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1. 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 RS Note Hours Meter System Displays the non resettable accumulated time of use for AXS This item cannot RS be selected when Hours Meter Reset Displays the resettable accumulated time of use for AXS R5 the AXS recorder Reset Hours Meter Resets the Hours Meter Reset value to 0 AXS R5 is not Execute Cancel Execute Executes resetting attached 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 pmw f5 or pmw f55 authentication of the network sbunies Wi Fi Wi Fi Select whether to enable or disable Wi Fi connection Setting for Wi Fi Enable Disable connection SSID amp Password Displays the SSID and password of the camcorder Wi Fi Direct Connection Starts connecting process by the Wi Fi Direct function Execute Cancel 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 Regenerates the password Execute Cancel Exe
2. 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 sbumes 67 sbunies 68 Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Monitor LUT Category Setting for the monitor LUT LUT Look Profile Selects the type of Look for Monitor LUT LUT Outputs images using Preset LUT or User LUT Look Profile Outputs images that are suited for the start point of color grading or images that are close to print quality by selecting the Look number LUT Select P1 709 800 P2 HG8009G40 P3 HG8009G33 Selects the type of LUT when Category in Monitor LUT is set to LUT 709 800 Signals for which the dynamic range is expanded up to 800 by using ITU R709 as a standard P4 S Log2 HG8009G40 Signals for which the dynamic range is 800 P5 S Log3 white limit is 109 and use hyper gamma for which Ul video output with 18 gray card is 40 U2 HG8009G33 Signals for which the dynamic range is 800 U3 white limit is 109 and use hyper gamma for which 04 video output with 18 gray card is 33 US S Log2 Log signal with 130046 dynamic range for whic
3. 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 the REC Tally signal and seoipueddy input the REC Trigger signal through the DC OUT connector When connecting a device to the DC OUT connector use one with current consumption of 1 8 A or less SDI Output BNC x4 3G SDI SMPTE ST424 425 Level B Specifications 101 HD SDI SMPTE ST292 compliant SD SDI SMPTE 259M compliant 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 seoipueddy Media Type ExpressCard 34 slot x2 SD card slot x1 102 Specifications 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 applicatio
4. 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 81 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 the 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 10 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 clo
5. 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 Number of times that the battery is charged Charge Count 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 Location and Function of Parts 11 12 17 OPTION button page 46 18 MENU menu display on off button page 53 Air outlet 1 Accessory mounting screw holes Type of screw 1 4 20UNC x 4 Length of engagement 9 mm C g inch 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 83 3 DC IN connector page 23
6. COMPENSATION ORREIMBURSEMENT 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 ORREIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER Specifications seoipueddy 105 seoipueddy 106 Index A AC Adaptor 22 AC Power 23 ACCESS lamp 28 30 All File 76 Reset 82 Aperture 63 APR 78 Assignable Button 42 80 AU TC screen 51 Audio 39 42 Audio Input 66 Audio Level 42 66 Audio menu 66 Audio Output 66 Auto Exposure 58 AXS memory card 32 AXS Recorder 82 AXS R5 31 Base Setting 78 Basic Authentication 82 Battery Alarm 81 Battery Pack 22 Black 55 Black Gamma 61 Built in speaker 39 C Camera Config 78 Camera menu 54 CAMERA screen 50 Clip 40 46 84 Clip name 40 Clip Naming 75 Clock 23 Clock Set 81 CMOS Image Sensors 87 Color Bars 60 Color space 27 Color temperature 41 Cueing up 39 Index D DC IN Power 23 DC Voltage Alarm 81 Detail 63 Display Clip Properties 47 Display On Off 72 E Electronic Shutter 41 Error Indications 95 ExpressCard slot 84 External Monitor 83
7. For attaching removing the battery adaptor see Using a Battery Pack page 22 1 Release button ejection lever 2 Battery release lever 3 Expansion IF connector 4 DC OUT 1 2 connector When connecting a device use one with current consumption of 1 8 A or less 5 Battery pack attaching part 6 DC IN connector page 23 DC OUT overcurrent indicator Lights when the overcurrent protection activates In this case disconnect any peripheral device from a DC OUT connector whose indicator is lit then restart the PMW F55 F5 Location and Function of Parts 15 On Screen Indications Sub Display Screen 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 13 S amp Q FPS 24FPS Rec Item name Setting value Function display screen Reel A001 5 60 min Sensitivity ISO 800 00 00 00 00 23 98P Shot C001 BSH 60 min Shutter 4180 0 Color Temp 3200K HM 320min 4096x2160 Status screen XAVC 60 min Gamma S Log2 709 800 Item name Setting value Function display screen Rec B 320min 4096x2160 00 00 00 00 23 98P ShotCO0 XAVC EE 60 min Reel A001 60 min EE 60 min CAMERA 1 page 50 1 S amp Q FPS Displays and sets Slow amp
8. External Synchronization 85 F False Color Display 44 Fan Control 80 File menu 76 FILE screen 51 Flange focal length 25 Flare 55 Flicker Reduce 60 Focus Magnifier 44 Format 29 31 32 Format Media 75 G Gain 41 56 Gamma 61 Genlock 79 85 GENLOCK IN connector 85 H HDMI OUT connector 83 92 Headphones connector 39 Hours Meter 81 Image Inversion 60 K Knee 62 L Language 81 Lens 24 Lens File 77 Lens Interface 60 Main recorded signal 26 Maintenance menu 78 Marker 71 Matrix 64 Media Full 29 Media menu 75 Media Near Full 29 MENU button 53 MENU dial 49 53 Monitor LUT 68 76 MPEG2 Proxy 47 74 Multi Matrix 65 N ND Filter 10 Nonlinear editing 84 Offset White 55 OPTION button 46 Output Display 69 Output Format 67 Output Setting 67 Output signal 88 P Paint menu 61 Peaking 70 R REC button 39 Rec Control 74 Rec Format 79 Rec Review 44 Recording menu 74 S S amp Q Motion 59 SBAC US20 84 Scene File 76 SD memory card 30 SDHC memory card 30 SDI OUT connector 83 88 SDI Rec Control 74 SEL SET dial 49 53 Sensitivity 41 Setting value file 30 Setup menu 53 54 Shooting mode 26 Shutter 57 Simultaneously recording 43 Skin Detail 64 SLOT SELECT button 29 Slow amp Quick Motion 43 Slow Shutter 58 Status screen 11 18 Sub display 16 49 Sub display setting items 50 Switch Lamp 80 SxS Device Driver Software 84 SxS Memory Cards 28 System frequency 26 System menu
9. On This function is not effective on the following settings System frequency is 59 94 50 Recording format is SStP SR SQ 444 SStP SR Lite 422 SStP SR SQ 422 Setting in Slow Shutter of the Camera menu is set to On Shooting Mode of the System menu is set to Cine EL and Main Operation is set to RGB or YPbPr When this function is effective the electronic shutter function is locked to on and the shutter angle is limited to 180 degrees Thumbnail Screens Thumbnail Screens When you press the Thumbnail button of the sub display page 16 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 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 a g sxsB 25 2 Cursor g yellow gt o TCR 00 00 01 56 i TCR 00 00 04 45 3 4 5 6 1 Thumbnail 3 File format The thumbnail ima
10. On Off 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 4096 x 2160P 3840 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 AXS 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 Media Menu This menu is not available when the media is not loaded Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Update Media Media A Updates the managerial file on the SxS memory card in the Updating a Execute Cancel slot A memory Execute Updates the file Media B Updates the managerial file on the SxS memory card in the Execute Cancel slot B Execute Updates the file AXS Memory Execute Cancel Updates the managerial file on the AXS memory card Execute Updates the file
11. 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 viewfinder screen may be distorted by the following operations Changing the video format Starting playback from the Thumbnail screen 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 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 75 in the Media menu Important Notes on Operation seoipueddy 87 Formats and Limitations of Outputs Video Formats and Output
12. 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 Pause Play Sets the behavior when pressing the MENU dial while selecting a thumbnail Fan Control Setting Setting the fan Auto Minimum Off in Rec control mode Sets the fan control mode of the camcorder and AXS recorder that is connected to the camcorder Setup Menu List Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Battery Alarm Near End Info Battery Sets the battery level at which the low battery warning is Setting for the 5 to 100 in steps of 5 generated battery End Info Battery Sets the battery level at which the battery empty warning is 0 to 5 generated Near End Sony Battery 11 5V to 17V in steps of 0 1V Sets the battery level at which the low battery warning is generated End Sony Battery 11 0V to 11 5V in steps of 0 1V Sets the battery level at which the battery empty warning is generated Near End Other Battery 11 5V to 17V 11 8V in steps of 0 1V Sets the battery level at which the low battery warning is generated End Other Battery 11 0V to 14V in steps of 0 1V Sets the battery level at which the battery empty warning is generat
13. in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Normal Color Temp 1500K to 50000K 3200K Displays and sets the color temperature of white balance that is stored in the white memory This setting is available only when White Switch is set to 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 B 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 Camera Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Offset White Setting Turns on off Offset White that is for t
14. 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 78 to Cine EL and Main Operation in Base Setting page 78 to RAW of the System menu For settings of the AXS R5 see AXS Recorder page 82 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 It is 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 R5 the message Media Needs to be Formatted is displayed on the viewfinder screen Format the AXS memory card as follows Using Format Media page 75 in the Media menu specify AXS Memory slot B 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 data in an AXS memory card are erased and cannot be restored Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recordi
15. to 109 0 108 0 When the system frequency setting is 50 25 or 24 90 0 to 109 0 105 0 sbunies 62 Setup Menu List Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents 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 source 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 si
16. 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 cursor Moves the cursor BS Deletes a character on the left of the cursor 3 Select Done after inputting characters The input characters are entered and the character input screen disappears Setup Menu Operations sbumes 53 sbunies 54 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 Camera 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 Preset 5500K Memory Sets the operation mode for White Preset 3200K 4300K 5500K Set the white balance to the 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
17. 1 to 150P 23 98 1 to 180P 1920 1080P 29 97P 59 94P 25P 50P 1 to 150P 1 Setting value is 1 to 60 when High Frame Rate Mode is set to Off 2 When recording on AXS and SxS simultaneously the setting value is for SxS 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 recorded while in the Slow amp Quick Motion mode When High Frame Rate Mode is set to Full Scan and the frame rate is set to more than 61P 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 When High Frame Rate Mode is set to other than Off the camcorder cannot switch to the second card automatically even if a card becomes full 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 R5 While simultaneously recording the camcorder cannot switch to the second card automatically even if a card becomes full Recording simultaneously on one memory card MPEG2 Proxy function PMW F55 only Set Setting in MPEG2 Proxy page 74 of the Recording menu to while the recording format is set
18. 25P 29 97P 50P 59 94P XAVC HD 1920 x 1080 23 98P 25P 29 97P 50P 59 94P MPEG2 HD 1920 1080 501 59 941 23 98P 25P 29 97P 2 HD 1280 720 50P 59 94P SR SStP 1920 x 1080 23 98P 24P 25P 29 97 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 50P 59 94P MPEG2 HD 1920 1080 501 59 941 23 98P 25P 29 97P SR SStP 1920 x 1080 23 98P 24P 25P 29 97 Specifications Recording Playback Time When SBS 32G14A is used MPEG2 HD Approx 60 min When SBS 64G1A is used MPEG2 HD Approx 120 min When SBP 32 is used XAVC HD 23 98P Approx 36 min HD 25 Approx 35 min XAVC HD 29 97P Approx 30 min SR Lite 422 23 98P Approx 18 min SR Lite 422 25P Approx 17 min SR Lite 422 29 97P Approx 14 min When SBP 64A is used XAVC HD 23 98P Approx 72 min HD 25 Approx 70 min XAVC HD 29 97P Approx 60 min SR Lite 422 23 98P Approx 38 min SR Lite 422 25P Approx 36 min SR Lite 422 29 97P Approx 30 min When SBP 64B is used 4K 25 Approx 24 min 4K 29 97P Approx 20 min SR SQ 422 444 23 98P Approx 18 min SR SQ 422 444 25P Approx 17 min SR SQ 422 444 29 97P Approx 14 min When SBP 128B is used 4K 23 98P Approx 52 min 4K 25 Approx 50 min 4K 29 97P Approx 40 min SR SQ 422 444 23 98P Approx 40 min SR SQ 422 444 25P Approx 38 min SR SQ 422 444 29 97P Approx 30 m
19. 25PsF 1 5G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 29 97PsF 25PsF 1 5G XAVC 3840 x 2160P 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 1920 x 1080 YPbPr PMW F55 only 29 97PsF 25PsF 1 5G 29 97PsF 25PsF 1 5G XAVC 2048 x 1080P 2048 x 1080 YPbPr 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 29 97PsF 25PsF 1 5G 29 97PsF 25PsF 1 5G 720 x 486 576 YPbPr 29 97PsF 25PsF 270M 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 29 97PsF 25PsF 1 5G 29 97PsF 25PsF 1 5G 720 x 486 576 YPbPr 29 97PsF 25PsF 270M XAVC 1920 x 1080P 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 1920 x 1080 YPbPr MPEG 1920 x 1080i 29 97PsF 25PsF 1 5G 29 97PsF 25PsF 1 5G SStP SR SQ Lite 422 720 x 486 576 YPbPr 29 97PsF 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 x 1080 YPbPr 24PsF 1 5G 1 5G 23 98 XAVC 4096 x 2160P 2048 x 1080 YPbPr 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 55 only XAVC 2048 x 1080P 23 98PsF 1 5G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 23 98PsF 1 5G 23 98PsF 1 5G XAVC 3840 x 2160P PMW FSS only 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 23 98PsF 1 5G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 23 98PsF 1 5G 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 se
20. 50i 1 5G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94i 50i 1 5G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94i 50i 1 5G XAVC 2048 x 1080P 2048 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94P 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94P 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94i 50i 1 5G 720 x 486 576 YPbPr 59 94i 50i 270M 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94P 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94P 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94i 50i 1 5G 720 x 486 576 YPbPr 59 94i 50i 270M 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94i 50i 1 5G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94i 50i 1 5G 720 x 486 576 YPbPr 59 94i 50i 270M XAVC 1920 x 1080P MPEG 1920 x 1080i 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94P 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94P 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94i 50i 1 5G 720 x 486 576 YPbPr 59 94i 50i 270M 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94i 50i 1 5G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94i 50i 1 5G 720 x 486 576 YPbPr 59 94 50i 270M MPEG 1280 x 720P 1280 x 720 YPbPr 59 94P 50P 1 5G 1280 x 720 YPbPr 59 94P 50P 1 5G 720 x 486 576 YPbPr 59 94 50i 270M Formats and Limitations of Outputs seoipueddy 89 seoipueddy 90 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 1920 x 1080 YPbPr PMW F55 only 29 97PsF 25PsF 1 5G 29 97PsF
21. 59 94P 50P 29 97 25 XAVC 4096 x 2160P PMW F55 only 3840 x 2160P PMW F55 only XAVC 2048 x 1080P 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 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 3840 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 Formats and Limitations of Outputs seoipueddy 93 seoipueddy 94 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 depending on the setting of setup menu or output format setting of SDI Main SDI Sub The Frequency setting in System Setting of Output format of SDI Output format of SDI 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 3840 x 2160 59 94P 50P PMW FSS only 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 Co
22. 78 System Setting 78 T TC connector 85 TC Display 73 TC UB menu 73 TEST OUT connector 83 94 Test Saw 78 Thumbnail menu 46 Thumbnail screen 45 Time and date 23 Time Data 42 Time Zone 23 Timecode 42 73 85 U Update Media 75 USB cable 84 USB wireless LAN module 34 User Gamma 76 UTC 23 V Version 82 VF menu 70 VF Setting 70 Video format 88 Video menu 67 Viewfinder 19 25 Viewfinder double speed drive function 44 seoipueddy Index 107 seoipueddy 108 W Warning Indications 95 White 54 White balance 41 White Clip 62 Wi Fi 82 Wi Fi remote commander 35 Z Zebra 71 Index http www sony net
23. FZB2 by setting the built in ND filter of the camcorder to Clear Features 7 8 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 Features 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 7 Viewfinder Viewfinder DVF L350 Viewfinder DVF EL100 DVF L700 Microphone CS ECM 680S EC 0 5X5F3M I SxS memory card USB card reader EOM 678 EGM G74 SBP 128B SBP 64A B SBP 32 SBAC US20 SBS 64G1A SBS 32G1A XQD memory card QD S64E QD S32E QD N64 QDA EX1 XQD ExpressCard adapter is required Lens mount Mount adapter adapter LA FZB1 LA FZB2 Optical 2K Filter d CBK 55F2K Battery pack Battery adaptor BP FL75 BP L80S M x o ooo Portable memory AC adaptor PMW F55 PMW F5
24. Function buttons page 13 Switches the screen of the sub display If there are multiple screens for a function press the function button repeatedly CAMERA button FILE button AU TC audio timecode button VIEW button Item button page 13 Selects the item of the sub display SEL SET dial MENU dial page 10 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 10 To return to the previous layer of the menu An uncompleted change is canceled When the setup menu is being displayed by pressing the MENU button page 12 or the status display is being displayed by pressing the STATUS button page 11 you cannot operate other than the VIEW screen 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 Shutter 4180 0 S amp Q FPS 24FPS Color Temp 3200K 20min 4096x2160 Off 00 00 23 98P Reel A001 Il xs Shot C001 ES 60 min XAVC 5 5 60 min 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 13 t
25. Note Auto Manual set to Auto 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 EC Sad ere ea Oa 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 is set to CHI 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 Video Menu Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Output On Off SDI Sub Turns the SDI Sub output on
26. 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 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 Indications seoipueddy 97 seoipueddy 98 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
27. Right side connector panel page 13 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 CANCEL BACK button pages 49 53 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 ASSIGN assignable 1 2 3 buttons page 42 Built in speaker page 39 14 Power switch Set to the ON position B to turn the power on Set to the OFF position D 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 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 15 BRIGHTNESS button Adjusts brightness of the sub display in 4 steps 16 STATUS status display on off button Displays status screens on the viewfinder or external video monitor Turn the MENU dial page 10 to switch the screens in sequence Camera status screen Displays the electronic shutter settings
28. Signals Tip When using the 1 3x or 2x anamorphic lens set Aspect in Setting page 70 of the VF menu to 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 in System Setting of in format of the rd ae 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 Interleave 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 XAVC 3840 x 2160P 3840 x 2160 YPbPr Square Division 59 94P 50P 3 0G 3840 x 2160 YPbPr 2 Sample Interleave Division 59 94 50 3 0G 29 97 25 23 98 XAVC 4096 x 2160P 4096 x 2160 YPbPr Square Division 29 97P 25P 23 98P 1 5G 4096 x 2160 YPbPr 2 Sample Interleave Division 29 97P 25P 23 98P 3 0G SDI 1 2 only 3840 x 2160 YPbPr Square Division 29 97P 25P 23 98P 1 5G 3840 x 2160 YPbPr 2 Sample Interl
29. can be viewed on the Assignable button status screen page 11 Assigned functions Function name Function Marker Turning on off the Center Marker Safety Zone 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 High Low Key Switching between High Key monitoring display for high key blown out highlights Low Key monitoring display for low key clipped blacks and Off normal display Slow amp Quick Motion When Main Operation is set to RAW or YPbPr and the video format page 78 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 24P 1 recording on 25 29 97 240 2 an AXS only 50P 59 94P YPbPr 23 98P 24P 1 to 60 4096 x 2160P 25P 29 97P 50P 59 94P 23 98P 25P 1 to 60 3840 x 2160P 29 97P 50P 59 94P XAVC 23 98P 24P 1 to 180P 2048 x 1080P 29 97P 59 94P 25P 50P
30. 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 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
31. card USB reader writer SBAC US20 AXS memory card reader AXS CRI Remote control unit RM B170 RM B750 B4 FZ mount adapter LA FZB1 LA FZB2 Optical 2K Filter CBK 55F2K Camera system adaptor CA4000 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Specifications seoipueddy 103 Dimensions 119 4 43 4 Unit mm inches 115 9 4 5 8 103 4 4 1 8 90 9 3 5 78 4 3 1 8 65 9 2 5 8 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 Y 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 5 101 4 4 104 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
32. 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 according to shooting requirements The body and handle of the camcorder have multiple 1 4 and 3 8 mount points to which you can attach standard accessories Other features 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 c
33. of Video Signal Monitor there is the scale at 0 25 50 75 and 100 of the video level Video Signal Monitor is not displayed on the viewfinder when outputting a video signal that is different from the signal of SDI Sub to the viewfinder Setup Menu List Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Focus Area Marker On Off Clip Number On Off Notice Message On Off TC UB Menu TC UB Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Timecode Mode Selects the timecode mode Setting the Preset Ext Lk Int 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 Switches the time data indication Setting the time Timecode Duration data indication Setup Menu List s6umes 73 sbunies 74 Recording Menu Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents MPEG2 Proxy Setting Setting the MPEG2 proxy function PMW F55 only
34. off Setting the video Off output HDMI Turns the HDMI output on off On Off Output Format SDI Main Selects the SDI Main output format Setting for the The setting value differs depending on the settings of output format Frequency in System Setting and Rec Format of the System menu page 88 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 88 HDMI Selects the HDMI output format The setting value differs depending on the settings of Frequency in System Setting and Format of the System menu page 92 EXT IF Displays the extend IF output signal Test Displays the video output signal Output Setting Setting for the output conversion mode 4K 2K to HD Conv 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 XAVC 4096 x 2160P or XAVC 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 setting is available only when Main Operation in Base Setting of the System menu is set to RAW
35. 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 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 Itis also necessary to format an SD memory card ifacaution 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 viewfinder screen Format the card as instructed follows Using Format Media page 75 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 11 A e icon appears if the memory card is write protected To use media formatted with this camcorder in the slots of other devices Make a backup of the media then format it using the other device Using an AXS R5 You can record image audio RAW form
36. 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 44 the setup menu cannot be used Setting the Setup menus Turn the MENU dial to set the cursor to the item ofthe 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 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
37. select C When using the lens mount adapter with Lens 12 pin service parts select Type 12 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 Setup Menu List Paint Menu The Paint menu settings are available only when Shooting Mode in Base Setting page 78 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 Step Gamma Sets the gamma compensation value in 0 05 steps 0 35 to 0 90 0 45 Master Gamma 99 to 99 0 Adjusts the master gamma level 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 STD User S Log2 Select from among STD standard gamma HG hyper gamma User user gamma or S Log2 Gamma Select 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 3250G36 HG2 4600G30 HG3 3259G40 HG4 4609G33 HG7 8009G40 HG8 8009G33 When Gam
38. 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 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 85 seoipueddy 86 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 operat
39. the on off setting while recording shutter Number of Frames Sets the number of frames to accumulate for the slow shutter 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Auto Exposure Level Setting the auto 2 0 to 2 0 0 Sets the desired control level bright dark for auto iris adjusting forthe Speed video level This 99 to 99 0 Sets the control speed for auto iris setting is available Clip High light Turns on off the function that makes dull the response for only for a lens that On Off high luminance by ignoring the detection of high luminance is compatible with area the b control Detect Window Selects the type of the detect window function 1to6 1 Detect Window Indication On Off Turns on off the function that displays the frame of the detect window as a marker Setup Menu List Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents S amp Q Motion Setting the Slow amp Quick Motion function Setting On Off Turns the Slow amp Quick Motion function on off This setting is not available when Format of the System menu is set to the following settings MPEG 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 SStP SR SQ 444 422 SStP SR Lite 422 This setting is not available when Main Operation in Base Setting of the System menu is set to RGB High Frame Rate Mode Off Full Scan Center Scan Sets the high speed shooting method more than 60P Off High speed s
40. the property of their respective owners Inserting an SxS Memory Card 1 Open the cover of the card slot block page 13 2 Insert the SxS memory card into the slot with the SxS label facing to the right The ACCESS lamp page 13 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 13 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 13 to select the card you wish to use If a card becomes full recording continues after auto
41. 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 seoipueddy 95 seoipueddy 96 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 Needs to be restoration Restored Remove the card load it 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
42. 4 SDI OUT 1 to 4 serial digital output connectors BNC type page 83 N 5 Mounting terminal for an expansion unit pages 22 31 6 REMOTE remote control connector 8 pin Connect an external device such as a remote control unit 7 USB wireless LAN module retracting part page 34 Connecting the supplied IFU WLM3 USB wireless LAN module allows communication with wireless LAN devices Location and Function of Parts 9 10 Air inlet Audio connector panel page 14 Left side connector panel page 15 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 9 VF viewfinder output connector page 25 10 ASSIGN 4 assignable 4 button page 42 Sub display Control buttons block page 49 1 Sub display 2 Function buttons CAMERA button FILE button AU TC audio time code button VIEW button 3 Item button SxS memory card slot block page 28 The SxS memory card slots are located behind the cover Open the cover 1 SLOT SELECT SxS memory card select button 2 ACCESS SxS memory card access lamps 3 SxS memory ca
43. 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 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 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
44. 6 Az t C STORE E89 60 min 7 1 Special recording operation status indication e nec Recording in progress Stby Standby for recording S amp Q Rec Slow amp Quick Motion recording in progress S amp Q Stby Standby for Slow amp Quick Motion recording HFR Rec Slow amp Quick Motion and Hi Frame Rate mode recording in progress HFR Stby Standby for Slow amp Quick Motion and Hi Frame Rate mode recording int Rec Recording in progress in Interval Rec mode Int Stby Standby for Interval Rec mode 2 Battery remaining charge DC IN voltage indication page 23 3 Recording format picture size indication page 27 Displays the picture size that is recorded on an SxS memory card 4 System frequency and scan method indication page 26 5 Time data indication page 42 18 On Screen Indications Pad i e 6 Clip name indication page 75 While recording Displays Clip clip name when Mode in Clip Naming of the Media menu is set to Title or Reel Camera ID Reel Number and Shot Camera Position Shot Number when Mode in Clip Naming of the Media menu is set to Cam ID Reel While playing displaying the thumbnail screen Displays Clip clip name 7 AXS memory status remaining space indication page 33 8 slot media status remaining space indication page 29 9 Recording format codec indication page 27 Displays the format that is recorde
45. 7000 500 1 1000 1 2000 When S amp Q Motion is set to 30 to 1 7000 24P 1 48 1 50 1 60 1 120 1 250 24 02 to 1 6000 500 1 1000 1 2000 When S amp Q Motion is set to 30 02 to 1 6000 23 98P 1 48 1 50 1 60 1 120 1 250 23 99 to 1 6000 500 1 1000 1 2000 When S amp Q Motion is set to 30 03 to 1 6000 When Mode is set to Angle Continuous Format setting Step 59 94P 216 0 180 0 120 0 90 0 45 0 22 5 11 2 5 6 359 7 to 4 2 59 941 50P 300 0 180 0 150 0 90 0 45 0 22 5 11 2 5 6 50i 29 97P 216 0 180 0 120 0 90 0 45 0 22 5 11 2 5 6 25P 300 0 180 0 150 0 90 0 45 0 22 5 11 2 5 6 24P 180 0 172 8 144 0 90 0 45 0 22 5 11 2 5 6 23 98P Setup Menu List s6umes 57 sbunies 58 Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Step Select Execute Cancel Changes the preset value for Shutter Value 8 types of the 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 Slow Shutter Setting Turns the slow shutter function on off Setting the slow On Off You cannot change
46. 9 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 Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Multi Matrix Settings for the multi matrix correction Setting 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 On Off Displays a zebra pattern in the areas of the specified color for multi matrix correction Color Detection Detects the target color 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
47. C 48V Settings of the AUDIO IN CHI AUDIO IN CH2 switch and recorded channels are as below AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 switch Recorded channel CH 1 CH 2 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 LINE MIC LINE MIC LINEI MICI LINE2 MIC2 No sound No sound AES EBU LINE MIC AES EBUI 1 AES EBUI 2 No sound No sound LINE MIC AES EBU LINEI MICI No sound AES EBU2 1 AES EBU2 2 AES EBU AES EBU AES EBUI 1 AES EBUI 2 AES EBU2 1 AES EBU2 2 LINEI MICI LINE or MIC signal that is input to CH 1 LINE2 MIC2 LINE or MIC signal that is input to CH 2 AES EBUI x Channel x signal of the AES EBU signal that is input to CH 1 AES EBU2 x Channel x signal of the AES EBU signal that is input to CH 2 Location and Function of Parts Left side connector panel TII 1 TC IN OUT timecode input output selection switch page 85 2 TC timecode input output connector BNC type page 85 3 GENLOCK IN connector BNC type page 85 4 TEST OUT analog video output connector BNC type page 83 5 SHUTTER connector BNC type To be supported by future upgrade Bottom 1 Accessory mounting screw holes Type of screw 1 4 20UNC x 3 Type of screw 3 8 16UNC x 3 Length of engagement 9 mm C g inch or less Do not apply excessive force to the mounted accessory It may damage the screw thread Battery adaptor
48. 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 1 Loosen the fixing ring of the viewfinder shoe align the slot of the viewfinder then attach the viewfinder by sliding it horizontally Attaching Optional Devices suonesedald 25 suonejedojg 26 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 stopper 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 System Frequency Switch by setting Frequency in System Setting page 78 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
49. 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 Setting for the clip ID Reel Title name Sets the naming mode for the clip name Cam ID Reel Camera ID Reel Number Shot Number date random string Title Any string that is set in Title Prefix 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 Cam ID Reel Camera Position Sets the first character part of the Shot Number when Mode C L R is set to Cam ID Reel Title Prefix Sets the title part of the clip name when Mode is set to Title Default setting is the unique ID for the model Unique ID for the model Lower three digits of the serial number Input characters on the character input screen page 53 Number Set Sets the number part of the clip name when Mode is set to 0001 to 9999 Title Setup Menu List s6umes 75 sbunies 76 File Menu File Menu items Sub items a
50. 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 s6umes 65 sbunies 66 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 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 CH 1 Wind Filter Turn the wind filter for the channel 1 on off On Off CH 2 Wind Filter Turn the wind filter for the channel 2 on off 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 adjusted automatically when you
51. Pr 72 75 80 90 96 100 110 120 125 135 144 150 160 168 175 180 system frequency 23 98 24 29 97 59 94 72 75 80 90 96 100 110 120 125 135 144 150 system frequency 25 50 This setting is not available when Main Operation in Base Setting of the System menu is set to RGB Setup Menu List s6umes 59 sbunies 60 Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Color Bars Setting Turns the color bars on off Setting the Color On Off Bars Type Selects the type of color bar ARIB SMPTE 75 100 Noise Setting Turns the noise suppression function on off Suppression On Off This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in Setting the noise Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom suppression Level Sets the noise suppression level Low Mid High 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 Lens Interface Setting Setting the lens interface Type C Type A Type C 12P Type A 12P Off Selects the lens interface according to the connected lens type When using an optional LA FZB1 FZB2 mount adapter
52. 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 On Screen Indications 16 5 Gamma High Latitude Displays and sets gamma category When Shooting Mode page 78 is set to Cine EI High Latitude is displayed 6 MLUT Displays and sets monitor LUT Look Profile The MLUT indication appears only when Shooting Mode page 78 is set to Cine EL CAMERA 2 page 51 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 4 Sub amp HDMI Turns the Monitor LUT of SDI Sub and HDMI output on off 5 Viewfinder Turns the Monitor LUT of viewfinder output on off 6 SDI Sub Disp Turns the function that outputs the character information to the SDI Sub output on off FILE 1 page 51 1 to 6 All File Load 1 to 6 Loads the file 1 to 6 from the SD card FILE 2 page 51 1 to 6 Scene Recall 1 to 5 Standard Loads the Scene file 1 to 5 or Standard from the internal memory FILE 3 page 51 1 to Lens Recall 1 to 6 Loads the Lens file 1 to 6 from the internal memory AU TC 1 page 51 1 MIC Ref Displays sets the reference input level for MIC CHI 2 CH1 Input Sets Auto Manual for the recording level
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54. U TC audio timecode Screen 51 Setup Menu Operations cssssssssssscescescesccccscsecsserscssersers 53 Setup Menu List eee eeee eese eerte eese sensns tasa sensns enun 54 Camera Menu eade dere owe ila a cate 54 Paint Menu epu Ut eb 61 Audio Menu ose eter 66 Video 67 VE Menu 5 teet c eben 70 TC UB MenU erede 73 Recording Menu 74 Media Men s s tede pete eee ies 75 Bile Menu iiA eiie edt 76 Maintenance Menu sese 78 System 78 External Devices Connection Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices 83 Operating Clips With a Computer c eeeeeeeeeee 84 External Synchronization eere eene entente 85 4 Table of Contents Appendices Important Notes on Operation erret 86 Formats and Limitations of Outputs 88 Video Formats and Output Signals 88 Error Warning Indications reete 95 Error Indications 95 Warning Indications essent 95 LACEMSES T E MPEG 2 Video Patent Portfolio License MPEG 4 Visual Patent Portfolio License On accessing software to which the GPL LGPL applies L eene Heri
55. anges to the settings based on the intended usage of the recorded video or recording conditions Electronic Shutter Set the shutter speed cache time When you set Setting in Shutter page 57 of the Camera menu to the shutter speed that you specified with Shutter is turned on When the viewfinder double speed drive function page 44 is activated the electronic shutter function is locked to on and the shutter angle is limited up to 180 degrees Setting the shutter mode and speed Select Mode and Select in Shutter page 57 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 58 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 Selecting the sensitivity El value and color temperature Set the sensitivity by using Exposure Index in Gain page 56 of the Camera menu For the Cine EI mode it is assumed that the RAW signal or output picture for which MLUT is
56. 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 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 Power Off from the SxS memory card icon displayed on the menu bar Operation is not guaranteed with all computers Using 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 I 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 sig
57. ard slots About SxS Memory Cards Use the following Sony SxS memory cards or memory cards When using an XQD memory card the XQD ExpressCard adapter QDA EX1 is required Available memory cards differ depending on the recording format and On Off setting of High Frame Rate Mode SxS PRO SBP 128B SBP 64B Available for all recording formats and when High Frame Rate Mode is set to or Off SxS PRO SBP 64A SBP 32 SStP SR Lite 422 XAVC 1920 x 1080P 1920 x 1080P only when High Frame Rate Mode is set to MPEG 1920 x 1080P i 1280 x 720P 1 SBS 64G1A SBS 32G1A MPEG 1920 x 1080P i 1280 x 720P XQD memory card S series QD S64E QD S32E Available for all recording formats and when High Frame Rate Mode is set to or Off XQD memory card N series QD N64 MPEG 1920 x 1080P i 1280 x 720P 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 XQD is a trademark of Sony Corporation Using SxS Memory Cards 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
58. at data to the AXS Access Memory Card System recorder AXS R5 optional by connecting the AXS recorder to the camcorder Attaching the AXS R5 Note Attach remove the AXS R5 while the camcorder is turned off 1 Press the release button of the AXS R5 CD to pop up the ejection lever then raise the ejection lever 2 Insert the projection of the AXS R5 into the slot on the rear of the camcorder CD then lower the ejection lever Before attaching the AXS RS make sure that the ejection lever is raised Using an AXS R5 suonejedejg 31 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 AXS R5 Removing the AXS R5 Press the release button and raise the ejection lever then remove the AXS R5 by pulling it out while sliding upward Remove the AXS R5 while supporting the camcorder by hand suonejedejg Inserting an AXS Memory Card 1 Open the cover by sliding the memory 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 indicated below 3 Close the cover 32 Using an AXS R5 Removing an AXS Memory Card Open the cover of the AXS R5 press the EJECT button and remove the AXS memory card Data integrity is not guaranteed if the power is turned off
59. 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 file 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 4 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 4 99 CH2 Select Displays the input source for AUDIO IN CH2 Sub Display Setting Items s6umes 51 sbunies 52 AU TC 2 Item name Setting Monitor CH Selects the audio channel that is output to the headphones and speaker See page 66 for the selectable item Monitor Level Adjusts the monitor volume from 0 to 99 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
60. 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 caused 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 Setup Menu List s6umes 55 Camera Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents 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 Gain Sets the gain PMW F5 This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in 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 Whe
61. ck setting is completed After the setting display disappears Clock Set page 81 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 23 suonejedejg 24 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 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 conn
62. copy a file 1000 times or more if clips with the same clip name followed by parenthetical numbers 1 to 999 already 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 Clip Operations SueeJog jreuquunu 47 SueeJog reuquunu L 48 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 12 after selecting the clip to be deleted Changing Information on the Thumbnail Screen Youcan 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 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 16 in On Screen Indications Controls
63. 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 77 sbunies 78 Maintenance Menu Maintenance Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents APR APR Executing APR Execute Cancel Executes APR Auto Pixel Restoration auto adjusting of the image sensor Test Saw Setting Setting the test signal output On Off Turns the test signal on off Camera Config RM Common Memory Sharing settings when connecting the remote control unit This item cannot be selected when connecting the remote control unit On Off Sets whether to share the settings of when connecting the remote control unit and using the camcorder alone System Menu Menu items Sub items and setting valu
64. cute Executing All Reset Reset Resets the camcorder to the factory status Resetting to the Execute Cancel Execute Executes resetting factory status 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 82 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 69 in the Video menu to On SDI OUT connector BNC type Set the on off setting of the output and output format in the Video menu page 67 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 ex
65. d on an SxS memory card 10 Audio level meter 4CH Viewfinder Screen While recording standing by to record or playback the statuses and settings of this unit are superimposed on the 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 72 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 72 of the VF menu To turn on off by the assignable button Assign Display to one of the assignable buttons page 42 You can turn on off the statuses and settings of this unit by pressing the assignable button Tip When using the 1 3x or 2x anamorphic lens set Aspect in Setting page 70 of the VF menu to x1 3 or x2 to display the normal image without distortion on the 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 57 Frame Rate mode recording in 2 ND filter indication page 10 EAE HFR Stby Standby for Slow amp Quick 3 Gain indication page 56 Motion and Hi Frame Rate Displayed as the EI value when Shooting mode recor
66. der double speed drive function is activated or during RAW playback This setting is locked to MLUT Off for AK QFHD output and MLUT On for 2K HD output and Viewfinder when the output setting is set to 4K QFHD Viewfinder MLUT On MLUT Off Selects whether to apply Monitor LUT to the viewfinder image This setting is in accord with the SDI Main amp Internal Rec setting while the S amp Q Motion or viewfinder double speed drive function is activated or during RAW playback This setting is locked to MLUT Off for AK QFHD output and MLUT On for 2K HD output and Viewfinder when the output setting is set to 4K QFHD Setup Menu List Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Output Display Setting for the VF Out Selects whether to overlaps characters and markers on the output signal On Off viewfinder 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 Selects whether to overlaps characters and markers on the On Off HDMI output signal when the HDMI output picture quality is less than HD Forced Menu Disp Selects the
67. dex Gamma MLUT Color Bars Auto Black Auto White Playback screen Camera Control 20 49 23 04 001 Mismi Mismi Msomi Batt 164v Assign Main Cursor Cursor screen Camera Control 20 49 23 04 lip 001001 Mismi Mismi Msomi Bat 164v Assign Main Playback t gt set Cancel Back Assign screen Camera Control Main Playback Cursor Wi Fi connecting status Connected Disconnected Status indication Playback operation button F Rev Play Pause F Fwd Prev Stop Next suonejedejg Wi Fi connecting status Connected Disconnected Status indication Cursor operation button menu status indication Up Left Set Right Down Cancel Back Menu Status Wi Fi connecting status Connected Disconnected Status indication Assignable button indication Assignable buttons 1 to4 Using a USB Wireless LAN Module 35 suonejedojg Tablet Main screen Camera Control 20 49 23 04 Playback Cursor Color Temp Wi Fi connecting status Connected Disconnected 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 Pla
68. ding Mode in Base Setting page 78 of the int Rec Recording in progress in System menu is set to Cine EI Interval Rec mode 4 Special recording operation status Int Stby Standby for Interval Rec indication mode e nec Recording in progress 5 Color temperature indications page 54 Stby Standby for recording 6 S amp Q motion frame rate indication page 59 S amp Q Rec Slow amp Quick Motion recording in progress S amp Q Stby Standby for Slow amp Quick indication page 23 Motion recording 8 Focus position indication T Battery remaining charge DC IN voltage On Screen Indications 19 20 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Displays focus position only when a lens that is compatible with the focus setting display function is attached Zoom position indication Displays zoom position in the range of 0 wide position to 99 tele position only when a lens that is compatible with the zoom setting display function is attached Iris position indication Displays iris position only when a lens that is compatible with the iris setting display function is attached White balance mode indication page 54 W P Preset mode W M Memory mode Control status of SDI output indication page 67 SD card indication Time data indication page 42 Focus assist indication page 72 Displays the area that detects
69. e 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 or rmt html for a tablet instead of rm html 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 f the Wi Fi signal is poor the Wi Fi remote commander may not work properly Compatible devices The following devices using the specified versions or higher can be used as Wi Fi remote commanders You can set display the following items of the setup menu on the Wi Fi remote display tablet compatible not compatible Camera menu Device OS Browser White Offset White Smartphone Android 4 1 4 2 Chrome V30 Black iOS 6 7 Safari 6 Flare Tablet Android 4 1 4 2 Chrome V30 Gain iOS 6 7 Safari 6 Shutter Operate the setup menu from the Wi Fi remote commander Tablet only To display
70. e QN Y 4 459 611 15 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 CineAlta 2013 Sony Corporation 2 Table of Contents Overview Preparations Table of Contents Features 6 System Configuration eeeeeeeee eee ee eese eese estne en sensns tnaeun 9 Location and Function of Parts On Screen Indications 16 Sub Display Screen nocino eet tiere 16 Viewfinder Screen 19 Power Supply eere eese eee ee eese eese etae en teneas tasa sensns ense 22 Using a Battery Pack esee 22 Using AC Power DC IN Power 23 Setting the Clock eere e eee eee ee teen teen 23 Attaching Optional Devices erect eee entente 24 Attaching a Tens 24 Attaching a Viewfinder see 25 Setting the Basic Action eerie eee eerte entente enne 26 System Frequency eet eret tenen een 26 Shooting Mode teen tie 26 Main Recorded Signal 26 i24 SPA Color Space Imager Scan Mode Recording Format Using SxS Memory Cards 28 About SxS Memory Cards sse 28 I
71. e size ratio to the entire screen of the safety zone 80 90 92 5 95 marker Aspect Marker Selects the aspect marker Line Mask Off Line To show white lines Mask To lower the video signal level of areas outside the marker range Off To not display Aspect Select 4 3 13 9 14 9 15 9 16 9 17 9 1 66 1 1 85 1 2 35 1 Select the ratio of the aspect marker 2 4 1 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 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 Sets the vertical position of the user box 266 to 266 0 100 Marker Turns 10096 marker on off On Off Zebra Setting Turns the zebra function on off Setting the zebra On Off pattern Zebra Select Select the zebra pattern s Zebra 1 Zebra 2 or both of Zebra 1 2 Both 1 and Zebra 2 to be displayed Zebral Level 50 to 107 70 Set
72. eave Division 29 97P 25P 23 98P 3 0G SDI 1 2 only XAVC 3840 x 2160P 3840 x 2160 YPbPr Square Division 29 97P 25P 23 98P 1 5G 3840 x 2160 YPbPr 2 Sample Interleave Division 29 97P 25P 23 98P 3 0G SDI 1 2 only 24 XAVC 4096 x 2160P 4096 x 2160 YPbPr Square Division 24P 1 5G 4096 x 2160 YPbPr 2 Sample Interleave Division 24 3 0G SDI 1 2 only 3840 x 2160 YPbPr Square Division 24 1 5G 3840 x 2160 YPbPr 2 Sample Interleave Division 24P 3 0G SDI 1 2 only seoipueddy 88 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 94P 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94P 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94i 50i 1 5G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94P 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94P 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94i 50i1 5G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94i 501 1 5G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94i 50i 1 5G XAVC 3840 x 2160P PMW F55 only 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94P 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94P 50P 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94i
73. ector When using a lens with an ARRI type connector set Lens interface page 60 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 Cooke 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 FZB 1 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 len
74. ed Detected Battery Sony Info Battery Sony Battery Other Battery DC IN Displays the type of power supply 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 11 0V to 14 0V warning is generated input voltage Language Select Selects the language for menus and messages Selecting the English 8 language for menus and messages 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 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 meter Reset Execute Cancel Resets the Hours Reset value to 0 Execute Execute resetting Setup Menu List sbumes 81 Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents
75. ed 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 Playing Clips Clip Operations Clip Operations 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 12 on the thumbnail menu Operations of the Thumbnail Menu Turn the MENU dial page 10 to select a menu item then press the MENU dial Pressing the CANCEL BACK button page 10 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 47 Copy MPEG2 Proxy PMW F55 only Copy All Clips Copies all the MPEG2 Proxy data to the destination media as a clip page 47 Delete Clip Select Clip Deletes the selected clip page 48 Customize View Thumbnail Caption Changes the items that are displayed under the thumbnail screen page 48 Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip Select Display Clip Properties from the thumbnail menu 4 1
76. ed 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 EOO3CKXX_XXXXXXXxX the next clip name is XXXXXXXX When you change the Camera ID only the Reel Number is changed to 001 Basic Operation Procedure When storing the clip name by the Title naming mode page 75 the clip name is created from characters that are set in Title Prefix 1 to 46 characters clip number that is set in Number Set 0001 to 9999 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 You can make ch
77. ee AC DN2B AC DN10 AXS R5 CS Remote control unit AXS memory card 5 memory card RM B170 RM B750 AXS 512824 reader AXS CR1 C Shoulder adaptor VCT FSA5 e system adaptor USB wireless LAN module IFU WLMG supplied Monitor BVM series PVM series LMD series System Configuration 9 10 Location and Function of Parts For functions and usage see the pages in parentheses The following illustrations are with the battery adaptor page 15 removed For removing the battery adaptor see Removing a battery pack page 22 5 6 7 8 Handle LOCK switch Disables operations on the side operating panel 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 subject Flange focal length adjustment screw page 25 Lens mount page 24 REC recording start stop button lamp page 39 SEL SET select set dial MENU dial pages 49 53 Selects the item in the menu or changes the setting value Location and Function of Parts 9 10 11 12 13 Sub display Control buttons block page 13 SxS memory card slot block page 13
78. ee ris 98 Open software licenses esee 99 Specifications 4 eee eee reete eese 99 General nie REGE temer 99 Camera Section 101 Input Output 4 2 irt erre reir reete eines 101 Medi i te ride a URDU 102 Package Configuration eee 102 Optional Accessories esee 103 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 u
79. electable item The item name becomes Exposure Index and sets the EI value when Shooting Mode page 78 is set to Cine EL See page 56 for the selectable item Gamma High Latitude Sets the gamma category and gamma table STD Selects the standard gamma STD1 DVW STD2 x4 5 STD3 x3 5 STD4 240M STD5 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 78 is set to Cine EL MLUT Selects and sets LUT Look Profile See page 68 for the selectable item Sub Display Setting Items 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 Sub amp HDMI Selects whether to apply monitor LUT for the output image from SDI Sub and HDMI when Shooting Mode page 78 is set to Cine EL Viewfinder Selects whether to apply monitor LUT for the viewfinder image when Shooting Mode page 78 is set to Cine EL 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 file 1 to 6 from the SD
80. emote Gain M Sets the gain switch M level for RM such as RM B150 etc OdB 6 9dB This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in 12dB 18dB Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom Remote Gain H Sets the gain switch level for RM such as RM B150 etc 3dB OdB 6 9OdB This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in 12dB 18dB Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom Shockless Gain Turns the shockless gain function on off Off 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 Select 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 to 1 8000 59 94i 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 60 to 1 7000 50P 60 1 100 1 120 1 125 1 250 50 to 1 7000 50i 500 1 1000 1 2000 29 97P 1 50 1 60 1 120 1 125 1 250 30 to 1 8000 500 1 1000 1 2000 25P 1 30 1 50 1 60 1 100 1 250 25 02 to 1
81. es Contents System Frequency Setting 59 94 50 29 97 25 24 23 98 Selects the system frequency Base Setting Shooting Mode Custom Cine EI Selects the shooting mode Main Operation Sets the operation mode for recording mainly YPbPr RGB RAW When Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom YPbPr or RGB can be selected Color Space Sets the color space S Gamut SLog2 S Gamut3 Cine SLog3 Normal When Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom S Gamut SLog2 or Normal be selected When Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Cine EL S Gamut SLog2 or S Gamut3 Cine SLog3 can be selected Imager Scan Mode Normal 2K Full 2K Center Sets the reading mode of the imager Normal Shoots with 4K Super 35 mm size for normal recording Shoots with 2K size for frame rate that is faster than 60P 2K Full Shoots with 2K Super 35 mm size 2K Center Shoots with the size equivalent to the Super 16 mm center area of Super 35 mm Setup Menu List Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Rec Format Format Sets the video format to be recorded on the SxS memory card Setting the XAVC 4096 x 2160P PMW The settable format for recording differs depending on the recording format F55 only setting of Frequency in Syste
82. ethod indication page 26 21 Recording format picture size indication page 27 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 0002 0020 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 Time data You can switch between timecode and duration by using TC Display page 73 in the TC UB menu 7 Audio levels The audio levels for the recording are displayed 8 Clip name 9 Media A 8 mark appears to the left if the memory card is write protected 10 Playback format codec On Screen Indications 21 suonejedaJd 22 Preparations Power Supply You can use a battery pack or 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 Q Battery pack attaching part Power Supply Insert the projection of t
83. evice 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 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 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 Wi Fi connecting status Connected Disconnected Status indication operating status time data audio level meter clip name recording format media status remaining space battery remaining Camera Control 29 97P somi 64 Assign Playback Cursor Shutter Color Temp charge DC IN voltage Recording settings Exposure index High Latitude indication SE S amp Q FPS Shutter Color Temp Sensitivity Gain Exposure In
84. ge 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 automatically set as the index 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 frame Below each thumbnail the clip frame information is displayed You can change the displayed item on Thumbnail Caption in Customize View page 46 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 45 SueeJog reuquunu 46 Playing Clips Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequence 1 Turn the MENU dial page 10 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 80 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 distort
85. gnal Setup Menu List 79 80 Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Assignable 1 to 4 Button Off Marker Zebra Peaking Assigning Display Video Signal Monitor functions to the VF Mode Rec S amp Q Motion assignable buttons Rec Review High Low Key Assign a function to the ASSIGN 1 2 3 4 buttons Marker Turns the center marker safety zone aspect marker and guide frame functions on off as a group 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 motion function on off Rec Review Performs Rec Review High Low Key Switches between High Key monitoring display for high key blown out highlights Low Key monitoring display for low key clipped blacks and Off normal display Switch Lamp Rec Lamp Turns the Rec lamp on off Setting for the 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
86. gnal 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 499 0 Setup Menu List s6umes 63 sbunies 64 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 Turns the preset matrix function on off Preset Select PMW FS Standard High Saturation FL Light Cinema F55 709 Like PMW F55 1 SMPTE240M 2 ITU 70
87. h the U6 post production process should be performed and visibility for Video Monitor is considered This setting is available only when Color Space in Base Setting of the System menu is set to S Gamut SLog2 S Log3 Log signal with 1300 dynamic range which is close to Cineon Log curve and the characteristics of film This setting is available only when Color Space in Base Setting of the System menu is set to S Gamut3 Cine SLog3 UI to U6 Any LUT signal that is imported from an SD card Look Profile Select Selects the type of Look Profile when Category in Monitor 1 LC 709 LUT is set to Look Profile 2 LC 709typeA 3 SLog2 709 4 Cine 709 SDI Main amp Internal Rec MLUT On MLUT Off Selects whether to apply Monitor LUT to the image that is output from SDI Main and recorded on an SxS memory card When Main Operation is set to RGB and Format is set to 4096 x 2160P or 3840 x 2160P this setting is locked to MLUT Off This setting is locked to MLUT Off for 4K QFHD output and MLUT On for 2K HD output and Viewfinder when the output setting is set to 4K QFHD SDI Sub amp HDMI MLUT On MLUT Off Selects whether to apply Monitor LUT to the image that is output from SDI Sub and HDMI This setting is in accord with the SDI Main amp Internal Rec setting while the S amp Q Motion or viewfin
88. he 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 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
89. he battery adaptor into the slot on the rear of the camcorder then lower the ejection lever Q 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 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 16 and viewfinder screen page 19 Icon Remaining charge i 100 to 91 ZI 90 to 71 10 to 51 50 to 31 30 to 11 10 to 0
90. hile 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 16 or viewfinder screen page 19 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 ii e icon appears if the memory card is write protected suonejedejg 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 If 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 viewfinder screen Restore the card as instructed follows Select Execute by tu
91. hip 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 Gamma curves corresponding to various situations The camcorder has a variety of gamma curves corresponding to various situations S Log2 and S Log3 are equipped to cover wide latitude of the camcorder The camcorder also has user gamma and hyper gamma The user gamma can 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 Videooutput with 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 You can select dynamic range from among 325 460 and 800 You can select 109 or 100 for the maximum value of video output White Limit You can select the video output value with 18 gray card from two values Monitor LUT on off function for each output By dividing the video output s
92. hooting is not performed Full Scan Performs high speed shooting with the picture angle of Super 35 mm size Center Scan Performs high speed shooting with half size of picture angle of Super 35 mm size on the center area of a picture When Imager Scan Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to 2K Full this setting is locked to Full Scan When Imager Scan Mode in Base Setting of the System menu is set to 2K Center this setting is locked to Center Scan Frame Rate 1 to 240 24 Sets the frame rate for the Slow amp Quick Motion recording Available settings are follows When High Frame Rate Mode is set to Off 1 to 60 24 When High Frame Rate Mode is set to Full Scan or Center 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 72 75 80 90 96 100 110 120 125 135 144 150 160 168 175 180 240 When Main Operation in Base Setting of the System menu is set to RAW and Rec Control of the Recording menu is set to SxS amp AXS 72 75 80 90 96 100 110 120 125 135 144 150 160 168 175 180 system frequency 23 98 24 29 97 59 94 72 75 80 90 96 100 110 120 125 135 144 150 system frequency 25 50 When Main Operation in Base Setting of the System menu is set to YPb
93. ignal including the internal recorded signal into 3 types you can set Monitor LUT to on off for each type independently The camcorder has 5 types of gamma curve and 4 types of Look Profile for Monitor LUT preset You can also use any user LUT file that is created by RAW Viewer 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 transmission 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 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
94. in 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 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 224p 3200K Light source PMW F5 Video Gamma T14 24p 3200K Light source ISO Sensitivity PMW F55 S Log2 Gamma ISO 1250 D55 Light source 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 4K QFHD IP to 60 2K HD IP to 180P White Balance Preset 3200K 4300K 5500K Memory Gain 3 0 3 6 9 12 18 dB Gamma Curve STD1 STD2 STD3 STD4 STDS STD6 HG2 HG4 HG7 and HG8 S Log2 Input Output Audio Input CH 1 CH 2 XLR type 3 pin female x2 LINE AES EBU MIC MIC 48V selectable Video Output TEST OUT BNC x1
95. ing 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 terminal 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 ser
96. is not available after attaching detaching the lens during supplying power to the lens Lens Serial Number Displays the serial number of the lens that is attached to the camcorder for lenses compatible with lens communication Lens Name Displays the lens model name when it can be obtained by lens communication Lens Manufacturer Displays the lens manufacturer name when it can be obtained by lens communication 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 lens 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
97. m Setting of the System 3840 x 2160P PMW menu and Main Operation in Base Setting of the System F55 only menu XAVC 2048 x 1080P XAVC 1920 x 1080P When system frequency is set to 59 94 or 50 MPEG 1920 x 1080i 5 MPEG 1280X 120P Recording format Main Operation SStP SR SQ 444 YPbPr RGB RAW SStP SR SQ 422 4096 x 2160P SStP SR Lite 422 XAVC 3840 x 2160P 2048 1080P 1920 1080 1920 10801 MPEG 1280 x 720P When system frequency is set to 29 97 25 or 23 98 Recording format Main Operation YPbPr RGB RAW sbunies XAVC 4096 x 2160P XAVC 3840 x 2160P XAVC 2048 x 1080P 1920 1080 1920 1080 SStP SR SQ 444 SStP SR SQ 422 SStP SR Lite 422 When system frequency is set to 24 Recording format Main Operation YPbPr RGB RAW XAVC 4096 x 2160P XAVC 2048 x 1080P SStP SR SQ 444 SStP SR SQ 422 SStP SR Lite 422 Control of the Recording menu needs to be set to SxS amp AXS 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 si
98. ma Category is set to User User 1 User 2 User 3 User 4 User 5 When Gamma Category is set to Selects the gamma table that is used for the gamma compensation S Log2 S Log2 Black Gamma Setting Turns the black gamma compensation function on off Adjusting the On Off This setting is available only when Gamma Category in black gamma Gamma of the Paint menu is set to STD compensation Range Selects the black gamma correction effective range LOW HIGH LOW 0 to 3 6 HIGH 0 to 28 8 Master Black Gamma 2 to 2 0 Sets the master black gamma level Setup Menu List s6umes 61 Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents 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 White Clip Setting 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
99. matically 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 45 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 viewfinder screen Format the card as instructed follows Using Format Media page 75 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 the Remaining Time Available for Recording W
100. mposite 720 x 486 576 59 941 50i 29 97 25 4096 x 2160 29 97P 25P HD SYNC PMW F55 only 1920 x 1080 29 97PsF 3840 x 2160 29 97P 25P 25PsF PMW FSS only 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 97PsF 25PsF 24 4096 x 2160 24P x HD SYNC PMW F55 only 1920 x 1080 24PsF 2048 x 1080 24PsF 1920 x 1080 24PsF HD Y 1920 x 1080 24PsF 1920 x 1080 24PsF 23 98 4096 x 2160 23 98P x HD SYNC PMW FSS only 3840 x 2160 23 98P PMW FSS only 1920 x 1080 23 98PsF 2048 x 1080 23 98PsF 1920 x 1080 23 98PsF 1920 x 1080 23 98PsF HD Y 1920 x 1080 23 98PsF Formats and Limitations of Outputs Error Warning Indications The camcorder informs you of situations where warning caution or an operation check is required through messages on the 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 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 78 by following the displayed message Error Indications The camcorder stops operation after the following indications Error indica
101. n 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 sbunies Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom dB OdB 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 Base Setting of the System menu is set to Cine EL PMW F55 320EI to 5000EI 1250EI The Highlight Latitude values for each EI value are follows PMW F5 500 4 0 640 4 3E 800EI 4 7E 1000EI 5 0E 1250EL 5 3 1600EI 5 7E 2000EI 6 0E 2500EI 6 3E 3200EI 6 7E 4000EI 7 0E 5000EI 7 3E 6400EI 7 8000EI 8 0E PMW F55 320 4 0 400 4 3E 500EI 4 640EI 5 0E 800EI 5 3E 1000EI 5 7E 1250 6 0E 1600EI 6 3E 2000EI 6 7E 2500EI 7 0E 3200 7 3E 4000EI 7 7E 5000 8 0E Highlight Latitude 4 0E to 8 0E 6 0E Displays the Highlight Latitude value according to the Exposure Index setting 56 Setup Menu List Camera Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Remote Gain L Sets the gain switch L level for RM such as RM B150 etc 3dB OdB 6dB 9dB This setting is available only when Shooting Mode in 12dB 18dB Base Setting of the System menu is set to Custom R
102. n 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 Japan http www sonybsc com Asia Pacific _ http pro sony asia com Korea http bp sony co kr China http pro sony com cn 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 6805 EC 0 5X5F3M ECM 678 ECM 674 Shoulder adaptor VCT FSAS 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
103. nal 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 15 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 59 941 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 79 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 timecode 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 Ext Lk Run Free Run 2 Confirm that the TC IN OUT switch page 15 is setto IN then supply an HD or SD reference video signal to the GENLOCK IN connector page 15 and the reference timecode to the TC connector page 15 The built in timecode generator of your camcorder locks to the reference timecode and
104. nd setting values Contents All File Load SD Card Setting for the AII Loads the file from the SD card that is inserted into the SD card slot file Save SD card Stores the file onto the SD card that is inserted into the SD card slot File ID Names the 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 This Load SD Card Loads the file from the sub memory card available only when Save SD Card Stores the file on the sub memory card Shooting Mode in Base Setting of the File ID System menu is set to Custom Names the Scene file User Gamma Current Settings Setting for user 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 When using the user gamma file that is created on CvpFileEditorTM V4 2 store the file on the following directory of an SD card PRIVATE SONY PRO CAMERA HD CAM Reset 1 2 3 4 5 Default value 1 709 80096 2 S Log2 3 709 800 4 709 80096 5 709 800 Resets the user gamma file on the internal memory to the default value 1 to 5 Selected file All All files Monitor LUT Current Settings Setting for monitor Di
105. ng 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 16 or viewfinder screen page 19 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 A 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 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 A 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 card according to the instructions in the message An AXS memory card on which an error occurred may become usable again through repeated formatting n some cases o
106. nly 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 75 of the Media menu Using an AXS R5 suonejedejg 33 suonejedejg 34 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 WLMG 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 Youcannot use a USB wireless LAN module other than the IFU WLM3 Making a Wi Fi connection between a device and the camcorder enables you to do the following Operate the setup menu Record and playback the camcorder Display the current status of the camcorder Switch between the recording settings and system settings Operate the assignable but
107. 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 output connector of the camcorder Basic Operation Procedure 39 40 When connecting the camcorder and AXS R5 only EE is output from the AUX OUT connector of the AXS R5 Playback picture is not output Playback picture is output from the camcorder EE is not output while in the Slow amp Quick Motion mode 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 75 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 75 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 The Camera ID of AXS Recorder in the System menu is chang
108. nserting an SxS Memory Card 28 Removing an SxS memory card 28 Switching Between SxS Memory Cards 29 Formatting an SxS Memory Card 29 Checking the Remaining Time Available for R GofdIng 2 ain egt 29 Restoring an SxS Memory Card 29 Using an SD Card PIETAS e 30 Usable SD Cards REIR 30 Inserting an SD Card 3e e 30 Removing an SD memory card 30 Formatting an SD Memory Card 31 Checking the Remaining Time sss 31 Using an AXS RS5 eese eee ette te entes te tata tn neta tatnen Attaching the AXS R5 Removing the AXS R5 Inserting an AXS Memory Card 32 Removing an AXS Memory Card 32 Recording to an AXS Memory Card 32 Formatting an AXS Memory Card 32 Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording et EURO 33 Restoring the AXS Memory Card 33 Using a USB Wireless LAN Module rere 34 Attaching the IFU WLM3G eee 34 Making a Wi Fi Connection sve 34 Using the Wi Fi Remote Commander 35 Recording Basic Operation Procedu
109. o 2K data 2K Center Uses the 2K angle picture that is half of the Super 35 mm size center area of the picture Recording Format Selectable formats vary depending on the system frequency and main recorded signal settings Main recorded signal System Format frequency 59 94 50 YPbPr XAVC 4096 x 2160P XAVC 3840 x 2160P 2048 x 1080P 1920 x 1080P MPEG 1920 x 1080i MPEG 1280 x 720P RGB 2048 x 1080P 1920 x 1080P MPEG 1920 x 1080i RAW 2048 x 1080P 1920 x 1080P MPEG 1920 x 1080i 29 97 25 23 98 YPbPr XAVC 4096 x 2160P XAVC 3840 x 2160P XAVC 2048 x 1080P XAVC 1920 x 1080P MPEG 1920 x 1080i SStP SR SQ 422 SStP SR Lite 422 RGB XAVC 2048 x 1080P XAVC 1920 x 1080P MPEG 1920 x 1080i SStP SR SQ 444 RAW XAVC 2048 x 1080P XAVC 1920 x 1080P MPEG 1920 x 1080i 24 YPbPr XAVC 4096 x 2160P XAVC 2048 x 1080P SStP SR SQ 422 SStP SR Lite 422 RGB XAVC 2048 x 1080P SStP SR SQ 444 RAW XAVC 2048 x 1080P PMW F55 only To change the format use Format in Rec Format page 79 of the System menu Signals from the SDI OUT and HDMI OUT connectors are also output according to the format selected with this menu Setting the Basic Action suolyesedaid 27 suonejedojg 28 Using SxS Memory Cards This camcorder records audio and video on SxS memory cards optional inserted in the c
110. o display the VIEW 1 VIEW 2 screen page 17 then operate the displayed function with the item button The cursor operation on the sub display is used on the setup menu page 53 and the clip operation page 46 Sub Display Operation sbumes 49 sbunies 50 Sub Display Setting Items The item names 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 59 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 57 displays differ Step Selects from 8 types of preset time angle See page 57 for the selectable item Continuous Can be selected for any of the available speeds See page 57 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 Memory cannot be selected when Shooting Mode page 78 is set to Cine EL 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 56 See page 56 for the s
111. of CHI and displays sets the level for Manual setting 3 CHI Select Displays the input source for 4 MIC CH2 Ref Displays sets the reference input level for MIC CH2 5 CH2 Input Sets Auto Manual for the recording level of CH2 and displays sets the level for Manual setting 6 CH2 Select Displays the input source for CH2 AU TC 2 page 52 3 Monitor CH Displays sets the audio channel that is output to the headphones and speaker 5 Monitor Level Displays sets the monitor volume that is output to the headphones and speaker AU TC 3 page 52 1 Display Displays sets the time data 2 Reset Resets the timecode and counter 3 Set Sets the timecode 4 Mode Sets the timecode mode 5 Run Sets the condition for the timecode 6 TC Source Displays the external lock status for the timecode VIEW 1 1 F Rev lt lt Fast reverse 2 Play Pause gt II Play pause 3 F Fwd gt gt Fast forward 4 Prev 44 Previous clip jump 5 Stop M Stop 6 Next PPI Clip directional jump VIEW 2 1 Thumbnail FE Displays or cancels the display of the thumbnail screen 2 Up f Moves the cursor up 3 Set Confirms the selected item 4 Left Moves the cursor to the left 5 Down Moves the cursor down 6 Right gt Moves the cursor to the right On Screen Indications 17 Status screen 1 2 5 00 00 00 00 10
112. omputer 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 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 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
113. or the status of the lens Gain Amount of gain up dB or sensitivity ISO EI Shutter Electronic shutter settings Gamma Gamma category and curve When Shooting Mode is set to Cine EL Gamma for MLUT Off is displayed 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 audio level meter and wind filter setting Level Level meter Source Input source Reference Wind Filter Reference level setting Wind filter 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 Rec Format Recording format that is recorded on the SxS memory card Gamma Gamma category that is recorded on the SxS memory card Rec Function Special recording that is set to on and its setting Imager Scan MPEG2 Proxy Imager reading mode 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
114. 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 setting in System Setting of the System menu The SDI Main setting in Output Format of the Video menu Output format 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 Formats and Limitations of Outputs When the output format of SDI MAIN is less than 2048 x 1080 The Frequency setting in System Setting of the System menu The Format setting in Rec format of the System menu Output format 59 94 50 XAVC 4096 x 2160P PMW F55 only XAVC 3840 x 2160P PMW F55 only 1920 x 1080 59 94P 50P 1920 x 1080 59 941 50i 2048 x 1080P 1920 x 1080P MPEG 1920 x 1080i 1920 x 1080 59 94P 50P 1920 x 1080 59 941 501 720 x 480 576 59 94P 50P MPEG 1280 x 720P 1280 x 720 59 94P 50P 720 x 480 576
115. output that displays the menu by pressing MENU VF SDI HDMI even if the Output Display setting for each output is set to off VF Viewfinder that is connected to the VF viewfinder output connector SDI HDMI Monitor that is connected to the SDI OUT3 SDI OUT4 Sub or HDMI OUT connector Setup Menu List s6umes 69 sbunies 70 VF Menu When there is SW or VR for an item on the attached viewfinder that item is not available VF 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 setting is available only when Main Operation in Base Setting of the System menu is set to Double Speed Drive Turns on off the function that doubles the frame rate for the On Off viewfinder display when the system frequency is 23 98 24 25 or 29 97 When this function is set to On the settable range for Shutte
116. page 56 of the Camera menu Select the color temperature or white balance in White of the Camera menu For the color temperature select it from among Preset 3200K tungsten 4300K tungsten and 5500K daylight in White page 54 of the Camera menu and you can select any color temperature by using Color Temp in White page 54 of the Camera menu For the white balance adjust automatically by using White Balance or adjust manually by using Color Temp Balance R Gain or B Gain in White of the Camera menu Changing Basic Settings 41 42 Audio To adjust the audio levels When CH 1 Audio Select CH 2 Audio Select in Audio Level page 66 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 73 Useful Functions Useful Functions Assignable Buttons The camcorder has four assignable buttons pages 10 12 to which you can assign various functions for convenience Changing functions Use Assignable Button page 80 in the System menu The assigned functions
117. r Requirements DC 12 V 11 V to 17 0 V Power Consumption PMW F55 Approx 25 W body only while recording 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 C to 60 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 104 Battery Operating Time PMW F55 Approx 150 min with BP FL75 PMW F5 Approx 160 min with BP FL75 Specifications seoipueddy 99 seoipueddy 100 Recording Format Video XAVC AVC H 264 High 4 2 2 Intra Profile 4K QFHD VBR 600 Mbps max 2K VBR 220 Mbps max HD SMPTE RP2027 Class100 compliant MPEG HD422 MPEG 2 Long GOP HD 422 mode CBR 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 CH recording playback 24 bit 48 kHz Recording Frame Rate PMW F55 4K 4096 x 2160 23 98P 24P 25P 29 97P 50P 59 94P XAVC QFHD 3840 x 2160 23 98P 25P 29 97P 50P 59 94P XAVC 2K 2048 x 1080 23 98P 24P
118. r Value in Shutter of the Camera menu is limited to 180 degrees for the shutter angle This function is not available on the following settings System frequency is 50 or 59 94 Setting in S amp Q Motion of the Camera menu is set to On Setting in Slow Shutter of the Camera menu is set to On Recording format is set to SStP SR SQ 444 SStP SR Lite 422 SStP SR SQ 422 During playback or displaying thumbnail 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 B amp W Red Yellow Blue is set to Color Color Peaking Level Sets the color peaking level 0 to 99 50 Setup Menu List Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Marker Setting Turn all marker indications on the viewfinder on off Setting the marker All VF SD HDMI 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 Off Safety Area Selects th
119. rd slots 4 EJECT SxS memory card eject buttons 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 39 2 USB connector A 3 USB connector Mini B 4 ACCESS SD card access lamp page 30 5 SD card slot page 30 Location and Function of Parts 13 14 Audio connector panel Attach the supplied audio connector panel as follows Attach remove the audio connector panel while the camcorder is turned off 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 When attaching the audio connector panel make sure 1 AUDIO IN CHI AUDIO IN CH2 external audio input selection switches Switch input signal external microphone external audio device etc LINE Line input audio equipment AES EBU AES EBU format audio signal MIC Microphone input 2 AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 1 2 AUDIO IN CH 2 CH 3 4 connectors Input external microphone or audio equipment signals 3 CH1 MIC 48V OFF CH2 MIC 48V OFF external microphone input selection switches Supply phantom power 48 V to the external microphone when you set this switch to MI
120. re 39 Changing Basic Settings eere 41 Electronic Shutter ens asit 41 Sensitivity Gain Color Temperature White Balance 41 AUI iine dee eadein te 42 Time etie eee eng 42 Useful Functions eere esee eere entente tetas 42 Assignable Buttons 42 Slow amp Quick Motion sese 43 Simultaneously Recording 43 Rec Review s 44 Focus Magnifier we 44 False Color Display 1 44 Viewfinder Double Speed Drive Function 44 Thumbnail Screens Thumbnail Screens eee eene retener tata tnn 45 Configuration of the Screen 45 Playing q 46 Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequence 5 eedem ex edi erem 46 Clip Operations 46 Operations of the Thumbnail Menu 46 Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip 47 Copying MPEG2 Proxy Data PMW F55 only 47 Table of Contents 3 Deleting i eere 48 Changing Information on the Thumbnail Screen 48 Settings Sub Display Operation Sub Display Setting Items CAMERA een ene dee FILE Screen eee grae A
121. 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 75 of the Media menu Using an SD Card 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 ndicated as SD card in these Operating Instructions Inserting an SD Card 1 Open the cover of the card slot block page 13 2 Insert the SD memory card into the slot with the SD label facing up The ACCESS lamp page 13 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 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 is turned off or a memory card is removed while it is being accessed Data
122. recording or playback 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 78 of the System menu Main Recorded Signal Set the predominant signal format to be used Set the format by using Main Operation in Base Setting page 78 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 2 connector of the camcorder record it on an external device such as SR R1 Select the format from YPbPr RGB RAW when Shooting Mode is set to Cine EL and from YPbPr RGB when Shooting Mode is set to Custom 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 gamut that is to be the basis of the recorded signal and the output signal When Shooting Mode is set to Cine EL select the color gamut for video output of which MLUT is set to off Select it by using Color Space in Base Setting page 78 of the System men
123. rning 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 Using SxS Memory Cards 29 suonejedejg 30 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 In 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 102 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
124. s in standby mode 1 Insert the SxS memory card 2 Press the VIEW button in the function button page 13 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 10 or connected headphones When connecting the headphones to the headphones connector page 13 the built in speaker is turned off You can select audio channel to be monitored and adjust the sound volume with Audio Output page 66 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 16 You can 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 13 to switch memory cards You cannot switch SxS memory cards during playback Continuous playback of cards in slots A and B is
125. s 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 10 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 Pull the lens forward If another lens will not be attached soon fit the concave part of the mount cover then fix the mount cover by turning the PL mount lever clockwise 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 77 of the File menu Attaching a Viewfinder Available viewfinders for the camcorder DVF L350 LCD color viewfinder DVF L700 LCD color viewfinder
126. s 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 Setup Menu List s6umes 71 sbunies 72 Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Display On Off Setting Selecting the items 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 Wi Fi Condition On Off Video Signal Monitor Off Waveform Vector Histogram Clip Name On Off Focus Assist Indicator 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 For the Waveform display
127. se your lens libraries with this camcorder Compatible with multi 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 QFHD 3840 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 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 You can use 2K HD to record up to 180 FPS to the SxS memory card on the camcorder without the AXS R5 The camcorder has two scan modes for high frame rate In the first mode you can shoot with the full angle of the CMOS image sensor equivalent to the Super 35 mm size and use the lens with the focal length set for normal shooting of high frame rate recording In the second mode you can shoot with the center area of the CMOS image sensor equivalent to the Super 35 mm size cut to Super 16 mm size Modular structure The camcorder is a modular design that allows you to
128. set to off is recorded as the main recorded signal Sensitivity for the main recorded signal is locked to standard sensitivity and the picture brightness is changed in accordance with the EI value only for the output picture for which MLUT is set to on You can check the processing result of sensitizing or desensitizing on post production while shooting by using the picture for which MLUT is set on You can set the following values for the sensitivity EI value PMW F5 500EL 640EI 800 1000EL 1250EI 1600EI 2000EI 2500EI 3200 4000EI 5000EI 6400EI 8000EI 55 320EI 400EI 500EI 640 800EI 1000EI 1250EI 1600EI 2000 2500EI 3200EI 4000EI 5000EI Select the color temperature from among Preset 3200K tungsten 4300K tungsten and 5500K daylight in White page 54 of the Camera menu While in Custom mode Selecting the sensitivity or gain and color temperature or white balance When Color Space in Base Setting page 78 of the System menu is set to S Gamut SLog2 Select the sensitivity ISO or gain dB in Gain page 56 of the Camera menu Select the color temperature from among Preset 3200K tungsten 4300K tungsten and 5500K daylight in White page 54 of the Camera menu When Color Space in Base Setting page 78 of the System menu is set to Normal Select the sensitivity ISO or gain dB in Gain
129. splays 6 user LUT names that are registered in the internal memory LUT file Load SD card Loads the LUT data that is created by user on an SD card user LUT file to the internal memory The user LUT file that is created on RAW Viewer is stored on the following directory of an SD card PRIVATE SONY PRO CAMERA PMWF55_F5 Reset 1 2 3 4 5 6 All Resets the user LUT data in the internal memory to the default value of 709 800 1 to 6 Selected file data Setup Menu List Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents Lens File Recall Internal Memory Loads the lens file from the internal memory Setting for the lens file Store Internal Memory Stores the lens file on the internal memory This setting is available only when Shooting Load SD Card Loads the lens file from the sub memory card Save SD Card Stores the lens file on the sub memory card File ID Names the lens file Mode in Base Setting of the File Source Displays the selected file number System menu is set to Custom Clear Lens Offset Clear the lens file Execute Cancel Execute Execute clearing Lens Auto Recall Sets whether to load the corresponding lens file automatically Off On Lens Name when the lens can be specified by lens communication On Serial Number This function is available only when supplying power to the lens This function
130. stem menu System Setting Base Setting Rec Format Genlock Assignable Button Switch Lamp Fan Control Battery Alarm DC Voltage Alarm Language Clock Set Hours Meter AXS Recorder Basic Authentication Wi Fi Reset Version When the setup menu is displayed on the Wi Fi remote commander you cannot set the setup menu items other than Basic Authentication and Wi Fi of the System menu on the camcorder When the setup menu is displayed on the Wi Fi remote commander you cannot change the settings on the sub display 38 Using a USB Wireless LAN Module 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 11 to the ON position The recording screen is displayed on the viewfinder screen Press the REC button page 10 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 i
131. ternal 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 74 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 67 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 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 17 V dc OUT output Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices uonoeuuo euJelx3 83 uonoeuuo euJelx3 84 Operating Clips With a Computer To use the ExpressCard slot of a computer If the c
132. the focus status Focus Area Marker and level bar that indicates focus status in the area Focus Assist Indicator Clip name indication page 40 Audio level meter AXS memory status remaining space indication page 33 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 A B slot media status remaining space indication page 29 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 Video signal indication page 72 Displays the waveform vector scope and histogram Wi Fi connection status indication page 34 Appears when Wi Fi page 82 is set to Enable Timecode external lock indication When the unit is locked to the timecode of an external device Ext Lk appears On Screen Indications 23 Gamma Monitor LUT indication pages 61 68 Displays the gamma setting value When Shooting Mode page 78 is set to Cine EL gamma for a picture that is recorded on an SxS memory card or the Monitor LUT setting appears 24 Simultaneous recording status indication page 43 M Proxy Displayed when the function of simultaneous recording on one memory card is effective 25 Recording format codec indication page 27 Displays the format that is recorded on an SxS memory card 26 System frequency and scan m
133. the setup menu on the tablet select Setup Menu on the global menu that is displayed by touching the Menu icon on the upper left of the Wi Fi remote display of the tablet To return to the camera control screen select Camera Control on the global menu Menu icon Jamera Control 20 49 23 04 Auto Black Slow Shutter OO O O O O O O S amp Q Motion Color Bars Noise Suppression Flicker Reduce Image Inversion Lens Interface Paint menu Gamma Black Gamma Knee White Clip Detail Aperture Skin Detail Matrix O Ol O O O OF Of CO O Multi Matrix Audio menu Audio Input Audio Level Audio Output Video menu Output On Off Output Format Output Setting Monitor LUT Output Display VF menu VF Setting Peaking Marker Zebra Display On Off TC menu Timecode TC Display Using a USB Wireless LAN Module suolyesedaid 37 Recording menu MPEG2 Proxy Rec Control SDI Rec Control Media menu Update Media Format Media Clip Naming File menu All File suonejedojg Scene File User Gamma Monitor LUT O Ol Ol OJ O Lens File Maintenance menu APR Test Saw Camera Config Sy
134. tion 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 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
135. tion 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 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 Intermittent 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
136. to 4096 x 2160 XAVC 3840 x 2160 29 97P 25P 23 98P The picture of XAVC 4096 x 2160 XAVC 3840 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 XAVC 3840 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 the AXS and SxS memory simultaneously Set Setting in Rec Control page 74 of the Recording menu to SxS amp AXS while Main Operation in Base Setting page 78 of the System menu is set to RAW You can simultaneously record pictures of RAW format and pictures with formats set by Format Useful Functions 43 44 Review You can review the last recorded clip the screen Rec Review by assigning the Rec Review function to an assignable button page 42 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 Re
137. 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 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 Setup Menu Operations The Setup menu allowing you to perform various settings that are needed for recording and playing appears on the viewfinder screen by pressing the MENU button You can display the Setup menu on the external video monitor Menu controls MENU hutton page 12 To turn the menu mode to use the setup menus on off SEL SET dial MENU dial page 10 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 10 To return to the previous menu An uncompleted change is canceled Up Down Left Right buttons SET button page 17 When you
138. tons of the camcorder Attaching the IFU WLM3 1 Open the cover of the USB wireless LAN module retracting part page 12 2 Insert the IFU WLMG to the USB connector 3 Close the cover Using a USB Wireless LAN Module 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 82 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 53 To make a connection 1 Set Wi Fi in Wi Fi page 82 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 82 of the System menu When using the Wi Fi direct connection function proceed to the following step Select Execute for Wi Fi Direct Connection in Wi Fi 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 d
139. tting 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 2048 x 1080P 2048 x 1080 RGB 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94P 50P 3 0G 59 94 50 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94i 50i 1 5G 1920 x 1080 RGB 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 94P 50P 3 0G 59 94i 50i 1 5G 1920 x 1080P 1920 x 1080 RGB 1920 x 1080 YPbPr MPEG 1920 x 1080i 59 94P 50P 3 0G 59 94 50 3 0G 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 59 941 50 1 5G 29 97 25 XAVC 2048 x 1080P 2048 x 1080 RGB 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 29 97PsF 25PsF 3 0G 29 97PsF 25PsF 1 5G 1920 x 1080 RGB 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 29 97PsF 25PsF 3 0G 29 97PsF 25PsF 1 5G 1920 x 1080P 1920 x 1080 RGB 1920 x 1080 YPbPr MPEG 1920 x 1080i 29 97PsF 25PsF 3 0G 29 97PsF 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 1080 RGB 1920 x 1080 YPbPr 23 98PsF 3 0G 1920 x 1080 RGB 23 98PsF 3 0G 23 98PsF 1 5G 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 91 seoipueddy 92 Output formats from the HDMI OUT connector Serial digital signals from the HDMI OUT connector are
140. u S Gamut SLog2 Wider gamut that is comparable with a film camera S Gamut3 Cine SLog3 Color gamut that is easy to adjust for digital cinema DCIP3 Normal Selects color gamut by the Matrix setting as using a traditional camera available only when Shooting Mode is set to Custom White Switch in White page 54 of the Camera menu can be selected from among Preset 3200K Preset 4300K Preset 5500K when selecting S Gamut SLog2 or S Gamut3 Cine SLog3 even though Shooting Mode is set to Custom Gamma curve is locked to S Log2 when selecting S Gamut SLog2 gamma curve is locked to S Log3 when selecting S Gamut3 Cine SLog3 Imager Scan Mode You can set the shooting method for the image sensor Select the mode by using Imager Scan Mode in Base Setting page 78 of the System menu Normal Uses the full angle of Super 35 mm size as it is except at the high frame rate mode of the Slow amp Quick Motion function When High Frame Rate Mode in S amp Q Motion page 59 of the Camera menu is set to Full Scan the full angle picture of Super 35 mm size that is converted to 2K data is used When High Frame Rate Mode in S amp Q Motion page 59 of the Camera menu is set to Center Scan the 2K angle picture that is half of the Super 35 mm size center area of the picture is used 2K Full Uses the full angle picture of Super 35 mm size that is converted t
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142. vice 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 to 40 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 50 122 F n 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 near 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 malfunc
143. view stops at the end of the clip then resumes STBY recording standby status The Setup menus cannot be operated during Rec Review 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 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 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 Viewfinder Double Speed Drive Function If the system frequency is 23 98P 24P 25P or 29 97P the image may be blurred and hard to see because of low frame frequency when you shoot while swaying the camcorder to the right and the left In this case you can decrease image blur and make it easier to see by activating the viewfinder double speed drive function To activate set Double Speed Drive in Setting page 70 of the VF menu to
144. yback screen Camera Control 20 49 23 04 Cursor Wi Fi connecting status Connected Disconnected Status indication Assignable button indication Playback operation button F Rev Play Pause F Fwd Prev Stop Next Cursor screen Camera Control 20 49 23 04 Main Playback 36 Using a USB Wireless LAN Module Wi Fi connecting status Connected Disconnected Status indication Assignable button indication Cursor operation button menu status indication Up Left Set Right Down Cancel Back Menu Status 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 34 2 Launch the browser and input http 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 remot

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