The CA4000 Camera System Adaptor, in combination with a
BPU4000 Baseband Processor Unit, is a camera system
adaptor for constructing a 4K system comprising a
PMW-F55
2500 Camera Control Unit for the system camera interface.
A PMW-F55 or F65 with attached CA4000 can be connected
to a BPU4000, which performs 4K video signal processing and
down conversion to HD format, via an optical camera cable to
form a 4K camera system.
Conventional camera system operation, such as supplying
power to the camera adaptor and intercom functions, is
supported with the connection of a HDCU2000/2500 Camera
Control Unit (hereinafter referred to as the “CCU”).
It supports 4K high-frame rates, when using the F65, of 50P
(2×) and 59.94P (2×).
It also supports the PMW-F55 HD high-frame rate (HD-HFR)
imaging format to configure a system with four times or
six times
the same connection as a 4K system.
The CA4000 can also supply power to large studio lenses,
accessories, and the main supply of the F65 with the
connection of an optional SKC-PB40 Camera Power Boost
Kit.
Use the optional LA-FZB2 Mount Adaptor when using a 2/3type lens.
1) Requires PMW-F55 software version 2.10 or later.
2) An SKC-4065 F65 Adaptor (option) is required in order to mount an
F65. It also requires F65 software version 4.00 or later.
3) Supported by PMW-F55 software version 4.00 or later.
1)
or F652) as the imaging unit and an HDCU2000/
3)
the speed (optional) of a HD video system using
Knee saturation
This compensates the change of hue and decrease in chroma
that occur in highlighted areas.
This enables reproduction of natural skin tones under strong
lighting.
Low key saturation
This compensates for saturation in low-key zones. It
compensates for color reproduction in all zones, in
combination with the matrix color compensation and knee
saturation functions.
Selectable gamma table
Equipped with seven types of standard gamma tables and four
types of hyper gamma tables. Hyper gamma enables cinemalike image reproduction with wide dynamic range that cannot
be achieved with conventional video gamma.
User gamma
Gamma tables created using CvpFileEditorTM can be saved to
a “Memory Stick,” and registered in the CA4000 from an
MSU-1000/1500 or RCP-1500 series device.
Versatile detail control functions
Skin-tone detail function/Natural skin detail
function
This function controls (emphasizes or suppresses) the detail
level for specific hue or chroma areas in an image, by creating
a detail gate signal from color components of any specified
hue. The detail levels of three hues can be adjusted
independently at the same time.
The CA4000 features a natural skin detail function that adjusts
the detail gate signal in order to distinguish clearly between
parts of skin you want to smooth from the parts you do not
want to smooth, such as eyebrows.
Features
Various color-reproduction adjustment
functions
Adaptive-matrix function
This function controls the matrix calculation coefficients for
more accurate color conversion when shooting. It provides
accurate color conversion, even when shooting under
conditions that would otherwise exceed the color conversion
range of traditional matrix functions, such as under strong
monochromatic blue light sources.
Multimatrix color correction
In addition to the standard 6-axis matrix function, the unit has
a multimatrix function that permits you to adjust the hue and
chroma independently for color components in 16-axis
directions. This is helpful when color matching multiple video
cameras.
Detail boost-frequency control
The boost frequency can be adjusted, allowing the thickness
of the detail signal to be set according to the subject to achieve
high-definition image expression.
H/V ratio control
Adjusts the ratio between the applied horizontal and vertical
detail.
White/black limiter
The white and black details can be limited independently.
Focus assist functions
Supports focusing using VF detail and focus assist functions.
VF detail
Supports focusing on various scenes using a function that
adds color to the VF detail signal displayed in the viewfinder,
a function that applies modulation to flicker the VF detail
signal, and a function that changes the level of the VF detail
signal according to the zoom position.
Focus assist indicator
Displays a focusing level indicator in the viewfinder as a guide
to the focus position. This allows the focus point to be
determined easily by observing the fluctuation of the indicator.
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Dynamic focus
Displays a 4K resolution-specific focus point. This displays a
marker in the viewfinder, derived from the luminance signal
and color signal, for the area where 4K resolution signal is
being output (valid when shooting in 4K only).
Various viewfinder functions
Wide variety of viewfinder display options
You can display configuration settings, in addition to operation
messages, a zebra pattern, a safety-zone marker, and a
center marker in the viewfinder. Also, there are indicators
along the top and bottom of the viewfinder, such as a tally
lamp, battery warning indicator, and an indicator that warns
you when one or more settings are not within standard range.
Menu-based operation function
You can make selections and settings related to viewfinder
display items, safety zone marker, center marker, and screen
size marker, etc. quickly and easily using the menu displayed
in the viewfinder or on an external monitor.
HD prompter function
The CA4000 supports an HD prompter function where HD-SDI
equivalent digital data is sent from the HDCU2000/2500 to the
CA4000, separate from the return video signal.
Electric shock protection
This function stops the high-voltage power supply from the
camera control unit if the unit is not connected securely.
Optional accessories
Additional functionality can be added by incorporating the
following optional accessories.
For details about installing optional accessories, please
contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative.
SKC-PB40 Camera Power Boost Kit
Attaches to a CA4000 to add a DC power supply output when
operating with connection to a CCU.
SKC-4065 F65 Adaptor
Interfaces between an F65 and the CA4000, allowing the
combination to be operated as an integrated system with the
F65 as the imaging unit.
Power can also be supplied to the F65 from the CCU when
used together with an SKC-PB40.
User-friendly operation
PMW-F55 design unity
The CA4000 employs a design unity with that of the
PMW-F55, following the modular design of the PMW-F55
series.
This ensures stable operation, even during shoulder
operation.
Handle slide mechanism
The handle can slide forward/backward, without requiring any
tools. This allows the operator to find the right balance when
shooting for the lens (2/3-type lens, PL mount lens, or other
diverse lenses) mounted on the camera.
The viewfinder position also slides forward/backward together
with the handle (when a PMW-F55 is mounted).
Assignable buttons
Any desired function, such as electronic color temperature
conversion, can be assigned to the assignable button on the
rear panel.
This button can be set to operate in conjunction with the
assignable switch on viewfinders, such as the HDVF-EL75
and DVF-EL100, to control the image in the viewfinder (image
magnification, for example) from the CA4000.
Also, the two buttons on the top of the handle are assignable
buttons that can be used to control lens zoom and other
functions.
USB connector
Connects to a USB flash drive for importing/exporting menu
configuration settings and other data.
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System Configuration
Note
Production of some of the peripherals and related devices shown in the figures may have been discontinued.
For advice on choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative.
Standard system connection example
Connection example with HDCU2000/2500 via a BPU4000 for operation as system cameras.
CA4000
Lens
PMW-F55 Solidstate Memory Camcorder
VCT-FSA5
Shoulder Adaptor
VCT-14
Tripod Adaptor
Tripod
CA4000
Lens (for studio
camera)
+SKC-PB40
a) b) c)
Viewfinder
HDVF-EL75
DVF-L700
Viewfinder
DVF-EL100
DVF-L350
Optical fiber cable
CAC-6 Return Video
Selector
Intercom Headset
CAC-12 Camera
Microphone
Holder
Viewfinder
HDVF-EL75
DVF-L700
Viewfinder
DVF-EL100
DVF-L350
USB flash
drive
Microphone
4K Video
Monitor
BNC × 4
Sync signal input
Return video input
Intercom microphone
input
Optical fiber cable
HDCU2000
Camera Control Unit
LAN cable
Sync signal input
Return video input
Intercom microphone
input
2K Video
Monitor
BNC
BPU4000
Baseband Processor Unit
CCA-5
BNC
Video
Monitor
RCP-1000 series
Remote Control Panel
Waveform
Monitor
Video Router
PMW-F55 Solid-state
Memory Camcorder (with LA-FZB2
Mount Adaptor)
VCT-FSA5
Shoulder Adaptor
VCT-14
Tripod Adaptor
Tripod
a) Use a lens supporter from the same manufacturer as the lens when
mounting a studio camera lens on a tripod.
b) Attach an SKC-PB40 Camera Power Boost Kit (option) to the unit to
supply power to studio camera lenses.
c) Use an LA-FZB2 Mount Adaptor (option) when using a 2/3-type lens.
CAC-6 Return Video
Selector
Intercom Headset
Microphone
USB flash drive
HDCU2500
Camera Control Unit
Hub
MSU-1000 series
Master Setup Unit
LAN cable
BNC
CCA-5
RCP-1000 series
Remote Control Panel
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Extension mode connection example
Connection example with BPU4000 (without HDCU2000/2500) for operation as a camera extension unit.
Viewfinder
HDVF-EL75
DVF-L700
2K Video
Monitor
BNC
Sync signal input
Return video input
Lens
CA4000
PMW-F55
Solid-state Memory
Camcorder
Viewfinder
DVF-EL100
DVF-L350
Optical fiber cable
DC power supply input
4K Video
Monitor
BNC × 4
BPU4000
Baseband
Processor Unit
CCA-5
RCP-1000 series
Remote Control Panel
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F65 connection example
Connection example with F65 for operation as a system camera.
HDVF-EL75
DVF-L700
Viewfinder
DVF-EL100
Viewfinder
Lens
F65
Digital Motion Picture
Camera
BP-8 Bridge Plate
(ARRIFLEX)
Tripod
SKC-4065+CA4000
+SKC-PB40
Optical fiber cable
USB flash drive
CAC-6 Return Video
Selector
Intercom Headset
CAC-12
Microphone
Holder
Microphone
4K Video
Monitor
BNC × 4
Sync signal input
Return video input
Intercom microphone
input
Optical fiber cable
HDCU2000
Camera Control Unit
LAN cable
Sync signal input
Return video input
Intercom microphone
input
2K Video
Monitor
BNC
BPU4000
Baseband Processor Unit
CCA-5
BNC
Video
Monitor
RCP-1000 series
Remote Control Panel
Waveform
Monitor
Video Router
HDCU2500
Camera Control Unit
Hub
MSU-1000 series
Master Setup Unit
LAN cable
BNC
CCA-5
RCP-1000 series
Remote Control Panel
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Name and Function of
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f Handle slide button
Releases the handle while this button is pressed, allowing the
handle to slide when adjusting the position of the handle.
Parts
Top Panel
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g Camera mounting screws
Attaches the unit to the camera.
h Microphone holder shoe
Attaches to a microphone holder.
i Handle position lock lever
Locks the handle in position.
Turn the lever counterclockwise to release the handle to adjust
the handle position. After adjustment, turn the lever clockwise
to lock the handle in position.
j Handle flip-up lock release button
Flips up the handle while this button is pressed.
k CAMERA POWER switch
CCU: Turns on the power supply from the camera control unit.
EXT: Turns on the power supply from the DC IN connector.
Used when using the unit in extension mode.
Rear Panel
Note
In systems connected to an F65, the following handle
functions a to j cannot be used.
a INCOM (intercom) button (SY model) / ENG (engineer
line) button (CE model)
SY model: Turns the intercom microphone on while this
button is pressed.
CE model: Turns the intercom microphone on and selects the
engineer line while this button is pressed.
You can also assign other functions using the menu.
b RET 1 (return video 1) button
Monitors the return video 1 signal from the CCU in the
viewfinder while this button is pressed. It has the same
function as the RET 1 button (page 9) on the rear operation
panel.
You can also assign other functions using the menu.
c Accessory shoe
Attaches to accessories that using a 1/4 inch screw.
d Front tally
Displays a tally light, for example, in response to a tally input
on the connected camera control unit or a call signal is initiated
by pressing the CALL button.
e Viewfinder shoe
Attaches to a viewfinder.
For details about attaching, see “Attaching a Viewfinder”
(page 13).
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a Operation panel (See “Operation panel”)
b Connector panel (See “Connector panel”)
c BPU (Baseband Processor Unit) connector
(optoelectrical connector)
Connects to a Baseband Processor Unit using an
optoelectrical cable.
d VF-B (viewfinder B) connector
Connects to a DVF-series viewfinder (option).
e VF-A (viewfinder A) connector
Connects to an HDVF-series viewfinder (option).
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6
7
8
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f USB connector (for USB flash drives)
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Connects to a USB flash drive for saving/loading configuration
data files.
For details, see “Using a USB Flash Drive” (page 47).
g PROMPTER1 connector (BNC type)
The PROMPTER function is available when a camera control
unit is connected. Outputs prompter 1 signal (available when
connected to a camera control unit). When connected to a
camera control unit with two prompter inputs, the signal for
prompter 1 is output.
h PROMPTER2/MONITOR connector (BNC type)
Outputs prompter 2 signal.
Available only when connected to a camera control unit with a
prompter 2 input connector.
You can output a VBS signal, HD Y signal similar to the VF
connector, HD-SYNC signal, or SD-SYNC signal by selecting
the signal type in the menu.
For details about selecting the signal, see “Setting the Camera
Outputs” (page 18).
d Line selector switch
Selects the intercom line.
PROD: Producer line.
ENG: Engineer line.
e INCOM (intercom) knob
Adjusts the intercom audio volume.
f RET 1 (return video 1) button
Displays the return video 1 signal in the viewfinder while this
button is pressed.
g RET (return video) and 2/3/4 (return video 2/3/4
selector) switch
When using other return video systems in parallel with return
video 1, the return signal selected by the 2/3/4 switch is
displayed in the viewfinder while the RET button is pressed.
Note
The RET 1 button has priority over the RET (2/3/4) button if
both buttons are pressed.
i
SDI-MONI (serial digital interface) connector (BNC type)
Outputs an HD SDI signal or an HD PROMPTER signal.
For details configuring signals, see “Setting the Camera
Outputs” (page 18).
Operation panel
SY model (NTSC)
RET
2
3
4
RET1TAL LY
ON
OFF
MIC
ON
OFF
PROD
INCOM
ENG
2 3 4
DISPLAY
OFF
MENU
ASSIGNABLE
CALL
PGM2PGM1
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a Rear tally and tally switch
ON: Displays a tally light, for example, in response to a tally
input on the connected camera control unit or when a call
signal is initiated by pressing the CALL button.
OFF: Turns the tally light off.
Note
The front tally and rear tally can be turned on/off using the
menu.
b PGM1 (program 1) and PGM2 (program 2) knobs
Adjusts the audio listening level of program 1 and program 2,
respectively.
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h ASSIGNABLE button
You can assign one of various functions to this button using
the menu displayed in the viewfinder.
i Menu control knob (rotary encoder)
Turn to select menu items and settings in the menu displayed
in the viewfinder, then press to confirm the selection.
j DISPLAY/MENU switch
Selects the screen displayed in the viewfinder.
DISPLAY: Displays text information and messages showing
the operating status, center marker, safety zone marker,
and other indicators, in addition to the camera image.
Pressing the menu control button in display mode
switches the screen to the status display.
OFF: Displays the image only.
MENU: Displays menu, in addition to the camera image.
k CALL button
Turns on the red tally light and CALL light on the RCP-1000
series Remote Control Panel or MSU-1000 series Master
Setup Unit. Used to call the RCP or MSU operator.
CE model (PAL)
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8
9
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qa
qs
2
3
4
5
RET1TAL LY
ON
OFF
MIC
LINE
PROD
OFF
ENG
ENGPROD TRACKER
RET
2 3 4
DISPLAY
OFF
MENU
ASSIGNABLE
CALL
PGM2PGM1
c MIC (microphone) switch
Switches the intercom headset microphone on/off.
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a Rear tally and tally switch
ON: Displays a tally light, for example, in response to a tally
input on the connected camera control unit or when a call
signal is initiated by pressing the CALL button.
OFF: Turns the tally light off.
Note
The front tally and rear tally can be turned on/off using the
menu.
b PGM1 (program 1) and PGM2 (program 2) knobs
Adjusts the audio listening level of program 1 and program 2,
respectively.
c MIC LINE (microphone line) switch
Switches the intercom headset microphone on/off and selects
the intercom line.
Turns on the red tally light and CALL light on the RCP-1000
series Remote Control Panel or MSU-1000 series Master
Setup Unit. Used to call the RCP or MSU operator.
Connector panel
DC INAUDIO ININTERCOM
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2
3
4
PUSHPUSH
RET CTRL
DC OUT
TRACKER
AES/EBU
LINEMIC
+48V
OFF
REMOTE
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8
AUX
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d ENG (engineer line) knob
Adjusts the intercom audio volume of the engineer line.
e PROD (producer line) knob
Adjusts the intercom audio volume of the producer line.
f TRACKER knob
Adjusts the intercom audio volume of the line connected to the
TRACKER connector on the connector panel.
g RET 1 (return video 1) button
Displays the return video 1 signal in the viewfinder while this
button is pressed.
h RET (return video) and 2/3/4 (return video 2/3/4
selector) switch
When using other return video systems in parallel with return
video 1, the return signal selected by the 2/3/4 switch is
displayed in the viewfinder while the RET button is pressed.
Note
The RET 1 button has priority over the RET (2/3/4) button if
both buttons are pressed.
i ASSIGNABLE button
You can assign one of various functions to this button using
the menu displayed in the viewfinder.
j Menu control knob (rotary encoder)
Turn to select menu items and settings in the menu displayed
in the viewfinder, then press to confirm the selection.
k DISPLAY/MENU switch
Selects the screen displayed in the viewfinder.
DISPLAY: Displays text information and messages showing
the operating status, center marker, safety zone marker,
and other indicators, in addition to the camera image.
Pressing the menu control button in display mode
switches the screen to the status display.
OFF: Displays the image only.
MENU: Displays menu, in addition to the camera image.
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a INTERCOM connector (XLR 5-pin)
Connects to a headset with XLR 5-pin connector for intercom
audio signal input/output.
b AUDIO IN (audio input) connector (XLR 3-pin)
Inputs an audio signal.
PMW-F55 input and CA4000 input sources are available,
selectable in the menu.
Note
When PMW-F55 input source is selected, the PMW-F55 LINE
input reference level changes from +4 dBu to 0 dBu.
c DC OUT (DC power supply output) connector (4-pin)
Supplies power to devices such as a wireless receiver (option)
(10.5 V to 17 V DC output voltage, 0.5 A (max.)).
d RET CTRL (return control) connector (6-pin)
Connects to a CAC-6 Return Video Selector.
e TRACKER connector (10-pin)
Used for an external interface, such as an intercom or tally.
f DC IN (DC power supply input) connector (XLR 4-pin)
Connects to an AC-DN10 AC Adaptor to supply power to the
unit.
g Audio input selector switch
Set to the appropriate position according to the device
connected to the AUDIO IN connector.
LINE: When a line-level (0 dBu) signal is connected
AES/EBU: When a digital audio signal is connected. (The
signal must be synchronized with the camera output.)
MIC: When a microphone is connected
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h Microphone power supply switch
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Sets whether to supply power to a microphone connected to
the AUDIO IN connector.
+48V: Connects +48 V power supply to the microphone.
OFF: Does not supply power to the microphone.
(No function has been assigned to the lowermost
position. No power is supplied to the microphone when
the switch is in this position.)
b DC OUT 1/2 (DC power supply output 1/2) connectors
(XLR 4-pin)
Supplies power to optional external devices (14 V output
voltage, 6.5 A maximum current).
c DC OUT 24V (24 V DC power supply output) connector
(4-pin)
Supplies power to optional external devices (24 V output
voltage, 3.7 A maximum current).
Note
To supply +12 V power, contact a Sony sales representative
or Sony service representative.
i REMOTE connector (8-pin)
Connects to an RCP-1000/1500-series Remote Control Panel
or MSU-1000/1500 Master Setup Unit.
It is used with an RS-422A connected device under menu
control. Set the TRUNK menu on the CCU to IF: 232C/422A,
IF: 1CH for use.
Note
When the camera is connected to a camera control unit, do not
connect a remote control device or master setup unit to this
connector.
j AUX (auxiliary connection) connector (12-pin)
Connects to a lens cable. A lens cable connection enables the
unit to control lens functions.
With SKC-PB40 attached
Note
The total maximum output power for all three systems is
135 W. The maximum output power is limited by the length of
the optical camera cable, temperature, and other factors.
DC INAUDIO ININTERCOM
PUSHPUSH
RET CTRL
DC OUT
DC OUT
TRACKER
PUSHPUSH
AES/EBU
LINEMIC
+48V
OFF
REMOTE
AUX
24V
a DC OUT (DC power supply output) light
On: Indicates output from the 3-system DC OUT connector is
normal, when power is supplied from a CCU.
Flashing: Indicates that the protection circuit for one or two of
the three systems has been activated.
Off: Indicates that the protection circuit for all three systems
have been activated.
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Connection and Setup
Attaching to a Video Camera
This section describes the attachment of a PMW-F55 as an
example.
For details about attaching an F65, refer to the SKC-4065
Operation Guide.
For details about the handling of video cameras, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the video camera.
Notes
• Requires PMW-F55 software version 2.10 or later.
• Attach to or remove from the video camera while the power
supply is turned off.
• Attach the unit to or remove it from the video camera with the
viewfinder detached. If the unit is attached or removed while
the viewfinder is still attached, the viewfinder will interfere
with the handle, causing the handle to drop and potentially
pinching your fingers.
1 Remove the four screws from the top of the video
camera, and remove the handle from the video
camera body.
2 Press and hold the handle flip-up lock release button,
and raise the handle of the unit.
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3 Press the release button (1) to release the catch
lever, and lift the lever all the way up (
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2
2).
4 Insert the tabs on the unit into the grooves on the rear
panel of the video camera (
lever down (
Notes
• Check that the catch lever is pulled up before attaching
to the camera.
• Check that all four tabs are inserted correctly before
pulling the lever down. Failure to do so will result in misseating of the unit and possibly damage.
2).
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1), then push the catch
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5 Lower the handle, and secure the unit to the video
camera using the camera mounting screws.
Note
Before lowering the handle, check that the catch lever is
fully pushed down. If the handle is lowered without
pushing down the catch lever, the unit may be damaged.
To remove from the video camera
Follow the attachment procedure in the reverse order.
Note
After removing the unit from a camera, check that the catch
lever is fully pushed down and then lower the handle. If the
handle is lowered without pushing down the catch lever, the
unit may be damaged.
Attaching a Viewfinder
1 Loosen the lock ring of the viewfinder shoe, align with
the slot of the viewfinder, then attach the viewfinder
by sliding it horizontally.
Viewfinder shoe
2 Tighten the lock ring after determining the left and
right position of the viewfinder, then connect the
viewfinder cable to the VF-A or VF-B connector of the
unit.
Note
Connect the viewfinder cable to the VF-A connector if
using an HDVF-series viewfinder or to the VF-B connector
if using a DVF-series viewfinder.
Caution
When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camera with
the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through
the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause a fire.
Notes
• Attach/remove the viewfinder while the power supply is
turned off.
• When attaching an DVF-L700, first turn on the POWER
SWITCH of the DVF-L700 before turning on the power
supply to the unit.
For details about attaching viewfinders, refer to the operating
instructions for the viewfinder.
To remove the viewfinder
Loosen the lock ring for the viewfinder, raise the stopper, then
remove the viewfinder by sliding it in the reverse direction than
when attaching it.
Attaching the Cable Clamp Belt
(Supplied)
You can secure the optoelectrical cable connected to the BPU
connector to the side of the unit by attaching the supplied
cable clamp belt.
1 Pass the belt bracket through hole A of the cable
clamp belt.
Belt bracket
A
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2 Peal off the seal.
Seal
4 1 Release the buckle, 2 wrap the belt around the
3 then lock the buckle again.
cable,
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3
3 Attach the cable clamp belt to the unit using the two
supplied +B3×8 screws.
Screws (+B3×8)
2
Optoelectrical
cable
5 Adjust the length by pulling down on the end of the
belt.
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Adjusting the Handle Position
2
1 Turn the handle position lock lever counterclockwise
to release the handle.
2 Press and hold the handle slide button, and slide the
handle forward/backward.
Note
There are three positions where the handle clicks into
place, but the handle can also be locked at any other
position.
Adjustments and
Settings for Shooting
Adjusting the Black Balance and White
Balance
In order to maintain high picture quality, it is necessary to set
the black balance and white balance appropriately for the
conditions.
Black balance adjustment
The black balance needs adjustment in the following
circumstances:
• The first time the unit is used
• When the unit is used after a long period of disuse
• When the surrounding temperature changes significantly
• When the gain value is changed using the menu
Normally, there is no need to adjust the black balance every
time the camera is turned on.
White balance adjustment
Always readjust the white balance when lighting conditions
change.
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3 Raise the handle position lock lever to lock the handle
in position.
Note
Always raise the handle position lock lever after adjusting
the position of the handle. If the unit is used with handle
position lock lever in the unlocked position, the handle
may slide unexpectedly and may damage other
equipment.
Setting the Electronic Shutter
This section explains the shutter modes that can be used with
the electronic shutter and gives the procedures for setting the
shutter mode and shutter speed.
Note
When a camera control unit or a remote control device is
connected, such as an MSU or RCP, control is performed from
the RCP/MSU and the switches on the video camera are
disabled.
Shutter modes
The shutter modes that can be used with the electronic shutter
of the camera and the shutter speeds that may be selected are
given below.
Supported shutter modes and speeds
Shutter mode Shutter speeds
STEP1/100, 1/120, 1/125,
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000, 1/4000
seconds
ECS FREQVariable in the range
of 60.07 Hz to 8000 Hz
* The values in the table are for a PMW-F55 shooting in 59.94P
format. The supported values vary depending on the format.
*
Usage
Use to shoot clear images
of fast-moving subjects
Use to shoot images on
video monitors without
horizontal stripe pattern
output.
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Note
With artificial lighting, particularly fluorescent lights and
mercury vapor lamps, the brightness may appear to be
constant, but in fact the intensity of the red, green, and blue
components varies in sync with the power supply frequency.
This phenomenon is known as “flicker.” When using the
electronic shutter under these lighting conditions, there are
certain cases in which the flicker is more noticeable. In
particular, color flicker is evident when the power frequency is
60 Hz. In regions where the power frequency is 50 Hz, setting
the shutter speed to 1/100 second can reduce the flicker.
Setting the Focus Assist Functions
The assist functions for easier focusing are displayed in the
viewfinder using the OPERATION menu.
Adding a VF detail signal
Adding a VF detail signal to sharp edges in the image in the
viewfinder makes it easier to judge the focus by observing
changes in the detail signal or the color of the converted detail
signal (color detail).
You adjust the focus to obtain the strongest detail signal.
1 Turn on the video camera.
2 Press and hold the menu control knob and set the
DISPLAY/MENU switch to MENU.
The camera switches to menu mode, with “TOP”
displayed in the top right corner.
5 Turn the menu control knob to move the cursor to <VF
DETAIL> and push the knob.
The <VF DETAIL> page appears.
<VF DETAIL> 04 TOP
VF DETAIL : ON 25%
CRISP : 0
FREQUENCY: 9M
FLICKER : OFF
AREA : 70%
ZOOM LINK: 100%
COLOR DETAIL : ON BLUE
PEAK COLOR : ON
CHROMA LEVEL: 100%
DYNAMIC FOCUS: OFF
6 Turn the menu control knob to move the cursor to the
item to set and push the knob.
To use the VF detail signal
Set VF DETAIL to ON to add the detail signal to sharp
edges in the image. You can adjust the signal level
(strength) in the range of 0 to 100% (default 25%).
You can adjust the characteristics of the detail signal using
the following items.
CRISP: Removes fine portions of the detail signal.
FREQUENCY: Changes the detection band of sharp
edges.
FLICKER: Turns the function to flicker the detail signal
ON/OFF (turning it ON makes it easier to check the
signal on a CRT screen).
AREA: Limits the area where the detail signal is
displayed.
ZOOM LINK: Sets the VF detail level at the WIDE position
(VF detail level changes according to the zoom
position).
3 Turn the menu control knob to move the cursor to
“TOP” and push the knob.
The TOP MENU screen appears.
<TOP MENU>
USER
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE
ALL
OPERATION
PAINT
MAINTENANCE
FILE
DIAGNOSIS
4 Turn the menu control knob to move the cursor to
OPERATION and push the knob.
The CONTENTS page of the OPERATION menu
appears.
CONTENTS 00 TOP
01.<VF DISPLAY>
02.<'!'IND>
03.<VF MARKER>
04.<VF DETAIL>
05.<DYNAMIC FOCUS>
06.<FOCUS ASSIST>
07.<ZEBRA>
08.<CURSOR>
09.<VF OUT>
10.<VF-B SETUP>
To use the color detail
Set COLOR DETAIL to ON to convert the VF detail signal
to color for display (this makes it easier to check the signal
on an LCD screen, such as the viewfinder). The display
color can be selected in the column next to “ON.”
You can adjust the color using the following items.
PEAK COLOR: Turns the function that changes the color
where the detail signal is strongest ON/OFF.
CHROMA LEVEL: Reduces the chroma components of
the video signal (applied only to the viewfinder video
signal).
DYNAMIC FOCUS: Turns the dynamic focus display on/
off (dynamic focus settings are configured on the
<DYNAMIC FOCUS> page).
7 Turn the menu control knob to display the desired
setting and push the knob.
8 When finished, set the DISPLAY/MENU switch to OFF
to exit menu mode.
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Displaying the focus assist indicators
The focus assist indicator function extracts the irregularities of
a subject and converts the integral value to a level indicator for
display in the viewfinder.
Level indicator (display position and operation are adjustable)
Area marker indicating the focus detection
area (size and position are adjustable)
The focus setting where the indicator shows the maximum
level is the best focus setting. (The range of the indicator
changes significantly, depending on picture and shooting
conditions. Adjust with GAIN and OFFSET, as required.)
1 Display the CONTENTS page of the OPERATION
menu (see steps 1 to 4 in “Adding a VF detail signal”).
2 Turn the menu control knob to move the cursor to
<FOCUS ASSIST> and push the knob.
The <FOCUS ASSIST> page appears.
<FOCUS ASSIST> 06 TOP
INDICATOR : VF-A: OFF VF-B: OFF
MODE : BOX BTM
LEVEL : 70% QUICK
GAIN : 50
OFFSET : 50
AREA MARKER: VF-A: OFF VF-B: OFF
SIZE : MIDDLE
POSITION : CENTER
POSITION H: 50
POSITION V: 50
To use the area marker
Set AREA MARKER to ON to display a marker for the
focus detection area in the viewfinder.
You can set the size and position of the detection area
using the following menu items.
SIZE: Changes the size of the detection area. (If the area
size is too large, both the subject and the
background are included in the area, making the
indicator display easily deviate from the subject.)
POSITION: Coarse adjustment of the position of the
detection area.
POSITION H: Fine adjustment of the position of the
detection area in the horizontal direction.
POSITION V: Fine adjustment of the position of the
detection area in the vertical direction.
4 Turn the menu control knob to display the desired
setting and push the knob.
5 When finished, set the DISPLAY/MENU switch to OFF
to exit menu mode.
Notes
• The level indicator and the effect area marker cannot be
displayed simultaneously. Subsequently, whichever was
last set to ON is displayed.
• The area marker and the aspect safety marker cannot be
displayed simultaneously. Subsequently, whichever was
last set to ON is displayed.
• When displaying the focus assist indicators, check that the
flange back has been precisely adjusted.
For details about flange back, see the operating instructions
for the video camera.
Setting the Dynamic Focus Function
3 Turn the menu control knob to move the cursor to the
item to set and push the knob.
To use the level indicator
Set INDICATOR to ON to display the focus level indicator
in the viewfinder. You can set the display format using the
following menu items.
MODE: Sets the type and display position of the indicator.
LEVEL: Sets the strength and response speed of the
indicator.
GAIN: Adjusts the sensitivity of the indicator.
OFFSET: Adjusts the offset of the focus detection value.
1)
Normally, the sensitivity of the indicator is automatically set to
the optimum value in conjunction with the AREA MARKER
SIZE set value. Use this setting when an optimum sensitivity
value cannot be obtained, depending on the shooting
environment.
2)
Normally, the optimum offset is automatically set in conjunction
with the AREA MARKER SIZE and MASTER GAIN values.
Use this setting when the optimum offset cannot be obtained,
depending on the shooting environment.
1)
You can specify the settings for dynamic focus.
Set DYNAMIC FOCUS to “ON” on the <VF DETAIL> page
before making settings.
Dynamic focus is a function that adds marker indicators in
response to the luminance signal and color signal to the area
where 4K resolution signal is obtained (available with 4K
imaging only). It can be used to effectively display the focus
points of the 4K image.
1 Display the CONTENTS page of the OPERATION
2)
menu (see steps 1 to 4 in “Adding a VF detail signal”
(page 16)).
2 Turn the menu control knob to move the cursor to
<DYNAMIC FOCUS> and push the knob.
The <DYNAMIC FOCUS> page appears.
<DYNAMIC FOCUS> 05 TOP
DYNAMIC FOCUS: ON
FREQUENCY : EXTRA-LOW
CRISP : 6%
3 Turn the menu control knob to move the cursor to the
item to set and push the knob.
To use dynamic focus
When DYNAMIC FOCUS is set to “ON” on <VF DETAIL>
page, markers are displayed in response to the luminance
signal and color signal in the area where 4K resolution
video signal can be obtained.
You can set the markers using the following menu items.
FREQUENCY: Sets the detection band of the 4K
resolution high-frequency signal to one of four
options.
CRISP: Adjust to eliminate minute changes in the
detected signal.
LEVEL: Sets the luminance level of the signal for adding
markers.
PEAK COLOR: Sets the color of markers added for
regions above a fixed detection level.
THRESHOLD: Sets the peak color threshold.
CHROMA LEVEL: Sets the color depth of the peak color
display.
4 Turn the menu control knob to move the cursor to the
desired value and push the knob.
5 When finished, set the DISPLAY/MENU switch to OFF
to exit menu mode.
Setting the Camera
Outputs
You can specify the video signals output from the camera
using the menu.
The menu pages used for the output settings are registered in
the USER menu by factory default.
• <PROMPTER2 OUT>
•<SDI OUT>
Set the menu items on the above menu pages to the settings
shown in the following tables.
For details about menu operations and the USER menu, see
“Menu Operations” (page 20).
Outputting the signal shot by the video camera
The same textual information as that displayed in the
viewfinder can be added to the output by setting CHARACTER
to “ON” on the <SDI OUT> or <PROMPTER2 OUT> page.
To output as HD-SDI
Menu pageItemSetting
<SDI OUT>SDI-MONI OUTMAIN
To output as VBS
Menu pageItemSetting
<PROMPTER2 OUT>OUTPUTVBS
DOWN CONVERTER
SELECT
MAIN
Outputting a constant return video
• When a camera control unit is connected, one of the signals
supplied to the camera control unit can be output.
• The last selected return signal is output.
• The same textual information as that displayed in the
viewfinder can be added to the output by setting
CHARACTER to “ON” on the <SDI OUT> or <PROMPTER2
OUT> page.
To output as HD-SDI
Menu pageItemSetting
<SDI OUT>SDI-MONI OUTRET
To output as VBS
Menu pageItemSetting
<PROMPTER2 OUT>OUTPUTVBS
DOWN CONVERTER
SELECT
RET
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Outputting the same image as that in the
viewfinder
In HD-SDI mode, you can obtain a signal that includes the
information (in response to the VF MARKER, CHARACTER,
VF DETAIL, ZEBRA and other settings) displayed in the
viewfinder. The individual settings (ON/OFF, etc.) are
equivalent to the settings for the viewfinder. The output is
synchronized with the switching of the Y, R, G, B, and return
signal.
Viewfinder Screen Status
Display
The viewfinder can display text information and messages
showing the operating status, center marker, safety zone
marker, and other indicators, in addition to the camera image.
Note
When the same video as the viewfinder is set for output, the
signal is output in 1080i format, even if the format setting is
720P.
To output as HD-SDI
Menu pageItemSetting
<SDI OUT>SDI-MONI OUTVF-A
To output as VBS
Menu pageItemSetting
<PROMPTER2 OUT>OUTPUTVBS
DOWN CONVERTER
SELECT
VF
When the DISPLAY/MENU switch is set to
DISPLAY
Items set to ON using the menu or related switches are
displayed.
1
2
3
EX Z55
TALK
5600
1A
6
7
0dB 1/125
8
9
a TALK indicator
Displayed when the intercom microphone is turned on.
b EX (lens extender) indicator
Displayed when using a lens extender.
c Zoom position indicator
Indicates the approximate position of the zoom lens variator
between wide angle (0) and telephoto (99).
45
1.0
12.5V
F5.6
0
qa
d Battery voltage indicator
When the CAMERA POWER switch is set to EXT, the DC IN
voltage is displayed. When the switch is set to CCU, the
internal voltage of the video camera is displayed.
e Focus position indicator
Displays the focus position of a display-compatible zoom lens
as a numeric value.
f 5600K mode indicator
Displayed when the internal electric filter (5600K) is set to ON.
g Filter indicator
Displays the type of filter currently selected. The number (1 to
4) indicates the ND filter, and the letter (A to D) indicates the
CC filter (only when the LA-FZB2 Mount Adaptor is attached).
Note
When an LA-FZB2 Mount Adaptor is attached, set the ND
FILTER selector switch of the PMW-F55 to CLEAR.
h Gain value indicator
Displays the video amplifier gain value (dB) set by the GAIN
switch.
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i Shutter indicator
Displays the shutter status. Nothing is displayed if the shutter
is set to OFF.
j F-stop value indicator
Displays the lens f-stop value (iris value).
k Configuration/adjustment progress message area
This area is used when the MESSAGE item in the menu is set
to other than OFF.
When the DISPLAY/MENU switch is set to
DISPLAY and the menu control knob is
pushed
The screen switches to the following status display.
a
d
CHU MODE :PMW-F55
ASSIGNABLE :OFF
!CC :C
OPT LV:
CAM
c
b
a Assignable switch function indicator
Displays the function assigned to the assignable switch
(page 9).
For details about functions that can be assigned, see
“<SWITCH ASSIGN1> 11 (U10)” (page 32) in the
OPERATION menu.
b ‘!’ display area
This area is used to display non-standard status, using the
<‘!’ IND> function. The display options can be set using the
menu (‘!’CC is displayed only when the LA-FZB2 Mount
Adaptor is attached).
For details, see “<‘!’ IND> 02 (U06)” (page 30) in the
OPERATION menu.
c Optical signal level indicator
Displays the light level using segments.
CAMTBPU: Optical signal level on the BPU connector of CA
unit.
CAMtBPU: Optical signal level on the CA connector of BPU
unit.
BPUTCCU: Optical signal level on the CCU connector of
BPU unit.
BPUtCCU: Optical signal level on the CAMERA connector
of CCU unit.
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BPU
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CCU
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Menu Operations
You can make various camera settings using the menu
displayed in the viewfinder.
The following controls are used to operate the menu.
Rear operation panel
RET1TAL LY
ON
OFF
MIC
ON
OFF
PROD
INCOM
ENG
DISPLAY/MENU switch
Note
SY model shown.
Menu Display
To display a menu page
Set the DISPLAY/MENU switch to MENU.
The menu page last accessed will be displayed. If this is the
first time, the CONTENTS page of the USER menu will be
displayed.
To display the TOP MENU screen
Push and hold the menu control knob and set the DISPLAY/
MENU switch to MENU to display “TOP” in the top right corner
of the screen.
Turn the menu control knob to move the , cursor to “TOP”
and push the knob to display the TOP MENU, listing the
available menus.
RET
2 3 4
PGM2PGM1
<TOP MENU>
USER
USER MENU CUSTOMIZE
ALL
OPERATION
PAINT
MAINTENANCE
FILE
DIAGNOSIS
ASSIGNABLE
DISPLAY
OFF
MENU
Menu control knob
Push
Turn
CALL
d CHU MODE indicator
Displays the current connection status (CHU MODE setting)
(page 41).
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MenuDescription
USERThis menu includes often-used menu pages
USER MENU
CUSTOMIZE
ALLThis menu permits you to control all items of the
OPERATIONThis menu contains items for video camera
PAINTThis menu contains items for making detailed
MAINTENANCE This menu contains items for performing camera
FILEThis menu is for performing file operations, such
DIAGNOSISThis menu is used to display self-diagnostic
selected from among the OPERATION, PAINT,
MAINTENANCE, FILE, and DIAGNOSIS menus.
You can edit the factory default menu structure
(page 22) using the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE
menu.
This menu allows you to edit the USER menu
items.
For details, see “Editing the USER Menu”
(page 22).
OPERATION menu, PAINT menu,
MAINTENANCE menu, FILE menu, and
DIAGNOSIS menu as a single menu.
operators to operate the camera. It mainly
permits viewfinder, intercom, and switch settings.
image adjustments while using a waveform
monitor to monitor the waveforms output from the
video camera. Support of a video engineer is
usually required to use this menu.
Although you can also use an external control
device (RCP/RM, etc.)to set the items on this
menu, the menu is useful when using the camera
by itself outdoors.
maintenance and infrequently used “paint” items.
as writing or clearing the reference file.
information.
To disable the “TOP” indication
Turn the power off and then on again to disable selection of
TOP.
Menu Settings
To select a menu from TOP MENU
Turn the menu control knob to move the , cursor to the
desired menu and push the knob.
The CONTENTS page (page No. 00) or the last accessed
page of the selected menu is displayed.
To select a page from the menu CONTENTS
page
Turn the menu control knob to move the , cursor to the
desired page and push the knob.
Arrows are displayed to indicate the direction for
scrolling if the page is scrollable.
CONTENTS 00 TOP
01.<VF DISPLAY>
02.<'!'IND>
Cursor
03.<VF MARKER>
04.<VF DETAIL>
05.<DYNAMIC FOCUS>
06.<FOCUS ASSIST>
07.<ZEBRA>
08.<CURSOR>
09.<VF OUT>
10.<VF-B SETUP>
The selected page appears.
Page No.
<VF DETAIL> 04 TOP
VF DETAIL : ON 25%
CRISP : 0
FREQUENCY: 9M
FLICKER : OFF
To change the displayed page
1 Check that the , cursor is pointing to the page
number then push the menu control knob.
The , cursor changes to a flashing ? (question mark).
Flashing
<VF DETAIL> ? 04 TOP
VF DETAIL : ON 25%
CRISP : 0
FREQUENCY: 9M
FLICKER : OFF
2 Turn the menu control knob to flip through the pages,
and push the knob when the desired page is
displayed.
The ? (question mark) changes back to ,. Items on the
page can now be selected.
To return to the TOP MENU screen
Turn the menu control knob to move the , cursor to TOP
and push the knob.
<VF DETAIL> 04 TOP
VF DETAIL : ON 25%
CRISP : 0
FREQUENCY: 9M
FLICKER : OFF
To set a menu item
If ? (question mark) is displayed to the left of the page number,
push the menu control knob to change to the , cursor.
Settings on the displayed page can now be modified.
1 Turn the menu control knob to move the , cursor to
the desired item to set and push the knob.
The , cursor changes to a flashing ? (question mark).
2 Turn the menu control knob to change the setting.
When the knob is turned quickly, the values change
quickly for coarse adjustment; when turned slowly, the
values change slowly for fine adjustment.
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To cancel a changed setting
Set the STATUS/CANCEL switch to CANCEL before
pushing the menu control knob to restore the original
setting.
To suspend menu changes
Set the DISPLAY/MENU switch to OFF to turn off the
menu screen display.
The menu setting operation can be restarted by setting
the DISPLAY/MENU switch back to MENU.
3 Push the menu control knob.
The ? (question mark) changes back to ,, and the item
setting is registered.
4 To change other settings on the same menu page,
repeat steps 1 to 3.
To enter a character string
If you press the menu control knob when the , cursor is
pointing to a text item, such as a file ID, a square cursor and
the list of selectable characters are displayed.
The cursor is moved by turning the menu control knob.
1 Move the cursor to the position where you wish enter
a character and push the menu control knob.
The cursor is displayed in the character list.
2 Move the cursor to the character to enter and push
the menu control knob.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter other characters.
• Select INS to insert a space character at the cursor
position.
• Select DEL to delete the character at the cursor
position.
• Select RET to return to step 1 without changing the
character.
• Entering the maximum number of characters (up to the
right edge) moves the cursor to ESC on the lower right
of the character list.
Editing the USER Menu
You can select desired pages and items from the
OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, FILE, and
DIAGNOSIS menus and register them in the USER menu.
Registering frequently-used pages and items in the USER
menu is useful for quickly and simply changing settings.
The following pages are included in the USER menu by factory
default.
Menu pageUSER
menu No.
<VF OUT>U01OPERATION09
<VF DETAIL>U02OPERATION04
<DYNAMIC FOCUS>U03OPERATION05
<FOCUS ASSIST>U04OPERATION06
<VF DISPLAY>U05OPERATION01
<‘!’ IND>U06OPERATION02
<VF MARKER>U07OPERATION03
<CURSOR>U08OPERATION08
<ZEBRA>U09OPERATION07
<SWITCH ASSIGN1>U10OPERATION11
<SWITCH ASSIGN2>U11OPERATION12
<HEADSET MIC>U12OPERATION14
<OUTPUT FORMAT>U13MAINTENANCEM08
<PROMPTER2 OUT>U14MAINTENANCEM09
<SDI OUT>U15MAINTENANCEM10
<ROM VERSION>U16DIAGNOSISD03
For details about the items on each page, see the source
menu tables in “Menu List” (page 25).
The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to add,
delete, and reorder pages and items in the USER menu to
make it easier to use.
Source menu / Page No.
3 Select END and push the menu control knob.
The new input string is registered.
To restore the original character string
Select ESC and push the menu control knob.
To restore a setting to its standard value
Select the menu item and push and hold the menu control
knob for 3 seconds when the , cursor is displayed to restore
the setting to the reference file value.
If 10 SEC CLEAR has been set to ON on the <FILE CLEAR>
page of the FILE menu, you can reset the setting in the
reference file for the selected item to the factory-set value by
pushing and holding the menu control knob for a further
10 seconds.
To exit the menu
Set the DISPLAY/MENU switch to OFF.
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Editing by item
The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to add a
new page to the USER menu and add desired items to the
page.
When shipped, the EDIT page contains factory-preset items,
but USER 1 EDIT to USER 19 EDIT pages are all blank. You
can register up to 10 items, including blank lines, on each of
these pages.
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To add items to a page
5 Add the items.
1 Select USER MENU CUSTOMIZE on the TOP MENU
screen (see page 20).
If this is the first time the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE
menu has been displayed, the CONTENTS page appears.
CONTENTS E00
xx
01.EDIT PAGE
02.USER 1 EDIT
c
03.USER 2 EDIT
04.USER 3 EDIT
05.USER 4 EDIT
06.USER 5 EDIT
07.USER 6 EDIT
08.USER 7 EDIT
09.USER 8 EDIT
10.USER 9 EDIT
TOP
If the menu has been used before, the page last accessed
appears.
2 If the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the menu
control knob until the , cursor points to one of
USER 1 EDIT to USER 19 EDIT, then push the knob to
select the page.
If a different page is displayed, turn the menu control
knob until the desired page screen appears then push
the knob to select the page.
Example: When you select the USER 2 EDIT page
USER 2 EDIT E03cTOP
1 Turn the menu control knob until the page that has the
desired items appears, then push the knob.
2 Turn the menu control knob to move the , cursor to
the desired item and push the knob.
The USER 2 EDIT page appears again, displaying the
added item.
6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 to add the remaining items.
You can add up to 10 items per page.
To change the order of items on a page
1 Move the , cursor to the item to be moved and push
the menu control knob.
The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.
2 Select MOVE and push the menu control knob.
The previously displayed page appears again.
3 Move the , cursor to the position where you wish to
move the page and push the menu control knob.
ITEM MOVE
xx
c
VF OUT : COLOR
VF DETAIL : OFF
MARKER : ON
CURSOR : OFF
ZEBRA SW : OFF
: 1
z
ASSIGNABLE1 : OFF
ESC
3 Move the , cursor to the item to be added (this
operation is unnecessary if no item exists on the
page, as shown in the figure above) then push the
menu control knob.
The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.
EDIT FUNCTION
c
INSERT
MOVE
DELETE
BLANK
ESC
4 Move the , cursor to INSERT and push the menu
control knob.
The page with the last item added appears.
<SW STATUS> P01
FLARE :
GAMMA : ON
BLK GAM : OFF
KNEE : ON
WHT CLIP: ON
DETAIL : ON
LVL DEP : ON
SKIN DTL: OFF
MATRIX : OFF
c
ON
ESC
The item selected in step 1 moves to the position that you
selected in step 3.
In the above example, ASSIGNABLE1 is moved to the top,
and the other items are moved down one line.
To delete an item from a page
1 Move the , cursor to the item to be deleted and push
the menu control knob.
The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.
2 Select DELETE then push the menu control knob.
The previously displayed page appears again, and the
message “DELETE OK? YES,NO” appears.
3 Move the , cursor to YES and push the menu control
knob.
To insert a blank line
1 Move the , cursor to the item above which you wish
to insert a blank line and push the menu control knob.
The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.
2 Select BLANK then push the menu control knob.
The previously displayed page appears again, and a blank
line is inserted above the specified item.
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Note
You cannot insert a blank line on a page if 10 items have
already been registered.
Editing by page
You can add a page to the USER menu, delete a page from
the USER menu, or replace pages, using the EDIT PAGE of
the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu.
To add a page
1 Select USER MENU CUSTOMIZE on the TOP MENU
screen.
If this is the first time the USER MENU CUSTOMIZE
menu has been displayed, the CONTENTS page appears.
If the menu has been used before, the page last accessed
appears.
To delete a page
1 On the EDIT PAGE screen of the USER MENU
CUSTOMIZE menu, move the , cursor to the page to
be deleted and push the menu control knob.
The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.
2 Select DELETE then push the menu control knob.
The previously displayed page appears again, and the
message “DELETE OK? YES,NO” appears.
ITEM DELETE
DELETE OK? YES
01.<VF OUT>
02.<VF DETAIL>
03.<DYNAMIC FOCUS>
04.<FOCUS ASSIST>
z
05.<VF DISPLAY>
06.<'!' IND>
07.<VF MARKER>
08.<CURSOR>
09.<ZEBRA>
10.<SWITCH ASSIGN1>
ESC
c
NO
2 If the CONTENTS page is displayed, turn the menu
control knob to move the , cursor to EDIT PAGE and
push the menu control knob to display the EDIT PAGE
screen.
If a different page is displayed, turn the menu control
knob until the EDIT PAGE screen appears and push
the menu control knob to select the page.
EDIT PAGE E01
xx
01.<VF OUT>
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02.<VF DETAIL>
03.<DYNAMIC FOCUS>
04.<FOCUS ASSIST>
05.<VF DISPLAY>
06.<'!' IND>
07.<VF MARKER>
08.<CURSOR>
09.<ZEBRA>
10.<SWITCH ASSIGN1>
TOP
3 Move the , cursor to the position where you wish to
add the page and push the menu control knob.
The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.
4 Select INSERT then push the menu control knob.
The selected page appears.
CONTENTS
xx
c
01.USER 1
02.USER 2
03.USER 3
04.USER 4
05.USER 5
06.USER 6
07.USER 7
08.USER 8
09.USER 9
10.USER 10
ESC
3 Move the , cursor to YES and push the menu control
knob.
To change the order of pages
1 On the EDIT PAGE screen of the USER MENU
CUSTOMIZE menu, move the , cursor to the page
that you wish to move and press the menu control
knob.
The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.
2 Select MOVE and push the menu control knob.
The EDIT PAGE screen appears again.
3 Move the , cursor to the position where you wish to
move the page and push the menu control knob.
ITEM MOVE
xx
01.<VF OUT>
02.<VF DETAIL>
03.<DYNAMIC FOCUS>
04.<FOCUS ASSIST>
c
05.<VF DISPLAY>
06.<'!' IND>
07.<VF MARKER>
08.<CURSOR>
09.<ZEBRA>
z
10.<SWITCH ASSIGN1>
The page selected in step 1 moves to the position selected in
step 3. In the above example, <SWITCH ASSIGN1> moves to
05, and the <VF DISPLAY> and following pages move down
one line.
ESC
5 Move the , cursor to the desired page and push the
menu control knob.
This adds the page above the item position selected in
step 3.
To cancel addition of a page
Before pushing the menu control knob in step 5, turn the
menu control knob to move the , cursor to ESC at the
top right of the screen and push the knob.
The EDIT PAGE screen appears again.
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Menu List
This section shows the menus displayed in the viewfinder in
tables.
• For pages that have been registered in the USER menu at
the factory, the USER menu page numbers are indicated in
parenthesis in the No. column of the tables.
• A CONTENTS page (numbered 00) is also provided for
each menu.
Menu Tree
OPERATION menu
VF DISPLAY
01 (U05)
'!' IND
02 (U06)
VF MARKER
03 (U07)
VF DETAIL
04 (U02)
EX
ZOOM
DISP
FOCUS
ND
CC
5600K
IRIS
GAIN
SHUTTER
RETURN
TALK
MESSAFAGE
ND
CC
5600K
SHUTTER
FAN
EXT
Y TALLY
MARKER
LEVEL
CENTER
SAFETY ZONE
EFFECT
ASPECT
MASK
SAFETY
VF DETAIL
CRISP
FREQUENCY
FLICKER
AREA
COLOR DETAIL
PEAK COLOR
CHROMA LEVEL
DYNAMIC FOCUS
ZOOM LINK
COLOR SEL
Legend
CCU: HDCU2000 or HDCU2500 Camera Control Unit
Settings: Factory default settings shown underlined.
ENTER to execute: Execute by pushing the menu control knob.
DYNAMIC FOCUS
05 (U03)
FOCUS ASSIST
06 (U04)
ZEBRA
07 (U09)
CURSOR
08 (U08)
VF OUT
09 (U01)
DYNAMIC FOCUS
FREQUENCY
CRISP
LEVEL
PEAK COLOR
THRESHOLD
CHROMA LEVEL
INDICATOR
MODE
LEVEL
GAIN
OFFSET
AREA MARKER
SIZE
POSITION
POSITION H
POSITION V
ZEBRA
ZEBRA1
LEVEL
WIDTH
ZEBRA2
CURSOR
LEVEL
BOX/CROSS
H POSITION
V POSITION
WIDTH
HEIGHT
BOX MEMORY
H POSI
V POSI
WIDTH
HEIGHT
VF-A OUT
VF-B OUT
RET MIX VF
MIX DIRECTION
MIX VF MODE
MIX VF LEVEL
CHARACTER LEVEL
SHRINK MODE
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VF-B SETUPTRESOLUTION
10
SWITCH ASSIGN1
11 (U10)
SWITCH ASSIGN2
12 (U11)
RETURN
13
HEADSET MIC
14 (U12)
INTERCOM
15
TRACKER
16
OPERATOR FILE
17
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
PEAKING
ASSIGNABLE
LENS VTR S/S
HANDLE SW1
HANDLE SW2
ZOOM SPEED
RET1 SEL
RET2 SEL
RET1+ RET2
VBS RET ASPECT
INTERCOM MIC
LEVEL
POWER
UNBAL
INTERCOM RECEIVE SELECT
INTERCOM
(SY model)
ENG (CE model)
PROD (CE model)
PGM1
PGM2
TRACKER
SIDE TONE
TRACKER RECEIVE SELECT
INTERCOM
(SY model)
ENG (CE model)
PROD (CE model)
PGM1
PGM2
INPUT LEVEL
OUTPUT LEVEL L-CH
OUTPUT LEVEL R-CH
READ (USB t CAM)
WRITE (CAM t USB)
PRESET
FILE ID
CAM CODE
DATE
PAINT menu
SW STATUS
P01
VIDEO LEVEL
P02
COLOR TEMP
P03
GAMMA
P04
BLACK GAMMA
P05
SATURATION
P06
KNEE
P07
WHITE CLIP
P08
DETAIL 1
P09
DETAIL 2
P10
FLARE
GAMMA
BLK GAM
KNEE
WHT CLIP
DETAIL
LVL DEP
SKIN DTL
MATRIX
WHITE
BLACK
FLARE
GAMMA
FLARE
TEST
WHITE
AUTO WHITE
BALANCE
COLOR TEMP
BALANCE
MASTER
LEVEL
COARSE
TABLE
GAMMA
TEST
LEVEL
RANGE
TEST
SATURATION
LOW KEY SAT
RANGE
TEST
K POINT
K SLOPE
KNEE
KNEE MAX
KNEE SAT
AUTO KNEE
POINT LIMIT
SLOPE
ABS
W CLIP
ABS
DETAIL
LEVEL
LIMITER M
LIMITER WHT
LIMITER BLK
CRISP
LEVEL DEPEND
ABS
H/V RATIO
FREQ
MIX RATIO
KNEE APT
DTL H/V MODE
ABS
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HD DETAIL
P11
SKIN DETAIL
P12
USER MATRIX
P13
MULTI MATRIX
P14
SHUTTER
P15
NOISE SUPPRESSION
P16
SCENE FILE
P17
DETAIL
LEVEL
LIMITER M
LIMITER WHT
LIMITER BLK
CRISP
LEVEL DEPEND
H/V RATIO
FREQ
ABS
SKIN DTL
SKIN GATE
ABS
NATURAL SKINDTL
ZOOM LINK
TELE
WIDE
CH SW
HUE
PHASE
WIDTH
SAT
LEVEL
R-G
R-B
G-R
G-B
B-R
B-G
MATRIX
PRESET
USER
MULTI
ADAPTIVE MATRIX
PHASE
HUE
SAT
ALL CLEAR
GATE
MATRIX
PRESET
USER
MULTI
SHUTTER
ECS FREQ
SLS
FRM
SUPPRESSION
1
2
3
4
5
STORE
STANDARD
READ
WRITE
FILE ID
CAM CODE
DATE
MAINTENANCE menu
AUTO SETUP
M01
WHITE SHADING
M02
BLACK SHADING
M03
AUTO IRIS
M04
LENS
M05
M06
CALL/TALLY
M07
OUTPUT FORMAT
M08 (U13)
PROMPTER2 OUT
M09 (U14)
SDI OUT
M10 (U15)
AUTO BLACK
AUTO WHITE
AUTO WHITE SHADING
AUTO BLACK SHADING
TEST
V SAW
V PARA
H SAW
H PARA
WHITE
AUTO WHITE SHADING
WHITE SHAD MODE
V SAW
V PARA
H SAW
H PARA
BLACK
MASTER GAIN
AUTO BLACK SHADING
AUTO IRIS
WINDOW
OVERRIDE
IRIS LEVEL
APL RATIO
IRIS GAIN
IRIS CLOSE
F N
O. DISP
LENS AUX
CAM LENS IF
AF DISPLAY
MICMIC GAIN
READ (USB t CAM)
WRITE (CAM t USB)
PRESET
STORE PRESET FILE
FILE ID
CAM CODE
DATE
1
2
3
4
5
STORE
STANDARD
READ (USB t CAM)
WRITE (CAM t USB)
FILE ID
CAM CODE
DATE
STORE FILE
STANDARD
ALL PRESET
READ (USB t CAM)
WRITE (CAM t USB)
FILE ID
CAM CODE
DATE
READ (USB t CAM)
PRESET
FILE ID
CAM CODE
DATE
STORE FILE
No.
NAME
F NO
CENTER MARKER
H POS
V POS
STORE
CUSTOMIZE1
CUSTOMIZE2
CUSTOMIZE3
CUSTOMIZE4
CUSTOMIZE5
CUSTOMIZE CLEAR
READ (USB t CAM)
WRITE (CAM t USB)
FILE ID
CAM CODE
DATE
PRESET OPER
REFERENCE (ALL)
ATO R
10 SEC CLEAR
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DIAGNOSIS menu
OPTICAL LEVEL
D01
BOARD STATUS
D02
ROM VERSION
D03 (U16)
SERIAL NO.
D04
CAM INFO
D05
CAM AUDIO SW INFO
D06
F65 STATUS
D07
CCU t CAM
CAM t CCU
t
BPU
CSA
CSA t BPU
DPR
SY
PS
TX
CAMERA APP
OS
UPDATER
SY
PROP
ENC
TX
MODEL
NO.
OPTION
MODEL
STATUS
POWER
CONNECT
INTERNAL ND
AUDIO CH1
AUDIO CH2
CH1 MIC +48V
CH2 MIC +48V
CA4000
CAM t CSA
CSA t CAM
OPERATION Menu
OPERATION
Page name
Page No.
<VF DISPLAY>
01 (U05)
ItemSettingsDescription
EXON
ZOOMON, OFF
DISPLEFT, RIGT
FOCUSON, OFF
NDON
CCON
5600KON
IRISON
GAINON
SHUTTERON
RETURNON
TALKON
AFON
MESSAGEALL
, OFF
Valid only when using a serial lens.
, OFF
, OFF
, OFF
, OFF
, OFF
, OFF
, OFF
, OFF
, OFFDisplayed only when AF MODE is ON.
, WRN, AT, OFFALL: Displays all messages.
WRN: Displays warning messages and higher.
AT: Displays Auto Setup information and higher.
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OPERATION
Page name
Page No.
<‘!’ IND>
02 (U06)
<VF MARKER>
03 (U07)
<VF DETAIL>
04 (U02)
ItemSettingsDescription
NDON, OFF[IND]: ‘!’ display (see page 20) on/off
, 2, 3, 4, 5 (combinations
1
supported)
CCON
5600KON
SHUTTERON, OFF, ---
FANON, OFF
EXTON
Y TALLYON, OFF
MARKERSets the display of all markers on/off.
VF-AON
VF-BON
LEVEL0 to 100, 70
CENTERON, OFF
SAFETY ZONEON, OFF
EFFECTON, OFF
ASPECTON, OFF
MASKON, OFF
SAFETYON, OFF
VF DETAILON
CRISP–99 to +99, 0
FREQUENCY9M, 14M, 18M
FLICKERON, OFF
AREA100%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%
ZOOM LINKON
COLOR DETAILON, OFF, (OFF)Settings in ( ): Indicates DYNAMIC FOCUS is ON.
COLOR SELBLUE
PEAK COLORON, OFF
CHROMA LEVEL100%, 50%, 25%, 0%
DYNAMIC FOCUSON, OFF
, OFF
A, B
, C, D, E (combinations
supported)
, OFF, ---
ON, OFF
ON, OFF
AUTO1
, AUTO2, MIN, MAX
, OFF
, OFF
, OFF
WHITE
, BLACK, DOT
1, 2, 3, 41: Full cross
80.0, 90.0, 92.5, 95.0%
, (FOCUS)(FOCUS): Displayed when INDICATOR in <FOCUS
16:9, 15:9, 14:9, 13:9, 4:3
0 to 15, 12Sets the mask level outside the aspect ratio area.
, (AREA)Sets the safety marker in Aspect mode.
80.0, 90.0
0 to 100%, 25%
0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%
, 92.5, 95.0%
, OFF
, OFF
, RED, YELLOW, GREEN
[NORMAL]: Specifies the conditions for which the ‘!’
display is not shown, even if [IND] is ON. (By
specifying standard items, you can receive
notifications on the ‘!’ display whenever a nonstandard item is selected.)
Ex: With the default setting of ND, the ‘!’ display will
appear when an ND filter other than 1 is selected.
---: When a CCU is connected (cannot be modified)
VF-A: HDVF-series viewfinder
VF-B: DVF-series viewfinder
2: Full cross with hole
3: Center
4: Center with hole
ASSIST> is ON.
(AREA): Displayed when AREA MARKER in <FOCUS
ASSIST> is ON.
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OPERATION
Page name
Page No.
<DYNAMIC FOCUS>
05 (U03)
<FOCUS ASSIST>
06 (U04)
<ZEBRA>
07 (U09)
<CURSOR>
08 (U08)
ItemSettingsDescription
DYNAMIC FOCUSON, OFF, (OFF)HD 4-times/6-times frame rate mode, (OFF) is
FREQUENCYEXTRA-LOW
CRISP0% to 99%, 6%
LEVELLOW, MID, HIGH, VERY HIGH
PEAK COLOROFF, RED, BLUE, GREEN,
THRESHOLD0% to 100%, 50%
CHROMA LEVEL0% to 100%, 19%
INDICATORON, OFF, (EFFECT)(EFFECT): Displayed when EFFECT in <VF
MODEBOX
LEVEL0 to 100%, 70%
GAIN0 to 99, 50
OFFSET0 to 99, 50
AREA MARKERON, OFF, (ASPECT)(ASPECT): Displayed when ASPECT SAFETY in <VF
SIZESMALL, MIDDLE
POSITIONLEFT, CENTER
POSITION H0 to 99, 50
POSITION V0 to 99, 50
ZEBRAVF-A: HDVF-series viewfinder
VF-AON, OFF
VF-BON, OFF
ZEBRA1
LEVEL50 to 109%, 70%
WIDTH0 to 30%, 10%
ZEBRA250 to 109%, 100%
CURSORON, OFF
LEVEL0 to 100%, 70%
BOX/CROSSBOX, CROSS
H POSITION0 to 99, 50
V POSITION0 to 99, 50
WIDTH0 to 99, 50
HEIGHT0 to 99, 50
BOX MEMORY1/2/3: OFF, ON
H POSI1/2/3: 0 to 99, 50
V POSI1/2/3: 0 to 99, 50
WIDTH1/2/3: 0 to 99, 50
HEIGHT1/2/3: 0 to 99, 50
HIGH
BROWN, PURPLE, YELLOW
, B&W, COL
, LEFT, TOP, RIGHT
BTM
QUICK, SMOOTH
1, 2, 1&2
WHITE, BLACK, DOT
, LOW, MIDDLE,
, LARGE
, RIGHT
selected.
MARKER> is ON.
MARKER> is ON.
VF-B: DVF-series viewfinder
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OPERATION
Page name
Page No.
<VF OUT>
09 (U01)
<VF-B SETUP>
10
<SWITCH ASSIGN1>
11 (U10)
<SWITCH ASSIGN2>
12 (U11)
<RETURN>
13
ItemSettingsDescription
VF-A OUTCOLOR, Y, R, G, B
VF-B OUTCOLOR
RET MIX VFON, OFF
MIX DIRECTIONMAIN, RET
MIX VF MODEY-MIX, WIRE(W), WIRE(B)
MIX VF LEVEL0 to 80%
CHARACTER LEVEL0 to 5, 5
SHRINK MODEON, OFF
RESOLUTIONDisplays the resolution of the connected viewfinder.
CONTRAST–99 to +99Display only if there is a control switch or control knob
to 8Sets the number of accumulated frames of the slow
, 50, 80%
ON, OFF
, 1/120, 1/125,
, SMPTE-
Select the axis (angle) for which to adjust the
multimatrix correction function, and set HUE and SAT.
(HUE and SAT can be adjusted independently for 16
axes.)
DETAIL> is ON.
CCU is not connected (cannot be modified)
Shutter step selection
Turns the slow shutter function on/off.
Disabled when CHU MODE is set to F65.
shutter function.
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PA IN T
Page name
Page No.
<SCENE FILE>
P17
ItemSettingsDescription
1Stores and reads scene files (paint data):
2
3
4
5
STOREENTER to execute
STANDARDENTER to executeLoads the standard paint data.
READENTER to executeReads five scene files from a USB flash drive into
WRITEENTER to executeWrites five scene files from internal memory to a USB
FILE ID16 characters (max.)Enters a comment in the scene file to save to a USB
CAM CODEVideo camera codeDisplay only
DATEDateDisplay only
MAINTENANCE Menu
To store a file in internal memory, specify the number
after executing STORE.
To read a file, specify the file number only.
internal memory.
flash drive.
flash drive.
See “To enter a character string” (page 22).
MAINTENANCE
Page name
Page No.
<AUTO SETUP>
M01
<WHITE SHADING>
M02
<BLACK SHADING>
M03
ItemSettingsDescription
AUTO BLACKENTER to executeDisabled when CHU MODE is set to F65.
AUTO WHITEENTER to execute
AUTO WHITE SHADINGENTER to execute
AUTO BLACK SHADINGENTER to executeDisabled when CHU MODE is set to F65.
TESTOFF
V SAWR/G/B: –99 to +99, 0
V PARAR/G/B: –99 to +99, 0
H SAWR/G/B: –99 to +99, 0
H PARAR/G/B: –99 to +99, 0
WHITER/G/B: –99 to +99, 0
AUTO WHITE SHADINGENTER to execute
WHITE SHAD MODERGB, RB
V SAWR/G/B: –99 to +99, 0R, G, and B values can be independently set.
V PARAR/G/B: –99 to +99, 0
H SAWR/G/B: –99 to +99, 0
H PARAR/G/B: –99 to +99, 0
BLACKR/G/B/M: –99 to +99, 0
MASTER GAIN–3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12 dB
AUTO BLACK SHADINGENTER to execute
, SAW, 10STEP
R, G, and B values can be independently set.
M (master) value can also be set for BLACK.
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MAINTENANCE
Page name
Page No.
<AUTO IRIS>
M04
<LENS>
M05
<MIC GAIN>
M06
<CALL/TALLY>
M07
<OUTPUT FORMAT>
M08 (U13)
ItemSettingsDescription
AUTO IRISON, OFF, (ON), (OFF)Settings in ( ): When a remote control unit/panel or
WINDOW1
OVERRIDE–99 to 99, ---
IRIS LEVEL–99 to +99, 0
APL RATIO–99 to +99, 65
IRIS GAIN–99 to +99, 0
IRIS CLOSEON, OFF
F NO. DISPCONTROL, RETURNSwitches the iris indicator on the panel when AUTO
LENS AUXON, OFF
CAM LENS IFOFF, Type-C
AF DISPLAYON, OFF
MIC20, 30, 40, 50, 60
CCU CALLOFF, ON
CAM CALLOFF
TALLY SWFRONT
CURRENT1080-59.94P, 1080-50P,
, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6Selects the auto iris detection window.
, Type-A,
Type-C+12P, Type-A+12P
dBValid only in standalone mode.
, ------: When a CCU is not connected (cannot be
, ON, ---
, REAR, BOTH
1080-29.97P, 1080-25P,
1080-24P, 1080-23.98P,
59.94P (4x), 59.94P (6x),
59.94P (2x), 50P (4x), 50P (6x),
50P (2x)
CCU is not connected, when CHU MODE is set to
F65 and LENS AUX is OFF, and in 4-times/6-times
frame rate modes (cannot be modified).
123
456
Light is detected in the shaded areas.
When LENS AUX is ON.
Temporarily changes the auto iris level brightness
standard by up to ±2 stops.
–99: Closes the iris 2 stops
99: Opens the iris 2 stops
--- : OFF
The setting returns to “---” when the power is turned
off.
When LENS AUX is ON.
±4 stops, when LENS AUX is ON.
When LENS AUX is ON.
IRIS is off.
CONTROL: Displays the value from the camera.
RETURN: Displays the return value from the lens.
(When AUTO IRIS is on, always displays the return
value from the lens.)
ON: When a lens is connected to the AUX connector
on the rear panel. The CA unit must be rebooted
after changing settings.
Sets the type of lens connected to the PMW-F55.
Enabled when CHU MODE is set to F55.
Enabled only when an AF lens is connected.
modified)
Displays the current format.
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MAINTENANCE
Page name
Page No.
<PROMPTER2 OUT>
M09 (U14)
<SDI OUT>
M10 (U15)
<TRUNK>
M11
<GENLOCK>
M12
<AUDIO INPUT SEL>
M13
<F55 AUDIO SET1>
M14
ItemSettingsDescription
OUTPUTPROMPTER2, SD-SYNC,
VBS-OUTDisplayed when OUTPUT is VBS.
CHARACTERON, OFF
GAIN–99 to +99, 0
CHROMA–99 to +99, 0
SETUPON, OFFDisplayed when format is NTSC (SY model).
DOWN CONVERTERDisplayed when OUTPUT is VBS.
SELECTMAIN
ASPECTSQ
SYNC-OUTDisplayed when OUTPUT is SD-SYNC or HD-SYNC.
V-PHASE–999 to +999, 0
H-PHASE–999 to +999, 0
SDI-MONI OUTMAIN, VF, RET, HD-PROMPT,
CHARACTERON, OFF
EMB AUDIOOFF, F55 MIC, CA MIC, PGM
REMOTE SELECTRM
REFERENCECCU, INTERNAL, GENLOCKDisplays sync status
GENLOCK ENABLE
STATUS
FORMAT
PHASE
V–1024 to +1023, 0
H–1700 to +1700, 0
AUDIO INF55, CA, MIC-F55 AES-CASelects the audio signal input.
INPUTEnabled only when CHU MODE is set to F55.
MIC CH1 REF–60dB, –50dB
MIC CH2 REF–60dB, –50dB
LIMITOFF
WIND FILTERTurns the Window Filter function on/off.
CH1OFF
CH2OFF
OUTPUT
CHCH1/CH2
MONITORCH1/CH2
HD-SYNC, VF
, RET, VF
, EC
OFF
(1-MIC1 2- ---)Display only
(3-AES1 4-AES2)Display only
(1-PGM1 2-PGM2)Display only
(3-ENG 4-PROD)Display only
, TRUNK
, –6dB, –9dB, –12dB, –15dB,
–17dB
, ON
, ON
, VBS
, DISABLENot displayed when a CCU or BPU is connected.
, –40dBSelects the reference input level when the AUDIO IN
, –40dBSelects the reference input level when the AUDIO IN
, CH1, CH2Selects the monitor audio output.
Note
VBS output is not supported when the format is
23.98P or 24P.
Only CA is enabled when CHU MODE is set to F65.
CH1 switch is set to MIC.
CH2 switch is set to MIC.
Selects the limiter characteristic (saturation level) for
strong input signals when adjusting the audio input
level manually.
OFF: Do not use limiter.
Selects the audio output.
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Page name
Page No.
<F55 AUDIO SET2>
M15
<DATE>
M16
<CHU MODE>
M17
<OTHERS>
M18
<OPTION KEY>
M19
ItemSettingsDescription
LEVELSet to AUTO to automatically adjust the recording
CH1 SELECTAUTO
CH2 SELECTAUTO
CH1 LEVEL–99 to +99, ±0
CH2 LEVEL–99 to +99, ±0
AGC SPEC–6dB, –9dB, –12dB, –15dB,
AGC MODEMONO
DATE/TIME2000 to 2099/01 to 12/00 to 31
FILE TIMESTAMP
FORMAT
CURRENTPMW-F55
PMW-F55ENTER to executeSets camera head unit to PMW-F55.
F65(1x, 2x)ENTER to executeSets camera head unit to F65 (normal speed, 2x frame
FAN MODEOFF, AUTO1, AUTO2, MIN, MAX AUTO1: Normal-speed rotation
READ (USBtCAM)ENTER to executeReads the install key from a USB flash drive.
INSTALLED OPTIONDisplayed only when an option has been installed.
, MANUAL
, MANUAL
–17dB
, STEREOSelects the AGC mode for adjusting the input level of
00 to 23: 00 to 59
1 Y/Mn/D, 2 Mn/D, 3 D/M/Y
4 D/M, 5 M/D/Y
, 6 M/D
, F65(1x ,2x)Currently selected camera head setting
level.
Enabled only when CHU MODE is set to F55.
Adjusts the recording level when SELECT for the
corresponding channel is set to MANUAL.
Selects the AGC characteristic (saturation level).
the analog audio signal to record on channels 1 and 2.
MONO: Each channel is adjusted independently.
STEREO: Channels adjusted in stereo mode.
Y: Year
Mn: Month (numeric)
Mn: Month (English abbreviation)
D: Day
rate).
AUTO2: Slow speed rotation
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FILE Menu
Six types of files can be used for easy adjustments of the
camera; Operator, Reference, Scene, User gamma, Lens,
and Custom matrix files.
You can store the items set with the OPERATION menu and
customized USER menu in the Operator file.
For details about the specific items included in these files, refer
to the Maintenance Manual.
FILE
Page name
Page No.
<OPERATOR FILE>
F01
<SCENE FILE>
F02
<REFERENCE>
F03
ItemSettingsDescription
READ (USBtCAM)ENTER to executeReads the operator file from a USB flash drive.
WRITE (CAMtUSB)ENTER to executeWrites the current operator file item settings to a USB
PRESETENTER to executeLoads the operator file data stored in internal memory.
STORE PRESET FILEENTER to executeWrites the current operator file item settings to the
FILE ID16 characters (max.)Enters a comment in the operator file to save to a USB
CAM CODEVideo camera codeDisplay only
DATEDateDisplay only
1Stores and reads scene files (paint data):
2
3
4
5
STOREENTER to execute
STANDARDENTER to executeLoads the standard paint data.
READ (USBtCAM)ENTER to executeReads five scene files from a USB flash drive into
WRITE (CAMtUSB)ENTER to executeWrites five scene files from internal memory to a USB
FILE ID16 characters (max.)Enters a comment in the scene file to save to a USB
CAM CODEVideo camera codeDisplay only
DATEDateDisplay only
STORE FILEENTER to executeWrites the current settings of the reference file items to
STANDARDENTER to executeLoads the reference file stored in internal memory.
ALL PRESETENTER to executeRestores the reference file stored in internal memory
READ (USBtCAM)ENTER to executeReads the reference file from a USB flash drive.
WRITE (CAMtUSB)ENTER to executeWrites the current status of reference file items to a
FILE ID16 characters (max.)Enters a comment in the reference file to save to a
CAM CODEVideo camera codeDisplay only
DATEDateDisplay only
flash drive.
operator file in internal memory.
flash drive.
See “To enter a character string” (page 22).
To store a file in internal memory, specify the number
after executing STORE.
To read a file, specify the file number only.
internal memory.
flash drive.
flash drive.
See “To enter a character string” (page 22).
the reference file in internal memory.
to factory default settings. The CA unit must be
rebooted after the command is executed.
USB flash drive.
USB flash drive.
See “To enter a character string” (page 22).
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FILE
Page name
Page No.
<USER GAMMA>
F04
<LENS FILE>
F05
<MATRIX>
F06
<FILE CLEAR>
F07
ItemSettingsDescription
READ (USBtCAM)ENTER to executeReads the user gamma file from a USB flash drive.
PRESETENTER to executeLoads the user gamma file data stored in internal
FILE ID16 characters (max.)Enters a comment in the user gamma file to save to a
CAM CODEVideo camera codeDisplay only
DATEDateDisplay only
STORE FILEENTER to execute
No.1 to 17, 1
NAMECan be modified only when using a serial lens.
F NOF1.0 to F3.4, F1.5
CENTER MARKERSets and stores the center marker position.
H POS–20 to +20, 0
V POS–20 to +20, 0
STOREENTER to execute
CUSTOMIZE1/2/3/4/5: ENTER to executeStores the current multimatrix data in the custom
CUSTOMIZE CLEARENTER to executeClears the custom matrix file stored in internal
READ (USBtCAM)ENTER to executeReads the matrix file from a USB flash drive.
WRITE (CAMtUSB)ENTER to executeWrites the current status of matrix file items to a USB
FILE ID16 characters (max.)Enters a comment in the scene file to save to a USB
CAM CODEVideo camera codeDisplay only
DATEDateDisplay only
PRESET OPERATORENTER to execute
REFERENCE (ALL)ENTER to execute
10 SEC CLEARON, OFF
memory.
USB flash drive.
See “To enter a character string” (page 22).
1 to 16: When using a non-serial lens
17: When using a serial lens
Can be modified only when using a serial lens.
H POS: Increasing the value moves the position to the
right.
V POS: Increasing the value moves the position
downwards.
matrix file in internal memory.
memory.
flash drive.
flash drive.
See “To enter a character string” (page 22).
Sets the function when clearing the selected menu
item to ON/OFF.
See “To restore a setting to its standard value”
(page 22).
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DIAGNOSIS Menu
This is a display-only menu, and cannot be used to set video camera functions.
However, some items set conditions for displaying items.
DIAGNOSIS
Page name
Page No.
<OPTICAL LEVEL>
D01
<BOARD STATUS>
D02
<ROM VERSION>
D03 (U16)
<SERIAL No.>
D04
<CAM INFO>
D05
<CAM AUDIO SW
INFO>
D06
<F65 STATUS>
D07
ItemIndicationDescription
CCUtCAMGREEN, YELLOW, RED, NG, NO SIGNALDisplayed only when a CCU is connected
CAMtCCUGREEN, YELLOW, RED, NG, NO SIGNALDisplayed only when a CCU is connected
BPUtCSAGREEN, YELLOW, RED, NG, NO SIGNAL Displayed only when a BPU is connected
CSAtBPUGREEN, YELLOW, RED, NG, NO SIGNAL Displayed only when a BPU is connected
DPROK, NG
SYOK, NG
PSOK, NG
TXOK, NG
CAMERA APPVx.xx
OSVx.xx
UPDATERVx.xx
SYVx.xx
PROPVx.xx
ENCVx.xx
TXVx.xx
MODELCA4000
NO.xxxxxxx
OPTIONDisplays option functions if any option is
MODELPMW-F55, F65Displays the connected camera setting.
STATUSOK, NGDisplays the camera status.
POWERON, OFFDisplays the camera’s power supply status
CONNECTOK, NGDisplays the status of connections with the
INTERNAL ND(CLEAR), (0.9), (1.8)Displays the status of the PMW-F55 internal
AUDIO CH1(LINE), (MIC), (AES/EBU)Displays the AUDIO SW status on the
AUDIO CH2(LINE), (MIC), (AES/EBU)
CH1 MIC +48V(OFF), (ON)
CH2 MIC +48V(OFF), (ON)
CA4000
AUDIO(MIC), (AES/EBU), (LINE)Displays the CA audio input selector switch
+48V(OFF), (ON)Displays the CA microphone power switch
CAMtCSAOK, CARE, NG, NO SIGNALDisplayed only when CHU MODE is set to
CSAtCAMOK, CARE, NG, NO SIGNAL
installed.
camera.
ND filter.
Displayed only when CHU MODE is set to
F55.
PMW-F55 (cannot be modified).
Displayed only when CHU MODE is set to
F55.
status (cannot be modified).
status (cannot be modified).
F65.
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Appendix
Error Messages
If a problem occurs during operation, the following messages
may be displayed.
Precautions
The fan and battery are consumable parts that will need
periodic replacement.
When operating at room temperature, a normal replacement
cycle will be about 5 years.
However, this replacement cycle represents only a general
guideline and does not imply that the life expectancy of these
parts is guaranteed. For details on parts replacement, contact
your dealer.
The life expectancy of the electrolytic capacitor is about
5 years under normal operating temperatures and normal
usage (8 hours per day; 25 days per month). If usage exceeds
the above normal usage frequency, the life expectancy may
be reduced correspondingly.
Do not subject to severe shocks
Damage to the case or internal components may result.
When finished using
Set the power switch to OFF.
Operation and storage environment
Store in a level place with air conditioning.
If the unit gets wet, make sure it is completely dry before
storage.
Avoid use or storage in the following places:
• Extremely hot or cold places
• Places with high humidity
• Places with strong vibration
• Near strong magnetic fields
• In places where it receives much direct sunlight, or near
heating equipment
Note
To display a message, set the DISPLAY/MENU switch to
DISPLAY or MENU.
MessageMeaning
TEMP WARNINGThe internal temperature is abnormally
FAN STOPThe built-in fan is not rotating properly.
SET SYSTEM CLOCKThe time and date of the internal clock
NO USB FLASH DRIVEA USB flash drive operation was
USB FLASH DRIVE
ERROR
FORMAT ERROR!An attempt was made to access an
WRITE PROTECTEDA file write operation was attempted
FILE ERRORAn error occurred while reading a file
OTHER MODEL’S FILEAn attempt was made to read a file
FILE NOT FOUNDAn attempt was made to read a file
ADAPTOR FAN STOPThe SKC-4065 internal fan is not
PLEASE CONFIRM CHU
MODE
PLEASE UPDATE BPU
SOFTWARE
high.
have not been set.
attempted with no USB flash drive
connected.
An error occurred during access to a
USB flash drive.
unformatted USB flash drive.
with a write-protected USB flash drive.
from a USB flash drive.
from another incompatible model.
that does not exist on the USB flash
drive.
operating.
The CHU MODE setting does not
match the connected camera head.
The BPU4000 and CA4000 software
versions do not match.
Condensation
If the unit is suddenly taken from a cold to a warm location, or
if ambient temperature suddenly rises, moisture may form on
the outer surface of the unit and/or inside of the unit. This is
known as condensation. If condensation occurs, turn off the
unit and wait until the condensation clears before operating
the unit. Operating the unit while condensation is present may
damage the unit.
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PMW-F55 Warning and Error Messages
F65 Warning and Error Messages
If a problem occurs on the PMW-F55, the following warning
and error messages may be displayed in the viewfinder.
For details about messages, refer to the PMW-F55 operating
instructions.
Message type MessageMeaning
WarningCAM: TEMP HIGHThe internal temperature is
ErrorCAM: Exx-xxx
(ex: E95-207)
StatusCAM: FAN
STOPPED
CAM: BACKUP
BATT END
CAM: OPT
LOWPASS
CAM: ABNORMAL
LENS
CAM: PLEASE
EXEC ABB
abnormally high.
A hardware or other error
occurred.
The cooling fan stopped
abnormally.
The backup battery is low
on charge.
The optical lowpass filter
does not match the [High
Frame Rate Mode] setting.
The lens type setting and
the connected lens type are
different.
The ABB (auto black
balance) requires
adjustment.
If a problem occurs on the F65, the following warning and error
messages may be displayed in the viewfinder.
For details about messages, refer to the F65 operating
instructions.
Message type MessageMeaning
WarningCAM:
TEMPERATURE
CARE
CAM: 12V
BATTERY (NEAR
END)
CAM: 24V
BATTERY (NEAR
END)
CAM: OPTICAL
LEVEL CARE
ErrorCAM: DIGITAL VF
ERROR
StatusCAM: 12V
BATTERY (END)
CAM: 24V
BATTERY (END)
CAM:
TEMPERATURE
NG!
CAM: FAN1 NG!Fan 1 at the top has
CAM: FAN2 NG!Fan 2 at the top has
CAM: SYNC
ERROR
CAM: OPTICAL
LEVEL NG!
CAM: OPTICAL
LEVEL NO INPUT
CAM: CRCC
ERROR
OCCURRED
CAM:
UNSUPPORTED
DIGITAL VF
CAM: M.SHUTTER
NG!
CAM: M.SHUTTER
NOT LOCKED
The internal temperature of
the camera is close to the
upper limit.
The voltage of the 12 V
supply has fallen to the
specified Near End value.
The voltage of the 24 V
supply has fallen to the
specified Near End value.
The optical level received
on the SKC-4065 camera
connector has fallen to
critical level.
The DVF-EL100 has failed.
The voltage of the 12 V
supply has fallen to the
specified End value.
The voltage of the 24 V
supply has fallen to the
specified End value.
The internal temperature of
the camera has reached
the upper limit.
stopped.
stopped.
A sync error has occurred.
An optical level error has
occurred on the SKC-4065
camera connector.
There is no input signal on
the SKC-4065 camera
connector.
A CRCC error has occurred
on the SKC-4065 camera
connector.
A digital viewfinder other
than the DVF-EL100 is
connected.
The mechanical shutter
unit has failed.
The mechanical shutter
cannot be locked into
position.
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Using a USB Flash Drive
Specifications
You can connect a USB flash drive to the USB connector to
save and load data files.
The following Sony USB flash drives are recommended.
• USM512J
•USM1GL
•USM4GN
•USM4GL
•USM4GM
•USM8GJ
•USM8GN
•USM8GL
•USM8GQ
• USM16GLX
• USM32GL
• USM32GLX
• USM32GN
• USM32GR
• USM32GQ
• USM64GLX
• USM64GP
• USM64GQ
•USM4GS
• USM16GS
• USM16GR
•USM8GT
• USM16GU
• USM16GR
•USM4GV
•USM8GR
Notes
• USB flash drives other than those recommended may not be
recognized when connected to the USB connector.
• USB flash drives must be formatted with the FAT16 or
FAT32 file system. Recommended Sony USB flash drives
are preformatted, and can be used without any prior setup.
CA4000
General
Power requirement240 V AC, 1.7 A (max.)
180 V DC, 1.0 A (max.)
13 V DC, 10.2 A (max.)
Operating temperature0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
MassApprox. 2.5 kg (5 lb 8.2 oz) (unit only)
Dimensions147 × 221 × 350 mm
Input/output connectors
BPUOptoelectrical connector (1)
AUX12-pin (1)
VF-A20-pin round type (1)
VF-B26-pin rectangular type (1)
AUDIO INXLR 3-pin, female (1)
INTERCOMXLR 5-pin, female (1)
DC INXLR 4-pin (1), 10.5 V to 17 V DC
DC OUT4-pin (1), 10.5 V to 17 V DC, 0.5 A
SDI-MONIBNC type (1)
PROMPTER1BNC type (1), 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
PROMPTER2/
MONITOR
RET CTRL6-pin (1)
REMOTE8-pin (1)
TRACKER10-pin (1)
USBUSB 2.0 type A, 4-pin (1)
Supplied accessories
Operation Guide (1)
OPERATION MANUAL (CD-ROM) (1)
Cable clamp belt (1)
Screws (+B3 × 8) (2)
Switch indicator label (1)
7
/8 × 8 3/4 × 13 7/8 in. (W/H/D),
5
see page 49
When the AUDIO is set to MIC: –60 dBu
(can be set to a value up to –20 dBu
using the menu or from the
HDCU2000/2500), balanced
When the AUDIO switch is set to LINE:
0 dBu, balanced
(max.)
(Limitations may apply, depending on
the load and input conditions.)
BNC type (1), 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(for connection USB flash drive)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Using a USB Flash Drive / Specifications
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Optional Accessories/Related
Equipment
Optional accessories
HD Electronic
Viewfinder
Microphone HolderCAC-12
Return Video SelectorCAC-6
Shoulder AdaptorVCT-FSA5
Tripod AttachmentVCT-14
Camera Power Boost Kit SKC-PB40
Lens Mount AdaptorLA-FZB1
F65 AdaptorSKC-4065
Related equipment
Digital Motion Picture CameraF65
Solid-state Memory CamcorderPMW-F55
HD Camera Control UnitHDCU2000 series
Remote Control PanelRCP-1000 series
Master Setup UnitMSU-1000 series
Camera Command Network UnitCNU-700
Baseband Processor UnitBPU4000
HDVF-EL75 (7.4-type, color)
DVF-EL100 (0.7-type, color)
DVF-L350 (3.5-type, color)
DVF-L700 (7-type, color)
LA-FZB2
Notes
• Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use.
SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT
OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE
PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER
DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER
EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY
OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.
• SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND
MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD
PARTIES.
• SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE TERMINATION
OR DISCONTINUATION OF ANY SERVICES RELATED
TO THIS UNIT THAT MAY RESULT DUE TO
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ANY KIND.
SKC-PB40
General
Power requirement240 V AC, 1.7 A (max.)
180 V DC, 1.0 A (max.)
Operating temperature0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
MassApprox. 0.7 kg (1 lb 8.7 oz)
Dimensions112 × 196 × 40 mm
Output connectors
DC OUTXLR 4-pin (2): 14 V, 6.5 A
1
/2 × 7 3/4 × 1 5/8 in.) (W/H/D)
(4
4-pin (1): 24 V DC, 3.7 A
(135 W 3-system maximum output
power)
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Dimensions
147 (5
Units: mm (inches)
7
/8)
350 (13 7/8)
108 (4
)
4
/
3
221 (8
3
/8)
Specifications
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manual.
Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any
portion of this manual or the use thereof for any purpose other
than the operation or maintenance of the equipment described
in this manual without the express written permission of Sony
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