Sony PMW-F3K, PMW-F3L Instruction Manual

4-276-624-14 (1)

Solid-State Memory Camcorder

PMW-F3K PMW-F3L

Supplement

Table of Contents

Foreword ....................................................................................3

Using an External Hard Disk ................................................... 3

Using a Media Adaptor ............................................................ 5

Operating via the REMOTE Connector ................................. 6

Using a Wi-Fi Adapter ........................................................... 10

Using the 3D-Link Function ................................................... 14

Setting the S-Log Gamma and Monitor Image .................... 17

Formats and Limitations of Outputs .................................... 20

Attaching the PHU-120R ............................................... 3

Formatting the PHU-120R ............................................. 4

Checking the Remaining Time Available for

Recording ................................................................. 4

Restoring the PHU-120R ............................................... 4

Formatting ...................................................................... 5

Operating the Menus of the Camcorder ......................... 6

Functions Operable via the REMOTE Connector ......... 8

Fixing the CBK-WA01 ................................................ 10

Making a Wi-Fi Connection ......................................... 10

Using the Web Menu ................................................... 12

Using Live Logging Function ...................................... 14

Preparations Before Recording .................................... 14

3D-Link Recording ...................................................... 15

Using the S-Log Gamma .............................................. 17

Setting the Monitor Image ........................................... 18

Video Formats and Output Formats ............................. 20

Limitations of Outputs ................................................. 35

Foreword Using an External Hard

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This supplement contains the following supplementary information about the PMW-F3K/ F3L.

• Using an External Hard Disk

• Using a Media Adaptor

• Operating via the REMOTE Connector

• Using a Wi-Fi Adapter

• Using the 3D-Link function

• Setting S-Log gamma and monitor image

• Output Formats and Limitations

You can use an optional PHU-120R Professional Hard Disk Unit with this camcorder.

Notes

• High-speed playback may not be properly achieved with the PHU-120R.

• Slow Motion recording by the Slow & Quick Motion recording function cannot be made with the PHU-120R.

Attaching the PHU-120R

Recording/playback can be made using the PHU120R in the same manner as with SxS memory cards if you connect the PHU connection cable of the PHU-120R to an SxS memory card slot of the camcorder.

Connecting the PHU connection cable

1 Set the power switch of the camcorder

to the ON position.

2 Open the cover of the card slot block

and plug the PHU connection cable into a slot.

Insert so that the cable extends upward.

3 Turn on the PHU-120R.

The POWER indicator of the PHU-120R lights in green. Subsequently, the access lamp of the camcorder lights in red then changes to green once the unit is ready for use.

Foreword / Using an External Hard Disk

Notes

• The cover of the card slot block cannot be closed with the PHU-120R connected.

• Bundle the cable so that it will not accidentally get on nearby objects.

To disconnect the PHU connection cable

Operate in the same manner as when you remove an SxS memory card from the slot.

Formatting the PHU-120R

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The available time for recording with the current video format (recording bit rate) is calculated according to the remaining space of the hard disk and displayed in time units of minutes. The remaining capacity can also be checked in a meter format on the BATTERY/MEDIA status screen.

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For a PHU-120R that is not formatted or that was formatted with another system, the message “Unsupported File System” is displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. Format the PHU-120R as instructed below.

To execute formatting

Using “Format Media” of the OTHERS menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot A) or “Media(B)” (slot B) then select “Execute.” On a confirmation message, select “Execute” again.

Formatting begins. An in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the access lamp lights in red. When formatting is completed, a completion message is displayed for three seconds.

Notes

• Formatting for the PHU-120R on this camcorder is “Quick Format” with which only the managerial data are erased. To erase the recording data completely, connect the unit to a PC and perform “Full Format.”

• The PHU-120R to be used with this camcorder must be formatted using the format function of this camcorder. Any PHU-120R formatted with another device must be formatted again with this camcorder.

Restoring the PHU-120R

If an error occurs with data on the PHU-120R for some reason, the hard disk must be restored. If a PHU-120R that needs to be restored is connected, a message that prompts you to execute restoration is displayed on the LCD monitor/ viewfinder screen.

To restore the hard disk

Select “Execute” by turning the jog dial then push the dial.

Restoration begins. During restoration, an in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the access lamp is lit in red. When restoration is completed, a completion message is displayed for three seconds.

If restoration fails

• A PHU-120R on which an error occurred may become usable again through reformatting.

• In some cases, only parts of clips cannot be restored. Playback of the restored clips becomes possible again.

Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording

In E-E Display/Recording mode, the remaining capacity (in minutes) of the PHU-120R connected via a card slot is displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.

Using an External Hard Disk

Using a Media Adaptor

Use of the optional MEAD-MS01 or MEADSD01 Media Adaptor permits you to insert a “Memory Stick” (with MEAD-MS01) or an SDHC card (with MEAD-SD01) to the SxS memory card slot of the camcorder and use it for recording and playback in the same way as with an SxS memory card.

Usable “Memory Stick”

“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” HXA series

Usable SDHC card

Class 10 SDHC card

For details on use of the MEAD-MS01/SD01 Media Adaptor, refer to the operating instructions of the adaptor.

Notes

• High-speed playback may not be properly achieved with a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card.

• Slow Motion recording by the Slow & Quick Motion recording function cannot be made with a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card.

Formatting

When you use a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card with this camcorder, formatting is required. A “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card to be used with this camcorder must be formatted using the format function of this camcorder. It is also necessary to format a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card for use if a caution message is displayed when you mount the “Memory Stick” or SDHC card. For a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card that was formatted with another system unsupported by this camcorder, the message “Unsupported File System” is displayed on the LCD monitor/ viewfinder screen. Format the “Memory Stick” or SDHC card as instructed below.

To execute formatting

Using “Format Media” of the OTHERS menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot A) or “Media(B)” (slot B) then select “Execute.” On a confirmation message, select “Execute” again.

Formatting begins. An in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the access lamp lights in red. When formatting is completed, a completion message is displayed for three seconds.

Note

In formatting, all data in a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card including protected images, are erased and cannot be restored.

Connection between the camcorder and a PC

To use a “Memory Stick” or an SDHC card in which data have been recorded with an XDCAM EX-series product, insert it into the slot of the camcorder and connect between the PC and this camcorder using a USB cable.

To use a “Memory Stick” formatted with this camcorder with other devices having a “Memory Stick” slot

1. First make a backup copy of the data recorded

in the “Memory Stick.”

2. When the backup is done, format the “Memory

Stick” with the device to be used.

For details on the formatting method, refer to the operating instructions of the device to be used.

To use an SDHC card formatted with this camcorder with other devices having an SDHC card slot

1. First make a backup copy of the data recorded

in the SDHC card.

2. When the backup is done, format the SDHC

card with the device to be used.

For details on the formatting method, refer to the operating instructions of the device to be used.

• “Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” and

are trademarks of

Sony Corporation.

Using a Media Adaptor

Operating via the REMOTE Connector

When the optional RM-B750 / RM-B150 Remote Control Unit or RCP-1000/1001 / RCP-1500/ 1501/1503 Remote Control Panel is connected, various settings of the camcorder can be performed from the remote control device. You can operate the menus of the camcorder and monitor the picture on the display of the RMB750 or a video monitor connected via the MONITOR connector of the remote control device if you set the output of the camcorder to SD by selecting SD SDI, SD HDMI i & HDV or SD HDMI i & DVCAM under “SDI/HDMI/ i.Link I/O Select” of the VIDEO SET menu.

Connection

Using the remote cable (10 m) supplied with the remote control device, connect between the REMOTE connector of the camcorder and the camera connector of the remote control device. When you turn on the camcorder after the connection, the camcorder enters Remote Control mode.

Note

Use the RM-B750 of serial number 120000 or higher.

Adjusting the camcorder from the remote control device

Turn on the camcorder. The Picture Profile function is activated, automatically selecting Picture Profile 10. From this status, you can control menu and recording operations from the remote control device.

For the functions that can be controlled from the remote control devices, see “Functions Operable via the REMOTE Connector” on page 8.

Notes

• Remote control operations cannot be made if USB connection to the camcorder is enabled.

• Do not connect or disconnect the remote control device when the camcorder is on.

• The following controls of the camcorder become inoperative when the remote control device is connected.

—GAIN switch —WHITE BALANCE switch —SHUTTER switch —BARS/CAM button —AUTO WHT BAL button

• The ECS frequency value displayed on the Remote Control Unit may slightly differ from that on the camcorder.

Releasing Remote Control mode

Turn off the camcorder and disconnect the remote control device. The settings on the controls on the camcorder become valid.

Operating the Menus of the Camcorder

In Remote Control mode, (the icon for the Picture Profile menu) is displayed at the bottom with the Setup menu icons, enabling you select the Picture Profile menu from this screen.

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The menu items that cannot be set in Remote Control mode are shaded and cannot be selected.

Operating the menu from the RM-B150

Set the camcorder to E-E Display mode then proceed as follows.

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1 Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU.

The menu of the camcorder appears on the monitor screen connected via the MONITOR connector of the RM-B150.

2 Select and set the menu items using the

MENU SELECT knob and the CANCEL/ENTER switch.

Operating via the REMOTE Connector

3 When the settings are completed, set the

DISPLAY switch to ON or OFF to exit the menu.

For details on operations of the RM-B150, refer to the Operation Manual of the RM-B150.

Operating the menu from the RM-B750

Set the camcorder to E-E Display mode then proceed as follows.

1 Press and light the MONITOR button

then press the VF MENU button.

The menu of the camcorder appears on the RM-B750 display and the monitor screen connected via the MONITOR connector of the RM-B750.

2 Select and set the menu items, using the

MENU SELECT knob, ENTER button, and CANCEL button.

3 When the settings are completed, press

the VF MENU button to exit the menu.

For details on operations of the RM-B750, refer to the Operation Manual of the RM-B750.

Operating via the REMOTE Connector

Functions Operable via the REMOTE Connector

When the camcorder is set to E-E Display mode, the following functions can be made using the

B750 or RCP-1500/1501/1503) on the remote control device, in addition to menu operations.

controls, the switches, or the touch panel (RM-

Function Operation on the

camcorder

Operation on the RM-B150

Operation on the RM-B750

Operation on the RCP-1000/ 1001, RCP1500/1501/1503

Menu ON/OFF MENU button yes yes yes

Master gain selection GAIN switch yes yes

Step gain selection yes

Color bar signal output ON/OFF

Shutter ON/OFF SHUTTER switch +

Shutter speed selection CAMERA SET menu c Shutter yes yes yes

ECS ON/OFF SHUTTER switch +

ECS frequency selection CAMERA SET menu

Auto white balance AUTO WHT BAL button yes yes yes

Auto black balance CAMERA SET menu

White R/B level adjustments

Black R/B level adjustments

White balance memory selection

Auto Tracing White ON/OFF

Recording start/stop REC START/STOP button yes yes

Rec Review REC REVIEW button yes yes

Rec Review stop STOP button yes yes

Playback start PLAY/PAUSE button yes yes

Playback stop STOP button yes yes

Fast-forward playback F FWD button yes yes

Fast-reverse playback F REV button yes yes

Call signal ON/OFF

When you press the CALL button on the RM-B750, the message “CALL” is displayed in the viewfinder of the camcorder.

BARS/CAM button yes yes yes

CAMERA SET menu c Shutter

c Shutter

c Auto Black Bal.

WHITE BALANCE switch yes yes yes

Assignable button (with “ATW” assigned)

yes yes yes

yes yes

Operating via the REMOTE Connector

Adjustments of the Picture Profiles

The Picture Profile menu of the camcorder can be operated from the remote control device in the same manner as on the camcorder. In addition, some items of the Picture Profile menu can also be adjusted by using the menus or controls of the remote control device.

For details on operations of the remote control device, refer to the Operation Manual of the device.

Notes

• The following menu and knob/switch operations on the remote control device are enabled when the menu of the camcorder is not displayed. The changes become valid and reflected on the Picture Profile menu.

• If the control knobs on the remote control device is set to Absolute mode, the corresponding items cannot be changed on the Picture Profile menu.

Picture Profile item Operation on

the RM-B150

Operation on the RM-B750

Operation on the RCP-1000/ 1001, RCP1500/1501/1503

Matrix Setting yes

Multi Matrix Setting yes

HD Detail SD Detail

Skin Tone Detail Setting yes yes yes

Knee Setting yes

Gamma Level yes yes yes

Black yes yes yes

Black Gamma yes

Low Key SAT yes

Level yes

R-G, R-B, G-R, G-B, B-R, B-G yes

Axis yes

Hue yes

Saturation yes

Setting yes

Level yes yes yes

Frequency yes

Crispening yes

H/V Ratio yes

White Limiter yes

Black Limiter yes

Knee APT Level yes

Level yes yes yes

Area Indication yes

Saturation yes

Phase yes

Width yes

Auto Knee yes yes yes

Point yes yes yes

Slope yes yes yes

Knee SAT Level yes yes yes

Select yes

Operating via the REMOTE Connector

Using a Wi-Fi Adapter

Mounting an optional CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter on this camcorder allows a Wi-Fi connection between a computer and the camcorder.

For details on the CBK-WA01, refer to the Mounting Instructions and Operating Instructions supplied with the CBK-WA01.

Making a Wi-Fi connection between a computer and the camcorder enables you to do the following.

• Send planning metadata created on a computer to the camcorder, and set names of clips to shoot and shot marks for shooting.

• Send files including clips from the camcorder to a computer, and edit them at the shooting location.

Notes

• Check the firmware version of your camcorder to make sure that the camcorder supports the Wi-Fi adapter.

For details, contact your Sony dealer or your Sony service representative.

• In order to use the Wi-Fi connection feature, you must install a CBK-RGB01 RGB and SLOG Output Option.

When installing the CBK-RGB01, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the CBKRGB01.

Fixing the CBK-WA01

Note

Before attaching or removing the CBK-WA01, turn the power of the camcorder off.

1 Hook the CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter to

the hole of the mounting bracket for the CBK-WA01 (Part No. 4-410-322-01), and secure the adapter with the screw.

Mounting bracket for the CBK-WA01

2 Remove the caps from the two accessory

mounting screw holes on the PMWF3K/F3L then tighten the screws of the mounting bracket for the CBK-WA01.

Tighten the screws securely to hold the bracket firmly in place.

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WA01 to the Option connector (USB A connector) on the PMW-F3K/F3L.

For the mounting bracket for the CBK-WA01, contact your Sony dealer or your Sony service representative.

Making a Wi-Fi Connection

Two types of Wi-Fi connections are available. In “ad hoc mode,” you can make a peer-to-peer WiFi connection between a computer and camcorder. In “infrastructure mode,” you can make Wi-Fi connections between a computer and

Using a Wi-Fi Adapter

multiple camcorders via a wireless LAN access point (building a LAN).

To make a network setting

Change settings under "Network" of the OTHERS menu, as required.

Item Setting

DHCP To specify whether to acquire the

IP Address

Subnet Mask Subnet mask (factory default

Default Gateway Default gateway (factory default

User Name User name for log-in (factory

Password

a) The IP address determined by the DHCP server is

displayed here.

b) The password is displayed as “ * ”.

IP address automatically from a DHCP server.

Enable: Acquire automatically. Disable: Do not acquire

automatically (factory default setting).

IP address

(factory default

setting: 192.168.1.10)

setting: 255.255.255.0)

setting: 0.0.0.0)

default setting: admin)

Password

for log-in (factory

default setting: pmw-f3)

When you have changed a setting

Select “Execute” under “Set” of the “Network” menu. When a confirmation message appears, select “Execute” and press the jog dial.

To make a connection in ad hoc mode

1 Refer to “Settings on the Computer”

under “Making a Wi-Fi Connection to Your Computer (Ad hoc Mode)” in the Operating Instructions supplied with the CBK-WA01 to make settings on the computer.

2 Start a connection on the computer.

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5 Select “Network Type” then select

“Adhoc.”

6 Select “Scan Networks” then select

“Execute.”

The camcorder starts scanning for a network connection. When networks are detected, the NETWORK SCAN list appears.

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7 Turn the jog dial to select a network and

press the jog dial.

The OTHERS menu appears again.

8 Confirm that the settings of “Wi-Fi”

conform to the network setting on the computer.

Item Setting

SSID (network name)

Network Type (connection mode)

Ch (channel) 1

Authentication (network authentication)

Encryption (data encryption)

Selected network name

“Adhoc”

Depending on the settings on the computer, “Open,” “Shared,” “WPA,” or “WPA2”

Depending on the settings on the computer, “Disable,” “WEP,” “TKIP,” or” AES”

3 Select “Wi-Fi” of the OTHERS menu.

4 Select “Wi-Fi” with the jog dial then

select “Enable.”

Using a Wi-Fi Adapter

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