Sony PMW-F3L, PMW-F3K User Manual

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4-276-626-11(1)

Solid-State Memory Camcorder

PMW-F3K PMW-F3L

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

WARNING

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure levels.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For the customers in Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards:

• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)

This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

For the customers in Taiwan only

For the Customers in Brazil only

DESCARTE DE PILHAS E BATERIAS

Pilhas e Baterias Não Recarregáveis Atenção:

Verifique as instruções de uso do aparelho certificando-se de que as polaridades (+) e (-) estão no sentido indicado. As pilhas poderão vazar ou explodir se as polaridades forem invertidas, expostas ao fogo, desmontadas ou recarregadas.

Evite misturar com pilhas de outro tipo ou com pilhas usadas, transportá-las ou armazená-las soltas, pois aumenta o risco de vazamento.

Retire as pilhas caso o aparelho não esteja sendo utilizado, para evitar possíveis danos na eventualidade de ocorrer vazamento.

As pilhas devem ser armazenadas em local seco e ventilado.

No caso de vazamento da pilha, evite o contato com a mesma. Lave qualquer parte do corpo afetado com água abundante. Ocorrendo irritação, procure auxílio médico.

Não remova o invólucro da pilha.

Mantenha fora do alcance das crianças. Em caso de ingestão procure auxílio médico imediatamente.

Table of Contents

Overview

Preparations

Features ...................................................................................... 9

Using the Software .................................................................. 11

Reading the CD-ROM Manuals ............................................ 12

Parts Identifications ................................................................ 13

Camcorder .................................................................... 13

IR Remote Commander (Supplied) .............................. 18

Lenses (Supplied with the PMW-F3K) ........................ 18

On-Screen Indications ............................................................ 19

Indications in E-E Display/Recording Mode ............... 19

Power Supply ........................................................................... 21

Using a Battery Pack .................................................... 21

Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ................................. 22

Turning Power On ........................................................ 23

Turning Power Off ....................................................... 23

Setting the Area of Use and the Clock .................................. 23

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ....................... 25

Adjusting the LCD Monitor ......................................... 25

Adjusting the Viewfinder ............................................. 26

Attaching a Lens ..................................................................... 27

Attaching a Lens .......................................................... 27

Using Lens Files ........................................................... 28

Attaching the Microphone ..................................................... 29

Using the Supplied Microphone ................................... 29

Using External Inputs or Optional Microphones ......... 30

Using the IR Remote Commander ........................................ 30

Handling SxS Memory Cards ................................................ 32

About SxS Memory Cards ........................................... 32

Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card .................. 33

Switching Between SxS Memory Cards ...................... 34

Formatting an SxS Memory Card ................................ 34 Checking the Remaining Time Available for

Recording ............................................................... 34

Restoring an SxS Memory Card .................................. 35

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Recording

Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 36

Selecting the Video Format .................................................... 37

Selectable Formats ....................................................... 37

Switching between HD and SD .................................... 38

Changing the Format .................................................... 39

Switching the ND Filters ........................................................ 39

Using the 5600K CC Filter ..................................................... 40

Adjusting the White Balance ................................................. 40

Selecting the Adjustment Mode ................................... 40

Executing Auto White Balance .................................... 41

Adjusting the Black Balance .................................................. 42

Displaying the Markers and Zebra Patterns ........................ 43

Displaying the Markers ................................................ 43

Displaying the Zebra Patterns ...................................... 44

Setting the Gain ....................................................................... 45

Recording With Fixed Gain ......................................... 45

Recording in AGC Mode ............................................. 45

Setting the Electronic Shutter ................................................ 46

Shooting in Auto Shutter Mode ................................... 46

Shooting in a Fixed Shutter Mode ............................... 46

Shooting in Slow Shutter Mode ................................... 47

Adjusting the Iris .................................................................... 48

Adjusting the Zoom ................................................................ 48

Adjusting the Focus ................................................................ 49

Reducing Flickers ................................................................... 50

Setting the Time Data ............................................................. 51

Running Modes of the Timecode ................................. 51

Setting the Timecode .................................................... 51

Setting the User Bits ..................................................... 52

Displaying the Time Data ............................................ 52

Recording Audio Signals ........................................................ 53

Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels ........................ 53

Monitoring the Audio ................................................... 54

Outputting the Color Bars and Reference Tone .................. 55

Recording Shot Marks ............................................................ 56

Adding the OK Mark ............................................................. 56

Rec Review ............................................................................... 57

Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons ................... 58

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Interval Recording .................................................................. 60

Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 60

Performing Interval Recording .................................... 60

Frame Recording .................................................................... 61

Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 61

Performing Frame Recording ....................................... 62

Picture Cache Recording ........................................................ 63

Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 63

Performing Picture Cache Recording ........................... 63

Slow & Quick Motion Recording .......................................... 64

Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 65

Recording in Slow & Quick Motion Mode .................. 65

Freeze Mix: Image Alignment ............................................... 66

Picture Profiles ........................................................................ 67

Registering the Customized Settings as a Picture

Profile ..................................................................... 67

Selecting a Picture Profile ............................................ 68

Copying the Settings of a Picture Profile ..................... 68

Resetting a Picture Profile ............................................ 69

Storing a Picture Profile on an SxS Memory Card ...... 69

Picture Profile Items ..................................................... 71

Deleting Clips .......................................................................... 77

Deleting the Last Recorded Clip .................................. 77

Deleting Clips Collectively .......................................... 77

Playback

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Thumbnail Screens ................................................................. 78

Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen ....................... 79

Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen .................... 81

Playing Back Clips .................................................................. 82

Playing Back the Selected and Subsequent Clips in

Sequence ................................................................ 82

Monitoring Audio ......................................................... 83

Switching to High-Speed Playback .............................. 83

Cueing Up .................................................................... 83

Adding Shot Marks During Playback (HD Mode) ...... 84

Clip Operations ....................................................................... 85

Clip Operation Menus .................................................. 85

Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus ........... 86

Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip ............. 87 Adding/Deleting the OK Mark to/from a Clip (HD Mode

Only) ...................................................................... 88

Copying Clips ............................................................... 88

Deleting Clips ............................................................... 89

Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen ........................ 90 Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen (HD Mode

Only) ...................................................................... 91

Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (HD Mode Only) ........... 92

Changing the Index Frame (HD Mode Only) .............. 92

Dividing a Clip (HD Mode Only) ................................ 93

Status Displays

Showing the Status Screens .................................................... 94

CAMERA Status Screen ........................................................ 95

AUDIO Status Screen ............................................................. 96

VIDEO Status Screen ............................................................. 97

BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen ...................................... 98

BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen ........................................ 98

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

Overview of the Setup Menus ................................................ 99

Setup Menu Configuration ........................................... 99

Setup Menu Layers ...................................................... 99

Basic Menu Operations ........................................................ 100

Setup Menu List .................................................................... 103

CAMERA SET Menu ................................................ 103

AUDIO SET Menu .................................................... 106

VIDEO SET Menu ..................................................... 108

LCD/VF SET Menu ...................................................109

TC/UB SET Menu ...................................................... 112

LENS FILE Menu ...................................................... 113

OTHERS Menu .......................................................... 115

Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data

Setup File ............................................................................... 121

Storing the Setup File ................................................. 121

Retrieving the Setup File ............................................ 121

Resetting to the Standard Values ............................... 121

Lens Files ............................................................................... 122

Saving a Lens File ...................................................... 122

Retrieving Lens Files ................................................. 123

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Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Monitors and Recording Device ...... 124

Operating Clips With a Computer ...................................... 125

Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection) ....... 128

About i.LINK ........................................................................ 130

External Synchronization ..................................................... 131

Appendixes

Important Notes on Operation ............................................ 133

Backup Battery ..................................................................... 135

Troubleshooting .................................................................... 137

Error/Warning Indications .................................................. 139

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ............................ 142

Specifications ......................................................................... 142

Index ....................................................................................... 146

Automatic Retrieval of a Lens File ............................ 123

Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External

Device .................................................................. 128

Nonlinear Editing ....................................................... 129

Recording External Input Signals .............................. 129

Operating Power ......................................................... 137

Recording/Playback ...................................................137

External Devices ........................................................ 138

Error Indications .........................................................139

Warning Indications ................................................... 139

General ....................................................................... 142

Camera Block ............................................................. 143

Audio Block ............................................................... 143

Displays ...................................................................... 143

Media Block ............................................................... 143

Inputs/Outputs ............................................................ 144

Lenses (Supplied with the PMW-F3K) ...................... 144

Supplied Accessories ................................................. 145

Optional Accessories .................................................. 145

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Overview

Features

Overview

The PMW-F3K/F3L is a highly compact and high-performance digital cinema camcorder that

uses SxS medium. It employs a Super-35mm-equivalent single-plate CMOS sensor as the imaging device. With the exclusive PL mount adapter, various PLmount lenses can be used. The Dual-Link connectors enable Dual-Link output of 1080/50P or 1080/59.94P signals.

memory cards as its recording

Multiple-format recording

The PMW-F3K/F3L camcorder offers a wide array of recording formats for multiple content creation applications. In addition to HD video of 1080 or 720 effective scan lines, the camcorder can also record and play back in DVCAMcompatible mode. Switching between Progressive and Interlace and between NTSC and PAL are also possible, permitting you to use various formats for your needs. SxS memory cards can simultaneously hold multiple files of any of these recording formats, allowing for flexible use of the memory cards.

HD Recording System

Nonlinear recording media

Using SxS memory cards, the PMW-F3K/F3L offers nonlinear capabilities such as instant random access and file-based operation.

HD recording using the “MPEG-2 Long GOP” codec

The PMW-F3K/F3L records 1920 × 1080 HD images using “MPEG-2 Long GOP” codec compression. This mature “MPEG-2 Long GOP” codec, which is also adopted in the XDCAM HD and HDV you to record stunning-quality HD video and audio with long recording time by efficiently compressing the data.

Selectable bit rates

The PMW-F3K/F3L offers a choice of bit rates: either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 25 Mbps (SP mode), depending on the desired picture quality and recording time.

1080i series of products, enables

Dual-Link output function

Signals of 1080/50P or 1080/59.94P fed from the HD SDI A/B (Dual-Link) connectors can be recorded on an external device.

Long recording time

By utilizing an efficient compression format, the PMW-F3K/F3L records high-quality HD images for long recording time of approx. 200 minutes in HQ mode (35 Mbps VBR) or approx. 280 minutes in SP mode (25 Mbps CBR) on a single 64-GB SxS memory card. Equipped with two SxS memory card slots, the PMW-F3K/F3L makes transition seamless without any frame loss, when recording is done across two cards.

High-quality uncompressed audio recording

In addition to HD video recording, the PMWF3K/F3L can record and play back high-quality, two-channel 16-bit, 48-kHz linear PCM uncompressed audio.

IT friendly

The file-based recording in MP4 format allows material to be handled with great flexibility in an IT-based environment, easily available for copying, transferring, sharing, and archiving.

Instant-access thumbnail display with “Expand” function

Each time a recording is started and stopped on the camcorder, the video and audio signals are recorded as one clip. Furthermore, thumbnails are automatically generated for each clip as a visual reference, allowing the operator to cue-up to a desired scene simply by guiding the cursor to a thumbnail. For further convenience, the ‘Expand’ function allows one selected clip in the Thumbnail display to be divided into 12 equal time intervals, each with its own thumbnail identifier. This is useful if you wish to quickly search for a particular scene within a lengthy clip.

Features

Cutting-edge Camera Technologies

Overview

Super 35-mm type “Exmor”1) CMOS sensor

The PMW-F3K/F3L is equipped with a newly developed Super 35 “Exmor” CMOS sensor, which delivers excellent picture performance with full HD resolution.

PL lens mount with hot shoes

The camcorder is equipped with hot shoes for the

/i Intelligent Electronic Lens System in

Cooke addition to the dedicated lenses supplied with the PMW-F3K. When a lens with corresponding characteristics is mounted, information regarding the lens, such as the type, serial number, iris setting, and focus position, may be available for on-screen displays and metadata recording.

Focus-assistance functions

Functions for easy and precise focus adjustments are provided.

• Expanded Focus

• Peaking

Frame Recording function

Frame Recording is a unique feature of the PMWF3K/F3L camcorder that is especially useful for clay-animation shooting. With this function, images for pre-determined frame are recorded each time the record button is pressed.

Shutter-angle settings

In addition to the electric shutter speed controls, the PMW-F3K/F3L also has a “shutter angle” control, which is familiar to cinematographers.

Picture Profile feature

The Picture Profile feature allows the camera operator to easily call up customized picturetonal settings to suit particular shooting conditions.

Picture Cache function

The unit can utilize its internal memory to store the image being captured, allowing recording to commence a certain time (15 seconds at maximum) in advance of when the recording button is pressed.

Creative Recording Modes and Settings

23.98P native recording

The PMW-F3K/F3L camcorder, a new member of Sony’s legendary CineAlta compact offers native 23.98P recording capability.

Slow & Quick Motion function

The PMW-F3K/F3L offers a Slow & Quick Motion function, commonly known as overcranking and undercranking in film shooting, which enables you to create unique ‘looks’ or special effects of slow- and fast-motion images.

Slow Shutter function

The PMW-F3K/F3L offers a Slow Shutter function for capturing clear images in low-light environments.

Selectable gamma curves

The PMW-F3K/F3L provides various types of gamma identical to those of other CineAlta camcorders.

Interval Recording function

The PMW-F3K/F3L offers an Interval Recording function that intermittently records signals at predetermined intervals. This is convenient for shooting over long periods of time and also when creating pictures with special effects of extremely quick motion.

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A variety of functions and designs for high operability

• Depth-of-field indicator

• Brightness-level display

• Histogram indicator

• 3.5-inch color LCD monitor

• Easy-to-see color viewfinder

• Eight assignable buttons

• Long operating time with a battery pack

• Wide array of interfaces, including USB,

, and HDMI

i.LINK

• ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)

• Built-in ND filter wheel and electric CC filter (5600K)

• Selectable gain

• High-speed picture search: ×4, ×15, ×24

• Freeze Mix function

• Image Inversion function (horizontal only)

• IR Remote Commander

• Input/output connectors for external synchronization

• Operations from the optional remote control units: The camcorder can be operated from the RM-B750/B150 Remote Control Unit.

1)Sony, XDCAM, XDCAM EX, SxS, i.LINK, Exmor,

CineAlta, and Remote Commander are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

supplied

Features

2)HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor

Company of Japan, Limited.

3)Cooke Optics Limited

4)HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other

countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

XDCAM EX web sites

For information on XDCAM EX, visit the following web sites:

United States

http://www.sony.com/xdcamex

Canada

http://www.sony.ca/xdcamex

Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Russia

http://www.sonybiz.net/xdcamex

Latin America

http://www.sonypro-latin.com/xdcamex

Australia

www.sony.com.au/xdcamex

Asia (except Korea, China, and Japan)

http://pro.sony-asia.com

Korea

http://bp.sony.co.kr/xdcamex

China

http://pro.sony.com.cn/minisite/XDCAMEX

Japan

http://www.sony.co.jp/XDCAMEX

Using the Software

The supplied CD-ROM (labeled “Utility Software for XDCAM”) contains application and device driver software required to access to SxS memory cards from a computer and to manage material shot with the camcorder. Information about how to install the software is provided in PDF format.

Note

You must install the SxS device driver on your computer if your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard slot and you want to use it to access SxS memory cards.

Overview

Using the Software

Overview

Reading the CD-ROM Manuals

Preparations

The following program must be installed on your computer in order to read the documents contained on the CD-ROM.

Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher

Memo

If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from the following URL:

http://www.adobe.com/

Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

To read the documents

Do the following:

1 Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM

drive.

A cover page appears automatically in your browser. If it does not appear automatically in the browser, double-click on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM.

2 Select and click on the manual that you

wish to read.

This opens the PDF file.

Memo

The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the version of Adobe Reader. In such a case, install the latest version you can download from the URL mentioned in “Preparations” above.

Note

If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony service representative.

Reading the CD-ROM Manuals

Parts Identifications

For functions and usage, see the pages shown in parentheses.

Camcorder

Overview

G I S

N 6

ASS

Upper operation block (page 16)

Side panel

(page 15)

OFF

M H

Bottom (page 17)

1. Microphone holder (page 29)

2. Front accessory shoe

3. Post for the shoulder strap (left and right)

Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below.

B A

To remove

B A

/ C

M T H

V I L

A Y

/ P

S T

N E

ATU

A U

TC/U-BIT/ DURATION

SDI OUT

OFF

OFILE

PICTURE PR

TC IN

TC OUT

S&Q

CH-1

DISPLAY/ BATT INFO

-2

CH-1

AUDIO

SELECT

H-2

MONITOR VOLUME

Rear panel

(page 16)

4. Rear accessory shoe

5. Headphone connector (stereo mini jack)

(page 54, page 83)

6. Rear tally lamp (page 36, page 139)

7. Rear IR remote control receptor

8. BATTERY RELEASE button (page 21)

9. Battery pack receptacle (page 21)

PRESS

Press the tab to unlock.

Parts Identifications

Overview

Operation block on the handle (page 16)

2 3

REC START/

STOP

)

1. Viewfinder (page 26)

2. Eyepiece focusing knob (page 26)

3. Post for the shoulder strap (See the

previous page.)

4. Built-in speaker (page 54, page 83)

5. REC REVIEW button (page 57)

6. EXPANDED FOCUS button (page 49)

7. REC START/STOP button (page 36)

8. Grip belt

9. Servo zoom lever

It does not function at present.

10. ASSIGN 8 (assignable 8) button (page 58)

11. AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors

(RCA phono jacks) (page 124)

12. AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors (XLR)

and input selection switches (page 53)

13. Front tally lamp (page 36, page 139)

14. Front IR remote control receptor

15. Lens mount (page 27)

A S

S I G

ASSIGN 7

P /

Y A

ASSIGN 8

109

1211

ASSIGN 4

AUTO

WHT BAL

16. Flange focal length adjustment screw

(page 28)

17. ASSIGN 4 (assignable 4) button (page 58)

18. AUTO WHT BAL (automatic white

balance adjustment) button (page 40)

13 14

17 18

Parts Identifications

Side panel

Overview

LENS INFO

BRT DISP

123

WHITE

BALANCE

ATW

A PRST

5600K CC

ND FILTER

OFF

SHUTTER

OFF

56 78

1. ASSIGN (assignable) 1/2/3 buttons (page

58)

2. 5600K CC (color compensation filter)

button with indicator (page 40)

3. ND FILTER switch (page 39)

4. SHUTTER switch (page 46)

5. GAIN switch (page 45)

6. WHITE BALANCE (white balance

memory) switch (page 40)

7. ZEBRA button (page 44)

8. PEAKING button (page 49)

9. STATUS button (page 94)

10. TC/U-BIT/DURATION (time data

selection) button (page 52, page 82)

11. DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (page 19,

page 22)

12. ASSIGN 5 (assignable 5) button (page 58)

13. MONITOR VOLUME buttons (page 54,

page 83)

14. AUDIO SELECT (audio level control

mode selection) switches (page 53)

15. AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 /CH-2 controls

(page 53)

16. S&Q (Slow & Quick Motion) dial (page

64)

17. CACHE REC lamp (page 63)

HISTOGRAM

ASSIGN

TC/U-BIT/

ZEBRAGAIN PEAKING STATUS ASSIGN 5

DURATION

S&Q

AUDIO

CH-1 CH-2

LEVEL

AUDIO

CH-1 CH-2

SELECT

AUTO

MANUAL

MONITOR

VOLUME

DISPLAY/ BATT INFO

CACHE

REC

91011 12

18. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor

(page 25)

The display is turned on when you unlock the panel by pressing the tab to the right then open it.

19 20

19. LCD BRIGHT +/– (LCD brightness

adjustment) buttons (page 25)

20. LCD B.LIGHT (LCD backlight) switch

(page 25)

Parts Identifications

Operation block on the handle

Overview

ASSIGN 6 ASSIGN 7

1. Protective cover (page 36)

2. ASSIGN 6/7 (assignable 6 and 7) buttons

(page 58)

3. REC START/STOP (recording start/stop)

button (page 36)

Upper operation block

REC

Rear panel

Operation block

1234

HD SDIAB

START/STOP

MENU SEL/SET CANCEL

SLOT SELECT

ON OFF

DC IN

PICTURE PROFILE

BATTERY RELEASE

2134

BARS/CAM F REV

THUMBNAIL

PLAY/PAUSE

PREV STOP NEXT

lsL

6578

1. BARS/CAM (color bar/camera signal

switching) button (page 55)

2. F REV (fast reverse) button (page 82)

3. PLAY/PAUSE button (page 82)

4. F FWD (fast forward) button (page 82)

5. THUMBNAIL button (page 78)

6. PREV (previous) button (page 82)

7. STOP button (page 82)

8. NEXT button (page 82)

Parts Identifications

/SJ

F FWD

1. MENU (menu display ON/OFF) button

(page 100)

2. SEL/SET (selection/set) dial (Jog dial)

(page 100)

It functions accordingly when you turn it up or down, or you push it horizontally.

3. CANCEL button (page 100)

4. PICTURE PROFILE button (page 67)

5. Power switch and indicator (page 23)

Card slot block

Open the cover to insert/remove SxS memory cards.

PICT

SLOT SELECT

ON OFF

1. SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select)

button (page 34)

2. Access lamps (page 33)

3. SxS memory card slots (page 33)

4. Eject buttons (page 33)

Connector block

HD SDIAB

Bottom

Overview

MENU SEL/SET CANCEL

SLOT SELECT

ON OFF

DC IN

PICTURE PROFILE

BATTERY RELEASE

SDI OUT

VIDEO OUT

TC IN

TC OUT

GENLOCK IN

234567

1. HD SDI A/B (Dual-Link) connectors

(BNC type) (page 125)

2. DC IN (DC power input) connector

(page 22)

3. SDI OUT connector (BNC type) (page 124)

4. VIDEO OUT (analog video output)

connector (BNC type) (page 124)

5. TC IN (timecode input) connector (BNC

type) (page 131)

6. TC OUT (timecode output) connector

(BNC type) (page 132)

7. GENLOCK IN connector (BNC type)

(page 131)

8. HDMI OUT connector (page 124)

9. i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (4-pin, S400

conforming to IEEE1394) (page 128)

10. USB connector (Mini B) (page 125)

11. Option connector (USB type A)

It does not function at present.

12. REMOTE connector (8-pin)

An external remote control device, such as the RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit, can be connected.

For operation from the remote control device, refer to the Supplement in the supplied CDROM labeled “Manuals for So lid-State Memory Camcorder.”

13. SPARE connector (10-pin)

It does not function at present.

9 10

12 13

1. Tripod receptacles

Note

Check that the size of the hole matches the screw of the tripod. If they do not match, the camcorder cannot be attached to the tripod securely.

2. Backup battery holder (page 135)

Parts Identifications

IR Remote Commander (Supplied)

Overview

The buttons without remarks can be used in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder.

1 2

SHOTMARK

3 4

5 6

THUMBNAIL

PREV NEXT

12T

REC

ZOOM

SUB CLIP

PLAY/PAUSE

PUSH SET

STOP

FFWDFREV

PUSH AFREC PAUSE

7 8

1. ZOOM T/W (telephoto/wide-angle)

button

It does not function at present.

2. SHOTMARK 1 and 2 buttons (page 56,

page 92)

3. THUMBNAIL button

4. PREV (previous clip jump) button

5. F REV (fast reverse) button

6. PLAY/PAUSE button

7. REC (record) buttons

Press the z button together with the unmarked button (safety button) to start recording.

8. REC PAUSE buttons

Press the X button together with the unmarked button (safety button) to pause recording.

9. PUSH SET button

It functions the s ame as the SEL/ SET dial on th e camcorder.

10. NEXT button

11. STOP button

12. F FWD (fast forward) button

13. PUSH AF button

It does not function at present.

Note

The SUB CLIP button does not function with this camcorder.

When you use the Remote Commander, see “Using the IR Remote Commander” on page 30.

10 11

12 13

Lenses (Supplied with the PMWF3K)

30 ft

2.8

5.6

1 1

The illustration shows the SCL-P50T20.

1. Focus ring

2. Iris ring

1.5 3

1.2

3.3

2.62

0.8

0.60.5

1.6

Parts Identifications

On-Screen Indications

Indications in E-E Display/Recording Mode

Overview

When this unit is in E-E Display1)/Recording mode, pressing the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button displays the statuses and settings of this unit on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button again, these indications are canceled. The recording status indication, such as “ is always displayed, regardless of operation of the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button.

1)E-E Display mode: Recording standby status

zREC,”

12345

STBY

120min A: 60min

B: 120min

Z99

5600K CC

ND1

TLCS

ATW 4300K

S&Q

1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo

PPOFF

T1.6

11 12 13 14 15 16

1. Battery remaining/DC IN voltage

indication [M] (page 21)

2. i.LINK status indication (page 128)

Only when an external device is connected to the i.LINK connector, the status of the device is displayed.

3. Special recording/operation status

indication

zREC Recording in progress

STBY Standby for recording

zS&Q REC Slow & Quick Motion

S&Q STBY Standby for Slow & Quick

zINT REC Interval Recording in progress

recording in progress

Motion recording

Remarks

[M]: The indication of the items named with this

suffix can be independently turned on/off with “Display On/Off” of the LCD/VF SET menu (see page 111).

[A]: The indication of items named with this suf-

fix can be turned on/off using the assignable buttons to which the corresponding on/off functions have been assigned (see page 58).

REC

TCG 00:00:00:00

1920/23.98P

Q M

otion

29/24fps

74%

High Light ND2

CH1

18dB

SHT

CH2

:1/2000

INT STBY Standby for Interval

zFRM REC Frame Recording in progress

FRM STBY Standby for Frame Recording

zCACHE z in green: Standby for

Recording

Cache Recording z in red: Cache Recording in

progress

4. Media status indication

5. Time data indication [M] (page 52)

6. Media remaining indication [M] (page 34)

Memory card in slot A is active.

Memory card in slot B is active.

2 21

2 1

1 1

On-Screen Indications

7. Zoom position indication [M] (page 48)

STD

Overview

8. Electric color compensation filter

indication [M] (page 40)

9. ND filter indication [M] (page 39)

10. TLCS mode indication [M] (page 105)

Backlight mode

Standard mode

STD

Spotlight mode

11. White balance mode and color

temperature indications [M] (page 40)

12. Picture profile indication [M] (page 67)

13. Iris position indication [M] (page 48)

14. Gain indication [M] (page 45)

15. Shutter mode/shutter speed indication [M]

(page 46)

16. Audio level meters [M] (page 53)

17. Histogram indication [M][A]

18. Video level cautioning indication [M]

If the video level is too high or too low, a caution is generated showing the appropriate ND filter number.

19. Depth-of-Field indication [M][A]

20. Brightness level indication [M][A]

21. Special recording mode indication [M]

Frame Rec Frame Rec mode Interval Rec Interval Rec mode S&Q Motion

xx/xx fps

Slow & Quick Motion mode

22. Video Format indication [M] (page 37)

On-Screen Indications

Preparations

Power Supply

You can use a battery pack or AC power via an AC adaptor. If you connect an AC power source, it has a priority even if a battery pack is mounted.

For safety, use only the Sony battery pack and AC adaptor listed below:

• BP-U60 Lithium-ion Battery Pack

• AC-DN10 AC Adaptor

Preparations

Battery pack

Using a Battery Pack

Mount a BP-U60 Lithium-ion Battery Pack.

WARNING

Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. When you dispose of the battery, you must obey the law in the relative area or country.

Notes

• Before use, charge the battery pack with the exclusive BC-U1/U2 Battery Charger.

• A warm battery pack immediately after use may not be able to be fully recharged.

Mounting the battery pack

Fully insert the battery pack then slide it down to lock.

Power switch: OFF

Note

If a battery pack that cannot be used with this camcorder is mounted, an error message is appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. Replace the battery pack with the BP-U60, or connect a power to the DC IN connector after removing the battery pack.

Removing the battery pack

Hold the BATTERY RELEASE button pressed, slide the battery pack upwards to unlock, then pull it out.

BATTERY RELEASE button

Power switch: OFF

Checking battery charge remaining

To check during operation

When recording or playback is in progress on the battery pack, an icon to show the current battery

Power Supply

charge level and usage time remaining are

displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.

120min A: 25min B: 50min Z99

STBY

S&Q

REC

Preparations

Icon Remaining

100% to 91%

90% to 71%

70% to 51%

50% to 31%

30% to 11%

10% to 0%

BATTERY I NFO

50%

Rem

aining Time : 20min

100

The camcorder indicates the remaining usage time in minutes by calculating the available time with the battery pack if operation is continued at the current rate of power consumption.

Note

The operating time on a battery pack depends on the condition (new or old) of the battery pack and the ambient temperature.

To check in power-off status

Information on the mounted battery pack (BATTERY INFO) is displayed on the LCD monitor screen when you hold the DISPLAY/ BATT INFO button pressed even if the camcorder is off. The BATTERY INFO display goes off after 5 seconds.

DISPLAY/

BATT INFO

DISPLAY/BATT INFO button

If the battery charge remaining becomes low

If the battery charge remaining decreases to a certain level during operation (Low BATT status), a low-battery message, flashing of the tally lamps, and a beep sound will warn you. If the remaining further decreases to a level at which operation cannot be continued (BATT Empty status), a battery-empty message appears. Temporarily set the power switch to OFF and connect a power source via the DC IN connector or replace the battery pack with one that is fully charged.

To change the message levels

The Low BATT level is set to 10% of full charge, and the BATT Empty level is set to 3% of full charge at the factory. These settings can be changed with “Battery Alarm” (page 116) of the OTHERS menu.

Power Supply

Using AC Power (DC IN Power)

The camcorder can be operated on AC power by using an AC-DN10 AC Adaptor (optional) with a CCDD-X2 DC Cable (optional).

For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the AC-DN10.

When recording or playback is in progress on power from the DC IN connector, the input voltage is displayed on the LCD monitor/ viewfinder screen.

DC-IN 12.0V

A: 25min B: 50min Z99

STBY

S&Q

REC

Turning Power On

Set the power switch to the ON position. The indicator (green) lights and the camcorder enters E-E Display mode.

Setting the Area of Use and the Clock

When you turn the camcorder on for the first time after purchasing or replacing the backup battery (page 135), the Initial Setting display appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. Set the area of use and the date and time of the built-in clock, using this display.

INITIAL

SETTING

ount r y : NTSC A r e a

Language

: English

me Zone: UTC GREENWICH

ate/Time: 2011/01/01 00:00:00

Finish

Language

You can select the language for messages. When you select “Chinese,” the menus and status indications are also displayed in Chinese.

Time Zone

The value shows the time difference from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Change the setting if needed.

Use the jog dial on the rear panel for setting.

Jog dial

Preparations

Power switch

ON OFF

Turning Power Off

Set the power switch to the OFF position.

Notes

• This camcorder uses a little standby power even when the power switch is set to OFF. Remove the battery pack if the camcorder will not be used for a prolonged period.

• When removing the battery pack or the DC IN power, be sure to set the switch to OFF in advance and wait until the indicator goes dark. Removing the battery pack or the DC IN power while the indicator is lit may cause damage to the camcorder or SxS memory cards.

MENU SEL/SET CANCEL

PICTURE PROF

Setting the area of use

1 Turn the jog dial to set the cursor to

“Country” then press the dial.

Setting the Area of Use and the Clock

2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired

area of use.

Setting Area of use

NTSC Area NTSC area (for areas other

than Japan)

NTSC area (Japan)

PAL area

Preparations

NTSC(J) Area

PAL Ar ea

1) The composite signal output from this

camcorder is an NTSC signal with a black setup (7.5 IRE). The system frequency is 59.94i.

2) The composite signal output from this

camcorder is an NTSC signal with no black setup. The system frequency is 59.94i.

3) The composite signal output from this

camcorder is a PAL signal. The system frequency is 50i.

Setting the time and date

1 Turn the jog dial to set the cursor to

“Date/Time” then press the dial.

The cursor moves to the year-setting column.

INITIAL

SETTING

ount r y : NTSC(J)

Language

Time Z

one: UTC +09:00 TOKY

ate/Time: 2011/01/01 00:00:00

Finish

Area

Japanese

2011/01/01 00:00:00 SET

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 100.

Notes

• If the clock setting is cleared because of

exhaustion of the backup battery while no operation power was being supplied (no battery pack and no DC IN connection), the Initial Setting display will be displayed when you turn the camcorder on at the next opportunity.

• While the Initial Setting display is shown, no other operation except turning the power off is permitted until you finish the setting for this display.

2 Turn the jog dial to set the year then

press the dial.

The cursor moves to the month-setting column.

3 Set the month, day, hour, minute, and

second in sequence in the same manner.

When you press the jog dial at “SET,” the cursor moves back to “Date/Time.”

To finish the setting

Move the cursor to “Finish” then press the jog dial.

The Initial Setting display disappears, and the clock setting is completed.

Once after the Initial Setting display disappears, the time zone and date/time settings can be changed using the OTHERS menu (page 115).

Setting the Area of Use and the Clock

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

subject. The display direction of the textual information is converted to the readable direction.

Adjusting the LCD Monitor

You can adjust the angle and the display conditions of the LCD monitor for the best view in various shooting situations. These adjustments of the LCD monitor have no effect on pictures being recorded.

Turning on/off the LCD monitor

The LCD monitor turns on when it is opened and turns off when it is closed.

Press the tab to the right to unlock.

Adjusting the angle

Rotate the opened LCD monitor to the desired angle.

90°

180°

Adjusting the backlight

LCD BRIGHT +/

LCD B.LIGHT switch

Turning the backlight on/off

The backlight may not be necessary for viewing images on the LCD monitor under bright ambient light, such as in an outdoor location. Set the LCD B.LIGHT switch to OFF to turn off the backlight.

Adjusting the brightness of the backlight

When you set the LCD B.LIGHT switch to ON, you can adjust the brightness of the backlight, using the LCD BRIGHT + and – buttons. Press the – button to darken the backlight. Press the + button to make it brighter. During adjustment, the backlight level bar appears to indicate the adjustment value.

– buttons

Preparations

It can be rotated as much as 180 degrees in the direction facing the subject and as much as 90 degrees in the opposite direction. When you rotate it exceeding 135 degrees toward the subject, the image on the monitor becomes upside down, indicating the mirror image of the

Adjusting the color, contrast, and brightness

These adjustments can be made using the LCD/ VF SET menu.

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode and select (LCD/VF SET menu) then “LCD” from the menu.

LCD/VF

SET

On/Off

olor

ont rast

Br i gh t ness

: 0

: :

Preparations

00:00

LCD

VF Peaking M

arker Zebra Display

Set color, contrast and brightness of the LCD monitor with the corresponding LCD menu items: Color, Contrast, and Brightness

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 100.

Adjusting the Viewfinder

If the picture on the LCD monitor is hard to view under bright ambient light, you can use the viewfinder to check the picture. You can adjust the display conditions of the viewfinder according to your current lighting conditions. These adjustments of the viewfinder have no effect on pictures being recorded.

Caution

Do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece of the viewfinder facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder, and cause fire.

Turning the viewfinder on/off

With the factory setting, the viewfinder is turned on when the LCD monitor is in its park position or is rotated to face the subject. You can change the setting so that the viewfinder is always on regardless of the status of the LCD monitor, using “VF” (page 110) of the LCD/VF SET menu. Change the “Power” setting from “Auto” to “On.”

Adjusting the focus in the viewfinder

The eyepiece focusing (diopter compensation) knob enables adjustment to match the eyesight of operator so that the operator can view the image clearly in the eyepiece.

Eyepiece focusing knob

0 0

Adjusting the backlight

The brightness of the backlight for the viewfinder can be switched between High and Low. Select “VF” from the LCD/VF SET menu and set “Backlight.”

LCD/VF

SET

On/Off

Backl i ght

ode

ontrast

Br i g htness

Pow

: : : :

High

Color

0 0

Auto

00:00

LCD

Peaking M

arker Zebra Display

Switching between color and monochrome modes

For the viewfinder screen, color or monochrome display can be selected. Select “VF” from the LCD/VF SET menu then select “Mode.” Select “B&W” if checking the subject and focusing are easier on the monochrome display. If you assign “VF Mode” to one of the assignable buttons (see page 58), you can switch between color and monochrome by pressing the button.

Adjusting the contrast and brightness

Select “VF” from the LCD/VF SET menu and adjust the contrast and brightness with the corresponding items: Contrast and Brightness

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 100.

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Attaching a Lens

1 Turn the lens mount frame

counterclockwise and remove the mount cap from the lens mount.

Usable lenses

The following lenses are supplied with the PMWF3K.

• SCL-P35T20 (focal length: 35mm)

• SCL-P50T20 (focal length: 50mm)

• SCL-P85T20 (focal length: 85mm)

In addition to equivalents of the lenses supplied with the PMW-F3K, various PL-mount lenses can be used with the PMW-F3K/F3L.

For other lenses usable with the PMW-F3K/F3L, ask a Sony service representative. For information on handling lenses, refer to the operation guide of the lenses.

Caution

Do not leave the camcorder with the lens facing the sun. Direct sunlig ht can enter through the lens, be focused in the camcorder, and cause fire.

Attaching a Lens

Notes

• Turn off the camcorder before attaching/ removing the lens.

• The camera interface of the camcorder is set to “Type C” for the lenses supplied with the PMW-F3K and those having a Cooke connector. When attaching a lens with an

connector (usable in the future), set the

ARRI interface to “Type A” with “Lens IF” (page

106) of the CAMERA SET menu. Or set it to “Off” for other lenses. If the interface setting is not correct, a warning message will be displayed when you turn on the camcorder.

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 100.

Preparations

2 Align the recess of the lens with the

alignment pin at the upper part of the lens mount of the camcorder and set the lens in place.

3 While holding the lens, turn the lens

mount frame clockwise to secure the lens.

When using an ARRI LDS lens or a Cooke /i lens, align the contacts of the lens with the corresponding hot shoe of the camcorder.

Hot shoe for Cooke /i lenses

1)ARRI Group

Hot shoe for ARRI LDS lenses

Attaching a Lens

If you have attached an aberration correction lens

The aberration correction function is activated automatically. Starting the camcorder with an aberration correction lens may require more time than normally because of data loading at start-up. The lenses supplied with the PMW-F3K are

Preparations

aberration correction lenses.

Contact a Sony service representative for information about other aberration correction lenses.

Adjusting the flange focal length

Adjustment of the flange focal length (distance between the lens mount attachment plane and the imaging plane) is necessary in the following situations:

• The first time a lens is attached

• When changing lenses

• If the focus is not sharp at both telephoto and wide angle with a zoom lens

The flange focal length for this camcorder can be adjusted by rotating the adjustment screw. Use an Allen wrench (sized 7/64 inch) for the adjustment. Counterclockwise rotation lengthens the flange focal length and clockwise rotation shortens it.

Removing the lens

Proceed as follows:

1 While holding the lens, turn the lens

mount frame counterclockwise.

2 Pull the lens forward to remove.

Note

When another lens is not immediately attached, attach the lens mount cap to its original position and secure it by turning the lens mount frame clockwise.

Using Lens Files

By your storing the data (such as compensation data) specific to the lenses in files, required adjustments and compensation can be performed merely by retrieving the appropriate file when changing lenses.

For details on the lens files, see “Lens Files” on page 122.

Attaching a Lens

Adjustment screw of flange focal length

D W

E S

A P /

Y A L

Attaching the

Microphone

Two channels (CH-1/CH-2) of audio can be recorded (Linear PCM recording) in synchronization with video recording.

Cable clamp

Preparations

Using the Supplied Microphone

Attach the microphone as follows:

1 Loosen the screw of the microphone

holder and open the cover.

2 Set the microphone on the holder with

the UP indication facing up.

3 Close the microphone holder cover for

the original condition to secure, then connect the microphone cable to the AUDIO IN connectors (CH-1 and CH-

2) and secure the cable at the cable clamp under the holder.

Connect the white plug of the supplied microphone to the CH-1 connector of the camcorder and the red plug to the CH-2 connector.

4 Set the LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switches

(CH-1 and CH-2) to MIC+48V.

-1

LINE

-2

IC+48V

LIN

+48V

LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switch

5 Set “EXT CH Select” of “Audio Input”

(page 106) of the AUDIO SET menu to “CH-1/CH-2.”

Note

Even when recording CH-1 for 2-channel monaural by setting “EXT CH Select” of “Audio Input” (page 106) of the AUDIO SET menu to “CH-1,” set the LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switch for CH-2 to the same position as that for CH-1. However, if a microphone which supports both stereo and monaural modes is connected and power of +48 V is supplied to CH-2, the microphone is not switched to monaural mode, but the directivity goes the left channel side. For such a microphone, set the LINE/MIC/MIC+48V

Attaching the Microphone

switch for CH-1 to MIC+48V and that for CH-2 to MIC.

Sony-made microphones which support both stereo and monaural modes

• Microphone supplied with this camcorder

•ECM-680S

Preparations

Using External Inputs or Optional Microphones

Connect external audio sources or external microphones to the AUDIO IN connectors CH-1 and CH-2, then set the LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switches CH-1 and CH-2 to the appropriate position. LINE: For audio a audio line source (Line level:

+4 dBu)

MIC: For a microphone that requires no power

supply

MIC+48V: For a microphone that requires +48V

power supply

Using the IR Remote Commander

Before use

Before you use the supplied IR Remote Commander for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet from the battery holder.

Insulation sheet

A CR2025 lithium battery is set in the holder at the factory.

To use the IR Remote Commander

For controlling the camcorder from the IR Remote Commander, activate the remote control function of the camcorder after turning the power on. Activating/deactivating the remote control function can be achieved using the Setup menu or an assignable button.

To activate using the menu

Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, select (the OTHERS menu) and set “IR Remote” to “On.”

Using the IR Remote Commander

THE

Button

eter

: O

Alar

English

Off

lock Set Language Assign Tal l y

00:00

ours M

IR Remote

Battery

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 100.

To activate using an assignable button

Assigning “IR Remote” to one of the assignable buttons permits you to activate/deactivate the remote control function by pressing the button.

For the assignable buttons, see“ Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons” on page 58.

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