Sony PMW-F3L, PMW-F3K Operating Instructions

4-276-626-14 (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, 108-0075 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 .................................................................................... 10

Using the Software .................................................................. 13

Reading the CD-ROM Manuals ............................................ 13

Parts Identifications ................................................................ 14

Camcorder .................................................................... 14

IR Remote Commander (Supplied) .............................. 19

Lenses (Supplied with the PMW-F3K) ........................ 19

On-Screen Indications ............................................................ 20

Indications in E-E Display/Recording Mode ............... 20

Power Supply ........................................................................... 22

Using a Battery Pack .................................................... 22

Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ................................. 23

Turning Power On ........................................................ 24

Turning Power Off ....................................................... 24

Setting the Area of Use and the Clock .................................. 24

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ....................... 26

Adjusting the LCD Monitor ......................................... 26

Adjusting the Viewfinder ............................................. 27

Attaching a Lens ..................................................................... 29

Attaching a Lens .......................................................... 29

Adjusting the Flange Focal Length .............................. 30

Using Lens Files ........................................................... 31

Attaching the Microphone ..................................................... 32

Using the Supplied Microphone ................................... 32

Using External Inputs or Optional Microphones ......... 33

Using the IR Remote Commander ........................................ 33

Handling SxS Memory Cards ................................................ 35

About SxS Memory Cards ........................................... 35

Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card .................. 36

Switching Between SxS Memory Cards ...................... 37

Formatting an SxS Memory Card ................................ 37

Checking the Remaining Time Available for

Recording ............................................................... 37

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Recording

Restoring an SxS Memory Card .................................. 38

Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 39

Selecting the Video Format .................................................... 41

Selectable Formats ....................................................... 41

Switching between HD and SD .................................... 42

Changing the Format .................................................... 42

Switching the ND Filters ........................................................ 43

Using the 5600K CC Filter ..................................................... 43

Adjusting the White Balance ................................................. 44

Selecting the Adjustment Mode ................................... 44

Executing Auto White Balance .................................... 44

Adjusting the Black Balance .................................................. 46

Displaying the Markers and Zebra Patterns ........................ 46

Displaying the Markers ................................................ 46

Displaying the Zebra Patterns ...................................... 47

Setting the Gain ....................................................................... 48

Recording With Fixed Gain ......................................... 48

Recording in AGC Mode ............................................. 49

Setting the Electronic Shutter ................................................ 49

Shooting in Auto Shutter Mode ................................... 49

Shooting in a Fixed Shutter Mode ............................... 49

Shooting in Slow Shutter Mode ................................... 50

Adjusting the Iris .................................................................... 51

Adjusting the Zoom ................................................................ 52

Adjusting the Focus ................................................................ 52

Reducing Flickers ................................................................... 53

Setting the Time Data ............................................................. 54

Running Modes of the Timecode ................................. 54

Setting the Timecode .................................................... 55

Setting the User Bits ..................................................... 56

Displaying the Time Data ............................................ 56

Recording Audio Signals ........................................................ 57

Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels ........................ 57

Monitoring the Audio ................................................... 58

Outputting the Color Bars and Reference Tone .................. 58

Recording Shot Marks ............................................................ 59

Adding the OK Mark ............................................................. 60

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Rec Review ............................................................................... 61

Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons ................... 62

Interval Recording .................................................................. 63

Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 64

Performing Interval Recording .................................... 64

Frame Recording .................................................................... 65

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

Performing Frame Recording ....................................... 65

Picture Cache Recording ........................................................ 66

Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 66

Performing Picture Cache Recording ........................... 67

Slow & Quick Motion Recording .......................................... 68

Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 68

Recording in Slow & Quick Motion Mode .................. 69

Freeze Mix: Image Alignment ............................................... 70

Picture Profiles ........................................................................ 71

Registering the Customized Settings as a Picture

Profile ..................................................................... 71

Selecting a Picture Profile ............................................ 72

Copying the Settings of a Picture Profile ..................... 72

Resetting a Picture Profile ............................................ 72

Storing a Picture Profile on an SxS Memory Card ...... 73

Picture Profile Items ..................................................... 74

Deleting Clips .......................................................................... 80

Deleting the Last Recorded Clip .................................. 80

Deleting Clips Collectively .......................................... 80

Operating Planning Metadata ............................................... 81

Loading a Planning Metadata File ............................... 81

Defining a Clip Name in Planning Metadata ............... 82

Defining Shot Mark Names in Planning Metadata ...... 84

Copying Planning Metadata Files Collectively ............ 84

Playback

Table of Contents

Thumbnail Screens ................................................................. 86

Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen ....................... 87

Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen .................... 89

Playing Back Clips .................................................................. 90

Playing Back the Selected and Subsequent Clips in

Sequence ................................................................ 90

Monitoring Audio ......................................................... 91

Switching to High-Speed Playback .............................. 91

Status Displays

Cueing Up .................................................................... 92

Adding Shot Marks During Playback (HD Mode) ...... 92

Clip Operations ....................................................................... 93

Clip Operation Menus .................................................. 93

Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus ........... 94

Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip ............. 95

Adding/Deleting the OK Mark to/from a Clip

(HD Mode Only) .................................................... 96

Copying Clips ............................................................... 96

Deleting Clips ............................................................... 97

Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen ........................ 98

Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen

(HD Mode Only) .................................................... 99

Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (HD Mode Only) ......... 100

Changing the Index Frame (HD Mode Only) ............ 100

Dividing a Clip (HD Mode Only) .............................. 101

Showing the Status Screens .................................................. 102

CAMERA Status Screen ...................................................... 103

AUDIO Status Screen ........................................................... 104

VIDEO Status Screen ........................................................... 105

BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen .................................... 106

BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen ...................................... 106

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

Overview of the Setup Menus .............................................. 107

Setup Menu Configuration ......................................... 107

Setup Menu Layers .................................................... 107

Basic Menu Operations ........................................................ 108

Setup Menu List .................................................................... 111

CAMERA SET Menu ................................................ 111

AUDIO SET Menu .................................................... 115

VIDEO SET Menu ..................................................... 116

LCD/VF SET Menu ...................................................118

TC/UB SET Menu ...................................................... 121

LENS FILE Menu ...................................................... 122

OTHERS Menu .......................................................... 124

Table of Contents

Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data

Setup File ............................................................................... 132

Storing the Setup File ................................................. 132

Retrieving the Setup File ............................................ 132

Resetting to the Standard Values ............................... 132

Lens Files ............................................................................... 133

Saving a Lens File ...................................................... 133

Retrieving Lens Files ................................................. 134

Automatic Retrieval of a Lens File ............................ 134

Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Monitors and Recording Device ...... 135

Operating Clips With a Computer ...................................... 137

Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection) ....... 139

Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External

Nonlinear Editing ....................................................... 140

Recording External Input Signals .............................. 140

About i.LINK ........................................................................ 141

External Synchronization ..................................................... 142

Appendixes

Important Notes on Operation ............................................ 145

Backup Battery ..................................................................... 147

Troubleshooting .................................................................... 149

Operating Power ......................................................... 149

Recording/Playback ...................................................149

External Devices ........................................................ 150

Error/Warning Indications .................................................. 151

Error Indications .........................................................151

Warning Indications ................................................... 151

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ............................ 154

About Bitmap Fonts ..............................................................154

About OpenSSL .................................................................... 155

Specifications ......................................................................... 158

General ....................................................................... 158

Camera Block ............................................................. 158

Audio Block ............................................................... 159

Displays ...................................................................... 159

Device .................................................................. 139

Table of Contents

Media Block ............................................................... 159

Inputs/Outputs ............................................................ 159

Lenses (Supplied with the PMW-F3K) ...................... 160

Supplied Accessories ................................................. 160

Optional Accessories .................................................. 160

Index ....................................................................................... 162

Table of Contents

Overview

Features

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.

S-Log gamma and MLUT (Monitor Look Up Table) usable

The PMW-F3K/F3L can use S-Log(Sony Log) gamma and MLUT when the CBK-RGB01 RGB and S-LOG Output Option (not supplied) is installed and YPbPr422 or RGB444 is selected

Features

for Dual-Link output. This feature is effective when you create digital masters using digital processing.

Cutting-edge Camera Technologies

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

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 pre-

family, though

determined intervals. This is convenient for shooting over long periods of time and also when creating pictures with special effects of extremely quick motion.

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.

Planning Metadata function

The PMW-F3K/F3L can load planning metadata prepared by a computer and shoot with the clip names and shot marks specified in the planning metadata.

Wireless LAN supported

The PMW-F3K/F3L can be connected to a computer via a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi connection) when the CBK-RGB01 RGB and S-LOG Output Option (not supplied) is installed and the CBKWA01 Wi-Fi Adapter is connected to the Option connector. A Wi-Fi connection allows you to transfer planning metadata from a computer to the camcorder, and to transfer clips and other files from the camcorder to a computer. You can also use the Live Logging function to transfer metadata to a computer or receive them from a computer during shooting.

3D-Link function for easy 3D shooting

The 3D-Link function can be enabled by installing the separately available CBK-3DL01

Overview

Features

3D-Link Option and connecting two PMW-F3K/ F3L units with the exclusive 3D-Link cable

Overview

(supplied with the CBK-3DL01). Specifying one PMW-F3K/F3L unit as the main unit and the other as the sub unit, you can synchronize the signal phase and timecode for images being recorded on the sub unit by operating the main unit to start/stop recording on two units in synchronization. In addition, you can collectively copy the camera settings of the main unit to the sub unit and simultaneously change the electronic shutter speed for the sub unit in conjunction with those for the main unit, thus enabling easy and smooth 3D shooting.

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 device: The camc order can be operated from the RM-B750/B150 Remote Control Unit or RCP1000/1001 / RCP-1500/1501/1503 Remote Control Panel.

supplied

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

XDCAM EX web sites

For information on XDCAM EX, visit Sony professional products web site.

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

CineAlta, and Remote Commander are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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.

Features

Using the Software Reading the CD-ROM

Manuals

Overview

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.

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 you r Sony service representative.

Using the Software / Reading the CD-ROM Manuals

Overview

Parts Identifications

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

Camcorder

G I S

SSIGN 6

Upper operation block (page 17)

OFF

Side panel

(page 16)

M H

Bottom (page 18)

1. Microphone holder (page 32)

2. Front accessory shoe

Note

Do not apply excessive force to the mounted accessory. It may damage the accessory shoe.

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

Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below.

B A

/ C

M T H

V I L

T O

To remove

PRESS

Press the tab to unlock.

A Y

/ P

SDI OUT

OFF

PICTURE PR

OFILE

TC IN

TC OUT

TC/U-BIT/ DURATION

S&Q

CH-1

DISPLAY/ BATT INFO

H-2

CH-1

AUDIO

SELECT

CH-2

MONITOR VOLUME

4. Accessory mounting screw holes

Type of screw: 1/4-20UNC, length of engagement: 10 mm (

Note

Do not apply excessive force to the mounted accessory. It may damage the screw thread.

5. Rear accessory shoe

Notes

• The length of engagement should be 5.2

/32 inch) or less.

mm (

• Do not apply excessive force to the mounted accessory. It may damage the screw thread.

6. Headphone connector (stereo mini jack)

(page 58, page 91)

7. Rear tally lamp (page 39, page 151)

8. Rear IR remote control receptor

9. BATTERY RELEASE button (page 22)

10. Battery pack receptacle (page 22)

7 8

Rear panel

(page 17)

/32 inch) or less

Parts Identifications

Overview

Operation block on the handle (page 17)

2 3

REC START/

STOP

)

1. Viewfinder (page 27)

2. Eyepiece focusing knob (page 27)

3. Post for the shoulder strap (See the

previous page.)

4. Built-in speaker (page 58, page 91)

5. REC REVIEW button (page 61)

6. EXPANDED FOCUS button (page 52)

7. REC START/STOP button (page 39)

8. Grip belt

9. Servo zoom lever

(It functions only with an optional power zoom lens attached.)

10. ASSIGN 8 (assignable 8) button (page 62)

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

(RCA phono jacks) (page 135)

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

and input selection switches (page 57)

13. Front tally lamp (page 39, page 151)

14. Front IR remote control receptor

15. Lens mount (page 29)

S S I

ASSIGN 7

P /

Y A

L P

S R

ASSIGN 8

109

1211

ASSIGN 4

AUTO

WHT BAL

16. Flange focal length adjustment screw

(page 30)

17. ASSIGN 4 (assignable 4) button (page 62)

18. AUTO WHT BAL (automatic white

balance adjustment) button (page 44)

13 14

17 18

Parts Identifications

Overview

Side panel

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

62)

2. 5600K CC (color compensation filter)

button with indicator (page 43)

3. ND FILTER switch (page 43)

4. SHUTTER switch (page 49)

5. GAIN switch (page 48)

6. WHITE BALANCE (white balance

memory) switch (page 44)

7. ZEBRA button (page 47)

8. PEAKING button (page 52)

9. STATUS button (page 102)

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

selection) button (page 56, page 91)

11. DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (page 20,

page 23)

12. ASSIGN 5 (assignable 5) button (page 62)

13. MONITOR VOLUME buttons (page 58,

page 91)

14. AUDIO SELECT (audio level control

mode selection) switches (page 57)

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

(page 57)

16. S&Q (Slow & Quick Motion) dial (page 68,

page 108)

17. CACHE REC lamp (page 66)

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 26)

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 26)

20. LCD B.LIGHT (LCD backlight) switch

(page 26)

Parts Identifications

Operation block on the handle

REC

ASSIGN 6 ASSIGN 7

START/STOP

1. Protective cover (page 39)

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

(page 62)

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

button (page 39)

Upper operation block

Rear panel

Operation block

1234

MENU SEL/SET CANCEL

PICTURE PROFILE

SLOT SELECT

ON OFF

DC IN

HD SDIAB

BATTERY

RELEASE

Overview

2134

BARS/CAM F REV

THUMBNAIL

PLAY/PAUSE

F FWD

/SJ

PREV STOP NEXT

lsL

6578

1. BARS/CAM (color bar/camera signal

switching) button (page 58)

2. F REV (fast reverse) button (page 90)

3. PLAY/PAUSE button (page 90)

4. F FWD (fast forward) button (page 90)

5. THUMBNAIL button (page 86)

6. PREV (previous) button (page 90)

7. STOP button (page 90)

8. NEXT button (page 90)

1. MENU (menu display ON/OFF) button

(page 108)

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

(page 108)

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

3. CANCEL button (page 108)

4. PICTURE PROFILE button (page 71)

5. Power switch and indicator (page 24)

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 37)

2. Access lamps (page 36)

3. SxS memory card slots (page 36)

4. Eject buttons (page 36)

Parts Identifications

Connector block

Overview

HD SDIAB

MENU SEL/SET CANCEL

SLOT SELECT

ON OFF

DC IN

PICTURE PROFILE

BATTERY

RELEASE

SDI OUT

VIDEO OUT

TC OUT

GENLOCK IN

234567

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

(BNC type) (page 136)

2. DC IN (DC power input) connector

(page 23)

3. SDI OUT connector (BNC type) (page 135)

4. VIDEO OUT (analog video output)

connector (BNC type) (page 135)

5. TC IN (timecode input) connector (BNC

type) (page 143)

6. TC OUT (timecode output) connector

(BNC type) (page 144)

7. GENLOCK IN connector (BNC type)

(page 143)

8. HDMI OUT connector (page 135)

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

conforming to IEEE1394) (page 139)

10. USB connector (Mini B) (page 137)

11. Option connector (USB type A)

The optional CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adapter can be connected.

For connection, refer to the Supplement in the supplied CD-ROM labeled “Manuals for SolidState Memory Camcorder.”

For the mounting bracket for the Wi-Fi Adapter (Part No. 4-410-322-01), contact your Sony dealer or Sony service representative.

12. REMOTE connector (8-pin)

An external remote control device, such as the RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit or

TC IN

9 10

12 13

the RCP-1000/1001 / RCP-1500/1501/1503 Remote Control Panel, can be connected.

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

13. SPARE connector (10-pin)

When the separately available CBK-3DL01 3D-Link Option is installed, connect another PMW-F3K/F3L unit here using the 3D-Link cable supplied with the CBK-3DL01.

For connection, refer to the Supplement in the supplied CD-ROM labeled “Manuals for SolidState Memory Camcorder.”

Bottom

123

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 147)

3. Accessory mounting screw hole

Type of screw: 1/4-20UNC, length of engagement: 10 mm (

Note

Do not apply excessive force to the mounted accessory. It may damage the screw thread.

/32 inch) or less

Parts Identifications

IR Remote Commander (Supplied)

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

7 8

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

button

(It functions only with an optional power zoom lens attached.)

2. SHOTMARK 1 and 2 buttons (page 59,

page 100)

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 functions only with an optional lens which supports auto focus control attached.)

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 33.

12T

REC

ZOOM

SUB CLIP

PLAY/PAUSE

PUSH SET

STOP

FFWDFREV

PUSH AFREC PAUSE

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

510

1.5 3

1.2

3.3

2.62

0.8

0.60.5

1.6

Overview

Parts Identifications

Overview

On-Screen Indications

Indications in E-E Display/Recording Mode

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 ABCD0001

Z99

Rec 2

MLUT:P1:709 (800%

5600K CC

ND1

12 13 14

TLCS

ATW 4300K

S&Q

)

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

PPOFF

T1.6

15 16 17 18 19 20

1. Battery remaining/DC IN voltage

indication [M] (page 22)

2. i.LINK status indication (page 139)

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 120).

[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 62).

REC

TCG 00:00:00:00

1920/23.98P

Q M

otion

29/24fps

27 26

25 24

74%

High Light ND2

23 22 21

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

Memory card in slot A is active.

Memory card in slot B is active.

5. Time data indication [M] (page 56)

6. Media remaining indication [M] (page 37)

On-Screen Indications

7. Zoom position indication [M] (page 52)

STD

8. Synchronized recording indication (page

118)

Displayed when “HD SDI Remote I/F” or “Synchro Rec” is selected with “SDI Rec Control” of the VIDEO SET menu.

9. S-Log LUT indication (page 118)

10. Electric color compensation filter

indication [M] (page 43)

11. ND filter indication [M] (page 43)

12. TLCS mode indication [M] (page 113)

Backlight mode

Standard mode

STD

Spotlight mode

13. Steady shot indication [M]

(Available only when an optional lens which supports the steady shot function is attached)

14. Focus mode indication [M]

(Available only when an optional lens which supports focus control is attached)

15. White balance mode and color

temperature indications [M] (page 44)

16. Picture profile indication [M] (page 71)

17. Iris position indication [M] (page 51)

18. Gain indication [M] (page 48)

19. Shutter mode/shutter speed indication [M]

(page 49)

20. Audio level meters [M] (page 57)

21. Histogram indication [M][A]

22. 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.

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

24. Brightness level indication [M][A]

25. Clip name indication (page 82)

26. 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

27. Video Format indication [M] (page 41)

Overview

On-Screen Indications

Preparations

Power Supply

You can use a battery pack or AC power via an AC adaptor.

Preparations

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

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

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

Preparations

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 126) of the OTHERS menu.

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).

Power Supply

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.

Preparations

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 147), 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

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.

Setting the Area of Use and the Clock

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.

2 Turn the jog dial to select the desired

area of use.

Setting Area of use

NTSC Area NTSC area (for areas other

NTSC(J) Area

PAL Ar ea

than Japan)

NTSC area (Japan)

PAL area

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 108.

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.

Preparations

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 124).

Setting the Area of Use and the Clock

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Adjusting the LCD Monitor

Preparations

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.

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

90°

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.

Note

Do not apply excessive force to the opened LCD monitor in the direction to open it farther. It may damage the LCD monitor and the unit.

Adjusting the angle

Rotate the opened LCD monitor to the desired angle.

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

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Adjusting the color, contrast, and brightness

Using the menu

The color, contrast, and brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted with the LCD/VF SET menu. 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

: :

0 0

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 108.

Using the assignable button

If you assign “LCD/VF Adjust” to one of the assignable buttons, you can adjust the contrast and brightness of the LCD monitor, using the assignable button and the jog dial.

For how to assign the function, see “Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons” on page 62.

1 Press the assignable button to which

“LCD/VF Adjust” is assigned.

The LCD Brightness Level bar is displayed on the LCD monitor.

2 Adjust the brightness by turning the jog

dial vertically.

Turning the dial upwards makes the brightness brighter, and downwards makes it darker.

5 After the adjustment, press the jog dial

or the CANCEL button to turn off the level bar.

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 119) 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

Preparations

3 Press the assignable button again.

The LCD Contrast Level bar is displayed on the LCD monitor.

4 Adjust the contrast by turning the jog

dial vertically.

Turning the dial upwards makes the contrast stronger, and downwards makes it weaker.

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

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.”

Preparations

00:00

LCD/VF

LCD

Peaking M

arker Zebra Display

SET

On/Off

Backl i ght

ode

ontrast

Br i g htness

Pow

High

Color : : :

Auto

3 Adjust the brightness by turning the jog

dial vertically.

Turning the dial upwards makes the brightness brighter, and downwards makes it darker.

4 Press the assignable button again.

The VF Contrast Level bar is displayed on the LCD monitor.

0 0

5 Adjust the contrast by turning the jog

dial vertically.

Turning the dial upwards makes the contrast stronger, and downwards makes it weaker.

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 62), you can switch between color and monochrome by pressing the button.

Adjusting the contrast and brightness

Using the menu

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 108.

Using the assignable button

If you assign “LCD/VF Adjust” to one of the assignable buttons, you can adjust the contrast and brightness of the viewfinder, using the assignable button and the jog dial.

For how to assign the function, see “Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons” on page 62.

6 After the adjustment, press the jog dial

or the CANCEL button to turn off the level bar.

1 Press the assignable button to which

“LCD/VF Adjust” is assigned.

The LCD Brightness Level bar is displayed on the LCD monitor.

2 Press the assignable button twice to

display the VF Brightness Level bar.

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Attaching a Lens

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 108.

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.

The following optional lenses can also be used with the camcorder.

• SCL-Z18X140 FZ Power Zoom Lens 14.0X (usable with a camcorder with software version

1.20 or higher)

• SCL-P11X15 PL Lens Wide Angle Zoom X1.5 (usable with a camcorder with software version

1.30 or higher)

For other lenses usable with the PMW-F3K/F3L, ask a Sony service representative. For information on h andling optional 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 PL-mount lens

1 Turn the lens mount frame

counterclockwise and remove the mount cap from the lens mount.

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.

Preparations

Attaching a Lens

Notes

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

• The lens is a precision component. Do not place it with the mount side down directly touching a surface. Be sure to attach the supplied cap.

• 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 ARRI connector (usable in the futur e), set the interface to “Type A” with “Lens IF” (page 114) of the CAMERA SET menu. Or set it to “Off” for other lenses.

When using an ARRI1) LDS lens or a Cooke /i lens

Align the contacts of the lens with the corresponding hot shoe of the camcorder.

Attaching a Lens

Hot shoe for Cooke /i lenses

Preparations

Hot shoe for ARRI LDS lenses

1)ARRI Group

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 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

Manual adjustment of flange focal length

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. As the flange focal length must be finely adjusted, slowly rotate the screw.

Notes

• If the adjustmen t screw for flange fo cal length is rotated too far, the camcorder becomes unoperable. If you hear a click, stop rotating it.

• Be sure to use an Allen wrench of the specified size. Otherwise, the socket on the screw head may be damaged, making the screw unrotatable.

Adjustment screw for flange focal length

F F

E S

U A

P / Y A

L P

Automatic adjustment of flange focal length

The flange focal length can be automatically adjusted only when the optional SCL-Z18X140 (FZ power zoom lens 14.0X) is attached. When automatic adjustment of flange focal length is activated, focusing is performed both at the wide-angle and telephoto ends of the zoom for flange focal length adjustment and the result is stored so th at the in-focus condition is maintained even if you change the zoom position after focusing.

Notes

• If a subject of insufficient contrast is used, or if the camcorder or subject moves during the adjustment, adjustment cannot be made properly. Once the adjustment begins, do not touch the camcorder body or lens until it ends.

• When “Setting” of the “Slow Shutter” of the CAMERA SET menu is “On,” be sure to set it to “Off” before starting the adjustment.

• Be careful that no light source, such as a lamp, the sun, or a bright window, is in field of view during flange focal length adjustment.

• If the adjustment screw for flange focal length is rotated after the automatic adjustment of flange focal length, the adjusted flange focal length is shifted. Be careful not to rotate the adjustment screw after the automatic adjustment.

Attaching a Lens

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