Sony PMW-F5, PMW-F55 User Manual

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Solid-State Memory Camcorder

PMW-F55 PMW-F5

Operating Instructions

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

Overview

Preparations

Features ...................................................................................... 6

System Configuration ............................................................... 8

Location and Function of Parts ............................................... 9

On-Screen Indications ............................................................ 15

Sub Display Screen ...................................................... 15

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Screen ................................ 17

Power Supply ........................................................................... 19

Using a Battery Pack .................................................... 19

Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ................................. 20

Setting the Clock ..................................................................... 20

Attaching Optional Devices .................................................... 21

Attaching a Lens .......................................................... 21

Attaching a Viewfinder ................................................ 22

Setting the Basic Action .......................................................... 23

Shooting Mode ............................................................. 23

Main Recorded Signal .................................................. 23

Color Space .................................................................. 24

Using SxS Memory Cards ...................................................... 24

About SxS Memory Cards ........................................... 24

Inserting an SxS Memory Card .................................... 24

Removing an SxS memory card ................................... 25

Switching Between SxS Memory Cards ...................... 25

Formatting an SxS Memory Card ................................ 25

Checking the Remaining Time Available for

Recording ............................................................... 25

Restoring an SxS Memory Card .................................. 26

Using an SD card ..................................................................... 27

Usable SD Cards .......................................................... 27

Inserting an SD Card .................................................... 27

Removing an SD memory card .................................... 27

Formatting an SD Memory Card .................................. 27

Checking the Remaining Time ..................................... 27

Table of Contents

Recording

Using an AXS-R5 .................................................................... 28

Attaching the AXS-R5 ................................................. 28

Removing the AXS-R5 ................................................ 28

Inserting an AXS Memory Card .................................. 28

Removing an AXS Memory Card ................................ 28

Recording to an AXS Memory Card ............................ 29

Formatting an AXS Memory Card ............................... 29

Checking the Remaining Time Available for

Recording ............................................................... 29

Restoring the AXS Memory Card ................................ 29

Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 30

Changing Basic Settings ......................................................... 31

System Frequency ........................................................ 31

Recording Format ......................................................... 31

Electronic Shutter ......................................................... 31

Sensitivity/Gain/Color Temperature/

White Balance ........................................................ 32

Audio ............................................................................ 32

Time Data ..................................................................... 32

Useful Functions ...................................................................... 33

Assignable Buttons ....................................................... 33

Slow & Quick Motion .................................................. 33

Simultaneously Recording ........................................... 33

Thumbnail Screens

Thumbnail Screens ................................................................. 34

Configuration of the Screen ......................................... 34

Playing Clips ............................................................................ 35

Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in

Sequence ................................................................ 35

Clip Operations ....................................................................... 35

Operations of the Thumbnail Menu ............................. 35

Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip ............. 36

Copying MPEG2 Proxy Data (PMW-F55 only) .......... 36

Deleting Clips ............................................................... 36

Changing Information on the Thumbnail Screen ......... 37

Table of Contents

Settings

Sub Display Operation ........................................................... 38

Sub Display Setting Items ...................................................... 39

Setup Menu Operations .......................................................... 40

Setup Menu List ...................................................................... 41

External Devices Connection

Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices ...... 60

Operating Clips With a Computer ........................................ 61

External Synchronization ....................................................... 62

CAMERA Screen ......................................................... 39

Camera Menu ............................................................... 41

Paint Menu ................................................................... 45

Audio Menu ................................................................. 49

Video Menu .................................................................. 50

VF Menu ...................................................................... 51

TC/UB Menu ................................................................ 54

Recording Menu ........................................................... 54

Media Menu ................................................................. 55

File Menu ..................................................................... 55

Maintenance Menu ....................................................... 56

System Menu ................................................................ 57

Table of Contents

Appendices

Important Notes on Operation .............................................. 63

Formats and Limitations of Outputs .................................... 65

Video Formats and Output Signals .............................. 65

Error/Warning Indications .................................................... 68

Error Indications ........................................................... 68

Warning Indications ..................................................... 68

Licenses .................................................................................... 71

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ..................... 71

On accessing software to which the GPL/LGPL

applies .................................................................... 71

Open software licenses ................................................. 71

Specifications ........................................................................... 72

General ......................................................................... 72

Camera Section ............................................................ 73

Input/Output ................................................................. 73

Media ............................................................................ 74

Package Configuration ................................................. 74

Optional Accessories .................................................... 75

Index ......................................................................................... 78

Table of Contents

Overview

Features

The PMW-F55/F5 is a highly compact, lightweight and high-performance CineAlta 4K camera with a 4K Super 35mm equivalent Singlechip CMOS image sensor. The PMW-F55’s CMOS image sensor with global shutter function allows you to shoot clear 4K images without rolling shutter distortion or flash band phenomenon for perfect HD recording performance. The PMW-F5’s 4K image sensor allows you to record high quality HD pictures. You can record in MPEG2 HD video format, in addition to the new 4K-compatible format, XAVC, by using an SxS memory card. 4K RAW data can be recorded by using the portable recorder, AXS-R5, which adopts the newly developed access memory card (AXSM). The camcorder adopts the same native FZ mount used by the PMW-F3. You can use a variety of cine lenses (PL mount) so that the PL/FZ conversion adaptor comes standard.

Compatible with multi format

The camcorder is compatible with the new format, XAVC (official name: MPEG4 AVC/ H.264 Hi422 Profiles/Level 5.2), and can record 4K: 4096 × 2160, HD: 1920 × 1080. The camcorder is also compatible with frame rates from 23.98P to 59.94P. For high-speed shooting, you can record 1 fps to 60 fps for XAVC HD recording in the S & Q mode. The recommended media for XAVC recording is the newly developed SxS PRO+ memory card. The camcorder is also compatible with MPEG2 HD 422, adopted for XDCAM, and your existing workflow can be used.

Modular structure

The camcorder is a modular design that allows you to configure the camcorder according to shooting circumstances, whether for cinema production, drama, commercials, 3D shooting, documentary filming, int erviews, etc. The handle, viewfinder, audio connector panel, and portable recorder can be removed according to shooting requirements. The body and handle of the camcorder have multiple 1/4” and 3/8” mount points, you can attach the standard accessories easily.

High camera technology

4K Super 35mm equivalent CMOS image sensor

The camcorder has a 4K Super 35mm equivalent Single-chip CMOS image sensor of 11,600,000 pixels, with effective pixels count of 8,900,000, for 4K/HD recording. The CMOS image sensor of the PMW-F55 includes a global shutter function that allows you to shoot clear images without rolling shutter distortion or flash band phenomenon that occurs with a traditional film camera. The camcorder adopts a color filter that emphasizes color reproduction compatible with wide color area (exceeding that of color film), allowing for near human vision image representation capability.

Wide latitude, low noise

The camcorder has a 14-stop latitude that can reproduce images captured by the CMOS sensor with smooth gradation of black to white. Exmor Super35 CMOS technology provides low noise levels, even with 4K resolution and 14-stop latitude maintained.

Video signal processing

4K/HD simultaneous recording and high-speed recording with unlimited recording time is possible with single LSI chip processing of both camera signals and baseband video signals. Single-chip design provides stable, high-speed 4K 59.94P baseband video processing, low power consumption, and compact design.

Features

Intuitive user interface

This camcorder has the color LCD panel on the inside panel, and direct access menu that assigns the commonly-used settings to 6 buttons. Displaying the setting information large, makes visibility better. By switching two screens (CAMERA, VIEW), you can perform setting speedy. A LOCK switch allows you to prevent changing settings by accident.

Assignable buttons

The inside panel has three assignable buttons, while the outside panel has one assignable button. You can operate the camcorder easily by assigning commonly-used functions to these buttons.

Various input/output connectors

Four types of SDI output

The camcorder has four types of SDI output that allows you to output 4K 59.94P signal as four 3GSDI. The four SDI outputs are assignable as SDI-1/2 OUT to Main, and SDI-3/4 OUT to Sub. The camcorder also includes connections for Genlock IN, Timecode IN/OUT, HDMI OUT, Remote.

Overview

Built-in ND filter

A rotary ND filter is built into the camcorder, and supports three types of filter: Clear, 0.9 (1/8), and

1.8 (1/64). This allows light adjustment without the need for external matte box.

Features

Overview

System Configuration

This section shows examples of the camera system configuration.

Lenses SCL-P35T20, SCL-P50T20, SCL-P85T20 SCL-PK6 (set of 6 lenses)

SCL-P20T20/P25T20/P35T20A/P50T20A/P85T20A/P135T20

SCL-P11X15

Viewfinder DVF-L350

Microphone ECM-680S (EC-0.5X5F3M), ECM-678, ECM-674

PMW-F55, PMW-F5

Remote control unit RM-B170, RM-B750

Shoulder adaptor VCT-FSA5

Viewfinder DVF-L700

Viewfinder DVF-EL100

SxS memory card SBP-128B, SBP-64A/B, SBP-32, SBS-64G1A, SBS-32G1A

Battery adaptor

Portable memory recorder AXS-R5

AXS memory card AXS-512S24

USB card reader SBAC-US20

Battery pack BP-FL75, BP-L80S

AC adaptor AC-DN2B, AC-DN10

AXS memory card reader AXS-CR1

System Configuration

Monitor: BVM series, PVM series, LMD series

Location and Function of Parts

For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses.

The following illustrations are with the battery adaptor (page 14) removed. For removing the battery adaptor, see “Removing a battery pack” (page 19).

Overview

2 3 4

6 7

1. Handle

2. LOCK switch

Disables operations on the side operating panel.

3. Viewfinder shoe

4. Tape measure hook/Image sensor position

index

The mark and tape measure hook are on a

plane with the image sensor. To measure the precise distance between the camcorder and the subject, use this mark or tape measure hook as a reference. You can attach the end of a tape measure to the hook, and measure the distance from the subject.

5. Flange focal length adjustment screw

(page 22)

6. Lens mount (page 21)

7. REC (recording start/stop) button/lamp

(page 30)

8. SEL/SET (select/set) dial (MENU dial)

(pages 38, 40)

Selects the item in the menu or changes the setting value.

12 13 14

Sub display/Control buttons block (page 12)

SxS memory card slot block (page 12)

Right side connector panel (page 12)

15 16 17 18

9. ND FILTER select switch

ND filters are available for keeping the aperture in a proper range. Clear: ND filter not used

/8ND

0.9:

1.8:

/64ND

10. CANCEL/BACK button (pages 38, 40)

11. Accessory mounting screw holes

Type of screw: 1/4-20UNC (× 4) Type of screw: 3/8-16UNC (× 5) Length of engagement: 9 mm

(

/8 inch) or less

Note

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

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

33)

13. Built-in speaker (page 30)

Location and Function of Parts

14. Power switch

Overview

Set to the ON position (=) to turn the power on. Set to the OFF position (1) to turn the power off.

Notes

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

• When removing the battery pack or the DC IN power, be sure to first set the power switch to the OFF position. Removing the battery pack or the DC IN power while the camcorder is ON may cause damage to the camcorder or the memory card.

15. BRIGHTNESS button

Adjusts brightness of the sub display in 4 steps.

16. STATUS (status display on/off) button

Displays status screens on the LCD monitor/ viewfinder/external video monitor. Turn the MENU dial (page 9) to switch the screens in sequence.

Camera status screen

Displays the electronic shutter settings or the status of the lens.

Gain Amount of gain up (dB) or

Shutter Electronic shutter settings Gamma Gamma category and curve Zebra1 On/off and setting level of

Zebra2 On/off and setting level of

White White balance mode and

Iris T value of iris Focal Length Focal length (mm/inch) Focus Distance Focus distance (m/feet) Depth Of Field Depth of field (m/feet)

Audio status screen

Displays the input settings for each channel, audio level meter, and wind filter setting.

Level Level meter Source Input source Reference Reference level setting

System status screen

Displays the video signal settings.

System Frequency

Picture Size Picture size that is recorded on

sensitivity (ISO)

Zebra1

Zebra2

setting

System frequency

an SxS memory card

Rec Format (Main)

Gamma Gamma category that is

Rec Function Special recording that is set to

MPEG2 Proxy On/off setting of MPEG2

Recording format that is recorded on the SxS memory card

recorded on the SxS memory card

on, and its setting

proxy (PMW-F55 only)

Video output status screen

Displays the video output settings of SDI 1 to SDI 4, HDMI, and test video output.

Picture size Output picture size C.Space Output form Freq Output rate Gamma Gamma

Assignable button status screen

Displays the function that is assigned to each ASSIGN button.

1 to 4 Functions that are assigned to

the Assign 1 to 4 buttons

Battery status screen

Displays information of the battery or DC IN power.

Detected Battery Battery type Remaining Remaining charge level (%) Charge Count Number of times that the

Capacity Remaining capacity (Ah) Voltage Voltage (V) Manufacture

Date

Power Source Power source Supplied Voltage Supplied voltage

battery is charged

Manufacture date of the battery

Media status screen

Displays the remaining space, available recording time, and estimated service life of the recording media (SxS memory card A/SxS memory card B/SD card/AXS memory).

Protect information

Remaining

Remaining space and available recording time

Life

Estimated service life

17. OPTION button (page 35)

18. MENU (menu display on/off) button (page

40)

Location and Function of Parts

Air outlet

Overview

7 8

Air inlet

3 4

Audio connector panel (page 12)

1. Accessory mounting screw holes

Type of screw: 1/4-20UNC (× 4) Length of engagement: 9 mm

/8 inch) or less

(

Notes

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

• When attaching an accessory, do not cover the air inlet or air outlet.

2. HDMI OUT connector (page 60)

3. DC IN connector (page 20)

4. SDI OUT 1 to 4 (serial digital output)

connectors (BNC type) (page 60)

5. Mounting terminal for an expansion unit

(pages 19, 28)

6. REMOTE (remote control) connector (8-

pin)

Connect an external device such as a remote control unit.

7. USB wireless LAN module retracting part

(To be supported by future upgrade.)

Left side connector panel (page 13)

8. Tape measure hook/Image sensor position

index

The mark and tape measure hook are on a

9. VF (viewfinder output) connector (page

22)

10. ASSIGN 4 (assignable 4) button (page 33)

Location and Function of Parts

Sub display/Control buttons block (page

Overview

38)

Right side connector panel

The USB connector and SD card slot are located behind the cover.

Open the cover.

4 531

1. Headphones connector (stereo mini jack)

(page 30)

1. Sub display

2. Function buttons

• CAMERA button

• FILE button (To be supported by future upgrade.)

• AU/TC (audio/time code) button (To be supported by future upgrade.)

• VIEW button

3. Item button

2. USB connector (A)

3. USB connector (Mini B)

4. ACCESS (SD card access) lamp (page 27)

5. SD card slot (page 27)

Audio connector panel

Attach the supplied audio connector panel as follows.

SxS memory card slot block (page 24)

The SxS memory card slots are located behind the cover.

Open the cover.

1. SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select)

button

2. ACCESS (SxS memory card access) lamps

3. SxS memory card slots

4. EJECT (SxS memory card eject) buttons

Notes

• Attach/remove the audio connector panel while the camcorder is turned off.

• When attaching the audio connector panel, make sure not to catch the cap.

• When removing the audio connector panel, pull it away slowly from the body of the camcorder, as shown in the diagram above.

• Applying excessive force to remove the audio connector panel may damage it.

Open the cover.

Location and Function of Parts

1. AUDIO IN CH1/AUDIO IN CH2

(external audio input selection) switches

Switch input signal (external microphone, external audio device, etc.). supported by future upgrade

(AES/EBU is .)

2. AUDIO IN (CH-1, CH-1/2) /AUDIO IN

(CH-2, CH-3/4) connectors

Input external microphone or audio equipment signals.

3. CH1 MIC +48V/OFF, CH2 MIC +48V/

OFF (external microphone input selection) switches

Supply phantom power (48 V) to the external microphone when you set this switch to “MIC +48V.”

Left side connector panel

Bottom

Overview

1. Accessory mounting screw holes

Type of screw: 1/4-20UNC (× 3) Type of screw: 3/8-16UNC (× 3) Length of engagement: 9 mm

/8 inch) or less

(

Note

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

1. TC IN/OUT (timecode input/output

selection) switch (page 62)

2. TC (timecode input/output) connector

(BNC type) (page 62)

3. GENLOCK IN connector (BNC type)

(page 62)

4. TEST OUT (analog video output)

connector (BNC type) (page 60)

5. SHUTTER connector (BNC type)

To be supported by future upgrade

Location and Function of Parts

Battery adaptor

Overview

For attaching/removing the battery adaptor, see “Using a Battery Pack” (page 19).

1. Release button/ejection lever

2. Battery release lever

3. Expansion IF connector

4. DC OUT 1/2 connector

Note

When connecting a device, use one with current consumption of 1.8 A or less.

5. Battery pack attaching part

6. DC IN connector (page 20)

Location and Function of Parts

On-Screen Indications

Sub Display Screen

When turning on the camcorder, the sub display appears and you can check the status of the camcorder and set the basic items. The screen is switched by pressing the function button on the left of the sub display (page 12).

Item name/ Setting value/ Function display screen

Status screen

Overview

Item name/Setting value/Function display screen

CAMERA setting (page 39)

1. S&Q FPS

Displays and sets Slow & Quick Motion/ Frame Rate.

2. Shutter

Displays and sets shutter speed/angle.

3. Color Temp

Displays and sets color temperature.

4. Sensitivity/Gain/Exposure Index

Displays and sets sensitivity/gain (ISO/dB/ EI).

5. Gamma

Displays and sets gamma category.

6. MLUT

Displays and sets monitor LUT.

VIEW-1

1. F Rev m

Fast reverse

2. Play/Pause BX

Play/pause

3. F Fwd M

Fast forward

4. Prev .

Previous clip jump

On-Screen Indications

Overview

5. Stop x

Stop

6. Next >

Clip directional jump

VIEW-2

Status screen

1. Thumbnail

Displays or cancels the display of the thumbnail screen.

2. Up

Moves the cursor up.

3. Set

Confirms the selected item.

4. Left

Moves the cursor to the left.

5. Down

Moves the cursor down.

6. Right

Moves the cursor to the right.

1. 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

recording in progress

Motion recording

2. Battery remaining charge/DC IN voltage

indication (page 20)

3. Recording format (picture size) indication

(page 31)

Displays the picture size that is recorded on an SxS memory card.

4. System frequency and scan method

indication (page 31)

5. Time data indication (page 32)

6. AXS memory status/remaining space

indication (page 29)

On-Screen Indications

7. A/B slot media status/remaining space

indication (page 25)

8. Recording format (codec) indication (page

31)

Displays the format that is recorded on an SxS memory card.

9. Audio level meter (4CH)

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Screen

While recording, standing by to record, or playback, the statuses and settings of this unit are superimposed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. The statuses and settings of this unit can be turned on/off using the setup menu or by the assignable button. The statuses and settings of this unit can be independently turned on/off (page 53).

To turn on/off on the setup menu

Turn on/off the statuses and settings of this unit on “Setting” in “Display On/Off” (page 53) of the VF menu.

To turn on/off by the assignable button

Assign “Display” to one of the assignable buttons (page 33). You can turn on/off the statuses and settings of this unit by pressing the assignable button.

Information displayed on the screen while recording

Overview

1. Shutter mode/shutter speed indication

(page 44)

2. ND filter indication (page 9)

3. Gain indication (page 43)

4. 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

recording in progress

Motion recording

5. Color temperature indications (page 41)

S&Q motion frame rate indication

(page 44)

7. Battery remaining charge/DC IN voltage

indication (page 20)

8. Focus position indication

Displays focus position (only when a lens that is compatible with the focus setting display function is attached).

9. Zoom position indication

Displays zoom position in the range of 0 (wide position) to 99 (tele position) (only when a lens that is compatible with the zoom setting display function is attached).

10. Iris position indication

Displays iris position (only when a lens that is compatible with the iris setting display function is attached).

11. White balance mode indication (page 41)

W:P Preset mode W:M Memory mode

12. Control status of SDI output indication

(page 50)

13. SD card indication

On-Screen Indications

14. Time data indication (page 32)

Overview

15. Clip name indication (page 31)

16. Audio level meter

17. AXS memory status/remaining space

indication (page 29)

When the left side of the icon is orange, recording is possible. When the green lamp on the upper right of the icon lights, playback is possible.

18. A/B slot media status/remaining space

indication (page 25)

When the left side of the icon is orange, recording is possible. When the green lamp on the upper right of the icon lights, playback is possible.

19. Timecode external lock indication

When the unit is locked to the timecode of an external device, “Ext-Lk” appears.

20. Gamma/Monitor LUT indication (pages

45, 50)

Displays the gamma setting value. When “Shooting Mode” (page 57) is set to “Cine EI,” the Monitor LUT setting appears instead of the gamma setting.

21. Simultaneous recording status indication

(page 33)

M-Proxy: Displayed when the function of simultaneous recording on one memory card is effective.

22. Recording format (codec) indication (page

31)

Displays the format that is recorded on an SxS memory card.

23. System frequency and scan method

indication (page 31)

24. Recording format (picture size) indication

(page 31)

Displays the picture size that is recorded on an SxS memory card.

Information displayed on the playback screen

The following information is superimposed on the playback picture.

1. Clip no./total number of clips

2. Playback mode

3. Playback format (picture size)

4. Battery charge remaining/DC IN voltage

5. Playback format (frame rate)

6. Time data

You can switch between timecode and duration by using “TC Display” (page 54) in the TC/UB menu.

7. Audio levels

The audio levels for the recording are displayed.

8. Clip name

9. Media

A mark appears to the left if the memory card is write-protected.

10. Playback format (codec)

On-Screen Indications

Preparations

Power Supply

You can use a battery pack or AC power via an AC adaptor. For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptors listed below:

Lithium-ion Battery Pack

BP-FL75 BP-L80S

AC Adaptor

AC-DN2B AC-DN10

Using a Battery Pack

Attaching a battery pack

1 Attach the battery adaptor (supplied) to

the camcorder.

Press the release button (1) of the battery adaptor to pop up the ejection lever, then raise the ejection lever (2).

Battery pack

Battery release lever

attaching part

Insert the projection of the battery adaptor into the slot on the rear of the camcorder (1), then lower the ejection lever (2).

Notes

• Before attaching the battery adaptor, make sure that the ejection lever is raised.

• Before lowering the ejection lever, make sure that the four hooks are attached securely. If the four hooks are not attached securely, it may cause the connection to be poor or damage the camcorder and battery adaptor.

2 Attach a battery pack to the battery

adaptor.

Insert the battery pack into the battery pack attaching part of the battery adaptor, then slide the battery pack down to lock it in place.

Notes

• Before use, charge the battery pack with the battery charger.

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

Preparations

Removing a battery pack

Unlock the battery pack by sliding it up while pressing the battery release lever, then remove it. Press the release button and raise the ejection lever, then remove the battery adaptor by pulling it out while sliding upward.

Note

Remove the battery adaptor while supporting the camcorder by hand.

Power Supply

Checking remaining battery charge

When recording or playback is in progress on the battery pack, an icon to show the current battery remaining time and battery voltage are displayed on the sub display screen (page 15) and LCD monitor/viewfinder screen (page 17).

Preparations

Icon Remaining charge

100% to 91%

90% to 71%

70% to 51%

50% to 31%

30% to 11%

10% to 0%

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

If the remaining battery charge becomes low

If the remaining battery charge decreases to a certain level during operation, a low-battery message, flashing of the REC lamp, and a beep sound will warn you. If the remaining charge further decreases to a level at which operation cannot be continued, a battery-empty message appears. Replace the battery pack with one that is fully charged.

To change the message levels

These settings can be changed with “Battery Alarm” (page 58) in the System menu.

Setting the Clock

When you turn the camcorder on for the first time after purchasing or replacing the backup battery, the Initial Setting display appears on the viewfinder screen. Set the date and time of the built-in clock, using this display.

Time Zone

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

Setting the time and date

Turn the MENU dial (page 9) to move the cursor, then press the MENU dial to set each menu item. When you press the MENU dial when the cursor is on “Finish,” the setting display disappears, the clock setting is completed.

After the setting display disappears, “Clock Set” (page 58) in the System menu can be used to set “Time Zone” and date/time.

Notes

• If the clock setting is cleared because the backup battery fully discharged when no power was supplied (no battery pack and no DC IN connection), the Initial Setting display will be displayed when you next turn the camcorder on.

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

Using AC Power (DC IN Power)

The camcorder works with AC power by using the AC adaptor AC-DN2B/AC-DN10 (optional) and DC cable CCDD-X2 (optional).

Setting the Clock

Attaching Optional Devices

Attaching a PL mount lens

1 Remove the mount cover from the lens

mount by turning the lens mount frame counterclockwise.

Attaching a Lens

Recommended lenses

SCL-P35T20 (Focal length: 35 mm) SCL-P50T20 (Focal length: 50 mm) SCL-P85T20 (Focal length: 85 mm) SCL-PK6 (set of 6 lenses)

• SCL-P20T20 (Focal length: 20 mm)

• SCL-P25T20 (Focal length: 25 mm)

• SCL-P35T20A (Focal length: 35 mm)

• SCL-P50T20A (Focal length: 50 mm)

• SCL-P85T20A (Focal length: 85 mm)

• SCL-P135T20 (Focal length: 135 mm) SCL-P11X15

For details about available lenses for the camcorder, contact a Sony service representative.

Caution

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

Notes

• Attach/remove a lens while the camcorder is turned off.

• A lens is a precision part. Do not place the lens directly with the mount part down. Attach the cover supplied with the lens.

• The lens interface of the camcorder is set to “Type C,” to correspond with the lenses SCL-P35T20/P50T20/ P85T20, SCL-P11X15 and lenses with a Cooke-type connector. When using a lens with an ARRI-type connector, set “Lens interface” (page 45) in the Camera menu to “Type A.” Set to “Off” for SCL-PK6 or other lenses. If this setting is not correct, an alert message appears when the camcorder is turned on after attaching the lens.

2 Insert the lens into the lens mount by

matching the concave part of the lens to the locating pin o n the upper right of the lens mount.

3 Fix the lens by turning the lens mount

frame clockwise while holding the lens.

Preparations

Attaching Optional Devices

To attach an ARRI* LDS lens or Cooke/i lens Match the contact of the lens to the hot shoe of the camcorder.

Hot shoe for the Cooke/i lens

Preparations

Removing a lens

Remove a lens with the following steps.

1 Turn the lens mount frame

counterclockwise while holding the lens from underneath.

2 Pull the lens forward.

Note

If another lens will not be attached soon, attach the mount cover and fix the lens mount frame by turning it clockwise.

Hot shoe for the ARRI LDS lens

* ARRI Group

Adjusting a flange focal length

You need to adjust the flange focal length (distance from the mounting flange to the film plane) for the following cases.

• When a lens is attached for the first time.

• When a lens is changed.

• When focus is not achieved for either tele or wide angle while using a zoom lens.

You can adjust the flange focal length by turning the screw for the flange focal length (page 9). Use a hex key (7/64) for adjusting. When turning the screw to the left, the flange focal length becomes long. When turning the screw to the right, the flange focal length becomes short. Turn the screw slowly.

Notes

• The camcorder will not work if the screw for the flange focal length is turned too much. Stop tur ning the screw when the amount of the flange focal length no longer changes.

• Use a hex key of the specified size. Otherwise, the screw head may be damaged and you may be unable to turn the screw.

Selecting the lens file

By storing the adjustment value of the attached lens as a file, you can easily perform adjustment for the lens by loading the file. Load the file in “Lens File” (page 55) of the File menu.

Attaching a Viewfinder

Available viewfinders for the camcorder

• DVF-L350: LCD color viewfinder

• DVF-L700: LCD color viewfinder

• DVF-EL100: OELD color viewfinder

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.

Note

Attach/remove the viewfinder while the camcorder is turned off.

For details about attaching the viewfinder, refer to the operating instructions of the viewfinder.

Attaching Optional Devices

1 Loosen the fixing ring of the viewfinder

shoe, align the slot of the viewfinder, then attach the viewfinder by sliding it horizontally.

Viewfinder shoe

2 Tighten the fixing ring after

determining the left and right position of the viewfinder, then connect the viewfinder cable to the VF connector of the camcorder.

To remove the viewfinder

Loosen the fixing ring for the viewfinder, raise the stopper, then remove the viewfinder by sliding it in the reverse direction for when attaching.

Setting the Basic Action

Before recording, make the basic settings, as required.

Preparations

Shooting Mode

You can switch between the “Cine EI” mode (allows you to use the camcorder as a film camera, where the movie is edited postproduction, rather than at the time of shooting), and the “Custom” mode (allows you to edit pictures as you make the movie, by accessing all the setting items). Switch the mode by using “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” (page 57) of the System menu.

Note

The shooting mode can be selected if the AXS-R5 is attached. If the AXS-R5 is not attached, “Shooting Mode” is locked to “Custom.”

Main Recorded Signal

Set the predominant signal format to be used. Set the format by using “Main Operation” in “Base Setting” (page 57) of the System menu. The RAW signal is recorded on the AXR-R5 attached to the camcorder, the YPbPr signal is recorded on the SxS memory card in the camcorder. Since the RGB signal is output from the SDI 1/2 connector of the camcorder, record it on an external device such as SR-R1.

Note

The RAW signal can be selected only when attaching the AXS-R5. If the AXS-R5 is not attached, “Main Operation” is locked to “YPbPr” or “RGB.”

Setting the Basic Action

Color Space

Select the color reproducibility. Select it by u sing “Color Space” in “Ba se Setting” (page 57) of the System menu. S-Gamut: Allows you to record in a wider gamut

Preparations

that is comparable with a film camera. You can expand the color expression in the postproduction process.

Note

“White Switch” (page 41) of the Camera menu can be selected from among Preset 3200K/Preset 4300K/Preset 5500K. “Gamma” (page 45) of the Paint menu is locked to “S-Log2.”

Normal: Reproduces color as would be

reproduced using a traditional camera, by the Matrix setting.

Using SxS Memory Cards

This camcorder records audio and video on SxS memory cards (optional) inserted in the card slots.

About SxS Memory Cards

Use the following Sony SxS memory cards. Available memory cards differ depending on the recording format.

SxS PRO+

SBP-128B, SBP-64B: Available for all recording formats.

SxS PRO

SBP-64A, SBP-32: XAVC 1920 × 1080P, MPEG 1920 × 1080P/i

SxS-1

SBS-64G1A, SBS-32G1A: MPEG 1920 × 1080P/i

Operations are not guaranteed with other memory cards.

These memory cards comply with the ExpressCard standard.

For details on using SxS memory cards and usagerelated precautions, refer to the instruction manual for the SxS memory card.

Using SxS Memory Cards

SxS, SxS PRO, and SxS-1 are tra demarks of Sony Corporation. The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and are licensed to Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Inserting an SxS Memory Card

1 Open the cover of the card slot block

(page 12).

2 Insert the SxS memory card into the slot

with the SxS label facing to the right.

The ACCESS lamp (page 12) lights in red then changes to green once the memory card is ready for use.

3 Close the cover.

Status indications by the ACCESS lamps

Card slots A and B are accompanied by the respective ACCESS lamps to indicate their status.

Lamp Slot statuses

Lights in red Lights in green Off • No SxS memory card is loaded.

Accessing the SxS memory card (writing/reading data) Standby (ready for recording or playback using the SxS memory card)

• The loaded card is invalid.

• An SxS memory card is loaded, but another slot is active.

Removing an SxS memory card

1 Open the cover of the card slot block,

press the EJECT button (page 12), then pull the button out.

2 Press the EJECT button again to

remove the card.

Note

Data integrity is not guaranteed if the power is turned off or a memory card is removed while it is being accessed. Data on the card may be destroyed. Be sure that its ACCESS lamp is lit in green or off when you turn off the power or remove a memory card.

Switching Between SxS Memory Cards

When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card slots A and B, press the SLOT SELECT button (page 12) to select the card you wish to use. If a card becomes full, recording continues after automatically switching to the second card.

Note

The SLOT SELECT button is disabled while recording/ playback is in progress. Switching is not executed even if you press the button. The button is enabled while the thumbnail screen is displayed (page 34).

Formatting an SxS Memory Card

If an SxS memory card is not formatted, or was formatted with another system, the message “Media Needs to be Formatted” is displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. Format the card as instructed follows.

Using “Format Media” (page 55) in the Media menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot A) or “Media(B)” (slot B) then select “Execute.” On a confirmation message, select “Execute” again.

The in-progress message and status bar are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red. When formatting is complete, a completion message is displayed. Press the MENU dial to hide the message.

Recording/playback during formatting

You can perform recording or playback using the SxS memory card in the other card slot while formatting is in progress.

If formatting fails

A write-protected SxS memory card or memory card that cannot be used with this camcorder will not be formatted. As a warning message is displayed, replace the card with an appropriate SxS memory card, according to the instructions in the message.

Note

All the data, including recorded pictures and setup files, are erased when a memory card is formatted.

Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording

While recording (or standing by to record), you can check the remaining space for the SxS memory cards loaded in the card slots on the A/B slot media status/remaining space indication of the sub display (page 15) or LCD monitor/view finder screen (page 17). The available time for recording with the current video format (recording bit rate) is calculated according to the remaining space of each card and displayed in time units of minutes.

Note

A icon appears if the memory card is writeprotected.

Preparations

Using SxS Memory Cards

Replacing an SxS memory card

• If the available time on two cards in total becomes less than 5 minutes, the message “Media Near Full,” flashing the REC lamp, and a beep sound, will warn you. Replace the cards with those that have sufficient space.

Preparations

• If you continue recording until the total remaining time reaches zero, the message changes to “Media Full,” and recording stops.

Note

Up to approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one SxS memory card. If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit, the remaining time indication becomes “0,” and the message “Media Full” is displayed.

Restoring an SxS Memory Card

If a data error occurs in a memory card for some reason, the card must be restored. If an SxS memory card that needs to be restored is loaded, a message prompting you to execute the restore operation is displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. Restore the card as instructed follows.

Select “Execute” by turning the MENU dial, then press the MENU dial.

During restoration, the in-progress message and status bar are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red. When restoration is completed, the completion message is displayed, then press the MENU dial to disappear the message.

If restoration fails

• A write-protected SxS memory card, or one on which an error occurred, cannot be restored. For such a card, a warning message is displayed. Release the write protection or replace the card, according to the instructions in the message.

• An SxS memory card on which an error occurred may become usable again through repeated formatting.

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

• The following operation may restore an SxS memory card for which the message “Could not Restore Some Clips” is repeatedly displayed each time you try the restoration process:

1 Copy necessary clips to another SxS memory

card, using the dedicated application software (page 74).

2 Format the problem SxS memory card, using

the format function of this camcorder.

3 Copy the clips back to the SxS memory card.

Recording/playback during restoration

You can perform recording or playback using the SxS memory card in the other card slot while restoration is in progress.

Note

For restoration of media recorded with this unit, be sure to use this unit. Media recorded with a device other than this unit or with another unit of different version (even of the same model) may not be restored using this unit.

Using SxS Memory Cards

Using an SD card

• Make sure that the card does not pop out when inserting or removing it.

You can store the setting value file of the camera on an SD card (optional). The stored file can be loaded from the SD card.

Usable SD Cards

SDHC memory card* (Speed Class: 4 to 10, UHS is not compatible, Capacity: 2 GB to 32 GB) SD memory card* (File system: FAT 16, Capacity: up to 2 GB)

* Indicated as “SD card” in these Operating Instructions.

Inserting an SD Card

1 Open the cover of the card slot block

(page 12).

2 Insert the SD memory card into the slot

with the SD label facing up.

The ACCESS lamp (page 12) lights in red then changes to green once the memory card is ready for use.

3 Close the cover.

Status indications by the ACCESS lamp

Lamp Slot statuses

Lights in red Lights in green Off • No SD card is loaded.

Removing an SD memory card

Open the cover of the card slot block, remove the SD card by pressing the SD card once lightly.

Notes

• Data integrity is not guaranteed if the power is turned off or a memory card is removed while it is being accessed. Data on the card may be destroyed. Be sure that its ACCESS lamp is lit in green or off when you turn off the power or remove a memory card.

Accessing the SD card (writing/reading data) Standby

• The loaded card is invalid.

Formatting an SD Memory Card

When you use an SD memory card with this camcorder, it must be formatted using the format function of this camcorder. It is also necessary to format an SD memory card if a caution message is displayed when you mount it. For an SD memory card that was formatted with another system unsupported by this camcorder, the message “File System Mismatch” is displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. Format the card as instructed follows.

Using “Format Media” (page 55) in the Media menu, specify “SD card” then select “Execute.” On a confirmation message, select “Execute” again.

The in-progress message and status bar are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red. When formatting is complete, a completion message is displayed. Press the MENU dial to hide the message.

Note

All the data are erased when a memory card is formatted, and the data cannot be restored.

Checking the Remaining Time

The remaining time can be checked on the Media status screen (page 10).

Note

A icon appears if the memory card is writeprotected.

To use media formatted with this camcorder in the slots of other devices

Make a backup of the media, then format it using the other device.

Preparations

Using an SD card

Using an AXS-R5

You can record image/audio (RAW format) data to the AXS (Access Memory Card System) recorder AXS-R5 (optional) by connecting the

Preparations

AXS recorder to the camcorder.

Attaching the AXS-R5

Note

Attach/remove the AXS-R5 while the camcorder is turned off.

1 Press the release button of the AXS-R5

(1) to pop up the ejection lever, then raise the ejection lever (2).

Removing the AXS-R5

Press the release button and raise the ejection lever, then remove the AXS-R5 by pulling it out while sliding upward.

Note

Remove the AXS-R5 while supporting the camcorder by hand.

Inserting an AXS Memory Card

1 Open the cover by sliding the memory

slot cover open/close button on the top of the AXS-R5.

2 Insert the projection of the AXS-R5 into

the slot on the rear of the camcorder (1), then lower the ejection lever (2).

Notes

• Before attaching the AXS-R5, make sure that the ejection lever is raised.

Using an AXS-R5

2 Insert the AXS memory card into the

card slot with the label facing as indicated below.

Label

3 Close the cover.

Removing an AXS Memory Card

Open the cover of the AXS-R5, press the EJECT button and remove the AXS memory card.

Note

Recording to an AXS Memory Card

Set “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” (page 57) to “Cine EI,” and “Main Operation” in “Base Setting” (page 57) to “RAW” of the System menu. For settings of the AXS-R5, see “AXS Recorder” (page 59) of the System menu.

Formatting an AXS Memory Card

When you use an AXS memory card with the AXS-R5 that is attached to the camcorder, it must be formatted using the format function of this camcorder. It is also necessary to format an AXS memory card if a caution message is displayed when the camcorder is turned on with the AXS recorder attached. For an AXS memory card that was formatted with another system unsupported by the AXS-R5, the message “Media Needs to be Formatted” is displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. Format the AXS memory card as follows.

Using “Format Media” (page 55) in the Media menu, specify “AXS Memory” (slot B), then select “Execute.”

An in-progress message and status bar are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red. When formatting is complete, a completion message is displayed. Press the MENU dial to hide the message.

Note

When formatting, all data in an AXS memory card are erased and cannot be restored.

Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording

(page 15) or LCD monitor/view finder screen (page 17).

The available time for recording with the current video format (recording bit rate) is calculated according to the remaining space of each card and displayed in time units of minutes.

Note

A icon appears if the memory card is writeprotected.

Restoring the AXS Memory Card

If a data error occurs on the AXS memory card for some reason, the card must be restored. If an AXS memory card that needs to be restored is connected, a message prompting you to execute restoration is displayed on the LCD monitor/ viewfinder screen. Restore the card as instructed follows.

Select “Execute” by turning the MENU dial, then press the MENU dial.

If restoration fails

• A write-protected AXS memory card or one on which an error occurred cannot be restored. For such a card, a warning message is displayed. Release the write protection or replace the card, according to the instructions in the message.

• An AXS memory card on which an error occurred may become usable again through repeated formatting.

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

Note

Preparations

While recording (or standing by to record), you can check the time remaining for the AXS memory cards on the AXS memory status/ remaining space indication of the sub display

Using an AXS-R5

Recording

Basic Operation Procedure

Basic recording can be performed with the following procedures.

1 Make sure that the necessary devices

are attached to the camcorder and power is supplied to them.

2 Load the memory card(s).

Recording

If you load two cards, recording is continued by automatically switching to the second card when the first card becomes full.

3 Set the power switch (page 10) to the ON

position.

The recording screen is displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.

4 Press the REC button (page 9).

The REC lamp lights and recording begins.

5 To stop recording, press the REC

button again.

Recording stops and the camcorder enters STBY (recording standby) mode.

Playing a recorded clip

You can play the recorded clip while the camcorder is in standby mode.

1 Insert the SxS memory card.

2 Press the VIEW button in the function

button (page 12) once to display the VIEW-1 screen.

3 Search the desired clip by pressing Prev

or F Rev button on the sub display.

4 Press the Play/Pause button on the sub

display.

The playback image appears on the viewfinder.

Playback operation is performed by the buttons on the sub display. Play/Pause button: Pauses playback. To resume

playback, press this button again.

F Fwd button/F Rev button: Plays fast. To return

to normal playback, press the Play/Pause button.

Stop button: Stops playback or recording.

Monitoring audio

In normal playback mode, you can monitor the recorded audio signals through the built-in speaker (page 9) or connected headphones. When connecting the headphones to the headphones connector (page 12), the built-in speaker is turned off. You can select audio channel to be monitored and adjust the sound volume with “Audio Output”

(page 49) in the Audio menu.

Cueing Up

To start playback from the top of the clip

Press the Prev button or Next button on the sub display (page 15). You can cue to the top of the desired clip by pressing the button repeatedly.

Switching the SxS memory cards

When two memory cards are loaded, press the SLOT SELECT button (page 12) to switch memory cards.

Note

You cannot switch SxS memory cards during playback. Continuous playback of cards in slots A and B is not possible.

Switching to the AXS memory card

You can play the picture that is recorded on the AXS memory card in the AXS-R5 by developing simply. To switch to the AXS memo ry card, press the SELECT button of the AXS-R5. The playback signal is output from the AUX OUT connector of the AXS-R5.

Basic Operation Procedure

Clip (recording data)

When you stop recording, video, audio and subsidiary data from the start to end of the recording are recorded as a single clip on an SxS memory card.

Clip name

For each clip recorded with this camcorder, a clip name is automatically generated as “Clip” + a four-digit number. The number is automatically incremented.

Maximum duration of a clip

The maximum clip length is 6 hours. If you exceed the maximum clip length, a new clip will be automatically created. You can check the new clip on the thumbnail screen.

Changing Basic Settings

You can make changes to the settings based on the intended usage of the recorded video or recording conditions.

System Frequency

Switch by setting “Frequency” in “System Setting” (page 57) of the System menu. After switching this setting, the camcorder will automatically restart, depending on the setting value.

Note

The system frequency setting cannot be changed during recording or playback.

Recording Format

Selectable formats vary, depending on the system frequency setting. To change the format, use “Format (Main)” in “Rec Format” (page 57) of the System menu. Signals from the SDI OUT and HDMI OUT connectors are also output according to the format selected with this menu.

Recording

Electronic Shutter

Set the shutter speed (cache time). When you set “Setting” in “Shutter” (page 44) of the Camera menu to “On,” the shutter mode and speed you specified with “Shutter” are turned on.

Setting the shutter mode and speed

Select “Mode” and “Select” in “Shutter” (page

44) of the Camera menu, then set the speed in

“Shutter Value.”

Shooting in slow shutter

The shutter speed is specified in the number of accumulated frames. This function allows you to obtain low-noise clear pictures in low light levels or surreal pictures with afterimages. Set “Setting” in “Slow Shutter” (page 44) of the Camera menu to “On,” and specify the number of accumulated frames with “Number of Frames.”

Changing Basic Settings

Sensitivity/Gain/Color Temperature/White Balance

The setting items differ, depending on the shooting mode or color space setting. These items can be set on the setup menu and sub display.

While in “Cine EI” mode: Selecting the color temperature

The camera gain is locked and the sensitivity is

Recording

locked to ISO 1250 (for PMW-F55), ISO 2000 (for PMW-F5). In this case, the latitude on the high brightness area becomes 6.0*. Select the color temperature from among “Preset 3200K” (tungsten), “4300K” (tungsten), and “5500K” (daylight), in “White” (page 41) of the Camera menu.

* E: 18%

Latitude value (f-stop) of the high brightness side when the gray chart of reflectivity is the key light.

While in “Custom” and “S-Gamut” mode: Selecting the sensitivity or gain, and color temperature

Select the sensitivity (ISO) or gain (dB) in “Gain” (page 43) of the Camera menu. Select the color temperature from among “Preset 3200K” (tungsten), “4300K” (tungsten), and “5500K” (daylight), in “White” (page 41) of the Camera menu.

Audio

To adjust the audio levels

When “CH-1 Audio Select/CH-2 Audio Select” in “Audio Level” (page 49) of the Audio menu is set to “Auto,” the audio recording levels are automatically adjusted. To adjust the audio recording levels manually, set to “Manual.” Adjust the audio recording levels on “CH-1 Audio Level/CH-2 Audio Level” in “Audio Level” of the Audio menu.

Time Data

Setting the Timecode

Specify the timecode to be recorded with “Timecode” in the TC/UB menu (page 54).

While in “Custom” and “Normal” mode: Selecting the sensitivity or gain, and color temperature or white balance

Select the sensitivity (ISO) or gain (dB) in “Gain” (page 43) of the Camera menu. Select the color temperature or white balance in “White” of the Camera menu. For the color temperature, select it from among “Preset 3200K” (tungsten), “4300K” (tungsten), and “5500K” (daylight), in “White” (page 41) of the Camera menu, and you can select any color temperature by using “Color Temp.” in “White” (page 41) of the Camera menu. For the white balance, adjust automatically by using “Auto White Balance,” or adjust manually by using “Color Temp. Balance,” “R Gain,” or “B Gain,” in “White” of the Camera menu.

Changing Basic Settings

Useful Functions

Assignable Buttons

The camcorder has four assignable buttons (pages 9, 11) to which you can assign various functions for convenience.

Changing functions

Use “Assignable Button” (page 57) in the System menu. The assigned functions can be viewed on the Assignable button status screen (page 10).

Assigned functions

Function name Function

Marker Turning on/off the Center Marker,

Zebra Turning on/off the Zebra function. Peaking Turning on/off the Peaking

Display Turning on/off the monitor display

Focus Magnifier Turning on/off the Focus

VF Mode Switching viewfinder screen

Rec Starting/stopping recording. S&Q Motion Turning on/off the Slow & Quick

Slow & Quick Motion

When the video format (page 31) is set to the following setting, you can set the recording frame rate and playback frame rate to different values. XAVC 1920 × 1080 29.97P/25P/23.98P

Notes

• Slow & Quick Motion mode cannot be used while recording, playing, or displaying thumbnail.

• Slow & Quick Motion mode cannot be used while the Slow Shutter mode.

• Audio cannot be recorded while in the Slow & Quick Motion mode.

Safety Zone, Aspect Marker.

function.

of status/setting value.

Magnifier function.

between color and mono.

Motion.

Simultaneously Recording

You can record the two sizes of pictures simultaneously on an SxS memory card in one slot. You can also record HD signal on the SxS memory card in the camcorder while recording picture and audio of RAW format on the AXSR5.

Recording simultaneously on one memory card – MPEG2 Proxy function (PMW-F55 only)

Set “Setting” in “MPEG2 Proxy” (page 54) of the Recording menu to “On” while the recording format is set to XAVC 4096 × 2160 29.97P/25P/

23.98P. The picture of XAVC 4096 × 2160, and the picture signal of MPEG2 1920 × 1080 are recorded simultaneously on one SxS memory card. The clip of XAVC 4096 × 2160 is recorded under the XDROOT/Clip directory on the SxS memory card, the clip of MPEG2 1920 × 1080 is recorded under the XDROOT/Sub directory on the SxS memory card, and the suffix “S02” is added to the end of the clip name.

Note

This function cannot be used while in the Slow & Quick Motion mode.

Recording on the AXS and SxS memory simultaneously

Set “Setting” in “Rec Control” (page 54) of the Recording menu to “SxS & AXS,” while “Main Operation” in “Base Setting” (page 57) of the System menu is set to “RAW.” You can simultaneously record pictures of RAW format and pictures with formats set by “Rec Format.”

Recording

Useful Functions

Thumbnail Screens

When you press the Thumbnail button of the sub display (page 15), clips recorded on the SxS memory card are displayed as thumbnails on the screen. You can start playback from the clip selected on the thumbnail screen. The playback picture can be seen on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen and external monitors. Press the Thumbnail button of the sub display to exit the thumbnail screen and return to the recording screen.

Configuration of the Screen

Information for the clip selected with the cursor are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

The icon of the current SxS memory card is highlighted, shading the nonselected

Thumbnail Screens

one. (If the card is write-protected, a lock icon is displayed to the left.)

Current clip No./ Total number of clips

Cursor

(yellow)

1. Thumbnail

The thumbnail image for each clip is an index frame from the clip. When recording, the first frame of a clip is automatically set as the index frame. Below each thumbnail, the clip/frame information is displayed. You can change the displayed item on “Thumbnail Caption” in “Customize View” (page 35) of the thumbnail menu.

2. Clip name/title

The clip name or title of the selected clip is displayed.

Thumbnail Screens

3. File format

The file format of the selected clip is displayed.

4. Recording video format

5. Special recording information

If the selected clip was recorded in a special recording mode, the mode is displayed. Clips recorded in Slow & Quick Motion display the frame rate to the right.

6. Duration of the clip

7. Creation date and time

Playing Clips

Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequence

1 Turn the MENU dial (page 9) to move

the cursor to the thumbnail image of the clip with which you wish to start playback.

Clip Operations

On the thumbnail screen, you can operate the clips or confirm the subsidiary data for clips using the thumbnail menu. The thumbnail menu appears when you press the OPTION button (page 10) on the thumbnail menu.

Operations of the Thumbnail Menu

2 Press the MENU dial.

Playback starts from the beginning of the selected clip.

Notes

• To start playback by pressing the MENU dial, set “Set Key on Thumbnail” in “Switch/Lamp” (page 58) of the System menu to “Play.”

• The playback picture may be momentarily distorted or frozen between clips. You cannot operate the camcorder during this condition.

• When you select a clip on the thumbnail screen and start playback, the playback picture at the beginning of the clip may be distorted. To start playback without distortion, pause playback once after starting it, press the Prev button on the sub display (VIEW-1) to return to the top of the clip, then restart playback.

Turn the MENU dial (page 9) to select a menu item, then press the MENU dial. Pressing the CANCEL/BACK button (page 9) restores to the previous condition. Pressing the OPTION button while the thumbnail menu is displayed turns the thumbnail menu off.

Notes

• When the SxS memory card is write-protected, some operations are unavailable.

• There may be items that cannot be selected, d epending on the status when the menu is displayed.

Clip operation menu

Display Clip Properties

Displays the detailed information of a clip screen (page 36).

Copy MPEG2 Proxy (PMW-F55 only)

Copy All Clips: Copies a ll the MPEG2 Proxy data

to the destination media as a clip (page 36).

Delete Clip

Select Clip: Deletes the selected clip (page 37).

Customize View

Thumbnail Caption: Changes the items that are

displayed under the thumbnail screen. (page

37)

Thumbnail Screens

Playing Clips / Clip Operations

Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip

Select “Display Clip Properties” from the thumbnail menu.

Thumbnail Screens

1. Image of the current clip

2. Timecode

TC Index: Timecode of the displayed frame Start: Timecode at the recording starting point End: Timecode at the recording ending point Duration: Duration of the clip

3. Date of recording/modifying

4. Clip name

5. Clip title 1/2

6. Recording format

Video Codec: Video codec Size: Picture size FPS: Frame rate Audio Codec: Audio codec Ch/Bit: Number of the recorded audio channel/ audio recording bit

7. Special recording information

8. Recording device name

Copying MPEG2 Proxy Data (PMW-F55 only)

You can copy a ll the MPEG2 Proxy data re corded on the clip to another SxS memory card as a clip. Each clip is copied to the destination SxS memory card and given the same name as the MPEG2 Proxy data with its suffix “S02” deleted.

Notes

• If there is another clip having the same name on the destination SxS memory card, the clip is copied under a name adding a single-digit number in parentheses to the end of the original clip name. The parenthetical number is the minimum value that does not exist in the destination memory card.

Examples:

ABCD0002(1) if ABCD0002 exists ABCD0002(2) if ABCD0002(1) exists ABCD0005(4) if ABCD0005(3) exists

• You cannot copy a file 1000 times or more if clips with the same clip name followed by parenthetical numbers (1) to (999) already exist on the card.

• A warning message is displayed if there is not sufficient space on the destination SxS memory card. Replace the SxS memory card with one with sufficient space.

Clip Operations

Deleting Clips

You can delete clips from the SxS memory card. Select “Select Clip” from “Delete Clip” on the thumbnail menu. You can select multiple clips to be deleted. Press the OPTION button (page 10) after selecting the clip to be deleted.

Changing Information on the Thumbnail Screen

You can change information of the clip/frame t hat is displayed under thumbnail. Select the displayed item from “Thumbnail Caption” in “Customize View” on the thumbnail menu. Date Time: Creation date or modified time Time Code: Timecode Duration: Duration Sequential Number: Thumbnail number

Thumbnail Screens

Clip Operations

Settings

Sub Display Operation

You can check the status of the camcorder, set basic settings for the camcorder, and operate playback on the sub display. In the CAMERA screen, basic setting of the camcorder can be performed. In the VIEW screen, playback and operation on the thumbnail screen can be performed.

For details about the screen of the sub display, see “Sub Display Screen” (page 15) in “On-Screen Indications.”

Controls

Function buttons (page 12)

Switches the screen of the sub display. If there are multiple screens for a function, press the function button repeatedly.

• CAMERA button

• FILE button (To be supported by future

Settings

upgrade.)

• AU/TC (audio/timecode) button (To be supported by future upgrade.)

• VIEW button

Item button (page 12)

Selects the item of the sub display.

SEL/SET dial (MENU dial) (page 9)

When you turn it, the cursor moves in the corresponding direction, permitting you to select menu items or setting values. Press the MENU dial to select the item.

CANCEL/BACK button (page 9)

To return to the previous layer of the menu. An uncompleted change is canceled.

Note

When operating the setup menu, the settings of the setup menu take priority.

Setting the basic items

1 Press the function button to select the

screen of the function to be set.

2 Press the item button to select the item

to be set.

Setting value of the item that can be set is orange.

3 Turn the MENU dial to move the cursor

to the item to be set.

4 Press the MENU dial to enter the

selected item.

Using the sub display as the operation button

Press the VIEW button (page 12) to display the VIEW-1/VIEW-2 screen (page 15), then operate the displayed function with the item button. The cursor operation on the sub display is used on the setup menu (page 40) and the clip operation (page

35).

Sub Display Operation

Sub Display Setting Items

The item names and its settings are listed below.

CAMERA Screen

Item name Setting

S&Q FPS

Shutter

Color Temp

Sensitivity/Gain/ Exposure Index

Gamma

MLUT

On: Turns the Slow & Quick motion mode on, and sets the frame rate. (See page 44 for the selectable item.) Off: Turns the Slow & Quick motion mode off.

Sets the electronic shutter speed and shutter angle. Depending on the mode of the electronic shutter (page 44), displays differ. Step: Selects from 8 types of preset time/angle. (See page 44 for the selectable item.) Continuous: Can be selected for any of the available speeds. (See page 44 for the selectable item.)

Sets the color temperature of the white balance. Preset 3200K/4300K/5500K: Sets the white balance to the preset value of color temperature 3200K/4300K/5500K. Manual: Sets the color temperature of the white balance that is stored on the white memory.

Note

“Manual” cannot be selected when “Shooting Mode” (page 57) is set to “Cine EI.”

Sets the sensitivity/gain. The item name (Sensitivity/Gain) and setting value differ, depending on the “Mode” setting in “Gain” (page 43). (See page 43 for the selectable item.)

Note

This item cannot be set when “Shooting Mode” (page 57) is set to “Cine EI.” In this case, the item name becomes “Exposure Index.”

Sets the gamma category and gamma table. STD: Selects the standard gamma. STD1 DVW / STD2 ×4.5 / STD3 ×3.5 / STD4 240M / STD5 R709 / STD6 ×5.0 HG: Selects the hyper gamma. HG1 3250G36 / HG2 4600G30 / HG3 3259G40 / HG4 4609G33 / HG7 8009G40 / HG8 8009G33 S-Log2: Selects S-Log2.

Note

This setting is locked to “S-Log2” when “Shooting Mode” (page 57) is set to “Cine EI.”

Sets Monitor LUT that is used for the picture of SDI (Main) output, viewfinder output, internal record, SDI (sub) output, HDMI output, and video output when “Shooting Mode” (page 57) is set to “Cine EI.” P1: 709(800%) P2: HG8009G40 P3: HG8009G33

Settings

Sub Display Setting Items

Setup Menu Operations

The Setup menu allowing you to perform various settings that are needed for recording and playing, appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen by pressing the MENU button. (You can display the Setup menu on the external video monitor.)

Menu controls

MENU button (page 10)

To turn the menu mode to use the setup menus on/ off.

SEL/SET dial (MENU dial) (page 9)

When you turn the dial, the cursor moves up or down, permitting you to select menu items or setting values. Press the MENU dial to select the highlighted item.

CANCEL/BACK button (page 9)

To return to the previous menu. An uncompleted

Settings

change is canceled.

Up/Down/Left/Right buttons, SET button (page

16)

When you press the up/down/left/right buttons on the sub display (VIEW-2), the cursor moves in the corresponding direction, permitting you to select menu items or setting values. Press the SET button to enter the highlighted item.

Note

In Focus Magnifier mode (page 33), the setup menu cannot be used.

Setting the Setup menus

Turn the MENU dial to set the cursor to the item of the menu you wish to set, then press the MENU dial to select that item.

• The menu item selection area can show 9 lines at maximum. When all the selectable items cannot be displayed at one time, you can scroll the display up or down by moving the cursor.

• For items having a wide range of available values (example: –99 to +99), the available value area is not displayed. The current setting is highlighted instead, indicating that the setting is ready for change.

• When you select “Execute” for an execution item, the corresponding function is executed.

• When you select an item that you must confirm before execution, the menu display temporarily disappears, and a confirmation message is displayed. Follow the instructions of the message, and specify whether to execute or cancel.

Entering a character string

When you select an item for which a character string, such as a filename, is to be specified, the character input screen appears.

1 Select character type by turning the

MENU dial, then press the MENU dial to enter.

ABC: Uppercase alphabetical abc: Lowercase alphabetical 123: Numerical !#$: Special

2 Select a character from the selected

character type.

The cursor moves to the next column. Space: Inputs space on the position of the cursor. T/t: Moves the cursor. BS: Deletes a character on the left of the cursor.

3 Select “Done” after inputting

characters.

The input characters are entered and the character input screen disappears.

Setup Menu Operations

Setup Menu List

The functions and available settings of menus are listed below. The default settings set at the factory are shown in bold face (example:

Camera Menu

Camera

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

White

Setting for white balance

Auto White Balance

Execute / Cancel

White Switch

Preset 3200K / Preset 4300K / Preset 5500K / Memory

Color Temp.

1500K to 50000K (3200K)

Color Temp. Balance

–99 to +99 (±0)

R Gain

–99 to +99 (±0)

B Gain

–99 to +99 (±0)

Shockless White

Off / 1 / 2 / 3

Filter White Memory

On / Off

Performs the auto white balance function. Execute: Executes this function. (This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to “Memory.”)

Sets the operation mode for “White.” Preset 3200K/4300K/5500K: Set the white balance to the preset value of the color temperature 3200K/4300K/5500K. Memory: Adjusts the white balance manually. Perform the auto white balance function (one push). (“Memory” is available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom,” and “Color Space” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Normal.”)

Displays and sets the color temperature of white balance that is stored in the white memory. (This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to “Memory.”)

Sets the color temperature more precisely, if the result is not as you desire, even though you set “Color Temp.” (This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to “Memory.”)

Sets the R gain value of white balance that is stored in the memory. (This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to “Memory.”)

Sets the B gain value of white balance that is stored in the memory. (This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to “Memory.”)

Sets the speed of change in white balance when the white balance mode is switched. Off: Changes instantly. 1 to 3: Select a larger number to change the white balance more slowly through interpolation.

Turns on/off “Filter White Memory” that sets the memory area of the white balance for each position number of the ND filter.

Preset 3200K).

Settings

Setup Menu List

Camera

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

Setting

On / Off

Offset <Memory>

–99 to +99 (±0)

Auto Black Balance

Execute / Cancel

Master Black

–99 to +99 (±0)

R Black

–99 to +99 (±0)

B Black

–99 to +99 (±0)

Setting

On / Off

Master Flare

–99 to +99 (±0)

R Flare

–99 to +99 (±0)

G Flare

–99 to +99 (±0)

B Flare

–99 to +99 (±0)

Settings

Offset White

Setting for the offset white balance

Black

Setting for the black

Flare

Setting the flare correction

Turns on/off “Offset White” that is for the auto white balance function (one push). (This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to “Memory.”)

Adjusts the volume of the offset white for the auto white balance function (one push). (This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to “Memory.”)

Performs the auto black balance function. Execute: Executes this function.

Sets the master black level. (This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)

Sets the R black level. (This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)

Sets the B black level. (This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)

Turns the flare correction function on/off. (This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)

Sets the user adjustment value for master flare of the flare correction that is caused by the camcorder.

Sets the user adjustment value for R flare of the flare correction that is caused by the camcorder.

Sets the user adjustment value for G flare of the flare correction that is caused by the camcorder.

Sets the user adjustment value for B flare of the flare correction that is caused by the camcorder.

Setup Menu List

Camera

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

Gain

Setting for the Gain

Mode

ISO / dB

Gain

•PMW-F5 When “Mode” in “Gain” is set to “ISO,” and “Gamma Category” is set to “STD” or “HG (HG1/HG2/ HG3/HG4)”

ISO 800 to ISO 6400

When “Mode” in “Gain” is set to “ISO,” and “Gamma Category” is set to “HG (HG7/HG8)”

ISO 1600 to ISO 12500

When “Mode” in “Gain” is set to “ISO,” and “Gamma Category” is set to “S-Log2”

ISO 2500 to ISO 20000

•PMW-F55 When “Mode” in “Gain” is set to “ISO,” and “Gamma Category” is set to “STD” or “HG (HG1/HG2/ HG3/HG4)”

ISO 500 to ISO 4000

When “Mode” in “Gain” is set to “ISO,” and “Gamma Category” is set to “HG (HG7/HG8)”

ISO 1000 to ISO 8000

When “Mode” in “Gain” is set to “ISO,” and “Gamma Category” is set to “S-Log2”

ISO 1600 to ISO 12500

When “Mode” in “Gain” is set to “dB”

–3dB / 0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB / 12dB / 18dB

Remote Gain L

–3dB / 0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB / 12dB / 18dB

Remote Gain M

–3dB / 0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB / 12dB / 18dB

Remote Gain H

–3dB / 0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB / 12dB / 18dB

Selects the gain setting mode. (This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)

Sets the gain. (This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)

Sets the gain switch L level for RM (such as RM-B15, etc.). (This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)

Sets the gain switch M level for RM (such as RM-B15, etc.). (This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)

Sets the gain switch H level for RM (such as RM-B15, etc.). (This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)

Settings

Setup Menu List

Camera

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

Shutter

Specifying operating conditions of the electronic shutter

Setting

On / Off

Mode

Speed / Angle

Select

Step / Continuous

Shutter Value Sets the shutter speed/angle.

When “Mode” is set to “Speed”

Format setting Step Continuous

59.94P 1/100 / 1/120 / 1/125 / 1/250 / 1/500 /

59.94i 1/60.1 to 1/7000 50P 1/60 / 1/100 / 1/120 / 1/125 / 1/250 / 50i 1/50.14 to 1/7000

29.97P 1/50 / 1/60 / 1/120 / 1/125 / 1/250 /

25P 1/30 / 1/50 / 1/60 / 1/100 / 1/250 /

1/1000 / 1/2000 / 1/4000

1/500 / 1/1000 / 1/2000

Settings

23.98P 1/48 / 1/50 / 1/60 / 1/120 / 1/250 /

When “Mode” is set to “Angle”

1/500 / 1/1000 / 1/2000

Format setting Step Continuous

Slow Shutter

Setting the slow shutter

S&Q Motion

Setting the Slow & Quick Motion function

59.94P

59.94i 50P

50i

29.97P 216 / 180 / 120 / 90 / 45 / 22.5 / 11.25 / 5.625 25P 300 / 180 / 150 / 90 / 45 / 22.5 / 11.25 / 5.625

23.98P 180 / 172.8 / 144 / 90 / 45 / 22.5 / 11.25 / 5.625

Step Select

Execute / Cancel

Setting

On / Off

Number of Frames

2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8

Setting

On / Off

Frame Rate

1 to 60 (24)

216 / 180 / 120 / 90 / 45 / 22.5 / 11.25 / 5.625 359.7 to 4.16

300 / 180 / 150 / 90 / 45 / 22.5 / 11.25 / 5.625

Turns the electronic shutter function on/off.

Selects modes of the electronic shutter.

Selects the setting method for the electronic shutter speed.

Speed mode: Shutter speed Angle mode: Shutter angle. Setting value differs depending on the format setting and the “Select” setting in “Shutter.”

1/60.07 to 1/8000

1/50.03 to 1/7000

1/29.99 to 1/8000

1/25.02 to 1/7000 When “S&Q Motion” is set to “On” 1/30.01 to 1/7000 1/23.99 to 1/6000 When “S&Q Motion” is set to “On” 1/30.02 to 1/6000

Changes the preset value for “Shutter Value” (8 types) of the “Step” setting in “Select.” Add: Adds a step shutter value. When 8 steps are already

registered, delete a step shutter value by using “Delete” to

make the space for adding the new step shutter value. Delete: Deletes a registered step shutter value. Step 1~8: Displays a registered step shutter value.

Turns the slow shutter function on/off.

Sets the number of frames to accumulate for the slow shutter.

Turns the Slow & Quick Motion function on/off. (This setting is available only when “Format(Main)” in “Rec Format” of the System menu is set to “XAVC 1920 × 1080P.”)

Sets the frame rate for the Slow & Quick Motion recording when “Setting” is set to “On.”

Setup Menu List

Camera

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

Color Bars

Setting the Color Bars

Noise Suppression

Setting the noise suppression

Image Inversion

Setting the image inversion function

Lens Interface

Setting the lens interface

Setting

On / Off

Type

ARIB / SMPTE / 75% / 100%

Setting

On / Off

Level

Low / Mid / High

Setting

Normal / V Inv

Setting

Type C / Type A / Off

Turns the color bars on/off.

Selects the type of color bar.

Turns the noise suppression function on/off. (This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)

Sets the noise suppression level.

Sets the image inversion.

Sets the lens interface according to the connected lens type.

Paint Menu

The Paint menu settings are available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” (page 57) of the System menu is set to “Custom.”

Paint

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

Gamma

Adjusting the gamma compensation

Setting

On / Off

Step Gamma

0.35 to 0.90 (0.45)

Master Gamma

–99 to +99 (±0)

Gamma Category

STD / HG / S-Log2

Gamma Select

When “Gamma Category” is set to “STD”

STD1 DVW / STD2 ×4.5 / STD3 ×3.5 / STD4 240M / STD5 R709 / STD6 ×5.0

When “Gamma Category” is set to “HG”

HG1 3250G36 / HG2 4600G30 / HG3 3259G40 / HG4 4609G33 / HG7 8009G40 /

HG8 8009G33 When “Gamma Category” is set to “S-Log2”

S-Log2

Turns the gamma compensation function on/off. (This setting is available only when “Color Space” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Normal.”)

Sets the gamma compensation value in 0.05 steps.

Adjusts the master gamma level.

Select from among “STD” (standard gamma), “HG” (hyper gamma), or “S-Log2.”

Selects the gamma table that is used for the gamma compensation.

Settings

Setup Menu List

Paint

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

Knee

Adjusting the knee compensation

White Clip

Adjusting the white clipping

Settings

Detail

Setting the detail adjusting

Setting

On / Off

Point

75% to 109% (90%)

Slope

–99 to +99 (±0)

Knee Saturation

On / Off

Knee Saturation Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Setting

On / Off

Level

When the system frequency setting is 59.94, 29.97, or 23.98.

90.0%~109.0% (108.0%)

When the system frequency setting is 50 or 25.

90.0%~109.0% (105.0%)

Setting

On / Off

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

H/V Ratio

–99 to +99 (±0)

Crispening

–99 to +99 (±0)

Level Depend

On / Off

Level Depend Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Frequency

–99 to +99 (±0)

Knee Aperture

On / Off

Knee Aperture Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Limit

–99 to +99 (±0)

White Limit

–99 to +99 (±0)

Black Limit

–99 to +99 (±0)

V Black Limit

–99 to +99 (±0)

Turns the knee compensation function on/off. (This setting is available only when “Gamma Category” in “Gamma” is set to “STD.”)

Sets the knee point.

Sets the knee slope.

Turns the knee saturation function on/off.

Adjusts the knee saturation level.

Turns the white clipping adjustment on or off. (This setting is available only when “Gamma Category” in “Gamma” is set to “STD” or “HG.”)

Sets the white clip level.

Turns the detail adjusting function on/off.

Adjusts the detail level.

Adjusts the ratio between the H detail level and V detail level.

Adjusts the crispening level.

Turns the level depend adjustment function on/off.

Adjusts the level depend level.

Sets the center frequency of the H details signal. (Setting the center frequency higher decreases the details.)

Turns the knee aperture compensation function on/off.

Adjusts the knee aperture level.

Adjusts both the white and black detail limiter.

Adjusts the white detail limiter.

Adjusts the black detail limiter.

Adjusts the black V detail limiter.

Setup Menu List

Paint

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

Aperture

Setting the aperture compensation

V Detail Creation

NAM / Y / G / G+R

Setting

On / Off

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Selects the source signal to generate the V detail signal. NAM: Highest level signal of V detail signal that is generated by R signal, G signal, or B signal. Y: Y signal G: G signal G+R: Synthesized signal from G and R signal with a same ratio.

Turns the aperture compensation function on/off.

Adjusts the aperture level.

Skin Detail

Adjusting the skin detail compensation

Matrix

Setting of the Matrix correction

Setting

On / Off

Area Detection

Execute/Cancel

Area Indication

On / Off

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Saturation

–99 to +99 (±0)

Hue

0 to 359

Width

0 to 90 (40)

Setting

On / Off

Preset Matrix

On / Off

Preset Select

•PMW-F5:

Standard / High SAT / FL

Light / Cinema / F55 709 Like

• PMW-F55:

1: SMPTE240M / 2: ITU-709 /

3: SMPTE Wide / 4: NTSC / 5:

EBU

User Matrix

On / Off

Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

Phase

–99 to +99 (±0)

Turns the skin detail compensation function on/off.

Detects the color for the skin detail compensation. Execute: Executes this function.

Turn on/off the function that displays the zebra pattern in the target area for the skin detail compensation.

Adjusts the skin detail level.

Adjusts the color (saturation) level for the skin detail compensation.

Adjusts the color hue for the skin detail compensation.

Adjusts the width of the color hue for the skin detail compensation.

Turns the matrix correction function on/off. (This setting is available only when “Color Space” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Normal.”)

Turns the preset matrix function on/off.

Selects the preset matrix.

Turns the user matrix correction function on/off.

Adjusts the color saturation for the entire picture area.

Adjusts the color phase for the entire picture area.

Settings

Setup Menu List

Paint

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

User Matrix R-G

–99 to +99 (±0)

User Matrix R-B

–99 to +99 (±0)

User Matrix G-R

–99 to +99 (±0)

User Matrix G-B

–99 to +99 (±0)

User Matrix B-R

–99 to +99 (±0)

User Matrix B-G

–99 to +99 (±0)

Multi Matrix

Settings for the multi-matrix correction

Setting

On / Off

Area Indication

On / Off

Color Detection

Execute/Cancel

Settings

Axis

B / B+ /MG- / MG / MG+ / R /

R+ / YL- / YL /YL+ / G- / G /

G+ / CY / CY+ / B-

Hue

–99 to +99 (±0)

Saturation

–99 to +99 (±0)

Finely adjusts the color phase for the entire picture area by independently setting each of the factors.

Turns on/off the multi-matrix correction, which allows specific colors to be selected for saturation correction in a 16axis hue space. (This setting is available only when “Color Space” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Normal.”)

Displays a zebra pattern in the areas of the specified color for multi-matrix correction.

Detects the target color on the screen for multi-matrix correction. Execute: Executes this function.

Specifies a color targeted by multi-matrix correction (16-axis mode).

Sets the color hue of the color targeted by multi-matrix correction for each 16-axis mode.

Sets the saturation of the color targeted by multi-matrix correction for each 16-axis mode.

Setup Menu List

Audio Menu

Audio

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

Audio Input

Setting for audio inputs

Note

This item cannot be selected when removing the audio connector panel.

Audio Level

Setting for audio recording level

Note

This item cannot be selected when removing the audio connector panel.

Audio Output

Setting for audio outputs

MIC CH1 Ref

–60dB / –50dB / –40dB

MIC CH2 Ref

–60dB / –50dB / –40dB

Limiter Mode

Off / –6dB / – 9dB / –12dB /

–15dB / –17dB

1KHz Tone

On / Off

CH-1 Audio Select

Auto / Manual

CH-2 Audio Select

Auto / Manual

CH-1 Audio Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

CH-2 Audio Level

–99 to +99 (±0)

AGC Spec

–6dB / –9dB / –12dB /

–15dB / –17dB

AGC Mode

Mono / Stereo

Output CH

CH-1/CH-2

CH-3/CH-4

Monitor CH

When “Output CH” is set to “CH1/CH2”

CH-1/CH-2

CH-1

CH-2 When “Output CH” is set to “CH3/CH4”

CH-3/CH-4

CH-3

CH-4

Headphone Out

Mono / Stereo

Monitor Level

0 to 99

Selects the reference input level for when the AUDIO IN CH1 switch is set to MIC.

Selects the reference input level for when the AUDIO IN CH2 switch is set to MIC.

Selects the limiter level when a loud signal is input while setting audio input level manually. When you do not use the limiter, select “Off.”

Turn the 1-kHz reference tone signal on/off.

The audio recording level is adjusted automatically when you set to “Auto.”

Adjusts the audio recording level when “CH-1 Audio Select” is set to “Manual.”

Adjusts the audio recording level when “CH-2 Audio Select” is set to “Manual.”

Selects the AGC level.

Selects auto adjusting method for the input level of an analog audio signal recorded to CH-1/CH-2 from “Mono” (performs for each channel) and “Stereo” (performs in stereo mode).

Selects audio output channels from either channels 1 and 2 or channels 3 and 4.

Selects the audio channel(s) to be fed to the headphones and the built-in speaker. CH-1/CH-2 (CH-3/CH-4): Stereo CH-1 (CH-3): CH-1 (CH-3) only CH-2 (CH-4): CH-2 (CH-4) only

Selects the headphones output, “Mono” or “Stereo.”

Adjusts the monitor level.

Settings

Setup Menu List

Video Menu

Video

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

Output On/Off

Setting the video output

Output Format

Setting for the output format

Settings

Output Setting

Setting for the output conversion mode

Monitor LUT

Setting for the monitor LUT

Output Display

Setting for the output signal

SDI (Sub)

On / Off

HDMI

On / Off

SDI (Main) Selects the SDI (Main) output format.

SDI (Sub) Selects the SDI (sub) output format.

HDMI Selects the HDMI output format.

EXT IF Displays the extend IF output signal.

Test Displays the video output signal.

4K/2K to HD Conv.

Letter Box / Edge Crop

MLUT Select

P1: 709 (800%)

P2: HG8009G40

P3: HG8009G33

Main, Sub & Internal Rec

MLUT On / MLUT Off

HDMI & VF

MLUT On / MLUT Off

VF Out

On / Off

4K SDI/HDMI Out (PMW-F55 only)

On / Off

HD SDI (Sub) Out

On / Off

HD/SD HDMI Out

On / Off

Turns the SDI (Sub) output on/off.

Turns the HDMI output on/off.

The setting value differs, depending on the settings of “Frequency” in “System Setting” and “Rec Format(Main)” of the System menu (page 65).

The setting value differs, depending on the settings of “Frequency” in “System Setting” of the System menu and “SDI (Main)” in “Output Format” of the Video menu (page

65).

The setting value differs, depending on the settings of “Frequency” in “System Setting” and “Rec Format(Main)” of the System menu (page 66).

Sets the output conversion mode for 17:9 t 16:9 signal. (This setting is available only when “Main Operation” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “RAW,” or “Format(Main)” in “Rec Format” of the System menu is set to “XAVC 4096 × 2160P.”)

Sets MLUT that is used for the picture of SDI (Main) output, viewfinder output, internal record, SDI (sub) output, HDMI output, and video output when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” (page 57) of the System menu is set to “Cine EI.”

Turns on/off Monitor LUT of the SDI (Main, Sub) & Internal Rec output. (This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Cine EI.”)

Turns on/off Monitor LUT of the HDMI &VF output. (This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Cine EI.”)

Selects whether to overlaps characters and markers on the viewfinder output signal.

Selects whether to overlaps characters and markers on the SDI or HDMI output signal when the picture size of SDI or HDMI output is 4K.

Selects whether to overlaps characters and markers on the SDI (Sub) output signal when the SDI (Sub) output picture quality is less than HD.

Selects whether to overlaps characters and markers on the HDMI output signal when the HDMI output picture quality is less than HD.

Setup Menu List

VF Menu

When there is SW or VR for an item on the attached viewfinder, that item is not available.

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

VF Setting

Setting the viewfinder

Peaking

Setting the peaking function

Color

–99 to +99 (±0)

Contrast

–99 to +99 (±0)

Brightness

–99 to +99 (±0)

Color Mode

Color / B&W

Aspect

Auto / Full

Setting

On / Off

Peaking Type

Normal / Color

Frequency

Normal / High

Normal Peaking Level

0 to 99 (50)

Color

White / Red / Yellow / Blue

Color Peaking Level

0 to 99 (50)

Adjusts the color of pictures on the viewfinder.

Adjusts the contrast of pictures on the viewfinder.

Adjusts the brightness of pictures on the viewfinder.

Selects the display mode of the viewfinder while E-E display/ recording.

Selects the displayed area of pictures for the viewfinder.

Turns the peaking function on/off.

Selects the peaking type. Normal: Normal peaking. Color: Color peaking.

Selects the peaking frequency from “Normal” (normal frequency) or “High” (high frequency).

Sets the normal peaking level.

Selects the color of the peaking signal when “Peaking Type” is set to “Color.”

Sets the color peaking level.

Settings

Setup Menu List

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

Marker

Setting the marker indications

Settings

Zebra

Setting the zebra pattern

Setting

On / Off

Center Marker

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / Off

Safety Zone

On / Off

Safety Area

80% / 90% / 92.5% / 95%

Aspect Marker

Line / Mask / Off

Aspect Select

4:3 / 13:9 / 14:9 / 15:9 / 16:9 /

17:9 / 1.66:1 / 1.85:1 / 2.35:1 /

2.4:1

Aspect Mask

0 to 15 (12)

Aspect Safety Zone

On / Off

Aspect Safety Area

80% / 90% / 92.5% / 95%

Setting

On / Off

Zebra Select

1 / 2 / Both

Zebra1 Level

50% to 107% (70%)

Zebra1 Aperture Level

1% to 20% (10%)

Zebra2 Level

52% to 109% (100%)

Turn all marker indications on the viewfinder on/off.

Selects the center marker type when displaying the center marker. Select “Off” to turn off the center marker.

Turns the safety zone marker on/off.

Selects the size (ratio to the entire screen) of the safety zone marker.

Selects the aspect marker. Line: To show white lines Mask: To lower the video signal level of areas outside the

marker range.

Off: To not display.

Select the ratio of the aspect marker.

When “Aspect Marker” is set to “Mask,” select the brightness of images outside the aspect marker.

Turns the aspect safety zone marker on/off.

Selects the size (ratio to the entire screen) of the aspect safety zone marker.

Turns the zebra function on/off.

Select the zebra pattern(s) (Zebra 1, Zebra 2, or both of Zebra 1 and Zebra 2) to be displayed.

Sets the display level of zebra 1.

Sets the aperture level of zebra 1.

Sets the display level of zebra 2.

Setup Menu List

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

Display On/Off

Selecting the items to be displayed

Setting

On / Off

Shutter Setting

On / Off

ND Filter Position

On / Off

Gain Setting

dB / ISO / Off

Rec/Play Status

On / Off

Color Temp.

On / Off

Frame Rate

On / Off

Battery Remain

On / Off

Timecode

On / Off

Audio Level Meter

On / Off

Media Status

On / Off

Focus Position

Meter / Feet / Off

Iris Position

On / Off

Zoom Position

On / Off

White Balance Mode

On / Off

SDI Rec Control

On / Off

Rec Format

On / Off

Gamma

On / Off

Timecode Lock

On / Off

Clip Name

On / Off

Clip Number

On / Off

Turns all the indications of the viewfinder GUI on/off.

Selects the item to be displayed on the viewfinder.

Settings

Setup Menu List

TC/UB Menu

TC/UB

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

Timecode

Setting the timecode

TC Display

Setting the time data indication

Settings

Recording Menu

Recording

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

MPEG2 Proxy

Setting the MPEG2 proxy function (PMW-F55 only)

Rec Control

Setting the recording control function

SDI Rec Control

Setting the SDI recording control function

Mode

Preset / Regen

Run

Rec Run / Free Run

Setting Sets the timecode to a desired value.

Reset

Execute / Cancel

TC Format

DF / NDF

Display Select

Timecode / Duration

Setting

On / Off

Setting

SxS & AXS / AXS

Setting

Off / On

Selects the timecode mode. Preset: To start the timecode from the specified value Regen (regeneration): To start the timecode by continuing the

timecode of the previous clip.

Rec Run: To advance the timecode during recording only. Free Run: The timecode keeps advancing regardless of the

state of recording.

SET: Sets the value.

Resets the timecode to 00:00:00:00. Execute: Execute this function.

Selects the timecode format. DF: Drop frame NDF: Non drop frame

Switches the time data indication.

Turns the MPEG2 proxy function on/off. (This setting is available only when “Format(Main)” in “Rec Format” of the System menu is set to “XAVC 4096 × 2160P.”)

Selects the target (internal recording memory or external recording memory (AXS memory)) for performing the recording control when “Main Operation” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “RAW.”

Turns on/off this function that controls recording/stop recording of the external device by the SDI output signal.

Setup Menu List

Media Menu

This menu is not available when the media is not loaded.

Media

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

Format Media

Formatting a memory

Media (A)

Execute / Cancel

Media (B)

Execute / Cancel

SD card

Execute / Cancel

AXS Memory

Execute / Cancel

Formats the SxS memory card in the slot A. Execute: Executes format.

Formats the SxS memory card in the slot B. Execute: Executes format.

Formats the SD card. Execute: Executes format.

Formats the AXS memory card. Execute: Executes format.

File Menu

File

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

All File

Setting for the All file

Scene File

Setting for the Scene file (This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)

Lens File

Setting for the lens file (This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)

Load SD Card Loads the All file from the SD card that is inserted into the

Save SD card Stores the All file onto the SD card that is inserted into the SD

File ID Names the All file.

Recall Internal Memory Loads the Scene file from the internal memory.

Store Internal Memory Stores the Scene file on the internal memory.

File ID Names the Scene file.

Recall Internal Memory Loads the lens file from the internal memory.

Store Internal Memory Stores the lens file on the internal memory.

File ID Names the lens file.

File Source Displays the selected file number.

Clear Lens Offset

Execute / Cancel

Lens Center H

–40 to +40 (±0)

Lens Center V

–40 to +40 (±0)

Flare R

–99 to +99 (±0)

Flare G

–99 to +99 (±0)

Flare B

–99 to +99 (±0)

SD card slot.

card slot.

Clear the lens file. Execute: Execute clearing.

Sets the horizontal position of the center marker to the lens file.

Sets the vertical position of the center marker to the lens file.

Sets the user adjusting value of the R flare correction that is caused by the lens to the lens file.

Sets the user adjusting value of the G flare correction that is caused by the lens to the lens file.

Sets the user adjusting value of the B flare correction that is caused by the lens to the lens file.

Settings

Setup Menu List

File

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

White Offset R

–99 to +99 (±0)

White Offset B

–99 to +99 (±0)

Shading Ch Select

Red / Green / Blue

Shading H SAW

–99 to +99 (±0)

Shading H PARA

–99 to +99 (±0)

Shading V SAW

–99 to +99 (±0)

Shading V PARA

–99 to +99 (±0)

Maintenance Menu

Settings

Maintenance

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

Test Saw

Setting the test signal output

Camera Config

Sharing settings when connecting the remote control unit

Note

This item cannot be selected when connecting the remote control unit.

Setting

On / Off

RM Common Memory

On / Off

Sets the R ch correction value of the white balance offset by lens to the lens file.

Sets the B ch correction value of the white balance offset by lens to the lens file.

Selects the channel for the white shading correction that is caused by the lens.

Sets the Saw white shading correction value (caused by the lens) of the selected channel by “Shading Ch Select” and horizontal direction to the lens file.

Sets the Para white shading correction value (caused by the lens) of the selected channel by “Shading Ch Select” and horizontal direction to the lens file.

Sets the Saw white shading correction value (caused by the lens) of the selected channel by “Shading Ch Select” and vertical direction to the lens file.

Sets the Para white shading correction value (caused by the lens) of the selected channel by “Shading Ch Select” and vertical direction to the lens file.

Turns the test signal on/off.

Sets whether to share the settings of when connecting the remote control unit and using the camcorder alone.

Setup Menu List

System Menu

System

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

System Setting

Base Setting

Rec Format

Setting the recording format

Genlock

Setting Genlock operation

Assignable Button

Assigning functions to the assignable buttons

Frequency

59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 / 23.98

Shooting Mode

Custom / Cine EI

Main Operation

YPbPr / RGB / RAW

Color Space

S-Gamut / Normal

Format(Main)

When “Frequency” is set to “59.94” or “50”

XAVC 4096 × 2160P (PMW-

F55 only)

XAVC 1920 × 1080P

MPEG 1920 × 1080i When “Frequency” is set to “29.97,” “25,” or “23.98”

XAVC 4096 × 2160P (PMW-

F55 only)

XAVC 1920 × 1080P

MPEG 1920 × 1080P

Reference

Internal / External (HD) /

External (SD)

<1> to <4>

Off / Marker / Zebra / Peaking /

Display / Focus Magnifier / VF

Mode / Rec / S&Q Motion

Selects the system frequency.

Selects the shooting mode. (Locked to “Custom” when the AXS recorder (AXS-R5) is not attached.)

Sets the operation mode for recording mainly. (“YPbPr” or “RGB” is can be selected when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.” Locked to “RAW” when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Cine EI.”)

Sets the color space. (This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)

Sets the video format to be recorded on the SxS memory card.

Displays the genlock status. When genlocked, the signal type is displayed. Internal: Not genlocked. External (HD): Genlocked by the HD signal. External (SD): Genlocked by the SD signal.

Assign a function to the ASSIGN 1/2/3/4 buttons. Marker: Turns the center marker, safety zone, aspect marker, and guide frame functions on/off as a group. Zebra: Turns the zebra function on/off. Peaking: Turns the peaking function on/off. Display: Turns the indications of status/setting on the monitor on/off. Focus Magnifier: Turns the focus magnifier function on/off. VF Mode: Switches between color and mono display on the viewfinder. Rec: Executes the start/stop recording. S&Q Motion: Turns the Slow & Quick motion function on/ off.

Settings

Setup Menu List

System

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

Switch/Lamp

Setting for the switch/lamp

Fan Control

Setting the fan control mode

Battery Alarm

Setting for the battery

Settings

DC Voltage Alarm

Setting the warning of the input voltage

Clock Set

Setting the built-in clock

Rec Lamp

On / Off

Lock Switch Setting

without Rec Button / with

Rec Button

Menu Dial Scroll

Normal / Loop

Menu Dial Direction

Normal / Reverse

Set Key on Thumbnail

Pause / Play

Setting

Auto / Minimum / Off in Rec

Near End:Info Battery

5% to 100% (in steps of 5%)

End:Info Battery

0% to 5%

Near End:Sony Battery

11.5V to 17V (in steps of 0.1V)

End:Sony Battery

11.0V to 11.5V (in steps of

0.1V)

Near End:Other Battery

11.5V to 17V (11.8V) (in steps

of 0.1V)

End:Other Battery

11.0V to 14V (in steps of 0.1V)

Detected Battery

Sony Info Battery / Sony

Battery / Other Battery / DC IN

DC Low Voltage1

11.5V to 17.0V

DC Low Voltage2

11.0V to 14.0V

Time Zone

UTC –12:00 Kwajalein to UTC

+14:00

Date Mode

YYMMDD / MMDDYY /

DDMMYY

12H/24H

12H / 24H

Date Sets the current date.

Time Sets the current time.

Turns the Rec lamp on/off.

Sets whether to include the Rec button on the buttons that are locked by the LOCK switch.

Selects the scroll method for the menu operation.

Selects the scroll direction for the menu operation.

Sets the behavior when pressing the MENU dial while selecting a thumbnail.

Sets the fan control mode of the camcorder and AXS recorder that is connected to the camcorder.

Sets the battery level at which the low battery warning is generated.

Sets the battery level at which the battery empty warning is generated.

Sets the battery level at which the low battery warning is generated.

Sets the battery level at which the battery empty warning is generated.

Sets the battery level at which the low battery warning is generated.

Sets the battery level at which the battery empty warning is generated.

Displays the type of power supply.

Sets the DC IN voltage at which the low input voltage warning is generated.

Sets the DC IN voltage at which the lack of any input voltage warning is generated.

Sets the time-zone difference from UTC in steps of 30 minutes.

Selects the display mode of the date. YYMMDD: In sequence of year, month, day MMDDYY: In sequence of month, day, year DDMMYY: In sequence of day, month, year

Selects the display mode of time. 12H: 12-hour mode 24H: 24-hour mode

SET: Sets the date.

SET: Sets the time.

Setup Menu List

System

Menu items Sub items and setting values Contents

Hours Meter

Displaying the hours meter

AXS Recorder

Setting for the AXS recorder

Note

This item cannot be selected when the AXS recorder (AXS-R5) is not attached.

All Reset

Resetting to the factory status

Version

Showing the version of this camcorder

Hours(System) Displays the non-resettable accumulated time of use.

Hours(Reset) Displays the resettable accumulated time of use.

Reset

Execute / Cancel

Clip Name

Link / Separate

Camera ID

A to Z

Reel Number

001 to 999

Chunk

Off / 16GB / 8GB / 4GB

Version Displays the software version of AXS-R5.

Hours Meter (System) Displays the non-resettable accumulated time of use for AXS-

Hours Meter (Reset) Displays the resettable accumulated time of use for AXS-R5.

Reset Hours Meter

Execute / Cancel

Reset

Execute/Cancel

Number

Vx.xx

Version Up

Execute / Cancel

Resets the “Hours(Reset)” value to 0. Execute: Execute resetting.

Sets the naming method for the clip that is generated while recording on AXS-R5. Link: Uses the same clip name as the clip name that is set on the camcorder. Separate: Uses the individual clip name on AXS-R5. Set the file name of F65 type on the next menu.

Sets the camera ID when storing as the file name of camera (F65) type.

Sets the Reel Number when storing as the file name of camera (F65) type.

This setting is for dividing the clip to the specified size while recording on the AXS memory card.

R5.

Resets the “Hours Meter (Reset)” value to 0. Execute: Executes resetting.

Resets th e camcorder to the fact ory status. Execute: Executes resetting.

Displays the current software version of the camcorder.

Upgrades the camcorder. Execute: Executes.

Settings

Setup Menu List

External Devices Connection

Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices

To display recording/playback pictures on an external monitor, select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be connected. An output signal from the camcorder can be recorded when a recording device is connected. The same status information and menus can be displayed on the external monitor as those on the viewfinder screen. According to the signal fed to the monitor, set “Output Display” (page 50) in the Video menu to “On.”

SDI OUT connector (BNC type)

Set the on/off setting of the output, and output format in the Video menu (page 50). Use a commercially available 75-ohm coaxial cable for connection.

To start synchronized recording on an external device

With SDI signal output selected, synchronized recording is possible by feeding a REC trigger signal to an external recording device connected via the SDI OUT connector. To enable

External Devices Connection

synchronized recording, set “SDI Rec Control” (page 54) in the Recording menu to “On.”

Note

When a connected external device does not correspond to a REC trigger signal, the device cannot be operated.

HDMI OUT connector (Type A connector)

Set the on/off setting of the output, and output format in the Video menu (page 50). Use a commercially available HDMI cable for connection.

TEST OUT connector (BNC type)

Use a commercially available BNC cable for connection.

Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices

Operating Clips With a Computer

To use the ExpressCard slot of a computer

If the computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/ 34 or ExpressCard/54 slot, you can directly insert the SxS memory card containing clips recorded with this camcorder and access the files.

Notes

• The SxS Device Driver Software must be installed on your computer.

• Operation is not guaranteed with all computers.

For support information for the driver, visit the following URL:

http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/

To check the connection to the camcorder

1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on

the camcorder.

A message prompting you to confirm that you wish to enable the USB connection is displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.

Note

This message will not be displayed while another confirmation message or in-progress message (e.g., for formatting or restoring of an SxS memory card) is shown on the screen. It appears when formatting or restoration has completed. The message is also not displayed while the screen for the detailed information of a clip is shown on the screen. It appears when an operation on the screen for the detailed information of a clip is completed or you return to the thumbnail screen.

2 Select “Execute” by turning the MENU

dial.

With a Windows computer, check that a Removable Disk appears in My Computer. This indicates normal status. With a Macintosh computer, an icon is displayed on the menu bar.

To connect with a USB cable

When you connect the camcorder or the SBACUS20 SxS Memory Card USB Reader/Writer (optional) using a USB cable, the memory card in the slot is acknowledged as an extended drive by the computer. When two memory cards are mounted in this camcorder, they are acknowledged as two independent extended drives by the computer.

Note

The camcorder and the SBAC-US20 do not work on the bus power from the computer. Supply the operating power independently.

3 With Windows, check that the memory

card is displayed as a removable disk in My Computer. With Macintosh, check that a “NO NAME” or “Untitled” folder was created on the desktop. (The Macintosh folder name can be changed.)

Notes

• The following operations must be avoided when the ACCESS lamp is lit in red.

—Turning the power off or disconnecting the power

cord —Removing the SxS memory card —Disconnecting the USB cable

• When removing an SxS memory card from a Macintosh, do not select “Card Power Off” from the SxS memory card icon displayed on the menu bar.

• Operation is not guaranteed with all computers.

Using a nonlinear editing system

For a nonlinear editing system, optional editing software that corresponds to the recording formats used with this camcorder is required. Store the clips to be edited on the HDD of your computer in advance, using the dedicated application software.

External Devices Connection

Operating Clips With a Computer

External Synchronization

When multiple units of the camcorder are used in the same shooting location, synchronized recording can be made with a specific reference signal, and the timecode can be matched among all the units.

Aligning the phase of the video signal (Genlock)

Genlock operation is enabled by supplying a reference signal to the GENLOCK IN connector (page 13) of the camcorder. Valid reference signals depend on the system frequency setting.

System frequency Valid reference

signal

59.94P 1920 × 1080 59.94i

59.94i 1920 × 1080 59.94i

50P 1920 × 1080 50i

50i 1920 × 1080 50i

29.97P 1920 × 1080 59.94i

External Devices Connection

25P 1920 × 1080 50i

23.98P 1920 × 1080 47.95i

You can check the genlock status on “Reference” in “Genlock” (page 57) of the System menu.

Notes

• If the reference signal is unstable, genlock is not possible.

• The subcarrier is not synchronized.

720 × 486 59.94i

720 × 576 50i

720 × 486 59.94i

720 × 576 50i

(23.98PsF)

Synchronizing the timecode of your camcorder with that of another unit

Set the unit that supplies the timecode to a mode in which the timecode output keeps advancing (Free Run mode).

1 Set “Timecode” in the TC/UB menu as

follows:

Mode: Preset Run: Free Run

2 Confirm that the TC IN/OUT switch

(page 13) is set to IN, then supply an HD or SD reference video signal to the GENLOCK IN connector (page 13) and the reference timecode to the TC connector (page 13).

The built-in timecode generator of your camcorder locks to the reference timecode, and the message “Ext-Lk” is displayed on the screen. About 10 seconds after locking, even if the reference timecode from the external device is disconnected, the external lock will be kept.

Notes

• Check that the reference timecode and the reference video signal are in a phase relation that complies with the SMPTE timecode standards.

• When you finish the above procedure, the timecode is immediately synchronized with the external timecode, and the time data indication will show the value of the external timecode. However, wait for a few seconds until the timecode generator stabilizes before recording.

• If the frequency of the reference video signal and the frame frequency are not the same, a lock cannot be acquired, and the camcorder will not operate properly. In such a case, the timecode will not be correctly locked to the external timecode.

• When the connection is removed, the timecode advance may shift one frame per hour with respect to the reference timecode.

To release the external timecode synchronization

Change the “Timecode” setting in the TC/UB menu. External synchronization is also released when you start recording in a special recording mode.

External Synchronization

Appendices

Important Notes on Operation

Use and Storage

Do not subject the unit to severe shock

The internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warped.

Do not cover the unit while operating

Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can cause excessive internal heat build-up.

After use

Always set the power switch to OFF.

Before storing the unit for a long period

Remove the battery pack.

Do not leave the camcorder with the lenses facing the sun

Direct sunlight can enter through the lenses, be focused in the camcorder, and cause fire.

Shipping

• Remove the memory cards before transporting the unit.

• If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other transportation service, pack it in the shipping carton of the unit.

Care of the unit

If the body of the unit is dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth. In extreme cases, use a cloth steeped in a little neutral detergent, then wipe dry. Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or thinner, as these may cause discoloration or other damage to the finish of the unit.

In the event of operating problems

If you should experience problems with the unit, contact your Sony dealer.

Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime. Contact a Sony service or sales representative for more information about inspections.

Use and storage locations

Store in a level, ventilated place. Avoid using or storing the unit in the following places:

• In excessive heat or cold (operating temperature range: 0ºC to 40ºC or 32ºF to 104ºF) Remember that in summer in warm climates the temperature inside a car with the windows closed can easily exceed 50ºC (122ºF).

• In damp or dusty locations

• Locations where the unit may be exposed to rain

• Locations subject to violent vibration

• Near strong magnetic fields

• Close to radio or TV transmitters producing strong electromagnetic fields.

• In direct sunlight or close to heaters for extended periods

To prevent electromagnetic interference from portable communications devices

The use of portable telephones and other communications devices near this unit can result in malfunctions and interference with audio and video signals. It is recommended that the portable communications devices near this unit be powered off.

Note on laser beams

Laser beams may damage the CMOS image sensors. If you shoot a scene that includes a laser beam, be careful not to let the laser beam be directed into the lens of the camcorder.

Appendices

Note about the battery terminal

The battery terminal of this unit (the connector for battery packs and AC adaptors) is a consumable part. Power may not be supplied to the unit properly if the pins of the battery terminal are bent or deformed by shock or vibrations, or if they become corroded due to prolonged outdoor use.

Important Notes on Operation

About the LCD monitor

• Do not leave the LCD monitor facing direct sunlight, as this may damage the LCD monitor.

• Do not press/swipe the LCD monitor forcefu lly, or leave objects on the LCD monitor, as it may cause a malfunction, such as picture irregularity, etc.

• The LCD monitor may become warm in use. This is not a malfunction.

About the stuck pixels

The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of pixels may be “stuck”, either always off (black), always on (red, green, or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a long period of use, because of the physical characteristics of the liquid crystal display, such “stuck” pixels may appear spontaneously. These problems are not a malfunction, and will not be recorded on recording media.

Phenomena specific to CMOS image sensors

The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions.

White flecks

Although the CMOS image sensors are produced with high-precision technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare

Appendices

cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc. This is related to the principle of CMOS image sensors and is not a malfunction.

The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases:

• when operating at a high environmental temperature

• when you have raised the master gain (sensitivity)

• when operating in Slow-Shutter mode

Aliasing

When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or flicker.

Focal plane (PMW-F5 only)

Owing to the characteristics of the pickup elements (CMOS sensors) for reading video signals, subjects that quickly move across the screen may appear slightly skewed.

Flash band (PMW-F5 only)

The luminance at the top and bottom of the screen may change when shooting a flashlight beam or a light source that quickly flashes.

Flicker (PMW-F5 only)

Shooting under the lights of a discharge lamp such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium-vapor lamp, mercury-vapor lamp, etc., may cause flickering, color change, or vertical stripes.

Note on the display

• Pictures on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen may be distorted by the following operations:

—Changing the video format —Starting playback from the Thumbnail

screen

—Reversing the LCD monitor

• When you change the eye direction in the viewfinder, you may see primary colors red, green, and blue, but this is not a defect of the camcorder. These primary colors are not recorded on any recording media.

Fragmentation

If pictures cannot be recorded/reproduced properly, try formatting the recording medium. While repeating picture recording/playback with a certain recording medium for an extended period, files in the medium may be fragmented, disabling proper recording/storage. In such a case, make a backup of clips in the medium then perform formatting of the medium using “Format Media” (page 55) in the Media menu.

Important Notes on Operation

Formats and Limitations of Outputs

Video Formats and Output Signals

Output formats for the SDI OUT connector

Serial digital signals from the SDI OUT connector are output depending on the settings of the setup menu and format of the clip being played.

When outputting one type of SDI output by using the SDI OUT 1 to 4 connectors (PMW-F55 only)

The “Frequency” setting in “System Setting” of the System menu

59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 /

23.98

When outputting two types of SDI output by using the SDI OUT 1, 2 (MAIN) and SDI OUT 3, 4 (SUB) connectors

The “Frequency” setting in “System Setting” of the System menu

59.94 XAVC 4096 × 2160P

50 XAVC 4096 × 2160P

29.97 XAVC 4096 × 2160P

25 XAVC 4096 × 2160P

23.98 XAVC 4096 × 2160P

The “Format (Main)”

Output format setting in “Rec format” of the System

SDI (Main)

XAVC 4096 × 2160P 4096 × 2160 59.94P / 50P / 29.97P / 25P / 23.98P

The “Format (Main)”

Output format setting in “Rec format” of the System

SDI (Main) SDI (Sub)

(PMW-F55 only)

XAVC 1920 × 1080P MPEG 1920 × 1080i

(PMW-F55 only)

XAVC 1920 × 1080P MPEG 1920 × 1080i

(PMW-F55 only) XAVC 1920 × 1080P MPEG 1920 × 1080P

(PMW-F55 only) XAVC 1920 × 1080P

MPEG 1920 × 1080P

2048 × 1080 59.94P 1920 × 1080 59.94P 2048 × 1080 59.94P 1920 × 1080 59.94i 1920 × 1080 59.94P 1920 × 1080 59.94P 1920 × 1080 59.94P 1920 × 1080 59.94i 1920 × 1080 59.94i 1920 × 1080 59.94i 2048 × 1080 50P 1920 × 1080 50P 2048 × 1080 50P 1920 × 1080 50i 1920 × 1080 50P 1920 × 1080 50P 1920 × 1080 50P 1920 × 1080 50i 1920 × 1080 50i 1920 × 1080 50i 2048 × 1080 29.97PsF 1920 × 1080 29.97PsF

1920 × 1080 29.97PsF 1920 × 1080 29.97PsF

2048 × 1080 25PsF 1920 × 1080 25PsF

1920 × 1080 25PsF 1920 × 1080 25PsF

2048 × 1080 23.98PsF 1920 × 1080 23.98PsF

1920 × 1080 23.98PsF 1920 × 1080 23.98PsF

Appendices

Formats and Limitations of Outputs

Output formats from the HDMI OUT connector

Serial digital signals from the HDMI OUT connector are output depending on the settings of the setup menu and format of the clip being played.

When the output format of SDI (Main) is 4096 × 2160 (PMW-F55 only)

The “Frequency” setting in “System Setting” of the System menu

59.94 Off (HDMI 4K Enable) 4096 × 2160 59.94P

50 Off (HDMI 4K Enable) 4096 × 2160 50P

29.97 Off (HDMI 4K Enable) 4096 × 2160 29.97P

25 Off (HDMI 4K Enable) 4096 × 2160 25P

23.98 Off (HDMI 4K Enable) 4096 × 2160 23.98P

1)Performs conversion from 17:9 to 16:9 (select “Letter Box (H-Fit)” or “Edge Crop (V-Fit).”

When the output format of SDI (Main) is less than 2048 × 1080

The “Frequency” setting in “System Setting” of the System menu

59.94 XAVC 4096 × 2160P

50 XAVC 4096 × 2160P

Appendices

29.97 XAVC 4096 × 2160P

25 XAVC 4096 × 2160P

23.98 XAVC 4096 × 2160P

The “Format (Main)” setting in “Rec format” of the System menu

(PMW-F55 only) XAVC 1920 × 1080P MPEG 1920 × 1080i

(PMW-F55 only) XAVC 1920 × 1080P MPEG 1920 × 1080P

1920 × 1080 59.94P

1920 × 1080 59.94i

1920 × 1080 50P

1920 × 1080 50i

1920 × 1080 29.97PsF

1920 × 1080 25PsF

1920 × 1080 23.98P

1920 × 1080 59.94P 1920 × 1080 59.94i 1920 × 1080 59.94P 1920 × 1080 59.94i 720 × 480 59.94P

1920 × 1080 50P 1920 × 1080 50i 1920 × 1080 50P 1920 × 1080 50i 720 × 576 50P 1920 × 1080 29.97PsF

1920 × 1080 25PsF

1920 × 1080 23.98P

Output format

Formats and Limitations of Outputs

Output formats from the TEST OUT connector

Signals output from the TEST OUT connector are either the HD-Y or HD SYNC signals output from the SDI OUT connector/HDMI OUT connector. The output signal differs depending on the setting of setup menu or output format setting of SDI (Main)/ SDI (Sub).

The “Frequency” setting in “System Setting” of the System menu

59.94 4096 × 2160 59.94P

50 4096 × 2160 50P

29.97 4096 × 2160 29.97P

25 4096 × 2160 25P

23.98 4096 × 2160 23.98P

Output format of SDI (Main)

(PMW-F55 only) 2048 × 1080 59.94P

1920 × 1080 59.94P 1920 × 1080 59.94i 2048 × 1080 59.94P 1920 × 1080 59.94P 1920 × 1080 59.94i

(PMW-F55 only) 2048 × 1080 50P

1920 × 1080 50P 1920 × 1080 50i 2048 × 1080 50P 1920 × 1080 50P 1920 × 1080 50i

(PMW-F55 only) 2048 × 1080 29.97PsF

1920 × 1080 29.97PsF

(PMW-F55 only) 2048 × 1080 25PsF 1920 × 1080 25PsF

(PMW-F55 only) 2048 × 1080 23.98PsF 1920 × 1080 23.98PsF

Output format of SDI (Sub)

× HD SYNC

1920 × 1080 59.94P HD SYNC

1920 × 1080 59.94i HD Y

× HD SYNC

1920 × 1080 50P HD SYNC

1920 × 1080 50i HD Y

× HD SYNC

1920 × 1080 29.97PsF HD Y

× HD SYNC

1920 × 1080 25P HD Y

× HD SYNC

1920 × 1080 23.98P HD Y

Output format

1920 × 1080 59.94i

1920 × 1080 50i

1920 × 1080 29.97PsF

1920 × 1080 25PsF

1920 × 1080 23.98PsF

Appendices

Formats and Limitations of Outputs

Error/Warning Indications

The camcorder informs you of situations where warning, caution, or an operation check is required, through messages on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen, the REC lamp, and a buzzer. The buzzer is output to the built-in speaker or to the headphones connected via the headphone connector.

Error Indications

The camcorder stops operation after the following indications.

Error indication on LCD/viewfinder

E + Error code Continuous Rapidly

Warning Indications

When one of the following indications is generated, follow the message to resolve the problem.

Warning indication on LCD/viewfinder

Media Near Full Intermittent Flashing Free space on the SxS memory card has become insufficient.

Media Full Continuous Rapidly

Battery Near End Intermittent Flashing The battery power will be discharged soon.

Battery End Continuous Rapidly

Appendices

Temperature High Intermittent Flashing The internal temperature has risen above a safe operation

Voltage Low Intermittent Flashing The DC IN voltage has become low (stage 1).

Insufficient Voltage Continuous Rapidly

Battery Error Please Change Battery

Backup Battery End Please Change

Buzzer REC

lamp

flashing

Buzzer REC

lamp

flashing

Cause and measures

The camcorder may be defective. Recording stops even if zREC is displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. Turn off the power and check the connected equipment, cables, and media. If they are not defective, turn on the power again. If the error persists, consult Sony service personnel. (If power cannot be turned off by setting the power switch to OFF, remove both the battery pack or the DC IN source.)

Cause and measures

Replace it with another at the earliest opportunity. No space is left on the SxS memory card. Recording, clip copying and clip division cannot be performed. Replace it with another.

Charge the battery pack at the earliest opportunity. The battery pack is discharged. Recording cannot be

performed. Stop operation and change the battery pack.

limit. Suspend operation, turn off the power, and wait until the temperature falls.

Check the power supply. The DC IN voltage is too low (stage 2). Recording cannot be

performed. Connect another power source. An error was detected with the battery pack. Replace the battery pack with a normal one.

The remaining power of the backup battery is insufficient. Replace the battery pack.

Error/Warning Indications

Warning indication on LCD/viewfinder

Unknown Media(A) Please Change

Media Error

Media(A) Restored Media Error Cannot Record to

Media(A)

Media Error

Cannot Use Media(A)

Will Switch Slots Soon This is an advanced notice that the camcorder will switch from

No Clip There are no clips in the memory card.

Cannot Use Media(A) Unsupported File System

Same File Already Exists

Change Media(A)

Media Error Playback Halted

Media(A)

Media Reached Rewriting Limit

Change Media (A)

Reached Clip Number Limit Copy Completed: xx/xx

Not Enough Capacity Copy Completed: xx/xx

Reached Duplication Limit Copy Completed: xx/xx

Copy Error! (CANCEL:Abort) No Media!

Needs to be

Error

Buzzer REC

lamp

Cause and measures

A partitioned memory card or one that contains recorded clips exceeding the number permitted with this camcorder is loaded. This card cannot be used with this camcorder. Remove it and load a compatible card. An error occurred with the memory card. The card requires restoration. Remove the card, load it again, and restore it.

Recording cannot be done, because the memory card is defective. Because playback may be possible, it is recommended to replace it with another card after copying the clips, as required.

Neither recording nor playback can be done, because the memory card is defective. It cannot be operated with this camcorder. Replace it with another card.

the current memory card to the other memory card for continuous recording.

Check the selected card. A card of a different file system or an unformatted card was inserted. It cannot be used with this camcorder. Replace it or format it with this camcorder. A clip with the same name exists in the memory card to which you want to copy. Replace the card. An error occurred in reading data from the memory card, and playback cannot be continued. If this frequently occurs, change the memory card after copying the clips, as required. Recording cannot be done, because an error occurred with the memory card. If this frequently occurs, change the memory card. The memory card comes to the end of its service life. Make a backup copy and replace the card with another one as soon as possible. Recording/playback may not be performed properly if you continue to use the card.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of the memory card.

The maximum number of clips for 1 memory card is reached, so copying cannot continue. (xx/xx indicates the completed copies.) Replace the card. There is not enough capacity for copying. (xx/xx indicates the completed copies.) Replace the card.

There are already 10 or more clips with the same name as the clip that you want to copy, so copying cannot continue. (xx/xx indicates the completed copies.) Replace the card. There is no memory card inserted in the slot. Insert a card.

Appendices

Error/Warning Indications

Warning indication on LCD/viewfinder

Copy Error! (CANCEL:Abort)

Cannot Use Media(A)

Cannot Use Media(A) Unsupported File System

Buzzer REC

lamp

Cause and measures

A memory card that cannot be used with the camcorder is inserted. Replace the card in the respective slot.

A memory card with different file system is inserted. Replace the card, format it with the camcorder.

1)“Media(B)” for the card in slot B, “AXS Memory” for the AXS memory card.

Appendices

Error/Warning Indications

Licenses

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License

Adobe Reader must be installed on your computer to view PDF files. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, you can download it by accessing the following URL. http://get.adobe.com/reader/

ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. “PACKAGED MEDIA” means any storage media storing MPEG-2 video information such as DVD movie which are sold/distributed to general consumers. Disc replicators or sellers of the PACKAGED MEDIA need to obtain licenses for their own business from MPEG LA. Please contact MPEG LA for any further information. MPEG LA. L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206 http://www.mpegla.com

On accessing software to which the GPL/LGPL applies

This product uses software to which the GPL/ LGPL applies. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the GPL/LGPL. The source code is provided on the internet. Use the following URL and follow the download instructions. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/common/ search.html We would prefer that you do not contact us about the contents of the source code.

Open software licenses

On the basis of license contracts between Sony and the software copyright holders, this product uses open software. To meet the requirements of the software copyright holders, Sony is obligated to inform you of the content of these licenses. For the content of these licenses, see “License1.pdf” in the “License” folder of the supplied CD-ROM.

Appendices

For the content of these licenses, see “License1.pdf” in the “License” folder of the supplied CD-ROM.

Licenses

Specifications

General

Power Requirements

DC 12 V (11 V to 17.0 V)

Power Consumption

PMW-F55

Approx. 25 W (body only, while

recording XAVC 4K 59.94P, 4K SDI: On)

PMW-F5

Approx. 24 W (body only, while

recording XAVC HD 59.94P, HD-SDI: On)

Notes

• When connecting a device to the DC OUT connector, use one with current consumption of 1.8 A or less.

• When using the camcorder with peripheral devices attached, make sure that the total power consumption of the attached devices is 60 W or less.

Operating Temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage Temperature

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Mass

Approx. 2.2 kg (4 lb 14 oz) (without

Appendices

Dimensions

Battery Operating Time

PMW-F55

PMW-F5

lens, handle, audio box, and accessories)

See “Dimensions” on page 76.

Approx. 150 min with BP-FL75

Approx. 160 min with BP-FL75

Recording Format (Video)

XAVC

AVC/H.264 High 4:2:2 Intra Profile 4K: VBR, 600 Mbps max. HD: SMPTE RP2027 Class100 compliant

MPEG HD422

MPEG-2 Long GOP HD 422 mode: CBR, 50 Mbps max., MPEG-2 422P@HL

Recording Format (Audio)

LPCM 8CH (2CH recording/playback),

24-bit, 48-kHz

Recording Frame Rate

PMW-F55

XAVC 4K: 4096 × 2160, 23.98p/25p/

29.97p/50p/59.94p

XAVC HD: 1920 × 1080, 23.98p/25p/

29.97p/50p/59.94p

MPEG2 HD: 1920 × 1080, 50i/59.94i/

23.98p/25p/29.97p

PMW-F5

XAVC HD: 1920 × 1080, 23.98p/25p/

29.97p/50p/59.94p

MPEG2 HD: 1920 × 1080, 50i/59.94i/

23.98p/25p/29.97p

Recording/Playback Time

When SBS-32G1A is used

MPEG2 HD: Approx. 60 min

When SBS-64G1A is used

MPEG2 HD: Approx. 120 min

When SBS-32 is used

XAVC HD 29.97P: Approx. 30 min

When SBS-64A is used

XAVC HD 29.97P: Approx. 60 min

When SBS-64B is used

XAVC 4K 29.97P: Approx. 20 min

When SBS-128B is used

XAVC 4K 29.97P: Approx. 40 min

Note

These approximate recording/playback times depend on operating conditions, available memory, etc.

Specifications

Camera Section

Imaging Device

PMW-F55

Super 35mm equivalent Single-chip

CMOS with Global Shutter

PMW-F5

Super 35mm equivalent Single-chip

CMOS

Imaging Device (Pixel Count)

11.6 M (total), 8.9 M (effective)

Built-in Filters

Clear, 0.9 (1/8ND), 1.8 (1/64ND)

Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance)

PMW-F55

Video Gamma: T12@24p (3200K Light

source)

PMW-F5

Video Gamma: T14@24p (3200K Light

source)

ISO Sensitivity

PMW-F55

S-Log2 Gamma: ISO 1250 (D55 Light

source)

PMW-F5

S-Log2 Gamma: ISO 2000 (D55 Light

source)

Lens Mount

PL mount (with supplied lens mount

adaptor)

Flange Focal Length

FZ mount (without supplied lens mount

adaptor)

Latitude

14-stop

S/N Ratio

57 dB (Video Gamma, 24p, Noise

Suppression: OFF)

Shutter Speed

1/24s to 1/6,000s (23.98P)

Shutter Angle

4.2° to 359.7° (electronic shutter)

Slow Shutter (SLS)

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8-frame accumulation

Slow & Quick Motion Function

XAVC HD: 1-60P

White Balance

Preset (3200K, 4300K, 5500K),

Memory

Gain

–3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC

Gamma Curve

STD1, STD2, STD3, STD4, STD5,

STD6 HG1, HG2, HG3, HG4, HG7, and HG8 S-Log2

Input/Output

Audio Input

CH-1/CH-2: XLR-type 3-pin (female)

(×2), LINE/MIC/MIC +48V selectable

Video Output

TEST OUT: BNC (×1)

DC Input

XLR-type 4-pin (male), 11 V to 17 V

DC Output

4-pin (×2), 11 V to 17 V DC (MAX

1.8 A) w/ battery adaptor

Note

When connecting a device to the DC OUT connector, use one with current consumption of 1.8 A or less.

Appendices

Specifications

SDI Output

BNC (×4)

PMW-F55

HD mode:

SDI 1/2: Line Output SDI 3/4: Monitor Output

4K mode:

SDI 1/2/3/4: Line Output Display On/Off switchable

PMW-F5

SDI 1/2: Line Output SDI 3/4: Monitor Output

Timecode Input/Output

TC IN/OUT: BNC (×1) switchable

Genlock Input

BNC (×1)

Remote

8-pin (×1)

HDMI Output

A Type (×1)

USB

USB device, Mini-B (×1) USB host, type-A (×1)

USB Wireless LAN Module Connector

USB host, type-A (×1) (To be supported

by future upgrade.)

Headphone Output

Stereo mini jack (×1)

Appendices

Speaker Output

Monaural

Package Configuration

Lens mount adaptor (1) Battery adaptor (1) Audio input connector (1) Screws for the audio input connector (4) Tape measure hook (1) USB wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 (1) Before Using this Unit (1) Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1)

Software Downloads

When the unit is used with a PC connection, download device drivers, plug-ins, and application software, where applicable, from the Sony Professional products web site.

Sony Professional products web site homepage: U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com Europe, Middle East and Africa

Japan http://www.sonybsc.com Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr China http://pro.sony.com.cn

Although the data regarding recorded materials are stored over multiple files and folders, you can easily handle the clips without considering its data and directory structure, by using the dedicated application software.

Note

If you perform operations, such as copy, on clips on the SxS memory card by using the Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Macintosh), the subsidiary data contained by the clips may not be maintained.

http://www.pro.sony.eu

Media

Type

ExpressCard/34 slot (×2) SD card slot (×1)

Specifications

Optional Accessories

PL mount wide angle zoom lens

SCL-P11X15

PL lens

SCL-P35T20, SCL-P50T20, SCL-P85T20, SCL-PK6 (set of 6 lenses)

LCD color viewfinder

DVF-L350, DVF-L700

OLED color viewfinder

DVF-EL100

Microphone

ECM-680S (EC-0.5X5F3M), ECM-678, ECM-674

Shoulder adaptor

VCT-FSA5

Battery pack

BP-FL75, BP-L80S

AC adaptor

AC-DN2B, AC-DN10

SxS memory card

SxS PRO+ Series SxS PRO Series SxS-1 Series

SD card

SDHC memory card, SD memory card

Portable memory recorder

AXS-R5

AXS memory card

AXS-512S24

SxS memory card USB reader/writer

SBAC-US20

AXS memory card reader

AXS-CR1

Remote control unit

RM-B170, RM-B750

Appendices

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications

Dimensions

65.9 (2 5/8)

53.4 (2 1/8)

44.4 (1

40.9 (1

28.4 (1

15.9 (

/32)

/4)

/8)

119.4 (4 3/4)

115.9 (4

103.4 (4

90.9 (3

78.4 (3 1/8)

Unit: mm (inches)

/8)

/4 in internal thread (body)

/4 in internal thread (handle)

/4 in internal thread (body)

)

57 (2

/8 in internal thread (handle)

)73 (2

)

130.7 (5

112.5 (4 52 (2

)

116.4 (4 5/8)

88.7 (3

/2)

Appendices

68.6 (2 3/4)

/4 in internal thread

38.9 (1

51.4 (2

63.9 (2

/19)

/8)

169.9 (6 3/4)

205.2 (8

/4 in internal thread (body)

/8)50 (2)

/8 in internal thread

76.4 (3 1/8)

88.9 (3 1/2)

101.4 (4)

Specifications

Notes

• Always make a test recording, and verify that it was recorded successfully. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF THIS UNIT OR ITS RECORDING MEDIA, EXTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE.

• Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.

Specifications

Appendices

Index

AC Adaptor 19 AC Power 20 ACCESS lamp 25, 27 All File 55 All Reset 59 Aperture 47 Assignable Button 33, 57 Audio 30, 32 Audio Input 49 Audio Level 32, 49 Audio menu 49 Audio Output 49 AXS memory card 28 AXS Recorder 59 AXS-R5 28

Base Setting 57 Battery Alarm 58 Battery Pack 19 Black 42 Built-in speaker 30

Camera Config 56 Camera menu 41 CAMERA screen 39

Appendices

Clip 31, 35, 61 Clip name 31 Clock 20 Clock Set 58 CMOS Image Sensors 64 Color Bars 45 Color space 24 Color Temp 39 Color temperature 32 Cueing up 30

DC IN Power 20 DC Voltage Alarm 58 Detail 46 Display Clip Properties 36

Display On/Off 53

Electronic Shutter 31 Error Indications 68 ExpressCard slot 61 External Monitor 60 External Synchronization 62

Fan Control 58 File menu 55 Flange focal length 22 Flare 42 Focus Magnifier 33 Format 25, 27, 29 Format Media 55

Gain 32, 43 Gamma 39, 45 Genlock 57, 62 GENLOCK IN connector 62

HDMI OUT connector 60, 66 Headphones connector 30 Hours Meter 59

Image Inversion 45

Knee 46

LCD Monitor 17 Lens 21 Lens File 55 Lens Interface 45

Main recorded signal 23 Maintenance menu 56 Marker 52 Matrix 47 Media Full 26 Media menu 55

Index

Media Near Full 26 MENU button 40 MENU dial 38, 40 MLUT 39 Monitor LUT 50 MPEG2 Proxy 36, 54 Multi Matrix 48

ND Filter 9 Nonlinear editing 61

Offset White 42 OPTION button 35 Output Display 50 Output Format 50 Output Setting 50 Output signal 65

Paint menu 45 Peaking 51

REC button 30 Rec Control 54 Rec Format 57 Recording menu 54

SLOT SELECT button 25 Slow & Quick Motion 33 Slow Shutter 44 Status screen 10, 16 Sub display 15, 38 Sub display setting items 39 Switch/Lamp 58 SxS Device Driver Software 61 SxS Memory Cards 24 System frequency 31 System menu 57 System Setting 57

TC connector 62 TC Display 54 TC/UB menu 54 TEST OUT connector 60, 67 Test Saw 56 Thumbnail menu 35 Thumbnail screen 34 Time and date 20 Time Data 32 Time Zone 20 Timecode 32, 54, 62

USB cable 61 UTC 20

S&Q FPS 39 S&Q Motion 44 SBAC-US20 61 Scene File 55 SD memory card 27 SDHC memory card 27 SDI OUT connector 60, 65 SDI Rec Control 54 SEL/SET dial 38, 40 Sensitivity 32 Sensitivity/Gain 39 Setting value file 27 Setup menu 40, 41 Shooting mode 23 Shutter 39, 44 Simultaneously recording 33 Skin Detail 47

Version 59 VF menu 51 VF Setting 51 Video format 65 Video menu 50 Viewfinder 17, 22

Warning Indications 68 White 41 White balance 32 White Clip 46

Zebra 52

Index

Appendices

Sony PMW-F5, PMW-F55 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Overview

Features

System Configuration

Location and Function of Parts

On-Screen Indications

Sub Display Screen

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Screen

Preparations

Power Supply

Using a Battery Pack

Setting the Clock

Using AC Power (DC IN Power)

Attaching Optional Devices

Attaching a Lens

Attaching a Viewfinder

Setting the Basic Action

Shooting Mode

Main Recorded Signal

Color Space

Using SxS Memory Cards

About SxS Memory Cards

Inserting an SxS Memory Card

Removing an SxS memory card

Switching Between SxS Memory Cards

Formatting an SxS Memory Card

Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording

Restoring an SxS Memory Card

Using an SD card

Usable SD Cards

Inserting an SD Card

Removing an SD memory card

Formatting an SD Memory Card

Checking the Remaining Time

Using an AXS-R5

Attaching the AXS-R5

Removing the AXS-R5

Inserting an AXS Memory Card

Removing an AXS Memory Card

Recording to an AXS Memory Card

Formatting an AXS Memory Card

Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording

Restoring the AXS Memory Card

Recording

Basic Operation Procedure

Changing Basic Settings

System Frequency

Recording Format

Electronic Shutter

Sensitivity/Gain/Color Temperature/White Balance

Audio

Time Data

Useful Functions

Assignable Buttons

Slow & Quick Motion

Simultaneously Recording

Thumbnail Screens

Thumbnail Screens

Configuration of the Screen

Playing Clips

Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequence

Clip Operations

Operations of the Thumbnail Menu

Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip

Copying MPEG2 Proxy Data (PMW-F55 only)

Deleting Clips

Changing Information on the Thumbnail Screen

Settings

Sub Display Operation

Sub Display Setting Items

CAMERA Screen

Setup Menu Operations

Setup Menu List

Camera Menu

Paint Menu

Audio Menu