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Sony PMW-F3K Operating Instructions Manual

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4-276-626-14 (1)
Solid-State Memory
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PMW-F3K
PMW-F3L

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
© 2011 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-276-626-14 (1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-F3K PMW-F3L Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. © 2011 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 apparatus has been exposed to rain or WARNING moisture, does not operate normally, or has To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, been dropped. do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT To avoid electrical shock, do not open the The nameplate is located on the bottom.
  • Page 3 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio). (-) estão no sentido indicado. As pilhas poderão vazar ou explodir se as The manufacturer of this product is Sony polaridades forem invertidas, expostas ao Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, fogo, desmontadas ou recarregadas.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview Features ..................10 Using the Software ..............13 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals ..........13 Parts Identifications ..............14 Camcorder ..............14 IR Remote Commander (Supplied) ......19 Lenses (Supplied with the PMW-F3K) ......19 On-Screen Indications ............20 Indications in E-E Display/Recording Mode ....
  • Page 5 Restoring an SxS Memory Card ........38 Recording Basic Operation Procedure ............ 39 Selecting the Video Format ............ 41 Selectable Formats ............41 Switching between HD and SD ........42 Changing the Format ............ 42 Switching the ND Filters ............43 Using the 5600K CC Filter .............
  • Page 6 Rec Review ................61 Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons ....62 Interval Recording ..............63 Preparatory Settings ............. 64 Performing Interval Recording ........64 Frame Recording ..............65 Preparatory Settings ............. 65 Performing Frame Recording ........65 Picture Cache Recording ............66 Preparatory Settings .............
  • Page 7 Cueing Up ..............92 Adding Shot Marks During Playback (HD Mode) ..92 Clip Operations ............... 93 Clip Operation Menus ..........93 Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus ... 94 Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip ..... 95 Adding/Deleting the OK Mark to/from a Clip (HD Mode Only) ............
  • Page 8 Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data Setup File ................132 Storing the Setup File ..........132 Retrieving the Setup File ..........132 Resetting to the Standard Values ....... 132 Lens Files ................133 Saving a Lens File ............133 Retrieving Lens Files ..........134 Automatic Retrieval of a Lens File ......
  • Page 9 Media Block ............... 159 Inputs/Outputs ............159 Lenses (Supplied with the PMW-F3K) ...... 160 Supplied Accessories ..........160 Optional Accessories ..........160 Index ..................162 Table of Contents...

  • Page 10: Overview

    S-Log gamma and MLUT (Monitor Look Up Table) usable Selectable bit rates The PMW-F3K/F3L can use S-Log(Sony Log) The PMW-F3K/F3L offers a choice of bit rates: gamma and MLUT when the CBK-RGB01 RGB either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 25 Mbps (SP...
  • Page 11 The PMW-F3K/F3L can load planning metadata 23.98P native recording prepared by a computer and shoot with the clip The PMW-F3K/F3L camcorder, a new member names and shot marks specified in the planning of Sony’s legendary CineAlta family, though metadata. compact offers native 23.98P recording capability.
  • Page 12 Control Panel. Sony, XDCAM, XDCAM EX, SxS, i.LINK, Exmor, CineAlta, and Remote Commander are trademarks of Sony Corporation. HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited. Cooke Optics Limited HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia...

  • Page 13: Using The Software

    URL mentioned in “Preparations” above. Note If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony service representative. Using the Software / Reading the CD-ROM Manuals...

  • Page 14: Parts Identifications

    Parts Identifications For functions and usage, see the pages shown in parentheses. Camcorder Upper operation block (page 17) 5 6 0 0 K C C S D I T E R L C D C A C B A T B R IG E A S C A N C...
  • Page 15 Operation block on the handle (page 17) H D M I O U L IN K (H D V /D V ) REC START/ STOP A U D R E M C H -1 IO IN O T E S P A M IC L IN E C H -2...
  • Page 16 Side panel LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM CACHE ASSIGN 5600K CC S&Q ND FILTER AUDIO CH-1 CH-2 LEVEL AUDIO CH-1 CH-2 SELECT AUTO MANUAL MONITOR VOLUME SHUTTER WHITE TC/U-BIT/ DISPLAY/ GAIN BALANCE ZEBRA PEAKING STATUS DURATION BATT INFO ASSIGN 5 PRST 9 10 11 ASSIGN (assignable) 1/2/3 buttons (page...
  • Page 17 Operation block on the handle Rear panel Operation block HD SDI MENU SEL/SET CANCEL BATTERY RELEASE PICTURE PROFILE Protective cover (page 39) ASSIGN 6/7 (assignable 6 and 7) buttons (page 62) REC START/STOP (recording start/stop) button (page 39) SLOT SELECT ON OFF DC IN Upper operation block...
  • Page 18 Do not apply excessive force to the mounted State Memory Camcorder.” accessory. It may damage the screw thread. For the mounting bracket for the Wi-Fi Adapter (Part No. 4-410-322-01), contact your Sony dealer or Sony service representative. REMOTE connector (8-pin) An external remote control device, such as...

  • Page 19: Ir Remote Commander (Supplied)

    IR Remote Commander (Supplied) Lenses (Supplied with the PMW- F3K) The buttons without remarks can be used in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder. PUSH SET SHOTMARK ZOOM THUMBNAIL SUB CLIP PREV PLAY/PAUSE NEXT STOP > FREV FFWD REC PAUSE...

  • Page 20: On-Screen Indications

    On-Screen Indications Indications in E-E Display/Recording Mode Remarks When this unit is in E-E Display /Recording [M]: The indication of the items named with this mode, pressing the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button displays the statuses and settings of this suffix can be independently turned on/off unit on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.
  • Page 21 Zoom position indication [M] (page 52) Synchronized recording indication (page 118) Displayed when “HD SDI Remote I/F” or “Synchro Rec” is selected with “SDI Rec Control” of the VIDEO SET menu. S-Log LUT indication (page 118) Electric color compensation filter indication [M] (page 43) ND filter indication [M] (page 43) TLCS mode indication [M] (page 113)

  • Page 22: Preparations

    If you connect an AC power source, it has a priority even if a battery pack is mounted. Battery pack For safety, use only the Sony battery pack and AC adaptor listed below: • BP-U60 Lithium-ion Battery Pack • AC-DN10 AC Adaptor...

  • Page 23: Using Ac Power (Dc In Power)

    charge level and usage time remaining are displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. BATTERY I NFO 100% 120min STBY S&Q REC A: 25min Remaining Ti me : 20m i n B: 50min Icon Remaining 100% to 91% 90% to 71% 70% to 51% 50% to 31% 30% to 11%...

  • Page 24: Turning Power On

    For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the AC-DN10. Setting the Area of Use and the Clock When recording or playback is in progress on power from the DC IN connector, the input voltage is displayed on the LCD monitor/ When you turn the camcorder on for the first time viewfinder screen.
  • Page 25 Turn the jog dial to select the desired For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 108. area of use. Notes Setting Area of use • If the clock setting is cleared because of NTSC Area NTSC area (for areas other exhaustion of the backup battery while no than Japan) operation power was being supplied (no battery...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor And Viewfinder

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

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    After the adjustment, press the jog dial Adjusting the color, contrast, and or the CANCEL button to turn off the brightness level bar. Using the menu Adjusting the Viewfinder The color, contrast, and brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted with the LCD/VF SET menu.
  • Page 28 Adjust the brightness by turning the jog Adjusting the backlight dial vertically. The brightness of the backlight for the viewfinder Turning the dial upwards makes the can be switched between High and Low. brightness brighter, and downwards makes it Select “VF” from the LCD/VF SET menu and set darker.

  • Page 29: Attaching A Lens

    1.30 or higher) lens in place. For other lenses usable with the PMW-F3K/F3L, ask a Sony service representative. While holding the lens, turn the lens For information on handling optional lenses, refer to mount frame clockwise to secure the the operation guide of the lenses.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Flange Focal Length

    The lenses supplied with the PMW-F3K are aberration correction lenses. Contact a Sony service representative for Automatic adjustment of flange focal information about other aberration correction lenses.

  • Page 31: Using Lens Files

    If you press the CANCEL button during Set the power switch to ON. adjustment Set the IRIS switch of the lens to AUTO. Automatic adjustment of the flange focal length is aborted and the condition before starting the Place a high-contrast subject, such as a adjustment is resumed.

  • Page 32: Attaching The Microphone

    Cable clamp Attaching the Microphone Two channels (CH-1/CH-2) of audio can be recorded (Linear PCM recording) in synchronization with video recording. Using the Supplied Microphone Attach the microphone as follows: Loosen the screw of the microphone holder and open the cover. Connect the white plug of the supplied microphone to the CH-1 connector of the camcorder and the red plug to the CH-2...

  • Page 33: Using External Inputs Or Optional Microphones

    CH-1 to MIC+48V and that for CH-2 to MIC. Using the IR Remote Sony-made microphones which support both Commander stereo and monaural modes • Microphone supplied with this camcorder • ECM-680S Before use Before you use the supplied IR Remote...
  • Page 34 Note WARNING To avoid malfunctions, the remote control • Battery may explode if mistreated. function is automatically deactivated when the Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in camcorder is turned off. Activate the function fire. each time when required after you turn the •...

  • Page 35: Handling Sxs Memory Cards

    • SxS memory cards to be used with this standard. camcorder must be formatted using the format • SxS, SxS PRO and SxS-1 are trademarks of Sony function of this camcorder. If a card is formatted Corporation. using other device, it is regarded as of a •...

  • Page 36: Inserting/Removing An Sxs Memory Card

    Insert the SxS memory card into the Write-protect switch slot. M E N S E L /S C A N P IC T U R Note Do not operate the write-protect switch of an SxS memory card while it is set in the camcorder. Temporarily remove the card from the camcorder D C I before changing the switch setting.

  • Page 37: Switching Between Sxs Memory Cards

    Press the eject button again to remove Note on formatting the card. Any SxS memory card formatted with a device other than this camcorder cannot be used with the M E N S E L /S camcorder. C A N P IC T U R To execute formatting Using “Format Media”...

  • Page 38: Restoring An Sxs Memory Card

    When restoration is completed, the completion message is displayed for three seconds. 120min STBY STBY A: 25min If restoration fails B: 50min • A write-protected SxS memory card or one on which an error occurred cannot be restored. For The available time for recording with the current such a card, a warning message is displayed.

  • Page 39: Recording

    Recording Basic Operation Procedure Basic recording can be performed with the To stop recording, press the REC following procedures: START/STOP button again. (If you are using the IR Remote Commander, press Preparations the REC PAUSE button simultaneously with the unmarked button.) Recording stops and the camcorder enters Mount a fully charged battery pack.
  • Page 40 See“Deleting Clips Collectively” on page 80. Note If copying is done using Explorer (Windows) To specify a clip to be deleted, use the thumbnail or Finder (MAC), the continuity and screen. relationships of recorded materials may not be See“Deleting Clips” on page 97. maintained.

  • Page 41: Selecting The Video Format

    Format Indication on this Selecting the Video camcorder HQ 1920 × 1080 HQ 1920/23.98P Format 23.98 Progressive HQ 1440 × 1080 HQ 1440/23.98P 23.98 Progressive You can select various video formats for SP 1440 × 1080 SP 1440/23.98P recording/playback using “System” of the 23.98 Progressive HQ 1280 ×...

  • Page 42: Switching Between Hd And Sd

    With “PAL Area” selected For the menu items “Format” of “System” of the OTHERS menu and “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Format Indication on this Select” of the VIDEO SET menu the settings for camcorder HD mode and those for SD mode are 720 ×...

  • Page 43: Switching The Nd Filters

    Switching the ND Filters Using the 5600K CC Filter ND filters are available for keeping the aperture When you press the 5600K CC button, the in a proper range. indicator lights and the 5600K CC (electric color Set the ND FILTER switch according to the compensation) filter is activated.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The White Balance

    To the B position of the WHITE BALANCE switch, ATW mode is assigned at the factory. The Adjusting the White setting can be changed with “White Switch <B>” Balance (page 113) of the CAMERA SET menu to select Memory B mode. The white balance must be adjusted to suit to the color temperature of the light source.
  • Page 45 If the error message continues to be displayed Place a white subject under the same after several attempts, consult your Sony service lighting condition and shoot it so that a representative. white area is obtained on the screen.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Black Balance

    Adjusting the Black Displaying the Markers Balance and Zebra Patterns With this camcorder, you can adjust the black During recording, various markers and zebra balance using the menu. patterns can be inserted into the image on the Use the CAMERA SET menu for the adjustment. LCD monitor/viewfinder screen.

  • Page 47: Displaying The Zebra Patterns

    Example: 95% Displaying the guide frame lines 120min STBY TCG 00:00:00:00 Set “Guide Frame” to “On” to insert the guide frame lines into the screen area. 120min STBY TCG 00:00:00:00 When the aspect marker is on, the safety zone marker shows the effective area within the aspect marker.

  • Page 48: Setting The Gain

    Turning the zebra-pattern indication on/ Setting the Gain Pressing the ZEBRA button turns the zebra- pattern indication on/off. You can set the gain of the video amplifier according to the brightness of the subject. Select the setting mode required by the shooting conditions.

  • Page 49: Recording In Agc Mode

    L: 0 dB M: 6 dB Setting the Electronic H: 12 dB Shutter These values can be changed in the range of –3 dB to +18 dB, using the CAMERA SET menu. To change The electronic shutter of the camcorder permits Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to you to change the shutter speed (the accumulation Menu mode, display the CAMERA SET menu...

  • Page 50: Shooting In Slow Shutter Mode

    Note Frame rate Shutter speed (sec.) When Auto Shutter mode is On, the fixed shutter cannot be selected. 1000 2000 29.97P 1000 2000 Angle (standard angle) mode Set “Mode” to “Angle,” and specify the shutter angle with “Shutter Angle.” You can select from among 11.25º, 22.5º, 45º, 72º, 86.4º, 90º, 144º, 150º, 172.8º, 180º, and 216.0º.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Iris

    Notes Adjusting the Iris • Slow Shutter cannot be used when the video format is SP 1440/23.98P, the camcorder is in Slow & Quick Motion mode, or “Auto Shutter” is “On.” • When a format of the interlace system is Adjust the iris opening using the iris ring of the selected, the Slow Shutter On/Off setting lens according to the brightness of the subject.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Zoom

    Adjusting the Zoom Adjusting the Focus When using a zoom lens, rotate the zoom ring of Rotate the focus ring of the lens for the best focus the lens to adjust the zoom. while observing the picture on the LCD monitor/ viewfinder screen.

  • Page 53: Reducing Flickers

    The emphasis level and color of the contours can be set with “Peaking” (page 119) of the LCD/VF Reducing Flickers SET menu. To reduce flickers, try either of the following two methods: Setting the shutter speed according to the power-supply frequency Activate the electronic shutter (page 49) and set the shutter speed according to the power supply frequency.

  • Page 54: Setting The Time Data

    The recommended “Mode” settings are shown below. Setting the Time Data Flicker Environments Reduce/ Under lighting Under lighting Mode that may cause that does not flicker cause flicker Time data, such as the timecodes, user bits, and Auto Recommended Acceptable the clock time, are recorded with pictures.

  • Page 55: Setting The Timecode

    mode selected with the TC/UB SET menu is Restrictions on the timecode restored. The timecode setting is restricted by the current video format. Setting the Timecode Video formats Frame TC Format setting Specify the timecode to be recorded with HQ 1920/59.94i 00 to 29 DF/NDF switchable “Timecode”...

  • Page 56: Setting The User Bits

    for 1920/23.98P in, there may be a field that has dual Display Contents timecodes on the display. TCG **:**:**:** Tmecode With DF, the frame digits can be set as desired in the CLK **:**:**:** Timecode (Clock mode) range of 00 to 29. UBG ** ** ** ** User bits With NDF, the frame at the beginning of recording is limited to 00, 05, 10, 15, 20, or 25.

  • Page 57: Recording Audio Signals

    Low: For music recording or recording in an event where high sound pressure may be Recording Audio Signals generated To adjust the levels manually Set the AUDIO SELECT switches CH-1 and CH- Two channels (CH-1/CH-2) of audio can be 2 to MANUAL and adjust the audio recording recorded (Linear PCM recording) in levels by turning the AUDIO LEVEL controls.

  • Page 58: Monitoring The Audio

    Monitoring the Audio Outputting the Color You can monitor the sounds being recorded with Bars and Reference the headphones connected to the headphone Tone connector (stereo mini jack). Headphone connector The camcorder can output a color-bar signal in place of the camera picture. A 1-kHz reference tone is output with the color bar signal if “1kHz Tone”...

  • Page 59: Recording Shot Marks

    Notes Recording Shot Marks • When recording of the camera image is in progress, it cannot be switched to the color-bar picture even if you press the BARS/CAM button. (You can switch the color-bar picture to the camera picture.) When you record shot marks for important scenes •...

  • Page 60: Adding The Ok Mark

    To add or delete the OK mark to or from clips before the last one Adding the OK Mark Use the Clip Operation menu on the thumbnail screen. See “Adding/Deleting the OK Mark to/from a Clip (HD Mode Only)” on page 96. By adding the OK mark to a clip recorded in HD mode, you can prevent the clip from being deleted or divided inadvertently.

  • Page 61: Rec Review

    If the clip was recorded in SD mode and segmented into multiple files because the file Rec Review size exceeded 2GB, only the last file is played. • During Rec Review playback, the playback control buttons other than the STOP button are disabled.

  • Page 62: Changing Functions Of The Assignable Buttons

    ASSIGN 2 button (BRT DISP) Brightness-level indication on/off Changing Functions of ASSIGN 3 button (HISTOGRAM) the Assignable Buttons Histogram indication on/off ASSIGN 4 and ASSIGN 5 buttons Recording start/stop The camcorder has four assignable buttons to which you can assign various functions for ASSIGN 6 , ASSIGN 7 , and ASSIGN 8 buttons...

  • Page 63: Interval Recording

    Cache Recording, or Slow & Quick Motion. Valid in HD mode only When you set Interval Recording to “On,” Valid for the main unit only when the same Sony Frame Recording, Picture Cache Recording and power zoom lens is mounted on both the main Slow &...

  • Page 64: Preparatory Settings

    The flashing “Interval Rec” on the screen is now Preparatory Settings steadily lit. Notes Before starting Interval Recording, make the necessary settings on the CAMERA SET menu in • You cannot change the “Interval Time” and advance. “Number of Frames” settings while Interval Recording is in progress.

  • Page 65: Frame Recording

    Set “Setting” to “On.” Frame Recording The camcorder enters Frame Recording mode. When the special recording mode indication on the screen is active, “Frame Rec” flashes on the screen. The Frame Recording function is especially effective for clay animation recording. Select the “Number of Frames”...

  • Page 66: Picture Cache Recording

    • Some extra frames may be recorded if you stop recording or switch the card slot while Picture Cache Recording recording is paused in Frame Rec mode. Stopping Frame Recording Set “Setting” of “Frame Rec” of the When the Picture Cache function is active, the CAMERA SET menu to “Off.”...

  • Page 67: Performing Picture Cache Recording

    The Picture Cache Recording is enabled and Recording begins, and stored video in the cache the CACHE REC lamp lights. memory is written first to the SxS memory card. The on-screen “ CACHE” indication changes to CACHE REC lamp “ REC.”...

  • Page 68: Slow & Quick Motion Recording

    Preparatory Settings Slow & Quick Motion Before starting Slow & Quick Motion recording, Recording make the necessary settings with the CAMERA SET menu in advance. When the camcorder is in HD mode and one of For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu the following video formats is selected (page 41), Operations”...

  • Page 69: Recording In Slow & Quick Motion Mode

    Stopping recording Press the REC START/STOP button on the handle or the grip. Slow & Quick Motion recording stops. Note When recording at a low-speed frame rate, it may take time until recording stops after you press the REC START/STOP button. Canceling Slow &...

  • Page 70: Freeze Mix: Image Alignment

    • The Freeze Mix function cannot be used if the recording video format is SP 1440/23.98P. Freeze Mix: Image • If the recorded picture and the current camera Alignment picture differ in video format, the Freeze Mix display cannot be achieved. •...

  • Page 71: Picture Profiles

    Registering the Customized Picture Profiles Settings as a Picture Profile PICTURE PROFILE button You can customize the picture quality, depending SEL/SET CANCEL on the conditions or circumstances of recording, and store them as a picture profile, enabling the PICTURE PROFILE picture quality to be resumed just by your selecting the picture profile.

  • Page 72: Selecting A Picture Profile

    When the settings are completed, press Copying the Settings of a Picture the PICTURE PROFILE button to exit Profile the menu. You can copy the settings of a selected picture Selecting a Picture Profile profile to another picture profile. Select the source picture profile as Selecting a Picture Profile using the mentioned in “Selecting a Picture P.PROFILE menu...

  • Page 73: Storing A Picture Profile On An Sxs Memory Card

    Note Storing a Picture Profile on an SxS After you start writing, do not remove the SxS Memory Card memory card until the completion message is displayed. A picture profile can be sent to and stored on an SxS memory card as a file (filename: Loading a Picture Profile PPDATA.SUF).

  • Page 74: Picture Profile Items

    Picture Profile Items The values when “Off” is selected at “SEL” of the P.PROFILE menu are shown in bold face (example: Standard P. PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Profile Name Profile name Set the profile name in 8 characters at maximum. You can use upper- and lowercase alphabetics, Changing the picture profile numerics 0 to 9, - (hyphen), _ (underscore) and...
  • Page 75 P. PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents White Offset White Set to “On” to shift the conversion value for auto On / Off white balance in Memory A or B mode and that for Setting the white balance auto tracing white in ATW mode to a lower color offset and the color temperature or a higher color temperature.
  • Page 76 P. PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents SD Detail Setting Set to “On” to apply the details to the video signal. On / Off Adjusting the details to be applied to the picture in SD Level Adjust the detail level. mode –99 to +99 (±0) Frequency...
  • Page 77 P. PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Skin Tone Detail Setting Set to “On” to enable the detail level adjustment for On / Off specific color-phase areas. Adjusting the details to be The detail level is uniform over the entire picture applied to the areas of a with the Off setting.
  • Page 78 P. PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Knee Setting Set to “On” to compress the high-luminance area of On / Off the picture. Adjusting the knee level Note Knee is fixed and cannot be changed in the following cases: •...
  • Page 79 P. PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Black Gamma –99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the level of black gamma function that emphasizes only the dark areas of the picture to Adjusting the black gamma clear the tones or on the contrary de-emphasizes it level to reduce noise.

  • Page 80: Deleting Clips

    For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 108. Deleting Clips Deleting Clips Collectively Using the Setup menu, you can delete the In E-E Display mode, the Last Clip DEL function recorded clips collectively from the SxS memory for deleting the last recorded clip and the All card in the selected card slot.

  • Page 81: Operating Planning Metadata

    Planning metadata is information about shooting • Load a file (.xml) stored under the directory of and recording plans, recorded in an XML file. “BPAV/General/Sony/Planning” on an SxS You can shoot using clip names and shot mark memory card. names defined in advance in a planning metadata •...

  • Page 82: Defining A Clip Name In Planning Metadata

    Select “Execute.” a) Material group: A group of clips recorded using the same planning metadata. Loading of the selected planning metadata file begins. Use the jog dial to scroll the display. To display the file name, assignment ID or clip When loading ends, the completion message is name on the full screen displayed for three seconds.
  • Page 83 UTF-8 format string is used as the clip name. You can use the Sony Planning Metadata Add-in If only either ASCII-format name or UTF-8 application software supplied with the CBK-WA01 format name is specified in planning metadata, Wi-Fi Adapter to define clip names.

  • Page 84: Defining Shot Mark Names In Planning Metadata

    Note You can use the Sony Planning Metadata Add-in If a name string contains even one non-ASCII application software supplied with the CBK-WA01 character, the maximum length of that string is Wi-Fi Adapter to define essence mark names.
  • Page 85 Select “Execute.” Copying begins. All the planning metadata files stored in the General folder on the SxS memory card are copied. When copying ends, the completion message is displayed for three seconds. Operating Planning Metadata...

  • Page 86: Playback

    Playback Thumbnail Screens To return to the camera image When you press the THUMBNAIL button, the clips recorded on the SxS memory card are Press the STOP button to exit the thumbnail displayed as thumbnails on the screen. (If no clips screen, returning to the E-E picture (or external are recorded on the card, a no-clip message is input picture).

  • Page 87: Configuration Of The Thumbnail Screen

    Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen HD mode The icon of the current SxS memory card is highlighted, shading the nonselected one. (If the card is write-protected, a lock icon is displayed to the left.) Current clip No./ Total number of clips 120min 0011 / 0300 Cursor...
  • Page 88 SD mode The icon of the current SxS memory card is highlighted, shading the nonselected one. (If the card is write-protected, a lock icon is displayed to the left.) Current clip No./ Total number of clips 120min 0011 / 0300 Cursor (yellow) 01/JAN 10 : 53...

  • Page 89: Changing The Type Of Thumbnail Screen

    Switching the SxS memory cards Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen When two memory cards are loaded, press the SLOT SELECT button to switch memory cards. The type of thumbnail screen can be changed by Note pressing the THUMBNAIL button repeatedly. You cannot switch memory cards during In HD mode playback.

  • Page 90: Playing Back Clips

    Playing Back the Selected and Playing Back Clips Subsequent Clips in Sequence Operating the jog dial, move the cursor to the thumbnail image of the clip with For playback operations, use the following which you wish to start playback. playback control buttons. To move the cursor vertically, hold the PICTURE PROFILE button and press the jog F FWD button...

  • Page 91: Monitoring Audio

    Monitoring Audio In normal playback mode, you can monitor the 120min PLAY TCR 00:00:00:00 0011/03 00 recorded audio signals through the built-in speaker or connected headphones. Built-in speaker Battery remaining/DC IN voltage Playback mode SxS memory card in use mark appears if the memory card is write- protected.

  • Page 92: Cueing Up

    Each time you press the button, the playback Notes speed switches between 4 times, 15 times and 24 • No shot mark can be added if the memory card times normal speed. is write-protected. To return to normal playback • No shot mark can be added to the first or last Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

  • Page 93: Clip Operations

    Clip Operations In Thumbnail Screen mode, you can operate the The corresponding Clip Operation menu pops up clips or confirm and change the subsidiary data on the screens as shown below. for clips using the Clip Operation menus. Clip Operation Menus Thumbnail screen (page 94) EXPAND CLIP screen (page 99) CANCEL...

  • Page 94: Basic Operations Of The Clip Operation Menus

    Item Function Basic Operations of the Clip SHOT To display thumbnails only of the Operation Menus frames with shot mark 2 recorded MARK2 (page 99) EXPAND CLIP To display the EXPAND CLIP Displaying a Clip Operation menu screen (page 98) for the clip Press the jog dial.

  • Page 95: Displaying The Detailed Information Of A Clip

    Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip When you select “DISP CLIP INFO” from a Clip Operation menu, the CLIP INFO screen appears. HD Mode 120min CLI P I NFO 0011 / 0300 JPAN0011 ( 1 ) 01 / JAN / 2011 10 : 53 HQ 1920 / 23 .9 8 P S&Q Mot i on 29 / 24f p s TCR 00 : 05 : 00 : 02...

  • Page 96: Adding/Deleting The Ok Mark To/From A Clip (Hd Mode Only)

    For a clip recorded in S&Q Motion mode, Copying Clips [recording frame rate/playback frame rate] fps is displayed to the right. You can copy clips on an SxS memory card to Timecode of the displayed frame another SxS memory card. Timecode at the recording starting point Each clip is copied with the same name to the destination SxS memory card.

  • Page 97: Deleting Clips

    To cancel copying in progress To copy, select “Execute” then press the Press the CANCEL button. jog dial. Copying is canceled, and the OTHERS menu Copying begins. screen is restored. An execution message and an in-progress bar are When copying is completed displayed during copying.

  • Page 98: Displaying The Expand Clip Screen

    This helps you to quickly cue up to a desired Deleting clips collectively scene in a clip of long duration. By using the Setup menu, you can delete clips You can display the EXPAND CLIP screen by from an SxS memory card collectively. selecting the clip on the thumbnail screen.

  • Page 99: Displaying The Shot Mark Screen (Hd Mode Only)

    in the priority order of index frame, shot mark 1, Item Function and shot mark 2. SET INDEX PIC To specify the selected frame for Timecode indication the index frame of the clip (page 100) The timecode of the frame at the cursor is SHOT MARK1 To add shot mark 1 to the selected displayed.

  • Page 100: Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (Hd Mode Only)

    SHOT MARK screen example Adding a shot mark on the EXPAND CLIP screen 120min SHOT MARK 0031 / 0031 Select the frame to which you wish to add a shot mark on the EXPAND CLIP 01 : 10 : 20 : 00 01 : 10 : 30 : 00 01 : 10 : 40 : 00 01 : 10 : 50 : 00...

  • Page 101: Dividing A Clip (Hd Mode Only)

    Select “SET INDEX PIC” from the Clip Operation menu. The information screen of the selected frame appears and a confirmation message is displayed below the image. Select “Execute.” Note Even if you specify a frame other than the top frame for the index frame, playback always begins from the top frame when you start it from the thumbnail screen.

  • Page 102: Status Displays

    Status Displays Showing the Status Screens This camcorder provides status screens of five Switching the status screens kinds, permitting you to check the various settings and statuses of this unit. Operating the jog dial switches the screens in The status screens can also be displayed on an sequence.

  • Page 103: Camera Status Screen

    Zebra: Zebra status CAMERA Status Screen Display Contents This indication becomes “On” if you turn zebra on with the ZEBRA button when “1” or “Both” is selected for “Zebra Select” of the LCD/VF SET menu. The setting value The settings and statuses related to image of “Zebra1 Level”...

  • Page 104: Audio Status Screen

    Headphones: Headphone output AUDIO Status Screen The output audio channel(s) for the headphones is(are) displayed. The “Monitor CH” setting of the AUDIO SET menu is valid as-is. Speaker: Speaker output Information regarding audio signals is displayed. The output audio channel(s) for the built-in speaker is(are) displayed.

  • Page 105: Video Status Screen

    Display Contents VIDEO Status Screen SD HDMI P & HDV To output SD HDMI Progressive signals from the HDMI OUT connector and HDV streams from the i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector The information regarding video signals is SD HDMI i & HDV To output SD HDMI interlace displayed.

  • Page 106: Button/Remote Status Screen

    BUTTON/REMOTE Status BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen Screen The functions assigned to the assignable buttons The information on the battery pack and SxS and the status of the IR Remote Commander are memory cards is displayed. displayed. BATTERY/ MED I A 5 / 5 Ba t t er y Charge Count 55 BUTTON / REMOTE...

  • Page 107: Menu Configuration And Detailed Settings

    Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Overview of the Setup Menus This camcorder permits you to make various Setup Menu Layers settings for recording and playback with Setup menus on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. The Setup menus can also be displayed on an MENU external monitor.

  • Page 108: Basic Menu Operations

    LCD/VF SET Basic Menu Operations Peaking Marker Zebra Display On/Off This section covers basic operations for setting the Setup menu items. TC/UB SET Timecode Users Bit Menu controls TC Format LENS FILE Information CANCEL button Operation Jog dial Setting MENU button Auto FB Adjust OTHERS All Reset...
  • Page 109 the S&Q dial while holding the CANCEL button • When “Menu Scroll” of the OTHERS again. menu is set to “Loop,” the cursor jumps to the top after it reaches the bottom in Displaying the Setup menu downward scrolling (or vice versa in upward scrolling).
  • Page 110 temporarily disappears, and a confirmation Example message is displayed. Following the instructions CAMERA SET of message, specify whether to execute or cancel. Au t o Bl a ck Ba l . Entering a character string Gain Setup Shu t t e r When you select an item for which a character Slow Shut t e r Multi...

  • Page 111: Setup Menu List

    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: Speed Note The items and setting values that cannot be selected at the time depending on the version of the camcorder, the input or output statuses and the setting status of other menu items, are shaded.
  • Page 112 CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Flicker Reduce Mode Set the operation of the Flicker-Reduction function. Auto / On / Off On: To always activate it Setting Flicker Auto: To automatically activate it when flicker is detected. Compensation Off: To not activate it Frequency...
  • Page 113 CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Rec Review 3 sec / 10 sec / Clip Set the time to play the last recorded clip using the Rec- Review function. Setting the 3 sec: Last 3 seconds playback time for 10 sec: Last 10 seconds Rec-Review Clip: Entire duration of the clip...
  • Page 114 CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Horizontal Inv. On / Off Set to “On” to horizontally invert the image. Setting the image inversion function Lens IF Type C / Type A / Off Select the appropriate lens interface in advance before attaching a lens.

  • Page 115: Audio Set Menu

    AUDIO SET Menu AUDIO SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Audio Input TRIM CH-1 Finely adjust the sensitivity of channel 1 of microphone input –20 dBu to –65 dBu (–41 dBu) in steps of 3 dB in Manual audio adjustment mode. Setting for audio inputs TRIM CH-2...

  • Page 116: Video Set Menu

    VIDEO SET Menu VIDEO SET Menu items Setting values Contents Input Source Camera / i.LINK Select video and audio signal for the input source. Camera: Camera image Select i.LINK: HDV/DVCAM input via the i.LINK(HDV/DV) Setting the input connector source Note DVCAM input is for display only and cannot be recorded.
  • Page 117 VIDEO SET Menu items Setting values Contents SDI/HDMI Out On / Off Set whether to add the same menus and status indications as those on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen to the output Display signals from the SDI OUT and HDMI OUT connectors. Setting the character Note...

  • Page 118: Lcd/Vf Set Menu

    VIDEO SET Menu items Setting values Contents S-Log LUT Off / Select the MLUT (Monitor Look Up Table) to be applied to P1: 709 (800%) / the video signals with S-Log except for the signals of Dual- Select P2: HG8009G40 / Link output (signals recorded on the camcorder, and signals Setting the MLUT P3: HG8009G33 /...
  • Page 119 LCD/VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Backlight Select the brightness of the viewfinder backlight. High / Low Setting the viewfinder Mode Select the display mode of the viewfinder in E-E Display/ Color / B&W Recording mode. Color: Color mode B&W: Monochrome mode Contrast Adjust the contrast of pictures on the viewfinder screen.
  • Page 120 LCD/VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Display On/Off Video Level Warnings Turn the warning indication to be displayed when the picture On / Off is too bright or too dark on/off. Selecting the items to be displayed on Brightness Display Turn the numeric indication to show the picture brightness on/ the LCD monitor/...

  • Page 121: Tc/Ub Set Menu

    LCD/VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Display On/Off S-Log LUT Select Turn the S-Log MLUT indication on/off. On / Off 3D-Link Mode Turn the 3D-Link operation mode indication on/off when 3D- On / Off Link is enabled. SDI Rec Control Turn the synchronized recording indication (Rec2 indication) On / Off...

  • Page 122: Lens File Menu

    LENS FILE Menu LENS FILE Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Information Lens Name The model name of the lens is displayed. Displaying the Manufacturer The manufacturer of the lens is displayed. information for the Serial Number The serial number of the lens is displayed. attached lens Version The version of the lens is displayed.
  • Page 123 LENS FILE Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Setting Reset Setting Select “Execute” to clear the lens compensation data to the Execute/Cancel factory-set values. Performing adjustments for a Flare R Set an R flare level in the lens file. lens file –99 to +99 (±0) Flare G...

  • Page 124: Others Menu

    OTHERS Menu OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents All Reset Execute/Cancel Select “Execute” to reset the camcorder to the factory status. Resetting to the factory status Camera Data Store Select “Execute” to store the setting values in an SxS memory Execute/Cancel card.
  • Page 125 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Language English / Chinese / Japanese English: To display in English Chinese: To display in Chinese Selecting the Japanese: To display in Japanese language for menus and Note messages “Japanese” is effective only on messages for warning and caution.
  • Page 126 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Hours Meter Hours (Sys) The non-resettable accumulated time of use is displayed. Displaying the Hours (Reset) The resettable accumulated time of use is displayed. hours meter Reset Select “Execute” to reset the Hours (Reset) value to 0. Execute/Cancel IR Remote On / Off...
  • Page 127 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents System Country Select the area of use and setup ON/OFF. NTSC Area / NTSC(J) Area / NTSC Area: Setup ON PAL Area NTSC(J) Area: Setup OFF PAL Area: Setup OFF HD/SD Switch between HD mode and SD mode for recording/ HD / SD playback.
  • Page 128 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Clip Auto Naming Select the method to specify clip names. Title / Plan Title: To specify as desired by “Title Prefix” Setting for clip Plan: To use a name specified in planning metadata (if no name or deletion name is specified in planning metadata, the name specified by “Title Prefix”...
  • Page 129 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Copy All Clips To copy all clips on an SxS memory card to the other. (Select “Execute” on the confirmation screen to begin.) Setting for collective copy of General Files To copy all files in the General folder on an SxS memory card clips and/or to the other.
  • Page 130 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Wi-Fi Scan Networks Scan the available network connections when “Wi-Fi” is set Execute / Cancel to “Enable.” Setting for Wi-Fi connection SSID (Network connection name Reset the network connection name to the default settings. display) Note Reset...
  • Page 131 OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents InstallOption Execute / Cancel Install options. If you select “InstallOption,” the password entry screen is Installing options displayed. Enter a 4-digit number and press the jog dial. A confirmation screen appears. Select “Execute” to begin installation.

  • Page 132: Setup File

    Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data Setup File You can store all the menu settings (including Notes picture profiles) as a setup file on an SxS memory • If a setup file already exists on the memory card card. you specified in Step , a message to confirm By retrieving the stored setup file, the proper whether to overwrite the file is displayed.

  • Page 133: Lens Files

    viewfinder screen. If the icon of the other slot is displayed, press the SLOT SELECT button to Lens Files switch. Adjust the white balance. Press the MENU button to set the This camcorder can save the setting data used to camcorder to Menu mode and select the compensate for lens characteristics, such as flare, LENS FILE menu with...

  • Page 134: Retrieving Lens Files

    Select the file number under which you To use the Lens Auto Recall function, set “Auto Recall” under “Operation” of the LENS FILE wish to save the data then press the jog menu to one of the following: dial. On (Lens Name): Load the lens file that A confirmation message appears.

  • Page 135: Connecting External Monitors And Recording Device

    Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors and Recording Device To display the menus and status information on To display recording/playback pictures on an the connected monitor external monitor, select the output signal and use an appropriate cable for the monitor to be Set “SDI/HDMI Out Display”...
  • Page 136 HD SDI A/B (Dual-Link) connectors (BNC i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (IEEE1394, type) 4-pin) Dual-link output from the HD SDI A/B Input/output of an HDV or DVCAM stream can be enabled by changing the “SDI/HDMI/i.LINK connectors can be enabled by setting “Dual-Link I/O Select”...

  • Page 137: Operating Clips With A Computer

    For information on installation of the driver, refer to the ReadMe on the supplied CD-ROM. For support information for the driver, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ Notes • When connecting the USB cable to the to the computer, be careful to check the form and ExpressCard direction of the USB connector.
  • Page 138 Removing an SxS memory card Connect USB Now? Execute Windows Cancel Click on the icon of “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task bar of the computer. Note This message will not be displayed while Select “Safely remove SxS Memory Card - another confirmation message or in-progress Drive(X:)”...

  • Page 139: Connecting An External Device (I.link Connection)

    Store the clips to be edited on the HDD of your computer in advance, using the dedicated Connecting an External application software (supplied). Device (i.LINK Some editing software may not operate properly. Be sure to confirm before use that it conforms to Connection) the recording formats used with this camcorder.

  • Page 140: Nonlinear Editing

    camcorder is output as an HDV or DVCAM device before it enters synchronization even if stream via the i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector. It “Trigger Mode” is set to “Both.” can be recorded on a connected HDV or DVCAM • While you can record shot marks on the recorder in synchronization with your recording memory card during recording, they are not start/stop operation on this camcorder.

  • Page 141: About I.link

    IEEE 1394 proposed by not function. • An error is generated in the following cases. In Sony, is a trademark supported by many such a case, cancel Recording mode by pressing companies worldwide. the REC START/STOP button on the handle.

  • Page 142: External Synchronization

    480/59.94i HQ 1920/29.97P HQ 1920/23.98P About the required i.LINK cable (23.98P Output: 59.94i(2-3 Pull Down)) Use the Sony 6-pin-to-4-pin or 4-pin-to-4-pin HQ 1920/23.98P 1080/23.98PsF i.LINK cable (for HDV dubbing) to connect the (23.98P Output: 480/59.94i i.LINK devices.
  • Page 143 PAL Area Video format Valid reference signal HQ 1920/50i 1080/50i 576/50i HQ 1920/25P HQ 1440/50i HQ 1440/25P SP 1440/50i TC IN HQ 1280/50P 1080/50i 720/50P HQ 1280/25P 576/50i DVCAM50i SQ/EC 1080/50i 576/50i DVCAM25P SQ/EC GENLOCK IN 75-ohm The phase adjustment for the reference signal can coaxial cables also be made with “Genlock”...
  • Page 144 To release the external timecode synchronization Change the “Timecode” setting of the TC/UB SET menu or turn off the camcorder. External synchronization is also released when you start recording in a special recording mode (Slow & Quick Motion, Frame Rec, or Interval Rec).

  • Page 145: Important Notes On Operation

    In such a case, stop using it and contact your dealer or a Sony service representative. Do not cover the unit while operating Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can cause excessive internal heat build-up.
  • Page 146 • In direct sunlight or close to heaters for • when operating in Slow-Shutter mode extended periods Aliasing To prevent electromagnetic interference from When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they portable communications devices may appear jagged or flicker. The use of portable telephones and other Flicker communications devices near this unit can result...

  • Page 147: Backup Battery

    Notes on data compatibility with other Backup Battery XDCAM EX-series products • When you use other PMW-series products to play materials recorded on the PMW-F3K/F3L, any media in which clips of formats not This camcorder uses a backup battery to retain supported by those products have been recorded various setting data.
  • Page 148 Open the cover of the backup battery holder on the bottom by loosening the screw, and remove the battery. 0 2 5 C R 2 Insert a new backup battery (CR2032) with the + symbol on the battery facing outside. 0 2 5 C R 2 Attach the cover in the original position.

  • Page 149: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Operating Power Symptoms Cause Remedy The camcorder does not No battery pack is mounted and no Mount a battery pack (page 22) or connect an AC power on when you set power is supplied to the DC IN power using the AC-DN10 (page 23) . the power switch to ON.

  • Page 150: External Devices

    External Devices Symptoms Cause Remedy The equipment connected “Input Source Select” of the VIDEO Set it to “i.LINK.” to the camcorder via an SET menu is set to “Camera.” i.LINK connection does It sometimes takes time for the Wait for about 15 seconds. If the connected not react as expected, for connected equipment to recognize equipment still does not react, do the following:...

  • Page 151: Error/Warning Indications

    Turn off the power and check that the connected devices, cables, and media are in proper condition. If the error persists when you reapply power, consult Sony service personnel. (If power cannot be turned off by setting the power switch to OFF, remove both the battery pack and the DC IN source.)
  • Page 152 Warning indication Buzzer Tally Cause and measures on LCD/viewfinder lamps Backup Battery End The remaining power of the backup battery is insufficient. Please Change. Replace the battery with a new one. A partitioned memory card or one that contains recorded clips Unknown Media(A) exceeding the number permitted with this camcorder is loaded.
  • Page 153 Warning indication Buzzer Tally Cause and measures on LCD/viewfinder lamps Not Enough Capacity There is not enough capacity for dividing a clip. Cannot Divide Media Reached The memory card comes to the end of its service life. Make a Rewriting Limit backup copy and replace the card with another one as soon as possible.

  • Page 154: Mpeg-2 Video Patent Portfolio License

    MPEG-2 Video Patent About Bitmap Fonts Portfolio License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN This product uses RICOH Bitmap Fonts CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY produced and sold by Ricoh Company, Ltd. MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER...

  • Page 155: About Openssl

    About OpenSSL Because it uses the OpenSSL Toolkit, this product uses software developed by the OpenSSL Project (http://www.openssl.org/). OpenSSL License --------------- /* ==================================================================== * Copyright (c) 1998-2008 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions * are met: * 1.
  • Page 156 * NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) * HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, * STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) * ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED * OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  • Page 157 * 4. If you include any Windows specific code (or a derivative thereof) from the apps directory (application code) you must include an acknowledgement: "This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com)" * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG ``AS IS'' AND * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE * ARE DISCLAIMED.

  • Page 158: Specifications

    With one SBS-64G1A Specifications SP or DVCAM mode: Approx. 280 min. HQ mode: Approx. 200 min. Note The actual recording/playback time may differ slightly from the values shown General here, depending on usage conditions, memory characteristics, etc. Power requirements DC 12 V (11.0 V to 17.0 V) Continuous operation time (with BP-U60) Approx.

  • Page 159: Audio Block

    Gain Media Block –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC Shutter speed Card slots sec. Type: Express Card34 2000 Number of slots: 2 Slow shutter Connector: Conforming to PCMCIA 2 to 8 frames Express Card Audio Block Inputs/Outputs Sampling frequency 48 kHz Input connectors...

  • Page 160: Lenses (Supplied With The Pmw-F3K)

    Focus Input/output connectors ∞ Manual, 0.85 mm to i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector Filter diameter i.LINK, IEEE1394, 4-pin connector (1), 95 mm S400 Design and specifications are subject to change REMOTE connector without notice. 8-pin round connector (1) USB connector Mini-B/USB2.0 Hi-Speed (1) Supplied Accessories Option connector USB Type A (1)
  • Page 161 • Always make a test recording, and verify that it • Always verify that the unit is operating properly was recorded successfully. before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND...

  • Page 162: Index

    Index Backlight backlight (LCD) backlight (VF) backup battery BARS/CAM button Numerics Battery Alarm 23.98P Output Battery INFO 3D-Link BATTERY INFO display 5600K CC button Battery Pack 5600K CC filter BATTERY RELEASE button BATTERY/MEDIA Status BC-U1 Battery Charger AC Adaptor Black Access lamps Black Gamma accessory shoe...
  • Page 163 97, 129 37, 131 Copy All Format Media COPY CLIP Formatting Country Frame Rec Cueing up Frame Recording Free Run mode 62, 70 Freeze Mix Date/Time DC IN Power delete a clip gain DELETE CLIP Gain Setting 49, 111 delete shot marks Gain Setup Deleting Clips GAIN switch...
  • Page 164 OK MARK ADD OK MARK DEL Knee OK-Clip thumbnail screen Operation Option 24, 125 Language Option connector 62, 80 Last Clip DEL OTHERS Menu 27, 118 LCD B.LIGHT switch LCD BRIGHT buttons 66, 112 P.Cache Rec LCD monitor 71, 74 P.FROFILE menu 27, 28 LCD/VF Adjust...
  • Page 165 56, 91 SD Detail TC/U-BIT/DURATION button 89, 91 SDI OUT connector THUMBNAIL button 24, 124 SDI Rec Control Time Zone 117, 135 SDI/HDMI Out Display Timecode 116, 135 21, 113 SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select TLCS SEL/SET dial Trigger Mode SET INDEX PIC Tripod receptacle setup file Troubleshooting...

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