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Sony F35 Operation Manual

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DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY CAMERA
F35
OPERATION MANUAL
[English]
1st Edition (Revised 6)

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 6)
  • Page 2 Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio). The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Page 3 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision). beschränktem Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Fernsehstudio). Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features ................8 1-2 Example of System Configuration ......11 1-2-1 SRW-1 Docking System ..........12 1-2-2 Optical Fiber System Using the CA-F101 ..... 12 1-2-3 System Using the HDFA-200 ........13 1-2-4 System Using Two Interface Boxes .......13 1-3 Locations and Functions of Parts ......
  • Page 5 3-2-6 Selection of the Sensitivity, Gain, Color Temperature, and White Balance Memory ..........38 3-2-7 Selection of a Lens File ..........40 3-2-8 Confirmation of the Time Code and Tape Remaining ...40 3-2-9 Confirmation of the Power Voltage and Selection of Fan Operation Mode .............40 3-2-10 ON/OFF of the Character Indication ......41 3-2-11 Allocation of Functions to the Assignable Buttons and...
  • Page 6 Chapter 4 Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings 4-1 Menu Configuration ............. 65 4-2 Basic Menu Operations ..........66 4-2-1 Displaying Setting Pages ..........67 4-2-2 Setting the Menu Items ..........68 4-2-3 Menu Operation via a Web Browser ......68 4-3 Menu List ..............70 4-3-1 OPERATION Menu ............70 4-3-2 PAINT Menu ..............79 4-3-3 MAINTENANCE Menu ..........
  • Page 7 Warning/Error Messages ..........133 Precautions ................134 About a “Memory Stick” ...........135 Specifications ..............137 Camera Head ................137 Interface Box (Supplied) ............138 Optional Accessories ..............138 Connector Pin Assignments ..........140 Color Space According to the COLOR SPACE Settings 143 Lip Sync Compensation ............144 High-Sensitivity Shooting ..........145 Index ...................146 Table of Contents...
  • Page 8 Super 35-mm type CCD and PL Mount actual scene than with conventional cameras. With the F35’s Super 35-mm-type CCD imagers and PL Mount, most movie lenses designed for conventional 35- S-LOG and Hyper gammas mm film cameras can be mounted without a converter.

  • Page 9: Other Features

    For details, consult your local Sony representative. Compatible with film-camera accessories Image inversion function The F35 is designed to be compatible with a variety of The image inversion function, field-proven in Sony’s F23 film-camera accessories, giving users a broad array of digital cinematography camera and HDW-F900R HD choices.
  • Page 10 Lens hot shoes The camera is equipped with hot shoes for the ARRI LDS (Lens Data System) and Cooke /i Intelligent Electronic Lens System. When a lens with corresponding characteristics is mounted, information regarding the lens, such as the type, serial number, iris setting, and focus position, may be available for on-screen displays and metadata recording.

  • Page 11: Example Of System Configuration

    “Memory Stick PRO” “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Note When using the SRW-1, CA-F101, or a control device, Consult a Sony representative for information about these such as an RM-B750, in combination with this camera, versions. you must check each of their versions.

  • Page 12: Srw-1 Docking System

    1-2-1 SRW-1 Docking System An SRW-1 recorder can be mounted either on the top or rear of the camera head. Power can also be supplied to the recorder via the DC IN connector (LEMO 8-pin) of the camera head. Upper docking Rear docking The interface box can be attached to the rear.

  • Page 13: System Using The Hdfa

    By attaching two interface boxes to the camera, Quad Link For purchasing of an additional interface box, consult a output of HD SDI signals, such as 50P 4:4:4, to an external Sony sales personnel. device is enabled. HD-SDI A Interface box...

  • Page 14: Locations And Functions Of Parts

    1-3 Locations and Functions of Parts 1-3-1 Camera Head Front panel Ventilation holes (intake) a VF1 connector f Viewfinder shoe b CONTROL PANEL connector g Flange focal length adjustment screw Lens mount CONTROL PANEL h Lens fixing lever i Lens mount cap c Accessory receptacles Ventilation holes (intake) j Shutter emergency open screw...
  • Page 15 Left panel a Level vial k Measure hook/focus reference mark b L handle c Accessory pockets d DC IN connector j DC OUT 24V connector i DC OUT 12V connector (network) connector g EXT I/O connector f CAM POWER switch e Power indicators a Level vial d DC IN connector (LEMO 8-pin)
  • Page 16 (network) connector (RJ-45 type, 10BASE-T, VORSICHT 100BASE-TX) Aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht mit einem Peripheriegerät- For control from the MSU-900/950/1000/1500 Master Anschluss verbinden, der zu starke Spannung für diese Setup Unit, etc. via a network cable. Buchse haben könnte. Folgen Sie den Anweisungen für The necessary settings are made using the NETWORK diese Buchse.
  • Page 17 The firmware of the SRW-1 may be required to be updated for use with this camera. For details, consult your local Used to operate displays on the subdisplay and the Sony representative. viewfinder/monitor screen. d Assignable 4/AUTO BLK BAL (auto black balance) For details on menu operations, see “3-2-1 Basic...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    f MENU SEL (selection) /ENTER dial Used to select or set the items on the subdisplay or the menu items on the viewfinder (monitor) screen. Rear panel f RUN indicator and ON/OFF switch a Safety release tab OFF ON b Accessory clamp lever g GENLOCK IN connector h TEST OUT connector i MONITOR OUT HD SDI connectors 1/2...
  • Page 19 1-3-2 Assistant Panel (Supplied) 1-3-3 Interface Box (Supplied) The most parts are common to those on the right panel of Being attached to the top or the rear of the camera head, it the camera head. Connecting the panel to the CONTROL transfers signals and power to/from the camera head.
  • Page 20 e Camera connector 1 When the interface box is mounted on the top or rear of the camera head, video/audio and control signals are sent/ received to/from the camera head. f Camera connector 2 When the interface box is mounted on rear of the camera head, power is sent/received to/from the camera head.

  • Page 21: Mounting The Interface Box

    Installation and Preparations Chapter Release the lock by sliding the lock-release knob in the 2-1 Mounting the direction of the arrow (1 in the figure below) then pull up the accessory mount lever (pull it toward the lens Interface Box when mounting on the top) (2 in the figure below).
  • Page 22 To detach Rotate the accessory mount lever downward (pull it in the opposite direction of the lens when attaching to the top). Rotate the accessory clamp lever upward (toward the lens when attaching to the top) (1 in the figure below).

  • Page 23: Mounting The Srw-1 Recorder

    • The firmware of the SRW-1 may be required to be updated for use with the camera. For details, consult your Sony representative. • When mounting the recorder, fix the camera head on a tripod in advance to keep the camera head stable.
  • Page 24 • The SRW-1 and SRPC-1 are Ver. 2.6 or later. When power is applied, the video format of the camera is For details, consult your Sony representative. automatically set to match that of the SRW-1. After that, the format setting made either from the camera or the Mounting the CA-F101 SRW-1 becomes valid on both units.

  • Page 25: Attaching A Lens

    2-4 Attaching a Lens Attach an appropriate optional lens that conforms to the PL CO NTR OL PAN EL lens mount. Note Always use a lens whose projection from the flange (A in the figure) is less than 30 mm. Use of any lens that protrudes more tha 30 mm will damage the internal filter.

  • Page 26: Attaching A Viewfinder

    2-5 Attaching a Cover Viewfinder Caution When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camera with the eyepiece facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder and cause fire. Allen wrench For details on the viewfinder, refer to the instruction manual of the viewfinder.

  • Page 27: Mounting The Camera

    2-6 Mounting the Camera to a Tripod TA LL HIG H DISP LAY ASP ECT ZE BR Two tripod receptacles (for ” camera screws) are MOM ENT OFF B& W MA G provided on the bottom of the camera head. When the supplied center handle is attached to the top of the camera head, you can attach the viewfinder to the viewfinder shoe of the center handle.

  • Page 28: Attaching/Detaching Handles

    2-7 Attaching/Detaching Handles 2-7-1 L Handle C K IN G E N LO O U T TE S T The L handle is attached to the top of the camera head at Hex-head screws the factory. Three screw holes (for ”...

  • Page 29: Preparing The Power Supply

    8-pin) of the camera head. Use a commercially available shielded cable by attaching the supplied 8-pin connector for a power cable. For details on the connection, consult your local Sony representative. To turn on the camera Set the CAM POWER switch of the camera head to the ON side, and the camera is turned on.
  • Page 30 Connect the DC power cord supplied with the AC- connectors and a device connected to the LENS connector DN2B to the DC IN connector of the interface box or of the camera head. the CA-F101. Note Connect the AC-DN2B to an AC power source. Power is not supplied to the recorder mounted on the camera head.

  • Page 31: Setting The Built-In Clock

    C O N T E N T S M 0 0 2-9 Setting the Built-in 0 3 . < W H I T E S H A D I N G > Clock 0 4 . < B L A C K S H A D I N G > 0 5 .

  • Page 32: Operation Modes

    Basic Adjustments and Settings Chapter (3200K), and auto white balance (AWB) and WHITE R/ 3-1 Selection of the Basic G/B settings are not operative. • On a remote control unit connected to the REMOTE Operation Modes connector of the camera, the values for the adjustment items whose settings fixed in Cine-EI mode are not displayed.

  • Page 33: Custom Mode

    Custom mode The first line indicates the current mode setting. Select the desired operation mode and move the cursor to SET • This mode is designed for shooting with detailed settings MODE and press the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to return to on the menus or with operations from the remote control the <BASE SETTING>...

  • Page 34: Basic Settings With The Subdisplay

    However, the LOCK switches disable the buttons and dial 3-2 Basic Settings with on their own sides. To inhibit operations on either side, set the LOCK switch on the side to be inhibited to ON. the Subdisplay Turning the MENU SEL/ENTER dial can change a setting, and pressing on it can register (ENTER) a setting.

  • Page 35: Shutter Settings

    Without registering a change of a setting, press the CANCEL/STATUS button. The question mark disappears, For details, consult your local Sony representative. and the original setting is restored. Shutter setting page To terminate subdisplay operation Press the VF MENU/DISPLAY button.

  • Page 36: Per Second

    <SHUTTER ASSIGN> page The speed value for the shutter angle varies depending on the selected video format and frame rate. < S H U T T E R A S S I G N > 1 0 T O P S T E P [ d e g ] [ s e c ] To select the frame rate (number of frames...

  • Page 37: Selection Of Video Formats

    PRESET The FPS transition is executed in the duration you specified in step 3. For resetting all step shutter values to default. The FPS value at 1 changes according to the transition progress, and an asterisk appears at the right. Addition and deletion of step shutter values can be performed on the <SHUTTER/FPS>...

  • Page 38: Retrieving The Nd Offset

    <FORMAT MEMORY> page _23.98P 444 < F O R M A T M E M O R Y > E S C 1:_23.98P 444 M 0 0 : N O A S S I G N 0 1 : _ 2 3 . 9 8 P 4 4 4 Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial until the desired format 0 2 : S 2 3 .
  • Page 39 The gain setting page is replaced with the EI setting page Setting Adjustment value in this mode only. At 1 on the first line, the sensitivity value is selected from Preset value (3200K) among the following: 450EI, 640EI, 800EI, and 1000EI. The value stored in memory A The latitude of the high-luminace block is displayed at 2 The value stored in memory B...

  • Page 40: Selection Of A Lens File

    • If “Select FPS” is ON and Compensation is in Gain Time code/tape remaining display page mode TCR 00:00:00:00 The value of the dynamic range may decrease by up to half 20min at maximum, depending on the FPS settings. Memo The time code is displayed on the first line, and the approximate tape remaining is displayed on the second Why the ISO sensitivity is defined for 20% input...

  • Page 41: Allocation Of Functions To The Assignable Buttons And Switch

    To change Fan Operation mode using the menu At 1 and 2 on the first line, the values in voltage of the 12-V and 24-V power systems are displayed, respectively. You can also change Fan Operation mode (FAN MODE) If power is not supplied, “- -” is displayed. by using the <OTHERS 1>...

  • Page 42: Brightness Adjustment Of The Subdisplay

    Menu Function 3-2-12 Brightness Adjustment of the indication Subdisplay PB(VF) The video signals being played back on the SRW-1 are output to the viewfinder. The brightness of the subdisplay can be adjusted, in eight VF MLUT ON/OFF of the monitor LUT for the levels.

  • Page 43: Limiting Pages That Are Displayed On The Subdisplay

    Menu indication Target page 3-2-15 Checking the Optical Levels CHAR MIX Character indication setting page When the SRW-1 is connected via the optional CA-F101 ASSIGN SW1/ Assignable buttons 1/2 setting page Optical Fiber Camera Adapter, you can check the optical levels on the optical status page.

  • Page 44: Black Balance Adjustment

    The three channels are processed in a circumstantially determined order. The order and the compensation data will be maintained even if the camera is turned off. If the problem is not alleviated through the automatic compensation, consult a Sony service personnel. Black Balance Adjustment...
  • Page 45 Note 3-4 White Balance Be careful not to have any spots of high illumination in Adjustment (in Custom the rectangle. mode) Adjust the lens iris opening or set the shutter to ON. With a manually adjusted lens: Set the opening to an appropriate value.

  • Page 46: Setting The Camera Outputs

    During adjustment 3-5 Setting the Camera The message “AWB: EXECUTING” is displayed on the viewfinder screen. When the adjustment process is Outputs completed successfully, the message “AWB: OK” is displayed. When automatic white balance adjustment fails 3-5-1 Selecting a Video Output If the automatic white balance adjustment process does not end successfully, the error message “AWB: NG”...

  • Page 47: Setting The Monitor Picture

    The MLUT function enables you to obtain images suited Setting Signal to monitoring by converting the picture contrast for output The VBS signals are output. (Default) signals from the VF, MONITOR OUT HD SDI, and TEST OUT connectors. This conversion has no effect on images The HD-Y signals are output.
  • Page 48 This setting is effective when S-LOG gamma is applied to • MLUT cannot be selected if the gamma table is set to the video output signals for recording intended for post- STANDARD or HYPER GAMMA (see page 60). production editing. To display the MLUT mark MLUT SEL Select a monitor LUT to be applied.

  • Page 49: Camera Image

    To compare the playback picture and Item Setting Content camera image LAYOUT Horizontally split (Default) When PBMIX is selected on the MLUT/PBMIX line, the VERT Vertically split playback picture and camera image can be displayed on RIGHT With HOR, the playback picture the same screen with all the outputs.

  • Page 50: Viewing The Basic Status Indications

    SD-BAR 3-6 Viewing and Setting The format of the color-bar signals to the TEST OUT and REMOTE connectors can be selected from among the 5 the Viewfinder Displays types. Item Selectable color-bar formats HD-BAR (VF/ BAR 16:9 (100%), BAR 16:9 (75%), Besides the video image, the viewfinder can display text MONI) SMPTE 16:9 (BLACK), BAR 4:3 (100%),...

  • Page 51: Iris Setting

    k Recording mode The set NEAR END and END values can be checked on the <BATTERY ALARM> page of the USER “REC” is displayed when the recorder docked on the (OPERATION) menu. camera is in REC mode. c Focus position l Iris setting Shows the focus position of a zoom lens as a numeric Indicates the iris setting of the lens.
  • Page 52 b Iris setting indication Item Setting The same as the “ qs Iris setting” (page 51) of the basic IRIS Set to ON to obtain the iris setting indication status indications, the iris setting of the lens is displayed. ZOOM Set to ON to obtain the zoom position c Zoom position indication 4.

  • Page 53: Setting The Marker Indications

    For details, refer to the Operation Manual of the CA-F101. Item Setting ND filter selection: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (combination allowed) 3-6-5 Setting the Marker Indications WHITE White balance memory selection: P, A, B (combination allowed) The various markers, such as the center marker and safety 5600K Custom mode: 5600K ON/OFF zone marker, can be displayed on the viewfinder and...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Viewfinder Details

    Item Setting 3-6-6 Adjusting the Viewfinder MONI Turn all the markers on or off on the monitors Details connected via the MONITOR OUT connectors. You can adjust the image on the viewfinder screen to Turn all the markers on or off on the monitors obtain a clearer view, using the <VF DETAIL>...

  • Page 55: Setting The Cursor Indication

    <ZEBRA> page <CHAR/MARK MIX> page < Z E B R A > U 0 5 < C H A R / M A R K M I X > U 0 9 V F 1 O F F V F 2 O F F V F 1 V F 2 M O N I V B S M O N I T O R...

  • Page 56: Checking The Power Voltage

    3-6-9 Checking the Power Voltage 3-7 Detailed Settings of The settings of the NEAR END and END values to warn the Switch Functions of low voltage of a power supply can be checked on the <BATTERY ALARM> page of the USER (OPERATION) menu.

  • Page 57: Setting The Gain

    Setting subpage for assignable switch 4 3-8 Setting the Gain A S S I G N S W 4 E S C O F F A W B B A R S If the gain of the video amplifier of this camera is to be T E S T 1 switched using the gain switch of the RM-B150 Remote Control Unit, the gain values for the corresponding switch...

  • Page 58: Detailed Shutter Settings

    “STEPS FULL” will be displayed, and the value will not 3-9 Detailed Shutter be added. In such a case, delete an unneeded step shutter value beforehand, using DELETE. Settings • DELETE For deleting the step shutter value displayed in the [deg] column in Step mode.

  • Page 59: Resuming The Standard Conditions

    function (see page 64) is limited. With COMP MODE 3-10 Resuming the set to OFF or ANGLE, frame frequencies of 8 FPS or less are not available to minimize picture degradation. Standard Conditions Usage under FPS will increase noise on the picture. To lift this limitation, change the FPS LIMITER setting on the <OTHERS 2>...

  • Page 60: Using Hyper Gamma

    CCD sensors to be reproduced in smooth contrast without 3-11 Selecting the using the knee function. This camera provides the following eight hyper gamma Gamma choices: Available Hyper Gamma choices Dynamic White Video output with Name range limit 18% gray card You can use User gamma you create in addition to the (video input 20%) built-in Standard gamma and Hyper gamma.
  • Page 61 Observing the output video level for a gray card of Notes 18% reflection rate on a waveform monitor, adjust the • When the camera is in Custom mode (see page 33), iris so that the level becomes equal to that shown in the white clip level adjustment is allowed, but the white limit “Video output with 18% gray card”...

  • Page 62: Using The User Gamma

    <USER GAMMA> page of the FILE menu second line. in Custom mode. Sony Log (S-LOG in subsequent texts) is a gamma which assumes use in the DI workflow (capturing filmed negative <USER GAMMA> page images and creating a digital master through digital <...

  • Page 63: Inverting The Camera Picture

    3-12 Inverting the 3-13 Detailed Setting of Camera Picture the Video Format The image-inversion function allows you to cancel the You can select various video formats according to that of image inversion phenomena that occurs when a cine-lens the video recorder used in combination. converter is used.
  • Page 64 You can confirm the format being selected on the For details on the Select FPS function, refer to the FUNCTION display (page 53). Operation Manual of the SRW-1 HD Portable Digital Recorder. Any eight of above formats of highest need can be registered to be selected on the subdisplay.

  • Page 65: Menu Configuration

    Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Chapter Menu page title USER Source menu/Page No. 4-1 Menu Configuration menu <GAMMA> PAINT P03 [P02] In addition to the subdisplay pages, the menus displayed <SHUTTER/FPS> PAINT P13 [P03] on the viewfinder enable various detailed settings of the <OTHERS 1>...

  • Page 66: Basic Menu Operations

    For the pages and included items of the MAINTENANCE 4-2 Basic Menu menu, see “4-3-3 MAINTENANCE Menu” (page 86). Operations NETWORK menu This menu is for enabling the camera to be operated from a distance via a network cable, e.g., using the MSU-900/ For menu operations, use the VF MENU/DISPLAY 950 Master Setup Unit.

  • Page 67: Displaying Setting Pages

    For settings on the subdisplay, see“3-2 Basic Settings with To disable the “TOP” indication the Subdisplay” (page 34). Turn the power once off then on again, or push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial while holding the CANCEL/ STATUS button pressed. This disables the TOP selection. 4-2-1 Displaying Setting Pages Each time you turn the power off, the TOP selection is disabled, setting the camera to a state where only the...

  • Page 68: Setting The Menu Items

    The “?” symbol will change back to the pointer ( , c flash or B), and the new setting will be registered. < V F D E T A I L > ? 0 4 To change other setting items on the same menu page, V F 1 O F F V F 2...

  • Page 69: Displaying The Menus

    Mac OS X 10.5 Applicable browser Internet Explorer 6 or 7 Firefox 3 Safai 3 Displaying the menus Set an IP address at HOST IP ADDRESS on the <IP ADDR SET> page of the NETWORK menu (e.g.: 192.168.0.1). Connect a PC to the camera via a hub or directly using a cross cable.

  • Page 70: Menu List

    4-3 Menu List This section shows the menus to be displayed on the • A CONTENTS page (numbered 00) is also provided for viewfinder in tables. each menu. • For the pages that have been registered in the USER menu at the factory, the USER menu page numbers are indicated in parentheses in the No.
  • Page 71 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <‘!’ IND> [IND] ON ON, OFF [IND]: Set whether to be (U02) included in the ‘!’ Setting the [NORMAL] 1 – – – – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 indications on the ABNORMAL <...
  • Page 72 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <MARKER CENTER ON, OFF SETTING> (U03) 1, 2, 3, 4 1: Entire cross Specifying markers 2: Entire cross with a hole 3: Center 4: Center with a hole SAFETY ON, OFF 90.0% 80.0%, 90.0%, 92.5%, 95.0%...
  • Page 73 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <MONITOR COLOR COLOR COLOR, R, G, B OUTPUT> (U06) [SIG] Display only Setting the monitor [SRC] CAM, PB, AUTO, MIX output [MLUT] ON, OFF [SIG] MONI MONI, VF1, VF2 [SRC] CAM, PB, AUTO, MIX Display only (showing the settings on <PB/MONI LUT>...
  • Page 74 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <PB MIX MIX TYPE MIX, WIPE SETTING> (U08) Setting for mixing DIRECTION CAM, PB the playback picture MODE Y-MIX Y-MIX, WIRE(W), WIRE(B) LEVEL 0 to 80% WIPE LAYOUT HOR, VERT PB POSITION HOR: RIGHT HOR: RIGHT, LEFT...
  • Page 75 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <SUBDISPLAY 1> FORMAT Register the formats to be (U11) MEMORY selected on the subdisplay. Registering the Select from among the formats to be 23.98P 444 NO ASSIGN, formats displayed on the selected on the 23.98P 444, S23.98P corresponding <FORMAT...
  • Page 76 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <PAGE SELECT> SHUTTER ON, OFF subpage RAMP ON, OFF Selecting pages to FORMAT ON, OFF be displayed on the subdisplay ON, OFF GAIN/WHITE/ ON, OFF 5600K LENS FILE ON, OFF TIME CODE/TAPE ON, OFF VOLTAGE/FAN...
  • Page 77 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <BATTERY DC IN (24V) ALARM> (U15) TYPE AC ADP BATT1, BATT2, AC ADP Confirming the NEAR END (22.2) Display only (Setting is operating power achieved using the voltage MAINTENANCE menu.) (21.6) Display only (Setting is achieved using the...
  • Page 78 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <LENS INFO> NAME With an ARRI LDS lens: (U18) Response from the lens Showing the lens with respect to a SendTab information commad (max. 16 characters × 3 lines) With Cooke /i lens: Owner Data (max.

  • Page 79: Paint Menu

    4-3-2 PAINT Menu : Valid in Custom mode only (Switch settings, such as ON/OFF, are fixed to the default statuses in Cine-EI mode and Cine mode.) : Valid in any operation modes : Valid in Custom mode and Cine mode only Execute by ENTER.
  • Page 80 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <GAMMA> [R] [G] [B] [M] R, G, B, and M (master) [P02] LEVEL –99 to +99 values can be independently Adjusting the (U19) set. gamma BLACK –99 to +99 M (master) value only COARSE 0.45 0.35 to 0.90 (0.05 steps)
  • Page 81 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <KNEE> [R] [G] [B] [M] R, G, B, and M (master) [ - - ] K POINT –99 to +99 values can be independently Adjusting the set. compression for K SLOPE –99 to +99 K POINT: To adjust the point high-luminance...
  • Page 82 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <DETAIL 2> H/V RATIO –99 to +99 To specify the vertical factor of [ - - ] the contour emphasis Adjusting the (Absolute values are emphasis of the displayed in ABS mode.) contours in video FREQ –99 to +99...
  • Page 83 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <USER MATRIX> –99 to +99 [ - - ] Adjusting the color –99 to +99 components without –99 to +99 affecting the black and white –99 to +99 components –99 to +99 –99 to +99 MATRIX ON, OFF...
  • Page 84 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <SHUTTER/FPS> SHUTTER ON, OFF Setting to ON displays the [P03] current shutter values in the Adjusting the (U20) [deg] and [sec] columns. shutter while [deg]: Shutter angle (360.0 to observing the 4.3) shutter angles and [sec]: Shutter speed obtained...
  • Page 85 Enter a comment for the scene files to be written to a “Memory Stick.” CAM CODE Camera code Display only (When files made on are detected, “F35” is displayed.) DATE Date of file creation Display only Noise Suppression This function you can enable on the PAINT menu <NOISE SUPPRESS>...

  • Page 86: Maintenance Menu

    4-3-3 MAINTENANCE Menu : Valid in Custom mode only : Valid in any operation modes Execute by ENTER. : Execute by pushing on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. Note The markings [M01] to [M12] in the No. column indicate the page numbers in Cine-EI mode and Cine mode. The pages marked with [ - - ] in the No.
  • Page 87 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <WHITE SHADING> [R] [G] [B] R, G, and B values can be [ - - ] V SAW –99 to +99 independently set. Adjusting the V SAW, H SAW: To shading of white V PARA –99 to +99...
  • Page 88 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <AUDIO> CAMERA MIC CH CH5/6 CH1/2, CH5/6 Note [M02] SELECT Selecting the IF BOX The microphone inputs IF BOX output SDI channels added to SDI signals sent to which the to the SRW-1 directly microphone inputs docked on the camera or...
  • Page 89 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <BATT ALARM DC IN (24 V) SET> [M06] TYPE AC ADP BATT1, BATT2, AC ADP BATT1/BATT2: Batteries Setting the voltage AC ADP: AC adaptor values to trigger NEAR END 22.2 V 0.1 to 30.0 V Fixed to the default value alarm indications...
  • Page 90 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <METADATA> EMBEDDED ON, OFF, (OFF) To turn the function to [M09] embed metadata on tapes Recording/ and SDI signals on or off reproducing (fixed to OFF with a Select metadata FPS format or with the CA- F101 connected) ANC LINE...
  • Page 91 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 1> FAN MODE AUTO1 AUTO1, AUTO2, MIN, To select the operation [M10] modes of the fans Setting various (U21) AUTO1: Automatically subsidiary functions controlled according to the internal temperature and in a quiet condition during recording AUTO2: Normally...
  • Page 92 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 1> SMEAR REDUCER OFF, LOW, HIGH To set the smear (continued) compensation function. For compensation, select the compensation level, LOW or HIGH. When the camera is turned off, the setting returns to OFF.
  • Page 93 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 2> DATE TYPE 5 M/D/Y 1 Y/Mn/D To select the date display [M11] 2 Mn/D mode Setting various 3 D/M/Y Y: Year subsidiary functions 4 D/M Mn: Month (numeric) 5 M/D/Y M: Month (character string) 6 M/D...
  • Page 94 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 3> VF COLOR SPACE AUTO AUTO, STD Valid only with the HDVF- Setting the color [M12] C30WR viewfinder space of HDVF- connected C30WR AUTO: To synchronize with the camera’s color space STD: To fix to F900 REC TRIGGER...

  • Page 95: Network Menu

    4-3-4 NETWORK Menu The NETWORK menu items can be set in any operation For details, see “ Parameter Settings” (page 116). modes. Execute by ENTER. Execute by pushing on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. NETWORK menu Page title No. Item Default Settings Remarks <IP ADDR SET>...

  • Page 96: File Menu

    4-3-5 FILE Menu For details on the files, see“Chapter 5 Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data”. : Valid in Custom mode only : Valid in any operation modes Execute by ENTER. : Execute by pushing on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. Note The markings [F01] to [F05] in the No.
  • Page 97 FILE menu Page title No. Item Default Settings Remarks <SCENE FILE> To store and load scene files [ - - ] (paint data): When storing a file in the camera’s memory, specify the number before executing STORE. When reading, only specify the number.
  • Page 98 FILE menu Page title No. Item Default Settings Remarks <USER GAMMA> USER GAMMA To load user gamma tables [F02] from a “Memory Stick” READ (MStCAM) Execute by ENTER. FILE ID Max.14 characters Display only CAM CODE Camera code Display only DATE Display only MONI LUT...
  • Page 99 FILE menu Page title No. Item Default Settings Remarks <FILE PRESET 2> USER GAMMA FILE Execute by ENTER. To resume the factory-set [F05] status USER MLUT FILE Execute by ENTER. To resume the factory-set status Execute by ENTER. To resume the factory-set LENS FILE (ALL) status for all lens files 1 to 32 (with a non-serial...

  • Page 100: Diagnosis Menu

    Page title Item Indication Remarks <BOARD STATUS> OK, NG Display only (If NG is displayed, consult your local Sony representative.) OK, NG OK, NG OK, NG OK, NG OK, NG <SYSTEM DOCKING STATUS Indicates the device docked on the top or STATUS>...

  • Page 101: Editing The User Menu

    If a different page is displayed, turn the MENU SEL/ 4-4 Editing the USER ENTER dial until the desired page appears, then push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to select the page. Menu Example: When you select the USER 2 EDIT page U S E R 2 E D I T E 0 3 T O P You can select desired pages and items from the...
  • Page 102 Add the remaining items by repeating steps 4 to 6. Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to move the pointer to the item above which you wish to insert a blank line. You can add up to 10 items on one page. The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.
  • Page 103 E D I T F U N C T I O N E S C I T E M D E L E T E E S C D E L E T E O K ? c Y E S N O I N S E R T 0 1 .

  • Page 104: File Configuration

    Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data Chapter Master Setup Unit, then store the adjustment data, using 5-1 File Configuration the <LENS FILE> page of the FILE menu or using the MSU-900/950. You can back up the lens files in a “Memory Stick.” This system permits various settings and adjustment data When using an ARRI LDS or Cooke /i system lens to be stored as data files in built-in memory or a “Memory...
  • Page 105 User-MLUT file Note The camera is equipped with four types of monitor LUTs If you return 32 SCENE FILE” to OFF, all scene files No. (look-up tables) to apply the types of gamma to displayed 6 to 32 are initialized when you next set it to ON. (Scene images on monitors and viewfinder other than that of files No.

  • Page 106: List Of Items Stored In Files

    Menu page Item 5-2 List of Items Stored (No. in Custom mode) in Files <DETAIL 1> DETAIL ON/OFF (P08) LEVEL LIMITER M The items that are stored in scene files, the reference file, LIMITER WHT the lens files, and the OHB file are listed in the table below. LIMITER BLK For details on setting values, see the corresponding items CRISP...

  • Page 107: Using A "Memory Stick

    Menu page Item 5-3 File Operations (No. in Custom mode) <BLACK V SAW [R] [G] [B] SHADING> V PARA [R] [G] [B] (M04) 5-3-1 Using a “Memory Stick” H SAW [R] [G] [B] H PARA [R] [G] [B] You can use “Memory Stick PRO” media with this camera. BLK SET [R] [G] [B] “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...

  • Page 108: Storage And Retrieval Of The Operator File

    the product or subject it to shock. Do not turn off the power < F I L E P R E S E T 1 > F 0 7 T O P to the product or remove the “Memory Stick.” This may O P E R A T O R F I L E damage the data.

  • Page 109: Storage And Retrieval Of The Scene Files

    Insert the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” Note slot of the camera. The WHITE R/G/B item is provided only for confirming the effect of compensation (comparison between when the Position the pointer to READ (MS t CAM) and push file is used and not used).

  • Page 110: Storage And Retrieval Of The Reference File

    To store a scene file in built-in memory Position the pointer to READ (MS t CAM) and push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. Perform necessary settings for the items for the scene file you wish to store. 5-3-5 Storage and Retrieval of the Position the pointer to STORE and push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.

  • Page 111: Storage Of The Ohb File

    Position the pointer to READ (MS t CAM) and push 5-3-8 Storage of the OHB File on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. Use the <OHB FILE> page of the FILE menu. The camera will be adjusted according to the data of the reference file.

  • Page 112: Resetting To The Initial Settings

    <FILE PRESET 1> page Note If a video level in the range of 560 to 630 mV cannot < F I L E P R E S E T 1 > F 0 7 T O P be obtained, do not adjust the ND offsets. O P E R A T O R F I L E U S E R M E N U Attach the ND filter to be used as the reference for...
  • Page 113 < O H B F I L E P R E S E T > E S C W H I T E S H A D I N G ( A L L ) B L A C K S H A D I N G B L A C K S E T N O O F F S E T M A T R I X...

  • Page 114: Operating The Menu Of This Camera

    Appendixes Settings on the RM-B750 Using the RM-B750 MONITOR button When the RM-B750 Remote Control Unit (optional) is connected, you can control the menu settings of this MONITOR Maintenance Menu camera and monitor the camera images on the display of the RM-B750.

  • Page 115: Monitoring The Camera Image

    Monitoring the Camera Image Using the MSU-900/950 Settings on this camera Set RM [SIG] to VBS on the <MONITOR OUTPUT> The MSU-1000/1500 can also be used in the same manner page of the USER (OPERATION) menu. as the MSU-900/950. The following instructions are examples with the MSU-900/950.

  • Page 116: Parameter Settings

    Example MSU-900/950 REMOTE REMOTE PANEL STANDARD MONITOR TEST BARS CLOSE ACTIVE START/STOP MEMORY 5600K AUTO SKIN BLACK KNEE STICK KNEE DETAIL GAMMA SATURATION WHITE FUNCTION BLACK MAINTE NANCE SCENE AUTO IRIS/MB ACTIVE MASTER IRIS BLACK PAINT IRIS ALARM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-B750 REMOTE REMOTE...
  • Page 117 • Do not connect any device to the local network other than the system units for this camera. Recommended remote control devices for which operation tests have been made Sony made • MSU-900/950 • MSU-1000/1500 • RM-B750 Equipment from other vendors...

  • Page 118: Using The Arri Remote Control

    You can display or change the following items on/from the ARRI-made WRC-2 (Wireless Remote Control 2). Items that can be displayed on the WRC-2 • Model name of this camera (F35) • System format, input voltage to the camera, tape remaining of the recorder, shutter speed (sec.), time code, tape loading status of the recorder •...

  • Page 119: About Metadata

    About Metadata When DISP ON REC on the <METADATA> page of the Displayed item Display example MAINTENANCE menu is ON (default), major setting data of the camera and lens are displayed for approx. 0.5 Time & date 2010/04/22 16:53:00 sec on the main camera line immediately after recording is Model name started and recorded as images at the top of a clip.
  • Page 120 Data Recorded Sample Relative Data size Name data Contents address type (byte) (HEX) U-Hex Frame Number Frame counter 0B U-Hex Metadata Version Version of the metadata 0C U-Hex System Format Subtable 1 (see page 125) 0D U-Hex 1 to 60 (frame/sec) 4.3 to 360.0 (For a value with fewer than 5 digits, the unused ASCII...
  • Page 121 Data Recorded Sample Relative Data size Name data Contents address type (byte) (HEX) (reserved) POWER OFF ON VTR WARN BCS COM NG BCS BSY NG BCS OPR NG U-Hex Camera Warning BCS CSM NG BCS PWR NG VTR NG IFBOX NG VTR AT NG TR NG VDA NG...
  • Page 122 Data Recorded Sample Relative Data size Name data Contents address type (byte) (HEX) Camera Main CPU 36 ASCII Version x. xxxxXx Suffix 3 Camera Main CPU 37 ASCII Version x. xxxxxX Suffix 4 38 U-Hex Audio Delay Subtable 4 (see page 127) (reserved) (reserved) 00: TCR, 01: TCG...
  • Page 123 Data Recorded Sample Relative Data size Name data Contents address type (byte) (HEX) ASCII MLUT MANE Name of Monitor LUT (max. 12 characters) U-Hex ASC CDL: Slope R × 0.000 to 99.990 U-Hex ASC CDL: Slope G × 0.000 to 99.990 U-Hex ASC CDL: Slope B ×...
  • Page 124 Data Recorded Sample Relative Data size Name data Contents address type (byte) (HEX) U-Hex ASC CDL: Saturation × 0.000 to 10.000 – × S-Hex Reflection D Min 1.4 to 972.7 – × S-Hex Reflection D Max 1.4 to 972.7 U-Hex Code Value D Min 0 to 1023 U-Hex...
  • Page 125 Data Recorded Sample Relative Data size Name data Contents address type (byte) (HEX) CKSUM Total Size Total size (from “ADF” to “CKSUM”) 1) When the timecode type is UB (user bits), the entire byte is used. With other timecode types, 6 bits (b5 to b0) are used. Ignore b7 and b6. 2) When ±12H CTL display is selected, the tens digit of the hours value is dropped for values less than 10.
  • Page 126 2. Master Gain Sample No. 34 Master gain Code Master gain –6 dB –3 dB 0 dB 3 dB 6 dB 9 dB 12 dB 15 dB 18 dB 3. VTR Warning Sample No. 53 and 54 VTR Warning Code VTR message Meaning 0001...
  • Page 127 Sample No. 53 and 54 VTR Warning Code VTR message Meaning 0060 LOST LOCK Capstan servo lock was lost during playback or recording. 0067 CASSETTE REC INHI The cassette is record-protected. 4. Audio Delay To synchronize an audio signal externally recorded The values shown in the Code column are recorded as together with video signal output from the camera, Metadata.
  • Page 128 5. Lens Information With 12-pin connector lens mounted Sample No. 124 to 150 Lens Information Data Recorded Sample Relative Data size Name data Contents e.g. address type (byte) (HEX) 76 ASCII Lens Name Lens designation (12-pin) Iris position (H) U-Hex Iris Position Iris position (L) 79 U-Hex...
  • Page 129 With ARRI LDS lens mounted Sample No. 124 to 150 Lens Information Data Recorded Sample Relative Data size Name data Contents e.g. address type (byte) (HEX) 76 ASCII Lens Name Lens designation (ARRI) ASCII Lens Type Prime/Zoom 79 U-Hex 0x23 7A U-Hex 0xB4 7B U-Hex...
  • Page 130 With Cooke /i lens mouted Sample No. 124 to 168 Lens Information Data Recorded Sample Relative Data size Name data Contents e.g. address type (byte) (HEX) 76 ASCII Lens Name Lens designation (Cooke) 77 ASCII Lens Type Lens type: Prime (P)/Zoom (Z) ASCII Lens Serial Number Lens’...
  • Page 131 Sample No. 124 to 168 Lens Information Data Recorded Sample Relative Data size Name data Contents e.g. address type (byte) (HEX) 85 Binary 86 Binary 87 Binary 88 Binary 89 Binary 8A Binary 8B Binary 8C Binary (0x9E) 8D Binary (0x80) 8E Binary 8F Binary...
  • Page 132 With no lens detected Sample No. 124 to 150 Lens Information Data Recorded Sample Relative Data size Name data Contents e.g. address type (byte) (HEX) 76 ASCII Lens Name “U” Lens Name is undefined. 77 ASCII Lens Type “U” Lens Type is undefined. 78 U-Hex 79 U-Hex 7A U-Hex...

  • Page 133: Warning/Error Messages

    1) Recording error messages: tally of the viewfinder flash quickly. Displayed message may vary When using an SRW-1 mounted on the F35 or connected to the F35 via an depending on the contents of error. While the alarm indication is activated optic cable, a message is displayed if abnormality is detected in recording only during recording, it cannot be cleared until you turn off power.

  • Page 134: Phenomena Specific To Ccd Image Sensors

    Should the shutter to control incoming light to the CCDs Condensation not open, immediately call Sony service personnel. If you wish to continue shooting for an emergency, you If you move the camera from a very cold place to a warm...
  • Page 135 Insert the screwdriver into the hole, align the top blade About a “Memory Stick” with the slot of the screw head, then turn the screw clockwise until it clicks. The shutter opens. What is “Memory Stick”? “Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk.
  • Page 136 “Memory Stick” and “Memory Stick” • To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In compliant product you use. no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data. • Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the What is “MagicGate”? provisions of copyright law.

  • Page 137: Specifications

    General • “Memory Stick-ROM” and Power requirements trademarks of Sony Corporation. DC 10.5 to 17 V • “MagicGate Memory Stick” is trademark of Sony Power consumption Corporation. • “MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Approx. 56 W with 23.98 PsF (not Corporation.

  • Page 138: Optional Accessories

    Note L handle (1) Always verify that the unit is operating properly before Riser plate (1) use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES Power cable connector (LEMO 8-pin) (1) OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED Operation manual (1)
  • Page 139 Dimensions With the L handle attached Unit: mm (inches) 355.5 (14) 120 (4 OFF ON CONTROL PANEL REMOTE 46.5 52 (2 111.5 (4 170 (6 196 (7 199.3 (7 122.6 (4 76.7 216 (8 50 ( 2 ) 33 (1 3/8"-16UNC Specifications...

  • Page 140: Connector Pin Assignments

    Lens-mount hot shue (4-pin) Connector Pin 1 2 3 4 Assignments Signal Specifications REMOTE (8-pin female) SERIAL DATA in SERIAL DATA out GND for +24 V +24 V +24 V, 200 mA (MAX) LENS (12-pin female) (External View) Signal Specifications TX (+) SERIAL Data out 12 11...
  • Page 141 VF 1/VF 2 (20-pin female) Signal Specifications — AUX1 OPEN or +5 V: Normal GND: Active AUX2 OPEN or +5 V: Normal GND: Active (External View) AUX3 OPEN or +5 V: Normal GND: Active Signal Specifications S-DATA IN/OUT TTL level No connection DC IN (8-pin male) No connection...
  • Page 142 DC OUT 24 V (3-pin female) (Modular jack) Conforming to IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T) (External View) (External View) Signal Specifications Signal Specifications TXD (+) UNREG_GND (24 — TXD (–) RXD (+) UNREG_24 +20 to +30 V dc V_OUT 5.0 A (MAX) —...
  • Page 143 (Rw, Gw, Bw): RGB values for the original color space for S-GAMUT (R, G, B): Values after being converted to the color space for Color Space According to conventional cameras the COLOR SPACE 2. Color space for film Settings The color space for film shown in the above chart represents measurements from VISION Premier Film EK 2393.

  • Page 144: Lip Sync Compensation

    MAINTENANCE menu and adjust the compensation on Lip Sync Compensation the SRW-1 collectively. When using a microphone(s) connected via the AUDIO INPUT connector(s) on the SRW-1 Compensation (Lip Sync compensation) for the delay of mounted on the camera body video relative to audio may be necessary, depending on the Adjust the amount of compensation on the SRW-1.
  • Page 145 High-Sensitivity Shooting While this camera permits you to vary the sensitivity by changing the camera gain as with conventional cameras, it supports two additional methods for high-sensitivity shooting. 1. ISO 800 Hyper Gamma shooting: Creating images while shooting using Hyper Gamma Selecting HG7-ISO800 or HG8-ISO800 from the SPECIAL gamma table for the standard sensitivity (ISO 450), you can obtain a sensitivity setting equivalent to ISO...
  • Page 146 CAM BARS 49 FUNCTION display 53 Index CAM POWER switch 15 CAMERA connector 19 CANCEL/STATUS button 17, 34 GAIN 58 center handle 28 Symbols gain 39 Center marker 53 GAIN ASSIGN 57, 76 ‘!’ IND 52, 71 CHAR/MARK MIX 55, 71 Gain Compensation mode 36, 58 Cine mode 32 GAMMA 60, 80...
  • Page 147 MLUT/PBMIX 47 VF1 connector 14 monitor gamma 47 VF2 connector 14 safety release tab 22 MONITOR OUT HD SDI connectors video format 37, 63 Safety zone marker 53 VIDEO LEVEL 79 SATURATION 80 MONITOR OUTPUT 46, 73 Viewfinder shoe 14 SCAN 64 MSU-900/950 115 SCENE FILE 85, 97, 109...
  • Page 148 Index...
  • Page 149 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any...
  • Page 150 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan F35 (SY) 2010.09 08 4-000-998-07(1) © 2008...

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