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  • Sony PMWF3K | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    4-276-626-11(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-F3K PMW-F3L Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. © 2011 Sony Corporation
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    or when unused for long periods of time. • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
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    , Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. For the State of California, USA only
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    Preparations 4 Table of Contents Features 9 Using the Software 11 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals 12 Parts Identifications 13 Camcorder 13 IR Remote Commander (Supplied 18 Lenses (Supplied with the PMW-F3K 18 On-Screen Indications 19 Indications in E-E Display/Recording Mode 19 Power Supply 21
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    37 Selectable Formats 37 Switching between HD and SD 38 Changing the Format Shooting in Slow Shutter Mode 47 Adjusting the Iris 48 Adjusting the Zoom 48 Adjusting the Focus 49 Reducing Flickers 50 Setting the Time Review 57 Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons 58 Table of Contents
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    and Subsequent Clips in Sequence 82 Monitoring Audio 83 Switching to High-Speed Playback 83 Cueing Up 83 Adding Shot Marks During Playback (HD Mode) ...... 84 Clip Operations 85 Clip Operation Menus 85 Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus 86 Displaying the Detailed Information of
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    CLIP Screen 90 Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen (HD Mode Only 91 Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (HD Mode Only 92 Changing the Index Frame (HD Mode Only 92 Dividing a Clip (HD Mode Only 93 Status Displays Showing the Status Screens 94 CAMERA Status Screen 95 AUDIO Status Screen 96 VIDEO Status
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    Warning Indications 139 MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License 142 Specifications 142 General 142 Camera Block 143 Audio Block 143 Displays 143 Media Block 143 Inputs/Outputs 144 Lenses (Supplied with the PMW-F3K 144 Supplied Accessories 145 Optional Accessories 145 Index 146 8 Table of
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    Overview Overview Features The PMW-F3K/F3L is a highly compact and high-performance digital cinema camcorder that uses SxS1) memory cards as its recording medium. It employs a Super-35mm-equivalent single-plate CMOS sensor as the imaging device. With the exclusive PL mount adapter, various PLmount
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    Overview Cutting-edge Camera Technologies Super 35-mm type "Exmor"1) CMOS sensor The PMW-F3K/F3L is equipped with a newly developed Super 35 "Exmor" CMOS sensor, which delivers excellent picture performance with full HD resolution. PL lens mount with hot shoes The camcorder is equipped with hot
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    /XDCAMEX Japan http://www.sony.co.jp/XDCAMEX Using the Software The supplied CD-ROM (labeled "Utility Software for XDCAM") contains application and device driver software required to access to SxS memory cards from a computer and to manage material shot with the camcorder. Information about how to
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    browser, double-click on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM. 2 Select and click on the manual that you wish to read. This opens the PDF file. Memo The files may not be displayed properly , you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony service representative. 12 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals
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    For functions and usage, see the pages shown in parentheses. Camcorder 1 2 ASSIGN 6 ASSIGN 7 STRAERCT/STOP 3 Upper operation block -TBIOITN/ CH-1 MSVMAOOEAUALNLUNDEUITUTICOMOAOTLER CH-2 BDAITSTPLINAFYO/ ASSIGN 5 A HD SDI B SDI OUT MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PICTURE PROFILE RBEATLTEEARSYE
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    the shoulder strap (See the previous page.) 4. Built-in speaker (page 54, page 83) 5. REC REVIEW button (page 57) 6. EXPANDED FOCUS button (page 49) 7. REC START/STOP button (page 36) 8. Grip belt 9. Servo zoom lever It does not function at present. 10. ASSIGN 8 (assignable 8) button (page 58) 11
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    2 5600K CC ND FILTER 2 3 1 OFF LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM ASSIGN 1 2 3 CACHE REC S&Q CH-1 AUDIO LEVEL CH-2 AUDIO CH-1 SELECT CH-2 AUTO MANUAL MONITOR VOLUME 17 16 15 14 13 4 SHUTTER OFF ON WHITE GAIN BALANCE ZEBRA PEAKING TC/U-BIT/ DISPLAY/ STATUS DURATION BATT INFO ASSIGN
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    j G/S J THUMBNAIL PREV STOP NEXT lsL 5 678 1. BARS/CAM (color bar/camera signal switching) button (page 55) 2. F REV (fast reverse) button (page 82 8. NEXT button (page 82) Rear panel Operation block 1 2 34 A HD SDI B MENU SEL/SET CANCEL BATTERY RELEASE AB PICTURE PROFILE SLOT SELECT ON
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    SLOT SELECT ON OFF DC IN TC OUT GENLOCK IN 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3456 7 1. HD SDI A/B (Dual-Link) connectors (BNC type) (page 125) 2. DC IN (DC power input) , refer to the Supplement in the supplied CDROM labeled "Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder." 13. SPARE connector (10-pin) It does not
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    in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder. 1 2 1 T PUSH SET SHOTMARK ZOOM 2 W 9 3 THUMBNAIL SUB CLIP 10 4 5 "Using the IR Remote Commander" on page 30. 18 Parts Identifications Lenses (Supplied with the PMWF3K) 1 2 10 ft ft 30 7 10 15 50 22 16 11 8 5.6 4
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    Overview On-Screen Indications Indications in E-E Display/Recording Mode When this unit is in E-E Display1)/Recording mode, pressing the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button displays the statuses and settings of this unit on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button again
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    Overview 7. Zoom position indication [M] (page 48) 8. Electric color compensation filter indication [M] (page 40) 9. ND filter indication [M] (page 39) 10. TLCS mode indication [M] (page 105) Backlight mode STD
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    a priority even if a battery pack is mounted. For safety, use only the Sony battery pack and AC adaptor listed below: • BP-U60 Lithium-ion Battery Pack • : OFF Note If a battery pack that cannot be used with this camcorder is mounted, an error message is appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen
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    50% to 31% 30% to 11% 10% to 0% The camcorder indicates the remaining usage time in minutes by calculating the available time full charge at the factory. These settings can be changed with "Battery Alarm" (page 116) of the OTHERS menu. 22 Power Supply Using AC Power (DC IN Power) The camcorder
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    Preparations For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the AC-DN10. When recording or Set the power switch to the ON position. The indicator (green) lights and the camcorder enters E-E Display mode. Power switch ON OFF Turning Power Off Set the power switch to the OFF position
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    no operation power was being supplied (no battery pack and no DC IN connection), the Initial Setting display will be displayed when you turn the camcorder on at the next opportunity. • While the Initial Setting display is shown, no other operation except turning the power off is permitted until you
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    Preparations Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder subject. The display direction of the textual information is converted to the readable direction. Adjusting the LCD Monitor You can adjust the angle and the display conditions of the LCD monitor for the best view in various shooting situations
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    according to your current lighting conditions. These adjustments of the viewfinder have no effect on pictures being recorded. Caution Do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece of the viewfinder facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder, and cause
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    various PL-mount lenses can be used with the PMW-F3K/F3L. For other lenses usable with the PMW-F3K/F3L, ask a Sony service representative. For information on handling lenses, refer to the operation guide of the lenses. Caution Do not leave the camcorder with the lens facing the sun. Direct sunlight
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    camcorder with an aberration correction lens may require more time than normally because of data loading at start-up. The lenses supplied with the PMW-F3K are aberration correction lenses. Contact a Sony service wide angle with a zoom lens The flange focal length for this camcorder can be adjusted by
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    3 Connect the white plug of the supplied microphone to the CH-1 connector of the camcorder and the red plug to the CH-2 connector. 4 Set the LINE/MIC/MIC to the same position as that for CH-1. However, if a microphone which supports both stereo and monaural modes is connected and power of +48 V is
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    B Preparations switch for CH-1 to MIC+48V and that for CH-2 to MIC. Sony-made microphones which support both stereo and monaural modes • Microphone supplied with this camcorder • ECM-680S Using External Inputs or Optional Microphones Connect external audio sources or external microphones to the
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    . Activate the function each time when required after you turn the camcorder on. Battery lifetime When the lithium battery's power falls, the IR Remote Commander may not work even if you press the buttons. The average lithium battery's service life is about one year, but this depends on the pattern
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    cards (optional) inserted in the card slots. Preparations About SxS Memory Cards Usable SxS memory cards Use the following Sony-made SxS memory cards (SxS PRO or SxS-1) with this camcorder. Operations are not guaranteed with memory cards other than SxS PRO and SxS-1. SxS PRO • SBP-16 (16GB) • SBP
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    P Preparations 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 before changing the switch setting. Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card AB Access lamps Card slots SLOT SELECT ON OFF Eject
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    button to select the card you wish to use. If a card becomes full during recording, switching to the other card is automatically executed. Note The SLOT as instructed below. Note on formatting Any SxS memory card formatted with a device other than this camcorder cannot be used with the camcorder. To
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    becomes "0," and the message "Media Full" is displayed. Restoring an SxS Memory replace the card, as per the instructions in the message. • An SxS camcorder or the dedicated application software (supplied) (page 127). 2 Format the problem SxS memory card, using the format function of this camcorder
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    second card when the first card becomes full. 3 Adjust the angle of the LCD When you hold the camcorder by the grip, support it from underneath with your of the VIDEO SET menu from "Camera" (factory setting) to "i.LINK" clip (Rec Review) 9 Press the REC REVIEW button. The Rec Review function (page
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    on the Initial Setting display (page 23) or using "System" (page 118) of the OTHERS menu. HD mode When the camcorder is set to HD mode, the video formats set on this camcorder cover the recording bit rate (HQ/SP), recording picture size (horizontal resolution), recording frame rate, and recording
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    , edge crop 720 × 576 25 Progressive, squeeze 720 × 576 25 Progressive, edge crop Indication on this camcorder DVCAM50i SQ DVCAM50i EC DVCAM25P SQ DVCAM25P EC Switching between HD and SD For HD/SD switching use "HD/SD" under "System" of the OTHERS menu. When you change the menu setting, the
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    1920/29.97P HQ 1920/23.98P HQ 1440/59.94i Count r y : HQ 1440/29.97P HD/SD : HQ 1440/23.98P Format : SP 1440/59.94i For details on menu operations, see refer to the Supplement in the supplied CD-ROM labeled "Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder." Note on recording format in SP 1440/23.98P mode
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    B. ATW (Auto-Tracing White balance) mode In this mode, the camcorder automatically adjusts the white balance to the appropriate condition. When the color adjustment speed can be selected with "ATW Speed" (page 105) of the CAMERA SET menu. Holding the ATW value When the ATW Hold function is assigned
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    factory. The setting can be changed with "White Switch " (page 105) of the CAMERA SET menu to select Memory B mode. WHITE GAIN BALANCE L ATW B M A Adjust the lens iris opening. Set it to the proper condition if the manual iris adjustment mode is selected. 5 Press the AUTO WHT BAL button.
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    , such as the lens supplied with the PMW-F3K, close the iris. If a lens on which the iris cannot be completely closed is used, cover the lens entirely with the lens cap or equivalent. 2 Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, display the CAMERA SET menu with , and select "Auto
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    screen. This does not affect recording signals. Displaying the Markers Use "Marker" of the LCD/VF SET menu. Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, display the LCD/VF SET menu with , and select "Marker" from the menu. LCD/VF SET LCD B Set t i ng VF B Safet y Zone
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    Frame" to "On" to insert the guide frame lines into the screen area. 120min STBY TCG 00: the LCD/VF SET menu, you can change the zebra pattern to be displayed. Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, display the LCD/VF SET menu with , and select "Zebra" from the menu. LCD/VF SET
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    required by the shooting conditions. Fixed gain mode (manual gain adjustment) Select the gain of the video amplifier the CAMERA SET menu. To change Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, display the CAMERA SET menu with , and select "Gain Setup" from the menu. CAMERA SET
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    according to the picture brightness. Fixed Shutter (manual adjustment) modes Recording is made with a specified can be set with the CAMERA SET menu. Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, display the CAMERA SET menu with , and select "Shutter." CAMERA SET Auto Black Bal. Gain
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    used when the video format is SP 1440/23.98P, the camcorder is in Slow & Quick Motion mode, or "Auto Shutter" 30 oo m 18dB SHT :1/2000 CH1 CH2 Shooting in Slow Shutter Mode Select "Slow Shutter" from the CAMERA SET menu. CAMERA SET Auto Black Bal. Gain Setup Shu t t e r 00:00 S l ow Shu t t
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    " (page 105) in "Setup Menu List." When using a zoom lens, rotate the zoom ring of the lens to adjust the zoom. For operations of the lens, refer to the operation guide of the lens. For a lens which supports the zoom position indication, the current zoom position is displayed on the screen in the
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    . For operations of the lens, refer to the operation guide of the lens. Expanded Focus When you press the EXPANDED resume the normal angle for recording. EXPANDED FOCUS button REC REVIEW EXPANDED FOCUS W TE NCE ZEBRA PEAKING B A PRST manual focusing easier. This function does not affect
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    or 1/120 seconds. Using the Flicker-Reduction function Set "Mode" of "Flicker Reduce" (page 104) of the CAMERA SET menu to "Auto" or "On" and set "Frequency" to the power-supply frequency (50 Hz or operate when signals are being fed from the HD SDI A/B (Dual-Link) connectors. 50 Reducing Flickers
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    mode The timecode keeps advancing regardless of recording. Regen mode The timecode advances during recording only. When you insert another memory card, the camcorder starts next recording so that the timecode continues to the last recorded timecode on the card. Clock mode The current clock time is
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    Recording Restrictions on the timecode The timecode setting is restricted by the current video format. Video formats Frame setting HQ 1920/59.94i HQ 1920/29.97P HQ 1440/59.94i HQ 1440/29.97P 00 to 29 SP 1440/59.94i DVCAM59.94i SQ DVCAM59.94i EC DVCAM29.97P SQ DVCAM29.97P EC HQ 1920/50i 00
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    AUDIO LEVEL CH-2 AUDIO CH-1 SELECT CH-2 AUTO MANUAL AUDIO LEVEL controls AUDIO SELECT switches Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels You can select automatic or manual adjustment mode independently for each channel. To adjust the levels
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    page 106) of the AUDIO SET menu to "On." Notes • When you manually adjust the recording levels, check that no distortion is generated, by monitoring through to a value less than 5, the recording levels will not reach the full scale. Audio recording in special recording modes • No audio recording is
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    the Color Bars and Reference Tone The camcorder can output a color-bar signal in place of the camera picture. A 1-kHz reference tone is HD SDI (A/B), SDI OUT, HDMI OUT, and i.LINK (HDV/DV) connectors. The VIDEO OUT connector outputs the color-bar signal only. Notes • When recording of the camera
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    Shot Mark screen, see "Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen (HD Mode Only)" on page 91. The camcorder permits you to record two types of shot marks: SHOTMARK 1 or 2 button. SHOTMARK 1 button SHOTMARK 2 button 1 SHOTMARK 2 T ZOOM W PUSH SET THUMBNAIL SUB CLIP PREV . PLAY/PAUSE u NEXT > STOP x
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    HD Mode Only)" on page 88. Rec Review You can review the last recorded clip on the screen (Rec Review). Recording PLAY/PAUSE F FWD REC REVIEW EXPANDED FOCUS REC REVIEW button Press the REC REVIEW Review setting (page 105) of the CAMERA SET menu. It is set to 3 seconds at the factory. Rec Review
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    from SP 1440/23.98P to SP 1440/59.94i). • The Setup and P.PROFILE menus cannot be operated during Rec Review. Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons The camcorder has four assignable buttons to which you can assign various functions for convenience. ASSIGN 2 button ASSIGN 1 button ASSIGN
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    Button" from the OTHERS menu. O T H ER S Al l Reset Camera Data B Time Zone : UTC +09:00 Clock Set B marker, center marker, aspect marker, guide frames) on/ off Last Clip on/off Rec Review Rec Review start/stop Rec Recording Mark add/delete 1) Valid in HD mode only 4 Exit the menu
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    SET menu. CAMERA SET Gain Setup B Shu t t e r B Slow Shut t e r B Color Bar Type : Mul t i 00:00 F l i c ker Reduce : O f f I n t e r val Rec B Frame Rec B Set ting : Off I n t e r v a l Time : 1sec Number of Frames : 1 2 Set "Setting" to "On." The camcorder enters Interval Recording
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    pause recording. • After starting Interval Recording, Rec Review operation is disabled, even during an interval. • mode Set "Setting" of "Interval Rec" of the CAMERA SET menu to "Off." Note It automatically returns to button. It is recommended to fix the camcorder to a tripod or equivalent and use
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    you press the REC START/STOP button, the camcorder records the specified number of frames then enters specified number of frames are recorded. • The Rec Review function cannot be used while recording in Frame Rec Set "Setting" of "Frame Rec" of the CAMERA SET menu to "Off." Recording stops and Frame
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    Recording When the Picture Cache function is active, the camcorder stores the last few seconds of video captured in the on menu operations, see "Basic Menu Operations" on page 100. 1 Select "P.Cache Rec" of the CAMERA SET menu. CAMERA SET Slow Shut t e r B Color Bar Type : Mul t i F l i c ker
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    Set "Setting" of "P.Cache Rec" of the CAMERA SET menu to "Off" or press the assignable is being accessed, such as during playback, Rec Review, or thumbnail screen display, Picture Cache Recording of Slow & Quick Motion Recording When the camcorder is in HD mode and one of the following video
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    CAMERA SET menu. CAMERA SET Color Bar Type : Mul t i F l i c ker Reduce : O f f I n t e r val Rec B Frame Rec B 00:00 P. Cache Rec B S&Q Mot i on B Rec Review displayed. 6 Operating the jog dial, select "Execute." The camcorder enters Slow & Quick Motion mode and the indicator lights.
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    (still picture) of a clip recorded in HD mode can be temporarily superimposed on the current camera picture, permitting you to easily align images image 1 Stop recording to set the camcorder to STBY (recording standby) status. 2 Press the REC REVIEW button to review the recorded images, or press the
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    format is SP 1440/23.98P. • If the recorded picture and the current camera picture differ in video format, the Freeze Mix display cannot be achieved. • The the Supplement in the supplied CD-ROM labeled "Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder." Registering the Customized Settings as a Picture
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    Pr o f i l e Name Mat r i x B Multi Matrix B Whi te B HD Detai l B For details on the setting items, see "Picture Profile Items" on page 71. PP6: SceneF The camcorder is adjusted to the picture quality specified by the selected Profile. (If you select "OFF," the camcorder will be fixed at
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    Recording Resetting a Picture Profile You can reset a selected picture profile to the factory settings (standard status). 1 Select the picture profile you wish to reset as mentioned in "Selecting a Picture Profile using the P.PROFILE menu" on page 68. 2 Select "Reset" from "SET" of the P.PROFILE
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    Recording When overwriting to the picture profile you specified in step 2 ends, the completion message is displayed for three seconds, and the loaded settings are immediately reflected. Note After you start loading, do not remove the SxS memory card until the completion message is displayed. 70
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    Recording 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 Changing the picture profile name Matrix Adjusting the color
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    10000 (3200) Adjust the preset color temperature when Preset white balance mode is selected in steps of 100K. Notes HD Detail Adjusting the details to be applied to the picture in HD mode Setting On / Off Level -99 to +99 (±0) Frequency -99 to +99 (±0) Crispening -99 to +99 (±0) H/V Ratio -99
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    Recording P. PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents SD Detail Adjusting the details to be applied to the picture in SD mode Setting On / Off Level -99 to +99 (±0) Set to "On" to apply the details to the video signal. Adjust the detail level. Frequency -99 to +99 (±0) Set the
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    Recording P. PROFILE SET Items Skin Tone Detail Adjusting the details to be applied to the areas of a specific color phase Aperture Making settings related to aperture correction Subitems and setting values Contents Setting On / Off Set to "On" to enable the detail level adjustment for specific
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    luminance level of the picture. With "Off" the knee conditions can be manually adjusted independently of the luminance level of the picture. Set the knee point the type of reference curve for gamma compensation. STD1 DVW: DVW camcorder equivalent STD2 ×4.5: ×4.5 gain STD3 ×3.5: ×3.5 gain STD4 240M:
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    Recording P. PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Black Gamma Adjusting the black gamma level -99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the level of black gamma function that emphasizes only the dark areas of the picture to clear the tones or on the contrary de-emphasizes it to reduce noise.
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    is displayed. 3 Select "Execute" again. All the clips are deleted from the memory card. Notes • If the SxS memory card contains clips of both of HD mode and SD mode, only the clips of the currently selected mode are deleted. • Clips with the OK mark applied cannot be deleted. For details
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    PAUSE F FWD j G/S J THUMBNAIL PREV STOP NEXT lsL To return to the camera image Press the STOP button to exit the thumbnail screen, returning to the E-E picture page 124. Note Even if the SxS memory card contains clips of both HD and SD modes, the normal thumbnail screen shows only clips of the mode
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    Playback 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
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    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 01/JAN 11 : 53 01/JAN 12 : 53 01/JAN
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    on the current SxS memory card, permitting you to check whether the card contains any clips of another mode than that currently selected. In HD mode, pressing the THUMBNAIL button with the OK-Clip thumbnail screen displayed displays the All-Clip thumbnail screen. In SD mode, pressing the THUMBNAIL
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    NEXT button STOP button PREV button The clips after the selected clips are played back in sequence. When playback of the last clip ends, the camcorder enters PAUSE (still picture) mode at the last frame of the last clip. Press the THUMBNAIL button to return to the thumbnail screen. Notes • The
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    adjustment. You can select audio channel(s) to be monitored with "Audio Output" (page 107) of the AUDIO SET menu. Switching to High-Speed Playback The camcorder permits you to play clips at 4 times, 15 times or 24 times normal speed in the forward or reverse direction. Audio is muffled in 15
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    F FWD button and NEXT button simultaneously. The top of the last-recorded clip on the memory card is cued up. Adding Shot Marks During Playback (HD Mode) In the same manner as in recording, you can add shot marks to the clip during playback. At the point where you wish to
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    Playback Clip Operations In Thumbnail Screen mode, you can operate the clips or confirm and change the subsidiary data for clips using the Clip Operation menus. The corresponding Clip Operation menu pops up on the screens as shown below. Clip Operation Menus Thumbnail screen (page 86) CANCEL
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    of the MARK21) frames with shot mark 2 recorded (page 91) EXPAND CLIP To display the EXPAND CLIP screen (page 90) for the clip 1)Effective in HD mode only. You cannot select in SD mode. 86 Clip Operations
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    of a Clip When you select "DISP CLIP INFO" from a Clip Operation menu, the CLIP INFO screen appears. HD Mode 1 2 3 120min CL I P I NFO PREV CLI P NEXT CL I P 0011 / 0300 4 or next clip with the PREV or NEXT button. 5. OK mark (HD mode only) Displayed only when the selected clip is marked OK.
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    point 11. Timecode at the recording ending point 12. Duration of the clip 13. Recorded audio channels Adding/Deleting the OK Mark to/ from a Clip (HD Mode Only) By adding the OK mark to clips, you can obtain a thumbnail screen of only the marked clips when you press the THUMBNAIL button
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    to another SxS memory card. If the memory card contains clips of both HD and SD modes, only the clips of the currently selected mode are copied. mode. Deleting Clips You can delete clips from the SxS memory card. Note An HD-mode clip marked OK cannot be deleted. To delete the clip, first remove the
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    press the MENU button to exit Menu mode. Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen In HD mode, the EXPAND CLIP screen permits you to divide a clip into 12 clip that you selected on the thumbnail screen. EXPAND CLIP screen in HD mode In HD mode, thumbnail images of the first frames of 12 blocks equal in
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    at the cursor is displayed. 2. Duration The duration of the segmentation file at the cursor is displayed. Clip Operation menu on the EXPAND CLIP screen HD mode When you select a frame on the EXPAND CLIP screen and press the jog dial, the Clip Operation menu pops up to enable further operations
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    selected frame (page 92) DIVIDE CLIP To divide the clip into two clips at the selected frame (page 93) Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (HD Mode Only) In HD mode, you can add shot marks to the clips after recording or delete the recorded shot marks. Adding a shot mark on the EXPAND CLIP
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    Playback Dividing a Clip (HD Mode Only) In HD mode, you can divide a clip into two different clips at the frame you select on the EXPAND CLIP screen (page 90) or the SHOT MARK
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    Connecting External Monitors and Recording Device" on page 124. Available status screens • CAMERA status screen (page 95) • AUDIO status screen (page 96) • VIDEO is also canceled when you change the operation mode of the camcorder.) MENU SEL/SET CANCEL AB PICTURE PROF Status Displays TC/U-BIT
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    Status Screen The settings and statuses related to image shooting are displayed. CAMERA 1/5 Whi t e Bal B : 12000K Gain L : 0dB A : 4700K M: 9dB PRST: 3200K H : 18dB Handle Zoom Speed: 70 Zebra1 : On 70% Sk i n Tone Det a i l : O f f 2: Off P i ct ure Pr of i l e : PP1 STANDARD White
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    Status Displays AUDIO Status Screen Information regarding audio signals is displayed. AUDIO CH-1 CH-2 oo -40 -30 -20 -10 Wi nd F i l t er CH-1 : On CH-2: On EXT-1 CH-1 EXT-2 CH-2 2/5 0 OVER AGC Li nk : L i nked Headphones : CH-3 / CH-4 Speaker : CH-3+CH-4 CH-1/CH-2/CH-3/CH-4: Audio
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    scan format, and aspect (SQ/EC) are displayed. Rec Mode: Recording bit rate (HD mode only) The bit rate (HQ or SP) of the video format set in " OUT connector and DVCAM streams from the i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector To output HD HDMI signals from the HDMI OUT connector and HDV streams from the i.LINK(HDV
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    Media A/Media B: Remaining space, available recording time, and estimated service life (rewriting limit) The remaining space of the SxS memory . The Life value is displayed only for an SxS memory card which supports the life value indication. It indicates the estimated remaining usable period of
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    Setup Menus This camcorder permits you to MENU button, permitting you to select the corresponding menus. CAMERA SET menu For setting the items related to recording other Reduce Interval Rec Frame Rec P.Cache Rec S&Q Motion Rec Review TLCS Shockless White White Switch ATW Speed Horizontal Inv.
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    LENS FILE OTHERS Information Operation Setting All Reset Camera Data Time Zone Clock Set Language Assign Button Tally Hours Meter IR Remote Battery Alarm Battery INFO Genlock Trigger Mode System Clip Format Media Version
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    Example: When the cursor is located at (CAMERA SET menu icon) Menu icon CAMERA SET Auto Black Bal. Gain Setup Shu t t e r 00:00 S l ow Shu t t e r Color Bar Type F l i c ker Reduce B B B : Mul t i B Menu item selection area Note When the camcorder is in EXPANDED FOCUS mode (page 49), the Setup
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    to proceed. The available values of the selected subitems are displayed, and the cursor moves to the current value. CAMERA SET Auto Black Bal. Gain Setup Shu t t e r 00:00 S l ow Shu t t e and a confirmation message is displayed. Following the instructions of message, specify whether to execute or
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    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. CAMERA SET Menu CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Auto Black Bal. Adjusting the black balance
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    CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Flicker Reduce Mode Setting Flicker Auto / On / Off Compensation Set the operation of the Flicker-Reduction function.
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    CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Rec Review Setting the playback time for Rec-Review 3 sec / 10 sec / Clip Set the time to play the last recorded clip using the RecReview function. 3 sec: Last 3 seconds 10 sec: Last 10 seconds
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    CAMERA C: For lenses with a Cooke-type connector and those supplied with the PMW-F3K Type A: For lenses with a ARRI-type connector Off: For other -20 dBu to -65 dBu (-41 dBu) in steps of 3 dB in Manual audio adjustment mode. TRIM CH-2 Finely adjust the sensitivity of channel 2 of microphone input
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    AUDIO SET Menu items Audio Output Setting for audio outputs Subitems and setting values Monitor CH CH-1/CH-2 (CH-3/CH-4) CH-1+CH-2 (CH-3+CH-4) CH-1 (CH-3) CH-2 (CH-4) Output CH CH-1/CH-2 CH-3/CH-4 Alarm Level 0 to 7 (4) Beep On / Off Contents Select the audio channel(s) to be fed to the headphones
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    and audio signal for the input source. Camera: Camera image i.LINK: HDV/DVCAM input via the i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector Note SDI/HDMI/ i.LINK I/O Select Selecting input/ output signals for the connectors. With a video format of HQ 1920/ HQ 1440/HQ 1280: HD SDI SD SDI HD HDMI SD HDMI P SD HDMI i SD
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    3G RGB444 & Video 3G RGB444 & S-Log To turn the function to enabling recording synchronized with this camcorder. HD SDI Remote I/F: To feed a REC trigger signal to a recorder connected to the SDI OUT and HD SDI A/B connectors. LCD/VF SET Menu LCD/VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values
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    is "Mask," select the brightness of 90% / 80% / 70% / 60% / 50% / images outside the aspect marker. 40% / 30% / 20% / 10% / 0% Guide Frame On / Off Turn the guide frame marker on/off. Zebra Setting the zebra pattern Zebra Select 1 / 2 / Both Select the zebra pattern(s) to be displayed. 1: To
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    the depth-of-field indication. Meter: To indicate in meters Feet: To indicate in feet Off: To not indicate Zoom Position Number / Bar / Off Select the type of zoom position indication. Number: Indication with a number Bar: Indication with a bar Off: To not display Audio Level Meter On / Off
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    TC/UB SET Menu TC/UB SET Menu items Timecode Setting the timecode Users Bit Setting the user bits TC Format Setting the timecode format Subitems and setting values Contents Mode Preset / Regen / Clock Set the timecode mode. Preset: To start the timecode from the specified value Regen (
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    characters The file number of the file being selected is displayed. Specify whether to automatically retrieve the lens file for the mounted lens that supports serial communication. Off: To not use On (Lens Name): To retrieve the lens file corresponding to the model name of the lens and reflect
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    LENS FILE Menu items Setting Performing adjustments for a lens file Subitems and setting values Reset Setting Execute/Cancel Flare R -99 to +99 (±0) Flare G -99 to +99 (±0) Flare B -99 to +99 (±0) White Offset R -99 to +99 (±0) White Offset B -99 to +99 (±0) Shading R H SAW -99 to +99 (±0) Shading
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    values All Reset Resetting to the factory status Execute/Cancel Camera Data Storing/recalling the menu settings Store Execute/Cancel Recall messages English / Chinese / Japanese Contents Select "Execute" to reset the camcorder to the factory status. Select "Execute" to store the setting values
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    Remote / Shot Mark1 / Shot Rec Review: For starting a Rec Review Mark2 / VF Mode / BRT Disp OK Mark: For adding an OK mark (HD mode only, not valid in thumbnail display/playback Note The setting automatically returns to "Off" when the camcorder is turned off. Battery Alarm Low BATT Setting the
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    of charge/discharge is displayed. The estimated total capacity of full charge is displayed. The current output voltage is displayed. Remaining to +999 (±0) Set the H phase (phase of the horizontal sync signal) of HD signal for genlock operation. Set the H phase (phase of the horizontal sync signal)
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    .94i EC DVCAM29.97P SQ DVCAM29.97P EC Country: PAL Area DVCAM50i SQ DVCAM50i EC DVCAM25P SQ DVCAM25P EC Select the video format for recording. HD mode • Bit rate HQ or SP • Horizontal resolution 1920, 1440, or 1280 • Frame rate 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, or 59.94 • Scan system
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    "Execute" to format the SxS memory card in slot A. Select "Execute" to format the SxS memory card in slot B. The current software version of the camcorder is displayed. Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Setup Menu List 119
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    been loaded. 1)If recording/playback cannot be made with an SxS memory card because it has been operated with a device other than this camcorder, or for some other reason, updating the managerial file on the card may improve the situation. Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings 120 Setup Menu
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    setup condition can be immediately obtained. For the setup file operations, use "Camera Data" of the OTHERS menu. Note The Clock Set, Time Zone, Retrieving the Setup File When you retrieve the stored setup file, the camcorder settings are changed according to the file. 1 Insert the memory card on
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    file upon lens replacement. You can save up to 32 lens files in the camcorder's built-in memory and up to 64 lens files on an SxS memory card. for which you wish to store the compensation data in a file. 2 Turn on the camcorder by setting the power switch to ON. 3 To save the lens file to an SxS
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    name will be loaded with either setting.) Automatic Retrieval of a Lens File When you are using a lens that supports serial communication, you can set up the camcorder by automatically loading the lens file that corresponds to the lens settings (Lens Auto Recall function). Storing/Retrieving the
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    are output as 2-3 pulled-down NTSC signals. SDI OUT connector (BNC type) The connector is set at the factory to output an HD SDI signal. When you set the camcorder to SD mode, the connector outputs an SD SDI signal. Using "SDI/HDMI/i.LINK I/O Select" (page 108) of the VIDEO SET menu
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    HD SDI A/B connectors can be enabled by setting "DualLink & Gamma Select" (page 109) of the VIDEO SET menu to "1.5G YPbPr422 & Video." Camera images can be displayed on a video monitor that supports camcorder support information for the driver, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support
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    an extended drive by the computer. When two memory cards are mounted in this camcorder, they are acknowledged as two independent extended drives by the computer. SxS memory card , refer to the operating instructions of the SBAC-US10. Connecting External Devices 126 Operating Clips With a Computer
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    not be maintained. To avoid such a problem, use the dedicated application software. For the or refer to the User's Guide contained in the CD-ROM. For support information on the dedicated application software conforms to the recording formats used with this camcorder. To use Final Cut Pro of Apple Inc
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    HD mode DVCAM: To output a DVCAM stream in SD mode • Set "Trigger Mode" (page 117) of the OTHERS menu to "Both" or "External." Both: To record both on the memory card in the camcorder , refer to the operation manual of that device. 3 Start recording on the camcorder. The external device starts
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    and use an appropriate i.LINK cable. • In searching pictures of this camcorder on the computer, it may take some time until the display is For operations of the nonlinear editing software, refer to the operation manual of the software. Recording External Input Signals The HDV stream input from
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    IEEE 1394 proposed by Sony, is a trademark supported by many companies worldwide. device supports is identified on "Specifications" page of the operating instructions supplied with be transmitted per second. i.LINK operation with your camcorder For details on operation when other equipment with i.
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    the PMW-F3K/F3L are used in the same shooting location, recording can be made in synchronization with a specific reference signal, and the timecode can be matched among all the units. Aligning the phase of the video signal (Genlock) Genlock operation is enabled by supplying an SD or HD reference
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    stabilizes before recording. • If the frequency of the reference video signal is not the same as the frame frequency of the camcorder, the camcorder cannot be correctly genlocked. In such a case, the timecode is not correctly synchronized with the external timecode. • When the connection is
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    camcorder, and cause fire. Shipping • Remove the memory cards before transporting the unit. • If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other transportation service ASSIGN A HD SDI B In the event of operating problems If you should experience problems with the unit, contact your Sony dealer. Note
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    careful not to let the laser beam be directed into the lens of the camcorder. About the LCD panels The LCD panels are manufactured with extremely high-precision by the following operations: -Changing the video format -Rec Review -Starting playback from the Thumbnail screen -Reversing the LCD panel
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    use other PMW-series products to play materials recorded on the PMW-F3K/F3L, any media in which clips of formats not supported by those products camcorder at the factory. The backup battery retains the date, time, and timecode in Free Run mode even when no operating power is being supplied. Service
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    1 Open the cover of the backup battery holder on the bottom by loosening the screw, and remove the battery. CR32V025 2 Insert a new backup battery (CR2032) with the + symbol on the battery facing outside. CR32V025 3 Attach the cover in the original position. CR32V025 136 Backup Battery Appendixes
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    Troubleshooting Operating Power Symptoms Cause Remedy The camcorder does not No battery pack is mounted The power switch is set to OFF. The SxS memory card is writeprotected. The SxS memory card is full. Set the power switch to ON. Release the write protection (page 32), or replace the card
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    "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 not react as expected, for example, no picture appears on Turn the power off, and connect the cable again. • Change the i.LINK cable. Appendixes 138 Troubleshooting
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    Tally lamps Rapidly flashing Cause and measures The camcorder may be defective. 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
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    after copying the clips, as required. Neither recording nor playback can be done, as the memory card is defective. It cannot be operated with this camcorder. Replace it with another card. A card of a different file system or an unformatted card was inserted. It cannot be used with this
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    connected to slot B Tally lamps Cause and measures There is not enough capacity for dividing a clip. The memory card comes to the end of its service life. Make a backup copy and replace the card with another one as soon as possible. Recording/playback may not be performed properly if you continue
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    (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage temperature -20ºC to +60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF) Recording/playback formats Video HD HQ Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35 Mbps / VBR 1920 × 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P 97P, 25P, 23.98P 1280 × 720/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P HD SP Mode: MPEG-2 MP@H-14, 25 Mbps /CBR 1440 × 1080 /59.94i, 50i (
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    HD-SDI DualLink Off) Mass Approx. 2.4 kg (5 lb 4.7 oz) (without accessories) Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 151 × 189 × 210 mm (6 × 71/2 × 83/8 inches) (PMW-F3L, not including projecting parts) Camera Block Pickup device Super-35mm Picture size 640 (H) × 3 (RGB) × 480 (V) delta sequence Transmission
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    type (1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω, HD-Y or analog composite signal SDI OUT connector BNC type (1) HDMI OUT connector Type A (1) HD SDI A/B connectors BNC type (2) connector (1) Lenses (Supplied with the PMWF3K) SCL-P35T20 Focal length 35 mm Iris Manual, T2.0 to C (close) Focus Manual, 0.35 mm to ∞ Filter
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    Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder (PDF Operating Instructions and Supplement) (1) Operating Instructions (English version and Japanese version, 1 each) SxS Device Driver Software End-User License Agreement (1) With PMW-F3K only SCL-P35T20 (focal length: 35mm successfully. SONY WILL NOT
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    59 BRT Disp 59 built-in clock 23 Built-in speaker 83 BUTTON/REMOTE Status 98 Buzzer 139 C CACHE REC lamp 63 Camera Data 115, 121 CAMERA SET Menu 103 CAMERA Status 95 CANCEL button 86 Card slots 33 Center Marker 43 Clip 37, 119 CLIP INFO screen 87 clip name 37 Clip
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    Mix 59, 66 G gain 45 Gain Setting 45 Gain Setup 45, 103 GAIN switch 45 Gamma 75 Genlock 117 GENLOCK IN connector 131 Guide Frame 44 H HD Detail 72 HD SDI A/B connectors 125 HDMI OUT connector 124 Headphone connector 54, 83 high-speed playback 83 HISTOGRAM 59 Histogram 59 Horizontal Inv. 106 Hours
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    Low Key SAT 76 M Marker 43, 59, 110 Matrix 71 Media Full 35 Media Near Full 35 MENU button 100 Menu controls 100 microphone holder 29 MONITOR VOLUME buttons Data 76 PREV button 83 Profile Name 71 R Rec 59 Rec Review 36, 57, 59, 105 REC REVIEW button 36, 57 Rec Run mode 51 Recall 121 reference tone 55
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    button 81, 83 Time Zone 23, 115 Timecode 112 TLCS 20, 105 Trigger Mode 117 Tripod receptacle 17 Troubleshooting 137 U USB cable 126 user bits 52 Users Bit 112 UTC 23 V Version 119 Version Up 120 VF button 44 zebra patterns 44 Zebra Select 44 Zebra1 Level 44 Zoom Position 48 Index 149 Appendixes
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4-276-626-
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Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
PMW-F3K
PMW-F3L
© 2011 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
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