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Sony PMW-F3K Operating Instructions

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2IMPORTANT
WARNING
For the customers in the U.S.A.
For the customers in Canada
3For the customers in Europe
For the State of California, USA only
For the customers in Taiwan only
For the Customers in Brazil only
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4Table of Contents
- Overview
- Preparations
- 5Recording
- 6Playback
- 7Status Displays
- Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
- Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data
- 8Connecting External Devices
- Appendixes
  - Multiple-format recording
  - HD Recording System
- Overview
9Features
- 10Cutting-edge Camera Technologies
- Creative Recording Modes and Settings
- A variety of functions and designs for high operability
11Using the Software
- XDCAM EX web sites
- Preparations
- To read the documents
- 1
  - drive.
- 2
  - wish to read.
12Reading the CD-ROM Manuals
- Parts Identifications 13
- Overview For functions and usage, see the pages shown in parentheses.
  - To remove
    - R
- 1. 2. 3.
  - Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below.
- 4. 5.
  - (page 54, page 83)
- 6. 7. 8. 9.
13Parts Identifications
- Camcorder
  - LCD BRIGHT LCD B.LIGHT
  - Side panel (page 15)
  - Upper operation block (page 16)
  - Rear panel (page 16) Bottom (page 17)
  - Press the tab to unlock.
  - 141. 2. 3.
  - 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
  - 10. 11.
  - 12.
  - 13. 14. 15.
  - 16.
  - 17. 18.
  - Side panel
    - 1.
    - 17.
    - 2.
    - 3. 4. 5. 6.
    - 7. 8. 9. 10.
    - 11.
    - 12. 13.
    - 14.
    - 15.
    - 16.
    - 18.
    - 19.
    - 20.
  - 1515 14
  - 17
  - 16
  - 56 7891011 12
  - 18
  - 19 20
    - 16Operation block on the handle
    - Upper operation block
    - Rear panel
    - Bottom
  - 1710 11
  - 23 4 5 6 7
    - 1.
    - 2.
    - 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
    - 8.
    - 9.
    - 10. 11. 12. 13.
    - 1. 2.
- 18IR Remote Commander (Supplied)
- Lenses (Supplied with the PMW- F3K)
  - 1.
  - 2.
  - 3.
  - 4. 5. 6.
19On-Screen Indications
- Indications in E-E Display/Recording Mode
  - 21
  - 0
  - .
    - 11 12 13 14 15 16
    - 12345
- 20STD
  - Mounting the battery pack
  - Removing the battery pack
  - Checking battery charge remaining
  - Preparations
21Power Supply
- Using a Battery Pack
  - If the battery charge remaining becomes low
- 22Using AC Power (DC IN Power)
  - Setting the area of use
- 1
  - Country then press the dial.
  - Turning Power On
  - Turning Power Off
23Setting the Area of Use and the Clock
- 242
  - area of use.
  - Setting the time and date
- 1
  - Date/Time then press the dial.
- 2
  - press the dial.
- 3
  - second in sequence in the same manner.
  - Turning on/off the LCD monitor
  - Adjusting the angle
  - Adjusting the backlight
  - Adjusting the color, contrast, and brightness
25Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
- Adjusting the LCD Monitor
  - Turning the viewfinder on/off
  - Adjusting the focus in the viewfinder
  - Adjusting the backlight
  - Switching between color and monochrome modes
  - Adjusting the contrast and brightness
- 26Adjusting the Viewfinder
- 1
  - counterclockwise and remove the mount cap from the lens mount.
- 2
  - alignment pin at the upper part of the lens mount of the camcorder and set the lens in place.
- 3
  - mount frame clockwise to secure the lens.
27Attaching a Lens
- Attaching a Lens
  - Adjusting the flange focal length
  - Removing the lens
- 281
  - mount frame counterclockwise.
  - Using Lens Files
- 2
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
29Attaching the Microphone
- Using the Supplied Microphone
  - Before use
  - To use the IR Remote Commander
- Using External Inputs or Optional Microphones
30Using the IR Remote Commander
- Replacing the battery in the IR Remote Commander
- 311
  - the battery holder 2, and remove the battery.
- 2
  - Usable SxS memory cards
  - Notes on using SxS memory cards
  - For write protection
32Handling SxS Memory Cards
- About SxS Memory Cards
  - Handling SxS Memory Cards 33
  - Preparations
  - Inserting an SxS memory card
- 331
- 2
  - slot.
    - The access lamp lights in red then changes to green once the memory card is ready for use.
- 3
  - Removing an SxS memory card
- 1
  - button to release the lock, then pull the button out.
  - Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card
    - Lamp Slot statuses
- 342
  - the card.
  - To execute formatting
  - Switching Between SxS Memory Cards
  - Formatting an SxS Memory Card
  - Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording
    - Replacing an SxS memory card
  - 35Restoring an SxS Memory Card
    - To restore a card
      - Select Execute by turning the jog dial then press the dial.
      - 1
      - 2
      - 3
    - Preparations
- 1 2
- 3
  - the best view.
- 4
  - Recording
- 5
  - and white balance, as required.
- 6 7
  - the handle or the grip.
- 8
  - START/STOP button again.
  - Checking the last recorded clip (Rec Review)
- 9
  - Recording
36Basic Operation Procedure
- HD mode
37Selecting the Video Format
- Selectable Formats
  - 1920/59.94i
    - Selecting the Video Format
    - With PAL Area selected
      - ancel
  - SD mode (DVCAM mode)
    - With PAL Area selected
    - HD/SD switching is disabled during recording and playback.
- 381
  - camcorder to Menu mode, display the OTHERS menu with , and select HD/SD from System.
- 2
  - A confirmation message is displaye d.
  - The camcorder is automatically turned off, then is restarted, activating the menu setting.
    - For details on menu operations, see Basic Menu
  - Format Indication on this
  - Format Indication on this camcorder Format Indication on this
  - Switching between HD and SD
    - Change Mode? HD > SD Execute C
  - Changing the Format
39Switching the ND Filters
- CC
- 5600K
- ND1 TLCS
- ATW 4300K
- Preset mode
- Memory A mode, Memory B mode
- ATW (Auto-Tracing White balance) mode
40Using the 5600K CC Filter
- 5600K CC ND1 TLCS
- Selecting the Adjustment Mode
Adjusting the White Balance
- 411
  - memory, select Memory A or Memory B mode.
  - Executing Auto White Balance
- 2
  - according to the lighting condition.
- 3
  - lighting condition and shoot it so that a white area is obtained on the screen.
- 4
- 5
- 1
- 2
- 3
  - balance adjustment.
42Adjusting the Black Balance
- Activating the marker indications
- Displaying the safety-zone marker
- Displaying the center marker
- Displaying the aspect marker
43Displaying the Markers and Zebra Patterns
- Displaying the Markers
  - Displaying the guide frame lines
- 44Displaying the Zebra Patterns
  - Turning the zebra-pattern indication on/ off
  - Changing the zebra pattern
  - Fixed gain mode (manual gain adjustment)
  - AGC mode (automatic gain control)
    - 6400
    - :
    - SO
    - I
    - ATW 4300K
    - TLCS
    - ATW 4300K
    - TLCS
  - Selecting the gain with the switch
45Setting the Gain
- Recording With Fixed Gain
- Recording in AGC Mode
  - S
  - ++ T1.6
  - Auto Shutter mode
  - Fixed Shutter (manual adjustment) modes
  - Slow Shutter mode
  - Setting the shutter mode and speed
46Setting the Electronic Shutter
- Shooting in Auto Shutter Mode Shooting in a Fixed Shutter Mode
- 47Shooting in Slow Shutter Mode
  - :1/2000
  - SHT
48Adjusting the Iris
Adjusting the Zoom
- Expanded Focus
- Peaking
49Adjusting the Focus
- W
  - Setting the shutter speed according to the power-supply frequency
  - Using the Flicker-Reduction function
50Reducing Flickers
- Rec Run mode
- Free Run mode
- Regen mode
- Clock mode
- Setting the timecode to a desired value
- 1 2
  - Setting line and select SET.
  - Resetting the timecode
- 1
  - Using the actual time as the timecode
  - Switching between DF and NDF of the timecode
51Setting the Time Data
- Running Modes of the Timecode
- Setting the Timecode
  - Setting the Time Data
  - Restrictions on the timecode
    - The timecode setting is restricted by the current video format.
    - - 1)
      - 2)
      - 3)
  - Setting eight digits as desired
- 521 2
  - and select SET.
  - Displaying the Time Data
    - You can set hexadecimal digits A to F with the corresponding alphabetics.
    - Recording the current date as the user bits
      - Video formats Frame setting
      - TC Format
  - Setting the User Bits
    - 1920/59.94i
    - To adjust the levels automatically (AGC)
53Recording Audio Signals
- Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels
  - To adjust the levels manually
  - Audio recording in special recording modes
    - gg
    - SHT
    - :1/2000
- 54Monitoring the Audio
  - Press the BARS/CAM button.
55Outputting the Color Bars and Reference Tone
- Inserting a shot mark during recording
  - Press the SHOTMARK 1 or 2 button where you wish to insert a mark.
- Adding the OK mark
- Deleting the OK mark
- 1
  - you assigned the OK Mark function.
56Recording Shot Marks
Adding the OK Mark
- Press the REC REVIEW button after recording is finished.
57Rec Review
58Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons
- Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons 59
- Function Contents
- Changing Functions
  - Use Assign Button of the OTHERS menu.
    - For details on menu operations, see Basic Menu
- 591
- 2
- 3
  - assign a function.
    - 1)
    - The assigned functions can be viewed on the BUTTON/REMOTE status screen (page 98).
    - Function Contents
- 1
- 3
  - Performing Interval Recording
    - Interval Time.
- 4
  - at a time with Number of Frames.
- 5
  - Press the REC START/STOP button on the
60Interval Recording
- Stopping Interval Recording
  - Press the REC START/STOP button on the
- Canceling Interval Recording mode
- 1
61Frame Recording
- 623
  - for one recording session.
  - Performing Frame Recording
- 1
  - the handle or the grip.
- 2
  - again.
  - Stopping Frame Recording
    - Set Setting of Frame Rec of the CAMERA SET menu to Off.
- 1
- 3
  - Time.
  - Starting Picture Cache Recording
    - Check that the CACHE REC lamp is lit and press the REC START/STOP button on the
63Picture Cache Recording
- Performing Picture Cache Recording
  - Stopping Picture Cache Recording
  - Canceling Picture Cache function
64Slow & Quick Motion Recording
- 651
  - CAMERA SET menu.
    - 29/24fps
- 2
  - Quick Motion recording with On Format.
- 3
  - S&Q Ratio.
- 4 5
- 6
  - Starting recording
    - Press the REC START/STOP button on the
  - Recording in Slow & Quick Motion Mode
    - 1920/23.98P
    - Stopping recording
      - Press the REC START/STOP button on the
    - Canceling Slow & Quick Motion mode
    - To use the Freeze Mix function
    - Superimposing a Freeze Mix image
- 1
  - STBY (recording standby) status.
- 2
  - review the recorded images, or press the ASSIGN button to which you assigned Freeze Mix.
- 3
  - assigned Freeze Mix at the image with which you want align.
  - Canceling Freeze Mix status
66Freeze Mix: Image Alignment
67Picture Profiles
- Registering the Customized Settings as a Picture Profile
- 681
  - The P.PROFILE menu is displayed.
  - 1
  - PP
  - ATW 4300K
  - TLCS
  - Selecting a Picture Profile
- 2
  - from the P. PROFILE menu then select the picture profile number (PP1 to PP10) to operate.
- 3
  - and make the settings of the picture profile items.
    - For details on the setting items, see Picture Profile Items on page 71.
- 4
  - the PICTURE PROFILE button to exit the menu.
  - Selecting a Picture Profile using the P.PROFILE menu
- 1
  - The P.PROFILE menu is displayed.
- 2
  - then the desired picture profile from the list.
- 3
  - to exit the menu.
    - The picture profile being selected is displayed when you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button.
    - You can copy the settings of a selected picture profile to another picture profile.
- 1
  - mentioned in Selecting a Picture Profile using the P. PROFILE menu.
- 2
  - P.PROFILE menu.
    - The picture profile numbers are listed on the screen.
- 3
  - Execute and Cancel are displayed.
  - Copying the Settings of a Picture Profile
    - Example:
- 691
  - reset as mentioned in Selecting a Picture Profile using the P.PROFILE menu on page 68.
- 2
  - P.PROFILE menu.
  - Storing a Picture Profile
- 1
  - into a slot.
- 2
- 3 4
  - Loading a Picture Profile
- 1
  - contains the picture profile to be loaded into a slot.
- 2
  - which the picture profile is to be loaded from the memory card.
- 3 4
  - Resetting a Picture Profile
  - Storing a Picture Profile on an SxS Memory Card
    - Picture Profiles 71
    - The values when Off is selected at SEL of the P.PROFILE menu are shown in bold face (example:
  - 71Picture Profile Items
    - Profile Name
    - Matrix
    - Multi Matrix
    - 72White
    - HD Detail
    - 73Picture Profiles 73
    - SD Detail
    - 74Skin Tone Detail
    - Aperture
    - 75Picture Profiles 75
    - Knee
    - Gamma
    - Black
    - 761.
    - 2.
      - Deleting Clips 77
      - For clip deletion in Thumbnail Screen mode, see Deleting Clips on page 89.
    - To delete using the assignable button
      - Assign the Last Clip DEL function to one of the assignable buttons (see page 58) in advance.
- 1
  - you have assigned Last Clip DEL.
    - A confirmation message is displayed.
- 2
  - The last recorded clip is deleted from the memory card.
  - To delete using the Setup menu
- 1
  - A confirmation message is displayed.
- 3
  - The last recorded clip is deleted from the memory card.
    - For details on menu operations, see Basic Menu
  - Deleting Clips Collectively
- 1
  - A confirmation message is displaye d.
- 3
  - All the clips are deleted from the memory card.
77Deleting Clips
- Deleting the Last Recorded Clip
  - Playback
78Thumbnail Screens
- HD mode
  - 8 1. 2. 3.
  - 4.
  - 5.
  - 6. 7.
  - 8.
- 79Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen
  - 2345 6
    - SD mode
  - 80234 5
    - 7 1. 2.
    - 5.
    - 3.
    - 4.
    - 6.
    - 7.
    - Displaying the OK-Clip thumbnail screen (HD mode)
    - Displaying the All-Clip thumbnail screen
    - Switching the SxS memory cards
- 81Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen
- 1
  - to the thumbnail image of the clip with which you wish to start playback.
- 2
  - Information displayed on the playback
    - 1. 2. 3.
    - 4.
82Playing Back Clips
- Playing Back the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequence
  - 5.
  - 6.
  - Pausing the playback
  - Stopping playback
    - Press the THUMBNAIL button.
    - Press the STOP button.
- 83Monitoring Audio
- Switching to High-Speed Playback
- Cueing Up
- 84Adding Shot Marks During Playback (HD Mode)
85Clip Operations
- Clip Operation Menus
  - Displaying a Clip Operation menu
  - Selecting a Clip Operation menu item
  - Clip Operation menu on the thumbnail
- 86Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus
  - 1. 2.
  - 3.
  - 4.
  - 5.
  - 6. 7. 8.
- 87Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip
  - 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
  - Adding the OK mark
- 881
  - Copying Clips
- 2
  - Deleting the OK mark
- 1
- 2
  - the jog dial.
  - Copying a specified clip
- 1
  - memory card, select the clip you wish to copy then press the jog dial.
- 2
  - Adding/Deleting the OK Mark to/ from a Clip (HD Mode Only)
- 893
  - jog dial.
  - Deleting Clips
    - Copying clips collectively
- 1
  - thumbnail screen of the source card is displayed.
- 2
- 4
  - Deleting a specified clip
- 1
  - thumbnail screen then press the jog dial.
- 2
- 3
  - the jog dial.
  - Deleting clips collectively
- 1
  - thumbnail screen of the clips to be deleted is displayed.
- 2
- 4
- 1
  - then press the jog dial.
- 2
  - EXPAND CLIP screen in HD mode
    - 1.
    - 2.
  - Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen
- 90S1 S2
  - Clip Operations 91
  - Playback
  - EXPAND CLIP screen in SD mode
    - Current frame number
    - 1.
      - The timecode of the segmentation file at the cursor is displayed.
    - 2.
      - The duration of the segmentation file at the cursor is displayed.
  - Clip Operation menu on the EXPAND CLIP
  - 911 2
    - The Clip Operation menu pops up.
  - 3
    - MARK1, or SHOT MARK2.
    - SHOT MARK screen example
      - The detailed information of the clip is displa yed at the bottom of the screen.
      - Item Function
        EXPAND (COARSE)
        To decrease the number of partitions of the clip EXPAND (FINE)
        To add shot mark 1 to the selected frame (page 92) SHOT MARK2 ADD
        To add shot mark 2 to the selected frame (page 92)
        SHOT MARK1 DEL
        To delete shot mark 1 from the selected frame (page 92) SHOT MARK2 DEL
    - Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen (HD Mode Only)
      - Item Function
      - 1.
      - Clip Operation menu on the SHOT MARK
      - Adding a shot mark on the EXPAND CLIP
  - 921
  - 2
    - Deleting a shot mark
  - 1
  - 2
  - 1
  - 2
    - Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (HD Mode Only)
    - Changing the Index Frame (HD Mode Only)
  - 931
    - Dividing a Clip (HD Mode Only)
  - 2
    - Available status screens
    - Activating the status screen display
      - Press the STATUS button.
    - Switching the status screens
    - Canceling the status screen display
    - Status Displays
94Showing the Status Screens
- CAMERA Status Screen 95
- Status Displays
- The settings and statuses related to image shooting are displayed.
- White Bal: White balance status
95CAMERA Status Screen
- Display Contents
96AUDIO Status Screen
97VIDEO Status Screen
98BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen
BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen
- Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
99Overview of the Setup Menus
- Setup Menu Configuration
- Setup Menu Layers
  - Menu controls
  - Displaying the Setup menu
    - Press the MENU button.
100Basic Menu Operations
- Basic Menu Operations 101
- Example: When the cursor is located at (CAMERA SET menu icon)
  - Reduce
  - T
  - ar
  - S
  - w
  - lo
  - lack
  - uto
  - R
  - E
  - M
  - C
  - Menu item selection area
- Setting the Setup menus
- 1011
  - the icon of the menu you wish to set.
    - The selectable menu items are displayed in the menu item selection area to the right of the icon.
- 2
- 3
  - menu item you wish to set then press the dial to proceed.
    - Menu icon
      - SET
      - al. Gain
      - Setup Shutter S
      - hutter Color
      - ype Flicker
      - Multi
      - :
    - Basic Menu Operations
- 1024
  - Available value area
  - jog dial to set the cursor to the subitem you wish to set then press the dial to proceed.
    - The normal camera picture is resumed.
- 5
  - jog dial then press the dial to make the setting.
    - Choices
      - ff
      - Reduce
      - T
      - ar
      - S
      - w
      - lo
      - lack
      - uto
      - R
      - E
      - M
      - C
  - Entering a character string
- 1
  - then press the dial to proceed.
    - The cursor moves to the next column.
- 2
  - to the last column/digit.
    - The cursor moves to SET.
- 3
  - The setting is completed.
  - Terminating the menu operation
    - Press the MENU button.
      - SET
      - al. Gain
      - Setup Shutter S
      - hutter Color
      - ype Flicker
      - Multi O
      - On Off
      - : :
      - Example
      - Setup Menu List 103
103Setup Menu List
- CAMERA SET Menu
  - Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
    - Auto Black Bal.
    - Gain Setup
    - Shutter
    - Slow Shutter
    - Color Bar Type
    - 104Flicker Reduce
    - Interval Rec
    - Frame Rec
    - P.Cache Rec
    - S&Q Motion
    - 105Setup Menu List 105
    - Rec Review
    - TLCS
    - Shockless White
    - White Switch <B>
    - ATW Speed
    - Horizontal Inv.
    - Lens IF
- 106AUDIO SET Menu
  - AUDIO SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
    - Audio Input
    - 107Setup Menu List 107
    - Audio Output
- 108VIDEO SET Menu
  - VIDEO SET Menu items Setting values Contents
    - Input Source Select
    - SDI/HDMI/ i.LINK I/O Select
      - SD SDI
    - SDI/HDMI Out Display
    - Setup Menu List 109
    - Video Out Display
    - Down Converter
    - 23.98P Output
    - Dual-Link & Gamma Select
    - SDI Rec Control
- 109LCD/VF SET Menu
  - Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
    - LCD
    - 110VF
    - Peaking
    - Marker
    - Zebra
    - 111Setup Menu List 111
    - Display On/Off
- 112TC/UB SET Menu
  - TC/UB SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
    - Timecode
    - Users Bit
    - TC Format
    - Setup Menu List 113
- 113LENS FILE Menu
  - LENS FILE Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
    - Information
    - Operation
    - Setting
  - 114LENS FILE Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
    - Setup Menu List 115
- 115OTHERS Menu
  - All Reset
  - Camera Data
  - Time Zone
  - Clock Set
  - Language
  - 116Assign Button
  - Tally
  - Hours Meter
  - IR Remote
  - Battery Alarm
  - 117Setup Menu List 117
  - Battery INFO
  - Genlock
  - Trigger Mode
  - 118System
  - Setup Menu List 119
  - Clip
  - 1191
  - Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
  - 2
  - 3
    - Format Media
    - Version
- 1
  - wish to store the setup file to a card slot.
  - Resetting to the Standard Values
- 2
- 3
- 1
  - stored the setup file into a card slot.
- 2
- 3
  - Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data
121Setup File
- Storing the Setup File
- Retrieving the Setup File
  - Lens Files
  - Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data
  - You can set the compensation data in a lens file using the LENS FILE menu.
- 1
  - the compensation data in a file.
- 2
  - power switch to ON.
- 3
  - card, first insert the card into a memory card slot.
    - Check that the memory card icon corresponding to the slot is displayed on the LCD monitor/
  - Saving a Lens File
- 4 5
  - camcorder to Menu mode and select the LENS FILE menu with .
- 6
  - compensation values.
- 7
  - select Operation.
- 8
  - characters) for the data, select File Name and specify the name.
- 9
- 10
  - A list of lens files appears. File numbers where No File is displayed are empty file numbers.
122Lens Files
- Item Contents
- 12311
- 12
  - Automatic Retrieval of a Lens File
- 1
- 2
- 4
  - Retrieving Lens Files
    - SDI OUT connector (BNC type)
    - HDMI OUT connector (Type A connector)
    - VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type) and AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors (RCA phono jacks)
    - Connecting External Devices
124Connecting External Monitors and Recording Device
- HD SDI A/B (Dual-Link) connectors (BNC type)
- i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (IEEE1394, 4-pin)
- Using the ExpressCard slot of a computer
125Operating Clips With a Computer
- Connecting with a USB cable
  - USB
  - Connect
- Checking the connection to the camcorder
- 1261
- 2
  - dial.
- 3
  - Now? Execute C
  - ancel
  - 127Removing an SxS memory card
    - 1.
    - 2.
    - 3.
  - Using the supplied application software
  - Using a nonlinear editing system
- 1
  - camcorder.
- 2
  - standby status.
- 3
128Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection)
- Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External Device
- 1291
  - can be recorded on the camcorder.
  - Recording External Input Signals
- 2
  - stream input/output for SDI/HDMI/ i.LINK I/O Select (page 108) of the VIDEO SET menu.
- 3
  - the VIDEO SET menu to i.LINK.
- 4
  - the handle.
  - Nonlinear Editing
    - What is i.LINK?
    - About data transfer speed of i.LINK
130About i.LINK
- i.LINK operation with your camcorder
- About the required i.LINK cable
- Aligning the phase of the video signal (Genlock)
- Synchronizing the timecode of your camcorder with that of another unit
- 1
  - menu as follows:
- 2
  - button so that the timecode is displayed on the screen.
- 3
  - signal to the GENLOCK IN connector and the reference timecode to the TC IN connector.
131External Synchronization
- Synchronizing the timecode of another unit with that of your camcorder
  - GENLOCK IN
- 1321
  - with Timecode and TC Format (see page 51).
- 2
  - TC IN
  - VIDEO OUT TC OUT
  - Use and Storage
  - Shipping
  - Care of the unit
  - Note about the battery terminal
  - Use and storage locations
  - Appendixes
133Important Notes on Operation
- 134About the LCD panels
- Phenomena specific to CMOS image sensors
- Note on the viewfinder display
- Notes on data compatibility with other XDCAM EX-series products
- Fragmentation
- Service life of the backup battery
- Replacing the backup battery
135Backup Battery
- 1361
- 2
- 3
  - Troubleshooting 137
137Troubleshooting
- Operating Power
- Recording/Playback
  - Troubleshooting
- 138External Devices
139Error/Warning Indications
- Error Indications
- Warning Indications
  - Error/Warning Indications
  - 140Warning indication on LCD/viewfinder
  - Cause and measures
  - Buzzer Tally lamps
142MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License
Specifications
- General
  - LCD monitor
- 143Camera Block
  - Viewfinder
- Media Block
- Audio Block
- Displays
  - Input connectors
  - Output connectors
  - Input/output connectors
- 144Inputs/Outputs Lenses (Supplied with the PMW- F3K)
- 145Supplied Accessories Optional Accessories
- Numerics
- A
- B
146Index
- C
- 147D
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- F
- G
- H
- I
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- 148M
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4Table of Contents
- Overview
- Preparations
- 5Recording
- 6Playback
- 7Status Displays
- Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
- Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data
- 8Connecting External Devices
- Appendixes
  - Multiple-format recording
  - HD Recording System
- Overview
10Features
- 11Cutting-edge Camera Technologies
- Creative Recording Modes and Settings
- Wireless LAN supported
- A variety of functions and designs for high operability
- 12XDCAM EX web sites
- Preparations
- To read the documents
- 1
  - drive.
- 2
  - wish to read.
13Using the Software Reading the CD-ROM Manuals
- Parts Identifications
- Overview For functions and usage, see the pages shown in parentheses.
  - To remove
    - R
- 1. 2.
  - Do not apply excessive force to the mounted accessory. It may damage the accessory shoe.
- 3.
  - Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below.
- 4.
- 5.
- 6.
  - (page 57, page 90)
- 7. 8. 9. 10.
14Parts Identifications
- Camcorder
  - LCD BRIGHT LCD B.LIGHT
  - Side panel (page 16)
  - Upper operation block (page 17)
  - Rear panel (page 17) Bottom (page 18)
  - Press the tab to unlock.
  - 151. 2. 3.
  - 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
  - 10. 11.
  - 12.
  - 13. 14. 15.
  - 16.
  - 17. 18.
  - Side panel
    - 1.
    - 17.
    - 2.
    - 3. 4. 5. 6.
    - 7. 8. 9. 10.
    - 11.
    - 12. 13.
    - 14.
    - 15.
    - 16.
    - 18.
    - 19.
    - 20.
  - 1615 14
  - 17
  - 16
  - 56 7891011 12
  - 18
  - 19 20
    - 17Operation block on the handle
    - Upper operation block
    - Rear panel
      - 1.
      - 2.
      - 3. 4.
      - 5.
      - 6.
      - 7.
      - 8. 9.
      - 10. 11.
      - 12.
      - 13.
    - 18Bottom
      - 1.
      - 2. 3.
      - 1.
      - 2.
      - 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
      - 8.
      - 9.
      - 10. 11. 12. 13.
      - 1. 2.
- 19IR Remote Commander (Supplied)
- Lenses (Supplied with the PMW- F3K)
  - 1.
  - 2.
  - 3.
  - 4. 5. 6.
20On-Screen Indications
- Indications in E-E Display/Recording Mode
  - 22
  - 21
  - 20
  - 19
  - 13 14 15 16 17 18
  - .
    - 12345
    - 24 23
    - 25
- 21STD
  - Mounting the battery pack
  - Removing the battery pack
  - Checking battery charge remaining
  - Preparations
22Power Supply
- Using a Battery Pack
  - If the battery charge remaining becomes low
- 23Using AC Power (DC IN Power)
  - Setting the area of use
- 1
  - Country then press the dial.
  - Turning Power On
  - Turning Power Off
24Setting the Area of Use and the Clock
- 252
  - area of use.
  - Setting the time and date
- 1
  - Date/Time then press the dial.
- 2
  - press the dial.
- 3
  - second in sequence in the same manner.
  - Turning on/off the LCD monitor
  - Adjusting the angle
  - Adjusting the backlight
  - Adjusting the color, contrast, and brightness
26Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
- Adjusting the LCD Monitor
- 271
  - LCD/VF Adjust is assigned.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
  - or the CANCEL button to turn off the level bar.
  - Turning the viewfinder on/off
  - Adjusting the focus in the viewfinder
  - Adjusting the backlight
  - Adjusting the Viewfinder
    - Switching between color and monochrome modes
    - Adjusting the contrast and brightness
- 281
  - LCD/VF Adjust is assigned.
- 2
  - display the VF Brightness Level bar.
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
  - or the CANCEL button to turn off the level bar.
- 1
  - counterclockwise and remove the mount cap from the lens mount.
- 2
  - alignment pin at the upper part of the lens mount of the camcorder and set the lens in place.
- 3
  - mount frame clockwise to secure the lens.
29Attaching a Lens
- Attaching a Lens
  - Adjusting the flange focal length
  - Removing the lens
- 301
  - mount frame counterclockwise.
  - Using Lens Files
- 2
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
31Attaching the Microphone
- Using the Supplied Microphone
  - Before use
  - To use the IR Remote Commander
- Using External Inputs or Optional Microphones
32Using the IR Remote Commander
- Replacing the battery in the IR Remote Commander
- 331
  - the battery holder 2, and remove the battery.
- 2
  - Usable SxS memory cards
  - Notes on using SxS memory cards
  - For write protection
34Handling SxS Memory Cards
- About SxS Memory Cards
  - Handling SxS Memory Cards 35
  - Preparations
  - Inserting an SxS memory card
- 351
- 2
  - slot.
    - The access lamp lights in red then changes to green once the memory card is ready for use.
- 3
  - Removing an SxS memory card
- 1
  - button to release the lock, then pull the button out.
  - Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card
    - Lamp Slot statuses
- 362
  - the card.
  - To execute formatting
  - Switching Between SxS Memory Cards
  - Formatting an SxS Memory Card
  - Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording
    - Replacing an SxS memory card
    - To restore a card
      - Select Execute by turning the jog dial then press the dial.
      - 1
      - 2
      - 3
  - 37Restoring an SxS Memory Card
    - Preparations
- 1 2
- 3
  - the best view.
- 4
  - Recording
- 5
  - and white balance, as required.
- 6 7
  - the handle or the grip.
- 8
  - START/STOP button again.
  - Checking the last recorded clip (Rec Review)
- 9
  - Recording
38Basic Operation Procedure
- HD mode
- SD mode (DVCAM mode)
40Selecting the Video Format
- REC
- M
- Selectable Formats
  - TCG 00:00:00:00 H
  - 1920/59.94i S&
  - otion
    - Selecting the Video Format 41
    - With PAL Area selected
      - ancel
        25 Progressive, edge crop
        25 Progressive, squeeze
        50 interlace, edge crop
        50 interlace, squeeze
    - HD/SD switching is disabled during recording and playback.
- 411
  - camcorder to Menu mode, display the OTHERS menu with , and select HD/SD from System.
- 2
  - A confirmation message is displayed.
  - The camcorder is automatically turned off, then is restarted, activating the menu setting.
    - For details on menu operations, see Basic Menu
  - For details on menu operations, see Basic Menu
  - Format Indication on this camcorder
    - DVCAM50i SQ
    - DVCAM50i EC
    - DVCAM25P SQ
    - DVCAM25P EC
  - Switching between HD and SD
    - Change Mode? HD > SD Execute C
  - Changing the Format
    - Note on recording format in SP 1440/23.98P mode
42Switching the ND Filters
Using the 5600K CC Filter
- Preset mode
- Memory A mode, Memory B mode
  - ATW 4300K
- ATW (Auto-Tracing White balance) mode
43Adjusting the White Balance
- Selecting the Adjustment Mode Executing Auto White Balance
- 441
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
  - Adjusting the Black Balance / Displaying the Markers and Zebra Patterns 45
  - For details on menu operations, see Basic Menu
- 1
- 2
- 3
  - balance adjustment.
  - Activating the marker indications
    - For the assignable buttons, see Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons on page 61.
  - Displaying the safety-zone marker
45Adjusting the Black Balance
Displaying the Markers and Zebra Patterns
- Displaying the Markers
  - Displaying the center marker
- 46Displaying the Zebra Patterns
  - Displaying the aspect marker
  - Displaying the guide frame lines
  - Turning the zebra-pattern indication on/ off
  - Changing the zebra pattern
  - Fixed gain mode (manual gain adjustment)
  - AGC mode (automatic gain control)
  - Selecting the gain with the switch
47Setting the Gain
- Recording With Fixed Gain
  - Auto Shutter mode
- Recording in AGC Mode
  - Fixed Shutter (manual adjustment) modes
    - 6400
    - :
    - SO
    - I
    - ATW 4300K
    - TLCS
  - Slow Shutter mode
    - ATW 4300K
    - S
    - ++ T1.6
48Setting the Electronic Shutter
- Shooting in Auto Shutter Mode Shooting in a Fixed Shutter Mode
  - Setting the Electronic Shutter 49
  - When Auto Shutter mode is On, the fixed shutter cannot be selected.
- 49Shooting in Slow Shutter Mode
  - Setting the shutter mode and speed
    - :1/2000
    - SHT
      - Select Slow Shutter from the CAMERA SET menu.
      - Frame rate Shutter speed (sec. )
        59.94i, 59.94P 50i, 50P
        23.98P 1/32, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/96, 1/100, 1/120,
        SHUTTER switch
        25P 1/33, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250,
        29.97P 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250,
      - Frame rate Shutter speed (sec.)
50Adjusting the Iris
- - Expanded Focus
  - Peaking
51Adjusting the Zoom
Adjusting the Focus
- W
52Reducing Flickers
- Setting the shutter speed according to the power-supply frequency
- Using the Flicker-Reduction function
- Rec Run mode
- Free Run mode
- Regen mode
- Clock mode
53Setting the Time Data
- Running Modes of the Timecode
  - Setting the Time Data
  - For details on menu operations, see Basic Menu
  - Setting the timecode to a desired value
- 541 2
  - Setting line and select SET.
  - Resetting the timecode
    - You can reset the timecode to be recorded in running modes to 00:00:00:00.
- 1
  - Using the actual time as the timecode
    - Set Mode of Time Code to Clock. The time of the built-in clock is recorded as the timecode.
  - Switching between DF and NDF of the timecode
  - Restrictions on the timecode
    - The timecode setting is restricted by the current video format.
      - 1)
      - 2)
  - Setting the Timecode
    - Video formats Frame setting
    - TC Format
    - Setting eight digits as desired
- 551 2
  - REC
  - otion
  - M
  - and select SET.
  - Displaying the Time Data
    - Recording the current date as the user bits
  - Setting the User Bits
    - TCG 00:00:00:00 H
    - 1920/59.94i S&
    - To adjust the levels automatically (AGC)
    - To adjust the levels manually
      - gg
    - Audio recording in special recording modes
56Recording Audio Signals
- Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels
  - SHT
  - :1/2000
  - Press the BARS/CAM button.
- Monitoring the Audio
57Outputting the Color Bars and Reference Tone
- Inserting a shot mark during recording
  - Press the SHOTMARK 1 or 2 button where you wish to insert a mark.
58Recording Shot Marks
59Adding the OK Mark
- Adding the OK mark
- Deleting the OK mark
  - you assigned the OK Mark function.
  - Press the REC REVIEW button after recording is finished.
60Rec Review
- Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons 61
- ASSIGN 5 button
- ASSIGN 7 button
- ASSIGN 8 button
- ASSIGN 4 button
- Changing Functions
  - Use Assign Button of the OTHERS menu.
    - For details on menu operations, see Basic Menu
- 1
- 2
- 3
  - assign a function.
61Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons
- ASSIGN 2 button
- ASSIGN 1 button ASSIGN 3 button
- ASSIGN 6 button
- Function Contents
62Interval Recording
- 631
- 3
  - Performing Interval Recording
    - Interval Time.
- 4
  - at a time with Number of Frames.
- 5
  - Press the REC START/STOP button on the
  - Stopping Interval Recording
    - Press the REC START/STOP button on the
  - Canceling Interval Recording mode
- 1
- 3
  - Performing Frame Recording
    - for one recording session.
- 1
  - the handle or the grip.
- 2
  - again.
64Frame Recording
- Stopping Frame Recording
  - Set Setting of Frame Rec of the CAMERA SET menu to Off.
- 1
65Picture Cache Recording
- 663
  - Time.
  - Starting Picture Cache Recording
    - Check that the CACHE REC lamp is lit and press the REC START/STOP button on the
  - Stopping Picture Cache Recording
    - Press the REC START/STOP button on the
  - Canceling Picture Cache function
  - Performing Picture Cache Recording
- 1
  - CAMERA SET menu.
- 2
  - Quick Motion recording with On Format.
- 3
  - S&Q Ratio.
- 4 5
- 6
67Slow & Quick Motion Recording
- Starting recording
- Stopping recording
- Canceling Slow & Quick Motion mode
- 68Recording in Slow & Quick Motion Mode
  - To use the Freeze Mix function
  - Superimposing a Freeze Mix image
- 1
  - STBY (recording standby) status.
- 2
  - review the recorded images, or press the ASSIGN button to which you assigned Freeze Mix.
- 3
  - assigned Freeze Mix at the image with which you want align.
  - Canceling Freeze Mix status
69Freeze Mix: Image Alignment
- 1
- 2
  - Selecting a Picture Profile
    - from the P. PROFILE menu then select the picture profile number (PP1 to PP10) to operate.
- 3
  - and make the settings of the picture profile items.
- 4
  - the PICTURE PROFILE button to exit the menu.
  - Selecting a Picture Profile using the P.PROFILE menu
- 1
- 2
  - then the desired picture profile from the list.
70Picture Profiles
- Registering the Customized Settings as a Picture Profile
- 713
  - to exit the menu.
    - 1
    - PP
    - ATW 4300K
    - TLCS
- 1
  - mentioned in Selecting a Picture Profile using the P. PROFILE menu.
- 2
  - P.PROFILE menu.
- 3
- 1
  - reset as mentioned in Selecting a Picture Profile using the P.PROFILE menu on page 70.
- 2
  - P.PROFILE menu.
  - Storing a Picture Profile
- 1
  - into a slot.
- 2
- 3 4
  - Copying the Settings of a Picture Profile
  - Resetting a Picture Profile
  - Storing a Picture Profile on an SxS Memory Card
    - Loading a Picture Profile
- 721
  - contains the picture profile to be loaded into a slot.
- 2
  - which the picture profile is to be loaded from the memory card.
- 3 4
  - Picture Profiles 73
  - The values when Off is selected at SEL of the P.PROFILE menu are shown in bold face (example:
  - 73Picture Profile Items
    - Profile Name
    - Matrix
    - Multi Matrix
    - 74White
    - HD Detail
    - 75Picture Profiles 75
    - SD Detail
    - 76Skin Tone Detail
    - Aperture
    - 77Picture Profiles 77
    - Knee
    - Gamma
    - Black
    - 781.
    - 2.
    - To delete using the assignable button
- 1
  - you have assigned Last Clip DEL.
- 2
  - To delete using the Setup menu
- 1
- 3
- 1
- 3
79Deleting Clips
- Deleting Clips Collectively
- Deleting the Last Recorded Clip
  - Loading planning metadata
- 1
  - memory card slot A or B.
- 2
  - Slot(B) of Plan.Metadata of the OTHERS menu then select Execute.
- 3
  - load.
- 4
80Operating Planning Metadata
- Loading a Planning Metadata File
  - Confirming the detailed information in planning metadata
- 811
  - of the OTHERS menu.
- 2
  - Clearing the loaded planning metadata
- 1
  - the OTHERS menu, then select Execute.
  - Defining a Clip Name in Planning Metadata
    - Example of clip name strings
    - Using a clip name defined in planning metadata
- 821
  - contains the clip name into memory of the camcorder (page 80).
- 2
  - Clip of the OTHERS menu.
  - Example of shot mark name strings
- 831
  - of the OTHERS menu.
  - Defining Shot Mark Names in Planning Metadata
  - Copying Planning Metadata Files Collectively
    - Playback
85Thumbnail Screens
- HD mode
  - 8 1. 2. 3.
  - 4.
  - 5.
  - 6. 7.
  - 8.
- 86Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen
  - 2345 6
    - SD mode
  - 87234 5
    - 7 1. 2.
    - 5.
    - 3.
    - 4.
    - 6.
    - 7.
    - Displaying the OK-Clip thumbnail screen (HD mode)
    - Displaying the All-Clip thumbnail screen
    - Switching the SxS memory cards
- 88Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen
- 1
  - to the thumbnail image of the clip with which you wish to start playback.
- 2
  - Information displayed on the playback
89Playing Back Clips
- Playing Back the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequence
  - 1. 2. 3.
  - 4.
  - 5.
  - 6.
  - Pausing the playback
  - Stopping playback
    - Press the THUMBNAIL button.
    - Press the STOP button.
- 90Monitoring Audio
- Switching to High-Speed Playback
- 91Cueing Up
- Adding Shot Marks During Playback (HD Mode)
92Clip Operations
- Clip Operation Menus
  - Displaying a Clip Operation menu
  - Selecting a Clip Operation menu item
  - Clip Operation menu on the thumbnail
- 93Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus
  - 1. 2.
  - 3.
  - 4.
  - 5.
  - 6. 7. 8.
- 94Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip
  - 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
  - Adding the OK mark
- 951
  - Copying Clips
- 2
  - Deleting the OK mark
- 1
- 2
  - the jog dial.
  - Copying a specified clip
- 1
  - memory card, select the clip you wish to copy then press the jog dial.
- 2
  - Adding/Deleting the OK Mark to/ from a Clip (HD Mode Only)
- 963
  - jog dial.
  - Deleting Clips
    - Copying clips collectively
- 1
  - normal thumbnail screen is displayed or in the Stop status.
- 2
  - Deleting a specified clip
- 1
  - thumbnail screen then press the jog dial.
- 2
- 3
  - the jog dial.
  - Deleting clips collectively
- 1
  - thumbnail screen of the clips to be deleted is displayed.
- 2
- 4
- 1
  - then press the jog dial.
- 2
  - EXPAND CLIP screen in HD mode
    - 1.
  - Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen
- 97S1 S2
  - 2.
  - EXPAND CLIP screen in SD mode
    - 1.
    - 2.
  - Clip Operation menu on the EXPAND CLIP
  - 981 2
  - 3
    - MARK1, or SHOT MARK2.
    - Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen (HD Mode Only)
      - Clip Operations 99
      - Playback
      - SHOT MARK screen example
        1.
        The timecode of the frame at the cursor on the SHOT MARK screen is displayed.
      - Clip Operation menu on the SHOT MARK
        In HD mode, you can add shot marks to the clips after recording or delete the recorde d shot marks.
      - Adding a shot mark on the EXPAND CLIP
  - 991
    - add a shot mark on the EXPAND CLIP screen then press the jog dial.
      - The Clip Operation menu pops up.
  - 2
    - SHOT MARK2 ADD from the Clip
    - Deleting a shot mark
  - 1
    - delete the shot mark on the EXPAND CLIP screen or the SHOT MARK screen then press the jog dial.
      - The Clip Operation menu pops up.
  - 2
    - SHOT MARK2 DEL from the Clip
  - 1
    - the EXPAND CLIP screen or the SHOT MARK screen then press the jog dial.
      - Item Function
        To delete the shot mark 1 from the selected frame (page 99) SHOT MARK2 DEL
    - Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (HD Mode Only)
    - Changing the Index Frame (HD Mode Only)
  - 1002
    - Dividing a Clip (HD Mode Only)
  - 1
  - 2
    - Available status screens
    - Activating the status screen display
      - Press the STATUS button.
    - Switching the status screens
    - Canceling the status screen display
    - Status Displays
101Showing the Status Screens
- CAMERA Status Screen
- Status Displays
- The settings and statuses related to image shooting are displayed.
- White Bal: White balance status
- Zebra: Zebra status
102CAMERA Status Screen
- Display Contents
103AUDIO Status Screen
104VIDEO Status Screen
105BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen
BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen
- Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
106Overview of the Setup Menus
- Setup Menu Configuration
- Setup Menu Layers
  - Menu controls
107Basic Menu Operations
- Basic Menu Operations
- the S&Q dial while holding the CANCEL button again.
  - Reduce
  - T
  - ar
  - S
  - w
  - lo
  - lack
  - uto
  - R
  - E
  - M
  - C
  - Menu icon
  - Menu item selection area
- Displaying the Setup menu
  - Press the MENU button.
- Setting the Setup menus
- 1081
  - the icon of the menu you wish to set.
    - The selectable menu items are displayed in the menu item selection area to the right of the icon.
- 2
- 3
  - menu item you wish to set then press the dial to proceed.
    - SET
    - al. Gain
    - Setup Shutter S
    - hutter Color
    - ype Flicker
    - Multi
    - :
    - Basic Menu Operations 109
- 1094
  - Available value area
  - jog dial to set the cursor to the subitem you wish to set then press the dial to proceed.
    - The normal camera picture is resumed.
- 5
  - jog dial then press the dial to make the setting.
    - Choices
      - Reduce
      - T
      - ar
      - S
      - w
      - lo
      - lack
      - uto
      - R
      - E
      - M
      - C
  - Entering a character string
- 1
  - then press the dial to proceed.
    - The cursor moves to the next column.
- 2
  - to the last column/digit.
    - The cursor moves to SET.
- 3
  - The setting is completed.
  - Terminating the menu operation
    - Press the MENU button.
      - SET
      - al. Gain
      - Setup Shutter S
      - hutter Color
      - ype Flicker
      - :
      - Multi 75% 100%
      - Example
110Setup Menu List
- CAMERA SET Menu
  - Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
    - Auto Black Bal.
    - Gain Setup
    - Shutter
    - Slow Shutter
    - Color Bar Type
    - 111Setup Menu List 111
    - Flicker Reduce
    - Interval Rec
    - Frame Rec
    - P.Cache Rec
    - S&Q Motion
    - 112Rec Review
    - TLCS
    - Shockless White
    - White Switch <B>
    - ATW Speed
    - Setup Menu List 113
    - Horizontal Inv.
    - Lens IF
- 113AUDIO SET Menu
  - AUDIO SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
    - Audio Input
    - Audio Output
  - 114AUDIO SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
    - Setup Menu List 115
- 115VIDEO SET Menu
  - Input Source
  - SDI/HDMI/ i.LINK I/O
    - SD SDI
  - 116SDI/HDMI Out Display
  - Video Out Display
  - Down Converter
  - 23.98P Output
  - Dual-Link & Gamma Select
  - S-LOG LUT
  - Setup Menu List 117
  - SDI Rec Control
- 117LCD/VF SET Menu
  - LCD
  - VF
  - Peaking
  - 118Marker
  - Zebra
  - 119Setup Menu List 119
  - Display On/Off
- 120TC/UB SET Menu
  - TC/UB SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
    - Timecode
    - Users Bit
    - TC Format
    - Setup Menu List 121
- 121LENS FILE Menu
  - LENS FILE Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
    - Information
    - Operation
    - Setting
  - 122LENS FILE Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
    - Setup Menu List 123
- 123OTHERS Menu
  - All Reset
  - Camera Data
  - LUT Memory
  - 3D-Link Mode
  - ND Adjustment
  - Time Zone
  - Clock Set
  - Language
  - 124Assign Button
  - Tally
  - Hours Meter
  - IR Remote
  - Battery Alarm
  - 125Setup Menu List 125
  - Battery INFO
  - Genlock
  - Trigger Mode
  - 126System
  - Setup Menu List 127
  - Clip
  - 1271
  - Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
  - 2
  - 3
    - 128Copy All
    - Plan.Metadata
    - Network
    - 129Setup Menu List 129
    - Wi-Fi
    - Option
  - 1301)
  - Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents
  - 2)
    - InstallOption
    - Remove Option
    - Format Media
    - Version
    - Version Up
- 1
  - wish to store the setup file to a card slot.
  - Resetting to the Standard Values
- 2
- 3
- 1
  - stored the setup file into a card slot.
- 2
- 3
  - Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data
131Setup File
- Storing the Setup File
- Retrieving the Setup File
  - Lens Files
  - Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data
  - You can set the compensation data in a lens file using the LENS FILE menu.
- 1
  - the compensation data in a file.
- 2
  - power switch to ON.
- 3
  - card, first insert the card into a memory card slot.
    - Check that the memory card icon corresponding to the slot is displayed on the LCD monitor/
  - Saving a Lens File
- 4 5
  - camcorder to Menu mode and select the LENS FILE menu with .
- 6
  - compensation values.
- 7
  - select Operation.
- 8
  - characters) for the data, select File Name and specify the name.
- 9
- 10
  - A list of lens files appears. File numbers where No File is displayed are empty file numbers.
132Lens Files
- Item Contents
- 13311
- 12
  - Automatic Retrieval of a Lens File
- 1
- 2
- 4
  - Retrieving Lens Files
    - SDI OUT connector (BNC type)
    - HDMI OUT connector (Type A connector)
    - VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type) and AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors (RCA phono jacks)
    - Connecting External Devices
134Connecting External Monitors and Recording Device
- HD SDI A/B (Dual-Link) connectors (BNC type)
- i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (IEEE1394, 4-pin)
- Using the ExpressCard slot of a computer
135Operating Clips With a Computer
- Connecting with a USB cable
  - USB
  - Connect
- Checking the connection to the camcorder
- 1361
- 2
  - dial.
- 3
  - Now? Execute C
  - ancel
  - 137Removing an SxS memory card
    - 1.
    - 2.
    - 3.
  - Using the supplied application software
  - Using a nonlinear editing system
- 1
  - camcorder.
- 2
  - standby status.
- 3
138Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection)
- Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External Device
- 1391
  - can be recorded on the camcorder.
  - Recording External Input Signals
- 2
  - stream input/output for SDI/HDMI/ i.LINK I/O Select (page 115) of the VIDEO SET menu.
- 3
  - the VIDEO SET menu to i.LINK.
- 4
  - the handle.
  - Nonlinear Editing
    - What is i.LINK?
    - About data transfer speed of i.LINK
140About i.LINK
- i.LINK operation with your camcorder
- About the required i.LINK cable
- Aligning the phase of the video signal (Genlock)
- Synchronizing the timecode of your camcorder with that of another unit
- 1
  - menu as follows:
- 2
  - button so that the timecode is displayed on the screen.
- 3
  - signal to the GENLOCK IN connector and the reference timecode to the TC IN connector.
141External Synchronization
- Synchronizing the timecode of another unit with that of your camcorder
  - GENLOCK IN
- 1421
  - with Timecode and TC Format (see page 53).
- 2
  - TC IN
  - VIDEO OUT TC OUT
  - Use and Storage
  - Shipping
  - Care of the unit
  - Note about the battery terminal
  - Use and storage locations
  - Appendixes
143Important Notes on Operation
- 144About the LCD panels
- Phenomena specific to CMOS image sensors
- Note on the viewfinder display
- Notes on data compatibility with other XDCAM EX-series products
- Fragmentation
- Service life of the backup battery
- Replacing the backup battery
145Backup Battery
- 1461
- 2
- 3
  - Troubleshooting 147
147Troubleshooting
- Operating Power
- Recording/Playback
  - Troubleshooting
- 148External Devices
149Error/Warning Indications
- Error Indications
- Warning Indications
  - Error/Warning Indications
  - 150Warning indication on LCD/viewfinder
  - Cause and measures
  - Buzzer Tally lamps
152MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License
About Bitmap Fonts
153About OpenSSL
156Specifications
- General
- Camera Block
  - LCD monitor
  - Viewfinder
  - Input connectors
  - Output connectors
  - Input/output connectors
- 157Audio Block
- Inputs/Outputs
- Displays
- Media Block
- 158Lenses (Supplied with the PMW- F3K)
- Supplied Accessories
- Optional Accessories
- Numerics
- A
- B
160Index
- C
- 161D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- 162K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- R
- S
- 163T
- U
- V
- W
- Z

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