Sony F 35 User Manual

							51Viewing and Setting the Viewfinder Displays
  Chapter 3   Basic Adjustments and Settings3-6-4 Viewing the FUNCTION 
(Format/Switch Function) Display
If you press the CANCEL/STATUS button with the 
ABNORMAL< ! > display on the screen, the display 
changes to the following FUNCTION display:
aFormat indication
The current video format is displayed.
For details on the formats, see “3-13 Detailed Setting of 
the Video Format” (page 61).
bAssignable switch indication
The functions assigned to the assignable buttons and 
switch are indicated.
For functions that can be assigned, see “3-2-11 Allocation 
of Functions to the Assignable Buttons and Switch” (page 
39).
cOPT LVL indication
When the SRW-1 is connected via the optional CA-F101 
Optical Fiber Camera Adapter, the optical levels are 
displayed.
CAM: Optical reception level on the camera side
VTR: Optical reception level on the SRW-1 side
The status of the level is indicated with eight segments.
If 6 to 8 segments are lit: Normal
If 3 to 5 segments are lit: Cautioning level
If only 1 or 2 segments are lit: Warning level
If no segment is lit: No signal or unusable levelFor details, refer to the Operation Manual of the CA-F101.
3-6-5 Setting the Marker Indications
The various markers, such as the center marker and safety 
zone marker, can be displayed on the viewfinder and 
monitor screens.
Example: Center marker (entire cross)
Example: Safety zone marker (90%)
The  page and  page of the USER (OPERATION) menu allow 
you to switch the display of the markers on or off and to set 
the display conditions of the markers.
Activating/deactivating all the marker 
indications for each output
The  page permits you to activate 
and deactivate the marker indications for each output.
 page
The MARKER indications are activated for all the outputs 
at the factory.
ItemSetting
ND ND filter selection: 
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (combination allowed)
WHITE White balance memory selection: 
P, A, B (combination allowed)
5600K Custom mode: 5600K ON/OFF
Cine mode: ON for Daylight, OFF for Tungsten
SHUTT Shutter mode ON/OFF
FAN Fan rotation mode selection: 
AUTO1, AUTO2, MIN or MAX
G-COMP Gain compensation mode (normal: OFF)
      FUNCTION
FORMAT: 23.98PsF   4:4:4
       (24)FPS
AS1:OFF
AS2:OFF
AS3:OFF
AS4:OFF
OPT LVL CAM:
xxxxxxxxb        VTR:xxxxxxxxb
1
2
3
ItemSetting
VF1 Turn all the markers on or off on the 
viewfinder connected to the VF1 connector.
VF2 Turn all the markers on or off on the 
viewfinder connected to the VF2 connector.
  U09
        VF1 VF2 MONI VBS
CHAR  :  ON  ON  ON   ON
MARKER:
B ON  ON  ON   ON
CURSOR: OFF OFF OFF
ZEBRA : OFF OFF OFF  OFF
CHAR/MARK LEVEL: 50
VF GATE MARKER : OFF 
						

							52Viewing and Setting the Viewfinder Displays
  Chapter 3   Basic Adjustments and Settings
The CHAR/MARK LEVEL line permits you to adjust the 
brightness (0 to 50) of the character and marker 
indications.
Specifying the markers to be displayed
For the outputs for the total marker indication is activated 
on the  page, select and adjust the 
marker(s) to be displayed on the next  page.
 page
All the markers have been set to OFF at the factory.
3-6-6 Adjusting the Viewfinder 
Details
You can adjust the image on the viewfinder screen to 
obtain a clearer view, using the  page of the 
USER (OPERATION) menu. This adjustment does not 
affect the image being recorded.
 page
3-6-7 Setting the Zebra Indication
You can display a zebra pattern(s) on the viewfinder and 
monitor screen.
Zebra (default settings)
Setting the zebra indication is performed on the  
page of the USER (OPERATION) menu.
MONI Turn all the markers on or off on the monitors 
connected via the MONITOR OUT 
connectors.
VBS Turn all the markers on or off on the monitors 
connected via the TEST OUT and REMOTE 
connectors.
ItemSetting
CENTER Set to ON to display the center marker and 
select the type of the center marker.
1: Entire cross
2: Entire cross with a hole
3: Center
4: Center with a hole
SAFETY  Set to ON to display the safety zone marker 
and specify the range (80%, 90%, 92.5%, or 
95%).
EFFECTIVE Set to ON to display the effective pixel area.
ASPECT Set to ON to display the aspect marker and 
specify the aspect:
2.40:1, 2.35:1, 1.85:1, 1.66:1, 16:9, 15:9, 
14:9, 13:9, 4:3, VAR H, VAR V
VARIABLE If you select VAR H or VAR V for ASPECT, 
set the H or V value.
VAR H: 12 to 1920
VAR V: 12 to 1080
SAFETY Set to ON to display the safety zone for the 
selected aspect marker, and specify the 
range.
MASK Set to ON to make the areas outside the 
selected aspect marker dimmer, and select 
the mask level (0 to 15).
ItemSetting
 U03 
CENTER    :
BOFF  1
SAFETY    : OFF  90.0%
EFFECTIVE : OFF
ASPECT    : OFF  4:3
 VARIABLE : --
 SAFETY   : OFF  90.0%
 MASK     : OFF  12
CURSOR    : BOX
 POSI H/V :    0      0
 SIZE W/H :  960    540
ItemFunction
VF1 Turn the VF detail adjustment function on or 
off for the viewfinder connected to the VF1 
connector.
VF2 Turn the VF detail adjustment function on or 
off for the viewfinder connected to the VF2 
connector.
LEVEL Set the level (0 to 100%) of the VF detail 
adjustment function.
CRISP Set the noise crispening level (–99 to 99).
      U04 
VF 1     :
B OFF
VF 2     :  OFF
 LEVEL   :    25%
 CRISP   :     0
 
1 (70%)2 (100%) 
						

							53Viewing and Setting the Viewfinder Displays
  Chapter 3   Basic Adjustments and Settings
 page
1) These items can also be set on the  page.
3-6-8 Setting the Cursor Indication
You can display a cursor on the viewfinder and monitor 
screen.
Example: Box cursor
Activating/deactivating the cursor 
indication 
The  page of the USER 
(OPERATION) menu permits you to activate/deactivate 
the cursor indication for each output.  page
The CURSOR indication is deactivated for all the outputs 
at the factory.
Setting the type and size of the cursor 
For the outputs for which you activate the cursor indication 
on the  page, select and adjust the 
cursor to be displayed on the next  
page.
 page
ItemFunction
VF1
1)Turn the zebra indication on the 
viewfinder connected to the VF1 
connector on/off.
VF2
1)Turn the zebra indication on the 
viewfinder connected to the VF2 
connector on/off.
MONITOR
1)Turn the zebra indication on the monitors 
connected to the MONITOR OUT 
connectors on/off.
VBS
1)Turn the zebra indication on a device 
connected via the REMOTE connector 
on/off.
ZEBRA TYPE Select the zebra(s) to be displayed:
1, 2, or 1&2
ZEBRA1 LEVEL Adjust the level (0 to 109%) of the zebra 
1 indication (factory setting: 70%).
WIDTH Adjust the width (0 to 30%) of the zebra 1 
indication (factory setting: 10%).
ZEBRA2 Adjust the level (50 to 109%) of the zebra 
2 indication (factory setting: 100%).
          U05
VF1          :
B OFF
VF2          :  OFF
MONITOR      :  OFF
VBS          :  OFF
 ZEBRA TYPE  :     1
 ZEBRA1 LEVEL:    70%
        WIDTH:    10%
 ZEBRA2      :   100%
Menu itemFunction
VF1 Turn the cursor indication on the viewfinder 
connected to the VF1 connector on/off.
VF2 Turn the cursor indication on the viewfinder 
connected to the VF2 connector on/off.
MONI Turn the cursor indication on the monitors 
connected to the MONITOR OUT 
connectors on/off.
Menu itemFunction
CURSOR Select the type (BOX/CROSS) of the cursor 
to be displayed.
POSI H/V Adjust the H (horizontal) position (–958 to 
956) and the V (vertical) position (–538 to 
536) of the center.
SIZE W/H Adjust the width (from the center to right or 
left side) (16 to 1920) and the height (from 
the center to top or bottom)  (16 to 1080) of 
the cursor.
  U09
        VF1 VF2 MONI VBS
CHAR  :  ON  ON  ON   ON
MARKER:  ON  ON  ON   ON
CURSOR:
BOFF OFF OFF
ZEBRA : OFF OFF OFF  OFF
CHAR/MARK LEVEL: 50
VF GATE MARKER : OFF
 U03 
CENTER    : OFF  1
SAFETY    : OFF  90.0%
EFFECTIVE : OFF
ASPECT    : OFF  4:3
 VARIABLE : --
 SAFETY   : OFF  90.0%
 MASK     : OFF  12
CURSOR    :
BBOX
 POSI H/V :    0      0
 SIZE W/H :  960    540 
						

							54Detailed Settings of the Switch Functions
  Chapter 3   Basic Adjustments and Settings
3-6-9 Checking the Power Voltage
The settings of the NEAR END and END values to warn 
of low voltage of a power supply can be checked on the 
 page of the USER (OPERATION) 
menu.
 page
This page is intended for display only. You can only switch 
the type. If you want to change the values, use the  page of the MAINTENANCE menu.
3-7 Detailed Settings of 
the Switch Functions
By using the  page of the USER 
(OPERATION) menu displayed on the viewfinder/monitor 
screen, the operation mode of the MENU SEL/ENTER 
dial in addition to function assignment to the assignable 
buttons/switch that can also be made on the subdisplay.
 page
Assigning functions to the assignable 
buttons/switch
When you position the pointer to any of the ASSIGN SW1 
to ASSIGN SW4 lines and push on the MENU SEL/
ENTER dial, the subpage to set the corresponding button/
switch is displayed.
You can assign the same functions as those when you 
operate the subdisplay.
For the assignable functions, see “3-2-11 Allocation of 
Functions to the Assignable Buttons and Switch” (page 
39).
Setting subpage for assignable button 1
The setting subpages for button 2 and 3 have the same 
layout as that for button 1.
Menu itemIndication
DC IN (24V) Voltage of the 24-V power
TYPE Select the type of the 24-V power source.
NEAR END NEAR END value specified for the 24-V 
power source of the selected type
END END value specified for the 24-V power 
source of the selected type
DC IN (12V) Voltage of the 12-V power
TYPE Select the type of the 12-V power source.
NEAR END NEAR END value specified for the 12-V 
power source of the selected type
END END value specified for the 12-V power 
source of the selected type
  U15
DC IN (24V)  24.2V
 TYPE:
BAC ADP
 NEAR END  : (22.2)
 END       : (21.6)
DC IN (12V)  12.8V
 TYPE:
  AC ADP
 NEAR END  : (11.1)
 END       : (10.8)  U13 
ASSIGN SW1 :
BOFF
ASSIGN SW2 : OFF
ASSIGN SW3 : OFF
ASSIGN SW4 : OFF
RE_ROTATION: STD
     ASSIGN SW1      ESC
BOFF
 ND
 REC REVIEW
 PB(VF)
 VF MLUT
 MONI MLUT
 FAN MODE
 GAIN -9/-18dB 
						

							55Setting the Gain
  Chapter 3   Basic Adjustments and Settings
Setting subpage for assignable switch 4
Position the pointer to the function to be assigned and push 
on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.
Setting the operation mode of the MENU 
SEL/ENTER dial
You can reverse the operation corresponding to the 
directions of rotation of the MENU SEL/ENTER dial on 
the camera head and that on the assistant panel.
3-8 Setting the Gain
If the gain of the video amplifier of this camera is to be 
switched using the gain switch of the RM-B150 Remote 
Control Unit, the gain values for the corresponding switch 
positions must be specified in advance.
Use the  page of the USER 
(OPERATION) menu.
 page
Any of –6, –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, or 12 dB can be set for each of the 
L, M, and H positions, in any sequence.
SettingOperation
STD (default) Clockwise rotation moves the pointer/
cursor down or increases values on a 
menu/subdisplay page.
RVS Clockwise rotation moves the pointer/
cursor up or decreases values on a menu/
subdisplay page.
     ASSIGN SW4      ESC
BOFF
 AWB
 BARS
 TEST1
Menu itemSetting
GAIN [L] Gain value corresponding to the L position 
of the gain switch
GAIN [M] Gain value corresponding to the M position 
of the gain switch
GAIN [H] Gain value corresponding to the H position 
of the gain switch
    U14
GAIN [L]:
B 0 dB
     [M]:  6 dB
     [H]: 12 dB 
						

							56Detailed Shutter Settings
  Chapter 3   Basic Adjustments and Settings
3-9 Detailed Shutter 
Settings
The Electronic Shutter function of this camera enables 
shooting with various shutter angles and shutter speeds 
(sec). 
While the basic settings of the shutter can be made on the 
subdisplay, the  page of the USER 
(PAINT) menu permits you to set the shutter while 
observing the shutter angle, the shutter speed (sec), and the 
frame rates at a glance.
 page
SHUTTER
To activate the electronic shutter, set this to ON. 
The currently selected shutter angle is displayed in the 
[deg] column. In the [sec] column, the speed (sec) 
converted according to the selected frame rate is displayed.
STEP (Step mode)
To select a value registered as a step shutter, move the 
cursor on this line. 
Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to display a registered 
shutter value in the [deg] and [sec] columns one after 
another in order.
CONTINUOUS (Continuous mode)
To fine-adjust the selected step shutter value or use a value 
that has not been registered as a step shutter, move the 
cursor on this line. 
The values in the [deg] and [sec] columns will change 
continuously when the MENU SEL/ENTER dial is turned.
STEP ASSIGN
Addition and deletion of step shutter values can be 
performed in the same way as with the SHUTTER 
ASSIGN page (see page 34) of the USER (OPERATION) 
menu.
 ADD
For registering a shutter value displayed in the [deg] 
column in Continuous mode as a new step shutter value. If 
eight step shutter values have been already registered, “STEPS FULL” will be displayed, and the value will not 
be added. In such a case, delete an unneeded step shutter 
value beforehand, using DELETE.
 DELETE
For deleting the step shutter value displayed in the [deg] 
column in Step mode.
For additional information of the step shutter, see “3-2-2 
Shutter Settings” on page 33.
FRAME RATE
Select the frame rate (number of frames per second) if a 
format of “Select FPS” is selected.
The selecting range depends on the formats, as follows:
If a format other than formats of “Select FPS” has been 
selected, the value is indicated in parentheses and cannot 
be changed.
COMP MODE
This camera enables you to compensate for changes in the 
video level when the FPS value is changed.
Two compensation modes are provided: one that depends 
on shutter angles and another that depends on electric gain.
 ANGLE: Angle Compensation mode
When you change the frame rate, the shutter angle is 
automatically corrected, retaining the video level.
 In Angle Compensation mode, the frame rate cannot be 
changed to a lower value if the shutter angle comes to 
near 0º, and it cannot be changed to a higher value if the 
shutter angle comes to near 360º.
 When you activate Angle Compensation mode, the 
shutter setting is automatically set to ON.
 GAIN: Gain Compensation mode
When you change the frame rate, the electric gain is 
automatically corrected, retaining the video level.
The current shutter angle setting is maintained.
 Care must be taken when shooting a high-contrast 
subject, as the dynamic range (latitude) may be degraded 
to 
1/2 at maximum, depending on the selected video 
format or FPS.
 With the default settings, the range of the frame 
frequencies that can be selected with the Select FPS 
    U20
SHUTTER :
B ON
      [deg]    [sec]
      180.0  (1/47.96)
 STEP
 CONTINUOUS
STEP ASSIGN
  ADD  DELETE
FRAME RATE: (24)FPS
COMP MODE : OFF
Selected formatSelectable frame rates
S23.98PsF/S24PsF 1 to 24 FPS (frames per second)
S25PsF 1 to 25 FPS
S29.97PsF/S30PsF 1 to 30 FPS
S50P/S59.94P/S60P 1 to 50 FPS
Notes
Notes 
						

							57Resuming the Standard Conditions
  Chapter 3   Basic Adjustments and Settings
function (see page 62) is limited. With COMP MODE 
set to OFF or ANGLE, frame frequencies of 8 FPS or 
less are not available to minimize picture degradation. 
Usage under FPS will increase noise on the picture.
To lift this limitation, change the FPS LIMITER setting 
on the  page of the MAINTENANCE 
menu from LIMIT to FREE.
If the setting is changed from FREE to LIMIT, COMP 
MODE will be forcibly set to OFF.
3-10 Resuming the 
Standard Conditions
The  page of the USER 
(OPERATION) menu permits you to return the operation 
items (those contained on pages U02 to U14 of the factory-
preset USER menu) you changed to the factory-set 
statuses.
 page
Position the pointer to PRESET and push on the MENU 
SEL/ENTER dial. The operation items return to the 
statuses stored in the operator file.
For details on the operator file, see “Chapter 5 Storage 
and Retrieval of User Setting Data”.
  U16
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   WRITE (CAM MS )
  
BPRESET
   
   
FILE ID:
CAM CODE
DATE
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							58Selecting the Gamma
  Chapter 3   Basic Adjustments and Settings
3-11 Selecting the 
Gamma
You can use User gamma you create in addition to the 
built-in Standard gamma and Hyper gamma.
Use the  page of the USER (PAINT) menu for 
gamma operations.
 page
Gamma selection is also possible on the gamma-table 
selection page of the subdisplay.
3-11-1 Using the Standard Gamma
Standard Gamma is for video and intended to be used 
mainly for creating broadcast contents. It is used in 
combination with the Knee function that adjusts the 
dynamic range of high-luminance areas.
When STANDARD is selected on the first line of TABLE 
of the  page, you can select from among the 
following standard gamma curves:
It is recommended to use the No. 5 (ITU-R709) curve in 
normal use.
As ITU-R709 provides 4.5-times gain around the black, 
select the No. 6 (×5) curve when you need higher contrast 
around the black.
3-11-2 Using Hyper Gamma
Hyper Gamma enables the wide dynamic range of the CCD sensors to be reproduced in smooth contrast without 
using the knee function.
This camera provides the following eight hyper gamma 
choices:
Available Hyper Gamma choices
1) Naming rule: HG + 3 digits of dynamic range value + 1’s digit of white 
limit + G + video output value with 18% gray card
For the respective curves, see the next page.
Reproducibility of high luminance areas
You can select the dynamic range from among 325%, 
460%, and 800%.
Selecting a wide dynamic range, such as 800%, enables 
reproduction of gradation at high luminance. However, the 
brightness of intermediate gradation will be lowered.
White limit
You can select either 109% or 100% for the maximum 
value of video output (white limit). While reproduction up 
to 109% is possible with SDI outputs, only 100% may be 
available, depending on the environment of the production 
system. In such conditions, select 100% as the white limit.
Midtone
You can select two values for the brightness of 
intermediate gradation areas around skin tones. Selecting a 
curve for bright intermediate gradation may slightly inhibit 
reproducibility of the high luminance.
1Select HYPER GAMMA on the first line of TABLE 
on the  page and select the hyper gamma 
curve most suitable to the shooting conditions and 
purpose.
Gamma table No.Gamma curve
1 equivalent to SD ENG camcorder
2 equivalent to 4.5-times gain
3 equivalent to 3.5-times gain
4 equivalent to SMPTE-240M
5 equivalent to ITU-R709
6 equivalent to 5.0-times gain
          U19
TABLE   :
BUSER
        : 1 S-LOG A 
TEST    : OFF
No.Name1)Dynamic 
rangeWhite 
limitVideo output with 
18% gray card 
(video input 20%)
1 HG3250G36 325% 100% 36%
2 HG4600G30 460% 100% 30%
3 HG3259G40 325% 109% 40%
4 HG4609G33 460% 109% 33%
5 HG8000G36 800% 100% 36%
6 HG8000G30 800% 100% 30%
7 HG8009G40 800% 109% 40%
8 HG8009G33 800% 109% 33%
          U19
TABLE   :
BHYPER GAMMA
        : 1 HG3250G36 
TEST    : OFF 
						

							59Selecting the Gamma
  Chapter 3   Basic Adjustments and Settings
2Observing the output video level for a gray card of 
18% reflection rate on a waveform monitor, adjust the 
iris so that the level becomes equal to that shown in the 
“Video output with 18% gray card” column of the 
“Available Hyper Gamma choices” table. (The iris 
setting in this condition is the standard iris setting for 
the selected hyper gamma.) When the camera is in Custom mode (see page 30), 
white clip level adjustment is allowed, but the white limit 
values shown in the “Available Hyper Gamma choices” 
table may not be obtained if you adjust the white clip 
level.
 With a Hyper Gamma selected, the knee and gamma 
level adjustments are not allowed, even in Custom mode.Notes
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 100 200 300 400
Video Input [%]
Video Ouput [%]
500 600 700 HG8
HG7HG4
HG3 ITU-709
S-LOG
800
0 100 200 300 400
Video Input [%]500 600 700 800 100
90 109
109
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Video Ouput [%]
HG6 HG5
HG2HG1
Hyper Gamma curves
HG3: HG3259G40
HG4: HG4609G33
HG7: HG8009G40
HG8: HG8009G33
Hyper Gamma curves
HG1: HG3250G36
HG2: HG4600G30
HG5: HG8000G36
HG6: HG8000G30 
						

							60Selecting the Gamma / Selecting the Gamma
  Chapter 3   Basic Adjustments and Settings
3-11-3 Using the S-LOG
When SPECIAL is selected on the first line of TABLE on 
the  page, the second line indicates S-LOG 
(Sony Log). 
Sony Log (S-LOG in subsequent texts) is a gamma which 
assumes use in the DI workflow (capturing filmed negative 
images and creating a digital master through digital 
processing for screening) in cinema production.
S-LOG enables you to monitor the latitude close to 
negative film and perform the timing (color correction) 
with a Sony digital cinema camera, achieving “Digital 
Negative” that is the optimum negative film work flow for 
digital processing.
With this “Digital Negative” you can have the conventional 
shooting style, using ISO sensitivity, luminometer and the 
wide latitude of negative film, enabling smooth transition 
from film production to digital cinema production.
Detailed information of S-LOG is described in the “SONY-
LOG Whitepaper.” 
For the “SONY-LOG Whitepaper,” consult your local Sony 
representative.
3-11-4 Using the User Gamma
You can also create a desired gamma table, using a 
personal computer on which software CvpFileEditor™1) 
has been installed and load the table into the camera via a 
“Memory Stick.”
When a user gamma table is selected, control of gamma 
(LEVEL or ON/OFF) may become disabled, depending on 
data of the table. This is because the gamma and knee are 
compulsorily fixed when creating the gamma curve.
User gamma curves are initialized with S-LOG at the 
factory. (The characteristic data of S-LOG can be output in 
files, using the CvpFileEditor.)
1) CvpFileEditor is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
To select the user gamma
1To use the gamma table you have created, load it into 
the camera.
Load the gamma table data via a “Memory Stick” 
using the  page of the FILE menu 
in Custom mode. page
For details on file operations, see “Chapter 5 Storage 
and Retrieval of User Setting Data”.
2Select the user gamma.
Select USER on the first line of TABLE on the 
 page of the USER (PAINT) menu and 
display the desired user gamma.
A user gamma for which the black level has been set to “0” 
using CvpFileEditor V4.1, the master black (BLACK [M]) 
setting is fixed to “0” (factory setting), and “- -” is 
displayed.
CvpFileEditor
A CvpFileEditor CD-ROM is supplied with the camera.
Install the program by following the messages to be 
displayed.
The latest version of CvpFileEditor can be downloaded  
from the “eCSite,” the site for downloading business and 
professional software from Sony Corporation.
If you have not registered at “eCSite,” access the following 
URL and register.
https://www.ecspert.sony.biz/ecsite/center/
registUserInfo?action=regulationsDirect
     F04 TOP
USER GAMMA
  
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