Sony F5 Manual

							Setup Menu List51
Settings
When there is SW or VR for an item on the attached viewfinder, that item is not available.
VF Menu
VF
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents
VF SettingSetting the 
viewfinderColor
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the color of pictures on the viewfinder.
Contrast
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the contrast of pictures on the viewfinder.
Brightness
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the brightness of pictures on the viewfinder.
Color Mode
Color / B&WSelects the display mode of the viewfinder while E-E display/
recording.
Aspect
Auto / FullSelects the displayed area of pictures for the viewfinder.
PeakingSetting the peaking 
functionSetting
On / OffTurns the peaking function on/off.
Peaking Type
Normal / ColorSelects the peaking type.
Normal: Normal peaking.
Color: Color peaking.
Frequency
Normal / HighSelects the peaking frequency from “Normal” (normal 
frequency) or “High” (high frequency).
Normal Peaking Level
0 to 99 (50)Sets the normal peaking level.
Color
White / Red / Yellow / BlueSelects the color of the peaking signal when “Peaking Type” 
is set to “Color.”
Color Peaking Level
0 to 99 (50)Sets the color peaking level. 
						

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Settings
MarkerSetting the marker 
indicationsSetting
On / OffTurn all marker indications on the viewfinder on/off.
Center Marker
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / OffSelects the center marker type when displaying the center 
marker. Select “Off” to turn off the center marker.
Safety Zone
On / OffTurns the safety zone marker on/off.
Safety Area
80% / 90% / 92.5% / 95%Selects the size (ratio to the entire screen) of the safety zone 
marker.
Aspect Marker
Line / Mask / OffSelects the aspect marker.
Line: To show white lines
Mask: To lower the video signal level of areas outside the 
marker range.
Off: To not display.
Aspect Select
4:3 / 13:9 / 14:9 / 15:9 / 16:9 / 
17:9 / 1.66:1 / 1.85:1 / 2.35:1 / 
2.4:1Select the ratio of the aspect marker.
Aspect Mask
0 to 15 (12)When “Aspect Marker” is set to “Mask,” select the brightness 
of images outside the aspect marker.
Aspect Safety Zone
On / OffTurns the aspect safety zone marker on/off.
Aspect Safety Area
80% / 90% / 92.5% / 95%Selects the size (ratio to the entire screen) of the aspect safety 
zone marker.
ZebraSetting the zebra 
patternSetting
On / OffTurns the zebra function on/off.
Zebra Select
1 / 2 / BothSelect the zebra pattern(s) (Zebra 1, Zebra 2, or both of Zebra 
1 and Zebra 2) to be displayed.
Zebra1 Level
50% to 107% (70%)Sets the display level of zebra 1.
Zebra1 Aperture Level
1% to 20% (10%)Sets the aperture level of zebra 1.
Zebra2 Level
52% to 109% (100%)Sets the display level of zebra 2.
VF
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents 
						

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Settings
Display On/OffSelecting the items 
to be displayedSetting
On / OffTurns all the indications of the viewfinder GUI on/off.
Shutter Setting
On / OffSelects the item to be displayed on the viewfinder.
ND Filter Position
On / Off
Gain Setting
dB / ISO / Off
Rec/Play Status
On / Off
Color Temp.
On / Off
Frame Rate
On / Off
Battery Remain
On / Off
Timecode
On / Off
Audio Level Meter
On / Off
Media Status
On / Off
Focus Position
Meter / Feet / Off
Iris Position
On / Off
Zoom Position
On / Off
White Balance Mode
On / Off
SDI Rec Control
On / Off
Rec Format
On / Off
Gamma
On / Off
Timecode Lock
On / Off
Clip Name
On / Off
Clip Number
On / Off
VF
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents 
						

							Setup Menu List54
Settings
TC/UB Menu
TC/UB
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents
TimecodeSetting the 
timecodeMode
Preset / Regen Selects the timecode mode.
Preset: To start the timecode from the specified value
Regen (regeneration): To start the timecode by continuing the 
timecode of the previous clip.
Run
Rec Run / Free RunRec Run: To advance the timecode during recording only. 
Free Run: The timecode keeps advancing regardless of the 
state of recording.
Setting Sets the timecode to a desired value.
SET: Sets the value.
Reset
Execute / CancelResets the timecode to 00:00:00:00.
Execute: Execute this function.
TC Format
DF / NDFSelects the timecode format.
DF: Drop frame
NDF: Non drop frame
TC DisplaySetting the time 
data indicationDisplay Select
Timecode / DurationSwitches the time data indication.
Recording Menu
Recording
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents
MPEG2 ProxySetting the 
MPEG2 proxy 
function
(PMW-F55 only)Setting
On / OffTurns the MPEG2 proxy function on/off.
(This setting is available only when “Format(Main)” in “Rec 
Format” of the System menu is set to “XAVC 4096 × 
2160P.”)
Rec ControlSetting the 
recording control 
functionSetting
SxS & AXS / AXSSelects the target (internal recording memory or external 
recording memory (AXS memory)) for performing the 
recording control when “Main Operation” in “Base Setting” 
of the System menu is set to “RAW.”
SDI Rec 
Control
Setting the SDI 
recording control 
functionSetting
Off / OnTurns on/off this function that controls recording/stop 
recording of the external device by the SDI output signal. 
						

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Settings
This menu is not available when the media is not loaded.
Media Menu
Media
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents
Format MediaFormatting a 
memoryMedia (A)
Execute / CancelFormats the SxS memory card in the slot A.
Execute: Executes format.
Media (B)
Execute / CancelFormats the SxS memory card in the slot B.
Execute: Executes format.
SD card
Execute / CancelFormats the SD card.
Execute: Executes format.
AXS Memory
Execute / CancelFormats the AXS memory card.
Execute: Executes format.
File Menu
File
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents
All FileSetting for the All 
fileLoad SD Card Loads the All file from the SD card that is inserted into the 
SD card slot.
Save SD card Stores the All file onto the SD card that is inserted into the SD 
card slot.
File ID Names the All file.
Scene FileSetting for the 
Scene file
(This setting is 
available only when 
“Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of 
the System menu is 
set to “Custom.”)
Recall Internal Memory Loads the Scene file from the internal memory.
Store Internal Memory Stores the Scene file on the internal memory.
File ID Names the Scene file.
Lens FileSetting for the lens 
file
(This setting is 
available only 
when “Shooting 
Mode” in “Base 
Setting” of the 
System menu is set 
to “Custom.”)Recall Internal Memory Loads the lens file from the internal memory.
Store Internal Memory Stores the lens file on the internal memory.
File ID Names the lens file.
File Source Displays the selected file number.
Clear Lens Offset
Execute / CancelClear the lens file.
Execute: Execute clearing.
Lens Center H
–40 to +40 (±0)Sets the horizontal position of the center marker to the lens 
file.
Lens Center V
–40 to +40 (±0)Sets the vertical position of the center marker to the lens file.
Flare R
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the user adjusting value of the R flare correction that is 
caused by the lens to the lens file.
Flare G
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the user adjusting value of the G flare correction that is 
caused by the lens to the lens file.
Flare B
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the user adjusting value of the B flare correction that is 
caused by the lens to the lens file. 
						

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Settings
White Offset R
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the R ch correction value of the white balance offset by 
lens to the lens file.
White Offset B
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the B ch correction value of the white balance offset by 
lens to the lens file.
Shading Ch Select
Red / Green / BlueSelects the channel for the white shading correction that is 
caused by the lens.
Shading H SAW
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the Saw white shading correction value (caused by the 
lens) of the selected channel by “Shading Ch Select” and 
horizontal direction to the lens file.
Shading H PARA
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the Para white shading correction value (caused by the 
lens) of the selected channel by “Shading Ch Select” and 
horizontal direction to the lens file.
Shading V SAW
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the Saw white shading correction value (caused by the 
lens) of the selected channel by “Shading Ch Select” and 
vertical direction to the lens file.
Shading V PARA
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the Para white shading correction value (caused by the 
lens) of the selected channel by “Shading Ch Select” and 
vertical direction to the lens file.
File
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents
Maintenance Menu
Maintenance
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents
Test SawSetting the test 
signal outputSetting
On / OffTurns the test signal on/off.
Camera ConfigSharing settings 
when connecting 
the remote control 
unit
Note
This item cannot 
be selected when 
connecting the 
remote control 
unit.RM Common Memory
On / OffSets whether to share the settings of when connecting the 
remote control unit and using the camcorder alone.  
						

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Settings
System Menu
System
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents
System 
SettingFrequency
59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 / 23.98Selects the system frequency.
Base SettingShooting Mode
Custom / Cine EISelects the shooting mode.
(Locked to “Custom” when the AXS recorder (AXS-R5) is 
not attached.)
Main Operation
YPbPr / RGB / RAWSets the operation mode for recording mainly.
(“YPbPr” or “RGB” is can be selected when “Shooting 
Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to 
“Custom.” Locked to “RAW” when “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Cine EI.”)
Color Space
S-Gamut / NormalSets the color space.
(This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)
Rec FormatSetting the 
recording formatFormat(Main)
When “Frequency” is set to 
“59.94” or “50”
XAVC 4096 × 2160P (PMW-
F55 only)
XAVC 1920 × 1080P
MPEG 1920 × 1080i
When “Frequency” is set to 
“29.97,” “25,” or “23.98”
XAVC 4096 × 2160P (PMW-
F55 only)
XAVC 1920 × 1080P
MPEG 1920 × 1080PSets the video format to be recorded on the SxS memory card.
GenlockSetting Genlock 
operationReference
Internal / External (HD) / 
External (SD)Displays the genlock status. When genlocked, the signal type 
is displayed.
Internal: Not genlocked.
External (HD): Genlocked by the HD signal.
External (SD): Genlocked by the SD signal.
Assignable 
Button
Assigning 
functions to the 
assignable buttons to 
Off / Marker / Zebra / Peaking / 
Display / Focus Magnifier / VF 
Mode / Rec / S&Q MotionAssign a function to the ASSIGN 1/2/3/4 buttons.
Marker: Turns the center marker, safety zone, aspect marker, 
and guide frame functions on/off as a group.
Zebra: Turns the zebra function on/off.
Peaking: Turns the peaking function on/off.
Display: Turns the indications of status/setting on the monitor 
on/off.
Focus Magnifier: Turns the focus magnifier function on/off.
VF Mode: Switches between color and mono display on the 
viewfinder.
Rec: Executes the start/stop recording.
S&Q Motion: Turns the Slow & Quick motion function on/
off. 
						

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Settings
Switch/LampSetting for the 
switch/lampRec Lamp
On / OffTurns the Rec lamp on/off.
Lock Switch Setting
without Rec Button / with 
Rec ButtonSets whether to include the Rec button on the buttons that are 
locked by the LOCK switch.
Menu Dial Scroll
Normal / LoopSelects the scroll method for the menu operation.
Menu Dial Direction
Normal / ReverseSelects the scroll direction for the menu operation.
Set Key on Thumbnail
Pause / PlaySets the behavior when pressing the MENU dial while 
selecting a thumbnail.
Fan ControlSetting the fan 
control modeSetting
Auto / Minimum / Off in RecSets the fan control mode of the camcorder and AXS recorder 
that is connected to the camcorder.
Battery AlarmSetting for the 
batteryNear End:Info Battery
5% to 100% (in steps of 5%)Sets the battery level at which the low battery warning is 
generated.
End:Info Battery
0% to 5%Sets the battery level at which the battery empty warning is 
generated.
Near End:Sony Battery
11.5V to 17V (in steps of 0.1V)Sets the battery level at which the low battery warning is 
generated.
End:Sony Battery
11.0V to 11.5V (in steps of 
0.1V)Sets the battery level at which the battery empty warning is 
generated.
Near End:Other Battery
11.5V to 17V (11.8V) (in steps 
of 0.1V)Sets the battery level at which the low battery warning is 
generated.
End:Other Battery
11.0V to 14V (in steps of 0.1V)Sets the battery level at which the battery empty warning is 
generated.
Detected Battery
Sony Info Battery / Sony 
Battery / Other Battery / DC INDisplays the type of power supply.
DC Voltage 
Alarm
Setting the 
warning of the 
input voltageDC Low Voltage1
11.5V to 17.0VSets the DC IN voltage at which the low input voltage 
warning is generated.
DC Low Voltage2
11.0V to 14.0VSets the DC IN voltage at which the lack of any input voltage 
warning is generated.
Clock SetSetting the built-in 
clockTime Zone
UTC –12:00 Kwajalein to UTC 
+14:00Sets the time-zone difference from UTC in steps of 30 
minutes.
Date Mode
YYMMDD / MMDDYY / 
DDMMYYSelects the display mode of the date.
YYMMDD: In sequence of year, month, day
MMDDYY: In sequence of month, day, year
DDMMYY: In sequence of day, month, year
12H/24H
12H / 24HSelects the display mode of time.
12H: 12-hour mode
24H: 24-hour mode
Date Sets the current date.
SET: Sets the date.
Time Sets the current time.
SET: Sets the time.
System
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents 
						

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Settings
Hours MeterDisplaying the 
hours meterHours(System) Displays the non-resettable accumulated time of use.
Hours(Reset) Displays the resettable accumulated time of use.
Reset
Execute / CancelResets the “Hours(Reset)” value to 0.
Execute: Execute resetting.
AXS RecorderSetting for the 
AXS recorder
Note
This item cannot 
be selected when 
the AXS recorder 
(AXS-R5) is not 
attached.Clip Name
Link / SeparateSets the naming method for the clip that is generated while 
recording on AXS-R5.
Link: Uses the same clip name as the clip name that is set on 
the camcorder.
Separate: Uses the individual clip name on AXS-R5. Set the 
file name of F65 type on the next menu.
Camera ID
A to ZSets the camera ID when storing as the file name of camera 
(F65) type.
Reel Number
001 to 999Sets the Reel Number when storing as the file name of camera 
(F65) type.
Chunk
Off / 16GB / 8GB / 4GBThis setting is for dividing the clip to the specified size while 
recording on the AXS memory card.
Version Displays the software version of AXS-R5.
Hours Meter (System) Displays the non-resettable accumulated time of use for AXS-
R5.
Hours Meter (Reset) Displays the resettable accumulated time of use for AXS-R5.
Reset Hours Meter
Execute / CancelResets the “Hours Meter (Reset)” value to 0.
Execute: Executes resetting.
All ResetResetting to the 
factory statusReset
Execute/CancelResets the camcorder to the factory status.
Execute: Executes resetting.
VersionShowing the 
version of this 
camcorderNumber
Vx.xxDisplays the current software version of the camcorder.
Version Up
Execute / CancelUpgrades the camcorder.
Execute: Executes.
System
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents 
						

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External Devices Connection
To display recording/playback pictures on an 
external monitor, select the output signal and use 
an appropriate cable for the monitor to be 
connected.
An output signal from the camcorder can be 
recorded when a recording device is connected. 
The same status information and menus can be 
displayed on the external monitor as those on the 
viewfinder screen.
According to the signal fed to the monitor, set 
“Output Display” (page 50) in the Video menu to 
“On.”
SDI OUT connector (BNC type)
Set the on/off setting of the output, and output 
format in the Video menu (page 50).
Use a commercially available 75-ohm coaxial 
cable for connection.
To start synchronized recording on an external 
device
With SDI signal output selected, synchronized 
recording is possible by feeding a REC trigger 
signal to an external recording device connected 
via the SDI OUT connector. To enable 
synchronized recording, set “SDI Rec Control” 
(page 54) in the Recording menu to “On.”
Note
When a connected external device does not correspond 
to a REC trigger signal, the device cannot be operated.
HDMI OUT connector (Type A connector)
Set the on/off setting of the output, and output 
format in the Video menu (page 50).
Use a commercially available HDMI cable for 
connection.
TEST OUT connector (BNC type)
Use a commercially available BNC cable for 
connection.
External Devices Connection
Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices