Sony Pmv F5 Manual

Setup Menu List91
Settings
Rec FormatSetting the 
recording formatFormat
XAVC 4096 × 2160P (PMW-
F55 or PMW-F5 + CBKZ-55FX 
only)
XAVC 3840 × 2160P (PMW-
F55 or PMW-F5 + CBKZ-55FX 
only)
XAVC 2048 × 1080P
XAVC 1920 × 1080P
MPEG 1920 × 1080i
MPEG 1280 × 720P
SStP SR-SQ 444
SStP SR-SQ 422
SStP SR-Lite 422
DNxHD 220x HD P/i*
DNxHD 145 HD P/i*
ProRes 422 HQ HD P/i*
ProRes 422 HD P/i*
* When the CBK-55PD is 
applied.Sets the video format to be recorded on the SxS memory card.
The settable format for recording...

Setup Menu List92
Settings
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  ( to ), Lens 
RET
Off / Marker / Zebra / Peaking / 
Display / Video Signal Monitor 
/ VF Focus Magnifier / 
VF Mode / Rec / S&Q Motion /...

Setup Menu List93
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.
(When the Rec function is assigned to the assignable button, 
the button is treated as the Rec button.)
Menu Dial Scroll
Normal / LoopSelects the scroll method for the menu operation.
Menu Dial Direction
Normal / ReverseSelects the scroll direction...

Setup Menu List94
Settings
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...

Setup Menu List95
Settings
All ResetResetting to the 
factory statusReset
Execute/CancelResets the camcorder to the factory status.
Execute: Executes resetting.
OptionSettings and 
display of the 
optionDNxHD/ProRes
a / ×When the expansion codec board CBK-55PD (optional) is 
attached, “a” is displayed.
4K/QFHD XAVC
a / ×When the 4K upgrade license CBKZ-55PX for the PMW-F5 
(optional) is installed, “a” is displayed.
Install Option Select when installing the upgrade license.
ID Displays the...

Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices96
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”...

Operating Clips With a Computer97
External Devices Connection
To use the ExpressCard slot of a 
computer
If the computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/
34 or ExpressCard/54 slot, you can directly insert 
the SxS memory card containing clips recorded 
with this camcorder and access the files.
Notes
 The SxS Device Driver Software must be installed on 
your computer.
 Operation is not guaranteed with all computers.
For support information for the driver, visit the 
following URL:...

External Synchronization98
External Devices Connection
When multiple units of the camcorder are used in 
the same shooting location, synchronized 
recording can be made 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 a 
reference signal to the GENLOCK IN connector 
(page 16) of the camcorder.
Valid reference signals depend on the system 
frequency setting.
You can check the...

Important Notes on Operation99
Appendices
Use and Storage
Do not subject the unit to severe shock
The internal mechanism may be damaged or the 
body warped.
Do not cover the unit while operating
Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can 
cause excessive internal heat build-up.
After use
Always set the power switch to OFF.
Before storing the unit for a long period
Remove the battery pack.
Do not leave the camcorder with the lenses 
facing the sun
Direct sunlight can enter through the lenses, be...

Important Notes on Operation100
Appendices
About the LCD monitor
 Do not leave the LCD monitor facing direct 
sunlight, as this may damage the LCD monitor.
 Do not press/swipe the LCD monitor forcefully, 
or leave objects on the LCD monitor, as it may 
cause a malfunction, such as picture 
irregularity, etc.
 The LCD monitor may become warm in use. 
This is not a malfunction.
About the stuck pixels
The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured 
with high precision technology, giving a 
functioning...