Sony Pmv F5 Manual

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Tip
When using the 1.3× or 2× anamorphic lens, set “Aspect” in “VF Setting” (page 80) of the VF menu to “Anamo ×1.3” 
or “Anamo ×2” to output the normal image without distortion from the SDI OUT (Sub), HDMI OUT, and TEST OUT 
connectors.
Output formats for the SDI OUT connector
Serial digital signals from the SDI OUT connector are output depending on the settings of the setup menu 
and format of the clip being played.
When outputting one type of SDI output...

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When outputting two types of SDI output by using the SDI OUT 1/2 (MAIN) and SDI OUT 3/4 (SUB) 
connectors while “Main Operation” in “Base Setting” is set to “YPbPr”
The “Frequency” setting 
in “System Setting” of 
the System menuThe “Format” setting 
in “Rec format” of the 
System menuOutput format
SDI (Main)SDI (Sub)
59.94/50 XAVC 4096 × 2160P
(PMW-F55 and PMW-F5 + 
CBKZ-55FX only)2048 × 1080 YPbPr 59.94P/
50P 3.0G1920 × 1080 YPbPr 59.94P/
50P 3.0G
1920 ×...

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SStP SR-SQ 422 1920 × 1080 YPbPr 59.94i/
50i 1.5G1920 × 1080 YPbPr 59.94i/
50i 1.5G
720 × 486/576 YPbPr 59.94i/
50i 270M*
DNxHD 220x HD i
DNxHD 145 HD i
ProRes 422 HQ HD i
ProRes 422 HD i
(When the CBK-55PD is 
installed)1920 × 1080 YPbPr 59.94i/
50i 1.5G1920 × 1080 YPbPr 59.94i/
50i 1.5G
29.97/25 XAVC 4096 × 2160P
(PMW-F55 and PMW-F5 + 
CBKZ-55FX only)2048 × 1080 YPbPr 
29.97PsF/25PsF 1.5G1920 × 1080 YPbPr 
29.97PsF/25PsF 1.5G
1920 × 1080 YPbPr...

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* Cannot be selected when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Cine EI.”
When outputting two types of SDI output by using the SDI OUT 1/2 (MAIN) and SDI OUT 3/4 (SUB) 
connectors while “Main Operation” in “Base Setting” is set to “RGB”
23.98 XAVC 4096 × 2160P
(PMW-F55 and PMW-F5 + 
CBKZ-55FX only)
XAVC 2048 × 1080P2048 × 1080 YPbPr 
23.98PsF 1.5G1920 × 1080 YPbPr 
23.98PsF 1.5G
1920 × 1080 YPbPr 
23.98PsF 1.5G
XAVC 3840 × 2160P...

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Output formats from the HDMI OUT connector
Serial digital signals from the HDMI OUT connector are output depending on the settings of the setup 
menu and format of the clip being played.
When the output format of SDI (MAIN) is 4096 × 2160P or 3480 × 2160P (PMW-F55 and PMW-F5 + CBKZ-
55FX only)
23.98 XAVC 2048 × 1080P 2048 × 1080 RGB 
23.98PsF 3.0G1920 × 1080 YPbPr 
23.98PsF 1.5G
1920 × 1080 RGB 
23.98PsF 3.0G
XAVC 1920 × 1080P
MPEG 1920 × 1080i
SStP...

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When the output format of SDI (MAIN) is less than 2048 × 1080
The “Frequency” setting 
in “System Setting” of 
the System menuThe “Format” setting 
in “Rec format” of the 
System menu
Output format
59.94/50 XAVC 4096 × 2160P
(PMW-F55 and PMW-F5 + 
CBKZ-55FX only)
XAVC 3840 × 2160P
(PMW-F55 and PMW-F5 + 
CBKZ-55FX only)1920 × 1080 59.94P/50P
1920 × 1080 59.94i/50i
XAVC 2048 × 1080P
XAVC 1920 × 1080P
MPEG 1920 × 1080i1920 × 1080 59.94P/50P
1920 × 1080...

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23.98 XAVC 4096 × 2160P
(PMW-F55 and PMW-F5 + 
CBKZ-55FX only)
XAVC 3840 × 2160P
(PMW-F55 and PMW-F5 + 
CBKZ-55FX only)
XAVC 2048 × 1080P
XAVC 1920 × 1080P
MPEG 1920 × 1080P
SStP SR-SQ 422
SStP SR-Lite 422
SStP SR-SQ 444
DNxHD 220x HD P
DNxHD 145 HD P
ProRes 422 HQ HD P
ProRes 422 HD P1920 × 1080 23.98P
The “Frequency” setting 
in “System Setting” of 
the System menuThe “Format” setting 
in “Rec format” of the 
System menuOutput format 

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Output formats from the TEST OUT connector
Signals output from the TEST OUT connector are either the HD-Y, Composite, or HD SYNC signals 
output from the SDI OUT connector/HDMI OUT connector.
The output signal differs depending on the setting of setup menu or output format setting of SDI (Main)/
SDI (Sub).
The “Frequency” setting 
in “System Setting” of 
the System menuOutput format of SDI 
(Main)Output format of SDI 
(Sub)Output format 
59.94/50 4096 ×...

Error/Warning Indications109
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The camcorder informs you of situations where warning, caution, or an operation check is required, 
through messages on the viewfinder screen, the REC lamp, and a buzzer.
The buzzer is output to the built-in speaker or to the headphones connected via the headphone connector.
When the camcorder is turned on, the message for prompting the APR function appears on the viewfinder 
screen if the auto adjustment for the image sensor (APR) has not performed for a period of...

Error/Warning Indications110
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The following caution and operation confirmation indication may be displayed on the center area of the 
screen. In this case, please see the following table.
Caution and Operation Confirmation Indications
IndicationCause and measures
Battery Error
Please Change BatteryAn error was detected with the battery pack.
Replace the battery pack with a normal one.
Backup Battery End
Please ChangeThe remaining power of the backup battery is insufficient.
Replace the battery...