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    							4-459-611-18(1)
    Solid-State Memory 
    Camcorder
    PMW-F55
    PMW-F5
    © 2013 Sony Corporation
    Operating Instructions
    Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly 
    and retain it for future reference. 
    						
    							Table of Contents2
    Overview
    Features ...................................................................................... 6
    System Configuration  ............................................................... 9
    Location and Function of Parts  ............................................. 11
    On-Screen Indications ............................................................ 17
    Sub Display Screen  ...................................................... 17
    Viewfinder Screen ........................................................ 20
    Preparations
    Power Supply ........................................................................... 23
    Using a Battery Pack  .................................................... 23
    Using AC Power (DC IN Power)  ................................. 24
    Setting the Clock  ..................................................................... 24
    Attaching Optional Devices .................................................... 25
    Attaching a Lens  .......................................................... 25
    Attaching a Viewfinder  ................................................ 26
    Setting the Basic Action .......................................................... 27
    System Frequency  ........................................................ 27
    Shooting Mode  ............................................................. 27
    Main Recorded Signal  .................................................. 27
    Color Space  .................................................................. 28
    Imager Scan Mode  ....................................................... 28
    Recording Format ......................................................... 28
    Using SxS Memory Cards  ...................................................... 29
    About SxS Memory Cards  ........................................... 29
    Inserting an SxS Memory Card  .................................... 30
    Removing an SxS memory card  ................................... 30
    Switching Between SxS Memory Cards  ...................... 30
    Formatting an SxS Memory Card  ................................ 30
    Checking the Remaining Time Available for 
    Recording ............................................................... 31
    Restoring an SxS Memory Card  .................................. 31
    Using an SD Card  ................................................................... 32
    Usable SD Cards  .......................................................... 32
    Inserting an SD Card  .................................................... 32
    Removing an SD memory card  .................................... 32
    Formatting an SD Memory Card .................................. 32
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    Checking the Remaining Time ..................................... 32
    Using an AXS-R5  .................................................................... 33
    Attaching the AXS-R5  ................................................. 33
    Removing the AXS-R5  ................................................ 33
    Inserting an AXS Memory Card  .................................. 33
    Removing an AXS Memory Card  ................................ 34
    Recording to an AXS Memory Card  ............................ 34
    Formatting an AXS Memory Card  ............................... 34
    Checking the Remaining Time Available for 
    Recording ............................................................... 34
    Restoring the AXS Memory Card  ................................ 34
    Using a USB Wireless LAN Module ...................................... 35
    Attaching the IFU-WLM3 ............................................ 35
    Making a Wi-Fi Connection ......................................... 36
    Using the Wi-Fi Remote Commander .......................... 36
    Recording
    Basic Operation Procedure  .................................................... 40
    Changing Basic Settings  ......................................................... 42
    Electronic Shutter  ......................................................... 42
    Sensitivity/Gain/Color Temperature/
    White Balance  ........................................................ 42
    Audio ............................................................................ 43
    Time Data  ..................................................................... 43
    Useful Functions ...................................................................... 43
    Assignable Buttons ....................................................... 43
    Slow & Quick Motion  .................................................. 44
    Recording Time-lapse Video 
    (Interval Rec Function)  .......................................... 44
    Starting to Record from Pre-stored Video 
    (Picture Cache Function)  ....................................... 45
    Simultaneously Recording  ........................................... 45
    Rec Review  .................................................................. 46
    Focus Magnifier  ........................................................... 46
    False Color Display  ...................................................... 46
    Viewfinder Double Speed Drive Function ................... 46 
    						
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    Thumbnail Screens
    Thumbnail Screens  ................................................................. 47
    Configuration of the Screen  ......................................... 47
    Playing Clips ............................................................................ 48
    Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in 
    Sequence ................................................................ 48
    Clip Operations  ....................................................................... 48
    Operations of the Thumbnail Menu  ............................. 48
    Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip  ............. 49
    Copying MPEG2 Proxy Data (PMW-F55 only)  .......... 49
    Deleting Clips ............................................................... 50
    Changing Information on the Thumbnail Screen  ......... 50
    Settings
    Sub Display Operation  ........................................................... 51
    Sub Display Setting Items  ...................................................... 52
    CAMERA Screen  ......................................................... 52
    FILE Screen  ................................................................. 53
    AU/TC (audio/timecode) Screen .................................. 54
    Setup Menu Operations .......................................................... 56
    User Menu  .................................................................... 57
    Setup Menu List  ...................................................................... 59
    Camera Menu  ............................................................... 59
    Paint Menu  ................................................................... 68
    Audio Menu  ................................................................. 73
    Video Menu .................................................................. 77
    VF Menu  ...................................................................... 80
    TC/UB Menu  ................................................................ 83
    Recording Menu  ........................................................... 84
    Media Menu  ................................................................. 85
    File Menu  ..................................................................... 86
    Maintenance Menu  ....................................................... 89
    System Menu  ................................................................ 90
    External Devices Connection
    Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices  ...... 96
    Operating Clips With a Computer  ........................................ 97
    External Synchronization ....................................................... 98 
    						
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    Appendices
    Important Notes on Operation  .............................................. 99
    Formats and Limitations of Outputs  .................................. 101
    Video Formats and Output Signals  ............................ 101
    Error/Warning Indications  .................................................. 109
    Error Indications ......................................................... 109
    Warning Indications  ................................................... 109
    Caution and Operation Confirmation Indications  ...... 110
    Items Saved in the File .......................................................... 112
    Licenses .................................................................................. 120
    MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License  ................... 120
    MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License  .................. 120
    MPEG-4 AVC Patent Portfolio License  .................... 120
    On accessing software to which the GPL/LGPL 
    applies .................................................................. 121
    Open software licenses ............................................... 121
    Specifications ......................................................................... 121
    General ....................................................................... 121
    Camera Section  .......................................................... 123
    Input/Output ............................................................... 124
    Media .......................................................................... 124
    Package Configuration  ............................................... 124
    Optional Accessories .................................................. 125
    Index ....................................................................................... 128 
    						
    							Features6
    Overview
    The PMW-F55/F5 is a highly compact, 
    lightweight and high-performance CineAlta 4K 
    camera with a 4K Super 35mm equivalent Single-
    chip CMOS image sensor.
    The PMW-F55’s CMOS image sensor with frame 
    image scan function allows you to shoot clear 4K 
    images without rolling shutter distortion or flash 
    band phenomenon, for perfect HD recording 
    performance.
    The PMW-F5’s 4K image sensor allows you to 
    record high quality HD pictures.
    You can record in SR SStP/MPEG2 HD video 
    format, in addition to the new 4K-compatible 
    format, XAVC, by using an SxS memory card.
    4K RAW data can be recorded by using the 
    portable memory recorder, AXS-R5, which 
    adopts the newly developed access memory card 
    (AXSM).
    The camcorder adopts the same native FZ mount 
    used by the PMW-F3. You can use a variety of 
    cine lenses (PL mount) so that the PL/FZ 
    conversion adaptor comes standard.
    By using the optional LA-FZB1/LA-FZB2 mount 
    adapter, the B4 lens that is widely used for 
    broadcasting can be attached. You can use your 
    lens libraries with this camcorder.
    Compatible with multi format
    The camcorder is compatible with the new 
    format, XAVC (official name: MPEG4 AVC/
    H.264 Hi422 Profiles/Level 5.2), and can record 
    4K: 4096 × 2160, QFHD: 3840 × 2160, 2K: 2048 
    × 1080, HD: 1920 × 1080.
    The camcorder is also compatible with frame 
    rates from 23.98P to 59.94P. For high-speed 
    shooting, you can record 1 fps to 60 fps for 
    XAVC recording in the S & Q mode. The 
    recommended media for XAVC recording is the 
    newly developed SxS PRO+ memory card.
    The camcorder is also compatible with SStP SR-
    SQ 444, SR-SQ 422, and SR-Lite 422 that are 
    adopted for HDCAM-SR, or MPEG2 HD 422 
    that is adopted for XDCAM. Your workflow can 
    be used.
    If you install the CBK-55PD to the PMW-F55/F5, 
    you can record in the Apple ProRes and Avid 
    DNxHD® codec.
    High frame rate (HFR) recording with up 
    to 240 FPS
    Using the camcorder with the AXS-R5 allows 
    you to perform 2K RAW recording with up to 240 
    FPS.
    You can use 2K/HD to record up to 180 FPS to 
    the SxS memory card on the camcorder without 
    the AXS-R5.
    The camcorder has two scan modes for high 
    frame rate. In the first mode, you can shoot with 
    the full angle of the CMOS image sensor 
    equivalent to the Super 35 mm size, and use the 
    lens with the focal length set for normal shooting 
    of high frame rate recording. 
    In the second mode, you can shoot with the center 
    area of the CMOS image sensor equivalent to the 
    Super 35 mm size (cut to Super 16 mm size).
    Modular structure
    The camcorder incorporates a modular design 
    that allows you to configure the camcorder 
    according to shooting circumstances, whether for 
    cinema production, drama, commercials, 3D 
    shooting, documentary filming, interviews, etc. 
    The handle, viewfinder, audio connector panel, 
    RAW recorder, and build up kit can be attached/
    removed easily according to shooting 
    requirements.
    The body and handle of the camcorder have 
    multiple 1/4” and 3/8” mount points, to which 
    you can attach standard accessories.
    Other features
    4K Super 35mm equivalent CMOS image sensor
    The camcorder has a 4K Super 35mm equivalent 
    Single-chip CMOS image sensor of 11,600,000 
    pixels, with effective pixels count of 8,900,000, 
    for 4K/HD recording.
    The CMOS image sensor of the PMW-F55 
    includes a frame image scan function that allows 
    you to shoot clear images without rolling shutter 
    distortion or flash band phenomenon that occurs 
    with a traditional film camera. The camcorder 
    adopts a color filter that emphasizes color 
    reproduction compatible with wide color area 
    Overview
    Features 
    						
    							Features7
    Overview
    (exceeding that of color film), allowing for near 
    human vision image representation capability.
    Wide latitude, low noise
    The camcorder has a 14-stop latitude that can 
    reproduce images captured by the CMOS sensor 
    with smooth gradation of black to white.
    Exmor Super35 CMOS technology provides low 
    noise levels, even with 4K resolution and 14-stop 
    latitude maintained.
    A wide variety of recording functions
    The camcorder has the Interval Rec function that 
    allows you to record frames specified at regular 
    intervals and the Cache Rec function that allows 
    you to begin recording a specified number of 
    seconds in advance of the time that can be used 
    for variety of situations.
    Video signal processing
    4K/HD simultaneous recording and high-speed 
    recording with unlimited recording time is 
    possible with single LSI chip processing of both 
    camera signals and baseband video signals. 
    Single-chip design provides stable, high-speed 
    4K 59.94P baseband video processing, low power 
    consumption, and compact design.
    Gamma curves corresponding to various 
    situations
    The camcorder has a variety of gamma curves 
    corresponding to various situations.
    S-Log2 and S-Log3 are equipped to cover wide 
    latitude of the camcorder.
    The camcorder also has user gamma and hyper 
    gamma.
    The user gamma can install and use the gamma 
    curve that is made by CvpFileEditorTM V4.2. 
    The hyper gamma can display the wide dynamic 
    range images in smooth contrast without using 
    the knee function. The PMW-F55/F5 provides the 
    following six hyper gamma choices:
    Available hyper gamma choices* Name format: “HG” + 3 digits of dynamic range value 
    + the unit digit of white limit + “G” + video output 
    value with 18% gray card
    You can select dynamic range from among 325%, 
    460%, and 800%. You can select 109% or 100% 
    for the maximum value of video output (White 
    Limit). You can select the video output value with 
    18% gray card from two values.
    Monitor LUT on/off function for each output
    By dividing the video output signal (including the 
    internal recorded signal) into 3 types, you can set 
    Monitor LUT to on/off for each type 
    independently.
    The camcorder has 5 types of gamma curve and 4 
    types of Look Profile for Monitor LUT preset. 
    You can also use any user LUT file that is created 
    by RAW Viewer.
    Intuitive user interface
    This camcorder has the color LCD panel on the 
    inside panel, and direct access menu that assigns 
    the commonly-used settings to 6 buttons. 
    Displaying the setting information large, makes 
    visibility better.
    By switching four screens (CAMERA, FILE, 
    AU/TC, VIEW), you can perform setting speedy.
    A LOCK switch allows you to prevent changing 
    settings by accident.
    By using the supplied IFU-WLM3 USB wireless 
    LAN module, you can operate the camcorder 
    from a Wi-Fi compatible device such as a tablet, 
    with the wireless transmission.
    Assignable buttons
    The inside panel has three assignable buttons, 
    while the outside panel has one assignable button. 
    You can operate the camcorder easily by 
    assigning commonly-used functions to these 
    buttons.
    Built-in ND filter
    A rotary ND filter is built into the camcorder, and 
    supports three types of filter: Clear, 0.9 (1/8), and 
    1.8 (1/64). This allows light adjustment without 
    the need for external matte box.
    When using a B4 lens by attaching an optional 
    LA-FZB2 mount adapter to the camcorder, you 
    can use the power optical filter (neutral density 
    filter and color temperature conversion filter) of 
    the LA-FZB2 by setting the built-in ND filter of 
    the camcorder to “Clear.”
    No.Name*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%
    7 HG8009G40 800% 109% 40%
    8 HG8009G33 800% 109% 33% 
    						
    							Features8
    OverviewVarious input/output connectors
    Four types of SDI output
    The camcorder has four types of SDI output that 
    allows you to output 4K 59.94P signal as four 3G-
    SDI.
    The SDI-1/2 and SDI-3/4 outputs are assignable 
    as SDI-1/2 OUT to Main, and SDI-3/4 OUT to 
    Sub.
    The camcorder also includes connections for 
    Genlock IN, Timecode IN/OUT, HDMI OUT, 
    Remote.
    EFP-Style build up kit
    Attaching the accessory kit CBK-55BK to the 
    camcorder improves stability and operability of 
    the shoulder camcorder style.
    The CBK-55BK has various audio input/output 
    connectors, direct switches that allow you to 
    control the camcorder on hand while looking 
    through the viewfinder when shooting with the 
    camcorder on your shoulder, wireless audio 
    receiver slot, and audio control panel.
    The front control section and shoulder pad can be 
    slided 70 mm (2 
    7/8 inches) in the front-to-rear 
    direction. You can maintain balance easily while 
    shooting with the camcorder on your shoulder 
    when the PL lens or large portable B4 lens is 
    attached.
    4K upgrade license for PMW-F5
    By installing the CBKZ-55FX to the PMW-F5, 
    4K recording/playback for XAVC 4K/QFHD and 
    4K/QFHD output from SDI and HDMI are 
    available. 
    						
    							System Configuration9
    Overview
    This section shows examples of the camera system configuration.
    System Configuration
    Lenses
    PMW-F3K supplied lenses (35 mm/50 mm/85mm)
    SCL-PK6/F, PK6/M (set of 6 lenses, 20 mm/25 mm/35 mm/50 mm/85 mm/135 mm)
    SCL-PK3/F, PK3/M (set of 3 lenses, 20 mm/25 mm/135 mm)
    SCL-P11X15
    SCL-Z18X140 Viewfinder
    DVF-L350Viewfinder
    DVF-L700Viewfinder
    DVF-EL100
    Microphone
    ECM-680S (EC-0.5X5F3M), ECM-678, ECM-674
    PMW-F55, PMW-F5
    Remote control unit
    RM-B170, RM-B750, CBK-DCB01Additional codec board
    CBK-55PD
    USB wireless LAN module
    IFU-WLM3 (supplied) Mount adapter
    LA-FZB1, LA-FZB2Lens mount 
    adapter
    Optical 2K Filter
    CBK-55F2K
    Shoulder adaptor
    VCT-FSA5
    4K upgrade license (for PMW-F5)
    CBKZ-55FX 
    						
    							System Configuration10
    Overview
    PMW-F55, PMW-F5SxS memory card
    SBP-128B, SBP-64A/B, SBP-32, 
    SBS-64G1A, SBS-32G1A
    XQD memory card
    QD-S64E, QD-S32E, QD-N64, 
    QD-G128A, QD-G64A, QD-G32A
    (QDA-EX1 XQD ExpressCard adapter is required.)USB card reader
    SBAC-US20
    Battery adaptorBattery pack
    BP-FL75, BP-L80S
    Portable memory 
    recorder
    AXS-R5AC adaptor
    AC-DN2B, AC-DN10
    AXS memory card
    AXS-512S24, AXS-A256S24, 
    AXS-A512S24, AXS-A1TS24AXS memory card 
    reader
    AXS-CR1
    Monitor: BVM series, PVM series, LMD seriesCamera system adaptor 
    CA4000
    EFP style buildup kit
    CBK-55BK 
    						
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