Sony Pmv F5 Manual

							Basic Operation Procedure41
Recording
Note
When connecting the camcorder and AXS-R5, only EE* 
is output from the AUX OUT connector of the AXS-R5. 
Playback picture is not output. Playback picture is output 
from the camcorder.
* EE is not output while in the Slow & Quick Motion 
mode.
Clip (recording data)
When you stop recording, video, audio and 
subsidiary data from the start to end of the 
recording are recorded as a single clip on an 
SxS memory card.
Clip name
For each clip recorded with this camcorder, a 
clip is named by the naming mode that is set in 
“Clip Naming” 
(page 85) of the Media menu.The Shot Number and clip number are 
automatically incremented.
When storing the clip name by the “Cam ID + 
Reel#” naming mode (page 85), the clip name is 
created as follows:
 When there is already a clip name that is 
stored by the “Cam ID + Reel#” naming mode 
on the inserted AXS memory card, the new 
file inherits its information.
Examples:
When “B002C003_XXXXXXXX” is on the AXS 
memory card, the next created clip name is 
“B002C004_XXXXXXXX.” The Camera ID of 
“AXS Recorder” in the System menu is changed to 
“B,” and Reel Number is changed to “002.” The clip 
name on the information that is displayed during 
shooting flashes until the camera starts recording.
 When the inserted AXS memory card has no 
file, “1” is added to the Reel Number of the 
clip that was recorded last.
Examples:
When you record on empty card “2” after recording 
up to “D001CXXX_XXXXXXXX” on card “1,” the 
next created clip name is 
“D002C001_XXXXXXXX.” The clip name on the 
information that is displayed during shooting flashes 
until the camera starts recording.
 When you set the Camera ID and Reel 
Number of “Clip Naming” in the Media 
menu, that information is applied.
Examples:
When you change the Camera ID to “F” and Reel 
Number to “001” of the AXS memory card that is 
recorded up to “E003CXXX_XXXXXXXX,” the 
next clip name is “F001CXXX_XXXXXXXX.” 
When you change the Camera ID only, the Reel 
Number is changed to “001.”
When storing the clip name by the “Title” 
naming mode (page 85), the clip name is 
created from characters that are set in “Title 
Prefix” (1 to 46 characters) + clip number that 
is set in “Number Set” (0001 to 9999).
Maximum duration of a clip
The maximum clip length is 6 hours.
If you exceed the maximum clip length, a new 
clip will be automatically created. You can 
check the new clip on the thumbnail screen. 
						

							Changing Basic Settings42
Recording
You can make changes to the settings based on 
the intended usage of the recorded video or 
recording conditions.
Set the shutter speed (cache time).
When you set “Setting” in “Shutter” (page 64) of 
the Camera menu to “On,” the shutter speed that 
you specified with “Shutter” is turned on.
Note
When the viewfinder double speed drive function (page 
46) is activated, the electronic shutter function is locked 
to on, and the shutter angle is limited up to 180 degrees.
Setting the shutter mode and speed
Select “Mode” and “Select” in “Shutter” (page 
64) of the Camera menu, then set the speed in 
“Shutter Value.”
Shooting in slow shutter
The shutter speed is specified in the number of 
accumulated frames. This function allows you to 
obtain low-noise clear pictures in low light levels 
or surreal pictures with afterimages.
Set “Setting” in “Slow Shutter” (page 65) of the 
Camera menu to “On,” and specify the number of 
accumulated frames with “Number of Frames.”
The setting items differ, depending on the 
shooting mode setting.
These items can be set on the setup menu and sub 
display.
While in “Cine EI” mode: Selecting the 
sensitivity (EI value) and color 
temperature
Set the sensitivity by using “Exposure Index” in 
“Gain” (page 61) of the Camera menu.
For the Cine EI mode, it is assumed that the RAW 
signal or output picture, for which MLUT is set to off, is recorded as the main recorded signal. 
Sensitivity for the main recorded signal is locked 
to standard sensitivity, and the picture brightness 
is changed in accordance with the EI value only 
for the output picture, for which MLUT is set to 
on.
You can check the processing result of sensitizing 
or desensitizing on post-production while 
shooting by using the picture, for which MLUT is 
set on.
You can set the following values for the 
sensitivity (EI value)
PMW-F5: 500EI, 640EI, 800EI, 1000EI, 1250EI, 
1600EI, 2000EI, 2500EI, 3200EI, 4000EI, 
5000EI, 6400EI, 8000EI
PMW-F55: 320EI, 400EI, 500EI, 640EI, 800EI, 
1000EI, 1250EI, 1600EI, 2000EI, 2500EI, 
3200EI, 4000EI, 5000EI
Select the color temperature from among “Preset 
3200K” (tungsten), “4300K” (tungsten), and 
“5500K” (daylight), in “White” (page 59) of the 
Camera menu.
While in “Custom” mode: Selecting the 
sensitivity or gain, and color 
temperature or white balance
Select the sensitivity (ISO) or gain (dB) in “Gain” 
(page 61) of the Camera menu.
Select the color temperature or white balance in 
“White” of the Camera menu.
The color temperature can be selected for 
Memory A/Memory B from among “Preset 
3200K” (tungsten), “4300K” (tungsten), and 
“5500K” (daylight), and you can select any color 
temperature by using “Color Temp.” in “White” 
(page 59) of the Camera menu.
For white balance, adjust automatically by using 
“Auto White Balance,” or adjust Memory A/
Memory B by using “Color Temp. Balance,” “R 
Gain,” or “B Gain,” in “White” of the Camera 
menu.
Changing Basic Settings
Electronic Shutter
Sensitivity/Gain/Color 
Temperature/White Balance 
						

							Useful Functions43
Recording
To adjust the audio levels
When “CH-1 Audio Select/CH-2 Audio Select” 
in “Audio Level” (page 75) of the Audio menu is 
set to “Auto,” the audio recording levels are 
automatically adjusted.
To adjust the audio recording levels manually, set 
to “Manual.” Adjust the audio recording levels on 
“CH-1 Audio Level/CH-2 Audio Level” in 
“Audio Level” of the Audio menu.
Note
The recording level is locked for channels with AES/
EBU signals selected for audio input.
Setting the Timecode
Specify the timecode to be recorded with 
“Timecode” in the TC/UB menu (page 83).The camcorder has four assignable buttons (pages 
11, 13) to which you can assign various functions 
for convenience.
You can also assign the function to the RET 
button on the lens.
Changing functions
Use “Assignable Button” (page 92) in the System 
menu.
The assigned functions can be viewed on the 
Assignable button status screen (page 12).
Assigned functions
Audio
Time Data
Useful Functions
Assignable Buttons
Function nameFunction
Marker Turning on/off the Center Marker, 
Safety Zone, Aspect Marker.
Zebra Turning on/off the Zebra function.
Peaking Turning on/off the Peaking 
function.
Display Turning on/off the monitor display 
of status/setting value.
Video Signal 
MonitorSwitching the waveform 
indication for the output signal 
from SDI (Sub).
VF Focus 
MagnifierTurning on/off the Focus 
Magnifier function of the 
viewfinder.
VF Mode Switching viewfinder screen 
between color and mono.
Rec Starting/stopping recording.
S&Q Motion Turning on/off the Slow & Quick 
Motion.
Picture Cache Rec Turning on/off the Picture Cache 
Rec function.
Rec Review Performing the Rec Review 
function.
High/Low Key Switching between High Key 
(monitoring display for high key 
blown-out highlights), Low Key 
(monitoring display for low key 
clipped blacks), and Off (normal 
display).
White Memory Switching “White Switch” 
between Memory A and Memory 
B. 
						

							Useful Functions44
Recording
When “Main Operation” is set to “RAW” or 
“YPbPr,” and the system frequency and video 
format (page 90) are set as follows, you can set 
the recording frame rate and playback frame rate 
to different values.
* Setting value is 1 to 60 when “High Frame Rate 
Mode” is set to “Off.”
** When recording on AXS and SxS simultaneously, the 
setting value is for SxS.
Notes
 Slow & Quick Motion mode cannot be used while 
recording, playing, or displaying thumbnail.
 Slow & Quick Motion mode cannot be used while the 
Slow Shutter mode.
 Audio cannot be recorded while in the Slow & Quick 
Motion mode.
 When “High Frame Rate Mode” is set to “Full Scan” 
and the frame rate is set to more than 61P, moiré may 
occur in high resolution areas of the picture. In this 
case, you can reduce moiré by attaching an optional 
CBK-55F2K Optical 2K Filter.
 When “High Frame Rate Mode” is set to other than 
“Off,” the camcorder cannot switch to the second card 
automatically even if a card becomes full.
 Slow & Quick Motion function is not possible in 
Interval Rec and Picture Cache mode. The camcorder 
exits Interval Rec and Picture Cache mode whenever 
you select Slow & Quick Motion mode. The 
camcorder exits Slow & Quick Motion mode automatically whenever you select Interval Rec or 
Picture Cache mode.
The camcorder’s Interval Rec function allows 
you to capture time-lapse videos to the 
camcorder’s internal memory. This function is an 
effective way to shoot slow-moving subjects.
When “Setting” in “Interval Rec” (page 84) of the 
Recording menu is set to “On,” and you start 
recording, the camcorder automatically records a 
specified number of frames at a specified interval 
time.
The Interval Rec function is available when 
“Main Operation,” “Rec Control,” and the 
recording format are set to the following settings.
Notes
 The Interval Rec function cannot be used at the same 
time as the Slow & Quick Motion or Picture Cache 
function. When you select Interval Rec mode, the Slow 
& Quick Motion and Picture Cache functions are 
disabled. When you select Slow & Quick Motion or 
Picture Cache mode, the Interval Rec function is 
disabled. VF High Contrast Enhancing the contrast of the 
pictures on the viewfinder.
Color Bars Turning the color bar on/off.
Slow & Quick Motion
Main 
OperationRecording 
formatSystem 
frequencyFrame 
rate*
RAW – (When 
recording on 
an AXS only)23.98P/24P/
25P/29.97P/
50P/59.94P1 to 
240P**
YPbPr XAVC
4096 × 2160P23.98P/24P/
25P/29.97P/
50P/59.94P1 to 60P
XAVC
3840 × 2160P23.98P/25P/
29.97P/50P/
59.94P1 to 60P
XAVC
2048 × 1080P23.98P/24P/
29.97P/
59.94P1 to 180P*
25P/50P 1 to 150P*
XAVC
1920 × 1080P23.98P/
29.97P/
59.94P1 to 180P*
25P/50P 1 to 150P*
Function nameFunction
Recording Time-lapse Video 
(Interval Rec Function)
Main 
OperationRec 
ControlRecording format
RAW AXS –
SxS & AXS XAVC 2048 × 1080P
XAVC 1920 × 1080P
RGB – XAVC 2048 × 1080P
XAVC 1920 × 1080P
YPbPr – XAVC 4096 × 2160P
XAVC 3840 × 2160P
XAVC 2048 × 1080P
XAVC 1920 × 1080P
Interval time
Number of frames in one take 
						

							Useful Functions45
Recording
 The simultaneously recording function is not available 
in Internal Rec mode.
 Interval Rec settings cannot be changed during 
recording.
 The following are limitations for the Interval Rec 
function.
—Audio signals will not be recorded.
—You cannot perform the Rec Review function.
—The signal will not be genlocked. 
You can begin recording a specified number of 
seconds in advance by storing up to 15 seconds of 
video and audio data in the internal memory of 
the camcorder when you start recording.
When you start recording after setting “Setting” 
in “Picture Cache Rec” (page 84) of the 
Recording menu to “On,” the camcorder records 
in advance of the specified time (Cache Rec 
Time).
The Picture Cache function is available for either 
of the following settings.
 The system frequency is set to 29.97/25/24/
23.98, and the recording format is set to XAVC 
4096 × 2160P/XAVC 3840 × 2160P/XAVC 
2048 × 1080P/XAVC 1920 × 1080P.
 The recording format is set to MPEG 1920 × 
1080P/MPEG 1920 × 1080i/MPEG 1280 × 
720P.
The selected Picture Cache mode is retained until 
the setting is changed.
Notes
 If the system frequency is set to 29.97, 25, 24, or 23.98, 
the “Cache Rec Time” setting is limited depending on 
the recording format.
—For XAVC 4096 × 2160P, XAVC 3840 × 2160P: 
Locked to “0-2sec.”
—For XAVC 2048 × 1080P, XAVC 1920 × 1080P: 
“8-10sec” and “13-15sec” cannot be selected.
 Picture cache recording is not possible in Slow & 
Quick Motion and Interval Rec mode. The camcorder 
exits Slow & Quick Motion and Interval Rec mode 
whenever you select Picture Cache mode. The 
camcorder exits Picture Cache mode automatically 
whenever you select Slow & Quick Motion or Interval 
Rec mode.
 The data stored in picture cache memory is cleared 
when you change system settings, such as the 
recording format. Picture data from before the change 
is not recorded even if you start recording immediately after the change. The camcorder exits Picture Cache 
mode automatically.
 The simultaneously recording function is not available 
in Picture Cache mode.
 It is not possible to change the picture cache setting 
during recording.
 It is not possible to change the setting of the viewfinder 
double speed drive function during recording.
You can record the two sizes of pictures 
simultaneously on an SxS memory card in one 
slot. You can also record HD signal on the SxS 
memory card in the camcorder while recording 
picture and audio of RAW format on the AXS-
R5.
Note
While simultaneously recording, the camcorder cannot 
switch to the second card automatically even if a card 
becomes full.
Recording simultaneously on one 
memory card – MPEG2 Proxy function
For the PMW-F55, set “Setting” in “MPEG2 
Proxy” (page 84) of the Recording menu to “On” 
while the recording format is set to XAVC 4096 
× 2160/XAVC 3840 × 2160 29.97P/25P/23.98P, 
or SStP SR-SQ 444/SStP SR-SQ 422 59.94i/
29.97P.
For the PMW-F5, by installing the optional 
CBKZ-55FX, the MPEG2 Proxy function is 
available while the recording format is set to 
XAVC 4096 × 2160/XAVC 3840 × 2160 29.97P/
25P/23.98P. 
The picture of XAVC 4096 × 2160/XAVC 3840 
× 2160 or SStP SR-SQ 444/SStP SR-SQ 422, and 
the picture signal of MPEG2 1920 × 1080 are 
recorded simultaneously on one SxS memory 
card.
The clip of XAVC 4096 × 2160/XAVC 3840 × 
2160 or SStP SR-SQ 444/SStP SR-SQ 422 is 
recorded under the XDROOT/Clip directory on 
the SxS memory card, but the clip of MPEG2 
1920 × 1080 is recorded under the XDROOT/Sub 
directory on the SxS memory card, and the suffix 
“S02” is added to the end of the clip name.
Notes
 This function cannot be used while in the Slow & 
Quick Motion, Interval Rec, or Picture Cache Rec 
mode.
Starting to Record from Pre-
stored Video (Picture Cache 
Function)Simultaneously Recording 
						

							Useful Functions46
Recording
 The MLUT setting is locked to “MLUT On” for the 
MPEG2 Proxy video that is recorded simultaneously 
when in the Cine EI mode.
Recording on the AXS and SxS memory 
simultaneously
Set “Setting” in “Rec Control” (page 84) of the 
Recording menu to “SxS & AXS,” while “Main 
Operation” in “Base Setting” (page 90) of the 
System menu is set to “RAW.”
You can simultaneously record pictures of RAW 
format and pictures with formats set by “Rec 
Format.”
You can review the last recorded clip on the 
screen (Rec Review) by assigning the Rec 
Review function to an assignable button (page 
43).
When you stop recording and press the assigned 
button, the last 2 seconds of the clip are played.
When you press and hold the button for more than 
1 second, the camcorder starts to rewind from two 
seconds before of the last frame of the clip at 4× 
speed. When you release the button, the 
camcorder starts playback at that point.
Rec Review stops at the end of the clip, then 
resumes STBY (recording standby) status.
Note
The Setup menus cannot be operated during Rec Review.
By pressing the FOCUS MAG button of the 
viewfinder (DVF-L350, DVF-EL100, DVF-
L700) that is attached to the camcorder, you can 
expand the center part of the viewfinder, and it is 
easy to adjust the focus. After adjusting the focus, 
press the button again to returns to the normal 
(recording) screen.
It does not affect the recorded image or output 
signal in the focus magnifier mode.You can perform the false color display on the 
viewfinder by pressing the SPARE button of the 
viewfinder (DVF-EL100, DVF-L700) that is 
attached to the camcorder.
For details about the false color display, refer to the 
operating instructions of the DVF-EL100 or DVF-
L700.
Note
The false color display is available only when the 
“Gamma” setting for the video signal that is output to the 
viewfinder is set to “S-Log2.”
If the system frequency is 23.98P, 24P, 25P, or 
29.97P, the image may be blurred and hard to see 
because of low frame frequency when you shoot 
while swaying the camcorder to the right and the 
left.
In this case, you can decrease image blur and 
make it easier to see by activating the viewfinder 
double speed drive function.
To activate, set “Double Speed Drive” in “VF 
Setting” (page 80) of the VF menu to “On.”
Notes
 This function is not effective on the following settings.
—System frequency is 59.94/50.
—Recording format is SStP SR-SQ 444/SStP SR-
Lite 422/SStP SR-SQ 422.
—“Setting” in “Slow Shutter” of the Camera menu is 
set to “On.”
—“Setting” in “S&Q Motion” of the Camera menu is 
set to “On,” and the “Frame Rate” setting is 1 to 
60P.
 When this function is effective and “Setting” in “S&Q 
Motion” of the Camera menu is set to “Off,” the 
electronic shutter function is locked to on, and the 
shutter angle is limited to 180 degrees.
Rec Review
Focus Magnifier
False Color Display
Viewfinder Double Speed Drive 
Function 
						

							Thumbnail Screens47
Thumbnail Screens
When you press the Thumbnail button of the sub display (page 17), clips recorded on the SxS memory 
card are displayed as thumbnails on the screen.
You can start playback from the clip selected on the thumbnail screen. The playback picture can be seen 
on the viewfinder screen and external monitors.
Press the Thumbnail button of the sub display to exit the thumbnail screen and return to the recording 
screen.
Information for the clip selected with the cursor are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
1.ThumbnailThe thumbnail image for each clip is an index 
frame from the clip. When recording, the first 
frame of a clip is automatically set as the index 
frame.
Below each thumbnail, the clip/frame 
information is displayed. You can change the 
displayed item on “Thumbnail Caption” in 
“Customize View” (page 48) of the thumbnail 
menu.
2.Clip name/titleThe clip name or title of the selected clip is 
displayed.
3.File formatThe file format of the selected clip is displayed.
4.Recording video format
5.Special recording informationIf the selected clip was recorded in a special 
recording mode, the mode is displayed.
Clips recorded in Slow & Quick Motion display 
the frame rate to the right.
6.Duration of the clip
7.Creation date and time
Thumbnail Screens
Thumbnail Screens
Configuration of the Screen
 
Current clip No./ Total number of clips
Cursor
(yellow)The icon of the current SxS memory card is highlighted, shading the nonselected 
one. (If the card is write-protected, a lock icon is displayed to the left.) 
						

							Playing Clips / Clip Operations48
Thumbnail Screens
1Turn the MENU dial (page 11) to move 
the cursor to the thumbnail image of the 
clip with which you wish to start 
playback.
2Press the MENU dial.
Playback starts from the beginning of the 
selected clip.
Notes
 To start playback by pressing the MENU dial, set “Set 
Key on Thumbnail” in “Switch/Lamp” (page 93) of 
the System menu to “Play.”
 The playback picture may be momentarily distorted or 
frozen between clips. You cannot operate the 
camcorder during this condition.
 When you select a clip on the thumbnail screen and 
start playback, the playback picture at the beginning of 
the clip may be distorted. To start playback without 
distortion, pause playback once after starting it, press 
the Prev button on the sub display (VIEW-1) to return 
to the top of the clip, then restart playback.
On the thumbnail screen, you can operate the 
clips or confirm the subsidiary data for clips using 
the thumbnail menu. The thumbnail menu 
appears when you press the OPTION button 
(page 13) on the thumbnail menu.
Turn the MENU dial (page 11) to select a menu 
item, then press the MENU dial.
Pressing the CANCEL/BACK button (page 11) 
restores to the previous condition.
Pressing the OPTION button while the thumbnail 
menu is displayed turns the thumbnail menu off.
Notes
 When the SxS memory card is write-protected, some 
operations are unavailable.
 There may be items that cannot be selected, depending 
on the status when the menu is displayed.
Clip operation menu
Display Clip Properties
Displays the detailed information of a clip screen 
(page 49).
Copy MPEG2 Proxy (PMW-F55 and PMW-F5 + 
CBKZ-55FX)
Copy All Clips: Copies all the MPEG2 Proxy data 
to the destination media as a clip (page 49).
Delete Clip
Select Clip: Deletes the selected clip (page 50).
Customize View
Thumbnail Caption: Changes the items that are 
displayed under the thumbnail screen. (page 
50)
Playing Clips
Playing the Selected and 
Subsequent Clips in Sequence
Clip Operations
Operations of the Thumbnail 
Menu 
						

							Clip Operations49
Thumbnail Screens
Select “Display Clip Properties” from the thumbnail menu.
1.Image of the current clip
2.TimecodeTC Index: Timecode of the displayed frame
Start: Timecode at the recording starting point
End: Timecode at the recording ending point
Duration: Duration of the clip
3.Date of recording/modifying
4.Clip name
5.Clip title 1/2
6.Recording formatVideo Codec: Video codec
Size: Picture size
FPS: Frame rate
Audio Codec: Audio codec
Ch/Bit: Number of the recorded audio channel/
audio recording bit
7.Special recording information
8.Recording device nameYou can copy all the MPEG2 Proxy data recorded 
on the clip to another SxS memory card as a clip.
Each clip is copied to the destination SxS memory 
card and given the same name as the MPEG2 
Proxy data with its suffix “S02” deleted. 
Notes
 If there is another clip having the same name on the 
destination SxS memory card, the clip is copied under 
a name adding a single-digit number in parentheses to 
the end of the original clip name.
The parenthetical number is the minimum value  that 
does not exist in the destination memory card.
Examples: 
ABCD0002(1) if ABCD0002 exists 
ABCD0002(2) if ABCD0002(1) exists 
ABCD0005(4) if ABCD0005(3) exists
 You cannot copy a file 1000 times or more if clips with 
the same clip name followed by parenthetical numbers 
(1) to (999) already exist on the card.
 A warning message is displayed if there is not 
sufficient space on the destination SxS memory card. 
Replace the SxS memory card with one with sufficient 
space.
Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip
Copying MPEG2 Proxy Data 
(PMW-F55 and PMW-F5 + CBKZ-
55FX) 
						

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Thumbnail Screens
You can delete clips from the SxS memory card.
Select “Select Clip” from “Delete Clip” on the 
thumbnail menu.
You can select multiple clips to be deleted. Press 
the OPTION button (page 13) after selecting the 
clip to be deleted.
You can change information of the clip/frame that 
is displayed under thumbnail.
Select the displayed item from “Thumbnail 
Caption” in “Customize View” on the thumbnail 
menu.
Date Time: Creation date or modified time
Time Code: Timecode
Duration: Duration
Sequential Number: Thumbnail number
Deleting Clips
Changing Information on the 
Thumbnail Screen