Sony Pmv F5 Manual

							Sub Display Operation51
Settings
You can check the status of the camcorder, set 
basic settings for the camcorder, and operate 
playback on the sub display.
 CAMERA screen: Basic settings of the 
camcorder
 FILE screen: Loading the file
 AU/TC screen: Settings for audio or timecode
 VIEW screen: Playback and operation on the 
thumbnail screen
For details about the screen of the sub display, see 
“Sub Display Screen” (page 17) in “On-Screen 
Indications.”
Controls
Function buttons (page 14)
Switches the screen of the sub display.
If there are multiple screens for a function, press 
the function button repeatedly.
 CAMERA button
 FILE button
 AU/TC (audio/timecode) button
 VIEW button
Item button (page 14)
Selects the item of the sub display.
SEL/SET dial (MENU dial) (page 11)
When you turn it, the cursor moves in the 
corresponding direction, permitting you to select 
menu items or setting values.
Press the MENU dial to select the item.
CANCEL/BACK button (page 11)
To return to the previous layer of the menu. An 
uncompleted change is canceled.
Note
When the setup menu is being displayed by 
pressing the MENU button (page 13), or the 
status display is being displayed by pressing the 
STATUS button (page 12), you cannot operate 
other than the VIEW screen.
Setting the basic items
1Press the function button to select the 
screen of the function to be set.
2Press the item button to select the item 
to be set.
Setting value of the item that can be set is 
orange.
3Turn the MENU dial to move the cursor 
to the item to be set.
4Press the MENU dial to enter the 
selected item.
Using the sub display as the operation 
button
Press the VIEW button (page 14) to display the 
VIEW-1/VIEW-2 screen (page 18), then operate 
the displayed function with the item button. The 
cursor operation on the sub display is used on the 
setup menu (page 56) and the clip operation (page 
48).
Settings
Sub Display Operation 
						

							Sub Display Setting Items52
Settings
The item names and its settings are listed below.
Note
When the CBK-55BK (EFP Style Buildup Kit) is attached to the camcorder, some operations and settings are limited.
CAMERA-1
Sub Display Setting Items
CAMERA Screen
Item nameSetting
S&Q FPSOn: Turns the Slow & Quick motion mode on, and sets the frame rate. (See page 66 for 
the selectable item.)
Off: Turns the Slow & Quick motion mode off.
ShutterSets the electronic shutter speed and shutter angle.
Select from following 11 types of items.
Off: Turns the electronic shutter function off.
Value of Step Shutter: Selects from 8 types of presets that are registered as Step Shutter. 
(You can change the preset value after selecting.)
Continuous: Selects the available speed/angle. (See page 64 for the selectable item.)
SLS: Selects the slow shutter function. (Set the number of frames to accumulate after 
selecting.)
When the CBK-55BK is attachedThe SHUTTER switch on the CBK-55BK takes priority.
If the SHUTTER switch is set to OFF, “Value of Step Shutter” and “Continuous” cannot 
be selected.
If the SHUTTER switch is set to ON, “Off” cannot be selected.
Color TempSets the color temperature of the white balance.
Preset 3200K/4300K/5500K: Sets the white balance to the preset value of color 
temperature 3200K/4300K/5500K.
Memory A/Memory B: Sets the color temperature of the white balance that is stored on 
the white memory A or B.
Note
“Memory A”/”Memory B” cannot be selected when “Shooting Mode” (page 90) is set to 
“Cine EI.”
When the CBK-55BK is attachedThe WHITE BAL switch on the CBK-55BK takes priority.
When “Shooting Mode” (page 90) is set to “Custom,” “Preset 3200K/4300K/5500K,” 
and “Memory A/Memory B” cannot be changed on the sub display.
If the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST, “Memory A/Memory B” cannot be selected.
If the WHITE BAL switch is set to A or B, only the color temperature of the white 
balance that is stored on the white memory on each Memory A/Memory B can be set.
If “Shooting Mode” is set to “Cine EI,” the preset value can be selected from Preset 
3200K/4300K/5500K for each position of the WHITE BAL switch. 
						

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Settings
CAMERA-2
FILE-1
FILE-2
Sensitivity/Gain/
Exposure IndexSets the sensitivity/gain.
The item name (Sensitivity/Gain) and setting value differ, depending on the “Mode” 
setting in “Gain” (page 61). (See page 61 for the selectable item.)
The item name becomes “Exposure Index” and sets the EI value when “Shooting Mode” 
(page 90) is set to “Cine EI.” (See page 62 for the selectable item.)
User Gamma: Selects the user gamma. (User1 / User2 / User3 / User4 / User5)
When the CBK-55BK is attachedYou can select the setting value for each position (L/M/H) of the GAIN/EI switch on the 
CBK-55BK. The GAIN switch position is displayed on the left of the setting value.
Gamma/High LatitudeSets the gamma category and gamma table.
STD: Selects the standard gamma. STD1 DVW / STD2 ×4.5 / STD3 ×3.5 / STD4 240M 
/ STD5 R709 / STD6 ×5.0
HG: Selects the hyper gamma. HG1 3250G36 / HG2 4600G30 / HG3 3259G40 / HG4 
4609G33 / HG7 8009G40 / HG8 8009G33
S-Log2: Selects S-Log2.
S-Log3: Selects S-Log3.
Note
“High Latitude” is displayed when “Shooting Mode” (page 90) is set to “Cine EI.”
MLUTSelects and sets LUT/Look Profile. (See page 78 for the selectable item.)
Item nameSetting
Item nameSetting
Color BarsTurns the color bars on/off.
Auto WhitePerforms the auto white balance function.
(This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to “Memory A/Memory B.”)
Auto BlackPerforms the auto black balance function.
Sub&HDMISelects whether to apply monitor LUT for the output image from SDI (Sub) and HDMI 
when “Shooting Mode” (page 90) is set to “Cine EI.”
ViewfinderSelects whether to apply monitor LUT for the viewfinder image when “Shooting Mode” 
(page 90) is set to “Cine EI.”
SDI (Sub) Disp.Select whether to output the character information and marker to the SDI (Sub) output.
FILE Screen
Item nameSetting
All File Load 1 to 6Loads the All file (1 to 6) from the SD card that is inserted into the SD card slot.
Item nameSetting
Scene Recall 1 to 5/
Standard
Loads the Scene file (1 to 5, or Standard) from the internal memory. 
						

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Settings
FILE-3
AU/TC-1
Item nameSetting
Lens Recall 1 to 6
Loads the Lens file (1 to 6) from the internal memory.
AU/TC (audio/timecode) Screen
Item nameSetting
MIC CH1 RefSelect the reference input level when the AUDIO IN CH1 switch is set to MIC from –60 
dB/–50 dB/–40 dB.
When the CBK-55BK is attachedThe item name is changed to “Rear MIC1 Ref,” and sets the reference level when the 
AUDIO IN CH-1 switch on the rear of the CBK-55BK is set to MIC (select from –70 
dB/–60 dB/–50 dB/–40 dB/–30 dB).
CH1 InputAuto: Adjusts the recording level automatically.
Manual: Adjust the recording level manually from –99 to +99.
Note
If the AES/EBU signal is selected for the audio input signal, the recording level is locked.
When the CBK-55BK is attachedThis item does not appear because the setting of this item follows the settings of the 
AUDIO SELECT CH-1 switch and position of the LEVEL CH-1 knob on the CBK-
55BK.
CH1 SelectDisplays the input source for AUDIO IN CH1.
When the CBK-55BK is attachedThe input source of AUDIO IN CH-1 on the rear of the CBK-55BK is displayed.
MIC CH2 RefSelect the reference input level when the AUDIO IN CH2 switch is set to MIC from –60 
dB/–50 dB/–40 dB.
When the CBK-55BK is attachedThe item name is changed to “Rear MIC2 Ref,” and sets the reference level when the 
AUDIO IN CH-2 switch on the rear of the CBK-55BK is set to MIC (select from –70 
dB/–60 dB/–50 dB/–40 dB/–30 dB).
CH2 InputAuto: Adjusts the recording level automatically.
Manual: Adjust the recording level manually from –99 to +99.
Note
If the AES/EBU signal is selected for the audio input signal, the recording level is locked.
When the CBK-55BK is attachedThis item does not appear because the setting of this item follows the settings of the 
AUDIO SELECT CH-2 switch and position of the LEVEL CH-2 knob on the CBK-
55BK.
CH2 SelectDisplays the input source for AUDIO IN CH2.
When the CBK-55BK is attachedThe input source of AUDIO IN CH-2 on the rear of the CBK-55BK is displayed. 
						

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Settings
AU/TC-2
AU/TC-3
Item nameSetting
Monitor CHSelects the audio channel that is output to the headphones and speaker. (See page 75 for 
the selectable item.)
When the CBK-55BK is attachedThe status of the MONITOR switch on the CBK-55BK is displayed.
Monitor LevelAdjusts the monitor volume from 0 to 99.
When the CBK-55BK is attachedThis item does not appear because the setting of the item is adjusted on the MONITOR 
knob on the CBK-55BK.
Item nameSetting
DisplaySwitches the indication for the time data (Timecode/Duration).
ResetResets the timecode and counter to 00:00:00:00.
SetSets the timecode to the desired value.
ModeSets the timecode mode.
Preset (Ext): Starts the timecode from the specified value.
Int. Regen (regeneration): Starts the timecode from that of the previous clip.
RunSets the condition for the timecode.
Rec Run: Advances the timecode during recording only.
Free Run: Keeps advancing regardless of the state of recording.
TC SourceDisplays the external lock status for the timecode.
Internal: The timecode is not locked when “S&Q Motion” is set to “Off” and timecode is 
set to “Preset (Ext-Lk)” and “Free Run.”
External: The timecode is locked when “S&Q Motion” is set to “Off” and timecode is set 
to “Preset (Ext-Lk)” and “Free Run.”
No indication: Other than above. 
						

							Setup Menu Operations56
Settings
The Setup menu allowing you to perform various 
settings that are needed for recording and playing, 
appears on the viewfinder screen by pressing the 
MENU button. (You can display the Setup menu 
on the external video monitor or sub display.)
Menu controls
MENU button (page 13)
To turn the menu mode to use the setup menus on/
off.
SEL/SET dial (MENU dial) (page 11)
When you turn the dial, the cursor moves up or 
down, permitting you to select menu items or 
setting values.
Press the MENU dial to select the highlighted 
item.
CANCEL/BACK button (page 11)
To return to the previous menu. An uncompleted 
change is canceled.
Up/Down/Left/Right buttons, SET button (page 
18)
When you press the up/down/left/right buttons on 
the sub display (VIEW-2), the cursor moves in 
the corresponding direction, permitting you to 
select menu items or setting values.
Press the SET button to enter the highlighted 
item.
Note
In the focus magnifier mode (page 46), the setup menu 
cannot be used.
Setting the Setup menus
Turn the MENU dial to set the cursor to the item 
of the menu you wish to set, then press the MENU 
dial to select that item.
 The menu item selection area can show 9 lines 
at maximum. When all the selectable items 
cannot be displayed at one time, you can scroll 
the display up or down by moving the cursor.
 For items having a wide range of available 
values (example: –99 to +99), the available 
value area is not displayed. The current setting 
is highlighted instead, indicating that the setting 
is ready for change. When you select “Execute” for an execution 
item, the corresponding function is executed.
 When you select an item that you must confirm 
before execution, the menu display temporarily 
disappears, and a confirmation message is 
displayed. Follow the instructions of the 
message, and specify whether to execute or 
cancel.
Entering a character string
When you select an item for which a character 
string, such as a filename, is to be specified, the 
character input screen appears.
1Select character type by turning the 
MENU dial, then press the MENU dial 
to enter.
ABC: Uppercase alphabetical
abc: Lowercase alphabetical
123: Numerical
!#$: Special
2Select a character from the selected 
character type.
The cursor moves to the next column.
Space: Inputs space on the position of the 
cursor.
T/t: Moves the cursor.
BS: Deletes a character on the left of the 
cursor.
3Select “Done” after inputting 
characters.
The input characters are entered and the 
character input screen disappears.
Setup Menu Operations
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Settings
The User Menu consists of the items that are 
copied from the Camera, Paint, Audio, Video, 
VF, TC/UB, Recording, Media, File, 
Maintenance, and System menu. By registering 
the highly-used items in advance, you can easily 
recall the desired item.
You can register up to 20 items for the User 
Menu.The following 10 items are registered for the 
default setting.
 System Setting (System menu)
 Base Setting (System menu)
 Rec Format (System menu)
 Rec Control (Recording menu)
 Output Format (Video menu)
 Monitor LUT (Video menu)
 Clip Naming (Media menu)
 VF Setting (VF menu)
 Assignable Button (System menu)
 Format Media (Media menu)
The User Menu consists of the following hierarchies.
The customized User Menu items can be stored 
on an SD Card as the User Menu Item file. You 
can load the User Menu items from the SD Card.
Note
You cannot register double items/subitems and change 
the name of items/subitems.
Editing the registered item
1Display the User Menu of the setup 
menu.
The registered items are displayed.
2Select “Edit User Menu” from the User 
Menu.
3Select the item for editing.
The list for edit functions is displayed.
4Select the edit item.
Delete: Deletes the selected item.
Move: Moves the selected item. Move the B 
mark to the desired position.
Edit Subitem: Edits the subitem of the 
selected item. Select the subitem and decide 
registering/unregistering of the subitem by performing the decision operation (selection/
deselection of the checkbox). Select “OK” 
after setting.
Adding items
1Select the User Menu > “Edit User 
Menu” > “Add Item.”
Items that can be registered to the User Menu 
are displayed.
2Select the item that you want to register.
The subitem editing display of the selected 
item is displayed.
3Select registering/unregistering of the 
subitem.
Select the subitem and decide registering/
unregistering of the subitem by performing 
the decision operation (selection/deselection 
of the checkbox). 
4Select “OK.”
The added item is displayed on the User 
Menu.
User Menu
First hierarchySecond hierarchyThird hierarchyList of edit 
functionsContents
User Menu Registered item Sets the item.
Edit User Menu Registered item Delete Deletes the item.
Move Moves the item.
Edit Subitem Edits the subitem.
Add Item Adds the item.
Customize Reset Returns the registration 
to the default. 
						

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Settings
Return the User Menu registration to the 
default setting
1Select the User Menu > “Edit User 
Menu” > “Customize Reset.”
2Select “Reset” > “Execute.” 
						

							Setup Menu List59
Settings
The functions and available settings of menus are listed below.
The default settings set at the factory are shown in bold face (example: Preset 3200K).
Note
If the CBK-55BK (EFP Style Buildup Kit) is attached to the camcorder, some items are added, and some operations and 
settings are limited.
Setup Menu List
Camera Menu
Camera
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents
WhiteSetting for white 
balanceAuto White Balance
Execute / CancelPerforms the auto white balance function.
Execute: Executes this function.
(This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to 
“Memory A/Memory B.”)
White Switch
Preset 3200K / Preset 4300K / 
Preset 5500K / Memory A / 
Memory BSets the operation mode for “White.”
Preset 3200K/4300K/5500K: Set the white balance to the 
preset value of the color temperature 3200K/4300K/5500K.
Memory A/Memory B: Adjusts the white balance manually. 
Perform the auto white balance function (one push). 
(“Memory A/Memory B” is available only when “Shooting 
Mode” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to 
“Custom.”)
When the CBK-55BK is attachedWhen “Shooting Mode” (page 90) is set to “Custom,” this 
item is available only when the WHITE BAL switch on the 
CBK-55BK is set to PRST. 
“Preset 3200K/Preset 4300K/Preset 5500K” can be selected.
Color Temp.
1500K to 50000K (3200K)Displays and sets the color temperature of white balance that 
is stored in the white memory.
(This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to 
“Memory A/Memory B.”)
When the CBK-55BK is attachedThis item is available only when “Shooting Mode” (page 90) 
is set to “Custom,” and the WHITE BAL switch on the CBK-
55BK is set to A or B, and displays/sets the color temperature 
of the white balance for each position (A or B).
Color Temp. Balance
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the color temperature more precisely, if the result is not 
as you desire, even though you set “Color Temp.”
(This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to 
“Memory A/Memory B.”)
When the CBK-55BK is attachedThis item is available only when “Shooting Mode” (page 90) 
is set to “Custom,” and the WHITE BAL switch on the CBK-
55BK is set to A or B, and displays/sets the white balance 
value for each position (A or B). 
						

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Settings
R Gain
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the R gain value of white balance that is stored in the 
memory.
(This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to 
“Memory A/Memory B.”)
When the CBK-55BK is attachedThis item is available only when “Shooting Mode” (page 90) 
is set to “Custom,” and the WHITE BAL switch on the CBK-
55BK is set to A or B, and displays/sets the white balance 
value for each position (A or B).
B Gain
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the B gain value of white balance that is stored in the 
memory.
(This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to 
“Memory A/Memory B.”)
When the CBK-55BK is attachedThis item is available only when “Shooting Mode” (page 90) 
is set to “Custom,” and the WHITE BAL switch on the CBK-
55BK is set to A or B, and displays/sets the white balance 
value for each position (A or B).
Shockless White
Off / 1 / 2 / 3Sets the speed of change in white balance when the white 
balance mode is switched.
Off: Changes instantly.
1 to 3: Select a larger number to change the white balance 
more slowly through interpolation.
Filter White Memory
On / OffTurns on/off “Filter White Memory” that sets the memory 
area of the white balance for each position number of the ND 
filter.
Offset WhiteSetting for the 
offset white 
balanceSetting
On / OffTurns on/off “Offset White” that is for the auto white balance 
function (one push).
(This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to 
“Memory A/Memory B.”)
Offset 
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the volume of the offset white for the auto white 
balance function (one push).
(This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to 
“Memory A/Memory B.”)
BlackSetting for the 
blackAuto Black Balance
Execute / CancelPerforms the auto black balance function.
Execute: Executes this function.
Master Black
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the master black level.
(This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)
R Black
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the R black level.
(This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)
B Black
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the B black level.
(This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)
Camera
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents