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Sony F23 Operation Manual

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DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY CAMERA
F23
OPERATION MANUAL
[English]
1st Edition (Revised 4)

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 4)
  • Page 2 électromagnétiques suivants : E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision). Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Allemagne.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features ................7 1-2 Example of System Configuration ........9 1-2-1 SRW-1 Docking System ..........10 1-2-2 Optical Fiber System Using the CA-F101 .....10 1-3 Locations and Functions of Parts .......11 1-3-1 Camera Head ..............11 1-3-2 Assistant Panel (Supplied) ..........16 1-3-3 Interface Box (Supplied) ..........16 Chapter 2 Installation and Preparations 2-1 Mounting the Interface Box .........18...
  • Page 4 3-2-7 Selection of a Lens File ..........36 3-2-8 Confirmation of the Time Code and Tape Remaining ..36 3-2-9 Confirmation of the Power Voltage and Selection of Fan Operation Mode .............36 3-2-10 ON/OFF of the Character Indication ......37 3-2-11 Allocation of Functions to the Assignable Buttons and Switch ................37 3-2-12 Brightness Adjustment of the Subdisplay ....
  • Page 5 Chapter 4 Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings 4-1 Menu Configuration ............58 4-2 Basic Menu Operations ..........59 4-2-1 Displaying Setting Pages ..........60 4-2-2 Setting the Menu Items ..........61 4-3 Menu List ...............62 4-3-1 OPERATION Menu ............62 4-3-2 PAINT Menu ..............69 4-3-3 MAINTENANCE Menu ..........76 4-3-4 NETWORK Menu ............82 4-3-5 FILE Menu ..............83 4-3-6 DIAGNOSIS Menu ............87...
  • Page 6 Specifications ..............116 Camera Head ................116 Interface Box (Supplied) ............118 Optional Accessories ..............118 Connector Pin Assignments ..........119 Color Space According to the COLOR SPACE Settings 121 Lip Sync Compensation ........... 122 Index ................... 124 Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: Features

    Superior Picture Quality and High User Gamma Performance As with Sony’s HDC-F950 video camera and HDW- F900R digital camcorder, the F23 allows you to customize Wide dynamic range and high-quality digital gamma curves according to your creative needs, using the pictures CvpFileEditor application software.

  • Page 8: Other Features

    Other Features Compatible with film-camera accessories The F23 is designed to be compatible with a variety of Assistant panel film-camera accessories, giving users a broad array of The supplied assistant panel has an identical button and choices.

  • Page 9: Example Of System Configuration

    Shoulder Set S-1 (ARRIFLEX made) Note When using the SRW-1, CA-F101, or a control device, Consult a Sony representative for information about these such as an RM-B750, in combination with this camera, versions. you must check each of their versions.

  • Page 10: Srw-1 Docking System

    1-2-1 SRW-1 Docking System An SRW-1 recorder can be mounted either on the top or rear of the camera head. Power can also be supplied to the recorder via the DC IN connector (LEMO 8-pin) of the camera head. Upper docking Rear docking The interface box can be attached to the rear.

  • Page 11: Locations And Functions Of Parts

    1-3 Locations and Functions of Parts 1-3-1 Camera Head Front panel a VF1 connector f Viewfinder shoe b CONTROL PANEL connector CTRL Lens mount g Lens fixing lever c Accessory receptacles h Lens mount cap d VF2 connector e LENS connector a VF1 (viewfinder 1) connector (20-pin) f Viewfinder shoe Connect a viewfinder (optional).

  • Page 12: Left Panel

    Left panel a Level vial k Measure hook/focus reference mark b L handle c Accessory pockets GENLOCK IN TEST OUT MONITOR HD SDI 1 MONITOR HD SDI 2 EXT I/O 12V 4A 24V 5.5A d DC IN connector DC IN DC OUT j DC OUT 24V connector i DC OUT 12V connector...

  • Page 13: Right Panel

    CC filter selection function to button 2 at the factory. for use with this camera. For details, consult your local (No function is assigned to button 3.) Sony representative. For details, see “3-2-11 Allocation of Functions to the d Assignable 4/AUTO BLK BAL (auto black balance) Assignable Buttons and Switch”...
  • Page 14 e Safety release tab Display/menu operation block f Accessory clamp lever Used to operate displays on the subdisplay and the g Lock release knob viewfinder/monitor screen. h Accessory mount lever For mounting/unmounting an SRW-1 HD Portable Digital For details on menu operations, see “3-2-1 Basic Recorder or the supplied interface box to the top of the Operation of the Subdisplay”...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    f MENU SEL (selection) /ENTER dial Used to select or set the items on the subdisplay or the menu items on the viewfinder (monitor) screen. Rear panel f RUN indicator and ON/OFF switch a Safety release tab OFF ON b Accessory clamp lever g GENLOCK IN connector h TEST OUT connector i MONITOR OUT HD SDI connectors 1/2...

  • Page 16: Assistant Panel (Supplied)

    1-3-2 Assistant Panel (Supplied) 1-3-3 Interface Box (Supplied) The most parts are common to those on the right panel of Being attached to the top or the rear of the camera head, it the camera head. Connecting the panel to the CONTROL transfers signals and power to/from the camera head.
  • Page 17 e Camera connector 1 When the interface box is mounted on the top or rear of the camera head, video/audio and control signals are sent/ received to/from the camera head. f Camera connector 2 When the interface box is mounted on rear of the camera head, power is sent/received to/from the camera head.

  • Page 18: Mounting The Interface Box

    Installation and Preparations Chapter Release the lock by sliding the lock-release knob in the 2-1 Mounting the direction of the arrow (1 in the figure below) then pull up the accessory mount lever (pull it toward the lens Interface Box when mounting on the top) (2 in the figure below).
  • Page 19 To detach Rotate the accessory mount lever downward (pull it in the opposite direction of the lens when attaching to the top). Rotate the accessory clamp lever upward (toward the lens when attaching to the top) (1 in the figure below).

  • Page 20: Mounting The Srw-1 Recorder

    • The firmware of the SRW-1 may be required to be updated for use with the camera. For details, consult your Sony representative. • When mounting the recorder, fix the camera head on a tripod in advance to keep the camera head stable.

  • Page 21: Mounting The Ca-F101 And Optical Connection

    • The SRW-1 and SRPC-1 are Ver. 2.6 or later. When power is applied, the video format of the camera is For details, consult your Sony representative. automatically set to match that of the SRW-1. After that, the format setting made either from the camera or the Mounting the CA-F101 SRW-1 becomes valid on both units.

  • Page 22: Attaching A Lens

    Selecting a lens file 2-4 Attaching a Lens With this camera, values, such as the compensation values, which are specific to the mounted lens can be registered in a lens file. You can perform necessary adjustments upon replacement of lenses by merely invoking the registered Use an appropriate optional lens that conforms to the B4 file.

  • Page 23: Attaching A Viewfinder

    Aim at the flange focal length adjustment chart and 2-5 Attaching a turn the focus ring to focus the image. Viewfinder Set the zoom ring to wide angle. Turn the Ff ring to bring the chart into focus. Take care not to move the distance ring.

  • Page 24: Mounting The Camera To A Tripod

    2-6 Mounting the Camera to a Tripod Two tripod receptacles (for ” camera screws) are provided on the bottom of the camera head. V F 1 C T R L Note When the L handle is attached to the camera head, the attaching condition may be limited, owing to the viewfinder position and the rotating position of the hood.

  • Page 25: Attaching/Detaching Handles

    2-7 Attaching/Detaching Handles 2-7-1 L Handle C K IN G E N LO O U T TE S T The L handle is attached to the top of the camera head at Hex-head screws the factory. Three screw holes (for ”...

  • Page 26: Preparing The Power Supply

    • Remove the battery pack if the camera will be out of use the supplied 8-pin connector for a power cable. for an extended period. For details on the connection, consult your local Sony • Charge the battery, using the specified battery charger, before use.

  • Page 27: Setting The Built-In Clock

    C O N T E N T S M 0 0 2-9 Setting the Built-in 0 3 . < W H I T E S H A D I N G > 0 4 . < B L A C K S H A D I N G > Clock 0 5 .

  • Page 28: Selection Of The Basic Operation Modes

    Basic Adjustments and Settings Chapter Custom mode 3-1 Selection of the Basic • This mode is designed for shooting with detailed settings on the menus or with operations from the remote control Operation Modes unit. • The reference file, which stores the values to be used as reference for adjustments, and the scene files, which store the adjustment values specific to a particular scene, 3-1-1 Overview of the Basic...
  • Page 29 <BASE SETTING> page of the MAINTENANCE If a video production is to be displayed on a device that menu complies with the DCI standards, shooting in this mode will minimize the necessity for postproduction < B A S E S E T T I N G > M 0 1 T O P processes, such as color correction.

  • Page 30: Basic Settings With The Subdisplay

    However, the LOCK switches disable the buttons and dial 3-2 Basic Settings with on their own sides. To inhibit operations on either side, set the LOCK switch on the side to be inhibited to ON. the Subdisplay Turning the MENU SEL/ENTER dial can change a setting, and pressing on it can register (ENTER) a setting.

  • Page 31: Shutter Settings

    Without registering a change of a setting, press the CANCEL/STATUS button. The question mark disappears, For details, consult your local Sony representative. and the original setting is restored. Shutter setting page To terminate subdisplay operation Press the VF MENU/DISPLAY button.
  • Page 32 <SHUTTER ASSIGN> page The speed value for the shutter angle varies depending on the selected video format and frame rate. < S H U T T E R A S S I G N > 1 0 T O P S T E P [ d e g ] [ s e c ] To select the frame rate (number of frames...

  • Page 33: Ramp Operation

    PRESET The FPS transition is executed in the duration you specified in step 3. For resetting all step shutter values to default. The FPS value at 1 changes according to the transition progress, and an asterisk appears at the right. Addition and deletion of step shutter values can be performed on the <SHUTTER/FPS>...

  • Page 34: Selection Of The Filters

    <FORMAT MEMORY> page _23.98P 444 < F O R M A T M E M O R Y > E S C 1:_23.98P 444 M 0 0 : N O A S S I G N 0 1 : _ 2 3 . 9 8 P 4 4 4 Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial until the desired format 0 2 : S 2 3 .

  • Page 35: Selection Of The Gain, Color Temperature, And White Balance Memory

    At 4 on the second line, the white balance adjustment If CC:E is selected, the correction value of the ND filter value can be selected. that is selected on the ND side is halved. Example: In a case where ND:3 and CC:E are selected, the Setting Adjustment value ND value is equivalent to 1/32ND.

  • Page 36: Selection Of A Lens File

    • If the white clip function is in use 3-2-8 Confirmation of the Time Code As the white clip function limits the level of output video, and Tape Remaining the dynamic range specified for the input video may not be obtained for video output.

  • Page 37: On/Off Of The Character Indication

    On the same page, the operation mode of the built-in fans MAX. After the temperature is sufficiently lowered and can also be selected. the message disappears, manually restore the original mode. Voltage confirmation/Fan Operation mode select • When the video format is set to 50P, 59.94P, S50P, page S59.94P, or S60P, the fans are controlled as in AUTO1 mode even if AUTO2 or MIN mode has been selected, so...

  • Page 38: Brightness Adjustment Of The Subdisplay

    Functions that can be allocated to assignable 3-2-12 Brightness Adjustment of the buttons 1 to 3 Subdisplay Menu Function indication The brightness of the subdisplay can be adjusted, in eight levels. Selection of the ND filter Selection of the CC filter Subdisplay brightness adjustment page REC REVIEW With REC REVIEW set to NORM on the SRW-1, the last part of the recorded tape is...

  • Page 39: Checking The Optical Levels

    Indication on the Target page 3-2-15 Checking the Optical Levels first line VOLT/FAN Voltage confirmation/Fan Operation When the SRW-1 is connected via the optional CA-F101 mode select page Optical Fiber Camera Adapter, you can check the optical CHAR MIX Character indication setting page levels on the optical status page.

  • Page 40: Black Balance Adjustment

    3-3 Black Balance 3-4 White Balance Adjustment Adjustment (in Custom mode) In order to maintain high picture quality when using the camera, it is necessary to set the black balance When the camera is used in Custom mode, if the lighting appropriately.
  • Page 41 During adjustment Note The message “AWB EXECUTING” is displayed on the Be careful not to have any spots of high illumination in viewfinder screen. When the adjustment process is the rectangle. completed successfully, the message “AWB: OK” is displayed. Adjust the lens iris opening or set the shutter to ON. When automatic white balance adjustment fails With a manually adjusted lens: Set the opening to an If the automatic white balance adjustment process does not...

  • Page 42: Setting The Camera Outputs

    Setting Signal 3-5 Setting the Camera The VBS signals are output. (Default) Outputs The HD-Y signals are output. REF-THRU The reference signal that is input to the GENLOCK IN connector is output as-is. FRAME A pulse is output per frame (in a case of 3-5-1 Selecting a Video Output 1 FPS, one pulse per second).
  • Page 43 To apply monitor gamma to the monitor To compare the playback picture and picture camera image The playback picture and camera image can be displayed MONI GAMMA ENABLE on the same screen when the playback-signal output mode If this is set to ON, the monitor gamma (ITU-R709) is set to ON or AUTO for the item PB on the <PB/MONI appropriate for monitoring is applied to the video signals...

  • Page 44: Outputting Color Bars

    WIPE Item Function When MIX TYPE is set to WIPE, how pictures are to be MARK LEVEL For selecting the brightness of the gamma wiped can be selected. mark among 1–4 (4 for the maximum brightness) Item Setting Content H POSITION For setting the horizontal position of the LAYOUT Horizontally split (Default)

  • Page 45: Viewing And Setting The Viewfinder Displays

    Item Selectable color-bar formats 3-6 Viewing and Setting HD-BAR (VF/ BAR 16:9 (100%), BAR 16:9 (75%), MONI) SMPTE 16:9 (BLACK), SMPTE 16:9 (–I/Q), the Viewfinder Displays BAR 4:3 (100%), BAR 4:3 (75%), SMPTE 4:3 (BLACK), SMPTE 4:3 (–I/Q), MF-ARIB (75%), MF-ARIB (100%), MF-ARIB (+I), MF-SMPTE (–I, Q), MF-SMPTE (75%, Q), Besides the video image, the viewfinder can display text MF-SMPTE (100%, Q), MF-SMPTE (+I, Q),...
  • Page 46 n Self-diagnosis information Flashing becomes quicker as the voltage decreases further toward the END value. “CAM?” is displayed if an error is generated, e.g., on an The set NEAR END and END values can be checked on internal board, and an error message appears in the the <BATTERY ALARM>...

  • Page 47: Viewing The Abnormal Display

    Set the normal condition for each item in the [NORMAL] Item Setting column. BATT12 Set to ON to obtain the battery indications 3. If an item for which [IND] is set to ON becomes a BATT24 condition other than that specified in the [NORMAL] column, the condition is indicated on the <...

  • Page 48: Setting The Marker Indications

    CAM: Optical reception level on the camera side Item Setting VTR: Optical reception level on the SRW-1 side The status of the level is indicated with eight segments. Turn all the markers on or off on the viewfinder connected to the VF1 connector. If 6 to 8 segments are lit: Normal If 3 to 5 segments are lit: Cautioning level Turn all the markers on or off on the...

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Viewfinder Details

    <ZEBRA> page Item Setting < Z E B R A > U 0 5 SAFETY Set to ON to display the safety zone for the selected aspect marker, and specify the V F 1 O F F range. V F 2 O F F M O N I T O R O F F...

  • Page 50: Checking The Power Voltage

    <CHAR/MARK MIX> page 3-6-8 Checking the Power Voltage < C H A R / M A R K M I X > U 0 9 The settings of the NEAR END and END values to warn V F 1 V F 2 M O N I V B S of low voltage of a power supply can be checked on the C H A R M A R K E R :...

  • Page 51: Detailed Settings Of The Switch Functions

    Setting subpage for assignable switch 4 3-7 Detailed Settings of A S S I G N S W 4 E S C the Switch Functions O F F A W B B A R S T E S T 1 By using the <SWITCH ASSIGN>...

  • Page 52: Setting The Gain

    3-8 Setting the Gain 3-9 Detailed Shutter Settings If the gain of the video amplifier of this camera is to be switched using the gain switch of the RM-B150 Remote The Electronic Shutter function of this camera enables Control Unit, the gain values for the corresponding switch shooting with various shutter angles and shutter speeds positions must be specified in advance.
  • Page 53 “STEPS FULL” will be displayed, and the value will not • With the default settings, the range of the frame be added. In such a case, delete an unneeded step shutter frequencies that can be selected with the Select FPS value beforehand, using DELETE.

  • Page 54: Resuming The Standard Conditions

    3-10 Resuming the 3-11 Selecting the Standard Conditions Gamma The <OPERATOR FILE> page of the USER You can use User gamma you create in addition to the (OPERATION) menu permits you to return the operation built-in Standard gamma and Hyper gamma. items (those contained on pages U02 to U14 of the factory- Use the <GAMMA>...

  • Page 55: Using The Hyper Gamma

    Settings assuming usage of postproduction devices having (Sony Log). a white limit of 100% are also provided. Sony Log (S-LOG in subsequent texts) is a gamma which assumes use in the DI workflow (capturing filmed negative Select HYPER on the first line of TABLE on the images and creating a digital master through digital <GAMMA>...

  • Page 56: Inverting The Camera Picture

    The upside of the picture comes down, swapping the right and left. The F23 supports CvpFileEditor Version 3.0 or later. If the version of your CvpFileEditor is an earlier version, you can download the software from the “eCSite,” the site for downloading business and professional software from Sony Corporation.

  • Page 57: Detailed Setting Of The Video Format

    on the TOP MENU screen and call up the <OUTPUT 3-13 Detailed Setting of FORMAT> page. For details on menu operations, see “4-2 Basic Menu the Video Format Operations” (page 59). <OUTPUT FORMAT> page of MAINTENANCE menu You can select various video formats according to that of the video recorder used in combination.

  • Page 58: Menu Configuration

    Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Chapter Menu page title USER Source menu/Page No. 4-1 Menu Configuration menu <SHUTTER/FPS> PAINT P13 [P03] In addition to the subdisplay pages, the menus displayed <OTHERS 1> MAINTENANCE M15 [M11] on the viewfinder enable various detailed settings of the 1) in Cine mode camera.

  • Page 59: Basic Menu Operations

    NETWORK menu 4-2 Basic Menu This menu is for enabling the camera to be operated from a distance via a network cable, e.g., using the MSU-900/ Operations 950 Master Setup Unit. For the pages and included items of the NETWORK menu, see “4-3-4 NETWORK Menu”...

  • Page 60: Displaying Setting

    For settings on the subdisplay, see“3-2 Basic Settings with To disable the “TOP” indication the Subdisplay” (page 30). Turn the power once off then on again, or push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial while holding the CANCEL/ STATUS button pressed. This disables the TOP selection. 4-2-1 Displaying Setting Pages Each time you turn the power off, the TOP selection is disabled, setting the camera to a state where only the...

  • Page 61: Setting The Menu Items

    The “?” symbol will change back to the pointer (c or flash B), and the new setting will be registered. < V F D E T A I L > ? 0 4 To change other setting items on the same menu page, V F 1 O F F V F 2...

  • Page 62: Menu List

    4-3 Menu List This section shows the menus to be displayed on the • A CONTENTS page (numbered 00) is also provided for viewfinder in tables. each menu. • For the pages that have been registered in the USER menu at the factory, the USER menu page numbers are indicated in parentheses in the No.
  • Page 63 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <‘!’ IND> [IND] ON ON, OFF [IND]: Set whether to be (U02) included in the ‘!’ Setting the [NORMAL] 1 – – – – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 indications on the ABNORMAL <...
  • Page 64 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <MARKER CENTER ON, OFF SETTING> (U03) 1, 2, 3, 4 1: Entire cross Specifying markers 2: Entire cross with a hole 3: Center 4: Center with a hole SAFETY ON, OFF 90.0% 80.0%, 90.0%, 92.5%, 95.0%...
  • Page 65 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <PB/MONI MONI GAMMA ON, OFF GAMMA> (U07) ENABLE Setting the gamma OFF, ON, AUTO of the playback MONI OFF, ON, AUTO picture/monitor picture OFF, ON, AUTO, (OFF) (OFF): If either VF or MONI or both is/are R709 (cannot be changed) PB MIX...
  • Page 66 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <SHUTTER STEP [deg] column: Shutter angle ASSIGN> (U10) value settings 216.0 360.0 to 4.3 [sec] column: The converted Setting the step 180.0 360.0 to 4.3 speed values depending shutter values on the selected FPS value 172.8 360.0 to 4.3...
  • Page 67 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <PAGE SELECT> SHUTTER ON, OFF subpage RAMP ON, OFF Selecting pages to FORMAT ON, OFF be displayed on the subdisplay ND/CC ON, OFF GAIN/WHITE/ ON, OFF 5600K LENS FILE ON, OFF TIME CODE/TAPE ON, OFF VOLTAGE/FAN...
  • Page 68 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <BATTERY DC IN (24V) ALARM> (U15) TYPE AC ADP BATT1, BATT2, AC ADP Confirming the NEAR END (22.2) display only (Setting is operating power achieved using the voltage MAINTENANCE menu.) (21.6) display only (Setting is achieved using the...

  • Page 69: Paint Menu

    4-3-2 PAINT Menu : Valid in Custom mode only (Switch settings, such as ON/OFF, are fixed to the default statuses in Cine mode.) : Valid in both Cine and Custom modes Execute by ENTER. : Execute by pushing on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. Notes •...
  • Page 70 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <GAMMA> [R] [G] [B] [M] R, G, B, and M (master) [P02] LEVEL –99 to +99 values can be independently Adjusting the (U18) set. gamma BLACK –99 to +99 M (master) value only COARSE 0.45 0.35 to 0.90 (0.05 steps)
  • Page 71 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <KNEE> [R] [G] [B] [M] R, G, B, and M (master) [ - - ] K POINT –99 to +99 values can be independently Adjusting the set. compression for K SLOPE –99 to +99 K POINT: To adjust the point high-luminance...
  • Page 72 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <DETAIL 2> H/V RATIO –99 to +99 To specify the vertical factor of [ - - ] the contour emphasis Adjusting the (Absolute values are emphasis of the displayed in ABS mode.) contours in video FREQ –99 to +99...
  • Page 73 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <USER MATRIX> –99 to +99 [ - - ] Adjusting the color –99 to +99 components without –99 to +99 affecting the black and white –99 to +99 components –99 to +99 –99 to +99 MATRIX ON, OFF...
  • Page 74 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <SHUTTER/FPS> SHUTTER ON, OFF Setting to ON displays the [P03] current shutter values in the Adjusting the (U19) [deg] and [sec] columns. shutter while [deg]: Shutter angle (360.0 to observing the 4.3) shutter angles and [sec]: Shutter speed obtained...
  • Page 75 Enter a comment for the scene files to be written to a “Memory Stick.” CAM CODE Camera code display only (When files made on are detected, “F23” is displayed.) DATE Date of file creation display only Noise Suppression This function you can enable on the PAINT menu <NOISE SUPPRESS>...

  • Page 76: Maintenance Menu

    4-3-3 MAINTENANCE Menu : Valid in Custom mode only : Valid in both Cine and Custom modes Execute by ENTER. : Execute by pushing on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. Note The markings [M01] to [M12] in the No. column indicate the page numbers in Cine mode. The pages marked with [ - - ] in the No.
  • Page 77 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <WHITE SHADING> [R] [G] [B] R, G, and B values can be [ - - ] V SAW –99 to +99 independently set. Adjusting the V SAW, H SAW: To shading of white V PARA –99 to +99...
  • Page 78 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <AUTO IRIS> AUTO IRIS ON, OFF Fixed to OFF with a format [M02] of “Select FPS” Auto iris adjustment WINDOW 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Select the auto iris windows: The shaded parts indicate the area where light...
  • Page 79 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <POWER SAVE> MONITOR OUT ACTIVE PWR SAVE, ACTIVE [M06] Selecting the output DOWN CONVERTER ACTIVE PWR SAVE, ACTIVE power save mode <BATT ALARM DC IN (24 V) SET> [M07] TYPE AC ADP BATT1, BATT2, AC ADP BATT1/BATT2: Batteries Setting the voltage...
  • Page 80 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 1> FAN MODE AUTO1 AUTO1, AUTO2, MIN, To select the operation [M11] modes of the fans Setting various (U20) AUTO1: Automatically subsidiary functions controlled according to the internal temperature and in a quiet condition during recording AUTO2: Normally...
  • Page 81 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 2> DATE TYPE 5 M/D/Y 1 Y/Mn/D To select the date display [M12] 2 Mn/D mode Setting various 3 D/M/Y Y: Year subsidiary functions 4 D/M Mn: Month (numeric) 5 M/D/Y M: Month (character string) 6 M/D...

  • Page 82: Network Menu

    MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 2> COLOR F900R ENABLE ENABLE, DISABLE To enable/disable selection [M12] of F900R COLOR SPACE (continued) mode 32 SCENE FILE OFF (5) ON, OFF (5) To turn the function to expand the number of scene files to be registered to 32 on or off...

  • Page 83: File Menu

    4-3-5 FILE Menu For details on the files, see“Chapter 5 Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data”. : Valid in Custom mode only : Valid in both Cine and Custom modes Execute by ENTER. : Execute by pushing on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. Note The markings [F01] to [F04] in the No.
  • Page 84 FILE menu Page title No. Item Default Settings Remarks <SCENE FILE> To store and load scene files [ - - ] (paint data): When storing a file in the camera’s memory, specify the number before executing STORE. When reading, only specify the number.
  • Page 85 FILE menu Page title No. Item Default Settings Remarks <LENS FILE> Execute by ENTER. STORE FILE [F03] 1 to 32 NAME No Offset F NO F1.7 F1.0 to F3.4 To set and store the center CENTER marker position: –96 to 95 H: Increasing the value moves it to the right.
  • Page 86 FILE menu Page title No. Item Default Settings Remarks <FILE PRESET> OPERATOR FILE Execute by ENTER. To resume the factory-set [F04] status USER GAMMA FILE Execute by ENTER. To resume the factory-set status Execute by ENTER. To resume the factory-set LENS FILE (ALL) status for all lens files 1 to 32 (when a non-...

  • Page 87: Diagnosis Menu

    Page title Item Indication Remarks <BOARD STATUS> OK, NG display only (If NG is displayed, consult your local Sony representative.) OK, NG OK, NG OK, NG OK, NG OK, NG <SYSTEM DOCKING STATUS Indicates the device docked on the top or STATUS>...

  • Page 88: Editing The User Menu

    If a different page is displayed, turn the MENU SEL/ 4-4 Editing the USER ENTER dial until the desired page appears, then push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to select the page. Menu Example: When you select the USER 2 EDIT page U S E R 2 E D I T E 0 3 T O P You can select desired pages and items from the...
  • Page 89 Add the remaining items by repeating steps 4 to 6. Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to move the pointer to the item above which you wish to insert a blank line. You can add up to 10 items on one page. The EDIT FUNCTION screen appears.
  • Page 90 E D I T F U N C T I O N E S C I T E M D E L E T E E S C D E L E T E O K ? c Y E S N O I N S E R T 0 1 .

  • Page 91: File Configuration

    Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data Chapter For non-serial lenses 5-1 File Configuration Select the lens file (File No. 1 to 32) corresponding to the mounted lens using the subdisplay or the <LENS FILE> page of the USER (OPERATION) menu. This system permits various settings and adjustment data For serial lenses to be stored as data files in built-in memory or a “Memory...

  • Page 92: Reference File

    To use 32 scene files Note Set 32 SCENE FILE to ON on the <OTHERS 2> page of In Cine mode, operation of the User-Gamma file via a the MAINTENANCE menu. “Memory Stick” is not possible. Note OHB file If you return 32 SCENE FILE” to OFF, all scene files No. 6 to 32 are initialized when you next set it to ON.

  • Page 93: List Of Items Stored In Files

    Menu page Item 5-2 List of Items Stored (No. in Custom mode) in Files <WHITE CLIP> W CLIP [R] [G] [B] [M] (P07) W CLIP ON/OFF <DETAIL 1> DETAIL ON/OFF (P08) The items that are stored in scene files, the reference file, LEVEL the lens files, and the OHB file are listed in the table below.

  • Page 94: File Operations

    Menu page Item 5-3 File Operations (No. in Custom mode) <BLACK V SAW [R] [G] [B] SHADING> V PARA [R] [G] [B] (M04) 5-3-1 Using a “Memory Stick” H SAW [R] [G] [B] H PARA [R] [G] [B] You can use “Memory Stick PRO” media with this camera. BLK SET [R] [G] [B] “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...

  • Page 95: Storage And Retrieval Of The Operator File

    the product or subject it to shock. Do not turn off the power < F I L E P R E S E T > F 0 7 T O P to the product or remove the “Memory Stick.” This may O P E R A T O R F I L E damage the data.

  • Page 96: Registration And Retrieval Of The Lens Files

    Insert the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” You can confirm the effect of the WHITE R/B slot of the camera. compensation that has been set in the file, by changing the setting for WHITE R/B to OFF. Position the pointer to READ (MS t CAM) and push Note on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.

  • Page 97: Storage And Retrieval Of The Reference File

    To store a scene file in built-in memory Position the pointer to READ (MS t CAM) and push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. Perform necessary settings for the items for the scene file you wish to store. 5-3-5 Storage and Retrieval of the Position the pointer to STORE and push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.

  • Page 98: Reading Of The User Gamma

    Position the pointer to READ (MS t CAM) and push Adjusting the ND offset values on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. White balance may be slightly shifted in each ND filter setting. In such a case, adjust the offset values. The camera will be adjusted according to the data of the The ND offset adjustment stores white balance reference file.

  • Page 99: Resetting To The Initial Settings

    To use the ND offset values < O H B F I L E P R E S E T > E S C An appropriate offset value is automatically retrieved W H I T E S H A D I N G ( A L L ) when you change the ND filter setting.

  • Page 100: Using The Rm-B750

    Appendixes Settings on the RM-B750 Using the RM-B750 MONITOR button When the RM-B750 Remote Control Unit (optional) is connected, you can control the menu settings of this MONITOR Maintenance Menu camera and monitor the camera images on the display of the RM-B750.

  • Page 101: Monitoring The Camera Image

    Monitoring the Camera Image Using the MSU-900/950 Settings on this camera Set RM VIDEO to VBS on the <MONITOR OUTPUT> You can adjust this camera from the MSU-900/950 Master page of the USER (OPERATION) menu. Setup Unit via an Ethernet cable. You can use either Bridge mode to control a camera from Settings on the RM-B750 an exclusive MSU-900/950 or Multi mode to control...

  • Page 102: Parameter Settings

    Example MSU-900/950 FILTER CLEAR 1/4 ND 1/16ND 1/64ND 5600K 3200K 4300K 6300K 1/2 ND LOCK VF MENU/DISPLAY CANCEL/STATUS REMOTE AUTO PAGE REMOTE PANEL STANDARD MONITOR TEST BARS CLOSE ACTIVE START/STOP MEMORY 5600K AUTO SKIN BLACK KNEE STICK KNEE DETAIL GAMMA SATURATION WHITE FUNCTION...
  • Page 103 • Do not connect any device to the local network other than the system units for this camera. Recommended remote control devices for which operation tests have been made Sony made • MSU-900/950 • RM-B750 Equipment from other vendors HUB CentreCOM FS909M-PS...

  • Page 104: Using The Arri Remote Control

    You can display or change the following items on/from the ARRI-made WRC-2 (Wireless Remote Control 2). Items that can be displayed on the WRC-2 • Model name of this camera (F23) • System format, input voltage to the camera, tape remaining of the recorder, shutter speed (sec.), time code, tape loading status of the recorder •...

  • Page 105: About Metadata

    About Metadata Metadata that can be embedded in recording and can be read in playback are shown below: USER 1 Data types U-Hex: unsigned hexadecimal S-Hex: signed hexadecimal ASCII: ASCII code BCD: binary-coded decimal Data Recorded Sample Relative Data size Name Data Contents...
  • Page 106 Data Recorded Sample Relative Data size Name Data Contents address type (byte) (HEX) 1C U-Hex 1: ND_1, 2: ND_2, 3: ND_3, 4: ND_4, 5: ND_5 1D U-Hex 1: CC_A, 2: CC_B, 3: CC_C, 4: CC_D, 5: CC_E 1E U-Hex Color Space 0: S-GAMUT, 1: F900, 2: DCDM REF PJ, 3: F900R 1F U-Hex Compensation Mode...
  • Page 107 Data Recorded Sample Relative Data size Name Data Contents address type (byte) (HEX) (reserved) POWER OFF ON VTR WARN BCS COM NG BCS BSY NG BCS OPR NG U-Hex Camera Warning BCS CSM NG BCS PWR NG VTR NG IFBOX NG VTR AT NG TR NG VDA NG...
  • Page 108 Data Recorded Sample Relative Data size Name Data Contents address type (byte) (HEX) Camera Main CPU 35 ASCII Version x. xxxxXx Suffix 3 Camera Main CPU 36 ASCII Version x. xxxxxX Suffix 4 37 U-Hex Audio Delay Subtable 4 (see page 110) (reserved) (reserved) 00: TCR, 01: TCG...
  • Page 109 1. System Formats Sample No. 17 System Format Sample No. 17 System Format Code Code VIdeo format VIdeo format (reserved) No Assign 4:4:4 1080/23.98PsF 4:2:2 1080/23.98PsF 4:4:4 1080/S23.98PsF 4:2:2 1080/S23.98PsF 4:4:4 1080/24PsF 4:2:2 1080/24PsF 4:4:4 1080/S24PsF 4:2:2 1080/S24PsF 4:4:4 1080/25PsF 4:2:2 1080/25PsF 4:4:4...
  • Page 110 Sample No. 52 and 53 VTR Warning Code VTR message Meaning 0005 NO PB VITC Playback VITC cannot be detected. 0007 REC INHIBIT MODE The system cannot record because of a record inhibit menu setting. Or the tape is not formatted for recording. 0008 INVALID FMT CONV Format conversion is not possible with the current settings.
  • Page 111 Sample No. 61 Audio Delay IMAGE INVERT Video format Number Code Number Code of frames (HEX) of frames (HEX) 1080/S25PsF 4:4:4 1080/S25PsF 4:2:2 1080/29.97PsF 4:4:4 1080/29.97PsF 4:2:2 1080/S29.97PsF 4:4:4 1080/S29.97PsF 4:2:2 1080/S30PsF 4:4:4 1080/S30PsF 4:2:2 – 1080/50P 4:2:2 1080/S50P 4:4:4 1080/S50P 4:2:2 1080/S60P...

  • Page 112: Warning/Error Messages

    Warning/Error Messages If battery power is low or a problem occurs at power on or during operation, a warning is given by an indicator flashing or various alarm indications. Viewfinder screen Subdisplay Meaning indicator Basic status Message display (page 45) BATT 12 V flashing BATT 12 V flashing Flashing Voltage of the 12 V power becomes low,...

  • Page 113: Precautions

    White flecks Precautions Although the CCD image sensors are produced with high- precision technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays. This is related to the principle of CCD image sensors and Use and Storage is not a malfunction.

  • Page 114: About A "Memory Stick

    “Memory Stick” (with Memory Select Function) About a “Memory Stick” Composed of multiple 128 MB memory units. The mechanical switch at the back of the “Memory Stick” allows you to select the memory unit to be used depending on usage. What is “Memory Stick”? The memory units cannot be used simultaneously and “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 115 Precautions • To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data. • Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law. When you use a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 116: Specifications

    Input/output connectors Specifications DC IN LEMO 8-pin male (1), DC 10.5 to 17 V, 20 to 30 V DC OUT 12 V: 11-pin (1), DC 12 V, 4 A maximum Camera Head 24 V: 3-pin (1), DC 24 V, 5.5 A maximum (The usable current may be limited General...
  • Page 117 Dimensions With the L handle attached Unit: mm (inches) 355.5 (14) 120 (4 OFF ON FILTER CLEAR 1/4 ND 1/16ND 1/64ND 5600K 3200K 4300K 6300K 1/2 ND CTRL LOCK VF MENU/DISPLAY CANCEL/STATUS REMOTE AUTO PAGE 46.5 48 (1 111.5 (4 172 (6 198 (7 199.3 (7...

  • Page 118: Interface Box (Supplied)

    Interface Box (Supplied) Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES General OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED Power requirements TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON DC 10.5 to 17 V...

  • Page 119: Connector Pin Assignments

    LENS (12-pin female) Connector Pin Assignments 12 11 REMOTE (8-pin female) (External View) Signal Specifications RET VIDEO ENABLE: 0 V ENABLE DISABLE: +5 V or OPEN VTR START/ ENABLE: 0 V (External View) STOP DISABLE: +5 V or OPEN — GND for UNREG Signal Specifications...
  • Page 120 DC IN (8-pin male) Signal Specifications No connection G TALLY ON: 5 V OFF: GND No connection No connection (External View) No connection Y VIDEO 1.0 Vp-p, Zo=75Ω Signal Specifications VIDEO GND — GND for VIDEO UNREG_GND — GND for +12 V ±0.35 Vp-p, Zo=75Ω...

  • Page 121: Color Space According To The Color Space Settings

    Signal Specifications Color Space According to — the COLOR SPACE — Settings DC OUT 12 V (11-pin female) Colorimetry S-GAMUT (External View) Film DCDM REF PJ Signal Specifications - 0.2 UNREG_GND — - 0.2 UNREG_12 +10.5 to +17 V dc 1.

  • Page 122: Lip Sync Compensation

    (Rw, Gw, Bw): RGB values for the original color space for S-GAMUT (R, G, B): Values after being converted to the color space for Lip Sync Compensation conventional cameras 2. Color space for film Compensation (Lip Sync compensation) for the delay of The color space for film shown in the above chart video relative to audio may be necessary, depending on the represents measurements from VISION Premier Film EK...
  • Page 123 SRW-1 AUDIO INPUT FILTER CLEAR 1/4 ND 1/16ND 1/64ND 5600K 3200K 4300K 6300K 1/2 ND LOCK VF MENU/DISPLAY CANCEL/STATUS AUTO PAGE When using a microphone(s) connected via the AUDIO INPUT connector(s) on the SRW-1 with the SRPC-1 connected to the camera body via cables Adjust the amoung of compensation on the SRW-1.

  • Page 124: Index

    COLOR 42 Index COLOR SPACE 121 HD Portable Digital Recorder 20 COLOR SPACE 29 HD-BAR (VF MONI) 44 color temperature 35 HD-SDI A/B connectors 16 COMP MODE 53 Hyper Gamma 55 Condensation 113 ABNORMAL display 47 CONTENTS page 60 AC power 26 CONTINUOUS 52 accessory clamp lever 18 Continuous mode 31, 52...
  • Page 125 NETWORK menu 59, 82 SHUTTER ASSIGN 32, 66 NETWORK RESET 82 SHUTTER/FPS 52, 74 ZEBRA 49, 64 NOISE SUPPRESS 74 SIGNAL 57 OHB file 92 Noise Suppression 75 SKIN DETAIL 72 S-LOG 55 Symbols Smear 113 SRW-1 20 ‘!’ IND 47, 63 OHB FILE 85, 86, 98 STANDARD 97 OHB MATRIX 77...
  • Page 126 Index...
  • Page 127 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any...
  • Page 128 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan F23 (SY) 2009.02 13 3-214-586-05(1) © 2007...

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