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Sony F35 Operation Manual

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DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY CAMERA
F35
OPERATION MANUAL
[English]
1st Edition (Revised 2)

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 2)
  • Page 2 Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio). The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
  • Page 3 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex. studio de télévision). beschränktem Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Fernsehstudio). Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features ................8 1-2 Example of System Configuration ......10 1-2-1 SRW-1 Docking System ..........11 1-2-2 Optical Fiber System Using the CA-F101 ..... 11 1-3 Locations and Functions of Parts ......12 1-3-1 Camera Head ..............12 1-3-2 Assistant Panel (Supplied) ..........
  • Page 5 3-2-7 Selection of a Lens File ..........37 3-2-8 Confirmation of the Time Code and Tape Remaining ...38 3-2-9 Confirmation of the Power Voltage and Selection of Fan Operation Mode .............38 3-2-10 ON/OFF of the Character Indication ......39 3-2-11 Allocation of Functions to the Assignable Buttons and Switch ................39 3-2-12 Brightness Adjustment of the Subdisplay ....40 3-2-13 Selection of Gamma Tables .........40...
  • Page 6 Chapter 4 Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings 4-1 Menu Configuration ............. 60 4-2 Basic Menu Operations ..........61 4-2-1 Displaying Setting Pages ..........62 4-2-2 Setting the Menu Items ..........63 4-3 Menu List ..............64 4-3-1 OPERATION Menu ............64 4-3-2 PAINT Menu ..............71 4-3-3 MAINTENANCE Menu ..........
  • Page 7 About a “Memory Stick” ...........116 Specifications ..............118 Camera Head ................118 Interface Box (Supplied) ............120 Optional Accessories ..............120 Connector Pin Assignments ..........121 Color Space According to the COLOR SPACE Settings ................123 Lip Sync Compensation ............124 Index ...................126 Table of Contents...

  • Page 8: Features

    Super 35-mm type CCD and PL Mount actual scene than with conventional cameras. With the F35’s Super 35-mm-type CCD imagers and PL Mount, most movie lenses designed for conventional 35- S-LOG and Hyper gammas mm film cameras can be mounted without a converter.

  • Page 9: Other Features

    The delay of video relative to audio may vary according to Compatible with film-camera accessories the ON/OFF setting of this function (see page 124). The F35 is designed to be compatible with a variety of film-camera accessories, giving users a broad array of Other Features choices.

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12: Locations And Functions Of Parts

    1-3 Locations and Functions of Parts 1-3-1 Camera Head Front panel a VF1 connector e Viewfinder shoe b CONTROL PANEL connector f Flange focal length adjustment screw Lens mount g Lens fixing lever h Lens mount cap c Accessory receptacles i Shutter emergency open screw d VF2 connector a VF1 (viewfinder 1) connector (20-pin)

  • Page 13: Left Panel

    Left panel a Level vial k Measure hook/focus reference mark b L handle c Accessory pockets d DC IN connector j DC OUT 24V connector i DC OUT 12V connector (network) connector g EXT I/O connector f CAM POWER switch e Power indicators a Level vial c Accessory pockets...

  • Page 14: Right Panel

    g EXT I/O (external control) connector (5-pin) ACHTUNG For control via RS-232C. Aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht mit einem Peripheriegerät- Anschluss verbinden, der zu starke Spannung für diese (network) connector (RJ-45 type, 10BASE-T, Buchse haben könnte. Folgen Sie den Anweisungen für 100BASE-TX) For control from the MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit, etc.
  • Page 15 The firmware of the SRW-1 may be required to be updated for use with this camera. For details, consult your local For details on menu operations, see “3-2-1 Basic Sony representative. Operation of the Subdisplay” (page 32) and “4-2 Basic Menu Operations” (page 61).

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18 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 19: 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 20 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: Attaching A Lens

    2-4 Attaching a Lens Attach an appropriate optional lens that conforms to the PL lens mount. Note Always use a lens whose projection from the flange (A in the figure) is less than 30 mm. Use of any lens that protrudes more tha 30 mm will damage the internal filter.

  • Page 24: Attaching A Viewfinder

    Loosen the fixing screw using a screwdriver, then open 2-5 Attaching a the cover. Viewfinder Rotate the adjustment screw using an Allen wrench. Clockwise rotation lengthens the flange focal length, and counterclockwise rotation shortens it. Remember as a guide that ±3 turns of the screw Caution correspond to variation of the flange focal length of When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camera...

  • Page 25: 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 When the supplied center handle is attached to the top of the camera head, you can attach the viewfinder to the viewfinder shoe of the center handle.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Preparing The Power Supply

    8-pin) of the camera head. Use a commercially available shielded cable by attaching the supplied 8-pin connector for a power cable. For details on the connection, consult your local Sony representative. To turn on the camera Set the CAM POWER switch of the camera head to the ON side, and the camera is turned on.

  • Page 28: Setting The Built-In Clock

    Connect the DC power cord supplied with the AC- 2-9 Setting the Built-in DN2B to the DC IN connector of the interface box or the CA-F101. Clock Connect the AC-DN2B to an AC power source. To use a battery pack When using the camera for the first time, set the built-in The BP-GL95 Lithium-ion Battery Pack can be used.
  • Page 29 C O N T E N T S M 0 0 0 2 . < A U T O S E T U P > 0 3 . < W H I T E S H A D I N G > 0 4 .

  • Page 30: 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 31 <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 32: 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 33: 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 34 <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 35: 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 36: Retrieving The Nd Offset

    <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 37: Selection Of A Lens File

    At 1 on the first line, the gain value is selected from input level) in a case where the white of the gray scale among the following: –6 dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 provides 100% (700 mV) output with the ITU-R709 dB, and 12 dB.

  • Page 38: Confirmation Of The Time Code And Tape Remaining

    Lens file selection page Indication Meaning T*R 00:00:00:00 Time code cannot be read with the LENS:1 LTC reader. No Offset U*R 00 00 00 00 User bit cannot be read with the LTC reader. On the first line, select the number of the lens file. T*R.00:00:00:00 Time code cannot be read with the On the second line, the lens-file name corresponding to the VITC reader.

  • Page 39: On/Off Of The Character Indication

    Setting Operation of the fans Monitors connected via the MONITOR OUT HD SDI AUTO1 (default) The fans are automatically controlled connectors (default: ON) according to the internal temperature. During recording, the fans are controlled for a quiet condition. Monitors connected via the TEST OUT and REMOTE Normally use this mode.

  • Page 40: Brightness Adjustment Of The Subdisplay

    Functions that can be allocated to assignable Select the gamma table on the first line (STANDARD, switch 4 HYPER, SPECIAL, or USER) and the gamma curve on the second line. Menu Function For details on the available gamma curves, see “3-11 indication Selecting the Gamma”...
  • Page 41 To set the subdisplay to Setup mode <SUBDISPLAY 2> page Hold the PAGE button pressed for more than 5 seconds to < S U B D I S P L A Y 2 > set the subdisplay to Setup page. L O C K S W M O D E C A M E R A : - R U N...

  • Page 42: 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 43 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 44: 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 45 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: Viewing The Abnormal Display

    Setting the basic status indications The set NEAR END and END values can be checked on the <BATTERY ALARM> page of the USER The conditions for displaying the basic status indications (OPERATION) menu. can be set on the <VF DISPLAY> page of the USER (OPERATION) menu.

  • Page 49: Viewing The Function (Format/Switch Function Display

    The display conditions can be set using the < ' ! ' IND> F U N C T I O N page of the USER (OPERATION) menu. F O R M A T : 2 3 . 9 8 P s F 4 : 4 : 4 A B N O R M A L <...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Viewfinder Details

    <MARKER SETTING> page Example: Safety zone marker (90%) < M A R K E R S E T T I N G > U 0 3 C E N T E R O F F S A F E T Y : O F F 9 0 .

  • Page 51: Setting The Zebra Indication

    <VF DETAIL> page Item Function < V F D E T A I L > U 0 4 Turn the zebra indication on the viewfinder connected to the VF1 V F 1 O F F connector on/off. V F 2 O F F Turn the zebra indication on the L E V E L...

  • Page 52: Checking The Power Voltage

    <BATTERY ALARM> page The CURSOR indication is deactivated for all the outputs at the factory. < B A T T E R Y A L A R M > U 1 5 Menu item Function D C I N ( 2 4 V ) 2 4 .

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55 “STEPS FULL” will be displayed, and the value will not function (see page 59) is limited. With COMP MODE be added. In such a case, delete an unneeded step shutter set to OFF or ANGLE, frame frequencies of 8 FPS or value beforehand, using DELETE.

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58: Inverting The Camera Picture

    The upside of the picture comes down, swapping the right and left. The F35 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 59: 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 61). <OUTPUT FORMAT> page of MAINTENANCE menu You can select various video formats according to that of the video recorder used in combination.

  • Page 60: 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 M14 [M10] on the viewfinder enable various detailed settings of the 1) in Cine mode camera.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Displaying Setting

    For settings on the subdisplay, see“3-2 Basic Settings with To disable the “TOP” indication the Subdisplay” (page 32). 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 63: 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 64: 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 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 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 69 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 ON, OFF GAIN/WHITE/ ON, OFF 5600K LENS FILE ON, OFF TIME CODE/TAPE ON, OFF VOLTAGE/FAN...
  • Page 70 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 71: 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 72 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 73 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 74 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 75 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 76 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 77 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, “F35” is displayed.) DATE Date of file creation display only Noise Suppression This function you can enable on the PAINT menu <NOISE SUPPRESS>...

  • Page 78: 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 [M11] in the No. column indicate the page numbers in Cine mode. The pages marked with [ - - ] in the No.
  • Page 79 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 80 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OUTPUT CURRENT 23.98PsF 4:4:4 The current format is FORMAT> [M03] displayed. Setting the output SCAN PROGRESSIVE PROGRESSIVE, When INTERLACE is video format INTERLACE selected for SCAN, select half the value of the field FRAME 23.98 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30,...
  • Page 81 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <METADATA> EMBEDDED ON, OFF To turn the function to [M09] embed metadata on tapes Recording/ and SDI signals on or off reproducing metadata ANC LINE SDI V ANC LINE number (currently fixed to 9) TYPE USER1...
  • Page 82 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 1> FAN MODE AUTO1 AUTO1, AUTO2, MIN, To select the operation [M10] 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 83 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 [M11] 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 84: Network Menu

    4-3-4 NETWORK Menu The NETWORK menu items can be set in both Cine and For details, see “ Parameter Settings” (page 104). Custom modes. Execute by ENTER. Execute by pushing on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. NETWORK menu Page title No. Item Default Settings Remarks...

  • Page 85: 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 86 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 87 FILE menu Page title No. Item Default Settings Remarks <LENS FILE> Execute by ENTER. STORE FILE [F03] 1 to 32 NAME No Offset To set and store the center CENTER marker position: –96 to 95 H: Increasing the value moves it to the right. –54 to 53 V: Increasing the value moves it downwards.
  • Page 88 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...

  • Page 89: 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 90: 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 91 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 92 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 93: File Configuration

    Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data Chapter the <LENS FILE> page of the FILE menu or using the 5-1 File Configuration MSU-900/950. You can back up the lens files in a “Memory Stick.” Note This system permits various settings and adjustment data In Cine mode, only retrieval of lens files is possible.

  • Page 94: Reference File

    Reference file Note This file stores the standard settings of the camera that can In Cine mode, the OHB file can be retrieved automatically, be used as a reference when adjusting the camera. but the data in the OHB file cannot be modified. If STANDARD is executed on the <SCENE FILE>...

  • Page 95: List Of Items Stored In Files

    Menu page Item 5-2 List of Items Stored (No. in Custom mode) in Files <DETAIL 1> DETAIL ON/OFF (P08) LEVEL LIMITER M The items that are stored in scene files, the reference file, LIMITER WHT the lens files, and the OHB file are listed in the table below. LIMITER BLK For details on setting values, see the corresponding items CRISP...

  • Page 96: 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 97: 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 98: Registration And Retrieval Of The Lens Files

    Insert the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” Note slot of the camera. The WHITE R/B item is provided only for confirming the effect of compensation (comparison between when the file Position the pointer to READ (MS t CAM) and push is used and not used).

  • Page 99: 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 100: 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. If an ND filter is attached to the matte box, etc., the white balance may be in variance. In such a case, adjust the ND The camera will be adjusted according to the data of the offset so that you can retrieve the white balance reference file.

  • Page 101: Resetting To The Initial Settings

    To reset the data of the OHB file Store the ND offset values in the OHB file, by executing STORE FILE on the <OHB FILE> page of In a case of the OHB file, resetting can be performed by the FILE menu. item.

  • Page 102: 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 103: 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 104: Parameter Settings

    Example MSU-900/950 REMOTE REMOTE PANEL STANDARD MONITOR TEST BARS CLOSE ACTIVE START/STOP MEMORY 5600K AUTO SKIN BLACK KNEE STICK KNEE DETAIL GAMMA SATURATION WHITE FUNCTION BLACK MAINTE NANCE SCENE AUTO IRIS/MB ACTIVE MASTER IRIS BLACK PAINT IRIS ALARM REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM-B750 REMOTE REMOTE...
  • Page 105 • 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 106: 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 (F35) • System format, input voltage to the camera, tape remaining of the recorder, shutter speed (sec.), time code, tape loading status of the recorder •...

  • Page 107: 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 108 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 (reserved) 1E U-Hex Color Space 0: S-GAMUT, 1: F900, 2: DCDM REF PJ, 3: F900R 1F U-Hex Compensation Mode 0: OFF, 1: GAIN, 2: ANGLE...
  • Page 109 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 110 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 112) (reserved) (reserved) 00: TCR, 01: TCG...
  • Page 111 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 112 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 113 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 114: 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 47) BATT 12 V flashing BATT 12 V flashing Flashing Voltage of the 12 V power becomes low,...

  • Page 115: Precautions

    Should the shutter to control incoming light to the CCDs that includes a laser beam, be careful not to let the laser not open, immediately call Sony service personel. beam be directed into the lens of the camera. If you wish to continue shooting for an emergnecy, you...

  • Page 116: 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 117 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 118: 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 119 Dimensions With the L handle attached Unit: mm (inches) 355.5 (14) 120 (4 OFF ON REMOTE 46.5 52 (2 111.5 (4 170 (6 196 (7 199.3 (7 122.6 (4 76.7 50 ( 2 ) 33 (1 3/8"-16UNC Specifications...

  • Page 120: 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 121: Connector Pin Assignments

    VF 1/VF 2 (20-pin female) Connector Pin Assignments REMOTE (8-pin female) (External View) Signal Specifications S-DATA IN/OUT TTL level No connection (External View) No connection TTL level Signal Specifications No connection TX (+) SERIAL Data out No connection TX (–) No connection RX (+) SERIAL Data in...
  • Page 122 ETHERNET (Modular jack) Signal Specifications Conforming to IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE802.3 — (10BASE-T) AUX1 OPEN or +5 V: Normal GND: Active AUX2 OPEN or +5 V: Normal GND: Active (External View) AUX3 OPEN or +5 V: Normal GND: Active Signal Specifications TXD (+) TXD (–)

  • Page 123: Color Space According To The Color Space Settings

    DC OUT 24 V (3-pin female) Color Space According to the COLOR SPACE Settings Colorimetry (External View) Signal Specifications UNREG_GND (24 — S-GAMUT Film DCDM REF PJ UNREG_24 +20 to +30 V dc V_OUT 5.0 A (MAX) REC trigger OPEN or +5 V: Normal GND: Active - 0.2 - 0.2...

  • Page 124: 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 125 SRW-1 AUDIO INPUT 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. AUDIO INPUT HD SDI SRW-1+SRPC-1 For timecode-synchronized audio recording on a separate digital audio recorder Connect a delay box to the digital audio recorder and adjust the amount of compensation on the box.

  • Page 126: Index

    COLOR SPACE 31 Index color temperature 36 HD Portable Digital Recorder 21 COMP MODE 55 HD-BAR (VF MONI) 46 Condensation 115 HD-SDI A/B connectors 17 CONTENTS page 62 Hyper Gamma 57 CONTINUOUS 54 ABNORMAL display 48 Continuous mode 33, 54 AC power 27 CONTROL PANEL connector 12 accessory clamp lever 19...
  • Page 127 NOISE SUPPRESS 76 SHUTTER/FPS 54, 76 Noise Suppression 77 SIGNAL 59 ZEBRA 51, 66 SKIN DETAIL 74 OHB file 94 S-LOG 57 Smear 115 OHB FILE 87, 88, 100 Symbols SRW-1 21 OHB MATRIX 79 STANDARD 99 ‘!’ IND 49, 65 OPERATION menu 60, 64 Standard Gamma 56 OPERATOR FILE 56, 70, 85, 97...
  • Page 128 Index...
  • Page 129 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 130 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan F35 (SY) 2008.11.13 4-000-998-03(1) © 2008...

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