Gps Function; Gps Function Compatible Devices; Acquiring Position Information - Sony PXW-FS5M2 Operating Manual

GPS function

* On the PXW-FS5, this function is supported
using Ver. 2.0 or later (see page 5).
GPS function compatible
devices
You can use the GPS function on models
with a GPS logo marked on the handle.
b Notes
• The GPS receiver is built into the handle.
Accordingly, the GPS function cannot be used
when the handle is not attached.
• GPS position information can be recorded when
shooting in XAVC or AVCHD.
GPS information is not recorded in proxy
recordings or RAW recordings.

Acquiring position information

(SYSTEM) t [GPS SETTING]
Set
in the menu to ON.
appears, and the camcorder starts
searching for signals. When triangulation is
established, position information is
recorded when shooting video.
b Notes
• The icon displayed on the screen varies
according to the strength of signal reception
from GPS satellites.
Triangulation Screen
status indicators
No
Off
indicator
Not available
Searching for
satellites
Triangulating
Triangulating
Triangulating
• [GPS SETTING] is set to [ON] by default.
Position information and time information are
recorded with the video when the GPS function
is on. If you do not want to record position
information, set [GPS SETTING] to [OFF].
• If a triangulating icon is not displayed after
several minutes, there may be a problem with
signal reception. You can start shooting without
position information, or move to an area with a
clear view of the sky. Shooting when a
GPS reception
status
[GPS
SETTING] is set
to [OFF] or an
error occurred.
Position
information
could not be
obtained
because a GPS
signal could not
be received.
Move to a
location with a
clear view of the
sky.
Searching for
GPS satellites.
Several minutes
may be required
to acquire
satellites.
A weak GPS
signal is being
received.
A GPS signal is
being received.
Position
information can
be acquired.
A strong GPS
signal is being
received.
Position
information can
be acquired.
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