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Sony F23 Operation Manual

Sony F23 Operation Manual

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DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY CAMERA
F23
OPERATION MANUAL
[English]
1st Edition

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition...
  • Page 2 Pour les clients européens You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japon. operate this equipment.
  • Page 3 For the State of California, USA only Voor de Klanten in Nederland Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See • Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate chemisch afval (KCA). Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate. •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features ................7 1-2 Example of System Configuration ....... 9 1-3 Locations and Functions of Parts ......10 1-3-1 Camera Head ..............10 1-3-2 Assistant Panel (Supplied) ..........15 1-3-3 Interface Box (Supplied) ..........15 Chapter 2 Installation and Preparations 2-1 Mounting the Interface Box .........
  • Page 5 3-2-9 ON/OFF of the Character Indication ......32 3-2-10 Allocation of Functions to the Assignable Buttons and Switch ................33 3-2-11 Brightness Adjustment of the Subdisplay ....33 3-3 Black Balance Adjustment ...........34 3-4 White Balance Adjustment (in Custom mode) ...34 3-5 Setting the Camera Outputs ........36 3-5-1 Selecting a Video Output Signal for Each Connector ..36 3-5-2 Setting the Monitor Picture ..........36 3-5-3 Outputting Color Bars ............38...
  • Page 6 4-3-6 DIAGNOSIS Menu ............74 4-4 Editing the USER Menu ..........75 Chapter 5 Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data 5-1 File Configuration ............78 5-2 List of Items Stored in Files ........79 5-3 File Operations ............. 81 5-3-1 Using a “Memory Stick” ..........81 5-3-2 Storage and Retrieval of the Operator File ....

  • Page 7: Features

    The F23 is a digital cinematography camera equipped with • Progressive mode: 1080/23.98P, 1080/24P, 1080/25P, 2/3-inch type CCDs, each with an effective pixel count of 1080/29.97P, 1080/50P, 1080/59.94P...

  • 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

    1-2 Example of System Configuration The diagram below shows a system configuration example For more information about the fittings, connections, or to use of this camera. use of additional equipment and accessories, see “Chapter In this manual, an optional HDVF-C35W HD Electronic 2 Installation and Preparations”...

  • Page 10: 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) h Lens mount cap Connect a viewfinder (optional).

  • Page 11: 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 12: Right Panel

    For details, consult your local the subdisplay on the left panel or on the assistant panel or Sony representative. the menu displayed on the viewfinder or monitor screen. d Assignable 4/AUTO BLK BAL (auto black balance) The ND filter selection function is assigned to button 1 and the CC filter selection function to button 2 at the factory.
  • Page 13 a Subdisplay The mounting/unmounting mechanism is the same as that on the rear panel (page 14). For basic settings of this camera. When an SRW-1 HD Portable Digital Recorder has been For details, see “Chapter 2 Installation and docked, some statuses of the recorder can also be Preparations”.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    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 c Lock release knob d Accessory mount lever j REMOTE connector REMOTE e Recorder/interface box...

  • Page 15: 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 16 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 17: 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 18 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 19: Mounting The Srw-1 Recorder

    PR O • 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 When connecting the SRW-1 recorder tripod in advance to keep the camera head stable.

  • Page 20: Attaching A Lens

    Selecting a lens file 2-3 Attaching a Lens If a lens file for the mounted lens has been registered in the built-in memory, specify the file on the subdisplay. For lens file selection on the subdisplay, see “3-2-6 Use an appropriate optional lens that conforms to the B4 Selection of a Lens File”...

  • Page 21: Attaching A Viewfinder

    Repeat steps 4 through 7 until the image is focused at 2-4 Attaching a both telephoto and wide angle. Viewfinder Tighten the Ff ring lock screw. 1) Flange focal length: The distance between the lens mount attachment plane and the imaging plane 2) Ff: Abbreviation of flange focal length Note When the viewfinder is attached, do not leave the camera...

  • Page 22: Mounting The Camera To A Tripod

    2-5 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 23: Attaching/Detaching Handles

    2-6 Attaching/Detaching Handles 2-6-1 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 Hexagonal screws the factory. Three screw holes (for ”...

  • Page 24: Preparing The Power Supply

    Use a commercially available shielded cable by attaching the supplied 8-pin connector for a power cable. BKP-L551 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 25: Setting The Built-In Clock

    2-8 Setting the Built-in C O N T E N T S M 0 0 0 2 . < A U T O S E T U P > Clock 0 3 . < W H I T E S H A D I N G > 0 4 .

  • Page 26: 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 27: Basic Settings With The Subdisplay

    <BASE SETTING> page of the MAINTENANCE 3-2 Basic Settings with menu the Subdisplay < B A S E S E T T I N G > M 0 1 T O P S H O O T M O D E : C U S T O M D - R A N G E : E X T E N D...

  • Page 28: Shutter Settings

    To cancel a change on a setting However, the LOCK switches disable the buttons and dial on their own sides. To inhibit operations on either side, set Without registering a change of a setting, press the the LOCK switch on the side to be inhibited to ON. CANCEL/STATUS button.
  • Page 29 For details, consult your local Sony representative. If a format that is not prefixed with S is selected, the frame rate cannot be changed. Shutter setting page To turn Angle Compensation mode ON/ STEP 360.0deg When the Angle Compensation mode is OFF, if the frame...

  • Page 30: Selection Of Video Formats

    <FORMAT SEL> page 3-2-3 Selection of Video Formats < F O R M A T S E L > E S C On the subdisplay, the video format can be selected from 0 0 : N O A S S I G N among the three registered formats.

  • Page 31: Balance Memory

    Select one of the ND:1 to ND:5 filters at 1 . On the first line, the gain value is selected from among the The type of the filter selected at 1 is displayed at 2 . following: –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, and 12 dB. If CC:E is selected at 3 , the sum of the ND values of the At 1 on the second line, the electrical gain D5600K can filters selected at 1 and 3 is displayed at 2 .

  • Page 32: Confirmation Of The Time Code And Tape Remaining

    On the same page, the operation mode of the built-in fans 3-2-7 Confirmation of the Time Code can also be selected. and Tape Remaining Voltage confirmation/Fan Operation mode select When the SRW-1 HD Portable Digital Recorder is attached page to this camera, the time code of the recorder and approximate tape remaining (unit: minutes) can be confirmed on the subdisplay.

  • Page 33: Allocation Of Functions To The Assignable Buttons And Switch

    The functions of buttons 1 and 2 can be assigned on the 3-2-10 Allocation of Functions to first and second line, respectively. the Assignable Buttons and Switch Assignable button 3/switch 4 setting page Various functions can be allocated to assignable buttons 1 to 3 and assignable switch 4 (the upper position of the 4/ AS3:REC REVIEW AUTO BLK BAL switch) that are located on the side of the...

  • Page 34: 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 35 When automatic white balance adjustment fails Note If the automatic white balance adjustment process does not Be careful not to have any spots of high illumination in end successfully, the error message “AWB: NG” will be the rectangle. displayed on the viewfinder screen for approximately three seconds.

  • Page 36: 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 37 To apply fixed gamma to the monitor <PB MIX SETTING> page picture < P B M I X S E T T I N G > U 1 0 MONI GAMMA ENABLE M I X T Y P E M I X If this is set to ON, fixed gamma (ITU-R709) appropriate M I X D I R E C T I O N...

  • Page 38: Outputting Color Bars

    REMOTE connectors if fixed gamma (R709) is selected Item Setting Content for MONITOR GAMMA of the respective output on the RIGHT With HOR, the playback picture <PB/MONI GAMMA> page (except when a VBS signal is POSITION is displayed on the right and the output).

  • Page 39: Viewing And Setting The Viewfinder Displays

    <BATT ALARM SET> page of the MAINTENANCE 3-6 Viewing and Setting menu. Flashing becomes quicker as the voltage decreases further the Viewfinder Displays toward the END value. The set NEAR END and END values can be checked on the <BATTERY ALARM> page of the USER (OPERATION) menu.

  • Page 40: Viewing The Abnormal Display

    m F value Item Setting Indicates the lens f-stop (iris opening) value. Set to ON to obtain the recording mode indication qs. n Self-diagnosis information TAPE Set to ON to obtain the tape remaining “CAM?” is displayed if an error is generated, e.g., on an indication qa.

  • Page 41: Viewing The Function (Format/Switch Function)

    Example: Center marker (entire cross) Item Setting ND filter selection: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (combination allowed) CC filter selection: A, B, C, D, E (combination allowed) WHITE White balance memory selection: P, A, B (combination allowed) 5600K Custom mode: 5600K ON/OFF Example: Safety zone marker (90%) Cine mode: ON for Daylight, OFF for Tungsten SHUTT...

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Viewfinder Details

    <MARKER SETTING> page <VF DETAIL> page < M A R K E R S E T T I N G > U 0 4 < V F D E T A I L > U 0 5 C E N T E R O F F V F 1 O F F...

  • Page 43: Setting The Cursor Indication

    Menu item Function Item Function MONITOR Turn the cursor indication on the monitors Turn the zebra indication on the connected to the MONITOR OUT viewfinder connected to the VF1 connectors on/off. connector on/off. BOX/CROSS Select the type of the cursor to be displayed. Turn the zebra indication on the viewfinder connected to the VF2 H POSITION...

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 positions must be specified in advance.

  • Page 46: Resuming The Standard Conditions

    If a format that is not prefixed with S has been selected, a 3-10 Resuming the value is indicated in parentheses and cannot be changed. Standard Conditions COMPENSATION Either mode can be activated. Simultaneous activation of both modes is not permitted. The <OPERATOR FILE>...

  • Page 47: Selecting The Gamma

    Select HYPER on the first line of TABLE on the 3-11 Selecting the <GAMMA> page, and select the hyper gamma table most suitable to the shooting conditions and purpose. Gamma Effective for shooting Effective for shooting in low-light scenes from low-light to for better tonal high-contrast scenes You can use User gamma you create in addition to the...

  • Page 48: Setting The Fan Operation Mode

    Minimum Rotation mode CvpFileEditor Maximum Rotation mode 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 49: Inverting The Camera Picture

    3-13 Inverting the 3-14 Detailed Setting of Camera Picture the Video Format The image-inversion function allows you to cancel the You can select various video formats according to that of image inversion phenomena that occurs when a cine-lens the video recorder used in combination. converter is used.
  • Page 50 <OUTPUT FORMAT> page of MAINTENANCE menu < O U T P U T F O R M A T > M 0 7 T O P C U R R E N T 2 3 . 9 8 P s F 4 : 4 : 4 N E X T S C A N P R O G R E S S I V E...

  • Page 51: Menu Configuration

    Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Chapter Menu page title USER Source menu/Page 4-1 Menu Configuration menu No. <SHUTTER/FPS> PAINT <OTHERS 1> MAINTENANCE M13 In addition to the subdisplay pages, the menus displayed on the viewfinder enable various detailed settings of the For the items on each page, see the corresponding source menu page in the table in “4-3 Menu List”...

  • Page 52: 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 53: Displaying Setting

    For settings on the subdisplay, see“3-2 Basic Settings with To disable the “TOP” indication the Subdisplay” (page 27). 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 54: 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 5 To change other setting items on the same menu page, V F 1 O F F V F 2...

  • Page 55: 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 56 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 57 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <VF DETAIL> ON, OFF (U05) Adjusting the detail ON, OFF on the viewfinders LEVEL 0 to 100% CRISP –99 to +99 <ZEBRA> ON, OFF (U06) Setting the zebra ON, OFF MONITOR ON, OFF ON, OFF...
  • Page 58 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <PB MIX MIX TYPE MIX, WIPE SETTING> (U10) Setting for mixing DIRECTION CAM, PB the playback picture MODE Y-MIX Y-MIX, WIRE(W), WIRE(B) LEVEL 0 to 80% WIPE LAYOUT HOR, VERT PB POSITION HOR: RIGHT HOR: RIGHT, LEFT...
  • Page 59 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <ASSISTANT PNL> FORMAT 1 23P 444 NO ASSIGN, Register the formats to be (U13) 23P 444, S23P 444, selected on the subdisplay. Registering the 24P 444, S24P 444, Select from among the formats to be 25P 444, S25P 444, formats displayed on the...

  • Page 60: Paint Menu

    OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OPERATOR READ Execute by ENTER. To read the operator file from FILE> (U17) (MStCAM) a “Memory Stick” Operating the WRITE Execute by ENTER. To write the current settings of Operator file (CAMtMS) the operator file items to a “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 61 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <VIDEO LEVEL> [R] [G] [B] [M] R, G, B, and M (master) WHITE –99 to +99 values can be independently Adjusting the set.(M cannot be set for various video BLACK –99 to +99 WHITE or FLARE.) balance...
  • Page 62 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 to apply the change...
  • Page 63 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <DETAIL 2> P09 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 To adjust the video frequency...
  • Page 64 PAINT menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <MULTI MATRIX> P12 PHASE 0, 23, 45, 68, 90, 113, 135, Select an axis (angle) at 158, 180, 203, 225, 248, PHASE for which the Adjusting the color 270, 293, 315, 338 multimatrix adjustment is to components be made, and set HUE and...

  • Page 65: Maintenance Menu

    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 4-3-3 MAINTENANCE Menu : Valid in Custom mode only : Valid in both Cine and Custom modes Execute by ENTER.
  • Page 66 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <AUTO SETUP> M02 AUTO BLACK Execute by ENTER. Various auto AUTO WHITE Execute by ENTER. balance adjustments AUTO LEVEL Execute by ENTER. AUTO WHITE Execute by ENTER. Do not execute if a flat SHADING white subject is not available.
  • Page 67 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <AUTO IRIS> M06 AUTO IRIS ON, OFF Auto iris adjustment WINDOW 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Select the auto iris windows: The shaded parts indicate the area where light detection occurs.
  • Page 68 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <BATT ALARM M10 DC IN (24 V) SET> TYPE AC ADP BATT1, BATT2, AC ADP BATT1/BATT2: Batteries Setting the voltage AC ADP: AC adaptor values to trigger NEAR END 22.2 V 0.1 to 30.0 V Fixed to the default value alarm indications...
  • Page 69 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <OTHERS 2> M13 DATE TYPE 5 M/D/Y 1 Y/Mn/D To select the date display 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 70: Network Menu

    4-3-4 NETWORK Menu The NETWORK menu items can be set in both Cine and For details, see “ Parameter Settings” (page 89). Custom modes. Execute by ENTER. Execute by pushing on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. NETWORK menu Page title No. Item Default Settings Remarks...

  • Page 71: 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. FILE menu Page title No.
  • Page 72 FILE menu Page title No. Item Default Settings Remarks <REFERENCE> F03 STORE FILE Execute by ENTER. To store the current settings of the reference file items in the reference file in the camera’s memory. STANDARD Execute by ENTER. To read the standard values in the reference file in the camera’s memory.
  • Page 73 FILE menu Page title No. Item Default Settings Remarks <OHB FILE> F06 STORE FILE Execute by ENTER. To store the offset values of the items specific to the CCD (No repeated store operation is necessary even if the CCD is reattached) <FILE PRESET>...

  • Page 74: 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 <DOCK STATUS> NONE, IF BOX, VTR, OTHERS display only...

  • Page 75: 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 76: Adding/Deleting/Replacing Pages

    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 77 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 78: Chapter 5 Storage And Retrieval Of User Setting Data

    Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data Chapter Adjust necessary items, using the PAINT and 5-1 File Configuration MAINTENANCE menus or using the MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit, then store the adjustment data, using the <LENS FILE> page of the FILE menu or using the MSU-900/950.

  • Page 79: List Of Items Stored In Files

    manually adjusted values of the camera will be reset to the 5-2 List of Items Stored reference values that have been stored in the reference file. At shipment, the reference file with the initial settings is in Files stored in built-in memory. The initial settings can be modified, as required, then stored as the new reference file.
  • Page 80 Menu page Item Menu page Item (No.) (No.) <DETAIL 1> DETAIL ON/OFF <BLACK V SAW [R] [G] [B] (P08) SHADING> LEVEL V PARA [R] [G] [B] (M04) LIMITER M H SAW [R] [G] [B] LIMITER WHT H PARA [R] [G] [B] LIMITER BLK BLK SET [R] [G] [B] CRISP...

  • Page 81: File Operations

    the product or subject it to shock. Do not turn off the power 5-3 File Operations to the product or remove the “Memory Stick.” This may damage the data. Protecting saved data 5-3-1 Using a “Memory Stick” To prevent accidental erasure of important setup data, use the LOCK switch on the “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 82: Storage And Retrieval Of The Operator File

    Insert the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” < F I L E P R E S E T > F 0 7 T O P slot of the camera. O P E R A T O R F I L E U S E R G A M M A F I L E L E N S F I L E Position the pointer to READ (MS t CAM) and push...

  • Page 83: Storage And Retrieval Of The Scene Files

    To store in or retrieve from a “Memory Position the pointer to the number of the file in which you wish to store your settings and push on the MENU Stick” SEL/ENTER dial. Position the pointer to LENS MS READ/WRITE and push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.

  • Page 84: Storage And Retrieval Of The Reference File

    The camera will be adjusted according to the data of the 5-3-5 Storage and Retrieval of the reference file. Reference File Use the <REFERENCE> page of the FILE menu. 5-3-6 Reading of the User Gamma < R E F E R E N C E > F 0 3 T O P To read out gamma-curve (User Gamma) data that have S T O R E F I L E...

  • Page 85: Resetting To The Initial Settings

    To use the ND offset values The ND offset adjustment stores white balance compensation values for each filter, using the white An appropriate offset value is automatically retrieved balance with the ND:1 and CC: A settings as a reference. when you change the ND filter setting. To adjust the ND offset values, proceed as follows: To initialize the ND offset values Switch the camera to Custom mode, referring to “3-1-...
  • Page 86 Position the pointer to the item you wish to reset then push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. To reset a specific item in the reference file to the initial setting The items in the reference file can be reset individually. On the <FILE PRESET>...

  • Page 87: Appendixes

    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 88: 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 89: 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 AUTO REMOTE PAGE REMOTE RM-B150 RCP-920/921 FILTER CLEAR 1/4 ND 1/16ND 1/64ND 5600K 3200K 4300K 6300K 1/2 ND LOCK VF MENU/DISPLAY CANCEL/STATUS AUTO REMOTE PAGE...
  • Page 90 Internet. • 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-B150 • RM-B750 • RCP-920/921...

  • Page 91: 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 39) BATT 12 V flashing BATT 12 V flashing Flashing Voltage of the 12 V power becomes low,...

  • Page 92: 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 93: 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 94 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 95: 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 96 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 97: Interface Box (Supplied)

    Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR...

  • Page 98: Index

    COLOR SPACE 27 Hyper Gamma 47 Index color temperature 31 COMPENSATION 46 Condensation 92 IMAGE INVERT 49 CONTENTS page 53 image-inversion function 49 CONTROL PANEL connector 10 Imager 95 ABNORMAL display 40 CURSOR 43, 57 Interface Box 15 AC power 24 Custom mode 26 IP ADDR SET 70, 89 accessory clamp lever 17...
  • Page 99 OPERATOR FILE 46, 60, 71, 82 SW STATUS 60 Operator file 78 SWITCH ASSIGN 44, 59 Optical system specifications 95 OTHERS 1 38, 48, 49, 68 OTHERS 2 69 tape remaining 32 OUTPUT FORMAT 50, 67 TEST OUT 36 TEST OUT connector 14 time code 32 PAGE button 13, 27 TOP MENU screen 53...
  • Page 101 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 102 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan F23 (SY) 2007.05.13 3-214-586-01(1) © 2007...

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