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Sony Owner’s Guide Operational Manual

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

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 1)
  • 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 ................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 ......35 3-2-10 Allocation of Functions to the Assignable Buttons and Switch ................35 3-2-11 Brightness Adjustment of the Subdisplay ....36 3-2-12 Selection of Gamma Tables .........36 3-2-13 Selection of Color Spaces ..........36 3-2-14 Limiting Pages that are Displayed on the Subdisplay ..36 3-3 Black Balance Adjustment ...........37 3-4 White Balance Adjustment (in Custom mode) ...38 3-5 Setting the Camera Outputs ........39...
  • Page 6 4-3-2 PAINT Menu ..............67 4-3-3 MAINTENANCE Menu ..........73 4-3-4 NETWORK Menu ............78 4-3-5 FILE Menu ..............79 4-3-6 DIAGNOSIS Menu ............83 4-4 Editing the USER Menu ..........84 Chapter 5 Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data 5-1 File Configuration ............87 5-2 List of Items Stored in Files ........

  • Page 7: Features

    Variable-speed recording shooting situations, such as inside a car, the camera is When used with a Sony SRW-1 HD Portable Digital housed in as compact a body as possible. In addition, Recorder, the number of frames per second (FPS) for...

  • Page 8: Other Features

    The camera and SRW-1 recorder can also be tethered via Image inversion function cables to take advantage of the compactness of the camera The image inversion function, field-proven in Sony’s F23 for higher mobility. digital cinematography camera and HDW-F900R HD...

  • 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 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 11 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 12 The necessary settings are made using the NETWORK Buchse haben könnte. Folgen Sie den Anweisungen für menu displayed on the viewfinder or monitor screen. diese Buchse. i DC OUT 12V (DC 12V power output) connector CAUTION DC 12V power can be fed to an accessory. For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this j DC OUT 24V (DC 24V power output) connector...
  • Page 13 The firmware of the SRW-1 may be required to be updated for use with this camera. For details, consult your local Used to operate displays on the subdisplay and the Sony representative. viewfinder/monitor screen. d Assignable 4/AUTO BLK BAL (auto black balance) For details on menu operations, see “3-2-1 Basic...

  • Page 14: 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 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

    • 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 20: Attaching A Lens

    2-3 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 21: Attaching A Viewfinder

    Loosen the fixing screw using a screwdriver, then open 2-4 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 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 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 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 Hex-head 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. 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

    Pack to the interface box. 2-8 Setting the Built-in Notes Clock • Remove the battery pack if the camera will be out of use for an extended period. • Charge the battery, using the specified battery charger, before use. When using the camera for the first time, set the built-in For charging, refer to the instructions for the battery clock to the local time, using the <DATE>...
  • Page 26 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 27: 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 28 <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 29: 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 30: 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 31: Per Second

    <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 32: Selection Of Video Formats

    PRESET Move the cursor to the left of “M” and turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. For resetting all step shutter values to default. The selectable formats are displayed in sequence as Addition and deletion of step shutter values can be you turn the dial.

  • Page 33: Selection Of The Gain, Color Temperature, And White Balance Memory

    In Custom mode: Selecting the gain, color an appropriate ND offset value from a previous adjustment you made. Use the ND filter selection page on the temperature, and white balance memory subdisplay. The offset values ND: 2 to 5 are stored with respect to the Gain setting page white balance stored for ND: 1 as the reference.

  • Page 34: Selection Of A Lens File

    • If a gamma other than S-LOG is selected Note The upper limit is clipped according to the output video All the lens files are named “No Offset,” with all zero limitation specified by the gamma setting. settings at shipment. File registration and modification of When you select a curve as Hyper Gamma No.

  • Page 35: Confirmation Of The Power Voltage And Selection Of Fan Operation Mode

    Character indication setting page 3-2-8 Confirmation of the Power Voltage and Selection of Fan VF1:ON VF2:ON MON:ON VBS:ON Operation Mode The values in voltage of the power sources connected to the camera can be confirmed on the subdisplay. Viewfinder connected via the VF1 connector (default: ON) On the same page, the operation mode of the built-in fans can also be selected.

  • Page 36: Brightness Adjustment Of The Subdisplay

    Subdisplay brightness adjustment page Menu Function indication BRIGHT:1 GAIN –9/–18 dB If the picture becomes too bright when you set the lens iris to its open end to assist the focus adjustment, the electric gain can be temporarily decreased to The higher the value, the brighter the display.

  • Page 37: Black Balance Adjustment

    <SUBDISPLAY 2> page 3-3 Black Balance < S U B D I S P L A Y 2 > Adjustment L O C K S W M O D E C A M E R A : - R U N P A N E L : F U L L P A G E S E L E C T...

  • Page 38: White Balance Adjustment (In Custom Mode)

    Note 3-4 White Balance Be careful not to have any spots of high illumination in Adjustment (in Custom the rectangle. mode) Adjust the lens iris opening or set the shutter to ON. With a manually adjusted lens: Set the opening to an appropriate value.

  • Page 39: Setting The Camera Outputs

    During adjustment 3-5 Setting the Camera The message “AWB EXECUTING” is displayed on the viewfinder screen. When the adjustment process is Outputs completed successfully, the message “AWB: OK” is displayed. When automatic white balance adjustment fails 3-5-1 Selecting a Video Output If the automatic white balance adjustment process does not end successfully, the error message “AWB: NG”...

  • Page 40: Setting The Monitor Picture

    To apply monitor gamma to the monitor Setting Signal picture The VBS signals are output. (Default) The HD-Y signals are output. MONI GAMMA ENABLE REF-THRU The reference signal that is input to the If this is set to ON, the monitor gamma (ITU-R709) GENLOCK IN connector is output as-is.

  • Page 41: Camera Image

    To compare the playback picture and WIPE camera image When MIX TYPE is set to WIPE, how pictures are to be wiped can be selected. The playback picture and camera image can be displayed on the same screen when the playback-signal output mode Item Setting Content...

  • Page 42: Outputting Color Bars

    Item Function Item Selectable color-bar formats MARK LEVEL For selecting the brightness of the gamma HD-BAR (VF/ BAR 16:9 (100%), BAR 16:9 (75%), mark among 1–4 (4 for the maximum MONI) SMPTE 16:9 (BLACK), SMPTE 16:9 (–I/Q), brightness) BAR 4:3 (100%), BAR 4:3 (75%), SMPTE 4:3 (BLACK), SMPTE 4:3 (–I/Q), MF-ARIB H POSITION For setting the horizontal position of the...

  • Page 43: Viewing And Setting The Viewfinder Displays

    The set NEAR END and END values can be checked on 3-6 Viewing and Setting the <BATTERY ALARM> page of the USER (OPERATION) menu. the Viewfinder Displays c White balance memory Displays the currently selected white balance memory. W:A: Memory A Besides the video image, the viewfinder can display text W:B: Memory B and messages showing the camera settings and operation...

  • Page 44: Viewing The Abnormal Display

    Setting the basic status indications The display conditions can be set using the < ' ! ' IND> page of the USER (OPERATION) menu. The conditions for displaying the basic status indications can be set on the <VF DISPLAY> page of the USER A B N O R M A L <...

  • Page 45: Setting The Marker Indications

    <CHAR/MARK MIX> page F U N C T I O N < C H A R / M A R K M I X > U 0 9 F O R M A T : 2 3 . 9 8 P s F 4 : 4 : 4 ( 2 4 ) F P S V F 1 V F 2 M O N 1 V B S...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Viewfinder Details

    Zebra (default settings) Item Setting 1 (70%) 2 (100%) ASPECT Set to ON to display the aspect marker and specify the aspect: 2.40:1, 2.35:1, 1.85:1, 1.66:1, 16:9, 15:9, 14:9, 13:9, 4:3, VAR H, VAR V VARIABLE If you select VAR H or VAR V for ASPECT, set the H or V value.

  • Page 47: Checking The Power Voltage

    Example: Box cursor Menu item Function CURSOR Select the type (BOX/CROSS) of the cursor to be displayed. POSI H/V Adjust the H (horizontal) position (–958 to 956) and the V (vertical) position (–538 to 536) of the center. SIZE W/H Adjust the width (from the center to right or left side) (16 to 1920) and the height (from Activating/deactivating the cursor...

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50 “STEPS FULL” will be displayed, and the value will not function (see page 55) 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: Setting The Fan Operation Mode

    The fans are automatically controlled according to the internal temperature. for downloading business and professional software from Normally use this mode. Sony Corporation. AUTO2 In synchronization with recording, the fans are controlled for the quietest If you have not registered at “eCSite,” access the following condition.

  • Page 54: 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 55 on the TOP MENU screen and call up the <OUTPUT FORMAT> page. For details on menu operations, see “4-2 Basic Menu Operations” (page 57). <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 .

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58: Displaying Setting

    For settings on the subdisplay, see“3-2 Basic Settings with To disable the “TOP” indication the Subdisplay” (page 29). 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 59: 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 60: 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 61 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 62 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 63 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 64 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 65 OPERATION menu Page title & Item Default Settings Remarks purpose <PAGE SELECT> SHUTTER ON, OFF subpage FORMAT ON, OFF Selecting pages to ON, OFF be displayed on the subdisplay GAIN/WHITE/ ON, OFF 5600K LENS FILE ON, OFF TIME CODE/TAPE ON, OFF VOLTAGE/FAN ON, OFF MODE...
  • Page 66 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 67: 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 68 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 69 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 70 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 71 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 72 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 73: 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 74 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 75 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 76 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 77 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 78: Network Menu

    4-3-4 NETWORK Menu The NETWORK menu items can be set in both Cine and For details, see “ Parameter Settings” (page 98). Custom modes. Execute by ENTER. Execute by pushing on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. NETWORK menu Page title No. Item Default Settings Remarks...

  • Page 79: 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 80 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 81 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 82 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 83: 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 84: 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 85 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 86 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 87: 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 88 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 89: 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 90: File Operations

    Menu page Item 5-3 File Operations (No. in Custom mode) <OHB MATRIX> (M05) 5-3-1 Using a “Memory Stick” OHB MATRIX ND filter selection You can use “Memory Stick PRO” media with this camera. ND offset “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can also be used without using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor.

  • Page 91: 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 92: 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 93: 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 94: 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 95: 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 96: 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 97: 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 98: 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 99 • 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 100: Using The Arri Remote Control

    Using the ARRI Remote Control You can set the shutter angle, FPS and start/stop recording/ playback from the ARRI-made WRC-2 (Wireless Remote Control 2). FPS can be continuously changed even while operation is in progress (manual Ramp or programmable Ramp). The system format, input voltage to the camera, and tape remaining of the recorder can be observed on the WRC-2.

  • Page 101: 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 102 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 103 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 104 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 106) (reserved) (reserved) 00: TCR, 01: TCG...
  • Page 105 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 106 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 107 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 108: 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 43) BATT 12 V flashing BATT 12 V flashing Flashing Voltage of the 12 V power becomes low,...

  • Page 109: 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 110: 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 111 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 112: 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 113 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 114: 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 115: 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 116 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 117: 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 118: 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 119 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 120: Index

    COMP MODE 50 Index Condensation 109 HD Portable Digital Recorder 19 CONTENTS page 58 HD-BAR (VF MONI) 42 CONTINUOUS 49 HD-SDI A/B connectors 15 Continuous mode 30, 49 Hyper Gamma 52 CONTROL PANEL connector 10 ABNORMAL display 44 Custom mode 27 AC power 24 CvpFileEditor 53 accessory clamp lever 17...
  • Page 121 Symbols Smear 109 SRW-1 19 OHB FILE 81, 82, 94 ‘!’ IND 44, 61 STANDARD 93 OHB MATRIX 74 Standard Gamma 51 OPERATION menu 56, 60 Numerics status indications 43 OPERATOR FILE 51, 66, 79, 91 STEP 49 5600K 33 Operator file 87 Step mode 30, 49 700PTP SETTING 78, 98...
  • Page 122 Index...
  • Page 123 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 124 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan F35 (SY) 2008.07.13 4-000-998-02(1) © 2008...

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