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Sony F35 Cinealta Operation Manual

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DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY CAMERA
F35
OPERATION MANUAL
[English]
1st Edition (Revised 4)

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

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Installation and Preparations Chapter 3 Basic Adjustments and Settings Table of Contents 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 ...
  • 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 Chapter 5 Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data Appendixes Table of Contents 4-1 Menu Configuration ... 63 4-2 Basic Menu Operations ... 64 4-2-1 Displaying Setting Pages ... 65 4-2-2 Setting the Menu Items ...66 4-2-3 Menu Operation via a Web Browser ...
  • Page 7 Warning/Error Messages ...126 Precautions ...127 About a “Memory Stick” ...128 Specifications ...130 Camera Head ...130 Interface Box (Supplied) ...132 Optional Accessories ...132 Connector Pin Assignments ...133 Color Space According to the COLOR SPACE Settings 136 Lip Sync Compensation ...137 Index ...138 Table of Contents...

  • Page 8: Features

    Superior Picture Quality and High Performance Super 35-mm type CCD and PL Mount With the F35’s Super 35-mm-type CCD imagers and PL Mount, most movie lenses designed for conventional 35- mm film cameras can be mounted without a converter. Wide dynamic range and high-quality digital...

  • Page 9: Other Features

    1) The firmware of the SRW-1 may be required to be updated for use with the camera. For details, consult your local Sony representative. Compatible with film-camera accessories The F35 is designed to be compatible with a variety of film-camera accessories, giving users a broad array of choices. These include ARRIFLEX-made bridge plates, matte boxes, follow focus units, lens focus/zoom/iris servo control units, and more.

  • Page 10: Example Of System Configuration

    A-8262-537-A A-8262-538-A A-8267-737-A A-8314-798-A Center handle L handle Camera head Interface box Riser plate Consult a Sony representative for information about these versions. Products for battery operation Product Model name Battery Pack BP-GL95 Battery Adaptor BKP-L551 Product for AC power supply...

  • 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 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 b CONTROL PANEL connector c Accessory receptacles Ventilation holes (intake) d VF2 connector e LENS connector a VF1 (viewfinder 1) connector (20-pin) Connect a viewfinder (optional). b CONTROL PANEL connector Connect with the CAMERA connector of the supplied assistant panel (page 17).

  • Page 13: Left Panel

    Left panel a Level vial b L handle c Accessory pockets d DC IN connector a Level vial Used as a reference to check that the camera stands horizontally. It can be fine-adjusted when required. If fine-adjustment is required, remove the cover and adjust it by rotating the three slotted-head screws.

  • Page 14: Right Panel

    (network) connector (RJ-45 type, 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX) For control from the MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit, etc. via a network cable. The necessary settings are made using the NETWORK menu displayed on the viewfinder or monitor screen. CAUTION For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this port.
  • Page 15 The firmware of the SRW-1 may be required to be updated for use with this camera. For details, consult your local Sony representative. d Assignable 4/AUTO BLK BAL (auto black balance) switch Push the switch downward to the AUTO BLK BAL side to start the auto black balance adjustment.

  • 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 a Safety release tab b Accessory clamp lever c Lock release knob d Accessory mount lever e Recorder/interface box receptacles a Safety release tab...

  • Page 17: Assistant Panel (Supplied)

    1-3-2 Assistant Panel (Supplied) The most parts are common to those on the right panel of the camera head. Connecting the panel to the CONTROL PANEL connector (page 12) of the camera head permits the camera and recorder to be operated at hand. a CAMERA connector LOCK switch VF MENU/DISPLAY button...
  • 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 2-1 Mounting the Interface Box The supplied interface box can be attached to the top or rear of the camera head. Connection between the camera head and the interface box is achieved by mounting, eliminating additional cable connections.
  • Page 20 Rotate the accessory mount lever downward (pull it in the opposite direction of the lens when attaching to the top). While holding the lock-release knob in the direction of the arrow, fold the accessory mount lever into its home position. Rotate the accessory clamp lever downward (toward the opposite direction of the lens when attaching to the top).

  • 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

    SRPC-1 HD Video Processor. • This camera is Ver. 1.3 or later. • The SRW-1 and SRPC-1 are Ver. 2.6 or later. For details, consult your Sony representative. Mounting the CA-F101 The CA-F101 can be attached to the top or rear of the camera head in the same manner as the interface box.

  • 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

    Allen wrench Loosen the fixing screw using a screwdriver, then open the cover. 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 ±3.3 turns of the screw correspond to variation of the flange focal length of ±0.15 mm.

  • Page 25: Mounting The Camera To A Tripod

    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. In this case, first remove the viewfinder shoe from the camera head. For details on the center handle, see “2-7-2 Center Handle (Supplied)”...

  • Page 26: Attaching/Detaching Handles

    2-7 Attaching/Detaching Handles 2-7-1 L Handle The L handle is attached to the top of the camera head at the factory. Three screw holes (for ” camera screws for a tripod) on the upper side of the L handle can be used for fixing various accessories.

  • 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 Connect the DC power cord supplied with the AC- DN2B to the DC IN connector of the interface box or the CA-F101. Connect the AC-DN2B to an AC power source. Note When the AC-DN2B is used, turning on the camera with an RM-B750 Remote Control Unit connected may make the RM-B750 inoperable.

  • Page 29: Setting The Built-In Clock

    2-9 Setting the Built-in Clock When using the camera for the first time, set the built-in clock to the local time, using the <DATE> page of the MAINTENANCE menu displayed on the viewfinder screen. To set the menu on monitor screen, connect a monitor to either of the MONITOR OUT HD SDI connectors.

  • Page 30: Selection Of The Basic Operation Modes

    Basic Adjustments and Settings 3-1 Selection of the Basic Operation Modes 3-1-1 Overview of the Basic Operation Modes With this camera, Cine mode and Custom mode can be switched. Cine mode is designed for shooting the materials that will undergo post-production editing and that do not need on-set grading, as with shooting with a film camera.
  • Page 31 <BASE SETTING> page of the MAINTENANCE menu < 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 C O L O R S P A C E : S - G A M U T...

  • Page 32: Basic Settings With The Subdisplay

    3-2 Basic Settings with the Subdisplay Basic settings of the camera can be easily performed, using the subdisplay located on the side of the camera or that of the assistant panel if connected via the CONTROL PANEL connector of the camera. 3-2-1 Basic Operation of the Subdisplay For operation of the subdisplay, the buttons and dial shown...

  • Page 33: Shutter Settings

    ECS ON). However, to display the shutter values on the remote control unit correctly, upgrading of the version is required. For details, consult your local Sony representative. Shutter setting page 3 6 0 . 0 2 4 F P S...
  • Page 34 The speed value for the shutter angle varies depending on the selected video format and frame rate. To select the frame rate (number of frames per second) When a video format of “Select FPS” is selected, the frame rate (number of frames per second) can be selected. Move the cursor to 4 .

  • Page 35: Ramp Operation

    PRESET For resetting all step shutter values to default. Addition and deletion of step shutter values can be performed on the <SHUTTER/FPS> page of the USER (PAINT) menu. For information on the <SHUTTER/FPS> page, see “3-9 Detailed Shutter Settings” (page 56). 3-2-3 RAMP Operation The RAMP function permits you to change the FPS value in a specified duration during shooting.

  • Page 36: Retrieving The Nd Offset

    _23.98P 444 1:_23.98P 444 M Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial until the desired format is displayed on the second line. The unused numbers are skipped. You can select unregistered video formats from among available ones, using the <OUTPUT FORMAT> page of the MAINTENANCE menu.

  • Page 37: Selection Of A Lens File

    At 1 on the first line, the gain value is selected from among the following: –6 dB, –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, and 12 dB. The corresponding ISO sensitivity is displayed in parentheses. For 2 on the first line, you can select either dynamic range or latitude for the indication (see “Indications of the ISO sensitivity and dynamic range”...

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

    Lens file selection page LENS:1 No Offset On the first line, select the number of the lens file. On the second line, the lens-file name corresponding to the selected file is displayed. The selected lens file will be retained until a new lens file is selected.

  • Page 39: On/Off Of The Character Indication

    Setting Operation of the fans AUTO1 (default) The fans are automatically controlled according to the internal temperature. During recording, the fans are controlled for a quiet condition. Normally use this mode. AUTO2 The fans are normally controlled as those in MIN mode and for a quieter condition during recording.

  • Page 40: Brightness Adjustment Of The Subdisplay

    Menu Function indication 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 resume the proper picture level by using this function.

  • Page 41: Limiting Pages That Are Displayed On The Subdisplay

    CAM: Optical reception level on the camera side VTR: Optical reception level on the SRW-1 side The status of the level is indicated with eight segments. If 6 to 8 segments are lit: Normal If 3 to 5 segments are lit: Cautioning level If only 1 or 2 segments are lit: Warning level If no segment is lit: No signal or unusable level For details, refer to the Operation Manual of the CA-F101.

  • Page 42: Black Balance Adjustment

    The order and the compensation data will be maintained even if the camera is turned off. If the problem is not alleviated through the automatic compensation, consult a Sony service personnel. Black Balance Adjustment Notes • During black balance adjustment, the mechanical shutter is closed to shut out light.

  • Page 43: White Balance Adjustment (In Custom Mode)

    3-4 White Balance Adjustment (in Custom mode) When the camera is used in Custom mode, if the lighting conditions change, readjust the white balance. When adjusting the white balance, select the white balance memory. The adjustment value is fixed to 3200K when the preset memory is selected.

  • Page 44: Setting The Camera Outputs

    During adjustment The message “AWB: EXECUTING” is displayed on the viewfinder screen. When the adjustment process is completed successfully, the message “AWB: OK” is displayed. When automatic white balance adjustment fails If the automatic white balance adjustment process does not end successfully, the error message “AWB: NG”...

  • Page 45: Setting The Monitor Picture

    Setting Signal The VBS signals are output. (Default) The HD-Y signals are output. REFTHRU 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 1 FPS, one pulse per second). Timing of the pulse signal Example 1: SHUTTER OFF 1 frame...
  • Page 46 MLUT SEL Select a monitor LUT to be applied. In the default condition, you can select from among the following signals, which correspond to S-LOG gamma: Setting Signal 709 (800%) Signal expanding the dynamic range to 800% based on ITU-R709 HG8009G40 Signal same as Hyper Gamma No.

  • Page 47: Outputting Color Bars

    <PB MIX SETTING> page < P B M I X S E T T I N G > M I X T Y P E M I X M I X D I R E C T I O N : P B M O D E : Y - M I X...

  • Page 48: Viewing And Setting The Viewfinder Displays

    Item Selectable color-bar formats HD-BAR (VF/ BAR 16:9 (100%), BAR 16:9 (75%), MONI) SMPTE 16:9 (BLACK), BAR 4:3 (100%), BAR 4:3 (75%), SMPTE 4:3 (–I/Q), MF-ARIB (75%), MF-ARIB (100%), MF-ARIB (+I), MF-SMPTE (–I, Q) SD-BAR SMPTE, EIA, FULL (EBU), 95%, NTSC100% (PAL100%) Viewing and Setting the Viewfinder Displays 3-6 Viewing and Setting...
  • Page 49 The set NEAR END and END values can be checked on the <BATTERY ALARM> page of the USER (OPERATION) menu. c Focus position Shows the focus position of a zoom lens as a numeric value. With an ARRI LDS lens: 0 to 1023 With a Cooke /i lens: 0.00m to 999m May be shown in inches with some lenses: 0000000 to 9999999 (inches ×...

  • Page 50: Viewing The Lens (Lens Information) Display

    Item Setting IRIS Set to ON to obtain the iris setting indication ZOOM Set to ON to obtain the zoom position indication 4. Set to ON to obtain the optical filter indications 7. 5600K Set to ON to obtain the 5600 indication 6. WHITE Set to ON to obtain the white balance memory indication 5.

  • Page 51: Viewing The Function (Format/Switch Function Display

    Item Setting ND filter selection: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (combination allowed) WHITE White balance memory selection: P, A, B (combination allowed) 5600K Custom mode: 5600K ON/OFF Cine mode: ON for Daylight, OFF for Tungsten SHUTT Shutter mode ON/OFF Fan rotation mode selection: AUTO1, AUTO2, MIN or MAX G-COMP Gain compensation mode (normal: OFF)

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Viewfinder Details

    Item Setting MONI Turn all the markers on or off on the monitors connected via the MONITOR OUT connectors. Turn all the markers on or off on the monitors connected via the TEST OUT and REMOTE connectors. The CHAR/MARK LEVEL line permits you to adjust the brightness (0 to 50) of the character and marker indications.

  • Page 53: Setting The Cursor Indication

    <ZEBRA> page < Z E B R A > U 0 5 V F 1 O F F V F 2 O F F M O N I T O R O F F V B S O F F Z E B R A T Y P E Z E B R A 1 L E V E L : W I D T H :...

  • Page 54: Checking The Power Voltage

    3-6-9 Checking the Power Voltage The settings of the NEAR END and END values to warn of low voltage of a power supply can be checked on the <BATTERY ALARM> page of the USER (OPERATION) menu. <BATTERY ALARM> page < B A T T E R Y A L A R M > D C I N ( 2 4 V ) 2 4 .

  • Page 55: Setting The Gain

    Setting subpage for assignable switch 4 A S S I G N S W 4 O F F A W B B A R S T E S T 1 Position the pointer to the function to be assigned and push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.

  • Page 56: Detailed Shutter Settings

    3-9 Detailed Shutter Settings The Electronic Shutter function of this camera enables shooting with various shutter angles and shutter speeds (sec). While the basic settings of the shutter can be made on the subdisplay, the <SHUTTER/FPS> page of the USER (PAINT) menu permits you to set the shutter while observing the shutter angle, the shutter speed (sec), and the frame rates at a glance.

  • Page 57: Resuming The Standard Conditions

    function (see page 62) is limited. With COMP MODE set to OFF or ANGLE, frame frequencies of 8 FPS or less are not available to minimize picture degradation. Usage under FPS will increase noise on the picture. To lift this limitation, change the FPS LIMITER setting on the <OTHERS 2>...

  • Page 58: Selecting The Gamma

    When STANDARD is selected on the first line of TABLE of the <GAMMA> page, you can select from among the following standard gamma curves: Gamma table No. Gamma curve equivalent to SD ENG camcorder equivalent to 4.5-times gain equivalent to 3.5-times gain equivalent to SMPTE-240M equivalent to ITU-R709 equivalent to 5.0-times gain...
  • Page 59 Observing the output video level for a gray card of 18% reflection rate on a waveform monitor, adjust the iris so that the level becomes equal to that shown in the “Video output with 18% gray card” column of the “Available Hyper Gamma choices”...

  • Page 60: Using The S-Log

    When SPECIAL is selected on the first line of TABLE on the <GAMMA> page, the second line indicates S-LOG (Sony Log). Sony Log (S-LOG in subsequent texts) is a gamma which assumes use in the DI workflow (capturing filmed negative images and creating a digital master through digital processing for screening) in cinema production.

  • Page 61: Inverting The Camera Picture

    3-12 Inverting the Camera Picture The image-inversion function allows you to cancel the image inversion phenomena that occurs when a cine-lens converter is used. Use the <OTHERS 1> page on the USER (MAINTENANCE) menu to access to this function. <OTHERS 1> page <...
  • Page 62 on the TOP MENU screen and call up the <OUTPUT FORMAT> page. For details on menu operations, see “4-2 Basic Menu Operations” (page 64). <OUTPUT FORMAT> page of MAINTENANCE menu < O U T P U T F O R M A T > C U R R E N T 2 3 .

  • Page 63: Menu Configuration

    Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings 4-1 Menu Configuration In addition to the subdisplay pages, the menus displayed on the viewfinder enable various detailed settings of the camera. The available menus are: USER menu This menu can include menu pages selected from among the OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, NETWORK, FILE, and DIAGNOSIS menus, for your convenience.

  • Page 64: Basic Menu Operations

    For the pages and included items of the MAINTENANCE menu, see “4-3-3 MAINTENANCE Menu” (page 84). NETWORK menu This menu is for enabling the camera to be operated from a distance via a network cable, e.g., using the MSU-900/ 950 Master Setup Unit. For the pages and included items of the NETWORK menu, see “4-3-4 NETWORK Menu”...

  • Page 65: Displaying Setting

    For settings on the subdisplay, see“3-2 Basic Settings with the Subdisplay” (page 32). 4-2-1 Displaying Setting Pages Press the VF MENU/DISPLAYbutton. The last operated menu page is displayed. (If this is your first menu operation, the CONTENTS page of the USER menu is displayed.) The pointer on the menu screen is B in Cine mode and c in Custom mode.

  • Page 66: Setting The Menu Items

    < V F D E T A I L > V F 1 O F F V F 2 O F F L E V E L 2 5 % C R I S P Turn the MENU SEL/ENTER dial to flip through the pages.

  • Page 67: Displaying The Menus

    Mac OS X 10.5 Applicable browser Internet Explorer 6 or 7 Firefox 3 Safai 3 Displaying the menus Set an IP address at HOST IP ADDRESS on the <IP ADDR SET> page of the NETWORK menu (e.g.: 192.168.0.1). Connect a PC to the camera via a hub or directly using a cross cable.

  • Page 68: Menu List

    4-3 Menu List This section shows the menus to be displayed on the viewfinder in tables. • 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. column of the tables. 4-3-1 OPERATION Menu The OPERATION menu items can be set in both Cine and Custom modes.
  • Page 69 OPERATION menu Page title & Item purpose <‘!’ IND> (U02) Setting the ABNORMAL < ! > display WHITE 5600K SHUTT G-COMP <CHAR/MARK CHAR MIX> (U09) Turning the character/marker ON/OFF and adjusting the MARKER brightness CURSOR ZEBRA CHAR/MARK LEVEL VF GATE MARKER Default Settings...
  • Page 70 OPERATION menu Page title & Item purpose <MARKER CENTER SETTING> (U03) Specifying markers SAFETY EFFECTIVE ASPECT VARIABLE SAFETY MASK CURSOR POSI H/V SIZE W/H <VF DETAIL> (U04) Adjusting the detail on the viewfinders LEVEL CRISP <ZEBRA> (U05) Setting the zebra MONITOR ZEBRA TYPE ZEBRA1 LEVEL...
  • Page 71 OPERATION menu Page title & Item purpose <MONITOR COLOR OUTPUT> (U06) [SIG] Setting the monitor [SRC] output [MLUT] [SIG] [SRC] [MLUT] TEST [SIG] [SRC] [MLUT] [SIG] [SRC] [MLUT] <PB/MONI LUT> MLUT/PB MIX (U07) Setting the playback MLUT SEL picture and monitor [CAM/PB] [MLUT] MONI [CAM/PB]...
  • Page 72 OPERATION menu Page title & Item purpose <PB MIX MIX TYPE SETTING> (U08) Setting for mixing DIRECTION the playback picture MODE LEVEL WIPE LAYOUT PB POSITION BOUNDARY <SHUTTER STEP ASSIGN> (U10) Setting the step shutter values PRESET Menu List Default Settings MIX, WIPE CAM, PB...
  • Page 73 OPERATION menu Page title & Item purpose <SUBDISPLAY 1> FORMAT (U11) MEMORY Registering the formats to be selected on the assistant panel <SUBDISPLAY 2> LOCK SW MODE (U12) Setting the LOCK CAMERA switch mode and subdisplay PANEL PAGE SELECT Default Settings 23.98P 444 NO ASSIGN,...
  • Page 74 OPERATION menu Page title & Item purpose <PAGE SELECT> SHUTTER subpage RAMP Selecting pages to FORMAT be displayed on the subdisplay GAIN/WHITE/ 5600K LENS FILE TIME CODE/TAPE VOLTAGE/FAN MODE CHARACTER MIX ON ASSIGNABLE SW1/SW2 ASSIGNABLE SW3/SW4 BRIGHT GAMMA TABLE COLOR SPACE OPTICAL LEVEL <SWITCH ASSIGN SW1...
  • Page 75 OPERATION menu Page title & Item purpose <BATTERY DC IN (24V) ALARM> (U15) TYPE Confirming the NEAR END operating power voltage DC IN (12 V) TYPE NEAR END <OPERATOR READ FILE> (U16) (MStCAM) Operating the WRITE Operator file (CAMtMS) PRESET FILE ID CAM CODE DATE...
  • Page 76 OPERATION menu Page title & Item purpose <LENS INFO> NAME (U18) Showing the lens information SERIAL FOCUS IRIS ZOOM 1) The items to be displayed may vary depending on the connected lens control unit. Menu List Default Settings Remarks With an ARRI LDS lens: Response from the lens with respect to a SendTab commad (max.

  • Page 77: 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 78 [R] [G] [B] [M] –99 to +99 –99 to +99 0.45 0.35 to 0.90 (0.05 steps) SPECIAL STANDARD, HYPER GAMMA, SPECIAL, USER STANDARD 1: CAMCORDER × × 4: SMPTE-240M 5: ITU-R709 × HYPER GAMMA 1: HG3250G40 2: HG4600G33 3: HG3259G44...
  • Page 79 PAINT menu Page title & Item purpose <KNEE> [ - - ] K POINT Adjusting the compression for K SLOPE high-luminance areas KNEE KNEE MAX KNEE SAT AUTO KNEE POINT LIMIT SLOPE <WHITE CLIP> [ - - ] W CLIP Adjusting the level to white-clip the high-luminance...
  • Page 80 PAINT menu Page title & Item purpose <DETAIL 2> H/V RATIO [ - - ] Adjusting the emphasis of the contours in video FREQ MIX RATIO KNEE APT <SKIN DETAIL> SKIN DTL [ - - ] Emphasizing the SKIN GATE contours of the specific color components...
  • Page 81 PAINT menu Page title & Item purpose <USER MATRIX> [ - - ] Adjusting the color components without affecting the black and white components MATRIX PRESET USER MULTI <MULTI MATRIX> PHASE [ - - ] Adjusting the color components independently by dividing into 16 axes ALL CLEAR...
  • Page 82 PAINT menu Page title & Item purpose <SHUTTER/FPS> SHUTTER [P03] Adjusting the (U20) shutter while observing the shutter angles and speeds STEP CONTINUOUS STEP ASSIGN DELETE FRAME RATE COMP MODE <RAMP> CURRENT [P04] Setting and executing the START RAMP functions DURATION COMP MODE RAMP MODE...
  • Page 83 To write scene files in the camera’s memory to a “Memory Stick” Enter a comment for the scene files to be written to a “Memory Stick.” Display only (When files made on are detected, “F35” is displayed.) Display only Menu List...

  • Page 84: Maintenance Menu

    4-3-3 MAINTENANCE Menu : Valid in Custom mode only : Valid in both Cine and Custom modes Execute by ENTER. : Execute by pushing on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. Note The markings [M01] to [M12] in the No. column indicate the page numbers in Cine mode. The pages marked with [ - - ] in the No.
  • Page 85 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item purpose <WHITE SHADING> [ - - ] V SAW Adjusting the shading of white V PARA level H SAW H PARA WHITE AUTO WHITE SHADING WHITE SHAD MODE <BLACK SHADING> [ - - ] V SAW Adjusting the V PARA shading of black...
  • Page 86 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item purpose <AUDIO> CAMERA MIC CH [M02] SELECT Selecting the IF BOX IF BOX output SDI channels to which the microphone inputs are added and setting the signal delay compensation DELAY COMP AUDIO DELAY VIDEO DELAY <OUTPUT CURRENT FORMAT>...
  • Page 87 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item purpose <BATT ALARM DC IN (24 V) SET> [M06] TYPE Setting the voltage values to trigger NEAR END alarm indications DC IN (12 V) TYPE NEAR END <GENLOCK> REFERENCE [M07] Adjusting Genlock with status STATUS indications H PHASE...
  • Page 88 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item purpose <OTHERS 1> FAN MODE [M10] Setting various (U21) subsidiary functions CAM BARS HD-BAR (VF/MONI) SD-BAR IMAGE INVERT IRIS CLOSE MONI REMOTE REC Menu List Default Settings AUTO1 AUTO1, AUTO2, MIN, ON, OFF BAR 16:9 BAR 16:9 (100%), BAR (100%) 16:9 (75%), SMPTE 16:9...
  • Page 89 MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item purpose <OTHERS 2> DATE TYPE [M11] Setting various subsidiary functions V DTL CREATION DTL H/V MODE TEST2 MODE WHITE SETUP MODE FPS LIMITER EXT I/O MODE COLOR F900R 32 SCENE FILE Default Settings 5 M/D/Y 1 Y/Mn/D 2 Mn/D 3 D/M/Y...

  • Page 90: Network Menu

    MAINTENANCE menu Page title & Item purpose <OTHERS 3> VF COLOR SPACE Setting the color [M12] space of HDVF- C30WR 1) Not displayed in Cine mode 4-3-4 NETWORK Menu The NETWORK menu items can be set in both Cine and Custom modes.

  • Page 91: 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 [F05] in the No.
  • Page 92 FILE menu Page title No. Item <SCENE FILE> [ - - ] STORE STANDARD READ (MStCAM) WRITE (CAMtMS) FILE ID CAM CODE DATE <REFERENCE> STORE FILE [ - - ] STANDARD READ (MStCAM) WRITE (CAMtMS) FILE ID CAM CODE DATE Menu List Default Settings...
  • Page 93 FILE menu Page title No. Item <USER GAMMA> USER GAMMA [F02] READ (MStCAM) FILE ID CAM CODE DATE MONI LUT READ (MStCAM) <LENS FILE> STORE FILE [F03] NAME CENTER STORE WHITE R/B LENS MS READ/ WRITE <LENS FILE> READ (MStCAM) subpage WRITE (CAMtMS) FILE ID...
  • Page 94 FILE menu Page title No. Item <FILE PRESET 2> USER GAMMA FILE [F05] USER MLUT FILE LENS FILE (ALL) CLEAR REFERENCE FILE 10 SEC CLEAR OHB FILE FILE PRESET (–OHB) <OHB FILE> [ - - ] OHB WHITE SHADE (<FILE PRESET 2> (ALL) subpage) BLACK SHADING...

  • Page 95: Diagnosis Menu

    <ROM VERSION> MAIN BOOT Indication Remarks OK, NG Display only (If NG is displayed, consult your local Sony representative.) OK, NG OK, NG OK, NG OK, NG OK, NG Indicates the device docked on the top or rear of the camera.

  • Page 96: Editing The User Menu

    4-4 Editing the USER Menu You can select desired pages and items from the OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, NETWORK, FILE, and DIAGNOSIS menus and register them to the USER menu. If you specify pages or items frequently used for the USER menu, you can easily call and use them. The USER MENU CUSTOMIZE menu allows you to configure a USER menu that consists only of pages and items that you need, by your adding, deleting or replacing...

  • Page 97: Adding/Deleting/Replacing Pages

    Add the remaining items by repeating steps 4 to 6. You can add up to 10 items on one page. To delete items from a page Proceed as follows: Move the pointer to the item to be deleted, and push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial.
  • Page 98 E D I T F U N C T I O N I N S E R T M O V E D E L E T E Select “INSERT” then push on the MENU SEL/ ENTER dial. The selection screen appears. C O N T E N T S 0 1 .

  • Page 99: File Configuration

    Storage and Retrieval of User Setting Data 5-1 File Configuration This system permits various settings and adjustment data to be stored as data files in built-in memory or a “Memory Stick” in order to facilitate later operations or adjustments. A stored data file can be retrieved, as required, to reproduce the stored setting statuses.

  • Page 100: Reference File

    Items stored The items that are stored in scene files are marked with “ ” in the “S” column of the table in “5-2 List of Items Stored in Files”. Reference file This file stores the standard settings of the camera that can be used as a reference when adjusting the camera.

  • Page 101: List Of Items Stored In Files

    <Header block> LUT: 1 1024 T Means that this is a 10-bit table common to R, G, B, and there is a series of data corresponding to 0 to 1023. <Data block> Enter 1024 output values in ascending order, each on a separate line.
  • Page 102 Menu page Item (No. in Custom mode) <DETAIL 1> DETAIL ON/OFF (P08) LEVEL LIMITER M LIMITER WHT LIMITER BLK CRISP LVL DEP LVL DEP ON/OFF <DETAIL 2> H/V RATIO (P09) FREQ MIX RATIO KNEE APT KNEE APT ON/OFF a <SKIN DETAIL> SKIN DTL ON/OFF (P10) PHASE...

  • Page 103: File Operations

    5-3 File Operations 5-3-1 Using a “Memory Stick” You can use “Memory Stick PRO” media with this camera. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can also be used without using a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. The camera operations have been checked using “Memory Stick PRO”...

  • Page 104: Storage And Retrieval Of The Operator File

    < F I L E P R E S E T 1 > O P E R A T O R F I L E U S E R M E N U M . S . F O R M A T During formatting, “MEMORY STICK ACCESS”...

  • Page 105: Storage And Retrieval Of The Scene Files

    Note The WHITE R/B item is provided only for confirming the effect of compensation (comparison between when the file is used and not used). The file cannot be stored with WHITE R/B set to OFF. To store in or retrieve from a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 106: Storage And Retrieval Of The Reference File

    Position the pointer to READ (MS t CAM) and push on the MENU SEL/ENTER dial. 5-3-5 Storage and Retrieval of the Reference File Use the <REFERENCE> page of the FILE menu. < R E F E R E N C E > S T O R E F I L E S T A N D A R D R E A D...

  • Page 107: Storage Of The Ohb File

    5-3-8 Storage of the OHB File Use the <OHB FILE> page of the FILE menu. Execute STANDARD on the <REFERENCE> page of the FILE menu. Using the MAINTENANCE menu, perform necessary settings for the items marked with “a” in the “O” column of the table in “5-2 List of Items Stored in Files”...
  • Page 108 <FILE PRESET 1> page < F I L E P R E S E T 1 > O P E R A T O R F I L E U S E R M E N U M . S . F O R M A T <FILE PRESET 2>...

  • Page 109: Using The Rm-B750

    Appendixes Using the RM-B750 When the RM-B750 Remote Control Unit (optional) is connected, you can control the menu settings of this camera and monitor the camera images on the display of the RM-B750. Connection Using the remote control cable supplied with the RM- B750, connect the CAMERA connector of the RM-B750 and the REMOTE connector of the camera.

  • Page 110: Monitoring The Camera Image

    Monitoring the Camera Image Settings on this camera Set RM [SIG] to VBS on the <MONITOR OUTPUT> page of the USER (OPERATION) menu. Settings on the RM-B750 Press the MONITOR button. The camera image will be displayed on the display of the RM-B750. VBS signals are fed to an external monitor if connected via the MONITOR connector of the RM-B750.

  • Page 111: Parameter Settings

    Example REMOTE REMOTE MEMORY STICK FUNCTION MAINTE NANCE SCENE PAINT ALARM REMOTE REMOTE MEMORY STICK FUNCTION MAINTE NANCE SCENE PAINT ALARM REMOTE REMOTE MEMORY STICK FUNCTION MAINTE NANCE SCENE PAINT ALARM Parameter Settings Settings on the camera Set the communication parameters using the NETWORK menu. page Item <IP ADDR SET>...
  • Page 112 • 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 113: 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 114: 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 Data Sample Relative Data size address type (byte) U-Hex U-Hex U-Hex 0B U-Hex 0C U-Hex ASCII ASCII...
  • Page 115 Data Sample Relative Data size address type (byte) 1C U-Hex 1D U-Hex 1E U-Hex 1F U-Hex 20 U-Hex 21 U-Hex 23 U-Hex 23 U-Hex 25 U-Hex 26 U-Hex 27 U-Hex 28 U-Hex 29 U-Hex Recorded Name data (HEX) 1: ND_1, 2: ND_2, 3: ND_3, 4: ND_4, 5: ND_5 (reserved) Color Space 0: S-GAMUT, 1: F900, 2: DCDM REF PJ, 3: F900R...
  • Page 116 Data Sample Relative Data size address type (byte) U-Hex U-Hex 30 ASCII 31 ASCII 32 ASCII 33 ASCII 34 ASCII About Metadata Recorded Name data (HEX) (reserved) POWER OFF ON VTR WARN BCS COM NG BCS BSY NG BCS OPR NG Camera Warning BCS CSM NG BCS PWR NG...
  • Page 117 Data Sample Relative Data size address type (byte) 35 ASCII 36 ASCII 37 U-Hex 38 U-Hex 39 U-Hex 3A BCD 3B BCD 3C BCD 3D BCD Recorded Name data (HEX) Camera Main CPU Version x. xxxxXx Suffix 3 Camera Main CPU Version x.
  • Page 118 Data Sample Relative Data size address type (byte) 1) When the timecode type is UB (user bits), the entire byte is used. With other timecode types, 6 bits (b5 to b0) are used. Ignore b7 and b6. 2) When ±12H CTL display is selected, the tens digit of the hours value is dropped for values less than 10. 3) When the timecode type is CTL, b7 is used for the sign.
  • Page 119 1. System Formats Sample No. 17 System Format Code VIdeo format No Assign 1080/23.98PsF 1080/S23.98PsF 1080/24PsF 1080/S24PsF 1080/25PsF 1080/S25PsF 1080/29.97PsF 1080/S29.97PsF (reserved) 1080/S30PsF (reserved) 1080/S50P (reserved) 1080/S60P (reserved) 1080/S59.94P 1080/50I 1080/59.94I 2. Master Gain Sample No. 33 Master gain Code Master gain –6 dB –3 dB...
  • Page 120 3. VTR Warning Code VTR message 0001 PB FREQ MISMATCH 0004 NO PB LTC 0005 NO PB VITC 0007 REC INHIBIT MODE 0008 INVALID FMT CONV 0009 TEMPERATURE LOW 000C DC VOLTAGE LOW 000E TEMPERATURE HIGH 000F VA MISSING 0010 TELEFILE FULL 0011 TELEFILE NO ROOM...
  • Page 121 4. Audio Delay To synchronize an audio signal externally recorded together with video signal output from the camera, appropriate delay shown in the table below is required for phase alignment between video and audio. IMAGE INVERT Number Code Number of frames (HEX) of frames The delay amount (from shot untill output) of video varies depending on the...
  • Page 122 5. Lens Information With 12-pin connector lens mounted Data Sample Relative Data size address type (byte) 3E ASCII U-Hex 41 U-Hex 42 U-Hex 43 U-Hex 44 U-Hex 45 U-Hex 46 U-Hex 47 U-Hex 48 U-Hex 49 U-Hex 4A U-Hex 4B U-Hex 4C U-Hex 4D U-Hex 4E U-Hex...
  • Page 123 With ARRI LDS lens mounted Data Sample Relative Data size address type (byte) 3E ASCII ASCII 41 U-Hex 42 U-Hex 43 U-Hex 44 U-Hex 45 U-Hex 46 U-Hex 47 U-Hex 48 U-Hex 49 U-Hex 4A U-Hex 4B U-Hex 4C U-Hex 4D U-Hex 4E U-Hex 4F U-Hex...
  • Page 124 With Cooke /i lens mouted Data Sample Relative Data size address type (byte) 3E ASCII 3F ASCII ASCII 49 U-Hex ASCII U-Hex U-Hex About Metadata Sample No. 68 to 94 Lens Information Recorded Name data (HEX) Lens Name Lens designation (Cooke) Lens Type Lens type: Prime (P)/Zoom (Z) Lens Serial Number...
  • Page 125 With no lens detected Data Sample Relative Data size address type (byte) 3E ASCII 3F ASCII 40 U-Hex 41 U-Hex 42 U-Hex 43 U-Hex 44 U-Hex 45 U-Hex 46 U-Hex 47 U-Hex 48 U-Hex 49 U-Hex 4A U-Hex 4B U-Hex 4C U-Hex 4D U-Hex 4E U-Hex...

  • Page 126: 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 Basic status Message display (page 48) BATT 12 V flashing BATT 12 V quick flashing BATT 24 V flashing...

  • Page 127: Precautions

    To forcibly open the shutter Should the shutter to control incoming light to the CCDs not open, immediately call Sony service personnel. If you wish to continue shooting for an emergency, you may open the shutter forcibly with the following operation: Use a flat-head screwdriver with external diameter of 3 mm or less and shaft length of 28 mm or greater.

  • Page 128: About A "Memory Stick

    About a “Memory Stick” What is “Memory Stick”? “Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 129 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 130: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Head General Power requirements DC 10.5 to 17 V Power consumption Approx. 56 W with 23.98 PsF (not including lens, viewfinder) Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Mass Approx.
  • Page 131 Dimensions With the L handle attached CONTROL PANEL 46.5 122.6 (4 76.7 355.5 (14) 120 (4 52 (2 170 (6 196 (7 216 (8 50 ( 2 ) 33 (1 3/8"-16UNC Unit: mm (inches) OFF ON REMOTE 111.5 (4 199.3 (7 Specifications...

  • Page 132: Interface Box (Supplied)

    Specifications 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 PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF...

  • Page 133: Connector Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments REMOTE (8-pin female) (External View) Signal Specifications TX (+) SERIAL Data out TX (–) RX (+) SERIAL Data in RX (–) TX-GND — GND for TX UNREG +10.5 to +17 V dc, 200mA (max) UNREG-GND — GND for UNREG VIDEO 75Ω, 1.0 Vp-p CHASSIS GND —...
  • Page 134 VF 1/VF 2 (20-pin female) (External View) Signal S-DATA IN/OUT G TALLY Y VIDEO VIDEO GND — Pb VIDEO Pr VIDEO R TALLY UNREG GND — UNREG CTRL PANEL (14-pin female) (External View) Signal SBUSY XRESET RE_B RE_A IIC_DATA IN/OUT IIC_CLK POWER Connector Pin Assignments...
  • Page 135 (Modular jack) Conforming to IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T) (External View) Signal Specifications TXD (+) TXD (–) RXD (+) — — RXD (–) — — DC OUT 12 V (11-pin female) (External View) Signal Specifications UNREG_GND — UNREG_12 +10.5 to +17 V dc V_OUT 5.0 A (MAX) DC OUT 24 V (3-pin female)

  • Page 136: Color Space According To The Color Space Settings

    Color Space According to the COLOR SPACE Settings Colorimetry - 0.2 - 0.2 1. Virtual chromaticity points at S-GAMUT The virtual color space at S-GAMUT is shown in the above chart. The virtual chromaticity points are as follows: 0.73 0.28 0.14 0.855 –0.05...

  • Page 137: Lip Sync Compensation

    Lip Sync Compensation Compensation (Lip Sync compensation) for the delay of video relative to audio may be necessary, depending on the video format and system configuration. Amount of delay of video relative to audio The amount of delay of video relative to audio depends the video format and the status of the image-inversion (IMAGE INVERT) function (see page 61) as follows: IMAGE INVERT...

  • Page 138: Index

    Index ABNORMAL display 50 AC power 27 accessory clamp lever 19 accessory mount lever 19 Accessory pockets 13 Accessory receptacles 12 Aliasing 127 ALL menu 63 ANGLE 56 Angle Compensation mode 34, 56 Assignable buttons 14, 39 Assignable switch 15, 39 AUDIO 86 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors 17 Audio input selection switches 17...
  • Page 139 NETWORK menu 64, 90 NETWORK RESET 90 NOISE SUPPRESS 82 Noise Suppression 83 OHB FILE 93, 94, 107 OHB MATRIX 85 OPERATION menu 63, 68 OPERATOR FILE 57, 75, 91, 104 Operator file 99 Optical system specifications 130 OTHERS 1 47, 61, 88 OTHERS 2 89 OTHERS 3 90 OUTPUT FORMAT 62, 86...
  • Page 140 Index...
  • Page 141 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 142 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan F35 (SY) 2009.07 08 4-000-998-05(1) © 2008...

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