Sony F5 Manual

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Settings
The functions and available settings of menus are listed below.
The default settings set at the factory are shown in bold face (example: Preset 3200K).
Setup Menu List
Camera Menu
Camera
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents
WhiteSetting for white 
balanceAuto White Balance
Execute / CancelPerforms the auto white balance function.
Execute: Executes this function.
(This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to 
“Memory.”)
White Switch
Preset 3200K / Preset 4300K / 
Preset 5500K / MemorySets the operation mode for “White.”
Preset 3200K/4300K/5500K: Set the white balance to the 
preset value of the color temperature 3200K/4300K/5500K.
Memory: Adjusts the white balance manually. Perform the 
auto white balance function (one push). 
(“Memory” is available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base 
Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom,” and “Color 
Space” in “Base Setting” of the System menu is set to 
“Normal.”)
Color Temp.
1500K to 50000K (3200K)Displays and sets the color temperature of white balance that 
is stored in the white memory.
(This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to 
“Memory.”)
Color Temp. Balance
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the color temperature more precisely, if the result is not 
as you desire, even though you set “Color Temp.”
(This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to 
“Memory.”)
R Gain
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the R gain value of white balance that is stored in the 
memory.
(This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to 
“Memory.”)
B Gain
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the B gain value of white balance that is stored in the 
memory.
(This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to 
“Memory.”)
Shockless White
Off / 1 / 2 / 3Sets the speed of change in white balance when the white 
balance mode is switched.
Off: Changes instantly.
1 to 3: Select a larger number to change the white balance 
more slowly through interpolation.
Filter White Memory
On / OffTurns on/off “Filter White Memory” that sets the memory 
area of the white balance for each position number of the ND 
filter. 
						

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Settings
Offset WhiteSetting for the 
offset white 
balanceSetting
On / OffTurns on/off “Offset White” that is for the auto white balance 
function (one push).
(This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to 
“Memory.”)
Offset 
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the volume of the offset white for the auto white 
balance function (one push).
(This setting is available only when “White Switch” is set to 
“Memory.”)
BlackSetting for the 
blackAuto Black Balance
Execute / CancelPerforms the auto black balance function.
Execute: Executes this function.
Master Black
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the master black level.
(This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)
R Black
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the R black level.
(This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)
B Black
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the B black level.
(This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)
FlareSetting the flare 
correctionSetting
On / OffTurns the flare correction function on/off.
(This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)
Master Flare
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the user adjustment value for master flare of the flare 
correction that is caused by the camcorder.
R Flare
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the user adjustment value for R flare of the flare 
correction that is caused by the camcorder.
G Flare
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the user adjustment value for G flare of the flare 
correction that is caused by the camcorder.
B Flare
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the user adjustment value for B flare of the flare 
correction that is caused by the camcorder.
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Settings
GainSetting for the 
GainMode
ISO / dBSelects the gain setting mode.
(This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)
Gain

When “Mode” in “Gain” is set to 
“ISO,” and “Gamma Category” is 
set to “STD” or “HG (HG1/HG2/
HG3/HG4)”
ISO 800 to ISO 6400
When “Mode” in “Gain” is set to 
“ISO,” and “Gamma Category” is 
set to “HG (HG7/HG8)”
ISO 1600 to ISO 12500
When “Mode” in “Gain” is set to 
“ISO,” and “Gamma Category” is 
set to “S-Log2”
ISO 2500 to ISO 20000

When “Mode” in “Gain” is set to 
“ISO,” and “Gamma Category” is 
set to “STD” or “HG (HG1/HG2/
HG3/HG4)”
ISO 500 to ISO 4000
When “Mode” in “Gain” is set to 
“ISO,” and “Gamma Category” is 
set to “HG (HG7/HG8)”
ISO 1000 to ISO 8000
When “Mode” in “Gain” is set to 
“ISO,” and “Gamma Category” is 
set to “S-Log2”
ISO 1600 to ISO 12500
When “Mode” in “Gain” is set to 
“dB”
–3dB / 0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB / 
12dB / 18dBSets the gain.
(This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)
Remote Gain L
–3dB / 0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB / 
12dB / 18dBSets the gain switch L level for RM (such as RM-B15, etc.).
(This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)
Remote Gain M
–3dB / 0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB / 
12dB / 18dBSets the gain switch M level for RM (such as RM-B15, etc.).
(This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)
Remote Gain H
–3dB / 0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB / 
12dB / 18dBSets the gain switch H level for RM (such as RM-B15, etc.).
(This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)
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Settings
ShutterSpecifying 
operating 
conditions of the 
electronic shutterSetting
On / OffTurns the electronic shutter function on/off.
Mode
Speed / AngleSelects modes of the electronic shutter.
Select
Step / ContinuousSelects the setting method for the electronic shutter speed.
Shutter Value Sets the shutter speed/angle.
Speed mode: Shutter speed
Angle mode: Shutter angle.
Setting value differs depending on the format setting and the 
“Select” setting in “Shutter.”
When “Mode” is set to “Speed”
When “Mode” is set to “Angle”
Step Select
Execute / CancelChanges the preset value for “Shutter Value” (8 types) of the 
“Step” setting in “Select.”
Add: Adds a step shutter value. When 8 steps are already 
registered, delete a step shutter value by using “Delete” to 
make the space for adding the new step shutter value.
Delete: Deletes a registered step shutter value.
Step 1~8: Displays a registered step shutter value.
Slow ShutterSetting the slow 
shutterSetting
On / OffTurns the slow shutter function on/off.
Number of Frames
 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8Sets the number of frames to accumulate for the slow shutter.
S&Q MotionSetting the Slow & 
Quick Motion 
functionSetting
On / OffTurns the Slow & Quick Motion function on/off.
(This setting is available only when “Format(Main)” in “Rec 
Format” of the System menu is set to “XAVC 1920 × 1080P.”)
Frame Rate
1 to 60 (24)Sets the frame rate for the Slow & Quick Motion recording 
when “Setting” is set to “On.”
Camera
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Format settingStepContinuous
59.94P 1/100 / 1/120 / 1/125 / 1/250 / 1/500 / 
1/1000 / 1/2000 / 1/40001/60.07 to 1/8000
59.94i 1/60.1 to 1/7000
50P 1/60 / 1/100 / 1/120 / 1/125 / 1/250 / 
1/500 / 1/1000 / 1/20001/50.03 to 1/7000
50i 1/50.14 to 1/7000
29.97P 1/50 / 1/60 / 1/120 / 1/125 / 1/250 / 
1/500 / 1/1000 / 1/20001/29.99 to 1/8000
25P 1/30 / 1/50 / 1/60 / 1/100 / 1/250 / 
1/500 / 1/1000 / 1/20001/25.02 to 1/7000
When “S&Q Motion” is set to “On”
1/30.01 to 1/7000
23.98P 1/48 / 1/50 / 1/60 / 1/120 / 1/250 / 
1/500 / 1/1000 / 1/20001/23.99 to 1/6000
When “S&Q Motion” is set to “On”
1/30.02 to 1/6000
Format settingStepContinuous
59.94P
59.94i216 / 180 / 120 / 90 / 45 / 22.5 / 11.25 / 5.625 359.7 to 4.16
50P
50i300 / 180 / 150 / 90 / 45 / 22.5 / 11.25 / 5.625
29.97P 216 / 180 / 120 / 90 / 45 / 22.5 / 11.25 / 5.625
25P 300 / 180 / 150 / 90 / 45 / 22.5 / 11.25 / 5.625
23.98P 180 / 172.8 / 144 / 90 / 45 / 22.5 / 11.25 / 5.625 
						

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Settings
The Paint menu settings are available only when “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” (page 57) of the 
System menu is set to “Custom.”
Color BarsSetting the Color 
BarsSetting
On / OffTurns the color bars on/off.
Type
ARIB / SMPTE / 75% / 100%Selects the type of color bar.
Noise 
Suppression
Setting the noise 
suppressionSetting
On / OffTurns the noise suppression function on/off.
(This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Custom.”)
Level
Low / Mid / HighSets the noise suppression level.
Image 
Inversion
Setting the image 
inversion functionSetting
Normal / V InvSets the image inversion.
Lens InterfaceSetting the lens 
interfaceSetting
Type C / Type A / OffSets the lens interface according to the connected lens type.
Paint Menu
Camera
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents
Paint
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents
GammaAdjusting the 
gamma 
compensationSetting
On / OffTurns the gamma compensation function on/off.
(This setting is available only when “Color Space” in “Base 
Setting” of the System menu is set to “Normal.”)
Step Gamma
0.35 to 0.90 (0.45)Sets the gamma compensation value in 0.05 steps.
Master Gamma
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the master gamma level.
Gamma Category
STD / HG / S-Log2Select from among “STD” (standard gamma), “HG” (hyper 
gamma), or “S-Log2.”
Gamma Select
When “Gamma Category” is set to 
“STD”
STD1 DVW / STD2 ×4.5 / 
STD3 ×3.5 / STD4 240M / 
STD5 R709 / STD6 ×5.0
When “Gamma Category” is set to 
“HG”
HG1 3250G36 / HG2 4600G30 
/ HG3 3259G40 / HG4 
4609G33 / HG7 8009G40 / 
HG8 8009G33
When “Gamma Category” is set to 
“S-Log2”
S-Log2Selects the gamma table that is used for the gamma 
compensation. 
						

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Settings
KneeAdjusting the knee 
compensationSetting
On / OffTurns the knee compensation function on/off.
(This setting is available only when “Gamma Category” in 
“Gamma” is set to “STD.”)
Point
75% to 109% (90%)Sets the knee point.
Slope
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the knee slope.
Knee Saturation
On / OffTurns the knee saturation function on/off.
Knee Saturation Level
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the knee saturation level.
White ClipAdjusting the 
white clippingSetting
On / OffTurns the white clipping adjustment on or off.
(This setting is available only when “Gamma Category” in 
“Gamma” is set to “STD” or “HG.”)
Level
When the system frequency setting 
is 59.94, 29.97, or 23.98.
90.0%~109.0% (108.0%)
When the system frequency setting 
is 50 or 25.
90.0%~109.0% (105.0%)Sets the white clip level.
DetailSetting the detail 
adjustingSetting
On / OffTurns the detail adjusting function on/off.
Level
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the detail level.
H/V Ratio
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the ratio between the H detail level and V detail level.
Crispening
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the crispening level.
Level Depend
On / OffTurns the level depend adjustment function on/off.
Level Depend Level
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the level depend level.
Frequency
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the center frequency of the H details signal.
(Setting the center frequency higher decreases the details.)
Knee Aperture
On / OffTurns the knee aperture compensation function on/off.
Knee Aperture Level
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the knee aperture level.
Limit
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts both the white and black detail limiter.
White Limit
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the white detail limiter.
Black Limit
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the black detail limiter.
V Black Limit
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the black V detail limiter.
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Settings
V Detail Creation
NAM / Y / G / G+RSelects the source signal to generate the V detail signal.
NAM: Highest level signal of V detail signal that is generated 
by R signal, G signal, or B signal.
Y: Y signal
G: G signal
G+R: Synthesized signal from G and R signal with a same 
ratio.
ApertureSetting the 
aperture 
compensationSetting
On / OffTurns the aperture compensation function on/off.
Level
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the aperture level.
Skin DetailAdjusting the skin 
detail 
compensationSetting
On / OffTurns the skin detail compensation function on/off.
Area Detection
Execute/CancelDetects the color for the skin detail compensation.
Execute: Executes this function.
Area Indication
On / OffTurn on/off the function that displays the zebra pattern in the 
target area for the skin detail compensation.
Level
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the skin detail level.
Saturation
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the color (saturation) level for the skin detail 
compensation.
Hue
0 to 359Adjusts the color hue for the skin detail compensation.
Width
0 to 90 (40)Adjusts the width of the color hue for the skin detail 
compensation.
MatrixSetting of the 
Matrix correctionSetting
On / OffTurns the matrix correction function on/off.
(This setting is available only when “Color Space” in “Base 
Setting” of the System menu is set to “Normal.”)
Preset Matrix
On / OffTurns the preset matrix function on/off.
Preset Select

Standard / High SAT / FL 
Light / Cinema / F55 709 Like
 PMW-F55:
1: SMPTE240M / 2: ITU-709 / 
3: SMPTE Wide / 4: NTSC / 5: 
EBUSelects the preset matrix.
User Matrix
On / OffTurns the user matrix correction function on/off.
Level
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the color saturation for the entire picture area.
Phase
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the color phase for the entire picture area.
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Settings
User Matrix R-G
–99 to +99 (±0)Finely adjusts the color phase for the entire picture area by 
independently setting each of the factors.
User Matrix R-B
–99 to +99 (±0)
User Matrix G-R
–99 to +99 (±0)
User Matrix G-B
–99 to +99 (±0)
User Matrix B-R
–99 to +99 (±0)
User Matrix B-G
–99 to +99 (±0)
Multi MatrixSettings for the 
multi-matrix 
correctionSetting
On / OffTurns on/off the multi-matrix correction, which allows 
specific colors to be selected for saturation correction in a 16-
axis hue space.
(This setting is available only when “Color Space” in “Base 
Setting” of the System menu is set to “Normal.”)
Area Indication
On / OffDisplays a zebra pattern in the areas of the specified color for 
multi-matrix correction.
Color Detection
Execute/CancelDetects the target color on the screen for multi-matrix 
correction.
Execute: Executes this function.
Axis
B / B+  /MG- / MG / MG+ / R /
R+ / YL- / YL /YL+ / G- / G / 
G+ / CY / CY+ / B-Specifies a color targeted by multi-matrix correction (16-axis 
mode).
Hue
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the color hue of the color targeted by multi-matrix 
correction for each 16-axis mode.
Saturation
–99 to +99 (±0)Sets the saturation of the color targeted by multi-matrix 
correction for each 16-axis mode.
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Settings
Audio Menu
Audio
 Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents
Audio InputSetting for audio 
inputs
Note
This item cannot 
be selected when 
removing the 
audio connector 
panel.MIC CH1 Ref
–60dB / –50dB / –40dBSelects the reference input level for when the AUDIO IN CH1 
switch is set to MIC.
MIC CH2 Ref
–60dB / –50dB / –40dBSelects the reference input level for when the AUDIO IN CH2 
switch is set to MIC.
Limiter Mode
Off / –6dB / – 9dB / –12dB / 
–15dB / –17dBSelects the limiter level when a loud signal is input while 
setting audio input level manually.
When you do not use the limiter, select “Off.”
1KHz Tone
On / OffTurn the 1-kHz reference tone signal on/off.
Audio LevelSetting for audio 
recording level
Note
This item cannot 
be selected when 
removing the 
audio connector 
panel.CH-1 Audio Select
Auto / ManualThe audio recording level is adjusted automatically when you 
set to “Auto.”
CH-2 Audio Select
Auto / ManualThe audio recording level is adjusted automatically when you 
set to “Auto.”
CH-1 Audio Level
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the audio recording level when “CH-1 Audio Select” 
is set to “Manual.”
CH-2 Audio Level
–99 to +99 (±0)Adjusts the audio recording level when “CH-2 Audio Select” 
is set to “Manual.”
AGC Spec
–6dB / –9dB / –12dB / 
–15dB / –17dBSelects the AGC level.
AGC Mode
Mono / StereoSelects auto adjusting method for the input level of an analog 
audio signal recorded to CH-1/CH-2 from “Mono” (performs 
for each channel) and “Stereo” (performs in stereo mode).
Audio OutputSetting for audio 
outputsOutput CH
CH-1/CH-2
CH-3/CH-4Selects audio output channels from either channels 1 and 2 or 
channels 3 and 4.
Monitor CH
When “Output CH” is set to 
“CH1/CH2”
CH-1/CH-2
CH-1
CH-2
When “Output CH” is set to 
“CH3/CH4”
CH-3/CH-4
CH-3
CH-4Selects the audio channel(s) to be fed to the headphones and 
the built-in speaker.
CH-1/CH-2 (CH-3/CH-4): Stereo
CH-1 (CH-3): CH-1 (CH-3) only
CH-2 (CH-4): CH-2 (CH-4) only
Headphone Out
Mono / StereoSelects the headphones output, “Mono” or “Stereo.”
Monitor Level
0 to 99Adjusts the monitor level. 
						

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Settings
Video Menu
Vi de o
Menu itemsSub items and setting valuesContents
Output On/OffSetting the video 
outputSDI (Sub)
On / OffTurns the SDI (Sub) output on/off.
HDMI
On / OffTurns the HDMI output on/off.
Output FormatSetting for the 
output formatSDI (Main) Selects the SDI (Main) output format.
The setting value differs, depending on the settings of 
“Frequency” in “System Setting” and “Rec Format(Main)” of 
the System menu (page 65).
SDI (Sub) Selects the SDI (sub) output format.
The setting value differs, depending on the settings of 
“Frequency” in “System Setting” of the System menu and 
“SDI (Main)” in “Output Format” of the Video menu (page 
65).
HDMI Selects the HDMI output format.
The setting value differs, depending on the settings of 
“Frequency” in “System Setting” and “Rec Format(Main)” of 
the System menu (page 66).
EXT IF Displays the extend IF output signal.
Test Displays the video output signal.
Output SettingSetting for the 
output conversion 
mode4K/2K to HD Conv.
Letter Box / Edge CropSets the output conversion mode for 17:9 t 16:9 signal.
(This setting is available only when “Main Operation” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “RAW,” or 
“Format(Main)” in “Rec Format” of the System menu is set to 
“XAVC 4096 × 2160P.”)
Monitor LUTSetting for the 
monitor LUTMLUT Select
P1: 709 (800%)
P2: HG8009G40
P3: HG8009G33Sets MLUT that is used for the picture of SDI (Main) output, 
viewfinder output, internal record, SDI (sub) output, HDMI 
output, and video output when “Shooting Mode” in “Base 
Setting” (page 57) of the System menu is set to “Cine EI.”
Main, Sub & Internal Rec
MLUT On / MLUT OffTurns on/off Monitor LUT of the SDI (Main, Sub) & Internal 
Rec output.
(This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Cine EI.”)
HDMI & VF
MLUT On / MLUT OffTurns on/off Monitor LUT of the HDMI &VF output.
(This setting is available only when “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” of the System menu is set to “Cine EI.”)
Output DisplaySetting for the 
output signalVF Out
On / OffSelects whether to overlaps characters and markers on the 
viewfinder output signal.
4K SDI/HDMI Out (PMW-F55 
only)
On / OffSelects whether to overlaps characters and markers on the 
SDI or HDMI output signal when the picture size of SDI or 
HDMI output is 4K.
HD SDI (Sub) Out
On / OffSelects whether to overlaps characters and markers on the 
SDI (Sub) output signal when the SDI (Sub) output picture 
quality is less than HD.
HD/SD HDMI Out
On / OffSelects whether to overlaps characters and markers on the 
HDMI output signal when the HDMI output picture quality is 
less than HD.