Sony Pmv F5 Manual

							On-Screen Indications21
Overview
5.Color temperature indications (page 59)
6.S&Q motion frame rate/Interval Rec 
indication (
pages 66, 84)Displays the interval time setting or time until 
the next recording, during Interval Rec. 
7.Battery remaining charge/DC IN voltage 
indication (page 24)
8.Focus position indicationDisplays focus position (only when a lens that is 
compatible with the focus setting display 
function is attached). 
9.Zoom position indicationDisplays zoom position in the range of 0 (wide 
position) to 99 (tele position) (only when a lens 
that is compatible with the zoom setting display 
function is attached). 
10.Iris position indicationDisplays iris position (only when a lens that is 
compatible with the iris setting display function 
is attached). 
11.Auto iris level indicationDisplayed when “Level” in “Auto Exposure” 
(page 65) of the Camera menu is set to a value 
other than “±0.”
12.White balance mode indication (page 59)
13.Control status of SDI output indication 
(page 77)
14.SD card indication
15.Time data indication (page 43)
16.Focus assist indication (page 82)Displays the area that detects the focus status 
(“Focus Area Marker”) and level bar that 
indicates focus status in the area (“Focus Assist 
Indicator”).
17.Clip name indication (page 41)
18.Audio level meter
19.AXS memory status/remaining space 
indication (page 34)
When the left side of the icon is orange, 
recording is possible.
When the green lamp on the upper right of the 
icon lights, playback is possible.
20.A/B slot media status/remaining space 
indication (page 31)
When the left side of the icon is orange, 
recording is possible.
When the green lamp on the upper right of the 
icon lights, playback is possible.
21.Video signal indication (page 82)Displays the waveform, vector scope, and 
histogram.
22.Wi-Fi connection status indication (page 
35)
Appears when “Wi-Fi” (page 94) is set to 
“Enable.”
23.Wireless receiver reception levelWhen an UHF portable tuner is installed to the 
buildup kit CBK-55BK (optional) attached to 
the camcorder, “W” appears together with four 
segment reception level indicators for each of 
the channels (1 to 2) that can be used by the 
tuner. The indications are as follows.
In the normal situation: The number of segments 
indicates the strength of the signal level.
Muting: The number of transflective segments 
indicates the strength of the signal level.
Reception level over peak: “P” is displayed 
instead of the indicators.*
Tuner battery is low: The channel number and 
indicator of the corresponding channel flash.*
* For DWR-S02D only
24.Timecode external lock indicationWhen the unit is locked to the timecode of an 
external device, “Ext-Lk” appears.
25.Gamma/Monitor LUT indication (pages 
68, 78)
Displays the gamma setting value. When 
“Shooting Mode” (page 90) is set to “Cine EI,” 
gamma for a picture that is recorded on an SxS 
memory card or the Monitor LUT setting 
appears.
26.Simultaneous recording status indication 
(page 45)
M-Proxy: Displayed when the function of 
simultaneous recording on one memory card is 
effective.
27.Recording format (codec) indication (page 
28)
Displays the format that is recorded on an 
SxS memory card.
28.System frequency and scan method 
indication (page 27)
W:PPreset mode
W:MMemory mode 
						

							On-Screen Indications22
Overview
29.Recording format (picture size) indication 
(page 28)
Displays the picture size that is recorded on 
an SxS memory card.
Displays the imager scan mode (2KF: 2K 
Full, 2KC: 2K Center) on the left side of the 
picture size.
Displays imager scan mode only when 
recording only RAW format.
Information displayed on the playback screen
The following information is superimposed on 
the playback picture.
1.Clip no./total number of clips
2.Playback mode 
3.Playback format (picture size)
4.Battery charge remaining/DC IN voltage
5.Playback format (frame rate)
6.Time dataYou can switch between timecode and duration 
by using “TC Display” (page 83) in the TC/UB 
menu.
7.Audio levelsThe audio levels for the recording are displayed.
8.Clip name
9.MediaA   mark appears to the left if the memory 
card is write-protected.
10.Playback format (codec) 
						

							Power Supply23
Preparations
You can use a battery pack or AC power via an 
AC adaptor.
For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and 
AC adaptors listed below:
Lithium-ion Battery Pack
BP-FL75
BP-L80S
AC Adaptor
AC-DN2B
AC-DN10
Attaching a battery pack
1Attach the battery adaptor (supplied) to 
the camcorder.
Press the release button (1) of the battery 
adaptor to pop up the ejection lever, then raise 
the ejection lever (2).Insert the projection of the battery adaptor into 
the slot on the rear of the camcorder (1), then 
lower the ejection lever (2).
Notes
 Before attaching the battery adaptor, make sure 
that the ejection lever is raised.
 Before lowering the ejection lever, make sure that 
the four hooks are attached securely. If the four 
hooks are not attached securely, it may cause the 
connection to be poor or damage the camcorder 
and battery adaptor.
2Attach a battery pack to the battery 
adaptor.
Insert the battery pack into the battery pack 
attaching part of the battery adaptor, then slide 
the battery pack down to lock it in place.
Notes
 Before use, charge the battery pack with the battery 
charger.
 A warm battery pack immediately after use may not be 
able to be fully recharged.
Removing a battery pack
Unlock the battery pack by sliding it up while 
pressing the battery release lever, then remove it.
Press the release button and raise the ejection 
lever, then remove the battery adaptor by pulling 
it out while sliding upward.
Note
Remove the battery adaptor while supporting the 
camcorder by hand.
Preparations
Power Supply
Using a Battery Pack
Battery pack 
attaching part
Battery 
release 
lever 
						

							Setting the Clock24
Preparations
Checking remaining battery charge 
When recording or playback is in progress on the 
battery pack, an icon to show the current battery 
remaining time and battery voltage are displayed 
on the sub display screen (page 17) and 
viewfinder screen (page 20).
The camcorder indicates the remaining usage 
time in minutes by calculating the available time 
with the battery pack if operation is continued at 
the current rate of power consumption.
If the remaining battery charge becomes 
low
If the remaining battery charge decreases to a 
certain level during operation, a low-battery 
message, flashing of the REC lamp, and a beep 
sound will warn you.
If the remaining charge further decreases to a 
level at which operation cannot be continued, a 
battery-empty message appears.
Replace the battery pack with one that is fully 
charged.
To change the message levels
 These settings can be changed with “Battery 
Alarm” (page 93) in the System menu.
The camcorder works with AC power by using 
the AC adaptor AC-DN2B/AC-DN10 (optional) 
and DC cable CCDD-X2 (optional).When you turn the camcorder on for the first time 
after purchasing or replacing the backup battery, 
the Initial Setting display appears on the 
viewfinder screen.
Set the date and time of the built-in clock, using 
this display.
Time Zone
The value shows the time difference from UTC 
(Coordinated Universal Time). 
Change the setting if needed.
Setting the time and date
Turn the MENU dial (page 11) to move the 
cursor, then press the MENU dial to set each 
menu item. When you press the MENU dial when 
the cursor is on “Finish,” the setting display 
disappears, the clock setting is completed.
After the setting display disappears, “Clock Set” 
(page 94) in the System menu can be used to set 
“Time Zone” and date/time.
Notes
 If the clock setting is cleared because the backup 
battery fully discharged when no power was supplied 
(no battery pack and no DC IN connection), the Initial 
Setting display will be displayed when you next turn 
the camcorder on.
 While the Initial Setting display is shown, no other 
operation, except turning the power off, is permitted 
until you finish the setting for this display.
    IconRemaining charge
100% to 91%
90% to 71%
70% to 51%
50% to 31%
30% to 11%
10% to 0%
Using AC Power (DC IN Power)
Setting the Clock 
						

							Attaching Optional Devices25
Preparations
Recommended lenses
PMW-F3K supplied lenses (35 mm/50 mm/85 
mm)
SCL-PK6/F, SCL-PK6/M (set of 6 lenses, 20 
mm/25 mm/35 mm/50 mm/85 mm/135 mm)
SCL-PK3/F, SCL-PK3/M (set of 3 lenses, 20 
mm/25 mm/135 mm)
SCL-P11X15
SCL-Z18X140
For details about available lenses for the camcorder, 
contact a Sony service representative.
Do not leave the lens facing the sun. Direct 
sunlight can enter through the lens, be focused in 
the camcorder, and cause fire.
Notes
 Attach/remove a lens while the camcorder is turned 
off.
 A lens is a precision part. Do not place the lens directly 
with the mount part down. Attach the cover supplied 
with the lens.
 The lens interface of the camcorder is set to “Type C,” 
to correspond with the lens that is supplied with the 
PMW-F3K, SCL-P11X15, and lenses with a Cooke-
type connector. When using a lens with an ARRI-type 
connector, set “Lens interface” (page 67) in the 
Camera menu to “Type A.” Set to “Off” for SCL-PK6, 
SCL-PK3, or other lenses. If this setting is not correct, 
an alert message appears when the camcorder is turned 
on after attaching the lens.
Attaching a PL mount lens
1Remove the mount cover from the lens 
mount by turning the PL mount lever 
counterclockwise.
Note
Turn the PL mount lever counterclockwise to the 
stopper position.
2Insert the lens into the lens mount by 
matching the concave part of the lens to 
the locating pin on the upper right of the 
lens mount.
3Fix the lens by turning the PL mount 
lever clockwise while holding the lens.
Note
Do not turn the lens when attaching the PL mount 
lens. It may cause damage to the hot shoe pin.
Attaching Optional 
Devices
Attaching a Lens
Caution
PL mount 
lever
23 
						

							Attaching Optional Devices26
Preparations
To attach an ARRI* LDS lens or Cooke/i lens
Match the contact of the lens to the hot shoe of the 
camcorder.
* ARRI Group
Attaching other than a PL mount lens
When using an FZ mount lens or B4 lens by 
attaching an optional LA-FZB1/FZB2 mount 
adapter, attach it after removing the mount 
adapter by turning the lens mount 
counterclockwise.
Adjusting a flange focal length
You need to adjust the flange focal length 
(distance from the mounting flange to the film 
plane) for the following cases.
 When a lens is attached for the first time.
 When a lens is changed.
 When focus is not achieved for either tele or 
wide angle while using a zoom lens.
You can adjust the flange focal length by turning 
the screw for the flange focal length (page 11).
Use a hex key (7/64) for adjusting.
When turning the screw to the left, the flange 
focal length becomes long. When turning the 
screw to the right, the flange focal length 
becomes short. Turn the screw slowly.
Notes
 The camcorder will not work if the screw for the flange 
focal length is turned too much. Stop turning the screw 
when the amount of the flange focal length no longer 
changes. Approximate limit for turning the screw is 7 
rotations to the right/left.
 Use a hex key of the specified size. Otherwise, the 
screw head may be damaged and you may be unable to 
turn the screw.
Removing a lens
Remove a lens with the following steps.
1Turn the PL mount lever 
counterclockwise while holding the lens 
from underneath.
2Pull the lens forward.
Note
If another lens will not be attached soon, fit the concave 
part of the mount cover, then fix the mount cover by 
turning the PL mount lever clockwise.
Selecting the lens file
By storing the adjustment value of the attached 
lens as a file, you can easily perform adjustment 
for the lens by loading the file.
Load the file in “Lens File” (page 88) of the File 
menu.
Controlling zoom and focus from the 
external device
You can control zoom and focus from the 
optional CBK-DCB01 by connecting the CBK-
DCB01 to the REMOTE connector (page 13) 
when using Sony lens SCL-Z18X140.
Note
When connecting the CBK-DCB01 to the REMOTE 
connector independently, set “RM Common Memory” in 
“Camera Config” (page 89) of the Maintenance menu to 
“On.”
For details regarding CBK-DCB01 that can be used 
with the camcorder, contact a Sony service 
representative.
Available viewfinders for the camcorder
 DVF-L350: LCD color viewfinder
 DVF-L700: LCD color viewfinder
 DVF-EL100: OELD color viewfinder
Do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece of 
the viewfinder facing the sun. Direct sunlight can 
enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the 
viewfinder, and cause fire.
Hot shoe for the Cooke/i lens
Hot shoe for the ARRI LDS lens
Attaching a Viewfinder
Caution 
						

							Setting the Basic Action27
Preparations
Notes
 Attach/remove the viewfinder while the camcorder is 
turned off.
 When using the camcorder with the DVF-L700 
attached, turn the camcorder on while the POWER 
switch of the DVF-L700 is set to ON.
For details about attaching the viewfinder, refer to 
the operating instructions of the viewfinder.
1Loosen the fixing ring of the viewfinder 
shoe, align the slot of the viewfinder, 
then attach the viewfinder by sliding it 
horizontally.
2Tighten the fixing ring after 
determining the left and right position 
of the viewfinder, then connect the 
viewfinder cable to the VF connector of 
the camcorder.
To remove the viewfinder
Loosen the fixing ring for the viewfinder, raise 
the stopper, then remove the viewfinder by 
sliding it in the reverse direction for when 
attaching.Before recording, make the basic settings, as 
required.
Switch by setting “Frequency” in “System 
Setting” (page 90) of the System menu.
After switching this setting, the camcorder will 
automatically restart, depending on the setting 
value.
Note
The system frequency setting cannot be changed during 
recording or playback.
You can switch between the “Cine EI” mode 
(allows you to use the camcorder as a film 
camera, where the movie is edited post-
production, rather than at the time of shooting), 
and the “Custom” mode (allows you to edit 
pictures as you make the movie, by accessing all 
the setting items).
Switch the mode by using “Shooting Mode” in 
“Base Setting” (page 90) of the System menu.
Set the predominant signal format to be used.
Set the format by using “Main Operation” in 
“Base Setting” (page 90) of the System menu.
The RAW signal is recorded on the AXR-R5 
attached to the camcorder, and the YPbPr or RGB 
signal is recorded on the SxS memory card in the 
camcorder. Since the RGB signal is output from 
the SDI 1/2 connector of the camcorder, record it 
on an external device such as SR-R1.
Select the format from YPbPr/RGB/RAW when 
“Shooting Mode” is set to “Cine EI,” and from 
YPbPr/RGB when “Shooting Mode” is set to 
“Custom.”
Note
The RAW signal can be selected only when attaching the 
AXS-R5. If the AXS-R5 is not attached, “Main 
Operation” is locked to “YPbPr” or “RGB.”
Viewfinder shoe
Setting the Basic Action
System Frequency
Shooting Mode
Main Recorded Signal 
						

							Setting the Basic Action28
Preparations
Select the color gamut that is to be the basis of the 
recorded signal and the output signal.
When “Shooting Mode” is set to “Cine EI,” select 
the color gamut for video output of which MLUT 
is set to off. When “Shooting Mode” is set to 
“Custom,” “Color Space” is locked to “Matrix.”
Select it by using “Color Space” in “Base Setting” 
(page 90) of the System menu.
S-Gamut/SLog2: Wider gamut that is comparable 
with a film camera.
S-Gamut3.Cine/SLog3: Color gamut that is easy 
to adjust for digital cinema (DCIP3).
S-Gamut3/Slog3: Wide color gamut optimized by 
Sony’s original image distortion correction 
technology, and adaptable to the color gamut 
that will be standardized in the future.
Matrix: Selects the color gamut by Matrix setting 
as done with traditional cameras (when 
“Shooting Mode” is set to “Custom”).
Note
Gamma curve is locked to “S-Log2” when “S-Gamut/
SLog2” is selected, gamma curve is locked to “S-Log3” 
when “S-Gamut3.Cine/SLog3” or “S-Gamut3/SLog3” is 
selected.
You can set the shooting method for the image 
sensor.
Select the mode by using “Imager Scan Mode” in 
“Base Setting” (page 90) of the System menu.
Normal: Uses the full angle of Super 35 mm size 
as it is, except at the high frame rate mode of 
the Slow & Quick Motion function.
When “High Frame Rate Mode” in “S&Q 
Motion” (page 66) of the Camera menu is set 
to “Full Scan,” the full angle picture of Super 
35 mm size that is converted to 2K data is 
used. When “High Frame Rate Mode” in 
“S&Q Motion” (page 66) of the Camera 
menu is set to “Center Scan,” the 2K angle 
picture that is half of the Super 35 mm size 
(center area of the picture) is used.
2K Full: Uses the full angle picture of Super 35 
mm size that is converted to 2K data. 
2K Center: Uses the 2K angle picture that is half 
of the Super 35 mm size (center area of the 
picture).Selectable formats vary, depending on the system 
frequency and main recorded signal settings.
* PMW-F5 with the CBKZ-55FX applied or PMW-
F55 only.
** When the CBK-55PD is installed.
Color Space
Imager Scan Mode
Recording Format
System 
frequencyMain 
recorded 
signalFormat
59.94/50 YPbPr XAVC 4096 × 2160P*
XAVC 3840 × 2160P*
XAVC 2048 × 1080P
XAVC 1920 × 1080P
MPEG 1920 × 1080i
MPEG 1280 × 720P
SStP SR-SQ 422 (59.94 
only)
DNxHD 220x HD i**
DNxHD 145 HD i**
ProRes 422 HQ HD i**
ProRes 422 HD i**
RGB XAVC 2048 × 1080P***
XAVC 1920 × 1080P***
MPEG 1920 × 1080i***
RAW XAVC 2048 × 1080P***
XAVC 1920 × 1080P***
MPEG 1920 × 1080i***
29.97/25/
23.98YPbPr XAVC 4096 × 2160P*
XAVC 3840 × 2160P*
XAVC 2048 × 1080P
XAVC 1920 × 1080P
MPEG 1920 × 1080i
SStP SR-SQ 422
SStP SR-Lite 422
DNxHD 220x HD P**
DNxHD 145 HD P**
ProRes 422 HQ HD P**
ProRes 422 HD P**
RGB XAVC 2048 × 1080P***
XAVC 1920 × 1080P***
MPEG 1920 × 1080i***
SStP SR-SQ 444
RAW XAVC 2048 × 1080P***
XAVC 1920 × 1080P***
MPEG 1920 × 1080i***
24 YPbPr XAVC 4096 × 2160P*
XAVC 2048 × 1080P
SStP SR-SQ 422
SStP SR-Lite 422
ProRes 422 HQ HD P**
ProRes 422 HD P**
RGB XAVC 2048 × 1080P***
SStP SR-SQ 444
RAW XAVC 2048 × 1080P*** 
						

							Using SxS Memory Cards29
Preparations
*** The recorded signal is YPbPr.
To change the format, use “Format” in “Rec 
Format” (page 91) of the System menu.
Signals from the SDI OUT and HDMI OUT 
connectors are also output according to the format 
selected with this menu.
This camcorder records audio and video on SxS 
memory cards (optional) inserted in the card slots.
Use the following Sony SxS memory cards or 
XQD memory cards*.
* When using an XQD memory card, the XQD 
ExpressCard adapter (QDA-EX1) is required.
Available memory cards differ depending on the 
recording format and “On”/”Off” setting of “High 
Frame Rate Mode.”
SxS PRO+
SBP-128B, SBP-64B: Available for all recording 
formats, and when “High Frame Rate Mode” is 
set to “On” or “Off.”
SxS PRO
SBP-64A, SBP-32: SStP SR-Lite 422, XAVC 
2048 × 1080P/1920 × 1080P (only when “High 
Frame Rate Mode” is set to “Off”), MPEG 1920 
× 1080P/i, 1280 × 720P, DNxHD 220x HD P/i, 
DNxHD 145 HD P/i, ProRes 422 HD P/i, ProRes 
422 HQ HD P/i
SxS-1
SBS-64G1A, SBS-32G1A: MPEG 1920 × 
1080P/i, 1280 × 720P
XQD memory card S series, G series
QD-S64E, QD-S32E, QD-G128A, QD-G64A, 
QD-G32A: Available for all recording formats, 
and when “High Frame Rate Mode” is set to “On” 
or “Off.”
XQD memory card N series
QD-N64: MPEG 1920 × 1080P/i, 1280 × 720P
Operations are not guaranteed with other memory 
cards.
These memory cards comply with the 
ExpressCard standard.
For details on using SxS memory cards and usage-
related precautions, refer to the instruction manual 
for the SxS memory card.
Using SxS Memory 
Cards
About SxS Memory Cards 
						

							Using SxS Memory Cards30
Preparations
 SxS, SxS PRO, and SxS-1 are trademarks of 
Sony Corporation.
 XQD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
 The ExpressCard word mark and logo are 
owned by Personal Computer Memory Card 
International Association (PCMCIA) and are 
licensed to Sony Corporation. All other 
trademarks are the property of their respective 
owners.
1Open the cover of the card slot block 
(page 14).
2Insert the SxS memory card into the slot 
with the SxS label facing to the right.
The ACCESS lamp (page 14) lights in red 
then changes to green once the memory card 
is ready for use.
3Close the cover.
Status indications by the ACCESS lamps
Card slots A and B are accompanied by the 
respective ACCESS lamps to indicate their status.
1Open the cover of the card slot block, 
press the EJECT button (page 14), then 
pull the button out.
2Press the EJECT button again to 
remove the card.
Note
Data integrity is not guaranteed if the power is turned off 
or a memory card is removed while it is being accessed. 
Data on the card may be destroyed. Be sure that its 
ACCESS lamp is lit in green or off when you turn off the 
power or remove a memory card.
When SxS memory cards are loaded in both card 
slots A and B, press the SLOT SELECT button 
(page 14) to select the card you wish to use.
If a card becomes full, recording continues after 
automatically switching to the second card.
Note
The SLOT SELECT button is disabled while recording/
playback is in progress. Switching is not executed even 
if you press the button. The button is enabled while the 
thumbnail screen is displayed (page 47).
If an SxS memory card is not formatted, or was 
formatted with another system, the message 
“Media Needs to be Formatted” is displayed on 
the viewfinder screen.
Format the card as instructed follows.
Using “Format Media” (page 85) in the 
Media menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot A) or 
“Media(B)” (slot B) then select “Execute.” 
On a confirmation message, select 
“Execute” again.
The in-progress message and status bar are 
displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red.
When formatting is complete, a completion 
message is displayed. Press the MENU dial to 
hide the message.
Recording/playback during formatting
You can perform recording or playback using the 
SxS memory card in the other card slot while 
formatting is in progress.
If formatting fails
A write-protected SxS memory card or memory 
card that cannot be used with this camcorder will 
not be formatted.
As a warning message is displayed, replace the 
card with an appropriate SxS memory card, 
according to the instructions in the message.
Note
All the data, including recorded pictures and setup files, 
are erased when a memory card is formatted.
Inserting an SxS Memory Card
LampSlot statuses
Lights in 
redAccessing the SxS memory card 
(writing/reading data)
Lights in 
greenStandby (ready for recording or 
playback using the SxS memory card)
Off  No SxS memory card is loaded.
 The loaded card is invalid.
 An SxS memory card is loaded, but 
another slot is active.
Removing an SxS memory card
Switching Between SxS Memory 
Cards
Formatting an SxS Memory Card