Sony Pmv F5 Manual

							Using SxS Memory Cards31
Preparations
While recording (or standing by to record), you 
can check the remaining space for the SxS 
memory cards loaded in the card slots on the A/B 
slot media status/remaining space indication of 
the sub display (page 17) or viewfinder screen 
(page 20).
The available time for recording with the current 
video format (recording bit rate) is calculated 
according to the remaining space of each card and 
displayed in time units of minutes.
Note
A   icon appears if the memory card is write-
protected.
Replacing an SxS memory card
 If the available time on two cards in total 
becomes less than 5 minutes, the message 
“Media Near Full,” flashing the REC lamp, and 
a beep sound, will warn you. Replace the cards 
with those that have sufficient space.
 If you continue recording until the total 
remaining time reaches zero, the message 
changes to “Media Full,” and recording stops.
Note
Up to approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one 
SxS memory card.
If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit, the 
remaining time indication becomes “0,” and the message 
“Media Full” is displayed.
If a data error occurs in a memory card for some 
reason, the card must be restored.
If an SxS memory card that needs to be restored 
is loaded, a message prompting you to execute the 
restore operation is displayed on the viewfinder 
screen.
Restore the card as instructed follows.
Select “Execute” by turning the MENU 
dial, then press the MENU dial.
During restoration, the in-progress message and 
status bar are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp 
lights in red.When restoration is completed, the completion 
message is displayed, then press the MENU dial 
to disappear the message.
If restoration fails
 A write-protected SxS memory card, or one on 
which an error occurred, cannot be restored. For 
such a card, a warning message is displayed. 
Release the write protection or replace the card, 
according to the instructions in the message.
 An SxS memory card on which an error 
occurred may become usable again through 
repeated formatting.
 In some cases, only parts of clips cannot be 
restored. Playback of the restored clips becomes 
possible again.
 The following operation may restore an SxS 
memory card for which the message “Could not 
Restore Some Clips” is repeatedly displayed 
each time you try the restoration process:
1Copy necessary clips to another SxS memory 
card, using the dedicated application 
software (page 124).
2Format the problem SxS memory card, using 
the format function of this camcorder.
3Copy the clips back to the SxS memory card.
Recording/playback during restoration
You can perform recording or playback using the 
SxS memory card in the other card slot while 
restoration is in progress.
Note
For restoration of media recorded with this unit, be sure 
to use this unit. Media recorded with a device other than 
this unit or with another unit of different version (even of 
the same model) may not be restored using this unit.
To update the managerial file
If clips cannot be played back, updating the 
managerial file on the card may improve the 
situation. For this operation, use “Update Media” 
(page 85) of the Media menu.
If you write an XAVC file that is imported by 
RAW Viewer V2.2 or later to the 
“XDROOT\Clip” directory of an SxS memory 
card directly, that file can be played by 
performing “Update Media.”
Checking the Remaining Time 
Available for Recording
Restoring an SxS Memory Card 
						

							Using an SD Card32
Preparations
You can store the setting value file of the camera 
on an SD card (optional). The stored file can be 
loaded from the SD card.
SDHC memory card* (Speed Class: 4 to 10, 
UHS is not compatible, Capacity: 2 GB to 32 GB)
SD memory card* (File system: FAT 16, 
Capacity: up to 2 GB)
* Indicated as “SD card” in these Operating Instructions.
1Open the cover of the card slot block 
(page 14).
2Insert the SD memory card into the slot 
with the SD label facing up.
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 lamp
Open the cover of the card slot block, 
remove the SD card by pressing the SD card 
once lightly.
Notes
 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.
 Make sure that the card does not pop out when 
inserting or removing it.
When you use an SD memory card with this 
camcorder, it must be formatted using the format 
function of this camcorder.
It is also necessary to format an SD memory card 
if a caution message is displayed when you mount 
it.
For an SD memory card that was formatted with 
another system unsupported by this camcorder, 
the message “File System Mismatch” is displayed 
on the viewfinder screen.
Format the card as instructed follows.
Using “Format Media” (page 85) in the 
Media menu, specify “SD card” 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.
Note
All the data are erased when a memory card is formatted, 
and the data cannot be restored.
The remaining time can be checked on the Media 
status screen (page 13).
Note
A   icon appears if the memory card is write-
protected.
To use media formatted with this camcorder in 
the slots of other devices
Make a backup of the media, then format it using 
the other device.
Using an SD Card
Usable SD Cards
Inserting an SD Card
LampSlot statuses
Lights in 
redAccessing the SD card (writing/reading 
data)
Off  No SD card is loaded.
 The loaded card is invalid.
Removing an SD memory card
Formatting an SD Memory Card
Checking the Remaining Time 
						

							Using an AXS-R533
Preparations
You can record image/audio (RAW format) data 
to the AXS (Access Memory Card System) 
recorder AXS-R5 (optional) by connecting the 
AXS recorder to the camcorder.
Note
Attach/remove the AXS-R5 while the camcorder is 
turned off.
1Press the release button of the AXS-R5 
(1) to pop up the ejection lever, then 
raise the ejection lever (2).
2Insert the projection of the AXS-R5 into 
the slot on the rear of the camcorder 
(1), then lower the ejection lever (2).
Notes
 Before attaching the AXS-R5, 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 AXS-R5.
Press the release button and raise the 
ejection lever, then remove the AXS-R5 by 
pulling it out while sliding upward.
Note
Remove the AXS-R5 while supporting the camcorder by 
hand.
1Open the cover by sliding the memory 
slot cover open/close button on the top 
of the AXS-R5.
2Insert the AXS memory card into the 
card slot with the label facing as 
indicated below.
3Close the cover.
Using an AXS-R5
Attaching the AXS-R5
Removing the AXS-R5
Inserting an AXS Memory Card
Label 
						

							Using an AXS-R534
Preparations
Open the cover of the AXS-R5, press the 
EJECT button and remove the AXS 
memory 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.
Set “Shooting Mode” in “Base Setting” (page 90) 
to “Cine EI,” and “Main Operation” in “Base 
Setting” (page 90) to “RAW” of the System 
menu.
For settings of the AXS-R5, see “AXS Recorder” 
(page 94) of the System menu.
When you use an AXS memory card with the 
AXS-R5 that is attached to the camcorder, it must 
be formatted using the format function of this 
camcorder.
It is also necessary to format an AXS memory 
card if a caution message is displayed when the 
camcorder is turned on with the AXS recorder 
attached.
For an AXS memory card that was formatted with 
another system unsupported by the AXS-R5, the 
message “Media Needs to be Formatted” is 
displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Format the AXS memory card as follows.
Using “Format Media” (page 85) in the 
Media menu, specify “AXS Memory” (slot 
B), then select “Execute.”
An 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.
Note
When formatting, all data in an AXS memory card are 
erased and cannot be restored.
While recording (or standing by to record), you 
can check the time remaining for the AXS 
memory cards on the AXS memory status/
remaining space indication of the sub display 
(page 17) or viewfinder screen (page 20).
The available time for recording with the current 
video format (recording bit rate) is calculated 
according to the remaining space of each card and 
displayed in time units of minutes.
Note
A   icon appears if the memory card is write-
protected.
If a data error occurs on the AXS memory card for 
some reason, the card must be restored.
If an AXS memory card that needs to be restored 
is connected, a message prompting you to execute 
restoration is displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Restore the card as instructed follows.
Select “Execute” by turning the MENU 
dial, then press the MENU dial.
During restoration, the in-progress message and 
status bar are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp 
lights in red.
When restoration is completed, the completion 
message is displayed, then press the MENU dial 
to disappear the message.
If restoration fails
 A write-protected AXS memory card or one on 
which an error occurred cannot be restored. For 
such a card, a warning message is displayed. 
Release the write protection or replace the card, 
according to the instructions in the message.
 An AXS memory card on which an error 
occurred may become usable again through 
repeated formatting.
 In some cases, only parts of clips cannot be 
restored. Playback of the restored clips becomes 
possible again.
Note
For restoration of media recorded with this unit, be sure 
to use this unit. Media recorded with a device other than 
this unit or with another unit of different version (even of 
the same model) may not be restored using this unit.
Removing an AXS Memory Card
Recording to an AXS Memory Card
Formatting an AXS Memory Card
Checking the Remaining Time 
Available for Recording
Restoring the AXS Memory Card 
						

							Using a USB Wireless LAN Module35
Preparations
To update the managerial file
If clips cannot be played back, updating the 
managerial file on the card may improve the 
situation. For this operation, use “Update Media” 
(page 85) of the Media menu.
You can make the Wi-Fi connection between the 
camcorder and a device such as a smartphone, 
tablet, etc., by attaching the supplied IFU-WLM3 
USB wireless LAN module.
Note
 The IFU-WLM3 USB Wireless LAN Module 
(supplied) may not be available in some countries/
regions.
 Attach/remove the IFU-WLM3 after the camcorder is 
turned off.
 If you use a wireless device near the camcorder, the 
camcorder may not work correctly. Turn the wireless 
device off near the camcorder.
 You cannot use a USB wireless LAN module other 
than the IFU-WLM3.
Making a Wi-Fi connection between a device and 
the camcorder enables you to do the following.
 Operate the setup menu
 Record and playback the camcorder
 Display the current status of the camcorder
 Switch between the recording settings and 
system settings
 Operate the assignable buttons of the camcorder
1Open the cover of the USB wireless 
LAN module retracting part (page 13).
2Insert the IFU-WLM3 to the USB 
connector.
3Close the cover.
Using a USB Wireless 
LAN Module
Attaching the IFU-WLM3 
						

							Using a USB Wireless LAN Module36
Preparations
Note
Only one Wi-Fi device can be connected at a time.
To make a network setting
Change the “Basic Authentication” settings (page 
94) of the System menu as required.
For details about the menu settings and entering a 
character string, see “Setup Menu Operations” 
(page 56).
To make a connection
1Set “Wi-Fi” in “Wi-Fi” (page 94) of the 
System menu to “Enable.”
2Make a Wi-Fi connection by inputting 
the SSID and Password onto the device, 
or by using the Wi-Fi direct connection 
function.
You can check the SSID and password of the 
camcorder on “SSID & Password” in “Wi-
Fi” (page 94) of the System menu.
When using the Wi-Fi direct connection 
function, proceed to the following step.
3Select “Execute” for “Wi-Fi Direct 
Connection” in “Wi-Fi” of the System 
menu.
The setup menu disappears, and the 
connection wait message for the Wi-Fi direct 
connection function appears.
Using the Push-Button method
When you perform the Push-Button method 
on the device, the message for connection 
permission appears on the connection wait 
screen. Select “Execute.”
Using the PIN code method
When you perform the PIN code method on 
the device, the device name and PIN code 
appears on the connection wait screen. Complete the connecting process by 
inputting the PIN code to the device.
When a Wi-Fi connection is established between 
a device such as smartphone, tablet, etc., and the 
camcorder, the Wi-Fi remote commander appears 
on the device screen and the device can be used as 
a remote commander. 
You can start/stop recording and adjust the 
recording settings with a Wi-Fi connected device. 
This function is useful for setting the camcorder 
in a remote place, such as the top of a crane, etc.
Note
The Wi-Fi remote commander is not capable of the 
following functions.
 Zoom, Focus, and Iris control.
 Displaying the thumbnail screen.
Wi-Fi remote commander displays
Smartphone
Main screen
Making a Wi-Fi Connection
ItemSetting
User Name User name for log-in (factory default 
setting: “admin”)
Password Password for log-in (factory default 
setting: model name “pmw-f5” or 
“pmw-f55”)
Using the Wi-Fi Remote 
Commander
 Wi-Fi connecting 
status (Connected/
Disconnected)
 Status indication:
operating status, time 
data, audio level meter, 
clip name, recording 
format, media status/
remaining space, 
battery remaining 
charge/DC IN voltage
 Recording settings 
indication:
S&Q FPS, Shutter, 
Color Temp., 
Sensitivity/Gain/
Exposure Index, 
Gamma, MLUT, Color 
Bars, Auto Black, 
Auto White 
						

							Using a USB Wireless LAN Module37
Preparations
Playback screen
Cursor screen
Assign screenTablet
Main screen
 Wi-Fi connecting status (Connected/Disconnected)
 Status indication:
operating status, time data, audio level meter, clip 
name, recording format, media status/remaining space, 
battery remaining charge/DC IN voltage
 Assignable button indication:
Assignable buttons 1 to 4
 Recording settings indication:
S&Q FPS, Shutter, Color Temp., Sensitivity/Gain/
Exposure Index, Gamma, MLUT, Color Bars, Auto 
Black, Auto White
Playback screen
 Wi-Fi connecting status (Connected/Disconnected)
 Status indication
 Assignable button indication
 Playback operation button:
F Rev, Play/Pause, F Fwd, Prev, Stop, Next
Cursor screen
 Wi-Fi connecting 
status (Connected/
Disconnected)
 Status indication
 Playback operation 
button:
F Rev, Play/Pause, 
F Fwd, Prev, Stop, 
Next
 Wi-Fi connecting 
status (Connected/
Disconnected)
 Status indication
 Cursor operation 
button, menu/status 
indication:
Up, Left, Set, Right, 
Down, Cancel/Back, 
Menu, Status
 Wi-Fi connecting 
status (Connected/
Disconnected)
 Status indication
 Assignable button 
indication:
Assignable buttons 1 
to 4 
						

							Using a USB Wireless LAN Module38
Preparations
 Wi-Fi connecting status (Connected/Disconnected)
 Status indication
 Assignable button indication
 Cursor operation button, menu/status indication:
Up, Left, Set, Right, Down, Cancel/Back, Menu, 
Status
To display the Wi-Fi remote commander
The display size of the Wi-Fi remote commander 
changes according to the device screen size 
automatically.
1Make a Wi-Fi connection between the 
device and camcorder (page 36).
2Launch the browser and input http://
 (“System 
menu” > “Wi-Fi” > “IP Address”)/
rm.html in the address bar.
Example: When the IP address is 10.0.0.1, 
input http://10.0.0.1/ in the address bar.
3Input the user name and password 
(“System menu” > “Basic 
Authentication” > “User Name” or 
“Password”) on the browser.
When completing the connection, the display 
of the Wi-Fi remote commander appears on 
the device.
Operate the Wi-Fi remote commander by 
following the display.
The REC button becomes unavailable when 
the Lock switch is dragged to the right.
Notes
 Depending on the device, the Wi-Fi remote 
commander may not appear properly on the device’s 
screen even though you input http:///rm.html in the address bar. In this case, input 
“rms.html” for a smartphone or “rmt.html” for a tablet 
instead of “rm.html” at the end of the address to 
display the Wi-Fi remote commander properly.
 The Wi-Fi remote commander on the device’s screen 
may no longer match the actual status of the camcorder 
in the following cases. When this happens, refresh the 
browser on the device.
—when the camcorder is restarted while the Wi-Fi 
connection is established
—when the camcorder is controlled directly while 
the Wi-Fi connection is established
—when the device is reconnected
—when you operate forward/backward on the 
device’s browser.
 If the Wi-Fi signal is poor, the Wi-Fi remote 
commander may not work properly.
Compatible devices
The following devices, using the specified 
versions or higher, can be used as Wi-Fi remote 
commanders.
Operate the setup menu from the Wi-Fi 
remote commander (Tablet only)
To display the setup menu on the tablet, select 
“Setup Menu” on the global menu that is 
displayed by touching the Menu icon (
) on the 
upper left of the Wi-Fi remote display of the 
tablet.
To return to the camera control screen, select 
“Camera Control” on the global menu.
DeviceOSBrowser
Smartphone Android 4.3/4.4 Chrome V31
iOS 7 Safari 6
Tablet Android 4.3/4.4 Chrome V31
iOS 7 Safari 6
Menu icon 
						

							Using a USB Wireless LAN Module39
Preparations
You can set/display the following items of the 
setup menu on the Wi-Fi remote display (tablet) 
(a: compatible, –: not compatible).
Notes
 When the setup menu is displayed on the Wi-Fi remote 
commander, you cannot set the setup menu items other 
than “Basic Authentication” and “Wi-Fi” of the 
System menu on the camcorder.
 When the setup menu is displayed on the Wi-Fi remote 
commander, you cannot change the settings on the sub 
display.
Camera menu
Whitea
Offset Whitea
Blacka
Flarea
Gaina
Shuttera
Slow Shuttera
Auto Exposure –
S&Q Motiona
Color Bars –
Noise Suppressiona
Flicker Reducea
Image Inversion –
Lens Interface –
Paint menu
Gammaa
Black Gammaa
Kneea
White Clipa
Detaila
Aperturea
Skin Detaila
Matrixa
Multi Matrixa
Audio menu
Audio Input –
Audio Level –
Audio Outputa
Video menu
Output On/Offa
Output Formata
Output Settinga
Monitor LUTa
Output Displaya
VF menu
VF Setting –
Peaking –
Markera
Zebra –
Display On/Off –
TC menu
Timecodea
TC Displaya
Recording menu
Interval Reca
Picture Cache Reca
MPEG2 Proxya
Rec Controla
SDI Rec Controla
Media menu
Update Media –
Format Mediaa
Clip Naminga
File menu
All Filea
Scene Filea
User Menu Item –
User Gammaa
Monitor LUTa
Monitor 3D LUTa
Lens Filea
Maintenance menu
APR –
Te st  S aw –
Camera Config –
System menu
System Settinga
Base Settinga
Rec Formata
Genlock –
Assignable Button –
Switch / Lamp –
Fan Controla
Battery Alarm –
DC Voltage Alarm –
Language –
Clock Set –
Hours Meter –
AXS Recorder –
Basic Authentication –
Wi-Fi –
All Reset –
Ve r s i o na 
						

							Basic Operation Procedure40
Recording
Basic recording can be performed with the 
following procedures.
1Make sure that the necessary devices 
are attached to the camcorder and 
power is supplied to them.
2Load the memory card(s).
If you load two cards, recording is continued 
by automatically switching to the second 
card when the first card becomes full.
3Set the power switch (page 12) to the ON 
position.
The recording screen is displayed on the 
viewfinder screen.
4Press the REC button (page 11).
The REC lamp lights and recording begins.
Note
If the camcorder cannot start recording immediately 
after the pressing the REC button, the REC lamp 
flashes. The REC lamp lights when recording starts.
5To stop recording, press the REC 
button again.
Recording stops and the camcorder enters 
STBY (recording standby) mode.
Playing a recorded clip
You can play the recorded clip while the 
camcorder is in standby mode.
1Insert the SxS memory card.
2Press the VIEW button in the function 
button (page 14) once to display the 
VIEW-1 screen.
3Search the desired clip by pressing Prev 
or F Rev button on the sub display.
4Press the Play/Pause button on the sub 
display.
The playback image appears on the 
viewfinder.Playback operation is performed by the buttons 
on the sub display.
Play/Pause button: Pauses playback. To resume 
playback, press this button again.
F Fwd button/F Rev button: Plays fast. To return 
to normal playback, press the Play/Pause 
button.
Stop button: Stops playback or recording.
Monitoring audio
In normal playback mode, you can monitor the 
recorded audio signals through the built-in 
speaker (page 11) or connected headphones.
When connecting the headphones to the 
headphones connector (page 14), the built-in 
speaker is turned off.
You can select audio channel to be monitored and 
adjust the sound volume with “Audio Output” 
(page 75) in the Audio menu.
Cueing Up
To start playback from the top of the clip
Press the Prev button or Next button on the sub 
display (page 17). You can cue to the top of the 
desired clip by pressing the button repeatedly.
Switching the SxS memory cards
When two memory cards are loaded, press the 
SLOT SELECT button (page 14) to switch 
memory cards.
Note
You cannot switch SxS memory cards during playback.
Continuous playback of cards in slots A and B is not 
possible.
Switching to the AXS memory card
You can play the picture that is recorded on the 
AXS memory card in the AXS-R5 by developing 
simply. To switch to the AXS memory card, press 
the SELECT button of the AXS-R5. The 
playback signal is output from the output 
connector of the camcorder.
Recording
Basic Operation Procedure