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4-276-626-11(1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
PMW-F3K
PMW-F3L
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
© 2011 Sony Corporation
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apparatus has been exposed to rain or WARNING moisture, does not operate normally, or has To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, been dropped. do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT To avoid electrical shock, do not open the The nameplate is located on the bottom. cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. WARNING Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Important Safety Instructions In order to use this product
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For the customers in Europe For the Customers in Brazil only This product with the CE marking complies DESCARTE DE PILHAS E BATERIAS with the EMC Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards: � EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission) � EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity) This product is intended for use in the Pilhas e Baterias Não Recarregáveis following Ele
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Table of Contents Overview Features ...................................................................................... 9 Using the Software .................................................................. 11 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals ............................................ 12 Parts Identifications ................................................................ 13 Camcorder .................................................................... 13 IR Remote Commander (Supplied) ........
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Recording Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 36 Selecting the Video Format .................................................... 37 Selectable Formats ....................................................... 37 Switching between HD and SD .................................... 38 Changing the Format .................................................... 39 Switching the ND Filters ........................................................ 39 Using the 5600K CC
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Interval Recording .................................................................. 60 Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 60 Performing Interval Recording .................................... 60 Frame Recording .................................................................... 61 Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 61 Performing Frame Recording ....................................... 62 Picture Cache Recording ...
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Copying Clips ............................................................... 88 Deleting Clips ............................................................... 89 Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen ........................ 90 Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen (HD Mode Only) ......................................................................91 Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (HD Mode Only) ........... 92 Changing the Index Frame (HD Mode Only) .............. 92 Dividing a Clip (HD Mode Only) ........
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Automatic Retrieval of a Lens File ............................ 123 Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors and Recording Device ...... 124 Operating Clips With a Computer ...................................... 125 Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection) ....... 128 Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External Device ..................................................................128 Nonlinear Editing ....................................................... 129 Rec
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Overview Overview Features The PMW-F3K/F3L is a highly compact and Dual-Link output function high-performance digital cinema camcorder that Signals of 1080/50P or 1080/59.94P fed from the 1) uses SxS memory cards as its recording HD SDI A/B (Dual-Link) connectors can be medium. It employs a Super-35mm-equivalent recorded on an external device. single-plate CMOS sensor as the imaging device. Long recording time With the exclusive PL mount adapter, various PL- By utilizing an efficient compressi
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Overview Frame Recording function Cutting-edge Camera Technologies Frame Recording is a unique feature of the PMW- 1) F3K/F3L camcorder that is especially useful for Super 35-mm type “Exmor” CMOS sensor clay-animation shooting. With this function, The PMW-F3K/F3L is equipped with a newly images for pre-determined frame are recorded developed Super 35 “Exmor” CMOS sensor, each time the record button is pressed. which delivers excellent picture performance with full HD resolution. Shutter-a
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Overview 2)HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited. Using the Software 3)Cooke Optics Limited 4) HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries. The supplied CD-ROM (labeled “Utility All other trademarks are the property of their respective Software for XDCAM”) contains application and owners. device driver software required to access to SxS
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Overview Reading the CD-ROM Manuals Preparations The following program must be installed on your computer in order to read the documents contained on the CD-ROM. Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher Memo If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from the following URL: http://www.adobe.com/ Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. To read the documents Do the following: 1 Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM dr
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Overview PRESS L ATW B M A H PRST ND FILTER LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM ASSIGN 1 2 3 BARS/CAM F REV PLAY/PAUSE F FWD j G/S J THUMBNAIL PREV STOP NEXT l s L CACHE REC 5600K CC S&Q LCD BRIGHT AUDIO CH-1 CH-2 LEVEL 2 LCD B.LIGHT ON OFF 1 AUDIO CH-1 SELECT CH-2 AUTO MANUAL MONITOR VOLUME WHITE TC/U-BIT/ DISPLAY/ SHUTTER ASSIGN 5 GAIN BALANCE ZEBRA PEAKING STATUS DURATION BATT INFO OFF ON OFF Parts Identifications For functions and usage, see the pages shown in parentheses. Camcorder 1 2 4 3 Upper o
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ASSIGN 6 REC START/STOP ASSIGN 7 Overview W REC REVIEW ASSIGN 8 HDMI OUT AUDIO IN LINK (HDV/DV) CH-1 MIC LINE MIC+48V CH-2 REMOTE MIC LINE MIC+48V SPARE CH-1 AUDIO OUT CH-2 EXPANDED FOCUS T 1 Operation block on the handle (page 16) 2 3 4 13 5 14 15 6 REC START/ 16 STOP 7 ASSIGN 4 17 8 AUTO 18 9 10 WHT BAL 11 12 1. Viewfinder (page 26) 16. Flange focal length adjustment screw (page 28) 2. Eyepiece focusing knob (page 26) 17. ASSIGN 4 (assignable 4) button (page 58) 3. Post for the shoulder stra
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Overview LCD BRIGHT LCD B.LIGHT ON OFF Side panel 1 18 17 LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM CACHE ASSIGN REC 123 2 16 5600K CC S&Q ND FILTER AUDIO CH-1 CH-2 LEVEL 2 15 3 1 AUDIO CH-1 CH-2 SELECT AUTO 14 MANUAL OFF MONITOR VOLUME 13 SHUTTER WHITE TC/U-BIT/ DISPLAY/ GAIN BALANCE ZEBRA PEAKING STATUS DURATION BATT INFO ASSIGN 5 OFF ON 4 L ATW B M A H PRST 56 7 8 91011 12 1. ASSIGN (assignable) 1/2/3 buttons (page 18. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor 58) (page 25) The display is turned on when you u
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Overview Operation block on the handle Rear panel Operation block 3 1 2 12 34 AB HD SDI MENU SEL/SET CANCEL BATTERY RELEASE AB PICTURE PROFILE 1. Protective cover (page 36) 2. ASSIGN 6/7 (assignable 6 and 7) buttons (page 58) 3. REC START/STOP (recording start/stop) button (page 36) SLOT SELECT ON OFF DC IN 5 Upper operation block 13 2 4 1. MENU (menu display ON/OFF) button BARS/CAM F REV PLAY/PAUSE F FWD (page 100) j G/SJ 2. SEL/SET (selection/set) dial (Jog dial) THUMBNAIL PREV STOP NEXT (
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Overview Connector block Bottom 1 AB HD SDI 12 MENU SEL/SET CANCEL SDI OUT BATTERY RELEASE AB PICTURE PROFILE 8 VIDEO OUT 9 TC IN 10 TC OUT 11 SLOT SELECT ON OFF 12 GENLOCK IN DC IN 13 1. Tripod receptacles Note 234567 Check that the size of the hole matches the 1. HD SDI A/B (Dual-Link) connectors screw of the tripod. If they do not match, the (BNC type) (page 125) camcorder cannot be attached to the tripod 2. DC IN (DC power input) connector securely. (page 22) 2. Backup battery holder (pa
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Overview IR Remote Commander (Supplied) Lenses (Supplied with the PMW- F3K) The buttons without remarks can be used in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder. 12 1 2 PUSH SET 1 T SHOTMARK ZOOM 2 W 9 50 3 THUMBNAIL SUB CLIP 10 4 PREV PLAY/PAUSE NEXT STOP . u > x 11 FREV FFWD 5 m M REC REC PAUSE PUSH AF 6 12 z X 7 13 The illustration shows the SCL-P50T20. 8 1. Focus ring 1. ZOOM T/W (telephoto/wide-angle) 2. Iris ring button It does not function at present. 2. SHOTMARK 1
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Overview On-Screen Indications Indications in E-E Display/Recording Mode 1) When this unit is in E-E Display /Recording Remarks mode, pressing the DISPLAY/BATT INFO [M]: The indication of the items named with this button displays the statuses and settings of this suffix can be independently turned on/off unit on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. with “Display On/Off” of the LCD/VF SET When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO menu (see page 111). button again, these indications are canceled. [A]:
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Overview 7. Zoom position indication [M] (page 48) 8. Electric color compensation filter indication [M] (page 40) 9. ND filter indication [M] (page 39) 10. TLCS mode indication [M] (page 105) Backlight mode Standard mode STD STD Spotlight mode 11. White balance mode and color temperature indications [M] (page 40) 12. Picture profile indication [M] (page 67) 13. Iris position indication [M] (page 48) 14. Gain indication [M] (page 45) 15. Shutter mode/shutter speed indication [M] (page 46) 16.
