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4-276-626-12(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 .................................................................................... 10 Using the Software .................................................................. 13 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals ............................................ 13 Parts Identifications ................................................................ 14 Camcorder .................................................................... 14 IR Remote Commander (Supplied) .........
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Recording Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 38 Selecting the Video Format .................................................... 40 Selectable Formats ....................................................... 40 Switching between HD and SD .................................... 41 Changing the Format .................................................... 41 Switching the ND Filters ........................................................ 42 Using the 5600K CC
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Interval Recording .................................................................. 62 Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 63 Performing Interval Recording .................................... 63 Frame Recording .................................................................... 64 Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 64 Performing Frame Recording ....................................... 64 Picture Cache Recording ...
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Clip Operations ....................................................................... 92 Clip Operation Menus .................................................. 92 Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus ........... 93 Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip ............. 94 Adding/Deleting the OK Mark to/from a Clip (HD Mode Only) .................................................... 95 Copying Clips ............................................................... 95 Deleting Clips
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Retrieving the Setup File ............................................ 131 Resetting to the Standard Values ............................... 131 Lens Files ............................................................................... 132 Saving a Lens File ...................................................... 132 Retrieving Lens Files ................................................. 133 Automatic Retrieval of a Lens File ............................ 133 Connecting External Devices Connecting
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Optional Accessories .................................................. 158 Index ....................................................................................... 160 Table of Contents 9
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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 output. This feature is effective when you create shooting over long periods of time and also when digital masters using digital processing. creating pictures with special effects of extremely quick motion. Cutting-edge Camera Technologies Frame Recording function Frame Recording is a unique feature of the PMW- 1) Super 35-mm type “Exmor” CMOS sensor F3K/F3L camcorder that is especially useful for The PMW-F3K/F3L is equipped with a newly clay-animation shooting. With this function,
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Overview � Histogram indicator Korea � 3.5-inch color LCD monitor http://bp.sony.co.kr/xdcamex � Easy-to-see color viewfinder China � Eight assignable buttons http://pro.sony.com.cn/minisite/XDCAMEX � Long operating time with a battery pack Japan � Wide array of interfaces, including USB, 1) 4) http://www.sony.co.jp/XDCAMEX i.LINK , and HDMI � ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) � Built-in ND filter wheel and electric CC filter (5600K) � Selectable gain � High-speed picture search: ×4, ×15, ×24
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Overview Using the Software Reading the CD-ROM Manuals The supplied CD-ROM (labeled “Utility Preparations Software for XDCAM”) contains application and device driver software required to access to SxS The following program must be installed on your memory cards from a computer and to manage computer in order to read the documents material shot with the camcorder. contained on the CD-ROM. Information about how to install the software is Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher provided in PDF for
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Overview PRESS L ATW B A M 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 CH-2 SELECT 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 5 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 17) 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 27) 16. Flange focal length adjustment screw (page 30) 2. Eyepiece focusing knob (page 27) 17. ASSIGN 4 (assignable 4) button (page 61) 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 61) (page 26) 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 38) 2. ASSIGN 6/7 (assignable 6 and 7) buttons (page 61) 3. REC START/STOP (recording start/stop) button (page 38) 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 107) j G/SJ 2. SEL/SET (selection/set) dial (Jog dial) THUMBNAIL PREV STOP NEXT (
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Overview For operation from the remote control device, Connector block refer to the Supplement in the supplied CD- ROM labeled “Manuals for Solid-State Memory 1 Camcorder.” AB HD SDI 13. SPARE connector (10-pin) It does not function at present. MENU SEL/SET CANCEL SDI OUT BATTERY RELEASE AB PICTURE PROFILE Bottom 8 VIDEO OUT 9 TC IN 10 12 3 TC OUT 11 SLOT SELECT ON OFF 12 GENLOCK IN DC IN 13 234567 1. HD SDI A/B (Dual-Link) connectors (BNC type) (page 135) 2. DC IN (DC power input) connector
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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 119). button again, these indications are canceled. [A]:
