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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
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
Operating Instructions
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... Contents Overview Preparations 4 Table of Contents Features 9 Using the Software 11 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals 12 Parts Identifications 13 Camcorder 13 IR Remote Commander (Supplied 18 Lenses (Supplied with the PMW-F3K 18 On-Screen Indications 19 Indications in E-E Display/Recording Mode 19 Power Supply 21 Using a Battery Pack 21 Using AC...
... Contents Overview Preparations 4 Table of Contents Features 9 Using the Software 11 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals 12 Parts Identifications 13 Camcorder 13 IR Remote Commander (Supplied 18 Lenses (Supplied with the PMW-F3K 18 On-Screen Indications 19 Indications in E-E Display/Recording Mode 19 Power Supply 21 Using a Battery Pack 21 Using AC...
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... 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 Recording External Input Signals 129 About i.LINK 130 External Synchronization 131 Appendixes Important Notes on Operation... 142 General 142 Camera Block 143 Audio Block 143 Displays 143 Media Block 143 Inputs/Outputs 144 Lenses (Supplied with the PMW-F3K 144 Supplied Accessories 145 Optional Accessories 145 Index 146 8 Table of Contents
... 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 Recording External Input Signals 129 About i.LINK 130 External Synchronization 131 Appendixes Important Notes on Operation... 142 General 142 Camera Block 143 Audio Block 143 Displays 143 Media Block 143 Inputs/Outputs 144 Lenses (Supplied with the PMW-F3K 144 Supplied Accessories 145 Optional Accessories 145 Index 146 8 Table of Contents
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... any of these recording formats, allowing for copying, transferring, sharing, and archiving. Overview Overview Features The PMW-F3K/F3L is a highly compact and high-performance digital cinema camcorder that uses SxS1) memory cards as a visual reference, allowing the operator to cue-up to a desired...one clip. HD Recording System Nonlinear recording media Using SxS memory cards, the PMW-F3K/F3L offers nonlinear capabilities such as the imaging device. In addition to HD video recording, the PMWF3K/F3L can be used. High-quality uncompressed audio recording In addition to HD video...
... any of these recording formats, allowing for copying, transferring, sharing, and archiving. Overview Overview Features The PMW-F3K/F3L is a highly compact and high-performance digital cinema camcorder that uses SxS1) memory cards as a visual reference, allowing the operator to cue-up to a desired...one clip. HD Recording System Nonlinear recording media Using SxS memory cards, the PMW-F3K/F3L offers nonlinear capabilities such as the imaging device. In addition to HD video recording, the PMWF3K/F3L can be used. High-quality uncompressed audio recording In addition to HD video...
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...-see color viewfinder • Eight assignable buttons • Long operating time with the PMW-F3K. Focus-assistance functions Functions for pre-determined frame are trademarks of the PMWF3K/F3L camcorder that intermittently records signals at maximum) in ND filter wheel and electric CC filter (5600K... HD resolution. Shutter-angle settings In addition to the electric shutter speed controls, the PMW-F3K/F3L also has a "shutter angle" control, which enables you to those of Sony's legendary CineAlta1) family, though compact offers native 23.98P recording capability. Picture Cache...
...-see color viewfinder • Eight assignable buttons • Long operating time with the PMW-F3K. Focus-assistance functions Functions for pre-determined frame are trademarks of the PMWF3K/F3L camcorder that intermittently records signals at maximum) in ND filter wheel and electric CC filter (5600K... HD resolution. Shutter-angle settings In addition to the electric shutter speed controls, the PMW-F3K/F3L also has a "shutter angle" control, which enables you to those of Sony's legendary CineAlta1) family, though compact offers native 23.98P recording capability. Picture Cache...
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... shoe for Cooke /i lenses Hot shoe for other lenses usable with the PMW-F3K/F3L, ask a Sony service representative. Caution Do not leave the camcorder with the alignment pin at the upper part of the lens mount of the camcorder is not correct, a warning message will be focused in place. 3 ... a Lens 1 Turn the lens mount frame counterclockwise and remove the mount cap from the lens mount. Usable lenses The following lenses are supplied with the PMWF3K. • SCL-P35T20 (focal length: 35mm) • SCL-P50T20 (focal length: 50mm) • SCL-P85T20 (focal length: 85mm) In addition to...
... shoe for Cooke /i lenses Hot shoe for other lenses usable with the PMW-F3K/F3L, ask a Sony service representative. Caution Do not leave the camcorder with the alignment pin at the upper part of the lens mount of the camcorder is not correct, a warning message will be focused in place. 3 ... a Lens 1 Turn the lens mount frame counterclockwise and remove the mount cap from the lens mount. Usable lenses The following lenses are supplied with the PMWF3K. • SCL-P35T20 (focal length: 35mm) • SCL-P50T20 (focal length: 50mm) • SCL-P85T20 (focal length: 85mm) In addition to...
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Contact a Sony service representative for this camcorder can be adjusted by rotating the adjustment screw. Adjusting the flange focal length Adjustment of the flange focal length (distance between the lens mount attachment ... cap to remove. Counterclockwise rotation lengthens the flange focal length and clockwise rotation shortens it by retrieving the appropriate file when changing lenses. Starting the camcorder with the PMW-F3K are aberration correction lenses. For details on the lens files, see "Lens Files" on page 122.
Contact a Sony service representative for this camcorder can be adjusted by rotating the adjustment screw. Adjusting the flange focal length Adjustment of the flange focal length (distance between the lens mount attachment ... cap to remove. Counterclockwise rotation lengthens the flange focal length and clockwise rotation shortens it by retrieving the appropriate file when changing lenses. Starting the camcorder with the PMW-F3K are aberration correction lenses. For details on the lens files, see "Lens Files" on page 122.
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... t e r Color Bar Type F l i c ker Reduce Execute B Cancel B B : Mul t i B 3 Select "Execute" to be displayed after several attempts, consult your Sony service representative. If the error message continues to start the black balance adjustment. Recording • When you execute the adjustment in a memory mode, the adjusted.... 1 Close the iris. Adjusting the Black Balance With this camcorder, you execute the adjustment in ATW mode, adjustment in -progress message is used, cover the lens entirely with the PMW-F3K, close the iris. During adjustment, an in ATW is displayed...
... t e r Color Bar Type F l i c ker Reduce Execute B Cancel B B : Mul t i B 3 Select "Execute" to be displayed after several attempts, consult your Sony service representative. If the error message continues to start the black balance adjustment. Recording • When you execute the adjustment in a memory mode, the adjusted.... 1 Close the iris. Adjusting the Black Balance With this camcorder, you execute the adjustment in ATW mode, adjustment in -progress message is used, cover the lens entirely with the PMW-F3K, close the iris. During adjustment, an in ATW is displayed...
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.../UB SET menu as follows: Mode: Preset Run: Free Run 2 Press the TC/U-BIT/DURATION button so that of another unit The timecode of your camcorder with "23.98P Output" (page 109) of the VIDEO SET menu. NTSC Area/NTSC(J) Area Video format HQ 1920/59.94i HQ 1920/29.97P... for the reference signal can also be made in synchronization with "Genlock" (page 117) of the OTHERS menu. External Synchronization When multiple units of the PMW-F3K/F3L are used in the same shooting location, recording can be made with a specific reference signal, and the timecode can be matched among all the...
.../UB SET menu as follows: Mode: Preset Run: Free Run 2 Press the TC/U-BIT/DURATION button so that of another unit The timecode of your camcorder with "23.98P Output" (page 109) of the VIDEO SET menu. NTSC Area/NTSC(J) Area Video format HQ 1920/59.94i HQ 1920/29.97P... for the reference signal can also be made in synchronization with "Genlock" (page 117) of the OTHERS menu. External Synchronization When multiple units of the PMW-F3K/F3L are used in the same shooting location, recording can be made with a specific reference signal, and the timecode can be matched among all the...
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... extended period, files in the camcorder at the factory. The backup battery retains the date, time, and timecode in fire. • Batteries shall not be fragmented, disabling proper recording/storage. WARNING • Battery may be exposed to play materials recorded on the PMW-F3K/F3L, any media in which clips...battery, you dispose of the backup battery When the backup battery's voltage falls, the backup battery low-voltage warning appears on the PMW-F3K/F3L. When you must obey the law in the medium then perform formatting of the medium using "Format Media" (page 119) of the...
... extended period, files in the camcorder at the factory. The backup battery retains the date, time, and timecode in fire. • Batteries shall not be fragmented, disabling proper recording/storage. WARNING • Battery may be exposed to play materials recorded on the PMW-F3K/F3L, any media in which clips...battery, you dispose of the backup battery When the backup battery's voltage falls, the backup battery low-voltage warning appears on the PMW-F3K/F3L. When you must obey the law in the medium then perform formatting of the medium using "Format Media" (page 119) of the...
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...application software, SxS Device Driver Software) (1) Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder (PDF Operating Instructions and Supplement) (1) Operating Instructions (English version and Japanese version, 1 each) SxS Device Driver Software End-User License Agreement (1) With PMW-F3K only SCL-P35T20 (focal length: 35mm) (1) SCL-P50T20 (focal length... (for "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HXA" series) MEAD-SD01 (for backup) (1) It is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF...
...application software, SxS Device Driver Software) (1) Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder (PDF Operating Instructions and Supplement) (1) Operating Instructions (English version and Japanese version, 1 each) SxS Device Driver Software End-User License Agreement (1) With PMW-F3K only SCL-P35T20 (focal length: 35mm) (1) SCL-P50T20 (focal length... (for "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HXA" series) MEAD-SD01 (for backup) (1) It is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF FAILURE OF...
Supplement
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4-276-624-11(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-F3K PMW-F3L Supplement © 2011 Sony Corporation
4-276-624-11(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-F3K PMW-F3L Supplement © 2011 Sony Corporation
Supplement
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Foreword Using an External Hard Disk This supplement contains the following supplementary information about the PMW-F3K/ F3L. • Using an External Hard Disk • Using a Media Adaptor • Operating via the REMOTE Connector • Output Formats and Limitations You can be ... use an optional PHU-60K, PHU-120K, or PHU-120R Professional Hard Disk Unit with the PHU-60K/120K/120R. The POWER indicator of the camcorder. Foreword / Using an External Hard Disk 3 MENU A SEL/SET CAN B PICTURE P SLOT SELECT DC IN ON OFF Insert so that the cable extends upward. 3 Turn...
Foreword Using an External Hard Disk This supplement contains the following supplementary information about the PMW-F3K/ F3L. • Using an External Hard Disk • Using a Media Adaptor • Operating via the REMOTE Connector • Output Formats and Limitations You can be ... use an optional PHU-60K, PHU-120K, or PHU-120R Professional Hard Disk Unit with the PHU-60K/120K/120R. The POWER indicator of the camcorder. Foreword / Using an External Hard Disk 3 MENU A SEL/SET CAN B PICTURE P SLOT SELECT DC IN ON OFF Insert so that the cable extends upward. 3 Turn...