Sony PXW-FS7 User manual

4-562-025-11 (1)
© 2014 Sony Corporation
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
PXW-FS7

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Overview
System Configuration ............................................................... 6
Location and Function of Parts ............................................... 7
Viewfinder .................................................................... 11
Eyepiece ....................................................................... 11
Lens (PXW-FS7K only) ............................................... 11
Grip Remote Control .................................................... 11
Infrared Remote Control .............................................. 12
Extension Unit (Option) ............................................... 12
Screen Display ......................................................................... 13
Viewfinder Screen ........................................................ 13
Status Screen ................................................................ 15
Preparation
Power Supply ........................................................................... 18
Using a Battery Pack .................................................... 18
Attaching Devices .................................................................... 20
Attaching the Microphone Holder ............................... 20
Attaching the Viewfinder ............................................. 21
Attaching the Eyepiece ................................................ 22
Attaching a Lens .......................................................... 23
Attaching the Grip Remote Control ............................. 24
Setting the Clock ..................................................................... 25
Configuring Basic Camcorder Operation ............................ 26
Shooting Mode ............................................................. 26
Color Space .................................................................. 26
Using XQD Memory Cards .................................................... 26
About XQD Memory Cards ......................................... 26
Inserting an XQD Memory Card .................................. 27
Ejecting XQD Memory Cards ...................................... 27
Switching Between XQD Memory Cards .................... 27
Formatting (Initializing) XQD Memory Cards ............ 27
Checking the Remaining Recording Time ................... 27
Using a Utility SD Card .......................................................... 28
Supported SD Cards ..................................................... 28
Inserting an SD Card .................................................... 28
Ejecting the SD Card .................................................... 28
Table of Contents

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Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards .............................. 29
Checking the Remaining Capacity ............................... 29
Using the XDCA-FS7 .............................................................. 29
Attaching the XDCA-FS7 ............................................ 29
Removing the XDCA-FS7 ........................................... 30
Attaching the Battery Pack ........................................... 30
Removing the Battery Pack .......................................... 31
Switching the Timecode Input/Output ......................... 31
Using an HXR-IFR5 and AXS-R5 ......................................... 31
Connecting the HXR-IFR5 to the Camcorder .............. 31
Removing the HXR-IFR5 ............................................ 31
Using the Infrared Remote Control ...................................... 32
Using Wi-Fi Remote Control ................................................. 33
Shooting
Basic Operation Procedure .................................................... 35
Adjusting the Focus Automatically .............................. 36
Adjusting the Focus Manually ..................................... 36
Monitoring Audio ......................................................... 37
Switching Between XQD Memory Cards .................... 37
Changing Basic Settings ......................................................... 38
Selecting the Recording Format ................................... 38
Adjusting the Brightness .............................................. 38
Adjusting for Natural Colors (White Balance) ............ 39
Setting the Audio to Record ......................................... 40
Specifying Time Data .................................................. 41
Useful Functions ...................................................................... 42
Assignable Buttons/Dials ............................................. 42
Slow & Quick Motion .................................................. 43
Picture Cache Recording (Picture Cache Rec) ............. 43
Reviewing a Recording (Rec Review) ......................... 44
Self Portrait Mode ........................................................ 44
Displaying Peaking ...................................................... 45
Displaying Zebra .......................................................... 45
Obtaining Location Information (GPS) ....................... 46
Shooting in Cine EI Mode ............................................ 46
Recording RAW Video ................................................ 46
Connecting Devices using Wireless LAN .............................. 47
Attaching the IFU-WLM3 ............................................ 48
Attaching the CBK-WA100 ......................................... 48
One-touch Connection of NFC-enabled Devices
(Using IFU-WLM3 Only) ...................................... 49
Displaying the Wi-Fi Remote Control .................................. 50

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Thumbnail Screen
Thumbnail Screen ................................................................... 51
Screen Layout ............................................................... 51
Playing Clips ............................................................................ 52
Playing Recorded Clips ................................................ 52
Clip Operations ....................................................................... 53
Thumbnail Menu Operations ....................................... 53
Thumbnail menu items ................................................. 53
Menu Display and Settings
Setup Menu Configuration and Hierarchy .......................... 54
Setup Menu Organization ............................................ 54
Setup Menu Operations .......................................................... 56
Setup Menu List ...................................................................... 57
User Menu .................................................................... 57
Edit User Menu ............................................................ 58
Camera Menu ............................................................... 58
Paint Menu ................................................................... 63
Audio Menu ................................................................. 69
Video Menu .................................................................. 70
VF Menu ...................................................................... 72
TC/UB Menu ................................................................ 76
Recording Menu ........................................................... 77
Thumbnail Menu .......................................................... 78
Media Menu ................................................................. 79
File Menu ..................................................................... 80
System Menu ................................................................ 82
External Device Connection
Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices ...... 89
External Synchronization ....................................................... 90
Managing/Editing Clips using a Computer .......................... 91
Connecting using a USB Cable .................................... 91

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Appendix
Usage Precautions ................................................................... 93
Output Formats and Limitations .......................................... 94
Video Formats and Output Signals ............................. 94
Operation Warnings ............................................................. 105
Error Messages ........................................................... 105
Warning Messages ..................................................... 105
Caution and Operation Messages ............................... 106
Licenses .................................................................................. 107
MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License .................. 107
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ................... 107
Obtaining Software Under the GPL/LGPL
License ................................................................. 108
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ..................... 108
Open Software Licenses ............................................. 113
Specifications ......................................................................... 113
General ....................................................................... 113
Camera Section .......................................................... 115
Audio Section ............................................................. 115
Input/Output Section .................................................. 115
Display Section .......................................................... 116
Media Slot Section ..................................................... 116
Supplied Accessories ................................................. 116
Software Downloads .................................................. 117
Trademarks ................................................................. 118