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Recording in RAW format using a RAW recorder
(sold separately)
Obtaining an install key
In order to use the RAW recording function
on the PXW-FS5, it is necessary to
purchase the “CBKZ-FS5RIF” (sold
separately), obtain the install key via the
Internet according to the following
procedure, then install the option on the
camcorder.
For details, follow the procedure in the
Installation Guide of the “CBKZ-FS5RIF”
(sold separately).
Connecting devices for recording
Signals output from the SDI OUT jack of
this camcorder can be converted by the
HXR-IFR5 (sold separately), and recorded
as RAW images on the AXS-R5 (sold
separately).
• The software version of the AXS-R5 must
be Ver. 1.20 or later.
When shooting RAW images, the following
settings on the camera are recommended.
– White balance: 3200K, 4300K, or 5500K
– ISO sensitivity/gain: Minimum ISO
sensitivity/0 dB
Notes when shooting RAW images
• You can trigger an external recorder to
start/stop recording by pressing the
START/STOP button on the camcorder.
However, the status of the external
recorder cannot be checked on the LCD
screen.
• Triggering an external recorder is always
enabled when recording in RAW. The
recording trigger status is displayed on the
LCD screen of the camcorder. For details,
see the icon description (p. 71).
• The recording date, time, and color bars
cannot be recorded when recording in
RAW.
• Flicker adjustment is disabled.
• Images are recorded in 17:9 in RAW, but
are displayed on the LCD screen of the
camcorder in 16:9 (Edge Crop).
• When recording in RAW, SDI output
settings are disabled.
• RAW images recorded on an external
recorder cannot be played back on this
camcorder. To view recorded RAW
Preparing to record in RAW
mode
* On the PXW-FS5, this function is supported
using Ver. 2.0 or later. An upgrade license for
the option is required (see page 5).
Purchase the “CBKZ-FS5RIF” (sold
separately).
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Obtain an install key.
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Install the option on the camcorder.
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Record in RAW mode.
* On the PXW-FS5M2/FS5M2K, purchase and
installation of an option is not required.
75
Ω
coaxial cable
(commercially available)
Battery
pack
HXR-IFR5
Interface Unit
AXS-R5 RAW
Recorder
Camcorder