Sony PXW-FS7 Instruction Manual

Getting 4K Output from
a Sony
®
PXW-FS7 Camera
This document describes what is required to get 4K out of the Sony PXF-FS7 through HDMI on the PIX-E
monitors. Several things are necessary and should be completed in the following order:
• The recording format must be set to a 4K-capable format.
• The HDMI Output must be set appropriately.
Setting the Recording Format
To set the PXW-FS7’s recording format:
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Press the MENU button on the camera.
3. Select System > Rec Format > Video Format.
4. Set the value to one of the following:
• 4096x2160 29.97p
• 4096x2160 23.98p
• 3840x2160 29.97p
• 3840x2160 23.98p
Note: These rates assume that System > Country is set to NTSC area. When set to PAL area, 25p
rates are available. The 59.94 4K rate is not supported by PIX-E monitors.
Setting up HDMI Recording Output
Properly setting up HDMI recording output requires adjustments to the audio output and multiple video
settings.
To set up HDMI recording output:
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Press the MENU button on the camera.
3. Select Video > Output On/Off > HDMI, and set the value to ON.
4. Select Video > Output Format, and set the value to either 4096x2160p or 3840x2160p.
5. Select Video > Monitor LUT > HDMI, and set the value to MLUT OFF. This setting ensures no lookup
table is applied to the recording.
6. Select Video > Output Display, and set the value to OFF. This turns off the on-screen display from the
HDMI out.
7. Select Audio > Audio Output > HDMI Output Ch, and set the value to either CH1/CH2 or CH3/Ch4.
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Sony PXW-FS7 Specifications

General

Sensor type	CMOS
Total megapixels	- MP
Optical sensor size	- \
Optical zoom	- x
Image stabilizer	No
Interchangeable lens	Yes
Lens mount interface	Sony A
Memory slots	2
Camcorder media type	Memory card
Compatible memory cards	SD, XQD
Internal storage capacity	- GB
ISO sensitivity	2000
Built-in flash	-
Camera shutter speed	1/3 - 1/9000 s
Display diagonal	3.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)	1560000 pixels
Camcorder type	Shoulder camcorder
Minimum illumination	0.7 lx
Product color	Black
Video resolutions	3840 x 2160, 4096 x 2160 pixels
Supported video modes	2160p
Video formats supported	XAVC-I
Maximum video resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum image resolution	- pixels
Audio formats supported	LPCM
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0
Battery capacity	- mAh
Battery life (max)	- h
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Cables included	DC, USB
Power consumption (typical)	19 W

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	247 mm
Width	156 mm
Height	239 mm
Weight	2000 g