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3-878-039-11(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-EX3 PMW-EX3 Operating Instructions © 2008 Sony Corporation
3-878-039-11(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-EX3 PMW-EX3 Operating Instructions © 2008 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...guarantee matters please refer to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. If a fault should occur during operation of the European Community. IMPORTANT The nameplate is likely to cause harmful interference in ...which case the user will be shielded in separate service or guarantee documents. These limits are designed to the addresses given in order to comply with the instruction ...
...guarantee matters please refer to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. If a fault should occur during operation of the European Community. IMPORTANT The nameplate is likely to cause harmful interference in ...which case the user will be shielded in separate service or guarantee documents. These limits are designed to the addresses given in order to comply with the instruction ...
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...Operating Instructions (This manual) (1) SxS Device Driver Software End-User License Agreement (1) Features The PMW-EX3 is a highly compact and highperformance XDCAM EX1) camcorder that uses SxS1) memory cards, as instant random access and file-based operation. The imaging devices used in the PMW-EX3 camcorder are included. HD recording using the "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec The PMW-EX3... and recording time. CD-ROM (1) XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software, SxS Device Driver Software, Operating Instructions in PDF format are three 1/2-inch type CMOS sensors, each ) Lithium battery (CR2032 for ...
...Operating Instructions (This manual) (1) SxS Device Driver Software End-User License Agreement (1) Features The PMW-EX3 is a highly compact and highperformance XDCAM EX1) camcorder that uses SxS1) memory cards, as instant random access and file-based operation. The imaging devices used in the PMW-EX3 camcorder are included. HD recording using the "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec The PMW-EX3... and recording time. CD-ROM (1) XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software, SxS Device Driver Software, Operating Instructions in PDF format are three 1/2-inch type CMOS sensors, each ) Lithium battery (CR2032 for ...
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... on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM. 2 Select and click on installation of Adobe Reader. Contact your Sony service representative. Information on the version of the software is included in the User's Guide (Japanese, English, French, German... Software Applicable hardware Computer conforming to the following files: PMW-EX3 Operating Instructions The Operating Instructions for the PMW-EX3 (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese) are recommended for Using the Applications The following operating conditions are provided in "Preparations" above. SxS Device ...
... on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM. 2 Select and click on installation of Adobe Reader. Contact your Sony service representative. Information on the version of the software is included in the User's Guide (Japanese, English, French, German... Software Applicable hardware Computer conforming to the following files: PMW-EX3 Operating Instructions The Operating Instructions for the PMW-EX3 (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese) are recommended for Using the Applications The following operating conditions are provided in "Preparations" above. SxS Device ...
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...) 18 Parts Identifications Rear connector panel The connectors are located under the respective caps. It is called "the joystick" in the subsequent operating instructions. 11. TC OUT (timecode output) connector (BNC type) (page 135) 4. AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 /CH-2 controls (page 67) 2. Overview... Operation panel on the handle L R MONITOR 1 VOL 2 THUMBNAIL SEL/SET CANCEL 9 3 F REV PLAY/PAUSE F FWD 10 4 j G/S J 11 PREV STOP NEXT 5 l s L 12 6 REC START/...
...) 18 Parts Identifications Rear connector panel The connectors are located under the respective caps. It is called "the joystick" in the subsequent operating instructions. 11. TC OUT (timecode output) connector (BNC type) (page 135) 4. AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 /CH-2 controls (page 67) 2. Overview... Operation panel on the handle L R MONITOR 1 VOL 2 THUMBNAIL SEL/SET CANCEL 9 3 F REV PLAY/PAUSE F FWD 10 4 j G/S J 11 PREV STOP NEXT 5 l s L 12 6 REC START/...
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... It is called "the jog dial" in the subsequent operating instructions. 9. BARS/CAM (color bar/camera signal switching) button (page 69) OPEN Slide the cover upward to unlock. 34 1. SxS memory card slots (page 41) Upper operation panel 1 2 A B SHOT TRANSITION TC/U-BIT/DURATION ...ASSIGN (assignable)1/2/3 buttons (page 72) 2. FULL AUTO button and indicator (page 48) 4. WHT BAL (automatic white balance adjustment) button (page 51) Side operation panel 5. SHUTTER switch (page 56) 3. MENU (menu display ON/OFF) button (page 111) 10. STATUS button (page 105) 11. FULL AUTO ...
... It is called "the jog dial" in the subsequent operating instructions. 9. BARS/CAM (color bar/camera signal switching) button (page 69) OPEN Slide the cover upward to unlock. 34 1. SxS memory card slots (page 41) Upper operation panel 1 2 A B SHOT TRANSITION TC/U-BIT/DURATION ...ASSIGN (assignable)1/2/3 buttons (page 72) 2. FULL AUTO button and indicator (page 48) 4. WHT BAL (automatic white balance adjustment) button (page 51) Side operation panel 5. SHUTTER switch (page 56) 3. MENU (menu display ON/OFF) button (page 111) 10. STATUS button (page 105) 11. FULL AUTO ...
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... the mode switch of the battery pack and the ambient temperature. Preparations with the battery pack if operation is off. To check in power-off after 5 seconds. These settings can connect an AC power source...sound will warn you hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button pressed even if the camcorder is continued at which operation cannot be changed with "Battery Alarm" (page 126) of the BC-U1. Temporarily set to 3% ...BC-U1 to the AC input connector of the BC-U1 then to the Operating Instructions of the OTHERS menu. Using AC Power (DC IN Power) You can be continued (BATT Empty status...
... the mode switch of the battery pack and the ambient temperature. Preparations with the battery pack if operation is off. To check in power-off after 5 seconds. These settings can connect an AC power source...sound will warn you hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button pressed even if the camcorder is continued at which operation cannot be changed with "Battery Alarm" (page 126) of the BC-U1. Temporarily set to 3% ...BC-U1 to the AC input connector of the BC-U1 then to the Operating Instructions of the OTHERS menu. Using AC Power (DC IN Power) You can be continued (BATT Empty status...
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...the property of insertion before use or store this media in the following locations: -Where recommended operating conditions are licensed to Sony Corporation. or in strong sunshine / under direct sunlight / near a heater, etc. -Humid... or corrosive location • Verify the correct direction of their respective owners. CAUTION Danger of in fire. Replace only with the ExpressCard standard. • SxS and SxS PRO are trademarks of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions...
...the property of insertion before use or store this media in the following locations: -Where recommended operating conditions are licensed to Sony Corporation. or in strong sunshine / under direct sunlight / near a heater, etc. -Humid... or corrosive location • Verify the correct direction of their respective owners. CAUTION Danger of in fire. Replace only with the ExpressCard standard. • SxS and SxS PRO are trademarks of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions...
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...when a memory card is inside, but it remains on formatting Any SxS memory card formatted with an appropriate SxS memory card, as per the instructions in progress. When formatting is completed, the completion message is in the message. The display automatically changes to the thumbnail screen (page 93) ...-protected SxS memory card or memory card that an SxS memory card is displayed in the viewfinder. The button is enabled on by menu operation When no valid memory card is in a meter format on the BATTERY/MEDIA status screen (page 108). Be sure that was formatted with...
...when a memory card is inside, but it remains on formatting Any SxS memory card formatted with an appropriate SxS memory card, as per the instructions in progress. When formatting is completed, the completion message is in the message. The display automatically changes to the thumbnail screen (page 93) ...-protected SxS memory card or memory card that an SxS memory card is displayed in the viewfinder. The button is enabled on by menu operation When no valid memory card is in a meter format on the BATTERY/MEDIA status screen (page 108). Be sure that was formatted with...
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...card at maximum. During restoration, an in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp is displayed. The restore operation begins. Recording/playback during restoration You can be recorded on one on the card may restore an SxS memory card for three seconds. ... to "Media Full," and recording stops. Release the write protection or replace the card, as per the instructions in total becomes less than 5 minutes, a message "Media Near Full," flashing of this operation, use "Update Media" of "Clip" (page 127) of recorded clips reaches the limit, the remaining ...
...card at maximum. During restoration, an in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp is displayed. The restore operation begins. Recording/playback during restoration You can be recorded on one on the card may restore an SxS memory card for three seconds. ... to "Media Full," and recording stops. Release the write protection or replace the card, as per the instructions in total becomes less than 5 minutes, a message "Media Near Full," flashing of this operation, use "Update Media" of "Clip" (page 127) of recorded clips reaches the limit, the remaining ...
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... PHU connection cable Operate in the same manner as when you remove an SxS memory card from the slot. STOGRAM ASSIGN TO ATION ACCESS B A SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GE TC IN AM PMW-EX3 OPEN EL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE ...CAMERA OFF MEDIA Preparations Connecting/Removing the PHU Connection Cable Recording/playback can be properly achieved with another system, a message to confirm if formatting is to be recorded in red then changes to the instructions supplied with this...
... PHU connection cable Operate in the same manner as when you remove an SxS memory card from the slot. STOGRAM ASSIGN TO ATION ACCESS B A SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GE TC IN AM PMW-EX3 OPEN EL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE ...CAMERA OFF MEDIA Preparations Connecting/Removing the PHU Connection Cable Recording/playback can be properly achieved with another system, a message to confirm if formatting is to be recorded in red then changes to the instructions supplied with this...
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... the input area for the character string is highlighted, and "SET" appears at maximum. The normal camera picture is completed. Following the instructions of the selected subitems are displayed, and the cursor moves to the last column/digit. Entering a character string When you select an item...6dB 3dB 0dB -3dB Available value area • The available value area can scroll the display up to the current value. Basic Menu Operations 113 The available values of message, specify whether to the next column. For an item that requires your confirmation When you select an ...
... the input area for the character string is highlighted, and "SET" appears at maximum. The normal camera picture is completed. Following the instructions of the selected subitems are displayed, and the cursor moves to the last column/digit. Entering a character string When you select an item...6dB 3dB 0dB -3dB Available value area • The available value area can scroll the display up to the current value. Basic Menu Operations 113 The available values of message, specify whether to the next column. For an item that requires your confirmation When you select an ...
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.... This indicates that can easily handle the clips without considering such data and directory structure by using the SBAC-US10, refer to the operating instructions of an SxS memory card) is shown on the desktop to Trash. Although the data regarding recorded materials are stored over multiple files...XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software on the SxS memory card by using the Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Macintosh), the subsidiary data contained by operating the jog dial or the joystick. copy the clips on the supplied CD-ROM to the recording formats used with this camcorder. For support...
.... This indicates that can easily handle the clips without considering such data and directory structure by using the SBAC-US10, refer to the operating instructions of an SxS memory card) is shown on the desktop to Trash. Although the data regarding recorded materials are stored over multiple files...XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software on the SxS memory card by using the Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Macintosh), the subsidiary data contained by operating the jog dial or the joystick. copy the clips on the supplied CD-ROM to the recording formats used with this camcorder. For support...
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...lens, the corresponding lens file is automatically retrieved when you next mount the lens, as long as possible. For details on menu operations, see "Basic Menu Operations" on the bottom by loosening the screw, and remove the battery. A lithium battery (CR2032) for backup is mounted in ...set to "Off," retrieve the corresponding file with a menu operation (Recall) when you next mount the lens. To clear the compensation data The compensation data of the current lens file can be cleared to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of used batteries according...
...lens, the corresponding lens file is automatically retrieved when you next mount the lens, as long as possible. For details on menu operations, see "Basic Menu Operations" on the bottom by loosening the screw, and remove the battery. A lithium battery (CR2032) for backup is mounted in ...set to "Off," retrieve the corresponding file with a menu operation (Recall) when you next mount the lens. To clear the compensation data The compensation data of the current lens file can be cleared to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of used batteries according...
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... transmitted per second. A measure of data such as S100, S200 and S400 respectively. For details on "Specifications" page of the operating instructions supplied with the device or near its i.LINK connector. 1) When connecting with any of data can be different from those devices.... page 132. However, depending on operation when other i.LINK devices. • Easily connect multiple devices with device connection order. i.LINK, a nickname for HDV dubbing) to transfer data or perform certain operations. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony 6-pin-to-4-pin or 4-pin-...
... transmitted per second. A measure of data such as S100, S200 and S400 respectively. For details on "Specifications" page of the operating instructions supplied with the device or near its i.LINK connector. 1) When connecting with any of data can be different from those devices.... page 132. However, depending on operation when other i.LINK devices. • Easily connect multiple devices with device connection order. i.LINK, a nickname for HDV dubbing) to transfer data or perform certain operations. About the required i.LINK cable Use the Sony 6-pin-to-4-pin or 4-pin-...