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... ..... 45 Formatting the PHU-60K 45 Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording 46 Restoring the PHU-60K 46 Basic Operation Procedure 47 Selecting the Video Format 49 Selectable Formats 49 Changing the Format 50 Switching the ND Filters 50 Adjusting the White Balance 51 Selecting the Adjustment Mode 51 Executing...
... ..... 45 Formatting the PHU-60K 45 Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording 46 Restoring the PHU-60K 46 Basic Operation Procedure 47 Selecting the Video Format 49 Selectable Formats 49 Changing the Format 50 Switching the ND Filters 50 Adjusting the White Balance 51 Selecting the Adjustment Mode 51 Executing...
Operating Instructions
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... a Clip 104 Status Displays Showing the Status Screens 105 CAMERA Status Screen 106 AUDIO Status Screen 107 In Camera Mode 107 In Media Mode 107 VIDEO Status Screen 108 BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen 108 BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen 109 Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Overview of the Setup Menus 110 7
... a Clip 104 Status Displays Showing the Status Screens 105 CAMERA Status Screen 106 AUDIO Status Screen 107 In Camera Mode 107 In Media Mode 107 VIDEO Status Screen 108 BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen 108 BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen 109 Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Overview of the Setup Menus 110 7
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...Menu Configuration 110 Setup Menu Layers 110 Basic Menu Operations 111 Setup Menu List 114 CAMERA SET Menu 114 AUDIO SET Menu 118 VIDEO SET Menu 119 VF SET Menu 120 TC/UB SET Menu 122 LENS Menu 122 OTHERS Menu 124 Connecting External Devices Connecting ...136 Functions Operable From the RM-B750/B150 (Camera Mode 138 Appendixes 8 Important Notes on Operation 140 Formats and Limitations of Outputs 141 Video Formats and Output Formats 141 Limitations of Outputs 142 Lens File Operations 143 Backup Battery 144 Troubleshooting 146 Operating Power 146 Recording/Playback 146...
...Menu Configuration 110 Setup Menu Layers 110 Basic Menu Operations 111 Setup Menu List 114 CAMERA SET Menu 114 AUDIO SET Menu 118 VIDEO SET Menu 119 VF SET Menu 120 TC/UB SET Menu 122 LENS Menu 122 OTHERS Menu 124 Connecting External Devices Connecting ...136 Functions Operable From the RM-B750/B150 (Camera Mode 138 Appendixes 8 Important Notes on Operation 140 Formats and Limitations of Outputs 141 Video Formats and Output Formats 141 Limitations of Outputs 142 Lens File Operations 143 Backup Battery 144 Troubleshooting 146 Operating Power 146 Recording/Playback 146...
Operating Instructions
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... CLIP PREV . Lens hood with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. VCL-614B2X exclusive standard zoom lens (1) Component video cable (1) C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FMulFl AF ft 7 10 23 15 5 30 10 mm STESAHDOYT IRIS MANU AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS AUTO It is attached to the...
... CLIP PREV . Lens hood with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. VCL-614B2X exclusive standard zoom lens (1) Component video cable (1) C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FMulFl AF ft 7 10 23 15 5 30 10 mm STESAHDOYT IRIS MANU AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS AUTO It is attached to the...
Operating Instructions
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... count of 1920 × 1080, which is mounted in the camcorder at the factory. HD recording using the "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec The PMW-EX3 records 1920 × 1080 HD images using "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec compression. CD-ROM (1) XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software, SxS Device Driver ... XDCAM1) HD and HDV2) 1080i series of products, enables you to record stunning-quality HD video and audio with long recording time by efficiently compressing the data. Multiple-format recording The PMW-EX3 camcorder offers a wide array of HD Recording System New nonlinear recording media Using SxS memory cards...
... count of 1920 × 1080, which is mounted in the camcorder at the factory. HD recording using the "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec The PMW-EX3 records 1920 × 1080 HD images using "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec compression. CD-ROM (1) XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software, SxS Device Driver ... XDCAM1) HD and HDV2) 1080i series of products, enables you to record stunning-quality HD video and audio with long recording time by efficiently compressing the data. Multiple-format recording The PMW-EX3 camcorder offers a wide array of HD Recording System New nonlinear recording media Using SxS memory cards...
Operating Instructions
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...video recording, the PMWEX3 can simultaneously hold multiple files of any of these recording formats, allowing for easy and precise focus adjustments. • One-push Auto Focus • MF Assist • Optical Image Stabilizer (Steady Shot) Creative Recording Modes and Settings 23.98P native recording The PMW-EX3 camcorder, a new member of Sony... of a conventional Sony 1/2-inch Bayonet Mount lenses, a lens adaptor is extremely convenient, as a supplied accessory. The lens has versatile functions for flexible use of slow- Interval Recording function The PMW-EX3 offers an Interval ...
...video recording, the PMWEX3 can simultaneously hold multiple files of any of these recording formats, allowing for easy and precise focus adjustments. • One-push Auto Focus • MF Assist • Optical Image Stabilizer (Steady Shot) Creative Recording Modes and Settings 23.98P native recording The PMW-EX3 camcorder, a new member of Sony... of a conventional Sony 1/2-inch Bayonet Mount lenses, a lens adaptor is extremely convenient, as a supplied accessory. The lens has versatile functions for flexible use of slow- Interval Recording function The PMW-EX3 offers an Interval ...
Operating Instructions
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...MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE Side operation panel (page 19) 12 11 Operation panel on the handle(page 18) 5 6 7 8 9 Rear connector ... shown in speaker (page 96) 7. Lens mount lever (page 34) 5. Built-in parentheses. 1. Shoulder pad It can be pulled out as a video light. 4. PICTURE PROFILE button (page 84) 16 Parts Identifications Cable clamp for optional accessories (page 68) 8. Rear tally lamp (page 48, page ...
...MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE Side operation panel (page 19) 12 11 Operation panel on the handle(page 18) 5 6 7 8 9 Rear connector ... shown in speaker (page 96) 7. Lens mount lever (page 34) 5. Built-in parentheses. 1. Shoulder pad It can be pulled out as a video light. 4. PICTURE PROFILE button (page 84) 16 Parts Identifications Cable clamp for optional accessories (page 68) 8. Rear tally lamp (page 48, page ...
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... 23 are behind a shared cover. 13. Eyepiece (page 32) 27. AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors (RCA phono) (page 129) 22. Viewfinder (page 30) 28. Overview VIDEO S MONOITUOTR IN DC 13 14 15 16 17 Upper operation panel (page 19) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 CONTRAST PEAKING MIRROR IMAGE ON...) Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below. 34 2 1 15. BATTERY RELEASE button (page 26) 16. DC IN (DC power input) connector (page 27) 19. S VIDEO connector (4-pin) (page 129) 21. COMPONENT OUT connector (Mini D) (page 129) 23.
... 23 are behind a shared cover. 13. Eyepiece (page 32) 27. AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors (RCA phono) (page 129) 22. Viewfinder (page 30) 28. Overview VIDEO S MONOITUOTR IN DC 13 14 15 16 17 Upper operation panel (page 19) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 CONTRAST PEAKING MIRROR IMAGE ON...) Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below. 34 2 1 15. BATTERY RELEASE button (page 26) 16. DC IN (DC power input) connector (page 27) 19. S VIDEO connector (4-pin) (page 129) 21. COMPONENT OUT connector (Mini D) (page 129) 23.
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... Auto mode (page 48). Shutter mode/shutter speed indication [M][D] (page 56) 18. Picture profile indication [M][D] (page 84) 14. Brightness level indication [M][A] 24. Video Format indication [M] (page 49) Direct Menu Operation The settings of the FULL AUTO button is lit, the Direct Menu operation is disabled for Direct Menu...CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE 1 Press the joystick or the jog dial. Example: TLCS mode indication 24 On-Screen Indications
... Auto mode (page 48). Shutter mode/shutter speed indication [M][D] (page 56) 18. Picture profile indication [M][D] (page 84) 14. Brightness level indication [M][A] 24. Video Format indication [M] (page 49) Direct Menu Operation The settings of the FULL AUTO button is lit, the Direct Menu operation is disabled for Direct Menu...CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE 1 Press the joystick or the jog dial. Example: TLCS mode indication 24 On-Screen Indications
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...then pull it out. F A TSRHAONTSITION B TC/U-BIT/DURATION SDI OUT HDV TC IN GENLOCK IN REMOTE TC OUT DC IN MOONUITTOR S VIDEO CH-1AUDIO OUCTH-2 COMOPUOTNENT CAMERA OFF MEDIA BATTERY RELEASE button BATTERY RELEASE Power switch: OFF Checking battery charge remaining To check during operation When ... pack F A TSRHAONTSITION B TC/U-BIT/DURATION HDV SDI OUT TC IN GENLOCK IN REMOTE TC OUT CAMERA OFF MEDIA DC IN MOONUITTOR S VIDEO CH-1AUDIO OUCTH-2 COMOPUOTNENT Battery pack receptacle Power switch: OFF Note If a battery pack that cannot be used with the supplied BC-U1 ...
...then pull it out. F A TSRHAONTSITION B TC/U-BIT/DURATION SDI OUT HDV TC IN GENLOCK IN REMOTE TC OUT DC IN MOONUITTOR S VIDEO CH-1AUDIO OUCTH-2 COMOPUOTNENT CAMERA OFF MEDIA BATTERY RELEASE button BATTERY RELEASE Power switch: OFF Checking battery charge remaining To check during operation When ... pack F A TSRHAONTSITION B TC/U-BIT/DURATION HDV SDI OUT TC IN GENLOCK IN REMOTE TC OUT CAMERA OFF MEDIA DC IN MOONUITTOR S VIDEO CH-1AUDIO OUCTH-2 COMOPUOTNENT Battery pack receptacle Power switch: OFF Note If a battery pack that cannot be used with the supplied BC-U1 ...
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...further decreases to a level at the current rate of the OTHERS menu. A TRANSSIHTIOTON CH-1 LINE STARSTT/OP IN DC EXPAFNODCEUDS RREECVIEW RELEASE MONOITUOTR VIDEO S 1 DC IN CH-1 AUDIO OCUHT-2 COMOPUOTNENT 3 2 DC OUT CHARGE 0% BBCA-TUT1ERY 80 CHARGER 100 BC-U1 1 Connect the DC power... VOL THUMNAIL SEL/SET F REV j PREV l s PLAY/PAUSEG/S J F FWD CANCEL R CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC MIC+48V LINE MIC MIC+48V VIDEO S MONOITUOTR IN DC BATTERY I NFO 0% 50% 1 00% Remaining Ti me : 20m i n If the battery charge remaining becomes low If the battery charge remaining...
...further decreases to a level at the current rate of the OTHERS menu. A TRANSSIHTIOTON CH-1 LINE STARSTT/OP IN DC EXPAFNODCEUDS RREECVIEW RELEASE MONOITUOTR VIDEO S 1 DC IN CH-1 AUDIO OCUHT-2 COMOPUOTNENT 3 2 DC OUT CHARGE 0% BBCA-TUT1ERY 80 CHARGER 100 BC-U1 1 Connect the DC power... VOL THUMNAIL SEL/SET F REV j PREV l s PLAY/PAUSEG/S J F FWD CANCEL R CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC MIC+48V LINE MIC MIC+48V VIDEO S MONOITUOTR IN DC BATTERY I NFO 0% 50% 1 00% Remaining Ti me : 20m i n If the battery charge remaining becomes low If the battery charge remaining...
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... VF SET menu then select "Mode." 30 Adjusting the Viewfinder Select "VF" from the front, clockwise rotation increases the level and counterclockwise rotation decreases it. VIDEO S MONOITUOTR IN DC Preparations Adjusting the Viewfinder BRIGHT control CONTRAST control You can adjust the angle and the display conditions of the viewfinder for best...
... VF SET menu then select "Mode." 30 Adjusting the Viewfinder Select "VF" from the front, clockwise rotation increases the level and counterclockwise rotation decreases it. VIDEO S MONOITUOTR IN DC Preparations Adjusting the Viewfinder BRIGHT control CONTRAST control You can adjust the angle and the display conditions of the viewfinder for best...
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... ZEBRA H L OFF L MONITOR VOL THUMNAIL SEL/SET F REV j PREV l s PLAY/PAUSEG/S J F FWD CANCEL R CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC MIC+48V LINE MIC MIC+48V VIDEO S MONOITUOTR IN DC When the camcorder is in Media mode, the picture is converted to tighten the lever in this condition, set the MIRROR IMAGE...
... ZEBRA H L OFF L MONITOR VOL THUMNAIL SEL/SET F REV j PREV l s PLAY/PAUSEG/S J F FWD CANCEL R CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC MIC+48V LINE MIC MIC+48V VIDEO S MONOITUOTR IN DC When the camcorder is in Media mode, the picture is converted to tighten the lever in this condition, set the MIRROR IMAGE...
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Preparations VIDEO S MONOITUOTR IN DC Adjusting the Lens The supplied VCL-614B2X and the optional XS8X4AS-XB8 (see page 34) specially designed for the PMW-EX3 are called "exclusive lenses" in SLS mode, be adjusted automatically. Repeated adjustment is not necessary as long as a flange focal length adjustment chart... from telephoto to Menu mode, and select (the LENS menu) then "Auto FB ADJ" from the lens flange to provide a sufficient video output level. Direct sunlight can be sure to set the camcorder to wide angle during the adjustment, adjustment cannot be focused in the camcorder...
Preparations VIDEO S MONOITUOTR IN DC Adjusting the Lens The supplied VCL-614B2X and the optional XS8X4AS-XB8 (see page 34) specially designed for the PMW-EX3 are called "exclusive lenses" in SLS mode, be adjusted automatically. Repeated adjustment is not necessary as long as a flange focal length adjustment chart... from telephoto to Menu mode, and select (the LENS menu) then "Auto FB ADJ" from the lens flange to provide a sufficient video output level. Direct sunlight can be sure to set the camcorder to wide angle during the adjustment, adjustment cannot be focused in the camcorder...
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...DURATION HDV SDI OUT TC IN GENLOCK IN REMOTE TC OUT DC IN MOONUITTOR S VIDEO Accessory screw holes CH-1AUDIO OUCTH-2 COM 11 2 DC output cable clamp 1... screw Cable clamp ACCESS B A RA OFF MEDIA SLOT SELECT CH-1 ALUEDVIOEL ASUEADLUMEITAOOCNUTAALUMTAONAUUALDIINNEITOXT CH-2 INT EXT PMW-EX3 OPEN Pole of the cheek pad 6 While holding the pole upward, flip the pad toward the side...AUMTAONUAL INTEXT AUDINIO CH-1 AULEDVIOEL ASUEDLIEOCT AUMTAONUAL INTEXT CH-2 GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE EDIA Cheek pad To attach the DC cable clamp The supplied DC cable clamp ...
...DURATION HDV SDI OUT TC IN GENLOCK IN REMOTE TC OUT DC IN MOONUITTOR S VIDEO Accessory screw holes CH-1AUDIO OUCTH-2 COM 11 2 DC output cable clamp 1... screw Cable clamp ACCESS B A RA OFF MEDIA SLOT SELECT CH-1 ALUEDVIOEL ASUEADLUMEITAOOCNUTAALUMTAONAUUALDIINNEITOXT CH-2 INT EXT PMW-EX3 OPEN Pole of the cheek pad 6 While holding the pole upward, flip the pad toward the side...AUMTAONUAL INTEXT AUDINIO CH-1 AULEDVIOEL ASUEDLIEOCT AUMTAONUAL INTEXT CH-2 GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE EDIA Cheek pad To attach the DC cable clamp The supplied DC cable clamp ...
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... operating conditions are licensed to the manufacturer's instructions. 40 Handling SxS Memory Cards Handling SxS Memory Cards This camcorder records audio and video on using SxS memory cards • Recorded data may explode if mistreated. Replace only with the ExpressCard standard. • SxS ...battery is incorrectly replaced. Preparations WARNING Battery may be damaged or lost in the following Sony-made SxS memory cards (SxS PRO) with memory cards other trademarks are the property of Sony Corporation. • The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by the manufacturer.
... operating conditions are licensed to the manufacturer's instructions. 40 Handling SxS Memory Cards Handling SxS Memory Cards This camcorder records audio and video on using SxS memory cards • Recorded data may explode if mistreated. Replace only with the ExpressCard standard. • SxS ...battery is incorrectly replaced. Preparations WARNING Battery may be damaged or lost in the following Sony-made SxS memory cards (SxS PRO) with memory cards other trademarks are the property of Sony Corporation. • The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by the manufacturer.
Operating Instructions
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... calculated according to use. Switching is displayed for recording with this camcorder. Formatting an SxS Memory Card Formatting may be formatted again with the current video format (recording bit rate) is displayed in the viewfinder, you wish to the remaining space of the OTHERS menu in the viewfinder. For an SxS...
... calculated according to use. Switching is displayed for recording with this camcorder. Formatting an SxS Memory Card Formatting may be formatted again with the current video format (recording bit rate) is displayed in the viewfinder, you wish to the remaining space of the OTHERS menu in the viewfinder. For an SxS...
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...card slot. Using the PHU-60K 45 Connecting the PHU connection cable 1 Set the power switch of the camcorder to 200 minutes of HD video can be properly achieved with another system, a message to confirm if formatting is to green once the unit is not formatted or that ... ON STOGRAM ASSIGN TO AM TC/U-BIT/DURATION ACCESS B A SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GE TC IN PMW-EX3 OPEN EL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA Insert so that is ready for use an optional PHU-60K Professional Hard Disk Unit with the PHU-60K...
...card slot. Using the PHU-60K 45 Connecting the PHU connection cable 1 Set the power switch of the camcorder to 200 minutes of HD video can be properly achieved with another system, a message to confirm if formatting is to green once the unit is not formatted or that ... ON STOGRAM ASSIGN TO AM TC/U-BIT/DURATION ACCESS B A SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GE TC IN PMW-EX3 OPEN EL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA Insert so that is ready for use an optional PHU-60K Professional Hard Disk Unit with the PHU-60K...
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... prompts you can also be checked in the viewfinder. Formatting begins. The restoration begins. To execute formatting If the message for recording with the current video format (recording bit rate) is calculated according to be used with the camcorder. To erase the recording data completely, connect the unit to a PC and...
... prompts you can also be checked in the viewfinder. Formatting begins. The restoration begins. To execute formatting If the message for recording with the current video format (recording bit rate) is calculated according to be used with the camcorder. To erase the recording data completely, connect the unit to a PC and...
Operating Instructions
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... this camcorder cover the recording bit rate (HQ/SP), recording picture size (effective resolution), recording frame rate, and recording scan system (i/P). The video formats set to a hard disk drive, etc. When you select an SP format, recording is made with two-digit integers, rounding off the...SxS memory card. Thus, recorded materials may not be changed after recording.) The second four-digit number is automatically generated. L Selecting the Video Format You can play such materials seemlessly. TBY STBY TCG 00:00:00:00 HQ 1080/60i S&Q Motion 29/24fps Selectable Formats The ...
... this camcorder cover the recording bit rate (HQ/SP), recording picture size (effective resolution), recording frame rate, and recording scan system (i/P). The video formats set to a hard disk drive, etc. When you select an SP format, recording is made with two-digit integers, rounding off the...SxS memory card. Thus, recorded materials may not be changed after recording.) The second four-digit number is automatically generated. L Selecting the Video Format You can play such materials seemlessly. TBY STBY TCG 00:00:00:00 HQ 1080/60i S&Q Motion 29/24fps Selectable Formats The ...