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... Software Installation 15 Parts Identifications 16 Camcorder 16 Zoom Lens VCL-614B2X (Supplied 20 IR Remote Commander (Supplied 21 On-Screen Indications 23 Indications in Camera Mode 23 Direct Menu Operation 24 Power Supply 26 Using a Battery Pack 26 Using AC Power (DC IN Power 27 Turning Power On 28 Turning...
... Software Installation 15 Parts Identifications 16 Camcorder 16 Zoom Lens VCL-614B2X (Supplied 20 IR Remote Commander (Supplied 21 On-Screen Indications 23 Indications in Camera Mode 23 Direct Menu Operation 24 Power Supply 26 Using a Battery Pack 26 Using AC Power (DC IN Power 27 Turning Power On 28 Turning...
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... 102 Adding/Deleting Shot Marks 103 Changing the Index Frame 104 Dividing 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...
... 102 Adding/Deleting Shot Marks 103 Changing the Index Frame 104 Dividing 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...
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Setup 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 ... 133 External Synchronization 134 Operating From the RM-B750/B150 136 Operating the Menus of the Camcorder 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...
Setup 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 ... 133 External Synchronization 134 Operating From the RM-B750/B150 136 Operating the Menus of the Camcorder 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...
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...PMW-EX3 offers an Interval Recording function that intermittently records signals at predetermined intervals. Frame rate is equipped with special effects of Sony's legendary CineAlta1) family, though compact offers native 23.98P recording capability. and fast-motion images. Overview 1080 resolutions. Furthermore, thumbnails are recorded as the camera...high-quality, twochannel 16-bit, 48-kHz linear PCM uncompressed audio. Cutting-edge Camera Technologies 1/2-inch type three "Exmor"1) CMOS sensors The PMW-EX3 is also selectable from interlace and progressive (59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, ...
...PMW-EX3 offers an Interval Recording function that intermittently records signals at predetermined intervals. Frame rate is equipped with special effects of Sony's legendary CineAlta1) family, though compact offers native 23.98P recording capability. and fast-motion images. Overview 1080 resolutions. Furthermore, thumbnails are recorded as the camera...high-quality, twochannel 16-bit, 48-kHz linear PCM uncompressed audio. Cutting-edge Camera Technologies 1/2-inch type three "Exmor"1) CMOS sensors The PMW-EX3 is also selectable from interlace and progressive (59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, ...
Operating Instructions
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... Frame Recording is a unique feature of the PMWEX3 camcorder that is pressed. Picture Profile feature The Picture Profile feature allows the camera operator to suit particular shooting conditions. A variety of functions and designs for high operability • Color viewfinder incorporated with a battery... the RM-B750/B150 Remote Control Unit. 1) Sony, XDCAM, XDCAM EX, SxS, i.LINK, Exmor, CineAlta, and Remote Commander are the property of Japan, Limited. Shutter-angle settings In addition to the electric shutter speed controls, the PMW-EX3 also has a "shutter angle" control, which ...
... Frame Recording is a unique feature of the PMWEX3 camcorder that is pressed. Picture Profile feature The Picture Profile feature allows the camera operator to suit particular shooting conditions. A variety of functions and designs for high operability • Color viewfinder incorporated with a battery... the RM-B750/B150 Remote Control Unit. 1) Sony, XDCAM, XDCAM EX, SxS, i.LINK, Exmor, CineAlta, and Remote Commander are the property of Japan, Limited. Shutter-angle settings In addition to the electric shutter speed controls, the PMW-EX3 also has a "shutter angle" control, which ...
Operating Instructions
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...-60K Professional Hard Disk Unit (page 45). 9. Shoulder pad It can be pulled out as follows: AULEDVIOEL S CH-2 AUMTAONUAL EX PMW-EX3 OPEN TC OUT REMOTE MEDIA Push in parentheses. 1. PICTURE PROFILE button (page 84) 16 Parts Identifications Overview Parts Identifications Camcorder 1 2...BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS 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 ...
...-60K Professional Hard Disk Unit (page 45). 9. Shoulder pad It can be pulled out as follows: AULEDVIOEL S CH-2 AUMTAONUAL EX PMW-EX3 OPEN TC OUT REMOTE MEDIA Push in parentheses. 1. PICTURE PROFILE button (page 84) 16 Parts Identifications Overview Parts Identifications Camcorder 1 2...BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS 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 ...
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... + WHITE BAL BARS/CAM OFF L M ATW B A H PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. FULL AUTO button and indicator (page 48) 4. BARS/CAM (color bar/camera signal switching) button (page 69) OPEN Slide the cover upward to unlock. 34 1.
... + WHITE BAL BARS/CAM OFF L M ATW B A H PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. FULL AUTO button and indicator (page 48) 4. BARS/CAM (color bar/camera signal switching) button (page 69) OPEN Slide the cover upward to unlock. 34 1.
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... STBY) of the device is always displayed, regardless of operation of the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button. Overview On-Screen Indications Indications in Camera Mode When this unit is in Camera mode (mode for recording), pressing the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button displays the statuses and settings of this unit in slot A is active...
... STBY) of the device is always displayed, regardless of operation of the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button. Overview On-Screen Indications Indications in Camera Mode When this unit is in Camera mode (mode for recording), pressing the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button displays the statuses and settings of this unit in slot A is active...
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... GAIN L M H + FRAMEFULL AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS 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 1 Press the joystick or the jog dial. Picture profile indication [M][D] (page 84) 14. Gain...
... GAIN L M H + FRAMEFULL AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS 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 1 Press the joystick or the jog dial. Picture profile indication [M][D] (page 84) 14. Gain...
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...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 recording or playback is mounted.... Battery 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...
...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 recording or playback is mounted.... Battery 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...
Operating Instructions
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...the camcorder and mount it on . Remove the battery pack if the camcorder will not be used for playback. Turning Power On This camcorder has Camera mode for recording and Media mode for a prolonged period. • When removing the battery pack or the DC IN power, be sure to ... MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE Power switch CAMERA OFF MEDIA To operate in Camera mode, turn the power on by setting the power switch to the OFF position. Removing the battery pack and the DC ...
...the camcorder and mount it on . Remove the battery pack if the camcorder will not be used for playback. Turning Power On This camcorder has Camera mode for recording and Media mode for a prolonged period. • When removing the battery pack or the DC IN power, be sure to ... MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE Power switch CAMERA OFF MEDIA To operate in Camera mode, turn the power on by setting the power switch to the OFF position. Removing the battery pack and the DC ...
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...clock, using "Time Zone" (page 124) and "Clock Set" (page 124) of the OTHERS menu. The camcorder enters the operation mode (Camera mode or Media mode) you press the joystick or the jog dial at the next opportunity. • While the Initial Setting display is shown...+ FRAMEFULL AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS 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 INITIAL SETTING Time Zone: UTC +09:00 TOKYO Date / Time: 20098/01/...
...clock, using "Time Zone" (page 124) and "Clock Set" (page 124) of the OTHERS menu. The camcorder enters the operation mode (Camera mode or Media mode) you press the joystick or the jog dial at the next opportunity. • While the Initial Setting display is shown...+ FRAMEFULL AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS 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 INITIAL SETTING Time Zone: UTC +09:00 TOKYO Date / Time: 20098/01/...
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... AUDIINO CHA-1ULDEVIOELCH-2ASUEDLIEOCT AUMTAONUAL INETXT W Fixing lever To reverse the image The viewfinder can switch between color and monochrome by pressing the button. In Camera mode, the picture is loose, the position may vary when you adjust the angle. Adjusting the position (distance from your best position after the adjustments...
... AUDIINO CHA-1ULDEVIOELCH-2ASUEDLIEOCT AUMTAONUAL INETXT W Fixing lever To reverse the image The viewfinder can switch between color and monochrome by pressing the button. In Camera mode, the picture is loose, the position may vary when you adjust the angle. Adjusting the position (distance from your best position after the adjustments...
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... menu. 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 Camera mode by setting the power switch to CAMERA. 2 Set the IRIS switch to provide a sufficient video output level.
... menu. 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 Camera mode by setting the power switch to CAMERA. 2 Set the IRIS switch to provide a sufficient video output level.
Operating Instructions
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...located behind a cover. Label space • SxS memory cards to record, edit or delete data. Handling SxS Memory Cards 41 Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of data you to be restricted. SLOT SELECT button ACCESS AB SLOT SELECT ACCESS ...AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS 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 For write protection Setting the write-protect switch of the SxS memory card...
...located behind a cover. Label space • SxS memory cards to record, edit or delete data. Handling SxS Memory Cards 41 Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of data you to be restricted. SLOT SELECT button ACCESS AB SLOT SELECT ACCESS ...AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS 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 For write protection Setting the write-protect switch of the SxS memory card...
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...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 Notes • Data are accompanied by the respective ACCESS lamps to release the lock, then pull the...AACCEACSCSESBS B A TO SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GE TC IN AM OOPPEENN EL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA 1 PMW-EX3 2 Insert the SxS memory card into the slot. Status indications by the ACCESS lamps Card slots A and B are...
...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 Notes • Data are accompanied by the respective ACCESS lamps to release the lock, then pull the...AACCEACSCSESBS B A TO SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GE TC IN AM OOPPEENN EL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA 1 PMW-EX3 2 Insert the SxS memory card into the slot. Status indications by the ACCESS lamps Card slots A and B are...
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... the data, including recorded pictures and setup files, are lit in the viewfinder. 120min STBY STBY T A: 25min B: 50min Z99 The available time for Recording In Camera mode, you press the button. Checking the Remaining Time Available for recording with this camcorder must be executed is to the other than this camcorder...
... the data, including recorded pictures and setup files, are lit in the viewfinder. 120min STBY STBY T A: 25min B: 50min Z99 The available time for Recording In Camera mode, you press the button. Checking the Remaining Time Available for recording with this camcorder must be executed is to the other than this camcorder...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 made using the PHU60K in the same ...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 was formatted with SxS memory cards by mounting the PHU-60K on the accessory shoe ...
... 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 made using the PHU60K in the same ...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 was formatted with SxS memory cards by mounting the PHU-60K on the accessory shoe ...
Operating Instructions
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... is displayed, turn the jog dial or tilt the joystick to execute restoration is lit in red. Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording In Camera mode, the remaining capacity (in minutes) of minutes. If restoration fails • A PHU-60K on which only the managerial data are displayed, and the ACCESS...
... is displayed, turn the jog dial or tilt the joystick to execute restoration is lit in red. Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording In Camera mode, the remaining capacity (in minutes) of minutes. If restoration fails • A PHU-60K on which only the managerial data are displayed, and the ACCESS...
Operating Instructions
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... the exclusive lens can be performed with your left hand. Note When you hold the camcorder by automatically switching to the CAMERA position. If you are using the remote commander, activate the remote control mode (page 39). The camcorder is used....SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE 1 Battery pack 2 Memory card(s) 6 FULL AUTO 5 CAMERA OFF MEDIA Power switch: CAMERA Preparations 1 Mount a fully charged battery pack. 2 Load SxS memory card(s). Basic Operation Procedure...
... the exclusive lens can be performed with your left hand. Note When you hold the camcorder by automatically switching to the CAMERA position. If you are using the remote commander, activate the remote control mode (page 39). The camcorder is used....SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE 1 Battery pack 2 Memory card(s) 6 FULL AUTO 5 CAMERA OFF MEDIA Power switch: CAMERA Preparations 1 Mount a fully charged battery pack. 2 Load SxS memory card(s). Basic Operation Procedure...
