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...implies conformity to Part 15 of FCC Rules. All interface cables used in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with the instruction manual, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate. special handling may cause harmful interference...standards: • EN60065 : Product Safety (AC adaptor) • EN55103-1 : Electromagnetic Interference (Emission) • EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity) This product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
...implies conformity to Part 15 of FCC Rules. All interface cables used in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with the instruction manual, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate. special handling may cause harmful interference...standards: • EN60065 : Product Safety (AC adaptor) • EN55103-1 : Electromagnetic Interference (Emission) • EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity) This product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Table of Contents Overview Preparations 4 Package Configuration 10 Features 11 Using the CD-ROM 14 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals 14 System Requirements for Using the Applications ....... 14 Software Installation 15 Parts Identifications 16 Camcorder 16 Zoom Lens VCL-614B2X (Supplied 20 IR Remote Commander (...
Table of Contents Overview Preparations 4 Package Configuration 10 Features 11 Using the CD-ROM 14 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals 14 System Requirements for Using the Applications ....... 14 Software Installation 15 Parts Identifications 16 Camcorder 16 Zoom Lens VCL-614B2X (Supplied 20 IR Remote Commander (...
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... Shooting in Auto Shutter Mode 58 Adjusting the Iris 58 Recording in Auto Iris Mode 58 Adjusting the Iris Manually 59 Adjusting the Zoom 59 Switching the Zoom Mode 59 Operating the Zoom Manually 60 Using the Power Zoom 60 Adjusting the Focus 61 Adjusting in Full MF Mode 61 Adjusting in...
... Shooting in Auto Shutter Mode 58 Adjusting the Iris 58 Recording in Auto Iris Mode 58 Adjusting the Iris Manually 59 Adjusting the Zoom 59 Switching the Zoom Mode 59 Operating the Zoom Manually 60 Using the Power Zoom 60 Adjusting the Focus 61 Adjusting in Full MF Mode 61 Adjusting in...
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... recording time of HD Recording System New nonlinear recording media Using SxS memory cards, the PMW-EX3 offers nonlinear capabilities such as its recording medium. Operating Instructions (This manual) (1) SxS Device Driver Software End-User License Agreement (1) Features The PMW-EX3 is mounted in PDF format are three 1/2-inch type CMOS sensors, each ) Lithium battery...
... recording time of HD Recording System New nonlinear recording media Using SxS memory cards, the PMW-EX3 offers nonlinear capabilities such as its recording medium. Operating Instructions (This manual) (1) SxS Device Driver Software End-User License Agreement (1) Features The PMW-EX3 is mounted in PDF format are three 1/2-inch type CMOS sensors, each ) Lithium battery...
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...-ROM The supplied CD-ROM includes the following files: PMW-EX3 Operating Instructions The Operating Instructions for the PMW-EX3 (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese) are provided in order to read the operation manuals contained on the CD-ROM. XDCAM EX Clip Browsing ... ReadMe (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese) in your Sony service representative. If it . This opens the PDF file. Contact your browser. Reading the CD-ROM Manuals Preparations The following program must be displayed properly, depending on the driver, refer to...
...-ROM The supplied CD-ROM includes the following files: PMW-EX3 Operating Instructions The Operating Instructions for the PMW-EX3 (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese) are provided in order to read the operation manuals contained on the CD-ROM. XDCAM EX Clip Browsing ... ReadMe (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese) in your Sony service representative. If it . This opens the PDF file. Contact your browser. Reading the CD-ROM Manuals Preparations The following program must be displayed properly, depending on the driver, refer to...
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... OUT (timecode output) connector (BNC type) (page 135) 4. REMOTE connector (8-pin) (page 138) Audio control block Cover CH-1 AUTO INT MANUAL EXT AUDIO LEVEL CH-2 AUDIO SELECT AUDIO IN AUTO INT MANUAL EXT 1 23 1. CANCEL button (page 111) 10. REC HOLD lever (page 48) 18 Parts Identifications Rear connector panel The connectors...
... OUT (timecode output) connector (BNC type) (page 135) 4. REMOTE connector (8-pin) (page 138) Audio control block Cover CH-1 AUTO INT MANUAL EXT AUDIO LEVEL CH-2 AUDIO SELECT AUDIO IN AUTO INT MANUAL EXT 1 23 1. CANCEL button (page 111) 10. REC HOLD lever (page 48) 18 Parts Identifications Rear connector panel The connectors...
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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 this manual.
... 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 this manual.
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...is displayed. When a lens other than the exclusive lenses is available as an option. For non-exclusive but usable lenses, consult your Sony service representative. If the adjustment fails Check the conditions of the subject and lighting then perform the adjustment again. Note Turn off the ...lever upward until it by turning the lens mount lever downward. • When a non-exclusive lens is mounted for the PMW-EX3 is used, adjust the flange focal length manually. Notes • When another lens is not immediately attached, attach the supplied lens mount cap and secure it stops. 3...
...is displayed. When a lens other than the exclusive lenses is available as an option. For non-exclusive but usable lenses, consult your Sony service representative. If the adjustment fails Check the conditions of the subject and lighting then perform the adjustment again. Note Turn off the ...lever upward until it by turning the lens mount lever downward. • When a non-exclusive lens is mounted for the PMW-EX3 is used, adjust the flange focal length manually. Notes • When another lens is not immediately attached, attach the supplied lens mount cap and secure it stops. 3...
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... button again. (If you stop recording until the ACCESS lamp lights in green. See"Deleting a Clip" on page 91. When you wish to adjust them manually, turn Full Auto mode off, and see page 63. 7 Press the REC START/STOP button. "Adjusting the Iris" on page 58 "Setting the Gain" on...
... button again. (If you stop recording until the ACCESS lamp lights in green. See"Deleting a Clip" on page 91. When you wish to adjust them manually, turn Full Auto mode off, and see page 63. 7 Press the REC START/STOP button. "Adjusting the Iris" on page 58 "Setting the Gain" on...
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..., etc.) near the subject may be displayed after several attempts, consult your Sony service representative. Auto white-balance adjustment begins. If the error message is resumed... G LP/HLSNAUYE/MXPNTAAIULSE JSFELF/MSWOEDNITTOCRAVNOCLEL IANUDIO EXITNT EXTINT W MAANUUTAOL SLOT SELECT T MAANUUTALO CH-L2EAVUEDLIOCHS-E1LAEUCDITO PMW-EX3 FMulFl AF/MF ft 7 10 23 15 5 30 10 mm PEAKING CONTRAST MIRROR OFF IMAGE ON DISPLAY...ND filter according to the proper condition if the manual iris adjustment mode is obtained on the screen. Note Auto white-balance adjustment cannot be stored...
..., etc.) near the subject may be displayed after several attempts, consult your Sony service representative. Auto white-balance adjustment begins. If the error message is resumed... G LP/HLSNAUYE/MXPNTAAIULSE JSFELF/MSWOEDNITTOCRAVNOCLEL IANUDIO EXITNT EXTINT W MAANUUTAOL SLOT SELECT T MAANUUTALO CH-L2EAVUEDLIOCHS-E1LAEUCDITO PMW-EX3 FMulFl AF/MF ft 7 10 23 15 5 30 10 mm PEAKING CONTRAST MIRROR OFF IMAGE ON DISPLAY...ND filter according to the proper condition if the manual iris adjustment mode is obtained on the screen. Note Auto white-balance adjustment cannot be stored...
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...of -3 dB to +18 dB, using the CAMERA SET menu. AGC mode (automatic gain control) The gain of the subject. Fixed gain mode (manual gain adjustment) Select the gain of the video amplifier, using the GAIN switch. Recording With Fixed Gain Selecting the gain with "Zebra1 Level" 2 (Zebra2... 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 The gain value at each of the switch positions are set at the factory are as follows: L: 0 dB M: 9 dB H:...
...of -3 dB to +18 dB, using the CAMERA SET menu. AGC mode (automatic gain control) The gain of the subject. Fixed gain mode (manual gain adjustment) Select the gain of the video amplifier, using the GAIN switch. Recording With Fixed Gain Selecting the gain with "Zebra1 Level" 2 (Zebra2... 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 The gain value at each of the switch positions are set at the factory are as follows: L: 0 dB M: 9 dB H:...
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... the CAMERA SET menu with the Direct menu. Up to 64 frames can be adjusted automatically or manually as required. Recording in low light levels or a surreal pictures with the GAIN switch. Fixed Shutter (manual adjustment) modes Recording is automatically adjusted according to record a quick-moving subject with the 56 Setting the...
... the CAMERA SET menu with the Direct menu. Up to 64 frames can be adjusted automatically or manually as required. Recording in low light levels or a surreal pictures with the GAIN switch. Fixed Shutter (manual adjustment) modes Recording is automatically adjusted according to record a quick-moving subject with the 56 Setting the...
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...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 Recording in Auto Iris Mode When the camcorder is off , you can select from the CAMERA SET menu. You can ... "Setting" to "On," and specify the number of accumulated frames with the Setup menu Set "Level" of "TLCS" (page 117) of Frames." Manual Iris mode Adjust the iris opening according to the brightness of the subject. When Full Auto mode is in Auto Shutter Mode When you can...
...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 Recording in Auto Iris Mode When the camcorder is off , you can select from the CAMERA SET menu. You can ... "Setting" to "On," and specify the number of accumulated frames with the Setup menu Set "Level" of "TLCS" (page 117) of Frames." Manual Iris mode Adjust the iris opening according to the brightness of the subject. When Full Auto mode is in Auto Shutter Mode When you can...
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... can change the setting with the Direct menu by changing the "Zoom Position" setting of "Display On/Off" (page 121) of 0 (Wide) to that in Manual mode or Power (Servo) mode on the bottom of "TLCS" (page 117) on page 24. Recording To adjust the target level with the Direct menu... the IRIS switch to MANU to adjust the zoom. Rotate the iris ring for the desired iris opening. Manual Zoom mode Rotate the zoom ring to adjust the iris manually. The supplied IR Remote Commander and optional lens remote controller can also be different among lenses. Note Auto Iris motions may be...
... can change the setting with the Direct menu by changing the "Zoom Position" setting of "Display On/Off" (page 121) of 0 (Wide) to that in Manual mode or Power (Servo) mode on the bottom of "TLCS" (page 117) on page 24. Recording To adjust the target level with the Direct menu... the IRIS switch to MANU to adjust the zoom. Rotate the iris ring for the desired iris opening. Manual Zoom mode Rotate the zoom ring to adjust the iris manually. The supplied IR Remote Commander and optional lens remote controller can also be different among lenses. Note Auto Iris motions may be...
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...SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE ZOOM MANU SERVO ZOOM switch: MANU Using the Power Zoom Setting the ZOOM switch to the SERVO position for Manual Zoom mode activates the zoom ring. Speed switch H L OFF ZOOM button...lever ZOOM button REC START/STOP WT HOLD H L OFF VIDEO S MONOITUOTR IN DC Recording ZOOM MANU SERVO ZOOM switch Operating the Zoom Manually Setting the ZOOM switch to the MANU position for Servo mode activates the power zoom. Rotate the zoom ring to adjust the zoom. ...
...SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE ZOOM MANU SERVO ZOOM switch: MANU Using the Power Zoom Setting the ZOOM switch to the SERVO position for Manual Zoom mode activates the zoom ring. Speed switch H L OFF ZOOM button...lever ZOOM button REC START/STOP WT HOLD H L OFF VIDEO S MONOITUOTR IN DC Recording ZOOM MANU SERVO ZOOM switch Operating the Zoom Manually Setting the ZOOM switch to the MANU position for Servo mode activates the power zoom. Rotate the zoom ring to adjust the zoom. ...
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...Zoom Speed" of three modes for focus adjustments on page 39. Adjusting the Focus You can select any of the CAMERA SET menu. MF (Manual Focus) mode In this mode, auto focus can also be controlled from ∞ to the minimum length by rotating the ring. Adjusting in...Remote Commander" on the supplied lens. When using a lens remote controller Zooming can be used . Full MF (Full Manual Focus) mode Only adjustment with the focus ring manually. You can be temporarily activated by variation in this mode. The ring rotates endlessly in the viewfinder. For operation of...
...Zoom Speed" of three modes for focus adjustments on page 39. Adjusting the Focus You can select any of the CAMERA SET menu. MF (Manual Focus) mode In this mode, auto focus can also be controlled from ∞ to the minimum length by rotating the ring. Adjusting in...Remote Commander" on the supplied lens. When using a lens remote controller Zooming can be used . Full MF (Full Manual Focus) mode Only adjustment with the focus ring manually. You can be temporarily activated by variation in this mode. The ring rotates endlessly in the viewfinder. For operation of...
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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 C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FULL AF MF 10 15 30 ft 35 10 mm 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 STEADY SHOT IRIS MANU AUTO MACRO OFF.../OP EXPANDED FOCUS button Peaking When you turn the PEAKING control from its left -end position, the peaking function is effective in the viewfinder, making manual focusing easier. The emphasis level is magnified in Full MF mode.
... 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 C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FULL AF MF 10 15 30 ft 35 10 mm 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 STEADY SHOT IRIS MANU AUTO MACRO OFF.../OP EXPANDED FOCUS button Peaking When you turn the PEAKING control from its left -end position, the peaking function is effective in the viewfinder, making manual focusing easier. The emphasis level is magnified in Full MF mode.
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... MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE CH-1 AUTO INT MANUAL EXT AUDIO AUDIO LEVEL SELECT AUDIO IN CH-2 AUTO INT MANUAL EXT AUDIO IN switches: To select the source AUDIO SELECT switches: To select the recording level adjustment...
... MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE CH-1 AUTO INT MANUAL EXT AUDIO AUDIO LEVEL SELECT AUDIO IN CH-2 AUTO INT MANUAL EXT AUDIO IN switches: To select the source AUDIO SELECT switches: To select the recording level adjustment...
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...+48V STARSTT/OP EXPAFNODCEUDS RREEVIEW RELEASE 2 Attach a microphone, close the microphone holder cover for each channel. To adjust the levels manually Set the AUDIO SELECT switches CH-1 and CH2 to LINE (line level: +4 dBu). Using an External Microphone You can select automatic or...-2 to EXT. 2 Connect external audio sources to the AUDIO IN connectors CH-1 and CH-2. 3 Set the LINE/MIC/+48V switches CH-1 and CH-2 to MANUAL, and adjust the audio recording levels by turning the AUDIO LEVEL controls. B TC/U-BIT/DURATION A TRANSSIHTIOTON 1 PREV l j 2 P MIRROR IMAGE ON DISPLAY/...
...+48V STARSTT/OP EXPAFNODCEUDS RREEVIEW RELEASE 2 Attach a microphone, close the microphone holder cover for each channel. To adjust the levels manually Set the AUDIO SELECT switches CH-1 and CH2 to LINE (line level: +4 dBu). Using an External Microphone You can select automatic or...-2 to EXT. 2 Connect external audio sources to the AUDIO IN connectors CH-1 and CH-2. 3 Set the LINE/MIC/+48V switches CH-1 and CH-2 to MANUAL, and adjust the audio recording levels by turning the AUDIO LEVEL controls. B TC/U-BIT/DURATION A TRANSSIHTIOTON 1 PREV l j 2 P MIRROR IMAGE ON DISPLAY/...
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... a shot transition is executed with any of the EX Slow Shutter, Interval Recording, Frame Recording, and Slow & Quick Motion functions. • If you register the manual adjustment function for Shot Transition. If you wish to shift the focus in a shot transition, set the focus adjustment mode to those of another Shot...
... a shot transition is executed with any of the EX Slow Shutter, Interval Recording, Frame Recording, and Slow & Quick Motion functions. • If you register the manual adjustment function for Shot Transition. If you wish to shift the focus in a shot transition, set the focus adjustment mode to those of another Shot...