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... the Lens 34 Retrieving the Lens File 35 Adjusting the Grip 36 Using the Cheek Pad 37 Using the IR Remote Commander 39 Handling SxS Memory Cards 40 About SxS Memory Cards 40 Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card 41 Switching Between SxS Memory Cards 43 Formatting an SxS Memory Card 43
... the Lens 34 Retrieving the Lens File 35 Adjusting the Grip 36 Using the Cheek Pad 37 Using the IR Remote Commander 39 Handling SxS Memory Cards 40 About SxS Memory Cards 40 Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card 41 Switching Between SxS Memory Cards 43 Formatting an SxS Memory Card 43
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Recording Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording 43 Restoring an SxS Memory Card 44 Using the PHU-60K 45 Connecting/Removing the PHU Connection Cable ..... 45 Formatting the PHU-60K 45 Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording ...
Recording Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording 43 Restoring an SxS Memory Card 44 Using the PHU-60K 45 Connecting/Removing the PHU Connection Cable ..... 45 Formatting the PHU-60K 45 Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording ...
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...rates: either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 25 Mbps (SP mode), depending on a single 32-GB SxS memory card. HD recording using the "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec The PMW-EX3 records 1920 × 1080 HD images using "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec compression. Operating Instructions (This manual) ...full HD resolution. Selectable bit rates The PMW-EX3 offers a choice of HD Recording System New nonlinear recording media Using SxS memory cards, the PMW-EX3 offers nonlinear capabilities such as its recording medium. Equipped with two SxS memory card slots, the PMW-EX3 makes transition seamless without any frame loss...
...rates: either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 25 Mbps (SP mode), depending on a single 32-GB SxS memory card. HD recording using the "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec The PMW-EX3 records 1920 × 1080 HD images using "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec compression. Operating Instructions (This manual) ...full HD resolution. Selectable bit rates The PMW-EX3 offers a choice of HD Recording System New nonlinear recording media Using SxS memory cards, the PMW-EX3 offers nonlinear capabilities such as its recording medium. Equipped with two SxS memory card slots, the PMW-EX3 makes transition seamless without any frame loss...
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... Assist • Optical Image Stabilizer (Steady Shot) Creative Recording Modes and Settings 23.98P native recording The PMW-EX3 camcorder, a new member of the memory cards. IT friendly The file-based recording in film shooting, which deliver excellent picture performance with a zoom lens specifically..."Exmor" CMOS Sensors, which enables you wish to be mounted. For use of Sony's legendary CineAlta1) family, though compact offers native 23.98P recording capability. Slow Shutter function The PMW-EX3 offers a Slow Shutter function for a particular scene within a lengthy clip. Frame ...
... Assist • Optical Image Stabilizer (Steady Shot) Creative Recording Modes and Settings 23.98P native recording The PMW-EX3 camcorder, a new member of the memory cards. IT friendly The file-based recording in film shooting, which deliver excellent picture performance with a zoom lens specifically..."Exmor" CMOS Sensors, which enables you wish to be mounted. For use of Sony's legendary CineAlta1) family, though compact offers native 23.98P recording capability. Slow Shutter function The PMW-EX3 offers a Slow Shutter function for a particular scene within a lengthy clip. Frame ...
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...the PDF file. XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software Application program for the PMW-EX3 (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese) are recommended for Using the Applications The following URL: http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software OS Microsoft Windows XP ... Driver Software Applicable hardware Computer conforming to the following operating conditions are provided in PDF format. System Requirements for using SxS memory cards with XDCAM EX-series models on the driver, refer to ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 OS Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or...
...the PDF file. XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software Application program for the PMW-EX3 (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese) are recommended for Using the Applications The following URL: http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software OS Microsoft Windows XP ... Driver Software Applicable hardware Computer conforming to the following operating conditions are provided in PDF format. System Requirements for using SxS memory cards with XDCAM EX-series models on the driver, refer to ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 OS Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or...
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...is called "the jog dial" in the subsequent operating instructions. 9. MENU (menu display ON/OFF) button (page 111) 10. SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select) button (page 43) 2. STATUS button (page 105) 11. S&Q (Slow & Quick) Motion dial (page 76) 3. WHT BAL (automatic ...white balance adjustment) button (page 51) Side operation panel 5. SxS memory card slots (page 41) Upper operation panel 1 2 A B SHOT TRANSITION TC/U-BIT/DURATION Parts Identifications 19 FULL AUTO button and indicator (page 48) 4....
...is called "the jog dial" in the subsequent operating instructions. 9. MENU (menu display ON/OFF) button (page 111) 10. SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select) button (page 43) 2. STATUS button (page 105) 11. S&Q (Slow & Quick) Motion dial (page 76) 3. WHT BAL (automatic ...white balance adjustment) button (page 51) Side operation panel 5. SxS memory card slots (page 41) Upper operation panel 1 2 A B SHOT TRANSITION TC/U-BIT/DURATION Parts Identifications 19 FULL AUTO button and indicator (page 48) 4....
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... (page 132), the status (zREC or STBY) of this unit in the viewfinder. Battery remaining/DC IN voltage indication [M] (page 26) 2. Memory card in slot B is active. Remarks [M]: The indication of the items named with "Display On/Off" of the VF SET menu (see page 72... settings of the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button. When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button again, these indications are canceled. Media status indication Memory card in slot A is active. 5. Special recording/operation status indication zREC STBY zS&Q REC Recording in progress Standby for recording Slow & Quick...
... (page 132), the status (zREC or STBY) of this unit in the viewfinder. Battery remaining/DC IN voltage indication [M] (page 26) 2. Memory card in slot B is active. Remarks [M]: The indication of the items named with "Display On/Off" of the VF SET menu (see page 72... settings of the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button. When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button again, these indications are canceled. Media status indication Memory card in slot A is active. 5. Special recording/operation status indication zREC STBY zS&Q REC Recording in progress Standby for recording Slow & Quick...
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... the camcorder will not be used for playback. power without first setting the power switch to OFF may cause damage to the camcorder or SxS memory cards. 16:9 WIDE SCREEN 10 15 30 3 5 10 ft mm R L MONITVOORL THUMNAIL SEL/SEFTREVCAPNLj CAEY/LPAUSEGPFR/SFEWV D J STOP l NEXT L s SRTEACRT/STOP...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 Power switch CAMERA OFF MEDIA To operate in Camera mode, turn the power on by setting the power switch...
... the camcorder will not be used for playback. power without first setting the power switch to OFF may cause damage to the camcorder or SxS memory cards. 16:9 WIDE SCREEN 10 15 30 3 5 10 ft mm R L MONITVOORL THUMNAIL SEL/SEFTREVCAPNLj CAEY/LPAUSEGPFR/SFEWV D J STOP l NEXT L s SRTEACRT/STOP...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 Power switch CAMERA OFF MEDIA To operate in Camera mode, turn the power on by setting the power switch...
Operating Instructions
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...; Verify the correct direction of used batteries according to Sony Corporation. About SxS Memory Cards Usable SxS memory cards Use the following locations: -Where recommended 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. Notes...
...; Verify the correct direction of used batteries according to Sony Corporation. About SxS Memory Cards Usable SxS memory cards Use the following locations: -Where recommended 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. Notes...
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...2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE For write protection Setting the write-protect switch of data you recorded. • Do not apply a label sheet in the camcorder. Inserting an SxS memory card 1 Pull up the cover to this media, do...a PC. • Remove or reinsert the case card with the function of important data. Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card The card slots are located behind a cover. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of the SxS memory card to be used with this camcorder. (Formatting or ...
...2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE For write protection Setting the write-protect switch of data you recorded. • Do not apply a label sheet in the camcorder. Inserting an SxS memory card 1 Pull up the cover to this media, do...a PC. • Remove or reinsert the case card with the function of important data. Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card The card slots are located behind a cover. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of the SxS memory card to be used with this camcorder. (Formatting or ...
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... 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 not guaranteed if the power is turned off or a memory card is removed while the card is active. ON STOGRAM ASSIGN TO AM O PR xS S B 8G TC...
... 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 not guaranteed if the power is turned off or a memory card is removed while the card is active. ON STOGRAM ASSIGN TO AM O PR xS S B 8G TC...
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... while formatting is displayed in the same manner. If formatting fails A write-protected SxS memory card or memory card that an SxS memory card is inside, but it remains on formatting Any SxS memory card formatted with a device other device must be formatted again with the current video format (... using the format function of this camcorder cannot be required before using the SxS memory card in a meter format on the thumbnail screen (page 93). Switching Between SxS Memory Cards When SxS memory cards are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in progress. The button is not...
... while formatting is displayed in the same manner. If formatting fails A write-protected SxS memory card or memory card that an SxS memory card is inside, but it remains on formatting Any SxS memory card formatted with a device other device must be formatted again with the current video format (... using the format function of this camcorder cannot be required before using the SxS memory card in a meter format on the thumbnail screen (page 93). Switching Between SxS Memory Cards When SxS memory cards are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in progress. The button is not...
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... the XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software (page 131). 2 Format the problem SxS memory card, using the SxS memory card in the other card slot while restoration is lit in progress. Restoring an SxS Memory Card If an error occurs with sufficient space. • If you . Release the... The following operation may restore an SxS memory card for three seconds. If restoration fails • A write-protected SxS memory card or one SxS memory card at maximum. If the number of the OTHERS menu. 44 Handling SxS Memory Cards If an SxS memory card that prompts you try the restoration process:...
... the XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software (page 131). 2 Format the problem SxS memory card, using the SxS memory card in the other card slot while restoration is lit in progress. Restoring an SxS Memory Card If an error occurs with sufficient space. • If you . Release the... The following operation may restore an SxS memory card for three seconds. If restoration fails • A write-protected SxS memory card or one SxS memory card at maximum. If the number of the OTHERS menu. 44 Handling SxS Memory Cards If an SxS memory card that prompts you try the restoration process:...
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... 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 manner as when you remove an SxS memory card from the slot. Formatting the PHU...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 PHU-60K. The PHU60K incorporates a 60GB 1.8-inch hard ...
... 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 manner as when you remove an SxS memory card from the slot. Formatting the PHU...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 PHU-60K. The PHU60K incorporates a 60GB 1.8-inch hard ...
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... the remote control mode (page 39). Note When you load two cards, recording is used. If you hold the camcorder by automatically switching to the second card when the first card becomes full. 3 Pull up on and enters Camera mode. Recording Recording...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 recording with the exclusive lens can be performed ...
... the remote control mode (page 39). Note When you load two cards, recording is used. If you hold the camcorder by automatically switching to the second card when the first card becomes full. 3 Pull up on and enters Camera mode. Recording Recording...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 recording with the exclusive lens can be performed ...
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... REC PAUSE button simultaneously with the REC HOLD lever. When you are set the lever to the HOLD position to delete all recorded clips from a memory card. Note Recording cannot be used, it is played back for the specified time in green. To specify a clip to adjust them manually, turn Full Auto...
... REC PAUSE button simultaneously with the REC HOLD lever. When you are set the lever to the HOLD position to delete all recorded clips from a memory card. Note Recording cannot be used, it is played back for the specified time in green. To specify a clip to adjust them manually, turn Full Auto...
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.... Thus, recorded materials may not be maintained. But the camcorder can be specified as a single clip on an SxS memory card. L Selecting the Video Format You can be recorded crossing over two memory cards in sequence. TBY STBY TCG 00:00:00:00 HQ 1080/60i S&Q Motion 29/24fps Selectable Formats The selectable formats...
.... Thus, recorded materials may not be maintained. But the camcorder can be specified as a single clip on an SxS memory card. L Selecting the Video Format You can be recorded crossing over two memory cards in sequence. TBY STBY TCG 00:00:00:00 HQ 1080/60i S&Q Motion 29/24fps Selectable Formats The selectable formats...
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... Run mode The timecode keeps advancing regardless of recording. Regen mode The timecode advances during recording only. Time data, such as the SxS memory card is maintained between clips in Regen mode. Running Modes of the Timecode For the timecode, three running modes and Clock mode can be reduced... is 60 Hz Set the shutter speed to 1/50 or 1/100 seconds. If you remove the memory card and record on another card, the timecode will not continue when you insert another memory card, the camcorder starts next recording so that the timecode continues to the last recorded timecode on page ...
... Run mode The timecode keeps advancing regardless of recording. Regen mode The timecode advances during recording only. Time data, such as the SxS memory card is maintained between clips in Regen mode. Running Modes of the Timecode For the timecode, three running modes and Clock mode can be reduced... is 60 Hz Set the shutter speed to 1/50 or 1/100 seconds. If you remove the memory card and record on another card, the timecode will not continue when you insert another memory card, the camcorder starts next recording so that the timecode continues to the last recorded timecode on page ...
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The last recorded clip is displayed. 3 Select "Execute" again. The confirmation message is deleted from the memory card. The confirmation message is deleted from the memory card. Deleting the Last Recorded Clip Using the assignable button to a Clip" on the OK mark, see "Basic Menu ... on page 111. Deleting All Clips Using the Setup menu, you can specify the clip to which you can delete all clips from a memory card are deleted from the memory card. For clip deletion in Media mode, see page 72) in advance. 1 Press the assignable button to be deleted. O T H ER...
The last recorded clip is displayed. 3 Select "Execute" again. The confirmation message is deleted from the memory card. The confirmation message is deleted from the memory card. Deleting the Last Recorded Clip Using the assignable button to a Clip" on the OK mark, see "Basic Menu ... on page 111. Deleting All Clips Using the Setup menu, you can specify the clip to which you can delete all clips from a memory card are deleted from the memory card. For clip deletion in Media mode, see page 72) in advance. 1 Press the assignable button to be deleted. O T H ER...
Operating Instructions
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...the Setting Data When the read-out is completed, a completion message is displayed, indicating that the corresponding memory card icon is displayed on the memory card you made through various menu and button operations can be collectively returned to the setup file. Resetting to ... Standard Values The current camcorder settings you specified in step 1, a message to confirm whether to a card slot. Storing the Setup File Only one SxS memory card. 1 Insert a memory card on the screen. Notes • If a setup file already exists on the screen. Check that the...
...the Setting Data When the read-out is completed, a completion message is displayed, indicating that the corresponding memory card icon is displayed on the memory card you made through various menu and button operations can be collectively returned to the setup file. Resetting to ... Standard Values The current camcorder settings you specified in step 1, a message to confirm whether to a card slot. Storing the Setup File Only one SxS memory card. 1 Insert a memory card on the screen. Notes • If a setup file already exists on the screen. Check that the...