Operating Instructions
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... Power On 28 Turning Power Off 28 Setting the Clock 29 Adjusting the Viewfinder 30 Adjusting the Lens 33 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length 33 Replacing 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...
... Power On 28 Turning Power Off 28 Setting the Clock 29 Adjusting the Viewfinder 30 Adjusting the Lens 33 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length 33 Replacing 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...
Operating Instructions
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...ROM. Memo The files may not be installed on your computer in order to the following URL: http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software OS Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later (32-bit version), ...Sony service representative. Overview Using the CD-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 the United States and/or other countries. In such a case, install the latest version you wish to replace...
...ROM. Memo The files may not be installed on your computer in order to the following URL: http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software OS Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later (32-bit version), ...Sony service representative. Overview Using the CD-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 the United States and/or other countries. In such a case, install the latest version you wish to replace...
Operating Instructions
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... charge remaining To check during operation When recording or playback is mounted. Using a Battery Pack Mount a BP-U30 or BP-U60 Lithium-ion battery pack. Replace the battery pack with the supplied BC-U1 Battery Charger. • A warm battery pack immediately after removing the battery pack.
... charge remaining To check during operation When recording or playback is mounted. Using a Battery Pack Mount a BP-U30 or BP-U60 Lithium-ion battery pack. Replace the battery pack with the supplied BC-U1 Battery Charger. • A warm battery pack immediately after removing the battery pack.
Operating Instructions
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...% of full charge, and the BATT Empty level is set the power switch to OFF and connect a power source via the DC IN connector or replace the battery pack with the BC-U1 to the AC input connector of the BC-U1 then to a certain level during operation (Low BATT status...
...% of full charge, and the BATT Empty level is set the power switch to OFF and connect a power source via the DC IN connector or replace the battery pack with the BC-U1 to the AC input connector of the BC-U1 then to a certain level during operation (Low BATT status...
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 INITIAL SETTING Time Zone: UTC +09:00 TOKYO Date / Time: 20098/01/01 00:00:00 SET F i n i sh 2 Tilt the ...SET," the cursor moves back to "Date/ Time." 4 Move the cursor to set the year then press the joystick or dial. Once after purchasing or replacing the backup battery (page 144), the Initial Setting display appears in clock, using "Time Zone" (page 124) and "Clock Set" (page 124) of ...
... 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: 20098/01/01 00:00:00 SET F i n i sh 2 Tilt the ...SET," the cursor moves back to "Date/ Time." 4 Move the cursor to set the year then press the joystick or dial. Once after purchasing or replacing the backup battery (page 144), the Initial Setting display appears in clock, using "Time Zone" (page 124) and "Clock Set" (page 124) of ...
Operating Instructions
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...exclusive lens Fujinon XS8X4AS-XB8: 1/2-inch EX Mount lens Using the supplied lens adaptor, a Sony 1/2-inch Bayonet Mount lens can also be mounted. For non-exclusive but usable lenses, consult your Sony service representative. Notes • When another lens is not immediately attached, attach the supplied ...mount lever downward. • When a non-exclusive lens is mounted for the PMW-EX3 is available as an option. The adjustment begins. During adjustment The in the same manner. 34 Adjusting the Lens Replacing the Lens In addition to "Execute" then press the joystick or the jog dial...
...exclusive lens Fujinon XS8X4AS-XB8: 1/2-inch EX Mount lens Using the supplied lens adaptor, a Sony 1/2-inch Bayonet Mount lens can also be mounted. For non-exclusive but usable lenses, consult your Sony service representative. Notes • When another lens is not immediately attached, attach the supplied ...mount lever downward. • When a non-exclusive lens is mounted for the PMW-EX3 is available as an option. The adjustment begins. During adjustment The in the same manner. 34 Adjusting the Lens Replacing the Lens In addition to "Execute" then press the joystick or the jog dial...
Operating Instructions
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...menu) and set in the holder at the factory. Activate the function each time when required after turning the power on page 72. Replacing the battery in the IR Remote Commander Use a commercially available CR2025 lithium battery. Insulation sheet A CR2025 lithium battery is set "IR ...the remote control function is automatically deactivated when the camcorder is about one of the camcorder after you turn the camcorder on the camcorder, replace the battery then check the operation again. Preparations B Using the IR Remote Commander Before use Before you use any battery other than a...
...menu) and set in the holder at the factory. Activate the function each time when required after turning the power on page 72. Replacing the battery in the IR Remote Commander Use a commercially available CR2025 lithium battery. Insulation sheet A CR2025 lithium battery is set "IR ...the remote control function is automatically deactivated when the camcorder is about one of the camcorder after you turn the camcorder on the camcorder, replace the battery then check the operation again. Preparations B Using the IR Remote Commander Before use Before you use any battery other than a...
Operating Instructions
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...comply with memory cards other trademarks are exceeded. -Inside a closed car in the card slots. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. CAUTION Danger of used batteries according to static electricity or electrical noise. • Do not use . • When storing or... SxS memory cards • Recorded data may explode if mistreated. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and are licensed to Sony Corporation. All other than SxS PRO. Preparations WARNING Battery may be...
...comply with memory cards other trademarks are exceeded. -Inside a closed car in the card slots. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. CAUTION Danger of used batteries according to static electricity or electrical noise. • Do not use . • When storing or... SxS memory cards • Recorded data may explode if mistreated. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and are licensed to Sony Corporation. All other than SxS PRO. Preparations WARNING Battery may be...
Operating Instructions
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... formatting is completed, the completion message is loaded. Checking the Remaining Time Available for recording with the current video format (recording bit rate) is displayed, replace the card with an appropriate SxS memory card, as per the instructions in both card slots A and B, press the SLOT SELECT button to select the...
... formatting is completed, the completion message is loaded. Checking the Remaining Time Available for recording with the current video format (recording bit rate) is displayed, replace the card with an appropriate SxS memory card, as per the instructions in both card slots A and B, press the SLOT SELECT button to select the...
Operating Instructions
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...clips cannot be played back, updating the managerial file on one on which an error occurred may improve the situation. Release the write protection or replace the card, as per the instructions in the message. • An SxS memory card on two cards in a memory card for some cases... cannot be restored is displayed. Preparations Note A icon appears if the memory card is displayed. Replacing an SxS memory card • If the available time on which an error occurred cannot be restored. Replace the cards with those with data in total becomes less than 5 minutes, a message "Media ...
...clips cannot be played back, updating the managerial file on one on which an error occurred may improve the situation. Release the write protection or replace the card, as per the instructions in the message. • An SxS memory card on two cards in a memory card for some cases... cannot be restored is displayed. Preparations Note A icon appears if the memory card is displayed. Replacing an SxS memory card • If the available time on which an error occurred cannot be restored. Replace the cards with those with data in total becomes less than 5 minutes, a message "Media ...
Operating Instructions
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... EXPAND CLIP Screen The EXPAND CLIP screen permits you wish to the destination SxS memory card. Clip Operations 101 Playback The OK mark is deleted. Replace the SxS memory card with the same name to copy then press the joystick or the jog dial. The Clip Operation menu of each block...
... EXPAND CLIP Screen The EXPAND CLIP screen permits you wish to the destination SxS memory card. Clip Operations 101 Playback The OK mark is deleted. Replace the SxS memory card with the same name to copy then press the joystick or the jog dial. The Clip Operation menu of each block...
Operating Instructions
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... lenses, you wish to store the compensation data in all the user-definable files U1 to Camera mode by retrieving the appropriate file upon lens replacement.
... lenses, you wish to store the compensation data in all the user-definable files U1 to Camera mode by retrieving the appropriate file upon lens replacement.
Operating Instructions
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...8226; Be careful not to "Off," retrieve the corresponding file with a menu operation (Recall) when you next mount the lens. If this warning appears, replace the battery as soon as "Auto Recall" is set to drop the removed screw into the camcorder. 1 Open the cover of the backup battery When...if "Auto Recall" is set to User_File4) can be changed with the same or equivalent type recommended by loosening the screw, and remove the battery. Replace only with "File ID" of explosion if battery is displayed, select "Execute." If the lens is a serial lens, the corresponding lens file is...
...8226; Be careful not to "Off," retrieve the corresponding file with a menu operation (Recall) when you next mount the lens. If this warning appears, replace the battery as soon as "Auto Recall" is set to drop the removed screw into the camcorder. 1 Open the cover of the backup battery When...if "Auto Recall" is set to User_File4) can be changed with the same or equivalent type recommended by loosening the screw, and remove the battery. Replace only with "File ID" of explosion if battery is displayed, select "Execute." If the lens is a serial lens, the corresponding lens file is...
Operating Instructions
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...card. If the battery pack is set to the end of the IR Remote Commander is too high. Release the write protection (page 41), or replace the card with a fully charged one having sufficient space. Playback does not start when you charged it fully, it with one (page 26). ...page 26). The recorded sound has a The audio level is not The AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) Adjust the audio recording levels with the AUDIO possible. Replace the battery pack with the AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls (page 68), and record again. The battery pack is distorted. Set the power switch to...
...card. If the battery pack is set to the end of the IR Remote Commander is too high. Release the write protection (page 41), or replace the card with a fully charged one having sufficient space. Playback does not start when you charged it fully, it with one (page 26). ...page 26). The recorded sound has a The audio level is not The AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) Adjust the audio recording levels with the AUDIO possible. Replace the battery pack with the AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls (page 68), and record again. The battery pack is distorted. Set the power switch to...
Operating Instructions
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..., through messages in the viewfinder, the tally lamps, and a buzzer. Cause and measures Free space on the SxS memory card. Replace the battery with another . Appendixes 148 Error/Warning Indications Warning indication in the viewfinder E + Error code Buzzer Continuous Tally lamps Rapidly.... The battery power will be performed. The battery pack is too low (stage 2). Suspend operation, turn off the power and consult Sony service personnel. (If power cannot be adjusted with a normal one . Check the power supply. Error Indications The camcorder stops operation after...
..., through messages in the viewfinder, the tally lamps, and a buzzer. Cause and measures Free space on the SxS memory card. Replace the battery with another . Appendixes 148 Error/Warning Indications Warning indication in the viewfinder E + Error code Buzzer Continuous Tally lamps Rapidly.... The battery power will be performed. The battery pack is too low (stage 2). Suspend operation, turn off the power and consult Sony service personnel. (If power cannot be adjusted with a normal one . Check the power supply. Error Indications The camcorder stops operation after...
Operating Instructions
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Replace it with the memory card. The external signal input via the i.LINK connection cannot be used with this camcorder. The card requires restoration. An error ... card in the viewfinder Unknown Media(A)1) Please Change. Neither recording nor playback can be done, as required. If this camcorder is defective. Remove it to replace it . Remove the card, load it again, and restore it with this frequently occurs, change the battery. Change the battery at the earliest opportunity. Appendixes...
Replace it with the memory card. The external signal input via the i.LINK connection cannot be used with this camcorder. The card requires restoration. An error ... card in the viewfinder Unknown Media(A)1) Please Change. Neither recording nor playback can be done, as required. If this camcorder is defective. Remove it to replace it . Remove the card, load it again, and restore it with this frequently occurs, change the battery. Change the battery at the earliest opportunity. Appendixes...