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... In order to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power plug. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as sunshine, fire or the... RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is intended for use this equipment. For the customers in cabinet. You are cautioned that any service or guarantee matters please refer to radio communications...
... In order to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power plug. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as sunshine, fire or the... RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is intended for use this equipment. For the customers in cabinet. You are cautioned that any service or guarantee matters please refer to radio communications...
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...(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 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 Memory Cards 40 About SxS Memory Cards 40 Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card 41 ...
...(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 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 Memory Cards 40 About SxS Memory Cards 40 Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card 41 ...
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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 46 Restoring ... 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 MF Mode 62 5
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 46 Restoring ... 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 MF Mode 62 5
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... AF Mode 63 Using Macro Mode 64 Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot 64 Reducing Flickers 65 Setting the Time Data 65 Running Modes of the Timecode 65 Setting the Timecode 66 Setting the User Bits 66 Displaying the Time Data 67 Recording Audio Signals 67 Using the Built-in ...Stereo Microphones 67 Using External Inputs 68 Using an External Microphone 68 Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels 68 Monitoring the Audio 69 Outputting the Color Bars and ...
... AF Mode 63 Using Macro Mode 64 Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot 64 Reducing Flickers 65 Setting the Time Data 65 Running Modes of the Timecode 65 Setting the Timecode 66 Setting the User Bits 66 Displaying the Time Data 67 Recording Audio Signals 67 Using the Built-in ...Stereo Microphones 67 Using External Inputs 68 Using an External Microphone 68 Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels 68 Monitoring the Audio 69 Outputting the Color Bars and ...
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... audio with long recording time by efficiently compressing the data. 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. Operating Instructions (This manual) (1)...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. Long recording time By utilizing an efficient compression format, the PMW-EX3 records high-quality HD images for long ...
... audio with long recording time by efficiently compressing the data. 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. Operating Instructions (This manual) (1)...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. Long recording time By utilizing an efficient compression format, the PMW-EX3 records high-quality HD images for long ...
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... the card. Independent rings for shooting over good takes or search through footage for flexible use of smooth operational control. Selectable gamma curves The PMW-EX3 provides various types of gamma identical to a maximum of Sony's legendary CineAlta1) family, though compact offers native 23.98P recording capability. This is convenient for zoom, focus, and...
... the card. Independent rings for shooting over good takes or search through footage for flexible use of smooth operational control. Selectable gamma curves The PMW-EX3 provides various types of gamma identical to a maximum of Sony's legendary CineAlta1) family, though compact offers native 23.98P recording capability. This is convenient for zoom, focus, and...
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...angle settings In addition to the electric shutter speed controls, the PMW-EX3 also has a "shutter angle" control, which is familiar to ...Frame Recording function Frame Recording is a unique feature of the PMWEX3 camcorder that is especially useful for pre-determined frame are recorded each time the record button is pressed. Shot Transition .../output connectors for smooth automatic scene transitions. All other trademarks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 2) HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of their respective owners. Picture Profile feature The Picture ...
...angle settings In addition to the electric shutter speed controls, the PMW-EX3 also has a "shutter angle" control, which is familiar to ...Frame Recording function Frame Recording is a unique feature of the PMWEX3 camcorder that is especially useful for pre-determined frame are recorded each time the record button is pressed. Shot Transition .../output connectors for smooth automatic scene transitions. All other trademarks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 2) HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of their respective owners. Picture Profile feature The Picture ...
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... Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software Application program for the PMW-EX3 (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese) are recommended for using the software recorded on the CD-ROM: SxS Device Driver Software Applicable hardware Computer conforming to... is included in the ReadMe (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese) in your Sony service representative. SxS Device Driver Software Driver for using SxS memory cards with XDCAM EX-series models on the version of the software is not installed, you wish...
... Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software Application program for the PMW-EX3 (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese) are recommended for using the software recorded on the CD-ROM: SxS Device Driver Software Applicable hardware Computer conforming to... is included in the ReadMe (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese) in your Sony service representative. SxS Device Driver Software Driver for using SxS memory cards with XDCAM EX-series models on the version of the software is not installed, you wish...
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Software Installation Do the following to install the software on the CD-ROM on the software that you wish to install. Using the CD-ROM 15 Overview A cover page appears automatically in your CD-ROM drive. Macintosh computer Drop the folder of Apple Inc. Uninstalling an application ...
Software Installation Do the following to install the software on the CD-ROM on the software that you wish to install. Using the CD-ROM 15 Overview A cover page appears automatically in your CD-ROM drive. Macintosh computer Drop the folder of Apple Inc. Uninstalling an application ...
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Servo zoom lever (page 60) IR Remote Commander (Supplied) The buttons without remarks can be used in the opposite direction from that when you removed it, then tighten the fixing screw. PLAY/PAUSE button 7. Zoom ring (page 59) 3. STEADY SHOT button (...
Servo zoom lever (page 60) IR Remote Commander (Supplied) The buttons without remarks can be used in the opposite direction from that when you removed it, then tighten the fixing screw. PLAY/PAUSE button 7. Zoom ring (page 59) 3. STEADY SHOT button (...
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When you use the remote commander, see "Using the IR Remote Commander" on page 39. 22 Parts Identifications Overview Note The SUB CLIP button does not function with this camcorder.
When you use the remote commander, see "Using the IR Remote Commander" on page 39. 22 Parts Identifications Overview Note The SUB CLIP button does not function with this camcorder.
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... device is displayed. 3. Memory card in slot B is always displayed, regardless of operation of the items named with this suffix can be turned on/off using the assignable buttons to the i.LINK connector (page 132), the status (zREC or STBY) of the device is connected to which the corresponding on/off... on/off with "Display On/Off" of the VF SET menu (see page 121). [A]: The indication of items named with this suffix can be changed using the Direct menu on the screen (see page 24). 1 2 3 4 5 120min STBY S&Q REC TCG 00:00:00:00 6 A: 25min B: 50min 7 Z99 8 EX HQ 1080/24P 25...
... device is displayed. 3. Memory card in slot B is always displayed, regardless of operation of the items named with this suffix can be turned on/off using the assignable buttons to the i.LINK connector (page 132), the status (zREC or STBY) of the device is connected to which the corresponding on/off... on/off with "Display On/Off" of the VF SET menu (see page 121). [A]: The indication of items named with this suffix can be changed using the Direct menu on the screen (see page 24). 1 2 3 4 5 120min STBY S&Q REC TCG 00:00:00:00 6 A: 25min B: 50min 7 Z99 8 EX HQ 1080/24P 25...
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...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. Lens extender indication (available only when a lens extender is generated...[M][D] (page 55) 17. Video Format indication [M] (page 49) Direct Menu Operation The settings of the items named with a suffix [D] can be changed using "Direct Menu" (page 126) of -Field indication [M][A] (available only when a serial lens is mounted) 23. Media remaining indication [M] (page 43) ...
...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. Lens extender indication (available only when a lens extender is generated...[M][D] (page 55) 17. Video Format indication [M] (page 49) Direct Menu Operation The settings of the items named with a suffix [D] can be changed using "Direct Menu" (page 126) of -Field indication [M][A] (available only when a serial lens is mounted) 23. Media remaining indication [M] (page 43) ...
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... the supplied BC-U1 Battery Charger. • A warm battery pack immediately after removing the battery pack. Using a Battery Pack Mount a BP-U30 or BP-U60 Lithium-ion battery pack. One BP-U30 is mounted. Replace the battery pack with this camcorder is ... Hold the BATTERY RELEASE button pressed, slide the battery pack upward to lock. If you connect an AC power source, it out. Notes • Before use, charge the battery pack with this camcorder. F A TSRHAONTSITION B TC/U-BIT/DURATION SDI OUT HDV TC IN GENLOCK IN REMOTE TC OUT DC IN MOONUITTOR S VIDEO...
... the supplied BC-U1 Battery Charger. • A warm battery pack immediately after removing the battery pack. Using a Battery Pack Mount a BP-U30 or BP-U60 Lithium-ion battery pack. One BP-U30 is mounted. Replace the battery pack with this camcorder is ... Hold the BATTERY RELEASE button pressed, slide the battery pack upward to lock. If you connect an AC power source, it out. Notes • Before use, charge the battery pack with this camcorder. F A TSRHAONTSITION B TC/U-BIT/DURATION SDI OUT HDV TC IN GENLOCK IN REMOTE TC OUT DC IN MOONUITTOR S VIDEO...
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...IN connector, the input voltage is displayed in the viewfinder when you . These settings can connect an AC power source to this camcorder by using the supplied BC-U1 Battery Charger for BP-U30/U60 as an AC adaptor, as shown below: H L OFF BARTETLEERAYSE PEAKING CONTRAST BRIGHT ...viewfinder. When recording or playback is in progress on the mounted battery pack (BATTERY INFO) is fully charged. The BATTERY INFO display goes off . Using AC Power (DC IN Power) You can be continued (BATT Empty status), a battery-empty message appears. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions...
...IN connector, the input voltage is displayed in the viewfinder when you . These settings can connect an AC power source to this camcorder by using the supplied BC-U1 Battery Charger for BP-U30/U60 as an AC adaptor, as shown below: H L OFF BARTETLEERAYSE PEAKING CONTRAST BRIGHT ...viewfinder. When recording or playback is in progress on the mounted battery pack (BATTERY INFO) is fully charged. The BATTERY INFO display goes off . Using AC Power (DC IN Power) You can be continued (BATT Empty status), a battery-empty message appears. For details, refer to the 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 Power switch CAMERA OFF MEDIA To operate in Media mode, turn the power on by setting the power switch to the OFF ... switch to OFF. Turning Power Off Set the power switch to the CAMERA position. Remove the battery pack if the camcorder will not be used for playback. Removing the battery pack and the DC IN 28 Power Supply To charge the battery pack, remove it from the camcorder and ...
...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 Power switch CAMERA OFF MEDIA To operate in Media mode, turn the power on by setting the power switch to the OFF ... switch to OFF. Turning Power Off Set the power switch to the CAMERA position. Remove the battery pack if the camcorder will not be used for playback. Removing the battery pack and the DC IN 28 Power Supply To charge the battery pack, remove it from the camcorder and ...
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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 ...year-setting column. Change the setting if needed. 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 the built-in the viewfinder. INITIAL SETTING Time Zone: UTC +09:...
... 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 ...year-setting column. Change the setting if needed. 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 the built-in the viewfinder. INITIAL SETTING Time Zone: UTC +09:...
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Adjusting the contrast and brightness Use the control knobs on page 111. VF SET VF B Color Peak i ng B Mode Mar ker B 00:00 Zebra B Display On/O f f B : 0 : Color For details on menu ... facing the sun. Eyepiece focusing ring 16:9 WIDE SCREEN ft mm 5 40 81.2 9 AF MFFull SSHTOEATDY IRIS A TRANSSHITOIOT N B TC/U-BIT/DURATION You can be made using the VF SET menu. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be selected. Adjusting the focus in the viewfinder The eyepiece focusing (diopter compensation) ring...
Adjusting the contrast and brightness Use the control knobs on page 111. VF SET VF B Color Peak i ng B Mode Mar ker B 00:00 Zebra B Display On/O f f B : 0 : Color For details on menu ... facing the sun. Eyepiece focusing ring 16:9 WIDE SCREEN ft mm 5 40 81.2 9 AF MFFull SSHTOEATDY IRIS A TRANSSHITOIOT N B TC/U-BIT/DURATION You can be made using the VF SET menu. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be selected. Adjusting the focus in the viewfinder The eyepiece focusing (diopter compensation) ring...
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... MIRROR OFF IMAGE ON CONTRAST DISPLAY/BATT INFO BRIGHT ZEBRA A B TSRHAONTSITION TC/U-BIT/DURATION STESAHDOYT LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM ASSIGN 3 2 1 A ACCESS B SLOT SELECT 2 1 Normally use it is also inverted horizontally for Rec Review (page 71). Although you can directly view the LCD screen inside the viewfinder by horizontally sliding it...
... MIRROR OFF IMAGE ON CONTRAST DISPLAY/BATT INFO BRIGHT ZEBRA A B TSRHAONTSITION TC/U-BIT/DURATION STESAHDOYT LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM ASSIGN 3 2 1 A ACCESS B SLOT SELECT 2 1 Normally use it is also inverted horizontally for Rec Review (page 71). Although you can directly view the LCD screen inside the viewfinder by horizontally sliding it...
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...long as a flange focal length adjustment chart, about 3 m (10 ft.) away from the camcorder, and light it ends. • When the Shutter is used , or if the camcorder or subject moves during zoom operations. Direct sunlight can be sure to set the camcorder to Menu mode, and select (the... 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 the camcorder, and cause fire. With the supplied or optional exclusive 1/2-inch EX Mount lens, the flange focal ...
...long as a flange focal length adjustment chart, about 3 m (10 ft.) away from the camcorder, and light it ends. • When the Shutter is used , or if the camcorder or subject moves during zoom operations. Direct sunlight can be sure to set the camcorder to Menu mode, and select (the... 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 the camcorder, and cause fire. With the supplied or optional exclusive 1/2-inch EX Mount lens, the flange focal ...