Operating Instructions
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4-163-183-11(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-EX1R Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. © 2009 Sony Corporation
4-163-183-11(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-EX1R Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. © 2009 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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... NTSC and PAL are three 1/2-inch type CMOS sensors, each with long recording time by efficiently compressing the data. Multiple-format recording The PMW-EX1R camcorder offers a wide array of bit rates: either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 25 Mbps (SP mode), depending on the desired ...picture quality and recording time. In addition to use of HD Recording System New nonlinear recording media Using SxS memory cards, the PMW-EX1R offers nonlinear capabilities such as its recording medium. This mature "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec, which produce images in DVCAM-compatible mode. ...
... NTSC and PAL are three 1/2-inch type CMOS sensors, each with long recording time by efficiently compressing the data. Multiple-format recording The PMW-EX1R camcorder offers a wide array of bit rates: either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 25 Mbps (SP mode), depending on the desired ...picture quality and recording time. In addition to use of HD Recording System New nonlinear recording media Using SxS memory cards, the PMW-EX1R offers nonlinear capabilities such as its recording medium. This mature "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec, which produce images in DVCAM-compatible mode. ...
Operating Instructions
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... efficient compression format, the PMW-EX1R records high-quality HD images for long recording time of Sony's legendary CineAlta1) family, though compact offers native 23.98P recording capability. Cutting-edge Camera Technologies 1/2-inch type three "Exmor"1) CMOS sensors The PMW-EX1R is equipped with three newly...intervals, each with special effects of 64-frame accumulation period. Interval Recording function The PMW-EX1R offers an Interval Recording function that is familiar to HD video recording, the PMWEX1R can record and play back high-quality, two-channel 16-bit, 48-kHz linear...
... efficient compression format, the PMW-EX1R records high-quality HD images for long recording time of Sony's legendary CineAlta1) family, though compact offers native 23.98P recording capability. Cutting-edge Camera Technologies 1/2-inch type three "Exmor"1) CMOS sensors The PMW-EX1R is equipped with three newly...intervals, each with special effects of 64-frame accumulation period. Interval Recording function The PMW-EX1R offers an Interval Recording function that is familiar to HD video recording, the PMWEX1R can record and play back high-quality, two-channel 16-bit, 48-kHz linear...
Operating Instructions
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... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R A/V OUT COMPOOUNTENT HDMI R 8 9 10 Inside the cover 11 Side operation panel (page 21) Rear operation panel (page 21) Card slot block (page 21) 1. LCD (Liquid...
... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R A/V OUT COMPOOUNTENT HDMI R 8 9 10 Inside the cover 11 Side operation panel (page 21) Rear operation panel (page 21) Card slot block (page 21) 1. LCD (Liquid...
Operating Instructions
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... MEDIA SEL/SET PICTURE DC IN PROFILE CH-1 CH-1 AUTO MANUAL INTMIC EXT AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO SELECT IN LEVEL CH-2 CH-2 AUTO MANUAL INTMIC EXT PMW-EX1R CACHE REC 8 9 10 11 1. SEL/SET (selection/set) dial (Jog dial) (page 115) It functions accordingly when you turn it up or down, or you...
... MEDIA SEL/SET PICTURE DC IN PROFILE CH-1 CH-1 AUTO MANUAL INTMIC EXT AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO SELECT IN LEVEL CH-2 CH-2 AUTO MANUAL INTMIC EXT PMW-EX1R CACHE REC 8 9 10 11 1. SEL/SET (selection/set) dial (Jog dial) (page 115) It functions accordingly when you turn it up or down, or you...
Operating Instructions
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... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R OUT COMPONENT OUT A/V HDMI 1 Press the joystick or the jog dial. Overview 4. Memory card in Slow & Quick Motion Standby) Frame Rec Interval Rec S&Q Motion xx...
... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R OUT COMPONENT OUT A/V HDMI 1 Press the joystick or the jog dial. Overview 4. Memory card in Slow & Quick Motion Standby) Frame Rec Interval Rec S&Q Motion xx...
Operating Instructions
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For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptor listed below: •.../DV MENU SEL/SET CANCEL CAMERAOFF MEDIA CH-1 CH-2SAEULDEICOTAMAMUAUATNTNOOUUAALALUINDIO INT EXT INT EXT PPIRCOTFUIRLEE DC IN PMW-EX1R A/V COMPONENT OUT OUT COMPONENT OUT A/V OUT HDMI OUT HDMI RBEATLTEEARSYE SDI OUT Battery pack Battery pack...DV MENU SEL/SET CANCEL CAMERAOFF MEDIA CH-1 CH-2SAEULDEICOTAMAMUAUATNTNOOUUAALALUINDIO INT EXT INT EXT PPIRCOTFUIRLEE DC IN PMW-EX1R A/V COMPONENT OUT OUT OCOUTMPONENT A/V OUT HDMI OUT HDMI RBEATLTEEARSYE SDI OUT 26 Power Supply BATTERY ...
For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptor listed below: •.../DV MENU SEL/SET CANCEL CAMERAOFF MEDIA CH-1 CH-2SAEULDEICOTAMAMUAUATNTNOOUUAALALUINDIO INT EXT INT EXT PPIRCOTFUIRLEE DC IN PMW-EX1R A/V COMPONENT OUT OUT COMPONENT OUT A/V OUT HDMI OUT HDMI RBEATLTEEARSYE SDI OUT Battery pack Battery pack...DV MENU SEL/SET CANCEL CAMERAOFF MEDIA CH-1 CH-2SAEULDEICOTAMAMUAUATNTNOOUUAALALUINDIO INT EXT INT EXT PPIRCOTFUIRLEE DC IN PMW-EX1R A/V COMPONENT OUT OUT OCOUTMPONENT A/V OUT HDMI OUT HDMI RBEATLTEEARSYE SDI OUT 26 Power Supply BATTERY ...
Operating Instructions
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... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R HDMI BATTERY I NFO 0% 50% 1 00% Remaining Ti me : 20m i n If the battery charge remaining becomes low If the battery charge remaining decreases to a certain level...
... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R HDMI BATTERY I NFO 0% 50% 1 00% Remaining Ti me : 20m i n If the battery charge remaining becomes low If the battery charge remaining decreases to a certain level...
Operating Instructions
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... R HDV/DV MENU SEL/SET CANCEL CAMERAOFF MEDIA CH-1 CH-2SAEULDEICOTAMAMUAUATNTNOOUUAALALUINDIO INT EXT INT EXT PPIRCOTFUIRLEE DC IN PMW-EX1R A/V COMPONENT OUT OUT OCOUTMPONENT A/V OUT HDMI OUT HDMI RBEATLTEEARSYE SDI OUT RERVEICEW EXFPOACNUDSED SSTTAORPT/ RELEASE Press the .../CAM R 1 HDV/DV MENU SEL/SET CANCEL CAMERAOFF MEDIA CH-1 CH-2SAEULDEICOTAMAMUAUATNTNOOUUAALALUINDIO INT EXT INT EXT PPIRCOTFUIRLEE DC IN PMW-EX1R A/V COMPONENT HDMI OUT OUT OCOUTMPONENT A/V OUT HDMI OUT RBEATLTEEARSYE SDI OUT 3 2 DC OUT CHARGE 0% BBCA-TUT1ERY 80...
... R HDV/DV MENU SEL/SET CANCEL CAMERAOFF MEDIA CH-1 CH-2SAEULDEICOTAMAMUAUATNTNOOUUAALALUINDIO INT EXT INT EXT PPIRCOTFUIRLEE DC IN PMW-EX1R A/V COMPONENT OUT OUT OCOUTMPONENT A/V OUT HDMI OUT HDMI RBEATLTEEARSYE SDI OUT RERVEICEW EXFPOACNUDSED SSTTAORPT/ RELEASE Press the .../CAM R 1 HDV/DV MENU SEL/SET CANCEL CAMERAOFF MEDIA CH-1 CH-2SAEULDEICOTAMAMUAUATNTNOOUUAALALUINDIO INT EXT INT EXT PPIRCOTFUIRLEE DC IN PMW-EX1R A/V COMPONENT HDMI OUT OUT OCOUTMPONENT A/V OUT HDMI OUT RBEATLTEEARSYE SDI OUT 3 2 DC OUT CHARGE 0% BBCA-TUT1ERY 80...
Operating Instructions
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... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R OUT COMPONENT OUT A/V HDMI 1 Tilt the joystick or turn the camcorder on the rear operation panel for this display. The Initial Setting display disappears, and...
... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R OUT COMPONENT OUT A/V HDMI 1 Tilt the joystick or turn the camcorder on the rear operation panel for this display. The Initial Setting display disappears, and...
Operating Instructions
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... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R HDMI Turning the backlight on the monitor becomes upside down, indicating the mirror image of the subject. Adjusting the brightness of the backlight When you...
... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R HDMI Turning the backlight on the monitor becomes upside down, indicating the mirror image of the subject. Adjusting the brightness of the backlight When you...
Operating Instructions
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... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R OUT COMPONENT OUT A/V HDMI Adjusting the backlight The brightness of the backlight for the EVF can be switched between color and monochrome modes For the...
... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R OUT COMPONENT OUT A/V HDMI Adjusting the backlight The brightness of the backlight for the EVF can be switched between color and monochrome modes For the...
Operating Instructions
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... by using a PC. • Remove or reinsert the case card with this camcorder must be formatted using other than the label space. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of the SxS memory card to "WP" disables you to protrude from the camcorder before use ...CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R COMPONENT A/V HDMI OUT OUT CH-1 AUDIO LEVEL CH-2 Inserting an SxS memory card 1 Slide the cover to the left to be used ...
... by using a PC. • Remove or reinsert the case card with this camcorder must be formatted using other than the label space. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of the SxS memory card to "WP" disables you to protrude from the camcorder before use ...CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R COMPONENT A/V HDMI OUT OUT CH-1 AUDIO LEVEL CH-2 Inserting an SxS memory card 1 Slide the cover to the left to be used ...
Operating Instructions
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... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R OUT COMPONENT OUT A/V HDMI The clips after starting it, press the PREV button to return to the thumbnail screen. To start playback, the playback picture...
... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R OUT COMPONENT OUT A/V HDMI The clips after starting it, press the PREV button to return to the thumbnail screen. To start playback, the playback picture...
Operating Instructions
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... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R HDMI L R MONITOR VOL THUMBNAIL SEL/SET CANCEL Joystick MENU S&Q CANCEL SEL/SET Jog dial Activating the status screen display Press the STATUS button. For connections...
... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R HDMI L R MONITOR VOL THUMBNAIL SEL/SET CANCEL Joystick MENU S&Q CANCEL SEL/SET Jog dial Activating the status screen display Press the STATUS button. For connections...
Operating Instructions
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... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R HDMI Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings MENU button To turn the dial, the cursor moves up or down, permitting you to select menu items or...
... SELECT OPEN CH-1 ALEUVDEIOL CH-2 CACHE REC R CANCEL OFFMEDIA CAMERA DC IN MENU SEL/SET PPIRCOTFUIRLEE INT EXT CH-1 AMUATNOUAL AUINDIO SAEULDEICOTAMUATNOUAL INT EXT CH-2 PMW-EX1R HDMI Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings MENU button To turn the dial, the cursor moves up or down, permitting you to select menu items or...
Operating Instructions
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.../ON LCD B.LIGHT OFF STATUS DIBSAPTLTAIYNFOBARS/CAM R HDV/DV MENU SEL/SET CANCEL CAMERAOFF MEDIA CH-1 CH-2SAEULDEICOTAMAMUAUATNTNOOUUAALALUINDIO INT EXT INT EXT PPIRCOTFUIRLEE DC IN PMW-EX1R COMPONENT OUT A/V OUT HDMI OUT RBEATLTEEARSYE SDI OUT RERVEICEW EXFPOACNUDSED SSTTAORPT/ RELEASE SDI OUT 75-ohm coaxial cable (optional) SDI IN Regardless of the VIDEO...
.../ON LCD B.LIGHT OFF STATUS DIBSAPTLTAIYNFOBARS/CAM R HDV/DV MENU SEL/SET CANCEL CAMERAOFF MEDIA CH-1 CH-2SAEULDEICOTAMAMUAUATNTNOOUUAALALUINDIO INT EXT INT EXT PPIRCOTFUIRLEE DC IN PMW-EX1R COMPONENT OUT A/V OUT HDMI OUT RBEATLTEEARSYE SDI OUT RERVEICEW EXFPOACNUDSED SSTTAORPT/ RELEASE SDI OUT 75-ohm coaxial cable (optional) SDI IN Regardless of the VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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...to CMOS image sensors The following operations: -Changing the video format -Rec Review -Starting playback from portable communications devices The use a PMW-EX1/EX3/EX30 to play materials recorded on the LCD monitor and EVF screen may be distorted by discharge tubes, such as fluorescent,..., or horizontal stripes may appear distorted. This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Note on the viewfinder display • Pictures on the PMW-EX1R, any recording media. In some cases, such phenomena may not be used with extremely high-precision technology that yields effective pixel rates of...
...to CMOS image sensors The following operations: -Changing the video format -Rec Review -Starting playback from portable communications devices The use a PMW-EX1/EX3/EX30 to play materials recorded on the LCD monitor and EVF screen may be distorted by discharge tubes, such as fluorescent,..., or horizontal stripes may appear distorted. This phenomenon is not a malfunction. Note on the viewfinder display • Pictures on the PMW-EX1R, any recording media. In some cases, such phenomena may not be used with extremely high-precision technology that yields effective pixel rates of...
Operating Instructions
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... "Format Media" (page 133) of Outputs media in which clips of formats not supported by the PMW-EX1/EX3/EX30 have been recorded cannot be used on the PMW-EX1/EX3/EX30 and vice versa. Notes • While the COMPONENT OUT connector and SDI OUT connectors... files in the medium may be fragmented, disabling proper recording/storage. In addition, the setting data (page 93) including picture profiles of the PMW-EX1R cannot be recorded/reproduced properly, try formatting the recording medium. While repeating picture recording/playback with another output connector. • When "i.LINK I/O"...
... "Format Media" (page 133) of Outputs media in which clips of formats not supported by the PMW-EX1/EX3/EX30 have been recorded cannot be used on the PMW-EX1/EX3/EX30 and vice versa. Notes • While the COMPONENT OUT connector and SDI OUT connectors... files in the medium may be fragmented, disabling proper recording/storage. In addition, the setting data (page 93) including picture profiles of the PMW-EX1R cannot be recorded/reproduced properly, try formatting the recording medium. While repeating picture recording/playback with another output connector. • When "i.LINK I/O"...
Operating Instructions
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...MEDIA SEL/SET PICTURE DC IN PROFILE CH-1 CH-1 AUTO MANUAL INTMIC EXT AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO SELECT IN LEVEL CH-2 CH-2 AUTO MANUAL INTMIC EXT PMW-EX1R CACHE REC A/V COMPONENT HDMI OUT OUT REC EXPANDED REVIEW FOCUS START/ STOP RELEASE 179 (7 1/8) Notes • Always make a test recording, and... verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR...
...MEDIA SEL/SET PICTURE DC IN PROFILE CH-1 CH-1 AUTO MANUAL INTMIC EXT AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO SELECT IN LEVEL CH-2 CH-2 AUTO MANUAL INTMIC EXT PMW-EX1R CACHE REC A/V COMPONENT HDMI OUT OUT REC EXPANDED REVIEW FOCUS START/ STOP RELEASE 179 (7 1/8) Notes • Always make a test recording, and... verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR...