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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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...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is used in the U.S.A. A polarized plug has two blades with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety.... In order to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. WARNING When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in any heat sources such as...
...provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is used in the U.S.A. A polarized plug has two blades with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety.... In order to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. WARNING When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in any heat sources such as...
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Table of Contents Overview Preparations 6 Table of Contents Package Configuration 12 Features 13 Using the Software 16 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals 16 System Requirements for Using the Applications ....... 16 Software Installation 17 Parts Identifications 18 Camcorder 18 IR Remote Commander (Supplied... 22 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 ...
Table of Contents Overview Preparations 6 Table of Contents Package Configuration 12 Features 13 Using the Software 16 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals 16 System Requirements for Using the Applications ....... 16 Software Installation 17 Parts Identifications 18 Camcorder 18 IR Remote Commander (Supplied... 22 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 ...
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... for Recording 40 Restoring the PHU-60K/120K/120R 40 Using a "Memory Stick" with the Media Adaptor 41 Formatting a "Memory Stick 41 Basic Operation Procedure 42 Selecting the Video Format 44 Selectable Formats 44 Switching between HD and SD 45 Changing the Format 46 Switching the ND Filters 47... in Auto Shutter Mode 54 Adjusting the Iris 54 Recording in Auto Iris Mode 54 Adjusting the Iris Manually 55 Adjusting the Zoom 55 Switching the Zoom Mode 55 Operating the Zoom Manually 56 Using the Power Zoom 56 Adjusting the Focus 57 Adjusting in Full MF Mode 57 Adjusting in ...
... for Recording 40 Restoring the PHU-60K/120K/120R 40 Using a "Memory Stick" with the Media Adaptor 41 Formatting a "Memory Stick 41 Basic Operation Procedure 42 Selecting the Video Format 44 Selectable Formats 44 Switching between HD and SD 45 Changing the Format 46 Switching the ND Filters 47... in Auto Shutter Mode 54 Adjusting the Iris 54 Recording in Auto Iris Mode 54 Adjusting the Iris Manually 55 Adjusting the Zoom 55 Switching the Zoom Mode 55 Operating the Zoom Manually 56 Using the Power Zoom 56 Adjusting the Focus 57 Adjusting in Full MF Mode 57 Adjusting in ...
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Features 13 Overview Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder (Operating Instructions in PDF) (1) Operating Instructions (This manual) (1) SxS Device Driver Software End-User License Agreement (1) Features The PMW-EX1R is also adopted in DVCAM-compatible mode. Switching between Progressive and Interlace and ... "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec, which is a highly compact and highperformance XDCAM EX1) camcorder that uses SxS1) memory cards, as instant random access and file-based operation.
Features 13 Overview Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder (Operating Instructions in PDF) (1) Operating Instructions (This manual) (1) SxS Device Driver Software End-User License Agreement (1) Features The PMW-EX1R is also adopted in DVCAM-compatible mode. Switching between Progressive and Interlace and ... "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec, which is a highly compact and highperformance XDCAM EX1) camcorder that uses SxS1) memory cards, as instant random access and file-based operation.
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...Reader is included in the ReadMe (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese) in order to read the operation manuals contained on your CD-ROM drive. To read the documents Do the following program must be displayed properly, depending on installation and... operations of Apple Inc. If it . Information on the manual that you can download from the following URL: http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks...
...Reader is included in the ReadMe (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese) in order to read the operation manuals contained on your CD-ROM drive. To read the documents Do the following program must be displayed properly, depending on installation and... operations of Apple Inc. If it . Information on the manual that you can download from the following URL: http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks...
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... hood, align the marks on the hood with those on the handle (page 20) Handle Upper operation panel (page 20) 67 4 5 10 15 30 3 5 10 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 IRIS MANUAL AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS MANUAL AUTO Lens control block (page 20) Bottom (page 22) C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 ... (page 65) 3. Camcorder 1 2 3 R L MONITVOORL THUMNAIL SEL/SEFTRECVAPNLj CAEYL/PAUSPEGREF/VSFWDlSJ TOP NEXT L s SRTEACRT/STOP T HOLD W H L OFF Operation panel on the camcorder, turn the hood in the opposite direction from that when you attach an optional wide-conversion lens, remove the lens hood...
... hood, align the marks on the hood with those on the handle (page 20) Handle Upper operation panel (page 20) 67 4 5 10 15 30 3 5 10 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 IRIS MANUAL AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS MANUAL AUTO Lens control block (page 20) Bottom (page 22) C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 ... (page 65) 3. Camcorder 1 2 3 R L MONITVOORL THUMNAIL SEL/SEFTRECVAPNLj CAEYL/PAUSPEGREF/VSFWDlSJ TOP NEXT L s SRTEACRT/STOP T HOLD W H L OFF Operation panel on the camcorder, turn the hood in the opposite direction from that when you attach an optional wide-conversion lens, remove the lens hood...
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... right, or you push along the axis. It is called "the joystick" in the subsequent operating instructions. 11. PREV (previous) button (page 97) 6. F FWD (fast forward) button (page 97) 12. Operation panel on the handle Upper operation panel Overview L R MONITOR 1 VOL 2 THUMBNAIL SEL/SET CANCEL 9 3 F REV PLAY/...block 1 2 3 AF/MF Full MF C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 10 15 25 40 81.2 mm ft IRIS 4 MANUAL AUTO 10 10 15 30 MACRO 5 35 E OFF ON FOCUS 6 5.8 MANUAL AUTO PUSH AF 7 1. Iris ring (page 54) 4. MACRO switch (page 60) 6. FOCUS switch (page 58) 20 Parts ...
... right, or you push along the axis. It is called "the joystick" in the subsequent operating instructions. 11. PREV (previous) button (page 97) 6. F FWD (fast forward) button (page 97) 12. Operation panel on the handle Upper operation panel Overview L R MONITOR 1 VOL 2 THUMBNAIL SEL/SET CANCEL 9 3 F REV PLAY/...block 1 2 3 AF/MF Full MF C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 10 15 25 40 81.2 mm ft IRIS 4 MANUAL AUTO 10 10 15 30 MACRO 5 35 E OFF ON FOCUS 6 5.8 MANUAL AUTO PUSH AF 7 1. Iris ring (page 54) 4. MACRO switch (page 60) 6. FOCUS switch (page 58) 20 Parts ...
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... 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. It is called "the jog dial" in the subsequent operating instructions. 4. AUDIO SELECT (audio level control mode selection...) switches (page 64) 11. PUSH AF (momentary auto focus) button (page 59) Side operation panel LENS INFO ...
... 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. It is called "the jog dial" in the subsequent operating instructions. 4. AUDIO SELECT (audio level control mode selection...) switches (page 64) 11. PUSH AF (momentary auto focus) button (page 59) Side operation panel LENS INFO ...
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...SEL/SEFTRECVAPNLj CAEYL/PAUSPEGREF/VSFWDlSJ TOP NEXT L s SRTEACRT/STOP T HOLD W H L OFF 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 10 30 5 15 3 10 IRIS MANUAL AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS MANUAL AUTO C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FILNTEDR 2 A TRANSSHITOIOT N ON B LCD B.LIGHT BRILGCHDT DUTRCA/UT-IOBINT/ STATUS BADTTISIPNLFAOY BARS/CAM LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM... on one of the OTHERS menu. Audio level meters [M] (page 65) 18. Video Format indication [M] (page 44) Direct Menu Operation The settings of the items named with a suffix [D] can be changed using "Direct Menu" (page 131) of the items for ...
...SEL/SEFTRECVAPNLj CAEYL/PAUSPEGREF/VSFWDlSJ TOP NEXT L s SRTEACRT/STOP T HOLD W H L OFF 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 10 30 5 15 3 10 IRIS MANUAL AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS MANUAL AUTO C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FILNTEDR 2 A TRANSSHITOIOT N ON B LCD B.LIGHT BRILGCHDT DUTRCA/UT-IOBINT/ STATUS BADTTISIPNLFAOY BARS/CAM LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM... on one of the OTHERS menu. Audio level meters [M] (page 65) 18. Video Format indication [M] (page 44) Direct Menu Operation The settings of the items named with a suffix [D] can be changed using "Direct Menu" (page 131) of the items for ...
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...TOP NEXT L s SRTEACRT/STOP T HOLD W H L OFF 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 10 30 OUT COMPONENT 5 15 OUT A/V 3 10 IRIS MANUAL AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS MANUAL AUTO C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FILNTEDR 2 A TRANSSHITOIOT N ON B LCD B.LIGHT BRILGCHDT DUTRCA/UT-IOBINT/ STATUS BADTTISIPNLFAOY BARS/CAM LENS INFO BRT ...pack and the ambient temperature. The BATTERY INFO display goes off after 5 seconds. Preparations Checking battery charge remaining To check during operation (Low BATT status), a low-battery message, flashing of the tally lamps, and a beep sound will warn you hold the...
...TOP NEXT L s SRTEACRT/STOP T HOLD W H L OFF 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 10 30 OUT COMPONENT 5 15 OUT A/V 3 10 IRIS MANUAL AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS MANUAL AUTO C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FILNTEDR 2 A TRANSSHITOIOT N ON B LCD B.LIGHT BRILGCHDT DUTRCA/UT-IOBINT/ STATUS BADTTISIPNLFAOY BARS/CAM LENS INFO BRT ...pack and the ambient temperature. The BATTERY INFO display goes off after 5 seconds. Preparations Checking battery charge remaining To check during operation (Low BATT status), a low-battery message, flashing of the tally lamps, and a beep sound will warn you hold the...
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... Setting display disappears, and the clock setting is permitted until you finish the setting for setting. The camcorder enters the operation mode (Camera mode or Media mode) you selected with the power switch. Joystick L R MONITOR VOL THUMBNAIL SEL/SET...SEFTRECVAPNLj CAEYL/PAUSPEGREF/VSFWDlSJ TOP NEXT L s SRTEACRT/STOP T HOLD W H L OFF 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 10 30 5 15 3 10 IRIS MANUAL AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS MANUAL AUTO C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FILNTEDR 2 A TRANSSHITOIOT N ON B LCD B.LIGHT BRILGCHDT DUTRCA/UT-IOBINT/ STATUS BADTTISIPNLFAOY BARS/CAM LENS INFO BRT...
... Setting display disappears, and the clock setting is permitted until you finish the setting for setting. The camcorder enters the operation mode (Camera mode or Media mode) you selected with the power switch. Joystick L R MONITOR VOL THUMBNAIL SEL/SET...SEFTRECVAPNLj CAEYL/PAUSPEGREF/VSFWDlSJ TOP NEXT L s SRTEACRT/STOP T HOLD W H L OFF 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 10 30 5 15 3 10 IRIS MANUAL AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS MANUAL AUTO C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FILNTEDR 2 A TRANSSHITOIOT N ON B LCD B.LIGHT BRILGCHDT DUTRCA/UT-IOBINT/ STATUS BADTTISIPNLFAOY BARS/CAM LENS INFO BRT...
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...you can be switched between color and monochrome by pressing the button. Direct sunlight can adjust the display conditions of operator so that the EVF is rotated to one of Electronic Viewfinder). You can enter through the eyepiece, be selected...SEFTRECVAPNLj CAEYL/PAUSPEGREF/VSFWDlSJ TOP NEXT L s SRTEACRT/STOP T HOLD W H L OFF 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 10 30 5 15 3 10 IRIS MANUAL AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS MANUAL AUTO C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FILNTEDR 2 A TRANSSHITOIOT N ON B LCD B.LIGHT BRILGCHDT DUTRCA/UT-IOBINT/ STATUS BADTTISIPNLFAOY BARS/CAM LENS INFO BRT ...
...you can be switched between color and monochrome by pressing the button. Direct sunlight can adjust the display conditions of operator so that the EVF is rotated to one of Electronic Viewfinder). You can enter through the eyepiece, be selected...SEFTRECVAPNLj CAEYL/PAUSPEGREF/VSFWDlSJ TOP NEXT L s SRTEACRT/STOP T HOLD W H L OFF 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 10 30 5 15 3 10 IRIS MANUAL AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS MANUAL AUTO C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FILNTEDR 2 A TRANSSHITOIOT N ON B LCD B.LIGHT BRILGCHDT DUTRCA/UT-IOBINT/ STATUS BADTTISIPNLFAOY BARS/CAM LENS INFO BRT ...
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...properly. If a card is formatted using the format function of this camcorder. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of data you make a backup.../STOP T HOLD W H L OFF Cover 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 10 30 5 15 3 10 IRIS MANUAL AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS MANUAL AUTO C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FILNTEDR 2 A TRANSSHITOIOT N ON B LCD B.LIGHT BRILGCHDT DUTRCA/UT-IOBINT/...available recording time on a card is regarded as of a different format, requiring repeated format operation on this camcorder. • Deleting with the function of the camcorder does not completely ...
...properly. If a card is formatted using the format function of this camcorder. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of data you make a backup.../STOP T HOLD W H L OFF Cover 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 10 30 5 15 3 10 IRIS MANUAL AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS MANUAL AUTO C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FILNTEDR 2 A TRANSSHITOIOT N ON B LCD B.LIGHT BRILGCHDT DUTRCA/UT-IOBINT/...available recording time on a card is regarded as of a different format, requiring repeated format operation on this camcorder. • Deleting with the function of the camcorder does not completely ...
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... s SRTEACRT/STOP T HOLD W H L OFF 9 REC REVIEW 3 Lens cap OPEN 10 15 30 3 5 10 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 IRIS MANUAL AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS MANUAL AUTO C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FILNTEDR 2 A TRANSSHITOIOT N ON B LCD B.LIGHT REC EXFPOACNUDSED BRILGCHDT DUTRCA/UT-IOBINT/ STATUS BADTTISIPNLFAOY BARS/CAM LENS INFO...by automatically switching to the second card when the first card becomes full. 3 Pull up on and enters Camera mode. 42 Basic Operation Procedure When using the remote commander, activate the remote control mode (page 33). Recording (Full Auto mode) 6 Press the FULL ...
... s SRTEACRT/STOP T HOLD W H L OFF 9 REC REVIEW 3 Lens cap OPEN 10 15 30 3 5 10 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 IRIS MANUAL AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS MANUAL AUTO C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FILNTEDR 2 A TRANSSHITOIOT N ON B LCD B.LIGHT REC EXFPOACNUDSED BRILGCHDT DUTRCA/UT-IOBINT/ STATUS BADTTISIPNLFAOY BARS/CAM LENS INFO...by automatically switching to the second card when the first card becomes full. 3 Pull up on and enters Camera mode. 42 Basic Operation Procedure When using the remote commander, activate the remote control mode (page 33). Recording (Full Auto mode) 6 Press the FULL ...
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.../STOP button on page 104. You can delete the last recorded clip by setting the camcorder to delete all recorded clips from a memory card. Basic Operation Procedure 43 "Adjusting the Iris" on page 54 "Setting the Gain" on page 51 "Setting the Electronic Shutter" on page 52 "Adjusting the White ...Balance" on the handle will be deleted, operate the camcorder in Media mode. REC START/STOP HOLD REC HOLD lever To unlock the button, return the lever to adjust them manually, turn Full Auto mode off, and see page 59. 7 Press the REC START/STOP...
.../STOP button on page 104. You can delete the last recorded clip by setting the camcorder to delete all recorded clips from a memory card. Basic Operation Procedure 43 "Adjusting the Iris" on page 54 "Setting the Gain" on page 51 "Setting the Electronic Shutter" on page 52 "Adjusting the White ...Balance" on the handle will be deleted, operate the camcorder in Media mode. REC START/STOP HOLD REC HOLD lever To unlock the button, return the lever to adjust them manually, turn Full Auto mode off, and see page 59. 7 Press the REC START/STOP...
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... A or Memory B mode. 2 Select the appropriate ND filter according to the proper condition if the manual iris adjustment mode is obtained on the screen. WHITE BAL switch ZEBRA PEAKING FULL AUTO R L MONITVOORL THUMNAIL...L OFF GAIN L M H WHITE BAL B A PRST 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 10 30 OUT COMPONENT 5 15 A/V 3 10 IRIS MANUAL AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS MANUAL AUTO C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FILNTEDR 2 A TRANSSHITOIOT N ON B LCD B.LIGHT BRILGCHDT DUTRCA/UT-IOBINT/ STATUS BADTTISIPNLFAOY BARS/CAM LENS INFO... on the assignable buttons, see "Direct Menu Operation" on page 24.
... A or Memory B mode. 2 Select the appropriate ND filter according to the proper condition if the manual iris adjustment mode is obtained on the screen. WHITE BAL switch ZEBRA PEAKING FULL AUTO R L MONITVOORL THUMNAIL...L OFF GAIN L M H WHITE BAL B A PRST 5.8 10 15 25 40 81.2 10 30 OUT COMPONENT 5 15 A/V 3 10 IRIS MANUAL AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS MANUAL AUTO C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 FILNTEDR 2 A TRANSSHITOIOT N ON B LCD B.LIGHT BRILGCHDT DUTRCA/UT-IOBINT/ STATUS BADTTISIPNLFAOY BARS/CAM LENS INFO... on the assignable buttons, see "Direct Menu Operation" on page 24.
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... zebra pattern(s) to be displayed. 1 (Zebra1): To display a zebra pattern in the range of the video amplifier, using the GAIN switch. Fixed gain mode (manual gain adjustment) Select the gain of 50 to 107%. Setting the Gain 51 Setting the Gain You can set at each of -3 dB to +18... 18 dB These values can be selected. Recording With Fixed Gain Selecting the gain with the switch Select the gain, using the switch or a menu operation. Note When AGC mode is automatically adjusted according to the picture brightness. Zebra1 Level Set the center level of Zebra1 in the area of the...
... zebra pattern(s) to be displayed. 1 (Zebra1): To display a zebra pattern in the range of the video amplifier, using the GAIN switch. Fixed gain mode (manual gain adjustment) Select the gain of 50 to 107%. Setting the Gain 51 Setting the Gain You can set at each of -3 dB to +18... 18 dB These values can be selected. Recording With Fixed Gain Selecting the gain with the switch Select the gain, using the switch or a menu operation. Note When AGC mode is automatically adjusted according to the picture brightness. Zebra1 Level Set the center level of Zebra1 in the area of the...
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...:00 Shot Tr a n s i t i o n B MF Ass i s t : Off Color Bar Type : Mul t i Low Mid High : 0dB : 9dB : 18dB For details on menu operations, see "Direct Menu Operation" on page 115. Shooting in a Fixed Shutter Mode When you set the SHUTTER switch to ON, the fixed shutter is in low-level lighting... conditions. Fixed Shutter (manual adjustment) modes Recording is in Part mode, you to change the shutter speed (the ...
...:00 Shot Tr a n s i t i o n B MF Ass i s t : Off Color Bar Type : Mul t i Low Mid High : 0dB : 9dB : 18dB For details on menu operations, see "Direct Menu Operation" on page 115. Shooting in a Fixed Shutter Mode When you set the SHUTTER switch to ON, the fixed shutter is in low-level lighting... conditions. Fixed Shutter (manual adjustment) modes Recording is in Part mode, you to change the shutter speed (the ...
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... START/STOP button. Connecting External Devices Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection) 139 For operations of the external device, refer to the operation manual of that device. 3 Set the camcorder to Camera mode by setting the power switch to the operation manual of the software. The external device starts recording in use . • If you...
... START/STOP button. Connecting External Devices Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection) 139 For operations of the external device, refer to the operation manual of that device. 3 Set the camcorder to Camera mode by setting the power switch to the operation manual of the software. The external device starts recording in use . • If you...