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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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... × 1080, which is a highly compact and highperformance XDCAM EX1) camcorder that uses SxS1) memory cards, as instant random access and file-based operation. The imaging devices used in the PMW-EX1R camcorder are also possible, permitting you to record stunning-quality HD video and audio..."MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec, which produce images in DVCAM-compatible mode. Multiple-format recording The PMW-EX1R camcorder offers a wide array of 1080 or 720 effective scan lines, the camcorder can simultaneously hold multiple files of any of these recording formats, allowing for your needs. In...
... × 1080, which is a highly compact and highperformance XDCAM EX1) camcorder that uses SxS1) memory cards, as instant random access and file-based operation. The imaging devices used in the PMW-EX1R camcorder are also possible, permitting you to record stunning-quality HD video and audio..."MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec, which produce images in DVCAM-compatible mode. Multiple-format recording The PMW-EX1R camcorder offers a wide array of 1080 or 720 effective scan lines, the camcorder can simultaneously hold multiple files of any of these recording formats, allowing for your needs. In...
Operating Instructions
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...performance with its own thumbnail identifier. Selectable gamma curves The PMW-EX1R provides various types of the PMWEX1R camcorder that intermittently records signals at predetermined intervals. With this function...Sony's legendary CineAlta1) family, though compact offers native 23.98P recording capability. Independent rings for easy and precise focus adjustments. • One-push Auto Focus • MF Assist • Expanded Focus • Peaking • Optical Image Stabilizer (Steady Shot) Creative Recording Modes and Settings 23.98P native recording The PMW-EX1R camcorder...
...performance with its own thumbnail identifier. Selectable gamma curves The PMW-EX1R provides various types of the PMWEX1R camcorder that intermittently records signals at predetermined intervals. With this function...Sony's legendary CineAlta1) family, though compact offers native 23.98P recording capability. Independent rings for easy and precise focus adjustments. • One-push Auto Focus • MF Assist • Expanded Focus • Peaking • Optical Image Stabilizer (Steady Shot) Creative Recording Modes and Settings 23.98P native recording The PMW-EX1R camcorder...
Operating Instructions
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...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)...close lever (page 42) 6. Rear IR remote control receptor 8. 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 ...
...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)...close lever (page 42) 6. Rear IR remote control receptor 8. 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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.../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...;ßiger Wärmeeinwirkung ausgesetzt werden, wie z.B. Notes • Before use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptor listed below: • BP-U30/U60 Lithium-ion Battery Pack...U60 Lithium-ion battery pack. For safety, use , charge the battery pack with this camcorder is mounted, an error message is mounted. WARNING Batteries shall not be used with the...
.../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...;ßiger Wärmeeinwirkung ausgesetzt werden, wie z.B. Notes • Before use only the Sony battery packs and AC adaptor listed below: • BP-U30/U60 Lithium-ion Battery Pack...U60 Lithium-ion battery pack. For safety, use , charge the battery pack with this camcorder is mounted, an error message is mounted. WARNING Batteries shall not be used with the...
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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 ... condition (new or old) of the battery pack and the ambient temperature. These settings can connect an AC power source to this camcorder by calculating the available time with the battery pack if operation is off after 5 seconds. Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ...
...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 ... condition (new or old) of the battery pack and the ambient temperature. These settings can connect an AC power source to this camcorder by calculating the available time with the battery pack if operation is off after 5 seconds. Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ...
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... 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 center green button to unlock the power switch and move it from the camcorder and mount it from the OFF position to the...
... 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 center green button to unlock the power switch and move it from the camcorder and mount it from the OFF position to the...
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...-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 jog dial to set the cursor to "Date/Time" then press the...next opportunity. • While the Initial Setting display is cleared because of exhaustion of the OTHERS menu. Setting the Clock 29 The camcorder enters the operation mode (Camera mode or Media mode) you selected with the power switch. Once after purchasing or replacing the backup ...
...-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 jog dial to set the cursor to "Date/Time" then press the...next opportunity. • While the Initial Setting display is cleared because of exhaustion of the OTHERS menu. Setting the Clock 29 The camcorder enters the operation mode (Camera mode or Media mode) you selected with the power switch. Once after purchasing or replacing the backup ...
Operating Instructions
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... under bright ambient light, such as 180 degrees in various shooting situations. Adjusting the brightness of the backlight When you set the camcorder to make it 90 degrees. Adjusting the color, contrast, and brightness These adjustments can be rotated as much as 90 degrees in...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 pictures being recorded. Press the + button to Menu mode and select (LCD/VF SET menu) then "LCD"...
... under bright ambient light, such as 180 degrees in various shooting situations. Adjusting the brightness of the backlight When you set the camcorder to make it 90 degrees. Adjusting the color, contrast, and brightness These adjustments can be rotated as much as 90 degrees in...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 pictures being recorded. Press the + button to Menu mode and select (LCD/VF SET menu) then "LCD"...
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...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 selected. Select "EVF" from the LCD...of the assignable buttons (see page 70), you can switch between color and monochrome by pressing the button. Caution Do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece of the viewfinder have no effect on pictures being recorded. Change the "Power" setting from the LCD/VF SET ...
...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 selected. Select "EVF" from the LCD...of the assignable buttons (see page 70), you can switch between color and monochrome by pressing the button. Caution Do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece of the viewfinder have no effect on pictures being recorded. Change the "Power" setting from the LCD/VF SET ...
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... copy of important data. For write protection Setting the write-protect switch of the SxS memory card to protrude from its proper location. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of data you own responsibility. • If the available recording time on a card is...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 this media in the camcorder. When applying the label sheet to open. 2 Insert the SxS...
... copy of important data. For write protection Setting the write-protect switch of the SxS memory card to protrude from its proper location. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of data you own responsibility. • If the available recording time on a card is...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 this media in the camcorder. When applying the label sheet to open. 2 Insert the SxS...
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When playback of the last clip ends, the camcorder enters PAUSE (still picture) mode at the beginning of the clip may be distorted. Press the THUMBNAIL button to return to the top of operations. ... 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.
When playback of the last clip ends, the camcorder enters PAUSE (still picture) mode at the beginning of the clip may be distorted. Press the THUMBNAIL button to return to the top of operations. ... 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.
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Status Displays Status Displays Showing the Status Screens This camcorder provides status screens of five kinds in Camera mode and four kinds in sequence. Canceling the status screen display Press the STATUS button again. ...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. The status...
Status Displays Status Displays Showing the Status Screens This camcorder provides status screens of five kinds in Camera mode and four kinds in sequence. Canceling the status screen display Press the STATUS button again. ...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. The status...
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... and status information on the connected monitor Set "YPbPr/Digital Out Display" (page 124) of whether the signal is set the camcorder to SD Mode, the connector outputs an SD SDI signal. Component video cable (supplied) COMPONENT IN COMPONENT OUT A/V OUT AV ...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 ...
... and status information on the connected monitor Set "YPbPr/Digital Out Display" (page 124) of whether the signal is set the camcorder to SD Mode, the connector outputs an SD SDI signal. Component video cable (supplied) COMPONENT IN COMPONENT OUT A/V OUT AV ...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 ...
Operating Instructions
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... gain (sensitivity) • when operating in 60-Hz areas. This is recommend to set the Flicker-Reduction function to the principle of the camcorder. The white flecks especially tend to 1/60 in Slow-Shutter mode Aliasing When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are present. Flicker If recording ...are shot, they may appear jagged or flicker. About the LCD panels The LCD panels are not recorded on any Important Notes on the PMW-EX1R, any recording media. In some cases, such phenomena may not be used with extremely high-precision technology that quickly move across the screen ...
... gain (sensitivity) • when operating in 60-Hz areas. This is recommend to set the Flicker-Reduction function to the principle of the camcorder. The white flecks especially tend to 1/60 in Slow-Shutter mode Aliasing When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are present. Flicker If recording ...are shot, they may appear jagged or flicker. About the LCD panels The LCD panels are not recorded on any Important Notes on the PMW-EX1R, any recording media. In some cases, such phenomena may not be used with extremely high-precision technology that quickly move across the screen ...