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Excessive sound pressure from earphones (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio) and headphones can cause hearing loss. In order to use this product safely, avoid The manufacturer of this product is Sony prolonged listening at excessive sound Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, pressure levels.
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Table of Contents Overview Package Configuration ............10 Features ..................11 Using the CD-ROM ..............14 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals ........14 System Requirements for Using the Applications ..14 Software Installation ............ 15 Parts Identifications ..............16 Camcorder ..............16 Zoom Lens VCL-614B2X (Supplied) ......
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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 the PHU-60K ..........
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Adjusting in 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 .............
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Resetting a Picture Profile ..........86 Picture Profile Items ............. 87 Deleting Clips ................91 Deleting the Last Recorded Clip ........91 Deleting All Clips ............91 Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data ........92 Storing the Setup File ........... 92 Retrieving the Setup File ..........92 Resetting to the Standard Values .........
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Setup Menu Configuration ......... 110 Setup Menu Layers ............ 110 Basic Menu Operations ............111 Setup Menu List ..............114 CAMERA SET Menu ..........114 AUDIO SET Menu ............ 118 VIDEO SET Menu ............. 119 VF SET Menu ............120 TC/UB SET Menu ............
Overview Package Configuration Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Component video cable (1) VCL-614B2X exclusive standard zoom lens BP-U30 battery pack (1) It is attached to the camcorder at the factory. Lens hood with lens Lens adaptor (1) BC-U1 battery charger (1)
HD video and audio with long recording time by efficiently compressing the data. Selectable bit rates The PMW-EX3 offers a choice of bit rates: either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 25 Mbps (SP mode), depending on the desired picture quality and recording time.
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Newly developed lens mount 1080 resolutions. Frame rate is also selectable from interlace and progressive (59.94i, 50i, The PMW-EX3 employs a new lens mount (1/2- 29.97P, 25P, and native 23.98P). In addition, inch EX Mount) of superior optical 59.94P and 50P progressive recording is available characteristics in a compact size, which permits in 1280 ×...
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CineAlta, and Remote Commander are trademarks of the record button is pressed. Sony Corporation. Shutter-angle settings HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor In addition to the electric shutter speed controls, Company of Japan, Limited. the PMW-EX3 also has a “shutter angle” control, which is familiar to cinematographers.
The supplied CD-ROM includes the following files: wish to read. This opens the PDF file. PMW-EX3 Operating Instructions The Operating Instructions for the PMW-EX3 Memo (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, The files may not be displayed properly, Spanish and Chinese) are provided in PDF depending on the version of Adobe Reader.
Windows: Intel Pentium III 1GHz equivalent or higher (Intel PentiumD 3GHz equivalent or higher is recommended) Macintosh: Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher is recommended Memory Windows: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended) Macintosh: 1 GB or more is recommended •...
Parts Identifications Camcorder Operation panel on the handle(page 18) 1 6 :9 W ID E S C R E E Rear connector panel O FF (page 18) FU LL AU TO FR A M G AI N W H IT E BA BA RS /C AM...
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Viewfinder control B R IG A S T N T R panel (page 20) Z E B K IN P E A T IN Y /B AT P LA D IS IM A R O R M IR O F F Upper operation panel (page 19) CH -1...
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Operation panel on the handle Rear connector panel The connectors are located under the respective caps. MONITOR THUMBNAIL SEL/SET CANCEL SDI OUT F REV PLAY/PAUSE F FWD PREV STOP NEXT GENLOCK IN START/STOP TC IN HOLD REMOTE TC OUT MONITOR VOL (volume) buttons (page 69, page 96) i.LINK (HDV) connector (4-pin, S400 THUMBNAIL button (page 94)
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AUDIO IN (audio input selection) WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switches (page 67) switch (page 51) GAIN switch (page 55) Front lower operation block CANCEL button (page 111) SEL/SET (selection/set) dial (Jog dial) (page 111) It functions accordingly when you turn it up or down, or you push it horizontally.
To reattach the hood, align the marks on the REC REVIEW button (page 71) hood with those on the camcorder, turn it in the EXPANDED FOCUS button (page 62) opposite direction from that when you removed it, Servo zoom lever (page 60) then tighten the fixing screw.
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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. Parts Identifications...
On-Screen Indications Indications in Camera Mode Remarks When this unit is in Camera mode (mode for [M]: The indication of the items named with this recording), pressing the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button displays the statuses and settings of this suffix can be independently turned on/off unit in the viewfinder.
Media remaining indication [M] (page 43) Direct Menu Operation Zoom position indication [M] (page 59) Lens extender indication The settings of the items named with a suffix [D] (available only when a lens extender is used) can be changed using the Direct menu on the screen.
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TLCS 7 On ∗ 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 ATW 4300K PPOFF ND1 ++ F1.9 18dB SHT:1/2000 Tilt the joystick or rotate the jog dial to set the cursor to the item to be operated then press the joystick or the jog dial.
Preparations Power Supply You can use a battery pack or AC power via an Removing the battery pack AC adaptor. Hold the BATTERY RELEASE button pressed, If you connect an AC power source, it has a slide the battery pack upward to unlock, then pull priority even if a battery pack is mounted.
To change the message levels with the battery pack if operation is continued at the current rate of power consumption. The Low BATT level is set to 10% of full charge, and the BATT Empty level is set to 3% of full Note charge at the factory.
power without first setting the power switch to OFF may cause damage to the camcorder or DC IN 12.0V STBY S&Q REC A: 25min SxS memory cards. B: 50min Note The battery pack mounted on the camcorder is not charged even if you set the mode switch of the BC-U1 to the CHARGE position.
Setting the Clock INITIAL SETTING Time Zone: UTC +09:00 TOKYO Date / Time: 2009/01/01 00:00:00 SET 2008/01/01 00:00:00 SET F i n i sh When you turn the camcorder on for the first time Tilt the joystick or turn the jog dial to after purchasing or replacing the backup battery set the year then press the joystick or (page 144), the Initial Setting display appears in...
Adjusting the Viewfinder BRIGHT control CONTRAST control PEAKING CONTRAST BRIGHT You can adjust the angle and the display conditions of the viewfinder for best viewing in MIRROR IMAGE DISPLAY/BATT INFO ZEBRA various shooting situations. These adjustments of the viewfinder have no effect on pictures being recorded.
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Select “B&W” if checking the subject and Adjusting the angle focusing are easier on the monochrome display. If you assign “VF Mode” to one of the assignable You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder. buttons (see page 72), you can switch between Note color and monochrome by pressing the button.
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inverted only vertically, while it is also inverted Although you can open it farther from the lock horizontally for Rec Review (page 71). position, once return it to the closed position to lock it at the 120-degree position again. Opening/detaching the eyepiece (to To detach directly view the LCD screen) The eyepiece can also be detached.
XS8X4AS-XB8 (see page 34) specially designed properly. Once the adjustment begins, do not for the PMW-EX3 are called “exclusive lenses” touch the camcorder body or lens until it ends. in this manual. • When the Shutter is in SLS mode, be sure to set...
In addition to the supplied VCL-614B2X RELEASE position. standard zoom lens, a wide zoom lens exclusively for the PMW-EX3 is available as an option. While holding the lens, turn the lens Optional exclusive lens mount lever upward until it stops.
Sony 1/2-inch Bayonet Mount lens (optional) Return the lens mount stopper switch to the LOCK position. Attaching a Sony 1/2-inch Bayonet Mount 1 Align the alignment pin of the lens with lens the recess of the adaptor and set the lens in place.
When using a non-exclusive lens Adjusting the Grip You can use the lens file in which you stored the compensation data for the lens, using the LENS menu. For the storage method, see “Lens File Operations” The grip rotates approx. 120 degrees to support a on page 143.
Insert the cheek pad from the back of Using the Cheek Pad the camcorder and secure it with the supplied screws. Align the holes on the bottom of the mount frame of the cheek pad with those of the camcorder. When you operate the camcorder with it on your right shoulder, the cheek pad prevents the control Mount frame of...
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Supplied screw Cable clamp Pole of the cheek pad C O M C H -2 IO O C H -1 A U D Accessory screw holes While holding the pole upward, flip the pad toward the side panel of the camcorder.
Note Using the IR Remote To avoid malfunctions, the remote control function is automatically deactivated when the Commander camcorder is turned off. Activate the function each time when required after you turn the camcorder on. Before use Battery lifetime Before you use the supplied IR Remote When the lithium battery’s power falls, the IR Commander for the first time, pull out the Remote Commander may not work even if you...
Operations are not guaranteed with memory cards other than SxS PRO. These cards comply with the ExpressCard standard. • SxS and SxS PRO are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and are licensed to Sony Corporation.
Write-protect switch • We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data. Sony accepts no responsibility Note for any damage or loss of data you recorded. Do not operate the write-protect switch of an SxS • Do not apply a label sheet in places other than memory card while it is set in the camcorder.
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Lamp Slot statuses • No SxS memory card is loaded. • The loaded card is invalid. • An SxS memory card is loaded, but another slot is active. Removing an SxS memory card Open the cover, once press the EJECT button to release the lock, then pull the button out.
destroyed. Be sure that the ACCESS lamps are The in-progress message and status bar (%) are lit in green or off when you turn off the power displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red. or remove memory cards. When formatting is completed, the completion •...
• In some cases, only parts of clips cannot be Note restored. Playback of the restored clips becomes icon appears if the memory card is write- possible again. protected. • The following operation may restore an SxS memory card for which the message “Could not Replacing an SxS memory card Restore Some Clips”...
Pass the cable through the cable guide Using the PHU-60K slot above the card slot B and close the cover. You can use an optional PHU-60K Professional Hard Disk Unit with this camcorder. The PHU- 60K incorporates a 60GB 1.8-inch hard disk, on which up to 200 minutes of HD video can be recorded in HQ mode.
Any PHU-60K formatted with a device other than Restoring the PHU-60K this camcorder cannot be used with the camcorder. If an error occurs with data on the PHU-60K for some reason, the hard disk must be restored. To execute formatting If a PHU-60K that needs to be restored is connected, a message that prompts you to execute If the message for formatting is displayed,...
Recording Basic Operation Procedure The operations described in this section assume Basic recording with the exclusive lens can be that you are using the supplied or optional performed with the following procedures: exclusive lens. The displays and menu settings may differ when a non-exclusive lens is used. REC START/STOP Viewfinder REC REVIEW...
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be used, it is recommended to set the lever to the Recording (Full Auto mode) HOLD position to lock the button. Press the FULL AUTO button so that START/STOP the button indicator lights. Full Auto mode is turned on, activating the HOLD TLCS (Total Level Control System) (page REC HOLD lever...
Clip (recording data) and clip name Selecting the Video When you stop recording, video, audio and subsidiary data from the start to end of the Format recording are recorded as a single clip on an SxS memory card. For each clip recorded with this camcorder, a You can select various video formats for clip name of 8 characters (the first four recording/playback using “Video Format”...
Format Indication on this Switching the ND Filters camcorder HQ 1280 × 720 HQ 720/30P 29.97 Progressive HQ 1280 × 720 HQ 720/24P 23.98 Progressive ND filters are available for keeping the aperture With “PAL Area” selected in a proper range. Set the ND filter switch according to the Format Indication on this...
Adjusting the White FULL AUTO FRAME Balance WHITE BAL switch GAIN WHITE BAL BARS/CAM PRST The white balance must be adjusted to suit to the 16 :9 W ID E SC RE EN color temperature of the light source. You can select the adjustment mode according to the shooting conditions.
Memory A or Memory If the error message continues to be displayed B mode. after several attempts, consult your Sony service representative. Select the appropriate ND filter according to the lighting condition. Place a white subject under the same...
Adjusting the Black Displaying the Markers Balance and Zebra Patterns With this camcorder, the black balance is During recording, various markers and zebra automatically adjusted each time the power is patterns can be inserted into the image in the turned on. You can readjust it, using the menu, viewfinder.
Example: 95% Displaying the Zebra Patterns 120min STBY TCG 00:00:00:00 A zebra pattern(s) can be inserted to the picture in the viewfinder to check the appropriate luminance level. Factory-set zebras 1 (70%) 2 (100%) When the aspect marker is on, the safety zone marker shows the effective area within the aspect marker.
VF SET Setting the Gain Peaking Marker Zebra Zebra Select 00:00 D i splay On/O f f Zebra1 Level : 70 You can set the gain of the video amplifier according to the brightness of the subject. Select the setting mode required by the shooting Zebra Select conditions.
To change Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Setting the Electronic Menu mode, display the CAMERA SET menu Shutter with , and select “Gain Setup” from the menu. CAMERA SET The electronic shutter of the camcorder permits you to change the shutter speed (the accumulation Au t o BLK Ba l ance time per recording frame).
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shutter speed you specified with “Shutter” of the Frame rate Shutter speed (sec.) CAMERA SET menu. Note 1000 2000 When Auto Shutter mode is ON, the fixed shutter cannot be selected. 1000 2000 Angle (standard angle) mode Set “Mode” to “Angle,” and specify the shutter angle with “Shutter Angle.”...
For details on the Direct menu, see “Direct Menu Operation” on page 24. Adjusting the Iris Shooting in EX Slow Shutter Mode Select “EX Slow Shutter” from the CAMERA Adjust the iris opening according to the SET menu. brightness of the subject. CAMERA SET Auto Iris mode Au t o BLK Ba l ance...
To adjust the target level with the Direct menu The target level can also be selected using the Adjusting the Zoom Direct menu. When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button, the current setting is displayed on the screen. You can adjust the zoom in Manual mode or Power (Servo) mode on the supplied lens.
Zoom speed switch ZOOM button Power zoom lever BR IG NT RA IN G ZE BR PE AK INF O /BA TT PL AY IM AG MI RR OF F START/STOP HOLD CH -1 AU DIO CH -2 OU T CO MP ON EN OU T...
When adjusting with the ZOOM button of Adjusting the Focus the IR Remote Commander The zooming speed depends on the “Remote” setting (default: 50) of “Zoom Speed” of the CAMERA SET menu. You can select any of three modes for focus To use the IR Remote Commander, see “Using the IR adjustments on the supplied lens.
Peaking When you turn the PEAKING control from its 16 :9 W ID E SC RE EN left-end position, the peaking function is activated. This function emphasizes the contours of the images in the viewfinder, making manual focusing easier. OF F FU LL AU TO The emphasis level is increased by turning the...
TLCS 7 On ∗ 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 16 :9 W ID E SC RE EN ATW 4300K PPOFF ND1 ++ F1.9 18dB SHT:1/2000 In MF mode, you can activate/deactivate the MF Assist function with the Direct menu by operating OF F FU LL AU TO...
Using Macro Mode Eliminating Picture When you set the MACRO switch to ON in AF or Blurring (Steady Shot) MF mode, Macro mode is activated, permitting you to adjust the focus in a range that includes the micro area. By activating the Steady Shot function of the The Macro mode is invalid in Full MF mode.
Reducing Flickers Setting the Time Data To reduce flickers, try either of the following two Time data, such as the timecodes, user bits, and methods: the clock time, are recorded with pictures. The timecode can be locked to an external timecode Setting the shutter speed according to generator.
Video Frame TC Format Setting the Timecode formats setting HQ1080/60i 00 to 29 DF/NDF switchable Specify the timecode to be recorded with SP 1080/60i (Fixed to DF in Clock “Timecode” and “TC Format” of the TC/UB SET HQ1080/30P mode) menu. HQ 1080/50i 00 to 24 Fixed to NDF...
TC/UB SET Recording Audio Signals Timecode Users B i t Mode : Fix TC Format : DF Set t i ng : 2 0 0 7 1 2 0 8 00:00 Two channels (CH-1/CH-2) of audio can be recorded (Linear PCM recording) in synchronization with video recording.
Using External Inputs T IN Y /B AT P LA D IS IM A R O R M IR O F F Set the AUDIO IN switches CH-1 and CH-2 to EXT. Connect external audio sources to the AUDIO IN connectors CH-1 and CH-2. External Set the LINE/MIC/+48V switches CH-1 microphone...
Outputting the Color 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 Bars and Reference ND1 ++ F1.9 18dB SHT:1/2000 Tone Audio recording in special recording modes The camcorder can output a color-bar signal in • No audio recording is made in Interval place of the camera picture.
• The color bar mode cannot be selected in Slow & Quick Motion mode and EX Slow Shutter Recording Shot Marks mode. When you record shot marks for important scenes as subsidiary data, you can access the marked points easily on a Shot Mark screen, which only displays scenes with shot marks only.
• If the video format is changed after recording, Rec Review cannot be performed. Rec Review • The Setup and PICTURE PROFILE menus cannot be operated during Rec Review. You can review the last recorded clip on the screen (Rec Review). Use the REC REVIEW button on the supplied lens or assign the Rec Review function to an assignable button to use it instead (page 72).
OTHERS Changing Functions of A l l Reset Camera Data the Assignable Buttons Time Zone : UTC +09:00 <1> : F reeze Mix Clock Set <2> : Shot Mark1 Language : Eng l i sh 00:00 Ass i gn But ton <3>...
For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 111. Interval Recording Select “Interval Rec” of the CAMERA SET menu. CAMERA SET The Interval Recording (time-lapse recording) Shot T ransi t ion function is especially effective for shooting MF Assi s t : O f f objects that move very slowly.
• The Freeze Mix function and Rec Review function cannot be used in Interval Recording Frame Recording mode. • The timecode is recorded in Rec Run mode (page 66) during Interval Recording. • Some extra frames may be recorded if you stop The Frame Recording function is especially recording or switch the card slot while effective for clay animation recording.
The camcorder enters Frame Recording • Some extra frames may be recorded if you stop mode. recording or switch the card slot while When the special recording mode indication recording is paused in Frame Rec mode. on the screen is active, “Frame Rec” flashes Stopping Frame Recording on the screen.
Preparatory Settings Slow & Quick Motion Recording Before starting Slow & Quick Motion recording, make the necessary settings in advance. When an HQ Progressive (P) video format is selected (page 49), you can set the frame rate for recording different from that for playback. By recording at the different frame rate, you can obtain smoother slow-motion or quick-motion 16 :9 W...
Setting the recording frame rate with the Freeze Mix: Image Direct menu Alignment When the special recording mode indication on the screen is active, you can change the recording frame rate with the Direct menu by operating the Using the Freeze Mix function, an image (still joystick or the jog dial.
• The Freeze Mix function cannot be used if the recording video format is SP 1080/24P. Shot Transition • The Freeze Mix display cannot be obtained in Quick & Slow Motion mode or Slow Shutter mode. • You cannot operate the Setup menus and The Shot Transition function helps you to easily PICTURE PROFILE menu in Freeze Mix obtain complex picture effects by registering...
Shot-transition operation buttons and Shot-transition operation area indications TCG 00:00:00:00 For shot-transition operations, use the three Shot Trans i t i on TRANSITION operation buttons on the upper Execute panel. Shot-A Shot-B A button B button SHOT TC/U-BIT/DURATION Rec Link : Of f TRANSITION Shot-transition information area MODE button and...
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Setting Contents CAMERA SET and icon Au t o BLK Ba l ance Trans Time : 2sec Soft Trans To make the transition slowly at Gain Setup Trans Speed the beginning and end but linearly Shu t t e r Time/Speed : Speed EX Slow Shut t e r...
When adjustment is finished, press the When “Rec Link” is “Shot-A” or “Shot- B,” the camcorder automatically performs Shot A or Shot B button. the shot transition to the camera settings registered to Shot A or Shot B, respectively. The camera settings are registered to the pressed You need not press the button.
Making a transition from Shot B to Shot A Fader Function When “Rec Link” is set to “Off” or “Shot-A,” a shot transition from Shot B to Shot A is possible. Press the MODE button to display “Check” in the shot-transition Using the Fader function, you can start a recording by fading in a scene or end a recording operation area.
Fade In For fading in a scene Set this to “On” to start recording with fade Press the ASSIGN button to which you assigned the Fader function in STBY (recording standby) (When you operate the function using an status. assignable button, it is not necessary to set The fade-in function is turned on.
Note Picture Profiles The Fade In/Fade Out settings automatically return to “Off” when you turn off the camcorder, while the Type and Time settings set with the menu are maintained. You can customize the picture quality, depending on the conditions or circumstances of recording, and store them as a picture profile, enabling the picture quality to be resumed just by your selecting the picture profile.
Set the power switch to CAMERA to The PICTURE PROFILE menu is displayed. turn the camcorder on in Camera Operating the jog dial or the joystick, mode. select “SEL” then the desired picture profile from the list. Press the PICTURE PROFILE button. The PICTURE PROFILE menu is displayed.
Select “Copy” from “SET” of the PICTURE PROFILE menu. The picture profile numbers are listed on the screen. Specify the target picture profile. “Execute” and “Cancel” are displayed. Select “Execute.” Copying begins. When copying ends, the completion message is displayed for three seconds, and the original screen display is restored.
Picture Profile Items The values when “Off” is selected at “SEL” of the PICTURE PROFILE menu are shown in bold face (example: Standard PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Profile Name Profile name Set the profile name in 8 characters at maximum. You can use upper- and lowercase alphabetics, Changing the picture profile numerics 0 to 9, - (hyphen), _ (underscore) and...
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PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents White Offset White Set to “On” to shift the conversion value for auto On / Off white balance in Memory A or B mode and that for Setting the white balance auto tracing white in ATW mode to a lower color offset and the color temperature or a higher color temperature.
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PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Skin Tone Detail Setting Set to “On” to enable the detail level adjustment for On / Off specific color-phase areas. Adjusting the details to be The detail level is uniform over the entire picture applied to the areas of a with the Off setting.
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PICTURE PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents Gamma Level Adjust the gamma compensation level. –99 to +99 (±0) Adjusting the gamma compensation level and Select the type of reference curve for gamma Select selecting the gamma curve compensation. STD1 / STD2 / STD3 / STD4 / CINE1 / CINE2 / CINE3 / CINE4...
Select “Execute” again. Deleting Clips The last recorded clip is deleted from the memory card. For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 111. In Camera mode, the Last Clip DEL function for deleting the last recorded clip and the All Clips Deleting All Clips DEL function for deleting all clips from a memory card are available.
Notes Storing/Retrieving the • If a setup file already exists on the memory card you specified in step , a message to confirm Setting Data whether to overwrite the file is displayed. • If there is not sufficient space on the memory card, an error message is displayed.
Playback Playing Back Clips Turning the camcorder on with the power switch You can start playback from the clip selected on set to MEDIA sets it to Media mode, and the clips the thumbnail screen. recorded on the SxS memory card are displayed The playback picture can be seen in the as thumbnails on the screen.
Special recording information Playback If the selected clip was recorded in a special recording mode (S&Q Motion, Interval Rec, or For playback operations, use the playback control Frame Rec), the mode is displayed. buttons on the handle. For a clip recorded in S&Q Motion mode, [recording frame rate/playback frame rate] fps is displayed to the right.
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Press the THUMBNAIL button to return to the Display example (Playback mode): thumbnail screen. Function when tilted up (toward the subject) Notes • The playback picture may be momentarily Function distorted or frozen between clips. The playback Function when tilted control buttons and THUMBNAIL button do when tilted to the right...
Cueing up Headphone connector To return to the top of the current clip MONITOR VOL Press the PREV button. buttons • When you press the button in normal or fast- forward playback, the top of the current clip is MONITOR VOL cued up then playback begins.
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Press the STOP button. Playback mode is canceled, showing any external input or a blue screen. To display the thumbnail screen, press the THUMBNAIL button. Playing Back Clips...
Clip Operations In Media mode, you can operate the clips or The corresponding Clip Operation menu pops up confirm and change the subsidiary data for clips on the screens as shown below. using the Clip Operation menus. Clip Operation Menus Thumbnail screen (page 99) Still picture in Pause mode (page 99) CANCEL...
Item Function Basic Operations of the Clip SHOT MARK2 To display thumbnails only of the Operation Menus frames with shot mark 2 recorded (page 102) EXPAND CLIP To display the EXPAND CLIP Displaying a Clip Operation menu screen (page 101) for the clip Press the joystick or the jog dial.
Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip When you select “DISP CLIP INFO” from a Clip Operation menu, the CLIP INFO screen appears. 120min CLIP I NFO 0011 / 0300 JPAN0011 ( 1 ) 01 / JAN / 2007 10 : 53 HQ 1080 / 24p S&Q Mot i on 29 / 24 fps TCR 00 : 05 : 00 : 02...
Select “OK MARK DEL” from the Clip ABCD0002(2) if ABCD0002(1) exists ABCD0005(4) if ABCD0005(3) exists Operation menu. • If parenthetical numbers (1) to (9) already exist The information screen for the selected clip as the result of repeated copying, copying to appears, and a confirmation message is that card cannot be done any more.
Pause the playback or select a clip on Timecode indication The timecode of the frame at the cursor is the thumbnail screen then press the displayed. joystick or the jog dial. The corresponding Clip Operation menu Clip Operation menu on the EXPAND CLIP pops up.
SHOT MARK2: To display thumbnails only Adding a shot mark in Pause mode of the frames marked with shot mark 2 Pause the playback at the frame to SHOT MARK screen example which you wish to add a shot mark then press the joystick or the jog dial.
The information screen for the selected frame Select “Execute.” appears and a confirmation message is The selected and subsequent frames are displayed below the image. divided, creating two clips having different names. Select “Execute.” The first 4 characters of the original clip name are carried on, continuing to the last number on the Changing the Index Frame memory card by the second 4 numerics.
Status Displays Showing the Status Screens This camcorder provides status screens of five Canceling the status screen display kinds in Camera mode and four kinds in Media Press the STATUS button again. The status mode, permitting you to check the various settings and statuses of this unit.
Note CAMERA Status Screen The display is not available when a non-serial lens is mounted. Zebra: Zebra status Display Contents The settings and statuses related to image This indication becomes “On” if you turn shooting are displayed. zebra on with the ZEBRA button when “1” The CAMERA status screen is obtained only in or “Both”...
In Media Mode AUDIO Status Screen AUDIO 1 / 4 CH-3 CH-4 oo -40 0 OVER Information regarding audio signals is displayed. Output CH : CH-3 / CH-4 Headphones : CH-3 / CH-4 The display configuration varies between Camera Speaker : CH-3+CH-4 mode and Media mode.
VIDEO Status Screen BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen The information on video formats and settings for The functions assigned to the assignable buttons the COMPONENT OUT, SDI OUT, MONITOR and the status of the IR Remote Commander are OUT, S VIDEO, and i.LINK connectors is displayed.
BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen The information on the battery pack and SxS memory cards is displayed. BATTERY/ MED I A 5 / 5 Ba t t er y Charge Count 55 HDD A HDD B 100% Media A 20min Media B 50min Protected 100% Battery: Battery charge remaining...
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Overview of the Setup Menus This camcorder permits you to make various Setup Menu Layers settings for recording and playback with Setup menus in the viewfinder. The Setup menus can also be displayed on an MENU external monitor.
Basic Menu Operations LENS Auto FB ADJ File Flare Shading This section covers basic operations for setting OTHERS All Reset the Setup menu items. Camera Data Time Zone Menu controls Clock Set Language Assign Button Tally Hours Meter IR Remote 16 :9 W ID E SC RE EN...
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The cursor is displayed on the icon of the menu CAMERA SET used last, and the corresponding menu item selection area is displayed to the right. Au t o BLK Ba l ance Gain Setup Example: When the cursor is located at Shu t t e r (CAMERA SET menu icon) EX Slow Shut t e r...
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For an item that requires your confirmation Example When you select an item that you must confirm CAMERA SET before execution in step , the menu display Au t o BLK Ba l ance temporarily disappears, and a confirmation Gain Setup message is displayed.
Setup Menu List The functions and available settings of menus are listed below. The default settings set at the factory are shown in bold face (example: Speed CAMERA SET Menu CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Auto BLK Execute/Cancel Select “Execute”...
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CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Shot Trans Time Set the time it takes to make a shot transition. 2 to 15 sec (4 sec) Transition Setting the Trans Speed Set the speed of the transition. operating 1 to 10 (5) conditions of Shot Time / Speed...
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CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Interval Rec Setting Turn the Interval Recording function on/off. On / Off Setting the Interval Recording Interval Time Set the interval of recording in Interval Recording. function 1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 sec 1 to 10/15/20/30/40/50 min 1 to 4/6/12/24 hour Number of Frames...
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CAMERA SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents TLCS Level Set the target level (to make brighter or darker) of auto iris +1.0 / +0.5 / ±0 / –0.5 / –1.0 control in TLCS. (This setting also affects the gain control in Setting the Total AGC mode and shutter-speed control in Auto Shutter mode.) Level Control...
Valid only when the RM-B750/B150 Remote Control If the mouted lens does not have Auto Iris function, Unit is connected only the gain and shutter are adjusted automatically. AUDIO SET Menu AUDIO SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Audio Input TRIM CH-1 Finely adjust the sensitivity of channel 1 of external...
VIDEO SET Menu VIDEO SET Menu items Setting values Contents YPbPr/SDI Out HD / SD/ Off Select the output signal from the COMPONENT OUT connector and the SDI OUT connector. Select HD: To output the same HD signal as that in recording and Setting the playback component/SDI...
VF SET Menu VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Color Adjust the color of pictures in the viewfinder. –99 to +99 (±0) Setting the viewfinder Mode Select the display mode of the viewfinder. Color / B&W Color: Color mode B&W: Monochrome mode Peaking Type...
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VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Display On/Off Video Level Warnings Turn the warning indication to be displayed when the picture On / Off is too bright or too dark on/off. Selecting the items to be displayed in Brightness Display Turn the numeric indication to show the picture brightness on/ the viewfinder...
TC/UB SET Menu TC/UB SET Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Timecode Mode Set the timecode mode. Preset / Regen / Clock Preset: To start the timecode from the specified value Setting the Regen (regeneration): To continue the timecode from that of timecode the previous clip Clock: To use the current clock time as the timecode...
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LENS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Flare R Flare Adjust the flare (R). –99 to +99 (±0) Adjusting the flare for a lens G Flare Adjust the flare (G). –99 to +99 (±0) B Flare Adjust the flare (B). –99 to +99 (±0) R Flare EX Adjust the flare (R) (when an extender is in use).
OTHERS Menu OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents All Reset Execute/Cancel Select “Execute” to reset the camcorder to the factory status. Resetting to the factory status Camera Data Store Select “Execute” to store the setting values in an SxS memory Execute/Cancel card.
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OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Assign Button <1> Assign a function to the ASSIGN button of the corresponding Off / Marker / Last Clip DEL / number. Assigning ATW / Rec Review / Rec / The selectable functions are common. functions to the Freeze Mix / Expanded Focus / Marker: For turning the markers on/off...
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OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Battery Alarm Low BATT Set the battery level at which the Low BATT warning is 5% / 10% / 15% / ... / 45% / generated (in steps of 5%). Setting the low power alarm BATT Empty Set the battery level at which the BATT Empty warning is...
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OTHERS Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Country NTSC Area / PAL Area Select the color system for the area where you will use the camcorder. Setting the area for Note The default setting is different among the sales areas. United States and Canada: NTSC Other areas: PAL Video Format...
Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors To display recording/playback pictures on an an appropriate cable for the monitor to be external monitor, select the output signal and use connected. LO CK AS E RE LE ON EN CO MP OU T CH -2 CH -1 O OU...
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To display the menus and status information on Images of 50P/50i/25P are output as PAL signals, the connected monitor those of 59.94P/59.94i/29.97P are output as NTSC signals, and those of 23.98P are output as Set “Video Out Display” (page 119) of the 2-3 pulled-down NTSC signals.
For support information for the driver, visit the following URL: Supply the operating power independently. http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ To check the connection to the camcorder Turn the camcorder on by setting the to the ExpressCard power switch to CAMERA or MEDIA.
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Macintosh message (e.g., for formatting or restoration of an SxS memory card) is shown on the screen. Drag the SxS memory card icon on the desktop to It appears when formatting or restoration is Trash. completed. If the SxS memory card icon is located on Finder, The message is also not displayed while the click on the eject icon on its side.
For information on XDCAM Transfer, visit the web sites shown in “XDCAM EX web sites” on page 13 Connecting an External or on the cover page of the supplied CD-ROM. Device (i.LINK Connection) When an HDV-compatible video format (SP 1080/60i, SP 1080/50i, or SP 1080/24P) is selected, you can record the same images as those recorded on the memory card in this camcorder on an external device connected to the...
Set the external device to recording such a signal using the nonlinear editing system, a malfunction may occur, depending on the standby status. nonlinear editing software in use. For operations of the external device, refer to • If you specify a search speed other than 4 or 15 the operation manual of that device.
Recording begins. Notes • The REC START/STOP button on the grip does When multiple units of the PMW-EX3 are used in not function. the same shooting location, recording can be • An error is generated in the following cases. In...
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To release the external timecode synchronization Change the “Timecode” setting of the TC/UB SET menu or turn off the camcorder. GENLOCK IN External synchronization is also released when you start recording in a special recording mode (Slow & Quick Motion, Frame Rec, or Interval Rec).
—BARS/CAM button —WHT BAL button Operating From the RM- —FULL AUTO button B750/B150 • Direct menu operation of the camcorder is disabled when the Remote Control Unit is connected. When the optional RM-B750 or RM-B150 • The ECS frequency value displayed on the Remote Control Unit is connected, various Remote Control Unit may slightly differ from settings of the camcorder can be performed from...
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When the settings are completed, set the The camcorder enters Slow & Quick Motion mode. DISPLAY switch to ON or OFF to exit the menu. Select the frame rate for recording with For details on operations of the RM-B150, refer to “Frame Rate.”...
Functions Operable From the RM-B750/B150 (Camera Mode) When the camcorder is set to Camera mode, the B750) on the Remote Control Unit, in addition to following functions can be made using the menu operations. controls, the switches, or the touch panel (RM- Function Operation on the camcorder Operation on...
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For details on operations of the Remote Control displayed. Unit, refer to the Operation Manual of the RM-B150/ The changes becomes valid and reflected on the B750. Picture Profile menu. • If the control knobs on the Remote Control Unit Notes is set to Absolute mode, the corresponding •...
In the event of operating problems The following phenomena that may appear in If you should experience problems with the unit, images are specific to CMOS (Complementary contact your Sony dealer. Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions. Important Notes on Operation...
White flecks Although the CMOS image sensors are produced Formats and Limitations with high-precision technologies, fine white of Outputs flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc. This is related to the principle of CMOS image sensors and is not a malfunction.
When the frame rate setting of the video format format shown below according to the video is 50i/50P/25P format of the playback clip and the “YPbPr/SDI Out Select” setting (HD or SD) of the VIDEO Clip format Output format SET menu. YPbPr Out YPbPr Out The SDI OUT connector outputs serial digital...
Adjust the white balance. Lens File Operations Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode and select the LENS menu with Select “Flare” and set the flare Up to 6 lens files can be used with this camcorder. compensation values for R, G, and B.
LENS Backup Battery YH12x4.8IRS Au t o FB ADJ Lens I D F i l e Recal l F l a r e S t ore Shad i ng F i l e I D : U1: User_Fi l e 1 00:00 No O f f set This camcorder uses a backup battery to retain...
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0 2 5 C R 2 Insert a new backup battery (CR2032) with the + symbol on the battery facing outside. 0 2 5 C R 2 Attach the cover in the original position. 0 2 5 C R 2 Backup Battery...
Troubleshooting Operating Power Symptoms Cause Remedy The camcorder does not No battery pack is mounted and no Mount a battery pack (page 26) or connect an AC power on when you set power is supplied to the DC IN power using the BC-U1(page 27) . the power switch either to connector.
External Devices Symptoms Cause Remedy The equipment connected It sometimes takes time for the Wait for about 15 seconds. If the connected to the camcorder via an connected equipment to recognize equipment still does not react, do the following: i.LINK connection does the operation.
Rapidly The camcorder may be defective. flashing Turn off the power and consult Sony service personnel. (If power cannot be turned off by setting the power switch to OFF, remove both the battery pack and the DC IN source.) Warning Indications When one of the following indications is generated, follow the message to clear the problem.
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Warning indication Buzzer Tally Cause and measures in the viewfinder lamps A partitioned memory card or one that contains recorded clips Unknown Media(A) exceeding the number permitted with this camcorder is loaded. Please Change. This card cannot be used with this camcorder. Remove it and load a compatible card.
IEEE 1394 proposed by Sony, is a trademark supported by many companies worldwide. IEEE 1394 is an international standard defined by IEEE, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
MPEG-2 Video Patent AVC Patent Portfolio Portfolio License License PMW-EX3 XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE...
VC-1 Patent Portfolio Specifications License XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software General THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE Power requirements VC-1 PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR DC 12 V THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO Power consumption (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH Approx.
Continuous operation time (recording) Gain With the BP-U60 –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC Approx. 210 min. Shutter speed With the BP-U30 sec. 2000 Approx. 100 min. Slow shutter Mass 2 to 8 frames Camcorder: 1.9 kg (4 lb 2 oz) EX Slow Shutter: 16, 32, 64 frames With the supplied lens, lens hood, eyepiece, BP-U30 battery pack and one...
DC IN connector Zoom ratio DC jack (1) 14× Maximum relative aperture Output connectors 1:1.9 SDI OUT connector Iris BNC type (1), conforming to Auto/Manual selectable SMPTE292M/259M standards F1.9 to F16 and C (close) MONITOR OUT connector Focus BNC type (1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω, Auto/Manual selectable unbalanced Ranges:...
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STORAGE SYSTEMS OR ANY OTHER MEDIA OR STORAGE SYSTEMS TO RECORD CONTENT OF ANY TYPE. • Always 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...
BATTERY INFO display Index Battery Pack BATTERY RELEASE button BATTERY/MEDIA Status Bayonet Mount lens 26, 27 BC-U1 Battery Charger Black AC adaptor black balance AC power source Black Gamma 41, 42 ACCESS lamps BP-U30 add shot marks BP-U60 AF mode BRIGHT control 55, 56 AGC mode...
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Fixed gain mode Fixed Shutter mode Date/Time flange focal length DC cable clamp Flare DC IN connector 65, 115 Flicker Reduce DC IN Power focus delete a clip Focus ring DELETE CLIP Format Media delete shot marks Formatting Detail Frame Rec Frame Recording diopter compensation Free Run mode...
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iris opening Iris ring NEXT button IRIS switch OK mark 19, 111 Jog dial OK MARK ADD 18, 111 Joystick OK MARK DEL One-Push Auto Focusing OTHERS Menu Output Formats Knee 62, 120 Peaking Language PEAKING control 72, 91 Last Clip DEL PHU-60K lens adaptor 84, 87...
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Tally lamps 66, 122 TC Format 116, 137 S&Q Motion TC IN connector Safety Area TC/UB SET Menu Safety Zone 67, 95 TC/U-BIT/DURATION button SBAC-US10 94, 96 THUMBNAIL button SBP-16 Thumbnail Screen SBP-8 29, 124 Time Zone SDI OUT connector Timecode SEL/SET button 24, 48, 117...