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  • Sony PMW-EX3 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    3-878-039-11(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder PMW-EX3 PMW-EX3 Operating Instructions © 2008 Sony Corporation
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
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    http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. For the customers in Taiwan only 3
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    the Applications ....... 14 Software Installation 15 Parts Identifications 16 Camcorder 16 Zoom Lens VCL-614B2X (Supplied 20 IR Remote Commander (Supplied 21 On-Screen Indications 23 Indications in Camera Mode 23 Direct Menu Operation 24 Power Supply 26 Using a Battery Pack 26 Using AC
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    -60K 46 Basic Operation Procedure 47 Selecting the Video Format 49 Selectable Formats 49 Changing the Format 50 Switching the ND Filters 50 Adjusting the White Balance 51 Selecting the Adjustment Mode 51 Executing Auto White Balance 52 Adjusting the Black Balance 53 Displaying the Markers
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    68 Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels 68 Monitoring the Audio 69 Outputting the Color Bars and Reference Tone 69 Recording Shot Marks 70 Rec Review 71 Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons 72 Interval Recording 73 Preparatory Settings 73 Performing Interval Recording 73 Frame
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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 92 Playback Playing Back Clips
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    the Camcorder 136 Functions Operable From the RM-B750/B150 (Camera Mode 138 Appendixes 8 Important Notes on Operation 140 Formats and Limitations of Outputs 141 Video Formats and Output Formats 141 Limitations of Outputs 142 Lens File Operations 143 Backup Battery 144 Troubleshooting 146
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    i.LINK 150 MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License 151 AVC Patent Portfolio License 151 VC-1 Patent Portfolio License 152 Specifications 152 General 152 Camera Block 153 Audio Block 153 Viewfinder 153 Inputs/Outputs 153 Supplied Lens (VCL-614B2X 154 Optional Accessories 154 Index 156 9
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    OFF ON FOCUS AUTO It is attached to the camcorder at the factory. Lens hood with lens Lens adaptor (1) cap (1) BP-U30 battery pack (1) BP-S30 BC-U1 battery charger (1) Infrared Remote Commander (1) It is attached to the camcorder at the factory. 1 SHOTMARK 2 T ZOOM W PUSH SET THUMBNAIL SUB
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    Software, SxS Device Driver Software, Operating Instructions in PDF format are included. Operating Instructions (This manual) (1) SxS Device Driver Software End-User License Agreement (1) Features The PMW-EX3 is a highly compact and highperformance XDCAM EX1) camcorder that uses SxS1) memory cards
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    designed for the PMWEX3 to be mounted. For use of a conventional Sony 1/2-inch Bayonet Mount lenses, a lens adaptor is provided as a supplied accessory. VCL-614B2X high-performance zoom lens (supplied) The PMW-EX3 is equipped with a zoom lens specifically designed for the camcorder, to offer optimum
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    • Long operating time with a battery pack • Wide array of interfaces, including USB and i.LINK1) • ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) • Built-in ND filter wheel • Selectable gain • High-speed picture search: ×4, ×15 • Freeze Mix function • IR Remote Commander1) supplied • Input/output connectors for
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    files: PMW-EX3 Operating Instructions The Operating Instructions for the PMW-EX3 (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese) are provided in PDF format. SxS Device Driver Software Driver for using SxS memory cards with a computer having an ExpressCard slot. Information on
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    is recommended Memory Windows: Guide or ReadMe of the software. Uninstalling an application program Windows computer Choose "Start," "Control Panel" then "Add or Remove Programs" and specify the program to be deleted. Macintosh computer Drop the folder of the software (default: /Application/XDCAM EX
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    out as follows: AULEDVIOEL S CH-2 AUMTAONUAL EX PMW-EX3 OPEN TC OUT REMOTE MEDIA Push in the knob at the bottom to unlock. Hold the knob depressed when pulling out or pushing in the pad. 11. Power (CAMERA/MEDIA) switch (page 28) 12. PICTURE PROFILE button (page 84) 16 Parts Identifications
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    19. MONITOR OUT connector (BNC type) (page 129) 20. S VIDEO connector (4-pin) (page 129) 21. AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors (RCA phono) (page 129) 22. COMPONENT OUT connector (Mini D) (page 129) 23. USB connector (Mini B) (page 130) 24. Lens mount stopper switch (page 34) 25. Eyepiece focusing knob
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    the axis. It is called "the joystick" in the subsequent operating instructions. 11. F FWD (fast forward) button (page 95) 12. NEXT button (page 96) 13. REC START/STOP button (page 48) 14. REC HOLD lever (page 48) 18 Parts Identifications Rear connector panel The connectors are located under the
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    subsequent operating instructions. 9. MENU (menu display ON/OFF) button (page 111) 10. STATUS button (page 105) 11. ND filter select switch (page 50) Card slot block 1 2 ACCESS A B SLOT SELECT LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM ASSIGN 1 2 3 ND FILTER 2 1 GAIN - FULL AUTO FRAME + WHITE BAL
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    . If they do not match, the camcorder cannot be attached to the tripod securely. 2. Backup battery holder (page 144) 20 Parts Identifications ZOOM MANU SERVO 3 Cover of the lens control block (See "Note" below.) LENS REMOTE 4 1. Lens hood 2. Lens cap open/close lever (page 47) 3. ZOOM switch
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    2. RELEASE (grip release) button (page 36) 3. REC REVIEW button (page 71) 4. EXPANDED FOCUS button (page 62) 5. Servo zoom lever (page 60) IR Remote Commander (Supplied) The buttons without remarks can be used in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder. 1 2 1 T PUSH SET
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    Overview Note The SUB CLIP button does not function with this camcorder. When you use the remote commander, see "Using the IR Remote Commander" on page 39. 22 Parts Identifications
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    TCG 00:00:00:00 6 A: 25min B: 50min 7 Z99 8 EX HQ 1080/24P 25 S&Q Motion 29/24fps 24 23 22 74% High Light ND2 21 9 TLCS . 10 7 On White Fader 20 19 11 MF∗ 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 Frame Recording 4. Media status indication Memory card in slot A is active. Memory card in slot B is active.
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    ( [D] only in MF mode) (page 61) (available only when an auto-focus lens is mounted) 12. White balance mode and color temperature indications [M][D] (page 51) 13. Picture profile indication [M][D] (page 84) 14. ND filter indication [M] (page 50) 15. Iris position indication [M][D] (page 58) 16. Gain
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    15 20 30 oo m ATW 4300K PPOFF ND1 ++F1.9 18dB SHT:1/2000 2 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. The Direct menu of the selected items appears. Example: Direct menu for TLCS mode
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    TC OUT DC IN MOONUITTOR S VIDEO CH-1AUDIO OUCTH-2 COMOPUOTNENT CAMERA OFF MEDIA BATTERY RELEASE button BATTERY RELEASE Power switch: OFF Checking battery charge remaining To check during operation When recording or playback is in progress on the battery pack, an icon to show the current
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    Information on the mounted battery pack (BATTERY INFO) is displayed in the viewfinder when you hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button pressed even if the camcorder is off. The BATTERY INFO display goes off after 5 seconds. DISPLAY/BATT INFO button To change the message levels The Low BATT level is set
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    WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE Power switch CAMERA OFF MEDIA To operate in Camera
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    WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE INITIAL SETTING Time Zone: UTC +09:00 TOKYO Date
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    can adjust the angle and the display conditions of the viewfinder for best viewing in various shooting situations. These adjustments of the viewfinder have no effect on pictures being recorded. Caution Do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece of the viewfinder facing the sun. Direct sunlight can
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    read the displayed menu and messages in this condition, set the MIRROR IMAGE switch to ON so that the textual information is converted to the readable direction. ft mm 40 81.2 2.8 1.9 Full AF MF STEADY SHOT IRIS ND FILTER LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM ASSIGN 1 2 3 ACCESS B A SLOT SELECT
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    Review (page 71). Opening/detaching the eyepiece (to directly view the LCD screen) You can directly view the bottom to release. 2 Flip up the eyepiece. 3 Slide the knob on the top to the opposite side of the B TSRHAONTSITION TC/U-BIT/DURATION STESAHDOYT LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM ASSIGN 3
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    XS8X4AS-XB8 (see page 34) specially designed for the PMW-EX3 are called "exclusive lenses" in this manual. Caution Do not leave the camcorder with the lens facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the lens, be focused in the camcorder, and cause fire. Adjusting the Flange Focal Length It
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    manually. Replacing the Lens In addition to the supplied VCL-614B2X standard zoom lens, a wide zoom lens exclusively for the PMW-EX3 is available as an option. Optional exclusive lens Fujinon XS8X4AS-XB8: 1/2-inch EX Mount lens Using the supplied lens adaptor, a Sony 1/2-inch Bayonet Mount lens
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    M H STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL LOCK RELEASE 3 1 Align the alignment pin of the lens adaptor with the recess at the top of the HOLD OFFL H mount section and set the adaptor in place. 2 Turn the lens mount lever of the camcorder downward. (Keep the lens mount lever of the lens adaptor in the
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    the storage method, see "Lens File Operations" on page 143. When you mount a serial lens The corresponding file is automatically retrieved. When you mount a non-serial lens Retrieve the corresponding lens file, using the LENS menu. 1 Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode and select
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    for optional accessories must be once detached. 1 Remove the shoulder pad. ACCESS B A RA OFF MEDIA SLOT SELECT CH-1 ALUEDVIOEL ASUEADLUMEITAOOCNUTAALUMTAONAUUALDIINNEITOXT CH-2 INETXT PMW-EX3 OPEN 1 2 Fixing plate 13 Shoulder pad 3 Insert the cheek pad from the back of the camcorder and
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    IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE EDIA Cheek pad To attach the DC cable clamp The supplied DC cable clamp can be attached to the frame of the cheek pad at one of the accessory screw holes on the opposite side of the pad. The DC power output cable (page 27) of
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    buttons. The average lithium battery's service life is about one year, but this depends on the pattern of use. If pressing the remote control buttons produces absolutely no effect on the camcorder, replace the battery then check the operation again. Replacing the battery in the IR Remote Commander
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    the manufacturer's instructions. 40 Handling SxS Memory Cards Handling SxS Memory Cards This camcorder records audio and video on SxS memory cards (optional) inserted in the card slots. About SxS Memory Cards Usable SxS memory cards Use the following Sony-made SxS memory cards (SxS PRO) with this
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    IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE For write protection Setting the write-protect switch of the SxS memory card to "WP" disables you to record, edit or delete data. Inserting an SxS memory card 1 Pull up the cover to release the lock then open. Handling SxS
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    -E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GE TC IN PMW-EX3 OPEN EL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA With the label facing right The ACCESS lamp lights in red then changes to green once the memory card is ready for use. 3 Close the cover. Status indications by the ACCESS
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    A write-protected SxS memory card or memory card that cannot be used with this camcorder will not be formatted. As a warning message is displayed, replace the card with an appropriate SxS memory card, as per the instructions in the message. To format by menu operation When no formatting message
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    copy function (page 101) of the camcorder or the XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software (page 131). 2 Format the problem SxS memory card, using the format function of this camcorder. 3 Return the necessary clips to the SxS memory card by copy operation. Recording/playback during restoration You can perform
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    GE TC IN AM PMW-EX3 OPEN EL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA Preparations Connecting/Removing the PHU Connection Cable Recording/playback can be made using the PHU60K in the same manner as with SxS memory cards by mounting the PHU-60K on the accessory shoe of the camcorder and connecting the
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    lights in red. When formatting is completed, a completion message is displayed for three seconds. To format by menu operation camcorder. Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording In Camera mode, the remaining capacity (in minutes) of the PHU-60K connected via a card the BATTERY/MEDIA
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    AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE 1 Battery pack 2 Memory card(s) 6 FULL
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    them manually, turn Full Auto mode off, and see; "Adjusting the Iris" on page 58 "Setting the Gain" on page 55 "Setting the Electronic Shutter" on page 56 "Adjusting the White Balance" on page 51 Note AF (Auto Focus) is not activated by setting the camcorder to Full Auto mode. For information of
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    depending on the file size. But the camcorder can play such materials seemlessly. A long clip can be recorded crossing over two memory cards in slot A and B. When you copy clips to a hard disk drive, etc. using a computer, it is recommended to use the XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software on the supplied
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    L M H + FRAMEFULL AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE 2 1 ND filter switch OFF
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    mode when there is no time to adjust the white balance or when you wish to fix the white balance to the condition of you set for a Picture Profile. Memory A mode, Memory B mode • The white balance is adjusted to the value stored in memory A or memory B. • Pressing the WHT BAL button executes auto
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    value can be stored in memory A or B. Note Auto white-balance adjustment cannot be executed in Preset mode. 1 To store the adjustment value in memory, select Memory A or Memory B mode. 2 Select the appropriate ND filter according to the lighting condition. 3 Place a white subject under the same
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    set the camcorder to Menu mode, display the CAMERA SET menu with , and select "Auto BLK Balance" from the menu. CAMERA SET Au t o BLK Ba l ance B Execute Gain Setup B Cancel Shu t t e r B 00:00 EX S l ow Shu t t e r B Shot Tr ans i t ion B MF Ass i s t : Off For details on menu operations
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    AUDIO OCUHT-2 COMOPUOTNENT B TC/U-BIT/DURATION A TRANSSIHTIOTON RREECVIEW RELEASE STARSTT/OP EXPAFNODCEUDS CONTRAST PEAKING MIRROR IMAGE ON DISPLAY/BATT INFO OFF BRIGHT ZEBRA H L OFF L MONITOR VOL THUMNAIL SEL/SET F REV j PREV l s PLAY/PAUSEG/S J F FWD CANCEL R CH-1 AUDIO
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    OFF GAIN L M H + FRAMEFULL AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE The gain value at
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    the shutter speed by setting the shutter angle. ECS (Extended Clear Scan) mode Specify the shutter speed by frequency. This mode may be used to shoot the monitor screen eliminating horizontal bands. SLS (Slow Shutter) mode For shooting a subject in low-level lighting conditions. Specify the shutter
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    CAMERA SET menu. Note When Auto Shutter mode is ON, the fixed shutter cannot be selected. OFFL H HOLD STA lPRTR/RESETVCOPsjSFTROEPV T G LP/HLSNAUYE/MXPNTAAIULSE JSFELF/MSWOEDNITTOCRAVNOCLEL EX ITNT IANUDIO EXTINT W MAANUUTAOL SLOT SELECT T MAANUUTALO CH-L2EAVUEDLIOCHS-E1LAEUCDITO PMW-EX3
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    BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE Recording in Auto Iris Mode When the camcorder is in Full Auto mode
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    or the jog dial. For details on the Direct menu, see "Direct Menu Operation" on page 24. Note Auto Iris motions may be different among lenses. Adjust the "Speed" setting of "TLCS" (page 117) on the CAMERA SET menu if needed. Adjusting the Iris Manually Set the IRIS switch to MANU to adjust the iris
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    1 OFF GAIN L M H + FRAMEFULL AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE ZOOM MANU SERVO
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    LENS REMOTE connector. For operation of the optional lens remote controller, refer to the operation guide of the lens remote controller. Adjusting the Focus You can select any of three modes for focus adjustments on the supplied lens. Full MF (Full Manual Focus) mode Only adjustment with the focus
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    B A 1 OFF GAIN L M H + FRAMEFULL AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE C 16
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    OFF GAIN L M H + FRAMEFULL AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE FULL AF MF 10
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    81.2 C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 STEADY SHOT IRIS MANU AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS MANU AUTO PUSH AF MACRO switch Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot) By activating the Steady Shot function of the supplied lens, blurring of images due to camera shaking can be reduced. Press the STEADY SHOT button on
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    the CAMERA SET menu to "Auto" or "On" and set "Frequency" to the power-supply frequency (50 Hz or 60 Hz). Note If the frame rate selected for recording is close to the power-supply frequency, flicker may not be reduced sufficiently even if you activate the Flicker-Reduction function. In such cases
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    . When adding the timecode to the output from the COMPONENT OUT connector or the video output from the MONITOR OUT and S VIDEO connectors, there . Setting the User Bits You can add a hexadecimal number of 8 digits for pictures as the user bits. The user bits can also be set to the current date. Use
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    FRAMEFULL AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE CH-1 AUTO INT MANUAL EXT AUDIO
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    H L OFF L MONITOR VOL THUMNAIL SEL/SET F REV j PREV l PLAY/PAUSEG/S J STOP NEXT L s SRTEACRT/STOP F FWD CANCEL R B TC/U A TRANSSIHTIOTON CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC MIC+48V LINE MIC MIC+48V STARSTT/OP EXPAFNODCEUDS RREEVIEW RELEASE 2 Attach a microphone, close the microphone
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    The camcorder can output a color-bar signal in place of the camera picture. A 1-kHz reference tone is output with the color bar signal if "1kHz Tone" of "Audio Input" (page 118) is set to "On" with the AUDIO SET menu. The color-bar signal is also fed out from the SDI OUT, COMPONENT OUT, MONITOR OUT
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    points easily on a Shot Mark screen, which only displays scenes with shot marks only. This increases editing efficiency. For the Shot Mark Screen, see "Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen" on page 102. The camcorder permits you to record two types of shot marks: shot mark 1 and shot mark 2. Shot marks
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    . • The Setup and PICTURE PROFILE menus cannot be operated during Rec Review. RREECVIEWEXPAFRNEODLCEEUADSSE STARSTT/OP Recording VIDEO S MONOITUOTR IN DC REC REVIEW button BARTETLEERAYSE CH-1 AUDIO OCUHT-2 COMOPUOTNENT B TC/U-BIT/DURATION A TRANSSIHTIOTON RREECVIEW RELEASE STARSTT/OP
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    AUTO MACRO OFF ON FOCUS ASSIGN 4 AUTOOFFSHUTTER ON WHT BAL C 16 8 5.6 4 2.8 1.9 A ACCESS B LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM ASSIGN 3 2 1 FNILDTER 2 1 FULL AUTO - FRAME OFF GAIN + WHITE BAL B BARS/CAM L ATW APAST M H STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA OPEN
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    (Number of Frames) It is recommended to fix the camcorder to a tripod or equivalent and use the IR Remote settings on the CAMERA SET menu in advance. Recording B For details on menu operations, see "Basic Menu Operations" on page 111. 1 Select "Interval Rec" of the CAMERA SET menu. CAMERA SET
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    to SP 1080/24P. Preparatory Settings Before starting Frame Recording, make the necessary settings on the CAMERA SET menu in advance. For details on menu operations, see "Basic Menu Operations" on page 111. 1 Select "Frame Rec" of the CAMERA SET menu. CAMERA SET MF Assi s t : Off Color Bar Type
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    button, the camcorder records the specified Review function cannot be used while recording in Frame Rec mode is in progress. • You cannot change the "Number of Frames" setting card slot while recording is paused in Frame Rec mode. Stopping Frame Recording Set "Setting" of "Frame Rec" of the CAMERA SET
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    1 OFF GAIN L M H + FRAMEFULL AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE S&Q Motion dial
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    Operation" on page 24. Recording in Slow & Quick Motion Mode When the preparatory settings When recording at a low-speed frame rate, it set the camcorder to STBY (recording standby) status. 2 Press the REC REVIEW button to review as a still picture over the current camera picture. Canceling Freeze Mix
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    cannot operate the Setup menus and PICTURE PROFILE menu in Freeze Mix status. Shot Transition The Shot Transition function helps you to easily obtain complex picture effects by registering camera settings or conditions as a "shot" to be reproduced in a recording sequence. Your settings for focus
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    A 1 OFF GAIN L M H + FRAMEFULL AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE A button and
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    to Shot B in synchronization with recording start 3 Exit the menu to finish the settings. Registering a shot You can register two kinds of shots: A and B. 1 Press the MODE button to display "Store" in the shot-transition operation area. 2 Adjust the camera settings to obtain an image you wish to
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    check. The selected shot (camera settings or conditions) takes effect on the picture on the screen. With this operation, you cannot check the conditions is "Shot-A" or "ShotB," the camcorder automatically performs the shot transition to the camera settings registered to Shot A or Shot B,
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    shot-transition operation area. 2 Press the B button. The picture is adjusted according to the camera settings registered for E-E picture of the settings where the recording stops is displayed. Releasing a Shot EX Slow Shutter function. • When a clip is recorded using the fade-in function, a white
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    "On" to end recording with fade out. (When you operate the function using an assignable button, it is not necessary to set "Fade Out" to "On" with the menu.) Fade Out Type Select the final status of the fade-out. White: To fade out to a white screen Black: To fade out to a black screen Fade
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    WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE PICTURE PROFILE CAMERA OFF MEDIA PICTURE PROFILE
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    CAMERA to turn the camcorder on in Camera mode. 2 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button. The PICTURE PROFILE menu is displayed. 3 Operating the jog dial or the joystick, select "SEL" from the PICTURE PROFILE menu then select the picture profile number (PP1 to PP6) to operate. PICTURE PROFILE SEL OFF SET
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    Profile You can reset a selected picture profile to the factory settings (standard status). 1 Select the picture profile you wish to reset by proceeding from step 1 to 3 of "Selecting a Picture Profile using the PICTURE PROFILE menu" on page 85. 2 Select "Reset" from "SET" of the PICTURE PROFILE
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    Profile Name Profile name Changing the picture profile name Set the profile name in 8 characters at maximum. You can use upper- and lowercase alphabetics, numerics 0 to 9, - (hyphen), _ (underscore) and space. Matrix Adjusting the color phase over the entire area with matrix operations Setting
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    PROFILE SET Items Subitems and setting values Contents White Setting the white balance offset and the color temperature of the preset white Offset White On / Off Offset -99 to +99 (±0) Offset -99 to +99 (±0) Set to "On" to shift the conversion value for auto white balance in Memory
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    in the following cases: • When Gamma is set to CINE1 to 4 • When the electronic shutter is in SLS mode • When EX Slow Shutter is active Set to "On" to automatically set the best knee conditions according to the luminance level of the picture. With "Off" the knee conditions can be manually adjusted
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    the contrast between light and dark more than CINE1 and CINE2, and also accentuates gradation changes on the black side. CINE4: This emphasizes the contrast in dark areas more than CINE3. Contrast in dark areas is weaker and contrast in bright areas is stronger than STD curves. 90 Picture Profiles
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    234_ Number Set : 0001 Update B Las t C l i p DEL Execute A l l C l i ps DEL Cancel 2 Select "Execute." The confirmation message is displayed. 3 Select "Execute" again. The last recorded clip is deleted from the memory card. For details on menu operations, see "Basic Menu Operations" on page
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    store all the menu settings (including picture profiles) as a setup file on an SxS memory card. By retrieving the stored setup file, the proper setup condition can be immediately obtained. For the setup file operations, use "Camera Data" of the OTHERS menu. Note The Clock Set, Time Zone, Hours Meter
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    Playback Playing Back Clips Turning the camcorder on with the power switch set to MEDIA sets it to Media mode, and the clips recorded on the SxS memory card are displayed as thumbnails on the screen. (If no clips are recorded on the card, a no-clip message is displayed.) You can start playback
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    1 OFF GAIN L M H + FRAMEFULL AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE The thumbnail
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    information is superimposed on the playback picture. 1 120min 23 45 B PLAY TCR 00:00:00:00 0011/03 00 PRV NXT 6 CH1 CH2 7 1. Battery remaining/DC IN voltage 2. Playback mode 3. SxS memory card in use A mark appears if the memory card to high-speed playback The camcorder permits you to play
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    picture is memory card picture is RELEASE CH-1 AUDIO OCUHT-2 COMOPUOTNENT Built-in speaker With the headphones connected to the headphone jack, the built-in speaker is turned off. Press the MONITOR monitored with "Audio Output" (page 118) of the AUDIO SET if the memory card is write-protected
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    Playback 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 97
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    clips using the Clip Operation menus. The corresponding Clip Operation menu pops up on the screens as shown below. Clip Operation Menus Thumbnail screen ( ) EXPAND (FINE) PAUSE SET INDEX PIC SHOT MARK1 ADD SHOT MARK2 ADD SHOT MARK1 DEL SHOT MARK2 DEL DIVIDE CLIP Still picture in Pause mode (page
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    "CANCEL" from a Clip Operation menu turns the Clip Operation menu off. Notes • When the SxS memory card is write-protected, you cannot clip Clip Operation menu in Pause mode Pressing the joystick or the jog dial with a still picture displayed in Pause mode calls the Clip Operation menu for
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    selected clip is marked OK. 6. Date and starting time of recording 7. Recording format 8. Special recording information If the selected clip was recorded . Adding the OK mark 1 Select "OK MARK ADD" from the Clip Operation menu. The CLIP INFO screen for the clip appears and a confirmation message
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    SxS memory card. Replace the SxS memory card with one memory card. 1 Select the clip you wish to delete on the thumbnail screen then press the joystick or the jog dial. The Clip Operation menu of the thumbnail screen pops up. 2 Select "DELETE CLIP" from the Clip Operation menu. The information
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    are the same as those on the normal thumbnail screen: 1. Frame information The following icons show the marking for the frame at the cursor. Index the jog dial, the Clip Operation menu pops up to enable further operations. Item EXPAND (COARSE) EXPAND (FINE) PAUSE SET INDEX PIC SHOT MARK1 ADD SHOT
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    ( 1 ) HQ 1080 / 24 p DUR 00 : 03 : 19 : 23 1 The detailed information of the clip is displayed at the bottom of the screen. The items other than the following are Operation menu pops up to permit you further operations. Item Function PAUSE To set to Pause mode at the selected frame SET
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    press the joystick or the jog dial. 2 Select "SET INDEX PIC" from the Clip Operation menu. The information screen of the selected frame appears and the confirmation message space on the memory card is insufficient for divided clips, a message informing you of it appears. 104 Clip Operations
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    FRAMEFULL AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE MONITOR VOL THUMBNAIL SEL/SET CANCEL
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    detected/stored when you execute the auto white balance operation in Memory A mode. PRST The color temperature set as the preset white is indicated. The color temperature of preset white can be changed using the PICTURE PROFILE menu. Gain: GAIN switch settings The gain values of the positions
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    Camera Mode AUDIO 2/5 CH-1 CH-2 oo -40 -30 -20 -10 0 OVER Wi nd F i l t er CH-1 : On CH-2: On EXT-1 CH-1 EXT-2 CH-2 AGC Li nk: L i nked CH-1/CH-2: Audio level meters The levels of the CH-1 and CH-2 audio inputs (EE audio levels) are displayed. Wind Filter: Wind filter settings The
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    and SDI output status The picture size (effective vertical lines), frame rate, and scan format of the signal being fed from the COMPONENT OUT and SDI OUT connectors according to the "YPbPr/SDI Out Select" setting of the VIDEO SET menu are displayed. Video Out: Output status of the MONITOR OUT and
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    Screen The information on the battery pack and SxS memory cards is displayed. BATTERY/ MED I A Bat tery HDD A HDD B 0 50 Media A Media B 0 50 5/5 Charge Count 55 100% 20m i n 50min Protected 100% Battery: Battery charge remaining The remaining charge level of the mounted battery pack is
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    MENU CAMERA SET Auto BLK Balance Gain Setup Shutter EX Slow Shutter Shot Transition MF Assist Color Bar Type Flicker Reduce Zoom Speed Interval Rec Frame Rec S&Q Motion Rec Review Fader TLCS Shockless White White Switch ATW Speed Wide Conversion AUDIO SET Audio Input Audio Output VIDEO SET
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    FRAMEFULL AUTO WHITE BAL ATW BARS/CAM B A PRST STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PPIRCOTFUIRLEE CAMERA OFF MEDIA SDI OUT HDV SLOT SELECT IN CAHUL-E1DVIOELCH-2ASAUUEMDTLAIOEONCUTALAUMTAAONUUDEAIINXLOT IN EXT GENLOCK IN TC IN TC OUT PMW-EX3 OPEN REMOTE MONITOR VOL THUMBNAIL SEL/SET CANCEL
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    Off Menu item selection area Note When the camcorder is in EXPAND FOCUS mode (page 62), the Setup menus cannot be operated. Press the EXPAND FOCUS button to release the mode. Setting the Setup menus 1 Rotate the jog dial or tilt the joystick back or forth to set the cursor to the icon of the menu
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    column, tilt the joystick to the left. 2 Perform setting in the same manner up to the last column/digit. The cursor moves to "SET." 3 Press the jog dial or the joystick. The setting is completed. Terminating the menu operation Press the MENU button. The normal camera picture is resumed. Basic Menu
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    Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents Auto BLK Balance Adjusting the black balance automatically Execute/Cancel Select "Execute" to start the automatic black balance adjustment. Gain Setup Assigning gain levels to the three GAIN switch positions Low -3 / 0 / 3 / 6 / 9 /12 /18 dB Mid
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    recording start Set to "On" to precisely adjust the focus automatically after you roughly adjust it manually. Color Bar output multiformat color bars 75%: To output 75% color bars 100%: To output 100% color bars Flicker Reduce Mode Setting Flicker Auto / On / Off Compensation Set the operation
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    to 30 (1080 size) 1 to 60 (720 size) Turn the Frame Recording function on/off. Set the number of frames to be recorded at a time in Frame Recording. Turn the Slow & Quick Motion function on/off. Set the recording frame rate in Slow & Quick Motion recording. Rec Review Setting the playback time for
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    or Memory B) selected at the B position of the WHITE BAL switch. ATW Speed Setting for Auto Tracing White Balance 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Set the tracing speed of ATW. The larger the number you set, the speed becomes faster. Wide Conversion1) Setting for use of a wide conversion lens On / Off Set to
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    Control Unit is connected AUDIO SET Menu 3)If the mouted lens does not have Auto Iris function, only the gain and shutter are adjusted automatically. AUDIO SET Menu items Audio Input Setting for audio inputs Audio Output Setting for audio outputs Subitems and setting values Contents TRIM CH
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    a format of NTSC is selected (Invalid when a format of PAL is selected). Note The default setting is different among the sales areas. United States and Canada: On Other areas: Off Set the output mode (aspect) for SD output from the MONITOR OUT, S VIDEO, COMPONENT OUT, and SDI OUT connectors. Squeeze
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    +99 (±0) Mode Color / B&W Adjust the color of pictures in the viewfinder. Select the display mode of the viewfinder. Color: Color mode B&W: Monochrome mode Peaking Type Setting the peaking Normal / Color function for the viewfinder Color White / Red / Yellow / Blue Select the circuit to be
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    the focus operation mode indication on/off. (only when an auto-focus lens is mounted) White Balance Mode On / Off Turn the white balance mode indication on/off. Picture Profile On / Off Turn the Picture Profile indication on/off. Filter Position On / Off Turn the ND filter setting indication
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    of the flange focal length. File Lens ID Retrieving/storing lens files Recall The ID of the mounted lens is displayed (for serial lenses only). Retrieve the lens file. Store Store the data in the lens files. File ID Set the filename of the lens file being selected. No Offset Execute
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    setting values Contents Flare R Flare Adjusting the flare -99 to +99 (±0) for a lens G Flare -99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the flare (R). Adjust the flare (G). B Flare -99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the flare (B). R Flare EX -99 to +99 (±0) Adjust the flare (R) (when an extender is in use). G Flare EX
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    " to reset the camcorder to the factory status. Select "Execute" to store the setting values in an SxS memory card. Select "Execute" to retrieve the setting values from an SxS memory card. Set the time-zone difference from UTC in steps of 30 minutes. Note Clock Set Date/Time Setting the built-in
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    Off / Marker / Last Clip DEL / ATW / Rec Review / Rec / Freeze Mix / Expanded Focus / Spotlight / Backlight / IR Remote / Shot Mark1 / Shot Mark2 / Fader / VF Mode / BRT Disp / Histogram / Lens Info Tally Setting the tally lamps Front High / Low / Off Set the brightness of the tally lamp on the
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    and HD output.) Direct Menu Setting the Direct menu function All / Part / Off All: All Direct menu operations are permitted. Part: A part of Direct menu operations is permitted. The operation is limited depending on the GAIN, SHUTTER, or WHITE BAL switch setting. Off: No Direct menu operation is
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    number) Number Set 000l to 9999 Update Media(A)/Media(B) Execute / Cancel Last Clip DEL Execute / Cancel All Clips DEL Execute / Cancel The default setting is different among the sales areas. United States and Canada: NTSC Other areas: PAL Select the video format (bit rate, picture size, frame
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    IN COMPONENT IN Connecting External Devices Regardless of whether the signal is HD or SD, the same status information and menus can be displayed on the external monitor as those in the viewfinder. According to the signal fed to the monitor, set "YPbPr/SDI Out Display" or "Video Out Display" of the
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    so that it outputs down-converted analog component signals for monitoring. (The HD/SD switching becomes valid also on the SDI OUT connector in synchronization.) Use the supplied component video cable for connection. To display the menus and status information on the connected monitor Set "YPbPr/SDI
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    Card USB Reader/Writer (optional) using the supplied USB cable, the memory card in the slot is acknowledged as an extended drive by the computer. When two memory cards are mounted in this camcorder, they are acknowledged as two independent extended drives by the computer. SxS memory card SxS PRO
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    the clips to be edited on the HDD of your computer in advance, using the supplied XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software. Some editing software may not operate properly. Be sure to confirm before use that it conforms to the recording formats used with this camcorder. To use Final Cut Pro of Apple Inc. It
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    or record the playback picture of the external device on the memory card in the camcorder. Nonlinear editing conforming to the HDV format is also enabled. Notes • When the video format is not SP mode, signal input/output via the i.LINK connector is not enabled, even if "i.LINK I/O" is set to "Enable
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    playback picture may not be displayed on the computer screen, depending on the nonlinear editing software in use. Setting on this camcorder Set "i.LINK I/O" of the OTHERS menu to "Enable." For operations of the nonlinear editing software, refer to the operation manual of the software. Recording
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    the clip number on the memory card. External Synchronization When multiple units of the PMW-EX3 are used in the same shooting (Genlock) Genlock operation is enabled by supplying an SD or HD reference signal to the GENLOCK IN connector of the camcorder. If the video format is set to HQ 1080/
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    S&Q STBY TCG 00:00:00:00 HQ 1080/24P EXT-LK To release the external timecode synchronization Change the "Timecode" setting of the TC/UB SET menu or turn off the camcorder. External synchronization is also released when you start recording in a special recording mode (Slow & Quick Motion, Frame
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    . Operating the Menus of the Camcorder In Remote Control mode, PP (the icon for the Picture Profile menu) is displayed at the bottom with the Setup menu icons, enabling you select the Picture Profile menu from this screen. CAMERA SET Au t o BLK Ba l ance Gain Setup B Shu t t e r B 00:00 EX
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    ON or OFF to exit the menu. For details on operations of the RM-B150, refer to the Operation Manual of the RM-B150. Operating the menu from the RM-B750 Set the camcorder to Camera mode by setting the power switch to the CAMERA position in advance. 1 Press and light the MONITOR button then press the
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    the lens Iris adjustment Iris close Switching between auto iris and manual iris Iris ring IRIS switch Operation on the RM-B150 yes yes Operation on the RM-B750 yes yes yes Connecting External Devices Adjustments of the Picture Profiles The Picture Profile menu of the camcorder can be operated
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    Manual of the RM-B150/ B750. Notes • The following menu and knob/switch operations on the Remote Control Unit are enabled when the menu of the camcorder is not displayed. The changes becomes valid and reflected on the Picture Profile menu. • If the control knobs on the Remote Control Unit is set
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    facing the sun Direct sunlight can enter through the lenses, be focused in the camcorder, and cause fire. Shipping • Remove the memory cards before transporting the unit. • If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other transportation service, pack it in the shipping carton of the unit. Care
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    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. The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases: • when operating at a high environmental temperature • when you have raised
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    outputs from the camcorder are limited by the VIDEO SET menu settings as follows. These limitations are common to Camera mode and Media mode. Menu settings i.LINK I/O Enable YPbPr/SDI Out Select HD Outputs from i.LINK(HDV) the output connectors SDI OUT COMPONENT OUT HDV No signal HD MONITOR
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    in a file by proceeding as follows: 1 Mount a lens for which you wish to store the compensation data in a file. 2 Set the camcorder to Camera mode by setting the power switch to the CAMERA position. 3 Adjust the white balance. 4 Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode and select the
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    Backup Battery This camcorder uses a backup battery to retain various setting data. A lithium battery (CR2032) for backup is mounted in the camcorder at the factory. The backup battery retains the date, time, and timecode in Free Run mode even when no operating power is being supplied. Service life
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    CR32V025 2 Insert a new backup battery (CR2032) with the + symbol on the battery facing outside. CR32V025 3 Attach the cover in the original position. CR32V025 Backup Battery 145 Appendixes
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    button. The power switch is set to OFF or MEDIA. The SxS memory card is writeprotected. Set the power switch to CAMERA. Release the write protection (page 41), or replace the card with a non-protected SxS memory card. The SxS memory card is full. Replace the card with one having sufficient space
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    Devices Symptoms Cause The equipment connected It sometimes takes time for the to the camcorder via an connected equipment to recognize i.LINK connection does the operation. not react as expected, for example, no picture appears on its screen. Remedy Wait for about 15 seconds. If the connected
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    Buzzer Continuous Tally lamps Rapidly flashing Cause and measures The camcorder may be defective. 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
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    recording nor playback can be done, as the memory card is defective. It cannot be operated with this camcorder. Replace it with another card. The external signal input via the i.LINK connection cannot be recorded, as the Video Format setting is different from the signal format of the external
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    be transmitted per second. i.LINK operation with your camcorder For details on operation when other equipment with i.LINK (HDV) connector is connected, see page 132. For details on connection with i.LINK cable and necessary software, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected
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    PMW-EX3 ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT
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    VC-1 Patent Portfolio License Specifications XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with European standard EN55103-1: 62 A (230V) Operating temperature 0ºC to +40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage temperature -20ºC to +60ºC
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    card: 3.6 kg (7 lb 15 oz) Dimensions See page 155. Supplied accessories See page 10. Camera Block Pickup device 1/2-inch type, CMOS image sensor Effective picture elements: 1920 (H) × 1080 (V) Format 3-chip RGB Optical system F1.6 prism system Lens mount 1/2-inch EX Mount Built-in filters ND
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    possible, shift-lens system Filter thread M77 mm, pitch 0.75 mm Macro ON/OFF switchable Optional Accessories Exclusive wide zoom lens Fujinon XS8X4AS-XB8 Battery pack BP-U30, BP-U60 Battery charger BC-U1 SxS memory card SxS PRO SBP-8 (8 GB), SBP-16 (16 GB) SxS memory card USB reader/writer SBAC
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    LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM ASSIGN 1 2 3 2 - FULL AUTO 1 FRAME + GAIN WHITE BAL BARS/CAM OFF L ATW B M A H PAST ACCESS B A SLOT SELECT INETXT AUMTAONUAL AUDIINO PMW-EX3 CHA-1ULDEVIOELCH-2ASUEDLIEOCT AUMTAONUAL INETXT OPEN STATUS MENU SEL/SET CANCEL PICTURE PROFILE CAMERA
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    67 audio monitoring 69 Audio Output 118 audio recording levels 68 AUDIO SELECT switches 67 AUDIO Status 107 Auto BLK Balance 53, 114 Auto FB ADJ 122 Auto Focus 61 Auto Iris mode 58 Auto Shutter 58 Auto Shutter mode 56 Auto Tracing White 51 Auto White Balance 52 B Backlight 72 backup battery 144 BARS
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    Date EX Mount lens 34 EX Slow Shutter 56, 58, 114 EXPAND CLIP 102 EXPAND CLIP screen 101 EXPAND FOCUS button 62 Expanded Focus 72 ExpressCard slot of a computer 130 Extended Clear Scan 56 external microphone 68 external monitor 48 Full Manual Focus 61 Full MF connector 134 Grip 36 Guide Frame 54 H
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    31 MONITOR VOL buttons 69, 96 N ND filter switch 50 ND filters 50 158 Index NDF 66 NEXT button 96 O OK mark 100 OK MARK ADD 100 OK MARK DEL 101 One-Push Auto Focusing 63 OTHERS Menu 124 Output Formats 141 P Peaking 62, 120 PEAKING control 62 PHU-60K 45 PICTURE FROFILE menu 84, 87 PICTURE PROFILE
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    VF Mode 72 VF SET Menu 120 Video Format 49, 127 Video Out Display 119 VIDEO Status 108 Viewfinder 30 W Warning Indications 148 White 88 WHITE BAL switch 51 white balance 51 White Switch 117 WHT BAL button 52 Wide Conversion 117 write protection 41 X XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software 14, 131 Y YPbPr
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    Z Zebra 54, 120 ZEBRA button 54 zebra patterns 54 Zebra Select 55 Zebra1 Level 55 zoom 59 ZOOM button 60 Zoom Position 59 Zoom ring 60 Zoom Speed 115 Zoom speed switch 60 ZOOM switch 60 160 Index Appendixes
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PMW-EX3
3-878-039-
11
(1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
PMW-EX3
Operating Instructions
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