Sony PMWEX1R Operating Instructions - Page 6

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Overview

Package Configuration

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12

Features

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13

Using the Software

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16

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S

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the Applications

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Soft

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are Installation

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Parts Identifications

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Camcorder

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IR Remote Commander (S

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pplied)

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On-Screen Indications

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23

Indications in Camera Mode

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Direct Men

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Operation

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24

Preparations

Power Supply

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Usin

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a Batter

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Usin

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Setting the Clock

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Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

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the LCD Monitor

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Adj

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the Vie

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finder

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Adjusting the Grip

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Using the IR Remote Commander

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Handling SxS Memory Cards

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Abo

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t SxS Memor

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Cards

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an SxS Memor

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Card

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S

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Bet

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Cards

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Formattin

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an SxS Memor

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Card

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Checkin

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the Remainin

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Time A

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ailable for

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Restorin

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an SxS Memor

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Card

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Using an External Hard Disk

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HU-60K/120K/120R

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Table of Contents

Section	Page
Table of Contents	6
Overview	12
Package Configuration	12
Features	13
Using the Software	16
Reading the CD-ROM Manuals	16
System Requirements for Using the Applications	16
Software Installation	17
Parts Identifications	18
Camcorder	18
IR Remote Commander (Supplied)	22
On-Screen Indications	23
Indications in Camera Mode	23
Direct Menu Operation	24
Preparations	26
Power Supply	26
Using a Battery Pack	26
Using AC Power (DC IN Power)	27
Turning Power On	28
Turning Power Off	28
Setting the Clock	29
Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder	30
Adjusting the LCD Monitor	30
Adjusting the Viewfinder	31
Adjusting the Grip	32
Using the IR Remote Commander	33
Handling SxS Memory Cards	34
About SxS Memory Cards	34
Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card	35
Switching Between SxS Memory Cards	36
Formatting an SxS Memory Card	36
Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording	37
Restoring an SxS Memory Card	37
Using an External Hard Disk	38
Attaching/Removing the PHU-60K/ 120K/120R	38
Formatting the PHU-60K/120K/ 120R	39
Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording	40
Restoring the PHU-60K/120K/ 120R	40
Using a “Memory Stick” with the Media Adaptor	41
Formatting a “Memory Stick”	41
Recording	42
Basic Operation Procedure	42
Selecting the Video Format	44
Selectable Formats	44
Switching between HD and SD	45
Changing the Format	46
Switching the ND Filters	47
Adjusting the White Balance	47
Selecting the Adjustment Mode	47
Executing Auto White Balance	48
Displaying the Markers and Zebra Patterns	49
Displaying the Markers	49
Displaying the Zebra Patterns	50
Setting the Gain	51
Recording With Fixed Gain	51
Recording in AGC Mode	52
Setting the Electronic Shutter	52
Shooting in a Fixed Shutter Mode	52
Shooting in EX Slow Shutter Mode	54
Shooting in Auto Shutter Mode	54
Adjusting the Iris	54
Recording in Auto Iris Mode	54
Adjusting the Iris Manually	55
Adjusting the Zoom	55
Switching the Zoom Mode	55
Operating the Zoom Manually	56
Using the Power Zoom	56
Adjusting the Focus	57
Adjusting in Full MF Mode	57
Adjusting in MF Mode	58
Adjusting in AF Mode	59
Using Macro Mode	60
Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot)	60
Reducing Flickers	61
Setting the Time Data	62
Running Modes of the Timecode	62
Setting the Timecode	62
Setting the User Bits	63
Displaying the Time Data	63
Recording Audio Signals	64
Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones	65
Using External Inputs	65
Using an External Microphone	65
Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels	65
Monitoring the Audio	66
Outputting the Color Bars and Reference Tone	67
Recording Shot Marks	67
Adding the OK Mark	68
Rec Review	69
Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons	70
Interval Recording	71
Preparatory Settings	71
Performing Interval Recording	71
Frame Recording	72
Preparatory Settings	72
Performing Frame Recording	73
Picture Cache Recording	74
Preparatory Settings	74
Performing Picture Cache Recording	74
Slow & Quick Motion Recording	75
Preparatory Settings	75
Recording in Slow & Quick Motion Mode	76
Freeze Mix: Image Alignment	77
Shot Transition	78
Preparatory Settings	79
Recording with a Shot Transition	80
Fader Function	82
Preparatory Settings	82
Starting Recording with a Fade In	83
Ending Recording with a Fade Out	83
Picture Profiles	84
Registering the Customized Settings as a Picture Profile	84
Selecting a Picture Profile	84
Copying the Settings of a Picture Profile	85
Resetting a Picture Profile	85
Storing a Picture Profile on an SxS Memory Card	85
Picture Profile Items	87
Deleting Clips	92
Deleting the Last Recorded Clip	92
Deleting Clips Collectively	92
Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data	93
Storing the Setup File	93
Retrieving the Setup File	93
Resetting to the Standard Values	93
Playback	94
Thumbnail Screens	94
Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen	94
Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen	96
Playing Back Clips	97
Playing Back the Selected and Subsequent Clips in Sequence	97
Monitoring Audio	98
Switching to High-Speed Playback	98
Cueing Up	99
Adding Shot Marks During Playback (HD Mode)	99
Clip Operations	100
Clip Operation Menus	100
Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus	101
Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip	102
Adding/Deleting the OK Mark to/ from a Clip (HD Mode Only)	103
Copying Clips	103
Deleting Clips	104
Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen	105
Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen (HD Mode Only)	106
Adding/Deleting Shot Marks (HD Mode Only)	107
Changing the Index Frame (HD Mode Only)	107
Dividing a Clip (HD Mode Only)	108
Status Displays	109
Showing the Status Screens	109
CAMERA Status Screen	110
AUDIO Status Screen	111
In Camera Mode	111
In Media Mode	111
VIDEO Status Screen	112
BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen	112
BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen	113
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings	114
Overview of the Setup Menus	114
Setup Menu Configuration	114
Setup Menu Layers	114
Basic Menu Operations	115
Setup Menu List	118
CAMERA SET Menu	118
AUDIO SET Menu	123
VIDEO SET Menu	124
LCD/VF SET Menu	125
TC/UB SET Menu	128
OTHERS Menu	129
Connecting External Devices	134
Connecting External Monitors	134
Operating Clips With a Computer	136
Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection)	138
Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External Device	138
Nonlinear Editing	139
Recording External Input Signals	139
About i.LINK	140
Appendixes	142
Important Notes on Operation	142
Formats and Limitations of Outputs	144
Video Formats and Output Formats	144
Limitations of Outputs	149
Backup Battery	153
Troubleshooting	154
Operating Power	154
Recording/Playback	154
External Devices	155
Error/Warning Indications	156
Error Indications	156
Warning Indications	156
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License	159
Specifications	159
General	159
Camera Block	160
Audio Block	161
Displays	161
Media Block	161
Inputs/Outputs	161
Optional Accessories	162

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