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3-878-038-12(1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
PMW-EX3
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retan it for future reference.
Printed in Japan
© 2008 Sony Corporation
PMW-EX3
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manual could void your authority to operate WARNING this equipment. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or All interface cables used to connect moisture. peripherals must be shielded in order to To avoid electrical shock, do not open the comply with the limits for a digital device cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC personnel only. Rules. WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC When i
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Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery IMPORTANT contains perchlorate. La plaque signalétique se situe sous l’appareil. For the customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES AVERTISSEMENT Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Une pression acoustique excessive en You can help preserve our environment by provenance des écouteurs ou du casque returning your used rechargeable batteries to peut provoquer une baisse de l'acuité the collection and recycling location nearest auditi
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documents de service ou de garantie WICHTIG séparés. Das Namensschild befindet sich auf der Unterseite des Gerätes. Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada. WARNUNG RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX Zu hoher Schalldruck von Ohrhörern und Kopfhörern kann Gehörschäden IONS DE LITHIUM verursachen. Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont Um dieses Produkt sicher zu verwenden, recyclables. vermeiden Sie längeres Hören bei sehr Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver hohen Schalldruckpe
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Gerät abschaltet und signalisiert „Batterie leer“ oder nach längerer Gebrauchsdauer der Batterien „nicht mehr einwandfrei funktioniert“. Um sicherzugehen, kleben Sie die Batteriepole z.B. mit einem Klebestreifen ab oder geben Sie die Batterien einzeln in einen Plastikbeutel. 5
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Table of Contents Overview Package Configuration ........................................................... 12 Features .................................................................................... 13 Using the CD-ROM ................................................................ 16 Reading the CD-ROM Manuals ................................... 16 System Requirements for Using the Applications ....... 16 Software Installation .................................................... 17 Part
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Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording ............................................................... 46 Restoring an SxS Memory Card .................................. 46 Using the PHU-60K ................................................................ 47 Connecting/Removing the PHU Connection Cable ..... 47 Formatting the PHU-60K ............................................. 48 Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording ................................................
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Adjusting in AF Mode ................................................. 66 Using Macro Mode ...................................................... 67 Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot) ......................... 67 Reducing Flickers ................................................................... 68 Setting the Time Data ............................................................. 69 Running Modes of the Timecode ................................. 69 Setting the Timecode ...............
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Resetting a Picture Profile ............................................ 89 Picture Profile Items ..................................................... 90 Deleting Clips .......................................................................... 94 Deleting the Last Recorded Clip .................................. 94 Deleting All Clips ........................................................ 94 Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data ...................................... 95 Storing the Setup File ..
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Setup Menu Configuration ......................................... 113 Setup Menu Layers .................................................... 113 Basic Menu Operations ........................................................ 114 Setup Menu List .................................................................... 117 CAMERA SET Menu ................................................ 117 AUDIO SET Menu .................................................... 121 VIDEO SET Menu ..........................
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Error Indications ......................................................... 153 Warning Indications ................................................... 153 MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ............................ 155 Specifications ......................................................................... 155 General .......................................................................155 Camera Block ............................................................. 156 Audio Block ......
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Overview BP-S30 DC OUT CHARGE 0% 80 100 B BC A- T U T1 ERY CHARGER 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 (1) 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) cap (1) For a lens of 2 kg (4 lb 6 oz) or less. Infrared Rem
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Overview Lens mount cap (1) Lens cap for the supplied lens (1) Features Fixing screws for the cheek pad (3) DC cable clamp and fixing screw (1 each) Bottom plate (1) and fixing screws (2) Lithium battery (CR2032 for backup) (1) The PMW-EX3 is a highly compact and high- It is mounted in the camcorder at the factory. 1) performance XDCAM EX camcorder that uses Lithium battery (CR2025 for the IR Remote 1) SxS memory cards, as its recording medium. Commander) (1) The imaging devices used in the P
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Overview 1080 resolutions. Frame rate is also selectable Newly developed lens mount 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 × 720 mode. SxS memory cards can the supplied standard zoom lens and an optionally simultaneously hold multiple files of any of these ava
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Overview Frame Recording function � Operations from the optional Remote Control Frame Recording is a unique feature of the PMW- Units: The camcorder can be operated from the EX3 camcorder that is especially useful for clay- RM-B750/B150 Remote Control Unit. animation shooting. With this function, images 1) Sony, XDCAM, XDCAM EX, SxS, i.LINK, Exmor, for pre-determined frame are recorded each time CineAlta, and Remote Commander are trademarks of the record button is pressed. Sony Corporation
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Overview To read the documents Using the CD-ROM Do the following: 1 Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. Two CD-ROMs are supplied with the PMW- A cover page appears automatically in your EX3. browser. If it does not appear automatically in the The CD-ROM labeled “Manuals for Solid-State browser, double-click on the index.htm file Memory Camcorder” contains the Operating on the CD-ROM. Instructions for the PMW-EX3 (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and 2 Select and cl
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Overview XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software Uninstalling an application program OS Windows computer Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit Choose “Start,” “Control Panel” then “Add or version), Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 or later Remove Programs” and specify the program to be (32-bit version), or Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later/ deleted. v10.5.1 or later. Macintosh computer CPU Drop the folder of the software (default: Windows: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or higher /Application/XDCAM EX Clip Browser)
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Overview STATUS MENU STEADY SHOT SEL/SET ND FILTER A B SHOT TRANSITION TC/U-BIT/DURATION 2 - FULL AUTO 1 FRAME OFF ON + GAIN WHITE BAL BARS/CAM L ATW B M A H PRST CANCEL FOCUS MANU AUTO Full AF MF IRIS PICTURE PROFILE CAMERAOFF MEDIA MEDIA LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAM ASSIGN OFF 16:9 WIDE SCREEN MAN PU USA HU A TF O MACRO 1 2 3 Parts Identifications Camcorder 1 Operation panel on the handle(page 20) 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 Rear connector panel (page 20) 4 10 Front lower operation block (page 21) Audio c
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EXPANDED REC FOCUS REVIEW RELEASE START/ STOP R L MONITOR VOL THUMNAIL SEL/SET F REV PLAY/PAUSE F FWD j G/S J PREV STOP NEXT l sL REC START/STOP HOLD H L OFF BATTERY RELEASE CANCEL Overview MONITOR S VIDEO DC IN OUT LOCK RELEASE CH-1 CH-2 COMPONENT AUDIO OUT OUT AUD O N I I LI 8 LI CH-1 CH-2 MIC MIC NE MIC+4 V NE MIC+48V 25 26 13 27 Viewfinder control 14 panel (page 22) 15 28 16 29 17 Upper operation 30 panel (page 21) 31 18 19 20 21 22 23 LOCK 24 Bottom (page 22) RELEASE Connectors 18 to 20 h
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Overview Operation panel on the handle Rear connector panel The connectors are located under the respective caps. L R MONITOR VOL 1 9 2 THUMBNAIL SEL/SET CANCEL SDI OUT 10 3 F REV PLAY/PAUSE F FWD HDV j G/SJ 4 1 11 4 PREV STOP NEXT lsL 12 5 GENLOCK IN 6 REC START/STOP 13 TC IN 5 7 2 HOLD REMOTE 14 TC OUT 6 H 3 L 8 OFF 1. MONITOR VOL (volume) buttons (page 72, page 99) 1. i.LINK (HDV) connector (4-pin, S400 2. THUMBNAIL button (page 97) conforming to IEEE1394) (page 135) 3. PLAY/PAUSE button (
