Sony PMW-EX3 manual Showing the Status Screens, Canceling the status screen display

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Status Displays

Showing the Status Screens

This camcorder provides status screens of five kinds in Camera mode and four kinds in Media mode, permitting you to check the various settings and statuses of this unit.

The status screens can also be displayed on an external monitor.

For connections of an external monitor, see “Connecting External Monitors” on page 131.

Canceling the status screen display

Press the STATUS button again. The status screen display is canceled.

Also, when the S&Q Motion dial is pressed or when an external device is connected to the REMOTE connector, the status display disappears.

Available status screens

•CAMERA status screen (displayed only in Camera mode) (page 109)

•AUDIO status screen (page 110)

•VIDEO status screen (page 111)

•BUTTON/REMOTE status screen (page 111)

•BATTERY/MEDIA status screen (page 112)

Status Displays

16:9 WIDE SCREEN

 

 

IRIS

 

 

 

MANU

AUTO

 

 

10

MACRO

ND

 

 

 

FILTER

 

8.5

 

 

 

2

 

FOCUS

 

 

 

 

1

-

 

 

 

 

FULL AUTO

 

 

 

OFF

+ FRAME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

W-EX

 

 

 

 

PM

 

 

 

STATUS

MENU

 

 

 

 

STATUS MENU

SEL/SET

CANCEL

MONITOR VOL

THUMBNAIL SEL/SET CANCEL

Jog dial

Joystick

STATUS button

Activating the status screen display

Press the STATUS button.

Switching the status screens

Operating the joystick or the jog dial switches the screens in sequence.

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Contents Solid-State Memory Camcorder For the customers in the U.S.A For the customers in CanadaFor the customers in Europe For the State of California, USA onlyFor the customers in the USA and Canada For the customers in Taiwan onlyPour les clients au Canada Pour les clients en EuropePour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Für Kunden in EuropaFür Kunden in Deutschland Page Table of Contents Using the PHU-60K Switching the ND FiltersRecording Shot Marks Slow & Quick Motion RecordingOverview of the Setup Menus PlaybackAudio Status Screen Video Status ScreenTroubleshooting Connecting External DevicesMPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License 155 Package Configuration Features New Generation of HD Recording SystemCreative Recording Modes and Settings Cutting-edge Camera TechnologiesVariety of functions and designs for high operability Xdcam EX web sitesUsing the CD-ROM System Requirements for Using the ApplicationsReading the CD-ROM Manuals Software Installation Uninstalling an application programXdcam EX Clip Browsing Software Attach an optional accessory, such as a video light Power CAMERA/MEDIA switch Picture Profile buttonParts Identifications CamcorderEyecup Eyecup can be attached in the reversed directionHooks for the shoulder strap left and right Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown belowRear connector panel Monitor VOL volume buttonsOperation panel on the handle Audio control blockFront lower operation block Side operation panelCard slot block Upper operation panelWhen attaching to a tripod BottomShot Transition operation block Tripod receptaclesIR Remote Commander Supplied Lens control block Controls on the gripTo remove the lens hood Buttons without remarks can be usedREC record buttons REC Pause buttonsSUB Clip button does not function with this camcorder Indications in Camera Mode On-Screen IndicationsRemarks Direct Menu Operation To operate the Direct menuMenu disappears, and the new setting is displayed Direct menu for Tlcs mode selectionDirect menu of the selected items appears Power Supply Using a Battery PackMounting the battery pack Removing the battery packUsing AC Power DC in Power If the battery charge remaining becomes lowTo check in power-off status To change the message levelsTurning Power On Turning Power OffSetting the Clock Setting the time and dateTime Zone Move the cursor to Finish then press the joystick or dialAdjusting the Viewfinder Adjusting the focus in the viewfinderAdjusting the contrast and brightness Adjusting the colorAdjusting the position distance from your eye Adjusting the angleSwitching between color and monochrome modes Adjust the horizontal positionTo open To detachPush the clip on the bottom to release Flip up the eyepiece LCD screenAdjusting the Lens Adjusting the Flange Focal LengthFor the PMW-EX3 are called exclusive lenses This manualDuring adjustment When the adjustment finishedIf the adjustment fails Replacing the LensRemoving the supplied lens Attaching an exclusive lensPull the lens forward to remove Turn the lens mount lever downwardWhen using a non-exclusive lens When using an exclusive lensWhen you mount a serial lens When you mount a non-serial lensAdjusting the Grip Using the Cheek Pad Attaching the cheek padRemove the shoulder pad Pull the shoulder pad to removeReturn the shoulder pad to its original position Attach the cable clamp you removed in stepTo attach the DC cable clamp Supplied screw Cable clampTo use the IR Remote Commander Secure the clamp, using the supplied screwTo activate using the menu To activate using an assignable buttonBattery lifetime Label space. When applying the label sheet Handling SxS Memory CardsAbout SxS Memory Cards Usable SxS memory cardsStatus indications by the Access lamps Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory CardInserting an SxS memory card Switching Between SxS Memory Cards Formatting an SxS Memory CardRemoving an SxS memory card To execute formattingTo restore a card Restoring an SxS Memory CardTo format by menu operation Replacing an SxS memory cardUsing the PHU-60K Connecting/Removing the PHU Connection CableTo update the managerial file Connecting the PHU connection cableDisconnecting the PHU connection cable Formatting the PHU-60KSecure the cable at the cable clamp Message is displayed for three secondsTo restore the hard disk Restoring the PHU-60KBasic Operation Procedure Mount a fully charged battery pack Load SxS memory cardsCamcorder is turned on and enters Camera mode Recording Full Auto mode To prevent a switching errorChecking the last recorded clip Rec Review To delete clipsSelecting the Video Format Selectable FormatsClip recording data and clip name With Ntsc Area selectedSwitching the ND Filters ND filter switchChanging the Format 64ND 8NDAdjusting the White Balance Selecting the Adjustment ModeAdjust the lens iris opening If auto white-balance adjustment failsExecuting Auto White Balance Press the WHT BAL buttonAdjusting the Black Balance Displaying the safety-zone markerDisplaying the Markers Activating the marker indicationsDisplaying the Zebra Patterns Setting the Gain Fixed gain mode manual gain adjustmentAGC mode automatic gain control Selecting the gain with the switchSetting the Electronic Shutter Recording in AGC ModeSetting the fixed shutter with Camera SET menu Setting with the Direct menuSpeed standard speed mode Angle standard angle modeAdjusting the Iris Shooting in Auto Shutter ModeRecording in Auto Iris Mode Auto Iris modeAdjusting the Zoom Adjusting the Iris ManuallySwitching the Zoom Mode Manual Zoom modeUsing the Power Zoom To adjust with the power zoom lever on the gripTo adjust with the Zoom button on the handle Speed Zoom button operation switchAdjusting the Focus Adjusting in Full MF ModeAdjusting in MF Mode Expanded FocusPeaking Adjusting in AF Mode Focusing in AF modeAdjusting the focus with the focus ring One-Push Momentary Auto FocusingUsing Macro Mode Macro switchPress the Steady Shot button on the lens Steady Shot buttonUsing the Flicker-Reduction function Reducing FlickersSetting the Time Data Setting the TimecodeRunning Modes of the Timecode Setting the User Bits Setting eight digits as desiredDisplaying the Time Data Recording the current date as the user bitsUsing the Built-in Stereo Microphones Using External InputsUsing an External Microphone Set the Audio in switches, both CH-1 and CH-2, to INTAdjusting the Audio Recording Levels To adjust the levels manuallyTo adjust the levels automatically AGC Monitoring the AudioOutputting the Color Bars and Reference Tone Press the BARS/CAM buttonBARS/CAM button Rec Review Inserting a shot mark during recordingChanging Functions Assign 1 button Lens InfoAssign 2 button BRT Disp Assign 3 button HistogramPreparatory Settings Interval RecordingExit the menu Objects that move very slowlyCanceling Interval Recording mode Performing Interval RecordingStopping Interval Recording Frame Recording Performing Frame RecordingSelect Frame Rec of the Camera SET menu Select the Number of Frames value for one recording sessionSet Setting of Frame Rec of the Camera SET menu to Off Slow & Quick Motion RecordingStopping Frame Recording ExampleRecording in Slow & Quick Motion Mode Setting the recording frame rate with the Direct menuCanceling Slow & Quick Motion mode Stopping recordingCanceling Freeze Mix status Freeze Mix Image AlignmentTo use the Freeze Mix function Superimposing a Freeze Mix imageMode button and indicator Shot TransitionShot-transition operation buttons and indications Button and B buttonSetting procedure Shot-transition information areaTrans Time Trans SpeedChecking the registered settings Shot Start TimerRecording with a Shot Transition Registering a shotWhen Rec Link is Shot-A or Shot To cancel recording while a transition is in progressEnding recording Releasing a Shot TransitionWhen using an assignable button Fader FunctionCanceling the Fader function For fading in a sceneFor fading out Fading-out process beginsSettings as a Picture Profile Picture ProfilesRegistering the Customized Selecting a Picture ProfileCopying the Settings of a Picture Profile Resetting a Picture ProfileSelecting a Picture Profile using the Direct menu Picture Profile Items ItemsProfile Name MatrixWhite DetailSkin Tone Detail KneeSelect Area Detection To delete using the Setup menu To delete using the assignable buttonDeleting Clips Deleting the Last Recorded ClipStoring/Retrieving the Setting Data Storing the Setup FileRetrieving the Setup File Playing Back Clips Thumbnail ScreenClip index frame Date and starting time of recording Clip name OK markSwitching the SxS memory cards PlaybackDisplaying only the clips marked OK on the thumbnail screen Special recording informationPausing the playback Switching to high-speed playbackInformation displayed on the playback screen Cueing up Monitoring audioAdding shot marks during playback Stopping playback100 Press the Stop buttonClip Operations Clip Operation Menus101 Clip Operation menu in Pause mode Basic Operations of the Clip Operation MenusDisplaying a Clip Operation menu Clip Operation menu on the thumbnail screenDisplaying the Detailed Information of a Clip Adding the OK Mark to a ClipAdding the OK mark Deleting the OK markTo cancel copying on the way Copying a ClipDeleting a Clip Displaying the Expand Clip ScreenDisplaying the Shot Mark Screen Expand Clip screenClip Operation menu on the Expand Clip screen 105Adding/Deleting Shot Marks Changing the Index Frame Dividing a Clip107 Select Divide Clip from the Clip Operation menuCanceling the status screen display Switching the status screensShowing the Status Screens Available status screensCamera Status Screen 109Camera Mode Media ModeAudio Status Screen 110Video Status Screen BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen111 BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen Battery Battery charge remainingHDD A/HDD B Battery remaining of PHU-60K units 112Overview of the Setup Menus Setup Menu LayersSetup Menu Configuration 113Displaying the Setup menu Basic Menu OperationsMenu controls 114Setting the Setup menus Example When the cursor is located at Camera SET menu icon115 Press the jog dial or the joystickEntering a character string Terminating the menu operation116 For an item that requires your confirmationSetup Menu List Camera SET Menu117 Menu itemsMenu items Subitems and setting values Contents 118119 120 Audio SET Menu 121Audio Input Audio OutputMenu items Setting values Contents Video SET Menu122 VF SET Menu 123Peaking Marker124 Display On/OffTC/UB SET Menu Lens Menu125 Menu Configuration 126Flare ShadingOthers Menu 127128 Assign ButtonTally Hours Meter129 130 Connecting External Monitors 13175-ohm Coaxial cable Audio cable Optional 75-ohm Cable supplied Video Coaxial cable OptionalSDI OUT connector BNC type Component OUT connector mini-D connectorMonitor OUT connector BNC type Video connector S connectorSupply the operating power independently Operating Clips With a ComputerTo connect with a USB cable To use the ExpressCard slot of a computerUsing a nonlinear editing system Select Execute by operating the jog dial or the joystickMacintosh To use Final Cut Pro of Apple IncConnecting an External Device i.LINK Connection Perform the preparatory settings of the camcorder135 Recording External Input Signals Setting on this camcorderNonlinear Editing 136What is i.LINK? About i.LINK137 Press the REC START/STOP button on the handleAligning the phase of the video signal Genlock External SynchronizationAbout data transfer speed of i.LINK About the required i.LINK cable139 To release the external timecode synchronizationOhm coaxial TC in cables optional Reference Timecode Ohm coaxialRemote Control Unit Releasing Remote Control modeOperating From the RM B750/B150 ConnectionTo cancel Slow & Quick Motion mode 141Operating the menu from the RM-B750 Select S&Q Motion from the Camera SET menuFunctions Operable From the RM-B750/B150 Camera Mode Adjustments of the lens functionsAdjustments of the Picture Profiles 142143 Picture Profile itemImportant Notes on Operation Use and StorageShipping Care of the unitAbout the LCD panels Phenomena specific to Cmos image sensors145 Output formats in clip playback mode Media mode Video Formats and OutputVideo Output format Format YPbPr Out Select HD Select SD Clip format Output format YPbPr Out Select HD Select SDLimitations of Outputs 147Lens File Operations Storing compensation data for a non- exclusive lens148 Backup Battery Service life of the backup battery149 To change the file nameReplacing the backup battery 150Attach the cover in the original position Troubleshooting Operating PowerSymptoms Cause Remedy Recording/PlaybackExternal Devices 152Error/Warning Indications Error Indications153 Buzzer Tally Cause and measures Viewfinder Lamps154 Tally Cause and measures Viewfinder LampsSpecifications General155 Input connectors Camera BlockAudio Block ViewfinderOptional Accessories Output connectorsComputer connectors Supplied Lens VCL-614B2XDimensions 158Unit mm inches Index 159Direct menu 26, 54, 59, 62, 66, 80, 89 Disp Clip Info 160161 162 Shot MARK2 ADDZebra 57 163
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PMW-EX3 specifications

The Sony PMW-EX3 is a professional camcorder that has established itself as a favorite among filmmakers, broadcasters, and content creators. Launched as part of Sony's XDCAM EX series, the PMW-EX3 is renowned for its versatility, robust features, and high-quality output.

One of the PMW-EX3's standout features is its ability to record in high-definition using the MPEG-2 compression codec, allowing for 1080p, 1080i, and 720p recording options. This flexibility makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, from documentary filmmaking to commercial shoots. The camcorder supports various frame rates, including 24p, 30p, and 60p, enabling users to achieve a cinematic look or high-speed motion recording depending on project requirements.

The EX3 utilizes a 1/2-inch Exmor CMOS sensor that excels in low-light conditions, delivering stunning image quality with rich detail and dynamic range. This sensor contributes to the camera's ability to produce vivid colors and natural skin tones, which is essential for professionals seeking to create visually compelling content.

Another notable feature is the interchangeable lens system. The PMW-EX3 comes equipped with a 14x Fujinon zoom lens, but users have the option to use a variety of lenses thanks to its compatibility with Sony's PL-mount. This adaptability allows for creative freedom when it comes to framing shots and achieving various visual styles.

The camcorder's extensive connectivity options enhance its functionality. It includes HDMI, SDI, and composite outputs, giving users the flexibility to connect to external monitors, recorders, or switchers during live productions. The EX3 also features two SxS memory card slots for simultaneous recording and relay recording, ensuring that users have a reliable workflow without interruptions.

For audio capture, the PMW-EX3 is equipped with two XLR inputs that support professional-grade microphones. This feature is crucial for filmmakers and broadcasters who require high-quality sound to complement their visuals.

The ergonomic design of the PMW-EX3, coupled with its lightweight build, makes it easy to handle for extended shooting periods. The user-friendly controls and customizable settings allow operators to quickly adapt to changing shooting environments, ensuring they never miss a shot.

In conclusion, the Sony PMW-EX3 combines high-definition recording capabilities, versatile lens options, and professional audio features in a compact and user-friendly package. Its reliability and exceptional image quality make it a valuable tool for anyone serious about video production.
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