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OTHERS

Menu items

Subitems and setting values

Contents

Battery Alarm

Low BATT

Set the battery level at which the Low BATT warning is

Setting the low

5% / 10% / 15% / ... / 45% /

generated (in steps of 5%).

power alarm

50%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATT Empty

Set the battery level at which the BATT Empty warning is

 

3% to 7% (3%)

generated.

 

 

 

 

DC Low Volt1

Set the DC IN voltage at which the DC Low Volt1 warning is

 

11.5 V to 17.0 V (11.5 V)

generated.

 

 

 

 

DC Low Volt2

Set the DC IN voltage at which the DC Low Volt2 warning is

 

11.0 V to 14.0 V (11.0 V)

generated.

 

 

 

Battery INFO

Type

The type (product name) is displayed.

Showing

 

 

 

 

MFG Date

The date of manufacture is displayed.

information

 

 

 

 

Charge Count

The accumulated number of times of charge/discharge is

regarding the

 

displayed.

battery pack

 

 

 

 

 

(display only)

Capacity

The estimated total capacity of full charge is displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

Voltage

The current output voltage is displayed.

 

 

 

 

Remaining

The current remaining level is displayed.

 

 

 

Genlock

24P System

Select the synchronization mode and the output format when

Setting Genlock

60i / 24PsF

the video format is HQ1080/24P. (Invalid with formats other

operation

 

than HQ1080/24P.)

 

 

For details, see “Formats and Limitations of Outputs” on

 

 

page 146.

 

 

 

 

GL H Phase

Set the H phase (phase of the horizontal sync signal) for

 

–999 to +999 (±0)

genlock operation.

 

 

 

 

H Advance

Adjust the output phase with respect to the reference signal:

 

0H / 90H

0H: The phase of the output signal is to match that of the

 

 

 

reference signal.

 

 

90H: When the reference signal is SD, the phase of HD

 

 

 

output is to advance 90H. (There will be no phase

 

 

 

difference between the reference signal and SD.)

 

 

 

When the reference signal is HD, the phase of SD output

 

 

 

delays 90H. (There will be no phase difference between

 

 

 

the reference signal and HD output.)

 

 

 

Direct Menu

All / Part / Off

All: All Direct menu operations are permitted.

Setting the Direct

 

 

Part: A part of Direct menu operations is permitted. The

menu function

 

 

operation is limited depending on the GAIN, SHUTTER,

 

 

 

or WHITE BAL switch setting.

 

 

 

Off: No Direct menu operation is permitted.

 

 

 

 

i.LINK I/O

Enable / Disable

 

Enable: To use the i.LINK connector

Setting for input/

 

 

Disable: To not use the i.LINK connector

output at the

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

 

i.LINK connector

 

 

 

 

 

• When you set this item to “Enable,” no signal is fed out

 

 

 

 

 

 

from the SDI OUT connector.

 

 

 

• When the video format is not SP mode, signal input/output

 

 

 

via the i.LINK connector is not enabled, even if this item is

 

 

 

set to “Enable.”

 

 

 

 

 

Setup Menu List

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

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Contents Solid-State Memory Camcorder For the customers in Canada For the customers in the U.S.AFor the customers in Europe For the State of California, USA onlyFor the customers in Taiwan only For the customers in the USA and CanadaPour 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 Switching the ND Filters Using the PHU-60KSlow & Quick Motion Recording Recording Shot MarksPlayback Overview of the Setup MenusAudio Status Screen Video Status ScreenConnecting External Devices TroubleshootingMPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License 155 Package Configuration New Generation of HD Recording System FeaturesCutting-edge Camera Technologies Creative Recording Modes and SettingsXdcam EX web sites Variety of functions and designs for high operabilityUsing the CD-ROM System Requirements for Using the ApplicationsReading the CD-ROM Manuals Software Installation Uninstalling an application programXdcam EX Clip Browsing Software Power CAMERA/MEDIA switch Picture Profile button Attach an optional accessory, such as a video lightParts Identifications CamcorderEyecup can be attached in the reversed direction EyecupHooks for the shoulder strap left and right Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown belowMonitor VOL volume buttons Rear connector panelOperation panel on the handle Audio control blockSide operation panel Front lower operation blockCard slot block Upper operation panelBottom When attaching to a tripodShot Transition operation block Tripod receptaclesLens control block Controls on the grip IR Remote Commander SuppliedTo 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 To operate the Direct menu Direct Menu OperationMenu disappears, and the new setting is displayed Direct menu for Tlcs mode selectionDirect menu of the selected items appears Using a Battery Pack Power SupplyMounting the battery pack Removing the battery packIf the battery charge remaining becomes low Using AC Power DC in PowerTo check in power-off status To change the message levelsTurning Power Off Turning Power OnSetting the time and date Setting the ClockTime Zone Move the cursor to Finish then press the joystick or dialAdjusting the focus in the viewfinder Adjusting the ViewfinderAdjusting the contrast and brightness Adjusting the colorAdjusting the angle Adjusting the position distance from your eyeSwitching between color and monochrome modes Adjust the horizontal positionTo detach To openPush the clip on the bottom to release Flip up the eyepiece LCD screenAdjusting the Flange Focal Length Adjusting the LensFor the PMW-EX3 are called exclusive lenses This manualWhen the adjustment finished During adjustmentIf the adjustment fails Replacing the LensAttaching an exclusive lens Removing the supplied lensPull the lens forward to remove Turn the lens mount lever downwardWhen using an exclusive lens When using a non-exclusive lensWhen you mount a serial lens When you mount a non-serial lensAttaching the cheek pad Adjusting the Grip Using the Cheek PadRemove the shoulder pad Pull the shoulder pad to removeAttach the cable clamp you removed in step Return the shoulder pad to its original positionTo attach the DC cable clamp Supplied screw Cable clampSecure the clamp, using the supplied screw To use the IR Remote CommanderTo activate using the menu To activate using an assignable buttonBattery lifetime Handling SxS Memory Cards Label space. When applying the label sheetAbout SxS Memory Cards Usable SxS memory cardsStatus indications by the Access lamps Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory CardInserting an SxS memory card Formatting an SxS Memory Card Switching Between SxS Memory CardsRemoving an SxS memory card To execute formattingRestoring an SxS Memory Card To restore a cardTo format by menu operation Replacing an SxS memory cardConnecting/Removing the PHU Connection Cable Using the PHU-60KTo update the managerial file Connecting the PHU connection cableFormatting the PHU-60K Disconnecting the PHU connection cableSecure the cable at the cable clamp Message is displayed for three secondsRestoring the PHU-60K To restore the hard diskBasic Operation Procedure Mount a fully charged battery pack Load SxS memory cardsCamcorder is turned on and enters Camera mode To prevent a switching error Recording Full Auto modeChecking the last recorded clip Rec Review To delete clipsSelectable Formats Selecting the Video FormatClip recording data and clip name With Ntsc Area selectedND filter switch Switching the ND FiltersChanging the Format 64ND 8NDSelecting the Adjustment Mode Adjusting the White BalanceIf auto white-balance adjustment fails Adjust the lens iris openingExecuting Auto White Balance Press the WHT BAL buttonDisplaying the safety-zone marker Adjusting the Black BalanceDisplaying the Markers Activating the marker indicationsDisplaying the Zebra Patterns Fixed gain mode manual gain adjustment Setting the GainAGC mode automatic gain control Selecting the gain with the switchRecording in AGC Mode Setting the Electronic ShutterSetting with the Direct menu Setting the fixed shutter with Camera SET menuSpeed standard speed mode Angle standard angle modeShooting in Auto Shutter Mode Adjusting the IrisRecording in Auto Iris Mode Auto Iris modeAdjusting the Iris Manually Adjusting the ZoomSwitching the Zoom Mode Manual Zoom modeTo adjust with the power zoom lever on the grip Using the Power ZoomTo adjust with the Zoom button on the handle Speed Zoom button operation switchAdjusting in Full MF Mode Adjusting the FocusAdjusting in MF Mode Expanded FocusPeaking Focusing in AF mode Adjusting in AF ModeAdjusting the focus with the focus ring One-Push Momentary Auto FocusingMacro switch Using Macro ModePress the Steady Shot button on the lens Steady Shot buttonReducing Flickers Using the Flicker-Reduction functionSetting the Time Data Setting the TimecodeRunning Modes of the Timecode Setting eight digits as desired Setting the User BitsDisplaying the Time Data Recording the current date as the user bitsUsing External Inputs Using the Built-in Stereo MicrophonesUsing an External Microphone Set the Audio in switches, both CH-1 and CH-2, to INTTo adjust the levels manually Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelsTo adjust the levels automatically AGC Monitoring the AudioOutputting the Color Bars and Reference Tone Press the BARS/CAM buttonBARS/CAM button Inserting a shot mark during recording Rec ReviewAssign 1 button Lens Info Changing FunctionsAssign 2 button BRT Disp Assign 3 button HistogramInterval Recording Preparatory SettingsExit the menu Objects that move very slowlyCanceling Interval Recording mode Performing Interval RecordingStopping Interval Recording Performing Frame Recording Frame RecordingSelect Frame Rec of the Camera SET menu Select the Number of Frames value for one recording sessionSlow & Quick Motion Recording Set Setting of Frame Rec of the Camera SET menu to OffStopping Frame Recording ExampleSetting the recording frame rate with the Direct menu Recording in Slow & Quick Motion ModeCanceling Slow & Quick Motion mode Stopping recordingFreeze Mix Image Alignment Canceling Freeze Mix statusTo use the Freeze Mix function Superimposing a Freeze Mix imageShot Transition Mode button and indicatorShot-transition operation buttons and indications Button and B buttonShot-transition information area Setting procedureTrans Time Trans SpeedStart Timer Checking the registered settings ShotRecording with a Shot Transition Registering a shotTo cancel recording while a transition is in progress When Rec Link is Shot-A or ShotEnding recording Releasing a Shot TransitionFader Function When using an assignable buttonFor fading in a scene Canceling the Fader functionFor fading out Fading-out process beginsPicture Profiles Settings as a Picture ProfileRegistering the Customized Selecting a Picture ProfileCopying the Settings of a Picture Profile Resetting a Picture ProfileSelecting a Picture Profile using the Direct menu Items Picture Profile ItemsProfile Name MatrixDetail WhiteKnee Skin Tone DetailSelect Area Detection To delete using the assignable button To delete using the Setup menuDeleting Clips Deleting the Last Recorded ClipStoring/Retrieving the Setting Data Storing the Setup FileRetrieving the Setup File Thumbnail Screen Playing Back ClipsClip index frame Date and starting time of recording Clip name OK markPlayback Switching the SxS memory cardsDisplaying only the clips marked OK on the thumbnail screen Special recording informationPausing the playback Switching to high-speed playbackInformation displayed on the playback screen Monitoring audio Cueing upAdding shot marks during playback Stopping playbackPress the Stop button 100Clip Operations Clip Operation Menus101 Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus Clip Operation menu in Pause modeDisplaying a Clip Operation menu Clip Operation menu on the thumbnail screenAdding the OK Mark to a Clip Displaying the Detailed Information of a ClipAdding the OK mark Deleting the OK markCopying a Clip To cancel copying on the wayDeleting a Clip Displaying the Expand Clip ScreenExpand Clip screen Displaying the Shot Mark ScreenClip Operation menu on the Expand Clip screen 105Adding/Deleting Shot Marks Dividing a Clip Changing the Index Frame107 Select Divide Clip from the Clip Operation menuSwitching the status screens Canceling the status screen displayShowing the Status Screens Available status screens109 Camera Status ScreenMedia Mode Camera ModeAudio Status Screen 110Video Status Screen BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen111 Battery Battery charge remaining BATTERY/MEDIA Status ScreenHDD A/HDD B Battery remaining of PHU-60K units 112Setup Menu Layers Overview of the Setup MenusSetup Menu Configuration 113Basic Menu Operations Displaying the Setup menuMenu controls 114Example When the cursor is located at Camera SET menu icon Setting the Setup menus115 Press the jog dial or the joystickTerminating the menu operation Entering a character string116 For an item that requires your confirmationCamera SET Menu Setup Menu List117 Menu items118 Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents119 120 121 Audio SET MenuAudio Input Audio OutputMenu items Setting values Contents Video SET Menu122 123 VF SET MenuPeaking MarkerDisplay On/Off 124TC/UB SET Menu Lens Menu125 126 Menu ConfigurationFlare Shading127 Others MenuAssign Button 128Tally Hours Meter129 130 131 Connecting External Monitors75-ohm Coaxial cable Audio cable Optional 75-ohm Cable supplied Video Coaxial cable OptionalComponent OUT connector mini-D connector SDI OUT connector BNC typeMonitor OUT connector BNC type Video connector S connectorOperating Clips With a Computer Supply the operating power independentlyTo connect with a USB cable To use the ExpressCard slot of a computerSelect Execute by operating the jog dial or the joystick Using a nonlinear editing systemMacintosh To use Final Cut Pro of Apple IncConnecting an External Device i.LINK Connection Perform the preparatory settings of the camcorder135 Setting on this camcorder Recording External Input SignalsNonlinear Editing 136About i.LINK What is i.LINK?137 Press the REC START/STOP button on the handleExternal Synchronization Aligning the phase of the video signal GenlockAbout data transfer speed of i.LINK About the required i.LINK cableTo release the external timecode synchronization 139Ohm coaxial TC in cables optional Reference Timecode Ohm coaxialReleasing Remote Control mode Remote Control UnitOperating From the RM B750/B150 Connection141 To cancel Slow & Quick Motion modeOperating the menu from the RM-B750 Select S&Q Motion from the Camera SET menuAdjustments of the lens functions Functions Operable From the RM-B750/B150 Camera ModeAdjustments of the Picture Profiles 142Picture Profile item 143Use and Storage Important Notes on OperationShipping Care of the unitAbout the LCD panels Phenomena specific to Cmos image sensors145 Video Formats and Output Output formats in clip playback mode Media modeVideo Output format Format YPbPr Out Select HD Select SD Clip format Output format YPbPr Out Select HD Select SD147 Limitations of OutputsLens File Operations Storing compensation data for a non- exclusive lens148 Service life of the backup battery Backup Battery149 To change the file nameReplacing the backup battery 150Attach the cover in the original position Operating Power TroubleshootingSymptoms Cause Remedy Recording/Playback152 External DevicesError Indications Error/Warning Indications153 Buzzer Tally Cause and measures Viewfinder LampsTally Cause and measures Viewfinder Lamps 154Specifications General155 Camera Block Input connectorsAudio Block ViewfinderOutput connectors Optional AccessoriesComputer connectors Supplied Lens VCL-614B2XDimensions 158Unit mm inches 159 Index160 Direct menu 26, 54, 59, 62, 66, 80, 89 Disp Clip Info161 Shot MARK2 ADD 162163 Zebra 57
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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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