Sony PMW-EX3 Troubleshooting, Operating Power, Recording/Playback, 151, Symptoms Cause Remedy

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Troubleshooting

Operating Power

Symptoms

Cause

Remedy

The camcorder does not

No battery pack is mounted and no

Mount a battery pack (page 28) or connect an AC

power on when you set

power is supplied to the DC IN

power using the BC-U1/U2 (page 29).

the power switch either to

connector.

 

CAMERA or MEDIA.

 

 

The battery pack is completely

Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one

 

 

exhausted.

(page 28).

 

 

The power supply cuts

The battery pack becomes exhausted. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one

while operating.

 

(page 28).

 

 

 

The battery pack becomes

The ambient temperature is very low.

This owes to the battery characteristics and is not a

exhausted very quickly.

 

defect.

 

 

 

 

The battery pack is inadequately

Recharge the battery pack (page 28).

 

charged.

If the battery pack is soon exhausted even after you

 

 

charged it fully, it may comes to the end of its life.

 

 

Replace it with a new one.

 

 

 

 

Recording/Playback

 

 

 

 

Symptoms

Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

Recording does not start when you press the REC START/STOP button.

The power switch is set to OFF or

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

MEDIA.

 

 

 

The SxS memory card is write-

Release the write protection (page 43), or replace the

protected.

card with a non-protected SxS memory card.

 

 

The SxS memory card is full.

Replace the card with one having sufficient space.

 

 

The SxS memory card needs

Restore the memory card (page 46).

restoration.

 

Playback does not start

The power switch is set to OFF or

Set the power switch to MEDIA.

when you press the PLAY

CAMERA.

 

button.

 

 

 

 

The supplied IR Remote

Remote control operation is disabled. Enable remote control operation (page 41).

Commander does not

 

 

The battery of the IR Remote

Replace the battery with a new one.

work.

Commander is exhausted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio recording is not

The AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2)

Adjust the audio recording levels with the AUDIO

possible.

controls are set to the minimum level.

LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls (page 72).

 

 

 

The recorded sound is

The audio level is too high.

Adjust the audio recording levels with the AUDIO

distorted.

 

LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls (page 72), and record

 

 

again.

 

 

 

The recorded sound has a

The audio level is too low.

Adjust the audio recording levels with the AUDIO

high noise level.

 

LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) controls (page 72), and record

 

 

again.

 

 

 

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Contents Solid-State Memory Camcorder For the State of California, USA only For the customers in the U.S.AFor the customers in Canada For the customers in EuropePour les clients en Europe For the customers in the USA and CanadaFor the customers in Taiwan only Pour les clients au CanadaFür Kunden in Europa Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au CanadaFür Kunden in Deutschland Page Table of Contents Switching the ND Filters Using the PHU-60KSlow & Quick Motion Recording Recording Shot MarksVideo Status Screen Overview of the Setup MenusPlayback Audio 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 operabilitySystem Requirements for Using the Applications Using the CD-ROMReading the CD-ROM Manuals Uninstalling an application program Software InstallationXdcam EX Clip Browsing Software Camcorder Attach an optional accessory, such as a video lightPower CAMERA/MEDIA switch Picture Profile button Parts IdentificationsAttach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below EyecupEyecup can be attached in the reversed direction Hooks for the shoulder strap left and rightAudio control block Rear connector panelMonitor VOL volume buttons Operation panel on the handleUpper operation panel Front lower operation blockSide operation panel Card slot blockTripod receptacles When attaching to a tripodBottom Shot Transition operation blockButtons without remarks can be used IR Remote Commander SuppliedLens control block Controls on the grip To remove the lens hoodREC Pause buttons REC record buttonsSUB Clip button does not function with this camcorder On-Screen Indications Indications in Camera ModeRemarks To operate the Direct menu Direct Menu OperationDirect menu for Tlcs mode selection Menu disappears, and the new setting is displayedDirect menu of the selected items appears Removing the battery pack Power SupplyUsing a Battery Pack Mounting the battery packTo change the message levels Using AC Power DC in PowerIf the battery charge remaining becomes low To check in power-off statusTurning Power Off Turning Power OnMove the cursor to Finish then press the joystick or dial Setting the ClockSetting the time and date Time ZoneAdjusting the color Adjusting the ViewfinderAdjusting the focus in the viewfinder Adjusting the contrast and brightnessAdjust the horizontal position Adjusting the position distance from your eyeAdjusting the angle Switching between color and monochrome modesLCD screen To openTo detach Push the clip on the bottom to release Flip up the eyepieceThis manual Adjusting the LensAdjusting the Flange Focal Length For the PMW-EX3 are called exclusive lensesReplacing the Lens During adjustmentWhen the adjustment finished If the adjustment failsTurn the lens mount lever downward Removing the supplied lensAttaching an exclusive lens Pull the lens forward to removeWhen you mount a non-serial lens When using a non-exclusive lensWhen using an exclusive lens When you mount a serial lensPull the shoulder pad to remove Adjusting the Grip Using the Cheek PadAttaching the cheek pad Remove the shoulder padSupplied screw Cable clamp Return the shoulder pad to its original positionAttach the cable clamp you removed in step To attach the DC cable clampTo activate using an assignable button To use the IR Remote CommanderSecure the clamp, using the supplied screw To activate using the menuBattery lifetime Usable SxS memory cards Label space. When applying the label sheetHandling SxS Memory Cards About SxS Memory CardsInserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card Status indications by the Access lampsInserting an SxS memory card To execute formatting Switching Between SxS Memory CardsFormatting an SxS Memory Card Removing an SxS memory cardReplacing an SxS memory card To restore a cardRestoring an SxS Memory Card To format by menu operationConnecting the PHU connection cable Using the PHU-60KConnecting/Removing the PHU Connection Cable To update the managerial fileMessage is displayed for three seconds Disconnecting the PHU connection cableFormatting the PHU-60K Secure the cable at the cable clampRestoring the PHU-60K To restore the hard diskMount a fully charged battery pack Load SxS memory cards Basic Operation ProcedureCamcorder is turned on and enters Camera mode To delete clips Recording Full Auto modeTo prevent a switching error Checking the last recorded clip Rec ReviewWith Ntsc Area selected Selecting the Video FormatSelectable Formats Clip recording data and clip name64ND 8ND Switching the ND FiltersND filter switch Changing the FormatSelecting the Adjustment Mode Adjusting the White BalancePress the WHT BAL button Adjust the lens iris openingIf auto white-balance adjustment fails Executing Auto White BalanceActivating the marker indications Adjusting the Black BalanceDisplaying the safety-zone marker Displaying the MarkersDisplaying the Zebra Patterns Selecting the gain with the switch Setting the GainFixed gain mode manual gain adjustment AGC mode automatic gain controlRecording in AGC Mode Setting the Electronic ShutterAngle standard angle mode Setting the fixed shutter with Camera SET menuSetting with the Direct menu Speed standard speed modeAuto Iris mode Adjusting the IrisShooting in Auto Shutter Mode Recording in Auto Iris ModeManual Zoom mode Adjusting the ZoomAdjusting the Iris Manually Switching the Zoom ModeSpeed Zoom button operation switch Using the Power ZoomTo adjust with the power zoom lever on the grip To adjust with the Zoom button on the handleAdjusting in Full MF Mode Adjusting the FocusExpanded Focus Adjusting in MF ModePeaking One-Push Momentary Auto Focusing Adjusting in AF ModeFocusing in AF mode Adjusting the focus with the focus ringSteady Shot button Using Macro ModeMacro switch Press the Steady Shot button on the lensReducing Flickers Using the Flicker-Reduction functionSetting the Timecode Setting the Time DataRunning Modes of the Timecode Recording the current date as the user bits Setting the User BitsSetting eight digits as desired Displaying the Time DataSet the Audio in switches, both CH-1 and CH-2, to INT Using the Built-in Stereo MicrophonesUsing External Inputs Using an External MicrophoneMonitoring the Audio Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelsTo adjust the levels manually To adjust the levels automatically AGCPress the BARS/CAM button Outputting the Color Bars and Reference ToneBARS/CAM button Inserting a shot mark during recording Rec ReviewAssign 3 button Histogram Changing FunctionsAssign 1 button Lens Info Assign 2 button BRT DispObjects that move very slowly Preparatory SettingsInterval Recording Exit the menuPerforming Interval Recording Canceling Interval Recording modeStopping Interval Recording Select the Number of Frames value for one recording session Frame RecordingPerforming Frame Recording Select Frame Rec of the Camera SET menuExample Set Setting of Frame Rec of the Camera SET menu to OffSlow & Quick Motion Recording Stopping Frame RecordingStopping recording Recording in Slow & Quick Motion ModeSetting the recording frame rate with the Direct menu Canceling Slow & Quick Motion modeSuperimposing a Freeze Mix image Canceling Freeze Mix statusFreeze Mix Image Alignment To use the Freeze Mix functionButton and B button Mode button and indicatorShot Transition Shot-transition operation buttons and indicationsTrans Speed Setting procedureShot-transition information area Trans TimeRegistering a shot Checking the registered settings ShotStart Timer Recording with a Shot TransitionReleasing a Shot Transition When Rec Link is Shot-A or ShotTo cancel recording while a transition is in progress Ending recordingFader Function When using an assignable buttonFading-out process begins Canceling the Fader functionFor fading in a scene For fading outSelecting a Picture Profile Settings as a Picture ProfilePicture Profiles Registering the CustomizedResetting a Picture Profile Copying the Settings of a Picture ProfileSelecting a Picture Profile using the Direct menu Matrix Picture Profile ItemsItems Profile NameDetail WhiteKnee Skin Tone DetailSelect Area Detection Deleting the Last Recorded Clip To delete using the Setup menuTo delete using the assignable button Deleting ClipsStoring the Setup File Storing/Retrieving the Setting DataRetrieving the Setup File Date and starting time of recording Clip name OK mark Playing Back ClipsThumbnail Screen Clip index frameSpecial recording information Switching the SxS memory cardsPlayback Displaying only the clips marked OK on the thumbnail screenSwitching to high-speed playback Pausing the playbackInformation displayed on the playback screen Stopping playback Cueing upMonitoring audio Adding shot marks during playbackPress the Stop button 100Clip Operation Menus Clip Operations101 Clip Operation menu on the thumbnail screen Clip Operation menu in Pause modeBasic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus Displaying a Clip Operation menuDeleting the OK mark Displaying the Detailed Information of a ClipAdding the OK Mark to a Clip Adding the OK markDisplaying the Expand Clip Screen To cancel copying on the wayCopying a Clip Deleting a Clip105 Displaying the Shot Mark ScreenExpand Clip screen Clip Operation menu on the Expand Clip screenAdding/Deleting Shot Marks Select Divide Clip from the Clip Operation menu Changing the Index FrameDividing a Clip 107Available status screens Canceling the status screen displaySwitching the status screens Showing the Status Screens109 Camera Status Screen110 Camera ModeMedia Mode Audio Status ScreenBUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen Video Status Screen111 112 BATTERY/MEDIA Status ScreenBattery Battery charge remaining HDD A/HDD B Battery remaining of PHU-60K units113 Overview of the Setup MenusSetup Menu Layers Setup Menu Configuration114 Displaying the Setup menuBasic Menu Operations Menu controlsPress the jog dial or the joystick Setting the Setup menusExample When the cursor is located at Camera SET menu icon 115For an item that requires your confirmation Entering a character stringTerminating the menu operation 116Menu items Setup Menu ListCamera SET Menu 117118 Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents119 120 Audio Output Audio SET Menu121 Audio InputVideo SET Menu Menu items Setting values Contents122 Marker VF SET Menu123 PeakingDisplay On/Off 124Lens Menu TC/UB SET Menu125 Shading Menu Configuration126 Flare127 Others MenuHours Meter 128Assign Button Tally129 130 75-ohm Cable supplied Video Coaxial cable Optional Connecting External Monitors131 75-ohm Coaxial cable Audio cable OptionalVideo connector S connector SDI OUT connector BNC typeComponent OUT connector mini-D connector Monitor OUT connector BNC typeTo use the ExpressCard slot of a computer Supply the operating power independentlyOperating Clips With a Computer To connect with a USB cableTo use Final Cut Pro of Apple Inc Using a nonlinear editing systemSelect Execute by operating the jog dial or the joystick MacintoshPerform the preparatory settings of the camcorder Connecting an External Device i.LINK Connection135 136 Recording External Input SignalsSetting on this camcorder Nonlinear EditingPress the REC START/STOP button on the handle What is i.LINK?About i.LINK 137About the required i.LINK cable Aligning the phase of the video signal GenlockExternal Synchronization About data transfer speed of i.LINKOhm coaxial 139To release the external timecode synchronization Ohm coaxial TC in cables optional Reference TimecodeConnection Remote Control UnitReleasing Remote Control mode Operating From the RM B750/B150Select S&Q Motion from the Camera SET menu To cancel Slow & Quick Motion mode141 Operating the menu from the RM-B750142 Functions Operable From the RM-B750/B150 Camera ModeAdjustments of the lens functions Adjustments of the Picture ProfilesPicture Profile item 143Care of the unit Important Notes on OperationUse and Storage ShippingPhenomena specific to Cmos image sensors About the LCD panels145 Clip format Output format YPbPr Out Select HD Select SD Output formats in clip playback mode Media modeVideo Formats and Output Video Output format Format YPbPr Out Select HD Select SD147 Limitations of OutputsStoring compensation data for a non- exclusive lens Lens File Operations148 To change the file name Backup BatteryService life of the backup battery 149150 Replacing the backup batteryAttach the cover in the original position Recording/Playback TroubleshootingOperating Power Symptoms Cause Remedy152 External DevicesBuzzer Tally Cause and measures Viewfinder Lamps Error/Warning IndicationsError Indications 153Tally Cause and measures Viewfinder Lamps 154General Specifications155 Viewfinder Input connectorsCamera Block Audio BlockSupplied Lens VCL-614B2X Optional AccessoriesOutput connectors Computer connectors158 DimensionsUnit 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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