Sony PMW-EX3 manual For the customers in the U.S.A, For the customers in Canada

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

WARNING

When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit. If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power plug.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as book case or built-in cabinet.

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

WARNING

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure levels.

Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For the customers in Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community.

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:

EN60065 : Product Safety (AC adaptor)

EN55103-1 : Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)

EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)

This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environments:

E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio)

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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Contents Solid-State Memory Camcorder For the customers in Europe For the customers in the U.S.AFor the customers in Canada For the State of California, USA onlyPour les clients au Canada For the customers in the USA and CanadaFor the customers in Taiwan only Pour les clients en EuropeFür Kunden in Deutschland Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au CanadaFür Kunden in Europa Page Table of Contents Using the PHU-60K Switching the ND FiltersRecording Shot Marks Slow & Quick Motion RecordingAudio Status Screen Overview of the Setup MenusPlayback 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 sitesReading the CD-ROM Manuals Using the CD-ROMSystem Requirements for Using the Applications Xdcam EX Clip Browsing Software Software InstallationUninstalling an application program Parts Identifications Attach an optional accessory, such as a video lightPower CAMERA/MEDIA switch Picture Profile button CamcorderHooks for the shoulder strap left and right EyecupEyecup can be attached in the reversed direction Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown belowOperation panel on the handle Rear connector panelMonitor VOL volume buttons Audio control blockCard slot block Front lower operation blockSide operation panel Upper operation panelShot Transition operation block When attaching to a tripodBottom Tripod receptaclesTo remove the lens hood IR Remote Commander SuppliedLens control block Controls on the grip Buttons without remarks can be usedSUB Clip button does not function with this camcorder REC record buttonsREC Pause buttons Remarks Indications in Camera ModeOn-Screen Indications Direct Menu Operation To operate the Direct menuDirect menu of the selected items appears Menu disappears, and the new setting is displayedDirect menu for Tlcs mode selection Mounting the battery pack Power SupplyUsing a Battery Pack Removing the battery packTo check in power-off status Using AC Power DC in PowerIf the battery charge remaining becomes low To change the message levelsTurning Power On Turning Power OffTime Zone Setting the ClockSetting the time and date Move the cursor to Finish then press the joystick or dialAdjusting the contrast and brightness Adjusting the ViewfinderAdjusting the focus in the viewfinder Adjusting the colorSwitching between color and monochrome modes Adjusting the position distance from your eyeAdjusting the angle Adjust the horizontal positionPush the clip on the bottom to release Flip up the eyepiece To openTo detach LCD screenFor the PMW-EX3 are called exclusive lenses Adjusting the LensAdjusting the Flange Focal Length This manualIf the adjustment fails During adjustmentWhen the adjustment finished Replacing the LensPull the lens forward to remove Removing the supplied lensAttaching an exclusive lens Turn the lens mount lever downwardWhen you mount a serial lens When using a non-exclusive lensWhen using an exclusive lens When you mount a non-serial lensRemove the shoulder pad Adjusting the Grip Using the Cheek PadAttaching the cheek pad Pull the shoulder pad to removeTo attach the DC cable clamp Return the shoulder pad to its original positionAttach the cable clamp you removed in step Supplied screw Cable clampTo activate using the menu To use the IR Remote CommanderSecure the clamp, using the supplied screw To activate using an assignable buttonBattery lifetime About SxS Memory Cards Label space. When applying the label sheetHandling SxS Memory Cards Usable SxS memory cardsInserting an SxS memory card Status indications by the Access lampsInserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card Removing an SxS memory card Switching Between SxS Memory CardsFormatting an SxS Memory Card To execute formattingTo format by menu operation To restore a cardRestoring an SxS Memory Card Replacing an SxS memory cardTo update the managerial file Using the PHU-60KConnecting/Removing the PHU Connection Cable Connecting the PHU connection cableSecure the cable at the cable clamp Disconnecting the PHU connection cableFormatting the PHU-60K Message is displayed for three secondsTo restore the hard disk Restoring the PHU-60KCamcorder is turned on and enters Camera mode Basic Operation ProcedureMount a fully charged battery pack Load SxS memory cards Checking the last recorded clip Rec Review Recording Full Auto modeTo prevent a switching error To delete clipsClip recording data and clip name Selecting the Video FormatSelectable Formats With Ntsc Area selectedChanging the Format Switching the ND FiltersND filter switch 64ND 8NDAdjusting the White Balance Selecting the Adjustment ModeExecuting Auto White Balance Adjust the lens iris openingIf auto white-balance adjustment fails Press the WHT BAL buttonDisplaying the Markers Adjusting the Black BalanceDisplaying the safety-zone marker Activating the marker indicationsDisplaying the Zebra Patterns AGC mode automatic gain control Setting the GainFixed gain mode manual gain adjustment Selecting the gain with the switchSetting the Electronic Shutter Recording in AGC ModeSpeed standard speed mode Setting the fixed shutter with Camera SET menuSetting with the Direct menu Angle standard angle modeRecording in Auto Iris Mode Adjusting the IrisShooting in Auto Shutter Mode Auto Iris modeSwitching the Zoom Mode Adjusting the ZoomAdjusting the Iris Manually Manual Zoom modeTo adjust with the Zoom button on the handle Using the Power ZoomTo adjust with the power zoom lever on the grip Speed Zoom button operation switchAdjusting the Focus Adjusting in Full MF ModePeaking Adjusting in MF ModeExpanded Focus Adjusting the focus with the focus ring Adjusting in AF ModeFocusing in AF mode One-Push Momentary Auto FocusingPress the Steady Shot button on the lens Using Macro ModeMacro switch Steady Shot buttonUsing the Flicker-Reduction function Reducing FlickersRunning Modes of the Timecode Setting the Time DataSetting the Timecode Displaying the Time Data Setting the User BitsSetting eight digits as desired Recording the current date as the user bitsUsing an External Microphone Using the Built-in Stereo MicrophonesUsing External Inputs Set the Audio in switches, both CH-1 and CH-2, to INTTo adjust the levels automatically AGC Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelsTo adjust the levels manually Monitoring the AudioBARS/CAM button Outputting the Color Bars and Reference TonePress the BARS/CAM button Rec Review Inserting a shot mark during recordingAssign 2 button BRT Disp Changing FunctionsAssign 1 button Lens Info Assign 3 button HistogramExit the menu Preparatory SettingsInterval Recording Objects that move very slowlyStopping Interval Recording Canceling Interval Recording modePerforming Interval Recording Select Frame Rec of the Camera SET menu Frame RecordingPerforming Frame Recording Select the Number of Frames value for one recording sessionStopping Frame Recording Set Setting of Frame Rec of the Camera SET menu to OffSlow & Quick Motion Recording ExampleCanceling Slow & Quick Motion mode Recording in Slow & Quick Motion ModeSetting the recording frame rate with the Direct menu Stopping recordingTo use the Freeze Mix function Canceling Freeze Mix statusFreeze Mix Image Alignment Superimposing a Freeze Mix imageShot-transition operation buttons and indications Mode button and indicatorShot Transition Button and B buttonTrans Time Setting procedureShot-transition information area Trans SpeedRecording with a Shot Transition Checking the registered settings ShotStart Timer Registering a shotEnding recording When Rec Link is Shot-A or ShotTo cancel recording while a transition is in progress Releasing a Shot TransitionWhen using an assignable button Fader FunctionFor fading out Canceling the Fader functionFor fading in a scene Fading-out process beginsRegistering the Customized Settings as a Picture ProfilePicture Profiles Selecting a Picture ProfileSelecting a Picture Profile using the Direct menu Copying the Settings of a Picture ProfileResetting a Picture Profile Profile Name Picture Profile ItemsItems MatrixWhite DetailSkin Tone Detail KneeSelect Area Detection Deleting Clips To delete using the Setup menuTo delete using the assignable button Deleting the Last Recorded ClipRetrieving the Setup File Storing/Retrieving the Setting DataStoring the Setup File Clip index frame Playing Back ClipsThumbnail Screen Date and starting time of recording Clip name OK markDisplaying only the clips marked OK on the thumbnail screen Switching the SxS memory cardsPlayback Special recording informationInformation displayed on the playback screen Pausing the playbackSwitching to high-speed playback Adding shot marks during playback Cueing upMonitoring audio Stopping playback100 Press the Stop button101 Clip OperationsClip Operation Menus Displaying a Clip Operation menu Clip Operation menu in Pause modeBasic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus Clip Operation menu on the thumbnail screenAdding the OK mark Displaying the Detailed Information of a ClipAdding the OK Mark to a Clip Deleting the OK markDeleting a Clip To cancel copying on the wayCopying a Clip Displaying the Expand Clip ScreenClip Operation menu on the Expand Clip screen Displaying the Shot Mark ScreenExpand Clip screen 105Adding/Deleting Shot Marks 107 Changing the Index FrameDividing a Clip Select Divide Clip from the Clip Operation menuShowing the Status Screens Canceling the status screen displaySwitching the status screens Available status screensCamera Status Screen 109Audio Status Screen Camera ModeMedia Mode 110111 Video Status ScreenBUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen HDD A/HDD B Battery remaining of PHU-60K units BATTERY/MEDIA Status ScreenBattery Battery charge remaining 112Setup Menu Configuration Overview of the Setup MenusSetup Menu Layers 113Menu controls Displaying the Setup menuBasic Menu Operations 114115 Setting the Setup menusExample When the cursor is located at Camera SET menu icon Press the jog dial or the joystick116 Entering a character stringTerminating the menu operation For an item that requires your confirmation117 Setup Menu ListCamera SET Menu Menu itemsMenu items Subitems and setting values Contents 118119 120 Audio Input Audio SET Menu121 Audio Output122 Menu items Setting values ContentsVideo SET Menu Peaking VF SET Menu123 Marker124 Display On/Off125 TC/UB SET MenuLens Menu Flare Menu Configuration126 ShadingOthers Menu 127Tally 128Assign Button Hours Meter129 130 75-ohm Coaxial cable Audio cable Optional Connecting External Monitors131 75-ohm Cable supplied Video Coaxial cable OptionalMonitor OUT connector BNC type SDI OUT connector BNC typeComponent OUT connector mini-D connector Video connector S connectorTo connect with a USB cable Supply the operating power independentlyOperating Clips With a Computer To use the ExpressCard slot of a computerMacintosh Using a nonlinear editing systemSelect Execute by operating the jog dial or the joystick To use Final Cut Pro of Apple Inc135 Connecting an External Device i.LINK ConnectionPerform the preparatory settings of the camcorder Nonlinear Editing Recording External Input SignalsSetting on this camcorder 136137 What is i.LINK?About i.LINK Press the REC START/STOP button on the handleAbout data transfer speed of i.LINK Aligning the phase of the video signal GenlockExternal Synchronization About the required i.LINK cableOhm coaxial TC in cables optional Reference Timecode 139To release the external timecode synchronization Ohm coaxialOperating From the RM B750/B150 Remote Control UnitReleasing Remote Control mode ConnectionOperating the menu from the RM-B750 To cancel Slow & Quick Motion mode141 Select S&Q Motion from the Camera SET menuAdjustments of the Picture Profiles Functions Operable From the RM-B750/B150 Camera ModeAdjustments of the lens functions 142143 Picture Profile itemShipping Important Notes on OperationUse and Storage Care of the unit145 About the LCD panelsPhenomena specific to Cmos image sensors Video Output format Format YPbPr Out Select HD Select SD Output formats in clip playback mode Media modeVideo Formats and Output Clip format Output format YPbPr Out Select HD Select SDLimitations of Outputs 147148 Lens File OperationsStoring compensation data for a non- exclusive lens 149 Backup BatteryService life of the backup battery To change the file nameAttach the cover in the original position Replacing the backup battery150 Symptoms Cause Remedy TroubleshootingOperating Power Recording/PlaybackExternal Devices 152153 Error/Warning IndicationsError Indications Buzzer Tally Cause and measures Viewfinder Lamps154 Tally Cause and measures Viewfinder Lamps155 SpecificationsGeneral Audio Block Input connectorsCamera Block ViewfinderComputer connectors Optional AccessoriesOutput connectors Supplied Lens VCL-614B2XUnit mm inches Dimensions158 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.