Preparations

2 Connect the power cord supplied with the BC-U1/U2 to the AC input connector of the BC-U1/U2 then to an AC power source.

3 Set the mode switch of the BC-U1/U2 to the DC OUT position.

For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the BC-U1/U2.

When recording or playback is in progress on power from the DC IN connector, the input voltage is displayed in the viewfinder.

DC IN 12.0V S&Q REC

A:25min

B:50min

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Note

The battery pack mounted on the camcorder is not charged even if you set the mode switch of the BC-U1/U2 to the CHARGE position. To charge the battery pack, remove it from the camcorder and mount it on the BC-U1/U2.

Turning Power On

This camcorder has Camera mode for recording and Media mode for playback.

The mode is selected when you turn the power on.

Turning Power Off

Set the power switch to the OFF position.

Notes

This camcorder uses a little standby power even when the power switch is set to OFF. Remove the battery pack if the camcorder will not be used for a prolonged period.

When removing the battery pack or the DC IN power, be sure to set the switch to OFF in advance.

Removing the battery pack and the DC IN power without first setting the power switch to OFF may cause damage to the camcorder or SxS memory cards.

16:9 WIDE SCREEN

 

IRIS

 

MANU AUTO

10

MACRO

8.5

 

 

FOCUS

ND FILTER

OFF

STATUS

2

1

MENU

- +

FULL

AUTO

FRAME

PMW-EX3

Power switch CAMERA OFF MEDIA

To operate in Camera mode, turn the power on by setting the power switch to the CAMERA position.

To operate in Media mode, turn the power on by setting the power switch to the MEDIA position.

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Sony PMW-EX3 manual Turning Power On, Turning Power Off

PMW-EX3 specifications

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