1. 3-878-039-11(1)Solid-State MemoryCamcorderPMW-EX3 X3-E WPMOperating Instructions 2008 Sony Corporation

2. WARNINGmanual could void your authority to operatethis equipment.To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,do not expose this apparatus to rain or All interface cables used to connectmoisture. peripherals must be shielded in order toTo avoid electrical shock, do not open thecomply with the limits for a digital devicecabinet. Refer servicing to qualified pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCCpersonnel only. Rules.WARNING For the customers in EuropeWhen installing the unit, incorporate a readily This product with the CE marking compliesaccessible disconnect device in the fixed with both the EMC Directive and the Lowwiring, or connect the power plug to an easilyVoltage Directive issued by the Commissionaccessible socket-outlet near the unit. 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Table of ContentsOverview Package Configuration ........................................................... 10 Features .................................................................................... 11 Using the CD-ROM ................................................................ 14Reading the CD-ROM Manuals ................................... 14System Requirements for Using the Applications ....... 14Software Installation .................................................... 15 Parts Identifications ................................................................ 16Camcorder .................................................................... 16Zoom Lens VCL-614B2X (Supplied) .......................... 20IR Remote Commander (Supplied) .............................. 21 On-Screen Indications ............................................................ 23 Indications in Camera Mode ........................................ 23 Direct Menu Operation ................................................ 24Preparations Power Supply ........................................................................... 26 Using a Battery Pack .................................................... 26 Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ................................. 27 Turning Power On ........................................................ 28 Turning Power Off ....................................................... 28 Setting the Clock ..................................................................... 29 Adjusting the Viewfinder ....................................................... 30 Adjusting the Lens .................................................................. 33Adjusting the Flange Focal Length .............................. 33Replacing the Lens ....................................................... 34Retrieving the Lens File ............................................... 35 Adjusting the Grip .................................................................. 36 Using the Cheek Pad ............................................................... 37 Using the IR Remote Commander ........................................ 39 Handling SxS Memory Cards ................................................ 40 About SxS Memory Cards ........................................... 40 Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card .................. 41 Switching Between SxS Memory Cards ...................... 43 Formatting an SxS Memory Card ................................ 434 5. Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording ............................................................... 43Restoring an SxS Memory Card .................................. 44Using the PHU-60K ................................................................ 45 Connecting/Removing the PHU Connection Cable ..... 45 Formatting the PHU-60K ............................................. 45 Checking the Remaining Time Available for Recording ............................................................... 46 Restoring the PHU-60K ............................................... 46RecordingBasic Operation Procedure .................................................... 47Selecting the Video Format .................................................... 49Selectable Formats ....................................................... 49Changing the Format .................................................... 50Switching the ND Filters ........................................................ 50Adjusting the White Balance ................................................. 51 Selecting the Adjustment Mode ................................... 51 Executing Auto White Balance .................................... 52Adjusting the Black Balance .................................................. 53Displaying the Markers and Zebra Patterns ........................ 53 Displaying the Markers ................................................ 53 Displaying the Zebra Patterns ...................................... 54Setting the Gain ....................................................................... 55Recording With Fixed Gain ......................................... 55Recording in AGC Mode ............................................. 56Setting the Electronic Shutter ................................................ 56Shooting in a Fixed Shutter Mode ............................... 56Shooting in EX Slow Shutter Mode ............................. 58Shooting in Auto Shutter Mode ................................... 58Adjusting the Iris .................................................................... 58 Recording in Auto Iris Mode ....................................... 58 Adjusting the Iris Manually ......................................... 59Adjusting the Zoom ................................................................ 59 Switching the Zoom Mode ........................................... 59 Operating the Zoom Manually ..................................... 60 Using the Power Zoom ................................................. 60Adjusting the Focus ................................................................ 61 Adjusting in Full MF Mode ......................................... 61 Adjusting in MF Mode ................................................. 625 6. Adjusting in AF Mode ................................................. 63 Using Macro Mode ...................................................... 64Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot) ......................... 64Reducing Flickers ................................................................... 65Setting the Time Data ............................................................. 65Running Modes of the Timecode ................................. 65Setting the Timecode .................................................... 66Setting the User Bits ..................................................... 66Displaying the Time Data ............................................ 67Recording Audio Signals ........................................................ 67Using the Built-in Stereo Microphones ........................ 67Using External Inputs ................................................... 68Using an External Microphone .................................... 68Adjusting the Audio Recording Levels ........................ 68Monitoring the Audio ................................................... 69Outputting the Color Bars and Reference Tone .................. 69Recording Shot Marks ............................................................ 70Rec Review ............................................................................... 71Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons ................... 72Interval Recording .................................................................. 73 Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 73 Performing Interval Recording .................................... 73Frame Recording .................................................................... 74Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 74Performing Frame Recording ....................................... 75Slow & Quick Motion Recording .......................................... 76Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 76Recording in Slow & Quick Motion Mode .................. 77Freeze Mix: Image Alignment ............................................... 77Shot Transition ........................................................................ 78 Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 79 Recording with a Shot Transition ................................ 81Fader Function ........................................................................ 82 Preparatory Settings ..................................................... 82 Starting Recording with a Fade In ............................... 83 Ending Recording with a Fade Out .............................. 83Picture Profiles ........................................................................ 84 Registering the Customized Settings as a Picture Profile ..................................................................... 84 Selecting a Picture Profile ............................................ 85 Copying the Settings of a Picture Profile ..................... 856 7. Resetting a Picture Profile ............................................ 86Picture Profile Items ..................................................... 87 Deleting Clips .......................................................................... 91Deleting the Last Recorded Clip .................................. 91Deleting All Clips ........................................................ 91 Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data ...................................... 92Storing the Setup File ................................................... 92Retrieving the Setup File .............................................. 92Resetting to the Standard Values ................................. 92Playback Playing Back Clips .................................................................. 93Thumbnail Screen ........................................................ 93Playback ....................................................................... 94 Clip Operations ....................................................................... 98Clip Operation Menus .................................................. 98Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus ........... 99Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip ........... 100Adding the OK Mark to a Clip ................................... 100Copying a Clip ........................................................... 101Deleting a Clip ........................................................... 101Displaying the EXPAND CLIP Screen ...................... 101Displaying the SHOT MARK Screen ........................ 102Adding/Deleting Shot Marks ..................................... 103Changing the Index Frame ......................................... 104Dividing a Clip ........................................................... 104Status Displays Showing the Status Screens .................................................. 105 CAMERA Status Screen ...................................................... 106 AUDIO Status Screen ........................................................... 107In Camera Mode ......................................................... 107In Media Mode ........................................................... 107 VIDEO Status Screen ........................................................... 108 BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen .................................... 108 BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen ...................................... 109Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings Overview of the Setup Menus .............................................. 1107 8. Setup Menu Configuration ......................................... 110 Setup Menu Layers .................................................... 110 Basic Menu Operations ........................................................ 111 Setup Menu List .................................................................... 114 CAMERA SET Menu ................................................ 114 AUDIO SET Menu .................................................... 118 VIDEO SET Menu ..................................................... 119 VF SET Menu ............................................................ 120 TC/UB SET Menu ...................................................... 122 LENS Menu ............................................................... 122 OTHERS Menu .......................................................... 124Connecting External Devices Connecting External Monitors ............................................ 128 Operating Clips With a Computer ...................................... 130 Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection) ....... 132 Recording the Camcorder Picture on an External Device .................................................................. 132 Nonlinear Editing ....................................................... 133 Recording External Input Signals .............................. 133 External Synchronization ..................................................... 134 Operating From the RM-B750/B150 ................................... 136 Operating the Menus of the Camcorder ..................... 136 Functions Operable From the RM-B750/B150 (Camera Mode) ................................................................... 138Appendixes Important Notes on Operation ............................................ 140 Formats and Limitations of Outputs .................................. 141 Video Formats and Output Formats ........................... 141 Limitations of Outputs ............................................... 142 Lens File Operations ............................................................. 143 Backup Battery ..................................................................... 144 Troubleshooting .................................................................... 146 Operating Power ......................................................... 146 Recording/Playback ................................................... 146 External Devices ........................................................ 147 Error/Warning Indications .................................................. 148 Error Indications ......................................................... 1488 9. Warning Indications ................................................... 148About i.LINK ........................................................................ 150MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ............................ 151AVC Patent Portfolio License .............................................. 151VC-1 Patent Portfolio License ............................................. 152Specifications ......................................................................... 152General ....................................................................... 152Camera Block ............................................................. 153Audio Block ............................................................... 153Viewfinder .................................................................. 153Inputs/Outputs ............................................................ 153Supplied Lens (VCL-614B2X) .................................. 154Optional Accessories .................................................. 154Index ....................................................................................... 1569 10. OverviewOverviewPackage Configuration Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.VCL-614B2X exclusive standard zoom lens Component video cable (1)(1) STEADY 1.9 SHOT 2.8BP-U30 battery pack (1)4IRIS C 16 8 5.6Full MF AF mm O ftAUTMANU O MACR 1030 515ONOFF FOCUS3 10 2BP-S7 AUTO30It is attached to the camcorder at the factory.Lens hood with lens Lens adaptor (1)cap (1) BC-U1 battery charger (1)Infrared Remote DCOUTCHARGE0%BAT 80 BC TER 100-U1 Y CH ARCommander (1) GE RPUSH SET 1 TIt is attached to the SHOTMARK 2 ZOOM WShoulder strap (1)camcorder at the factory. THUMBNAIL SUB CLIP PREVPLAY/PAUSE NEXTSTOP . u> x FREV FFWDm MREC REC PAUSE PUSH AF zXEyepiece (1)Eyecup (1)Cheek pad (1)It is attached to the It is attached to theviewfinder at the factory.eyepiece at the factory.USB cable (1)10Package Configuration 11. Lens mount cap (1)Lens cap for the supplied lens (1)Features OverviewFixing screws for the cheek pad (3)DC cable clamp and fixing screw (1 each)Lithium battery (CR2032 for backup) (1) It is mounted in the camcorder at the factory.Lithium battery (CR2025 for the IR RemoteThe PMW-EX3 is a highly compact and high- Commander) (1)performance XDCAM EX1) camcorder that uses It is mounted in the IR Remote Commander at the SxS1) memory cards, as its recording medium. factory.The imaging devices used in the PMW-EX3CD-ROM (1) camcorder are three 1/2-inch type CMOS sensors, XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software, SxS Device each with an effective pixel count of 1920 1080, Driver Software, Operating Instructions in PDFwhich produce images in full HD resolution. format are included.Operating Instructions (This manual) (1) A New Generation of HD RecordingSxS Device Driver Software End-User System License Agreement (1) New nonlinear recording media Using SxS memory cards, the PMW-EX3 offers nonlinear capabilities such as instant random access and file-based operation. HD recording using the MPEG-2 Long GOP codec The PMW-EX3 records 1920 1080 HD images using MPEG-2 Long GOP codec compression. This mature MPEG-2 Long GOP codec, which is also adopted in the XDCAM1) HD and HDV2) 1080i series of products, enables you to record stunning-quality HD video and audio with long recording time by efficiently compressing the data. Selectable bit rates The PMW-EX3 offers a choice of bit rates: either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or 25 Mbps (SP mode), depending on the desired picture quality and recording time. Long recording time By utilizing an efficient compression format, the PMW-EX3 records high-quality HD images for long recording time of approx. 100 minutes in HQ mode (35 Mbps VBR) or approx. 140 minutes in SP mode (25 Mbps CBR) on a single 32-GB SxS memory card. Equipped with two SxS memory card slots, the PMW-EX3 makes transition seamless without any frame loss, when recording is done across two cards. Multiple-format recording The PMW-EX3 camcorder offers a wide array of recording formats for multiple content creation applications. The scanning mode is switchable among 1920 1080, 1280 720, and 1440 Features11 12. 1080 resolutions. Frame rate is also selectableNewly developed lens mount from interlace and progressive (59.94i, 50i, The PMW-EX3 employs a new lens mount (1/2-Overview 29.97P, 25P, and native 23.98P). In addition,inch EX Mount) of superior optical 59.94P and 50P progressive recording is availablecharacteristics in a compact size, which permits in 1280 720 mode. SxS memory cards can the supplied standard zoom lens and an optionally simultaneously hold multiple files of any of these available lens specifically designed for the PMW- recording formats, allowing for flexible use of theEX3 to be mounted. memory cards.For use of a conventional Sony 1/2-inch BayonetMount lenses, a lens adaptor is provided as a High-quality uncompressed audio recordingsupplied accessory. In addition to HD video recording, the PMW- EX3 can record and play back high-quality, two-VCL-614B2X high-performance zoom lens channel 16-bit, 48-kHz linear PCM(supplied) uncompressed audio.The PMW-EX3 is equipped with a zoom lensspecifically designed for the camcorder, to offer IT friendlyoptimum shooting performance. Independent The file-based recording in MP4 format allowsrings for zoom, focus, and iris adjustment give the material to be handled with great flexibility in anuser a high level of smooth operational control. IT-based environment, easily available forThe lens has versatile functions for easy and copying, transferring, sharing, and archiving.precise focus adjustments. For immediate recording start One-push Auto Focus In recording on flash memory cards, the XDCAM MF Assist EX system makes each new recording on an Optical Image Stabilizer (Steady Shot) empty area of the card. This is extremely convenient, as the camera operator need notCreative Recording Modes and Settings worry about accidentally recording over good takes or search through footage for the correct23.98P native recording position to start the next recording.The PMW-EX3 camcorder, a new member of Instant-access thumbnail display with Expand Sonys legendary CineAlta1) family, though function compact offers native 23.98P recording Each time a recording is started and stopped oncapability. the XDCAM EX camcorder, the video and audioSlow & Quick Motion function signals are recorded as one clip.The PMW-EX3 offers a Slow & Quick Motion Furthermore, thumbnails are automaticallyfunction, commonly known as overcranking and generated for each clip as a visual reference, undercranking in film shooting, which enables allowing the operator to cue-up to a desired scene you to create unique looks or special effects of simply by guiding the cursor to a thumbnail. For slow- and fast-motion images. further convenience, the Expand functionSlow Shutter function allows one selected clip in the Thumbnail displayThe PMW-EX3 offers a Slow Shutter function for to be divided into 12 equal time intervals, eachcapturing clear images in low-light environments. with its own thumbnail identifier. This is useful ifThis allows the shutter speed to be changed to a you wish to quickly search for a particular scenemaximum of 64-frame accumulation period. within a lengthy clip.Selectable gamma curves Cutting-edge Camera Technologies The PMW-EX3 provides various types of gammaidentical to those of other CineAlta camcorders. 1/ -inch type three Exmor1) CMOS sensors 2Interval Recording function The PMW-EX3 is equipped with three newlyThe PMW-EX3 offers an Interval Recording developed 1/2-inch Exmor CMOS Sensors,function that intermittently records signals at pre- which deliver excellent picture performance withdetermined intervals. This is convenient for full HD resolution.shooting over long periods of time and also whencreating pictures with special effects of extremelyquick motion.12Features 13. Frame Recording function Operations from the optional Remote ControlFrame Recording is a unique feature of the PMW-Units: The camcorder can be operated from theOverviewEX3 camcorder that is especially useful for clay-RM-B750/B150 Remote Control Unit.animation shooting. With this function, imagesfor pre-determined frame are recorded each time1) Sony, XDCAM, XDCAM EX, SxS, i.LINK, Exmor,the record button is pressed. CineAlta, and Remote Commander are trademarks ofSony Corporation.Shutter-angle settings 2) HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and VictorIn addition to the electric shutter speed controls, Company of Japan, Limited.the PMW-EX3 also has a shutter angle control,which is familiar to cinematographers. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Picture Profile featureThe Picture Profile feature allows the cameraoperator to easily call up customized picture- XDCAM EX web sitestonal settings to suit particular shooting For information on XDCAM EX, visit theconditions.following web sites:Shot Transition function United StatesThe Shot Transition function allows for smooth http://www.sony.com/xdcamexautomatic scene transitions. The operator can Canadaprogram start and end settings for zoom, focus, http://www.sony.ca/xdcamexand white balance into the A and B buttons, andwith a press of the Start button a smooth transition Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Russiawill take place according to the set time. http://www.sonybiz.net/xdcamex Latin AmericaA variety of functions and designs for http://www.sonypro-latin.com/xdcamexhigh operability Australia Color viewfinder incorporated with a 3.5-inchwww.sony.com.au/xdcamexcolor LCD inside: Flipping up the eyepiece, youAsia (except Korea, China, and Japan)can also operate the camcorder while directlyhttp://pro.sony.com.hkviewing the LCD. Expanded Focus Korea Peakinghttp://bp.sony.co.kr/xdcamex Depth-of-field indicator China Brightness-level display http://pro.sony.com.cn/minisite/XDCAMEX Histogram indicator Japan Four assignable buttons http://www.sony.co.jp/XDCAMEX Zoom and recording start/stop operationsenabled both on the handle and the grip Long operating time with a battery pack Wide array of interfaces, including USB andi.LINK1) ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) Built-in ND filter wheel Selectable gain High-speed picture search: 4, 15 Freeze Mix function IR Remote Commander1) supplied Input/output connectors for externalsynchronization Features13 14. A cover page appears automatically in yourbrowser.Using the CD-ROMOverviewIf it does not appear automatically in thebrowser, double-click on the index.htm fileon the CD-ROM. The supplied CD-ROM includes the following 2 Select and click on the manual that you files: wish to read. PMW-EX3 Operating Instructions This opens the PDF file. The Operating Instructions for the PMW-EX3 Memo (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese) are provided in PDF The files may not be displayed properly, format.depending on the version of Adobe Reader. Insuch a case, install the latest version you can SxS Device Driver Software download from the URL mentioned in Driver for using SxS memory cards with a Preparations above. computer having an ExpressCard slot. Information on installation of the software is Note included in the ReadMe (Japanese, English, If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese) incan purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your PDF format.Sony service representative. XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software Application program for operating clips recorded System Requirements for Using with XDCAM EX-series models on a computer. Information on installation and operations of thethe Applications software is included in the Users GuideThe following operating conditions are (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian,recommended for using the software recorded on Spanish, and Chinese) in PDF format.the CD-ROM: Reading the CD-ROM Manuals SxS Device Driver SoftwareApplicable hardware Preparations Computer conforming to ExpressCard/34 or The following program must be installed on yourExpressCard/54 computer in order to read the operation manualsOS contained on the CD-ROM. Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, Microsoft Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher Windows Vista, or Mac OS X v10.4.9 or laterMemoFor support information on the driver, refer to the If Adobe Reader is not installed, you canfollowing URL: download it from the following URL:http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ http://www.adobe.com/ Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. OSMicrosoft Windows XP SP2 or later (32-bit To read the documentsversion), Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bitversion), or Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later Do the following: 1 Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.14Using the CD-ROM 15. CPUWindows: Intel Pentium III 1GHz equivalent or Overviewhigher (Intel PentiumD 3GHz equivalent orhigher is recommended)Macintosh: Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher isrecommendedMemoryWindows: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)Macintosh: 1 GB or more is recommended Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista areregistered trademarks and/or trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation in the United States and/or othercountries. Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks of IntelCorporation in the United States and/or othercountries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.registered in the U.S States and other countries.Software InstallationDo the following to install the software on theCD-ROM on your computer:1 Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROMdrive.A cover page appears automatically in yourbrowser.If it does not appear automatically in thebrowser, double-click on the index.htm fileon the CD-ROM.2 Select and click on the software that youwish to install.The installer for the software starts up.Follow the displayed instructions:For details, refer to the Users Guide or ReadMe ofthe software.Uninstalling an application programWindows computerChoose Start, Control Panel then Add orRemove Programs and specify the program to bedeleted.Macintosh computerDrop the folder of the software (default:/Application/XDCAM EX Clip Browser) intoTrash. Using the CD-ROM 15 16. Parts IdentificationsOverview Camcorder 1Operation panel on the 2handle(page 18) 35R6EL NC CA L R VO ITOD T WSE ON /S F F L/ MJSEG SEXT U L PA ILNENA Y/ LPLAUMP TH VSTO REPF TO jsRT EC/S EV7 STA R PRl LDHOH F L OF 16:9 WI DE SC8 REEN9AF AFull STEA SHOTDY.2 TRA SHO MF NSIT TB81IONTC/U-BIT/ DURATIOmm40 ftN OUT IRISSDI1.925LENS INFOHDVBRT DISP302.8 10MANUHISTOGR15 AUTO AM CT 4 MACRO 1SELE IN 15 ASS SLOTOCK 52 IGN IN ND 10 GENL5.6FILTEREXT3ORear connector panelAUT AL 10SSMANU3ACCE B AUDIO5.88OFF INONCH-1FOC2A AUDIOCTINTC IN16 USSELEEXTAUDIO LOAUT AL LEVE(page 18)C 1MANU - CH-2TEMANUPUS AUTOFULLREMOH AF FRAME AUTO 4 OFF L M HGAINATW + WHITEBALB BARS/CA MW-EX3 TC OUT PMAPRST OPEN10 STATUS MENU SEL/SET Front lower operation block (page 19) CAN CELPICTURPRO EFILE CAMERAOFFMEDIAAudio control blockSide operation panel (page 19)(page 18)Card slot block 12 11(page 19) For functions and usage, see the pages shown in 10. Shoulder pad parentheses. It can be pulled out as follows:1. Cable clamp for external microphone AUDIO LSOEXAUT ALLEVE (page 68) CH-2MANU TC OUTREMOTE X 32. External microphone holder (page 68) OPEN PM W-E3. Front accessory shoeMED IA Attach an optional accessory, such as a video light.4. Lens mount lever (page 34) Push in the knob at the bottom5. Handle to unlock.Hold the knob depressed when6. Built-in speaker (page 96) pulling out or pushing in thepad.7. Cable clamp for optional accessories (page 68) 11. Power (CAMERA/MEDIA) switch (page8. Rear accessory shoe28) Attach an optional accessory, such as the 12. PICTURE PROFILE button (page 84) PHU-60K Professional Hard Disk Unit (page 45).9. Rear tally lamp (page 48, page 148)16Parts Identifications 17. Overview 25 2613 2714CONTRASTBRIGH T Viewfinder control PEAK ING DIS PLAY/BATT INFOZEBRA panel (page 20)GE IMAROR ON15MIROFF 28 OFF L H REBA LEASTTER E l PRY j HO16 EV F REV LD s THSTST R G SE UMOP PLAR EC /SAY NAILT/ L /PAUSTL NEXOPM J SE ONT L/ IT SE F OR FW T VO 29 D LCAN CEL17 RUpper operation N 30 ATIODUR-BIT/TC/UCH-1B IONNSIT T AUD TRA SHO IO INpanel (page 19)ACH-2 31 LINE MICMIC+48VST RT LINE MIC STAOP /D18CINMIC+48V RELE EXFO NDASPACU EDE S M ORE REC O NITVI EWU O19 T R S V IDEO20CH-121 AUDIO CH-2OUT COMLOCKPON OUT ENT RELEASE222324 LOCK RELEASEBottom (page 20) Connectors 18 to 20 have indivial caps, and 21 to 23 are behind a shared cover.13. Eyecup19. MONITOR OUT connector (BNC type) The eyecup can be attached in the reversed (page 129) direction. 20. S VIDEO connector (4-pin) (page 129) To reattach the eyecup, stretch it a little to attach to the viewfinder and fit the rim of the21. AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors(RCA phono) (page 129) eyecup into the groove of the viewfinder.14. Hooks for the shoulder strap (left and22. COMPONENT OUT connector (Mini D)(page 129) right) Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown23. USB connector (Mini B) (page 130) below. 24. Lens mount stopper switch (page 34)25. Eyepiece focusing knob (page 30)4 26. Eyepiece (page 32)327. Viewfinder (page 30)228. Built-in microphones (page 67)29. REC/TALLY lamp (page 48, page 148)1 30. IR remote control receptor15. BATTERY RELEASE button (page 26)31. AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors (XLR)16. Battery pack receptacle (page 26) and input selection switches (page 67)17. Headphone jack (stereo mini jack) (page 69, page 96)18. DC IN (DC power input) connector (page 27) Parts Identifications 17 18. Operation panel on the handleRear connector panelOverviewThe connectors are located under the respectivecaps. L R MONITOR1VOL2THUMBNAIL SEL/SETCANCEL 93F REV PLAY/PAUSE F FWD10 HDV SDI OUT4 jG/S J 111 PREVSTOPNEXT45 ls L 12GENLOCK IN6RECSTART/STOP 13TC IN7 5 2 HOLD 14REMOTE TC OUT6H38 L OFF1. MONITOR VOL (volume) buttons (page69, page 96)2. THUMBNAIL button (page 94)1. i.LINK (HDV) connector (4-pin, S400conforming to IEEE1394) (page 132)3. PLAY/PAUSE button (page 94)4. F REV (fast reverse) button (page 95) 2. TC IN (timecode input) connector (BNCtype) (page 134)5. PREV (previous) button (page 95) 3. TC OUT (timecode output) connector6. STOP button (page 96)(BNC type) (page 135)7. On-handle ZOOM button (page 60) 4. SDI OUT connector (BNC type) (page 129)8. Zoom speed switch (page 60) 5. GENLOCK IN connector (BNC type)9. CANCEL button (page 111) (page 134) 10. SEL/SET (selection/set) button (Joystick) 6. REMOTE connector (8-pin) (page 138)(page 111)It functions accordingly when you move it upAudio control block(forward), down (rearward), left, or right, oryou push along the axis. CoverIt is called the joystick in the subsequentoperating instructions.AUTO INT CH-1MANUAL EXT 11. F FWD (fast forward) button (page 95)AUDIOAUDIOAUDIOLEVEL SELECTIN 12. NEXT button (page 96) CH-2 AUTO MANUALINTEXT 13. REC START/STOP button (page 48) 14. REC HOLD lever (page 48) 123 1. AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 /CH-2 controls(page 67) 2. AUDIO SELECT (audio level controlmode selection) switches (page 67)18Parts Identifications 19. 3. AUDIO IN (audio input selection) 5. WHITE BAL (white balance memory) switches (page 67) switch (page 51)Overview 6. GAIN switch (page 55)Front lower operation block7. CANCEL button (page 111) 8. SEL/SET (selection/set) dial (Jog dial)(page 111)It functions accordingly when you turn it upor down, or you push it horizontally.SHUTTERWHT BAL It is called the jog dial in the subsequent ASSIGN 4OFF ONoperating instructions. 9. MENU (menu display ON/OFF) button123 (page 111)10. STATUS button (page 105) 1. ASSIGN 4 (assignable 4) button (page 72)11. ND filter select switch (page 50) 2. SHUTTER switch (page 56) 3. WHT BAL (automatic white balanceCard slot block adjustment) button (page 51)Side operation panel 1 2ACCESSAB SLOT SELECTLENS INFO BRT DISPHISTOGRAMASSIGN 1123 ND FILTER 2 OPEN2 - FULL AUTO1FRAME 3+Slide the cover upward 3 4 GAIN WHITE BAL BARS/CAMto unlock.OFF LMHATWB A PRST 4561. SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select) STATUS MENU SEL/SETCANCEL7 button (page 43)82. ACCESS lamps (page 41)93. EJECT buttons (page 42) 11104. SxS memory card slots (page 41) 1. ASSIGN (assignable)1/2/3 buttons (pageUpper operation panel 72) 2. S&Q (Slow & Quick) Motion dial (page 1 2 76) 3. FULL AUTO button and indicator (page A B SHOT 48) TRANSITIONTC/U-BIT/DURATION 4. BARS/CAM (color bar/camera signal switching) button (page 69) Parts Identifications 19 20. 1. SHOT TRANSITION operation block(page 78) Zoom Lens VCL-614B2XOverview2. TC/U-BIT/DURATION (time data (Supplied)selection) button (page 67, page 95) Viewfinder control panel Lens control block (page 21)123 AF Full STEADY .2MFSHOT 81 mm40ft IRIS 1 1.9 2530 2.8 10 MAN15U AUT O4MACRO15510 5.6 1035.8 8 OFFON FOC 16 US CMANU AUTOPUSH AF 2Controls on the grip(page 21)PEAKINGCONTRASTBRIGHT ST ART/ST OPRELEX FO ND EA EV PA CU EDSE IEWSMIRROR IMAGE DISPLAY/BATT INFO ZEBRAR RECOFF ON4561. PEAKING control (page 62) Cover of the lens ZOOMcontrol block (See2. CONTRAST control (page 30)MANUSERVO3Note below.)3. BRIGHT control (page 30) LENS REMOTE4. MIRROR IMAGE switch (page 31)45. DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (page 23)6. ZEBRA button (page 54)1. Lens hood 2. Lens cap open/close lever (page 47) Bottom3. ZOOM switch (page 59) 4. LENS REMOTE connector (page 61)NoteThe lens is properly adjusted at the factory. Donot touch the controls of the lens control block.To remove the lens hood1 Loosen the hood fixing screw, 2 turn thehood in the direction of the arrow, 3 then pull itout. LPASTEC ILNEUSOP MO J12 XTESE NITL/SFOR ET FWVO DLCANCELR ITIONSHOTTRANS A CH-1AUDIOINCH-2 2LINE MIC MIC+4 ST ART/ 8V LINE MICST OPMIC+48VRE LE EX FO ND AS PA CU ED ES RE REC VIEW1. Tripod receptacleNoteLOCKRELEASECheck that the size of the hole matches the13screw of the tripod. If they do not match, thecamcorder cannot be attached to the tripod Hood fixing screwsecurely.2. Backup battery holder (page 144)20Parts Identifications 21. To reattach the hood, align the marks on the3. REC REVIEW button (page 71)hood with those on the camcorder, turn it in the4. EXPANDED FOCUS button (page 62)Overviewopposite direction from that when you removed it,then tighten the fixing screw.5. Servo zoom lever (page 60)Lens control block IR Remote Commander (Supplied) The buttons without remarks can be used in the 123 same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder.FULL AFMFSTEADYSHOT 81.2 4 1mm 4 2.8 1.9IRIS ft 5 40MANU AUTO 2 25 5.6 PUSH SET3010 MACRO1T 6 8 SHOTMARK ZOOM 152W15 16 5 OFF ON 9 10 3103 C 10 FOCUS THUMBNAIL SUB CLIP 7 4 5.8 PREV PLAY/PAUSENEXT STOPMANU AUTO PUSH AF 5 . FREVu>FFWD x 11 m M 6RECREC PAUSE PUSH AF 12 8zX 7 13 1. Focus ring (page 61) 8 2. Zoom ring (page 59) 3. Iris ring (page 58) 1. ZOOM T/W (telephoto/wide-angle) button 4. STEADY SHOT button (page 64)2. SHOTMARK 1 and 2 buttons (page 70, 5. IRIS switch (page 58)page 103) 6. MACRO switch (page 64)3. THUMBNAIL button 7. FOCUS switch (page 62)4. PREV (previous clip jump) button 8. PUSH AF (momentary auto focus) button 5. F REV (fast reverse) button(page 63)6. PLAY/PAUSE buttonControls on the grip7. REC (record) buttons Press the z button together with the unmarked button (safety button) to start recording. 18. REC PAUSE buttons Press the X button together with the unmarkedST ART STOP / 2 RELEEXFO ANDAS P CU S button (safety button) to pause recording.ESSDERE REVI CEW 39. PUSH SET button (four-way arrow key) 4 It functions the same as the SEL/SET button (joystick) on the camcorder. 5LOCK 10. NEXT buttonRELEASE11. STOP button 12. F FWD (fast forward) button 13. PUSH AF button 1. REC START/STOP button (page 48) 2. RELEASE (grip release) button (page 36) Parts Identifications 21 22. Note The SUB CLIP button does not function with thisOverview camcorder. When you use the remote commander, see Using the IR Remote Commander on page 39.22Parts Identifications 23. On-Screen Indications OverviewIndications in Camera ModeWhen this unit is in Camera mode (mode for Remarksrecording), pressing the DISPLAY/BATT INFO [M]: The indication of the items named with thisbutton displays the statuses and settings of this suffix can be independently turned on/offunit in the viewfinder. with Display On/Off of the VF SET menuWhen you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO(see page 121).button again, these indications are canceled.[A]: The indication of items named with this suf-The recording status indication, such as zREC,fix can be turned on/off using the assignableis always displayed, regardless of operation of the buttons to which the corresponding on/offDISPLAY/BATT INFO button. functions have been assigned (see page 72). [D]: The settings of the items named with this suf-fix can be changed using the Direct menu onthe screen (see page 24). 12 3 45 120min STBYS&Q REC TCG 00:00:00:00 6 A: 25minHQ 1080/24P 25 B: 50min S&Q Motion 7 24 Z99 29/24fps 8 EX23 22 74%High Light ND2 21 White Fader 209 TLCS . 19 10 7 On 11 MF 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30oo mCH1 ATW 4300K PPOFF ND1 ++F1.9 18dB SHT:1/2000 CH2 12 13 14 1516 17 18 1. Battery remaining/DC IN voltage S&Q STBY Standby for Slow & Quickindication [M] (page 26) Motion recording 2. i.LINK status indication zINT RECInterval Recording in progressOnly when an external device is connected toINT STBY Standby for Intervalthe i.LINK connector (page 132), the statusRecording(zREC or STBY) of the device is displayed. zFRM RECFrame Recording in progressFRM STBY Standby for Frame Recording 3. Special recording/operation statusindication4. Media status indication zREC Recording in progress Memory card in slot A is active.STBYStandby for recordingMemory card in slot B is active. zS&Q REC Slow & Quick Motionrecording in progress5. Time data indication [M] (page 67) On-Screen Indications23 24. 6. Media remaining indication [M] (page 43)7. Zoom position indication [M] (page 59)Direct Menu OperationOverview8. Lens extender indication The settings of the items named with a suffix [D] (available only when a lens extender is used)can be changed using the Direct menu on the9. TLCS mode indication [M][D] (page 117) screen.Select All, Part, or Off for Direct MenuBacklight modeusing Direct Menu (page 126) of the OTHERSmenu.STD Standard mode When the Direct mode is set to Part, theoperation is limited depending on the GAIN,Spotlight modeSHUTTER, or WHITE BAL switch setting. 10. Steady Shot indication [M] (page 64) When the Direct mode is set to All, the GAIN,SHUTTER, and WHITE BAL switches are 11. Focus mode indication [M] ( [D] only in MF disabled. mode) (page 61) (available only when an auto-focus lens is Note mounted) When the indicator of the FULL AUTO button is 12. White balance mode and color lit, the Direct Menu operation is disabled for the temperature indications [M][D] (page 51) functions that are forcibly set to the automatic 13. Picture profile indication [M][D] (page 84)mode in Full Auto mode (page 48). 14. ND filter indication [M] (page 50)To operate the Direct menu 15. Iris position indication [M][D] (page 58)Use the joystick on the handle or the jog dial on 16. Gain indication [M][D] (page 55) the side operation panel. 17. Shutter mode/shutter speed indication [M][D] (page 56)JoystickJog dial 18. Audio level meters [M] (page 68) 19. Histogram indication [M][A]STATUSMENUSEL/SET CANCEL 20. Fader indication [M] (page 82) MONITOR VOL 21. Video level cautioning indication [M]THUMBNAIL SEL/SET CANCEL If the video level is too high or too low, a caution is generated showing the appropriate ND filter number. RELNCCAL R VO TOD ET/S F FW NIL/S MOJSE G SEXT /PAU L ILNE NAAY LUM PLOPTH V RESTP FTO j s AR C ST RE T/S 22. Depth-of-Field indication [M][A] EV PRlLDHOH FLOF (available only when a serial lens is mounted)16:9 WID E SCREEN 23. Brightness level indication [M][A] B TC/U-BIT/DURATION mm40ft IRISOUT SDI1.9 25 LENSHDVINFOBRT DISP 302.810 MANUHISTOG 15 RAMAUTO ECT 4MACR 1T SEL K IN15O ASSIG5 2 SLOINND LOC 10 N5.6 FILTEEXT GENR3 24. Special recording mode indication [M] AUTO AL10 3ESSMANUIO5.8 ACC8 OFFBAUDON CH-1 INTC IN 2 A IO FOCUAUD ECT IN16 SIOSELEXT AUD ELAUTO ALC 1LEV MANU MANU- CH-2OTEAUTO PUSHFULLREMAFFRAMAUTO E+ OFFGAINTC OUTWHITEBAL L MBARS/CAM X3W-E ATW H B A PM Frame Rec Frame Rec mode PRST STATOPENUS MEN USEL/SETCANC PICTUEL PROF REILE CAMERA OFF MEDIA Interval RecInterval Rec mode S&Q MotionSlow & Quick Motion mode xx/xx fps EXT-LKTime code external lock (see 1 Press the joystick or the jog dial. page 134)If Direct Menu is set to All or Part, the 25. Video Format indication [M] (page 49)cursor is displayed on one of the items forwhich the Direct menu operation ispermitted.Example: TLCS mode indication24On-Screen Indications 25. TLCS 7 On Overview MF1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo m ATW 4300K PPOFF ND1 ++F1.9 18dB SHT:1/20002 Tilt the joystick or rotate the jog dial toset the cursor to the item to be operatedthen press the joystick or the jog dial.The Direct menu of the selected itemsappears.Example:Direct menu for TLCS mode selectionTLCS 74%TLCSTLCS7 OnMF1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 ooATW 4300K PPOFF ND1 ++F1.9 18dB SHT:1/2003 Tilt the joystick or rotate the jog dial toselect the setting then press the joystickor the jog dial.The menu disappears, and the new setting isdisplayed.On-Screen Indications 25 26. PreparationsPower Supply You can use a battery pack or AC power via anRemoving the battery pack AC adaptor. If you connect an AC power source, it has aHold the BATTERY RELEASE button pressed,Preparations priority even if a battery pack is mounted.slide the battery pack upward to unlock, then pullit out. Using a Battery PackF Mount a BP-U30 or BP-U60 Lithium-ion battery SDI pack. OUTT S A R HDV A HONS T ITIO NT C /U-BITB /D URAT IO N One BP-U30 is supplied with this camcorder.TC INGENLOCKIN Notes REMO TE TC OUT Before use, charge the battery pack with the supplied BC-U1 Battery Charger. DC IN MONITOROUTS VIDEO A warm battery pack immediately after use may ONEN T COMP TOU not be able to be fully recharged.CH-1 IOAUDCH-2 OUTBATTERYCAMERA OFF MEDIABATTERY RELEASE Mounting the battery packRELEASE button Fully insert the battery pack then slide it downward to lock.Power switch: OFF Battery pack Checking battery charge remainingFTo check during operationWhen recording or playback is in progress on the HDV SDIbattery pack, an icon to show the current batteryT SA R A H OUTN O S TIT IONT C /U-BITBcharge level and usage time remaining are /D URAT IO NGENLTC IN OCKINdisplayed in the viewfinder screen. REMO TE TC OUT120min STBYS&Q REC T DC IN MONITOROUTS VIDEOA: 25minB: 50minCH-2 OUT ONEN COMP TOU TZ99 CH-1 IOAUDBattery packCAMERA OFF MEDIAreceptacle IconRemaining 100% to 91%Power switch: OFF90% to 71% 70% to 51% Note 50% to 31% If a battery pack that cannot be used with this camcorder is mounted, an error message is 30% to 11% appears in the viewfinder. Replace the battery10% to 0% pack with the BP-U30 or BP-U60, or connect a power to the DC IN connector after removing theThe camcorder indicates the remaining usage battery pack.time in minutes by calculating the available time26Power Supply 27. with the battery pack if operation is continued at To change the message levelsthe current rate of power consumption. The Low BATT level is set to 10% of full charge, and the BATT Empty level is set to 3% of fullNote charge at the factory. These settings can beThe operating time on a battery pack depends onchanged with Battery Alarm (page 126) of thethe condition (new or old) of the battery pack and OTHERS menu.the ambient temperature.To check in power-off status PreparationsInformation on the mounted battery packUsing AC Power (DC IN Power)(BATTERY INFO) is displayed in the viewfinder You can connect an AC power source to thiswhen you hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO camcorder by using the supplied BC-U1 Batterybutton pressed even if the camcorder is off. Charger for BP-U30/U60 as an AC adaptor, asThe BATTERY INFO display goes off after 5 shown below:seconds. DISPLAY/BATT INFO buttonOFFLH REBA LEASTTER EY PEAKING CONTRAST BRIGHTNATIO DUR -BIT/ TC/U CH-1 B ION NSIT TTRA SHOMIRROR IMAGE DISPLAY/BATT INFOZEBRAA OFF ON LINE ST RTSTA OP /DCINRE LEEX FO ND AS PA CU ED M ES O RE REC O NIT VIEWU O T R S V IDEO 1DC IN HT BRIG TRAS TCH-1CON A AUDIO CH-2 PEAK ING ZEBR OUT COMPONINFOATT E DISP LAY/B OUT ENT IMAGORONMIRROFF OFFLH RELBAT EAS TER E lPRY j EVFRE sVTHG SE UMPL/S AYNA L/PAU IL MO JSE NITL/SFORET FWVO D L CA NC ELR 2ATIONIT/DUR TC/U-B CH-1 B ITIONSHOTTRANS AUDIOIN ACH-2LINE MIC MIC+4 ST ART/8V LINE MICST OPDC IN MIC+4 8VRE LE EX FO ND AS PA CU ED ESMO RE REC NI VI OU TOEW T R S VI DE O CH-1AUDIO CH-2 OUT COMPONENT 3OUT DCOUT CH ARGE 0%BATTE 80 BC- U1 RYCH 100 ARGER BC-U1 BATTERY I NFO0%50%100%1 Connect the DC power output cable of the BC-U1 to the DC IN connector ofRemaining Ti me : 20m i nthe camcorder. 2 Connect the power cord supplied withIf the battery charge remaining becomesthe BC-U1 to the AC input connector oflowthe BC-U1 then to an AC power source.If the battery charge remaining decreases to a 3 Set the mode switch of the BC-U1 to thecertain level during operation (Low BATT DC OUT position.status), a low-battery message, flashing of the For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of thetally lamps, and a beep sound will warn you. BC-U1.If the remaining further decreases to a level atwhich operation cannot be continued (BATTWhen recording or playback is in progress onEmpty status), a battery-empty message appears.power from the DC IN connector, the inputTemporarily set the power switch to OFF andvoltage is displayed in the viewfinder.connect a power source via the DC IN connectoror replace the battery pack with one that is fullycharged.Power Supply27 28. power without first setting the power switch to DC IN 12.0V STBYS&Q RECOFF may cause damage to the camcorder or A: 25min SxS memory cards. B: 50min Z99 Note The battery pack mounted on the camcorder is notPreparations charged even if you set the mode switch of the BC-U1 to the CHARGE position. To charge the battery pack, remove it from the camcorder and mount it on the BC-U1. 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. RELNCCAL R VO TOD ET/S F FW NIL/S MOJSE G SEXT /PAU L ILNE NAAY LUM PLOPTH V RESTP FTO j s AR C ST RE T/S EV PRlLDHOH FLOF 16:9 WID E SCREEN B TC/U-BIT/DURATION mm40ft IRISOUT SDI1.925 LENSHDVINFOBRT DISP 302.810 MANUHISTOG15 RAMAUTO ECT 4MACR 1T SEL K IN15O ASSIG5 2 SLOINND LOC 10 N5.6 FILTEEXT GENR3 AUTO AL10 3ESSMANUIO5.8 ACC 8 OFFBAUDON CH-1 INTC IN 2 A IO FOCUAUD ECT IN 16 SIOSELEXT AUD ELAUTO ALC 1LEV MANU MANU- CH-2OTEAUTO PUSHFULLREMAFFRAMAUTO E+ OFFGAINTC OUTWHITEBAL L MBARS/CAM X3W-E ATW H B A PRSTPM STATOPENUS MEN USEL/SETCANC PICTUEL PROF REILE CAMERA OFF MEDIA Power switchCAMERA 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. 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 IN28Power Supply 29. Setting the ClockINITIAL SETTINGTime Zone: UTC +09:00 TOKYO 2008/01/01Date / Time: 2009/01/01 00:00:00 SETF i n i shWhen you turn the camcorder on for the first time2 Tilt the joystick or turn the jog dial toafter purchasing or replacing the backup battery set the year then press the joystick or Preparations(page 144), the Initial Setting display appears in dial.the viewfinder. The cursor moves to the month-settingSet the date and time of the built-in clock, using column.this display. 3 Set the month, day, hour, minute, and INITIAL SETTING second in sequence in the same manner. Time Zone: UTC +09:00 TOKYO Date / Time: 2008/01/01 00:00:00When you press the joystick or the jog dial at F i n i shSET, the cursor moves back to Date/ Time.Time Zone4 Move the cursor to Finish then pressThe value shows the time difference from UTC the joystick or dial.(Coordinated Universal Time).Change the setting if needed. The Initial Setting display disappears, and the clock setting is completed.Setting the time and dateThe camcorder enters the operation modeUse the joystick on the handle or the jog dial on(Camera mode or Media mode) you selected withthe side operation panel for setting.the power switch. Once after the Initial Setting display disappears, JoystickJog dialthe time zone and date/time settings can be changed using Time Zone (page 124) andSTATUSMENUSEL/SET CANCEL Clock Set (page 124) of the OTHERS menu.MONITOR VOLTHUMBNAIL SEL/SETCANCEL Notes If the clock setting is cleared because of exhaustion of the backup battery while no operation power was being supplied (no battery RELNCCAL R VO TOD ET/S F FW pack and no DC IN connection), the Initial NIL/S MOJSE G SEXT /PAU L ILNE NAAY LUM PLOPTH V RESTP FTO j s AR C ST RE T/S EV PRlLDHO Setting display will be displayed when you turnH FLOF 16:9 WID E SCREEN B TC/U-BI the camcorder on at the next opportunity.T/DURATION mm40ft IRISSDI OUT While the Initial Setting display is shown, no1.925 LENSHDVINFOBRT DISP 302.810 MANUHISTOG15 RAMAUTO ECT 4MACR 1T SEL K IN15O ASSIG5 2 SLOINND LOC 10 N5.6 FILTEEXT GENR3 AUTO AL other operation except turning the power off is10 3ESSMANUIO5.8 ACC 8 OFFBAUDON CH-1 INTC IN 2 A IO FOCUAUD ECT IN 16 SIOSELEXT AUD ELAUTO ALC 1LEV MANU MANU- CH-2OTEAUTO PUSHFULLREMAFFRAMAUTO E+GAINTC OUT permitted until you finish the setting for this OFFWHITEBAL L MBARS/CAM X3W-E ATW H B A PRSTPM STATOPENUS MEN USEL/S display.ETCANC PICTUEL PROF REILE CAMERA OFF MEDIA1 Tilt the joystick or turn the jog dial toset the cursor to Date/Time thenpress the joystick or dial.The cursor moves to the year-setting column. Setting the Clock29 30. Adjusting the Viewfinder CONTRAST controlBRIGHT controlPEAKING CONTRASTBRIGHT You can adjust the angle and the display conditions of the viewfinder for best viewing inMIRROR IMAGE DISPLAY/BATT INFO ZEBRAPreparationsOFF ON various shooting situations. These adjustments of the viewfinder have no effect on pictures being recorded. Caution HT BRIG T TRASCON A ING ZEBR PEAKINFOATT LAY/B DISP E IMAGORONMIRROFFOF F L HREL BAT EASTER El PR YjEVFRE Do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece ofsVTHG UMPL /S AYNA L /PAU IL MOSEJSE NITL/S FORETFWVOD L CA NC ELR the viewfinder facing the sun. Direct sunlight can ATION IT/DURTC/U-BCH-1B ITION SHOT TRANS AUDIO INA CH-2 LINE MICMIC+4ST ART/ 8V enter through the eyepiece, be focused in theLINE MIC STOP DCIN MIC+48V RELEEXFO NDASPACU EDE S MORE RECNIVIOU TO EWT RSVIDE viewfinder, and cause fire.OCH-1 AUDIO CH-2OUT COMP ONENT OUT Adjusting the focus in the viewfinder The eyepiece focusing (diopter compensation) ring enables adjustment to match the eyesight ofCONTRAST: For adjusting the brightness operator so that the operator can view the imageBRIGHT: For adjusting the brightness clearly in the eyepiece.When you view the knob from the front, clockwise rotation increases the level andEyepiece focusing ring counterclockwise rotation decreases it. Adjusting the color 16:9 WI These adjustments can be made using the VF SET DE SC REEN menu. Press the MENU button to set the camcorder toAF Menu mode. Select(VF SET menu) thenA FullSTEADY VF from the menu, and adjust Color. .2TRANSHOMF T SHOTSITIO B 81 N TC/U-BIT/D URAT mm40 IONftIRIS95 VF SET You can also attach a commercially available 52- VFBColor: 0 mm aperture diopter compensation lens.Peaking BMode : Color MarkerB Adjusting the contrast and brightness 00:00 Zebra B Display On/O f fB Use the control knobs on the back panel of the viewfinder. For details on menu operations, see Basic Menu Operations on page 111. Switching between color and monochrome modes For the viewfinder display, color or monochrome display can be selected. Select VF from the VF SET menu then select Mode.30Adjusting the Viewfinder 31. Select B&W if checking the subject andfocusing are easier on the monochrome display.Adjusting the angleIf you assign VF Mode to one of the assignableYou can adjust the angle of the viewfinder.buttons (see page 72), you can switch betweenNotecolor and monochrome by pressing the button.If the fixing lever below the handle is loose, theAdjusting the position (distance from position may vary when you adjust the angle. Besure to tighten the lever in advance.your eye) PreparationsLoosening the fixing lever below the handle(rotating it toward the viewfinder) permits you tohorizontally pull out the support bar and move theviewfinder forward or rearward with the supportbar as the axis.1 Adjust the horizontal position. PEAKINGCONTRASTBRIGHT INT T CTEX LE SETO MIRROR IMAGE DISPLAY/BATT INFO ZEBRA OT AU NUAL DIO SLMA AU INOFF ONINT TO EX FullDI AFMF STEADYSHOT LENS INFO BRT DISPHISTOGRAM -1 AU LECT TO ALCH81.2 SS BSEAU NUASSIGNOMA CE DI LAC AU VEmm 2.8 1.9IRIS123 ft A LE -2CH40 ND FILTERW Fixing lever Fixing lever TightenTo reverse the imageThe viewfinder can be rotated as much as 180 Loosen degrees toward the direction facing the subject.To read the displayed menu and messages in thiscondition, set the MIRROR IMAGE switch to2 Move the viewfinder forward orON so that the textual information is converted torearward for the best position. the readable direction. PEAKINGCONTRASTBRIGHT MIRROR MIRROR IMAGE DISPLAY/BATT INFOZEBRA IMAGE switchOFFON INT T CTEXLE SETOOT AU NUAL DIO SLMAAU IN INT T EX AFFull-1 DIO T AU LECSTEADYMF SHOT LENS INFO BRT DISP HISTOGRAMCH TOSAU NUAL 81.2SEASSIGN CES BDIO L MAACAU VE mm 2.8 1.9 IRIS12 3ft A LE-2CH 40 EX ND FILTERHT WBRIGTTRAS CONAING ZEBR Fixing leverPEAK INFO ATTLAY/BDISPEIMAG ORON MIRR OFF OFFLH RELBAT EAS TER El PRYjEV F REs V TH G SEUM PL /SAY NAL /PAUILMOJ SENIT L/S F OR ETFW VODLCANCEL RATIONIT/DUR TC/U-B CH-1Tighten the fixing lever after the adjustments. B ITIONSHOTTRANSAUDIO IN A CH-2LINE MICMIC+4 ST ART/ 8VLINE MICST OPDC INMIC+48VRE LE EX FO ND AS PA CU ED ESMO RE REC NI VI OU TOEW T RNote S VI DE OWhen you move the viewfinder forward orCH-1AUDIO CH-2 OUT COMPONENTOUTrearward, the angle of the viewfinder variessimultaneously.Adjust the angle for your best position aftertightening the fixing lever.When the camcorder is in Media mode, thepicture is also inverted both vertically andhorizontally. In Camera mode, the picture isAdjusting the Viewfinder31 32. inverted only vertically, while it is also invertedAlthough you can open it farther from the lock horizontally for Rec Review (page 71). position, once return it to the closed position tolock it at the 120-degree position again. Opening/detaching the eyepiece (to To detach directly view the LCD screen)The eyepiece can also be detached. You can directly view the LCD screen inside the viewfinder by opening the eyepiece.Preparations3 4LFFOH 2LD O H PE TO PEAKING R T/S P L CR TAT XSE LA /S NsS JDTOCON W F Sl TRAST F E LGE V AU CENR /P A P YCBRIG j P THTE V L/SE MIRR RE F OR IMAG S ILA L NEOM OFF EL V UDISPLAY/BRH O T NC ITN O ONCA ATT INFOML VOD ORT WSE/S F FZEBRA IT L/ ONJ SE G SE XT MUPAIL NENAY/LCD screenL PLAL UMTTO UA PNTH IOVSTOCATRE AU AN RU P/DIT LEFTOj s-B M RT EC/UB E TC /SEVSTA R SPR N TSI T OAN OlTITR SH LO IO TD CA LD SU EHO A L-1EH S 16:9 WI 16:9 WIC IO DE SCD L DE SCRE U EA EV REEN EN HISTOGRAM S L-2 HHF SL N BOFBRT DISP ASSIGCE C INFO C LENSA A3211.9 STEADY SHOT .8AFFullSTEASHOTDY A 1 .2 MFTRA SHONSIT T 81ION B To open Push the clip on the bottom to release and flip up the eyepiece. It locks at the 120-degree position.1 Push the clip on the bottom to release.2 Flip up the eyepiece.3 Slide the knob on the top to the oppositeside of the eyepiece.4 Detach the eyepiece by horizontallysliding it.2LFFOHLD O HP E TOPEAKINGR T/SP LC R TA TXS ELA /S N s S J D TOCONWFSl TRASTFEL G EVAUC E N R/PAPY CBRIGj PTHT E VL/SEMIRR R EFOR IMAGSIL ALN E O MOFFVUDISPLAY/B R HOTIT NOON ATT INFO M ZEBRA L TTO UAN IO CATAU AN RU/DITLE-BM/U BE TCSNT SI TO AN O TI TR SHLO IO T D C ASU EA L -1E H S CIO D LU EAM A EVS L-2HISTOGRNS BHBRT DISP ASSIG C E C INFOC LENS AA3211.9 STEADY SHOT81 Normally use it in the locked position.32Adjusting the Viewfinder 33. With the supplied or optional exclusive 1/2-inchEX Mount lens, the flange focal length can be Adjusting the Lens adjusted automatically.Notes If a subject of insufficient contrast is used, or ifThe supplied VCL-614B2X and the optionalthe camcorder or subject moves during theXS8X4AS-XB8 (see page 34) specially designedadjustment, adjustment cannot be madePreparationsfor the PMW-EX3 are called exclusive lenses properly. Once the adjustment begins, do notin this manual. touch the camcorder body or lens until it ends. When the Shutter is in SLS mode, be sure to setCaution the SLS setting to OFF before starting theDo not leave the camcorder with the lens facing adjustment.the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the lens,be focused in the camcorder, and cause fire.1Start the camcorder in Camera mode by setting the power switch to CAMERA.Adjusting the Flange Focal Length2Set the IRIS switch to AUTO.It is necessary to adjust the flange focal length(the distance from the lens flange to the plane of3Place a high-contrast subject, such as athe image along the optical axis) if the focus doesflange focal length adjustment chart,not match properly from telephoto to wide angleabout 3 m (10 ft.) away from theduring zoom operations.camcorder, and light it well enough toRepeated adjustment is not necessary as long asprovide a sufficient video output level.the same lens is used. HT BRIG T TRASCON A ING ZEBR PEAKINFOATT LAY/B DISP E IMAGORONMIRROFF OFFLH RELBAT EAS TER E lPRY j EVFRE sVTHG SE UMPL/S AYNA L/PAU IL MO JSE NITL/SFORET FWVO DL CA NC ELRATIONIT/DUR TC/U-B CH-1 B ITIONSHOTTRANS AUDIOIN ACH-2LINE MIC MIC+4 approx. 3 m ST ART/8V LINE MICST OPDC IN MIC+4 8VRE LE EX FO ND AS PA CU ED ESMO RE REC NI VI OU TOEW T R S VI DE O CH-1AUDIO CH-2 OUT COMPONENTOUTZOOM switch4Set the ZOOM switch to SERVO MANU ZOOM SERVO (Power Zoom mode). IRIS switch5Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, and select(the LENS menu) then Auto FB ADJ from the menu.FULLAF MF STEADY SHOT81.2 Focus ringmm4 2.8 1.9 IRIS ft40 MANU AUTO255.6 LENS3010MACRO81515165OFF ON1010 3CFOCUS Auto FB ADJ Execute5.8 B Cancel MANU AUTOPUSH AF File Zoom ring F lareB 00:00 Shad ingB Adjusting the Lens33 34. 6 Move the cursor to Execute then Removing the supplied lens press the joystick or the jog dial. The adjustment begins.To remove the supplied lens, proceed as follows: During adjustment The in-progress message is displayed.LFFOHLD O HP E TO PEAKINGR T/SP LC RTA TX S ELA /S N s S J D TOCONWFS l TRASTFELG EVAUC E N R/PAPY CBRIGj P THTE V L/SEMIRR REFOR IMAG S ILA L N EOM OFF V UDISPLAY/B RHO TIT NOON ATT INFO M When the adjustment finished ZEBRANIO ATR U /D IT -B /UBTC NSI T OAN OTITR SHA The completion message is displayed.Preparations AM HISTOGR N BRT DISP 3 ASSIG WINFOLENS 2 T 3 If the adjustment fails 2 1ND FILTER Check the conditions of the subject and lighting 1 2 -FRAME FULLAUTO1.9STEADY +BARS/CAMSHOT then perform the adjustment again. BAL WHITE2.8GAIN BOFFA 4ATW PAST IRISL MC 16 8 5.6 FullHMF CANCEL AF/MFmmOft AUT SEL/SET For details on menu operations, see Basic Menu MANUMACRO ASSIGN4SHUTTE MENU10US 30RSTAT OFFWHT ONBAL5 15 ON Operations on page 111.OFFFOCUS 3102 7AUTO When a lens other than the exclusive lenses isLOCK1 used, adjust the flange focal length manually. RELEASE Replacing the Lens In addition to the supplied VCL-614B2X1 Set the lens mount stopper switch to the standard zoom lens, a wide zoom lens exclusivelyRELEASE position. for the PMW-EX3 is available as an option. 2 While holding the lens, turn the lens Optional exclusive lens mount lever upward until it stops. Fujinon XS8X4AS-XB8: 1/2-inch EX Mount lens3 Pull the lens forward to remove. Using the supplied lens adaptor, a Sony 1/2-inchNotes Bayonet Mount lens can be mounted. When another lens is not immediately attached, Note, however, that available functions, menu attach the supplied lens mount cap and secure it settings and performance may be restricted with by turning the lens mount lever downward. non-exclusive lens. When a non-exclusive lens is mounted for the For non-exclusive but usable lenses, consult your first time, it may take about 20 seconds to start Sony service representative.up the camcorder. Note Attaching an exclusive lens Turn off the camcorder before replacing the lens. To attach the optional 1/2-inch EX Mount lens, proceed as follows: The supplied lens once removed can also be mounted in the same manner.34Adjusting the Lens 35. mount section and set the adaptor in place.LFFOHLDO HP E TOPEAKINGR T/SP LC RTA TX S ELA /S N s S J D TOCONWFSl TRASTFELG EVAUC E N R/PAPY2 Turn the lens mount lever of the C BRIG jPT HT EVL/S E MIRRR E F OR IMAGSIL A LNEO M OFF VUDISPLAY/B R HOTIT NO ONATT INFO MZEBRAcamcorder downward. (Keep the lensNIO ATR U /D IT-B /UBTCN SI TO AN O TI TR SHA BRT DISP HISTOGR AM ASSIG Nmount lever of the lens adaptor in the1WINFO LENST3 2ND FILTER 1upper position.)AUTO 2 FULL -1 FRAME3 Return the lens stopper switch to the 1.9 STEADY+M 2 SHOT BARS/CA BAL WHITE2.8PreparationsGAIN BLOCK position.OFFA 4ATW PASTIRIS L MC 16 8 5.6Full H MF CANCELAF/MF mm O ftAUTSEL/SETMANUASSIGNU O 4SHUTTEMEN MACR 10US30RSTATOFF WHT BAL2 ON 515Attach the lens. ONOFF FOCUS3 10 27 AUTOLOCK3 LF F O HLD O HP E TOPEAKINGR T/SP LC RTA TX S ELA /S N s S J D TO CONWFS lTRASTFELG EVAUC E N R/PAPY C BRIGjPT HT EVL/S E MIRRR EF OR IMAGS RELEASEIL ALNE O M OFFVU DISPLAY/B R HOTIT NO ON ATT INFO M ZEBRA N IOAT RU/DIT-B/U B TCN SI TO AN O TI TR SH AAMHISTOGR NBRT DISPASSIG INFO LENS3211 Align the alignment pin of the lens with NDFILTER 12- FRAMEFULL AUTOthe recess at the top of the mount section+BAL BARS/CA Mof the camcorder and set the lens in OFF L M H 2 GAINWHITE ATWSEL/SETBAPASTCANCEL ASSIGNU 4SHUTTE MENRUSSTATplace.OFFWHTON BAL12 Turn the lens mount lever downward.Sony 1/2-inch Bayonet3 Return the lens mount stopper switch to Mount lens (optional)the LOCK position.Attaching a Sony 1/2-inch Bayonet Mount 1 Align the alignment pin of the lens withlensthe recess of the adaptor and set the lensUse the lens adaptor supplied with the camcorder. in place.2 Turn the lens mount lever of the adaptor1 Attach the lens adaptor to thedownward.camcorder.To detach the lens, reverse the above procedure.LFFO HLD O H PE TOPEAKING R T/S P L CRTAT X SE LA /S NsS JDTOCON W F S l TRAST F E L GE V AU CENR /P A P YC BRIGjRetrieving the Lens FilePT HT EVL/S E MIRRR EF OR IMAGS ILAL NE OM OFFV UDISPLAY/BRH O T ITN O ONATT INFOMZEBRA N IOAT RU/DIT-B/UB TCN SI TO AN O TI TR SHAAM LENS INFOBRT DISPHISTOGR ASSIG NBy your storing the data (such as compensation Lens adaptor1 ND12 3data) specific to the lenses in files, requiredFILTER (supplied) 2FULLAUTO 1-+FRAME BAL BARS/CAMadjustments and compensation can be performed OFFLMH 2 GAINWHITE ATWSEL/SET B A PAST CANCELmerely by retrieving the appropriate file when ASSIGN4OFF SHUTTE R ON WHTBALSTAT US MEN Uchanging lenses.When using an exclusive lensLOCK 3The optimum compensation data for the two RELEASEexclusive lenses are stored in the correspondinglens files at the factory to be automaticallyretrieved (with LENS menu Auto Recall: On).1 Align the alignment pin of the lensadaptor with the recess at the top of theAdjusting the Lens 35 36. When using a non-exclusive lens You can use the lens file in which you stored the Adjusting the Grip compensation data for the lens, using the LENS menu. For the storage method, see Lens File Operations on page 143. The grip rotates approx. 120 degrees to support avariety of shooting styles.Preparations When you mount a serial lens Holding the RELEASE button pressed, slowly The corresponding file is automatically retrieved. rotate the grip. When you mount a non-serial lens Retrieve the corresponding lens file, using theCH-1AUDIOIN MIC MIC+48V LENS menu.LINEMIC MIC+48V LINE RELEASE 1 Press the MENU button to set the T S ARA H N OS T ITIO N T C/U B camcorder to Menu mode and selectEXPAN DE FOCU D(the LENS menu).S REC REVIE RELEAWSE STARTSTO / P 2 Select Recall from File then the LOCK ASE corresponding lens file from the list. RELEGrip LENS VCL-614B2XEXPANDED REC Auto FB ADJ Lens ID XS8X4AS- XB8 FOCUS REVIEW FileB Recal l B User_F i l e 1RELEASE F lareB St oreB User_F i l e 2RELEASE button START/ 00:00 Shad ingB F i l e ID: User_F i l e 3 No Of f s e t User_F i l e 4 Auto Recal l : OnClick positions are provided at each 15 degrees.Release the RELEASE button at the desired click 3 When the confirmation message is position to lock the grip. displayed, select Execute. For details on menu operations, see Basic Menu Operations on page 111.36 Adjusting the Grip 37. 3 Insert the cheek pad from the back ofthe camcorder and secure it with the Using the Cheek Padsupplied screws.Align the holes on the bottom of the mountframe of the cheek pad with those of thecamcorder.When you operate the camcorder with it on yourright shoulder, the cheek pad prevents the control Preparationsparts on the side panel of the camcorder fromMount frame of the cheek paddirectly hitting your face. ACC A ESS B SLOT SEL ECTCH- 1 AUTO ALMANUIO AUD CT AUDIO IN INTEXT INTIO SELEEXTAUD ELAUTO AL LEV MANU 2CH- EX3 PMW-Attaching the cheek pad NOPE RA OFFMEDIATo attach the cheek pad, the shoulder pad and thecable clamp for optional accessories must be oncedetached.1 Remove the shoulder pad.4 Return the shoulder pad to its originalACC A ESS B SLOT SEL ECT CH-1 IO AUTO ALMANU IOAUD CTSELEAUD INTEXT IOININTEXTposition. AUD ELAUTO ALLEV MANU2 CH- EX3 PMW- NOPE RA OFFMEDIA ECTT SEL SLOINTESSEXT1 ACCBAUTO ALMANUA IO 1 AUD INCH-IOAUD CT INTIOSELE EXTAUD EL AUTO AL LEVMANU2 CH-EX3PMW- NOPE RA OFFMEDIA2 113 33Fixing plate Shoulder pad1 While holding the knob depressed, pullthe shoulder pad outward until it stops.2 Remove the fixing plate from the bottom 2of the camcorder after loosening thescrew.1 Insert the axis of the shoulder pad in thehole of the camcorder.3 Pull the shoulder pad to remove.2 Secure the fixing plate to its original2 Remove the cable clamp for optional position with the screw.accessories.3 While holding the knob, push in on theshoulder pad.Cable clamp 5 Attach the cable clamp you removed instep 2.Align the hole of the cable clamp with thoseon the mount frame of the cheek pad (at theT SEL ECTtop of the pole) and the camcorder then SLO INTsecure them all together with the supplied ESSEXTACCB AUTO ALMANU A IO1 AUDIN CH- IOAUD CTINT IO SELEEXT AUD ELAUTO ALLEV MANU2 CH- EX3 PMW-screw.(Keep the original screw removed in step 2for future use.) Using the Cheek Pad37 38. Supplied screwHDVSDI Cable clampOUT ON TC /U -B IT B /D UR AT IO NGENL TC IN OCK IN REMECT OTE T SELSLO INTACC ESS B AUTO AL EXTTC OU A 1MANUAUD IOINTPreparationsCH-IOAUD CT INTIOSELE EXTAUD ELAUTO AL LEV MANU 2CH- EX3 PMW-N OPE RA OFFMEDIADC IN MONIT OR OUTS VIDEOPole of thecheek pad CH-1 DIO AUCH-2 OUT COMAccessory screw holes 6 While holding the pole upward, flip the pad toward the side panel of the camcorder. 1 1DC output 2cable clamp TI OU SD HDV CT K INE LEINT T NLOC TS EXGESLO TO AL AU NUMA DIOAU ININTIN -1T TC CHDIOEX AU LECT1TODIO SEAU NUAL EAU VEL MA MOT REInsert the cable clamp to the frame so LE-2CH TOUTCX3PM W-Ethat the rear projection of the cableENOPclamp fits in the slot on the frame.EDIAAdjust the position of the clamp byCheek padsliding it so that the screw hole of theclamp aligns with that of the frame. To attach the DC cable clamp 2 Secure the clamp, using the supplied The supplied DC cable clamp can be attached to screw. the frame of the cheek pad at one of the accessory screw holes on the opposite side of the pad. The DC power output cable (page 27) of the BC- U1 connected to the DC IN connector can be tied down with the clamp.38Using the Cheek Pad 39. Note Using the IR RemoteTo avoid malfunctions, the remote controlfunction is automatically deactivated when the Commandercamcorder is turned off. Activate the functioneach time when required after you turn thecamcorder on.Before useBattery lifetime PreparationsBefore you use the supplied IR Remote When the lithium batterys power falls, the IRCommander for the first time, pull out theRemote Commander may not work even if youinsulation sheet from the battery holder. press the buttons. The average lithium batterysservice life is about one year, but this depends onthe pattern of use. Insulation sheetIf pressing the remote control buttons producesabsolutely no effect on the camcorder, replace thebattery then check the operation again.Replacing the battery in the IR RemoteA CR2025 lithium battery is set in the holder atthe factory.CommanderUse a commercially available CR2025 lithiumTo use the IR Remote Commanderbattery. Do not use any battery other than aCR2025.For controlling the camcorder from the IRRemote Commander, activate the remote control 1 Hold down the lock lever 1, pull outfunction of the camcorder after turning the power the battery holder 2, and remove theon. battery.Activating/deactivating the remote controlfunction can be achieved using the Setup menu oran assignable button.To activate using the menuPress the MENU button to set the camcorder toMenu mode, select(the OTHERS menu) 2and set IR Remote to On. 1 OTHERS 2 Place a new battery in the battery Clock SetBholder with the + symbol facing upward Language : Eng l i sh Assign Bu t t on B1, then push the battery holder into the Ta l l y B IR Remote Commander until it clicks 00:00 Hours MeterB 2. IR Remote: On Bat te r y Alarm B O f fWith the + symbol upward BFor details on menu operations, see Basic MenuOperations on page 111.1To activate using an assignable buttonAssigning IR Remote to one of the assignablebuttons permits you to activate/deactivate the2remote control function by pressing the button.For the assignable buttons, seeChanging Functionsof the Assignable Buttons on page 72.Using the IR Remote Commander 39 40. WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Handling SxS Memory Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of inCards fire. CAUTIONThis camcorder records audio and video on SxS Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectlymemory cards (optional) inserted in the card slots.Preparations replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by theAbout SxS Memory Cards manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.Usable SxS memory cardsUse the following Sony-made SxS memory cards(SxS PRO) with this camcorder: SBP-8 (8GB) SBP-16 (16GB)Operations are not guaranteed with memory cardsother than SxS PRO.These cards comply with the ExpressCardstandard. SxS and SxS PRO are trademarks of SonyCorporation. The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned byPersonal Computer Memory Card InternationalAssociation (PCMCIA) and are licensed to SonyCorporation. All other trademarks are the property oftheir respective owners.Notes on using SxS memory cards Recorded data may be damaged or lost in thefollowing situations: If you remove this media or turn off the power while formatting, reading or writing data. If you use this media in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise. Do not use or store this media in the followinglocations: Where recommended operating conditions are exceeded. Inside a closed car in summer; or in strong sunshine / under direct sunlight / near a heater, etc. Humid or corrosive location Verify the correct direction of insertion beforeuse. When storing or carrying this media, put thismedia in the carrying case and lock it firmly.40Handling SxS Memory Cards 41. Write-protect switch We recommend that you make a backup copy of Preparationsimportant data. Sony accepts no responsibilityNotefor any damage or loss of data you recorded. Do not apply a label sheet in places other than Do not operate the write-protect switch of an SxSthe label space. When applying the label sheetmemory card while it is set in the camcorder.to this media, do not allow it to protrude from its Temporarily remove the card from the camcorderproper location.before changing the switch setting.Inserting/Removing an SxSSxS PROMemory Card8GBThe card slots are located behind a cover. Label space SLOT SELECT button SxS memory cards to be used with thiscamcorder must be formatted using the format ACCESS AB SLOT SELECTfunction of this camcorder. If a card is formattedusing other device, it is regarded as of a ACCESS lampsdifferent format, requiring repeated formatoperation on this camcorder.Card slots(Formatting or deleting with the function of thecamcorder does not completely delete data onthis media. When transferring or disposing of EJECT buttonsthis media, use a commercial data deletingsoftware or destroy the actual body at you ownCoverresponsibility.) If the available recording time on a card is short, RELNCCAL Rclip operation may be restricted. In such a case, VO TOD ET/S F FW NIL/S MOJSE G SEXT /PAU L ILNE NAAY LUM PLOPTH V RESTP FTO j s AR C ST RE T/S EV PRlLDHOdelete unnecessary files by using a PC.H FLOF 16:9 WID E SCREEN Remove or reinsert the case card with the case B TC/U-BIT/DURAopened properly.TION mm40ft IRISOUT SDI1.9 25 LENSHDVINFOBRT DISP 302.810 MANUHISTOG 15 RAMAUTO ECT 4MACR 1T SEL K IN15O ASSIG5 2 SLOINND LOC 10 N5.6 FILTEEXT GENR3 AUTO AL10 3ESSMANUIO5.8 ACC8 OFFBAUDON CH-1 INTC IN 2 A IO FOCUAUD ECT IN16 SIOSELEXT AUD ELAUTO ALC 1LEV MANU MANU- CH-2OTEAUTO PUSHFULLREMAFFRAMAUTO E+ OFFGAINTC OUTWHITEBAL L MBARS/CAM X3W-E ATW H B A PRSTPM STATOPENUS MEN USEL/SETCANC PICTUEL PROF REILE CAMERA OFF MEDIAInserting an SxS memory cardFor write protectionSetting the write-protect switch of the SxS 1 Pull up the cover to release the lock thenmemory card to WP disables you to record, editopen.or delete data. Handling SxS Memory Cards41 42. ON LampSlot statuses Off No SxS memory card is loaded.TC/U- BIT/DU RATIONUT S DI OHDV The loaded card is invalid. STOG RAM LEC T An SxS memory card is loaded, but ASSI 2 GNESS ACC ESBSSLO T SE AUTO L MANUA IN EXT IO GEanother slot is active.CAUDA ACBIN CH-1 TC IN IOAAUD CT IN IO SELEEXTAUD EL AUTO L LEVUA MANCH-2 TO Removing an SxS memory cardPreparationsX3 W-E AMPEN OOPEN PM1 Open the cover, once press the EJECT button to release the lock, then pull the EL PICT URPROF EILE CAME1button out. RA OF F MEDIAON TC/U-BIT /DURATIO NOUTSDIHDV STOG RAMTLECT SE ASSI GNSLO IN 2 Insert the SxS memory card into the ACC AESSBCH-1AUTO LIOAUD CTMAN UAAUD EXTIO ININ TC IN GE slot. IOAUD EL LEV SELEAUTO LMAN UAEXT CH-2TO ON TC/U-3BIT /DU XRATIO N W-EAMOUTSDI HDV NPM OPE STOG RAMTLECT SE ASSIGN SLOINEXT GEPICTEL AUTO LURPROF EUA ESS MANIOILE CAMEACCBAUDRA OF F CH-1INMEDI TC INIO A AAUD CT IN IOSELEEXTAUD EL AUTO L LEVUA MANCH-2 TO S x SX3 Press and unlock the button. PW-EAM R O PM 8 GBNOPEEL PICTUR PROF E ILE CAMERA OFFMEDI 2 Press the EJECT button again to A remove the card. With the label ON facing rightTC/U-BIT /DURATIO NOUTSDIHDV STOG RAMTLEC The ACCESS lamp lights in red then changesASSI GNSLOT SE IN EXT GEAUTO L to green once the memory card is ready forACC AESSBCH-1IOAUD CTMAN UAAUDIO ININ TC IN SELE EXT use.IOAUD EL LEVAUTO LMAN UA CH-2TO 3 Close the cover. X3 W-EAM NPM Status indications by the ACCESS lampsOPE Card slots A and B are accompanied by theELPICT URPROF EILE CAME respective ACCESS lamps to indicate their RA OF F MEDI A statuses. Lamp Slot statuses Lights inAccessing the loaded SxS memory card red(writing/reading data) Notes Lights inStandby (ready for recording or greenplayback using the loaded SxS memory Data are not guaranteed if the power is turnedcard)off or a memory card is removed while the card is being accessed. All data on the card may be42Handling SxS Memory Cards 43. destroyed. Be sure that the ACCESS lamps areThe in-progress message and status bar (%) arelit in green or off when you turn off the power displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red.or remove memory cards. When formatting is completed, the completion When you turn the camcorder on by setting the message is displayed for three seconds.power switch to MEDIA (Media mode), aRecording/playback during formattingdisplay to show that an SxS memory card isYou can perform recording or playback using thebeing confirmed appears in the viewfinder.SxS memory card in the other card slot while Preparationsformatting is in progress.If formatting failsA write-protected SxS memory card or memorycard that cannot be used with this camcorder will The display automatically changes to the not be formatted. thumbnail screen (page 93) when a validAs a warning message is displayed, replace the memory card is inside, but it remains on the card with an appropriate SxS memory card, as per screen if no valid memory card is loaded.the instructions in the message.To format by menu operationSwitching Between SxS MemoryCards When no formatting message is displayed in theviewfinder, you can execute formatting usingWhen SxS memory cards are loaded in both card Format Media (page 127) of the OTHERSslots A and B, press the SLOT SELECT button tomenu in the same manner.select the card you wish to use.NotesIf a card becomes full during recording, switching All the data, including recorded pictures andto the other card is automatically executed.setup files, are erased when a memory card isNoteformatted.The SLOT SELECT button is disabled while SxS memory cards to be used with thisplayback is in progress. Switching is not executedcamcorder must be formatted using the formateven if you press the button. The button is enabled function of this camcorder. Any card formattedon the thumbnail screen (page 93).with other device must be formatted again withthis camcorder.Formatting an SxS Memory CardChecking the Remaining TimeFormatting may be required before using an SxSAvailable for Recordingmemory card with this camcorder. For an SxSmemory card that is not formatted or that was In Camera mode, you can check the timeformatted with another system, a message to remaining for the SxS memory cards loaded in theconfirm if formatting is to be executed iscard slots in the viewfinder.displayed in the viewfinder. Note on formatting120min STBY STBYT A: 25minAny SxS memory card formatted with a deviceB: 50minother than this camcorder cannot be used with theZ99camcorder.The available time for recording with the currentTo execute formatting video format (recording bit rate) is calculatedaccording to the remaining space of each card andIf the message for formatting is displayed, displayed in time units of minutes.turn the jog dial or tilt the joystick to selectThe remaining can also be checked in a meterExecute then press the dial or joystick.format on the BATTERY/MEDIA status screenFormatting begins.(page 108). Handling SxS Memory Cards43 44. Note In some cases, only parts of clips cannot berestored. Playback of the restored clips becomes Aicon appears if the memory card is write-possible again. protected. The following operation may restore an SxSmemory card for which the message Could not Replacing an SxS memory card Restore Some Clips is repeatedly displayed If the available time on two cards in totaleach time you try the restoration process: becomes less than 5 minutes, a message Media1 Copy necessary clips to another SxS memoryPreparations Near Full, flashing of the tally lamps, and a card, using the copy function (page 101) of beep sound will warn you. Replace the cardsthe camcorder or the XDCAM EX Clip with those with sufficient space.Browsing Software (page 131). If you continue recording until the total2 Format the problem SxS memory card, using remaining time reaches zero, the messagethe format function of this camcorder. changes to Media Full, and recording stops.3 Return the necessary clips to the SxS Note memory card by copy operation. Approximately 600 clips can be recorded on oneRecording/playback during restoration SxS memory card at maximum.You can perform recording or playback using the If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit,SxS memory card in the other card slot while the remaining time indication becomes 0, andrestoration is in progress. the message Media Full is displayed.To update the managerial file Restoring an SxS Memory Card If clips cannot be played back, updating themanagerial file on the card may improve the If an error occurs with data in a memory card forsituation. some reason, the card must be restored.For this operation, use Update Media of Clip If an SxS memory card that needs to be restored(page 127) of the OTHERS menu. is loaded, a message that prompts you to execute a restore operation is displayed in the viewfinder. To restore a card Select Execute by turning the jog dial or tilting the joystick then push the dial or joystick. The restore operation begins. During restoration, an in-progress message and status bar (%) are displayed, and the ACCESS lamp is lit in red. When restoration is completed, a completion message is displayed for three seconds. If restoration fails A write-protected SxS memory card or one onwhich an error occurred cannot be restored. Forsuch a card, a warning message is displayed.Release the write protection or replace the card,as per the instructions in the message. An SxS memory card on which an erroroccurred may become usable again throughrepeated formatting.44Handling SxS Memory Cards 45. 3Pass the cable through the cable guideslot above the card slot B and close the Using the PHU-60Kcover. ATIONOUTSDI HDV STOG RAM T LEC T SEYou can use an optional PHU-60K ProfessionalASSIGNSLOAUTO LINEXTGE UA ESSMAN IOHard Disk Unit with this camcorder. The PHU-ACCBCH-1 IO AUD CTAUD IN TC IN Preparations A INIOSELE EXT AUD EL60K incorporates a 60GB 1.8-inch hard disk, onLEV CH-2AUTO LMAN UAwhich up to 200 minutes of HD video can be TOrecorded in HQ mode.X3W-E AM PMNote OPE NHigh-speed playback (page 95) may not be ELPICTUR PROF E ILE CAME RA OFproperly achieved with the PHU-60K.F MEDI AConnecting/Removing the PHU Pass through the cable guide slot.Connection CableRecording/playback can be made using the PHU-4Secure the cable at the cable clamp.60K in the same manner as with SxS memorycards by mounting the PHU-60K on the accessoryshoe of the camcorder and connecting the PHUconnection cable to an SxS memory card slot.AFor the mounting method, refer to the instructionsTRAN OTSHSIT IONBTC/U- BIT/DU RATIOsupplied with the PHU-60K.N SDI OUTHDV HISTOGRAMConnecting the PHU connection cable ASSIGN SLOT SELECTINEXT GE 3ESSAUTO L ACC ESBSMANUAIOC AUDA ACB IN CH-1TC IN IOAAUD CT IN1Set the power switch of the camcorderIO AUD ELLEVCH-2SELE AUTO L MANUAEXT to the CAMERA position. Cable clamp2Open the cover of the card slot and plug the PHU connection cable into the slot. 5Turn on the PHU-60K. ONThe POWER indicator of the PHU-60KTC/U- BIT/DU RATIONlights in green. OUT SDI HDVSubsequently, the ACCESS lamp of the STOG RAM LEC Tcamcorder lights in red then changes to green T SEASSISLO INGN ESS AUTO L MANUAEXT IOGEonce the unit is ready for use.ACCB AUD CH-1 INTC IN IOAAUD CTINIOSELE EXT AUD ELAUTO LLEV Disconnecting the PHU connection cableUA MANCH-2 TOX3 Operate in the same manner as when you removeW-E AM PMan SxS memory card from the slot.NOPE ELPICTUR Formatting the PHU-60K PROF E ILE CAMERA OFF MEDIA For a PHU-60K that is not formatted or that was formatted with another system, a message toInsert so that the cable extends upward. confirm if formatting is to be executed is displayed in the viewfinder.Using the PHU-60K 45 46. Any PHU-60K formatted with a device other than this camcorder cannot be used with the Restoring the PHU-60K camcorder.If an error occurs with data on the PHU-60K forsome reason, the hard disk must be restored. To execute formattingIf a PHU-60K that needs to be restored is If the message for formatting is displayed,connected, a message that prompts you to execute turn the jog dial or tilt the joystick to select restoration is displayed in the viewfinder.Preparations Execute then press the dial or joystick. Formatting begins. To restore the hard disk An in-progress message and status bar (%) areSelect Execute by turning the jog dial or displayed, and the ACCESS lamp lights in red.tilting the joystick then push the dial or When formatting is completed, a completionjoystick. message is displayed for three seconds.The