Sony PMW-EX1 User Manual

3-280-015-11(1)

Solid-State Memory Camcorder

PMW-EX1

Operating Instructions

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.

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 Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

For the customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

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

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For the customers in Taiwan only

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Package Configuration

Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder.

The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.

Lens hood with lens cap (1)

It is attached to the camcorder at the factory. If you attach an optional wide-conversion lens, remove the lens hood.

Large eyecup (1)

Infrared Remote Commander (1)

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It is attached to the camcorder at the factory.

USB cable (1)

AV connecting cable (1)

Component video cable (1)

BP-U30 battery pack (1)

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P-S30

BC-U1 battery charger (1)

DC OUT

CHARGE

0% 80 100

BATTER BC-U1

Y CHARGER

Shoulder strap (1)

Lithium battery (CR2032 for backup) (1)

It is mounted in the camcorder at the factory.

Lithium battery (CR2025 for the IR Remote

Commander) (1)

It is mounted in the IR Remote Commander at the factory.

CD-ROM (1)

XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software, SxS Device Driver Software, Operating Instructions in PDF format are included.

Operating Instructions (This manual) (1) SxS Device Driver Software End-User

License Agreement (1)

Package Configuration

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Features

The PMW-EX1 is a highly compact and highperformance XDCAM EX

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SxS

memory cards, as its recording medium. The imaging devices used in the PMW-EX1 camcorder are three each with an effective pixel count of 1920 × 1080, which produce images in full HD resolution.

A New Generation of HD Recording System

New nonlinear recording media

Using SxS memory cards, the PMW-EX1 offers nonlinear capabilities such as instant random access and file-based operation.

HD recording using the “MPEG-2 Long GOP” codec

The PMW-EX1 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 XDCAM 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-EX1 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-EX1 records high-quality HD images for long recording time of approx. 50 minutes in HQ mode (35 Mbps VBR) or approx. 70 minutes in SP mode (25 Mbps CBR) on a single 16-GB SxS memory card. Equipped with two SxS memory card slots, the PMW-EX1 makes transition seamless without any frame loss, when recording is done across two cards,

Multiple-format recording

The PMW-EX1 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 ×

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camcorder that uses

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/2-inch type CMOS sensors,

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HD and HDV2)

1080 resolutions. Frame rate is also selectable from interlace and progressive (59.94i, 50i,

29.97P, 25P, and native 23.98P). In addition,

59.94P and 50P progressive r ecording is available in 1280 × 720 mode. SxS memory cards can simultaneously hold multiple files of any of these recording formats, allowing for flexible use of the memory cards.

High-quality uncompressed audio recording

In addition to HD video recording, the PMWEX1 can record and play back high-quality, twochannel 16-bit, 48-kHz linear PCM uncompressed audio.

IT friendly

The file-based recording in MP4 format allows material to be handled with great flexibility in an IT-based environment, easily available for copying, transferring, sharing, and archiving.

For immediate recording start

In recording on flash memory cards, the XDCAM EX system makes each new recording on an empty area of the card. This is extremely convenient, as the camera operator need not worry about accidentally recording over good takes or search through footage for the correct position to start the next recording.

Instant-access thumbnail display with “Expand” function

Each time a recording is started and stopped on the XDCAM EX camcorder, the video and audio signals are recorded as one clip. Furthermore, thumbnails are automatically generated for each clip as a visual reference, allowing the operator to cue-up to a desired scene simply by guiding the cursor to a thumbnail. For further convenience, the ‘Expand’ function allows one selected clip in the Thumbnail display to be divided into 12 equal time intervals, each with its own thumbnail identifier. This is useful if you wish to quickly search for a particular scene within a lengthy clip.

Cutting-edge Camera Technologies

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/2-inch type three “Exmor”1) CMOS sensors

The PMW-EX1 is equipped with three newly developed Sensors, which deliver excellent picture performance with full HD resolution.

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/2-inch type “Exmor” CMOS

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Features

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14x zoom lens

The PMW-EX1 is equipped with a zoom lens

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specifically designed for the camcorder to offer optimum picture performance. Independent rings for zoom, focus, and iris adjustment give the user a high level of operational comfort.

Versatile focus-assistance functions

The lens has a versatile functions for easy and precise focus adjustments.

• One-push Auto Focus

• MF Assist

• Expanded Focus

• Peaking

• Optical Image Stabilizer (Steady Shot)

Creative Recording Modes and Settings

23.98P native recording

The PMW-EX1 camcorder, a new member of Sony’s legendary CineAlta compact offers native 23.98P recording capability.

Slow & Quick Motion function

The PMW-EX1 offers a Slow & Quick Motion function, commonly known as overcranking and undercranking in film shooting, which enables you to create unique ‘looks’ or special effects of slow- and fast-motion images.

Slow Shutter function

The PMW-EX1 offers a Slow Sh utter function for capturing clear i mages in low-light environments. This allows the shutter speed to be changed to a maximum of 64-frame accumulation period.

Selectable gamma curves

The PMW-EX1 provides various types of gamma identical to those of other CineAlta camcorders.

Interval Recording function

The PMW-EX1 offers an Interval Recording function that intermittently records signals at predetermined intervals. This is convenient for shooting over long periods of time and also when creating pictures with special effects of extremely quick motion.

Frame Recording function

Frame Recording is a unique feature of the PMWEX1 camcorder that is especially useful for clayanimation shooting. With this function, images for pre-determined frame are recorded each time the record button is pressed.

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Shutter-angle settings

In addition to the electric shutter speed controls, the PMW-EX1 also has a “shutter angle” control, which is familiar to cinematographers.

Picture Profile feature

The Picture Profile feature allows the camera operator to easily call up customized picturetonal settings to suit particular shooting conditions.

Shot Transition function

The Shot Transition function allows for smooth automatic scene transitions. The operator can program start and end settings for zoom, focus, and white balance into the A and B buttons, and with a press of the St art button a smooth transition will take place according to the set time.

A variety of functions and designs for high operability

• Depth-of-field indicator

• Brightness-level display

• Histogram indicator

• 3.5-inch color LCD monitor

• Easy-to-see color viewfinder

• Rotary grip

• Four assignable buttons

• Zoom and recording start/stop operations enabled both on the handle and the grip

• Long operating time with a battery pack

• Wide array of interfaces, including USB and

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i.LINK

• ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)

• Built-in ND filter wheel

• Selectable gain

• High-speed picture search: ×4, ×15

• Freeze Mix function

• IR Remote Commander

1)Sony, XDCAM, XDCAM EX, SxS, i.LINK, Exmor,

CineAlta, and Remote Commander are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

2)HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor

Company of Japan, Limited.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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supplied

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Features

XDCAM EX web sites

For information on XDCAM EX, visit the following web sites:

United States

http://www.sony.com/xdcamex

Canada

http://www.sony.ca/xdcamex

Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Russia

http://www.sonybiz.net/xdcamex

Latin America

http://www.sonypro-latin.com/xdcamex

Australia

www.sony.com.au/xdcamex

Asia (except Korea, China, and Japan)

http://pro.sony.com.hk

Korea

http://bp.sony.co.kr/xdcamex

China

http://pro.sony.com.cn/minisite/XDCAMEX

Japan

http://www.sony.co.jp/XDCAMEX

Using the CD-ROM

The supplied CD-ROM includes the following files:

PMW-EX1 Operating Instructions

The Operating Instructions for the PMW-EX1 (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese) are provided in PDF format.

SxS Device Driver Software

Driver for using SxS memory cards with a computer having an ExpressCard slot. Information on installation of the software is included in the ReadMe (Japanese, English, French, Germa n, Italian, Spanish, and Chi nese) in PDF format.

XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software

Application program for operating clips recorded with XDCAM EX-series models on a computer. Information on installation and operations of the software is included in the User’s Guide (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese) in PDF format.

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Reading the CD-ROM Manuals

Preparations

The following program must be installed on your computer in order to read the operation manuals contained on the CD-ROM.

Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher

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If Adobe Reader is not installed, you can download it from the following URL:

http://www.adobe.com/

Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

To read the documents

Do the following:

1 Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM

drive.

Using the CD-ROM

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A cover page appears automatically in your

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browser. If it does not appear automatically in the browser, double-click on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM.

2 Select and click on the manual that you

wish to read.

This opens the PDF file.

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The files may not be displayed properly, depending on the version of Adobe Reader. In such a case, install the latest version you can download from the URL mentioned in “Preparations” above.

Note

If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, you can purchase a new one to replace it. Contact your Sony service representative.

System Requirements for Using the Applications

The following operating conditions are recommended for using the software recorded on the CD-ROM:

SxS Device Driver Software

Applicable hardware

Computer conforming to ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54

OS

Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista, or Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later

For support information on the driver, refer to the following URL:

http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/

XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software

OS

Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later (32-bit version), Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit version), or Mac OS X v10.4.10

CPU

Windows: Intel Pentium III 1GHz equivalent or

higher (Intel PentiumD 3GHz equivalent or higher is recommended)

Macintosh: Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher is

recommended

Memory

Windows: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is

recommended)

Macintosh: 1 GB or more is recommended

• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S States and other countries.

Software Installation

Do the following to install the software on the CD-ROM on your computer:

1 Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM

drive.

A cover page appears automatically in your browser. If it does not appear automatically in the browser, double-click on the index.htm file on the CD-ROM.

2 Select and click on the software that you

wish to install.

The installer for the software starts up. Follow the displayed instructions:

For details, refer to the User’s Guide or ReadMe of the software.

Uninstalling an application program

Windows computer

Choose “Start,” “Control Panel” then “Add or Remove Programs” and specify the program to be deleted.

Macintosh computer

Drop the folder of the software (default: /Application/XDCAM EX Clip Browser) into Trash.

Using the CD-ROM

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Parts Identifications

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Rear operation panel

(page 16)

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Card slot block

(page 16)

1. External microphone holder (page 53)

2. Built-in microphone (page 53)

3. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor

(page 24)

4. Lens hood

If you attach an optional wide-conversion lens, remove the lens hood. (See the column

To remove the lens hood

1 Loosen the hood fixing screw, 2 turn the hood in the direction of the arrow, 3 then pull it out.

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6. Rear tally lamp (page 34, page 121)

7. Battery pack receptacle (page 21)

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Hood fixing screw

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For functions and usage, see the pages shown in parentheses.

To reattach the hood, align the marks on the hood with those on the camcorder, turn it in the opposite direction from th at when you removed it, then tighten the fixing screw.

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Controls on the grip

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Cover of the lens control block (See “Note” below.)

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8. Viewfinder (page 25)

9. Eyecup (page 25)

10. Eyepiece focusing knob (page 25)

11. Headphone jack (stereo mini jack) (page

54, page 80)

12. i.LINK (HDV) connector (4-pin, S400

conforming to IEEE1394) (page 113)

13. Hooks for the shoulder strap (left and

right)

Attach the supplied shoulder strap as shown below.

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14. Built-in speaker (page 54, page 80)

15. Grip (page 27)

16. BATTERY RELEASE button (page 21)

17. SDI OUT connector (BNC type) (page 109)

18. A/V OUT connector (audio/video multi

output) (page 110)

19. COMPONENT OUT connector (Mini D)

(page 109)

20. USB connector (Mini B) (page 110)

21. Accessory shoe

22. REC/TALLY lamp (page 34, page 121)

23. IR remote control receptor

24. AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors (XLR)

and input selection switches (page 53)

25. WHT BAL (automatic white balance

adjustment) button (page 37)

26. SHUTTER switch (page 42)

27. ASSIGN 4 (assignable 4) button (page 56)

For functions and usage, see the pages shown in parentheses.

Note

The lens is properly adjusted at the factory. Do not touch the controls of the lens control block.

Parts Identifications

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Operation panel on the handle

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28. MONITOR VOL (volume) buttons (page

54, page 80)

29. THUMBNAIL button (page 78)

30. PLAY/PAUSE button (page 78)

31. F REV (fast reverse) button (page 79)

32. PREV (previous) button (page 79)

33. STOP button (page 80)

34. On-handle ZOOM button (page 45)

35. Zoom speed switch (page 45)

36. CANCEL button (page 94)

37. SEL/SET (selection/set) button (Joystick)

(page 94)

It functions accordingly when you move it up (toward the subject), down (toward the viewfinder), left, or right, or you push along the axis. It is called “the joystick” in the subsequent operating instructions.

38. F FWD (fast forward) button (page 79)

39. NEXT button (page 80)

40. REC START/STOP button (page 33)

41. REC HOLD lever (page 34)

Upper operation panel

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42. SHOT TRANSITION operation block

(page 63)

43. LCD B.LIGHT (LCD backlight) switch

(page 24)

44. LCD B.LIGHT +/– (LCD backlight

adjustment) buttons (page 24)

45. TC/U-BIT/DURATION (time data

selection) button (page 52, page 79)

46. STATUS button (page 88)

47. DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (page 18)

48. BARS/CAM (color bar/camera signal

switching) button (page 55)

Lens control block

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49. Focus ring (page 47)

50. Zoom ring (page 45)

51. Iris ring (page 44)

52. IRIS switch (page 44)

53. MACRO switch (page 49)

54. FOCUS switch (page 48)

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55. PUSH AF (momentary auto focus) button

AUTO MANUAL

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BATTERY RELEASE

Overview

(page 48)

Side operation panel

63. ACCESS lamps (page 30)

64. SLOT SELECT (SxS memory card select)

button (page 31)

65. SxS memory card slots (page 30)

66. EJECT buttons (page 30)

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56. ND filter select switch (page 36)

57. ASSIGN (assignable)1/2/3 buttons (page

56)

58. PEAKING button (page 48)

59. FULL AUTO button and indicator (page

33)

60. ZEBRA button (page 40)

61. WHITE BAL (white balance memory)

switch (page 37)

62. GAIN switch (page 41)

Card slot block

The SxS memory card slots and EJECT buttons are located behind the cover.

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ACCESS

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AUDIO LEVEL

CH-2

64 65

66

Rear operation panel

67 68 69 70 71 72

MENU

CH-1

AUDIO LEVEL

CH-2

73 74 75

67. MENU (menu display ON/OFF) button

(page 94)

68. SEL/SET (selection/set) dial (Jog dial)

(page 94)

It functions accordingly when you turn it up or down, or you push it horizontally. It is called “the jog dial” in the subsequent operating instructions.

69. CANCEL button (page 94)

70. PICTURE PROFILE button (page 69)

71. Power (CAMERA/MEDIA) switch (page

23)

72. DC IN (DC power input) connector (page

22)

73. AUDIO LEVEL CH-1 /CH-2 controls

(page 53)

74. AUDIO SELECT (audio level control

mode selection) switches (page 53)

75. AUDIO IN (audio input selection)

switches (page 53)

Parts Identifications

16

Controls on the grip

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STOP

MANU AUTO

FOCUS

MANU SERVO

ZOOM

PUSH AF

76 77

IR Remote Commander (Supplied)

The buttons without remarks can be used in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder.

Overview

78 79

80

LENS

REMOTE

81

76. REC START/STOP button (page 33)

1 2

SHOTMARK

3

THUMBNAIL

4 5 6

7

12T

ZOOM

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SUB CLIP

PREV NEXT

PLAY/PAUSE

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REC

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STOP

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77. RELEASE (grip release) button (page 27)

78. REC REVIEW button (page 56)

79. EXPANDED FOCUS button (page 47)

80. Servo zoom lever (page 45)

81. LENS REMOTE connector (page 46)

Bottom

1. ZOOM T/W (telephoto/wide-angle)

button

2. SHOTMARK 1 and 2 buttons (page 55,

page 86)

3. THUMBNAIL button

4. PREV (previous clip jump) button

5. F REV (fast reverse) button

6. PLAY/PAUSE button

7. REC (record) buttons

Press the z button together with the unmarked button (safety button) to start recording.

8. REC PAUSE buttons

Press the X button together with the unmarked

MANU SERVO

ZOOM

82 83 84

82. ZOOM switch (page 45)

83. Tripod receptacle

Note

Check that the size of the hole matches the screw of the tripod. If they do not match, the camcorder cannot be attached to the tripod securely.

84. Backup battery holder (page 118)

button (safety button) to pause recording.

9. PUSH SET button (four-way arrow key)

It functions the same as the SEL/SET button (joystick) on the camcorder.

10. NEXT button

11. STOP button

12. F FWD (fast forward) button

13. PUSH AF button

Note

The SUB CLIP button does not function with this camcorder.

When you use the remote commander, see “Using the IR Remote Commander” on page 27.

Parts Identifications

17

Overview

8

9

0

2

3

4

On-Screen Indications

Indications in Camera Mode

When this unit is in Camera mode (mode for recording), pressing the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button displays the statuses and settings of this unit on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. When you press the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button again, these indications are canceled.

12345

120min A: 25min

6

B: 50min

7

Z99

8

TLCS

9

7

10

On

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F

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ATW 4300K PPOFF ND1

.

STBY

S&Q

1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo

++

F1.9

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Remarks

[M]: The indication of the items named with this

suffix can be independently turned on/off with “Display On/Off” of the LCD/VF SET menu (see page 104).

[A]: The indication of items named with this suf-

fix can be turned on/off using the assignable buttons to which the corresponding on/off functions have been assigned (see page 56).

[D]: The settings of the items named with this suf-

fix can be changed using the Direct menu on the screen (see page 19).

REC

TCG 00:00:00:00

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29/24fps

2 2 2

21

74% High Light ND2

W

hite Fader

2 1

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CH1

18dB

SHT

:1/2000

CH2

1. Battery remaining/DC IN voltage

indication [M] (page 21)

2. i.LINK status indication [M] (synchronized

with 3 and 4)

Only when an external device is connected to the i.LINK connector, the status ( STBY) of the device is displayed.

3. Special recording/operation status

indication [M] (synchronized with 2 and 4)

zREC Recording in progress

STBY Standby for recording

zS&Q REC Slow & Quick Motion

On-Screen Indications

18

recording in progress

zREC or

S&Q STBY Standby for Slow & Quick

zINT REC Interval Recording in progress

INT STBY Standby for Interval

zFRM REC Frame Recording in progress

FRM STBY Standby for Frame Recording

4. Media status indication [M] (synchronized

with 2 and 3)

Motion recording

Recording

Memory card in slot A is active.

Memory card in slot B is active.

5. Time data indication [M] (page 52)

STD

0

m

6. Media remaining indication [M] (page 32)

7. Zoom position indication [M] (page 45)

8. TLCS mode indication [M][D] (page 100)

Backlight mode

Standard mode

STD

Spotlight mode

9. Steady Shot indication [M][D] (page 50)

10. Focus mode indication [M] ( [D] only in MF

mode) (page 47)

11. White balance mode and color

temperature indications [M][D] (page 37)

12. Picture profile indication [M][D] (page 69)

13. ND filter indication [M] (page 36)

14. Iris position indication [M][D] (page 44)

15. Gain indication [M][D] (page 41)

16. Shutter mode/shutter speed indication

[M][D] (page 42)

17. Audio level meters [M] (page 54)

18. Histogram indication [M][A]

19. Fader indication [M] (page 67)

20. Video level cautioning indication [M]

If the video level is too high or too low, a caution is generated showing the appropriate ND filter number.

21. Depth-of-Field indication [M][A]

22. Brightness level indication [M][A]

23. Special recording mode indication [M] ([D]

only in Slow & Quick Motion Standby)

Frame Rec Frame Rec mode Interval Rec Interval Rec mode S&Q Motion

xx/xx fps

Slow & Quick Motion mode

24. Video Format indication [M] (page 35)

Direct Menu Operation

The settings of the items named with a suffix [D] can be changed using the Direct menu on the screen. Select “All,” “Part,” or “Off” for Direct Menu using “Direct Menu” (page 107) of the OTHERS menu.

When the Direct mode is set to “Part,” the operation is limited depending on the GAIN, SHUTTER, or WHITE BAL switch setting. When the Direct mode is set to “All,” the GAIN, SHUTTER, and WHITE BAL switches are disabled.

Note

When the indicator of the FULL AUTO button is lit, the Direct Menu operation is disabled for the functions that are forcibly set to the automatic mode in Full Auto mode (page 33).

To operate the Direct menu

Use the joystick on the handle or the jog dial on the rear control panel.

Joystick Jog dial

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1 Press the joystick or the jog dial.

If “Direct Menu” is set to “All” or “Part,” the cursor is displayed on one of the items for which the Direct menu operation is permitted.

Example: TLCS mode indication

TLCS

7

On

M

F

∗

ATW 4300K PPOFF ND

1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo

1 ++F1.9 18dB

SHT

:1/200

2 Tilt the joystick or rotate the jog dial to

set the cursor to the item to be operated then press the joystick or the jog dial.

Overview

On-Screen Indications

19

The Direct menu of the selected items

0

Overview

appears.

Example: Direct menu for TLCS mode selection

TLCS TLCS

7

On

M

F

∗

ATW 4300K PPOFF ND

1 1.5 2 3 4 5 7 10 15 20 30 oo

1 ++F1.9 18dB

74% TLCS

SHT

:1/20

3 Tilt the joystick or rotate the jog dial to

select the setting then press the joystick or the jog dial.

The menu disappears, and the new setting is displayed.

On-Screen Indications

20

Preparations

N

B

N

B

T

Power Supply

You can use a battery pack or AC power via an AC adaptor. If you connect an AC power source, it has a priority even if a battery pack is mounted.

Using a Battery Pack

Mount a BP-U30 or BP-U60 Lithium-ion battery pack. One BP-U30 is supplied with this camcorder.

Notes

• Before use, charge the battery pack with the supplied BC-U1 Battery Charger.

• A warm battery pack immediately after use may not be able to be fully recharged.

Mounting the battery pack

Fully insert the battery pack then slide it to t he left to lock.

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CAMERA MEDIA

Power switch: OFF

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AUTO MANUAL

INT EXT

Battery pack

Note

If a battery pack that cannot be used with this camcorder is mounted, an error message is appears on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. Replace the battery pack with the BP-U30 or BPU60, or connect a power to the DC IN connector after removing the battery pack.

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Removing the battery pack

Hold the BATTERY RELEASE button pressed, slide the battery pack to the right to unlock, then pull it out.

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CAMERA MEDIA

Power switch: OFF

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BATTERY RELEASE

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BATTERY RELEASE

Checking battery charge remaining

To check during operation

When recording or playback is in progress on the battery pack, an icon to show the current battery charge level and usage time remaining are displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screen.

120min A: 25min B: 50min Z99

Icon Remaining

The camcorder indicates the remaining usage time in minutes by calculating the available time with the battery pack if operation is continued at the current rate of power consumption.

STBY

S&Q

100% to 91%

90% to 71%

70% to 51%

50% to 31%

30% to 11%

10% to 0%

REC

Power Supply

Preparations

21

Note

B

O

The operating time on a battery pack depends on the condition (new or old) of the battery pack and the ambient temperature.

To check in power-off status

Information on the mounted battery pack

Preparations

(BATTERY INFO) is displayed on the LCD monitor screen when you hold the DISPLAY/ BATT INFO button pressed even if the camcorder is off. The BATTERY INFO display goes off after 5 seconds.

DISPLAY/BATT INFO button

A

BATTERY I NFO

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50%

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To change the message levels

The Low BATT level is set to 10% of full charge, and the BATT Empty level is set to 3% of full charge at the factory. These settings can be changed with “Battery Alarm” (page 107) of the OTHERS menu.

Using AC Power (DC IN Power)

You can connect an AC power source to this camcorder by using the supplied BC-U1 Battery Charger for BP-U30/U60 as an AC adaptor, as shown below:

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aining Time : 20min

If the battery charge remaining becomes low

If the battery charge remaining decreases to a certain level during operation (Low BATT status), a low-battery message, flashing of the tally lamps, and a beep sound will warn you. If the remaining further decreases to a level at which operation cannot be continued (BATT Empty status), a battery-empty message appears. Temporarily set the power switch to OFF and connect a power source via the DC IN connector or replace the battery pack with one that is fully charged.

22

Power Supply

1 Connect the DC power output cable of

the BC-U1 to the DC IN connector of the camcorder.

2 Connect the power cord supplied with

the BC-U1 to the AC input connector of the BC-U1 then to an AC power source.

3 Set the mode switch of the BC-U1 to the

DC OUT position.

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

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

DC IN 12.0V

A: 25min B: 50min Z99

STBY

S&Q

REC

Setting the Clock

Note

The battery pack mounted on the camcorder is not 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.

Power switch

OFF

CAMERA MEDIA

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Turning Power Off

Set the power switch to the OFF position.

Note

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.

When you turn the camcorder on for the first time after purchasing or replacing the backup battery (page 118), the Initial Setting display appears on the LCD monitor/viewfinder screen. Set the date and time of the built-in clock, using this display.

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Use the joystick on the handle or jog dial on the rear operation panel for setting.

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The cursor moves to the year-setting column.

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2 Tilt the joystick or turn the jog dial to

set the year then press the joystick or dial.

The cursor moves to the month-setting column.

3 Set the month, day, hour, minute, and

second in sequence in the same manner.

When you press the joystick or jog dial at “SET,” the cursor moves back to “Date/ Time.”

4 Move the cursor to “Finish” then press

the joystick or dial.

The Initial Setting display disappears, and the clock setting is completed. The camcorder enters the operation mode (Camera mode or Media mode) you selected with the power switch.

Once after the Initial Setting display disappears, the time zone and date/time settings can be changed using “Time Zone” (page 105) and “Clock Set” (page 106) of the OTHERS menu.

Notes

• If the clock setting is cleared because of exhaustion of the backup battery while no operation power was being supplied (no battery pack and no DC IN connection), the Initial Setting display will be displayed when you turn the camcorder on at the next opportunity.

• While the Initial Setting display is shown, no other operation except turning the power off is permitted until you finish the setting for this display.

Adjusting the LCD Monitor

You can adjust the angle and the display conditions of the LCD monitor for the best view in various shooting situations. These adjustments of the LCD monitor have no effect on pictures being recorded.

Turning on/off the LCD monitor

The LCD monitor turns on when it is opened and turns off when it is returned to the park position. To open, pull the monitor out horizontally from the park position to rotate it 90 degrees.

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Turning the backlight on/off

The backlight may not be necessary for viewing images on the LCD monitor under bright ambient light, such as in an outdoor location. Set the LCD B.LIGHT switch to OFF to turn off the backlight.

Adjusting the brightness of the backlight

When you set the LCD B.LIGHT switch to ON, you can adjust the brightness of the backlight, using the LCD B.LIGHT + and – buttons. Press the – button to darken the backlight. Press the + button to make it brighter. During adjustment, the backlight level bar appears to indicate the adjustment value.

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Adjusting the color, contrast, and brightness

These adjustments can be made using the LCD/ VF SET menu. Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode and select (LCD/VF SET menu) then “LCD” from the menu.

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For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 94.

Adjusting the Viewfinder

If the picture on the LCD monitor is hard to view under bright ambient light, you can use the viewfinder to check the picture. You can adjust the display conditions of the viewfinder according to your current lighting conditions. These adjustments of the viewfinder have no effect on pictures being recorded.

Caution

Do not leave the camcorder with the eyepiece of the viewfinder facing the sun. Direct sunlight can enter through the eyepiece, be focused in the viewfinder, and cause fire.

Hereafter the viewfinder is referred to as “EVF” (abbreviation of Electronic Viewfinder).

Turning the EVF on/off

With the factory setting, the EVF is turned on when the LCD monitor is in its park position or is rotated to face the subject. You can change the setting so that the EVF is always on regardless of the status of the LCD monitor, using “EVF” (page 103) of the LCD/VF SET menu. Change the “Power” setting from “Auto” to “On.”

Adjusting the focus in the viewfinder

The eyepiece focusing (diopter compensation) knob enables adjustment to match the eyesight of operator so that the operator can view the image clearly in the eyepiece.

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For the EVF screen, color or monochrome display can be selected. Select “EVF” from the LCD/VF SET menu then select “Mode.” Select “B&W” if checking the subject and focusing are easier on the monochrome display. If you assign “EVF Mode” to one of the assignable buttons (see page 56), you can switch between color and monochrome by pressing the button.

Adjusting the contrast and brightness

Select “EVF” from the LCD/VF SET menu and adjust the contrast and brightness with the corresponding items: Contrast and Brightness

For details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 94.

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Adjusting the Grip

Using the IR Remote Commander

The grip rotates approx. 120 degrees to support a variety of shooting styles. Holding the RELEASE button pressed, slowly rotate the grip.

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Before use

Before you use the supplied IR Remote Commander for the first time, pull out the insulation sheet from the battery holder.

Insulation sheet

A CR2025 lithium battery is set in the holder at the factory.

To use the IR Remote Commander

For controlling the camcorder from the IR Remote Commander, activate the remote control function of the camcorder after turning the power on. Activating/deactivating the remote control function can be achieved using the Setup menu or an assignable button.

To activate using the menu

Press the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, select (the OTHERS menu) and set “IR Remote” to “On.”

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To activate using an assignable button

Assigning “IR Remote” to one of the assignable buttons permits you to activate/deactivate the remote control function by pressing the button.

For the assignable buttons, see“Chan ging Functions of the Assignable Buttons” on page 56.

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Preparations

Battery lifetime

When the lithium battery’s power falls, the IR Remote Commander may not work even if you press the buttons. The average lithium battery’s service life is about one year, but this depends on the pattern of use. If pressing the remote control buttons produces absolutely no effect on the camcorder, replace the battery then check the operation again.

Replacing the battery in the IR Remote Commander

Use a commercially available CR2025 lithium battery. Do not use any battery other than a CR2025.

1 Hold down the lock lever 1, pull out

the battery holder 2, and remove the battery.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

CAUTION

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Handling SxS Memory Cards

This camcorder records audio and video on SxS memory cards (optional) inserted in the card slots.

About SxS Memory Cards

Usable SxS memory cards

The following Sony-made SxS memory cards (SxS PRO) can be used with this camcorder:

• SBP-8 (8GB)

• SBP-16 (16GB)

SBP-8 and SBP-16 comply with the ExpressCard standard.

• SxS and SxS PRO are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• The ExpressCard word mark and logo are owned by Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) and are licensed to Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Notes on using SxS memory cards

• Recorded data may be damaged or lost in the following 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 following locations:

—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 before use.

• When storing or carrying this media, put this media in the carrying case and lock it firmly.

• We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of data you recorded.

• Do not apply a label sheet in places other than the label space. When applying the label sheet to this media, do not allow it to protrude from its proper location.

SxS PRO 8GB

Label space

• SxS memory cards to be used with this camcorder must be formatted using the format function of this camcorde r. If a card is formatted using other device, it is regarded as of a different format, requiring repeated format operation on this camcorder. (Formatting or deleting with the function of the camcorder does not completely delete data on this media. When transferring or disposing of this media, use a commercial data deleting software or destroy the actual body at you own responsibility.)

• Remove or reinsert the case card with the case opened properly.

For write protection

Setting the write-protect switch of the SxS memory card to “WP” disables you to record, edit or delete data.

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Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card

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The ACCESS lamp lights in red then changes to green once the memory card is ready for use.

3 Close the cover.

Status indications by the ACCESS lamps

Card slots A and B are accompanied by the respective ACCESS lamps to indicate their statuses.

Lamp Slot statuses

Lights in

SLOT SELECT

red

Lights in green

Off • No SxS memory card is loaded.

Removing an SxS memory card

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Accessing the loaded SxS memory card (writing/reading data)

Standby (ready for recording or playback using the loaded SxS memory card)

• The loaded card is invalid.

• An SxS memory card is loaded, but another slot is active.

button to release the lock, then pull the button out.

Inserting an SxS memory card

1 Slide the cover to the left to open.

2 Insert the SxS memory card into the

slot.

Handling SxS Memory Cards

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2 Press the EJECT button again to

remove the card.

Sony PMW-EX1 User Manual

Table of Contents

Overview

Package Configuration

Features

Using the CD-ROM

Reading the CD-ROM Manuals

System Requirements for Using the Applications

Software Installation

Parts Identifications

Camcorder

IR Remote Commander (Supplied)

On-Screen Indications

Indications in Camera Mode

Direct Menu Operation

Preparations

Power Supply

Using a Battery Pack

Using AC Power (DC IN Power)

Setting the Clock

Turning Power On

Turning Power Off

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Adjusting the LCD Monitor

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Adjusting the Grip

Using the IR Remote Commander

Handling SxS Memory Cards

About SxS Memory Cards

Inserting/Removing an SxS Memory Card