Sony EXMOR PMW-EX1 User Manual

Setup Menu List
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Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Clock Set
Setting the built-in
clock
Date/Time Set the current time and date.
12H/24H
12H / 24H
Select the display mode of time.
12H: 12-hour mode
24H: 24-hour mode
Date Mode
YYMMDD / MMDDYY /
DDMMYY
Select the display mode of the date.
YYMMDD: In sequence of year, month, day
MMDDYY: In sequence of month, day, year
DDMMYY: In sequence of day, month, year
Language
Selecting the
language for
messages
English / Chinese / Japanese English: To display the messages in English
Chinese: To display the messages in Chinese
Japanese: To display the messages in Japaneses
Note
This setting is effective only on messages for warning and
caution. The menus and status indications do not change.
Assign Button
Assigning
functions to the
assignable buttons
<1>
Off / Marker / Last Clip DEL /
ATW / Rec Review / Rec /
Freeze Mix / Expanded Focus /
Spotlight / Backlight / IR
Remote / Shot Mark1 / Shot
Mark2 / Fader / EVF Mode /
BRT Disp / Histogram / Lens
Info
Assign a function to the ASSIGN button of the corresponding
number.
The selectable functions are common.
Marker: For turning the markers on/off
Last Clip DEL: For deleting the last recorded clip
ATW: For turning ATW on/off
Rec Review: For starting a Rec Review
Rec: For starting/stopping recording
Freeze Mix: For executing Freeze Mix
Expanded Focus: For turning Expanded Focus on/off
Spotlight: For selecting TLCS Spotlight mode
Backlight: For selecting TLCS Backlight mode
IR Remote: For activating/deactivating the IR Remote
Commander
Shot Mark1: For adding shot mark 1
Shot Mark2: For adding shot mark 2
Fader: For turning the Fader function on/off
EVF Mode: For switching between color and monochrome
modes of the EVF
BRT Disp: For turning the brightness level indication on/off
Histogram: For turning the histogram indication on/off
Lens Info: For turning the depth-of-field indication on/off
Off: No function
<2>
Off / Marker / Last Clip DEL /
ATW / Rec Review / Rec /
Freeze Mix / Expanded Focus /
Spotlight / Backlight / IR
Remote / Shot Mark1 / Shot
Mark2 / Fader / EVF Mode /
BRT Disp / Histogram / Lens
Info
<3>
Off / Marker / Last Clip DEL /
ATW / Rec Review / Rec /
Freeze Mix / Expanded Focus /
Spotlight / Backlight / IR
Remote / Shot Mark1 / Shot
Mark2 / Fader / EVF Mode /
BRT Disp / Histogram / Lens
Info
<4>
Off / Marker / Last Clip DEL /
ATW / Rec Review / Rec /
Freeze Mix / Expanded Focus /
Spotlight / Backlight / IR
Remote / Shot Mark1 / Shot
Mark2 / Fader / EVF Mode /
BRT Disp / Histogram / Lens
Info
OTHERS
Menu items Subitems and setting values Contents

Sony EXMOR PMW-EX1 Specifications

General

Sensor Type	3x 1/2-inch Exmor CMOS
Lens	Fujinon 14x Zoom Lens
Media Type	SxS Memory Card
Maximum Aperture	f/1.9
Gain	-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB
Video Resolution	1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720
Microphone	Built-in stereo microphone
Recording Format	MPEG-2 Long GOP
LCD Screen	3.5-inch LCD
Viewfinder	0.45-inch color LCD
Audio	2-channel XLR inputs
Focal Length	5.8 to 81.2 mm
ND Filter	1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Shutter Speed	1/2 - 1/2000 sec
Memory Card Slot	2x SxS card slots
Video Output	HDMI, Composite
Frame Rate	23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50i
Input/Output	XLR audio inputs, Headphone output

Summary

Preparations

Power Supply

Details how to power the camcorder using a battery pack or AC adapter.

Setting the Clock

Handling SxS Memory Cards

Provides instructions on using, inserting, removing, and formatting SxS memory cards.

Recording

Basic Operation Procedure

Provides a step-by-step guide to perform basic recording operations.

Selecting the Video Format

Explains how to choose and set the video format for recording.

Adjusting the White Balance

Guides on setting the white balance for accurate color reproduction.

Setting the Gain

Covers setting the camcorder's gain for controlling light sensitivity.

Setting the Electronic Shutter

Explains how to adjust the electronic shutter speed for motion capture.

Adjusting the Iris

Details how to manually or automatically adjust the iris for exposure control.

Adjusting the Zoom

Adjusting the Focus

Covers manual and auto focus modes for achieving sharp images.

Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot)

Recording Audio Signals

Covers using built-in and external microphones for audio recording.

Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons

Slow & Quick Motion Recording

Picture Profiles

Deleting Clips

Playback

Playing Back Clips

Guides on how to play back recorded clips on the camcorder.

Thumbnail Screen

Clip Operations

Covers various operations that can be performed on recorded clips.

Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings

Overview of the Setup Menus

Provides an overview of the camcorder's setup menu system structure.

Setup Menu Configuration

Basic Menu Operations

Menu controls

Explains the use of joystick, jog dial, and buttons for menu navigation.

Displaying the Setup menu

Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Monitors

Operating Clips With a Computer

Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection)

Recording External Input Signals

Formats and Limitations of Outputs

Video Formats and Output Formats

Backup Battery

Replacing the backup battery

Troubleshooting

Operating Power

Lists common symptoms, causes, and remedies for power-related problems.

Recording/Playback

Addresses symptoms and solutions for recording and playback failures.

External Devices

Error/Warning Indications

Explains various error and warning messages displayed by the camcorder.

Specifications

General

Recording/playback formats

Details the video and audio formats supported for recording and playback.

Camera Block

Lens

Focus

Camera

Covers camera specifications like pickup device, format, and optical system.

Audio Block

Inputs/Outputs

Input connectors

Details the specifications for the camcorder's audio and DC input connectors.

Output connectors

Lists specifications for the camcorder's various output connectors.