Sony EXMOR PMW-EX1 User Manual

Basic Operation Procedure
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Recording
Full Auto mode is turned on, activating the
TLCS (Total Level Control System) (page
101).
Thus Auto Iris, AGC (Auto Gain Control),
Auto Shutter, ATW (Auto Tracing White)
are set to ON, whereby the brightness and
white balance will be automatically adjusted.
When you wish to adjust them manually, turn Full
Auto mode off, and see;
“Adjusting the Iris” on page 45
“Setting the Gain” on page 42
“Setting the Electronic Shutter” on page 43
“Adjusting the White Balance” on page 38
AF (Auto Focus) is not activated by setting
the camcorder to Full Auto mode.
For information of automatic focus adjustment,
see page 50.
7 Press the REC START/STOP button.
You can start with either of the REC START/
STOP button on the handle or that on the
grip.
(If you are using the IR Remote Commander, press
the REC button simultaneously with the unmarked
button.)
The front and rear tally lamps light and
recording begins.
8 To stop recording, press the REC
START/STOP button again.
(If you are using the IR Remote Commander, press
the REC PAUSE button simultaneously with the
unmarked button.)
Recording stops and the camcorder enters
STBY (recording standby) mode.
Note
Recording cannot be restarted after you stop
recording until the ACCESS lamp lights in green.
To prevent a switching error
The REC START/STOP button on the handle is
incorporated with the REC HOLD lever. If the
REC START/STOP button on the handle will not
be used, it is recommended to set the lever to the
HOLD position to lock the button.
To unlock the button, return the lever to its
original position.
Checking the last recorded clip (Rec
Review)
9 Press the REC REVIEW button.
The Rec Review function (page 57) is
activated, and the last recorded clip is played
back for the specified time on the LCD
monitor/EVF screen.
When playback reaches the end of the clip,
the camcorder returns to STBY (recording
standby) mode.
To delete clips
You can delete the last recorded clip by using the
Last Clip DEL function.
See“Deleting the Last Recorded Clip” on page 76.
Use the All Clips DEL function when you wish to
delete all recorded clips from a memory card.
See“Deleting All Clips” on page 76.
To specify a clip to be deleted, operate the
camcorder in Media mode.
See“Deleting a Clip” on page 85.
Note
REC
START/STOP
HOLD
REC HOLD lever

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.