Sony PMW-EX3 User Manual

Handling SxS Memory Cards
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Preparations
Note
A icon appears if the memory card is write-
protected.
Replacing an SxS memory card
• If the available time on two cards in total
becomes less than 5 minutes, a message “Media
Near Full,” flashing of the tally lamps, and a
beep sound will warn you. Replace the cards
with those with sufficient space.
• If you continue recording until the total
remaining time reaches zero, the message
changes to “Media Full,” and recording stops.
Note
Approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one
SxS memory card at maximum.
If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit,
the remaining time indication becomes “0,” and
the message “Media Full” is displayed.
If an error occurs with data in a memory card for
some reason, the card must be restored.
If an SxS memory card that needs to be restored
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 on
which an error occurred cannot be restored. For
such 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 error
occurred may become usable again through
repeated formatting.
• In some cases, only parts of clips cannot be
restored. Playback of the restored clips becomes
possible again.
• The following operation may restore an SxS
memory card for which the message “Could not
Restore Some Clips” is repeatedly displayed
each time you try the restoration process:
1 Copy necessary clips to another SxS memory
ca
rd, using the copy function (page 101) of
the camcorder or the XDCAM EX Clip
Browsing Software (page 131).
2 Format the problem SxS memory card, using
the format function of this camcorder.
3 Return the necessary clips to the SxS
memory card by copy operation.
Recording/playback during restoration
You can perform recording or playback using the
SxS memory card in the other card slot while
restoration is in progress.
To update the managerial file
If clips cannot be played back, updating the
managerial file on the card may improve the
situation.
For this operation, use “Update Media” of “Clip”
(page 127) of the OTHERS menu.
Restoring an SxS Memory Card

Sony PMW-EX3 Specifications

General

Digital zoom	0 x
Optical zoom	14 x
Image stabilizer	Yes
Focal length range	5.8 - 81.2 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	31.4 - 439 mm
Sensor type	CMOS
Total megapixels	0 MP
Optical sensor size	1/2 \
Display diagonal	3.5 \
Interface	USB
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Expansion slots	ExpressCard/34 (x 2)
Power requirements	DC 12V
Power consumption (typical)	13.5 W
Camera shutter speed	1/33 - 1/2000 s
Minimum illumination	0.14 lx
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Maximum memory card size	32 GB
Product color	Black
Battery type	BP-U30/BP-U60
Battery life (max)	- h
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	400 mm
Width	250 mm
Height	210 mm
Weight	1900 g