Sony XDCAM EX PMW-EX1 User Manual

3-280-015-11(1)Solid-State Memory CamcorderPMW-EX1Operating Instructions© 2007 Sony Corporation

Features10Overview14x zoom lensThe PMW-EX1 is equipped with a zoom lens specifically designed for the camcorder to offer optimum picture performance.

Setup Menu List100Menu Configuration and Detailed SettingsTLCSSetting the Total Level Control System (auto adjustment system of gain, iris and shutter

Setup Menu List101Menu Configuration and Detailed SettingsSteady ShotSetting the image stabilizerOn / Off Turn the Steady Shot (image stabilizer) func

Setup Menu List102Menu Configuration and Detailed SettingsVIDEO SET MenuVIDEO SETMenu items Setting values ContentsYPbPr/SDI Out SelectSetting the com

Setup Menu List103Menu Configuration and Detailed SettingsLCD/VF SET MenuLCD/VF SET Menu items Subitems and setting values ContentsLCDAdjusting the LC

Setup Menu List104Menu Configuration and Detailed SettingsDisplay On/OffSelecting the items to be displayed on the LCD monitor/EVF screenVideo Level W

Setup Menu List105Menu Configuration and Detailed SettingsTC/UB SET MenuTC/UB SET Menu items Subitems and setting values ContentsTimecodeSetting the t

Setup Menu List106Menu Configuration and Detailed SettingsClock SetSetting the built-in clockDate/Time Set the current time and date.12H/24H12H / 24HS

Setup Menu List107Menu Configuration and Detailed SettingsTallySetting the tally lampsFrontHigh / Low / OffSet the brightness of the tally lamp on the

Setup Menu List108Menu Configuration and Detailed SettingsTrigger ModeSetting whether to trigger recording start/stop for an external device connected

Connecting External Monitors109Connecting External DevicesTo display recording/playback pictures on an external monitor, select the output signal and

Using the CD-ROM11OverviewXDCAM EX web sitesFor information on XDCAM EX, visit the following web sites:United Stateshttp://www.sony.com/xdcamexCanadah

Operating Clips With a Computer110Connecting External DevicesTo display the menus and status information on the connected monitorSet “YPbPr/SDI Out Di

Operating Clips With a Computer111Connecting External DevicesTo connect with a USB cableWhen you connect the camcorder or the SBAC-US10 SxS Memory Car

Operating Clips With a Computer112Connecting External DevicesMacintoshDrag the SxS memory card icon on the desktop to Trash.If the SxS memory card ico

Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection)113Connecting External DevicesWhen an HDV-compatible video format (SP 1080/60i, SP 1080/50i, or SP 10

Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection)114Connecting External Devicessuch a signal using the nonlinear editing system, a malfunction may occ

Important Notes on Operation115AppendixesUse and StorageDo not subject the unit to severe shocksThe internal mechanism may be damaged or the body warp

Formats and Limitations of Outputs116AppendixesPhenomena specific to CMOS image sensorsThe following phenomena that may appear in images are specific

Formats and Limitations of Outputs117AppendixesOutput formats in clip playback mode (Media mode)Analog component signals from the COMPONENT OUT connec

Backup Battery118AppendixesThis camcorder uses a backup battery to retain various setting data.A lithium battery (CR2032) for backup is mounted in the

Troubleshooting119AppendixesTroubleshootingOperating PowerSymptoms Cause RemedyThe camcorder does not power on when you set the power switch either to

Using the CD-ROM12OverviewA cover page appears automatically in your browser.If it does not appear automatically in the browser, double-click on the i

Troubleshooting120AppendixesExternal DevicesSymptoms Cause RemedyThe equipment connected to the camcorder via an i.LINK connection does not react as e

Error/Warning Indications121AppendixesThe camcorder informs you of situations where warning, caution, or an operation check is required, through messa

Error/Warning Indications122Appendixes1)(B) for the card in slot BUnknown Media(A)1)Please Change.A partitioned memory card or one that contains recor

About i.LINK123AppendixesThis section explains the specifications and features of i.LINK.What is i.LINK?i.LINK is a digital serial interface designed

Specifications124AppendixesPower requirementsDC 12 VPower consumptionApprox. 12 W (Typical) (Recording, EVF On, LCD monitor Off)Peak inrush current(1)

Specifications125AppendixesFilter threadM77 mm, pitch 0.75 mmMicroON/OFF switchableCameraPickup device1/2-inch type, CMOS image sensorEffective pictur

Specifications126AppendixesAnalog composite/YC signals: NTSC or PALCOMPONENT OUT connectorMini D connector (1)Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75ΩPb / Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75ΩHe

Specifications127AppendixesNotes• Always make a test recording, and verify that it was recorded successfully.SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF AN

Index128AppendixesAA/V OUT connector 110AC adaptor 22AC power source 22ACCESS lamps 30Accessory shoe 14add shot marks 86AF mode 49AGC mode 41A

Index129Appendixesdelete a clip 84DELETE CLIP 84delete shot marks 86Detail 72DF 51diopter compensation 25Direct Menu 107Direct menu 19, 37, 41

Parts Identifications13Overview1. External microphone holder (page 53)2. Built-in microphone (page 53)3. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor (page 24

Index130AppendixesKKnee 73LLanguage 106Last Clip DEL 57, 75LCD 25, 103LCD B.LIGHT + and – buttons 25LCD B.LIGHT switch 25LCD monitor 24LCD/VF S

Index131AppendixesShockless White 100SHOT MARK 85SHOT MARK screen 85SHOT MARK1 85Shot Mark1 57SHOT MARK1 ADD 86SHOT MARK1 DEL 86SHOT MARK2 85S

Parts Identifications14Overview8. Viewfinder (page 25)9. Eyecup (page 25)10. Eyepiece focusing knob (page 25)11. Headphone jack (stereo mini jack) (pa

Parts Identifications15OverviewOperation panel on the handle28. MONITOR VOL (volume) buttons (page 54, page 80)29. THUMBNAIL button (page 78)30. PLAY/

Parts Identifications16Overview55. PUSH AF (momentary auto focus) button (page 48)Side operation panel56. ND filter select switch (page 36)57. ASSIGN

Parts Identifications17OverviewControls on the grip76. REC START/STOP button (page 33)77. RELEASE (grip release) button (page 27)78. REC REVIEW button

On-Screen Indications18OverviewWhen this unit is in Camera mode (mode for recording), pressing the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button displays the statuses and

On-Screen Indications19Overview5. Time data indication [M] (page 52)6. Media remaining indication [M] (page 32)7. Zoom position indication [M] (page 4

2For 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 o

On-Screen Indications20OverviewThe Direct menu of the selected items appears.3 Tilt the joystick or rotate the jog dial to select the setting then pre

Power Supply21PreparationsYou 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 batt

Power Supply22PreparationsNoteThe operating time on a battery pack depends on the condition (new or old) of the battery pack and the ambient temperatu

Setting the Clock23PreparationsNoteThe battery pack mounted on the camcorder is not charged even if you set the mode switch of the BC-U1 to the CHARGE

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder24Preparations2 Tilt the joystick or turn the jog dial to set the year then press the joystick or dial.The cur

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder25PreparationsAdjusting the backlightTurning the backlight on/offThe backlight may not be necessary for viewin

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder26PreparationsAdjusting the backlightThe brightness of the backlight for the EVF can be switched between High

Adjusting the Grip / Using the IR Remote Commander27PreparationsThe grip rotates approx. 120 degrees to support a variety of shooting styles.Holding t

Using the IR Remote Commander28PreparationsNoteTo avoid malfunctions, the remote control function is automatically deactivated when the camcorder is t

Handling SxS Memory Cards29PreparationsThis camcorder records audio and video on SxS memory cards (optional) inserted in the card slots.Usable SxS mem

Table of Contents3OverviewPackage Configuration ... 8Features ...

Handling SxS Memory Cards30PreparationsNoteDo not operate the write-protect switch of an SxS memory card while it is set in the camcorder. Temporarily

Handling SxS Memory Cards31PreparationsNotes• Data are not guaranteed if the power is turned off or a memory card is removed while the card is being a

Handling SxS Memory Cards32PreparationsIn Camera mode, you can check the time remaining for the SxS memory cards loaded in the card slots on the LCD m

Basic Operation Procedure33RecordingBasic recording can be performed with the following procedures:Preparations1 Mount a fully charged battery pack.2

Basic Operation Procedure34RecordingFull Auto mode is turned on, activating the TLCS (Total Level Control System) (page 100).Thus Auto Iris, AGC (Auto

Selecting the Video Format35RecordingLYou can select various video formats for recording/playback using “Video Format” (page 108) of the OTHERS menu.T

Switching the ND Filters36RecordingWith “PAL Area” selectedPress the MENU button to set the camcorder to Menu mode, display the OTHERS menu with , and

Adjusting the White Balance37RecordingThe white balance must be adjusted to suit to the color temperature of the light source.You can select the adjus

Adjusting the White Balance38RecordingExecute auto white-balance adjustment according to the color temperature of the light source.The adjustment valu

Displaying the Markers and Zebra Patterns39RecordingDuring recording, various markers and zebra patterns can be inserted into the image on the LCD mon

Table of Contents4RecordingBasic Operation Procedure ... 33Selecting the Video Format ...

Displaying the Markers and Zebra Patterns40RecordingA zebra pattern(s) can be inserted to the picture on LCD monitor/EVF screen to check the appropria

Setting the Gain41RecordingYou can set the gain of the video amplifier according to the brightness of the subject.Select the setting mode required by

Setting the Electronic Shutter42RecordingThe electronic shutter of the camcorder permits you to change the shutter speed (the accumulation time per re

Setting the Electronic Shutter43RecordingAngle (standard angle) modeSet “Mode” to “Angle,” and specify the shutter angle with “Shutter Angle.”You can

Adjusting the Iris44RecordingAdjust the iris opening according to the brightness of the subject. You can adjust it manually or automatically.Auto Iris

Adjusting the Zoom45RecordingYou can adjust the zoom in Manual mode or Power (Servo) mode on this camcorder.Manual Zoom modeRotate the zoom ring to ad

Adjusting the Zoom46RecordingTo adjust with the power zoom lever on the gripPress the W (wide) side for a wider angle or the T (telephoto) side for a

Adjusting the Focus47RecordingYou can select any of three modes for focus adjustments.Full MF (Full Manual Focus) modeOnly adjustment with the focus r

Adjusting the Focus48RecordingPeakingWhen you press the PEAKING button, the peaking function is activated. This function emphasizes the contours of th

Adjusting the Focus49RecordingActivating the MF Assist function using the Direct menuThe current focus adjustment mode is displayed on the screen when

Table of Contents5Using External Inputs ... 53Using an External Microphone ...

Eliminating Picture Blurring (Steady Shot) / Reducing Flickers50RecordingBy activating the Steady Shot function, blurring of images due to camera shak

Setting the Time Data51RecordingTime data, such as the timecodes, user bits, and the clock time, are recorded with pictures.For the timecode, three ru

Setting the Time Data52Recording1)The frame digits in “Setting” are limited to 00, 04, 08, 12, 16, and 20. The frame at the beginning of recording is

Recording Audio Signals53RecordingTwo channels (CH-1/CH-2) of audio can be recorded (Linear PCM recording) in synchronization with video recording.You

Recording Audio Signals54Recording3 Set the corresponding AUDIO IN switch (CH-1 or CH-2) to EXT.4 Set the corresponding LINE/MIC/+48V switch (CH-1 or

Outputting the Color Bars and Reference Tone / Recording Shot Marks55RecordingThe camcorder can output a color-bar signal in place of the camera pictu

Rec Review / Changing Functions of the Assignable Buttons56RecordingYou can review the last recorded clip on the screen (Rec Review).Press the REC RE

Interval Recording57Recording2 Select the button to which you wish to assign a function.3 Select the function to be assigned.4 Exit the menu.The assi

Interval Recording58RecordingFor details on menu operations, see “Basic Menu Operations” on page 94.1 Select “Interval Rec” of the CAMERA SET menu.2 S

Frame Recording59RecordingThe Frame Recording function is especially effective for clay animation recording.The specified number of frames are recorde

Table of Contents6PlaybackPlaying Back Clips ... 77Thumbnail Screen ...

Slow & Quick Motion Recording60RecordingStopping Frame RecordingSet “Setting” of “Frame Rec” of the CAMERA SET menu to “Off.” Recording stops and

Slow & Quick Motion Recording61Recording2 Set “Setting” to “On.”The camcorder enters Slow & Quick Motion mode.When the special recording mode

Freeze Mix: Image Alignment62RecordingUsing the Freeze Mix function, an image (still picture) of a recorded clip can be temporarily superimposed on th

Shot Transition63RecordingThe Shot Transition function helps you to easily obtain complex picture effects by registering camera settings or conditions

Shot Transition64RecordingWhen adjustments are required, set the mode to Store.Before you start recording using the Shot Transition function, make the

Shot Transition65RecordingOff: Not to link to recording start (To use the A or B button to start the transition and specify the target shot) Shot-A: T

Shot Transition66Recording3 Press the MODE button to display “Execute” in the shot-transition operation area.4 Press the REC START/STOP button.Recordi

Fader Function67RecordingUsing the Fader function, you can start a recording by fading in a scene or end a recording by fading out of a scene.The fade

Fader Function68RecordingFor fading in a scenePress the ASSIGN button to which you assigned the Fader function in STBY (recording standby) status.The

Picture Profiles69RecordingYou can customize the picture quality, depending on the conditions or circumstances of recording, and store them as a pictu

Table of Contents7Connecting External DevicesConnecting External Monitors ... 109Operating Clips With a Comp

Picture Profiles70RecordingThe camcorder is adjusted to the picture quality specified by the selected Profile. (If you select “OFF,” the camcorder wil

Picture Profiles71RecordingThe values when “Off” is selected at “SEL” of the PICTURE PROFILE menu are shown in bold face (example: Standard).Picture P

Picture Profiles72RecordingWhiteSetting the white balance offset and the color temperature of the preset whiteOffset WhiteOn / OffSet to “On” to shift

Picture Profiles73RecordingSkin Tone DetailAdjusting the details to be applied to the areas of a specific color phaseSettingOn / OffSet to “On” to ena

Picture Profiles74Recording1)To execute “Area Detection”1. Select “Area Detection.”A square marker that indicates the detection area appears in the ce

Deleting Clips75RecordingIn Camera mode, the Last Clip DEL function for deleting the last recorded clip and the All Clips DEL function for deleting al

Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data76RecordingYou can store all the menu settings (including picture profiles) as a setup file on an SxS memory card.B

Playing Back Clips77PlaybackTurning the camcorder on with the power switch set to MEDIA sets it to Media mode, and the clips recorded on the SxS memor

Playing Back Clips78Playback8. Special recording informationIf the selected clip was recorded in a special recording mode (S&Q Motion, Interval Re

Playing Back Clips79PlaybackPress the THUMBNAIL button to return to the thumbnail screen.Notes• The playback picture may be momentarily distorted or f

Package Configuration8OverviewMake sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder.The number in parentheses indicates the number of that i

Playing Back Clips80PlaybackCueing upTo return to the top of the current clipPress the PREV button.• When you press the button in normal or fast-forwa

Clip Operations81PlaybackIn Media mode, you can operate the clips or confirm and change the subsidiary data for clips using the Clip Operation menus.T

Clip Operations82PlaybackDisplaying a Clip Operation menuPress the joystick or the jog dial.The Clip Operation menu for the current display pops up.Se

Clip Operations83PlaybackWhen you select “DISP CLIP INFO” from a Clip Operation menu, the CLIP INFO screen appears.1. Image of the current clip2. Imag

Clip Operations84Playback1 Select “OK MARK DEL” from the Clip Operation menu.The information screen for the selected clip appears, and a confirmation

Clip Operations85Playback1 Pause the playback or select a clip on the thumbnail screen then press the joystick or the jog dial.The corresponding Clip

Clip Operations86PlaybackSHOT MARK2: To display thumbnails only of the frames marked with shot mark 2SHOT MARK screen exampleThe detailed information

Clip Operations87PlaybackThe information screen for the selected frame appears and a confirmation message is displayed below the image.3 Select “Execu

Showing the Status Screens88Status DisplaysThis camcorder provides status screens of five kinds in Camera mode and four kinds in Media mode, permittin

CAMERA Status Screen89Status DisplaysThe settings and statuses related to image shooting are displayed.The CAMERA status screen is obtained only in Ca

Features9OverviewThe PMW-EX1 is a highly compact and high-performance XDCAM EX1) camcorder that uses SxS1) memory cards, as its recording medium. The

AUDIO Status Screen90Status DisplaysInformation regarding audio signals is displayed.The display configuration varies between Camera mode and Media mo

VIDEO Status Screen / BUTTON/REMOTE Status Screen91Status DisplaysThe information on video formats and settings for the COMPONENT OUT, SDI OUT, A/V OU

BATTERY/MEDIA Status Screen92Status DisplaysThe information on the battery pack and SxS memory cards is displayed.Battery: Battery charge remainingThe

Overview of the Setup Menus93Menu Configuration and Detailed SettingsThis camcorder permits you to make various settings for recording and playback wi

Basic Menu Operations94Menu Configuration and Detailed SettingsThis section covers basic operations for setting the Setup menu items. Menu controlsMEN

Basic Menu Operations95Menu Configuration and Detailed SettingsExample: When the cursor is located at (CAMERA SET menu icon)NoteWhen the camcorder i

Basic Menu Operations96Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings4 For the item that has subitems, turn the jog dial or tilt the joystick back or forth

Setup Menu List97Menu Configuration and Detailed SettingsThe functions and available settings of menus are listed below.The default settings set at th

Setup Menu List98Menu Configuration and Detailed SettingsShot TransitionSetting the operating conditions of Shot TransitionTrans Time2 to 15 sec (4 se

Setup Menu List99Menu Configuration and Detailed SettingsInterval RecSetting the Interval Recording functionSettingOn / OffTurn the Interval Recording