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Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. The supplied CD-ROM includes the Operating Instructions for the PHU-120K (Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese and Russian versions). For more details, see “Using the CD-ROM Manual” on page 11.
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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these VORSICHT numbers whenever you call upon your Sony Das Gerät ist nicht tropf- und dealer regarding this product. spritzwassergeschützt. Es dürfen keine mit Model No.
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AVERTISSEMENT If you have any questions about this product, you may contact your Sony N’exposez pas les batteries à une chaleur Authorized Dealer or your Sony Account excessive, au soleil ou près d’un feu par Manager. The number below is for the FCC exemple.
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This product is intended for use in the For the customers in Europe following Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light The manufacturer of this product is Sony industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
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Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony De producent van dit product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japon. Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Le représentant agréé pour EMC et la De gemachtigde vertegenwoordiger voor sécurité produit est Sony Allemagne...
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Selle seadme tootja on Sony Corporation, A termék gyártója: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japán. Japan. EMC ja toodete ohutuse volitatud esindaja Az EMC és a termékbiztonsággal on Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger kapcsolatos kérdésekben illetékes: Sony Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Stuttgart, Germany. Huoltoon sekä takuun liittyvissä asioissa pyydämme ottamaan yhteyttä huolto-/takuupisteisiin, jotka ovat mainittuna erillisessä huolto tai takuu tiedotteessa. Tillverkaren av denna produkt är Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Auktoriserad representant för EMC och produktsäkerhet är Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
Table of Contents HDD Handling Precautions ...........9 Outline ...................10 Compatible Devices ............10 Features ................10 Using the CD-ROM Manual ...........11 Preparations ...............11 To Read the CD-ROM Manual .........11 Names and Functions of Parts ........12 Preparations ................13 Mounting the Battery Pack ..........13 Installing on the Camcorder ..........13 Camcorder installation position ........14 Installation on the camcorder ........14...
Do not use in areas of low HDD Handling atmospheric pressure Do not use the HDD in areas of low Precautions atmospheric pressure (areas 5,000 m (16,400 feet) or more above sea level). Doing so can damage the unit, destroy data, or result in failure to record properly.
A firmware update for the camcorder may be it very difficult to recover previously necessary when connecting to the PMW-EX1. recorded data by physically destroying the For details, contact your Sony representative. internal HDD. Features Long recording times on 1.8-inch,...
To Read the CD-ROM Manual retracted. To read the Operating Instructions Based on product testing conducted by Sony. contained in the CD-ROM disc, do the Proper functioning and protection from damage are not guaranteed.
E ACCESS indicator Names and Functions of Lights in orange while the HDD is being Parts accessed. For more information on this indication, see “Status Indications” (page 22). F DC IN (DC power input) connector Supply power to this unit by connecting the DC power output cord that is supplied with the BC-U1 or BC-U2 battery charger.
Operating Instructions of the battery charger. Installing on the Camcorder Note When installing this unit onto the PMW-EX1, be sure to consult your Sony representative. Use the shoe adaptor and PHU connection cable to install this unit on the camcorder. Preparations...
Camcorder installation Installation on the camcorder position Attach the shoe adaptor to this unit. To use this unit, install it on the accessory shoe of the PMW-EX1 or PMW-EX3. Align the hooks of the shoe adaptor The following figures show the with the grooves of the attachment recommended mounting positions for each ring, insert them into the grooves, and...
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Adjust the angle of the shoe adaptor. Connect this unit to the camcorder with the PHU connection cable. The shoe adaptor attachment angle can be adjusted across the range from 0 degrees (horizontal) to 45 degree. To change the angle, turn the dial of the shoe adaptor to loosen it.
Note Operations This unit supports the Quick Motion shooting mode of the XDCAM EX camcorder, but it does not support Slow Recording Camcorder Motion shooting. Normal recording is not guaranteed with Slow Motion shooting. Video on This Unit Play back video Select the drive By pressing the PLAY button on the Use the drive select switch to select the...
Recording and playback • If the power is accidentally turned off during recording, recording will stop. precautions However, the data recorded up to that Recording operation in high- point is stored normally. vibration environments • The unit may stop operating if it detects •...
Select the drive on which the video Playing Back Video Clips clips are stored using the drive select on a Recorder switch. When you connect this unit to a Press the power switch on this unit for PMW-EX30 recorder, video clips stored on about three seconds to turn the unit on.
Connect this unit to the computer using Copying video clips the USB cable supplied with the Operate from the computer to copy video camcorder. clips stored on the unit. For computer operations, use the XDCAM EX Clip Note Browsing Software. When you connect this unit to the For more information on operations, refer to the computer, make sure that the USB...
Storage humidity Specifications 8% to 90% (no condensation) Operating altitude –300 m to +5,000 m (–984 feet to +16,400 feet, 0.5 atm) Storage altitude General –300 m to +12,000 m (–984 feet to +39,370 feet) Interface Dimensions (w/d/h) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) Approx.
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In this manual such SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR names are not indicated by ™ or ® marks. DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED...
A decline in HDD functioning has been detected access times, through self-diagnostics. Continuing to use the 1 second unit may result in loss of video data. Back up your interval t 3 data as soon as possible, and contact your Sony seconds off) representative. Specifications...