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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-220R (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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Service dokumenten. or if they become corroded due to prolonged outdoor use. Dette produkt er fremstilt av Sony If the above occurs, contact your Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku representative. Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Autorisert representant for EMC og...
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 Selecting the Drive Mode ..........14 Selecting the drive .............15 Installing on the Camcorder ..........15...
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.
Mobile Storage Unit • PXU-MS240 A firmware update for the camcorder may be necessary when connecting to the PMW-EX1. For details, contact your Sony representative. When connected to the PMW-500, this unit can only be used for recording in FAT mode. Features Long recording times on 1.8-inch,...
To read the Operating Instructions contained retracted. in the CD-ROM disc, do the following: Based on product testing conducted by Sony. Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD- Proper functioning and protection from ROM drive.
If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM, Lights in orange while the HDD is being you can purchase a new one to replace it. accessed. Contact your Sony representative. For more information on this indication, see “Status Indications” (page 24). Names and Functions of...
Note and all previously recorded data will be lost. Be sure to back up any important data For safety, use only the Sony battery packs before changing the mode. and battery chargers (AC adaptors) listed below.
To mount a battery pack • PMW-320L Insert the battery pack into the battery slot, • PMW-F3K and slide it in to lock. • PMW-F3L • PMW-500 When using the following models, use [73GB×3] mode. • PMW-EX1 • PMW-EX3 • PMW-EX30 Select the drive mode before turning on the power.
Connect the unit to a camcorder or Note recorder, and format the HDD. When installing this unit onto the For more information on formatting, see PMW-EX1, be sure to consult your Sony “Formatting” (page 18). representative. If you accidentally changed the MODE SELECT switch...
Depending on the installation position, this unit may come into contact with other accessories mounted on the camcorder, or Adjust the angle of the shoe adaptor. interfere with operation of the camcorder. The shoe adaptor attachment angle can Be careful when adjusting the installation be adjusted across the range from 0 angle and the position of the cable.
Operations Recording Camcorder Video on This Unit Select the drive When the MODE SELECT switch is set to [73GB×3], use the DRIVE SELECT switch to select the drive that the camcorder records to or plays back from. Power the unit on The PMW-EX3 is illustrated here.
immediately after changing the drive mode. Note Even if this message appears, you can still This unit supports the Quick Motion perform formatting from the camcorder’s shooting mode of the XDCAM EX menu screens. camcorder, but it does not support Slow Motion shooting.
• If the PHU connection cable is Playing Back Video Clips disconnected during recording, recording on a Recorder will stop. The data recorded up to that point is stored, but integrity of such data When you connect this unit to a is not guaranteed.
Note Power cannot be supplied from the computer. Connect this unit to the BC-U1 or BC-U2 battery charger using the DC power output cord supplied with the battery charger. Battery charger Connect the AC power cord of the battery charger, and set the mode select switch on the battery charger to the DC OUT.
When using the unit in [73GB×3] Select “USB Mass Storage Device mode, select the drive on which the (X:)” from the menu that appears. video clips are stored. Disconnect the USB cable when the Power this unit on by pressing the message notifying that it is safe power switch for about three seconds.
Storage temperature Specifications –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Storage humidity 8% to 90% (no condensation) Operating altitude General –300 m to +5,000 m (–984 feet to +16,400 feet, 54 kPa Interface (0.5 atm)) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) Storage altitude Hard disk –300 m to +12,000 m...
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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...
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Status indication Status of this unit, and what to do about errors and warnings ACCESS POWER BATTERY Flash Flash Flash A change in the MODE SELECT switch setting (1 second (1 second (1 second has been detected. Perform the mode switching interval) interval) interval)