Brand: SONY
Category: Camcorder
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for PMW-150
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:24 a.m.
Warranty Information
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Power Supply: Connect a fully charged battery pack or AC adaptor. Ensure the battery pack is fully inserted and locked. To remove, press the release button and slide upward.
Setting the Clock: Upon initial startup, an Initial Setting display appears. Use the buttons or jog dial to set the time zone and date/time.
Adjusting LCD Monitor & Viewfinder: The LCD monitor turns on when opened. It can be rotated up to 180 degrees. Adjust brightness, contrast, and color via the menu. The viewfinder (EVF) can be used when the LCD is parked or facing the subject. Adjust EVF focus and brightness as needed.
Using SxS Memory Cards: Insert SxS memory cards into the slots. ACCESS lamps indicate card status. Format cards using the camcorder's function. Check remaining recording time on the LCD/EVF.
Recording: Mount a charged battery, load memory cards, adjust LCD/EVF, and open the lens cap. Set the power switch to ON. For Full Auto mode, press the FULL AUTO button. Press REC START/STOP to begin and end recording. Use REC REVIEW to check the last clip.
Setting the Clock: Upon initial startup, an Initial Setting display appears. Use the buttons or jog dial to set the time zone and date/time.
Adjusting LCD Monitor & Viewfinder: The LCD monitor turns on when opened. It can be rotated up to 180 degrees. Adjust brightness, contrast, and color via the menu. The viewfinder (EVF) can be used when the LCD is parked or facing the subject. Adjust EVF focus and brightness as needed.
Using SxS Memory Cards: Insert SxS memory cards into the slots. ACCESS lamps indicate card status. Format cards using the camcorder's function. Check remaining recording time on the LCD/EVF.
Recording: Mount a charged battery, load memory cards, adjust LCD/EVF, and open the lens cap. Set the power switch to ON. For Full Auto mode, press the FULL AUTO button. Press REC START/STOP to begin and end recording. Use REC REVIEW to check the last clip.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| If the clock setting is cleared because of exhaustion of the backup battery... | the Initial Setting display will be displayed when you turn the camcorder on at the next opportunity. |
| While the Initial Setting display is shown, no other operation except turning the power off is permitted until you finish the setting for this display. | |
| If formatting fails | A write-protected SxS memory card or memory card that cannot be used with this camcorder will not be formatted. As a warning message is displayed, replace the card with an appropriate SxS memory card, as per the instructions in the message. |
| 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 on the LCD monitor/EVF screen. |