Manual for PMW-EX1R

Manual for PMW-EX1R

Brand: SONY

Category: Camcorder

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Available Languages: EN , ES

Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:24 a.m.

Warranty Information

Sony is not liable for damages due to unit failure or inability to record content.

Overview

Package Configuration

Make sure you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.
  • Lens hood with lens cap (1)
  • Large eyecup (1)
  • USB cable (1)
  • AV connecting cable (1)
  • Component video cable (1)
  • Cold shoe kit (1)
  • BP-U30 battery pack (1)
  • BC-U1 battery charger (1)
  • Shoulder strap (1)
  • Lithium battery (CR2032 for backup) (1)
  • Lithium battery (CR2025 for the IR Remote Commander) (1)
  • CD-ROM: Utility Software for Solid-State Memory Camcorder and Recorder (XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software, SxS Device Driver Software) (1)

Features

The PMW-EX1R is a highly compact and high-performance XDCAM EX camcorder that uses SxS memory cards as its recording medium.

Multiple-format recording

Offers a wide array of recording formats for multiple content creation applications, including HD video of 1080 or 720 effective scan lines, and DVCAM-compatible mode.

A New Generation of HD Recording System

  • New nonlinear recording media (SxS memory cards)
  • HD recording using the “MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec
  • Selectable bit rates (35 Mbps or 25 Mbps)
  • Long recording time
  • High-quality uncompressed audio recording
  • IT friendly file-based recording in MP4 format
  • Instant-access thumbnail display with “Expand” function

Cutting-edge Camera Technologies

  • 1/2-inch type three “Exmor” CMOS sensors
  • 14x zoom lens with independent rings for zoom, focus, and iris adjustment

Versatile focus-assistance functions

  • One-push Auto Focus
  • MF Assist
  • Expanded Focus
  • Peaking
  • Optical Image Stabilizer (Steady Shot)

Creative Recording Modes and Settings

  • 23.98P native recording
  • Slow & Quick Motion function
  • Slow Shutter function
  • Selectable gamma curves
  • Interval Recording function
  • Frame Recording function
  • Shutter-angle settings
  • Picture Profile feature
  • Shot Transition function
  • Picture Cache function

A variety of functions and designs for high operability

  • Depth-of-field indicator
  • Brightness-level display
  • Histogram indicator
  • 3.5-inch color LCD monitor
  • Easy-to-see color viewfinder
  • Rotary grip
  • Four assignable buttons
  • Zoom and recording start/stop operations enabled both on the handle and the grip
  • Long operating time with a battery pack
  • Wide array of interfaces, including USB, i.LINK, and HDMI
  • ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)
  • Built-in ND filter wheel
  • Selectable gain
  • High-speed picture search: ×4, ×15, ×24
  • Freeze Mix function
  • Image Inversion function
  • IR Remote Commander supplied

Troubleshooting and error codes

Error indication on LCD/EVF Buzzer Tally lamps Cause and measures
E + Error code Continuous Rapidly flashing The camcorder may be defective. Turn off the power and consult Sony service personnel.
Media Near Full Intermittent Flashing Free space on the SxS memory card has become insufficient. Replace it with another at the earliest opportunity.
Media Full Continuous Rapidly flashing No space is left on the SxS memory card. Recording, clip copying and clip division cannot be performed. Replace it with another.
Battery Near End Intermittent Flashing The battery power will be exhausted soon. Charge the battery pack at the earliest opportunity.
Battery End Continuous Rapidly flashing The battery pack is exhausted. Recording cannot be performed. Connect a power source via the DC IN connector or stop operation to charge the battery pack.
Temperature High Intermittent Flashing The internal temperature has risen above a safe operation limit. Suspend operation, turn off the power, and wait until the temperature falls.
Voltage Low Intermittent Flashing The DC IN voltage has become low (stage 1). Check the power supply.
Insufficient Voltage Continuous Rapidly flashing The DC IN voltage is too low (stage 2). Recording cannot be performed. Connect other power source.
Battery Error, Please Change Battery. An error was detected with the battery pack. Replace the battery pack with a normal one.
Backup Battery End, Please Change. The remaining power of the backup battery is insufficient. Replace the battery with a new one.
Unknown Media(A)1) Please Change. A partitioned memory card or one that contains recorded clips exceeding the number permitted with this camcorder is loaded. This card cannot be used with this camcorder. Remove it and load a compatible card.
Media Error, Media(A)1) Needs to be Restored An error occurred with the memory card. The card requires restoration. Remove the card, load it again, and restore it.
Reached Clip Number Limit The maximum number of clips for a single memory card is reached. No more clip can be recorded on the card. Replace it with another card.
Cannot Record on Media(A)1) Recording cannot be done, as the memory card is defective. As playback may be possible, it is recommended to replace it with another card after copying the clips, as required.
Media Error, Cannot Record to Media(A)1) Neither recording nor playback can be done, as the memory card is defective. It cannot be operated with this camcorder. Replace it with another card.
Media Error, Cannot Use Media(A)1) It cannot be operated with this camcorder. Replace it with another card.
Cannot Use Media(A)1) Unsupported File System A card of a different file system was inserted. It cannot be used with this camcorder. Replace it with another card.
Video Format Mismatch The external signal input via the i.LINK connection cannot be recorded, as the Video Format setting is different from the signal format of the external input signal. Change "Video Format" of the OTHERS menu to match it to that of the external signal.
Copy Protected Input, Cannot Record The external signal input via the i.LINK connection cannot be recorded, as the stream is copy-protected. Check the input signal.
DVCAM Input Cannot Record The external signal input via the i.LINK connection cannot be recorded, as it is a DV stream.
Media Error, Playback Halted An error occurred in reading data from the memory card, and playback cannot be continued. If this frequently occurs, change the memory card after copying the clips, as required.
Media(A)1) Error Recording cannot be done, as an error occurred with the memory card. If this frequently occurs, change the memory card.
HDD A2) Battery Near End Intermittent Flashing The battery power of the connected HDD will be exhausted soon. Change the battery at the earliest opportunity.
HDD A2) Battery End Continuous Rapidly flashing The battery of the connected HDD is exhausted. Recording cannot be performed. Stop operation to change the battery.
Not Enough Capacity Change Media (A)1) There is not enough capacity for copying. Replace the card with another one.
Reached Duplication Limit Change Media (A)1) The card have already ten clips having the same name as that you tried to duplicate. Replace the card with another one.
Not Enough Capacity Cannot Divide There is not enough capacity for dividing a clip.
Media Reached Rewriting Limit Change Media (A)1) The memory card comes to the end of its service life. Make a backup copy and replace the card with another one as soon as possible. Recording/playback may not be performed properly if you continue to use the card. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the memory card.
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