Sony PHU-120K User manual

Operating Instructions
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.
Professional Harddisk
Unit
4-148-304-41 (1)
PHU-120K
©2009 Sony Corporation

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Owner’s Record
The model number and the serial number
are located at the name plate on the bottom
of the unit. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ____________________
Serial No. ____________________
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil
à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution,
garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel
qualifié.
Um die Gefahr von Bränden oder
elektrischen Schlägen zu verringern, darf
dieses Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit
ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden, darf das Gehäuse nicht geöffnet
werden. Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten
stets nur qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.
CAUTION
The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing. No objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
ATTENTION
Eviter d’exposer l’appareil à un
égouttement ou à des éclaboussures.
Ne placer aucun objet rempli de liquide,
comme un vase, sur l’appareil.
VORSICHT
Das Gerät ist nicht tropf- und
spritzwassergeschützt. Es dürfen keine mit
Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Gegenstände, z. B.
Vasen, darauf abgestellt werden.
CAUTION
The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil n’est pas déconnecté de la
source d’alimentation secteur tant qu’il est
raccordé à la prise murale, même si
l’appareil lui-même a été mis hors tension.
VORSICHT
Solange das Netzkabel an eine
Netzsteckdose angeschlossen ist, bleibt das
Gerät auch im ausgeschalteten Zustand mit
dem Strommetz verbunden.
IMPORTANT
The nameplate indicating the operating
voltage, etc. is located on the bottom.
IMPORTANT
La plaque signalétique, indiquant la tension
de fonctionnement et autre, se situe sous
l’appareil.
WICHTIG
Das Namensschild mit der Angabe der
Betriebsspannung usw. befindet sich auf
der Unterseite des Gerätes.
WARNING
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
WARNUNG

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AVERTISSEMENT
N’exposez pas les batteries à une chaleur
excessive, au soleil ou près d’un feu par
exemple.
WARNUNG
Akkus dürfen keinesfalls übermäßiger
Wärmeeinwirkung ausgesetzt werden, wie
z.B. Sonneneinstrahlung, Feuer o. ä.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
When you dispose of the battery, you must
obey the law in the relative area or country.
ATTENTION
Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a
remplacement incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du
même type ou d’un type équivalent
recommandé par le constructeur.
Lorsque vous mettez la batterie au rebut,
vous devez respecter la législation en
vigueur dans le pays ou la région où vous
vous trouvez.
VORSICHT
Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher
Batterien. Batterien nur durch den vom
Hersteller empfohlenen oder einen
gleichwertigen Typ ersetzen.
Wenn Sie die Batterie entsorgen, müssen
Sie die Gesetze der jeweiligen Region und
des jeweiligen Landes befolgen.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
Not applicable in Canada, including in the
province of Quebec.
Pour les consommateurs aux
États-Unis
Non applicable au Canada, y compris la
province de Québec.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may contact your Sony
Authorized Dealer or your Sony Account
Manager. The number below is for the FCC
related matters only.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect
peripherals must be shielded in order to
comply with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name :SONY
Model :PHU-120
Responsible party
:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address :16530 Via Esprillo, San
Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number
:858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
For the customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Pour les clients au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies
with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with this directive implies
conformity to the following European
standards:
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic
Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic
Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the
following Electromagnetic Environments:
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light
industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4
(controlled EMC environment, ex. TV
studio).
Pour les clients européens
Ce produit portant la marque CE est
conforme à la Directive sur la compatibilité
électromagnétique (EMC) (2004/108/EC)
émise par la Commission de la
Communauté européenne.
La conformité à cette directive implique la
conformité aux normes européennes
suivantes :
• EN55103-1 : Interférences
électromagnétiques (émission)
• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité
électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans
les environnements électromagnétiques
suivants : E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial
et industrie légère), E3 (urbain extérieur) et
E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé, ex.
studio de télévision).
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die
CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt die
EMV-Richtlinie (2004/108/EC) der
EG-Kommission.
Angewandte Normen:
• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit (Störaussendung)
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit (Störfestigkeit)
Für die folgenden elektromagnetischen
Umgebungen: E1 (Wohnbereich), E2
(kommerzieller und in beschränktem Maße
industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im
Freien) und E4 (kontrollierter
EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio).
For the customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC
and product Safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the
addresses given in separate service or
guarantee documents.

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Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japon.
Le représentant agréé pour EMC et la
sécurité produit est Sony Allemagne
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Allemagne.
Pour toute demande relative au service ou à
la garantie veuillez vous référer à l’adresse
indiquée sur les fascicules service ou
garantie.
Der Hersteller dieses Produktes ist die Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Autorisierter Bevollmächtigter für EMC
und Produktsicherheit ist die Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Straße 61,
70327 Stuttgart, Deutschland. Für Service-
und Garantieangelegenheiten wenden Sie
sich bitte an die zuständigen Adressen, die
Sie in den separaten Service- und
Garantieheften finden.
Il produttore di questo prodotto e’ Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Giappone.
Il rappresentante autorizzato per EMC e
sicurezza del prodotto e’ Sony Germania
Gmbh, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stoccarda, Germania.
Per qualsiasi informazione riguardante
l’assistenza o la garanzia potete far
riferimento all’indirizzo che trovate sugli
stessi documenti di assistenza e garanzia.
El fabricante de este producto es Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
El importador autorizado es Sony España,
Sabino de Arana 42-44, 08028 Barcelona,
España.
Para cualquier tema relativo a servicio o
garantía por favor dirija se a las direcciones
indicadas en los documentos de garantía.
De producent van dit product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
De gemachtigde vertegenwoordiger voor
EMC en productveiligheid is Sony GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Duitsland. Voor diensten of waarborg
aangelegenheden, gelieve de gegeven
adressen in de aparte diensten- en
waarborgdocumenten te gebruiken.
O produtor deste produto é a Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
O representante legal autorizado para EMC
e segurança do produto é a Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
Para questões de serviço ou garantia dirija-
se às moradas referidas nos documentos de
serviço técnico e garantia.
Dette produkt er fremstillet af Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Autoriseret repræsentant for EMC og
produktsikkerhed er Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany.
For eventuelle garanti -og
servicehenvendelser, henviser vi til
kontaktoplysningerne i de separate garanti
og servicedokumenter.

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Selle seadme tootja on Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075
Japan.
EMC ja toodete ohutuse volitatud esindaja
on Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
Teeninduse ja garantiiga seotud
küsimustega palume pöörduda erinevates
teeninduse ja garantii dokumentides
märgitud aadressil.
Šio produkto gamintojas yra Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
EMC ir produkto saugos įgaliotas atstovas
yra Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Bet
kokiais su servisu arba garantija susijusiais
klausimais prašome kreiptis adresu, kuris
yra nurodytas atskiruose serviso arba
garantijos dokumentuose.
A termék gyártója: Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,
108-0075 Japán.
Az EMC és a termékbiztonsággal
kapcsolatos kérdésekben illetékes: Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Németország.
A felmerülő garanciális és szerviz
problémákkal a garanciajegyben, illetve
valamely független szerviz által
megadott címet keresse fel.
Produkt ten został wyprodukowany
przez Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japonia.
Autoryzowanym przedstawicielem w
zakresie EMC oraz bezpieczeństwa
użytkowania tego produktu jest Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Niemcy. W
sprawie serwisu i gwarancji proszę o
kontakt z autoryzowanym
przedstawicielem serwisu.

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Tämän tuotteen valmistaja on Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
EMC ja tuoteturvallisuuden
valtuutettuedustaja on Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
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. För eventuella garanti
och service ärenden hänvisar vi till
kontaktuppgifterna i de separata Garanti
och Service dokumenten.
Dette produkt er fremstilt av Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Autorisert representant for EMC og
produktsikkerhet er, Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. For eventuelle garanti-
og servicehenvendelser, henviser vi til
kontaktopplysningene i de separate garanti-
og servicedokumenter.
Pentru clientii din Europa. Producatorul
este Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Reprezentantul autorizat pentru
Electromagnetism si pentru
Electrosecuritate este Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. Pentru service si
garantie va rugam sa consultati adresele
specificate in documentele de service si
garantie.

8Table of Contents
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
Operations .............................................................................16
Recording Camcorder Video on This Unit .....................16
Recording and playback precautions ........................17
Playing Back Video Clips on a Recorder .......................18
Copying Video Clips to Editing Equipment ...................18
Connecting to a computer .........................................18
Copying video clips ..................................................19
Disconnecting the unit from the computer ................19
Specifications .........................................................................20
General ............................................................................20
Status Indications ............................................................22

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HDD Handling Precautions
HDD Handling Precautions
HDD Handling
Precautions
This unit is equipped with a hard disk drive
(called “HDD” below). An HDD is a
delicate and sensitive data storage device
that can be damaged by shocks, vibrations,
static electricity, high temperatures, high
humidity, and noise, resulting in damage to
data in the HDD or failure of the HDD to
record properly. Read the following
precautions carefully before using the unit,
and handle the unit with care.
Protect from excessive shock and
vibrations
Exposure to excessive shock or vibrations
can damage the HDD and destroy data
stored in the HDD.
• Although the HDD in this unit is
protected by shock absorbing material, it
can still be damaged by exposure to
excessive shocks. Be sure store the unit in
a shock-resistant container when you
detach and transport it. When handling
the unit, be careful not to drop it or throw
it.
• When you place the unit on a desk or
other surface, place it so that it rests
stably on the feet at all four corners, in a
location where it is in no danger of
tipping over or falling off. Data in the
HDD may be damaged if the unit tips
over or falls off the desk. If you think the
unit may have been subjected to
excessive shock, check to be sure that it is
operating properly before using it.
• Do not place the unit near equipment that
generates vibrations.
Do not use in areas of low
atmospheric pressure
Do not use the HDD in areas of low
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.
Do not use the unit at elevations of 5,000 m
(16,400 feet) or more above sea level or in
environments where the atmospheric
pressure is 0.5 atm or lower.
Do not use in high-noise
environments
When the unit is used in an environment
subject to loud noise, the HDD may fail to
record properly due to vibration or shock.
Power off before disconnecting
battery pack or battery charger
(AC adaptor)
Do not remove the battery pack or
disconnect the battery charger (AC adaptor)
during recording or playback. Inadvertent
removal can destroy data in the HDD.
Before removing the battery pack or
disconnecting the battery charger (AC
adaptor), check to be sure that the unit is
powered off (the POWER indicator is off).
Use within specified temperature
and humidity ranges
Store and use the unit only in locations
where the temperature and humidity are
within the specified storage and operating
ranges. The HDD may fail to record
properly in environments where the
temperature is too high or too low, and use
in such environments may damage the unit.
The unit is equipped with a sensor to
measure the ambient temperature and may
stop operating when the temperature is too
low or too high. The indicators allow you to
check the temperature detected by the unit.
If the unit stops operating because the
detected temperature is out of the operating
range, wait until the temperature returns to

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Outline
the operating range before using the unit
again.
Save video data to archive media
To guard against inadvertent data loss,
regular saving of video data to archive
media is recommended.
Destroy or erase data before
disposal
Before selling the unit or giving it to
someone else, you should take steps to
make it harder to recover previously
recorded data, for example by filling the
entire HDD with data shot in a quiet place
with the lens cover on. Note that data in the
HDD may not be completely erased when
the HDD is formatted.
If you plan to dispose of the unit, physical
destruction is recommended. You can make
it very difficult to recover previously
recorded data by physically destroying the
internal HDD.
Outline
This unit is a Professional Harddisk Unit for
Sony XDCAM EX camcorders and
recorders. It is equipped with a 1.8-inch,
120 GB hard disk.
Compatible Devices
This unit can be connected to the following
XDCAM EX camcorders and recorders.
XDCAM EX camcorders
•PMW-EX1
1)
•PMW-EX3
XDCAM EX recorder
•PMW-EX30
1) A firmware update for the camcorder may be
necessary when connecting to the PMW-EX1.
For details, contact your Sony representative.
Features
Long recording times on 1.8-inch,
120 GB HDD
Equipped with two 60 GB drives, this unit
has a combined HDD of 120 GB that allows
longer recording times and the use of an
increased number of clips with a camcorder.
The unit is also equipped with
CYBERCAPTURE ™ 2) technology,
enabling it to record up to a combined drive
maximum of 400 minutes in HQ-mode.
Its high-capacity lithium ion battery pack
allows up to a maximum of 12 hours of
continuous operation.
2) CYBERCAPTURE
Software control technology for hard disk
drives that optimizes the recording and
playback of AV data. By enabling high
effective throughput even under stressful
environmental conditions (temperature,
vibration, shocks, etc.), it helps to suppress
dropped frames.

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HDD protected from drop shocks
An HDD damping system featuring a newly
developed shock absorbing material
protects the HDD against falls from as high
as 150 cm (4.9 feet) 3).
The unit is also equipped with a 3G sensor
to protect the internal HDD against fall
shock. The 3G sensor detects differences in
acceleration and momentarily retracts the
HDD heads when acceleration rises above a
certain level.
Up to nine seconds can be recorded in
shockproof memory while the heads are
retracted.
3) Based on product testing conducted by Sony.
Proper functioning and protection from
damage are not guaranteed.
Integration with camcorder by
special shoe adaptor
The special shoe adaptor allows the unit to
be safely and easily installed on the
camcorder. The mounting angle is
adjustable, allowing the unit to be installed
in the most convenient way for your
shooting style.
Begins recording instantaneously
The unit operates in tandem with the
recording and playback functions of the
XDCAM EX camcorder or recorder when
either recording device is turned on. Built-
in buffer memory allows the unit to begin
recording instantaneously, without waiting
for the HDD activation.
Using the CD-ROM Manual
The supplied CD-ROM includes versions
of the Operating Instructions for this unit in
Japanese, English, French, German, Italian,
Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese and
Russian, in PDF format.
Preparations
The following program must be installed on
your computer in order to read the
Operating Instructions contained in the CD-
ROM.
• Adobe Reader Version 6.0 or higher
memo
If Adobe Reader is not installed, it may be
downloaded from the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com
To Read the CD-ROM Manual
To read the Operating Instructions
contained in the CD-ROM disc, do the
following:
1Insert the CD-ROM disc in your CD-
ROM drive.
A cover page appears automatically in
your browser.
If it does not appear automatically in
the browser, double click the
index.htm file on the CD-ROM disc.
2Select and click the Operating
Instructions that you want to read.
This opens the PDF file of the
Operating Instructions.
memo
The files may not be displayed properly,
depending on the version of Adobe Reader.
In such a case, install the latest version you
can download from the URL mentioned in
“Preparations” above.
Note
If you have lost or damaged the CD-ROM,
you can purchase a new one to replace it.
Contact your Sony representative.

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Names and Functions of
Parts
ABattery release button
Releases the battery pack. Keep this button
pressed and slide out to remove the battery
pack.
BBattery slot
Mount the battery pack here.
CBATTERY indicator
Flashes at 1-second intervals when
remaining battery capacity is low. Flashes
at 0.5-second intervals when remaining
battery capacity declines further to the point
where the unit cannot operate.
For more information on this indication, see “Status
Indications” (page 22).
DPOWER indicator
Lights in green when the unit is powered
on.
For more information on this indication, see “Status
Indications” (page 22).
EACCESS indicator
Lights in orange while the HDD is being
accessed.
For more information on this indication, see “Status
Indications” (page 22).
FDC 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.
Attach the protective cover when this
connector is not in use.
GPower switch
Power the unit on by pressing the switch for
about three seconds. Power the unit off in
the same way, by pressing the switch for
about three seconds.
HUSB connector
Connect to the camcorder or recorder using
the PHU connection cable. Also, connect to
video editing equipment using a USB cable.
IDrive select switch/indicator
Selects the drive (A or B) that the
camcorder records to or plays back from.
The indicator for the selected drive will be
lit.
Use the switch before turning on the power.
If the switch is used while the power is on,
the actual switch will occur the next time
the power is turned on.
JAttachment ring
Attach the shoe adaptor when installing this
unit on the camcorder.
For more information on installation, see
“Installing on the Camcorder” (page 13).
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Preparations
Preparations
Preparations
Mounting the Battery Pack
Use this unit with a battery pack mounted.
The BP-U30 Battery Pack is recommended.
You can also use the BP-U60 Battery Pack,
but be sure to observe the following
precautions when doing so.
• Depending on the installation position,
this battery pack may interfere with
operation of the camcorder.
• The BP-U60 is heavier than the BP-U30.
If this unit should be dropped with the
BP-U60 mounted, the impact is greater
than when the BP-U30 is mounted.
Handle this unit with care, being careful
not to drop it or allow it to tip over.
Note
This unit does not have a recharging
function. Before mounting the battery pack,
charge it with the special BC-U1 or BC-U2
battery charger.
For information on how to charge the battery pack,
refer to the Operating Instructions of the battery
charger.
To mount a battery pack
Insert the battery pack into the battery slot,
and slide it in to lock.
To remove the battery pack
Keep the battery release button pressed and
slide out to remove.
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.

14 Preparations
Preparations
Camcorder installation
position
To use this unit, install it on the accessory
shoe of the PMW-EX1 or PMW-EX3.
The following figures show the
recommended mounting positions for each
model.
PMW-EX1
PMW-EX3
Depending on the installation position, this
unit may come into contact with other
accessories mounted on the camcorder, or
interfere with operation of the camcorder.
Be careful when adjusting the installation
angle and the position of the cable.
Installation on the camcorder
1Attach the shoe adaptor to this unit.
Align the hooks of the shoe adaptor
with the grooves of the attachment
ring, insert them into the grooves, and
then turn the shoe adaptor clockwise.
Note
To remove the shoe adaptor, hold
down the release knob of the shoe
adaptor and turn the shoe adaptor
counterclockwise.

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Preparations
Preparations
2Adjust the angle of the shoe adaptor.
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. Adjust the
angle, then turn the dial in the opposite
direction to lock it.
3Mount the shoe adaptor on the
camcorder.
Mount the shoe adaptor on the
accessory shoe of the camcorder, and
lock it with the lock lever.
4Connect this unit to the camcorder
with the PHU connection cable.

16 Operations
Operations
Operations
Recording Camcorder
Video on This Unit
Select the drive
Use the drive select switch to select the
drive that the camcorder records to or plays
back from. Select the drive before turning
on the power.
Power the unit on
After turning on the camcorder, power the
unit on by pressing the power switch and
holding it for at least three seconds.
The POWER indicator flashes and
initialization starts. The POWER indicator
lights in green when initialization finishes
and the unit is ready to record. The
camcorder recognizes this unit as a hard
disk inserted into one of its card slots. When
the camcorder recognizes this unit, it
displays the amount of recordable time in
its LCD monitor (camera mode), just as it
does for SxS memory cards.
Press the SLOT SELECT button of the
camcorder to select the card slot where this
unit is connected.
Start recording
Recording to this unit starts when you press
the REC button on the camcorder.
For information on shooting methods, refer to the
operating instructions of the camcorder.
Note
This unit supports the Quick Motion
shooting mode of the XDCAM EX
camcorder, but it does not support Slow
Motion shooting. Normal recording is not
guaranteed with Slow Motion shooting.
Play back video
By pressing the PLAY button on the
camcorder, you can play back recorded
video clips.
For information on playback, refer to the operating
instructions of the camcorder.
Formatting
As this unit is formatted at the time of
shipping, it is ready for use immediately
after purchase.
To format the unit’s HDD, connection and
operation with a camcorder or recorder are
necessary.
1Select the drive to format while the
unit is turned off.
2Connect the unit to the camcorder or
recorder.
3Turn on the unit.
4Confirm that the unit is recognized by
the camcorder or recorder, and
perform formatting from the
camcorder or recorder.
Perform formatting for each drive.
For more information on formatting, refer to
the operating instructions of the camcorder or
recorder.
T
120min STBY STBY
A : - - - min
B: 180min
Z99

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Operations
Operations
Recording and playback
precautions
Recording operation in high-
vibration environments
• If the unit is exposed to a constant
vibration during operation, recording or
playback may be stopped to protect the
HDD. In such cases, integrity of the data
during vibration is not guaranteed.
• If recording is stopped due to vibration,
you may need to restore the HDD to start
recording again after removing the
source of vibration. However, the data
recorded immediately before the forced
stop may be lost even after HDD
restoration. The duration of data that
cannot be restored differs depending on
the camcorder model and recording
mode.
For more information on restoring the HDD,
refer to the section on memory card restoration in
the operating instructions of your camcorder.
Recording operation and data
integrity when battery power is low
or power is cut off
• When the remaining battery capacity is
low, the BATTERY indicator flashes. If
you continue to use the unit, the unit
automatically stops recording for safety
and eventually powers itself off.
For more information on the BATTERY indicator
flashing, see “Status Indications” (page 22).
• If the battery pack or battery charger is
disconnected during recording, integrity
of the data recorded is not guaranteed. All
of the data stored on the HDD may be
damaged.
• If the PHU connection cable is
disconnected during recording, recording
will stop. The data recorded up to that
point is stored, but integrity of such data
is not guaranteed.
• If the power is accidentally turned off
during recording, recording will stop.
However, the data recorded up to that
point is stored normally.
• The unit may stop operating if it detects
that the ambient temperature is lower or
higher than the HDD guaranteed
operation temperature range. This is done
to protect the unit. If this occurs, wait
until the ambient temperature returns to
the guaranteed operation temperature
range before trying to use the unit. See
“Specifications” (page 20) for the
guaranteed operation temperature range.
• If the unit stops responding during power
off (including automatic power off
because of low battery power), power the
unit off by pressing the power switch and
holding it for at least three seconds.
However, recorded data is not guaranteed
in this case.
Forcibly cutting power by disconnecting
the battery pack or battery charger may
damage the unit.
About the drop detection function
This unit is equipped with a 3G sensor to
protect the internal HDD when the unit is
dropped or overturned. The sensor detects
differences in acceleration and may activate
the drive protection function if you jump
down from a high place, run down a flight
of stairs, or otherwise cause the unit to
detect acceleration similar to that of the unit
being dropped. In such cases, the integrity
of the recorded data is not guaranteed. In
addition, the drive protection function may
not activate if a drop is combined with
vibration and flipping of the unit.

18 Operations
Operations
Playing Back Video Clips
on a Recorder
When you connect this unit to a
PMW-EX30 recorder, video clips stored on
the unit can be displayed as thumbnail
(reduced size) images and played back on
the LCD panel of the recorder.
1Connect this unit to the BC-U1 or
BC-U2 battery charger using the DC
power output cord supplied with the
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.
For details, refer to the operating instructions
of the battery charger.
2Connect this unit to the recorder with
the PHU connection cable.
Insert the card of the PHU connection
cable into one of the card slots on the
recorder.
Connect the connector of the PHU
connection cable to the USB connector
on this unit.
3Select the drive on which the video
clips are stored using the drive select
switch.
4Press the power switch on this unit for
about three seconds to turn the unit on.
5Play back the video clips using the
PMW-EX30.
For information on operating the PMW-EX30,
refer to the operating instructions of the
PMW-EX30.
Copying Video Clips to
Editing Equipment
You can connect this unit to a video editing
computer, and copy the video clip stored on
this unit to the computer. The XDCAM EX
Clip Browsing Software supplied with the
camcorder must be installed in the
computer.
Connecting to a computer
We recommend using the BC-U1 or BC-U2
battery charger to ensure a steady supply of
AC power during data transfer.
Note
Power cannot be supplied from the
computer.
1Connect this unit to the BC-U1 or
BC-U2 battery charger using the DC
power output cord supplied with the
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.
For details, refer to the operating instructions
of the battery charger.
DCOUTCHARGE
BA
TTERYCHARGER
BC-U1
0%80100
Battery charger

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Operations
Operations
2Connect this unit to the computer using
the USB cable supplied with the
camcorder.
Note
When you connect this unit to the
computer, make sure that the USB
connector on the computer is the right
shape and that the USB connector on
the cable is oriented correctly.
3Select the drive on which the video
clips are stored using the drive select
switch.
4Power this unit on by pressing the
power switch for about three seconds.
The computer recognizes this unit as
one of its hard disks.
In Windows, the unit is added as a
local disk in My Computer.
In Macintosh, a “NO NAME” or
“Untitled” device icon is created on the
desktop. (You can change the device
name freely.)
Copying video clips
Operate from the computer to copy video
clips stored on the unit. For computer
operations, use the XDCAM EX Clip
Browsing Software.
For more information on operations, refer to the
User’s Guide of the XDCAM EX Clip Browsing
Software.
Notes
• Be sure to copy video clips to the
computer before editing them. Direct
editing of video clips on this unit may
result in incorrect recording and playback
on the camcorder.
• Do not format or defragment this unit
from the computer.
• Some computers may not be able to boot
or return from hibernation with this unit
connected.
Disconnecting the unit from
the computer
For Windows
1Click the “Safely Remove Hardware”
icon on the Windows taskbar.
2Select “USB Mass Storage Device
(X:)” from the menu that appears.
3Disconnect the USB cable when the
message notifying that it is safe
appears.
For Macintosh
Drag the icon for the unit on your desktop to
the trash can (eject icon). When the icon for
the unit is in the Finder, click the eject icon
next to it.
DCOUTCHARGE
BA
TTERYCHARGER
BC-U1
0%801
00
Battery charger

20 Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
General
Interface
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
Hard disk
120 GB (60 GB drive × 2)
The capacity is for 1 GB as 1 billion
bytes.
Due to the space required by the
system area, the actual usable
capacity (user area) is less than the
value displayed.
File system
FAT32
Cluster size: 32 KB
Format the HDD from the
camcorder or recorder only.
Supported operating systems
Windows XP, Windows Vista,
Mac OS X (10.4 or later)
Using standard drivers
Recorded video playback time
HQ mode: Approx. 200 min per
drive (400 min total)
SP mode: Approx. 260 min per
drive (520 min total)
Power requirements
Battery input: 14.4 V
DC IN connector input: 12 V
Power consumption
Approx. 2.5 W
Battery operating time
Approx. 12 hours
With fully charged battery pack
Operating time may be shorter
depending on ambient temperature
and operating conditions.
Operating temperature
0°Cto40°C(32°Fto104°F)
Operating humidity
8% to 90% (no condensation)
Storage temperature
–20°Cto+60°C
(–4 °F to +140 °F)
Storage humidity
8% to 90% (no condensation)
Operating altitude
–300 m to +5,000 m
(–984 feet to +16,400 feet, 0.5 atm)
Storage altitude
–300 m to +12,000 m
(–984 feet to +39,370 feet)
Dimensions (w/d/h)
Approx. 89 × 135 × 32 (59) mm
(3 5⁄8 × 5 3⁄8× 1 5⁄16 (2 3⁄8) in)
Value in parentheses is with the
BP-U30 mounted.
Mass Approx. 220 g (7.1 oz)
(excl. battery)
Supplied accessories
Shoe adaptor (1)
PHU connection cable (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
(Japanese, English, and French
versions)
CD-ROM manual (1)
Accessories not supplied
BP-U30 Battery Pack
BC-U1 Battery Charger
BC-U2 Battery Charger
Shoe adaptor (supplied)
Dimensions (w/d/h, max.)
Approx. 48 × 36 × 37 mm
(1 15⁄16 × 1 7⁄16 × 1 1⁄2 in)
Width varies with lever position.
Mass Approx. 87 g (2.8 oz)
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.