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1. he dial to set the temperature You can also set he color temperature from the menu WB TEMP SET p 72 To save the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B Set the white balance memory switch to A 98 A or B x8 B in step 3 of Adjusting to natural color White balance Capture a white subject such as white paper full screen in the same lighting condition as the one in which the subject is Press the one push button C amp A or 9B starts flashing rapidly It will stay on when the white balance adjustment is completed and the adjusted value is stored in 4 A or wm B Notes e When a white balance adjustment value has not been obtained successfully 4 A or 4B turns from rapid flashing to slow flashing Adjust the subject appropriately and set the shutter speed to auto or around 1 60 then try adjusting the white balance again It may take a long time to adjust the white balance depending on the recording conditions If you want to perform a different operation before completing the adjustment set the white balance memory switch B to another position to temporarily suspend white balance adjustment To adjust the white balance automatically Press the WHT BAL button A or set the AUTO MANUAL switch D to AUTO Notes e When you set the AUTO MANUAL switch D to AUTO other manual adjusted ite
2. 1 2 3 4156 1 SteadyShot 2 Exposure NUKO appears during playback of the movie recorded with the iris gain or shutter speed automatically adjusted MN appears during playback of the movie recorded with the iris gain or shutter speed manually adjusted 3 Iris appears in the iris value display area during playback of the movie recorded with the iris manually adjusted to its maximum value 4 Gain 5 Shutter speed 6 White balance 2 3 e eas a 5 lt D gt Continued gt 53 Changing checking the settings in your camcorder Continued M appears during playback of the movie recorded with MANU WB TEMP Notes The exposure correction value EV shutter speed iris and flash on off will be displayed during viewing still images When you play back the memory card on other devices the camera data may be displayed incorrectly Confirm the correct camera data on your camcorder When GPS triangulation data is displayed latitude longitude date and time of recording are displayed in the data code area e You can select UTC time or local time for the date and time display with GPS TIME DISPLAY in the menu e If you record without receiving GPS data and will be displayed Displaying the settings in your camcorder Status check
3. BLACK FADER Notes This function is automatically set to OFF the default setting when you switch the format perform the function by the MODE button or turn off the camcorder You cannot set FADER when different media are selected for the record button and the handle record button in REC BUTTON SET e You cannot set this function when the remaining space of recording media is less than 1 minute Tips e You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button p 47 When you set this function to ON COLOR you can record with the wider color range Your camcorder can reproduce brilliant and vivid colors for flowers and the beautiful blue green of tropical oceans The default setting is OFF nual ay Guisn E Notes The colors may not be well reproduced when you play back a movie recorded with this function set to ON on a TV that does not support x v Color You cannot set x v Color in the following cases When either memory card or flash memory unit is set to record in standard definition image quality SD During recording movies When you set x v Color to ON the picture profile will be disabled Continued gt 75 Press the MENU button select ii CAMERA SET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial COLOR BAR ON OFF When you select ON you can display color bars on the screen or record them on recording media This function helps you to a
4. 3 Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT1 jack Di 4 Put the microphone cable into the cable holder E PUSH lens hood release button Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it is locked To remove the lens hood with lens cover Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction to the arrow in the illustration while pressing the PUSH lens hood release button Tips e If you attach or remove a 72mm 2 7 8 in PL filter or MC protector remove the lens hood with lens cover To open or close the shutter of the lens hood with lens cover Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open the lens cover and move the lever to CLOSE to close the lens cover payers umay 11 12 Step 3 Charging the battery pack You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack L series with the supplied AC Adaptor Charger Notes e You cannot use batteries other than the InfoLITHIUM battery pack L series p 108 1 Set the mode switch to CHARGE 2 Connect the power cord mains lead to the AC Adaptor Charger 3 Connect the power cord mains lead to the wall outlet wall socket 4 Place the battery pack in the slot of the AC Adaptor Charger press it down and slide it in the direction of the arrow as illustrated The charge lamp turns on and charging Starts After c
5. BEEP REC LAMPIF MENU END 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial until the desired setting is highlighted then press the dial to confirm the setting 60min TASTBY 00 00 08 15 BEEP OFF ON MENU END Continued gt 67 68 Operating the menu Continued 6 Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen To return to the previous screen select 4 RETURN Notes The available menu items vary depending on the context of your camcorder during recording or playback Menu items Functions that return to the default settings when you switch the format perform the functions by the MODE button or turn off the camcorder Functions that can be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons it CAMERA SET menu gt P AUDIO SET menu p 78 p 71 Hie AUDIO FORMAT GAIN SET AUDIO LIMIT SMOOTH GAIN HEADPHONE OUT HYPER GAIN e INT MIC SET AGC LIMIT XLR SET MINUS AGC IRIS RING ROTATE __ DISPLAY SET menu WB PRESET p 81 WB OUTDOOR ZEBRA LEVEL PEAKING ASSIGN WB TEMP SET MARKER ATW SENS EXPANDED FOCUS SMOOTH WB TYPE AE SHIFT CAMERA DATA AE RESPONSE DISPLAY AUTO IRIS LIMIT AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY FLICKER REDUCE ZOOM DISPLAY nual ay Guisn
6. BACK LIGHT ASSIGN SPOTLIGHT ASSIGN FOCUS DISPLAY STEADYSHOT ASSIGN SHUTTER DISPLAY AE ASSIST LCD BRIGHT FOCUS MACRO ASSIGN ee HANDLE ZOOM fe SPEED ZOOM VF BACKLIGHT D EXTENDER ASSIGN VF COLOR ene asa VF POWERMODE N ue IH REMAINING COLOR BAR aN GPS TIME DISPLAY DISPLAY OUTPUT REC OUT SET menu p 77 z TC UB SET menu p 85 REC SET TC PRESET VIDEO OUT UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC RUN TC MAKE UB TIME REC Continued gt 69 70 Menu items Continued OTHERS menu p 86 LL ASSIGN BUTTON CLOCK SET AREA SET DST SET SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE DATE REC BEEP REC LAMP F REC LAMP R REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION TIME CALIBRATION Hz SMOOTH SLOW REC menu p 43 EPHREC MODE REC TIMING C EDIT menu p 58 59 61 62 PROTECT ADD TO PLAYLIST DIVIDE DELETE DELETE ALL L PLAYLIST EDIT menu p 59 ADD MOVE ERASE ERASE ALL ws CAMERA SET menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions GAIN SET BACK LIGHT STEADYSHOT etc The default settings are marked with gt The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected See page 67 for details on selecting menu items Press the MENU button select i CAMERA SET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial GAIN SET You can set gain values for H M and L positio
7. Indicator Shooting conditions w A e White balance values Memory A adjusted for light w B sources can be stored M B in memory A and Memory B memory B Follow the steps in To save the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B p 32 sec e Recording neon signs Outdoor or fireworks OUTDOOR Recording sunset sunrise just after sunset or just before sunrise e Under daylight color fluorescent lamps Indicator Shooting conditions As e Under the lighting Indoor conditions that change INDOOR in many ways such as a party hall e Under strong light such as ina photography studio e Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps Color e Color temperature can temperature be set between 2300K IMANU WB and 15000K the TEMP default setting is 6500K amp Tips e You can change the outdoor white balance setting by setting offset Press N84 one push button C while 3 outdoor is selected and turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial E to select an offset value from 7 bluish to 0 normal the default setting to 7 reddish You can also set the white balance offset value from the menu WB OUTDOOR LEVEL p 72 e You can change the color temperature Set WB PRESET to MANU WB TEMP and the white balance memory switch B to PRESET then press the 484 one push button C Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial E until the desired temperature appears on the screen then press t t
8. WB TEMP SET You can set the color temperature between 2300K and 15000K in 100K steps when you set WB PRESET to MANU WB TEMP ATW SENS You can set the auto white balance operation under a reddish light source such as an incandescent lamp or candle or under a bluish light source such as in outdoor shade gt INTELLIGENT Automatically adjusts the white balance so that scenes look natural for the light source HIGH Automatically adjusts the white balance while reducing redness or blueness MIDDLE LOW Automatically adjusts the white balance while increasing redness or blueness Notes e This is only effective when white balance is adjusted automatically e ATW SENS is not effective under a clear sky or the sun SMOOTH WB You can set the transition speed at which the color temperature values shifts from one value to another set for the white balance memory switch positions when you switch the white balance memory switch from a position to another You can select the transition speed from FAST MIDDLE and SLOW or set to OFF The default setting is OFF AE SHIFT ON OFF You can turn on or off the function When ON is selected XJ and selected value appear on the screen LEVEL You can set an offset value to adjust the automatic exposure adjustment value from 7 dark 0 standard 7 bright with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial The default setting is 0 Notes e
9. 20 FLICKER REDUCE 73 FOCUS saranane 28 FOCUS DISPLAY Focus infinity FOCUS MACRO FOCUS TiN ecann 28 FOCUS switch 28 FREE RUN srine 85 G Gain e532 a A N ei 30 GAIN button ee 30 GAIN SET prennan ninn 71 Gain switch GAMMA GPSiu esnan duana 42 GPS TIME DISPLAY 84 Gip belt aici amnas 15 GUIDEFRAME ceeee 82 H Handle record button 21 24 HANDLE ZOOM 74 Handle zoom Handle zoom lever Handle zoom switch 27 HD AUDIO FORMAT 78 HD SD SET oo eeeeeeeeeeteeeeeees 24 HEADPHONE OUT 78 aguasajay 41ND is Continued gt 1 25 126 Index Continued Headphones jack 120 Holding the camcorder Hook for shoulder strap HYPER GAIN 71 Image database file INDOOR e732 InfoLITHIUM battery pack 108 INPUT1 INPUT jack cece 10 INPUT switch ee 40 INPUT1 TRIM INPUT1 WIND INPUT2 ae INPUT jack eee INPUT2 switch INPUT2 TRIM INPUT2 WIND Insulation sheet INT MIC SENS eee 79 INT MIC SET sogon 79 Tris Tim 8 ennaa an 29 IRIS RING ROTATE 72 KNEE a koa 36 LANGUAGE 86 Large CYeCup uo eeeeeeees 16 LCD backlight eee 15 LCD BACKLIGHT LEVEL PTE A 83 94 LCD BRIGHT nsnsi 83 LCD COLOR 83 LCD screen Lens Lens cover lever 4 Lens hood with lens cover 11 LOCAL TIME
10. e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories On trademarks NXCAM logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Memory Stick 5 Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Dua Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo MagicGate MAGICGATE MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation is a trademark of Sony Corporation x v Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of U S Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the U S and other countries HDMI HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Intel Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Adobe the Adobe logo and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries
11. e Only the file name is displayed if the folder structure does not conform to the universal standard No sound or only a low sound is heard e Turn up the volume p 51 e Movies recorded using SMOOTH SLOW REC do not have sounds e is displayed on the screen The recording media you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time e The recording media you are playing was recorded with HYPER GAIN set to ON e Bars will be displayed for the camera data of the movies recorded with SMOOTH SLOW REC or COLOR BAR set to ON e Bars will be displayed for the exposure correction value and flash information of the still images created with PHOTO CAPTURE Multich appears on the LCD screen e This appears when you play back movies recorded with 5 1ch surround sound 5 1ch surround sound is down mixed to 2ch stereo and played back on your camcorder Connecting to TV Neither image nor sound is played back on the TV connected with the component video cable e Set VIDEO OUT according to the requirements of the connected device p 77 e When you are using the component video cable make sure that you connect the red and white plugs of the A V connecting cable p 55 Neither image nor sound is played back on the TV connected with the HDMI cable e Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images Neither image nor sound is
12. e You cannot add sound to the recording media after recording on your camcorder Dubbing cannot be done correctly using the HDMI cable e You cannot dub movies using the HDMI cable The camcorder is not receiving a GPS signal e Your camcorder may not be able to receive radio signals from GPS satellites because of obstructions Bring your camcorder to an open area For details on places where radio signals do not reach see page 105 The triangulating location is different from the actual current location e If your camcorder receives the radio signal reflected by surrounding buildings or weak radio signals the margin of error can be as wide as several hundred meters at a maximum BHurjooysajqnoay J Continued gt 97 98 Troubleshooting Continued Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize the camcorder e Disconnect the cable from the computer then connect it again securely e Disconnect the cable from the computer restart the computer then connect the computer to your camcorder correctly Movies cannot be viewed or copied to a computer e Disconnect the cable from the computer then connect it again e You need to install the supplied Content Management Utility to copy movies from your camcorder to your computer p 88 The computer freezes e Disconnect the cable from your computer and camcorder Reboot your computer and connect your computer and camcorder following th
13. 4 Touch YES YES gt K Notes While Executing is displayed do not operate the buttons on the camcorder disconnect the AC Adaptor Charger or remove the recording media from your camcorder The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting recording media Preventing data on recording media from being recovered Unintelligible data will be written on recording media Thus it may become more difficult to recover any original data Even if you format recording media there may be some data remaining Therefore when you dispose of or transfer the recording media it is recommended that you perform a A MEDIA EMPTY 2B MEDIA EMPTY ey MEDIA EMPTY operation Notes e If you perform this operation all stored data are deleted To avoid the loss of important images they should be saved p 88 before the operation e You cannot perform this operation unless you connect the AC Adaptor Charger to the wall outlet wall socket e Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor Charger Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor Charger during the operation Do not apply any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder during this operation 1 Operate the camcorder on an outside power source using the AC Adaptor Charger p 13 2 Set the POWER switch to ON 3 Press the MODE button 4 Touch MANAGE MEDIA MEDIA FORMAT 5 Touch the recording media to be formatted The forma
14. PLAYLIST EDIT gt Gunipy E Continued gt 59 60 Using the Playlist of movies Continued ERASE ALL select the desired recording media and image quality Touch the movie to be erased from the list vV is displayed on the selected movies Tips e Press and hold the image down to preview the image Touch to return to the previous screen Touch OK YES OK Tips Even if you erase a movie from a Playlist the original movie is not deleted e You can also erase movies by pressing the MENU button on the Playlist screen or the Playlist playback screen To change the order within the Playlist Press the MODE button Touch EDIT PLAYLIST EDIT MOVE select the desired recording media and image quality Touch the movie to be moved vV is displayed on the selected movies amp Tips e Press and hold the image down to preview the image Touch to return to the previous screen Touch OK Select the destination with gt Touch OK YES Ok Tips When you select multiple movies the movies are moved following the order appearing in the Playlist e You can also reorder movies by pressing the MENU button on the Playlist screen Capturing still images from a movie You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a still image 1 Press the MODE but
15. Turn on your camcorder then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable The USB SELECT screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically Touch A or B on the camcorder screen If the USB SELECT screen does not appear press the MODE button then touch MANAGE MEDIA USB CONNECT Click Next Follow the on screen instructions to install the software Restart the computer if required to complete the installation When the installation is completed the following icon will appear depending on the selection in step Content Manageme Remove the CD ROM from the computer To disconnect your camcorder from the computer Click the Fo icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Drive ae Touch END gt YES on the camcorder screen Disconnect the USB cable Jayndwoy e yim Gursauu09 D 89 90 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder follow the flow chart below Check your camcorder referring to the items on pages 90 to 98 v Disconnect the power source reconnect the power source after about minute and turn on your camcorder 4 Press the RESET button p 121 with a pointed object then turn on your camcorder This operation will reset the date time and area settings
16. WwW Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility e Power sources LCD screen Wireless Remote Commander p 90 e Memory card flash memory unit p 92 e Recording p 92 e Playback p 95 e Connecting to TV p 96 e Dubbing Editing Connecting to other devices p 97 e GPS p 97 e Connecting to a computer p 98 Power sources LCD screen Wireless Remote Commander The power does not turn on or abruptly turns off e Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder p 12 e Use the AC Adaptor Charger to connect to a wall outlet wall socket p 12 The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on e Disconnect the AC Adaptor Charger from the wall outlet wall socket or remove the battery pack then reconnect it after about 1 minute e Press the RESET button p 121 using a sharp pointed object The camcorder gets warm e The camcorder may get warmer while you use it This is not a malfunction The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time e Ambient temperature is too high or too low or the battery pack has not been charged enough This is not a malfunction e Fully charge the battery again If the problem persists the battery may be worn out Replace it with a new one p 12 108 e The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances For example when you open or close the LCD panel it takes about 1 minute to
17. You can check the settings of the following items e Audio setup such as microphone volume level p 78 e Output signal setup VIDEO OUT etc p 77 e Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons p 47 e Camera setup p 71 e Record button setup p 24 You can check the record button setting 60min TASTBY 00 00 00 00 REC BUTTON SET 68 A REC BUTTON MEMORY STICK EXT media HANDLE REC BUTTON MEMORY STICK EXT media Co 7 A STATUS CHECK END e Recording media information You can check the estimated used and free spaces 60min TASTBY 00 00 00 00 MEDIA INFO 7 8 A Used space 23126MB cA Free space 7810MB q Used space LB o Free space Used space Cext om Free space STATUS CHECK END e Battery Info You can check the remaining capacity of the attached battery 60min TASTBY 00 00 00 00 BATTERY INFO 8 8 REMAINING BATTERY LCD SCREEN 60min VIEWFINDER 65min 0 50 CD infoLiTHIUM 100 STATUS CHECK END 1 Press the STATUS CHECK button Dj 60min TASTBY 00 00 00 00 AUDIO 1 8 a 49 3 2 O CH1 CH2 INPUT INPUT2 CH2 INPUT1 48VOFF INPUT2 48VON MA 0dB Y HEADPHONE OUT CH2 STATUS CHECK END 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial C until a d
18. media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media This size can be used with your camcorder Memory Stick media You cannot use it in your camcorder Notes e Memory Stick PRO Duo media can be used only with Memory Stick PRO media compatible equipment e Do not attach a label or the like on Memory Stick PRO Duo media or a Memory Stick Duo media adaptor e When using a Memory Stick PRO Duo media with Memory Stick media compatible equipment insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo media into the Memory Stick Duo media adaptor gt Using the camcorder e Do not hold the camcorder by the following part Microphone or Microphone holder Viewfinder Notes The camcorder is not dustproof dripproof or waterproof See About handling of your camcorder p 109 Connect cables to your camcorder with their terminals placed the correct way Squeezing the terminals into your camcorder s jacks may damage them or results in a malfunction of your camcorder Even if the camcorder is turned off the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to ON Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane About menu items LCD panel viewfinder and lens e A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions e The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured usi
19. slow through 8 fast The default setting is 3 SPEED ZOOM When you set this function to ON you can increase the zoom speed of the power zoom lever and the handle zoom The default setting is OFF Notes e When you set this function to ON the operation sound of the zoom may also be recorded D EXTENDER When you set this function to ON A30 the displayed image becomes about 1 5 times larger The image quality decreases because the image is digitally processed This function helps you to focus on far away subjects such as a wild bird away at a distance The default setting is OFF Notes The function returns to the default setting when you switch the format perform the function by the MODE button or turn off the camcorder e You cannot set this function when HD 720 60p FX HD 720 60p FH is selected in REC FORMAT p 25 Tips e You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button p 47 You can add visual effects to transition between scenes Select WHITE FADER or BLACK FADER during standby to fade in with the selected effect or recording to fade out with the selected effect Press the record button The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fading is complete To cancel before starting the operation select OFF in step The setting will be cleared every time you press the record button hag Fading in Fading out WHITE FADER
20. SDHC logo is a trademark Ss e MultiMedia Card is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual Continued gt 1 1 5 uopewuoju jeuonippy 116 Specifications Continued Notes on the License ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO i ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE lt HTTP MPEGLA COM gt 99 6 C Library Expat zlib libjpeg dtoa and pcre software are provided in your camcorder We provide thi
21. The camcorder does not keep the setting changes e Some menu items return to the default setting when the power is turned off p 69 e The LCD backlight setting and the EXPANDED FOCUS setting are not stored e You disconnected the power sources when the POWER switch was set to ON Before disconnecting the battery or the AC Adaptor Charger set the POWER switch to OFF and make sure that the access lamp is turned off There is a time difference between the point when the record button is pressed and the point that the recording movie is started or stopped actually e On your camcorder there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press the record button and the actual point that recording movie starts stops This is not a malfunction There are time differences in recording start stop points of the simultaneously recorded movies e When you do the simultaneous recording with AibH ESDH SET set to 4 MDA Cext or amp _ BSDB C gxr HEH there may be slight time lags in the recorded movies This is not a malfunction BHurjooysajqnoay The aspect ratio 16 9 wide 4 3 cannot be changed e The aspect ratio of high definition image quality HD movies is 16 9 wide Automatic focus does not function e Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO to enable the automatic focus function p 28 e Adjust the focus manually if the automatic focus does not work properly p 28 This f
22. 1 1 7 Identifying parts and controls Continued 1 Lens 11 The ASSIGN 5 AE SHIFT button and the y ASSIGN 2 button have raised tactile dots for 2 Lens hood with lens cover 11 your convenience in locating the button 3 Internal microphone 40 4 Front recording lamp 87 The recording lamp flashes if the remaining capacity of recording media or battery is low 5 Remote sensor 87 6 ASSIGN 4 ZEBRA button 47 7 ASSIGN 5 AE SHIFT button 47 8 ASSIGN 6 VISUAL INDEX button 47 9 CH1 INT MIC INPUTI switch 40 10 AUTO MAN CH1 switch 41 M AUDIO LEVEL CH1 dial 41 12 AUDIO LEVEL CH2 dial 41 13 AUTO MAN CH2 switch 41 14 CH2 INT MIC INPUT1 INPUT2 switch 40 15 ASSIGN 1 2 3 buttons 47 16 PUSH AUTO button 28 17 FOCUS switch 28 18 ND filter 31 118 10 11 12 13 i TZ K B B e e N e e e e N DAR aaa PS 19 18 1 5 14 VIDEO OUT jack AUDIO OUT jacks 55 COMPONENT OUT jack 55 HDMI OUT jack 55 Y USB jack 88 SDI OUT jack 55 RELEASE lever 20 Handle zoom lever 27 Handle record button 21 INPUT2 ja
23. Accessory shoe mount 117 Accessory shoe plate 117 ACTIVE STEADYSHOT 73 AE RESPONSE 73 AE SHIFT T aganin 72 94 didl eserini 41 AUDIO LIMIT eee 78 AUDIO MANUAL GAIN 79 AUDIO SET menu 78 AUTO IRIS LIMIT 73 AUTO MAN CH1 CH2 SWICH EEEN P EEEN 41 AUTO MANUAL switch 29 B BACK LIGHT 73 94 BATT RELEASE battery release button Battery Battery Info eee 54 BEEP grenero 87 BLACK FADER 0054 BLACK GAMMA BLACK LEVEL 35 Button type lithium battery E EA T 122 C CALIBRATION 110 CAMERA DATA DISPLAY S 82 94 CAMERA SET menu 71 CENTER scssidssvetcanssscestbcncsics 81 CH1 INT MIC INPUT1 SWE aan anioon 40 CH2 INT MIC INPUT1 INPUT2 switch en 40 Channel setting 40 Charge lamp cee 12 Charging time 13 CLOCK SET COLOR BAR s COLOR DEPTH 0 05 37 COLOR LEVEL 5 36 COLOR MODE 36 COLOR PHASE onsena 36 Connect Computer eee 88 TY annach nnes 55 Connecting cord 13 CORY siisscttbvcracssascavessssncaeteeete 39 D DATA CODE button 53 Date and time DST SET D EXTENDER 75 94 E EXPANDED FOCUBS 29 Expanded focus 0ce 29 EXPANDED FOCUS TYPE PN LEENE chiatry 82 EXPANDED FOCUS ASSIGN 7 button F FADER tnes 75 94 Flash memory unit 0 20 Flash memory unit jack
24. deep red G 7 light green to 7 deep green B 7 light blue to 7 deep blue C 7 light cyan to 7 deep cyan M 7 light magenta to 7 deep magenta Y 7 light yellow to 7 deep yellow WB SHIFT To set items for the white balance shift Item Description and settings FILTER TYPE Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift LB CC Film type color conversion and correction R B Video type correction of R and B levels LB COLOR TEMP Sets a color temperature offset value 9 bluish to 9 reddish CC MG GR Sets a color correct offset value 9 greenish to 9 magentish R GAIN Sets an R level 9 low R level to 9 high R level B GAIN Sets a B level 9 low B level to 9 high B level az oO o A Ss e a 2 lt o o z Ea Continued gt 37 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings Continued DETAIL To set items for the detail Item Description and settings LEVEL Sets the detail level 7 to 7 MANUAL SET ON OFF Turns on and off the manual detail adjustment ON Enables the manual detail adjustment automatic optimization will not be performed OFF Disables the manual detail adjustment V H BALANCE Sets the vertical V and horizontal H balance of DETAIL 2 off to the vertical V side to 2 off to the horizontal H side B W BALANCE Selects the balance of the lowe
25. recording e Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant About the remaining battery time indicator e When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate charge the battery pack fully again Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly Note however that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or if left in a fully charged state or when the battery pack is frequently used Use the remaining battery time indication as a rough guide only e The J mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery time remaining depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature About storage of the battery pack e If the battery pack is not used for a long time fully charge the battery pack and use it up on your camcorder once a year to maintain proper function To store the battery pack remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry cool place e To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off p 14 About battery life e Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one e Each battery s life is go
26. 25 Recording image quality 24 Recording lamp REC OUT SET menu AT Relay recording REMAINING onesies 84 REMOTE CONTROL 87 Remote sensor eee 118 RESET button S SAFETY ZONE ossessi 81 Screen indicators SD WIDE REC SDI HDMI COMPONENT SD SDI SET Self diagnosis display 99 SEL PUSH EXEC dial 17 67 Shoulder strap cee SHUTTER DISPLAY Shutter speed SHUTTER SPEED button Simultaneous recording SKINTONE DETAIL SMOOTH GAIN ee SMOOTH SLOW REC SMOOTH WB Specifications a SPEED ZOOM onses SPOTLIGHT cissieseascasnsss Status check oes STATUS CHECK button STEADYSHOT ee Still image eee 60 SUMMERTIME 86 94 T TC UB SET menu TC U BIT button W Warning indicators 99 Warning messages 100 WB OUTDOOR LEVEL 72 WB PRESET WB SHIFT WB TEMP SET k White balance wo 31 Troubleshooting 0005 90 TPN nets pcnipechaspan et datedne Bonde 55 TV color systems 103 U UB PRESET 44 UB TIME REC 85 94 USB SELECT 2 57 67 Using your camcorder abroad Using the menu Wide angle cece 27 Wireless Remote Commander Scott OP ars AAA 122 XLR AGC LINK ee 79 RER SET annA aA 79 XV Color ete 75 94 ZEBRA 81 94 ZOOM DISPLAY Zoom lever Zi ZOOM TINY eenia 27 Z
27. Continued gt 1 1 3 114 Specifications Continued Q headphones jack Stereo minijack 3 5 mm Input connectors INPUT1I INPUT2 jacks XLR 3 pin female MIC 48 dBu 3 KQ kilohms Variable in the range of between 60 dBu and 30 dBu in 6 dBu step by the INPUT TRIM function LINE 4 dBu 10 kQ kilohms 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms Input Output connectors USB jack mini B Remote jack Stereo mini minijack 2 5 mm TC LINK IN OUT jack Pin connector IN 0 5 V to 18 Vp p 10 kQ kilohms OUT 1 2 Vp p 75 Q ohms IN OUT switch able LCD screen Picture 8 0 cm 3 2 type aspect ratio 16 9 Total dot number 921 600 1 920 x 480 General Power requirements DC 7 2 V battery pack DC 8 4 V AC Adaptor Charger Average power consumption During camera recording using the microphone ECM XM1 and viewfinder with normal brightness 79W During camera recording using the microphone ECM XM1 and LCD with normal brightness 79W When Flash Memory Unit HXR FMU128 is used the average power consumption increases about 1 1 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 173 x 193 x 449 mm 6 7 8 x 7 5 8 x 17 3 4 in w h d including the projecting parts 173 x 193 x 449 mm 6 7 8 x 7 5 8 x 17 3 4 in w h d including the projecting parts with battery pack NP F570 173 x 193 x 449 mm 6 7 8 x 7 5 8 x
28. HD 1080 24p the frame mode is fixed to NDF X Tips What is drop frame Although 30 frames are considered as 1 second in time code processing the actual frame frequency of an NTSC image signal is 29 97 frames sec As a result the time code gradually lags behind real time as the recording gets longer The drop frame function adjusts the time code to real time In the drop frame process the first 2 frames of each second are not recorded except in every tenth minute Recording without the drop frame process is called non drop frame recording TC RUN You can select how the time code advances gt REC RUN Advances the time code only during recording Select this setting to record the time code continuous from the last time code of the previous recording FREE RUN Advances the time code regardless of operation of your camcorder Notes Even if the time code advances in the REC RUN mode the time code may not be recorded sequentially in the following cases When the recording format is changed When the images are recorded on the memory card and the flash memory unit simultaneously When the recording media is removed TC MAKE gt PRESET Records the newly set time code on the recording media REGENERATE Reads the last time code of the previous recording from the recording media and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code during the backspace editing The time cod
29. This function is not effective while you adjust the iris shutter speed and gain all manually This function is not effective temporarily when HYPER GAIN is set to ON Tips e You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as ON OFF p 47 AE RESPONSE You can select the speed at which the exposure is adjusted automatically following the changes in the brightness of the subject You can select the speed from FAST MIDDLE and SLOW The default setting is FAST AUTO IRIS LIMIT You can select the highest iris value for the automatic adjustment from F11 F9 6 F8 F6 8 F5 6 F4 8 and F4 The default setting is F11 Notes e This function is not effective during the manual iris adjustment FLICKER REDUCE gt ON Reduces flickering Flickering of the screen under a light source such as fluorescent lamps will be reduced OFF Not reduce flickering Notes Flickering may not be reduced for certain light sources BACK LIGHT When you set this function to ON E4 you can correct backlighting The default setting is OFF Notes BACK LIGHT is set to OFF when you set SPOTLIGHT to ON BACK LIGHT is set to OFF if all of iris gain and shutter speed are adjusted manually BACK LIGHT is set to OFF when HYPER GAIN is set to ON Tips e You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button p 47 SPOTLIGHT When you set this functio
30. Tips When only one slot has a memory card inserted the slot that has the memory card is selected automatically If the memory card is fully recorded during recording the camcorder continues recording automatically on the memory card inserted in the other slot Relay recording p 22 Flash memory unit You can attach a flash memory unit HXR FMU128 sold separately to your camcorder for recording movies 1 While sliding the RELEASE lever in the direction of the arrow remove the flash memory unit jack cover 2 Align the mark on the camcorder and that on the flash memory unit and slide the flash memory unit in the direction of the arrow 3 When EXT media has been attached It is necessary to reboot Execute appears on the screen touch YES Notes e If you touch NO in step 3 turn on your camcorder again You will be able to record in the flash memory unit To remove the flash memory unit Turn off your camcorder and while sliding the RELEASE lever in the direction of arrow remove the flash memory unit When you do not use an flash memory unit leave the flash memory unit jack cover attached Recording Playback Recording Recording lamp Handle record button Recording lamp POWER switch Record button Your camcorder records movies on memory cards or a flash memory unit Do the following steps to record movies This camcorder can record movies in either high de
31. a malfunction This can be improved by changing the shutter speed p 30 The image appears divided horizontally e This occurs when you light the subject using a flash This can be avoided by using a shutter speed as slow as possible p 30 Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen e This can be improved by adjusting the shutter speed p 30 Fine patterns flicker diagonal lines look jagged e Adjust DETAIL to the negative side p 38 BHurjooysajqnoay E The time code is not recorded in sequence The time code may not be recorded sequentially if you change the settings of AH SET and REC FORMAT Playback Refer also to the Memory card flash memory unit section p 92 The desired images cannot be found Images cannot be played back e Select the recording media and image quality of the image you want to play back on the VISUAL INDEX screen p 49 e Image data cannot be played back if you have modified file names or folders or have edited the data on a computer When viewing still images the file name flashes This is not a malfunction p 107 e Images recorded on other devices may not be played back or displayed in incorrect size This is not a malfunction Continued gt 95 96 Troubleshooting Continued The data file name is displayed incorrectly or flashing e The file is damaged e The file format is not supported on your camcorder p 104
32. and page 40 on the CH1 INT MIC INPUT1 and the CH2 INT MIC INPUTI INPUT2 switches Set the AUTO MAN CH1 CH2 switch E of the channel to be adjusted to MAN mj appears on the screen D 2 3 e ea 2 5 lt D o Continued gt 41 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings Continued Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial F to adjust the volume during recording or standby To restore automatic adjustment Set the AUTO MAN CH1 CH2 switch E of the manually adjusted channel to AUTO Tips e To check other audio settings press the STATUS CHECK button G e You can select LINEAR PCM or DOLBY DIGITAL when recording in high definition image quality HD The default setting is LINEAR PCM See page 78 for details e For other settings see the Pp AUDIO SET menu p 78 location information at the time movies were recorded Notes e The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception Tri GPS angulating E GPS reception status status Function No The GPS switch is set off indicator to OFF or the GPS receiver is not functioning normally Setting the headphone sound HEADPHONE MONITOR CH11 1 1 CH2 STEREO MIX You can select the channel CH1 or CH2 to output from the headphone See HEADPHONE OUT on the sound at STEREO MIX p 78 Acquiring location information Set t
33. be affected by the setting To turn on the LCD backlight press and hold the DISPLAY button for a few seconds until 7C6 F disappears Also you can turn on the LCD backlight by turning on off the camcorder Tips e You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen from LCD BRIGHT p 83 payers umay Continued gt 1 5 16 Step 5 Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder Continued Viewfinder T supplied Attach with the protruding part at the top Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it until the picture becomes clear Notes You may see primary colors shimmering in the viewfinder when you move your line of sight This is not a malfunction The shimmering colors will not be recorded on the recording media Tips e You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight from VF BACKLIGHT p 84 e To display images both on the LCD display and in the viewfinder set VF POWERMODE to ON p 84 To display images in black and white in the viewfinder set VF COLOR to OFF p 84 When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances use the supplied large eyecup To attach the large eyecup stretch it slightly and align it with the eyecup groove in the viewfinder You can attach the large eyecup facing either the right or left side Notes Do not remove the pre attached
34. code TC RUN is set to FREE RUN and TC MAKE is set to PRESET UB TIME REC Date and time are not set AREA SET DATE REC DST SET Date and time are not set SUMMERTIME x v Color EEDE ESDESET is set to HD SD or SD HD COLOR BAR Movies are being recorded FADER is selected EXPANDED FOCUS is set to ON D EXTENDER REC FORMAT is set to HD 720 60p FX or HD 720 60p FH Iris gain shutter speed or white balance cannot be adjusted manually e Set the AUTO MANUAL switch to MANUAL Tiny spots in white red blue or green appear on the screen e This phenomenon appears when using a slow shutter speed p 30 This is not a malfunction 94 The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked e This is called the focal plane phenomenon This is not a malfunction Because of the way that the image device CMOS sensor reads out image signals the subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions The LCD screen is too bright and the subject cannot be seen e Set BACK LIGHT to OFF e Set HYPER GAIN to OFF The LCD screen is too dark and the subject cannot be seen e Press and hold the DISPLAY button for a few seconds to turn on the backlight p 15 Horizontal stripes appear on the image e This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp This is not
35. displayed Finish playback operation p 49 e There is no empty space on the recording media Replace the recording media with new one delete unnecessary images p 62 or format the recording media p 65 e Total number of movie scenes exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder p 102 Delete unnecessary images p 62 e The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place e The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a warm place e A particular record button is selected to start stop recording Check the record button setting p 24 e Something wrong happened to one of recording media Stop recording of all recording media and repair the database file The handle zoom does not work e Set the handle zoom switch to FIX or VAR p 27 The access lamp remains lit even after recording was stopped e Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the memory card 92 The imaging field looks different e The imaging field may look different depending on the condition of your camcorder This is not a malfunction The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media e Depending on the recording conditions the time available for recording may be shorter for example when recording a fast moving object etc p 101
36. displayed in Y lect how to display the focal OETA OE SE AOW O CSpA ISSE multiples of 360 such as 360 x 2 distance during manual focus gt METER LCD BRIGHT Displays the focal distance in meters You can adjust the brightness of the LCD FEET screen Changes in the LCD brightness will Displays the focal distance in feet not affect the brightness of recording images SHUTTER DISPLAY a Tips You can select how to display the shutter e You can also turn off the LCD backlight p 15 speed gt SECOND LCD COLOR The shutter speed equal to the period that images your camcorder reads image data from the image sensor is defined as 360 degrees LCD BACKLIGHT LEVEL The degree is calculated based on this E S Displays he shutter speeda See ones You can adjust the color level of the LCD DEGREE panel Changes in the LCD color level will Displays the shutter speed in degrees not affect the color level of recording S definition and displayed You can adjust the backlight level of the When REC FORMAT is set to the LCD screen followings 1 60 second is defined as 360 a i gt NORMAL HD 1080 60i FX SD 480 60i HQ Standard brightness HD 1080 60i FH SD 480 601 HQ HD 1080 60i HO SD 480 601 HQ BRIGHT HD 1080 60i LP SD 480 60i HQ Brightens the LCD screen HD 720 60p FX SD 480 60i HQ HD 720 60p FH SD 480 60i HQ Notes When REC FORMAT is set to the When you connect your camcorder to outside foll
37. for making the background blurred or sharp To adjust the iris automatically Press the IRIS button E or set the AUTO MANUAL switch H to AUTO The iris value disappears or appears next to the iris value Notes e When you set the AUTO MANUAL switch H to AUTO other manually adjusted items gain shutter speed white balance also become automatic Adjusting the gain You can adjust the gain manually when you do not want to use the AGC automatic gain control AUTO MANUAL switch H to MANUAL When the gain is automatically adjusted press the GAIN button C During recording or Senet set the f next to the gain value disappears or the gain value appears on the screen Set the gain switch F to H M or L The gain value set for the selected gain switch position appears on the screen You can set the gain value for each gain switch position from GAIN SET of the irs CAMERA SET menu p 71 To adjust the gain automatically Press the GAIN button C or set the AUTO MANUAL switch H to AUTO The gain value disappears or J appears next to the gain value Notes e When you set AUTO MANUAL switch H to AUTO other manually adjusted items iris shutter speed white balance also become automatic Tips When you record high definition image quality HD movies with the gain set to 6dB and
38. on the LCD screen 21 MODE button 57 22 EXEC buttons 67 23 MENU button 17 67 PICTURE PROFILE button VOLUME button MENU button and PLAY button have raised tactile dots for your convenience in locating the buttons MENU button has a raised tactile bar for your convenience in locating the button a9u313434 ying B Continued gt 1 21 122 Identifying parts and controls Continued Wireless Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander Insulation sheet gt jon A oo po DATA CODE button 53 TC RESET button 44 SCAN SLOW buttons 49 ka BPI PREV NEXT buttons 49 PLAY button 49 STOP button 49 DISPLAY button 53 Transmitter START STOP button 21 Power zoom buttons 27 PAUSE button 49 MODE button 57 lt gt A V ENTER buttons SBF g e e N e e e e N E Notes Aim the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder e Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting Otherwise the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly When you are operating with the Wireless Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder your video device may also operate In that
39. or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format e Because the AVCHD format uses a data compression system images may be distorted in scenes where the image angle or brightness changes drastically This is not a malfunction Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on the AVCHD format your camcorder records with the high definition image quality HD In addition to high definition image quality HD your camcorder is capable of recording a standard definition SD signal in the conventional MPEG2 format Video signal MPEG 4 AVC H 264 1920 x1080 60i 1920 x1080 24p 1280 x720 60p 1440 x 1080 60i Audio signal Dolby Digital 2ch Linear PCM 2 ch Recording media memory card flash memory unit sold separately Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played back on your camcorder 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1 080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system 720p specification A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system About GPS The GPS Global Positioning System is a system that calculates geographical location from highly accurate US space satellites The GPS satellites are located in 6 orbits 20 000 km above the eart
40. play them back with the data code the gain value is displayed as Adjusting the shutter speed You can manually adjust and fix the shutter speed You can make a moving subject look still or emphasize the movement of a moving subject by adjusting the shutter speed During recording or standby set the AUTO MANUAL switch to MANUAL Press the SHUTTER SPEED button D until the shutter speed value is highlighted Change the shutter speed displayed on the screen by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial You can adjust the shutter speed in a range of 1 4 second through 1 10000 second The denominator of the set shutter speed appears on the screen For example 100 appears on the screen when you set the shutter speed to 1 100 second The larger the value on the screen the faster the shutter speed Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial G to lock the shutter speed To readjust the shutter speed do steps to Tips e You can set the shutter speed between 1 3 second and 1 10000 second with the setting of REC SET REC FORMAT gt HD 1080 24p FX SD 480 24pSCAN HQ or HD 1080 24p FH SD 480 24pSCAN HQ It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended When recording under fluorescent lamps sodium lamps or mercury lamps the picture may flicker or change colors or may hav
41. played back on the TV projector or AV amplifier connected with the HDMI cable e If you cannot view images or hear sound on the TV projector or AV amplifier connected with the HDMI cable try disconnecting and connecting the HDMI cable or turn on your camcorder again Neither image nor sound is played back on the TV or monitor connected with the HDMI cable or a commercially available 75Q ohm coaxial cable e Signals are not output from the HDMI OUT and SDI OUT jacks when the USB jack is connected The image appears distorted on the 4 3 TV e This happens when viewing a movie recorded in 16 9 wide mode on a 4 3 TV Select REC OUT SET VIDEO OUT DOWN CONVERT TYPE the appropriate down conversion type p 77 Black zone appears at top and bottom of a 4 3 TV screen e This happens when viewing a movie recorded in the 16 9 wide mode on a 4 3 TV This is not a malfunction Dubbing Editing Connecting to other devices Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected device e Set DISPLAY OUTPUT to LCD PANEL while connected with the A V connecting cable p 84 Dubbing cannot be done correctly using the A V connecting cable e The A V connecting cable is not connected properly Make sure that the A V connecting cable is connected to the input jack of the other device for dubbing images from your camcorder Sound cannot be added to the recording media after recording
42. running out For the type of memory cards you can use with your camcorder see page 2 e No memory card is inserted p 19 Fast flashing e There are not enough free spaces for recording images Delete unnecessary images p 62 or format the memory card p 65 after storing the images on other media p 88 e The image database file may be damaged p 66 a Ys Warning indicators pertaining to memory card formatting e The memory card is damaged e The memory card is not formatted correctly p 65 2a 2p Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible memory card e Incompatible memory card is inserted p 2 lt A One BO Warning indicator pertaining to the write protect of the memory card e Access to the memory card was restricted on another device BHurjooysajqnoay E Continued gt 99 100 Warning indicators and messages Continued ext Warning indicator pertaining to a flash memory unit Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are running out For the flash memory unit you can use with your camcorder see page 20 e No flash memory unit is attached p 20 Fast flashing e There are not enough free spaces for recording images delete unnecessary images p 62 or format the flash memory unit p 65 after storing the images on other media p 88 e The image database file may be damaged p 66 Kex Warning indicators pertaining to a flash memory unit
43. screen Notes When recording in high definition image quality HD the aspect ratio is fixed to 16 9 e When fSD WIDE REC is set to OFF MARKER is set to ON and the ASPECT 4 3 indicator appears automatically At the same time when CENTER SAFETY ZONE or GUIDEFRAME is not set to OFF a marker is displayed in accordance with the setting If you do not want to display a marker set MARKER to OFF p 81 VIDEO OUT OUTPUT SELECT You can select the jack to the output signal SDI gt HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO Notes When you switch the setting between SDI and HDMI the screen will go out momentarily and the image and sound will be intermitted SDI HDMI COMPONENT You can select the resolution of the output signal from the SDI HDMI COMPONENT jacks 720p 480i gt 1080i 480i 480p 480i DOWN CONVERT TYPE You can select a down convert type when you down covert video signal Use this function for outputting movies and still images recorded in 16 9 gt SQUEEZE Outputs a horizontally compressed image while maintaining its original height LETTER BOX 16 9 LETTER BOX 15 9 LETTER BOX 14 9 LETTER BOX 13 9 Outputs a vertically compressed image while maintaining its original aspect ratio EDGE CROP Outputs the central portion of the original image by cropping its right and left edges Cc ts E amp gt E Continued gt 77
44. screen Make sure that the ND filter is set correctly Tips e While recording a bright subject diffraction may occur if you close the aperture further down resulting in a fuzzy focus this is a common phenomenon with video cameras The ND filter B suppresses this phenomenon and gives better recording results Adjusting to natural color White balance SHUTTER A GAIN WHT BAL SPEED MOMEN SEL PUSH EXEC DHH aKa D E 2 3 e as a 5 lt gt D gt Continued gt 31 32 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings Continued You can adjust and fix the white balance according to the lighting conditions of recording environment You can store white balance values in memory A x8 A and memory B x8 B respectively Unless a white balance is readjusted values will remain even after the power has been turned off When you select PRESET OUTDOOR INDOOR or MANU WB TEMP is selected according to which one you previously set with WB PRESET in the toe CAMERA SET menu 1 During recording or standby set the AUTO MANUAL switch D to MANUAL 2 Press the WHT BAL button Al 3 Set the white balance memory switch B to any one of PRESET A B Select A or B for recording with the white balance setting stored in memory A or B
45. slower shutter speed On playing back movies e Your camcorder is compatible with MPEG 4 AVC H 264 High Profile for high definition image quality HD recording Therefore you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality HD on your camcorder with the following devices Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format e Movies made using this camcorder may not play back normally on devices other than this camcorder Also movies recorded on other devices may not play back properly on this camcorder Discs recorded with high definition image quality HD This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders as the DVD player recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning Save all your recorded image data To prevent your image data from being lost save all your recorded images on external media periodically It is recommended that you save the image data on a computer using the supplied application software Format the recording media using MEDIA FORMAT if images are not recorded or played back properly If you continue recording and deleting images on recording media for a long time the files on that recording media may be fragmented As a result you may not be able
46. tear tees teat eeaeteaeeee 88 Continued gt 7 Table of Contents Continued Troubleshooting WROUDIESNOOTIAG 352 ts5 ences cat co sak os ESE 90 Warning indicators and MESSAGES cee cere e ences eee eeeeeeee 99 Additional Information Recording time Of movies 00 eee eeeeeeeeeeeceee sees ceeeeaeeeeeseaeeeeeteaeeeaenees 101 Using your camcorder abroad ooo eee ce eee eee eeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeee 103 File folder structure on the memory card and the flash memory unit 104 Maintenance and precautions 0 cc eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaeeeeeeneeeeeneae About the AVCHD format vet ADOL OPO tsar Be Eases ee ed lee ues ers aad anes se About the Memory Stick Media seeren 106 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack 108 About charging the battery pack 109 About x v COlOr nsee 109 About handling of your camcorder 109 Specifications ETEA TAE 113 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ss sssessesssiesrsrrernsrnereernsreernernrrnrrnrrnsrnee 117 Screeniindicators iinan a e eed ee 123 Getting Started Step 1 Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied Memory cards are not included See pages 2 and 106 for types of memory cards that you can use on your camcorder AC Adaptor Charger AC VL1 1 p 12 Wireless Re
47. the iris you can change or close CH3 the aperture of the lens which is expressed as an F value between F1 6 and F11 The volume of the light increases the more that you open the aperture decreasing F value The volume of the light decreases the more that you close the aperture increasing F value The current F value appears on the screen During recording or standby set the AUTO MANUAL switch Hi to MANUAL az D 2 S e ae a 5 lt D gt Continued gt 29 30 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings Continued When the iris is automatically adjusted press the IRIS button E f next to the iris value disappears or the iris value appears on the screen Adjust the iris with the iris ring A When you assign PUSH AUTO IRIS to one of the ASSIGN buttons you can automatically adjust the iris while pressing and holding that ASSIGN button See page 47 for details on the ASSIGN button Tips The F value becomes close to F3 4 as the zoom position changes from W to T even when you open the aperture by setting the F value lower than F3 4 such as F1 6 The range of focus an important effect of the aperture is called the depth of field The depth of field gets shallower as the aperture is opened and deeper as the aperture is closed Use the aperture creatively to obtain the desired effect in your photography e This is handy
48. time of movies is approximately 13 hours e Your camcorder uses the VBR Variable Bit Rate format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate and this reduces the overall recording time Bit rate movie audio etc number of pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode of movies are as follows High definition image quality HD FX max 24 Mbps 1920 x 1080 16 9 1280 x 720 16 9 FH approx 17 Mbps ave 1920 x 1080 16 9 1280 x 720 16 9 HQ approx 9 Mbps ave 1440 x 1080 16 9 LP approx 5 Mbps ave 1440 x 1080 16 9 Standard definition image quality SD HQ approx 9 Mbps ave 720 x 480 16 9 4 3 Number of pixels and aspect ratio of still images Still images are created from movies 1920 x 1080 dots 16 9 Using your camcorder abroad Power supply System Used in You can use your camcorder in any PAL country region using the AC Adaptor Charger supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz range Viewing high definition image quality HD movies In countries regions where 1080 60i is supported you can view the movies with Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Polan
49. to record and save images properly If this happens save images on a separate recordable media such as a disc or computer then format the recording media p 65 Note on disposal transfer Even if you delete all data or format the recording media on your camcorder or computer you may not delete data from the recording media completely When you transfer the recording media or your camcorder it is recommended that you delete the data completely using commercially available data deletion software to prevent the recovery of your data Also when you dispose of the recording media it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the recording media About the operation of the camcorder You can operate the camcorder using the SEL PUSH EXEC dial buttons p 17 4 EXEC buttons p 67 and the touch panel However you cannot use the touch panel to make some settings such as the MENU items About this manual e Memory cards and a flash memory unit are both referred to as recording media in this manual The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera and therefore may appear different The on screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary p 18 Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories a
50. to view lt A Memory card A LB Memory card B Lext Flash memory unit D a 3 e pn a D lt D D Continued gt 51 Playback Continued Touch the playback mode then select 6 still image Playback mode N1 JAN 1 JAN 1 JAN 1 8AM 1 21AM 1 25AM 1 25AM B Cext FH a 60min cS B Cext HDR Lal 60min gt a TA T CeT G 6mh a gt JANT TANT TANT TANT gaam __121AM __125Am _ 1 25AM F JANT TANT TANT TANT uw 1a6AM __t42am __ 1 42am __ 2 00AM JANT JANT JANT JANT v 2 11AM 2 12AM 2 12AM 2 15AM JAN 1 2009 1 18 57 AM ta 1920x1080 Izim czs Touch twice the thumbnail of the still image you want to view The first touch will show the information on the still image at the lower part of the screen H J AL an 1 2009 1 18 57 AM Coane D BL 1920x1080 Izim F E C F A Date and time of recording B Resolution C Image size D Playback folder E Playback folder edge Indicates that this is the first or the last page of the playback folder This does not appear when there is only 1 playback folder F GPS data Appears on a still image that was created from a movie recorded with the GPS switch set to ON e gt appears on a still image recorded on a memory card Your ca
51. with the handle zoom switch B Using the zoom ring You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the zoom ring C Fine adjustment is also possible Notes e Turn the zoom ring C at a moderate speed If you turn it too fast the zoom speed may lag behind the zoom ring rotation speed or the operation sound of the zoom may also be recorded az o 2 3 e aa 5 lt D o Continued gt 27 28 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings Continued Adjusting the focus manually You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions Use this function in the following cases To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops To record horizontal stripes To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background When you want to focus on a subject in the background To record a stationary subject using a tripod 1 During recording or standby set the FOCUS switch B to MAN gt appears 2 Rotate the focus ring A and adjust the focus changes to a4 when the focus cannot be adjusted any farther F changes to amp when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer Tips For focusing manually e It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function Move the power zoom lever towards T teleph
52. 15 to 15 GAMMA To select a gamma curve Item Description and settings STANDARD Standard gamma curve CINEMATONE1 Gamma curve for producing tone of film camera images CINEMATONE2 Gamma curve 2 for producing tone of film camera images ITU709 Gamma curve that corresponds to ITU 709 Gain in low intensity area 4 5 G5 0 Gamma curve with 5 0 of a low intensity area gain PD Gamma curve for producing tone similar to DSR PD series x v Gamma curve similar to x v Color BLACK GAMMA To correct gamma in low intensity area Item Description and settings RANGE Selects a correcting range HIGH MIDDLE LOW LEVEL Sets the correcting level 7 maximum black compression to 7 maximum black stretch az oO o 2 Ss e 2 lt oa ov z Ea Continued gt 35 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings Continued KNEE To set knee point and slope for video signal compression to prevent over exposure by limiting signals in high intensity areas of the subject to the dynamic range of your camcorder Item Description and settings MODE Selects a mode either automatic or manual AUTO to set the knee point and slope automatically MANUAL to set the knee point and slope manually AUTO SET Sets the maximum point and sensitivity in the automatic mode MAX POINT Sets the maximum point 90 to 100 SENSITIVITY Sets the sen
53. 17 3 4 in w h d including the projecting parts with battery pack NP F770 Mass approx 2 2 kg 4 lb 15 oz including the lens hood with lens cover 2 5 kg 5 1b 7 oz including battery pack NP F570 lens hood with lens cover and microphone ECM XM1 2 6 kg 5 lb 11 oz including battery pack NP F770 lens hood with lens cover and microphone ECM XM1 AC Adaptor Charger AC VL1 Power requirements AC 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption 22 W Output voltage DC 8 4 V Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 136 x 51 x 90 mm 5 3 8 x 2 1 8 x 3 5 8 in w h d excluding the projecting parts Mass approx 270 g 9 6 oz excluding the power cord mains lead See the label on the AC Adaptor Charger for other specifications Rechargeable battery pack NP F770 supplied with HXR NX5U Maximum output voltage DC 8 4 V Output voltage DC7 2 V Maximum charge voltage DC 8 4 V Maximum charge current 3 0 A Capacity Typical 31 7 Wh 4 400 mAh Minimum 30 0 Wh 4 200 mAh Type Li ion Rechargeable battery pack NP F570 supplied with HXR NX5N Maximum output voltage DC 8 4 V Output voltage DC7 2 V Maximum charge voltage DC 8 4 V Maximum charge current 3 0 A Capacity Typical 15 8 Wh 2 200 mAh Minimum 15 0 Wh 2 100 mAh Type Li ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
54. 78 Press the MENU button select gt REC OUT SET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Notes e When you view a movie recorded in standard definition image quality SD with Spf WIDE REC set to ON on a standard 4 3 TV images of the movie may appear horizontally compressed while maintaining its original height In such a case select LETTER BOX or EDGE CROP e If you change the setting from SQUEEZE to another option or from another option to SQUEEZE the screen will go out momentarily and the image and sound will be intermitted SD SDI SET VIDEO INDEX Superimposes the index signal including aspect ratio and signal system on the SDI output signal The default setting is ON gt RP188 ATC Superimposes RP188 ATC Ancillary Time Code on the SDI output signal The default setting is ON VITC LINE SEL Set the vertical blanking line of the SD video signal to record VITC Vertical Interval Time Code between 12 and 20 The default setting is 16 AUDIO SET menu Settings for the audio recording HGHAUDIO FORMAT XLR SET etc The default settings are marked with The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected See page 67 for details on selecting menu items Press the MENU button select p AUDIO SET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial o AUDIO FORMAT You can set the audio format for high definition image quality HD recording gt LINEAR PCM p_Pc
55. ANAGE MEDIA REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE ExT to create the image database file e Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor Charger to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation Tips e The original movie will not be deleted after dubbing 1 Press the MODE button 2 Touch DUB COPY MOVIE DUB 3 Touch the type of dubbing DUB by select To select movies and dub DUB ALL To dub all movies recorded 4 Touch the recording media and the image quality of the movie to be dubbed 5 Select the movie to be dubbed unpa E Continued gt 63 Dubbing movies copying still images Continued DUB by select Touch the movie to be dubbed and mark it with v You can select multiple movies x 60min HEE A ect DUB by select OK Press and hold touch panel to PREVIEW Estimated remaining capacity of the flash memory unit Tips e Press and hold the image down to preview the image Touch to return to the previous screen When you select DUB ALL follow the instructions on the screen 6 Touch 0k YES K Copying still images You can copy still images recorded on the memory card to the flash memory unit Insert the memory card and attach the flash memory unit to your camcorder bef
56. DEX screen or the playback screen 1 Press the MODE button 2 Touch EDIT PROTECT 3 To protect movies touch MOVIE PROTECT select the desired recording media and image quality To protect still images touch PHOTO PROTECT select the desired recording media 4 Touch the movies or still images to be protected is displayed on the selected images x 60min EA U MOVIE PROTECT OK Press and hold touch panel to PREVIEW Tips e Press and hold the image down to preview the image Touch to return to the previous screen e You can select up to 100 images at one time 5 Touch 0k YES 0k To undo the protection of movies and still images Touch the movie or still image marked with o in step 4 o disappears Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of the movies that you have selected The original movies are not changed even if you edit or erase the movies added to the Playlist Creating the Playlist Notes e High definition image quality HD movies and standard definition image quality SD movies are added to individual Playlists 1 Press the MODE button 2 Touch EDIT PLAYLIST EDIT ADD select the desired recording media and image quality 3 Touch the movie to be added to the Playlist V is di
57. ENU END 5 Set DST SET SUMMERTIME Y year M month D day hour and minute by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial then press the dial payers umay Continued gt 1 7 18 Step 6 Setting the date and time Continued 60min 00 00 00 00 CLOCK SET AREA SET New York GMT 5 0 DST SET OFF DATE Boy 1M 10 12 00AM MENU END The clock starts Set DST SET SUMMERTIME to ON to move the time forward 1 hour e You can set any year up to the year 2037 e For midnight set it to 12 00 AM For midday set it to 12 00 PM Tips The date and time are automatically recorded on the selected recording media and can be displayed during playback DATA CODE button p 53 Changing the language setting You can change the on screen displays to show messages in a specified language Press the MENU button and select S OTHERS with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Select the screen language in LANGUAGE p 86 Step 7 Inserting a memory card Attaching a flash memory unit 1 Open the cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Orient the memory card s notched corner as shown in the illustration and insert into the memory card slot until it clicks Memory card slot A and its access lamp Memory card slot B and its access lamp Insert with the notched corner first and facing down Notes If you insert a memory card into the slot in the
58. FORMAT is set to LINEAR PCM unit minute AVCHD AVCHD AVCHD AVCHD 24M 17M 9M 5M FX FH HQ LP 1 GB 4 6 10 15 4 6 8 0 2 GB 10 10 20 35 dao ao a5 60 4 GB 20 25 45 70 O 25 65 60 8 GB 40 55 95 150 40 55 70 130 16 GB 85 110 190 300 85 110 145 260 32 GB 170 225 385 605 170 225 295 525 E When fim AUDIO FORMAT is set to DOLBY DIGITAL unit minute AVCHD AVCHD AVCHD AVCHD 24M 17M 9M 5M FX FH HQ LP 1 GB 5 6 10 20 5 6 9 5 2 GB 10 10 25 40 10 10 15 35 4 GB 20 25 50 90 20 25 40 75 8 GB 45 55 105 185 45 55 80 155 16 GB 90 115 215 375 90 115 165 315 32 GB 180 235 435 750 180 235 335 630 uopewuojuj jeuonippy Continued gt 1 01 102 Recording time of movies Continued Standard definition image quality 640 x 360 dots 16 9 SD 640 x 480 dots 4 3 unit minute SD 9 M HQ 1GB 10 10 2 GB 25 25 4 GB 55 50 8 GB 115 105 16 GB 235 210 32 GB 475 425 Notes The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions REC SET p 77 The number in is the minimum recordable time Tips e You can record movies of a maximum of 3 999 scenes with high definition image quality HD and 9 999 scenes with standard definition image quality SD The maximum continuous recording
59. NU button select _ DISPLAY SET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial ZEBRA You can display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness ON OFF When you select ON N and the brightness level appear on the screen The zebra pattern will not be recorded with the image The default setting is OFF E LEVEL You can select the brightness level between 70 and 100 or 100 The default setting is 70 Tips The zebra pattern is a strip pattern displayed over a part of an image on the screen when the part is higher than the preset brightness level e You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as ON OFF p 47 ON OFF When you select ON PEAKING appears and you can display an image on the screen with its outlines enhanced This function helps you to adjust the focus The default setting is OFF COLOR You can select peaking color from WHITE RED and YELLOW The default setting is WHITE E LEVEL You can select a peaking sensitivity from HIGH MIDDLE and LOW The default setting is MIDDLE Notes e The enhanced outlines will not be recorded on the recording media Tips e You can focus more easily using this function in combination with the expanded focus function p 29 e You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as ON OFF p 47 ON OFF When you select ON you can display markers The default setting is OFF Markers will not be recorded on t
60. Notes Even though the image appears expanded on the screen the recorded image is not expanded Tips e You can select a type of an expanded image displayed during the expanded focus EXPANDED FOCUS TYPE p 82 Focusing on a distant subject Focus infinity Slide the FOCUS switch B to INFINITY and hold it there aA appears on the screen To return to manual focus mode release the FOCUS switch B This function enables you to set focus on a distant subject even when the focus is automatically set on a close subject Notes This function is only available during the manual focus It is not available during the automatic focus Adjusting the image brightness AUTO 1 MANUAL Cra m wur an SHEER m CXX SELIPUSH EXEC Les us BTO BE Oj You can adjust the image brightness by adjusting the iris gain or shutter speed or by reducing the light volume with the ND filter B Notes e You cannot use the back light function and the spotlight function when iris gain and shutter speed are adjusted manually AE SHIFT is not effective temporarily while you adjust the iris gain and shutter speed all manually Adjusting the iris You can manually adjust the iris to control the volume of the light entering the lens By adjusting
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62. PLAY button Continued gt 49 Playback Continued 3 Play back movies Touch the recording media you want to play back lt A Memory card A TB Memory card B Lext Flash memory unit Touch the playback mode and select the desired image quality of movies Playback mode B Cext EHD ta 60min B CExT HDi ea 60min N1 JAN 1 JAN 1 JAN 4 o gt BAM 14 21AM 1 25AM 1 25AM EHD a Hee High definition image quality HD ESDH Standard definition image quality SD Touch twice the thumbnail of the movie you want to play back The first touch will show the information on the movie at the lower part of the screen fA 12009 1 18 57 AM DUR 00 00 48 _ _ E B LJ 1920x1080 60i FX SLPCM GS TCR 00 04 26 00 LI F Cc G D H A Date and time of recording started B Resolution C Frame rate D Record mode E Duration F Time code of recording started Time code will not be displayed correctly when you play back recording media with no time code or recording media with time code that your camcorder does not support G GPS data Appears on the movie that was recorded with the GPS switch set to ON H LPCM recording Appears when audio is recorded in Linear PCM This does not appear for movies in the standard definition im
63. RT TRIGGER Sizes J END TRIGGER ee The default setting is START TRIGGER Notes e Sounds cannot be recorded e The shutter speed is automatically set to 1 250 second when you start SMOOTH SLOW REC You cannot set a slower shutter speed than 1 250 second The recording time may be shorter than the set time depending on recording conditions e The image quality is lower than with the regular recording The simultaneous recording on the memory card and the flash memory unit is not available 2 3 e aa a 5 lt D gt Continued gt 43 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings Continued e The longer the recording time the poorer the image quality The camcorder does not perform relay recording with the memory cards during SMOOTH SLOW REC If the space on the memory card is insufficient the camcorder records movies only as long as there is space available The time of the movie recorded using SMOOTH SLOW REC is recorded after being converted to slow motion not the time when the movie is actually shot Progressive recording is not available for SMOOTH SLOW REC The progressive setting is changed to the interlace setting automatically SMOOTH SLOW REC is not available when the recording format of high definition image quality HD is set to 720 60p Even if you change the record mode with APH REC MODE the record mode o
64. S ONY 4 157 877 11 1 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HXR NX5U NX5N Operating Guide Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference ris lt Cninm Z C HD InfoLITHIUM o SERIES PROGRESSIVE Homi Memory STICK mm 2009 Sony Corporation Read this first Before operating this unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference To handle the recorded images on your computer Refer to Help on the supplied CD ROM Content Management Utility Notes on use Types of memory cards you can use in your camcorder You can use Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards in your camcorder You cannot use a MultiMedia Card e Memory Stick PRO Duo media and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media are both called Memory Stick PRO Duo media in this manual e See page 101 for the recordable time of memory cards e Up to 32 GB of memory cards are confirmed to be used with your camcorder Types of Memory Stick PRO Duo media you can use in your camcorder e It is recommended to use Memory Stick PRO Duo media of 1 GB or larger marked with Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media Marked with Mark2 or not either can be used Memory Stick PRO Duo
65. To change the setting Press MENU gt select REC OUT SET REC SET EF SET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial To record in high definition image quality HD Select lt _ HH Cex HH in HIDE ASDESET Images are recorded in high definition image quality HD on the memory card and the flash memory unit To record in standard definition image quality SD To record in standard definition image quality SD on the memory card select lt _ SDB CExr SDB in BEBE ESpR SET To record in standard definition image quality SD on the flash memory unit select lt _ ERE Cexr E50 Notes e You cannot record in standard definition image quality SD on both the memory card and the flash memory unit simultaneously Selecting the recording format You can select the recording format bit rate image size frame rate scanning system In the default setting EPH 1080 60 FX 480 60i HG is selected To change the setting Press MENU select REC OUT SET REC SET REC FORMAT with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Setting value Description EEEE 1080 60i FX Bit rate Feng Hera FX max 24 Mbps 480 601 Ha FH approx 17 Mbps average ARIE 080 601 FA HQ approx 9 Mbps average 480 60 Ha LP approx 5 Mbps average e Image size EHD 080 60 He FX 1920x1080 1280x720 480 601 Ha FH 1920x1080 1280x720 HQ HD recording 1440x1080 pa SD recordin
66. UTO MAN switch You can adjust the recording levels of channel 1 and channel 2 separately Set the INPUT switch B to an appropriate position for the microphone connected to the INPUT jack A LINE For inputting sound from an audio device MIC For inputting sound from an external microphone that does not support the 48V power source MIC 48V For inputting sound from a device that supports the 48V power source including the supplied microphone When you connect a microphone to the INPUT2 jack set the INPUT2 switch to an appropriate position for that microphone Notes Do not operate the INPUT 1 INPUT2 switches during recording to prevent noise from being recorded When you connect a device that supports the 48V power source to the INPUT or INPUT2 jack set the INPUT I INPUT2 switches to MIC prior to connecting the device When you disconnect the device set the INPUT 1 INPUT2 switch to MIC first then disconnect it When you connect a microphone that does not support the 48V power source to the INPUT1 or INPUT jack set the INPUT 1 INPUT2 switch to MIC If you use it with the INPUT1 INPUT2 switch set to MIC 48V it may be damaged or the recorded sound may be distorted Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume of an internal microphone or a microphone connected to the INPUTI INPUT2 jacks Tips e See page 10 for details on attaching the supplied microphone
67. ack is damaged The battery pack is worn out Using an outside power source You can use the AC Adaptor Charger to obtain AC power To the wall outlet ol wall socket FP Power cord p s AC Adaptor Charger payers umay L Connecting cord DK 415 Connect the power cord mains lead to the AC Adaptor Charger Connect the power cord mains lead to the wall outlet wall socket Connect the connecting cord DK 415 to the AC Adaptor Charger Set the mode switch of the AC Adaptor Charger to VCR CAMERA Press the connecting part of the connecting cord DK 415 against the back of your camcorder in the battery slot and slide it down On the AC Adaptor Charger e Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor Charger Disconnect the AC Adaptor Charger from the wall outlet wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder Do not use the AC Adaptor Charger placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture Do not short circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor Charger or battery terminal with any metallic objects This may cause a malfunction Continued gt 1 3 Step 3 Charging the battery pack Continued Even if your camcorder is turned off AC power house current is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet wall socket via the AC Adaptor Charger 14 Step 4 Turning the power on and holding your camcorder p
68. age quality SD e IPI appears with the movie that has been most recently played back or recorded If you touch the movie with IPI you can continue playback from the previous time 50 Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie So 60min all 00 00 00 00 115 TA EEE 1080 60i FX Previous mwa mr Next aron Stop ___ ow z5 i erst Fastforward Fast reverse Pause Play Notes e You may not be able to play back movies recorded on other camcorders Tips When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Touch lt t 1 gt during pause to play back movies slowly e As you repeat touching 1 gt during playback movies are played back as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times e Reduced size images which enable you to view many movies at the same time on the VISUAL INDEX screen are called thumbnails e You can operate playback using the PREV PLA Y NEXT STOP PAUSE SCAN SLOW buttons on the camcorder To adjust the volume Adjust the volume with the VOLUME buttons To return to the recording mode Press the VISUAL INDEX button Viewing still images You can create still images by capturing scenes from movies that you recorded on your camcorder p 60 View still images Touch the recording media you want
69. alanced composition by positioning the subject at the cross points of the guideframe marker e You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as ON OFF p 47 EXPANDED FOCUS TYPE You can set a type of the expanded focus display gt TYPE 1 Simply enlarges images TYPE 2 Enlarges and shows images in black and white CAMERA DATA DISPLAY When you set this function to ON you can constantly display the iris gain and shutter speed settings on the screen The default setting is OFF 60min TASTBY 00 04 50 04 60min TA lt BEDE 1080601 FX Iris value Shutter speed value Gain value amp Tips e The settings appear on the screen during the manual adjustment regardless of the settings of this function e B indicates that the settings are automatically adjusted values e The displayed settings are different from the settings that will be displayed when you press the DATA CODE button p 53 AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY When you set this function to ON you can display the audio level meter on the screen The default setting is ON Audio level meter ZOOM DISPLAY gt BAR Displays a bar that indicates the zoom position NUMBER Notes Displays a number 0 through 99 that e When you press the DATA CODE button the indicates the zoom position shutter speed will be displayed in seconds regardless of the setting of this function FOCUS DISPLAY Tips e Shutter speed slower than 360 are
70. alibration Doing so may damage the LCD screen On handling the casing e If the casing is soiled clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth e Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish Using chemicals such as thinner benzine alcohol chemical cloths repellent insecticide and sunscreen Handling with above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens e Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside Store in a well ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust To prevent mold periodically clean the lens as described above It is recommended that you operate your camcorder about once a month to keep it in optimum state for a long time On charging the pre installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre installed rechargeable battery to retain the date time and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF The pre installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet wall socket via the AC Adaptor Charger or while the battery pack is attached The rechargeable ba
71. allowed consult a doctor immediately e If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked consult your local authorized Sony service facility wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin if any liquid gets in your eyes wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor When not using your camcorder for a long time e Periodically turn on the camcorder and play back images for about 3 minutes e Use up the battery pack completely before storing it Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense inside your camcorder and cause a malfunction of your camcorder E If moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place or vice versa or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as shown below When you bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device e When you bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside When you use your camcorder after a squall or a shower When you use your camcorder in a hot and humid place How to avoid moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly Remove
72. als are converted to interlace signals by the pull down system to be output e This camcorder is not compatible with BRAVIA sync Tips e HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface to send both video audio signals The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio 56 Editing Operating the MODE menu You can edit the recorded movies format recording media etc 4 Touch the desired item MODE button Example DELETE POWER switch 3 TASTBY 00 00 00 00 DELETE MOVIE DELETE MOVIE DELETE ALL PHOTO DELETE PHOTO DELETE ALL 5 Operate following the instructions on the screen MODE button To hide the MODE menu screen Touch LX or press the MODE button A ue te ae To return to the previous screen 1 Set the POWER switch to ON Touch 4 2 Press the MODE button TASTBY 00 00 00 00 N iT CAMERA PLAY EDIT zE A DUBICOPY MANAGE MEDIA MENU 3 Touch the desired category Example EDIT category TASTBY 00 00 00 00 EDIT PROTECT PLAYLIST EDIT PHOTO CAPTURE DIVIDE DELETE unpa 58 Protecting recorded images Protect Protect movies and still images to avoid deleting them by mistake Tips e You can also protect movies and still images by pressing the MENU button on the VISUAL IN
73. ars be sure to complete the operation as described above when you use the recording media next time Using the Menu Operating the menu You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen MENU button 4 EXEC buttons POWER switch SEL PUSH EXEC dial lt gt buttons MENU button amp Tips e You may select menu items also with the gt buttons 1 Set the POWER switch to ON 2 Press the MENU button The menu screen appears 60min TASTBY 00 00 08 15 CAMERA SET GAIN SET SMOOTH GAIN HYPER GAIN AGC LIMIT MINUS AGC IRIS RING ROTATE WB PRESET WB OUTDOOR LEVEL MENU END whee iix 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial until the icon of the desired menu is highlighted then press the dial to select the menu ie CAMERA SET p 71 gt REC OUT SET p 77 Pp AUDIO SET p 78 _ DISPLAY SET p 81 W TC UB SET p 85 amp OTHERS p 86 60min TASTBY 00 00 08 15 Z LOTHERS RETURN ASSIGN BUTTON D CLOCK SET AREA SET DST SET LANGUAGE DATE REC BEEP MENU END 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial until the desired menu item is highlighted then press the dial to select the item nual y Guisy E 60min EASTBY 00 00 08 15 z OTHERS ASSIGN BUTTON CLOCK SET AREA SET DST SET LANGUAGE DATE REC
74. as the GPS switch is set to ON Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane Even if a triangulating status indicator is displayed the camcorder may not record the GPS information continuously depending on the condition of GPS signal reception Recording with the SMOOTH SLOW REC function Fast moving subjects and actions which cannot be captured under the general recording conditions can be recorded in smooth moving slow motion This is useful for recording fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing 1 Press the MODE button 2 On the LCD screen select CAMERA SMOOTH SLOW REC 3 Select the recording media and image quality recording time You can select the recording time from 3sec 6sec and 12sec 4 Press the record button A recording of the length selected as the recording time is stretched by 4 times and recorded as a slow motion movie Recording ends when Recording disappears from the screen To cancel SMOOTH SLOW REC press the MODE button To change the setting Press the MENU button and select the setting to be changed E EREC MODE You can select the record mode from 1080 60i FX 1080 60i FH 1080 60i HQ or 1080 60i LP for smooth slow recording REC TIMING You can use this to select when recording starts in relation to when the record button handle record button is pressed POWER pei Q2 Tt STA
75. case select a commander mode other than DVD2 for your video device or cover the sensor of your video device with black paper To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander While pressing on the tab inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case Place a new battery with the side facing up Insert the battery case back into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks Q Tab a P WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire e When the lithium battery becomes weak the operating distance of the Wireless Remote Commander may shorten or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly In this case replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Screen indicators Upper left Center Upper right mso we a Xal ND TxrSTBY TASTBY T 00 00 00 0 Omin TA 29min TR Berg WHITE FADER PEAK i 150min Cexr Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning c 60min Remaining battery EE 1080 60 FX EPPES SET 24 REC FORMAT 25 4 3 ISDH WIDE REC 77 XS XS Xi GPS triangulating status X l 42 NDOFF ND1 ND2 ND3 ND filter 31 Center Indicator Meaning CA CB Cext Recor
76. ch a and the actual dividing point as your camcorder selects the dividing point based in about half second increments e If you divide the original movie the movie added to the Playlist will also be divided Tips e You can also divide a movie by pressing the MENU button on the VISUAL INDEX screen or the playback screen of movies Deleting movies and still images You can free media space by deleting movies and still images from recording media Notes e You cannot restore images once they are deleted e Do not remove the battery pack the AC Adaptor Charger or the recording media that contains the movies or still images from your camcorder during the operation It may damage the recording media You cannot delete protected movies and still images Undo the protection of the movies and still images to delete them before you try to delete them p 58 If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist p 59 the movie added to the Playlist is deleted also from the Playlist Save important movies and still images in advance p 88 Tips e You can select up to 100 images at one time e To delete all data recorded on the recording media and recover all the recordable space of the media format the media p 65 1 Press the MODE button 2 Touch EDIT DELETE 3 To delete movies touch MOVIE DELETE select the desired recording media and image quality To delete still ima
77. ck 10 INPUT jack 10 Cable holder 10 Provided for securing a microphone cable etc INPUT2 switch 40 INPUT switch 40 REMOTE jack The REMOTE jack is used for controlling playback etc on the video device and peripherals connected to it Grip belt 14 POWER switch 14 Record button 21 Flash memory unit mount 20 For attaching a flash memory unit sold separately Flash memory unit jack Flash memory unit jack cover GPS switch 42 When it is set to ON the camcorder acquires the GPS information location and time of recording and records with images aguasajay ying E Continued gt 1 1 9 Identifying parts and controls Continued C1 A Oo N Hook for shoulder strap To attach a shoulder strap Focus ring 28 Attach a shoulder strap sold separately to Lens cover lever 11 the hooks for a shoulder strap Zoom ring 27 Tris ring 29 GAIN button 30 WHT BAL button 31 8 SHUTTER SPEED button 30 9 AUTO MANUAL switch 29 10 headphones jack For stereo mini jack headphones 11 BATT RELEASE button 12 12 Battery pack 12 13 Memory card B slot select button access lamp 19 14 Memory card A slot select button access lamp 19 15 x81 One push button 32 16 White ba
78. d Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc the same high definition image quality PAL M Brazil HD as that of the recorded movies PAL N Argentina Paraguay Uruguay You need an NTSC system based and 1080 60i compatible TV or monitor with component and AUDIO VIDEO input SECAM Bulgaria France Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc jacks The component video cable supplied or an HDMI cable sold separately must be connected Viewing standard definition image quality SD movies To view standard definition image quality SD movies you need an NTSC system based TV with AUDIO VIDEO input jacks An A V connecting cable must be connected On TV color systems Your camcorder is NTSC system so its picture can only be viewed on an NTSC system TV with AUDIO VIDEO input jacks System Used in NTSC Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc Simple setting of the clock by time difference When you are abroad you can easily adjust the clock to the local time by setting the time difference Select AREA SET then set the time difference p 86 uopewuoju jeuonippy ie 103 104 File folder structure on the memory card and the flash memory unit The file folder str
79. ding media TA gt TB Relay recording 22 TB CA STBY REC Recording status 21 OX Warning 99 p Playback indicator 49 Upper right Indicator Meaning Omin Estimated remaining recording time TA amp B Cext Recording playback media 00 00 00 00 Time code hour minute second frame Indicator Meaning TC IN Time code input 45 SEOFF LCD backlight off 15 WHITE FADER Fader 75 BLACK FADER Bottom Indicator Meaning PEAKING PEAKING 81 ZEBRA 81 W act Work STEADYSHOT 73 D EXTENDER 75 COLOR x v Color 75 gt ah 2 Manual focus 28 OFF FOCUS MACRO 74 GBA Picture profile 33 A BACK LIGHT 73 SPOTLIGHT 73 HYPER GAIN 71 Tris 29 9dB Gain 30 60 Shutter speed 30 dvj Manual volume control 41 DLPCM DolbyD MPH AUDIO FORMAT 78 AS AE SHIFT 72 D Auto setting 82 sec he NEA White balance 31 naB Tips e Indicators may look different or appear at different positions e Some indicators may not appear depending on your camcorder model aguasajay ying E Continued gt 1 23 124 Screen indicators Continued Data code during recording The recording date time and condition are recorded automatically on the recording media They are not displayed while recording However you can check them by pressing the DATA CODE button p 53 Index A AC Adaptor Charger 12 Access lamp cec cece 19 Accessory shoe oo 117
80. display the correct remaining battery time The battery pack discharges too quickly e Ambient temperature is too high or low or the battery pack has not been charged enough This is not a malfunction e Fully charge the battery again If the problem persists the battery may be worn out Replace it with a new one p 12 108 The image remains on the LCD screen e This occurs if you disconnect the DK 415 cable or remove the battery pack without turning off the power first This is not a malfunction The image in the viewfinder is not clear e Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly p 16 The image in the viewfinder has disappeared If you set VF POWERMODE to AUTO the finder light remains off while the LCD panel is open p 84 The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function Set REMOTE CONTROL to ON p 87 e Remove any obstructions between the Wireless Remote Commander and the remote sensor of the camcorder e Keep strong light sources such as sunlight or overhead lighting away from the remote sensor otherwise the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly e Insert a fresh battery in the compartment with its terminals matching those of the compartment p 122 Another video device malfunctions when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander e Select a commander mode other than DVD2 for your video device BHurjooysaj
81. djust colors when you view movies recorded with your camcorder on a TV ora monitor The default setting is OFF Notes e This function is automatically set to OFF when you switch the format perform the function by the MODE button or turn off the camcorder e You cannot change the setting during recording or expanded focus operation or when fader is set E TYPE Selects a type of the color bars TYPE 2 TYPE 3 TYPE 4 75 brightness of TYPE 3 E TONE Outputs audio tone signals 1 kHz full bit 20 dB when you set TONE to ON The default setting is OFF Tips e You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as ON OFF p 47 REC OUT SET menu Recording settings input and output settings REC SET VIDEO OUT The default settings are marked with The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected See page 67 for details on selecting menu items Press the MENU button select gt REC OUT SET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial REC SET You can select a recording format E H D SET See page 24 E REC FORMAT See page 25 REC BUTTON SET See page 24 a WIDE REC You can set the aspect ratio when recording in standard definition image quality SD gt ON Records in 16 9 OFF 43 Records in 4 3 MARKER is set to ON and ASPECT to 4 3 automatically In the case of SMOOTH SLOW REC black bands appear at both sides of the
82. e horizontal bands of noise You may be able to improve the situation by adjusting the shutter speed To adjust the shutter speed automatically Press the SHUTTER SPEED button D twice or set the AUTO MANUAL switch H to AUTO The shutter speed value disappears or f appears next to the shutter speed value Notes e When you set the AUTO MANUAL switch H to AUTO other manually adjusted items iris gain white balance also become automatic Adjusting the volume of light ND filter You can record the subject clearly by using the ND filter B when the recording environment is too bright The ND filters 1 2 and 3 reduce the volume of light to about 1 4 1 16 and 1 64 respectively If ND1 flashes during the iris automatic adjustment set the ND filter to 1 If ND2 flashes during the iris automatic adjustment set the ND filter to 2 If ND3 flashes during the iris automatic adjustment set the ND filter to 3 The ND filter indicator will stop flashing and remain on the screen If NDOFF flashes set the ND filter to OFF The ND filter icon will disappear from the screen Notes e If you change the ND filters B during recording the movie and sound may be distorted When adjusting the iris manually the ND filter icon does not flash even if the light volume should be adjusted with the ND filter e If the camcorder cannot detect the ND filter position OFF 1 2 3 ND flashes on the
83. e 33 for the location of the buttons Press the PICTURE PROFILE button Select the number of the picture profile that you want to reset with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A Select SETTING RESET gt YES RETURN OK with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A Audio setup Channel setting Select input sources with the CH1 INT MIC INPUT1 switch and the CH2 INT MIC INPUTI INPUT2 switch Dj See the table below for the recording channels When the CH1 switch is set to INT MIC CH2 switch position Input channel and source INT MIC Internal microphone L e Cul Internal microphone CH2 R INPUT Internal microphone gt CHI mono XLR INPUT gt CH2 INPUT2 Internal microphone CHI mono XLR INPUT2 _ CH2 When the CH1 is set to INPUT1 CH2 switch position Input channel and source INT MIC XLR INPUTI CHI Internal microphone CH2 mono INPUT1 XLR INPUT CH1 CH2 INPUT2 XLRINPUT1 CHI XLR INPUT2 Y_ CH2 The recording level of channel 2 is synchronized with that of channel 1 when only the internal microphone is used The recording level of channel 2 is controlled with the CH1 AUDIO LEVEL dial and the CH1 A
84. e Systems web page http www adobe com Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in are reference pages _ 1 Hook for shoulder strap 120 2 ASSIGN 7 EXPANDED FOCUS button 47 3 Accessory shoe mount N Aj oO 4 Microphone fixing clamper 10 5 Microphone holder 10 To mount the accessory shoe Mount the accessory shoe on the accessory shoe mount as illustrated Accessory shoe plate Accessory shoe f Accessory shoe Apo Accessory shoe plate Lift the edge of the accessory shoe plate and pull it in the direction opposite to Microphone 10 6 7 Accessory shoe 8 TC LINK switch 44 9 TC LINK IN OUT jack 44 10 Zoom lever 27 that of the arrow on the accessory shoe plate and remove it from the accessory shoe Place the accessory shoe as its protrusions matches recesses of the accessory shoe mount then fix it to the mount with four screws Insert the accessory shoe plate in the direction of the arrow on the plate surface until the end of the plate engages the end of the shoe To remove the accessory shoe Remove the shoe plate in the same way as step of To mount the accessory shoe Loosen the 4 screws and remove the accessory shoe from the accessory shoe mount aguasajay yin E Continued gt
85. e and time on images Tips e When zebra or peaking is activated the date and time characters are affected by the signal but properly recorded on images gt OFF Cancels the melody ON Activates a melody when you start stop recording or when you are warned with warning indicators etc REC LAMP F Recording lamp front When you set this function to OFF you can turn off the front camera recording lamp The default setting is ON Tips e You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button p 47 REC LAMP R Recording lamp rear When you set this function to OFF you can turn off the rear camera recording lamp The default setting is ON Tips e You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button p 47 REMOTE CONTROL When you set this function to ON you can use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander p 122 The default setting is ON Tips e Set to OFF to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another remote control unit OPERATION TIME Displays the total hours of operation in 10 hour increments CALIBRATION See page 110 nual y Guisn B 87 88 Connecting with a Computer Saving images with a computer Preparing a computer Windows You can perform following operations using Content Management Utility e Importing images to a computer e Viewing imported images To save movies using a computer install the software fr
86. e runs in REC RUN mode regardless of the setting of TC RUN UB TIME REC gt OFF Does not save the actual time in the user bit code ON Saves the actual time in the user bit code nual y Guisn Continued gt 85 86 Press the MENU button select m TC UB SET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Notes e The last 2 digits are fixed to 00 when it is set to ON OTHERS menu Settings while recording or other basic settings AREA SET BEEP etc The default settings are marked with The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected See page 67 for details on selecting menu items Press the MENU button select Fe OTHERS with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial ASSIGN BUTTON See page 47 CLOCK SET See page 17 AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock When you use your camcorder abroad you can adjust the clock to the local time DST SET SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock Set to ON to move the time forward 1 hour gt OFF Does not set the summertime ON Sets the summertime You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen Tips e Your camcorder offers ENG SIMP simplified English in case that you cannot find your native tongue among the options DATE REC gt OFF Does not superimpose the date and time on images ON Superimposes the dat
87. e steps in the correct order p 88 Warning indicators and messages Self diagnosis display Warning indicators When an error occurs a warning indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder You can fix some problems associated with the symptoms yourself If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility c 04 00 The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack p 108 c 06 00 e The battery pack is too hot Replace the battery pack or remove it and put it in a cool place C 13 00 e Remove the recording media After installing them again operate your camcorder C 32 00 e Remove the power source Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again E 20 00 E 61 00 E 62 00 E 92 00 E 94 00 E 95 00 Try the steps to on page 90 amp Battery level warning The battery pack is nearly used up e Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions may flash even if there are approximately 5 to 10 minutes remaining ATIJ Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature e The battery pack is too hot Replace the battery pack or remove it and put it in a cool place A AA AB Warning indicator pertaining to memory cards Slow flashing e Free spaces for recording images are
88. ee eee eeneeeeeees 63 Dubbing movies ai Copying Still IMAJ eSis enei 64 Formatting the recording media ssessesnnssinssrneernssrnnrrnnerrnsennnrnnnrnnnnnn 65 Preventing data on recording media from being recovered n 65 Repairing the image database file sssseeesseseenerierierrereernernernsrnrrnnrenee 66 Operating the Menu ccssecsccsessscecssesseesecsecnseseeeseeteeseesenenes 67 Monu tems cnisia eai ainiin 69 iie CAMERA SET Menu ou cececeeeeeeseecceeeeeeeeeeeaeeeesesaeeesesaseeseeeaeeatens 71 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions GAIN SET BACK LIGHT STEADYSHOT etc SS REC OUT SET Menu 00 0 eeccceee cence cence tence eeeaeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneae 77 Recording settings input and output settings REC SET VIDEO OUT Pp AUDIO SET MENU seescssssssssssssecssssecccsnsecessssecessstscesasecesnsseceensecee 78 Settings for the audio recording AUDIO FORMAT XLR SET etc BR DISPLAY SET MENU orisii se cots ces aces tees cee enia aaan aeaa 81 Display settings of the display and the viewfinder MARKER VF BACKLIGHT DISPLAY OUTPUT etc Gy 1T C UB SET MENU sirra iieaeoe ara EA AEAEE Aaa 85 TC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT etc OTHERS menu ooo eeeeesecesececsesesececeescescececeseesseesecsesveestesseassvensteesenees 86 Settings while recording or other basic settings AREA SET BEEP etc Connecting with a Computer Saving images with a COMPUTED 0 eee e eee eeee
89. eeeeees 84 MANAGE MEDIA 65 MANU WB TEMP MARKER eee MEDIA FORMAT Memory card Insert Eject Memory card slot 19 Memory Stick Duo media SION COVER AE EEANN E EEE tien 19 Memory Stick media Memory Stick PRO Duo media Menu K AUDIO SET menu 78 CAMERA SET menu 71 DISPLAY SET menu 81 MODE menu OTHERS menu A REC OUT SET menu 77 TC UB SET menu 85 MENU button Menu items MIC 48V s MINUS AGC ossee 71 MODE button 0 ee 57 MODE menu ceeeeeeeee 57 Moisture condensation MOVIE DUB 63 ND filter 0 One push button oo ee 32 OPERATION TIME 87 OTHERS ment cee 86 OUTDOOR Outdoor OUTPUT SELECT Outside power source 13 P PAL PEAKING p PHOTO CAPTURE 60 PHOTO COPY ossessi 64 Picture profile eee 33 PICTURE PROFILE button Playback PLAYLIST E PLAYLIST EDIT 59 Power cord mains lead 13 POWER switch oe 14 Pre installed rechargeable battery PEPEE OAEI NE PROTECT PUSH AUTO button Push auto focus PUSH lens hood release button R REC BUTTON SET 24 REC CH SELECT switch 40 REC FORMAT REC LAMPIF K REC LAMP R eseesssesssssseeee 87 REC RUN oivtecescssessssssssssssssees 85 REC SET Record button Recording Recording format
90. ens may be exposed to direct sunlight This damages the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen Anywhere very humid e Operate your camcorder on DC 7 2 V battery pack or DC 8 4 V AC Adaptor e For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions e Do not let your camcorder get wet for example from rain or sea water If your camcorder gets wet it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired e If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further UONeWoyU jeuonippy fy Continued gt 1 09 110 Maintenance and precautions Continued e Avoid rough handling disassembling modifying physical shock or impact such as hammering dropping or stepping on the product Be particularly careful of the lens Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack e Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF when you are not using your camcorder Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside e When disconnecting the power cord mains lead pull it by the plug and not the lead Do not damage the power cord mains lead such as by placing anything heavy on it e Keep metal contacts clean e Keep the Wireless Remote Commander and button type battery out of children s reach If the battery is accidentally sw
91. ently being used When the remaining recording time of the memory card being used is less than 1 minute and the other slot has recordable memory card inserted LA gt TB or TB gt TA appears on the camcorder screen The indicator turns off when the memory card is switched az o 2 3 e as 2 5 lt D gt e If you start recording on a memory card with the remaining recording time of less than 1 minute the camcorder may not be able to relay record To relay record without fail make sure that the memory card has more than minute when you start recording Seamless playback of relay recorded movies with this camcorder is not possible e You can re combine relay recorded movies using the supplied application software Windows only To record movies using both the memory card and the flash memory unit Simultaneous recording You can record movies on both of these recording media simultaneously You can change the recording media using the record button and the handle record button with REC BUTTON SET p 24 Notes You cannot record on the memory cards in slots A and B simultaneously Tips Relay recording works during simultaneous recording on different media e If one of the recording media used becomes unable to continue recording during simultaneous recording the other recording media continues recording without pause Continued gt 23 24 Recording Continued Changi
92. esired display shows up on the screen AUDIO OUTPUT ASSIGN gt CAMERA REC BUTTON SET MEDIA INFO BATTERY INFO Setup items are displayed according to the settings of the camcorder when it is turned on To hide the display Press the STATUS CHECK button D Connecting a monitor or a TV Playback image quality depends on the type of monitor or TV or the jacks used to make the connection You do not need an audio cable to connect a monitor that supports SDI audio input via an SDI cable If the monitor does not support SDI audio input you must connect the red and white jacks with an audio cable When you connect the monitor with the component video cable you must connect the red and white jacks with an A V connecting cable Set 4 REC OUT SET menu VIDEO OUT OUTPUT SELECT to output signals from the respective jacks oO oO o 2 s Monitor TV 3 v lt o 2 n C gt To audio video 3 T input jacks 2 A V connecting cable 5 supplied z sae oN To component T gt input jacks Component video cable supplied N i T Gan gt eo input HDMI cable sold J E separately rnm To SDI jack 75 Q ohms coaxial cable commercially available mx Signal flow Continued gt 55 Connecting a monitor or a TV Conti
93. et of sound such as stereo sound A appears on the status check screen Notes This function is available when the CH1 and CH2 switches are set to AUTO and the INPUT1 and INPUT2 switches are both set to MIC or both set to LINE p 40 AUDIO MANUAL GAIN You can select either linked or separate audio level control of CH1 and CH2 when using an external microphone gt SEPARATE Separately controls the audio levels of CH1 and CH2 Sound inputs from CH1 and CH2 will be recorded as separate sound LINKED m Controls the audio level of CH1 linked with that of CH2 Sound inputs from CH1 and CH2 will be recorded as a set of sound such as stereo sound M appears on the status check screen Notes e This function is available when the CH1 and CH2 switches are set to MAN and the INPUT1 and INPUT2 switches are both set to MIC or both set to LINE p 40 When you select LINKED you can adjust the volume with the AUDIO LEVEL dial of CH1 p 40 INPUT1 TRIM You can adjust the input signal level from INPUT1 You can select from 18dB 12dB 6dB 0dB 6dB and 12dB The default setting is OdB nual ay Guisn E Notes The setting is not effective when you set the INPUT switch to LINE INPUT1 WIND gt OFF Disables wind noise reduction ON Enables wind noise reduction ko appears on the status check screen Notes The setting is not effective when you se
94. eyecup Step 6 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using your camcorder for the first time If you do not set the date and time CLOCK SET screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder Tips If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory In that case charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again p 111 SEL PUSH EXEC MENU aise SEL PUSH EXEC dial MENU button Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for the first time 1 Press the MENU button 2 select amp OTHERS by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial then press the dial 80min 00 00 00 00 2 others RETURN ESSIGNBUTTON gt ppp T Stock ser AREA SET ostser LANGUAGE m DATE REC BEEP MENU END 3 Select CLOCK SET by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial then press the dial 60min 00 00 00 00 3e LOTHERs Eir SRETURN ASSIGN BUTTON y j LeLOCK SER JAN 1 2009 12 00 004M soon AREA SET DST SET E tanauace a DATE REC BEEP MENU END 4 Select your area by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial then press the dial 60min 00 00 00 00 CLOCK SET AREA SET New York GMT 5 0 DST SET OFF DATE 2009Y 1M1D 12 00AM M
95. f the standard definition image quality SD does not change Setting time data The camcorder records movies accompanied by time data such as time code and user bit Display the setting screen by pressing the MENU button select 0 TC UB SET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial To reset the time code You can reset the time code 00 00 00 00 Select RESET in step of Presetting the time code To reset the time code using the Wireless Remote Commander You can reset the time code 00 00 00 00 also by pressing the TC RESET button on the Wireless Remote Commander Presetting the user bit Presetting the time code Select TC PRESET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Select PRESET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Select the first 2 digits with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial You can set the time code between 00 00 00 00 and 23 59 59 29 In the case of 24p setting you can set the last 2 digits to a frame number in multiples of 4 between 0 and 23 Set other digits by repeating step Select OK with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Select UB PRESET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Select PRESET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Select the first 2 digits with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Set other digits by repeating step Select OK with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial To reset the user bit You can reset the user bit 00 00 00 00 Select RESET in step of Presetti
96. fficient for processing only the movies with standard definition image quality SD For Windows Vista Windows 7 1 GB or more multi boot environment 2 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported 3 Starter Edition is not supported Notes e Operation with all computer environments is not assured e The supplied software Content Management Utility is not supported by Macintosh computers Step 2 Installing the supplied software Content Management Utility Install Content Management Utility before connecting your camcorder to a computer Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer Turn on the computer Log on as an Administrator for installation e Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software Place the supplied CD ROM Content Management Utility in the disc drive of your computer The installation screen appears e If the screen does not appear click Start Computer in Windows XP My Computer then double click SONYCMU E CD ROM Select the language for the application to be installed then click OK When the install wizard screen appears click Next Confirm the license agreement and if you accept the terms click Next Select the drive or folder to install the application then click Next Select the option to create the desk top shortcut then click Next
97. finition image quality HD or standard definition image quality SD The factory setting is high definition image quality HD H SDESET p 24 Notes e When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red your camcorder is writing data on recording media Do not shake or knock your camcorder or remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor Charger D 3 e ae 2 5 lt gt D gt e See page 101 on the recording time of movies e Your camcorder can record movies for about 13 hours continuously e If a movie file exceeds 2 GB during recording the camcorder divides the file and create a new file automatically e The menu settings the PICTURE PROFILE settings and the settings made by the AUTO MANUAL switch are stored in your camcorder when you turn the POWER switch to OFF The access lamp lights up while the settings are being stored If you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor Charger before turning off the power the settings may return to the default settings 1 Open the shutter of the lens hood Continued gt 21 Recording Continued 2 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button POWER Press and hold the green OEA Ti on 3 Press the record button or the handle record button een o0700 00 00 60min TR a enor EX Econ AE STBY REC The recording lamp lights up during recording To stop the movie recording press the record b
98. formatting e The flash memory unit is damaged The flash memory unit is not formatted correctly p 65 When BEEP is set to ON p 87 you hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen Warning messages If messages appear on the screen follow the instructions Additional Information Recording time of movies Estimated time of recording and Estimated recording time of playback with each battery pack movies Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack unit minute Continuous Typical Battery pack recording recording time time NP F570 110 65 NP F770 235 135 NP F970 365 205 Notes e Using ECM XM1 Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop zooming and so on Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C 77 F 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F is recommended The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack unit minute Battery pack NP F570 170 NP F770 355 NP F970 530 Notes Playing on the LCD screen with the LCD backlight turned on High definition image quality HD When fim AUDIO
99. g 720x480 Heed HQ LP 1440x1080 EEEE 1080 30p FX Frame rate 480 300 SCAN HO either 24 30 or 60 T Ae e Scanning system p FH i interlace 480 30p SCAN HQ p progressive P pSCAN Records images of progressive scanning system as interlace EIBH 1080 24p a signal 60i 480 240 SCAN HG HEEE 1080 24p FH 480 240 SCAN HG HERE 720 60p FX 480 60 Ha HERE 720 600 FH 480 601 HG Setting value If you select AIDH 1080 60 FX l for example movies are recorded with following format e HD High definition image quality SD is standard definition image quality e 1080 Effective scanning lines e 60 Frame rate e i Scanning system e FX Recording mode S 3 e ea 2 2 lt gt D gt Continued gt 25 26 Recording Continued Notes The recording mode is fixed to FX or FH with the progressive scanning system e When the recording format is changed to or from the 720 60p you will be prompted to reboot the camcorder Select YES Otherwise you cannot switch the recording format Tips When 4 ADH C ext MDA in AE SDA SET is selected items are grayed out Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings Adjusting the zoom Using the power zoom lever Move the power zoom lever D slightly for a slower zoom Move it further for a faster zoom Wide view Wide angle wor S Cl
100. ges touch PHOTO DELETE select the desired recording media 4 Touch the movies or still images to be deleted V is displayed on the selected images x 60min TA ME MOVIE DELETE OK Press and hold touch panel to PREVIEW Tips e Press and hold the image down to preview the image Touch to return to the previous screen 5 Touch ok YES 0K To delete all movies still images at one time In step 3 touch MOVIE DELETE ALL select the desired recording media and image quality YES gt YES Ok e To delete all still images at one time touch PHOTO DELETE ALL select the desired recording media gt YES gt YES OK Notes Protected movies and still images are not deleted from the recording media amp Tips e You can also delete images by pressing the MENU button on the VISUAL INDEX screen or the playback screen of movies and still images Dubbing movies copying still images Dubbing movies You can dub movies recorded on the memory card to the flash memory unit Insert the memory card and attach the flash memory unit to your camcorder before the operation Notes e If there is no image database file on the flash memory unit you cannot dub movies in this case press the MODE button then touch M
101. h The GPS system consists of 24 or more GPS satellites A GPS receiver receives radio signals from the satellites and calculates the current location of the receiver based on the orbital information almanac data and travel time of the signals etc Determining a location is called triangulating A GPS receiver can determine the location s latitude and longitude by receiving signals from 3 or more satellites Notes e As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be able to determine the location at all depending on the location and time you use the camcorder GPS is a system for determining geographic location by triangulating radio signals from GPS satellites Avoid using the camcorder in places where radio signals are blocked or reflected such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees etc Use the camcorder in open sky environments e You may not be able to record location information at locations or in situations where radio signals from the GPS satellites do not reach the camcorder as follows In tunnels indoors or under the shade of buildings Between tall buildings or at narrow streets surrounded by buildings In underground locations locations surrounded by dense trees under an elevated bridge or in locations where magnetic fields are generated such as near high voltage cables Near devices
102. harging the battery The charge lamp turns off normal charge If you continue charging more 1 hour after the charge lamp turns off you can use the battery a little longer full charge Remove the battery pack from the AC Adaptor Charger when the charge is completed To attach the battery pack Press the battery pack against the back of your camcorder and slide it down Tips e You can check the remaining battery life with the status check function p 54 To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to OFF Push the BATT RELEASE battery release button and remove the battery pack BATT RELEASE battery release button To store the battery pack If the battery pack is not in use for a while run down the battery and store it See page 108 for details on storage of the battery pack Charging time Approximate time min required when you charge a fully discharged battery pack Normal charge Fully charge Battery pack time time NP F570 140 200 NP F770 250 310 NP F970 365 425 Notes e Battery pack NP F770 is supplied with HXR NX5U NP F570 is supplied with HXR NXSN e You cannot use the NP F330 battery pack with your camcorder On the battery pack Before changing the battery pack slide the POWER switch to OFF The Battery Info p 54 will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions The battery pack is not attached correctly The battery p
103. he recording media E CENTER When you select ON you can display a marker at the center of the screen The default setting is ON E ASPECT You can display markers at boundaries of display area defined by the aspect ratio which you can select from 4 3 13 9 14 9 and 15 9 The default setting is OFF E SAFETY ZONE When you select either one of 80 16 9 80 4 3 90 16 9 or 90 4 3 you can display markers at boundaries of nual ay Guisn E Continued gt 81 82 Press the MENU button select DISPLAY SET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial display area that regular home TVs can display The default setting is OFF GUIDEFRAME When you select 16 9 or 4 3 you can display frame markers that help you to check horizontal and vertical positions of a subject The default setting is OFF E Notes Only the time code is output to an external device via external output jacks when MARKER is set to ON even if DISPLAY OUTPUT is set to ALL OUTPUT e You cannot display markers under following conditions EXPANDED FOCUS During SMOOTH SLOW REC When the current time is displayed after the power is turned on e You can display markers only on the LCD panel and viewfinder You cannot display them on an external device Tips e You can display all types of markers at the same time e You can obtain a b
104. he Auto Gain Control AGC from OFF 21 dB the default setting 18dB 15dB 12dB 9dB 6dB 3dB and OdB Notes e If you adjust the gain manually you cannot obtain the effect of AGC LIMIT When you set this function to ON the automatic gain control range can be expanded to the negative range Especially in a bright environment minus gain control allows more suitable gain setting and enables low noise recording The dynamic range of the camcorder is not reduced when you set MINUS AGC to ON gt ON Enables minus gain control up to 3 dB during automatic gain control as required nual y fursn E Continued gt 71 72 Press the MENU button select ii CAMERA SET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial OFF Disables minus gain control during automatic gain control IRIS RING ROTATE You can select the operating direction of the iris ring gt NORMAL Makes images dark with clockwise rotation of the iris ring OPPOSITE Makes images dark with counter clockwise rotation of the iris ring Tips e You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button p 47 WB PRESET You can use the preset white balance For more details see page 31 WB OUTDOOR LEVEL You can set an offset value to adjust the outdoor white balance when you set WB PRESET to OUTDOOR You can select the offset value from 7 bluish 0 normal 7 reddish The default setting is 0
105. he GPS switch to ON XO appears and your camcorder starts trying to triangulate When your camcorder triangulates successfully it will record the Difficult The camcorder XO cannot find a GPS signal therefore it cannot triangulate Use the camcorder in an open area The camcorder is x9 searching the GPS signal It may take several minutes until the camcorder triangulates Searching Tri r The camcorder is i x angulating receiving a weak GPS signal The camcorder is receiving a GPS signal and can acquire location information Tri angulating Tri The camcorder is angulating Mil receiving a strong GPS signal and can acquire location information The GPS switch is set to ON in the default setting Movies recorded during triangulation by GPS will be recorded with location information If you do not want to record location information set the GPS switch to OFF e If the GPS indicator does not become a triangulating status indicator even after several minutes the camcorder is having trouble with receiving GPS signals You may start recording if you do not need to record location information or go to a location with access to the open sky The camcorder can hardly receive GPS signals indoors or near tall buildings Go to a location with access to the open sky and turn on the GPS switch again Even if the camcorder is turned off the GPS function is working as long
106. he summer Places under direct sunlight Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases On the Memory Stick Duo media adaptor When using a Memory Stick PRO Duo media with a Memory Stick media compliant device make sure to insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo media into a Memory Stick Duo media adaptor When inserting Memory Stick PRO Duo media into a Memory Stick Duo media adaptor make sure the Memory Stick PRO Duo media is inserted facing in the correct direction then insert it all the way in Note that improper use may cause a malfunction e When using Memory Stick PRO Duo media that is inserted into a Memory Stick Duo media adaptor with a Memory Stick media compliant device make sure the Memory Stick PRO Duo media is inserted into the Memory Stick media compliant device facing in the correct direction Note that improper use may damage the device e Do not insert Memory Stick Duo media adaptor without Memory Stick PRO Duo media attached into a Memory Stick media compliant device Doing so may result in malfunctions of the unit On image data compatibility e Image data files recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo media by your camcorder conform to the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries A
107. ing the 200M wise ccc naek eth catia aro Adjusting the focus Manually c eccceceeeseeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeteaeteretaees Adjusting the image brightness Adjusting to natural color White balance Customizing the picture quality Picture profile eee Audio Setup aane Meats a N ater E E Acquiring location information Recording with the SMOOTH SLOW REC function ach SUING time dataran et cts cA eee terol kG esta ee eiiis Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons 0 000 Playa K airiran n n ea tide aetna bein detain anette dees VIEWING StIIMAQSS viii ssc caren ig a a rR Changing checking the settings in your camcorder sesser Changing the screen See Displaying recording data Data code eerren Displaying the settings in your camcorder Status check 005 54 Connecting a monitor or a TV ooo ee eee eee cece eee eee teee teas seaeeeaeteeeeeneeaes 55 Operating the MODE Menu eccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeseaeeseaeeeeeaeess 57 Protecting recorded images Protect c cecceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneeeeeeeeeeaeeee 58 Using the Playlist Of movies oo eee eee eee eee e tees eee eeeeteaeeeeetaeeneeeeaes 59 Creating the Playlist nad Playing the Playlist eienenn 59 Capturing still images from a movie eee ce eeeeeeteteeeeteteeeteaeeteeeeeeaeess 60 Dividing a movie Deleting movies and still images Dubbing movies copying still images 0 2 eee eee eee e
108. ining battery time and charging time appear To charge the battery pack e Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F until the charge lamp of the AC Adaptor Charger turns off If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range you may not be able to charge it efficiently To use the battery pack effectively Battery pack performance decreases when the ambient temperature is 10 C 50 F or below and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter In that case do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots Use a large capacity battery pack NP F770 F970 sold separately Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent playback fast forward or rewind operation wears out the battery pack faster We recommend using a large capacity battery pack NP F770 F970 sold separately Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF when not recording or playing back on your camcorder The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause Have spare battery packs ready for two or three times the expected recording time and make trial recordings before making the actual
109. lance memory switch 31 7 Gain switch 30 18 IRIS button 29 WHT BAL button has a raised tactile dot for your convenience in locating the button N e e e e N E 120 _ E e N a A E a e e N e e e Aas 2 3 4 5 VISUAL INDEX PREV__ PLAY cS Oe o STOP PAUSE SCAN SLOW e RESET button If you press the RESET button all settings including the clock setting except the picture profile settings return to the default VISUAL INDEX button 49 Playback control buttons PREV PLAY NEXT STOP PAUSE SCAN SLOW 49 DATA CODE button 53 DISPLAY button 53 LCD screen touch panel 15 Handle zoom switch 27 Viewfinder 16 Large eyecup 16 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 16 Viewfinder release lever 112 HEADPHONE MONITOR switch 42 Rear recording lamp 87 The recording lamp flashes if the remaining capacity of recording media or battery is low STATUS CHECK button 54 PICTURE PROFILE button 33 MODE button 57 17 MENU button 17 67 18 SEL PUSH EXEC dial buttons 17 67 19 VOLUME buttons 49 20 TC U BIT button Switches between time code and user bit to display
110. lect the function that you want to assign with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A 5 select OK with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Al 6 Select lt gt RETURN with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A 7 Press the MENU button B to hide the menu screen Playback VISUAL INDEX button areas PREV PLAY NEXT DATACODE O COD STOP PAUSE SCAN SLOW DISPLAY O COS ae O E a Ee ASSIGN 6 VISUAL INDEX button MODE button VOLUME button 5 Oo You can play back movies as follows S a E 1 Slide the POWER switch to ON v lt POWER Press and hold the S oe tQhe _ e e button oat 2 Press the VISUAL INDEX button The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after a few seconds Playback mode Recording media z cA TE CExT Dh 60min Previous i JNT TANT TANT TANT seam t21am 1 25am _1 25aM ii JANT TANT TANT TANT Thumbnail 1 36AM 1 42AM 1 42AM 2 09AM i Next TANT TANT TANT TANT movie ex ms ora 2 11AM 2 12AM 2 12AM 2 15AM JAN 1 2009 1 18 57 AM DUR 00 00 48 1920x1080 60i FE LPCM TCR _00 04 26 00 J Current movie data p 50 You can display the VISUAL INDEX screen also by pressing the MODE button followed by touching PLAY VISUAL INDEX on the screen You can turn on or off the time and date display on the thumbnails by pressing the DIS
111. m Records in Linear PCM system DOLBY DIGITAL DobyD Records in Dolby Digital system Notes e Audio format is fixed to DOLBY DIGITAL with the standard definition image quality SD recording AUDIO LIMIT You can set the clipping noise reduction function for CH1 CH2 gt OFF Disables the function ON Enables the function Notes This function is available only when you set the AUTO MAN CH1 CH2 switch to MAN HEADPHONE OUT You can set the sound to output to the headphone when the HEADPHONE MONITOR switch is set to STEREO MIX gt STEREO Outputs in stereo MONO Outputs in monaural INT MIC SET INT MIC SENS You can set recording sensitivity of the internal microphone gt NORMAL Sensitivity that is normally used in professional recordings HIGH Sensitivity that is normally used in consumer recordings E3S amp appears on the status check screen m INT MIC WIND gt OFF Disables wind noise reduction ON Enables wind noise reduction ko appears on the status check screen XLR SET XLR AGC LINK You can select either linked or separate AGC Auto Gain Control of CH1 and CH2 when using an external microphone gt SEPARATE Separately applies the AGC for CH1 CH2 Sound inputs from CH1 CH2 will be recorded as separate sound LINKED ba3 Applies the AGC of CH1 linked with that of CH2 Sound inputs from CH1 CH2 will be recorded as a s
112. mcorder displays the selected still image SL 60min 105 0001 VISUAL INDEX 52 Changing checking the settings in your camcorder VISUALINDEX PREV PLAY NEXT ray ii STOP PAUSE SCAN SLOW DISPLAY C ion C2 MODE TC L BIT PICTURE STATUS PROFILE CHECK SEs iam Se C D Changing the screen You can turn on and off the display of the time code and other information on the screen Press the DISPLAY button B The screen indicators turn on displayed and off not displayed as you press the button In the recording mode the screen changes like detailed display simple display gt no display as you press the button Tips e You can display the screen indicators during playback on a TV Select ALL OUTPUT of DISPLAY OUTPUT p 84 Displaying recording data Data code You can display information including date time camera data and GPS triangulation data automatically stored during recording on the screen during playback Press the DATA CODE button A during playback or pause The screen changes like date and time display camera data display GPS triangulation data no display as you press the button gt 60min La 00 00 00 00 1 15 TA DE 1080 60 FX Ma gt gt i afa gt i or
113. me code The input time code to the TC LINK IN OUT jack are as follows 60i 30p 60p 30 frame 24p 24 frame e When effective time code is input to the TC LINK IN OUT jack set TC FORMAT in accordance with the DF NDF of the input time code Synchronizing the time code of another camcorder with that of this camcorder You can synchronize the time code of another camcorder with the time code of this camcorder The camcorder that generates the time code must be set to FREE RUN the time code advances regardlessly Set the time code of this camcorder with TC RUN TC MAKE and TC FORMAT in 7 TC UB SET Set the TC LINK switch of this camcorder to OUT and connect the TC LINK IN OUT jack and the TC IN jack of the other camcorder with a cable This camcorder The other camcorder TC LINK in Jour gt Notes The output time code from the TC LINK IN OUT jack are as follows 60i 30p 60p 30 frame 24p 30 frame during playback 24 frame during recording oO 2 3 e na 2 5 lt D o Continued gt 45 46 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings Continued Tips e You can output time code from this camcorder also when the camcorders are connected via the SDI jacks Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons Some functions can be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons for use You can assign a single function
114. media Flash memory unit SD memory card SDHC memory card Class 4 6 10 Viewfinder Electric viewfinder color black and white Picture 1 1 cm 0 45 type aspect ratio 16 9 Total dot number 1 226 880 approx 852 x 3 RGB x 480 Image device 6 0 mm 1 3 type 3CMOS sensor Gross Approx 1 120 000 pixels Effective movie 16 9 Approx 1 040 000 pixels Effective movie 4 3 Approx 780 000 pixels Lens G Lens 20 x Optical Approx 30 x Digital when D EXTENDER is set to ON Focal length f 4 1 82 0 mm 3 16 3 1 4 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera 29 5 590 mm 1 3 16 23 1 4 in 16 9 36 1 722 mm 1 7 16 28 1 2 in 4 3 F1 6 3 4 Filter diameter 72 mm 2 7 8 in Color temperature AUTO w one push A B INDOOR 3 200K OUTDOOR 5 800K 7 offset levels MANU WB TEMP 2 300K 15 000K in 100K steps Minimum illumination 1 5 Ix lux Fixed Shutter Speed 1 30 auto gain auto iris F 1 6 When SET of STEADYSHOT is set to STEADYSHOT or OFF Output connectors VIDEO OUT jack Pin connector 1 Vp p 75 Q ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO OUT jacks Pin connectors 10 dBu at load impedance 47 kQ kilohms Output impedance with less than 2 2 KQ kilohms 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms COMPONENT OUT jack Mini D jack Y 1 Vp p 75 Q ohms PB PR CB CR 0 7 Vp p 75 Q ohms HDMI OUT jack HDMI connector SDI OUT jack BNC SMPTE292M 259M UONeWOyU jeuonippy
115. media turn the power off on your camcorder or remove the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the Memory Stick PRO Duo media while the access lamp is lit or flashing If you use the Memory Stick PRO Duo media near magnets or magnetic fields e It is recommended to make a back up of important data on the hard disk of a computer Be careful not to apply excessive force when writing on a memo area on Memory Stick PRO Duo media Do not attach a label or the like on Memory Stick PRO Duo media or a Memory Stick Duo media adaptor When you carry or store a Memory Stick PRO Duo media put it in its case Do not touch or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals e Do not bend drop or apply strong force to the Memory Stick PRO Duo media Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick PRO Duo media Do not let the Memory Stick PRO Duo media get wet Be careful to keep Memory Stick PRO Duo media out of the reach of small children There is danger that a child might swallow it Do not insert anything other than Memory Stick PRO Duo media into the Memory Stick Duo media slot Doing so may cause a malfunction Do not use or keep the Memory Stick PRO Duo media in the following locations Places subject to extremely high temperature such as a car parked outside in t
116. mote Commander RMT 845 1 p 122 LRS A button type lithium battery is already installed Component video cable 1 p 55 gt EO A V connecting cable 1 p 55 a USB cable 1 p 88 ro B a yee Large eyecup 1 p 16 Rechargeable battery pack 1 p 12 108 p e HXR NX5N HXR NX5U NP F570 NP F770 payers umay F Lens hood with lens cover 1 p 11 This lens hood is pre mounted Wind Screen 1 Microphone ECM XM1 1 p 10 Accessory shoe kit Accessory shoe 1 Accessory shoe plate 1 screws 4 p 117 Tig iL A Ge QB oa 6 Continued gt 9 10 Step 1 Checking supplied items Continued Connecting cord DK 415 1 p 13 CD ROM Content Management Utility 1 CD ROM Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder 1 Operating Guide 2 Step 2 Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens cover Attaching the supplied microphone When you use the supplied microphone ECM XM1 for recording sound do the following steps 1 Attach the wind screen B to the supplied microphone A 2 Place the microphone A in the microphone holder C with the model name facing upward close the cover and shut the clamp
117. ms iris gain and shutter speed also become automatic Customizing the picture quality Picture profile SEL PUSH EXEC tess PICTURE STATUS MODE PROFILE CHECK DEG Dale gt A B You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as GAMMA and DETAIL Connect your camcorder to a TV or monitor and adjust the picture quality while observing the picture on the TV or monitor screen Picture quality settings for different recording conditions have been stored in PP1 through PP6 as default settings Notes e When you set x v Color in the gif CAMERA SET menu to ON the picture profile will be disabled J o S 3 e a a 5 lt gt D gt Continued gt 33 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings Continued Picture profile number Recording condition PPI Default settings the same as when Picture Profile is OFF PP2 Default settings the same as when Picture Profile is OFF PP3 Example settings of pictures recorded by a professional shoulder camcorder with ITU 709 gamma PP4 Example settings of pictures recorded by a professional handy camcorder with PD gamma PP5 Example settings of pictures recorded on cinema color negative film PP6 Example settings of pictures screened with cinema color print film 1 During sta
118. n to ON Q i you can prevent overexposure of light while recording a subject under strong light such as a stage For example you can prevent people s faces from being over exposed The default setting is OFF Notes SPOTLIGHT is set to OFF when you set BACK LIGHT to ON e SPOTLIGHT is set to OFF if all of iris gain and shutter speed are adjusted manually e SPOTLIGHT is set to OFF when HYPER GAIN is set to ON Tips e You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button p 47 STEADYSHOT E SET gt STEADYSHOT You can activate the camera shake reduction setting ACTIVE STEADYSHOT Wact You can use the camera shake reduction with more powerful effect OFF Select OFF orf when you use a tripod sold separately to make images look natural nual y Guisn E Continued gt 73 Press the MENU button select ii CAMERA SET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial E STEADYSHOT TYPE You can select a type of camera shake reduction for different recording situations HARD Reduces camera shake considerably This setting is not suitable for recording when you are using techniques like panning or tilting gt STANDARD Standard camera shake reduction SOFT Reduces camera shakes moderately Slight unsteadiness remains in movies which make the movies look as they are WIDE CONVERSION This item is provided for a wide conversion lens sold separatel
119. ndby press the PICTURE PROFILE button B 2 Select a picture profile number with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A You can record with the settings of the selected picture profile 3 Select OK with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A To cancel the picture profile recording Select OFF in step 2 with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A To change the picture profile You can change the settings stored in PP1 through PP6 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button B Select the PICTURE PROFILE number with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A Select SETTING with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A Select an item to be adjusted with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A Adjust the picture quality with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A Repeat steps and to adjust other items Select 4 RETURN with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A Select OK with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A A picture profile indicator appears BLACK LEVEL To set the black level Item Description and settings MASTER BLACK Sets the master black level 15 to 15 BLACK R Sets the black level of Rch MASTER BLACK BLACK R is the black level of Rch 15 to 15 BLACK G Sets the black level of Gch MASTER BLACK BLACK G is the black level of Gch 15 to 15 BLACK B Sets the black level of Bch MASTER BLACK BLACK B is the black level of Bch
120. ng the user bit Synchronizing the time code of this camcorder with that of another camcorder You can synchronize the time code of this camcorder with the time code of another camcorder The camcorder that generates the time code must be set to FREE RUN the time code advances regardlessly Set TC RUN and TC MAKE in w TC UB SET as follows TC MAKE PRESET e TC RUN FREE RUN Set the TC LINK switch of this camcorder to IN and connect the TC LINK IN OUT jack and the TC OUT jack of the other camcorder with a cable This camcorder The other camcorder TC LINK f Jour The time code of this camcorder synchronizes with that of the connected camcorder TC IN appears on this camcorder screen Following conditions must be satisfied to input time code The TC LINK switch is set to IN and there are input time code data e Recording standby e The frame rate of this camcorder time code and that of the input time code are the same The input time code is advancing d 60min TASTBY 00 04 50 04 TCIN 60min TA HED 1080601 FX The time code remains synchronized even if the other camcorder is disconnected Notes e Connect the camcorders when both camcorders are recording standby e If the frame rate of the input time code differ from that of this camcorder or the input time code is not advancing the input time code is not regarded as effective ti
121. ng extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that appear constantly on the LCD screen and or the viewfinder These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way Black point White red blue or green point Do not expose your camcorder s viewfinder lens or LCD screen to the sun or strong light source for extended periods e Intense light sources especially the sun will converge on the viewfinder or lens and damage the internal parts of your camcorder Avoid sunlight or other strong light sources when storing your camcorder Protect this device by always closing the lens cover or by placing it in its bag when not in use About temperature of your camcorder and battery pack e Your camcorder has a protective function that disables recording or playback if the temperature of your camcorder or battery pack is beyond the safely operable range In this case a message appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder p 99 On recording e In order to stabilize memory card operation it is recommended that you format the memory card when you use it with your camcorder for the first time All data recorded on the memory card will be erased by formatting and can not be recovered Save important data on the memor
122. ng the setting of the record button handle record button You can start and stop recording on different recording media at different timing by operating the record button and the handle record button In the default setting movies are recorded on both the memory card and the flash memory unit at the same time when either record button is pressed REC BUTTON 1 I CExt HANDLE REC BUTTON J I eq To change the setting Press MENU select REC OUT SET REC SET REC BUTTON SET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial REC BUTTON SET setting Button and recording media REC BUTTON lt Ext Recording on both the memory card and the flash memory unit HANDLE REC starts and stops at the same time when either record button is BUTTON lt _ I Leyt pressed REC BUTTON lt _ Recording on the memory card starts and stops when the record HANDLE REC button is pressed and on the flash memory unit when the handle BUTTON eyq record button is pressed REC BUTTON exT Recording on the flash memory unit starts and stops when the HANDLE REC record button is pressed and on the memory card when the handle BUTTON lt record button is pressed Selecting high definition image quality HD or standard definition image quality SD You can set the recording image quality high definition image quality HD or standard definition image quality SD separately for the memory card and the flash memory unit
123. ns of the GAIN switch The default settings of H M and L are 18 dB 9 dB and 0 dB respectively Select H M or L with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Set the gain value with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial and press the dial You can select the value between 6 dB and 21 dB by 3 dB The larger the value the higher the gain Select OK with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen SMOOTH GAIN You can set the transition speed at which the gain setting shifts from one value to another set for the GAIN switch positions when you switch the GAIN switch from a position to another You can select the transition speed from FAST MIDDLE and SLOW or set to OFF The default setting is OFF HYPER GAIN When you set this function to ON HGA you can increase the gain to its limit The default setting is OFF Notes During the hyper gain the picture quality will be reduced due to noise e This function returns to the default setting when you switch the format perform the function by the MODE button or turn off the camcorder When you record a high definition image quality HD movie with HYPER GAIN set to ON and play it with the data code the gain value is displayed as Tips e It is recommended to use this function with manual focus e You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button p 47 AGC LIMIT You can select the upper limit for t
124. nued Notes e Select the jack to output signals with OUTPUT SELECT it oe Sel SDI OUT HDMIOUT COMPONENTOUT VIDEO OUT SDI O O z z HDMI F O 5 COMPONENT z O 3 VIDEO O 1 When the HDMI OUT jack is not connected signals are output from the COMPONENT OUT jack 2 When the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT OUT jacks are not connected signals are output from the VIDEO OUT jack 3 When the COMPONENT OUT jack is not connected signals are output from the VIDEO OUT jack e Output resolution depends on the settings of SDI HDMI COMPONENT SDI HDMI Output resolution aaa SDI OUT Homiour COMPONENT ViDEO OUT 720p 480i 720p 720p 720p 480i E 1080i 480i 1080i 1080i 1080i 480i 480p No output 480p 480p 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i 720p 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i an 1080i 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i 480p No output 480p 480p 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i If you set SDI HDMI COMPONENT to 480p no signals are output from the SDI OUT jack e Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo e Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder if copyright protection signals are recorded in the movies Images and sounds may not be reproduced correctly on some monitors or TVs Do not connect the output jacks of the camcorder with the output jacks of the monitor or TV A malfunction may be caused e When 24p or 30p of frame rate is selected in REC FORMAT progressive sign
125. om the supplied CD ROM Content Management Utility beforehand Use commercially available software to edit images or create discs Step 1 Checking the computer system Hard disk Disk volume required for installation Approximately 100 MB Only the NTFS or exFAT file system can be used for importing videos or registering them for viewing Display Minimum 1 024 x 768 dots Others USB port this must be provided as standard High Speed USB USB 2 0 compatible CD ROM drive is necessary for os installation Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 3 Windows 7 1 Standard installation is required Operation is CPU not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a Use an Intel Core 2 Duo 2 20 GHz CPU or faster to play back videos with high definition image quality HD in the FX mode Videos with high definition image quality HD recorded in other than the FX mode may be played back with a slower CPU Depending on the performance of your video card videos with high definition image quality HD recorded using the FX mode may be played back with a slower CPU than that recommended above For the following operations an Intel Pentium II 1GHz or faster is necessary Importing movies to the computer Processing with standard definition image quality SD Memory For Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more is recommended However 256 MB or more is su
126. ore the operation Notes e Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor Charger to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation 1 Press the MODE button 2 Touch DUB COPY PHOTO COPY 3 Touch the type of copying COPY by select To select still images and copy COPY ALL To copy all still images recorded 4 Touch the recording media of the still image to be copied 5 Select the still image to be copied COPY by select Touch the still image to be copied and mark it with v You can select multiple still images Tips e Press and hold the image down to preview the image Touch to return to the previous screen When you select COPY ALL follow the instructions on the screen 6 Touch 0k gt YES 0K Formatting the recording media Formatting deletes all data from the recording media to recover recordable free space Notes e Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor Charger to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation e To avoid the loss of important images you should save them p 88 before formatting the recording media Protected movies and still images are also deleted 1 Press the MODE button 2 Touch MANAGE MEDIA gt MEDIA FORMAT 3 Touch the recording media to be formatted
127. ose view Telephoto Tips The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1 cm about 13 32 in for wide angle and about 80 cm about 2 5 8 feet for telephoto The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom positions if the subject is within 80 cm about 2 5 8 feet from your camcorder When you set FOCUS MACRO to OFF you cannot focus on a subject within 80 cm about 2 5 8 feet regardless of the zoom position p 74 Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever D If you move your finger off the power zoom lever D the operation sound of the power zoom lever D may also be recorded e You can increase the zoom speed of the power zoom lever D or the handle zoom A SPEED ZOOM p 74 Using the handle zoom Set the handle zoom switch B to VAR or FIX Tips e When you set the handle zoom switch B to VAR you can zoom in or out at variable speed e When you set the handle zoom switch B to FIX you can zoom in or out at fixed speed set in HANDLE ZOOM p 74 Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom in or out Notes e You cannot use the handle zoom lever A when the handle zoom switch B is set to OFF e You cannot change the zoom speed of the power zoom lever D
128. oto to adjust the focus and then towards W wide angle to adjust the zoom for recording When you want to record a close up image of a subject move the power zoom lever towards W wide angle to fully magnify the image then adjust the focus To restore automatic adjustment Set the FOCUS switch B to AUTO 2 disappears and the automatic focus adjustment is restored Using automatic focus temporarily Push auto focus Record the subject while pressing and holding the PUSH AUTO button Cl If you release the button the setting returns to manual focusing Use this function to shift the focus on one subject to another The scenes will shift smoothly Tips e The focal distance information for when it is dark and hard to adjust the focus appears for about 3 seconds in the following cases It will not be displayed correctly if you are using a conversion lens sold separately When you set the FOCUS switch B to MAN and gt appears on the screen When you rotate the focus ring while F is displayed on the screen Using the expanded focus Expanded focus EXPANDED FOCUS is assigned to the ASSIGN 7 button p 47 Press the ASSIGN 7 button EXPANDED FOCUS appears and the center of the screen is magnified by about 2 0 times It will be easier to confirm the focus setting during manual focusing The screen returns to the original size when you press the button again
129. owings 1 24 second is defined as 360 power sources BRIGHT is automatically degrees selected for the setting HD 1080 24p FX SD 480 24pSCAN HQ e When you select BRIGHT the recordable HD 1080 24p FH SD 480 24pSCAN HQ time with the battery is slightly reduced When REC FORMAT is set to the followings 1 30 second is defined as 360 degrees HD 1080 30p FX SD 480 30pSCAN HQ HD 1080 30p FH SD 480 30pSCAN HQ For details on REC FORMAT see page 25 Continued gt 83 Press the MENU button select DISPLAY SET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial VF BACKLIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder gt NORMAL Standard brightness BRIGHT Brightens the viewfinder screen Notes When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources BRIGHT is automatically selected for the setting When you select BRIGHT the recordable time with the battery is slightly reduced VF COLOR gt ON Displays images in the viewfinder in color OFF Displays images in the viewfinder in black and white VF POWERMODE gt AUTO Turns on the viewfinder while you close the LCD panel or record in mirror mode ON Always turns on the viewfinder a REMAINING AUTO Displays the remaining recording time available for movies when you re enter movie recording mode or switch to SMOOTH SLOW REC When the remaining time is 5 minutes or more the display goes off after 8 seconds g
130. pace The recording date and time of captured still images is the same as the recording date and time of the movies If the movie you are capturing from has no data code the recording date and time of the still image will be the date and time you captured from the movie Dividing a movie You can divide a movie at a designated point 1 Press the MODE button 2 Touch EDIT DIVIDE gt select the desired recording media and image quality 3 Touch the movie to be divided The selected movie starts playback 4 Touch gt 1 at the point where you want to divide The movie pauses Play and pause toggles as you press gt 11 After you select the point with gt tl make fine adjustment with fan ii gt 60min gt i 00 00 00 00 2 115 TA DIVIDE EE 1080060 FX 1 lt i gt o 1 gt Returns to the beginning of the selected movie 5 Touch 0k YES 0K Notes e You cannot restore movies once they are divided e Do not remove the battery pack the AC Adaptor Charger or the recording media that contains the movies from your camcorder during the operation It may damage the recording media unpa E Continued gt 61 62 Dividing a movie Continued A slight difference may occur from the point where you tou
131. qnoay J e Cover the sensor of your video device with black paper When a device is connected to the REMOTE jack the camcorder or the device does not operate properly e The connected device may react slowly to some operations such as zooming e If you disconnect the cable from the device while the cable is still connected to the camcorder s REMOTE jack the camcorder may not restore the proper settings Disconnect the cable also from the camcorder s REMOTE jack Continued gt 91 Troubleshooting Continued Memory card flash memory unit The remaining movie recording indicator is not displayed Set HH REMAINING to ON to always display the remaining movie recording indicator p 84 The camcorder does not operate with the memory card inserted e The memory card was formatted on a computer Format it on this camcorder p 65 The data file name is incorrect or flashing e The file is damaged e Use a file format supported by your camcorder p 104 The recording media indicator is flashing e Something wrong happened to one of recording media Stop recording of all recording media and repair the database file Images on the recording media cannot be deleted e You can select no more than 100 images to be deleted on the edit screen e The images are protected Release the protect function p 58 The recording does not start when you press the record button e The playback screen is
132. r REVERSE Reverses the selected color range If you execute this function when a color has been selected colors that have not been selected will be selected instead oO 3 e pete a 5 lt gt D o Y LEVEL Sets the color brightness 0 selects a dark color to 31 selects a bright color Y RANGE Sets the color brightness range 1 narrows the brightness range to 32 expands the brightness range COPY To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number RESET To reset the picture profile to the default setting Continued gt 39 40 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings Continued To copy the picture profile setting to another picture profile number See page 33 for the location of the buttons Press the PICTURE PROFILE button B Select the picture profile number that you want to copy from with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A Select SETTING COPY with SEL PUSH EXEC dial A Select the number of the picture profile that you want to copy to with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A Select YES with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A Select 4 RETURN OK with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A To reset the picture profile settings You can reset the picture profile settings by each picture profile number You cannot reset all picture profile settings at once See pag
133. r DETAIL B and the upper DETAIL W TYPE 1 off to the lower DETAIL B side to TYPE 5 off to the upper DETAIL W side BLACK LIMIT Sets the limit level of the lower DETAIL B 0 Low limit level likely to be limited to 7 High limit level not likely to be limited WHITE LIMIT Sets the limit level of the upper DETAIL W 0 Low limit level likely to be limited to 7 High limit level not likely to be limited CRISPENING Sets the crispening level 0 shallow crispening level to 7 deep crispening level HI LIGHT DETAIL Sets the DETAIL level in the high intensity areas 2 to 2 38 SKINTONE DETAIL To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles Item Description and settings ON OFF Suppresses details in skin tone areas to reduce wrinkles Select ON when you want to use this function You can also select other areas LEVEL Sets the adjustment level 1 less adjust the detail to 8 more adjust the detail COLOR SEL Sets color items for the detail adjustment PHASE Sets the color phase 0 purple 32 red 64 yellow gt 96 green 127 blue RANGE Sets the color range 0 selects no color 1 narrow selects a single color to 31 wide selects multiple colors in similar color phases and saturation The detail will not be adjusted when you set RANGE to 0 SATURATION Sets the color saturation 0 selects a light color to 31 selects a deep colo
134. re subject to change without notice Illustrations of camcorders in this manual show the HXR NX5U unless otherwise specified Illustrations of battery packs in this manual show the NP F770 unless otherwise specified Table of Contents Read this titst inven wea Rhenee Rhea nea Resa Rh ee es 2 Getting Started Step 1 Checking supplied items 0 2 00 eee cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeteeeeeeeeeteee 9 Step 2 Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens COVED sebecvetecvavedeviteacestaties E vdaveletaceriedaatisusccaesddevdeh devas sbevedetcett 10 Step 3 Charging the battery pack ee eeeeee eee e tree teeeteeeteeeeeeeeaes 12 Step 4 Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly 14 Step 5 Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder cceceeeeeeeeee 15 Step 6 Setting the date and time eee ee eee eee eee e tee eeneteaeeeeeeaes 17 Changing the language Setting cece 18 Step 7 Inserting a memory card Attaching a flash memory unit 19 Recording Playback Recording 5 a eiswes sts ccs tse a a A E a ceases a a 21 Changing the setting of the record button handle record button 24 Selecting high definition image quality HD or standard definition image quality SD cise nenien a en e tel hareago ttia feces 24 Selecting the recording format eesssssersrrsirerrsrrrrrrsrsrrersrsesrrersr 25 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings cceeeeeeeee 27 Adjust
135. roperly To record or play back set the POWER switch to ON When you use your camcorder for the first time the CLOCK SET screen appears p 17 POWER switch 1 Slide the POWER switch to ON while you press the green button POWER Press and hold the SK 0 OF green button ee fF Notes The current date and time appear on the LCD screen for a few seconds when you turn on your camcorder after you set the date and time with CLOCK SET p 17 2 Hold the camcorder properly 3 Ensure a good grip then fasten the grip belt To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF Notes If warning messages appear on the screen follow the instructions Step 5 Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder LCD panel Open the LCD panel 180 degrees then rotate it to the best angle to record or play back Ss Open 180 degrees 90 degrees Al max IEN 180 degrees AN bal at O eS e DATA CODE o pee gen om D O DISPLAY button AES eip Tips e Images are displayed as mirror images on the LCD screen but are recorded as normal images To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer Press and hold the DISPLAY button for a few seconds until Copp appears This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or when you want to save battery power The recorded picture will not
136. s software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications we have an obligation to inform you of the following Please read the following sections Read license1 pdf in the License folder on the CD ROM Content Management Utility You will find licenses in English of C Library Expat zlib libjpeg dtoa and pere software On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License hereinafter referred to as GPL or GNU Lesser General Public License hereinafter referred to as LGPL are included in the camcorder This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on the web Use the following URL to download it When downloading the source code select HXR NX5J as the model for your camcorder http www sony net Products Linux We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code Read license2 pdf in the License folder on the CD ROM Content Management Utility You will find licenses in English of GPL and LGPL software To view the PDF Adobe Reader is needed If it is not installed on your computer you can download it from the Adob
137. sion of the files is JPG The file numbers go up automatically When the capacity of a file number exceeds DSC00003 JPG 9999 another folder is created to store new still image files The folder name goes up 101MSDCF gt 102MSDCF By pressing the MODE button then selecting MANAGE MEDIA USB CONNECT gt A VLB you can access the memory card from the computer through USB connection Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder from the computer The image files may be destroyed or may not be played back Operation is not guaranteed if you perform the above operation When you delete image files follow the steps on page 62 Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer Do not format the recording media using a computer The camcorder may not operate correctly Do not copy the files on the recording media from the computer Operation is not guaranteed Use the supplied application software Content Management Utility to input data from the recording media to a computer Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition HD signal using efficient data compression coding technology The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format is adopted to compress video data and the Dolby Digital
138. sitivity HIGH MIDDLE LOW MANUAL SET Sets the knee point and slope manually POINT Sets the knee point 75 to 105 SLOPE Sets the knee slope 5 gentle to 5 steep COLOR MODE To set type and level of colors Item Description and settings TYPE Selects a type of colors STANDARD Standard colors CINEMATONE 1 Film camera image like colors good with GAMMA set to CINEMATONE 1 CINEMATONE2 Film camera image like colors good with GAMMA set to CINEMATONE2 ITU709 MATRIX Colors corresponding to ITU 709 LEVEL Sets a color level when you set TYPE to the settings other than STANDARD 1 close to color settings of STANDARD to 8 color settings of the selected type COLOR LEVEL To set the color level Item Description and settings 7 light to 7 dark 8 black and white COLOR PHASE To set the color phase Item Description and settings 7 greenish to 7 reddish 36 COLOR DEPTH To set the color depth for each color phase This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors The color looks deeper as you increase the setting value to more positive side and lighter as you decrease the value to more negative side This function is effective even if you set COLOR LEVEL to 8 black and white Item Description and settings R 7 light red to 7
139. splayed on the selected movies x 60min CAHIR ADD OK Press and hold touch panel to PREVIEW Tips e Press and hold the image down to preview the image Touch to return to the previous screen 4 Touch ox YES ox Notes e Do not remove the battery pack the AC Adaptor Charger or the recording media that contains the movies from your camcorder during the operation It may damage the recording media e You cannot add still images to a Playlist Tips e You can add a maximum of 999 high definition image quality HD movies or 99 standard definition image quality SD movies to the Playlist e You can also add movies by pressing the MENU button on the VISUAL INDEX screen the playback screen or the Playlist screen Playing the Playlist 1 Press the MODE button 2 Touch PLAY PLAYLIST select the desired recording media and image quality Movies added to the Playlist appear 3 Touch the movie you want to play back The Playlist is played back from the selected movie to the end then the screen returns to the Playlist screen To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist Press the MODE button Touch EDIT PLAYLIST EDIT ERASE select the desired recording media and image quality e To erase all the movies from the Playlist touch EDIT
140. ssociation e On your camcorder you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices DCR TRV900 or DSC D700 D770 that do not conform to the universal standard These models are not sold in some regions If you cannot use Memory Stick PRO Duo media that has been used with another device format it with your camcorder p 65 Note that formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick PRO Duo media You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder When playing back image data modified on your computer When playing back image data recorded with other devices uopewuoju jeuonippy ie Continued gt 1 07 108 Maintenance and precautions Continued About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack This unit is compatible with an InfoLITHIUM battery pack L series Your camcorder operates only with an InfoLITHIUM battery pack InfoLITHIUM L series battery packs have the wtouraum QQ mark What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and a supplied AC Adaptor Charger The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder and displays the remaining battery time in minutes With an AC Adaptor Charger the rema
141. t ON Always displays the remaining recording time available for movies GPS TIME DISPLAY You can select the GPS time as the data code gt LOCAL TIME Displays the time with the time difference compensated for The local time with the summer time setting taken into account is displayed UTC TIME Displays the coordinated universal time Notes e In the case of still images if you select LOCAL TIME the triangulated time is displayed as eine DISPLAY OUTPUT You can select where to output the display information such as time code gt LCD PANEL Outputs the information to the LCD screen and viewfinder ALL OUTPUT Outputs the information to the LCD screen viewfinder SDI output HDMI output component output and video output Notes e Only the time code is output when MARKER is set to ON and a marker is displayed on the screen TC UB SET menu TC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT etc The default settings are marked with gt The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected See page 67 for details on selecting menu items Press the MENU button select Sj TC UB SET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial TC PRESET See page 44 UB PRESET See page 44 TC FORMAT You can select the frame mode gt DF Sets the frame mode to the drop frame mode NDF Sets the frame mode to the non drop frame mode Notes e When recording in
142. t screen appears unpa E Continued gt 65 Preventing data on recording media from being recovered Continued 6 Press and hold the STOP button for more than 3 seconds The media empty screen appears STOP button T Touch YES YES 0K Notes e It may take from several minutes to several hours to empty recording media depending on the capacity You can check the actual time required on the LCD screen e If you stop the operation while Executing appears be sure to complete the operation by performing MEDIA FORMAT or emptying when you use the recording media next time Repairing the image database file This function checks the management information and the consistency of movies and still images on the recording media and repairs any inconsistencies found Notes e Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor Charger to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation 1 Press the MODE button 2 Touch MANAGE MEDIA REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE 3 Touch the recording media you want to check the management file 4 Touch YES The management file check starts Touch OK and quit the management file check if no inconsistency is found 5 Touch YES After Completed appears touch OK Notes e If you stop the operation while Repairing the Image Database File appe
143. t the INPUT switch to LINE Continued gt 79 80 Press the MENU button gt select P b AUDIO SET with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial INPUT2 TRIM INPUT2 WIND You can set INPUT2 in the same way as INPUT Tips 48 dBu is set as 0 dB in your camcorder Set INPUT TRIM to 0dB for the supplied microphone The INPUT TRIM function adjusts the input level from an external microphone When using a highly sensitive microphone or recording loud sound set this to the minus side When using a less sensitive microphone or recording quiet sound set it to the plus side When recording loud sound the sound may be distorted at either the input point or the recording point If it is distorted at the input point adjust the sound using the INPUT TRIM function If it is distorted at the recording point lower the total volume level manually If you set INPUT TRIM too far to the minus side the microphone volume becomes too low resulting in a poor signal to noise ratio Test the effect of the AUDIO SET function according to the microphone used or the sound field of the recording site before actual recording C DISPLAY SET menu Display settings of the display and the viewfinder MARKER VF BACKLIGHT DISPLAY OUTPUT etc The default settings are marked with The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected See page 67 for details on selecting menu items Press the ME
144. that generate radio signals of the same frequency band as the camcorder near 1 5 GHz band mobile telephones etc uonewuoju jeuonippy M 105 106 Maintenance and precautions Continued On triangulating errors If you move to another location right after setting the GPS switch to ON it may take a longer time for the camcorder to start triangulating compared to when you stay in the same place Error caused by the position of GPS satellites The camcorder automatically triangulates your current location when the camcorder receives radio signals from 3 or more GPS satellites The triangulating error allowed by the GPS satellites is about 30 m 98 feet Depending on the environment of the location the triangulating error can be greater In this case your actual location may not match the location on the map based on the GPS information Meanwhile the GPS satellites are controlled by the Unites States Department of Defense and the degree of accuracy may be changed intentionally Error during the triangulating process The camcorder acquires location information every second during triangulating On the restriction of use of GPS on an airplane During take off and landing of an airplane set the GPS switch to OFF and turn off the camcorder as you will be instructed to do by the on board announcement In other cases use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the place or situation On the geographic coordinate s
145. the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the ambient temperature after about hour LCD screen e Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen as it may cause damage e If your camcorder is used in a cold place a residual image may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction e While using your camcorder the back of the LCD screen may heat up This is not a malfunction E To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit sold separately do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid On adjustment of the touch panel CALIBRATION The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly If this happens follow the procedure below It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor Charger during the operation Turn on the camcorder Press the MENU button select OTHERS CALIBRATION with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial CALIBRATION Touch the X CANCEL Touch x displayed on the screen with the corner of memory card or the like 3 times If you did not press the right spot try the calibration again e Touch CANCEL to cancel calibration Notes Do not use a sharp pointed object for c
146. to any one of the ASSIGN 1 to 7 buttons Functions you can assign to the ASSIGN buttons The buttons in parentheses indicate that the functions are assigned to the buttons by default EXPANDED FOCUS p 29 ASSIGN 7 button PUSH AUTO IRIS p 29 e HYPER GAIN p 71 IRIS RING ROTATE p 72 AE SHIFT p 72 ASSIGN 5 button BACK LIGHT p 73 SPOTLIGHT p 73 STEADYSHOT p 73 FOCUS MACRO p 74 D EXTENDER p 75 FADER p 75 COLOR BAR p 76 e ZEBRA p 81 ASSIGN 4 button PEAKING p 81 MARKER p 81 REC LAMP F p 87 REC LAMP R p 87 VISUAL INDEX p 49 ASSIGN 6 button MODE p 57 ASSIGN 4 6 buttons Bases ASSIGN 1 3 buttons A ASSIGN 7 EXPANDED FOCUS button 1 Press the MENU button B 2 Select S OTHERS ASSIGN BUTTON with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A TASTBY 00 00 00 00 z oTHERs RETURN ASSIGN BUTTON D CLOCK SET AREA SET DST SET LANGUAGE DATE REC BEEP MENU END 3 Select the ASSIGN button to which you want to assign a function with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial A az xJ 3 e a a 5 lt D o Continued gt 47 48 Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons Continued e appears if no function is assigned to the ASSIGN button 4 Se
147. ton 2 Touch EDIT PHOTO CAPTURE select the desired recording media and image quality 3 Touch the movie to be captured The selected movie starts playback 4 Touch gt at the point where you want to capture The movie pauses Play and pause toggles as you press gt 1 After you select the point with gt 1 make fine adjustment with an i gt 00 00 00 00 1 15 TA 9999 TA SA oOmin Lal PHOTO CAPTURE 080 601 FX Returns to the beginning of the selected movie 5 Touch OK The captured still image is saved on the recording media selected for movies When capturing is finished the screen returns to pause e To continue capturing touch gt p1 then repeat steps from step 4 e To capture a still image from another movie touch lt 5 then repeat steps from step 3 If you change the recording media and the image quality of the movies start again from the beginning 6 Touch gt X Notes e The image size is fixed depending on the image quality of the movie 2 1M with high definition image quality HD 0 2M in 16 9 wide with standard definition image quality SD VGA 0 3M in 4 3 with standard definition image quality SD e The recording media where you want to save still images should have enough free s
148. ttery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all without the AC Adaptor Charger connected or the battery pack attached Use your camcorder after charging the pre installed rechargeable battery However even if the pre installed rechargeable battery is not charged the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor Charger and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF for more than 24 hours uopewuoju jeuonippy Continued gt 1 1 1 Maintenance and precautions Continued Removing dust from inside the viewfinder 1 Remove the eye piece of the viewfinder Slide down the viewfinder release lever and hold it at the position then lift the eye piece of the viewfinder as indicated with the arrow in the illustration 2 Remove dust inside the eye piece and viewfinder with a blower 112 Specifications System Video signal NTSC color EIA standards HDTV 1080 60i 720 60p Video recording system HD image quality MPEG 4 AVC H 264 AVCHD SD image quality MPEG 2 PS Audio recording system Linear PCM 2ch 48 kHz 16 bit Dolby Digital 2ch 48 kHz 16 bit Dolby Digital Stereo Creator employed Still image recording system DCF Ver 2 0 Exif Ver 2 21 MPF Baseline Recording media movies still images Memory Stick PRO Duo
149. ucture is shown below You do not usually need to acknowledge the file folder structure when recording playing back movies and still images on the camcorder AVF_INFo AVIN0001 INP AVINO001 INT 1 AVIN0001 BNP _ AVCHD 5 PRIVATE AVCHD MP_ROOT 101PNV01 M2U00001 MPG M2u00002 MPG H 3 H M2U00003 MPG DCIM 101MSDCF DSC00001 JPG DSC00002 JPG 4 Memory Stick PRO Duo media flash memory unit SD memory card SDHC memory card 1 Image management files When you delete the files you cannot record play back the images correctly The files are defaulted as hidden files and not usually displayed 2 HD movie management information folder This folder contains recording data of high definition image quality HD movies Do not try to open this folder or access the contents of this folder from a computer Doing so might damage image files or prevent image files from being played back 3 SD movie files MPEG 2 files The extension of the files is MPG The maximum size is 2 GB When the capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB the file becomes divided The file numbers go up automatically When the capacity of a file number exceeds 9999 another folder is created to record new movie files The folder name goes up 101PNV01 gt 102PNV01 4 Still image files JPEG files The exten
150. unction is currently not available appears when selecting a function on the MODE menu e Try again after finishing all tasks currently selected on the MODE menu e If 720 is selected as REC FORMAT for SMOOTH SLOW REC select 1080 as REC FORMAT Menu items are grayed out or do not work e You cannot select grayed out display items in the current recording playback situation Continued gt 93 Troubleshooting Continued e There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items Cannot use Situation BACK LIGHT SPOTLIGHT ON OFF of AE SHIFT All of iris gain and shutter speed are set manually HYPER GAIN is set to ON FADER The record button and the handle record button are set to different recording media The camcorder is unable to record images The recording media has less than minute of remaining capacity COLOR BAR is set to ON ZEBRA PEAKING CAMERA DATA DISPLAY COLOR BAR is set to ON ON OFF of MARKER EXPANDED FOCUS is set to ON While the date and time are displayed when the power is turned on LCD BACKLIGHT AC power source is being used LEVEL VF BACKLIGHT TC PRESET TC MAKE is set to REGENERATE When inputting time code TC RUN is set to FREE RUN and TC MAKE is set to PRESET TC FORMAT When inputting time
151. ure range for charging the AC Adaptor Charger suspends charging automatically and enters standby mode When the ambient temperature returns to an appropriate temperature the AC Adaptor Charger restarts charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F About x v Color e x v Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony and is a trademark of Sony e xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard About handling of your camcorder On use and care Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations Anywhere extremely hot or cold Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as under direct sunlight near heaters or in a car parked in the sun They may malfunction or become deformed Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration The camcorder may malfunction Near strong radio waves or radiation The camcorder may not be able to record properly Near AM receivers and video equipment Noise may occur Ona sandy beach or anywhere dusty If sand or dust gets in your camcorder it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired Near windows or outdoors where the LCD screen the viewfinder or the l
152. utton or the handle record button again Tips When recording in high definition image quality HD the aspect ratio is fixed to 16 9 When recording in standard definition image quality SD you can switch the aspect ratio to 4 3 SDH WIDE REC p 77 e You can change the screen display during recording p 53 e Indicators displayed on the screen during recording are shown on page 123 The recording lamp can be set to stay off REC LAMP F REC LAMP R p 87 e For low angle recording the handle record button is convenient Release the HOLD lever to enable the handle record button It might be helpful if you set the LCD panel face up or close it after turning it face down or lift the viewfinder up during the low angle recording e You can capture still images from the movies you recorded p 60 To continue recording on the memory cards one after another Relay recording Insert memory cards each in both slots A and B so the camcorder switches memory card A or B just before space on the other one runs out and continues recording on the next memory card automatically 22 Insert a recordable memory card Small space REC Recording Small space Notes e Do not eject the memory card that is currently being used for recording Replace only the memory card whose slot lamp is off Even if you press the memory card slot button A or B while recording movies you cannot switch the slot curr
153. verned by storage operating and environmental conditions About charging the battery pack e Use the AC Adaptor Charger supplied to charge the designated batteries only If you charge other types of batteries those batteries may leak heat up burst or give an electric shock resulting in burns or injury e Remove the charged battery from the AC Adaptor Charger The CHARGE lamp of the supplied AC Adaptor Charger flashes in 2 patterns as follows Fast flashing Turns on and off rapidly at about 0 15 second intervals Slow flashing Turns on and off alternately for about 1 5 seconds and turns off completely for about 1 5 seconds The lamp repeats this sequence e If the CHARGE lamp is fast flashing remove the battery that is being charged and then re attach the same battery again firmly If the CHARGE lamp continues fast flashing the cause could be that the battery is damaged or the battery is not a designated type Check the battery to confirm whether it is a designated type or not If it is a designated type remove the battery first and then attach a brand new battery or another known to be good battery to see if the AC Adaptor Charger is working correctly If the AC Adaptor Charger is working correctly the cause could be that the battery is damaged If the CHARGE lamp is slow flashing the AC Adaptor Charger is in standby mode and charging is suspended When the ambient temperature is out of the appropriate temperat
154. wrong direction the memory card the memory card slot or image data may be damaged e When you insert a new memory card in standby mode the Create a new Image Database File screen appears Follow the screen indication and touch YES To eject the memory card Lightly push the memory card once Notes e When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red your camcorder is reading writing data Do not shake or knock your camcorder turn the power off eject the memory card or remove the battery pack Otherwise image data may be damaged If Failed to create a new Image Database File It may be possible that there is not enough free space appears in step 2 format the memory card p 65 When inserting or ejecting the memory card be careful to prevent the memory card from popping out and dropping Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording Press the A or B button of the memory card slot where the memory card you want to record on is inserted The lamp of the selected slot lights up in green er Memory card slot A button Memory card slot B button Continued gt payers umay 19 Step 7 Inserting a memory card Attaching a flash memory unit Continued Notes e You can only select a slot that already has a memory card inserted e While movies are being recorded on the memory card you cannot switch the slot even if you press the memory card slot A B buttons
155. y and especially effective for Sony wide conversion lens ACTIVE STEADYSHOT TYPE You can select a type of powerful camera shake reduction for different recording situations gt STANDARD Reduces camera shakes more powerfully while you are walking or moving around WIDE CONVERSION This item is provided for using a wide conversion lens sold separately in ACTIVE STEADYSHOT mode and especially effective for Sony wide conversion lens Notes e At the ACTIVE STEADYSHOT setting the imaging field shifts slightly to the telephoto side and the resolution will deteriorate slightly as well amp Tips e You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as SET p 47 AF ASSIST When you set this function to ON you can temporarily focus manually using the focus ring during the auto focus adjustment The default setting is OFF Notes e This function is effective only when the FOCUS switch is set to AUTO p 28 FOCUS MACRO When you set this function to ON you can focus on a subject within 80 cm about 2 5 8 feet The default setting is ON When you set this function to OFF WoOFF you can set fine focus ona subject further than 80 cm regardless of the zoom position although you will lose focus on a subject within 80 cm Tips e You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button p 47 HANDLE ZOOM You can select the zoom speed for the FIX position of the handle zoom switch from 1
156. y card on other media such as a computer before formatting the memory card Before starting to record test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems e Compensation for the loss of the content of recordings or the loss of recording opportunities cannot be provided even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder storage media etc or even if images or sounds are distorted due to the limits of the capabilities of the camcorder e TV color systems differ depending on the countries regions To view your Continued gt Read this first Continued recordings on a TV you need an NTSC system based TV Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws Because of the way that the image device CMOS sensor reads out image signals the following phenomena may occur The subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions This phenomenon may be notable in displays having high motion resolution Horizontal lines appear on the screen during recording under fluorescent lights The phenomena can be reduced by adjusting the shutter speed p 30 Images on the screen look horizontally divided when a subject is lighted with a flash The phenomena can be reduced by using a
157. ystem The WGS 84 geographic coordinate system is used About the Memory Stick media Memory Stick media are compact portable IC recording media with a large data capacity You can use only Memory Stick Duo media which are about the half size of standard Memory Stick media with your camcorder However we do not guarantee the operation of all types of Memory Stick Duo media on your camcorder ivi i Recording Types of Memory Stick media Playback Memory Stick Duo media _ with MagicGate Memory Stick PRO Duo O media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo O media This product does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer but it supports 4 bit parallel data transfer the same as with Memory Stick PRO Duo media This product cannot record or play data that uses MagicGate technology MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format e Memory Stick PRO Duo media formatted by a computer Windows OS Mac OS do not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder e Data read write speed may vary depending on the combination of the Memory Stick PRO Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media compliant product you use Damaged or lost image data will not be compensated for and may occur in the following cases If you eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo

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