4-580-997-11(1) Solid-State Memory Camcorder Operating Guide Table of Contents Getting Started Recording Playback Editing Using the Menu Troubleshooting Additional Information HXR-NX100
Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Precautions when using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Lens hood the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
• Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems. • 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. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions.
Identifying Parts and Controls Body The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Hook for shoulder strap B ASSIGN4/LAST SCENE button (p. 57) C Microphone holder D Multi-interface shoe (p. 44, 79) E Power zoom lever (p. 32) F Grip belt attachment G ASSIGN5/FOCUS MAG button (p.
Attaching the microphone (sold separately) This section explains how to connect an external microphone (sold separately). Put the cable in the outer cable holder. 1 Place the microphone A into the microphone holder B. 2 Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT1 jack or INPUT2 jack C. 3 Place the microphone cable into the cable holder D.
Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued) A Lens (G lens) B Lens hood C Internal microphone D Remote control sensor (p. 91) E Recording lamp (p. 91) Flashes when remaining capacity of the memory card or battery becomes low. F NIGHTSHOT light (p. 46) G ASSIGN1/WB SET button (p. 41, 58) H ASSIGN2/STATUS button (p. 58, 64) I ASSIGN3/LOW LUX button (p. 46, 58) J DISPLAY button (p. 63) K SLOT SEL button (p. 27) L INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch (p. 42) M CH-1 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE) switch (p.
Attaching the lens hood Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow 2 until it is locked. z Tip • If you attach or remove a 62 mm (2 1/2 in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood.
Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued) A VIDEO OUT jack/AUDIO OUT jack (p. 65, 81) B HDMI OUT jack (p. 65) L START/STOP button (p. 28) C Multi/Micro USB jack (p. 91) M POWER/CHG lamp D DC IN jack (p. 19) E Cable clamper/loop clamper F Handle zoom lever (p. 32) G Handle record button (p. 28) H INPUT1 jack (p. 42) I INPUT2 jack (p. 42) J Grip belt K Tripod receptacles (1/4 inch, 3/8 inch) Supports 1/4-20UNC and 3/8-16UNC screws. For mounting on a tripod (sold separately, screw length 5.
Cable clamper Loop clamper b Note Do not use the cable clamper/loop clamper for any purpose other than securing cables (for example, attaching a strap for carrying the camcorder).
Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued) A Focus ring (p. 33) B Zoom ring (p. 32) C Iris ring (p. 38) D Hook for shoulder strap E Viewfinder (p. 24) F Large eyecup (p. 24) G BATT RELEASE button (p. 20) H Battery pack (p. 19) I ON/STANDBY switch (p. 22) J FULL AUTO button (p. 45) K SHUTTER button (p. 39) L WHT BAL button (p. 41) M GAIN button (p. 39) N Manual lever (p.
A LCD screen (p. 24) B MENU button (p. 72) C V/v/B/b/SET buttons (p. 72) D THUMBNAIL button (p. 60) E Memory card slot A/Memory card access lamp (p. 26) F Memory card slot B/Memory card access lamp (p. 26) G i (headphones) jack H REMOTE jack (p. 91) The REMOTE jack connects to a video deck or other devices used to control playback.
Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued) Wireless Remote Commander Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander. Insulation sheet b Notes • Aim the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. • 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.
Screen Indicators Upper right Center Upper left Upper right Indicator Meaning 0min Estimated remaining recording time Recording/playback media Time code (hour:minute:second:frame) 00:00:00:00 Bottom Bottom Upper left Indicator Indicator 100% . Face detection [ON] Remaining battery PEAKING (p. 85) INTELLIGENT AUTO (face detection/scene detection/camera-shake detection) (p. 45) ZEBRA (p. 85) SCENE SELECTION (p. 45) REC FORMAT (p. 36) WIDE REC (p. 80) Optical zoom Z99 Z99 ×1.2 ×2.
Screen Indicators (Continued) Indicator Meaning Multi Interface Shoe video light (p. 79) Manual volume adjustment (p. 44) z Tip • Indicators may look different or appear at different positions. Data during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed while recording.
Table of Contents Read this first ...........................................................................................2 Identifying Parts and Controls ..................................................................4 Body ..................................................................................................... 4 Wireless Remote Commander ........................................................... 12 Screen Indicators .....................................................................
Table of Contents (Continued) Recording sound from an external audio device ............................... 43 Recording sound from a Multi Interface Shoe compatible microphone (sold separately) ................................................................................. 44 Adjusting the recording level ............................................................. 44 Useful functions .....................................................................................
Using the Menu Operating the menu ................................................................................72 Menu items .............................................................................................74 (CAMERA SET) menu .....................................................................77 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions ( STEADYSHOT, etc.) Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu ..........................
Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied accessories Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. If, for any reason, there is something missing, contact your Sony dealer. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. • Recording media are sold separately. AC Adaptor (p. 19) Lens hood (p. 7) Lens cap (p. 28) USB cable Power cord (mains lead) (p. 19) Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F770) IS1293 power cord for India. Not supplied in some countries.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack Sony Professional products website: U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com Europe, Middle East, and Africa http://www.pro.sony.eu Japan http://www.sonybsc.com Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr China http://pro.sony.com.cn You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) with the supplied AC Adaptor.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) 2 Connect the DC plug to the DC IN jack of the camcorder. When charging ends The CHG lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. b Note Even if the CHG lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. z Tip • You can check the remaining battery life with the status check function (p. 64).
Battery pack Full charge time NP-F970 (sold separately) 520 minutes On the battery pack jack of the battery charger. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). 3 Push the battery in and slide it in the direction of the arrow in the diagram. The CHG lamp lights up and charging starts. Using a power outlet You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain the AC power.
Step 3: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time Turning on the camcorder Turn the ON/STANDBY switch to ON (❙). When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears. Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. z Tip • 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.
2 Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year), Getting Started [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, using the V/v/B/b/SET button, then press the button. The clock starts. •Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour. •You can set any year up to the year 2037. •Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. z Tip • The date and time are automatically recorded on the selected recording media, and can be displayed during playback (p. 87).
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder Using the LCD screen The LCD screen can be rotated in the range as illustrated below, allowing a person other than the camera operator to see the image. Adjusting the viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial Move it until the picture becomes clear. 1 Open 180° 2 90° (max.) 2 180° (max.) Using the viewfinder Closing the LCD screen switches the display to the viewfinder. You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder to suit your shooting style.
Large eyecup (supplied) Getting Started b Note • Do not remove the eyecup attached to the camcorder.
Step 5: Preparing the recording media Supported memory cards File format Recording media AVCHD SD, SDHC, SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster), Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2), PRO-HG Duo DV SD, SDHC, SDXC memory card (Class 6 or faster), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo XAVC S HD SDXC memory card (Class 10) S&Q (AVCHD) SD, SDHC, SDXC memory card (Class 10) Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks into place.
Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording Press the SLOT SEL button to change which slot is selected for recording. You can confirm the selected slot on the screen. SLOT SEL button Getting Started b Notes • You can only select a slot that already has a memory card inserted. • While movies are being recorded on the memory card, you cannot switch the slot even if you press the SLOT SEL button.
Recording Recording Handle record button START/STOP button Recording movies Your camcorder records movies on a memory card. The factory setting for recording movies is AVCHD. Do the following steps to record movies. 1 Press the latches on both sides of the lens cap and remove it.
2 Turn the ON/STANDBY switch to ON (❙). Recording 3 Press the START/STOP button (or the handle record button) to start recording. [STBY] t [REC] The recording lamps light up during recording. To stop the movie recording, press the START/STOP button or the handle record button again. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red, your camcorder is reading or writing data on recording media.
Recording (Continued) z Tips • When recording with a setting other than DV, the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in DV mode, you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([ WIDE REC], p. 80). • For details about changing the screen display during recording, see page 63. • For details about screen display during recording, see page 13. • The recording lamps can be set to stay off ([REC LAMP], p. 91).
Recording movies using both the memory card A and B (Simultaneous recording) You can record movies on both of these recording media simultaneously. Press MENU t select (REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [SIMUL/RELAY REC] t [SIMULTANEOUS REC] with the V/v/B/b/SET button.
Recording (Continued) Adjusting the zoom z Tips • When focusing, the minimum distance required between the camcorder and the subject is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 1 meter (about 39 3/8 in.) for telephoto. • The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom positions if the subject is within 1 meter (about 39 3/8 in.) from your camcorder. • Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever C.
Adjusting the focus 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. 1 During recording or standby, press the FOCUS AUTO/MAN button B to set the focus to manual. 9 appears.
Adjusting the focus (Continued) Press the ASSIGN5/FOCUS MAG button. The center of the screen is magnified. The setting changes with each press of the button. 2 Select (CAMERA SET) t [FACE DETECTION] t [ON] with the V/v/B/b/SET button D. When the faces are detected, frames appear on the LCD screen. 3 Press the V/v/B/b/SET button D, move the selection cursor (orange colored frame) to select the priority face, then press the button again.
z Tips • You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 58). • To make it easy to detect faces, record under the following conditions: – Record in a moderately bright place – Do not obscure the face with a hat, mask, sunglasses, etc.
Changing the recording setting Selecting the file format and recording format You can select the file format in [FILE FORMAT] and the recording format (bitrate, image size, frame rate, and scanning system) in [REC FORMAT]. You can select either XAVC S HD or AVCHD in [FILE FORMAT]. Select the desired file format that best suits the shooting situation and playback equipment. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the V/v/B/b/SET button to select (REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [FILE FORMAT] t the desired format.
Frame rate for 60i models b Note The frame rate displayed on the LCD screen differs from the actual frame rate. • When you switch from DV mode to another, settings made in DV mode are initialized. If a movie file exceeds 2 GB during recording, the camcorder divides the recording into separate files by creating a new file(s) automatically. However, the divided files are displayed as a single movie on the screen of the camcorder. Frame rate on the LCD screen Actual frame rate 24 23.98 30 29.
Adjusting the brightness You can adjust the image brightness by adjusting the iris, gain or shutter speed, or by adjusting the light volume with the ND filter switch B. 2 Press the IRIS AUTO/MAN button C to set the iris to manual. The next to the iris value disappears. Iris value 3 Turn the iris ring A to adjust the value. The volume of the light increases the more that you open the aperture (decreasing F value).
Adjusting the gain You can use this if you do not want to increase the value by AGC (automatic gain control). 1 Press the FULL AUTO button G to set auto mode off. The FULL AUTO button lamp turns off. The next to the gain value disappears, and the gain value is highlighted. You can adjust and fix the shutter speed manually. You can make a moving subject look still or emphasize the movement of a subject by adjusting the shutter speed. 1 Press the FULL AUTO button G to set auto mode off.
Adjusting the brightness (Continued) the LCD screen is, the faster the shutter speed is. z Tips • 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 have horizontal bands of noise.
Adjusting the color tone Adjusting the white balance 3 Select PRESET, A, or B using the manual lever A. x Setting the A/B value Select A or B for recording with the white balance setting stored in memory A or B. x To use the PRESET value of white balance Select (CAMERA SET) t [WB PRESET] and select a desired setting. Example of recording conditions Outdoor ([OUTDOOR]) • When recording a night scene, neon lighting, fireworks, etc. • When recording a sunrise, sunset, etc.
Adjusting the color tone (Continued) Audio setup 2 Press the WHT BAL button B to highlight the white balance value. The jacks, switches and dials shown below allow you to set the sound that is recorded. See page 5 for details about connecting a microphone. 3 Select A ( A) or B ( manual lever. B) using the 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Press the V/v/B/b/SET buttons to select (CAMERA SET) t [WB SET].
Audio level controls E: AUTO/MAN (CH-1) switch I: AUTO/MAN (CH-2) switch F: AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1) dial J: AUDIO LEVEL (CH-2) dial Recording sound from the internal microphone You can record sound in stereo using the camcorder’s internal microphone. 1 Set the CH-1 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE) switch D and CH-2 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE) switch H to “INT MIC.” z Tips • If the audio level is too low, set [INT MIC SENS] to [HIGH]. • To reduce wind noise, set [INT MIC WIND] to [ON].
Audio setup (Continued) • If [INPUT CH SELECT] is set to [INPUT1/INPUT1] in the [XLR SET] menu, the audio input on the INPUT1 jack is recorded to both CH-1 and CH2. [XLR SET] > [INPUT CH SELECT] setting Sound recorded to CH-1 and CH-2 INPUT1/ INPUT2 INPUT1 CH1 INPUT2 CH2 INPUT1/ INPUT1 INPUT1 1 Connect the Multi Interface Shoe compatible microphone (sold separately) to the Multi Interface Shoe. 2 Set the CH-1 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE) switch D and CH-2 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE) switch H to “MI SHOE.
Useful functions Selecting suitable settings automatically (auto mode setting) 4 Press the V/v/B/b/SET button B, select [AUTO], [INTELLIGENT AUTO], or [SCENE SELECTION], and press the button again. You can make optimal recordings in various situations. b Note Scenes detected by INTELLIGENT AUTO Recording • When you select [INTELLIGENT AUTO], [STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE], and the angle of view shifts 1.08 times toward the telephoto side. Face detection: (Portrait), (Baby) Scene detection: .
Useful functions (Continued) Setting values Recording conditions Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder Landscape* from focusing on any ([LANDSCAPE]) glass or mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. 1 Press the FULL AUTO button to set auto mode on. The FULL AUTO button lamp turns on. 2 Press the ASSIGN3/LOW LUX button. • is displayed. • To cancel, press the ASSIGN3/LOW LUX button again.
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) b Note • [PP4] is set for the picture profile by default. (CAMERA SET) t [PICTURE PROFILE] t the desired picture profile number using the V/v/B/b/SET button, then press the button again. 3 Press the V/v/B/b/SET button, select [OK], then press the button again. You can record with the settings of the selected picture profile.
Useful functions (Continued) 6 Press the V/v/B/b/SET button, select [OK], then press the button again. The picture profile indicator is displayed.
BLACK LEVEL To set the black level. Item Description and settings Sets the black level. –15 to +15 GAMMA To select a gamma curve. Item Description and settings Standard gamma curve [STILL] Gamma curve to create the tone of a still image. [CINEMATONE1] Gamma curve 1 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.
Useful functions (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. When selecting [STANDARD] or [STILL] in [GAMMA], [KNEE] is set to off if [MODE] is set to [AUTO]. To use functions in [KNEE], set [MODE] to [MANUAL]. Item Description and settings [MODE] Selects a mode either automatic or manual. [AUTO] : Sets the knee point and slope automatically.
SATURATION To set the color level. Item Description and settings –32 (light) to +32 (dark) COLOR PHASE To set the color phase.
Useful functions (Continued) Item Description and settings MEMORY1 COLOR Sets colors stored in Memory 1. [PHASE]: Sets color phase. 0 (purple) to 8 (red) to 16 (yellow) to 24 (green) to 31 (blue) [PHASE RANGE]: Sets color phase range. 0 (no color selection), 1 (narrow: to select only a single color) to 31 (wide: to select multiple colors in similar color phase) [SATURATION]: Sets saturation.
WB SHIFT To set items for the white balance shift. Items you can adjust differ depending on the filter type. 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.
Useful functions (Continued) COPY To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number. RESET To reset the picture profile to the default setting. To copy the picture profile setting to another picture profile number 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select (CAMERA SET) t [PICTURE PROFILE] t the desired picture profile number using the V/v/B/ b/SET button, then press the button again. 3 Press the V/v/B/b/SET button, then select [SETTING] t [COPY].
4 Set other digits by repeating step 3. 5 Press the V/v/B/b/SET button, select [OK], then press the button again. 50i models FRAME RATE REC FORMAT 1080/25p 1080/50p 50% slow 100% (standard) 50 Select [RESET] in step 2 of “Setting the user bits” to reset the user bits (00 00 00 00).
Useful functions (Continued) press the button to stop recording. Do not operate your camcorder while the [REC] indicator is flashing on the screen, and wait till it turns to [STBY]. • After you press the button to stop recording, your camcorder continues recording till it completes writing of the minimum unit of data (0.5 seconds of replay time). Preparation You must set the recording format and frame rate. 1 Press the MENU button A.
• You cannot use the Slow & Quick Motion function with XAVC S HD or DV. • You cannot use the Slow & Quick Motion function when FULL AUTO is turned on. Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (Last Scene Review) ASSIGN4/LAST SCENE button Recording You can review the most recently recorded scene on the LCD screen. [LAST SCENE REVIEW] is assigned to the ASSIGN4/LAST SCENE button (p. 58). After you stop recording, press the ASSIGN4/LAST SCENE button.
Assigning functions to the ASSIGN buttons Some functions can be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons. You can assign a single function to each of the ASSIGN1 to 5 buttons. See “Menu items” (p. 74) on the function of each item. Default function of each ASSIGN button • ASSIGN1: WB SET (p. 41) • ASSIGN2: STATUS CHECK (p. 64) • ASSIGN3: LOW LUX (p. 46) • ASSIGN4: LAST SCENE REVIEW (p. 57) • ASSIGN5: FOCUS MAGNIFIER (p. 33) Functions you can assign to the ASSIGN buttons • – (no function) • LOW LUX (p.
1 Press the MENU button A. 2 Select (OTHERS) t [ASSIGN BUTTON] with the V/v/B/b/SET button B. Recording 3 Press the V/v/B/b/SET button B, ASSIGN1 to 3 buttons select the ASSIGN button that you want to set, then press the button again. 4 Press the V/v/B/b/SET button B, select the function that you want to assign, then press the button again. 5 Press the V/v/B/b/SET button B, ASSIGN4 button ASSIGN5 button select [OK], then press the button again.
Playback Playback THUMBNAIL button Playing back movies 1 Open the LCD panel.
2 Press the THUMBNAIL button. The thumbnail screen appears after a few seconds. Recording media Playback mode Previous Thumbnail (movie) Next Current movie data (p. 61) 3 Play back movies. Playback •You can turn on or off the date and time display on the thumbnails by pressing the DISPLAY button. 1 Select the recording media you want to play using the V/v/B/b/SET button, then press the SET button : Memory card A : Memory card B 2 Select the playback mode using the V/v/B/b/SET buttons.
Playback (Continued) 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 DOLBY DIGITAL recording Displayed when audio is recorded in Dolby Digital format. • i appears with the movie that has been most recently played back or recorded. Selecting it will continue playback from the previous time. Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder Displaying recording data (Data code) You can display information, including date, time and camera data automatically stored during recording on the screen during playback. The screen changes in the order, date and time display t camera data display t no display with each press of the button.
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder (Continued) F Camera shake correction (Steady Shot) • Battery Info You can check the remaining capacity of the attached battery. b Note • 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. Checking the settings in your camcorder (Status check) You can check the settings of the following items. – Audio setup (p. 82) – Output signal setup (p.
Connecting to a monitor or a TV Playback image quality depends on the type of monitor or TV, or the jacks used to make the connection. Monitor/TV Video cable (sold separately) Audio cable (sold separately) HDMI cable (sold separately) To audio input jack Playback To video input jack To HDMI input jack Signal flow b Notes • Video signals cannot be output from HDMI OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks simultaneously. • The output resolution of VIDEO OUT is 480i for 60i models, and 576i for 50i models.
Connecting to a monitor or a TV (Continued) Output resolution The output resolution varies depending on the recording mode and [HDMI] setting.
• 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. • If the frame rate in [REC FORMAT] is set to 24p or 30p ([60i] models) or 25p ([50i] models), the output signal is converted to interlaced or progressive through pull-down conversion.
Editing Protecting movies (Protect) Dividing a movie Protect movies to avoid deleting them by mistake. You can divide a movie at a designated point. 1 Press the MENU button when the thumbnail screen is displayed. 2 Press the V/v/B/b/SET button, then select [PROTECT]. (EDIT) t 1 Press the MENU button while playing back movies. 2 Press the V/v/B/b/SET button, (EDIT) t [DIVIDE]. then select 3 Select X at the point where you 3 Select the movie to be protected. is displayed on the selected images.
Deleting movies You can free media space by deleting movies from recording media. 4 Select t t . b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are deleted. • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the recording media from your camcorder during the operation. It may damage the recording media. • You cannot delete protected movies. Undo the protection of the movies before you try to delete them (p. 68). • Save important movies beforehand.
Formatting recording media Formatting deletes data from the recording media to recover recordable free space. b Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation. • To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them before formatting recording media. • Protected movies are also deleted.
Repairing the image database file 5 Select [Empty] t . This function checks the database information and the consistency of movies on the recording media, and repairs any inconsistencies found. b Notes b Note • 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. • If you stop the operation while [Executing...
Using the Menu Operating the menu You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the LCD screen. MENU button V/v/B/b/SET buttons 2 Press the V/v/B/b/SET button, select the desired menu icon, then press the button again. CAMERA SET (p. 77) REC/OUT SET (p. 80) AUDIO SET (p. 82) DISPLAY SET (p. 84) TC/UB SET (p. 88) OTHERS (p. 90) EDIT (p. 77) 3 Press the V/v/B/b/SET button, 1 Press the MENU button.
5 Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen. To return to the previous screen, select [ RETURN]. b Notes • The available menu items vary depending on the context of your camcorder during recording or playback. • Items and setting values not available due to other settings, are grayed out.
Menu items The function and setting value of each menu item are as follows. The default settings are marked with B. BAUTO, INTELLIGENT AUTO, SCENE SELECTION SCENE SELECTION NIGHT SCENE, SET SUNRISE & SUNSET, FIREWORKS, LANDSCAPE, BPORTRAIT, SPOTLIGHT, BEACH AUTO BACK LIGHT BOFF, ON FACE DETECTION BOFF, ON VIDEO LIGHT BPOWER LINK, REC LINK, REC LINK+STBY, AUTO NIGHTSHOT LIGHT BON, OFF COLOR BAR ON/OFF BOFF, ON AUTO MODE SET (CAMERA SET) AGC LIMIT WB PRESET WB OUTDOOR LEVEL WB TEMP SET WB SET AE SHIFT D.
(REC/OUT SET) REC SET REC BUTTON SETTING BREC BUTTON: , HANDLE REC BUTTON: /REC BUTTON: , HANDLE REC BUTTON: /REC BUTTON: , HANDLE REC BUTTON: (p.
Menu items (Continued) INT MIC SET XLR SET INT MIC SENS BNORMAL, HIGH INT MIC WIND BOFF, ON INPUT CH SELECT INPUT1/INPUT1, BINPUT1/INPUT2 XLR AGC LINK BSEPARATE, LINKED INPUT1 TRIM –18dB to +12dB (B0dB) INPUT1 WIND BOFF, ON INPUT2 TRIM –18dB to +12dB (B0dB) INPUT2 WIND BOFF, ON (DISPLAY SET) HISTOGRAM ZEBRA PEAKING (p.
(CAMERA SET) menu (OTHERS) (p. 90) (EDIT) PROTECT DIVIDE DELETE *1 Available on 60i models only. The default settings are marked with B. See page 72 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select (CAMERA SET) with the V/v/B/b/SET button. AGC LIMIT You can select the upper limit for the Auto Gain Control (AGC). BOFF, 24dB to 0dB (3dB increments) b Note • This function is not effective while you adjust the gain manually. WB PRESET You can use the preset white balance.
(CAMERA SET) menu (Continued) WB SET ZOOM SET See page 41. x ZOOM TYPE B OPTICAL ZOOM ONLY AE SHIFT Uses only optical zoom. You can zoom up to 12×. x ON/OFF ON[CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM] B OFF Does not use the AE SHIFT function. ON Uses the AE SHIFT function. The selected value (–2.0EV for example) appears on the LCD screen. x LEVEL You can adjust the brightness with the V/v/B/ b/SET button. –2.0EV to B0EV to +2.
ACTIVE ( ) Uses Steady Shot with more powerful effect. OFF ( ) Does not use SteadyShot. This setting is recommended when you use a tripod. ON Automatically corrects for backlighting. FACE DETECTION See page 34. VIDEO LIGHT b Note • When [ACTIVE] is selected, the angle of view shifts 1.08 times toward the telephoto side. z Tip • You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 58). CONVERSION LENS B OFF Not using a conversion lens. WIDE CONVERSION Using a wide conversion lens.
(CAMERA SET) menu (Continued) COLOR BAR (REC/OUT SET) menu Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT, etc.) x ON/OFF B OFF Does not display color bars. ON Displays color bars on the LCD screen, records them on recording media, and outputs audio tone signals. This function helps you to adjust colors when you view movies recorded with your camcorder on a TV or a monitor.
VIDEO OUT x HDMI You can select the resolution of the output signal from the HDMI jacks. 60i models: x DOWN CONVERT TYPE You can select a down convert type when you down-covert video signal. Use this function for outputting movies recorded in 16:9. B SQUEEZE 1080p/480i Outputs a horizontally compressed image while maintaining its original height. 720p/480i LETTER BOX(16:9) Outputs a vertically compressed image while maintaining its original aspect ratio.
(REC/OUT SET) menu (Continued) x HDMI TC OUTPUT You can set whether to output time code to other professional-use devices, using HDMI. B OFF Does not overlap the time code information on HDMI output signal. ON Overlaps the time code information on HDMI output signal*. The data is transmitted as digital data, not as a projected image, and the connected device identifies the time data by referencing the transmitted digital data.
INT MIC SET x INT MIC SENS You can set the audio recording sensitivity of the internal microphone. B NORMAL Sensitivity generally used for professionaluse devices. HIGH Sensitivity generally used for consumeruse devices. x XLR AGC LINK Links/unlinks the AGC (Auto Gain Control) of CH-1 and CH-2 when using an external microphone. B SEPARATE Unlinks AGC (CH-1 and CH-2 are recorded with separate AGC). LINKED ( ) Links AGC (CH-1 and CH-2 are recorded with linked AGC, like stereo).
(AUDIO SET) menu (Continued) (DISPLAY SET) menu x INPUT2 TRIM Display settings (MARKER/DISPLAY OUTPUT, etc.) x INPUT2 WIND See the description for the corresponding functions for INPUT1. z Tips • If the recording level is set to “AUTO” and INPUT TRIM is set to [0dB], a –48 dBu input will be recorded at the reference recording level (–48 dBu corresponds to 0 dB level).
z Tips ZEBRA You can display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness. x ON/OFF B OFF Does not display the zebra pattern. ON ( and level) The zebra pattern is not recorded with the image. • You can focus more easily using this function in combination with the expanded focus function (p. 33). • You can assign [ON/OFF] to an ASSIGN button (p. 58). MARKER x ON/OFF B OFF Does not display markers. x LEVEL ON You can select the brightness level. Displays markers.
(DISPLAY SET) menu (Continued) x SAFETY ZONE B OFF Does not display the safety zone. 80%, 90% If you select either one, you can display markers at boundaries of display area that regular home TVs can display. x GUIDEFRAME B OFF Does not display the guideframe. ON Displays the guideframe. You can check the horizontal and vertical aspect of a subject. FOCUS MAG RATIO You can set the magnification of expanded focus. ×4.0 ×8.0 B ×4.0/×8.0 The setting changes in the order [×4.0] t [×8.
AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY SHUTTER DISPLAY B ON B SECOND Displays the audio level meters on the LCD screen. Displays the shutter display in seconds. DEGREE Displays the shutter display in degrees. Audio level meters OFF Does not display the audio level meters. z Tip ZOOM DISPLAY B BAR Displays a bar that indicates the zoom position. NUMBER Displays a number that indicates the zoom position. FOCUS DISPLAY B METER Displays the focal length in meters.
(TC/UB SET) menu (DISPLAY SET) menu (Continued) DATE/TIME Time code settings (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC FORMAT, etc.) The date and time are displayed. CAMERA DATA Camera data is displayed. The default settings are marked with B. See page 72 for details on selecting menu items. z Tip • You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 58). Press the MENU button t select (TC/UB SET) with the V/v/B/b/SET button. LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.
z Tip Drop frame Time code is based on 30 frames per second; however, gaps in the actual time occur during extended periods of recording as the actual frame frequency of NTSC image signal is 29.97 frames per second. Drop frame corrects this gap to make time code and actual time equal. In drop frame, the first 2 frame numbers are removed every minute except in every tenth minute. Time code without this correction is called non-drop frame.
(OTHERS) menu Settings while recording or other basic settings (AREA SET/BEEP, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. See page 72 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select (OTHERS) with the V/v/B/b/SET button. STATUS CHECK See page 64. CAMERA PROFILE You can save up to 99 camera profile settings in a memory card and recall them at any time for easy setup.
SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour. B OFF REC LAMP B ON Turns on the recording lamp. OFF Turns off the recording lamp. Does not set summer time. ON Sets summer time. LANGUAGE You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. DATE REC B OFF ON Superimposes the date and time on images. z Tips • You can set this item only when the interlace scanning system is selected.
(OTHERS) menu (Continued) SINGLE Set to [SINGLE] if you are unable to connect using the [MULTI] setting. OPERATION TIME Displays the total hours of operation in 10hour increments. VERSION DISPLAY Displays the current version of your camcorder. Be sure to check for firmware updates. b Note • To perform an update, use the AC Adaptor. INITIALIZE You can reset all settings, including the clock setting, to their default values. b Note • The picture profile settings are not reset.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the flow chart below. 1 Check your camcorder, referring to the items on pages 93 to 99. 2 Disconnect the power source, reconnect the power source after about 1 minute and turn on your camcorder. 3 Select (OTHERS) t INITIALIZE. This operation will reset the date, time and area settings. 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Troubleshooting (Continued) The battery pack discharges too quickly. • Ambient temperature is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Replace with a new battery (p. 19, 108). The image on the viewfinder is not clear. • Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly (p. 24). The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function.
Images on the recording media cannot be deleted. • You can select no more than 100 images to be deleted on the edit screen. • The images are protected. Unprotect the images (p. 68). Recording The recording does not start when you press the START/STOP button. • The playback screen is displayed. Finish playback operation (p. 62). • There is no empty space on the recording media. Replace the recording media with a new one or format the recording media (p. 70). Delete unnecessary images (p. 69).
Troubleshooting (Continued) There is a time difference between the point when the START/STOP button is pressed and the point that the recording movie actually starts or stops. • On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press the START/STOP button and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction. The aspect ratio (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be changed.
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Adjust the shutter speed (p. 39). Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged. • Adjust [DETAIL] to the negative side (p. 53). The time code is not recorded in sequence. • The time code may not be recorded sequentially if you change the settings of [REC FORMAT]. Image color is not correct. • Cancel NIGHTSHOT (p. 46). The image is not visible because the screen is too bright. • Press the FULL AUTO button to set auto mode on.
Troubleshooting (Continued) “---” is displayed on the LCD screen. • Bars will be displayed for the camera data of the movies recorded with [COLOR BAR] set to [ON]. appears on the LCD screen. • 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 HDMI cable.
Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize the camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect the cable from your computer and camcorder. Reboot your computer, and connect your computer and camcorder following the steps in the correct order. Movies cannot be viewed or copied to the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again.
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:ss • The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 108).
- (Warning indicators pertaining to the write-protect of the memory card)* • The write-protect switch is set to lock position on the memory card. • Access to the memory card was restricted on another device. * When [BEEP] is set to [ON] (p. 91), you hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the LCD screen. Description of warning messages If a warning message is displayed, follow the instructions.
Warning indicators and messages (Continued) This memory card may not be able to record or play movies. • Use a memory card recommended for your camcorder (p. 26). This memory card may not be able to record or play images correctly. • Use a memory card recommended for your camcorder (p. 26). • Contact your Sony dealer. Do not eject the memory card during writing. Data may be damaged. • Reinsert the memory card, and follow the instructions on the LCD screen.
Additional Information Recording time of movies Estimated time of recording and playback with each battery pack Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
Recording time of movies (Continued) DV (Unit: minute) 16GB 70 (70) 32GB 140 (140) 64GB 280 (280) • When using Sony memory cards. b Notes • The recording time may vary depending on the recording conditions, subjects, and [REC SET] (p. 80). • The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. z Tips • The maximum number of movie scenes that can be recorded is 600 in XAVC S HD, 3,999 in AVCHD, and 9,999 in DV. • The maximum continuous recording time for movies in XAVC S HD is approximately 13 hours.
Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100V to 240V, 50Hz/60Hz range. Viewing on TV The following shows which countries and regions use 60i and 50i models.
File/folder structure on the recording media The file/folder structure 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. * “Memory Stick PRO Duo” ** SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card A 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.
Maintenance and precautions About the XAVC S format Recording and playback on the camcorder Based on the XAVC S format, your camcorder records with HD (high definition) high image quality. This uses a Long-GOP video compression format for recording. Video signal*: MPEG-4AVC/H.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) On image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on a memory card by your camcorder conform to the “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • If you cannot use the memory card that has been used with another device, format it with your camcorder (p. 70). Note that formatting erases all information on the memory card.
Battery remaining indicator % 81% to 100% 51% to 80% 21% to 50% 1% to 20% – • The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances. • When the power goes off even though the remaining battery percent indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining battery percent will be indicated correctly.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) 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.
x How to avoid moisture condensation Care and storage of the lens 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 the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the ambient temperature (after about 1 hour).
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) deletion software on a computer. Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the memory card. Operation is not guaranteed when using a card adaptor.
Specifications General System Video signal 60i models: NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1080/60i, 1080/60p, 720/60p 50i models: PAL color, CCIR standards HDTV 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 720/50p Video recording system XAVC S HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.
Specifications (Continued) Gamma curve Selectable Built-in ND filter CLEAR: Off 1: 1/4ND 2: 1/16ND 3: 1/64ND INPUT1/INPUT2 jacks XLR-type 3-pin (female) (2), line/mic/ mic +48 V selectable DC input DC IN jack Remote jack Stereo mini jack (φ2.5 mm) (1) Multi Interface Shoe (1) Lens Lens mount Fixed Zoom ratio 12× (optical), servo Focal Length f=9.3 mm to 111.6 mm (equivalent to f=29.0 mm to 348.0 mm on 35 mm lens (16:9)) (equivalent to f=35.5 mm to 426.0 mm on 35 mm lens (4:3)) Iris F2.8 to F4.
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F770) Maximum output voltage 8.4 V DC Output voltage 7.2 V DC Maximum charging voltage 8.4 V DC Maximum charging current 3.0 A Capacity Typical: 31.7 Wh (4,400 mAh) Minimum: 30.0 Wh (4,200 mAh) Type Li-ion DC battery charger (BC-L1) Additional Information Input rating 8.4 V DC Output rating 8.4 V DC, 1.7 A 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. 72 mm × 20.5 mm × 96.5 mm (2 7/8 in.
Index A DATE REC .......................... 91 AC Adaptor ....................18, 19 AE SHIFT.......................78, 96 AGC LIMIT .........................77 DELETE .............................. 69 DETAIL ............................... 53 I Image database file............... 71 INDOOR .............................. 41 D. EXTENDER ................... 78 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ....................................108 DF ........................................ 88 INITIALIZE ...................
Moisture condensation........110 Movie....................................28 REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE ..................................... 71 Using your camcorder abroad .................................105 N S V ND filter................................40 SAFETY ZONE ................... 86 VERSION DISPLAY ...........92 NDF ......................................88 SATURATION .................... 51 VF BRIGHT .........................88 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT ..........79 SCENE SELECTION SET..............
Trademarks Notes on the License • “NXCAM” logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “XAVC S HD” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD Progressive” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick Duo,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” and “Catalyst Browse” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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