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Sony HXR-NX5R Operating Manual

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Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
Operating Guide
HXR-NX5R
4-599-313-11(1)
Identifying Parts and
Controls
Getting Started
Recording
Playback
Using Network Functions
Editing
Using the Menu
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
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  • Page 1 4-599-313-11(1) Solid-State Memory Identifying Parts and Controls Camcorder Getting Started Recording Operating Guide Playback Using Network Functions Editing Using the Menu Troubleshooting Additional Information ® HXR-NX5R...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Precautions when using the black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on camcorder the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. •...

  • Page 3: Your Computer

    first time. All data recorded on the memory card on that memory card may become fragmented. As will be erased by formatting, and cannot be a result, you may not be able to record and save recovered. Save important data on the memory images properly.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first ................... 2 Identifying Parts and Controls Identifying Parts and Controls ..............8 Body ..................... 8 Wireless Remote Commander ............14 Screen Indicators ................... 15 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied accessories ..........17 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............19 Step 3: Attaching the microphone, lens cover with hood, and video light diffuser ...................
  • Page 5 Selecting the file format and recording format ........38 Setting the file format and recording format ........38 Setting DV MODE (DV mode) ............38 Adjusting the brightness .................39 Adjusting the iris ................39 Adjusting the gain ................40 Adjusting the shutter speed ............... 40 Adjusting the light level (ND filter) ............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents (Continued) Connecting the camcorder to an Android smartphone equipped with the NFC function using One-touch ............. 66 Connecting without using the NFC function (Android) ....... 67 Connecting without using the NFC function (iPhone/iPad) ....67 Configuring a wireless LAN ..............68 Selecting and registering an access point .........
  • Page 7 DISPLAY SET menu ................99 TC/UB SET menu ................102 NETWORK SET menu ..............103 OTHERS menu ................. 105 EDIT menu ..................106 PICTURE PROFILE menu ..............107 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ..................114 Warning indicators and messages ............121 Additional Information Recording time ..................125 Function limitations when recording .............127 Limitations for each file format ............

  • Page 8: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying Parts and Controls Identifying Parts and Controls Body The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Hook for shoulder strap I Tripod receptacles (1/4 inch, 3/8 inch) Supports 1/4-20UNC and 3/8-16UNC B ASSIGN6/FOCUS MAG button (p. 35) screws. C Accessory shoe mount (p.
  • Page 9 A Lens (G lens) S S&Q button (p. 52) B Lens cover with hood (p. 22) T PUSH AUTO/FOCUS HOLD button (p. 35) C Front recording lamp (p. 106) U FOCUS switch (p. 35) Flashes when remaining capacity of the memory card or battery becomes low.
  • Page 10 Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued) A AUDIO OUT jack (p. 60) T Grip belt B VIDEO OUT jack (p. 60) U START/STOP button (p. 31) C SDI OUT jack (p. 60) V Multi-selector (p. 44) D HDMI OUT jack (p. 60) W Air vents May become warm due to heat E Multi/Micro USB jack (p.
  • Page 11 Cable clamper Power cord HDMI cable Continued ,...
  • Page 12 Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued) A Hook for shoulder strap * The IRIS button and WHT BAL button each have a notch (protrusion) to aid finger B Focus ring (p. 35) placement during operation. C Lens cover lever (p. 23) To attach the shoulder strap (sold D Zoom ring (p.
  • Page 13 A THUMBNAIL button (p. 55) S MENU button (p. 85) B Playback buttons (PREV, PLAY*, * The VOLUME “+” button and PLAY button each have a notch (protrusion) to aid finger NEXT, STOP, PAUSE, SCAN/SLOW) placement during operation. C DATA CODE button (p. 58) **The MENU button has a notch bar (protrusion) D DISPLAY button (p.

  • Page 14: Wireless Remote Commander

    Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. I START/STOP button (p. 31) In this case, replace the battery with a Sony J Power zoom lever CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 15: Screen Indicators

    Screen Indicators Indicator Meaning Center Upper left Upper right Processing Relay recording (p. 32) SDI/HDMI REC CONTROL (p. 96) Streaming (p. 73, 75) Bottom Upper right Upper left Indicator Meaning Indicator Meaning Estimated remaining 100% Remaining battery 0min recording time INTELLIGENT AUTO Recording/playback (face detection/scene...
  • Page 16 Screen Indicators (Continued) Indicator Meaning -2.0EV AE shift (p. 88) Auto setting (p. 39) White balance (p. 42) Histogram (p. 99) Auto slow shutter (p. 91) Audio level display (p. 101) ND filter (p. 41) Multi Interface Shoe video light (p. 91) Manual volume adjustment (p.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Lens cover with hood (p. 22) 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. AC Adaptor (AC-L100 C) (p. 19) Shoe cap Video light diffuser (p.
  • Page 18 You can work with recorded video on a computer, for example, combining relay- recorded movies, using the “Catalyst Browse” application software. For details, see the supplied brochure. 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...

  • Page 19: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” Push the battery in and slide it battery pack (L series) (supplied or down into position. sold separately) with the supplied AC Adaptor. b Notes • You can use an NPF970 large capacity battery pack (sold separately) with your camcorder.
  • Page 20 Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Set the ON/STANDBY switch to STANDBY (1). The CHG lamp lights up and charging starts. BATT 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 (p.
  • Page 21 AC-VL1 AC Adaptor/Charger (1-487-539-xx). For details about purchasing the DK-415 battery the battery charger. eliminator connecting cable adaptor and AC- VL1 AC Adaptor/Charger, contact your Sony dealer. b Note On the AC Adaptor • Even if the CHG lamp is not lit, the battery •...

  • Page 22: Step 3: Attaching The Microphone, Lens Cover With Hood, And Video Light Diffuser

    Step 3: Attaching the microphone, lens cover with hood, and video light diffuser Attaching the microphone (sold separately) Use the following procedure to attach an external microphone (sold separately) to record audio. Put the cable in the outer cable holder. Attaching the lens cover with hood 1 Place the microphone A into the microphone holder B.
  • Page 23 Opening/closing the lens cover To open the lens cover, move the lens cover lever to the OPEN position. To close it, move it to the CLOSE position. Attaching the video light diffuser The video light diffuser reduces the glare and softens the light. Video light diffuser...

  • Page 24: Step 4: Attaching The Accessory Shoe

    Step 4: Attaching the accessory shoe To mount the accessory shoe Mount the accessory shoe on the accessory shoe mount as illustrated. Accessory shoe plate Accessory shoe Accessory shoe Accessory shoe plate 1 Lift the edge of the accessory shoe plate and pull it in the direction opposite to that of the arrow on the accessory shoe plate and remove it from the accessory...

  • Page 25: Step 5: Turning On The Camcorder And Setting The Date And Time

    Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time Turning on the camcorder Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. Set the ON/STANDBY switch to ON (❙).
  • Page 26 Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time (Continued) 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.

  • Page 27: Step 6: Adjusting The Lcd Screen And Viewfinder

    Step 6: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder Using the LCD screen Adjusting the viewfinder diopter The LCD screen can be rotated in the range Diopter adjustment dial as illustrated below, allowing a person other Move it until the picture becomes clear. than the camera operator to see the image.

  • Page 28: Switching Between Lcd Screen Display And Viewfinder Display

    Step 6: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder (Continued) z Tip Large eyecup • The eye sensor will be activated if the eye (supplied) sensor is blocked, even if you are not looking into the viewfinder. b Note • Do not remove the eyecup pre-attached to the camcorder.

  • Page 29: Step 7: Inserting A Memory Card

    Step 7: Inserting a memory card Supported memory cards Normal recording SDXC memory “Memory Stick” SDHC cards media AVCHD Yes* Yes* Yes* Yes* XAVC S HD – – Yes* – Yes* Yes* Yes* Yes* Yes: Supported Inserting a memory card –: Not supported Class 4 or higher supported Class 10 supported...
  • Page 30 Step 7: Inserting a memory card (Continued) If a repair memory card prompt screen b Notes appears • If “The image database file is corrupted. The media must be restored to use again.” appears, There may have been a problem recording format the memory card (p.

  • Page 31: Recording

    Recording Recording Recording Your camcorder records movies on memory cards. The factory setting for recording is AVCHD. Check that the memory cards are inserted correctly, and press the START/STOP button (handle record button) to start recording. [STBY] t [REC] The recording lamps light up during recording. To stop recording, press the START/STOP button (handle record button) again.

  • Page 32: Continuous Recording On The Memory Cards (Relay Rec)

    Recording (Continued) Continuous recording on the memory cards (Relay Rec) Insert memory cards each in both slots A and B so the camcorder switches memory card A (or B) just before the remaining space on the other one runs out, and continues recording on the next memory card automatically.

  • Page 33: Recording Movies Using Both Memory Card A And B (Simul Rec)

    Recording movies using both memory card A and B (Simul Rec) You can record movies on both memory card A and memory card B simultaneously. (REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [SIMUL/RELAY REC] t [SIMULTANEOUS REC]. Changing the START/STOP button/handle record button setting You can start and stop recording on different memory cards by using the START/STOP button and the handle record button.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Zoom

    Recording (Continued) z Tips Adjusting the zoom • When set to VAR, you can zoom in or out at variable speed. • When set to FIX, you can zoom in or out at fixed speed (set in [HANDLE ZOOM], page 89). 2 Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom in or out.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Focus

    Adjusting the focus – When you set the FOCUS switch B to MAN You can adjust the focus manually for and 9 appears. different recording conditions. – When you rotate the focus ring A while 9 is displayed. • You can switch the focal length information between meters and feet ([FOCUS DISPLAY], p.

  • Page 36: Focusing On A Distant Subject (Infinite Focus)

    Adjusting the focus (Continued) Focusing on a detected face (Face detection) The camcorder detects faces and focuses on one of them (The default setting is [OFF]). [FACE DETECTION] is available only with automatic focus. Enlarged display position You can adjust the enlarged display Press the MENU button D.
  • Page 37 • You may not be able to get the proper effect in some recording environments. If this happens, set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF]. • [FACE DETECTION] is disabled (grayed out) when using clear image zoom or digital zoom. • Face detection is not available in the following cases.

  • Page 38: Selecting The File Format And Recording Format

    Selecting the file format and recording format Available menus in DV mode only Setting the file format and (REC/OUT SET) recording format – WIDE REC – CANCEL DV MODE Set the file format in (REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [FILE FORMAT] and b Notes the recording format (bit rate, picture size, •...

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Brightness

    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. Iris value 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).

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Gain

    Adjusting the brightness (Continued) Adjusting the gain Press the SHUTTER button G to highlight the shutter speed value. next to the shutter speed value Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch H disappears, and the shutter speed value to MANUAL. is highlighted. Press the GAIN button F. next to the gain value disappears.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Light Level (Nd Filter)

    horizontal bands of noise. down, resulting in a fuzzy focus (this is a You may be able to improve the situation by common phenomenon with video cameras). The adjusting the shutter speed to 1/50 if the power ND filter switch B suppresses this frequency of your area is 50 Hz, or 1/60 in a 60 phenomenon and gives better recording results.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Color Tone

    Adjusting the color tone Adjusting the white balance Set the B/A/PRESET switch B to any one of PRESET/A/B. 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...
  • Page 43 from the menu ([WB OUTDOOR LEVEL], p. 88). • You can change the color temperature when set to [MANU WB TEMP]. Press the WB SET button C and turn the SEL/SET dial E ([WB TEMP SET], p. 88). To save the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to MANUAL.

  • Page 44: Using Direct Menu

    Using Direct Menu Direct Menu allows you to change menu settings using single-hand operation. The following settings can be changed using Direct Menu. • Focus value (p. 35) • AE shift level value (p. 88) • Iris value (p. 39) •...
  • Page 45 z Tip Move the multi-selector B up/ • You can also use the SEL/SET dial, instead of the multi-selector, to perform the operations down to display the desired above. value. Changed shutter speed value To set another item, repeat steps 3 to 5 to move the orange cursor using the left/right keys.

  • Page 46: Audio Setup

    Audio setup H: AUTO/MAN (CH2) switch The jacks, switches and dials shown below I: AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial allow you to set the sound that is recorded. J: AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial See page 22 for details about connecting a microphone.

  • Page 47: Recording Sound From An External Audio Device

    • If [INPUT CH SELECT] is set to Recording sound from an [INPUT1/INPUT1] in the [XLR SET] external audio device menu, the audio input on the INPUT1 jack is recorded to both CH1 and CH2. Use the following procedure if using a [XLR SET] >...

  • Page 48: Setting The Audio Recording Level

    Audio setup (Continued) Setting the headphone sound Connect the Multi Interface Shoe compatible microphone (sold separately) to the Multi Interface Shoe. Set the CH1 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE) switch E and CH2 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE) switch F to When you select CH1 or CH2, the input MI SHOE.

  • Page 49: Useful Functions

    (1-782- the brightness. 361-xx) and a AC-VL1 AC Adaptor/ Charger (1-487-539-xx). For details about purchasing the DK-415 battery eliminator connecting cable adaptor and AC-VL1 AC Adaptor/Charger, contact your Sony dealer. To power outlet Power cord AC Adaptor/ Charger Charge...

  • Page 50: Selecting Suitable Settings Automatically (Auto Mode Setting)

    Useful functions (Continued) Selecting suitable settings Select [AUTO], [INTELLIGENT automatically (auto mode AUTO], or [SCENE SELECTION], then press the dial. setting) You can make optimal recordings in various situations. b Note • When you select [INTELLIGENT AUTO], [STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE], and the angle of view shifts 1.08 times toward the telephoto side.

  • Page 51: Customizing The Picture Quality (Picture Profile)

    Setting values Recording conditions Picture profile Example setting number Brings out the subject, Example settings of a Portrait such as people or color tone that is faithful ([PORTRAIT]) flowers, while creating a to [ITU709] soft background. Example settings of Prevents people's faces pictures recorded on from appearing Spotlight...

  • Page 52: Recording With The Slow & Quick Motion Function

    Useful functions (Continued) To reset the time code To stop Slow & Quick Motion recording Select [RESET] in step 2 of “Setting the time code” to reset the time code Press the START/STOP button. (00:00:00:00). To change the frame rate setting To reset the time code using the Press and hold the S&Q button for about 1 Wireless Remote Commander...

  • Page 53: Reviewing The Most Recently Recorded Scene (Last Scene Review)

    Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (Last Scene Review) You can review the most recently recorded scene on the LCD screen. ASSIGN4/LAST SCENE button After you stop recording, press the ASSIGN4/LAST SCENE button. The camcorder plays from the start to the end of the most recently recorded scene, then returns to standby mode.

  • Page 54: Assigning Functions To The Assign Buttons

    Assigning functions to the ASSIGN buttons Some functions can be assigned to the • USTREAM (p. 75) ASSIGN buttons. • STREAM OPERATION (p. 73) You can assign a single function to each of • FTP TRANSFER (p. 77) the ASSIGN1 to 7 buttons. •...

  • Page 55: Playback

    Playback Playback Playback Insert a memory on which a movie has been recorded, and press the THUMBNAIL button (p. 13). The THUMBNAIL screen appears after a few seconds. Memory card Playback mode Back Thumbnails Next Current movie data (p. 55) •...
  • Page 56 Playback (Continued) A Date and time of recording start B Resolution C Frame rate D Recording mode E Recording time F Time code of recording start Time code will not be displayed correctly when you play back a memory card with no time code, or a memory card with time code that your camcorder does not support.
  • Page 57 On playing back movies • Movies recorded using this camcorder may not be played back normally on devices other than this camcorder. Also, movies recorded on other devices may not play back properly on this camcorder. • Standard definition (DV) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on A/V devices of other manufacturers.

  • Page 58: Changing/Checking The Settings In Your Camcorder

    Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder z Tip • You can display the screen indicators during playback on a TV by setting [DISPLAY OUTPUT] to [ALL OUTPUT] (p. 101). Displaying recording data (Data Code) You can display information, including date, time and camera data automatically stored during recording on the screen during playback.

  • Page 59: Checking The Settings In Your Camcorder (Status Check)

    F Camera shake correction • Battery Info (STEADYSHOT) 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.

  • Page 60: Connecting To A Monitor Or A Tv

    Connecting to a monitor or a TV Playback image quality depends on the type of monitor or TV, and the jacks used to make the connection. Audio cable (sold separately) To audio input jack To video input jack Video cable (sold separately) To SDI input jack SDI cable (sold separately) To HDMI input...
  • Page 61 Notes • It is recommended that you use an authorized cable with HDMI logo or a Sony HDMI cable. • Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the movies.

  • Page 62: Output Signal Formats

    Connecting to a monitor or a TV (Continued) Output signal formats The signal format of the outputs from the SDI OUT jack and HDMI OUT jack is shown below. SDI OUT/HDMI OUT output format (60i model) XAVC S HD/AVCHD –: Independent of set value Menu item Recording format SDI/HDMI...
  • Page 63 –: Independent of set value Menu item Recording format SDI/HDMI 24p/30p SDI OUT output HDMI OUT output REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> signal format signal format REC SET> VIDEO OUT> VIDEO OUT> REC FORMAT SDI/HDMI 24p/30p 480/60i 480p – No output 480/60p 480i...
  • Page 64 Connecting to a monitor or a TV (Continued) –: Independent of set value Menu item Recording format SDI/HDMI SDI OUT output HDMI OUT output REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> signal format signal format REC SET> VIDEO OUT> VIDEO OUT> REC FORMAT SDI/HDMI 576/50i...

  • Page 65: Using Network Functions

    Using Network Functions Using with a Smartphone The Wi-Fi function of the camcorder enables you to operate the camcorder remotely by a smartphone. You need iOS 7.0 or later. • You cannot use NFC One-touch when you use iOS. b Notes •...

  • Page 66: Connecting The Camcorder To An Android Smartphone Equipped With The Nfc Function Using One-Touch

    Using with a Smartphone (Continued) Functions that can be controlled using iPhone/iPad: page 67 [CTRL W/SMARTPHONE] • Recording start/stop • Touch focus – Available when using manual focus. • Zoom • Iris adjustment b Note • You cannot perform other operations during touch focus.

  • Page 67: Connecting Without Using The Nfc Function (Android)

    Confirm connection to the SSID displayed on the camcorder. z Tip • The next time that you want to connect to the camcorder, select the camcorder in the device list in the Connect menu, and select [Connect]. Return to the Home screen, then start “Content Browser Mobile.”...

  • Page 68: Configuring A Wireless Lan

    Configuring a wireless LAN You can connect the camcorder to a Priority Connection network using a wireless LAN. Select whether to configure connection priority for access points. Selecting and registering an z Tip access point • Selecting [DNS server setting] on the IP ADDRESS SET screen will display the DNS You can connect the camcorder and an server setting screen.

  • Page 69: Registering An Access Point Using The Wps Pin Method

    Registering an access point using the WPS PIN method You can register an access point by entering the PIN code of the access point. Press the MENU button. Press the WPS button of the access point within the next two minutes.

  • Page 70: Registering An Access Point Manually

    Configuring a wireless LAN (Continued) Select , and press the Enter the SSID on the displayed MENU button to close the menu screen, and select [Next]. screen. Select the security method. If [WEP] or [WPS] is displayed, enter b Notes the password on the displayed screen, •...

  • Page 71: Changing The Device Name

    Screen items Functions Changing the device name 8 OK Confirms an input operation Press the MENU button. To cancel character input midway, press (NETWORK SET) t Select [Wi-Fi SET] t [EDIT DEVICE NAME]. “Wi-Fi Direct” and other devices appear. To rename a device, use the following procedure to enter a name from the keyboard.

  • Page 72: Configuring A Wired Lan

    Configuring a wired LAN You can connect the camcorder to a network using a wired LAN. Attach a USB-RJ45 adaptor (sold separately) to the VMC-UAM2, and then connect to the router using a LAN cable. Press the MENU button. (NETWORK SET) t Select [WIRED LAN SET] t [IP ADDRESS SET].

  • Page 73: Using The Streaming Function (Streaming)

    Using the streaming function (STREAMING) You can connect the camcorder to a network and stream a movie in real-time to Select/set the setting value. external devices. Streaming formats Press the MENU button to return to the shooting screen. There are limitations on the size of the original file movie and the streaming movie.
  • Page 74 Using the streaming function (STREAMING) (Continued) • Some frames may not be played, depending on the network status. Press the THUMBNAIL button to • The image quality of fast-changing scenes may start streaming distribution. be adversely affected. • The screen icon changes to z Tips •...

  • Page 75: Streaming Movies Using Ustream

    Streaming movies using USTREAM You can distribute movies using the Using the menu USTREAM video sharing site. USTREAM user registration is required beforehand. Configure the following items in There are limitations imposed by (NETWORK SET) t [USTREAM]. USTREAM for video distribution using USTREAM.
  • Page 76 Streaming movies using USTREAM (Continued) – During THUMBNAIL screen display – When using Wi-Fi remote control Press the THUMBNAIL button to – When using S&Q MOTION start streaming. • The following functions are not available when • The screen icon changes to the USTREAM function is on.

  • Page 77: Stopping Ustream

    Using the FTP transfer function When the camcorder is connected to a Stopping USTREAM network, you can transfer recorded movie files directly to an FTP server. Stop streaming. Registering an FTP server An FTP server must be registered in order Press one of the following.

  • Page 78: Selecting An Ftp Server

    Using the FTP transfer function (Continued) b Note Press the MENU button. • It is recommended that [Secure Protocol] be set to [ON]. If set to [OFF], the user name, password, and movie file data may be disclosed to other parties if communication with the FTP (NETWORK SET) t Select server is intercepted or if connected to an...

  • Page 79: Checking Ftp Transfer Results

    Importing a root certificate You can also continue transferring If [Secure Protocol] is set to [ON] for FTP files. transfer or USTREAM streaming, a root certificate is required. The camcorder contains a built-in root certificate, which can also be updated. To update the root b Notes certificate, save the certificate on a memory •...

  • Page 80: Resetting Network Settings

    • It is very important to set up security on a Press the MENU button. wireless LAN. • If a problem occurs due to inadequate security measures or due to foreseeable Select (NETWORK SET) t circumstances, Sony Corporation is not responsible for any resulting damage. [NETWORK RESET] t [OK].

  • Page 81: Editing

    Editing Protecting movies Dividing a movie (Protect) Protect movies to avoid deleting them by You can divide a movie at a designated point. mistake. Press the MENU button while Press the MENU button when the playing back movies. THUMBNAIL screen is displayed. Select (EDIT) t [DIVIDE].

  • Page 82: Deleting Movies

    Deleting movies You can free media space by deleting movies from a memory card. Select , successively, according to the screen display. b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are deleted. • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor, or the memory card from your camcorder during the operation.

  • Page 83: Formatting A Memory Card

    Formatting a memory Deleting all data from card the memory card completely Formatting deletes data from the memory card to recover recordable free space. If a memory card is used repeatedly, b Notes garbage data accumulate which may prevent the image data from being written •...

  • Page 84: Repairing The Image Database File

    Repairing the image Deleting all data from the memory card completely (Continued) database file b Notes This function checks the database information and the consistency of movies • It may take from several minutes to several on the memory card, and repairs any hours to empty a memory card, depending on the capacity.

  • Page 85: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Operating the menu You can change various settings or make b Notes detailed adjustments using the menu items • The available menu items vary depending on the displayed on the LCD screen. context of your camcorder during recording or playback.

  • Page 86: Menu Items

    Menu items DISPLAY SET CAMERA SET HISTOGRAM GAIN SET ZEBRA AGC LIMIT PEAKING WB PRESET MARKER WB OUTDOOR LEVEL FOCUS MAG RATIO WB TEMP SET CAMERA DATA DISPLAY AE SHIFT AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY ZOOM SET ZOOM DISPLAY STEADYSHOT FOCUS DISPLAY CONVERSION LENS SHUTTER DISPLAY S&Q MOTION...
  • Page 87 NETWORK SET EDIT CTRL W/SMARTPHONE PROTECT STREAMING DIVIDE USTREAM DELETE FTP TRANSFER WIRED LAN SET Wi-Fi SET AIRPLANE MODE ROOT CERTIFICATE NETWORK RESET OTHERS CAMERA PROFILE ASSIGN BUTTON CLOCK SET AREA SET SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE DATE REC BEEP REC LAMP[F] REC LAMP[R] REMOTE CONTROL MEDIA FORMAT REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE...

  • Page 88: Camera Set Menu

    Menu items (Continued) The function and setting value of each menu item are as follows. The default settings are marked with bold text. The display sequence of menu items may vary from the device. CAMERA SET menu CAMERA SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description GAIN SET...
  • Page 89 CAMERA SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description ZOOM SET ZOOM TYPE Selects the type of zoom used when operating OPTICAL ZOOM the zoom lever. ONLY, ON[CLEAR OPTICAL ZOOM ONLY: Uses optical zoom IMAGE ZOOM], only. ON[DIGITAL ZOOM] ON[CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM]: Uses clear image zoom in addition to optical zoom.
  • Page 90 Menu items (Continued) CAMERA SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description S&Q MOTION Sets Slow & Quick Motion recording. The playback speed is set by the combination of FRAME RATE and REC FORMAT. • Slow & Quick Motion recording is supported when the file format is AVCHD. •...
  • Page 91 CAMERA SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description AUTO MODE SET AUTO, INTELLIGENT Sets auto mode to optimize settings to suit the AUTO, SCENE scene to record (p. 50). SELECTION SCENE SELECTION NIGHT SCENE, Sets the scene to use when auto mode is set to SUNRISE&SUNSET, [SCENE SELECTION] (p.

  • Page 92: Rec/Out Set Menu

    Menu items (Continued) REC/OUT SET menu REC/OUT SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description REC SET FILE FORMAT Selects the file format. XAVC S HD, AVCHD REC FORMAT Sets the recording format. The settings vary depending on the FILE FORMAT setting. • On the 60i model, the frame rate displayed on the screen differs from the actual frame rate.
  • Page 93 REC/OUT SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description REC SET When FILE FORMAT is 60i model 50i model AVCHD 1080/60p PS 1080/50p PS 1080/60i FX 1080/50i FX 1080/60i FH 1080/50i FH 1080/60i HQ 1080/50i HQ 1080/60i LP 1080/50i LP 1080/30p FX 1080/25p FX 1080/30p FH 1080/25p FH 1080/24p FX...
  • Page 94 Menu items (Continued) REC/OUT SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description VIDEO OUT OUTPUT SELECT Selects the video output destination. SDI, HDMI, VIDEO SDI/HDMI Selects the resolution of the output signal from 60i model: the SDI OUT/HDMI OUT jacks. 1080p/480i, 720p/480i, • See page 62 for the format of the output 1080i/480i, 480p, 480i signal for each type of connection cable.
  • Page 95 REC/OUT SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description VIDEO OUT WIDE CONVERT Sets the video output signal format. SQUEEZE, LETTER Use this function for outputting DV movies BOX(16:9), EDGE recorded with [ WIDE REC] set to [ON]. CROP SQUEEZE: Outputs a horizontally compressed image while maintaining its original height.
  • Page 96 Menu items (Continued) REC/OUT SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description VIDEO OUT SDI/HDMI REC When the camcorder is connected to an CONTROL external recorder, this sets whether to record to OFF, ON the external recorder based on the camcorder’s operation. ON: Record based on the camcorder operation. OFF: Does not record based on the camcorder operation.

  • Page 97: Audio Set Menu

    AUDIO SET menu AUDIO SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description AVCHD AUDIO LINEAR PCM, DOLBY Switches the recording audio format. FORMAT DIGITAL LINEAR PCM ( ): Records in linear PCM format. DOLBY DIGITAL ( ): Records in Dolby Digital format. AUDIO LIMIT OFF, ON Turns the CH1/CH2 audio clipping function on/off.
  • Page 98 Menu items (Continued) AUDIO SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description XLR SET INPUT1 TRIM Adjusts the input signal level when recording –18dB to +12dB (0dB) the signal from the INPUT1 jack or INPUT2 jack. INPUT2 TRIM • If the recording level is set to “AUTO” and –18dB to +12dB (0dB) INPUT TRIM is set to [0dB], a –48 dBu input will be recorded at the reference...

  • Page 99: Display Set Menu

    DISPLAY SET menu DISPLAY SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description HISTOGRAM OFF, ON, Sets the histogram display. ON[ZEBRA POINT] OFF: Does not display a histogram. ON: Displays a histogram. A line appears at the 100% position, and the color of the zone above the line changes. ON[ZEBRA POINT]: The histogram shows the point where the zebra pattern appears.
  • Page 100 Menu items (Continued) DISPLAY SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description MARKER ON/OFF Sets the marker display. OFF, ON You can display multiple types of markers at the same time. • Markers are not recorded with the image. • During marker display, only the time code, zebra, peaking, and face detection indicators are output, even if [DISPLAY OUTPUT] is set to [ALL OUTPUT].
  • Page 101 DISPLAY SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description AUDIO LEVEL ON, OFF Sets whether to display the audio level meters. DISPLAY ZOOM DISPLAY BAR, NUMBER Sets whether to display the zoom position as a bar or number. FOCUS DISPLAY METER, FEET Sets the display of the focus distance in meters or feet.

  • Page 102: Tc/Ub Set Menu

    Menu items (Continued) TC/UB SET menu TC/UB SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description TC PRESET PRESET, RESET Sets the time code (p. 51). UB PRESET PRESET, RESET Sets the user bits (p. 52). TC FORMAT DF, NDF Switches the time code recording method (60i model).

  • Page 103: Network Set Menu

    TC/UB SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description TC MAKE PRESET, Sets how the time code continues. REGENERATE PRESET: Records a preset set time code on the memory card. REGENERATE: Reads the last recorded time code from the memory card, and starts recording with a consecutive time code.
  • Page 104 Menu items (Continued) NETWORK SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description Wi-Fi SET ACCESS POINT SET • Selects and configures an access point (p. 68). • Registers an access point using the WPS PIN method (p. 69). • Registers an access point manually (p. 70). Registers an access point using the WPS function (p.

  • Page 105: Others Menu

    OTHERS menu OTHERS Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description CAMERA PROFILE MEMORY CARD A, Loads, saves, and deletes camera profiles. MEMORY CARD B • A camera profile saves configuration settings, such as menu, picture profile, and button settings. Up to 99 profiles can be saved on a memory card.

  • Page 106: Edit Menu

    Menu items (Continued) OTHERS Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description REC LAMP[F] ON, OFF Sets whether to turn on the recording lamp on the front of the camcorder when recording. REC LAMP[R] ON, OFF Sets whether to turn on the recording lamp on the rear of the camcorder when recording.

  • Page 107: Picture Profile Menu

    PICTURE PROFILE menu The PICTURE PROFILE menu is displayed by pressing the P PROFILE button. Item Sub-items Settings Description BLACK –15 to +15 Sets the black level. LEVEL GAMMA STANDARD, Selects a gamma curve. STILL, STANDARD: Standard gamma CINEMATONE1, curve CINEMATONE2, STILL: Gamma curve to create ITU709...
  • Page 108 Menu items (Continued) Item Sub-items Settings Description KNEE MODE AUTO, Selects the mode. MANUAL AUTO: Sets the knee point and slope automatically. MANUAL: Sets the knee point and slope manually. AUTO SET MAX POINT 90% to 100% Settings when [AUTO] is selected.
  • Page 109 Item Sub-items Settings Description COLOR –7 (light red) Sets the color depth for each DEPTH to +7 (deep color phase. red) The darker the color, the greater the effect. No effect is applied –7 (light green) for subjects lacking color. The to +7 (deep subject looks darker and colors green)
  • Page 110 Menu items (Continued) Item Sub-items Settings Description COLOR Sets the color correction. CORRECTION • Setting both memories to the same setting doubles the color correction effect. • The settings of [COLOR CORRECTION] will be retained even if the power is turned off.
  • Page 111 Item Sub-items Settings Description COLOR MEMORY1 PHASE 0 (purple) to 8 Sets the color phase of memory CORRECTION COLOR (red) to 16 (yellow) to 24 (green) to 31 (blue) PHASE 0 (no color Sets the phase range of memory RANGE selection), 1 (narrow: to select only a...
  • Page 112 Menu items (Continued) Item Sub-items Settings Description WB SHIFT Sets the white balance shift. • Items you can adjust differ depending on the filter type. FILTER TYPE LB-CC, R-B Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift. LB-CC: Film type (color temperature conversion and color correction) R-B: Video type (correction of R...
  • Page 113 Item Sub-items Settings Description DETAIL MANUAL ON/OFF ON, OFF Turns manual DETAIL adjustment on/off. Set to [ON] to enable manual DETAIL adjustment (automatic optimization will not be performed). –2 (stronger Sets the balance between vertical BALANCE vertical (V) (V) DETAIL and horizontal (H) DETAIL) to DETAIL.

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    (OTHERS) t INITIALIZE. 3 Select This operation will reset the date, time, and area settings. 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Power sources/LCD screen/Wireless Remote Commander (p. 114) • Memory cards (p. 116) • Recording (p. 116) •...
  • Page 115 The remaining battery indicator does not indicate the correct figure. • 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.

  • Page 116: Memory Cards

    Troubleshooting (Continued) Memory cards The camcorder does not operate with the memory card inserted. • The memory card was formatted on a computer. Format it on this camcorder (p. 83). The data file name is incorrect, or flashing. • The file is damaged. •...
  • Page 117 The actual recording time for movies is less than the estimated recording time. • Depending on the recording conditions, the time available for recording may be shorter, for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. (p. 125). The camcorder does not keep the setting changes. •...
  • Page 118 Troubleshooting (Continued) The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked. • This is called 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.
  • Page 119 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.
  • Page 120 Troubleshooting (Continued) 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.

  • Page 121: Warning Indicators And Messages

    (Warning indicator pertaining to persists even after you have tried a couple the video light) of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery level of the Multi Interface Shoe video light is low.
  • Page 122 Warning indicators and messages (Continued) - (Warning indicators Buffer overflow. Writing to the media pertaining to the write-protect of the was not completed in time. memory card)* • You have performed recording and erasing operations repeatedly, or a • The write-protect switch is set to lock memory card that has been formatted position on the memory card.
  • Page 123 • Use a memory card recommended for Could not connect to the access point. Try your camcorder (p. 29). re-entering the password for the access • Contact your Sony dealer. point. Do not eject the memory card during Connection with an access point writing.
  • Page 124 Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Failed to connect to an FTP server. An invalid channel has been Connection to the FTP server failed specified. because the FTP server could not be found Specify a valid channel and try to restart or for other reasons.

  • Page 125: Additional Information

    Additional Information Recording time Estimated time of recording and Estimated recording time playback with each battery pack XAVC S HD Approximate time available when you use a (Unit: minute) fully charged battery pack. 1080 Recording time 64GB (155) (Unit: minute) Continuous Typical Battery pack...
  • Page 126 70 (70) 32GB 140 (140) 64GB 280 (280) • When using Sony memory cards. • The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. b Note • The recording time may vary depending on the recording conditions, subjects, and [REC SET] (p.

  • Page 127: Function Limitations When Recording

    Function limitations when recording For details about limitation when streaming is ON, see page 74. Limitations for each file format Yes: Supported, No: Not supported Functions AVCHD XAVC S HD S&Q MOTION (p. 52) STREAMING (p. 73) Streaming (USTREAM) (p. 75) COLOR BAR (p.

  • Page 128: Streaming Supported Formats

    Streaming supported formats Original file (AVCHD) Streaming data Image size 1280×720 640×360 Frame rate (fps) 30(25)p 30(25)p Bit rate (Mbps) 1920×1080 60(50)p 60(50)i 30(25)p 1440×1080 60(50)i 1280×720 60(50)p...

  • Page 129: Ustream Supported Formats

    USTREAM supported formats Original file (AVCHD) Streaming data Image size 1280×720 640×360 Frame rate (fps) 30(25)p 30(25)p Bit rate (Mbps) 1920×1080 60(50)p 60(50)i 30(25)p 1440×1080 60(50)i 1280×720 60(50)p...

  • Page 130: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    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. Countries and regions for 60i model Bahama Islands, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile,...

  • Page 131: File/Folder Structure On The Recording Media

    • Sony accepts no responsibility for the results of C XAVC S HD movie management operation using data copied from a PC to a information folder memory card.
  • Page 132 File/folder structure on the recording media (Continued) • Do not copy the files on the recording media from a computer. Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform this operation. • Use “Catalyst Browse” application software to import data from the recording media to a computer.

  • Page 133: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions • Because the AVCHD format uses a data About the XAVC S format compression system, images may be distorted in scenes where the image, angle, or brightness Recording and playback on your changes drastically. This is not a malfunction. camcorder About memory cards Your camcorder can record with HD (high...

  • Page 134: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) On image data compatibility – Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and install it in your camcorder right before • Image data files recorded on a memory card by you start taking shots. your camcorder conform to the “Design rule for •...

  • Page 135: About Handling Of Your Camcorder

    AC Adaptor suspends charging casing, unplug your camcorder and have it automatically and enters standby mode. When checked by a Sony dealer before operating it the ambient temperature returns to an any further. appropriate temperature, the AC Adaptor •...

  • Page 136: Moisture Condensation

    LCD screen. • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked, This is not a malfunction. – consult your local authorized Sony service • While using your camcorder, the back of the facility. LCD screen may heat up. This is not a –...
  • Page 137 To prevent electromagnetic • Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. interference from portable • To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as communications and other wireless described above. devices Charging the pre-installed The use of portable telephones and other rechargeable battery communications devices near this camera can result in malfunctions and interference...

  • Page 138: Specifications

    Specifications General SD image quality: DV standard compatible Power requirements Audio recording system 8.4 V DC (using AC Adaptor) XAVC S HD: Linear PCM 2ch, 16-bit, 7.2 V DC (using battery pack) 48 kHz Power consumption* AVCHD: Linear PCM 2ch, 16-bit, 48 While recording AVCHD using kHz/Dolby Digital 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz viewfinder:...
  • Page 139 50i model: 1/3 sec. to 1/10,000 sec. NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant Slow & Quick Motion Streaming 1080p, frame rate selectable MPEG-2 TS/UDP, RTMP Gain (USTREAM) –6, –3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30 dB, AGC FTP, FTPS Gamma curve Input/output connectors...
  • Page 140 Specifications (Continued) Internal microphone Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone AC Adaptor (AC-L100 C)* Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 18 W Output voltage 8.4 V DC 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...

  • Page 141: Index

    Index CH1/CH2 switches....46 FOCUS MAG RATIO..100 CLOCK SET ......25 Focus Magnifier....35 AC Adaptor.....17, 19 COLOR BAR ..... 117 Focus ring ......35 Access point......68 Connect Format media......83 Accessory shoe .....24 tv or monitor ....60 FTP ........77 AE SHIFT......117 Content Browser Mobile ..
  • Page 142 Index (Continued) LCD screen......27 NETWORK RESET ..104 Lens ......22, 136 NETWORK SET menu ..103 S&Q MOTION..... 52 Lens cover ......22 NFC........66 SAFETY ZONE ....100 LIGHT switch.......49 SCENE SELECTION L/M/H switch .......40 SET........50 ON/STANDBY switch ..25 Screen indicators ....15, 58 OPERATION TIME ..
  • Page 143 USB CONNECT....106 USB LUN SET ....106 Using your camcorder abroad .........130 USTREAM ......75 VERSION DISPLAY ..106 VF COLOR TEMP.....101 VF/LCD PANEL button ..28 Video light diffuser....23 VIDEO OUT......94 Viewfinder ......27 diopter adjustment dial .........27 VOLUME ......56 Warning indicators....121 Warning messages ....122 WB OUTDOOR LEVEL..88 WB PRESET ......88 WB TEMP SET ....88...
  • Page 144 Trademarks Notes on the License • “NXCAM” logo is a trademark of Sony ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN Corporation. CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE • “XAVC S HD” and are registered MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING trademarks of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 145 GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your camera.
  • Page 148 © 2016 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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