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4-157-878-12(1)
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
HXR-NX5E/NX5P/NX5M
Operating Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
© 2009 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-157-878-12(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HXR-NX5E/NX5P/NX5M Operating Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2009 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    A/V devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If...
  • Page 3 Notes • The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See “About handling of your camcorder” (p. 109). • Connect cables to your camcorder with their terminals placed the correct way. Squeezing the terminals into your camcorder's jacks may damage them or results in a malfunction of your camcorder.
  • Page 4 High Profile – Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format • Movies made using this camcorder may not play back normally on devices other than this camcorder. Also, movies recorded on other devices may not play back properly on this camcorder.
  • Page 5 • The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 18). • Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ... 10 Step 3: Charging the battery pack ... 12 Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ... 14 Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ... 15 Step 6: Setting the date and time ... 17 Changing the language setting...
  • Page 7 Using the Menu Operating the menu ... 67 Menu items ...69 (CAMERA SET) menu ...71 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SET/ BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.) (REC/OUT SET) menu ...77 Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT) (AUDIO SET) menu ...78...
  • Page 8 About the memory card... 106 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack... 107 About charging the battery pack ... 108 About x.v.Color... 109 About handling of your camcorder ... 109 Specifications ... 112 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ... 116 Screen indicators ... 122...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. • Memory cards are not included. See pages 2 and 106 for types of memory cards that you can use on your camcorder.

  • Page 10: Step 2: Attaching The Supplied Microphone And The Lens Hood With Lens Cover

    Attaching the lens hood with lens cover PUSH (lens hood release) button Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow 2 until it is locked.
  • Page 11 To remove the lens hood with lens cover Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction to the arrow 2 in the illustration while pressing the PUSH (lens hood release) button. z Tips • If you attach or remove a 72mm (2 7/8 in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood with lens cover.

  • Page 12: Step 3: Charging The Battery Pack

    Adaptor/Charger when the charge is completed. To attach the battery pack Press the battery pack against the back of your camcorder and slide it down. Charge lamp z Tips • You can check the remaining battery life with the status check function (p. 52).
  • Page 13 Charger to VCR/CAMERA. 5 Press the connecting part of the connecting cord (DK-415) against the back of your camcorder in the battery slot and slide it down. On the AC Adaptor/Charger • Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor/Charger.

  • Page 14: Step 4: Turning The Power On And Holding Your Camcorder Properly

    Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor/Charger. Step 4: Turning the...

  • Page 15: Step 5: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder

    This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or when you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press and...
  • Page 16 Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder (Continued) Viewfinder Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it until the picture becomes clear. b Notes • You may see primary colors shimmering in the viewfinder when you move your line of sight. This is not a malfunction.

  • Page 17: Step 6: Setting The Date And Time

    Tips • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p.

  • Page 18: Changing The Language Setting

    Step 6: 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. z Tips • The date and time are automatically recorded on the selected recording media, and can be displayed during playback (DATA CODE button, p.

  • Page 19: Step 7: Inserting A Memory Card/Attaching A Flash Memory Unit

    • When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red, your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the memory card, or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.
  • Page 20 [YES]. b Notes • If you touch [NO] in step 3, turn on your camcorder again. You will be able to record in the flash memory unit. To remove the flash memory unit Turn off your camcorder, and while sliding the RELEASE lever in the direction of arrow, remove the flash memory unit.

  • Page 21: Recording/Playback

    (SD). The factory setting is high definition image quality (HD) ([ b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red, your camcorder is writing data on recording media. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, or remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor/Charger.
  • Page 22 To continue recording on the memory cards, one after another (Relay recording) Insert memory cards each in both slots A and B, so the camcorder switches memory card A (or B) just before space on the other one runs out, and continues recording on the next memory card automatically.

  • Page 23: Changing The Setting Of The Record Button/Handle Record Button

    • If you start recording on a memory card with the remaining recording time of less than 1 minute, the camcorder may not be able to relay-record. To relay-record without fail, make sure that the memory card has more than 1 minute when you start recording.

  • Page 24: Selecting High Definition Image Quality (Hd) Or Standard Definition Image Quality (Sd)

    Recording (Continued) • REC BUTTON:[ • HANDLE REC BUTTON:[ To change the setting Press MENU t select the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. [REC BUTTON SET] setting REC BUTTON: HANDLE REC BUTTON: REC BUTTON: HANDLE REC BUTTON: REC BUTTON: HANDLE REC BUTTON: Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) You can set the recording image quality, high definition image quality (HD) or standard...

  • Page 25: Selecting The Recording Format

    • The recording mode is fixed to FX or FH with the progressive scanning system. • When the recording format is changed to or from the 720/50p, you will be prompted to reboot the camcorder. Select [YES]. Otherwise, you cannot switch the recording format. z Tips •...

  • Page 26: Changing The Settings Of Your Camcorder Recordings

    Close view: (Telephoto) z Tips • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) from your camcorder.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Focus Manually

    Adjusting the focus manually You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases. – To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops. – To record horizontal stripes. – To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Image Brightness

    Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) Using the expanded focus (Expanded focus) [EXPANDED FOCUS] is assigned to the ASSIGN 7 button (p. 45). Press the ASSIGN 7 button. [EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the center of the screen is magnified by about 2.0 times.
  • Page 29 2 When the iris is automatically adjusted, press the IRIS button E. next to the iris value disappears, or the iris value appears on the screen. 3 Adjust the iris with the iris ring A. When you assign [PUSH AUTO IRIS] to one of the ASSIGN buttons, you can automatically adjust the iris while pressing and holding that ASSIGN...

  • Page 30: Adjusting To Natural Color (White Balance)

    • When adjusting the iris manually, the ND filter icon does not flash even if the light volume should be adjusted with the ND filter. • If the camcorder cannot detect the ND filter position (OFF/1/2/3), flashes on the screen.
  • Page 31 memory A ( A) and memory B ( respectively. Unless a white balance is readjusted, values will remain even after the power has been turned off. When you select PRESET, [OUTDOOR], [INDOOR] or [MANU WB TEMP] is selected, according to which one you previously set with [WB PRESET] in the (CAMERA SET) menu.

  • Page 32: Customizing The Picture Quality (Picture Profile)

    Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) A or B starts flashing rapidly. It will stay on when the white balance adjustment is completed and the adjusted value is stored in b Notes • When a white balance adjustment value has not been obtained successfully, turns from rapid flashing to slow flashing.
  • Page 33 [OFF] Default settings the same as when Picture Profile is [OFF] Example settings of pictures recorded by a professional shoulder camcorder with ITU-709 gamma Example settings of pictures recorded by a professional handy camcorder with PD gamma Example settings of...
  • Page 34 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) BLACK LEVEL To set the black level. Item [MASTER BLACK] [BLACK R] [BLACK G] [BLACK B] GAMMA To select a gamma curve. Item [STANDARD] [CINEMATONE1] [CINEMATONE2] [ITU709] [G5.0] [PD] [x.v.] BLACK GAMMA To correct gamma in low intensity area.
  • Page 35 KNEE To set knee point and slope for video signal compression to prevent over-exposure by limiting signals in high intensity areas of the subject to the dynamic range of your camcorder. Item Description and settings [MODE] Selects a mode either automatic or manual.
  • Page 36 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) COLOR DEPTH To set the color depth for each color phase. This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors. The color looks deeper as you increase the setting value to more positive side, and lighter as you decrease the value to more negative side.
  • Page 37 DETAIL To set items for the detail. Item Description and settings [LEVEL] Sets the detail level. -7 to +7 [MANUAL SET] [ON/OFF] [ON] [OFF] [V/H BALANCE] : Sets the vertical (V) and horizontal (H) balance of [B/W BALANCE]: Selects the balance of the lower DETAIL (B) and [BLACK LIMIT] : Sets the limit level of the lower DETAIL (B).
  • Page 38 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) SKINTONE DETAIL To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles. Item [ON/OFF] [LEVEL] [COLOR SEL] COPY To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number. RESET To reset the picture profile to the default setting.

  • Page 39: Audio Setup

    To copy the picture profile setting to another picture profile number See page 32 for the location of the buttons. 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button 2 Select the picture profile number that you want to copy from with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A.
  • Page 40 Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued) When the CH1 switch is set to INT CH2 switch Input channel and source position INT MIC Internal microphone Internal microphone INPUT1 Internal microphone (mono) XLR INPUT1 INPUT2 Internal microphone (mono) XLR INPUT2...

  • Page 41: Acquiring Location Information (Hxr-Nx5E/Nx5P)

    STEREO MIX (p. 78). Acquiring location information (HXR-NX5E/NX5P) Set the GPS switch to ON. appears, and your camcorder starts trying to triangulate. When your camcorder triangulates successfully, it will record the location information at the time movies were recorded. b Notes •...

  • Page 42: Recording With The Smooth Slow Rec Function

    GPS switch again. • Even if the camcorder is turned off, the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to ON. Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane.

  • Page 43: Setting Time Data

    • The longer the recording time, the poorer the image quality. • The camcorder does not perform relay recording with the memory cards during [SMOOTH SLOW REC]. If the space on the memory card is insufficient, the camcorder records movies only as long as there is space available.
  • Page 44 • The TC LINK switch is set to IN, and there are input time code data. • Recording standby • The frame rate of this camcorder time code and that of the input time code are the same. • The input time code is advancing.

  • Page 45: Assigning The Functions To The Assign Buttons

    Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons Some functions can be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a single function to any one of the ASSIGN 1 to 7 buttons. Functions you can assign to the ASSIGN buttons The buttons in parentheses indicate that the functions are assigned to the buttons by...
  • Page 46 Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued) • [--------] appears if no function is assigned to the ASSIGN button. Select the function that you want to assign with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. Select [ RETURN] with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A.

  • Page 47: Playback

    Playback ASSIGN 6/VISUAL INDEX button You can play back movies as follows: Slide the POWER switch to ON. Press the VISUAL INDEX button. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after a few seconds. Recording media Previous Next Current movie data (p. 48) You can display the VISUAL INDEX screen also by pressing the MODE button, followed by touching [PLAY] t [VISUAL INDEX] on the screen.
  • Page 48 F Time code of recording started Time code will not be displayed correctly when you play back recording media with no time code, or recording media with time code that your camcorder does not support. G GPS data (HXR-NX5E/NX5P) Appears on the movie that was recorded with the GPS switch set to ON.

  • Page 49: Viewing Still Images

    Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Previous Stop Fast reverse b Notes • You may not be able to play back movies recorded on other camcorders. z Tips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.
  • Page 50 Appears on a still image that was created from a movie recorded with the GPS switch set to • B appears on a still image recorded on a memory card. Your camcorder displays the selected still image. VISUAL INDEX (still image).

  • Page 51: Changing/Checking The Settings In Your Camcorder

    Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder Changing the screen You can turn on and off the display of the time code, and other information on the screen. Press the DISPLAY button B. The screen indicators turn on (displayed) and off (not displayed) as you press the button.

  • Page 52: Displaying The Settings In Your Camcorder (Status Check)

    Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder (Continued) appears during playback of the movie recorded with [MANU WB TEMP]. b Notes • The exposure correction value (EV), shutter speed, iris and flash on/off will be displayed during viewing still images. • When you play back the memory card on other devices, the camera data may be displayed incorrectly.
  • Page 53 AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t CAMERA t REC BUTTON SET t MEDIA INFO t BATTERY INFO Setup items are displayed according to the settings of the camcorder when it is turned on. To hide the display Press the STATUS CHECK button D.

  • Page 54: Connecting A Monitor Or A Tv

    Connecting a monitor or a TV Playback image quality depends on the type of monitor or TV, or the jacks used to make the connection. You do not need an audio cable to connect a monitor that supports SDI audio input via an SDI cable.
  • Page 55 • 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.
  • Page 56 Connecting a monitor or a TV (Continued) If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) Use a 21-pin adaptor (commercially available) to view playback images. TV/VCR...

  • Page 57: Operating The Mode Menu

    Editing Operating the MODE menu You can edit the recorded movies, format recording media, etc. MODE button POWER switch MODE button Set the POWER switch to ON. Press the MODE button. Touch the desired category. Example: [EDIT] category Touch the desired item. Example: [DELETE] Operate following the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 58: Protecting Recorded Images (Protect)

    Protecting recorded images (Protect) Protect movies and still images to avoid deleting them by mistake. z Tips • You can also protect movies and still images by pressing the MENU button on the VISUAL INDEX screen or the playback screen. Press the MODE button.

  • Page 59: Using The Playlist Of Movies

    Notes • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor/Charger or the recording media that contains the movies from your camcorder during the operation. It may damage the recording media. • You cannot add still images to a Playlist.

  • Page 60: Capturing Still Images From A Movie

    Using the Playlist of movies (Continued) [ERASE ALL] t select the desired recording media and image quality. 3 Touch the movie to be erased from the list. is displayed on the selected movies. z Tips • Press and hold the image down to preview the image.

  • Page 61: Dividing A Movie

    • You cannot restore movies once they are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor/Charger or the recording media that contains the movies from your camcorder during the operation. It may damage the recording media. Continued ,...

  • Page 62: Deleting Movies And Still Images

    • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based in about half-second increments. • If you divide the original movie, the movie added to the Playlist will also be divided.

  • Page 63: Dubbing Movies/Copying Still Images

    MODE button, then touch [MANAGE MEDIA] t [REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE] t [ file. • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation.

  • Page 64: Copying Still Images

    Insert the memory card, and attach the flash memory unit to your camcorder before the operation. b Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation.

  • Page 65: Formatting The Recording Media

    Formatting deletes all 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/Charger to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation.

  • Page 66: Repairing The Image Database File

    Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation.

  • Page 67: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Operating the menu You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen. MENU button V/v/B/b/EXEC buttons POWER switch SEL/PUSH EXEC dial/ B/b buttons MENU button z Tips • You may select menu items also with the B/b buttons.
  • Page 68 Operating the menu (Continued) 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.

  • Page 69: Menu Items

    Menu items z: Functions that return to the default settings when you switch the format, perform the functions by the MODE button, or turn off the camcorder. (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 71) GAIN SET SMOOTH GAIN HYPER GAIN AGC LIMIT...
  • Page 70 Menu items (Continued) (OTHERS) menu ASSIGN BUTTON CLOCK SET AREA SET SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE DATE REC BEEP REC LAMP[F] REC LAMP[R] REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION TIME CALIBRATION (SMOOTH SLOW REC) menu (p. 42) REC MODE REC TIMING (EDIT) menu PROTECT ADD TO PLAYLIST DIVIDE DELETE DELETE ALL...

  • Page 71: (Camera Set) Menu

    • This function returns to the default setting when you switch the format, perform the function by the MODE button, or turn off the camcorder. • When you record a high definition image quality (HD) movie with [HYPER GAIN] set to [ON] and play it with the data code, the gain value is displayed as [---].
  • Page 72 Press the MENU button t select Disables minus gain control during automatic gain control. IRIS RING ROTATE You can select the operating direction of the iris ring. B NORMAL Makes images dark with clockwise rotation of the iris ring. OPPOSITE Makes images dark with counter- clockwise rotation of the iris ring.
  • Page 73 • This function is not effective temporarily when [HYPER GAIN] is set to [ON]. z Tips • You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as [ON/OFF] (p. 45). AE RESPONSE You can select the speed at which the exposure is adjusted automatically following the changes in the brightness of the subject.
  • Page 74 WIDE CONVERSION This item is provided for a wide conversion lens (sold separately), and especially effective for Sony wide conversion lens. ACTIVE STEADYSHOT TYPE You can select a type of powerful camera- shake reduction for different recording situations.
  • Page 75 • The function returns to the default setting when you switch the format, perform the function by the MODE button, or turn off the camcorder. • You cannot set this function when [HD 720/50p FX]/[HD 720/50p FH] is selected in [REC FORMAT] (p.
  • Page 76 This function helps you to adjust colors when you view movies recorded with your camcorder on a TV or a monitor. The default setting is [OFF]. b Notes • This function is automatically set to [OFF]...

  • Page 77: (Rec/Out Set) Menu

    (REC/OUT SET) menu Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 67 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select (REC/OUT SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

  • Page 78: (Audio Set) Menu

    Press the MENU button t select (REC/OUT SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. b Notes • When you view a movie recorded in standard definition image quality (SD) with [ REC] set to [ON] on a standard 4:3 TV, images of the movie may appear horizontally compressed while maintaining its original height.
  • Page 79 MONO Outputs in monaural. INT MIC SET INT MIC SENS You can set recording sensitivity of the internal microphone. B NORMAL Sensitivity that is normally used in professional recordings. HIGH Sensitivity that is normally used in consumer recordings. appears on the status check screen.
  • Page 80 You can set INPUT2 in the same way as INPUT1. z Tips • -48 dBu is set as 0 dB in your camcorder. • Set INPUT TRIM to [0dB] for the supplied microphone. • The INPUT TRIM function adjusts the input level from an external microphone.

  • Page 81: (Display Set) Menu

    (DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF BACKLIGHT/ DISPLAY OUTPUT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 67 for details on selecting menu items.

  • Page 82: Zoom Display

    Press the MENU button t select display area that regular home TVs can display. The default setting is [OFF]. GUIDEFRAME When you select [16:9] or [4:3], you can display frame markers that help you to check horizontal and vertical positions of a subject.

  • Page 83: Shutter Display

    Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is slightly reduced.
  • Page 84 Press the MENU button t select b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected for the setting. • When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable time with the battery is slightly reduced. VF COLOR B ON Displays images in the viewfinder in color.

  • Page 85: (Tc/Ub Set) Menu

    FREE RUN Advances the time code regardless of operation of your camcorder. b Notes • Even if the time code advances in the [REC RUN] mode, the time code may not be recorded sequentially in the following cases: –...

  • Page 86: (Others) Menu

    See page 17. AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. When you use your camcorder abroad, you can adjust the clock to the local time. SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour.
  • Page 87 Wireless Remote Commander (p. 121). The default setting is [ON]. z Tips • Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another remote control unit. OPERATION TIME Displays the total hours of operation in 10- hour increments.

  • Page 88: Connecting With A Computer

    “Content Management Utility” Install “Content Management Utility” before connecting your camcorder to a computer. 1 Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. • Log on as an Administrator for installation. • Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.
  • Page 89 7 Select the drive or folder to install the application, then click [Next]. 8 Select the option to create the desk-top shortcut, then click [Next]. 9 Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the camcorder screen automatically.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    2 Disconnect the power source, reconnect the power source after about 1 minute and turn on your camcorder. 3 Press the RESET button (p. 120) with a pointed object, then turn on your camcorder. This operation will reset the date, time and area settings.
  • Page 91 • Select a commander mode other than DVD2 for your video device. • Cover the sensor of your video device with black paper. When a device is connected to the REMOTE jack, the camcorder or the device does not operate properly.
  • Page 92 (p. 84). The camcorder does not operate with the memory card inserted. • The memory card was formatted on a computer. Format it on this camcorder (p. 65). The data file name is incorrect, or flashing. • The file is damaged.
  • Page 93 • On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press the record button and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 94 [HYPER GAIN] is set to [ON]. The record button and the handle record button are set to different recording media. The camcorder is unable to record images. The recording media has less than 1 minute of remaining capacity. [COLOR BAR] is set to [ON].
  • Page 95 The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked. • This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way that the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions.
  • Page 96 LCD screen. • This appears when you play back movies recorded with 5.1ch surround sound. 5.1ch surround sound is down-mixed to 2ch stereo and played back on your camcorder. Connecting to TV Neither image nor sound is played back on the TV connected with the component video cable.
  • Page 97 GPS (HXR-NX5E/NX5P) The camcorder is not receiving a GPS signal. • Your camcorder may not be able to receive radio signals from GPS satellites because of obstructions. Bring your camcorder to an open area. For details on places where radio signals do not reach, see page 105.
  • Page 98 • You need to install the supplied “Content Management Utility” to copy movies from your camcorder to your computer (p. 88). The computer freezes. • Disconnect the cable from your computer and camcorder. Reboot your computer, and connect your computer and camcorder following the steps in the correct order (p. 88).

  • Page 99: Warning Indicators And Messages

    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”...
  • Page 100 Slow flashing • Free spaces for recording images are running out. For the flash memory unit you can use with your camcorder, see page 20. • No flash memory unit is attached (p. 20). Fast flashing •...

  • Page 101: Additional Information

    • Using ECM-XM1 • Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, zooming, and so • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended).
  • Page 102 55 (50) 115 (105) 235 (210) 475 (425) • Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media. Movies containing quickly...

  • Page 103: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor/ Charger supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/ 60 Hz range. Viewing high definition image quality...

  • Page 104: File/Folder Structure On The Memory Card And The Flash Memory Unit

    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” media, flash memory unit...

  • Page 105: Maintenance And Precautions

    Avoid using the camcorder in places where radio signals are blocked or reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc. Use the camcorder in open sky environments. • You may not be able to record location...

  • Page 106: About The Memory Card

    On triangulating errors • If you move to another location right after setting the GPS switch to ON, it may take a longer time for the camcorder to start triangulating, compared to when you stay in the same place. • Error caused by the position of GPS...

  • Page 107: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCR- TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.)

  • Page 108: About Charging The Battery Pack

    To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. • To discharge the battery pack on your...

  • Page 109: About X.v.color

    • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
  • Page 110 • When you bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside. • When you use your camcorder after a squall or a shower. • When you use your camcorder in a hot and humid place.
  • Page 111 Adaptor/Charger or while the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you do not use your camcorder at all without the AC Adaptor/Charger connected or the battery pack attached. Use your camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery.

  • Page 112: Specifications

    Specifications System Video signal PAL color, CCIR standards HDTV 1080/50i, 720/50p Video recording system HD image quality: MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 AVCHD SD image quality: MPEG-2 PS Audio recording system Linear PCM 2ch (48 kHz 16-bit) Dolby Digital 2ch (48 kHz 16-bit) Dolby Digital Stereo Creator employed Still image recording system DCF Ver.
  • Page 113 (headphones) jack Stereo-minijack (Ø 3.5 mm) Input connectors INPUT1/INPUT2 jacks XLR 3-pin, female, MIC: -48 dBu: 3 kΩ (kilohms) (Variable in the range of between -60 dBu and -30 dBu in 6 dBu step by the INPUT TRIM function) LINE: +4 dBu: 10 kΩ (kilohms) (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms) Input/Output connectors USB jack...
  • Page 114 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. On trademarks • “NXCAM” logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
  • Page 115 SEE <HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM> “C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” “libjpeg,” “dtoa” and “pcre” software are provided in your camcorder. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following.

  • Page 116: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Hook for shoulder strap (119) B ASSIGN 7/EXPANDED FOCUS button (45) C Accessory shoe mount D Microphone fixing clamper (10) E Microphone holder (10) To mount the accessory shoe Mount the accessory shoe on the accessory shoe mount as illustrated.
  • Page 117 A Lens (10) B Lens hood with lens cover (10) C Internal microphone (39) D Front recording lamp (86) The recording lamp flashes if the remaining capacity of recording media or battery is low. E Remote sensor (87) F ASSIGN 4/ZEBRA button (45) G ASSIGN 5/AE SHIFT button* (45) H ASSIGN 6/VISUAL INDEX button (45)
  • Page 118 For attaching a flash memory unit (sold separately). Flash memory unit jack Flash memory unit jack cover S GPS switch (41) (HXR-NX5E/NX5P) When it is set to ON, the camcorder acquires the GPS information (location and time of recording) and records with images.
  • Page 119 A Hook for shoulder strap B Focus ring (27) C Lens cover lever (10) D Zoom ring (26) E Iris ring (28) F GAIN button (29) G WHT BAL button* (30) H SHUTTER SPEED button (29) I AUTO/MANUAL switch (28) (headphones) jack For stereo mini-jack headphones K BATT RELEASE button (12)
  • Page 120 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A RESET button If you press the RESET button, all settings including the clock setting (except the picture profile settings) return to the default. B VISUAL INDEX button (47) C Playback control buttons (PREV/ PLAY*/NEXT/STOP/PAUSE/SCAN/ SLOW) (47) D DATA CODE button (51) E DISPLAY button (51)

  • Page 121: Wireless Remote Commander

    Wireless Remote Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 122: Screen Indicators

    FOCUS MACRO (74) Picture profile (32) BACK LIGHT (73) SPOTLIGHT(73) HYPER GAIN (71) Iris (28) Gain (29) Shutter speed (29) Manual volume control (40) AUDIO FORMAT (78) AE SHIFT (72) Auto setting (82) White balance (30) different positions. your camcorder model.
  • Page 123 Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed while recording. However, you can check them by pressing the DATA CODE button (p. 51).

  • Page 124: Index

    Grip belt... 15 GUIDEFRAME...82 Handle record button ...21, 23 HANDLE ZOOM... 74 Handle zoom ... 26 Handle zoom lever ... 26 Handle zoom switch ...26 HD AUDIO FORMAT...78 HD/SD SET... 24 HEADPHONE OUT ... 78 Headphones jack ...119 Holding the camcorder ...15...
  • Page 125 Hook for shoulder strap ...119 HYPER GAIN ...71 Image database file ...66 INDOOR...31 Indoor...31 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...107 INPUT1 ...39 INPUT1 jack...10 INPUT1 switch ...39 INPUT1 TRIM ...79 INPUT1 WIND...79 INPUT2 ...39 INPUT2 jack...10 INPUT2 switch ...39 INPUT2 TRIM ...80 INPUT2 WIND...80 Insulation sheet ...121 INT MIC SENS ...79...
  • Page 126 TV color systems ... 103 UB PRESET ... 43 UB TIME REC ... 85, 94 USB SELECT ... 89 Using the menu ... 57, 67 Using your camcorder abroad ... 103 UTC TIME... 84 VF BACKLIGHT ... 83, 94 VF COLOR... 84 VF POWERMODE...
  • Page 128 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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