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Sony HXR-NX200 Operating Manual

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Solid-State Memory
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Operating Guide
HXR-NX200
4-745-818-11(1)
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Getting Started
Recording
Playback
Editing
Using the Menu
Troubleshooting
Additional Information

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  • Page 1 4-745-818-11(1) Solid-State Memory Table of Contents Camcorder Getting Started Recording Operating Guide Playback Editing Using the Menu Troubleshooting Additional Information HXR-NX200...

  • 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 addition, over a long period of use, because of the physical characteristics of the liquid crystal camcorder display, such “stuck” pixels may appear •...
  • Page 3 On recording Format the recording media using [MEDIA FORMAT] if images are not • In order to stabilize memory card operation, it is recommended that you format the memory card recorded or played back properly when you use it with your camcorder for the If you continue recording and deleting images on first time.

  • Page 4: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying Parts and Controls Body The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Hook for shoulder strap B ASSIGN4/LAST SCENE button (p. 56) 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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued) A Lens (G lens) R CH-2 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE) switch (p. 42) B Lens hood S INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch C Internal microphone (p. 42) D Remote control sensor (p. 91) T IRIS AUTO/MAN button (p. 38) E Recording lamp (p.
  • Page 7 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 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.
  • Page 8 Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued) A VIDEO OUT jack/AUDIO OUT jack The tripod may not be able to mount in (p. 65, 81) some orientations, depending on the tripod specifications. B HDMI OUT jack (p. 65) L START/STOP button (p. 28) C Multi/Micro USB jack (p.
  • Page 9 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). Continued ,...
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Wireless Remote Commander

    Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. I START/STOP button (p. 28) 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 13: Screen Indicators

    Screen Indicators Upper right Center Upper left Upper right Indicator Meaning Estimated remaining 0min recording time Recording/playback media Time code 00:00:00:00 (hour:minute:second:frame) Bottom Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning Indicator Meaning Face detection [ON] 100% Remaining battery PEAKING (p. 85) INTELLIGENT AUTO ZEBRA (p.
  • Page 14 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.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first ...................2 Identifying Parts and Controls ..............4 Body ..................... 4 Wireless Remote Commander ............12 Screen Indicators ...................13 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied accessories ..........18 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............19 Step 3: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time ..22 Turning on the camcorder ..............
  • Page 16 Table of Contents (Continued) Audio setup .................... 42 Recording sound from the internal microphone ......... 43 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 ..................
  • Page 17 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.) (REC/OUT SET) menu ..............80 Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu ................82 Settings for the audio recording (AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT, etc.) (DISPLAY SET) menu ..............84 Display settings (MARKER/DISPLAY OUTPUT, etc.)

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Make sure that you have following items Lens hood (p. 7) supplied with your camcorder. If, for any reason, there is something missing, contact your Sony dealer. • Recording media are sold separately. AC Adaptor (p. 19) Lens cap (p. 28) USB cable Power cord (mains lead) (p.

  • Page 19: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 2: Charging the battery pack Sony Professional products website: You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com battery pack (L series) with the Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca supplied AC Adaptor. Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com Europe, Middle East, and Africa b Note http://www.pro.sony.eu • You can use a large capacity battery pack, NP- Japan http://www.sonybsc.com...
  • Page 20 Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) When charging ends Connect the DC plug to the DC IN The CHG lamp turns off when the battery is jack of the camcorder. 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).
  • Page 21 Battery pack Full charge time Connect the DC plug to the DC IN NP-F970 (sold 520 minutes jack of the battery charger. separately) On the battery pack Connect the power cord (mains • Always turn the ON/STANDBY switch to lead) to the AC Adaptor and the STANDBY (1) before changing the battery pack.

  • Page 22: Step 3: Turning On The Camcorder And Setting The Date And Time

    Step 3: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and Setting the date and time time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. Turning on the camcorder z Tip • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets Turn the ON/STANDBY switch to ON discharged and the date and time settings may...
  • Page 23 Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year), [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. •...

  • Page 24: Step 4: Adjusting The Lcd Screen And Viewfinder

    Step 4: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder Using the LCD screen Adjusting the viewfinder 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 25 Large eyecup (supplied) b Note • Do not remove the eyecup pre-attached to the camcorder.

  • Page 26: Step 5: Preparing The Recording Media

    Step 5: Preparing the recording media SD card File format Supported memory cards SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (Class 4 or U1 or faster) AVCHD S&Q MOTION SDHC/SDXC memory cards (Class 10 or U1 or faster) SDXC memory cards XAVC S HD (Class 10 or U1 or faster) SDXC memory cards 60Mbps or slower...
  • Page 27 Selecting the memory card slot to be Open the cover, and insert the used for recording memory card with the notched Press the SLOT SEL button to change corner in the direction as illustrated which slot is selected for recording. You until it clicks into place.

  • Page 28: Recording

    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. Press the latches on both sides of the lens cap and remove it.
  • Page 29 Turn the ON/STANDBY switch to ON (❙). 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.

  • Page 30: Continuous Recording On The Memory Cards (Relay Recording)

    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. •...

  • Page 31: Recording Movies Using Both The Memory Card A And B (Simultaneous Recording)

    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. Changing the setting of the START/STOP button and handle record button When using SIMULTANEOUS REC, you can start and stop recording on different memory...

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Zoom

    Recording (Continued) z Tips Adjusting the zoom • 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. •...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Focus

    Adjusting the focus You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions. During recording or standby, Use this function in the following cases. press the FOCUS AUTO/MAN – To record a subject behind a window covered button B to set the focus to with raindrops.

  • Page 34: Focusing On A Detected Face (Face Detection)

    Adjusting the focus (Continued) Press the ASSIGN5/FOCUS MAG Select (CAMERA SET) t button. [FACE DETECTION] t [ON] with the V/v/B/b/SET button D. The center of the screen is magnified. The setting changes with each press of the When the faces are detected, frames button.
  • Page 35 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.

  • Page 36: Changing The Recording Setting

    Changing the recording setting 1080/25p FX Selecting the file format and 1080/25p FH recording format 720/50p FX 720/50p FH You can select the file format in [FILE 720/50p HQ FORMAT] and the recording format (bit- rate, image size, frame rate, and scanning About setting values system) in [REC FORMAT].

  • Page 37: Setting Dv Mode (Dv Mode)

    Select (REC/OUT SET) t Select (REC/OUT SET) t [VIDEO OUT] t [OUTPUT [REC SET] t [DV MODE] t SELECT] t [4K REC OUTPUT] [YES] with the V/v/B/b/SET with the V/v/B/b/SET button. button. The camcorder restarts in DV mode. Select [VF/LCD PANEL] or [EXTERNAL OUTPUT] using the Functions not available in DV mode V/v/B/b/SET button, then press...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the brightness You can adjust the image brightness by adjusting the iris, gain or shutter speed, or Press the IRIS AUTO/MAN button by adjusting the light volume with the ND C to set the iris to manual. filter switch B. next to the iris value disappears.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Gain

    Adjusting the gain Adjusting the shutter speed You can use this if you do not want to You can adjust and fix the shutter speed increase the value by AGC (automatic gain manually. You can make a moving subject control). look still or emphasize the movement of a subject by adjusting the shutter speed.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Volume Of Light (Nd Filter)

    Adjusting the brightness (Continued) z Tips Adjusting the volume of light • It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower (ND filter) shutter speed. Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended. You can record a subject clearly by using •...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Color Tone

    Adjusting the color tone Adjusting the white balance 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 (CAMERA SET) t [WB...

  • Page 42: Audio Setup

    Audio setup Adjusting the color tone (Continued) 2 Press the WHT BAL button B to The jacks, switches and dials shown below highlight the white balance value. allow you to set the sound that is recorded. See page 5 for details about connecting a 3 Select A ( A) or B ( B) using the...

  • Page 43: Recording Sound From The Internal Microphone

    Audio level controls Recording sound from an E: AUTO/MAN (CH-1) switch external audio device I: AUTO/MAN (CH-2) switch F: AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1) dial Use the following procedure if using a J: AUDIO LEVEL (CH-2) dial microphone or external audio device. Recording sound from the Select the audio input source.

  • Page 44: Recording Sound From A Multi Interface Shoe Compatible Microphone (Sold Separately)

    Audio setup (Continued) • If [INPUT CH SELECT] is set to [INPUT1/INPUT1] in the [XLR SET] Connect the Multi Interface Shoe menu, the audio input on the INPUT1 compatible microphone (sold jack is recorded to both CH-1 and CH- separately) to the Multi Interface Shoe.

  • Page 45: Useful Functions

    Useful functions Selecting suitable settings Press the V/v/B/b/SET button B, automatically (auto mode select [AUTO], [INTELLIGENT AUTO], or [SCENE SELECTION], setting) and press the button again. 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 46: Shooting In Dimly Lit Locations (Low Lux)

    Useful functions (Continued) Setting values Recording conditions Press the FULL AUTO button to Shoots distant subjects set auto mode on. clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder The FULL AUTO button lamp turns on. Landscape* from focusing on any ([LANDSCAPE]) glass or mesh in windows between the Press the ASSIGN3/LOW LUX...

  • Page 47: Customizing The Picture Quality (Picture Profile)

    Customizing the picture quality Select (CAMERA SET) t (Picture profile) [PICTURE PROFILE] t the desired picture profile number You can customize the picture quality by using the V/v/B/b/SET button, adjusting picture profile items such as then press the button again. [GAMMA] and [DETAIL].
  • Page 48 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.
  • Page 49 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] 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]...
  • Page 50 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].
  • Page 51 SATURATION To set the color level. Item Description and settings –32 (light) to +32 (dark) COLOR PHASE To set the color phase. Item Description and settings –7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish) 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.
  • Page 52 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.
  • Page 53 WB SHIFT To set items for the white balance shift. Items you can adjust differ depending on the filter type. Item Description and settings [FILTER TYPE] Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift. [LB-CC] : Film type (color conversion and correction) [R-B] : Video type (correction of R and B levels) [LB[COLOR TEMP]]...

  • Page 54: Setting Time Data

    Useful functions (Continued) COPY Setting time data To copy the settings of the picture profile to The camcorder records movies another picture profile number. accompanied by time data, such as time RESET code and user bit. To reset the picture profile to the default Setting the time code setting.

  • Page 55: Recording With The Slow & Quick Motion Function

    5 Press the V/v/B/b/SET button, select [OK], then press the button again. To reset the user bits Select [RESET] in step 2 of “Setting the user bits” to reset the user bits (00 00 00 00). Recording with the Slow & Quick Motion function By recording with a frame rate that is different from the playback frame rate, you...

  • Page 56: Reviewing The Most Recently Recorded Scene (Last Scene Review)

    Useful functions (Continued) To cancel Slow & Quick Motion Preparation recording You must set the recording format and Press the ASSIGN button or the MENU frame rate. button during standby. 1 Press the MENU button A. b Notes 2 Select (CAMERA SET) t [S&Q •...
  • Page 57 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. To stop reviewing the last scene Press the ASSIGN4/LAST SCENE button during playback.

  • Page 58: Assigning Functions To The Assign Buttons

    Assigning functions to the ASSIGN buttons Some functions can be assigned to the • DATA CODE (p. 87) ASSIGN buttons. • TC/UB DISPLAY (p. 88) You can assign a single function to each of • STATUS CHECK (p. 64) the ASSIGN1 to 5 buttons. •...
  • Page 59 Press the MENU button A. Select (OTHERS) t [ASSIGN BUTTON] with the V/v/B/b/SET button B. Press the V/v/B/b/SET button B, select the ASSIGN button that you want to set, then press the ASSIGN1 to 3 button again. buttons Press the V/v/B/b/SET button B, select the function that you want to assign, then press the button again.

  • Page 60: Playback

    Playback Playback THUMBNAIL button Playing back movies Open the LCD panel.
  • Page 61 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) •You can turn on or off the date and time display on the thumbnails by pressing the DISPLAY button. Play back movies.
  • Page 62 Playback (Continued) E Duration F Time code of recording start 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.

  • Page 63: Changing/Checking The Settings In Your Camcorder

    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. Select (DISPLAY SET) t DATA CODE and choose the data that you want to display, or press the ASSIGN button to which the DATA CODE function is assigned, during...

  • Page 64: Checking The Settings In Your Camcorder (Status Check)

    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.

  • Page 65: 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. Monitor/TV To video input jack Video cable (sold separately) To audio input jack Audio cable (sold separately) To HDMI input jack...
  • Page 66 Connecting to a monitor or a TV (Continued) Output resolution The output resolution varies depending on the recording mode and [HDMI] setting. XAVC S 4K Menu item Recording format HDMI HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> REC SET> VIDEO OUT>HDMI REC FORMAT 2160/25p...
  • Page 67 576i b 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 68: Editing

    Editing Protecting movies Dividing a movie (Protect) You can divide a movie at a designated Protect movies to avoid deleting them by point. mistake. Press the MENU button while Press the MENU button when the playing back movies. thumbnail screen is displayed. Press the V/v/B/b/SET button, Press the V/v/B/b/SET button, then select...

  • Page 69: Deleting Movies

    Deleting movies You can free media space by deleting movies from recording media. Select 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.

  • Page 70: Formatting Recording Media

    Formatting recording Deleting all data from media the memory card completely Formatting deletes data from the recording media 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 71: Repairing The Image Database File

    Repairing the image database file This function checks the database Select [Empty] t information and the consistency of movies on the recording media, and repairs any inconsistencies found. b Note b Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall •...

  • Page 72: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Operating the menu You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items Press the V/v/B/b/SET button, displayed on the LCD screen. select the desired menu icon, then press the button again. MENU button CAMERA SET (p.
  • Page 73 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.

  • Page 74: Menu Items

    Menu items The function and setting value of each menu item are as follows. The default settings are marked with B. AUTO MODE SET BAUTO, INTELLIGENT AUTO, (CAMERA SET) (p. 77) SCENE SELECTION AGC LIMIT BOFF, 24dB to 0dB SCENE SELECTION NIGHT SCENE, SUNRISE &...
  • Page 75 VIDEO OUT OUTPUT SELECT 4K REC OUTPUT (REC/OUT SET) (p. 80) BVF/LCD PANEL, REC SET EXTERNAL FILE FORMAT OUTPUT XAVC S 4K, HDMI XAVC S HD, 2160p/1080p/576i, BAVCHD 2160p/720p/576i, REC FORMAT 2160p/1080i/576i, XAVC S 4K 1080p/576i, 720p/ 2160/25p 100Mbps, 576i, B1080i/576i, B2160/25p 60Mbps 576p, 576i XAVC S HD...
  • Page 76 Menu items (Continued) XLR SET INPUT CH SELECT AUDIO LEVEL BON, OFF INPUT1/INPUT1, DISPLAY BINPUT1/INPUT2 ZOOM DISPLAY BBAR, NUMBER XLR AGC LINK FOCUS DISPLAY BMETER, FEET BSEPARATE, SHUTTER DISPLAY BSECOND, DEGREE LINKED DATA CODE BOFF, DATE/TIME, INPUT1 TRIM CAMERA DATA –18dB to +12dB LCD BRIGHT BNORMAL, BRIGHT...

  • Page 77: (Camera Set) Menu

    (CAMERA SET) menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the MEDIA FORMAT MEMORY CARD A, recording conditions ( STEADYSHOT, MEMORY CARD B etc.) REPAIR IMAGE DB MEMORY CARD A, FILE MEMORY CARD B USB CONNECT The default settings are marked with B. BMULTI, SINGLE USB LUN SET See page 72 for details on selecting...
  • Page 78 (CAMERA SET) menu (Continued) WB SET ZOOM SET ZOOM TYPE See page 41. B OPTICAL ZOOM ONLY AE SHIFT Uses only optical zoom. You can zoom up to 12×. ON/OFF ON[CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM] B OFF You can use the clear image zoom in Does not use the AE SHIFT function.
  • Page 79 STEADYSHOT SCENE SELECTION SET You can set the camera shake reduction See page 45. when shooting. AUTO BACK LIGHT B STANDARD ( Uses Steady Shot when shooting under You can automatically correct for relatively stable conditions. backlighting. ACTIVE ( B OFF Uses Steady Shot with more powerful Does not correct for backlighting.

  • Page 80: (Rec/Out Set) Menu

    (REC/OUT SET) (CAMERA SET) menu (Continued) menu b Notes Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT, etc.) • Make sure that your finger does not cover the infrared light emitter (p. 6) when shooting. • The light is effective up to a distance of The default settings are marked with B.
  • Page 81 WIDE CONVERT VIDEO OUT You can select a down convert type when you down-covert video signal. OUTPUT SELECT Use this function for outputting DV movies 4K REC OUTPUT recorded with [ WIDE REC] set to [ON]. Sets the video output destination. B SQUEEZE B VF/LCD PANEL Outputs a horizontally compressed image...

  • Page 82: (Audio Set) Menu

    (AUDIO SET) menu (REC/OUT SET) menu (Continued) Settings for the audio recording (AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT, etc.) HDMI REC CONTROL When the camcorder is connected to an external recorder, you can set whether the The default settings are marked with B. external recorder automatically starts/stops See page 72 for details on selecting recording based on the camcorder’s...
  • Page 83 XLR AGC LINK INT MIC SET Links/unlinks the AGC (Auto Gain Control) of CH-1 and CH-2 when using an external INT MIC SENS microphone. You can set the audio recording sensitivity of the internal microphone. B SEPARATE Unlinks AGC (CH-1 and CH-2 are B NORMAL recorded with separate AGC).

  • Page 84: (Display Set) Menu

    (DISPLAY SET) (AUDIO SET) menu (Continued) menu INPUT2 TRIM Display settings (MARKER/DISPLAY OUTPUT, etc.) INPUT2 WIND See the description for the corresponding functions for INPUT1. The default settings are marked with B. See page 72 for details on selecting z Tips menu items.
  • Page 85 z Tips ZEBRA • You can focus more easily using this function in combination with the expanded focus function You can display a zebra pattern as a guide (p. 33). for adjusting brightness. • You can assign [ON/OFF] to an ASSIGN button ON/OFF (p.
  • Page 86 (DISPLAY SET) menu (Continued) SAFETY ZONE FOCUS MAG RATIO B OFF You can set the magnification of expanded Does not display the safety zone. focus. 80%, 90% ×4.0 If you select either one, you can display markers at boundaries of display area that ×8.0 regular home TVs can display.
  • Page 87 The shutter speed equal to the period that AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY your camcorder reads image data from the image sensor is defined as 360 degrees. The B ON degree is calculated based on this definition Displays the audio level meters on the and displayed.

  • Page 88: (Tc/Ub Set) Menu

    (TC/UB SET) menu (DISPLAY SET) menu (Continued) Time code settings (TC PRESET/UB PRESET, etc.) LCD BRIGHT The default settings are marked with B. You can adjust the brightness of the LCD See page 72 for details on selecting screen. Changes in the LCD brightness are menu items.
  • Page 89 TC RUN UB TIME REC B OFF You can select how the time code advances. Does not save the actual time in the user B REC RUN bit code. Advances the time code only during recording. Select this setting to record the time code Saves the actual time in the user bit code.

  • Page 90: (Others) Menu

    (OTHERS) menu Settings while recording or other basic settings (AREA SET/BEEP, etc.) b Note • A camera profile saved on a camcorder with The default settings are marked with B. different model name, or edited on a computer See page 72 for details on selecting cannot be loaded.
  • Page 91 SUMMERTIME REC LAMP B ON You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the Turns on the recording lamp. time forward 1 hour. B OFF Turns off the recording lamp. Does not set summer time. z Tip •...
  • Page 92 (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 10- hour increments. VERSION DISPLAY Displays the current version of your camcorder. Be sure to check for firmware updates.

  • Page 93: 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. 93) • Memory cards (p. 95) • Recording (p. 95) •...
  • Page 94 Troubleshooting (Continued) The POWER/CHG lamp flashes while charging the battery pack. • The battery pack may not be able to be charged if the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low. • Reattach the battery pack correctly. •...
  • Page 95 The camcorder does not operate normally when a device is connected to the REMOTE jack. • The speed in response to commands from the Wireless Remote Commander may be slow. • The camcorder settings may not be restored if a cable is connected to the REMOTE jack of the camcorder and the device on the other end of the cable is disconnected.
  • Page 96 Troubleshooting (Continued) The handle zoom does not work. • Set [HANDLE ZOOM] > [ZOOM OPERATION] to ON (p. 78). The access lamp remains lit even after recording was stopped. • Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the memory card. The imaging field looks different.
  • Page 97 Image stabilization is not working. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD]. • SteadyShot image stabilization may not be able to correct the image if the shaking is too large, even if [STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD]. Image cannot be recorded or played back properly. •...
  • Page 98 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 99 Playback Also refer to “Memory cards” (p. 95). The desired images cannot be found. Images cannot be played back. • Select the recording media and image quality of the image you want to play back on the thumbnail screen (p. 60). •...
  • Page 100 Connecting to TV Neither image nor sound is played back on the TV connected with the HDMI cable. • Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images. • Signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack when the USB jack is connected. Neither image nor sound is played back on the TV, projector, or AV amplifier connected with the HDMI cable.
  • Page 101 Cannot divide movies. • The following types of movie cannot be divided. – Movies with a very short recording duration. – XAVC S 4K and XAVC S HD movies • Cancel file protection and then try to divide. Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize the camcorder.

  • Page 102: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If the problem (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 is too low. C:04:ss...
  • Page 103 However, the loading of all moves is - (Warning indicators not guaranteed. pertaining to the write-protect of the memory card)* Buffer overflow. Writing to the media • The write-protect switch is set to lock was not completed in time. position on the memory card. •...
  • Page 104 • 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.

  • Page 105: Additional Information

    Additional Information Recording time of movies Estimated time of recording and Estimated recording time of playback with each battery pack movies Approximate time available when you use a XAVC S 4K fully charged battery pack. (Unit: minute) Recording time 2160 4K (QFHD) 60Mbps 100Mbps...
  • Page 106 LP: approx. 5 Mbps (ave.) 1,440 × 1,080/16:9 64GB 280 (280) – DV • When using Sony memory cards. 720 × 576/16:9, 4:3 b Notes • The recording time may vary depending on the recording conditions, subjects, and [REC SET] (p.

  • Page 107: 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 are supported for TV playback. Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,...

  • Page 108: File/Folder Structure On The Recording Media

    • Sony accepts no responsibility for the results of This folder contains recording data of operation using data copied from a PC to a AVCHD movies. Do not try to open this memory card.

  • Page 109: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions About the XAVC S format About memory cards • A memory card formatted on a computer does Recording and playback on the not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder camcorder. • Data read/write speed may vary depending on Your camcorder can record 4K (QFHD) the combination of the memory card and and HD (high definition) based on the...

  • Page 110: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    • You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: • For safety, use only the Sony battery – When playing back image data modified on packs and AC adaptors listed below. your computer.
  • Page 111 About battery life – Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and install it in your camcorder right before • The battery has a limited lifespan. Battery you start taking shots. capacity decreases over time and through •...

  • Page 112: About Consumable Parts

    However, this replacement cycle represents only casing, unplug your camcorder and have it a general guideline and does not imply that the checked by a Sony dealer before operating it life expectancy of these parts is guaranteed. For any further.
  • Page 113 When not using your camcorder for a – Handling with above substances on your hands. long time – Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or • Turn on the camcorder and record and play back vinyl objects for a long period of time. images about once a month to keep it in an optimum state for a long time.
  • Page 114 Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Note on disposal/transfer of memory cards Even if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on your camcorder or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. When you give the memory card to somebody, it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on a computer.

  • Page 115: Specifications

    Specifications General Audio recording system XAVC S: Linear PCM 2ch, 16-bit, 48 Power requirements 8.4 V DC (using AC Adaptor) AVCHD: Linear PCM 2ch, 16-bit, 48 7.2 V DC (using battery pack) kHz/Dolby Digital 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz Power consumption DV: Linear PCM 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz While recording AVCHD using Recording media...
  • Page 116 Specifications (Continued) Lens Screen Lens mount LCD screen Fixed 8.8 cm (3.5 type) Zoom ratio Approx. 1.56M dots. 12× (optical), servo Viewfinder Focal Length 0.6 cm (0.24 type) f=9.3 mm to 111.6 mm Approx. 1.56M dots. (equivalent to f=29.0 mm to 348.0 mm Internal microphone on 35 mm lens (16:9)) (equivalent to f=35.5 mm to 426.0 mm...
  • Page 117 • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES. • SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS, REPAIR, OR REPRODUCTION OF ANY DATA RECORDED ON THE INTERNAL STORAGE SYSTEM,...

  • Page 118: Index

    Index HDMI TC OUTPUT .... 81 HISTOGRAM ......84 AC Adaptor ....18, 19 DATA CODE ....63, 87 AE SHIFT.......78, 97 DATE REC ......91 AGC LIMIT ......77 Date and time ... 14, 22, 23 Image database file....71 AREA SET ......90 DELETE ......
  • Page 119 REPAIR IMAGE DB MIC+48V......42 Using your camcorder FILE ........71 abroad .........107 Moisture condensation..113 Movie........28 SAFETY ZONE ....86 VERSION DISPLAY ...92 SATURATION ....51 VF BRIGHT ......88 ND filter........40 SCENE SELECTION VIDEO LIGHT.....79 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT ..79 SET........45 VIDEO OUT ......81 Number of movies ....105 Screen indicators ....
  • Page 120 Trademarks Notes on the License • “NXCAM” logo is a trademark of Sony THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE Corporation. AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR • “XAVC S” and are registered OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT trademarks of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 121 GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://oss.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 product.
  • Page 122 © 2018 Sony Corporation...

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