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Sony NEX-FS100U Operating Manual

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Interchangeable Lens Digital HD
Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
E-mount
NEX-FS100U/FS100N/FS100UK/FS100NK
4-279-231-11(1)
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Recording/Playback
Editing
Using the Menu
Connecting with another
device
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Quick Reference

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  • Page 1 4-279-231-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Table of Contents Video Camera Recorder Getting Started Recording/Playback Operating Guide Editing E-mount Using the Menu Connecting with another device Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference NEX-FS100U/FS100N/FS100UK/FS100NK...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this some tiny black points and/or bright manual thoroughly, and retain it for future points (white, red, blue, or green in color) reference. that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect Notes on use the recording in any way.
  • Page 3 On recording Management Utility” software on the supplied CD-ROM to repair the image. • In order to stabilize memory card On playing back movies operation, it is recommended that you format the memory card when you use it • Movies recorded using this camcorder with your camcorder for the first time.
  • Page 4 Read this first (Continued) Format the recording media using captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. [MEDIA FORMAT] if images are not • The on-screen displays in each local recorded or played back properly language are used for illustrating the If you continue recording and deleting operating procedures.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first ...................2 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............8 Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories ..........10 Step 3: Charging the battery pack ............15 Step 4: Attaching the lens ..............18 Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time ..21 Changing the language setting ............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents (Continued) Playback ....................50 Viewing still images ................52 Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ....... 54 Changing the screen................54 Displaying recording data (Data code)..........54 Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ....55 Connecting a monitor or a TV ..............
  • Page 7 Connecting with another device Saving images on an external media device ..........83 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer ..85 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc..............86 Saving images with a computer .............87 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ..................89 Warning indicators and messages ............97...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 56, 86) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. All models USB cable (1) (p. 87) AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VL1) (1) (p.
  • Page 9 Grip (1) (p. 12) NEX-FS100UK/FS100NK Zoom lens (E 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) (1) (p. 18) Flash memory unit jack cover (1) (p. 25) Lens hood (1) (p. 20) Body cap (attached to the camcorder) (1) (p. 18) Front lens cap (1), rear lens cap (1) (attached to the lens) (p.

  • Page 10: Step 2: Attaching The Supplied Accessories

    Attaching the lens While pressing the screw down, turn it clockwise to fasten the See page 18 for information on attaching the lens. The NEX-FS100U/FS100N does handle. not come with the E 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately).
  • Page 11 2 Reattach the microphone holder so that it faces up. Pull the microphone bar out. Insert the microphone bar from the opposite side. 1 For 1/4-20UNC screws 2 For 3/8-16UNC screws Attaching the microphone Attach the microphone to the handle. 3 Insert the handle slide bar from the opposite side, and replace the cap and screws.
  • Page 12 Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories (Continued) Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT 1 jack Put the microphone cable into the cable clamp E. Cable clamp Connect the cable to the REMOTE Attaching the grip jack. You can rotate the grip to suit shooting Connecting the cable allows you to angles.
  • Page 13 Adjusting the viewfinder lens Attaching the large LCD viewfinder Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that you can see the image on the LCD Attach the large LCD viewfinder to the screen clearly. LCD screen. Viewfinder lens adjustment ring Turn it until the picture becomes clear.
  • Page 14 Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories (Continued) z Tips Using the LCD screen • If you are farsighted and have a trouble seeing images on the camcorder screen, you can attach The LCD panel is placed above the a 52 mm close-up lens (sold separately) to the centerline of the lens, on the same angle as viewfinder lens adjustment ring.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 3: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” Using the accessory shoe battery pack (L series) with the When attaching an accessory other than the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger. handle, attach the accessory shoe plate to the accessory shoe. b Notes •...
  • Page 16 Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) After charging the battery To store the battery pack The charge lamp turns off (normal charge). If the battery pack is not in use for a while, If you continue charging more 1 hour after run down the battery and store it.
  • Page 17 On the AC Adaptor/Charger Using an outside power source • Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor/Charger. Disconnect the AC Adaptor/ By using the AC Adaptor/Charger and the Charger from the wall outlet (wall socket) connecting cord DK-415 (supplied), you immediately if any malfunction occurs while can use the camcorder on AC power, using your camcorder.

  • Page 18: Step 4: Attaching The Lens

    Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to attach a lens Attaching the lens using the E18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens that comes with NEX-FS100UK/FS100NK. Hold the camcorder body with the front end downward, and quickly change the lens Front lens cap somewhere away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside...
  • Page 19 Lens release button Mounting indexes (white) Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to b Notes the camcorder body. • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Align the mark on the body cap to the mounting indexes, and turn the cap •...
  • Page 20 You may not be able to use certain A-mount lenses. For the compatibility of a particular A-mount lens, visit the Sony website in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 21: 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 Slide the POWER switch to ON while you press the green button. When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears. MENU button SEL/PUSH EXEC dial...

  • Page 22: Changing The Language Setting

    Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time (Continued) • Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] (p. 80) and [AUTO AREA ADJ] (p. 81) set to [ON]. The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder.

  • Page 23: Step 6: Inserting A Memory Card/Attaching A Flash Memory Unit

    Step 6: Inserting a memory card/Attaching a flash memory unit Memory card Types of memory cards you can use in your camcorder SD Speed Class Described in this manual “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2) “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media “Memory Stick PRO- HG Duo”...
  • Page 24 Step 6: Inserting a memory card/Attaching a flash memory unit (Continued) off, eject the memory card, or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be Open the cover in the direction of damaged. the arrow. • If [The image database file is corrupted. The media must be restored to use again.] appears in step 2, format the memory card (p.
  • Page 25 When you do not use a flash memory unit Leave the flash memory unit jack cover attached. While sliding the RELEASE lever in the direction of the arrow, attach the flash memory unit jack cover. z Tips • Your camcorder does not have the relay recording function.

  • Page 26: Recording/Playback

    Recording/Playback Recording START/STOP button START/STOP button Recording lamps POWER switch Your camcorder records movies on a memory card and/or a flash memory unit. Do the following steps to record movies. • This camcorder can record movies in either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD).
  • Page 27 Press the START/STOP button. [STBY] t [REC] The recording lamp lights up during recording. To stop the movie recording, press the START/STOP button again. z Tips • When recording in high definition image quality (HD), the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in standard definition image quality (SD), you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([ WIDE REC], p.

  • Page 28: Selecting High Definition Image Quality (Hd) Or Standard Definition Image Quality (Sd)

    Recording (Continued) Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) You can select the desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) that enables you to record fine images, or the standard definition image quality (SD) that has more compatibility with various playback devices ([HD] is the default setting).

  • Page 29: Zooming

    Setting value Zooming If you select [ ], for example, movies are recorded with following format. Turn the zooming ring right or left to decide • 1080: Effective scanning lines on the size of the subject in your image. Zooming must be done before focusing. •...
  • Page 30 Recording (Continued) • When you want to record a close-up image of a subject, fully zoom out towards W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. To restore automatic adjustment Set the FOCUS switch C to AUTO. disappears and the automatic focus adjustment is restored.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Manually

    Adjusting manually Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to light decreases the more that you close MANUAL when you adjust the iris, gain, the aperture (increasing F value). shutter speed, and white balance manually. To temporarily adjust the iris automatically Hold the IRIS PUSH AUTO button C down.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Shutter Speed

    Adjusting manually (Continued) Press the GAIN button D. Change the shutter speed displayed on the screen by next to the gain value disappears, or turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial the gain value appears on the screen. You can adjust the shutter speed in a Set the gain switch E to H, M or range of 1/3 second through 1/10000 second with 24p, or 1/4 second through...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the white balance Press the WHT BAL button A. Set the white balance memory switch B to any one of PRESET/A/B. Select A or B for recording with the white balance setting stored in memory A or B. x To use the white balance you adjusted in advance 1 Preset the white balance offset value as described in “To save the adjusted...

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Black Balance

    Adjusting manually (Continued) 3 Set the white balance memory switch before completing the adjustment, set the white balance memory switch B to another position B to PRESET to temporarily suspend white balance adjustment. To adjust the white balance z Tips automatically •...

  • Page 35: Audio Setup

    Audio setup The following jacks and switches allow you to set the sound to be recorded. See page 11 When [Completed.] appears, on connecting the microphones. press the MENU button to complete the adjustment. If [Could not adjust.] appears Try the adjustment again. External audio jacks and switches INPUT 1 jack F INPUT 2 jack E...

  • Page 36: Recording Sound Via The Supplied Microphone

    Audio setup (Continued) Recording sound via the Recording sound from an supplied microphone external audio device The sound will be recorded in monaural. To use an external audio device, or a microphone other than the supplied microphone, change the following settings. Attach the supplied microphone (p.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Volume

    Select the channel you want to Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial (D or record. J) of the channel to be adjusted during recording or standby. Using the CH1/CH2 switches, select the source to be recorded on each channel. INPUT jack and Switch position recorded channel To restore automatic adjustment...

  • Page 38: Useful Functions

    Useful functions Customizing the picture quality Picture profile Recording condition number (Picture profile) Default settings the same as when Picture Profile is [OFF] Default settings the same as when Picture Profile is [OFF] Example settings of natural color tone with ITU-709 gamma Example settings of a color tone that is faithful...
  • Page 39 To cancel the picture profile recording Select [OFF] in step 2 with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. To change the picture profile You can change the settings stored in [PP1] through [PP6]. 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button 2 Select the PICTURE PROFILE number with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
  • Page 40 Useful functions (Continued) 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 [CINEMATONE1] Gamma curve 1 for producing tone of film camera images [CINEMATONE2] Gamma curve 2 for producing tone of film camera images [ITU709]...
  • Page 41 [GAMMA] set to [CINEMATONE1] [CINEMATONE2] : Film camera image-like colors good with [GAMMA] set to [CINEMATONE2] [PRO] : Similar color tones to those of Sony professional cameras (when combined with ITU-709) [ITU709 MATRIX]: Colors corresponding to ITU-709 [LEVEL] Sets a color level when you set [TYPE] to the settings other than [STANDARD].
  • Page 42 Useful functions (Continued) WB SHIFT To set items for the white balance shift. Item Description and settings [FILTER TYPE] Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift. [LB-CC] : Film type (color conversion and correction) [R-B] : Video type (correction of R and B levels) [LB[COLOR TEMP]] Sets a color temperature offset value.

  • Page 43: Acquiring Location Information (Gps)

    COPY Acquiring location information To copy the settings of the picture profile to (GPS) another picture profile number. RESET Press the MENU button during To reset the picture profile to the default standby. setting. To copy the picture profile setting to Select (OTHERS) t [GPS another picture profile number...

  • Page 44: Setting Time Data

    Useful functions (Continued) Tri- Setting time data angulating GPS reception status indicators status The camcorder records movies Tri- The camcorder is accompanied by time data, such as time angulating receiving a GPS code and user bit. signal, and can Display the setting screen by pressing the MENU button t select (TC/UB SET) acquire location...

  • Page 45: Recording With The Smooth Slow Rec Function

    To reset the user bit You can select when recording starts in relation to when the SMOOTH SLOW You can reset the user bit (00 00 00 00). REC button is pressed. Select [RESET] in step 2 of “Presetting • Press MENU t select (CAMERA the user bit.”...

  • Page 46: Recording With The Slow & Quick Motion Function

    Useful functions (Continued) Recording with the Slow & START/STOP button Quick Motion function By recording with a frame rate that is different from the playback frame rate, you can record images to be played back as slow motion or quick motion images. The images recorded with the Slow &...

  • Page 47: Reviewing The Most Recently Recorded Scene (Last Scene Review)

    Reviewing the most recently To record with the Slow & Quick recorded scene (Last Scene Motion function Review) Press the S&Q button A, then the START/ STOP button. You can review the most recently recorded Recording starts. scene on the screen. To stop Slow &...

  • Page 48: 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 6 buttons. See “Menu items” (p. 67) on the function of each item.
  • Page 49 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. Press the MENU button B to hide the menu screen.

  • Page 50: Playback

    Playback VISUAL INDEX button VOLUME POWER buttons switch You can play back movies as follows: Slide the POWER switch to ON. Press and hold the green button. Press the VISUAL INDEX button. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after a few seconds. Recording media Playback mode Previous...
  • Page 51 Play back movies. 1 Touch the recording media you want to play back. : Memory card : Flash memory unit 2 Touch the playback mode, and select the desired image quality of movies. Playback mode : High definition image quality (HD) : Standard definition image quality (SD) 3 Touch twice the thumbnail of the movie you want to play back.

  • Page 52: Viewing Still Images

    Playback (Continued) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Stop Next Previous Slow/Fast forward Play/Pause Slow/Fast reverse b Notes • You may not be able to play back movies recorded on other camcorders. • If you touch the thumbnail and press the PLAY button, the most recently recorded or played scene is played back.
  • Page 53 2 Touch the playback mode, then select (still image). Playback mode 3 Touch twice the thumbnail of the still image you want to view. The first touch will show the information on the still image at the lower part of the screen. A Date and time of recording B Resolution C Image size...

  • Page 54: 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, camera data and GPS triangulation data automatically stored during recording on the screen during playback. Press the DATA CODE button A during playback or pause. The screen changes like “date and time display t camera data display t GPS triangulation data t no display”...

  • Page 55: Displaying The Settings In Your Camcorder (Status Check)

    b Notes Press the STATUS CHECK button • 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 56: 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. Monitor/TV Component video cable (supplied) To component input jacks To audio/video input jacks A/V connecting cable (supplied) To HDMI input jack...
  • Page 57 b Notes • Output resolution depends on the settings of [HDMI/COMPONENT]. [HDMI/ Output resolution HD/SD COMPONENT] HDMI OUT COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT setting 1080p/480i 1080p 1080p 480i 720p/480i 720p 720p 480i 1080i/480i 1080i 1080i 480i 480p 480p 480p 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i...

  • Page 58: Editing

    Editing Protecting recorded images (Protect) Protect movies and still images to avoid deleting them by mistake. Press the MENU button when the VISUAL INDEX screen is displayed. Select (EDIT) t [PROTECT] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Touch the movies or still images to be protected.

  • Page 59: Capturing Still Images From A Movie

    Capturing still images from a movie – [VGA(0.3M)] in 4:3 with standard definition You can save a selected frame from a image quality (SD) recorded movie as a still image. • The recording media where you want to save still images should have enough free space. •...

  • Page 60: Dividing A Movie

    Dividing a movie You can divide a movie at a designated z Tips point. • Only simple editing is available on this camcorder. Use commercially available editing software for more advanced editing. Press the MENU button while playing back movies. Select (EDIT) t [DIVIDE] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

  • Page 61: Deleting Movies And Still Images

    Deleting movies and still images z Tips You can free media space by deleting movies and still images from recording • Press and hold the image down to preview media. the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. b Notes •...

  • Page 62: Copying Movies/Still Images

    Copying movies/still images You can copy movies and still images between following recording media: Touch the movies or still images Memory card t Flash memory unit to be copied. Memory card t External media device is displayed on the selected image. Flash memory unit t Memory card You can select multiple images.

  • Page 63: Formatting The Recording Media

    Formatting the Preventing data on recording media recording media from being recovered Formatting deletes all data from the recording media to recover recordable free Unintelligible data will be written on space. recording media. Thus, it may become b Notes more difficult to recover any original data. Even if you format recording media, there •...

  • Page 64: Repairing The Image Database File

    Repairing the image database file This function checks the database information and the consistency of movies and still images on the recording media, and Touch [Empty] t repairs if any inconsistencies found. b Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall b Notes socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to prevent your camcorder from running out of...

  • Page 65: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Operating the menu You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial displayed on the screen. until the icon of the desired menu is highlighted, then press the dial POWER switch to select the menu.
  • Page 66 Operating the menu (Continued) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired setting is highlighted, then press the dial to confirm the setting. Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen. To return to the previous screen, select RETURN]. b Notes •...

  • Page 67: Menu Items

    Menu items z: Functions that return to the default settings when you switch the format, perform the functions by the MENU button, or turn off the camcorder. : Functions that can be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons. (CAMERA SET) menu (p.
  • Page 68 Menu items (Continued) LCD BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. DISPLAY OUTPUT Selects where to output the display information. (TC/UB SET) menu (p. 78) TC PRESET Sets the time code. UB PRESET Sets the user bits. TC FORMAT Selects the frame mode.
  • Page 69 CALIBRATION Calibrates the touch panel. (EDIT) menu (p. 58, 59, 60, 61, 62) PROTECT Protects movies and still images to avoid deleting them by mistake. DIVIDE Divides movies. DELETE Deletes images. PHOTO CAPTURE Captures still images from movies. COPY Copies movies or still images from a memory card to a flash memory unit.

  • Page 70: (Camera Set) Menu

    (CAMERA SET) menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the WB PRESET recording conditions (GAIN SET/ STEADYSHOT, etc.) You can use the preset white balance. For more details, see page 33. The default settings are marked with B. WB OUTDOOR LEVEL The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.
  • Page 71 b Notes STEADYSHOT • This function is automatically set to [OFF] when you switch the format, perform the NEX-FS100UK/FS100NK only function by the MENU button, or turn off the B STANDARD camcorder. • You cannot change the setting during recording Uses SteadyShot under relatively stable or expanded focus operation.

  • Page 72: (Rec/Out Set) Menu

    (REC/OUT SET) menu Recording settings, input and output VIDEO OUT settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT) HDMI/COMPONENT The default settings are marked with B. You can select the resolution of the output The indicators in parentheses appear when signal from the HDMI/COMPONENT the items are selected.

  • Page 73: (Audio Set) Menu

    (AUDIO SET) menu Settings for the audio recording AUDIO FORMAT/XLR SET, etc.) b Notes • When you view a movie recorded in standard The default settings are marked with B. definition image quality (SD) with [ WIDE The indicators in parentheses appear when REC] set to [ON] on a standard 4:3 TV, images the items are selected.
  • Page 74 Press the MENU button t select (AUDIO SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. MONO INPUT2 TRIM Outputs in monaural. INPUT2 WIND You can set INPUT 2 in the same way as XLR SET INPUT 1. XLR AGC LINK z Tips You can select either linked or separate •...

  • Page 75: (Display Set) Menu

    (DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings (MARKER/DISPLAY ZEBRA OUTPUT, etc.) You can display a zebra pattern as a guide The default settings are marked with B. for adjusting brightness. The indicators in parentheses appear when ON/OFF the items are selected. See page 65 for details on selecting B OFF menu items.
  • Page 76 Press the MENU button t select (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. GUIDEFRAME z Tips • You can focus more easily using this function in B OFF combination with the expanded focus function Does not display the guide frame. (p.
  • Page 77 ZOOM DISPLAY B BAR Displays a bar that indicates the zoom position. NUMBER Displays a number (0 through 99) that indicates the zoom position. Iris value Shutter speed value Gain value LCD BRIGHT z Tips You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

  • Page 78: (Tc/Ub Set) Menu

    (TC/UB SET) menu Time code settings (TC PRESET/UB PRESET, etc.) TC RUN The default settings are marked with B. You can select how the time code advances. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. B REC RUN See page 65 for details on selecting Advances the time code only during menu items.

  • Page 79: (Others) Menu

    (OTHERS) menu Settings while recording or other basic settings (AREA SET/BEEP, etc.) b Notes • The last 2 digits are fixed to 00 when it is set to The default settings are marked with B. [ON]. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected.
  • Page 80 Press the MENU button t select (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. If data on your current location cannot GPS SETTING be obtained See page 43. When you cannot obtain your current location, a display that allows you to GPS INFORMATION triangulate the location again appears.
  • Page 81 AUTO AREA ADJ REC LAMP[F] (Recording lamp [front]) The camcorder can compensate for time differences automatically by acquiring B ON location information from the GPS system. Turns on the front camera recording lamp B ON Compensates for time differences automatically. Turns off the front camera recording lamp.
  • Page 82 Press the MENU button t select (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. USB CONNECT Select this item when [USB CONNECT] does not appear on the LCD screen by connecting the camcorder to another device with the USB cable. OPERATION TIME Displays the total hours of operation in 10- hour increments.

  • Page 83: Connecting With Another Device

    (USB storage • For details on available external media devices, devices), such as an external hard disk go to the Sony support website in your country/ drive. You can also play back images on the region. camcorder or another playback device.
  • Page 84 Saving images on an external media device (Continued) Playing back images in the Select [MEMORY CARD] or [FMU] external media device on the that contains the images you camcorder want to save. When the camcorder is connected to the Images that have not yet been saved on external media device, the images saved in an external media device are saved on the external media device are displayed on...

  • Page 85: Creating A High Definition Image Quality (Hd) Disc With A Dvd Writer

    After the operation is completed, t [YES] on the touch b Notes camcorder screen. • Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Disconnect the USB cable. Connect the AC Adaptor/Charger and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p.

  • Page 86: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Sd) Disc

    AC Adaptor/Charger supplied with your recording device for for this operation (p. 17). details. • Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. • High definition image quality (HD) movies will When copy is finished, stop the be copied with standard definition image quality (SD).

  • Page 87: Saving Images With A Computer

    Saving images with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows) Hard disk You can perform following operations Disk volume required for installation: using “Content Management Utility.” Approximately 100 MB Only the NTFS or exFAT file system can be • Importing images to a computer used for importing videos or registering •...
  • Page 88 Saving images with a computer (Continued) Computer]), then double-click qd Remove the CD-ROM from the [SONYCMU(E:)] (CD-ROM). computer. 4 Select the language for the application To disconnect your camcorder from to be installed, then click [OK]. the computer 5 When the install wizard screen appears, click [Next].

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    3 Press the RESET button (p. 118) with a pointed object, then turn on your camcorder. 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. 89 •...
  • Page 90 Troubleshooting (Continued) • The indicated figure may not be correct in certain circumstances. For example, when you open or close the LCD screen, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery. The battery pack discharges too quickly. •...
  • Page 91 Memory card/flash memory unit The camcorder does not operate with the memory card inserted. • The memory card was formatted on a computer. Format it on this camcorder (p. 63). The data file name is incorrect, or flashing. • The file is damaged. •...
  • Page 92 Troubleshooting (Continued) The camcorder does not keep the setting changes. • Some menu items return to the default setting when the power is turned off (p. 67). • The [EXPANDED FOCUS] setting are not stored. • You disconnected the power sources when the POWER switch was set to ON. Before disconnecting the battery or the AC Adaptor/Charger, set the POWER switch to OFF and make sure that the access lamp is turned off.
  • Page 93 Iris, gain, shutter speed, or white balance cannot be adjusted manually. • Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. • This phenomenon appears when using a slow shutter speed (p. 32). This is not a malfunction. The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked.
  • Page 94 Troubleshooting (Continued) Playback Refer also to the “Memory card/flash memory unit” section (p. 91). 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 VISUAL INDEX screen (p.
  • Page 95 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 96 Troubleshooting (Continued) 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 103.

  • Page 97: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If the problem (Warning indicator pertaining to persists even after you have tried a couple memory cards) of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Slow flashing • Free spaces for recording images are C:04:ss running out.
  • Page 98 Warning indicators and messages (Continued) • device, the external media device may (Warning indicator pertaining to be incompatible with your camcorder, a flash memory unit) or damaged. Replace it with a new one. Slow flashing * When [BEEP] is set to [ON] (p. 81), you hear a •...

  • Page 99: Additional Information

    Additional Information Recording time of movies Estimated time of recording and Estimated recording time of playback with each battery pack movies Recording time High definition image quality (HD) Approximate time available when you use a When [ AUDIO FORMAT] is set to fully charged battery pack.
  • Page 100 Recording time of movies (Continued) Standard definition image quality 640 × 360 dots/16:9 640 × 480 dots/4:3 (SD) (unit: minute) Maximum continuous recording time 1 GB 10 (10) The maximum continuous recording time 2 GB 25 (25) for a movie is approximately 13 hours. 4 GB 55 (50) Slow and Quick Motion...

  • Page 101: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Power supply System Used in You can use your camcorder in any Australia, Austria, Belgium, country/region using the AC Adaptor/ China, Czech Republic, Charger supplied with your camcorder Denmark, Finland, Germany, within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/ Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, 60 Hz range.

  • Page 102: File/Folder Structure On The Memory Card And The Flash Memory Unit

    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 the capacity of a file number exceeds memory unit 9999, another folder is created to store...

  • Page 103: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format About GPS The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a What is the AVCHD format? system that calculates geographical location The AVCHD format is a high definition from highly accurate US space satellites. digital video camera format used to record This system allows you to pinpoint your an HD (high definition) signal, using exact location on the earth.

  • Page 104: About The Memory Card

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) On triangulating errors About the memory card • If you move to another location right after • A memory card formatted by a computer setting [GPS SETTING] to [ON] in the menu, it (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have may take a longer time for the camcorder to start guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.

  • Page 105: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    On image data compatibility About the “InfoLITHIUM” • Image data files recorded on a memory card by battery pack your camcorder conform to the “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard Your camcorder operates only with an established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and “InfoLITHIUM”...

  • Page 106: About Charging The Battery Pack

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) About battery life when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause. • Battery capacity decreases over time and • Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times through repeated use. If decreased usage time the expected recording time, and make trial between charges becomes significant, it is recordings before making the actual recording.

  • Page 107: About Handling Of Your Camcorder

    Sony dealer before operating it • When you bring your camcorder from a ski any further.
  • Page 108 Maintenance and precautions (Continued) air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached b Notes the ambient temperature (after about 1 hour). • If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again. LCD screen • Do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration.
  • Page 109 camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date. Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF for more than 24 hours.

  • Page 110: Specifications

    Specifications System Input/output connectors Video signal VIDEO OUT jack NTSC color, EIA standards Pin connector HDTV 1080/60i, 1080/60p, 720/60p Video output 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) unbalanced, sync specification Video recording system negative HD image quality: MPEG-4 AVC/ AUDIO OUT jacks H.264 AVCHD format compatible Pin connectors (1080/60p: original format)
  • Page 111 General AC Adaptor/Charger AC-VL1 Power requirements Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor/Charger) Power consumption Average power consumption 22 W During camera recording using the Output voltage microphone ECM-XM1, LCD with DC 8.4 V* normal brightness (using the E 18-200...
  • Page 112 Specifications (Continued) E 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens On trademarks (Supplied with NEX-FS100UK/ • “NXCAM” logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation. FS100NK) • “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are Lens trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony E-mount lens Corporation. When converted to a 35 mm still camera •...
  • Page 113 COLORADO 80206. downloading the source code, select NEX-FS100J as the model for your camcorder. THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR We would prefer you do not contact us about the THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL contents of source code.

  • Page 114: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A HISTOGRAM/ASSIGN 2 button* (48) tactile dots for your convenience in locating the buttons. B ZEBRA/ASSIGN 1 button (48) **MENU button has a raised tactile bar for your C PEAKING/ASSIGN 4 button (48) convenience in locating the buttons.
  • Page 115 A Front recording lamp (81) Q Tripod receptacles The recording lamp flashes if the remaining For attaching a tripod with a screw shorter capacity of recording media or battery is low. than 5.5 mm (sold separately). B EXPANDED FOCUS button (30) C IRIS button (31) D Lens mount (18) E Image sensor...
  • Page 116 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A Hook for shoulder strap Q Lens (18) (NEX-FS100UK/FS100NK) B LCD HOLD dial (14) To attach a shoulder strap C Flash memory unit RELEASE lever Attach a shoulder strap (sold separately) to (24) the hooks for a shoulder strap. D Flash memory unit mount (24) E Flash memory unit jack F Grip respectable (12)
  • Page 117 A LCD screen/touch panel (14) B REMOTE jack The REMOTE jack is used for controlling playback, etc. on the video device and peripherals connected to it. (headphones) jack For connecting stereo mini-jack headphones. D HEADPHONE MONITOR switch (37) E Rear recording lamp (81) The recording lamp flashes if the remaining capacity of recording media or battery is low.
  • Page 118 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A INPUT 1 switch (35) * VOLUME+ butto and PLAY button have raised tactile dots for your convenience in locating the B CH1 (INPUT 1/INPUT 2) switch (35) buttons. C CH1 (AUTO/MAN) switch (35) D AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (35) E INPUT 2 switch (35) F CH2 (INPUT 1/INPUT 2) switch (35) G CH2 (AUTO/MAN) switch (35)
  • Page 119 I START/STOP button (26) Remote Commander may not function properly. J Power zoom buttons In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery You cannot use this button with this may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 120: Screen Indicators

    Screen indicators Bottom Center Upper right Upper left Indicator Meaning GPS triangulating status (43) PEAKING (75) ZEBRA (75) STEADYSHOT (71) Bottom Manual focus (29) Picture profile (38) Upper left F3.5 Iris (31) Indicator Meaning Gain (31) 100% Remaining battery Shutter speed (32) SET (28), Manual volume control REC FORMAT (28)

  • Page 121: Index

    Quick Reference Index COLOR LEVEL ....41 GAMMA ......40 COLOR MODE ....41 GPS........43 AC Adaptor/Charger.....15 COLOR PHASE ....41 GPS INFORMATION..80 Access lamp ......24 Connect GPS SETTING .....43 Accessory shoe .....15 Computer ...... 87 GUIDEFRAME ....76 AE SHIFT.......70, 92 DVD writer ....
  • Page 122 Index (Continued) LAST SCENE button ...47 PHOTO CAPTURE..... 59 Specifications .....110 Last Scene Review ....47 Picture profile ...... 38 Status check......55 LCD BRIGHT ......77 PICTURE PROFILE button STATUS CHECK button ..55 ..........38 Lens ......18, 108 STEADYSHOT....71 Playback....... 50 Still image ......
  • Page 123 WB OUTDOOR LEVEL..70 WB PRESET ......70 WB SHIFT......42 WB TEMP SET ....70 White balance .......33 White balance memory switch ..........34 WHT BAL button ....33 Wireless Remote Commander ..........119 XLR AGC LINK ....74 XLR SET ......74 ZEBRA ......75, 92 ZOOM DISPLAY....77 Zooming........29...
  • Page 124 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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