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Sony NEX-FS100E Operating Manual

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Operating Guide
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NEX-FS100E/FS100P/FS100EK/FS100PK
4-279-232-12(1)
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Recording/Playback
Editing
Using the Menu
Connecting with another
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Troubleshooting
Additional Information
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  • Page 1 Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide E-mount NEX-FS100E/FS100P/FS100EK/FS100PK 4-279-232-12(1) Table of Contents Getting Started Recording/Playback Editing Using the Menu Connecting with another device Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Notes on use Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. LCD screen Lens Microphone or Microphone holder b Notes •...
  • Page 3 On recording • In order to stabilize memory card operation, it is recommended that you format the memory card when you use it with your camcorder for the first time. All data recorded on the memory card will be erased by formatting, and cannot be recovered.
  • Page 4 Read this first (Continued) Format the recording media using [MEDIA FORMAT] if images are not recorded or played back properly If you continue recording and deleting images on recording media for a long time, the files on that recording media may be fragmented.

  • 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 supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. All models AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VL1) (1) (p. 15) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 15) Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F770) (1) (p.
  • Page 9 Grip (1) (p. 12) Flash memory unit jack cover (1) (p. 25) Body cap (attached to the camcorder) (1) (p. 18) Accessory shoe plate (1) (p. 15) Connecting cord (DK-415) (1) (p. 17) CD-ROM “Content Management Utility” (1) CD-ROM “Manuals for Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorder”...

  • Page 10: Step 2: Attaching The Supplied Accessories

    Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories Attaching the lens See page 18 for information on attaching the lens. The NEX-FS100E/FS100P does not come with the E 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). Attaching the handle Slide the handle into the accessory shoe in the direction of the arrow.
  • 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. 3 Insert the handle slide bar from the opposite side, and replace the cap and screws. b Tips •...
  • 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 Attaching the grip You can rotate the grip to suit shooting angles.
  • Page 13 Attaching the large LCD viewfinder Attach the large LCD viewfinder to the LCD screen. You can use the viewfinder in the following 2 ways, depending on your shooting angle. z Tips • You can set and hold the LCD screen angle (p.
  • Page 14 Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories (Continued) z Tips • If you are farsighted and have a trouble seeing images on the camcorder screen, you can attach a 52 mm close-up lens (sold separately) to the viewfinder lens adjustment ring. Using the tape measure hook The tape measure hook is attached at the image sensor position.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Charging The Battery Pack

    Using the accessory shoe When attaching an accessory other than the handle, attach the accessory shoe plate to the accessory shoe. Attaching the accessory shoe plate Insert the accessory shoe plate in the direction of the arrow on the plate surface until the end of the plate engages the end of the shoe.
  • Page 16 Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) After charging the battery The charge lamp turns off (normal charge). If you continue charging more 1 hour after the charge lamp turns off, you can use the battery a little longer (full charge). Remove the battery pack from the AC Adaptor/Charger when the charge is completed.
  • Page 17 Using an outside power source By using the AC Adaptor/Charger and the connecting cord DK-415 (supplied), you can use the camcorder on AC power, without worrying about running out of power. To the wall outlet (wall socket) Power cord AC Adaptor/ Charger Mode switch Connecting cord...

  • Page 18: Step 4: Attaching The Lens

    Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to attach a lens using the E18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens that comes with NEX-FS100EK/FS100PK. Front lens cap Zoom lock switch Hood index Zooming ring Focal-length scale Focal-length index Focusing ring Mounting index Lens contacts* * Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts.

  • Page 19: Removing The Lens

    Mounting indexes (white) b Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. Mounting the lens forcibly may result in a malfunction or damage of the lens mount. •...
  • 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. To attach the lens hood...

  • 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. Press and hold the green button.

  • Page 22: Changing The Language Setting

    Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time (Continued) Select your area by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

  • 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 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2) “Memory Stick PRO- HG Duo” media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card* Types of memory cards you can use with Slow &...
  • Page 24 Step 6: Inserting a memory card/Attaching a flash memory unit (Continued) Open the cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Access lamp Memory card slot Note the direction of notched corner.
  • 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 Recording lamps 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. 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 ([ •...

  • 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 If you select [ ], for example, movies are recorded with following format. • 1080: Effective scanning lines • 25: Frame rate • p: Scanning system • FX: Recording mode b Notes • The recording mode is fixed to FX or FH with the progressive scanning system.
  • Page 30 Recording (Continued) b Notes • When you use A-mount lenses (sold separately), you cannot use following functions and buttons. – Auto focus – Button D – FOCUS switch C at the AUTO position During recording or standby, set the FOCUS switch C to MAN. appears.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Manually

    Adjusting manually Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL when you adjust the iris, gain, shutter speed, and white balance manually. Adjusting the iris This is handy for making the background blurred or sharp. Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch H to MANUAL. Press the IRIS button A.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Shutter Speed

    Adjusting manually (Continued) Press the GAIN button D. next to the gain value disappears, or the gain value appears on the screen. Set the gain switch E to H, M or The gain value set for the selected gain switch position appears on the screen. You can set the gain value for each gain switch position from [GAIN SET] of the (CAMERA SET) menu (p.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the white balance You can adjust and fix the white balance according to the lighting conditions of recording environment. You can store white balance values in memory A ( A) and memory B ( respectively. Unless a white balance is readjusted, values will remain even after the power has been turned off.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Black Balance

    Adjusting manually (Continued) 3 Set the white balance memory switch B to PRESET z Tips • You can change the outdoor white balance setting by setting an offset value. Press (one push) button C while selected and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D to select an offset value from -7 (bluish) to 0 (normal, the default setting) to +7 (reddish).

  • Page 35: Audio Setup

    When [Completed.] appears, press the MENU button to complete the adjustment. If [Could not adjust.] appears Try the adjustment again. Audio setup The following jacks and switches allow you to set the sound to be recorded. See page 11 on connecting the microphones. 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 supplied microphone The sound will be recorded in monaural. Attach the supplied microphone (p. 11) and connect it to the INPUT 1 jack F. Set the CH1 (INPUT 1/INPUT 2) B and CH2 (INPUT 1/INPUT 2) H switches to INPUT 1.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Volume

    Select the channel you want to record. Using the CH1/CH2 switches, select the source to be recorded on each channel. INPUT jack and Switch position recorded channel INPUT 1 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 2 z Tips •...

  • Page 38: Useful Functions

    Useful functions Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [GAMMA] and [DETAIL]. Connect your camcorder to a TV or monitor, and adjust the picture quality while observing the picture on the TV or monitor screen.
  • 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 GAMMA To select a gamma curve. Item [STANDARD] [CINEMATONE1] [CINEMATONE2] [ITU709] BLACK GAMMA To correct gamma in low intensity area. Item [RANGE] [LEVEL] 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.
  • Page 41 -7 (light magenta) to +7 (deep magenta) -7 (light yellow) to +7 (deep yellow) : Standard colors [GAMMA] set to [CINEMATONE1] [GAMMA] set to [CINEMATONE2] : Similar color tones to those of Sony professional cameras (when combined with ITU-709) Continued ,...
  • Page 42 Useful functions (Continued) WB SHIFT To set items for the white balance shift. Item [FILTER TYPE] [LB[COLOR TEMP]] [CC[MG/GR]] [R GAIN] [B GAIN] DETAIL To set items for the detail. Item [LEVEL] [MANUAL SET] Description and settings Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift. [LB-CC] : Film type (color conversion and correction) [R-B]...

  • Page 43: Acquiring Location Information (Gps)

    COPY To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number. RESET To reset the picture profile to the default setting. To copy the picture profile setting to another picture profile number See page 38 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/...

  • Page 44: Setting Time Data

    Useful functions (Continued) Tri- angulating indicators status Tri- angulating Tri- angulating • [GPS SETTING] is set to [ON] in the default setting. Movies recorded during triangulation by GPS will be recorded with location information. If you do not want to record location information, set [GPS SETTING] to [OFF].

  • Page 45: Recording With The Smooth Slow Rec Function

    Recording with the SMOOTH SLOW REC function Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the general recording conditions, can be recorded in smooth moving slow-motion (25% slow). This is useful for recording fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing. Press the SMOOTH SLOW REC button, then the START/STOP button.

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

    Useful functions (Continued) Recording with the Slow & 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 Preparation You must set the recording format and frame rate. 1 Press the MENU button C. 2 Select (CAMERA SET) t [S&Q MOTION] t [REC FORMAT] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial B. 3 Select a recording format. You can select one from 1080/50p PS, 1080/25p FX, or 1080/25p FH.

  • Page 48: Reviewing The Most Recently Recorded Scene (Last Scene Review)

    Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (Last Scene Review) You can review the most recently recorded scene on the screen. Right after you stop recording, press the LAST SCENE button. The camcorder plays from the top to the end of the most recently recorded scene, then returns to standby mode.
  • Page 49 ASSIGN buttons Press the MENU button B. (OTHERS) t [ASSIGN Select BUTTON] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. Select the ASSIGN button to which you want to assign a function with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. • [--------] appears if no function is assigned to the ASSIGN button.

  • Page 50: Playback

    Playback 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 Previous Next Current movie data (p.
  • 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 Previous 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 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 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 55: Displaying The Settings In Your Camcorder (Status Check)

    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. Confirm the correct camera data on your camcorder.

  • 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. Signals are output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT OUT jacks simultaneously. In the case of the A/V connecting cable connection, signals are output from the VIDEO OUT jack.
  • Page 57 b Notes • Output resolution depends on the settings of [HDMI/COMPONENT]. [HDMI/ HD/SD COMPONENT] setting 1080p/576i 720p/576i 1080i/576i 576p 576i 1080p/576i 720p/576i 1080i/576i 576p 576i • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. • Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the movies.

  • 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 You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a still image. Press the MENU button while playing back movies. (EDIT) t [PHOTO Select CAPTURE] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Touch X at the point where you want to capture.

  • Page 60: Dividing A Movie

    Dividing a movie You can divide a movie at a designated point. Press the MENU button while playing back movies. Select (EDIT) t [DIVIDE] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Touch X at the point where you want to divide. After you select the point with X, make fine adjustment with these buttons.

  • Page 61: Deleting Movies And Still Images

    Deleting movies and still images You can free media space by deleting movies and still images from recording media. b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are deleted. • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor/Charger or the recording media that contains the movies or still images from your camcorder during the operation.

  • Page 62: Copying Movies/Still Images

    Copying movies/still images You can copy movies and still images between following recording media: Memory card t Flash memory unit Memory card t External media device Flash memory unit t Memory card Flash memory unit t External media device Get the recording media ready before the operation.

  • Page 63: Formatting The Recording Media

    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 64: Preventing Data On Recording Media From Being Recovered

    Preventing data on recording media from being recovered Unintelligible data will be written on recording media. Thus, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. Even if you format recording media, there may be some data remaining. Therefore, when you dispose of or transfer the recording media, it is recommended that you perform the [Empty] operation.

  • Page 65: 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 repairs if any inconsistencies found. 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: 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. POWER switch V/v/B/b/EXEC buttons MENU button SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Set the POWER switch to ON. Press the MENU button. The menu screen appears.
  • Page 67 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 • The available menu items vary depending on the context of your camcorder during recording or playback.

  • Page 68: Menu Items

    Menu items (CAMERA SET) menu GAIN SET AGC LIMIT WB PRESET WB OUTDOOR LEVEL Sets an offset value to adjust the outdoor white WB TEMP SET BLACK BALANCE AE SHIFT STEADYSHOT SMOOTH SLOW REC Records smooth slow motion movies. S&Q MOTION COLOR BAR (REC/OUT SET) menu REC SET...
  • Page 69 DISPLAY OUTPUT Selects where to output the display information. (TC/UB SET) menu (p. 79) TC PRESET Sets the time code. UB PRESET Sets the user bits. TC RUN Selects how the time code advances. TC MAKE Selects how the time code is recorded on the recording media.
  • Page 70 Menu items (Continued) (EDIT) menu PROTECT DIVIDE DELETE PHOTO CAPTURE COPY z Tips • You can display the [EDIT] menu by pressing the MENU button when the VISUAL INDEX or playback screen is displayed. (p. 58, 59, 60, 61, 62) Protects movies and still images to avoid deleting them by mistake.

  • Page 71: (Camera Set) Menu

    (CAMERA SET) menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SET/ STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 66 for details on selecting menu items.
  • Page 72 Press the MENU button t select STEADYSHOT NEX-FS100EK/FS100PK only B STANDARD Uses SteadyShot under relatively stable condition. ACTIVE Uses SteadyShot with more powerful effect. Does not use SteadyShot. This setting is recommended when you use a tripod. b Notes • [ACTIVE] can be selected when recording movies using a lens with optical SteadyShot complying with [ACTIVE].

  • Page 73: (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 66 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select (REC/OUT SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

  • Page 74: (Audio Set) Menu

    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 may appear horizontally compressed while maintaining its original height. In such a case, select [LETTER BOX(16:9)] or [EDGE CROP].
  • Page 75 MONO Outputs in monaural. XLR SET XLR AGC LINK You can select either linked or separate AGC (Auto Gain Control) of CH1 and CH2 when using an external microphone. B SEPARATE Separately applies the AGC for CH1/CH2. Sound inputs from CH1/CH2 will be recorded as separate sound.

  • Page 76: (Display Set) Menu

    (DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings (MARKER/DISPLAY OUTPUT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 66 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
  • Page 77 z Tips • You can focus more easily using this function in combination with the expanded focus function (p. 30). • You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as [ON/OFF] (p. 48). MARKER ON/OFF B OFF Does not display markers. Displays markers.

  • Page 78: Zoom Display

    Press the MENU button t select Iris value Shutter speed value Gain value z Tips • The settings appear on the screen during the manual adjustment regardless of the settings of this function. • indicates that the settings are automatically adjusted values.

  • Page 79: (Tc/Ub Set) Menu

    (TC/UB SET) menu Time code settings (TC PRESET/UB PRESET, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 66 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select (TC/UB SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

  • Page 80: (Others) Menu

    (OTHERS) menu Settings while recording or other basic settings (AREA SET/BEEP, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 66 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
  • Page 81 If data on your current location cannot be obtained When you cannot obtain your current location, a display that allows you to triangulate the location again appears. In this case, follow the instructions that appears on the LCD screen. To obtain your current location manually Touch [Update] to triangulate the location.
  • Page 82 Press the MENU button t select REC LAMP[F] (Recording lamp [front]) B ON Turns on the front camera recording lamp Turns off the front camera recording lamp. z Tips • You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 48). REC LAMP[R] (Recording lamp [rear]) B ON...

  • Page 83: Connecting With Another Device

    • Operation is not assured with every device satisfying requirements for operating. • For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your country/ region. Connect the AC Adaptor/Charger and the power cord (mains lead)
  • Page 84 Saving images on an external media device (Continued) Select [MEMORY CARD] or [FMU] that contains the images you want to save. Images that have not yet been saved on an external media device are saved on the connected media device at this time. •...

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

    DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. b Notes • Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Connect the AC Adaptor/Charger and the power cord (mains lead)

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

    • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger for this operation (p. 17). • Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. • High definition image quality (HD) movies will be copied with standard definition image quality (SD).

  • Page 87: Saving Images With A Computer

    Saving images with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows) You can perform following operations using “Content Management Utility.” • Importing images to a computer • Viewing imported images • Detecting and correcting flash bands To save movies using a computer, install the software from the supplied CD-ROM “Content Management Utility”...
  • Page 88 Saving images with a computer (Continued) Computer]), then double-click [SONYCMU(E:)] (CD-ROM). 4 Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [OK]. 5 When the install wizard screen appears, click [Next]. 6 Confirm the license agreement, and if you accept the terms, 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. 68). • 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 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. • 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 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

    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 98: Warning Messages

    Warning indicators and messages (Continued) (Warning indicator pertaining to a flash memory unit) Slow flashing • Free spaces for recording images are running out. For the flash memory unit you can use with your camcorder, see page 24. • No flash memory unit is attached (p.

  • Page 99: Additional Information

    Additional Information Recording time of movies Estimated time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Continuous Battery pack recording time NP-F770 NP-F970 b Notes • In HD 1080/24p FX recording format •...
  • Page 100 Recording time of movies (Continued) Standard definition image quality (SD) 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB b Notes • The recordable time may vary depending on the recording conditions, subjects, and [REC SET] (p. 73). •...

  • Page 101: 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 (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/50i is supported, you can view the movies with...

  • 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 memory unit **SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card...

  • Page 103: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record an HD (high definition) signal, using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data.

  • Page 104: About The Memory Card

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) On triangulating errors • If you move to another location right after setting [GPS SETTING] to [ON] in the menu, it may take a longer time for the camcorder to start triangulating, compared to when you stay in the same place.

  • Page 105: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    On image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on a memory card by your camcorder conform to the “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • 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.

  • Page 106: About Charging The Battery Pack

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause. • Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before making the actual recording. • Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.

  • Page 107: About Handling Of Your Camcorder

    • 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 108: Rechargeable Battery

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the ambient temperature (after about 1 hour). LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
  • 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 Video signal PAL color, CCIR standards HDTV 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 720/50p specification Video recording system HD image quality: MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 AVCHD format compatible (1080/50p: original format) 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...
  • Page 111 General Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor/Charger) Average power consumption During camera recording using the microphone ECM-XM1, LCD with normal brightness (using the E 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens*) 5.6 W When Flash Memory Unit HXR- FMU128 is used, the average power consumption increases about 1.1 W.
  • Page 112 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 113 URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select NEX-FS100J as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM “Content Management Utility.”...

  • Page 114: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A HISTOGRAM/ASSIGN 2 button* (48) B ZEBRA/ASSIGN 1 button (48) C PEAKING/ASSIGN 4 button (48) D GAIN button (31) E WHT BAL button* (33) F S&Q button (46) G Gain switch (31) H White balance memory switch (33) (One push) button (34)
  • Page 115 A Front recording lamp (82) The recording lamp flashes if the remaining capacity of recording media or battery is low. B EXPANDED FOCUS button (30) C IRIS button (31) D Lens mount (18) E Image sensor F Lens lock pin G Lens contacts Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts.
  • Page 116 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A Hook for shoulder strap B LCD HOLD dial (14) C Flash memory unit RELEASE lever (24) D Flash memory unit mount (24) E Flash memory unit jack F Grip respectable (12) G START/STOP button (26) H Lens release button (18) I Expansion receptacles For 1/4-20UNC screws...
  • 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 (82) 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) B CH1 (INPUT 1/INPUT 2) switch (35) 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) H AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial (35) I Playback control buttons (PREV/...

  • Page 119: 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 120: Screen Indicators

    Screen indicators Center Upper left Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning 100% Remaining battery Center Indicator Meaning Recording media STBY REC Recording status (26) Warning (97) Playback indicator (50) Upper right Indicator Meaning 0min Estimated remaining recording time Recording/playback media 00:00:00:00 Time code (hour:minute:second: frame)

  • Page 121: Index

    Quick Reference Index AC Adaptor/Charger...15 Access lamp ...24 Accessory shoe ...15 AE SHIFT...71, 92 AGC LIMIT...71 AREA SET ...80 ASPECT ...77 ASSIGN BUTTON...49 ASSIGN buttons ...48 AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY ...78 AUDIO LIMIT ...74 AUDIO SET menu ...74 AUTO AREA ADJ ...81 AUTO CLOCK ADJ ...81 AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2) switch...35...
  • Page 122 Index (Continued) LAST SCENE button ...48 Last Scene Review ...48 LCD BRIGHT ...78 Lens ...18, 108 MANU WB TEMP...33 MARKER...77, 92 MEDIA FORMAT ...63 Memory card ...23, 104 Insert/Eject ...23 Memory card slot...24 “Memory Stick” media ...105 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media ...105 Menu...68 AUDIO SET menu ...74...
  • Page 123 WB OUTDOOR LEVEL...71 WB PRESET ...71 WB SHIFT...42 WB TEMP SET ...71 White balance ...33 White balance memory switch ...34 WHT BAL button ...33 Wireless Remote Commander ...119 XLR AGC LINK ...75 XLR SET ...75 ZEBRA ...76, 92 ZOOM DISPLAY...78 Zooming...29...
  • Page 124 Printed in Japan...

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