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Sony NXCAM NEX-FS700U Operating Manual

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Interchangeable Lens Digital HD
Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
E-mount
NEX-FS700U/FS700UK/FS700E/FS700EK/FS700/FS700K
4-424-111-11(1)
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Recording
Playback
Editing
Using the Menu
Connecting with another
device
Troubleshooting
Additional Information

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  • Page 1 4-424-111-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Table of Contents Video Camera Recorder Getting Started Recording Operating Guide Playback E-mount Editing Using the Menu Connecting with another device Troubleshooting Additional Information NEX-FS700U/FS700UK/FS700E/FS700EK/FS700/FS700K...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this for effective use. However, there may be manual thoroughly, and retain it for future some tiny black points and/or bright reference. points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the Notes on use manufacturing process and do not affect...
  • Page 3 this case, a message appears on the LCD – Images on the LCD screen look horizontally divided when a subject is continuously lit screen (p. 117). with a flash. The effect of this phenomenon may be reduced by using a slower shutter On recording speed.
  • Page 4 Read this first (Continued) About the location of the nameplate this happens, save images on a separate recordable media, such as a disc or The nameplate is located on left side of the computer, then format the recording media unit (circled below). (p.

  • Page 5: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying parts and controls Body The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A ASSIGN 1/2*/3/4/5*/6 button (64) B GAIN/ISO button (44) C WHT BAL button* (47) D S&Q button (49) E Gain/ISO switch (44) F White balance memory switch (47) (one push) button (47) H SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (28, 82) I SHUTTER SPEED button (45)
  • Page 6 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A Front recording lamp (102) S Tripod receptacles The recording lamp flashes if the remaining For 1/4-20UNC screws capacity of recording media or battery is low. For attaching a tripod with a screw shorter B Expansion receptacles than 5.5 mm (sold separately).
  • Page 7 A Hook for cable stopper/shoulder strap To attach a cable stopper (supplied) B Cable clamp Attach a cable stopper (supplied) to the hooks for cable stopper/shoulder strap. C Flash memory unit RELEASE lever (32) D Flash memory unit mount (32) E Flash memory unit jack F Grip respectable (27) G Lens release button (22)
  • Page 8 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A LCD screen/touch panel (29) O DC IN jack (20) 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 (55) E Rear recording lamp (102) The recording lamp flashes if the remaining...
  • Page 9 A INPUT 1 switch (53) S VOLUME buttons* (66) B CH1 (INPUT 1/INPUT 2) switch (53) * VOLUME+ button, and PLAY button have raised tactile dots for your convenience in C CH1 (AUTO/MAN) switch (53) locating the buttons. D AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (53) E INPUT 2 switch (53) F CH2 (INPUT 1/INPUT 2) switch (53) G CH2 (AUTO/MAN) switch (53)

  • Page 10: Lens (Supplied With Nex-Fs700Uk/Fs700Ek/Fs700K)

    Identifying parts and controls (Continued) Lens (supplied with NEX-FS700UK/FS700EK/FS700K) A Front lens cap B Zoom lock switch C Rear lens cap D Zooming ring (36) E Hood index F Focusing ring (37) G Mounting index (21) H Focal-length scale I Focal-length index J Lens contacts Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts.

  • Page 11: Wireless Remote Commander

    I START/STOP button (33) 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 12: Screen Indicators

    Screen indicators Indicator Meaning Center Upper right >9999 Number of recordable Upper left still images Bottom Indicator Meaning 1/64ND ND filter 1/16ND Bottom 1/4ND Face detection [ON] Upper left ISO800 Indicator Meaning PEAKING (96) 100% Remaining battery ZEBRA (96) SET (43), STEADYSHOT (90) REC FORMAT (42) Manual focus (37)
  • Page 13 Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed while recording. However, you can check them by pressing the DATA CODE button (p. 70).

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first ................... 2 Identifying parts and controls ..............5 Body ...................... 5 Lens (supplied with NEX-FS700UK/FS700EK/FS700K) ...... 10 Wireless Remote Commander............. 11 Screen indicators ................... 12 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ............17 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............
  • Page 15 Adjusting the color tone ................47 Adjusting the white balance..............47 Adjusting the black balance ............... 48 Slow & Quick Motion recording ..............49 Recording with the Slow & Quick Motion function ......49 To record with the Super Slow Motion function ........50 Audio setup ....................53 Recording sound via the supplied microphone........
  • Page 16 Table of Contents (Continued) Menu items .................... 84 (CAMERA SET) menu ..............88 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SET/ STEADYSHOT, etc.) (REC/OUT SET) menu ..............92 Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT) (AUDIO SET) menu ................

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have following items A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 72, 106) supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (AC-PW10) (1) (p. 20) USB cable (1) (p.
  • Page 18 Step 1: Checking supplied items (Continued) Body cap (attached to the camcorder) (1) Only for NEX-FS700UK/FS700EK/ (p. 21) FS700K Zoom lens (E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) (1) (p. 21) Cable stopper (1) (p. 7) Handle (1) (attached to the camcorder) (p. 25) Lens hood (1) (p.

  • Page 19: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 2: Charging the battery pack After charging the battery You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) with the supplied The charge lamp turns off (normal charge). Charger. If you continue charging 1 more hour after the charge lamp turns off, you can use the b Notes battery a little longer (full charge).
  • Page 20 Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) To remove the battery pack Using an outside power source Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Push the By using the supplied AC Adaptor, you can BATT RELEASE (battery release) button use the camcorder on AC power (house and slide the battery pack in the direction of current), without worrying about running the arrow.

  • Page 21: Step 3: Attaching The Lens

    Step 3: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to attach a lens using the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens that comes with NEX-FS700UK/FS700EK/ FS700K. Hold the camcorder body with the front end downward, and quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camcorder body.
  • Page 22 • If you cannot clean the glass surface of the mount by the above procedure, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Align the marks. Before you attach caps, remove dust...
  • Page 23 To attach the lens hood Mount adaptor Align the red line of the lens hood to that of Using a mount adaptor (sold separately), the lens and mount the lens hood on the you can attach an A-mount lens (sold lens.
  • Page 24 E-mount lens. (When an A-mount lens is attached, the autofocus speed will be about 2 seconds to 7 seconds, when shooting under Sony measurement condition. The speed may vary depending on the subject, ambient light, etc.) Operations when using LA-EA2 When using the LA-EA2 •...

  • Page 25: Step 4: Attaching The Handle, Microphone And Grip

    Step 4: Attaching the handle, microphone and grip Removing the handle Attaching the handle Remove the handle using the reversed The handle is attached to the camcorder at procedure for attaching. the factory. z Tips • The screw holes of the handle are for 1/4- 20UNC screws (22 mm in length).
  • Page 26 Step 4: Attaching the handle, microphone and grip (Continued) Attaching the microphone Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT 2 jack Attach the microphone holder to the handle. Put the microphone cable into the cable clamp A. If the light to the lens is blocked Certain types of microphone may block the light to the lens.
  • Page 27 Grip buttons 5 Attach the microphone holder to the accessory shoe that has been moved to The grip has the following buttons. the back of the handle. Attaching the grip You can rotate the grip to suit shooting angles. A IRIS PUSH AUTO button (p. 43) B Zoom lever (This is for future function enhancement, and not available at time of purchase.)

  • Page 28: 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 pressing the green button. When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears. SEL/PUSH EXEC MENU button dial...

  • Page 29: Changing The Language Setting

    (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Select the screen language in [LANGUAGE] (p. 102). Setting [60i/50i SEL] In the default setting, [60i/50i SEL] is set as follows: NEX-FS700U/FS700UK: [60i] NEX-FS700E/FS700EK/FS700/FS700K: [50i] To change the setting, press the MENU button and select (OTHERS) t [60i/ 50i SEL] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p.
  • Page 30 Step 6: Adjusting the LCD screen (Continued) Adjusting the viewfinder lens Using the LCD screen with the large LCD viewfinder attached Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that you can see the image in the viewfinder You can use the LCD screen as a clearly.

  • Page 31: Step 7: Preparing The Recording Media

    Step 7: Preparing the recording media • Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards Memory card cannot be imported to or played back on computers or A/V devices not supporting the Types of memory cards you can use in exFAT file system, that is used for SDXC memory cards, by connecting the camcorder to your camcorder these devices with the USB cable.
  • Page 32 Step 7: Preparing the recording media (Continued) To remove the flash memory unit Flash memory unit Turn off the power, then while sliding the You can attach a flash memory unit HXR- RELEASE lever, remove the flash memory FMU128 (sold separately) to your unit in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 33: Recording

    Recording Recording Front recording MODE button lamp Rear recording lamp POWER switch START/STOP button START/STOP button PHOTO button Recording movies Your camcorder records movies on a memory card and/or a flash memory unit. The factory setting of recording movies is high definition image quality (HD). Do the following steps to record movies.
  • Page 34 Recording (Continued) 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. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red, your camcorder is reading or writing data on recording media.

  • Page 35: Recording Still Images

    • When [ SIMULTANEOUS REC] is [ON], movies are recorded on both media, irrespective of the [MEDIA SELECT] setting. To record movies only on the memory card or the flash memory unit 1 Press MENU t select (REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [ SIMULTANEOUS REC] ] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

  • Page 36: Zooming

    Recording (Continued) Zooming Turn the zooming ring right or left to decide on the size of the subject in your image. Zooming must be done before focusing. b Notes • The available operations and operating methods depend on the lens attached. Refer to the operating manuals that come with your lens.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Focus

    Adjusting the focus You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions. During recording or standby, set Use this function in the following cases. the FOCUS switch C to MAN. – To record a subject behind a window covered appears.

  • Page 38: Using Automatic Focus/Fixed Focus Temporarily (Push Auto Focus/Focus Hold)

    Adjusting the focus (Continued) To measure the precise recording Focus hold distance Set the FOCUS switch C to AUTO, then press and hold the FOCUS HOLD/PUSH AUTO button B. The image is shot with Tape measure the focus fixed at the point you start to press hook the FOCUS HOLD/PUSH AUTO button.

  • Page 39: Focusing By Touching The Lcd Screen (Spot Focus)

    b Notes Focusing on a detected face • Even though the image appears expanded on the (Face detection) LCD screen, the recorded image is not expanded. The camcorder detects the face and focuses z Tips on it (The default setting is [OFF]). You can use this function when the FOCUS switch •...

  • Page 40: Using Focus Transition

    Adjusting the focus (Continued) To cancel face detection Assign [FOCUS TRANSITION] to Move the selection cursor (orange colored an ASSIGN button (p. 64). frame) onto the frame (double frame) on the priority face, using the SEL/PUSH EXEC Focus transition is assigned to the dial D, then press the dial.
  • Page 41 • If you perform any of the following operations, registered focal positions on FOCUS-A and Record with focus transition. FOCUS-B are reset. 1 Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly – Set the POWER switch to OFF. to show the [EXEC] screen. –...

  • Page 42: Changing The Recording Setting/Image Size

    You can select the recording format (bit- • Frame rate rate, image size, frame rate, scanning Either 60 or 50 or 30 or 25 or 24 system). The default setting is as follows: NEX-FS700U/FS700UK: • Scanning system NEX-FS700E/FS700EK/FS700/FS700K: i: interlace p: progressive...

  • Page 43: Selecting High Definition Image Quality (Hd) Or Standard Definition Image Quality (Sd)

    Adjusting the brightness You can adjust the brightness by Selecting high definition image controlling the amount of light, etc., using quality (HD) or standard iris, gain, ISO sensitivity, shutter speed or ND filter. definition image quality (SD) You can select the desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) or the standard definition image quality (SD) ([...

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Gain/Iso Sensitivity

    Adjusting the brightness (Continued) z Tips Press the IRIS button D. • The range of focus, an important effect of the aperture, is called the depth of field. The depth next to the iris value disappears. of field gets shallower as the aperture is opened, and deeper as the aperture is closed.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Shutter Speed

    Set the gain/ISO switch F to H, M Press the SHUTTER SPEED or L. button G to highlight the shutter speed value. The gain value or ISO value set for the selected gain/ISO switch position appears on the LCD screen. You can set the gain value or ISO value for each gain/ISO switch position from [GAIN SET] or [ISO SET] of the...

  • Page 46: To Adjust The Amount Of Light (Nd Filter)

    Adjusting the brightness (Continued) z Tips Level 60i/60p/30p 50i/50p/25p • It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower 1000 1000 shutter speed. Manual focusing with your 1500 1250 camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended. • When recording under fluorescent lamps, 2000 1750 sodium lamps, or mercury lamps, the picture...

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Color Tone

    Adjusting the color tone Adjusting the white balance Set the white balance memory switch B to any one of PRESET/A/B. x Setting the A/B value Select A or B for recording with the white balance setting stored in memory A or B. See page 48 on how to store the adjusted value.

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Black Balance

    Adjusting the color tone (Continued) To adjust the white balance z Tips automatically • You can change the outdoor white balance setting by setting an offset value. Press Press the WHT BAL button A. (one push) button C while (outdoor) is selected and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D b Notes to select an offset value from -7 (bluish) to 0...

  • Page 49: Slow & Quick Motion Recording

    Slow & Quick Motion recording Press the MENU button C. START/STOP button Select (CAMERA SET) t [SLOW & QUICK] t [S&Q MOTION] t [FRAME RATE]/[REC FORMAT] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial B. [FRAME RATE]: You can select the recording frame rate from the following. When selecting [60i] 1 fps, 2 fps, 4 fps, 8 fps, 15 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps...

  • Page 50: To Record With The Super Slow Motion Function

    Slow & Quick Motion recording (Continued) To stop Slow & Quick Motion When selecting [50i] recording REC FORMAT FRAME Press the START/STOP button again. RATE 1080/25p 1080/50p 50% slow 100% (standard) To change the frame rate setting 100% (standard) 200% quick During standby, press and hold the S&Q 208% quick 417% quick...
  • Page 51 b Notes [REC TIMING]: You can select the timing to start recording when pressing • You must use “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” the START/STOP button. media or SD card Class 10 or faster for Super Slow Motion recording. • When recording with the Super Slow Motion START/STOP button recording function, your camcorder may continue recording for some time...
  • Page 52 Slow & Quick Motion recording (Continued) To change the frame rate setting When selecting [50i] During standby, press and hold the S&Q REC FORMAT FRAME button A, then change the value of the RATE 1080/25p 1080/50p frame rate with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 3.125% slow 6.25% slow To cancel the setting, press and hold the...

  • Page 53: Audio Setup

    Audio setup b Notes The following jacks, switches and dials allow you to set the sound to be recorded. • Super Slow Motion recording is available only when the AUTO/MANUAL switch D is set to See page 26 on connecting the MANUAL.

  • Page 54: 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 55: Adjusting The Volume

    Select the channel you want to During recording or standby, turn record. the AUDIO LEVEL dial (D or I) of the channel to be adjusted. Using the CH1/CH2 switches, select the source to be recorded on each channel. INPUT jack and Switch recorded channel position...

  • Page 56: Useful Functions

    Useful functions Customizing the picture quality Picture profile Example setting number (Picture profile) Example settings of a color tone with [STANDARD] gamma Example settings of a color tone with [STILL] gamma Example settings of natural color tone with [ITU-709] gamma Example settings of a color tone that is faithful to [ITU-709]...
  • Page 57 To cancel the picture profile recording Select [OFF] in step 2 with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial. 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, then press the dial.
  • Page 58 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 for movies [STILL] Standard gamma curve for still images [CINE1] Makes soft color images by decreasing dark area contrast and sharpening bright area tone changes (HG4609G33 equivalent).
  • Page 59 : Suitable colors when [GAMMA] is set to [CINE1]. [PRO] : Similar color tones to the standard image quality 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 60 Useful functions (Continued) 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. The color looks deeper as you increase the setting value to more positive side, and lighter as you decrease the value to more negative side.
  • Page 61 DETAIL To set items for the detail. Item Description and settings [LEVEL] Sets the detail level. -7 to +7 [MANUAL SET] [ON/OFF] : Turns on and off the manual detail adjustment. Set to [ON] to enable the manual detail adjustment (automatic optimization will not be performed).

  • Page 62: 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 Presetting the time code setting.

  • Page 63: Preventing Accidental Operation (Hold Switch)

    2 Select [PRESET] with the SEL/PUSH b Notes EXEC dial, then press the dial. • If the setting is changed when the function is locked, the change comes into effect when the 3 Select the first 2 digits with the SEL/ lock is canceled.

  • Page 64: Assigning The Functions To The Assign Buttons

    Assigning the Useful functions (Continued) functions to the ASSIGN buttons To stop reviewing the last scene Press the LAST SCENE button during Some functions can be assigned to the playback. The camcorder returns to standby ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a mode.
  • Page 65 Select the ASSIGN button to which you want to assign a function with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial. • [--------] appears if no function is assigned to the ASSIGN button. • If you selected [FOCUS TRANSITION], select [YES] and jump to step 5.

  • Page 66: Playback

    Playback Playback VISUAL INDEX button VOLUME POWER buttons switch Playing back movies Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button. Press the VISUAL INDEX button. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after a few seconds. Recording media Playback mode Previous Thumbnail (movie)
  • Page 67 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 68 Playback (Continued) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Stop Next Previous Slow/Fast forward Play/Pause Slow/Fast reverse b Notes • If you touch the thumbnail and press the PLAY button, the most recently recorded or played scene is played back. z Tips •...

  • Page 69: Playing Back Still Images

    Playing back still images View still images. 1 Touch the recording media you want to view on the VISUAL INDEX screen. : Memory card : Flash memory unit 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 of the thumbnail will show the information on the still image at the lower part of the LCD screen.

  • Page 70: 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. Press the DATA CODE button A during playback or pause. The screen changes in the order, date and time display t camera data display t no display with each press of the button.

  • Page 71: Checking The Settings In Your Camcorder (Status Check)

    b Notes Press the STATUS CHECK button • The exposure correction value (EV), shutter speed, iris, ISO sensitivity and flash on/off are displayed during viewing still images. • When you play back the memory card on other devices, the camera data may be displayed incorrectly.

  • Page 72: 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 To SDI jack 75 Ω (ohms) coaxial cable (commercially available) To HDMI input jack HDMI cable (sold separately) To component input jacks...
  • Page 73 Output resolution When [OUTPUT SELECT] is set to [SDI/HDMI/COMPONENT], output resolution depends on the setting of [SDI/HDMI/COMPONENT] on [VIDEO OUT]. When selecting [60i] Output resolution [SDI/HDMI/ HD/SD COMPONENT] COMPONENT SDI OUT HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT setting 1080p/480i 1080p* 1080p* 1080p No output 720p/480i 720p...
  • Page 74 Connecting a monitor or a TV (Continued) Output resolution [SDI/HDMI/ HD/SD COMPONENT] COMPONENT SDI OUT HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT setting 1080p/576i 576i 576i 576i No output 720p/576i 576i 576i 576i No output 1080i/576i 576i 576i 576i No output 576p No output 576p 576p No output...

  • Page 75: Editing

    Editing Protecting recorded movies and still 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 76: 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 77: Deleting Movies And Still Images

    Deleting movies and still images • - appears at the upper right corner on the You can free media space by deleting thumbnail of protected images. movies and still images from recording • No check box appears on the thumbnail of media.

  • Page 78: Copying Movies And Still Images

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

  • Page 79: Capturing Still Images From A Movie

    Capturing still images from a movie • The recording media where you want to save You can save a selected frame from a still images should have enough free space. recorded movie as a still image. • The recording date and time of captured still images is the same as the recording date and time of the movies.

  • Page 80: 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 can be written on space. recording media. Thus, it may become b Notes more difficult to recover any original data. It is impossible to delete all data •...

  • Page 81: Repairing The Image Database File

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

  • Page 82: 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 LCD screen. until the icon of the desired menu is highlighted, then press the dial V/v/B/b/EXEC buttons to select the menu.
  • Page 83 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 84: Menu Items

    Menu items The function and setting value of each menu item are as follows. The default settings are marked with B. SLOW & QUICK S&Q MOTION REC FORMAT (CAMERA SET) (p. 88) [60i] GAIN/ISO SEL BGAIN, ISO 1080/60p PS, 1080/30p FX, GAIN SET 1080/30p FH, 0dB - 30dB...
  • Page 85 FOCUS TRANSITION TRANSITION TIME [50i] 3.5sec - 90.0sec B1080/25p FX, (B4.0sec) 1080/25p FH, 1080/50p PS, START TIMER 1080/50i FX, BOFF, 5sec - 20sec 1080/50i FH, REC LINK 1080/50i HQ, BOFF, FOCUS-A, 1080/50i LP, FOCUS-B 720/50p FX, 720/50p FH SPOT FOCUS FACE DETECTION BOFF, ON SIMULTANEOUS...
  • Page 86 Menu items (Continued) VIDEO OUT OUTPUT SELECT BSDI/HDMI/ (AUDIO SET) (p. 94) COMPONENT, AUDIO FORMAT BLINEAR PCM, VIDEO DOLBY DIGITAL SDI/HDMI/ AUDIO LIMIT BOFF, ON COMPONENT HEADPHONE OUT BSTEREO, MONO [60i] XLR SET XLR AGC LINK B1080p/480i, BSEPARATE, 720p/480i, LINKED 1080i/480i, 480p, 480i INPUT1 TRIM...
  • Page 87 UB TIME REC BOFF, ON set to [60i] *3 Setting available only when [60i/50i SEL] is set to [50i] (OTHERS) (p. 101) *4 Default setting for NEX-FS700U/FS700UK CAMERA PROFILE LOAD, SAVE, DELETE *5 Default setting for NEX-FS700E/FS700EK/ S&Q BUTTON BS&Q/SUPER FS700/FS700K SETTING SLOW, S&Q...

  • Page 88: (Camera Set) Menu

    (CAMERA SET) menu z Tips Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SET/ • The setting is available when [GAIN/ISO SEL] is set to [GAIN] in movie mode. STEADYSHOT, etc.) • The value can be set separately from the one set in [ISO SET].
  • Page 89 AGC LIMIT WB PRESET You can select the upper limit for the Auto You can use the preset white balance. For Gain Control (AGC). more details, see page 47. BOFF, 27dB - 0dB (3dB increments) WB OUTDOOR LEVEL b Notes You can set an offset value to adjust the •...
  • Page 90 Press the MENU button t select (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. z Tips SLOW & QUICK • You can assign [ON/OFF] to an ASSIGN button (p. 64). See page 49. STEADYSHOT FOCUS TRANSITION Only when attaching the lens with TRANSITION TIME SteadyShot.

  • Page 91: Color Bar

    ALL]. • If you perform AF micro adjustment with the lens of another manufacturer, the adjustment values of Sony, Minolta, and Konica Minolta lenses may be affected. Do not use this function with lenses of any other manufacturer. • You cannot perform individual AF micro adjustment for Sony, Minolta, or Konica Minolta lenses of the same specifications.

  • Page 92: (Rec/Out Set) Menu

    (REC/OUT SET) menu Recording settings, input and output VIDEO OUT settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT) OUTPUT SELECT The default settings are marked with B. You can select where to output images. See page 82 for details on selecting B SDI/HDMI/COMPONENT menu items. VIDEO Press the MENU button t select (REC/OUT SET) with the SEL/PUSH...
  • Page 93 25p OUTPUT (when selecting [50i]) b Notes You can set the output format when • When you view a movie recorded in standard selecting [1080/25p FX] or [1080/25p FH] definition image quality (SD) with [ WIDE in [ REC FORMAT] REC] set to [ON] on a standard 4:3 TV, images may appear horizontally compressed while B 25p...

  • Page 94: (Audio Set) Menu

    (AUDIO SET) menu Settings for the audio recording AUDIO FORMAT/XLR SET, etc.) XLR SET The default settings are marked with B. XLR AGC LINK See page 82 for details on selecting You can select either linked or separate menu items. AGC (Auto Gain Control) of CH1 and CH2 Press the MENU button t select when using an external microphone.

  • Page 95: (Display Set) Menu

    (DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings (MARKER/DISPLAY You can set INPUT 2 in the same way as OUTPUT, etc.) INPUT 1. z Tips The default settings are marked with B. • -48 dBu is set as 0dB in your camcorder. See page 82 for details on selecting •...
  • Page 96 Press the MENU button t select (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 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.
  • Page 97 CAMERA DATA DISPLAY GUIDEFRAME display the iris, gain, ISO Does not sensitivity and shutter speed settings B OFF Does not display the guide frame. B ON Constantly displays the iris, gain, ISO sensitivity and shutter speed settings on the Displays the guide frame. LCD screen.
  • Page 98 Press the MENU button t select (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. z Tips – With a frame rate of 50 selected in REC FORMAT], when the shutter • You can assign this function to an ASSIGN speed is 1/50, the shutter angle is 360 button (p.

  • Page 99: (Tc/Ub Set) Menu

    (TC/UB SET) menu Time code settings (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC FORMAT, etc.) ALL OUTPUT Outputs information to the SDI OUT, The default settings are marked with B. HDMI OUT, COMPONENT OUT and See page 82 for details on selecting VIDEO OUT jacks, and the LCD screen. menu items.
  • Page 100 Press the MENU button t select (TC/UB SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 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.

  • Page 101: (Others) Menu

    (OTHERS) menu Settings while recording or other basic settings (AREA SET/BEEP, etc.) SAVE You can save the camera profile. The default settings are marked with B. 1 Select [NEW FILE] or an existing See page 82 for details on selecting profile name with the SEL/PUSH menu items.
  • Page 102 Press the MENU button t select (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. z Tips ASSIGN BUTTON • You can set this item only when the interlace scanning system is selected. See page 64. • When zebra or peaking is activated, the date and time characters are affected by the signal, but CLOCK SET properly recorded on images.
  • Page 103 60i* b Notes Selects this when the video system is • To perform an update, use the AC Adaptor. NTSC. CALIBRATION 50i** Selects this when the video system is See page 127. PAL. * Default setting for NEX-FS700U/FS700UK...

  • Page 104: 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 105 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 the connected media device at this time.

  • Page 106: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Sd)

    Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. You can copy images on your camcorder onto a disc or video cassette, by connecting Connect your camcorder to the your camcorder to a disc recorder with the recording device (a disc recorder, A/V connecting cable.

  • Page 107: 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 108 Saving images with a computer (Continued) To disconnect your camcorder from 4 Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [OK]. the computer 5 When the install wizard screen appears, 1 Click the icon at the bottom right of click [Next].

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    3 Press the RESET button (p. 9) 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. 109 •...
  • Page 110 Troubleshooting (Continued) The battery pack discharges too quickly. • Ambient temperature is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Replace it with a new one (p.
  • Page 111 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. 80). The data file name is incorrect, or flashing. • The file is damaged. •...
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting (Continued) The camcorder does not keep the setting changes. • Some menu items return to the default setting when the power is turned off. • The [EXPANDED FOCUS] setting is not stored. • The power sources have been disconnected when the POWER switch was set to ON. Before disconnecting the battery or the AC Adaptor, set the POWER switch to OFF and make sure that the access lamp is turned off.
  • Page 113 Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the LCD screen. • This phenomenon appears when using a slow shutter speed (p. 45). This is not a malfunction. The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked. •...
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting (Continued) Playback Refer also to the “Memory card/flash memory unit” section (p. 111). 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 115 Connecting to TV Neither image nor sound is played back on the TV connected with the component video cable. • Set [VIDEO OUT] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 92). • When you are using the component video cable, make sure that you connect the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable (p.
  • Page 116 Troubleshooting (Continued) Copy cannot be done correctly using the HDMI cable. • You cannot copy movies using the HDMI cable. Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize the camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again securely. •...

  • Page 117: 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 118: Warning Messages

    Warning indicators and messages (Continued) (Warning indicator pertaining to * When [BEEP] is set to [ON] (p. 102), you hear a a flash memory unit) melody when the warning indicators appear on the LCD screen. Slow flashing • Free spaces for recording images are Warning messages running out.

  • Page 119: Additional Information

    Additional Information Recording time of movies and the number of recordable photos Estimated time of recording and Estimated recording time of playback with each battery pack movies Approximate time available when you use a High definition image quality (HD) fully charged battery pack. When [ AUDIO FORMAT] is set to Recording time...
  • Page 120 Recording time of movies and the number of recordable photos (Continued) Standard definition image quality • When using Sony memory card. • The number of recordable photos of memory (SD) card shown is for the maximum image size of (unit: minute) your camcorder.

  • Page 121: 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 on TV Before recording a movie with your camcorder for viewing on a TV, set [60i/50i SEL] to the appropriate TV system for the country/region in which you intended to...

  • Page 122: 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 9999, another folder is created to store memory unit new still image files.

  • Page 123: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format About the memory card • A memory card formatted by a computer What is the AVCHD format? (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder. The AVCHD format is a high definition •...

  • Page 124: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) 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 125 About battery life • Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF when not recording or playing back on your • Battery capacity decreases over time and camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed through repeated use. If decreased usage time when your camcorder is in recording standby or between charges becomes significant, it is playback pause.

  • Page 126: About Handling Of Your Camcorder

    Sony dealer before operating it • When you bring your camcorder from a ski any further.
  • Page 127 How to avoid moisture condensation b Notes When you bring your camcorder from a cold place • If you did not press the right spot, try the into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic calibration again. bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the •...
  • Page 128 Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Charging the pre-installed Note on disposal/transfer of the rechargeable battery recording media Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable Even if you format the recording media or delete battery to retain the date, time, and other settings data from the recording media using your even when the POWER switch is set to OFF.

  • Page 129: Specifications

    Specifications System Minimum illumination 1.2 lx (lux)* with Shutter Speed 1/24, Video signal auto gain control, auto iris (when NTSC color, EIA standards selecting [60i]) HDTV 1080/60i, 1080/60p, 720/60p 1.5 lx (lux)* with Shutter Speed 1/25, specification auto gain control, auto iris (when PAL color, CCIR standards selecting [50i]) HDTV 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 720/50p...
  • Page 130 Specifications (Continued) LCD screen Mass (approx.) Camcorder body only: Picture 1 680 g (3 lb 11 oz) 8.8 cm (3.5 type, aspect ratio 16:9) When recording: Total dot number 3 060 g (6 lb 12 oz) (With the 921 600 (1 920 × 480) accessories (battery pack (NP-F770), lens*, lens hood*, large LCD General...
  • Page 131 Storage temperature Minimum focus* -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F) 0.30 m (W) - 0.50 m (T) (11 7/8 in. - Dimensions (approx.) 19 3/4 in.) 136 mm × 51 mm × 90 mm Maximum magnification (5 3/8 in.
  • Page 132 Specifications (Continued) On trademarks Notes on the License • “NXCAM” logo is a trademark of Sony ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN Corporation. CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE • “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING Progressive”...
  • Page 133 URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select NEX-FS700 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. Please read the files in the “LICENSE” folder on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 134: Index

    Additional Information Index Numeric CLOCK SET......28 COLOR BAR....91, 112 24p/30p OUTPUT ....92 Gain ........44 COLOR DEPTH ....60 25p OUTPUT .......93 GAIN SET......88 COLOR LEVEL ....59 60i/50i SEL......103 GAIN/ISO SEL ....88 COLOR MODE ....59 GAMMA ......58 COLOR PHASE ....
  • Page 135 STEADYSHOT ....90 Lens ......21, 127 Picture profile....... 56 Playback ....... 66 Still image.......35, 79 Power cord (mains lead) ..20 SUMMERTIME ....102 MARKER .....96, 112 Pre-installed rechargeable SUPER SLOW MOTION ..50 battery......... 128 MEDIA FORMAT ....80 Super Slow Motion....50 PROTECT ......75 MEDIA SELECT ....35 Supplied items ......17 Push auto focus ....
  • Page 136 Index (Continued) WB PRESET ......89 WB SHIFT ......60 WB TEMP SET....89 White balance .......47 Wireless Remote Commander ..........11 XLR AGC LINK ....94 XLR SET......94 ZEBRA ......96, 112 ZOOM DISPLAY ....98 Zooming .......36...
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