Basic Operation - Sony HXR-NX5u User Manual

Basic Operation

Loading Card and Powering Up
• Insert memory card(s) into A or B card slots. To insert card, metal contacts must
face left side. Card lock should face upwards.
• Turn camera on.
• On top panel, press MODE button. Use the select / push / execute buttons to
select MANAGE MEDIA, then select MEDIA FORMAT, then select slot A or B to
be formatted.
• After camera finishes executing formatting the memory card(s), press EXEC,
then press the MODE button, then CAMERA, then MOVIE to assure you are in
the proper recording mode.
• Press MENU button, scroll down and select REC/OUT SET, select REC SET,
select desired format: HD or SD format record to memory card.
• Return to REC SET Menu and now select REC FORMAT, then choose HD or SD
option desired. For normal use in HD recording, the first item – 1080 / 60i FX is
recommended. For SD recording 480 / 60i HQ is recommended.
• Return to camera mode and start shooting.
Memory Card Tips
• 'Ōlelo requires the use of class 10 SDHC cards.
• To insert a memory card, metal contacts must
face left side. The card's lock switch should
face upwards.
• If you insert a memory card into the slot in the
wrong direction, the memory card, the memory
card slot, or image data may be damaged.
• When the card access lamp is lit or flashing red,
your camera is reading/writing data. DO NOT
shake or knock the camera, or turn power off,
eject memory card, or remove the battery pack.
Otherwise, image data may be damaged.
• To eject, lightly push card once, then remove card.
• Estimated record time on a 16GB is 85 minutes in 1080i FX mode.
White Balance
• Use the white balance button on the camera's left panel to manually bring up the
white balance mode.
• The NX5U camera allows you to preset two white balance settings, great for
presetting indoor and outdoor settings, or two different lighting schemes.
• Always bring a white sheet of paper to the shoot or have a crew member
wear a white shirt if possible to provide convenient 'white' for white balancing.
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'Ōlelo Community Media Mission Statement
To strengthen our island voices
and advance community engagement
through innovative media
Introduction to the NX5U
Mission Statement / Training Flow ........................................................... Page 2
Overview .................................................................................................. Page 3
Camera Body (Rear) ................................................................................ Page 4
LCD Panel / Camera Body (Top).............................................................. Page 5
Camera Body (Left) .................................................................................. Page 7
Audio Control Console ............................................................................. Page 9
Basic Operation ........................................................................................ Page 10
Community Media Centers ....................................................................... Page 12
NX5U Training Flow
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Battery – Power – Record Buttons
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SD / PRO Duo Card
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LCD / Top Panel Controls
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Viewfinder
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Headphone Monitor
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Lens – Focus Ring / Focus – Zoom Ring / Rockers – Iris Ring / Exposure
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Visual Index
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Assign
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Audio Controls
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Status Check – AV Outputs
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