Advertisement
Sony NX5u Guide
This manual will explain how to use the main functions of the Sony NX5u Camcorder. It will be assumed
that the camera is in the default settings. We will cover the most likely situations that you will encounter,
however there are situations that may occur that are not covered by this manual. In that case we
encourage you to use your head, think through the problem slowly and reference the cameras manual
included with the rental.
The basic camcorder package will contain the following items:
Sony NX5u Camcorder
Porta Brace Bag
Sony ECM-XM1 Shotgun Mic
Assorted Cables
RCA Cable
USB Cable
Component
DC Power Cable (charger to Camera)
AC Power Cable (Wall to Charger)
Sony AC-VL1 Battery Charger
White Card
Manual
CD Manual
CD Content Management Utility
Eye Cup
USB Card Reader
Remote Control
SD Card 16GB Panasonic w/ case
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Sony NX5u
Summary of Contents for Sony NX5u
- Page 1 Sony NX5u Guide This manual will explain how to use the main functions of the Sony NX5u Camcorder. It will be assumed that the camera is in the default settings. We will cover the most likely situations that you will encounter, however there are situations that may occur that are not covered by this manual.
- Page 2 Reference Image #1 Reference Image #2...
- Page 3 Reference Image #3 Reference Image #4...
- Page 4 Reference Image #5...
- Page 5 Turning the camera on The camera can take power from either a wall outlet or a battery. The battery should be obvious so I will only describe the wall outlet option. Pgs. 12-16 in the manual 1. Remove the battery charger, DC Power Cable (charger to Camera), and AC Power Cable (Wall to Charger) from the bag.
- Page 6 Changing the Record Format In this step you will be changing the record settings. This includes switching between SD/HD and changing the recording quality. 1. Press the MODE button, Select CAMERA, and then MOVIE. 2. Press MENU and navigate to REC/OUT SET and then REC SET. a.
- Page 7 Adjusting for the shot These are the settings that you need to change to adjust exposure and color balance for each shot. 1. With the camera Turned on and the lens cap open, point the camera at your subject. 2. Default the settings as follows. a.
- Page 8 Don’t forget the Audio Audio is an all too often overlooked aspect of video production. I will describe the process of routing and balancing your audio levels in the camera. 1. Plug your microphone into INPUT 1 and/or INPUT 2. 2.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the NX5u and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers