Sony NXCAM HXR NX5E User Manual

4-157-878-12(1)  
Digital HD Video  
Camera Recorder  
HXR-NX5E/NX5P/NX5M  
Operating Guide  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,  
and retain it for future reference.  
© 2009 Sony Corporation  
b Notes  
Do not expose your camcorder’s  
viewfinder, lens, or LCD screen to the  
sun or strong light source for extended  
periods.  
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or  
waterproof.  
(p. 109).  
• Connect cables to your camcorder with their  
terminals placed the correct way. Squeezing the  
terminals into your camcorder's jacks may  
damage them or results in a malfunction of your  
camcorder.  
• HXR-NX5E/NX5P: Even if the camcorder is  
turned off, the GPS function is working as long  
as the GPS switch is set to ON. Make sure that  
the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and  
landing of an airplane.  
• Intense light sources, especially the sun  
will converge on the viewfinder or lens  
and damage the internal parts of your  
camcorder. Avoid sunlight or other strong  
light sources when storing your  
camcorder. Protect this device by always  
closing the lens cover or by placing it in  
its bag when not in use.  
About temperature of your camcorder  
and battery pack  
• Your camcorder has a protective function  
that disables recording or playback if the  
temperature of your camcorder or battery  
pack is beyond the safely operable range.  
In this case, a message appears on the  
LCD screen or in the viewfinder (p. 99).  
About menu items, LCD panel,  
viewfinder, and lens  
• A menu item that is grayed out is not  
available under the current recording or  
playback conditions.  
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are  
manufactured using extremely high-  
precision technology, so over 99.99% of  
the pixels are operational for effective  
use. However, there may be some tiny  
black points and/or bright points (white,  
red, blue, or green in color) that appear  
constantly on the LCD screen and/or the  
viewfinder. These points are normal  
results of the manufacturing process and  
do not affect the recording in any way.  
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 can not be  
recovered. Save important data on the  
memory card on other media such as a  
computer, before formatting the memory  
card.  
• Before starting to record, test the  
recording function to make sure the  
picture and sound are recorded without  
any problems.  
• Compensation for the loss of the content  
of recordings or the loss of recording  
opportunities cannot be provided, even if  
recording or playback is not possible due  
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage  
media, etc., or even if images or sounds  
are distorted due to the limits of the  
capabilities of the camcorder.  
Black point  
White, red, blue or green point  
• TV color systems differ depending on the  
countries/regions. To view your  
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recordings on a TV, you need a PAL  
system-based TV.  
• Television programs, films, video tapes,  
and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials  
may be contrary to the copyright laws.  
• Because of the way that the image device  
(CMOS sensor) reads out image signals,  
the following phenomena may occur.  
– The subjects passing by the frame rapidly  
might appear crooked depending on the  
recording conditions. (This phenomenon may  
be notable in displays having high motion  
resolution.)  
– Horizontal lines appear on the screen during  
recording under fluorescent lights. The  
phenomena can be reduced by adjusting the  
shutter speed (p. 29).  
– Images on the screen look horizontally  
divided when a subject is lighted with a flash.  
The phenomena can be reduced by using a  
slower shutter speed.  
containing AVCHD footage should not be  
used with DVD based players or recorders,  
as the DVD player/recorder may fail to  
eject the media and may erase its contents  
without warning.  
Save all your recorded image data  
To prevent your image data from being lost,  
save all your recorded images on external  
media periodically. It is recommended that  
you save the image data on a computer  
using the supplied application software.  
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. As a result, you may not be  
able to record and save images properly. If  
this happens, save images on a separate  
recordable media, such as a disc or  
computer, then format the recording media  
On playing back movies  
• Your camcorder is compatible with  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for  
high definition image quality (HD)  
recording. Therefore, you cannot play  
back images recorded with high definition  
image quality (HD) on your camcorder  
with the following devices;  
– Other AVCHD format compatible devices  
which are not compatible with High Profile  
– Devices which are not compatible with the  
AVCHD format  
Note on disposal/transfer  
Even if you delete all data or format the  
recording media on your camcorder or  
computer, you may not delete data from the  
recording media completely. When you  
transfer the recording media or your  
camcorder, it is recommended that you  
delete the data completely using  
commercially available data deletion  
software to prevent the recovery of your  
data. Also, when you dispose of the  
recording media, it is recommended that  
you destroy the actual body of the recording  
media.  
• Movies made using this camcorder may  
not play back normally on devices other  
than this camcorder. Also, movies  
recorded on other devices may not play  
back properly on this camcorder.  
• Standard (SD) image quality movies  
recorded on SD memory cards cannot be  
played on AV equipment of other  
manufacturers.  
About the operation of the camcorder  
You can operate the camcorder using the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial/B/b buttons (p. 17),  
V/v/B/b/EXEC buttons (p. 67), and the  
touch panel. However, you cannot use the  
touch panel to make some settings such as  
the MENU items.  
Discs recorded with high definition  
image quality (HD)  
This camcorder captures high definition  
footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media  
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About this manual  
• Memory cards and a flash memory unit  
are both referred to as recording media in  
this manual.  
• The images of the LCD screen and the  
viewfinder used in this manual for  
illustration purposes are captured using a  
digital still camera, and therefore may  
appear different.  
• The on-screen displays in each local  
language are used for illustrating the  
operating procedures. Change the screen  
language before using your camcorder if  
necessary (p. 18).  
• Design and specifications of recording  
media and other accessories are subject to  
change without notice.  
• Illustrations of camcorders in this manual  
show the HXR-NX5E unless otherwise  
specified.  
• Illustrations of battery packs in this  
manual show the NP-F770 unless  
otherwise specified.  
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Table of Contents  
Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with lens  
Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition  
6
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SET/  
Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF BACKLIGHT/  
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Table of Contents (Continued)  
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items  
Large eyecup (1) (p. 16)  
Make sure that you have following items  
supplied with your camcorder.  
The number in the parentheses indicates the  
number of that item supplied.  
• Memory cards are not included. See pages 2 and  
106 for types of memory cards that you can use  
on your camcorder.  
AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VL1) (1) (p. 12)  
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F570) (1)  
Lens hood with lens cover (1) (p. 10)  
This lens hood is pre-mounted.  
Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 12)  
Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-845)  
(1) (p. 121)  
Wind Screen (1), Microphone (ECM-XM1)  
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.  
Component video cable (1) (p. 54)  
Accessory shoe kit (Accessory shoe (1),  
Accessory shoe plate (1), screws (4))  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 54)  
Connecting cord (DK-415) (1) (p. 13)  
CD-ROM “Content Management Utility” (1)  
CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital HD Video  
Camera Recorder” (1)  
Operating Guide (2)  
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Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and  
the lens hood with lens cover  
Attaching the supplied  
microphone  
4
Put the microphone cable into the  
cable holder E.  
When you use the supplied microphone  
(ECM-XM1) for recording sound, do the  
following steps.  
Hook the cable in the outer cable holder.  
Attaching the lens hood with lens  
cover  
1
2
Attach the wind screen B to the  
supplied microphone A.  
Place the microphone A in the  
microphone holder C with the  
model name facing upward, close  
the cover, and shut the clamp.  
PUSH (lens hood release) button  
Align the marks on the lens hood to  
those on the camcorder, and turn the  
lens hood in the direction of the  
arrow 2 until it is locked.  
3
Connect the plug of the  
microphone to the INPUT1 jack  
D.  
10  
             
To remove the lens hood with lens  
cover  
Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction  
to the arrow 2 in the illustration while  
pressing the PUSH (lens hood release)  
button.  
z Tips  
• If you attach or remove a 72mm (2 7/8 in.) PL  
filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood  
with lens cover.  
To open or close the shutter of the  
lens hood with lens cover  
Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open  
the lens cover, and move the lever to  
CLOSE to close the lens cover.  
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack  
After charging the battery  
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (L series) with the  
supplied AC Adaptor/Charger.  
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.  
b Notes  
• You cannot use batteries other than the  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series)  
To attach the battery pack  
Press the battery pack against the back of  
your camcorder and slide it down.  
Charge lamp  
z Tips  
1
2
Set the mode switch to CHARGE.  
• You can check the remaining battery life with  
the status check function (p. 52).  
To remove the battery pack  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Push the  
BATT RELEASE (battery release) button  
and remove the battery pack.  
Connect the power cord (mains  
lead) to the AC Adaptor/Charger.  
3
4
Connect the power cord (mains  
lead) to the wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
Place the battery pack in the slot  
of the AC Adaptor/Charger, press  
it down, and slide it in the  
direction of the arrow as  
illustrated.  
BATT RELEASE  
(battery release) button  
The charge lamp turns on and charging  
starts.  
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To store the battery pack  
Using an outside power source  
If the battery pack is not in use for a while,  
run down the battery and store it. See page  
108 for details on storage of the battery  
pack.  
You can use the AC Adaptor/Charger to  
obtain AC power.  
To the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
Power cord  
Charging time  
Approximate time (min.) required when  
you charge a fully discharged battery pack.  
AC Adaptor/  
Charger  
Charge  
lamp  
Normal charge  
time  
Fully charge  
time  
Battery pack  
NP-F570  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
140  
250  
365  
200  
310  
425  
Mode  
switch  
b Notes  
• The supplied battery pack is NP-F570.  
• You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with  
your camcorder.  
Connecting  
cord  
DK-415  
On the battery pack  
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the  
POWER switch to OFF.  
1 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to  
the AC Adaptor/Charger.  
• The Battery Info (p. 52) will not be correctly  
displayed under the following conditions.  
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.  
– The battery pack is damaged.  
2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to  
the wall outlet (wall socket).  
3 Connect the connecting cord (DK-415)  
to the AC Adaptor/Charger.  
– The battery pack is worn-out.  
4 Set the mode switch of the AC Adaptor/  
Charger to VCR/CAMERA.  
5 Press the connecting part of the  
connecting cord (DK-415) against the  
back of your camcorder in the battery  
slot and slide it down.  
On the AC Adaptor/Charger  
• Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC  
Adaptor/Charger. Disconnect the AC Adaptor/  
Charger from the wall outlet (wall socket)  
immediately if any malfunction occurs while  
using your camcorder.  
• Do not use the AC Adaptor/Charger placed in a  
narrow space, such as between a wall and  
furniture.  
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor/Charger or battery terminal with any  
metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.  
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(Continued)  
Step 4: Turning the  
power on and holding  
your camcorder  
properly  
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power  
(house current) is still supplied to it while  
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the  
AC Adaptor/Charger.  
To record or play back, set the POWER  
switch to ON.  
When you use your camcorder for the first  
time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears  
POWER switch  
1
Slide the POWER switch to ON  
while you press the green button.  
Press and hold the  
green button.  
b Notes  
• The current date and time appear on the LCD  
screen for a few seconds when you turn on your  
camcorder after you set the date and time with  
[CLOCK SET], p. 17.  
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Step 5: Adjusting the  
LCD panel and  
viewfinder  
2
3
Hold the camcorder properly.  
LCD panel  
Open the LCD panel 180 degrees (1), then  
rotate it to the best angle to record or play  
back (2).  
1Open 180 degrees.  
290 degrees  
(max.)  
2180 degrees  
(max.)  
Ensure a good grip, then fasten  
the grip belt.  
DISPLAY button  
z Tips  
• Images are displayed as mirror images on the  
LCD screen, but are recorded as normal images.  
To turn off the LCD backlight to make  
the battery last longer  
To turn off the power  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF.  
Press and hold the DISPLAY button for a  
few seconds until  
appears.  
This setting is practical when you use your  
camcorder in bright conditions or when you  
want to save battery power. The recorded  
picture will not be affected by the setting.  
To turn on the LCD backlight, press and  
hold the DISPLAY button for a few  
b Notes  
• If warning messages appear on the screen,  
follow the instructions.  
seconds until  
disappears.  
Also, you can turn on the LCD backlight by  
turning on/off the camcorder.  
z Tips  
• You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen  
from [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 83).  
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Viewfinder  
Large eyecup  
(supplied)  
Viewfinder lens  
adjustment lever  
Move it until the picture  
becomes clear.  
Attach with the  
protruding part  
at the top.  
b Notes  
• You may see primary colors shimmering in the  
viewfinder when you move your line of sight.  
This is not a malfunction. The shimmering  
colors will not be recorded on the recording  
media.  
z Tips  
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder  
backlight from [VF BACKLIGHT] (p. 83).  
• To display images both on the LCD display and  
in the viewfinder, set [VF POWERMODE] to  
[ON] (p. 84).  
• To display images in black and white in the  
viewfinder, set [VF COLOR] to [OFF] (p. 84).  
When the picture in the viewfinder is  
hard to see  
If you cannot see the picture in the  
viewfinder clearly under bright  
circumstances, use the supplied large  
eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch  
it slightly and align it with the eyecup  
groove in the viewfinder. You can attach  
the large eyecup facing either the right or  
left side.  
b Notes  
• Do not remove the pre-attached eyecup.  
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Step 6: Setting the date and time  
Set the date and time when using your  
camcorder for the first time. If you do not  
set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen  
appears every time you turn on your  
camcorder.  
2
3
4
5
Select  
(OTHERS) by turning  
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then  
press the dial.  
z Tips  
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3  
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets  
discharged and the date and time settings may  
be cleared from the memory. In that case,  
charge the rechargeable battery and then set the  
date and time again (p. 111).  
Select [CLOCK SET] by turning  
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then  
press the dial.  
Select your area by turning the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press  
the dial.  
MENU  
button  
SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial  
Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for  
the first time.  
1
Press the MENU button.  
Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year),  
[M] (month), [D] (day), hour and  
minute, by turning the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial, then press the dial.  
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The clock starts.  
• Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] to move the  
time forward 1 hour.  
• You can set any year up to the year 2037.  
z Tips  
• The date and time are automatically recorded on  
the selected recording media, and can be  
displayed during playback (DATA CODE  
button, p. 51).  
Changing the language setting  
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language.  
Press the MENU button and select  
(OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC  
dial. Select the screen language in  
[LANGUAGE] (p. 86).  
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Step 7: Inserting a memory card/Attaching a  
flash memory unit  
• When you insert a new memory card in  
standby mode, the [Create a new Image  
Database File.] screen appears. Follow the  
screen indication, and touch [YES].  
Memory card  
1
Open the cover in the direction of  
the arrow.  
To eject the memory card  
Lightly push the memory card once.  
b Notes  
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red,  
your camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not  
shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power  
off, eject the memory card, or remove the  
battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be  
damaged.  
• If [Failed to create a new Image Database File.  
It may be possible that there is not enough free  
space.] appears in step 2, format the memory  
card (p. 65).  
• When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be  
careful to prevent the memory card from  
popping out and dropping.  
2
Orient the memory card’s  
notched corner as shown in the  
illustration, and insert into the  
memory card slot until it clicks.  
Memory card slot A and its  
access lamp  
Selecting the memory card slot to be  
used for recording  
Press the A or B button of the memory card  
slot where the memory card you want to  
record on is inserted. The lamp of the  
selected slot lights up in green.  
Memory card slot B and its  
access lamp  
Insert with the notched corner  
first, and facing down.  
b Notes  
Memory card slot A button  
Memory card slot B button  
• 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.  
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(Continued)  
b Notes  
• You can only select a slot that already has a  
memory card inserted.  
• While movies are being recorded on the  
memory card, you cannot switch the slot even if  
you press the memory card slot A/B buttons.  
z Tips  
• When only one slot has a memory card inserted,  
the slot that has the memory card is selected  
automatically.  
• If the memory card is fully recorded during  
recording, the camcorder continues recording  
automatically on the memory card inserted in  
the other slot (Relay recording, p. 22).  
Flash memory unit  
You can attach a flash memory unit HXR-  
FMU128 (sold separately) to your  
camcorder for recording movies.  
3
When [EXT media has been  
attached. It is necessary to  
reboot. Execute?] appears on the  
screen, touch [YES].  
1
While sliding the RELEASE lever  
in the direction of the arrow,  
remove the flash memory unit  
jack cover.  
b Notes  
• If you touch [NO] in step 3, turn on your  
camcorder again. You will be able to record in  
the flash memory unit.  
To remove the flash memory unit  
Turn off your camcorder, and while sliding the  
RELEASE lever in the direction of arrow, remove  
the flash memory unit.  
When you do not use an flash memory unit, leave  
the flash memory unit jack cover attached.  
2
Align the mark on the camcorder  
and that on the flash memory  
unit, and slide the flash memory  
unit in the direction of the arrow.  
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Recording/Playback  
Recording  
Recording lamp  
Handle record button  
Recording lamp  
Lens hood  
POWER switch  
Record button  
Your camcorder records movies on memory cards 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). The factory setting is high definition image quality (HD) ([  
/
b Notes  
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red, your camcorder is writing data on recording media. Do not  
shake or knock your camcorder, or remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor/Charger.  
• See page 101 on the recording time of movies.  
• Your camcorder can record movies for about 13 hours continuously.  
• If a movie file exceeds 2 GB during recording, the camcorder divides the file and create a new file  
automatically.  
• The menu settings, the PICTURE PROFILE settings, and the settings made by the AUTO/MANUAL  
switch are stored in your camcorder when you turn the POWER switch to OFF. The access lamp lights up  
while the settings are being stored. If you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor/Charger before  
turning off the power, the settings may return to the default settings.  
1
Open the shutter of the lens hood.  
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Recording (Continued)  
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button.  
Press and hold the green  
button.  
Press the record button or the handle record button.  
[STBY] t [REC]  
The recording lamp lights up during recording.  
To stop the movie recording, press the record button or the handle record button again.  
z Tips  
• When recording in high definition image quality (HD), the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in  
standard definition image quality (SD), you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([  
WIDE REC], p. 77).  
• You can change the screen display during recording (p. 51).  
• Indicators displayed on the screen during recording are shown on page 122.  
• The recording lamp can be set to stay off ([REC LAMP[F]], [REC LAMP[R]], p. 86).  
• For low angle recording, the handle record button is convenient. Release the HOLD lever to enable the  
handle record button. It might be helpful if you set the LCD panel face up or close it after turning it face  
down, or lift the viewfinder up during the low angle recording.  
• You can capture still images from the movies you recorded (p. 60).  
To continue recording on the memory cards, one after another (Relay recording)  
Insert memory cards each in both slots A and B, so the camcorder switches memory card A (or  
B) just before space on the other one runs out, and continues recording on the next memory  
card automatically.  
22  
 
Insert a recordable memory card.  
Small space  
End  
Start  
REC: Recording  
Small space  
b Notes  
• Do not eject the memory card that is currently being used for recording. Replace only the memory card  
whose slot lamp is off.  
• Even if you press the memory card slot button, A or B, while recording movies, you cannot switch the slot  
currently being used.  
• When the remaining recording time of the memory card being used is less than 1 minute and the other slot  
has recordable memory card inserted, [  
] or [  
] appears on the camcorder screen. The  
indicator turns off when the memory card is switched.  
• If you start recording on a memory card with the remaining recording time of less than 1 minute, the  
camcorder may not be able to relay-record. To relay-record without fail, make sure that the memory card  
has more than 1 minute when you start recording.  
• Seamless playback of relay-recorded movies with this camcorder is not possible.  
• You can re-combine relay-recorded movies using the supplied application software (Windows only).  
To record movies using both the memory card and the flash memory unit  
(Simultaneous recording)  
You can record movies on both of these recording media simultaneously.  
You can change the recording media using the record button and the handle record button with  
[REC BUTTON SET] (p. 23).  
b Notes  
• You cannot record on the memory cards in slots A and B simultaneously.  
z Tips  
• Relay recording works during simultaneous recording on different media.  
• If one of the recording media used becomes unable to continue recording during simultaneous recording,  
the other recording media continues recording without pause.  
Changing the setting of the record button/handle record button  
You can start and stop recording on different recording media at different timing by operating  
the record button and the handle record button.  
In the default setting, movies are recorded on both the memory card and the flash memory unit  
at the same time when either record button is pressed.  
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Recording (Continued)  
• REC BUTTON:[  
][  
]
• HANDLE REC BUTTON:[  
][  
]
To change the setting  
Press MENU t select  
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
(REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [REC BUTTON SET] with  
[REC BUTTON SET] setting  
Button and recording media  
REC BUTTON:[  
HANDLE REC  
][  
]
Recording on both the memory card and the flash memory unit  
starts and stops at the same time when either record button is  
pressed.  
BUTTON:[  
][  
]
REC BUTTON:[  
HANDLE REC  
BUTTON:[  
]
Recording on the memory card starts and stops when the record  
button is pressed, and on the flash memory unit when the handle  
record button is pressed.  
]
REC BUTTON:[  
HANDLE REC  
]
Recording on the flash memory unit starts and stops when the  
record button is pressed, and on the memory card when the handle  
record button is pressed.  
BUTTON:[  
]
Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition  
image quality (SD)  
You can set the recording image quality, high definition image quality (HD) or standard  
definition image quality (SD), separately for the memory card and the flash memory unit.  
To change the setting  
Press MENU t select  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
(REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [  
/
SET] with the  
To record in high definition image quality (HD)  
Select [  
:
:
] in [  
/
SET].  
Images are recorded in high definition image quality (HD) on the memory card and the flash  
memory unit.  
To record in standard definition image quality (SD)  
To record in standard definition image quality (SD) on the memory card, select [  
] in [ SET].  
To record in standard definition image quality (SD) on the flash memory unit, select [  
:
:
/
:
:
].  
b Notes  
• You cannot record in standard definition image quality (SD) on both the memory card and the flash  
memory unit simultaneously.  
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Selecting the recording format  
You can select the recording format (bit-rate, image size, frame rate, scanning system). In the  
default setting, [  
] is selected.  
(REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [REC FORMAT] with the  
Description  
To change the setting  
Press MENU t select  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
Setting value  
• Bit-rate  
FX: max. 24 Mbps  
FH: approx. 17 Mbps (average)  
HQ: approx. 9 Mbps (average)  
LP: approx. 5 Mbps (average)  
• Image size  
FX: 1920×1080/1280×720  
FH: 1920×1080/1280×720  
HQ: HD recording 1440×1080  
SD recording 720×576  
LP: 1440×1080  
• Frame rate  
either 25 or 50  
• Scanning system  
i: interlace  
p: progressive  
pSCAN: Records images of progressive scanning system as interlace  
signal (50i).  
Setting value  
If you select [  
], for example, movies are recorded with following format.  
• HD: High definition image quality. SD is standard definition image quality.  
• 1080: Effective scanning lines  
• 50: Frame rate  
• i: Scanning system  
• FX: Recording mode  
b Notes  
• The recording mode is fixed to FX or FH with the progressive scanning system.  
• When the recording format is changed to or from the 720/50p, you will be prompted to reboot the  
camcorder. Select [YES]. Otherwise, you cannot switch the recording format.  
z Tips  
• When [  
:
:
] in [  
/
SET] is selected,  
items are grayed out.  
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Changing the settings of your camcorder  
recordings  
Adjusting the zoom  
Using the handle zoom  
1 Set the handle zoom switch B to VAR  
or FIX.  
z Tips  
• When you set the handle zoom switch B to  
VAR, you can zoom in or out at variable  
speed.  
• When you set the handle zoom switch B to  
FIX, you can zoom in or out at fixed speed  
set in [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 74).  
2 Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom  
in or out.  
b Notes  
• You cannot use the handle zoom lever A when  
the handle zoom switch B is set to OFF.  
• You cannot change the zoom speed of the power  
zoom lever D with the handle zoom switch B.  
Using the power zoom lever  
Move the power zoom lever D slightly for  
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster  
zoom.  
Using the zoom ring  
Wide view: (Wide angle)  
You can zoom at the desired speed by  
turning the zoom ring C. Fine adjustment  
is also possible.  
b Notes  
• Turn the zoom ring C at a moderate speed. If  
you turn it too fast, the zoom speed may lag  
behind the zoom ring rotation speed, or the  
operation sound of the zoom may also be  
recorded.  
Close view: (Telephoto)  
z Tips  
• The minimum distance required between your  
camcorder and the subject for focus is about  
1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about  
80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.  
• The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom  
positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about  
2 5/8 feet) from your camcorder.  
• When you set [FOCUS MACRO] to [OFF], you  
cannot focus on a subject within 80 cm (about 2  
5/8 feet) regardless of the zoom position (p. 74).  
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom  
lever D. If you move your finger off the power  
zoom lever D, the operation sound of the  
power zoom lever D may also be recorded.  
• You can increase the zoom speed of the power  
zoom lever D or the handle zoom A ([SPEED  
ZOOM], p. 74).  
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9 changes to  
cannot be adjusted any farther. 9  
changes to when the focus cannot be  
adjusted any closer.  
when the focus  
Adjusting the focus manually  
z Tips  
For focusing manually  
• It is easier to focus on the subject when you use  
the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever  
towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and  
then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom  
for recording.  
• When you want to record a close-up image of a  
subject, move the power zoom lever towards W  
(wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then  
adjust the focus.  
To restore automatic adjustment  
Set the FOCUS switch B to AUTO.  
9 disappears and the automatic focus  
adjustment is restored.  
You can adjust the focus manually for  
different recording conditions.  
Use this function in the following cases.  
– To record a subject behind a window covered  
with raindrops.  
Using automatic focus temporarily  
(Push auto focus)  
Record the subject while pressing and  
holding the PUSH AUTO button C.  
If you release the button, the setting returns  
to manual focusing.  
Use this function to shift the focus on one  
subject to another. The scenes will shift  
smoothly.  
– To record horizontal stripes.  
– To record a subject with little contrast between  
the subject and its background.  
– When you want to focus on a subject in the  
background.  
z Tips  
• The focal distance information (for when it is  
dark and hard to adjust the focus) appears for  
about 3 seconds in the following cases. (It will  
not be displayed correctly if you are using a  
conversion lens (sold separately)).  
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.  
– When you set the FOCUS switch B to  
MAN and 9 appears on the screen  
– When you rotate the focus ring while 9 is  
displayed on the screen.  
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2
During recording or standby, set  
the FOCUS switch B to MAN.  
9 appears.  
Rotate the focus ring A and  
adjust the focus.  
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Adjusting the image brightness  
Using the expanded focus (Expanded  
focus)  
[EXPANDED FOCUS] is assigned to the  
ASSIGN 7 button (p. 45).  
Press the ASSIGN 7 button.  
[EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the  
center of the screen is magnified by about  
2.0 times. It will be easier to confirm the  
focus setting during manual focusing. The  
screen returns to the original size when you  
press the button again.  
b Notes  
• Even though the image appears expanded on the  
screen, the recorded image is not expanded.  
z Tips  
• You can select a type of an expanded image  
displayed during the expanded focus  
([EXPANDED FOCUS TYPE], p. 82).  
You can adjust the image brightness by  
adjusting the iris, gain or shutter speed, or  
by reducing the light volume with the ND  
filter B.  
Focusing on a distant subject (Focus  
infinity)  
Slide the FOCUS switch B to INFINITY  
b Notes  
and hold it there.  
appears on the screen.  
• You cannot use the back light function and the  
spotlight function when iris, gain and shutter  
speed are adjusted manually.  
• [AE SHIFT] is not effective temporarily while  
you adjust the iris, gain and shutter speed all  
manually.  
To return to manual focus mode, release the  
FOCUS switch B. This function enables  
you to set focus on a distant subject even  
when the focus is automatically set on a  
close subject.  
Adjusting the iris  
b Notes  
• This function is only available during the  
manual focus. It is not available during the  
automatic focus.  
You can manually adjust the iris to control  
the volume of the light entering the lens. By  
adjusting the iris, you can change or close  
(
) the aperture of the lens, which is  
expressed as an F value between F1.6 and  
F11. The volume of the light increases the  
more that you open the aperture (decreasing  
F value). The volume of the light decreases  
the more that you close the aperture  
(increasing F value). The current F value  
appears on the screen.  
1 During recording or standby, set the  
AUTO/MANUAL switch H to  
MANUAL.  
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2 When the iris is automatically adjusted,  
press the IRIS button E.  
next to the gain value disappears, or  
the gain value appears on the screen.  
next to the iris value disappears, or  
the iris value appears on the screen.  
3 Set the gain switch F to H, M or L.  
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. 71).  
3 Adjust the iris with the iris ring A.  
When you assign [PUSH AUTO IRIS]  
to one of the ASSIGN buttons, you can  
automatically adjust the iris while  
pressing and holding that ASSIGN  
button. See page 45 for details on the  
ASSIGN button.  
To adjust the gain automatically  
Press the GAIN button C, or set the  
AUTO/MANUAL switch H to AUTO.  
z Tips  
The gain value disappears, or  
next to the gain value.  
appears  
• The F value becomes close to F3.4 as the zoom  
position changes from W to T even when you  
open the aperture by setting the F value lower  
than F3.4, such as F1.6.  
• The range of focus, an important effect of the  
aperture, is called the depth of field. The depth  
of field gets shallower as the aperture is opened,  
and deeper as the aperture is closed. Use the  
aperture creatively to obtain the desired effect in  
your photography.  
b Notes  
• When you set AUTO/MANUAL switch H to  
AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris,  
shutter speed, white balance) also become  
automatic.  
z Tips  
• When you record high definition image quality  
(HD) movies with the gain set to [-6dB] and  
play them back with the data code, the gain  
value is displayed as [---].  
• This is handy for making the background  
blurred or sharp.  
To adjust the iris automatically  
Press the IRIS button E, or set the AUTO/  
MANUAL switch H to AUTO.  
Adjusting the shutter speed  
You can manually adjust and fix the shutter  
speed. You can make a moving subject look  
still or emphasize the movement of a  
moving subject by adjusting the shutter  
speed.  
The iris value disappears, or  
next to the iris value.  
appears  
b Notes  
• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch H  
to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (gain,  
shutter speed, white balance) also become  
automatic.  
1 During recording or standby, set the  
AUTO/MANUAL switch H to  
MANUAL.  
2 Press the SHUTTER SPEED button D  
until the shutter speed value is  
highlighted.  
Adjusting the gain  
You can adjust the gain manually when you  
do not want to use the AGC (automatic gain  
control).  
3 Change the shutter speed displayed on  
the screen by turning the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial G.  
1 During recording or standby, set the  
AUTO/MANUAL switch H to  
MANUAL.  
You can adjust the shutter speed in a  
range of 1/3 second through 1/10000  
second.  
2 When the gain is automatically  
adjusted, press the GAIN button C.  
The denominator of the set shutter speed  
appears on the screen. For example,  
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[100] appears on the screen when you  
set the shutter speed to 1/100 second.  
The larger the value on the screen, the  
faster the shutter speed.  
The ND filter indicator will stop flashing  
and remain on the screen.  
If  
flashes, set the ND filter to OFF.  
The ND filter icon will disappear from the  
screen.  
4 Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial G to  
lock the shutter speed.  
b Notes  
To readjust the shutter speed, do steps  
2 to 4.  
• If you change the ND filters B during  
recording, the movie and sound may be  
distorted.  
• When adjusting the iris manually, the ND filter  
icon does not flash even if the light volume  
should be adjusted with the ND filter.  
z Tips  
• It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower  
shutter speed. Manual focusing with your  
camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended.  
• When recording under fluorescent lamps,  
sodium lamps, or mercury lamps, the picture  
may flicker or change colors, or may have  
horizontal bands of noise. You may be able to  
improve the situation by adjusting the shutter  
speed.  
• If the camcorder cannot detect the ND filter  
position (OFF/1/2/3),  
flashes on the screen.  
Make sure that the ND filter is set correctly.  
z Tips  
• While recording a bright subject, diffraction  
may occur if you close the aperture further  
down, resulting in a fuzzy focus (this is a  
common phenomenon with video cameras). The  
ND filter B suppresses this phenomenon and  
gives better recording results.  
To adjust the shutter speed  
automatically  
Press the SHUTTER SPEED button D  
twice, or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch  
H to AUTO.  
Adjusting to natural color (White  
balance)  
The shutter speed value disappears, or  
appears next to the shutter speed value.  
b Notes  
• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch H  
to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris,  
gain, white balance) also become automatic.  
Adjusting the volume of light  
(ND filter)  
You can record the subject clearly by using  
the ND filter B when the recording  
environment is too bright.  
The ND filters 1, 2 and 3 reduce the volume  
of light to about 1/4, 1/16 and 1/64,  
respectively.  
If  
flashes during the iris automatic  
adjustment, set the ND filter to 1. If  
flashes during the iris automatic  
adjustment, set the ND filter to 2. If  
flashes during the iris automatic  
adjustment, set the ND filter to 3.  
You can adjust and fix the white balance  
according to the lighting conditions of  
recording environment.  
You can store white balance values in  
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memory A (  
respectively. Unless a white balance is  
readjusted, values will remain even after the  
power has been turned off.  
When you select PRESET, [OUTDOOR],  
[INDOOR] or [MANU WB TEMP] is  
selected, according to which one you  
previously set with [WB PRESET] in the  
(CAMERA SET) menu.  
A) and memory B (  
B),  
Indicator  
Shooting conditions  
• Under the lighting  
conditions that change  
in many ways, such as  
a party hall  
• Under strong light,  
such as in a  
photography studio  
• Under sodium lamps  
or mercury lamps  
n
Indoor  
([INDOOR])  
• Color temperature can  
be set between 2300K  
and 15000K (the  
default setting is  
6500K).  
Color  
temperature  
([MANU WB  
TEMP])  
1
During recording or standby, set  
the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to  
MANUAL.  
2
3
Press the WHT BAL button A.  
z Tips  
• You can change the outdoor white balance  
setting by setting offset. Press (one push)  
(outdoor) is selected and  
turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial E to select an  
offset value from -7 (bluish) to 0 (normal, the  
default setting) to +7 (reddish). You can also set  
the white balance offset value from the menu  
([WB OUTDOOR LEVEL], p. 72).  
Set the white balance memory  
switch B to any one of  
PRESET/A/B.  
button C while  
Select A or B for recording with the  
white balance setting stored in memory  
A or B.  
• You can change the color temperature. Set [WB  
PRESET] to [MANU WB TEMP], and the  
white balance memory switch B to PRESET,  
Indicator  
Shooting conditions  
then press the  
(one push) button C. Turn  
• White balance values  
adjusted for light  
sources can be stored  
in memory A and  
memory B. Follow the  
steps in “To save the  
adjusted white balance  
B(p. 31).  
A
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial E until the desired  
temperature appears on the screen, then press  
the dial to set the temperature. You can also set  
the color temperature from the menu ([WB  
TEMP SET], p. 72).  
(Memory A)  
B
(Memory B)  
To save the adjusted white balance  
value in memory A or B  
• Recording neon signs  
or fireworks  
• Recording sunset/  
sunrise, just after  
sunset or just before  
sunrise  
1 Set the white balance memory switch to  
Outdoor  
([OUTDOOR])  
A (  
A) or B (  
B) in step 3 of  
“Adjusting to natural color (White  
balance).”  
2 Capture a white subject, such as white  
paper, full-screen in the same lighting  
condition as the one in which the subject  
is.  
• Under daylight color  
fluorescent lamps  
3 Press the  
(one push) button C.  
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A or  
B starts flashing rapidly. It  
Customizing the picture quality  
(Picture profile)  
will stay on when the white balance  
adjustment is completed and the  
adjusted value is stored in  
B.  
A or  
b Notes  
• When a white balance adjustment value has not  
been obtained successfully, A or  
B
turns from rapid flashing to slow flashing.  
Adjust the subject appropriately and set the  
shutter speed to auto or around 1/50, then try  
adjusting the white balance again.  
• It may take a long time to adjust the white  
balance, depending on the recording conditions.  
If you want to perform a different operation  
before completing the adjustment, set the white  
balance memory switch B to another position  
to temporarily suspend white balance  
adjustment.  
To adjust the white balance  
automatically  
Press the WHT BAL button A or set the  
AUTO/MANUAL switch D to AUTO.  
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.  
Picture quality settings for different  
recording conditions have been stored in  
[PP1] through [PP6] as default settings.  
b Notes  
• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D  
to AUTO, other manual adjusted items (iris,  
gain, and shutter speed) also become automatic.  
b Notes  
• When you set [x.v.Color] in the  
(CAMERA SET) menu to [ON], the picture  
profile will be disabled.  
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To cancel the picture profile recording  
Select [OFF] in step 2 with the SEL/PUSH  
Picture profile  
number  
Recording condition  
EXEC dial A.  
PP1  
PP2  
PP3  
Default settings the same  
as when Picture Profile is  
[OFF]  
To change the picture profile  
You can change the settings stored in [PP1]  
through [PP6].  
Default settings the same  
as when Picture Profile is  
[OFF]  
1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button  
B.  
Example settings of  
pictures recorded by a  
professional shoulder  
camcorder with ITU-709  
gamma  
2 Select the PICTURE PROFILE number  
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.  
3 Select [SETTING] with the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial A.  
4 Select an item to be adjusted with the  
PP4  
Example settings of  
pictures recorded by a  
professional handy  
camcorder with PD  
gamma  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.  
5 Adjust the picture quality with the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial A.  
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other  
PP5  
PP6  
Example settings of  
pictures recorded on  
cinema color negative film  
items.  
7 Select [  
RETURN] with the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial A.  
Example settings of  
pictures screened with  
cinema color print film  
8 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC  
dial A.  
A picture profile indicator appears.  
1
2
During standby, press the  
PICTURE PROFILE button B.  
Select a picture profile number  
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.  
You can record with the settings of the  
selected picture profile.  
3
Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial A.  
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BLACK LEVEL  
To set the black level.  
Item  
Description and settings  
[MASTER BLACK]  
Sets the master black level.  
-15 to +15  
[BLACK R]  
[BLACK G]  
[BLACK B]  
Sets the black level of Rch.  
[MASTER BLACK] + [BLACK R] is the black level of Rch.  
-15 to +15  
Sets the black level of Gch.  
[MASTER BLACK] + [BLACK G] is the black level of Gch.  
-15 to +15  
Sets the black level of Bch.  
[MASTER BLACK] + [BLACK B] is the black level of Bch.  
-15 to +15  
GAMMA  
To select a gamma curve.  
Item  
Description and settings  
[STANDARD]  
[CINEMATONE1]  
[CINEMATONE2]  
[ITU709]  
Standard gamma curve  
Gamma curve 1 for producing tone of film camera images  
Gamma curve 2 for producing tone of film camera images  
Gamma curve that corresponds to ITU-709. Gain in low intensity area:  
4.5  
[G5.0]  
[PD]  
Gamma curve with 5.0 of a low intensity area gain  
Gamma curve for producing tone similar to DSR-PD series  
Gamma curve similar to x.v.Color  
[x.v.]  
BLACK GAMMA  
To correct gamma in low intensity area.  
Item  
Description and settings  
[RANGE]  
Selects a correcting range.  
HIGH / MIDDLE / LOW  
[LEVEL]  
Sets the correcting level.  
-7 (maximum black compression) to +7 (maximum black stretch)  
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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.  
Item  
Description and settings  
[MODE]  
Selects a mode either automatic or manual.  
[AUTO]  
: to set the knee point and slope automatically.  
[MANUAL] : to set the knee point and slope manually.  
[AUTO SET]  
Sets the maximum point and sensitivity in the automatic mode.  
[MAX POINT]  
: Sets the maximum point.  
90% to 100%  
[SENSITIVITY] : Sets the sensitivity.  
HIGH/MIDDLE/LOW  
[MANUAL SET]  
Sets the knee point and slope manually.  
[POINT]  
: Sets the knee point.  
75% to 105%  
[SLOPE]  
: Sets the knee slope.  
-5(gentle) to +5(steep)  
COLOR MODE  
To set type and level of colors.  
Item  
Description and settings  
Selects a type of colors.  
[STANDARD] : Standard colors  
[TYPE]  
[CINEMATONE1] : Film camera image-like colors good with  
[GAMMA] set to [CINEMATONE1]  
[CINEMATONE2] : Film camera image-like colors good with  
[GAMMA] set to [CINEMATONE2]  
[ITU709 MATRIX]: Colors corresponding to ITU-709  
[LEVEL]  
Sets a color level when you set [TYPE] to the settings other than  
[STANDARD].  
1 (close to color settings of [STANDARD]) to 8 (color settings of the  
selected type)  
COLOR LEVEL  
To set the color level.  
Item  
Description and settings  
-7 (light) to +7 (dark), -8: black and white  
COLOR PHASE  
To set the color phase.  
Item  
Description and settings  
-7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish)  
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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. This function is effective even if you set  
[COLOR LEVEL] to [-8] (black and white).  
Item  
[R]  
[G]  
[B]  
[C]  
[M]  
[Y]  
Description and settings  
-7 (light red) to +7 (deep red)  
-7 (light green) to +7 (deep green)  
-7 (light blue) to +7 (deep blue)  
-7 (light cyan) to +7 (deep cyan)  
-7 (light magenta) to +7 (deep magenta)  
-7 (light yellow) to +7 (deep yellow)  
WB SHIFT  
To set items for the white balance shift.  
Item  
Description and settings  
Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift.  
[FILTER TYPE]  
[LB-CC]  
[R-B]  
: Film type (color conversion and correction)  
: Video type (correction of R and B levels)  
[LB[COLOR TEMP]] Sets a color temperature offset value.  
-9 (bluish) to +9 (reddish)  
[CC[MG/GR]]  
Sets a color correct offset value.  
-9 (greenish) to +9 (magentish)  
[R GAIN]  
Sets an R level.  
-9 (low R level) to +9 (high R level)  
[B GAIN]  
Sets a B level.  
-9 (low B level) to +9 (high B level)  
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DETAIL  
To set items for the detail.  
Item  
Description and settings  
[LEVEL]  
Sets the detail level.  
-7 to +7  
[MANUAL SET]  
[ON/OFF]  
[ON]  
: Turns on and off the manual detail adjustment.  
: Enables the manual detail adjustment (automatic  
optimization will not be performed).  
[OFF]  
: Disables the manual detail adjustment.  
[V/H BALANCE] : Sets the vertical (V) and horizontal (H) balance of  
DETAIL.  
-2 (off to the vertical (V) side) to +2 (off to the  
horizontal (H) side)  
[B/W BALANCE]: Selects the balance of the lower DETAIL (B) and  
the upper DETAIL (W).  
TYPE 1 (off to the lower DETAIL (B) side) to  
TYPE 5 (off to the upper DETAIL (W) side)  
[BLACK LIMIT] : Sets the limit level of the lower DETAIL (B).  
0 (Low limit level: likely to be limited) to 7 (High  
limit level: not likely to be limited)  
[WHITE LIMIT] : Sets the limit level of the upper DETAIL (W).  
0 (Low limit level: likely to be limited) to 7 (High  
limit level: not likely to be limited)  
[CRISPENING] : Sets the crispening level.  
0 (shallow crispening level) to 7 (deep crispening  
level)  
[HI-LIGHT DETAIL]:  
Sets the DETAIL level in the high intensity areas.  
-2 to +2  
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SKINTONE DETAIL  
To adjust the detail of skintone areas to reduce wrinkles.  
Item  
Description and settings  
[ON/OFF]  
Suppresses details in skin-tone areas to reduce wrinkles. Select [ON]  
when you want to use this function. You can also select other areas.  
[LEVEL]  
Sets the adjustment level.  
1 (less adjust the detail) to 8 (more adjust the detail)  
[COLOR SEL]  
Sets color items for the detail adjustment.  
[PHASE]  
: Sets the color phase.  
0 (purple) t 32 (red) t 64 (yellow) t  
96 (green) t 127 (blue)  
: Sets the color range.  
[RANGE]  
0 (selects no color), 1 (narrow: selects a single  
color) to 31 (wide: selects multiple colors in  
similar color phases and saturation)  
The detail will not be adjusted when you set  
[RANGE] to 0.  
[SATURATION] : Sets the color saturation.  
0 (selects a light color) to 31 (selects a deep color)  
[REVERSE]  
: Reverses the selected color range.  
If you execute this function when a color has been  
selected, colors that have not been selected will be  
selected instead.  
[Y LEVEL]  
[Y RANGE]  
: Sets the color brightness.  
0 (selects a dark color) to 31 (selects a bright  
color)  
: Sets the color brightness range.  
1 (narrows the brightness range) to 32 (expands  
the brightness range)  
COPY  
To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number.  
RESET  
To reset the picture profile to the default setting.  
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To copy the picture profile setting to  
another picture profile number  
Audio setup  
See page 32 for the location of the buttons.  
1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button  
B.  
2 Select the picture profile number that  
you want to copy from with the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial A.  
3 Select [SETTING] t [COPY] with  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.  
4 Select the number of the picture profile  
that you want to copy to with the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial A.  
5 Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial A.  
6 Select [ RETURN] t [OK] with the  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.  
To reset the picture profile settings  
You can reset the picture profile settings by  
each picture profile number. You cannot  
reset all picture profile settings at once.  
See page 32 for the location of the buttons.  
1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button  
B.  
2 Select the number of the picture profile  
that you want to reset with the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial A.  
Channel setting  
1 Select input sources with the CH1 (INT  
MIC/INPUT1) switch C and the CH2  
(INT MIC/INPUT1/INPUT2) switch  
D.  
3 Select [SETTING] t [RESET] t  
[YES] t [  
RETURN] t [OK]  
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.  
See the table below for the recording  
channels.  
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When the CH1 switch is set to INT  
MIC  
LINE: For inputting sound from an  
audio device  
MIC: For inputting sound from an  
external microphone that does  
not support the +48V power  
source.  
MIC+48V:For inputting sound from a  
device that supports the +48V  
power source including the  
supplied microphone.  
CH2 switch  
Input channel and source  
position  
INT MIC Internal  
microphone  
(L)  
CH1  
Internal  
microphone  
(R)  
CH2*  
When you connect a microphone to the  
INPUT2 jack, set the INPUT2 switch to  
an appropriate position for that  
microphone.  
INPUT1  
INPUT2  
Internal  
microphone  
(mono)  
CH1  
XLR INPUT1  
CH2**  
CH1  
b Notes  
Internal  
microphone  
(mono)  
• Do not operate the INPUT1/INPUT2 switches  
during recording to prevent noise from being  
recorded.  
XLR INPUT2  
CH2**  
• When you connect a device that supports the  
+48V power source to the INPUT1 or INPUT2  
jack, set the INPUT1/INPUT2 switches to MIC  
prior to connecting the device. When you  
disconnect the device, set the INPUT1/INPUT2  
switch to MIC first, then disconnect it.  
When the CH1 is set to INPUT1  
CH2 switch  
Input channel and source  
position  
• When you connect a microphone that does not  
support the +48V power source to the INPUT1  
or INPUT2 jack, set the INPUT1/INPUT2  
switch to MIC. If you use it with the INPUT1/  
INPUT2 switch set to MIC+48V, it may be  
damaged or the recorded sound may be  
distorted.  
INT MIC XLR INPUT1  
CH1  
Internal  
microphone  
(mono)  
CH2**  
INPUT1  
INPUT2  
XLR INPUT1  
CH1  
CH2**  
Adjusting the volume  
You can adjust the volume of an internal  
microphone or a microphone connected to  
the INPUT1/INPUT2 jacks.  
XLR INPUT1  
XLR INPUT2  
CH1  
CH2**  
* The recording level of channel 2 is  
synchronized with that of channel 1 when only  
the internal microphone is used. The recording  
level of channel 2 is controlled with the CH1  
(AUDIO LEVEL) dial and the CH1 (AUTO/  
MAN) switch.  
z Tips  
• See page 10 for details on attaching the supplied  
microphone, and page 39 on the CH1 (INT  
MIC/INPUT1) and the CH2 (INT MIC/  
INPUT1/INPUT2) switches.  
**You can adjust the recording levels of channel 1  
and channel 2 separately.  
1 Set the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2) switch  
E of the channel to be adjusted to  
MAN.  
2 Set the INPUT1 switch B to an  
appropriate position for the microphone  
connected to the INPUT1 jack A.  
appears on the screen.  
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2 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial F to  
adjust the volume during recording or  
standby.  
triangulates successfully, it will record the  
location information at the time movies  
were recorded.  
To restore automatic adjustment  
Set the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2) switch E  
of the manually adjusted channel to AUTO.  
b Notes  
• The indicator changes according to the strength  
of GPS signal reception.  
z Tips  
• To check other audio settings, press the  
STATUS CHECK button G.  
• You can select [LINEAR PCM] or [DOLBY  
DIGITAL] when recording in high definition  
image quality (HD). (The default setting is  
[LINEAR PCM]. See page 78 for details.)  
Tri-  
angulating  
status  
GPS  
GPS reception status  
indicators  
Function  
off  
No  
The GPS switch is set  
indicator to OFF, or the GPS  
receiver is not  
• For other settings, see the  
menu (p. 78).  
(AUDIO SET)  
functioning normally.  
Difficult  
The camcorder  
cannot find a GPS  
signal, therefore, it  
cannot triangulate.  
Use the camcorder in  
an open area.  
Setting the headphone sound  
Searching  
The camcorder is  
searching the GPS  
signal. It may take  
several minutes until  
the camcorder  
You can select the channel, CH1 or CH2, to  
output from the headphone.  
triangulates.  
See [HEADPHONE OUT] on the sound at  
STEREO MIX (p. 78).  
Tri-  
angulating  
The camcorder is  
receiving a weak GPS  
signal.  
Tri-  
angulating  
The camcorder is  
receiving a GPS  
signal, and can  
acquire location  
information.  
Acquiring location information  
(HXR-NX5E/NX5P)  
Tri-  
angulating  
The camcorder is  
receiving a strong  
GPS signal, and can  
acquire location  
information.  
• The GPS switch 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  
Set the GPS switch to ON.  
appears, and your camcorder starts  
trying to triangulate. When your camcorder  
information, set the GPS switch to OFF.  
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• If the GPS indicator does not become a  
triangulating status indicator even after several  
minutes, the camcorder is having trouble with  
receiving GPS signals. You may start recording  
if you do not need to record location  
information, or go to a location with access to  
the open sky.  
A recording of the length selected as the  
recording time is stretched by 4 times  
and recorded as a slow-motion movie.  
Recording ends when [Recording...]  
disappears from the screen.  
• The camcorder can hardly receive GPS signals  
indoors or near tall buildings. Go to a location  
with access to the open sky and turn on the GPS  
switch again.  
To cancel [SMOOTH SLOW REC], press  
the MODE button.  
• Even if the camcorder is turned off, the GPS  
function is working as long as the GPS switch is  
set to ON. Make sure that the GPS switch is set  
to OFF during take off and landing of an  
airplane.  
To change the setting  
Press the MENU button, and select the  
setting to be changed.  
• Even if a triangulating status indicator is  
displayed, the camcorder may not record the  
GPS information continuously, depending on  
the condition of GPS signal reception.  
x
REC MODE  
You can select the record mode from [1080/  
50i FX], [1080/50i FH], [1080/50i HQ], or  
[1080/50i LP] for smooth slow recording.  
x REC TIMING  
Recording with the SMOOTH  
SLOW REC function  
You can use this to select when recording  
starts in relation to when the record button  
(handle record button) is pressed.  
Fast moving subjects and actions, which  
cannot be captured under the general  
recording conditions, can be recorded in  
smooth moving slow-motion.  
This is useful for recording fast actions  
such as a golf or tennis swing.  
[START TRIGGER]*  
1
2
Press the MODE button.  
[END TRIGGER]  
* The default setting is [START TRIGGER].  
On the LCD screen, select  
[CAMERA] t [SMOOTH SLOW  
REC].  
b Notes  
• Sounds cannot be recorded.  
• The shutter speed is automatically set to 1/215  
second when you start [SMOOTH SLOW  
REC]. (You cannot set a slower shutter speed  
than 1/215 second.)  
• The recording time may be shorter than the set  
time, depending on recording conditions.  
• The image quality is lower than with the regular  
recording.  
• The simultaneous recording on the memory card  
and the flash memory unit is not available.  
3
4
Select the recording media and  
image quality t recording time.  
You can select the recording time from  
[3sec], [6sec] and [12sec].  
Press the record button.  
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• The longer the recording time, the poorer the  
image quality.  
Select [RESET] in step 2 of “Presetting  
• The camcorder does not perform relay recording  
with the memory cards during [SMOOTH  
SLOW REC]. If the space on the memory card  
is insufficient, the camcorder records movies  
only as long as there is space available.  
• The time of the movie recorded using  
[SMOOTH SLOW REC] is recorded after being  
converted to slow-motion, not the time when the  
movie is actually shot.  
• Progressive recording is not available for  
[SMOOTH SLOW REC]. The progressive  
setting is changed to the interlace setting  
automatically.  
• [SMOOTH SLOW REC] is not available when  
the recording format of high definition image  
quality (HD) is set to 720/50p.  
To reset the time code using the  
Wireless Remote Commander  
You can reset the time code (00:00:00:00)  
also by pressing the TC RESET button on  
the Wireless Remote Commander.  
Presetting the user bit  
1 Select [UB PRESET] with the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial.  
2 Select [PRESET] with the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial.  
3 Select the first 2 digits with the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial.  
• Even if you change the record mode with  
[
REC MODE], the record mode of the  
4 Set other digits by repeating step 3.  
standard definition image quality (SD) does not  
change.  
5 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC  
dial.  
Setting time data  
To reset the user bit  
The camcorder records movies  
accompanied by time data, such as time  
code and user bit.  
You can reset the user bit (00 00 00 00).  
Select [RESET] in step 2 of “Presetting  
Display the setting screen by pressing the  
MENU button t select  
(TC/UB SET)  
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
Synchronizing the time code of this  
camcorder with that of another  
camcorder  
Presetting the time code  
You can synchronize the time code of this  
camcorder with the time code of another  
camcorder.  
The camcorder that generates the time code  
must be set to FREE RUN (the time code  
advances regardlessly).  
1 Select [TC PRESET] with the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial.  
2 Select [PRESET] with the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial.  
3 Select the first 2 digits with the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial.  
1 Set [TC RUN] and [TC MAKE] in  
(TC/UB SET) as follows:  
• [TC MAKE]: [PRESET]  
You can set the time code between  
00:00:00:00 and 23:59:59:24.  
4 Set other digits by repeating step 3.  
• [TC RUN]: [FREE RUN]  
5 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC  
2 Set the TC LINK switch of this  
camcorder to IN, and connect the TC  
LINK IN/OUT jack and the TC OUT  
jack of the other camcorder with a  
cable.  
dial.  
To reset the time code  
You can reset the time code (00:00:00:00).  
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This camcorder  
The other  
camcorder  
Synchronizing the time code of  
another camcorder with that of this  
camcorder  
You can synchronize the time code of  
another camcorder with the time code of  
this camcorder.  
The camcorder that generates the time code  
must be set to FREE RUN (the time code  
advances regardlessly).  
1 Set the time code of this camcorder with  
[TC RUN] and [TC MAKE] in  
(TC/UB SET).  
2 Set the TC LINK switch of this  
camcorder to OUT, and connect the TC  
LINK IN/OUT jack and the TC IN jack  
of the other camcorder with a cable.  
The time code of this camcorder  
synchronizes with that of the connected  
camcorder. [TC IN] appears on this  
camcorder screen.  
The other  
This camcorder  
Following conditions must be satisfied  
to input time code.  
camcorder  
• The TC LINK switch is set to IN, and there  
are input time code data.  
• Recording standby  
• The frame rate of this camcorder time code  
and that of the input time code are the same.  
• The input time code is advancing.  
b Notes  
• The output time code from the TC LINK IN/  
OUT jack are as follows:  
– 50i/25p: 25-frame  
The time code remains synchronized, even if  
the other camcorder is disconnected.  
b Notes  
z Tips  
• Connect the camcorders when both camcorders  
are recording standby.  
• You can output time code from this camcorder  
also when the camcorders are connected via the  
SDI jacks.  
• If the frame rate of the input time code differ  
from that of this camcorder, or the input time  
code is not advancing, the input time code is not  
regarded as effective time code. The input time  
code to the TC LINK IN/OUT jack are as  
follows:  
– 50i/25p: 25-frame  
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Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons  
Some functions can be assigned to the  
ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a  
ASSIGN 4-6 buttons  
single function to any one of the ASSIGN 1  
to 7 buttons.  
ASSIGN 1-3 buttons  
Functions you can assign to the  
ASSIGN buttons  
The buttons in parentheses indicate that the  
functions are assigned to the buttons by  
default.  
• EXPANDED FOCUS (p. 28) (ASSIGN 7  
button)  
• PUSH AUTO IRIS (p. 28)  
• HYPER GAIN (p. 71)  
• IRIS RING ROTATE (p. 72)  
• AE SHIFT (p. 72) (ASSIGN 5 button)  
• BACK LIGHT (p. 73)  
• SPOTLIGHT (p. 73)  
• STEADYSHOT (p. 73)  
• FOCUS MACRO (p. 74)  
• D.EXTENDER (p. 75)  
• FADER (p. 75)  
• COLOR BAR (p. 76)  
ASSIGN 7/  
EXPANDED  
• ZEBRA (p. 81) (ASSIGN 4 button)  
• PEAKING (p. 81)  
FOCUS button  
• MARKER (p. 81)  
• REC LAMP[F] (p. 86)  
• REC LAMP[R] (p. 86)  
• VISUAL INDEX (p. 47) (ASSIGN 6 button)  
• MODE (p. 57)  
1
2
Press the MENU button B.  
Select  
(OTHERS) t [ASSIGN  
BUTTON] with the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial A.  
3
Select the ASSIGN button to  
which you want to assign a  
function with the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial A.  
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45  
               
[--------] appears if no function is assigned  
to the ASSIGN button.  
4
Select the function that you want  
to assign with the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial A.  
5
6
7
Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial A.  
Select [  
RETURN] with the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial A.  
Press the MENU button B to hide  
the menu screen.  
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Playback  
VISUAL INDEX button  
ASSIGN 6/VISUAL INDEX button  
You can play back movies as follows:  
MODE button  
VOLUME button  
1
Slide the POWER switch to ON.  
Press and hold the  
green button.  
2
Press the VISUAL INDEX button.  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after a few seconds.  
Recording media  
Playback mode  
Previous  
Next  
Thumbnail  
(movie)  
Current movie  
You can display the VISUAL INDEX screen also by pressing the MODE button, followed  
by touching [PLAY] t [VISUAL INDEX] on the screen.  
You can turn on or off the time and date display on the thumbnails by pressing the  
DISPLAY button.  
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Playback (Continued)  
3
Play back movies.  
1 Touch the recording media you want to play back.  
: Memory card A  
: Memory card B  
: 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.  
The first touch will show the information on the movie at the lower part of the screen.  
ADate and time of recording started  
BResolution  
CFrame rate  
DRecord mode  
EDuration  
FTime code of recording started  
Time code will not be displayed correctly when you play back recording media with no time  
code, or recording media with time code that your camcorder does not support.  
GGPS data (HXR-NX5E/NX5P)  
Appears on the movie that was recorded with the GPS switch set to ON.  
HLPCM recording  
Appears when audio is recorded in Linear PCM. This does not appear for movies in the  
standard definition image quality (SD).  
i appears with the movie that has been most recently played back or recorded. If you touch the  
movie with i, you can continue playback from the previous time.  
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Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.  
Previous  
Stop  
Next  
Fast forward  
Pause/Play  
Fast reverse  
b Notes  
• You may not be able to play back movies recorded on other camcorders.  
z Tips  
• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX  
screen.  
• Touch  
/
during pause to play back movies slowly.  
• As you repeat touching  
/
during playback, movies are played back as fast as about 5 times  
t about 10 times t about 30 times t about 60 times.  
• Reduced-size images which enable you to view many movies at the same time on the VISUAL INDEX  
screen are called “thumbnails.”  
• You can operate playback using the PREV/PLAY/NEXT/STOP/PAUSE/SCAN/SLOW buttons on the  
camcorder.  
To adjust the volume  
Adjust the volume with the VOLUME buttons.  
To return to the recording mode  
Press the VISUAL INDEX button.  
Viewing still images  
You can create still images by capturing scenes from movies that you recorded on your  
View still images.  
1 Touch the recording media you want to view.  
: Memory card A  
: Memory card B  
: Flash memory unit  
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Playback (Continued)  
2 Touch the playback mode, then select  
(still image).  
Playback mode  
3 Touch twice the thumbnail of the still image you want to view.  
The first touch will show the information on the still image at the lower part of the screen.  
ADate and time of recording  
BResolution  
CImage size  
DPlayback folder  
EPlayback folder edge  
Indicates that this is the first or the last page of the playback folder. This does not appear  
when there is only 1 playback folder.  
FGPS data (HXR-NX5E/NX5P)  
Appears on a still image that was created from a movie recorded with the GPS switch set to  
ON.  
B appears on a still image recorded on a memory card.  
Your camcorder displays the selected still image.  
Next  
VISUAL INDEX  
Previous  
50  
Changing/checking the settings in your  
camcorder  
Displaying recording data (Data  
code)  
You can display information, including  
date, time, camera data and GPS  
triangulation data (HXR-NX5E/NX5P)  
automatically stored during recording on  
the screen during playback.  
Press the DATA CODE button A  
during playback or pause.  
The screen changes like “date and time  
display t camera data display t GPS  
triangulation data (HXR-NX5E/NX5P) t  
no display” as you press the button.  
Changing the screen  
A SteadyShot  
You can turn on and off the display of the  
time code, and other information on the  
screen.  
B Exposure  
appears during playback of the  
movie recorded with the iris, gain or  
shutter speed automatically adjusted.  
appears during playback of the  
movie recorded with the iris, gain or  
shutter speed manually adjusted.  
Press the DISPLAY button B.  
The screen indicators turn on (displayed)  
and off (not displayed) as you press the  
button.  
In the recording mode, the screen changes  
like “detailed display t simple display t  
no display” as you press the button.  
C Iris  
appears in the iris value display  
area during playback of the movie  
recorded with the iris manually adjusted  
to its maximum value.  
D Gain  
E Shutter speed  
F White balance  
z Tips  
• You can display the screen indicators during  
playback on a TV. Select [ALL OUTPUT] of  
[DISPLAY OUTPUT] (p. 84).  
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51  
             
appears during playback of the  
movie recorded with [MANU WB  
TEMP].  
Displaying the settings in your  
camcorder (Status check)  
You can check the settings of the following  
items.  
• Audio setup such as microphone volume  
level (p. 78)  
• Output signal setup ([VIDEO OUT], etc.)  
• Functions assigned to the ASSIGN  
buttons (p. 45)  
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.  
• When GPS triangulation data is displayed,  
latitude, longitude, date and time of recording  
are displayed in the data code area (HXR-  
NX5E/NX5P).  
• Camera setup (p. 71)  
• Record button setup (p. 23)  
You can check the record button setting.  
• You can select UTC time or local time for the  
date and time display with [GPS TIME  
DISPLAY] in the menu (HXR-NX5E/NX5P).  
• If you record without receiving GPS data, [-- --  
----] and [--:--:--] will be displayed (HXR-  
NX5E/NX5P).  
• Recording media information  
You can check the estimated used and free  
spaces.  
• Battery Info  
You can check the remaining capacity of  
the attached battery.  
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1
2
Press the STATUS CHECK button  
D.  
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial C  
until a desired display shows up  
on the screen.  
AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t  
CAMERA t REC BUTTON SET t  
MEDIA INFO t BATTERY INFO  
Setup items are displayed according to  
the settings of the camcorder when it is  
turned on.  
To hide the display  
Press the STATUS CHECK button D.  
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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.  
You do not need an audio cable to connect a monitor that supports SDI audio input via an SDI  
cable. If the monitor does not support SDI audio input, you must connect the red and white  
jacks with an audio cable. When you connect the monitor with the component video cable,  
you must connect the red and white jacks with an A/V connecting cable.  
Set  
(REC/OUT SET) menu t [VIDEO OUT] t [OUTPUT SELECT] to output signals  
from the respective jacks.  
Monitor/TV  
To audio/video  
input jacks  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
To component  
input jacks  
Component video cable  
(supplied)  
To HDMI input  
jack  
HDMI cable (sold  
separately)  
To SDI jack  
Signal flow  
75 Ω (ohms) coaxial cable  
(commercially available)  
54  
     
b Notes  
• Select the jack to output signals with [OUTPUT SELECT].  
[OUTPUT SELECT]  
setting  
SDI OUT  
HDMI OUT  
COMPONENT OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
[SDI]  
a
-
a
a
-
-
*1  
-
*2  
[HDMI]  
-
-
*3  
[COMPONENT]  
-
a
-
[VIDEO]  
-
-
-
a
1
*
*
When the HDMI OUT jack is not connected, signals are output from the COMPONENT OUT jack.  
2
When the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT OUT jacks are not connected, signals are output from the  
VIDEO OUT jack.  
3
*
When the COMPONENT OUT jack is not connected, signals are output from the VIDEO OUT jack.  
• Output resolution depends on the settings of [SDI/HDMI/COMPONENT].  
Output resolution  
[SDI/HDMI/  
HD/SD COMPONENT]  
setting  
COMPONENT  
SDI OUT  
HDMI OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
OUT  
720p  
1080i  
576p  
576i  
576i  
576i  
576p  
576i  
720p/576i  
720p  
1080i  
720p  
1080i  
576p  
576i  
576i  
576i  
576p  
576i  
576i  
576i  
576i  
576i  
576i  
576i  
576i  
576i  
1080i/576i  
HD  
576p  
No output  
576i  
576i  
720p/576i  
576i  
1080i/576i  
576i  
SD  
576p  
No output  
576i  
576i  
• If you set [SDI/HDMI/COMPONENT] to [576p], no signals are output from the SDI OUT jack.  
• 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.  
• Images and sounds may not be reproduced correctly on some monitors or TVs.  
• Do not connect the output jacks of the camcorder with the output jacks of the monitor or TV. A  
malfunction may be caused.  
• This camcorder is not compatible with “BRAVIA” sync.  
z Tips  
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals. The  
HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio.  
Continued ,  
55  
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR)  
Use a 21-pin adaptor (commercially available) to view playback images.  
TV/VCR  
56  
Editing  
Operating the MODE menu  
You can edit the recorded movies, format  
recording media, etc.  
4
Touch the desired item.  
Example: [DELETE]  
MODE button  
POWER switch  
5
Operate following the  
instructions on the screen.  
MODE button  
To hide the MODE menu screen  
Touch  
, or press the MODE button.  
To return to the previous screen  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Press the MODE button.  
Touch  
.
3
Touch the desired category.  
Example: [EDIT] category  
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Protecting recorded images (Protect)  
Protect movies and still images to avoid  
deleting them by mistake.  
To undo the protection of movies and  
still images  
Touch the movie or still image marked with  
- in step 4.  
- disappears.  
z Tips  
• You can also protect movies and still images by  
pressing the MENU button on the VISUAL  
INDEX screen or the playback screen.  
1
2
3
Press the MODE button.  
Touch [EDIT] t [PROTECT].  
To protect movies, touch [MOVIE  
PROTECT] t select the desired  
recording media and image  
quality.  
To protect still images, touch [PHOTO  
PROTECT] t select the desired  
recording media.  
4
Touch the movies or still images  
to be protected.  
- is displayed on the selected images.  
z Tips  
• Press and hold the image down to preview  
the image. Touch  
previous screen.  
to return to the  
• You can select up to 100 images at one time.  
5
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
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Using the Playlist of movies  
b Notes  
The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of  
the movies that you have selected.  
The original movies are not changed even if  
you edit or erase the movies added to the  
Playlist.  
• Do not remove the battery pack, the AC  
Adaptor/Charger or the recording media that  
contains the movies from your camcorder  
during the operation. It may damage the  
recording media.  
• You cannot add still images to a Playlist.  
Creating the Playlist  
z Tips  
b Notes  
• You can add a maximum of 999 high definition  
image quality (HD) movies, or 99 standard  
definition image quality (SD) movies to the  
Playlist.  
• High definition image quality (HD) movies and  
standard definition image quality (SD) movies  
are added to individual Playlists.  
• You can also add movies by pressing the  
MENU button on the VISUAL INDEX screen,  
the playback screen or the Playlist screen.  
1
2
Press the MODE button.  
Playing the Playlist  
Touch [EDIT] t [PLAYLIST EDIT]  
t [ADD] t select the desired  
recording media and image  
quality.  
1
2
Press the MODE button.  
Touch [PLAY] t [PLAYLIST] t  
select the desired recording  
media and image quality.  
3
Touch the movie to be added to  
the Playlist.  
Movies added to the Playlist appear.  
is displayed on the selected movies.  
3
Touch the movie you want to play  
back.  
The Playlist is played back from the  
selected movie to the end, then the  
screen returns to the Playlist screen.  
z Tips  
• Press and hold the image down to preview  
the image. Touch  
previous screen.  
to return to the  
To erase unnecessary movies from  
the Playlist  
1 Press the MODE button.  
4
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
2 Touch [EDIT] t [PLAYLIST EDIT]  
t [ERASE] t select the desired  
recording media and image quality.  
• To erase all the movies from the Playlist,  
touch [EDIT] t [PLAYLIST EDIT] t  
Continued ,  
59  
           
(Continued)  
Capturing still images  
from a movie  
You can save a selected frame from a  
recorded movie as a still image.  
[ERASE ALL] t select the desired  
recording media and image quality.  
3 Touch the movie to be erased from the  
list.  
1
2
Press the MODE button.  
is displayed on the selected movies.  
Touch [EDIT] t [PHOTO  
CAPTURE] t select the desired  
recording media and image  
quality.  
z Tips  
• Press and hold the image down to preview  
the image. Touch  
previous screen.  
to return to the  
4 Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
z Tips  
3
4
Touch the movie to be captured.  
• Even if you erase a movie from a Playlist, the  
original movie is not deleted.  
• You can also erase movies by pressing the  
MENU button on the Playlist screen or the  
Playlist playback screen.  
The selected movie starts playback.  
Touch  
at the point where  
you want to capture.  
To change the order within the Playlist  
The movie pauses. Play and pause  
1 Press the MODE button.  
toggles as you press  
.
2 Touch [EDIT] t [PLAYLIST EDIT]  
t [MOVE] t select the desired  
recording media and image quality.  
After you select the point with  
fine adjustment with  
, make  
/
.
3 Touch the movie to be moved.  
is displayed on the selected movies.  
z Tips  
• Press and hold the image down to preview  
the image. Touch  
previous screen.  
to return to the  
4 Touch  
.
Returns to the beginning of the selected  
movie  
5 Select the destination with B/b.  
6 Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
z Tips  
5
Touch  
.
• When you select multiple movies, the movies  
are moved following the order appearing in the  
Playlist.  
• You can also reorder movies by pressing the  
MENU button on the Playlist screen.  
The captured still image is saved on the  
recording media selected for movies.  
When capturing is finished, the screen  
returns to pause.  
• To continue capturing, touch  
, then  
repeat steps from step 4.  
• To capture a still image from another movie,  
touch , then repeat steps from step 3. If  
you change the recording media and the  
60  
     
Dividing a movie  
You can divide a movie at a designated  
point.  
image quality of the movies, start again  
from the beginning.  
6
Touch  
t
.
1
2
Press the MODE button.  
Touch [EDIT] t [DIVIDE] t  
select the desired recording  
media and image quality.  
b Notes  
• The image size is fixed depending on the image  
quality of the movie:  
– [2.1M] with high definition image quality  
(HD)  
– [0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition  
image quality (SD)  
– [VGA(0.3M)] in 4:3 with standard definition  
image quality (SD)  
• The recording media where you want to save  
still images should have enough free space.  
• The recording date and time of captured still  
images is the same as the recording date and  
time of the movies.  
• If the movie you are capturing from has no data  
code, the recording date and time of the still  
image will be the date and time you captured  
from the movie.  
3
4
Touch the movie to be divided.  
The selected movie starts playback.  
Touch  
at the point where you  
want to divide.  
The movie pauses. Play and pause  
toggles as you press  
.
After you select the point with  
fine adjustment with  
, make  
/
.
Returns to the beginning of the selected  
movie  
5
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
b Notes  
• You cannot restore movies once they are  
divided.  
• Do not remove the battery pack, the AC  
Adaptor/Charger or the recording media that  
contains the movies from your camcorder  
during the operation. It may damage the  
recording media.  
Continued ,  
61  
     
Dividing a movie (Continued)  
Deleting movies and  
still images  
You can free media space by deleting  
movies and still images from recording  
media.  
• A slight difference may occur from the point  
where you touch  
and the actual dividing  
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing  
point based in about half-second increments.  
• If you divide the original movie, the movie  
added to the Playlist will also be divided.  
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. It may damage  
the recording media.  
• You cannot delete protected movies and still  
images. Undo the protection of the movies and  
still images to delete them, before you try to  
delete them (p. 58).  
z Tips  
• You can also divide a movie by pressing the  
MENU button on the VISUAL INDEX screen  
or the playback screen of movies.  
• If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist  
(p. 59), the movie added to the Playlist is  
deleted also from the Playlist.  
• Save important movies and still images in  
advance (p. 88).  
z Tips  
• You can select up to 100 images at one time.  
• To delete all data recorded on the recording  
media and recover all the recordable space of  
the media, format the media (p. 65).  
1
2
3
Press the MODE button.  
Touch [EDIT] t [DELETE].  
To delete movies, touch [MOVIE  
DELETE] t select the desired  
recording media and image  
quality.  
To delete still images, touch [PHOTO  
DELETE] t select the desired  
recording media.  
4
Touch the movies or still images  
to be deleted.  
is displayed on the selected images.  
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Dubbing movies/  
copying still images  
Dubbing movies  
You can dub movies recorded on the  
memory card to the flash memory unit.  
Insert the memory card, and attach the flash  
memory unit to your camcorder before the  
operation.  
z Tips  
b Notes  
• Press and hold the image down to preview  
• If there is no image database file on the flash  
memory unit, you cannot dub movies. in this  
case, press the MODE button, then touch  
[MANAGE MEDIA] t [REPAIR IMAGE DB  
the image. Touch  
previous screen.  
to return to the  
FILE] t [  
], to create the image database  
file.  
5
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
• 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.  
To delete all movies/still images at  
one time  
z Tips  
• The original movie will not be deleted after  
dubbing.  
In step 3, touch [MOVIE DELETE ALL]  
t select the desired recording media and  
image quality t [YES] t [YES] t  
.
• To delete all still images at one time, touch  
[PHOTO DELETE ALL] t select the desired  
recording media t [YES] t [YES] t  
1
2
Press the MODE button.  
.
b Notes  
• Protected movies and still images are not  
deleted from the recording media.  
Touch [DUB/COPY] t [MOVIE  
DUB].  
z Tips  
• You can also delete images by pressing the  
3
Touch the type of dubbing.  
MENU button on the VISUAL INDEX screen  
or the playback screen of movies and still  
images.  
[DUB by select]: To select movies and  
dub  
[DUB ALL]: To dub all movies  
recorded  
4
5
Touch the recording media and  
the image quality of the movie to  
be dubbed.  
Select the movie to be dubbed.  
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63  
     
[DUB by select]: Touch the movie to be  
dubbed, and mark it with . You can  
select multiple movies.  
3
Touch the type of copying.  
[COPY by select]: To select still images  
and copy  
[COPY ALL]: To copy all still images  
recorded  
4
5
Touch the recording media of the  
still image to be copied.  
Estimated remaining capacity of the flash  
memory unit  
Select the still image to be  
copied.  
z Tips  
• Press and hold the image down to preview  
[COPY by select]: Touch the still image  
to be copied, and mark it with . You  
can select multiple still images.  
the image. Touch  
previous screen.  
to return to the  
When you select [DUB ALL], follow  
the instructions on the screen.  
z Tips  
• Press and hold the image down to preview  
the image. Touch  
previous screen.  
to return to the  
6
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
When you select [COPY ALL], follow  
the instructions on the screen.  
Copying still images  
6
Touch  
t [YES] t  
.
You can copy still images recorded on the  
memory card to the flash memory unit.  
Insert the memory card, and attach the flash  
memory unit to your camcorder before the  
operation.  
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.  
1
2
Press the MODE button.  
Touch [DUB/COPY] t [PHOTO  
COPY].  
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Formatting the  
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  
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.  
• To avoid the loss of important images, you  
should save them (p. 88) before formatting the  
recording media.  
recording media, it is recommended that  
you perform a [  
MEDIA EMPTY]/  
[
MEDIA EMPTY]/[ MEDIA  
EMPTY] operation.  
• Protected movies and still images are also  
deleted.  
b Notes  
• If you perform this operation, all stored data are  
deleted. To avoid the loss of important images,  
they should be saved (p. 88) before the  
operation.  
• You cannot perform this operation unless you  
connect the AC Adaptor/Charger to the wall  
outlet (wall socket).  
• Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor/  
Charger. Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor/  
Charger during the operation.  
1
2
Press the MODE button.  
Touch [MANAGE MEDIA] t  
[MEDIA FORMAT].  
3
4
Touch the recording media to be  
formatted.  
• Do not apply any vibrations or shocks to your  
camcorder during this operation.  
1
Operate the camcorder on an  
outside power source using the  
AC Adaptor/Charger (p. 13).  
Touch [YES] t [YES] t  
.
b Notes  
• While [Executing...] is displayed, do not operate  
the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC  
Adaptor/Charger, or remove the recording  
media from your camcorder. (The access lamp  
is lit or flashing while formatting recording  
media.)  
2
3
4
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Press the MODE button.  
Touch [MANAGE MEDIA] t  
[MEDIA FORMAT].  
5
Touch the recording media to be  
formatted.  
The format screen appears.  
Continued ,  
65  
       
(Continued)  
Repairing the image  
database file  
This function checks the management  
information and the consistency of movies  
and still images on the recording media, and  
repairs any inconsistencies found.  
6
Press and hold the STOP button  
for more than 3 seconds.  
b Notes  
The media empty screen appears.  
• 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.  
STOP button  
1
2
Press the MODE button.  
Touch [MANAGE MEDIA] t  
[REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE].  
3
4
Touch the recording media you  
want to check the management  
file.  
7
Touch [YES] t [YES] t  
.
Touch [YES].  
b Notes  
The management file check starts.  
• It may take from several minutes to several  
hours to empty recording media, depending on  
the capacity. You can check the actual time  
required on the LCD screen.  
Touch  
and quit the management  
file check if no inconsistency is found.  
• If you stop the operation while [Executing...]  
appears, be sure to complete the operation by  
performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or emptying  
when you use the recording media next time.  
5
Touch [YES].  
After [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
b Notes  
• If you stop the operation while [Repairing the  
Image Database File] appears, be sure to  
complete the operation as described above when  
you use the recording media next time.  
66  
     
Using the Menu  
Operating the menu  
You can change various settings or make  
detailed adjustments using the menu items  
displayed on the screen.  
3
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial  
until the icon of the desired menu  
is highlighted, then press the dial  
to select the menu.  
MENU button  
V/v/B/b/EXEC buttons  
CAMERA SET (p. 71)  
REC/OUT SET (p. 77)  
TC/UB SET (p. 85)  
OTHERS (p. 86)  
POWER switch  
4
5
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial  
until the desired menu item is  
highlighted, then press the dial to  
select the item.  
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial/  
B/b buttons  
MENU button  
z Tips  
• You may select menu items also with the B/b  
buttons.  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to ON.  
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial  
until the desired setting is  
highlighted, then press the dial to  
confirm the setting.  
Press the MENU button.  
The menu screen appears.  
Continued ,  
67  
         
Operating the menu (Continued)  
6
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.  
68  
Menu items (Continued)  
(OTHERS) menu (p. 86)  
REC LAMP[F]  
REC LAMP[R]  
(SMOOTH SLOW REC)  
REC MODE  
REC TIMING  
(EDIT) menu (p. 58, 59, 61,  
PROTECT  
ADD TO PLAYLIST  
DIVIDE  
DELETE  
DELETE ALL  
(PLAYLIST EDIT) menu  
ADD  
MOVE  
ERASE  
ERASE ALL  
* HXR-NX5E/NX5P only  
70  
(CAMERA SET)  
menu  
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the  
recording conditions (GAIN SET/BACK  
HYPER GAIN  
When you set this function to [ON]  
(
), you can increase the gain to its  
limit. The default setting is [OFF].  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 67 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
b Notes  
• During the hyper gain, the picture quality will  
be reduced due to noise.  
• This function returns to the default setting when  
you switch the format, perform the function by  
the MODE button, or turn off the camcorder.  
• When you record a high definition image  
quality (HD) movie with [HYPER GAIN] set to  
[ON] and play it with the data code, the gain  
value is displayed as [---].  
Press the MENU button t select  
(CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial.  
GAIN SET  
z Tips  
You can set gain values for H, M and L  
positions of the GAIN switch. The default  
settings of [H], [M] and [L] are 18 dB, 9 dB  
and 0 dB, respectively.  
• It is recommended to use this function with  
manual focus.  
• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN  
button (p. 45).  
1 Select [H], [M] or [L] with the SEL/  
PUSH EXEC dial.  
AGC LIMIT  
2 Set the gain value with the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial, and press the dial.  
You can select the upper limit for the Auto  
Gain Control (AGC) from [OFF] (21 dB,  
the default setting), [18dB], [15dB],  
You can select the value between -6 dB  
and 21 dB by 3 dB. The larger the value,  
the higher the gain.  
[12dB], [9dB], [6dB], [3dB] and [0dB].  
3 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC  
b Notes  
• If you adjust the gain manually, you cannot  
obtain the effect of [AGC LIMIT].  
dial.  
4 Press the MENU button to hide the  
menu screen.  
MINUS AGC  
SMOOTH GAIN  
When you set this function to [ON], the  
automatic gain control range can be  
You can set the transition speed at which  
the gain setting shifts from one value to  
another, set for the GAIN switch positions,  
when you switch the GAIN switch from a  
position to another. You can select the  
transition speed from [FAST], [MIDDLE]  
and [SLOW] or set to [OFF]. The default  
setting is [OFF].  
expanded to the negative range. Especially  
in a bright environment, minus gain control  
allows more suitable gain setting and  
enables low noise recording. The dynamic  
range of the camcorder is not reduced when  
you set [MINUS AGC] to [ON].  
BON  
Enables minus gain control (up to -3 dB)  
during automatic gain control, as required.  
Continued ,  
71  
                               
Press the MENU button t select  
(CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
OFF  
BINTELLIGENT  
Disables minus gain control during  
automatic gain control.  
Automatically adjusts the white balance so  
that scenes look natural for the light  
source.  
IRIS RING ROTATE  
HIGH  
Automatically adjusts the white balance  
while reducing redness or blueness.  
You can select the operating direction of  
the iris ring.  
MIDDLE  
LOW  
BNORMAL  
Makes images dark with clockwise  
rotation of the iris ring.  
Automatically adjusts the white balance  
while increasing redness or blueness.  
OPPOSITE  
Makes images dark with counter-  
clockwise rotation of the iris ring.  
b Notes  
• This is only effective when white balance is  
adjusted automatically.  
• [ATW SENS] is not effective under a clear sky  
or the sun.  
z Tips  
• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN  
button (p. 45).  
SMOOTH WB  
WB PRESET  
You can set the transition speed at which  
the color temperature values shifts from one  
value to another, set for the white balance  
memory switch positions, when you switch  
the white balance memory switch from a  
position to another. You can select the  
transition speed from [FAST], [MIDDLE]  
and [SLOW] or set to [OFF]. The default  
You can use the preset white balance. For  
more details, see page 30.  
WB OUTDOOR LEVEL  
You can set an offset value to adjust the  
outdoor white balance when you set [WB  
PRESET] to [OUTDOOR]. You can select  
the offset value from [-7] (bluish) -  
[0](normal) - [+7] (reddish). The default  
setting is [0].  
setting is [OFF].  
AE SHIFT  
x ON/OFF  
WB TEMP SET  
You can turn on or off the function. When  
[ON] is selected,  
and selected value  
You can set the color temperature between  
2300K and 15000K in 100K steps when  
you set [WB PRESET] to [MANU WB  
TEMP].  
appear on the screen.  
x LEVEL  
You can set an offset value to adjust the  
automatic exposure adjustment value from  
[-7] (dark) - [0] (standard) - [+7] (bright)  
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The  
default setting is [0].  
ATW SENS  
You can set the auto white balance  
operation under a reddish light source such  
as an incandescent lamp or candle, or under  
a bluish light source such as in outdoor  
shade.  
b Notes  
• This function is not effective while you adjust  
the iris, shutter speed and gain all manually.  
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• This function is not effective temporarily when  
[HYPER GAIN] is set to [ON].  
• [BACK LIGHT] is set to [OFF] if all of iris,  
gain, and shutter speed are adjusted manually.  
• [BACK LIGHT] is set to [OFF] when [HYPER  
GAIN] is set to [ON].  
z Tips  
• You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as  
[ON/OFF] (p. 45).  
z Tips  
• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN  
button (p. 45).  
AE RESPONSE  
You can select the speed at which the  
exposure is adjusted automatically  
following the changes in the brightness of  
the subject. You can select the speed from  
[FAST], [MIDDLE] and [SLOW]. The  
default setting is [FAST].  
SPOTLIGHT  
When you set this function to [ON] ( ),  
you can prevent overexposure of light while  
recording a subject under strong light, such  
as a stage. For example, you can prevent  
people's faces from being over-exposed.  
The default setting is [OFF].  
AUTO IRIS LIMIT  
b Notes  
• [SPOTLIGHT] is set to [OFF] when you set  
[BACK LIGHT] to [ON].  
• [SPOTLIGHT] is set to [OFF] if all of iris, gain,  
and shutter speed are adjusted manually.  
You can select the highest iris value for the  
automatic adjustment from [F11], [F9.6],  
[F8], [F6.8], [F5.6], [F4.8] and [F4]. The  
default setting is [F11].  
• [SPOTLIGHT] is set to [OFF] when [HYPER  
GAIN] is set to [ON].  
b Notes  
• This function is not effective during the manual  
iris adjustment.  
z Tips  
• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN  
button (p. 45).  
FLICKER REDUCE  
BON  
STEADYSHOT  
Reduces flickering. Flickering of the  
screen under a light source such as  
fluorescent lamps will be reduced.  
x SET  
BSTEADYSHOT  
You can activate the camera-shake  
reduction setting.  
OFF  
Not reduce flickering.  
b Notes  
ACTIVE STEADYSHOT (  
You can use the camera-shake reduction  
with more powerful effect.  
)
• Flickering may not be reduced for certain light  
sources.  
.
OFF  
Select [OFF] (  
BACK LIGHT  
) when you use a  
tripod (sold separately) to make images  
look natural.  
When you set this function to [ON] (.),  
you can correct backlighting. The default  
setting is [OFF].  
b Notes  
• [BACK LIGHT] is set to [OFF] when you set  
[SPOTLIGHT] to [ON].  
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Press the MENU button t select  
(CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
x STEADYSHOT TYPE  
You can select a type of camera-shake  
AF ASSIST  
reduction for different recording situations.  
When you set this function to [ON], you  
can temporarily focus manually using the  
focus ring during the auto focus adjustment.  
The default setting is [OFF].  
HARD  
Reduces camera shake considerably.  
This setting is not suitable for recording  
when you are using techniques like  
panning or tilting.  
b Notes  
• This function is effective only when the FOCUS  
switch is set to AUTO (p. 27).  
BSTANDARD  
Standard camera-shake reduction.  
FOCUS MACRO  
SOFT  
Reduces camera shakes moderately. Slight  
unsteadiness remains in movies, which  
make the movies look as they are.  
When you set this function to [ON], you  
can focus on a subject within 80 cm (about  
2 5/8 feet). The default setting is [ON].  
When you set this function to [OFF]  
WIDE CONVERSION  
(
), you can set fine focus on a  
This item is provided for a wide  
conversion lens (sold separately), and  
especially effective for Sony wide  
conversion lens.  
subject further than 80 cm regardless of the  
zoom position, although you will lose focus  
on a subject within 80 cm.  
z Tips  
x ACTIVE STEADYSHOT TYPE  
You can select a type of powerful camera-  
shake reduction for different recording  
situations.  
• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN  
button (p. 45).  
HANDLE ZOOM  
BSTANDARD  
Reduces camera shakes more powerfully  
while you are walking or moving around.  
You can select the zoom speed for the FIX  
position of the handle zoom switch from [1]  
(slow) through [8] (fast). The default setting  
is [3].  
WIDE CONVERSION  
This item is provided for using a wide  
conversion lens (sold separately) in  
[ACTIVE STEADYSHOT] mode, and  
especially effective for Sony wide  
conversion lens.  
SPEED ZOOM  
When you set this function to [ON], you  
can increase the zoom speed of the power  
zoom lever and the handle zoom. The  
default setting is [OFF].  
b Notes  
• At the [ACTIVE STEADYSHOT] setting, the  
imaging field shifts slightly to the telephoto  
side, and the resolution will deteriorate slightly,  
as well.  
b Notes  
• When you set this function to [ON], the  
operation sound of the zoom may also be  
recorded.  
z Tips  
• You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as  
[SET] (p. 45).  
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D.EXTENDER  
Fading out  
Fading in  
When you set this function to [ON]  
(
), the displayed image becomes  
WHITE FADER  
about 1.5 times larger. The image quality  
decreases because the image is digitally  
processed. This function helps you to focus  
on far-away subjects such as a wild bird  
away at a distance. The default setting is  
[OFF].  
BLACK FADER  
b Notes  
• The function returns to the default setting when  
you switch the format, perform the function by  
the MODE button, or turn off the camcorder.  
• You cannot set this function when [HD 720/50p  
FX]/[HD 720/50p FH] is selected in [REC  
FORMAT] (p. 25).  
b Notes  
• This function is automatically set to [OFF] (the  
default setting) when you switch the format,  
perform the function by the MODE button, or  
turn off the camcorder.  
• You cannot set [FADER], when different media  
are selected for the record button and the handle  
record button in [REC BUTTON SET].  
• You cannot set this function when the remaining  
space of recording media is less than 1 minute.  
z Tips  
• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN  
button (p. 45).  
FADER  
z Tips  
You can add visual effects to transition  
between scenes.  
• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN  
button (p. 45).  
1 Select [WHITE FADER] or [BLACK  
FADER] during standby to fade in with the  
selected effect, or recording to fade out  
with the selected effect.  
2 Press the record button.  
The fader indicator stops flashing and  
disappears when the fading is complete.  
x.v.Color  
When you set this function to [ON]  
(
), you can record with the wider  
color range. Your camcorder can reproduce  
brilliant and vivid colors for flowers and the  
beautiful blue-green of tropical oceans.  
The default setting is [OFF].  
To cancel before starting the operation,  
select [OFF] in step 1.  
b Notes  
The setting will be cleared every time you  
press the record button.  
• The colors may not be well reproduced when  
you play back a movie recorded with this  
function set to [ON] on a TV that does not  
support x.v.Color.  
• You cannot set [x.v.Color] in the following  
cases:  
– When either memory card or flash memory  
unit is set to record in standard definition  
image quality (SD).  
– During recording movies  
• When you set [x.v.Color] to [ON], the picture  
profile will be disabled.  
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Press the MENU button t select  
(CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
COLOR BAR  
x ON/OFF  
When you select [ON], you can display  
color bars on the screen or record them on  
recording media. This function helps you to  
adjust colors when you view movies  
recorded with your camcorder on a TV or a  
monitor. The default setting is [OFF].  
TYPE 3  
b Notes  
• This function is automatically set to [OFF]  
when you switch the format, perform the  
function by the MODE button, or turn off the  
camcorder.  
• You cannot change the setting during recording  
or expanded focus operation, or when fader is  
set.  
TYPE 4 (75% brightness of TYPE 3)  
x TONE  
Outputs audio tone signals (1 kHz: full bit  
-18 dB) when you set [TONE] to [ON]. The  
default setting is [OFF].  
x TYPE  
Selects a type of the color bars.  
z Tips  
• You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as  
[ON/OFF] (p. 45).  
TYPE 1  
TYPE 2  
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(REC/OUT SET)  
menu  
Recording settings, input and output  
settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT)  
VIDEO OUT  
x OUTPUT SELECT  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
You can select the jack to the output signal.  
SDI  
See page 67 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
Press the MENU button t select  
(REC/OUT SET) with the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial.  
BHDMI  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
b Notes  
• When you switch the setting between [SDI] and  
[HDMI], the screen will go out momentarily,  
and the image and sound will be intermitted.  
REC SET  
You can select a recording format.  
x SDI/HDMI/COMPONENT  
You can select the resolution of the output  
signal from the SDI/HDMI/COMPONENT  
jacks.  
x
/
SET  
See page 24.  
x REC FORMAT  
See page 25.  
720p/576i  
B1080i/576i  
576p  
x REC BUTTON SET  
See page 23.  
x
WIDE REC  
576i  
You can set the aspect ratio when recording  
in standard definition image quality (SD).  
x DOWN CONVERT TYPE  
You can select a down convert type when  
you down-covert video signal.  
Use this function for outputting movies and  
still images recorded in 16:9.  
BON  
Records in 16:9.  
OFF (  
)
Records in 4:3. [MARKER] is set to [ON],  
and [ASPECT] to [4:3] automatically. In  
the case of [SMOOTH SLOW REC], black  
bands appear at both sides of the screen.  
BSQUEEZE  
Outputs a horizontally compressed image  
while maintaining its original height.  
LETTER BOX (16:9)  
LETTER BOX (15:9)  
LETTER BOX (14:9)  
LETTER BOX (13:9)  
Outputs a vertically compressed image  
while maintaining its original aspect ratio.  
b Notes  
• When recording in high definition image quality  
(HD), the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9.  
• When [  
[MARKER] is set to [ON] and the [ASPECT]  
4:3 indicator appears automatically. At the same  
time, when [CENTER], [SAFETY ZONE], or  
[GUIDEFRAME] is not set to [OFF], a marker  
is displayed in accordance with the setting. If  
you do not want to display a marker, set  
[MARKER] to [OFF] (p. 81).  
WIDE REC] is set to [OFF],  
EDGE CROP  
Outputs the central portion of the original  
image by cropping its right and left edges.  
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(AUDIO SET) menu  
Press the MENU button t select  
(REC/OUT SET) with the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial.  
Settings for the audio recording  
(
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 67 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
Press the MENU button t select  
(AUDIO SET) with the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial.  
b Notes  
• When you view a movie recorded in standard  
definition image quality (SD) with [  
WIDE  
REC] set to [ON] on a standard 4:3 TV, images  
of the movie may appear horizontally  
compressed while maintaining its original  
height. In such a case, select LETTER BOX or  
[EDGE CROP].  
• If you change the setting from [SQUEEZE] to  
another option, or from another option to  
[SQUEEZE], the screen will go out  
momentarily, and the image and sound will be  
intermitted.  
AUDIO FORMAT  
You can set the audio format for high  
definition image quality (HD) recording.  
x SD-SDI SET  
BLINEAR PCM (  
Records in Linear PCM system.  
)
VIDEO INDEX  
Superimposes the index signal, including  
aspect ratio and signal system, on the SDI  
output signal. The default setting is  
[ON].  
DOLBY DIGITAL (  
Records in Dolby Digital system.  
)
b Notes  
BRP188 ATC  
• Audio format is fixed to [DOLBY DIGITAL]  
with the standard definition image quality (SD)  
recording.  
Superimposes RP188 ATC (Ancillary  
Time Code) on the SDI output signal. The  
default setting is [ON].  
VITC LINE SEL  
AUDIO LIMIT  
Set the vertical blanking line of the SD  
video signal to record VITC (Vertical  
Interval Time Code) between 9 and 22.  
The default setting is [19].  
You can set the clipping-noise reduction  
function for CH1/CH2.  
BOFF  
Disables the function.  
ON  
Enables the function.  
b Notes  
• This function is available only when you set the  
AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2) switch to MAN.  
HEADPHONE OUT  
You can set the sound to output to the  
headphone when the HEADPHONE  
MONITOR switch is set to STEREO MIX.  
BSTEREO  
Outputs in stereo.  
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and INPUT2 switches are both set to MIC or  
both set to LINE (p. 39).  
MONO  
Outputs in monaural.  
x AUDIO MANUAL GAIN  
You can select either linked or separate  
audio level control of CH1 and CH2 when  
using an external microphone.  
INT MIC SET  
x INT MIC SENS  
You can set recording sensitivity of the  
internal microphone.  
BSEPARATE  
Separately controls the audio levels of  
CH1 and CH2. Sound inputs from CH1  
and CH2 will be recorded as separate  
sound.  
BNORMAL  
Sensitivity that is normally used in  
professional recordings.  
HIGH  
LINKED (  
)
Sensitivity that is normally used in  
consumer recordings.  
appears on the status check  
screen.  
Controls the audio level of CH1 linked  
with that of CH2. Sound inputs from CH1  
and CH2 will be recorded as a set of sound  
such as stereo sound.  
status check screen.  
appears on the  
M
x INT MIC WIND  
b Notes  
BOFF  
• This function is available when the CH1 and  
CH2 switches are set to MAN and the INPUT1  
and INPUT2 switches are both set to MIC or  
both set to LINE (p. 39).  
• When you select [LINKED], you can adjust the  
volume with the AUDIO LEVEL dial of CH1  
(p. 39).  
Disables wind noise reduction.  
ON  
Enables wind noise reduction.  
appears on the status check screen.  
XLR SET  
x INPUT1 TRIM  
You can adjust the input signal level from  
INPUT1.  
You can select from [-18dB], [-12dB],  
[-6dB], [0dB], [+6dB] and [+12dB]. The  
default setting is [0dB].  
x XLR AGC LINK  
You can select either linked or separate  
AGC (Auto Gain Control) of CH1 and CH2  
when using an external microphone.  
BSEPARATE  
b Notes  
• The setting is not effective when you set the  
INPUT1 switch to LINE.  
Separately applies the AGC for CH1/CH2.  
Sound inputs from CH1/CH2 will be  
recorded as separate sound.  
LINKED (  
)
x INPUT1 WIND  
Applies the AGC of CH1 linked with that  
of CH2. Sound inputs from CH1/CH2 will  
be recorded as a set of sound such as stereo  
BOFF  
Disables wind noise reduction.  
sound.  
screen.  
appears on the status check  
A
ON  
Enables wind noise reduction.  
appears on the status check screen.  
b Notes  
• This function is available when the CH1 and  
CH2 switches are set to AUTO and the INPUT1  
b Notes  
• The setting is not effective when you set the  
INPUT1 switch to LINE.  
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Press the MENU button t select  
(AUDIO SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
x INPUT2 TRIM  
x INPUT2 WIND  
You can set INPUT2 in the same way as  
INPUT1.  
z Tips  
• -48 dBu is set as 0 dB in your camcorder.  
• Set INPUT TRIM to [0dB] for the supplied  
microphone.  
• The INPUT TRIM function adjusts the input  
level from an external microphone. When using  
a highly sensitive microphone or recording loud  
sound, set this to the minus side. When using a  
less sensitive microphone or recording quiet  
sound, set it to the plus side.  
• When recording loud sound, the sound may be  
distorted at either the input point or the  
recording point. If it is distorted at the input  
point, adjust the sound using the INPUT TRIM  
function. If it is distorted at the recording point,  
lower the total volume level manually.  
• If you set INPUT TRIM too far to the minus  
side, the microphone volume becomes too low,  
resulting in a poor signal to noise ratio.  
• Test the effect of the [AUDIO SET] function  
according to the microphone used or the sound  
field of the recording site before actual  
recording.  
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(DISPLAY SET)  
menu  
Display settings of the display and the  
x COLOR  
You can select peaking color from  
[WHITE], [RED] and [YELLOW]. The  
default setting is [WHITE].  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
See page 67 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
x LEVEL  
You can select a peaking sensitivity from  
[HIGH], [MIDDLE] and [LOW]. The  
default setting is [MIDDLE].  
b Notes  
Press the MENU button t select  
(DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH  
EXEC dial.  
• The enhanced outlines will not be recorded on  
the recording media.  
z Tips  
• You can focus more easily using this function in  
combination with the expanded focus function  
(p. 28).  
• You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as  
[ON/OFF] (p. 45).  
ZEBRA  
You can display a zebra pattern as a guide  
for adjusting brightness.  
x ON/OFF  
When you select [ON],  
and the  
MARKER  
brightness level appear on the screen. The  
zebra pattern will not be recorded with the  
image. The default setting is [OFF].  
x ON/OFF  
When you select [ON], you can display  
markers. The default setting is [OFF].  
Markers will not be recorded on the  
recording media.  
x LEVEL  
You can select the brightness level between  
70 and 100 or 100+. The default setting is  
[70].  
x CENTER  
When you select [ON], you can display a  
marker at the center of the screen. The  
default setting is [ON].  
z Tips  
• The zebra pattern is a strip pattern displayed  
over a part of an image on the screen when the  
part is higher than the preset brightness level.  
• You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as  
[ON/OFF] (p. 45).  
x ASPECT  
You can display markers at boundaries of  
display area defined by the aspect ratio,  
which you can select from [4:3], [13:9],  
[14:9], and [15:9]. The default setting is  
[OFF].  
PEAKING  
x ON/OFF  
When you select [ON],  
and you can display an image on the screen  
with its outlines enhanced. This function  
helps you to adjust the focus. The default  
setting is [OFF].  
appears  
x SAFETY ZONE  
When you select either one of [80% (16:9)],  
[80% (4:3)], [90% (16:9)] or [90% (4:3)],  
you can display markers at boundaries of  
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Press the MENU button t select  
(DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
display area that regular home TVs can  
display. The default setting is [OFF].  
CAMERA DATA DISPLAY  
When you set this function to [ON], you  
can constantly display the iris, gain and  
shutter speed settings on the screen. The  
default setting is [OFF].  
x GUIDEFRAME  
When you select [16:9] or [4:3], you can  
display frame markers that help you to  
check horizontal and vertical positions of a  
subject. The default setting is [OFF].  
b Notes  
• Only the time code is output to an external  
device via external output jacks when  
[MARKER] is set to [ON], even if [DISPLAY  
OUTPUT] is set to [ALL OUTPUT].  
• You cannot display markers under following  
conditions:  
– [EXPANDED FOCUS]  
– During [SMOOTH SLOW REC]  
– When the current time is displayed after the  
power is turned on  
• You can display markers only on the LCD panel  
and viewfinder. You cannot display them on an  
external device.  
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.  
• The displayed settings are different from the  
settings that will be displayed when you press  
the DATA CODE button (p. 51).  
z Tips  
AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY  
• You can display all types of markers at the same  
time.  
• You can obtain a balanced composition by  
positioning the subject at the cross points of the  
guideframe marker.  
When you set this function to [ON], you  
can display the audio level meter on the  
screen. The default setting is [ON].  
• You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as  
[ON/OFF] (p. 45).  
EXPANDED FOCUS TYPE  
You can set a type of the expanded focus  
display.  
Audio level meter  
BTYPE 1  
Simply enlarges images.  
ZOOM DISPLAY  
TYPE 2  
BBAR  
Enlarges and shows images in black and  
white.  
Displays a bar that indicates the zoom position.  
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z Tips  
NUMBER  
Displays a number (0 through 99) that  
indicates the zoom position.  
• Shutter speed slower than 360° are displayed in  
multiples of 360°, such as 360° × 2.  
LCD BRIGHT  
FOCUS DISPLAY  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen. Changes in the LCD brightness will  
not affect the brightness of recording  
images.  
You can select how to display the focal  
distance during manual focus.  
BMETER  
Displays the focal distance in meters.  
z Tips  
FEET  
• You can also turn off the LCD backlight (p. 15).  
Displays the focal distance in feet.  
LCD COLOR  
SHUTTER DISPLAY  
You can adjust the color level of the LCD  
panel. Changes in the LCD color level will  
not affect the color level of recording  
images.  
You can select how to display the shutter  
speed.  
BSECOND  
Displays the shutter speed in seconds.  
LCD BACKLIGHT LEVEL  
DEGREE  
Displays the shutter speed in degrees.  
You can adjust the backlight level of the  
LCD screen.  
The shutter speed equal to the period that  
your camcorder reads image data from the  
image sensor is defined as 360 degrees.  
The degree is calculated based on this  
definition and displayed.  
– When [REC FORMAT] is set to the  
followings, 1/50 second is defined as 360  
degrees.  
HD 1080/50i FX SD 576/50i HQ  
HD 1080/50i FH SD 576/50i HQ  
HD 1080/50i HQ SD 576/50i HQ  
HD 1080/50i LP SD 576/50i HQ  
HD 720/50p FX SD 576/50i HQ  
HD 720/50p FH SD 576/50i HQ  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
BRIGHT  
Brightens the LCD screen.  
b Notes  
• When you connect your camcorder to outside  
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically  
selected for the setting.  
• When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable  
time with the battery is slightly reduced.  
– When [REC FORMAT] is set to the  
followings, 1/25 second is defined as 360  
degrees.  
HD 1080/25p FX SD 576/25pSCAN HQ  
HD 1080/25p FH SD 576/25pSCAN HQ  
VF BACKLIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder.  
For details on [REC FORMAT], see page  
25.  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
b Notes  
BRIGHT  
Brightens the viewfinder screen.  
• When you press the DATA CODE button, the  
shutter speed will be displayed in seconds  
regardless of the setting of this function.  
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Press the MENU button t select  
(DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
b Notes  
UTC TIME  
Displays the coordinated universal time.  
• When you connect your camcorder to outside  
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically  
selected for the setting.  
b Notes  
• When you select [BRIGHT], the recordable  
time with the battery is slightly reduced.  
• In the case of still images, if you select [LOCAL  
TIME], the triangulated time is displayed as [---  
-----].  
VF COLOR  
DISPLAY OUTPUT  
BON  
You can select where to output the display  
information, such as time code.  
Displays images in the viewfinder in color.  
OFF  
BLCD PANEL  
Outputs the information to the LCD screen  
and viewfinder.  
Displays images in the viewfinder in black  
and white.  
VF POWERMODE  
ALL OUTPUT  
Outputs the information to the LCD  
screen, viewfinder, SDI output, HDMI  
output, component output and video  
output.  
BAUTO  
Turns on the viewfinder while you close  
the LCD panel or record in mirror mode.  
ON  
b Notes  
Always turns on the viewfinder.  
• Only the time code is output when [MARKER]  
is set to [ON] and a marker is displayed on the  
screen.  
REMAINING  
AUTO  
Displays the remaining recording time  
available for movies when you re-enter  
movie recording mode or switch to  
[SMOOTH SLOW REC]. When the  
remaining time is 5 minutes or more, the  
display goes off after 8 seconds.  
BON  
Always displays the remaining recording  
time available for movies.  
GPS TIME DISPLAY (HXR-NX5E/  
NX5P)  
You can select the GPS time as the data  
code.  
BLOCAL TIME  
Displays the time with the time difference  
compensated for. The local time with the  
summer time setting taken into account is  
displayed.  
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(TC/UB SET) menu  
(TC PRESET/UB PRESET, etc.)  
TC MAKE  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
BPRESET  
Records the newly set time code on the  
recording media.  
See page 67 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
Press the MENU button t select  
(TC/UB SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC  
dial.  
REGENERATE  
Reads the last time code of the previous  
recording from the recording media and  
records the new time code consecutively  
from the last time code during the  
backspace editing.  
TC PRESET  
The time code runs in [REC RUN] mode  
regardless of the setting of [TC RUN].  
See page 43.  
UB PRESET  
UB TIME REC  
See page 43.  
BOFF  
Does not save the actual time in the user  
bit code.  
TC RUN  
You can select how the time code advances.  
ON  
Saves the actual time in the user bit code.  
BREC RUN  
Advances the time code only during  
recording.  
Select this setting to record the time code  
continuous from the last time code of the  
previous recording.  
b Notes  
• The last 2 digits are fixed to 00 when it is set to  
[ON].  
FREE RUN  
Advances the time code regardless of  
operation of your camcorder.  
b Notes  
• Even if the time code advances in the [REC  
RUN] mode, the time code may not be recorded  
sequentially in the following cases:  
– When the recording format is changed.  
– When the images are recorded on the memory  
card and the flash memory unit  
simultaneously.  
– When the recording media is removed.  
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(OTHERS) menu  
Settings while recording or other basic  
settings (AREA SET/BEEP, etc.)  
DATE REC  
The default settings are marked with B.  
The indicators in parentheses appear when  
the items are selected.  
BOFF  
Does not superimpose the date and time on  
images.  
See page 67 for details on selecting  
menu items.  
ON  
Press the MENU button t select  
(OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC  
dial.  
Superimposes the date and time on images.  
z Tips  
• When zebra or peaking is activated, the date and  
time characters are affected by the signal, but  
properly recorded on images.  
ASSIGN BUTTON  
BEEP  
CLOCK SET  
BOFF  
Cancels the melody.  
ON  
Activates a melody when you start/stop  
recording, or when you are warned with  
warning indicators, etc.  
AREA SET  
You can adjust a time difference without  
stopping the clock. When you use your  
camcorder abroad, you can adjust the clock  
to the local time.  
REC LAMP[F] (Recording lamp  
[front])  
When you set this function to [OFF], you  
can turn off the front camera recording  
lamp. The default setting is [ON].  
SUMMERTIME  
You can change this setting without  
stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the  
time forward 1 hour.  
z Tips  
• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN  
button (p. 45).  
BOFF  
Does not set the summertime.  
REC LAMP[R] (Recording lamp  
[rear])  
ON  
Sets the summertime.  
When you set this function to [OFF], you  
can turn off the rear camera recording lamp.  
The default setting is [ON].  
LANGUAGE  
You can select the language to be used on  
the LCD screen.  
z Tips  
• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN  
button (p. 45).  
z Tips  
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]  
(simplified English) in case that you cannot find  
your native tongue among the options.  
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REMOTE CONTROL  
When you set this function to [ON], you  
can use the supplied Wireless Remote  
Commander (p. 121). The default setting is  
[ON].  
z Tips  
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from  
responding to a command sent by another  
remote control unit.  
OPERATION TIME  
Displays the total hours of operation in 10-  
hour increments.  
CALIBRATION  
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CSoannvecitinnggwithima Caomgpuetesr with a computer  
Preparing a computer (Windows)  
Hard disk  
You can perform following operations  
using “Content Management Utility.”  
Disk volume required for installation:  
Approximately 100 MB  
Only the NTFS or exFAT file system can be  
used for importing videos or registering  
them for viewing.  
• Importing images to a computer  
• Viewing imported images  
To save movies using a computer, install  
the software from the supplied CD-ROM  
“Content Management Utility” beforehand.  
Use commercially available software to edit  
images or create discs.  
Display  
Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots  
Others  
USB port (this must be provided as standard,  
High-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible))  
(CD-ROM drive is necessary for  
installation)  
Step 1 Checking the computer system  
OS*1  
Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows  
Vista SP2*3/Windows 7  
*1 Standard installation is required. Operation is  
not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a  
multi-boot environment.  
CPU  
Use an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.20 GHz CPU or  
faster to play back videos with high  
definition image quality (HD) in the FX  
mode.  
Videos with high definition image quality  
(HD) recorded in other than the FX mode  
may be played back with a slower CPU.  
Depending on the performance of your video  
card, videos with high definition image  
quality (HD) recorded using the FX mode  
may be played back with a slower CPU than  
that recommended above.  
For the following operations, an Intel  
Pentium III 1GHz or faster is necessary.  
– Importing movies to the computer  
– Processing with standard definition image  
quality (SD)  
*2 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not  
supported.  
*3 Starter (Edition) is not supported.  
b Notes  
• Operation with all computer environments is not  
assured.  
• The supplied software “Content Management  
Utility” is not supported by Macintosh  
computers.  
Step 2 Installing the supplied software  
“Content Management Utility”  
Install “Content Management Utility”  
before connecting your camcorder to a  
computer.  
1 Confirm that your camcorder is not  
Memory  
connected to the computer.  
For Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or  
more is recommended.) However, 256 MB  
or more is sufficient for processing only the  
movies with standard definition image  
quality (SD).  
2 Turn on the computer.  
• Log on as an Administrator for installation.  
• Close all applications running on the  
computer before installing the software.  
3 Place the supplied CD-ROM “Content  
Management Utility” in the disc drive of  
your computer.  
For Windows Vista/Windows 7: 1 GB or  
more  
The installation screen appears.  
• If the screen does not appear, click [Start]  
t [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My  
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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].  
qd Remove the CD-ROM from the  
6 Confirm the license agreement, and if  
computer.  
you accept the terms, click [Next].  
To disconnect your camcorder from  
the computer  
7 Select the drive or folder to install the  
application, then click [Next].  
8 Select the option to create the desk-top  
1 Click the  
icon at the bottom right of  
shortcut, then click [Next].  
the desktop of the computer t [Safely  
remove USB Mass Storage Device-  
Drive].  
9 Turn on your camcorder, then connect  
the camcorder to the computer using the  
supplied USB cable.  
2 Touch [END] t [YES] on the  
camcorder screen.  
3 Disconnect the USB cable.  
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on  
the camcorder screen automatically.  
0 Touch [  
] or [  
] on the camcorder  
screen.  
• If the [USB SELECT] screen does not  
appear, press the MODE button, then touch  
[MANAGE MEDIA] t [USB  
CONNECT].  
qa Click [Next].  
qs Follow the on-screen instructions to  
install the software.  
• Restart the computer if required to complete  
the installation.  
When the installation is completed, the  
following icon will appear, depending  
on the selection in step 8.  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the flow chart below.  
1 Check your camcorder, referring to the items on pages 90 to 98.  
2 Disconnect the power source, reconnect the power source after about 1 minute and turn  
on your camcorder.  
3 Press the RESET button (p. 120) 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  
The power does not turn on or abruptly turns off.  
• Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 12).  
• Use the AC Adaptor/Charger to connect to a wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 12).  
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor/Charger from the wall outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery  
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.  
• Press the RESET button (p. 120) using a sharp-pointed object.  
The camcorder gets warm.  
• The camcorder may get warmer while you use it. This is not a malfunction.  
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.  
• Ambient temperature is too high or too 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. 12, 107).  
• The indicated time may not be correct in certain circumstances. For example, when you open  
or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.  
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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. 12, 107).  
The image remains on the LCD screen.  
• This occurs if you disconnect the DK-415 cable or remove the battery pack without turning  
off the power first. This is not a malfunction.  
The image in the viewfinder is not clear.  
• Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly (p. 16).  
The image in the viewfinder has disappeared.  
• If you set [VF POWERMODE] to [AUTO], the finder light remains off while the LCD panel  
is open (p. 84).  
The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function.  
• Set [REMOTE CONTROL] to [ON] (p. 87).  
• Remove any obstructions between the Wireless Remote Commander and the remote sensor  
of the camcorder.  
• Keep strong light sources, such as sunlight or overhead lighting, away from the remote  
sensor, otherwise the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly.  
• Insert a fresh battery in the compartment with its +/– terminals matching those of the  
compartment (p. 121).  
Another video device malfunctions when you use the supplied Wireless  
Remote Commander.  
• Select a commander mode other than DVD2 for your video device.  
• Cover the sensor of your video device with black paper.  
When a device is connected to the REMOTE jack, the camcorder or the device  
does not operate properly.  
• The connected device may react slowly to some operations, such as zooming.  
• If you disconnect the cable from the device while the cable is still connected to the  
camcorder’s REMOTE jack, the camcorder may not restore the proper settings. Disconnect  
the cable also from the camcorder’s REMOTE jack.  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
Memory card/flash memory unit  
The remaining movie recording indicator is not displayed.  
• Set [  
(p. 84).  
REMAINING] to [ON] to always display the remaining movie recording indicator  
The camcorder does not operate with the memory card inserted.  
• The memory card was formatted on a computer. Format it on this camcorder (p. 65).  
The data file name is incorrect, or flashing.  
• The file is damaged.  
• Use a file format supported by your camcorder (p. 104).  
The recording media indicator is flashing.  
• Something wrong happened to one of recording media. Stop recording of all recording media,  
and repair the database file.  
Images on the recording media cannot be deleted.  
• You can select no more than 100 images to be deleted on the edit screen.  
• The images are protected. Release the protect function (p. 58).  
Recording  
The recording does not start when you press the record button.  
• The playback screen is displayed. Finish playback operation (p. 47).  
• There is no empty space on the recording media. Replace the recording media with new one,  
delete unnecessary images (p. 62) or format the recording media (p. 65).  
• Total number of movie scenes exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder (p. 102).  
Delete unnecessary images (p. 62).  
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it  
for a while in a cool place.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and leave it  
for a while in a warm place.  
• A particular record button is selected to start/stop recording. Check the record button setting  
(p. 23).  
• Something wrong happened to one of recording media. Stop recording of all recording media,  
and repair the database file.  
The handle zoom does not work.  
• Set the handle zoom switch to FIX or VAR (p. 26).  
The access lamp remains lit even after recording was stopped.  
• Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the memory card.  
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The imaging field looks different.  
• The imaging field may look different depending on the condition of your camcorder. This is  
not a malfunction.  
The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time  
of the recording media.  
• Depending on the recording conditions, the time available for recording may be shorter, for  
example when recording a fast moving object, etc. (p. 101).  
The camcorder does not keep the setting changes .  
• Some menu items return to the default setting when the power is turned off (p. 69).  
• The LCD backlight setting and 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.  
There is a time difference between the point when the record button is pressed  
and the point that the recording movie is started or stopped actually.  
• On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press  
the record button and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a  
malfunction.  
There are time differences in recording start/stop points of the simultaneously  
recorded movies.  
• When you do the simultaneous recording with [  
] or [ ], there may be slight time lags in the recorded movies.  
This is not a malfunction.  
/
SET] set to [  
:
:
:
:
The aspect ratio (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be changed.  
• The aspect ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9 (wide).  
Automatic focus does not function.  
• Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO to enable the automatic focus function (p. 27).  
• Adjust the focus manually if the automatic focus does not work properly (p. 27).  
[This function is currently not available.] appears when selecting a function on  
the MODE menu.  
• Try again after finishing all tasks currently selected on the MODE menu.  
• If 720 is selected as [REC FORMAT] for [SMOOTH SLOW REC], select 1080 as [REC  
FORMAT].  
Menu items are grayed out or do not work.  
• You cannot select grayed out display items in the current recording/playback situation.  
Continued ,  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
• There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously. The following list shows  
examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items.  
Cannot use  
Situation  
[BACK LIGHT],  
[SPOTLIGHT], [ON/  
OFF] of [AE SHIFT]  
All of iris, gain, and shutter speed are set manually.  
[HYPER GAIN] is set to [ON].  
[FADER]  
The record button and the handle record button are set to  
different recording media.  
The camcorder is unable to record images.  
The recording media has less than 1 minute of remaining  
capacity.  
[COLOR BAR] is set to [ON].  
[ZEBRA], [PEAKING],  
[CAMERA DATA  
DISPLAY]  
[COLOR BAR] is set to [ON].  
[ON/OFF] of [MARKER] [EXPANDED FOCUS] is set to [ON].  
While the date and time are displayed when the power is turned  
on.  
[LCD BACKLIGHT  
LEVEL],  
AC power source is being used.  
[VF BACKLIGHT]  
[TC PRESET]  
[TC MAKE] is set to [REGENERATE].  
When inputting time code, [TC RUN] is set to [FREE RUN]  
and [TC MAKE] is set to [PRESET].  
[UB TIME REC]  
Date and time are not set.  
Date and time are not set.  
[AREA SET],  
[DATE REC],  
[SUMMERTIME]  
[x.v.Color]  
[
/
SET] is set to [HD-SD] or [SD-HD].  
[COLOR BAR]  
Movies are being recorded.  
[FADER] is selected.  
[EXPANDED FOCUS] is set to [ON].  
[D.EXTENDER]  
[REC FORMAT] is set to [HD 720/50p FX] or [HD 720/50p  
FH].  
Iris, gain, shutter speed, or white balance cannot be adjusted manually.  
• Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL.  
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen.  
• This phenomenon appears when using a slow shutter speed (p. 29). This is not a malfunction.  
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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.  
The LCD screen is too bright, and the subject cannot be seen.  
• Set [BACK LIGHT] to [OFF].  
• Set [HYPER GAIN] to [OFF].  
The LCD screen is too dark, and the subject cannot be seen.  
• Press and hold the DISPLAY button for a few seconds to turn on the backlight (p. 15).  
Horizontal stripes appear on the image.  
• This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury  
lamp. This is not a malfunction. This can be improved by changing the shutter speed (p. 29).  
The image appears divided horizontally.  
• This occurs when you light the subject using a flash. This can be avoided by using a shutter  
speed as slow as possible (p. 29).  
Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen.  
• This can be improved by adjusting the shutter speed (p. 29).  
Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged.  
• Adjust [DETAIL] to the negative side (p. 37).  
The time code is not recorded in sequence.  
• The time code may not be recorded sequentially if you change the settings of [  
SET] and [REC FORMAT].  
/
Playback  
Refer also to the “Memory card/flash memory unit” section (p. 92).  
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. 47).  
• Image data cannot be played back if you have modified file names or folders, or have edited  
the data on a computer (When viewing still images, the file name flashes). This is not a  
malfunction (p. 107).  
• Images recorded on other devices may not be played back, or displayed in incorrect size. This  
is not a malfunction.  
Continued ,  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
The data file name is displayed incorrectly, or flashing.  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p. 104).  
• Only the file name is displayed, if the folder structure does not conform to the universal  
standard.  
No sound or only a low sound is heard.  
• Turn up the volume (p. 49).  
• Movies recorded using [SMOOTH SLOW REC] do not have sounds.  
“---” is displayed on the screen.  
• The recording media you are playing was recorded without setting the date and time.  
• The recording media you are playing was recorded with [HYPER GAIN] set to [ON].  
• Bars will be displayed for the camera data of the movies recorded with [SMOOTH SLOW  
REC] or [COLOR BAR] set to [ON].  
• Bars will be displayed for the exposure correction value and flash information of the still  
images created with [PHOTO CAPTURE].  
appears on the LCD screen.  
• This appears when you play back movies recorded with 5.1ch surround sound. 5.1ch  
surround sound is down-mixed to 2ch stereo and played back on your camcorder.  
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. 77).  
• 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. 54).  
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.  
Neither image nor sound is played back on the TV, projector, or AV amplifier  
connected with the HDMI cable.  
• If you cannot view images or hear sound on the TV, projector, or AV amplifier connected  
with the HDMI cable, try disconnecting and connecting the HDMI cable, or turn on your  
camcorder again.  
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Neither image nor sound is played back on the TV or monitor connected with  
the HDMI cable or a commercially available 75Ω (ohm) coaxial cable.  
• Signals are not output from the HDMI OUT and SDI OUT jacks when the USB jack is  
connected.  
The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV.  
• This happens when viewing a movie recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Select [REC/  
OUT SET] t [VIDEO OUT] t [DOWN CONVERT TYPE] t the appropriate down  
conversion type (p. 77).  
Black zone appears at top and bottom of a 4:3 TV screen.  
• This happens when viewing a movie recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. This is  
not a malfunction.  
Dubbing/Editing/Connecting to other devices  
Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected  
device.  
• Set [DISPLAY OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] while connected with the A/V connecting cable  
(p. 84).  
Dubbing cannot be done correctly using the A/V connecting cable.  
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting  
cable is connected to the input jack of the other device for dubbing images from your  
camcorder.  
Sound cannot be added to the recording media after recording.  
• You cannot add sound to the recording media after recording on your camcorder.  
Dubbing cannot be done correctly using the HDMI cable.  
• You cannot dub movies using the HDMI cable.  
GPS (HXR-NX5E/NX5P)  
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 105.  
The triangulating location is different from the actual current location.  
• If your camcorder receives the radio signal reflected by surrounding buildings, or weak radio  
signals, the margin of error can be as wide as several-hundred meters, at a maximum.  
Continued ,  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
Connecting to a computer  
The computer does not recognize the camcorder.  
• Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again securely.  
• Disconnect the cable from the computer, restart the computer, then connect the computer to  
your camcorder correctly.  
Movies cannot be viewed or copied to a computer.  
• Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again.  
• You need to install the supplied “Content Management Utility” to copy movies from your  
camcorder to your computer (p. 88).  
The computer freezes.  
• Disconnect the cable from your computer and camcorder. Reboot your computer, and  
connect your computer and camcorder following the steps in the correct order (p. 88).  
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Warning indicators and messages  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
(Warning indicator pertaining  
to battery pack temperature)  
• The battery pack is too hot. Replace the  
battery pack, or remove it and put it in a  
cool place.  
When an error occurs, a warning indicator  
appears on the LCD screen or in the  
viewfinder.  
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.  
(Warning indicator  
pertaining to memory cards)  
Slow flashing  
• Free spaces for recording images are  
running out. For the type of memory  
cards you can use with your camcorder,  
C:04:ss  
• The battery pack is not an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an  
• No memory card is inserted (p. 19).  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 107).  
Fast flashing  
• There are not enough free spaces for  
recording images. Delete unnecessary  
images (p. 62), or format the memory  
card (p. 65) after storing the images on  
other media (p. 88).  
C:06:ss  
• The battery pack is too hot. Replace the  
battery pack, or remove it and put it in a  
cool place.  
• The image database file may be  
damaged (p. 66).  
C:13:ss  
• Remove the recording media. After  
installing them again, operate your  
camcorder.  
(Warning indicators  
pertaining to memory card  
formatting)  
• The memory card is damaged.  
• The memory card is not formatted  
correctly (p. 65).  
C:32:ss  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
(Warning indicator  
pertaining to incompatible memory  
cards)  
E:20:ss / E:61:ss / E:62:ss /  
E:92:ss / E:94:ss / E:95:ss  
• Try the steps 2 to 4 on page 90.  
• Incompatible memory card is inserted  
(p. 2).  
E (Battery level warning)  
-
- (Warning indicator  
• The battery pack is nearly used up.  
pertaining to the write-protect of the  
memory card)  
• Depending on the operating,  
environment, or battery conditions, E  
may flash, even if there are  
approximately 5 to 10 minutes  
remaining.  
• Access to the memory card was  
restricted on another device.  
Continued ,  
99  
       
(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  
• No flash memory unit is attached  
(p. 20).  
Fast flashing  
• There are not enough free spaces for  
recording images. delete unnecessary  
images (p. 62), or format the flash  
memory unit (p. 65) after storing the  
images on other media (p. 88).  
• The image database file may be  
damaged (p. 66).  
(Warning indicators pertaining  
to a flash memory unit formatting)  
• The flash memory unit is damaged.  
• The flash memory unit is not formatted  
correctly (p. 65).  
* When [BEEP] is set to [ON] (p. 86), you hear a  
melody when the warning indicators appear on  
the screen.  
Warning messages  
If messages appear on the screen, follow the  
instructions.  
100  
 
Additional Information  
Recording time of movies  
Playing time  
Approximate time available when you use a  
fully charged battery pack.  
(unit: minute)  
Estimated time of recording and  
playback with each battery pack  
Recording time  
Approximate time available when you use a  
fully charged battery pack.  
(unit: minute)  
HXR-NX5E/  
Battery pack  
HXR-NX5M  
NX5P  
170  
355  
530  
NP-F570  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
180  
375  
570  
Continuous  
recording  
time  
Typical  
recording  
time  
Battery pack  
b Notes  
• Playing on the LCD screen with the LCD  
backlight turned on  
NP-F570  
110  
120  
65  
70  
NP-F770  
NP-F970  
245  
255  
135  
140  
Estimated recording time of  
movies  
370  
385  
205  
215  
b Notes  
• Top: HXR-NX5E/NX5P  
Bottom: HXR-NX5M  
High definition image quality (HD)  
x When [  
AUDIO FORMAT] is set to  
[LINEAR PCM]  
• Using ECM-XM1  
(unit: minute)  
• Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeat recording start/stop, zooming, and so  
on.  
• Times measured when using the camcorder at  
25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is  
recommended).  
• The recording and playback time will be shorter  
when you use your camcorder in low  
temperatures.  
• The recording and playback time will be shorter  
depending on the conditions under which you  
use your camcorder.  
AVCHD AVCHD AVCHD AVCHD  
24 M  
(FX)  
17 M  
(FH)  
9 M  
(HQ)  
5 M  
(LP)  
1 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
4
6
10  
15  
(4)  
(6)  
(8)  
(10)  
10  
10  
20  
35  
(10)  
(10)  
(15)  
(30)  
20  
25  
45  
70  
(20)  
(25)  
(35)  
(60)  
40  
55  
95  
150  
(40)  
(55)  
(70)  
(130)  
85  
110  
(110)  
190  
300  
(85)  
(145)  
(260)  
170  
225  
385  
605  
(170)  
(225)  
(295)  
(525)  
Continued ,  
101  
       
• Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit  
Rate) format to automatically adjust image  
quality to suit the recording scene. This  
technology causes fluctuations in the recording  
time of the media. Movies containing quickly  
moving and complex images are recorded at a  
higher bit-rate, and this reduces the overall  
recording time.  
• Bit-rate (movie + audio, etc.), number of pixels,  
and aspect ratio of each recording mode of  
movies are as follows.  
– High definition image quality (HD)  
FX: max. 24 Mbps 1920 × 1080/16:9,  
1280 × 720/16:9  
x When [  
AUDIO FORMAT] is set to  
[DOLBY DIGITAL]  
(unit: minute)  
AVCHD AVCHD AVCHD AVCHD  
24 M  
(FX)  
17 M  
(FH)  
9 M  
(HQ)  
5 M  
(LP)  
1 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
5
6
10  
20  
(5)  
(6)  
(9)  
(15)  
10  
10  
25  
40  
(10)  
(10)  
(15)  
(35)  
20  
25  
50  
90  
(20)  
(25)  
(40)  
(75)  
FH: approx. 17 Mbps (ave.) 1920 × 1080/  
16:9, 1280 × 720/16:9  
HQ: approx. 9 Mbps (ave.) 1440 × 1080/16:9  
LP: approx. 5 Mbps (ave.) 1440 × 1080/16:9  
45  
55  
105  
185  
(45)  
(55)  
(80)  
(155)  
90  
115  
215  
375  
– Standard definition image quality (SD)  
HQ: approx. 9 Mbps (ave.) 720 × 576/16:9,  
4:3  
• Number of pixels and aspect ratio of still images  
(Still images are created from movies.)  
1920 × 1080 dots/16:9  
(90)  
(115)  
(165)  
(315)  
180  
235  
435  
750  
(180)  
(235)  
(335)  
(630)  
Standard definition image quality  
(SD)  
640 × 360 dots/16:9  
640 × 480 dots/4:3  
(unit: minute)  
SD 9 M (HQ)  
10 (10)  
1 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
25 (25)  
55 (50)  
115 (105)  
235 (210)  
475 (425)  
b Notes  
• The recordable time may vary depending on the  
recording and subject conditions, [REC SET]  
(p. 77).  
• The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable  
time.  
z Tips  
• You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999  
scenes with high definition image quality (HD),  
and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image  
quality (SD).  
• The maximum continuous recording time of  
movies is approximately 13 hours.  
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Using your camcorder abroad  
Power supply  
System  
Used in  
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.  
PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.  
SECAM Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,  
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,  
etc.  
NTSC  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,  
Canada, Central America, Chile,  
Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,  
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,  
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,  
Viewing high definition image quality  
(HD) movies  
In countries/regions where 1080/50i is  
supported, you can view the movies with  
the same high definition image quality  
(HD) as that of the recorded movies.  
You need a PAL-system-based and 1080/  
50i compatible TV (or monitor) with  
component and AUDIO/VIDEO input  
jacks. The component video cable  
(supplied) or an HDMI cable (sold  
separately) must be connected.  
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,  
Venezuela, etc.  
Simple setting of the clock by time  
difference  
When you are abroad, you can easily adjust  
the clock to the local time by setting the  
time difference. Select [AREA SET], then  
set the time difference (p. 86).  
Viewing standard definition image  
quality (SD) movies  
To view standard definition image quality  
(SD) movies, you need a PAL-system-  
based TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks.  
An A/V connecting cable must be  
connected.  
On TV color systems  
Your camcorder is PAL system, so its  
picture can only be viewed on a PAL-  
system TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input  
jacks.  
System  
Used in  
PAL  
Australia, Austria, Belgium,  
China, Czech Republic,  
Denmark, Finland, Germany,  
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,  
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia,  
New Zealand, Norway, Poland,  
Portugal, Singapore,  
Slovak Republic, Spain,  
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,  
United Kingdom, etc.  
PAL - M Brazil  
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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  
the capacity of a file number exceeds  
9999, another folder is created to store  
new still image files.  
The folder name goes up: [101MSDCF]  
t [102MSDCF]  
• By pressing the MODE button, then selecting  
A Image management files  
When you delete the files, you cannot  
record/play back the images correctly.  
The files are defaulted as hidden files  
and not usually displayed.  
[MANAGE MEDIA] t [USB CONNECT] t  
[
]/[  
], you can access the memory card  
from the computer through USB connection.  
• Do not modify the files or folders on the  
camcorder from the computer. The image files  
may be destroyed or may not be played back.  
• Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the  
above operation.  
• When you delete image files, follow the steps on  
page 62. Do not delete the image files on the  
camcorder directly from the computer.  
• Do not format the recording media using a  
computer. The camcorder may not operate  
correctly.  
• Do not copy the files on the recording media  
from the computer. Operation is not guaranteed.  
• Use the supplied application software “Content  
Management Utility” to input data from the  
recording media to a computer.  
B HD movie management information  
folder  
This folder contains recording data of  
high definition image quality (HD)  
movies. Do not try to open this folder or  
access the contents of this folder from a  
computer. Doing so might damage  
image files, or prevent image files from  
being played back.  
C SD movie files (MPEG-2 files)  
The extension of the files is “.MPG”.  
The maximum size is 2 GB. When the  
capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB, the file  
becomes divided.  
The file numbers go up automatically.  
When the capacity of a file number  
exceeds 9999, another folder is created  
to record new movie files. The folder  
name goes up: [101PNV01] t  
[102PNV01]  
D Still image files (JPEG files)  
The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The  
file numbers go up automatically. When  
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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 a  
high definition (HD) 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.  
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable  
of compressing images at higher efficiency  
than that of the conventional image  
compressing format.  
• Because the AVCHD format uses a data  
compression system, images may be distorted in  
scenes where the image, angle, or brightness  
changes drastically. This is not a malfunction.  
About GPS (HXR-NX5E/NX5P)  
The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a  
system that calculates geographical location  
from highly accurate US space satellites.  
The GPS satellites are located in 6 orbits,  
20,000 km above the earth. The GPS  
system consists of 24 or more GPS  
satellites. A GPS receiver receives radio  
signals from the satellites, and calculates  
the current location of the receiver based on  
the orbital information (almanac data) and  
travel time of the signals, etc.  
Determining a location is called  
“triangulating.” A GPS receiver can  
determine the location’s latitude and  
longitude by receiving signals from 3 or  
more satellites.  
b Notes  
• As the positions of GPS satellites vary  
constantly, it may take longer to determine the  
location or the receiver may not be able to  
determine the location at all, depending on the  
location and time you use the camcorder.  
• “GPS” is a system for determining geographic  
location by triangulating radio signals from GPS  
satellites. Avoid using the camcorder in places  
where radio signals are blocked or reflected,  
such as a shadowy place surrounded by  
buildings or trees, etc. Use the camcorder in  
open sky environments.  
• You may not be able to record location  
information at locations or in situations where  
radio signals from the GPS satellites do not  
reach the camcorder as follows.  
– In tunnels, indoors or under the shade of  
buildings.  
Recording and playback on your  
camcorder  
Based on the AVCHD format, your  
camcorder records with the high definition  
image quality (HD). In addition to high  
definition image quality (HD), your  
camcorder is capable of recording a  
standard definition (SD) signal in the  
conventional MPEG2 format.  
Video signal*: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
1920 ×1080/50i, 1280 ×720/50p,  
1440 × 1080/50i  
Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear  
PCM 2 ch  
Recording media: memory card, flash  
memory unit (sold separately)  
* Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the  
above mentioned cannot be played back on your  
camcorder.  
– Between tall buildings or at narrow streets  
surrounded by buildings.  
– In underground locations, locations  
surrounded by dense trees, under an elevated  
bridge, or in locations where magnetic fields  
are generated, such as near high voltage  
cables.  
– Near devices that generate radio signals of the  
same frequency band as the camcorder: near  
1.5 GHz band mobile telephones, etc.  
• 1080i specification  
A high definition specification which utilizes  
1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace  
system.  
• 720p specification  
A high definition specification which utilizes  
720 effective scanning lines and the progressive  
system.  
Continued ,  
105  
       
On triangulating errors  
About the memory card  
• A memory card formatted by a computer  
(Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have  
• If you move to another location right after  
setting the GPS switch to ON, it may take  
a longer time for the camcorder to start  
triangulating, compared to when you stay  
in the same place.  
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.  
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on  
the combination of the memory card and  
memory card compliant product you use.  
• Damaged or lost image data will not be  
compensated for, and may occur in the  
following cases:  
– If you eject the memory card, turn the power  
off on your camcorder, or remove the battery  
pack for replacement while your camcorder is  
reading or writing image files on the memory  
card (while the access lamp is lit or flashing).  
– If you use the memory card near magnets or  
magnetic fields.  
• It is recommended to make a back-up of  
important data on the hard disk of a computer.  
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when  
writing on a memo area on memory card.  
• Error caused by the position of GPS  
satellites  
The camcorder automatically triangulates  
your current location when the camcorder  
receives radio signals from 3 or more GPS  
satellites. The triangulating error allowed  
by the GPS satellites is about 10 m  
( 32 feet). Depending on the environment  
of the location, the triangulating error can  
be greater. In this case, your actual  
location may not match the location on the  
map based on the GPS information.  
Meanwhile, the GPS satellites are  
controlled by the Unites States  
Department of Defense, and the degree of  
accuracy may be changed intentionally.  
• Do not attach a label or the like on memory card  
or a memory card adaptor.  
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come  
into contact with the terminals.  
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the  
memory card.  
• Do not disassemble or modify the memory card.  
• Do not let the memory card get wet.  
• Be careful to keep memory card out of the reach  
of small children. There is danger that a child  
might swallow it.  
• Do not insert anything other than the compliant  
size of memory card into the memory card slot.  
Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
• Do not use or keep the memory card in the  
following locations:  
• Error during the triangulating process  
The camcorder acquires location  
information every second during  
triangulating.  
On the restriction of use of GPS on an  
airplane  
During take off and landing of an airplane,  
set the GPS switch to OFF and turn off the  
camcorder, as you will be instructed to do  
by the on-board announcement. In other  
cases, use GPS in accordance with the  
regulations of the place or situation.  
– Places subject to extremely high temperature,  
such as a car parked outside in the summer.  
– Places under direct sunlight.  
– Places with extremely high humidity or  
subject to corrosive gases.  
On the geographic coordinate system  
The “WGS-84” geographic coordinate  
system is used.  
x On the memory card adaptor  
• When inserting memory card into a memory  
card adaptor, make sure the memory card is  
inserted facing in the correct direction, then  
insert it all the way in. Note that improper use  
may cause a malfunction.  
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On image data compatibility  
About the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack  
• 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  
This unit is compatible with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series).  
Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.  
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. (These  
models are not sold in some regions.)  
• If you cannot use memory card that has been  
used with another device, format it with your  
camcorder (p. 65). Note that formatting erases  
all information on the memory card.  
• You may not be able to play back images with  
your camcorder:  
– When playing back image data modified on  
your computer.  
“InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs  
have the  
mark.  
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack?  
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a  
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions  
for communicating information related to  
operating conditions between your  
camcorder and a supplied AC Adaptor/  
Charger.  
– When playing back image data recorded with  
other devices.  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
calculates the power consumption  
according to the operating conditions of  
your camcorder, and displays the remaining  
battery time in minutes.  
With an AC Adaptor/Charger, the  
remaining battery time and charging time  
appear.  
About the “Memory Stick” media  
Recording  
Types of “Memory Stick” media  
/Playback  
“Memory Stick Duo” media  
(with MagicGate)  
_
To charge the battery pack  
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you  
start using your camcorder.  
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an  
ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C  
(50 °F to 86 °F) until the charge lamp of the AC  
Adaptor/Charger turns off. If you charge the  
battery pack outside of this temperature range,  
you may not be able to charge it efficiently.  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
(Mark2) media  
a
a*  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”  
media  
* This product does not support 8-bit parallel data  
transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data  
transfer the same as with “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media.  
• This product cannot record or play data that uses  
“MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a  
copyright protection technology that records and  
transfers the contents in an encrypted format.  
To use the battery pack effectively  
• Battery pack performance decreases when the  
ambient temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or below,  
and the length of time you can use the battery  
pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the  
following to use the battery pack for a longer  
time.  
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,  
and insert it in your camcorder right before  
you start taking shots.  
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-F770/  
F970 (sold separately).  
Continued ,  
107  
         
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent  
playback, fast forward or rewind operation  
wears out the battery pack faster.  
We recommend using a large capacity battery  
pack: NP-F770/F970 (sold separately).  
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF when  
not recording or playing back on your  
camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed  
when your camcorder is in recording standby or  
playback pause.  
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three  
times the expected recording time, and make  
trial recordings before making the actual  
recording.  
About battery life  
• Battery capacity decreases over time and  
through repeated use. If decreased usage time  
between charges becomes significant, it is  
probably time to replace it with a new one.  
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,  
operating and environmental conditions.  
About charging the battery pack  
• Use the AC Adaptor/Charger (supplied) to  
charge the designated batteries only. If you  
charge other types of batteries, those batteries  
may leak, heat up, burst, or give an electric  
shock, resulting in burns or injury.  
• Remove the charged battery from the AC  
Adaptor/Charger.  
• The CHARGE lamp of the supplied AC  
Adaptor/Charger flashes in 2 patterns as  
follows:  
Fast-flashing...Turns on and off rapidly at about  
0.15-second intervals.  
Slow-flashing...Turns on and off alternately for  
about 1.5 seconds, and turns off completely for  
about 1.5 seconds. The lamp repeats this  
sequence.  
• If the CHARGE lamp is fast-flashing, remove  
the battery that is being charged, and then re-  
attach the same battery again firmly. If the  
CHARGE lamp continues fast-flashing, the  
cause could be that the battery is damaged, or  
the battery is not a designated type. Check the  
battery to confirm whether it is a designated  
type or not. If it is a designated type, remove the  
battery first, and then attach a brand-new battery  
or another known-to-be-good battery to see if  
the AC Adaptor/Charger is working correctly. If  
the AC Adaptor/Charger is working correctly,  
the cause could be that the battery is damaged.  
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The  
battery pack is not water resistant.  
About the remaining battery time  
indicator  
• When the power goes off even though the  
remaining battery time indicator indicates that  
the battery pack has enough power to operate,  
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining  
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,  
however, that the battery indication will not be  
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a  
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or  
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use  
the remaining battery time indication as a rough  
guide only.  
• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes  
even if there are still 5 to 10 minutes of battery  
time remaining, depending on the operating  
conditions or ambient temperature.  
About storage of the battery pack  
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,  
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on  
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper  
function. To store the battery pack, remove it  
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool  
place.  
• To discharge the battery pack on your  
camcorder completely, leave your camcorder in  
recording standby until the power goes off  
(p. 14).  
• If the CHARGE lamp is slow-flashing, the AC  
Adaptor/Charger is in standby mode and  
charging is suspended. When the ambient  
temperature is out of the appropriate  
temperature range for charging, the AC  
Adaptor/Charger suspends charging  
automatically and enters standby mode. When  
the ambient temperature returns to an  
appropriate temperature, the AC Adaptor/  
Charger restarts charging and the CHARGE  
lamp lights up. We recommend charging the  
battery pack in an ambient temperature of  
between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).  
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• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as  
hammering, dropping or stepping on the  
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.  
• Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.  
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF when  
you are not using your camcorder.  
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for  
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause  
heat to build up inside.  
About x.v.Color  
• x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the  
xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is  
a trademark of Sony.  
• xvYCC is an international standard for  
color space in video. This standard can  
express a wider color range than the  
currently used broadcast standard.  
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains  
lead), pull it by the plug and not the lead.  
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)  
such as by placing anything heavy on it.  
About handling of your  
camcorder  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
On use and care  
• Do not use or store the camcorder and  
accessories in the following locations.  
– Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave  
them exposed to temperatures above 60 °C  
(140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near  
heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They  
may malfunction or become deformed.  
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.  
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not be able to record properly.  
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.  
Noise may occur.  
• Keep the Wireless Remote Commander and  
button-type battery out of children’s reach. If  
the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a  
doctor immediately.  
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,  
– consult your local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted  
your skin.  
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with  
plenty of water and consult a doctor.  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
• Turn on the camcorder and record and play back  
images about once a month to keep it in an  
optimum state for a long time.  
• Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand  
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may  
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD  
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be  
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the  
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.  
– Anywhere very humid.  
• Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery  
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories  
recommended in these operating instructions.  
Moisture condensation  
If your camcorder is brought directly from a  
cold place to a warm place, moisture may  
condense inside your camcorder and cause  
a malfunction of your camcorder.  
x If moisture condensation has occurred  
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,  
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets  
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this  
malfunction cannot be repaired.  
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without  
turning it on.  
• 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.  
Continued ,  
109  
       
x Note on moisture condensation  
2 Press the MENU button t select  
(OTHERS) t [CALIBRATION]  
Moisture may condense when you bring your  
camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or  
vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a  
humid place as shown below.  
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.  
• When you bring your camcorder from a ski  
slope into a place warmed up by a heating  
device.  
• When you bring your camcorder from an air  
conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.  
• When you use your camcorder after a squall or a  
shower.  
• When you use your camcorder in a hot and  
humid place.  
3 Touch “×” displayed on the screen with  
the corner of memory card or the like 3  
times.  
• If you did not press the right spot, try the  
calibration again.  
• Touch [CANCEL] to cancel calibration.  
x How to avoid moisture condensation  
When you bring your camcorder from a cold place  
into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic  
bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the  
air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached  
the ambient temperature (after about 1 hour).  
b Notes  
• Do not use a sharp-pointed object for  
calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD  
screen.  
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.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• While using your camcorder, the back of the  
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a  
malfunction.  
On handling the casing  
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body  
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,  
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.  
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the  
finish.  
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide  
and sunscreen.  
– Handling with above substances on your  
hands.  
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time.  
x To clean the LCD screen  
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty,  
it is recommended you use a soft cloth to clean it.  
When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (sold  
separately), do not apply the cleaning liquid  
directly to the LCD screen. Use cleaning paper  
moistened with the liquid.  
About care and storage of the lens  
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft  
cloth in the following instances:  
– When there are fingerprints on the lens  
surface.  
On adjustment of the touch panel  
(CALIBRATION)  
The buttons on the touch panel may not  
work correctly. If this happens, follow the  
procedure below. It is recommended that  
you connect your camcorder to the wall  
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor/Charger during the operation.  
– In hot or humid locations  
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as  
at the seaside.  
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to  
little dirt or dust.  
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as  
described above.  
1 Turn on the camcorder.  
110  
     
On charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
Removing dust from inside the  
viewfinder  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed  
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,  
and other settings even when the POWER  
switch is set to OFF. The pre-installed  
rechargeable battery is always charged  
while your camcorder is connected to the  
wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC  
Adaptor/Charger or while the battery pack  
is attached. The rechargeable battery will be  
fully discharged in about 3 months if you  
do not use your camcorder at all without the  
AC Adaptor/Charger connected or the  
battery pack attached. Use your camcorder  
after charging the pre-installed  
1
Remove the eye piece of the  
viewfinder.  
Slide down the viewfinder release lever  
and hold it at the position (1), then lift  
the eye piece of the viewfinder as  
indicated with the arrow in the  
illustration (2).  
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.  
x 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.  
2
Remove dust inside the eye piece  
and viewfinder with a blower.  
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Specifications  
f=4.1 - 82.0 mm (3/16 - 3 1/4 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still  
camera*  
29.5 - 590 mm (1 3/16 - 23 1/4 in.)  
(16:9),  
36.1 - 722 mm (1 7/16 - 28 1/2 in.)  
(4:3)  
F1.6 - 3.4  
System  
Video signal  
PAL color, CCIR standards  
HDTV 1080/50i, 720/50p  
Video recording system  
HD image quality: MPEG-4 AVC/  
H.264 AVCHD  
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  
DCF Ver. 2.0  
Filter diameter: 72 mm (2 7/8 in.)  
Color temperature  
[AUTO]  
(one push) A/B  
[INDOOR] (3 200K)  
[OUTDOOR] (5 800K 7 offset levels)  
[MANU WB TEMP] (2 300K -  
15 000K in 100K steps)  
Minimum illumination  
1.5 lx (lux) (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/25,  
auto gain, auto iris) (F 1.6)  
Exif Ver. 2.21  
MPF Baseline  
Recording media (movies/still images)  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
Flash memory units  
SD card (Class 4 or faster)  
Viewfinder  
* When [SET] of [STEADYSHOT] is set to  
[STEADYSHOT] or [OFF]  
Electric viewfinder (color, black and  
white)  
Output connectors  
VIDEO OUT jack  
Picture: 1.1 cm (0.45 type, aspect ratio  
16:9)  
Pin connector  
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) unbalanced, sync  
negative  
AUDIO OUT jacks  
Pin connectors  
Total dot number:  
1 226 880 (approx. 852 × 3 [RGB] ×  
480)  
Image device  
-10 dBu (at load impedance 47 kΩ  
(kilohms)), Output impedance with less  
than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms)  
(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)  
COMPONENT OUT jack  
Mini-D jack  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
PB/PR, CB/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
HDMI OUT jack  
6.0 mm (1/3 type) 3CMOS sensor  
Gross: Approx. 1 120 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 16:9):  
Approx. 1 040 000 pixels*  
Effective (movie, 4:3):  
Approx. 780 000 pixels*  
Lens  
G Lens  
20 × (Optical), Approx. 30 × (Digital,  
when [D.EXTENDER] is set to [ON])  
Focal length  
HDMI connector  
SDI OUT jack  
BNC  
SMPTE292M/259M  
112  
   
i (headphones) jack  
During camera recording using the  
microphone ECM-XM1 and LCD with  
normal brightness:  
Stereo-minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)  
Input connectors  
7.7 W  
HXR-NX5M  
INPUT1/INPUT2 jacks  
During camera recording using the  
microphone ECM-XM1 and viewfinder  
with normal brightness:  
7.4 W  
During camera recording using the  
microphone ECM-XM1 and LCD with  
normal brightness:  
XLR 3-pin, female,  
MIC: -48 dBu: 3 kΩ (kilohms)  
(Variable in the range of between  
-60 dBu and -30 dBu in 6 dBu step by  
the INPUT TRIM function)  
LINE: +4 dBu: 10 kΩ (kilohms)  
(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)  
7.4 W  
Input/Output connectors  
USB jack  
* When Flash Memory Unit HXR-FMU128 is  
used, the average power consumption increases  
about 1.1 W.  
mini-B  
Remote jack  
Operating temperature  
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)  
TC LINK IN/OUT jack  
Pin connector  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
IN: 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ (kilohms)  
OUT: 1.2 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms)  
(IN/OUT switch-able)  
173 × 193 × 449 mm  
(6 7/8 × 7 5/8 × 17 3/4 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts  
173 × 193 × 449 mm  
LCD screen  
Picture  
(6 7/8 × 7 5/8 × 17 3/4 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts with the  
battery pack (NP-F570)  
8.0 cm (3.2 type, aspect ratio 16:9)  
Total dot number  
921 600 (1 920 × 480)  
Mass (approx.)  
2.2 kg (4 lb 15 oz) including the lens  
hood with lens cover  
General  
2.5 kg (5 lb 7 oz) including the battery  
pack (NP-F570), lens hood with lens  
cover and microphone (ECM-XM1)  
Power requirements  
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)  
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor/Charger)  
Average power consumption*  
HXR-NX5E/NX5P  
AC Adaptor/Charger AC-VL1  
During camera recording using the  
microphone ECM-XM1 and viewfinder  
with normal brightness:  
7.7 W  
Power requirements  
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
22 W  
Output voltage  
DC 8.4 V*  
Continued ,  
113  
Specifications (Continued)  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
On trademarks  
• “NXCAM” logo is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are  
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony  
Corporation.  
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
136 × 51 × 90 mm  
• “Memory Stick ,” “  
Duo,” “  
PRO Duo,” “  
,” “Memory Stick  
,” “Memory Stick  
,”  
(5 3/8 × 2 1/8 × 3 5/8 in.) (w/h/d)  
excluding the projecting parts  
Mass (approx.)  
270 g (9.6 oz) excluding the power cord  
(mains lead)  
* See the label on the AC Adaptor/Charger for  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”  
,” “MagicGate,”  
,” “MagicGate Memory  
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
other specifications.  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-F570  
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
• “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of U.S.  
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered  
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
Maximum output voltage  
DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage  
DC 7.2 V  
Maximum charge voltage  
DC 8.4 V  
Maximum charge current  
3.0 A  
Capacity  
Typical: 15.8 Wh (2 200 mAh)  
Minimum: 15.0 Wh (2 100 mAh)  
Type  
• HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
• Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its  
subsidiaries in the United States and other  
countries.  
Li-ion  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are  
either registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
• Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
• SDXC and SDHC logos are trademarks of  
SD-3C, LLC.  
• MultiMedia Card is a trademark of  
MultiMediaCard Association.  
All other product names mentioned herein may be  
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”  
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.  
114  
 
Notes on the License  
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software  
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN  
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY  
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE  
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING  
VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED  
MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED  
WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE  
PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT  
PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS  
The software that is eligible for the following  
GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred  
to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public  
License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are  
included in the camcorder.  
This informs you that you have a right to have  
access to, modify, and redistribute source code for  
these software programs under the conditions of  
the supplied GPL/LGPL.  
Source code is provided on the web. Use the  
following URL to download it. When  
downloading the source code, select HXR-NX5J  
as the model for your camcorder.  
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250  
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,  
COLORADO 80206.  
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE  
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR  
THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL  
USE OF A CONSUMER TO  
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH  
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND  
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.” You  
will find licenses (in English) of “GPL,” and  
“LGPL” software.  
/OR  
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS  
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN  
A PERSONAL AND  
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is  
not installed on your computer, you can download  
it from the Adobe Systems web page:  
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR  
WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO  
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC  
VIDEO.  
http://www.adobe.com/  
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE  
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE  
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.  
SEE <HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM>  
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” “libjpeg,” “dtoa”  
and “pcre” software are provided in your  
camcorder. We provide this software based on  
license agreements with their owners of  
copyright. Based on requests  
by the owners of copyright of these software  
applications, we have an obligation to inform you  
of the following. Please read the following  
sections.  
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on the  
CD-ROM “Content Management Utility.” You  
will find licenses (in English) of “C Library,”  
“Expat,” “zlib,” “libjpeg,” “dtoa” and “pcre”  
software.  
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QIduicek Rnetfeirefnyceing parts and controls  
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.  
A Hook for shoulder strap (119)  
F Microphone (10)  
B ASSIGN 7/EXPANDED FOCUS  
G Accessory shoe  
button (45)  
H TC LINK switch (43)  
I TC LINK IN/OUT jack (43)  
J Zoom lever (26)  
C Accessory shoe mount  
D Microphone fixing clamper (10)  
E Microphone holder (10)  
plate and remove it from the accessory  
shoe.  
To mount the accessory shoe  
Mount the accessory shoe on the accessory  
shoe mount as illustrated.  
2 Place the accessory shoe as its  
protrusions matches recesses of the  
accessory shoe mount, then fix it to the  
mount with four screws.  
Accessory shoe plate  
3 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.  
Accessory shoe  
Accessory shoe  
To remove the accessory shoe  
Remove the shoe plate in the same way as  
step 1 of “To mount the accessory shoe.”  
Loosen the 4 screws and remove the  
accessory shoe from the accessory shoe  
mount.  
Accessory shoe plate  
1 Lift the edge of the accessory shoe plate  
and pull it in the direction opposite to  
that of the arrow on the accessory shoe  
116  
           
* The ASSIGN 5/AE SHIFT button and the  
ASSIGN 2 button have raised tactile dots for  
your convenience in locating the button.  
B Lens hood with lens cover (10)  
C Internal microphone (39)  
D Front recording lamp (86)  
The recording lamp flashes if the  
remaining capacity of recording media  
or battery is low.  
E Remote sensor (87)  
F ASSIGN 4/ZEBRA button (45)  
G ASSIGN 5/AE SHIFT button* (45)  
H ASSIGN 6/VISUAL INDEX button  
I CH1 (INT MIC/INPUT1) switch (39)  
J AUTO/MAN (CH1) switch (40)  
K AUDIO LEVEL(CH1) dial (40)  
L AUDIO LEVEL(CH2) dial (40)  
M AUTO/MAN (CH2) switch (40)  
N CH2 (INT MIC/INPUT1/INPUT2)  
switch (39)  
O ASSIGN 1/2*/3 buttons (45)  
P PUSH AUTO button (27)  
Q FOCUS switch (27)  
R ND filter (30)  
Continued ,  
117  
 
A VIDEO OUT jack/AUDIO OUT jacks  
R Flash memory unit mount (20)  
(54)  
For attaching a flash memory unit (sold  
separately).  
B COMPONENT OUT jack (54)  
Flash memory unit jack  
C HDMI OUT jack (54)  
D
USB jack (88)  
E SDI OUT jack (54)  
F RELEASE lever (20)  
G Handle zoom lever (26)  
H Handle record button (21)  
I INPUT2 jack (10)  
J INPUT1 jack (10)  
K Cable holder (10)  
Provided for securing a microphone  
cable, etc.  
Flash memory unit jack cover  
S GPS switch (41) (HXR-NX5E/NX5P)  
When it is set to ON, the camcorder  
acquires the GPS information (location  
and time of recording) and records with  
images.  
L INPUT2 switch (39)  
M INPUT1 switch (39)  
N REMOTE jack  
The REMOTE jack is used for  
controlling playback, etc. on the video  
device and peripherals connected to it.  
O Grip belt (14)  
P POWER switch (14)  
Q Record button (21)  
118  
A Hook for shoulder strap  
B Focus ring (27)  
To attach a shoulder strap  
Attach a shoulder strap (sold separately) to  
the hooks for a shoulder strap.  
C Lens cover lever (10)  
D Zoom ring (26)  
E Iris ring (28)  
F GAIN button (29)  
G WHT BAL button* (30)  
H SHUTTER SPEED button (29)  
I AUTO/MANUAL switch (28)  
J i (headphones) jack  
For stereo mini-jack headphones  
K BATT RELEASE button (12)  
L Battery pack (12)  
M Memory card B slot/select button/access  
lamp (19)  
N Memory card A slot/select button/  
access lamp (19)  
O
(One push) button (31)  
P White balance memory switch (30)  
Q Gain switch (29)  
R IRIS button (28)  
* WHT BAL button has a raised tactile dot for  
your convenience in locating the button.  
Continued ,  
119  
       
A RESET button  
Q MENU button** (17, 67)  
If you press the RESET button, all  
settings including the clock setting  
(except the picture profile settings)  
return to the default.  
R SEL/PUSH EXEC dial/B/b buttons (17,  
67)  
S VOLUME buttons* (47)  
T TC/U-BIT button  
B VISUAL INDEX button (47)  
Switches between time code and user bit  
to display on the LCD screen.  
C Playback control buttons (PREV/  
PLAY*/NEXT/STOP/PAUSE/SCAN/  
SLOW) (47)  
U MODE button (57)  
V V/v/B/b/EXEC buttons (67)  
W MENU button* (17, 67)  
D DATA CODE button (51)  
E DISPLAY button (51)  
* PICTURE PROFILE button, VOLUME+  
button, MENU button, and PLAY button have  
raised tactile dots for your convenience in  
locating the buttons.  
**MENU button has a raised tactile bar for your  
convenience in locating the button.  
F LCD screen/touch panel (15)  
G Handle zoom switch (26)  
H Viewfinder (16)  
I Large eyecup (16)  
J Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (16)  
K Viewfinder release lever (111)  
L HEADPHONE MONITOR switch (41)  
M Rear recording lamp (86)  
The recording lamp flashes if the  
remaining capacity of recording media  
or battery is low.  
N STATUS CHECK button (52)  
O PICTURE PROFILE button* (32)  
P MODE button (57)  
120  
     
• Point the remote sensor away from strong light  
sources such as direct sunlight or overhead  
lighting. Otherwise, the Wireless Remote  
Commander may not function properly.  
• When you are operating with the Wireless  
Remote Commander supplied with your  
camcorder, your video device may also operate.  
In that case, select a commander mode other  
than DVD2 for your video device, or cover the  
sensor of your video device with black paper.  
Wireless Remote Commander  
Remove the insulation sheet before using  
the Wireless Remote Commander.  
Insulation sheet  
To change the battery of the Wireless  
Remote Commander  
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your  
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery  
case.  
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing  
up.  
3 Insert the battery case back into the  
Wireless Remote Commander until it  
clicks.  
Tab  
A DATA CODE button (51)  
B TC RESET button (43)  
C SCAN/SLOW buttons (47)  
D . > (PREV/NEXT) buttons (47)  
E PLAY button (47)  
WARNING  
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not  
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in  
fire.  
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the  
operating distance of the 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.  
F STOP button (47)  
G DISPLAY button (51)  
H Transmitter  
I START/STOP button (21)  
J Power zoom buttons (26)  
K PAUSE button (47)  
L MODE button (57)  
M b/B/v/V/ENTER buttons  
b Notes  
• Aim the Wireless Remote Commander towards  
the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.  
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Screen indicators  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Center  
Upper right  
LCD backlight off (15)  
Upper left  
WHITE FADER Fader (75)  
BLACK FADER  
Bottom  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Bottom  
ZEBRA (81)  
Upper left  
STEADYSHOT (73)  
D.EXTENDER (75)  
x.v.Color (75)  
Indicator  
Meaning  
t 60min  
Remaining battery  
/
SET (24), REC  
9
Manual focus (27)  
FOCUS MACRO (74)  
Picture profile (32)  
BACK LIGHT (73)  
SPOTLIGHT(73)  
HYPER GAIN (71)  
Iris (28)  
FORMAT (25)  
WIDE REC (77)  
~
GPS triangulating status  
(41)  
.
ND filter (30)  
Center  
9dB  
50  
Gain (29)  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Shutter speed (29)  
Recording media  
Manual volume control  
(40)  
Relay recording (22)  
AUDIO FORMAT  
STBY REC  
Recording status (21)  
Warning (99)  
(78)  
E
AE SHIFT (72)  
N
Playback indicator (47)  
Auto setting (82)  
White balance (30)  
n
B
A
Upper right  
Indicator  
Meaning  
z Tips  
0min  
Estimated remaining  
recording time  
• Indicators may look different or appear at  
different positions.  
• Some indicators may not appear, depending on  
your camcorder model.  
Recording/playback  
media  
00:00:00:00  
TC IN  
Time code  
(hour:minute:second:  
frame)  
Time code input (44)  
122  
     
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  
123  
 
Index  
A
C
EXPANDED FOCUS TYPE  
EXPANDEDFOCUS/ASSIGN  
F
CH1 (INT MIC/INPUT1)  
CH2 (INT MIC/INPUT1/  
AE SHIFT/ASSIGN 5 button  
Connect  
AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY  
G
AUDIO LEVEL (CH1/CH2)  
D
AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2)  
B
H
BATT RELEASE (battery  
DOWN CONVERT TYPE  
E
Button-type lithium battery  
124  
 
O
I
M
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
P
“Memory Stick Duo” media  
PICTURE PROFILE button  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
Pre-installed rechargeable  
PUSH (lens hood release)  
K
R
L
N
Continued ,  
125  
Index (Continued)  
T
White balance memory switch  
REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE  
Wireless Remote Commander  
S
X
U
SDI/HDMI/COMPONENT  
Z
Using your camcorder abroad  
SHUTTER SPEED button  
V
Viewfinder lens adjustment  
VISUAL INDEX/ASSIGN 6  
W
126  
127  
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