Sony HXR-NX5R User Manual
4-599-313-11(1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
Operating Guide
Identifying Parts and
Controls
Getting Started
Recording
Playback
Using Network Functions
Editing
Using the Menu
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
HXR-NX5R
®
Read this first
Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
Precautions when using the
camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following
parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the
jack covers.
black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on
the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
These points are normal results of the
manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
Lens cover with
LCD screen
hood
ViewfinderMicrophone (sold
separately) or
Microphone holder
b Notes
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or
waterproof. See “About handling of your
camcorder” (p. 135).
• When connecting the camcorder to another
device with communication cables, be sure to
insert the connector plug in the correct way.
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will
damage the terminal and may result in a
malfunction of the camcorder.
• Use the camcorder in accordance with the
regulations of a place where you use it.
On the LCD screen and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not available
under the current recording or playback
conditions.
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology, so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, there may be some tiny
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White, red, blue or green point
Black point
On sunlight
• Do not record the sun or leave the camcorder
under the sun for a long time. The internal parts
of the camcorder may be damaged. If sunlight is
focused on a nearby object, it may cause a fire.
• Do not expose your camcorder’s viewfinder,
lens, or LCD screen to the sun or strong light
source for extended periods. Doing so may
cause a malfunction of the camcorder.
• Do not attempt to record the sun directly. Doing
so may cause a malfunction of the camcorder.
• Do not expose the lens to beams, such as laser
beams.
That may damage the image sensor and cause
the camera to malfunction.
On the 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. 121).
On recording
• In order to stabilize memory card operation, it is
recommended that you format the memory card
when you use it with your camcorder for the
first time. All data recorded on the memory card
will be erased by formatting, and cannot be
recovered. 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.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your recordings on a
TV, a TV of the appropriate color system for the
country/region is required.
• 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 LCD screen
during recording under fluorescent lights,
sodium lamps or mercury lamps. The
phenomena can be reduced by adjusting the
shutter speed (p. 40 ).
on that memory card may become fragmented. As
a result, you may not be able to record and save
images properly. If this happens, save images on a
PC, then format the memory card (p. 83).
This camcorder does not have a
function for switching the signal
format (60i/50i).
In this manual, the values for both the “60i
model” and “50i model” are described. Check the
signal format of your camcorder on the display
screen (p. 15).
About this manual
• The on-screen display in English is used for
illustrating the operating procedures. Change
the screen language before using your
camcorder if necessary.
• Design and specifications of recording media
and other accessories are subject to change
without notice.
Save all your recorded image data
• To prevent your image data from being lost,
save all your recorded images periodically.
To handle the recorded images on
your computer
Download software (p. 18).
Format the memory card using
[MEDIA FORMAT] if images are not
recorded or played back properly
If you continue recording and deleting images on
a memory card for a long period of time, the files
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Table of Contents
Read this first ........................................................................................... 2
Identifying Parts and Controls
Identifying Parts and Controls ..................................................................8
Body ..................................................................................................... 8
Wireless Remote Commander ............................................................ 14
Screen Indicators ................................................................................... 15
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied accessories .................................................17
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ......................................................... 19
Step 3: Attaching the microphone, lens cover with hood, and video
light diffuser ................................................................................... 22
Step 4: Attaching the accessory shoe ....................................................24
Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time .......... 25
Turning on the camcorder .................................................................. 25
Setting the date and time ................................................................... 25
Step 6: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder ..................................27
Using the LCD screen ........................................................................ 27
Using the viewfinder ........................................................................... 27
Adjusting the viewfinder diopter ......................................................... 27
Switching between LCD screen display and viewfinder display ....... 28
Step 7: Inserting a memory card ............................................................ 29
Supported memory cards .................................................................. 29
Inserting a memory card .................................................................... 29
Recording
Recording ............................................................................................... 31
Adjusting the focus .................................................................................35
Recording ...........................................................................................31
Continuous recording on the memory cards (Relay Rec) ..................32
Recording movies using both memory card A and B (Simul Rec) ....33
Changing the START/STOP button/handle record button setting ...... 33
Adjusting the zoom ............................................................................. 34
Using automatic focus/fixed focus temporarily (Push auto focus/
Focus hold) .........................................................................................35
Focusing using the focus magnifier ...................................................35
Focusing on a distant subject (Infinite focus) ....................................36
Focusing on a detected face (Face detection) .................................. 36
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Selecting the file format and recording format ........................................38
Setting the file format and recording format ...................................... 38
Setting DV MODE (DV mode) ............................................................ 38
Adjusting the brightness .........................................................................39
Adjusting the iris ................................................................................ 39
Adjusting the gain .............................................................................. 40
Adjusting the shutter speed ............................................................... 40
Adjusting the light level (ND filter) ...................................................... 41
Adjusting the color tone ..........................................................................42
Adjusting the white balance ............................................................... 42
Using Direct Menu ..................................................................................44
Audio setup ............................................................................................46
Recording sound from the internal microphone ................................ 46
Recording sound from an external audio device ............................... 47
Recording sound from a Multi Interface Shoe compatible
microphone (sold separately) ............................................................ 47
Setting the audio recording level ....................................................... 48
Setting the headphone sound ............................................................ 48
Useful functions ......................................................................................49
Shooting in dimly lit locations (Video light) ........................................ 49
Selecting suitable settings automatically (auto mode setting) ........... 50
Customizing the picture quality (Picture Profile) ................................ 51
Setting time data ................................................................................ 51
Recording with the Slow & Quick Motion function ............................. 52
Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (Last Scene
Review) .............................................................................................. 53
Assigning functions to the ASSIGN buttons ...........................................54
Playback
Playback .................................................................................................55
Playback ............................................................................................ 55
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................58
Changing the screen display ............................................................. 58
Displaying recording data (Data Code) ............................................. 58
Checking the settings in your camcorder (Status Check) ................. 59
Connecting to a monitor or a TV ............................................................60
Selecting jacks for external output ..................................................... 60
Output signal formats ......................................................................... 62
Using Network Functions
Using with a Smartphone .......................................................................65
Downloading “Content Browser Mobile” ............................................ 65
Using a smartphone as a remote controller ....................................... 65
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Table of Contents (Continued)
Connecting the camcorder to an Android smartphone equipped with
the NFC function using One-touch .....................................................66
Connecting without using the NFC function (Android) ....................... 67
Connecting without using the NFC function (iPhone/iPad) ................67
Configuring a wireless LAN ....................................................................68
Configuring a wired LAN ........................................................................72
Using the streaming function (STREAMING) .........................................73
Streaming movies using USTREAM ...................................................... 75
Using the FTP transfer function .............................................................77
Importing a root certificate ..................................................................... 79
Resetting network settings .....................................................................80
Selecting and registering an access point ......................................... 68
Registering an access point using the WPS function ........................ 68
Registering an access point using the WPS PIN method .................. 69
Registering an access point manually ............................................... 70
Changing the device name ................................................................ 71
Streaming formats .............................................................................. 73
Configuring streaming (preset registration) ....................................... 73
Streaming distribution ........................................................................ 73
Configuring USTREAM authentication ............................................... 75
Using the menu .................................................................................. 75
Starting USTREAM ............................................................................. 75
Stopping USTREAM ........................................................................... 77
Registering an FTP server .................................................................. 77
Selecting an FTP server ..................................................................... 78
Using FTP transfer .............................................................................. 78
Checking FTP transfer results ............................................................ 79
Editing
Protecting movies (Protect) .................................................................... 81
Dividing a movie .....................................................................................81
Deleting movies .....................................................................................82
Formatting a memory card .....................................................................83
Deleting all data from the memory card completely ............................... 83
Repairing the image database file ......................................................... 84
Using the Menu
Operating the menu ...............................................................................85
Menu items ............................................................................................86
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CAMERA SET menu ........................................................................... 88
REC/OUT SET menu ........................................................................... 92
AUDIO SET menu ............................................................................... 97
DISPLAY SET menu ........................................................................... 99
TC/UB SET menu ............................................................................. 102
NETWORK SET menu ...................................................................... 103
OTHERS menu ................................................................................. 105
EDIT menu ....................................................................................... 106
PICTURE PROFILE menu ................................................................. 107
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................114
Warning indicators and messages .......................................................121
Additional Information
Recording time .....................................................................................125
Function limitations when recording .....................................................127
Streaming supported formats ...............................................................128
USTREAM supported formats ..............................................................129
Using your camcorder abroad ..............................................................130
File/folder structure on the recording media .........................................131
Maintenance and precautions ..............................................................133
Specifications .......................................................................................138
Index .....................................................................................................141
Limitations for each file format ......................................................... 127
Slow & Quick Motion recording limitations ....................................... 127
About the XAVC S format ................................................................. 133
About the AVCHD format ................................................................. 133
About memory cards ....................................................................... 133
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ............................................ 134
About handling of your camcorder .................................................. 135
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Identifying Parts and Controls
Identifying Parts and Controls
Body
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.
A Hook for shoulder strap
B ASSIGN6/FOCUS MAG button (p. 35)
C Accessory shoe mount (p. 24)
D Microphone holder (p. 22)
E Multi Interface Shoe
F ASSIGN7/Fn button (p. 44)
G (N mark)
• Touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to
the mark to establish a connection
with the camcorder.
• Near Field Communication (NFC) is
an international standard for shortrange wireless communication
technology.
H Power zoom lever (p. 34)
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I Tripod receptacles (1/4 inch, 3/8 inch)
Supports 1/4-20UNC and 3/8-16UNC
screws.
For mounting on a tripod (sold
separately, screw length 5.5 mm or
shorter)
The tripod may not be able to mount in
some orientations, depending on the
tripod specifications.
Identifying Parts and Controls
A Lens (G lens)
B Lens cover with hood (p. 22)
C Front recording lamp (p. 106)
Flashes when remaining capacity of the
memory card or battery becomes low.
D Video light (p. 49)
E Remote control sensor (p. 14)
F LIGHT switch/dimmer dial (p. 49)
G Internal microphone
H ASSIGN1/PEAKING button (p. 99)
I ASSIGN3/IRIS PUSH AUTO button
(p. 39)
J ASSIGN4/LAST SCENE button*
(p. 53)
K ASSIGN5/ZEBRA button (p. 99)
L ASSIGN2/HISTOGRAM button*
(p. 99)
M CH1 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE) switch
(p. 46)
N AUTO/MAN (CH1) switch (p. 46)
O AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (p. 46)
P AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial (p. 46)
Q AUTO/MAN (CH2) switch (p. 46)
R CH2 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE) switch
(p. 46)
S S&Q button (p. 52)
T PUSH AUTO/FOCUS HOLD button
(p. 35)
U FOCUS switch (p. 35)
V ND FILTER switch (p. 41)
* The ASSIGN4/LAST SCENE button and
ASSIGN2/HISTOGRAM button each have a
notch (protrusion) to aid finger placement
during operation.
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Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued)
A AUDIO OUT jack (p. 60)
B VIDEO OUT jack (p. 60)
C SDI OUT jack (p. 60)
D HDMI OUT jack (p. 60)
E Multi/Micro USB jack (p. 60)
F CHG (charging) lamp (p. 20)
G DC IN jack (p. 19)
H Eye sensor (p. 27)
I Viewfinder (p. 27)
J Large eyecup (p. 27)
K Diopter adjustment dial (p. 27)
L Cable clamper
M Handle zoom lever (p. 34)
N Handle record button (p. 31)
O INPUT2 jack (p. 46)
P INPUT1 jack (p. 46)
Q INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch
(p. 46)
R INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch
(p. 46)
S REMOTE jack (p. 49)
The REMOTE jack connects to a video
deck or other devices used to control
playback.
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T Grip belt
U START/STOP button (p. 31)
V Multi-selector (p. 44)
W Air vents
May become warm due to heat
dissipation.
Do not block the vents when shooting.
About the cable clamper
Attaching the power cord, HDMI cable, and
other cables, inserted in the corresponding
connectors, in the cable clamper helps
prevent the cords from being disconnected.
However, not all HDMI cables are
supported.
Cable clamper
Power cord
HDMI cable
Identifying Parts and Controls
Continued ,
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Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued)
A Hook for shoulder strap
B Focus ring (p. 35)
C Lens cover lever (p. 23)
D Zoom ring (p. 34)
E Iris ring (p. 39)
F GAIN button (p. 40)
G WHT BAL button* (p. 42)
H SHUTTER button (p. 40)
I AUTO/MANUAL switch (p. 39)
J i (headphones) jack
Use headphones that have a stereo mini
jack.
K POWER lamp
L BATT RELEASE button (p. 20)
M ON/STANDBY switch (p. 25)
N Battery pack (p. 19)
O Memory card slot B/Select button/
Access lamp (p. 29)
P Memory card slot A/Select button/
Access lamp (p. 29)
Q WB SET button (p. 43)
R B/A/PRESET switch (p. 42)
S L/M/H switch (p. 40)
T IRIS button* (p. 39)
* The IRIS button and WHT BAL button each
have a notch (protrusion) to aid finger
placement during operation.
To attach the shoulder strap (sold
separately)
Attach to the shoulder strap hook as
illustrated.
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Identifying Parts and Controls
A THUMBNAIL button (p. 55)
B Playback buttons (PREV, PLAY*,
NEXT, STOP, PAUSE, SCAN/SLOW)
C DATA CODE button (p. 58)
D DISPLAY button (p. 58)
E LCD screen (p. 27)
F Handle zoom switch (p. 34)
G HEADPHONE MONITOR switch
(p. 48)
H VF/LCD PANEL button (p. 28)
I Rear recording lamp (p. 106)
Flashes when remaining capacity of the
memory card or battery becomes low.
J STATUS button (p. 59)
K P PROFILE button (p. 51)
L DISPLAY button (p. 58)
M MENU button** (p. 85)
N SEL/SET dial, B/b buttons (p. 85)
O VOLUME buttons* (p. 56)
P TC/U-BIT button
Switches the LCD screen between time
code and user bits display.
Q STATUS button (p. 59)
R V/v/B/b/SET buttons (p. 85)
S MENU button (p. 85)
* The VOLUME “+” button and PLAY button
each have a notch (protrusion) to aid finger
placement during operation.
**The MENU button has a notch bar (protrusion)
to aid finger placement during operation.
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Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued)
Wireless Remote Commander
Remove the insulation sheet before using
the Wireless Remote Commander.
Insulation sheet
A DATA CODE button (p. 58)
B TC RESET button (p. 52)
C SCAN/SLOW buttons (p. 55)
D . > (PREV/NEXT) buttons
(p. 55)
E PLAY button (p. 55)
F STOP button (p. 55)
G DISPLAY button (p. 58)
H Transmitter
I START/STOP button (p. 31)
J Power zoom lever
K PAUSE button (p. 55)
L MODE button
M b/B/v/V/ENTER buttons
b Notes
• Aim the Wireless Remote Commander towards
the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.
• 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.
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 until it clicks into
place.
Tab
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.
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Screen Indicators
Upper left Upper right
Bottom
Center
Upper left
Indicator Meaning
100% Remaining battery
INTELLIGENT AUTO
.
(face detection/scene
detection/camera-shake
detection) (p. 50)
SCENE SELECTION
(p. 50)
Recording format (p. 38)
Optical zoom (p. 89)
Z99 ×1.2
Z99 ×2.3
Clear image zoom (p. 89)
Digital zoom (p. 89)
Simultaneous recording
(p. 33)
Relay recording (p. 32)
Wireless LAN connection
(p. 68)
Wired LAN connection
(p. 72)
USTREAM streaming
(p. 75)
Center
Indicator Meaning
Memory card (p. 29)
REC STBY Recording standby (p. 31)
E Warning (p. 121)
N Playback indicator (p. 55)
Indicator Meaning
Processing
Relay recording (p. 32)
SDI/HDMI REC
CONTROL (p. 96)
Streaming (p. 73, 75)
Upper right
Indicator Meaning
0min
00:00:00:00
Estimated remaining
recording time
Recording/playback
media
Time code
(hour:minute:second:
frame) (p. 51)
VF/LCD PANEL (p. 28)
USTREAM audience
(p. 75)
Bottom
Indicator Meaning
Face detection [ON]
(p. 36)
Peaking (p. 99)
Zebra (p. 99)
NFC active (p. 66)
Airplane mode [ON]
(p. 104)
9 Manual focus (p. 35)
to Picture profile (p. 51)
F5.6 Iris (p. 39)
9dB Gain (p. 40)
100 180° Shutter speed (p. 40)
Image stabilization (
STEADYSHOT) (p. 89)
AVCHD audio format
(p. 97)
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Identifying Parts and Controls
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Screen Indicators (Continued)
Indicator Meaning
-2.0EV AE shift (p. 88)
Auto setting (p. 39)
n A
B
z Tip
• Indicators may look different or appear at
different positions.
Data during recording
The date, time, and recording conditions are
recorded automatically.
You can check the data by pressing the
DATA CODE button during playback.
White balance (p. 42)
Histogram (p. 99)
Auto slow shutter (p. 91)
Audio level display
(p. 101)
ND filter (p. 41)
Multi Interface Shoe
video light (p. 91)
Manual volume
adjustment (p. 48)
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Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder. If, for any
reason, there is something missing, contact
your Sony dealer.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
AC Adaptor (AC-L100 C) (p. 19)
Power cord (mains lead) (p. 19)
IS1293 power cord for India.
Not supplied in some countries.
RMT-845 Wireless Remote Commander
(p. 14)
Lens cover with hood (p. 22)
Shoe cap
Getting Started
Video light diffuser (p. 23)
Accessory shoe kit (Accessory shoe (1),
Accessory shoe plate (1), screws (4))
(p. 24)
USB cable
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Large eyecup (p. 27)
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F770)
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Step 1: Checking supplied accessories (Continued)
Battery charger (BC-L1)
CD-ROM “Manuals for Solid-State Memory
Camcorder”
Operating Guide (2)
Software Downloads
When the unit is used with a PC
connection, download any device drivers,
plug-ins, and application software you
require from the following websites.
You can work with recorded video on a
computer, for example, combining relayrecorded movies, using the “Catalyst
Browse” application software. For details,
see the supplied brochure.
Sony Professional products website:
U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com
Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca
Latin America
http://sonypro-latin.com
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
http://www.pro.sony.eu
Japan http://www.sonybsc.com
Asia Pacific
http://pro.sony-asia.com
Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr
China http://pro.sony.com.cn
Although the data regarding recorded
materials are stored over multiple files and
folders, you can easily handle the clips
without considering its data and directory
structure, by using the dedicated application
software.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (L series) (supplied or
sold separately) with the supplied
AC Adaptor.
b Notes
• You can use an NPF970 large capacity battery
pack (sold separately) with your camcorder.
• Do not place the battery pack anywhere hot,
such as in direct sunlight or near naked flames.
• Use the supplied AC Adaptor when powering
the camcorder from a power outlet.
DC plug
AC Adaptor
DC IN jack
Power cord
To power outlet
1 Push the battery in and slide it
down into position.
Getting Started
2 Connect the DC plug to the DC IN
jack of the camcorder.
3 Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the
wall outlet (wall socket).
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
4 Set the ON/STANDBY switch to
STANDBY (1).
The CHG lamp lights up and charging
starts.
To store the battery pack
If the battery pack is not in use for a while,
run down the battery and store it (p. 134).
Charging time
Approximate time (minutes) required when
you charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack
When charging ends
The CHG lamp turns off when the battery is
fully charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC
IN jack.
z Tip
• You can check the remaining battery life with
the status check function (p. 59).
To remove the battery pack
Set the ON/STANDBY switch to
STANDBY (1). Press and hold the BATT
RELEASE button, and slide the battery up
and out.
NP-F770 370
NP-F970 (sold separately) 485
On the battery pack
• Always set the ON/STANDBY switch to
STANDBY (1) before changing the battery
pack.
• The CHG lamp flashes during charging, or the
Battery Info will not be correctly displayed
under the following conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out.
Using a power outlet
You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain the
AC power. While you are using the AC
Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its
charge even when it is attached to your
camcorder.
BATT RELEASE button
Full charge
time
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Perform the procedure up to step 3 of “Step
2: Charging the battery pack” (p. 19).
b Notes
• The video light will not turn on when using the
AC-L100 C AC Adaptor (supplied). Use a
separate battery pack (supplied or sold
separately) to power the video light (p. 49).
• You can power the video light while supplying
power by using a DK-415 battery eliminator
connecting cable adaptor (1-782-361-xx) and a
AC-VL1 AC Adaptor/Charger (1-487-539-xx).
For details about purchasing the DK-415 battery
eliminator connecting cable adaptor and ACVL1 AC Adaptor/Charger, contact your Sony
dealer.
On the AC Adaptor
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
To charge the battery pack using the
supplied battery charger (BC-L1)
DC plug
To power outlet
CHG lamp
3 Push the battery in and slide it in
the direction of the arrow in the
diagram.
The CHG lamp lights up and charging
starts.
When charging ends, the CHG lamp
turns off.
Slide the battery pack out in the
opposite direction and remove it from
the battery charger.
b Note
• Even if the CHG lamp is not lit, the battery
charger is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet (wall socket).
Getting Started
Power cord
1 Connect the DC plug to the DC IN
jack of the battery charger.
2 Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the
wall outlet (wall socket).
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Step 3: Attaching the microphone, lens cover with hood, and video light diffuser
Attaching the microphone (sold
separately)
Use the following procedure to attach an
external microphone (sold separately) to
record audio.
Put the cable in the outer cable holder.
Attaching the lens cover with hood
1 Place the microphone A into the
microphone holder B.
2 Connect the plug of the microphone to
the INPUT1 jack or INPUT2 jack C.
3 Place the microphone cable into the
cable holder D.
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PUSH (lens hood removal) button
Align the mark on the lens hood to the mark
on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in
the direction of the arrow
locked.
2 until it is
Removing the lens cover with hood
Press and hold the PUSH (lens hood
removal) button, and turn the lens hood in
the opposite direction to the arrow.
z Tip
• If you attach or remove a 72 mm PL filter or
MC protector, remove the lens hood.
Opening/closing the lens cover
To open the lens cover, move the lens cover
lever to the OPEN position. To close it,
move it to the CLOSE position.
Attaching the video light diffuser
The video light diffuser reduces the glare
and softens the light.
Getting Started
Video light diffuser
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Step 4: Attaching the accessory shoe
To mount the accessory shoe
Mount the accessory shoe on the accessory
shoe mount as illustrated.
Accessory shoe plate
Accessory shoe
Accessory
shoe
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
plate and remove it from the accessory
shoe.
2 Place the accessory shoe as its
protrusions matches recesses of the
accessory shoe mount, then fix it to the
mount with four screws.
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.
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.
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Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time
Turning on the camcorder Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when you use your
Set the ON/STANDBY switch to ON
(❙).
When you use your camcorder for the first
time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
camcorder for the first time.
z Tip
• 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. 137).
Getting Started
To turn off the power
Set the ON/STANDBY switch to
STANDBY (1).
b Note
• If a warning message is displayed, follow the
instructions.
MENU button
To set the date and time again, press the
MENU button, and select (OTHERS)
t [CLOCK SET].
1 Set the area.
2 Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y], [M], [D],
hour, and minute.
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Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time
(Continued)
The clock starts.
• Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] to move the
time forward 1 hour.
• You can set any year up to the year 2037.
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and
noon as 12:00 PM.
z Tip
• The date and time are automatically recorded on
the selected memory card, and can be displayed
during playback (p. 101).
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Step 6: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder
Using the LCD screen
The LCD screen can be rotated in the range
as illustrated below, allowing a person other
than the camera operator to see the image.
1 Open 180°
2 90° (max.)
2 180°
(max.)
Using the viewfinder
When the LCD screen and viewfinder
switching is set to AUTO (p. 28), the
display switches to viewfinder display
automatically whenever your eye is near the
eye sensor on the side of the viewfinder.
When you move your eye away from the
viewfinder, the display switches back to the
LCD screen.
You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder
to suit your shooting style.
Adjusting the viewfinder diopter
Diopter adjustment dial
Move it until the picture becomes clear.
Getting Started
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 fit it over the groove of the
eyecup attached to the camcorder. You can
attach the large eyecup facing either the
right or left side.
Eye sensor
b Note
The LCD screen and the viewfinder do not
operate at the same time.
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Step 6: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder (Continued)
Large eyecup
(supplied)
b Note
• Do not remove the eyecup pre-attached to the
camcorder.
Switching between LCD screen display and viewfinder display
Press the VF/LCD PANEL button.
The display changes with each press of the
button.
• To use only the LCD screen, press the
button until “VF/LCD PANEL: LCD
PANEL” is displayed on the LCD screen.
In this mode, appears on the LCD
screen.
• To switch between the LCD screen and
the viewfinder automatically, press the
button until “VF/LCD PANEL: AUTO” is
displayed on the LCD screen.
When AUTO is selected, the display
switches to viewfinder display
automatically whenever your eye is near
the eye sensor on the side of the
viewfinder. When you move your eye
away from the viewfinder, the display
switches back to the LCD screen.
z Tip
• The eye sensor will be activated if the eye
sensor is blocked, even if you are not looking
into the viewfinder.
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Step 7: Inserting a memory card
Supported memory cards
Normal recording
SD SDHC
SDXC memory
cards
AVCHD Yes*1 Yes*1 Yes*1 Yes*4
2
XAVC S HD – – Yes*
3
DV Yes*
Yes: Supported
–: Not supported
*1Class 4 or higher supported
2
*
Class 10 supported
3
*
Class 6 or higher supported
4
PRO Duo (Mark 2), PRO-HG Duo supported
*
5
*
PRO-HG Duo supported
Yes*3 Yes*3 Yes*5
Inserting a memory card
Open the cover, and insert the
memory card with the notched
corner in the direction as illustrated
until it clicks into place.
–
Slow & Quick Motion
SDHC and SDXC memory cards (Class 10)
are supported when the file format is
AVCHD.
b Notes
• Operation with all memory cards is not assured.
• See page 125 for the recording time of memory
cards.
• Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards can
be imported to or played back on other
equipment, such as a computer or A/V device,
by connecting the camcorder to the equipment
with the USB cable. However, the equipment
must support the exFAT file system used for
SDXC memory cards. Confirm in advance that
the connecting equipment is supporting the
exFAT file system. If you connect equipment
not supporting the exFAT file system and the
format screen appears, do not perform the
format. All the data recorded will be lost.
Memory card slot B
Note the direction of the notched corner.
• 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.
• Memory card slot A accepts both “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” and SD cards. Memory card
slot B accepts SD cards only.
“Memory Stick”
media
Memory card slot A
Getting Started
To eject a memory card
Lightly push the memory card once.
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Step 7: Inserting a memory card (Continued)
b Notes
• If “The image database file is corrupted. The
media must be restored to use again.” appears,
format the memory card (p. 83).
• When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be
careful of the memory card popping out and
dropping.
Selecting the memory card slot to be
used for recording
Press the memory card slot A or slot B
button to select the inserted memory card
for recording. You can confirm the selected
slot on the screen.
SD ONLY
Memory card slot A button
Memory card slot B button
b Notes
• You can only select a slot that already has a
memory card inserted.
• When recording to a memory card, you cannot
switch the slot even if you press the memory
card slot A or slot B button.
z Tips
• When only one slot has a memory card inserted,
the slot that has the memory card is selected
automatically.
• When the memory card becomes full during
recording, the camcorder automatically switches
to the other slot if a memory card is inserted
(relay recording, p. 32).
If a repair memory card prompt screen
appears
There may have been a problem recording
to the memory card during the most-recent
recording. Select [OK] to repair the card to
the extent possible. Select [Cancel] to
continue without repairing.
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