Sony HXR-NX70C User Manual

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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

Table of contents

Getting started

Recording/Playback

Advanced operations

Saving images with an external device

Customizing your camcorder

Additional information

Quick reference

HXR-NX70E/NX70P

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Read this first

Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.

 AC Adaptor (1)  Power cord (Mains lead) (1)  Component A/V cable (1)   A/V connecting cable (1)   USB cable (1)   USB Adaptor Cable (1)   Lens hood with lens cover (1) 

To attach the lens hood with lens cover, see page 14.

 Wind Screen (1), Microphone (ECM-

XM1) (1) 

 XLR Adaptor (1)   Large eyecup (1)   Wireless Remote Commander (1)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander.

 Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70 (1)  CD-ROM “Content Management Utility”

(1)

 CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital HD

Video Camera Recorder” (1)

 “Operating Guide” (2)

See page 27 for the memory card you can use

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with this camcorder.

Using the camcorder

Do not hold the camcorder by the following

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parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers.

Viewfinder Lens hood with lens cover

LCD Screen Microphone

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The camcorder is dust & rain proof. See

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“About dust & rain proof performance of the camcorder” (p

. 6).

Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder and lens

A menu item that is grayed out is not available

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under the current recording or playback conditions.

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The LCD screen and 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. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

Black points

White, red, blue or green points

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Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions.

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Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

About language setting

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The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before

sin

g the camcorder if necessary (p. 22).

On recording

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To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory

card with your camcorder before the first use (p. 58). Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable. Save your important data on your PC etc.

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Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems.

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Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, recording media, etc.

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TV color systems differ depending on the country/region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.

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Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

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Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations.

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Because of the way that the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the following phenomena may occur.

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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.)

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Horizontal lines appear on the screen during recording under fluorescent lights. The phenomena can be reduced by adjusting the

utter speed (p. 50).

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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.

Notes on playing back

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You may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder with other devices. Also, you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder.

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Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of other manufacturers.

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DVD media recorded with HD image quality (high definition)

DVD media recorded with high definition

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image quality (HD) can be played back with devices that are compatible with the AVCHD standard. You cannot play discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD) with DVD players/recorders as they are not compatible with the AVCHD format. If you insert a disc recorded with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD player/recorder, you may not be able to eject the disc.

Save all your recorded image data

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To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. To save images on your computer, see page 71, and to save images on external devices, see page 64.

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The type of discs or media on which the images can be saved depend on the [

REC Mode] selected when the images were recorded. Movies recorded with [50p Quality be saved using external media (p. 66). Movies recorded with [Highest Quality saved on external media or on Blu-ray discs

57, 66).

(p.

Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor

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Be sure to turn off the camcorder before moving the battery pack or AC Adaptor.

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Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.

Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature

When the temperature of the camcorder

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or battery pack becomes extremely high or extremely low, you may not be able to record or play back on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder being activated in such situations. In this case, an

ator appears on the LCD screen (p. 105) or

dic

in on the viewfinder.

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] can be

When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories

Do not try to format the recording media of the

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camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly.

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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.

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When the camcorder is connected to other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is turned on, do not turn off the power. The image data that has been recorded may be lost.

If you cannot record/play back images, perform [Format]

If you repeat recording/deleting images for

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a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the recording media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on some type of external media first, and then perform [Format] by touching

(MENU)

 [Setup]  [Rec/Media SET]  [Format]  the desired medium 

 .

Notes on optional accessories

We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.

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Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions.

About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays

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The example images used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability.

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In this manual, the internal memory and the memory card are called “recording media.”

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In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with

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high definition image quality (HD) is called AVCHD recording disc.

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Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice.

Notes on use

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Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur.

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ejecting the memory card when the ACCESS

mp (p. 28) is lit or flashing

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removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the

(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 31) or the

ACCESS lamp (p. 28) are lit or flashing

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When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do not crash the camcorder against an object.

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About dust & rain proof performance of the camcorder

The main unit of the camcorder has been proven (by our performance test) to reach dust & rain proof performance requirements equivalent to IEC60529 IP54. Sudden rain or fugitive dust will not affect operation of the camcorder.

Dustproof performance (IP5x): enclosure

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does not allow such ingress of dust as to cause harmful effects. The enclosure is not completely dust-tight, however, and is not guaranteed to protect against extreme dust exposure.

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Rainproof performance (IPx4): enclosure that does not allow splashing of water from any directions to cause harmful effects. The camcorder is not protected against pressurized water, such as from a shower or tap, etc.

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When the XLR Adaptor or other accessory is attached, or cables are connected, the dust & rain proof performance of the camcorder may be compromised. Be careful not to allow dust or water to enter the camcorder.

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Make sure to use the camcorder properly, observing the following points, as damage caused by misuse, abuse or failure to properly maintain the camcorder is not covered by warranty.

Do not use the camcorder underwater.

The camcorder is not waterproof, and should not be used underwater. Never immerse the camcorder in water.

Securely close the battery or jack cover.

Water is more likely to enter the camcorder if the jack cover is open.

Do not use the camcorder in places where it may be subjected to rain or dust with accessories attached.

The supplied XLR Adaptor and AC Adaptor are not dust & rain proof.

On use and care

Sand, hair, or dirt, etc., trapped in the sealing

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gasket of the battery or jack cover may lead to water entering the camcorder. Wipe the area clean with a soft cloth.

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Scratches or deformation of the sealing gasket may lead to water entering the camcorder. If the sealing gasket becomes scratched or deformed, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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The drain on the lower side is designed to expel

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any water or sand entering via the clearance of the zoom lever.

Drain

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If sand caught in the parts of the camcorder impairs their movement, remove the sand with a blower, etc., and then operate them repeatedly.

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Read this first . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 2

Notes on use . . .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 5

About dust & rain proof performance of the camcorder . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . 6

On use and care . . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . 6

Getting started

Step 1: Attaching the supplied microphone and lens hood with lens cover . . .. .. .. . 12

Attaching the XLR Adaptor .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 12

Attaching the microphone . . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . 13

Attaching the lens hood with lens cover .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . 14

Step 2: Charging the battery pack . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 16

Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 20

Changing the language setting . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . 22

Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 23

The LCD panel . . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . 23

Changing the display on the LCD screen . .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 23

The viewfinder . . .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 24

Step 5: Preparing the recording media . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 26

Selecting recording media . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 26

Inserting a memory card . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 26

Recording/Playback

Recording . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 30

Recording movies . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 31

Shooting photos . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . 32

Playback on the camcorder . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 34

Operating the camcorder while playing a movie . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 36

Viewing photos . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . 37

Connecting a monitor or a TV . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 38

Connecting to component/HDMI input jack(s) . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. 38

Connecting to S VIDEO/video input jacks . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . 39

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Advanced operations

Useful functions for recording movies and photos . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 42

Zooming . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. 42

Adjusting the focus . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . 43

Using the expanded focus .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. 44

Using the Tracking focus function . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . 44

Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 45

Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec) . . . .. .. .. . 45

Recording in dark places (NightShot) . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 45

Recording information on your location (GPS) . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . 46

Displaying the histogram . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 47

Recording in mirror mode . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 47

Setting time data . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 47

Registering My Button . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 48

Adjusting manually . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 49

Adjusting the iris . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 49

Adjusting the gain . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 50

Adjusting the shutter speed . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 50

Adjusting white balance . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 51

Audio setup . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 52

Using the internal microphone . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 52

Using an external microphone (sold separately) . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 53

Using the supplied microphone . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 53

Adjusting the recording level . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 54

Reducing wind noise .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 54

Using an external audio device .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 55

Setting the image quality and recording media . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 56

Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or

standard image quality (STD) . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 56

Selecting the frame rate . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 56

Selecting the recording mode . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . 57

Performing the format . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 58

Making good use of your camcorder . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 59

Deleting movies and photos . .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 59

Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 60

Copying images . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . 60

Dividing a movie . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 62

Capturing a photo from a movie . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 62

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Saving images with an external device

Selecting a method for saving images with an external device . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 64

The devices on which the created disc can be played back . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . 65

Saving images on an external media device . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 66

Saving desired movies and photos . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 67

Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder . .. . .. . 68

Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer

other than DVDirect Express . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 69

Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. . .. .. . . 70

Saving images with a computer . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . 71

Step 1 Checking the computer system . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 71

Step 2 Installing the supplied software “Content Management Utility” .. .. . 72

Customizing your camcorder

Using menus .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 74

Operating menus .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 74

Menu lists . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 75

Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . 79

Camera/Audio (Items for customized shooting) .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 80

Rec/Media SET (Items for setting up image quality or the recording media) . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 89

TC/UB (Items for setting up the time code or user bit) . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 90

Edit/Copy (Items for editing) . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 91

Setup (Other setup items) . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . 92

Additional information

Troubleshooting . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 98

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . 105

Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . 108

Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack .. . .. .. . .. 108

Expected recording time of movies . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. 109

Expected number of recordable photos .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 110

Using your camcorder abroad . .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. 111

File/folder structure on the recording media .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . 113

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Maintenance and precautions. . . . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . 114

About the AVCHD format .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 114

About GPS . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . 114

About the memory card . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 115

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 116

About handling of your camcorder .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 117

Specifications .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 120

Quick reference

Screen indicators . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 124

Parts and controls . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. 126

Wireless Remote Commander.. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 129

Index . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 130

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Getting started

Step 1: Attaching the supplied microphone and lens hood with lens cover

You do not need to attach the XLR Adaptor or microphone when you use the internal microphone.

Attaching the XLR Adaptor

Accessory shoe

XLR Adaptor

Active Interface Shoe

Attach the XLR Adaptor to the accessory shoe on the camcorder and



tighten the screw of the XLR Adaptor.

Connect the plug of the XLR Adaptor to the Active Interface Shoe of the



camcorder.

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When detaching the XLR Adaptor

Unplug the connector plug of the XLR Adaptor from the Active Interface Shoe beforehand. Detach the XLR Adaptor after having loosened the screw of the XLR Adaptor.

Attaching the microphone

Microphone holder

INPUT1 jack

Release lever

Attach the wind screen  to the microphone .



Unlock the stopper of the microphone holder and open the cover.



Align the convex part of the microphone with the concave part of the



holder, and then place the microphone into the holder. Close the cover and lock the stopper securely.

Be sure to place the microphone with the model name (ECM-XM1) facing upward.

Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT1 jack.



Getting started

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Put the microphone cable into the cable holder.



Hook the cable in the outer cable holder.

See page 52 on the settings for the audio recording.

When detaching the microphone cable

 Detach the microphone from the microphone holder.  Unplug the microphone plug while pressing the release lever down.

Attaching the lens hood with lens cover

Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder (), and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow  until it is locked.

PUSH (lens hood release) button

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To remove the lens hood with lens cover

Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction to the arrow  in the illustration while pressing the PUSH (lens hood release) button.

Tips





If you attach or remove a 37mm (1 1/2 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.

Getting started

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Step 2: Charging the battery pack

POWER switch

CHG (charge) lamp

DC plug

To the wall outlet (wall socket)

Power cord (Mains lead)

You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder.

Notes

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You cannot attach the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack NP-FV30/FV50.

Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (the default setting).

Open the battery cover () after opening the LCD screen ().

AC Adaptor

DC IN jack

Align the  mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack.

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Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it

clicks.

Fit the grooves of the battery pack into those of the camcorder, and slide the battery pack in.

Close the LCD screen of the camcorder () after closing the battery cover

().

Getting started

Close the cover until the gap is cleared.

Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your

camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.

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When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN

jack of your camcorder.

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.

Battery pack Charging time

NP-FV70 (supplied) 195

NP-FV100 390

The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a



temperature of 25

C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F).

Tips





See page 108 for the recording/playback time.



When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper right on the LCD screen.

To remove the battery pack

 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  Open the battery cover after opening the LCD screen (p. 16).

Slide the battery release lever in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the battery



ack.

C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10

Battery release lever

 Close the LCD screen after closing the battery cover (p. 17).

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To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source

Make the same connections as “Step 2: Charging the battery pack” (p. 16). Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.

Charging the battery pack abroad

You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.

Notes





Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.

Notes on the battery pack

When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure



that the The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions:



  

(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 31), the ACCESS lamp (p. 28) are turned off.

The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place.



The temperature of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place.

Notes on the AC Adaptor

Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from



the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.

 

Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.

Getting started

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Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button.

MODE lamp

Press and hold the green button.

POWER button

Select the desired language, then touch [Next].

Touch the button on the

Select the desired geographical area with

To set the date and time again, touch (MENU)  [Setup]  [ (Clock Settings)]  [Date



& Time Setting]  [Date & Time]. When an item is not on the screen, touch item appears.

LCD screen

/ , then touch [Next].

/ until the

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Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next].

If you set [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour.



Select the date format, then touch [Next].

Select the date and time, touch

[Next] 

The clock starts.

Getting started

/ to set the value, then touch

Notes





The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch (MENU)  [Setup]  [



If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 119).



Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ] (p Area ADJ] (p. on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ] and [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off].



Tips



u can embed date and time in the recording data (p. 84).

97) set to [On]. The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending

(Playback Settings)]  [Data Code]  [Date/Time]  .

96) and [Auto

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To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

Changing the language setting

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch desired language 

(MENU)  [Setup]  [ (General Settings)]  [Language Setting]  a

  .

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Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording

The LCD panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle ().

 90 degrees (max.)

 180 degrees (max.)

 90 degrees to the camcorder

Tips





You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with [LCD Brightness ] (p.

Changing the display on the LCD screen

Press the DISPLAY button to cycle the screen display in the following order: detailed display  simple display  nondisplay.

94).

Getting started

DISPLAY button

Tips





In the default setting, the screen display changes to the simple display after about 4 seconds ([Display

. 94). The display changes to the detailed display when you touch anywhere on the screen

Setting], p ex

cept the buttons on the LCD screen so that you can use items.

about 4sec

after

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The viewfinder

When you make recording with the viewfinder, close the LCD panel. If the indications in the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment lever located beneath the viewfinder.

Viewfinder lens

adjustment lever

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.



Tips



You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight from [VF Back Light] (p.

If the image is not clear in the viewfinder

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.

Large eyecup

(supplied)

Attach with the protruding part at the top.

94).

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Notes





Do not remove the pre-attached eyecup.

Getting started

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Step 5: Preparing the recording media

The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons.

Memory card Internal memory

* In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform

recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium.

Tips





See page 109 for the recordable time of movies.



See page 110 for the number of recordable photos.

Selecting recording media

Touch (MENU)  [Rec/Media SET]  [Media Select].



The [Media Select] screen appears.

Touch the desired recording medium, then touch  .



Both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium.

To check the recording media settings

In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen.

Recording media icon

Inserting a memory card

Notes





Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card.

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Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder

SD Speed Class Described in this

manual

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2)

“Memory Stick PRO-

—

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media

HG Duo” media

SD memory card

SDHC memory card

SDXC memory card

* Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV

devices not supporting the exFAT file system that is used for SDXC memory cards by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost.



Operation with all memory cards is not assured.



“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, half the size of “Memory Stick”, or standard size SD cards can be used for this camcorder.



Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a malfunction.



“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of up to 32 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified to operate with your camcorder.



Notes



A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder.

Class 4 or faster SD card

Slide the OPEN/LOCK knob to OPEN, and then open the cover.



Getting started

OPEN/LOCK knob

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Insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated



until it clicks.

ACCESS lamp (memory card/internal memory)

Memory card ACCESS lamp

Note the direction of notched corner.

The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears.

Close the cover, and then slide the OPEN/LOCK knob to LOCK.



Notes





If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is

played, format the memory card (p. 58).

dis



Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.



Do not open the cover during recording.



When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop.

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To eject the memory card

Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.

Getting started

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Recording/Playback

Recording

In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on a memory card. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD).

Tips





To change the recording media, see page 26.

Fasten the grip belt.

Open the shutter of the lens hood with lens cover by sliding the lens

cover lever to OPEN.

Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button.

Press and hold the green button.

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Recording movies

(Movie): When recording a movie

(Photo): When recording a photo

MODE button

Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp.



Press START/STOP to start recording.



The recording lamp lights up during recording (p. 127). To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

[STBY]  [REC]

Recording/Playback

START/STOP button

To capture smiles

In the default setting, a photo is automatically recorded when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. during movie recording, image quality is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection], p.

85). When the camcorder detects faces

85).

Capturing a photo

Smile Detection frame (Orange)

Face Detection frame (White)

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Notes





The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours.



When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.



It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time.



The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor.



CCESS lamp (p. 28) is lit or flashing



The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing



Tips



See page 109 on the recordable time of movies.



You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p



SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] in the default setting.

[



You can adjust the focus, etc. automatically by specifying the priority subject. (Tracking focus function,

44).



u can set the recording lamp not to turn on (p. 95).



u can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 62).



You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching

. 45).

(MENU) 

[Rec/Media SET]  [Media Info].



The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. In this case, set [Safety Zone] (p and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide.

Data code during recording



The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [Data Code] during playback. To display them, touch Code]  a desired setting 



You can embed date and time in the recording data (p. 84).

(MENU)  [Setup]  [ (Playback Settings)]  [Data

 .

88),

Shooting photos

(Movie): When recording a movie

(Photo): When recording a photo

MODE button

PHOTO button

Flashes  Lights up

When disappears, the photo is recorded.

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Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp.



The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode.

Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.



Tips





See page 110 on the recordable number of photos.



To change the image size, touch setting 



You cannot record photos while

(MENU)  [Rec/Media SET]  [ Image Size]  a desired

is displayed.

Using MY Button

On the recording screen of movies or photos, thee My Buttons are assigned as a shortcut to MENU items. You can register MENU items that you use frequently on My Buttons (p.



Tips



In the default setting, [Gain] (p. 50), [Shutter Speed] (p.

81), [AE Shift] (p. 81) are registered.

48).

Recording/Playback

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Playback on the camcorder

In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on a memory card are played.

Tips





To change the recording media, see page 26.



The camcorder displays recorded images in an event automatically, based on the date and time.

Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button.

Press

The Event View screen appears after some seconds.

Touch

(View Images).

/ to select the desired event ().

Press and hold the green button.

(View Images) button

To the MENU screen



Events



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

/ : To the previous/next event

Event name



Change to the movie/photo recording mode



Time-line bar



Change Event Scale button



The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center.

You can also choose an event by touching  on the time-line bar.

 

(Change Event Scale button ) on the bottom right of the screen so that you can change

Touch the time range of the time-line bar from one and a half years to three months, which changes the number of the events that can be displayed on the time-line bar.

Touch an image you want to view.

Touch  to select the image type to be displayed in the index from [ MOVIE] (movies only), [ photos mixed).

To go back to the Event View screen

 

/ : Displays the previous/next page (Touching and holding the button scrolls the index screen.) Change to the movie/photo recording mode



Event title



Switch Image Type button



Movie

 

Photo (

PHOTO] (photos only), or [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (movies and

)

Recording/Playback



 appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time.

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Operating the camcorder while playing a movie

You can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ setting) or [

MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index

screen.

Volume adjustment

Delete

Context

MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default

To stop*

To fast-reverse

* These buttons can be used only when the camcorder is playing a movie.

Notes



You may not be able to play back the images with other devices than camcorder.



Tips



Touching the



to use those functions easily.



When playback from the selected image reaches the last image, the screen returns to the INDEX screen.



Touch



As you repeat touching about 10 times  about 30 times  about 60 times.



The recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates are recorded automatically during recording. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by touching 

/ during pause to play back movies slowly.

(MENU)  [Setup]  [ (Playback Settings)]  [Data Code]  a desired setting

 .

button on the playback screen displays functions you can currently use, and allows you

/ during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times 

To fast-forward

To pause*/play

To adjust the sound volume of movies

While playing back movies, touch  adjust with /  .

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Viewing photos

You can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ button on the Event Index screen.

Delete

PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type

Context

Tips





To repeat Slideshow, touch

Recording/Playback

To start/stop slide show

 [Slideshow Set].

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Connecting a monitor or a TV

Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of monitor or TV is connected, and the connectors used.

HDMI OUT jack

A/V Remote

Connector

Connecting to component/HDMI input jack(s)

When the recording quality is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played back in high definition image quality (HD). When the recording quality is standard image quality (STD), the movies are played back in standard definition image quality (STD).

Monitor/TV

To component

Component A/V cable (supplied)

input jacks

To audio input jacks

To HDMI input

HDMI cable (sold separately)

jack

Signal flow

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Connecting to S VIDEO/video input jacks

When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). When movies are recorded with standard image quality (STD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD).

Monitor/TV

To S VIDEO/ audio input jacks

A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately)

To audio/video input jacks

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

Signal flow

Recording/Playback

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List of the output resolution

[ /

(p. 56)

Setting]

[HDMI/Component]

93)

(p.

Output resolution

HDMI Component

1080p/576i 1080p 1080p

720p/576i 720p 720p

Quality

1080i/576i 1080i 1080i

576p 576p 576p

576i 576i 576i

1080p/576i 576i 576i

720p/576i 576i 576i

STD

Quality

1080i/576i 576i 576i

576p 576p 576p

576i 576i 576i

Notes





When the [ Component] is set to [720p/576i] or [576p], the screen is blank during recording.

Frame Rate] is set to [50p], 720p and 576p are not output during recording. [HDMI/

When you connect with component A/V cable

If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red



plugs to output audio signals.

When you connect with HDMI cable

Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.

 

Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end.



Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection.



Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as malfunction may result.

To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)



Set [Down Convert Type] to [Squeeze], [Letter Box] or [Edge Crop] according to your TV (p. 93).

When you connect with A/V connecting cable with S-Video

When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio



signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV.



This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable.

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When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left



channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.

When connecting to your TV via a VCR

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input



selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).

Notes





When you play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio. Touch

Wide Rec]  [4:3]  (p. 89).

[



When the A/V connecting cable is used to output movies, movies are output with standard definition

(MENU)  [Rec/Media SET] 

image quality (STD).



This camcorder is not compatible with “BRAVIA” sync.

If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR)

Use a 21-pin adaptor (sold separately) to view playback pictures.

TV/VCR

Tips





If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows: HDMI/component  S VIDEO  video



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.

Recording/Playback

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Advanced operations

Useful functions for recording movies and photos

Zooming

You can magnify images up to 10 times the original size with the power zoom lever. You can magnify images also with the LCD screen.

/ on

angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto.



You can magnify images up to 14 times zooming, when [ [Active].



Tips



You can set [Digital Zoom] if you want to zoom to a greater level.

SteadyShot] is set to

Adjusting the zoom using manual ring

 Set the ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS switch to

ZOOM.

Wider range of view (Wide angle)

Close view (Telephoto)

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

Notes





Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded.



You cannot change the zoom speed with the

/ button on the LCD screen.



The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide

ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS

switch

 Rotate the manual ring.

You can zoom at the desired speed. Fine adjustment is also possible.

Manual ring

Notes





Turn the manual ring at a moderate speed. If you turn it too fast, the zoom speed may lag behind the manual ring rotation speed, or zoom operation sound may also be recorded.

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Adjusting the focus

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.



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.

To record a stationary subject using a tripod.



During recording or standby,



push the FOCUS button .

 appears.

Set the ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS switch



 to FOCUS.

FOCUS is assigned to the manual ring .

Rotate the manual ring  and



adjust the focus.

 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any farther.  changes to

when the focus cannot be

adjusted any closer.

For focusing manually

The minimum possible distance between



camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp

cus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide

fo angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto.



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

Push the FOCUS button  again.  disappears and the automatic focus adjustment is restored.



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)).



When you change the focus setting from automatically to manually

Advanced operations

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When you adjust focus manually





You can also adjust focus by touching (MENU)  [Camera/Audio]  [ Settings)]  [Focus].

Using the expanded focus

EXPANDED FOCUS button

(Manual

When you touch a point other than a face

A double-lined frame appears at the point you touch and the camcorder adjusts the focus automatically.

Touch the face or a point you want to track.

Push the EXPANDED FOCUS button to magnify the center of the screen 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.

Notes





Even though the image appears expanded on the screen, the recorded image is not expanded.

Using the Tracking focus function

If you touch the subject you want to track on the LCD screen, the camcorder tracks that subject and adjust the focus, etc.

When you touch a face

A double-lined frame appears around the face and the camcorder adjusts the focus, color and exposure automatically.

The double-lined frame is displayed.

To stop tracking, touch / that appears on the right of the LCD screen.

Notes





The subject you touched may not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or hairstyle of the subject. In this case, touch the subject again when you record.



If you want to track a face, set the [Face Detection] setting to other than [Off] ([Auto] is the default setting).



Tips



The double-lined frame around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot turns orange.



If the face you touched disappears from the LCD screen, the subject selected in [Face Detection] (p touched returns to the screen, that face has priority.

85) has priority. If the face you

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Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter)

A photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording ([Dual Capture] is the default setting) (page 85). An orange frame appears around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot.

Notes





When the frame rate and the recording mode are set to [50i]/[Highest Quality or [50p]/[50p Quality the Smile Shutter function while recording movies. Furthermore, when the frame rate is set to [25p], you cannot use the Smile Shutter function, either.



Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder.



Tips



You can select the subject that has priority for face detection and smile detection with [Face Detection] (p priority subject by touching the detection frame on the LCD screen, the face with a double-lined frame has priority.



If a smile is not detected, set [Smile Sensitivity]

86).

], you cannot use

85). When you specify the

]

Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)

You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO.

Notes



may appear when the capacity of the



recording media is not enough or when you record photos continuously. You cannot record photos while



Depending on the [

Frame Rate] selected, appears on the

[ LCD screen and you may not be able to use the Dual Rec function.



Tips



When the MODE lamp is set to the size of photos becomes [12.3M] (16:9) or [9.2M] (4:3).



You can record photos during recording standby in the same way as when the lamp is turned on. However, when the frame rate is set to [25p], you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in movie recording mode.

is displayed.

REC Mode] or

(Movie),

(Photo)

Recording in dark places (NightShot)

Infrared port

NIGHTSHOT button

When you press NIGHTSHOT, appears, and you can record images even in total darkness. Press NIGHTSHOT again to cancel the NightShot function.

Advanced operations

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Notes





The NightShot function uses infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects.



Make sure to remove the lens hood with lens cover (supplied) as it may prevent the proper operation of the infrared function.



Remove the conversion lens (sold separately).



Adjust the focus manually ([Focus], p

t is hard to focus automatically.



Do not use the NightShot function in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.



Set [Low Lux] (p

ith color images in dim light.

. 81) when you record photos

. 81) when

Recording information on your location (GPS)

The camcorder records information on the location when movies or photos are recorded (the default setting).

GPS triangulating status

Notes





It may take a while before the camcorder starts triangulating.



If the camcorder cannot triangulate, the following operations may resolve the issue.



Move to a place where radio signals are easier to receive.



Make sure the GPS antenna is not obstructed

y a hand, etc. (p. 128).

Tips



In the following situations, the current location



of the camcorder shown on the map may be different from the actual location. The margin of error can be as wide as several hundred meters.



When the camcorder receives GPS signals that have been reflected off surrounding buildings.



When the GPS signal is too weak.



To display recorded location information, perform

(Playback Settings)]  [Data Code] 

[ [Coordinates].

(MENU)  [Setup] 

Triangulating

Triangulating meters

Searching for the

satellites

Unable to record location information

Number of dots changes

Unable to

triangulate

Establishing priorities for location information

See page 95.

If you do not want to record location information

Perform (MENU)  [Setup] 

(General Settings)]  [GPS Setting]

[  [Off].

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Displaying the histogram

8 0

areas of the picture while the right area shows the brighter areas.



You can also display the histogram by touching

(MENU)  [Camera/Audio] 

(Shooting Assist)]  [Histogram]

[

Recording in mirror mode

HISTOGRAM button

When you press the HISTOGRAM button, the [Histogram] window appears on the screen. The histogram graphically displays the distribution of tones within an image, and is useful for adjusting exposure. The histogram will not be recorded.

Pixels

Darker Brighter

Brightness

Lines of brightness level set with [Zebra] () and brightness level 100 () are displayed. Press the HISTOGRAM button to cycle the display of lines of brightness level in the following order: nondisplay  only    and .

Notes





The histogram is not displayed when using digital zoom.





The left area on the graph shows the darker

Tips

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side ().

Tips





A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.



The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder .

Setting time data

The camcorder records movies accompanied by time data, such as time code and user bit.

To change the time code and user bit

Select the item to be displayed by touching

(MENU)  [TC/UB]  [TC/UB

Disp].

Advanced operations

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To preset the time code

 Touch (MENU)  [TC/UB] 

[TC Preset].

elect the 2 digits you want to set, then

 S

et the value with /.

You can set the time code between 00:00:00:00 and 23:59:59:24.

et other digits by repeating step  and

 S

ouch [OK].

To reset the time code

You can reset the time code (00:00:00:00) by touching  [TC Preset]  [Reset].

(MENU)  [TC/UB]

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.

To preset the user bit

 Touch (MENU)  [TC/UB] 

[UB Preset].

elect the 2 digits you want to set, then

 S

et the value with /.

et other digits by repeating step  and

 S

ouch [OK].

Registering My Button

You can register MENU items that you use frequently on My Buttons (p. 33).



Touch

(MENU)  [Camera/ Audio]  [ (Shooting Assist)]  [My Button].

Select with



/ and touch

the menu you want to register.

Touch the button you want to



customize.

To reset the user bit

You can reset the user bit (00 00 00 00) by touching [UB Preset]  [Reset].

(MENU)  [TC/UB] 

Touch



Tips





See page 75 for MENU items you can register.

to finish setting.

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Adjusting manually

You can adjust the iris, gain, shutter speed or white balance manually. Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch  to MAN.

Notes





If you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch  to AUTO, manual adjustments of iris, gain, shutter speed, white balance are canceled.



[AE Shift] is not effective temporarily while you adjust the iris, gain and shutter speed all manually.

Adjusting the iris

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 F1.8 and F9.6. 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.

During recording or standby, set



the AUTO/MANUAL switch  to MAN.

When the iris is automatically



adjusted, press the IRIS button .

next to the iris value disappears, or

the iris value appears on the screen.

Set the ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS switch



 to IRIS.

The iris is assigned to the manual ring.

Adjust the iris with the manual



ring .

Tips





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 F1.8.



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.



This is handy for making the background blurred or sharp.



You can adjust the iris by touching

(MENU)  [Camera/Audio] 

(Manual Settings)]  [IRIS].

[

Advanced operations

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To use automatic iris adjustment temporarily

Keep pressing the IRIS PUSH AUTO button (). The iris is adjusted automatically while the button is pressed.

To adjust the iris automatically

Press the IRIS button . The iris value disappears, or to the iris value.

appears next

Adjusting the gain

You can adjust the gain manually when you do not want to use the AGC (automatic gain control).

During recording or standby, set



the AUTO/MANUAL switch  to MAN.



Touch

 [Manual].

Select the gain value between



0 dB and 21 dB, and then touch

next to the gain value disappears, or

the gain value appears on the screen.

To adjust the gain automatically

Set [Gain] to [Auto]. The gain value disappears.

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.

During recording or standby, set



the AUTO/MANUAL switch  to MAN.



Touch

 [Manual].

Change the shutter speed by



touching -/+.

You can adjust the shutter speed in a range of 1/6 second through 1/10000 second. The denominator of the set shutter speed appears on the screen. For example, [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.

Tips





You can adjust the gain by touching

(MENU)  [Camera/Audio] 

(Manual Settings)]  [Gain].

[

Tips





It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. Manual focusing with

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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.



You can adjust the shutter speed by touching

(MENU)  [ (Manual Settings)] 

[Shutter Speed].

To adjust the shutter speed automatically

Set [Shutter Speed] to [Auto]. The shutter speed value disappears, or appears next to the shutter speed value.

Adjusting white balance

You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment.

During recording or standby, set



the AUTO/MANUAL switch  to MAN.



Touch

(MENU)  [Camera/ Audio]  [ (Manual Settings)]  [White Balance].

Touch the desired item.



Auto



The white balance is adjusted automatically.

Outdoor ( )

The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions:



Outdoors



Night views, neon signs and fireworks



Sunrise or sunset



Under daylight fluorescent lamps

Indoor ()

The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions:



Indoors



At party scenes or studios where the

lighting conditions change quickly



Under video lamps in a studio, or under

sodium lamps or incandescent-like color lamps

Advanced operations

One Push ( )

The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light.



Touch [ ].



Frame a white object such as a piece of

paper, to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject.



Touch [ ].

Notes



Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the



color in [One Push] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps.



When you select [One Push], keep framing white objects.



While the camcorder is recording a movie, is grayed out and [One Push] cannot be set.

Tips





If you have changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment.

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When the white balance has been set with [One



Push], if the lighting conditions changed by bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [One Push] procedure to readjust the white balance.

To adjust the white balance automatically

Set [White Balance] to [Auto].

Audio setup

You can select the method for inputting sound on the camcorder from 3 types; internal microphone, MIC input jack or XLR Adaptor. Depending on the connection status of MIC input jack and XLR Adaptor, the order of priority to be selected is as follows: MIC input jack  XLR Adaptor  internal microphone

Using the internal microphone

Internal microphone

Detach the XLR Adaptor when you use the internal microphone. You can record stereo sound.

Tips





Set [Int. Mic. Sensitivity] to [High] when the sound is quiet.



To reduce wind noise, set [Int. Mic. Wind NR]

. 86).

to [On] (p

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Using an external microphone (sold separately)

MIC input jack

When an external microphone is connected to the MIC input jack, sound is switched to that of the external microphone. Sound is not switched during recording.

Using the supplied microphone

Attach the XLR Adaptor when you use the supplied microphone (ECM-XM1). You can record monaural sound with the superdirectional microphone.

Advanced operations

Inputting external sound

 INPUT1 jack  INPUT2 jack

Selecting a sound source

 INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch  INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch

Selecting a sound source level

 ATT (INPUT1) switch  ATT (INPUT2) switch

Selecting channel setting for recording

 REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch

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Selecting the recording level

 AUTO/MAN (CH1) switch  AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial  AUTO/MAN (CH2) switch  AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial

Switching wind noise reduction to ON/OFF

 LOW CUT (INPUT1) switch  LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch

Attach the XLR A



daptor (p. 12),

and connect the supplied microphone to INPUT1 jack .

Set the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/



MIC+48V) switch  to MIC+48V.

Set the REC CH SELECT (INPUT1)



switch  to CH1·CH2

This setting enables recording on both CH1, CH2. Set the switch to CH1 if you want to record on CH1 only.

Adjusting the recording level

You can adjust the recording level input from the INPUT1 /INPUT2  jacks. You cannot adjust the recording level of the internal microphone and MIC input jack.

Set the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2)



switch of the channel to be adjusted ( or ) to MAN.

Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial  or



 to adjust the volume to the

proper level.

Confirm that the volume is at the proper level with headphones or audio

el meter (p. 88).

lev

To restore automatic adjustment

Set the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2) switch  or  to AUTO.

Reducing wind noise

You can reduce wind noise input from the INPUT1/INPUT2 jacks  or .

Set the LOW CUT (INPUT1) switch  or LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch  to ON.

Tips





You can select [ [Linear PCM] or [Dolby Digital] when recording in high definition image quality (HD).



You can adjust the volume of the headphones or

eaker with [Volume] (p. 86).



You can set [Audio Output Timing] of

adphones and audio output jacks (p. 86).

Audio Format] from

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Using an external audio device

Set as follows when you use a microphone other than the supplied microphone or an external audio device (mixer, etc.).

Select the sound source to be



input.

Set the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/ MIC+48V) switch  or  according to the device to be connected to the INPUT1/INPUT2 jacks  or . External audio device (mixer, etc.): LINE Dynamic microphone or microphone with built-in battery: MIC Microphone that is 48 V phantom power compliant: MIC+48V

Notes





If you connect a device that does not support 48V phantom power, malfunction may result from setting this switch to MIC+48V. Check before connecting the device.



If noise from the unused jack bothers you, set the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch of the unused jack ( or ) to LINE.

Set the input level of the



microphone

When the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch  or  is set to MIC or MIC+48V, you can set the input level with ATT (INPUT1/INPUT2) switch  or . Adjust according to the microphone sensitivity. ATT 10dB is recommended when you use the supplied microphone (ECMXM1). The input levels are as follows.

ATT 0dB: -60dBu ATT 10dB: -50dBu ATT 20dB: -40dBu

Notes





When the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/ MIC+48V) switch  or  is set to LINE, the input level is fixed to +4dBu. Even if you reset the ATT switch, the input level does not change.

Set the channel to be recorded.



You can select the channel to be recorded with REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch .

The position of the REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch

CH1·CH2 INPUT1 CH1

CH1 INPUT1

Tips





To use a stereo microphone with two XLR (3PIN) plugs, connect Lch to the INPUT1 jack  and Rch to the INPUT2 jack , and set the REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch  to CH1.

Audio recorded on CH1, CH2

INPUT2

CH2

CH1

CH2

Advanced operations

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Setting the image quality and recording media

Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD)

You can select the desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) that enables you to record fine images, or the standard definition image quality (STD) that has more compatibility with various playback devices ([ Quality] is the default setting). Change the image quality according to the recording situation or the playback device.



Touch

(MENU) 

[Rec/Media SET]  [ /

Setting].



Touch [

HD Quality] to record high definition image quality (HD) images, or touch [ STD Quality] to record standard definition image quality (STD) images.

Touch



Recording image quality is changed.

 .

Selecting the frame rate

You can select the frame rate to be used to record high definition image quality (HD) movies. Using [50i] is recommended for standard recording. Set [ first, before setting [

Frame Rate]

REC Mode] (p. 57).

Touch



Media SET]  [

(MENU)  [Rec/

Frame Rate].

Touch the desired setting, and



then touch [Next].

Touch the desired recording



mode.



Touch

Frame rate/scanning system:

50p: 50 progressive

 

50i: 50 interlace



25p: 25 progressive



Tips



Frame rate means the number of images that are updated in a certain period of time.

Tips





You can record, play, or edit movies in the selected image quality only. To record, play, or edit movies in another image quality, change this setting.

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Selecting the recording mode

You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies ([Highest Quality

] is the default setting). The recording time of the recording media is changed depending on the recording mode.



Touch

(MENU)  [Rec/

Media SET]  [ REC Mode].

Touch the desired recording



mode.

The recording modes available depend on the selected [

Frame Rate]

(p. 56).

* appears on a medium icon if a movie

recorded with the selected recording mode cannot be saved on that medium.



Touch

Recording modes and the media

Types of media that images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode selected. For details on a save operation using the external devices, see page 64.

Recording mode

Types of media

FH/

HQ/LP

On this camcorder

Internal recording media

Memory card

On external devices

External media (USB storage devices)

Blu-ray discs

AVCHD recording discs

* [PS] can be set only when [ Frame Rate] is

set to [50p].

Tips





Movies are recorded with the 1920  1080/50p format when the PS mode of high definition image quality (HD) is selected, and with AVCHD 1920  1080/50i or 1920  1080/25p format when the FX or FH mode is selected. When the HQ or LP mode of high definition image quality (HD) is selected, movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440  1080/50i format.



You can select the following high definition image quality (HD) recording mode.



[50p Quality



[Highest Quality



[High Quality



[Standard



[Long Time



The recording mode of the standard image quality (STD) is limited to the following value.



[Standard



“M,” such as in “24M,” means “Mbps.”



 

] (AVC HD 28M (PS))

] (AVC HD 24M (FX))

] (AVC HD 17M (FH))

] (AVC HD 9M (HQ))

] (AVC HD 5M (LP))

] (STD 9M (HQ))

Advanced operations

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Performing the format

Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space.



Touch

(MENU)  [Rec/

Media SET]  [Format].

Select the recording media to be



formatted.

Touch



Notes





Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this

eration (p. 19).



To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them before formatting the recording media.



Protected movies and photos will also be deleted.



While [Executing...] is displayed, do not turn on/off the power, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the memory card from your camcorder. (The ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing while formatting memory card.)

 .

To prevent data on the internal recording media from being recovered

[Empty] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal recording media of the camcorder. In this way it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [Empty].

When the internal recording media is selected on the [Format] screen, touch [Empty].

Notes





Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). You cannot perform [Empty] unless you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).



To avoid the loss of important images, they should be saved on a computer or other devices before performing [Empty].



Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor. Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation.



While deleting data, do not apply any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder.



You can check the time that the camcorder will take to delete data on the LCD screen.



If you stop performing [Empty] while [Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the operation by performing [Format] or [Empty] when you use the camcorder next time.

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Making good use of your camcorder

Deleting movies and photos

You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media.

Notes





You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance.



Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images. It may damage the recording media.



Do not eject the memory card while deleting images from the memory card.



You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Undo the protection of the movies and photos to delete them, before you try to delete them

60).

Tips



If you start playing back an image by selecting it



from the Event Index screen, you can delete the image using To delete all images recorded in the recording



media, and recover all the recordable space of

e media, format the media (p. 58).

t Reduced-size images which enable you to view



many images at the same time on an index screen are called “thumbnails.”

Press



Touch



Copy]  [Delete].

on the playback screen.

(View Images) (p. 34).

(MENU)  [Edit/

When [ / Setting] is set to



STD Quality], appears

[ instead of

Touch and display the



mark on the movies or photos to be deleted.



Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so that you can confirm the image. Touch

to return to the previous screen.



Touch

  .

To delete all movies/photos in an event at one time

 In step 3, touch [All In Event].

Advanced operations

To select and delete movies,



touch

[Multiple Images] 

[

MOVIE]/[ PHOTO]/

[ MOVIE/PHOTO]

 Touch / to select the desired

event, then touch



Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so that you can confirm the image. Touch

to return to the previous screen.

 Touch  .

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Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)

Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake.  will be displayed on the protected images.



Press

(View Images) (p. 34).



Touch

(MENU)  [Edit/

Copy]  [Protect].

To undo the protection of movies and photos

Touch the movie or photo marked with in step 4.

disappears.

To protect all movies/photos in an event at one time

 In step 3, touch [Set All In Event].

To select and protect movies,



touch [Multiple Images] 

MOVIE]/[ PHOTO]/

[ [ MOVIE/PHOTO].

When [ / Setting] is set to



STD Quality], appears

[ instead of

Touch the movies and photos to



be protected.

is displayed on the selected images.

Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so



that you can confirm the image. Touch

to return to the previous screen.

Touch



  .

 Touch / to select the desired

event, then touch

Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so



that you can confirm the image. Touch

to return to the previous screen.

 Touch  .

To undo the protection of an event

In step 3 above, touch [Remove All In Event], select the desired movies/photos, then touch

  .

Copying images

You can copy images recorded on the internal memory of the camcorder onto a memory card. Insert the memory card in the camcorder on which photos are copied.

Notes





When you record an image on the memory card for the first time, create the image database file by touching SET]  [Repair Img. DB F.]  [Memory Card].



Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of

(MENU)  [Rec/Media

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power during dubbing.

Tips





The original copy of the image will not be deleted after the copy operation has been completed.



The images recorded by this camcorder and stored onto the recording media are called “original.”



Press

(View Images) (p. 34).



Touch

(MENU)  [Edit/

Copy]  [Copy].

The media selection screen appears.

Touch the desired item to select



the source and the destination for the images to be copied.

[Int. Memory Memory Card] The [Copy] screen appears.

Touch the type of copy operation.



[Multiple Images]: To select multiple images and copy them [All In Event]: To copy all images of a specified event

Touch the type of image you



want to copy.

Select the image to be copied.



[Multiple Images]: Touch the image to be copied, and mark it with

. You can

select multiple images.

Touch the desired thumbnail so that you



can confirm the image. Touch return to the selection screen.

[All In Event]: Select the Event to be copied, then touch

. You cannot

select multiple Events.

Touch





Tips



To check the movies or photos after the copy operation is finished, use [Media Select] to select the destination medium, and then play

e copied movies/photos (p. 26).



You can copy images to various types of

nal media (p. 64).

ext

  .

Advanced operations

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Dividing a movie

You can divide a movie to delete unnecessary parts.



Touch

 [ Divide] on the

movie playback screen.



Touch

, then at the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes.

The movie pauses.



Touch

/ to adjust the dividing point with more precision.

Returns to the beginning of the selected movie



Touch

 .

A slight difference may occur from the point



where you touch point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments.



Only simple editing is available on the camcorder. Use commercially available software for more advanced editing.

and the actual dividing

Capturing a photo from a movie

You can capture images from movies recorded in the internal memory.



Touch

 [Photo Capture] that

appears on the playback screen of a movie.

The [Photo Capture] screen appears.



Touch

, then at the point where you want to capture a photo.

The movie pauses.



Touch

/ to adjust the capturing point with more precision.

Notes





You cannot restore movies once they are divided.



You cannot divide protected movie. Undo the protection of the movie to divide it, before you

y to divide it (p. 60).



Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. It may damage the recording media.



Do not eject the memory card while dividing movies on the memory card.

Returns to the beginning of the selected movie

Touch



When capturing is finished, the screen returns to pause.

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Notes





The image size is fixed based on the image quality of the movie. If the movie was recorded with one of the following image quality levels, the image size will be set as shown below.



High definition image quality (HD): 2.1 M (16:9)



Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9)



4:3 aspect ratio with standard definition image quality: 0.3 M (4:3)



The recording medium where you want to save photos should have enough free space.



The recording date and time of captured photos 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 photo will be the date and time you captured from the movie.

Advanced operations

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Saving images with an external device

Selecting a method for saving images with an external device

You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device.

External devices Connecting cable Page

External media device

Saving images on an external media device with high definition image quality (HD).

DVD writer other than DVDirect Express

Saving images on a DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) or with standard definition image quality (STD).

Hard disk recorder, etc.

Saving images on a DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD).

USB Adapter Cable (supplied)

USB cable (supplied)

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD)

Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in which images are saved.

Notes





The AVCHD recording disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices.



Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in DVD players/ recorders. Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/ recorders may fail to eject the disc.

The types of media on which images are saved

See page 57.

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The devices on which the created disc can be played back

DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD)

AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation

DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD)

Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.

Notes





Always maintain your PlayStation



The PlayStation



3 may not be available in some countries/regions.



3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software.



Saving images with an external device

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Saving images on an external media device

You can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external hard disk drive. You can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device.

Notes





Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall

sing the supplied AC adaptor (p. 19).

socket) u R

efer to the instruction manual supplied with



the external media device.

Tips





You can import images saved on the external media device to your computer by using the supplied software “Content Management Utility.”

Functions available after saving images on an external media device



playback of images through the camcorder (p. 68)



importing images to a computer

Devices that cannot be used as an external media device

You cannot use the following devices as an



external media device.



media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB



ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive



media devices connected via a USB hub



media devices with built-in USB hub



card reader



Notes



You may not be able to use external media devices with a code function.



The FAT file system is available for your camcorder. If the storage medium of the external device was formatted for the NTFS file system, etc., format the external media device using the camcorder before use. The format screen appears when an external media device is connected to your camcorder. Make sure that important data has not previously been saved on the external media device before you format it using the camcorder.

Operation is not assured with every device



satisfying requirements for operating.



For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your country/region.

Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).

If the external medium device has the AC power cable, connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket).

Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the external media device.

Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the  (USB) jack of your camcorder.

Make sure not to disconnect the USB cable while [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD screen. If [Repair Img. DB F.] is displayed on the camcorder screen, touch

USB Adaptor Cable (supplied)

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Connect the external media device and touch [Copy.] on the camcorder screen.

Movies and photos that are stored on one of the camcorder’s recording media selected in [Media Select], and that have not yet been saved on external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time.

This operation is available only when there



are newly recorded images.

After operation is completed, touch on the camcorder screen.

When connecting an external media device

The images saved in the external media device are displayed on the LCD screen. When an external media device is connected, the USB icon will appear on the Event View screen, etc.

View] or Event Index is displayed) of the external media device.

sconnect the USB Adaptor Cable.

 Di

Notes





The number of scenes you can save on the external media device are as follows. However, even if the external media device has free space, you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number.



High definition image quality (HD) movies: Max. 3,999



Standard definition image quality (STD) movies: Max. 9,999



Photos: Max. 40,000 The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type of images recorded.

Saving desired movies and photos

You can save desired images in the camcorder to the external media device.

Connect the camcorder to the



external media device and touch [Play without copying.].

Event View of the external medium is displayed.



Touch

(MENU)  [Edit/

Copy]  [Copy] .

Saving images with an external device

You can make menu settings of the external media device such as deleting images. Touch Event View.

(MENU)  [Edit/Copy] on

To disconnect the external media device

 Touch while the camcorder is in

the playback standby mode ([Event

Follow the instructions that



appear on the screen to select the recording media, image selection methods and type of the image.

You cannot copy images from an external media device to the internal recording medium on the camcorder.

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When you selected [Multiple



Images], touch the image to be saved.

appears.

Press and hold the image down on the



LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch

to return to the previous screen.



If you select [All In Event], select the event to copy with select multiple events.

/ . You cannot



Touch

 

on the camcorder screen.

Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder

Connect the camcorder to the



external media device and touch [Play without copying.].

Event View of the external media device is displayed.

Select the image you want to



view and play back the image (p.

34).



You can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder (p. 38).

To perform [Direct Copy] manually

You can perform [Direct Copy] manually while the camcorder is connected to an external media device.  T

ouch

(MENU)  [Edit/Copy]

 [Direct Copy] on the [Event View] screen of the external media device.

ouch [Copy images that have not been

 T

pied.].

 Touch

Notes





If your camcorder does not recognize the external media device, try the following operations.



Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your camcorder.



If the external media device has the AC power cord (mains lead), connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket).

 .

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Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer other than DVDirect Express

Use the USB cable to connect your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the DVD writer.

Notes





You cannot use DVDirect Express.



Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this

peration (p. 19).



Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.

Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 19).

The [USB Select] screen appears on the camcorder screen.

If the [USB Select] screen does not appear,



touch (Connection)]  [USB Connect].

Touch [USB Connect] on the camcorder screen.

Record movies on the DVD writer.

For details, refer to the instruction



manuals supplied with the DVD writer.

After the operation is completed, touch camcorder screen.

Disconnect the USB cable.

(MENU)  [Setup]  [

 on the

Saving images with an external device

Turn on your camcorder, and connect a DVD writer to your camcorder with the supplied USB cable.

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Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc.

You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. Connect the device in either way of  or . Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.

Notes





Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this

eration (p. 19).



Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions.



High definition image quality (HD) movies will be copied with standard definition image quality (STD).

A/V Remote Connector

Input

S VIDEO

VIDEO

(Yellow)

(White)

AUDIO

(Yellow)

Signal flow

 A/V connecting cable (supplied)  A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO

(sold separately)

By using this cable, higher quality images can be produced than with an A/V connecting cable. Connect the white and red plug (left/right audio) and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable. If you connect the S VIDEO plug only, you will hear no sound. The yellow plug (video) connection is not necessary.

(Red)

Insert the recording media in the recording device.

If your recording device has an input



selector, set it to the input mode.

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Saving images with a computer

Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable  (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO  (sold separately).

Connect your camcorder to the input jacks



of the recording device.

Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device.



Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details.

When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder.

Notes





Since copying is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.



You cannot copy images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable.



To copy date/time information, camera data, and coordinates, touch [Setup]  [ Code]  a desired setting  Set [Down Convert Type] to [Squeeze], [Letter



Box] or [Edge Crop] according to the display

een size of a TV, etc. (p. 93).

s When you connect a monaural device, connect



the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack on the device.

(Playback Settings)]  [Data

(MENU) 

Preparing a computer (Windows)

You can perform following operations using “Content Management Utility.”

Importing images to a computer

 

Viewing imported images



Detecting and correcting flash bands

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.

Step 1 Checking the computer system

OS*

Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista

SP2

/Windows 7

CPU

Use an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.80 GHz CPU equivalent or faster to play back videos with high definition image quality (HD) in the highest quality. Videos with high definition image quality (HD) recorded in other than the highest quality 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 highest quality 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 (STD)

Memory

For Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended.) For Windows Vista/Windows 7: 1 GB or more

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Hard disk

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.

Display

Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots

Others

USB port (this must be provided as standard, High-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)) (CDROM drive is necessary for installation)

Standard installation is required. Operation is

not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.

64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not

supported.

Starter (Edition) is not supported.

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.

Confirm that your camcorder is



not connected to the computer.

Turn on the computer.





Log on as an Administrator for installation.



Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.

Place the supplied CD-ROM



“Content Management Utility” in the disc drive of your computer.

The installation screen appears.

If the screen does not appear, click



[Start]  [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]), then double-click [SONYCMU(E:)] (CD-ROM).

Select the language for the



application to be installed, then click [OK].

When the install wizard screen



appears, click [Next].

Confirm the license agreement,



and if you accept the terms, click [Next].

Select the drive or folder to install



the application, then click [Next].

Select the option to create the



desk-top shortcut, then click [Next].

Turn on your camcorder, then



connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

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Touch [USB Connect] on the



camcorder screen.

If the [USB Select] screen does not appear,



touch (Connection)]  [USB Connect].

(MENU)  [Setup]  [

Click [Next].



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.

Remove the CD-ROM from the



computer.

To disconnect your camcorder from the computer

 Click the icon at the bottom right of

the desktop of the computer  [Safely remove USB Mass Storage DeviceDrive].

 Touch  [Yes] on the camcorder

screen.

sconnect the USB cable.

 Di

To play images recorded on the camcorder, using a computer

Refer to the help on the supplied CD-ROM “Content Management Utility.”

Notes





When importing a long movie or edited image, use the supplied software “Content Management Utility.” If you use any other software, images may not be imported properly.



If file size exceeds 2 GB during a long recording, a new file is created automatically, resulting in the movie being divided into multiple files when you view the recording media directly from your computer after recording.



If you import images without using supplied “Content Management Utility,” files automatically created (due to the 2 GB limit) may not be concatenated. Even if you usually use other editing software, use the supplied software “Content Management Utility” to import images to the computer to ensure files are concatenated and imported to the computer.

Saving images with an external device

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Customizing your camcorder

Using menus

You can enjoy using your camcorder more by making good use of menu operations. The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories.

Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode)  p. 79

Camera/Audio (Items for customized shooting)  p. 80

Rec/Media SET (Items for setting up image quality or the recording media) 

p. 89

TC/UB (Items for setting up the time code or user bit)  p. 90

Edit/Copy (Items for editing)  p. 91

Setup (Other setup items)  p. 92

Operating menus

Follow the procedures explained below to set the menu items.

The [Camera/Audio] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Touch the sub-category icon, and the screen changes to other sub-category menus. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.

Notes





You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions.



Touch

to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous menu screen.

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Menu lists

You can register items with * on My Buttons (p. 48).

Shooting Mode

Movie

Photo

Smooth Slow Rec

Golf Shot

Camera/Audio

(Manual Settings)

Gain*

AGC Limit

White Balance*

Spot Focus*

Focus*

IRIS*

Shutter Speed*

AE Shift*

White Balance Shift*

Low Lux

(Camera Settings)

Intelligent Auto

Cinematone

Self-Timer

Tele Macro

SteadyShot

Digital Zoom

Conversion Lens

Auto Back Light

NIGHTSHOT Light

Color Bar

Color Bar Tone

Date Rec

Records movies.

Shoots photos.

Records fast moving subjects in slow-motion.

Divides two seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos.

Sets the gain

Selects the upper limit for the Auto Gain Control (AGC).

Adjusts the White Balance.

Focuses on a subject you touch on the screen.

Focuses manually.

Adjusts the iris.

Adjusts the shutter speed.

Adjusts the brightness of automatic exposure control.

Adjusts the white balance with more precision.

Records bright color images in the dim.

Recording better images automatically

Adjusts the color of the movie automatically to resemble the atmosphere of film camera images.

Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode.

Shoots a subject in focus with the background out of focus.

Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies.

Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos.

Sets the maximum zoom level of the digital zoom that exceeds the zoom level of the optical zoom.

Sets the type of an attached conversion lens (sold separately).

Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.

Records clearer images when using the NightShot function.

Displays color bars on the screen

Outputs audio tone signals.

Embeds the date and time in the movie data

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(Face)

Face Detection

Smile Shutter

Smile Sensitivity

(Audio)

Audio Format

Int. Mic. Sensitivity

Int. Mic. Wind NR

Audio Output Timing

Volume

(Shooting Assist)

My Button

Histogram

Zebra

Peaking

Marker

Camera Data Display

Audio Level Display

Rec/Media SET

/ Setting

Media Select

REC Mode

Frame Rate

Wide Rec

Image Size

Media Info

Format

Repair Img. DB F.

File Number

Detects a face.

Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected.

Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the smile shutter function.

Switches the audio format.

Sets recording sensitivity of the internal microphone.

Sets wind noise reduction of the internal microphone.

Sets audio output timing during recording.

Adjusts the volume during playback, and the volume for the headphones during recording.

Resisters MENU items on My Buttons.

Displays the histogram.

Displays a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness.

Displays an image on the screen with its outlines enhanced you to adjust the focus.

Displays markers to confirm the composition.

Display the iris, gain and shutter speed settings on the screen.

Display the audio level meter on the screen.

Sets image quality for recording, playback, or editing movies.

Selects recording media.

Sets the mode to record movies.

Sets the frame rate to record movies.

Selects the aspect ratio when recording with standard definition image quality (STD).

Sets the photo size.

Displays information on the recording media, such as free space.

Deletes all data on the internal recording media or a memory card.

Repairs the image database file on the internal recording media or a memory card.

Sets how to assign the file number.

45, 85

103, 105

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TC/UB

TC/UB Disp

TC Preset

UB Preset

TC Run

TC Make

UB Time Rec

Edit/Copy

Delete

Protect

Copy

Direct Copy

Change the display of the time code/user bit.

Sets the time code.

Sets the user bit.

Selects how the time code advances.

Selects the recording type on the recording media.

Selects whether or not to save the actual time in the user bit code.

Deletes movies or photos.

Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting.

Copies movies or photos.

Copies images stored on the internal recording medium or on a memory card to some type of external media.

60 60

Setup

(Playback Settings)

Data Code

(Connection)

HDMI/Component

Down Convert Type

Disp Output

HDMI TC Output

USB Connect

(General Settings)

Beep

LCD Brightness

VF Back Light

Display Setting

GPS Information

GPS Setting

REC Lamp

Displays the detailed recording data during playback.

Sets the format of the image output to HDMI and component jacks (resolution).

Selects a down convert type when you down-covert video signal.

Select where to output the display information, such as time code.

Transfers time code, user bit data to the device connected with the HDMI cable.

Uses a USB connection with the USB cable.

Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not.

Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.

Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder.

Sets the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD screen.

Displays location information.

Sets the GPS.

Makes the camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder not turn on.

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Remote Ctrl

Language Setting

Calibration

Battery Info

Operation Time

(Clock Settings)

Date & Time Setting

Area Setting

Auto Clock ADJ

Auto Area ADJ

Make the supplied Wireless Remote Commander not be used.

Selects the language to be used on the LCD screen.

Adjusts the touch panel.

Displays the battery information.

Displays the total hours of operation.

Sets the [Date & Time], [Summer Time], or [Date & Time Format].

Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock.

Maintains accurate time automatically.

Compensate for time differences automatically by acquiring location information from the GPS system.

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Shooting Mode

(Items for selecting a shooting mode)

See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation. The default settings are marked with .

Movie

You can record movies.

Photo

You can shoot photos.

Smooth Slow Rec

Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds. Press START/STOP on the [Smooth Slow Rec] screen. An about-3-second movie is recorded as a 12-second-slow-motion movie. [Recording…] disappears, when recording is finished.

To change the timing at which the camcorder starts recording

Touch [ / ] to make the setting.

[ / ] (Timing)

Select the recording start point after START/STOP is pressed. The default setting is [Start Trigger].

The point when START/STOP is pressed.

Notes





You cannot record sound.



Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording.



REC Mode] will be set to [Standard

The [

] automatically When the standard definition image quality (STD) mode is selected, you cannot record movies using [Smooth Slow Rec].

Golf Shot

Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos. You can view a series of movement when playing back, which is convenient in cases such as checking golf swing or tennis form.

On the [Golf Shot] screen, frame the subject in the white frame in the center of the screen, then press START/STOP right after the subject has taken a swing. When the sound of a club hitting the ball is detected, the recording time period is automatically adjusted according to at that moment.

The point

when you press

The sound of a club

hitting the ball

START/STOP

Customizing your camcorder

[End Trigger]

[Start Trigger]

The camcorder records images in this 2 seconds period.

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* The camcorder sets the point when the loudest

sound in the past 1 second is detected, as the sound of a club hitting the ball.

Notes





If the camcorder cannot detect the sound of a club hitting the ball, the camcorder automatically sets the impact point at 0.5 second before the START/STOP button has been pressed, and records a movie in the time period between 1.5 seconds before the impact point to 0.5 second after the impact point.



The size of photos becomes 1,920  1,080.



You cannot record sound.



Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording.







REC Mode] will be set to [Standard

The [

] automatically. You cannot record movies with [Golf Shot] when you set the image quality to standard definition image quality (STD).

Tips

To use the self-timer, touch [

/ ] set to [On], press START/STOP to

[ start countdown of the timer. The point when countdown reaches 0 is assumed as the moment of impact and motion before and after 0 is recorded. If camera shake is excessive, or there are moving objects in the background during recording, image analysis will not be performed effectively, and images may contain noise as a result. It is recommended that you record images under stable conditions (for example, using a tripod). Impact sound is detected by the internal microphone even when an external microphone or the XLR Adaptor is attached.

/ ]. With

Camera/Audio

(Items for customized shooting)

See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation. The default settings are marked with .

Gain

See page 50.

AGC Limit

You can select the upper limit for the Auto Gain Control (AGC) from [Off] (21dB, the default setting), [18dB], [15dB], [12dB], [9dB], [6dB], [3dB] and [0dB].

Notes





If you adjust the gain manually, you cannot obtain the effect of [AGC Limit].

White Balance

See page 51.

Spot Focus

You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen.

Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [Auto].

Notes





[Focus] is automatically set to [Manual].

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Focus

You can adjust the focus manually (p. 43) with touch control. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally.

Touch (nearby subject)/ (distant subject) to adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [Auto].

IRIS

You can adjust the iris (p. 49) with touch control.

Auto



Adjust the iris automatically.

Manual

Adjust the iris manually.

Touch

to open the aperture, and touch

to close the aperture.

Shutter Speed

You can shoot images with the Shutter Speed priority mode. When you shoot a moving subject at a higher shutter speed, it appears as if frozen on the image. At a lower shutter speed, the subject appears as if it is flowing.

Auto



Adjusts the shutter speed automatically.

Manual

Adjusts the shutter speed manually.

AE Shift

You can adjust the brightness of the automatic exposure adjustment.

Off



Adjusts the exposure automatically.

On (EV and adjusted number)

Adjusts the exposure manually. Touch touch

to enhance the brightness, and to decrease the brightness.

White Balance Shift

You can adjust the white balance manually.

Off



Adjusts the white balance automatically.

On ( and adjusted number)

Adjusts the white balance manually.

Tips





When the white balance is set to a lower value, images appear bluish, and when it is set to higher value, images appear reddish.

Low Lux

You can record bright color images, even in dim light.

Off



The Low Lux function is not used.

On ( )

The Low Lux function is used.

Intelligent Auto

When you turn the camcorder toward the subject, the camcorder records using the optimum combination of the three detection modes: Face detection, Scene detection and Camera-shake detection.

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Off



Does not detect the subject.

When the camcorder detects the subject, the icons that correspond to the detected condition are displayed.

Face detection

(Portrait), (Baby) The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts the focus, color, and exposure.

Scene detection

 (Backlight), (Landscape), (Twilight),

(Macro) The camcorder selects the most effective setting automatically, depending on the scene.

(Spotlight), (Low Light),

Camera-shake detection

(Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camerashake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation.



Notes



The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions.

Cinematone

The camcorder automatically adjusts the color of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of film camera images when recording a movie.

Notes





When you switch the [ function on or off, the image will be paused temporarily.

Cinematone]

Self-Timer

Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds.

Off



Cancels the self-timer.

On ( )

Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the self-time, touch

Tele Macro

This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer.

Off



Cancels Tele Macro. (Tele Macro is also canceled when you move the zoom lever to the W side.)

On ( )

The zoom (p. 42) moves to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at close range down to

out 32 cm (12 5/8 in.).

Off



Does not use the Cinematone function.

Uses the Cinematone function.

Notes





When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time.



Adjust the focus manually ([Focus], p i

t is hard to focus automatically.

. 81) when

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SteadyShot

You can compensate for camera shake.

SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when

Set [ using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural.

Standard



Provides a SteadyShot effect, performing wide-angle recording under relatively stable recording conditions.

Active ( )

Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.

Off ( )

The SteadyShot function is not used.



Notes

If you change the setting of [



the imaging field will also change accordingly.



You can magnify images up to 14 times zooming when [ [Active].

SteadyShot] is set to

SteadyShot],

SteadyShot

You can compensate for camera shake.

SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when

Set [ using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural.



The SteadyShot function is used.

Off ( )

The SteadyShot function is not used.

Digital Zoom

You can select the maximum zoom level. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom.

The zooming zone appears when you set [120×].

Off



Up to 10× zoom is performed optically.

120×

Up to 120× zoom is performed digitally.

Note



You can magnify images up to 14 times



zooming when [ [Active].

SteadyShot] is set to

Conversion Lens

When using a conversion lens (sold separately), use this function to record using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for the lens.

Off



Select this when you do not use a conversion lens.

Wide Conversion ( )

Select this when you use a wide-conversion lens.

Tele Conversion ( )

Select this when you use a tele-conversion lens.

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Auto Back Light

Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.



Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.

Off

Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects.

NIGHTSHOT Light

When using the NightShot (p. 45) function, you can record clearer images by activating [NIGHTSHOT Light], which emits infrared light (invisible).



Emits infrared light.

Off

Does not emit infrared light.

Notes



Do n



ot cover the infrared port (p. 45) with your

fingers or other objects.



Remove the lens hood with lens cover (supplied) before using [NIGHTSHOT Light], because the lens hood may prevent the infrared function from working properly.



Remove the conversion lens (sold separately).



The maximum shooting distance using [NIGHTSHOT Light] is about 3 m (10 feet).

Color Bar

You can display or record color bars in the movie recording mode. This function helps you to adjust colors when you view movies recorded with your camcorder on a TV or a monitor.

Off



Does not display color bars.

Displays color bars.

Notes



This function is automatically set to [Off]



when you switch your camcorder to the photo recording, playback mode, or turn off the camcorder.



You cannot change the setting during recording or expanded focus operation.

Color Bar Tone

Outputs audio tone signals (1 kHz: full bit

-18 dB) when you set [Color Bar Tone] to [On].

Off



Does not output audio tone signals.

Outputs audio tone signals.

Date Rec

Embeds the date and time in the movie data when you record with the interlace system

56).

(p.

Off



Does not embed the date and time.

Embed the date and time.

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Notes





You cannot set [Date Rec] in the following cases.



When [



When [Smooth Slow Rec] is activated



When [Golf Shot] is activated



When [Color Bar] is set to [On]



When [Date Rec] is set to [On], you cannot use

Frame Rate] is 50p or 25p

Dual Rec function and [Histogram].

Face Detection

You can set the camcorder to detect a face automatically. Furthermore, you can select which faces (children or adults) the camcorder detects with priority. It adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically for the face of the selected subject. Also, it adjusts the image quality of face parts more finely, in the case of the high definition image quality (HD) movies.

Auto



Detects faces without distinction between adults and children.

Child Priority

Gives faces of children priority.

Adult Priority

Gives faces of adults priority.

Off ( )

Does not detect faces.

Notes



Faces may not be detected depending on



recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder.



[Face Detection] may not function properly depending on recording conditions. Set [Face Detection] to [Off] in this case.



[Face Detection] is set to [Off] under the following conditions:



[IRIS]/[Gain]/[Shutter Speed] are all adjusted manually



[White Balance] is set to other than [Auto]

Tips





For better face detection performance, shoot the subject(s) under the following conditions:



Shoot in a sufficiently bright place



The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat or mask



The subject(s) faces directly towards the camera



If you select a subject which has priority by touching the frame that has appeared around the subject’s face, a double-lined frame will appear and that face has priority.

Smile Shutter

The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile.

Dual Capture



Only during movie recording, the shutter is released automatically, when the camcorder detects a smile.

Always On

The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the camcorder is in recording mode.

Off ( )

Smiles are not detected, so photos are not recorded automatically.

Notes





Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder.

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Smile Sensitivity

Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the Smile Shutter function.

Slight Smile

Detects even a slight smile.

Normal Smile



Detects a normal smile.

Big Smile

Detects a big smile.

Audio Format

You can set the audio format for high definition image quality (HD) recording.

Linear PCM (



Records in Linear PCM system.

Dolby Digital

Records in Dolby Digital system.

Notes



Audio format is fixed to [Dolby Digital] with



the standard definition image quality (STD) recording.

)

Int. Mic. Wind NR

You can record a movie with less wind noise by cutting the low-frequency sound input from the internal microphone.

Off



Disables wind noise reduction.

On ( )

Enables wind noise reduction.

Audio Output Timing

You can set the audio output timing during recording.

Live



Remove echo caused from the difference between the actual sound heard during recording and that heard through headphones.

Lip Sync

Resolves sync issues between picture and sound.

Volume

Int. Mic. Sensitivity

You can set recording sensitivity of the internal microphone.

Normal



Sensitivity that is normally used in professional recordings.

High

Sensitivity that is normally used in consumer recordings.

You can adjust the volume by touching

/ .

My Button

See page 48.

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Histogram

You can adjust the histogram (p. 47) with touch control.

Off



Does not display the histogram.

Displays the brightness level 100.

On[Zebra Point]

Displays lines of brightness level set with [Zebra] and brightness level 100.

Zebra

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 display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness. The zebra pattern will not be recorded with the image.

Off



Does not display the zebra pattern.

and the brightness level appear on the

screen.

Level

You can select the brightness level between 70 and 100 or 100+. The default setting is [70].

Notes





With a subject that exceeds a brightness level of 100 IRE, the image may become overexposed.



Tips



IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers) is a measure of the video signal level that is used as the bases of brightness; the reference level (pedestal level) is set to 0 (%) and the maximum level (completely white level) is set to 100 (%).

Peaking

On/Off



When you select [On], appears 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].

Color

You can select peaking color from [White], [Red] and [Yellow]. The default setting is [White].

Level

You can select a peaking sensitivity from [High], [Middle] and [Low]. The default setting is [Middle].



Notes



The outlines of the recorded images to the media are not enhanced.



Tips



You can focus more easily using this function in combination with the expanded focus function (p. 44).

Marker

 On/Off

When you select [On], you can display markers. The default setting is [Off]. Markers will not be recorded on the recording media.

 Center

When you select [On], you can display a marker at the center of the screen. The default setting is [On].

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 Aspect

You can display markers at the boundaries of the display area defined by 4:3 the aspect ratio. The default setting is [Off].

 Safety Zone

When you select [80%] or [90%], you can display markers at boundaries of display area that regular home TVs can display. The default setting is [Off].

 Guide Frame

When you select [On], you can display frame markers that help you to check horizontal and vertical positions of a subject. The default setting is [Off].

Notes





Only the time code is output to an external device via external output jacks when [Marker] is set to [On], even if [Disp Output] is set to [V-Out/Panel].



You cannot display markers under following conditions:



During 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.



Tips



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.

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].

Iris value

Shutter speed value

Gain value

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 on the Wireless

ote Commander (p. 129).

Audio Level Display

When you set this function to [On], you can display the audio level meter on the screen. The default setting is [On].

Audio level meter

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Rec/Media SET

(Items for setting up image quality or the recording media)

See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation. The default settings are marked with .

/ Setting

See page 56.

Media Select

See page 26.

REC Mode

See page 57.

Frame Rate

See page 56.

Wide Rec

When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with your TV.

16:9 WIDE



Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen.

4:3 ( )

Records movies to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen.

Notes





Set [Down Convert Type] correctly according

he TV connected for playback (p. 93).

to t

Image Size

You can select a size for the photos you are going to shot.



12.3M ( )

Records photos with the highest quality at the 16:9 (wide) ratio (4,672 × 2,628).

9.2M ( )

Records photos with high quality (3,504 × 2,628).

3.3M ( )

Records photos clearly (2,112 × 1,584).

VGA(0.3M) ( )

Allows the maximum number of photos to be recorded (640 × 480).

Notes





The selected image size is effective when the (Photo) lamp is lit.



See page 110 on the recordable number of photos.

Media Info

You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for movies and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media.

To turn off the display

Touch .

Notes





Since there is a management file area, the

ed space is not displayed as 0 % even if you

us perform [Format] (p. 58).

ips





The camcorder can display the information of the medium selected on [Media Select] (p. Change the medium setting if necessary.

26).

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Format

See page 58.

Repair Img. DB F.

See page 103, 105.

File Number

You can select the way to assign file number of photos.

Series



Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence. The file number becomes larger each time you record a photo. Even if the memory card is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned in sequence.

Reset

Assigns file numbers in sequence, following the largest file number existing on the recording medium. When the memory card is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned for each memory card.

TC/UB

(Items for setting up the time code or user bit)

TC/UB Disp

See page 47.

TC Preset

See page 48.

UB Preset

See page 48.

TC Run

You can select how the time code advances.

Rec 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.

Free Run

Advances the time code regardless of operation of your camcorder.

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 recording media is removed.

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Edit/Copy

(Items for editing)

TC Make

Preset



Records the newly set time code on the recording media.

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. The time code runs in [Rec Run] mode regardless of the setting of [TC Run].

UB Time Rec

Off



Does not save the actual time in the user bit code.

Saves the actual time in the user bit code.

Notes



The last 2 digits are fixed to 00 when it is set



to [On].

See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation.

Delete

See page 59.

Protect

See page 60.

Copy

See page 60.

Direct Copy

See page 68.

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Setup

(Other setup items)

See “Using menus” (p. 74) on the operation. The default settings are marked with .

Data Code

During playback, your camcorder displays the information (Date/Time, Camera Data, Coordinates) recorded automatically at the time of recording.

Off



Data code is not displayed.

Date/Time

Displays the date and time.

Camera Data

Displays camera setting data.

Coordinates

Displays coordinates.

Date/Time



Date



Time

Camera Data

Movie

Photo



SteadyShot off



White Balance



Shutter Speed



IRIS (Aperture value)



Gain



Brightness



Exposure



Flash

Coordinates



Latitude



Longitude



Tips



The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV.



The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Wireless Remote Commander: [Date/Time]  [Camera Data]  [Coordinates]  [Off] (no indication).



Depending on the recording media condition,

bars [--:--:--] appear.

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HDMI/Component

You can set the format of the image output to HDMI and component jacks (resolution).

1080p/576i 720p/576i

1080i/576i



576p 576i

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.

Squeeze



Outputs a horizontally compressed image while maintaining its original height.

Letter Box

Outputs a vertically compressed image while maintaining its original aspect ratio.

Edge Crop

Outputs the central portion of the original image by cropping its right and left edges.

Notes





When you view a movie recorded in standard definition image quality (STD) with [ 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.

Wide Rec] set to [16:9 WIDE]

Disp Output

You can select where to output the display information, such as time code.

LCD Panel



Outputs the information to the LCD screen and viewfinder.

V-Out/Panel

Outputs the information to the TV screen, viewfinder, and LCD screen.

Notes





Only the time code is output when [Marker] is set to [On] and a marker is displayed on the screen.

HDMI TC Output

You can transfer time code, user bit data to the device connected with the HDMI cable.

Off



Does not output time code, user bit code.

Outputs time code, user bit code.

USB Connect

Select this item when [USB Select] does not appear on the LCD screen by connecting the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable.

Beep

Off



Cancels the melody.

A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate the touch panel.

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LCD Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

Normal



Normal setting (normal brightness)

Bright

Select this when the LCD screen is not bright enough.

Tips





This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way.

VF Back Light

You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.

Normal



Standard brightness.

Bright

Brightens the viewfinder screen.

Display Setting

You can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD screen.

Auto



Displays for about 3 seconds. The rec & zoom buttons on the LCD screen is displayed in the recording mode.

Always displays. The rec & zoom buttons on the LCD screen is not displayed in the recording mode.



Tips



The icons or indicators are displayed in the following cases.



When you turn on your camcorder.



When you push the DISPLAY button.



The LCD screen is touched (Except rec & zoom buttons on LCD screen).



When you switch your camcorder to the movie recording, photo recording, or playback mode.

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.

GPS Information

The camcorder can display location information.

Satellite icons

Triangulating gauge

Information for the location that was previously obtained.

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How to check the triangulating information

Color of the satellites/ triangulating gauge

/ (black)

/ (gray)

/ (brown)

/ (ocher)

/ (green)

Status

No signal, but orbit information for the satellite is available.

33 % of the satellite orbit information has been obtained.

66 % of the satellite orbit information has been obtained.

99 % of the satellite orbit information has been obtained.

Triangulating is completed and the satellite is currently being used.

If data on your current information cannot be obtained

The camcorder starts the triangulating priority mode. As the camcorder turns other functions off to search for satellites, obtaining triangulating information can take priority.

To close the triangulating information screen

Touch .

GPS Setting

You can select whether the camcorder receives or does not receive GPS signals

46).

(p.



Receives GPS signals.

Off

Does not receive GPS signals.

REC Lamp (Recording lamp)

You can make the camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder not to turn on.



The camera recording lamp lights up.

Off

The camera recording lamp does not light up.

Remote Ctrl (Remote control)



Select this when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander (p. 129).

Off

Select this when you do not use supplied Wireless Remote Commander.

Tips





Select [Off] when you want to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another remote control unit.

Language Setting

You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.



Tips



Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.

Calibration

See page 119.

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Battery Info

You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery.

To close the battery information screen

Touch .

Operation Time

Displays the total hours of operation in 10hour increments.

Date & Time Setting

 Date & Time Format

You can select one from 4 types of date and time format.

 Summer Time

You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [On] to move the time forward 1 hour.

Off



Does not set the summertime.

Sets the summertime.

 Date & Time

See page 20.

Area Setting

You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Select your local area when using the camcorder in other time zones. Refer to the world time difference information on page 112.

Tips





If [Auto Area ADJ] is set to [On], the area setting (date and time) will be adjusted automatically using GPS signals.

Auto Clock ADJ (Auto clock adjustment)

The camcorder can maintain accurate time automatically by acquiring time information from the GPS system.



Maintains accurate time automatically.

Off

Does not maintain accurate time using the GPS system.

Notes





You must set the date and time on your

mcorder before using your camcorder (p. 20).



There may be discrepancies of a few seconds even if [Auto Clock ADJ] is activated.



This function automatically adjusts the clock when the camcorder receives GPS signals and finishes triangulating successfully while the power is on. Once the clock is adjusted, it will not be adjusted until the next time you turn the camcorder on again.



The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically using the GPS system, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ] to [Off].

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Auto Area ADJ (Auto area adjustment)

The camcorder can compensate for time differences automatically by acquiring location information from the GPS system.



Compensates for time differences automatically.

Off

Does not compensates for time differences automatically.

Notes





You must set the date and time on your

mcorder before using your camcorder (p. 20).



There may be discrepancies of a few seconds even if [Auto Area ADJ] is activated.



The camcorder may not compensate for the time difference automatically, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off].

Customizing your camcorder

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Additional information

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below.

 Check the list (p. 98 to 108), and

inspect your camcorder.

 Disconnect the power source, attach

the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on.

 Press RESET (p. 126) using a pointed

object, and turn the camcorder on.

If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.

 Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

Your camcorder may be required to initialize



or change the current internal memory of your camcorder, depending on the problem. In the event of this, the data stored on the internal memory will be deleted. Be sure to save the data on the internal memory on other media (backup) before sending your camcorder for repair. We will not compensate you for any loss of internal memory data.



During repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data.

Overall operations/Wireless Remote



Commander .....................................................p.

Batteries/power sources ..............................p.

 

LCD screen/viewfinder ................................p.



Memory card .................................................p.



Recording ....................................................... p.



Playback .........................................................p.



Playing back images stored on memory card on

other devices .................................................. p



Editing movies/photos on your camcorder

......................................................................... p.



Playback on the TV ......................................p



Copying/Connecting to other devices .......p. 104



onnecting to a computer ...........................p.

Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander

The power does not turn on.

Attach a charged battery pack to the



camcorder (p. 16). The plug of the AC Adaptor has been



disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket) (p

. 16).

The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.

It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to



be ready to shoot after the power is turned on. This is not a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall



outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute. If the functions still do not work, press RESET (p

. 126) using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.) 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. Leave your camcorder with the power of your camcorder on. Turn off your

100 100 101 101 103

103

104

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camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on your camcorder.

The menu settings have been changed automatically.

While Intelligent Auto is active, some menu



settings related to image quality will be changed automatically. The following menu items return to the



default settings when you switch between movie recording and photo recording and playback modes.

[ Self-Timer]

 

[Tele Macro]

Your camcorder gets warm.

Your camcorder may become warm during



operation. This is not a malfunction.

A rattling noise can be heard when you shake the camcorder.

If no noise is heard when the camcorder is



turned on and is in the movie/photo recording mode, the noise is produced by the movement of the internal lens. This is not a malfunction.

Intelligent Auto is canceled.



The Intelligent Auto setting is canceled if you change the following settings:

[Smooth Slow Rec]

 

[Golf Shot]



[White Balance]



[Spot Focus]



[Focus]



[Low Lux]



Cinematone]

[



[Tele Macro]



SteadyShot]

[



SteadyShot]

[



[Auto Back Light]



[Face Detection]



Nightshot



When the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to MAN

[AE Shift]



[White Balance Shift]



[IRIS]



[Gain]



[Shutter Speed]



[AGC Limit]

The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function.

Set [Remote Ctrl] to [On] (p. 95).



Insert a battery into the battery holder with



the +/– polarities correctly matching the

+/– m

rks (p. 129).

Remove any obstructions between the



Wireless Remote Commander and the remote

sensor.



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.

Remove the supplied lens hood with lens



cover.

Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander.



Select a commander mode other than DVD 2

for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of

your DVD 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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Batteries/power sources

problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one (p. 117).

The power abruptly turns off.

Use the AC Adaptor.



Charge the battery pack (p. 16).



The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.

Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)



(p. 16). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder



rectly (p. 16).

Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the



wall outlet (wall socket) properly. Th

e battery charge is completed (p. 16).



The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.

If the temperature of the battery pack is too



high or too low, you may not be able to charge it (p

. 116).

Attach the battery pack to the camcorder



rectly (p. 16). If the problem persists,

r disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.

The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.

The ambient temperature is too high or too



low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged



enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a n

w one (p. 117).

The indicated time may not be correct



depending on the environment of use.

The battery pack is quickly discharged.

The ambient temperature is too high or low.



This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged



enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the

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LCD screen/viewfinder

Menu items are grayed out.

You cannot select grayed items in the current



recording/playback situation. There are some functions you cannot activate



simultaneously.

The buttons do not appear on the touch panel.

Touch the LCD screen lightly.



Press DISPLAY (p. 23).



The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all.

Adjust the touch panel ([Calibration]) (p. 119).



The buttons on the touch panel quickly disappear.

Set [Display Setting] to [On] (p. 94).



There are dots in the shape of a grid on the screen.

These points are a normal result of the



manufacturing process of the screen and do not affect the recording in any way.

The image in the viewfinder is not clear.

Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever



until the image appears clearly (p. 24).

The image in the viewfinder has disappeared.

Close the LCD panel. Even if the viewfinder



is pulled out, no image is displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD panel is open (p

24).

You cannot activate the viewfinder all the



time.

Sony HXR-NX70C User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Read this first

Notes on use

About dust & rain proof performance of the camcorder

On use and care

Table of contents

Getting started

Step 1: Attaching the supplied microphone and lens hood with lens cover

Attaching the XLR Adaptor

Attaching the microphone

Attaching the lens hood with lens cover

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

Changing the language setting

Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording

The LCD panel

Changing the display on the LCD screen

The viewfinder

Step 5: Preparing the recording media

Selecting recording media

Inserting a memory card

Recording/Playback

Recording

Recording movies

Shooting photos

Playback on the camcorder

Operating the camcorder while playing a movie

Viewing photos

Connecting a monitor or a TV

Connecting to component/HDMI input jack(s)

Connecting to S VIDEO/video input jacks

Advanced operations

Useful functions for recording movies and photos

Zooming

Adjusting the focus

Using the expanded focus

Using the Tracking focus function

Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter)

Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)

Recording in dark places (NightShot)

Recording information on your location (GPS)

Displaying the histogram

Recording in mirror mode

Setting time data

Registering My Button

Adjusting manually

Adjusting the iris

Adjusting the gain

Adjusting the shutter speed

Adjusting white balance

Audio setup

Using the internal microphone

Using an external microphone (sold separately)

Using the supplied microphone

Adjusting the recording level

Reducing wind noise

Using an external audio device

Setting the image quality and recording media

Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD)

Selecting the frame rate

Selecting the recording mode

Performing the format

Making good use of your camcorder

Deleting movies and photos

Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)

Copying images

Dividing a movie

Capturing a photo from a movie

Saving images with an external device

Selecting a method for saving images with an external device

The devices on which the created disc can be played back

Saving images on an external media device

Saving desired movies and photos

Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder

Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer other than DVDirect Express

Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc.

Saving images with a computer