Sony NEX-EA50UH, NEX-EA50EH, NEX-EA50H, NEX-EA50UK, NEX-EA50EK User Manual

4-438-981-11(1)

Interchangeable Lens Digital HD

Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

E-mount

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Recording

Playback

Editing

Using the Menu

Connecting with another
device

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

NEX-EA50UH/EA50EH/EA50H/EA50UK/EA50EK/EA50K

Read this first

Before operating this unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.

Notes on use

Using the camcorder

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

Lens

Microphone* or
Microphone holder

* NEX-EA50UH/EA50EH/EA50H only

b Notes

• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or
waterproof. See “About handling of your
camcorder” (p. 125).

• When connecting the camcorder to another
device with communication cables, be sure to
insert the connector plug in the correct way.
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will
damage the terminal and may result in a
malfunction of the camcorder.

• Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of
the situation, the countries/regions of use.

On the LCD screen and lens

• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.

LCD screen

Large LCD
viewfinder

• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology, so
over 99.99% of the pixels are operational
for effective use. However, there may be
some tiny 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.

White, red, blue or green
point

Black point

On sunlight

• Do not record the sun or leave the
camcorder under the sun for a long time.
The internal parts of the camcorder may
be damaged. If sunlight is focused on a
nearby object, it may cause a fire. When
you must place the camcorder under direct
sunlight, attach the front lens cap.

• Do not expose your camcorder’s
viewfinder, lens, or LCD screen to the sun
or strong light source for extended
periods. Doing so may cause a
malfunction of the camcorder.

• Do not attempt to record the sun directly.
Doing so may cause a malfunction of the
camcorder.

• Do not look at the sun or a strong light
through a removed lens. This may cause
irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Also,
this may cause a malfunction.

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On the temperature of your camcorder
and battery pack

Your camcorder has a protective function
that disables recording or playback if the
temperature of your camcorder or battery
pack is beyond the safely operable range. In
this case, a message appears on the LCD
screen (p. 115).

On recording

• In order to stabilize memory card
operation, it is recommended that you
format the memory card when you use it
with your camcorder for the first time. All
data recorded on the memory card will be
erased by formatting, and cannot be
recovered. Save important data on the
memory card on other media such as a
computer, before formatting the memory
card.

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

• Compensation for the loss of the content
of recordings or the loss of recording
opportunities cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
media, etc., or even if images or sounds
are distorted due to the limits of the
capabilities of the camcorder.

• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need to set [60i/
50i SEL] in accordance with the country/
region.

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

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

– The subjects passing by the frame rapidly

might appear crooked depending on the
recording conditions. (This phenomenon may

be notable in displays having high motion
resolution.)

– Horizontal lines appear on the LCD screen

during recording under fluorescent lights,
sodium lamps or mercury lamps. The
phenomena can be reduced by adjusting the
shutter speed (p. 47).

DVD media recorded with high
definition image quality (HD)

DVD media recorded with high definition
image quality (HD) can be played back
with devices that are compatible with the
AVCHD format. 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

• To prevent your image data from being
lost, save all your recorded images on
external media periodically. To save
images on an external device, see page

104.

• Movies recorded with the recording mode
set to PS or FX on [ REC FORMAT]
can be saved on an external media device
and Blu-ray disc only (p. 104).

To handle the recorded images on
your computer

Refer to the Installation guide and “Help”
on the supplied CD-ROM “Content
Browser.”

Format the recording media using
[MEDIA FORMAT] if images are not
recorded or played back properly

If you continue recording and deleting
images on recording media for a long time,
the files on that recording media may be
fragmented. As a result, you may not be
able to record and save images properly. If

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Read this first (Continued)

this happens, save images on a separate
recordable media, such as a disc or
computer, then format the recording media
(p. 78).

About the operation of the camcorder

You can operate the camcorder using the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 28, 80), V/v/B/
b/EXEC buttons (p. 80), and the touch
panel. However, you cannot use the touch
panel* to make some settings such as the
MENU items.

* Some operations are possible only with the

touch panel.

About this manual

• Operations in the manual are described
using the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens
supplied with the NEX-EA50UK/
EA50EK/EA50K. When the operation
differs depending on the lens used, you
will find the relevant information in
“Notes” or “Tips.”

• The value you can set in [ REC
FORMAT], etc., depends on the [60i/50i
SEL] setting. In this manual, the values
for both [60i] and [50i] settings are
described.

• Memory cards and a flash memory unit
are both referred to as recording media in
this manual.

• The images of the LCD screen used in this
manual for illustration purposes are
captured using a digital still camera, and
therefore may appear different.

• The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 28).

• Design and specifications of recording
media and other accessories are subject to
change without notice.

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Identifying parts and controls

Body

The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.

A IRIS button* (45)
B Iris ring (45)
C IRIS PUSH AUTO button (45)
D GAIN/ISO button (46)
E Gain switch (46)
F White balance memory switch (49)
G PICTURE PROFILE button (53)
H STATUS CHECK button (69)
I FOCUS switch (39)
J FOCUS HOLD/PUSH AUTO button

(40)

K SHUTTER SPEED button (47)
L WHT BAL button* (49)
M (one push) button (49)
N MENU button** (28, 80)
O ASSIGN 1/2*/3/4/5*/6 button (61)
P AUTO/MANUAL switch (45)
Q SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (28, 80)
R DISPLAY button (68)

* IRIS button, WHT BAL button, ASSIGN 2

(HISTOGRAM) button, and ASSIGN 5
(MARKER) button have raised tactile dots for
your convenience in locating the buttons.

**MENU button has a raised tactile bar for your

convenience in locating the buttons.

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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)

A Image sensor position index (40)
B INPUT 1 switch (51)
C CH1 (INT MIC/INPUT 1) switch (51)
D CH1 (AUTO/MAN) switch (51)
E AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (51)
F INPUT 2 switch (51)
G CH2 (INT MIC/INPUT 1/INPUT 2)

switch (51)

H CH2 (AUTO/MAN) switch (51)
I AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial (51)
J Hook for shoulder strap

i (headphones) jack

K

For connecting stereo mini-jack headphones.

L Speaker
M Access lamp
N Memory card slot (31)

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A PHOTO button (33)
B Cable clamp
C INPUT 1 jack (26)
D INPUT 2 jack
E HDMI OUT jack (70)
F (USB) jack (104)
G EXPANDED FOCUS button
H Grip belt
I Zoom lever
J Remote sensor (102)
K Front recording lamp (102)

The recording lamp flashes if the remaining
capacity of recording media or battery is low.

L IRIS PUSH AUTO button
M Lens mount (22)
N Image sensor
O Lens contacts

Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts.

P Lens lock pin
Q Lens release button (23)

To attach a shoulder strap

Attach a shoulder strap (sold separately) to
the hooks for a shoulder strap.

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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)

A LCD screen/touch panel (29)
B Multi-interface shoe

A flash (sold separately) that is compatible
with the multi-interface shoe can be used.
For details of compatible accessories, check
the dedicated support web site or consult your
local authorized Sony service facility.

C Zoom lever
D START/STOP button (33)

When the lever is set to the HOLD position,
the START/STOP button is not operable.

E Accessory shoe receptacles (26)
F Rear recording lamp (102)

The recording lamp flashes if the remaining
capacity of recording media or battery is low.

G BATT RELEASE button (20)
H POWER switch, START/STOP button

(27)

I LCD TILT HOLD dial (29)
J Built-in microphone
K Microphone holder
L Hook for cable stopper/shoulder strap

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M Tripod receptacles

For 1/4-20UNC screws
For attaching a tripod with a screw shorter

than 5.5 mm (sold separately).

N Shoulder mount lock lever

Accessory sockets on top of the
shoulder mount

A counterbalance or accessories up to 1 kg
can be attached to the sockets.

A HEADPHONE MONITOR switch (53)
B MODE button (33)
C VOLUME buttons* (63)
D REMOTE jack

The REMOTE jack is used for controlling
playback, etc. on the video device and
peripherals connected to it.

E Battery pack (19)
F VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT jacks (70,

106)

G COMPONENT OUT jack (70)
H Flash memory unit RELEASE lever

(32)

I Flash memory unit mount (32)
J Flash memory unit jack
K Playback control buttons (STOP/

PAUSE/PREV/PLAY*/NEXT/SCAN/
SLOW) (63)

L TC/U-BIT button

Switches between time code and user bit to
display on the LCD screen.

M DATA CODE button (68)

N VISUAL INDEX button (63)
O RESET button

If you press the RESET button, all settings
including the clock setting (except the picture
profile settings) return to the default.

P MENU button (28, 80)
Q V/v/B/b/EXEC buttons (80)

* The right side of the VOLUME+ button, and

PLAY button have raised tactile dots for easy
button location.

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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)

Lens E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS (NEX-EA50UK/EA50EK/EA50K only)

A Front lens cap
B Zoom lock switch
C Rear lens cap
D Zooming ring (37)
E Hood index
F Focusing ring (39)
G Mounting index (22)
H Focal-length scale
I Focal-length index
J Lens contacts

Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts.

For NEX-EA50UH/EA50EH/EA50H
users

For details of the high-magnification power
zoom lens (E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS),
refer to the accompanying instruction
manuals.

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Wireless Remote Commander

Remove the insulation sheet before using
the Wireless Remote Commander.

Insulation sheet

• Point the remote sensor away from strong light
sources such as direct sunlight or overhead
lighting. Otherwise, the Wireless Remote
Commander may not function properly.

• When you are operating with the Wireless
Remote Commander supplied with your
camcorder, your video device may also operate.
In that case, select a commander mode other
than DVD2 for your video device, or cover the
sensor of your video device with black paper.

To change the battery of the Wireless
Remote Commander

1 While pressing on the tab, inset your

fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery
case.

2 Place a new battery with the + side facing

up.

3 Insert the battery case back into the

Wireless Remote Commander until it
clicks.

Tab

A DATA CODE button (68)
B TC RESET button (60)
C SCAN/SLOW buttons (63)
D . > (PREV/NEXT) buttons (63)
E PLAY button (63)
F STOP button (63)
G DISPLAY button (68)
H Transmitter
I START/STOP button (33)
J Zoom lever
K PAUSE button (63)
L MODE button
M b/B/v/V/ENTER buttons

b Notes

• Aim the Wireless Remote Commander towards
the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in
fire.

• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Wireless Remote
Commander may shorten, or the Wireless
Remote Commander may not function properly.
In this case, replace the battery with a Sony
CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery
may present a risk of fire or explosion.

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Screen indicators

Center

Upper left

Bottom

Upper left

Indicator Meaning

100% Remaining battery

/SET (45),
REC FORMAT (44)

WIDE REC (90)

Image size

Optical zoom

×1.5 Digital zoom

Center

Indicator Meaning

z AE/AF lock

Vibration warning

Recording media

REC STBY Recording status (33)
E Warning (115)

N Playback indicator (63)

Processing

Upper right

Indicator Meaning

0min Estimated remaining

recording time

Recording/playback
media

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Upper right

Indicator Meaning

00:00:00:00 Time code

>9999 Number of recordable

(hour:minute:second:
frame)

Movie still image
capture display

still images

Playback folder of
memory card

Bottom

Indicator Meaning

GPS triangulating status
(59)

Face detection [ON]

ISO800 ISO

PEAKING (94)

ZEBRA (94)

STEADYSHOT (88)

9 Manual focus (39)

~ Picture profile (53)

F3.5 Iris (45)

9dB Gain (46)

100 180° Shutter speed (47)

Manual volume control
(53)

AUDIO FORMAT

(92)

-2.0EV AE SHIFT (87)

Auto setting (96)

n A BWhite balance (49)

HISTOGRAM (94)

Flash (88)

Flash Level (89)

Indicator Meaning

Red Eye Reduction (89)

z Tips

• Indicators may look different or appear at
different positions.

Data code during recording

The recording date, time and condition are
recorded automatically on the recording
media. They are not displayed while
recording. However, you can check them
by pressing the DATA CODE button
(p. 68).

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Table of Contents

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

Identifying parts and controls ...................................................................5

Screen indicators ...................................................................................12

Getting Started

Body ...................................................................................................... 5

Lens E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS (NEX-EA50UK/EA50EK/

EA50K only) ......................................................................................... 10

Wireless Remote Commander............................................................. 11

Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................18

All models ............................................................................................ 18

NEX-EA50UK/EA50EK/EA50K only ..................................................... 19

NEX-EA50UH/EA50EH/EA50H only .................................................... 19

Step 2: Charging the battery pack ......................................................... 19

Step 3: Attaching the lens ......................................................................22

Step 4: Attaching the microphone ..........................................................26

Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time .......... 27

Changing the language setting........................................................... 28

Setting [60i/50i SEL] ............................................................................ 29

Step 6: Adjusting the LCD screen ..........................................................29

Step 7: Preparing the recording media .................................................. 31

Recording

Recording ............................................................................................... 33

Adjusting the focus .................................................................................39

Changing the recording setting/image size ............................................44

Recording movies ...............................................................................33

Recording still images.........................................................................35

Recording using the shoulder mount.................................................. 36

Adjusting the zoom by the zoom ring.................................................. 37

Adjusting the zoom with the zoom lever.............................................. 38

Using automatic focus/fixed focus temporarily (Push auto focus/Focus

hold) .................................................................................................... 40

Using the expanded focus (Expanded focus) .................................... 40

Focusing by touching the LCD screen (Spot focus)...........................41

Focusing on a detected face (Face detection)................................... 41

Using focus transition..........................................................................42

Selecting the recording format for high definition image

quality (HD) ......................................................................................... 44

Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition

image quality (SD) ............................................................................... 45

Selecting the image size for still images.............................................45

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Adjusting the brightness .........................................................................45

Adjusting the iris ................................................................................. 45

Adjusting the gain/ISO sensitivity ....................................................... 46

Adjusting the shutter speed ................................................................ 47

Adjusting the color tone ..........................................................................49

Adjusting the white balance................................................................ 49

Audio setup ............................................................................................51

Using the internal microphone ............................................................ 51

Recording sound via the supplied microphone.................................. 51

Recording sound from an external audio device................................ 52

Adjusting the volume .......................................................................... 53

Setting the headphone sound............................................................. 53

Useful functions ......................................................................................53

Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) ................................. 53

Acquiring location information (GPS) .................................................. 59

Setting time data ................................................................................. 60

Reviewing the most recently recorded scene

(Last Scene Review) ........................................................................... 61

Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................61

Playback

Table of Contents

Playback .................................................................................................63

Playing back movies ........................................................................... 63

Playing back still images .................................................................... 66

Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................68

Changing the screen display .............................................................. 68

Displaying recording data (Data code) .............................................. 68

Checking the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ................... 69

Connecting a monitor or a TV ................................................................70

Editing

Protecting recorded movies and still images (Protect) ...........................73

Dividing a movie .....................................................................................74

Deleting movies and still images ............................................................75

Copying movies and still images ............................................................76

Capturing still images from a movie .......................................................77

Formatting the recording media .............................................................78

Preventing data on recording media from being recovered ...................78

Repairing the image database file ..........................................................79

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Table of Contents (Continued)

Using the Menu

Operating the menu ...............................................................................80

Menu items ............................................................................................82

(CAMERA SET) menu .................................................................... 85

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SET/

STEADYSHOT, etc.)

(REC/OUT SET) menu .................................................................... 90

Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT, etc.)

(AUDIO SET) menu ...........................................................................92

Settings for the audio recording ( AUDIO FORMAT/XLR SET, etc.)

(DISPLAY SET) menu ..................................................................... 94

Display settings (MARKER/DISPLAY OUTPUT, etc.)

(TC/UB SET) menu ......................................................................... 98

Time code settings (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC FORMAT, etc.)

(OTHERS) menu ..............................................................................99

Settings while recording or other basic settings (AREA SET/GPS SETTING/
BEEP, etc.)

Connecting with another device

Saving images on an external media device .......................................104

Creating a standard definition image quality (SD)

disc with a recorder, etc. ..........................................................106

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................107

Warning indicators and messages ....................................................... 115

Additional Information

Recording time of movies and the number of recordable photos ........117

Using your camcorder abroad .............................................................. 119

File/folder structure on the memory card and the flash memory unit ... 120

Maintenance and precautions ..............................................................121

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About the AVCHD format ..................................................................121

About GPS ......................................................................................... 121

About the memory card..................................................................... 122

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.............................................. 123

About handling of your camcorder ................................................... 125

Specifications .......................................................................................128

Index .....................................................................................................133

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Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
Memory cards are sold separately.

All models

AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VL1) (1) (p. 19)

Power cord (mains lead) (2) (p. 19)

Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F770) (1)
(p. 19, 123)

Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-845)
(1) (p. 11)

USB Adaptor Cable (1) (p. 104)

Large LCD viewfinder (1) (p. 30)

Large eyecup (1) (p. 30)

Flash memory unit jack cover (1) (p. 32)

Attached to camcorder, as shipped from factory.

Lens hood (1) (p. 24)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 70, 106)

USB cable (1) (p. 104)

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Front lens cap (1), rear lens cap (1)
(attached to the lens) (p. 22)

Body cap (attached to the camcorder) (1)
(p. 22)

Accessory shoe kit (Accessory shoe (1),
Accessory shoe plate (1), screws (4))
(p. 26)

Connecting cord (DK-415) (1) (p. 21)

CD-ROM “Content Browser” (1)

CD-ROM “Manuals for Interchangeable
Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorder”
(1)

Operating Guide (2)

NEX-EA50UK/EA50EK/EA50K only

High-magnification zoom lens (E 18­200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) (1) (p. 22)

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (L series) with the supplied
Charger.

b Notes

• You can use a large capacity battery pack, NP­F770 (supplied) or NP-F970 (sold separately),
with your camcorder. You cannot use NP-F570.

Power cord
(mains lead)

Getting Started

To the wall outlet
(wall socket)

Charge lamp

Mode switch

AC Adaptor/Charger

1 Set the mode switch to CHARGE.

NEX-EA50UH/EA50EH/EA50H only

High-magnification power zoom lens (E PZ
18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) (1)

For details, refer to the accompanying instruction
manuals.

Wind Screen (1), Microphone (ECM-XM1)
(1) (p. 51)

2 Connect the power cord (mains

lead) to the AC Adaptor/Charger
and the wall outlet (wall socket).

3 Place the battery pack in the slot

of the AC Adaptor/Charger, press
it down, and slide it in the
direction of the arrow.

The charge lamp turns on and charging
starts.

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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)

After charging the battery

The charge lamp turns off (normal charge).
If you continue charging 1 more hour after
the charge lamp turns off, you can use the
battery a little longer (full charge).
Remove the battery pack from the AC
Adaptor/Charger when the charge is
completed.

To attach the battery pack

Press the battery pack against the back of
your camcorder and slide it in the direction
of the arrow.

z Tips

• You can check the remaining battery life with
the status check function (p. 69).

To remove the battery pack

Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Push the
BATT RELEASE (battery release) button
and slide the battery pack in the direction of
the arrow.

BATT RELEASE
button

To store the battery pack

If the battery pack is not in use for a while,
run down the battery and store it (p. 124).

Charging time

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

Battery pack

NP-F770 250 310

NP-F970 365 425

Normal charge

time

Full charge time

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b Notes

• The supplied battery pack is NP-F770.

• You cannot use the NP-F570 battery pack with
your camcorder.

On the battery pack

• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF.

• The Battery Info (p. 69) will not be correctly
displayed under the following conditions.

– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out.

Using an outside power source

By using the AC Adaptor/Charger and the
connecting cord DK-415 (supplied), you
can use the camcorder on AC power,
without worrying about running out of
power.

To the wall outlet
(wall socket)

Power cord

Charge lamp

Mode switch

AC Adaptor/
Charger

Connecting
cord
DK-415

1 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to

the AC Adaptor/Charger.

2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to

the wall outlet (wall socket).

3 Connect the connecting cord (DK-415)

to the AC Adaptor/Charger.

4 Set the mode switch of the AC Adaptor/

Charger to VCR/CAMERA.

5 Press the connecting part of the

connecting cord (DK-415) against the
back of your camcorder in the battery
slot and slide it in the direction of the
arrow.

On the AC Adaptor/Charger

• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when
using the AC Adaptor/Charger. Disconnect the
AC Adaptor/Charger from the wall outlet (wall
socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs
while using your camcorder.

• Do not use the AC Adaptor/Charger placed in a
narrow space, such as between a wall and
furniture.

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

Getting Started

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Step 3: Attaching the lens

This manual explains how to attach a lens
using the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens
that comes with NEX-EA50UK/EA50EK/
EA50K.
When using a different lens, refer to the
instruction manual of that lens.
Hold the camcorder body with the front end
downward, and quickly change the lens
somewhere away from dusty locations so as
to keep dust or debris from getting inside
the camcorder body.

1 Remove the body cap from the

camcorder body and the rear lens
cap from the lens.

Mounting indexes (white)

b Notes

• When attaching a lens, do not press the lens

release button.

• Attach the lens to the camcorder squarely,

without excessive force. Mounting the lens
forcibly may result in a malfunction or damage
of the lens mount.

• There may be a gap between the lens and the

lens mount, depending on the lens attached.
This is normal.

2 Mount the lens by aligning the

mounting indexes (white) on the
lens and the camcorder body.
While pushing the lens lightly
toward the camcorder body, turn
the lens clockwise.

The lens is mounted when it clicks into
the locked position.

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Removing the lens

1 While pressing the lens release

button all the way in, turn the lens
counterclockwise until it stops.

When you remove the lens, make sure
that you hold both of the lens and the
camcorder body.

Lens release
button

2 Replace the rear lens cap on the

lens and attach the body cap to
the camcorder body.

Align the mark on the body cap to the
mounting index, and turn the cap
clockwise.

b Notes

• When changing the lens, if dust or debris
adheres to the glass surface of the mount, it may
appear on the image, depending on the shooting
conditions. The glass surface of the mount has
an anti-dust coating, to prevent dust from
adhering to the image sensor. However, attach
or remove the lens quickly somewhere away
from dusty locations.

• Do not leave the camcorder body with the lens
and body cap removed.

If dust or debris adheres on the glass
surface of the mount

Turn off the camcorder and detach the lens.
Clean the glass surface of the mount and the
surrounding area using a blower (sold
separately), and then reattach the lens.

b Notes

• Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter
water droplets inside the camcorder body.

• Hold the camcorder’s face downward to prevent
the dust from resettling in the camcorder.

• If you cannot clean the glass surface of the
mount by the above procedure, consult your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.

Getting Started

Align the marks.

Before you attach caps, remove dust
from them.

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Step 3: Attaching the lens (Continued)

To attach the lens hood

Align the red line of the lens hood to that of
the lens and mount the lens hood on the
lens. Turn the lens hood clockwise until the
red dot of the lens hood and the red line of
the lens align with a click.

The lens hood cannot be attached to the lens
backwards.

Mount adaptor

Using a mount adaptor (sold separately),
you can attach an A-mount lens (sold
separately) to your camcorder. For details,
refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the mount adaptor.

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The available functions differ depending on
the mount adaptor type.

LA-EA1

Functions

Autofocus Available in photo mode with

SAM/SSM lens only*

AF system Contrast AF

AF/MF Select Switchable on the lens

LA-EA2

Functions

Autofocus Movie: Continuous

AF system Phase-detection AF

AF/MF Select SAM: switchable on the lens

* With LA-EA1, autofocus speed with an A-

mount lens attached will be slower compared to
an E-mount lens. (When an A-mount lens is
attached, the autofocus speed will be about 2
seconds to 7 seconds, when shooting under
Sony measurement condition. The speed may
vary depending on the subject, ambient light,
etc.)

Photo: Single

SSM: must be switched on the
lens and with the FOCUS
switch of the camcorder
Other lenses: switchable with
the FOCUS switch of the
camcorder

Operations when using LA-EA2

• Aperture is set to F3.5 when you record
movies with autofocusing. When you are
using a lens with an F3.5 or smaller F­stop, aperture is set to the maximum F­stop of the lens. When you want to set
your own value for aperture, select
manual focusing. Adjusting the aperture
during recording may cause the noise or
turn the LCD screen brighter.

• The iris will not adjust automatically in
movie mode.

b Notes

• Some lenses may not be usable or may have
limited functionality. Check the dedicated
support web site or consult your local
authorized Sony service facility on compatible
lenses.

• The sound of the lens and the camcorder in
operation may be recorded during movie
recording. You can avoid this by recording
without the microphone, or by setting the CH1
(AUTO/MAN) switch or CH2 (AUTO/MAN)
switch to MAN and the AUDIO LEVEL dial to
0 (p. 51).

• It may take a long time or may be difficult for
the camcorder to focus, depending on the lens
used or the subject.

AF area display

When using an A-mount lens with a mount
adaptor, the camcorder displays in-focus
frames.
Autofocusing: The frame of the area that is
in focus turns green.
Manual focusing: The frame of the area that
is in focus turns green. This can assist
focusing.

When using the LA-EA1 (only in
photo mode)

Displays only when autofocusing

When using the LA-EA2

Autofocusing

Manual focusing/Using reflex lens

Getting Started

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Step 4: Attaching the microphone

Attaching the microphone (NEX­EA50UH/EA50EH/EA50H only)

Attach the microphone to the handle.

1 Attach the wind screen D to the

supplied microphone C.

2 Place the microphone C in the

microphone holder E with the
model name facing upward, close
the cover, and shut the clamp.

3 Connect the plug of the

microphone to the INPUT 1 jack
B.

Put the microphone cable into the cable
clamp A.

Using the accessory shoe

When attaching an accessory other than the
handle, attach the accessory shoe plate to
the accessory shoe.

To mount the accessory shoe

Mount the accessory shoe on the accessory
shoe mount as illustrated.

Accessory shoe plate

Accessory shoe

Accessory shoe plate

Accessory

shoe

1 Lift the edge of the accessory shoe plate

and pull it in the direction opposite to
that of the arrow on the accessory shoe
plate and remove it from the accessory
shoe.

2 Place the accessory shoe as its

protrusions matches recesses of the
accessory shoe mount, then fix it to the
mount with four screws.

3 Insert the accessory shoe plate in the

direction of the arrow on the plate
surface until the end of the plate
engages the end of the shoe.

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To remove the accessory shoe

Remove the shoe plate in the same way as
step 1 of “To mount the accessory shoe.”
Loosen the 4 screws and remove the
accessory shoe from the accessory shoe
mount.

Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time

Turning on the camcorder

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

When you use your camcorder for the first
time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears.

Press and hold the
green button.

Getting Started

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch to OFF.

b Notes

• If warning messages appear on the LCD screen,
follow the instructions.

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Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time
(Continued)

Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when you use your
camcorder for the first time.

z Tips

• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets

discharged and the date and time settings may
be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the rechargeable battery and then set the
date and time again (p. 127).

SEL/PUSH EXEC

MENU button

dial

When you set the date and time again, press
the MENU button, and select

(OTHERS) t [CLOCK SET].

1 Select your area by turning the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.

2 Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year),

[M] (month), [D] (day), hour and
minute, by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial, then press the dial.

The clock starts.

• Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] to move the
time forward 1 hour.

• You can set any year up to the year 2037.

• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and
noon as 12:00 PM.

z Tips

• The date and time are automatically recorded on
the selected recording media, and can be
displayed during playback (DATA CODE
button, p. 68).

• Once the clock is set, the clock time is
automatically adjusted with [AUTO CLOCK
ADJ] (p. 101) and [AUTO AREA ADJ] (p. 101)
set to [ON]. The clock may not be adjusted to
the correct time automatically, depending on the
country/region selected for your camcorder. In
this case, set [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO
AREA ADJ] to [OFF].

Changing the language setting

You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Press the MENU button and select

(OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial. Select the screen language in
[LANGUAGE] (p. 100).

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Step 6: Adjusting the LCD screen

Setting [60i/50i SEL]

In the default setting, [60i/50i SEL] is set as
follows:
NEX-EA50UK/EA50UH: [60i]
NEX-EA50EK/EA50EH/EA50K/EA50H:
[50i]

To change the setting, press the MENU
button and select (OTHERS) t [60i/
50i SEL] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
(p. 102).

Using the LCD screen

The LCD screen can be rotated in the range
as illustrated below, allowing a person other
than the camera operator to see the image.

180
degrees

90 degrees

Getting Started

90
degrees

To set and hold the LCD screen angle

Turn the LCD TILT HOLD dial, and set.
Turn the LCD TILT HOLD dial in the
opposite direction to loosen when you
change the angle.

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Step 6: Adjusting the LCD screen (Continued)

Using the LCD screen with the
large LCD viewfinder attached

You can use the LCD screen as a
viewfinder by attaching the large LCD
viewfinder to the LCD screen.

Using the viewfinder with different
recording styles

Adjusting the viewfinder lens

Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so
that you can see the image in the viewfinder
clearly.

Viewfinder lens
adjustment ring

When the picture in the viewfinder is
hard to see

If you cannot see the picture in the
viewfinder clearly under bright
circumstances, use the supplied large
eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch
it slightly and align it with the groove in the
large LCD viewfinder. You can attach the
large eyecup facing either the right or left
side.

Large eyecup
(supplied)

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z Tips

• If you are farsighted and have a trouble seeing

images in the viewfinder, you can attach a
52 mm close-up lens (sold separately) to the
viewfinder lens adjustment ring.

Step 7: Preparing the recording media

Memory card

Types of memory cards you can use in
your camcorder

Capacity (operation
verified)

“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media (Mark2)*

“Memory Stick PRO­HG Duo” media*

“Memory Stick XC-HG
Duo” media*

SD memory card*

SDHC memory card*

SDXC memory card*

*1 Described as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media

in this manual.

*2 Described as SD card in this manual.

b Notes

• Operation with all memory cards is not assured.

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

• Use an SD card of Class 4 or faster.

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

• See page 117 for the recordable time of memory
cards.

• A MultiMedia Card cannot be used with this
camcorder.

• Movies recorded on “Memory Stick XC-HG
Duo” media or SDXC memory cards can be
imported to or played back on other equipment,
such as a computer or A/V device, by
connecting the camcorder to the equipment with
the USB cable. However, the equipment must
support the exFAT file system used for
“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC
memory cards. Confirm in advance that the
connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT
file system. If you connect equipment not
supporting the exFAT file system and the
format screen appears, do not perform the
format. All the data recorded will be lost.

1

32 GB

1

1

2

2

2

64 GB

Open the cover, and insert the
memory card with the notched edge
in the direction as illustrated until it
clicks.

Note the direction of
the notched corner.

Memory card slot

• If you insert a memory card into the slot in the
wrong direction, the memory card, the memory
card slot, or image data may be damaged.

To eject the memory card

Lightly push the memory card once.

b Notes

• If [The image database file is corrupted. The
media must be restored to use again.] appears,
format the memory card (p. 78).

• When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be
careful of the memory card popping out and
dropping.

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Getting Started

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Step 7: Preparing the recording media (Continued)

Flash memory unit

You can attach a flash memory unit HXR­FMU128 (sold separately) to your
camcorder for recording movies.

1 While sliding the RELEASE lever

in the direction of the arrow,
remove the flash memory unit
jack cover.

To remove the flash memory unit

Turn off the power, then while sliding the
RELEASE lever, remove the flash memory

RELEASE lever

unit in the direction of the arrow shown in
step 1.

2 Align the mark on the camcorder

and that on the flash memory
unit, and slide the flash memory
unit in the direction of the arrow.

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When you do not use a flash memory
unit

Leave the flash memory unit jack cover
attached.

z Tips

• Your camcorder does not have the relay

recording function. If the memory card is fully
recorded during recording, the camcorder stops
recording automatically.

• You can record movies on both of the memory

card and the flash memory unit simultaneously
(p. 34).

Recording

Recording

START/STOP

button

Rear recording

lamp

MODE button

Front recording

PHOTO button

POWER switch,
START/STOP
button

lamp

Recording movies

Your camcorder records movies on a memory card and/or a flash memory unit. The factory
setting of recording movies is high definition image quality (HD). Do the following steps to
record movies.

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

Recording

2 Make sure that the (Movie) lamp is lit.

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Recording (Continued)

3 Press the START/STOP button.

[STBY] t [REC]

The recording lamps light up during recording.

To stop the movie recording, press the START/STOP button again.

b Notes

• When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red, your camcorder is reading or writing data on recording
media. Do not shake or apply strong force to your camcorder, do not turn the power off, and do not
remove the recording media, battery pack or the AC Adaptor/Charger. The image data may be destroyed.

• See page 117 on the recording time of movies.

• Your camcorder can record a movie for about 13 hours continuously.

• If a movie file exceeds 2 GB during recording, the camcorder divides the file and create a new file
automatically.

• The menu settings, the PICTURE PROFILE settings, and the settings made by the AUTO/MANUAL
switch are stored in your camcorder when you slide the POWER switch to OFF. The access lamp lights up
while the settings are being stored. If you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor/Charger before
turning off the power, the settings may return to the default settings.

z Tips

• When recording in high definition image quality (HD), the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in
standard definition image quality (SD), you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([ WIDE REC], p. 90).

• You can change the screen display during recording (p. 68).

• Indicators displayed on the LCD screen during recording are shown on page 12.

• The recording lamps can be set to stay off ([REC LAMP[F]], [REC LAMP[R]], p. 102).

• You can capture still images from the movies you recorded (p. 77).

To record movies using both the memory card and the flash memory unit
(Simultaneous recording)

You can record movies on both of these recording media simultaneously.
Press MENU t select (REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [ SIMULTANEOUS
REC] t [ON] (default setting) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

z Tips

• Set [ / SET] to [ ] (p. 45) for the simultaneous recording.

• If one of the recording media is unable to continue recording during simultaneous recording, the other
recording media continues recording without pause.

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• When [ SIMULTANEOUS REC] is [ON], movies are recorded on both media, irrespective of the
[MEDIA SELECT] setting.

To record movies only on the memory card or the flash memory unit

1 Press MENU t select (REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [ SIMULTANEOUS REC]

OFF] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

t [

2 Select (REC/OUT SET) t [MEDIA SELECT] t [MEMORY CARD] or [FMU] (flash

memory unit).

z Tips

• A message appears if an access error occurred while the camcorder was accessing the recording media.

Recording still images

1 Press the MODE button to turn on the (Photo) lamp.

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

Focus indicator when autofocusing

The focus indicator shows the focusing status by lighting/flashing.

z lit : Focus locked.
z flashing: The camcorder cannot focus on the subject automatically. Either recompose the

shot or change the focus setting.

z Tips

• You cannot record still images while (Movie) lamp is lit.

• See page 118 on the expected number of recordable photos.

Recording

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Recording (Continued)

Recording using the shoulder mount

You can keep the correct supporting position during recording, and reduce camera shake by
using the shoulder mount.

b Notes

• When pulling out the shoulder mount, hold the shoulder mount itself.

Do not pull out the shoulder mount while holding the shoulder mount lock lever.

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Adjusting the zoom by the zoom ring

If the lens has a zoom ring, you can adjust the magnification by turning it to the right or left.
Magnification setting by the zoom ring can only be performed within the optical range of the
lens. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens.

Zoom ring

b Notes

• Do not grab or apply a strong force to the lens cylinder that rolls out when zooming. The lens may be
damaged.

• You may need to set a switch on the lens to MANUAL, depending on the lens you are using.

Recording

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Recording (Continued)

Adjusting the zoom with the zoom lever

Adjust the magnification with the zoom lever.
Move the zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

Optical power zoom

You can enlarge the image without deterioration.
A compatible optical power zoom lens is required.

Digital zoom

Due to digital processing, the image quality will deteriorate.

b Notes

• Do not remove your finger from the zoom lever suddenly. The noise of the zoom lever may be recorded.

z Tips

• The digital zoom and the optical zoom can be used together.

• When [ZOOM LEVER] (p. 87) is set to a setting other than [DIGITAL ZOOM], digital zoom

magnification will be retained.

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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.

1 During recording or standby, set

the FOCUS switch B to MAN.

9 appears.

2 Rotate the focusing ring A and

adjust the focus.

9 changes to when the focus

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

9

Recording

– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.

b Notes

• The following functions and buttons may not be
available, depending on the combination of the
mount adaptor (sold separately) and A-mount
lens (sold separately).

– FOCUS HOLD/PUSH AUTO button C
– FOCUS switch B at the AUTO position

To restore automatic adjustment

Set the FOCUS switch B to AUTO.

9 disappears and the automatic focus

adjustment is restored.

z Tips

• The focal length information (the distance at
which the subject is in focus; for when it is dark
and hard to adjust the focus) appears for about 3
seconds in the following cases.

– When you set the FOCUS switch B to

MAN and 9 appears on the LCD screen.

– When you rotate the focusing ring A

while 9 is displayed on the LCD screen.

• You can switch the focal length information
between meters and feet ([FOCUS DISPLAY],
p. 96).

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Adjusting the focus (Continued)

To measure the precise recording
distance

mark

The mark is on a plane with the image
sensor. To measure the precise distance
between the camcorder and the subject, use
this mark as a reference.

b Notes

• You cannot focus on a subject closer to the lens
than the minimum focus of the lens used. Make
sure you are not too close to the subject.

Using automatic focus/fixed focus temporarily (Push auto focus/Focus hold)

Focus hold

Set the FOCUS switch B to AUTO, then
press and hold the FOCUS HOLD/PUSH
AUTO button C. The image is shot with
the focus fixed at the point you start to press
the FOCUS HOLD/PUSH AUTO button.
Keep the button pressed to shoot. If you
release the button, the setting returns to auto
focusing.

b Notes

• If the lens has the same function button as your
camcorder, the function on the lens works the
same as your camcorder. For example, when
focus hold is active on your camcorder, the
button on the lens functions as focus hold.

Using the expanded focus (Expanded focus)

The selected area on the LCD screen is
magnified and displayed. It is easier to
confirm the focus setting during manual
focusing.

Press the EXPANDED FOCUS button
on the grip (p. 7).

The setting changes with each press of the
button.

Push auto focus

Set the FOCUS switch B to MAN, then
press and hold the FOCUS HOLD/PUSH
AUTO button C. The image is shot with
automatic focus. Keep the button pressed to
shoot. If you release the button, the setting
returns to manual focusing.

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Enlarged display position

You can adjust the enlarged display
position with the
camcorder. Press the EXEC button to set
the enlarged display position back to the
center.

V/v/B/b button on the

b Notes

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

z Tips

• You can change the magnification ratio with
[EXPANDED FOCUS MAG] (p. 95).

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN
button (p. 61).

Focusing by touching the LCD screen (Spot focus)

You can focus on the point where you touch
on the LCD screen.

1 Press the MENU button E.

Focusing on a detected face (Face detection)

The camcorder detects the face and focuses
on it (The default setting is [OFF]). You can
use this function when the FOCUS switch
B is set to AUTO.

1 Press the MENU button E.

Recording

2 Select (CAMERA SET) t

[FACE DETECTION] t [ON] or
[OFF] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial D.

When the faces are detected, frames
appear on the LCD screen.

2 Select (CAMERA SET) t

[SPOT FOCUS] with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial D.

3 Touch the point to be focused on

the LCD screen.

b Notes

• [SPOT FOCUS] is available only when the
FOCUS switch B is set to MAN.

z Tips

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN
button (p. 61).

To cancel the spot focus

Press the MENU button E.

3 Move the selection cursor

(orange colored frame), and
select the priority face with the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D, then
press the dial.

Selection cursor
(orange colored frame)

Priority face frame
(double frame)

The frame on the priority face changes
to a double frame.

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Adjusting the focus (Continued)

To cancel face detection

Move the selection cursor (orange colored
frame) onto the frame (double frame) on the
priority face, using the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial D, then press the dial.

b Notes

• Faces may not be detected depending on the

recording environment, the condition of the
subject or the settings.

• You may not be able to get the proper effect in

some recording environments. If this happens,
set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF].

• The face detection function will be canceled

when you use the digital zoom.

z Tips

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN

button (p. 61).

• To make it easy to detect faces, record under the

following conditions:
– Record in a moderately bright place
– Do not obscure the face with a hat, mask,

sunglasses, etc.

– Face the front of the camera

• When [FACE DETECTION] is set to [ON], you

cannot adjust shutter speed, etc. To adjust
shutter speed, etc., set [FACE DETECTION] to
[OFF] temporarily by setting the FOCUS switch
B to MAN.

Using focus transition

When you record movies using an E-mount
lens, you can register focal positions in
advance, and shift focus smoothly (focus
transition) between positions.
For example, you can gradually shift the
focus from foreground to background. To
prevent camera shake or transition lag
between positions, a tripod is
recommended.

1 Assign [FOCUS TRANSITION] to

an ASSIGN button (p. 61).

Focus transition is assigned to the
ASSIGN 4/5/6 buttons at the same time.

The screen changes in the order
STORE t CHECK t EXEC t
cancel with each press of the ASSIGN 4
button.

2 Register the focal position.

1 Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly

to show the [STORE] screen.

2 Adjust the focal position manually.
3 Press the ASSIGN 5 button to register

on FOCUS-A, or press the ASSIGN 6
button to register on FOCUS-B.

• During registration and confirmation, the
icon of the target focal position flashes. You
cannot operate your camcorder when this is
flashing.

3 Confirm the registered focal

position.

1 Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly

to show the [CHECK] screen.

2 Press the ASSIGN 5 button to confirm

the setting on FOCUS-A, and press the
ASSIGN 6 button to confirm the setting
on FOCUS-B. The focal position
moves to the position registered in step

2.

• The focus does not shift with the setting
made on [TRANSITION TIME] (p. 88) on
the confirmation screen.

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4 Record with focus transition.

1 Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly

to show the [EXEC] screen.

2 Press the START/STOP button.
3 Press the ASSIGN 5 button to record

with FOCUS-A, and press the ASSIGN
6 button to record with FOCUS-B. The
focus shifts from the current position to
the registered position.

• You can change the transition time to FOCUS­A, or to FOCUS-B ([TRANSITION TIME],
p. 88).

• You can set the time to start the transition after
pressing the ASSIGN 5 button or the ASSIGN 6
button ([START TIMER], p. 88).

• You can link the time you press the START/
STOP button with the time to start recording
([REC LINK], p. 88).

To cancel the focus transition

Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly to
cancel, or press the MENU button E.

b Notes

• If you perform focus transition from an arbitrary
focal position, it is not possible to return the
focus to that position from FOCUS-A or
FOCUS-B.

• If you press any of the following buttons or
perform any of the following operations during
focus transition, focus transition is cancelled.

– MENU button
– VISUAL INDEX button
– EXPANDED FOCUS button
– Any of the ASSIGN button assigned

[LAST SCENE REVIEW], [VISUAL
INDEX], [SPOT FOCUS] or

[EXPANDED FOCUS].
– Remove the lens.
– Zoom the optical lens.

• If you perform any of the following operations,
registered focal positions on FOCUS-A and
FOCUS-B are reset.

– Set the POWER switch to OFF.
– Remove the lens.
– Zoom the optical lens.

z Tips

• You can shift the focus from FOCUS-A to
FOCUS-B-registered positions, or vice versa.
For example, to shift from FOCUS-A to
FOCUS-B-registered positions, press the
ASSIGN 5 button on the confirmation screen to
set to FOCUS-A, then press the ASSIGN 6
button on the execution screen.

• If you press the ASSIGN 5 button or the
ASSIGN 6 button before pressing the START/
STOP button in step 4, you can rehearse the
focus transition.

Recording

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Changing the recording setting/image size

Selecting the recording format for high definition image quality (HD)

You can select the recording format (bit­rate, image size, frame rate, scanning
system). The default setting is as follows:
NEX-EA50UK/EA50UH:
NEX-EA50EK/EA50K/EA50EH/EA50H:

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Select (REC/OUT SET) t

[REC SET] t [REC FORMAT]
t a desired format with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial.

Setting value

60i 50i

1080/24p FX -

1080/24p FH -

1080/30p FX 1080/25p FX

1080/30p FH 1080/25p FH

1080/60p PS 1080/50p PS

1080/60i FX 1080/50i FX

1080/60i FH 1080/50i FH

1080/60i HQ 1080/50i HQ

1080/60i LP 1080/50i LP

720/60p FX 720/50p FX

720/60p FH 720/50p FH

• Bit-rate

PS: max. 28 Mbps
FX: max. 24 Mbps
FH: approx. 17 Mbps (average)
HQ: approx. 9 Mbps (average)
LP: approx. 5 Mbps (average)

•Image size

PS: 1,920×1,080
FX: 1,920×1,080/1,280×720
FH: 1,920×1,080/1,280×720
HQ: 1,440×1,080
LP: 1,440×1,080

• Frame rate

Either 60 or 50 or 30 or 25 or 24

• Scanning system

i: interlace
p: progressive

If you select [ ], for example,
movies are recorded with following format.

• 1080: Effective scanning lines

• 24: Frame rate

• p: Scanning system

• FX: Recording mode

Frame rate when selecting [60i]

The frame rate displayed on the LCD
screen differs from the actual frame rate.

Frame rate on the LCD
screen

24 23.98

30 29.97

60 59.94

b Notes

• The recording mode is fixed to FX or FH with

the progressive scanning system.

• Movies recorded with the recording mode set to

PS or FX on [ REC FORMAT] can be
saved on an external media device only (p. 104).

z Tips

• The recording format of 480/60i HQ (576/50i

HQ) is automatically selected for the standard
definition image quality (SD) recording.

Actual frame rate

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

You can select the desired image quality
from the high definition image quality (HD)
or the standard definition image quality
(SD) ([ ] is the default setting). Change
the image quality according to the
recording situation or the playback device.

Adjusting the brightness

You can adjust the brightness by
controlling the amount of light, etc., using
iris, gain, ISO sensitivity or shutter speed.

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Select (REC/OUT SET) t

[REC SET] t [/SET] t
[ ] or [ ] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial.

Selecting the image size for still images

You can select the image size of the still
image. The default setting is [3:2(16.0M)].

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Select (REC/OUT SET) t

[IMAGE SIZE] t a desired image
size with the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial.

Setting value

B 3:2(16.0M), 3:2(8.4M), 3:2(4.0M),

16:9(13.6M), 16:9(7.1M), 16:9(3.4M)

b Notes

• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch G
to AUTO, iris, gain, ISO sensitivity, shutter
speed and white balance are adjusted
automatically. You cannot adjust any of them
manually.

Adjusting the iris

This is handy for making the background
blurred or sharp.

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch G

to MANUAL.

Recording

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45

Adjusting the brightness (Continued)

2 Press the IRIS button A.

next to the iris value disappears.

Iris value

3 Adjust the iris with the iris ring

B.

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).

To temporarily adjust the iris
automatically

Hold the IRIS PUSH AUTO button C
down.
The iris is adjusted automatically for as
long as you hold the button down.

z Tips

• 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.

Adjusting the gain/ISO sensitivity

You can use this if you do not want to
increase the value by AGC (automatic gain
control) or the automatic ISO sensitivity
adjustment.
Gain and ISO sensitivity are set separately.

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch G

to MANUAL.

2 Press the GAIN/ISO button D.

next to the gain value or ISO value
disappears, or the gain value or ISO
value appears on the LCD screen.

To adjust the iris automatically

Press the IRIS button A.

appears next to the iris value.

b Notes

• You can make this adjustment only with an E­mount lens.

• In movie mode when using A-mount lenses
(sold separately), you must adjust the iris
manually, using the iris ring B. However, IRIS
PUSH AUTO button C is available in the
following situations:

– When using an A-mount lens with the LA-

EA2

– When manually focusing

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Gain/ISO value

3 Set the gain switch F to H, M or

L.

The gain value or ISO value set for the
selected gain switch position appears on
the LCD screen. You can set the gain
value or ISO value for each gain switch
position from [GAIN SET] or [ISO
SET] of the (CAMERA SET) menu
(p. 85).

2 Press the SHUTTER SPEED

button E to highlight the shutter
speed value.

To adjust the gain automatically

Press the GAIN/ISO button D.
The gain value or ISO value disappears, or

appears next to the gain value or ISO

value.

z Tips

• You can switch the displayed value between
gain and ISO sensitivity, with [GAIN/ISO SEL]
in movie shooting mode. Note that gain and ISO
sensitivity are separately saved with different
values (p. 85).

Adjusting the shutter speed

You can adjust and fix the shutter speed
manually. You can make a moving subject
look still or emphasize the movement of a
subject by adjusting the shutter speed.

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch G

to MANUAL.

Shutter speed value

3 Change the shutter speed

displayed on the LCD screen by
turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
H.

The following shutter speed adjustment
ranges are available:

• Movie mode
When selecting [60i]: 1/4 - 1/10000
(1/3 - 1/10000 when shooting with 24p)
When selecting [50i]: 1/3 - 1/10000

• Photo mode
30 seconds - 1/4000

The denominator of the set shutter speed
appears on the LCD screen. For
example, [100] appears on the LCD
screen when you set the shutter speed to
1/100 second. The larger the value on
the LCD screen is, the faster the shutter
speed is.

4 Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

H to lock the shutter speed.

To readjust the shutter speed, repeat
steps from 2.

Recording

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Adjusting the brightness (Continued)

z Tips

• It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower
shutter speed. Manual focusing with your
camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended.

• When recording under fluorescent lamps,
sodium lamps, or mercury lamps, the picture
may flicker or change colors, or may have
horizontal bands of noise. You may be able to
improve the situation by adjusting the shutter
speed to 1/100 if the power frequency of your
area is 50 Hz, or 1/60 in a 60 Hz area.

• You can switch the shutter speed display
between seconds and degrees ([SHUTTER
DISPLAY], p. 96).

To adjust the shutter speed
automatically

Press the SHUTTER SPEED button E
twice.
The shutter speed value disappears, or
appears next to the shutter speed value.

Setting value when switching
[60i/50i SEL]

The shutter speed of the same level before
changing the [60i/50i SEL] setting is
applied. See the following table for the
shutter speeds on each level. Shutter speed
for still images is not affected.

Level 60i/60p/30p 24p 50i/50p/25p

0-3-

1463

28126

3152412

4304025

5604850

6905060

7 100 60 100

8 125 96 120

9 180 100 150

10 250 120 215

11 350 144 300

12 500 192 425

Level 60i/60p/30p 24p 50i/50p/25p

13 725 200 600

14 1000 288 1000

15 1500 400 1250

16 2000 576 1750

17 3000 1200 2500

18 4000 2400 3500

19 6000 4800 6000

20 10000 10000 10000

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Adjusting the color tone

Adjusting the white balance

You can adjust and fix the white balance
according to the lighting conditions of
recording environment.
You can store white balance values in
memory A ( A) and memory B ( B),
respectively. Unless a white balance is
readjusted, values will remain even after the
power has been turned off.
When you select PRESET, [OUTDOOR],
[INDOOR] or [MANU WB TEMP] is
selected, according to which one you
previously set with [WB PRESET] in the

(CAMERA SET) menu.

z Tips

• You can assign [WB PRESET] to an ASSIGN
button (p. 61).

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D

to MANUAL.

3 Set the white balance memory

switch C to any one of
PRESET/A/B.

x Setting the A/B value

Select A or B for recording with the
white balance setting stored in memory
A or B.
See page 50 on how to store the
adjusted value.

• When using a commercially available ND
filter, this adjustment is recommended.

x To use the PRESET value of

white balance

Select (CAMERA SET) t [WB
PRESET] t a desired setting.

Setting value

(outdoor)

([OUTDOOR])

n (indoor)

([INDOOR])

Color
temperature
setting ([MANU
WB TEMP])

Example of recording
conditions

• When recording a night
scene, neon lighting,
fireworks, etc.

• When recording a
sunrise, sunset, etc.

• Under daylight
fluorescent lamp

• Where lighting
conditions change, such
as at a party place, etc.

• Under video light, such
as in a studio, etc.

• Under a sodium or
mercury lamp

• You can set a desired
color temperature
between 2300K and
15000K with
(CAMERA SET) t
[WB TEMP SET]. (The
default setting is 6500K.)

Recording

2 Press the WHT BAL button A.

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Adjusting the color tone (Continued)

z Tips

• You can change the outdoor white balance
setting by setting an offset value. Press
(one push) button B while (outdoor) is
selected and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial E
to select an offset value from -7 (bluish) to 0
(normal, the default setting) to +7 (reddish).
You can also set the white balance offset value
from the menu ([WB OUTDOOR LEVEL],
p. 87).

• You can change the color temperature. Press the

(one push) button B when [MANU WB

TEMP] is set. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
E until the desired temperature appears on the
LCD screen, then press the dial to set the
temperature ([WB TEMP SET], p. 87).

To save the adjusted white balance
value in memory A or B

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to

MANUAL.

2 Press the WHT BAL button A.
3 Set the white balance memory switch to

A ( A) or B ( B).

4 Capture a white subject, such as white

paper, full-screen in the same lighting
condition as the one in which the subject
is.

5 Press the (one push) button B.

The adjusted value is stored in A or

B. The stored color temperature

appears for about 3 seconds.

b Notes

• When a white balance adjustment value has not
been obtained successfully, A or B
turns to slow flashing. Adjust the subject
appropriately and set the shutter speed to auto or
around 1/60 (1/50), then try adjusting the white
balance again.

• It may take a long time to adjust the white
balance, depending on the recording conditions.
If you want to perform a different operation
before completing the adjustment, set the white
balance memory switch C to another position
to temporarily suspend white balance
adjustment.

To adjust the white balance
automatically

Press the WHT BAL button A.

b Notes

• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D

to AUTO, iris, gain, ISO sensitivity, shutter
speed and white balance are adjusted
automatically. You cannot adjust manually.

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Audio setup

The following jacks, switches and dials
allow you to set the sound to be recorded.
See page 26 on connecting the
microphones.

External audio jacks and switches

INPUT 1 jack A
INPUT 2 jack B
INPUT 1 switch C
INPUT 2 switch G

Using the internal microphone

The sound will be recorded in stereo when
using the internal microphone.

Set the CH1 (INT MIC/INPUT1) and
CH2 (INT MIC/INPUT1/INPUT2)
switches to INT MIC.

z Tips

• If the recording sound is small, set [INT MIC
SENS] (p. 93) to [HIGH].

• To reduce the wind roar, set [INT MIC WIND]
(p. 93) to [ON].

Recording sound via the supplied microphone

The sound will be recorded in monaural.

1 Attach the supplied microphone

(p. 26) and connect it to the INPUT
1 jack A.

2 Set the CH1 (INT MIC/INPUT 1) D

and CH2 (INT MIC/INPUT 1/INPUT

2) H switches to INPUT 1.

The same sound will be recorded on
both CH1 and CH2.

Recording

Audio source switches

CH1 (INT MIC/INPUT 1) switch D
CH2 (INT MIC/INPUT 1/INPUT 2) switch

H

Audio level controls

CH1 (AUTO/MAN) switch E
CH2 (AUTO/MAN) switch I
AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial F
AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial J

3 Set the INPUT 1 switch C to

MIC+48V.

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Audio setup (Continued)

Recording sound from an external audio device

To use an external audio device, or a
microphone other than the supplied
microphone, change the following settings.

1 Select the input source.

Set the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 switches
according to the devices connected to
the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 jacks.

Audio devices

External audio device
(mixer, etc.)

Dynamic microphones or
microphones with a built­in battery

+48V powering

Phantom powering)

(
microphone

• 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.

• When there is no audio device connected to
an INPUT jack, set the INPUT switch of
that jack to LINE to prevent noise.

2 Set the input level of the

microphone.

• Set the input level to the sensitivity of
an XLR microphone you are using
with [INPUT1 TRIM]/[INPUT2
TRIM] in the menu (p. 93). [0dB] will
be appropriate for the supplied
microphone (ECM-XM1*).

* NEX-EA50UH/EA50EH/EA50H only

• You can set an input level between

-60 dBu (+12dB) and -30 dBu
(-18dB) by 6dB. The default setting is

-48 dBu (0dB).

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Switch
position

LINE

MIC

MIC+48V

3 Select the channel you want to

record.

Using the CH1/CH2 switches, select the
source to be recorded on each channel.

When the CH1 switch is set to INT MIC

CH1
CH2

CH1
CH2

CH1
CH2

CH1
CH2

CH1
CH2

CH1
CH2

CH2
switch
setting

CH2
switch
setting

Input source and recorded
channel

INT MIC (L)
INT MIC (R)

INT MIC (mono)
INPUT 1

INT MIC (mono)
INPUT 2

When the CH1 switch is set to INPUT 1

Input source and recorded
channel

INPUT 1
INT MIC (mono)

INPUT 1

INPUT 1
INPUT 2

Useful functions

z Tips

• When you use a stereo microphone (2 XLR
plugs), connect the L (left) channel plug to the
INPUT 1 jack, and the R (right) channel plug to
the INPUT 2 jack. Set the CH1 switch to INPUT
1, and the CH2 switch to INPUT 2.

Adjusting the volume

When both the CH1/CH2 switches are set
to INT MIC, left and right channels are
linked to the CH1 switch and dial.

1 Set the AUTO/MAN switch (E or

I) of the channel to be adjusted

to MAN.

appears on the LCD screen.

2 During recording or standby, turn

the AUDIO LEVEL dial (F or J)
of the channel to be adjusted.

To restore automatic adjustment

Set the AUTO/MAN switch (E or I) of
the manually adjusted channel to AUTO.

Setting the headphone sound

Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)

You can customize the picture quality by
adjusting picture profile items such as
[GAMMA] and [DETAIL].
You can make adjustments for the time of
day, weather conditions, or just personal
preference.
Connect your camcorder to a TV or
monitor, and adjust the picture quality
while observing the picture on the TV or
monitor screen.
Picture quality settings for different
recording conditions have been stored in
[PP1] through [PP6] as default settings.

b Notes

• When you switch the recording mode, adjust the
setting value as this is applied to both movie and
photo.

Recording

You can select the channel by setting the
switch to CH1 or CH2, to output from the
headphone.
See [HEADPHONE OUT] on the sound at
STEREO MIX (p. 92).

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Useful functions (Continued)

Picture profile
number

PP1 Example settings of a

PP2 Example settings of a

PP3 Example settings of

PP4 Example settings of a

PP5 Example settings of

PP6 Example settings of

These example settings are for movie mode.
When used in photo mode, adjust setting
values accordingly.

Example setting

color tone with
[STANDARD] gamma

color tone with [STILL]
gamma

natural color tone with
[ITU-709] gamma

color tone that is faithful
to [ITU-709]

pictures recorded on
cinema color negative film

pictures screened with
cinema color print film

1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE

button A during standby.

To cancel the picture profile recording

Select [OFF] in step 2 with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial B, then press the dial.

To change the picture profile

You can change the settings stored in [PP1]
through [PP6].

1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button

A.

2 Select the PICTURE PROFILE number

with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial B,
then press the dial.

3 Select [SETTING] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial B, then press the dial.

4 Select an item to be adjusted with the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial B, then press
the dial.

5 Adjust the picture quality with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial B, then press the
dial.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other

items.

7 Select [ RETURN] with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial B, then press the
dial.

8 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial B, then press the dial.
A picture profile indicator appears.

2 Select a picture profile number

with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial B,
then press the dial.

You can record with the settings of the
selected picture profile.

3 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial B, then press the dial.

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BLACK LEVEL

To set the black level.

Item Description and settings

Sets the black level.

-15 to +15

GAMMA

To select a gamma curve.

Item Description and settings

[STANDARD] Standard gamma curve for movies

[STILL] Standard gamma curve for still images

[CINEMATONE1] Gamma curve 1 for producing tone of film camera images

[CINEMATONE2] Gamma curve 2 for producing tone of film camera images

[ITU709] Gamma curve that corresponds to ITU-709. Gain in low intensity area:

4.5

BLACK GAMMA

To correct gamma in low intensity area.

Item Description and settings

[RANGE] Selects a correcting range.

HIGH / MIDDLE / LOW

[LEVEL] Sets the correcting level.

-7 (maximum black compression) to +7 (maximum black stretch)

Recording

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Useful functions (Continued)

KNEE

To set knee point and slope for video signal compression to prevent over-exposure by limiting
signals in high intensity areas of the subject to the dynamic range of your camcorder.
When selecting [STANDARD] or [STILL] in [GAMMA], [KNEE] is set to off if [MODE] is
set to [AUTO]. To use functions in [KNEE], set [MODE] to [MANUAL].

Item Description and settings

[MODE] Selects a mode either automatic or manual.

[AUTO SET] Sets the maximum point and sensitivity in the automatic mode.

[MANUAL SET] Sets the knee point and slope manually.

COLOR MODE

To set type and level of colors.

Item Description and settings

[TYPE] Selects a type of colors.

[LEVEL] Sets a level of coloring difference between the standard color and the

[AUTO] : Sets the knee point and slope automatically.
[MANUAL] : Sets the knee point and slope manually.

[MAX POINT] : Sets the maximum point.

90% to 100%

[SENSITIVITY] : Sets the sensitivity.

HIGH / MIDDLE / LOW

[POINT] : Sets the knee point.

75% to 105%

[SLOPE] : Sets the knee slope.

-5 (gentle) to +5 (steep)
[KNEE] is set to off when you set to +5.

[STANDARD] : Suitable colors when [GAMMA] is set to

[STANDARD].

[STILL] : Suitable colors when [GAMMA] is set to

[STILL].

[CINEMATONE1] : Film camera image-like colors good with

[GAMMA] set to [CINEMATONE1].

[CINEMATONE2] : Film camera image-like colors good with

[GAMMA] set to [CINEMATONE2].

[PRO] : Similar color tones to the standard image quality

of Sony professional cameras (when combined
with ITU-709)

[ITU709 MATRIX]: Colors corresponding to ITU-709

selected color, when you set [TYPE] to a setting other than
[STANDARD].

1 (close to color settings of [STANDARD]) to 8 (color settings of the
selected type)

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COLOR LEVEL

To set the color level.

Item Description and settings

-8: black and white, -7 (light) to +7 (dark)

COLOR PHASE

To set the color phase.

Item Description and settings

-7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish)

COLOR DEPTH

To set the color depth for each color phase.
This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors.
The color looks deeper as you increase the setting value to more positive side, and lighter as
you decrease the value to more negative side. This function is effective even if you set
[COLOR LEVEL] to [-8] (black and white).

Item Description and settings

[R] -7 (light red) to +7 (deep red)

[G] -7 (light green) to +7 (deep green)

[B] -7 (light blue) to +7 (deep blue)

[C] -7 (light cyan) to +7 (deep cyan)

[M] -7 (light magenta) to +7 (deep magenta)

[Y] -7 (light yellow) to +7 (deep yellow)

WB SHIFT

To set items for the white balance shift.
Items you can adjust differ depending on the filter type.

Item Description and settings

[FILTER TYPE] Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift.

[LB-CC] : Film type (color conversion and correction)
[R-B] : Video type (correction of R and B levels)

[LB[COLOR TEMP]] Sets a color temperature offset value.

-9 (bluish) to +9 (reddish)

[CC[MG/GR]] Sets a color correct offset value.

-9 (greenish) to +9 (magentish)

[R GAIN] Sets an R level.

-9 (low R level) to +9 (high R level)

[B GAIN] Sets a B level.

-9 (low B level) to +9 (high B level)

Recording

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Useful functions (Continued)

DETAIL

To set items for the detail.

Item Description and settings

[LEVEL] Sets the detail level.

[MANUAL SET] [ON/OFF] : Turns on and off the manual detail adjustment.

COPY

To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number.

-7 to +7

Set to [ON] to enable the manual detail adjustment
(automatic optimization will not be performed).

[V/H BALANCE] : Sets the vertical (V) and horizontal (H) balance of

DETAIL.

-2 (off to the vertical (V) side) to +2 (off to the
horizontal (H) side)

[B/W BALANCE]: Selects the balance of the lower DETAIL (B) and

the upper DETAIL (W).
TYPE1 (off to the lower DETAIL (B) side) to
TYPE5 (off to the upper DETAIL (W) side)

[LIMIT] : Sets the limit level of DETAIL.

0 (Low limit level: likely to be limited) to 7 (High
limit level: not likely to be limited)

[CRISPENING] : Sets the crispening level.

0 (shallow crispening level) to 7 (deep crispening
level)

[HI-LIGHT DETAIL]:

Sets the DETAIL level in the high intensity areas.
0 to 4

RESET

To reset the picture profile to the default setting.

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To copy the picture profile setting to
another picture profile number

See page 53 for the location of the buttons.
1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button

A.

2 Select the picture profile number that

you want to copy from with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial B, then press the
dial.

3 Select [SETTING] t [COPY] with the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial B, then press
the dial.

4 Select the number of the picture profile

that you want to copy to with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial B, then press the
dial.

5 Select [YES] t [ RETURN] t

[OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
B.

To reset the picture profile settings

You can reset the picture profile settings by
each picture profile number. You cannot
reset all picture profile settings at once.
See page 53 for the location of the buttons.

1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button

A.

2 Select the picture profile number that

you want to reset with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial B, then press the dial.

3 Select [SETTING] t [RESET] t

[YES] t [ RETURN] t [OK]
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial B.

Acquiring location information (GPS)

1 Press the MENU button during

standby.

2 Select (OTHERS) t [GPS

SETTING] t [ON] (default
setting) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial.

appears, and your camcorder
starts trying to triangulate. When your
camcorder triangulates successfully, it
will record the location information at
the time movies were recorded.

b Notes

• The indicator changes according to the strength
of GPS signal reception.

Tri­angulating
status

Function
off

Difficult The camcorder

Searching The camcorder is

Tri­angulating

GPS
indicators

No
indicator

GPS reception status

[GPS SETTING] is
set to [OFF], or the
GPS receiver is not
functioning normally.

cannot find a GPS
signal, therefore, it
cannot triangulate.
Use the camcorder in
an open area.

searching the GPS
signal. It may take
several minutes until
the camcorder
triangulates.

The camcorder is
receiving a weak GPS
signal.

Recording

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Useful functions (Continued)

Tri­angulating
status

Tri­angulating

Tri­angulating

• [GPS SETTING] is set to [ON] in the default
setting. Movies recorded during triangulation by
GPS will be recorded with location information.
If you do not want to record location
information, set [GPS SETTING] to [OFF].

• If the GPS indicator does not become a
triangulating status indicator even after several
minutes, the camcorder is having trouble with
receiving GPS signals. You may start recording
if you do not need to record location
information, or go to a location with access to
the open sky.

• The camcorder can hardly receive GPS signals
indoors or near tall buildings. Go to a location
with access to the open sky.

• Even if a triangulating status indicator is
displayed, the camcorder may not record the
GPS information continuously, depending on
the condition of GPS signal reception.

GPS
indicators

GPS reception status

The camcorder is
receiving a GPS
signal, and can
acquire location
information.

The camcorder is
receiving a strong
GPS signal, and can
acquire location
information.

Setting time data

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

Presetting the time code

1 Press the MENU button, select

(TC/UB SET) t [TC PRESET]
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then
press the dial.

2 Select [PRESET] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial, then press the dial.

3 Select the first 2 digits with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
You can set the time code within the
following range.
When selecting [60i]
00:00:00:00 - 23:59:59:29

• When setting 24p, you can set the last
2 time code digits of the frames in
multiples of 4, between 0 and 23.

When selecting [50i]
00:00:00:00 - 23:59:59:24

4 Set other digits by repeating step 3.
5 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial, then press the dial.

To reset the time code

You can reset the time code (00:00:00:00).
Select [RESET] in step 2 of “Presetting
the time code.”

To reset the time code using the
Wireless Remote Commander

You can reset the time code (00:00:00:00)
also by pressing the TC RESET button on
the Wireless Remote Commander.

Presetting the user bit

1 Press the MENU button, select

(TC/UB SET) t [UB PRESET] with
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.

2 Select [PRESET] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial, then press the dial.

3 Select the first 2 digits with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

4 Set other digits by repeating step 3.
5 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial, then press the dial.

To reset the user bit

You can reset the user bit (00 00 00 00).
Select [RESET] in step 2 of “Presetting
the user bit.”

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Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (Last Scene Review)

You can review the most recently recorded
scene on the LCD screen.

Right after you stop recording, press
the LAST SCENE button.

The camcorder plays from the top to the
end of the most recently recorded scene,
then returns to standby mode.

To stop reviewing the last scene

Press the LAST SCENE button during
playback. The camcorder returns to standby
mode.

b Notes

• If you edit the movie or remove the recording
media after you stop recording, the Last Scene
Review function may not work correctly.

z Tips

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN
button (p. 61).

Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons

Some functions can be assigned to the
ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a
single function to any one of the ASSIGN 1
to 6 buttons.
See “Menu items” (p. 82) on the function of
each item.

Default function of each ASSIGN
button

• ASSIGN 1: PEAKING (p. 94)

• ASSIGN 2: HISTOGRAM (p. 94)

• ASSIGN 3: FACE DETECTION (p. 41)

• ASSIGN 4: ZEBRA (p. 94)

• ASSIGN 5: MARKER (p. 95)

• ASSIGN 6: LAST SCENE (p. 61)

Functions you can assign to the
ASSIGN buttons

• - (no function)

• EXPANDED FOCUS (p. 40)

• LAST SCENE REVIEW (p. 61)

• WB PRESET (p. 49)

• AE SHIFT (p. 87)

• STEADYSHOT (p. 88)

• SPOT FOCUS (p. 41)

• FACE DETECTION (p. 41)

•COLOR BAR (p.90)

• HISTOGRAM (p. 94)

• ZEBRA (p. 94)

• PEAKING (p. 94)

• MARKER (p. 95)

• CAMERA DATA DISPLAY (p. 96)

• AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY (p. 96)

• REC LAMP[F] (p. 102)

• REC LAMP[R] (p. 102)

• VISUAL INDEX (p. 63)

• FOCUS TRANSITION (p. 42)

Recording

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Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons (Continued)

3 Select the ASSIGN button to

which you want to assign a
function with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A, then press the dial.

• [--------] appears if no function is assigned
to the ASSIGN button.

• If you selected [FOCUS TRANSITION],

ASSIGN buttons

select [YES] and jump to step 5.

4 Select the function that you want

to assign with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A, then press the dial.

5 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial A, then press the dial.

z Tips

• [FOCUS TRANSITION] is assigned to the
ASSIGN 4/5/6 buttons (p. 42). If you cancel the
assignment of [FOCUS TRANSITION], the

1 Press the MENU button B.

setting goes back to the previous setting.

• To cancel [FOCUS TRANSITION], select
[FOCUS TRANSITION] t [YES] in step 3
again.

2 Select (OTHERS) t [ASSIGN

BUTTON] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.

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Playback

Playback

VISUAL INDEX button

VOLUME buttons

POWER switch,
START/STOP button

Playing back movies

1 Slide the POWER switch, START/STOP button to ON while pressing the

green button.

2 Press the VISUAL INDEX button.

The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after a few seconds.

Recording media

Previous

Next

Playback mode

Thumbnail
(movie)

Playback

Current movie

data (p. 64)

• You can turn on or off the date and time display on the thumbnails by pressing the DISPLAY
button.

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Playback (Continued)

3 Play back movies.

1 Touch the recording media you want to play back.

: Memory card

: Flash memory unit

2 Touch the playback mode, and select the desired image quality of movies.

Playback mode

: High definition image quality (HD)
: Standard definition image quality (SD)

3 Touch twice the thumbnail of the movie you want to play back.

You can also select the movie to be played back by pressing B/b/V/v buttons followed by
pressing the EXEC button.
The first touch of the thumbnail will show the information on the movie at the lower part of
the LCD screen.

ADate and time of recording started
BResolution
CFrame rate
DRecording mode
EDuration
FTime code of recording started

Time code will not be displayed correctly when you play back recording media with no
time code, or recording media with time code that your camcorder does not support.

GGPS data

Appears on the movie that was recorded with [GPS SETTING] set to [ON] (default
setting) on the [OTHERS] menu.

HLPCM recording

Appears when audio is recorded in Linear PCM. This does not appear for movies in the
standard definition image quality (SD).

• i appears with the movie that has been most recently played back or recorded. If you touch the
movie with i, you can continue playback from the previous time.

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Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.

Stop

Previous

Slow/Fast reverse

b Notes

• If you touch the thumbnail and press the PLAY button, the most recently recorded or played scene is
played back.

z Tips

• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX
screen.

• Touch / during pause to play back movies slowly.

• As you repeat touching / during playback, movies are played back as fast as about 5 times t about
10 times t about 30 times t about 60 times.

• Reduced-size images which enable you to view many movies at the same time on the VISUAL INDEX
screen are called “thumbnails.”

• You can operate playback using the PREV/PLAY/NEXT/STOP/PAUSE/SCAN/SLOW buttons on the
camcorder.

Next

Slow/Fast forward

Play/Pause

To adjust the volume

Adjust the volume with the VOLUME buttons.

To return to the recording mode

Press the VISUAL INDEX button.

On playing back movies

• Movies recorded using this camcorder may not be played back normally on devices other
than this camcorder. Also, movies recorded on other devices may not play back properly on
this camcorder.

• Standard definition image quality (SD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be
played on A/V devices of other manufacturers.

Playback

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Playback (Continued)

Playing back still images

1 Touch the recording media you want to view on the VISUAL INDEX screen.

: Memory card

: Flash memory unit

2 Touch the playback mode, then select (still image).

Playback mode

3 Touch twice the thumbnail of the still image you want to view.

The first touch of the thumbnail will show the information on the still image at the lower
part of the LCD screen.

ADate and time of recording
BResolution
CImage size
DGPS data

Appears on a still image that was created from a movie recorded with [GPS SETTING] set to
[ON] (default setting) on the [OTHERS] menu.

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Your camcorder displays the selected still image.

Next

Previous

To enlarge

Touch (playback zoom) when playing back a still image.
You can adjust the zoom with / , or with the zoom lever.
When you touch the enlarged image, the touched point will be displayed at the center
of the screen.

Playback

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Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder

Displaying recording data (Data code)

You can display information, including
date, time, camera data and GPS
triangulation data automatically stored
during recording on the screen during
playback.

Press the DATA CODE button A
during playback or pause.

The screen changes in the order, date and
time display t camera data display t
GPS triangulation data t no display with
each press of the button.

Changing the screen display

You can display information such as time
code, etc., on the image.

Press the DISPLAY button (B).

The screen indicators turn on (displayed)
and off (not displayed) as you press the
button.
In the recording mode, the screen changes
in the order, detailed display t simple
display t no display with each press of the
button.

z Tips

• You can display the screen indicators during

playback on a TV. Select [ALL OUTPUT] of
[DISPLAY OUTPUT] (p. 97).

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A White balance

The following icons will appear during
the playback of still images or movies
recorded with [MANU WB TEMP].

When a still image is played back:
6500K

When a movie is played back:

B Shutter speed
C Iris
D Gain/ISO sensitivity
E Exposure

appears during playback of the
movie recorded with the iris, gain, ISO
sensitivity or shutter speed
automatically adjusted. appears
during playback of the movie recorded
with the iris, gain, ISO sensitivity or
shutter speed manually adjusted.

F SteadyShot

b Notes

• The exposure correction value (EV), shutter
speed, iris, ISO sensitivity, flash on/off and
white balance are displayed during viewing still
images.

• When you play back the memory card on other
devices, the camera data may be displayed
incorrectly. Confirm the correct camera data on
your camcorder.

• When GPS triangulation data is displayed,
latitude and longitude are displayed in the data
code area.

• If you record without receiving GPS data, bars
such as [--° --' --" -] will be displayed.

Checking the settings in your camcorder (Status check)

You can check the settings of the following
items.

• Audio setup (p. 92)

• Output signal setup (p. 91)

• Functions assigned to the ASSIGN
buttons (p. 61)

• Camera setup (p. 85)

• Recording media information
You can check the estimated used and free
spaces.

1 Press the STATUS CHECK button

D.

Playback

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial C

until a desired display shows up
on the LCD screen.

AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t
CAMERA t MEDIA INFO t
BATTERY INFO

Setup items are displayed according to
the settings of the camcorder when it is
turned on.

• Battery Info
You can check the remaining capacity of
the attached battery.

To hide the display

Press the STATUS CHECK button D.

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Connecting a monitor or a TV

Playback image quality depends on the type of monitor or TV, or the jacks used to make the
connection.

Monitor/TV

To audio/video

A/V connecting
cable (supplied)

Component video cable
(sold separately)

input jacks

To component
input jacks

To HDMI input

HDMI cable (sold separately)

Signals are output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT OUT jacks simultaneously.
In the case of the A/V connecting cable connection, signals are output from the VIDEO OUT
jack.

jack

Signal flow

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Output resolution

Output resolution depends on the settings of [HDMI/COMPONENT].

When selecting [60i]

HD/SD

[HDMI/COMPONENT]
setting

HDMI OUT COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT

1080p/480i 1080p 1080p No output

720p/480i 720p 720p No output

HD

1080i/480i 1080i 1080i No output

480p 480p 480p No output

480i 480i 480i No output

1080p/480i 480i 480i No output

720p/480i 480i 480i No output

SD

1080i/480i 480i 480i No output

480p 480p 480p No output

480i 480i 480i No output

When selecting [50i]

HD/SD

[HDMI/COMPONENT]
setting

HDMI OUT COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT

1080p/576i 1080p 1080p No output

720p/576i 720p 720p No output

HD

1080i/576i 1080i 1080i No output

576p 576p 576p No output

576i 576i 576i No output

1080p/576i 576i 576i No output

720p/576i 576i 576i No output

SD

1080i/576i 576i 576i No output

576p 576p 576p No output

576i 576i 576i No output

b Notes

• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.

• Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are
recorded in the movies.

• Images and sounds may not be reproduced correctly on some monitors or TVs.

• Do not connect the output jacks of the camcorder with the output jacks of the monitor or TV. A
malfunction may be caused.

• When 24p or 30p ([60i]), or 25p ([50i]) of frame rate is selected in [ REC FORMAT], progressive
signals are converted to interlace signals by the pull-down system to be output.

Output resolution

Output resolution

Playback

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Connecting a monitor or a TV (Continued)

• During recording with [ REC FORMAT] set to [1080/60p PS] ([60i]) or [1080/50p PS] ([50i]), the

camcorder does not output 720p or 480p ([60i]) or 576p ([50i]) signals. Therefore, if [HDMI/
COMPONENT] is set to [720p/480i] ([60i]) or [720p/576i] ([50i]), or either [480p] ([60i]) or [576p]
([50i]), the screen of the connected device becomes blank.

• If you display the edit screen while outputting signals to a monitor or TV, the menu may not be displayed

correctly.

• This camcorder is not compatible with “BRAVIA” sync.

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Editing

Protecting recorded movies and still images (Protect)

Protect movies and still images to avoid
deleting them by mistake.

1 Press the MENU button when the

VISUAL INDEX screen is
displayed.

2 Select (EDIT) t [PROTECT]

with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

3 Touch the movies or still images

to be protected.

is displayed on the selected images.

• Press and hold the image down to preview
the image. Touch to return to the
previous screen.

• You can select up to 100 images at one time.

Editing

4 Touch t t .

To undo the protection of movies and
still images

Touch the movie or still image marked with

in step 3.
disappears.

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Dividing a movie

You can divide a movie at a designated
point.

1 Press the MENU button while

playing back movies.

2 Select (EDIT) t [DIVIDE]

with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

3 Touch X at the point where you

want to divide.

After you select the point with X, make
fine adjustment with these buttons.

Returns to the beginning of the selected
movie.

4 Touch t .

z Tips

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

b Notes

• You cannot restore movies once they are
divided.

• Do not remove the battery pack, the AC
Adaptor/Charger or the recording media that
contains the movies from your camcorder
during the operation. It may damage the
recording media.

• A slight difference may occur from the point
where you touch X and the actual dividing
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing
point based in about half-second increments.

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Deleting movies and still images

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

b Notes

• You cannot restore images once they are
deleted.

• Do not remove the battery pack, the AC
Adaptor/Charger or the recording media that
contains the movies or still images from your
camcorder during the operation. It may damage
the recording media.

• You cannot delete protected movies and still
images. Undo the protection of the movies and
still images, before you try to delete them
(p. 73).

• Save important movies and still images in
advance.

z Tips

• To delete all data recorded on the recording
media and recover all the recordable space of
the media, format the media (p. 78).

1 Press the MENU button when the

VISUAL INDEX screen is
displayed.

2 Select (EDIT) t [DELETE]

with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

• You can select up to 100 images at one time.

• - appears at the upper right corner on the

thumbnail of protected images.

• No check box appears on the thumbnail of
protected images.

4 Touch t t .

Editing

3 Touch the movies or still images

to be deleted.

is displayed on the selected images.

• Press and hold the image down to preview
the image. Touch to return to the
previous screen.

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Copying movies and still images

You can copy movies and still images
between following recording media:
Memory card y Flash memory unit
Memory card t External media device
Flash memory unit t External media
device
Get the recording media ready before the
operation.

b Notes

• If there is no image database file on the flash
memory unit, you cannot copy movies. In this
case, press the MENU button, then select

(OTHERS) t [REPAIR IMAGE DB
FILE] t [FMU], to create the image database
file.

• Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger
to prevent your camcorder from running out of
power during the operation.

z Tips

• The original movies and still images will not be
deleted after copying.

1 Press the MENU button when the

VISUAL INDEX screen is
displayed.

6 Touch the movies or still images

to be copied.

is displayed on the selected image.

• Press and hold the image down to preview
the image. Touch to return to the
previous screen.

• You can select up to 100 images at one time.

7 Touch t t .

To copy all movies or still images

Select [All] in step 4, and the image type in
step 5.

2 Select (EDIT) t [COPY] with

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

3 Select the recording media to

copy from and to.

4 Select [Multiple Images].

5 Select the image type

([ MOVIE], [ MOVIE],
[PHOTO]).

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Capturing still images from a movie

You can save a selected frame from a
recorded movie as a still image.

1 Press the MENU button while

playing back movies.

2 Select (EDIT) t [PHOTO

CAPTURE] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial.

3 Touch X at the point where you

want to capture.

After you select the point with X, make
fine adjustment with these buttons.

Returns to the beginning of the selected
movie.

4 Touch .

The captured still image is saved on the
same recording media as that of the
playing movie. When capturing is
finished, the screen returns to pause.

• The recording media where you want to save
still images should have enough free space.

• The recording date and time of captured still
images is the same as the recording date and
time of the movies.

• If the movie you are capturing from has no data
code, the recording date and time of the still
image will be the date and time you captured
from the movie.

Editing

b Notes

• The image size is fixed depending on the image
quality of the movie:

– [2.1M] with high definition image quality

(HD)

– [0.2M] in 16:9 (wide) with standard definition

image quality (SD)

– [VGA(0.3M)] in 4:3 with standard definition

image quality (SD)

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Formatting the recording media

Formatting deletes all data from the
recording media to recover recordable free
space.

b Notes

• Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall

socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger
to prevent your camcorder from running out of
power during the operation.

• To avoid the loss of important images, you

should save them before formatting the
recording media.

• Protected movies and still images are also

deleted.

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Select (OTHERS) t [MEDIA

FORMAT] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial.

Preventing data on recording media from being recovered

Unintelligible data can be written on
recording media. Thus, it may become
more difficult to recover any original data.
It is impossible to delete all data
completely, even if you format the
recording media. Therefore, when you
dispose of or transfer the recording media,
it is recommended that you perform the
[Empty] operation.

b Notes

• If you perform this operation, all stored data are
deleted. To avoid the loss of important images,
you should save them before the operation.

• You cannot perform this operation unless you
connect the AC Adaptor/Charger to the wall
outlet (wall socket).

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

• Do not apply any vibrations or shocks to your
camcorder during this operation.

3 Select the recording media to be

formatted.

4 Touch t .

b Notes

• While [Executing...] is displayed, do not turn off
the camcorder, do not operate any buttons on the
camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor/Charger,
or remove the recording media from your
camcorder. (The access lamp is lit or flashing
while formatting recording media.)

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1 Connect your camcorder to the

wall outlet (wall socket) using the
AC Adaptor/Charger and the
connecting cord DK-415
(supplied) (p. 21).

2 Press the MENU button.

3 Select (OTHERS) t [MEDIA

FORMAT] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial.

4 Select the recording media to be

formatted.

The format screen appears.

5 Touch [Empty] t .

b Notes

• It may take from several minutes to several
hours to empty recording media, depending on
the capacity. You can check the actual time
required on the LCD screen.

• If you stop the operation while [Executing...] is
displayed, be sure to complete the operation by
performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or emptying
before you use the recording media next time.

Repairing the image database file

This function checks the database
information and the consistency of movies
and still images on the recording media, and
repairs if any inconsistencies found.

b Notes

• Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger
to prevent your camcorder from running out of
power during the operation.

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Select (OTHERS) t [REPAIR

IMAGE DB FILE] with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial.

3 Select the recording media you

want to check the database file.

4 Touch .

The database file check starts. Touch

and quit the database file check if

no inconsistency is found.

Editing

5 Touch t .

b Notes

• If you stop the operation while [Repairing the
image database file.] is displayed, be sure to
complete the operation as described above
before you use the recording media next time.

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Using the Menu

Operating the menu

You can change various settings or make
detailed adjustments using the menu items
displayed on the LCD screen.

V/v/B/b/EXEC buttons

MENU
button

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

MENU button

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

until the icon of the desired menu
is highlighted, then press the dial
to select the menu.

CAMERA SET (p. 85)

REC/OUT SET (p. 90)

AUDIO SET (p. 92)

DISPLAY SET (p. 94)

TC/UB SET (p. 98)

OTHERS (p. 99)

EDIT (p. 85)

3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

until the desired menu item is
highlighted, then press the dial to
select the item.

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen appears.

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4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

until the desired setting is
highlighted, then press the dial to
confirm the setting.

5 Press the MENU button to hide

the menu screen.

To return to the previous screen, select
[ RETURN].

b Notes

• The available menu items vary depending on the
context of your camcorder during recording or
playback.

• Items and setting values not available due to
other settings, are grayed out.

z Tips

• You can operate using the V/v/B/b/EXEC
button without using the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Using the Menu

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Menu items

The function and setting value of each menu item are as follows.
The default settings are marked with B.

(CAMERA SET) (p. 85)

GAIN/ISO SEL BGAIN, ISO
GAIN SET H

ISO SET H

AGC LIMIT BOFF, 27dB - 0dB
AUTO ISO LIMIT BOFF, ISO160 -

WB PRESET BOUTDOOR,

WB OUTDOOR
LEVEL

WB TEMP SET 2300K - 15000K

AE SHIFT ON/OFF

0dB - 30dB
(B18dB)

M

0dB - 30dB
(B9dB)

L

0dB - 30dB
(B0dB)

ISO160 - ISO5000*
(BISO800)

M

ISO160 - ISO5000*
(BISO400)

L

ISO160 - ISO5000*
(BISO160)

ISO4000*

INDOOR, MANU WB
TEMP

-7 - +7
(B0)

(B6500K)

BOFF, ON

LEVEL

-2.0EV - +2.0EV
(B0EV)

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ZOOM SET DIGITAL ZOOM

STEADYSHOT BSTANDARD,

1

1

1

1

STEADYSHOT BON, OFF

FOCUS TRANSITION

SPOT FOCUS
FACE DETECTION ON, BOFF
FLASH SET FLASH

AF MICRO
ADJUSTMENT

COLOR BAR ON/OFF

BON, OFF

ZOOM LEVER

BDIGITAL ZOOM,
POWER ZOOM,
OFF

ZOOM SPEED TYPE

BVARIABLE, FIXED

ZOOM SPEED

1 - 32
(B16)

ACTIVE, OFF

TRANSITION TIME

3.5sec - 90.0sec
(B4.0sec)

START TIMER

BOFF, 5sec - 20sec

REC LINK

BOFF, FOCUS-A,
FOCUS-B

BAUTO, ON, SLOW
SYNC., REAR
SYNC., OFF

FLASH LEVEL

-3.0EV - +3.0EV
(B0EV)

RED EYE
REDUCTION

BOFF, ON

ON/OFF

BOFF, ON

AMOUNT

20 - +20
(B0)

CLEAR ALL

YES, NO

BOFF, ON

TONE

BOFF, ON

(REC/OUT SET) (p. 90)

REC SET / SET

B ,

REC FORMAT

[60i]
B1080/24p FX,
1080/24p FH,
1080/30p FX,
1080/30p FH,
1080/60p PS,
1080/60i FX,
1080/60i FH,
1080/60i HQ,
1080/60i LP,
720/60p FX,
720/60p FH

[50i]
B1080/25p FX,
1080/25p FH,
1080/50p PS,
1080/50i FX,
1080/50i FH,
1080/50i HQ,
1080/50i LP,
720/50p FX,
720/50p FH

SIMULTANEOUS

REC

BON, OFF

WIDE REC

BON, OFF

MEDIA SELECT BMEMORY CARD,

FMU

IMAGE SIZE B3:2(16.0M),

3:2(8.4M), 3:2(4.0M),
16:9(13.6M),
16:9(7.1M),
16:9(3.4M)

ZOOM LEVER BSERIES, RESET

VIDEO OUT HDMI/COMPONENT

[60i]
1080p/480i,
720p/480i,
B1080i/480i,
480p, 480i

[50i]
1080p/576i,
720p/576i,
B1080i/576i, 576p,
576i

DOWN CONVERT
TYPE

BSQUEEZE,
LETTER BOX(16: 9),
EDGE CROP

WIDE CONVERT

BSQUEEZE,
LETTER BOX(16: 9),
EDGE CROP

HDMI TC OUT

BOFF, ON

Using the Menu

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Menu items (Continued)

(AUDIO SET) (p. 92)

AUDIO FORMAT

AUDIO LIMIT BOFF, ON
HEADPHONE OUT BSTEREO, MONO
INT MIC SET INT MIC SENS

XLR SET XLR AGC LINK

BLINEAR PCM,
DOLBY DIGITAL

BNORMAL, HIGH

INT MIC WIND

BOFF, ON

BSEPARATE,

LINKED

INPUT1 TRIM

-18dB - +12dB
(B0dB)

INPUT1 WIND

BOFF, ON

INPUT2 TRIM

-18dB - +12dB
(B0dB)

INPUT2 WIND

BOFF, ON

(DISPLAY SET) (p. 94)

HISTOGRAM BOFF, ON,

ZEBRA ON/OFF

PEAKING ON/OFF

ON[ZEBRA POINT]

BOFF, ON

LEVEL

70 - 100, 100+
(B70)

BOFF, ON

COLOR

BWHITE, RED,
YELLOW

LEVEL

HIGH, BMIDDLE,
LOW

MARKER ON/OFF

EXPANDED FOCUS
MAG

CAMERA DATA
DISPLAY

AUDIO LEVEL
DISPLAY

ZOOM DISPLAY BBAR, NUMBER
FOCUS DISPLAY BMETER, FEET
SHUTTER DISPLAY BSECOND, DEGREE
LCD BRIGHT BNORMAL, BRIGHT
DISPLAY OUTPUT BLCD PANEL,

BOFF, ON

CENTER

BON, OFF

ASPECT

BOFF, 4:3, 13:9,
14:9, 15:9, 1.66:1,

1.85:1, 2.35:1

SAFETY ZONE

BOFF, 80%, 90%

GUIDEFRAME

BOFF, ON

×4.0, ×8.0, B×4.0/×8.0

OFF, BON

BON, OFF

ALL OUTPUT

(TC/UB SET) (p. 98)

TC PRESET BPRESET, RESET
UB PRESET BPRESET, RESET
TC FORMAT*
TC RUN BREC RUN,

TC MAKE BPRESET,

UB TIME REC BOFF, ON

2

BDF, NDF

FREE RUN

REGENERATE

(OTHERS) (p. 99)

CAMERA PROFILE
ASSIGN BUTTON ASSIGN1, ASSIGN2,

CLOCK SET
AREA SET
SUMMERTIME BOFF, ON

LOAD, SAVE, DELETE

ASSIGN3, ASSIGN4,
ASSIGN5, ASSIGN6,
FOCUS TRANSITION

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LANGUAGE
GPS SETTING BON, OFF
GPS INFORMATION
AUTO CLOCK ADJ BON, OFF
AUTO AREA ADJ BON, OFF
DATE REC BOFF, ON
BEEP BOFF, ON
REC LAMP[F] BON, OFF
REC LAMP[R] BON, OFF
REMOTE CONTROL BON, OFF
60i/50i SEL 60i*
MEDIA FORMAT MEMORY CARD,

REPAIR IMAGE DB
FILE

USB CONNECT
OPERATION TIME
VERSION DISPLAY
CALIBRATION

3

4

, 50i*

FMU, EXTERNAL
MEDIA

MEMORY CARD,
FMU, EXTERNAL
MEDIA

(EDIT)

PROTECT
DIVIDE
DELETE
PHOTO CAPTURE
COPY

*1 Setting range when picture profile is set to

[OFF] in movie mode

*2 Settings available only when [60i/50i SEL] is

set to [60i]
*3 Default setting for NEX-EA50UK/EA50UH
*4 Default setting for NEX-EA50EK/EA50K/

EA50EH/EA50H

z Tips

• You can display the [EDIT] menu by pressing

the MENU button when the VISUAL INDEX or
playback screen is displayed.

(CAMERA SET)

menu

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the
recording conditions (GAIN SET/

STEADYSHOT, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

See page 80 for details on selecting
menu items.

Press the MENU button t select

(CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

GAIN/ISO SEL

You can change the gain display between
dB and ISO sensitivity during movie mode.

B GAIN

Adjusts in dB.

ISO

Adjusts in ISO sensitivity (recommended
exposure index).

b Notes

• This setting is fixed to [ISO] in photo mode.

• Gain and ISO sensitivity are separately saved
with different values.

• This setting is available only when the AUTO/
MANUAL switch is set to MANUAL.

GAIN SET

You can set gain values for H, M and L
positions of the gain switch.

Default setting:

[H]: 18dB, [M]: 9dB, [L]: 0dB

1 Select [H], [M] or [L] with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

2 Set the gain value with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial, then press the dial.
You can select a value between 0dB and
30dB in 3dB increments. The larger the
value, the higher the gain.

3 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial.

Using the Menu

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Press the MENU button t select (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

z Tips

• The setting is available when [GAIN/ISO SEL]
is set to [GAIN] in movie mode.

• The value can be set separately from the one set
in [ISO SET].

ISO SET

You can set ISO values for H, M and L
positions of the gain switch.

Default setting:

[H]:ISO800, [M]:ISO400, [L]:ISO160

1 Select [H], [M] or [L] with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

2 Set the ISO sensitivity value with the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
You can select a value between ISO160
and ISO5000 (movie)/ISO100 and
ISO25600 (photo) in 1/3EV increments.
The larger the value, the higher the ISO
sensitivity.

3 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial.

Setting value

The value you can set depends on the
[GAMMA] setting on picture profile.

Movie

– STANDARD: ISO160 - ISO5000
– STILL: ISO160 - ISO5000
– CINEMATONE1: ISO160 - ISO5000
– CINEMATONE2: ISO160 - ISO5000
– ITU709: ISO200 - ISO6400

Photo

– STANDARD: ISO100 - ISO25600
– STILL: ISO100 - ISO25600
– CINEMATONE1: ISO100 - ISO25600
– CINEMATONE2: ISO80 - ISO20000
– ITU709: ISO125 - ISO32000

z Tips

• The setting is available in photo mode, or when
[GAIN/ISO SEL] is set to [ISO].

• The value can be set separately from the one set
in [GAIN SET].

AGC LIMIT

You can select the upper limit for the Auto
Gain Control (AGC).

BOFF, 27dB - 0dB (3dB increments)

b Notes

• This function is not effective while you adjust
the gain manually.

z Tips

• The setting is available when [GAIN/ISO SEL]
is set to [GAIN] in movie mode.

• The value can be set separately from the one set
in [AUTO ISO LIMIT].

AUTO ISO LIMIT

You can select the upper limit when ISO
AUTO is set.

B OFF, ISO160 - ISO4000 (movie)/
ISO100 - ISO20000 (photo) (1/3EV
increments)

Setting value

The value you can set depends on the
[GAMMA] setting on picture profile.

Movie

– STANDARD: ISO160 - ISO4000
– STILL: ISO160 - ISO4000
– CINEMATONE1: ISO160 - ISO4000
– CINEMATONE2: ISO160 - ISO4000
– ITU709: ISO200 - ISO5000

Photo

– STANDARD: ISO100 - ISO20000
– STILL: ISO100 - ISO20000
– CINEMATONE1: ISO100 - ISO20000
– CINEMATONE2: ISO80 - ISO16000
– ITU709: ISO125 - ISO25600

b Notes

• This function is not effective while you adjust
the ISO sensitivity manually.

z Tips

• The setting is available in photo mode, or when
[GAIN/ISO SEL] is set to [ISO].

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• The value can be set separately from the one set
in [AGC LIMIT].

WB PRESET

You can use the preset white balance. For
more details, see page 49.

WB OUTDOOR LEVEL

You can set an offset value to adjust the
outdoor white balance when you set [WB
PRESET] to [OUTDOOR].

-7 - B0 - +7
(bluish - normal - reddish)

WB TEMP SET

You can set the color temperature when you
set [WB PRESET] to [MANU WB TEMP].

2300K - B6500K - 15000K (100K
increments)

AE SHIFT

x ON/OFF

B OFF

Does not use the AE SHIFT function.

ON

Uses the AE SHIFT function. The selected
value (-2.0EV for example) appears on the
LCD screen.

x LEVEL

You can set an offset value to adjust the
automatic exposure adjustment value with
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

-2.0EV - B0EV - +2.0EV
(dark - standard - bright)

b Notes

• This function is not effective while you adjust
the iris, shutter speed, gain (ISO sensitivity) all
manually.

z Tips

• You can assign [ON/OFF] to an ASSIGN button
(p. 61).

ZOOM SET

x DIGITAL ZOOM

B ON

z Tips

• The face detection function will not be effective
while using the digital zoom.

OFF

x ZOOM LEVER

You can select zooming by the zoom lever
on the camcorder or the Wireless Remote
Commander. It is not possible to assign
different operations for them.

B DIGITAL ZOOM

POWER ZOOM

OFF

z Tips

• To set to [POWER ZOOM] a power zoom lens
compatible with this camcorder is required.

• Even when [POWER ZOOM] is set, the digital
zoom magnification will be retained.

x ZOOM SPEED TYPE

B VARIABLE

FIXED

x ZOOM SPEED

1 - B16 - 32

z Tips

• When [ZOOM SPEED TYPE] is set to
[FIXED], you can zoom at the speed set in
[ZOOM SPEED], regardless of how far you
operate the zoom lever.

• The zoom speed range differs depending on the
power zoom lens you use. The speed may not
change or drive sound may be heard loudly
depending on the combination of lens and
[ZOOM SPEED] setting. Trial shooting is
suggested before actual shooting.

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Using the Menu

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Press the MENU button t select (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

STEADYSHOT

Only when attaching the lens with
SteadyShot.
You can set the camera shake reduction in
movie mode.

B STANDARD ( )

Uses SteadyShot under relatively stable
condition.

ACTIVE ( )

Uses SteadyShot with more powerful
effect.

OFF ( )

Does not use SteadyShot. This setting is
recommended when you use a tripod.

b Notes

• [ACTIVE] can be selected only when recording
movies using a lens with optical SteadyShot
complying with [ACTIVE].

z Tips

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN
button (p. 61).

STEADYSHOT

Only when attaching the lens with
SteadyShot.
You can set the camera shake reduction in
photo mode.

B ON ( )

Uses SteadyShot.

OFF ( )

Does not use SteadyShot. This setting is
recommended when you use a tripod.

z Tips

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN
button (p. 61).

FOCUS TRANSITION

x TRANSITION TIME

You can set the time to shift the focus.

3.5sec, B 4.0sec, 4.5sec - 15.0sec
(0.5sec increments), 20.0sec, 30.0sec,

45.0sec, 60.0sec, 90.0sec

x START TIMER

You can set the time to start the transition
after the ASSIGN 5 or ASSIGN 6 button is
pressed.

B OFF, 5sec, 10sec, 20sec

x REC LINK

You can link the time you start recording
with the time focus shifts.

B OFF, FOCUS-A, FOCUS-B

b Notes

• [FOCUS TRANSITION] function is effective
only on the [EXEC] screen.

SPOT FOCUS

See page 41.

FACE DETECTION

See page 41.

FLASH SET

You can select the flash setting when
shooting photos with a compatible external
flash (sold separately).

x FLASH

B AUTO

Flashes automatically when the camcorder
judges the lack of light warrants a flash.

[AUTO] cannot be selected when the
shutter speed or iris is set to manual.

ON

Flashes for every shot, regardless of
ambient light.

SLOW SYNC.

Flashes for every shot. This setting makes
not only the subject brighter, but also the
background.

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REAR SYNC.

Flashes just before the exposure ends.
Trails of moving objects follow their
natural direction of movement.

OFF

Does not flash.

x FLASH LEVEL

-3.0EV - B0EV - +3.0EV (1/3EV
increments)

b Notes

• The set value may not be effective depending on
the connected flash (sold separately).

x RED EYE REDUCTION

A flash (sold separately) strobes 2 or more
times before shooting to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon.

B OFF

Does not use Red Eye Reduction.

ON

A flash always strobes to reduce the red­eye phenomenon.

b Notes

• [RED EYE REDUCTION] is available in still
image recording mode only.

• Turn on the power of a flash (sold separately)
attached to use Red Eye Reduction.

• Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired
effects. It depends on individual differences and
conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if
the subject looked away from the pre-strobe.

• There are certain flash units that you cannot use
with Red Eye Reduction.

z Tips

• Pupils become dilated in dark environments.
Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at
the back of the eye (retina), causing the
“redeye” phenomenon.

AF MICRO ADJUSTMENT

When you use the LA-EA2 mount adaptor
(sold separately) and an A-mount lens, you
can register a specific focal setting for that
lens.

x ON/OFF

B OFF

Deactivates AF micro adjustment.

ON

Activates AF micro adjustment.

x AMOUNT

You can set the adjustment value of the
attached lens.
Set a higher value to focus farther from the
camcorder, or set a lower value to focus
closer to the camcorder.

B0 - +20

-20 -

x CLEAR ALL

You can clear the values of all the
registered lenses.

b Notes

• When [AF MICRO ADJUSTMENT] is not set
to [ON], you cannot register an adjustment
value.

• We recommend that you decide the value under
actual shooting conditions.

• When you attach a lens that is registered on the
camcorder, the registered value is displayed. If
the lens is unregistered, [±0] is displayed.

• If the number of registered lenses reaches 30,
the [AMOUNT] is grayed out and cannot be
selected. To register any further lenses, you first
need to delete already registered lenses. To do
this, attach a lens to delete its registered value,
then reset its value to "±0." Alternatively, you
can reset the values of all lenses with [CLEAR
ALL].

• If you perform AF micro adjustment with the
lens of another manufacturer, the adjustment
values of Sony, Minolta, and Konica Minolta
lenses may be affected. Do not use this function
with lenses of any other manufacturer.

Using the Menu

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Press the MENU button t select

(CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

• You cannot perform individual AF micro
adjustment for Sony, Minolta, or Konica
Minolta lenses of the same specifications.

COLOR BAR

x ON/OFF

B OFF

Does not display color bars.

ON

Displays color bars on the LCD screen,
records them on recording media, and
outputs audio tone signals.

This function helps you to adjust colors
when you view movies recorded with your
camcorder on a TV or a monitor.

b Notes

• This function is automatically set to [OFF]
when you switch the format, perform the
function by the MENU button, or turn off the
camcorder.

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

x TONE

B OFF

Does not output audio tone signals.

ON

Outputs audio tone signals (1 kHz: full bit

-20dB ([60i]), -18dB ([50i])). Set [ON/
OFF] to [ON], too.

z Tips

• You can assign [ON/OFF] to an ASSIGN button
(p. 61).

• If you record color bars with [TONE] set to
[OFF], the camcorder records sound from the
microphone.

(REC/OUT SET)

menu

Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

See page 80 for details on selecting
menu items.

Press the MENU button t select

(REC/OUT SET) with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

REC SET

x /SET

See page 45.

x REC FORMAT

See page 44.

x SIMULTANEOUS REC

See page 34.

x WIDE REC

You can set the aspect ratio when recording
in standard definition image quality (SD).

B ON

Records in 16:9.

OFF ( )

Records in 4:3.

b Notes

• When recording in high definition image quality
(HD), the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9.

MEDIA SELECT

See page 35.

IMAGE SIZE

See page 45.

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FILE NUMBER

B SERIES

RESET

b Notes

• [FILE NUMBER] is effective only when
recording photos.

z Tips

• When the capacity of a file number exceeds
9999, another folder is created.

VIDEO OUT

x HDMI/COMPONENT

You can select the resolution of the output
signal from the HDMI/COMPONENT
jacks.

When selecting [60i]

1080p/480i

720p/480i

B 1080i/480i

480p

480i

When selecting [50i]

1080p/576i

720p/576i

B 1080i/576i

576p

576i

z Tips

• See page 71 on the output resolution of the
signal for each connecting cable.

x DOWN CONVERT TYPE

You can select a down convert type when
you down-covert video signal.
Use this function for outputting movies and
still images recorded in

B SQUEEZE

Outputs a horizontally compressed image
while maintaining its original height.

16:9.

LETTER BOX(16:9)

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.

x WIDE CONVERT

You can select a down convert type when
you down-covert video signal.
Use this function for outputting SD movies
recorded with [ WIDE REC] set to
[ON].

B SQUEEZE

Outputs a horizontally compressed image
while maintaining its original height.

LETTER BOX(16:9)

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.

b Notes

• When you view a movie recorded in standard
definition image quality (SD) with [ WIDE
REC] set to [ON] on a standard 4:3 TV, images
may appear horizontally compressed while
maintaining its original height. In such a case,
select [LETTER BOX(16:9)] 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.

x HDMI TC OUT

You can set whether to output time code to
other professional-use devices, using
HDMI.

B OFF

Does not overlap the time code
information on HDMI output signal.

Using the Menu

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Press the MENU button t select

(REC/OUT SET) with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

(AUDIO SET) menu

Settings for the audio recording ( AUDIO FORMAT/XLR SET, etc.)

ON

Overlaps the time code information on
HDMI output signal*. The data is
transmitted as digital data, not as a
projected image, and the connected device
identifies the time data by referencing the
transmitted digital data.

* If the frame rate is 24p, 2-3 pulldown is

performed and the converted information is
automatically added and transmitted.

The default settings are marked with B.

See page 80 for details on selecting
menu items.

Press the MENU button t select

(AUDIO SET) with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

AUDIO FORMAT

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

B LINEAR PCM ( )

Records in Linear PCM system.

DOLBY DIGITAL ( )

Records in Dolby Digital system.

b Notes

• Audio format is fixed to [DOLBY DIGITAL]

with the standard definition image quality (SD)
recording.

AUDIO LIMIT

You can set the clipping-noise reduction
function for CH1/CH2.

B OFF

Disables the function.

ON

Enables the function.

b Notes

• This function is available only when you set the

AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2) switches to MAN.

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HEADPHONE OUT

You can set the sound to output to the
headphone when the HEADPHONE
MONITOR switch is set to STEREO MIX.

B STEREO

Outputs in stereo.

MONO

Outputs in monaural.

INT MIC SET

x INT MIC SENS

You can set the recording sensitivity when
using the internal microphone.

B NORMAL

Sensitivity generally used for professional­use devices

HIGH

Sensitivity generally used for consumer­use devices

x INT MIC WIND

Diminish low tone in input sound with the
internal microphone, and reduce wind
noise.

B OFF

Disables wind noise reduction.

ON ( )

Enables wind noise reduction.

XLR SET

x XLR AGC LINK

You can select either linked or separate
AGC (Auto Gain Control) of CH1 and CH2
when using an external microphone.

B SEPARATE

Separately applies the AGC for CH1/CH2.
Sound inputs from CH1/CH2 will be
recorded as separate sound.

LINKED ( )

Applies the AGC of CH1 linked with that
of CH2. Sound inputs from CH1/CH2 will
be recorded as a set of sound such as stereo
sound. appears on the status check
screen.

b Notes

• This function is available when the CH1 and
CH2 switches are both set to AUTO and the
INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 switches are both set to
MIC or both set to LINE (p. 51).

x INPUT1 TRIM

You can adjust the input signal level from
INPUT 1.

-18dB, -12dB, -6dB, B0dB, +6dB,
+12dB

b Notes

• The setting is not effective when you set the
INPUT 1 switch to LINE.

x INPUT1 WIND

B OFF

Disables wind noise reduction.

ON

Enables wind noise reduction.

appears on the status check screen.

b Notes

• The setting is not effective when you set the
INPUT 1 switch to LINE.

x INPUT2 TRIM

x INPUT2 WIND

You can set INPUT 2 in the same way as
INPUT 1.

z Tips

• -48 dBu is set as 0dB in your camcorder.

• Set INPUT TRIM to [0dB] for the supplied
microphone.

• The INPUT TRIM function adjusts the input
level from an external microphone. When using
a highly sensitive microphone or recording loud
sound, set this to the minus side. When using a
less sensitive microphone or recording quiet
sound, set it to the plus side.

• Distortion when recording loud sound may
result at the input point, or at the recording
point. If it is distorted at the input point, adjust
the sound using the INPUT TRIM function. If it
is distorted at the recording point, lower the total
volume level manually.

• If you set INPUT TRIM too far to the minus
side, the microphone volume becomes too low,
resulting in a poor signal to noise ratio.

• Test the effect of [XLR SET] according to the
microphone used or the sound field of the
recording site before actual recording.

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(DISPLAY SET)

menu

Display settings (MARKER/DISPLAY OUTPUT, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

See page 80 for details on selecting
menu items.

Press the MENU button t select

(DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

HISTOGRAM

The histogram displays the luminance
distribution that shows how many pixels of
a particular brightness exist in the image.

B OFF

Does not display the histogram.

ON

Displays a histogram. A line appears at the
100% position, and the color of the zone
above the line changes.

Histogram

ON[ZEBRA POINT]

The histogram shows the point where the
zebra pattern appears. A line is displayed
at the brightness level set with [ZEBRA].

z Tips

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN
button (p. 61).

ZEBRA

You can display a zebra pattern as a guide
for adjusting brightness.

x ON/OFF

B OFF

Does not display the zebra pattern.

ON ( and the brightness level)

The zebra pattern is not recorded with the
image.

x LEVEL

You can select the brightness level.

B70 to 100 or 100+

z Tips

• The zebra pattern is a stripe pattern that appears
in areas of brightness equal to or exceeding the
brightness level you have set.

• You can assign [ON/OFF] to an ASSIGN button
(p. 61).

PEAKING

x ON/OFF

B OFF

Does not display the peaking.

ON ( )

You can display an image on the LCD
screen with its outlines enhanced. This
function helps you to adjust the focus.

x COLOR

You can select peaking color.

BWHITE, RED, YELLOW

x LEVEL

You can select a peaking sensitivity.

HIGH, BMIDDLE, LOW

b Notes

• The enhanced outlines will not be recorded on
the recording media.

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z Tips

• You can focus more easily using this function in
combination with the expanded focus function
(p. 40).

• You can assign [ON/OFF] to an ASSIGN button
(p. 61).

MARKER

x ON/OFF

B OFF

Does not display markers.

ON

Displays markers. Markers are not
recorded on the recording media.

x CENTER

B ON

Displays a marker at the center of the
LCD screen

OFF

Does not display a center maker.

x ASPECT

B OFF

Does not display the aspect ratio.

4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 15:9, 1.66:1, 1.85:1,

2.35:1

Displays markers at boundaries of display
area defined by the aspect ratio.

x SAFETY ZONE

B OFF

Does not display the safety zone.

80%, 90%

If you select either one, you can display
markers at boundaries of display area that
regular home TVs can display.

.

x GUIDEFRAME

B OFF

Does not display the guide frame.

ON

Displays the guide frame.
You can check the horizontal and vertical

aspect of a subject.

b Notes

• Only the time code is output to an external
device via external output jacks when
[MARKER] is set to [ON], even if [DISPLAY
OUTPUT] is set to [ALL OUTPUT].

• You cannot display markers during
[EXPANDED FOCUS].

• You can display markers only on the LCD
screen. You cannot display them on an external
device.

z 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.

• You can assign [ON/OFF] to an ASSIGN button
(p. 61).

EXPANDED FOCUS MAG

You can set the magnification of expanded
focus.

×4.0

×8.0

B ×4.0/×8.0

The setting changes in the order [×4.0] t
[×8.0] t [OFF] with each press of the
EXPANDED FOCUS button.

Using the Menu

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Press the MENU button t select (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

CAMERA DATA DISPLAY

OFF

Does not display the iris, gain, ISO

sensitivity and shutter speed settings

B ON

Constantly displays the iris, gain, ISO
sensitivity and shutter speed settings on the
LCD screen.

Iris value

z Tips

• The settings appear on the LCD screen during
the manual adjustment regardless of the settings
of this function.

• indicates that the settings are automatically
adjusted values.

• The displayed settings are different from the
settings that will be displayed when you press
the DATA CODE button (p. 68).

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN
button (p. 61).

Shutter speed value

Gain/ISO value

AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY

B ON

Displays the audio level meters on the
LCD screen

.

Audio level meters

OFF

Does not display the audio level meters.

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z Tips

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN
button (p. 61).

.

ZOOM DISPLAY

B BAR

Displays a bar that indicates the optical
zoom position.

NUMBER

Displays a number (0 through 99) that
indicates the optical zoom position.

FOCUS DISPLAY

B METER

Displays the focal length in meters.

FEET

Displays the focal length in feet.

SHUTTER DISPLAY

B SECOND

Displays the shutter display in seconds.

DEGREE

Displays the shutter display in degrees.

The shutter speed equal to the period that
your camcorder reads image data from the
image sensor is defined as 360 degrees. The
degree is calculated based on this definition
and displayed.

– With a frame rate of 60 selected in

[ REC FORMAT], when the shutter
speed is 1/60, the shutter angle is 360
degrees.

– With a frame rate of 30 selected in

[ REC FORMAT], when the shutter
speed is 1/30, the shutter angle is 360
degrees.

– With a frame rate of 24 selected in

[ REC FORMAT], when the shutter
speed is 1/24, the shutter angle is 360
degrees.

– With a frame rate of 50 selected in

[ REC FORMAT], when the shutter
speed is 1/50, the shutter angle is 360
degrees.

– With a frame rate of 25 selected in

[ REC FORMAT], when the shutter
speed is 1/25, the shutter angle is 360

degrees.
See page 44 for details on [ REC
FORMAT] setting.

b Notes

• When pressing the DATA CODE button, s hutter

speed is displayed in seconds regardless of this

setting.

z Tips

• If the shutter speed is more than 360 degrees, it

is displayed as an integral multiple of

360 degrees (360° × 2, etc.).

LCD BRIGHT

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen. Changes in the LCD brightness are
not affect the brightness of recording
images.

B NORMAL

BRIGHT

DISPLAY OUTPUT

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

B LCD PANEL

Outputs the information to the LCD
screen.

ALL OUTPUT

Outputs information to the HDMI OUT,
COMPONENT OUT and VIDEO OUT
jacks, and the LCD screen. Zebra, peaking
and the frame on the face are also output.

b Notes

• Only the time code, zebra, peaking and the
frame on the face are output when [MARKER]
is set to [ON] and a marker is displayed on the
LCD screen.

Using the Menu

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(TC/UB SET) menu

Time code settings (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC FORMAT, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

See page 80 for details on selecting
menu items.

Press the MENU button t select
(TC/UB SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial.

TC PRESET

See page 60.

UB PRESET

See page 60.

TC FORMAT

You can select the time code recording
method when [60i/50i SEL] is set to [60i].
This setting is fixed to [NDF] when [50i] is
set.

B DF

Records the time code in drop frame.

NDF

Records the time code in non-drop frame.

b Notes

• This setting is fixed to [NDF] when recording in
1080/24p, even if [60i/50i SEL] is set to

[60i].

z Tips

Drop frame
Time code is based on 30 frames per second;

however, gaps in the actual time occur during
extended periods of recording as the actual frame
frequency of NTSC image signal is 29.97 frames
per second. Drop frame corrects this gap to make
time code and actual time equal. In drop frame,
the first 2 frame numbers are removed every
minute except in every tenth minute. Time code
without this correction is called non-drop frame.

TC RUN

You can select how the time code advances.

B REC RUN

Advances the time code only during
recording.

Select this setting to record the time code
sequentially from the last time code of the
previous recording.

FREE RUN

Advances the time code regardless of
operation of your camcorder.

b Notes

• Even if the time code advances in the [REC
RUN] mode, the time code may not be recorded
sequentially in the following cases:

– When the recording format is changed.
– When the images are recorded on the memory

card and the flash memory unit
simultaneously.

– When the recording media is removed.

TC MAKE

B 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].

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UB TIME REC

B OFF

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

ON

Saves the actual time in the user bit code.

b Notes

• The last 2 digits are fixed to 00 when it is set to
[ON].

(OTHERS) menu

Settings while recording or other basic settings (AREA SET/GPS SETTING/BEEP, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

See page 80 for details on selecting
menu items.

Press the MENU button t select

(OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH

EXEC dial.

CAMERA PROFILE

You can save up to 99 camera profile
settings in a memory card for easy recall at
any time.
In addition, if you should require multiple
camcorders with the same settings, you can
load the desired settings to all cameras via
the memory card.

b Notes

• A camera profile of a different [60i/50i SEL]
setting is not compatible.

• The file may not be shown properly if the file
name is changed on the computer, or the power
turned off during generation.

• Formatting the memory card also deletes saved
camera profiles.

z Tips

• Items that can be saved include setting values
for menus, picture profiles, buttons, etc. You
can save these setting values all together in the
camera profile.

x LOAD

Load the camera profile, and execute the
settings.

1 Select the camera profile to be loaded

with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

2 Select [YES] on the confirmation

screen.
The camcorder restarts, and the loaded
camera profile becomes effective.

Using the Menu

Continued ,

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Press the MENU button t select (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

b Notes

• A camera profile saved on a camcorder with
different model name, or edited on a computer
cannot be loaded.

x SAVE

You can save the camera profile.
1 Select [NEW FILE] or an existing

profile name with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial.

2 Select [YES] on the confirmation

screen.
The camera profile is saved.

z Tips

• When you select [NEW FILE], the profile is
named [01] (when saving for the first time).

• If you select an existing camera profile, the
current setting values are overwritten.

• You cannot use a computer to edit saved
settings.

x DELETE

You can delete the saved camera profile.
1 Select the camera profile to be deleted

with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

2 Select [YES] on the confirmation

screen.

ASSIGN BUTTON

See page 61.

SUMMERTIME

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

B OFF

Does not set the summertime.

ON

Sets the summertime.

LANGUAGE

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

z Tips

• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) in case that you cannot find
your native tongue among the options.

GPS SETTING

See page 59.

GPS INFORMATION

The camcorder displays the triangulating
information.

Satellite icons

CLOCK SET

See page 27.

AREA SET

You can adjust a time difference without
stopping the clock. When you use your
camcorder abroad, you can adjust the clock
to the local time.

100

Triangulating
gauge

Information for the
location that was
previously obtained.