Sony NEX-FS700E, NEX-FS700U, NEX-FS700EK, NEX-FS700UK, NEX-FS700 Operating Guide
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4-424-111-11(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-FS700U/FS700UK/FS700E/FS700EK/FS700/FS700K
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
b Notes
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or
waterproof. See “About handling of your
camcorder” (p. 126).
• 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 your camcorder in accordance with country/
region regulations.
LCD screen
Large LCD
viewfinder
On the LCD screen and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology, so
over 99.99% of the pixels are operational
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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.
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. 117).
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. 45).
– Images on the LCD screen look horizontally
divided when a subject is continuously lit
with a flash. The effect of this phenomenon
may be reduced by using a slower shutter
speed. Also, you may try using the “Content
Management Utility” software on the
supplied CD-ROM to repair the image.
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 a computer, see page 107. 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 “Help” on the supplied CD-ROM
“Content Management Utility.”
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. 80).
About the operation of the camcorder
You can operate the camcorder using the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 28, 82), V/v/B/
b/EXEC buttons (p. 82), and the touch
panel. However, you cannot use the touch
panel to make some settings such as the
MENU items.
About this manual
• Operations in the manual are described
using the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens
supplied with the NEX-FS700UK/
FS700EK/FS700K. 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. 29).
• Design and specifications of recording
media and other accessories are subject to
change without notice.
About the location of the nameplate
The nameplate is located on left side of the
unit (circled below).
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Identifying parts and controls
Body
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.
A ASSIGN 1/2*/3/4/5*/6 button (64)
B GAIN/ISO button (44)
C WHT BAL button* (47)
D S&Q button (49)
E Gain/ISO switch (44)
F White balance memory switch (47)
G (one push) button (47)
H SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (28, 82)
I SHUTTER SPEED button (45)
J AUTO/MANUAL switch (43)
K DISPLAY button (70)
L MENU button** (28, 82)
M STATUS CHECK button (71)
N PICTURE PROFILE button* (56)
* ASSIGN 2 button, ASSIGN 5 button,
PICTURE PROFILE button, and WHT BAL
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 Front recording lamp (102)
The recording lamp flashes if the remaining
capacity of recording media or battery is low.
B Expansion receptacles
For 1/4-20UNC screws (shorter than 5.5 mm)
C Accessory shoe receptacles
D Accessory shoe (25)
E Tape measure hook (38)
F Image sensor position index (38)
G IRIS PUSH AUTO button (43)
H Iris ring (43)
I ND FILTER switch (46)
J IRIS button (43)
K FOCUS switch (37)
L FOCUS HOLD/PUSH AUTO button
(38)
M HOLD switch (63)
N Hook for cable stopper/shoulder strap
O BATT RELEASE button (20)
P Access lamp
Q Memory card slot (31)
R Battery pack (19)
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S Tripod receptacles
For 1/4-20UNC screws
For attaching a tripod with a screw shorter
than 5.5 mm (sold separately).
A Hook for cable stopper/shoulder strap
B Cable clamp
C Flash memory unit RELEASE lever
(32)
D Flash memory unit mount (32)
E Flash memory unit jack
F Grip respectable (27)
G Lens release button (22)
H PHOTO button (33)
I START/STOP button (33)
J MODE button (33)
K Lens mount (21)
L Image sensor
M Lens contacts
Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts.
N Lens lock pin
To attach a cable stopper (supplied)
Attach a cable stopper (supplied) to the
hooks for cable stopper/shoulder strap.
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)
A LCD screen/touch panel (29)
B REMOTE jack
The REMOTE jack is used for controlling
playback, etc. on the video device and
peripherals connected to it.
C i (headphones) jack
For connecting stereo mini-jack headphones.
D HEADPHONE MONITOR switch (55)
E Rear recording lamp (102)
The recording lamp flashes if the remaining
capacity of recording media or battery is low.
F Remote sensor (103)
G 3G/HD/SD SDI OUT jack (72)
H HDMI OUT jack (72)
I COMPONENT OUT jack (72)
J VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT jacks (72,
106)
K INPUT 2 jack (26)
L LCD HOLD dial (29)
M INPUT 1 jack
N (USB) jack (104, 107)
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O DC IN jack (20)
A INPUT 1 switch (53)
B CH1 (INPUT 1/INPUT 2) switch (53)
C CH1 (AUTO/MAN) switch (53)
D AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (53)
E INPUT 2 switch (53)
F CH2 (INPUT 1/INPUT 2) switch (53)
G CH2 (AUTO/MAN) switch (53)
H AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial (53)
I Playback control buttons (STOP/
PAUSE/PREV/PLAY*/NEXT/SCAN/
SLOW) (66)
J V/v/B/b/EXEC buttons (82)
K POWER switch (28)
L START/STOP button (33)
M RESET button
If you press the RESET button, all settings
including the clock setting (except the picture
profile settings) return to the default.
N DATA CODE button (70)
O TC/U-BIT button
Switches between time code and user bit to
display on the LCD screen.
P DISPLAY button (70)
Q VISUAL INDEX button (66)
R MENU button (28, 82)
S VOLUME buttons* (66)
* VOLUME+ button, and PLAY button have
raised tactile dots for your convenience in
locating the buttons.
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)
Lens (supplied with NEX-FS700UK/FS700EK/FS700K)
A Front lens cap
B Zoom lock switch
C Rear lens cap
D Zooming ring (36)
E Hood index
F Focusing ring (37)
G Mounting index (21)
H Focal-length scale
I Focal-length index
J Lens contacts
Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts.
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Wireless Remote Commander
Remove the insulation sheet before using
the Wireless Remote Commander.
Insulation sheet
b Notes
• Aim the Wireless Remote Commander towards
the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.
• Point the remote sensor away from strong light
sources such as direct sunlight or overhead
lighting. Otherwise, the Wireless Remote
Commander may not function properly.
• When you are operating with the Wireless
Remote Commander supplied with your
camcorder, your video device may also operate.
In that case, select a commander mode other
than DVD2 for your video device, or cover the
sensor of your video device with black paper.
To change the battery of the Wireless
Remote Commander
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery
case.
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing
up.
3 Insert the battery case back into the
Wireless Remote Commander until it
clicks.
A DATA CODE button (70)
B TC RESET button (62)
C SCAN/SLOW buttons (66)
D . > (PREV/NEXT) buttons (66)
E PLAY button (66)
F STOP button (66)
G DISPLAY button (70)
H Transmitter
I START/STOP button (33)
J Power zoom buttons
You cannot use this button with this
camcorder.
K PAUSE button (66)
L MODE button
M b/B/v/V/ENTER buttons
Tab
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in
fire.
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Wireless Remote
Commander may shorten, or the Wireless
Remote Commander may not function properly.
In this case, replace the battery with a Sony
CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery
may present a risk of fire or explosion.
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Screen indicators
Center
Upper left
Bottom
Upper right
Upper left
Indicator Meaning
100% Remaining battery
/SET (43),
REC FORMAT (42)
WIDE REC (92)
Image size
Center
Indicator Meaning
z AE/AF lock
Vibration warning
Recording media
REC STBY Recording status (33)
E Warning (117)
N Playback indicator (66)
Upper right
Indicator Meaning
0min Estimated remaining
00:00:00:00 Time code
recording time
Recording/playback
media
(hour:minute:second:
frame)
Movie still image
capture display
Indicator Meaning
>9999 Number of recordable
still images
Bottom
Indicator Meaning
1/64ND
1/16ND
1/4ND
ISO800 ISO
STEADYSHOT (90)
9 Manual focus (37)
~ Picture profile (56)
F3.5 Iris (43)
9dB Gain (44)
100 180° Shutter speed (45)
-2.0EV AE SHIFT (89)
n A BWhite balance (47)
z Tips
• Indicators may look different or appear at
different positions.
ND filter
Face detection [ON]
PEAKING (96)
ZEBRA (96)
Manual volume control
(55)
AUDIO FORMAT
(94)
Auto setting (97)
HISTOGRAM (95)
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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. 70).
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Table of Contents
Read this first ........................................................................................... 2
Identifying parts and controls ................................................................... 5
Screen indicators ...................................................................................12
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................17
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ......................................................... 19
Step 3: Attaching the lens ......................................................................21
Step 4: Attaching the handle, microphone and grip ............................... 25
Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time .......... 28
Step 6: Adjusting the LCD screen ..........................................................29
Step 7: Preparing the recording media .................................................. 31
Recording
Body ...................................................................................................... 5
Lens (supplied with NEX-FS700UK/FS700EK/FS700K) ...................... 10
Wireless Remote Commander............................................................. 11
Changing the language setting........................................................... 29
Setting [60i/50i SEL] ............................................................................ 29
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Recording ............................................................................................... 33
Recording movies ...............................................................................33
Recording still images.........................................................................35
Zooming .............................................................................................. 36
Adjusting the focus .................................................................................37
Using automatic focus/fixed focus temporarily
(Push auto focus/Focus hold).............................................................. 38
Using the expanded focus (Expanded focus) .................................... 38
Focusing by touching the LCD screen (Spot focus)...........................39
Focusing on a detected face (Face detection)................................... 39
Using focus transition..........................................................................40
Changing the recording setting/image size ............................................42
Selecting the recording format for high definition image
quality (HD) ......................................................................................... 42
Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition
image quality (SD) ............................................................................... 43
Selecting the image size for still images.............................................43
Adjusting the brightness ......................................................................... 43
Adjusting the iris .................................................................................. 43
Adjusting the gain/ISO sensitivity........................................................ 44
Adjusting the shutter speed ................................................................ 45
To adjust the amount of light (ND filter)............................................... 46
Adjusting the color tone ..........................................................................47
Adjusting the white balance................................................................ 47
Adjusting the black balance ............................................................... 48
Slow & Quick Motion recording ..............................................................49
Recording with the Slow & Quick Motion function .............................. 49
To record with the Super Slow Motion function .................................. 50
Audio setup ............................................................................................53
Recording sound via the supplied microphone.................................. 54
Recording sound from an external audio device................................ 54
Adjusting the volume .......................................................................... 55
Setting the headphone sound............................................................. 55
Useful functions ......................................................................................56
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) ................................. 56
Setting time data ................................................................................. 62
Preventing accidental operation (HOLD switch)................................. 63
Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (Last Scene Review)... 63
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................64
Playback
Table of Contents
Playback .................................................................................................66
Playing back movies ........................................................................... 66
Playing back still images .................................................................... 69
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................70
Changing the screen display.............................................................. 70
Displaying recording data (Data code) .............................................. 70
Checking the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ................... 71
Connecting a monitor or a TV ................................................................72
Editing
Protecting recorded movies and still images (Protect) ...........................75
Dividing a movie .....................................................................................76
Deleting movies and still images ............................................................77
Copying movies and still images ............................................................78
Capturing still images from a movie .......................................................79
Formatting the recording media .............................................................80
Preventing data on recording media from being recovered ...................80
Repairing the image database file ..........................................................81
Using the Menu
Operating the menu ................................................................................82
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Table of Contents (Continued)
Menu items ............................................................................................84
(CAMERA SET) menu .................................................................... 88
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions
(GAIN SET/ STEADYSHOT, etc.)
(REC/OUT SET) menu ...................................................................92
Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT)
(AUDIO SET) menu ...........................................................................94
Settings for the audio recording ( AUDIO FORMAT/XLR SET, etc.)
(DISPLAY SET) menu ..................................................................... 95
Display settings (MARKER/DISPLAY OUTPUT, etc.)
(TC/UB SET) menu ......................................................................... 99
Time code settings (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC FORMAT, etc.)
(OTHERS) menu ............................................................................ 101
Settings while recording or other basic settings (AREA SET/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
Saving images with a computer ...........................................................107
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................109
Warning indicators and messages ....................................................... 117
Additional Information
Recording time of movies and the number of recordable photos ........119
Using your camcorder abroad .............................................................. 121
File/folder structure on the memory card and the flash memory unit ... 122
Maintenance and precautions ..............................................................123
Specifications .......................................................................................129
Index ....................................................................................................134
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About the AVCHD format .................................................................. 123
About the memory card..................................................................... 123
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.............................................. 124
About handling of your camcorder ................................................... 126
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.
AC Adaptor (AC-PW10) (1) (p. 20)
Charger (AC-VL1) (1) (p. 19)
Power cord (mains lead) (2) (p. 19)
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F770) (1)
(p. 19, 124)
Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-845)
(1) (p. 11)
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 72, 106)
USB cable (1) (p. 104, 107)
USB Adaptor Cable (1) (p. 104)
Large LCD viewfinder (1) (p. 30)
Large eyecup (1) (p. 30)
Wind Screen (1), Microphone (ECM-XM1)
(1) (p. 26)
Grip (1) (p. 27)
Getting Started
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Component video cable (1) (p. 72)
Flash memory unit jack cover (1) (p. 32)
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Step 1: Checking supplied items (Continued)
Body cap (attached to the camcorder) (1)
(p. 21)
Cable stopper (1) (p. 7)
Handle (1) (attached to the camcorder)
(p. 25)
Microphone holder (1) (p. 26)
CD-ROM “Content Management Utility” (1)
CD-ROM “Manuals for Interchangeable
Lens Digital HD Video Camera Recorder”
(1)
Operating Guide (2)
Only for NEX-FS700UK/FS700EK/
FS700K
Zoom lens (E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS)
(1) (p. 21)
Lens hood (1) (p. 23)
Front lens cap (1), rear lens cap (1)
(attached to the lens) (p. 21)
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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)
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
Charge lamp
Mode switch
Charger
1 Set the mode switch to CHARGE.
2 Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the Charger and the wall
outlet (wall socket).
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 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. 71).
Getting Started
3 Place the battery pack in the slot
of the 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)
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. 125).
Charging time
Approximate time (minute) required when
you charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack
NP-F770 250 310
NP-F970 365 425
b Notes
• The supplied battery pack is NP-F770.
• You cannot use the NP-F570 battery pack with
your camcorder.
Normal charge
time
Full charge time
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF.
• The Battery Info (p. 71) 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 supplied AC Adaptor, you can
use the camcorder on AC power (house
current), without worrying about running
out of power.
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power
cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your
camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
DC IN jack
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
Power cord (mains
lead)
b Notes
• You cannot use the connecting cord DK-415,
DK-215 with your camcorder.
DC plug
AC
Adaptor
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.
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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-FS700UK/FS700EK/
FS700K.
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.
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.
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 and ND filter.
• There may be a gap between the lens and the
lens mount, depending on the lens attached.
This is normal.
z Tips
• When you have changed the lens, it is
recommended to adjust the black balance (p. 48)
before recording. When you adjust the black
balance, make sure that the front lens cap is
attached.
Getting Started
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Step 3: Attaching the lens (Continued)
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.
Align the marks.
Before you attach caps, remove dust
from them.
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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.
When storing the lens, fit the lens hood
onto 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.
Getting Started
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
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Step 3: Attaching the lens (Continued)
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. 53).
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• 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
b Notes
• AF area is not displayed during Super Slow
Motion recording.
Step 4: Attaching the handle, microphone and grip
Attaching the handle
The handle is attached to the camcorder at
the factory.
1 Slide the handle into the
accessory shoe in the direction of
the arrow.
2 While pressing the screw down,
turn it clockwise to fasten the
handle.
Removing the handle
Remove the handle using the reversed
procedure for attaching.
z Tips
• The screw holes of the handle are for 1/420UNC screws (22 mm in length).
To attach an accessory without using
the handle
Remove the handle, and fully insert the
accessory shoe plate (p. 26) in the direction
of the arrow.
Accessory shoe plate
Accessory shoe
Getting Started
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Step 4: Attaching the handle, microphone and grip (Continued)
Attaching the microphone
Attach the microphone holder to the handle.
1 Attach the microphone holder D
to the accessory shoe E of the
handle, then secure with the
screw of the microphone holder.
2 Attach the wind screen C to the
supplied microphone B.
3 Place the microphone B in the
microphone holder D with the
model name facing upward, close
the cover, and shut the clamp.
4 Connect the plug of the
microphone to the INPUT 2 jack
F.
Put the microphone cable into the cable
clamp A.
If the light to the lens is blocked
Certain types of microphone may block the
light to the lens. If this happens, change the
position of the accessory shoe and the
microphone holder.
1 Lift the edge of the accessory shoe plate
at the front of the handle 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 Remove the 4 screws from the
accessory shoe at the front of the
handle.
3 Place the accessory shoe so its
protrusions align with the recesses of
the accessory shoe mount at the back of
the handle, then fix it to the mount with
the 4 screws.
4 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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5 Attach the microphone holder to the
accessory shoe that has been moved to
the back of the handle.
Attaching the grip
You can rotate the grip to suit shooting
angles.
1 Align the metal edge of the
camcorder body 1 and the metal
edge of the grip. Choose the grip
angle, and fasten the grip
securely by pushing and turning
the knob 2 clockwise.
Grip buttons
The grip has the following buttons.
Getting Started
A IRIS PUSH AUTO button (p. 43)
B Zoom lever (This is for future function
enhancement, and not available at time
of purchase.)
C PHOTO button (p. 33)
D EXPANDED FOCUS button (p. 38)
E START/STOP button (p. 33)
When changing the grip angle
Unfasten the knob, adjust the angle, then
tighten the knob.
2 Connect the cable to the REMOTE
jack.
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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.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF.
b Notes
• If warning messages appear on the LCD screen,
follow the instructions.
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. 128).
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SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial
When you set the date and time again, press
the MENU button, and select
(OTHERS) t [CLOCK SET].
MENU button
1 Select your area by turning the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
Step 6: Adjusting the LCD screen
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. 70).
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. 102).
Using the LCD screen
The LCD panel is placed above the
centerline of the lens, on the same angle as
the lens views the subject, so the subject
will be captured as you see it.
The LCD screen can be rotated right or left,
allowing a person other than the camera
operator to see the image.
150 degrees
90 degrees
180
degrees
To set and hold the LCD screen angle
Turn the LCD HOLD dial, and set.
Turn the LCD HOLD dial in the opposite
direction to loosen when you change the
angle.
Getting Started
Setting [60i/50i SEL]
In the default setting, [60i/50i SEL] is set as
follows:
NEX-FS700U/FS700UK: [60i]
NEX-FS700E/FS700EK/FS700/FS700K:
[50i]
To change the setting, press the MENU
button and select (OTHERS) t [60i/
50i SEL] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
(p. 103).
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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.
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