Sony PXW-FS5, PXW-FS5K Operating Guide

Solid-State Memory

Camcorder

Operating Guide

4-581-849-11 (1)

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Recording

Playback

Editing

Using the Menu

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

PXW-FS5/FS5K

Read this first

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

Precautions when using the camcorder

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

Lens	LCD screen

Microphone (sold separately) or Microphone holder

b Notes

•The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See “About handling of your camcorder” (p. 161).

•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.

On the LCD screen

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

•The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny 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. 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. 149).

On recording

•When the memory card access lamp is lit or flashing in red, your camcorder is reading or writing data. Do not apply any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder. Do not turn the power off, and do not remove the memory cards, battery pack, or the AC Adaptor. The image data may be destroyed.

•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. 49).

–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 software to repair the image.

Save all your recorded image data

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

To handle the recorded images on your computer

• Download the “Catalyst Browse” software.

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

•If you continue recording and deleting images on memory cards for a long time, the files on that memory card may become fragmented. As a result, you may not be able to record and save images properly. If this happens, save the images on a separate recordable media, such as a disc or computer, then format the memory card. See “Formatting a memory card” (p. 110).

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Read this first (continued)

About the operation of the camcorder

•The operation of the camcorder is controlled using the SEL/SET dial (p. 6, 113) or the multiselector on the grip (p. 9).

About this manual

•Operations in this manual are described using the “SELP18105G” lens. When the operation differs depending on the lens used, you will find the relevant information in “Notes” or “Tips.”

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

•The images of the LCD screen used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera.

•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. 138).

•Design and specifications of memory cards and other accessories are subject to change without notice.

Identifying parts and controls

Body

The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.

AAccessory shoe (with cold shoe attached)

For details about attachment, see page 25.

BXLR handle (attached)

For details about attachment, see page 24.

CCable clamper

DTape measure hook (p. 43)

ELCD screen connection jack (p. 27)

FShoulder strap attachment point

GImage sensor position index (p. 43)

HREMOTE jack (p. 29)

IINPUT 1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch (p. 62)

JHandle record button (p. 38)

The handle record button is disabled when set to the HOLD position.

KHandle zoom lever (p. 41)

LMulti-interface shoe (p. 62)

MInternal microphone (p. 61)

NMicrophone holder

OINPUT 2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch (p. 62)

PINPUT 2 jack (p. 61)

QCable clamper

RCable clamper

SRecording lamp (front) (p. 38) The recording lamp flashes if the

remaining capacity of the memory card or battery is low.

TMounting index point (p. 21)

ULens contacts

b Note

• Do not touch directly with your hands.

VWB SET button (p. 53)

WLens lock pin

XLens release button (p. 21)

YGrip attachment point (p. 29)

ZGrip release button (p. 30)

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Identifying parts and controls (continued)

AFULL AUTO button (p. 81)

BHOLD switch (p. 91)

CSTART/STOP button (p. 38)

DND FILTER dial (p. 51)

EPRESET/VARIABLE switch (p. 51)

FASSIGN3/STATUS button (p. 97)

GND/IRIS switch (p. 48, 51) — ND/IRIS dial (p. 51)

HIRIS — PUSH AUTO button (p. 48)

ISHUTTER button (p. 49)

JISO/GAIN button — L/M/H switch (p. 49)

KWHT BAL button — B/A/PRESET switch (p. 52)

LDISPLAY button (p. 96)

MTHUMBNAIL button (p. 93)

NMENU button — SEL/SET dial (p. 113)

OSLOT SEL button (p. 37)

A /1 (ON/STANDBY) switch (p. 31)

BShoulder strap attachment point

CRecording lamp (rear) (p. 38) The recording lamp flashes if the

remaining capacity of the memory card or battery is low.

DRemote control sensor

EASSIGN1/S&Q button (p. 56)

FASSIGN2/P PROFILE button (p. 81)

GAUTO/MAN (CH-1) switch (p. 63)

HAUDIO LEVEL (CH-1) dial (p. 63)

IAUDIO LEVEL (CH-2) dial (p. 63)

JAUTO/MAN (CH-2) switch (p. 63)

KFOCUS (AUTO/MAN) switch — PUSH AUTO button (p. 43)

Li (headphones) jack

MDC IN jack

NTripod receptacles (1/4 inch, 3/8 inch) Supports 1/4-20UNC and 3/8-16UNC screws.

For mounting on a tripod with screw length 5.5 mm or shorter (sold separately).

The tripod may not be able to mount in some orientations, depending on the tripod specifications.

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Identifying parts and controls (continued)

ADiopter adjustment dial (p. 33)

BViewfinder (p. 33)

CEye sensor

DBATT RELEASE button (p. 19)

EMemory card slot B (p. 37)

FMemory card access lamp (p. 3)

GMemory card slot A (p. 37)

HMemory card access lamp (p. 3)

IMulti/micro USB jack (p. 98)

JBattery pack (p. 19)

KSDI OUT jack (p. 98)

LHDMI OUT jack (p. 98)

MWired LAN port (p. 75)

NINPUT 1 jack (p. 61)

z Tip

•Although a GPS mark is displayed on the handle, GPS is a function that is planned for a future firmware update.

LCD screen

The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.

For details about attaching the LCD screen, see page 27.

ALCD ON/OFF switch (p. 32)

BMIRROR switch (p. 92)

CLCD screen mounting clamp

Lens (PXW-FS5K only)

For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the lens.

Grip

The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.

For details about attaching the grip, see page 29.

AGrip zoom lever (p. 41)

BASSIGN4/FOCUS MAG button (p. 44)

CASSIGN dial (p. 63)

DASSIGN6 button (p. 63)

EGrip rotate lever (p. 34)

FSTART/STOP button (p. 38)

GMulti-selector (p. 54)

HASSIGN5/Fn button (p. 54)

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Identifying parts and controls (continued)

IGrip belt attachment point

The grip belt is attached at the time of purchase.

Wireless Remote Commander

The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.

Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander.

Insulation sheet

LMODE button (p. 93)

M b/B/v/V/ENTER buttons

b Notes

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

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

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

ADATA CODE button (p. 96)

BTC RESET button (p. 90)

CSCAN/SLOW buttons (p. 93)

D. > (PREV/NEXT) buttons (p. 93)

EPLAY button (p. 93)

FSTOP button (p. 93)

GDISPLAY button (p. 96)

HTransmitter

ISTART/STOP button (p. 38)

JZoom buttons (p. 41)

KPAUSE button (p. 93)

To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander

1While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case.

2Place a new battery with the + side facing up.

3Insert the battery case back into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks.

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.

Screen indicators

The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.

	Center
Upper left	Upper right

Bottom

Upper left

Indicator		Meaning
100%		Remaining battery

		REC FORMAT (p. 46)
		REC FORMAT (p. 46)





		SIMUL/RELAY REC
		(p. 39, 40)

		Optical zoom (BAR)
		Optical zoom (BAR)
Zxx		(p. 133)
		Optical zoom (NUMBER)

	× xx	Clear Image Zoom
		(p. 124)

		PROXY REC MODE
		[ON] (p. 47)

Center

Indicator		Meaning
		Memory card (p. 36)

REC STBY		Recording status (p. 38)

E		Warning (p. 149)

NPlayback indicator (p. 93)

Processing

Relay recording (p. 39)

SDI/HDMI REC

CONTROL (p. 128)

Upper right

Indicator

Meaning

0min

Estimated remaining

recording time (p. 151)

Recording/playback

media (p. 36)

00:00:00:00

Time code

(hour:minute:second:

frame) (p. 135)

Bottom

Indicator

Meaning

Face detection [ON]

(p. 45)

PEAKING (p. 131)

ZEBRA (p. 131)

NFC active (p. 66)

AIRPLANE MODE

(p. 74)

CENTER SCAN (p. 123)

Gamma display assist

(p. 89)

STEADYSHOT

(p. 124)

–2.0EV

AE SHIFT (p. 123)

Manual focus (p. 42)

Picture profile (p. 81)

Multi-interface shoe

video light (p. 125)

ND filter (p. 51)

F5.6

Iris (p. 48)

ISO800

ISO sensitivity (p. 49)

9dB

Gain (p. 49)

100 180°

Shutter speed (p. 49)

AVCHD AUDIO

FORMAT (p. 128)

Auto setting (p. 48)

White balance (p. 52)

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Screen indicators (continued)

Indicator Meaning

HISTOGRAM (p. 131)

AUDIO LEVEL

DISPLAY (p. 133)

Manual volume adjustment (p. 63)

z Tip

•Indicators may look different or appear at different positions.

Data code during recording

For AVCHD, the recording date, time, and shooting conditions are recorded automatically.

They are not displayed while recording. However, you can check them by selecting the data to display using (DISPLAY SET) t [DATA CODE] (p. 134) or by pressing an ASSIGN button assigned with the DATA CODE function.

Table of Contents
Read this first ...........................................................................................	2
Identifying parts and controls ...................................................................	5
Body .....................................................................................................	5
LCD screen ..........................................................................................	9
Lens (PXW-FS5K only) .........................................................................	9
Grip ......................................................................................................	9
Wireless Remote Commander ...........................................................	10
Screen indicators ....................................................................................	11
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................	17
Step 2: Using a battery pack or AC adaptor ...........................................	19
Step 3: Attaching the lens ......................................................................	21
Step 4: Attaching the handle, accessory shoe, microphone, LCD screen,
and grip .........................................................................................	24
Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time ..........	31
Step 6: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder ..................................	32
Step 7: Adjusting the angle of the grip ...................................................	34
Step 8: Inserting a memory card ............................................................	36

Contents of Table

Recording
Recording ...............................................................................................	38
Recording ..........................................................................................	38
Continuous recording on the memory cards (Relay Rec) ..................	39
Recording movies using both memory card A and B (Simul Rec) ....	40
Changing the setting of the START/STOP button and handle record
button .................................................................................................	40
Adjusting the zoom ............................................................................	41
Adjusting the focus .................................................................................	42
Using automatic focus/fixed focus temporarily (push auto focus/
focus hold) .........................................................................................	43
Using the focus magnifier ..................................................................	44
Focusing on a detected face (Face detection) ..................................	45
Changing the recording setting/image size ............................................	46
Selecting the file format and recording format ...................................	46
Proxy recording ..................................................................................	47
Adjusting the brightness .........................................................................	48
Adjusting the iris ................................................................................	48
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity/gain ......................................................	49
Adjusting the shutter speed ...............................................................	49
To adjust the amount of light (ND filter) .............................................	51
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Table of Contents (continued)
Adjusting the color tone .........................................................................	52
Adjusting the white balance ...............................................................	52
Adjusting the black balance ...............................................................	53
Using Direct Menu .................................................................................	54
Slow & Quick Motion /Super Slow Motion recording ..............................	56
Slow & Quick Motion recording ..........................................................	56
Recording in Super Slow Motion ........................................................	58
Audio setup ............................................................................................	61
Recording sound from the internal microphone .................................	61
Recording sound from an external audio device ...............................	62
Recording with a Multi-Interface Shoe-compatible microphone
(sold separately) .................................................................................	62
Adjusting the audio recording level ...................................................	63
Assigning functions to the ASSIGN buttons/dial ....................................	63
Using the Wi-Fi function .........................................................................	65
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function of the camcorder ................	65
Downloading “Content Browser Mobile” ............................................	66
Connecting the camcorder to an Android smartphone equipped with
the NFC function using One-touch connection ..................................	66
Using a smartphone as a camcorder remote control ........................	67
Connecting without using the NFC function (Android) .......................	68
Connecting without using the NFC function (iPhone/iPad) ................	69
Using network functions .........................................................................	70
Configuring a wireless LAN ................................................................	70
Using airplane mode ..........................................................................	74
Configuring a wired LAN ....................................................................	75
Using the streaming function (STREAMING) .....................................	75
Using the FTP transfer function ..........................................................	77
Importing a root certificate .................................................................	79
Resetting network settings .................................................................	80
Useful functions .....................................................................................	81
Selecting suitable settings automatically (full auto mode setting) .....	81
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) ................................	81
Using the gamma display assist function ..........................................	89
Setting time data ................................................................................	90
Preventing accidental operation (HOLD switch) ................................	91
Reviewing the most recently recorded scene
(Last Scene Review) ...........................................................................	91
Inverting the LCD screen display .......................................................	92

Playback
Playback .................................................................................................	93
Playback ............................................................................................	93
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................	96
Changing the screen display .............................................................	96
Displaying recording data (Data code) .............................................	96
Checking the camcorder settings (Status check) ..............................	97
Connecting to a monitor or a TV ............................................................	98
Selecting jacks for external output .....................................................	99
Output signal formats .........................................................................	99
Editing
Protecting recorded movies (Protect) ...................................................	108
Dividing a movie ...................................................................................	108
Deleting movies ....................................................................................	109
Formatting a memory card ...................................................................	110
Preventing data on a memory card from being recovered ...................	111
Repairing the image database file ........................................................	112
Using the Menu
Operating the menu ..............................................................................	113
Menu items ...........................................................................................	115
(CAMERA/PAINT) menu ...............................................................	121
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions
(GAIN SET/ STEADYSHOT, etc.)
(REC/OUT SET) menu ...................................................................	126
Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT)

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

128

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

(DISPLAY SET) menu ....................................................................	131
Display settings (MARKER/DISPLAY OUTPUT, etc.)
(TC/UB SET) menu ........................................................................	135
Time code settings (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC FORMAT, etc.)

(NETWORK SET) menu .................................................................

137

Settings for the Wi-Fi function (CTRL W/SMARTPHONE, etc.)

(SYSTEM) menu ............................................................................

137

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

Contents of Table

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Table of Contents (continued)
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................	141
Warning indicators and messages .......................................................	149
Additional Information
Recording time .....................................................................................	151
Function limitations when recording .....................................................	153
Recording format limitations .............................................................	153
Slow & Quick Motion and Super Slow Motion limitations .................	154
Proxy recording supported formats ......................................................	155
Streaming supported formats ...............................................................	156
Using your camcorder abroad ..............................................................	157
File/folder structure on the memory card .............................................	158
Maintenance and precautions ..............................................................	159
About the XAVC format ....................................................................	159
About the AVCHD format .................................................................	159
About memory cards ........................................................................	159
About the battery pack .....................................................................	160
About handling of your camcorder ..................................................	161
Specifications .......................................................................................	164
Index ....................................................................................................	167

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. If, for any reason, there is something missing, contact your Sony dealer.

The number in brackets indicates the number of items supplied.

AC Adaptor (AC-UES1230) (p. 20)

Power cord (mains lead) [2] (p. 20)

IS1293 power cord for India.

Not supplied in some countries. [2]

Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-845) (p. 10)

Accessory shoe kit (Accessory shoe, Accessory shoe plate, screws [4]) (p. 25)

XLR handle (p. 24)

LCD screen (p. 27)

LCD screen protective sheet (p. 27)

Rechargeable battery pack (BP-U30)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Large eyecup (p. 34)

Battery charger (BC-U1)

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Step 1: Checking supplied items (continued)

USB cable

Grip (p. 29)

Body cap (attached to the camcorder) (p. 21)

Handle connector protective cap (attached to the camcorder)

Grip attachment point cover (attached to the camcorder)

“Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder” CD-ROM

Operating Guide [2]

A lens and lens hood are supplied with the PXW-FS5K.

Software Downloads

When the unit is used with a PC connection, download any device drivers, plug-ins, and application software you require from the following websites.

Sony Professional products website: U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca Latin America

http://sonypro-latin.com Europe, Middle East and Africa http://www.pro.sony.eu Japan http://www.sonybsc.com

Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com

Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr China http://pro.sony.com.cn

Although the data regarding recorded materials are stored over multiple files and folders, you can easily handle the clips without considering the data and directory structure, by using the dedicated application software.

Step 2: Using a battery pack or AC adaptor

The camcorder can be powered by a battery pack or via an AC Adaptor.

For safety, do not use power sources other than genuine Sony battery packs.

Lithium-ion battery packs

BP-U30

BP-U60

BP-U60T

BP-U90

Battery charger

BC-U1

BC-U2

AC Adaptor (supplied)

AC-UES1230

b Notes

•Do not place the battery pack in hot locations, such as in direct sunlight or near naked flames.

•The BC-U1/BC-U2 battery charger cannot be used as an external power source for the camcorder.

•Use the supplied AC Adaptor to power the camcorder from a power outlet.

Using a battery pack

1 Push the battery in and slide it down into position.

To remove the battery pack

Set the ON/STANDBY switch to STANDBY (1).

Press and hold the BATT RELEASE button, and slide the battery up and out.

BATT RELEASE button

On the battery pack

•Always set the ON/STANDBY switch to STANDBY (1) before changing the battery pack.

•The Battery Info may 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.

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Step 2: Using a battery pack or AC adaptor (continued)

Using a power outlet

You can use the AC Adaptor to power the camcorder from a power outlet. While you are using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its charge even when it is attached to your camcorder.

DC IN jack

DC plug

AC Adaptor

Power cord (mains lead)

To the wall outlet

3 Connect the power cord to the power outlet (wall socket).

b Notes

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

•The attached battery pack cannot be charged while the AC Adaptor is connected.

Charging the battery pack

The battery pack can be charged using the BC-U1 battery charger.

For details about charging, refer to the manual for the battery charger.

b Note

•Even if the CHG lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket).

1 Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor.

2 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder.

Step 3: Attaching the lens

This manual explains how to attach an SELP18105G lens.

For details about using other lenses, refer to the manual supplied with your 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.

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 attached 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 slight lens backlash when the lens is attached, depending on the lens used. This is not a fault.

•When attaching a heavy lens or a lens attached to a tripod, attach individual tripods to the lens and camera, as required, to maintain balance.

z Tip

•After changing the lens, it is recommended to adjust the black balance (p. 53) before recording. When you adjust the black balance, make sure that the front lens cap is attached.

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.

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Step 3: Attaching the lens (continued)

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.

Align the marks.

Before you attach caps, remove dust from them.

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 or 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.

Mount adaptors

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.

The available functions differ depending on the mount adaptor type.

LA-EA1/LA-EA3

•The autofocus function is not supported.

•The iris can be adjusted using the ND/IRIS dial of the camcorder.

LA-EA2/LA-EA4

Function

Autofocus	Continuous
AF system	Phase-detection AF

AF/MF select	SAM: Switchable on the lens
	SSM: Switchable 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/ LA-EA4

•Aperture is set to F3.5 when you record movies with autofocusing. When you are using a lens with an F3.5 or smaller F- stop, aperture is set to the maximum F- stop of the lens. When you want to set your own value for aperture, select manual focusing. Adjusting the aperture during recording may cause 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 AUTO/MAN (CH-1) switch or AUTO/MAN (CH-2) switch to “MAN” and the AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1, CH-2) dial to 0 (p. 61).

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

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Step 3: Attaching the lens (continued)

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 LA-EA2/LA-EA4

Autofocusing

Manual focusing

Step 4: Attaching the handle, accessory shoe, microphone, LCD screen, and grip

Attaching the handle

1 Remove the protective cap from the handle connector terminal.

b Note

•AF areas are not displayed during Super Slow Motion recording.

2 Place the handle in position, aligning the screws and connector with the camcorder.

3 While pressing each screw down, turn clockwise to fasten the handle.

b Note

•Make sure to securely tighten both handle mounting screws before use. The handle may uncouple, causing the camcorder to fall, if the unit is used without securely tightening the screws.

Removing the handle

Remove the handle using the reverse procedure for attaching.

b Note

•When using the camcorder with the handle removed, attach the protective cap to the connector terminal to protect the connector.

Attaching the 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.

Shoe plate Getting Started

Accessory shoe

2 Place the accessory shoe with its protrusions matching the recesses on the accessory shoe mount, then fix it to the mount with the four screws.

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Step 4: Attaching the handle, accessory shoe, microphone, LCD screen, and grip (continued)

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.

Attaching the microphone (sold separately)

Attach the microphone holder to the handle.

Accessory shoe

Shoe plate

To remove the accessory shoe

Remove the shoe plate in the same way as described in step 1 of “Attaching the accessory shoe”.

1 Place the microphone A into the microphone holder B.

2 Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 jack C.

3 Place the microphone cable into the cable holder D.

z Tips

•If the microphone cannot be attached securely, use the spacer supplied with the microphone.

•The tip of the microphone may appear in the picture, depending on the type of lens that is attached. Adjust the position of the microphone.

Screw

LCD screen mounting clamp

Put the cable in the outer cable holder.

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Attaching the LCD screen

1 Insert the LCD screen mounting clamp into the LCD screen attachment point on the handle.

2 Turn the screw clockwise to fasten the clamp.

The mounting clamp can be secured at 45° increments, although it is recommended that the clamp be positioned directly above the screw.

3 Attach the supplied protective sheet to the LCD screen as shown in the diagram.

b Note

•Wipe the LCD screen to remove any smudges or dust before attaching the protective sheet.

z Tips

•When peeling the protective sheet off the LCD screen, it is recommended to use cellophane tape to help peel off the sheet.

•Small air bubbles may disappear naturally if left overnight.

4 Attach the LCD screen to the LCD screen mounting clamp.

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Step 4: Attaching the handle, accessory shoe, microphone, LCD screen, and grip (continued)

5 Turn the lock knob clockwise to secure the LCD screen.

b Note

•Securely tighten the LCD screen knob before use. The LCD screen may fall off if the unit is used without securely tightening the knob.

6 Align the “LCDv” mark on the camcorder with the “V” mark on the LCD screen connection jack, and plug in the cable.

Check the cable orientation to make sure the V faces outwards, and then insert the cable.

To remove the cable

Press both sides (B and b) of the LCD screen connection jack, and then remove the connector.

To change the angle of the LCD screen

See “Step 6: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder” (p. 32).

To attach the LCD screen to different positions on the handle

There are also LCD screen attachment points on the back of the handle (2 locations). The attachment procedure is the same as described in “Attaching the LCD screen”.

Removing the LCD screen

Remove the LCD screen using the reverse procedure of attaching.

Attaching the grip

1 Remove the grip attachment

cover.

2 Connect the cable to the REMOTE jack.

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3 Align the grip mounting index with the attachment point index on the camcorder, and turn the grip counterclockwise gently.

Indexes

The grip is attached when it clicks into the locked position.

b Note

•If the grip does not attach correctly, try to attach the grip again without using excessive force.

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Step 4: Attaching the handle, accessory shoe, microphone, LCD screen, and grip (continued)

4 Insert the cable connected in step 2 into the slot on the side of the grip as shown in the diagram.

b Note

•If the cable is not inserted in the slot, undue force may be applied to the cable when changing the mounting angle of the grip or the cable may become snagged in the rotation mechanism.

Removing the grip

1 Disconnect the cable from the REMOTE connector.

2 Press and hold the grip release button on the camcorder, and turn the grip clockwise until it detaches.

Grip release button

b Note

•Always place the camcorder on a desk or other horizontal surface when removing the grip.

z Tip

•You can attach rosettes to the grip attachment point on the camcorder and to the mounting point on the grip.

Rosette mount components are available from Sony dealers or service representatives.

–Camcorder side: 4-546-932 (sold separately)

–Grips side: 4-547-089 (sold separately)

–Mounting screws: 7-627-556 (sold separately)*

*4 screws/rosette are required. (screw holes indicated by a in the following diagram)

Camcorder side

Grip side

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