Sony PXW-Z90T User Guide
4-731-565-11(1)
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
Operating Guide
Identifying Parts and
Controls
Getting Started
Recording
Playback
Using Network Functions
Editing
Using the Menu
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
PXW-Z90V/Z90T
®
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 hood LCD screen
ViewfinderMicrophone (sold
separately) or
Microphone holder
b Notes
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or
waterproof. See “About handling of your
camcorder” (p. 165).
• When connecting the camcorder to another
device with communication cables, be sure to
insert the connector plug in the correct way.
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will
damage the terminal and may result in a
malfunction of the camcorder.
• Use the camcorder in accordance with the
regulations of the place where you use it.
On the LCD screen and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not available
under the current recording or playback
conditions.
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology, so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, there may be some tiny
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black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on
the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
These points are normal results of the
manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
White, red, blue or green point
Black point
On sunlight
• Do not record the sun or leave the camcorder
under the sun for a long time. The internal parts
of the camcorder may be damaged. If sunlight is
focused on a nearby object, it may cause a fire.
• Do not expose your camcorder’s viewfinder,
lens, or LCD screen to the sun or strong light
source for extended periods. Doing so may
cause a malfunction of the camcorder.
• Do not attempt to record the sun directly. Doing
so may cause a malfunction of the camcorder.
• Do not expose the lens to beams, such as laser
beams.
That may damage the image sensor and cause
the camera to malfunction.
On the temperature of your camcorder
and battery pack
Your camcorder has a protective function that
disables recording or playback if the temperature
of your camcorder or battery pack is beyond the
safely operable range. In this case, a message
appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
(p. 148).
On recording
• In order to stabilize memory card operation, it is
recommended that you format the memory card
when you use it with your camcorder for the
first time. All data recorded on the memory card
will be erased by formatting, and cannot be
recovered. Save important data on the memory
card on other media, such as a computer, before
formatting the memory card.
• Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure the picture and sound are
recorded without any problems.
• Compensation for the loss of the content of
recordings or the loss of recording opportunities
cannot be provided, even if recording or
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
the camcorder, storage media, etc., or even if
images or sounds are distorted due to the limits
of the capabilities of the camcorder.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your recordings on a
TV, a TV of the appropriate color system for the
country/region is required.
• Television programs, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the copyright laws.
• Because of the way that the image device
(CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the
following phenomena may occur.
– The subjects passing by the frame rapidly
might appear crooked depending on the
recording conditions. (This phenomenon may
be notable in displays having high motion
resolution.)
– Horizontal lines appear on the LCD screen
during recording under fluorescent lights,
sodium lamps or mercury lamps. The
phenomena can be reduced by adjusting the
shutter speed (p. 45).
Save all your recorded image data
• To prevent your image data from being lost,
save all your recorded images periodically.
Format the memory card using
[MEDIA FORMAT] if images are not
recorded or played back properly
If you continue recording and deleting images on
a memory card for a long period of time, the files
on that memory card may become fragmented. As
a result, you may not be able to record and save
images properly. If this happens, save images on a
PC, then format the memory card (p. 101).
About the operation of the camcorder
You can operate the camcorder using the v/V/b/
B/SET buttons (p. 103), 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
• The on-screen display in English is used for
illustrating the operating procedures. Change
the screen language before using your
camcorder if necessary.
• 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.
• Design and specifications of recording media
and other accessories are subject to change
without notice.
Use of wireless LAN 5 GHz band
The 5 GHz band is supported on the PXW-Z90V
only. There may be limitations on the locations
and channels that can be used, depending on the
country or region.
To handle the recorded images on
your computer
Download software (p. 20).
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Table of Contents
Read this first ...........................................................................................2
Identifying Parts and Controls
Identifying Parts and Controls ..................................................................9
Screen Indicators ................................................................................... 18
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied accessories .................................................20
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ......................................................... 22
Step 3: Attaching the accessory shoe .................................................... 24
Step 4: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time ..........25
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder ..................................27
Step 6: Preparing the recording media ..................................................28
Recording
Recording ...............................................................................................31
Adjusting the focus .................................................................................36
Selecting the file format and recording format ....................................... 42
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Body ..................................................................................................... 9
Wireless Remote Commander ............................................................ 17
Turning on the camcorder .................................................................. 25
Setting the date and time ................................................................... 25
Using the LCD screen ........................................................................ 27
Adjusting the viewfinder diopter ......................................................... 27
Supported memory cards .................................................................. 28
Inserting a memory card .................................................................... 30
Recording ........................................................................................... 31
Continuous recording on the memory cards (Relay Rec) ..................32
Recording movies using both memory card A and B (Simul Rec) ....33
Changing the START/STOP button/handle record button setting ...... 33
Adjusting the zoom ............................................................................. 34
Adjusting the focus manually ............................................................. 36
Adjusting the focus automatically ...................................................... 36
Adjusting the focus while tracking a selected subject (Lock-on
AF) ...................................................................................................... 38
Focusing using the focus magnifier ...................................................39
Focusing by touching the LCD screen (Spot Focus) .........................40
Focusing on a detected face (Face Detection) .................................. 40
Setting the file format and recording format ....................................... 42
Recording in MPEG HD ......................................................................42
Setting the output destination when recording in 4K mode ............... 42
Proxy recording ......................................................................................43
Notes on proxy recording .................................................................. 43
Proxy recording .................................................................................. 43
Adjusting the brightness .........................................................................44
Adjusting the iris ................................................................................ 44
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity/gain ...................................................... 45
Adjusting the shutter speed ............................................................... 45
Adjusting the exposure ...................................................................... 46
Adjusting the light level (ND Filter) ..................................................... 46
Adjusting the color tone ..........................................................................47
Adjusting the white balance ............................................................... 47
Using Direct Menu ..................................................................................49
Audio setup ............................................................................................51
Recording sound from the internal microphone ................................ 51
Recording sound from an external audio device ............................... 51
Recording sound from a Multi Interface Shoe compatible
microphone (sold separately) ............................................................ 52
Recording sound from an external microphone (sold separately) .... 53
Adjusting the audio level from the INPUT1 and INPUT2 jacks .......... 53
Adjusting the audio level from the internal microphone or an external
microphone (sold separately) ............................................................ 53
Useful functions ......................................................................................54
Selecting suitable settings automatically (auto mode setting) ........... 54
Shooting in dimly lit locations (LOW LUX) .......................................... 55
Shooting in dark conditions (NIGHTSHOT) ........................................ 55
Customizing the picture quality (Picture Profile) ................................ 55
Shooting in high dynamic range (HDR) ............................................. 57
Setting time data ................................................................................ 59
Recording with the Slow & Quick Motion function ............................. 60
Slow-motion recording at high frame rate (HFR) ............................... 61
Recording with the Super Slow Motion function ................................ 61
Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (Last Scene
Review) .............................................................................................. 63
Assigning functions to the ASSIGN buttons ...........................................64
Playback
Playback .................................................................................................65
Playback ............................................................................................ 65
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................67
Changing the screen display ............................................................. 67
Displaying recording data (Data Code) ............................................. 67
Checking the settings in your camcorder (Status Check) ................. 68
Connecting to a monitor or a TV ............................................................69
Selecting jacks for external output ..................................................... 70
Output signal formats ......................................................................... 71
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Table of Contents (Continued)
Using Network Functions
Using with a Smartphone .......................................................................75
Downloading “Content Browser Mobile” ............................................ 75
Using a smartphone as a remote controller ....................................... 75
Connecting the camcorder to an Android smartphone equipped with
the NFC function using One-touch .....................................................76
Connecting without using the NFC function (Android) ....................... 77
Connecting without using the NFC function (iPhone/iPad) ................77
Configuring a wireless LAN ....................................................................78
Selecting and registering an access point ......................................... 78
Registering an access point using the WPS function ........................ 79
Registering an access point using the WPS PIN method .................. 80
Registering an access point manually ............................................... 81
Changing the device name ................................................................ 82
Selecting the frequency band (PXW-Z90V only) ................................82
Configuring a wired LAN ........................................................................83
Using the streaming function (STREAMING) .........................................84
Streaming formats .............................................................................. 84
Configuring streaming (preset registration) ....................................... 84
Streaming distribution ........................................................................ 85
Streaming movies using USTREAM ...................................................... 87
Configuring USTREAM authentication ............................................... 87
Configuring using the menu ...............................................................87
Starting USTREAM ............................................................................. 87
Stopping USTREAM ........................................................................... 89
Using NETWORK CLIENT MODE .........................................................89
Configuring using the menu ...............................................................89
Starting network client mode .............................................................. 89
Network client mode operations ......................................................... 91
Stopping network client mode ............................................................ 91
Importing a CCM root certificate ........................................................ 91
Synchronizing the timecode of multiple cameras using a
smartphone ................................................................................... 92
To use Wireless TC LINK .................................................................... 92
Preparation on the smartphone .......................................................... 92
Synchronizing the timecode to another device using a
smartphone ........................................................................................ 93
Using the FTP transfer function .............................................................95
Registering an FTP server .................................................................. 95
Selecting an FTP server ..................................................................... 95
Using FTP transfer .............................................................................. 95
Checking FTP transfer results ............................................................ 97
Importing a root certificate ..................................................................... 97
Resetting network settings ..................................................................... 98
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Editing
Protecting movies (Protect) ....................................................................99
Dividing a movie .....................................................................................99
Deleting movies ....................................................................................100
Formatting a memory card ...................................................................101
Deleting all data from the memory card completely .............................101
Repairing the image database file ........................................................102
Using the Menu
Operating the menu ..............................................................................103
Menu items ...........................................................................................104
CAMERA SET menu ......................................................................... 106
REC/OUT SET menu ........................................................................ 114
AUDIO SET menu ............................................................................ 120
DISPLAY SET menu ......................................................................... 122
TC/UB SET menu ............................................................................. 126
NETWORK SET menu ...................................................................... 127
OTHERS menu ................................................................................. 129
EDIT menu ....................................................................................... 131
PICTURE PROFILE menu ................................................................. 131
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................140
Warning indicators and messages .......................................................148
Additional Information
Recording time .....................................................................................153
Function limitations when recording .....................................................156
Limitations for each file format ......................................................... 156
Slow & Quick Motion and Super Slow Motion recording
limitations ......................................................................................... 157
Streaming, network client mode, and USTREAM supported
formats ........................................................................................158
Proxy recording supported formats ......................................................159
Using your camcorder abroad ..............................................................160
File/folder structure on the recording media .........................................161
Maintenance and precautions ..............................................................162
About the XAVC format .................................................................... 162
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Table of Contents (Continued)
About the MPEG format .................................................................... 162
About the AVCHD format ................................................................. 162
Memory cards .................................................................................. 162
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ............................................. 163
About handling of your camcorder .................................................. 165
Specifications .......................................................................................168
Index .................................................................................................... 171
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Identifying Parts and Controls
Identifying Parts and Controls
Body
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.
Identifying Parts and Controls
A ASSIGN4/FOCUS MAGNIFIER
button (p. 39)
B Accessory shoe mount (p. 24)
C XLR handle unit
D Microphone fixing clamper
E Microphone holder
F Accessory shoe
G ASSIGN5/IRIS PUSH AUTO button
(p. 44)
H (N mark)
• Touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to
the mark to establish a connection
with the camcorder.
• Near Field Communication (NFC) is
an international standard for shortrange wireless communication
technology.
I WLAN antenna (built-in)
Covering this part with your hand or
other object may block Wi-Fi
communication.
J Remote control sensor (p. 130)
K Recording lamp (p. 130)
Flashes when remaining capacity of the
memory card or battery becomes low.
L NightShot light (p. 55)
M Multi/Micro USB jack (p. 69)
VIDEO OUT jack (p. 69, 117)
N MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)
O Power zoom lever
P Cable clamper
Q Hook for shoulder strap
R Multi Interface Shoe (p. 52)
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Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued)
Attaching the XLR handle unit
1 Remove the Multi Interface Shoe cap.
2 Remove the handle shoe cap.
4 Press and turn the handle mounting
screws to tighten them.
3 Align the mark on the XLR handle with
the one on the camcorder, and insert the
XLR handle unit in the direction of the
arrow.
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z Tips
• When attaching the XLR handle unit, make sure
to securely tighten both handle mounting
screws.
• If you use the XLR handle unit without securely
tightening the mounting screws, it may damage
the Multi Interface Shoe or cause the camcorder
to detach and fall.
Detaching the XLR handle unit
To detach the XLR handle unit, perform the
attachment procedure in reverse.
Attaching the microphone (sold
separately)
Use the following procedure to attach an
external microphone (sold separately) to
record audio.
1 Place the microphone A into the
microphone holder B.
2 Connect the plug of the microphone to
the INPUT 1 jack C.
3 Place the microphone cable into the
cable holder D.
Identifying Parts and Controls
Put the cable in the outer cable holder.
Continued ,
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Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued)
A Manual lens ring (p. 35)
B Lens hood
C Lens (ZEISS lens)
D REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch
(p. 51)
E ATT (INPUT1) switch (p. 51)
F INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch
(p. 51)
G ATT (INPUT2) switch (p. 51)
H INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch
(p. 51)
I LOW CUT (INPUT1) switch (p. 52)
J AUTO/MAN (CH1) switch (p. 51)
K AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (p. 51)
L AUTO/MAN (CH2) switch (p. 51)
M AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial (p. 52)
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N LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch (p. 52)
O Internal microphone
P ZOOM/FOCUS switch (p. 36)
Q AF/MF button (p. 36)
R MENU button (p. 103)
S MANUAL dial (p. 44)
Attaching the lens hood
Align the mark on the lens hood to the mark
on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in
the direction of the arrow
locked.
z Tip
• If you attach or remove a 62 mm PL filter or
MC protector, remove the lens hood.
2 until it is
Identifying Parts and Controls
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Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued)
A SDI OUT jack (p. 69)
B Diopter adjustment dial (p. 27)
C START/STOP button (p. 31)
D HDMI OUT jack (p. 69)
E DC IN jack (p. 22)
F v/V/b/B/SET buttons (p. 103)
G Handle zoom lever (p. 34)
H Handle record button (p. 31)
I INPUT2 jack (p. 51)
J INPUT1 jack (p. 51)
K ASSIGN6 button
L REMOTE jack
M POWER/CHG lamp
N Grip belt
O Tripod receptacles (1/4 inch)
Supports 1/4-20UNC screws.
For mounting on a tripod (sold
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separately, screw length 5.5 mm or
shorter).
The camcorder may not be able to
mount in some orientations, depending
on the tripod specifications.
P BATT release lever (p. 22)
A Handle zoom speed switch (p. 34)
B Eye sensor
C Viewfinder (p. 27)
D Large eyecup (p. 27)
E AUTO/MANUAL switch (p. 44)
F ND FILTER switch (p. 46)
G Battery slot (p. 22)
H i (headphones) jack
I SHUTTER SPEED button (p. 45)
J ISO/GAIN (ISO sensitivity/gain) button
(p. 45)
K IRIS button (p. 44)
Identifying Parts and Controls
Continued ,
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Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued)
A SLOT SELECT button (p. 30)
B THUMBNAIL/ button (p. 65)
C LCD screen/touch panel (p. 27)
D Memory card slot A/Memory card
access lamp (p. 30)
E Memory card slot B/Memory card
access lamp (p. 30)
F DISPLAY button (p. 67)
G ASSIGN3/PICTURE PROFILE button
(p. 55)
H ASSIGN2/STATUS CHECK button
(p. 68)
I ASSIGN1/S&Q button (p. 60)
J WHITE BALANCE button (p. 47)
K 1 (On/Standby) button (p. 25)
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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 until it clicks into
place.
Identifying Parts and Controls
A DATA CODE button (p. 67)
B TC RESET button (p. 60)
C SCAN/SLOW buttons (p. 65)
D . > (PREV/NEXT) buttons
(p. 65)
E PLAY button (p. 65)
F STOP button (p. 65)
G DISPLAY button (p. 67)
H Transmitter
I START/STOP button (p. 31)
J Power zoom lever
K PAUSE button (p. 65)
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 Upper right
Bottom
Upper left
Indicator Meaning
100% Remaining battery
INTELLIGENT AUTO
.
(face/scene detection/
camera-shake detection)
(p. 54)
SCENE SELECTION
(p. 54)
Recording format (p. 42)
*
*
Optical zoom (p. 107)
Z99 ×1.2
Z99 ×2.3
* “CBKZ-SLMP” (sold separately)
Clear image zoom
(p. 107)
Digital zoom (p. 107)
Simultaneous recording
(p. 33)
Relay recording (p. 32)
Proxy recording [ON]
(p. 43)
Center
Indicator Meaning
Recording media (p. 28)
REC STBY
E Warning (p. 148)
Recording standby
(p. 31)
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Indicator Meaning
N
Playback indicator
(p. 65)
Processing
Relay recording (p. 32)
SDI/HDMI REC
CONTROL (p. 119)
Streaming (p. 85, 87)
Upper right
Indicator Meaning
0min
00:00:00:00
Estimated remaining
recording time
Recording/playback
media
Timecode
(hour:minute:second:
frame) (p. 59)
LAN connection (p. 85,
87, 90, 93, 96)
USTREAM audience
(p. 87)
Wi-Fi connection status
indicator (p. 93)
Bottom
Indicator Meaning
Face detection [ON]
(p. 40)
Peaking (p. 122)
Zebra (p. 122)
NFC active (p. 76)
Airplane mode [ON]
(p. 128)
9 Manual focus (p. 36)
to Picture profile (p. 55)
Image stabilization (
STEADYSHOT)
(p. 107)
Indicator Meaning
F5.6 Iris (p. 44)
ISO800 ISO sensitivity (p. 45)
9dB Gain (p. 45)
100 180° Shutter speed (p. 45)
AVCHD audio format
(p. 120)
-2.0EV AE shift (p. 107)
/
n A
B 6500K
z Tip
• Indicators may look different or appear at
different positions.
Auto setting/manual
setting (p. 44)
White balance (p. 47)
Histogram (p. 122)
LOW LUX (p. 55)
Audio level display
(p. 124)
Digital extender (p. 107)
REC LEVEL MODE
(p. 120)
NIGHTSHOT (p. 55)
SELECTED MIC
(p. 121)
ND filter (p. 46)
Gamma display assist
(p. 58)
to which the DATA CODE function is
assigned, during playback.
Identifying Parts and Controls
Data during recording
The date, time, and recording conditions are
recorded automatically.
They are not displayed while recording.
However, you can check them by selecting
(DISPLAY SET) t [DATA CODE]
and choosing the data that you want to
display, or by pressing the ASSIGN button
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Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder. If, for any
reason, there is something missing, contact
your Sony dealer.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
AC Adaptor (p. 22)
Power cord (mains lead) (p. 22)
RMT-845 Wireless Remote Commander
(p. 17)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Large eyecup (p. 27)
Accessory shoe kit (Accessory shoe (1),
Accessory shoe plate (1), screws (4))
(p. 24)
XLR handle unit
USB cable
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FV70A)
CD-ROM “Manuals for Solid-State Memory
Camcorder”
Operating Guide (2)
Lens hood (p. 13)
Lens cap (Attached to lens)
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Software Downloads
When the unit is used with a PC
connection, download any device drivers,
plug-ins, and application software you
require from the following websites.
You can work with recorded video on a
computer, for example, combining relayrecorded movies, using the “Catalyst
Browse” application software. For details,
see the supplied brochure.
For details about NLE (Non-Linear
Editing) use, contact the software maker.
Sony Professional products website:
U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com
Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca
Latin America
http://sonypro-latin.com
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
http://www.pro.sony.eu
Japan http://www.sonybsc.com
Asia Pacific
http://pro.sony-asia.com
Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr
China http://pro.sony.com.cn
Although the data regarding recorded
materials are stored over multiple files and
folders, you can easily handle the clips
without considering its data and directory
structure, by using the dedicated application
software.
About paid upgrade licenses
• To record/playback MPEG HD, “CBKZ-
SLMP” (sold separately) is required.
• To use the Wireless TC LINK function,
“CBKZ-WTCL” (sold separately) is
required.
• After purchasing an option, connect the
camcorder to a computer using USB to
use the auto detect function, and install by
following the instructions on the PC.
Getting Started
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (V series) with the
supplied AC Adaptor.
b Note
• You can use an NP-FV100A large capacity
battery pack (sold separately) with your
camcorder. You cannot use an NP-FV50A.
1 Close the LCD screen and store
the viewfinder before attaching
the battery.
Battery
2 Connect the AC Adaptor and
power cord from the camcorder
to an outlet.
The CHG lamp lights up and charging
starts.
DC IN jack
DC plug
Power cord
AC Adaptor
To power outlet
When charging ends
The CHG lamp turns off when the battery is
fully charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC
IN jack.
z Tip
• You can check the remaining battery life with
the status check function (p. 68).
To remove the battery pack
Turn the power off, then slide the BATT
release lever to release the battery.
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To store the battery pack
If the battery pack is not in use for a while,
run down the battery and store it (p. 164).
Charging time
Approximate time (minutes) required when
you charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack Full charge time
NP-FV70A 170
On the battery pack
• Turn the power off before changing the battery
pack.
• The CHG lamp flashes during charging, or the
Battery Info will not be correctly displayed
under the following conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out.
On the AC Adaptor
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
Getting Started
Using a power outlet
You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain the
AC power. While you are using the AC
Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its
charge even when it is attached to your
camcorder.
Perform the procedure up to step 2 of “Step
2: Charging the battery pack” (p. 22).
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Step 3: Attaching the accessory shoe
To mount the accessory shoe
Mount the accessory shoe on the accessory
shoe mount as illustrated.
Accessory shoe plate
Accessory shoe
Accessory
shoe
Accessory
shoe plate
1 Lift the edge of the accessory shoe plate
and pull it in the direction opposite to
that of the arrow on the accessory shoe
plate and remove it from the accessory
shoe.
2 Place the accessory shoe as its
protrusions matches recesses of the
accessory shoe mount, then fix it to the
mount with 4 screws.
3 Insert the accessory shoe plate in the
direction of the arrow on the plate
surface until the end of the plate
engages the end of the shoe.
To remove the accessory shoe
Remove the shoe plate in the same way as
step 1 of “To mount the accessory shoe.”
Loosen the 4 screws and remove the
accessory shoe from the accessory shoe
mount.
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Step 4: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time
Turning on the camcorder Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when you use your
Open the LCD screen and turn the
power on.
You can also turn on the power by
extending the viewfinder or by pressing the
1 (On/Standby) button.
When you use your camcorder for the first
time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
To turn off the power
Close the LCD screen.
If the viewfinder is extended, return it to its
original position.
You can also turn off the power by pressing
the 1 (On/Standby) button.
b Notes
• If a warning message is displayed, follow the
instructions.
• When recording movies or when connected to
another device via USB, the camcorder does not
turn off even if the LCD screen is closed and the
viewfinder is returned to its original position.
camcorder for the first time.
z Tip
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may
be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the rechargeable battery and then set the
date and time again (p. 167).
LCD screen
To set the date and time again, press the
MENU button, and select (OTHERS)
t [CLOCK SET].
1 Set the area.
2 Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y], [M], [D],
hour, and minute.
Getting Started
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Step 4: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time
(Continued)
The clock starts.
• Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] to move the
time forward 1 hour.
• You can set any year up to the year 2037.
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and
noon as 12:00 PM.
z Tip
• The date and time are automatically recorded on
the selected memory card, and can be displayed
during playback (p. 67).
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Step 5: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder
Using the LCD screen
The LCD screen can be rotated in the range
as illustrated below, allowing a person other
than the camera operator to see the image.
180° (max.)
Open 90°
90° (max.)
Adjusting the viewfinder diopter
When using the viewfinder, extend it and
position your eye near it.
If you extend the viewfinder while the LCD
screen is open, the display switches from
the LCD screen to the viewfinder when you
position your eye near the viewfinder.
If the viewfinder image appears blurred,
turn the diopter adjustment dial next to the
viewfinder until the image is sharp.
b Note
The LCD screen and the viewfinder do not
operate at the same time.
When the picture in the viewfinder is
hard to see
If you cannot see the picture in the
viewfinder clearly under bright
circumstances, use the supplied large
eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch
it slightly and fit it over the groove of the
eyecup attached to the camcorder. You can
attach the large eyecup facing either the
right or left side.
Large eyecup
(supplied)
Getting Started
Diopter adjustment
dial
Move it until the
picture becomes
clear.
b Note
• If the viewfinder is extended while the NPFV100A battery pack (sold separately) is
attached, the large eyecup and battery pack may
interfere with each other slightly. However, this
does not affect the functionality of the
camcorder.
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Step 6: Preparing the recording media
Supported memory cards
Refer to the following lists when selecting memory cards to use.
In this document, SD cards or “Memory Stick” media are referred to as supported memory
cards.
SD card
File format Supported memory cards
AVCHD SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
S&Q MOTION
SUPER SLOW MOTION
XAVC QFHD 60Mbps or slower SDXC memory cards
100Mbps or slower SDXC memory cards (U3)
S&Q MOTION
SUPER SLOW MOTION
MPEG HD 422
MPEG HD 420
XAVC HD
S&Q MOTION SDXC memory cards (U3)
SUPER SLOW MOTION SDXC memory cards
“Memory Stick” media
File format Supported memory cards
AVCHD
MPEG HD 422
MPEG HD 420
XAVC HD
XAVC QFHD
S&Q MOTION
SUPER SLOW MOTION
S&Q MOTION
SUPER SLOW MOTION
(Class 4 or U1 or faster)
SDHC/SDXC memory cards
(Class 10 or U1 or faster)
(Class 10 or U1 or faster)
–
SDXC memory cards
(Class 10 or U1 or faster)
(Class 10 or U1 or faster)
Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2)/Memory
Stick PRO-HG Duo
–
b Notes
• To record in MPEG HD, “CBKZ-SLMP” (sold separately) is required (p. 42).
• Operation with all memory cards is not assured. For details about non-Sony memory cards, contact each
manufacturer.
• See page 153 for the recording time of memory cards.
• Only “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, which is half the size of standard “Memory Stick” media, or
“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media, or standard size SD cards can be used with this camcorder.
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• 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.
Getting Started
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Step 6: Preparing the recording media (Continued)
Inserting a memory card
Open the cover, and insert the
memory card with the notched
corner in the direction as illustrated
until it clicks into place.
Memory card slot A
Memory card slot B
Note the direction of the notched corner.
• If you insert a memory card into the slot in the
wrong direction, the memory card, the memory
card slot, or image data may be damaged.
• Memory card slot A accepts both “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” and SD cards. Memory card
slot B accepts SD cards only.
To eject a 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. 101).
• When inserting or ejecting a memory card, be
careful of the memory card popping out and
dropping.
SLOT SELECT button
b Notes
• You can only select a slot that already has a
memory card inserted.
• When recording to a memory card, you cannot
switch the slot even if you press the SLOT
SELECT button.
z Tips
• When only one slot has a memory card inserted,
the slot that has the memory card is selected
automatically.
• When the memory card becomes full during
recording, the camcorder automatically switches
to the other slot if a memory card is inserted
(relay recording, p. 32).
If a repair memory card prompt screen
appears
There may have been a problem recording
to the memory card during the most-recent
recording. Select [OK] to repair the card to
the extent possible. Select [CANCEL] to
continue without repairing.
Selecting the memory card slot to be
used for recording
Press the SLOT SELECT button to change
which slot is selected for recording. You
can confirm the selected slot on the screen.
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