4-279-232-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital HD Table of Contents Video Camera Recorder Getting Started Operating Guide E-mount Recording/Playback Editing Using the Menu Connecting with another device Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference NEX-FS100E/FS100P/FS100EK/FS100PK
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. Lens Microphone or Microphone holder White, red, blue or green point Black point LCD screen Large LCD viewfinder b Notes • The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See “About handling of your camcorder” (p. 107).
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.
Read this first (Continued) 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 this happens, save images on a separate recordable media, such as a disc or computer, then format the recording media (p. 63).
Table of Contents Read this first ...........................................................................................2 Getting Started Table of Contents Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............................................................8 Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories ............................................10 Step 3: Charging the battery pack ..........................................................15 Step 4: Attaching the lens ........................................
Table of Contents (Continued) Playback ................................................................................................ 50 Viewing still images ............................................................................. 52 Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ............................... 54 Changing the screen........................................................................... 54 Displaying recording data (Data code)...............................................
Connecting with another device Saving images on an external media device ..........................................83 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer .....85 Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. ....................................................................86 Saving images with a computer .............................................................87 Table of Contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ........................
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. All models A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 56, 86) USB cable (1) (p. 87) AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VL1) (1) (p. 15) USB Adaptor Cable (1) (p. 83) Large LCD viewfinder (1) (p. 13) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 15) Large eyecup (1) (p. 13) Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F770) (1) (p.
Grip (1) (p. 12) NEX-FS100EK/FS100PK Zoom lens (E 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) (1) (p. 18) Flash memory unit jack cover (1) (p. 25) Getting Started Lens hood (1) (p. 20) Body cap (attached to the camcorder) (1) (p. 18) Front lens cap (1), rear lens cap (1) (attached to the lens) (p. 18) Accessory shoe plate (1) (p. 15) Connecting cord (DK-415) (1) (p.
Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories Attaching the lens 2 While pressing the screw down, See page 18 for information on attaching the lens. The NEX-FS100E/FS100P does not come with the E 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. Please use appropriate lenses (sold separately). turn it clockwise to fasten the handle. If the light to the lens is blocked Certain types of microphone may block the light to the lens. If this happens, attach the handle facing the other way round.
2 Reattach the microphone holder so that it faces up. Pull the microphone bar out. Insert the microphone bar from the opposite side. Attaching the microphone Attach the microphone to the handle. Getting Started 1 For 1/4-20UNC screws 2 For 3/8-16UNC screws 3 Insert the handle slide bar from the opposite side, and replace the cap and screws. 1 Attach the wind screen B to the supplied microphone A. 2 Place the microphone A in the b Tips • The screw holes of the handle slide bar are for following screws.
Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories (Continued) 3 Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT 1 jack D. Put the microphone cable into the cable clamp E. Cable clamp 2 Connect the cable to the REMOTE Attaching the grip You can rotate the grip to suit shooting angles. jack. Connecting the cable allows you to start/stop recording by using the record button on the grip. 1 Align the grip receptacle 1 and locating hole of the camcorder with the screw and boss of the grip.
Attaching the large LCD viewfinder Attach the large LCD viewfinder to the LCD screen. Adjusting the viewfinder lens Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that you can see the image on the LCD screen clearly. Viewfinder lens adjustment ring Turn it until the picture becomes clear. Getting Started When the picture on the LCD screen is hard to see If you cannot see the picture on the LCD screen clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup.
Step 2: Attaching the supplied accessories (Continued) z Tips • If you are farsighted and have a trouble seeing images on the camcorder screen, you can attach a 52 mm close-up lens (sold separately) to the viewfinder lens adjustment ring. Using the tape measure hook The tape measure hook is attached at the image sensor position. When you want to measure the precise distance between the image sensor and the subject, hook the end of a tape measure here.
Step 3: Charging the battery pack Using the accessory shoe When attaching an accessory other than the handle, attach the accessory shoe plate to the accessory shoe. Attaching the accessory shoe plate b Notes • You can use a large capacity battery back, NPF770 (supplied) or NP-F970 (sold separately), with your camcorder. You cannot use NP-F570.
Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued) After charging the battery To store the battery pack The charge lamp turns off (normal charge). If you continue charging more 1 hour after the charge lamp turns off, you can use the battery a little longer (full charge). Remove the battery pack from the AC Adaptor/Charger when the charge is completed. If the battery pack is not in use for a while, run down the battery and store it. See page 106 for details on storage of the battery pack.
Using an outside power source By using the AC Adaptor/Charger and the connecting cord DK-415 (supplied), you can use the camcorder on AC power, without worrying about running out of power. To the wall outlet (wall socket) Charge lamp Getting Started Power cord AC Adaptor/ Charger On the AC Adaptor/Charger • Use the nearby wall outlet 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.
Step 4: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to attach a lens using the E18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens that comes with NEX-FS100EK/FS100PK. Front lens cap Attaching the 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 Zoom lock switch Rear lens cap camcorder body and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens.
Lens release button Mounting indexes (white) • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. Mounting the lens forcibly may result in a malfunction or damage of the lens mount. • There may be a gap between the lens and the lens mount, depending on the lens attached. This is normal. lens and attach the body cap to the camcorder body.
Step 4: Attaching the lens (Continued) If dust or debris adheres on the image sensor Turn off the camcorder and detach the lens. Clean the image sensor and the surrounding area using a blower (sold separately), and then reattach the lens. 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.
Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time Turning on the camcorder Slide the POWER switch to ON while you press the green button. When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears. Getting Started SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Press and hold the green button. MENU button Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for the first time. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF.
Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time (Continued) the correct time automatically, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [AUTO CLOCK ADJ] and [AUTO AREA ADJ] to [OFF]. Changing the language setting 4 Select your area by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 5 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.
Step 6: Inserting a memory card/Attaching a flash memory unit Memory card Types of memory cards you can use in your camcorder SD Speed Class “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2) “Memory Stick PROHG Duo” media - Described in this manual “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Getting Started SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card* Class 4 or faster SD card Types of memory cards you can use with Slow & Quick Motion recording SD Speed Class “Memory Stick PROHG Duo” media - Described in this manual
Step 6: Inserting a memory card/Attaching a flash memory unit (Continued) 1 Open the cover in the direction of the arrow. off, eject the memory card, or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged. • If [The image database file is corrupted. The media must be restored to use again.] appears in step 2, format the memory card (p. 63). • When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful to prevent the memory card from popping out and dropping.
Leave the flash memory unit jack cover attached. While sliding the RELEASE lever in the direction of the arrow, attach the flash memory unit jack cover. Getting Started When you do not use a flash memory unit z Tips • Your camcorder does not have the relay recording function. If the memory card is fully recorded during recording, the camcorder stops recording automatically. • You can record movies on both of the memory card and the flash memory unit simultaneously (p. 27).
Recording/Playback Recording START/STOP button START/STOP button Recording lamps POWER switch Your camcorder records movies on a memory card and/or a flash memory unit. Do the following steps to record movies. • This camcorder can record movies in either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). The factory setting is high definition image quality (HD) ([ / SET], p. 28).
2 Press the START/STOP button. [STBY] t [REC] To stop the movie recording, press the START/STOP button again. z Tips • When recording in high definition image quality (HD), the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in standard definition image quality (SD), you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([ WIDE REC], p. 73). • You can change the screen display during recording (p. 54). • Indicators displayed on the screen during recording are shown on page 120.
Recording (Continued) Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) You can select the desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) that enables you to record fine images, or the standard definition image quality (SD) that has more compatibility with various playback devices ([HD] is the default setting). Change the image quality according to the recording situation or the playback device.
Setting value If you select [ ], for example, movies are recorded with following format. • 1080: Effective scanning lines • 25: Frame rate • p: Scanning system • FX: Recording mode b Notes z Tips • The recording format of [576/50i HQ] is automatically selected for the standard image quality (SD) recording. Turn the zooming ring right or left to decide on the size of the subject in your image. Zooming must be done before focusing.
Recording (Continued) • When you want to record a close-up image of a subject, fully zoom out towards W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. To restore automatic adjustment Set the FOCUS switch C to AUTO. 9 disappears and the automatic focus adjustment is restored. Using automatic focus temporarily (Push auto focus) b Notes • When you use A-mount lenses (sold separately), you cannot use following functions and buttons.
Adjusting manually Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL when you adjust the iris, gain, shutter speed, and white balance manually. light decreases the more that you close the aperture (increasing F value). To temporarily adjust the iris automatically Hold the IRIS PUSH AUTO button C down. The iris is adjusted automatically for as long as you hold the button down Press the IRIS button A. appears next to the iris value. b Notes Adjusting the iris This is handy for making the background blurred or sharp.
Adjusting manually (Continued) 2 Press the GAIN button D. next to the gain value disappears, or the gain value appears on the screen. 3 Set the gain switch E to H, M or L. The gain value set for the selected gain switch position appears on the screen. You can set the gain value for each gain switch position from [GAIN SET] of the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 71). To adjust the gain automatically Press the GAIN button D. The gain value disappears, or next to the gain value.
Adjusting the white balance 2 Press the WHT BAL button A. 3 Set the white balance memory switch B to any one of PRESET/A/B. Select A or B for recording with the white balance setting stored in memory A or B. 1 Preset the white balance offset value as described in “To save the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B” (p. 34). 2 Set the white balance memory switch B to A or B.
Adjusting manually (Continued) before completing the adjustment, set the white balance memory switch B to another position to temporarily suspend white balance adjustment. 3 Set the white balance memory switch B to PRESET. z Tips • You can change the outdoor white balance setting by setting an offset value. Press (one push) button C while (outdoor) is selected and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D to select an offset value from -7 (bluish) to 0 (normal, the default setting) to +7 (reddish).
Audio setup 4 When [Completed.] appears, press the MENU button to complete the adjustment. The following jacks and switches allow you to set the sound to be recorded. See page 11 on connecting the microphones. If [Could not adjust.] appears Try the adjustment again.
Audio setup (Continued) Recording sound via the supplied microphone The sound will be recorded in monaural. 1 Attach the supplied microphone (p. 11) and connect it to the INPUT 1 jack F. 2 Set the CH1 (INPUT 1/INPUT 2) B Recording sound from an external audio device To use an external audio device, or a microphone other than the supplied microphone, change the following settings. 1 Select the input source. Set the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 switches according to the devices connected to the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 jacks.
3 Select the channel you want to record. Using the CH1/CH2 switches, select the source to be recorded on each channel. INPUT jack and recorded channel Switch position INPUT 1 CH1 CH2 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 CH1 CH2 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 CH1 CH2 INPUT 2 CH1 CH2 2 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial (D or J) of the channel to be adjusted during recording or standby.
Useful functions Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [GAMMA] and [DETAIL]. Connect your camcorder to a TV or monitor, and adjust the picture quality while observing the picture on the TV or monitor screen. Picture quality settings for different recording conditions have been stored in [PP1] through [PP6] as default settings.
To cancel the picture profile recording Select [OFF] in step 2 with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. To change the picture profile You can change the settings stored in [PP1] through [PP6]. 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button B. 2 Select the PICTURE PROFILE number with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. Recording/Playback 3 Select [SETTING] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. 4 Select an item to be adjusted with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. 5 Adjust the picture quality with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A.
Useful functions (Continued) BLACK LEVEL To set the black level. Item Description and settings Sets the black level. -15 to +15 GAMMA To select a gamma curve. Item Description and settings [STANDARD] Standard gamma curve [CINEMATONE1] Gamma curve 1 for producing tone of film camera images [CINEMATONE2] Gamma curve 2 for producing tone of film camera images [ITU709] Gamma curve that corresponds to ITU-709. Gain in low intensity area: 4.5 BLACK GAMMA To correct gamma in low intensity area.
COLOR MODE To set type and level of colors. Description and settings [TYPE] Selects a type of colors.
Useful functions (Continued) WB SHIFT To set items for the white balance shift. Item Description and settings [FILTER TYPE] Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift. [LB-CC] : Film type (color conversion and correction) [R-B] : Video type (correction of R and B levels) [LB[COLOR TEMP]] Sets a color temperature offset value. -9 (bluish) to +9 (reddish) [CC[MG/GR]] Sets a color correct offset value. -9 (greenish) to +9 (magentish) [R GAIN] Sets an R level.
COPY To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number. RESET To reset the picture profile to the default setting. To copy the picture profile setting to another picture profile number See page 38 for the location of the buttons. 2 Select the picture profile number that you want to copy from with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A. 3 Select [SETTING] t [COPY] with SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. 4 Select the number of the picture profile that you want to copy to with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A.
Useful functions (Continued) Triangulating status GPS GPS reception status indicators Triangulating Triangulating The camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, and can acquire location information. The camcorder is receiving a strong GPS signal, and can acquire location information. • [GPS SETTING] is set to [ON] in the default setting. Movies recorded during triangulation by GPS will be recorded with location information. If you do not want to record location information, set [GPS SETTING] to [OFF].
Recording with the SMOOTH SLOW REC function Fast moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the general recording conditions, can be recorded in smooth moving slow-motion (25% slow). This is useful for recording fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing. [START TRIGGER]* [END TRIGGER] * The default setting is [START TRIGGER]. Press the SMOOTH SLOW REC button, then the START/STOP button. A recording of about 3 seconds is stretched to about 12 seconds and recorded as a slowmotion movie.
Useful functions (Continued) Recording with the Slow & Quick Motion function START/STOP button By recording with a frame rate that is different from the playback frame rate, you can record images to be played back as slow motion or quick motion images. The images recorded with the Slow & Quick Motion function will appear smoother than slow or fast-forward playback of images recorded at normal speed. You can use the Slow & Quick Motion function with high definition image quality (HD) only.
Preparation You must set the recording format and frame rate. 1 Press the MENU button C. 2 Select (CAMERA SET) t [S&Q MOTION] t [REC FORMAT] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial B. 3 Select a recording format. You can select one from 1080/50p PS, 1080/25p FX, or 1080/25p FH. 5 Select [ RETURN] t Press the S&Q button A, then the START/ STOP button. Recording starts. To stop Slow & Quick Motion recording Press the START/STOP button again.
Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (Last Scene Review) You can review the most recently recorded scene on the screen. Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons Some functions can be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a single function to any one of the ASSIGN 1 to 6 buttons. See “Menu items” (p. 68) on the function of each item. Default function of each ASSIGN button • ASSIGN 1: ZEBRA (p. 76) • ASSIGN 2: HISTOGRAM (p. 76) • ASSIGN 3: SMOOTH SLOW REC (p.
4 Select the function that you want to assign with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. 5 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. ASSIGN buttons 6 Select [ RETURN] with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A. the menu screen. Recording/Playback 7 Press the MENU button B to hide 1 Press the MENU button B. 2 Select (OTHERS) t [ASSIGN BUTTON] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A. 3 Select the ASSIGN button to which you want to assign a function with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
Playback VISUAL INDEX button POWER switch VOLUME buttons You can play back movies as follows: 1 Slide the POWER switch to ON. Press and hold the green button. 2 Press the VISUAL INDEX button. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears after a few seconds. Recording media Playback mode Previous Next Thumbnail (movie) Current movie data (p. 51) • You can turn on or off the time and date display on the thumbnails by pressing the DISPLAY button.
3 Play back movies. 1 Touch the recording media you want to play back. : Memory card : Flash memory unit 2 Touch the playback mode, and select the desired image quality of movies. Playback mode Recording/Playback : High definition image quality (HD) : Standard definition image quality (SD) 3 Touch twice the thumbnail of the movie you want to play back. You can also select the movie to be played back by pressing B/b/V/v buttons followed by pressing the EXEC button.
Playback (Continued) Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie. Stop Previous Slow/Fast reverse Next Slow/Fast forward Play/Pause b Notes • You may not be able to play back movies recorded on other camcorders. • If you touch the thumbnail and press the PLAY button, the most recently recorded or played scene is played back. z Tips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Touch / during pause to play back movies slowly.
2 Touch the playback mode, then select (still image). Playback mode Recording/Playback 3 Touch twice the thumbnail of the still image you want to view. The first touch will show the information on the still image at the lower part of the screen. A Date and time of recording B Resolution C Image size D GPS data Appears on a still image that was created from a movie recorded with [GPS SETTING] set to [ON] (default setting) on the [OTHERS] menu. Your camcorder displays the selected still image.
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder Displaying recording data (Data code) You can display information, including date, time, camera data and GPS triangulation data automatically stored during recording on the screen during playback. Press the DATA CODE button A during playback or pause. The screen changes like “date and time display t camera data display t GPS triangulation data t no display” as you press the button.
b Notes • The exposure correction value (EV), shutter speed, iris and flash on/off will be displayed during viewing still images. • When you play back the memory card on other devices, the camera data may be displayed incorrectly. Confirm the correct camera data on your camcorder. • When GPS triangulation data is displayed, latitude and longitude are displayed in the data code area. • If you record without receiving GPS data, bars such as [-- -- ----] will be displayed.
Connecting a monitor or a TV Playback image quality depends on the type of monitor or TV, or the jacks used to make the connection. Monitor/TV Component video cable (supplied) To component input jacks A/V connecting cable (supplied) HDMI cable (sold separately) To audio/video input jacks To HDMI input jack Signal flow Signals are output from the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT OUT jacks simultaneously. In the case of the A/V connecting cable connection, signals are output from the VIDEO OUT jack.
b Notes • Output resolution depends on the settings of [HDMI/COMPONENT]. HD/SD HD Output resolution HDMI OUT COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT 1080p/576i 1080p 1080p 576i 720p/576i 720p 720p 576i 1080i/576i 1080i 1080i 576i 576p 576p 576p 576i 576i 576i 576i 576i 1080p/576i 576i 576i 576i 720p/576i 576i 576i 576i 1080i/576i 576i 576i 576i 576p 576p 576p 576i 576i 576i 576i 576i • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
Editing Protecting recorded images (Protect) Protect movies and still images to avoid deleting them by mistake. 1 Press the MENU button when the VISUAL INDEX screen is displayed. 2 Select (EDIT) t [PROTECT] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 3 Touch the movies or still images to be protected. is displayed on the selected images. z Tips • Press and hold the image down to preview the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. • You can select up to 100 images at one time. 4 Touch t t .
Capturing still images from a movie You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a still image. 1 Press the MENU button while playing back movies. 2 Select • The recording media where you want to save still images should have enough free space. • The recording date and time of captured still images is the same as the recording date and time of the movies.
Dividing a movie You can divide a movie at a designated point. 1 Press the MENU button while playing back movies. 2 Select (EDIT) t [DIVIDE] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 3 Touch X at the point where you want to divide. After you select the point with X, make fine adjustment with these buttons. Returns to the beginning of the selected movie. 4 Touch . b Notes • You cannot restore movies once they are divided.
Deleting movies and still images You can free media space by deleting movies and still images from recording media. b Notes z Tips • Press and hold the image down to preview the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. • - appears at the upper right corner on the thumbnail of protected images. • No check box appears on the thumbnail of protected images. 4 Touch t t . Editing • You cannot restore images once they are deleted.
Copying movies/still images You can copy movies and still images between following recording media: Memory card t Flash memory unit Memory card t External media device Flash memory unit t Memory card Flash memory unit t External media device Get the recording media ready before the operation. 6 Touch the movies or still images to be copied. is displayed on the selected image. You can select multiple images. b Notes • If there is no image database file on the flash memory unit, you cannot copy movies.
Formatting the recording media Formatting deletes all data from the recording media to recover recordable free space. b Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation. • To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them (p. 87) before formatting the recording media. • Protected movies and still images are also deleted. Editing 1 Press the MENU button.
Preventing data on recording media from being recovered Unintelligible data will be written on recording media. Thus, it may become more difficult to recover any original data. Even if you format recording media, there may be some data remaining. Therefore, when you dispose of or transfer the recording media, it is recommended that you perform the [Empty] operation. b Notes • If you perform this operation, all stored data are deleted. To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them (p.
Repairing the image database file This function checks the database information and the consistency of movies and still images on the recording media, and repairs if any inconsistencies found. b Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select Editing (OTHERS) t [REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE] with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.
Using the Menu Operating the menu You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the screen. POWER switch V/v/B/b/EXEC buttons MENU button 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the icon of the desired menu is highlighted, then press the dial to select the menu. CAMERA SET (p. 71) REC/OUT SET (p. 73) AUDIO SET (p. 74) DISPLAY SET (p. 76) TC/UB SET (p. 79) OTHERS (p. 80) EDIT (p.
5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired setting is highlighted, then press the dial to confirm the setting. 6 Press the MENU button to hide b Notes • The available menu items vary depending on the context of your camcorder during recording or playback. Using the Menu the menu screen. To return to the previous screen, select [ RETURN].
. Menu items z: Functions that return to the default settings when you switch the format, perform the functions by the MENU button, or turn off the camcorder. : Functions that can be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons. (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 71) GAIN SET Sets gain values for H, M and L positions of the GAIN switch. AGC LIMIT Selects the upper limit for the Auto Gain Control (AGC). WB PRESET Selects the preset white balance.
DISPLAY OUTPUT Selects where to output the display information. (TC/UB SET) menu (p. 79) TC PRESET UB PRESET TC RUN TC MAKE UB TIME REC Sets the time code. Sets the user bits. Selects how the time code advances. Selects how the time code is recorded on the recording media. Saves the actual time in the user bits. (OTHERS) menu (p.
Menu items (Continued) (EDIT) menu (p. 58, 59, 60, 61, 62) PROTECT Protects movies and still images to avoid deleting them by mistake. DIVIDE DELETE PHOTO CAPTURE COPY Divides movies. Deletes images. Captures still images from movies. Copies movies or still images from a memory card to a flash memory unit. z Tips • You can display the [EDIT] menu by pressing the MENU button when the VISUAL INDEX or playback screen is displayed.
(CAMERA SET) menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SET/ STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 66 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. GAIN SET Default setting: You can use the preset white balance. For more details, see page 33.
Press the MENU button t select (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. STEADYSHOT ACTIVE Uses SteadyShot with more powerful effect. x TONE NEX-FS100EK/FS100PK only B STANDARD Uses SteadyShot under relatively stable condition. OFF Does not use SteadyShot. This setting is recommended when you use a tripod. b Notes • [ACTIVE] can be selected when recording movies using a lens with optical SteadyShot complying with [ACTIVE]. • You cannot set [STEADYSHOT] when an E16 mm F2.
(REC/OUT SET) menu Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 66 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select (REC/OUT SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. VIDEO OUT x HDMI/COMPONENT You can select the resolution of the output signal from the HDMI/COMPONENT jacks. 1080p/576i 720p/576i B 1080i/576i 576p 576i REC SET You can select a recording format.
(AUDIO SET) menu Settings for the audio recording ( AUDIO FORMAT/XLR SET, etc.) b Notes • When you view a movie recorded in standard definition image quality (SD) with [ WIDE REC] set to [ON] on a standard 4:3 TV, images may appear horizontally compressed while maintaining its original height. In such a case, select [LETTER BOX(16:9)] or [EDGE CROP].
MONO x INPUT2 TRIM Outputs in monaural. XLR SET x XLR AGC LINK You can select either linked or separate AGC (Auto Gain Control) of CH1 and CH2 when using an external microphone. B SEPARATE Separately applies the AGC for CH1/CH2. Sound inputs from CH1/CH2 will be recorded as separate sound. LINKED ( ) b Notes • This function is available when the CH1 and CH2 switches are set to AUTO and the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 switches are both set to MIC or both set to LINE (p. 35).
(DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings (MARKER/DISPLAY OUTPUT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 66 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. HISTOGRAM The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the image. B OFF Does not display the histogram. ON Displays a histogram.
z Tips • You can focus more easily using this function in combination with the expanded focus function (p. 30). • You can assign an ASSIGN button to work as [ON/OFF] (p. 48). MARKER x GUIDEFRAME B OFF Does not display the guide frame. ON You can display frame markers that help you to check horizontal and vertical positions of a subject. x ON/OFF B OFF Does not display markers. ON Displays markers. Markers are not recorded on the recording media. x CENTER OFF Does not display a center maker.
Press the MENU button t select (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. ZOOM DISPLAY B BAR Displays a bar that indicates the zoom position. NUMBER Iris value Shutter speed value Gain value z Tips • The settings appear on the screen during the manual adjustment regardless of the settings of this function. • indicates that the settings are automatically adjusted values. • The displayed settings are different from the settings that will be displayed when you press the DATA CODE button (p. 54).
(TC/UB SET) menu Time code settings (TC PRESET/UB PRESET, etc.) TC MAKE The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 66 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select (TC/UB SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. TC PRESET See page 44. UB PRESET TC RUN You can select how the time code advances. B REC RUN Advances the time code only during recording.
(OTHERS) menu Settings while recording or other basic settings (AREA SET/BEEP, etc.) GPS SETTING The default settings are marked with B. The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 66 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. See page 43. GPS INFORMATION The camcorder displays the triangulating information. Satellite icons ASSIGN BUTTON See page 48. CLOCK SET See page 21.
If data on your current location cannot be obtained When you cannot obtain your current location, a display that allows you to triangulate the location again appears. In this case, follow the instructions that appears on the LCD screen. To obtain your current location manually Touch [Update] to triangulate the location. To close the triangulating information screen Touch . The camcorder can maintain accurate time automatically by acquiring time information from the GPS system.
Press the MENU button t select (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. REC LAMP[F] (Recording lamp [front]) B ON Turns on the front camera recording lamp. OFF Turns off the front camera recording lamp. z Tips • You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 48). REC LAMP[R] (Recording lamp [rear]) B ON Turns on the rear camera recording lamp. OFF Turns off the rear camera recording lamp. z Tips • You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 48).
Connecting with another device Saving images on an external media device You can save movies and still images on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external hard disk drive. You can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device. b Notes • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the external media device. z Tips • You can import images saved on the external media device to your computer by using the supplied software “Content Management Utility.
Saving images on an external media device (Continued) 6 Select [MEMORY CARD] or [FMU] that contains the images you want to save. Images that have not yet been saved on an external media device are saved on the connected media device at this time. • This operation is available only when there are newly recorded images.
Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Use the USB cable to connect your camcorder to a DVD writer. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. 4 After the operation is completed, touch t [YES] on the camcorder screen. b Notes • Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. 5 Disconnect the USB cable.
Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect Express, with the A/V connecting cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. b Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger for this operation (p. 17).
Saving images with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows) Hard disk You can perform following operations using “Content Management Utility.” • Importing images to a computer • Viewing imported images • Detecting and correcting flash bands To save movies using a computer, install the software from the supplied CD-ROM “Content Management Utility” beforehand. Use commercially available software to edit images or create discs.
Saving images with a computer (Continued) Computer]), then double-click [SONYCMU(E:)] (CD-ROM). 4 Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [OK]. 5 When the install wizard screen appears, click [Next]. 6 Confirm the license agreement, and if you accept the terms, click [Next]. 7 Select the drive or folder to install the application, then click [Next]. qd Remove the CD-ROM from the computer.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the flow chart below. 1 Check your camcorder, referring to the items on pages 89 to 96. 2 Disconnect the power source, reconnect the power source after about 1 minute and turn on your camcorder. 3 Press the RESET button (p. 118) with a pointed object, then turn on your camcorder. This operation will reset the date, time and area settings. 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Troubleshooting (Continued) • The indicated figure may not be correct in certain circumstances. For example, when you open or close the LCD screen, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery. The battery pack discharges too quickly. • Ambient temperature is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Replace it with a new one (p. 15, 105).
Memory card/flash memory unit The camcorder does not operate with the memory card inserted. • The memory card was formatted on a computer. Format it on this camcorder (p. 63). The data file name is incorrect, or flashing. • The file is damaged. • Use a file format supported by your camcorder (p. 102). The recording media indicator is flashing. • Something wrong happened to recording media. Stop recording of all recording media, and repair the database file.
Troubleshooting (Continued) The camcorder does not keep the setting changes. • Some menu items return to the default setting when the power is turned off (p. 68). • The [EXPANDED FOCUS] setting are not stored. • You disconnected the power sources when the POWER switch was set to ON. Before disconnecting the battery or the AC Adaptor/Charger, set the POWER switch to OFF and make sure that the access lamp is turned off.
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen. • This phenomenon appears when using a slow shutter speed (p. 32). This is not a malfunction. The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked. • This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. Because of the way that the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions. Horizontal stripes appear on the image.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Playback Refer also to the “Memory card/flash memory unit” section (p. 91). The desired images cannot be found. Images cannot be played back. • Select the recording media and image quality of the image you want to play back on the VISUAL INDEX screen (p. 50). • Image data cannot be played back if you have modified file names or folders, or have edited the data on a computer (When viewing still images, the file name flashes). This is not a malfunction (p. 105).
Neither image nor sound is played back on the TV connected with the HDMI cable. • Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images. • Signals are not output from the HDMI OUT jack when the USB jack is connected. Neither image nor sound is played back on the TV, projector, or AV amplifier connected with the HDMI cable.
Troubleshooting (Continued) GPS The camcorder is not receiving a GPS signal. • Your camcorder may not be able to receive radio signals from GPS satellites because of obstructions. Bring your camcorder to an open area. For details on places where radio signals do not reach, see page 103. • When you use the camcorder where it is difficult to receive GPS signals, try the triangulating priority mode (p. 80). The triangulating location is different from the actual current location.
Troubleshooting Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators When an error occurs, a warning indicator appears on the LCD screen. You can fix some problems associated with the symptoms yourself. If the problem persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04:ss • The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 105).
Warning indicators and messages (Continued) (Warning indicator pertaining to a flash memory unit) Slow flashing • Free spaces for recording images are running out. For the flash memory unit you can use with your camcorder, see page 24. • No flash memory unit is attached (p. 24). Fast flashing • There are not enough free spaces for recording images. Delete unnecessary images (p. 61), or format the flash memory unit (p. 63) after storing the images on other media (p. 83).
Additional Information Recording time of movies Estimated time of recording and playback with each battery pack Estimated recording time of movies Recording time High definition image quality (HD) Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
Recording time of movies (Continued) Standard definition image quality (SD) (unit: minute) 1 GB 10 (10) 2 GB 25 (25) 640 × 360 dots/16:9 640 × 480 dots/4:3 Maximum continuous recording time The maximum continuous recording time for a movie is approximately 13 hours. 4 GB 55 (50) 8 GB 110 (100) Slow and Quick Motion 16 GB 225 (210) 32 GB 460 (420) Estimated recording time and playback stream length for movie content are as follows.
Using your camcorder abroad Power supply System You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor/ Charger supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/ 60 Hz range. PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay. SECAM Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. NTSC Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A.
File/folder structure on the memory card and the flash memory unit The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back movies and still images on the camcorder. * “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, flash memory unit **SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card A Image management files When you delete the files, you cannot record/play back the images correctly.
Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record an HD (high definition) signal, using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) On triangulating errors • If you move to another location right after setting [GPS SETTING] to [ON] in the menu, it may take a longer time for the camcorder to start triangulating, compared to when you stay in the same place. • Error caused by the position of GPS satellites The camcorder automatically triangulates your current location when the camcorder receives radio signals from 3 or more GPS satellites.
On image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on a memory card by your camcorder conform to the “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other devices (DCRTRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not conform to the universal standard. (These models are not sold in some regions.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) when your camcorder is in recording standby or playback pause. • Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times the expected recording time, and make trial recordings before making the actual recording. • Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant. About the remaining battery indicator • Check the level with the following indicators and % displayed on the LCD screen.
About handling of your camcorder On use and care x When not using your camcorder for a long time • Turn on the camcorder and record and play back images about once a month to keep it in an optimum state for a long time. • Use up the battery pack completely before storing it. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder and cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the ambient temperature (after about 1 hour). LCD screen • Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. • While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction. x To clean the LCD screen The LCD screen is covered with a coating.
camcorder after charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery. However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will not be affected as long as you are not recording the date. x Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger, and leave it with the POWER switch set to OFF for more than 24 hours. Removing dust from inside the viewfinder Remove dust inside the eye piece and viewfinder with a blower.
Specifications System Input/output connectors Video signal PAL color, CCIR standards HDTV 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 720/50p specification Video recording system HD image quality: MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 AVCHD format compatible (1080/50p: original format) SD image quality: MPEG-2 PS Audio recording system Linear PCM 2ch (48 kHz 16-bit) Dolby Digital 2ch (48 kHz 16-bit) Dolby Digital Stereo Creator employed Still image recording system DCF Ver. 2.0 Compatible Exif Ver. 2.
General AC Adaptor/Charger AC-VL1 Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor/Charger) Average power consumption During camera recording using the microphone ECM-XM1, LCD with normal brightness (using the E 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens*) 5.6 W When Flash Memory Unit HXRFMU128 is used, the average power consumption increases about 1.1 W. Power requirements AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 22 W Output voltage DC 8.
Specifications (Continued) E 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens (Supplied with NEX-FS100EK/ FS100PK) Lens E-mount lens When converted to a 35 mm still camera 28.8 mm - 320 mm (1 3/16 in. 12 5/8 in.) (16:9) 36 mm - 400 mm (1 7/16 in. 15 3/4 in.) (4:3) F-value F3.5-F6.3 SteadyShot Optical-shift biaxial-linear-drive and hall effect sensor Minimum focus* 0.30 m (W) - 0.50 m (T) (11 7/8 in. 19 3/4 in.) Maximum magnification ×0.35 Minimum f-stop f/22 - f/40 Filter diameter 67 mm (2 3/4 in.) Dimensions (approx. max.
Notes on the License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.
A Front recording lamp (82) The recording lamp flashes if the remaining capacity of recording media or battery is low. Q Tripod receptacles For attaching a tripod with a screw shorter than 5.5 mm (sold separately). B EXPANDED FOCUS button (30) C IRIS button (31) D Lens mount (18) Quick Reference E Image sensor F Lens lock pin G Lens contacts Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts.
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A Hook for shoulder strap B LCD HOLD dial (14) C Flash memory unit RELEASE lever (24) D Flash memory unit mount (24) E Flash memory unit jack F Grip respectable (12) G START/STOP button (26) H Lens release button (18) I Expansion receptacles For 1/4-20UNC screws J Accessory shoe (15) K Tape measure hook (14) L Image sensor position index M Focusing ring (29) (NEX-FS100EK/ FS100PK) N Zooming ring (29) (NEX-FS100EK/ FS100PK) O Zoom lock switch (NEX-FS100EK/ FS100PK
A LCD screen/touch panel (14) 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 (37) Quick Reference E Rear recording lamp (82) The recording lamp flashes if the remaining capacity of recording media or battery is low.
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A INPUT 1 switch (35) B CH1 (INPUT 1/INPUT 2) switch (35) C CH1 (AUTO/MAN) switch (35) D AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (35) E INPUT 2 switch (35) F CH2 (INPUT 1/INPUT 2) switch (35) G CH2 (AUTO/MAN) switch (35) H AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial (35) I Playback control buttons (PREV/ PLAY*/NEXT/STOP/PAUSE/SCAN/ SLOW) (50) J V/v/B/b/EXEC buttons (66) K POWER switch (21) L START/STOP button (26) M RESET button If you press the RESET button, all settings including the clock setting (
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.
Screen indicators Bottom Center Upper right Upper left Indicator Meaning GPS triangulating status (43) PEAKING (76) ZEBRA (76) STEADYSHOT (72) Bottom Manual focus (29) 9 ~ Upper left Indicator 100% Meaning Remaining battery Picture profile (38) F3.5 Iris (31) 9dB Gain (31) 50 Shutter speed (32) / SET (28), REC FORMAT (28) Manual volume control (37) WIDE REC (73) AUDIO FORMAT (74) Center -2.
Quick Reference Index A COLOR LEVEL .................. 41 GAMMA ..............................40 AC Adaptor/Charger.............15 COLOR MODE ................... 41 GPS.......................................43 Access lamp ..........................24 COLOR PHASE .................. 41 GPS INFORMATION..........80 Accessory shoe .....................15 Connect GPS SETTING .....................43 GUIDEFRAME ....................77 AE SHIFT.......................71, 92 Computer .....................
Index (Continued) LAST SCENE button ...........48 PEAKING...................... 76, 92 SMOOTH SLOW REC........ 45 Last Scene Review ...............48 PHOTO CAPTURE............. 59 Specifications .....................110 LCD BRIGHT ......................78 Picture profile ...................... 38 Status check.......................... 55 Lens ..............................18, 108 PICTURE PROFILE button ............................................. 38 STATUS CHECK button ..... 55 M Playback....
WB OUTDOOR LEVEL......71 WB PRESET ........................71 WB SHIFT............................42 WB TEMP SET ....................71 White balance .......................33 White balance memory switch ..............................................34 WHT BAL button .................33 Wireless Remote Commander ............................................119 X XLR AGC LINK ..................75 XLR SET ..............................75 Z ZEBRA ...........................76, 92 ZOOM DISPLAY.................
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