4-424-111-11(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 NEX-FS700U/FS700UK/FS700E/FS700EK/FS700/FS700K
Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Notes on use Using the camcorder for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
this case, a message appears on the LCD screen (p. 117). On recording • In order to stabilize memory card operation, it is recommended that you format the memory card when you use it with your camcorder for the first time. All data recorded on the memory card will be erased by formatting, and cannot be recovered. Save important data on the memory card on other media such as a computer, before formatting the memory card.
Read this first (Continued) this happens, save images on a separate recordable media, such as a disc or computer, then format the recording media (p. 80). About the operation of the camcorder You can operate the camcorder using the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 28, 82), V/v/B/ b/EXEC buttons (p. 82), and the touch panel. However, you cannot use the touch panel to make some settings such as the MENU items. About this manual • Operations in the manual are described using the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.
Identifying parts and controls Body The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A Front recording lamp (102) The recording lamp flashes if the remaining capacity of recording media or battery is low. B Expansion receptacles For 1/4-20UNC screws (shorter than 5.
A Hook for cable stopper/shoulder strap To attach a cable stopper (supplied) B Cable clamp Attach a cable stopper (supplied) to the hooks for cable stopper/shoulder strap. C Flash memory unit RELEASE lever (32) D Flash memory unit mount (32) E Flash memory unit jack F Grip respectable (27) G Lens release button (22) H PHOTO button (33) I START/STOP button (33) J MODE button (33) K Lens mount (21) L Image sensor M Lens contacts Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts.
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A LCD screen/touch panel (29) B REMOTE jack The REMOTE jack is used for controlling playback, etc. on the video device and peripherals connected to it. C i (headphones) jack For connecting stereo mini-jack headphones. D HEADPHONE MONITOR switch (55) E Rear recording lamp (102) The recording lamp flashes if the remaining capacity of recording media or battery is low.
A INPUT 1 switch (53) B CH1 (INPUT 1/INPUT 2) switch (53) C CH1 (AUTO/MAN) switch (53) D AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (53) S VOLUME buttons* (66) * VOLUME+ button, and PLAY button have raised tactile dots for your convenience in locating the buttons.
Identifying parts and controls (Continued) Lens (supplied with NEX-FS700UK/FS700EK/FS700K) A Front lens cap B Zoom lock switch C Rear lens cap D Zooming ring (36) E Hood index F Focusing ring (37) G Mounting index (21) H Focal-length scale I Focal-length index J Lens contacts Do not touch or dirty the lens contacts.
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 Center Upper right Upper left Indicator Meaning >9999 Number of recordable still images Bottom Bottom 100% Meaning 1/64ND 1/16ND 1/4ND ND filter Face detection [ON] Upper left Indicator Indicator ISO800 ISO Meaning PEAKING (96) Remaining battery ZEBRA (96) / SET (43), REC FORMAT (42) WIDE REC (92) STEADYSHOT (90) Manual focus (37) 9 ~ Image size Center Indicator Meaning z AE/AF lock Picture profile (56) F3.
Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed while recording. However, you can check them by pressing the DATA CODE button (p. 70).
Table of Contents Read this first ........................................................................................... 2 Identifying parts and controls ................................................................... 5 Body ...................................................................................................... 5 Lens (supplied with NEX-FS700UK/FS700EK/FS700K) ...................... 10 Wireless Remote Commander.............................................................
Adjusting the color tone ..........................................................................47 Adjusting the white balance................................................................ 47 Adjusting the black balance ............................................................... 48 Slow & Quick Motion recording ..............................................................49 Recording with the Slow & Quick Motion function ..............................
Table of Contents (Continued) Menu items ............................................................................................ 84 (CAMERA SET) menu .................................................................... 88 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SET/ STEADYSHOT, etc.) (REC/OUT SET) menu ................................................................... 92 Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT) (AUDIO SET) menu ...................
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. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 72, 106) AC Adaptor (AC-PW10) (1) (p. 20) USB cable (1) (p. 104, 107) USB Adaptor Cable (1) (p. 104) Large LCD viewfinder (1) (p. 30) Getting Started Charger (AC-VL1) (1) (p. 19) Power cord (mains lead) (2) (p. 19) Large eyecup (1) (p.
Step 1: Checking supplied items (Continued) Body cap (attached to the camcorder) (1) (p. 21) Only for NEX-FS700UK/FS700EK/ FS700K Zoom lens (E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS) (1) (p. 21) Cable stopper (1) (p. 7) Handle (1) (attached to the camcorder) (p. 25) Lens hood (1) (p. 23) Front lens cap (1), rear lens cap (1) (attached to the lens) (p. 21) Microphone holder (1) (p.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) with the supplied Charger. b Notes • You can use a large capacity battery pack, NPF770 (supplied) or NP-F970 (sold separately), with your camcorder. You cannot use NP-F570. Power cord (mains lead) The charge lamp turns off (normal charge). If you continue charging 1 more hour after the charge lamp turns off, you can use the battery a little longer (full charge).
Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) To remove the battery pack Using an outside power source Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Push the BATT RELEASE (battery release) button and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. By using the supplied AC Adaptor, you can use the camcorder on AC power (house current), without worrying about running out of power.
Step 3: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to attach a lens using the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens that comes with NEX-FS700UK/FS700EK/ FS700K. Hold the camcorder body with the front end downward, and quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camcorder body. Mounting indexes (white) camcorder body and the rear lens cap from the lens. b Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.
Step 3: Attaching the lens (Continued) Removing the lens 1 While pressing the lens release button all the way in, turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. When you remove the lens, make sure that you hold both of the lens and the camcorder body. b Notes • When changing the lens, if dust or debris adheres to the glass surface of the mount, it may appear on the image, depending on the shooting conditions.
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. Mount adaptor Using a mount adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold separately) to your camcorder. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the mount adaptor.
Step 3: Attaching the lens (Continued) LA-EA2 • It may take a long time or may be difficult for the camcorder to focus, depending on the lens used or the subject.
Step 4: Attaching the handle, microphone and grip Attaching the handle The handle is attached to the camcorder at the factory. Removing the handle Remove the handle using the reversed procedure for attaching. z Tips 1 Slide the handle into the accessory shoe in the direction of the arrow. • The screw holes of the handle are for 1/420UNC screws (22 mm in length).
Step 4: Attaching the handle, microphone and grip (Continued) Attaching the microphone Attach the microphone holder to the handle. 4 Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT 2 jack F. Put the microphone cable into the cable clamp A. If the light to the lens is blocked Certain types of microphone may block the light to the lens. If this happens, change the position of the accessory shoe and the microphone holder.
5 Attach the microphone holder to the accessory shoe that has been moved to the back of the handle. Grip buttons The grip has the following buttons. Attaching the grip You can rotate the grip to suit shooting angles. B Zoom lever (This is for future function enhancement, and not available at time of purchase.) Getting Started A IRIS PUSH AUTO button (p. 43) C PHOTO button (p. 33) D EXPANDED FOCUS button (p. 38) E START/STOP button (p.
Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time Turning on the camcorder Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button. When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears. SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Press and hold the green button. MENU button When you set the date and time again, press the MENU button, and select (OTHERS) t [CLOCK SET]. 1 Select your area by turning the To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF.
Step 6: Adjusting the LCD screen 2 Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. Using the LCD screen The LCD panel is placed above the centerline of the lens, on the same angle as the lens views the subject, so the subject will be captured as you see it. The LCD screen can be rotated right or left, allowing a person other than the camera operator to see the image. The clock starts.
Step 6: Adjusting the LCD screen (Continued) Using the LCD screen with the large LCD viewfinder attached You can use the LCD screen as a viewfinder by attaching the large LCD viewfinder to the LCD screen. Adjusting the viewfinder lens Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that you can see the image in the viewfinder clearly.
Step 7: Preparing the recording media Memory card Types of memory cards you can use in your camcorder SD Speed Class “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2)* - SD memory card** SDHC memory card** Class 4 or faster SDXC memory card** Types of memory cards you can use with Slow & Quick Motion recording and Super Slow Motion recording Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks.
Step 7: Preparing the recording media (Continued) Flash memory unit You can attach a flash memory unit HXRFMU128 (sold separately) to your camcorder for recording movies. To remove the flash memory unit Turn off the power, then while sliding the RELEASE lever, remove the flash memory unit in the direction of the arrow. RELEASE lever While sliding the RELEASE lever, align the mark on the camcorder with the one on the flash memory unit, and slide the flash memory unit in the direction of the arrow.
Recording Recording Front recording lamp MODE button Recording Rear recording lamp POWER switch START/STOP button START/STOP button PHOTO button Recording movies Your camcorder records movies on a memory card and/or a flash memory unit. The factory setting of recording movies is high definition image quality (HD). Do the following steps to record movies. 1 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button. 2 Make sure that the (Movie) lamp is lit.
Recording (Continued) 3 Press the START/STOP button. [STBY] t [REC] The recording lamp lights up during recording. To stop the movie recording, press the START/STOP button again. b Notes • When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red, your camcorder is reading or writing data on recording media. Do not shake or apply strong force to your camcorder, do not turn the power off, and do not remove the recording media, battery pack or the AC Adaptor. The image data may be destroyed.
• When [ SIMULTANEOUS REC] is [ON], movies are recorded on both media, irrespective of the [MEDIA SELECT] setting. To record movies only on the memory card or the flash memory unit 1 Press MENU t select (REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [ SIMULTANEOUS REC] t [OFF] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 2 Select (REC/OUT SET) t [MEDIA SELECT] t [MEMORY CARD] or [FMU] (flash memory unit). z Tips • A message appears if an access error occurred while the camcorder was accessing the recording media.
Recording (Continued) Zooming Turn the zooming ring right or left to decide on the size of the subject in your image. Zooming must be done before focusing. b Notes • The available operations and operating methods depend on the lens attached. Refer to the operating manuals that come with your lens. • Do not grab or apply a strong force to the lens cylinder that rolls out when zooming. The lens may be damaged. z Tips • You can change the zoom indicator (p. 98).
Adjusting the focus You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases. – To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops. – To record horizontal stripes. – To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background. – When you want to focus on a subject in the background. 1 During recording or standby, set the FOCUS switch C to MAN. 9 appears. 2 Rotate the focusing ring A and adjust the focus.
Adjusting the focus (Continued) To measure the precise recording distance Tape measure hook Focus hold Set the FOCUS switch C to AUTO, then press and hold the FOCUS HOLD/PUSH AUTO button B. The image is shot with the focus fixed at the point you start to press the FOCUS HOLD/PUSH AUTO button. Keep the button pressed to shoot. If you release the button, the setting returns to auto focusing.
b Notes • Even though the image appears expanded on the LCD screen, the recorded image is not expanded. z Tips • You can change the magnification ratio with [EXPANDED FOCUS MAG] (p. 97). • You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 64). You can focus on the point where you touch on the LCD screen. 1 Press the MENU button E. 2 Select (CAMERA SET) t [SPOT FOCUS] with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial D. 3 Touch the point to be focused on the LCD screen.
Adjusting the focus (Continued) To cancel face detection Move the selection cursor (orange colored frame) onto the frame (double frame) on the priority face, using the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D, then press the dial. b Notes • Faces may not be detected depending on the recording environment, the condition of the subject or the settings. • You may not be able to get the proper effect in some recording environments. If this happens, set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF].
4 Record with focus transition. 1 Press the ASSIGN 4 button repeatedly to show the [EXEC] screen. 2 Press the START/STOP button. 3 Press the ASSIGN 5 button to record with FOCUS-A, and press the ASSIGN 6 button to record with FOCUS-B. The focus shifts from the current position to the registered position. – Set the POWER switch to OFF. – Remove the lens. – Zoom the lens. z Tips • You can shift the focus from FOCUS-A to FOCUS-B-registered positions, or vice versa.
Changing the recording setting/image size Selecting the recording format for high definition image quality (HD) You can select the recording format (bitrate, image size, frame rate, scanning system). The default setting is as follows: NEX-FS700U/FS700UK: NEX-FS700E/FS700EK/FS700/FS700K: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select (REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [ REC FORMAT] t a desired format with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.
Adjusting the brightness Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD) You can adjust the brightness by controlling the amount of light, etc., using iris, gain, ISO sensitivity, shutter speed or ND filter. You can select the desired image quality from the high definition image quality (HD) or the standard definition image quality (SD) ([ ] is the default setting). Change the image quality according to the recording situation or the playback device.
Adjusting the brightness (Continued) 2 Press the IRIS button D. next to the iris value disappears. z Tips • The range of focus, an important effect of the aperture, is called the depth of field. The depth of field gets shallower as the aperture is opened, and deeper as the aperture is closed. Use the aperture creatively to obtain the desired effect in your photography. Adjusting the gain/ISO sensitivity Iris value 3 Adjust the iris with the iris ring B.
3 Set the gain/ISO switch F to H, M or L. The gain value or ISO value set for the selected gain/ISO switch position appears on the LCD screen. You can set the gain value or ISO value for each gain/ISO switch position from [GAIN SET] or [ISO SET] of the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 88). 2 Press the SHUTTER SPEED button G to highlight the shutter speed value. Shutter speed value Press the GAIN/ISO button E. The gain value or ISO value disappears, or appears next to the gain value or ISO value.
Adjusting the brightness (Continued) z Tips • It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended. • When recording under fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, or mercury lamps, the picture may flicker or change colors, or may have horizontal bands of noise. You may be able to improve the situation by adjusting the shutter speed. • You can switch the shutter speed display between seconds and degrees ([SHUTTER DISPLAY], p. 98).
Adjusting the color tone Adjusting the white balance 3 Set the white balance memory switch B to any one of PRESET/A/B. x Setting the A/B value Select A or B for recording with the white balance setting stored in memory A or B. See page 48 on how to store the adjusted value. x To use the PRESET value of white balance Select (CAMERA SET) t [WB PRESET] t a desired setting. Setting value You can adjust and fix the white balance according to the lighting conditions of recording environment.
Adjusting the color tone (Continued) 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). You can also set the white balance offset value from the menu ([WB OUTDOOR LEVEL], [WB TEMP SET], p. 89). • You can change the color temperature. Press the (one push) button C when [MANU WB TEMP] is set.
Slow & Quick Motion recording START/STOP button 1 Press the MENU button C. 2 Select (CAMERA SET) t [SLOW & QUICK] t [S&Q MOTION] t [FRAME RATE]/[REC FORMAT] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial B. [FRAME RATE]: You can select the recording frame rate from the following.
Slow & Quick Motion recording (Continued) To stop Slow & Quick Motion recording When selecting [50i] Press the START/STOP button again. To change the frame rate setting During standby, press and hold the S&Q button A, then change the value with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial B. To cancel the setting, press and hold the S&Q button again.
b Notes [REC TIMING]: You can select the timing to start recording when pressing the START/STOP button. START/STOP button START TRIGGER END TRIGGER Recording • You must use “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media or SD card Class 10 or faster for Super Slow Motion recording. • When recording with the Super Slow Motion recording function, your camcorder may continue recording for some time (approximately 6 minutes at most) after you press the START/STOP button to stop recording.
Slow & Quick Motion recording (Continued) To change the frame rate setting During standby, press and hold the S&Q button A, then change the value of the frame rate with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial B. To cancel the setting, press and hold the S&Q button again. If you missed a scene you wished to record To discontinue recording, touch [Cancel] on the recording screen. The contents you have recorded are not saved. This is convenient when you wish to start recording again soon.
Audio setup b Notes The following jacks, switches and dials allow you to set the sound to be recorded. See page 26 on connecting the microphones. Recording • Super Slow Motion recording is available only when the AUTO/MANUAL switch D is set to MANUAL. Note that iris, gain and shutter speed are fixed to manual. • When selecting [960] ([800]) on [FRAME RATE], the image to be displayed and recorded is approximately half the field angle.
Audio setup (Continued) Recording sound via the supplied microphone The sound will be recorded in monaural. 1 Attach the supplied microphone (p. 26) and connect it to the INPUT 2 jack J. 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 INPUT 2 CH1 CH2 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 CH1 CH2 INPUT 2 CH1 CH2 z Tips • When you use a stereo microphone (2 XLR plugs), connect the L (left) channel plug to the INPUT 1 jack, and the R (right) channel plug to the INPUT 2 jack. Set the CH1 switch to INPUT 1, and the CH2 switch to INPUT 2.
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, then press the dial. To change the picture profile You can change the settings stored in [PP1] through [PP6]. 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button B. Recording 2 Select the PICTURE PROFILE number with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial. 3 Select [SETTING] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial. 4 Select an item to be adjusted with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial.
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 for movies [STILL] Standard gamma curve for still images [CINE1] Makes soft color images by decreasing dark area contrast and sharpening bright area tone changes (HG4609G33 equivalent).
KNEE To set knee point and slope for video signal compression to prevent over-exposure by limiting signals in high intensity areas of the subject to the dynamic range of your camcorder. When selecting [CINE1], [CINE2], [CINE3], [CINE4] or [STILL] in [GAMMA], [KNEE] is set to [OFF] even if [MODE] is set to [AUTO]. To use functions in [KNEE], set [MODE] to [MANUAL]. Description and settings [MODE] Selects a mode either automatic or manual. [AUTO] : Sets the knee point and slope automatically.
Useful functions (Continued) COLOR PHASE To set the color phase. Item Description and settings -7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish) COLOR DEPTH To set the color depth for each color phase. This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors. The color looks deeper as you increase the setting value to more positive side, and lighter as you decrease the value to more negative side. This function is effective even if you set [COLOR LEVEL] to [-8] (black and white).
DETAIL To set items for the detail. Item Description and settings [LEVEL] Sets the detail level. -7 to +7 [MANUAL SET] [ON/OFF] Continued , Recording : Turns on and off the manual detail adjustment. Set to [ON] to enable the manual detail adjustment (automatic optimization will not be performed). [V/H BALANCE] : Sets the vertical (V) and horizontal (H) balance of DETAIL.
Useful functions (Continued) 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 56 for the location of the buttons. 1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button B. 2 Select the picture profile number that you want to copy from with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial.
2 Select [PRESET] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 3 Select the first 2 digits with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 4 Set other digits by repeating step 3. 5 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. To reset the user bit Preventing accidental operation (HOLD switch) This is useful to prevent recording errors by accidental operation. • If the setting is changed when the function is locked, the change comes into effect when the lock is canceled.
Useful functions (Continued) To stop reviewing the last scene Press the LAST SCENE button during playback. The camcorder returns to standby mode. b Notes • If you edit the movie or remove the recording media after you stop recording, the Last Scene Review function may not work correctly. • Last Scene Review is not available during Super Slow Motion. z Tips • You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 64).
3 Select the ASSIGN button to which you want to assign a function with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial. • [--------] appears if no function is assigned to the ASSIGN button. • If you selected [FOCUS TRANSITION], select [YES] and jump to step 5. ASSIGN buttons 4 Select the function that you want 5 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH Recording to assign with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A, then press the dial. EXEC dial A, then press the dial. z Tips 1 Press the MENU button B.
Playback Playback VISUAL INDEX button POWER switch VOLUME buttons Playing back movies 1 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing 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. 67) • You can turn on or off the date and time 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 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 • If you touch the thumbnail and press the PLAY button, the most recently recorded or played scene is played back. z Tips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Touch / during pause to play back movies slowly. • As you repeat touching .
Playing back still images View still images. 1 Touch the recording media you want to view on the VISUAL INDEX screen. : Memory card : Flash memory unit 2 Touch the playback mode, then select (still image). Playback mode Playback 3 Touch twice the thumbnail of the still image you want to view. The first touch of the thumbnail will show the information on the still image at the lower part of the LCD screen.
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder Displaying recording data (Data code) You can display information, including date, time and camera data automatically stored during recording on the screen during playback. Press the DATA CODE button A during playback or pause. The screen changes in the order, date and time display t camera data display t no display with each press of the button. Changing the screen display You can display information such as time code, etc., on the image.
b Notes • The exposure correction value (EV), shutter speed, iris, ISO sensitivity and flash on/off are displayed during viewing still images. • When you play back the memory card on other devices, the camera data may be displayed incorrectly. Confirm the correct camera data on your camcorder. 1 Press the STATUS CHECK button E. Checking the settings in your camcorder (Status check) 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial C until a desired display shows up on the LCD screen.
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.
Output resolution When [OUTPUT SELECT] is set to [SDI/HDMI/COMPONENT], output resolution depends on the setting of [SDI/HDMI/COMPONENT] on [VIDEO OUT].
Connecting a monitor or a TV (Continued) [SDI/HDMI/ COMPONENT] setting HD/SD SD Output resolution SDI OUT COMPONENT OUT HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT 1080p/576i 576i 576i 576i No output 720p/576i 576i 576i 576i No output 1080i/576i 576i 576i 576i No output 576p No output 576p 576p No output 576i 576i 576i 576i No output ** When outputting movies recorded with 25p on [ REC FORMAT], the output resolution differs depending on the [25p OUTPUT] setting on [VIDEO OUT], as follows.
Editing Protecting recorded movies and still images (Protect) Protect movies and still images to avoid deleting them by mistake. 1 Press the MENU button when the VISUAL INDEX screen is displayed. 2 Select (EDIT) t [PROTECT] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 3 Touch the movies or still images to be protected. Editing is displayed on the selected images. • Press and hold the image down to preview the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. • You can select up to 100 images at one time.
Dividing a movie You can divide a movie at a designated point. 1 Press the MENU button while playing back movies. 2 Select (EDIT) t [DIVIDE] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 3 Touch X at the point where you want to divide. After you select the point with X, make fine adjustment with these buttons. Returns to the beginning of the selected movie. 4 Touch t . 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. • - appears at the upper right corner on the thumbnail of protected images. • No check box appears on the thumbnail of protected images. b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are deleted. • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the recording media that contains the movies or still images from your camcorder during the operation. It may damage the recording media.
Copying movies and still images You can copy movies and still images between following recording media: Memory card y Flash memory unit Memory card t External media device Flash memory unit t External media device Get the recording media ready before the operation. 6 Touch the movies or still images to be copied. is displayed on the selected image. b Notes • If there is no image database file on the flash memory unit, you cannot copy movies.
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.
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 to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation. • To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them (p. 107) before formatting the recording media. • Protected movies and still images are also deleted. 1 Press the MENU button.
Repairing the image database file 5 Touch [Empty] t . 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 b Notes • It may take from several minutes to several hours to empty recording media, depending on the capacity. You can check the actual time required on the LCD screen. • If you stop the operation while [Executing...
Using the Menu Operating the menu You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the LCD screen. V/v/B/b/EXEC buttons MENU button 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the icon of the desired menu is highlighted, then press the dial to select the menu. CAMERA SET (p. 88) REC/OUT SET (p. 92) AUDIO SET (p. 94) DISPLAY SET (p. 95) TC/UB SET (p. 99) OTHERS (p. 101) EDIT (p.
4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired setting is highlighted, then press the dial to confirm the setting. 5 Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen. To return to the previous screen, select [ RETURN]. • The available menu items vary depending on the context of your camcorder during recording or playback. • Items and setting values not available due to other settings, are grayed out.
Menu items The function and setting value of each menu item are as follows. The default settings are marked with B. SLOW & QUICK (CAMERA SET) GAIN/ISO SEL GAIN SET (p.
FOCUS TRANSITION TRANSITION TIME 3.5sec - 90.0sec (B4.0sec) [50i] B1080/25p FX, 1080/25p FH, 1080/50p PS, 1080/50i FX, 1080/50i FH, 1080/50i HQ, 1080/50i LP, 720/50p FX, 720/50p FH START TIMER BOFF, 5sec - 20sec REC LINK BOFF, FOCUS-A, FOCUS-B SPOT FOCUS FACE DETECTION AF MICRO ADJUSTMENT COLOR BAR BOFF, ON ON/OFF BOFF, ON SIMULTANEOUS REC BON, OFF AMOUNT -20 - +20 (B0) WIDE REC BON, OFF BMEMORY CARD, FMU B3:2(7.0M), 16:9(8.
Menu items (Continued) VIDEO OUT OUTPUT SELECT BSDI/HDMI/ COMPONENT, VIDEO SDI/HDMI/ COMPONENT [60i] B1080p/480i, 720p/480i, 1080i/480i, 480p, 480i (AUDIO SET) INPUT1 TRIM -18dB - +12dB (B0dB) [50i] B1080p/576i, 720p/576i, 1080i/576i, 576p, 576i INPUT1 WIND BOFF, ON INPUT2 TRIM -18dB - +12dB (B0dB) 24p/30p OUTPUT*2 B24p/30p, 24PsF/30PsF, 60p(Pull Down) INPUT2 WIND BOFF, ON 3 25p OUTPUT* B25p, 25PsF, 50p(Pull Down) DOWN CONVERT TYPE BSQUEEZE, LETTER BOX(16:9), EDGE CROP WIDE CONVERT BSQUEEZE, LETTE
MARKER ON/OFF BOFF, ON CENTER BON, OFF ASPECT BOFF, 4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 15:9, 1.66:1, 1.85:1, 2.
(CAMERA SET) menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SET/ STEADYSHOT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. See page 82 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. z Tips • The setting is available when [GAIN/ISO SEL] is set to [GAIN] in movie mode. • The value can be set separately from the one set in [ISO SET]. ISO SET You can set ISO values for H, M and L positions of the Gain/ISO switch.
AGC LIMIT You can select the upper limit for the Auto Gain Control (AGC). BOFF, 27dB - 0dB (3dB increments) WB PRESET You can use the preset white balance. For more details, see page 47. WB OUTDOOR LEVEL b Notes • This function is not effective while you adjust the gain manually. z Tips • The setting is available when [GAIN/ISO SEL] is set to [GAIN] in movie mode. • The value can be set separately from the one set in [AUTO ISO LIMIT]. AUTO ISO LIMIT You can select the upper limit when ISO AUTO is set.
Press the MENU button t select (CAMERA SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. z Tips • You can assign [ON/OFF] to an ASSIGN button (p. 64). STEADYSHOT Only when attaching the lens with SteadyShot. You can set the camera shake reduction in movie mode. B STANDARD ( ) Uses SteadyShot under relatively stable condition. ACTIVE ( ) Uses SteadyShot with more powerful effect. OFF ( ) Does not use SteadyShot. This setting is recommended when you use a tripod.
AF MICRO ADJUSTMENT When you use the LA-EA2 mount adaptor (sold separately) and an A-mount lens, you can register a specific focal setting for that lens. x ON/OFF B OFF Deactivates AF micro adjustment. ON Activates AF micro adjustment. COLOR BAR x ON/OFF B OFF Does not display color bars. ON Displays color bars on the LCD screen, records them on recording media, and outputs audio tone signals. This function helps you to adjust colors when you view movies recorded with your camcorder on a TV or a monitor.
(REC/OUT SET) menu Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT) The default settings are marked with B. See page 82 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select (REC/OUT SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. REC SET x / SET See page 43. VIDEO OUT x OUTPUT SELECT You can select where to output images. B SDI/HDMI/COMPONENT VIDEO x SDI/HDMI/COMPONENT You can select the resolution of the output signal from the SDI/HDMI/COMPONENT jacks.
x 25p OUTPUT (when selecting [50i]) You can set the output format when selecting [1080/25p FX] or [1080/25p FH] in [ REC FORMAT] B 25p 25PsF 50p(Pull Down) x DOWN CONVERT TYPE You can select a down convert type when you down-covert video signal. Use this function for outputting movies and still images recorded in 16:9. B SQUEEZE Outputs a horizontally compressed image while maintaining its original height.
(AUDIO SET) menu Settings for the audio recording ( AUDIO FORMAT/XLR SET, etc.) XLR SET The default settings are marked with B. See page 82 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select (AUDIO SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. You can set the audio format for high definition image quality (HD) recording. ) Records in Linear PCM system. DOLBY DIGITAL ( B SEPARATE Separately applies the AGC for CH1/CH2. Sound inputs from CH1/CH2 will be recorded as separate sound.
(DISPLAY SET) menu You can set INPUT 2 in the same way as INPUT 1. z Tips The default settings are marked with B. See page 82 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.
Press the MENU button t select (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. z Tips ZEBRA You can display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness. x ON/OFF B OFF Does not display the zebra pattern. ON ( and the brightness level) The zebra pattern is not recorded with the image. x LEVEL You can select the brightness level. B70 to 100 or 100+ • You can focus more easily using this function in combination with the expanded focus function (p. 38).
CAMERA DATA DISPLAY x GUIDEFRAME B OFF Does not display the guide frame. ON Displays the guide frame. You can check the horizontal and vertical aspect of a subject. OFF Does not display the iris, gain, ISO sensitivity and shutter speed settings. B ON Constantly displays the iris, gain, ISO sensitivity and shutter speed settings on the LCD screen. b Notes z Tips • You can display all types of markers at the same time.
Press the MENU button t select (DISPLAY SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. z Tips • You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 64). ZOOM DISPLAY B BAR Displays a bar that indicates the zoom position. NUMBER Displays a number (0 through 99) that indicates the zoom position. – With a frame rate of 50 selected in [ REC FORMAT], when the shutter speed is 1/50, the shutter angle is 360 degrees.
(TC/UB SET) menu ALL OUTPUT Outputs information to the SDI OUT, HDMI OUT, COMPONENT OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks, and the LCD screen. Zebra, peaking and the frame on the face are also output. b Notes • Only the time code, zebra, peaking and the frame on the face are output when [MARKER] is set to [ON] and a marker is displayed on the LCD screen. Time code settings (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC FORMAT, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. See page 82 for details on selecting menu items.
Press the MENU button t select (TC/UB SET) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. TC RUN You can select how the time code advances. B REC RUN B OFF Does not save the actual time in the user bit code. Advances the time code only during recording. Select this setting to record the time code sequentially from the last time code of the previous recording. b Notes FREE RUN • The last 2 digits are fixed to 00 when it is set to [ON]. Advances the time code regardless of operation of your camcorder.
(OTHERS) menu Settings while recording or other basic settings (AREA SET/BEEP, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. See page 82 for details on selecting menu items. Press the MENU button t select (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. CAMERA PROFILE You can save up to 99 camera profile settings in a memory card for easy recall at any time. In addition, if you should require multiple camcorders with the same settings, you can load the desired settings to all cameras via the memory card.
Press the MENU button t select (OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. ASSIGN BUTTON See page 64. CLOCK SET See page 28. AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. When you use your camcorder abroad, you can adjust the clock to the local time. z Tips • You can set this item only when the interlace scanning system is selected. • When zebra or peaking is activated, the date and time characters are affected by the signal, but properly recorded on images.
HOLD SW MODE You can set what functions will be locked when the HOLD switch is set to ON. FULL Locks all functions. B EXCEPT REC Locks all functions except the START/ STOP button and PHOTO button. EXCEPT REC+CAMERA Locks all functions except the START/ STOP button, PHOTO button and camera function*.
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 also 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.
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. Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder When the camcorder is connected to the external media device, the images saved in the external media device are displayed on the LCD screen of the camcorder.
Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. You can copy images on your camcorder onto a disc or video cassette, by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder with the A/V connecting cable. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. b Notes • High definition image quality (HD) movies will be copied with standard definition image quality (SD). 3 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.
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) 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]. To disconnect your camcorder from the computer 1 Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer t [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. 7 Select the drive or folder to install the application, then click [Next].
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 109 to 116. 2 Disconnect the power source, reconnect the power source after about 1 minute and turn on your camcorder. 3 Press the RESET button (p. 9) 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 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. 19, 124). The image on the viewfinder is not clear. • When the large LCD viewfinder is attached, turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring until the image appears clearly (p. 30).
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. 80). The data file name is incorrect, or flashing. • The file is damaged. • Use a file format supported by your camcorder (p. 122). 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. • The [EXPANDED FOCUS] setting is not stored. • The power sources have been disconnected when the POWER switch was set to ON. Before disconnecting the battery or the AC Adaptor, 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 LCD screen. • This phenomenon appears when using a slow shutter speed (p. 45). 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.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Playback Refer also to the “Memory card/flash memory unit” section (p. 111). 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. 66). • 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. 124).
Connecting to TV Neither image nor sound is played back on the TV connected with the component video cable. • Set [VIDEO OUT] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 92). • When you are using the component video cable, make sure that you connect the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable (p. 72). Neither image nor sound is played back on the TV connected with the HDMI cable.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Copy cannot be done correctly using the HDMI cable. • You cannot copy movies using the HDMI cable. Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize the camcorder. • Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again securely. • Disconnect the cable from your computer and camcorder. Reboot your computer, and connect your computer and camcorder following the steps in the correct order (p. 107) Movies cannot be viewed or copied to the computer.
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. 124).
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 32. • No flash memory unit is attached (p. 32). Fast flashing • There are not enough free spaces for recording images. Delete unnecessary images (p. 77), or format the flash memory unit (p. 80) after storing the images on other media (p. 104).
Additional Information Recording time of movies and the number of recordable photos Estimated time of recording and playback with each battery pack Estimated recording time of movies Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
Recording time of movies and the number of recordable photos (Continued) Standard definition image quality (SD) (unit: minute) 2 GB 25 (25) 4 GB 55 (50) 8 GB 110 (100) 16 GB 225 (210) z Tips 32 GB 460 (420) • Bit-rate (movie + audio, etc.), number of pixels, and aspect ratio of each recording mode of movies are as follows. – High definition image quality (HD) PS: max. 28 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080/16:9, FX: max. 24 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080/16:9, 1,280 × 720/16:9 FH: approx. 17 Mbps (ave.
Using your camcorder abroad Power supply 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. Viewing on TV Before recording a movie with your camcorder for viewing on a TV, set [60i/50i SEL] to the appropriate TV system for the country/region in which you intended to view the movie. The following shows which countries and regions require [60i] or [50i] setting.
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 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.
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF when not recording or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed 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.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) About handling of your camcorder On use and care • Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations. – Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never leave them exposed to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed. – Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. The camcorder may malfunction. – Near strong radio waves or radiation.
x How to avoid moisture condensation b Notes When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the ambient temperature (after about 1 hour). • If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again. • Do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD screen.
Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Note on disposal/transfer of the recording media Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is set to OFF. The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached.
Specifications System Minimum illumination 1.2 lx (lux)* with Shutter Speed 1/24, auto gain control, auto iris (when selecting [60i]) 1.5 lx (lux)* with Shutter Speed 1/25, auto gain control, auto iris (when selecting [50i]) * Using the E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens Input/output connectors VIDEO OUT jack Pin connector 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT jacks Pin connectors -10 dBu (at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)), Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) (0 dBu = 0.
Specifications (Continued) LCD screen Picture 8.8 cm (3.5 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total dot number 921 600 (1 920 × 480) General Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 7.6 V (AC Adaptor) 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*) When selecting [60i]: 9.6 W When selecting [50i]: 8.8 W When Flash Memory Unit HXRFMU128 is used, the average power consumption increases about 1.1 W.
Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) 136 mm × 51 mm × 90 mm (5 3/8 in. × 2 1/8 in. × 3 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts Mass (approx.) 270 g (9.6 oz) excluding the power cord (mains lead) * See the label on the Charger for other specifications. Rechargeable battery pack NP-F770 * Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications (Continued) On trademarks Notes on the License • “NXCAM” logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD Progressive” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick ,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “ ,” “MagicGate,” “ ,” “MagicGate Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the camcorder. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it.
Additional Information Index Numeric 24p/30p OUTPUT ................92 25p OUTPUT .......................93 60i/50i SEL.........................103 CLOCK SET........................ 28 COLOR BAR............... 91, 112 COLOR DEPTH .................. 60 COLOR LEVEL .................. 59 COLOR MODE ................... 59 A COLOR PHASE .................. 60 AC Adaptor ..........................20 Connect Gain ......................................44 GAIN SET............................ 88 GAIN/ISO SEL ..
Picture profile....................... 56 STEADYSHOT ....................90 Playback ............................... 66 Still image.......................35, 79 Power cord (mains lead) ...... 20 SUMMERTIME .................102 SUPER SLOW MOTION ....50 MEDIA FORMAT ...............80 Pre-installed rechargeable battery................................. 128 MEDIA SELECT .................35 PROTECT ............................ 75 Supplied items ......................17 Memory card.................
Index (Continued) WB PRESET ........................89 WB SHIFT ...........................60 WB TEMP SET....................89 White balance .......................47 Wireless Remote Commander ..............................................11 X XLR AGC LINK ..................94 XLR SET..............................94 Z ZEBRA .........................96, 112 ZOOM DISPLAY ................98 Zooming ...............................
http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
