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Sony NXCAM HXR-NX80 Operating Manual

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Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
Operating Guide
HXR-NX80
4-731-568-13(1)
Identifying Parts and
Controls
Getting Started
Recording
Playback
Using Network Functions
Editing
Using the Menu
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
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  • Page 1 4-731-568-13(1) Solid-State Memory Identifying Parts and Controls Camcorder Getting Started Recording Operating Guide Playback Using Network Functions Editing Using the Menu Troubleshooting Additional Information ® HXR-NX80...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Precautions when using the black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on camcorder the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. •...
  • Page 3 Format the memory card using when you use it with your camcorder for the first time. All data recorded on the memory card [MEDIA FORMAT] if images are not will be erased by formatting, and cannot be recorded or played back properly recovered.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first ................... 2 Identifying Parts and Controls Identifying Parts and Controls ..............8 Body ..................... 8 Wireless Remote Commander ............16 Screen Indicators ................... 17 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied accessories ..........19 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............21 Step 3: Attaching the accessory shoe ............
  • Page 5 Proxy recording ..................42 Notes on proxy recording ..............42 Proxy recording .................. 42 Adjusting the brightness .................43 Adjusting the iris ................43 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity/gain ............44 Adjusting the shutter speed ............... 44 Adjusting the exposure ..............45 Adjusting the light level (ND Filter) ............. 45 Adjusting the color tone ................46 Adjusting the white balance ...............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents (Continued) Using Network Functions Using with a Smartphone ............... 74 Downloading “Content Browser Mobile” ..........74 Using a smartphone as a remote controller ........74 Connecting the camcorder to an Android smartphone equipped with the NFC function using One-touch ............. 75 Connecting without using the NFC function (Android) .......
  • Page 7 Formatting a memory card ..............98 Deleting all data from the memory card completely .......98 Repairing the image database file ............99 Using the Menu Operating the menu ................100 Menu items ...................101 CAMERA SET menu ................. 103 REC/OUT SET menu ................ 111 AUDIO SET menu ................

  • Page 8: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying Parts and Controls Identifying Parts and Controls Body The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A ASSIGN4/FOCUS MAGNIFIER K Recording lamp (p. 126) button (p. 38) Flashes when remaining capacity of the memory card or battery becomes low. B Accessory shoe mount (p.
  • Page 9 Attaching the XLR handle unit 1 Remove the Multi Interface Shoe cap. 2 Remove the handle shoe cap. 4 Press and turn the handle mounting screws to tighten them. 3 Align the mark on the XLR handle with the one on the camcorder, and insert the XLR handle unit in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 10 Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued) the Multi Interface Shoe or cause the camcorder to detach and fall. Detaching the XLR handle unit To detach the XLR handle unit, perform the attachment procedure in reverse. Attaching the microphone (sold separately) Use the following procedure to attach an external microphone (sold separately) to record audio.
  • Page 11 A Manual lens ring (p. 34) N LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch (p. 51) B Lens hood O Internal microphone C Lens (ZEISS lens) P ZOOM/FOCUS switch (p. 35) D REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch Q AF/MF button (p. 35) (p. 50) R MENU button (p.
  • Page 12 Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued) Attaching the lens hood Align the mark on the lens hood to the mark on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it is locked. z Tip • If you attach or remove a 62 mm PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood.
  • Page 13 A Diopter adjustment dial (p. 26) The camcorder may not be able to mount in some orientations, depending B START/STOP button (p. 30) on the tripod specifications. C HDMI OUT jack (p. 69) O BATT release lever (p. 21) D DC IN jack (p. 21) E v/V/b/B/SET buttons (p.
  • Page 14 Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued) A Handle zoom speed switch (p. 33) B Eye sensor C Viewfinder (p. 26) D Large eyecup (p. 26) E AUTO/MANUAL switch (p. 43) F ND FILTER switch (p. 45) G Battery slot (p. 21) H i (headphones) jack I SHUTTER SPEED button (p.
  • Page 15 A SLOT SELECT button (p. 29) B THUMBNAIL/ button (p. 65) C LCD screen/touch panel (p. 26) D Memory card slot A/Memory card access lamp (p. 29) E Memory card slot B/Memory card access lamp (p. 29) F DISPLAY button (p. 67) G ASSIGN3/PICTURE PROFILE button (p.

  • Page 16: Wireless Remote Commander

    H Transmitter Remote Commander may not function properly. I START/STOP button (p. 30) In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery J Power zoom lever may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 17: Screen Indicators

    Screen Indicators Indicator Meaning Center Upper left Upper right Relay recording (p. 31) HDMI REC CONTROL (p. 115) Streaming (p. 83, 90) Upper right Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning Estimated remaining 0min Indicator Meaning recording time 100% Remaining battery Recording/playback INTELLIGENT AUTO media (face/scene detection/...
  • Page 18 Screen Indicators (Continued) Indicator Meaning ISO800 ISO sensitivity (p. 44) Gain (p. 44) 100 180° Shutter speed (p. 44) AVCHD audio format (p. 116) -2.0EV AE shift (p. 104) Auto setting/manual setting (p. 43) White balance (p. 46) B 6500K Histogram (p.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Accessory shoe plate (1), screws (4)) supplied with your camcorder. If, for any (p. 23) reason, there is something missing, contact your Sony dealer. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (p. 21) XLR handle unit Power cord (mains lead) (p.
  • Page 20 Step 1: Checking supplied accessories (Continued) Sony Professional products website: U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com Europe, Middle East, and Africa http://www.pro.sony.eu Japan http://www.sonybsc.com Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr China http://pro.sony.com.cn Although the data regarding recorded materials are stored over multiple files and...

  • Page 21: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) with the supplied AC Adaptor. b Note • You can use an NP-FV100A large capacity battery pack (sold separately) with your camcorder. You cannot use an NP-FV50A. DC IN jack Close the LCD screen and store DC plug...
  • Page 22 Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) On the AC Adaptor • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. To store the battery pack If the battery pack is not in use for a while, run down the battery and store it (p.

  • Page 23: Step 3: Attaching The Accessory Shoe

    Step 3: Attaching the accessory shoe To mount the accessory shoe Mount the accessory shoe on the accessory shoe mount as illustrated. Accessory shoe plate Accessory shoe Accessory shoe Accessory shoe plate 1 Lift the edge of the accessory shoe plate and pull it in the direction opposite to that of the arrow on the accessory shoe plate and remove it from the accessory...

  • Page 24: Step 4: Turning On The Camcorder And Setting The Date And Time

    Step 4: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time Turning on the camcorder Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. Open the LCD screen and turn the power on.
  • Page 25 The clock starts. • Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour. • You can set any year up to the year 2037. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. z Tip •...

  • Page 26: Step 5: Adjusting The Lcd Screen And Viewfinder

    Step 5: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder b Note Using the LCD screen The LCD screen and the viewfinder do not operate at the same time. The LCD screen can be rotated in the range as illustrated below, allowing a person other When the picture in the viewfinder is than the camera operator to see the image.

  • Page 27: Step 6: Preparing The Recording Media

    XAVC S 4K SUPER SLOW MOTION b Notes • Operation with all memory cards is not assured. For details about non-Sony memory cards, contact each manufacturer. • See page 149 for the recording time of memory cards. • Only “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, which is half the size of standard “Memory Stick” media, or “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo”...
  • Page 28 Step 6: Preparing the recording media (Continued) “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory cards. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT file system. If you connect equipment not supporting the exFAT file system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost.

  • Page 29: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a memory card SLOT SELECT button Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched corner in the direction as illustrated until it clicks into place. Memory card slot A b Notes • You can only select a slot that already has a memory card inserted.

  • Page 30: Recording

    Recording Recording Recording Your camcorder records movies on memory cards. The factory setting for recording is XAVC S 4K. Check that the memory cards are inserted correctly, and press the START/STOP button (handle record button) to start recording. [STBY] t [REC] The recording lamps light up during recording.

  • Page 31: Continuous Recording On The Memory Cards (Relay Rec)

    Continuous recording on the memory cards (Relay Rec) Insert memory cards each in both slots A and B so the camcorder switches memory card A (or B) just before the remaining space on the other one runs out, and continues recording on the next memory card automatically.

  • Page 32: Recording Movies Using Both Memory Card A And B (Simul Rec)

    Recording (Continued) Recording movies using both memory card A and B (Simul Rec) You can record movies on both memory card A and memory card B simultaneously. (REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [SIMUL/RELAY REC] t [SIMULTANEOUS REC]. b Notes •...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Zoom

    z Tips Adjusting the zoom • When focusing, the minimum distance required between the camcorder and the subject is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 1 m (about 39 3/8 in.) for telephoto. • The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom positions if the subject is within 1 meter (about 39 3/8 in.) from your camcorder.
  • Page 34 Recording (Continued) Adjusting the zoom with the manual lens ring If you toggle the ZOOM/FOCUS switch to ZOOM, you can zoom at the desired speed by turning the manual lens ring C. Fine adjustment is also possible. b Note • Turn the manual lens ring C at a moderate speed.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Focus

    Adjusting the focus You can adjust the focus manually or Adjusting the focus automatically for different recording automatically conditions. Press the AF/MF button C to set the focus to automatic. 9 disappears and automatic focus adjustment is restored. The camcorder uses phase detection AF for high-speed focusing and contrast AF for high-accuracy focusing.
  • Page 36 Adjusting the focus (Continued) To focus on a position when [WIDE] is and hard to adjust the focus) appears for about 3 seconds in the following cases. selected – When you press the AF/MF button C to set When [FOCUS AREA] is set to [WIDE] the focus to manual and 9 appears on the and an unintended position is in focus, LCD screen.
  • Page 37 Example [AF TRACKING DEPTH] / [AF – When the file format is XAVC S HD and the recording format is 120p/100p SUBJ. SWITCH. SENS.] settings – When [HIGH FRAME RATE] is enabled in [S&Q MOTION] Trains/motor sports – When using [NIGHTSHOT] When there is nothing in the foreground –...

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Focus While Tracking A Selected Subject (Lock-On Af)

    Adjusting the focus (Continued) – During streaming (STREAMING) Adjusting the focus while – During streaming (RTMP/RTMPS) tracking a selected subject – During streaming (USTREAM) – When using Wireless TC LINK (WIRELESS (Lock-on AF) TC LINK) – When using the digital extender You can touch the screen to select a subject (D.

  • Page 39: Focusing By Touching The Lcd Screen (Spot Focus)

    b Note Select (CAMERA SET) t • Even though the image appears enlarged on the LCD screen, the recorded image is not enlarged. [FACE DETECTION] t [ON]. When a face is detected, a gray face z Tip detection frame is displayed. When auto •...
  • Page 40 Adjusting the focus (Continued) • For details about limitations of face detection, see “Function limitations when recording” (p. 151) and “Slow & Quick Motion and Super Slow Motion recording limitations” (p. 152). • When [LOCK-ON AF] is set to [ON], the selection cursor is not displayed, and a priority face cannot be selected.

  • Page 41: Selecting The File Format And Recording Format

    Selecting the file format and recording format • If recording in XAVC S 4K is started with [4K Setting the file format and REC OUTPUT] set to [EXTERNAL OUTPUT], then [LCD BRIGHT] is set to recording format [NORMAL]. • Any one of the following functions can be used Set the file format in (REC/OUT SET) while recording in XAVC S 4K.

  • Page 42: Proxy Recording

    Proxy recording This function allows you to simultaneously record a low bitrate proxy file at the same Press the START/STOP button time as recording the high bitrate original (handle record button) to start file movie. recording. Notes on proxy recording b Notes Function limitations when proxy •...

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the brightness You can adjust the image brightness by adjusting the iris, ISO sensitivity/gain or Turn the MANUAL dial A to shutter speed, or by adjusting the light level adjust the value. with the ND filter E. The light level increases the more that you open the aperture (decreasing F value).

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Iso Sensitivity/Gain

    Adjusting the brightness (Continued) Adjusting the ISO sensitivity/ Adjusting the shutter speed gain Set whether to adjust the ISO sensitivity or Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F gain using [ISO/GAIN SEL] (p. 103). to MANUAL. Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F Press the SHUTTER SPEED to MANUAL.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Exposure

    • When recording under fluorescent lamps, Level 60i/60p/30p 50i/50p/25p sodium lamps, or mercury lamps, the picture 4000 2400 3500 may flicker or change colors, or may have horizontal bands of noise. 6000 4800 6000 You may be able to improve the situation by 10000 10000 10000...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Color Tone

    Adjusting the color Adjusting the brightness (Continued) tone adjustment, set the ND filter to 2. If flashes during the iris automatic adjustment, set the ND filter to 3. Adjusting the white balance The ND filter indicator will stop flashing and remain on the screen. flashes, set the ND filter E to OFF.
  • Page 47 x Setting the A/B value 4 Press the MENU button. Select A or B for recording with the (CAMERA SET) t [WB 5 Select white balance setting stored in memory SET]. A or B. 6 Frame a white object such as a piece of x To use the PRESET value of white paper that fills the screen under the balance...

  • Page 48: Using Direct Menu

    Using Direct Menu Direct Menu allows you to change settings directly while recording using the v/V/b/ B/SET buttons. The following items can be configured. • Focus value (p. 35) • AE shift level value (p. 104) • Iris value (p. 43) •...
  • Page 49 • If an item (such as iris value or focus value) is changed using buttons or switches while Direct Move the v/V/b/B/SET button up/ Menu is displayed, the Direct Menu may be down to display the desired canceled. value. Changed shutter speed value To set another item, repeat steps 3 to 5 to move the orange cursor using the v/V/b/B/SET button.

  • Page 50: Audio Setup

    Audio setup Recording sound from the internal microphone You can record sound in stereo using the camcorder’s internal microphone. Internal microphone Select [INT MIC] in the [MIC SELECT] menu. z Tip • To reduce wind noise, set [INT MIC WIND] to [ON].

  • Page 51: Recording Sound From A Multi Interface Shoe Compatible Microphone (Sold Separately)

    L: AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial ATT 10dB: –50dBu ATT 20dB: –40dBu Wind noise reduction switches b Note G: LOW CUT (INPUT1) switch M: LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch • The input level is fixed to +4dBu when the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch (D or F) is set to LINE. The input When using a microphone with XLR-type level does not change, even if you change the connector (sold separately) or external...

  • Page 52: Recording Sound From An External Microphone (Sold Separately)

    Audio setup (Continued) To restore automatic adjustment Select [MI SHOE MIC] in the [MIC • Set the AUTO/MAN switch to AUTO to restore SELECT] menu. automatic adjustment for sound that is input from the INPUT1 and INPUT2 jacks. Adjusting the audio level from Recording sound from an the internal microphone or an external microphone (sold...

  • Page 53: Useful Functions

    Useful functions Scenes detected by INTELLIGENT Selecting suitable settings AUTO automatically (auto mode Face detection: (Portrait), (Baby) setting) Scene detection: . (Backlight), (Landscape), (Night Scene), (Spotlight), (Low You can make optimal recordings in Light), (Macro) various situations. Camera-shake detection: (Walk), (Tripod) To use [SCENE SELECTION] (CAMERA SET) t...

  • Page 54: Shooting In Dimly Lit Locations (Low Lux)

    Useful functions (Continued) b Notes Press the MENU button. • When [SCENE SELECTION SET] is set, the following settings are canceled. – White balance – Iris (CAMERA SET) t Select – Shutter speed [NIGHTSHOT] t [ON]. – ISO sensitivity/gain • is displayed.
  • Page 55 2 Select the picture profile number with Picture profile Example setting the settings you want to change. number 3 Select [SETTING]. Example settings of a color tone with 4 Select the item to adjust. [STANDARD] gamma 5 Adjust the picture quality. Example settings of a 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other color tone with [STILL]...

  • Page 56: Shooting In High Dynamic Range (Hdr)

    Useful functions (Continued) automatically with the appropriate settings. On Shooting in high dynamic range devices that do not support the metadata, manual configuration is required. (HDR) • AVCHD format recording AVCHD format recordings do not support HDR Reproduction of brightness over a wider metadata.
  • Page 57 2 Select [GAMMA DISP ASSIST] t 95%, [HLG3]: 100%). Test shooting beforehand is recommended to prevent use of an [TYPE]. inappropriate setting during actual shooting. 3 Select one of the following. • The following limitations apply when [HLG], (Default setting in bold) [HLG1], [HLG2], or [HLG3] is selected.

  • Page 58: Setting Time Data

    • An “HLG” icon is not displayed when playing non-XAVC S formats AVCHD format files recorded in HDR. • To view HDR video on a TV, connect a Sony The following limitations apply on files HDR (HLG) compatible TV to the camcorder recorded in formats other than XAVC S 4K via USB.

  • Page 59: Recording With The Slow & Quick Motion Function

    2 Select [PRESET]. Recording with the Slow & 3 Select the first two digits. You can set Quick Motion function the timecode within the following range. By recording with a frame rate that is When [60i] is selected: different from the playback frame rate, you 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29 can record images to be played back as •...

  • Page 60: Slow-Motion Recording At High Frame Rate (Hfr)

    Useful functions (Continued) Pressing the v/V/b/B/SET button, or Slow-motion recording at high pressing and holding the ASSIGN1/S&Q frame rate (HFR) button again for about 1 second restores the previous setting. You can record at high frame rate when the To cancel Slow & Quick Motion file format is XAVC S HD.
  • Page 61 slow motion images. The images recorded 2 Press the START/STOP button. with the Super Slow Motion function will Super Slow Motion recording starts. appear smoother than slow playback of z Tip images recorded at normal speed. • You can also press the MENU button and select (CAMERA SET) t [SLOW &...

  • Page 62: Reviewing The Most Recently Recorded Scene (Last Scene Review)

    Useful functions (Continued) When [60i] is selected • When the [FRAME RATE] is set to [480] or [960] ([500] or [1000]), the picture will be REC TIMING slightly degraded relative to normal shooting. FRAME • Changing the ISO sensitivity/gain, shutter START RATE speed, or white balance will cause degradation...
  • Page 63 After you stop recording, press the ASSIGN button to which [LAST SCENE REVIEW] is assigned. The camcorder plays from the start to the end of the most recently recorded scene, then returns to standby mode. To stop reviewing the last scene Press the ASSIGN button to which [LAST SCENE REVIEW] is assigned during playback.

  • Page 64: Assigning Functions To The Assign Buttons

    Assigning functions to the ASSIGN buttons Some functions can be assigned to the • COLOR BAR (p. 110) ASSIGN buttons. • DIRECT (p. 48) You can assign a single function to each of • MENU (p. 100) the ASSIGN1 to 6 buttons. •...

  • Page 65: Playback

    Playback Playback Playback Insert a memory on which a movie has been recorded, and press the THUMBNAIL button (p. 15). The THUMBNAIL screen appears after a few seconds. Memory card Playback mode Back Thumbnails Next Current movie data (p. 65) •...
  • Page 66 Playback (Continued) A Date and time of recording start B Resolution C Frame rate D Recording mode E Recording time F Timecode of recording start Timecode will not be displayed correctly when you play back a memory card with no timecode, or a memory card with timecode that your camcorder does not support.

  • Page 67: Changing/Checking The Settings In Your Camcorder

    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 MENU button during playback. (DISPLAY SET) t Select Changing the screen display [DATA CODE].

  • Page 68: Checking The Settings In Your Camcorder (Status Check)

    Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder (Continued) recorded with the iris, ISO sensitivity/ gain, and shutter speed manually adjusted. F Camera shake correction (STEADYSHOT) b Note • Memory card information • When you play back the memory card on other You can check the estimated used and free devices, the camera data may be displayed spaces.

  • Page 69: Connecting To A Monitor Or A Tv

    • The output resolution of VIDEO OUT is 480i when [60i] is selected, and 576i when [50i] is selected. • It is recommended that you use an authorized cable with HDMI logo or a Sony HDMI cable. • Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the movies.

  • Page 70: Output Signal Formats

    Connecting to a monitor or a TV (Continued) • If you display the edit screen while outputting signals to a monitor or TV, the menu may not be displayed correctly. • This camcorder is not compatible with “BRAVIA” sync. Output signal formats The signal format of the outputs from the HDMI OUT jack and multi/micro USB jack is shown below.
  • Page 71 Menu item Recording format HDMI HDMI OUT output signal REC/OUT SET> format REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> REC SET> VIDEO OUT>HDMI VIDEO OUT>24p REC FORMAT 2160/30p AUTO – 2160/30p > 1080/60p > 1080/60i > 720/60p > 480/60p 2160p/1080p/480i 2160/30p 2160p/720p/480i 2160p/1080i/480i 1080p/480i 1080/60p 720p/480i...
  • Page 72 Connecting to a monitor or a TV (Continued) Menu item Recording format HDMI HDMI OUT output signal REC/OUT SET> format REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> REC SET> VIDEO OUT>HDMI VIDEO OUT>24p REC FORMAT 1080/30p AUTO – 1080/60p > 1080/60i > 1080/60p 720/60p >...
  • Page 73 XAVC S HD/AVCHD –: Independent of set value Menu item Recording format HDMI HDMI OUT output signal format REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> REC SET> VIDEO OUT>HDMI REC FORMAT All recording formats AUTO 1080/50p > 1080/50i > 720/50p > 576/50p* 2160p/1080p/576i 1080/50p 2160p/720p/576i 720/50p...

  • Page 74: Using Network Functions

    Using Network Functions Using with a Smartphone • Google Play may not be supported depending on the country or region. In this case, search for The Wi-Fi function of the camcorder “Content Browser Mobile” on the Internet, then install it. enables you to operate the camcorder remotely by a smartphone.

  • Page 75: Connecting The Camcorder To An Android Smartphone Equipped With The Nfc Function Using One-Touch

    the camcorder is ready to be b Notes connected. • Live view images may not be displayed smoothly, depending on the smartphone The connection method will depend on performance and/or transmission conditions. the type of smartphone. • Movies cannot be recorded on a smartphone. Android device with NFC function: •...

  • Page 76: Connecting Without Using The Nfc Function (Android)

    Using with a Smartphone (Continued) Connecting without using the Touch the smartphone on the NFC function (Android) camcorder. The smartphone connects to the camcorder, and “Content Browser Select [Settings] on your Mobile” is activated. smartphone, then select [Wi-Fi] [CTRL W/SMARTPHONE] starts on and the SSID (displayed on the the camcorder.

  • Page 77: Configuring A Wireless Lan

    Configuring a wireless Confirm connection to the SSID You can connect the camcorder to a displayed on the camcorder. network using a wireless LAN. b Note Return to the Home screen, then • The frequency band used by the wireless LAN start “Content Browser Mobile.”...

  • Page 78: Registering An Access Point Using The Wps Function

    Configuring a wireless LAN (Continued) b Note The following registered icons appear on the right of the registered access • The previously entered password is not points. The icon varies depending on the displayed for security reasons. Characters are displayed as asterisks during password entry. To setting in step 5.

  • Page 79: Registering An Access Point Using The Wps Pin Method

    depending on the surrounding environment, such as obstacles and walls, and the radio wave Select (NETWORK SET) t conditions. Move the camcorder or otherwise [Wi-Fi SET] t [WPS]. reduce the distance between the camcorder and After a short delay, the following screen the access point.

  • Page 80: Registering An Access Point Manually

    Configuring a wireless LAN (Continued) Select , and press the Enter the SSID on the displayed MENU button to close the menu screen, and select [Next]. screen. Select the security protocol. If [WEP] or [WPS] is displayed, enter b Notes the password on the displayed screen, •...

  • Page 81: Changing The Device Name

    • [Registered.] appears when the access point is registered successfully. The Select (NETWORK SET) t SSID and frequency band of the [Wi-Fi SET] t [EDIT DEVICE registered access point is also NAME]. displayed. “Wi-Fi Direct” and other devices appear. To rename a device, use the following Select procedure to enter a name from the After a short delay, a list of access...

  • Page 82: Configuring A Wired Lan

    Configuring a wired and then connect to the router using a LAN cable. You can connect the camcorder to a network using a wired LAN. Press the MENU button. Select (NETWORK SET) t [WIRED LAN SET] t [IP ADDRESS SET]. Configure the access point VMC-UAM2 settings.

  • Page 83: Using The Streaming Function (Streaming)

    Using the streaming function (STREAMING) You can connect the camcorder to a network and stream a movie in real-time to Configure the basic network external devices. settings (p. 77, 82). b Note • Camcorder streaming uses MPEG2-TS/UDP Press the MENU button. transport stream.
  • Page 84 Using the streaming function (STREAMING) (Continued) – In the following formats when the file format is AVCHD: 1080/60p, 1080/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p – During movie recording/playback – During thumbnail display – SLOW & QUICK (S&Q MOTION, SUPER SLOW MOTION) – When executing other network functions •...
  • Page 85 • White balance • Some frames may not be played, depending on the network status. • The image quality of fast-changing scenes may be adversely affected. z Tip • If an error occurs during streaming distribution standby or during streaming distribution, a message appears.

  • Page 86: Streaming Movies Using Rtmp/Rtmps

    Streaming movies using RTMP/RTMPS You can connect the camcorder to a network and stream a movie in real-time Configure the basic network using the RTMP/RTMPS protocol. settings (p. 77, 82). b Note • To view RTMP/RTMPS streamed video and Press the MENU button. audio, use devices that support this transport stream format.
  • Page 87 – In the following formats when the file format is AVCHD: 1080/60p, 1080/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p – During movie recording/playback – During thumbnail display – SLOW & QUICK (S&Q MOTION, SUPER SLOW MOTION) – When executing other network functions • The status of the network connection •...

  • Page 88: Stopping Rtmp/Rtmps

    Streaming movies using RTMP/RTMPS (Continued) STBY: Standby mode Importing an RTMPS certificate REC: Recording An RTMPS certificate is required to b Note connect using RTMPS. The camcorder • During streaming, switching the current slot contains a built-in RTMPS certificate, using the SLOT SELECT button or removing/ which can also be updated.

  • Page 89: Streaming Movies Using Ustream

    Streaming movies using USTREAM • Resetting network settings (p. 95) will delete the You can distribute movies using the RTMPS certificate imported from the memory USTREAM video sharing site. card, and will initialize the RTMPS certificate USTREAM user registration is required of the camcorder.

  • Page 90: Configuring Using The Menu

    Streaming movies using USTREAM (Continued) z Tip The status of the connection is displayed using the following icons. • A confirmation message appears if you have already configured authentication. Icon Meaning You can switch the account used for streaming, if required. Before wireless LAN connection and after disconnection...

  • Page 91: Stopping Ustream

    To stop recording, press the START/STOP button (handle record button) again. To stop streaming, press the THUMBNAIL button again. The camcorder recording status is displayed using the following indicators. STBY: Standby mode REC: Recording b Notes • Check that the date and time have been set b Note correctly on the camcorder before starting •...

  • Page 92: Synchronizing The Timecode Of Multiple Cameras Using

    Synchronizing the timecode of multiple cameras using a Launch “Content Browser smartphone Mobile” on the smartphone. For details on how to operate “Content When shooting using multiple cameras, you Browser Mobile” after it starts, refer to can synchronize the timecode of each the Help section in “Content Browser camera using a smartphone and the Mobile”.
  • Page 93 • Timecode synchronization is not performed if a camera is currently recording, in order Select the SSID of a smartphone to maintain a contiguous timecode. that has tethering mode enabled. • For lengthy continuous recording, periodic If the smartphone SSID is not displayed, timecode synchronization cannot be select [Manual setting] and configure performed, which may lead to an offset of...

  • Page 94: Importing A Root Certificate

    Importing a root Synchronizing the timecode of multiple cameras using a smartphone (Continued) certificate – SLOW & QUICK (S&Q MOTION, SUPER A root certificate is required for SLOW MOTION USTREAM streaming. The camcorder – NIGHTSHOT contains a built-in root certificate, which –...

  • Page 95: Resetting Network Settings

    • Device name (p. 81) • If a problem occurs due to inadequate • Root certificate (p. 94) security measures or due to foreseeable circumstances, Sony Corporation is not responsible for any resulting damage. Press the MENU button. (NETWORK SET) t Select [NETWORK RESET] t [OK].

  • Page 96: Editing

    Editing Protecting movies Dividing a movie (Protect) You can divide a movie at a designated Protect movies to avoid deleting them by point. mistake. Press the MENU button while Press the MENU button when the playing back movies. THUMBNAIL screen is displayed. (EDIT) t [DIVIDE].

  • Page 97: Deleting Movies

    Deleting movies You can free media space by deleting movies from a memory card. Touch , successively, according to the screen display. b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are deleted. • Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor, or the memory card from your camcorder during the operation.

  • Page 98: Formatting A Memory Card

    Formatting a memory Deleting all data from card the memory card completely Formatting deletes data from the memory card to recover recordable free space. If a memory card is used repeatedly, b Notes garbage data accumulate which may prevent the image data from being written •...

  • Page 99: Repairing The Image Database File

    Repairing the image database file b Notes This function checks the database information and the consistency of movies • It may take from several minutes to several on the memory card, and repairs any hours to empty a memory card, depending on the capacity.

  • Page 100: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Operating the menu You can change various settings or make b Notes detailed adjustments using the menu items • The available menu items vary depending on the displayed on the LCD screen. context of your camcorder during recording or playback.

  • Page 101: Menu Items

    Menu items CAMERA SET AUDIO SET ISO/GAIN SEL VOLUME AUTO ISO LIMIT AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT AGC LIMI AUDIO REC LEVEL WB PRESET INT MIC WIND WB OUTDOOR LEVEL MIC SELECT WB TEMP SET AUDIO OUTPUT TIMING WB SET AE SHIF DISPLAY SET D.
  • Page 102 Menu items (Continued) NETWORK SET OTHERS CTRL W/SMARTPHONE STATUS CHECK CAMERA PROFILE RTMP/RTMPS S&Q BUTTON SETTING STREAMING ASSIGN BUTTON USTREAM CLOCK SET WIRELESS TC LINK AREA SET WIRED LAN SET SUMMERTIME Wi-Fi SET LANGUAGE AIRPLANE MODE DATE REC ROOT CERTIFICATE BEEP NETWORK RESET REC LAMP...

  • Page 103: Camera Set Menu

    The function and setting value of each menu item are as follows. The default settings are marked with bold text. The display sequence of menu items may vary from the device. CAMERA SET menu CAMERA SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description ISO/GAIN SEL ISO, GAIN Switches the ISO sensitivity/gain display.
  • Page 104 Menu items (Continued) CAMERA SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description AE SHIFT ON/OFF Turns the AE shift function on/off. OFF, ON LEVEL Adjusts the brightness. –2.0EV to +2.0EV • This function is not active while you adjust (0EV) the iris, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity/gain all manually.
  • Page 105 CAMERA SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description FOCUS AREA WIDE Adjusts the focus automatically basically for the whole screen. • When phase detection AF frames are displayed, you can specify the subject for focusing by touch. ZONE Adjusts the focus automatically within a specified zone.
  • Page 106 Menu items (Continued) CAMERA SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description FOCUS AREA CENTER Adjusts the focus automatically on the subject in the vicinity of the center of the screen. • The auto focus operating range is indicated by the focus area frame. FLEXIBLE SPOT Adjusts the focus automatically at the touched position on the screen.
  • Page 107 CAMERA SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description SLOW & QUICK S&Q MOTION Sets Slow & Quick Motion recording. HIGH FRAME RATE Sets slow-motion recording at high frame rate OFF, ON (HFR) (p. 60). REC FORMAT Sets the recording format for Slow & Quick Motion.
  • Page 108 Menu items (Continued) CAMERA SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description SLOW & QUICK FRAME RATE Sets the frame rate for Slow & Quick Motion recording. XAVC S 4K When [60i] is selected When [50i] is selected 30fps 25fps 15fps 12fps 8fps 6fps 4fps 3fps...
  • Page 109 CAMERA SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description SLOW & QUICK REC FORMAT Sets the recording format for Super Slow Motion. XAVC S HD When [60i] is selected When [50i] is selected 1080/60p 50Mbps 1080/50p 50Mbps 1080/30p 50Mbps 1080/25p 50Mbps 1080/24p 50Mbps –...
  • Page 110 Menu items (Continued) CAMERA SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description LOW LUX OFF, ON Turns the function for shooting brighter colors in dark areas on/off. This function automatically adjusts the gain and shutter speed This function is available only when [AUTO MODE SET] is set to [AUTO].

  • Page 111: Rec/Out Set Menu

    REC/OUT SET menu REC/OUT SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description REC SET FILE FORMAT Selects the file format. XAVC S 4K, XAVC S HD, AVCHD REC FORMAT Sets the recording format. The settings vary depending on the FILE FORMAT setting. • When [60i] is selected, the frame rate displayed on the screen differs from the actual frame rate.
  • Page 112 Menu items (Continued) REC/OUT SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description REC SET When FILE FORMAT is When [60i] is selected When [50i] is selected AVCHD 1080/60p PS 1080/50p PS 1080/60i FX 1080/50i FX 1080/60i FH 1080/50i FH 1080/60i LP 1080/50i LP 1080/30p FX 1080/25p FX 1080/24p FX...
  • Page 113 REC/OUT SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description VIDEO OUT OUTPUT SELECT Sets the video output destination. 4K REC OUTPUT: Selects whether to output 4K REC OUTPUT the video signal when recording in 4K to the VF/LCD PANEL, viewfinder/LCD screen or to the external EXTERNAL OUTPUT output jack.
  • Page 114 Menu items (Continued) REC/OUT SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description VIDEO OUT DOWN CONVERT TYPE Sets the video output signal format. SQUEEZE, LETTER Use this function for outputting movies BOX(16:9), EDGE recorded in 16:9 under the following CROP conditions. • Output from VIDEO OUT •...
  • Page 115 REC/OUT SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description VIDEO OUT HDMI REC CONTROL When the camcorder is connected to an OFF, ON external recorder, this sets whether to record to the external recorder based on the camcorder’s operation. ON: Record based on the camcorder operation. OFF: Does not record based on the camcorder operation.

  • Page 116: Audio Set Menu

    Menu items (Continued) AUDIO SET menu AUDIO SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description VOLUME Adjusts the volume. AVCHD AUDIO LINEAR PCM, DOLBY Switches the recording audio format. FORMAT DIGITAL LINEAR PCM ( ): Records in linear PCM format. DOLBY DIGITAL ( ): Records in Dolby Digital format.
  • Page 117 AUDIO SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description MIC SELECT AUTO, INT MIC, MI Selects the microphone to use for recording SHOE MIC, STEREO audio. MINI MIC AUTO: The microphone used for recording audio is automatically selected based on the microphone that is connected. •...

  • Page 118: Display Set Menu

    Menu items (Continued) DISPLAY SET menu DISPLAY SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description HISTOGRAM OFF, ON, ON[ZEBRA Sets the histogram display. POINT] OFF: Does not display a histogram. ON: Displays a histogram. A line appears at the 100% position, and the color of the zone above the line changes.
  • Page 119 DISPLAY SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description MARKER ON/OFF Sets the marker display. OFF, ON You can display multiple types of markers at the same time. • Markers are not recorded with the image. • During marker display, only the timecode, zebra, peaking, and face detection indicators are output, even if [DISPLAY OUTPUT] is set to [ALL OUTPUT].
  • Page 120 Menu items (Continued) DISPLAY SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description CAMERA DATA OFF, ON Sets whether to display the iris, ISO sensitivity/ DISPLAY gain, and shutter speed values. Iris value Shutter speed value ISO sensitivity/gain value • The settings appear during manual adjustment, regardless of the setting of this function.
  • Page 121 DISPLAY SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description DATA CODE OFF, DATE/TIME, Selects the information that is displayed during CAMERA DATA playback. OFF: No information is displayed. DATE/TIME: The date and time are displayed. CAMERA DATA: Camera data is displayed. GAMMA DISP ON/OFF Sets whether to convert the image displayed on ASSIST...

  • Page 122: Tc/Ub Set Menu

    Menu items (Continued) DISPLAY SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description DISPLAY OUTPUT LCD PANEL, ALL Sets the output to display information, such as OUTPUT the timecode. You can select to display information on the LCD screen only, or output the information to the VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT jacks and the LCD screen.

  • Page 123: Network Set Menu

    TC/UB SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description TC RUN REC RUN, FREE RUN Sets how the timecode advances. REC RUN: Advances the timecode only during recording. Select this setting to record the timecode sequentially from the last timecode of the previous recording. •...
  • Page 124 Menu items (Continued) NETWORK SET Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description STREAMING PRESET SELECT Sets streaming (p. 83). PRESET1, PRESET2, PRESET3 PRESET1/PRESET2/ PRESET3 SIZE 640×360, 1280×720 DESTINATION SET USTREAM USER INFO SET Configures USTREAM settings (p. 89). SIZE 640×360, 1280×720 SERVER REC SET Set whether to record the distributed movie on ON, OFF the USTREAM server.

  • Page 125: Others Menu

    OTHERS menu OTHERS Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description STATUS CHECK Checks the settings in your camcorder (p. 68). CAMERA PROFILE MEMORY CARD A, Loads, saves, and deletes camera profiles. MEMORY CARD B • A camera profile saves configuration settings, such as menu, picture profile, and button settings.
  • Page 126 Menu items (Continued) OTHERS Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description DATE REC OFF, ON Sets whether to record the date and time on the recorded images. • 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 are properly recorded on images.

  • Page 127: Edit Menu

    OTHERS Menu item Sub-items/Settings Description VERSION DISPLAY Displays the version of your camcorder. • Be sure to check for firmware updates. • To perform an update, use the AC Adaptor. CALIBRATION Calibrates the touch panel (p. 161). INITIALIZE Resets all settings, including the clock setting to their default values.
  • Page 128 Menu items (Continued) Item Sub-items Settings Description GAMMA STANDARD, Selects a gamma curve. STANDARD: Standard gamma curve for STILL, movies. CINE1, STILL: Gamma curve for still image CINE2, capture. CINE3, CINE1: Softens the contrast in dark parts CINE4, and accentuates gradation changes in ITU709, bright parts to produce images with subdued tones (equivalent to...
  • Page 129 Item Sub-items Settings Description BLACK Corrects gamma in low intensity areas. GAMMA • [BLACK GAMMA] is disabled when [GAMMA] is set to [HLG], [HLG1], [HLG2], or [HLG3]. RANGE HIGH, Selects the correction range. MIDDLE, LEVEL –7 (maximum Sets the correction level. black compression) to +7...
  • Page 130 Menu items (Continued) Item Sub-items Settings Description COLOR STANDARD, Sets the type and level of color. STANDARD: Suitable colors when MODE STILL, [GAMMA] is set to CINEMA, [STANDARD]. PRO, STILL: Suitable colors when ITU709 [GAMMA] is set to [STILL]. MATRIX, CINEMA: Suitable colors when B/W, [GAMMA] is set to [CINE1].
  • Page 131 Item Sub-items Settings Description COLOR –7 (greenish) Sets the color phase. PHASE to +7 (reddish) COLOR –7 (light red) Sets the color depth for each DEPTH to +7 (deep color phase. red) The darker the color, the greater the effect. No effect is applied –7 (light green) for subjects lacking color.
  • Page 132 Menu items (Continued) Item Sub-items Settings Description COLOR Sets the color correction. CORRECTION • Setting both memories to the same setting doubles the color correction effect. • The settings of [COLOR CORRECTION] will be retained even if the power is turned off.
  • Page 133 Item Sub-items Settings Description COLOR MEMORY1 PHASE 0 (purple) to 8 Sets the color phase of memory CORRECTION COLOR (red) to 16 (yellow) to 24 (green) to 31 (blue) PHASE 0 (no color Sets the phase range of memory RANGE selection), 1 (narrow: to select only a...
  • Page 134 Menu items (Continued) Item Sub-items Settings Description WB SHIFT Sets the white balance shift. • Items you can adjust differ depending on the filter type. FILTER TYPE LB-CC, R-B Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift. LB-CC: Film type (color temperature conversion and color correction) R-B: Video type (correction of R...
  • Page 135 Item Sub-items Settings Description DETAIL LIMIT 0 (low limit Sets the limit level of the level (likely to DETAIL. be limited)) to 7 (high limit level (not likely to be limited)) CRISPENING 0 (shallow Sets the crispening level. crispening level) to 7 (deep crispening level)

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting

    (OTHERS) t INITIALIZE. 3 Select This operation will reset the date, time, and area settings. 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Power sources/LCD screen/Wireless Remote Commander (p. 136) • Memory cards (p. 138) • Recording (p. 138) •...
  • Page 137 The POWER/CHG lamp flashes while charging the battery pack. • The battery pack may not be able to be charged if the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low. • Reattach the battery pack correctly. • If the lamp continues to flash, there may be a problem with the camcorder. Disconnect the plug from the power outlet, and contact a service representative.
  • Page 138 Troubleshooting (Continued) Another video device malfunctions when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD2 for your video device. • Cover the sensor of your video device with black paper. Memory cards The camcorder does not operate with the memory card inserted. •...
  • Page 139 The handle zoom does not work. • Set the handle zoom speed switch to FIX or VAR (p. 33). The access lamp remains lit even after recording was stopped. • Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the memory card. The imaging field looks different.
  • Page 140 Troubleshooting (Continued) • SteadyShot image stabilization may not be able to correct the image if the shaking is too large, even if [STEADYSHOT] is set to [ACTIVE] or [STANDARD]. Image cannot be recorded or played back properly. • If you continue recording and deleting images on recording media for a long period of time, the files on that media may become fragmented.
  • Page 141 Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Adjust the shutter speed (p. 44). Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged. • Adjust [DETAIL] to the negative side (p. 134). The timecode is not recorded in sequence. •...
  • Page 142 Troubleshooting (Continued) Audio is not recorded properly. • If an external microphone or other device is connected or disconnected while recording a movie, the audio may not be recorded properly. Audio is recorded properly by restoring the connection state of the microphone that was in force at the start of recording. •...
  • Page 143 Copying/Editing/Connecting to other devices Timecode and other information appear on the display of the connected device. • Set [DISPLAY OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (p. 122). Copy cannot be done correctly using the A/V connecting cable (sold separately). • The A/V connecting cable (sold separately) is not connected properly. Make sure that the A/V connecting cable (sold separately) is connected to the input jack of the device.

  • Page 144: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If the problem (Warning indicators persists even after you have tried a couple pertaining to memory cards) of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Slow flashing • Free space for recording images are C:04:ss running out.
  • Page 145 • Access to the memory card was Buffer overflow. Writing to the media restricted on another device. was not completed in time. • You have performed recording and erasing operations repeatedly, or a * When [BEEP] is set to [ON] (p. 126), you hear a memory card that has been formatted melody when the warning indicators appear on by other device is used.
  • Page 146 • Use a memory card recommended for Connection to the access point your camcorder (p. 27). failed. • Contact your Sony dealer. Please input your password again. Could not connect to the access point. Try Do not eject the memory card during re-entering the password for the access writing.
  • Page 147 Cannot use this USB device. Authentication information is invalid. Connect a correct USB device. Check the user name and password. Check (NETWORK SET) t Check the LAN cable connection. [USTREAM] t [USER INFO SET] Could not connect to the network. Check settings.
  • Page 148 Warning indicators and messages (Continued) Closes the function since an error occurred. The function terminated due to an error occurring.

  • Page 149: Additional Information

    Additional Information Recording time Estimated time of recording and Estimated recording time playback with each battery pack (Unit: minute) Approximate time available when you use a XAVC S 4K fully charged battery pack. 2160 Recording time 4K (QFHD) 60Mbps 100Mbps (Unit: minute) 64GB Continuous...
  • Page 150 1540 (305) (360) (495) (665) (1255) • When using Sony memory cards. • The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. b Note • The recording time may vary depending on the recording conditions, subjects, and [REC SET] (p.

  • Page 151: Function Limitations When Recording

    Function limitations when recording For details about limitation when streaming is ON, see page 84. Limitations for each file format Yes: Supported, No: Not supported Functions XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD AVCHD RELAY REC (p. 31) SIMULTANEOUS REC (p. 32) FACE DETECTION (p.

  • Page 152: Slow & Quick Motion And Super Slow Motion Recording Limitations

    Function limitations when recording (Continued) Slow & Quick Motion and Super Slow Motion recording limitations Yes: Supported, No: Not supported Slow motion at high Functions Slow & Quick Motion Super Slow Motion frame rate FACE DETECTION LOCK-ON AF COLOR BAR STREAMING RTMP/RTMPS USTREAM...

  • Page 153: Streaming, Rtmp/Rtmps, And Ustream Supported Formats

    Streaming, RTMP/RTMPS, and USTREAM supported formats b Notes • Only streaming is supported if the original file is in 4K format with bit rate of 60Mbps. • Proxy recording is not supported in the following cases. – If the original file is in 4K format with bit rate of 100Mbps –...

  • Page 154: Proxy Recording Supported Formats

    Proxy recording supported formats b Note • Proxy recording is not supported in the following cases. – When [QFHD REC OUTPUT] is set to [EXTERNAL OUTPUT] – In AVCHD format – If the frame rate of the original file is 120/100p Original file Proxy file Image size...

  • Page 155: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Power supply time difference. Select [AREA SET], then set the time difference (p. 125). You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Viewing on TV Before recording a movie with your camcorder for viewing on a TV, set [60i/50i...

  • Page 156: File/Folder Structure On The Recording Media

    The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure when recording/playing back movies on the camcorder. Proxy file • Sony accepts no responsibility for the results of * “Memory Stick PRO Duo” operation using data copied from a PC to a ** SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card.

  • Page 157: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions • Because the AVCHD format uses a data About the XAVC S format compression system, images may be distorted in scenes where the image, angle, or brightness Recording and playback on your changes drastically. This is not a malfunction. camcorder About memory cards Your camcorder can record 4K (QFHD)

  • Page 158: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    • For the latest information about memory cards “InfoLITHIUM” V series battery pack of a that can be used, visit the home page (http:// large capacity, such as the NP-FV70A. www.sony.jp/support/r/handycam/connect/). “InfoLITHIUM” V series battery packs have the mark. On image data compatibility •...

  • Page 159: About Handling Of Your Camcorder

    • The CHG lamp of the supplied AC Adaptor Battery remaining flashes in 2 patterns as follows: indicator Fast-flashing: Turns on and off rapidly at about 51% to 80% 0.15-second intervals. Slow-flashing: Turns on and off alternately for 21% to 50% about 1.5 seconds, and turns off completely for 1% to 20% about 1.5 seconds.
  • Page 160 (or casing, unplug your camcorder and have it vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a checked by a Sony dealer before operating it humid place as shown below. any further.
  • Page 161 To clean the LCD screen This is not a malfunction. The LCD screen is covered with a coating. The Casing coating may be peeled off by scratching or rubbing. Maintain the LCD screen as follows. • If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body •...
  • Page 162 Maintenance and precautions (Continued) Charging procedure Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the power turned off for more than 24 hours. Note on disposal/transfer of memory cards Even if you delete data in a memory card or format the memory card on your camcorder or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely.

  • Page 163: Specifications

    Specifications System General Power requirements Signal format When [60i] is selected: 8.4 V DC (using AC Adaptor) NTSC color, EIA standards 7.4 V DC (using battery pack) HDTV 1080/60i, 1080/60p, 720/60p Power consumption When [50i] is selected While recording using viewfinder: PAL color, CCIR standards HDTV Approx.
  • Page 164 Specifications (Continued) Input/output connectors Minimum illumination When [60i] is selected: VIDEO OUT jack 1.7 lux (LOW LUX mode is on, Multi/Micro USB jack (1) 1/30 sec. shutter speed, 33 dB gain) Composite 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω When [50i] is selected: AUDIO OUT jack 1.7 lux (LOW LUX mode is on, Multi/Micro USB jack (1)
  • Page 165 Storage temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Dimensions Approx. 48 mm × 29 mm × 81 mm in. × 1 in. × 3 in.) (Excluding projecting parts) (width / height / depth) Mass (body only) Approx.

  • Page 166: Index

    Index Content Browser Mobile..74 CTRL W/ AC Adaptor ......19 Handle record button .... 32 SMARTPHONE ....123 Access point ......77 Handle zoom ......33 Accessory shoe .....23 Handle zoom lever ....33 AE SHIFT......140 HISTOGRAM ....118 DATA CODE ...... 67 AGC LIMIT .......103 Date and time ...
  • Page 167 Smartphone......74 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Pre-installed rechargeable media ........158 battery......... 161 Specifications .....163 Menu ........100 PROTECT ......96 SPOT FOCUS ......39 AUDIO SET ....116 Proxy recording START/STOP button ...30 CAMERA SET....103 supported formats ..154 STATUS button....68 DISPLAY SET ....118 Status check ......68 EDIT......127 STEADYSHOT ....104...
  • Page 168 Index (Continued) Warning indicators .....144 Warning messages....145 WB OUTDOOR LEVEL ...103 WB PRESET ......103 WB TEMP SET....103 White balance .......46 WHITE BALANCE button........46 Wi-Fi SET ......124 Wide angle......33 Wired LAN......82 WIRED LAN SET....124 Wireless LAN.......77 ZEBRA .......140 Zoom ........33 ZOOM DISPLAY ....120 ZOOM SET ......104...
  • Page 169 Trademarks Notes on the License • “NXCAM” logo is a trademark of Sony THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE Corporation. AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR • “XAVC S” and are registered OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT trademarks of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 170 Establish a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer to read licenses in the “PMHOME” - “LICENSE” folder.
  • Page 171 © 2017 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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