Sony FDRAX1 User Manual

4-484-004-11(1)  
Digital 4K Video  
Camera Recorder  
FDR-AX1/AX1E  
Operating Guide  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly  
and retain it for future reference.  
© 2013 Sony Corporation  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR  
ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW  
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
• Read these instructions.  
• Keep these instructions.  
• Heed all warnings.  
• Follow all instructions.  
• Do not use this apparatus near water.  
• Clean only with dry cloth.  
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.  
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your  
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,  
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury  
from tip-over.  
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
• If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper  
configuration for the power outlet.  
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world.  
A Type  
(American  
Type)  
B Type  
(British Type)  
BF Type  
(British Type)  
B3 Type  
(British Type)  
C Type  
(CEE Type)  
SE Type  
(CEE Type)  
O Type  
(Ocean Type)  
The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart.  
Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used.  
Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.  
—For only the United States  
Use a supplied power cord.  
Europe  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
Austria  
Belgium  
Czech  
Denmark  
Finland  
France  
Germany  
Greece  
Hungary  
Iceland  
Ireland  
230  
230  
220  
230  
230  
230  
230  
220  
220  
230  
230  
220  
230  
230  
230  
220  
230  
220  
220  
220  
127/230  
230  
230  
240  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C/BF  
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
BF  
Italy  
Luxemburg  
Netherlands  
Norway  
Poland  
Portugal  
Romania  
Russia  
Slovak  
Spain  
Sweden  
Switzerland  
UK  
Asia  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
China  
220  
50  
A
Hong Kong  
India  
Indonesia  
Japan  
Korea (rep)  
Malaysia  
Philippines  
Singapore  
Taiwan  
200/220  
230/240  
127/230  
100  
220  
240  
220/230  
230  
110  
50  
50  
50  
50/60  
60  
50  
60  
50  
60  
BF  
C
C
A
C
BF  
A/C  
BF  
A
Thailand  
Vietnam  
220  
220  
50  
50  
C/BF  
A/C  
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Oceania  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
Australia  
New Zealand  
240  
230/240  
50  
50  
O
O
North America  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
Canada  
USA  
120  
120  
60  
60  
A
A
Central America  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
Bahamas  
Costa Rica  
Cuba  
Dominican (rep)  
El Salvador  
Guatemala  
Honduras  
Jamaica  
120/240  
110  
110/220  
110  
110  
120  
110  
110  
120/127  
120/240  
110/220  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
60  
50  
60  
60  
60  
A
A
A/C  
A
A
A
A
A
A
Mexico  
Nicaragua  
Panama  
A
A
South America  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
Argentina  
Brazil  
Chile  
Colombia  
Peru  
Venezuela  
220  
127/220  
220  
120  
220  
50  
60  
50  
60  
60  
60  
C/BF/O  
A/C  
C
A
A/C  
A
120  
Middle East  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
Iran  
Iraq  
Israel  
Saudi Arabia  
Turkey  
UAE  
220  
220  
230  
127/220  
220  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
C/BF  
C/BF  
C
A/C/BF  
C
240  
C/BF  
Africa  
Countries/regions  
Voltage  
Frequency (Hz)  
Plug type  
Algeria  
Congo (dem)  
Egypt  
Ethiopia  
Kenya  
Nigeria  
South Africa  
Tanzania  
Tunisia  
127/220  
220  
220  
220  
240  
230  
220/230  
230  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
50  
C
C
C
C
C/BF  
C/BF  
C/BF  
C/BF  
C
220  
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Note on the power cord (mains lead)  
The power cord (mains lead) is designed  
specifically for use with this camcorder only, and  
should not be used with other electrical  
equipment.  
CAUTION  
Battery pack  
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack  
can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns.  
Observe the following cautions.  
• Do not disassemble.  
• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack  
to any shock or force such as hammering,  
dropping or stepping on it.  
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power  
source (mains) is still supplied to it while  
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the  
AC Adaptor.  
• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal  
objects to come into contact with the battery  
terminals.  
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and  
headphones cause hearing loss.  
• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C  
(140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car  
parked in the sun.  
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.  
• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion  
batteries.  
• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a  
genuine Sony battery charger or a device that  
can charge the battery pack.  
For customers in the U.S.A. and  
CANADA  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION  
BATTERIES  
Lithium-Ion batteries are  
recyclable.  
You can help preserve our  
environment by returning your  
used rechargeable batteries to the  
collection and recycling location  
nearest you.  
• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small  
children.  
• Keep the battery pack dry.  
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type  
recommended by Sony.  
• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as  
described in the instructions.  
For more information regarding  
recycling of rechargeable batteries,  
call toll free  
1-800-822-8837, or visit  
Replace the battery with the specified type only.  
Otherwise, fire or injury may result.  
AC Adaptor  
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow  
space, such as between a wall and furniture.  
Caution: Do not handle damaged  
or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.  
Battery pack  
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when  
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC  
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)  
immediately if any malfunction occurs while  
using the apparatus.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
Charger  
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when  
using the Charger. Disconnect the Charger from  
the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any  
malfunction occurs while using the apparatus.  
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the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
—Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
For the customers in the U.S.A.  
UL is an internationally recognized safety  
organization.  
The UL Mark on the product means it has been  
UL Listed.  
If you have any questions about this product, you  
may call:  
The supplied interface cable must be used with  
the equipment in order to comply with the limits  
for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part  
15 of FCC Rules.  
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-  
SONY (7669).  
The number below is for the FCC related matters  
only.  
Regulatory Information  
For Customers in EUROPE  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: FDR-AX1  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA  
92127 U.S.A.  
Notice for the customers in the countries  
applying EU Directives  
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan  
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan  
For EU product compliance: Sony Deutschland  
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,  
Germany  
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
Notice  
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes  
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart  
the application or disconnect and connect the  
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.  
CAUTION  
This product has been tested and found compliant  
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for  
using connection cables shorter than 3 meters  
(9.8 feet).  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
Note  
Attention  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  
if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications.  
The electromagnetic fields at the specific  
frequencies may influence the picture and sound  
of this unit.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on,  
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life to the applicable collection point for the  
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.  
For all other batteries, please view the section on  
how to remove the battery from the product  
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of waste  
batteries.  
Disposal of Old Electrical &  
Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
For more detailed information about recycling of  
this product or battery, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household waste disposal  
service or the shop where you purchased the  
product.  
This symbol on the product or on its packaging  
indicates that this product shall not be treated as  
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over  
to the applicable collection point for the recycling  
of electrical and electronic equipment.  
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,  
you will help prevent potential negative  
consequences for the environment and human  
health, which could otherwise be caused by  
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The  
recycling of materials will help to conserve  
natural resources.  
For more detailed information about recycling of  
this product, please contact your local Civic  
Office, your household waste disposal service or  
the shop where you purchased the product.  
Disposal of waste batteries  
(applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging  
indicates that the battery provided with this  
product shall not be treated as household waste.  
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in  
combination with a chemical symbol. The  
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb)  
are added if the battery contains more than  
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.  
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of  
correctly, you will help prevent potentially  
negative consequences for the environment and  
human health which could otherwise be caused  
by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.  
The recycling of the materials will help to  
conserve natural resources.  
In case of products that for safety, performance or  
data integrity reasons require a permanent  
connection with an incorporated battery, this  
battery should be replaced by qualified service  
staff only. To ensure that the battery will be  
treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-  
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Table of Contents  
Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording  
Checking the remaining time available for recording  
Table of Contents  
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Playing the selected and subsequent clips in sequence  
................................................................................ 37  
What you can do with “PlayMemories Home” software  
(Windows) ............................................................. 50  
Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your  
computer ................................................................ 50  
Table of Contents  
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Overview  
Location and Function of Parts  
For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses.  
1. Hook for shoulder strap (15)  
2. ASSIGN 7/FOCUS MAGNIFIER button  
(35)  
3. Microphone holder*  
4. IRIS PUSH AUTO button  
5. Power zoom lever (27)  
* When you use the microphone, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the microphone.  
Location and Function of Parts  
12  
     
** MENU button has a raised tactile bar for your  
convenience in locating the button.  
1. Lens (23)  
2. Lens hood with lens cover (23)  
3. Internal microphone (33)  
4. Front recording lamp (46)  
The recording lamp flashes if the remaining  
capacity of recording media or battery is low.  
5. ASSIGN 4/ZEBRA button  
6. ASSIGN 1 button  
7. ASSIGN 2 button*  
8. ASSIGN 3 button  
9. ASSIGN 6/THUMBNAIL button  
10. CH1 (INT MIC/INPUT1/INPUT2) switch  
11. AUTO/MAN (CH1) switch (34)  
12. AUDIO LEVEL(CH1) dial (34)  
13. STATUS CHECK button (16)  
14. CANCEL/BACK button (40)  
15. MENU button** (40)  
16. AUDIO LEVEL(CH2) dial (34)  
17. AUTO/MAN (CH2) switch (34)  
18. CH2 (INT MIC/INPUT1/INPUT2) switch  
19. PUSH AUTO button (28)  
20. FOCUS switch (28)  
21. ND FILTER switch (31)  
22. ASSIGN 5/PEAKING button*  
* The ASSIGN 5/PEAKING button and the ASSIGN 2  
button have raised tactile dots for your convenience in  
locating the button.  
Location and Function of Parts  
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1. AUDIO OUT connectors/VIDEO OUT  
connector (48, 60)  
2. HDMI OUT connector (48)  
3. UTILITY SD slot  
(To be supported by future upgrade.)  
4. Handle zoom lever (27)  
5. START/STOP button  
When the lever is set to the HOLD position, the  
START/STOP button is not operable.  
6. INPUT2 connector  
7. INPUT1 connector  
8. Cable holder  
Provided for securing a microphone cable, etc.  
9. INPUT2 switch (33)  
10. INPUT1 switch (33)  
11. REMOTE connector  
The REMOTE connector is used for controlling  
start/stop of recording, etc., on the video device  
and peripherals connected to it.  
12. Grip belt  
13. POWER switch (27)  
14. Record button (27)  
15. Air outlet  
Notes  
• Areas around the exhaust vents may become hot.  
• Do not cover the exhaust vents.  
16. DC IN connector (22)  
17. Cable holder  
Provided for securing a DC cable, etc.  
Location and Function of Parts  
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1. Hook for shoulder strap  
2. Focus ring (28)  
3. Lens cover lever (23)  
4. Zoom ring (27)  
To attach a shoulder strap  
Attach a shoulder strap (sold separately) to the  
hooks for a shoulder strap.  
5. Iris ring (30)  
6. GAIN button (30)  
7. WHT BAL button* (32)  
8. SHUTTER SPEED button (31)  
9. AUTO/MANUAL switch (30)  
10. i (headphones) connector  
For stereo mini-jack headphones  
11. BATT RELEASE button (21)  
12. Battery pack (21)  
13. “Memory Stick” media/SD card C slot/  
access lamp  
(To be supported by future upgrade.)  
14. XQD memory card A slot/select button/  
access lamp (25)  
15. XQD memory card B slot/select button/  
access lamp (25)  
16. USB connector (mini-B type) (49)  
17. USB connector (A type)  
(To be supported by future upgrade.)  
18.  
(One push) button (31)  
19. White balance memory switch (31)  
20. Gain switch (30)  
21. IRIS button* (30)  
* WHT BAL and IRIS buttons have raised tactile dots  
for your convenience in locating the buttons.  
Location and Function of Parts  
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1. OPTION button (37)  
2. THUMBNAIL button (36)  
Bottom  
3. Playback control buttons (PREV, PLAY/  
PAUSE*, NEXT, STOP, F REV, F FWD)  
4. DATA CODE button  
(To be supported by future upgrade.)  
5. DISPLAY button (19)  
6. LCD screen (24)  
7. Handle zoom switch (27)  
8. Viewfinder (24)  
9. Large eyecup  
10. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (24)  
11. Viewfinder release lever (57)  
12. HEADPHONE MONITOR switch (34)  
13. Rear recording lamp (46)  
14. SEL/SET dial buttons (40)  
15. VOLUME buttons*  
1. Tripod receptacle (1/4 inch)  
This is a 1/4-20UNC screw compatible.  
Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod  
receptacle using a tripod screw (sold  
separately: the length of the screw must be  
less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).  
16. STATUS CHECK button  
17. CANCEL/BACK button (40)  
18. V/v/B/b/SET buttons (40)  
19. MENU button (40)  
Status screen  
To display a status screen  
• Press the STATUS CHECK button.  
*
VOLUME+ button and PLAY/PAUSE button have  
raised tactile dots for your convenience in locating the  
buttons.  
To switch status screens  
• Turn the SEL/SET dial.  
To hide the status screen  
• Press the STATUS CHECK button.  
Location and Function of Parts  
16  
             
Camera status screen  
Displays the electronic shutter settings or the  
Video output status screen  
Displays the HDMI and video output settings.  
status of the lens.  
HDMI  
Output picture size  
Output On/Off  
Gain<H>  
Gain<M>  
Gain<L>  
Setting value of Gain <H>  
level  
Video  
Output picture size  
Setting value of Gain <M>  
level  
Assignable button status screen  
Displays the function that is assigned to each  
ASSIGN button.  
Setting value of Gain <L>  
level  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Function that is assigned to  
the Assign 1 button  
Preset White  
Gamma  
Preset value of white balance  
Gamma category and curve  
Setting value of AE level  
Setting value of AE control  
speed  
Function that is assigned to  
the Assign 2 button  
AE Level  
AE Speed  
Function that is assigned to  
the Assign 3 button  
AGC Limit  
Setting value of the maximum  
gain of AGC  
Function that is assigned to  
the Assign 4 button  
A.SHT Limit  
Fastest shutter speed of the  
auto shutter function  
Function that is assigned to  
the Assign 5 button  
Audio status screen  
Displays the input settings for each channel,  
audio level meter, and wind filter setting.  
Function that is assigned to  
the Assign 6 button  
Function that is assigned to  
the Assign 7 button  
CH 1 level meter Level meter for CH 1  
CH 1 Source  
Input source for CH 1  
Media status screen  
CH 1 Ref. / Sens. Sensitivity of the internal  
microphone input to CH 1, or  
the reference level of audio  
input  
Displays the remaining space of the recording  
media (XQD memory card A/XQD memory  
card B).  
Media  
information of  
Media A  
Media icon displayed when  
recording media is inserted in  
the slot A  
CH 1 Wind Filter Setting status of the wind  
filter for the microphone input  
to CH 1  
Protect  
information of  
Media A  
Protect icon displayed when  
recording media inserted in  
the slot A is write-protected  
CH 2 level meter Level meter for CH 2  
CH 2 Source  
Input source for CH 2  
CH 2 Ref. / Sens. Sensitivity of the internal  
microphone input to CH 2, or  
the reference level of audio  
input  
Notes  
• You cannot protect the XQD  
memory card on the  
camcorder.  
CH 2 Wind Filter Setting status of the wind  
filter for the microphone input  
to CH 2  
Remaining meter Remaining capacity of the  
of Media A  
recording media inserted in  
the slot A, expressed with a  
bar indicator  
Audio Format  
Audio format setting  
Headphone Out Headphone output setting  
Remaining  
capacity of  
Media A  
Remaining capacity of the  
recording media inserted in  
the slot A, expressed in GB  
System status screen  
Displays the video signal settings.  
Country  
Setting status of the region,  
NTSC region or PAL region  
Media  
information of  
Media B  
Media icon displayed when  
recording media is inserted in  
the slot B  
Rec Format  
Recording format that is  
recorded on the XQD memory  
card  
Protect  
information of  
Media B  
Protect icon displayed when  
recording media inserted in  
the slot B is write-protected  
Picture Size  
Frame Rate  
Picture size that is recorded on  
the XQD memory card  
Frame rate that is recorded on  
the XQD memory card  
Remaining meter Remaining capacity of the  
of Media B  
recording media inserted in  
the slot B, expressed with a  
bar indicator  
Location and Function of Parts  
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Remaining  
capacity of  
Media B  
Remaining capacity of the  
recording media inserted in  
the slot B, expressed in GB  
Media icon displayed when  
recording media is inserted in  
Media  
information of  
the UTILITY SD the UTILITY SD slot  
card  
Protect  
information of  
Protect icon displayed when  
the UTILITY SD slot is write-  
the UTILITY SD protected  
card  
Remaining meter Remaining capacity of the  
of the UTILITY recording media inserted in  
SD card  
the UTILITY SD slot,  
expressed by a bar indicator  
Remaining capacity of the  
recording media inserted in  
the UTILITY SD slot,  
expressed in GB  
Remaining  
capacity of the  
UTILITY SD  
card  
Location and Function of Parts  
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On-Screen Indications  
LCD/viewfinder screen  
While recording, standing by to record, or playback, the statuses and settings of this unit are superimposed  
on the LCD/viewfinder screen.  
The statuses and settings of this unit can be turned on/off using the DISPLAY button.  
Information displayed on the screen while recording  
1. Shutter mode/shutter speed indication  
2. ND filter indication (page 31)  
3. Gain indication (page 30)  
4. Special recording/operation status  
indication  
15. White balance mode indication (page 31)  
ATW  
Automatic mode  
Preset mode  
PWB  
Memory A  
Memory B  
n
Memory A mode  
Memory B mode  
Preset mode (indoor)  
Preset mode (outdoor)  
zRec  
Recording in progress  
Standby for recording  
Stby  
16. UTILITY SD slot media status indication  
17. Time data indication  
18. Audio level meter  
19. A/B slot media status/remaining space  
indication (page 26)  
5. Color temperature indication (page 31)  
6. Battery remaining indication (page 55)  
7. Focus position indication  
Displays focus position.  
8. Zoom position indication  
9. SteadyShot indication  
10. Focus mode indication  
11. Auto shutter indication  
12. AGC indication  
When the left side of the icon is orange,  
recording is possible.  
When the green lamp on the upper right of the  
icon lights, playback is possible.  
20. Gamma indication (page 42)  
Displays the gamma setting value.  
13. Auto iris indication  
21. Recording format (codec) indication  
14. Iris position indication  
Displays iris position.  
Displays the format that is recorded on an  
XQD memory card.  
On-Screen Indications  
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22. System frequency and scan method  
indication  
23. Recording format (picture size) indication  
Displays the picture size that is recorded on  
an XQD memory card.  
Information displayed on the playback screen  
The following information is superimposed on  
the playback picture.  
1. Clip no./total number of clips  
2. Playback mode  
3. Playback format (picture size)  
4. Battery remaining  
5. Playback format (frame rate)  
6. Time data  
The duration of the movie is displayed.  
7. Audio levels  
The audio levels for the recording are displayed.  
8. Media  
A
mark appears to the left if the memory  
card is write-protected.  
9. Playback format (codec)  
On-Screen Indications  
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Preparations  
Power Supply  
Remove the battery pack from the Charger when  
the charge is completed.  
Charging the battery pack  
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
(L series) with the supplied Charger.  
Attaching the battery pack  
Press the battery pack against the back of your  
camcorder and slide it down.  
Notes  
• You can use a large capacity battery pack, NP-F970  
(supplied), with your camcorder. You cannot use NP-  
F570/F770 (sold separately).  
Power cord  
(mains lead)  
To the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
Charge lamp  
Removing the battery pack  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Push the BATT  
RELEASE (battery release) button and remove  
the battery pack.  
Mode switch  
Charger AC-VL1  
Notes  
• You cannot use the AC-VL1 to connect the camcorder  
to an outside power source. When you connect the  
camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket), use the  
supplied AC Adaptor.  
1
2
Set the mode switch to CHARGE.  
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to  
the Charger and the wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
BATT RELEASE  
(battery release) button  
3
Place the battery pack in the slot of the  
Charger, press it down, and slide it in  
the direction of the arrow.  
Notes  
• Settings of the menu or settings adjusted using the  
AUTO/MANUAL switch can be saved when the  
POWER switch is set to OFF. Remove the battery pack  
after the display on the LCD/viewfinder screen has  
completely disappeared. Otherwise, changed settings  
may not be saved.  
The charge lamp turns on and charging starts.  
After charging the battery  
• If you remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor with the  
POWER switch ON, you cannot turn the camcorder on  
even though you attach the battery pack or AC Adaptor  
again.  
Slide the POWER switch to OFF temporarily, then to  
ON.  
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).  
Power Supply  
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Storing the battery pack  
If the battery pack is not in use for a while, run  
down the battery and store it. See page 55 for  
details on storage of the battery pack.  
Charging time  
Approximate time (minute) required when you  
charge a fully discharged battery pack.  
Normal charge  
Battery pack  
Full charge time  
time  
DC IN  
connector  
NP-F970  
365  
425  
Notes  
• You cannot use the NP-F570/NP-F770 battery pack  
with your camcorder.  
On the battery pack  
AC  
Adaptor  
(AC-  
NB12A)  
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER  
switch to OFF.  
Using a wall outlet (wall socket) as a  
power source  
Power  
cord  
(mains  
lead)  
To the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain AC power.  
1. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the  
AC Adaptor.  
2. Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN  
connector of the camcorder.  
3. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the  
wall outlet (wall socket).  
On the AC Adaptor  
• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when  
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC  
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)  
immediately if any malfunction occurs while  
using your camcorder.  
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow  
space, such as between a wall and furniture.  
• Do not short-circuit the plug of the AC Adaptor  
with any metallic objects. This may cause a  
malfunction.  
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power  
(house current) is still supplied to it while  
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the  
AC Adaptor.  
• You cannot charge the camcorder by  
connecting it to the AC Adaptor.  
Power Supply  
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Setting the Clock  
Attaching Devices  
When you turn the camcorder on for the first time  
after purchasing or the backup battery has  
completely discharged, the Initial Setting display  
appears on the viewfinder screen and LCD  
screen. Set the date and time of the built-in clock,  
using this display.  
Attaching the lens hood with lens  
cover  
Time Zone  
The value shows the time difference from UTC  
(Coordinated Universal Time).  
Change the setting if needed.  
Setting the time and date  
PUSH (lens hood release) button  
Clock starts after you turn the SEL/SET dial  
(page 16) to select the items or value, then press  
the SEL/SET dial to set them.  
Align the marks on the lens hood to those on  
the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the  
direction of the arrow 2 until it is locked.  
After the setting display disappears, “Clock Set”  
(page 47) in the System menu can be used to set  
“Time Zone” and date/time.  
Opening or closing the shutter of the lens  
hood with lens cover  
Notes  
• If the clock setting is cleared because the backup  
battery fully discharged when no power was supplied  
(no battery pack and no DC IN connection), the Initial  
Setting display will be displayed when you next turn  
the camcorder on.  
Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open the  
lens cover, and move the lever to CLOSE to close  
the lens cover.  
• While the Initial Setting display is shown, no other  
operation, except turning the power off, is permitted  
until you finish the setting for this display.  
Removing the lens hood with lens cover  
Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction to the  
arrow 2 in the illustration while pressing the  
PUSH (lens hood release) button.  
Notes  
• Remove the lens hood with lens cover when you  
attach/detach a 72mm polarized filter or protective  
filter.  
Setting the Clock / Attaching Devices  
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You can switch the brightness of the viewfinder  
backlight with “VF Backlight” of “VF Setting” in  
the LCD/VF menu (page 45).  
Adjusting the LCD screen and  
viewfinder  
LCD screen  
Open the LCD screen 180 degrees (1), then  
rotate it to the best angle to record or play back  
(2).  
1Open 180 degrees.  
290 degrees  
(max.)  
2180 degrees  
(max.)  
• Images are displayed as mirror images on the  
LCD screen, but are recorded as normal images.  
• You can switch the brightness of the backlight  
of the LCD screen with “LCD Backlight” of  
“LCD Setting” in the LCD/VF menu (page 45).  
Viewfinder  
Viewfinder lens  
adjustment lever  
Move it until the picture  
becomes clear.  
Notes  
• You may see primary colors shimmering in the  
viewfinder when you move your line of sight. This is  
not a malfunction. The shimmering colors will not be  
recorded on the recording media.  
Attaching Devices  
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Notes  
• Data integrity is not guaranteed if the power is turned  
off or a memory card is removed while it is being  
accessed. Data on the card may be destroyed. Be sure  
that its access lamp is lit in green or off when you turn  
off the power or remove a memory card.  
Using XQD Memory  
Cards  
• An XQD memory card removed from the camcorder  
after recording ended may be hot. This is not a  
malfunction.  
This camcorder records audio and video on XQD  
memory cards inserted in the card slots.  
About XQD memory cards  
Selecting the memory card slot to  
be used for recording  
Use the following Sony XQD memory cards.  
Press the A or B button of the memory card slot  
where the memory card you want to record on is  
inserted. The lamp of the selected slot lights up in  
green.  
XQD memory card S series  
XQD memory card H series  
XQD memory card N series  
Operations are not guaranteed with other memory  
cards.  
For details on using XQD memory cards and usage-  
related precautions, refer to the instruction manual  
for the XQD memory card.  
Inserting an XQD memory card  
1
2
Open the cover of the card slot block.  
Insert the XQD memory card until it  
clicks into place with the XQD label  
facing to the left.  
The access lamp (page 15) lights in red then  
changes to green once the memory card is  
ready for use.  
Memory card slot A button  
Memory card slot B button  
3
Notes  
Close the cover.  
Notes  
• You can only select a slot that already has a memory  
card inserted.  
• While movies are being recorded on the memory card,  
you cannot switch the slot even if you press the  
memory card slot A/B buttons.  
• If you insert a memory card into the slot in the wrong  
direction, the memory card, the memory card slot, or  
image data may be damaged.  
Removing an XQD memory card  
• When only one slot has a memory card inserted,  
the slot that has the memory card is selected  
automatically.  
• If the memory card is fully recorded during  
recording, the camcorder continues recording  
automatically on the memory card inserted in  
the other slot.  
Open the cover of the card slot block,  
remove the XQD memory card by pressing  
the XQD memory card once lightly.  
Using XQD Memory Cards  
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Replacing an XQD memory card  
Formatting an XQD memory card  
• If the available time on two cards in total  
becomes less than 5 minutes, the warning  
message “Media Near Full” is displayed, the  
recording lamp flashes, and a beep sound is  
output to the headphones to warn you. Replace  
the cards with those that have sufficient space.  
• If you continue recording until the total  
remaining time reaches zero, the message  
changes to “Media Full,” and recording stops.  
If an XQD memory card is not formatted, or was  
formatted with another system, the message  
“Media Needs to be Formatted” is displayed on  
the LCD/viewfinder screen.  
Format the card as follows.  
Using “Format Media” (page 46) in the  
Media menu, specify “Media(A)” (slot A) or  
“Media(B)” (slot B) then select “Execute.”  
On a confirmation message, select  
“Execute” again.  
Notes  
• Up to approximately 9,999 clips can be recorded on  
one XQD memory card.  
If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit, the  
remaining time indication becomes “0,” and the  
message “Media Full” is displayed.  
The in-progress message and status bar are  
displayed, and the access lamp lights in red.  
When formatting is complete, a completion  
message is displayed. Press the SEL/SET dial to  
hide the message.  
If formatting fails  
A write-protected XQD memory card or memory  
card that cannot be used with this camcorder will  
not be formatted.  
As a warning message is displayed, replace the  
card with an appropriate XQD memory card,  
according to the instructions in the message.  
Notes  
• All the data, including recorded pictures and setup  
files, are erased when a memory card is formatted.  
Checking the remaining time  
available for recording  
While recording (or standing by to record), you  
can check the remaining space for the XQD  
memory cards loaded in the card slots on the A/B  
slot media status/remaining space indication of  
the LCD screen/viewfinder screen (page 19).  
The available time for recording with the current  
video format (recording bit rate) is calculated  
according to the remaining space of each card and  
displayed in time units of minutes.  
Notes  
• A  
icon appears if the memory card is write-  
protected.  
Using XQD Memory Cards  
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Recording  
Basic Operation Procedure  
Basic recording can be performed with the  
following procedures.  
To use the power zoom lever  
Move the power zoom lever D slightly for a  
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.  
1
Make sure that the necessary devices  
are attached to the camcorder and  
power is supplied to them.  
Wide view: (Wide angle)  
2
Load the memory card(s).  
If you load two cards, recording is continued  
by automatically switching to the second  
card when the first card becomes full.  
Close view: (Telephoto)  
3
4
Open the shutter of the lens hood with  
lens cover.  
• The minimum distance required between your  
camcorder and the subject for focus is about  
1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about  
80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.  
• The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom  
positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about  
2 5/8 feet) from your camcorder.  
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom  
lever D. If you move your finger off the power  
zoom lever D, the operation sound of the  
power zoom lever D may also be recorded.  
Slide the POWER switch to ON while  
pressing the green button.  
The recording screen is displayed on the  
LCD/viewfinder screen.  
5
6
Press the record button (page 14).  
The recording lamp lights and recording  
begins.  
To stop recording, press the record  
button again.  
To use the handle zoom  
Recording stops and the camcorder enters  
STBY (recording standby) mode.  
1. Set the handle zoom switch B to VAR or  
FIX.  
• When you set the handle zoom switch B  
to VAR, you can zoom in or out at variable  
speed.  
Adjusting the zoom  
• When you set the handle zoom switch B  
to FIX, you can zoom in or out at fixed  
speed, as set in “Setting” in “Handle  
Zoom” of the Camera menu (page 41).  
2. Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom in or  
out.  
Notes  
• You cannot use the handle zoom lever A when the  
handle zoom switch B is set to OFF.  
• You cannot change the zoom speed of the power zoom  
lever D with the handle zoom switch B.  
Using the zoom ring  
You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the  
zoom ring C. Fine adjustment is also possible.  
Basic Operation Procedure  
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For focusing manually  
Notes  
• It is easier to focus on the subject when you use  
the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever  
towards T (telephoto) and adjust the focus, then,  
towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for  
recording.  
• When you want to record a close-up image of a  
subject, move the power zoom lever towards W  
(wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then  
adjust the focus.  
• Turn the zoom ring C at a moderate speed. If you turn  
it too fast, the zoom speed may lag behind the zoom  
ring rotation speed, or the operation sound of the zoom  
may also be recorded.  
Adjusting the focus manually  
To restore automatic adjustment  
Set the FOCUS switch B to AUTO.  
The focus mode indication changes to “AF” and  
the automatic focus adjustment is restored.  
To use automatic focus temporarily  
(Push auto focus)  
Record the subject while pressing and holding the  
PUSH AUTO button C.  
If you release the button, the setting returns to  
manual focusing.  
Use this function to shift the focus on one subject  
to another. The scenes will shift smoothly.  
• The focal distance information (for when it is  
dark and hard to adjust the focus) appears for  
about 3 seconds in the following cases. (It will  
not be displayed correctly if you are using a  
conversion lens (sold separately)).  
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.  
—When you rotate the focus ring while “MF”  
is displayed on the screen  
—To record horizontal stripes.  
To use the expanded focus (Expanded focus)  
In the default setting, “Focus Magnifier” is  
assigned to the ASSIGN 7 button (page 35).  
Press the ASSIGN 7 button.  
The focus magnifier screen appears and the center  
of the screen is magnified by about 2.0 times. It  
will be easier to confirm the focus setting during  
manual focusing. The screen returns to the  
original size when you press the button again.  
—To record a subject with little contrast  
between the subject and its background.  
—When you want to focus on a subject in the  
background.  
Notes  
—To record a stationary subject using a  
tripod.  
• Even though the image appears expanded on the  
screen, the recorded image is not expanded.  
1
2
During recording or standby, set the  
FOCUS switch B to MAN.  
Playing a recorded clip  
You can play the recorded clip while the  
camcorder is in standby mode.  
The focus mode indication changes to “MF.”  
Rotate the focus ring A and adjust the  
focus.  
1
2
Insert the XQD memory card.  
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button of the  
playback control buttons.  
Basic Operation Procedure  
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3
4
Search for the desired clip by pressing  
PREV or NEXT button.  
Clip (recording data)  
When you stop recording, video, audio and  
subsidiary data from the start to end of the  
recording are recorded as a single clip on an  
XQD memory card.  
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.  
The playback image appears on the  
viewfinder.  
Maximum duration of a clip  
The maximum clip length is 13 hours.  
The maximum continuous recording time for a  
movie is approximately 13 hours. If recording  
time reaches approximately 13 hours, the  
recording will stop.  
Playback operation is performed as follows.  
PLAY/PAUSE button: Pauses playback. To  
resume playback, press this button again.  
F FWD button/F REV button: Plays fast. To  
return to normal playback, press the PLAY/  
PAUSE button.  
STOP button: Stops playback or recording.  
Monitoring audio  
In normal playback mode, you can monitor the  
recorded audio signals through the connected  
headphones.  
You can select audio channel to be monitored and  
adjust the sound volume with “Audio Output”  
(page 44) in the Audio menu.  
Cueing Up  
To start playback from the top of the clip  
Press the PREV button or NEXT button of the  
playback control buttons (page 16). You can cue  
to the top of a desired clip by pressing either  
button repeatedly.  
Switching the XQD memory cards  
When two memory cards are loaded, press the  
select button (page 15) to switch memory cards.  
Notes  
• You cannot switch XQD memory cards during  
playback.  
Continuous playback of cards in slots A and B is not  
possible.  
Basic Operation Procedure  
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1. During recording or standby, set the AUTO/  
MANUAL switch H to MANUAL.  
Changing Basic Settings  
2. When the iris is automatically adjusted, press  
the IRIS button E.  
You can make changes to the settings based on  
the intended usage of the recorded video or  
recording conditions.  
The iris value appears. When the iris value is  
automatically adjusted, “A.Iris” is displayed.  
3. Adjust the iris with the iris ring A.  
• The F value becomes close to F3.4 as the zoom  
position changes from W to T even when you  
open the aperture by setting the F value lower  
than F3.4, such as F1.6.  
• 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.  
Recording format  
Selectable format depends on the setting of the  
region where the camcorder is used (Country).  
To change the format, use “Video Format” in  
“Rec Format” (page 46) of the System menu.  
Adjusting the image brightness  
• This is handy for making the background  
blurred or sharp.  
To adjust the iris automatically  
Press the IRIS button E, or set the AUTO/  
MANUAL switch H to AUTO.  
“A.Iris” is displayed next to the iris value.  
Notes  
• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch H to  
AUTO, other manually adjusted items (gain, shutter  
speed, white balance) also become automatic.  
Adjusting the gain  
You can adjust the gain manually when you do  
not want to use the AGC (automatic gain control).  
1. During recording or standby, set the AUTO/  
MANUAL switch H to MANUAL.  
2. When the gain is automatically adjusted,  
press the GAIN button C.  
You can adjust the image brightness by adjusting  
the iris, gain or shutter speed, or by reducing the  
light volume with the ND FILTER switch B.  
“AGC” is displayed.  
3. Set the gain switch F to H, M or L. The gain  
value set for the selected gain switch position  
appears on the screen. You can set the gain  
value for H/M/L from “Gain” of the Camera  
menu (page 41).  
Adjusting the iris  
You can manually adjust the iris to control the  
volume of the light entering the lens. By adjusting  
the iris, you can change or close (  
) the  
To adjust the gain automatically  
Press the GAIN button C, or set the AUTO/  
MANUAL switch H to AUTO.  
The gain value disappears. “AGC” is displayed  
next to the gain value.  
aperture of the lens, which is expressed as an F  
value between F1.6 and F11. The volume of the  
light increases the more that you open the  
aperture (decreasing F value). The volume of the  
light decreases the more that you close the  
aperture (increasing F value). The current F value  
appears on the screen.  
Changing Basic Settings  
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Notes  
Adjusting the volume of light  
(ND filter)  
• When you set AUTO/MANUAL switch H to AUTO,  
other manually adjusted items (iris, shutter speed,  
white balance) also become automatic.  
You can record the subject clearly by using the  
ND FILTER switch B when the recording  
environment is too bright.  
Adjusting the shutter speed  
OFF: ND filter is not used.  
You can manually adjust and fix the shutter  
speed. You can make a moving subject look still  
or emphasize the movement of a moving subject  
by adjusting the shutter speed.  
1: Reduce the amount of light to 1/4.  
2: Reduce the amount of light to 1/16.  
3: Reduce the amount of light to 1/64.  
While the iris is automatically adjusted, the  
“Video Level Warning” is displayed.  
If ND OFF flashes, set the ND FILTER switch to  
OFF. The ND filter icon will disappear from the  
screen.  
1. During recording or standby, set the AUTO/  
MANUAL switch H to MANUAL.  
2. Press the SHUTTER SPEED button D to  
display the Shutter Value.  
3. Change the Shutter Value displayed on the  
screen by turning the SEL/SET dial G.  
You can adjust the shutter speed in a range of  
1/4 second through 1/9000 second (NTSC  
Area) and 1/3 second through 1/9000 second  
(PAL Area).  
Notes  
• If you change the ND FILTER switch B during  
recording, the movie and sound may be distorted.  
• When adjusting the iris manually, the “Video Level  
Warning” is not displayed even if the light volume  
should be adjusted with the ND FILTER switch.  
The set Shutter Value appears on the screen.  
For example, “1/100” appears on the screen  
when you set the shutter speed to 1/100  
second. The larger the denominator value on  
the screen, the faster the shutter speed.  
While recording a bright subject, diffraction may  
occur if you close the aperture further down,  
resulting in a fuzzy focus (this is a common  
phenomenon with video cameras). The ND  
FILTER switch B suppresses this phenomenon  
and gives better recording results.  
4. Press the SEL/SET dial G to lock the  
Shutter Value.  
To readjust the shutter speed, do steps 2 to 4.  
• The shutter speed range that can be set depends  
on the frame rate.  
Adjusting to natural color (White  
balance)  
• 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.  
To adjust the shutter speed automatically  
Press the SHUTTER SPEED button D twice, or  
set the AUTO/MANUAL switch H to AUTO.  
The Shutter Value disappears. When the shutter  
speed is automatically adjusted, “A.SHT” is  
displayed.  
Notes  
• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch H to  
AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, white  
balance) also become automatic.  
Changing Basic Settings  
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You can adjust and fix the white balance  
according to the lighting conditions of recording  
environment.  
• You can change the color temperature. Set  
“Color Temp.” in “Preset White” in “White” of  
the Paint menu, and the white balance memory  
You can store white balance values in memory A  
switch B to PRESET, then press the  
(one  
(
A) and memory B (  
B), respectively.  
push) button C. Turn the SEL/SET dial E  
until the desired temperature appears on the  
screen, then press the dial to set the temperature.  
You can also set the color temperature by  
Unless a white balance is readjusted, values will  
remain even after the power has been turned off.  
When you select PRESET, “Outdoor,” “Indoor”  
or “Color Temp.” is set, according to which one  
you previously selected with “Preset White” in  
“White” of the Paint menu.  
pressing the WHT BAL button A +  
(one  
push) button C.  
To save the adjusted white balance value in  
memory A or B  
1
During recording or standby, set the  
AUTO/MANUAL switch D to  
MANUAL.  
1. Set the white balance memory switch to A  
(
A) or B (  
B) in step 3 of “Adjusting to  
2
3
Press the WHT BAL button A.  
2. Capture a white subject, such as white paper,  
full-screen in the same lighting condition as  
the one in which the subject is.  
Set the white balance memory switch  
B to any one of PRESET/A/B.  
3. Press the  
(one push) button C.  
B starts flashing rapidly. It will  
Select A or B for recording with the white  
balance setting stored in memory A or B.  
A or  
stay on when the white balance adjustment is  
completed and the adjusted value is stored in  
Indicator  
Shooting conditions  
• White balance values adjusted  
for light sources can be stored in  
memory A and memory B.  
Follow the steps in “To save the  
• Recording neon signs or  
fireworks  
• Recording sunset/sunrise, just  
after sunset or just before  
sunrise  
• Under daylight color fluorescent  
lamps  
A
A or  
B.  
(Memory A)  
Notes  
B
• It may take a long time to adjust the white balance,  
depending on the recording conditions. If you want to  
perform a different operation before completing the  
adjustment, set the white balance memory switch B to  
another position to temporarily suspend white balance  
adjustment.  
(Memory B)  
Outdoor  
To adjust the white balance automatically  
Press the WHT BAL button A or set the AUTO/  
MANUAL switch D to AUTO.  
Notes  
n
Indoor  
• Under the lighting conditions  
that change in many ways, such  
as a party hall  
• Under strong light, such as in a  
photography studio  
• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to  
AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, and  
shutter speed) also become automatic.  
• Under sodium lamps or mercury  
lamps  
Color temperature • Color temperature can be set  
(“Color Temp.”)  
between 2300K and 15000K  
(the default setting is 3200K).  
Changing Basic Settings  
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• If the recording level is low, set “INT MIC  
Sensitivity” in “Audio Input” of the Audio  
menu to “High” (page 44).  
• To reduce wind roar, set “INT MIC Wind  
Filter” in “Audio Input” of the Audio menu to  
“On” (page 44).  
Audio setup  
The following connectors, switches and dials  
allow you to set the sound to be recorded.  
Recording sound from an external audio  
device  
To use an external audio device, or a microphone  
(sold separately), change the settings as follows.  
1. Select the input source.  
Set the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 switches  
according to the devices connected to the  
INPUT 1/INPUT 2 jacks.  
Audio devices  
Switch  
position  
External audio device (mixer, LINE  
etc.)  
Dynamic microphones or  
microphones with a built-in  
battery  
MIC  
MIC+48V  
+48V powering (Phantom  
powering) microphone  
• If you connect a device that does not  
support +48V phantom power, malfunction  
may result from setting this switch to  
MIC+48V. Check before connecting the  
device.  
• When there is no audio device connected to  
an INPUT jack, set the INPUT switch of  
that jack to LINE to prevent noise.  
External audio input jacks and switches  
INPUT 1 jack B  
INPUT 2 jack A  
INPUT 1 switch C  
INPUT 2 switch D  
Audio source switches  
CH1 (INT MIC/INPUT 1/INPUT 2) switch E  
2. Set the input level of the microphone.  
• Set the input level of the microphone by  
“INPUT1 Reference/INPUT2 Reference” in  
“Audio Input” of the Audio menu  
(page 44). Adjust according to the  
sensitivity of the microphone.  
CH2 (INT MIC/INPUT 1/INPUT 2) switch J  
Audio level controls  
CH1 (AUTO/MAN) switch F  
CH2 (AUTO/MAN) switch I  
AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial G  
AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial H  
3. Select the channel you want to record.  
Using the CH1/CH2 switches, select the  
source to be recorded on each channel.  
Using the internal microphone  
The sound will be recorded in stereo when using  
the internal microphone.  
Set the CH1 (INT MIC/INPUT 1/INPUT 2)  
and CH2 (INT MIC/INPUT 1/INPUT 2)  
switches to INT MIC.  
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When the CH1 switch is set to INT MIC  
2. During recording or standby, turn the  
AUDIO LEVEL dial (G or H) of the  
channel to be adjusted.  
Input source and recorded  
channel  
CH2  
switch  
setting  
To restore automatic adjustment  
Set the AUTO/MAN switch (F or I) of the  
manually adjusted channel to AUTO.  
INT MIC (L)  
INT MIC (R)  
CH1  
CH2  
Setting the headphone sound  
INT MIC (mono)  
INPUT 1  
CH1  
CH2  
INT MIC (mono)  
INPUT 2  
CH1  
CH2  
When the CH1 switch is set to INPUT 1  
Input source and recorded  
channel  
CH2  
switch  
setting  
You can select the channel by setting the switch  
to CH1 or CH2, to output from the headphone.  
See “Headphone Out” in “Audio Output” of  
Audio menu on the sound at STEREO MIX  
INPUT 1  
CH1  
INT MIC (mono)  
CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
CH1  
CH2  
• When the CH1 switch is set to INPUT 2, the  
INPUT 2 source is recorded to CH1.  
• 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.  
Adjusting the volume  
When both the CH1/CH2 switches are set to INT  
MIC, left and right channels are linked to the CH1  
switch and dial.  
1. Set the AUTO/MAN switch (F or I) of  
the channel to be adjusted to MAN.  
appears on the LCD screen.  
Changing Basic Settings  
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Useful Functions  
Assignable buttons  
The camcorder has seven assignable buttons  
(pages 12, 13) to which you can assign various  
functions for convenience.  
Changing functions  
Use “Assignable Button” (page 46) in the System  
menu.  
The assigned functions can be viewed on the  
assignable button status screen (page 17).  
Default assigned functions  
Button 1 Off  
Button 2 Off  
Button 3 Off  
Button 4 Zebra  
Button 5 Peaking  
Button 6 Thumbnail  
Button 7 Focus Magnifier  
Assignable functions  
• Off  
• Marker (page 45)  
• Zebra (page 45)  
• Peaking (page 45)  
• Focus Magnifier (page 28)  
• Auto Exposure Level (page 41)  
• SteadyShot (page 41)  
• Color Bars (page 41)  
• Rec Lamp[F] (page 46)  
• Rec Lamp[R] (page 46)  
• Thumbnail (page 47)  
Useful Functions  
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Thumbnail Screens  
Thumbnail Screens  
When you press the THUMBNAIL button (page 16), clips recorded on the XQD memory card are  
displayed as thumbnails on the screen.  
You can start playback from the clip selected on the thumbnail screen. The playback picture can be seen  
on the LCD/viewfinder screen and external monitors.  
Press the THUMBNAIL button to exit the thumbnail screen and return to the recording screen.  
Configuration of the screen  
Information for the clip selected with the cursor are displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
The icon of the current XQD memory card is highlighted, shading the nonselected  
one. (If the card is write-protected, a lock icon is displayed to the right.)  
Current clip No./ Total number of clips  
Cursor  
(yellow)  
1. Thumbnail  
3. Recording video format  
The thumbnail image for each clip is an index  
frame from the clip. When recording, the first  
frame of a clip is automatically set as the index  
frame.  
The file format of the selected clip is displayed.  
4. Duration of the clip  
5. Creation date and time  
Below each thumbnail, the clip/frame  
information is displayed. You can change the  
displayed item on “Thumbnail Caption” in  
“Customize View” (page 37) of the thumbnail  
menu.  
2. Clip name  
The clip name of the selected clip is displayed.  
Thumbnail Screens  
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Playing Clips  
Clip Operations  
On the thumbnail screen, you can operate the  
clips or confirm the subsidiary data for clips using  
the thumbnail menu. The thumbnail menu  
appears when you press the OPTION button  
(page 16) on the thumbnail screen.  
Playing the selected and  
subsequent clips in sequence  
1
Turn the SEL/SET dial (page 16) to  
move the cursor to the thumbnail image  
of the clip with which you wish to start  
playback.  
Operations of the thumbnail menu  
Turn the SEL/SET dial (page 16) to select a menu  
item, then press the SEL/SET dial.  
Pressing the CANCEL/BACK button (page 16)  
restores to the previous condition.  
2
Press the SEL/SET dial.  
Playback starts from the beginning of the  
selected clip.  
Pressing the OPTION button while the thumbnail  
menu is displayed turns the thumbnail menu off.  
Notes  
• The playback picture may be momentarily distorted or  
frozen between clips. You cannot operate the  
camcorder during this condition.  
Notes  
• When you select a clip on the thumbnail screen and  
start playback, the playback picture at the beginning of  
the clip may be distorted. To start playback without  
distortion, pause playback once after starting it, press  
the PREV button of the playback control buttons to  
return to the top of the clip, then restart playback.  
• When the XQD memory card is write-protected, some  
operations are unavailable.  
• There may be items that cannot be selected, depending  
on the status when the menu is displayed.  
Clip operation menu  
Display Clip Properties  
Displays the detailed information of a clip screen  
Delete Clip  
Select Clip: Deletes the selected clip (page 39).  
Customize View  
Thumbnail Caption: Changes the items that are  
displayed under the thumbnail image.  
Playing Clips / Clip Operations  
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Displaying the detailed information of a clip  
Select “Display Clip Properties” from the thumbnail menu.  
1. Image of the current clip  
2. Timecode  
Duration: Duration of the clip  
10. Recording format  
Video Codec: Video codec  
Size: Picture size  
FPS: Frame rate/bit-rate  
3. Date of recording/modifying  
4. Currently selected memory card  
5. Media protect icon  
6. Clip number/Total number of clips  
7. Battery icon  
Audio Codec: Audio codec  
Ch/Bit: Number of the recorded audio channel/  
audio recording bit  
11. Special recording information  
12. Recording device name  
8. Clip name  
9. Clip title 1/2  
Clip Operations  
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Deleting clips  
You can delete clips from the XQD memory card.  
Select “Select Clip” from “Delete Clip” on the  
thumbnail menu.  
You can select multiple clips to be deleted. Press  
the OPTION button (page 16) after selecting the  
clip to be deleted.  
Changing information on the  
thumbnail screen  
You can change information of the clip/frame that  
is displayed under thumbnail.  
Select the displayed item from “Thumbnail  
Caption” in “Customize View” on the thumbnail  
menu.  
Date Time: Creation date or modified time  
Time Code: Timecode  
Duration: Duration  
Sequential Number: Thumbnail number  
Clip Operations  
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• When you select an item that you must confirm  
before execution, the menu display temporarily  
disappears, and a confirmation message is  
displayed. Follow the instructions of the  
message, and specify whether to execute or  
cancel.  
Settings  
Setup Menu Operations  
The Setup menu allowing you to perform various  
settings that are needed for recording and playing,  
appears on the LCD/viewfinder screen by  
pressing the MENU button. (You can display the  
Setup menu on the external video monitor.)  
Menu controls  
MENU button (page 16)  
To turn the menu mode to use the setup menus on/  
off.  
SEL/SET dial (page 16)  
When you turn the dial, the cursor moves up or  
down, permitting you to select menu items or  
setting values.  
Press the SEL/SET dial to select the highlighted  
item.  
CANCEL/BACK button (page 16)  
To return to the previous menu. An uncompleted  
change is canceled.  
V/v/B/b SET button  
When you press the V/v/B/b buttons, the cursor  
moves in the corresponding direction, permitting  
you to select menu items or setting values.  
Press the SET button to enter the highlighted  
item.  
Notes  
• In Focus Magnifier mode (page 28), the setup menu  
cannot be used.  
Setting the Setup menus  
Turn the SEL/SET dial to set the cursor to the  
item of the menu you wish to set, then press the  
SEL/SET dial to select that item.  
• The menu item selection area can show 9 lines  
at maximum. When all the selectable items  
cannot be displayed at one time, you can scroll  
the display up or down by moving the cursor.  
• For items having a wide range of available  
values (example: –99 to +99), the available  
value area is not displayed. The current setting  
is highlighted instead, indicating that the setting  
is ready for change.  
• When you select “Execute” for an execution  
item, the corresponding function is executed.  
Setup Menu Operations  
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Setup Menu List  
The functions and available settings of menus are listed below.  
The default settings set at the factory are shown in bold face (example: 18dB).  
Camera menu  
Camera  
Menu items  
Sub items and setting values Contents  
Gain<H> Sets the preset value <H> of the gain.  
0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB / 12dB /  
15dB / 18dB / 21dB  
Gain<M>  
Gain  
Setting for the gain  
Sets the preset value <M> of the gain.  
Sets the preset value <L> of the gain.  
Sets the TLCS level.  
0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB / 12dB /  
15dB / 18dB / 21dB  
Gain<L>  
0dB / 3dB / 6dB / 9dB / 12dB /  
15dB / 18dB / 21dB  
Level  
Auto Exposure  
Setting for the total  
level control  
–2.0 / –1.75 / –1.5 / –1.25 /  
–1.0 / –0.75 / –0.5 / –0.25 / 0 /  
+0.25 / +0.5 / +0.75 / +1.0 /  
+1.25 / +1.5 / +1.75 / +2.0  
system  
Speed  
–99 to +99 ( 0)  
AGC Limit  
Sets the control speed of the TLCS.  
Sets the maximum gain of the AGC function.  
3dB / 6dB / 9dB / 12dB /  
15dB / 18dB / 21dB / 24dB  
A.SHT Limit  
Sets the fastest shutter speed for the auto shutter function.  
Off / 1/100 / 1/150 / 1/200 /  
1/250  
Setting  
On / Off  
Turns the color bars on/off.  
Color Bars  
Setting for the  
color bars  
Type  
Selects the type of color bar.  
ARIB / SMPTE / 75% / 100%  
Mode  
Auto / On / Off  
Sets the flicker correction mode.  
Sets the power frequency of lights that cause the flicker.  
Turns on/off the SteadyShot function.  
Selects the SteadyShot type.  
Flicker Reduce  
Setting for the  
flicker correction  
Frequency  
50Hz / 60Hz  
Setting  
On / Off  
SteadyShot  
Setting for the  
SteadyShot  
function  
SteadyShot Type  
Hard / Standard / Soft / Wide  
Conversion  
Setting  
1 to 8 (3)  
Sets the handle zoom speed.  
(This setting is available only when the handle zoom switch is  
set to “FIX.”)  
Handle Zoom  
Setting for the  
handle zoom speed  
Setup Menu List  
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Paint menu  
Paint  
Menu items  
Sub items and setting values Contents  
Preset White  
Selects the type to be used as the preset.  
White  
Outdoor / Indoor / Color Temp.  
Setting for white  
balance  
Color Temp. <Preset>  
2300K to 15000K (3200K)  
Displays and sets the color temperature of white balance that  
is stored in the white memory.  
Shockless White  
Off / 1 / 2 / 3  
Sets the speed of change in white balance when the white  
balance mode is switched.  
Off: Changes instantly.  
1 to 3: Select a larger number to change the white balance  
more slowly through interpolation.  
ATW Speed  
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5  
Sets the reaction speed when in ATW mode.  
1: Fastest reaction speed  
Setting  
On / Off  
Turns on/off “Offset White” that is for the auto white balance  
(one push) and ATW function.  
Offset White  
Setting for the  
offset white  
balance  
Offset<A>  
–99 to +99 ( 0)  
Adjusts the volume of the offset white for the white memory  
(A).  
Offset<B>  
–99 to +99 ( 0)  
Adjusts the volume of the offset white for the white memory  
(B).  
Offset<ATW>  
Adjusts the volume of the offset white for the ATW.  
–99 to +99 ( 0)  
Gamma Category  
Select from among “STD” (standard gamma), “CINE.”  
Gamma  
STD / CINE  
Adjusting the  
gamma  
compensation  
Gamma Select  
Selects the gamma table that is used for the gamma  
compensation.  
When “Gamma Category” is set to  
“STD”  
STD1 DVW / STD2 ×4.5 /  
STD3 ×3.5 / STD4 240M /  
STD5 R709 / STD6 ×5.0  
When “Gamma Category” is set to  
“CINE”  
Cinematone1 / Cinematone2  
Manual Setting  
On / Off  
Turns the detail adjusting function on/off.  
Adjusts the detail level.  
Detail  
Setting for the  
detail adjusting  
Level  
–99 to +99 ( 0)  
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Paint  
Menu items  
Sub items and setting values Contents  
Setting Turns the skin detail compensation function on/off.  
On / Off  
Skin Detail  
Adjusting the skin  
detail  
Area Detection  
Execute/Cancel  
Detects the color for the skin detail compensation.  
Execute: Executes this function.  
compensation  
Area Indication  
On / Off  
Turns on/off the function that displays the zebra pattern in the  
target area for the skin detail compensation.  
Level  
Adjusts the skin detail level.  
–99 to +99 ( 0)  
Saturation  
–99 to +99 ( 0)  
Adjusts the color (saturation) level for the skin detail  
compensation.  
Hue  
Adjusts the color hue for the skin detail compensation.  
0 to 359  
Width  
0 to 90 (40)  
Adjusts the width of the color hue for the skin detail  
compensation.  
Setting  
On / Off  
Turns the matrix correction function on/off.  
Turns the preset matrix function on/off.  
Selects the preset matrix.  
Matrix  
Setting for the  
Matrix correction  
Preset Matrix  
On / Off  
Preset Select  
Standard / High Saturation /  
FL Light / Cinema  
User Matrix  
On / Off  
Turns the user matrix correction function on/off.  
Adjusts the color saturation for the entire picture area.  
Adjusts the color phase for the entire picture area.  
Level  
–99 to +99 ( 0)  
Phase  
–99 to +99 ( 0)  
Setup Menu List  
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Audio menu  
Audio  
Menu items  
Sub items and setting values Contents  
INPUT1 Reference  
–60dB / –50dB / –40dB  
Selects the reference input level for when the INPUT1 switch  
is set to MIC.  
Audio Input  
Setting for audio  
inputs  
INPUT2 Reference  
–60dB / –50dB / –40dB  
Selects the reference input level for when the INPUT2 switch  
is set to MIC.  
INT MIC Sensitivity  
Selects the sensitivity of the internal microphone.  
Normal / High  
INPUT1 Wind Filter  
Turns on/off the wind filter for CH1.  
On / Off  
INPUT2 Wind Filter  
Turns on/off the wind filter for CH2.  
On / Off  
INT MIC Wind Filter  
On / Off  
Turns on/off the wind filter for the internal stereo  
microphone.  
Limiter Mode  
On / Off  
Turns the limiter on/off when a loud signal is input while  
setting audio input level manually.  
AGC Mode  
Mono / Stereo  
Selects the cross-channel linkage of the AGC.  
Turn the 1-kHz reference tone signal on/off.  
Selects the headphones output, “Mono” or “Stereo.”  
1KHz Tone  
On / Off  
Headphone Out  
Audio Output  
Setting for audio  
outputs  
Mono / Stereo  
Video menu  
Video  
Menu items  
Sub items and setting values Contents  
HDMI Sets the resolution of the HDMI output.  
Output Format  
Setting for the  
output format  
The setting value changes  
SET: Execute this function.  
depending on the setting of  
“Video Format” in “Rec  
Format” of the System menu.  
The default options are as  
follows.  
NTSC model:  
3840×2160P / 1920×1080P /  
1920×1080i / 720×480P  
PAL model:  
3840×2160P / 1920×1080P /  
1920×1080i / 720×576P  
VIDEO  
Displays the resolution and scan method. (Display only)  
Setup Menu List  
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Video  
Menu items  
Sub items and setting values Contents  
HDMI Selects whether to add the menu or status on the HDMI  
Output Display  
Setting for the  
output signal  
On / Off  
VIDEO  
On / Off  
output signal.  
Selects whether to add the menu or status on the video output  
signal.  
LCD/VF menu  
LCD/VF  
Menu items  
Sub items and setting values Contents  
Color Adjusts the color saturation of the LCD screen.  
–99 to +99 ( 0)  
Brightness  
–99 to +99 ( 0)  
LCD Setting  
Setting for the  
LCD screen  
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.  
LCD Backlight  
Adjusts the backlight level of the LCD screen.  
Normal / Bright  
VF Backlight  
Normal / Bright  
Adjusts the brightness of pictures on the viewfinder.  
VF Setting  
Setting for the  
viewfinder  
Power Mode  
Auto / On  
Sets the lighting mode according to the LCD screen.  
Auto: Lights when the LCD is closed or inverted.  
On: Always lights  
Setting  
On / Off  
Turns the peaking function on/off.  
Selects the signal color of the color peaking.  
Sets the color peaking level.  
Peaking  
Setting for the  
peaking function  
Color  
White / Red / Yellow / Blue  
Color Peaking Level  
0 to 99 (50)  
Setting  
On / Off  
Turn all marker indications on the viewfinder on/off.  
Turns on/off the center marker.  
Marker  
Setting for the  
marker indications  
Center Marker  
On / Off  
Guide Frame  
On / Off  
Turns on/off the guide frame display.  
Turns the zebra function on/off.  
Setting  
Zebra  
Setting for the  
On / Off  
zebra pattern  
Zebra Select  
1 / 2 / Both  
Select the zebra pattern(s) (Zebra 1, Zebra 2, or both of Zebra  
1 and Zebra 2) to be displayed.  
Zebra1 Level  
50% to 107% (70%)  
Sets the display level of zebra 1.  
Sets the aperture level of zebra 1.  
Sets the display level of zebra 2.  
Zebra1 Aperture Level  
1% to 20% (10%)  
Zebra2 Level  
52% to 109% (100%)  
Setup Menu List  
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Media menu  
This menu is not available when the media is not loaded.  
Media  
Menu items  
Sub items and setting values Contents  
Media(A) Formats the XQD memory card in the slot A.  
Execute / Cancel  
Media(B)  
Execute / Cancel  
SD card  
Execute / Cancel  
Format Media  
Formatting a  
memory  
Execute: Executes format.  
Formats the XQD memory card in the slot B.  
Execute: Executes format.  
Formats the UTILITY SD card  
Execute: Executes format.  
System menu  
System  
Menu items  
Sub items and setting values Contents  
Video Format  
NTSC Area:  
Sets the recording format.  
SET: Execute this function.  
Rec Format  
Setting the  
3840×2160 59.94P 150  
recording format  
3840×2160 29.97P 100  
3840×2160 29.97P 60  
3840×2160 23.98P 100  
3840×2160 23.98P 60  
1920×1080 59.94P 50  
1920×1080 29.97P 50  
1920×1080 23.98P 50  
PAL Area:  
3840×2160 50P 150  
3840×2160 25P 100  
3840×2160 25P 60  
1920×1080 50P 50  
1920×1080 25P 50  
<1> to <7>  
Assign a function to the assignable buttons.  
Assignable  
Button  
Assigning  
Off / Marker / Zebra / Peaking / Marker: Turns the marker on/off.  
Focus Magnifier / Auto  
Zebra: Turns the zebra function on/off.  
Peaking: Turns the peaking function on/off.  
Focus Magnifier: Turns the focus magnifier function on/off.  
Auto Exposure Level: Turns the auto exposure level function  
on/off.  
Exposure Level / SteadyShot /  
Color Bars / Rec Lamp[F] / Rec  
Lamp[R] / Thumbnail  
functions to the  
assignable buttons  
SteadyShot: Turns the SteadyShot function on/off.  
Color Bars: Turns the color bars display on/off.  
Rec Lamp[F]: Turns the front recording lamp on/off.  
Rec Lamp[R]: Turns the rear recording lamp on/off.  
Thumbnail: Turns the thumbnail display on/off.  
Rec Lamp[F]  
Turns the front recording lamp on/off.  
Rec Lamp  
On / Off  
Setting for the  
recording lamp  
Rec Lamp[R]  
Turns the rear recording lamp on/off.  
On / Off  
Setup Menu List  
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System  
Menu items  
Sub items and setting values Contents  
Select  
Sets the language to be displayed.  
SET: Execute this function.  
Language  
Setting the  
language  
Time Zone  
UTC –12:00 Kwajalein to UTC minutes.  
+14:00  
Sets the time-zone difference from UTC in steps of 30  
Clock Set  
Setting the built-in  
clock  
Date Mode  
Selects the display mode of the date.  
YYMMDD / MMDDYY /  
DDMMYY  
YYMMDD: In sequence of year, month, day  
MMDDYY: In sequence of month, day, year  
DDMMYY: In sequence of day, month, year  
12H/24H  
12H / 24H  
Selects the display mode of time.  
12H: 12-hour mode  
24H: 24-hour mode  
Date  
Sets the current date.  
SET: Sets the date.  
Time  
Sets the current time.  
SET: Sets the time.  
NTSC/PAL Area  
Sets the region in which you use the camcorder.  
Execute: Execute this function.  
Country  
Setting the region  
Hours(System)  
Hours(Reset)  
Displays the non-resettable accumulated time of use.  
Displays the resettable accumulated time of use.  
Hours Meter  
Displaying the  
hours meter  
Reset  
Execute / Cancel  
Resets the “Hours(Reset)” value to 0.  
Execute: Execute resetting.  
Reset  
Execute / Cancel  
Resets the camcorder to the factory status.  
Execute: Executes resetting.  
All Reset  
Resetting to the  
factory status  
Number  
Vx.xx  
Displays the current software version of the camcorder.  
Version  
Showing the  
version of this  
camcorder  
Version Up  
Execute / Cancel  
Upgrades the camcorder*.  
Execute: Executes.  
* Upgrade is the function for updating the software of the  
camcorder.  
Thumbnail menu  
Thumbnail  
Menu items  
Sub items and setting values Contents  
Opens the detailed information screen of the clip.  
Display Clip  
Properties  
Displaying the  
detailed  
information screen  
of a clip  
Execute / Cancel  
Deletes a selected clip (one or more clips should be selected).  
Execute: Executes this function.  
Delete Clip  
Deleting a clip  
Setup Menu List  
47  
                   
External Devices Connection  
Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices  
To display recording/playback pictures on an  
external monitor, select the output signal and use  
an appropriate cable for the monitor to be  
connected.  
An output signal from the camcorder can be  
recorded when a recording device is connected.  
The same status information and menus can be  
displayed on the external monitor as those on the  
viewfinder screen.  
According to the signal fed to the monitor, set  
“Output Display” (page 45) in the Video menu to  
“On.”  
HDMI OUT connector (Type A connector)  
Set the on/off setting of the output, and output  
format in the Video menu (page 44).  
Use a supplied HDMI cable for connection.  
When you use a commercially available HDMI  
cable, use a high speed HDMI cable.  
VIDEO OUT connector (Pin connector)  
Use the supplied A/V connecting cable for  
connection.  
For details, see “Video formats and output  
signals” (page 59).  
Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices  
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3
With Windows, check that the memory  
card is displayed as a removable disk in  
My Computer.  
Managing Clips with a  
Computer  
With Macintosh, check that a “NO  
NAME” or “Untitled” folder was  
created on the desktop. (The Macintosh  
folder name can be changed.)  
Connecting with a USB cable  
Notes  
• The following operations must be avoided when the  
access lamp is lit in red.  
—Turning the power off or disconnecting the power  
cord (mains lead)  
—Removing the XQD memory card  
—Disconnecting the USB cable  
• When removing an XQD memory card from a  
Macintosh, do not select “Card Power Off” from the  
XQD memory card icon displayed on the menu bar.  
• Operation is not guaranteed with all computers.  
To use an XQD card reader (sold  
separately)  
When you connect the MRW-E80 XQD card  
reader (sold separately) using a USB cable, the  
memory card in the slot is acknowledged as an  
extended drive by the computer.  
When two memory cards are mounted in this  
camcorder, they are acknowledged as two  
independent extended drives by the computer.  
Notes  
• The MRW-E80 does not work on the bus power from  
the computer. Supply the operating power  
independently.  
To use mass storage mode of the  
camcorder  
1
Set the power switch to ON to turn on  
the camcorder.  
A message prompting you to confirm that  
you wish to enable the USB connection is  
displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen.  
Notes  
• This message will not be displayed while another  
confirmation message or in-progress message  
(e.g., for formatting or restoring of an XQD  
memory card) is shown on the screen. It appears  
when formatting or restoration has completed.  
The message is also not displayed while the  
screen for the detailed information of a clip is  
shown on the screen. It appears when an  
operation on the screen for the detailed  
information of a clip is completed or you return to  
the thumbnail screen.  
2
Select “Execute” by turning the SEL/  
SET dial.  
Managing Clips with a Computer  
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Checking the computer system  
Playing Images on a  
Computer  
*1  
OS  
*2  
Windows Vista SP2 /Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8  
CPU  
Intel Core i3/i5/i7  
The “PlayMemories Home” software allows you  
to import movies and still images to your  
computer to use them in a variety of ways.  
GPU  
Intel HD Graphics (4,000 or more)  
Memory  
What you can do with  
“PlayMemories Home” software  
(Windows)  
2 GB or more  
Hard disk  
Disk volume required for installation:  
Approximately 600 MB  
Display  
Minimum 1,024 dots × 768 dots  
• Import images from the camcorder  
• Export images stored in a computer to the  
camcorder  
• View images in a calendar  
“PlayMemories Home” can be downloaded from  
the following URL.  
*1 Standard installation is required. Operation is not  
assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi-  
boot environment.  
*2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.  
Notes  
Notes  
• Operation with all computer environments is not  
assured.  
• An Internet connection is required to install  
“PlayMemories Home.”  
• An Internet connection is required to use  
“PlayMemories Online” and other online services. The  
services may not be available in some countries/  
regions.  
Installing the “PlayMemories  
Home” software in your computer  
1
Access the following download site  
using an Internet browser on your  
computer, then click “Install” t  
“Run”.  
Software for Mac  
To import images from the camcorder to your  
Mac and play them, use the appropriate software  
on your Mac.  
For details, visit the following URL.  
2
Install according to the on-screen  
instructions.  
Notes  
When the on-screen instructions prompting  
you to connect the camcorder to a computer  
appear, connect the camcorder to your  
computer with the supplied USB cable.  
When the installation completes,  
• This camcorder does not support XAVC format.  
“PlayMemories Home” starts up.  
Notes on installation  
• If the “PlayMemories Home” software is  
already installed on your computer, connect the  
camcorder to your computer. Functions that can  
be used with this camcorder will then be  
available.  
Playing Images on a Computer  
50  
         
• If the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”  
software is installed on your computer, it will be  
overwritten by the “PlayMemories Home”  
software. In this case, you cannot use some  
functions that were available with “PMB” with  
this “PlayMemories Home” software.  
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”.  
2. Select  
screen.  
t “Yes” on the camcorder  
3. Disconnect the USB cable.  
If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8, click  
, then click  
.
Notes  
• When you access the camcorder from the computer,  
use the “PlayMemories Home” software. Operation is  
not guaranteed if you operate the data using software  
other than the “PlayMemories Home” software or you  
directly manipulate files and the folders from a  
computer.  
• The camcorder automatically divides an image file  
depending on the recording time when shooting in  
XAVC S. All image files may be shown as separate  
files on a computer, however, the files will be handled  
properly by the import function and the playback  
function of the camcorder or the “PlayMemories  
Home” software.  
Editing images on a computer  
Using a nonlinear editing system  
For a nonlinear editing system, a editing software  
that corresponds to the recording formats used  
with this camcorder (sold separately) is required.  
Store the clips to be edited on the HDD of your  
computer in advance, using the dedicated  
application software.  
Playing Images on a Computer  
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Appendices  
Important Notes on Operation  
Recording time of movies  
Estimated duration of recording and playback  
Recording time  
Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.  
(unit: minute)  
Continuous  
recording time  
Typical recording  
time  
4K  
HD  
4K  
HD  
LCD screen  
Viewfinder  
165 (30P) 155 (60P) 75 (30P) 70 (60P)  
175 (25P) 160 (50P) 80 (25P) 70 (50P)  
170 (30P) 160 (60P) 80 (30P) 75 (60P)  
180 (25P) 165 (50P) 85 (25P) 75 (50P)  
Notes  
• Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop, zooming, and so on.  
• Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended).  
• The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.  
• The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder.  
Playing time  
Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.  
(unit: minute)  
4K  
HD  
LCD screen  
Viewfinder  
230 (30P)  
235 (25P)  
240 (30P)  
245 (25P)  
230 (60P)  
245 (50P)  
240 (60P)  
245 (50P)  
Estimated recording time of movies  
(unit: minute)  
Recording  
Format  
Resolution  
Frame rate  
Bit-rate  
Recording  
(approx.)  
time  
32GB  
(approx.)  
25  
35  
60  
70  
time  
64GB  
(approx.)  
50  
XAVC S [4K]  
Long 420 8bit  
3840×2160  
1920×1080  
59.94P/50P  
150Mbps  
100Mbps  
60Mbps  
29.97P/25P/23.98P  
29.97P/25P/23.98P  
75  
125  
XAVC S [HD]  
Long 420 8bit  
59.94P/50P/29.97P/ 50Mbps  
25P/23.98P  
150  
Important Notes on Operation  
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Notes  
• Available recording time may vary depending on the recording conditions, subject conditions, etc.  
• You can record movies to a maximum of 9,999 scenes in total.  
• The maximum continuous recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours.  
• Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit  
the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media. Movies  
containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit-rate, and this reduces the  
overall recording time.  
Important Notes on Operation  
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Do not leave the camcorder with the lenses  
facing the sun  
Direct sunlight can enter through the lenses, be  
Using your camcorder abroad  
Power supply  
focused in the camcorder, and cause fire.  
You can use your camcorder in any country/  
region using the AC Adaptor or Charger supplied  
with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to  
240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.  
Shipping  
• Remove the memory cards before transporting  
the unit.  
• If sending the unit by truck, ship, air or other  
transportation service, pack it in the shipping  
carton of the unit.  
Viewing on TV  
Before recording a movie with your camcorder  
for viewing on a TV, set “NTSC/PAL Area” in  
“Country” of System menu 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 “NTSC  
Area” or “PAL Area” setting.  
Care of the unit  
If the body of the unit is dirty, clean it with a soft,  
dry cloth. In extreme cases, use a cloth steeped in  
a little neutral detergent, then wipe dry. Do not  
use organic solvents such as alcohol or thinner, as  
these may cause discoloration or other damage to  
the finish of the unit.  
NTSC Area:  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America,  
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan,  
Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the  
Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.  
PAL Area:  
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil,  
Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark,  
Finland, France, Germany, Guiana, Holland,  
Hong Kong, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kuwait,  
Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway,  
Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore,  
Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,  
Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay,  
etc.  
Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” L series battery pack of a large  
capacity, NP-F970 (supplied).  
You cannot use NP-F570/F770 (sold separately).  
“InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs have the  
mark.  
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?  
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion  
battery pack that has functions for  
communicating information related to operating  
conditions between your camcorder, the supplied  
AC Adaptor or Charger.  
Simple setting of the clock by time difference  
When you are abroad, set “Time Zone” of “Clock  
Set” in the System menu (page 47).  
To charge the battery pack  
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you  
Use and Storage  
Do not subject the unit to severe shock  
The internal mechanism may be damaged or the  
body warped.  
start using your camcorder.  
To use the battery pack effectively  
• Battery pack performance decreases when the  
ambient temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or below,  
and the length of time you can use the battery  
pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the  
following to use the battery pack for a longer  
time.  
Do not cover the unit while operating  
Putting a cloth, for example, over the unit can  
cause excessive internal heat build-up.  
After use  
Always set the power switch to OFF.  
—Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it  
up, and install it in your camcorder right  
before you start taking shots.  
Before storing the unit for a long period  
Remove the battery pack.  
Important Notes on Operation  
54  
       
• 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.  
About battery life  
• Battery capacity decreases over time and  
through repeated use. If decreased usage time  
between charges becomes significant, it is  
probably time to replace it with a new one.  
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,  
operating and environmental conditions.  
About charging the battery pack  
• Use the Charger (supplied) to charge the  
designated batteries only. If you charge other  
types of batteries, those batteries may leak, heat  
up, burst, or give an electric shock, resulting in  
burns or injury.  
About the remaining battery indicator  
• Check the level with the following indicators  
displayed on the LCD screen.  
• Remove the charged battery from the Charger.  
• The charge lamp of the supplied Charger  
flashes in 2 patterns as follows:  
Fast-flashing...Turns on and off rapidly at about  
0.15-second intervals.  
Slow-flashing...Turns on and off alternately for  
about 1.5 seconds, and turns off completely for  
about 1.5 seconds. The lamp repeats this  
sequence.  
Battery remaining  
indicator  
Detected voltage  
7.4 –  
7.2 – 7.3  
7.0 – 7.1  
6.8 – 6.9  
6.6 – 6.7  
– 6.5  
• If the charge lamp is fast-flashing, remove the  
battery that is being charged, and then reattach  
the same battery again firmly. If the charge  
lamp continues fast-flashing, the cause could be  
that the battery is damaged, or the battery is not  
a designated type. Check the battery to confirm  
whether it is a designated type or not. If it is a  
designated type, remove the battery first, and  
then attach a brand-new battery or another  
known-to-be-good battery to see if the Charger  
is working correctly. If the Charger is working  
correctly, the cause could be that the battery is  
damaged.  
• If the charge lamp is slow-flashing, the Charger  
is in standby mode and charging is suspended.  
When the ambient temperature is out of the  
appropriate temperature range for charging, the  
Charger suspends charging automatically and  
enters standby mode. When the ambient  
temperature returns to an appropriate  
temperature, the Charger restarts charging and  
the charge lamp lights up. We recommend  
charging the battery pack in an ambient  
temperature of from 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to  
86 °F).  
• The displayed level may not be correct under  
certain circumstances.  
• When the power goes off even though the  
remaining battery time indicator indicates that  
the battery pack has enough power to operate,  
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining  
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,  
however, that the battery indication will not be  
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a  
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or  
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use  
the remaining battery time indication as a rough  
guide only.  
About storage of the battery pack  
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,  
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on  
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper  
function. To store the battery pack, remove it  
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool  
place.  
• To discharge the battery pack on your  
camcorder completely, leave your camcorder in  
recording standby until the power goes off  
Important Notes on Operation  
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• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)  
such as by placing anything heavy on it.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
• Keep the Wireless Remote Commander and  
button-type battery out of children’s reach. If  
the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a  
doctor immediately.  
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked,  
—consult your local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
—wash off any liquid that may have contacted  
your skin.  
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. The  
camcorder may not be able to record  
properly.  
—if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with  
plenty of water and consult a doctor.  
When not using your camcorder for a long time  
• Turn on the camcorder and record and play back  
images about once a month to keep it in an  
optimum state for a long time.  
—Near AM receivers and video equipment.  
Noise may occur.  
—On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If  
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may  
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
—Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD  
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be  
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the  
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.  
—Anywhere very humid.  
• Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
Moisture condensation  
If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold  
place to a warm place, moisture may condense  
inside your camcorder and cause a malfunction of  
your camcorder.  
If moisture condensation has occurred  
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without  
turning it on.  
• Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery  
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories  
recommended in these operating instructions.  
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,  
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets  
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this  
malfunction cannot be repaired.  
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it  
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it  
any further.  
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as  
hammering, dropping or stepping on the  
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.  
• Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.  
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF when  
you are not using your camcorder.  
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for  
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause  
heat to build up inside.  
Note on moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense when you bring your  
camcorder from a cold place into a warm place  
(or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in  
a humid place as shown below.  
• When you bring your camcorder from a ski  
slope into a place warmed up by a heating  
device.  
• When you bring your camcorder from an air  
conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.  
• When you use your camcorder after a squall or  
a shower.  
• When you use your camcorder in a hot and  
humid place.  
How to avoid moisture condensation  
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).  
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains  
lead), pull it by the plug and not the lead.  
Important Notes on Operation  
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LCD screen  
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable  
battery  
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  
screen, as it may cause damage.  
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• While using your camcorder, the back of the  
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a  
malfunction.  
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. The  
rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in  
about 3 months if you do not use your  
camcorder at all without the AC Adaptor  
connected or the battery pack attached. Use your  
camcorder after charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery.  
To clean the LCD screen  
The surface of the LCD screen is coated. If you  
scratch the surface, the coating may be come off.  
Mind the following points when cleaning and  
handling it.  
• If hand grease or hand cream remains on the  
screen, the coating comes off more easily. Wipe  
it early.  
However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable  
battery is not charged, the camcorder operation  
will not be affected as long as you are not  
recording the date.  
• The coating may be scratched if you wipe the  
screen with a tissue, etc.  
• Remove the dust or sand with a blower, etc.  
before wiping the dirt.  
• Use a soft cloth (a cloth for glasses, etc.) gently  
to clean the dirt.  
Removing dust from inside the  
viewfinder  
1
Remove the eye piece of the viewfinder.  
On handling the casing  
Slide down the viewfinder release lever and  
hold it at the position (1), then lift the eye  
piece of the viewfinder as indicated with the  
arrow in the illustration (2).  
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body  
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,  
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.  
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the  
finish.  
—Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent,  
insecticide and sunscreen.  
—Handling with above substances on your  
hands.  
—Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time.  
About care and storage of the lens  
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft  
cloth in the following instances:  
—When there are fingerprints on the lens  
surface.  
—In hot or humid locations  
—When the lens is exposed to salty air such as  
at the seaside.  
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to  
little dirt or dust.  
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as  
described above.  
Important Notes on Operation  
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2
Remove dust inside the eye piece and  
viewfinder with a blower.  
Note on the display  
• Pictures on the LCD screen and viewfinder  
screen may be distorted by the following  
operations:  
—Changing the video format  
—Starting playback from the Thumbnail  
screen  
—Reversing the LCD screen  
• When you change the eye direction in the  
viewfinder, you may see primary colors red,  
green, and blue, but this is not a defect of the  
camcorder. These primary colors are not  
recorded on any recording media.  
To prevent electromagnetic interference  
from portable telephones, wireless  
devices, etc.  
Fragmentation  
If pictures cannot be recorded/reproduced  
properly, try formatting the recording medium.  
While repeating picture recording/playback with  
a certain recording medium for an extended  
period, files in the medium may be fragmented,  
disabling proper recording/storage. In such a  
case, make a backup of clips in the medium then  
perform formatting of the medium using “Format  
Media” (page 46) in the Media menu.  
The use of portable telephones, wireless devices,  
etc., near this unit can result in malfunctions and  
interference with audio and video signals.  
It is recommended that such equipment near this  
unit is powered off.  
About the LCD screen  
• Do not leave the LCD screen facing direct  
sunlight, as this may damage the LCD screen.  
• Do not press/swipe the LCD screen forcefully,  
or leave objects on the LCD screen, as it may  
cause a malfunction, such as picture  
irregularity, etc.  
• The LCD screen may become warm in use. This  
is not a malfunction.  
About the stuck pixels  
The LCD screen fitted to this unit is manufactured  
with high precision technology, giving a  
functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a  
very small proportion of pixels may be “stuck”,  
either always off (black), always on (red, green,  
or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a long  
period of use, because of the physical  
characteristics of the liquid crystal display, such  
“stuck” pixels may appear spontaneously. These  
problems are not a malfunction, and will not be  
recorded on recording media.  
Important Notes on Operation  
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Formats and Limitations of Outputs  
Video formats and output signals  
Output formats from the HDMI OUT connector  
Region setting  
Recording format  
setting  
HDMI output setting  
Output signal/  
Conversion method  
“NTSC/PAL Area” in “Video Format” in  
“Country” of System “Rec Format” of  
“HDMI” in “Output  
Format” of Video menu  
Output signal  
menu  
System menu  
NTSC Area  
3840×2160 59.94P 150  
3840×2160P  
1920×1080P  
1920×1080i  
720×480P  
3840×2160 59.94P*  
1920×1080 59.94P  
1920×1080 59.94i  
720×480 59.94P  
3840×2160 29.97P  
1920×1080 59.94P  
1920×1080 59.94i  
720×480 59.94P  
3840×2160 23.98P  
1920×1080 23.98P  
1920×1080 59.94i  
720×480 59.94P  
1920×1080 59.94P  
1920×1080 59.94i  
720×480 59.94P  
1920×1080 59.94P  
1920×1080 59.94i  
720×480 59.94P  
1920×1080 23.98P  
1920×1080 59.94i  
720×480 59.94P  
3840×2160 50P*  
1920×1080 50P  
1920×1080 50i  
3840×2160 29.97P 100  
3840×2160 29.97P 60  
3840×2160P  
1920×1080P  
1920×1080i  
720×480P  
3840×2160 23.98P 100  
3840×2160 23.98P 60  
3840×2160P  
1920×1080P  
1920×1080i  
720×480P  
1920×1080 59.94P 50  
1920×1080 29.97P 50  
1920×1080 23.98P 50  
3840×2160 50P 150  
1920×1080P  
1920×1080i  
720×480P  
1920×1080P  
1920×1080i  
720×480P  
1920×1080P  
1920×1080i  
720×480P  
PAL Area  
3840×2160P  
1920×1080P  
1920×1080i  
720×576P  
720×576 50P  
3840×2160 25P 100  
3840×2160 25P 60  
3840×2160P  
1920×1080P  
1920×1080i  
720×576P  
3840×2160 25P  
1920×1080 50P  
1920×1080 50i  
720×576 50P  
1920×1080 50P 50  
1920×1080 25P 50  
1920×1080P  
1920×1080i  
720×576P  
1920×1080 50P  
1920×1080 50i  
720×576 50P  
1920×1080P  
1920×1080i  
720×576P  
1920×1080 50P  
1920×1080 50i  
720×576 50P  
* Compatible with the Sony transmission system.  
You can connect the camcorder to a Sony 4K television, or a 4K monitor.  
Picture resolution is Y:Cb:Cr=4:2:0.  
Formats and Limitations of Outputs  
59  
         
Output formats from the VIDEO OUT connector  
Signals to the VIDEO OUT connector cannot be output when “HDMI” in “Output Format” of the Video  
menu is set to “3840×2160P.”  
Video output signal  
Setting for the region where the camcorder is used  
VIDEO output  
“NTSC/PAL Area” in “Country” of System menu  
NTSC Area  
PAL Area  
720×486 59.94i  
720×576 50i  
Formats and Limitations of Outputs  
60  
   
Error/Warning Indications  
The camcorder informs you of situations where warning, caution, or an operation check is required,  
through messages on the LCD/viewfinder screen, the recording lamp, and a buzzer.  
The buzzer is output to the headphones connected via the headphone connector.  
Error indications  
The camcorder stops operation after the following indications.  
Error indication on Buzzer  
LCD/viewfinder  
C:04:ss  
Recording Cause and measures  
lamp  
The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Use  
an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 54).  
The battery pack temperature is high. Change the battery  
pack or place it in a cool place.  
C:06:ss  
C:32:ss  
Remove the power source. Reconnect it and operate your  
camcorder again.  
E:20:ss/E:40:ss/  
E:41:ss/E:50:ss/  
E:51:ss/E:61:ss/  
E:62:ss/E:92:ss/  
E:94:ss/E:95:ss  
Perform the following steps.  
1 Check the list, and inspect your camcorder.  
2 Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again  
after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on.  
3 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
Warning indications  
When one of the following indications is generated, follow the message to resolve the problem.  
Warning indication Buzzer  
on LCD/viewfinder  
Recording Cause and measures  
lamp  
Media Near Full  
Intermittent Flashing  
Free space on the XQD memory card has become  
insufficient.  
Replace it with another at the earliest opportunity.  
No space is left on the XQD memory card. Recording, clip  
copying and clip division cannot be performed.  
Replace it with another.  
Media Full  
Continuous Rapidly  
flashing  
Battery Near End  
Battery End  
Intermittent Flashing  
The battery power will be discharged soon.  
Charge the battery pack at the earliest opportunity.  
Continuous Rapidly  
flashing  
The battery pack is discharged. Recording cannot be  
performed.  
Stop operation and change the battery pack.  
The temperature of the battery pack has risen above a safe  
operation limit.  
Battery Temperature  
High  
Turn Power Off  
The camcorder turns off automatically.  
Temperature High  
Intermittent Flashing  
The internal temperature has risen above a safe operation  
limit.  
Suspend operation, turn off the power, and wait until the  
temperature falls.  
Battery Error  
Please Change Battery  
An error was detected with the battery pack.  
Replace the battery pack with a normal one.  
Error/Warning Indications  
61  
         
Warning indication Buzzer  
on LCD/viewfinder  
Recording Cause and measures  
lamp  
Unknown Media(A)*  
Please Change  
A partitioned memory card or one that contains recorded  
clips exceeding the number permitted with this camcorder is  
loaded.  
This card cannot be used with this camcorder. Remove it and  
load a compatible card.  
Media Error  
Media(A) Needs to be  
Restored*  
An error occurred with the memory card. The card requires  
restoration.  
Remove the card, load it again, and restore it.  
Media Error  
Cannot Record to  
Media(A)*  
Recording cannot be done, because the memory card is  
defective.  
Because playback may be possible, it is recommended to  
replace it with another card after copying the clips, as  
required.  
Media Error  
Cannot Use Media(A)*  
Neither recording nor playback can be done, because the  
memory card is defective.  
It cannot be operated with this camcorder. Replace it with  
another card.  
Will Switch Slots Soon  
This is an advanced notice that the camcorder will switch  
from the current memory card to the other memory card for  
continuous recording.  
Cannot Use Media(A)*  
Unsupported File  
System  
A card of a different file system or an unformatted card was  
inserted. It cannot be used with this camcorder.  
Replace it or format it with this camcorder.  
An error occurred in reading data from the memory card, and  
playback cannot be continued.  
Media Error  
Playback Halted  
If this frequently occurs, change the memory card after  
copying the clips, as required.  
Media(A) Error*  
Recording cannot be done, because an error occurred with the  
memory card.  
If this frequently occurs, change the memory card.  
The memory card comes to the end of its service life. Make a  
backup copy and replace the card with another one as soon as  
possible. Recording/playback may not be performed properly  
if you continue to use the card.  
Media Reached  
Rewriting Limit  
Change Media(A)*  
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the memory  
card.  
Cannot Use Media(A)*  
Unsupported File  
System  
A memory card with different file system is inserted.  
Replace the card, format it with the camcorder.  
Battery Temperature  
High  
Intermittent Flashing  
The temperature of the battery pack is rising.  
Turn off the power and replace the battery pack with another  
one or wait until the temperature falls.  
* “Media(B)” for the card in slot B.  
Error/Warning Indications  
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Licenses  
Specifications  
System  
Video signal  
On accessing software to which  
the GPL/LGPL applies  
4K image quality (3840×2160): UHDTV  
HD image quality: HDTV  
Video recording system  
4K image quality (3840×2160): MPEG-4  
AVC/H.264 XAVC S format ver.1.0  
compatible  
HD image quality: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
XAVC S format ver.1.0 compatible  
Audio recording system  
Linear PCM 2ch (48 kHz 16-bit)  
Recording media  
This product uses software to which the GPL/  
LGPL applies. 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 GPL/LGPL.  
The source code is provided on the internet. Use  
the following URL and follow the download  
instructions.  
search.html  
We would prefer that you do not contact us about  
the contents of the source code.  
XQD memory card  
Image device  
7.82 mm (1/2.3 type) CMOS sensor  
Gross: Approx. 18 900 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 16:9): Approx. 8 300 000  
pixels  
For the content of these licenses, see  
“License1.pdf” in the “License” folder of the  
supplied CD-ROM.  
Lens  
G Lens  
20 × (Optical)  
Focal length  
Adobe Reader must be installed on your  
computer to view PDF files.  
f=4.1 mm - 82.0 mm (3/16 in. - 3 1/4 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still camera  
31.5 mm - 630 mm (1 1/4 in. - 24 7/8 in.)  
(16:9)  
If Adobe Reader is not installed on your  
computer, you can download it by accessing the  
following URL.  
F1.6 - F3.4  
Filter diameter: 72 mm (2 7/8 in.)  
Color temperature  
“Indoor” (3 200K)  
“Outdoor” (5 600K)  
Open software licenses  
“Color Temp.” (2 300K - 15 000K)  
Minimum illumination  
60P (NTSC Area):  
On the basis of license contracts between Sony  
and the software copyright holders, this product  
uses open software.  
4 lx (lux) (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/30, manual  
gain (27 dB), auto iris (F1.6))  
50P (PAL Area):  
3 lx (lux) (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/25, manual  
gain (27 dB), auto iris (F1.6))  
To meet the requirements of the software  
copyright holders, Sony is obligated to inform  
you of the content of these licenses.  
For the content of these licenses, see  
“License1.pdf” in the “License” folder of the  
supplied CD-ROM.  
Input/Output connectors  
VIDEO OUT connector  
Pin connector  
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) unbalanced, sync  
negative  
Licenses / Specifications  
63  
       
AUDIO OUT connectors  
Pin connectors  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Camcorder body only (including the  
projecting parts):  
189 mm × 193 mm × 362 mm  
(7 1/2 in. × 7 5/8 in. × 14 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)  
When recording (including the projecting  
parts):  
-10 dBu (at load impedance 47 kΩ  
(kilohms)), Output impedance with less than  
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)  
(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)  
HDMI OUT connector  
HDMI connector (Type A)  
i (headphones) connector  
Stereo-minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)  
INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors  
XLR 3-pin, female,  
189 mm × 193 mm × 413 mm  
(7 1/2 in. × 7 5/8 in. × 16 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)  
(With the accessories (battery pack (NP-  
F970), large eyecup) attached.)  
Mass (approx.)  
MIC: -50 dBu: 3 kΩ (kilohms)  
LINE: +4 dBu: 10 kΩ (kilohms)  
(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)  
Camcorder body only:  
2 440 g (87 oz)  
When recording:  
USB connector  
2 770 g (98 oz) (With the accessories (battery  
pack (NP-F970), large eyecup) attached.)  
Mass-storage: mini-B  
Host: Type A  
Remote connector  
AC Adaptor AC-NB12A  
Power requirements  
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Current consumption  
0.65 A - 0.35 A  
Stereo mini-minijack (Ø 2.5 mm)  
LCD screen  
Picture  
8.8 cm (3.5 type, aspect ratio 16:9)  
Total dot number  
Power consumption  
30 W  
1 229 000 (854 × 480 × 3 [RGB])  
Output voltage  
DC 12 V*  
Viewfinder  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F)  
Storage temperature  
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
49.5 mm × 28 mm × 99.5 mm  
(1 31/32 in. × 1 1/8 in. × 3 15/16 in.) (w/h/d)  
excluding the projecting parts  
Mass (approx.)  
Picture  
0.45 type, aspect ratio 16:9  
Total dot number  
Approx. 1 226 880  
General  
Power requirements  
DC 7.2 V (battery pack)  
DC 12 V 2.5 A (AC Adaptor)  
Average power consumption  
During camera recording using the internal  
microphone and LCD with normal brightness  
NTSC Area:  
200 g (7.1 oz) excluding the power cord  
(mains lead)  
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other  
specifications.  
4K: 14.5W (29.97P, 60Mbps)  
HD: 15.7W (59.94P, 50Mbps)  
PAL Area:  
Charger AC-VL1  
Power requirements  
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Current consumption  
0.35 A - 0.18 A  
Power consumption  
22 W  
4K: 13.8W (25P, 60Mbps)  
HD: 14.9W (50P, 50Mbps)  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
Output voltage  
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)  
DC 8.4 V*  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)  
Specifications  
64  
Dimensions (approx.)  
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and  
Windows Media are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the  
U.S. and other countries.  
• Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of  
Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.  
• HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks  
of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States  
and other countries.  
• Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its  
subsidiaries in the United States and other  
countries.  
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are  
either registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
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-F970  
Maximum output voltage  
DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage  
DC 7.2 V  
Maximum charge voltage  
DC 8.4 V  
Maximum charge current  
3.0 A  
Capacity  
Typical: 47.5 Wh (6 600 mAh)  
Minimum: 45 Wh (6 300 mAh)  
Type  
All other product names mentioned herein may be  
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”  
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.  
Li-ion  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
Package configuration  
Charger (1) (AC-VL1)  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-F970 (1)  
AC Adaptor (1) (AC-NB12A)  
Power cord (mains lead) (2)  
A/V connecting cable (1)  
HDMI cable (1)  
USB cable (1)  
Lens hood (1)  
Large eyecup (1)  
CD-ROM “License” (1)  
Operating Guide (2)  
On trademarks  
• “Handycam” and  
are  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “XAVC S” and  
Sony Corporation.  
• XQD, and  
are trademarks of  
are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
Specifications  
65  
 
H
Handle Zoom 41  
Index  
Handle zoom 27  
Handle zoom lever 27  
Handle zoom switch 27  
HDMI OUT connector 48, 59  
Headphones connector 15  
Hook for shoulder strap 15  
Hours Meter 47  
A
AC Adaptor 22  
All Reset 47  
Assignable Button 35, 46  
Audio 29  
Audio Input 44  
Audio menu 44  
I
Audio Output 44  
Auto Exposure 41  
AUTO/MANUAL switch 30  
Indoor 32  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack 54  
IRIS button 30  
Iris ring 30  
C
Camera menu 41  
Charging time 22  
Clock 23  
L
Language 47  
LCD screen 19, 24  
LCD Setting 45  
LCD/VF Menu 45  
Lens 57  
Lens cover lever 23  
Lens hood with lens cover 23  
Clock Set 47  
Color Bars 41  
Country 47  
Cueing up 29  
D
M
Delete Clip 47  
Marker 45  
Detail 42  
Display Clip Properties 38  
Matrix 43  
Media Full 26  
Media menu 46  
Media Near Full 26  
MENU button 40  
MIC+48V 33  
Moisture condensation 56  
MRW-E80 49  
E
Error Indications 61  
Expanded focus 28  
External Monitor 48  
F
Flicker Reduce 41  
Focus 28  
N
ND filter 31  
Nonlinear editing 51  
Focus ring 28  
FOCUS switch 28  
Format 26  
O
Format Media 46  
Offset White 42  
One push button 32  
OPTION button 37  
Outdoor 32  
G
GAIN button 30  
Gain switch 30  
Gamma 42  
Output Display 45  
Output Format 44  
Index  
66  
 
Output signal 59  
W
Wall outlet (wall socket) 22  
Warning Indications 61  
White 42  
White balance 31  
White balance memory switch 32  
WHT BAL button 31  
Wide angle 27  
P
Paint menu 42  
Peaking 45  
Power cord (mains lead) 21  
Power zoom lever 27  
Pre-installed rechargeable battery 57  
PUSH (lens hood release) button 23  
PUSH AUTO button 28  
Push auto focus 28  
X
XQD Memory Cards 25  
R
Z
Rec Format 46  
Rec Lamp 46  
Record button 27  
Zebra 45  
Zoom 27  
Zoom ring 27  
S
SEL/SET dial 40  
Setup menu 40, 41  
Shoulder strap 15  
Shutter speed 31  
SHUTTER SPEED button 31  
Skin Detail 43  
SteadyShot 41  
System menu 46  
T
Telephoto 27  
Thumbnail menu 37  
Thumbnail screen 36  
Time and date 23  
Time Zone 23  
U
USB cable 49  
Using your camcorder abroad 54  
UTC 23  
V
Version 47  
VF Setting 45  
Video format 59  
Video menu 44  
VIDEO OUT connector 48, 60  
Viewfinder 19, 24  
Viewfinder lens adjustment lever 24  
Viewfinder release lever 57  
Index  
67  
Additional information on this product and  
answers to frequently asked questions can be  
found at our Customer Support Website.  
Printed in China  

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