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Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) are the supplied 

quantity.

 Camcorder (1)

 AC Adaptor (1)

 Power cord (Mains lead) (1)

 HDMI cable (1) 

 Component A/V cable (1) 

 A/V connecting cable (1) 

 USB cable (1) 

 USB Adaptor Cable (1) 

 Lens hood (1) 

To attach the lens hood, see page 9.

 Wind Screen (1), Microphone (ECM-

XM1) (1) 

 XLR Adaptor (1) 

 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

A button-type lithium battery is already 

installed. Remove the insulation sheet before 

using the Wireless Remote Commander.

 Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70 (1)

 CD-ROM “Content Management Utility” 

(1)

 CD-ROM “Manuals for 3D Digital HD 

Video Camera Recorder” (1)

 “Operating Guide” (2)

See page 21 for the memory card you can use 

with this camcorder.

 Using the camcorder

Do not hold the camcorder by the following 

parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by 

the jack covers.

LCD screen

Battery pack

Summary of Contents for nxcam HXR-NX3D1E

Page 1: ...ted Recording Playback Advanced operations Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Additional information Quick reference 3D Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide 4 278 517 11 1 HXR NX3D1E NX3D1P ...

Page 2: ... 1 Wireless Remote Commander 1 A button type lithium battery is already installed Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander Rechargeable battery pack NP FV70 1 CD ROM Content Management Utility 1 CD ROM Manuals for 3D Digital HD Video Camera Recorder 1 Operating Guide 2 See page 21 for the memory card you can use with this camcorder Using the camcorder Do not hold the ...

Page 3: ...oid operating the touch panel under following conditions as doing so may cause a malfunction of the camcorder When there are droplets of water on the touch panel With wet fingers With a pointed object such as pencil ballpoint pen nail etc Holding the camcorder by grabbing the panel inside the frame With gloves on A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playba...

Page 4: ...by using a slower shutter speed Notes on playing back You may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder with other devices Also you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder Standard STD image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of other manufacturers DVD media recorded with HD image quality h...

Page 5: ...p Media Settings Format the desired medium Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries regions About this manual illustrations and on screen displays In this manual the and icons indicate the 3D and 2D sides of the 2D 3D switch respectively The example images used in this manual for illustration purposes ...

Page 6: ...6 Changing the language setting 19 Step 4 Preparing the recording media 20 Selecting recording media 20 Inserting a memory card 21 Recording Playback Recording 23 Recording movies 24 Shooting photos 27 Playback on the camcorder 28 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 30 Adjusting the depth of 3D movies 30 Viewing photos 31 Playing images on a TV 32 List of connection 32 Using BRAVIA Sync ...

Page 7: ...leting images 46 Protecting recorded movies and photos Protect 47 Copying images 48 Dividing a movie 49 Capturing a photo from a movie 50 Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device 51 The devices on which the created disc can be played back 52 Saving images on an external media device 53 Saving desired movies and photos 55 Playing back images...

Page 8: ...7 Self diagnosis display Warning indicators 94 Recording time of movies number of recordable photos 97 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 97 Expected recording time of movies 98 Expected number of recordable photos 99 Using your camcorder abroad 101 File folder structure on the recording media 103 Maintenance and precautions 104 About the AVCHD format 104 About the memo...

Page 9: ... Attach the XLR Adaptor to the accessory shoe on the camcorder and tighten the screw of the XLR Adaptor Connect the plug of the XLR Adaptor to the Active Interface Shoe of the camcorder When detaching the XLR Adaptor Unplug the connector plug of the XLR Adaptor from the Active Interface Shoe beforehand Detach the XLR Adaptor after having loosened the screw of the XLR Adaptor XLR Adaptor Active Int...

Page 10: ...vex part of the microphone with the concave part of the holder and then place the microphone into the holder Close the cover and lock the stopper securely Be sure to place the microphone with the model name ECM XM1 facing upward Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT1 connector of the XLR Adapter Microphone holder INPUT1 jack Release lever ...

Page 11: ...ch the microphone from the microphone holder Unplug the microphone plug while pressing the release lever down Attaching the lens hood Move the lens hood lock lever at the bottom of the lens hood to RELEASE default setting Attach the lens hood to the camcorder and move the lens hood lock lever to LOCK Lens hood lock lever Hook the cable in the outer cable holder ...

Page 12: ...12 GB Tighten the screw of the lens hood firmly To remove the lens hood Loosen the screw of the lens hood and remove the lens hood while moving the lens hood lock lever to RELEASE ...

Page 13: ...InfoLITHIUM battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder 1 Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks CHG charge lamp Battery pack DC IN jack To the wall outlet wall socket AC Adaptor DC plug Power cord Mains lead Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack ...

Page 14: ...y pack Battery pack Charging time NP FV50 155 NP FV70 supplied 195 NP FV100 390 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 C 77 F It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F Tips See page 97 on recording and playing time When your camcorder is on you can check the approximate amou...

Page 15: ...charging under the following conditions The battery pack is not attached correctly The battery pack is damaged The temperature of the battery pack is low Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place The temperature of the battery pack is high Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place We do not recommend using an NP FV30 which only allows short...

Page 16: ...creen of your camcorder Your camcorder is turned on To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open press POWER 2 Select the desired language then touch Next 3 Select the desired geographical area with then touch Next MODE lamp POWER button Touch the button on the LCD screen ...

Page 17: ...and time touch to set the value then touch Next The clock starts To set the date and time again touch MENU Setup Clock Settings Date Time Setting Date Time When an item is not on the screen touch until the item appears 7 Touch Run If you touch Run Later the recording mode screen appears When you turn on the camcorder next time the Auto 3D Lens Adjust screen will appear ...

Page 18: ...itch p 24 is set to 2D the Auto 3D Lens Adjust screen does not appear Type of subjects that should be displayed on the LCD screen for Auto 3D Lens Adjust The scale indicated varies depending on the subject displayed on the LCD screen Subjects that indicate a higher scale Bright subjects such as objects outdoors in daylight Subjects with various colors and shapes Subjects that indicate a lower scal...

Page 19: ...de Date Time To turn off the power Close the LCD screen The Movie lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off Tips You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER When Power On By LCD p 85 is set to Off turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER Changing the language setting You can change the on screen displays to show messages in a specified language Touch MENU Setup Gene...

Page 20: ...selected medium Tips See page 98 for the recordable time of movies See page 99 for the number of recordable photos Selecting recording media Touch MENU Setup Media Settings Media Select The Media Select screen appears Touch the desired recording medium Both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording ...

Page 21: ...ttach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor Doing so may cause a malfunction Memory Stick PRO Duo media of up to 32 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified to operate with your camcorder Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT...

Page 22: ... Database File It may be possible that there is not enough free space is displayed format the memory card p 80 Confirm the direction of the memory card If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction the memory card memory card slot or image data may be damaged Do not open the cover during recording When inserting or ejecting the memory card be careful so that the memory card does no...

Page 23: ...etting movies and photos are recorded on the internal recording media Movies are recorded in 3D with high definition image quality HD Tips To change the recording media see page 20 1 Fasten the grip belt 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Your camcorder is turned on ...

Page 24: ...ct from about 80 cm to 6 m 3 ft to 20 ft away to obtain good 3D movies The distance varies when you use zooming p 36 To record 2D movies Set the 2D 3D switch to 2D Notes Do not operate the 2D 3D switch during recording The camcorder stops recording 2D 3D switch START STOP button STBY REC Movie When recording a movie Photo When recording a photo MODE button ...

Page 25: ... a malfunction Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies the camcorder stops recording The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is as follows 3D about 6 hours 30 minutes 2D about 13 hours When a movie file exceeds 2 GB the next movie file is created automatically It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder You cannot operate you...

Page 26: ...om right and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display In the case of 2D recording set Guide Frame to On p 76 and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide To adjust the angle of the LCD panel first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder and then adjust the angle Watch 3D movies on the LCD screen squarely from...

Page 27: ...recording mode and the screen aspect ratio becomes 4 3 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus then press it fully Note You cannot shoot photos in 3D Tips To change the image size touch MENU Image Quality Size Image Size a desired setting You cannot record photos while is displayed 2D 3D switch PHOTO button STBY REC Movie When recording a movie Photo When recording a photo MODE button ...

Page 28: ...re played Tips To change the recording media see page 20 The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on the date and time To play back 2D movies set the 2D 3D switch to 2D 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Your camcorder is turned on 2 Press View Images The Event View screen appears after some seconds 3 Touch to select the desired event To the MENU screen Events To...

Page 29: ...index screen Changes to the movie photo recording mode Event title Switch Image Type button 2D only Total playing time of movies in the event Touch to select the image type to be displayed in the index from MOVIE movies only PHOTO photos only or MOVIE PHOTO movies and photos mixed When PHOTO photos only is selected total number of photos in the event is displayed in appears with the movie or photo...

Page 30: ...INDEX screen Touch during pause to play back movies slowly As you repeat touching during playback movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times The recording date time and shooting conditions are recorded automatically during recording This information is not displayed during recording but you can display it during playback by touching MENU Setup Playback ...

Page 31: ...he horizontal direction Viewing photos You can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos The figure below will be displayed when you select PHOTO by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen Tips To repeat Slideshow touch Slideshow Set To start stop slide show Next Previous Delete Context ...

Page 32: ... Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder p 28 List of connection Connecting to a 3D TV Make sure that the 2D 3D switch of the camcorder is set to 3D Notes When the TV is connected with a component A V cable supplied 3D movies are displayed in 2D Connecting to a high definition TV When the recording quality is high definition image quality HD the movies are played back in high definition image qua...

Page 33: ...n one end for the camcorder and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end Copyright protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder Some TVs may not function correctly e g no sound or image with this connection Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack as malfunction may result Green Y Blue PB CB Red PR CR White Red Compon...

Page 34: ...the input selector on the VCR to LINE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 etc Notes When you play back standard definition image quality STD movies on a 4 3 TV that is not compatible with the 16 9 signal record movies with 4 3 aspect ratio Touch MENU Image Quality Size Wide Mode 4 3 p 77 When the A V connecting cable is used to output movies movies are output with standard definition image quality STD If your TV VCR ...

Page 35: ...ff the TV your camcorder is turned off simultaneously On Photo TV HD This camcorder is compatible with the Photo TV HD standard Photo TV HD allows for highly detailed photo like depiction of subtle textures and colors By connecting Sony s Photo TV HD compatible devices using the HDMI cable or a component AV cable a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality The TV wil...

Page 36: ...om the subject Zoom about 80 cm to 6 m 3 ft to 20 ft about 2 5 m to 10 m 8 ft to 32 ft about 7 5 m to 20 m 25 ft to 65 ft Notes If the movies appear doubled on the LCD screen return the zoom to the original level A subject within 80 cm about 3 ft away should be recorded in 2D You cannot change the zoom speed with the button on the LCD screen The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subj...

Page 37: ...tically depending on the scene Camera shake detection Walk Tripod The camcorder detects whether camera shake occurs or not and makes the optimum compensation Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject depending on the recording conditions Selecting high definition image quality HD or standard image quality STD You can select the desired image quality from the high definition ...

Page 38: ...f images that are updated in a certain period of time When 2D recording and 60i 50i Sel is set to 60i you can select Frame Rate from 60p 60i and 24p to be used to record high definition image quality HD movies Notes When 3D recording and 60i 50i Sel is set to 50i you cannot select the frame rate Selecting the recording mode You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recordi...

Page 39: ...selected movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440 1080 50i format You can select the following high definition image quality HD recording mode 3D HD 28M 3D 50p Quality AVC HD 28M PS Highest Quality AVC HD 24M FX High Quality AVC HD 17M FH Standard AVC HD 9M HQ the default setting Long Time AVC HD 5M LP The recording mode of the standard image quality STD is limited to the following value Standard STD 9...

Page 40: ...ding on the REC Mode or Frame Rate selected appears on the LCD screen and you may not be able to use the Dual Rec function Tips When the MODE lamp is set to Movie the size of photos becomes 5 3M 16 9 or 4 0M 4 3 You can record photos during recording standby in the same way as when the Photo lamp is turned on However when Frame Rate is set to 25p you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in ...

Page 41: ... even if you change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial However if you set Exposure after setting AE Shift manually Exposure will override AE Shift If you set either one of Exposure IRIS or Shutter Speed the settings of other 2 items are canceled If you select RESET in step all the items adjusted manually are reset to the default settings Tips If you touch at the right of the screen while setting...

Page 42: ...IRIS priority Shutter speed priority Setting time data The camcorder records movies accompanied by time data such as time code and user bit To change the time code and user bit Select the item to be displayed by touching MENU TC UB TC UB Disp To preset the time code Touch MENU TC UB TC Preset Select the 2 digits you want to set then set the value with You can set the time code between 00 00 00 00 ...

Page 43: ... internal microphone Detach the XLR Adaptor when you use the internal microphone You can record stereo sound Tips To reduce wind noise set Wind Noise Reduct to On p 75 Using an external microphone sold separately When an external microphone is connected to the MIC input jack sound is switched to that of the external microphone Sound is not switched during recording Using the supplied microphone At...

Page 44: ... noise reduction to ON OFF LOW CUT INPUT1 switch LOW CUT INPUT2 switch Attach the XLR Adaptor p 9 and connect the supplied microphone to INPUT1 jack Set the INPUT1 LINE MIC MIC 48V switch to MIC 48V Set the REC CH SELECT INPUT1 switch to CH1 CH2 This setting enables recording on both CH1 CH2 Set the switch to CH1 if you want to record on CH1 only Adjusting the recording level You can adjust the re...

Page 45: ...ternal audio device mixer etc Select the sound source to be input Set the INPUT1 INPUT2 LINE MIC MIC 48V switch or according to the device to be connected to the INPUT1 INPUT2 jacks or External audio device mixer etc LINE Dynamic microphone or microphone with built in battery MIC Microphone that is 48 V phantom power compliant MIC 48V Notes If you connect a device that does not support 48 V phanto...

Page 46: ...ce by deleting movies and photos from recording media Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted Save important movies and photos in advance Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images It may damage the recording media Do not eject the memory card while deleting images from the memory card You cannot delete protected movies and photos U...

Page 47: ...g p 37 is set to STD Quality appears instead of Touch the movies and photos to be protected is displayed on the selected images Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so that you can confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen To select and delete movies touch Multiple Images In the case of 2D after touching Multiple Images select MOVIE PHOTO MOVIE PHOTO When Setting p 37 is set to STD ...

Page 48: ...ternal device Insert a memory card into your camcorder before the operation Notes When you record an image on the memory card for the first time create the image database file by touching MENU Setup Media Settings Repair Img DB F Memory Card Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during dubbing Tips Th...

Page 49: ... It may damage the recording media Touch the type of copy operation Multiple Images To select multiple images and copy them All In Event To copy all images of a specified event Select the image to be copied Multiple Images Touch the image to be copied and mark it with You can select multiple images Touch the desired thumbnail so that you can confirm the image Touch to return to the selection scree...

Page 50: ...ouch to adjust the capturing point with more precision Touch When capturing is finished the screen returns to pause Notes The image size is fixed based on the image quality of the movie If the movie was recorded with one of the following image quality levels the image size will be set as shown below High definition image quality HD 2 1 M 16 9 Wide aspect ratio 16 9 with standard definition image q...

Page 51: ...tion image quality HD or with standard definition image quality STD USB cable supplied 56 Hard disk recorder etc Saving images on a DVD disc with standard definition image quality STD A V connecting cable supplied 57 Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality STD Use the A V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in which images are saved p 51 Notes Th...

Page 52: ...devices such as a Sony Blu ray disc player or a PlayStation 3 DVD disc with standard definition image quality STD Ordinary DVD playback devices such as a DVD player Notes Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation 3 system software The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries regions ...

Page 53: ...be able to use external media devices with a code function The FAT file system is available for your camcorder If the storage medium of the external device was formatted for the NTFS file system etc format the external media device using the camcorder before use The format screen appears when an external media device is connected to your camcorder Make sure that important data has not previously b...

Page 54: ...USB icon will appear on the Event View screen etc You can make menu settings of the external media device such as deleting images Touch MENU Edit Copy on Event View To disconnect the external media device Touch while the camcorder is in the playback standby mode Event View or Event Index is displayed of the external media device Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable Notes The number of scenes you can s...

Page 55: ... hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen If you select All In Event select the event to copy with You cannot select multiple events Touch on the camcorder screen Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder Connect the camcorder to the external media device and touch Play without copying Event View of the external media...

Page 56: ...D movies Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries regions 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket p 15 2 Turn on your camcorder and connect a DVD writer etc to your camcorder with the USB cable supplied Notes If your camcorder does not recognize the external media device try the following operations Re...

Page 57: ...o cassette by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder a Sony DVD writer etc other than DVDirect Express with the A V connecting cable Connect the device in either way of or Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected Notes 3D movies are converted to 2D with standard definition image quality STD Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the...

Page 58: ...ting When the screen size of display devices TV etc is 4 3 touch MENU Setup Connection TV Type 4 3 When you connect a monaural device connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white left channel or the red right channel plug to the audio input jack on the device A V connecting cable supplied A V connecting cable with S VIDEO sold separately By using this c...

Page 59: ...el Pentium III 1GHz or faster is necessary Importing movies to the computer Processing with standard definition image quality STD Memory For Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more is recommended For Windows Vista Windows 7 1 GB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation Approximately 100 MB Only the NTFS or exFAT file system can be used for specifying to importing videos or registerin...

Page 60: ...ense agreement then click OK Select the drive or folder to install the application then click Next Select the option to create the desk top shortcut then click Next Turn on your camcorder then connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable Touch USB Connect on the camcorder screen If the USB Connect screen does not appear touch MENU Setup Connection USB Connect Click Next Follo...

Page 61: ... Content Management Utility If you use any other software images may not be imported properly If file size exceeds 2 GB during a long recording a new file is created automatically resulting in the movie being divided into multiple files when you view the recording media directly from your computer after recording If you import images without using supplied Content Management Utility files automati...

Page 62: ... p 77 TC UB Items for setting up the time code or user bit p 79 Edit Copy Items for editing p 80 Setup Other setup items p 80 Operating menus Follow the procedures explained below to set the menu items The Camera Mic and Setup menus have sub categories Touch the sub category icon and the screen changes to other sub category menus Grayed out menu items or settings are not available Notes You may no...

Page 63: ...djusts the shutter speed 70 AE Shift Adjusts the exposure manually 71 White Balance Shift Adjusts the white balance manually 71 Low Lux Records bright color images in the dim 71 Camera Settings Auto 3D Lens Adjust Automatically corrects the vertical position of the right and left movies to record 3D movies that can be viewed comfortably without blurring 71 Scene Selection Selects an appropriate re...

Page 64: ... audio level meter on the LCD screen 77 Audio Format Switches the audio format 77 Image Quality Size REC Mode Sets the mode to record movies When recording fast moving subject a high image quality is recommended 38 Frame Rate Sets the frame rate when recording the 3D movie 38 Frame Rate Sets the frame rate when recording the 2D movie 38 Setting Sets image quality for recording playback or editing ...

Page 65: ...er 81 Playback Settings Data Code Sets how to assign the file number 81 Volume Adjusts the volume of playback sound 82 Connection TV Type Converts the signal depending on the TV connected 82 Component Select this option when you connect your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack 83 HDMI 3D Setting Select the output format of the right and left images when you connect your camcorder to a ...

Page 66: ...l Sets whether the Wireless Remote Commander is to be used or not 85 A Shut Off Changes the A Shut Off setting 85 Power On By LCD Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on and off when you open and close the LCD screen 85 Language Setting Sets the display language 85 Battery Info Displays the battery information 85 Clock Settings Date Time Setting Sets the Date Time Format Summer Time or Date...

Page 67: ...int after START STOP is pressed The default setting is 3sec After Notes You cannot record sound Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording The REC Mode will be set to Standard automatically When the standard definition image quality STD mode is selected you cannot record movies using Smth Slw REC Golf Shot Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a mo...

Page 68: ... images may contain noise as a result It is recommended that you record images under stable conditions for example using a tripod Impact sound may be detected by the internal microphone even when an external microphone or XLR Adaptor is attached Camera Mic Items for customized shooting See Using menus p 62 on the operation The default settings are marked with White Balance You can adjust the color...

Page 69: ...ct One Push keep framing white objects While the camcorder is recording a movie is grayed out and One Push cannot be set If you set White Balance Scene Selection is set to Auto Tips If you have changed the battery pack while Auto was selected or taken your camcorder outdoors after inside use or vice versa aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adj...

Page 70: ...y moving the power zoom lever towards T telephoto to adjust the focus then towards W wide angle to adjust the zoom for recording When you want to record a subject at close range move the power zoom lever to W wide angle then adjust the focus The focal distance information distance at which the subject is focused on used as a guide if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult appears for a few s...

Page 71: ...60i when you use Auto 3D Lens Adjust Tip If Could not adjust appears while zooming out touch Run Again Auto Adjusts the shutter speed automatically Manual Adjusts the shutter speed manually Tips You can also adjust manually by using the MANUAL dial p 40 AE Shift You can adjust the exposure manually Off Adjusts the exposure automatically On EV and adjusted number Adjusts the exposure manually Tips ...

Page 72: ...aces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light Beach Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake Snow Takes bright pictures of a white landscape Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away Notes Even if you set Twilight Portrait the setting changes to Auto in movie recording mode If you set Scene Selection Whi...

Page 73: ...Standard Provides a SteadyShot effect performing wide angle recording under relatively stable recording conditions Off The SteadyShot function is not used Notes If you change the setting of SteadyShot the imaging field will also change accordingly Tips When you press START STOP the setting is cleared The thumbnails of movie recorded using Black Fader may be difficult to see on Event View or other ...

Page 74: ...acklit subjects automatically On Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically Off Does not adjust the exposure for backlit subjects Dial Setting You can select an item you want to set to the MANUAL dial For details see page 40 Face Detection You can set the camcorder to detect a face automatically Furthermore you can select which faces children or adults the camcorder detects with prior...

Page 75: ...ur camcorder Face Detection may not function properly depending on recording conditions Set Face Detection to Off in this case Tips For better face detection performance shoot the subject s under the following conditions Shoot in a sufficiently bright place The subject s does not wear glasses a hat or mask The subject s faces directly towards the camera If you select a subject which has priority b...

Page 76: ...ync Resolves sync issues between picture and sound Guide Frame You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical The frame is not recorded Off Does not display the guide frame On Displays the guide frame Tips Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition The outer frame of Guide Frame shows the display area of a TV which is ...

Page 77: ...plied with your TV 16 9 WIDE Records movies to the full screen on a 16 9 wide TV screen 4 3 Records movies to the full screen on a 4 3 TV screen Notes Set TV Type correctly according to the TV connected for playback p 82 Audio Level Display You can select whether or not to display the audio level meter On Displays the audio level meter Audio level meter Off Does not display the audio level meter A...

Page 78: ...ion On is played back on a non x v Color compliant TV the color may not be reproduced correctly x v Color cannot be set to On When the image quality is set to the standard definition image quality STD While recording a movie Image Size You can select a size for the photos you are going to shot 7 1M Records photos clearly 3 072 2 304 5 3M Records photos clearly in the 16 9 wide ratio 3 072 1 728 1 ...

Page 79: ...ances in the Rec Run mode the time code may not be recorded sequentially in the following cases When the recording format is changed When the recording media is removed TC Make Preset Records the newly set time code on the recording media Regenerate Reads the last time code of the previous recording from the recording media and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code during...

Page 80: ...turn off the display Touch Notes Since there is a management file area the used space is not displayed as 0 even if you perform Format p 80 Tips The camcorder can display the information of the medium selected on Media Select p 20 Change the medium setting if necessary Format Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space Select the recording media to be formatted to...

Page 81: ...les except the AC Adaptor Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation While deleting data do not apply any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder You can check the time that the camcorder will take to delete data on the LCD screen If you stop performing Empty while Executing appears be sure to complete the operation by performing Format or Empty when you use the camcorder next time Repai...

Page 82: ...V Type You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back movies and photos The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations 16 9 Select this to view your movies on a 16 9 wide TV The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below Movies and photos recorded in 16 9 wide mode Movies and photos recorded in 4 3 mode 4 3 Select this to vi...

Page 83: ...n connecting your camcorder to a TV with the HDMI cable supplied Auto Normal setting outputs the signal according to the TV automatically 1080p 576p Outputs high definition image quality HD movies with a 1080p signal and standard image quality STD movies with a 576p signal 1080i 576i Outputs high definition image quality HD movies with a 1080i signal and standard image quality STD movies with a 57...

Page 84: ...onnected device is not compatible to HDMI TC input USB Connect Select this item when USB Select does not appear on the LCD screen by connecting the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable supplied See page 60 60i 50i Sel Select the settings depending on the TV color systems of the countries regions where you use the camcorder 60i Select this when the TV color system is NTSC 50i Select this when...

Page 85: ... operate your camcorder for more than about 5 minutes On The camcorder turns off automatically Off The camcorder does not turn off automatically Power On By LCD You can set the power of the camcorder to turn on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel Off Does not turn the power on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel On Turns the power on or off by opening or closing the LCD...

Page 86: ...r local area when using the camcorder in other time zones Refer to the world time difference information on page 102 Home Select this item when you are going to use the camcorder in the area where you are living Destination Select this item when you want to use the camcorder with the area setting set to another place Tips If you visit a certain place often and want to use the camcorder with the ar...

Page 87: ...ored on memory card on other devices p 92 Editing movies photos on your camcorder p 92 Playback on the TV p 92 Copying Connecting to other devices p 93 Connecting to a computer p 93 Overall operations Wireless Remote Commander The power does not turn on Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder p 13 The plug of the AC Adaptor has been disconnected from the wall outlet wall socket Connect it t...

Page 88: ...Selection Tele Macro SteadyShot SteadyShot Auto Back Light Face Detection The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function Set Remote Ctrl to On p 85 Insert a battery into the battery holder with the polarities correctly matching the marks p 118 Remove any obstructions between the Wireless Remote Commander and the remote sensor Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as...

Page 89: ... problem persists replace the battery pack with a new one p 106 LCD screen Menu items are grayed out You cannot select grayed items in the current recording playback situation There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously The buttons do not appear on the touch panel Touch the LCD screen lightly Press DISPLAY on the Wireless Remote Commander p 118 The buttons on the touch panel do not...

Page 90: ...e Rate selected The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped Your camcorder is recording the scene you have just shot on the memory card The imaging field looks different The imaging field may look different depending on the condition of your camcorder This is not a malfunction The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording m...

Page 91: ... stripes appear on the images This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp This is not a malfunction Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen Set SteadyShot to an option except for Active p 73 Adjust the shutter speed p 40 LCD Brightness cannot be adjusted You cannot adjust LCD Brightness when The LCD panel is closed on your camcor...

Page 92: ... Smth Slw REC or Golf Shot appears on the LCD screen This appears when you play back movies recorded with 5 1ch surround sound 5 1ch surround sound is down mixed to 2ch stereo and played back on your camcorder Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized The playback device does not support playing back memory cards p ...

Page 93: ...he 4 3 TV This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16 9 wide mode on a 4 3 TV This is not a malfunction Copying Connecting to other devices Images are not copied correctly You cannot copy images using the HDMI cable The A V connecting cable is not connected properly Make sure to connect the cable to the input jack of another device p 57 Connecting to a computer The computer does not reco...

Page 94: ... cool place Warning indicator pertaining to HDMI output stopped by overheating Because the temperature of your camcorder has reached a level where HDMI output has stopped no image is displayed on the connected monitor etc Leave the camcorder until the temperature decreases However you can continue recording on the camcorder Warning indicator pertaining to memory card Slow flashing Free spaces for ...

Page 95: ...lody when some warning indicators appear on the screen Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen follow the instructions Recording media Cannot recognize the internal memory Format and use again The internal recording medium of the camcorder is set differently from the default format Performing Format p 80 may enable you to use your camcorder This will delete all data in the...

Page 96: ...ed Try with another memory card Cannot recognize this memory card Format and use again Format the memory card p 80 Note that if you format the memory card all the recorded movies and photos are deleted Still picture folder is full Cannot record still pictures You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF You cannot create or delete created folders using your camcorder Format the memory card p 80 or...

Page 97: ...lity Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack 3D unit minute Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time NP FV50 65 30 NP FV70 supplied 140 70 NP FV100 280 140 2D unit minute Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP FV50 90 ...

Page 98: ... mode Recording time Standard 23h 55 min 21 h 55 min Notes The number in is the minimum recordable time Tips You can record movies of a maximum of 3 999 scenes with high definition image quality HD and 9 999 scenes with standard definition image quality STD The maximum continuous recording time of movies are as follows 3D Approximately 6 h 30 min 2D Approximately 13 h The recording and playback ti...

Page 99: ...375 295 25 15 50 40 105 80 215 165 440 330 Long Time 35 30 70 60 145 125 295 255 590 510 45 35 90 75 190 155 380 310 770 630 Top When Audio Format is set to Linear PCM Bottom When Audio Format is set to Dolby Digital Standard definition image quality STD unit minute 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB Standard 25 25 55 50 110 100 225 210 460 420 Notes The recordable time may vary depending on the recording...

Page 100: ... 9 FX Max 24 Mbps 1 920 1 080 pixels 16 9 FH Approx 17 Mbps average 1 920 1 080 pixels 16 9 HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 1 440 1 080 pixels 16 9 LP Approx 5 Mbps average 1 440 1 080 pixels 16 9 Standard definition image quality STD HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 720 576 pixels 16 9 4 3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio Photo recording mode 3 072 2 304 dots 4 3 3 072 1 728 dots 16 9 1 600 1 200...

Page 101: ...UDIO VIDEO input jacks The HDMI cable supplied or a component A V cable supplied must be connected Viewing standard definition image quality STD movies To view standard definition image quality STD movies you need a PAL system based TV with AUDIO VIDEO input jacks An A V connecting cable must be connected On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL system based camcorder If you want to view the pl...

Page 102: ... Nairobi 03 30 Tehran 04 00 Abu Dhabi Baku 04 30 Kabul 05 00 Karachi Islamabad 05 30 Calcutta New Delhi 06 00 Almaty Dhaka 06 30 Yangon 07 00 Bangkok Jakarta 08 00 Hong Kong Singapore Beijing 09 00 Seoul Tokyo 09 30 Adelaide Darwin Time zone differences Area setting 10 00 Melbourne Sydney 11 00 Solomon Is 12 00 Fiji Wellington Eniwetok Kwajalein 11 00 Samoa 10 00 Hawaii 09 00 Alaska 08 00 Los Ange...

Page 103: ...le exceeds 2 GB the file becomes divided The file numbers go up automatically When the capacity of a file number exceeds 9999 another folder is created to record new movie files The folder name goes up 101PNV01 102PNV01 Still image files JPEG files The extension of the files is JPG The file numbers go up automatically When the capacity of a file number exceeds 9999 another folder is created to sto...

Page 104: ...camcorder About the memory card A memory card formatted by a computer Windows OS Mac OS does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder Data read write speed may vary depending on the combination of the memory card and memory card compliant product you use Damaged or lost data may occur in the following cases the data will not be compensated for If you eject the memory card or turn off ...

Page 105: ...parallel data transfer However the transfer speed may differ depending on the type of media you use This product cannot record or play data that uses MagicGate technology MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack Your camcorder operates only with an InfoLITHIUM V series battery packs InfoLITHIUM ...

Page 106: ...aining battery time indication as a rough guide only The mark that indicates low battery flashes even if there are still 20 minutes of battery time remaining depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature 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 functi...

Page 107: ... liquid that may have contacted your skin 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 To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a long time turn it on and let it run by recording and playing back images about once a month Use up the battery pack completely before storing it Moisture condensation If your camcorder is...

Page 108: ...fter wiping the lens Store in a well ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust To prevent mold periodically clean the lens as described above On charging the pre installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre installed rechargeable battery to retain the date time and other settings even when the LCD screen is closed The pre installed rechargeable battery is always charged while y...

Page 109: ...cording system Linear PCM 2ch 48 kHz 16 bit Dolby Digital 2ch 48 kHz 16 bit Dolby Digital Stereo Creator employed Photo file format DCF Ver 2 0 Compatible Exif Ver 2 3 Compatible MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media Movie Photo Internal memory 96 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media SD card Class 4 or faster When measuring media capacity 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes a portion of which is used for syste...

Page 110: ...bject to change without notice Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories 2D 29 8 mm 357 6 mm 1 3 16 in 14 1 8 in 16 9 Photo 27 4 mm 328 8 mm 1 1 8 in 13 in 4 3 Color temperature Auto One Push Indoor 3 200 K Outdoor 5 800 K Minimum illumination 11 lx lux in default setting shutter speed 1 60 4 1 50 5 second 3 lx lux Low Lux is set to On shutter speed 1 30 4 1 25 5 second 1 The unique pixel...

Page 111: ... subsidiaries in the United States and other countries and PlayStation are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc 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 SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association All other ...

Page 112: ... or GNU Lesser General Public License hereinafter referred to as LGPL are included in the camcorder This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on the web Use the following URL to download it When downloading the source code select NEX FS100 as the mode...

Page 113: ... Recording status 24 Slide show set Warning 94 Playback mode 30 Right Indicator Meaning 50i Recording image quality HD STD frame rate 50p 50i 25p and recording mode PS FX FH HQ LP 38 60min Remaining battery Recording playback editing media 20 The external media device is connected 00 00 00 00 Time code hour minute second frame user bit 42 00h00m Estimated recording remaining time Photo size 78 999...

Page 114: ...rate your camcorder Bottom Indicator Meaning View Images button 28 Micref Level low 76 Blt in Zoom Mic 75 Audio Level Display 77 Low Lux 71 Spot Meter Fcs 69 Spot Meter 69 Exposure 70 EV AE Shift 71 Shutter Speed 70 IRIS 70 Intelligent Auto 37 Slide show button 101 0005 Data file name 31 Protected image 47 Audio Format 77 3D Depth Adjustment 30 Automatic 42 Exposure is set manually 42 IRIS priorit...

Page 115: ...p is lit or flashing the camcorder is reading or writing data Memory card slot 22 RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting POWER button 16 View Images button 28 2D 3D DISP display button 24 Power zoom lever 36 PHOTO button 27 MODE button 24 Movie Photo lamps 24 CHG charge lamp 13 2D 3D switch 24 MIC PLUG IN POWER jack he...

Page 116: ...instructions supplied with your accessory for details The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely To connect an accessory press down and push it to the end and then tighten the screw To remove an accessory loosen the screw and then press down and pull out the accessory When you open the shoe cover slide it as indicated by the arrow When you are recordi...

Page 117: ... INPUT1 switch 44 INPUT1 LINE MIC MIC 48V switch 44 ATT INPUT2 switch 44 INPUT2 LINE MIC MIC 48V switch 44 LOW CUT INPUT1 switch 44 AUTO MAN CH1 switch 44 AUDIO LEVEL CH1 dial 44 AUTO MAN CH2 switch 44 AUDIO LEVEL CH2 dial 44 LOW CUT INPUT2 switch 44 INPUT2 jack 44 INPUT1 jack 44 Cable holder 11 ...

Page 118: ...ing on the tab inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case Place a new battery with the side facing up Insert the battery case back into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire When the lithium battery becomes weak the operating distance of the Wireless Remote Commander may shorte...

Page 119: ...ss 84 Lens hood 11 Linear PCM 77 Low Lux 71 LP 38 M Maintenance 104 MANUAL dial 40 Media Info 80 Media Select 20 Media Settings 20 Memory card 21 Memory Stick media 21 104 Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media 21 Memory Stick PRO Duo media 21 Menus 63 Micref Level 76 Microphone 10 Mirror mode 40 Moisture condensation 107 Movies 24 30 MPEG 4 AVC H 264 104 Symbols 1080i 576i 83 1080p 576i 83 2D Frame Rate 7...

Page 120: ...ode 67 Shutter Speed 41 70 Side by Side 83 Smile Sensitivity 75 Smile Shutter 75 Smth Slw REC 67 Snow 72 Specifications 109 Spot Focus 69 Spotlight 72 Spot Meter 69 Spot Meter Fcs 69 SteadyShot Movie 73 SteadyShot Photo 74 SummerTime 86 Sunrise Sunset 72 Supplied items 2 T TC UB 79 TC UB Disp 79 TC Make 79 TC Preset 79 TC Run 79 Tele Macro 73 Telephoto 36 Thumbnail 47 Time data 42 Tripod 116 Troub...

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