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Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
Operating Guide
PXW-FS5/FS5K
4-581-849-11 (1)
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Recording
Playback
Editing
Using the Menu
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
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  • Page 1 4-581-849-11 (1) Solid-State Memory Table of Contents Camcorder Getting Started Recording Operating Guide Playback Editing Using the Menu Troubleshooting Additional Information ® PXW-FS5/FS5K...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Precautions when using the On the LCD screen camcorder • A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback •...

  • Page 3: Your Computer

    On the temperature of your camcorder – Horizontal lines appear on the LCD screen during recording under fluorescent lights, and battery pack sodium lamps or mercury lamps. The • Your camcorder has a protective function that phenomena can be reduced by adjusting the disables recording or playback if the shutter speed (p.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Read this first (continued) About the operation of the camcorder • The operation of the camcorder is controlled using the SEL/SET dial (p. 6, 113) or the multi- selector on the grip (p. 9). About this manual • Operations in this manual are described using the “SELP18105G”...

  • Page 5: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying parts and controls Body The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A Accessory shoe (with cold shoe N Microphone holder attached) O INPUT 2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) For details about attachment, see switch (p. 62) page 25. P INPUT 2 jack (p. 61) B XLR handle (attached) Q Cable clamper For details about attachment, see...
  • Page 6 Identifying parts and controls (continued) A FULL AUTO button (p. 81) B HOLD switch (p. 91) C START/STOP button (p. 38) D ND FILTER dial (p. 51) E PRESET/VARIABLE switch (p. 51) F ASSIGN3/STATUS button (p. 97) G ND/IRIS switch (p. 48, 51) — ND/IRIS dial (p.
  • Page 7 A ❙/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch (p. 31) M DC IN jack B Shoulder strap attachment point N Tripod receptacles (1/4 inch, 3/8 inch) Supports 1/4-20UNC and 3/8-16UNC C Recording lamp (rear) (p. 38) screws. The recording lamp flashes if the For mounting on a tripod with screw remaining capacity of the memory card length 5.5 mm or shorter (sold or battery is low.
  • Page 8 Identifying parts and controls (continued) A Diopter adjustment dial (p. 33) B Viewfinder (p. 33) C Eye sensor D BATT RELEASE button (p. 19) E Memory card slot B (p. 37) F Memory card access lamp (p. 3) G Memory card slot A (p. 37) H Memory card access lamp (p.

  • Page 9: Lcd Screen

    LCD screen Grip The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. For details about attaching the LCD screen, For details about attaching the grip, see see page 27. page 29. A Grip zoom lever (p. 41) A LCD ON/OFF switch (p.

  • Page 10: Wireless Remote Commander

    Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. H Transmitter In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery I START/STOP button (p. 38) may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 11: Screen Indicators

    Screen indicators Upper right The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. Center Indicator Meaning Upper left Upper right 0min Estimated remaining recording time (p. 151) Recording/playback media (p. 36) 00:00:00:00 Time code (hour:minute:second: frame) (p. 135) Bottom Bottom Upper left Indicator Meaning Indicator...
  • Page 12 Screen indicators (continued) Indicator Meaning HISTOGRAM (p. 131) AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY (p. 133) Manual volume adjustment (p. 63) z Tip • Indicators may look different or appear at different positions. Data code during recording For AVCHD, the recording date, time, and shooting conditions are recorded automatically.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first ...................2 Identifying parts and controls ..............5 Body ..................... 5 LCD screen ..................9 Lens (PXW-FS5K only) ................. 9 Grip ...................... 9 Wireless Remote Commander ............10 Screen indicators ..................11 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items ............17 Step 2: Using a battery pack or AC adaptor ...........19 Step 3: Attaching the lens ..............21 Step 4: Attaching the handle, accessory shoe, microphone, LCD screen,...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents (continued) Adjusting the color tone ................. 52 Adjusting the white balance ............... 52 Adjusting the black balance ............... 53 Using Direct Menu ................. 54 Slow & Quick Motion /Super Slow Motion recording ......56 Slow & Quick Motion recording ............56 Recording in Super Slow Motion ............
  • Page 15 Playback Playback ....................93 Playback .................... 93 Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ........96 Changing the screen display ............. 96 Displaying recording data (Data code) ..........96 Checking the camcorder settings (Status check) ......97 Connecting to a monitor or a TV ............98 Selecting jacks for external output .............
  • Page 16 Table of Contents (continued) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ................... 141 Warning indicators and messages ............149 Additional Information Recording time ..................151 Function limitations when recording ............. 153 Recording format limitations ............. 153 Slow & Quick Motion and Super Slow Motion limitations ....154 Proxy recording supported formats ............

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Accessory shoe kit (Accessory shoe, Accessory shoe plate, screws [4]) (p. 25) supplied with your camcorder. If, for any reason, there is something missing, contact your Sony dealer. The number in brackets indicates the number of items supplied. AC Adaptor (AC-UES1230) (p. 20) XLR handle (p.
  • Page 18 When the unit is used with a PC connection, download any device drivers, plug-ins, and application software you Grip (p. 29) require from the following websites. Sony Professional products website: U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com Europe, Middle East and Africa Body cap (attached to the camcorder) http://www.pro.sony.eu...

  • Page 19: Step 2: Using A Battery Pack Or Ac Adaptor

    AC Adaptor. Set the ON/STANDBY switch to For safety, do not use power sources other STANDBY (1). than genuine Sony battery packs. Press and hold the BATT RELEASE Lithium-ion battery packs button, and slide the battery up and out.
  • Page 20 Step 2: Using a battery pack or AC adaptor (continued) Using a power outlet Connect the power cord to the power outlet (wall socket). You can use the AC Adaptor to power the camcorder from a power outlet. While you are using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its charge even when it is b Notes...

  • Page 21: Step 3: Attaching The Lens

    Step 3: Attaching the lens This manual explains how to attach an SELP18105G lens. For details about using other lenses, refer to the manual supplied with your lens. Hold the camcorder body with the front end downward, and quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camcorder body.
  • Page 22 • If you cannot clean the glass surface of the Align the marks. mount by the above procedure, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Before you attach caps, remove dust from them.
  • Page 23 Check the dedicated support web site or consult your local LA-EA1/LA-EA3 authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. • The autofocus function is not supported. • The sound of the lens and the camcorder in •...

  • Page 24: Step 4: Attaching The Handle, Accessory Shoe, Microphone, Lcd Screen, And Grip

    Step 4: Attaching the Step 3: Attaching the lens (continued) handle, accessory shoe, microphone, AF area display LCD screen, and grip When using an A-mount lens with a mount adaptor, the camcorder displays in-focus frames. Attaching the handle Autofocusing: The frame of the area that is in focus turns green.
  • Page 25 Attaching the accessory shoe Lift the edge of the accessory shoe plate and pull it in the direction opposite to that of the arrow on the accessory shoe plate and remove it from the accessory shoe. Shoe plate Accessory shoe Place the accessory shoe with its protrusions matching the recesses on the accessory shoe...
  • Page 26 Step 4: Attaching the handle, accessory shoe, microphone, LCD screen, and grip (continued) Attaching the microphone (sold Insert the accessory shoe plate in separately) the direction of the arrow on the plate surface until the end of the Attach the microphone holder to the handle. plate engages the end of the shoe.
  • Page 27 Screw LCD screen mounting clamp Put the cable in the outer cable holder. Attaching the LCD screen Attach the supplied protective sheet to the LCD screen as shown Insert the LCD screen mounting in the diagram. clamp into the LCD screen attachment point on the handle.
  • Page 28 Step 4: Attaching the handle, accessory shoe, microphone, LCD screen, and grip (continued) Turn the lock knob clockwise to secure the LCD screen. b Note • Securely tighten the LCD screen knob before use. The LCD screen may fall off if the unit is used without securely tightening the knob.
  • Page 29 To attach the LCD screen to different Connect the cable to the REMOTE positions on the handle jack. There are also LCD screen attachment points on the back of the handle (2 locations). The attachment procedure is the same as described in “Attaching the LCD screen”.
  • Page 30 Rosette mount components are available from Sony dealers or service representatives. – Camcorder side: 4-546-932 (sold separately) Removing the grip – Grips side: 4-547-089 (sold separately) –...

  • Page 31: Step 5: Turning On The Camcorder And Setting The Date And Time

    Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time Turning on the camcorder Set the ON/STANDBY switch on (❙). When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears. MENU button SEL/SET dial To set the date and time again, press the MENU button, and select (SYSTEM)

  • Page 32: Step 6: Adjusting The Lcd Screen And Viewfinder

    Step 6: Adjusting the Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time LCD screen and (continued) viewfinder • You can set any year up to the year 2037. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
  • Page 33 To use the viewfinder only Adjusting the viewfinder LCD screen LCD screen [VF/LCD To adjust the viewfinder angle “LCD ON/OFF” PANEL] menu switch setting You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder to suit your shooting style. Connected – – –...

  • Page 34: Step 7: Adjusting The Angle Of The Grip

    Step 7: Adjusting the Step 6: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder (continued) angle of the grip When the picture in the viewfinder is You can adjust the angle of the grip to suit your shooting style. hard to see If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large...
  • Page 35 b Notes Move the grip rotate lever to the • When finished, always check that the grip is locked in position. position shown below, and turn • The angle cannot be adjusted beyond the the grip while pressing the lever. adjustment range.

  • Page 36: Step 8: Inserting A Memory Card

    Step 8: Inserting a Step 7: Adjusting the angle of the grip (continued) memory card C Hold the grip firmly using your ring finger Supported memory cards and little finger. File format Supported memory cards AVCHD SD, SDHC, SDXC memory card (Class 4 or U1 or faster) Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2), Memory Stick...
  • Page 37 HG Duo” media, or an SD card. Memory card • See page 151 for the recording time of memory cards. slot B accepts an SD card only. • Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or A/V devices not supporting the exFAT file system used for SDXC memory To eject the memory card...

  • Page 38: Recording

    Recording Recording Recording Your camcorder records movies on memory cards. Do the following steps to record. Set the ON/STANDBY switch D to ON (❙). Press a record button ACF to begin recording. (In the following descriptions, the “record button” refers collectively to the handle record button, START/STOP button on the camcorder, and START/STOP button on the grip.) 1080/60i [STBY] t [REC]...

  • Page 39: Continuous Recording On The Memory Cards (Relay Rec)

    z Tips • For details about changing the screen display during recording, see page 96. • Indicators displayed on the LCD screen during recording are shown on page 11. • The recording lamp can be set to stay off ([REC LAMP[F]], [REC LAMP[R]], page 139). Continuous recording on the memory cards (Relay Rec) Insert memory cards each in both slots A and B so the camcorder switches memory card A (or B) just before the remaining space on the other one runs out, and continues recording on the...

  • Page 40: Recording Movies Using Both Memory Card A And B (Simul Rec)

    Recording (continued) Recording movies using both memory card A and B (Simul Rec) You can record movies on both memory card A and memory card B simultaneously. Do the following setting before recording. (REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [SIMUL/RELAY REC] t Select [SIMULTANEOUS REC].

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Zoom

    [ZOOM TYPE] setting Adjusting the zoom Attached OPTICAL ON[CLEAR lens ZOOM ONLY IMAGE ZOOM] Power Optical zoom Optical zoom zoom lens only and clear image zoom supported. z Tip • CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM is a zoom function that features little or no degradation in image quality.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Focus

    Adjusting the focus Recording (continued) • You can change the handle zoom lever function You can adjust the focus manually for ([HANDLE ZOOM], p. 124). different recording conditions. • You can switch the zoom display between a bar Use this function in the following cases. indicator and number indicator ([ZOOM –...

  • Page 43: Using Automatic Focus/Fixed Focus Temporarily (Push Auto Focus/Focus Hold)

    To measure the precise recording Rotate the focus ring and adjust distance the focus. 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any farther, and changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer. To adjust automatically Set the FOCUS (AUTO/MAN) switch A to “AUTO.”...

  • Page 44: Using The Focus Magnifier

    Adjusting the focus (continued) release the button, the setting returns to manual focusing. Press the FOCUS MAG button A on the grip. To use focus hold The setting changes with each press of the Set the FOCUS (AUTO/MAN) switch A button.

  • Page 45: Focusing On A Detected Face (Face Detection)

    Focusing on a detected face Selection cursor (orange colored frame) (Face detection) The camcorder detects faces and focuses on one of them (the default setting is [OFF]). You can use this function when the FOCUS (AUTO/MAN) switch A is set to “AUTO.”...

  • Page 46: Changing The Recording Setting/Image Size

    Changing the recording setting/image size XAVC HD Selecting the file format and recording format 1080/60p 50Mbps 1080/50p 50Mbps You can select the file format in [FILE 1080/60p 35Mbps 1080/50p 35Mbps FORMAT] and the recording format (bit- 1080/60i 50Mbps 1080/50i 50Mbps rate, image size, frame rate, and scanning 1080/60i 35Mbps 1080/50i 35Mbps...

  • Page 47: Proxy Recording

    Frame rate when [60i] is selected Press the MENU button. The frame rate displayed on the camcorder corresponds to the values in the following table. Frame rate on the LCD Actual frame rate Select (REC/OUT SET) t screen [REC SET] t [PROXY REC 23.98 MODE] t [ON/OFF] t [ON] with 29.97...

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the brightness You can adjust the brightness by controlling the amount of light, etc., using Press the IRIS button E. iris, ISO sensitivity/gain, shutter speed, or next to the iris value disappears. ND filter. Iris value Set the ND/IRIS switch B to the “IRIS”...

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Iso Sensitivity/Gain

    To adjust automatically and deeper as the aperture is closed. Use the aperture creatively to obtain the desired effect in Press the ISO/GAIN button G. your photography. The ISO value or gain value disappears, or • You can assign [IRIS PUSH AUTO] to an appears next to the ISO value or gain ASSIGN button (p.
  • Page 50 Adjusting the brightness (continued) Setting value after switching [60i/50i Turn the SEL/SET dial F to SEL] adjust the shutter speed. The shutter speed of the same level before The following shutter speed adjustment changing the [60i/50i SEL] setting is ranges are available: applied.

  • Page 51: To Adjust The Amount Of Light (Nd Filter)

    Adjusting in variable mode To adjust the amount of light (ND filter) The camcorder features two ND filter modes. You can switch between the two modes using the PRESET/VARIABLE switch B. Adjusting in preset mode Set the ND/IRIS switch C to the “ND”...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Color Tone

    Adjusting the color tone Adjusting the white balance Set the B/A/PRESET switch D to the desired position. x Setting the A/B value Select A or B for recording with the white balance setting (p. 53) stored in memory A or B. •...

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Black Balance

    z Tips Adjusting the black balance • You can change the white balance value for outdoor locations when set to Normally, you do not need to adjust the (OUTDOOR). Press the WB SET button B and black balance. The black balance may be turn the SEL/SET dial.

  • Page 54: Using Direct Menu

    Using Direct Menu Direct Menu allows you to change menu For example, the iris value settings using single-hand operation from selected in the following diagram. the grip. The following settings can be changed using Direct Menu. • Focus (p. 42) •...
  • Page 55 – During thumbnail display – Slow & Quick Motion Press the multi-selector B to – Super Slow Motion select the setting. – FOCUS MAGNIFIER The set value is highlighted in reverse – FACE DETECTION black and white, allowing you to change –...

  • Page 56: Slow & Quick Motion/Super Slow Motion Recording

    Slow & Quick Motion/Super Slow Motion recording Select (CAMERA/PAINT) t [SLOW & QUICK] t [S&Q MOTION] t [REC FORMAT]/ [FRAME RATE] with the SEL/SET dial D. [REC FORMAT]: You can select the recording format from the following. When [60i] is selected: XAVC QFHD 2160/30p 100Mbps 2160/30p 60Mbps...
  • Page 57 Playback speed based on the setting AVCHD between [FRAME RATE] and [REC 1080/50p PS, 1080/25p FX, 1080/25p FH FORMAT] during Slow & Quick Motion The playback speeds based on the recording [FRAME RATE]: You can select the format and frame rate setting are as follows. recording frame rate from the following.

  • Page 58: Recording In Super Slow Motion

    Slow & Quick Motion/Super Slow Motion recording (continued) XAVC QFHD Recording in Super Slow Motion When [60i] is selected By recording with a frame rate much higher REC FORMAT than the playback frame rate, you can FRAME record images to be played back as super RATE 2160/24p 2160/30p...
  • Page 59 When [60i] is selected: • See page 60 for variations in recording times based on [REC TIMING]. XAVC HD 1080/60p 50Mbps 1080/60p 35Mbps Select [EXECUTE]. 1080/30p 50Mbps The Super Slow Motion recording 1080/30p 35Mbps screen appears. 1080/24p 50Mbps 1080/24p 35Mbps AVCHD Press the START/STOP button A 1080/60p PS, 1080/30p FX,...
  • Page 60 Slow & Quick Motion/Super Slow Motion recording (continued) Playback speed based on the setting When [50i] is selected between [FRAME RATE] and [REC REC TIMING FORMAT] during Super Slow Motion FRAME START RATE TRIGGER The playback speeds based on the recording TRIGGER TRIGGER HALF...

  • Page 61: Audio Setup

    Audio setup The following jacks, switches and dials Recording sound from the allow you to set the sound to be recorded. internal microphone See page 26 for details about connecting a microphone. You can record sound in stereo using the camcorder’s internal microphone.

  • Page 62: Recording Sound From An External Audio Device

    Audio setup (continued) Recording sound from an Select the input source for each external audio device channel. 1 Press the MENU button I. To use an external audio device, or a (AUDIO SET) t [CH1 2 Select microphone other than the internal INPUT SELECT] t [INPUT1] with microphone, change the following settings.

  • Page 63: Adjusting The Audio Recording Level

    Assigning functions to the ASSIGN buttons/ dial To set both CH-1 and CH-2: Perform both operations above. Some functions can be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons or the ASSIGN dial. You can assign a single function to each of the ASSIGN1 to 6 buttons and ASSIGN Adjusting the audio recording dial.
  • Page 64 Assigning functions to the ASSIGN buttons/dial (continued) • GAMMA DISP ASSIST (p. 89) • TC/UB DISPLAY (p. 135) • DISPLAY (p. 96, 108, 109) • SMARTPHONE CONNECT (p. 67) • STREAMING (p. 76) • STREAM OPERATION (p. 76) • FTP TRANSFER (p. 77) •...

  • Page 65: Using The Wi-Fi Function

    Using the Wi-Fi function What you can do with the Wi-Fi Select the ASSIGN button to which you want to assign a function of the camcorder function with the SEL/SET dial B, The Wi-Fi function of the camcorder then press the dial. enables you to operate the camcorder [--------] appears if no function is remotely using a smartphone.

  • Page 66: Downloading "Content Browser Mobile

    Using the Wi-Fi function (continued) Downloading “Content Browser Connecting the camcorder to an Mobile” Android smartphone equipped with the NFC function using To use a smartphone as a remote control for the camcorder, you need to install the One-touch connection dedicated “Content Browser Mobile”...

  • Page 67: Using A Smartphone As A Camcorder Remote Control

    Connect the smartphone to the camcorder, using the information that appears on the screen when the camcorder is ready to be connected. The connection method will depend on the type of smartphone. Android: page 68 iPhone/iPad: page 69 z Tips •...

  • Page 68: Connecting Without Using The Nfc Function (Android)

    Using the Wi-Fi function (continued) • Movies cannot be saved on a smartphone. • For details about usage restrictions, see Input the password displayed on “Function limitations when recording” (p. 153). the camcorder (first time only). z Tip • You can assign [SMARTPHONE CONNECT] to an ASSIGN button.

  • Page 69: Connecting Without Using The Nfc Function (Iphone/Ipad)

    Return to the Home screen, then Input the password displayed on start “Content Browser Mobile.” the camcorder (first time only). Confirm connection to the SSID For details on how to operate “Content displayed on the camcorder. Browser Mobile” after it starts, refer to the Help section in “Content Browser Mobile.”...

  • Page 70: Using Network Functions

    Using network Using the Wi-Fi function (continued) functions For details on how to operate “Content When the camcorder is connected to a Browser Mobile” after it starts, refer to the network, you can stream a movie in real- Help section in “Content Browser Mobile.” time or transfer recorded files to an FTP server.
  • Page 71 Configure the access point Press the MENU button. settings. IP address Select (NETWORK SET) t Select the IP address configuration [Wi-Fi SET] t [WPS] with the method. SEL/SET dial. When [Manual] is selected, enter the IP • After a short delay, the following address configuration items displayed screen appears.
  • Page 72 Using network functions (continued) b Notes Enter the PIN code displayed on • For details about the functions and settings supported by your access point, refer to the the camcorder screen, within two manual for the access point or contact the access minutes, to the access point to point administrator.
  • Page 73 Select [Manual setting] t Select [Register]. [Manual regist.]. • Connection to the access point is initiated. b Note • [Registered.] appears when the access • If ten access points have been registered in the point is registered successfully. The camcorder, another access point cannot be SSID of the registered access point is registered and a message appears.

  • Page 74: Using Airplane Mode

    Using network functions (continued) Screen items Function Select [OK]. 1 Switch Characters switch character type between alphabetical letters, numerals, and symbols. b Note 2 Keyboard Characters are displayed • If the connection information has been reset, it in the order they are will be necessary to set up the smartphone again in order to connect it to the camcorder.

  • Page 75: Configuring A Wired Lan

    Configuring a wired LAN Configure the access point settings. You can connect the camcorder to a network using a wired LAN. IP address Select the IP address configuration method. When [Manual] is selected, enter the IP address configuration items displayed on the screen, and select [OK].

  • Page 76: Streaming Distribution

    Using network functions (continued) DESTINATION SET Select (NETWORK SET) t Configure the streaming distribution destination. [STREAMING] t [EXECUTE] t – Host Name: IP address or host name of the network connection method. receiver • The network connection starts. – Port: Port number used for streaming on the receiver Press the MENU button.

  • Page 77: Using The Ftp Transfer Function

    b Notes • Exposure adjustment (iris, ISO sensitivity/gain and shutter speed) • The streaming function is not available when using the following functions. • White balance – During playback To stop streaming distribution – During thumbnail display – In the following formats when the file format is AVCHD: Press the THUMBNAIL button.
  • Page 78 Using network functions (continued) Using FTP transfer z Tip • For details about the keyboard input method, see You can transfer files by FTP using the page 73. connected network. DISPLAY NAME Enter the display name of the FTP server Check that the network settings to register.

  • Page 79: Importing A Root Certificate

    • FTP transfer is not available in shooting mode. To start a file transfer, first press the Select the thumbnail of the file THUMBNAIL button to switch to playback you want to transfer, and select mode. • Only wired LAN connection is supported when [AIRPLANE MODE] is set to [ON].

  • Page 80: Resetting Network Settings

    Insert the memory card with the • If a problem occurs due to inadequate security measures or due to foreseeable root certificate into memory card circumstances, Sony Corporation is not slot A of the camcorder. responsible for any resulting damage. Resetting network settings Press the MENU button.

  • Page 81: Useful Functions

    Useful functions Selecting suitable settings Customizing the picture quality automatically (full auto mode (Picture profile) setting) You can optimize settings to suit the scene to record. You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items, such as [GAMMA] and [DETAIL]. You can make adjustments for the time of day, weather Press the FULL AUTO button A to conditions, or just personal preference.
  • Page 82 Useful functions (continued) To cancel the picture profile recording Picture profile Example setting number Select [OFF] in step 2 with the SEL/SET Example settings of a dial A, then press the dial. color tone that is faithful To change the picture profile to [ITU709] Example settings of a You can change the settings stored in [PP1]...
  • Page 83 BLACK LEVEL To set the black level. Item Description and settings Sets the black level. –15 to +15 GAMMA To select a gamma curve. Item Description and settings [STANDARD] Standard gamma curve for movies [STILL] Gamma curve like an interchangeable-lens still camera movie. [CINE1] Makes soft color images by decreasing dark area contrast and sharpening bright area tone changes (HG4609G33 equivalent).
  • Page 84 Useful functions (continued) KNEE To set knee point and slope for video signal compression to prevent over-exposure by limiting signals in high intensity areas of the subject to the dynamic range of your camcorder. When [GAMMA] is set to [CINE1], [CINE2], [CINE3], [CINE4], [STILL], [ITU709(800%)], [S-LOG2], or [S-LOG3], setting [MODE] to [AUTO] will set [KNEE] off.
  • Page 85 COLOR MODE Selects the type of color. Item Description and settings [STANDARD] Suitable color tone when [GAMMA] is set to [STANDARD]. [STILL] Suitable color tone when [GAMMA] is set to [STILL]. [CINEMA] Suitable color tone when [GAMMA] is set to [CINE1]. [PRO] Natural color tone when [GAMMA] is set to [ITU709].
  • Page 86 Useful functions (continued) COLOR DEPTH To set the color depth for each color phase. This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors. The color looks deeper as you increase the setting value to more positive side, and lighter as you decrease the value to more negative side.

  • Page 87: Wb Shift

    Item Description and settings MEMORY1 Corrects colors in Memory 1. REVISION [PHASE]: Corrects the phase of the color in Memory 1. –15 to +15 (0 for no correction.) [SATURATION]: Corrects the saturation of the color in Memory 1. –15 to +15 (0 for no correction.) MEMORY2 COLOR Sets colors stored in Memory 2.
  • Page 88 Useful functions (continued) DETAIL To set items for the detail. Item Description and settings [LEVEL] Sets the detail level. –7 to +7 [MANUAL SET] [ON/OFF] : Turns on and off the manual detail adjustment. Set to [ON] to enable the manual detail adjustment (automatic optimization will not be performed).

  • Page 89: Using The Gamma Display Assist Function

    COPY Using the gamma display assist To copy the settings of the picture profile to function another picture profile number. Movies shot using S-Log2 or S-Log3 RESET require editing in post production. These To reset the picture profile to the default images have low contrast, that make live setting.

  • Page 90: Setting Time Data

    Useful functions (continued) To reset the time code S-LOG3t709(800%): Converts S-LOG3 to ITU-709(800%) equivalent Select [RESET] in step 2 of “Setting the for display. time code” above to reset the time code (00:00:00:00). To reset the time code using the b Note Wireless Remote Commander •...

  • Page 91: Preventing Accidental Operation (Hold Switch)

    – MIRROR switch (LCD screen) Preventing accidental operation – Lens switches (lens) (HOLD switch) z Tip This locks the buttons and switches to • You can change the functions to be locked with prevent recording errors by accidental [HOLD SW SET] (p. 139). operation.

  • Page 92: Inverting The Lcd Screen Display

    Useful functions (continued) Inverting the LCD screen display The image is inverted vertically (bottom/ You can flip the screen display up/down or top). up/down/left/right using the MIRROR The information indicators are inverted switch on the LCD screen, and turn the horizontally and vertically.

  • Page 93: Playback

    Playback Playback Playback Press the THUMBNAIL button B. The thumbnail screen appears. Memory cards Playback mode Previous Thumbnails Next Current movie data (p. 94) • You can turn on/off the date and time display on the thumbnails by pressing the DISPLAY button A. •...
  • Page 94 Playback (continued) Play back a recording. 1 Select the memory card you want to play back with the SEL/SET dial C. : Memory card A : Memory card B 2 Select the playback mode with the SEL/SET dial C. Playback mode •...
  • Page 95 Playback starts. Stop Next Previous Slow/Fast forward Slow/Fast reverse Play/Pause z Tips • You can assign the [THUMBNAIL] button function to an ASSIGN button. • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the thumbnail screen. •...

  • Page 96: Changing/Checking The Settings In Your Camcorder

    Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder Select (DISPLAY SET) [DATA CODE] with the SEL/SET dial C, or press the ASSIGN button assigned with the DATA CODE function during playback or pause. The screen changes in the order, date and time display t camera data display t no display with each press of the button.

  • Page 97: Checking The Camcorder Settings (Status Check)

    • When you play back the memory card on other devices, the camera data may be displayed Press the STATUS button A. incorrectly. Confirm the correct camera data on your camcorder. Checking the camcorder settings (Status check) You can check the settings of the following items.

  • Page 98: Connecting To A Monitor Or A Tv

    Connecting to a monitor or a TV Playback image quality depends on the type of monitor or TV, or the jacks used to make the connection. Monitor/TV SDI OUT To SDI jack 75 Ω (ohms) coaxial cable (commercially available) HDMI OUT To HDMI input jack HDMI cable (sold separately)

  • Page 99: Selecting Jacks For External Output

    z Tip • VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT are integrated into the Multi/Micro USB jack. To connect to the video jack or audio jack of a monitor or TV, an AV cable (sold separately) is required. VMC-15MR2 is recommended. Selecting jacks for external output Press the MENU button.
  • Page 100 Connecting to a monitor or a TV (continued) Menu item Recording mode Recording format SDI/HDMI 24p/30p SDI OUT output REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> signal format REC SET> REC SET> VIDEO OUT> VIDEO OUT> FILE FORMAT REC FORMAT SDI/HDMI 24p/30p 2160/30p...
  • Page 101 Menu item Recording mode Recording format SDI/HDMI 24p/30p SDI OUT output REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> signal format REC SET> REC SET> VIDEO OUT> VIDEO OUT> FILE FORMAT REC FORMAT SDI/HDMI 24p/30p 1080/30p 2160p/1080p/ 24p/30p 1080/30p 480i 24PsF/30PsF 1080/30psf 60p(Pull Down)
  • Page 102 Connecting to a monitor or a TV (continued) HDMI OUT output format (when [60i] is selected) –: Independent of set value Menu item Recording mode Recording format SDI/HDMI 24p/30p HDMI OUT output REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> signal format REC SET>...
  • Page 103 Menu item Recording mode Recording format SDI/HDMI 24p/30p HDMI OUT output REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> signal format REC SET> REC SET> VIDEO OUT> VIDEO OUT> FILE FORMAT REC FORMAT SDI/HDMI 24p/30p XAVC HD 1080/24p 2160p/1080p/ 24p/30p During recording: AVCHD 480i...
  • Page 104 Connecting to a monitor or a TV (continued) Multi/micro USB jack output format (when [60i] is selected) Output is always 480/60i. SDI OUT output format (when [50i] is selected) –: Independent of set value Menu item Recording mode Recording format SDI/HDMI SDI OUT output REC/OUT SET>...
  • Page 105 Menu item Recording mode Recording format SDI/HDMI SDI OUT output REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> REC/OUT SET> signal format REC SET> REC SET> VIDEO OUT> VIDEO OUT> FILE FORMAT REC FORMAT SDI/HDMI 1080/50p 2160p/1080p/ – 1080/50p 720/50p 576i 1080/50i 2160p/720p/576i 720/50p 2160p/1080i/576i...
  • Page 106 When the recording format frame rate is 25p, the output is either 50p or 50i. b Notes • It is recommended that you use an authorized cable with HDMI logo or a Sony HDMI cable. • Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the movies.
  • Page 107 • This camcorder is not compatible with “BRAVIA” sync.

  • Page 108: Editing

    Editing Protecting recorded Dividing a movie movies (Protect) You can divide a movie at a designated You can protect movies to avoid deleting point (AVCHD only). them by mistake. Press the MENU button while Press the MENU button when the playing back movies.

  • Page 109: Deleting Movies

    Deleting movies • Movies recorded in XAVC HD cannot be You can free media space by deleting divided. movies from the memory card. z Tip b Notes • Only simple editing is available on this • You cannot restore images once they are camcorder.

  • Page 110: Formatting A Memory Card

    Formatting a memory Deleting movies (continued) card Formatting deletes all data from the Select memory card to recover recordable free space. b Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation.

  • Page 111: Preventing Data On A Memory Card From Being Recovered

    Preventing data on a memory card from being recovered Unintelligible data can be written on a b Notes memory card, making it difficult to recover • It may take from several minutes to several any original data. It is impossible to delete hours to erase data, depending on the capacity.

  • Page 112: Repairing The Image Database File

    Repairing the image database file This function checks the database information and the consistency of movies on a memory card, and repairs any inconsistencies found. b Note • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation.

  • Page 113: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Operating the menu You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the LCD screen. Turn the SEL/SET dial until the desired menu item is highlighted, then press the dial to select the item.
  • Page 114 Operating the menu (continued) • Items and setting values not available due to other settings, are grayed out.

  • Page 115: Menu Items

    Menu items The function and setting value of each menu item are as follows. The default settings are marked with B. ND FILTER PRESET1 (CAMERA/PAINT) B1/4, 1/8, 1/16, (p. 121) 1/32, 1/64, 1/128 ISO/GAIN SEL BISO, GAIN PRESET2 ISO SET 1/4, 1/8, B1/16, ISO1000 to 1/32, 1/64, 1/128...
  • Page 116 Menu items (continued) SLOW & QUICK S&Q MOTION XAVC HD/AVCHD REC FORMAT 1fps to 50fps When [60i] is (B50fps) selected: SUPER SLOW XAVC QFHD MOTION 2160/30p 100Mbps REC FORMAT B2160/30p 60Mbps When [60i] is 2160/24p 100Mbps selected: B2160/24p 60Mbps XAVC HD XAVC HD 1080/60p 50Mbps 1080/60p 50Mbps...
  • Page 117 VIDEO LIGHT BPOWER LINK, When [50i] is REC LINK, REC selected: LINK+STBY, AUTO 1080/50p 50Mbps 1080/50p 35Mbps AF MICRO ON/OFF B1080/50i 50Mbps ADJUSTMENT BOFF, ON 1080/50i 35Mbps AMOUNT 1080/50i 25Mbps –20 to +20 1080/25p 50Mbps (B0) 1080/25p 35Mbps CLEAR ALL 720/50p 50Mbps COLOR BAR ON/OFF...
  • Page 118 Menu items (continued) VIDEO OUT OUTPUT SELECT INT MIC SET INT MIC SENS SDI, BHDMI, VIDEO BNORMAL, HIGH SDI/HDMI INT MIC WIND When [60i] is BOFF, ON selected: XLR SET XLR AGC LINK 2160p/1080p/480i, BSEPARATE, 2160p/720p/480i, LINKED 2160p/1080i/480i INPUT1 TRIM 1080p/480i, –18dB to +12dB 720p/480i,...
  • Page 119 FOCUS MAG RATIO ×4.0, ×8.0, B×4.0/×8.0 (NETWORK SET) (p. 137) CAMERA DATA OFF, BON CTRL W/ DISPLAY SMARTPHONE AUDIO LEVEL BON, OFF STREAMING PRESET SELECT DISPLAY BPRESET1, ZOOM DISPLAY BBAR, NUMBER PRESET2, FOCUS DISPLAY BMETER, FEET PRESET3 SHUTTER DISPLAY BSECOND, DEGREE PRESET1/PRESET2/ DATA CODE BOFF, DATE/TIME,...
  • Page 120 Menu items (continued) z Tips ASSIGN BUTTON ASSIGN1, ASSIGN2, ASSIGN3, ASSIGN4, • You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 63). ASSIGN5, ASSIGN6 • You can display the [EDIT] menu by pressing ASSIGN DIAL ----, BIRIS, ND the MENU button when the thumbnail or FILTER, ISO/GAIN, AE playback screen is displayed.

  • Page 121: (Camera/Paint) Menu

    (CAMERA/PAINT) menu Setting value Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SET/ The value you can set depends on the [GAMMA] setting of the picture profile. STEADYSHOT, etc.) – STANDARD: ISO1000 to ISO32000 – STILL: ISO800 to ISO25600 The default settings are marked with B.

  • Page 122: Agc Limit

    (CAMERA/PAINT) menu (continued) AUTO ISO LIMIT WB PRESET You can select the upper limit for auto ISO You can use the preset white balance. For adjustment. details, see page 52. Default setting: b Note • Cannot be selected when [COLOR MODE] in BOFF, ISO1000 to ISO25600 the picture profile is set to the following.
  • Page 123 BLACK BALANCE ND FILTER See page 53. Set the preset value of the ND filter. PRESET1 AE SHIFT B1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128 ON/OFF PRESET2 B OFF 1/4, 1/8, B1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128 Does not use the AE SHIFT function. PRESET3 Uses the AE SHIFT function.

  • Page 124: Zoom Set

    (CAMERA/PAINT) menu (continued) RIGHT(W)/LEFT(T) ZOOM SET Turn the zoom ring counterclockwise, as viewed from the body, to more to the Sets the action when operating the zoom telephoto end. lever. b Note ZOOM TYPE • This setting is available only when a lens that B OPTICAL ZOOM ONLY supports switching the direction of the zoom Uses optical zoom only.

  • Page 125: Slow & Quick

    • If you perform AF micro adjustment with the lens of another manufacturer, the adjustment Video light turns on or switches to standby values of Sony, Minolta, and Konica Minolta when the camcorder starts/stops recording. lenses may be affected. Do not use this function AUTO with lenses of any other manufacturer.

  • Page 126: (Rec/Out Set) Menu

    (REC/OUT SET) (CAMERA/PAINT) menu (continued) menu Recording settings, input and output Displays color bars on the LCD screen, settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT) records them, and outputs audio tone signals. The default settings are marked with B. See page 113 for details on selecting b Notes menu items.
  • Page 127 SDI/HDMI 25p OUTPUT (when [50i] is selected) You can select the resolution of the output Sets the output format when the frame rate signal from the SDI/HDMI jacks. in [REC FORMAT] is set to 25p and progressive scan method is selected. When [60i] is selected: B 25p 2160p/1080p/480i...

  • Page 128: (Audio Set) Menu

    (AUDIO SET) menu (REC/OUT SET) menu (continued) Settings for audio recording (AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT/XLR SET, etc.) HDMI TC OUTPUT You can set whether to output time code to The default settings are marked with B. other professional-use devices, using See page 113 for details on selecting HDMI.
  • Page 129 INT MIC WIND CH2 INPUT SELECT You can attenuate low tone input sound in the internal microphone to reduce wind noise. Sets the CH-2 audio source. B OFF B INT MIC Disables wind noise reduction. Internal microphone. ON ( INPUT1 Enables wind noise reduction.
  • Page 130 (AUDIO SET) menu (continued) INPUT1 TRIM • Distortion of high-volume audio may occur in the input stage or the recording stage. To You can adjust the input signal level from the counter distortion of the input stage, adjust the INPUT 1 jack. level using the INPUT TRIM function.

  • Page 131: (Display Set) Menu

    (DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings (MARKER/DISPLAY ZEBRA OUTPUT, etc.) You can display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness. The default settings are marked with B. See page 113 for details on selecting ON/OFF menu items. B OFF Does not display the zebra pattern.
  • Page 132 (DISPLAY SET) menu (continued) SAFETY ZONE z Tips • You can focus more easily using this function in B OFF combination with the focus magnifier function Does not display the safety zone. (p. 44). • You can assign [ON/OFF] to an ASSIGN button 80%, 90% (p.
  • Page 133 FOCUS MAG RATIO AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY B ON You can set the magnification of the focus. Displays the audio level meters on the ×4.0 LCD screen. ×8.0 B ×4.0/×8.0 The setting changes in the order [×4.0] t [×8.0] t Off with each press of the FOCUS MAG button.

  • Page 134: Shutter Display

    (DISPLAY SET) menu (continued) SHUTTER DISPLAY DATA CODE B SECOND You can select the information that is displayed during playback. Displays the shutter indicator in seconds. B OFF DEGREE No information is displayed. Displays the shutter indicator in degrees. The shutter speed equal to the period that DATE/TIME your camcorder reads image data from the The date and time are displayed.

  • Page 135: (Tc/Ub Set) Menu

    (TC/UB SET) menu Time code settings (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC FORMAT, etc.) VF/LCD PANEL The default settings are marked with B. Selects whether the camera image is See page 113 for details on selecting displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD menu items.

  • Page 136: Tc Make

    (TC/UB SET) menu (continued) z Tip TC MAKE Drop frame B PRESET Time code is based on 30 frames per second; however, gaps in the actual time occur during Records the newly set time code on the extended periods of recording as the actual frame memory card.

  • Page 137: (Network Set) Menu

    (NETWORK SET) (SYSTEM) menu menu Settings for the Wi-Fi function (CTRL W/ Settings while recording or other basic SMARTPHONE, etc.) settings (AREA SET/BEEP, etc.) The default settings are marked with B. The default settings are marked with B. See page 113 for details on selecting See page 113 for details on selecting menu items.
  • Page 138 (SYSTEM) menu (continued) b Note ASSIGN BUTTON • A camera profile saved on a camcorder with different model name, or edited on a computer See page 63. cannot be loaded. SAVE ASSIGN DIAL You can save the camera profile. See page 63. 1 Select [NEW FILE] or an existing profile name with the SEL/SET dial.
  • Page 139 DATE REC HOLD SW SET B OFF You can set what functions will be locked when the HOLD switch is on. Does not superimpose the date and time on images. W/REC BUTTON Set whether the START/STOP button Superimposes the date and time on images. function is locked.

  • Page 140: Operation Time

    (SYSTEM) menu (continued) 60i/50i SEL OPERATION TIME Select according to the frame rate to record. Displays the total hours of operation in 10-hour increments. B 60i To record at 24p, 30p, 60i, or 60p. VERSION DISPLAY Displays the current version of your To record at 25p, 50i, or 50p camcorder and lens.

  • Page 141: Troubleshooting

    3 Press the MENU button and select (SYSTEM) t INITIALIZE. This operation will reset the date, time and area settings. 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Power sources/LCD screen/Wireless Remote Commander (p. 141) • Memory cards (p. 143) •...
  • Page 142 Troubleshooting (continued) The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct figure. • Ambient temperature is too high or too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Replace with a new battery (p.

  • Page 143: Memory Cards

    Memory cards The camcorder does not operate with the memory card inserted. • The memory card was formatted on a computer. Format it on this camcorder (p. 110). The data file name is displayed incorrectly, or flashing. • The file is damaged. •...
  • Page 144 Troubleshooting (continued) 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 estimated recording time. • Depending on the recording conditions, the time available for recording may be shorter, for example when recording a fast moving object, etc.
  • Page 145 Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the LCD screen. • This phenomenon appears when using a slow shutter speed (p. 49). This is not a malfunction. The subjects passing by the frame very fast appear crooked. •...
  • Page 146 Troubleshooting (continued) The data file name is displayed incorrectly, or flashing. • The file is damaged. • The file format is not supported on your camcorder (p. 158). • Only the file name is displayed, if the folder structure does not conform to the universal standard.
  • Page 147 Copying/Editing/Connecting to other devices Time code and other information appear on the display of the connected device. • Set [DISPLAY OUTPUT] to [LCD PANEL] (p. 135). Sound cannot be added to the recording after recording. • You cannot add sound to the recording after recording on your camcorder. Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize the camcorder.
  • Page 148 Troubleshooting (continued) bNotes • The procedure above should not be used during normal operation. It should only be used when the ND filter is no longer moving. The ND unit may become damaged if the procedure is used during normal operation. •...

  • Page 149: Warning Indicators And Messages

    If a problem persists even after you have cards you can use with your camcorder, tried resolving the issue a couple of times, see page 36. contact your Sony dealer or local • No memory card is inserted (p. 36). authorized Sony service facility. Fast flashing C:06:ss •...

  • Page 150: Warning Messages

    Warning indicators and messages (continued) Failed to acquire an IP address. Warning messages Change the IP address setting. Could not acquire the IP address. If a warning message is displayed, follow If connecting to a network via a wireless the instructions. (NETWORK SET) t LAN, select [ACCESS POINT SET], and specify the...

  • Page 151: Additional Information

    25Mbps 50Mbps 64GB 64GB (305) (360) (495) (665) (120) (170) (220) (120) • When using Sony memory card. XAVC + 1080 • The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable PROXY time. 50Mbps 35Mbps 25Mbps 50Mbps (9M) b Note...
  • Page 152 Recording time (continued) • Bit-rate (movie + audio, etc.) and number of pixels of each file format are as follows. – XAVC QFHD 100 Mbps 3840×2160 60 Mbps 3840×2160 – XAVC HD 50 Mbps 1920×1080 35 Mbps 1920×1080 25 Mbps 1920×1080 50 Mbps 1280×720 –...

  • Page 153: Function Limitations When Recording

    Function limitations when recording Recording format limitations Yes: Supported, No: Not supported Function XAVC QFHD XAVC HD AVCHD FACE DETECTION COLOR BAR (when proxy (when proxy recording is OFF) recording is OFF) CENTER SCAN SUPER SLOW MOTION S&Q MOTION STREAMING (60 Mbps only) DATE REC (Interlaced recording)

  • Page 154: Slow & Quick Motion And Super Slow Motion Limitations

    Function limitations when recording (continued) Slow & Quick Motion and Super Slow Motion limitations Yes: Supported, No: Not supported Function Slow & Quick Motion Super Slow Motion FACE DETECTION COLOR BAR CENTER SCAN STREAMING DATE REC SIMULTANEOUS REC/ RELAY REC PROXY REC MODE Wi-Fi remote control Full auto mode...

  • Page 155: Proxy Recording Supported Formats

    Proxy recording supported formats b Note • Proxy recording is not supported when the following three are selected at the same time. – Recording mode: 4K (XAVC QFHD) – Recording format bit rate: 100Mbps – Simultaneous/relay recording: ON Original file Proxy file Image size 1280×720...

  • Page 156: Streaming Supported Formats

    Streaming supported formats Original file (XAVC) Streaming data Image size 1280×720 640×360 Frame rate (fps) 30(25)p 60(50)p 30(25)p Bit rate (Mbps) 3840×2160 30(25)p 1920×1080 60(50)p 60(50)i 30(25)p 1280×720 60(50)p Original file (AVCHD) Streaming data Image size 1280×720 640×360 Frame rate (fps) 30(25)p 60(50)p 30(25)p...

  • Page 157: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the 100 V to 240 V AC, 50Hz/60 Hz range. Viewing on TV Before recording a movie with your camcorder for viewing on a TV, set [60i/50i SEL] to the appropriate TV system for the country/region in which you intended to...

  • Page 158: File/Folder Structure On The Memory Card

    Doing so might damage image Data in folders with a different folder name files, or prevent image files from being played are incompatible (p. 137). back. For SD cards: PRIVATE/SONY/SETTING/model_name For Memory Stick: MSSONY/SETTING/model_name...

  • Page 159: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions About the XAVC format About memory cards • A memory card formatted (initialized) by a Recording and playback on your computer does not have guaranteed camcorder compatibility with your camcorder. • Data read/write speed may vary depending on Your camcorder can record 4K (QFHD) the combination of the memory card and and HD (high definition) based on the...

  • Page 160: About The Battery Pack

    Maintenance and precautions (continued) On image data compatibility • Be sure to set the ON/STANDBY switch to STANDBY when not recording or playing back • If you cannot use a memory card that has been on your camcorder. The battery pack is also used with another device, format it with your consumed when your camcorder is in recording camcorder (p.

  • Page 161: About Handling Of Your Camcorder

    • If the charge lamp is slow-flashing, the charger checked by a Sony dealer before operating it is in standby mode and charging is suspended. any further. When the ambient temperature is out of the •...

  • Page 162: Rechargeable Battery

    Maintenance and precautions (continued) Note on moisture condensation These problems are not a malfunction, and the organic EL panel can be used without problems. Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or Casing vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a humid place as shown below.
  • Page 163 Charging procedure Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor or attach a charged battery, and leave it with the ON/STANDBY switch set to STANDBY (1) for more than 24 hours. Note on disposal/transfer of memory cards Even if you use [MEDIA FORMAT] or [DELETE], data from the memory card...

  • Page 164: Specifications

    Specifications General (width / height / depth) Mass Power requirements Approx. 830 g (1 lb 13 oz) (body only) 12.0 V DC (AC Adaptor) Approx. 2.2 kg (4 lb 14 oz) (including 14.4 V DC (battery pack) SELP18105G, lens hood, eyecup, Power consumption BP-U30 battery pack, LCD screen, [60i]...
  • Page 165 Minimum illumination Audio input 60i: 0.16 lux (F1.4, 1/24 shutter speed, XLR-type 3-pin (female) (2), line/mic/ auto gain) mic+48 V switchable 50i: 0.18 lux (F1.4, 1/25 shutter speed, DC input auto gain) DC jack Shutter speed REMOTE jack 60i: 1/8 sec. to 1/10,000 sec. Stereo minimini jack (φ2.5 mm) (1) 50i/24p: 1/6 sec.
  • Page 166 Specifications (continued) Security WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant AC Adaptor (AC-UES1230) Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 43 W Output voltage 12 V DC* Operating temperature –5 °C to +45 °C (23 °F to 113 °F) Storage temperature –20 °C to +65 °C (–4 °F to +149 °F) Dimensions...

  • Page 167: Index

    Index Numeric BLACK GAMMA ....83 BLACK LEVEL ....83 24p/30p OUTPUT ....127 FACE DETECTION ....45 25p OUTPUT .....127 FILE FORMAT ....46 4K .........46 FOCUS .........42 CAMERA DATA DISPLAY 60i/50i SEL......140 FOCUS DISPLAY .....133 ..........133 Focus hold ......43 CAMERA/PAINT menu..121 FOCUS MAG ....9, 44 CAMERA PROFILE ..
  • Page 168 Index (continued) INPUT 1/INPUT 2 ....61 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” ........... 160 INPUT1 TRIM ....130 PEAKING ....131, 144 Menu ........113 INPUT1 WIND ....130 Picture profile ....... 81 AUDIO SET ....128 INPUT2 TRIM ....130 Playback ....... 93 CAMERA/PAINT ..121 INPUT2 WIND ....130 Power cord......
  • Page 169 WB TEMP SET ....122 White balance .......52 S&Q ........57 TC FORMAT ..... 135 WHT BAL ......53 S&Q BUTTON SETTING TC MAKE......136 Wi-Fi function ......65 ..........138 TC PRESET ....90, 144 Wi-Fi SET ......137 S&Q MOTION .....56 TC RUN ......136 Wide angle......41 SAFETY ZONE ....132 TC/UB DISPLAY ....
  • Page 170 Trademarks Notes on the License • “XDCAM” logo is a trademark of Sony THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE Corporation. AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR • “XAVC” and are registered trademarks OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 171 GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your product.
  • Page 172 © 2015 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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