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Sony XDCAM PXW-X70 Operating Manual

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PXW-X70
4-544-242-11(1)
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  • Page 1 4-544-242-11(1) Solid-State Memory Table of Contents Camcorder Getting Started Recording Operating Guide Playback Editing Using the Menu Connecting with another device Troubleshooting Additional Information PXW-X70...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first Before operating this unit, please read this • The LCD screen is manufactured using manual thoroughly, and retain it for future extremely high-precision technology, so reference. over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright Notes on use points (white, red, blue, or green in color)
  • Page 3 On recording Save all your recorded image data • In order to stabilize memory card • To prevent your image data from being operation, it is recommended that you lost, save all your recorded images on PC format the memory card when you use it periodically.

  • Page 4: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying parts and controls Body The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. A ASSIGN4/FOCUS MAGNIFIER N Power zoom lever button (64) O Cable clamper B Accessory shoe receptacles P Hook for shoulder strap C XLR handle unit Q Multi Interface Shoe (45) D Microphone fixing clamper Attaching the XLR handle unit E Microphone holder...
  • Page 5 2 Remove the handle shoe cap. 4 Press and turn the handle mounting screws to tighten them. z Tips • When attaching the XLR handle unit, make sure to securely tighten both handle mounting screws. 3 Align the mark on the XLR handle with •...
  • Page 6 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) 1 Place the microphone A into the microphone holder B. 2 Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT 1 jack C. 3 Place the microphone cable into the cable holder D. Put the cable in the outer cable holder.
  • Page 7 A Manual lens ring (33) N LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch (44) B Lens hood O Internal microphone C Lens (ZEISS lens) P ZOOM/FOCUS switch (34) D REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch Q AF/MF button (34) (44) R MENU button (81) E ATT (INPUT1) switch (44) S MANUAL dial (39) F INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch...
  • Page 8 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) Attaching the lens hood Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow 2 until it is locked. z Tips • If you attach or remove a 62 mm (2 1/2 in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood.
  • Page 9 A SDI OUT jack (73) O BATT release lever (21) B Lens adjustment dial (26) C START/STOP button (29) D HDMI OUT jack (73) E DC IN jack (21) F v/V/b/B/EXEC button (81) G Handle zoom lever (33) H Handle record button (29) I INPUT2 jack (44) J INPUT1 jack (44) K ASSIGN6/D.EXTENDER button (64)
  • Page 10 Identifying parts and controls (Continued) A Handle zoom switch (33) B Eye sensor C Viewfinder (26) D Large eyecup (26) E AUTO/MANUAL switch (39) F ND FILTER switch (41) G Battery slot (21) (headphones) jack I SHUTTER SPEED button (40) J GAIN button (40) K IRIS button (39)
  • Page 11 A SLOT SELECT button (27) B THUMBNAIL button (66) C LCD screen/touch panel (26) D Memory card slot A/Memory card access lamp (27) E Memory card slot B/Memory card access lamp (27) F DISPLAY button (71) G ASSIGN3/PICTURE PROFILE button (64) H ASSIGN2/STATUS CHECK button (64)

  • Page 12: Wireless Remote Commander

    F STOP button (66) Remote Commander may not function properly. G DISPLAY button (71) In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery H Transmitter may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 13: Screen Indicators

    Screen indicators Indicator Meaning Center Upper right Relay recording Upper left SDI/HDMI REC CONTROL Upper right Indicator Meaning Bottom 0min Estimated remaining recording time Upper left Recording/playback media Indicator Meaning 00:00:00:00 Time code 100% Remaining battery (hour:minute:second: INTELLIGENT AUTO frame) (face detection/scene detection/camera-shake Bottom...
  • Page 14 Screen indicators (Continued) Indicator Meaning AUTO SLOW SHUTTER AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY (95) D.EXTENDER (87) REC LEVEL MODE NIGHTSHOT SELECTED MIC ND filter (41) z Tips • Indicators may look different or appear at different positions. Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on the recording media.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first ...................2 Identifying parts and controls ..............4 Body...................... 4 Wireless Remote Commander ............12 Screen indicators ..................13 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied accessories ..........19 Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............21 Step 3: Attaching the accessory shoe ............23 Step 4: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time ..24 Setting the date and time ..............
  • Page 16 Table of Contents (Continued) Recording sound from an external microphone (sold separately)..45 Adjusting the audio level from the INPUT1 and INPUT2 jacks ... 46 Adjusting the audio level from the internal microphone or an external microphone (PLUG IN POWER) ............46 Useful functions ..................
  • Page 17 Using the Menu Operating the menu ................81 Menu items .....................83 (CAMERA SET) menu ..............86 Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions ( STEADY SHOT, etc.) (REC/OUT SET) menu ..............90 Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT, etc.) (AUDIO SET) menu ................92 Settings for the audio recording (AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT, etc.) (DISPLAY SET) menu ..............93...
  • Page 18 Table of Contents (Continued) Specifications ..................125 Index ....................129...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    When the unit is used with a PC Lens hood (1) (p. 8) connection, download device drivers, plug- ins, and application software, where applicable, from the Sony Professional products web site. Sony Professional products web site homepage: Lens cap (Attached to lens) (1) U.S.A.
  • Page 20 Step 1: Checking supplied accessories (Continued) Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr China http://pro.sony.com.cn Although the data regarding recorded materials are stored over multiple files and folders, you can easily handle the clips without considering its data and directory structure, by using the dedicated application...

  • Page 21: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) with the supplied AC Adaptor. b Notes • You can use a large capacity battery pack, NP- FV100 (sold separately), with your camcorder. You cannot use NP-FV50. Close the LCD screen and store DC IN jack the viewfinder before attaching...
  • Page 22 Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) To remove the battery pack Turn the power off, then slide the BATT release lever to release the battery. On the battery pack • Turn the power off before changing the battery pack. •...

  • Page 23: Step 3: Attaching The Accessory Shoe

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

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

    Step 4: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time z Tips Turning on the camcorder • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets Open the LCD screen and turn the discharged and the date and time settings may power on.
  • Page 25 The clock starts. • Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour. • You can set any year up to the year 2037. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM (when [60i] is selected). z Tips •...

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

    Step 5: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder When the picture in the viewfinder is Using the LCD screen hard to see The LCD screen can be rotated in the range If you cannot see the picture in the as illustrated below, allowing a person other viewfinder clearly under bright than the camera operator to see the image.

  • Page 27: Step 6: Preparing The Recording Media

    Step 6: Preparing the recording media Types of memory cards you can use in Open the cover, and insert the your camcorder memory card with the notched edge File format Types of media in the direction as illustrated until it clicks into place.
  • Page 28 Step 6: Preparing the recording media (Continued) Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording Press the SLOT SELECT button to change which slot is selected for recording. You can confirm the selected slot on the screen. SLOT SELECT button b Notes •...

  • Page 29: Recording

    Recording Recording Handle record button LCD screen START/STOP button Recording movies Your camcorder records movies on a memory card. The factory setting of recording movies is XAVC HD. Do the following steps to record movies. Press the latches on both sides of the lens cap and remove it. Continued ,...
  • Page 30 Recording (Continued) Open the LCD screen, and press the START/STOP button (or the handle record button) to start recording. The recording lamps light up during recording. To stop the movie recording, press the START/STOP button or the handle record button again.
  • Page 31 To continue recording on the memory cards, one after another (Relay recording) Insert memory cards each in both slots A and B, so the camcorder switches memory card A (or B) just before space on the other one runs out, and continues recording on the next memory card automatically.

  • Page 32: Changing The Setting Of The Start/Stop Button And Handle Record Button

    Recording (Continued) Changing the setting of the START/STOP button and handle record button When using SIMULTANEOUS REC, you can start and stop recording on different memory cards by using the START/STOP button and the handle record button. In the default setting, movies are recorded on both the memory card A and B at the same time when either record button is pressed.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Zoom

    z Tips Adjusting the zoom • When focusing, the minimum distance required between the camcorder and the subject is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 1 meter (about 39 3/8 in.) for telephoto. • The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom positions if the subject is within 1 meter (about 39 3/8 in.) from your camcorder.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Focus

    Adjusting the focus You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions. During recording or standby, Use this function in the following cases. press the AF/MF button C to set – To record a subject behind a window covered the focus to manual.

  • Page 35: Using The Focus Magnifier

    Using the Focus magnifier Focusing by touching the LCD screen (Spot focus) The selected area on the LCD screen is magnified and displayed. It is easier to You can focus on the point where you touch confirm the focus setting during manual on the LCD screen.
  • Page 36 Adjusting the focus (Continued) z Tips Select (CAMERA SET) t • You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 64). [FACE DETECTION] t [ON] or • To make it easy to detect faces, record under the [OFF] with the v/V/b/B/EXEC following conditions: button E.

  • Page 37: Changing The Recording Setting

    Changing the recording setting Selecting the file format and 720/60p 50Mbps 720/50p 50Mbps recording format For AVCHD You can select the file format in [FILE FORMAT] and the recording format (bit- rate, image size, frame rate, and scanning 1080/60p PS 1080/50p PS system) in [REC FORMAT].

  • Page 38: Setting The Dv Mode (Dv Mode)

    Changing the recording setting (Continued) Frame rate when [60i] is selected The following items are available only when DV mode is selected: The frame rate displayed on the LCD screen differs from the actual frame rate. (REC/OUT SET) – WIDE REC Frame rate on the LCD –...

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the brightness You can adjust the image brightness by adjusting the iris, gain or shutter speed, or Press the IRIS button B. by adjusting the light volume with the ND next to the iris value filter disappears, and the iris value is highlighted.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Gain

    Adjusting the brightness (Continued) Adjusting the gain Adjusting the shutter speed You can use this if you do not want to You can adjust and fix the shutter speed increase the value by AGC (automatic gain manually. You can make a moving subject control).

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Exposure

    z Tips b Notes • It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower • When you set AUTO/MANUAL switch to shutter speed. Manual focusing with your AUTO, or press [EXEC] on the [SPOT camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended. METER] or [SPOT METER/FOCUS] screen, the exposure is returned to AUTO.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Color Tone

    Adjusting the color tone Adjusting the white balance Turn the MANUAL dial to select PRESET, A, or B. x Setting the A/B value Select A or B for recording with the white balance setting stored in memory A or B. See page 43 on how to store the adjusted value.

  • Page 43: Audio Setup

    Audio setup The jacks, switches and dials shown below allow you to set the sound that is recorded. To save the adjusted white balance See page 5 for details on attaching the microphone. value in memory A or B 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to Recording sound from the MANUAL.
  • Page 44 Audio setup (Continued) Audio level controls I: AUTO/MAN (CH1) switch J: AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial K: AUTO/MAN (CH2) switch L: AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial Wind noise switches G: LOW CUT (INPUT1) switch M: LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch Select the audio input source. Set the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/ MIC+48V) switch (D or F) based on the device connected to INPUT1 jack...

  • Page 45: Recording Sound From A Multi Interface Shoe Compatible Microphone (Sold Separately)

    Recording sound from a Multi Set the microphone input level. Interface Shoe compatible When the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/ microphone (sold separately) MIC/MIC+48V) switch (D or F) is set to MIC or MIC+48V, the input level You can record sound in stereo using a can be set using the ATT (INPUT1/ Multi Interface Shoe compatible INPUT2) switch (C or E).

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Audio Level From The Input1 And Input2 Jacks

    Audio setup (Continued) This enables you to apply the same audio Adjusting the audio level from level setting to the CH1/CH2 channels. the INPUT1 and INPUT2 jacks To restore automatic adjustment You can adjust the audio level for the sound •...

  • Page 47: Useful Functions

    Useful functions Selecting the suitable setting Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button automatically for the recording C, select [AUTO], [INTELLIGENT AUTO], or [SCENE SELECTION], situation (AUTO MODE setting) and press the button again. You can make optimal recordings in various situations. b Notes •...

  • Page 48: Shooting In Dark Conditions (Nightshot)

    Useful functions (Continued) b Notes Setting Recording conditions • NIGHTSHOT can only be used when the Shoots fireworks with AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO. Fireworks* optimal exposure. • NIGHTSHOT uses infrared light. Make sure ([FIREWORKS]) that your finger does not cover the infrared light emitter when shooting.

  • Page 49: Connecting The Camcorder To An Android Smartphone Equipped With The Nfc Function Using One-Touch

    Android OS Search for “Content Browser Mobile” in Google Play, then install it. Set the camcorder to the shooting mode. • You need Android 4.1 or later when you use the NFC One-touch. You can use the NFC function only when (N-Mark) is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 50: Using A Smartphone As A Remote Controller

    Useful functions (Continued) b Notes • Cancel the sleep mode and screen lock of the smartphone beforehand. • Continue to touch (1 second-2 seconds) on the camcorder without moving, until “Content Browser Mobile” starts up. • While [CTRL W/SMARTPHONE] is activated, only the START/STOP button and handle record button are available on the camcorder.

  • Page 51: Connecting Without Using The Nfc Function (Android)

    Functions operable by [CTRL W/ Input the password displayed on SMARTPHONE] the camcorder (first time only). • Recording start/stop • Touch focus Available when using manual focus. • Zoom • Iris adjustment While the smartphone is connected to the camcorder, CLOSE cannot be selected. b Notes •...

  • Page 52: Connecting Without Using The Nfc Function (Iphone/Ipad)

    Useful functions (Continued) Return to the Home screen, then Input the password displayed on tart “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 53: Customizing The Picture Quality (Picture Profile)

    For details on how to operate “Content b Notes Browser Mobile” after it starts, refer to the • [PP4] is set for the picture profile by default. Help section in “Content Browser Mobile”. Picture profile Example setting number Customizing the picture quality Example settings of a (Picture profile) color tone with...
  • Page 54 Useful functions (Continued) To cancel the picture profile recording Select [OFF] in step 2 with the v/V/b/B/ EXEC button B, then press the button. To change the picture profile You can change the settings stored in [PP1] through [PP6]. 1 Press the ASSIGN3 button A. 2 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button B, select the picture profile number that you want to change, then press the...
  • Page 55 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 [STILL] Gamma curve to create the tone of a still image. [CINEMATONE1] Gamma curve 1 for producing tone of film camera images [CINEMATONE2]...
  • Page 56 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 selecting [STANDARD] or [STILL] in [GAMMA], [KNEE] is set to off if [MODE] is set to [AUTO].
  • Page 57 SATURATION To set the color level. Item Description and settings - 32 (light) to +32 (dark) COLOR PHASE To set the color phase. Item Description and settings -7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish) COLOR DEPTH To set the color depth for each color phase. This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors.

  • Page 58: Wb Shift

    Useful functions (Continued) Item Description and settings MEMORY1 COLOR Sets colors stored in Memory 1. [PHASE] : Sets color phase. 0 (purple) t 8 (red) t 16 (yellow) t 24 (green) t 31 (blue) [PHASE RANGE]: Sets color phase range. 0 (no color selection), 1 (narrow: to select only a single color) to 31 (wide: to select multiple colors in similar color phase)
  • Page 59 Item Description and settings [CC[MG/GR]] Sets a color correct offset value. -9 (greenish) to +9 (magentish) [R GAIN] Sets an R level. -9 (low R level) to +9 (high R level) [B GAIN] Sets a B level. -9 (low B level) to +9 (high B level) DETAIL To set items for the detail.

  • Page 60: Setting Time Data

    Useful functions (Continued) To copy the picture profile setting to 2 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button, select [PRESET], then press the button again. another picture profile number 3 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button, select See page 53 for the location of the buttons. the first two digits, then press the button 1 Press the ASSIGN3 button A.

  • Page 61: Recording With The Slow & Quick Motion Function

    To reset the user bit When [50i] is selected You can reset the user bit (00 00 00 00). REC FORMAT FRAME Select [RESET] in step 2 of “Presetting RATE 1080/25p 1080/50p the user bit.” 50% slow 100% (standard) 100% (standard) 200% quick Recording with the Slow &...
  • Page 62 Useful functions (Continued) 4 Select [FRAME RATE] with the v/V/ Preparation b/B/EXEC button C, and set a desired frame rate. You must set the recording format and [XAVC HD] frame rate. 1 Press the MENU button A. 60fps 50fps 2 Select (CAMERA SET) t [S&Q MOTION] t [REC FORMAT] with 30fps...

  • Page 63: Reviewing The Most Recently Recorded Scene (Last Scene Review)

    To change the frame rate setting Reviewing the most recently Hold the ASSIGN button down for about 1 recorded scene (Last Scene second, than change the value with the v/ Review) V/b/B/EXEC button C. Holding the ASSIGN button down again You can review the most recently recorded for about 1 second restores the previous scene on the LCD screen.

  • Page 64: Assigning The Functions To The Assign Buttons

    Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons Some functions can be assigned to the • MARKER (p. 94) ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a • CAMERA DATA DISPLAY (p. 95) single function to any one of the ASSIGN 1 •...
  • Page 65 Select (OTHERS) t [ASSIGN BUTTON] with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button B. Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button B, select the ASSIGN button that you want to set, then press the button again. Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button B, select the function that you want to assign, then press the button again.

  • Page 66: Playback

    Playback Playback THUMBNAIL button Playing back movies Open the LCD panel.
  • Page 67 Press the THUMBNAIL button. The THUMBNAIL screen appears after a few seconds. Recording media Playback mode Previous Thumbnail (movie) Next Current movie data (p. 67) • You can turn on or off the date and time display on the thumbnails by pressing the DISPLAY button.
  • Page 68 Playback (Continued) C Frame rate D Recording mode E Duration F Time code of recording started Time code will not be displayed correctly when you play back recording media with no time code, or recording media with time code that your camcorder does not support. G DOLBY DIGITAL recording Displayed when audio is recorded in Dolby Digital format.

  • Page 69: Playing Back Still Images

    On playing back movies • Movies recorded using this camcorder may not be played back normally on devices other than this camcorder. Also, movies recorded on other devices may not play back properly on this camcorder. • DV movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on A/V devices of other manufacturers.
  • Page 70 Playback (Continued) Your camcorder displays the selected still image. Next Previous To enlarge Touch (playback zoom) when playing back a still image. You can adjust the zoom with , or with the power zoom lever. When you touch the enlarged image, the touched point will be displayed at the center of the screen.

  • Page 71: Changing/Checking The Settings In Your Camcorder

    Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder Displaying recording data (Data code) You can display information, including date, time and camera data automatically stored during recording on the screen during playback. Select (DISPLAY SET) t DATA CODE and choose the data that you want to display, or press the ASSIGN button to which the DATA CODE function is assigned, during...

  • Page 72: Checking The Settings In Your Camcorder (Status Check)

    Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder (Continued) b Notes • When you play back the memory card on other devices, the camera data may be displayed incorrectly. Confirm the correct camera data on your camcorder. • Data code cannot be displayed for XAVC HD. Checking the settings in your camcorder (Status check) Press the ASSIGN2 button B.

  • Page 73: Connecting A Monitor Or A Tv

    Connecting a monitor or a TV Playback image quality depends on the type of monitor or TV, or the jacks used to make the connection. Monitor/TV To SDI jack SDI Cable (sold separately) To HDMI input jack HDMI Cable (sold separately) Signal flow Monitor/TV To video input...
  • Page 74 Connecting a monitor or a TV (Continued) Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button to select (REC/OUT SET) t [OUTPUT SELECT] t the jack that you want to use for output. The VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks are integrated into the Multi/Micro USB jack. To connect to the video input or audio input jack of a monitor or TV, use an AV cable (sold separately).
  • Page 75 1080/60p 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 76: Editing

    Editing Protecting movies and Dividing a movie still images (Protect) Protect movies and still images to avoid You can divide a movie at a designated deleting them by mistake. point. Press the MENU button when the Press the MENU button while THUMBNAIL screen is displayed.

  • Page 77: Deleting Movies And Still Images

    Deleting movies and still images You can free media space by deleting movies and still images from recording Touch the movies or still images media. to be deleted. is displayed on the selected images. b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are deleted.

  • Page 78: Formatting The Recording Media

    Formatting the recording media Formatting deletes data from the recording media to recover recordable free space. b Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation.

  • Page 79: Deleting All Data From The Memory Card Completely

    Deleting all data from the memory card completely If a memory card is used repeatedly, garbage data accumulate which may Touch [Empty] t prevent the image data from being written at the fixed speed. In this case, recording may stop suddenly. b Notes If this happens, empty the memory card to avoid the writing error.

  • Page 80: Repairing The Image Database File

    Repairing the image database file This function checks the database information and the consistency of movies and still images on the recording media, and repairs if any inconsistencies found. b Notes • 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 81: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Operating the menu You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button, displayed on the LCD screen. select the desired menu icon, then press the button again. CAMERA SET (p. 86) REC/OUT SET (p.
  • Page 82 Operating the menu (Continued) Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button, select the desired setting, then press the button again. Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen. To return to the previous screen, select RETURN]. b Notes • The available menu items vary depending on the context of your camcorder during recording or playback.

  • Page 83: Menu Items

    Menu items The function and setting value of each menu item are as follows. The default settings are marked with B. FRAME RATE 1-60fps (CAMERA SET) (p. 86) (B60fps) AGC LIMIT BOFF, 24dB - 9dB [AVCHD] WB PRESET BOUTDOOR, REC FORMAT INDOOR, MANU WB When [60i] is TEMP...
  • Page 84 Menu items (Continued) 720/50p FH, 720/50p HQ (REC/OUT SET) (p. 90) SIMUL/RELAY REC REC SET FILE FORMAT BOFF, BXAVC HD, AVCHD SIMULTANEOUS REC FORMAT REC, RELAY REC XAVC HD REC BUTTON When [60i] is SETTING selected BREC BUTTON: 1080/60p 50Mbps, 1080/60p 35Mbps, HANDLE REC B1080/60i 50Mbps,...

  • Page 85: Audio Set

    HDMI TC OUTPUT ASPECT BOFF, ON BOFF, 4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 15:9, 1.66:1, SDI/HDMI REC 1.85:1, 2.35:1 CONTROL BOFF, ON SAFETY ZONE BOFF, 80%, 90% (AUDIO SET) (p. 92) GUIDEFRAME BOFF, ON VOLUME FOCUS MAG RATIO ×4.0, ×8.0, B×4.0/×8.0 AVCHD AUDIO BLINEAR PCM, CAMERA DATA OFF, BON...

  • Page 86: (Camera Set) Menu

    (CAMERA SET) Menu items (Continued) menu Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions ( STEADY SHOT, SSID/PW RESET etc.) (OTHERS) (p. 100) The default settings are marked with B. See page 81 for details on selecting STATUS CHECK menu items.

  • Page 87: Zoom Set

    WB SET ZOOM SET ZOOM TYPE See page 43. B OPTICAL ZOOM ONLY AE SHIFT Uses only optical zoom. You can zoom up to 12×. ON/OFF ON[CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM] B OFF You can use the clear image zoom in Does not use the AE SHIFT function. addition to the optical zoom.

  • Page 88: Steady Shot

    Press the MENU button t select (CAMERA SET) with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button. STEADY SHOT SPOT METER You can set the camera shake reduction You can adjust the brightness for the when shooting. selected subject automatically. B STANDARD ( z Tips Uses SteadyShot when shooting under •...

  • Page 89: Nightshot Light

    TONE NIGHTSHOT LIGHT B OFF You can record clear images with Does not output audio tone signals. NIGHTSHOT (p. 48), which uses an infrared light when shooting. Outputs audio tone signals (1 kHz: full bit B ON -20dB (when [60i] is selected), -18dB Emits infrared light.

  • Page 90: (Rec/Out Set) Menu

    (REC/OUT SET) menu Recording settings, input and output B HDMI settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT, etc.) Outputs from HDMI jack. VIDEO The default settings are marked with B. Outputs from VIDEO jack. See page 81 for details on selecting menu items. SDI/HDMI You can select the resolution of the output Press the MENU button t select...
  • Page 91 DOWN CONVERT TYPE HDMI TC OUTPUT You can select a down convert type when You can set whether to output time code to you down-covert video signal. other professional-use devices, using Use this function for outputting movies and HDMI. still images recorded in 16:9 B OFF B SQUEEZE...

  • Page 92: (Audio Set) Menu

    (AUDIO SET) menu Settings for the audio recording (AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT, etc.) b Notes • When using a shoe microphone, the setting is The default settings are marked with B. NORMAL. See page 81 for details on selecting menu items. MANUAL REC LEVEL You can set the recording sensitivity when Press the MENU button t select...

  • Page 93: (Display Set) Menu

    (DISPLAY SET) menu Display settings (MARKER/DISPLAY MI SHOE MIC ( OUTPUT, etc.) A microphone connected to the XLR handle unit or a Multi Interface Shoe compatible microphone is used to record The default settings are marked with B. audio. See page 81 for details on selecting menu items.
  • Page 94 Press the MENU button t select (DISPLAY SET) with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button. z Tips ZEBRA • You can focus more easily using this function in combination with the expanded focus function You can display a zebra pattern as a guide (p.
  • Page 95 CAMERA DATA DISPLAY GUIDEFRAME display the iris, gain and Does not shutter speed settings B OFF Does not display the guide frame. B ON Constantly displays the iris, gain and shutter speed settings on the LCD screen. Displays the guide frame. You can check the horizontal and vertical aspect of a subject.

  • Page 96: Zoom Display

    Press the MENU button t select (DISPLAY SET) with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button. – With a frame rate of 50 selected in [REC FORMAT], when the shutter speed is 1/ Does not display the audio level meters. 50, the shutter angle is 360 degrees. z Tips –...

  • Page 97: (Tc/Ub Set) Menu

    (TC/UB SET) menu Time code settings (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC FORMAT, etc.) VF COLOR TEMP. The default settings are marked with B. You can change the color temperature of See page 81 for details on selecting the viewfinder. menu items. Low color temperature makes the Press the MENU button t select viewfinder appear reddish, and high color (TC/UB SET) with the v/V/b/B/EXEC...

  • Page 98: Ub Time Rec

    Press the MENU button t select (TC/UB SET) with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button. z Tips UB TIME REC Drop frame B OFF Time code is based on 30 frames per second; however, gaps in the actual time occur during Does not save the actual time in the user extended periods of recording as the actual frame bit code.

  • Page 99: (Network Set) Menu

    (NETWORK SET) menu Settings for the Wi-Fi function (CTRL W/ Screen items Functions SMARTPHONE, etc.) 3 Space Enters a space. 4 Input Entered characters are The default settings are marked with B. displayed. See page 81 for details on selecting 5 Move Moves the cursor in the input menu items.

  • Page 100: (Others) Menu

    (OTHERS) menu Settings while recording or other basic settings (AREA SET/BEEP, etc.) b Notes • A camera profile saved on a camcorder with The default settings are marked with B. different model name, or edited on a computer See page 81 for details on selecting cannot be loaded.

  • Page 101: Remote Control

    z Tips SUMMERTIME • You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 64). You can change this setting without stopping the clock. Set to [ON] to move the REMOTE CONTROL time forward 1 hour. B OFF B ON Does not set the summertime.

  • Page 102: Repair Image Db File

    Press the MENU button t select (OTHERS) with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button. REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE See page 80. USB CONNECT Select this item when [USB CONNECT] does not appear on the LCD screen by connecting the camcorder to another device with the USB cable.

  • Page 103: Connecting With Another Device

    Connecting with another device Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc. You can copy images on your camcorder onto a disc or video cassette, by connecting Connect your camcorder to the your camcorder to a disc recorder with the recording device (a disc recorder, A/V connecting cable (sold separately).

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    (OTHERS) t INITIALIZE. 3 Select This operation will reset the date, time and area settings. 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Power sources/LCD screen/Wireless Remote Commander···p. 104 • Memory card···p. 105 • Recording···p. 106 •...
  • Page 105 The battery pack discharges too quickly. • Ambient temperature is too high or low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction. • Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, the battery may be worn-out. Replace it with a new one (p.
  • Page 106 Troubleshooting (Continued) Images on the recording media cannot be deleted. • You can select no more than 100 images to be deleted on the edit screen. • The images are protected. Unprotect the images (p. 76). Recording The recording does not start when you press the START/STOP button. •...
  • Page 107 There is a time difference between the point when the START/STOP button is pressed and the point that the recording movie is started or stopped actually. • On your camcorder, there may be a slight time difference between the point where you press the START/STOP button and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops.
  • Page 108 Troubleshooting (Continued) Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. • This can be improved by adjusting the shutter speed (p. 40). Fine patterns flicker, diagonal lines look jagged. • Adjust [DETAIL] to the negative side (p. 59). The time code is not recorded in sequence.
  • Page 109 “---” is displayed on the LCD screen. • Bars will be displayed for the camera data of the movies recorded with [COLOR BAR] set to [ON]. 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.
  • Page 110 Troubleshooting (Continued) Sound cannot be added to the recording media after recording. • You cannot add sound to the recording media after recording on your camcorder. Copy cannot be done correctly using the HDMI cable. • You cannot copy movies using the HDMI cable. Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognize the camcorder.

  • Page 111: Warning Indicators And Messages

    (Warning indicator the symptoms yourself. If the problem pertaining to memory cards) persists even after you have tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local Slow flashing authorized Sony service facility. • Free spaces for recording images are running out.
  • Page 112 Warning indicators and messages (Continued) - (Warning indicator Buffer overflow. Writing to the media pertaining to the write-protect of the was not completed in time. memory card)* • You have performed recording and erasing operations repeatedly, or a • The write-protect switch is set to lock memory card that has been formatted position on the memory card.
  • Page 113 • Use a memory card recommended for your camcorder (p. 27). • Contact your Sony dealer. Do not eject the memory card during writing. Data may be damaged. • Reinsert the memory card, and follow the instructions on the LCD screen.

  • Page 114: Additional Information

    Additional Information Recording time of movies Estimated time of recording and Estimated recording time of playback with each battery pack movies Approximate time available when you use a XAVC HD fully charged battery pack. (unit: minute) Recording time 1080 50Mbps 35Mbps 25Mbps 50Mbps (unit: minute) 64GB Battery...
  • Page 115 FX: max. 24 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080/16:9, 64 GB 280 (280) 1,280 × 720/16:9 FH: approx. 17 Mbps (ave.) • When using Sony memory card. 1,920 × 1,080/16:9, 1,280 × 720/16:9 b Notes HQ: approx. 9 Mbps (ave.) 1,440 × 1,080/16:9, 1,280 × 720/16:9 •...

  • Page 116: 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 AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Viewing on TV Before recording a movie with your camcorder for viewing on a TV, set [60i/50i SEL] to the appropriate TV system for the country/region in which you intended to...

  • Page 117: File/Folder Structure On The Recording Media

    File/folder structure on the recording media The file/folder structure is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/ folder structure, when recording/playing back movies and still images on the camcorder. C XAVC HD movie management * “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media information folder **SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card...
  • Page 118 File/folder structure on the recording media (Continued) • When you delete image files, follow the steps on page 77. Do not delete the image files on the camcorder directly from the computer. • Do not format the recording media in the camcorder using a computer.

  • Page 119: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions • Because the AVCHD format uses a data About the XAVC HD format compression system, images may be distorted in scenes where the image, angle, or brightness Recording and playback on the changes drastically. This is not a malfunction. camcorder About the memory card Based on the XAVC HD format, your...

  • Page 120: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) On image data compatibility About the “InfoLITHIUM” • Image data files recorded on a memory card by battery pack your camcorder conform to the “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard Your camcorder operates only with an established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and “InfoLITHIUM”...
  • Page 121 About charging the battery pack • Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant. • Use the AC Adaptor (supplied) to charge the designated batteries only. If you charge other About the remaining battery indicator types of batteries, those batteries may leak, heat •...

  • Page 122: About Handling Of Your Camcorder

    Sony dealer before operating it • When you bring your camcorder from a ski any further.
  • Page 123 How to avoid moisture condensation b Notes When you bring your camcorder from a cold place • If you did not press the right spot, try the into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic calibration again. bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the •...

  • Page 124: Rechargeable Battery

    Maintenance and precautions (Continued) 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 POWER switch is set to OFF. The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached.

  • Page 125: Specifications

    Specifications System Image Stabilizer: ON/OFF selectable, shift lens Video signal Filter Diameter: M62 mm When [60i] is selected: Color temperature NTSC color, EIA standards Preset (Indoor:3200K, HDTV 1080/60i, 1080/60p, 720/60p Outdoor:5600K±7 steps, Color When [50i] is selected: temperature set range:2300-15000K), PAL color, CCIR standards Onepush A, B, Auto selectable HDTV 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 720/50p...
  • Page 126 Specifications (Continued) General Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70 Power requirements Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V DC 6.8 V / 7.2 V (battery pack) Output voltage: DC 6.8 V DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Capacity: Average power consumption* Typical: 14.0 Wh (2 060 mAh) During camera recording using the Minimum: 13.3 Wh (1 960 mAh) viewfinder with normal brightness.
  • Page 127 On trademarks • The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United • “XDCAM” logo is a trademark of Sony States and in other countries. Corporation. • Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are •...
  • Page 128 PXW-X70 as the model for your camcorder. THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR We would prefer you do not contact us about the THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR contents of source code.
  • Page 129 Additional Information Index Connect Handle zoom......33 Recorder...... 103 Handle zoom lever....33 AC Adaptor......21 TV ......... 73 Handle zoom switch .....33 Accessory shoe .....23 CTRL W/SMARTPHONE HDMI ........90 Accessory shoe plate.....23 ..........50 HDMI TC OUTPUT.....91 AE SHIFT.....87, 107 HISTOGRAM ......93 AGC LIMIT......86 AIRPLANE MODE....99 D.EXTENDER.....
  • Page 130 Index (Continued) REC/OUT SET menu..90 REMOTE CONTROL ..101 TC/UB SET menu ..97 REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE UB PRESET ......60 ..........80 Using ......81 UB TIME REC..... 98 Moisture condensation ..122 USB CONNECT ....102 Movie........29 USB LUN SET....102 S&Q MOTION ....62 Multi Interface Shoe ....4 Using your camcorder abroad SAFETY ZONE....
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