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- Page 1 4-425-006-11(1) Digital HD Video Table of contents Camera Recorder Getting started Recording/Playback Operating Guide Advanced operations Editing Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Others/Index HXR-NX30E/NX30P...
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Page 2: Read This First
Read this first Notes on use About language setting The on-screen displays in each local language Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, the are used for illustrating the operating recording media may be damaged, recorded procedures. Change the screen language before images may be impossible to play back or may using the camcorder if necessary (p. - Page 3 About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. And, the illustrations of your camcorder and its screen indication are exaggerated or simplified for understandability.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Read this first..................2 Parts and controls. - Page 5 Recording images with the selected image quality........38 Selecting the recording format..
- Page 6 Customizing your camcorder Using menus..................58 Menu lists.
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Page 7: Parts And Controls
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Built-in microphone (41) Accessory Shoe (12) Active Interface Shoe LCD screen/Touch panel (19, 21) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you Flash/Video light can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen ... - Page 8 DISP (DISPLAY) button (21) LIGHT (Video Light) button (37) NIGHTSHOT button (37) POWER button Memory card access lamp (23) While the lamp is lit or flashing, the camcorder is reading or writing data. Memory card slot (23) ...
- Page 9 ATT (INPUT2) switch (42) INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch (42) LOW CUT (INPUT1) switch (42) AUTO/MAN (CH1) switch (42) AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (42) AUTO/MAN (CH2) switch (42) AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial (42) LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch (42) ...
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Page 10: Wireless Remote Commander
To fasten the grip belt Wireless Remote Commander The wireless remote commander is useful when you use the projector. To attach the Step Down Ring DATA CODE button (82) TC RESET button (79) SCAN/SLOW buttons (32) /... -
Page 11: Getting Started
Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied USB Adaptor Cable (1) quantity. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Lens hood (1) Step Down Ring (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Wind Screen (1), Microphone (ECM-XM1) (1) HDMI cable (1) XLR Adaptor (1) A/V connecting cable (1) -
Page 12: Attaching The Supplied Microphone And Lens Hood
Attaching the supplied microphone and lens hood You do not need to attach the XLR Adaptor or microphone when you use the built-in microphone. Attaching the XLR Adaptor Attach the XLR Adaptor to the XLR Adaptor accessory shoe on the camcorder and tighten the screw of the XLR Adaptor. - Page 13 Unlock the stopper of the microphone holder and open the cover. Align the convex part of the microphone with the concave part of the holder, and then place the microphone into the holder. Close the cover and lock the stopper securely. Be sure to place the microphone with the model name (ECM-XM1) facing upward.
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Page 14: Attaching The Lens Hood
When detaching the microphone cable 1 Detach the microphone from the microphone holder. 2 Unplug the microphone plug while pressing the release lever down. Attaching the lens hood Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly (), then turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the direction of the arrow (). -
Page 15: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the battery pack Close the LCD screen after replacing the viewfinder and attach the battery pack. Battery pack Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns on. -
Page 16: Charging The Battery Pack Using Your Computer
You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP- AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. -
Page 17: To Remove The Battery Pack
To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as those for charging the battery pack. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. -
Page 18: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad
Recording time, Playing time (p. 98) Remaining battery indicator (p. 26) Charging the battery pack abroad (p. 18) Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. -
Page 19: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 8). Select the desired language, then Touch the button on the select [Next]. - Page 20 To turn off the power Close the LCD screen or press the POWER button (p. 8). If the viewfinder is pulled out, retract the viewfinder as shown in the illustration on the right. On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder The power of the camcorder is turned on or off depending on the status of the LCD screen or the viewfinder.
- Page 21 To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the 90 degrees (max.) camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder Changing the display on the LCD screen Press the DISP (DISPLAY) button to cycle the screen display in the following order.
- Page 22 Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] set to [On]. The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off].
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Page 23: Preparing The Recording Media
Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons. Default recording medium Alternative recording medium Memory card Internal memory Notes You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos. ... - Page 24 Notes To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use (p. 78). Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable.
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Page 25: Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the memory card. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Recording movies Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP to start recording. -
Page 26: Shooting Photos
Shooting photos Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. Press FIXED SHOT/PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD screen. - Page 27 Zoom button (W: Wide/T: Telephoto), START/STOP button (in movie recording mode), PHOTO button (in photo recording mode) MENU button (58) Status detected by Intelligent Auto (35) Recording status ([STBY]/[REC]) AE/AF (automatic exposure/automatic focus) lock (26) ...
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Page 28: To Record In Mirror Mode
To record in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. -
Page 29: Zooming
Zooming Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image. W (Wide angle): Wider range of view T (Telephoto): Close view You can magnify images up to 17 times (Extended Zoom) the original size with the power zoom lever. -
Page 30: Playback
Playback You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view). Open the LCD screen and press button on the LCD screen to enter the playback mode. Select to move the desired event to the center () and then select it (). -
Page 31: Operating Buttons While Playing
Screen display on the Event View screen To the MENU screen Remaining battery Event name Events To the next event To the previous event Time-line bar Change to the movie/ Change Event Scale button photo recording mode Event name Recorded time/number of photos To go back to the Event Switch Image Type button View screen... - Page 32 While playing a movie Volume Delete Context Next To stop To fast-forward Previous To fast-reverse To pause/play While viewing photos Operating buttons while viewing photos will be changed depends on the setting of Switch Image Type button (p. 31). (Movie/photo) (default setting) Delete Next To play/pause movies...
- Page 33 during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 As you repeat selecting times about 30 times about 60 times. Select during pause to play movies slowly. [Slideshow Set]. To repeat Slideshow, select ...
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Page 34: Advanced Operations
Advanced operations Recording people clearly To record subjects other than people (Tracking focus) Recording the selected subject Touch the subject you want to record. clearly (Face Priority) Your camcorder adjusts the focus Your camcorder can track a face you select automatically. -
Page 35: Recording Movies In Various Situations
Recording movies in various situations Notes Selecting the suitable setting When [ Rec Format] is set to [1080/50p automatically for the recording ], [1080/50i ] or [720/50p ], you cannot situation (Intelligent Auto) use the Smile Shutter function while recording movies. -
Page 36: Reducing Camera-Shake
To record images brighter than those Standard: The camcorder reduces camera-shake using recorded using the Intelligent Auto the balanced SteadyShot function in wide- function angle shooting. [Camera/Audio] Select Off: Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. The camcorder does not use the balanced SteadyShot function. -
Page 37: Recording In Dark Places (Nightshot)
Recording in dark places Recording movies in dim places (NightShot) (Video Light) You can record images even in total Press LIGHT. darkness. Press NIGHTSHOT. Flash/ Video light Each time you press the LIGHT button, the Infrared port indicator changes as follows. Off (no indicator) ... -
Page 38: Recording Images With The Selected Image Quality
Recording images with the selected image quality Setting value If you select [1080/25p ], for example, Selecting the recording format movies are recorded with following format. You can select the recording format 1080: Effective scanning lines 25: Frame rate (bit-rate, image size, frame rate, scanning ... -
Page 39: Using The Manual Adjustment Features
Using the manual adjustment features Shooting images with the Shooting images with the iris Shutter Speed priority mode priority mode You can express the movement of a moving Changing IRIS parameter changes the subject in various way by adjusting the range that is in focus. -
Page 40: Controlling The Image Settings Manually With The Manual Dial
To assign the menu item to the Controlling the image settings MANUAL dial manually with the MANUAL dial It is convenient to make manual Press and hold MANUAL down adjustments using the MANUAL dial, for a few seconds. by assigning a menu item ([Focus] in the [Dial Setting] screen appears. -
Page 41: Audio Setup
Audio setup XLR Adaptor Using the supplied microphone Attach the XLR Adaptor when you use the supplied microphone (ECM-XM1). You can record monaural sound with the super- directional microphone. Built-in microphone MIC input jack Select the method for inputting sound You can select the method for inputting sound on the camcorder from 3 types;... -
Page 42: Adjusting The Recording Level
Selecting a sound source Adjusting the recording level INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch You can adjust the recording level input INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch from the INPUT1 /INPUT2 jacks. You cannot adjust the recording level of the built-in microphone and MIC input jack. Selecting a sound source level Set the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2) ... -
Page 43: Using An External Audio Device
Notes Using an external audio device When the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/ MIC+48V) switch or is set to LINE, the Set as follows when you use a microphone input level is fixed to +4dBu. Even if you reset other than the supplied microphone or an the ATT switch, the input level does not change. -
Page 44: Recording Information On Your Location
Recording information on your location (GPS) If you do not want to record location information The camcorder records information on [Setup] Select the location when movies or photos are General Settings] [GPS recorded (the default setting). Setting] [Off ]. GPS triangulating status Notes It may take a while before the camcorder starts... -
Page 45: Playing Images On A Tv
Playing images on a Notes Connection methods and the image quality In the following situations, the current location viewed on the TV screen differ depending of the camcorder shown on the map may be on what type of TV is connected, and the different from the actual location. - Page 46 When your TV is monaural (When Notes Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as your TV has only one audio input well. jack) Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 17). Connect the yellow plug of the A/V When movies are recorded with standard ...
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Page 47: Using The Built-In Projector
Using the built-in projector You can use a flat surface such as a wall as Adjust the focus of the projected a screen to view recorded images using the image using the PROJECTOR built-in projector. FOCUS lever. PROJECTOR FOCUS lever Notes The projected image is larger when the ... - Page 48 When you use the wireless remote commander, use /// to move the selection frame and press ENTER to start playing the framed item. To turn off the projector, press PROJECTOR. Notes Be careful of the following operations or ...
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Page 49: Editing
Editing Editing on your camcorder To delete all movies/photos in the selected date at one time Notes 1 In step 2, select [All In Event]. You cannot restore images once they are 2 Select the date you want to delete using deleted. -
Page 50: Capturing A Photo From A Movie
Select the point where you want Select the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes to capture a photo using using , and then select , and then select A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie A: Returns to the beginning of the selected B: Adjusts the capturing point with more... -
Page 51: Saving Images With An External Device
The devices on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. -
Page 52: Creating A Disc With The Recorder
Creating a disc with the recorder Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder with the A/V connecting cable. You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette. Insert the recording medium connecting in the recording device (a disc... -
Page 53: Saving Images On An External Media Device
Saving images on an external media device You cannot copy images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. Since copying is performed via analog data You can save movies and photos on an transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. external media device (USB storage High definition image quality (HD) movies ... - Page 54 Make sure not to disconnect the USB To delete images in the external cable while [Preparing image database media device file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD screen. 1 Select [Play without copying.] in step 2. If [Repair Img. DB F.] is displayed on the ...
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Page 55: Saving Images With A Computer
Saving images with a computer For details on available external media devices, Preparing a computer (Windows) go to the Sony support website in your country/region. You can perform following operations using The number of scenes you can save on the ... -
Page 56: Step 2 Installing The Supplied Software "Content Management Utility
Hard disk Place the supplied CD-ROM Disk volume required for installation: “Content Management Utility” in Approximately 100 MB the disc drive of your computer. Only the NTFS or exFAT file system can be used to import or register videos for viewing The installation screen appears. -
Page 57: Camcorder Screen
To play images recorded on the Touch [USB Connect] on the camcorder, using a computer camcorder screen. See Help of the supplied CD-ROM If the [USB Connect] screen does not “Content Management Utility. ” [Setup] [ appear, touch Connection] ... -
Page 58: Customizing Your Camcorder
Customizing your camcorder Using menus The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 64 Camera/Audio (Items for customized shooting) p. 66 Rec/Media SET (Items for setting up image quality or the recording media) p. 77 TC/UB (Items for setting up the time code or user bit) ... - Page 59 To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Audio] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon so that the LCD screen displays the list of menus in the sub-category selected. Sub-category icons When you cannot select a menu item Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.
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Page 60: Menu Lists
Menu lists Shooting Mode Records movies. Movie Shoots photos. Photo Records fast moving subjects in slow-motion. Smth Slw REC Divides two seconds of fast movement into frames Golf Shot which are then recorded as a movie and photos. Camera/Audio Manual Settings Adjusts the color balance to the brightness of the White Balance recording environment. - Page 61 Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects Auto Back Light automatically. Assigns a function to the MANUAL dial. Dial Setting Records clearer images when using the NightShot NIGHTSHOT Light function. Displays color bars on the screen Color Bar Outputs audio tone signals. Color Bar Tone Face Adjusts the image quality of the face(s)
- Page 62 Rec/Media SET Sets image quality for recording, playback, or Setting editing movies. Sets the type of media to be used for recording Media Select movies or photos. Sets the recording format. Rec Format Selects the aspect ratio when recording with Wide Mode standard definition image quality (STD).
- Page 63 Setup Playback Settings Sets how to assign the file number. Data Code Connection Selects where to output the display information, Disp Output such as time code. Converts the signal depending on the TV TV Type connected. Selects the output image resolution when HDMI Resolution connecting your camcorder to a TV with the HDMI cable (supplied).
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Page 64: Shooting Mode (Items For Selecting A Shooting Mode)
Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) Notes You cannot record sound. Image quality is not as good as that of normal See “Using menus” (p. 58) on the operation. recording. Rec Format] will be set to [1080/50i ... - Page 65 When the sound of a club hitting the ball The image recorded may be noisy when your camcorder has failed to analyze the shot is detected, the recording time period is properly because there may be movement in automatically adjusted according to at that background of the [Golf Shot] recording screen.
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Page 66: Camera/Audio (Items For Customized Shooting)
Camera/Audio (Items for customized shooting) One Push ( The white balance will be adjusted See “Using menus” (p. 58) on the operation. according to the ambient light. The default settings are marked with . Select [ Keep framing white object such as a White Balance piece of paper, to fill the screen under the same lightning conditions as you will... -
Page 67: Spot Focus
Spot Meter (Flexible spot Auto The exposure is adjusted automatically. meter) Manual Exposure can be adjusted and set for Select if the subject is white or the the selected subject automatically. This backlight is bright, or select if the function is useful when there is strong subject is black or the light is dim. -
Page 68: On Focal Distance Information
On focal distance information Auto Adjusts the shutter speed automatically. Your camcorder displays the focal distance Manual information for a few seconds when the Adjust the shutter speed using focus mode is switched from automatic increase the shutter speed, and to manual or when you set the focus decrease the shutter speed. -
Page 69: Scene Selection
Off (Night Portrait) Adjusts the exposure automatically. Enables to take photos of people and background On (Adjusted number and EV) using a flash. Adjust the automatic exposure level using when the subject is white or the (Sunrise&Sunset)* background is bright, and when the Reproduces the atmosphere subject is dark or the light is dim. -
Page 70: Tele Macro
Notes Black Fader ( ) Even if you set [Night Portrait], the setting Fades in/out with the black effect. changes to [Auto] when the (Movie) lamp The thumbnails of movie recorded using is lit. [Black Fader] may be difficult to see on Event If you set [Scene Selection], the [White ... -
Page 71: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom On ( ) The zoom (p. 29) moves to the top of the T You can select the maximum zoom level. (telephoto) side automatically and allows Note that the image quality decreases when recording subjects at close range down to about 32 cm (12 5/8 in.). -
Page 72: Auto Back Light
you to adjust colors when you view movies Auto Back Light recorded with your camcorder on a TV or Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for a monitor. backlit subjects automatically. Off On Does not display color bars. Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. -
Page 73: Smile Sensitivity
Smile Sensitivity Off ( ) Does not detect faces. Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the Smile Shutter function. Recording conditions for better face Big Smile Detects a big smile. detection performance Normal Smile Shoot in a sufficiently bright place. ... -
Page 74: Red Eye Reduction
Flash Level Linear PCM ( Records in Linear PCM system. You can select the brightness of the flash Dolby Digital ( light. Records in Dolby Digital system. You can set this function when you record photos using the built-in flash, or Notes an external flash (sold separately) that is Audio format is fixed to [Dolby Digital] with... -
Page 75: Audio Output Timing
Select one of the My Buttons to which the Low ( ) menu item will be assigned. Records ambient sound faithfully. Select [Low] when you want to record an exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. (This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.) Audio Output Timing ... -
Page 76: Audio Level Display
Peaking Displays the guide frame. You can display an image on the screen with its outlines enhanced with colors. This function helps you to adjust the focus. The enhanced outlines will not be recorded on the image. Off Does not display the enhanced outlines. Notes The outer frame of [Guide Frame] shows the ... -
Page 77: Rec/Media Set (Items For Setting Up Image Quality Or The Recording Media)
Rec/Media SET (Items for setting up image Notes quality or the recording media) For details on the holizontal/vertical ratio of the TV that will be connected, refer to the See “Using menus” (p. 58) on the operation. instruction manuals of the TV. The default settings are marked with . -
Page 78: File Number
To avoid the loss of important images, they Format should be saved on a computer or other devices before performing [Empty]. Formatting deletes all the movies and Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor. photos to recover recordable free space. Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the Select the recording medium that you want operation. -
Page 79: Tc/Ub (Items For Setting Up The Time Code Or User Bit)
TC/UB (Items for setting up the time To reset the user bit code or user bit) Select [Reset] on the [UB Preset] display. See “Using menus” (p. 58) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . TC Run TC/UB Disp You can select how the time code advances. -
Page 80: Edit/Copy (Items For Editing)
Edit/Copy (Items for editing) UB Time Rec See “Using menus” (p. 58) on the operation. Off Delete Does not save the actual time in the user bit code. See page 49. Protect Saves the actual time in the user bit code. Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting Notes them by mistake. -
Page 81: Direct Copy
Remove All In Event Select the date you want to copy using You can remove the protection from all images in the selected date at one time. You cannot select multiple dates. select the date you want to remove the ... -
Page 82: Setup (Other Setup Items)
Setup (Other setup items) See “Using menus” (p. 58) on the operation. Camera Data The default settings are marked with . Movie Data Code During playback, your camcorder displays the information recorded automatically at the time of recording. You can check the following information. -
Page 83: Hdmi Resolution
Notes Disp Output Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9. You can select where to output the display information, such as time code. HDMI Resolution LCD Panel Select the output image resolution when Outputs the information to the LCD screen and viewfinder. -
Page 84: Usb Connect
HDMI TC Output Auto Displays for about 3 seconds. The rec & zoom You can transfer time code, user bit data to buttons on the LCD screen are displayed. the device connected with the HDMI cable. Off Always displays. The rec & zoom buttons on the LCD screen are not displayed. -
Page 85: Language Setting
If data on your current information Remote Ctrl (Remote control) cannot be obtained On The camcorder starts the triangulating Select this when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander (p. 10). priority mode. As the camcorder turns other functions off to search for satellites, obtaining triangulating information can Select this when you do not use the supplied take priority. -
Page 86: Area Setting
The clock may not be adjusted to the correct Summer Time time automatically using the GPS system, You can change this setting without depending on the country/region selected for stopping the clock. your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ ] to [Off]. -
Page 87: Others/Index
However, The temperature of your camcorder is your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain extremely low. Leave your camcorder with your data. the power of your camcorder on. If you still... -
Page 88: Commander
SteadyShot] The menu settings have been changed SteadyShot] automatically. [Auto Back Light] While Intelligent Auto is active, some menu [Face Detection] settings related to image quality will be changed automatically. The supplied Wireless Remote The following menu items return to the Commander does not function. -
Page 89: Lcd Screen/Viewfinder
(p. 15). If the problem persists, Adjust the touch panel ([Calibration]) (p. 110). disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony The buttons on the touch panel quickly dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. disappear. -
Page 90: Recording
The camcorder cannot shoot photos while it Images stored on the memory card is in the movie recording mode, depending on cannot be deleted. the setting of [ Rec Format]. The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100. - Page 91 The temperature of your camcorder is Images cannot be recorded or played extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and back correctly. take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder. If you record and delete images repeatedly for ...
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Page 92: Playback
Sound is not recorded correctly. is indicated on a thumbnail. Connect the microphone again in the same This may appear on an image recorded on way as when you start recording movies. other devices, edited on a computer, etc. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery ... -
Page 93: Editing Movies/Photos On Your Camcorder
Editing movies/photos on your The image appears distorted on the 4:3 camcorder This happens when viewing an image recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. Unable to edit. Set [TV Type] correctly (p. 83) and play back Unable to edit because of the condition of the ... -
Page 94: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators
persists even after you have tried a couple Management Utility” to copy movies from of times, contact your Sony dealer or local your camcorder to your computer (p. 56). authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the The computer freezes. - Page 95 are about 20 minutes remaining. (Warning indicator pertaining to the external media device) (Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature) The image database file may be damaged. Check the database file by touching The battery pack temperature is high. Change ...
- Page 96 Description of warning messages There is no HD movie management information. Create new information? If messages appear on the screen, follow the You cannot record or play back movies instructions. because no high definition image quality (HD) movie management information exists. If you Recording media select [Yes], new management information is created and you can record or play back...
- Page 97 The size of the inserted memory card is not camcorder (p. 24). sufficient for copying the movie(s). Use the Contact your Sony dealer. recommended memory card (p. 24). Do not eject the memory card during Recovering data.
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Page 98: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Protecting movies/photos, or releasing the protection Copying movies/photos “HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “STD” stands for standard Data protected. definition image quality. You tried to delete protected data. Release the ... -
Page 99: Expected Recording Time Of Movies
The recording and playback time will be shorter Top: When [ Audio Format] is set to depending on the conditions under which you [Linear PCM] use your camcorder. Bottom: When [ Audio Format] is set to [Dolby Digital] Playing time Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and Approximate time available when you use a... -
Page 100: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos
Bottom: When [ Audio Format] is set to [Dolby Digital] Notes The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and Standard definition image quality (STD) the image processing system allow still image (unit: minute) resolution equivalent to the sizes described. -
Page 101: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Using your camcorder abroad The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio. Photo recording mode, Dual capture: Power supply 6,544 3,680 dots/16:9 4,912 3,680 dots/4:3 You can use your camcorder in any 4,672 2,628 dots/16:9 countries/regions using the AC Adaptor 2,592 ... -
Page 102: World Time Difference
On TV color systems World time difference Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based Time-zone Area setting differences camcorder. Lisbon, London System Used in +01:00 Berlin, Paris Australia, Austria, Belgium, +02:00 Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, +03:00 Nairobi Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, +03:30 Tehran... -
Page 103: Maintenance And Precautions
Maintenance and precautions Data recorded in AVCHD format other than About the AVCHD format the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder. What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition About GPS digital video camera format used to record The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a a high definition (HD) signal using efficient system that calculates geographical location... -
Page 104: About The Memory Card
In underground locations, locations On the geographic coordinate surrounded by dense trees, under an elevated system bridge, or in locations where magnetic fields are generated, such as near high voltage The “WGS-84” geographic coordinate system is used. cables. Near devices that generate radio signals of the ... -
Page 105: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
On the memory card adaptor This product does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data When using memory card with memory card transfer the same as with “Memory Stick PRO compliant device inserting memory card Duo”... -
Page 106: About X.v.color
the expected recording time, and make trial standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark recordings before making the actual recording. of Sony. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The ... - Page 107 If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
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Page 108: Moisture Condensation
The camcorder may not function correctly If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: depending on the USB device which is used Consult your local authorized Sony service with the computer. facility. Wash off any liquid that may have contacted ... -
Page 109: When The Camcorder Is Connected To A Computer Or Accessories
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Wireless Remote Commander within a certain Genuine Sony accessories may not be available period, the light blue frame disappears. When in some countries/regions. you press any of ///, or ENTER again, the frame appears at the position where it was displayed last. -
Page 110: Lcd Screen
The buttons on the touch panel may not properly. In this case, replace the battery with work correctly. If this happens, follow the a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another procedure below. It is recommended that battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. -
Page 111: Rechargeable Battery
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly Your camcorder has a pre-installed by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony rechargeable battery to retain the date, Corporation, and produces superior time, and other settings even when the images. -
Page 112: Specifications
Specifications Note on disposal/transfer of the System camcorder Signal format: PAL color, CCIR standards HDTV 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 720/50p specification Even if you delete all movies and still Movie recording format: images, or perform [Format] (p. 78), HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD format data on the internal memory may not be Ver.2.0 compatible completely erased. - Page 113 C to 40 C (32 °F to 0 lx (lux) (NIGHTSHOT is set to [On]) 104 °F) The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid Storage temperature: ‒20 C to +60 C (‒4 °F to and the image processing system allow +140 °F)
- Page 114 Capacity On trademarks Typical: 14.0 Wh (2 060 mAh) “NXCAM” logo is a trademark of Sony Minimum: 13.0 Wh (1 960 mAh) Corporation. Type: Li-ion “AVCHD, ” “AVCHD Progressive, ” “AVCHD” Design and specifications of your camcorder and logotype and “AVCHD Progressive”...
- Page 115 HDR- THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH CX210E as the model for your camcorder. LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, We would prefer you do not contact us about the DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
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Page 116: Screen Indicators
Screen indicators Center The following indicators appear when you change the settings. See pages 26 and 31 Indicator Meaning Slideshow Set also for the indicators that appear during NightShot (37) recording or playing. Warning (94) Center Left Right Playback mode (31) ... - Page 117 Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
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Page 118: Index
Index GPS ..........44 GPS Information ......84 Abroad ........101 Data Code ......21, 82 GPS Setting ........85 Active Interface Shoe ...7, 109 Date/Time ........21 Grip belt ........10 AE Shift ........68 Date & Time Setting ....85 Guide Frame ........75 AGC Limit ........68 Delete ...........49 Area Setting .........86 Dial Setting ......40, 72 Audio Format ......74... - Page 119 Micref Level .........74 Microphone .........12 Saving images on an external UB Preset ........79 media device........53 Mirror mode .......28 UB Time Rec .......80 Scene Selection ......69 Moisture condensation ....108 USB ..........16 Screen indicators ....26, 116 Movies ..........25 USB Adaptor Cable ....53 SD card .........24 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ....103 USB Connect .......84...
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