APS Sony HXR HD Camcorder Operating Guide

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Sony HXR Operating Guide - PDF
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Video Tutorials

INTRODUCTION

The Sony HXR-NX5U is a prosumer HD camcorder that records to memory cards utilizing the AVCHD format. This camcorder provides high quality, long duration recording with dual memory card slots, state-of-the-art G lens and 3 CMOS sensors. As with all Media Loan Equipment, YOU ARE 100% FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE for the HXR and all accessories when you check this camera out from APS.

Precautions

  • DO NOT HOLD THE CAMCORDER BY THE:
LENS HOOD
LCD PANEL
INTERNAL MICROPHONE
MICROPHONE OR MICROPHONE HOLDER
VIEWFINDER
  • PROTECT THE HXR FROM WATER AND SOURCES OF MOISTURE OR SALT WATER/SPRAY. THE CAMERA IS NOT WATER RESISTANT


  • DO NOT EXPOSE THE BATTERY PACK TO WATER. THE BATTERY PACK IS NOT WATER RESISTANT


  • DO NOT SHAKE, KNOCK, DROP OR SUBJECT THE HXR TO EXCESSICE SHOCK. (NO BIKE DOLLIES!)


  • CONNECT CANLES TO THE CAMCORDER WITH THEIR TERMINALS PLACED THE CORRECT WAY. SQUEEZING THE TERMINALS INTO THE HXR JACKS MAY DAMAGE THEM OR RESULT IN A MALFUNCTION OF THE CAMCORDER


  • DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMCORDER'S VIEWFINDER, LENS, LCD SCREEN TO THE SUN OR STRONG LIGHT SOURCE FOR EXTENDED PERIODS. INTENSE LIGHT SOURCES, ESPECIALLY THE SUN, WILL CONVERGE ON THE VIEWFINDER OR LENS AND DAMAGE THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE CAMCORDER.


  • ALWAYS CLOSE THE LENS COVER AND STORE IN CASE WHEN NOT IN USE


  • DO NOT APPLY ANY LIQUID (CLEANING OR OTHERWISE) DIRECTLY TO THE LCD SCREEN


  • IF THE CAMCORDER IS BROUGHT FROM A COLD PLACE TO A WARM PLACE, MOISTURE MAY CONDENSE INSIDE THE CAMCORDER AND CAUSE A MALFUNCTION. WHEN YOU BRING THE HXR FROM A COLD PLACE TO A WARM PLACE, PUT CAMCORDER IN A PLASTIC BAG AND SEAL IT TIGHTLY. REMOVE THE BAD WHEN THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PLASTIC BAG HAS REACHED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE(AFTER 1 HOUR)

SUPPLYING POWER TO THE HXR

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

APS provides two Lithium battery packs when you check out the HXR. Use the supplied AC Adapter/Charger to charge these batteries before use.

  1. Set the mode switch to charge
  2. Connect the power cord to the AC Adapter/Charger
  3. Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
  4. Place the battery pack in the slot of the AC Adapter/Charger, press down, and slide battery until the charge lamp turns on and charging starts.

When the battery pack reaches a normal charge, the charge lamp turns off. You can continue to charge the battery pack for an additional hour for a full charge, which lets you use the battery a little longer. Remove the battery pack from the AC Adapter/Charger when the charge is completed.

ATTACHING/REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK

To attach the battery pack, press the battery against the back of the camcorder and slide it down.
To remove the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF. Push the BAT RELEASE button and remove the battery pack.

AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

  1. Connect the power cord to the AC Adapter/Charger
  2. Connect the power cord to the wall outlet
  3. Connect the connecting cord to the AC Adapter/Charger
  4. Set mode switch of the AC Adapter/Charger to VCR/CAMERA
  5. Press the connecting part of the connecting cord against the back of the HXR in the Battery slot and slide it down
  • Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adapter/Charger. Disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the camcorder.
  • DO NOT use the AC Adapter/Charger placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
  • DO NOT short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adapter/Charger or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.
  • UNPLUG THE AC ADAPTER from the camcorder and wall socket when camcorder is not in use. Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC Adapter/Charger.

OPERATING THE MENU

  1. Set the POWER switch to ON
  2. Press the MENU button
  3. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the icon of the desired menu is highlighted, then press the dial to select the menu.
  4. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired menu item is highlighted, then press the dial to select the item.
  5. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired setting is highlighted, the press the dial to select.
  6. Press the MENU button to hide the menu screen. To return to the previous screen, select RETURN.
  • TIP: You may select menu items with the </> buttons.
    • NOTE: The available menu items vary depending on the context of your camcorder during recording or playback.

MEMORY CARDS

APS supplies two, 32GB memory cards (installed) when you check out the HXR camcorder. This should provide you with ample recording time, even at the highest quality settings. Should you require additional memory cards for your production, you can use "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and, SDHC memory cards.

  • Remeber to re-install the memory cards supplied by APS before returning the camera should you choose to use your own media to avoid charges.

Before recording, format the memory card(s).

  1. With the camcorder powered on, press the MODE button.
  2. Touch MANAGE MEDIA setting MEDIA FORMAT
  3. Select the recording media to be formatted
  4. Select YES. The HXR will ask you to verify your selection.
  • TIP: The easiest wat to retrieve your files is to make a disk image of the memory card. You can check out a card reader from Media Loan and use the MML or Non-Linear Editing Suites to make your disk image(s). You can then use Final Cut Pro/Adobe Premiere to log and transfer your video for editing.
    • NOTE: While [Executing...] is displayed, do not operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adapter/Charger, or removing recording media from the camcorder. (The access lamp is light or flashing while formatting recording media.)

NOTES ON RECORDING

Estimated Recording Time on one 32 GB card in minutes with HD Audio Format set to Linear PCM/Dolby Digital:

AVCHD 24M (FX) AVCHD 17M (FH) AVCHD 9M (HQ) AVCHD 5M (LP)
170/180 225/235 385/435 605/750
  • When the access lamp is lit or flashing red, the camcorder is writing data on the recording media. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adapter/Charger.
  • If a movie file exceeds 2GB during recording, the camcorder divides the file and create a new file automatically.
  • The menu settings are stored in your camcorder when you turn the POWER switch to OFF. Do not remove battery pack or AC Adapter/Charger.

RECORDING

  1. Open the shutter of the lens hood.
  2. Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button.

The recording lamp lights up during recording. To STOP recording, press the record button or the handle record button again.

  • TIP: When recording in high definition image quality (HD), the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in standard definition image quality (SD), you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3.
  • TIP: For low angle recording, the handle record button is convenient. Release the HOLD lever to enable the handle record button. It might be helpful if you set the LCD panel face up or close it after turning it face down, or life the viewfinder up during the low angle recording.
    • NOTE: the camcorder will switch from Memory Card A to Memory Card B just before space runs out on Card A (and vice versa). Do not eject memory card that is currently being used for recording. Replace only the memory card whose slot lamp is off.

SELECTING RECORDING QUALITY

You can set the recording image quality to high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). To change the setting:

  1. Press MENU
  2. Select REC/OUT settings
  3. Select REC SET
  4. Select HD/SD SET

SELECTING THE RECORDING FORMAT

You can select the recording format (bit-rate, image size, frame rate, scanning system). The default setting is HD 1080/60i FX/SD 480/60i HQ. To change the setting value:

  1. Press MENU
  2. Select REC/OUT settings
  3. Select REC SET
  4. Select REC FORMAT

If you select HD 1080/60i FX (the default), movies are recorded with the following format:

  • HD - High Definition image quality
  • 1080 - Effective scanning lines
  • 60 - Frame Rate
  • i - Scanning system
  • FX - Recording mode

SETTING DESCRIPTION

Bit Rate:

FX FH HQ LP
Max 24 Mbps Approx 17 Mbps Approx 9 Mbps Approx 5 Mbps

Image Size:

FX FH HQ SP
1920x1080/1280x720 1920x1080/1280x720 HD recording 1440x1080 SD recording 720x480 1440x1080

Frame rate: 24,30 or 60 Scanning system:

i p pSCAN
Interlaced Progressive Recording images of progressive scanning as interlace signal (60i)
  • For a complete list of setting values, see the complete manual, available on here.
    • NOTE: The recording mode is fixed to FX or FH with the progressive scanning system.
    • NOTE: When the recording format is changed to or from 720/60p, you will be prompted to reboot the camcorder. Select YES. Otherwise, you cannot switch the recording format.

ADJUSTING THE ZOOM

USING THE POWER ZOOM

The power zoom lever is pressure sensitive. For a slower zoom use less pressure and for a faster zoom use more pressure.

  • NOTE: Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever mat also be recorded.

USING THE HANDLE ZOOM

  • Set the handle zoom switch to VAR or FIX
  • Press the handle zoom lever to zoom in or out

When you set the handle zoom switch to VAR, you can zoom in or out at variable speed. When you set the handle zoom switch to FIX, you can zoom in or out at fixed speed set in HANDLE ZOOM. You cannot use the handle zoom lever when the handle zoom switch is set to OFF.

USING THE ZOOM RING

You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the zoom ring. Fine adjustment is also possible. Turn the zoom ring at moderate speed. If you turn it too fast, the zoom speed may lag behind the zoom ring rotation speed, or the operation sound of the zoom may also be recorded.

ADJUSTING THE FOCUS MANUALLY

  1. Set the FOCUS switch to MAN
  2. Rotate the focus ring and adjust the focus.
  • TIP: It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom/compose your shot recording.

PUSH AUTO FOCUS

Record the subject while pressing and holding the PUSH AUTO button. If you release the button, the setting returns to manual focusing. Use this function to shift the focus on one subject to another (Rack Focus). The scenes will shift smoothly.

ADJUSTING THE IMAGE BRIGHTNESS

You can adjust the image brightness by adjusting the iris, gain, shutter speed or by reducing the light volume with the ND Filter.

  • NOTE: You can
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