APS Sony HXR HD Camcorder Operating Guide

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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.

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.

Set the mode switch to charge
Connect the power cord to the AC Adapter/Charger
Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
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

Connect the power cord to the AC Adapter/Charger
Connect the power cord to the wall outlet
Connect the connecting cord to the AC Adapter/Charger
Set mode switch of the AC Adapter/Charger to VCR/CAMERA
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

Set the POWER switch to ON
Press the MENU button
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the icon of the desired menu is highlighted, then press the dial to select the menu.
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired menu item is highlighted, then press the dial to select the item.
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired setting is highlighted, the press the dial to select.
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).

With the camcorder powered on, press the MODE button.
Touch MANAGE MEDIA setting MEDIA FORMAT
Select the recording media to be formatted
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: {