Sony HXR-NX30N Operating Manual

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HXR-NX30U/NX30N
4-425-005-11(1)
Table of contents
Getting started
Recording/Playback
Advanced operations
Editing
Saving images with an
external device
Customizing your camcorder
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  • Page 1 4-425-005-11(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-NX30U/NX30N...
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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  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)  INPUT2 jack (42) ...
  • Page 10 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.
  • 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 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].
  • 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.
  • 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) ...
  • Page 28 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 Events Event name 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 ...
  • 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 [1080/60p  automatically for the recording ], [1080/60i ] or [720/60p ], 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 [1080/24p ], for example, Selecting the recording format movies are recorded with following format. You can select the recording format 1080: Effective scanning lines  24: 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 iris Select the desired image size. priority mode 16:9 Image Size Changing IRIS parameter changes the For selecting the still image size. range that is in focus. ( 24.1 M ) ( 18.1 M ) 16:9 ( 12.3 M )
  • Page 40: Shooting Images With The Shutter Speed Priority Mode

    Shooting images with the Controlling the image settings Shutter Speed priority mode manually with the MANUAL dial You can express the movement of a moving It is convenient to make manual subject in various way by adjusting the adjustments using the MANUAL dial, shutter speed.
  • Page 41: Audio Setup

    Audio setup XLR Adaptor To assign the menu item to the MANUAL dial Press and hold MANUAL down for a few seconds. [Dial Setting] screen appears. Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the item to be assigned. Built-in microphone MIC input jack Select the method for inputting sound Select [RESET] to reset the items adjusted...
  • Page 42: Using The Supplied Microphone

    Selecting a sound source Using the supplied microphone  INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch Attach the XLR Adaptor when you use the  INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch supplied microphone (ECM-XM1). You can record monaural sound with the super- directional microphone. Selecting a sound source level ...
  • Page 43: Adjusting The Recording Level

    Adjusting the recording level Using an external audio device You can adjust the recording level input Set as follows when you use a microphone from the INPUT1 /INPUT2  jacks. other than the supplied microphone or an You cannot adjust the recording level of the external audio device (mixer, etc.).
  • Page 44: (Gps)

    Recording information on your location (GPS) Notes When the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/  MIC+48V) switch  or  is set to LINE, the The camcorder records information on input level is fixed to +4dBu. Even if you reset the location when movies or photos are the ATT switch, the input level does not change.
  • Page 45 If you do not want to record location Notes In the following situations, the current location  information of the camcorder shown on the map may be  [Setup]  Select different from the actual location. The margin of error can be as wide as several hundred General Settings] ...
  • Page 46: Playing Images On A Tv

    Playing images on a Notes Connection methods and the image quality Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as  viewed on the TV screen differ depending well. on what type of TV is connected, and the Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power ...
  • Page 47: Using The Built-In Projector

    Using the built-in projector When your TV is monaural (When You can use a flat surface such as a wall as your TV has only one audio input a screen to view recorded images using the jack) built-in projector. Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack...
  • Page 48 When you use the wireless remote  Adjust the focus of the projected commander, use /// to move the image using the PROJECTOR selection frame and press ENTER to start FOCUS lever. playing the framed item. To turn off the projector, press ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 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.
  • 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).
  • 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 [1080/60i ...
  • 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.
  • 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 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  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  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 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 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 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 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 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  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 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 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 Format TC/UB Disp You can select the frame mode.
  • Page 80: Edit/Copy (Items For Editing)

    Edit/Copy (Items for editing) Notes See “Using menus” (p. 58) on the operation. Even if the time code advances in the [Rec  Run] mode, the time code may not be recorded Delete sequentially in the following cases. When the recording format is changed. ...
  • Page 81  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 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 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 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 The clock may not be adjusted to the correct  Daylight Savings/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

    The following menu items return to the  The supplied Wireless Remote default settings when you switch among movie Commander does not function. recording, photo recording and playback Set [Remote Ctrl] to [On] (p. 85). modes.  Fader] Insert a battery into the battery holder with ...
  • Page 89: Lcd Screen/Viewfinder

    (p. 15). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall The buttons on the touch panel quickly outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony disappear. dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. Set [Display Setting] to [On] (p. 84).
  • Page 90: Recording

    The data file name is not indicated The imaging field looks different. correctly or flashes. The imaging field may look different  The file is damaged. depending on the condition of your  The file format is not supported by your camcorder.
  • Page 91 There is a time difference between the The subjects passing by the screen very point when START/STOP is pressed and fast appear crooked. the point that the recording movie is This is called the focal plane phenomenon.  started or stopped actually. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 92: Playback

    The time code is not recorded in is indicated on a thumbnail. sequence. The image database file may be damaged.  The time code may not be recorded   Check the database file by touching sequentially if you change the settings of [Rec/Media SET] ...
  • Page 93: Playback On The Tv

    Copying/Connecting to other A photo cannot be captured from a devices movie. The recording media where you want to save  photos is full. Images are not copied correctly. You cannot copy images using the HDMI  Playback on the TV cable.
  • Page 94: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators

    If the problem (Warning indicator pertaining to persists even after you have tried a couple memory card) of times, contact your Sony dealer or local Slow flashing authorized Sony service facility. In this case, Free spaces for recording images are running ...
  • Page 95 Description of warning messages (Warning indicator pertaining to the external media device) If messages appear on the screen, follow the The image database file may be damaged. instructions.   Check the database file by touching [Rec/Media SET]  [Repair Img. DB F.]  Recording media the recording medium.
  • Page 96 There is no HD movie management Buffer overflow. Writing to the media was information. Create new information? not completed in time. You cannot record or play back movies You have performed recording and erasing   because no high definition image quality (HD) operations repeatedly, or a memory card that movie management information exists.
  • Page 97 Use a memory card recommended for your Copying movies/photos   camcorder (p. 24). Contact your Sony dealer. Data protected.  You tried to delete protected data. Release the  Do not eject the memory card during protection of the data.
  • Page 98: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos

    Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos The recording and playback time will be shorter  depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder. “HD” stands for high definition image quality, and “STD” stands for standard Playing time definition image quality.
  • Page 99: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos

    (50) (100) (210) (420) Notes The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable  When using a Sony memory card.  time. Notes Memory card The recordable time may vary depending on the  recording and subject conditions and [ High definition image quality (HD) Format] (p.
  • Page 100 The number of recordable photos of memory  card may vary depending on the recording conditions. Notes The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and  the image processing system allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. On bit-rate and recording pixels The bit-rate, pixels and aspect ratio of each ...
  • Page 101: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad On TV color systems Power supply Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder. You can use your camcorder in any System Used in countries/regions using the AC Adaptor NTSC Bahama Islands, Bolivia, supplied with your camcorder within the Canada, Central America, AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
  • Page 102: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions World time difference About the AVCHD format Time-zone Area setting differences What is the AVCHD format? Lisbon, London The AVCHD format is a high definition +01:00 Berlin, Paris digital video camera format used to record +02:00 Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul a high definition (HD) signal using efficient +03:00 Nairobi...
  • Page 103: About Gps

    In underground locations, locations Data recorded in AVCHD format other than  surrounded by dense trees, under an elevated the above mentioned cannot be played on your bridge, or in locations where magnetic fields camcorder. are generated, such as near high voltage cables.
  • Page 104: About The Memory Card

    On the geographic coordinate On the memory card adaptor system When using memory card with memory card  compliant device inserting memory card The “WGS-84” geographic coordinate system  into memory card adaptor, make sure the is used. memory card is inserted facing in the correct direction.
  • Page 105: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    This product does not support 8-bit parallel We recommend charging the battery pack in an   ambient temperature of from 10 C to 30 C data transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data transfer the same as with “Memory Stick PRO (50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp Duo”...
  • Page 106: About X.v.color

    About x.v.Color XLR Adaptor x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC when a tripod is  standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark attached to the of Sony. camcorder xvYCC is an international standard for color ...
  • Page 107 In this case, an checked by a Sony dealer before operating it indicator appears on the LCD screen or the any further. viewfinder (p. 94).
  • Page 108 If moisture condensation has occurred  We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.  Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without Genuine Sony accessories may not be available  turning it on. in some countries/regions. Note on moisture condensation ...
  • Page 109 In this case, replace the battery with in microphone. a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. On Wireless Remote Commander LCD screen Remove the insulation sheet before using the ...
  • Page 110 Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Settings]  [Calibration]. Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens.
  • Page 111 To clean the projector lens Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth such as a  cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth. Even if you delete all movies and still Stubborn stains may be removed with a soft ...
  • Page 112: Specifications

    Audio recording system: 0 lx (lux) (NIGHTSHOT is set to [On]) Linear PCM 2ch (48 kHz 16-bit) The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid Dolby Digital 2ch (48 kHz 16-bit) and the image processing system allow Dolby Digital Stereo Creator employed...
  • Page 113 Average power consumption: Capacity During camera recording using the Typical: 14.0 Wh (2 060 mAh) microphone (ECM-XM1), the viewfinder at Minimum: 13.0 Wh (1 960 mAh) normal brightness: Type: Li-ion HD: 3.9 W STD: 3.7 W Design and specifications of your camcorder and During camera recording using the accessories are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 114 On trademarks All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of “NXCAM” logo is a trademark of Sony  their respective companies. Furthermore,  and Corporation.  are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
  • Page 115: Screen Indicators

    Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select HDR- CX210E as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the Bottom contents of source code.
  • Page 116 Indicators and their positions are approximate Center  and may differ from what you actually see. Indicator Meaning Some indicators may not appear, depending on  Slideshow Set your camcorder model. NightShot (37) Warning (94)  Playback mode (31)  Right Indicator Meaning...
  • Page 117: Index

    Index GPS ..........44 GPS Information ......84 Abroad ........101 Data Code ......21, 82 GPS Setting ........85 Active Interface Shoe ...7, 108 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 ......41, 72 Audio Format ......74...
  • Page 118 Micref Level .........74 Microphone .........12 Saving images on an external UB Preset ........79 Mirror mode .......28 media device........53 UB Time Rec .......80 Scene Selection ......69 Moisture condensation ....108 USB ..........16 Screen indicators ....26, 115 Movies ..........25 USB Adaptor Cable ....53 SD card .........24 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ....102 USB Connect .......84...
  • Page 120 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan ...

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