Sony HXR-NX5R User manual

4-599-313-11(1)
®
Solid-State Memory
Camcorder
Operating Guide
HXR-NX5R
Identifying Parts and
Controls
Getting Started
Recording
Playback
Using Network Functions
Editing
Using the Menu
Troubleshooting
Additional Information

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Read this first
Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
Precautions when using the
camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following
parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the
jack covers.
bNotes
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or
waterproof. See “About handling of your
camcorder” (p. 135).
• When connecting the camcorder to another
device with communication cables, be sure to
insert the connector plug in the correct way.
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will
damage the terminal and may result in a
malfunction of the camcorder.
• Use the camcorder in accordance with the
regulations of a place where you use it.
On the LCD screen and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not available
under the current recording or playback
conditions.
• The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology, so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for
effective use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on
the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
These points are normal results of the
manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
On sunlight
• Do not record the sun or leave the camcorder
under the sun for a long time. The internal parts
of the camcorder may be damaged. If sunlight is
focused on a nearby object, it may cause a fire.
• Do not expose your camcorder’s viewfinder,
lens, or LCD screen to the sun or strong light
source for extended periods. Doing so may
cause a malfunction of the camcorder.
• Do not attempt to record the sun directly. Doing
so may cause a malfunction of the camcorder.
• Do not expose the lens to beams, such as laser
beams.
That may damage the image sensor and cause
the camera to malfunction.
On the temperature of your camcorder
and battery pack
Your camcorder has a protective function that
disables recording or playback if the temperature
of your camcorder or battery pack is beyond the
safely operable range. In this case, a message
appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
(p. 121).
On recording
• In order to stabilize memory card operation, it is
recommended that you format the memory card
when you use it with your camcorder for the
ViewfinderMicrophone (sold
separately) or
Microphone holder
Lens cover with
hood
LCD screen
White, red, blue or green point
Black point

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first time. All data recorded on the memory card
will be erased by formatting, and cannot be
recovered. Save important data on the memory
card on other media, such as a computer, before
formatting the memory card.
• Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure the picture and sound are
recorded without any problems.
• Compensation for the loss of the content of
recordings or the loss of recording opportunities
cannot be provided, even if recording or
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
the camcorder, storage media, etc., or even if
images or sounds are distorted due to the limits
of the capabilities of the camcorder.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your recordings on a
TV, a TV of the appropriate color system for the
country/region is required.
• Television programs, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the copyright laws.
• Because of the way that the image device
(CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the
following phenomena may occur.
– The subjects passing by the frame rapidly
might appear crooked depending on the
recording conditions. (This phenomenon may
be notable in displays having high motion
resolution.)
– Horizontal lines appear on the LCD screen
during recording under fluorescent lights,
sodium lamps or mercury lamps. The
phenomena can be reduced by adjusting the
shutter speed (p. 40).
Save all your recorded image data
• To prevent your image data from being lost,
save all your recorded images periodically.
To handle the recorded images on
your computer
Download software (p. 18).
Format the memory card using
[MEDIA FORMAT] if images are not
recorded or played back properly
If you continue recording and deleting images on
a memory card for a long period of time, the files
on that memory card may become fragmented. As
a result, you may not be able to record and save
images properly. If this happens, save images on a
PC, then format the memory card (p. 83).
This camcorder does not have a
function for switching the signal
format (60i/50i).
In this manual, the values for both the “60i
model” and “50i model” are described. Check the
signal format of your camcorder on the display
screen (p. 15).
About this manual
• The on-screen display in English is used for
illustrating the operating procedures. Change
the screen language before using your
camcorder if necessary.
• Design and specifications of recording media
and other accessories are subject to change
without notice.

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Table of Contents
Read this first ........................................................................................... 2
Identifying Parts and Controls .................................................................. 8
Body ..................................................................................................... 8
Wireless Remote Commander ............................................................ 14
Screen Indicators ................................................................................... 15
Step 1: Checking supplied accessories ................................................. 17
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ......................................................... 19
Step 3: Attaching the microphone, lens cover with hood, and video
light diffuser ................................................................................... 22
Step 4: Attaching the accessory shoe .................................................... 24
Step 5: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time .......... 25
Turning on the camcorder .................................................................. 25
Setting the date and time ................................................................... 25
Step 6: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder .................................. 27
Using the LCD screen ........................................................................ 27
Using the viewfinder ........................................................................... 27
Adjusting the viewfinder diopter ......................................................... 27
Switching between LCD screen display and viewfinder display ....... 28
Step 7: Inserting a memory card ............................................................ 29
Supported memory cards .................................................................. 29
Inserting a memory card .................................................................... 29
Recording ............................................................................................... 31
Recording ........................................................................................... 31
Continuous recording on the memory cards (Relay Rec) .................. 32
Recording movies using both memory card A and B (Simul Rec) .... 33
Changing the START/STOP button/handle record button setting ...... 33
Adjusting the zoom ............................................................................. 34
Adjusting the focus .................................................................................35
Using automatic focus/fixed focus temporarily (Push auto focus/
Focus hold) ......................................................................................... 35
Focusing using the focus magnifier ................................................... 35
Focusing on a distant subject (Infinite focus) .................................... 36
Focusing on a detected face (Face detection) .................................. 36
Identifying Parts and Controls
Getting Started
Recording

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Selecting the file format and recording format ........................................38
Setting the file format and recording format ...................................... 38
Setting DV MODE (DV mode) ............................................................ 38
Adjusting the brightness .........................................................................39
Adjusting the iris ................................................................................ 39
Adjusting the gain .............................................................................. 40
Adjusting the shutter speed ............................................................... 40
Adjusting the light level (ND filter) ...................................................... 41
Adjusting the color tone ..........................................................................42
Adjusting the white balance ............................................................... 42
Using Direct Menu ..................................................................................44
Audio setup ............................................................................................46
Recording sound from the internal microphone ................................ 46
Recording sound from an external audio device ............................... 47
Recording sound from a Multi Interface Shoe compatible
microphone (sold separately) ............................................................ 47
Setting the audio recording level ....................................................... 48
Setting the headphone sound ............................................................ 48
Useful functions ......................................................................................49
Shooting in dimly lit locations (Video light) ........................................ 49
Selecting suitable settings automatically (auto mode setting) ........... 50
Customizing the picture quality (Picture Profile) ................................ 51
Setting time data ................................................................................ 51
Recording with the Slow & Quick Motion function ............................. 52
Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (Last Scene
Review) .............................................................................................. 53
Assigning functions to the ASSIGN buttons ...........................................54
Playback .................................................................................................55
Playback ............................................................................................ 55
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................58
Changing the screen display ............................................................. 58
Displaying recording data (Data Code) ............................................. 58
Checking the settings in your camcorder (Status Check) ................. 59
Connecting to a monitor or a TV ............................................................60
Selecting jacks for external output ..................................................... 60
Output signal formats ......................................................................... 62
Using with a Smartphone .......................................................................65
Downloading “Content Browser Mobile” ............................................ 65
Using a smartphone as a remote controller ....................................... 65
Playback
Using Network Functions
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Connecting the camcorder to an Android smartphone equipped with
the NFC function using One-touch ..................................................... 66
Connecting without using the NFC function (Android) ....................... 67
Connecting without using the NFC function (iPhone/iPad) ................ 67
Configuring a wireless LAN .................................................................... 68
Selecting and registering an access point ......................................... 68
Registering an access point using the WPS function ........................ 68
Registering an access point using the WPS PIN method .................. 69
Registering an access point manually ............................................... 70
Changing the device name ................................................................ 71
Configuring a wired LAN ........................................................................ 72
Using the streaming function (STREAMING) ......................................... 73
Streaming formats .............................................................................. 73
Configuring streaming (preset registration) ....................................... 73
Streaming distribution ........................................................................ 73
Streaming movies using USTREAM ...................................................... 75
Configuring USTREAM authentication ............................................... 75
Using the menu .................................................................................. 75
Starting USTREAM ............................................................................. 75
Stopping USTREAM ........................................................................... 77
Using the FTP transfer function .............................................................77
Registering an FTP server .................................................................. 77
Selecting an FTP server ..................................................................... 78
Using FTP transfer .............................................................................. 78
Checking FTP transfer results ............................................................ 79
Importing a root certificate ..................................................................... 79
Resetting network settings ..................................................................... 80
Protecting movies (Protect) .................................................................... 81
Dividing a movie ..................................................................................... 81
Deleting movies ..................................................................................... 82
Formatting a memory card ..................................................................... 83
Deleting all data from the memory card completely ............................... 83
Repairing the image database file ......................................................... 84
Operating the menu ............................................................................... 85
Menu items ............................................................................................ 86
CAMERA SET menu ........................................................................... 88
REC/OUT SET menu ........................................................................... 92
AUDIO SET menu ............................................................................... 97
Editing
Using the Menu
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DISPLAY SET menu ........................................................................... 99
TC/UB SET menu ............................................................................. 102
NETWORK SET menu ...................................................................... 103
OTHERS menu ................................................................................. 105
EDIT menu ....................................................................................... 106
PICTURE PROFILE menu ................................................................. 107
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................114
Warning indicators and messages .......................................................121
Recording time .....................................................................................125
Function limitations when recording .....................................................127
Limitations for each file format ......................................................... 127
Slow & Quick Motion recording limitations ....................................... 127
Streaming supported formats ...............................................................128
USTREAM supported formats ..............................................................129
Using your camcorder abroad ..............................................................130
File/folder structure on the recording media .........................................131
Maintenance and precautions ..............................................................133
About the XAVC S format ................................................................. 133
About the AVCHD format ................................................................. 133
About memory cards ....................................................................... 133
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ............................................ 134
About handling of your camcorder .................................................. 135
Specifications .......................................................................................138
Index .....................................................................................................141
Troubleshooting
Additional Information

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Identifying Parts and Controls
Identifying Parts and Controls
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.
AHook for shoulder strap
BASSIGN6/FOCUS MAG button (p. 35)
CAccessory shoe mount (p. 24)
DMicrophone holder (p. 22)
EMulti Interface Shoe
FASSIGN7/Fn button (p. 44)
G(N mark)
• Touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to
the mark to establish a connection
with the camcorder.
• Near Field Communication (NFC) is
an international standard for short-
range wireless communication
technology.
HPower zoom lever (p. 34)
ITripod receptacles (1/4 inch, 3/8 inch)
Supports 1/4-20UNC and 3/8-16UNC
screws.
For mounting on a tripod (sold
separately, screw length 5.5 mm or
shorter)
The tripod may not be able to mount in
some orientations, depending on the
tripod specifications.
Body

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Identifying Parts and Controls
ALens (G lens)
BLens cover with hood (p. 22)
CFront recording lamp (p. 106)
Flashes when remaining capacity of the
memory card or battery becomes low.
DVideo light (p. 49)
ERemote control sensor (p. 14)
FLIGHT switch/dimmer dial (p. 49)
GInternal microphone
HASSIGN1/PEAKING button (p. 99)
IASSIGN3/IRIS PUSH AUTO button
(p. 39)
JASSIGN4/LAST SCENE button*
(p. 53)
KASSIGN5/ZEBRA button (p. 99)
LASSIGN2/HISTOGRAM button*
(p. 99)
MCH1 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE) switch
(p. 46)
NAUTO/MAN (CH1) switch (p. 46)
OAUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (p. 46)
PAUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial (p. 46)
QAUTO/MAN (CH2) switch (p. 46)
RCH2 (INT MIC/EXT/MI SHOE) switch
(p. 46)
SS&Q button (p. 52)
TPUSH AUTO/FOCUS HOLD button
(p. 35)
UFOCUS switch (p. 35)
VND FILTER switch (p. 41)
* The ASSIGN4/LAST SCENE button and
ASSIGN2/HISTOGRAM button each have a
notch (protrusion) to aid finger placement
during operation.
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AAUDIO OUT jack (p. 60)
BVIDEO OUT jack (p. 60)
CSDI OUT jack (p. 60)
DHDMI OUT jack (p. 60)
EMulti/Micro USB jack (p. 60)
FCHG (charging) lamp (p. 20)
GDC IN jack (p. 19)
HEye sensor (p. 27)
IViewfinder (p. 27)
JLarge eyecup (p. 27)
KDiopter adjustment dial (p. 27)
LCable clamper
MHandle zoom lever (p. 34)
NHandle record button (p. 31)
OINPUT2 jack (p. 46)
PINPUT1 jack (p. 46)
QINPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch
(p. 46)
RINPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch
(p. 46)
SREMOTE jack (p. 49)
The REMOTE jack connects to a video
deck or other devices used to control
playback.
TGrip belt
USTART/STOP button (p. 31)
VMulti-selector (p. 44)
WAir vents
May become warm due to heat
dissipation.
Do not block the vents when shooting.
About the cable clamper
Attaching the power cord, HDMI cable, and
other cables, inserted in the corresponding
connectors, in the cable clamper helps
prevent the cords from being disconnected.
However, not all HDMI cables are
supported.
Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued)

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Identifying Parts and Controls
Cable clamper
Power cord
HDMI cable
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AHook for shoulder strap
BFocus ring (p. 35)
CLens cover lever (p. 23)
DZoom ring (p. 34)
EIris ring (p. 39)
FGAIN button (p. 40)
GWHT BAL button* (p. 42)
HSHUTTER button (p. 40)
IAUTO/MANUAL switch (p. 39)
Ji(headphones) jack
Use headphones that have a stereo mini
jack.
KPOWER lamp
LBATT RELEASE button (p. 20)
MON/STANDBY switch (p. 25)
NBattery pack (p. 19)
OMemory card slot B/Select button/
Access lamp (p. 29)
PMemory card slot A/Select button/
Access lamp (p. 29)
QWB SET button (p. 43)
RB/A/PRESET switch (p. 42)
SL/M/H switch (p. 40)
TIRIS button* (p. 39)
To attach the shoulder strap (sold
separately)
Attach to the shoulder strap hook as
illustrated.
* The IRIS button and WHT BAL button each
have a notch (protrusion) to aid finger
placement during operation.
Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued)

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Identifying Parts and Controls
ATHUMBNAIL button (p. 55)
BPlayback buttons (PREV, PLAY*,
NEXT, STOP, PAUSE, SCAN/SLOW)
CDATA CODE button (p. 58)
DDISPLAY button (p. 58)
ELCD screen (p. 27)
FHandle zoom switch (p. 34)
GHEADPHONE MONITOR switch
(p. 48)
HVF/LCD PANEL button (p. 28)
IRear recording lamp (p. 106)
Flashes when remaining capacity of the
memory card or battery becomes low.
JSTATUS button (p. 59)
KP PROFILE button (p. 51)
LDISPLAY button (p. 58)
MMENU button** (p. 85)
NSEL/SET dial, B/bbuttons (p. 85)
OVOLUME buttons* (p. 56)
PTC/U-BIT button
Switches the LCD screen between time
code and user bits display.
QSTATUS button (p. 59)
RV/v/B/b/SET buttons (p. 85)
SMENU button (p. 85)
* The VOLUME “+” button and PLAY button
each have a notch (protrusion) to aid finger
placement during operation.
**The MENU button has a notch bar (protrusion)
to aid finger placement during operation.
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Remove the insulation sheet before using
the Wireless Remote Commander.
ADATA CODE button (p. 58)
BTC RESET button (p. 52)
CSCAN/SLOW buttons (p. 55)
D.>(PREV/NEXT) buttons
(p. 55)
EPLAY button (p. 55)
FSTOP button (p. 55)
GDISPLAY button (p. 58)
HTransmitter
ISTART/STOP button (p. 31)
JPower zoom lever
KPAUSE button (p. 55)
LMODE button
Mb/B/v/V/ENTER buttons
bNotes
• Aim the Wireless Remote Commander towards
the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.
• Point the remote sensor away from strong light
sources such as direct sunlight or overhead
lighting. Otherwise, the Wireless Remote
Commander may not function properly.
• When you are operating with the Wireless
Remote Commander supplied with your
camcorder, your video device may also operate.
In that case, select a commander mode other
than DVD2 for your video device, or cover the
sensor of your video device with black paper.
To change the battery of the Wireless
Remote Commander
1While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the
battery case.
2Place a new battery with the + side
facing up.
3Insert the battery case until it clicks into
place.
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Wireless Remote
Commander may shorten, or the Wireless
Remote Commander may not function properly.
In this case, replace the battery with a Sony
CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery
may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Wireless Remote Commander
Insulation sheet
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in
fire.
Tab
Identifying Parts and Controls (Continued)

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Identifying Parts and Controls
Screen Indicators
Upper left
Center
Upper right
Bottom
Indicator Meaning
100% Remaining battery
.INTELLIGENT AUTO
(face detection/scene
detection/camera-shake
detection) (p. 50)
SCENE SELECTION
(p. 50)
Recording format (p. 38)
Optical zoom (p. 89)
Z99 ×1.2
Z99 ×2.3
Clear image zoom (p. 89)
Digital zoom (p. 89)
Simultaneous recording
(p. 33)
Relay recording (p. 32)
Wireless LAN connection
(p. 68)
Wired LAN connection
(p. 72)
USTREAM streaming
(p. 75)
Indicator Meaning
Memory card (p. 29)
REC STBY Recording standby (p. 31)
EWarning (p. 121)
NPlayback indicator (p. 55)
Upper left Upper right
Bottom
Center
Processing
Relay recording (p. 32)
SDI/HDMI REC
CONTROL (p. 96)
Streaming (p. 73, 75)
Indicator Meaning
0min Estimated remaining
recording time
Recording/playback
media
00:00:00:00
Time code
(hour:minute:second:
frame) (p. 51)
VF/LCD PANEL (p. 28)
USTREAM audience
(p. 75)
Indicator Meaning
Face detection [ON]
(p. 36)
Peaking (p. 99)
Zebra (p. 99)
NFC active (p. 66)
Airplane mode [ON]
(p. 104)
Image stabilization (
STEADYSHOT) (p. 89)
9Manual focus (p. 35)
to Picture profile (p. 51)
F5.6 Iris (p. 39)
9dB Gain (p. 40)
100 180°Shutter speed (p. 40)
AVCHD audio format
(p. 97)
Indicator Meaning
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zTip
• Indicators may look different or appear at
different positions.
Data during recording
The date, time, and recording conditions are
recorded automatically.
You can check the data by pressing the
DATA CODE button during playback.
-2.0EV AE shift (p. 88)
Auto setting (p. 39)
n A
B White balance (p. 42)
Histogram (p. 99)
Auto slow shutter (p. 91)
Audio level display
(p. 101)
ND filter (p. 41)
Multi Interface Shoe
video light (p. 91)
Manual volume
adjustment (p. 48)
Indicator Meaning
Screen Indicators (Continued)

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder. If, for any
reason, there is something missing, contact
your Sony dealer.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
AC Adaptor (AC-L100 C) (p. 19)
Power cord (mains lead) (p. 19)
RMT-845 Wireless Remote Commander
(p. 14)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
Large eyecup (p. 27)
Lens cover with hood (p. 22)
Shoe cap
Video light diffuser (p. 23)
Accessory shoe kit (Accessory shoe (1),
Accessory shoe plate (1), screws (4))
(p. 24)
USB cable
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-F770)
IS1293 power cord for India.
Not supplied in some countries.
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Battery charger (BC-L1)
CD-ROM “Manuals for Solid-State Memory
Camcorder”
Operating Guide (2)
Software Downloads
When the unit is used with a PC
connection, download any device drivers,
plug-ins, and application software you
require from the following websites.
You can work with recorded video on a
computer, for example, combining relay-
recorded movies, using the “Catalyst
Browse” application software. For details,
see the supplied brochure.
Sony Professional products website:
U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com
Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca
Latin America
http://sonypro-latin.com
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
http://www.pro.sony.eu
Japan http://www.sonybsc.com
Asia Pacific
http://pro.sony-asia.com
Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr
China http://pro.sony.com.cn
Although the data regarding recorded
materials are stored over multiple files and
folders, you can easily handle the clips
without considering its data and directory
structure, by using the dedicated application
software.
Step 1: Checking supplied accessories (Continued)

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Getting Started
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (L series) (supplied or
sold separately) with the supplied
AC Adaptor.
bNotes
• You can use an NPF970 large capacity battery
pack (sold separately) with your camcorder.
• Do not place the battery pack anywhere hot,
such as in direct sunlight or near naked flames.
• Use the supplied AC Adaptor when powering
the camcorder from a power outlet.
1Push the battery in and slide it
down into position.
2Connect the DC plug to the DC IN
jack of the camcorder.
3Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the
wall outlet (wall socket).
Power cord
DC plug
DC IN jack
To power outlet
AC Adaptor
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4Set the ON/STANDBY switch to
STANDBY (1).
The CHG lamp lights up and charging
starts.
When charging ends
The CHG lamp turns off when the battery is
fully charged.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC
IN jack.
zTip
• You can check the remaining battery life with
the status check function (p. 59).
To remove the battery pack
Set the ON/STANDBY switch to
STANDBY (1). Press and hold the BATT
RELEASE button, and slide the battery up
and out.
To store the battery pack
If the battery pack is not in use for a while,
run down the battery and store it (p. 134).
Charging time
Approximate time (minutes) required when
you charge a fully discharged battery pack.
On the battery pack
• Always set the ON/STANDBY switch to
STANDBY (1) before changing the battery
pack.
• The CHG lamp flashes during charging, or the
Battery Info will not be correctly displayed
under the following conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out.
Using a power outlet
You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain the
AC power. While you are using the AC
Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its
charge even when it is attached to your
camcorder.
Battery pack Full charge
time
NP-F770 370
NP-F970 (sold separately) 485
BATT RELEASE button
Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)