HXR-NX70U - Video camera SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Professional video camera
Brand	Sony
Model	HXR-NX70U
HD recording format	1080/60i, 720/60p and variants (FX, FH, HQ, LP, PS) depending on version
Maximum resolution	1920 × 1080
Simultaneous recording function	Simultaneous ISO recording on internal memory and memory card
Customizable button assignment	EXPANDED FOCUS, HISTOGRAM, PHOTO buttons
Last scene review	Yes, via assigned button
Zoom speed adjustment	High speed or Low speed
Video/LCD output	Possibility to display diagonal rays and intensification
Firmware update	Yes, adds described functions
Power supply	Rechargeable battery (type not specified)
Dimensions (approx.)	200 × 200 × 400 mm
Weight (approx.)	2 kg
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft dry cloth, avoid solvents
Safety	Do not expose to moisture, use only Sony accessories
Spare parts and repairability	Contact authorized Sony after-sales service
General information	Manual available in several languages, firmware update possible

Frequently Asked Questions - HXR-NX70U SONY

What HD recording formats are available on the HXR-NX70U?

Available formats depend on the model: for HXR-NX70U/NX70N: 1080/60i FX, FH, HQ, LP, 1080/60p PS, 1080/24p FX/FH, 1080/30p FX/FH, 720/60p FX/FH. For HXR-NX70E/NX70P/NX70C: 1080/50i FX, FH, HQ, LP, 1080/50p PS, 1080/25p FX/FH, 720/50p FX/FH.

How do I activate simultaneous recording on internal memory and a memory card?

Go to MENU → [REC Setting/Media] → [Simultaneous ISO rec] and select [On] or [Act]. Note: simultaneous recording does not work with [Smooth Slow Rec] or [Golf clip].

Can I customize the EXPANDED FOCUS, HISTOGRAM and PHOTO buttons?

Yes, via MENU → [Configuration] → [General Settings] → [Assign button]. You can assign functions such as Smooth Slow Rec, Expanded focus, Histogram, etc.

How do I use the 'Last scene review' function?

First assign the [Last scene review] function to a button via [Assign button]. In movie pause mode, press this button to review the last recording. Press again to exit.

How do I adjust the zoom speed?

Go to MENU → [Camera settings] → [Zoom speed]. Choose [High speed] (same as before the update) or [Low speed] for a slower zoom.

What new output options are available after the firmware update?

In [Display output] → [Video/LCD output], you can now reproduce [Diagonal rays] and [Intensification].

Can I use simultaneous recording with Smooth Slow Rec mode?

No, simultaneous recording (Simultaneous ISO rec) is disabled when [Smooth Slow Rec] or [Golf clip] is active.

What should I do if the last scene review does not work properly?

Make sure you have not mounted the movie or removed the media after stopping recording. The function may not work with [Smooth Slow Rec] or [Golf clip].

How do I update the firmware of the HXR-NX70U?

The manual describes an update adding functions. Generally, download the firmware from the Sony website, place it on a memory card and follow the instructions in the camcorder menu.

What accessories are recommended for cleaning?

Use a soft dry cloth. Avoid solvents or chemicals. For the lens, a special optical cloth is recommended.

USER MANUAL HXR-NX70U SONY

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

• 1920×1080: [1080/30p FX], [1080/30p FH]
• 1280×720: [720/60p FX]、[720/60p FH]

New functions have been added to your camcorder by the firmware update. Introduction of these features and how to use them are described here.

Please also read "Operating Guide".

HD: Rec Format

[Frame Rate] and [Mode] MENU items change to [Format]. You can record in the following high-definition image quality (HD).

• 1080/30p, 720/60p*1
• 1080/25p, 720/50p ^*2

Touch MENLI (U) → [Rec/Media SET] → [Rec Format] → desired format → OK.

HXR-NX70U/NX70N

1080/60i FX (default setting), 1080/60i FH, 1080/60i HQ, 1080/60i LP, 1080/60p PS, 1080/24p FX, 1080/24p FH, 1080/30p FX, 1080/30p FH, 720/60p FX, 720/60p FH

HXR-NX70E/NX70P/NX70C

1080/50i FX (default setting), 1080/50i FH, 1080/50i HQ, 1080/50i LP, 1080/50p PS, 1080/25p FX, 1080/25p FH, 720/50p FX, 720/50p FH

- If you select [1080/60i FX]/[1080/50i FX], for example, movies are recorded in the following format:

• 1080: Effective scanning lines
• 60/50: Frame rate
• i: Scanning system
• FX: Recording mode

- Image sizes for newly added recording formats are as follows.

• 1920 × 1080 : [1080/30p FX], [1080/30p FH]* or [1080/25p FX], [1080/25p FH]*
• 1280 × 720 : [720/60p FX], [720/60p FH] ^1 or [720/50p FX], [720/50p FH] ^2

^1 HXR-NX70U/NX70N
^_2 HXR-NX70E/NX70P/NX70C

HD: Simul. Rec

[HD:mul. Rec] is added to MENU items, and allows for high-definition (HD) movie recording to internal memory and memory card simultaneously.

Touch MENLI (U) → [Rec/Media SET] → [Simul. Rec] → desired setting → OK.

[On] (default)	Records high-definition (HD) movies to internal memory and memory card simultaneously.
[Off]	Does not record simultaneously.

• If one of the recording media used becomes unable to continue recording during simultaneous recording, the other recording media continues recording without pause.

• You cannot use simultaneous recording with [Smooth Slow Rec] or [Golf Shot].

• When [H:rmul. Rec] is set to [On], you cannot shoot still images.

• When [HDnul. Rec] is set to [On], remaining battery indicator accuracy may be lower. Actual battery usage time may be shorter compared to when set to [Off].

Assign Button

[Assign Button] is added to MENU items, and allows you to assign functions to the EXPANDED FOCUS, HISTOGRAM, and PHOTO buttons.

1 Touch MENU) → [Setup] → [General Settings)] → [Assign Button].
2 Touch the button you want to assign a new function to.
3 Touch the desired function to assign → OK.

The following functions can be assigned to the EXPANDED FOCUS, and HISTOGRAM buttons:

---- (no function), Smooth Slow Rec, Golf Shot, Expanded Focus, Intelligent Auto, Tele Macro, SteadyShot, Color Bar, Histogram, Zebra, Peaking, Marker, Data Code, Last Scene Review

The following functions can be assigned to the PHOTO button:

---- (no assigned), Photo, Expanded Focus, Last Scene Review

Last Scene Review

You can review the most recently recorded movie.

1 Assign the [Last Scene Review] function by the Assign Button function, as described above.

2 Press the assigned button while in movie standby mode.

• Press the assigned button again to finish reviewing.
• If you edit the movie or remove the recording media after you stop recording, the Last Scene Review function may not work correctly.
• You cannot use the Last Scene Review function with [Smooth Slow Rec] or [Golf Shot].

Zoom Speed

[Zoom Speed] is added to MENU items, and allows you to set the zoom drive speed.

Touch MEINIU) → OK	→ [Camera Settings)] → [Zoom Speed] → desired setting
[High Speed](default)	Sets a fast drive speed. (Zoom speed as before upgrade)
[Low Speed]	Sets a slower drive speed.

Additional output items of Disp Output

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When you select MENU item [V-Out/Panel] in [Disp Output], [Zebra] and [Peaking] can be output.

Français

-1080/25p, 720/50p *2

-1280×720 : [720/60p FX], [720/60p FH] * ou [720/50p FX], [720/50p FH] *

^*_1 HXR-NX70U/NX70N

^*2 HXR-NX70E/NX70P/NX70C

Enr. Simultané

- 1080/25p, 720/50p ^*2

-1080/25p, 720/50p *2

Toque MENJNU) → [AJUS. Grab/Soporte] → [EHórmato Grab] → el formato deseado → OK.

HXR-NX70U/NX70N

1080/60i FX (ajuste predeterminado), 1080/60i FH, 1080/60i HQ, 1080/60i LP, 1080/60p PS, 1080/24p FX, 1080/24p FH, 1080/30p FX, 1080/30p FH, 720/60p FX, 720/60p FH

HXR-NX70E/NX70P/NX70C

1080/50i FX (ajuste predeterminado), 1080/50i FH, 1080/50i HQ, 1080/50i LP, 1080/50p PS, 1080/25p FX, 1080/25p FH, 720/50p FX, 720/50p FH

-1080/25p, 720/50p *2