Brand: SONY
Category: Camcorder
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for PXW-Z200/HXR-NX800
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:40 p.m.
Warranty Information
SONY's liability is limited; consult the EULA for specific terms and conditions.
- Basic Operation Procedure: Describes the basic shooting procedure for the camera.
- Recommended Memory Cards: Provides information about the memory cards supported by the unit.
- Support Information: Basic information about the camera, accessories, and troubleshooting FAQs.
- Monitor & Control Help Guide: Application for remote camera control and clip management.
- Preparation: Includes power supply, using battery packs and AC adaptors, and switching the unit on/off.
- Basic Configuration: Setting date/time, accessibility, basic operation, shooting mode, and recording format.
- Attaching Devices: Instructions for attaching microphones, LCD hoods, lens hoods, and eyecups.
- Adjusting the LCD Monitor: Covers adjusting angle, brightness, and magnifying the display.
- Adjusting the Viewfinder: Covers adjusting angle, brightness, and switching between LCD/viewfinder.
- Using Memory Cards: Details on inserting, ejecting, initializing, and checking remaining recording time.
- Shooting: Covers adjusting zoom, focus, brightness, white balance, image stabilization, and audio settings.
- Using Shooting Functions: Direct menu, assignable buttons, slow & quick motion, auto framing, recording to both cards, video signal monitor, gamma display, and clip flags.
- Proxy Recording: Information on proxy recording and uploading clips.
- Shooting with the Desired Look: Selecting, importing, customizing, saving, and deleting looks.
- Connecting to a Network: Network functions, using "Monitor & Control", connecting to the internet (wireless, USB tethering, wired LAN), and using Creators' App.
- Transferring Files: Preparing, selecting, transferring clips automatically, and using secure FTP.
- Playback: Thumbnail screen structure, playing clips, and clip operations.
- Changing Settings: Menu list, full menu operations, character string entry, locking/unlocking the menu, and using the screen reader.
- Configuring Full Menu Functions: Accessing and configuring various menu options (User, Edit User, Shooting, Project, Paint/Look, TC/Media, Monitoring, Audio, Thumbnail, Technical, Network, Maintenance, ISO/Gain, AGC Limit, Video Format/Quality/Bit Rate).
- Using External Devices: Connecting to monitors/recorders, using remote controllers (mobile device, LANC, Bluetooth), and using a computer.
- Output Formats: SDI/HDMI output connector output formats.
- Appendix: Troubleshooting, error/warning messages, items saved in files, block diagrams, licenses, and specifications.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Trouble | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The unit does not turn on. | The battery pack is not charged or is depleted. | Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one. |
| The unit does not turn on. | The AC adaptor is not connected properly. | Connect the AC adaptor securely. |
| Recording is not possible. | The memory card is full. | Replace the memory card or delete unnecessary files. |
| Recording is not possible. | The memory card is not inserted correctly. | Insert the memory card properly. |
| The recorded image is distorted. | The memory card is damaged or not compatible. | Use a compatible memory card. Replace the memory card if it is damaged. |
| The audio is not recorded. | The microphone is not connected properly. | Connect the microphone securely. |
| The audio is not recorded. | The audio input is set incorrectly. | Check the audio input settings. |
| The screen is flickering. | Shooting under fluorescent lighting. | Adjust the shutter speed or frame rate, or use a different lighting source. |
| The unit is overheating. | The air outlet is blocked. | Ensure the air outlet is not covered. |
| The touch panel is unresponsive. | The screen is dirty or wet. | Clean the screen. |
| The touch panel is unresponsive. | Using fingernails or pointed objects. | Use your fingertip to touch the screen. |