HXR-NX3D1U

NXCAM 3D Compact Camcorder

The HXR-NX3D1U, a Double Full HD 3D Camcorder Offering

Professionals a New Level of Flexibility and Workflow Convenience

A Compact 3D Camcorder for Professionals

The HXR-NX3D1U is an extremely compact, ready to shoot 3D camcorder, weighing only approx. 1150g.

(w/Hood, w/Battery, w/Microphone, w/XLR adaptor)

Until now, shooting 3D movies with a 3D rig involved difficult, time-consuming alignment adjustment for each

scene. It was also hard to produce 3D videos with a small budget. With the HXR-NX3D1U, simply adjusting left-

right disparity, without spending time adjusting the left and right lenses, is all that's required to shoot 3D

footage. Providing a fast simple and, inexpensive way for 3D video production, this new camcorder opens the

door to a whole new world of 3D content possibilities. Boasting exceptional flexibility with its compact and

lightweight design to enable 3D shooting at camera angles that were never possible before, the HXR-NX3D1U

is the ideal sub camera in a 3D production system.

Inside the HXR-NX3D1U's compact body there are two separate

cameras each featuring a high quality SONY G lens and a high-

sensitivity, back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor. High-quality,

1920x1080 Full HD left and right images enable recording of

incredibly realistic 3D movies.

Double “Sony Lens G” and Double “Exmor R” CMOS sensors

Optical SteadyShot w/Active Mode and 10x Optical Zoom (34.4-344mm) in 3D

One of the most important considerations during 3D shooting is

obtaining stable images to prevent audience discomfort during

viewing. The HXR-NX3D1U features the Optical SteadyShot w/Active

Mode with 3-way camera shake stabilizing technology that smoothes

out up/down, left/right and rolling motion when shooting in 3D.

Capturing stable 3D images with minimal shake is possible even for

hand-held shooting.

When shooting in 3D, the HXR-NX3D1U lets you zoom from 34.4mm to

344mm (35mm equivalent). Frame composition while zooming is also

possible just like in 2D shooting.

3D Shooting with Two Parallel Cameras

The HXR-NX3D1U features two parallel lenses mounted 31mm apart.

(the inter-axial distance is 31mm) Disparity adjustment can be

performed to change the read-out areas of the left and right CMOS

sensors so that they are closer together or further apart. This lets you

control perceived 3D depth and the proximity of regions of interest to

a virtual screen. Disparity adjustment is also possible during shooting

using the manual dial. Moving a region of interest closer to the virtual

screen enables shooting of comfortable 3D images with the desired

feeling of depth.

*When capturing 3D images, the minimum shooting distance is 80cm (at wide-

angle setting)

inter-axial distance

of 31mm

Double “Sony Lens G” Double “Exmor R” CMOS Sensors

The HXR-NX3D1U’s glassless 3D LCD lets you preview high-quality 3D images while shooting.

Switching between 2D and 3D display is also possible. On top of that, a separate display

mode for left or right images, and an L/R composite mix of left and right images are also

available for easier confirmation of disparity.

User-Selectable HDMI output format: Frame Packing and Side by Side

Multi-Format Recording (3D 60i/50i/24p & 2D 60p/60i/50p/50i/25p/24p)

Output from the HXR-NX3D1U’s HDMI jack to a 3D TV is selectable between Frame Packing with

Full HD output of alternate left and right images, and Side by Side with output of horizontally

compressed left and right images packed into a single frame. Select the Frame Packing mode

for a 3D TV (Sony BRAVIA) and the Side by Side mode for a professional 3D monitor.

Connection is also possible via an HDMI-HD-SDI converter to enable compatibility with a wide

range of 3D monitors.

Compatible with a wide range of formats, the HXR-NX3D1U enables 1080/60i/ 50i/24p 3D

recording and 1080 60p/60i/50p/50i/25p/24p 2D recording.

3.5” Xtra Fine LCD™ display (1229K) Providing

User-Selectable 2D or Glassless 3D Viewing

3D LL+R MIX R

Large Capacity, Internal 96GB Memory and

Memory Stick/SD Multi Card Slot

The HXR-NX3D1U has a 96GB internal memory, enabling extended recording in 3D mode for

approximately 7.5 hours. And there’s a multi-card card slot that lets you record video images

on Memory Sticks and SD Cards. You can also use these convenient recordable media to

copy data from the internal memory.

Approximate Recording Time

STD MOVIE

Dolby Digital 2ch (Unit:min)

SD/STD 9M (HQ)

1 GB Memory Card 10

2 GB Memory Card 25

4 GB Memory Card 55

8 GB Memory Card 110

16 GB Memory Card 225

32 GB Memory Card 460

Internal Memory (96 GB) 1435

HD MOVIE

Linear PCM 2ch (Unit:min)

3D / HD PS (28M) HD FX (24M) HD FH (17M) HD HQ (9M) HD LP (5M)

1 GB Memory Card 4 4 6 10 15

2 GB Memory Card 8 10 10 20 35

4 GB Memory Card 15 20 25 45 70

8 GB Memory Card 35 40 55 90 145

16 GB Memory Card 70 80 110 185 295

32 GB Memory Card 145 170 225 375 590

Internal Memory (96 GB) 450 530 705 1170 1850

Note: The recording time is approximate. The Maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. The recording time may vary depending on the recording conditions, subjects.

Side by Side

Output

HDMI to

HD-SDI converter

HD-SDI

input

3D monitor

(Side by Side setting)

Single 3D Recording File for Easy Editing and 2D NLE Compatibility

Content Management Utility enables conversion of MVC to left and right channels

Easy workflow is an important consideration when creating 3D footage. The HXR-NX3D1U uses

Multi-View Coding (MVC) to record left and right channel clips as a single file. Sony Vegas Pro

10.0d offers native import support for MVC video files, so footage can be directly handled as

3D clips to enable import of left and right channel clips together. By eliminating the need for

time-consuming pairing, this provides an extremely simple workflow.

And Vegas Pro 10.0e provides the ability to adjust, edit, preview, and output stereoscopic 3D

Blu-ray Disc and 3D media with side-by-side, top/bottom, or line-alternate encoding.

The supplied Content Management Utility 2.1 software also enables conversion of MVC video

files to 2D AVC files with independent left and right channels. With these capabilities the

HXR-NX3D1U is ready for a wide range of workflows.

Support is scheduled to enable conversion of MVC footage recorded with the HXR-NX3D1U to

Cineform codec using the popular Cineform Neo3D/Neo as a Codec Plug-In for 3D editing.

MVC file

(L/R channel include)

Vegas Pro 10.0e support to

import MVC files

Content Management Utility System Requirements

• Microsoft

Windows

XP Service Pack3 (32 bit), Windows Vista

Service Pack2 (32 bit / 64 bit), Windows

• Intel

Core™2 Duo 2.80 GHz (for AVCHD playback)

• 1 GB of RAM

• 100 MB available hard-disk space for installation

• 1024 x 768 display

The detachable handle has an ergonomic design that is

comfortable and compact. Two balanced XLR audio inputs are

built in with phantom power and attenuation options that

professional shooters require for clean sound quality. Default

audio settings for XLR recording are highlighted in green for easy

reference in the field in order to reduce operator error under

difficult lighting conditions.

The ECM-XM1 shotgun microphone mounted on top of the

handle provides audio recording performance similar to larger

shoulder-mounted ENG style cameras.

XLR Adaptor with Selectable Phantom Power and ECM-XM1 Shotgun Microphone

Enabling High-Quality Linear PCM Recording

Important shots can be backed up by copying footage directly

from the HXR-NX3D1U to an external hard disk drive (sold

separately) without the need for a computer. The HXR-NX3D1U

can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for

playback on a 3D HDTV, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s

handy 3D playback features.

1. Direct Copy is compatible with USB media that meets the following requirements

• USB media that meets the USB2.0 requirement.

• For external HDD or USB memory under 2TB, an AC powered external HDD is recommended.

• USB media formatted in the FAT32 file system. In the case when USB media is not in FAT32 file system, reformatting is required and all data will be erased.

Note: There may be cases when USB media is not compatible with the Direct Copy function.

2. When using Direct Copy the camcorder needs to be connected to AC power.

3. Using VMC-UAM1(supplied) cable when the HXR-NX3D1U is connected to External HDD.

4. Connection via USB-hub is not supported.

External HDD

Direct Copy to External HDD without a PC

Accessories

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™

MS-HX32A

(32 GB, 16 GB, 8 GB)

Memory Stick PRO Duo™

MS-MT32G

(32 GB, 16 GB, 8 GB, 4 GB, 2 GB)

SD / SDHC Memory Card

SF-32N4

(32 GB, 16 GB, 8 GB, 4 GB, 2 GB)

SF-32NX

(32 GB, 16 GB, 8 GB)

AC Adaptor/Charger

AC-VQV10

(AC 100 V – 240 V)

Battery Charger

BC-TRV

(AC 100 V – 240 V)

Rechargeable Battery Pack

NP-FV70

(6.8 V / 14.0 Wh / 2060 mAh)

NP-FV100

(6.8 V / 26.5 Wh / 3900 mAh)

Accessory Kit

ACC-V1BP

(Include NP-FV100 and AC-VQV10)

Accessory Kit

ACC-VA1BP

(include NP-FV70, BC-TRV,

RM-VD1 etc)

Speciﬁcations

General

Mass (w/ Battery) 745g (Approx.)

(w/Hood, w/ Battery,

w/Microphone,

w/ XLR unit )

1,150g (Approx.)

Dimension (W x H x D) (w/ Battery) 86.5×79.0×148.5mm, 3 1/2×3 1/8× 5 7/8inch (Approx.)

(w/Hood, w/ Battery,

w/Microphone,

w/ XLR unit )

124.5×165.5×262.5mm, 5×6 5/8×10 3/8inch (Approx.)

Power requirements Power Requirements

(AC adaptor / Battery)

8.4V/6.8V

Power consumption LCD - normal brightness

(HD FX)

4.0W

LCD - normal brightness

(3D)

5.4W

Operating temperature 0 to +40 deg C (+32 to +104 deg F)

Storage temperature -20 to +60 deg C (-4 to +140 deg F)

Battery operating time Continuous recording

time

190min (HD), 140min (3D)

Recording format Video Format 3D HD 3D HD : MPEG-4 MVC/H.264 AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible

2D HD 2D HD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible

STD MPEG-2 PS

Audio Format 3D HD/

2D HD

Linear PCM/Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz

STD Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz

Recording frame rate*

3D HD 3D (28Mbps) 1920 x 1080/(60i,50i,24p)/16:9

2D HD PS (28Mbps) 1920 x 1080/(60p,50p)/16:9

FX (24Mbps) 1920 x 1080/(60i,50i,25p,24p)/16:9

FH (17Mbps) 1920 x 1080/(60i,50i,25p,24p)/16:9

HQ (9Mb ps) 1440 x 1080/(60i,50i)/16:9

LP (5 Mbp s ) 1440 x 1080/(60i,50i)/16:9

STD SD (9 Mbp s ) 720 x 480/60i or 720 x 576/50i /16:9, 4:3

Recording / Playback time 145min (MS 32GB, 3D, LPCM)

170min (MS 32GB, HD FX, LPCM)

450min (Int. memory 96GB, 3D, LPCM)

530min (Int. memory 96GB, HD FX, LPCM)

Zoom ratio Sony G Lens, 10x (optical in 3D), 12x (optical in 2D)

Focal length f = 2.9mm - 29mm (equivalent to 34.4mm - 344 mm (16:9 in 3D)*

f = 2.9mm - 34.8mm (equivalent to 29.8mm - 357.6mm (16:9 in 2D)*

Focus Full range auto/Manual

Image stabilizer Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)

Camera Section

Imaging device 1/4 type ExmorR CMOS with ClearVid pixel array

Pixel Gross:Approx. 4,200K

Video Actual:Approx. 1,990K (16:9)

Minimum illumination 3 lux (Low LUX mode, 1/30 (60p or 60i) 1/25 (50p or 50i) shutter 2D only),

11 lux (Standard mode)

Shutter speed

1/8 - 1/1,000 (Manual Shutter Speed Control)

Iris F1.8 - F3.4

Slow & Quick Motion function (2D only) 240 fps (fixed, 60i), 200 fps (fixed, 50i) as Smooth Slow Rec

*The picture quality is degraded.

(fps : Field per Sec.)

White balance Auto, outdoor (5,800K), indoor (3,200K), One-push (Touch panel)

Inputs/Outputs

Mic input Stereo mini jack (x 1) ø3.5mm

Audio input XLR 3-Pin (female) (x2), LINE / MIC / MIC+48V selectable

A / V Output A / V Remote connector

Component Video Output A / V Remote connector

USB USB device, Mini-AB / Hi-Speed (x 1)

Headphone output Stereo mini jack (x 1) ø3.5mm

HDMI output HDMI mini connector (x 1)

Monitoring

Built-in LCD monitor 8.8cm (3.5 type, aspect ratio 16:9) 1,229,760 dots (2D 2562x480)

2D / 3D view selectable

Bulit-In Microphone

2ch Stereo microphone

Recording Media

Internal Memory 96GB

Type Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,Memory Stick PRO-HG

Duo HX

SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Card*

Supplied Accessories

AC Adaptor, Power code, Rechargeable Battery Pack, Microphone, Wind Screen, XLR

Adaptor, Lens hood, USB cable (mini-B), Component A/V cable, A / V connecting

cable, USB Adaptor cable (for external HDD), Wireless Remote Commander, HDMI

cable (typeC), Application Software (CD-ROM)

Dimensions

86.5 (3 1/2)

124.5 (5)

79.0 (3 1/8)

165.5 (6

5/8)

262.5 (10 3/8)

148.5 (5 7/8)

Supplied Accessories

Unit: mm (inches)

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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

The values for weight and dimension are approximate.

Sony and Sony logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

G Lens, Exmor, InfoLITHIUM, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo,

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo are registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

AVCHD and AVCHD logo are trademarks of

Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation

in the United States and other countries.

Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

SD, SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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*1 Due to variable bitrate,28Mbps is the maximum bitrate for 3D mode and HD PS mode , 24Mbps for HD FX mode. The average bitrate is started for

FH,HQ and LP modes.

*2 The focal length is when SteadyShot mode is in Active mode Off.

*3 Class 4 or faster.