Canon XF400, XF405, VIXIA GX10, XF4005 Instruction Manual

4K Camcorder

PUB. DIE-0518-000

Instruction Manual

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Introduction

Trademark Acknowledgements

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• Wi-Fi Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• WPS as used on the camcorder’s settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected
Setup.

• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• JavaScript is a trademark or registered trademark of Oracle Corporation, its affiliates or subsidiaries in the
United States and other countries.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.

• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.

• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding
MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a
personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide
MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.

COPYRIGHT WARNING

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be
contrary to copyright laws.

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Highlights of the XF405 / XF400

The Canon XF405 / XF400 4K Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal
in a variety of situations. The following are just some of the many functions featured in the camcorder.

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4K Recording

Advanced sensor and image processor

The camcorder is equipped with a 1.0-type CMOS
sensor that captures video at an effective pixel count
of approximately 8.29 megapixels (3840x2160). The
video is then processed by the state-of-the-art dual
DIGIC DV 6 image processing platform. This allows
the camcorder to excel in low-light situations and
achieve improved image stabilization.

Wide zoom lens

The camcorder features a 15x optical zoom lens
with a focal length at full wide angle of 25.5 mm
(35 mm equivalent), offering superb wide-angle
shooting capability.

Convenience and Functionality

Emphasis on versatility

This camcorder has features to make it usable as a
main camera but is also small enough to be very
portable. The advanced image stabilization (A 61)
will let you shoot in a variety of situations in the field.
The handle unit is removable so you can attach it to
enjoy additional audio options and infrared
functionality, or remove it when you need improved
portability.

Manual controls at your fingertips

The focus/zoom ring helps you achieve the focus
you are looking for. You can easily change the ring's
functionality so that you can operate the zoom. You
can also assign certain frequently used functions to
a customizable button and adjust those functions
with the accompanying dial (A 93). Additionally,
the camcorder also features 5 assignable buttons
on the camcorder and one onscreen assignable
touch button to which you can assign a variety of
functions to access them with ease (A 94).

Infrared recording

Record in darkness using infrared recording
(A 88). With the built-in infrared light on the handle
unit, you can record nocturnal animals in their
natural environment or other such scenes.

SD card recording options

The camcorder can record 4K video in MP4 format
on an SD card. It is equipped with 2 SD card slots,
allowing you to use dual recording (A 47) to record
the same clip on two SD cards, or relay recording to

automatically switch to the other SD card when the
one being used is full. Dual recording is a convenient
way to create a backup of your recordings, while
relay recording effectively extends the available
recording time.

Network functions

You can connect the camcorder to a Wi-Fi or wired
(Ethernet) network. This allows you to control the
camcorder remotely from a connected network
device using the Browser Remote application
(A 123) and to easily transfer files to a remote FTP
server using the FTP protocol (A 131).

Time code options

The time code generated by the camcorder can be
output from the SDI OUT terminal (m only) or
HDMI OUT terminal in order to synchronize it with
other external devices. A user bit code (A 76) can
also be output with the output signal.

Dual Pixel CMOS AF

The camera features Dual Pixel CMOS AF
technology for improved autofocus functions
(A 49). In addition to continuous AF, AF-boosted
MF lets you focus manually most of the way and let
the camcorder finish focusing automatically. With
AF-boosted MF the camcorder does not perform
unreliable focus adjustments, resulting in a smoother
focusing operation than with continuous AF. The
camcorder can also focus automatically on people's
faces and track moving subjects while keeping them
in focus (A 54).
Even while focusing manually, the newly-added Dual
Pixel Focus Guide function (A 50) serves as a
visual, intuitive guide that you can use to check if the
image is in focus and the required adjustment, if it is
not. This can be very helpful to ensure you always
get amazingly sharp 4K video.

(A 113)

(A 74)

Creativity and Artistic Expression

Special recording modes (A 48, 87)

When you make recordings, you can change the
recording frame rate to achieve a fast or slow motion
effect. Alternatively, you can use pre-recording to
record 3 seconds before you decide to start
recording, helping you capture those hard-to-catch

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opportunities.

A 73)

Looks (

You can adjust various aspects of the picture, such
as the color depth, sharpness and brightness, to
create a desired "look". If you prefer, you can use
one of the preset looks offered. The [Wide DR] look,
for example, applies a gamma curve with a very
wide dynamic range and an appropriate color
matrix.

Other Features

• Battery packs compatible with Intelligent System
give you an estimate (in minutes) of the remaining
recording time.

• Compatibility with the optional GP-E2 GPS
Receiver to geotag your recordings (A 90).

• Multiple image stabilization options (A 61) to
match your recording conditions.

• Compatibility with the optional RC-V100 Remote
Controller (A 89) when you need a professional
level of remote control far surpassing that of the
supplied wireless controller.

• Clear, adjustable LCD panel (A 24) and
adjustable viewfinder (A 24) for ease of use
regardless of the recording angle.

Tab le of Contents

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1. Introduction 9

About this Manual 9

Conventions Used in this Manual 9

Supplied Accessories 11
Names of Parts 12

Camcorder 12
Handle Unit 17
WL-D89 Wireless Controller 18

2. Preparations 19

Preparing the Power Supply 19

Using a Battery Pack 19

Preparing the Camcorder 22

Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit 22
Attaching the Handle Unit 22
Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap 23
Using the Viewfinder 24
Using the LCD Screen 24
Adjusting the Grip Belt and Using Straps 25
Wireless Controller 26
Using a Tripod 27

Basic Operation of the Camcorder 28

Turning the Camcorder On and Off 28
Changing the Camcorder's Operating Mode 29
Using the MENU Button and Joystick 29

Date, Time and Language Settings 30

Setting the Date and Time 30
Changing the Language 31
Changing the Time Zone 31

Using SD Cards 32

Compatible SD Cards 32
Inserting and Removing an SD Card 33
Initializing an SD Card 34
Selecting the SD Card for Recordings 34

Using the Menus 35

FUNC Menu 35
Setup Menus 36

3. Recording 39

Recording Video and Photos 39

Preparing to Record 39
Basic Recording 40
Reviewing the Latest Clip Recorded 41
Using the Fan 42
Onscreen Displays 42

Video Configuration: Resolution, Bit Rate and

Frame Rate 46

Selecting Internal Recording 46
Selecting the Resolution and Bit Rate 46
Selecting the Frame Rate 46

Dual Recording and Relay Recording 47
Slow & Fast Motion Recording 48
Adjusting the Focus 49

Manual Focus 49
AF-Boosted MF 52
Continuous AF 53
Changing the AF Frame Size 53
Face Detection & Tracking 54

Zooming 56

Using the Focus/Zoom Ring 56
Using the Zoom Rockers 57
Using the Supplied Wireless Controller or an

Optional Remote Controller 59
Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls 59
Digital Tele-Converter 60

Image Stabilization 61

Dynamic IS or Standard IS 61
Powered IS 61

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 63
Shooting Modes 64

Programmed AE (’)64
Shutter Priority AE (‚)64
Aperture Priority AE (“)65
Manual Exposure (n)65
Special Scene Modes 66

Adjusting the Exposure 67

Exposure Lock (AE Lock) 67
Touch Exposure 67
Exposure Compensation 68
Backlight Correction 68
Zebra Pattern 69

ND Filter 70

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White Balance 71
Using Looks 73
Setting the Time Code 74

Selecting the Time Code Mode 74

Setting the User Bit 76
Recording Audio 77

Selecting the Audio Recording Format 77
Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels 78
Connecting an External Microphone or External

Audio Input Source to the Camcorder 79

Selecting the Audio Input Source for Audio

Channels 80
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level 81
Advanced Microphone Settings 83

Using Headphones 85
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 86

Recording Color Bars 86
Recording an Audio Reference Signal 86

Pre-Recording 87
Infrared Recording 88
Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote

Controller 89

Using the Optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver 90

4. Customization 93

CUSTOM Dial and Button 93
Assignable Buttons 94

Changing the Assigned Function 94

Assignable functions 95

Saving and Loading Camcorder Settings 96

Saving Camcorder Settings 96
Loading Camcorder Settings 96

5. Playback 97

Basic Playback 97

The Playback Index Screen 97

Changing the Index Screen 98
Playing Back Recordings 98
Playback Controls 99
Adjusting the volume 100
Displaying Clip Information 100

Clip and Photo Operations 101

Deleting Clips and Photos 101
Trimming Clips 102
Copying Clips and Photos 103
Recovering Clips 104

6. External Connections 105

Video Output Configuration 105

Video Output Configuration by Terminal (Internal

Recording Priority) 105

Video Output Configuration by Terminal (External

Recording Only) 106

Connecting to an External Monitor or

Recorder 107

Connection Diagram 107
Recording Video Using an External Recorder 107
Connecting an External Monitor 108

Audio Output 110

Selecting the Audio Channels 110

Working with Clips on a Computer 111

7. Network Functions 113

About the Network Functions 113
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 115

Camera Access Point 116
Connecting in Infrastructure Mode 117
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 118
Searching for Access Points 119
Manual Setup 120

Connecting to a Wired (Ethernet) Network 121
Selecting a Network Connection and Changing

Network Settings 122

Selecting a Network Connection 122
Changing Network Settings 122

Browser Remote: Controlling the Camcorder from

a Network Device 123

Setting Up Browser Remote 123
Starting Browser Remote 124
Using Browser Remote 126

FTP File Transfer 131

Setting Up the FTP Server and Transfer

Settings 131

Transferring Clips (FTP Transfer) 132

8. Additional Information 133

Menu Options 133

FUNC Menu 133
Setup Menus 134

Troubleshooting 141

List of Messages 145

Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions 149
Maintenance/Others 153
Optional Accessories 154
Specifications 156
Reference Tables 159

Charging Times 159
Approximate Recording Time on an SD Card 159
Approximate Recording Times with a Fully

Charged Battery Pack 159

Index 161

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Introduction

Operating modes:

Position of the POWER switch: shooting (CAMERA) or playback (MEDIA) mode.
For details, refer to Turning the Camcorder On and Off (A 28).

Position of the mode switch. For details refer to Changing the Camcorder's
Operating Mode (A 29).

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About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon XF405 / XF400. Please read this manual carefully before you use the
camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to
Troubleshooting (A 141).

Conventions Used in this Manual

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

• A: Reference page number within this manual.

• m: Text and/or illustrations that apply only to the model indicated in the icon.

• The following terms are used in this manual:
“Memory card” refers to an SD, SDHC or SDXC card.
“Screen” refers to the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.
“Clip” refers to a single movie unit recorded with a single recording operation (for example, from the point when
the REC button is pressed to start recording until it is pressed again to stop).
“Network device” refers to a device (like a smartphone or tablet) connected to the camcorder via Wi-Fi or
through a wired network using the (Ethernet) terminal.

• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Unless indicated
otherwise, illustrations refer to the m. Some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to
read.

• Operating mode icons: A shaded icon (like ) indicates that the function described can be used in the
operating mode shown; a non-shaded icon (like ) indicates that the function cannot be used.

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About this Manual

This indicates to press the
MENU button.

Brackets [ ] indicate text as it appears on the
camcorder's screen (menu options, onscreen
buttons, messages, etc.).

This arrow indicates a deeper
level in the menu hierarchy or
the next step in a procedure.

1 Select [Internal/External Rec].

> [3 ! Recording Setup] > [Internal/External Rec]

2 Touch [v Internal Rec Priority] and then touch [X].

The menu page number is given
only for main procedures.

• The following style is used to represent menu selections. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus,

refer to Using the Menus (A 35). For a summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to Menu
Options (A 133).

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Supplied Accessories

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:

Supplied Accessories

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CA-946 AC Adapter

(incl. power cord)

Lens hood with lens barrier Lens cap WL-D89 Wireless Controller

BP-828 Battery Pack Microphone holder unit

(incl. screws)

(incl. CR2025 lithium button

battery)

Handle unit (incl. screws)

Quick Guide

Names of Parts

1

78 9 10 11

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45 6

Names of Parts

Camcorder

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1 ND FILTER +/– buttons (A 70)
2 PRE REC (pre-recording) button (A 87)/

Assignable button 3 (A 94)

3 u (review recording) button (A 41)/

Assignable button 4 (A 94)
4 Lens barrier switch (A 39)
5Lens hood (A 23)
6 Focus/Zoom ring (A 49, 56)

7 CUSTOM (customizable) dial (A 93)
8 CUSTOM (customizable) button (A 93)
9 Focus/Zoom ring switch (A 49, 56)
10 INFRARED switch (A 88)
11 DISP (onscreen display) button (A 42)/

BATT. INFO (battery information) button (A 21)

Names of Parts

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5

6

8

10

11
12

7

9

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1 Exhaust ventilation outlet (A 42)
2 Built-in speaker (A 100)
3 SD CARD (open the SD card compartment

cover) switch (A 33)
4 Air intake vent (A 42)
5 Lens hood release button (A 23)
6 Grip belt (A 25)

7USB terminal (A 90)
8 HDMI OUT terminal (A 107)
9 (Ethernet) indicator (A 121)
10 (Ethernet) terminal (A 121)
11 MIC terminal (A 79)
12 m SDI OUT terminal (A 107)

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Names of Parts

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1

2

3

8
9

10

4

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5

6

1 Joystick (A 29)/SET button (A 29)
2 MENU button (A 29, 36)
3 Remote sensor (A 27)
4 AF/MF button (A 49)/

Assignable button 1 (A 94)

5 POWERED IS button (A 61)/

Assignable button 2 (A 94)
6 LCD touch screen (A 24)
7 Viewfinder (A 24)
8 Dioptric adjustment lever (A 24)
9 Strap mount (A 25)

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14

15

13

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10 MAGN. (magnification) button (A 52)/

Assignable button 5 (A 94)
11 REC (start/stop recording video) button (A 39)
12 Battery attachment unit (A 19)
13 Serial number
14 REMOTE terminal

For connecting the optional RC-V100 Remote

Controller (A 89) or commercially available

remote controllers.
15 × (headphones) terminal (A 85, 110)
16 DC IN terminal (A 19)

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23 4 5

Names of Parts

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6

1 Handle attachment unit (A 22)
2 POWER/CHG (battery charging) indicator

(A 19)
3 Power switch (A 28)
4 Cold shoe/Handle attachment unit (A 22)
5 Built-in stereo microphone (A 77)

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10 11

6ACCESS indicator (A 39)
7 Zoom rocker (A 56)
8 Mode switch (A 29)
9 SD card compartment cover (A 33)
10 SD card slot 2 (A 33)
11 SD card slot 3 (A 33)

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Names of Parts

2134

1 Socket for tripod's anti-rotation pin
2 Tripod socket (A 27)
3 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 20)
4Eye cup (A 24)

Handle Unit

1

7

8 9 10 11 12 13

14

234

5

6

Names of Parts

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1 Cold shoe
2 Handle zoom rocker (A 57)
3 REC button's lock (C) lever (A 41)
4 REC (start/stop recording video) button (A 39)
5 – (audio level) dials for CH1 (left) and CH2

(right) (A 82)
6 Audio level switches: for CH1 (left) and CH2

(right) (A 81)
7 Audio input selection switches: for CH1 (left)

and CH2 (right) (A 80)

Microphone Holder Unit (A 22, 79)

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8 INPUT terminals (XLR): INPUT 1 (right), INPUT 2

(left) (A 79)
9Infrared light (A 88)
10 Tally lamp (A 40)
11 Audio controls cover (A 81)
12 Handle unit front screw (A 22)
13 Handle unit rear screws (A 22)
14 INPUT 1 (left) / INPUT 2 (right) switches

(audio source selection) (A 80)

2

3

1 Microphone lock screw
2 Microphone holder
3 Microphone cable clamp

Names of Parts

WL-D89 Wireless Controller

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1 START/STOP button (A 39)

Same as the REC button on the camcorder,
used to start/stop recording video.

2 G (open the index selection screen) button

(A 98)
3 MENU button (A 36)
4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (A 42)
5 SET button

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1
2

8

3

4

9

5

10

6

Ñ (stop) button (A 98)

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7 PHOTO button (A 40)
8 Zoom buttons (A 59)
9 Navigation buttons (Í/Î/Ï/Ð)
10 Ò (play/pause) button (A 98)

Preparations

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햶

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Preparing the Power Supply

You can power the camcorder using a battery pack or directly using the supplied AC adapter. If you connect the
AC adapter to the camcorder while a battery pack is attached, the camcorder will draw power from the power
outlet.

Using a Battery Pack

You can power the camcorder using the supplied BP-828 Battery Pack or the optional BP-820 Battery Pack.
Both battery packs are compatible with Intelligent System so you can check the approximate remaining battery
usage time (in minutes) on the screen. For more accurate readings, when using a battery pack for the first time,
charge it fully and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted.

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge battery packs using the supplied CA-946 AC Adapter.

1 Make sure the power switch is set to OFF.
2 Connect the AC adapter's DC plug to the camcorder's DC IN

terminal.
3 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
4 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

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5 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

• Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit
and slide it forward until it clicks in place.

Preparing the Power Supply

햷

POWER/CHG (battery charging) indicator

햸

-

1

햸

햸

-

3

햸

-

4

햸

햲

햳

6 Charging will start.

• The POWER/CHG indicator will illuminate in red while the
battery is charging. The indicator will go out when charging is

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completed. If the POWER/CHG indicator starts flashing, refer to
Troubleshooting (A 141).

7 When charging has completed, disconnect the AC adapter in the

order shown in the illustration.

To remove the battery pack

1 Slide the BATTERY RELEASE switch in the direction of the arrow

and hold it pressed down.

2 Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out.

Preparing the Power Supply

IMPORTANT

NOTES

• Do not connect to the AC adapter any product that is not expressly recommended for use with this
camcorder.

• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. After you turn off the camcorder,
important data is updated on the SD card. Be sure to wait until the green POWER/CHG indicator goes out.

• When using the AC adapter, do not fix it permanently to one place as this may cause a malfunction.

• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied AC adapter to voltage
converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,
etc.

• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C. If either the ambient
temperature or the battery pack’s temperature is outside the range of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C, charging will not
start.

• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.

• If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the POWER/CHG indicator
has gone out before restoring the power supply.

• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the AC adapter so the battery pack
will not be consumed.

• For approximate charging times and recording times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to the Reference
Tabl es (A 159, 159).

• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day
before, to ensure a full charge.

• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.

• For handling precautions regarding the battery pack, refer to Battery Pack (A 151).

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Checking the Remaining Battery Charge

With the camcorder turned off, press the BATT. INFO button to display for about 5 seconds a screen showing
the approximate battery charge level and an estimate of the remaining recording time. Note that if the battery
charge is too low, the battery information screen may not appear.

Preparing the Camcorder

IMPORTANT

Preparing the Camcorder

This section covers the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the handle unit and lens hood,
and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen.

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• Be careful not to drop the camcorder when attaching, removing or adjusting the various accessories. Using a
table or other stable surface is recommended.

Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit

Use a commercially available Phillips head ("crosshead") screwdriver
to attach the microphone holder unit to the handle unit with the two
supplied screws.

Attaching the Handle Unit

The camcorder is functional even if you remove the handle unit. However, to use the INPUT terminals (A 79),
infrared light (A 88) and tally lamp (A 40), the handle unit must be correctly attached to the camcorder.

1 Align the handle unit with the handle attachment unit and

then slide the handle unit forward until it is in place.

2 Firmly tighten the front and rear screws.

• To tighten the rear screws you can use a coin or similar object.

Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap

햲

햳

Lens hood release
button

While recording, the supplied lens hood with lens barrier is
effective for reducing stray light that can be the cause of lens
flare and ghost images. Additionally, closing the lens barrier
can help prevent fingerprints and dirt accumulation on the
lens.
To carry/transport the camcorder or store it after use,
remove the lens hood and place the lens cap back on the
camcorder.

1 Remove the lens cap.

• The lens cap and lens hood cannot be used
simultaneously.

2 Place the lens hood on the front of the lens so that

the groove on the lens hood is aligned with the top of
the lens (
until it stops with a click

• Be careful not to deform the lens hood.

• Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread.

햲), and then turn the lens hood clockwise

(햳).

Preparing the Camcorder

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To remove the lens hood

1Press and hold the lens hood release button and turn

the lens hood counterclockwise.

2 Place the lens cap back on the lens.

Preparing the Camcorder

NOTES

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햴

Dioptric adjustment
lever

180°

90°

Using the Viewfinder

Adjust the position of the viewfinder to a comfortable angle. You can also adjust the diopter, if necessary.

1 Pull out the viewfinder and adjust the viewing angle.

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2 Turn on the camcorder (A 28).

3Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment lever.

• Make sure you keep the eye cup attached when using the camcorder.

• If you wear glasses, you may find the viewfinder easier to use if you flip back
the outer edge of the eye cup toward the camcorder body.

Using the LCD Screen

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward and 180
degrees toward the lens.

Preparing the Camcorder

NOTES

• You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the [£ Display Setup] > [LCD Brightness] and

[LCD Backlight] settings in the setup menus. When the camcorder is on, you can also press and hold the DISP
button for more than 2 seconds to change the [LCD Backlight] setting between [ Normal] and
[Bright].

• Adjusting the brightness does not affect the brightness of recordings.

• Making the screen brighter with the [LCD Backlight] setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery
pack.

• When the LCD panel is rotated 180 degrees toward the subject, you can set [£ Display Setup] >
[LCD Mirror Image] in the setup menus to [i On] to flip the image horizontally so it shows a mirror image of
the subject.

• For details about how to take care of the LCD screen and viewfinder, refer to Handling Precautions (A 150),
Cleaning (A 153).

• About the LCD and viewfinder screens: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may
occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and
does not constitute a malfunction.

Adjusting the Grip Belt and Using Straps

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Fasten the grip belt.

• Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom rocker with
your index finger, and the REC button with your thumb.

Preparing the Camcorder

Ta b

To attach an optional WS-20 Wrist Strap To attach an optional SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap

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Wireless Controller

First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller.

1Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery

holder.

2 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up.

3Insert the battery holder.

Preparing the Camcorder

NOTES

To u se the wireless controller

Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor
when you press the buttons.

• You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless
controller from the front of the camcorder.

• When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless
controller, or when it can only be operated at very close range, replace the battery.

• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or
direct sunlight.

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Using a Tripod

You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use tripods
with mounting screws longer than 6 mm as this may cause damage
to the camcorder.

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

NOTES

mode mode

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Turning the Camcorder On and Off

The camcorder has two basic modes: CAMERA ( ) mode for making recordings or MEDIA ( ) mode for

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playing back recordings. Select the operating mode using the power switch.

To turn on the camcorder

Set the power switch to CAMERA for mode (A 39) or
MEDIA for mode (A 97).

To turn off the camcorder

Set the power switch to OFF.

• When you turn on the camcorder, the POWER/CHG indicator will illuminate in green. You can set [B System

Setup] > [POWER LED] in the setup menus to [j Off] so the power indicator does not illuminate.

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Joystick/SET button

When making a menu selection, push the joystick to move the
orange selection frame in the menu. Then, press the joystick
itself (in the manual, "press SET") to select the menu item
indicated by the orange selection frame.

MENU button

Press the button to open the setup menus and then press again
to close the menu after adjusting desired settings.

Changing the Camcorder's Operating Mode

In mode, you can further select the camera mode to match your shooting style.

(Auto) mode

Set the mode switch to N. With this mode, the camcorder takes care of all the settings
while you concentrate on recording. This operating mode is suitable if you just prefer not to
bother with detailed camcorder settings.

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(Manual) mode

Set the mode switch to n. With this mode, you can enjoy full access to menus, settings and
advanced functions.

Using the MENU Button and Joystick

You can navigate some of the camcorder’s menus and screens using the MENU button and joystick instead of
using the touch screen.

Date, Time and Language Settings

NOTES

Date, Time and Language Settings

Setting the Date and Time

You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder

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before you can start using it. The [Date/Time] screen will
appear automatically when the camcorder’s clock is not set.

Operating modes:

1 Turn on the camcorder.

• The [Date/Time] screen will appear.

2 Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours or minutes).

• You can also push the joystick (ÏÐ) to move between the fields.

3 Touch [Í] or [Î] to change the field as necessary.

• You can also push the joystick (Ý) to change the field.

4 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the same way.

5 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y] or [D.M.Y] to select the date format you prefer.

• You can also push the joystick to select the desired button and press SET to confirm. The same is true for
the rest of the steps in this procedure.

• In some screens, the date will be displayed in short form (numbers instead of month names or only the day
and month), but it will still follow the order you selected.

6 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it unselected to use 12-hour clock (AM/PM).

7 Touch [OK] to start the clock and close the setup screen.

• With the following settings, you can change the time zone, date and time also after the initial setup. You can
also change the date format and clock format (12 or 24 hours).

-[ System Setup] > [Time Zone/DST]

-[ System Setup] > [Date/Time]

• When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may be
completely exhausted and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium
battery (A 152) and set the time zone, date and time again.

Date, Time and Language Settings

Changing the Language

The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 27 languages. Some settings and
onscreen displays will be displayed in English, regardless of the language setting.
The following procedure is explained using only the touch screen and an abbreviated notation explained in the
following section. For a detailed explanation, refer to Using the Menus (A 35).

Operating modes:

1 Select [Language H].

> [B ! System Setup] > [Language H]

2 Touch the desired language and then touch [OK].

3 Touch [X] to close the menu.

Changing the Time Zone

Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is Paris. In addition, the camcorder is able to
retain the date and time of an additional location. This is convenient when you travel so that you can set the
camcorder to match the time of your home location or that of your travel destination.
The following procedure is explained using only the touch screen and an abbreviated notation explained in the
following section. For a detailed explanation, refer to Using the Menus (A 35).

Operating modes:

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1 Select [Time Zone/DST].

> [B ! System Setup] > [Time Zone/DST]

2 Touch ["] to set the home time zone, or [#] to set the time zone of your destination when you are

traveling.

3 Touch [Ï] or [Ð] to set the desired time zone. If necessary, touch [$] to adjust for daylight saving

time.

4 Touch [X] to close the menu.

Using SD Cards

IMPORTANT

NOTES

Using SD Cards

The camcorder records clips and photos on commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards1. The camcorder
has two SD card slots and you can use two SD cards (in the manual, "SD card A" and "SD card B") to record on
both simultaneously or to automatically switch to the other SD card when the SD card in use is full (A 47).

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Initialize SD cards (A 34) using the [Complete Initialization] option when you use them with this camcorder for
the first time.

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The SD card is used also to save menu settings files.

Compatible SD Cards

The following types of SD cards2 can be used with this camcorder. For the latest information about SD cards
tested for use with this camcorder, visit your local Canon Web site.

SD card type:

UHS Speed Class

SD Speed Class

2

As of June 2017, the clip recording function has been tested using SD cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk.

3

UHS and SD Speed Class are standards that indicate the minimum guaranteed data transfer rate of SD cards.
To record 4K clips with a resolution/bit rate of [3840x2160 (150 Mbps)] (A 46) or using slow & fast motion recording (A 48),
we recommend using SD cards rated UHS Speed Class U3.

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SD cards SDHC cards SDXC cards

Speed Class U1 Speed Class U3

• About SDXC cards: You can use SDXC cards with this camcorder but SDXC cards are initialized by the
camcorder using the exFAT file system.

- When using exFAT-formatted cards with other devices (digital recorders, card readers, etc.), make sure that

the external device is compatible with exFAT. For more information on compatibility, contact the computer,
operating system or card manufacturer.

- If you use exFAT-formatted cards with a computer OS that is not exFAT-compatible, you may be prompted

to format the card. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss.

• After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing clips (if the SD card is fragmented), you may notice slower
writing speeds to the card and recording may even stop. In such case, save your recordings and initialize the
card with the camcorder using the [Complete Initialization] option. Be sure to initialize SD cards especially
before shooting important scenes.

• Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all SD cards.

Inserting and Removing an SD Card

IMPORTANT

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1 Turn off the camcorder.

• Make sure the POWER/CHG indicator is off.

2 Open the SD card compartment cover.

• Slide the SD CARD switch all the way in the direction of the
arrow to open the cover.

3Insert the SD card straight, with the label facing away

from the right side of the camcorder (the side with the air
intake vent), all the way into one of the SD card slots until
it clicks.

• You can also use two cards, one in each SD card slot.

• To remove an SD card, make sure the ACCESS indicator is
off and then push the card once to release it. When the SD
card springs out, pull it all the way out.

4 Close the SD card compartment cover.

• Do not force the cover closed if the SD card is not correctly
inserted.

Using SD Cards

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ACCESS (SD card access) indicator

SD card access indicator SD card status

Red (on or flashing) Accessing the SD card(s).

Off

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to do so may result
in permanent data loss.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not open the SD card compartment cover.

- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.

• Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing an SD card. Inserting or removing a card with the
camcorder on may result in permanent data loss.

• SD cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting an SD card facing the wrong
direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the SD card as described in step 3.

• SD cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure of the
card’s content. To write-protect the SD card, set the switch to the LOCK position.

• If you set [ System Setup] > [ACCESS LED] to [j Off], the ACCESS indicator will not illuminate.

Neither SD card is being accessed or no SD cards are
inserted in the camcorder.

Using SD Cards

IMPORTANT

Initializing an SD Card

Initialize SD cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a card to
permanently delete all the recordings it contains.
The following procedure is explained using only the touch screen and an abbreviated notation explained in the

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following section. For a detailed explanation, refer to Using the Menus (A 35).

Operating modes:

1 Power the camcorder using the AC adapter.

• Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed.

2 Select [Initialize] for the desired SD card.

> [3 "* Recording Setup] > [Initialize 8] > [6 Mem. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B] > [Initialize]

* Page ! in mode.

• In the initialization screen, touch [Complete Initialization] to physically erase all the data rather than just clear
the file allocation table of the SD card.

3 Touch [Yes].

• If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] to cancel the initialization while it is
in progress. You can use the SD card but all data will be erased.

4 When the confirmation message appears, touch [OK] and then touch [X].

• Initializing an SD card will permanently erase all recordings. Lost data cannot be recovered. Make sure you

save important recordings in advance (A 111).

• Depending on the SD card, the complete initialization may take up to a few minutes.

Selecting the SD Card for Recordings

You can select the SD card on which clips and photos will be recorded.
The following procedure is explained using only the touch screen and an abbreviated notation explained in the
following section. For a detailed explanation, refer to Using the Menus (A 35).

Operating modes:

1 Select [Recording Media].

> [3 ! Recording Setup] > [Recording Media]

2 Touch the desired SD card ([6 Mem. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B]) for recording clips

([v Rec Media for Movies]) and/or photos ([{ Rec Media for Photos]).

3 Touch [X].

• After closing the menu, the icon of the SD card selected for recording clips will appear on the screen.

Using the Menus

NOTES

FUNC menu in mode

Using the Menus

The camcorder's functions can be adjusted from the setup menus, accessed by pressing the MENU button, or
from the FUNC menu, accessed by touching or selecting the onscreen [FUNC] button. For details about the
available menu options and settings, refer to Menu Options (A 133).
Throughout the rest of this manual, functions are explained using touch operations but menu settings can be
equally accessed using the joystick and SET button. The following procedures explain how to use both methods.
If necessary, refer back to this section for details on using the joystick.

FUNC Menu

In mode, the FUNC menu offers a quick way to control various shooting related functions such as white
balance, exposure, focus, etc. Available functions are more limited in mode.

To u se the touch panel

1 Touch [FUNC] on the shooting screen.

2 Touch the icon of the desired function on the left

column.

• If necessary, touch [ ]/[ ] to scroll up/down.

3 Touch the icon of the desired setting on the bottom

row.

4 Touch [X] to close the FUNC menu or [L] to return

to the left column.

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To u se the joystick

1 On the shooting screen, push the joystick to select [FUNC] and then press SET.

2Push the joystick (Ý) to select the desired icon from the left column and then press SET.

3Push the joystick (Þ) to select the desired icon from the bottom row and then press SET.

• To select a value from an adjustment dial, first push the joystick (Î) to highlight the dial in orange and then
(Þ) to select the desired value.

4 Select [X] to close the FUNC menu or [L] to return to the left column.

• From the left column, push the joystick (Ð) to select the [X] icon and then press SET. From the bottom
row, push the joystick (Í) once and then (Þ) to select the desired icon.

• Depending on the selected function, other buttons, adjustment dials, and other controls may appear on the
screen. These are explained in the respective section of the manual.

Using the Menus

Setup Menus

Following is a step-by-step explanation of how to select a typical option from the setup menus. Some menu
items may require additional steps. Such operations will be explained in the respective section of the manual.
For brevity's sake, references to menu settings throughout the manual may be abbreviated as follows:

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> [B ! System Setup] > [Language H] > Desired option

To u se the touch panel

1Press the MENU button.

2 Touch the icon of the desired setup menu from the top row.

• In the example, the B icon, corresponding to the [System Setup] menu.

3 Touch the desired menu item ([Language H], in the example).

• If the desired menu item does not appear in the menu page displayed, drag your finger left/right to scroll
through other menu pages.

• For main procedures, the page number may be given in the manual (!, in the example). If you know the
page number, you can touch the number icon on the top left of the screen to open directly the desired menu
page.

4 Touch the desired setting option and then touch [X] to close the menu.

• You can touch [L] to return to the previous menu page.

To u se the joystick

1Press the MENU button.

2Push the joystick (Þ) to select the icon of the desired setup menu.

• In the example, the B icon, corresponding to the [System Setup] menu.

• If one of the icons in the top row is not selected when you open the menu, first push the joystick (
move the orange selection frame to one of the icons.

Ý) to

3Push the joystick (Ý) to select the desired menu item ([Language H], in the example) and then

press SET.

• If the desired menu item does not appear in the menu page displayed, push the joystick (Þ) to scroll
through other menu pages.

• For main procedures, the page number may be given in the manual (!, in the example), making it easier to
find the desired menu page.

4Push the joystick (Ý) to select the desired setting option and then press SET.

5Press the MENU button to close the menu.

• You can push the joystick to highlight the [L] button and press SET to return to the previous menu page.
You can also highlight the [X] button and press SET to close the menu.

NOTES

• You can use the MENU button on the supplied wireless controller to open the setup menus.

•Touching [X] or pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu.

• Unavailable items may appear grayed out.

Using the Menus

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Using the Menus

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Recording

Lens barrier switch

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Recording Video and Photos

This section explains the basics of recording clips* and photos. For details on recording audio, refer to Recording
Audio (A 77).

Before making important recordings for the first time, make test recordings using the video configuration(s) you
plan to use to check that the camcorder operates correctly. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer
to Troubleshooting (A 141).

* "Clip" refers to a single movie unit recorded with a single recording operation.

Operating modes:

Preparing to Record

1 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (A 19).

2Insert a card into an SD card slot.

• To use relay recording or dual recording (A 47), insert SD

cards into both slots.

3 Open the lens barrier.

• Set the lens barrier switch to OPEN.

4 If you need to use the viewfinder, pull it out and adjust it,

as necessary.

• You can use the dioptric adjustment lever and tilt the
viewfinder 45 degrees upward.

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Recording Video and Photos

IMPORTANT

Onscreen
assignable button

or

Basic Recording

When you use mode to shoot video and take photos, the camcorder will automatically adjust various
settings for you. In mode, you can manually adjust the focus, exposure and many other settings according
to your needs and preferences.

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You can also start/stop recording video remotely using Browser Remote on a connected network device
(A 123, 127).

1 Set the mode switch to the desired position.

•Set it to N ( mode) or n ( mode),

according to how you want to use the
camcorder.

2 Set the power switch to CAMERA.

To record video

Press the REC button to begin recording.

• During recording, Ü will appear on the screen.

Additionally, if the handle unit is attached to the
camcorder, the tally lamp will illuminate.

• Press the REC button again to stop recording. Ü
will change to Ñ and the clip will be recorded on
the card selected for recording clips. The tally lamp
will also go out.

• You can also press the REC button on the handle unit or the START/STOP button on the supplied wireless
controller.

To t a ke photos

Touch the onscreen assignable button (A 94).

• By default, the [ Photo] function is assigned to the onscreen assignable button.

•A green g icon will appear at the bottom of the screen. Also, at the upper right of the screen, {Ð will
appear with the icon of the card selected for recording photos.

• You can also press the PHOTO button on the supplied wireless controller.

When you have finished recording

1 Set the lens barrier switch to CLOSED to close the lens barrier.
2 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.
3 Set the power switch to OFF.
4 Close the LCD panel and return the viewfinder to its retracted position.

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is illuminated in red. Failing to do so may result
in permanent data loss or damage to the card.

- Do not open the SD card compartment cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.

• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (A 111), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall
not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.

Recording Video and Photos

NOTES

NOTES

• The REC button on the handle unit has a lock lever to prevent accidental operation. Set the lock lever to C in

cases such as when you do not want a recording inadvertently paused or do not plan to use this REC button.
Return the lever to its previous position to enable use of the REC button again.

• If the camcorder switches to the other SD card while recording video due to the relay recording function

(A 47), the two parts (before/after the switch) will be recorded as separate clips. With the software Data
Import Utility, you can join clips recorded on different SD cards and save them on a computer as a single clip
(A 111).

• When recording clips on an SDHC card, the video (stream) file in the clip will be split approximately every 4 GB.
Playback with the camcorder will be continuous.

• The maximum continuous recording time of a single clip is 6 hours. After that, a new clip will be created
automatically and recording will continue as a separate clip.

• When recording in bright places, it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the viewfinder or
adjust the brightness of the screen (A 25).

• When you need to record for a long time with the camcorder set on a tripod, you can close the LCD panel and
use only the viewfinder in order to save power when using a battery pack (A 24).

Reviewing the Latest Clip Recorded

You can review the last 4 seconds of the last clip recorded with the camcorder without switching to mode.
While reviewing the clip, there will be no sound from the built-in speaker.

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1 Record video.
2 After you finish recording a clip, press the u button.

Recording Video and Photos

IMPORTANT

Using the Fan

The camcorder uses an internal cooling fan to reduce the camcorder’s internal heat.

1 Select [Fan].

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2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].

Options

[k Automatic]: The fan runs while the camcorder is not recording and it is automatically turned off while the

[i On]: The fan runs at all times. Use this default setting in most cases.

• While the fan is running, the exhaust vent will emit warm air.

• Be careful not to obstruct in any way the fan's air vents (A 13).

> [B ! System Setup] > [Fan]

camcorder is recording video (while the
the internal temperature of the camcorder is too high, the fan will be activated automatically (in
that case, ` will appear next to the b icon). When the camcorder’s temperature has
decreased sufficiently, the fan will be turned off. Use this setting when you do not want the
camcorder to pick up the fan's operating sound.

Ü icon appears at the top of the screen). However, if

Onscreen Displays

Refer to this section for an explanation of the various screen displays that appear in mode. The onscreen
displays that actually appear at any time will vary depending on the current menu settings and operating mode.

Recording Video and Photos

Continuous AF frame – always in
white (A 53)
AF-Boosted MF frame – in yellow:
manual adjustment range; in white:
automatic adjustment range (A 52)

Face detection:
Main subject (A 54)

Face detection:
Other face detection frames

Tra c k ing : D uri n g tracking (A 54)

Tracking: Subject selection

AF frames

Depending on the focus function used and AF frame size setting (A 53), you may see some of the following AF
frames.

Top o f the screen

Icon/Display Description

N mode (A 29)
’, ‚, “, n, H, I, Q, K,

L, M, R, S, T

; Infrared recording (A 88)

00:00:00:00 Time code (A 74)
Ñ, Ü (in red) Recording operation (A 39)

z Pre-recording (A 87)

¯,°,± (in yellow) Image stabilization (A 61)
è, é, ê, ë (in white),

ë (in yellow), (in red)

000 min

{Ð6, {Ð7

(in red), (in red)

Shooting mode (A 64)

Ñ – record standby, Ü – recording

Remaining battery charge (A 19)
The icon shows an estimate of the remaining charge. The remaining recording time is displayed, in
minutes, next to the icon.

• When is displayed, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

• Depending on the conditions of use, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately.

Photo recorded (A 40)

• When (or ) is displayed, the photo cannot be recorded because of a problem with the SD
card.

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Left side of the screen

Icon/Display Description

=, Infrared light (A 88)
F00 Aperture value (A 65, 65)

1/00000 Shutter speed (A 64, 65)

AE ±0 0/0 (in orange) Exposure compensation (A 68)
±0 0/0 (in orange) Exposure lock (A 67)

00.0dB Gain value (A 65)

00.0dB (value in orange) AGC limit (A 63)

ND 1/00 ND filter (A 70)

D,@
000m

}, ~ Face detection & tracking (A 54)

Focus (A 49)

• While adjusting the focus, the estimated focusing distance will be displayed next to the icon.

Recording Video and Photos

Icon/Display Description

¼, É, , , White balance (A 71)

, Look (A 73)

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O, N Peaking (A 51)

z, { Zebra pattern (A 69)

REC`, STBY` Recording command (A 107)
`, b Fan operation and temperature warning (A 42)

Backlight correction (A 68)

GPS signal (A 90): continuously on – satellite signal acquired; flashing – satellite signal not
acquired.

• Only when the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is connected to the camcorder.

Digital tele-converter (A 60)

• When the camcorder’s internal temperature rises above a certain level, b will appear in yellow. If
the temperature rises further, b will appear in red.

• When ` appears in red, this indicates a fan-related warning (A 146).

Right side of the screen

Icon/Display Description

6 000h00m, 7 000h00m,
6 End, 7 End (icon in red)

(in red), (in red) No SD card or cannot record on the SD card.

, Relay recording (A 47)

ø (m only), ù External recording mode (A 107)

t,
00bit

0000x0000 Resolution (A 46, 107)
¿, ¾ Frame rate (A 46, 107)

000Mbps Bit rate

x0.00, x0000 Slow & fast motion recording (A 48)

¾,¿ Settings optimized for an optional conversion lens (A 135)

, Network type, function and connection status (A 113)

å Microphone attenuator (A 83)

ƒ, š, Ÿ, , ,

, , ,

,

^ Magnification (A 52)

SD card status and remaining recording time (A 32)
In green – can record; in yellow – SD card almost full; in white – reading the SD card.

• When the SD card is full, 6 End (or 7 End) will appear, with the icon in red, and recording will
stop.

Color sampling of the external recording (A 107)

Zoom bar (A 56)

• Appears only while zooming.

In white - function ready to be used; in yellow - connecting to or disconnecting from a network; in red

- error has occurred.

Audio limiter (A 83)

Monitor channels (A 110)

MP4 audio format (A 77)

Recording Video and Photos

NOTES

NOTES

Bottom and center of the screen

Icon/Display Description

[FUNC] Opens the FUNC menu (A 35, 133)
[], [~], [ ], [Ä], [<], [œ],

[B], [±], [z], [ ],
[^], [ ]

[£], [ ] Tracking (A 54)

(in red) Wireless controller disabled (A 139)

Onscreen assignable button (A 94)

• By default, the [ Photo] function (take a photo) is assigned to the button.

Exposure bar (A 65)
Audio level meter (A 81)

• You can press the DISP button to turn off most icons and displays in the following sequence:

All displays on  Only onscreen markers (when activated, A 138)  Minimal displays (recording operation,
etc.)

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Video Configuration: Resolution, Bit Rate and Frame Rate

Video Configuration: Resolution, Bit Rate and Frame Rate

With the following procedures you can set the video configuration used for recording clips on an SD card in the
camcorder. Select the combination of resolution/bit rate and frame rate settings that best matches your creative
needs. Available options for some settings may change depending on previous selections for other settings. See

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the table following the procedures for a summary.

Operating modes:

Selecting Internal Recording

By default, the camcorder is configured to allow internal recordings on an SD card. If the camcorder was set to
external recording-only mode, follow the procedure below to enable internal recording. For details about setting
the video configuration for recordings using an external recorder connected to the camcorder's SDI OUT
terminal (m only) or HDMI OUT terminal, refer to Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder (A 107).

1 Select [Internal/External Rec].

> [3 ! Recording Setup] > [Internal/External Rec]

2 Touch [v Internal Rec Priority] and then touch [X].

Selecting the Resolution and Bit Rate

1 Select [Resolution].

> [3 ! Recording Setup] > [Resolution]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].

• The selected resolution and bit rate will appear at the right of the screen.

Selecting the Frame Rate

1 Select [Frame Rate].

> [3 ! Recording Setup] > [Frame Rate]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].

• The icon of the selected frame rate will appear at the right of the screen.

Available video configuration settings

Resolution (Bit rate*)

3840x2160 (150 Mbps) ● ●

1920x1080 (35 Mbps) ● ●

1920x1080 (17 Mbps) ● ●

1280x720 (8 Mbps)** ● —

1280x720 (4 Mbps)** — ●

* The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR).
**The frame rate is fixed and cannot be changed. Also, the audio format is automatically set to [ AAC 16bit 2CH].

50.00P 25.00P

Frame rate

Dual Recording and Relay Recording

NOTES

NOTES

Dual Recording and Relay Recording

The camcorder features two convenient recording methods that can be used when both card slots contain an
SD card: dual recording and relay recording.

Dual recording: This function records the same clip simultaneously to both SD cards, which is a convenient way
to make a backup copy of your recordings while you record.

Relay recording: This function allows you to continue recording on the other SD card without interruption when
the SD card you are using becomes full.

Operating modes:

1 Select [Dual/Relay Recording].

> [3 ! Recording Setup] > [Dual/Relay Recording]

2 Touch [4 Dual Recording] or [ Relay Recording] (or [ Relay Recording]) and then touch [X].

• When dual recording is activated, the status of both SD cards will appear at the top right of the screen.
When relay recording is activated, the SD card icon will change to (or ).

• Touch [Standard Recording] to not use either function.

• If an SD card becomes full during dual recording, recording on both cards will stop. On the other hand, if an
error occurs with one of the SD cards, recording will continue on the other card.

• With the software Data Import Utility, you can join relay clips recorded on different SD cards and save them on
a computer as a single clip (A 111).

• Relay recording is available from SD card slot A to SD card slot B, and vice versa, but the switch will be
performed only once.

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Slow & Fast Motion Recording

NOTES

NOTES

Slow & Fast Motion Recording

You can record clips that have a slow motion or fast motion effect during playback, simply by selecting the
desired slow/fast motion rate (from x0.25 to x1200 the normal speed). Available slow/fast motion rates will vary
depending on the resolution and frame rate currently selected. Sound is not recorded when slow & fast motion

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recording is activated.

Operating modes:

1 Select [Slow & Fast Motion].

> [3 " Recording Setup] > [Slow & Fast Motion]

2 Touch the desired slow & fast motion rate and then touch [X].

•Touch [j] to turn off slow & fast motion recording.

• or and the selected rate will appear on the screen.

Available slow/fast motion rates

Resolution Frame rate Available slow/fast motion rates

3840x2160 (150 Mbps) 50.00P x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200

25.00P x0.5*

1920x1080 (35 Mbps),

1920x1080 (17 Mbps)

1280x720 (8 Mbps) 50.00P x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200

1280x720 (4 Mbps) 25.00P x0.5

* The playback bit rate will change automatically to 90 Mbps.

50.00P x0.5, x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x600, x1200

25.00P x0.25, x0.5

• Slow & fast motion recording cannot be used together with the following functions.

- Dual recording

- Relay recording

- Pre-recording

- Color bars

• When the slow motion rate is set to x0.5 (50.00P) or x0.25 (25.00P), face detection & tracking cannot be used
together with slow & fast motion recording.

• About the time code when slow & fast motion recording is activated:

- The time code mode can be set to [ Regen.], or to [ Preset] with [ Rec Run] running mode.

- If the time code running mode was set to [ Free Run], the time code running mode will be changed

automatically to [ Rec Run] when slow & fast motion recording is activated.

- When slow & fast motion recording is turned off, the time code running mode will return to its previous

setting.

- The time code signal cannot be output from the SDI OUT terminal (m only) or HDMI OUT terminal.

• The maximum continuous recording time of a single clip using slow motion recording is the equivalent of 6
hours of playback time. Consequently, it differs depending on the slow motion rate used. For example, when
the [x0.5] rate is selected, the maximum continuous recording time will be 3 hours (which, played back at x0.5
slow motion, equal 6 hours of playback time).

Adjusting the Focus

NOTES

NOTES

Focus/zoom ring

Adjusting the Focus

The camcorder offers the following 3 ways to focus. You can also adjust the focus remotely using Browser
Remote on a connected network device (A 123, 129).

Manual focus: Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust the focus manually. You can use the focus assistance functions
(A 50) to help you focus more accurately when using the manual focus.

AF-Boosted MF: Focus manually most of the way and let the camcorder finish focusing automatically.

Continuous AF: The camcorder continuously focuses on the subject inside the AF frame.

Manual Focus

Use the focus/zoom ring to focus manually. With the [v Camera Setup] > [Focus Ring Direction] and [Focus
Ring Response] settings, you can adjust the direction and responsiveness of the focus/zoom ring when it is used
to adjust the focus.

Operating modes:

1 Set the focus/zoom ring switch to FOCUS.

2 Activate the manual focus.

[FUNC] > [< Focus] > [n Manual]

• Alternatively, you can press the AF/MF button to switch

between autofocus and manual focus without using the FUNC
menu. When D appears on the screen, skip to step 5.

3 You can touch a subject inside the frame to focus on it

automatically.

• The Touch AF mark (I) will flash and the camcorder will focus

automatically. You can then continue to focus manually from the
selected point.

• When you adjust the focus, the current approximate focusing

distance will appear inside the focus frame.

4 Touch [X].

5 Turn the focus/zoom ring to focus.

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• If you operate the zoom after focusing, the focus on the subject may be lost.

• If you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the power turned on, the focus on the subject may
be lost after a while. This possible slight shift in focus is a result of the internal temperature rising. Check the
focus before resuming shooting.

Adjusting the Focus

NOTES

NOTES

Focus preset button

(in orange: focus

preset activated)

Preset focus position

Current focusing
distance

Touch to return to the
preset focus position

Focus Preset

When manual focus is activated, you can register a certain
focus point and then, after you focus manually somewhere
else, have the camcorder return to the preset focus position.

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With the [v Camera Setup] > [Focus Preset Speed]
setting, you can set the speed at which the camcorder
returns to the preset focus position to one of three levels.

1 Activate the manual focus using the FUNC menu and

adjust the focus to the desired position (A 49).

• The current approximate focusing distance will appear
inside the focus frame and in the focus preset button.

2 Touch the focus preset button to save the current focus

position.

• The indicator inside the button will turn orange to show
the focus preset function was activated.

• Touch the focus preset button again to turn off the focus
preset function.

3 Adjust the focus as necessary using touch AF or the focus/zoom ring.

• The current focusing distance will appear inside the focus frame.

4 Touch [ ] to return to the preset focus position.

• [ ] will be grayed out while adjusting the focus or zoom.

• The preset focus position will be canceled when the camcorder is turned off.

• Focusing distances are approximate. You can change the distance units used with the [£ Display Setup] >

[Distance Units] setting.

Using the Focus Assistance Functions

In order to focus more accurately, you can use the following focus assistance functions: Dual Pixel Focus Guide,
an onscreen guide that shows you if the subject is in focus; peaking, which creates a clearer contrast by
emphasizing the outlines of the subject; and magnification, which enlarges the image on the screen. You can use
peaking and the focus guide or peaking and magnification simultaneously for greater effect.

Dual Pixel Focus Guide

The focus guide gives you an intuitive visual indication of the current focus distance and the direction and
amount of adjustment necessary to bring the picture into full focus. When used in combination with face
detection and tracking (A 54), the guide will focus on the vicinity of the eyes of the person detected as the main
subject.
By default, the focus guide is activated. If it was turned off, start the procedure from step 1 to activate it.

1 Activate the focus guide.

> [v # Camera Setup] > [Focus Guide] > [i On] > [X]

• The focus guide will appear on the screen.

2 If necessary, move the focus guide to a different subject you wish to focus on.

• Touch the desired area on the LCD screen to move the focus guide.

Adjusting the Focus

NOTES

NOTES

In focusFocus farther

(large adjustment)

Focus farther

(small adjustment)

Focus closer

(small adjustment)

Focus closer

(large adjustment)

Cannot determine

adjustment

• With subjects or in situations where autofocus may not work well (A 54), the focus guide may not work

correctly.

• The Dual Pixel Focus Guide function cannot be used in the following cases:

- While the focus is being adjusted automatically using AF-boosted MF or continuous AF.

-When [v Camera Setup] > [Conversion Lens] is set to an option other than [j Off].

- When the digital zoom is activated and the zoom ratio is in the digital zoom range.

- When the shooting mode is set to T.

- While the color bars are displayed.

- When infrared recording is activated.

• When the Dual Pixel Focus Guide function is used together with face detection & tracking, the focus guide
may not focus the main subject’s eyes correctly, depending on the direction in which the face is turned.

• If you set an assignable button to [ Focus Guide] (A 94), you can press the button to turn focus guide
on/off.

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Peaking

When peaking is activated, the edges of objects in focus will be highlighted in red, blue or yellow on the screen.
In addition, you can choose to switch the screen to black & white while peaking is activated, further emphasizing
the edges.

1 Activate the manual focus using the FUNC menu (step 2, A 49).
2 If necessary, change the peaking settings.

[i] > Desired options > [L]

• For the black & white setting: Touch [Off] or [On]. For the peaking color: Touch [Red], [Blue] or [Yellow].

3Touch [O] and then touch [X].

• Peaking is activated and edges are highlighted.

•Touch [O] again (before closing the menu) to turn off the peaking effect.

Adjusting the Focus

NOTES

NOTES

Focus/zoom ring

Magnification

1 Press the MAGN. button.

• ^ appears at the lower right of the screen and the

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center of the screen* is magnified 2 times.

• The frame displayed at the bottom right corner of the
screen (magnification frame) shows the approximate
part of the image shown magnified.

2 If necessary, move around the magnification frame to

check other parts of the image.

• Drag your finger on the LCD screen or push the
joystick (ÝÞ).

3 Press the MAGN. button again or touch [X] to cancel

the magnification.

* If one of the AF frames or a face detection frame is displayed on the

screen, the area around the active frame will be magnified instead.

• About peaking/magnification:

- The assistance functions are only displayed on the camcorder's screen. They will not appear on video
output from the output terminals and will not affect your recordings.

- Magnification is not available while the color bars are displayed.

AF-Boosted MF

With this focus mode, you can focus manually most of the way and let the camcorder finish focusing
automatically. This is very convenient when you want to make certain that your 4K recordings are in sharp focus.
Additionally, with this mode, if the camcorder cannot evaluate how to adjust the focus, it will not perform
unreliable focus adjustments. This results in an overall smoother focusing operation than with continuous AF.

Operating modes:

1 Set the focus/zoom ring to FOCUS.

2 mode only: Press the AF/MF button to activate the

autofocus.

• @ will appear at the left of the screen.

3 Change the AF frame size to [r Large] or [s Small]

(A 53).

4 Set the AF mode to [ AF-Boosted MF].

> [v " Camera Setup] > [AF Mode] >

[ AF-Boosted MF] > [X]

• When the focus is in the manual adjustment range, a yellow
AF frame will appear on the screen.

• If necessary, touch the desired area on the LCD screen to
move the AF frame. You can also change the size of the AF
frame (A 53).

Adjusting the Focus

NOTES

NOTES

5 Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust the focus.

• Focus manually to bring the subject closer into focus. When the focus enters the automatic adjustment
range, the AF frame will turn white and the camcorder will then finish focusing automatically.

• While the focus stays within the automatic adjustment range, the camcorder will keep the subject in focus
automatically.

Continuous AF

By default, the camcorder will focus automatically on a subject at the center of the screen. If the AF frame size
has been changed to an option other than [k Automatic] (A 53), the camcorder will focus automatically on a
subject inside the AF frame that appears on the screen.

Operating modes:

1 mode only: Press the AF/MF button to activate the

autofocus.

• @ will appear at the left of the screen.

2 Set the AF mode to [ Continuous].

> [v " Camera Setup] > [AF Mode] >

[ Continuous] > [X]

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• When [v Camera Setup] > [AF Frame Size] is set to [r Large]
or [s Small], a white AF frame will appear on the screen.

Changing the AF Frame Size

By default, the camcorder focuses on a subject at the center of the screen. You can change the size of the AF
frame to display an AF frame and select a specific area (or subject) for autofocus functions. To m o v e t he AF
frame, simply touch the desired area on the LCD screen.

Operating modes:

1 Select [AF Frame Size].

> [v " Camera Setup] > [AF Frame Size]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].

Options

[k Automatic]: No AF frame is displayed. The camcorder focuses automatically on a subject at the center of

the screen.

[r Large], [s Small]:

An AF frame is displayed and can be moved to focus on a specific subject within an area of
about 80% of the screen. You can select the size of the AF frame according to the subject on
which you want to focus.

Adjusting the Focus

NOTES

NOTES

- Reflective surfaces

- Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines

- Fast moving subjects

- Through dirty or wet windows

-Night scenes

- Subjects with a repetitive pattern

Main subject

• When the AF frame size is set to [k Automatic], AF-Boosted MF cannot be used.

About the autofocus (AF) functions:

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• You can change some aspects of the autofocus function with the following settings.

-[v Camera Setup] > [AF Speed] to set the AF speed (the speed at which the focus is adjusted) to one of

3 levels.

-[v Camera Setup] > [AF Response] to set the responsiveness of the autofocus function to one of 3 levels.

• When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder closes down the aperture. This may cause the picture
to appear blurred and is more noticeable toward the wide angle end of the zoom range. In such case, in
mode, you can set the shooting mode to “ or n, apply the ND filter and adjust the aperture.

• Autofocus is not available in the following cases:

- When [v Camera Setup] > [Conversion Lens] is set to a setting other than [j Off].

- When infrared recording is activated.

• Autofocus takes longer to focus when the frame rate is set to 25.00P.

• When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred.

• While using autofocus, you can turn the focus/zoom ring to focus manually. When you stop turning the ring,
the camcorder returns to autofocus. This is useful in situations such as when focusing on a subject on the
other side of a window.

• When the shooting mode is set to T, the focus will be set to G and cannot be changed.

• Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases. In such case, focus manually.

- When [FUNC] > [Looks] is set to [ Wide DR].

- When subjects at different distances appear inside the AF frame.

Face Detection & Tracking

When face detection & tracking is activated and the camcorder detects a
face, it can automatically adjust the focus and exposure* for that person
(main subject). When multiple faces are detected, you can touch a different
face to make it the main subject. In autofocus mode, you can even track
moving subjects other than people (for example, a pet). To select the subject,
you will need to use the touch screen.

* The exposure is not adjusted when the shooting mode is set to n or to a Special Scene

mode other than H or û.

By default, the face detection & tracking function is activated. If it was turned off, start the procedure from step 1
to activate it. In mode, face detection & tracking is always activated and cannot be turned off.

Operating modes:

1 Activate face detection & tracking.

> [v " Camera Setup] > [Face Detection & Tracking] > [i On}] > [X]

• } will appear at the left of the screen.

2 Point the camcorder at the subject.

• In AF mode, a white frame with small arrows will appear around the main subject. Other faces will have gray

frames.

• In MF mode, all faces will have gray frames and the main subject will be indicated with small arrows.

Adjusting the Focus

NOTES

NOTES

3 If necessary, touch the desired subject on the LCD screen to select a different main subject.

• To select a different person: Touch a face with a gray frame. The face detection frame will change to a double

frame £ (tracking frame, white in AF mode, gray in MF mode). The camcorder will track the subject as it
moves.

• To select other moving subjects: In autofocus mode only, you can touch [£] and then touch any other moving
subject, such as a pet. The frame will change to a white double frame £ (tracking frame). The camcorder
will track the subject as it moves.

• Touch [ ] to remove the frame and cancel the tracking.

4 In manual focus mode, the focus guide will appear on the selected main subject if this function is

activated. Use the focus guide as a reference to focus manually.

• In autofocus mode, the camcorder will keep the focus on the main subject and track it as it moves.

Limiting Autofocus to Faces

While using autofocus, you can limit the autofocus function only to cases when a face is detected and use
manual focus otherwise. When a face is detected, the camcorder will automatically keep the subject in focus
and optimize the exposure.

Operating modes:

Set an assignable button to [~ Face Only AF] (A 94) and press the button.

• While face-only AF is activated, the } icon will change to ~.

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• The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non-human subjects. In such case, turn face detection &
tracking off.

• When face detection is activated, the slowest shutter speed used by the camcorder is 1/25.

• Touching somewhere with a color or pattern unique to the subject will make it easier to track. However, if there
is another subject in the vicinity that shares similar characteristics to the selected subject, the camcorder may
start tracking the incorrect subject. Select the desired subject using the "To select other moving subjects"
procedure (step 3, A 54).

• In certain cases, faces may not be detected correctly. Typical examples include:

- Faces extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall picture.

- Faces turned to the side, upside down, at a diagonal or partially hidden.

• Face detection & tracking cannot be used in the following cases.

- When the shooting mode is set to Q, R or T.

- When the shutter speed used is slower than 1/25.

- When the digital zoom is activated and the zoom ratio is larger than 60x.

- When infrared recording is activated.

- When slow & fast motion recording is activated and the slow motion rate is set to x0.5 (50.00P) or x0.25

(25.00P).

• In certain cases, the camcorder may not be able to track the subject. Typical examples include:

- Subjects extremely small or large in relation to the overall picture.

- Subjects too similar to the background.

- Subjects lacking sufficient contrast.

- Fast moving subjects.

- When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting.

Zooming

NOTES

NOTES

Focus/zoom ring

Zooming

To zoom in and out, you can use the focus/zoom ring, the zoom rockers on the camcorder and handle unit, the
zoom buttons on the wireless controller or the onscreen zoom controls. You can also zoom using Browser

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Remote on a connected network device (A 123, 129).
In addition to the 15x optical zoom, in mode, you can turn on the digital zoom* (300x) with the [v Camera
Setup] > [Digital Zoom] setting. The camcorder also features a digital tele-converter, which allows you to
enlarge the image on the screen digitally.

* Digital zoom is not available in mode or when [v Camera Setup] > [Conversion Lens] is set to [¿ WA-U58].

Operating modes:

Using the Focus/Zoom Ring

1 Set the focus/zoom ring switch to ZOOM.

2 Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust the zoom.

• Turn the focus/zoom ring slowly for a slow zoom; turn it faster
for faster zooms.

• The zoom bar that appears on the screen indicates the
approximate zoom position.

•With the [v Camera Setup] > [Zoom Ring Direction] setting,

you can adjust the direction of the focus/zoom ring when it is
used to adjust the zoom.

• If you turn the focus/zoom ring too quickly, the camcorder may
not be able to zoom immediately. In such case, the camcorder will
zoom after you finish turning the ring.

Using the Zoom Rockers

NOTES

NOTES

W Zoom out

T Zoom in

To use the handle's zoom rocker, attach the handle unit to the camcorder in advance (A 22).

Move the zoom rocker on the camcorder or handle unit
toward T (wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward S
(telephoto) to zoom in.

• By default, the zoom rocker on the camcorder operates at a
variable speed. You can also set it to a constant speed and select
the zoom speed.

• The zoom rocker on the handle can operate only at a constant
speed that you can select.

Setting the Zoom Speed for the Camcorder's Zoom
Rocker

Refer to the following table for approximate zoom speeds.

Zooming

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Camcorder's zoom rocker: Approximate zoom speeds (time required to zoom end-to-end)

[Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed]

setting

[Y] (variable) – 4.2 sec. to 4 min. 38 sec. 2.6 sec. to 2 min. 1.5 sec. to 1 min.

[X] (constant) 1 (slowest) 4 min. 38 sec. 2 min. 1 min.

* When the zoom speed is too fast, the camcorder may have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming.

Selected constant

speed

16 (fastest) 4.2 sec. 2.6 sec. 1.5 sec.

[] Slow] [[ Normal] [Z Fast]*

[Zoom Speed Level] setting

1 Select the overall zoom speed level.

> [v ! Camera Setup] > [Zoom Speed Level] > Desired zoom speed level > [L]

• You can select one of three levels, [Z Fast], [[ Normal] or [] Slow].

2 Select whether to use a variable or constant zoom speed.

[Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed] > [Y] (variable) or [X] (constant)

• If you selected [Y], skip to step 4.

3Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the adjustment bar, to set the desired constant speed.
4Touch [X].

• When [Zoom Speed Level] is set to [Z Fast], the camcorder may pick up and record lens operations
sounds.

Zooming

NOTES

NOTES

To u se high-speed zoom in standby mode

When high-speed zoom is activated and [v Camera Setup] > [Zoom Rocker Zoom Speed] is set to [Y]
(variable zoom speed), in record standby mode you will be able to zoom at the highest speed available
([Z Fast]). Nevertheless, the zoom speed while recording will be determined by the [Zoom Speed Level]
setting.

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1 Select [High-Speed Zoom].

> [v ! Camera Setup] > [High-Speed Zoom]

2Touch [i On] and then touch [X].

• When pre-recording is activated, the zoom speed will be determined by the [Zoom Speed Level] setting even
in record standby mode.

Setting the Zoom Speed for the Handle's Zoom Rocker

Refer to the following table for approximate zoom speeds.

Handle's zoom rocker: Approximate zoom speeds (time required to zoom end-to-end)

Selected

constant speed

1 (slowest) 4 min. 38 sec. 2 min. 1 min.

16 (fastest) 4.2 sec. 2.6 sec. 1.5 sec.

* When the zoom speed is too fast, the camcorder may have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming.

[] Slow] [[ Normal] [Z Fast]*

[Zoom Speed Level] setting

1 Select the overall zoom speed level (step 1, A 57).
2 Enable the use of the zoom rocker (at a constant zoom speed).

[Handle Rocker Zoom Speed] > [X]

• You can touch [j] to disable the zoom rocker on the handle.

3Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the adjustment bar, to set the desired constant speed.
4Touch [X].

Zooming

NOTES

NOTES

Using the Supplied Wireless Controller or an Optional Remote Controller

The zoom speeds when using the supplied wireless controller, the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller or a
commercially available remote control connected to the REMOTE terminal are different.
You can also zoom remotely using Browser Remote on a connected network device (A 123, 129).

Zoom speeds for remote operation

Accessory Zoom speed

Wireless controller (supplied) Constant zoom speed. See the following table.

RC-V100 Remote Controller
(optional)

Commercially available remote
controls

Wireless controller: Approximate zoom speeds (time required to zoom end-to-end)

[Wireless Ctrlr Zoom Speed]

setting

1 (slowest) 4 min. 38 sec. 2 min. 1 min.

16 (fastest) 4.2 sec. 2.6 sec. 1.5 sec.

* When the zoom speed is too fast, the camcorder may have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming.

Variable speed: The greater the angle at which the RC-V100's ZOOM dial is rotated from the center, the
faster the zoom.

If the remote control does not support variable zoom: Constant zoom speed.
If the remote control supports variable zoom: Variable zoom according to the remote control's settings.

[Zoom Speed Level] setting

[] Slow] [[ Normal] [Z Fast]*

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1 Select the overall zoom speed level (step 1, A 57).

2 Select [Wireless Ctrlr Zoom Speed].

3 Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the adjustment bar, to set the desired constant speed.

4 Touch [X].

• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camcorder, you can zoom with the remote

controller's ZOOM dial. At default settings, turn the dial right to zoom in (S) and left to zoom out (T).

Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls

1 Open the onscreen zoom controls.

[FUNC] > [R Zoom]

• The zoom controls appear at the bottom the screen.

2 Touch the zoom controls to operate the zoom.

• Touch anywhere within the V area to zoom out or anywhere within the U

area to zoom in. Touch closer to the center for a slow zoom; touch closer
to the V/U icons for faster zooms.

3 Touch [X].

Zooming

NOTES

NOTES

Digital Tele-Converter

Using the digital tele-converter, you can digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder by a factor of approx.
2 and record the enlarged image.

Operating modes:

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1 Enable the use of the digital tele-converter function.

> [v ! Camera Setup] > [Digital Zoom] > [ Digital Tele-conv.] > [X]

2 Open the onscreen zoom controls.

[FUNC] > [R Zoom]

3 Touch [ ] (digital tele-converter) and then touch [X].

• The center of the screen will be enlarged approximately 2 times and the icon will appear at the lower left

of the screen.

• Touch [ ] again (before closing the screen) to turn off the digital tele-converter.

• You can attach the optional TL-U58 Tele-converter and use it in conjunction with this function to increase the
effect.

• The digital tele-converter cannot be activated while recording or when [v Camera Setup] > [Conversion
Lens] is set to [¿ WA-U58].

• The image is digitally processed so the image will deteriorate throughout the zoom range.

Image Stabilization

Image Stabilization

Use the image stabilizer to compensate for camcorder shake in order to achieve steadier shots. The camcorder
offers 3 methods of image stabilization.

Dynamic IS (Ä): Dynamic IS compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting
while walking, and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle.

Standard IS (Å): Standard IS compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake, for example, for handheld
shots while you remain stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes.

Powered IS (Ç): Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary and zooming in on far subjects using
high zoom ratios (the more you approach the telephoto end). This mode is not suitable for tilting and panning
shots.

Operating modes:

Dynamic IS or Standard IS

1 Select [Image Stabilizer].

> [v # Camera Setup] > [Image Stabilizer]

2 Touch [¯ Standard] (Standard IS) or [° Dynamic] (Dynamic IS) and then touch [X].

•Touch [® Off] instead to turn off the image stabilization, for example, when the camcorder is mounted on

a tripod.

• The icon of the selected mode appears at the top center of the screen.

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Powered IS

Press and hold the POWERED IS button as long as you
want to activate Powered IS.

• È appears in yellow while Powered IS is activated.

Image Stabilization

NOTES

NOTES

• The angle of view will change when [Image Stabilizer] is set to [Ä Dynamic].

• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to compensate fully.

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• Powered IS is available even when [Image Stabilizer] is set to [Ì Off].

• You can change the operation of the POWERED IS button (long press or toggle on/off) with the [v Camera
Setup] > [Powered IS Button] setting.

• When using Dynamic IS, the edges of the picture may be adversely affected (ghosting, artifacts and/or dark
areas may appear) when compensating for a high degree of camcorder shake.

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit

NOTES

NOTES

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit

When recording in dark surroundings, the camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to get a brighter
picture. By setting a maximum gain value, you can limit the amount of noise in the picture and keep a darker
look. This function can only be used when the shooting mode is set to ’, ‚ or “.

Operating modes:

1 Open the AGC limit adjustment screen.

[FUNC] > [ AGC Limit] > [n]

• An adjustment dial will appear on the screen.

•Touch [n] again to return the camcorder to automatic gain control.

2 Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the dial, to set the desired maximum gain value.

• You can select an AGC limit from 0.0 dB to 38.0 dB.

•If [FUNC] > [Looks] is set to [ Wide DR], the lowest AGC limit that can be set will be 9.0 dB.

3 Touch [X].

• When an AGC limit is set, and the maximum gain value will appear at the left of the screen.

• The AGC limit cannot be set in the following cases:

- When the exposure is locked (A 67).

- When infrared recording is activated.

•If you set [B System Setup] > [CUSTOM Dial & Button] to [ AGC Limit] (A 93), you can adjust the AGC

limit with the CUSTOM dial and button.

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Shooting Modes

Shooting mode button

Special Scene modes

Shooting Modes

This camcorder offers a number of shooting modes that give you varying degrees of control over the
camcorder's settings. Select the shooting mode most appropriate to your needs or creative vision and adjust
manually those settings you wish to control, letting the camcorder take care of the rest.

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Shooting modes cannot be used when infrared recording is activated.
You can also change the shooting mode remotely using Browser Remote on a connected network device
(A 123, 128).

Operating modes:

1 Touch the shooting mode button.

2 Touch the desired shooting mode and then

touch [X].

• The shooting mode button will show the selected

mode's icon.

Programmed AE (’)

The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed, aperture and gain (for clips) but you will have the option to
use other functions that are not available in mode.

Set the shooting mode to [’ Programmed AE].

Shutter Priority AE (‚)

With this shooting mode you set the shutter speed manually, for example, to capture fast-moving subjects in
sharp focus or to obtain a brighter image in low-light situations. The camcorder will automatically adjust other
settings to obtain the best exposure.

1 Set the shooting mode to [‚ Shutter-Pri. AE] (A 64).

• The shutter speed will appear at the left of the screen.

2 Open the shutter speed screen.

[FUNC] > [ Shutter Speed]

• An adjustment dial will appear on the screen.

• You can touch [ ] to display the zebra pattern (A 69, step 2) and check for overexposed areas.

3 Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the dial, to set the desired shutter speed.

• You can also adjust the shutter speed using the CUSTOM dial (A 93) or Browser Remote on a connected

network device (A 123, 128).

• For available shutter speeds, see the manual exposure table (A 65)

Shooting Modes

NOTES

NOTES

Aperture Priority AE (“)

With this shooting mode you set the aperture value manually to control the depth of field, for example, in order to
defocus the background and make the subject stand out more. The camcorder will automatically adjust other
settings to obtain the best exposure.

1 Set the shooting mode to [“ Aperture-Pri. AE] (A 64).

• The aperture value will appear at the left of the screen.

2 Open the aperture screen.

[FUNC] > [ Aperture]

• An adjustment dial will appear on the screen.

• You can touch [ ] to display the zebra pattern (A 69, step 2) and check for overexposed areas.

3 Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the dial, to set the desired aperture value.

• You can also adjust the aperture value using the CUSTOM dial (A 93) or Browser Remote on a connected
network device (A 123, 128).

• For available aperture values, see the manual exposure table (A 65)

• When the shooting mode is set to ‚ or “, depending on the brightness of the subject, the camcorder may
not be able to set the appropriate exposure. In such case the shutter speed (‚) or aperture value (“) will
flash on the screen. Change the aperture/shutter speed as necessary.

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Manual Exposure (n)

This shooting mode gives you the most control over shooting settings as you can set the aperture, shutter speed
and gain to get the exposure that you want.

1 Set the shooting mode to [n Manual Exposure] (A 64).

• The aperture value, shutter speed and gain value will appear at the left of the screen.

2 Set the aperture and shutter speed as described previously.

Aperture: [FUNC] > [ Aperture] (A 65, from step 2)
Shutter speed: [FUNC] > [ Shutter Speed] (A 64, from step 2)

3 Open the gain screen.

[FUNC] > [ Gain]

• An adjustment dial will appear on the screen.

• You can touch [ ] to display the zebra pattern (A 69, step 2) and check for overexposed areas.

4 Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the dial, to set the desired gain value.

• You can also adjust the gain value using the CUSTOM dial (A 93) or Browser Remote on a connected

network device (A 123, 128).

Available settings

The following aperture values, shutter speeds and gain values are available in the various shooting modes.

Aperture* F2.8, F3.2, F3.4, F3.7, F4.0, F4.4, F4.8, F5.2, F5.6, F6.2, F6.7, F7.3, F8.0, F8.7, F9.5, F10, F11

Shutter speed 1/6, 1/7, 1/8, 1/10, 1/12, 1/14, 1/17, 1/20, 1/25, 1/29, 1/30, 1/33, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/75, 1/90, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/180,

1/210, 1/250, 1/300, 1/350, 1/400, 1/500, 1/600, 1/700, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1200, 1/1400, 1/1600, 1/2000

Gain 0.0 dB** to 39.0 dB (1-dB increments)

* Aperture values displayed on the screen are for reference only.
** From 9.0 dB when [FUNC] > [Looks] is set to [ Wide DR].

Shooting Modes

NOTES

NOTES

Optimal exposure AE±0

Current exposure

The exposure bar

When the shooting mode is set to n, the exposure bar will appear on the
screen, showing the optimal automatic exposure and current exposure. When

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the difference between current and optimal exposure is larger than ±2 EV, the
indicator will flash at the edge of the exposure bar.

Special Scene Modes

The Special Scene shooting modes offer preset combinations of settings optimized for specific situations. Using
a Special Scene mode can be an easy and convenient alternative to adjusting detailed exposure settings.

Set the shooting mode to the desired Special Scene shooting mode (A 64).

[H Portrait]

The camcorder uses a large
aperture, to achieve a sharp
focus on the subject while
blurring the background.

[ûSports]

To record sports scenes, such
as sporting events or dance
scenes.

[Q Night Scene]

To record nightscapes with
lower noise.

[ý Snow]

To record in bright ski resorts
without the subject being
underexposed.

[L Beach]

To record on a sunny beach
without the subject being
underexposed.

[ÿ Sunset]

To record sunsets in vibrant
colors.

[R Low Light]

To record in low-light situations.

[S Spotlight]

To record spotlit scenes.

[T Fireworks]

To record fireworks.

•[H Portrait]/[û Sports]/[ý Snow]/[L Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.

•[ý Snow]/[L Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check

the image on the screen.

•[R Low Light]:

- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.

- Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.

- White points may appear on the screen.

- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

•[R Low Light]/[T Fireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend

using a tripod.

Adjusting the Exposure

Adjusting the Exposure

At times, the overall exposure obtained automatically by the camcorder may not be best for a specific subject or
for parts of the image. The following exposure-related functions can help you achieve the desired brightness.
You can also adjust the exposure remotely using Browser Remote on a connected network device (A 123,

128).

Operating modes:

Exposure Lock (AE Lock)

You can lock the current exposure settings and use them even when you reframe the picture. This function can
only be used when the shooting mode is set to ’, ‚, “ or one of the Special Scene modes, except for
[T Fireworks].

1 Open the exposure screen.

[FUNC] > [y Exposure Comp.]

• An adjustment dial will appear on the screen.

• You can touch [ ] to display the zebra pattern (A 69, step 2) and check for overexposed areas.

2 Touch [ ] to lock the current exposure.

• Touch [ ] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.

3 Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the dial, to further compensate the exposure.

• Depending on the brightness of the image and the exposure locked, some values may not be available and

the available exposure compensation range may differ.

4 Touch [X].

• The exposure value that was locked and will appear in orange at the left of the screen.

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Touch Exposure

You can touch the screen to optimize the exposure for a specific subject or area. The camcorder will
automatically adjust the exposure for the selected point and lock the exposure settings. You can even touch a
bright area of the image to try to avoid overexposure (Highlight AE). This function can only be used when the
shooting mode is set to ’, ‚, “ or one of the Special Scene modes, except for [T Fireworks].

1 Open the exposure screen.

[FUNC] > [y Exposure Comp.]

• An adjustment dial will appear on the screen.

• You can touch [ ] to display the zebra pattern (A 69, step 2) and check for overexposed areas.

2To use the Highlight AE function, change the touch exposure settings.

[i] > [ Highlights] > [L]

3 Touch the desired area on the LCD screen to optimize and lock the exposure.

•The I mark will flash and the exposure will be adjusted automatically so the area you touched will be

correctly exposed.

4 Touch [X].

• The exposure value that was locked and will appear in orange at the left of the screen.

• Instead of touching [X], you can continue from step 2 in the following procedure to further compensate the

exposure.

Adjusting the Exposure

NOTES

NOTES

NOTES

NOTES

NOTES

NOTES

• The camcorder will return to automatic exposure in the following cases.

- When the camcorder is turned off.

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- When the operating mode, shooting mode or frame rate is changed.

- When [FUNC] > [Looks] is switched between [ Wide DR] and one of the other settings or vice versa.

Exposure Compensation

You can compensate the exposure that was set using automatic aperture, in order to darken or lighten the
image.
This function can only be used when the shooting mode is set to ’, ‚ or “.

1 Open the exposure screen.

[FUNC] > [y Exposure Comp.]

• If the exposure was locked, touch [ ] to unlock the automatic exposure.

• An adjustment dial will appear on the screen.

• You can touch [ ] to display the zebra pattern (A 69, step 2) and check for overexposed areas.

2 Touch [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the dial, to compensate the exposure.

• You can select one of 17 exposure compensation levels from –2 to +2.

3 Touch [X].

• [AE] and the exposure compensation value will appear in orange at the left of the screen.

•If you set [B System Setup] > [CUSTOM Dial & Button] to [y Exposure Comp.] (A 93), you can

compensate the exposure with the CUSTOM dial and button.

Backlight Correction

When you need to record a scene with constant backlight conditions, you can use backlight correction to make
the picture, especially the darker areas, brighter.
This function cannot be used when the shooting mode is set to T or when infrared recording is activated.

1 Select [ BLC Always On].

[FUNC] > [ BLC Always On]

2 Touch [ On] and then touch [X].

• will appear at the left of the screen.

• If you set an assignable button to [ BLC Always On] (A 94), you can press the button to turn the constant

backlight correction on and off.

• The camcorder also has an automatic backlight correction function that you can turn on/off with the

[v Camera Setup] > [Auto Backlight Correction] setting. The automatic correction can be more convenient
when you need to shoot under changing light conditions.

Adjusting the Exposure

NOTES

NOTES

Zebra Pattern

You can use the zebra pattern to identify areas that might be overexposed, so you can correct the exposure
appropriately. The camcorder offers two levels of zebra pattern: With 100%, only areas that will lose detail in the
highlight areas will be identified, while 70% will identify also areas that are dangerously close to losing detail.

1 Open the exposure screen.

[FUNC] > [y Exposure]

2 Select the desired zebra level.

[] > [z 70%] or [{ 100%] > [X]

• To turn off the zebra pattern, touch [ Off] instead.

• To return to the exposure screen and change other exposure settings, touch [L] instead of [X].

• The zebra pattern will appear on the overexposed areas of the picture.

• Displaying the zebra pattern on the camcorder's screen will not affect your recordings.

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ND Filter

NOTES

NOTES

ND Filter

Using the ND filter allows you to open up the aperture to obtain a shallower depth of field even when recording in
bright surroundings. You can also use the ND filter to avoid the soft focus caused by diffraction when using small
apertures. You can select one of 3 density levels.

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You can also change the ND filter remotely using Browser Remote on a connected network device (A 123,

128).

Operating modes:

Press the ND FILTER + or – button to select the desired ND
filter setting.

• Repeatedly pressing ND FILTER + button will change the ND filter
setting in the following order: [ND 1/4]  [ND 1/16]  [ND 1/64]
 ND filter off (no onscreen display).
The ND FILTER
order.

• The selected ND filter setting will appear at the left of the screen.

– button cycles through the settings in reverse

• Depending on the scene, the color may change when turning the ND filter on/off. Setting a custom white
balance (A 71) may be effective in such case.

• About changing the ND filter setting using the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller:

- When the remote controller is connected to the camcorder, you can use the remote controller’s ND button in

the same way as the camcorder’s ND FILTER + button.

- ND filter indicators 1 to 3 will illuminate in orange when the ND filter is set to 1/4, 1/16 and 1/64, respectively.

White Balance

White Balance

The white balance function helps you to produce accurate colors under different lighting conditions. This function
can only be used when the shooting mode is set to ’, ‚, “ or n. It is not available when infrared recording
is activated.
You can also adjust the white balance remotely using Browser Remote on a connected network device (A 123,

128).

Operating modes:

1 Select [ White Balance].

[FUNC] > [ White Balance]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].

• If you selected [ Color Temperature], [ Set 1] or [ Set 2] and wish to change the color temperature
value or register a new custom white balance, continue with the appropriate procedure below instead of
touching [X].

• The icon of the selected option will appear at the left of the screen.

To set the color temperature ([ Color Temperature])

3 Touch [i].

• An adjustment dial will appear on the screen.

4 Drag your finger along the dial to set the color temperature value.

5 Touch [X].

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To set a custom white balance ([ Set 1] or [ Set 2])

3 Touch [i].

4 Point the camcorder at a gray card or white object so that it fills the frame at the center of the screen

and then touch [Set WB].

•When the Å icon stops flashing, the procedure is completed. The setting is retained even if you turn of f the
camcorder.

5 Touch [X].

Options

[Ã Automatic]: The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors.
[¼ Daylight]: To record outdoors on a bright day.
[É Tungsten]: To record under tungsten and tungsten-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
[ Color Temperature]:

Allows you to set the color temperature between 2,000 K and 15,000 K.

[ Set 1], [ Set 2]:

Use the custom white balance settings to make white subjects appear white under colored
lighting.

White Balance

NOTES

NOTES

• When you select a custom white balance:

-Set [v Camera Setup] > [Digital Zoom] to [j Off].

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- Readjust the custom white balance if the light source or ND filter setting changes.

- Very rarely and depending on the light source, Å may keep flashing (it will change to a slow flashing). The
result will still be better than with [Ã Automatic].

• Using a custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:

- Changing lighting conditions

-Close-ups

- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)

- Under mercury lamps, certain types of fluorescent lights and LED lights

Using Looks

NOTES

NOTES

Using Looks

The camcorder can shoot using looks — combinations of settings that affect the characteristics of the image
produced. The camcorder offers a number of preset looks, some of whose settings you can adjust to your
preference.
This function can only be used when the shooting mode is set to ’, ‚, “ or n. It is not available when
infrared recording is activated.

Operating modes:

1 Open the looks screen.

[FUNC] > [Looks]

2 Touch the desired option.

• To use the preset look as is, skip to step 4.

3 If necessary, adjust the detailed settings.

[i] > Touch [–] or [+] to adjust the value

• You can also drag your finger along the adjustment bar.

• The sharpness, contrast and color depth can be adjusted as follows:
[Sharpness]: 0 (softer image) to 7 (sharper image)
[Contrast]*: –4 (low contrast) to +4 (high contrast)
[Color Depth]**: –4 (shallower colors) to +4 (richer colors)

4 Touch [X].

* Not available for [ Wide DR]. ** Not available for [ Monochrome].

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Options

[ Standard]: Standard look for general shooting situations.
[ Wide DR]: Applies a gamma curve with a wide dynamic range and colors appropriate for this gamma

curve.

[ Monochrome]:

Produces a black & white picture.

• When using the [ Wide DR] look, the lowest available gain setting is 9.0 dB. As such, when shooting
outdoors in daylight or other bright surroundings, the subject may appear bright because the camcorder
cannot achieve the optimal exposure.

Setting the Time Code

Setting the Time Code

The camcorder generates a time code signal and records it with the recorded clips. The time code signal can be
output from the SDI OUT terminal (m only) and HDMI OUT terminal.

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Operating modes:

Selecting the Time Code Mode

1 Select [Time Code Mode].

> [3 # Recording Setup] > [Time Code Mode]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].

Options

[ Preset]: The time code starts from an initial value you can select in advance. The default initial time

code is 00:00:00:00.
See the following procedures to select the time code running mode and set the initial time
code.

[ Regen.]: The camcorder will read the selected SD card and the time code will continue from the last

time code recorded on the card. The time code runs only while recording so clips recorded
consecutively on the same SD card will have continuous time codes.

Setting the Time Code Running Mode

If you set the time code mode to [ Preset], you can select the time code running mode.
1 Select [Time Code Running Mode].

> [3 # Recording Setup] > [Time Code Running Mode]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].

Options

[ Rec Run]: The time code runs only while recording so clips recorded consecutively on the same SD card

will have continuous time codes.

[ Free Run]:The time code starts running the moment you confirm the selection and keeps running

regardless of the camcorder’s operation.

Setting the Time Code

NOTES

NOTES

Setting the Time Code’s Initial Value

If you set the running mode to [ Preset], you can set the initial value of the time code.

1 Select [Initial Time Code].

> [3 # Recording Setup] > [Initial Time Code]

• The time code setting screen appears with an orange selection frame indicating the hours.

• Touch [Reset] to reset the time code to [00:00:00:00] and return to the previous screen. If the running mode

is set to [ Free Run], the time code will be reset the moment you touch the button and keep running
continuously from 00:00:00:00.

2Touch [Í] or [Î] to set the value for the hours and then touch the minutes field to select it.

• Change the rest of the fields (minutes, seconds, frame) in the same way.

3 After completing all the fields of the time code, touch [OK].

• Touch [Cancel] to close the screen without changing the time code.

• If the running mode is set to [ Free Run], the time code will start running from the time code entered

the moment you touch [OK].

4Touch [X].

• When slow & fast motion recording is activated, you cannot select the [ Free Run] running mode.
Conversely, when pre-recording is activated, [ Free Run] is set automatically and cannot be changed.

• When slow & fast motion recording is activated, the time code signal cannot be output from the SDI OUT
terminal (m only) or HDMI OUT terminal.

• When the camcorder is set to external recording-only mode, the time code mode cannot be set to
[ Regen.].

• When you are using the [ Free Run] running mode, the time code will continue running as long as the
built-in backup battery has some charge left, even if you disconnect all other power sources. However, this is
less accurate than when the camcorder is on.

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Setting the User Bit

Setting the User Bit

The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of recording, or an identification code consisting of
8 characters in the hexadecimal system. There are sixteen possible characters: the numbers 0 to 9 and the
letters A to F. The user bit can be output from the SDI OUT terminal (m only) and HDMI OUT terminal.

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Operating modes:

Setting an Hexadecimal Code

1 Open the user bit setting screen.

> [3 # Recording Setup] > [User Bit Type] > [ Setting] > [i]

• The user bit setting screen appears with an orange selection frame on the leftmost digit.

• Touch [Reset] to reset the user bit to [00 00 00 00] and return to the previous screen.

2 Touch [Í] or [Î] to set the first character and then touch the field next to it to select it.

• Change the rest of the characters in the same way.

3 After completing all the characters of the user bit, touch [OK].

• Touch [Cancel] to close the screen without changing the user bit.

Using the Date or Time

1 Select [User Bit Type].

> [3 # Recording Setup] > [User Bit Type]

2 Touch [ Date] or [ Time] and then touch [X].

Recording Audio

Recording Audio

The camcorder features 4-channel linear PCM or 2-channel MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio recording and playback.
The sampling frequency is 48 kHz and the audio sampling bit depth is 16 bit. You can record audio using the
INPUT terminals* (commercially available microphones or analog line-in audio sources), the MIC terminal
(commercially available microphones) or the built-in microphone.
The audio signal will be output along with the video signal from the SDI OUT terminal (m only) and HDMI
OUT terminal. You can record this audio signal on an external recorder.

* Requires that the handle unit be correctly attached to the camcorder.

Operating modes:

Selecting the Audio Recording Format

You can set the audio recording format to MPEG-4 AAC-LC (2 channels, 16 bit) or linear PCM (4 channels,
16 bit).

1 Select [MP4 Audio Format].

> [3 ! Recording Setup] > [MP4 Audio Format]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].

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Options

[ AAC 16bit 2CH]:

The clip is recorded using 2-channel MPEG-4 AAC-LC. This format is more versatile and
allows the clip to be played back on various devices.

[ LPCM 16bit 4CH]:

The clip is recorded using 4-channel linear PCM. This format is uncompressed and offers
higher audio quality.

Recording Audio

Audio input selection switches

for INPUT 1 for INPUT 2

Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels

Which audio inputs are recorded to which audio channels is determined by a combination of menu settings,
whether the handle unit is attached, and other audio-related controls on the camcorder. The following table gives
an overview of the possible combinations. Refer also to the illustration following the table.

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Microphone

connected
to the MIC

terminal

–

Yes

No

Position of the audio

input selection switch

for

INPUT 1

INPUT1 INPUT2

INPUT1 INPUT2

INPUT1 INPUT2

INPUT1 INPUT2

INPUT1

INT.MIC/

MIC

INPUT1 INPUT2

INPUT1 INPUT2

INPUT1

for

INPUT 2

INT.MIC/

MIC

INPUT2 – –

INT.MIC/

MIC

[CH2 Input] [CH3/CH4 Input]* CH1 CH2 CH3* CH4*

Menu settings

[C ! Audio Setup] >

[

INPUT 2]

[

INPUT 1]

[

INPUT 2]

[

INPUT 1]

– –

[

INPUT 2]

[

INPUT 1]

– –

[ INPUT

[ INPUT

[ Built-in Mic/

MIC Terminal]

[ Built-in Mic/

MIC Terminal]

[ Built-in Mic/

MIC Terminal]

[ Built-in Mic/

MIC Terminal]

Ter mi na l]

Ter mi na l]

Recorded audio channels/audio sources

INPUT 2 terminal

INPUT 1 terminal

INPUT 1
terminal

MIC terminal

(mono)

INPUT 1
terminal

INPUT 2 terminal

INPUT 1 terminal

MIC terminal

(mono)

INPUT 2 terminal

INPUT 1 terminal

Built-in

microphone

(mono)

INPUT 1
terminal

MIC

terminal (L)

INPUT 2
terminal

MIC

terminal (R)

INT.MIC/

MIC

Yes

No

Yes

No – –

* Only when [3 Recording Setup] > [MP4 Audio Format] is set to [ LPCM 16bit 4CH].

INT.MIC/

MIC

INT.MIC/

MIC

Handle unit not attached

INPUT2 – –

INT.MIC/

MIC

INT.MIC/

MIC

– – MIC terminal (L) MIC terminal (R)

– –

– – MIC terminal (L) MIC terminal (R)

Built-in

microphone

(mono)

Built-in

microphone (L)

Built-in

microphone (L)

INPUT 2 terminal

Built-in

microphone (R)

Built-in

microphone (R)

Built-in

microphone

(L)

Built-in

microphone

(R)

Recording Audio

NOTES

NOTES

햲

햳

햴

햵

햶

Microphone lock screw

Cable clamp

INPUT 2 / INPUT 1 terminals

MIC terminal

Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder

To each of the INPUT terminals you can attach commercially available microphones or analog line-in sources
with an XLR connector. To the MIC terminal you can attach commercially available condenser microphones with
their own power supply, and a ∅ 3.5 mm stereo mini plug. To use the INPUT terminals and microphone holder,
the handle unit must be correctly attached to the camcorder.
Follow the procedure below to attach a microphone (refer also to the following illustration). To connect an
external device to the camcorder, plug the device’s cable into the desired INPUT terminal (햵).

1Loosen the microphone lock screw (햲), open the microphone holder and insert the microphone (햳).

2 Tighten the lock screw and put the microphone cable through the microphone cable clamp under

the microphone holder (햴).

3 Plug the microphone cable into the desired INPUT terminal (햵) or the MIC terminal (햶).

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• When using an external microphone, if you use the built-in Wi-Fi functions while recording, noise may be
recorded due to interference from the wireless communication. As much as possible, keep external
microphones away from the camcorder while recording.

Recording Audio

IMPORTANT

INPUT 1 / INPUT 2 switches

Audio input selection switches

for INPUT 1 for INPUT 2

Selecting the Audio Input Source for Audio Channels

Using the INPUT 1 / INPUT 2 Terminals

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1 Select the INPUT terminals as the audio input for the desired audio channel.

CH1 / CH2: Set the corresponding audio input selection switch to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2.
CH3 / CH4: > [C ! Audio Setup] > [CH3/CH4 Input] > [ INPUT Terminal] > [X]

2 To select the audio source, set the corresponding INPUT switch to MIC (microphone) or LINE (audio device).

• To supply a microphone with phantom power, set the switch to MIC+48V instead. Make sure to connect the
microphone first, before turning the phantom power on. Keep the microphone connected when turning off
the phantom power.

• When using the INPUT terminals to record to only one channel, use the INPUT 1 terminal.

• When connecting a microphone or device that does not support phantom power, make sure to set the
corresponding INPUT switch to MIC or LINE, respectively. If you set the switch to MIC+48V, the microphone or
device may be damaged.

To record the same audio input to two audio channels

By default, when using the INPUT terminals, each audio input is recorded to a separate audio channel (INPUT 1
to CH1 and INPUT 2 to CH2). If necessary (for example, as an audio backup recording), you can record the
audio input into the INPUT 1 terminal to both audio channels, CH1 and CH2. In that case, you can adjust the
audio recording levels of each channel independently of each other.

1 Select [CH2 Input].

> [C ! Audio Setup] > [CH2 Input]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].

Options

[ INPUT 2]: Records audio to each channel separately. Audio input into INPUT 1 is recorded to CH1, while

audio input into INPUT 2 is recorded to CH2.

[ INPUT 1]: Audio input into INPUT 1 is recorded to both channels. Audio input into INPUT 2 will not be

recorded.

Recording Audio

Audio input selection switches

for INPUT 1 for INPUT 2

CH1/CH2 audio level switches

Using the Built-in Microphone or MIC Terminal

1 Select the built-in microphone/MIC terminal as the audio input for the desired audio channel.

CH1 / CH2: If the handle unit is connected to the camcorder, set both audio input selection switches to

INT.MIC/MIC.

CH3 / CH4: > [C ! Audio Setup] > [CH3/CH4 Input] > [ Built-in Mic/MIC Terminal]

> [X]

2 To use an external microphone, connect it to the MIC terminal.

• The camcorder will record audio from the built-in microphone unless an external microphone is connected
to the MIC terminal.

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Adjusting the Audio Recording Level

You can adjust the audio recording level of the various audio channels using the audio controls on the handle unit
or the audio screen in the FUNC menu. The audio screen shows an overview of the audio channels used and, for
each audio channel: the audio input currently selected, whether the audio recording level is adjusted
automatically or manually and the audio level indicator.

Automatic Audio Level Adjustment for CH1 or CH2

When the handle unit is attached to the camcorder, set the audio level switch of the desired channel to A
(automatic) to let the camcorder automatically adjust that channel’s audio level. If the handle unit is not attached,
adjust the audio levels using the FUNC menu (A 82).

Recording Audio

CH1/CH2 audio level switches

CH1/CH2 – dials

Automatic Level Control (ALC) for audio from the INPUT terminals and MIC terminal

When the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 switches are both set to the same type of audio source (line input or
microphone), you can link the audio level adjustment for both inputs with the [C Audio Setup] > [INPUT 1/2

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ALC Link] setting. Similarly, you can link the audio level adjustment for the L and R channels of an external
microphone connected to the MIC terminal with the [C Audio Setup] > [MIC ALC Link] setting.
When the [ Linked] option is selected, if the audio inputs from the INPUT terminals are selected for
CH1/CH2, you can adjust both audio channels with the CH1 audio level switch and CH1 – dial (A 82).
If the INPUT terminals are selected for CH3/CH4, you can adjust both audio channels using the FUNC menu
(A 82).

Manual Audio Level Adjustment for CH1 or CH2

When the handle unit is attached to the camcorder, adjust the audio level using the controls on the handle unit. If
the handle unit is not attached, adjust the audio levels using the FUNC menu (A 82).

1 Set the audio level switch of the desired channel to M (manual).
2 Turn the corresponding – dial to adjust the audio level.

• For reference, 0 corresponds to –G, 5 corresponds to 0 dB, and 10 corresponds to +18 dB.

• As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter on the screen will go to the right
of the –18 dB mark (one mark right of the –20 dB mark) only occasionally.

3 Close the protective cover to prevent the audio controls from being changed inadvertently.

Audio Level Adjustment Using the FUNC Menu

When [3 Recording Setup] > [MP4 Audio Format] is set to [ LPCM 16bit 4CH], use the audio screen in
the FUNC menu to adjust the audio recording levels for CH3 and CH4. If the handle unit is not attached to the
camcorder, you must use the audio screen to adjust the audio recording levels for CH1 and CH2 as well.

1 Open the audio screen.

[FUNC] > [C Audio]

2 Touch [CH1/CH2] or [CH3/CH4] as necessary, to change the pair of audio channels you wish to adjust.
3 Touch [ Automatic] or [ö Manual].

• If you selected automatic adjustment, skip to step 5. If you selected manual adjustment, continue the
procedure to adjust the audio recording level.

4 Touch and hold [Ï] or [Ð] to adjust the recording level as necessary.

• As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter on the screen will go to the right
of the –18 dB mark (one mark right of the –20 dB mark) only occasionally.

5Touch [X].

Recording Audio

NOTES

NOTES

• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted.

• If the audio level display is normal but the sound is distorted, activate the microphone's attenuator (A 83).

• We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when
the microphone attenuator is activated.

• If at least one of the audio channels is set to the INPUT terminals and manual audio level adjustment, you can
activate the audio limiter to prevent audio distortions. When [C Audio Setup] > [INPUT 1/2 Limiter] is set to
[i On], will appear at the bottom right of the screen and the audio limiter will limit the amplitude of
audio input signals when they start to distort.

Advanced Microphone Settings

Microphone Sensitivity (INPUT Terminals)

When one of the audio channels is set to the INPUT terminals and the corresponding INPUT1 or INPUT2 switch
is set to MIC or MIC+48V, you can select the external microphone’s sensitivity.

1 Select the desired INPUT terminal’s sensitivity.

> [C ! Audio Setup] > [INPUT 1 Mic Trimming] or [INPUT 2 Mic Trimming]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].

• You can select one of 5 sensitivity levels from –12 dB to +12 dB.

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Microphone Attenuator (INPUT Terminals)

When one of the audio channels is set to the INPUT terminals and the corresponding INPUT1 or INPUT2 switch
is set to MIC or MIC+48V, you can activate the external microphone’s attenuator (20 dB).

1 Select the desired INPUT terminal’s sensitivity.

> [C ! Audio Setup] > [INPUT 1 Mic Att.] or [INPUT 2 Mic Att.]

2Touch [i On] and then touch [X].

• å appears at the right of the screen.

Microphone Sensitivity (Built-in Microphone)

When one of the audio channels is set to the built-in microphone/MIC terminal and no external microphone is
connected to the MIC terminal, you can increase the built-in microphone's sensitivity.

1 Select [Built-in Mic Sensitivity].

> [C " Audio Setup] > [Built-in Mic Sensitivity]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].

Options

[h Normal]: For recording audio under usual conditions.
[ High]: For recording audio at a higher level (+6 db).

Recording Audio

Microphone Attenuator (Built-in Microphone)

When one of the audio channels is set to the built-in microphone/MIC terminal and no external microphone is
connected to the MIC terminal, you can activate the built-in microphone's attenuator (20 dB) to prevent audio
distortions when the audio level is too high.

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1 Select [Built-in Mic Att.].

> [C " Audio Setup] > [Built-in Mic Att.]

2Touch [i On] and then touch [X].

• å appears at the right of the screen.

Low-Cut Filter (Built-in Microphone)

When one of the audio channels is set to the built-in microphone/MIC terminal and no external microphone is
connected to the MIC terminal, you can activate the low cut filter. This can help, for example, to reduce the
sound of wind in the background when recording outdoors. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind
or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend turning off the low-cut filter.

1 Select [Built-in Mic Low Cut].

> [C " Audio Setup] > [Built-in Mic Low Cut]

2Touch [i On] and then touch [X].

Microphone Attenuator (MIC Terminal)

When one of the audio channels is set to the built-in microphone/MIC terminal, you can activate the microphone
attenuator (20 dB) for an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal to prevent audio distortions when
the audio level is too high.

1 Select [MIC Att.].

> [C " Audio Setup] > [MIC Att.]

2Touch [i On] and then touch [X].

• å appears at the right of the screen.

Low-Cut Filter (MIC Terminal)

When one of the audio channels is set to the built-in microphone/MIC terminal, you can activate the low-cut filter
for an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal. This can help, for example, to reduce the sound of
wind in the background when recording outdoors. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you
want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend turning off the low-cut filter.

1 Select [MIC Low Cut].

> [C # Audio Setup] > [MIC Low Cut]

ouch [i On] and then touch [X].

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Using Headphones

IMPORTANT

Using Headphones

Connect headphones with a ∅ 3.5 mm stereo mini plug to the × (headphone) terminal for playback or to
monitor the recorded audio.

Operating modes:

1 Select [Headphone Volume].

> [C #* Audio Setup] > [Headphone Volume]

* Page ! in mode.

2 Touch [Ô] or [Õ] to adjust the volume and then touch [X].

• You can also drag your finger along the volume bar.

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To a d j ust the volume during playback

During playback, you can also adjust the headphones volume in the same way you adjust the speaker’s volume
(A 100).

• When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level.

Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal

NOTES

NOTES

Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal

You can have the camcorder generate color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal to calibrate an external
monitor. The color bars and audio reference signal can be output from the SDI OUT terminal (m only),
HDMI OUT terminal and × (headphone) terminal*.

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* Audio reference signal only.

Operating modes:

Recording Color Bars

You can choose between EBU and SMPTE color bars.

1 Select [Color Bars].

> [3 # Recording Setup] > [Color Bars]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].

• The selected color bars appear on the screen and will be recorded when you press the REC button.

• You cannot change the type of color bars while recording or when pre-recording is activated.

Recording an Audio Reference Signal

The camcorder can output a 1 kHz audio reference signal with the color bars.

1 Select [1 kHz Tone].

> [3 $ Recording Setup] > [1 kHz Tone]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].

• You can select one of three audio levels (–12 dB, –18 dB, –20 dB) or select [j Off] to turn off the signal.

• The signal is output at the selected level and will be recorded when you press the REC button.

Pre-Recording

NOTES

NOTES

Pre-Recording

When pre-recording is activated, the camcorder starts recording continuously into a temporary memory (approx.
3 seconds) so when you press the REC button, the clip will contain also a few seconds of video and audio
recorded before you pressed the button.

Operating modes:

1Press the PRE REC button.

• Pre-recording is activated and z appears at the top of the

screen.

• Press the button again to turn off pre-recording.

2Press the REC button.

• The clip recorded on the card will include a few seconds of

video and audio recorded before the REC button was pressed.

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• The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing the REC button if the button was pressed
within 3 seconds of having turned on pre-recording or having finished the previous recording.

• Pre-recording will be deactivated in the following cases:

- If the position of the mode switch was changed.

- If the menu was opened.

- If the shooting mode, white balance or look was changed.

• About the time code when pre-recording is activated:

- The time code of the clip will start a few seconds before the REC button was pressed.

- The time code will be recorded with the running mode set to [ Free Run].

- If the time code mode was set to [ Regen.], or to [ Preset] with [ Rec Run] running mode, the

time code running mode will be changed automatically to [ Free Run] when pre-recording is activated.

- When pre-recording is turned off, the time code running mode will return to its previous setting.

Infrared Recording

NOTES

NOTES

Infrared Recording

You can use the infrared mode to record in very dark situations using available infrared light. You can also use the
camcorder's infrared light to make the recordings even brighter, and select the color for the brighter areas in the
picture (white or green).

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Operating modes:

1 Set the INFRARED switch to ON.

• ; and = appear at the top left of the screen.

2 To change the color of highlights in the infrared picture,

select [IR Rec Color].

> [v $ Camera Setup] > [IR Rec Color]

3 Touch [± White] or [² Green] and then touch [X].

4 To turn on the infrared light, select [IR Light].

>[v $ Camera Setup] > [IR Light]

5 Touch [i On] and then touch [X].

• = changes to .

• When infrared recording is activated with the camcorder set to mode, the following changes take place.

- The camcorder switches to automatic gain, shutter speed and aperture adjustment.

- The camcorder switches to autofocus initially but you can change the focus mode to manual focus.

- The AGC limit, white balance, exposure compensation, backlight correction (both automatic and constant),
shooting mode, face detection & tracking, AF mode and look settings cannot be changed.

- The ND filter is retracted and cannot be changed.

• If you set an assignable button to [< IR Light] (A 94), you can press the button to turn the infrared light

on/off.

• Depending on the light source, autofocus may not work well while zooming.

• In infrared mode the camcorder's sensor is considerably more sensitive to near-infrared light. Do not point the
lens at strong light or heat sources when infrared recording is activated. If there are such light/heat sources in
the picture, be sure to shield the lens before switching the camcorder to infrared mode.

Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller

NOTES

NOTES

Remote cable
(supplied with the RC-V100)

To the RC-V100’s
REMOTE A terminal

- CUSTOM PICT. button

- AGC button

- AUTO KNEE button

- KNEE POINT, KNEE SLOPE dials

- BLACK GAMMA LEVEL dial

- SHARPNESS LEVEL dial

- WHITE BALANCE R and B dials

- MASTER BLACK R and B dials

- MASTER PEDESTAL dial

- AUTO IRIS button

- CANCEL button

Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller

You can connect the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller to the camcorder’s REMOTE terminal in order to
control the camcorder (including advanced recording functions) from a distance. The remote controller lets you
turn the camcorder on, navigate the menus and remotely control the aperture and shutter speed, and more.
Use the cable supplied with the remote controller to connect it to the camcorder. For details on how to connect
and use the remote controller, refer to its instruction manual.

Operating modes:

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1 Turn off the camcorder and connect the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller to the camcorder.

2 Turn on the camcorder and select [REMOTE Terminal].

> [B " System Setup] > [REMOTE Terminal]

3 Touch [ RC-V100 (REMOTE A)] and then touch [X].

Options

[ RC-V100 (REMOTE A)]:

Select this option to use the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller.

[ Standard]: Select this option to use commercially available remote controls.

• The following controls on the remote controller will not operate the camcorder:

Using the Optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver

IMPORTANT

To a d j ust the date and time automatically according to the GPS data

You can set [B System Setup] > [GPS Auto Time Setting] to [i Auto Update], to have the camcorder
automatically adjust its date and time settings according to the information received from the GPS signal. The
date and time will be updated automatically the first time a correct GPS signal is acquired after turning on the
camcorder.

• While the automatic date/time adjustment is activated, the [B System Setup] > [Date/Time] setting will

not be available.

• The time will not be updated while recording or when Browser Remote is activated (A 123).

Using the Optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver

When the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is connected to the camcorder’s USB terminal, the camcorder will
automatically record the GPS information (longitude, latitude and altitude) and coordinated universal time (UTC)
with the clips and photos you record.

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For details about attaching and configuring the receiver, refer to the instruction manual of the GP-E2.

Operating modes:

Connecting the GPS Receiver

Turn off the camcorder and the receiver. Connect the receiver to the camcorder’s USB terminal using the USB
cable*. While recording, place the receiver in the carrying case* and attach it to the camcorder’s grip belt or carry
it on your person.

* Supplied with the receiver.

• In certain countries and regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Therefore, be sure to use GPS in
accordance with the laws and regulations of your country or region. Be particularly careful when traveling
outside your home country.

• Be careful about using GPS functions where the operation of electronic devices is restricted.

• The GPS information recorded with clips and photos may contain data that can lead others to locate or
identify you. Be careful when sharing geotagged recordings with others or when uploading them to the Web.

• Do not leave the GPS receiver near strong electromagnetic fields such as near powerful magnets and motors.

Using the Optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver

NOTES

NOTES

• The camcorder is not compatible with the receiver's digital compass and positioning interval functions. Also,
the [Set Now] option is not available for the [GPS Auto Time Setting] setting.

• Initial GPS signal reception will take longer after replacing the power source or when first turning on the
camcorder after a period of having been turned off.

• The GPS information recorded with clips corresponds to the location at the start of the recording.

• Do not lay cables connected to the SDI OUT terminal (m only) or HDMI OUT terminal near the receiver.
Doing so may negatively affect the GPS signal.

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Using the Optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver

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Customization

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CUSTOM Dial and Button

You can assign to the CUSTOM button and dial one of several frequently used functions. You can then adjust the
selected function using the CUSTOM button and dial, without having to access the menu.

Operating modes:

1 Select [CUSTOM Dial & Button].

> [B # System Setup] > [CUSTOM Dial & Button]

2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].

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Options

[ Tv/Av/M]: When the shooting mode is set to ‚ or “, turn the CUSTOM dial to adjust the shutter speed

or aperture value, respectively.
When the shooting mode is set to n, press the CUSTOM button repeatedly to select the
value you wish to adjust (aperture value → shutter speed → gain value). While the desired
value is highlighted in orange, turn the dial to adjust it.

[ AGC Limit]: Press the CUSTOM button to turn the AGC limit on/off. When the AGC limit is activated, turn

the dial to set the maximum gain value.

[y Exposure Comp.]:

Press the CUSTOM button to lock the exposure and, if necessary, turn the dial to compensate
the exposure (exposure lock + compensation).

[j Off]: Disables the CUSTOM button and dial.

• Instead of the procedure above, you can press and hold the CUSTOM button to display a quick menu of the
options. Use the CUSTOM dial to select the desired option and then press the CUSTOM button.

Assignable Buttons

Onscreen
assignable button

Assignable Buttons

The camcorder offers 5 assignable buttons on the camcorder's body and an onscreen button (touch operation)
to which you can assign various functions (assignable buttons). Assign often-used functions to the buttons you
find most convenient, to personalize the camcorder to your needs and preferences.

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The names of the buttons printed on the camcorder also indicate their default settings. The onscreen assignable
button will show only the icon of the function currently assigned to it.

Operating modes:

Changing the Assigned Function

1Physical buttons: Press the MENU button and, while holding it pressed down, press the assignable

button whose function you wish to change.
Onscreen assignable button

> [B # System Setup] > [Onscreen Assignable Button]

• A list of available functions appears with the current function assigned to the button highlighted.

• You can use the menu also for physical assignable buttons. The corresponding settings ([Assignable

Button 1] to [Assignable Button 5]) can be found under pages " and # in the [B System Setup] menu.

2 Touch the desired function and then touch [X].

• If necessary, touch [Í]/[Î] to scroll up/down.

3Press the assignable button (or touch the onscreen assignable button) to use the assigned function

as described in the following table.

: Open the function selection screen with the menu setting.

Assignable Buttons

Assignable functions

Function name Description A

[ BLC Always On] Turns the constant backlight correction function on/off. 68
[~ Face Only AF] Switches between standard autofocus and autofocus only when a face is detected. 55

[ Focus Guide] Turns the Dual Pixel Focus Guide function on/off. 50

[Ä WB Priority] Switches between the current white balance setting and a priority white balance setting registered with

the [v Camera Setup] > [Set WB Priority] setting.

[< IR Light]* When infrared recording is activated, turns the camcorder's infrared light on/off. 88

[œ Monitor Channels] Changes the audio channels output from the × (headphone) terminal. 110

[B AF/MF] Switches between autofocus and manual focus. 49

[± Powered IS] Turns powered IS on/off. 61
[z Pre REC] Turns pre-recording on/off. 87

[ Rec Review] Reviews the last clip recorded. 41

[^ Magnification] Turns magnification on/off. 52

[ Photo] Records a photo. 40

[j Off] No function assigned – the button is disabled. —

* Requires that the handle unit be correctly attached to the camcorder.

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Saving and Loading Camcorder Settings

NOTES

Saving and Loading Camcorder Settings

After you adjust settings in the various menus, you can save those settings on an SD card. You can load those
settings at a later date or on another XF405 / XF400 camcorder so that you can use that camcorder in the exact
same way.

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Camcorder settings can only be saved on or loaded from the SD card in card slot B.

Operating modes:

Saving Camcorder Settings

1Insert the SD card where you want to save the camcorder's settings into SD card slot B.

2 Select [Save].

> [B $ System Setup] > [Backup Menu Settings 7] > [Save]

3 Touch [Yes].

• The camcorder’s menu settings will be saved to the card. If menu settings were previously saved, the old file
will be overwritten by the current menu settings.

4 When the confirmation message appears, touch [OK].

Loading Camcorder Settings

1Insert an SD card that contains previously saved camcorder settings into SD card slot B.

2 Select [Load].

> [B $ System Setup] > [Backup Menu Settings 7] > [Load]

3 Touch [Yes].

• The camcorder’s menu settings will be replaced by the settings saved on the card. Then, the screen will turn
black momentarily and the camcorder will restart.

• Camcorder settings files are exclusively compatible for use only with XF405 / XF400 camcorders. When
settings are loaded from a file saved with a different camcorder model, menu settings that are common to both
models will be overwritten and the rest of the settings will be reset to default values.

• Passwords/encryption keys that were set by the user under [B System Setup] > [Network Settings] are not
saved with this operation. After loading previously saved menu settings, set up the necessary network
passwords again.

Playback

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1 y: Clip index screen

}: Photo index screen.

2 Display the next/previous index page.

You can also swipe left/right on the screen.

3 Index screen button: Touch to change the index

screen.

4 [FUNC] button: Clip/photo operations (A 101).
5 Folder name. The last 4 digits indicate the

recording date (1103 = November 3).

6 Clips only: Clip information (A 100).

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Basic Playback

This section explains how to play back clips and photos. For details on playing back recordings using an external
monitor, refer to Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder (A 107).

Operating modes:

The Playback Index Screen

1 Set the power switch to MEDIA.

• The camcorder switches to mode and the clip index
screen appears.

2Look for the clip you wish to play back.

• Swipe left/right or touch [Ï]/[Ð] to check other index pages.

• To view photos or play back recordings on the other SD card,
change the index screen.

3 Touch the thumbnail of the desired clip to start playback

(A 98).

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Basic Playback

1 [FUNC] button: Clip/photo operations (A 101)
2 Output audio channels (A 110), MP4 audio

format (A 77)
3 Look (A 73)
4 Clip playback controls (A 99)
5Volume (A 100)
6 Clip playback operation (A 99)
7 Wireless controller disabled (A 139)
8 Fan operation and temperature warning (A 146)
9 Remaining battery charge (A 43)
10 Time code (A 74)

11 Frame rate (A 46)
12 Resolution and bit rate (A 46)
13 Clips: Clip number

Photos: Photo number / Total number of photos

14 File number (A 137)
15 Slow & fast motion rate (A 48)
16 SD card selected for playback (A 98)
17 Data code (A 136)
18 Return the photo index screen
19 Photo jump (A 99)
20 GPS information* (A 90)

Changing the Index Screen

You can change the index screen to switch between playing back clips (y) and photos (}) or to play back
recordings from a different SD card (6/7).

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Touch the index screen button and then touch the desired index screen.

• You can also press the G button on the supplied wireless controller to open the index selection screen.

Options

[6 y Movies]: Clips recorded on SD card A.
[7 y Movies]: Clips recorded on SD card B.
[6 } Photos]: Photos recorded on SD card A.
[7 } Photos]: Photos recorded on SD card B.

Playing Back Recordings

1 In the index screen, touch the thumbnail of the desired recording.

• Clips: Playback will start from the selected clip until the last clip in the index screen.
Photos: The selected photo will be displayed. Swipe left/right to view other photos.

2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.

• During video playback, the playback controls will disappear automatically after a few seconds. In video
playback pause or for photos, touch the screen again to hide the playback controls.

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4

5

* Only when the optional GP-E2 GPS receiver was used when recording the photo.

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12
13
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Basic Playback

IMPORTANT

NOTES

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is illuminated in red. Failing to do so may result
in permanent data loss.

- Do not open the SD card compartment cover.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.

• You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded on an SD card using another device.

• Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between clips.

• The following image files may not be displayed correctly.

- Images not recorded with this camcorder.

- Images edited on a computer.

- Images whose file names have been changed.

Playback Controls

The following playback types are available using the onscreen controls. Using the joystick, push the joystick to
select the desired button and then press the joystick. For clip playback, you can also use the playback buttons
on the supplied wireless controller.

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Clip playback controls

Playback type Operation Onscreen icon

Fast playback* During playback, touch [Ø] / [×].

• Touch repeatedly to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x →

60x the normal speed.

• During fast playback, touch [Ð] to return to playback at normal speed.

Slow playback* Touch [Ö] / [Õ].

• Touch repeatedly to change the playback speed to approximately 1/4 → 1/8 the

normal speed.

Frame reverse/advance* During playback pause, touch [ ] / [ ].

Skip to the beginning of the current clip Touch [Ú]. —

Skip to the beginning of the previous
clip

Skip to the beginning of the next clip Touch [Ù]. —
Pause/resume playback During playback, touch [Ý] to pause.

Stop playback Touch [Ñ] to stop playback and return to the index screen. —

* There is no audio during this playback mode.

Touch [Ú] twice.

During playback pause, touch to [Ð] to resume normal playback.

15x →

x00×
Øx00

x1/0Õ
Öx1/0

Photo playback controls

Playback type Operation

Return to the photo index screen Touch [f].
Photo jump Touch [h] to display the scroll bar. Touch [Ï] / [Ð], or drag your finger along the

scroll bar, to find the desired photo. Touch [L] to return to single photo view.

—

Ý

Ð

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NOTES

NOTES

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3
4
5

2

6
7
8
9

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1 File number (A 137)
2 Display the information for the previous/next clip
3 Clip number / Total number of clips
4 Slow & fast motion rate (A 48)
5 Look (A 73)
6 Date and time at the start of recording

7 Clip duration
8 Frame rate (A 46)
9 Resolution and bit rate (A 46)
10 GPS information* (A 90)

(location at the start of recording)

Basic Playback

• During fast/slow playback, you may notice some anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the
playback picture.

• The speed indicated on the screen is approximate.

• Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous frame reverse.

Adjusting the volume

During playback, audio will be output from the monaural built-in speaker. You can connect a pair of headphones
to the × (headphone) terminal to listen to the audio in stereo.

1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls.

2 Touch [Ó/].

3 Touch [Ø]/[Ô] or [Ù]/[Õ] to adjust the volume and then touch [K].

• You can also drag your finger along the respective volume bar.

• You can select the audio channels output from the × (headphone) terminal and built-in speaker (A 110).

Displaying Clip Information

1 In the clip index screen touch [I] and then touch the desired clip.

• The [Clip Info] screen will be displayed.

•Touch [Ï] / [Ð] to view the information for the previous/next clip.

2 Touch [L] twice to return to the index screen.

* Only when the optional GP-E2 GPS receiver was used when recording the clip.