JVC GY-HM150E, GYHM150U User Manual

HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

GY-HM150U GY-HM150E

* The illustration shows the GY-HM150U/GY-HM150E with the supplied microphone attached.

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. GY-HM150U Serial No.

Please read the following before getting started:

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.

In this manual, each model number is described without the last letter (U/E) which means the shipping destination. (U: for USA and Canada, E: for Europe)

Only “U”models (GY-HM150U) have been evaluated by UL.

LST1229-001A

Introduction

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinche

9. particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to a

void injury from tip-over.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the app

aratus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTES:

• The rating plate and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

• The serial number plate is on the battery pack mount.

• The rating information and safety caution of the AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

Caution on Replaceable lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

• Dispose of used battery promptly.

• Keep away from children.

• Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the

presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the

presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of importa

intended to alert the user to the presence of importa

intended to alert the user to the presence of importa operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

the literature accompanying the appliance.

For USA-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on

a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or

more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not use this eq with water. Also do not place any containers filled with water or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit. (If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)

Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lea malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock.

uipment in a bathroom or places

such as lighted candles,

d to the

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camera and to the user. Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camera.

CAUTION!

Connecting cables (Audio/Video, etc.) to the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camera to fall, resulting in damage.

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : GY-HM150U Tr ade Name : JVC Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP. Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J. 07470 Telephone Number : 973-317-5000

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gener radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televis which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

AC adapter

ates, uses, and can radiate

ion reception,

WARNING:

The battery pack, the camera with battery installed, and the remote control with battery installed should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine, fire or the like.

When using the AC adapter in areas other than the USA

The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER

In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to an AC wall outlet other than American National Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter,

called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown. For this AC plug ad JVC dealer.

apter, consult your nearest

Plug Adapter

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Introduction

Safety Precautions (continued)

IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)

Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.

If the plug ﬁtted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved

type, as originally ﬁtted, and to replace the fuse cover. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove

the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied ﬁtted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red

If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identiﬁcations of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.

CAUTIONS:

To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No serviceable

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parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed personnel. When you are not using the AC adapter for a long period

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of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, ﬁrst ﬁrmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries

Battery

Products

[European Union]

These symbols indicate that the electrical and electronic equipment and the battery with this symbol should not be disposed of as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the products should be handed over to the applicable collection points for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment as well as batteries for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with you national legislation and the Directive 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help to prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of these products. For more information about collection points and recycling of these product your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page http://www.jvc.eu to obtain information about the take-back of the product.

[Other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to dispose of these items, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries

s, please contact your local municipal office,

Notice:

The sign Pb below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead.

Dear Customer,

This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. European representative of JVC KENWOOD Corporation is: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 04 61145 Friedberg Germany

Sehr geehrter Kunde, sehr geehrte Kundin,

dieses Gerät stimmt mit den gültigen europäischen Richtlinien und Normen bezüglich elektromagnetischer Verträglichkeit und elektrischer Sicherheit überein. Die europäische Vertretung für die JVC KENWOOD Corporation ist: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 04 61145 Friedberg Deutschland

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the eq DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnectionsbetween pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections. DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.

DON’T continueto operate the equipment if you are in

any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer. DON’T remove any ﬁxed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON’T

unattended unless it is speciﬁcally stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for inﬁrm or handicapped people.

DON’T

so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

DON’T

example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DON’T use makeshift standsand NEVER ﬁx legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always ﬁt the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the ﬁxings provided according to the instructions. DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

ABOVE ALL

NEVER let anyone especially children push

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anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock; NEVER guess or take chances with electricalequipment

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of any kind — it isbetter to be safe than sorry!

uipment.

leave equipment switched on when it is

use equipment such as personal stereos or radios

obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for

Remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only.

Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

Trademarks

HDMI,the HDMI logo,

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and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable

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(High Speed cable) for viewing in higher image quality.

QuickTime and Final Cut Pro are trademarks of

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Apple Inc. Other product and company names included in

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Introduction

Contents

Introduction

Precautions for Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Attaching the Audio Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Names of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Names of Remote Control Parts and Functions . . . . . . . . 14

Preparations

Settings and Adjustments Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Adjusting the Grip Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting up the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Attaching an External Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Attaching the Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Removing the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Lens Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the Clock (Initial Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Assigning Functions to the [USER] Buttons . . . . . . . . . . .19

Tally Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

SDHC/SDXC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Inserting an SDHC/SDXC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Estimated Recordable Time of SDHC/SDXC Cards

Write-Protect Switch on the SDHC/SDXC Card . . . . . 21

Formatting (Initializing) SDHC/SDXC Cards . . . . . . . . 21

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Viewing the Viewfinder/LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Displays on the viewfinder/LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Auto White Display (Camera Mode Only) . . . . . . . . . .24

Menu Setting Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Alarm Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Zebra Pattern Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

. . . . 20

Shooting

Selecting a Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Selecting the Full Auto/Manual Shooting Mode . . . . . .25

Selecting a Focusing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Selecting System Definition, File Format and

Video Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Selecting the Aspect Ratio of SD Videos . . . . . . . . . . .26

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review) . . . .28

Zoom Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Adjusting the Focus Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Using the Focus Assist Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Shooting Different Scenes and Conditions (Program AE)

Enabling Lolux Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Using the Built-in ND Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Adjusting the Exposure Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Using the Tele Macro Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Displaying the Zebra Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Displaying the Zebra Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Specifying the Luminance Level Range for

Displaying Zebra Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Adjusting the White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Adjusting Automatic White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Using the Full Auto White Balance (FAW) Function . . .34

Adjusting White Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Adjusting Manual Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Adjusting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Adjusting the Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Setting the Photometry Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Displaying the Color Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Adjusting the Camera Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Using the Image Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Audio Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Setting the Reference Audio Recording Level . . . . . . .38

Using the Built-in Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Using an External Microphone Connected to the

[INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Reducing Wind Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Monitoring Audio Sound Using a Headphone . . . . . . . . . .39

Time Code Recording Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Displaying the Time Code/User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Recording the Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Presetting the Time Code/User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Presetting the user’s bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Protecting Important Scenes (OK Mark Function) . . . . . . .41

Splitting the Clips Freely (Clip Cutter Trig) . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Dual Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Backup Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Special Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Pre Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Clip Continuous Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Frame Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Interval Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

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Playback

Camera Features

Playing Back Recorded Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Playing Back Videos from the Thumbnail Screen . . . . 48

Thumbnail Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Thumbnail Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Deleting Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Appending and Deleting OK Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Basic Operations in Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Display and Description of the Menu Screen . . . . . . . .58

Text Input with Software Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Main Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Record Set Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Record Format Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Rec Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Slot Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Clip Set Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Audio Set Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Camera Function Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Switch Set Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Camera Process Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

TC/UB Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

LCD/VF Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Shooting Assist Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Marker Setting Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Status Display Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

A/V Out Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Others Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Media Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Setup File Manage Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items

(Favorites Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Editing Favorites Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Status Screen

Status Screen in Camera Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Status Screen in Media Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Marker and Safety Zone Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Configuring Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Saving a Setup File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Loading a Setup File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Managing/Editing Clips on a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

When your PC cannot recognize

the SDXC card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Viewing Images on a Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Wired Remote Control Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Restoring the SDHC/SDXC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Restoring the SDHC/SDXC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Clips Recorded to SDHC/SDXC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Folders in the SDHC/SDXC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Clip (Recorded Data) and Clip Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Recorded Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Others

Error Displays and Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Tally Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

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have been omitted in this manual.

Introduction

Main Features

This camera recorder enables recording of HD/SD format images to an SDHC/SDXC card, and also playback of these images.

New Features [Dual Rec/Backup Rec]

This recorder is equipped with two card slots, a new [Dual Rec] feature that enables simultaneous recording to both SDHC/SDXC cards, and another new [Backup Rec] feature that enables starting/stopping of recording to the two SDHC/ SDXC cards separately.

Backup recording can be performed without any other equipment.

* Dual Rec: When [Slot Mode] is set to ADualB

( A Page 42, 64 )

* Backup Rec: When [Slot Mode] is set to ABackupB

( A Page 43, 64 )

New Special Recording Features [Pre Rec/ Frame Rec/Interval Rec]

This recorder is equipped with three special recording features - [Pre Rec] that enables up to 5 seconds before the actual recording to be recorded, [Frame Rec] that enables the specified number of frames to be recorded freely, and [Interval Rec] that enables the specified number of frames to be recorded intermittently.

Recording on SDHC/SDXC Cards (Class 6/10)

The absence of mechanisms with the use of SDHC/SDXC cards (Class 6/10) as recording media brings about increased operation reliability. In addition, the improved compatibility with PCs enables high-speed data transfer to NLE as well as reduction of operating costs.

Supports 60 Hz/50 Hz HD Signals

Focus Assist Function

Enables easy and accurate focusing during shooting.

Wide Variety of User Buttons Added

Enables you to switch camera settings instantly to suit the shooting conditions.

Time Code Reader/Generator

The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to record and play back the time code and user’s bit.

Built-in Viewfinder and Color LCD Monitor

Displays the status screens, menu screens for settings, and alarm indications, in addition to the camera image and playback image.

Built-in Monitor Speaker for Audio Checking

Long-duration Recording using Dual Media Slots

By loading two SDHC/SDXC cards to the recorder, you can perform continuous recording or long-duration recording by recording to the two cards in sequence.

* When [Slot Mode] is set to ASeriesB (A Page 64)

SD (Standard Definition) Recording

Supports DV compression of SD images and recording in the QuickTime or AVI file format.

The use of a wide array of non-linear editing software is also supported, which helps to ease production of SD videos, such as DVDs.

Recording in QuickTime (MOV) File Format

Recording can be made in QuickTime (MOV) file format of Final Cut Pro, a video editing software from Apple Inc.

You can edit the recorded clips directly with Final Cut Pro.

Recording in MP4 File Format

This camera supports recording in the MP4 file format for NLE systems on Windows, which can be utilized in a wide range of non-linear editing environments.

Clip Review Function for Convenient Recording Review

Camera designed with 3-CCD System for High-quality Picture

Zebra Pattern Video Level Indication

Full Auto Shooting Mode

Eliminates the need for troublesome switch operations by automatically providing a wide range of compatibility with shooting conditions that change as you move between indoors and outdoors or between bright and dark locations.

Image Stabilizer Feature

Reduces blurring of images due to camera shake.

ND Filter Provided

Program AE Function

Enables selection of shooting conditions according to the scenes of your preference.

White Balance Adjustment Feature

Enables white balance to be adjusted automatically or manually.

Built-in Color Bars (Multi-format Color Bars)

Slow Shutter

Makes it possible to brightly shoot video of dark subjects with little motion by accumulating the images.

Two Audio Input Terminals

This camera recorder comes with two XLR terminals, which can be used as audio input terminals for the built-in or external microphone.

Three Video Output Terminals

This camera recorder comes with an HDMI terminal, a component terminal, and an A/V OUT (video/audio output) terminal, which support a wide variety of TV monitor types.

Supports Wired Remote Control

Connection to PCs via USB Port

Files stored on an SDHC/SDXC card can be retrieved to a PC.

Saving and Loading of Setting Files

The current menu and camera recorder settings can be saved to an SDHC/SDXC card (Up to eight files). In addition, settings files stored on the SDHC/SDXC card can also be loaded onto the camera recorder according to the shooting scene to reproduce the most suitable settings.

Application Software Provided

The [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] application software is provided for you to copy recorded clips to Windows or Macintosh PCs and for checking the video images, etc. (For MP4 file format)

The CD-ROM provided with this camera recorder comes with [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] and other application software as well as their user guides.

* For details, refer to the user guides for each application

software.

Introduction

Precautions for Proper Use

Storage and Usage Locations

 Allowable ambient temperature and humidity Be sure to use this unit within the allowable temperature range of

to 40 f and a relative humidity of 30 % to 80 %. Using this unit at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could result not only in malfunction but also serious impact on the CCD elements as small white spots may be generated. Please exercise care during use.

 Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colors may be

incorrect if this unit is used near a radio or television transmitting antenna, in places where strong magnetic fields are generated by transformers, motors, etc., or near devices emitting radio waves, such as transceivers or cellular phones.

 Use of wireless microphone near this unit When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner is used

near this unit during recording, the tuner could pick up noise.

 Avoid using or placing this unit in the following places.

• Places subject to extreme heat or cold

• Places with excessive dirt or dust

• Places with high humidity or moisture

• Places subject to smoke or vapor such as near a

cooking stove

• Places subject to strong vibrations or unstable surfaces

• In a parked car under direct sunlight or near a heater for

long hours.

 Do not place this unit at places that are subject to radiation or X-rays, or where corrosive gases occur.

 Protect this unit from being splashed with water. (Especially when shooting in the rain)

 Protect this unit from getting wet when shooting on a beach. In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the body. Be sure to clean the unit after use.

 Protect this unit against penetration of dust when using it in a place subject to sandy dust.

 Do not expose this device and the remote control to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or fire. The built-in battery may explode if it gets heated up.

 Do not leave the card slot cover open for a long period of time. Dirt entering the interior of the slot may cause it to malfunction.

Transportation

 Do not drop or hit this unit against a hard object when transporting.

Power Saving

 When this unit is not in use, be sure to turn off the power in order to reduce power consumption.

Maintenance

 Turn off the power before performing any maintenance.



Wipe the external cabinet of the unit with a soft cloth. Do not wipe the body with benzene or thinner. Doing so may cause the surface to melt or turn cloudy. When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent.

Rechargeable Battery

 Be sure to use only the specified batteries. We do not guarantee the safety and performance of this

device if an unspecified battery is used.

 The battery is not charged when purchased.

 When using the battery in a low temperature environment

(10 f or below), the operating time may be shortened, or it may not function properly. When using the device outdoors in the winter weather, warm the battery, such as by placing it in the pocket, before attaching it.

 Do not expose the battery to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or fire.

 If the battery is not to be used for a long time,

use up the charge completely and detach it from the camera to prevent deterioration. (Wait for the battery to run out by itself such as through continuous shooting or playback.)

B Charge the battery once every half a year, and store it

again after using up the charge.

 Attach the battery cap after removing the battery, and store it in a dry place between 15 f to 25 f.

Battery

Battery Cap

 ATTENTION:

The product you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery that is recyclable.

Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

SDHC/SDXC Cards

 This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SDHC/SDXC card (sold separately) in the card slot.

 Use an SDHC/SDXC card (4 GB to 128 GB) with Class 6 or higher performance and formatted using this camera recorder.

* Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA or

SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.

 If the SDHC/SDXC card contains files recorded by devices other than this camera recorder or files that are saved from a PC, the recordable time may be shorter or data may not be properly recorded. In addition, the remaining space on the card may not increase even when files are deleted using a PC.

 If you format (initialize) the SDHC/SDXC card, all data recorded on the card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted.

 If you want to wipe out all information by completely erasing the data, we recommend either using commercially available software that is specially designed for that purpose, or by physically destroying the SDHC/SDXC card with a hammer, etc. When formatting or erasing data using the camera recorder, only the file administration information is changed. The data is not completely erased from the SDHC/ SDXC card.

 Some commercially available SDHC/SDXC cards may be harder to be removed from this unit. Remove them by hooking onto the groove on the cards.

●

It will be easier to remove the cards after serveral times.

●

Do not stick any stickers on the cards.

Handling of SDHC/SDXC Cards

 The access lamp and status indicator blink in green when data on the SDHC/SDXC card is being accessed. Do not remove the SDHC/SDXC card during data access (such as recording, playback, or formatting). Do not turn off the power or remove the battery and AC adapter during access either.

 Do not use or store the SDHC/SDXC card in a place that is subject to static electricity or electrical noise.

 Do not place the SDHC/SDXC card near locations that are exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio waves.

 Inserting the SDHC/SDXC card incorrectly may result in damage of this unit or the SDHC/SDXC card.

 We are not liable for any accidental loss of data stored on the SDHC/SDXC card. Please back up any important data.

 Make use of the SDHC/SDXC card within the prescribed conditions of use.

Do not use it at the following locations. Places that are subject to direct sunlight, high humidity or corrosion, places near thermal equipment, sandy or dusty

places, or in a car under the sun with the doors and windows closed.

 Do not bend or drop the SDHC/SDXC card, or subject it to strong impact or vibration.

 Do not splash the SDHC/SDXC card with water.

 Do not dismantle or modify the SDHC/SDXC card.

 Do not touch the terminals with your hands or with a metal

object.

 Do not allow dust, dirt, water, or foreign objects to adhere to the terminals.

 Do not remove the labels or stick other labels or stickers on the SDHC/SDXC cards.

 Do not use pencils or ballpoint pens to write on the SDHC/ SDXC cards. Always use oil-based pens.

Groove

 The SDHC/SDXC card may pop out when it is being removed. Be careful not to lose the card.

Introduction

Precautions for Proper Use (continued)

Others

 Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the card slot.

 Do not turn off the power or remove the power cable during recording or playback.

 The camera recorder may not show stable pictures for a few seconds immediately after the power is turned on, but this is not a malfunction.

 Do not drop this unit or subject it to strong impact or vibration as it is a precision equipment.

 Optical performance of lens Due to the optical performance of the lens, color divergence

phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration) may occur at the periphery of the image. This is not a camera malfunction.

 Noise may appear in the image when switching modes.

 If placed on its side, heat release efficiency will

deteriorate.

 Use the supplied AC adapter as the power supply. Do not use the supplied AC adapter on other devices.

 When the connectors that come with connector covers are not in use, put on the covers to prevent damage to the connectors.

LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

 The LCD monitor and viewfinder screens are manufactured using high-precision technology. Black spots may appear on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens, or red, blue, and/or white spots may not disappear. However, this is not a malfunction and these spots are not recorded on the SDHC/SDXC card.

 If you use this unit continuously for a long period of time, the characters displayed in the viewfinder may temporarily remain on the screen. This is not recorded on the SDHC/ SDXC card. They will not appear after you turn the power off and then on again.

 If you use this unit in a cold place, the images may appear to lag on the screen, but this is not a malfunction. Retained images are not recorded on the SDHC/SDXC card.

 Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the screens.

 Due to the characteristic of the viewfinder display device, colors may appear on the images when you blink your eyes. This is not a malfunction. It does not affect the recorded images, HDMI output, or component output.

Characteristic CCD Phenomena

 Smear and blooming Due to the physical structure of CCDs, vertical streaking

(called “smear”) may occur when shooting an extremely bright light source or expansion of light (called “blooming”) may appear around it. Although the CCD employed in this unit produces very little smear or blooming, these phenomena may still occur when shooting a bright light source.

Smear Vertical pale streaking appearing at high luminous object

High luminous object (such as light bulbs, sun)

Blooming

Monitor Screen

 Moire or aliasing Stripes, lines or other fine patterns may appear jagged when

they are shot.

 White dots High temperatures can cause CCD sensor pixels to produce

white dots in the image. This is especially prominent when boosting the sensitivity. This is a characteristic of the charged-coupled device (CCD). As far as possible, use this unit under conditions where the temperature of this unit does not increase.

Blurring in highlight

Characteristic Lens Phenomena

 When shooting an extremely bright light source, ghosting may occur. This is a characteristic of the lens and not a malfunction.

 Any recordings made on this camera recorder that are played back for profit or public preview may infringe on the rights of the owner of the recordings.

 Do not use the recordings for purpose other than personal enjoyment without prior consent from the owner.

Accessories

This camera recorder comes bundled with the following accessories.

AC Adapter AP-V20M

Component Cable

Battery

BN-VF823U

AV C ord

Battery

Charger

AA-VF8U

Power Cord

Remote

Control Unit

(U model: 2) (E model: 4)

Attaching the Audio Unit

The audio unit (with handle) is not attached to the camera recorder unit when purchased.

Attach the audio unit according to the following procedure.

Attach the audio unit by sliding it all the way into the

shoe on the top of the camera recorder.

2 Turn the screw on the audio unit clockwise to fasten it

fully and securely to the camera recorder.

If the audio unit is not fully and securely tightened, it will be loose and may drop off from the camera recorder during use.

3 Connect the audio unit cable to the [AUDIO IN]

terminal of the camera recorder.

 Audio Unit

Screw

Clamp

CD-ROM

Audio Unit

Microphone

Shoe

[AUDIO IN] Terminal

Cable

Open the cover

Memo :

● The clamp on the audio unit is for fixing the microphone

cable and cannot be used to fix the audio unit cable.

(A Page 15)

Introduction



Names of Parts

Front

 Top

AWB

A Tally lamp (A Page 19)

Tally lamp (APage 19)

Remote control sensor (APage 15)

[AWB] Auto White Balance button (APage 33)

Lens/Lens cover (APage 18)

DCE

MON K

REC / 6

FGHI

Shoe

For mounting separately sold lights and accessories.

Eyepiece focus lever

Lever for adjusting the visibility. It is found on the under side.

Eyepiece

Viewfinder (APage 22)

[REC/6] Record trigger/User 6 Button (APage 27)

Button for starting or stopping recording. You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu setting to this button. (A Page 19)

Zoom lever (APage 28)

For zooming to the Tele (T) or Wide (W) end.

Accessory mounting screw hole

Microphone holder (APage 15)

For mounting an external microphone.

Knob

Knob for locking the microphone in place.

External microphone (APage 15)

 LCD Side

UT S

INPUT1

INPUT2

AUDIO INPUT

- LINE -

- MIC MIC+48V

INPUT1

INPUT2

AUTO MANUAL

AUDIO

SELECT

AUTO MANUAL

CH-2 INPUT

CH-1

CH-2

FILTER

OFF

LMH-

DCEFGHI J K L

A Built-in microphone (A Page 38)

Lens cover switch (APage 18)

Manual ring (APage 28)

[ND FILTER] switch (APage 30)

Reduces the amount of incident light to 1/10.

Iris dial (APage 36)

Enables manual aperture adjustment.

[GAIN] Gain switch (APage 35)

For selecting one of the three sensitivity levels.

[WHT.BAL] White balance selection switch

(

Page 33)

For selecting one of the three types of white balance.

[IRIS A/M] Iris mode selection button (APage 36)

Switches between manual and automatic iris.

Card slot A status indicator (APage 20)

Card slot A (APage 20)

Slot for SDHC/SDXC cards. Open the door to insert the SDHC/SDXC card.

Card slot B (APage 20)

Slot for SDHC/SDXC cards. Open the door to insert the SDHC/SDXC card.

Card slot B status indicator (APage 20)

[FULL AUTO] Full Auto mode selection button

(

Page 25)

For setting the shooting mode to the Full Auto or Manual mode.

USER1

AF/MF FULL AUTO

GAIN

WHT.BAL

BA-

PRST-

USER2

FOCUS

ZOOM

IRIS A/M

[AF/MF] Focusing mode selection button (APage 25)

For setting the focusing mode to the Auto or Manual mode.

[FOCUS/ZOOM] ring switch

For setting the function of the manual ring to focus (A Page 29) or zoom adjustment (A Page 28).

[USER2] User 2 button (APage 19)

A specific feature in the menu setting can be assigned to this button according to the user’s preference.

[USER1] User 1 button (APage 19)

A specific feature in the menu setting can be assigned to this button according to the user’s preference.

[CH-1/CH-2] CH-1/CH-2 recording level adjustment

knob (

Page 38)

For adjusting the audio input level for the CH-1 or CH-2 audio.

[CH1/CH2 AUDIO SELECT] CH-1/CH-2 audio selection

switch (

Page 38)

For setting the method of adjusting the audio recording level for the CH-1 or CH-2 audio to the Auto or Manual mode.

[AUDIO INPUT 1/2] INPUT1/INPUT2 audio input signal

selection switch (

For selecting the input signal for the [INPUT1] or [INPUT2] terminal.

[CH-2 INPUT] CH-2 audio input terminal selection

switch (

Page 38)

For selecting whether to input audio signals to CH-2 audio from the [INPUT1] or [INPUT2] terminal.

Memo :

● [INPUT1] terminal, [INPUT2] terminal: R, S on Page13

Page 38)

Q P

N M

Introduction

Names of Parts (continued)

 LCD Monitor

CH-2 INPUT

AUTO MANUAL

CH-1

AUDIO INPUT

- LINE -

AUDIO

INPUT1

- MIC -

SELECT

INPUT2

MIC+48V

INPUT2

INPUT1

CH-2

AUTO MANUAL

USER2

USER1

FILTER

FOCUS

ZOOM

OFF

AF/MF FULL AUTO

IRIS A/M

GAIN

WHT.BAL

L-

B-

M-

A-

H-

PRST-

When the LCD cover is opened

DISPLAY

COMPONENT

OUT

BDC

Bottom

A LCD cover

[COMPONENT OUT] Component output terminal

(

Page 91)

[A/V OUT] Audio/Video output terminal (APage 91)

[C.REVIEW/4] Clip Review/User 4 button (APage 28)

For checking the most recently captured images. You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific

feature in the menu setting to this button. (A Page 19)

[ZEBRA/5] Zebra/User 5 button (APage 32)

For displaying or canceling the display of zebra pattern based on the luminance of the object. You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu setting to this button. (A Page 19)

Built-in speaker (APage 39)

Adjust the volume with the [ADJ./VOL.] knob on the rear.

Memo :

●

The built-in speaker is usable only in the Media mode. Audio is not output from the built-in speaker during Camera mode.

●

Audio level in the Camera mode and Media mode can be adjusted separately.

●

When in the Media mode, the volume of the headphone and speaker are adjusted at the same time.

● The built-in speaker cannot be used when the [HDMI]

terminal, [A/V OUT] terminal, or headphone jack is connected.

[SLOT SEL] Slot selection button (APage 25)

For switching the active card slot during shooting and playback.

SLOT SEL

LOLUX/3

C.REVIEW/4 ZEBRA/5

A / V OUT

FGHI

MENU/

THUMB

REC

KLM

[LOLUX/3] Low-light shooting/User 3 button (APage 19)

For switching the low-light shooting mode ON or OFF. You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific

feature in the menu setting to this button. (A Page 19)

[DISPLAY] Display button

For switching the displays on the LCD screen and viewfinder. (A Page 20)

[REC] Record trigger button (APage 27)

Button for starting or stopping recording.

LCD monitor (APage 20)

[MENU/THUMB] Menu/Thumbnail button

The operation changes according to the status of the camera recorder.

During Camera mode: Displays the menu screen. Press again to exit the menu.

During Media mode: During media playback, the thumbnail screen is displayed. During thumbnail screen display, the thumbnail menu is displayed.

Set lever

When in the Camera mode, this lever is used for Program AE selection and as the zooming lever. (A Page 30)

When in the Media mode, this lever is used for clip selection and playback control. (A Page 48) When the menu screen is displayed, this lever is used for menu setting. (A Page 58)

 Bottom

Tripod mounting holes (APage 15)

Memo :

● To prevent the camera recorder from falling, attach

securely using the rotation prevention hole.

● Use screws with screw length 5 mm and below.

CADEFGHI J

N O PQ

 Rear  Grip Belt Side

L K

REC

OPEN

OIS

SHUTTER

ACCESS

CAM

MEDIA

PUSH

ADJ./ VOL.

 Rear

A [OIS] Optical Image Stabilizer button (A Page 37)

For switching the image stabilizer feature ON or OFF.

[SHUTTER] Shutter Speed button (APage 35)

Press this button to set the shutter speed manually.

[AE±] Exposure button (APage 31)

Press this button to set the exposure manually.

[ADJ./VOL.] Adjustment/Volume knob

[ADJ.] : For adjusting the shutter speed (APage 35) and

exposure (

[VOL.] : Also for adjusting the volume of a headphone

and the built-in speaker. (

Battery mount (APage 16)

[HDMI] terminal (APage 91)

[ ] USB terminal (APage 90)

[DC] input terminal

Battery lock release button (APage 16)

[REC] Record trigger button (APage 27)

For starting or stopping recording.

[MEDIA] Media mode indicating lamp (APage 25)

Lights up in red during the Media mode.

Page 31).

Page 39)

REM

OTE

[CAM] Camera mode indicating lamp (APage 25)

Lights up in red during the Camera mode.

Memo :

● During the USB mode, both the [MEDIA] indicating lamp

K and [CAM] indicating lamp L go out.

[ACCESS] Access indicating lamp

Lights up or blinks during recording or playback.

 Grip Belt Side

[STANDBY/ON OFF]/[CAM/MEDIA] Power/Operation

mode selection switch

STANDBY/ON OFF : Turns the power On/Off. (APage 17) CAM/MEDIA : Sets this camera recorder to the Camera

or Media mode.

Memo :

● To switch to the Media mode, fix the switch at the [CAM/

MEDIA] position for 1 second or longer.

Grip belt mount (APage 15)

[ ] Headphone jack (APage 39)

[REMOTE] Remote terminal (APage 91)

For connecting a separately sold wired remote control.

[INPUT1] Audio input 1 terminal (APage 38)

For connecting an XLR microphone.

[INPUT2] Audio input 2 terminal (APage 38)

For connecting an XLR microphone.

Introduction

Names of Remote Control Parts and Functions

START / STOP

B C

E F

ZOOM S.SHOT INFO

SET

PLAYLISTDISP INDEX

K J

I H

A [START/STOP] Button

Button for starting or stopping recording.

[ZOOM] Button

Press [T] to zoom in. Press [W] to zoom out.

[S.SHOT] Button

This function is not available on this camera recorder.

[-] Button

This function is not available on this camera recorder.

[S] Reverse button

Returns to the beginning of the clip during playback.

[PLAYLIST] Button

This function is not available on this camera recorder.

[DISP] Button

For switching the displays on the LCD screen and viewfinder.

[INDEX] Button

This function is not available on this camera recorder.

[T] Forward button

Advances to the next clip during playback.

[+] Button

This function is not available on this camera recorder.

[INFO] Button

This function is not available on this camera recorder.

SET

[ ] Left button

Moves the cursor to the left on the menu screen or thumbnail screen. It is also used to perform reverse search during playback or frame-by-frame reverse playback during pause.

[ ] Down button

Moves the cursor downward on the menu screen or thumbnail screen. Advances to the next clip during playback.

[ ] Right button

Moves the cursor to the right on the menu screen or thumbnail screen.

It is also used to perform forward search during playback or frame-by-frame forward playback during pause.

[ ] Up button

Moves the cursor upward on the menu screen or thumbnail screen. Returns to the beginning of the clip during playback.

[ ] Button

For confirming a selected item on the menu screen or thumbnail screen. It is also used to start or pause playback when in the Media mode.

Memo :

● To use the remote control, set [Wireless Remote] in the

[Others] menu to AOnB. (A Page 74)

● When a wired remote control is connected, operation from

the remote control is not accepted regardless of the

setting.

Preparations

Settings and Adjustments Before Use

Adjusting the Grip Belt

Open the pad and adjust the position of the grip belt accordingly.

Note :

●

If the grip is loose, the camera recorder may fall off resulting in injuries or malfunction.

● Parents should take extra care when your child is using

the camera recorder.

Attaching an External Microphone

You can attach a microphone to the microphone holder. The supplied microphone is a phantom microphone.

Turn the knob on the microphone holder anticlockwise

to loosen and open the microphone holder.

2 Place the microphone in the microphone holder.

3 Turn the knob on the microphone holder clockwise to

secure the microphone.

4 Connect the microphone to the [INPUT1] or [INPUT2]

(XLR) terminal according to the type of microphone cable terminal you are using.

5 Attach the microphone cable to the clamp.

6 Specify the audio input settings correctly.

(A Page 38)

1.3. Knob

5. Clamp

2. Microphone

Setting up the Remote Control

The remote control comes supplied with batteries when you purchase this product. To start using, pull out the insulation sheet.

Insulation Sheet

AWB

Remote Control Sensor

Memo :

● To use the remote control, set [Wireless Remote] in the

[Others] menu to AOnB. (A Page 74)

●

Point the front end of the remote control toward the sensor. Use the remote control within a distance of 5 meters from the camera recorder. The camera recorder may not respond to the remote control operations at some angles.

 Replacing batteries

Press the lock tab, and pull out the battery holder.

2 Replace the button battery (CR2025).

Lock Tab

Microphone Holder

4.[INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminals

AUDIO

OPEN

Attaching the Tripod

To prevent the camera recorder from falling off, which may result in injuries or damages, read the instruction manual of the tripod to be used and make sure that it is securely attached. (A Page 12)

Button Battery

Note :

● Use the tripod on a stable surface.

Preparations

Settings and Adjustments Before Use (continued)

Removing the Hood

Remove the hood when attaching a filter (with external diameter 50 mm and below), teleconverter or wide converter to the front of the lens.

 Turn the hood in an anti-clockwise direction to

remove it.

Hood

Batteries

Charging the Battery

Charge with the supplied battery charger.

Connect the battery charger to a power outlet using the

provided power cord.

2 Attach the supplied battery to the battery charger by

pressing and sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

●

When battery charging starts, the indicating lamp blinks.

●

When charging is complete, the indicating lamp lights up.

3 Remove the battery by sliding it in the opposite

direction after charging is complete.

To Power Outlet

Battery

Power Cord

Lens Cover



Use the lens cover switch to open or close the lens cover.

Before shooting, open the lens cover. When this camera recorder is not in use, close the lens cover to protect the lens.

AUTO MANUAL

CH-1

AUDIO INPUT

CH-2 INPUT

- LINE -

AUDIO

INPUT1

- MIC -

SELECT

INPUT2

MIC+48V

INPUT2

INPUT1

CH-2

AUTO MANUAL

USER2

USER1

FILTER

FOCUS

ZOOM

OFF

AF/MF FULL AUTO

GAIN

WHT.BAL

IRIS A/M

L-

B-

M-

A-

H-

PRST-

Lens Cover Switch

Note :

● Do not press against the lens cover with force. Doing so

may damage the lens or the cover.

Indicating Lamp

Battery

Charger

Attaching the Battery

Turn off the power of the camera recorder.

2 Attach the supplied battery.

With the battery mark (D) on the left, insert it into the camera recorder, and slide it to the left.

Battery Lock Release

Button

Battery

Removing the Battery

Turn off the power of the camera recorder.

2 Press the battery lock release button and slide the

battery to the right.

 Cntinuous recording time (approximate)

Battery Continuous Recording Time

BN-VF815U Approx. 1 hrs 15 mins

BN-VF823U (Provided) Approx. 2 hrs

●

Recording time may differ depending on the age of the battery, charging condition, and operating environment.

●

Recording time is shortened in cold environments.

●

Recording time is shortened when the zoom lens and LCD screen are frequently used.

Turning On/Off the Power

Turning On the Power

Preparation: Attach a charged battery or connect the AC adapter. [Charging the Battery] (A Page 16 )

 When the AC adapter is connected

Set the [STANDBY/ON OFF] switch to ASTANDBY/ONB.

The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode.

Memo :

● The camera recorder always start up in Camera mode

when the power is turned on.

●

Use the [CAM/MEDIA] operation mode selection switch to

switch to a different mode. The [CAM] indicating lamp and

[MEDIA] indicating lamp change as below.

Mode

During Camera mode

During Media mode Light goes out Lights up in red

During USB mode Light goes out Light goes out

[STANDBY/ON OFF] Switch/[CAM/MEDIA] Operation Mode Selection Switch

[CAM] Indicating

Lamp

Lights up in red Light goes out

REMOTE

[MEDIA] Indicating

Lamp

[DC] Terminal

AC Adapter

To Power Outlet

Memo :

● To switch to the Media mode, fix the switch at the [CAM/

MEDIA] position for 1 second or longer.

Turning Off the Power

Set the [STANDBY/ON OFF] switch to AOFFB.

 Auto Power Off feature

When [Auto Power Off] in the [Others] menu is set to AOnB, the power turns off automatically when the camera recorder is not operated for 5 minutes or longer while running on battery. (A Page 74)

Memo :

● When both the battery and AC adapter are connected,

power from the AC adapter connection will be used. As

such, this function will not have any effect.

Preparations

Setting the Clock (Initial Setting)

Set the date/time of the built-in clock in the [Initial Setting] screen. The configured date/time data is saved in the built-in rechargeable battery even if the power is turned off.

Setting the Clock in the [Initial Setting] Screen

The [Initial Setting] screen appears when the power is turned on for the first time and when the built-in battery is turned on again after being fully discharged.

All operations are disabled until initial settings are complete.

Set Lever

[MENU/THUMB] Button

MENU/ THUMB

REC

OIIS

SHUTTER

PUSH

ADJ./ VOL.

REC

2 Specify [Time Zone] and [Date/Time].

A Move the cursor with the set lever (H I) and select the

setting item.

B Change the values with the set lever (JK).

3 Press the center of the set lever after setting is

complete.

The clock is set to 0 seconds of the input date/time.

Memo :

●

The configured date/time data can be displayed on the LCD

monitor and viewfinder and be recorded to the SDHC/SDXC

card.

●

The value of the year can be set in the range of A2000B to

2063B.

Changing the Time after Initial Setting

 Setting the date/time (A Page 74)

Select [Others] menu B[Date/Time].

The [Date/Time] setting screen appears.

Turn on the power.

The [Initial Setting] screen appears.

 For GY-HM150U

 For GY-HM150E

2 Set the date and time.

A Move the cursor with the set lever (H I) and select the

setting item.

B Change the values with the set lever (JK).

3 Press the center of the set lever after setting is

complete.

The clock is set to 0 seconds of the input date/time.

Changing the Display Style

You can change the display style of the date/time on the menu.

Memo :

●

To perform the settings while looking at the monitor screen

connected to the video signal output terminal, set [Display

On TV] in the [A/V Out] menu to AOnB. (APage 73)

 Setting the date style (Date Style) (A Page 72)

Select [LCD/VF] menu B[Status Display] menu B[Date

Style].

B Select the date display style.

[Setting values: YMD (year, month, day), MDY (month,

day, year), DMY (day, month, year)]

C Press the center of the set lever.

 Setting the time style (Time Style) (A Page 72)

Select [LCD/VF] menu B[Status Display] menu B[Time

Style].

B Select the time display style.

[Setting values: 12hour (12 hour display), 24hour (24 hour display)]

C Press the center of the set lever.

Date/Time Display in Each Operation Mode

Tally Settings

You can select whether to enable the illumination of the tally lamp.

Set using [Tally] in the [Others] menu. (A Page 74) When this is set to AOnB, the tally lamp lights up in the recording

mode.

Tally Lamp

During Camera mode Date/time of the built-in clock is

displayed.

During Media mode Shooting date/time of the clip being

played back is displayed.

Assigning Functions to the [USER] Buttons

This camera recorder comes with two user buttons [USER1,USER2], as well as some buttons with the user button feature, namely [LOLUX/3], [C.REVIEW/4], [ZEBRA/ 5], and [REC/6].

A specific function can be assigned to each button according to your preference.

AUTO MANUAL

AUDIO INPUT

CH-2 INPUT

- LINE -

INPUT1

- MIC -

INPUT2

MIC+48V

INPUT2

INPUT1

AUTO MANUAL

USER1 USER2

CH-1

AUDIO

SELECT

CH-2

USER2

USER1

FILTER

FOCUS

ZOOM

OFF

AF/MF FULL AUTO

IRIS A/M

GAIN

WHT.BAL

L-

B-

M-

A-

H-

PRST-

[C.REVIEW/4] Button

[REC/6] Button

REC / 6

[LOLUX/3] Button

SLOT SEL

LOLUX/3

C.REVIEW/4 ZEBRA/5

DISPLAY

[ZEBRA/5] Button

AWB

Tally Lamp

Memo :

● When the audio unit is attached, the tally lamp on this

camera recorder (lower tally lamp in the above diagram)

does not function.

Memo :

● Assign functions to the respective user buttons using

[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/[ZEBRA/5]/ [REC/6] of [Switch Set] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 66)

●

The [REC/6] button is set to ARecB by default, and can be used to start/stop recording. The

RecB function can only be

assigned to the [REC/6] button.

● When the menu screen is displayed, the [USER1] and

[USER2] buttons function as the menu operation buttons. ( A Page 58 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen])

Preparations

SDHC/SDXC Cards

 Removing the SDHC/SDXC card

Open the door.

2 Make sure the SDHC/SDXC card to be removed is not

being accessed (status indicator blinking).

Inserting an SDHC/SDXC Card

This camera recorder comes with two SDHC/SDXC card slots. (Slot A and Slot B)

 SDHC/SDXC cards to use

See [SDHC/SDXC Cards] (A Page 7 ).

[SLOT SEL] Button

SLOT SEL

LOLUX/3

C.REVIEW/4 ZEBRA/5

DISPLAY

A,B

Notched Corner

* Preparation: Turn off the power.

Open the door.

Door

2 Insert an SDHC/SDXC card with the notched corner

first.

3 Close the door.

 Selecting a card slot

Press the [SLOT SEL] button.

●

Doing so switches between Slot A and Slot B.

●

When an SDHC/SDXC card is inserted, the status indicator of the selected slot lights up.

●

When data in the SDHC/SDXC card is being accessed, the access lamp and status indicator blink.

Selected slot during Camera mode

Remaining Time

3 Push the SDHC/SDXC card and remove it from the

slot.

4 Close the door.

Note :

● Do not touch the metal part of the SDHC/SDXC card when

inserting or removing the SDHC/SDXC card.

Estimated Recordable Time of SDHC/SDXC Cards

The estimated recordable time is only a guide. Differences may occur depending on the SDHC/SDXC card in use and the battery condition.

( A Page 63 [Camera Resolution]) ( A Page 63 [Frame & Bit Rate])

File Format MOV/MP4 MOV/AVI

Bit Rate

Camera Resolution

SDHC

Card

SDXC

Card

4 GB

8 GB

16 GB

32 GB

64 GB

128 GB

180 min

Approx. 360 min

Approx. 720 min

Memo :

● If the SDHC/SDXC card contains files recorded by

devices other than this camera recorder or files that are

saved from a PC, the recordable time may be shorter or

data may not be properly recorded.

● Up to 600 clips per [File Format] can be recorded to one

SDHC/SDXC card on this camera recorder. When 600

clips are recorded to one card, the remaining space is

displayed as 0 min regardless of the estimated recordable

time, and no further recording can be performed.

SP HQ SP

720p 1080i

Approx.

22 min

Approx.

45 min

Approx.

90 min

Approx.

17 min

Approx.

35 min

Approx.

70 min

Approx. 140 min

Approx. 280 min

Approx. 560 min

720p/ 1080i

Approx.

12 min

Approx.

25 min

Approx.

50 min

Approx.

100 min

Approx.

200 min

Approx.

400 min

480i/576i

Approx.

15 min

Approx.

30 min

Approx.

60 min

Approx. 120 min

Approx. 240 min

Approx. 480 min

Memo :

● If the SDHC/SDXC card to switch to cannot be read, slot

switching will not be performed.

Write-Protect Switch on the SDHC/SDXC Card

2 Select the slot of the SDHC/SDXC card to be

formatted and press the center of the set lever.

A Slide the write-protect switch upward to enable writing or

deleting.

B Slide the write-protect switch downward to prevent writing

or deleting. (Data in the card are protected.)

Write-Protect Switch

3 The status of the selected SDHC/SDXC card appears.

Write/Delete Enabled Write/Delete Disabled

Card Slot Status Indicator

The following table shows the respective states of slot A and B.

Lamp Slot Status

Blinks in green Inserted SDHC/SDXC card is being accessed.

Lights up in green On standby. Inserted SDHC/SDXC card can

Light goes out ● SDHC/SDXC card is not inserted.

(writing/reading data) Do not turn off the power of the camera

recorder or remove the SDHC/SDXC card.

be used for recording or playback.

● An unusable card is inserted.

● An SDHC/SDXC card is inserted but a

different slot is selected.

Formatting (Initializing) SDHC/SDXC Cards

When the following cards are inserted, AFORMATTING REQUIREDB appears. Format the card using the camera recorder menu.

●

Unformatted SDHC/SDXC cards

●

SDHC/SDXC cards formatted under different specifications

Note :

●

Be sure to format the SDHC/SDXC card on this camera recorder. SDHC/SDXC cards formatted on a PC and other peripheral equipment cannot be used on this camera recorder.

Memo :

● To cancel the message display, press the center of the set

lever.

● A [!] mark and the message AFORMATB appear at the

remaining media area when an SDHC/SDXC card that requires formatting is inserted.

Select [Format Media] in the [Media] menu. (APage 75)

4 Select [Format] and press the center of the set lever.

5 Formatting starts.

6 Formatting is complete.

ACompleteB appears when formatting is complete.

Memo :

●

If you do not want to format the card, select [Cancel] and

press the center of the set lever to return to the previous

screen.

●

If you remove the SDHC/SDXC card during formatting,

Format Error!B appears and the camera recorder returns to

the previous screen.

●

During formatting, menu operation is unavailable but you can

start recording. However, this is only available when a

recordable SDHC/SDXC card is inserted in the other slot.

●

Formatting cannot be performed in the following cases.

• Recording is in progress on the SDHC/SDXC card to be

formatted.

• SDHC/SDXC card is not inserted.

• Write-protect switch of the SDHC/SDXC card is set

( is displayed).

Note :

●

If you format the SDHC/SDXC card, all data recorded on the

card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted.

Preparations

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

 Adjusting the brightness of the viewfinder

Set using [VF Bright] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 70)

 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

Set using [LCD Bright] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 70)

Viewing the Viewfinder/LCD Screen

You can monitor video images on this camera recorder using the viewfinder, LCD screen, or both.

 Viewing with the viewfinder

Pull out the viewfinder.

2 Incline the viewfinder vertically to a position that

enables easy viewing.

3 Turn the eyepiece focus lever to adjust the focus.

 Viewing with the LCD screen

Open the LCD cover.

2 Incline the LCD cover to a position that enables easy

viewing.

Face-to-face Shooting Direction (direction in which the screen faces the subject)

 Setting the brightness of the LCD screen backlight

Set using [LCD Backlight] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 70)

Displays on the viewfinder/LCD screen

You can display the camera status, media information, and various markers in the video image on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens during shooting.

Besides camera and playback images, the following characters are displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

 Status screen (A Page 23)

 Auto White display* (A Page 24)

 Menu setting screen (A Page 24)

 Alarm display (A Page 24)



Marker and safety zone indicators* (APage 87)

* Displayed in Camera mode only

Memo :

●

When [Display On TV] in the [A/V Out] menu is set to AOnB,

the status screen and menu screen are also displayed in the

video image of the video signal output terminal. (APage 73)

 Relationship between the viewfinder and LCD screen displays

When [VF Slide SW] in the [LCD/VF] menu is set to ADisableB (A Page 70)

VF Status LCD Status Video Output

OFF OFF VF

OFF ON LCD+VF

ON OFF VF

ON ON LCD+VF

When [VF Slide SW] in the [LCD/VF] menu is set to AEnableB (A Page 70)

VF Status LCD Status Video Output

OFF OFF VF

OFF ON LCD

ON OFF VF

ON ON LCD+VF

Eyepiece Focus Lever

Memo :

● When the [HDMI], [COMPONENT OUT] or [A/V OUT]

terminal is connected, video images will not appear on the viewfinder.

Viewfinder

LCD

Monitor

C.REVIEW/4 ZEBRA/5

DISPLAY

[DISPLAY] Button

Status Screen

This screen allows you to check the current settings. To display the status screen, press the [DISPLAY] button in the normal screen. The status display differs according to the operation mode,

namely Camera, Media, and USB.

Status Screen in Camera Mode (Viewfinder/LCD Monitor) (A Page 80)

The display switches between the 5 screen types with every press of the [DISPLAY] button.

(STATUS 0 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 0)



Status Screen (Viewfinder/LCD Monitor) During Clip Playback in Media Mode (A Page 85)

The display switches between the 3 screen types with every press of the [DISPLAY] button. (STATUS 0 B 1 B 2 B 0)

STATUS 0 Screen

STATUS 1 Screen

STATUS 2 Screen

STATUS 0 Screen

STATUS 1 Screen

STATUS 2 Screen

Status Screen in USB Mode

This screen displays the USB mode.

STATUS 3 Screen

STATUS 4 Screen

Preparations

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder (continued)

Auto White Display (Camera Mode Only)

Displays the operation and result when Auto White Balance is activated.

( A Page 33 [Adjusting the White Balance])

Menu Setting Screen

For configuring various settings. Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to display the menu setting

screen. ( A Page 58 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen])

Alarm Display

● Alarm is displayed during the status screen display in

Camera mode (STATUS 0, 1, 4) and Media mode.

●

If the alarm occurs during STATUS 2 or 3 screen display in

Camera mode, the display will return to STATUS 0 screen

and alarm will be displayed. (

and Actions])

Alarm Display Area

Page 94 [Error Displays

Zebra Pattern Display

Zebra pattern that indicates the luminance level of the video image can be displayed on this camera recorder. You can set the luminance level for displaying the zebra pattern. ( A Page 32 [Displaying the Zebra Pattern])

Zebra Pattern

[Main Menu] Screen

Memo :

● Use the following ways to turn ON/OFF the zebra pattern

display.

Press the [ZEBRA/5] button.

•

• Press the user button that is assigned with AZebraB.

( A Page 32,

• Select [LCD/VF] menu B[Shooting Assist]B[Zebra]. (A Page 70)

●

Set the luminance level in [LCD/VF] menu B[Shooting Assist]B[Zebra]. (APage 70)

66 )

Shooting

Selecting a Shooting Mode

Selecting the Full Auto/Manual Shooting Mode

There are two adjustment modes for shooting, namely the Full Auto and Manual modes.

 Setting to the Full Auto shooting mode

When [FULL AUTO] is pressed once, the current adjustment mode is displayed. Pressing [FULL AUTO] while the mode is displayed changes the setting.

Press [FULL AUTO] to display the Full Auto shooting

mode icon (

Exposure, aperture, shutter speed, and white balance are adjusted automatically.

FULL AUTO

 Setting to the Manual shooting mode

Press [FULL AUTO] to display the Manual shooting

mode icon (

●

Even when the Manual shooting mode is set, the aperture and shutter speed are adjusted automatically if their icons are not displayed.

●

To adjust the shutter speed manually, press the [SHUTTER] button to display and change the value. (

●

To adjust the aperture manually, press the [IRIS A/M] button and change the value with the iris dial. (

FULL AUTO

) at the top of the screen.

A Full Auto Shooting Mode

M Manual Shooting Mode

Page 36)

Page 35)

Selecting a Focusing Mode

There are two focusing modes, namely Auto and Manual.

 Setting to the Auto Focus mode

Press [AF/MF] to display the Auto Focus icon (AF) on

the screen.

Focus is adjusted automatically.

AF/MF

 Setting to the Manual Focus mode

Press [AF/MF] to display the Manual Focus icon (MF) on

the screen.

Adjust the focus manually. (A Page 29)

AF/MF

AAFB : Auto Focus Mode AMFB: Manual Focus Mode

AUTO MANUAL

FILTER

OFF

CH-2

USER1

AF/MF FULL AUTO

GAIN

L-

M-

H-

USER2

FOCUS

ZOOM

IRIS A/M

WHT.BAL

BA-

PRST-

INPUT2

INPUT1

[AF/MF]

FILTER

OFF

LMH-

Iris Dial

USER1

AF/MF FULL AUTO

GAIN

WHT.BAL

BA-

PRST-

USER2

FOCUS

ZOOM

IRIS A/M

[IRIS A/M]

[FULL AUTO]

Shooting

Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Format

You can select the system definition (HD or SD), file format for recording/playback and the record format for video images on this camera recorder.

Memo :

● Make a selection in [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B [Record Format] menu. (A Page 63)

Selecting a System Definition

Select the system definition in [System Definition]. There are two different definitions for selection. HD (MPEG2) : Records in HD (High Definition) quality SD (DV) : Records in SD (Standard Definition) quality

Selecting a File Format

Select a file format in [File Format]. There are three file formats for selection. QuickTime : QuickTime file format (.MOV) MP4 : MP4 file format AVI : Standard video file format for Windows

systems

Memo :

● The available options vary as follows depending on the [System Definition] setting.

• For AHD (MPEG2)B : QuickTime, MP4

• For ASD (DV)B : QuickTime, AVI

List of Formats

The following is a list of file formats and video formats that can be selected on this camera recorder.

 When [System Definition] is set to AHD (MPEG2)B

Record Format

File Format

QuickTime/

MP4

Camera Resolution

HorizontalxLine

1280x720 60p (HQ)

1440x1080 60i (HQ)

1920x1080 60i (HQ) Full HD

Frame & Bit Rate

60p (SP) HDV

30p (HQ)

30p (SP) HDV

24p (HQ)

24p (SP) HDV

50p (HQ)

50p (SP) HDV

25p (HQ)

25p (SP) HDV

60i (SP) HDV

50i (HQ)

50i (SP) HDV

30p (HQ) Full HD

50i (HQ) Full HD

25p (HQ) Full HD

24p (HQ) Full HD

Remarks

compatible

Selecting a Video Format

Select a [Record Format] from the list of formats. The selectable [Frame & Bit Rate] changes according to the settings of [System Definition], [File Format], and [Camera Resolution].

The recording bit rate is 35 Mbps VBR when AHQB is selected, and 18.3 Mbps (1080i is 25 Mbps) CBR when ASPB is selected.

 When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B, the video

format is fixed as follows.

Record Format

File Format

QuickTime/

AVI

Camera Resolution

HorizontalxLine

720 x 480 (U model) 60i DV

720 x 576 (E model) 50i DV

Frame & Bit Rate

Remarks

compatible

Selecting the Aspect Ratio of SD Videos

Select an aspect ratio for the images. The available options vary as follows depending on the

[System Definition] setting.

●

For AHD (MPEG2)B: Fixed at 16:9

●

For ASD (DV)

: 16:9, 4:3

Setting the Record Format Menu

Display the [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Record

Format] menu.

2 Set each of the items.

3 After setting is complete for all items, select [SET] at

the bottom of the screen, and press the center of the set lever.

●

The record format is switched.

●A A

Please WaitB message appears on the screen during

switching.

Shooting

Preparation: Set to the Camera mode. (A Page 25)

This camera recorder comes with two [REC] buttons (located at the rear and on the LCD cover) and one [REC/6] button for shooting. You can operate with any of the three buttons.

Press [REC].

Recording starts.

REC REC REC/

2 Press [REC].

Recording stops.

Recording Mode Display

REC REC REC/

[REC/6]

REC / 6

[REC]

MENU/ THUMB

REC

OIIS

SHUTTER

PUSH

ADJ./ VOL.

REC

[REC]

Memo :

● The maximum size for each clip is 4 GB (QuickTime,

MP4)/2 GB (AVI). The file is split into two or more files if the maximum size is exceeded.

● Recording stops when there is no more space left on the

SDHC/SDXC card. If [Slot Mode] in the [Rec Mode] menu is set to ASeriesB, recording to the SDHC/SDXC card in the other slot will start automatically. (A Page 64)

Shooting

Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)

You can check the most recently recorded video. However, the video clip cannot be played back if the settings of the camera recorder are different from the video format

(Camera Resolution/Frame & Bit Rate) of the clip. (A Page 63)

[REC/6]

REC / 6

[REC]

MENU/ THUMB

REC

SLOT SEL

LOLUX/3

C.REVIEW/4 ZEBRA/5

DISPLAY

[C.REVIEW/4]

Assign AClip ReviewB to any of the user buttons.

By default, it is assigned to the [C.REVIEW/4] button.

Memo :

●

To use this function, assign AClip ReviewB to any of the user buttons.

* [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set]B[USER1]/

[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/[ZEBRA/5]/[REC/ 6]BAClip ReviewB(A Page 67)

OIIS

SHUTTER

PUSH

ADJ./ VOL.

REC

[REC]

Memo :

● Clip Review is unavailable when Clip Continuous Rec is

paused (ASTBYCB, yellow text) and when Frame Rec is paused (ASTBYFB, yellow text). To operate, press and hold the [REC] button or use the user button assigned with ARec StopB to set to ASTBYCB (white text)/ ASTBYFB (white text) first. (A Page 45)

Zoom Operation

Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M

Adjusts the angle of view. Zoom ratio: 1x to 10x (optical zoom only)

Zooming can be operated using any of the four levers/rings below.

A Camera recorder’s zoom lever on the top surface

B Camera recorder’s manual ring:

This can be used as a zoom ring when the [FOCUS/ ZOOM] ring switch at the side of the camera recorder is set to AZOOMB.

C Set lever on the LCD monitor

D [ZOOM] button on the remote control

The priority order of these levers/rings is in the sequence A > B > C > D.

A Zoom Lever

B Manual Ring

2 Press the button assigned with the AClip ReviewB

function during standby (ASTBYB is displayed).

●

Playback starts. The playback position changes according to the setting. [Last 5 sec/Top 5 sec/CLIP] (A Page 67)

●

After playback ends, the camera recorder returns to the

STBYB (recording standby) mode.

C.REVIEW/4

Note :

●

To start recording immediately during Clip Review, press [REC]. Doing so cancels Clip Review and enters recording mode. It will take some time to start recording after the button is pressed.

●

To cancel Clip Review operation, press the user button assigned with the

●

During Clip Review, only the [REC] button and user button assigned with the

●

When the last clip is less than 5 seconds, the whole clip is played back.

●

Only video clips in the currently selected slot can be reviewed.

● When there are no clips in the selected slot, Clip Review function is disabled.

Clip ReviewB function again.

Clip ReviewB function are enabled.

USER2

USER1

FILTER

FOCUS

ZOOM

OFF

AF/MF FULL AUTO

IRIS A/M

GAIN

WHT.BAL

L-

B-

M-

A-

H-

PRST-

MENU/ THUMB

REC

C Set Lever on LCD

Ring switch set to

Monitor

AZOOMB

 A zoom bar appears during zoom operation.

Adjusting the Focus

Using the Focus Assist Function

Manually

Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M

 Setting to the Manual Focus mode

Press [AF/MF] to display the Manual Focus icon (MF) on

the screen.

AF/MF

Manual Focus Mode

2 Set the [FOCUS/ZOOM] ring switch to AFOCUSB.

Doing so enables you to use the manual ring of the lens as a focus ring.

This feature temporarily switches the screen to black-andwhite, and adds color to the contour of the focused image.

There are two ways to activate the Focus Assist function.

A Set [LCD/VF] menu B[Shooting Assist]B[Focus Assist] to

AOnB. (A Page 70)

B Assign the Focus Assist function to a user button and

press the button. ( A Page 19, 66 )

* Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch

Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/ [ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6] to AFocus AssistB. (A Page 66)

AUTO MANUAL

AUDIO INPUT

CH-2 INPUT

- LINE -

AUDIO

INPUT1

- MIC -

SELECT

INPUT2

MIC+48V

INPUT2

INPUT1

AUTO MANUAL

FILTER

OFF

USER1 USER2

Manual Ring

CH-1

CH-2

USER1

USER2

FOCUS

ZOOM

AF/MF FULL AUTO

IRIS A/M

GAIN

WHT.BAL

L-

B-

M-

A-

H-

PRST-

[LOLUX/3] Button

[C.REVIEW/4] Button

[REC/6] Button

REC / 6

SLOT SEL

LOLUX/3

C.REVIEW/4 ZEBRA/5

DISPLAY

[ZEBRA/5] Button

3 Turn the manual ring to adjust the focus.

Using the Focus Assist function on the right helps to enable easy focusing.

Ring switch set to AFOCUSB

Manual Ring

USER2

USER1

FILTER

FOCUS

ZOOM

OFF

AF/MF FULL AUTO

IRIS A/M

GAIN

WHT.BAL

L-

B-

M-

A-

PRST-

H-

[AF/MF]

* Turn the manual ring to add color to where you want to

focus.

 Canceling Focus Assist

Set [LCD/VF] menu B[Shooting Assist]B[Focus Assist] to AOffB.

Alternatively, press the user button that is assigned the Focus Assist function.

Memo :

● To change the contour color, set using [LCD/VF] menu

B[Shooting Assist]B[Color]. (ABlueB/AGreenB/ARedB)

●

When using the Focus Assist function at a dark place, the point where color is added may appear grainy, making the contour color unclear.

● When [Display On TV] in the [A/V Out] menu is set to

AOnB, the Focus Assist display is output on the external monitor. Set [Display On TV] to AOffB to clear the display on external monitors. (A Page 73)

Shooting

Shooting Different Scenes and Conditions (Program AE)

Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M

You can adjust the exposure and shutter speed according to the subject to ensure that shooting is performed with the optimal settings.

Open the Program AE selection screen.

Push the set lever to the right.

Select the most appropriate mode, and confirm the selection.

●

Push the set lever up or down to select a mode, then press the center to confirm.

●

The Program AE screen closes, and the icon of the selected mode appears on the screen.

Enabling Lolux Mode

Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M

To increase the sensitivity when in dim surroundings, set to the Lolux mode.

Assign ALoluxB to any of the user buttons.

( A Page 19, 66 )

By default, it is assigned to the [LOLUX/3] button.

●

● [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch

Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/ [ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6]BALoluxB(A Page 66)

2 Press the [LOLUX/3] button or the user button that is

assigned with ALoluxB.

Lolux mode starts, and ALoluxB appears on the screen.

3 Cancel the Lolux mode.

Press the [LOLUX/3] button or the user button that is assigned with ALoluxB.

THUMB

MENU/

REC

OIIS

SHUTTER

PUSH

ADJ./ VOL.

REC

Set Lever

 Settings

Off : Disables Program AE.

Por trait :

Sports :

Snow : Prevents the subject from appearing too dark, such

Spotlight : Prevents the human subject from appearing too

Twilight : Makes evening scenes look more natural.

Blurs the background to highlight the subject.

Captures fast moving subjects clearly in every single frame.

as when shooting a snowfield on a sunny day.

bright under light.

Memo :

● When shooting in Lolux mode, secure the camera

recorder using a tripod as camera shakes may blur the image.

● Shutter speed and gain cannot be adjusted in the Lolux

mode.

Using the Built-in ND Filter

Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M

Adjust the amount of light from the lens by turning the [ND FILTER] switch ON/OFF to enable/disable the built-in ND filter.

Set the filter to AONB when shooting at a bright outdoor location.

USER1

USER2

FILTER

FOCUS

ZOOM

OFF

AF/MF FULL AUTO

IRIS A/M

GAIN

WHT.BAL

L-

B-

M-

A-

H-

PRST-

[ND FILTER] Switch

 Set the [ND FILTER] switch to AONB.

Reduces the amount of incident light to 1/10. ANDB appears on the screen.

4 After setting the value, press the [ADJ./VOL.] knob for

1 second or longer to switch to the AE Lock mode.

●

An L mark appears after the setting value on the screen.

●

AE Lock: Locks the exposure setting value.

Memo :

● Enabling [ND FILTER] during shooting may cause distortion in the image or noise in the audio sound.

Adjusting the Exposure Manually

Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M

Generally, the brightness of the subject that is being shot is automatically adjusted according to the reference values of the camera. However, the brighter or darker areas of an image may appear unclear depending on the shooting conditions. To prevent this from occurring, you can correct the exposure manually.

Set to the Manual Exposure mode.

●

Press [AE±].

●

The AE value appears on the screen, and the adjustment mode is enabled.

AE Value

2 Adjust the exposure.

Operate with the [ADJ./VOL.] knob.

●

Tilt upward to increase the value and make the image brighter.

●

Tilt downward to decrease the value and make the image darker.

AE Lock

 Canceling AE Lock

Press the [ADJ./VOL.] knob for 1 second or longer.

The mark disappears.

ADJ./VOL

 Disabling the Manual Exposure mode

Press [AE±].

ACCESS

CAM

MEDIA

REC

[AE±]

[ADJ./VOL.] Knob

OPEN

OIS

SHUTTER

PUSH

ADJ./ VOL.

Memo :

● AE lock cannot be canceled in the following cases.

• When the shutter speed or aperture is set to the manual

mode

• When a setting other than AOffB is selected in [Program

AE] (A Page 30)

• When a setting other than the entire screen is selected

in [AE Area](A Page 36)

• When switched to the Full Auto/Manual mode

(A Page 25)

ADJ./VOL

3 Confirm the setting value.

Press the [ADJ./VOL.] knob.

●

The manual setting value is set. (The setting value (-6 to +6) is displayed on the screen.)

ADJ./VOL

Shooting

Using the Tele Macro Feature

Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M

Shortens the closeup distance at the tele [T] end of the zoom. (1 m B approx. 80 cm)

There are two ways to set this feature.

A Set [Tele Macro] in the [Camera Function] menu to AOnB.

(A Page 65)

B Assign the tele macro function to a user button and press

the button. ( A Page 19, 66 )

* Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch

Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/ [ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6] to ATele MacroB. (A Page 66)

●

When the tele macro feature is turned AOnB, a tele macro icon appears on the screen.

Tele Macro Icon

Displaying the Zebra Pattern

Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M

During video shooting, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed only at areas with the specified luminance levels. You can specify the luminance level range for displaying the zebra pattern.

Displaying the Zebra Pattern

There are two ways to display the zebra pattern.

A Set [LCD/VF] menu B[Shooting Assist]B[Zebra] to AOnB.

(A Page 70)

B Assign the zebra function to a user button and press the

button. ( A Page 19, 66 )

* Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch

Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/ [ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6] to AZebraB. (A Page 66)

● A zebra pattern is displayed at the area that corresponds

to the specified luminance level.

Zebra Pattern

Memo :

● When Program AE is set to ATwilightB, the tele macro feature is forcibly turned AOffB.

Memo :

● When [Display On TV] in the [A/V Out] menu is set to

AOnB, the zebra pattern display is output on the external monitor. Set [Display On TV] to AOffB to clear the display on external monitors. (A Page 73)

 Clearing the zebra pattern display

There are two ways to clear the zebra pattern display.

●

Set [LCD/VF] menu B[Shooting Assist]B[Zebra] to AOffB.

●

Press the user button that is set as AZebraB.

Specifying the Luminance Level Range for Displaying Zebra Pattern

You can specify the upper limit (Top) and lower limit (Bottom) of the luminance level range. This is set to the range of 70 % to 80 % by default.

Adjusting Automatic White Balance

As the color of the light (color temperature) varies according to the light source, it is necessary to readjust the white balance when the main light source illuminating the object changes. You can store two white balance types in memories [A] and [B].

1 Specify the upper (Top) and lower (Bottom) limits of the

luminance level in [LCD/VF] menu B[Shooting Assist]B[Zebra].

Item Settings Options

Top Upper luminance limit for

displaying zebra pattern

Bottom Lower luminance limit for

displaying zebra pattern

5 % to 100 %, Over (in 5 % increments)

0 % to 100 % (In 5 % increments)

Adjusting the White Balance

Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M

Set to the Manual shooting mode.

●

Select a white balance type using the [WHT.BAL] switch.

●

You can select one of the three white balance types using the [WHT.BAL] switch.

[WHT.BAL]

Switch

[B]

[A]

[PRST(PRESET)] Switches to the white balance setting

Switches to the white balance type that is stored in Position [B]. If automatic white balance adjustment is performed at this position, the adjusted white balance is saved to Position [B].

Switches to the white balance type that is stored in Position [A]. If automatic white balance adjustment is performed at this position, the adjusted white balance is saved to Position [A].

(A3200KB or A5600KB) in [Preset Temp.] of the [Camera Process] menu. (A Page 68)

Description

Set to the Manual shooting mode.

2 Set the ND filter according to the lighting. (A Page 30)

3 Set the [WHT.BAL] switch to AAB or ABB.

4 Locate a place with similar lighting conditions as the

object to be shot, place a white object near the center of the screen and zoom in to fill the screen with white.

5 Press the [AWB] button.

AWB

[AWB] Button

● AAUTO WHITE A, B OPERATIONB appears when Auto

White Balance is activated.

● When the correct white balance is achieved, AAUTO

WHITE A, B OKB appears for about 3 seconds.

AUTO WHITE A

OPERATION

[AWB] Activated

USER2

USER1

FILTER

FOCUS

ZOOM

OFF

AF/MF FULL AUTO

IRIS A/M

GAIN

WHT.BAL

L-

B-

M-

A-

PRST-

H-

[ND FILTER] Switch

[WHT.BAL] Switch

Memo :

● You can assign the FAW (Full Auto White Balance) mode to the [WHT.BAL] switch. (A Page 34)

AUTO WHITE A

Result Display

Note :

● Do not use highly reflective objects, such as metals. Doing

so may result in improper white balance adjustment.

● The Auto White function cannot provide optimum white

balance with an object outside the adjustment range, for example when it contains only a single color or not enough white color.

Shooting

Adjusting the White Balance (continued)

 Error Message If the auto white balance adjustment is not correctly

completed, one of the following messages will appear for about 3 seconds.

Error Message Status

NG : OBJECT The object used is defective.

Displayed when there is not enough white color on the object, or when the color temperature is not suitable.

Use another white object and adjust the white balance again.

ERROR : LOW LIGHT Insufficient illumination.

Displayed when the lighting is dark. Increase the lighting and adjust the white balance again.

ERROR : OVER LIGHT Excessive illumination.

Displayed when the lighting is too bright. Decrease the lighting and adjust the white balance again.

Using the Full Auto White Balance (FAW) Function

The FAW function adjusts the white balance value automatically as the lighting condition changes. This mode is convenient when you have no time to adjust the white balance or when the camera recorder is moved frequently in and out of places with different lighting conditions.

Set to the Manual shooting mode.

2 Set using [Camera Function] menu [Switch

Set]B[FAW]. (A Page 66)

You can assign FAW (Full Auto White balance) to any of the three positions on the [WHT.BAL] switch ([A], [B], [PRST(PRESET)]).

Memo :

● Set the camera recorder to the Full Auto shooting mode to

activate the FAW mode. White balance is automatically adjusted according to the color temperature of the lighting on the object.

●

When Program AE is set to ATwilightB, the white balance is automatically set to 5600K.

●

In these cases, white balance switching with the [WHT.BAL] selection switch is disabled.

Note :

●

The FAW function cannot provide optimum white balance with a subject outside the FAW adjustment range, for example when it contains only a single color or not enough white color.

●

The accuracy of FAW is inferior to that of Auto White Balance.

● When the power of the camera recorder is turned on with

the FAW mode selected, it takes about 10 seconds for the FAW adjustment to complete. Do not start recording during this interval.

Adjusting White Paint

Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M

Adjusts the red (R) and blue (B) components when in the Auto White Balance mode.

Set to the Manual shooting mode.

2 Select [White Paint R] or [White Paint B] in the

[Camera Process] menu and adjust. (A Page 68)

●

[White Paint R] : Adjusts the red component.

●

[White Paint B] : Adjusts the blue component.

Memo :

● Readjusting AWB (Auto White Balance) resets the

respective colors (R and B) to their default settings.

● Adjustment cannot be performed when the [WHT.BAL]

switch is set to APRST(PRESET)B.

3 Set the [WHT.BAL] switch to the position that is

assigned the FAW function.

BA-

PRST-

Adjusting Manual Gain

Adjusting the Shutter Speed

Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M

You can select the gain of the video amplifier using the [GAIN] switch on the camera recorder.

The default positions of the switch are as follows. The light sensitivity can be electrically boosted using the

[GAIN] switch when there is insufficient illumination on the object. (3 positions)

[GAIN] Switch Description

[L] 0 dB (No boosting is applied.)

[M] 9 dB (Boosts sensitivity by about 3 times.)

[H] 18 dB (Boosts sensitivity by about 8

times.)

USER2

USER1

FILTER

FOCUS

ZOOM

OFF

AF/MF FULL AUTO

IRIS A/M

GAIN

WHT.BAL

B-

L-

A-

MH-

PRST-

[GAIN] Switch

Memo :

● The gain value of each position can be set to AAGCB and within the range of A0dBB to A18dBB (in increments of 3 dB) using [Switch Set]B[GAIN L]/[GAIN M]/[GAIN H] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 66)

● Boosting the sensitivity causes the screen to appear grainier.

Automatic Gain Mode (Automatic Gain Adjustment)

Set the camera recorder to the Full Auto shooting mode to activate the Auto Gain Control mode (AAGCB fixed). The gain of the video amplifier is automatically set according to the brightness of the object. In this case, the [GAIN] switch on the camera recorder is disabled.

Memo :

● When Program AE is set to [Twilight], the automatic gain mode is disabled and gain value is automatically set to A0dBB.

Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M

The shutter speed can be set to a value according to the user’s preference. When this is set to Auto, the shutter speed is automatically controlled.

Set to the Manual shooting mode.

2 Set to the shutter speed adjustment mode.

Press the [SHUTTER] button.

●

The shutter speed that is set in the manual mode is displayed.

SHUTTE

3 Select a shutter speed value.

Operate with the [ADJ./VOL.] knob.

●

The selected value is displayed.

ADJ./VOL

4 Confirm the shutter speed value.

Press the [ADJ./VOL.] knob.

●

Doing so exits the adjustment mode and the shutter speed is displayed.

ADJ./VOL

ACCESS

CAM

OIS

SHUTTER

[SHUTTER]

[ADJ./VOL.] Knob

OPEN

PUSH

ADJ./ VOL.

Note :

● When in the Lolux mode, shutter speed cannot be adjusted

manually.

 Setting values

Frame rate 60

1/3.75, 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000

Frame rate 50

1/3.13, 1/6.25, 1/12.5, 1/25, 1/50, 1/80, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000

Frame rate 24

1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000

MEDIA

REC

 Setting shutter speed to AUTO

Press the [SHUTTER] button twice to clear the display.

Shooting

Adjusting the Aperture

Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M

The aperture value (F-number) of the lens can be set as follows.

F-number Description

Decrease The subject appears brighter.

Increase The subject appears darker.

Set to the Manual shooting mode.

2 Set to the aperture adjustment mode.

Press the [IRIS A/M] button to set to the Manual Iris mode.

●

The current F-number is displayed.

IRIS A/M

3 Set the F-number.

Turn the iris dial.

●

The selected F-number is displayed.

The focused range becomes sharper, while the background is blurred to produce a soft image.

Background of image becomes focused as well.

Setting the Photometry Area

Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M

● Brightness of a specific area can be corrected

automatically to the optimal state by selecting one of the three photometry areas indicated by the frames on the screen or the area of the entire screen.

● Set using [AE Area] in the [Camera Function] menu.

●

When the entire screen is selected in [AE Area], the brightness of the entire screen is automatically adjusted to an optimal level.

Set to the Manual shooting mode.

Display the photometry area setting screen. (APage 65)

●

The [AE Area] screen in the [Camera Function] menu opens.

●

Photometry area frames are displayed at the center of the screen.

• Select a photometry area from the left, center, and right

frames on the screen or the entire screen.

Photometry Area Frame (Green)

USER2

USER1

FILTER

FOCUS

ZOOM

OFF

AF/MF FULL AUTO

IRIS A/M

GAIN

WHT.BAL

L-

B-

M-

A-

PRST-

H-

[IRIS A/M]

Iris Dial

 Setting values F1.8 - F8.0 (14 steps) The open F-number of the aperture varies according to the zoom

position. Wide [W] end : F1.8 Tele [T] end : F2.8

 1/3-step display when zooming to the tele [T] end When the aperture is set to F1.8 at the [W] end of the zoom range,

the aperture value may fall below the open F-number when zoomed to the [T] end. In this case, the aperture value is not fixed, but changes according to the open F-number of the respective zoom positions. The F-number nearest to the open F-number is displayed in 1/3 steps. (F1.8, F2.0, F2.2, F2.5, F2.8)

 Setting aperture to AUTO

While in the Manual Iris mode, press the [IRIS A/M]

button to set to the Auto Iris mode.

3 Select a photometry area.

Select a photometry area by pushing the set lever up/down

●

or to the left/right.

●

When the entire screen is selected, push the lever to the left/ right to select the left/right photometry area frame, or up/ down to select the center photometry area frame.

●

When any of the left/center/right photometry area frame is selected, push up or down to select the entire screen.

4 Confirm the photometry area.

Press the center of the set lever.

●

The confirmed photometry area is displayed, and the photometry area icon appears in white. (except when the entire screen is selected)

●

Brightness within the frame is always automatically corrected to an optimal level.

 Locking the brightness of the photometry area

Press the center of the set lever for 1 second or longer while

setting the photometry area or after confirming the setting.

●

The photometry area frame disappears, and a lock icon (L) appears.

●

The automatically corrected brightness within the photometry area is locked. (AE Lock)

Displaying the Color Bars

Adjusting the Camera Image

Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M

Displays the color bars on the screen and starts recording. (See below)

Set to the Manual shooting mode.

2 Display the color bars.

There are two ways to display the color bars.

A Set [Bars] in the [Camera Function] menu to AOnB.

(A Page 65)

B Assign the color bars function to a user button and press

the button. ( A Page 19, 66 )

* Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch

Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/ [ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6] to ABarsB. (A Page 66)

●

The color bars appears.

Memo :

● The color bars will not appear when in the Full Auto shooting mode, when the [Program AE] selection screen is displayed, and when [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B.

 Clearing the color bars display

Set [Bars] in the [Camera Function] menu to AOffB.

Alternatively, press the user button that is set as

Memo :

● You can also cancel the color bars display by performing the following operations.

• Open the menu screen.

• Set to a mode other than Camera mode.

BarsB.

Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M

The picture quality of the camera can be set using the [Camera Process] menu. As the adjustments are shown on the screen, you can adjust the values while checking the picture quality on the camera.

●

[Detail]

●

[Knee]

●

[Gamma]

●

[Color Matrix]

●

[Color Gain]

Memo :

● For details of the respective items, see the [Camera

Process] menu. (A Page 67)

Using the Image Stabilizer

Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M

Reduces blurring of images due to camera shake.

Check whether the image stabilizer feature is turned ON

or OFF.

● Image stabilizer OFF icon on status display: Image

stabilizer feature OFF

● No image stabilizer OFF icon on status display: Image

stabilizer feature ON

Recording the color bar

When the [Camera Resolution], [Frame & Bit Rate] menu is as below, the color bar can be recorded.

[Camera

Resolution]

1920x108060i(HQ), 30p(HQ), 50i(HQ), 25p(HQ),

24p(HQ)

1280x720 60p(HQ), 60p(SP), 30p(HQ), 30p(SP),

50p(HQ), 50p(SP), 25p(HQ), 25p(SP), 24p(HQ), 24p(SP)

[Frame & Bit Rate]

2 Press the [OIS] button to turn ON the image stabilizer

feature. (when image stabilizer feature is OFF)

OIS

●

The image stabilizer feature switches between ON and OFF with every press of the [OIS] button.

• OFF : Use this setting when the camera recorder is

•

secured, such as when using a tripod.

ON : Reduces blurring of images due to camera shake.

Memo :

● Correction by this feature may not be sufficient when

camera shake is too strong.

Shooting

Audio Recording

 Selecting [CH-2] audio

Configure the [CH-2 INPUT] switch.

●

[INPUT1]: Inputs the audio from the [INPUT1] terminal to [CH-2].

●

[INPUT2]: Inputs the audio from the [INPUT2] terminal to [CH-2].

Applicable to: Camera mode

There are two ways to input audio sound.

A Built-in microphone

B [INPUT1] terminal / [INPUT2] terminal

●

The priority order of the input is in the sequence of B > A.

●

To use the built-in microphone, remove the audio unit cable from the [AUDIO IN] terminal.

B[INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminals

A Built-in Microphone

Audio Unit Cable

Setting the Reference Audio Recording Level

Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M

 Set using [Record Set] menu B[Audio Set]B[Audio Ref. Level]. (A-20dBB/A-12dBB)

(A Page 65)

Using the Built-in Microphone

Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M

 Setting the input level.

Set using [Record Set] menu B[Audio Set]B[Internal Mic Level]. (A Page 65)

Using an External Microphone Connected to the [INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminal

Memo :

●

The audio from the [INPUT1] terminal is input to [CH-1] regardless of the setting.

 Selecting the audio input to the [INPUT1] or [INPUT2] terminal

Configure the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] switch.

[LINE] Use this setting when connecting to an audio

device or other equipment.

[MIC] Use this setting when connecting to a

dynamic microphone.

[MIC+48V] Use this setting when connecting to a

microphone that requires a +48 V power supply (phantom microphone), or when using the supplied microphone.

Caution :

● When connecting a device that does not require a +48 V

power supply, make sure that it is not set to the [MIC+48V] position.

 Adjusting the audio recording level

Select a method for adjusting the audio recording level.

●

Configure the [CH1/CH2 AUDIO SELECT] switch.

●

Select whether to set each channel to the [AUTO] or [MANUAL] mode.

[AUTO] : Use this setting to enable the auto

[MANUAL] : Use this setting to enable the manual

adjustment mode.

adjustment mode. Adjust the audio recording level using the [CH1/CH2 AUDIO LEVEL] knob.

[CH1/CH2 AUDIO SELECT] Switch

AUTO MANUAL

AUDIO IN PUT

CH-2 INPUT

- LINE -

[CH-2 INPUT]

Switch

[AUDIO INPUT 1/2] Switch

INPUT1

- MIC -

INPUT2

MIC+48V

INPUT1

[CH1/CH2 AUDIO LEVEL] Knob

CH-1

AUDIO

SELECT

AUTO MAN UAL

CH-2

INPUT2

Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting mode M

Preparation: Connect a microphone to the [INPUT1/INPUT2] terminal. (A Page 15)

Termi na l Audio Input

[INPUT1] Input to [CH1(L)] at all times. Input to [CH2(R)] can be

enabled using the [CH-2 INPUT] switch.

[INPUT2]

Input to [CH2(R)] can be enabled using the [CH-2 INPUT] switch.

Reducing Wind Noise

Wind noise for each microphone can be reduced.

 Menu setting

Set [Record Set] menu B[Audio Set]B[Input1 Mic Wind Cut]/[Input2 Mic Wind Cut]/[Internal Mic Wind Cut] to AOnB. (A Page 65)

Monitoring Audio Sound

Time Code Recording

Using a Headphone

Applicable to: Camera mode, Media mode

Connect the headphone.

Connect the headphone to the headphone ( ) jack.

Headphone Jack

2 Set the headphone sound to mixed sound or stereo

sound.

Set using [Audio Monitor] in the [A/V Out] menu. (AMixB/AStereoB) (A Page 73)

3 Adjust the headphone’s audio level. (Linked to built-in

speaker)

Operate with the [ADJ./VOL.] knob.

Setting

Applicable to: Camera mode

Displaying the Time Code/User’s Bit

Menu setting

Set [LCD/VF] menu B[Status Display]B[TC/UB] to ATCB

AUBB

. (APage 72)

●ATCB: Displays the time code.

●AUBB: Displays the user’s bit.

Time Code

Recording the Time Code

The time code of the camera recorder’s built-in time code generator as well as user’s bit can be recorded. The time code generator comes in the preset and regeneration modes. When in the preset mode, you can set the time code and user’s bit freely. (A Page 40)

ACCESS

CAM

MEDIA

REC

[ADJ./VOL.] Knob

OIS

SHUTTER

OPEN

PUSH

ADJ./ VOL.

Memo :

●

The built-in speaker is usable only in the Media mode. Audio is not output from the built-in speaker during Camera mode.

●

Audio level in the Camera mode and Media mode can be adjusted separately.

●

When in the Media mode, the volume of the headphone and speaker are adjusted at the same time.

● The built-in speaker cannot be used when the [HDMI] terminal, [A/V Out] terminal, or headphone jack is connected.

 Recording time code and user’s bit in the preset mode

Set [TC Generator] in the [TC/UB] menu to ARec RunB or

Free RunB. (APage 69)

●ARec RunB:The time code operates in the run mode only

during recording.

●AFree RunB:The time code operates in the run mode at all

times.

 Recording time code in continuation of the recorded time code on the SDHC/SDXC card

Set [TC Generator] in the [TC/UB] menu to ARegenB.

(

Page 69)

Memo :

● When recording is stopped and the SDHC/SDXC card is

removed, the time code will be displayed as follows.

Rec RunB: Time code generated when the recording

was last stopped.

Regen

: Sets to 00:00:00:00.

Free RunB: Operates in the run mode at all times.

Shooting

Time Code Recording Setting (continued)

Presetting the Time Code/User’s Bit

The time code and user’s bit can be set in the [TC/UB] menu. (A Page 69)

There are two ways to display the [TC/UB] menu.

A Display the menu screen using the [MENU/THUMB]

button, then select the [TC/UB] menu. (A Page 58)

B Assign the ATC/UBB function to a user button and press

the button. ( A Page 19, 66 )

* Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch

Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/ [ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6] to ATC/UBB. (A Page 66)

 Setting the time code

Use the method above to display the [TC/UB] menu.

2 Set the run mode of the time code generator.

Set [TC Generator] to ARec RunB or AFree RunB. (A Page 69)

●ARec RunB:The time code operates in the run mode only

during recording.

●AFree RunB:The time code operates in the run mode at all

times.

3 Set the framing mode of the time code generator.

Set [Drop Frame] to ANon DropB or ADropB. (A Page 69)

Non DropB: The time code generator operates in the

●

●ADrop

Memo :

● ADropB cannot be set when [Record Format]B[Frame &

Bit Rate] in the [Record Set] menu is set to 50, 25, or 24.

non-drop frame mode. Use this setting when placing emphasis on the number of frames.

: The time code generator operates in the

drop frame mode. Use this setting when placing emphasis on the recording time.

4 Select [TC Preset] and press the center of the set

lever.

The time code preset screen appears.

Cursor

[TC Preset] Screen

(During drop frame)

During non-drop frame

5 Set the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).

Push the set lever up or down to change the setting value.

●

Push the set lever to the left or right to jump to the next digit.

Memo :

● Press the [USER2] button to set all digits to “0”.

6 Confirm the time code setting.

Press the center of the set lever.

●

Returns to the [TC/UB] menu.

 Closing the menu screen

Press [MENU/THUMB].

The normal screen is displayed.

MENU/ THUMB

Presetting the user’s bit

Select [UB Preset] in the [TC/UB] menu. (APage 69)

The method for setting the user’s bit is the same as the method for setting the time code. An alphanumeric character between 0 to 9 and A to F can be specified for each digit.

Protecting Important

Splitting the Clips Freely

Scenes (OK Mark Function)

Applicable to: Camera mode

You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes. Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus

protecting the important clips.

Appending OK Marks During Recording

Assign the AOK MarkB function to any of the user

buttons.

●

Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch

[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/[ZEBRA/

Set] 5]/[REC/6] to

●

Append or delete the [OK] mark with every press of the user button that is assigned the function.

●

When an OK mark is appended, AOKB appears at the top left of the status screen on the viewfinder/LCD monitor. ( A Page 56, 82 )

OK MarkB. (APage 66)

AOKB Mark

(Clip Cutter Trig)

Applicable to: Camera mode

You can split the clips freely without having to stop recording during shooting.

Assign the AClip Cutter TrigB function to any of the user

buttons.

Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/[ZEBRA/ 5]/[REC/6] to AClip Cutter TrigB. (A Page 66)

2 Press the user button that is assigned with AClip

Cutter TrigB during shooting.

[CLIP CUT] appears and the clip is split.

STATUS 1 Screen

Memo :

● Clips appended with [OK Mark] cannot be deleted from the camera recorder using [Delete Clip]. However, they will be deleted when the SDHC/SDXC card is formatted.

●

When the camera recorder is in Media mode, you can delete the [OK] marks appended during recording, or append/ delete [OK] marks after shooting. (

Page 56 [Appending and Deleting OK Marks])

●

When the write-protect switch on the SDHC/SDXC card is set ( is displayed), [OK] marks cannot be appended/ deleted.

STATUS 1 Screen

Memo :

● Clips cannot be split again for a few seconds after the

operation is performed.

●

This item cannot be used when [Slot Mode] is set to

BackupB. (APage 64)

●

This item cannot be used when [Rec Mode] is set to a value other than

●

The split clips are recorded seamlessly without interruptions in the video/audio.

NormalB or APre RecB. (APage 64)

Shooting

Dual Rec

Applicable to: Camera mode

If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards in the factory default ([Slot Mode] is set to ASeriesB), pressing the [REC] button starts recording only to the media in the selected slot. When the remaining space in the selected media runs out, recording continues by automatically activating the media in the other slot.

If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards in the Dual Rec mode ([Slot Mode] is set to ADualB), pressing the [REC] button starts recording simultaneously to the media in both the slots. The clips recorded to the media in both the slots are identical, and two clips of the same content can be created only on this camera recorder. ( A Page 64 [Slot Mode])

[REC/6]

REC / 6

[REC]

MENU/

THUMB

REC

OIIS

SHUTTER

PUSH

ADJ./ VOL.

REC

2 Start recording.

Load recordable media to both slots, and press any of the

●

[REC] buttons.

●

In the Dual Rec mode, recording to the media in both slots starts at the same time.

●

Both the card slot marks turn red, and the status indicators of both the card slots also blink in green.

Lights up in red

STATUS 1 Screen

3 Stop recording.

Press the [REC] button again.

●

Recording to both slots stops, and both the card slot marks turn white.

●

The same clips are recorded to both cards.

White

Slot Status Indicator

[REC]

Setting to Dual Rec mode

Set [Slot Mode] in the [Main Menu]B[Record Set] menu to

DualB. (APage 64)

A ADUALB display appears on the status display screen.

ADUALB Display

STATUS 1 Screen

Memo :

● During recording in the Dual Rec mode to two cards with a

different amount of remaining space, if the space of one card runs out, recording to both slots will stop automatically. After recording stops, recording automatically resumes for the card with remaining space. Although the clips are separated in this case, the clips can be seamlessly joined by arranging them on the timeline of the editing software since they are recorded seamlessly.

●

If the last clip on the cards that are loaded to the two slots are different from each other, and the time code operating mode is set to ARegenB, the Regen mode for the selected card slot will be enabled in the next recording.

STATUS 1 Screen

Note :

●

To perform recording in the Dual Rec mode, it is recommended that you start recording by making use of two cards with the same capacity and from the formatted state.

●

You can combine the use of the Dual Rec mode with a special recording mode. While in the Dual Rec mode, you can also set [Rec Mode] to ANormalB, APre RecB, AClip Continuous

( (

●

When both the slots are loaded with recordable cards, the

B, A

Frame RecB, or AInterval RecB. Page 45 [Special Recording]) Page 64 [Rec Mode])

Dual Rec (simultaneous recording) operation can be performed. If a recordable media is only loaded to one of the slots, you can also start recording with one card.

●

In the Dual Rec mode, continuous recording by switching from one slot to another cannot be performed. Continuous recording will not be performed if a recordable media is loaded to a slot after recording to the other slot has started.

●

When recording to one slot is in progress with the recorder set to the Dual Rec mode, loading a recordable media to the other slot does not enable the Dual Rec operation. To perform the Dual Rec operation, stop recording temporarily (excluding pausing recording in the Clip Continuous Rec mode), and start again.

●

When one of the cards is accidentally removed while the Dual Rec operation is in progress, recording to the card in the other slot will continue. However, repair of the accidentally removed card by the recovery function may fail.

●

If an error occurs on one of the cards while the Dual Rec operation is in progress, recording of the erroneous card stops, while that of the other card continues.

●

Operations on clips recorded in the Dual Rec mode, such as clip deletion in the Media mode or appending of OK marks, can only be performed on the card in the selected slot.

Backup Rec

Applicable to: Camera mode

The Backup Rec mode allows you to make use of the media in slot B for backup recording by controlling the starting and stopping of recording in slot B without using the [REC] button. Start or stop the recording using [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Backup Rec] or press the user button that is assigned with ABackup TrigB. ( A Page 64, 66 )

Slot B Recording starts

Slot A

(Normal

recording)

Slot B

(Backup

recording)

Slot A

Recording

starts

Clip 2

Clip 1 Clip 2 Clip 3

Slot A

Recording

stops

Memo :

● During the Backup Rec mode (when [Slot Mode] is set to

ABackupB), you can control recording to the 2 slots at different timings, and backup recording can only be performed on this camera recorder. ( A Page 64 [Slot Mode])

●

You can record without worrying about missing the important scenes by setting slot B to be always recording (backup recording) and using the [REC] button to start/stop recording of only the required scenes in slot A.

● It is recommended to use a media with high capacity in

slot B.

Slot B

Recording

stops

[REC]

MENU/

THUMB

REC

Slot Status Indicator

OIIS

SHUTTER

[REC/6]

REC / 6

PUSH

ADJ./ VOL.

REC

[REC]

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Backup Rec (continued)

Set [Slot Mode] in the [Main Menu]B[Record Set] menu to

BackupB. (APage 64)

A ABACKUPB display appears on the status display screen.

ABACKUPB Display

STATUS 1 Screen

2 Start backup recording. (Backup recording in slot B)

Select [REC] in [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Backup Rec]

●

and press the center of the set lever. ( (You can also press the user button that is assigned with ABackup TrigB. (A Page 66))

Backup recording into slot B starts. (The characters

●

BACKUPB appear in red.)

●

The card slot mark of slot B turns red (selected state), and the status indicator of slot B also blinks in green.

Red

Red (selected state)

3 Start normal recording. (Normal recording in slot A)

Press any of the [REC] buttons.

●

Recording into the media in slot A starts. (The characters

RECB appear in red.)

●

The card icon of slot A turns red (unselected state), and the status indicator of slot A also blinks in green.

Red (unselected state)

Page 64)

4 Stop normal recording.

Press any of the [REC] buttons again.

●

Recording to slot A stops, and the card slot mark of slot A turns white (unselected state).

●

The characters ARECB (red) changes back to ASTBYB (white).

●

The status indicator of slot A goes out.

White (unselected state)

5 Stop backup recording.

Select [STBY] in [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Backup Rec]

●

and press the center of the set lever. ( (You can also press the user button that is assigned with

ABackup TrigB or ARec StopB. (A Page 66)) Recording to slot B stops, and the card slot mark of slot B

●

turns white (unselected state).

●

The characters ABACKUPB changes back to white.

●

The status indicator of slot B lights up in green.

White

Memo :

● During backup recording, if the space of one card runs

out, recording stops only for the card that is full.

●

When recording to both slots is stopped, recording in the Regen mode will be enabled for the card slot in which recording started.

●

When recording is started in the other slot while recording to one slot, the clip being recorded is split and simultaneous recording to the other card starts.

●

When recording is stopped for either slot A or B while recording to both slots, the clip on the slot which is still recording is split.

●

Although the clips are separated in this case, the clips can be seamlessly joined by arranging them on the timeline of the editing software since they are recorded seamlessly.

●

Clip Cutter Trig cannot be performed during backup recording. (

● When [Slot Mode] is set to ABackupB, [Rec Mode] can

only be set to ANormalB. (A Page 64)

Page 41)

Page 64)

Special Recording

Applicable to: Camera mode

Besides the normal recording mode, four special recording methods are available in this camera recorder. They are Pre Rec, Clip Continuous Rec, Frame Rec, and Interval Rec.

Select the mode from [Rec Mode] in the [Record Set] menu.

* Set using [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Mode].

(A Page 64)

Pre Rec

When starting actual recording while the camera recorder is in Recording Standby (STBYP) mode, you can start recording about 5 seconds earlier.

Using Pre Rec allows you to record a complete event without missing the initial scenes even if you start the recording late.

Completed Clip

(Recorded video and audio)

Recording starts 5 seconds earlier

Press [REC]

(Recording starts)

Set [Rec Mode] to APre RecB. (APage 64)

●

Set [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Mode] to APre RecB.

●

The status display changes from ASTBYBBASTBYPB

2 Press the [REC] button to start recording in Pre Rec

mode.

●

The status display changes from ASTBYPBBA the card slot status indicator blinks in green.

●

Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The display changes from slot status indicator lights up in green.

Note :

●

When the interval between start and stop recording is short,

STBYPB

is complete. ARECPBBASTBYPB (STBY blinks in red) B ASTBYPB is displayed.

●

When the SDHC/SDXC card becomes full during recording, recording stops and

●

Video and audio before the above mentioned time may not be recorded after recording starts in the following cases.

• Immediately after power on

• Immediately after recording stops

• Immediately after switching from Media mode to

Camera mode

• Immediately after setting [Rec Mode]

• Immediately after the end of Clip Review

• Immediately after changing file format

• Immediately after changing video format

may not be displayed immediately after recording

RECPBBA

STOPB is displayed.

STBYPB

Press [REC]

(Recording stops)

RECPB

and the card

and

Clip Continuous Rec

In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image, audio, and accompanying data from the start till the end of the recording are recorded as one AclipB on the SDHC/ SDXC card.

This mode allows you to consolidate several rounds of Astart- stop recordingB into one clip.

Example : In normal recording, three clips are generated as

Recording 1, Recording 2, and Recording 3. However, recording in this mode generates only one clip.

Press [REC]

(Recording starts)

Press [REC]

(Recording pauses)

Recording 1 Recording 2 Recording 3

Set [Rec Mode] to AClip ContinuousB.

●

Set [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Mode] to AClip Continuous

●

The status display changes from ASTBYBBASTBYCB

Press [REC]

(Recording resumes)

Press [REC]

(Recording pauses)

Completed Clip

(Recorded video and audio)

Recording 1 Recording 2 Recording 3

. (APage 64)

Press [REC]

(Recording resumes)

Press [REC]

(Recording stops)

2 Start recording. (Recording 1)

Press the [REC] button to start recording in Clip Continuous

●

mode.

●

The status display changes from ASTBYCBBA the card slot status indicator blinks in green.

RECCB

and

3 Pause recording.

Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The

●

display changes from

●

The card slot status indicator continues to blink in green.

Memo :

●

When the user button assigned with ARec StopB is pressed while the camera recorder is paused (STBY changes from yellow text) The card slot status indicator lights up in green. (APage 19)

BASTBYCB

STBYCB

RECCBBA

(yellow text) BA

(white text). A AclipB is generated.

STBYCB

(yellow text).

), the display

(blinking

Shooting

Special Recording (continued)

Clip Continuous Rec (continued)

4 Resume recording. (Recording 2)

Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The

●

display changes from

●

The card slot status indicator continues to blink in green.

5 Pause recording.

Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The

●

display changes from

●

The card slot status indicator continues to blink in green.

6 Resume recording. (Recording 3)

●

Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The display changes from

●

The card slot status indicator continues to blink in green.

7 Press and hold the [REC] button or press the user

button that is assigned with ARec StopB to stop the recording. (A Page 19)

●

Recording stops and the display changes from

RECCBBA

●

The card slot status indicator lights up in green.

STBYCB

8 Press the [REC] button again.

The status display changes from ASTBYCBBA

●

the card slot status indicator blinks in green.

●

A new AclipB is generated from here.

Memo :

●

The following operations cannot be performed while recording is paused (STBY

• Clip Review operation (A Page 28)

• Switching SDHC/SDXC card slots

• Switching operation mode (A Page 13)

Note :

●

Do not remove the SDHC/SDXC card during recording

, red text) or recording pause (STBYC, yellow text).

(REC

●

To remove the SDHC/SDXC card in AClip ContinuousB mode, press the user button assigned with press and hold the [REC] button, check that (white text) is displayed and the card slot status indicator is lighted in green before you remove the card.

●

When the SDHC/SDXC card becomes full during recording, recording stops and

●

When the power is turned off during recording or recording pause, recording stops and power is cut off after a clip is generated.

●

If the power is cut off due to low battery power, a proper clip may not be generated.

STBYCB

RECCBBA

STBYCB

. A AclipB is generated.

STOPB is displayed.

(yellow text) BA

STBYCB

(yellow text) BA

, yellow text).

RECCB

(yellow text).

RECCB

Rec StopB or

STBYCB

and

Frame Rec

In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image and accompanying data from the start till the end of the recording are recorded as one AclipB on the SDHC/SDXC card.

In this mode, recording starts with every press of [REC], and only the specfied number of frames is recorded. The recording can be written to the media as a single clip until it is stopped.

Memo :

● Audio cannot be recorded.

Until a specified amount of recordings is accumulated, the

●

file will not be written to the media.

● If the specified amount is not reached when recording is

stopped, normal recording is performed and frames are added to the ending of the clip until the amount is reached. (Padding)

●

After the specified number of frames is recorded and written to the media, recording will be performed until the same number is accumulated again.

Press [REC] (Frame Rec starts)

Press [REC]

Recording resumes

Paus e

Recording of specified number of frames in [Rec Frames]

Set [Rec Mode] to AFrame RecB.

●

Set [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Mode] to AFrame Rec

. (APage 64)

●

The status display changes from ASTBYBBASTBYFB

Pause Pause

Actual clip recorded to media

Specified amount of data

Press [REC]

Recording resumes

Press and hold [REC]

(Frame Rec stops)

Normal recording

(Padding data)

2 Set the number of frames to record in [Rec Frames].

Set using [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Frames]. (A Page 64)

3 Start recording.

Press the [REC] button to record only the number of frames

●

specified in [Rec Frames] and pause.

●

The status display changes from

STBYFBBA

●

The card slot status indicator blinks in green.

RECFBBA

STBYFB

(yellow text).

4 Repeat Frame Rec.

Press the [REC] button again to record only the number of

●

frames specified in [Rec Frames] and pause.

●

The status display changes from

STBYFBBA

●

Frame Rec continues until the recording is stopped (step 5).

RECFBBA

STBYFB

(yellow text).

5 Press and hold the [REC] button or press the user

button that is assigned with ARec StopB to stop the recording. (A Page 19)

●

The card slot status indicator lights up in green.

Interval Rec

In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image and accompanying data from the start till the end of the recording are recorded as one AclipB on the SDHC/SDXC card.

In this mode, recording and pause are performed repeatedly at the specified time interval. Only the specfied number of frames is recorded. The recording can be written to the media as a single clip until it is stopped.

Memo :

● Audio cannot be recorded.

Until a specified amount of recordings is accumulated, the

●

file will not be written to the media.

●

After the specified number of frames is recorded and written to the media, recording will be performed until the same number is accumulated again.

● If the specified amount is not reached when recording is

stopped, normal recording is performed and frames are added to the ending of the clip until the amount is reached. (Padding)

2 Set the number of frames to record in [Rec Frames].

Set using [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Frames]. (A Page 64)

3 Set the time interval to start recording in [Rec

Interval].

Set using [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Interval]. (A Page 64)

4 Start recording.

Press the [REC] button to record only the number of frames

●

specified in [Rec Frames] and pause.

●

After the specified time in [Rec Interval] has passed, recording starts again to record only the number of frames specified in [Rec Frames] and pause.

●

Interval Rec continues until the recording is stopped.

●

The status display changes from

STBYIBBA

BARECIBBA

●

The card slot status indicator blinks in green.

RECIBBA

STBYIB

(red text).

(red text)

5 Press the [REC] button or the user button that is

assigned with ARec StopB to stop the recording.

●

The card slot status indicator lights up in green.

●

The status display is ASTBYIB

Press [REC] (Interval Rec starts)

Recording resumes

Interval specified in

[Rec Interval]

Pause

Recording of specified number of frames in [Rec Frames]

Actual clip recorded to media

Specified amount of data

Set [Rec Mode] to AInterval RecB.

●

Set [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Mode] to AInterval

. (APage 64)

Rec

●

The status display changes from ASTBYBBASTBYIB

Interval specified in

Paus e Paus e

Recording resumes

[Rec Interval]

Press [REC]

(Interval Rec stops)

Normal recording

(Padding data)

Playback

Playing Back Recorded Clips

To play back clips recorded on SDHC/SDXC cards, switch to the Media mode. Fix the [CAM/MEDIA] switch to the ACAM/MEDIAB position for 1 second or longer in Camera mode to enter Media mode. A thumbnail screen of the clips recorded on the SDHC/ SDXC card is displayed.

You can play back the selected clip on the thumbnail screen.

Memo :

●

When an SDHC/SDXC card without any clips is inserted,

No ClipsB is displayed.

Operation Buttons

Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to operate the thumbnail screen.

USER1 USER2

Playing Back Videos from the Thumbnail Screen

Preparation: Insert an SDHC/SDXC card, and select the card slot.

Changing the video format to play back

Menu setting (A Page 63) [File Format] : For selecting the format of the

recorded file. [Camera Resolution] : For selecting the image size. [Frame & Bit Rate] : For selecting the frame rate and bit

rate.

2 Set to the Media mode.

The thumbnail screen appears.

●

The thumbnails of the clips that can be played back using the current video format are displayed.

Slot Used

File Format

Video Format

Current Clip Number/ Total Number of Clips

MENU/ THUMB

D E

Name Description

A [USER1] Button

B [USER2] Button C [MENU/THUMB]

Button

D Press the center

of the set lever.

E Up/Down/Left/

JKH I) of

Right ( Set Lever

Appends (or deletes) an OK mark on the selected clip.

Deletes the selected clip.

Displays the thumbnail screen menu. Press this button to close the menu screen during menu display and return to the normal screen.

Sets the values and items. (Confirm) Plays back the selected clip.

J : Moves the cursor upward. K : Moves the cursor downward. H : Moves back to the previous item. I : Moves forward to the next item.

(To enter sub-menus or display pop-up menus.)

Unknown

Cursor (Selected thumbnail)

Clips that are not supported

1080/50i

Clips not playable using the

current video format

Select a clip.

Push the set lever up/down or to the left/right to move the cursor to the thumbnail you want to play.

2 Play the clip.

Press the center of the set lever.

●

The selected clip is played back.

Changing the mode during playback

To change the mode during playback, operate using the set lever.

During Playback (I)

B Push to the right

C Push to the left

D Push upward ●

E Push

downward

Press center Still

Forward Search The speed changes each time this is pushed. (2 steps)

Reverse Search The speed changes each time this is

pushed. (2 steps)

Plays from the beginning of the clip

●

Plays from the beginning of the previous clip with repeated operation

●

Plays from the beginning of the next clip

●

Switches to the still mode at the end of the clip for the last clip

During Forward Search (N)

B Push to the right

C Push to the left

D Push upward Plays from the beginning of the clip

E Push

downward

Press center Playback

B Push to the right

C Push to the left

D Push upward Plays from the beginning of the clip

E Push

downward

Press center Playback

The search speed changes each time this is pushed. (2 steps)

Reverse Search

Plays from the beginning of the next clip

During Reverse Search (O)

Forward Search

The search speed changes each time this is pushed. (2 steps)

Plays from the beginning of the next clip

Memo :

● When frame-by-frame reverse playback is performed,

some frames may be missed.

● When a clip recorded in SD is in the still mode, the image

may be blurred.

During Still Mode (W)

B Push to the right

C Push to the left

D Push upward ●

E Push

downward

Press center Playback

Forwards frame by frame

Reverses frame by frame

Switches to the still mode at the beginning of the clip

●

Switches to the still mode at the beginning of the previous clip with repeated operation

●

Switches to the still mode at the beginning of the next clip

●

Switches to the still mode at the end of the clip for the last clip

Playback

Playing Back Recorded Clips (continued)

Thumbnail Screen

The thumbnail screen is available in “No Detailed Properties (4x3 thumbnails)” and “Detailed Properties (4x1 thumbnails)” displays.

Use the thumbnail menu [Detailed Properties] to switch display. (A Page 53)

The first frame of the recorded clip on the SDHC/SDXC card is displayed as the thumbnail.

Thumbnails are displayed in order of recording from the oldest to most recent.



No Detailed Properties (4x3 Thumbnails)

Screen

C B

Name Description

A Cursor

Indicates the selected clip. Use the set lever (JKH I) to move the cursor. After power is turned on and SDHC/SDXC card is inserted, or when the camera recorder is switched to Media mode, the cursor is positioned on top of the latest clip.

When the camera recorder changes to the thumbnail screen during playback, the cursor is positioned on the clip that was played back. If you play back the same clip again, it will continue from where it was left off.

The default position of the cursor when SDHC/SDXC card slot is switched is on the previously selected clip before the switch.

E F

G H

Name Description

A Cursor (continued)

B SDHC/

SDXC Card

File Format

D Video

Format

 Example of the moving order of the cursor (total 22 clips)

Displays the status of the inserted SDHC/ SDXC card, selected SDHC/SDXC card, write-protect switch, and the need for restoring.

Use the [SLOT SEL] button to switch slots. Clips in slot A and B cannot be displayed at the same time.

:Write-protect switch of the SDHC/SDXC

card in slot A is set.

:SDHC/SDXC card in slot B needs to be

restored or formatted, or is an unsupported SDHC/SDXC card.

Shows the file format of the currently displayed clips. Only clips with the resolution (AHD (MPEG2)B or ASD (DV)B) selected in [System Definition] are displayed. (A Page 63)

* Depends on the settings in [Record

Set]B[Record Format]B[File Format] on the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 63)

Displays the video format (Camera Resolution/Frame Rate) that allows playback and thumbnail display. Five types including [1080/60i, 30p, 24p], [1080/50i, 25p], [720/60p, 30p, 24p], [720/ 50p, 25p], [480/60i] (U model) and [576/50i] (E model). Clips of other video formats are represented in alternative display. Clips that are in alternative display cannot be played back with the current video format settings.

Scrolls

page

Name Description

D Video Format (continued)

A B

1080/50i

Name Description

I Clip Mark

Displays clip information (properties).

E Number of

Clips

F Remaining

Battery Power

G Scroll Bar

H Thumbnail

Te xt

Unknown

A clip with corrupted management

information. It cannot be played back even if you press the playback button.

A clip that cannot be played back nor displayed in thumbnail with the current video format settings. It cannot be played back even if you press the playback button. The format of the clip is displayed.

* Depends on the settings in [Record

Set]B[Record Format]B[System Definition], [Camera Resolution], and [Frame & Bit Rate] items of the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 63)

Displays the [running number/total number of clips] of the displayed clips.

(red): Less than 1 % (red): 1 % to 20 % (yellow): 21 % to 30 % (yellow): 31 % to 40 % (green): 41 % to 70 % (green): 71 % to 100 %

: External power supply connected.

Indicates the scroll position. When there is a black space below the scroll bar (white), this indicates further pages. When the scroll bar (white) is at the bottom, this indicates the last page.

Displays the time code or date/time at the start of clip recording. Date/time is displayed in the local time of the shooting location. Set whether to display ATCB or ADate/TimeB in the thumbnail menu [Thumbnail Text]. (A Page 53)

Data/time display depends on the settings in [LCD/VF]B[Status Display]B[Date Style] of the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 72) Time is displayed in 24-hour display regardless of the [Time Style] setting.

J Operation

Guide

A OK Mark

Clip is appended with OK mark.

Memo :

● Clips appended with OK marks cannot be

deleted on the camera recorder.

Continued From Mark

This mark indicates that the current clip is continued from another SDHC/SDXC card when recording is divided and made on several SDHC/SDXC cards.

Continue Mark

This mark indicates that the current clip will continue to another SDHC/SDXC card when recording is divided and made on several SDHC/SDXC cards.

Guide for the current operation buttons.

Plays back the selected clip.

Appends an OK mark to the selected clip when the mark is not appended, or deletes the OK mark from the selected clip when the mark is appended. (A Page 56)

Memo :

● This is disabled when the SDHC/SDXC

card is locked. (Displayed in gray)

Deletes the selected clip. (A Page 54)

Memo :

● This is disabled when the SDHC/SDXC

card is locked. (Displayed in gray)

Playback

Playing Back Recorded Clips (continued)



Detailed Properties (4x1 Thumbnails)

Screen

Name Description

A Cursor

B Scroll Bar

Indicates the selected clip. Use the set lever (H I) to move the cursor. After power is turned on and SDHC/SDXC card is inserted, or when the camera recorder is switched to Media mode, the cursor is positioned on top of the latest clip.

The default position of the cursor when SDHC/SDXC card slot is switched is on the previously selected clip before the switch.



Example of the moving order of the cursor

(total 6 clips)

Scrolls page

Indicates the scroll position. When there is a black space on the right of the scroll bar (white), this indicates further pages. When the scroll bar (white) is at the right end, this indicates the last page.

Name Description

C Detailed

Properties

Shows the detailed properties of the selected clip. The following information is displayed. Clip Name : Clip name

Record Format : Image size, frame rate, bit

Rec Mode : Displayed only in the

TC : Time code at the start and

Duration : Clip length Creation Date : Date created

Memo :

● The information of time and date displays

in the following order, Year, Month, Date, Time, Minute, Second and Time zone.

● A-B is the break character between Year,

Month and Date for each, and A:B is the break character between Time, Minute and Second for each, and ATB is the break character Date and Time.

●

AZB

displays behind Time when Time zone

is set to

UTC+00:00B.

(Time and date display example)

In case of AUTC+00:00B 21:18:50 on June 24th in 2011 (Western European time zone):

A2011-06-24T21:18:50ZB

In case of AUTC-05:00B 10:13:15 on June 24th in 2011 (North American Eastern time zone).

A2011-06-2410:13:15-05:00B

D Operation

Guide

Guide for the current operation buttons.

Plays back the selected clip.

Appends an OK mark to the selected clip when the mark is not appended, or deletes the OK mark from the selected clip when the mark is appended. (A Page 56)

Memo :

● This is disabled when the SDHC/SDXC

card is locked. (Displayed in gray)

Deletes the selected clip. (A Page 54)

Memo :

● This is disabled when the SDHC/SDXC

card is locked. (Displayed in gray)

rate

special recording modes (not displayed in normal recording mode)

end of recording

Thumbnail Menu

Press the [MENU/THUMB] button during thumbnail display to display the thumbnail menu. Press the [MENU/THUMB] button during menu display to cancel the settings and exit the menu.

Thumbnail Menu

Sub-Menu

Thumbnail Menu Screen

Item Function

Media info Displays the information screen of the SDHC/

SDXC card.

Detailed Properties

Thumbnail Text...

TC Displays the recording start time code at the

Date/Time Displays the recording start date/time at the

Delete Clip... For deleting clips. (A Page 54)

One Clip Deletes the selected clip.

All Clips Deletes all clips that are displayed.

Main Menu... Opens the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 62)

Exit Exits and closes the menu.

For selecting the display method of the thumbnail screen. If a check is selected, the thumbnail screen will be displayed as [Detailed Properties (4x1 Thumbnail) Screen]. (A Page 52)

For selecting the display method for the thumbnail text on the thumbnail screen.

thumbnail text display area (below the thumbnail).

Memo :

● This item cannot be selected when ANo

MediaB or ANo ClipB is displayed in [Delete Clip].

Playback

Deleting Clips

For deleting clips.

[USER2] Button

USER1 USER2

During Thumbnail Screen

 Deleting with [USER2] button

Select the clip to delete.

Select the clip to delete with the set lever (JKH I).

MENU/

[MENU/THUMB]

Button

Set Lever

JKH I)

(

THUMB

Memo :

● Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the

camera recorder.

● Clips that are set as read-only on a PC can be deleted on

the camera recorder.

Deleting One Clip

You can delete a selected clip with any of the following operations.

A Press [USER2] button when menu is not displayed.

B Perform [Delete Clip]B[One Clip] in thumbnail menu.

Memo :

●

A clip cannot be deleted with the [USER2] button and menu operation ([Delete Clip] situations.

• A clip with OK mark is selected.

• Write-protect switch of the SDHC/SDXC card is set (

is displayed).

[One Clip]) under the following

2 Press the [USER2] button.

A screen to confirm deletion appears.

3 Select [Delete] using the set lever (JK), and press the

center of the set lever.

Deleting starts.

Memo :

●

Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The deleting operation cannot be canceled.

●

The cursor moves to the next clip (or previous clip if a next clip does not exist) after deletion.

 Deleting with [Delete Clip]B[One Clip] in the menu

Select the clip to delete.

Select the clip to delete with the set lever (JKH I).

2 Press the [MENU/THUMB] button.

The thumbnail menu screen appears.

Select [Delete Clip]B[One Clip] and press the center of

the set lever.

A screen to confirm deletion appears.

4 Select [Delete] using the set lever (JK), and press the

center of the set lever.

Deleting starts.

Memo :

●

Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The deleting operation cannot be canceled.

●

The cursor moves to the next clip (or previous clip if a next clip does not exist) after deletion.

Deleting All Clips

Deletes all clips that are displayed.

Press the [MENU/THUMB] button.

The thumbnail menu screen appears.

2 Select [Delete Clip]B[All Clips] in the menu.

A screen to confirm deletion appears.

During Playback or Pause Screen

 Deleting with [USER2] button

Press [USER2] button during clip playback.

A screen to confirm deletion appears.

2 Select [Delete] and press the center of the set lever.

Deleting starts.

3 Select [Delete] and press the center of the set lever.

Deleting starts.

Memo :

●

The deleting operation can be canceled by pressing the center of the set lever during deletion. However, clips that are already deleted cannot be restored.

●

The time taken to delete clips depends on the number of clips to be deleted.

Playback

Appending and Deleting OK Marks

You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes. Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus protecting the important clips. When the camera recorder is in Media mode, you can delete

the OK marks appended during recording, or append/delete OK marks after shooting.

[USER1] Button

USER1 USER2

[MENU/THUMB]

Button

Set Lever

JKH I)

(

MENU/

THUMB

OK Mark

Memo :

●

The [USER1] button is disabled (displayed in gray) and OK marks cannot be appended when the write-protect switch of the SDHC/SDXC card is set ( is displayed).

●AOK Mark Added...B is displayed when changing marks and

other operations are unavailable.

During Playback or Pause Screen

Press [USER1] button during clip playback.

An OK mark is appended to the clip.

Appending OK Marks

During Thumbnail Screen

Select a clip without an OK mark and press the [USER1]

button.

An OK mark is appended to the clip.

OK Mark

Memo :

● The clip pauses when an OK mark is appended or deleted

during playback.

Deleting OK Marks

During Thumbnail Screen

Select a clip to delete OK mark and press the [USER1]

button.

The OK mark is deleted.

During Playback or Pause Screen

Press the [USER1] button when playing back a clip

appended with OK mark.

The OK mark is deleted.

Memo :

●

The [USER1] button is disabled (displayed in gray) and OK marks cannot be deleted when the write-protect switch of the SDHC/SDXC card is set ( is displayed).

●AOK Mark Deleted...B is displayed when changing marks

and other operations are unavailable.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Basic Operations in Menu Screen

Press the [MENU/THUMB] button on the side control panel of the camera recorder to display the menu screen on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Various settings for shooting and playback can be configured on the menu screen. There are two types of menu screens - [Main Menu] and [Favorites Menu]. [Main Menu] contains all the setting items of the camera recorder, classified according to functions and uses, while [Favorites Menu] allows users to customize the menu items freely. (A Page 76) The operating procedures and main screen displays are the same for both menus.

Memo :

●

When [Display On TV] in the [A/V Out] menu is set to AOnB, the menu screen is also displayed in the video image of the video signal output terminal. (APage 73)

Operation Buttons

Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to operate the menu.

BA C

SLOT SEL

USER1 USER2

MENU/ THUMB

E F

Name Description

A [USER1] Button

B [USER2] Button

C [DISPLAY] Button

D [MENU/THUMB]

Button

LOLUX/3

C.REVIEW/4 ZEBRA/5

DISPLAY

Adds the selected menu or submenu item to the [Favorites Menu]. (A Page 76)

Resets settings in the [TC Preset] or [UB Preset] setting screen. This button is disabled in other screens.

Switches between the [Main Menu] and [Favorites Menu] screens.

Displays the menu screen. ([Main Menu] is displayed by default when pressed.) During normal usage, [Main Menu] is displayed if the previous menu operation ended at [Main Menu], and [Favorites Menu] if the previous menu operation ended at [Favorites Menu]. Press this button to close the menu screen during menu display and return to the normal screen.

Name Description

E Press the center

Sets the values and items. (Confirm)

of the set lever.

F Up/Down/Left/

JKH I) of

Right ( Set Lever

J : Moves the cursor upward. K : Moves the cursor downward. H : Moves back to the previous item. I : Moves forward to the next item.

Display and Description of the Menu Screen

Selecting Menu Items

B C

Name Description

A Cursor

B Menu Item

C Fixed Item

D [Back] Back

E Menu Title F Remaining

Battery Power

Indicates the selected item. Use the set lever (JK) to move the cursor.

Displays the names of the menu item and sub-menu. Menu items with [...] after them indicates that there is a sub-menu to access.

Items that cannot be changed are displayed in gray and cannot be selected.

Select [Back] and press the center of the set lever to return to the previous level.

Title of the currently displayed menu.

(red): Less than 1 % (red): 1 % to 20 % (yellow): 21 % to 30 % (yellow): 31 % to 40 % (green): 41 % to 70 % (green): 71 % to 100 %

: External power supply connected.

G H

Name Description

G Header

H Scroll Bar I Setting Values

J Operation

Guide

Indicates the current menu type with the line color. Blue : [Main Menu] Screen

Green : [Favorites Menu] |

Magenta: [Favorites Menu] (Editing screen)

Indicates the scroll position.

Setting values for the menu items. For menus with sub-menus, values are not

displayed.

Guide for the current operation buttons.

(Operation screen)

[Scene File](A Page 88)

G H

Changing Setting Values

Name Description

A Menu Item to

Change

B Operation Guide

C List of Setting

Val ues

D Scroll Bar E Cursor

F Setting Values

Before Change

Menu item to be changed. A list of setting values C appears in a pop-up.

Guide for the current operation buttons.

A pop-up displaying a list of setting values for selection.

The height of the pop-up depends on the number of settings available. Use the scroll bar D to confirm the current display status.

Indicates the scroll position.

Indicates the selected item. Use the set lever (JK) to move the cursor.

Setting values before changing. R appears at the beginning of the item.

Text Input with Software Keyboard

Use the software keyboard to enter the [Scene File] subname and [Clip Name Prefix].

[Clip Name Prefix](A Page 64)

Name Description

A Character Entry

Field

B Character

Cursor

C Character Keys

D Key Cursor

E Confirmation

Buttons

F Arrow Keys G [BS] Backspace

Key

H [SP] Space Key

Field for entering the title. You can enter up to 8 characters for the [Scene File] subname or up to 4 characters for the [Clip Name Prefix].

Select a character using the key cursor D, and press the center of the set lever to input the selected character at the position of the character cursor. The character cursor moves to the next position on the right each time a character is input.

The cursor can be moved using the arrow keys F.

Use the set lever ( cursor

to the character you want to enter.

Indicates the currently selected character or item. Use the set lever (JKH I) to move the cursor.

Select [Set]/[Store] and press the center of the set lever to confirm the title. Select [Cancel] and press the center of the set lever on the side control panel of the camera recorder to abort character input and return to the previous screen.

Moves the position of the character cursor B.

Select [BS] and press the center of the set lever on the side control panel of the camera recorder to delete the character on the left of the character cursor B.

Select [SP] and press the center of the set lever on the side control panel of the camera recorder to enter a space at the current position of the character cursor B.

JKH I

) to move the key

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart

Main Menu... (A Page 62)

Record Set... (A Page 63) Record Format...(A Page 63) System Definition

Rec Mode (A Page 64) Rec Frames

Slot Mode (A Page 64) Backup Rec

Clip Set... (A Page 64) Clip Name Prefix

File Format

Camera Resolution

Frame & Bit Rate

Aspect Ratio

Rec Interval

Reset Clip Number

Audio Set... (A Page 65) Input1 Mic Wind Cut

Input2 Mic Wind Cut

Internal Mic Wind Cut

Audio Ref. Level

Internal Mic Level

Camera Function... (A Page 65) Bars

Te l e Ma c r o

AE Area

Switch Set... (A Page 66)

Camera Process... (A Page 67) Detail

Knee

Gamma

Preset Temp.

White Paint R

White Paint B

Color Matrix

Color Gain

Memo :

● A [Back] item (omitted in the chart) can be found at the end of each menu item. Select [Back] and press the center of the set

lever to return to the previous level.

TC/UB... (A Page 69) TC Generator

TC Preset

UB Preset

Drop Frame

LCD/VF... (A Page 70) Shooting Assist... (A Page 70)

Marker Setting... (A Page 71)

Status Display... (A Page 71)

LCD Bright

VF Bright

LCD Backlight

VF Slide SW

A/V Out... (A Page 73)Display On TV

Video Output

Component Output

HDMI Output

HDMI Color Setting

HDMI Enhance Setting

Audio Monitor

Others... (A Page 74) Auto Power Off

Ta l ly

Wireless Remote

Reset All

Date/Time

Time Zone

System Information

Media... (A Page 75) Format Media

Restore Media

Setup File Manage... (A Page 75) Load Scene File

Store Scene File

Memo :

● A [Back] item (omitted in the chart) can be found at the end of each menu item. Select [Back] and press the center of the set

lever to return to the previous level.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Main Menu Screen

Some menus cannot be set depending on the operating mode or status of the camera recorder. These items are displayed in gray, and they cannot be selected.

Item Function

Record Set...

Camera Function...

Camera Process...

TC/UB...

LCD/VF...

A/V Out...

Others...

Media...

Setup File Manage...

Exit

Menu screen for specifying video or audio settings during shooting and playback. The cursor does not move to this item during recording or in Media mode. (A Page 63)

Menu screen for specifying operation settings during shooting. The cursor does not move to this item in Media mode. (A Page 65)

Menu screen for adjusting the quality of camera images. The cursor does not move to this item in Media mode. (A Page 67)

Menu screen for setting time code and user’s bit. The cursor does not move to this item during recording or in Media mode. (A Page 69)

Item for specifying settings related to the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen. This menu screen can be used to specify settings related to the Focus Assist mode, zebra pattern display, screen size, marker, and safety zone. In addition, it is also used for selecting whether to display characters on the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen, as well as for adjusting the picture quality of the LCD monitor screen. (A Page 70)

Item for specifying connection settings with external devices. (A Page 73)

Menu screen for specifying the settings of other functions. For adjusting the auto power off, tally lamp settings, settings of the remote control, date/time, time zone, and other settings. It can also be used to reset the menu settings to their default values. (A Page 74)

Item for formatting or restoring the SDHC/SDXC card. (A Page 75)

Displays the [Setup File Manage] menu screen. Settings of the menu screen can be saved as a file on an SDHC/SDXC card, and the saved settings can be loaded when necessary. The cursor does not move to this item during recording or in Media mode. (A Page 75)

Select this item and press the center of the set lever to return to the normal screen.

Record Set Menu

Record Format Menu

After setting of all items in the [Record Format] menu is complete, select [Set] at the bottom of the screen to apply the new settings on the camera recorder and switch the record format. A APlease WaitB message appears during switching.

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

System Definition

File Format

When [System Definition] is AHD (MPEG2)B

When [System Definition] is ASD (DV)B

Camera Resolution

Frame & Bit Rate

When [Camera Resolution] is A1280x720B

When [Camera Resolution] is A1440x1080B

When [Camera Resolution] is A1920x1080B

Aspect Ratio

HD (MPEG2)

SD (DV)

QuickTime

MP4

QuickTime

AVI

1920x1080

1440x1080 1280x720 720 x 480 720 x 576

60p (HQ) (U model),

60p (SP), 30p (HQ), 30p (SP),

50p (HQ) (E model),

50p (SP), 25p (HQ), 25p (SP), 24p (HQ), 24p (SP)

60i (HQ) (U model),

60i (SP),

50i (HQ) (E model),

50i (SP)

60i (HQ) (U model),

30p (HQ),

50i (HQ) (E model),

25p (HQ), 24p (HQ)

16:9

4:3

For selecting a system definition. HD (MPEG2) : Records in HD (High Definition) quality.

SD (DV) : Records in SD (Standard Definition) quality.

Note :

●

The selectable options for the [File Format], [Camera Resolution], and [Frame & Bit Rate] settings vary depending on the setting of this item.

For selecting the format of the file to be recorded to the SDHC/SDXC card.

For setting the size of the recorded image when [System Definition] is set to AHD (MPEG2)B. (Horizontal x vertical)

Memo :

● When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B, this item is fixed as follows for

the different models.

• U model :720 x 480

• E model :720 x 576

● The selectable values of [Frame & Bit Rate] vary according to the setting of

this item.

For setting the frame rate and encoding bit rate when [System Definition] is set to AHD (MPEG2)B.

Selection can be made from 19 combinations of frame rate (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 60i, 50i) and bit rate (HQ (35Mbps) VBR), (SP (25 Mbps/19 Mbps) CBR).

Memo :

● When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B, this item is fixed as follows for

the different models.

• U model :60i

• E model :50i

● The selectable items vary according to the [File Format] and [Camera

Resolution] settings.

For setting the aspect ratio of the recorded image when [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B.

Memo :

● When [System Definition] is set to AHD (MPEG2)B, this item is fixed at

A16:9B.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Record Set Menu (continued)

Rec Mode Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Rec Mode

Rec Frames

Rec Interval

Normal

Pre Rec

Clip Continuous

Frame Rec

Interval Rec

1frame

3frames

6frames

1sec,

2sec, 5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 1min, 2min, 5min, 10min, 30min, 1hour

For selecting the record mode for recording to the SDHC/SDXC card. (A Page 45)

Memo :

● When [Slot Mode] is set to ABackupB, this item is fixed at ANormalB and

cannot be selected.

For setting the number of frames to record when [Rec Mode] is set to AFrame RecB or AInterval RecB.

For setting the recording time interval when [Rec Mode] is set to AInterval RecB.

Slot Mode Menu

Item Setting Values Function

Slot Mode

Backup Rec

Clip Set Menu

Item Setting Values Function

Clip Name Prefix

Reset Clip Number

Series

Dual

Backup

xxxG

(The default value of xxx is the last three digits of the serial number.)

^ For assigning a new number to (Clip Number) by resetting it (0001). Select [Reset] and

For setting the operation of the card slot. (A Page 42) Series : Mode that activates the two slots sequentially. Dual : Mode that activates the two slots at the same time.

Backup : Mode that enables recording to slot B without using the [REC] button.

This item is selectable only when [Rec Mode] is set to ANormalB. Start or stop recording using the [Backup Rec] menu or user button that is assigned the function. (A Page 66)

Memo :

● When this is set to ASeriesB, and recordable media are loaded to both the

slots, pressing the [REC] button starts recording only to the card in the selected slot (active slot).

● When this is set to ADualB, and recordable media are loaded to both the

slots, pressing the [REC] button starts simultaneous recording to the cards in both slots.

^ For starting/stopping backup recording with [REC]/[STBY].

This item is selectable only when [Slot Mode] is set to ABackupB.

Note :

● When recording is stopped due to no remaining space on the media, etc.,

this item is fixed at ASTOPB and cannot be selected.

For setting the first four characters of the name of the clip file to be recorded to the SDHC/ SDXC card.

Enter any of the 38 characters including alphabets (upper case), numbers (0 to 9), “_” (underscore), and “-” (hyphen) using the software keyboard. ( A Page 59 [Text Input with Software Keyboard])

press the center of the set lever to reset the number. When other clips exist on the SDHC/SDXC card, the smallest available number is used after reset. Example: If the [Clip Name Prefix] is AABCDB, and AABCD0001B already exists on the

SDHC/SDXC card, AABCD0002B will be assigned.

Audio Set Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Input1 Mic Wind Cut

Input2 Mic Wind Cut

Internal Mic Wind Cut

Audio Ref. Level

Internal Mic Level

Off

-20dB

-12dB

-2, -1

Normal

1, 2

For selecting whether to cut the low frequencies of the audio input signals (low-cut). Set this item to reduce wind noise from the microphone. On : Enables low-cut on the audio.

Off : Disables low-cut on the audio.

For selecting whether to cut the low frequencies of the audio input signals (low-cut) from the built-in microphone. Set this item to reduce wind noise from the microphone. On : Enables low-cut on the audio.

Off : Disables low-cut on the audio.

For setting the audio reference level to be recorded to the SDHC/SDXC card. (Applies to both [CH-1/CH-2].)

-20dB : Outputs signals of the reference level when the meter is at -20 dBFS.

-12dB : Outputs signals of the reference level when the meter is at -12 dBFS.

For setting the input level from the built-in microphone.

Camera Function Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Bars

Tele Macro

AE Area

Switch Set...

Off

^ For setting the area for brightness correction. (A Page 36)

For specifying the switch settings of the camera recorder. (A Page 66)

For setting whether to output color bars. On : Color bars are output.

Off : Color bars are not output.

Memo :

● When in the Full Auto shooting mode, this item is fixed at AOffB and cannot be selected.

● This item is selectable when [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu is set to

AHD (MPEG2)B. When ASD (DV)B is set, this item is fixed at AOffB. (A Page 63)

● The menu closes when the setting is changed from AOffB to AOnB.

● When the menu screen is opened while [Bars] is set to AOnB, this item switches to AOffB

automatically.

For selecting whether to set tele macro which shortens the closeup distance at the tele (T) end of the zoom lens. (A Page 37) On : This is the tele macro setting. Enables closeup shots up to about 80 cm.

Off : This is the normal setting. Enables closeup shots up to about 1 m.

Memo :

● When in the Full Auto shooting mode, this item cannot be selected.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Camera Function Menu (continued)

Switch Set Item

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

FAW

GAIN L

GAIN M

GAIN H

Zoom Speed

USER1

USER2

LOLUX/3

C.REVIEW/4

ZEBRA/5

REC/6

None

PRESET

AGC, 18dB, 15dB, 12dB, 9dB, 6dB, 3dB, 0dB

-2, -1

Normal

By assigning one of the following functions to each of the [USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/[ZEBRA/5]/[REC/ 6] buttons, these buttons can be used to control the assigned function (on/off, start, switch). Set according to the shooting conditions. Usable only in the Camera mode.

(Default values USER1: Focus Assist, USER2: TC/UB, LOLUX/3: Lolux, C.REVIEW/4: Clip Review, ZEBRA/5: Zebra, REC/6: Rec)

Memo :

● The [REC/6] button is set to ARecB by default, and can be used to start/stop recording. The ARecB function can only

be assigned to the [REC/6] button.

Setting Values Description

None No function is assigned.

Load File Assigns the function of [Load Scene File] in the [Setup File Manage] menu. (A Page 75)

OK Mark Assigns the function of appending/deleting OK marks while recording a clip. This function

Clip Cutter Trig Assigns the function of splitting clips freely during recording. (A Page 41)

Backup Trig Assigns the function of [Backup Rec] in the [Slot Mode] menu. (A Page 64)

AE Area Assigns the function of [AE Area] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 65)

Clip Review Assigns the Clip Review function. (A Page 28)

Rec Stop Assigns the function to stop recording. This function operates during recording only.

Zebra Assigns the function of [LCD/VF] menu B[Shooting Assist]B[Zebra]. (A Page 70)

Lolux For switching the low-light shooting mode ON or OFF.

Tele Macro Assigns the function of [Tele Macro] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 65)

TC/UB Opens the [TC/UB] menu directly. (A Page 69)

Bars Assigns the function of [Bars] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 65)

Focus Assist Assigns the function of [LCD/VF] menu B[Shooting Assist]B[Focus Assist]. (A Page 70)

For assigning the FAW (Full Auto White Balance) function to a position on the [WHT.BAL] selection switch. The white balance mode is fixed at AFAWB when the [FULL AUTO] button of the camera recorder is set to AONB. None : FAW function is not assigned.

PRESET : Assigns FAW to the PRESET position. A : Assigns FAW to the A position. B : Assigns FAW to the B position.

For setting the gain value of each position on the [GAIN] selection switch. This is fixed at AAGCB when the [FULL AUTO] button of the camera recorder is set to AONB.

(Default values GAIN L: 0dB, GAIN M: 9dB, GAIN H: 18dB)

For setting the speed of zoom operation with the set lever (on the LCD monitor) and remote control.

A-2B is the slowest setting and A1B is the fastest setting.

operates during shooting. (A Page 41)

Memo :

● This item cannot be used when [Slot Mode] is set to ABackupB. (A Page 64)

● This item cannot be used when [Rec Mode] is set to a value other than ANormalB or APre

RecB. (A Page 64)

Memo :

● When the [Rec Mode] menu is set to AClip ContinuousB or AFrame RecB, it is useful to use

this as the stop button. (A Page 64)

Item Setting Values Function

Clip Review

Last 5 sec

Top 5 sec

CLIP

For specifying the operation when any of the [USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/ [ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6] buttons is set to AClip ReviewB. Last 5 sec : Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the ending.

Top 5 sec : Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the beginning. CLIP : Views the entire clip.

Memo :

● This item is selectable when any of the [USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/[ZEBRA/

5]/[REC/6] buttons is set to AClip ReviewB.

Camera Process Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Detail

V/H Balance

Knee

Level

Gamma

Level

Max, 9 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -9, Min, Off

H-Max, 4 to1,

Normal,

-1 to -4, H-Min

Manual

Auto

100%

95%, 90%, 85%

Cinema

Standard

Off

Max, 4 to1,

Normal,

-1 to -4, Min

For adjusting the contour (detail) enhancement level. Increase the number : Sharpens the contour. Decrease the number : Softens the contour. Off : Disables this function.

For setting the H/V balance to enhance contour (detail) in the horizontal (H) or vertical (V) direction.

Increase the number : Enhances contour in the horizontal direction. Decrease the number : Enhances contour in the vertical direction.

For specifying the AKneeB operation, which compresses video signals beyond a certain level to show the gradation of the highlighted portion. To check the gradation of a bright area, set to AManualB and adjust the knee point manually. Manual : Enables manual adjustment of the knee point (starting point of knee operation) using

Auto : Adjusts the knee point (starting point of knee operation) automatically according to the

For setting the starting point of knee compression (knee point). Increase the number : Increases the knee point level.

Decrease the number : Decreases the knee point level.

Memo :

● When [Knee] is set to AAutoB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.

For adjusting the gamma curve that determines the gradation expression. Cinema : Sets to a gamma curve with similar gradation to the screen characteristics of movies.

Standard : Sets to a standard gamma curve. Off : Disables gamma curve adjustment.

This item can be specified separately when [Gamma] is set to AStandardB or ACinemaB. Increase the number : Enhances the gradation of black. However, the gradation of bright areas

Decrease the number: Enhances the gradation of bright areas. However, the gradation of black

Memo :

● When [Gamma] is set to AOffB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.

ALevelB.

luminance level.

deteriorates.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Camera Process Menu (continued)

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Preset Temp.

White Paint R

White Paint B

Color Matrix

Color Gain

5600K

3200K

Max, 14 to 1,

Normal,

-14 to -1, Min

Max, 14 to 1,

Normal,

-14 to -1, Min

Cinema Subdued Cinema Vivid

Standard

Off

Max, 4 to1,

Normal

-1 to -4, Min, Off

For setting the color temperature when the [WHT.BAL] selection switch of the camera recorder is set to APRST(PRESET)B.

Memo :

● This item is selectable only when the [WHT.BAL] switch is set to the APRST(PRESET)B

position in the Manual shooting mode. Otherwise, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.

For adjusting the R (red) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. Increase the number : Strengthens the red. Decrease the number : Weakens the red.

Memo :

● This item is selectable when the [WHT.BAL] selection switch on the camera recorder is set to

AAB or ABB. When APRST(PRESET)B or the position assigned with the AFAW B function is set, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.

● Different values can be specified for AAB and ABB.

For adjusting the B (blue) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. Increase the number : Strengthens the blue. Decrease the number : Weakens the blue.

Memo :

● This item is selectable when the [WHT.BAL] selection switch on the camera recorder is set to

AAB or ABB. When APRST(PRESET)B or the position assigned with the AFAW B function is set, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.

● Different values can be specified for AAB and ABB.

For setting the color matrix. Cinema Subdued : Sets to a subdued color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics

Cinema Vivid : Sets to a vivid color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics of

Standard : Sets to a standard color matrix. Off : Sets the color matrix function to Off.

For adjusting the video signal color level. Off : Sets the video to black-and-white. Increase the number : Makes the colors more dense. Decrease the number : Makes the colors less dense.

Memo :

● Images are displayed in black-and-white when this is set to AOffB.

of movies.

movies.

TC/UB Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

TC Generator

TC Preset

UB Preset

Drop Frame

Free Run

Rec Run

Regen

^ For setting the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).

^ For setting the user’s bit. (Digit by digit)

Non Drop

Drop

For setting the operation of the time code. Free Run : The time code operates in the run mode at all times regardless of the recording

Rec Run : The time code operates in the run mode during recording. It continues to run in the

Regen : The time code operates in the run mode during recording. When the SDHC/SDXC

Display : Drop setting 02:02:25.20

Memo :

● When [TC Generator] is set to ARegenB, this item appears as A<Regen>B and cannot be

selected.

Display : AB CD EF 01

Memo :

● When [TC Generator] is set to ARegenB, this item appears as A<Regen>B and cannot be

selected.

For setting the framing mode of the time code generator. Non Drop : Internal time code generator works in the non-drop-frame mode. Use this setting

Drop : Internal time code generator works in the drop-frame mode. Use this setting when

Memo :

● This item can be set only when the frame rate of [Frame & Bit Rate] in the [Record

Set]B[Record Format] menu is set to A60pB, A30pB, or A60iB. When the frame rate is A24pB,

ANon DropB becomes fixed and cannot be selected. When the frame rate is A50pB, A25pB, or A50iB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected. (A Page 63)

status. It continues to run even when the power of the camera recorder is turned off.

order of the recorded clips as long as the SDHC/SDXC card is not replaced. If the SDHC/SDXC card is removed and recording is made on another card, time code will be recorded on the new card from where it was left off in the previous card.

card is replaced, the last time code recorded on the card is read and recorded on a new card so that the time code continues in running order. (A Page 39)

: Non Drop setting 02:02:25:20

when placing emphasis on the number of frames.

placing emphasis on the recording time.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

LCD/VF Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Shooting Assist...

Marker Setting...

Status Display...

LCD Bright

VF Bright

LCD Backlight

VF Slide SW

Menu for setting the Shooting Assist function. (A Page 70)

For setting items such as the safety zone and center mark. (A Page 71)

For setting displays related to the status screen. (A Page 71)

10 to 6,

4 to 0

10 to 6,

4 to 0

Auto

Standard

Brighter

Disable

Enable

For setting the brightness of the LCD monitor screen.

For setting the brightness of the viewfinder screen.

For setting the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight. Auto : Sets the brightness automatically.

Standard : Sets to the standard brightness. Brighter : Sets to a brightness brighter than Standard.

For setting whether to link the showing/hiding of the viewfinder screen with the pulling out of the viewfinder. (A Page 22)

Disable : Shows the screen regardless of the viewfinder status. Enable : Shows the screen only when the viewfinder is pulled out.

Memo :

● When there is no display on the LCD monitor, the viewfinder screen is displayed regardless

of the setting.

● When the [HDMI], [COMPONENT OUT] or [A/V OUT] terminal is connected, video images

will not appear on the viewfinder.

Shooting Assist Item

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Focus Assist

Color Blue

Zebra

Top

Bottom

Off

Green

Red

Off

Over, 100% to 85%,

80%,

75% to 5% (In 5 % increments)

100% to 75%,

70%,

65% to 0% (In 5 % increments)

For selecting whether to add color to the contour of the focused image upon switching the image to black-and-white. (Focus Assist function) (A Page 29) On : Enables the Focus Assist function. Off : Disables the Focus Assist function.

For setting the display color of the focused area when Focus Assist is activated. Blue : Displays the focused area in blue.

Green : Displays the focused area in green. Red : Displays the focused area in red.

For setting whether to display zebra patterns at the bright areas of the subject. (A Page 32) On : Displays the zebra pattern.

Off : Hides the zebra pattern.

For setting the maximum luminance level for the zebra pattern display.

Memo :

● The relation between Top and Bottom is such that Top>Bottom always holds. To maintain

For setting the minimum luminance level for the zebra pattern display.

Memo :

● The relation between Top and Bottom is such that Top>Bottom always holds. To maintain

this relation when setting Bottom, the Top value is automatically corrected.

Marker Setting Item

( A Page 87 [Marker and Safety Zone Displays])

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Aspect Ratio *1

4:3, 13:9, 14:9,

1.66:1, 1.75:1,

16:9,

1.85:1, 2.35:1

For selecting the final image aspect ratio to be used from the overall angle of view.

Memo :

● When [Aspect Ratio] in the [Record Format] menu is set to A4:3B, this item is fixed at A4:3B

and cannot be selected. (A Page 63)

Aspect Marker *1

Safety Zone *1

Center Mark *1

*1: During Clip Review or when in the Media mode, the markers do not appear regardless of the setting.

Off

95%, 93%, 90%, 80%,

Off

For specifying whether to display boundary markers to indicate the parts of an image that are beyond the range of the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect Ratio]. On : Displays the boundary markers.

Off : Hides the boundary markers.

For setting the percentage of area that is to be deemed as valid area (Safety Zone) within the boundary of the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect Ratio].

For specifying whether to display a mark to indicate the screen center within the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect Ratio].

On : Displays the center mark. Off : Hides the center mark.

Status Display Item

This menu is used to set the status displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

Item Setting Values Function

Filter

Video Format

Media Remain

Off

For specifying whether to display the [ND FILTER] status in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. On : Displays the [ND FILTER] status.

Off : Hides the [ND FILTER] status.

For specifying whether to display the recording/playback video format in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. On : Displays the video format mode.

Off : Hides the video format mode.

For specifying whether to display the remaining space of the recording SDHC/SDXC card in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

On : Displays the remaining space on the SDHC/SDXC card. Off : Hides the remaining space on the SDHC/SDXC card. However, when the remaining

space warning is displayed, the information appears regardless of the setting.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

LCD/VF Menu (continued)

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

TC/UB

Audio Meter

Battery Info

Time Display

Date Style

Time Style

Off

Time

Capacity%

HH:MM:SS HH:MM

Off

DMY (E model)

MDY (U model)

YMD

24hour (E model)

12hour (U model)

For specifying whether to display the time code/user’s bit rate in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. TC : Displays the time code.

UB : Displays the user’s bit. Off : Hides the time code or user’s bit rate.

For specifying whether to display the audio level meter in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. On : Displays the audio level meter.

Off : Hides the audio level meter.

For setting the display of the remaining battery power in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

The battery information appears only on the STATUS 1 screen in Camera mode. (A Page 82) Time : Displays the remaining battery power in minutes. AminB

Capacity% : Displays the remaining battery power in percentage. A%B

Memo :

● The battery mark that appears before the value changes according to the remaining battery

power.

(red): Less than 1 % (red): 1 % to 20 % (yellow): 21 % to 30 % (yellow): 31 % to 40 % (green): 41 % to 70 % (green): 71 % to 100 %

● The remaining battery power and remaining time are intended as reference values for the

shooting duration.

For setting the time display in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. HH:MM:SS : Displays the time in hour:minute:second.

HH:MM : Displays the time in hour:minute. Off : Hides the time display.

For setting the date display sequence in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

DMY : Day/Month/Year MDY : Month/Day/Year YMD : Year/Month/Day

For setting the time display style in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

24hour : 24-hour display. 12hour : 12-hour display. (AM/PM)

A/V Out Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Display On TV

Video Output

Component Output

HDMI Output

HDMI Color Setting

HDMI Enhance Setting

Audio Monitor

Off

4:3

16:9

480i (U model)

576i (E model)

720p

1080i

480i

480p

576i

576p

Auto

RGB

Auto

Off

Mix

Stereo

For specifying whether to enable on-screen display on the external monitor. On : Turns on display.

Off : Turns off display.

For selecting the monitor type of the external monitor to be connected to the [A/V OUT] terminal. Set this item according to the monitor to be used. 4:3 : Set this when connecting to a conventional monitor (4:3).

16:9 : Set this when connecting to a wide monitor (16:9).

Memo :

● When [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu is set to ASD (DV)B, this item appears

as A---B and cannot be selected.

For selecting the resolution of video output from the [COMPONENT OUT] terminal. Set this item according to the monitor to be used. 480i : Set this when connecting to a monitor that supports 480i. Selectable when [Frame

576i : Set this when connecting to a monitor that supports 576i. Selectable when [Frame

720p : Set this when connecting to a monitor that supports 720p. 1080i : Set this when connecting to a monitor that supports 1080i.

Memo :

● During [HDMI] output, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.

For selecting the resolution of video output from the [HDMI] terminal. Set this item according to the monitor to be used. Set this item when images are not properly displayed on a monitor that supports a maximum output of 1080i. 480i : Set this when connecting to a monitor that supports 480i. Selectable when [Frame &

480p : Set this when connecting to a monitor that supports 480p. Selectable when [Frame &

576i : Set this when connecting to a monitor that supports 576i. Selectable when [Frame &

576p : Set this when connecting to a monitor that supports 576p. Selectable when [Frame &

Auto : Resolution is automatically set according to the connected monitor. Use this setting

For setting the color format of HDMI signals. RGB : Outputs RGB signals.

Auto : Outputs upon detecting YCbCr/RGB automatically according to the connected

For setting the color range of HDMI signals. When connecting to a PC monitor, set this to AOnB. On : Set this when connecting to a PC monitor.

Off : Set this when connecting to a conventional monitor.

For setting the audio sound of the headphone. Mix : Outputs mixed sound. Stereo : Outputs stereo sound.

& Bit Rate] is set to A60iB, A60pB, A30pB, A24pB.

& Bit Rate] is set to A50iB, A50pB, A25pB.

Bit Rate] is set to A60iB, A60pB, A30pB, A24pB.

Bit Rate] is set to A50iB, A50pB, A25pB.

under normal circumstances.

monitor.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Others Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values Function

Auto Power Off

Tall y

Wireless Remote

Reset All

Date/Time

Time Zone

System Information

Version

Off

^ Resets all menu settings.

^ For setting the year, month, day, hour, and minute.

UTC+14:00 to UTC+00:30, UTC, UTC-00:30 to UTC-12:00 (In increments of 30 minutes)

Displays the system information.

Displays information on the firmware version.

For setting whether to turn off the power automatically when the camera recorder is not operated for more than 5 minutes while the battery is attached. This function is valid only when the battery is attached. On : Power turns off automatically.

Off : Power does not turn off automatically.

Memo :

● When both the battery and AC adapter are connected, power from the AC adapter

For selecting whether to turn on the tally lamp on this camera recorder. On : Turns on tally lamp.

Off : Turns off tally lamp.

For selecting whether to accept operation from the remote control. On : Accepts remote control operation. Off : Does not accept remote control operation.

Memo :

● When a wired remote control is connected, operation from the remote control is not

Select AResetB in the [Reset All] menu and press the center of the set lever. The message AResetting...B appears. Reset will not be performed if [Cancel] is selected.

Memo :

● [Date/Time] (A Page 74 ), [Time Zone] (A Page 74 ), [Favorites Menu] and [Clip

● This item is not selectable when recording in Camera mode, during Clip Review, and in

Memo :

● The display order of the date (year, month, and day) follows the [LCD/VF] menu

For setting the UTC time difference in units of 30 minutes.

[Default values: UTC-05:00(U model), UTC (E model)]

Memo :

● If [Date/Time] is already set, the [Date/Time] item is automatically adjusted when [Time

connection will be used. As such, this function will not have any effect.

accepted regardless of the setting.

Number] cannot be reset.

Media mode.

B[Status Display]B[Date Style] setting. However, the 24-hour format is used for the hour display regardless of the [Time Style] setting. (A Page 72)

Zone] is altered.

Media Menu

Item Function

Format Media

Restore Media

For formatting (initializing) an SDHC/SDXC card. Select a card slot (A or B), select [Format] from [Cancel]/[Format], and press the center of the set lever to format (initialize) the card. ( A Page 21 [Formatting (Initializing) SDHC/SDXC Cards])

For restoring an SDHC/SDXC card. Select a card slot (A or B), select [Restore] from [Cancel]/[Restore], and press the center of the set lever to restore the

card. ( A Page 92 [Restoring the SDHC/SDXC Card])

Memo :

● This item appears only when the SDHC/SDXC card needs to be restored. However, it is not selectable when

recording in Camera mode and during Clip Review.

Setup File Manage Menu

Menu settings and button operations ([SHUTTER], [AE LEVEL], etc.) can be saved. It is useful to save settings according to different shooting conditions.

Item Setting Values Function

Load Scene File

Store Scene File

^ Loads the settings. (A Page 89)

^ Saves the settings. (A Page 88)

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu)

You can select and add/edit frequently used menu items freely to create a personal menu screen (Favorites Menu).

Memo :

● [Favorites Menu] is only enabled in the Camera mode.

[Favorites Menu] remains unchanged even when the recording format changes.

● Up to 20 menu items can be added (two pages on the

screen).

● Added items in [Favorites Menu] will not be reset even

when [Reset All] in the main menu is executed.

[DISPLAY] Button

DISPLAY

SLOT SEL

LOLUX/3

C.REVIEW/4 ZEBRA/5

[USER1] Button

[USER2] Button

USER1 USER2

Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu

Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to open the [Main

Menu] screen.

2 Select the menu or submenu item to add.

Memo :

● Adding items to [Favorites Menu] cannot be performed in

the following cases. [USER1 Add] is displayed in gray in the operation guide.

• Selected item is already added to [Favorites Menu].

• Number of menu items that can be added (20 items) is

exceeded.

[MENU/THUMB]

Button

Set Lever

JKH I)

(

MENU/

THUMB

3 Press the [USER1] button.

A screen to confirm the addition appears.

4 Select [Add] and press the center of the set lever.

The selected menu item is added to [Favorites Menu].

Memo :

● Long descriptive names may be displayed for the menu

items in [Favorites Menu] to enable better understanding.

Editing Favorites Menu

You can delete or change the order of the items added to [Favorites Menu].

Deleting Items from [Favorites Menu]

Open the [Favorites Menu] screen.

A Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to open the [Main

Menu] screen.

B Press the [DISPLAY] button to open the [Favorites Menu]

screen.

2 Select [Edit Favorites] and press the center of the set

lever or push the set lever to the right (

The header turns magenta and the editing mode is activated.

I).

4 Press the [USER2] button.

[Delete Mark] ( ) appears at the beginning of the item.

Delete Mark

Memo :

● When the [USER2] button is pressed again while the

menu item with [Delete Mark] ( ) is selected, [Delete Mark] ( ) disappears.

5 Press the [USER1] button.

The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] editing mode appears.

Header (Magenta)

3 Select the menu or submenu item to delete.

6 Select [Save & Exit] and press the center of the set

lever.

Memo :

● Deletion is not complete until the changes are saved with

[Save & Exit]. To exit the editing mode without deleting any items, select

●

[Exit without Saving].

● To return to the editing mode, select [Cancel].

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu) (continued)

Editing Favorites Menu (continued)

Changing the Order of Items in [Favorites Menu]

[DISPLAY] Button

DISPLAY

LOLUX/3

C.REVIEW/4 ZEBRA/5

MENU/

THUMB

SLOT SEL

[USER1] Button

[USER2] Button

USER1 USER2

[MENU/THUMB]

Button

Set Lever

JKH I)

(

2 Select [Edit Favorites] and press the center of the set

lever or push the set lever to the right (

The header turns magenta and the editing mode is activated.

I).

Header (Magenta)

Open the [Favorites Menu] screen.

A Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to open the [Main

Menu] screen.

B Press the [DISPLAY] button to open the [Favorites Menu]

screen.

3 Select the menu or submenu item to move and press

the center of the set lever.

The moving mode is activated and a position selection bar for the move appears.

Position Selection Bar

4 Select the position to move to with the set lever (JK).

Move the position selection bar with the set lever ( select a position to move to.

JK) and

5 Press the center of the set lever.

The selected item moves to the new position.

6 Press the [USER1] button.

The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] editing mode appears.

7 Select [Save & Exit] and press the center of the set

lever.

Memo :

● Moving is not complete until the changes are saved with

[Save & Exit].

●

To exit the editing mode without saving any changes, select [Exit without Saving].

● To return to the editing mode, select [Cancel].

Status Screen

Status Screen in Camera Mode

STATUS 0 Screen

Q P

N M L K J

Appears only when a warning is displayed. (A Page 82)

Item Description

A Card Slot Operation

Display

B Media Status

C Speaker/Headphone

Volu me

D Iris F-Number

E AE Level/Spot Photometry

Mode Display

F AE Lock/Photometry Lock G Image Stabilizer (OFF) H Gain

I Shutter/Lolux

IHFDE

Displays the card slot operation set using [Rec Mode]B[Slot Mode] in the [Record Set] menu. When set to ASeriesB, this is not displayed. (A Page 64) DUAL : When set to ADualB BACKUP : When set to ABackupB

Memo :

●

You can set whether to show/hide the display using [Status Display]B[Media Remain] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (APage 71)

---- : No card found in the slot* STBY : Recording standby REC : Recording REVIEW : Clip Review (A Page 28) STBYP : Pre Rec recording standby (A Page 45)

RECP : Pre Rec recording (A Page 45) STBYC : Clip Continuous Rec recording standby

RECC : Clip Continuous Rec recording

STBYC (displayed in yellow)

Appears during volume adjustment. This is displayed for 3 seconds after the operation button is pressed. The value ranges from 0 to 15.

Displays F-number of the lens iris. This item appears only during manual setting. (F1.8, F2.0,F2.2, F2.5, F2.8, F3.2, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8.0)

Appears during manual adjustment of the exposure. (A Page 31) When operated while manual operation is disabled, AAEB blinks for about 5 seconds. (AE-6, AE-5, AE-4, AE-3, AE-2, AE-1, AE±0, AE+1, AE+2, AE+3, AE+4, AE+5, AE+6) A face icon ( ) is displayed when a photometry area other than the entire screen is selected during the

setting. (A Page 36)

Appears during AE lock or spot photometry lock. ( A Page 31, 36 )

Appears when [OIS] is OFF.

Displays the gain value. This item appears only during manual setting. (0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB)

Displays the current shutter speed during the Manual shooting mode. When in the Lolux mode, ALoluxB is displayed. (A Page 30)

(A Page 45)

: Clip Continuous Rec recording pause

(A Page 45)

Memo :

●

The variable range of the shutter speed varies according to the video format settings. (APage 35)

STBYI : Interval Rec recording standby

(A Page 47)

STBYI (displayed in red)

: Interval Rec recording pause

RECI : Interval Rec recording (A Page 47) STBYF : Frame Rec recording standby

(A Page 46)

RECF : Frame Rec recording (A Page 46) STBYF (displayed in yellow)

: Frame Rec recording pause

(A Page 47)

STOP : Unable to record to the card in the slot

Item Description

J White Balance Mode

K Focus AF/MF L Tele Macro M Program AE

N Focus Assist O Event/Warning Display

Area

P Zoom

Q Shooting Mode

Displays the current white balance mode. (A Page 33) P<3200K>, P<5600K> (A**00B indicates color temperature) WB A, WB B : When set to Auto White Balance A or B during the Manual shooting mode FAW : When the Full Auto White balance mode is ON

Displays the Auto Focus AAFB or Manual Focus AMFB mode.

Displays an icon when [Tele Macro] in the [Camera Function] menu is set to AOnB. (A Page 65)

Displays the Program AE setting which adjusts the exposure and shutter speed according to the subject to ensure that shooting is performed with the optimal settings. (A Page 30) [PORT] : Portrait

[SPORT] : Sports [SNOW] : Snow [SPOT.L] : Spotlight [TWIL.] : Twilight

Appears as AFOCUSB when the Focus Assist function is turned ON. (A Page 29)

Displays the settings for about 3 seconds after adjustment of Auto White Balance, etc. For other messages displayed in this area, refer to [Error Displays and Actions] (A Page 94 ).

Displayed Content Setting Status

AUTO WHITE * OPERATION (* : A, B) Activating Auto White. (A Page 33)

AUTO WHITE * OK (* : A, B) Result of Auto White Balance is displayed.

AUTO WHITE * NG:OBJECT (* : A, B) Auto White object is defective. (A Page 33)

AUTO WHITE * ERROR:LOW LIGHT (* : A, B) Auto White illumination is insufficient.

AUTO WHITE * ERROR:OVER LIGHT (* : A, B) Auto White illumination is excessive. (A Page 33)

A AUTO ● [FULL AUTO] button is pressed during Full

M MANUAL ● [FULL AUTO] button is pressed during Manual

SLOT SWITCHED * (* : A, B) Active SDHC/SDXC slot is switched

CLIP CUT Clip is split using Clip Cutter Trig during

OK MARK ADDED, OK MARK DELETED OK mark is added or deleted.

Other Displays ( A Page 94 [Error Displays and Actions])

Appears during zoom operation. This is displayed for 3 seconds after the operation button is pressed. The value ranges from 1x to 10x.

Displays the shooting mode.

(A Pa ge 33)

Auto shooting.

● Mode is switched from Manual to Auto by

pressing [FULL AUTO] button twice during Manual shooting. (Press the [FULL AUTO] button twice within 3 seconds to switch to a different mode.)

shooting.

● Mode is switched from Auto to Manual by

pressing [FULL AUTO] button twice during Full Auto shooting. (Press the [FULL AUTO] button twice within 3 seconds to switch to a different mode.)

automatically or using the [SLOT SEL] button in Camera mode.

recording. (A Page 41)

(A Page 56)

A :Full Auto shooting M :Manual shooting

Status Screen

Status Screen in Camera Mode (continued)

STATUS 1 Screen

A B

I H

Item Description

A Resolution

B Frame Rate/Bit Rate

C OK Mark D Remaining Space on

Media

E Voltage/Battery

Power

F Audio Level Meter

Displays the video image resolution. (19201080, 14401080, 1280720, 720480, 720576)

Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs. (60p HQ, 30p HQ, 60i HQ, 60p SP, 30p SP, 60i SP, 50p HQ, 25p HQ, 50i HQ, 50p SP, 25p SP, 50i SP, 24p HQ, 24p SP, 50i, 60i)

Appears when an OK mark is added. (A Page 56)

Displays the remaining recording time of the SDHC/SDXC cards in Slot A and Slot B separately. When the remaining time is less than 3 mintues, it is displayed in yellow.

Memo :

* 0: Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 80)

● Only warnings are displayed in the STATUS 0 and STATUS 4 screens. (When the remaining time is less than 3

minutes or when the warning sign [!] is displayed for the card)

Displays the current status of the power supply in use.

: Currently selected slot. (White card)

: Unselected slot.

: Selected slot and slot in which recording is in progress. (Red card)

: Unselected slot during Dual Rec or Backup Rec and slot in which recording is in progress. (Red card)

: SDHC/SDXC card requires restoring or formatting, or SDHC/SDXC card is not supported (not of Class

6/10 type). (Warnings such as AINVALID MEDIAB appear in the remaining time display area. A Page 94 [Error Displays and Actions])

: Write-protect switch of SDHC/SDXC card is set.

Display Description

Currently powered by an AC adapter.

(red): Less than 1 % (red): 1 % to 20 % (yellow): 21 % to 30 % (yellow): 31 % to 40 % (green): 41 % to 70 % (green): 71 % to 100 %

Currently powered by a battery.

Memo :

● The display can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF]

menu. (A Page 72)

Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2. The mark is displayed when in a mode that does not support audio recording and for unsupported audio.

Memo :

● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display] in the

[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 72)

Item Description

G ND Filter

H Current Time

I Time Code (TC)/

User’s Bit (UB)

STATUS 2 Screen

Appears as ANDB when the ND filter is turned ON. (A Page 30)

Memo :

●

You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Filter] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (APage 7 1)

Displays the current time.

Note :

● The time display style can be specified in [LCD/VF] menu B[Status Display]B[Time Style] and [Time Display]. (A Page 72)

Displays the time code (hour : minute : second : frame) or user’s bit data.

Example: Time Code:

User’s Bit:

Memo :

● You can set whether to display the time code, user’s bit, or turn off the display using [TC/UB] of [Status

Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 72)

00:00:00:00

FF EE DD 20

Colon (:) for non-drop frames Dot (.) for drop frames

D C B

*0 *1

* 1 (Appears only during warnings)

Item Description

A Date/Time

Displays the current date and time.

Note :

● The date/time display style can be specified in [LCD/VF] menu B[Status Display]B[Date Style]/[Time

B Format

C Zebra Setting Value D Subname of Scene File

Displays the file format for recording to the SDHC/SDXC card [File Format] that is specified at (File Format) in the [Record Format] menu. (A Page 63)

Displays the settings from ABottomB to ATo p B specified at [Zebra]. (A Page 70)

Displays the subname of the scene file. (8 characters) ANO LOADB appears after executing [Reset All]. (A Page 74)

Memo :

● AXB appears at the beginning when changes are made to the loaded file. (A Pag e 87)

* 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 80)

* 1 : Same as STATUS 1 Screen (A Page 82)

Style]. (A Page 72)

Status Screen

Status Screen in Camera Mode (continued)

STATUS 3 Screen

This screen displays a list of the functions assigned to the switches.

* 1 : (Appears only during warnings)

A B C

* 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 80)

* 1 : Same as STATUS 1 Screen (A Page 82)

*0 *1 *2

Item Description

A [FAW] Function

Assignment

B [GAIN] Switch Settings

C [Zoom Speed] Switch

Settings

D User Button Function

Settings

Displays the position of the [WHT.BAL] selection switch that is assigned with the FAW function. (NONE, A, B, PRESET)

Displays the setting values for each of the positions ([L]/[M]/[H]) on the [GAIN] switch. (0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, AGC)

Displays the speed of zoom operation set with the set lever (on the LCD monitor) and remote control. (-2, -1, Normal, 1)

Displays the setting status of the [USER1], [USER2], [LOLUX/3], [C.REVIEW/4], [ZEBRA/5], and [REC/6] buttons. (A Page 66) (NONE, REC*, LOAD FILE, OK MARK, CLIP CUTTER TRIG, BACKUP TRIG, AE AREA, CLIP REVIEW, REC STOP, ZEBRA, LOLUX, TELE MACRO, TC/UB, BARS, FOCUS ASSIST)

* ARECB can only be assigned to [REC/6]

* 2 : Same as STATUS 2 Screen (A Page 83)

STATUS 4 Screen

This screen displays the event. It is also used to display warnings only.

* 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 80)

* 0 * 1 (Appears only during warnings)

* 1 : Same as STATUS 1 Screen (A Page 82)

Status Screen in Media Mode

These are the status screens displayed in the Media mode.

STATUS 0 Screen

This screen displays the media status or event. It is also used to display warnings only.

STATUS 1 and STATUS 2 Screens

BAC

OK OK

STATUS 1 Screen STATUS 2 Screen

Item Description

A OK Mark B Resolution

Frame Rate/Bit Rate

D Media

E Clip Information F Time Code (TC)/User’s Bit

(UB)

Appears when an OK mark is added. (A Page 56)

Displays the video image resolution. (19201080, 14401080, 1280720, 720480, 720576)

Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs. (60p HQ, 30p HQ, 60i HQ, 60p SP, 30p SP, 60i SP, 50p HQ, 25p HQ, 50i HQ, 50p SP, 25p SP, 50i SP, 24p HQ, 24p SP, 50i, 60i)

Displays the media slot (A or B) of the currently played clip. A key mark appears when the write-protect switch of the SDHC/SDXC card is set.

Displays current clip number/total number of clips.

Displays the time code (hour : minute : second : frame) or user’s bit data. TC : Time Code

UB : User’s bit The framing mode display for the time code is as follows.

00:00:00:00

Memo :

● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [TC/UB] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu.

(A Page 72)

G Date/Time

Displays the date/time that is recorded on the currently played SDHC/SDXC card.

Note :

● The date/time display style can be specified in [LCD/VF] menu B[Status Display]B[Date Style]/[Time Style]. (A Page 72)

BAC FD E

K GJ IH

Colon (:) for non-drop frames Dot (.) for drop frames

Status Screen

Status Screen in Media Mode (continued)

STATUS 1 and STATUS 2 Screens (continued)

BAC

OK OK

Item Description

STATUS 1 Screen STATUS 2 Screen

H Audio Level Meter

I Voltage/Battery

Power

J Media Status

K Operation Guide

Displays the current status of the power supply in use.

Display Description

(red): Less than 1 % (red): 1 % to 20 % (yellow): 21 % to 30 % (yellow): 31 % to 40 % (green): 41 % to 70 % (green): 71 % to 100 %

PLAY : Playing STILL : Pause FWD : Forward searching REV : Reverse searching POFF : Power switching OFF

Displays a guide for the current operation buttons.

BAC FD E

K GJ IH

Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2.

Memo :

● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display] in the

[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 72)

Currently powered by an AC adapter.

Currently powered by a battery.

Memo :

● The display can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF]

menu. (A Page 72)

Camera Features

Marker and Safety Zone Displays

Applicable to: Camera mode

The marker and safety zone displays are useful in helping you determine the angle of view for the image according to the shooting purpose.

Set using [Aspect Ratio], [Safety Zone], and [Center Mark] of [Marker Setting] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 71)

 Example of display when [Aspect Ratio] = A 4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = AOnB, and [Center Mark] = AOnB

Safety Zone

Center Mark

Aspect Marker

Configuring Setup Files

Applicable to: Camera mode

The menu settings can be stored on an SDHC/SDXC card by saving them as a setup file. (The settings cannot be stored on this camera recorder.)

Loading a saved setup file enables you to reproduce the appropriate setup state speedily.

 Scene file:

File that contains the menu settings, ranging from video format settings to image creation settings such as device settings and shooting conditions, as well as the contents of the [Favorites Menu].

Make use of the [Setup File Manage] menu to save or load a setup file. The following operations can be performed on the [Setup File Manage] menu.

 Saving a setup file (A Page 88)

 Loading a setup file (A Page 89)

Number of Storable Setup Files

8 files can be stored in each of the SDHC/SDXC card in slot A and B.

Camera Features

Configuring Setup Files (continued)

Saving a Setup File

Display the [Setup File Manage] menu.

Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu] screen, and press the center of the set lever. (A Page 75)

Select [Store Scene File] and press the center of the set

lever.

The existing files are displayed.

Select the file to be newly saved (or overwritten) using

the set lever (

[Store Scene File] Menu Screen

Memo :

●

Files cannot be written in the following cases. (Displayed in gray, selection disabled)

• The inserted SDHC/SDXC card is not supported (those

other than SDHC/SDXC Class 6/10 cards, or unformatted cards). (Subname appears as A---B.)

• When a write-protected SDHC/SDXC card is inserted (a

4 Name the file.

Enter the subname using the software keyboard.

 Operating instructions of software keyboard (A Page 59)

), and press the center of the set lever.

Cursor

mark appears beside the SDHC/SDXC card icon.)

Name Description

A Character Entry

Field

B Character

Cursor

C Character Keys

D Key Cursor

E Confirmation

Buttons

F Arrow Keys

G [BS] Backspace

Key

H [SP] Space Key

Field for entering the title. You can enter up to 8 characters for the [Scene File] subname.

The cursor can be moved using the arrow keys F.

Use the set lever (JKH I) to move the key cursor D to the character you want to enter.

Indicates the currently selected character or item. Use the set lever (JKH I) to move the cursor.

Select [Store] and press the center of the set lever to confirm the title. Select [Cancel] and press the center of the set lever to abort character input and return to the previous screen.

Moves the position of the character cursor B.

Select [BS] and press the center of the set lever to delete the character on the left of the character cursor B.

Select [SP] and press the center of the set lever to enter a space at the current position of the character cursor B.

5 Select [Store] from the confirmation buttons E, and

press the center of the set lever.

A confirmation screen appears.

6 Select [Store] on the confirmation screen, and press

the center of the set lever.

Saving starts, and AStoring...B appears on the screen.

Memo :

●

When overwriting an existing file, the subname of the existing file is displayed.

●

Select [Cancel] and press the center of the set lever to return to the previous screen.

Memo :

●

If you do not want to save the file, select [Cancel] and press the center of the set lever to return to the previous screen.

●

When saving of a file fails, a AStore Error!B message (indicated in red frame) appears for several seconds, after which the previous screen is displayed.

7 Saving is complete.

After saving of the file is complete, ACompleteB appears on the screen, and the menu screen closes automatically.

Loading a Setup File

Display the [Setup File Manage] menu.

Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu] screen, and press the center of the set lever. (A Page 75)

Select [Load Scene File] and press the center of the set

lever.

The existing files are displayed.

3 Select the file to load using the set lever (JK), and

press the center of the set lever.

4 Select [Load] on the confirmation screen, and press

the center of the set lever.

Loading starts, and ALoading...B appears on the screen.

Memo :

●

If you do not want to load the file, select [Cancel] to return to the previous screen.

●

When loading of a file fails, a ALoad Error!B message (indicated in red frame) appears for several seconds, after which the previous screen is displayed.

5 Loading is complete.

After loading of the file is complete, APlease WaitB appears

●

on the screen, and the menu screen closes automatically.

●

The camera recorder restarts.

Cursor

[Load Scene File] Menu Screen

Memo :

●

When the write-protect switch of the inserted SDHC/SDXC card is set, a mark appears beside the SDHC/SDXC card icon. Setup files can be loaded from an SDHC/SDXC card even if the write-protect switch is set.

●

Setup files that are completely incompatible will not be displayed.

Camera Features

Managing/Editing Clips on a PC

Loading Clips to the PC (USB Mode)

You can load clips to a PC by connecting the camera recorder to the PC via the USB port. Doing so enables clips stored in the SDHC/SDXC card to be managed and edited on the PC.

Files on the SDHC/SDXC card can be managed/edited on the connected PC in this mode only for USB mass storage class devices that are recognized by the PC as a peripheral drive.

Memo :

● Files cannot be written to the SDHC/SDXC card.

●

Make sure to manage/edit files recorded in the MP4 file format using the (JVC ProHD Clip Manager) PC application software in the bundled CD-ROM.

● For details on how to install the application software, refer

to the [User’s Guide] of the [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] inside the bundled CD-ROM.

Connect the camera recorder to the PC using a USB

cable.

A confirmation message AChange to USB ModeB to enable the USB connection appears.

OIS

SHUTTER

OPEN

PUSH

ADJ./ VOL.

2 Select [Change] using the set lever (JK), and press

the center of the set lever.

The camera recorder switches to USB mode.

ACCESS

REC

[USB] Terminal

Memo :

●

If recording is in progress, the AChange to USB ModeB message appears after recording stops.

●

If playback is in progress, the camera recorder switches to USB mode after the file closes automatically, such as when playback stops.

Disconnecting

Disable the connection on the PC, then remove the USB cable from the camera recorder. Doing so exits the USB mode and switches the camera recorder to Camera mode.

Memo :

● The procedure for disabling the USB connection varies

according to the PC in use. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the PC.

When your PC cannot recognize the SDXC card

Confirm and update the OS of your PC.

Windows XP/ Windows XP SP1

Windows XP SP2/ Windows XP SP3

Windows Vista Necessary to update to SP1 or higher.

Windows Vista SP1/ Windows Vista

Windows 7 Necessary to download the update

Necessary to update to SP2 or higher.

Necessary to download the update software.(KB955704)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/ details.aspx?familyid=1CBE3906-DDD14CA2-B727C2DFF5E30F61&displaylang=en

Necessary to download the update software.(KB975823)

● 32 bit version

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/ details.aspx?FamilyID=2d1abe01-09424f8aabb2-2ad529de00a1

● 64 bit version

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/ details.aspx?FamilyID=7d54c53f-017c4ea5-ae08-34c3452ba315

software. (KB976422)

● 32 bit version

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/ details.aspx?FamilyID=3ee91fc2-a9bc4ee1-aca3-2a9aff5915ea

● 64 bit version

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/ details.aspx?FamilyID=73f766dd-71274445-b860-47084587155f

Viewing Images on a Monitor

Applicable to: Camera mode, Media mode

There are three video output terminals on this camera recorder. Choose the most suitable terminal according to the monitor in use.

[A/V OUT] Terminal

[COMPONENT OUT] Terminal

[HDMI] Terminal

: Outputs composite video and audio signals.

: Outputs component video signals. Audio sound

is not output. Set the resolution in [Component Output] of the [A/V Out] menu. (A Page 73)

: Outputs HDMI signals.

Configure the settings in the [A/V Out] menu to match the monitor to be connected. [HDMI Output], [HDMI Color Setting], [HDMI Enhance Setting] (A Page 73)

●

When both the [HDMI] and [COMPONENT OUT] terminals are connected, the signal selected in the [HDMI Output] menu instead of the analog component signal set in the menu is output from the [COMPONENT OUT] terminal.

●

When both the [HDMI] and [A/V OUT] terminals are connected, video is output from the [HDMI] terminal, and audio sound is output from both terminals.

Memo :

● Be sure to use the supplied component cable.

● You can specify the following items in the [A/V Out] menu.

[Video Output]: For adjusting the display size on the monitor. (4:3 or 16:9) [Display On TV]: For specifying whether to enable onscreen display.

● When the [HDMI], [COMPONENT OUT] or [A/V OUT]

terminal is connected, video images will not appear on the viewfinder.

● When the [HDMI], [COMPONENT OUT] or [A/V OUT]

cable is inserted or removed, noise may appear in the LCD monitor or viewfinder, but this is not a malfunction. It does not affect the recorded images.

Wired Remote Control Connection

AV C ord

IRIS

SHUTTER

PUSH

ADJ./ VOL.

REC

[HDMI]

HDMI Cable (Optional)

[COMPONENT OUT]

INDEX

[A/V OUT]

REC

Component Cable

Component Video Input

*1 : When the component terminal is used, the video terminal of the AV cord

will not be used.

AV Input

HDMI

 Output is as follows when two or more terminals

are connected at the same time.

●

The [HDMI] terminal always outputs video and audio sound.

●

When both the [COMPONENT OUT] and [A/V OUT] terminals are connected, video is output from the [COMPONENT OUT] terminal, while audio sound is output from the [A/V OUT] terminal.

Applicable to: Camera mode

The functions of the camera recorder can be configured using a wired remote control.

Connect a wired remote control to the camera recorder.

Connect the wired remote control (sold separately) to the [REMOTE] terminal of this camera recorder.

REMOTE

[REMOTE] Terminal

Connect the wired remote control

Note :

●

Turn off the power of the camera recorder when connecting a wired remote control.

2 Turn on the power of the camera recorder.

Camera Features

Restoring the SDHC/SDXC Card

Applicable to: Camera mode

Restoring the SDHC/SDXC Card

It is necessary to restore the SDHC/SDXC card if an abnormality occurs to the data in the card due to some reasons.

A A! RESTOREB message appears at the remaining media display area when an SDHC/SDXC card that requires restoring is inserted.

Memo :

● The message ARestore MediaB appears on the LCD

monitor/viewfinder screen when an SDHC/SDXC card that requires restoring is inserted while the thumbnail screen is displayed. To cancel the message display, press the center of the set lever.

Select [Restore Media] in the [Media] menu. (APage 75)

2 Select the SDHC/SDXC card to be restored and press

the center of the set lever.

4 Restoring is complete.

When restoring is complete, ACompleteB appears and the

●

camera recorder returns to the [Restore Media] screen.

●

When no media that requires restoring is inserted, the camera recorder returns to the [Media] menu screen.

Note :

●

[Restore Media] can only be selected in Camera mode. However, it cannot be selected while the camera recorder is recording. Select [Restore Media] in Camera mode when the camera recorder is not recording.

●

[Restore Media] does not restore the SDHC/SDXC card to its original states completely. If restoring fails, replace or format the SDHC/SDXC card. Take note that formatting the SDHC/SDXC card erases all information inside.

Memo :

●

Restoring cannot be performed in the following cases.

• SDHC/SDXC card is not inserted.

• Write-protect switch of the SDHC/SDXC card is set (

is displayed).

• Restoring is not required.

3 Restoring starts.

Clips Recorded to SDHC/ SDXC Cards

Folders in the SDHC/SDXC Card

Images captured are recorded to [PRIVATE]B[JVC] folder inside the SDHC/SDXC card.

Images recorded are sorted into the respective folders according to the menu settings below.

System Definition

Setting

HD (MPEG2) MOV CQAV

HD (MPEG2) MP4 BPAV

SD (DV) MOV CQDV

SD (DV) AVI CADV

Memo :

● By formatting (initializing) the SDHC/SDXC card from the

[Format Media] menu on the camera recorder, folders required for recording in the current [System Definition] settings and [File Format] settings will be generated.

●

When the [System Definition] settings and [File Format] settings are changed, folders required for recording in those settings will be automatically generated.

Note :

● When a clip inside the folder is moved or deleted using the

Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac), recording to the SDHC/SDXC card may fail if formatting (initializing) of the card is not performed.

File Format Setting

Record Folder

Recorded Clips

Recorded materials may be split into several files by this camera recorder due to the file size. However, they can be played back continuously on the camera recorder. Clips may be recorded across the two SDHC/SDXC cards in card slots A and B depending on the recording time of the clip.

When copying clips to a HDD using a PC, it is recommended to use [JVC Clip Manager Software], which is found in the bundled CD-ROM, to maintain continuity.

Note :

● A clip recorded across several cards cannot be played

back continuously. Continuous playback is only possible when the recording is made on one card.

Clip (Recorded Data) and Clip Name

When recording is stopped, the images, audio and accompanying data which are recorded from start to stop are recorded as one “clip” on the SDHC/SDXC card. An 8-character clip name is automatically generated for the recorded clip. (Clip Name Prefix + Clip Number) Example:

ABCG0001

Clip Number

A number in automatic ascending order is assigned in the recording order. The clip number can be reset in the menu.

* [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Clip

Set]B[Reset Clip Number] (A Page 64)

Clip Name Prefix (any 4 alphanumeric characters)

This is set to AxxxGB (AxxxB denotes the last 3 digits of the serial number) by default.

Memo :

● Before recording starts, you can set any characters for the

clip name prefix by using [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Clip Set]B[Clip Name Prefix]. (A Page 64)

● Changes cannot be made after recording.

Others

Error Displays and Actions

Alarm displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens, as well as the tally lamps are output as follows according to the alarm status.

Memo :

● This camera recorder makes use of a microcomputer. Noise interference from external sources may prevent it from functioning

properly. When this occurs, turn off and on the power of the camera recorder again.

Error Display

Status Screen

INCORRECT MEDIA

[***]

INVALID MEDIA

[***]

FORMATTING

REQUIRED

[***]

RESTORE MEDIA

[***]

CHECK LENS

COVER

NO MEDIA ^ ●

^ No Media No SDHC/SDXC card is found in Media mode

^ No Clips No clips are found on the inserted SDHC/

NO CLIP ^ No viewable clips are found on the card for

REC INHIBITED ^ [REC] button is pressed when the write-protect

LOST MEDIA INFO

[*]

Menu Screen

Thumbnail Screen

Incorrect Media [***] SDHC/SDXC card is not supported (a type

other than Class 6/10). (***: A, B, A/B)

Invalid Media [***] ● An irrecoverable error is detected.

Formatting Required

[***]

Restore Media [***] ● SDHC/SDXC card requires restoring.

--- ● The lens cover may be closed. (Only

Lost Media Info [*] ● Card is removed while recording is in

● SDHC/SDXC card reading/writing error.

(Faulty SDHC/SDXC card)

(***: A, B, A/B)

SDHC/SDXC card is not formatted using this camera recorder. (***: A, B, A/B)

● Recording is not successfully completed.

(Temporary blackout/card removed)

(***: A, B, A/B)

checked during startup.)

[REC] button is pressed when an SDHC/ SDXC card is not inserted.

●

No SDHC/SDXC card is found in the slot to record to during the Backup Rec mode.

or when the thumbnail screen is displayed.

SDXC card in Media mode or when the thumbnail screen is displayed.

Clip Review.

switch of the SDHC/SDXC card is set.

progress.

● Card is removed while formatting is in

progress.

● Card is removed while restoring is in

progress.

● Card is removed while adding the OK

mark.

● Card is removed while writing a setup file.

● Card is removed while deleting a clip.

(*: A, B)

Status Action

Insert an SDHC/SDXC card that is compliant with Class 6/10. (A Page 7)

Replace the SDHC/SDXC card with a new one.

Format the card using this camera recorder. (A Page 21)

Restore the card using this camera recorder. (A Page 92)

Open the lens cover.

Insert an SDHC/SDXC card. ( A Page 20, 43 )

Insert an SDHC/SDXC card. (A Page 20)

Insert an SDHC/SDXC card that contains playable clips.

( A Page 20, 48 )

Insert an SDHC/SDXC card that contains clips that can be reviewed. ( A Page 20, 48 )

Turn off the write-protect switch of the SDHC/ SDXC card, or insert a recordable SDHC/ SDXC card. (A Page 21)

Restore the card using this camera recorder. (A Page 92)

Error Display

Status Screen

VIDEO FORMAT

INCORRECT

MEDIA FULL ^ ● [REC] button is pressed when the

Menu Screen

Thumbnail Screen

^ ● Video format of the file for Clip

Review is different from the [Frame & Bit Rate] setting of the camera recorder.

media in use has no remaining space.

● Remaining space ran out during

recording.

Status Action

Set [Camera Resolution] and [Frame & Bit Rate] correctly. (A Page 63)

Replace the SDHC/SDXC card with a new one.

Memo :

● This error may appear even when

there is still remaining space displayed on a PC, etc. (A Page 20)

READING MEDIA INFO ^ ● Recording operation was

performed while inserted card was being checked.

GETTING OVERHEATED PLEASE TURN P.OFF ● Battery temperature rose. ● Turn off the power and wait for some time

PLEASE TURN P.OFF

BATTERY COM. ERROR --- ● Communication error in battery

has occurred.

When a card is inserted, press the record button after the card slot status indicator lights up.

before using again.

● Replace the battery.

Tally Lamps

The tally lamps start blinking when the remaining space on the SDHC/SDXC card is running out during recording, or when the battery power is running low.

Blinking Mode Remaining Battery Power/SDHC/SDXC Card Space

Blinks slowly

(once every second)

Blinks quickly

(2 times a second)

● Battery power is low

● Remaining recording time on SDHC/SDXC card is less than 3 minutes

● SDHC/SDXC card is full

● Error on the camera recorder

Others

Troubleshooting

Before sending for repair, check the camera recorder’s problem according to the table below. If the problem persists, consult our authorized dealers or JVC service center.

Symptom Action

SDHC/SDXC card cannot be inserted. ●

Power does not turn on.

Unable to start recording.

Camera image is not output on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

Shooting stops by itself.

Images on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens appear dark or blurred.

The subject is too dark.

The color of the subject looks unnatural.

(Reddish, bluish, etc.)

Focus is not adjusted automatically.

White balance cannot be adjusted.

Screen appears dark or whitish.

Screen display is difficult to see.

The remaining battery power is not correctly displayed.

Screen display is uneven.

Check that the SDHC/SDXC card is facing the right direction.

●

Is the AC adapter properly connected?

●

Is the battery charged?

●

Is the power turned on immediately after it is turned off? Make sure to wait for an interval of at least 5 seconds before turning on the power again.

●

Is the write-protect switch of the SDHC/SDXC card turned on? Make sure that the writeprotect switch is turned off. (

●

Is the camera recorder set to the Camera mode? If the [CAM] indicating lamp does not light up in red, camera images are not output. Set the [CAM/MEDIA] selection switch to [CAM] to switch to the Camera mode. (

●

Is the viewfinder used with [VF Slide SW] in the [LCD/VF] menu set to AEnableB and without pulling out the viewfinder? Pull out the viewfinder if this setting is being used. (

Page 70)

●

When the [HDMI], [COMPONENT OUT] or [A/V OUT] terminal is connected, video images will not appear on the viewfinder. Remove the cable.

●

Shooting may stop halfway due to the nature of the SDHC/SDXC card.

h Check whether the card is a recommended SD card (Class 6 or higher). (A Page 7) h Erase the contents of the SDHC/SDXC card (Delete, Format). (A Page 21)

●

Readjust the brightness of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder. (APage 20)

●

Is [ND FILTER] set to AONB?

●

Is the iris closed?

●

Is the shutter speed setting too high?

●

Use the Lolux mode to shoot. (APage 30)

●

Set exposure to the [+] side. (APage 31)

●

Set to the manual shooting mode and increase the sensitivity using the [GAIN] switch. (

Page 25)

●

Set the [GAIN] switch to AAGCB. (APage 66)

●

Set to open up the aperture. (APage 36)

●

Depending on the lighting conditions or when there are numerous light sources in the background, set to the manual shooting mode and perform auto white balance adjustment. (

Page 33)

●

Adjust the red or blue using white paint adjustment. (APage 34)

●

Clean any dirt or water droplets from the lens.

●

If you are shooting at a dark place or shooting a subject that has no contrast between dark and light, adjust the focus manually.

●

Is Program AE set to [Twilight]? White balance cannot be adjusted when in the [Twilight] mode.

●

Adjust the angle and brightness of the screen. (APage 22)

●

When used in cold places, the screen may appear darker.

●

The screen may be reaching the end of its service life. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.

●

The screen may be difficult to see if used in bright areas, such as under direct sunlight.

●

Charge the battery fully, use it up, and then charge again. (APage 16)

●

If the camera recorder is used for long periods of time in high or low temperatures, or if the battery is repeatedly charged, the remaining battery level may not be displayed correctly.

●

If the screen or surrounding parts have been pressed, remove your hands and leave the camera for a short while. (Applying pressure causes image unevenness.)

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JVC GY-HM150E, GYHM150U User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Precautions for Proper Use

Accessories

Attaching the Audio Unit

Names of Parts

Names of Remote Control Parts and Functions

Preparations

Settings and Adjustments Before Use

Adjusting the Grip Belt

Attaching an External Microphone

Setting up the Remote Control

Attaching the Tripod

Removing the Hood

Batteries

Lens Cover

Setting the Clock (Initial Setting)

Tally Settings

Assigning Functions to the [USER] Buttons

SDHC/SDXC Cards

Inserting an SDHC/SDXC Card

Estimated Recordable Time of SDHC/SDXC Cards

Write-Protect Switch on the SDHC/SDXC Card

Formatting (Initializing) SDHC/SDXC Cards

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

Viewing the Viewfinder/LCD Screen

Displays on the viewfinder/LCD screen

Status Screen

Auto White Display (Camera Mode Only)

Menu Setting Screen

Alarm Display

Zebra Pattern Display

Shooting

Selecting a Shooting Mode

Selecting the Full Auto/Manual Shooting Mode

Selecting a Focusing Mode

Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Format

Selecting the Aspect Ratio of SD Videos

Shooting

Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)

Zoom Operation

Using the Focus Assist Function

Shooting Different Scenes and Conditions (Program AE)

Enabling Lolux Mode

Using the Built-in ND Filter

Adjusting the Exposure Manually

Using the Tele Macro Feature

Displaying the Zebra Pattern

Displaying the Zebra Pattern

Specifying the Luminance Level Range for Displaying Zebra Pattern

Adjusting Automatic White Balance

Adjusting the White Balance

Using the Full Auto White Balance (FAW) Function

Adjusting White Paint

Adjusting Manual Gain

Adjusting the Shutter Speed

Adjusting the Aperture

Setting the Photometry Area

Displaying the Color Bars

Adjusting the Camera Image

Using the Image Stabilizer

Audio Recording

Setting the Reference Audio Recording Level

Using the Built-in Microphone

Using an External Microphone Connected to the [INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminal

Reducing Wind Noise

Displaying the Time Code/User’s Bit

Recording the Time Code

Presetting the Time Code/User’s Bit

Presetting the user’s bit

Dual Rec

Backup Rec

Special Recording

Pre Rec

Clip Continuous Rec

Frame Rec

Interval Rec