JVC GY HM600E, HM600U Instruction Manual

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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-HM600U) have been evaluated by UL.

Please read the following before getting started:

For Customer Use:

Model No. GY-HM600U Serial No.

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

HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER

GY-HM600U/GY-HM600E

INSTRUCTIONS

The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice. Please check the latest version of the INSTRUCTIONS from the following Mobile User Guide, or download the PDF from the URL below.

Mobile User Guide

When you are outside, you can refer to the instructions from your Android phone or iPhone.

http://manual3.jvckenwood.com/pro/mobile/global/

You can view the Mobile User Guide using the browser on your Android phone or iPhone.

Ver. 4.00

LST1424-001C

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Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

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

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances.

Heed all warnings.

FOR USA

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 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 avoid 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 apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

INFORMATION (FOR CANADA) RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)

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

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

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

FOR USA AND CANADA

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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POUR CANADA

RISQUE

D’ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION:

The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

 Remove the mains plug immediately if

the camera functions abnormally.

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 sunlight, fire or the like.

ATTENTION:

POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER. AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST A REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR. SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME.

ATTENTION

Le symbole de l’éclair à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la présence d’une “tension dangereuse” non isolée dans le boîtier du produit. Cette tension est suffisante pour provoquer l’électrocution de personnes.

Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la présence d’opérations d’entretien importantes au sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent dans le manuel d’instructions.

Ces symboles ne sont utilisés qu’aux Etats-Unis.

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

AVERTISSEMENT : POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A LA PLUIE NI A L’HUMIDITE.

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

bottom of the unit.

 The rating information and safety

caution of the AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.

REMARQUES :

 La plaque d’identification et

l’avertissement de sécurité se trouvent sous l’appareil et/ou au dos.

 La plaque du numéro de série est

située sur la partie inférieure de l’appareil.

 Les informations d’identification et

l’avertissement de sécurité de l’adaptateur secteur sont situés sur ses côtés supérieur et inférieur.

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 (212°F) 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.

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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, such as lighted candles, 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 and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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

CAUTION!

The following notes concern possible physical damage to this unit and to the user. Carrying or holding this unit 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 unit.

CAUTION!

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

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 adapter, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

 Remove the AC adapter from the AC

wall outlet when not in use.

 Do not leave dust or metal objects

adhered to the AC wall outlet or AC adapter (power/DC plug).

Plug Adapter

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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:

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 user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

 When you are not using the AC

adapter for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

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

FOR EUROPE

This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection requirements of the corresponding European Directives. This equipment is designed for professional video appliances and can be used in the following environments:

 Controlled EMC environment (for

example, purpose-built broadcasting or recording studio), and rural outdoors

environments. In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for electromagnetic compatibility we recommend to use cables not exceeding the following lengths:

The inrush current of this apparatus is

4.9 A.

Exclusive Cable

Coaxial Cable

Shielded Cable

DC INPUT 1.8 m

1.5 m

3 m

5 m

1 m

10 m

USB Mini

AV OUT

HDMI

REMOTE

HD/SD SDI

AUX

HEADPHONE

AUDIO INPUT 1/2

Port Cable Length

CAUTION:

Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer, motor, etc., the picture and the sound may be disturbed. In such case, please keep the apparatus away from the sources of the disturbance.

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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

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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 in to an AC outlet.

FOR EUROPEAN

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries

[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 your 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 products, please contact your local municipal office, 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.

Products

Battery

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

Notice:

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Battery Pack

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions:

 To avoid hazards

... do not burn.

When transporting, carry the battery in a plastic bag.

... do not modify or disassemble. ... do not expose the battery to

temperatures exceeding 60°C (140°F), as this may cause the battery to overheat, explode or catch fire.

... use only specified chargers.

 To prevent damage and prolong

service life

... do not subject to unnecessary shock. ... charge within the temperature range

of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Cooler temperatures require longer charging time, or in some cases stop charging at all. Warmer temperatures prevent complete charging, or in some cases stop charging at all.

... store in a cool, dry place. Extended

exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life.

... keep a 30% battery level if the

battery pack is not to be used for a long period of time. In addition, fully charge and then fully discharge the battery pack every 6 months, then continue to store it at a 30% battery level .

... remove from charger or powered unit

when not in use, as some machines use current even when switched off.

... do not drop or subject to strong

impact.

... do not short-circuit the

terminals. Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.

Terminals

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Introduction

Safety Precautions ............................................ 4

Contents .......................................................... 10

Introduction

Main Features ................................................. 12

Precautions for Proper Use ............................. 14

Operation Modes ............................................. 18

Names of Parts ................................................ 20

Side Control Panel ....................................... 22

SD Slot ......................................................... 23

Rear Terminal .............................................. 23

LCD Monitor ................................................ 24

Lens Section ................................................ 25

Basic System Diagram .................................... 26

Preparations

Settings and Adjustments Before Use ............. 27

Adjusting the Grip Belt ................................. 27

Attaching an External Microphone ............... 27

Attaching the Tripod ..................................... 27

Attaching the Large Eyecup ......................... 27

Opening/Closing the Lens Cover ................. 28

Attaching/Detaching the Hood ..................... 28

Power Supply .................................................. 28

Using a Battery Pack .................................... 28

Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ................... 30

Power Status Display ...................................... 30

Turning On/Off the Power ................................ 31

Initial Settings .................................................. 32

Displays on the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder .. 34

Display Screen ............................................. 34

Status Screen .............................................. 35

USB Mode Screen ....................................... 35

Warning Display ........................................... 35

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder ...... 36

Adjusting the LCD Monitor ........................... 36

Adjusting the Viewfinder .............................. 37

Assigning Functions to User Buttons ............... 38

Tally Lamp ....................................................... 38

SD Card ........................................................... 39

Usable Cards ............................................... 39

Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards ................ 41

Restoring the SD Card ................................. 42

Clips Recorded to SD Cards ........................ 43

Shooting

Basic Shooting Procedures ............................. 44

Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video

Format ............................................................. 45

Zoom Operation .............................................. 46

Focus Operation .............................................. 47

Adjusting the Focusing by Face Detection ...... 49

Adjusting the Brightness .................................. 50

Adjusting the Iris .............................................. 51

Setting the Gain ............................................... 52

Setting the Electronic Shutter .......................... 53

Setting the ND Filter ........................................ 55

Adjusting the White Balance ............................ 55

Adjusting the Camera Image ........................... 59

Using the Image Stabilizer ............................... 59

Audio Recording .............................................. 60

Monitoring Audio Sound During Recording Using a

Headphone ...................................................... 62

Time Code and User’s Bit ................................ 62

Setting Time Code Generator .......................... 63

Synchronizing Time Code on Another Camera

......................................................................... 66

Setting Zebra Pattern ...................................... 67

Setting Spot Meter ........................................... 68

Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip

Review) ........................................................... 70

Splitting the Clips Freely (Clip Cutter Trig) ....... 71

Dual Rec .......................................................... 71

Backup Rec ..................................................... 73

Special Recording ........................................... 75

Pre Rec ........................................................ 75

Clip Continuous Rec .................................... 76

Frame Rec ................................................... 77

Interval Rec .................................................. 78

Variable Frame Rec ..................................... 80

Playback

Playing Recorded Clips ................................... 81

Thumbnail Screen ........................................ 81

Actions ......................................................... 83

Playing back ................................................ 84

Deleting Clips .................................................. 85

Appending/Deleting OK Mark .......................... 86

Selecting and Performing Operations on Multiple

Clips ................................................................ 87

Selecting Multiple Clips Randomly ............... 87

Selecting Multiple Clips Consecutively ........ 88

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Basic Operations in Menu Screen ................... 89

Display and Description of the Menu Screen

..................................................................... 90

Text Input with Software Keyboard .............. 91

Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart ..................... 92

Camera Function Menu ................................... 93

User Switch Set Item .................................... 95

Camera Process Menu .................................... 96

Detail/Adjust Item ......................................... 99

White Balance Item .................................... 100

TC/UB Menu ................................................. 100

LCD/VF Menu ................................................ 101

Shooting Assist Item .................................. 102

Marker Settings Item .................................. 103

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Display Settings Item ................................. 103

A/V Set Menu ................................................ 105

Video Set Item ........................................... 105

Audio Set Item ........................................... 106

System Menu ................................................ 108

Record Set Item ......................................... 109

Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items

(Favorites Menu) ........................................... 112

Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu ...... 112

Editing Favorites Menu .............................. 113

Display/Status Screen

Display Screen in Camera Mode ................... 116

Display Screen in Media Mode ...................... 121

Status Screen ................................................ 123

Camera Features

Marker and Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode

Only) .............................................................. 124

Smoothening the Skin Color (Skin Detail

Function) ....................................................... 124

Color Bar Output ........................................... 124

Adjusting Color Matrix ................................... 125

Configuring Setup Files ................................. 126

Saving Setup Files ..................................... 126

Loading a Setup File .................................. 127

Deleting Setup Files ................................... 128

Connecting External Devices

Managing/Editing Clips on a PC .................... 129

Connecting External Monitor ......................... 130

Connecting the Headphone ........................... 131

Connecting Wired Remote Control ................ 132

Others

Error Messages and Actions ......................... 133

Tally Lamp ................................................. 135

Warning Tone ............................................ 135

Troubleshooting ............................................ 136

Specifications ................................................ 138

Index ............................................................. 141

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Main Features

F11 Sensitivity, 1/3-inch Full HD 3CMOS Sensors

This camera recorder is equipped with three 1/3-

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inch 2.07M pixels full HD CMOS sensors. It delivers high image quality, high color resolution through processing of individual R, G, B color signals. 12-bit signal processing and the new 2D DNR removes dark current and optical shot noise without losing S/N and high resolution, thereby achieving high F11 sensitivity.

New Fujinon 23x Zoom Lens

It ensures high magnification of 29 mm at wide ends, and provides high sensitivity across all regions with F1.6-3.0. The zoom ring with zoom ring pin enables zooming from the wide end to the tele end in 90 degrees. Focus and iris control are also possible using separate rings.

QuickTime (MPEG-2 HD/H.264 SD)/MP4 (MPEG-2 HD)/AVCHD File Format

By inheriting the concept in ProHD memory camera recorder, this camera recorder can support various file formats, such as AVCHD and QuickTime (H.264 SD) files, as well as QuickTime (MPEG-2 HD) files that can be directly edited on Apple Final Cut Pro and MP4 files that are most suitable for XDCAM EX Nonlinear Editing Workflow.

Two SDHC/SDXC Card Slots for Dual, Backup and Series Recording

The most common SDHC/SDXC card recording system is used as the memory card. This ensures reliability and operation at low running cost. Various user friendly recording systems are also available. These include dual recording of the same file to two cards, and using REC/STBY to break up video clips in one card while performing backup recording to the other card.

Small, Lightweight, Stylish, and Ergonomic Design

The camera recorder is only 2.4 kg in operation mode. It is light and easy to use. Its ergonomic design takes into consideration portability and operability and is easy on the hand during shooting.

JVC’s Proprietary FALCONBRID HighQuality Imaging Engine

The FALCONBRID high-quality imaging engine omits unnecessary processing through incorporating camera processing and image compression on a single chip. Images from imaging devices are compressed and processed without any loss thereby achieving high-quality images.

MPEG2 and H.264 Codec

FALCONBRID allows users to select MPEG-2 and AVCHD, the most commonly used codec for professional video, as the recording format.

Variable Frame Rec

Enables beautiful slow motion and quick motion image recording such as overcrank and undercrank.

SDI/HDMI Simultaneous Output

Equipped with both [HD/SD SDI] and [HDMI] terminals as digital output.

Non-compressed full HD video signals and audio signals can be output to the [HD/SD SDI] and

[HDMI] terminals at the same time.

Auto Focus/Optical Image Stabilizer

The camera recorder is equipped with a face detection auto focus function that covers the entire screen. It can switch to manual focus as well. A built-in optical image stabilizer feature is also available.

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Professional Switch Layout and Various Video Parameter Settings

Switches for Gain and White Balance are available on the side panel to enable quick switchings according to the shooting scene. Image parameters such as gamma and color matrixes are also available in the menu for adjusting preferred tones.

4-position ND Filter

This camera recorder incorporates three types of ND filters. Adjust the amount of light according to the brightness during shooting by switching the 4position ND filter (OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64).

0.45-inch 1.22M Pixel Color Viewfinder,

3.5-inch 920K Pixel LCD Display (Equipped with Focus Assist Function)

Built-in Stereo Microphone, 2-channel XLR Audio Input (Microphone/Line Switch, Phantom Power Supply) and Mini Jack Input Terminal for Wireless Microphone Receiver

Pre Rec Function (Up to 15 Seconds) and Interval Rec Function

Supports Wired Remote Control

Application Software Provided

The [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] application software is provided for you to copy recorded clips

to Windows or Macintosh computers and for checking the video images. (For MP4 file format)

The disc 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.

How to use this manual

Symbols used

Caution : Describes precautions concerning the

Memo : Describes reference information, such

Content of this manual

operation of this product.

as functions and usage restrictions of this product.

: Indicates the reference page numbers

and reference items.

Illustrated designs, specifications and other contents of this manual are subject to change for improvement without prior notice. AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. SDXC and SDHC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) and 1 are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

QuickTime, Final Cut Pro and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark and/or registered trademark of Google Inc. QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Incorporated. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and/ or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Marks such as ™ and ® have been omitted in this manual.

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Precautions for Proper Use

Transportation

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

Storage and Usage Locations

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o Allowable ambient temperature and humidity Be sure to use this unit within the allowable temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104°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 CMOS elements as small white spots may be generated. Please exercise care during use. o 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. o 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. o 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 o Do not place this unit at places that are subject to radiation or X-rays, or where corrosive gases occur. o Protect this unit from being splashed with water. (Especially when shooting in the rain) o 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. o Protect this unit against penetration of dust when using it in a place subject to sandy dust.

Power Saving

When this unit is not in use, be sure to set the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch to “OFF(CHG)” in

order to reduce power consumption.

Maintenance

o Turn off the power before performing any maintenance. o 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

o 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.

o The battery is not charged when purchased. o When using the battery in a low temperature

environment (10°C/50 °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. o Do not expose the battery to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or fire. o 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.)

Charge the battery once every half a year, and

store it again after using up the charge. o Store the removed battery in a dry place between 15 °C and 25 °C (59 °F and 77 °F).

o 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.

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Regular Inspection (Maintenance)

Groove

Under normal environment, dust will accumulate on the camera recorder when it is used over a long period. Dust may enter the camera recorder especially if it is used outdoors. This may affect the image and sound quality of the camera recorder. Check and replace the fan after every 9000 hours (suggested guideline). You can check the usage time of the fan in [System] B [System Information] B [Fan Hour].

(A P109 [ Fan Hour ] )

If the fan is used for more than 9000 hours without replacement, “FAN MAINTENANCE REQUIRED”

will be displayed every time you turn on the power.

SDHC/SDXC Cards

o SDHC/SDXC card is referred to as “SD card” in this manual. o This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) in the card slot. o Use an SD card (4 GB to 128 GB) with Class 6 or higher performance, formatted using this camera recorder. o Depending on the recording format, SD card with Class 4 or higher performance can also be used.

(A P45 [Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Format] )

* Using cards other than those from Panasonic,

TOSHIBA or SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.

o If the SD 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.

Handling of SD Cards

o The status indicator lights up in red when data on the SD card is being accessed. Do not remove the SD 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. o Do not use or store the SD card in a place that is subject to static electricity or electrical noise. o Do not place the SD card near locations that are exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio waves. o Inserting the SD card incorrectly may result in damage of this unit or the SD card.

o We are not liable for any accidental loss of data stored on the SD card. Please back up any important data. o Make use of the SD 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. o Do not bend or drop the SD card, or subject it to strong impact or vibration.

o Do not splash the SD card with water. o Do not dismantle or modify the SD card. o Do not touch the terminals with your hands or

with a metal object. o Do not allow dust, dirt, water, or foreign objects to adhere to the terminals. o Do not remove the labels or stick other labels or stickers on the SD cards. o Do not use pencils or ballpoint pens to write on the SD cards. Always use oil-based pens. o If you format (initialize) the SD card, all data recorded on the card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted. o You are recommended to use cards that are formatted (initialized) on this camera recorder.

The SD card may be damaged if the camera

recorder is not operated correctly. Formatting

(Initializing) the SD card may allow it to operate

correctly.

SD cards that have been formatted (initialized)

on other cameras, computers or peripheral

equipment may not operate correctly. In this

case, format (initialize) the SD card on this

camera recorder. o 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 SD 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 SD card. o Some commercially available SD 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 several

times.

Do not stick any stickers on the cards.

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o The SD card may pop out when it is being

removed. Be careful not to lose the card.

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Others

o Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the card slot. o Do not block the vent on the unit. Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and may lead to burns and fires.

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o Do not turn off the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch or remove the power cable during recording

or playback. o 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. o When the video signal output terminals are not in use, put on the covers to prevent damage to the terminals. o Do not drop this unit or subject it to strong impact or vibration as it is a precision equipment. o 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. o Noise may appear in the image when switching modes. o If placed on its side, heat release efficiency will deteriorate. o Use the supplied AC adapter as the power supply. Do not use the supplied AC adapter on other devices. o 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

o The LCD monitor and viewfinder screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. Black spots may appear on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen, or red, blue, and/or white spots may not disappear. However, this is not a malfunction and these spots are not recorded on the SD card. o 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 SD card. They will not appear after you turn the power off and then on again. o 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 SD card. o Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the screens. o Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching between the live video and playback images. o Due to the characteristic of the viewfinder display device, colors may appear on the images when you blink your eyes. It does not affect the recorded images, SDI output, or HDMI output.

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.

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License Notices

o MPEGLA AVC THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE

HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

o MPEGLA MPEG-2 Patent ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER OTHER THAN PERSONAL USE THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, LLC, 6312 S. Fiddlers Green circle, Suite 400E, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 U.S.A.

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Operation Modes

AE LEVEL

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

MODE

Media Mode

Thumbnail

Display

(Playback/Pause/ Frame-by-Frame/

Fast Forward/Rewind/

Clip Jump)

Playback

USB Connection (When the confirmation to change to USB mode appears and [Change] is selected)

(USB Mass Storage Class)

USB Mode

Stop Button

Stop

Button

Playback Button

Playback

Button

Connection disabled on PC

Press and hold [MODE] button

[MODE] Button

Camera

Mode

This camera recorder has three operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, and USB mode.

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Operation Mode Description

Camera Mode

This is the camera shooting mode. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode when the power is turned on.

Camera images are output on the viewfinder and LCD monitor. When a recordable SD card is inserted, the camera recorder enters the recording standby mode. “STBY” appears on the operation mode display area of the

LCD monitor and viewfinder.

Press the [REC] trigger button to start recording.

Memo :

Playback of SD card is not possible in Camera mode. However, you can check the most recently recorded video clip.

(A P70 [Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)] )

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Media Mode

USB Mode

This mode allows you to play back or delete clips recorded on the SD card.

When a playable SD card is inserted, the thumbnail or playback screen is displayed on the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

Press the [MODE] selection button to enter Media mode when you are not shooting in Camera mode. Once the camera recorder is in Media mode,

thumbnails of the selected media slot are displayed.

This mode allows you to connect to a PC and transfer the files on an SD card to the PC.

When the camera recorder is connected to a USB cable, the message “Change to USB Mode?” appears.

Select [Change] and press the Set button to switch to USB mode.

(A P129 [Managing/Editing Clips on a PC] )

In USB mode, the camera recorder is recognized by the connected PC as a peripheral drive. (USB mass storage class only) Disable the connection on the PC and remove the USB cable from the camera recorder to switch to Camera mode.

(A P129 [Managing/Editing Clips on a PC] )

Memo :

When a USB cable is connected during recording, the message appears after recording stops.

If playback is in progress, the message appears once the files are closed automatically, such as when playback stops.

Files on the PC cannot be written to the SD card.

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Names of Parts

SERVO MANUAL

ZOOM

REC

FIX VAR OFF

MENU/THUMB

AE LEVEL

FOCUS

ND FILTER

1/64

1/1

1/4

OFF

KER/6

ZEBRA/5

AE LOCK/4

SHUTTER

HT BAL

CANCEL P

GAIN

FULL AUTO

PUSH AUTO

PRESET

B L M H

MANU

∞

MODE

(CHG)

SLO

A/B

TIME CODE

AUTO

Bottom

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Built-in Microphone

(A P60 [Audio Recording] )

Tally Lamp

(A P38 [Tally Lamp] ) (A P135 [Tally Lamp] )

Microphone Holder

(A P27 [Attaching an External Microphone] )

Microphone Holder Lock Knob

(A P27 [Attaching an External Microphone] )

Shoe

For mounting separately sold lights and accessories.

[FIX/VAR/OFF] Zoom Speed Switch

(A P46 [Zoom Operation] ) For switching the zoom speed of the zoom lever

at the handle.

Accessory Mounting Screw Hole

Tripod Mounting Hole

(A P27 [Attaching the Tripod] )

[REC] Record Trigger Button

Starts/stops recording.

Memo :

This button is interlocked with the [REC] button R on the grip and the [REC/HOLD] button Z at the top of the handle.

[ZOOM SERVO/MANUAL] Zoom Operation Servo/Manual Switch

Set to “SERVO” when using the zoom lever at the grip j or the zoom lever at the handle a. (A P46 [Zoom Operation] )

Monitor Speaker

(A P84 [Audio Output during Playback] )

Viewfinder

(A P36 [Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder] )

Visibility Adjustment Lever

(A P36 [Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder] )

Eyecup

Prevents external light from entering the viewfinder screen and cameraman’s vision. (A P27 [Attaching the Large Eyecup] )

Battery

(A P28 [Using a Battery Pack] )

[x] Headphone Jack (Φ3.5 mm)

(A P62 [Monitoring Audio Sound During Recording Using a Headphone] )

[AUX] AUX Input Terminal (Φ3.5 mm)

For connecting to receiver such as wireless microphone.

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INPUT2

INPUT1

DEVICE

BATT

.RELEA

HDMI

REMOTE

HD/SD

SDI

REC

HOLD

OUT

M N

S T

[REC] Record Trigger Button

Starts/stops recording.

Memo :

This button is interlocked with the [REC] button I at the bottom of the lens and the [REC/ HOLD] button Z at the top of the handle.

[C.REVIEW/7] Clip Review/User 7 Button

For checking the most recently captured images. (A P70 [Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)] ) You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu setting to this button. (A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

Zoom Lever at the Grip

To operate zoom servo with the zoom lever at the grip, set the [ZOOM SERVO/MANUAL]

switch 0 to “SERVO”. (A P46 [Using the Zoom Lever at the Grip] )

[TC] TC Input/Output Terminal

(A P62 [Time Code and User’s Bit] )

[IN/OUT] TC IN/OUT Selection Switch

(A P66 [Synchronizing Time Code on Another Camera] )

Hood Release Button

(A P28 [Attaching/Detaching the Hood] )

External Microphone Cable Clamp

(A P27 [Attaching an External Microphone] )

[INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Terminal 1, 2 (XLR 3-pin x 2)

(A P27 [Attaching an External Microphone] )

[REC/HOLD] Record Trigger Button/Lock Switch

Starts/stops recording. Set the switch to [HOLD] to lock the [REC]

Trigger button.

Memo :

This button is interlocked with the [REC] button R on the grip and the [REC] button I at the bottom of the lens.

The [REC] button R on the grip and the [REC] button I at the bottom of the lens will not be locked.

Zoom lever at the Handle

(A P46 [Using the Zoom Lever at the Handle] )

Shoulder Belt Mount (x2)

For mounting a shoulder belt (sold separately).

Caution :

Be sure to use a shoulder belt with the strength to withstand the weight of this camera recorder.

If the shoulder belt is not properly attached, the camera recorder may fall and cause injuries.

Check the instruction manual provided with the shoulder belt before using.

[POWER/CHG] Power/Charging Display Lamp

(A P28 [Using a Battery Pack] )

[BATT. RELEASE] Battery Lock Release Button

(A P29 [Removing the Battery] )

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ND FILTER

FOCUS

AE LEVEL

MANU

PUSH AUTO

MENU/THUMB

FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2 LOLUX / 3

1/64

1/16

1/4

OFF

PRESET

IRIS

GAIN

CANCEL

B A

WHT BAL SHUTTER

FULL AUTO

MODE

POWER

OFF

(CHG)

OFF

AE LOCK/4 ZEBRA/5 MARKER/6

PUSH AUTO

TIME CODE

AUTO

S R Q

MLKJ

F G

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Side Control Panel

[FOCUS AUTO/MANU/∞] Focus Switch

(A P47 [Focus Operation] )

[ND FILTER] ND Filter Switch

(A P55 [Setting the ND Filter] )

[PUSH AUTO] Focus Push Auto Button

(A P48 [One Push Auto Focus] )

[IRIS] Iris Auto/Manual Selection Button

(A P51 [Adjusting the Iris] )

[PUSH AUTO] Iris Push Auto Button

(A P51 [Adjusting the Iris] )

[GAIN] Gain Auto/Manual Selection Button / [L/ M /H] Sensitivity Selection Switch

(A P52 [Setting the Gain] )

[WHT BAL] White Balance Auto/Manual Selection Button / [B/A/PRESET] Selection Switch

(A P55 [Adjusting the White Balance] )

[SHUTTER] Shutter Speed Auto/Manual Selection Button

(A P53 [Setting the Electronic Shutter] )

[y] One Push Auto White Balance Button

[FULL AUTO ON/OFF] Full Auto Switch

(A P50 [Adjusting the Brightness Automatically] ) (A P58 [Automatic White Balance Mode (FAW: Fulltime Auto White balance)] )

[AE LOCK/4] AE Lock/User 4 Button

When Gain, Iris, and Shutter are set to “AUTO”, their respective values and the value of white

balance are locked when the [AE LOCK/4] button is pressed.

You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu setting to this button. (A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

[ZEBRA/5] Zebra/User 5 Button

(A P67 [Setting Zebra Pattern] ) You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu setting to this button. (A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

[MARKER/6] Marker/User 6 Button

This button toggles ON/OFF the marker, safety zone, and center mark displays. You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu setting to this button. (A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

[MODE] Camera/Media Mode Selection Button

(A P18 [Operation Modes] )

[POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] Lock Power ON/OFF Switch

Turns ON/OFF the power.

Hold down the lock button (blue) in the center to toggle ON/OFF.

When the power is turning OFF, “P.OFF” appears on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

Wait for 5 seconds or more to turn on the power again.

Cross-Shaped Button (JKHI)/Set Button (R)

The function changes according to the operation status of the camera recorder. o During menu operation (all modes) (A P89 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen] )

Center Set button (R) : Confirms menu items

and setting values Cross-shaped button (JK)

: Selects menu items

and setting values

o During Camera mode Shutter operation:

Center Set button (R) : Shutter ON/OFF Cross-shaped button (JK)

: Switches shutter

speed when shutter

is ON AE level operation : Cross-shaped button

(HI)

Memo :

When [Camera Function] B [AE LEVEL SW] is set to “AE LEVEL/VFR”, the cross-shaped button (HI) is used to set the number of frames during Variable Frame Rec.

(A P80 [Variable Frame Rec] ) (A P94 [ AE LEVEL SW ] )

[LOLUX/3] Low-light Shooting/User 3 Button

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 P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

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DEVICE

HDMI

REMOTE

HD/SD

SDI

POWER /CHG

BATT.RELEASE

OPEN

DEVICE

REMOTE

C D

[OIS/2] Optical Image Stabilizer/User 2 Button

For switching the image stabilizer feature 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 P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

[FOCUS ASSIST/1] Focus Assist/User 1 Button

For switching the focus assist function ON or OFF. (A P48 [Focus Assist Function] ) You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu setting to this button. (A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

[MENU/THUMB] Menu/Thumbnail Button

Displays the menu screen during Camera mode.

(A P89 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen] )

Displays the menu screen when the button is pressed during thumbnail display in the Media mode.

Stops playback and displays the thumbnail screen when the button is pressed during playback screen display in the Media mode.

[CANCEL] Cancel Button

Cancels various settings and stops playback.

SD Slot

(A P39 [SD Card] )

Rear Terminal

[DEVICE] USB Mini Terminal

(A P129 [Managing/Editing Clips on a PC] )

[AV] AV Output Terminal

(A P130 [Connecting External Monitor] )

[HD/SD SDI] SDI Output Terminal (BNC)

(A P130 [Connecting External Monitor] )

[HDMI] HDMI Output Terminal

(A P130 [Connecting External Monitor] )

[REMOTE] Remote Terminal

(A P132 [Connecting Wired Remote Control] )

[DC] DC Input Terminal

Input terminal for DC 12 V power supply. For connnecting with the supplied AC adapter. (A P30 [Using AC Power (DC IN Power)] )

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SD Card Cover

[SLOT A/B] Card Slot Selection Button

For switching the active card slot during shooting and playback.

Card Slot B Status Indicator

Card Slot A Status Indicator

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LCD Monitor

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

CH1

INT INPUT1 INPUT2

AUTO MANUAL

CH2

INPUT2

MONITOR

DISPLAY STATUS

INPUT1

PEAKINGLCD BRIGHT

CH2CH1

LINE MIC MIC +48V

CH1

BOTH

CH2

H I

JKLNM

Introduction

LCD Monitor

(A P36 [Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder] )

[MENU/THUMB] Menu/Thumbnail Button

Displays the menu screen during Camera mode.

(A P89 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen] )

Displays the menu screen when the button is pressed during thumbnail display in the Media mode.

Stops playback and displays the thumbnail screen when the button is pressed during playback screen display in the Media mode.

LCD Cross-Shaped Button (JKHI)/Set Button (R)

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

During menu operation (all modes)

(A P89 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen] )

Center Set button (R) : Confirms menu

items and setting

values Cross-shaped button (JK)

: Selects menu

items and setting

values

During Camera mode You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu setting to this button. (A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

[CANCEL] Cancel Button

Cancels various settings and stops playback.

[CH1/CH2] CH1/CH2 Recording Level Adjustment Knob

(A P60 [Audio Recording] )

[LCD BRIGHT +/-] LCD Display Brightness Adjustment Button

(A P36 [Adjusting the Brightness] )

[PEAKING +/-] LCD/VF Contour Adjustment Button

(A P37 [Adjusting the Contour (LCD)] ) (A P37 [Adjusting the Contour (Viewfinder)] )

[DISPLAY] Display Button

Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the display screen during normal screen display

(when the menu screen is not displayed).

(A P34 [Display Screen] )

Switches between [Main Menu] and [Favorites Menu] when the [DISPLAY] button is pressed while the menu screen is

displayed.

(A P89 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen] )

[STATUS] Status Screen Display Button

Press the [STATUS] button to display the status screen on the viewfinder and LCD monitor

during normal screen display (when the menu screen is not displayed). (A P35 [Status Screen] )

[MONITOR]/[+/-] Audio Monitor Selection Switch/Volume Adjustment Button

Switches the audio monitor and adjusts the monitor speaker/headphone. (A P62 [Monitoring Audio Sound During Recording Using a Headphone] )

[INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Signal Selection Switch

(A P60 [Audio Recording] )

[CH2] CH2 Audio Input Signal Selection Switch

Select the audio input terminal to record to CH2. (A P60 [Audio Recording] )

[CH1] CH1 Audio Input Signal Selection Switch

(A P60 [Audio Recording] )

[CH1/CH2 AUTO/MANUAL] CH1/CH2 Audio Recording Mode Switch

(A P61 [Adjusting Audio Recording Level] )

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Lens Section

Filter Built-In Screw

Transparent or UV filter for lens protection,

or filters for various effects can be installed.

Installable filter types: Φ72mmP0.75

Memo :

Remove the lens hood when installing the filter.

(A P28 [Attaching/Detaching the Hood] )

Lens Cover Open/Close Switch

(A P28 [Opening/Closing the Lens Cover] )

Focus Ring

(A P47 [Focus Operation] )

Zoom Ring

(A P46 [Zoom Operation] ) To operate zoom with this ring, set the [ZOOM SERVO/MANUAL] switch to “MANUAL”.

Iris Ring

(A P51 [Adjusting the Iris] ) To operate auto iris, press the [IRIS] button on the side control panel. (a mark appears on the screen)

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Basic System Diagram

Wireless Microphone Receiver

RCA pin

AV C abl e

HDMI Cable

[AUX]

[TC]

Carrying Case

Tripod

SDHC/SDXC

Memory Card

SDHC/SDXC

Card Reader

USB Cable

Battery

AC Adapter

Remote Control Unit

Non-linear Editing

System

GY-HM600

Microphone

Monitor

SDI Cable BNC

Earphone

Shoulder Belt

GY-HM600

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Settings and Adjustments

INPUT2

INPUT1

B A T

T . R

E L E

A S

P O

E R

R EM

O TE

HD/SD

SDI

REC

1, 3

o Bottom

Large Eyecup (supplied)

Eyecup

Before Use

Adjusting the Grip Belt

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

Caution :

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

Attaching an External Microphone

You can attach a separately sold microphone to the microphone holder.

Turn the knob on the microphone holder anticlockwise to loosen and open the microphone holder.

Place the microphone in the microphone holder.

Turn the knob on the microphone holder clockwise to secure the microphone.

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Connect the microphone cable to the [INPUT1] or [INPUT2] terminal.

Pin the microphone cable to the clamp. Perform the settings for the microphone

correctly.

(A P60 [Audio Recording] )

Attaching the Tripod

Use the screw hole at the bottom of this camera recorder. (3/8×16UNC, 1/4×20UNC) Use the screw hole that suits 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.

Caution :

Use the tripod on a stable surface.

To prevent the camera recorder from falling, attach securely using the rotation prevention hole.

Use screws with screw length 5 mm and below.

Attaching the Large Eyecup

Attach the large eyecup (supplied) to prevent external light from entering the viewfinder screen and cameraman’s vision.

Align and attach to the groove of the eyecup mounted on the camera recorder.

The large eyecup can be attached in any direction.

Memo :

Do not remove the eyecup that is premounted on the camera recorder.

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Opening/Closing the Lens Cover

POWER

/CHG

MODE

POWER

OFF

(CHG)

Use the lens cover open/close 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.

Preparations

Caution :

Do not press against the lens cover with force. Doing so may damage the lens or the cover.

Attaching/Detaching the Hood

Attaching the Hood

Align the markings on the camera recorder and hood; turn the hood in the direction of the arrow until it is locked.

Detaching the Hood

Remove the hood when attaching a filter, teleconverter or wide converter to the front of the lens.

While pressing the hood release button, turn the hood in the anti-clockwise direction to remove it.

Power Supply

To use this camera recorder, you can attach a battery pack or connect an AC adapter to it.

(A P28 [Using a Battery Pack] ) (A P30 [Using AC Power (DC IN Power)] )

Caution :

Set the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch to “OFF(CHG)” before changing the power supply that operates this camera recorder.

Using a Battery Pack

Charging the Battery

Charge the battery immediately after purchase or when the battery power is running low.

* The battery is not charged when purchased.

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MODE

POWER

OFF

(CHG)

Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch

to set to “OFF(CHG)”.

Attach the supplied battery.

Slide it in until you hear a click.

Connect the supplied AC adapter to the [DC] terminal.

Open the cover of the [DC] terminal and connect as shown in the diagram.

Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet.

The [POWER/CHG] lamp blinks during

charging and will go out after charging is

complete.

Remove the AC adapter after charging is

complete.

Memo :

Blinking of the [POWER/CHG] lamp during charging indicates the charge level.

[POWER/CHG] Lamp

Orange blinking

Charge Level

Less than 25%

(4 times per second)

Orange blinking

Less than 50%

(3 times per second)

Orange blinking

Less than 75%

(2 times per second)

Orange blinking

Less than 100%

(1 time per second)

Light goes out Fully charged

Removing the Battery

Caution :

Do not remove the battery when the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch is “ON”.

Do not insert or remove the DC cable when the battery is in use.

Leaving the camera recorder unused with the battery inside will deplete the battery power even if you set the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)]

switch to “OFF(CHG)”. Remove the battery if you are not using the camera recorder.

Estimated Charging and Continuous Operating Times

o Charging Time (supplied SSL-JVC50 battery pack) Approx. 4 h

Memo :

Use up the charge completely before you charge the battery. If the battery is not fully discharged before charging, the battery capacity may drop after repeated cycles.

If the battery capacity drops due to repetitive shallow charging and discharging, it may be recovered by using up the charge completely and then fully charging the battery again.

If you charge the battery immediately after using while the battery is still warm, it may not be fully charged.

It is recommended that you charge the battery in an environment between 10 °C and 35 °C (50 °F and 95 °F). The battery may not be fully charged or the charging time may be prolonged if charged under low temperatures (below 10 °C/ 50 °F).

Preparations

o Continuous Operating Time (supplied SSLJVC50 battery pack) Approx. 2 hrs 45 mins

Memo :

Actual operating times may differ depending on the age of the battery, charging condition, and operating environment.

Operating time is shortened in cold environment.

The operating time may shorten when power zoom is used, accessories are connected, or when the LCD monitor is frequently used.

Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch

to set to “OFF(CHG)”.

While pressing and holding the [BATT. RELEASE] button, push up and remove the battery in the direction of the arrow.

For purchase of spare batteries and battery charger, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Precautions for Batteries

Store the battery in a cool and dry place when not in use. Do not expose the battery to high temperatures (such as in a car under direct sunlight). This will cause battery leakage and shorten the battery life.

If the operating time shortens drastically even after charging, the battery may be reaching the end of its life. Replace the battery with a new one.

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Using AC Power (DC IN Power)

MODE

POWER

OFF

(CHG)

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50min

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Use the supplied AC adapter to operate the camera recorder with AC power.

Preparations

Connect the DC cable of the AC adapter to the [DC] terminal of the camera recorder.

Check that the power switch of the camera

recorder is set to “OFF(CHG)”.

Open the cover of the [DC] terminal and

connect as shown in the diagram.

Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch

to set to “ON”.

Power will be supplied to the camera recorder.

Caution :

Do not insert or remove the DC cable during recording.

Do not use power supply of high voltage fluctuation, containing noise such as ripple, or with insufficient capacity.

Power Status Display

Viewfinder Screen and LCD Monitor

The power status is displayed on the display and menu screens.

Display Description

B 7.4V B 100min C 30% 4 RES

Memo :

If the supplied battery (or equivalent battery sold separately) is not used, the battery mark which indicates the battery level may not appear.

Display Screen

(A P116 [Display Screen in Camera Mode] ) (A P121 [Display Screen in Media Mode] )

Currently powered by a battery. When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and “RES” (yellow) is displayed.

Memo :

You can set the display using [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings]

B [Battery].

(A P104 [ Battery ] )

Currently powered by an AC adapter.

Charging the Built-In Battery

The date/time and time code data are stored using the built-in rechargeable battery.

When power is connected to the camera recorder, the built-in battery always gets charged. When the power is disconnected, the battery gradually discharges.

The battery will be totally discharged if left unused for 3 months and the date/time and time code data will be reset. When this happens, set the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch to “ON” to

display the [Initial Setting] screen, then set the date/time.

(A P32 [Initial Settings] )

Menu Screen

(A P90 [Display and Description of the Menu Screen] )

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Warnings by Lamp and Warning Tone

MODE

POWER

OFF

(CHG)

Warning status is indicated by tally lamp and warning tone.

The tally lamp blinks.

The warning tone is output from the monitor speaker or [x] terminal.

Memo :

If you continue to use the camera recorder while the power warning is displayed, the camera recorder will stop automatically when the battery or supplied voltage from the AC adapter becomes lower.

Caution :

The remaining battery power and time are displayed as they are from the battery information. Accurate data may not be displayed depending on the battery condition. Replace the battery as soon as possible when the remaining battery power and time are low.

Turning On/Off the Power

Turning On the Power

Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch

to set to “ON”.

The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode and is ready for shooting.

Memo :

The camera recorder always start up in Camera mode when the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)]

switch is set to “ON”. Use the [MODE] button at the side of the camera recorder to switch mode.

(A P18 [Operation Modes] )

Turning Off the Power

Sets the camera recorder to the recording standby or stop mode.

Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch

to set to “OFF(CHG)”.

Remove the battery and the power to the [DC] terminal (when not in use for a long

time).

Auto Power Off function

When [System] B [Auto Power Off] is set to “On”, the power turns off automatically when the camera

recorder is not operated for 5 minutes or longer while running on battery.

(A P108 [ Auto Power Off ] )

Memo :

When both the battery and AC adapter are connected, power from the AC adapter connection will be used. As such, the [Auto

Power Off] function will not have any effect.

Caution :

Do not set the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch to “OFF(CHG)” during recording. Check that the operation mode display is “STBY” or “STOP” before you turn off the power.

If you have mistakenly set the [POWER ON/ OFF(CHG)] switch to “OFF(CHG)” during recording, wait for 5 seconds or more before you

turn on the power again.

When turning off the power, first set the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch of the camera

recorder to “OFF(CHG)”. Do not remove the battery or turn off the AC power while the

[POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch is set to “ON”.

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Initial Settings

MODE

POWER

OFF

(CHG)

AE LEVEL

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

When the power is first turned on, the Initial Setting screen for performing the initial settings in the camera recorder appears. Set the date/time of the built-in clock in the [Initial

Setting] screen. All operations are disabled until initial settings are

complete.

Preparations

Ensure that the lens cover is closed, and press the Set button (R).

Self-diagnosis starts.

A progress bar appears, and “Complete Diagnosis” appears when the diagnosis is complete.

Memo :

It is recommended to use the AC adapter as the power supply.

Be sure to close the lens cover.

Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch

to set to “ON”.

The Initial Setting screen appears.

Memo :

It takes about 6 minutes to complete the diagnosis. During the diagnosis, do not operate or turn off the camera recorder.

Press the Set button (R) after confirming the exit screen.

The [Initial Setting] screen appears.

For GY-HM600U

For GY-HM600E

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Memo :

The [Initial Setting] screen appears when the power is turned on for the first time and when the

power is turned on after the built-in battery is fully discharged.

The configured date/time data is saved in the built-in rechargeable battery even if the power is turned off.

Set the time zone and date/time.

Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (HI) and select the setting item.

Change the values with the cross-shaped button (JK).

Press the Set button (R) 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 SD card.

The value of the year can be set in the range of “2000” to “2099”.

Changing the Time after Initial Setting

Setting the Date/Time

(A P108 [ Date/Time ] )

Select [System] B [Date/Time].

The [Date/Time] screen appears.

Set the date and time.

Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (HI) and select the setting item.

Change the values with the cross-shaped button (JK).

Press the Set button (R) 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.

Setting the Date Display (Date Style)

(A P104 [ Date Style ] ) The date display can be changed in [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Date Style].

Setting the Time Display (Time Style)

(A P104 [ Time Style ] ) The time display can be changed in [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Time Style].

Date/Time Display in Each Operation Mode

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.

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Displays on the LCD

Display 2 screen

Display 1 screen

Display 0 screen

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Display 2 screen

Display 1 screen

Display 0 screen

Monitor and Viewfinder

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

Memo :

Preparations

When [Main Menu] B [A/V Set] B [Video Set] B [Display On TV] is set to “On”, the display

screen and menu screen are also displayed in the video image from the video signal output terminal.

(A P105 [ Display On TV ] )

Display Screen

Display Screen in Camera Mode

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

(Display 0 B 1 B 2 B 0)

Press the [STATUS] button to switch to the status screen.

Display Screen (VF/LCD) in Media Mode

(A P121 [Display Screen in Media Mode] )

This is the screen display during clip playback in Media Mode.

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

(Display 0 B 1 B 2 B 0)

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Status Screen

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This screen allows you to check the current settings.

To display the status screen, press the [STATUS] button in the normal screen.

The status display differs according to the operation mode (two types).

(A P18 [Operation Modes] )

Press the [STATUS] button to switch to the display screen.

Press the [MENU] button at each status screen (other than the [Camera 1]/[Camera 2] screen) to enter the setting screen.

Use the cross-shaped button (HI) to switch screens as follows:

USB Mode Screen

This screen displays the USB mode.

Warning Display

Warning display is displayed in the display screen (Camera mode, Media mode).

If error occurs during status screen display, the display will return to the display screen to display the warning.

(A P133 [Error Messages and Actions] )

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Adjusting the LCD Monitor

DISPLAY

Normal LCD

Inverted LCD

PEAKINGLCD BRIGHT

Tilt 90 degrees

downward

Tilt 180 degrees upward

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and Viewfinder

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

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Displays on the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Screen (VF)

When [LCD/VF] B [LCD + VF] is set to “Off”

(A P101 [ LCD + VF ] )

LCD Monitor Status

LCD closed Normal LCD OFF ON

LCD opened Normal LCD ON OFF *

Inverted LCD ON OFF *

* Turns on when [LCD/VF] B [LCD + VF] is set to “On”.

Memo :

Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button for 2 seconds to turn ON/OFF the LCD monitor.

The function to switch between LCD monitor and viewfinder displays by pressing the [DISPLAY]

button can be canceled by opening/closing or rotating the LCD monitor.

The viewfinder screen is always displayed when [LCD/VF] B [LCD + VF] is set to “On”.

You can display both the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens at the same time by setting [LCD/VF] B [LCD + VF] to “On”.

(A P101 [ LCD + VF ] )

LCD Display VF Display

Adjusting the LCD Monitor

Open the LCD cover.

Incline the LCD cover to a position that enables easy viewing.

Rotate the LCD monitor to adjust the angle.

While the LCD monitor is open, you can rotate it 180 degrees upward or 90 degrees downward.

Rotating the LCD monitor 180 degrees upward enables you to see the screen from the lens side. To display the image when it is viewed from the opposite direction (mirror image), perform setting as follows. Set [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [LCD

Mirror] to “Mirror” B Set button (R)

(A P102 [ LCD Mirror ] )

Adjust the brightness, contour, and contrast of the LCD monitor.

You can change the angle and brightness of the LCD monitor according to your usage condition. Changing the brightness of the screen will not affect the recorded images.

Adjusting the Brightness

Use the [LCD BRIGHT +/－] button to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

The [+] button brightens the monitor and the [－] button darkens it.

Press the [+] and [－] buttons simultaneously to return to standard settings.

During adjustment, the brightness level is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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Adjusting the Contour

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Use the [PEAKING +/－] button to adjust the contour of the LCD monitor.

(The contour of the viewfinder screen will also be adjusted at the same time.)

The [+] button increases contour correction and the [－] button decreases contour correction.

Press the [+] and [－] buttons simultaneously to return to standard settings.

During adjustment, the contour level is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Memo :

The [PEAKING +/-] operation is disabled in the Media mode, and its value is fixed at “-10”.

Adjusting the Contrast

Use the [LCD Contrast] menu to adjust the contrast of the LCD monitor.

Adjust using [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [LCD Contrast].

Increasing the value increases the contrast. [Setting Values: +10 to -10] (Default value: 0)

Adjusting the Viewfinder

You can change the brightness and peaking of the viewfinder screen according to your usage conditions. Changing the brightness of the screen will not affect the recorded images.

Caution :

A high-definition viewfinder is used on this camera recorder in order to provide an accurate focusing environment. Due to the characteristic of the 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, SDI output, AV output, or HDMI output.

Incline the viewfinder vertically to a position that enables easy viewing.

Turn the visibility adjustment lever to adjust the visibility.

Turn the visibility adjustment lever to sharpen the image on the viewfinder screen.

Adjust the brightness, contour, and contrast of the viewfinder screen.

Adjusting the Brightness

Use the [VF Bright] menu to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder screen.

Adjust using [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [VF Bright].

Increasing the value increases the brightness. [Setting Values: +10 to -10] (Default value: 0)

Adjusting the Contour

Use the [PEAKING +/-] button to adjust the contour of the viewfinder screen.

The contour of the LCD monitor will also be adjusted at the same time. (A P37 [Adjusting the Contour] )

Memo :

When [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [LCD + VF] is set to “Off”, operate after switching to the viewfinder display by pressing the [DISPLAY] button for 2 seconds or longer.

The [PEAKING +/-] operation is disabled in the Media mode, and its value is fixed at “-10”.

Preparations

Adjusting the Contrast

Use the [VF Contrast] menu to adjust the contrast of the viewfinder screen.

Adjust using [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [VF Contrast].

Increasing the value increases the contrast. [Setting Values: +10 to -10] (Default value:

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Displaying in Black and White

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

AE LOCK/4 ZEBRA/5 MARKER/6

FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2 LOLUX / 3

TIME CODE

C.REVIEW/7

You can display the viewfinder screen in black and white.

[Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [VF Color] item B Press Set button (R) B Select “Off” B

Press Set button (R).

(A P101 [ VF Color ] )

Preparations

Assigning Functions to User Buttons

You can assign functions to the following buttons and use them as user buttons. By assigning functions to the buttons, the usability of the camera recorder is enhanced. Perform settings in the menu items corresponding to each button.

Button Menu Item

[FOCUS ASSIST/1] Button [USER1]

[OIS/2] Button [USER2]

[LOLUX/3] Button [USER3]

[AE LOCK/4] Button [USER4]

[ZEBRA/5] Button [USER5]

[MARKER/6] Button [USER6]

[C.REVIEW/7] Button [USER7]

LCD Cross-Shaped Button (J) [LCD KEY▲]

LCD Cross-Shaped Button (K) [LCD KEY▼]

LCD Cross-Shaped Button (H) [LCD KEY◀]

LCD Cross-Shaped Button (I) [LCD KEY▶]

Assign functions to the buttons from the menu.

Set items in [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [User Switch Set] B [USER1][USER7], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶], [LCD KEY▼], [LCD KEY◀]. (A P95 [User Switch Set Item] )

Memo :

Operations of the user buttons are interlocked with the menu settings.

When the menu screen is displayed, these buttons function as the menu operation buttons.

(A P89 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen] )

Tally Lamp

This is the indicator lamp for recording and warning. The operation changes according to the menu settings. The lamp blinks when the battery or remaining space on the SD card is low. (Camera mode only)

* Set using [Main Menu] B [System] B [Tally

Lamp].

(A P108 [ Tally Lamp ] )

Menu setting

Functional information

Recording status Recording -

: Lights up

: Blinks four times in 1 second

: Blinks once in 1 second

[Tally Lamp]

Warning Caution -

Special recording * -

Off On

* Paused state during special recording ([Clip

Continuous]).

(A P76 [Clip Continuous Rec] )

Memo :

Blinking takes priority over lighting up.

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SD Card

Write/Delete Enabled Write/Delete Disabled

Write-Protect Switch

This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SD card (sold separately) in the card slot.

Usable Cards

Use a Class 6/10 SD card. Memo :

Depending on the recording format, SD card with Class 4 or higher performance can also be used.

(A P45 [Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Format] )

Caution :

Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA or SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.

Estimated Recordable Time of SD Cards

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

(A P109 [ Resolution ] ) (A P109 [ Frame & Bit Rate ] )

QuickTime/MP4

4GB 22 17 12 25 19 47 8GB 45 35 25 50 39 95 16 GB 90 70 50 100 78 190 32 GB 180 140 100 200 156 380 64 GB

(SDXC) 128 GB

(SDXC)

MPEG2/HD

SP HQ SP HQ SD

720p 1080i 720p/

360 280 200 400 312 760

720 560 400 800 624 1520

1080i/

1080p

AVCHD

1080i 1080i 480i/576i

QuickTime H.264/SD

(Unit: minute)

Memo :

If the SD 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.

For each file format, up to 600 clips can be recorded to one SD 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.

When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [Format] is set to “AVCHD”, up to 4000 clips can be recorded to one SD card.

Write-Protect Switch on the SD Card

Slide the write-protect switch upward to enable writing or deleting.

Slide the write-protect switch downward to prevent writing or deleting. (Images in the card are protected.)

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Inserting an SD Card

This camera recorder comes with two card slots (Slot A and B) for video/audio recording and playback.

Preparations

Open the SD card cover.

Insert an SD card with the notched corner pointing up.

The status indicator of the card slot to which the card was inserted lights up in red.

Close the SD card cover.

Card Slot Status Indicator

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

Lamp Slot Status

Lights up in red

Lights up in green

Light goes out0SD card is not inserted.

The inserted SD card is being accessed. (writing/reading data) Do not turn off the power of the camera recorder or remove the SD card.

On standby. The inserted SD card can be used for recording or playback.

An unusable card is inserted.

An SD card is inserted but a different slot is selected.

Removing the SD Card

Check that the SD card to be removed is not being accessed (status indicator of the card slot lights up in red).

Open the SD card cover.

Push the SD card and remove it from the slot.

Close the SD card cover.

Memo :

When both slots are inserted with usable SD cards, the previously selected slot is used.

Caution :

Data may be lost if you turn off the power of the camera recorder or remove the SD card when it is being accessed. All data recorded on the card, including the file that is being accessed, may be corrupted. Be sure to check whether the status indicator is lighted in green or not before you turn off the power or remove the SD card.

If you mistakenly remove the card when it is being accessed, reinsert the card only after the status indicator goes off.

The SD card may not be recognized if you insert and remove the card within a short time. When this happens, remove the card and wait for a few seconds before you reinsert.

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Switching the SD cards

AE LEVEL

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

SLOT

A/B

When both card slots are inserted with SD cards, you can use the [SLOT A/B] button to switch the

card to use. When the memory on an SD card is full during recording, data recording automatically switches to the other card.

Memo :

The [SLOT A/B] button is disabled during recording or playback. Cards will not be

switched even if you press the button.

Select [System] B [Media] B [Format Media].

(A P108 [ Format Media ] )

Select the slot of the SD card to be formatted and press the Set button (R).

The status of the selected SD card appears.

Select [Format] and press the Set button (R).

Preparations

Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards

When the following cards are inserted, [!FORMAT] appears at the remaining media display area.

Format the card using the camera recorder menu.

Unformatted SD cards

SD cards formatted under different specifications

* For details of the menu operation, refer to “[Basic

Operations in Menu Screen] P 89”.

Caution :

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

[!RESTORE] appears at the remaining media display area when an SD card that requires

restoring is inserted.

Formatting starts.

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Formatting is complete.

When formatting is complete, “Complete” appears and the camera recorder returns to the [Format Media] screen.

Memo :

During formatting, menu operation is unavailable but you can start recording. However, this is only available when a recordable SD card is inserted in the other slot.

Preparations

Formatting cannot be performed in the following cases.

Recording is in progress on the SD card to be formatted.

SD card is not inserted.

Write-protect switch of the SD card is set (z is displayed).

Caution :

If you format the SD card, all data recorded on the card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted.

Restoring the SD Card

It is necessary to restore the SD card if an abnormality occurs to the data in the card due to some reasons.

Memo :

[!RESTORE] appears at the remaining media display area when an SD card that requires

restoring is inserted.

Select [System] B [Media] B [Restore Media].

(A P108 [ Restore Media ] )

Select the SD card to be restored and press the Set button (R).

Restoring starts.

Restoring is complete.

When restoring is complete, “Complete” 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.

Caution :

[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 SD card to its original states completely. If restoring fails,

replace or format the SD card. Take note that formatting erases all the information inside the SD card.

Restoring cannot be performed in the following cases.

Camera recorder is recording in progress.

SD card is not inserted.

Write-protect switch of the SD card is set (z is displayed).

Restoring is not required.

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Clips Recorded to SD Cards

ABCG0001

This is set to “xxxG” (“xxx” denotes the last 3 digits of the serial number) by default.

Clip Name Prefix (any four alphanumeric characters)

The Clip Number can be reset in the menu.*

A number in automatic ascending order is assigned in the recording order.

Clip Number

Folders in the SD Card

Images captured are recorded to the [PRIVATE] folder inside the SD card.

Images recorded are sorted into the respective folders according to the menu settings below.

System Format Record Folder

HD QuickTime(MPEG2) JVC/CQAV HD MP4(MPEG2) JVC/BPAV HD AVCHD AVCHD SD QuickTime(H.264) JVC/CQAVC

Memo :

By formatting (initializing) the SD card from the [Format Media] menu on the camera recorder,

folders required for recording in the current [System] settings will be generated.

When the [System] settings and [QuickTime(MPEG2)] settings are changed, folders required for recording in those settings

will be automatically generated.

Caution :

When a clip inside the folder is moved or deleted using the Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac), recording to the SD card may fail if formatting (initializing) of the card is not performed.

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 SD card.

An 8-character clip name is automatically generated for the recorded clip. (“Clip Name Prefix” + “Clip Number”)

When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [Format] is set to “AVCHD”, the clip name generated consists of only the Clip Number (5-digit number).

(A P109 [ Format ] )

Example: In the case of QuickTime/MP4

* [Clip Set] B [Reset Clip Number]

(A P111 [ Reset Clip Number ] )

Memo :

Before recording starts, you can set any characters for the clip name prefix by using [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Clip

Set] B [Clip Name Prefix].

(A P111 [ Clip Name Prefix ] )

Changes cannot be made after recording.

Recorded Clips

The recorded materials may be split into several files but they can be played back continuously on the camera recorder.

Clips may be recorded across the two SD cards in card slots A and B depending on the recording time of the clip.

When copying videos in MP4 file format to a HDD using a PC, it is recommended to use [JVC

ProHD Clip Manager Software], which is found in the supplied disc, to maintain continuity.

Caution :

A clip recorded across several cards cannot be played back continuously. Continuous playback is only possible when the recording is made on one card.

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Basic Shooting

MODE

POWER

OFF

(CHG)

Procedures

Preparations

Shooting

Supply battery or AC adapter power to the camera recorder.

(A P28 [Power Supply] )

Insert an SD card.

(A P39 [SD Card] )

Turn on the power of the camera recorder.

Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch to set to

“ON”. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode and is ready for recording.

Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

(A P36 [Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder] )

Shooting

Configure the video and audio input settings.

You have to configure video settings such as brightness adjustment (iris, gain, shutter) and white balance adjustment in order to start shooting. You also have to adjust the audio input settings and audio recording level for audio recording.

Adjusting the Brightness

(A P50 [Adjusting the Brightness] )

Adjusting the White Balance

(A P55 [Adjusting the White Balance] )

Adjusting Audio Input Settings and Recording Level

(A P60 [Audio Recording] )

Press the [REC] button to start recording to the SD card.

This camera recorder has three [REC] buttons. Any of the [REC] buttons can be used to start/ stop recording by default.

The tally lamp lights up in red during recording.

Zoom Operation

(A P46 [Zoom Operation] )

Adjusting the Focus Manually

(A P47 [Focus Operation] )

Memo :

If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards in the factory default, pressing the [REC] button

starts recording only to the media in the selected slot. When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set]

B [Slot Mode] is set to “Dual”, recording can be performed simultaneously to the cards in both

the slots.

(A P71 [Dual Rec] )

The tally lamp can be turned off in [System] B [Tally Lamp].

(A P108 [ Tally Lamp ] )

Check the most recently captured images.

Press the [C.REVIEW/7] button on the lens to activate the Clip Review function. The

most recently captured images are played back on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen.

After playback, the camera recorder returns to standby mode (STBY).

(A P70 [Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)] )

Memo :

[Clip Review] is assigned to [C.REVIEW/7] button in factory default.

[Clip Review] can also be assigned to other user buttons.

(A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

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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 Format].

Selecting a System Definition

Select the system definition in [System]. There are two different definitions for selection.

HD: Records in HD (High Definition) quality.

SD: Records in SD (Standard Definition) quality.

Selecting a File Format

Select a file format in [Format]. There are four file formats for selection.

QuickTime(MPEG2): QuickTime file format (.MOV)

MP4(MPEG2): MP4 file format

AVCHD: AVCHD file format

QuickTime(H.264): QuickTime format (.MOV)

Memo :

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

For “HD”: QuickTime(MPEG2), MP4(MPEG2),

AVCHD

For “SD”: QuickTime(H.264)

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], [Format], and [Resolution].

The recording bit rate (video) is 35 Mbps VBR in “HQ” mode, and 18.3 Mbps (1080i is 25 Mbps)

CBR in “SP” mode.

If [Format] is set to “AVCHD”, the recording bit rate (system rate) is 24 Mbps VBR in “HQ” mode, and 17 Mbps VBR in “SP” mode.

List of Formats

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

When [System] is set to “HD”

Record Format

Format Resolution Frame &

QuickTime /MP4

AVCHD 1920x1080 60i(HQ)

When [System] is set to “SD” When [System] is set to “SD”, the video format is fixed as follows for the different models.

Format Resolution Frame &

QuickTime

1920x1080 60i(HQ)

1440x1080 60i(HQ)

1280x720 60p(HQ)

Record Format

720 x 480 60i (U

720 x 576 50i (E

Bit Rate

30p(HQ) 50i(HQ) 25p(HQ) 24p(HQ)

50i(HQ) 60i(SP)

50i(SP)

30p(HQ) 50p(HQ) 25p(HQ) 24p(HQ) 60p(SP)

50p(SP)

50i(HQ) 60i(SP) 50i(SP)

Bit Rate

model)

Remarks

HDV compatible

Recordable using Class 4

Remarks

Recordable using Class 4

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Selecting the Aspect Ratio of SD Videos

REC

HOLD

REC

FIX VAR OFF

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

For “HD”: Fixed at 16:9

For “SD”: Can select 16:9 or 4:3

Setting the Record Format Menu

Display the [Main Menu] B [Record Format] menu.

Set each of the items.

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After setting is complete for all items, press the [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button.

The record format is switched.

A “Please Wait...” message appears on the screen during switching.

Zoom Operation

Adjusts the angle of view. Zoom ratio: 1x to 23x (optical zoom only) Zooming can be operated using any of the three levers/rings below.

Zoom Lever at the Grip

Zoom Lever at the Handle

Zoom Ring at the Lens Section: Functions as a zoom ring when the [ZOOM

SERVO/MANUAL] switch is set to “MANUAL”.

Using the Zoom Lever at the Grip

Set the [ZOOM SERVO/MANUAL] switch to “SERVO”.

Press the zoom lever to zoom.

The zoom speed changes according to the extent the zoom lever is being pushed.

Zooms into wide angle and increases the angle of view when “W” is pressed.

Zooms into telephoto and decreases the angle of view when “T” is pressed.

A zoom bar appears during zoom operation

Using the Zoom Lever at the Handle

Set the [ZOOM SERVO/MANUAL] switch to “SERVO”.

Set the [FIX/VAR/OFF] zoom speed switch to “FIX” or “VAR”.

Memo :

Setting to “FIX” will allow the zoom operation to

move at the speed set in [Handle Zoom Speed].

Set the zoom speed using [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [Handle Zoom Speed].

(A P94 [ Handle Zoom Speed ] )

Setting to “VAR” will change the zoom speed

according to the pressure applied on the lever.

Press the zoom lever at the handle to zoom.

Memo :

When the [FIX/VAR/OFF] zoom speed switch is

set to “OFF”, the zoom lever at the handle

section cannot be used.

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Using Zoom Ring at the Lens Section

FOCUS

MANU

PUSH AUTO

FOCUS ASSIST/1

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Set the [ZOOM SERVO/MANUAL] switch to “MANUAL”.

You can adjust the preferred angle of view by turning the zoom ring.

Saving/Recalling Current Zoom Position (Preset Zoom)

This allows you to register up to three zoom positions.

Assign the “Preset Zoom1”, “Preset Zoom2”, or “Preset Zoom3” function to any of the user buttons.

(A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] ) (A P95 [USER1 - USER7, LCD KEY▲/LCD KEY▶/LCD KEY▼/LCD KEY◀] )

Save the current zoom position.

Press any of the buttons assigned with the “Preset Zoom1”, “Preset Zoom2”, or “Preset

Zoom3” function for more than 1 second.

The current zoom position will be stored.

Recall the stored zoom position.

Press any of the buttons assigned with the “Preset Zoom1”, “Preset Zoom2”, or “Preset

Zoom3” function and release within 1 second.

The camera recorder zooms to the stored zoom position.

Memo :

To recall the stored zoom position, set the [ZOOM SERVO/MANUAL] switch to “SERVO”.

The zoom speed to the zoom position can be set with [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B

[Preset Zoom Speed].

(A P96 [ Preset Zoom Speed ] )

Operating other zoom maneuvers during a zoom position recall will cancel the recall.

Focus Operation

Adjusting Focus Manually

Set the [FOCUS AUTO/MANU/∞] switch to “MANU”.

The manual focus icon d appears on the screen.

Memo :

If [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [Display

Settings] B [Focus] is set to “Off”, the d icon will

not appear.

(A P103 [ Focus ] )

Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.

Memo :

Using the Focus Assist function makes it easier

to focus.

(A P48 [Focus Assist Function] )

Pressing the [FOCUS AUTO] button in the

Manual Focus mode activates the One-push

Auto Focus mode, while holding down the

[FOCUS AUTO] button activates the Push Auto

Focus mode.

(A P48 [One Push Auto Focus] ) (A P48 [Setting to Auto Focus Temporarily (Push Auto Focus)] )

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Adjusting Focus Automatically

Set the [FOCUS AUTO/MANU/∞] switch to “AUTO”. The auto focus icon e appears on the screen.

Memo :

If [AF Assist] is set to “On”, you can temporarily adjust the focus manually by turning the focus

ring when in the automatic focus adjustment mode.

(A P94 [ AF Assist ] )

If [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Focus] is set to “Off”, the auto focus icon will

not appear.

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(A P103 [ Focus ] )

One Push Auto Focus

While in the Manual Focus mode, pressing the [PUSH AUTO] button (within 1 minute) makes the

camera recorder focus on the center of the frame automatically.

Memo :

Face detection does not work during One Push Auto Focus.

When the operation is complete, the camera recorder returns to the Manual Focus mode automatically.

One Push Auto Focus functions with emphasis on the focusing speed. This function is not suitable during recording.

Focus Assist Function

When the [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button is pressed

during shooting, the focused area is displayed

in color. This enables easy and accurate

focusing.

Select the color (blue, red or green) in the menu. Memo :

When [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [Shooting

Assist] B [Focus Assist] B [Type] is set to

“ACCU-Focus”, the depth of field becomes

shallower to enable easier focusing.

(A P102 [ Focus Assist ] )

The “ACCU-Focus” function switches

automatically to “Off” after about 10 seconds.

Select the display color in [Main Menu] B [LCD/

VF] B [Shooting Assist] B [Focus Assist] B

[Color].

(A P102 [ Color ] )

If you use the zebra function and the Focus

Assist function at the same time, it may be

difficult to see the effect of the Focus Assist. In

this case, turn off the zebra function.

Setting Focus Assist Function to a User Button

You can assign the “Focus Assist” function to a user button.

(A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

Setting to Auto Focus Temporarily (Push Auto Focus)

The camera recorder will shift to Auto Focus mode temporarily and automatically adjusts focus when the [PUSH AUTO] button is pressed

during shooting in Manual Focus mode.

Release the [PUSH AUTO] button to return to Manual Focus mode.

Memo :

Face detection does not work during Push Auto Focus.

Adjusting Focus on Far Objects

Slide the [FOCUS AUTO/MANU/∞] switch to “∞”.

The ∞ icon is displayed.

Release your finger to return to Manual Focus mode.

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Adjusting the Focusing by

AE LEVEL

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

Detection Frame (Orange)

AE 

Detection Frame (Blue)

Detection Frame (Orange)

Blinking

Face Detection

This function detects human faces and automatically adjusts focus during Auto Focus. It can also track moving objects. When several faces are detected, you can select one to focus on.

Memo :

This function can also adjust the brightness automatically according to the brightness of the face detected.

(A P95 [ Face Detect ] )

Assign the “Face Detect” function to any of the user buttons.

(A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

Focus the camera recorder on a person and press the user button that is assigned with “Face Detect”.

When Face detection is enabled, the face detection icon (q) appears.

When [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [User Switch Set] B [Face Detect] is set to “AF”, “q e” appears.

When [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [User Switch Set] B [Face Detect] is set to “AF&AE”, “q AE±0” appears.

If you select the person nearest to the center of the screen, an orange frame will appear on his face.

Focus will be automatically adjusted for the selected person.

Memo :

If the detection frame does not appear, make

sure that the [FOCUS AUTO/MANU/∞]

selection switch has been set to “AUTO”. And if

[Face Detect] is set to “AF&AE”, set one or more

of the items (Gain, Iris and Electronic Shutter) to

the automatic adjustment mode.

(A P50 [Adjusting the Brightness Automatically] ) (A P51 [Auto Iris (Automatic Adjustment) Mode] ) (A P52 [Automatic Gain Mode (Automatic Gain Adjustment)] ) (A P55 [Automatic Shutter Mode (Automatic Shutter Adjustment)] )

Selecting Specific Person from Several Persons

Hold down the user button that is assigned with “Face Detect”.

The camera recorder will enter face selection mode and the face detection icon (q) will blink.

An orange frame will appear on the face of the person nearest to the center of the screen. Blue frames will appear on the faces of others.

Select a specific person.

Use the cross-shaped button (HIJK) to select a person.

An orange frame will appear on the face of the selected person and focus will be automatically adjusted.

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Detection Frame (Blue)

Detection Frame (Orange)

FULL AUTO

OFF

AE LEVEL

MENU/THUMB

GAIN

CANCEL

WHT BAL SHUTTER

AE LOCK/4

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Press the Set button (R) to confirm the person for face detection.

Memo :

Press the [CANCEL] button to cancel the selection.

You can specify the detection sensitivity and the operation speed after losing sight of the face using [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B

[User Switch Set] B [Face Detect] B [Sensitivity] and [Hysteresis].

(A P95 [ Sensitivity ] ) (A P96 [ Hysteresis ] )

Adjusting the Brightness

Adjust the brightness using Iris, Gain, Shutter speed and ND filter according to the brightness of the object.

Memo :

You can use the cross-shaped button (HI) on

the side of the camera recorder to set the target

level (brighter/darker) to maintain optimum

brightness during automatic adjustment.

(A P93 [ AE Level ] )

The convergence speed of the automatic

adjustment for gain, shutter and iris can be set

in the menu.

(A P93 [ AE Speed ] )

If one or more of the items (Gain, Iris and

Shutter) have been set to “Auto”, the value of the

corresponding items when the user button that

is assigned “AE Lock” is pressed can be fixed.

(A P96 [ AE Lock ] )

Adjusting the Brightness Manually

When the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to “OFF”, some or all of the items (Iris, Gain and Shutter

Speed) can be manually adjusted.

(A P51 [Adjusting the Iris] ) (A P52 [Setting the Gain] ) (A P53 [Setting the Electronic Shutter] )

Memo :

If Iris, Gain and Shutter Speed are manually

adjusted, the [AE Level] setting is temporarily

disabled.

Adjusting the Brightness Automatically

When the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to “ON”, Iris, Gain, Shutter speed and ND filter are automatically

adjusted according to the brightness of the object to maintain optimum brightness.

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Adjusting the Iris

IRIS

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You can adjust the aperture of the lens iris manually or automatically according to the brightness of the object.

Auto Iris (Automatic Adjustment) Mode

Press the [IRIS] button to set to the Auto Iris mode. The iris is automatically adjusted according to the

brightness of the object. The a icon appears on the screen.

Manual Iris (Manual Adjustment) Mode

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

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

The a icon on the screen disappears.

Turn the iris ring on the lens to adjust the iris manually.

The open F-number of the aperture varies according to the zoom position. Wide [W] end : F1.6 Tele [T] end : F3.0

F-number Description

Decrease The subject appears brighter.

Increase The subject appears darker.

Memo :

Pressing the [PUSH AUTO] button during Manual Iris mode activates One Push Auto Iris

mode. And holding down the [PUSH AUTO] button activates Push Auto Iris mode.

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

Background of image becomes focused as well.

Memo :

Set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera

recorder to “ON” to enter Auto Iris mode

(automatic adjustment mode). The iris is

automatically adjusted according to the

brightness of the object.

In this case, the [IRIS] switch on the camera

recorder is disabled.

The iris open/close limit can be set in [Main

Menu] B [Camera Function] B [Auto Iris Limit

(OPEN)] / [Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE)] during Auto

Iris.

(A P94 [ Auto Iris Limit (OPEN) ] ) (A P94 [ Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE) ] )

You can use the cross-shaped button (HI) on

the side control panel to set the target level

(brighter/darker) of the auto iris.

(A P93 [ AE Level ] )

The convergence speed of the auto iris can be

set in the menu.

(A P93 [ AE Speed ] )

One Push Auto Iris

When the camera recorder is in Manual Iris mode, press the [PUSH AUTO] button to adjust the iris

according to the brightness of the object.

Push Auto Iris

When the camera recorder is in Manual Iris mode, hold down the [PUSH AUTO] button to change to

Auto Iris mode temporarily. The iris will be automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the object.

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Setting the Gain

GAIN

FULL AUTO

OFF

This function electrically boosts the light sensitivity when there is insufficient illumination on the object. You can set the gain of the video amplifier according to the brightness of the object. Select the setting mode according to your shooting conditions.

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Manual Gain Mode (Manual Gain Switching)

Press the [GAIN] button to set to the Manual Gain mode.

The a icon on the screen disappears.

Use the [L/M/H] switch to set the gain of the selected video amplifier.

The default positions of the switch are as follows.

[L] : 0dB [M] : 6dB [H] : 12dB

Memo :

You can change the gain value of each position in the menu. Increasing the sensitivity causes the screen to appear grainier.

(A P94 [GAIN L/GAIN M/GAIN H] )

Automatic Gain Mode (Automatic Gain Adjustment)

Press the [GAIN] button to set to the Automatic Gain mode (ALC).

The a icon appears on the screen.

Memo :

Set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera

recorder to “ON” to enter the Automatic Gain

mode ([ALC] 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 :

The upper limit of the gain setting value during

ALC operation can be set in [Main Menu] B

[Camera Function] B [ALC Limit].

(A P94 [ ALC Limit ] )

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Setting the Electronic

AE LEVEL

MENU/THUMB

GAIN

CANCEL

WHT BAL SHUTTER

FULL AUTO

OFF

720/60p 720/30p

1080/60i

1080/30p

720/50p

720/25p 1080/50i 1080/25p

720/24p

1080/24p

J ON

1/10000

1/4000

1/2000

1/1000

1/500

1/250

1/500 1/500

1/120

1/100

1/120

1/60

1/100 1/100 1/50

1/60 1/50 1/48

1/30 1/25 1/24

1/15 1/12.5 1/12

1/7.5 1/6.25 1/6

J ON

1/60.13 1/50.09 1/48.09

1/30.07 1/25.05 1/24.05

OFF 1/60 1/50 1/48

1/10227

1/10843

1/54

1/10000 1/10000

1/250 1/250

1/120

1/1000 1/1000

1/2000 1/2000

1/4000 1/4000

(Lower limit)

Default values

(Upper limit)

(Standard)

(Variable)

(Step)

Resolution/ Frame & Bit

Rate

Shutter

You can change the shutter speed (time for each shooting frame) using the electronic shutter function. Electronic shutter can be adjusted manually or automatically.

Manual Shutter Mode (Manual Shutter Switching)

Press the [SHUTTER] button to set to the Manual Shutter mode.

The a icon on the screen disappears.

Use the Set button (R) to switch between the shutter modes and the cross-shaped button (JK) to switch between the speeds.

Switching Shutter Speed

When shutter is ON, use the cross-shaped button (JK) to set the shutter speed. Shutter speed differs according to the video format and variable frame rate settings.

Memo :

To display Shutter in angle (DEG), set [Frame & Bit Rate] to “24p(HQ)” or “25p(HQ)”, and set [Shutter] in [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] to “DEG”.

(A P109 [ Frame & Bit Rate ] ) (A P104 [ Shutter ] )

During Modes Other Than Variable Frame Rec

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Switching Shutter Mode

Press the Set button (center of the cross-shaped button) to turn ON/OFF the shutter.

Memo :

When the shutter is ON, “Step” or “Variable” may be selected in [Camera Function] B [Shutter]. “Step” is the factory default.

(A P93 [ Shutter ] )

Memo :

The operations of the cross-shaped button (JK) and Set button (R) are disabled in the following cases.

During clip preview

During display of the USB switching confirmation screen

During display of the formatting confirmation screen

When selecting a face using face detection

When selecting a photometry area with [Spot Meter] set to “Manual”

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During Variable Frame Rec

720/30p, 720/24p, 1080/30p, 1080/24p

60, 30, 15 54, 27 50, 25 48, 24, 12, 6 45, 22.5 40, 20, 10 36, 18 32, 2

^^^ ^ ^ ^ ^

1/10000

^^^ ^ ^ ^

1/10000 1/4000

^^^ ^ ^

1/10000 1/4000 1/2000

^^^ ^

1/10000 1/4000 1/2000 1/1000

^^^

1/10000 1/4000 1/2000 1/1000 1/500

1/10000 1/4000 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250

1/120

1/10000 1/4000 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250

1/120

1/100

1/4000 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250

1/120

1/100 1/60

1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250

1/120

1/100 1/60 1/54

1/1000 1/500 1/250

1/120

1/100 1/60 1/54 1/50

1/500 1/250

1/120

1/100 1/60 1/54 1/50 1/48

1/250

1/120

1/100 1/60 1/54 1/50 1/48 1/45

1/120

1/100 1/60 1/54 1/50 1/48 1/45 1/40

1/100 1/60 1/54 1/50 1/48 1/45 1/40 1/36

1/60 1/54 1/50 1/48 1/45 1/40 1/36 1/32 1/30 1/27 1/25 1/24 1/22.5 1/20 1/18 1/16

1/15 1/13.5 1/12.5 1/12 1/11.25 1/10 1/9 1/8 1/7.5 1/6.75 1/6.25 1/6 1/5.625 1/5 1/4.5 1/4

J ON

1/10227

1/10843

1/10227

1/10843

1/10227

1/10843

K 1/60.13 1/54.10 1/50.09 1/48.09 1/45.07 1/40.07 1/36.05 1/32.04

23/163/104/154/184/105/145/106/1FFO

(Lower limit)

(Upper limit)

(Standard)

(Variable)

(Step)

Resolution/

Frame & Bit Rate

Shutter

Frame Rate

1080/25p

720/25p

50, 25, 12.5 48, 24, 6 45, 22.5 40, 20, 10 36, 18 32, 2

^^^^^

1/10000

^^^^

1/10000 1/4000

^^^

1/10000 1/4000 1/2000

1/10000 1/4000 1/2000 1/1000

1/10000 1/4000 1/2000 1/1000 1/500

1/10000 1/4000 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250

1/4000 1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250

1/120

1/2000 1/1000 1/500 1/250

1/120

1/100

1/1000 1/500 1/250

1/120

1/100 1/50

1/500 1/250

1/120

1/100 1/50 1/48

1/250

1/120

1/100 1/50 1/48 1/45

1/120

1/100 1/50 1/48 1/45 1/40

1/100 1/50 1/48 1/45 1/40 1/36

1/50 1/48 1/45 1/40 1/36 1/32 1/25 1/24 1/22.5 1/20 1/18 1/16

1/12.5 1/12 1/11.25 1/10 1/9 1/8 1/6.25 1/6 1/5.625 1/5 1/4.5 1/4

1/10227

1/10843

1/10227

1/10843

1/10227

1/10843

1/50.09 1/48.09 1/45.07 1/40.07 1/36.05 1/32.04

23/163/104/154/184/105/1FFO

(Lower limit)

(Upper limit)

(Standard)

(Variable)

(Step)

Resolution/

Frame & Bit Rate

Shutter

Frame Rate

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Automatic Shutter Mode (Automatic

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FULL AUTO

OFF

PRESET

B A

WHT BAL SHUTTER

Shutter Adjustment)

Press the [SHUTTER] button or set the [FULL AUTO] switch to “ON” to enter Automatic Shutter mode.

The a icon appears on the screen.

The camera recorder enters the Automatic Shutter mode. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the object.

Memo :

Switching of shutter speed with the crossshaped button (JK) and switching of shutter mode with the Set button (R) are disabled.

Setting the ND Filter

Use the ND filter to keep the lens aperture in the appropriate range. Switch according to the brightness of the object. When the position on the switch is changed, the selected position of the ND filter is displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen. (Display 2 screen)

Memo :

When [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [ND Filter] is set to “Off”, the position of the ND filter will not be displayed.

(A P103 [ ND Filter ] )

Memo :

It is recommended to use the ND filter to set the lens aperture to less than F8.

Adjusting the White Balance

Adjust the white balance according to the color temperature of the lighting. You can select the adjustment mode according to the shooting conditions. 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.

Manual White Balance Mode (Manual Switching)

Press the [WHT BAL] button to set to Manual White Balance mode.

You can select the white balance with the [WHT BAL B/A/PRESET] selection switch.

Use the [WHT BAL B/A/PRESET] selection switch to select “PRESET” (preset mode), “A” (memory A mode), or “B” (memory B mode).

The value assigned to the switch appears on the screen.

Memo :

This is fixed at “FAW” when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to “ON”.

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Preset Mode (PRESET)

Color Temperature

Detailed Selection

Screen

Color Temperature Selection Screen

Two different color temperature settings are registered on this camera recorder. You can switch between them using the [y] button. (Default setting: “3200K” 1 “5600K”)

Press the [y] button to switch to a different color temperature. (“Preset Temp.” 1 “Alternative Temp.”)

Set the [WHT BAL B/A/PRESET] switch to “PRESET”.

Press the [y] button.

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Setting the [Preset Temp.] or [Alternative Temp.] Values

You can change both the color temperature settings in the Preset mode in the menu.

Open the [Preset Temp.] or [Alternative Temp.] menu.

Select [Main Menu] B [Camera Process]

[White Balance] B [Preset Temp.] and [Alternative Temp.], and press the Set button (R).

The Color Temperature setting screen appears.

Select the color temperature.

When selecting from a setting value (Color Temperature Selection screen), use the cross-shaped button (JK) to select the color temperature. [Setting Values: 7500K, 6500K, 5600K, 5200K, 4800K, 4200K, R3200K, 3000K, 2800K]

To select detailed values (Color Temperature Detailed Selection screen)

Press the cross-shaped button (I) to display the Color Temperature Detailed Selection screen.

Use the cross-shaped button (JK) to select a color temperature. [Setting Values: 2300K to 15000K (in 100K increments)]

Memo :

Use the cross-shaped button (I) to switch between the Color Temperature Selection screen and the Color Temperature Detailed Selection screen.

If [White Balance] has been assigned to the user button, pressing the assigned user button will

display the Color Temperature Selection screen.

(A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

Memory A Mode (A), Memory B Mode (B)

Set to the white balance saved in Memory A or Memory B.

When the [WHT BAL B/A/PRESET] selection switch is set to “A” or “B”, press the [y] button to execute white balance. The white balance will

be automatically adjusted and the adjusted value will be saved in Memory A or Memory B.

Prepare the camera recorder.

Set the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch to “ON”.

Press the [IRIS] button to set to the Auto mode.

Set the [FULL AUTO] switch to “OFF”.

Set the [ND FILTER] switch according to the lighting.

(A P55 [Setting the ND Filter] )

Set the [WHT BAL B/A/PRESET] selection switch to “A” or “B”.

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.

Press the [y] (Auto White Balance) button.

The white detection frame appears when Auto White Balance is activated. Fill the frame with white completely.

“AUTO WHITE A OPERATION” or “AUTO WHITE B OPERATION” appears on the viewfinder when Auto White Balance is

activated.

When the correct white balance is achieved, “AUTO WHITE A OK” or “AUTO WHITE B

OK” appears for about 3 seconds together with the approximate color temperature.

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AUTO WHITE A

OPERATION

Result Display

[AWB] Activating

White Detection Frame

White Paint Adjustment

B Value

R Value

You can fine-tune the white balance saved in Memory A or Memory B.

Select [Main Menu] B [Camera Process] B [White Balance] B [AWB Paint] and press the Set button (R).

The White Paint Adjustment screen appears.

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Caution :

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.

Error Message

If the white balance adjustment is not correctly completed, one of the following messages will appear for about 3 seconds.

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

ERROR : OVER LIGHT

and adjust the white balance again.

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

Adjust the R and B values.

Use the cross-shaped button (JK) to adjust R value and (HI) to adjust B value.

Press the Set button (R).

Returns to the [White Balance] screen.

Memo :

Selecting [y] will usually clear the White Paint Adjustment value. But when [Main Menu] B

[Camera Process] B [White Balance] B [Clear Paint After AWB] is set to “Off”, values will not be cleared even when [y] is selected.

(A P100 [ Clear Paint After AWB ] )

If [White Balance] has been assigned to the user button, pressing the assigned user button will

display the AWB Paint Adjustment screen.

(A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

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R Value

Fulltime Auto White balance)

Press the [WHT BAL] button on the side control panel to enter into Automatic White Balance

mode.

“<FAW>” appears on the screen.

Set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder to “ON” to enter Automatic White Balance mode. An appropriate white balance is

automatically adjusted according to the color temperature of the lighting on the object.

White balance switching with the [WHT BAL B/A/PRESET] selection switch is disabled.

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Caution :

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 15 seconds for the colors to stabilize.

Memo :

When [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] [User Switch Set] B [AE Lock] is set to “AE/WB”, the white balance when the user button that is

assigned [AE Lock] is pressed can be fixed.

(A P96 [ AE Lock ] )

If [White Balance] has been assigned to the user button, pressing the assigned user button will

display the FAW Paint Adjustment screen.

(A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

FAW Paint Adjustment

You can fine-adjust the white balance that was automatically adjusted.

Select [Main Menu] B [Camera Process] B [White Balance] B [FAW Paint] and press

the Set button (R).

The FAW Paint Adjustment screen appears.

Adjust the R and B values.

Use the cross-shaped button (JK) to adjust R value and (HI) to adjust B value.

Press the Set button (R).

Returns to the [White Balance] screen.

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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]

[Master Black]

[Black Toe]

[Knee]

[White Clip]

[Gamma]

[WDR]

[White Balance]

[Color Matrix]

[Color Gain]

[Reverse Picture]

[Shooting Mode]

Memo :

For details of the respective items, see the [Camera Process] menu.

(A P96 [Camera Process Menu] )

Using the Image Stabilizer

Reduces blurring of images due to camera shake.

Check whether the image stabilizer feature is turned ON or OFF.

If the image stabilizer icon (i/j) does not appear on the screen display, the image stabilizer function is OFF.

Press the [OIS/2] button to turn ON the image stabilizer feature (when image

stabilizer feature is OFF).

The image stabilizer feature switches between ON and OFF with every press of the [OIS/2]

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 :

Select [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [OIS] B [Level] to set the correction level.

(A P93 [ Level ] )

Correction by this feature may not be sufficient when camera shake is too strong.

“OIS” is assigned to [OIS/2] button in factory default.

“OIS” can also be assigned to other user buttons.

(A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

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Audio Recording

FULL AUTO

OFF

CH1

INT INPUT1 INPUT2

AUTO MANUAL

CH2

INPUT2INPUT1

PEAKINGLCD BRIGHT

CH2CH1

LINE MIC MIC +48V

INPUT2

INPUT1

POWER

/CHG

You can record audio from the two channels (CH1/ CH2) in synchronization with video images on this camera recorder. Select from the four options below to record the audio.

Built-in Microphone

Microphone connected to [AUX] terminal

Microphone connected to [INPUT1] terminal

Microphone connected to [INPUT2] terminal

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Selecting Audio to Be Recorded in Each Channel

Select the audio to be recorded in CH1/CH2.

Switch Setting Connected Devices

CH1 INT

INPUT1 Microphone connected to

CH2 INT

INPUT1 Microphone connected to

INPUT2 Microphone connected to

Memo :

When “INT” is set, the built-in microphone is disabled if a microphone is connected to the

[AUX] terminal; audio from the microphone connected to the [AUX] is recorded.

When “INT” is selected, set the reference input level in [Main Menu] B [A/V Set] B [Audio Set]

B [Int. Mic Gain]/[AUX Gain]. (A P106 [ Int. Mic Gain ] ) (A P106 [ AUX Gain ] )

Built-in Microphone

Microphone connected to [AUX] terminal

[INPUT1] terminal

Built-in Microphone

Microphone connected to [AUX] terminal

[INPUT1] terminal

[INPUT2] terminal

Setting Input Channel to [INPUT1]/[INPUT2]

Select the audio to input to [INPUT1] and [INPUT2] terminals with the [INPUT1]/[INPUT2] mode switch.

Setting Description

[LINE] Use this setting when connecting to

an audio device or other equipment. The reference input level is +4 dBu.

[MIC] Use this setting when connecting to

a dynamic microphone.

[MIC+48] Use this setting when connecting to

a microphone (phantom microphone) that requires a +48 V power supply.

Memo :

When “MIC” or “MIC+48V” is selected, set the reference input level in [Main Menu] B [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Input1 Mic Ref.]/[Input2 Mic Ref.].

(A P106 [ Input1 Mic Ref. ] ) (A P106 [ Input2 Mic Ref. ] )

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.

When the [INPUT1]/[INPUT2] mode switch is set to “MIC”, make sure that a microphone is connected to the [INPUT1]/[INPUT2] terminal. If you increase the recording level when a

microphone is not connected, noise from the input terminal may be recorded.

When a microphone is not connected to the [INPUT1]/[INPUT2] terminal, set the [INPUT1]/

[INPUT2] mode switch to “LINE” or adjust the volume with the [CH1]/[CH2] recording level adjustment knob.

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Adjusting Audio Recording Level

FULL AUTO

OFF

CH1

INT INPUT1 INPUT2

AUTO MANUAL

CH2

CH2CH1

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You can select to adjust the audio recording levels for the two channels (CH1/CH2) manually or automatically.

Manual Adjustment Mode (Manual Adjustment)

Set the [CH1/CH2 AUTO/MANUAL] switch on

the camera recorder to “MANUAL” to enter the

manual adjustment mode, and use the [CH1]/

[CH2] recording level adjustment knob to set the

recording level.

You can adjust the level manually during the

recording, recording standby, and stop modes.

o Setting Input Channel to “INPUT1”/“INPUT2”

Set the [CH1/CH2 AUTO/MANUAL] selection switch to “MANUAL” for the channel to be adjusted manually.

Turn the corresponding [CH1]/[CH2] recording level adjustment knob to adjust

the level.

When [Audio Set] B [Limiter] is set to “Off”, adjust such that the audio level meter does not

light up at -2 dB even for loud sounds. (A P106 [ Limiter ] )

o Setting Input Channel to “INT” for Both [CH1] and [CH2]

Set the [CH1 AUTO/MANUAL] selection switch to “MANUAL”.

Turn the [CH1] recording level adjustment knob to adjust the level.

When the built-in microphone and the [AUX] input terminal are used, the recording levels of

[CH1] and [CH2] are interlocked. This is also effective when the [CH1 AUTO/ MANUAL] selection switch is set to [CH2].

Memo :

Select [Limiter], [AGC Response], [AGC Mode], or [Int. Mic Separation] in the menu to set the recording audio.

For the reference level to be recorded to an SD card, set [Main Menu] B [A/V Set] B [Audio

Set] B [Ref. Level] to “-20dB”, “-18dB”, or “-12dB”. (common for CH1/CH2)

(A P106 [ Ref. Level ] )

The operations of the [CH2] recording level adjustment knob and [CH2 AUTO/MANUAL] selection switch are disabled.

Automatic Adjustment Mode

Set the [CH1/CH2 AUTO/MANUAL] selection switch to “AUTO” or the [FULL AUTO] switch to “ON” to enter Automatic Adjustment mode. The audio recording level is set automatically

according to the input level.

When the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to “ON”, mode switching with the [CH1/CH2 AUTO/ MANUAL] selection switch is disabled.

Memo :

When [Main Menu] B [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Limiter] is set to “Off” while in the automatic

adjustment mode, the limiter operates at

-5 dBFS. If [Limiter] is set to other than “Off”, the limiter operates according to the value set.

(A P106 [ Limiter ] )

When [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Audio On FULL AUTO] is set to “SW Set”, you can switch the audio recording mode with the [CH1/CH2 AUTO/MANUAL] selection switch on the camera recorder even if the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to “ON”.

(A P107 [ Audio On FULL AUTO ] )

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Monitoring Audio Sound

AUX

MONITOR

CH1

BOTH

CH2

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You can check the recorded audio using headphone.

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Connect the headphone.

Select the channel to monitor with the [MONITOR] selection switch.

Setting Description

[CH1] Outputs the audio recorded in [CH1].

[BOTH] Outputs the audio recorded in

[CH2] Outputs the audio recorded in [CH2].

Use the [MONITOR +/-] button to adjust the monitor volume.

Memo :

Audio during recording is not output from the

monitor speaker.

Warning tone is output when there is an

abnormality in the camera recorder or when the

battery is low. (A P135 [Warning Tone] )

Selecting Audio Output Method When the [MONITOR] Selection Switch Is Set to

“BOTH”

When a stereo type earphone jack is connected, perform the following setting to output stereo sound.

Set the [MONITOR] selection switch to “BOTH”.

Set [Main Menu] B [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Monitor] to “Stereo”.

(A P107 [ Monitor ] )

Memo :

You can set the volume of the warning tone in

[Main Menu] B [A/V Set] B [Audio Set] B [Alarm

Level]. (“Off”/“Low”/“Middle”/“High”) (A P107 [ Alarm Level ] )

[CH1/CH2].

Time Code and User’s Bit

Time code and user’s bit data are recorded with the video in this camera recorder. The time code and user’s bit are displayed on the viewfinder and LCD monitor during playback or recording. (Display screen)

Displaying Time Code and User’s Bit

The time code and user’s bit are displayed on the viewfinder and LCD monitor during playback or recording. The display differs according to the menu settings.

Set [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [TC/UB] to settings other than “Off”.

(A P104 [ TC/UB ] ) When “TC” or “UB” is selected, time code or user’s bit data is displayed respectively on the display screen.

Memo :

Values recorded on the SD card is displayed in Media mode.

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Time Code Operation Mode

Set the time code operation in [Main Menu] B [TC/ UB] B [TC Generator].

(A P100 [ TC Generator ] )

Setting Description

Free Run(Ext) This mode synchronizes another

Free Run The time code operates in the run

Rec Run The time code operates in the run

Regen The time code operates in the run

Memo :

When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record

Set] B [Rec Mode] is set to “Variable Frame”,

“Interval Rec” or “Frame Rec”, and [TC

Generator] is set to “Free Run” or “Free

Run(Ext)”, Rec Run is activated.

When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record

Set] B [Record Format] B [Format] is set to

“AVCHD”, Pre Rec enters Free Run mode. (A P109 [ Format ] )

camera recorder connected to the [TC] terminal. The time code

operates in the run mode at all times regardless of the recording status. It continues to run even when the power of the camera recorder is turned off.

mode at all times regardless of the recording status. It continues to run even when the power of the camera recorder is turned off.

mode during recording. It continues to run in the order of the recorded clips as long as the SD card is not replaced. If the SD 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.

mode during recording. When the SD 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 P64 [Setting Time Code] )

Setting Time Code Generator

Presetting the Time Code

Time code and user’s bit data generated from the internal time code generator are recorded. This section describes how to set [TC/UB] B [TC

Preset].

(A P101 [ TC Preset ] )

Memo :

When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to “50i(HQ)”, “50i(SP)”, “50p(HQ)”, “50p(SP)”, “25p(HQ)”, “24p(HQ)”, or “50i”, settings cannot be made in “Drop”.

(A P109 [ Frame & Bit Rate ] )

You can configure the setting without accessing the [TC/UB] menu screen.

(A P65 [Setting Time Code without Opening the Menu] )

Required Settings Before Preset

Set [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] to “Rec Run” or “Free Run”.

(A P100 [ TC Generator ] )

[Rec Run]: Preset data in the time code generator

operates in run mode during recording mode. Set this when recording continuous time code in connecting frames.

[Free Run]: Time code starts to operate in run mode from

the preset time in the time code generator.

Select the framing mode for the time code generator (only when the frame rate setting is “60” or “30”).

Set using [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [Drop Frame]. (A P101 [ Drop Frame ] )

[Drop]: Sets the run mode of the time code generator

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

[Non Drop]: Sets the run mode of the time code generator

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

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Memo :

OIS / 2 LOLUX / 3

AE LEVEL

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

During drop frame

During non-drop frame

Cursor

OIS / 2 LOLUX / 3

AE LEVEL

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

Drop frame/non-drop frame mode

When the frame rate setting in [Main Menu] B

[System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B

[Frame & Bit Rate] is “60p”, “60i”, or “30p”, the

actual number of frames per second is

approximately 59.94 (29.97). However, the time

code processing standard is “60p”, “60i”, or

“30p” frames. To make up for the frame number

discrepancy, the drop frame mode (Drop) drops

the 00 frame and 01 frame every minute except

for minutes that are multiples of 10. However, in

the case of “60p”, the 00, 01, 02 and 03 frame

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are dropped.

The non-drop frame mode (Non Drop) does not

drop frames and ignores the discrepancy with

the actual time.

Setting Time Code

Select [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [TC Preset] and press the Set button (R).

(A P101 [ TC Preset ] ) The [TC Preset] screen appears.

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

Use the cross-shaped button (HI) to place the cursor at the item to set, then use the crossshaped button (JK) to change the values.

Memo :

Press the [OIS/2] button to reset each digit to “0”. The cursor moves to the time digit (left).

Check the values and press the Set button (R).

The time code is set and the screen returns to [TC/UB].

To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.

Press the [MENU] button.

Returns to the normal screen.

Presetting the User’s Bit

You can add an 8-digit hexadecimal number as the user’s bit to the recorded image.

Memo :

When [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] is set to

“Regen”, the parameter is displayed as “Regen”

and cannot be selected. (A P100 [ TC Generator ] )

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Cursor

AE LEVEL

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2

TIME CODE

During drop frame

During non-drop frame

Cursor

Select [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [UB Preset] and press the Set button (R).

(A P101 [ UB Preset ] ) The [UB Preset] setting screen appears.

Memo :

When [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] is set to

“Regen”, the parameter is displayed as “Regen”

and cannot be selected. (A P100 [ TC Generator ] )

Use the cross-shaped button (HI) to place the cursor at the item to set, then use the cross-shaped button (JK) to change the values.

Numbers between 0 and 9 or alphabets between A and F can be specified for the user’s bit.

Setting Time Code without Opening the Menu

Memo :

Settings cannot be made in the following cases.

[TC/UB] B [TC Generator] has been set to “Regen”.

Menu screen is displayed.

The camera recorder is not in the Camera mode.

Setting Time Code

Set [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] to settings other than “Regen”.

(A P100 [ TC Generator ] )

Hold down the [MENU] button and press the [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button.

The [TC Preset] setting screen appears.

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Memo :

Press the [OIS/2] button to reset each digit to “0”.

The cursor moves to the left.

Check the values and press the Set button (R).

The time code is set and the screen returns to [TC/UB].

To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.

Press the [MENU] button.

Returns to the normal screen.

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

Use the cross-shaped button (HI) to place the cursor at the item to set, then use the crossshaped button (JK) to change the values.

Memo :

Press the [OIS/2] button to reset each digit to “0”. The cursor moves to the time digit (left).

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AUX

INPUT2

INPUT1

BATT.RELEASE

POWER /CHG

T E

REC

AUX

INPUT2

INPUT1

BATT.RELE

ASE

POWER /CHG

T E

REC

OUT

[IN]

Slave Device (This Camera Recorder)

[OUT]

Master Device

Check the values and press the Set button (R).

The time code is set and the screen returns to the normal screen.

To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.

Caution :

When the camera recorder is switched to Media

mode during editing, editing will be canceled

and the screen will close.

When editing the time code, operation of the

[FOCUS ASSIST/1] and [OIS/2] buttons that are

configured in [Main Menu] B [Camera

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Function] B [User Switch Set] is disabled. The

[OIS/2] button functions as the number reset

button. (A P95 [User Switch Set Item] )

Recording Time Code in Continuation of the Recorded Time Code on SD Card

This camera recorder is equipped with the time code reader.

Set [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] to “Regen”.

When the camera recorder enters from recording standby mode to recording mode, it reads the time code already recorded on the SD card and records the new time code in continuation of that value.

The same data as the user’s bit already recorded on the SD card is recorded.

Memo :

When [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] is set to

“Regen”, the framing mode of the time code

follows the settings in [TC/UB] B [Drop Frame]

instead of the clip settings. (A P101 [ Drop Frame ] )

Synchronizing Time Code on Another Camera

This camera recorder is equipped with a time code input/output terminal ([TC] terminal).

Connect another camera recorder to the [TC] terminal and synchronize to the time code.

Connect the [TC] terminal of the master device with the [TC] terminal of the slave device.

Set the [TC IN/OUT] switch of the master device to “OUT”, and the [TC IN/OUT] switch of the slave device to “IN”.

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Set to Camera mode.

(A P18 [Operation Modes] )

Set [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] as follows.

Slave device: Select “Free Run(Ext)”.

Master device: Select “Free Run”.

Set LCD monitor or viewfinder to Display 1 screen.

Set the master device and run the time code.

When the built-in time code generator is synchronized with the external time code data input, the Z icon on Display 1 screen lights up.

When time code is not synchronized or time code input is not available, the Z icon goes out.

Memo :

The built-in time code generator will continue

operation even when the master device is

disconnected after synchronization.

User’s bit will become data in the master device.

While the [TC] terminal is connected, the time

code may be out of synchronization when the

[A/V Set] B [Video Set] B [HDMI/SDI Out]

setting of the Master device and Slave device is

being changed. (A P105 [ HDMI/SDI Out ] )

Setting Zebra Pattern

When the luminance level range for displaying zebra patterns is specified, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed at areas with the specified luminance levels during shooting.

Set the zebra display pattern.

Select the display pattern in [LCD/VF] B [Shooting Assist] B [Zebra].

Specify the brightness (luminance) level range for displaying zebra pattern.

Specify the upper and lower limits of the luminance level in [LCD/VF] B [Shooting

Assist] B [Zebra] B [Top] and [Bottom].

Item Settings Options

Top Upper luminance

limit for displaying [Zebra]

Bottom Lower luminance

limit for displaying [Zebra]

Display the zebra pattern.

Press the [ZEBRA/5] button to display the zebra pattern in the specified range.

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

0% - 100% (in 5 % increments)

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Memo :

“Zebra” is assigned to [ZEBRA/5] button in factory default.

“Zebra” can also be assigned to other user buttons.

(A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

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Setting Spot Meter

AE LEVEL

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

The brightness of the object during shooting is displayed. This function is useful when setting video or stage lighting or when specifying camera exposure. A cursor indicating the location and the brightness (%) of that location are displayed in the images shown on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen.

Zebra patterns display the brightness of output

video signals. (A P67 [Setting Zebra Pattern] )

This function allows you to check the brightness

of input images from the lens without depending

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on image processing such as gamma curve. The

dynamic range of the camera recorder is 400 %

and a brightness range of 0 % to 400 % and

above is displayed.

Memo :

Spot meter may not be consistent with the zebra

display range. When [Camera Process] B

[Gamma] is set to “Cinema”, the 100IRE output

is not consistent with the 100 % display.

When an object of more than 400 % luminance

is detected, it is displayed as “400 %”. (A P97 [ Gamma ] )

Item Settings

Indicating the

Position

Color of Frame

Max & Min

Displays the brightness (%)

Max: Green

Min: Yellow and positions of the brightest and darkest areas in the screen. Frames may also be stopped at the current positions.

Max Displays the

Green brightness (%) and position of the brightest area in the screen. Frames may also be stopped at the current positions.

Min Displays the

Yellow brightness (%) and position of the darkest area in the screen. Frame may also be stopped at the current positions.

Manual Displays the

brightness (%) of the specified position.

Assign the “Spot Meter” function to any of

Green

(Blinks in green

when specifying

the position)

the user buttons.

(A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

Press the user button that is assigned with “Spot Meter”.

The operation switches as below when the button is pressed.

Select one of the following from [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [User Switch Set] B [Spot Meter].

(A P95 [ Spot Meter ] )

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(Blinks in green)

Cursor

Brightness Indication

The cursors appear according to the setting when the button is pressed. Green and yellow frames appear, and the brightness levels of these areas are displayed.

Hold down the button in the state in A, the positions of the brightest (Max) and darkest (Min) areas in the screen are automatically detected with regard to the changes of the object, and the brightness level of these areas are displayed.

Pressing the button in the state in B stops the automatic position detection. The frames are fixed at the stopped positions and the brightness levels are displayed.

By pressing the button, the cursors and brightness indication disappear.

When [Manual] is selected

The brightness of the cursor position is displayed when the button is pressed.

By pressing the button, the cursors and brightness indication disappear.

Hold down the button in the state in A or B, the cursor blinks in green. Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (JKHI) to specify the position to display the brightness. When you decide on the position, press the Set button (R) to confirm.

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Frames are fixed at the stopped positions and the brightness is displayed.

Memo :

When moving the cursor position, [Shutter]/[AE Level] control is disabled.

When the brightness is 0 % in the entire screen, the frame is fixed in the center.

If the cursor is outside the “4:3” range, changing [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [SD Aspect] from “16:9” to “4:3” restores the cursor to the default position.

(A P110 [ SD Aspect ] )

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Viewing Recorded Videos

AUX

INPUT2

INPUT1

BATT.RELEA S E

POWER /CHG

T E

REC

C.REVIEW/7

Immediately (Clip Review)

You can check (review) the last recorded video clip on the screen. However, the video clip cannot be played back if the settings of the camera recorder are different from the video format (Resolution/Frame & Bit Rate/SD Aspect) of the clip.

(A P109 [ Resolution ] ) (A P109 [ Frame & Bit Rate ] ) (A P110 [ SD Aspect ] )

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Memo :

To use this function, assign “Clip Review” to any of the user buttons. “Clip Review” is assigned to [C.REVIEW/7] button in factory default.

“Clip Review” can also be assigned to other user buttons.

(A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

Caution :

During Clip Review, only the [CANCEL] and [REC] buttons are enabled. Press the [CANCEL] button to cancel clip review and return to “STBY” (recording standby) mode. Press the [REC] button to cancel clip review and enter recording mode. It will take some time to

start recording after the button is pressed.

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 Review is unavailable when Clip Continuous Rec is paused (“STBYC”, yellow text). To operate Clip Review, use the [CANCEL] button to set to “STBYC” (white text)

first.

(A P76 [Clip Continuous Rec] )

Clip Review is unavailable when the camera recorder is connected to an external equipment and the equipment is in recording state.

Press the button assigned with the “Clip Review” function during standby (“STBY” is displayed).

Playback of the configured section starts.

Memo :

The video clip is played back according to the setting in [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B

[User Switch Set] B [Clip Review]. By default setting (Last 5sec), the last 5 seconds of the clip

is played back.

(A P95 [ Clip Review ] )

When playback is complete, the camera recorder exits Clip Review and returns to “STBY” (recording standby) mode.

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Splitting the Clips Freely

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CLIP CUT

REC

CLIP CUT

T.RELEA

P O

REMO

HD/SD

SDI

REC

HOLD

REC

(Clip Cutter Trig)

You can split the clips freely without having to stop

recording during shooting.

Assign the “Clip Cutter Trig” function to any of the user buttons.

(A P38 [Assigning Functions to User Buttons] )

Press the user button that is assigned with “Clip Cutter Trig” during shooting.

[CLIP CUT] appears on the display screen and the clip is split.

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 “Backup”.

(A P73 [Backup Rec] )

This item cannot be used when [Rec Mode] is set to a value other than “Normal” or “Pre Rec”.

(A P110 [ Rec Mode ] )

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

Dual Rec

If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards in the factory default ([Slot Mode] is set to

“Series”), 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

“Dual”), 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 P111 [ Slot Mode ] )

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Setting to Dual Rec Mode

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Lit in red

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Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] to “Dual”.

(A P111 [ Slot Mode ] ) “DUAL” appears on the display screen.

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Start recording.

Insert recordable media in both slots, and press the [REC] button.

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 light up in red.

Memo :

During recording in the Dual Rec mode, both the card slot marks light up in red.

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 inserted in the two slots are different from each other, and the time code operating mode is set to “Regen”, the

Regen mode for the selected card slot will be enabled in the next recording.

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.

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Caution :

Slot B

Slot A

Clip 3

Clip 2

Clip 1

Clip 2

Slot B stops

recording

Slot A stops

recording

Slot A starts recording

Slot B starts

recording

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

“Normal”, “Pre Rec”, “Clip Continuous”, “Interval Rec”, “Frame Rec”, or “Variable Frame”. When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set]B[Record Format] B [Format] is set to “AVCHD”, “Clip Continuous” cannot be selected.

(A P75 [Special Recording] ) (A P110 [ Rec Mode ] ) (A P109 [ Format ] )

When both slots are inserted with recordable cards, the Dual Rec (simultaneous recording) operation can be performed. If a recordable media is only inserted in 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 inserted in 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, inserting 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 recording is in progress in the Dual Rec mode, 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 recording is in progress in the Dual Rec mode, 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

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 [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] B [Backup Rec] or press the user button that is assigned with “Backup Trig”.

(A P111 [ Slot Mode ] ) (A P95 [User Switch Set Item] )

Memo :

During the Backup Rec mode (when [Slot Mode] is set to “Backup”), you can control recording to the 2 slots at different timings, and

backup recording can only be performed on this camera recorder.

(A P111 [ 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.

When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [Format] is set to “AVCHD”, backup recording cannot be performed.

(A P109 [ Format ] )

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Red

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Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] to “Backup”.

(A P111 [ Slot Mode ] ) “BACKUP” appears on the display screen.

Start backup recording. (Backup recording into slot B)

Select “REC” in [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] B [Backup Rec] and press the Set button (R).

(A P111 [ Slot Mode ] )

You can also press the user button that is assigned with “Backup Trig”.

(A P95 [User Switch Set Item] )

Backup recording into slot B starts. (The characters “BACKUP” appear in red.)

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

Start normal recording (normal recording into slot A)

Press any of the [REC] buttons.

Recording into the media in slot A starts. (The characters “RREC” appear in red.)

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

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 “RREC” (red) changes back to “STBY” (white).

The status indicator of slot A goes out.

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White

(Recording stops)

Press [REC]

(Recording starts)

Press [REC]

Recording starts a

number of seconds

earlier based on the

[Pre Rec Time] setting

(Recorded video and audio)

Completed Clip

Stop backup recording.

Select [STBY] in [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Slot Mode] B [Backup

Rec] and press the Set button (R).

(A P111 [ Slot Mode ] )

You can also press the user button that is assigned with “Backup Trig”.

(A P95 [User Switch Set Item] )

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

The characters “BACKUP” changes back to white.

The status indicator of slot B lights up in green.

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 during recording 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.

(A P71 [Splitting the Clips Freely (Clip Cutter Trig)] )

When [Slot Mode] is set to “Backup”, [Rec Mode] can only be set to “Normal”.

(A P110 [ Rec Mode ] )

Special Recording

Besides the normal recording mode, five special recording methods are available in this camera recorder. They are Pre Rec, Clip Continuous, Frame Rec, Interval Rec and Variable Frame. Select a mode from [Record Set] B [Rec Mode].

Memo :

Set using [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode].

(A P110 [ Rec Mode ] )

When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [Format] is set to “AVCHD”, “Clip Continuous” cannot be selected.

(A P109 [ Format ] )

Pre Rec

By setting the number of seconds in the [Pre Rec Time], you can start recording video and audio before actual recording starts based on the [Pre Rec Time] setting.

When starting actual recording while the camera recorder is in Recording Standby (STBYP) mode, you can start recording a few seconds earlier based on the [Pre Rec Time] setting.

Using Pre Rec allows you to record a complete event without missing the initial scenes even if you start the recording late.

Memo :

Pre Rec Time can be set to “5sec”, “10sec”, or “15sec” in [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] B [Pre Rec Time].

(A P110 [ Pre Rec Time ] )

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(Recorded video and audio)

Completed Clip

Recording 3

Recording 2

Recording 1

Recording 3

Recording 2

Recording 1

(Recording stops)

Press and hold [REC]

(Recording pauses)

Press [REC]

(Recording pauses)

Press [REC]

(Recording resumes)

Press [REC]

(Recording resumes)

Press [REC]

(Recording starts)

Press [REC]

Set [Rec Mode] to “Pre Rec”.

(A P110 [ Rec Mode ] )

Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] to “Pre Rec”.

The display changes (“STBY” B “STBYP”).

Press the [REC] button to start recording in Pre Rec mode.

The display changes (“STBYP” B “RRECP”) and the card slot status indicator lights up in red.

Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The display changes (“RRECP”

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B “STBYP”) and the card slot status indicator lights up in green.

Caution :

When the interval between start and stop recording is short, “STBYP” may not be displayed immediately after recording is complete. “RRECP” B “STBYP” (“STBY” blinks in red)

B “STBYP” is displayed.

When the SD card becomes full during recording, recording stops and “STOP” is

displayed.

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

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 “clip” on the SD card.

This mode allows you to consolidate several

rounds of “startstop recording” 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.

Set “Rec Mode” to “Clip Continuous”.

(A P110 [ Rec Mode ] )

Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] to “Clip Continuous”.

The display changes (“STBY” B “STBYC”).

Start recording. (Recording 1)

Press the [REC] button to start recording in Clip Continuous mode.

The display changes (“STBYC” B “RRECC”) and the card slot status indicator lights up in red.

Pause recording.

Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The display changes (“RRECC”

B “STBYC” (yellow text)).

The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.

Memo :

When the [CANCEL] button is pressed while the camera recorder is paused (STBYC), the display changes (“STBYC” (yellow text) B “STBYC” (blinking yellow text) B “STBYC” (white text)), and a “clip” is generated. The card

slot status indicator lights up in green.

Resume recording. (Recording 2)

Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The display changes (“STBYC” (yellow text) B “RRECC”).

The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.

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Specific amount of data

Actual clips recorded to the media

Records number of frames specified in [Rec Frames]

(Padding data)

Normal recording

Paus ePaus ePaus e

Recording resumes

Press [REC]Press [REC]

(Frame Rec stops)(Frame Rec starts)

Press and hold [REC]Press [REC]

Pause recording.

Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The display changes (“RRECC”

B “STBYC” (yellow text)).

The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.

Resume recording. (Recording 3)

Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The display changes (“STBYC” (yellow text) B “RRECC”).

The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.

Press and hold the [REC] button.

Recording stops and the display changes (“RRECC” B “STBYC”). A “clip” is generated.

The card slot status indicator lights up in green.

Press the [REC] button again.

The display changes (“STBYC” B “RRECC”) and the card slot status indicator lights up in red.

A new “clip” is generated from here.

Memo :

The following operations cannot be performed

while recording is paused (STBYC, yellow text).

Clip Review operation

(A P70 [Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)] )

Switching SD card slots

Switching operation mode

(A P18 [Operation Modes] )

Files are split into sizes of 4 GB (or 30 minutes)

regardless of the menu settings. Caution :

Do not remove the SD card during recording

(RRECC, red text) or recording pause

(STBYC, yellow text).

To remove the SD card in the “Clip Continuous”

mode, press the [CANCEL] button, check that

“STBYC” (white text) is displayed and the card

slot status indicator lights up in green before you

remove the card.

When the SD card becomes full during

recording, recording stops and “STOP” is

displayed.

When the [POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch is

turned off during recording or recording pause,

recording stops and power is cut off after a clip

is generated.

Caution :

If the power is cut off due to low battery power, a proper clip may not be generated.

When [Format] in the [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] menu is set to “AVCHD”, Clip Continuous Rec cannot be performed.

(A P109 [ Format ] )

Frame Rec

frames is recorded. The recording can be written to the media as a single clip until it is stopped.

Memo :

Audio will not be recorded.

Until a specified amount of recordings is accumulated, the file cannot 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.

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Specific amount of data

Actual clips recorded to the media

Records number of frames specified in [Rec Frames]

(Padding data)

Normal recording

Paus ePaus ePause

[Rec Interval][Rec Interval]

Recording resumes

(Interval Rec stops)(Interval Rec starts)

Press [REC]Press [REC]

Set [Rec Mode] to “Frame Rec”.

Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] to “Frame Rec”.

(A P110 [ Rec Mode ] )

The display changes (“STBY” B “STBYM”).

Set the number of frames to record in [Rec Frames].

Set using [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] B [Rec Frames].

(A P110 [ Rec Frames ] )

Start recording.

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Press the [REC] button to record only the number of frames specified in [Rec Frames] and pause.

The display changes (“STBYM” B “RRECM” B “STBYM” (yellow text)).

The card slot status indicator lights up in green.

Repeat Frame Rec.

Press the [REC] button again to record only the number of frames specified in [Rec Frames] and pause.

The display changes (“STBYM” B “RRECM” B “STBYM” (yellow text)).

Frame Rec continues until the recording is stopped (step 5).

Press and hold the [REC] button.

The card slot status indicator lights up in green.

Caution :

Do not remove the SD card during recording

(“RRECM”, red text) or recording pause

(“STBYM”, yellow text).

To remove the SD card during Frame Rec, press

the [CANCEL] button, check that “STBYM”

(white text) is displayed and the card slot status

indicator lights up in green before you remove

the card.

When [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [TC

Generator] is set to “Free Run” or “Free

Run(Ext)”, the time code will be recorded in “Rec

Run”.

Audio cannot be recorded. A x mark appears

in the audio level meter display.

(A P117 [Audio Level Meter] )

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 “clip” on the SD card. In this mode, recording and pause are performed repeatedly at the specified time interval. Only the specified number of frames is recorded. The recording can be written to the media as a single clip until it is stopped.

Memo :

Audio will not 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)

Set [Rec Mode] to “Interval Rec”.

Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] to “Interval Rec”.

(A P110 [ Rec Interval ] )

The display changes (“STBY”B“STBYN”).

Set the number of frames to record in [Rec Frames].

Set using [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] B [Rec Frames]. (A P110 [ Rec Frames ] )

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Set the time interval to start recording in [Interval Rec].

Set using [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] B [Rec Interval]. (A P110 [ Rec Interval ] )

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 display changes (“STBYN” B “RRECN” B “STBYN” (red text) B “RRECN” B “STBYN” (red text)).

The card slot status indicator blinks in green.

Press and hold the [REC] button.

The card slot status indicator lights up in green.

The display becomes “STBYN”.

Caution :

Do not remove the SD card during recording

(RRECN, red text) or recording pause (STBYN,

yellow text).

To remove the SD card during Interval Rec,

press the [CANCEL] button, check that “STBYN”

(white text) is displayed and the card slot status

indicator lights up in green before you remove

the card.

When [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [TC

Generator] is set to “Free Run” or “Free

Run(Ext)”, the time code will be recorded in “Rec

Run”.

Audio cannot be recorded. A x mark appears

in the audio level meter display.

(A P117 [Audio Level Meter] )

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Variable Frame Rec

Shooting in this mode allows you to obtain smooth

slow motion or quick motion videos. Using different frame rate settings for recording and playback, videos captured at normal speed can be played back more smoothly than those in low or high speed playback. To enable Variable Frame Rec, the following two settings are required at the same time.

[Record Format] B [Resolution] is set to

“1920x1080” or “1280x720”.

[Record Format] B [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to

“30p(HQ)”, “24p(HQ)”, or “25p(HQ)”.

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Set [Resolution] and [Frame & Bit Rate].

(A P109 [ Resolution ] ) (A P109 [ Frame & Bit Rate ] )

[Resolution]: Set to “1920x1080” or “1280x720”.

[Frame & Bit Rate]: Set to “30p(HQ)”, “24p(HQ)”, or “25p(HQ)”.

Set [Rec Mode] to “Variable Frame”.

(A P110 [ Rec Mode ] ) Set [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] to “Variable Frame”.

Select a recording frame rate from [Frame & Bit Rate].

(A P109 [ Frame & Bit Rate ] ) The selectable frame rates are as shown in the table below.

Memo :

When [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [AE LEVEL SW] is set to “AE LEVEL/VFR”, you can use the cross-shaped button (HI) to select the frame rate during Variable Frame Rec. In modes

other than Variable Frame Rec, the crossshaped button (HI) functions as the AE level setting button.

(A P93 [ AE Level ] )

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)

Caution :

The shooting frame rate cannot be changed during recording. To change the frame rate, stop the recording first and perform the change.

When [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [TC Generator] is set to “Free Run” or “Free Run(Ext)”, the time code will be recorded in “Rec Run”.

Audio cannot be recorded. A x mark appears in the audio level meter display.

(A P117 [Audio Level Meter] )

Resolution Frame & Bit Rate Selectable Shooting Frame Rate

1920x1080 30p(HQ) - 30 27, 25, 24, 22.5, 20, 18, 15, 12, 10,

24p(HQ) 30, 27, 25 24 22.5, 20, 18, 15, 12, 10, 6, 2 25p(HQ) - 25 24, 22.5, 20, 18, 12.5, 10, 6, 2

1280x720 30p(HQ) 60, 54, 50, 48, 45, 40,

36, 32

24p(HQ) 60, 54, 50, 48, 45, 40,

36, 32, 30, 27, 25

25p(HQ) 50, 48, 45, 40, 36, 32 25 24, 22.5, 20, 18, 12.5, 10, 6, 2

Effect during playback Slow motion Standard Quick motion

30 27, 25, 24, 22.5, 20, 18, 15, 12, 10,

24 22.5, 20, 18, 15, 12, 10, 6, 2

6, 2

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Playing Recorded Clips

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To play back clips recorded on SD cards, switch to the Media mode. Press and hold the [MODE] selection button in

Camera mode to enter Media mode. A thumbnail screen of the clips recorded on the SD card is displayed. You can play back the selected clip on the thumbnail screen.

Memo :

When an SD card without any clips is inserted,

“No Clips” is displayed.

Operation Buttons

Use the operation buttons, on the side control panel of the camera recorder or the LCD monitor, to operate the thumbnail screen.

[OIS/2] Button

Switches the selection status of the clip selected by the cursor.

Clips being selected are displayed with check mark.

[LOLUX/3] Button

Enters the action selection screen.

[DISPLAY] Button

Switches between the “Standard Screen” and “Detailed Screen”.

[STATUS] Button

Displays the media information screen.

Thumbnail Screen

“Standard Screen” and “Detailed Screen” are available. Use the [DISPLAY] button to switch between the

screens.

Thumbnails are displayed in order of recording from the oldest to most recent.

Standard screen

Playback

[MENU/THUMB] Button

Displays the menu.

Press this button to close the menu screen during menu display and return to the thumbnail screen.

[CANCEL] (Stop) Button

Cancels settings and returns to the previous screen.

Set (Play) Button

Sets the values and items. (Confirm)

Plays back the selected clip.

Cross-Shaped Button (JKHI)

Moves the cursor.

[FOCUS ASSIST/1] Button

Switches the OK mark of the clip selected by the cursor.

If an OK mark has been appended, it will be deleted. Otherwise, an OK mark will be appended.

SD Card Information

Displays the status of the inserted SD card, selected SD card, write-protect switch, and the need for restoring.

Use the [SLOT A/B] switch to switch slots. Clips in slot A and B cannot be displayed at

the same time.

W z:Write-protect switch of the SD card

in slot A is set.

SD card in slot B needs to be

restored or formatted, or is an unsupported SD card.

Clip Mark

Displays the clip information (properties).

OK Mark

Clip is appended with OK mark.

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Memo :

A B

Clips appended with OK marks cannot be

deleted on the camera recorder.

When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record

Set] B [Record Format] B [Format] is set to

“AVCHD”, the OK mark indicates that the clip is

protected.

(A P109 [ Format ] )

Continued From Mark

This mark indicates that the current clip is continued from another SD card when recording is divided and made on several SD cards.

Uneditable Mark

This mark indicates that an OK mark cannot

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be appended to or deleted from the clip, and the clip cannot be deleted.

When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [Format] is set to “AVCHD”, clips that are not recorded on this camera recorder cannot be edited.

Continue Mark

This mark indicates that recording of the current clip is continued to another SD card when recording is divided and made on several SD cards.

Check Mark

A green check mark is displayed when the clip is selected.

Magenta and gray check marks are displayed in multiple selection mode.

A P87 [Selecting and Performing

( Operations on Multiple Clips] )

Cursor

Clip to be worked on. Use the cross-shaped button (JKHI) to move the cursor.

Thumbnail Substitution Display

A clip with corrupted management information. It cannot be played back even if you press the Set (Play) 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 Set (Play) button.

Memo :

Depends on the [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Record Format] B [System], [Resolution] and [Frame & Bit Rate] settings.

(A P109 [ System ] ) (A P109 [ Frame & Bit Rate ] )

When [Record Format] B [Format] is set to “AVCHD”, you may not be able to play back files recorded on a camera recorder other than the

GY-HM600 and GY-HM650 series. If the file cannot be played back, the above thumbnail substitution display 2 is displayed.

Clip Name

The file name (clip number) of the selected clip is displayed.

Operation Guide

Displays a guide for the current operation buttons.

The action selection screen is displayed when the User 3 ([LOLUX/3]) button is

pressed.

(A P83 [Actions] )

Recording Start Time

Displays the recording start time of the clip.

Memo :

Data/time display depends on the [LCD/VF] B [Display Settings] B [Date Style]/[Time Style] settings in the [Main Menu] screen.

(A P104 [ Date Style ] ) (A P104 [ Time Style ] )

Scroll Bar

Indicates the scroll position.

Black space below the scroll bar (white) indicates that there are more pages.

When the scroll bar (white) is at the bottom, this indicates the last page.

Remaining Battery Power

(A P30 [Power Status Display] )

Number of Clips

If none of the clips are selected, the “running number/total number of clips” of the clip to be displayed appears.

Even if only one clip is selected, the number of selected clips in the current slot is displayed.

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Detailed screen

* Items that are common with the Standard screen

will not be described. Refer to “[Standard screen] P 81”.

Thumbnail

Thumbnail of the clip selected by the cursor. Use the cross-shaped button (HI) to move the cursor.

Scroll Mark (DE)

If there are previous clips, D appears on the left.

If there are more clips, E appears on the right.

The marks will not be displayed if there are no clips before and after the current clip.

Metadata

Metadata of the clip pointed by the cursor. You can use the cross-shaped button (JK) to scroll.

Actions

The action selection screen is displayed when the User 3 ([LOLUX/3]) button is pressed.

You can perform the following operations.

Item Description Select All Clips Selects all clips. Select OK

Marked Select Range Specifies the range when

Deselect All Clears all clip selections. Add OK Mark Appends an OK mark.

Delete OK Mark Deletes the OK mark.

Delete Clips Deletes clip. However, clips with

Selects all clips appended with OK mark.

selecting multiple clips.

(A P87 [Selecting Multiple Clips Randomly] )

This Clip: Appends an OK mark to the clip pointed by the cursor.

Selected Clips: Appends an OK mark to the clips selected (appended with check mark).

All Clips: Appends an OK mark to all clips.

This Clip: Deletes the OK mark of the clip pointed by the cursor.

Selected Clips: Deletes the OK mark of the clips selected (appended with check mark).

All Clips: Deletes the OK mark of all clips.

OK mark cannot be deleted.

This Clip: Deletes the clip pointed by the cursor.

Selected Clips: Deletes the clips selected (appended with check mark).

All Clips: Deletes all clips.

Playback

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Memo :

AE LEVEL

MENU/THUMB

CANCEL

The object of action is the clip of the current slot being displayed.

[Selected Clips] cannot be performed if there are no selected (appended with check mark) clips.

[This Clip] cannot be performed if there are more than one selected (appended with check mark)

clips.

If the write-protect switch of an SD card is set, OK mark cannot be appended or deleted, and the clips cannot be deleted.

Playback

Playing back

Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to play back.

IW Button

Plays back/pauses the clip pointed by the cursor.

You can press the cross-shaped button (HI) to perform frame-by-frame forward playback during pause mode.

S/T Button

Skips in the reverse or forward direction. O/N Button During Playback: Fast forwards in the reverse or forward direction. While paused: Frame-by-frame playback in the reverse or forward direction.

o Button

Stops playback.

In the thumbnail screen, move the cursor to the clip to be played back.

Move the cursor to the clip to be played back using the cross-shaped button (JKH I).

Press the playback/pause button.

Playback of the selected clip starts.

Audio Output during Playback

You can confirm the playback sound from the monitor speaker, or the headphone connected to the [x] terminal. When a headphone is connected to the [x] terminal, sound cannot be output from the monitor speaker.

(A P131 [Connecting the Headphone] )

Adjust the volume of the monitor speaker and headphone using the [MONITOR +/-] volume

adjustment button on the LCD monitor section of the camera recorder.

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Time code or user’s bit recorded on an SD card can be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

Memo :

The time code is also superimposed on the video signal output from the [HD/SD SDI] output

terminal.

User’s bit output from the [HD/SD SDI] output terminal is used as a flag to determine valid

video signals. Therefore, accurate values will not be output.

If a section without time code is played back, the time code will stop. However, playback will continue.

Displaying Information during Shooting

During playback, pressing the [DISPLAY] button shows the display screen.

Pressing the [AE LOCK/4] button switches the display information during shooting between no

display, camera information display, and GPS display.

The GPS display displays information on the recording location of the video being played back only when GPS information has been recorded. The local date/time is displayed.

Camera information display displays only information of Gain, Iris, Shutter and White Balance that have been recorded.

Deleting Clips

Delete clip.

Memo :

Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the camera recorder.

Read-only clips can be deleted on a PC.

Deleting One Clip

Delete the clip (one clip) pointed by the cursor in [Delete Clips] B [This Clip] in the menu.

Memo :

Clips with OK mark cannot be deleted.

Playback

Memo :

This camera recorder does not come with GPS function.

During Thumbnail Screen

Move the cursor to the clip to be deleted.

Move the cursor to the clip to be deleted using the cross-shaped button (JKH I).

Press the [LOLUX/3] button.

The action selection screen is displayed.

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Select [Delete Clips] B [This Clip] and press the Set button (R).

A screen to confirm deletion appears.

Select [Delete] using the cross-shaped button (JK), and press the Set button (R).

Deleting starts.

Playback

Appending/Deleting OK Mark

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.

During Thumbnail Screen

Press the [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button.

If the clip does not have an OK mark, an OK mark will be appended.

If the clip is appended with an OK mark, the OK mark will be deleted.

Selecting and Deleting Multiple Clips

To select and delete multiple clips, refer to “[Selecting and Performing Operations on Multiple

Clips] P 87”.

Deleting All Clips

Delete all clips that are displayed.

Press the [LOLUX/3] button.

The action selection screen is displayed.

Select [Delete Clips] B [All Clips].

A screen to confirm deletion appears.

Select [Delete] and press the Set button (R).

Deleting starts.

Memo :

The time taken to delete clips depends on the number of clips to be deleted.

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OK Mark

Press [FOCUS ASSIST/1] button during clip playback.

If the clip does not have an OK mark, an OK mark will be appended.

If the clip is appended with an OK mark, the OK mark will be deleted.

Memo :

The clip pauses when an OK mark is appended or deleted during playback.

Appending/Deleting OK Mark of Multiple Clips

To select and append/delete OK mark for multiple clips, refer to “[Selecting and Performing Operations on Multiple Clips] P 87”.

Selecting and Performing Operations on Multiple Clips

Multiple clips can be selected during thumbnail screen or playback screen display.

After selecting multiple clips, perform appending/deleting of OK mark, deleting of clips using the action selection screen.

After selecting multiple clips, the selections will be canceled by the following operations.

When [Deselect All] in the action menu is selected

When exiting Media mode from the thumbnail screen

When removing the SD card

When switching the slot in use

Selecting Multiple Clips Randomly

Move the cursor to a clip without check mark and press the [OIS/2] button.

A green check mark appears on the clip.

Repeat Step 1 to select multiple clips.

Multiple clips can be selected.

Press the [LOLUX/3] button while the multiple clips are selected.

Appends OK mark together: [Add OK Mark] B [Selected Clips]

Deletes OK mark together: [Delete OK Mark] B [Selected Clips]

Deletes selected clips together: [Delete Clips] B [Selected Clips]

Memo :

Selecting clips appended with check mark and pressing the [OIS/2] button will cancel the

selection.

If the operation is performed on multiple clips at the same time, a progress bar appears. You can stop the operation by pressing the Set button (R) while the operation is in progress. However, it is not possible to undo operations that are completed.

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Selecting Multiple Clips Consecutively

Press the [LOLUX/3] button.

Select “Select Range” in the action selection screen, and press the Set button

(R).

Move the cursor to the beginning (or end)

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of the range for multiple selection, and press the Set button (R).

Move the cursor to the other end of the range.

Magenta check marks appear on the clips within the range. (Including clips that were already selected.)

Gray check marks appear on selected clips that are outside the range.

Press the Set button (R) to confirm the range.

The check marks change from magenta to green.

Pressing the [LOLUX/3] button while the multiple clips are selected displays the

action selection screen. The following operations can be performed.

Appends OK mark together: [Add OK Mark] B [Selected Clips]

Deletes OK mark together: [Delete OK Mark] B [Selected Clips]

Deletes selected clips together: [Delete Clips] B [Selected Clips]

Memo :

Selecting clips appended with check mark and pressing the [OIS/2] button will cancel the

selection.

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Basic Operations in Menu

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Screen

Press the [MENU/THUMB] button on the side control panel of the camera recorder or on the

LCD monitor 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 P112 [Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu)] )

The operating procedures and main screen displays are the same for both menus.

The menu screen can also be displayed on external monitors connected to the video signal output terminal.

(A P105 [ Display On TV ] )

Operation Buttons

Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder or the buttons on the LCD monitor to operate the menu.

[MENU/THUMB] Button

Displays the menu screen. The [Main Menu] screen is displayed by default.

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.

[CANCEL] Button

Cancels settings and returns to the previous screen.

Set Button (R)

Sets the values and items.

Cross-shaped Button (JKH I)

: Moves the cursor upward.

: Moves the cursor downward.

: Moves back to the previous item.

: Moves forward to the next item.

[FOCUS ASSIST/1] Button

Adds the selected menu or submenu item to the [Favorites Menu].

(A P112 [Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items (Favorites Menu)] )

[OIS/2] Button

Resets settings in the [TC Preset] or [UB Preset] setting screen. This button is disabled in other screens.

[DISPLAY] Button

Switches between the [Main Menu] and [Favorites Menu] screens.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

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Display and Description of the Menu

Screen

Selecting Menu Items

Cursor

Indicates the selected item. Use the crossshaped button (JK) to move the cursor

Menu Item

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Displays the names of the menu item and sub-menu.

Menu items with [...] after them indicates that there is a sub-menu to access.

Fixed Item

Items that cannot be changed are displayed in gray and cannot be selected.

Operation Guide

Guide for the current operation buttons.

Setting Value

Setting values for the menu items. For menus with sub-menus, values are not displayed.

Scroll Bar

Indicates the scroll position.

Header

Indicates the current menu type with the line color.

Blue : [Main Menu] Screen Green : [Favorites Menu] (Operation

screen)

Magenta : [Favorites Menu] (Editing screen)

Remaining Battery Power

(A P30 [Power Status Display] )

Memo :

If the supplied battery (or equivalent battery sold separately) is not used, the battery mark which indicates the battery level may not appear.

Changing Setting Values

Menu Item to Change

Menu item to be changed. A list of setting values F appears in a pop-up.

Operation Guide

Guide for the current operation buttons.

Setting Values Before Change

Setting values before changing. The background of the item is displayed in blue.

Scroll Bar

Indicates the scroll position.

Cursor

Indicates the selected item. Use the crossshaped button (JK) to move the cursor

List of Setting Values

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.

Menu Title

Title of the currently displayed menu.

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Text Input with Software Keyboard

Use the software keyboard to enter the [Scene File]/[Picture File] subname and [Clip Name Prefix].

[Scene File]/[Picture File]

(A P126 [Configuring Setup Files] )

[Clip Name Prefix]

(A P111 [ Clip Name Prefix ] )

Key Cursor

Indicates the currently selected character or item. Use the cross-shaped button (JKHI) to move the cursor.

Confirmation Buttons

Select [Set]/[Store] and press the Set button (R) to confirm the title.

Select [Cancel] and press the Set button (R) on the side control panel of the camera

recorder to abort character input and return to the previous screen.

[SP] Space Key

Select [SP] and press the Set button (R) on the side control panel of the camera recorder to

enter a space at the current position of the character cursor B.

[3 ] Backspace Key

Select [3 ] and press the Set button (R) on the side control panel of the camera recorder to delete the character on the left of the character cursor B.

Arrow Keys

Moves the position of the character cursor B.

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Character Entry Field

Field for entering the title.

You can enter up to 8 characters for the [Scene File]/[Picture File] subname or up to

4 characters for the [Clip Name Prefix].

Character Cursor

Select a character using the key cursor D, and press the Set button (R) 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

Character Keys

Use the cross-shaped button (JKHI) to move the key cursor D to the character you want to enter.

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Menu Screen Hierarchical

Reset Process

Reverse Picture

Color Gain

Adjust...

Color Matrix

White Balance...

WDR

Gamma

White Clip

Knee

Black Toe

Master Black

Adjust...

Detail

Camera Process...

User Switch Set...

AE LEVEL SW

Handle Zoom Speed

GAIN H

GAIN M

GAIN L

Smooth Trans

EEI Limit

Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE)

Auto Iris Limit (OPEN)

ALC Limit

AE Speed

AE Level

Shutter

Flicker Correction

OIS

Bars

Camera Function...

Main Menu...

Shooting Mode

AF Assist

Flash Band Correction

System Information

Time Zone

Date/Time

Reset All

Tally Lamp

Auto Power Off

Setup File...

Media...

Record Set...

System...

Audio Set...

Video Set...

A/V Set...

LCD Mirror

LCD Backlight

LCD Contrast

VF Contrast

VF Bright

VF Color

LCD + VF

Display Settings...

Marker Settings...

Shooting Assist...

LCD/VF...

Drop Frame

UB Preset

TC Preset

TC Generator

TC/UB...

Chart

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Memo :

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.

Setting value with the R mark is the factory default.

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Camera Function Menu

Menu screen for specifying operation settings during shooting.

This item can only be selected in the Camera

mode.

Bars

For setting whether to output color bars. [Setting Values: On, ROff]

Memo :

The audio test signals (1 kHz) can be output simultaneously with the color bar output.

(A P107 [ Test Tone ] )

OIS

For setting whether to enable image stabilizer. When “On” is selected, set the Level.

[Setting Values: On, ROff]

Level

For setting the level of the image stabilizer. [Setting Values: High, RNormal]

Memo :

When “High” is selected, correcting severe camera shake may cause the area surrounding

the image to darken.

Flicker Correction

For setting whether to adjust image flicker that occurs under a fluorescent light. [Setting Values: On, ROff]

Flash Band Correction

For reducing the condition of the flash band phenomenon, which creates an unnatural image with a part of it brightly lit, such as by the camera flash of another still camera. [Setting Values: On, ROff]

Caution :

Flash band correction function is not available in any of the following cases.

When [Rec Mode] is set to “Variable Frame”

When [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to “24p(HQ)”

When in the Automatic Shutter mode or when the shutter is turned on in the Manual Shutter mode

(A P53 [Manual Shutter Mode (Manual Shutter Switching)] )

[Flash Band Correction] operates when the luminance of the screen varies widely, with or

without flash light. However, depending on the shooting condition, the flash band correction may not be fully effective even if there are flash lights.

The following symptoms may occur under flash light, but these are not malfunctions due to flash band correction.

Moving object appears to be stationary momentarily.

A horizontal line appears on the image.

The [Flash Band Correction] function will be set to “Off” if the camera recorder switches from the Camera mode to another mode, or when the

[POWER ON/OFF(CHG)] switch is set to “OFF(CHG)”.

Shutter

For specifying shutter-related settings. Use this item to set to “Step” (fixed value) or

“Variable” when operating with the cross-shaped button (JK) on the right side.

Variable: Sets to variable scan. Use this setting such as when shooting a PC monitor.

Step: Sets to step shutter, which switches the shutter speed by a fixed value.

[Setting Values: Variable, RStep]

AE Level

For setting the convergence level during AE (Auto Exposure). This can also be adjusted using the cross-shaped button (HI) on the right side. [Setting Values: -6 to +6 (R0)]

AE Speed

For setting the convergence speed during AE (Auto Exposure). [Setting Values: RFast, Middle, Slow]

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

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ALC Limit

For setting the maximum gain value of “ALC”, which electrically boosts the sensitivity level

according to the brightness automatically. [Setting Values: 24dB, R18dB, 12dB, 6dB]

Auto Iris Limit (OPEN)

For setting the limit value of the OPEN end when auto iris is enabled. [Setting Values: F5.6, F4, F2.8, F2, RF1.6]

Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE)

For setting the limit value of the CLOSE end when auto iris is enabled. [Setting Values: F11, RF8, F5.6]

EEI Limit

For setting the shutter speed control range when EEI is enabled. [Setting Values: 4F-stop, R3F-stop, 2F-stop]

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Smooth Trans

For setting the shock reduction function, which slows down the sudden change when switching with the [GAIN] or [WHT BAL] selection switch.

[Setting Values: Fast, Middle, Slow, ROff]

Memo :

However, this function is disabled when the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to “ON”, or when

switching the gain selection switch that was set to “ALC”.

GAIN L/GAIN M/GAIN H

For setting the gain value of each position on the [GAIN] selection switch.

This is fixed at “ALC” when the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to “ON”. [Setting Values: 24dB, 21dB, 18dB, 15dB, 12dB,

9dB, 6dB, 3dB, 0dB, -3dB, -6dB] (Default values GAIN L: 0dB, GAIN M: 6dB, GAIN H: 12dB)

Memo :

When [Shooting Mode] is set to “Standard”, “-3dB” and “-6dB” cannot be selected.

(A P98 [ Shooting Mode ] )

AE LEVEL SW

For specifying the operation of the cross-shaped button (HI) on the right side.

AE LEVEL/VFR: Sets the number of frames during Variable Frame Rec, and operates as the AE level setting button in other cases.

(A P80 [Variable Frame Rec] )

AE Level: Operates as the AE level setting button at all times.

Disable:

Disables the button. [Setting Values: AE LEVEL/VFR, RAE Level, Disable]

Handle Zoom Speed

This function allows you to set the zoom speed of the zoom lever at the handle when the [ZOOM FIX/

VAR/OFF] switch is set to “FIX”. [Setting Values: 1 to 8 (R 5)]

AF Assist

For setting whether to allow temporary manual focus adjustment by turning the focus ring in the AF mode. [Setting Values: On, ROff]

Memo :

This setting is effective only when the [FOCUS]

switch is set to “AUTO”.

The manual focus adjustment mode is

temporarily activated by turning the focus ring in

the AF mode. If the focus ring is not operated for

a certain time, the camera recorder returns to the

AF mode.

User Switch Set...

For specifying user button related settings.

(A P95 [User Switch Set Item] )

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User Switch Set Item

USER1 - USER7, LCD KEY▲/LCD KEY▶/LCD KEY▼/LCD KEY◀

By assigning one of the following functions to each of the [FOCUS ASSIST/1], [OIS/2], [LOLUX/3], [AE

LOCK/4], [ZEBRA/5], [MARKER/6], [C.REVIEW/7] buttons or the cross-shaped buttons on the LCD

monitor, 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. [Setting Values: None, Zebra, Marker, Bars, Focus Assist, OIS, Flash Band, LCD Backlight, Lolux, AE Lock, Spot Meter, Face Detect, OK Mark, Clip Cutter Trig, Backup Trig, Clip Review, Load Picture

File, White Balance, Preset Zoom1, Preset Zoom2,

Preset Zoom3]

Lolux

To increase the sensitivity when in dim surroundings, set a value in the Lolux mode. [Setting Values: 36dB, R30dB]

Clip Review

For specifying the operation when any of the [USER1]-[USER7], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶],

[LCD KEY▼], or [LCD KEY◀] items is set to “Clip Review”.

Last 5sec: Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the ending.

Top 5sec: Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the beginning.

Clip: Views the entire clip.

[Setting Values: RLast 5sec, Top 5sec, Clip]

Memo :

This item is selectable when any of the [USER1][USER7], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶], [LCD KEY▼], [LCD KEY◀] items is set to “Clip Review”.

Spot Meter

For specifying the operation when any of the [USER1]-[USER7], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶],

[LCD KEY▼], or [LCD KEY◀] items is set to “Spot Meter”.

(A P68 [Setting Spot Meter] )

Max & Min:

Displays the brightest and darkest areas of the

image.

Max:

Displays the brightest area of the image.

Min:

Displays the darkest area of the image.

Manual:

Displays the image brightness at a specified

position. [Setting Values: RMax & Min, Max, Min, Manual]

Face Detect

For specifying the operation when any of the [USER1]-[USER7], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶],

[LCD KEY▼], or [LCD KEY◀] items is set to “Face Detect”. Select the control to track results of face detection.

AF&AE:

Sets auto focus and exposure control for the

face that is being tracked.

AF:

Sets auto focus for the face that is being tracked. [Setting Values: RAF&AE, AF]

Memo :

When “AF” is specified, this function will be

activated only when the [FOCUS] switch is set

to “Auto”.

When “AF&AE” is specified, this function will be

activated only when the [FOCUS] switch is set

to “Auto”, or when one or more of the items

(Gain, Iris and Shutter) is set to Auto mode.

Sensitivity

For setting the level of ease of face detection. [Setting Values: Low, Middle, RHigh]

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Hysteresis

For setting the margin to maintain status when the face that is being tracked is lost. Set to “Fast” to select another object immediately

if the face on the screen is lost. Set to “Slow” to operate at the same position for

some time even if the face on the screen is lost. [Setting Values: Fast, RMiddle, Slow]

AE Lock

For specifying the operation when any of the [USER1]-[USER7], [LCD KEY▲], [LCD KEY▶],

[LCD KEY▼], or [LCD KEY◀] items is set to “AE Lock”.

AE: Use this feature to fix a value to the Auto function of Gain, Iris, or Shutter when the user button that is assigned “AE Lock” is pressed.

AE/WB: Use this feature to fix a value to White Balance and the Auto function of Gain, Iris, or Shutter

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when the user button that is assigned “AE Lock” is pressed.

[Setting Values: RAE, AE/WB]

Memo :

This feature only works when Iris, Shutter or Gain is set to Auto mode.

“AE Lock” is canceled when the button assigned with “AE Lock” is pressed, or when any of the functions that can be locked is operated

regardless of Manual/Auto mode.

Preset Zoom Speed

For setting the speed to shift to the preset zoom position that is assigned to a user button. [Setting Values: 1 to 127 (R 64)]

Camera Process Menu

Menu screen for adjusting the quality of camera images. This item cannot be selected in the Media mode.

Detail

For adjusting the contour (detail) enhancement level. Increasing the value increases the sharpness of the contour. [Setting Values: -10 to +10, Off (R0)]

Adjust...

For specifying the detailed settings of the contour (detail).

(A P99 [Detail/Adjust Item] )

Memo :

This item cannot be selected when [Detail] is set

to “Off”.

Master Black

For adjusting the pedestal level (master black) that serves as the reference black. Increasing the value increases the pedestal. [Setting Values: -50 to +50 (R -3)]

Black Toe

Process the dark areas according to the balance of bright and dark areas in the image to adjust the overall balance of contrast. For altering the gain of dark areas. Adjust this item according to the condition of the captured video signals.

Stretch:

Increases the gain of dark areas in an image to

stretch the signals of these areas only, thereby

showing the contrast between bright and dark

areas more clearly.

Specify the amount of stretch with [Stretch

Level].

Normal:

Normal condition.

Compress:

Compresses the gain of dark areas to increase

the contrast when the entire image appears

bright and contrast is weak. Specify the

compression amount with [Compress Level]. [Setting Values: Stretch, RNormal, Compress]

Memo :

When [WDR] is set to other than “Off”, this item

appears as “---” and cannot be selected.

Stretch Level

Stretch amount increases when a larger value is specified. [Setting Values: 1 to 5 (R 3)]

Memo :

This item is displayed only when [Black Toe] is

set to “Stretch”. Otherwise, this item appears as

“---” and cannot be selected.

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Compress Level

Compression amount increases when a larger value is specified. [Setting Values: 1 to 5 (R 3)]

Memo :

This item is displayed only when [Black Toe] is set to “Compress”. Otherwise, this item appears as “---” and cannot be selected.

Knee

For specifying the “Knee” 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 “Manual”

and adjust the knee point (starting point of knee

operation) manually.

Manual: Enables manual adjustment of knee point using [Level].

Auto: Adjusts the knee point automatically according to the luminance level.

[Setting Values: Manual, RAuto]

Memo :

When [WDR] is set to other than “Off”, this item appears as “---” and cannot be selected.

Level

For setting the starting point (knee point) of knee

compression when [Knee] is set to “Manual”.

[Setting Values: R100%, 95%, 90%, 85%]

Memo :

When [Knee] is set to other than “Auto”, or [WDR] is set to other than “Off”, this item appears as “---” and cannot be selected.

Sensitivity

For setting the response speed of the “Knee”

operation when [Knee] is set to “Auto”.

Set to “Slow” when shooting an object under a

condition where there is drastic change in the light intensity. [Setting Values: RFast, Middle, Slow]

Memo :

When [Knee] is set to “Manual”, or [WDR] is set to other than “Off”, this item appears as “---” and cannot be selected.

White Clip

For setting the point to apply white clip for input video signals with a high luminance level.

108%: Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 108 %.

100%: Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 100 %. Even when this item is set to “108%”, it switches automatically to

“100%” if the screen appears too white. Set to this value when the system in use limits Y output

signals within 100 %.

[Setting Values: R108%, 100%]

Memo :

When [WDR] is set to other than “Off”, this item appears as “108%” and cannot be selected.

Gamma

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.

[Setting Values: Cinema, RStandard]

Memo :

When [WDR] is set to other than “Off”, this item appears as “---” and cannot be selected.

Gamma Level

This item can be specified separately when [Gamma] is set to “Standard” or “Cinema”.

Increase the number: Enhances the gradation of black. However, the gradation of bright areas deteriorates.

Decrease the number: Enhances the gradation of bright areas. However, the gradation of black deteriorates.

[Setting Values: -5 to +5 (R 0)]

WDR

For setting the WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) function. When shooting object with wide dynamic range due to backlight conditions, this function compresses the dynamic range while maintaining image contrast through providing gradation compensation to the input video signals.

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Strong: Enhances the effect of gradation compensation for object with wide dynamic range due to outdoor or strong backlight conditions.

Natural: Normal setting for wide dynamic range.

Weak: Reduces the effect of gradation compensation compared to the normal setting.

Off: Sets the wide dynamic range function to “Off”.

[Setting Values: Strong, Natural, Weak, ROff]

Memo :

When [WDR] is set to other than “Off”, [Black Toe], [Knee], [Gamma] and [White Clip] cannot be selected.

White Balance...

Menu for adjusting white balance.

(A P100 [White Balance Item] )

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

* For details, refer to “[Adjusting the White

Balance] P 55”.

Color Matrix

For setting the color matrix.

Cinema Subdued: Sets to a subdued color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics of movies.

Cinema Vivid: Sets to a vivid color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics of movies.

Standard: Sets to a standard color matrix.

Off:

Sets the color matrix function to Off. [Setting Values: Cinema Subdued, Cinema Vivid, RStandard, Off]

Adjust

This item is used to adjust [Color Matrix] to a color according to the user’s preference.

This item is used to adjust [Color Matrix] to a

color according to the user’s preference.

The saturation, hue and brightness of the

primary and complementary colors (6 colors in

total) can be set individually.

The adjusted values of “Standard”, “Cinema

Vivid”, and “Cinema Subdued” in [Color Matrix]

can be stored individually.

(A P125 [Adjusting Color Matrix] )

[Setting range for Lightness/Saturation: -10 to +10]

(roughly ± 10 %) [Setting range for Hue: -5 to +5] (roughly ± 5°)

Memo :

This item cannot be selected when [Color

Matrix] is set to “Off”.

Color Gain

For adjusting the video signal color level. Increasing the value deepens the color. [Setting Values: -50 to +15, Off (R0)]

Memo :

Images are displayed in black-and-white when this is set to “Off”.

Reverse Picture

For recording images correctly by setting this item to “Rotate” when the lens image appears upside

down or laterally inverted.

Rotate: Enables horizontal/vertical inversion of the image.

Off: Disables horizontal/vertical inversion of the image.

[Setting Values: Rotate, ROff]

Shooting Mode

For switching the settings for image recording on the camera.

Standard: Normal shooting mode. This setting is suitable for shooting low-noise image quality. Use this mode in well lit places.

Extended: High sensitivity shooting mode. This setting enables recording in various brightness conditions. Use this mode in places where the lighting is difficult to control and the brightness is insufficient.

[Setting Values:

Reset Process

Restores all items in the [Camera Process] menu to their default settings.

RStandard, Extended]

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Detail/Adjust Item

V/H Balance

For setting the H/V balance to enhance contour (detail) in the horizontal (H) or vertical (V) direction.

H+1 to H+4:

Increasing the value enhances contour in the

horizontal direction.

V+1 to V+4:

Increasing the value enhances contour in the

vertical direction. [Setting Values: H+1 to H+4, RNormal, V+1 to V+4]

Memo :

When [System] under [Record Format] is set to

“SD”, this item is fixed at “Normal”.

H Frequency

For specifying the correction frequency of the horizontal contour. Set this according to the object.

High:

Emphasizes the high frequency range. Use this

when shooting objects with fine patterns.

Middle:

Emphasizes the intermediate frequency range.

Low:

Emphasizes the low frequency range. Use this

when shooting objects with large patterns. [Setting Values: High, RMiddle, Low]

Memo :

When [System] under [Record Format] is set to

“SD”, this item is fixed at “Low”.

V Frequency

For specifying the correction frequency of the vertical contour. Set this according to the object.

Low: Emphasizes the low frequency range.

Middle: Emphasizes the intermediate frequency range.

High: Emphasizes the high frequency range.

[Setting Values: Low, RMiddle, High]

Memo :

When [System] under [Record Format] is set to “SD”, this item is fixed at “Low”.

(A P109 [ Record Format ] )

“High” cannot be selected under the following settings.

When [Resolution] is set to “1920x1080”, and [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to “60i(HQ)” or “50i(HQ)”.

When [Resolution] is set to “1440x1080”, and [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to “60i(HQ)”, “50i(HQ)”, “60i(SP)” or “50i(SP)”.

Skin Detail

For turning On/Off the Skin Detail function, which is used to adjust the contour correction effect of the colors captured. Select “On” to soften the detail at areas where skin

tone is detected. [Setting Values: On, ROff]

Level

For setting the level of contour correction (degree of softening) using the Skin Detail function. Decreasing the value increases the level of contour correction (degree of softening). [Setting Values: -1, R -2, -3]

Range

For adjusting the range of skin tone to trigger the Skin Detail function. Increasing the value increases the range. [Setting Values: -5 to +5 (R0)]

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White Balance Item

Preset Temp.

For setting the color temperature when the [WHT BAL] switch is set to “PRESET”. For details, refer to “[Adjusting the White

Balance] P 55”.

Alternative Temp.

For setting the alternative color temperature in the Preset mode. When the [WHT BAL] switch is set to “PRESET”,

pressing the [y] button each time switches the color temperature setting in the Preset mode. ([Preset Temp.] 1 [Alternative Temp.])

For details, refer to “[Adjusting the White Balance] P 55”.

AWB Paint

For adjusting the R (red)/B (blue) component in the

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AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. For details, refer to “[Adjusting the White Balance] P 55”.

Increase the number:

Strengthens the red/blue.

Decrease the number:

Weakens the red/blue. [Setting Values: -32 to +32 (R 0)]

Memo :

This item is selectable when the [WHT BAL]

switch on the right of the camera recorder is set

to “A” or “B”. When “PRESET” is set, this item

appears as “---” and cannot be selected.

Different values can be specified for “A” and “B”.

After the [y] (Auto White Balance) button is

pressed to readjust the white balance while

[Clear Paint After AWB] is set to “On”, R and B

values switch automatically to “0”.

Clear Paint After AWB

For specifying whether to clear the [AWB Paint] (R value and B value) settings after executing AWB

(Auto White Balance).

On:

Sets the [AWB Paint] (R value and B value)

settings to “0” after executing AWB (Auto White

Balance).

Off: Does not change the [AWB Paint] (R value and

B value) settings after executing AWB (Auto White Balance).

[Setting Values: ROn, Off]

FAW Paint

For adjusting the R (red)/B (blue) component during FAW (Full Auto White Balance) mode.

Increase the number: Strengthens the red/blue.

Decrease the number: Weakens the red/blue.

[Setting Values: -32 to +32 (R 0)]

TC/UB Menu

Menu screen for setting time code and user’s bit. This item cannot be selected in the Media mode, or during recording.

TC Generator

For setting the operation of the time code.

Free Run(Ext): External time code input will be synchronized with this and the time code will be recorded.

Free Run: The time code operates in the run mode at all times regardless of the recording status. It continues to run even when the power of the camera recorder is turned off.

Rec Run: The time code operates in the run mode during recording. It continues to run in the order of the recorded clips as long as the SD card is not replaced. If the SD 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.

Regen: The time code operates in the run mode during recording. When the SD 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. [Setting Values: Free Run(Ext), Free Run, RRec Run, Regen]

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JVC GY HM600E, HM600U Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Precautions

Introduction

Contents

Main Features

Precautions for Proper Use

Operation Modes

Names of Parts

Side Control Panel

SD Slot

Rear Terminal

LCD Monitor

Lens Section

Basic System Diagram

Adjusting the Grip Belt

Attaching an External Microphone

Attaching the Tripod

Attaching the Large Eyecup

Preparations

Opening/Closing the Lens Cover

Attaching/Detaching the Hood

Power Supply

Using a Battery Pack

Using AC Power (DC IN Power)

Power Status Display

Turning On/Off the Power

Initial Settings

Display Screen

Status Screen

USB Mode Screen

Warning Display

Adjusting the LCD Monitor

Adjusting the Viewfinder

Assigning Functions to User Buttons

Tally Lamp

SD Card

Usable Cards

Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards

Restoring the SD Card

Clips Recorded to SD Cards

Shooting

Selecting System Definition, File Format and Video Format

Zoom Operation

Focus Operation

Adjusting the Brightness

Adjusting the Iris

Setting the Gain

Setting the ND Filter

Adjusting the White Balance

Using the Image Stabilizer

Audio Recording

Time Code and User’s Bit

Setting Time Code Generator

Synchronizing Time Code on Another Camera

Setting Zebra Pattern

Setting Spot Meter

Dual Rec

Backup Rec

Special Recording

Pre Rec

Clip Continuous Rec

Frame Rec

Interval Rec

Variable Frame Rec

Playing Recorded Clips

Thumbnail Screen

Playback

Actions

Playing back

Deleting Clips

Appending/Deleting OK Mark

Selecting and Performing Operations on Multiple Clips

Selecting Multiple Clips Randomly

Selecting Multiple Clips Consecutively

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Text Input with Software Keyboard

Camera Function Menu