JVC HM700U - Camcorder - 1080p, GY-HM700U, GY-HM700CHU, GY-HM700E, GY-HM700CHE Instruction Manual

HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
GY-HM700U GY-HM700CHU GY-HM700E GY-HM700CHE
* The illustration shows the GY-HM700E with the supplied viewfinder, microphone and lens attached. * GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700CHE does not come with a lens.
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. GY-HM700U/GY-HM700CHU Serial No.
Please read the following before getting started:
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.
In this manual, each model number is described without the last letter (U/E) which means the shipping destination. (U: for USA and Canada, E: for Europe)
Only “U”models (GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U) have been evaluated by UL.
LST0904-001A

Introduction

FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read all of theseinstructions.
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Save theseinstructions for later use.
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All warnings on the product and in the operating instructionsshould be adhered to.
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Unplug thisappliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
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cleaners.Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they maycausehazards.
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Do not use thisappliance nearwater - for example, near abathtub,washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,ina wet
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basement, or near aswimming pool, etc. Do not place thisappliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance mayfall,
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causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manu mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces maycause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Slotsand openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of
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the appliance and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openingsshould never be blocked byplacing the appliance on abed, sofa,rug, or other similar surface. Thisappliance should never beplaced near or over a radiator or heat regi Thisappliance should not beplaced in abuilt-in installation such asabookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.
Thisappliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If youare not sure
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of the type of power supplied to your home, consult yourdealer or local power company. For appliance designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods
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of time, unplug it form the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate thisappliance where the cord will be abused by persons
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walking on it.
Follow all warningsand instructions marked on the appliance.
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Do not overloadwall outletsand extension cordsasthis canresult in fire or electric shock.
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Never pushobjects of any kind into thisappliance through cabinet slotsasthey maytouch dangerous voltage points or
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short outparts thatcould result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.
Do not attempt to service thisappliance yourself as opening or removing covers may exposeyou to dangerous voltage
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or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unplug thisappliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
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a. When the power cord or plugis damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
c. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water. d.
If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjus are covered by the operating instructionsasimproper adjustment of other controls mayresult in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified techniciantorestore the appliance to normal operation.
e. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f.
When the appliance exhibitsadistinct change in performance - this indicatesaneed for service.
When replacement partsare required, be sure the service technicianhas used replacement partsspecified by the
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manufacturer thathave the same characteristicsasthe originalpart. Unauthorized substitutions mayresult in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to thisappliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks
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to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.
facturer's instructions, and should use a
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PORTABLE CART WARNING (symbol provided by RETAC)
S3125A
t only those controls that
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Safety Precautions
POUR CANADA
ATTENTION
RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE
PAS OUVRIR
FOR USA AND CANADA
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE . 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.
INFORMATION:
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 instruction manual, 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.
ATT ENTION:
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.
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.
INFORMATION (FOR CANADA) RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
This unit should be used with 12V DC only. To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source.
NOTE:
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the unit.
CAUTION:
CHANGES OR MODIFICAT IONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
NOTE:
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on this unit.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERAT ION 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 OPERAT ION.
REMARQUE:
La plaque signalétique (plaq le cadre inférieur de l’unité.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are subject to possible change without prior notice.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed close to the apparatus.
AVERTISSEMENT: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER L'APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.
ATTENTION: Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du courant direct en 12V. Afin d’eviter tout resque d’incendie ou d’electrocution, ne pas utillser d’autres sources d’alimentation électrique
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Introduction
Safety Precautions (continued)
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 broad-casting 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:
Port Cable Length
[DC INPUT] Exclusive Cable 5 m
[Y/VIDEO], [P
[AUDIO INPUT 1/2] Shielded Cable 3 m
[AUDIO OUTPUT] Shielded Cable 10 m
[PHONES] Exclusive Cable 3 m
[IEEE1394] (HD/DV) Exclusive Cable 3 m
[HD/SD-SDI] Coaxial Cable 10 m
[REMOTE] Exclusive Cable 5 m
[LENS] Unshielded Cable 0.1m
[VF] Special Cable 0.3m
[USB] Shielded Cable 3 m
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.
B], [PR] Coaxial Cable 10 m
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment [European Union]
Attention:
Thissymbol isonly valid in the European Union.
Thissymbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not bedisposed as generalhousehold waste atits end-of-life. Instead, the product should behanded over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with yournational legislation. By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve naturalresourcesand will help prevent potentialnegative effects on the environment and humanhealth which could otherwise becaused byinappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your localmunicipal office, yourhousehold waste disposal s where you purchased the product. for incorrect disposalofthis waste, in accordance with national legislation.
ervice or the shop
Penalties may be applicable
(Business users)
If you wishtodisposeofthis product, pleasevisit ourweb page http://www.jvc.eu to obtain information about the take­back of the product.
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wishtodisposeofthis product, pleasedosoin accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules
in yourcountry for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.
Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited 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 Victor Company of Japan, Limited ist: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 04 61145 Friedberg Deutschland
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Introduction
Contents
Introduction
Precautions for Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Names of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Side Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Side Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
SD Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Zoom Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Basic System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Displays on the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . 16
Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Enlarged Status Display on LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . .17
Auto White Display (Camera Mode Only) . . . . . . . . . .18
Menu Setting Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Alarm Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Zebra Pattern Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Preparations
Attaching Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Attaching the Zoom Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Attaching the Microphone (Supplied) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Attaching the Viewfinder (Supplied) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using AC Power (DC IN Power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Turning On/Off the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting the Clock (Initial Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting the Monitor Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting Back Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Tally Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
SDHC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Formatting (Initializing) SDHC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Restoring the SDHC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Estimated Recordable Time of SDHC Cards . . . . . . . . 33
Shooting
Basic Shooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Focus Assist Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Recording Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Selecting File and Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Adjusting the Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Setting Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Setting the Electronic Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Adjusting the White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Adjusting the White Shading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Setting the ND Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Adjusting Audio Input Settings and Recording Level . . . . .44
Setting Audio Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Adjusting Audio Recording Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Audio Monitor During Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Setting Time Code and User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Displaying Time Code and User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Time Code Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Presetting the User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Setting Time Code Without Opening the Menu . . . . . .48
Setting User’s Bit Without Opening the Menu . . . . . . .49
Recording Time Code in Continuation of
the Recorded Time Code on SDHC card . . . . . . . . .49
Setting Zebra Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Setting Spot Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review) . . . .52
Assigning Functions to User Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Protecting Important Scenes (OK Mark Function) . . . . . . .54
Special Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Pre REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Clip Continuous REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Variable Frame REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Playback
Playing Back Recorded Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Thumbnail Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Playing Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Thumbnail Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Deleting Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Appending and Deleting OK Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings
Connecting External Devices
Basic Operations in Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Display and Description of the Menu Screen . . . . . . . .66
Text Input with Software Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Main Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Record Set Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Record Format Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Rec Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Clip Set Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Audio Set Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Camera Function Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Switch Set... Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
FULL AUTO... Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Camera Process Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Detail/Adjust... Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
White Balance... Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Shading Mode/Adjust... Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Color Matrix/Adjust... Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
TC/UB Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
LCD/VF Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Shooting Assist... Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Marker Setting... Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Status Display... Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
A/V Out Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Others Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Media Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Setup File Manage Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Status Screen
Status Screen in Camera Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Status Screen in SD Card Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Status Screen in 1394 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Enlarged Status Display on LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
IEEE1394 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Backup Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Stream Transmission to a Non-linear Editing System
Managing/Editing Clips on a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Remote Control Unit Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
List of Remote Control Unit Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .116
. .113
Others
Error Displays and Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Tally Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Alarm Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
How to use this manual
Symbols used
Caution
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functions and usage restrictions of this product.
reference items.
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Camera Features
Marker and Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only)
Smoothening the Skin Color (Skin Detail Function) . . . .102
Color Bar Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Color Matrix Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Reproduction of Dark Areas
(Black Stretch/Compress Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Configuring Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Saving Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Loading a Setup File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Resetting Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
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Introduction
Main Features
This camera recorder enables recording of HD format images on an SDHC card, and also playback of these images.
Recording in QuickTime File Format
Recording can be made in QuickTime file format of Final Cut Pro, a video editing software from Apple Inc. You can edit the recorded clips directly with Final Cut Pro.
Recording on SDHC Memory Card (Class 6)
The absence of mechanisms with the use of SDHC (class 6) as recording media brings about increased operation reliability. In addition, the improved compatibility with computers enables high-speed data transfer to NLE as well as reduction of operating costs.
35 Mbps High Image Quality Mode
This camera recorder is equipped with a 35 Mbps high quality mode, in addition to the HDV mode bit rate (19/25
Mbps).
New Viewfinder
With a high resolution of 852x480 in 0.425 inches, the new viewfinder is now more robust and enables more accurate focusing.
High Resolution LCD Monitor
Equipped with a 4.3 inch 800x480 large LCD monitor, both shooting precision and viewing performance are improved.
Updated User Interface
The sophisticated user interface allows more intuitive operations. Thumbnail display is also available for you to select a recorded clip for easy playback.
Compact Shoulder Style
By inheriting the compact shoulder style from the GY-HD100 series which is widely accepted in the industry, more stable shooting can be done on this camera recorder while its weight remains similar to that of a handheld camera recorder.
Lens Interchangeability
Existing lens can be used, thus saving on costs. You can also select the most appropriate lens according to your shooting requirements.
Dual Media Slots
Continuous recording is possible by loading two SDHC cards into the dual media slots, thereby allowing a long recording time.
Wide Variety of Recording Formats
This camera recorder supports various HD formats (1080i, 1080p, 720p) and can be used under various environments.
It also supports 1440x1080 and 1920x1080 full resolution in the 1080 format.
Adoption of MPEG-2 Long GOP for Easy Editing
Shortens editing and output time by adopting MPEG-2 codec, which puts less stress on the editing computer.
High Resolution via New [Triplex Offset]
2.5kx1.4k pixels are generated with the new Triplex Offset and a high resolution of more than 900 horizontal lines and 1000 diagonal lines is achieved using the proprietary front
processing.
New [Spot Meter] Function
The brightest and darkest positions on the screen are automatically detected and displayed together with the dynamic range. As this is a pre-gamma value, it allows you to understand the lighting ratio and prevents overexposure or underexposure in shooting scenes where lighting is controlled.
Professional Batteries
Batteries such as Anton Bauer and IDX batteries that are used in the broadcast industry can be used in this camera recorder.
Support for Wide Variety of Output
Supports industrial output such as HD-SDI output and IEEE1394 output.
DV Transcode Output
In consideration of the usage in SD environment, IEEE1394 output can also be encoded in DV format.
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.
(MP4 file format)
The CD-ROM provided with this camera recorder comes with [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] and other application software as well as the user guides.
* For details, refer to the user guides for each application
software.
4

Precautions for Proper Use

Storage and Usage Locations
Allowable ambient temperature and humidity Be sure to use this device within the allowable temperature range of
0
I
to 40 I and a relative humidity of 30 % to 80 %. Using this device at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could result not only in malfunction but also serious impact on the CCD elements as small white spots may be generated.
Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colors may be
incorrect if the camera is used near a radio or television transmitting antenna, in places where strong magnetic fields are generated by transformers, motors, etc., or near devices emitting radio waves, such as transceivers or cellular phones.
Use of wireless microphone near the camera When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner is used
near the camera during recording, the tuner could pick up noise.
Avoid using or placing this device in the following places.
Places subject to extreme heat or cold
Places with excessive dirt or dust
Places with high humidity or moisture
Places subject to smoke or vapor such as near a
cooking stove
Places subject to strong vibrations or unstable surfaces
In a parked car under direct sunlight or near a heater for
long hours
Do not place this device at places that are subject to radiation or X-rays, or where corrosive gases occur.
Protect this device from being splashed with water. (Especially when shooting in the rain)
Protect this device from getting wet when shooting on a beach. In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the camera body. Be sure to clean the camera after use.
Protect this device against penetration of dust when using it in a place subject to sandy dust.
Transportation
Do not drop or hit this device against a hard object when transporting.
Maintenance
Turn off the power before performing any maintenance.
Wipe the external cabinet of the device 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.
Power Saving
When this device is not in use, be sure to set the [POWER]
switch to
A
OFFB in order to reduce power consumption.
Batteries
The following batteries can be used on this device. GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U
: Dionic90 (Anton Bauer)
GY-HM700CHE/GY-HM700E
: Endura-7 (IDX)
* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and
will not employ the UL Listing mark.
Make use of the recommended batteries. Heavy batteries may fall off if not used correctly.
Regular Inspection (Maintenance)
Under normal environment, dust will accumulate on the camera recorder when it is used over a long period. Dust may enter the camera 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 at [Others...] menuB[System Information]B[Fan Hour]. (A Page 88) If the fan is used for more than 9000 hours without replacement, AFAN MAINTENANCE REQUIREDB will be displayed every time you turn on the power.
Others
Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the card slot.
Do not block the vent on the device. Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and may lead to
burns and fires.
Do not turn off the [POWER] switch or remove the power cable during recording or playback.
The camera may not show stable pictures for a few seconds immediately after the power is turned on, but this is not a malfunction.
When the video signal output terminals are not in use, put on the covers to prevent damage to the terminals.
Do not drop this device or subject it to strong impact or vibration as it is a precision equipment.
Optical performance of lens Due to the optical performance of the lens, color divergence
phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration) may occur at the periphery of the image. This is not a camera malfunction.
SDHC Cards
Use an SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) with Class 6 or higher performance.
* Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA or
SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.
5
Introduction
Precautions for Proper Use (continued)
Handling of SDHC Cards
The access lamp lights up in red when data on the SDHC card is being accessed. Do not remove the SDHC card during data access (such as recording, playback, or formatting). Do not turn off the power or remove the battery and AC adapter during access either.
Do not use or store this device in a place that is subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
Do not place the SDHC card near locations that are exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio waves.
Inserting the SDHC card incorrectly may result in damage of this device or the SDHC card.
We are not liable for any accidental loss of data stored on the SDHC card. Please back up any important data.
Make use of the SDHC card within the prescribed conditions of use. Do not use the SDHC card in places.
that are subject to direct sunlight, high humidity or corrosion; places near thermal equipment; sandy or dusty places; or in a car under the sun with the doors and windows closed.
Do not bend or drop the SDHC card, or subject it to strong impact or vibration.
When formatting or erasing data using the camera recorder, only the file administration information is changed. The data is not completely erased from the SDHC card. If you want to completely erase all of the data, we recommend either using commercially available software that is specially designed for that purpose, or by physically destroying the SDHC card with a hammer, etc.
Do not dismantle or modify the SDHC card.
Do not touch the terminals with your hands or with a metal
object.
Do not allow dust, dirt, water, or foreign objects to adhere to the terminals.
Do not remove the pasted labels or stick other labels or stickers on the SDHC cards.
Do not use pencils or ballpoint pens to write on the SDHC cards. Always use oil-based pens.
If you format (initialize) the SDHC card, all data recorded on the card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted.
You are recommended to use cards that are formatted (initialized) on this camera recorder.
The SDHC card may be damaged if the camera recorder is not operated correctly. Formatting (Initializing) the SDHC card may allow it to operate correctly.
SDHC cards that have been formatted (initialized) on other cameras, computers or peripheral equipment may not operate correctly. In this case, format (initialize) the SDHC card on this camera recorder.
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
The LCD monitor and viewfinder screens are manufactured using high-precision technology. Black spots may appear on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens, or red, blue, and/or white spots may not turn off. However, this is not a malfunction and these spots are not recorded on the SDHC card.
If you use this device continuously for a long period of time, the characters displayed in the viewfinder may temporarily remain on the screen. This is not recorded on the SDHC card. They will not appear after you turn the power off and then on again.
If you use this device in a cold place, the images may appear to lag on the screen, but this is not a malfunction. Retained images are not recorded on the SDHC card.
Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the screens.
Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching between the live video and playback images.
Due to the characteristic of the viewfinder display device, colors may appear on the images when you blink your eyes. This is not a malfunction. It does not affect the recorded images, SDI output, or component output.
Characteristic CCD Phenomena
Smear and blooming Due to the physical structure of CCDs, vertical streaking
(called “smear”) may occur when shooting an extremely bright light source or expansion of light (called “blooming”) may appear around it. Although the CCD employed in this device produces very little smear or blooming, these phenomena may still occur when shooting a bright light source.
Smear Vertical pale streaking appearing at high luminous object
High luminous object (such as light bulbs, sun)
Blooming
Monitor Screen
Moire or aliasing Stripes, lines or other fine patterns may appear jagged when
they are shot.
White dots High temperatures can cause CCD sensor pixels to produce
white dots in the image. This is especially prominent when boosting the sensitivity. This is a characteristic of the charged-coupled device (CCD). As far as possible, use this device under conditions where the temperature of this device does not increase.
Blurring in highlight
Copyright
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.
6

Operation Mode

This camera recorder has three operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, and USB mode. The operation mode indicator on the left side of the camera recorder lights up according to the mode.
Camera Mode
Camera Mode
[CAM/MEDIA] Selection Button
Connection disabled on PC
Operation
Operation Mode
Camera Mode Blue
Media Mode
USB Mode Orange
SD Card Mode
IEEE1394 Mode
Mode
Indicator
Purple
Green
Orange
Media Mode
[CAM/MEDIA] Selection Button
[CAM/MEDIA] Selection Button
SD Card Mode
Thumbnail Display
(USB mass storage class)
This is the camera shooting mode. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode when the power is turned on.
Playback Button
Stop Button
USB Connection (when the confirmation to change to USB mode appears and [Change] is selected)
USB Mode
(Playback/Pause/Fast Forward/ Rewind/Clip Jump)
IEEE1394
Mode
Playback
[CAM/MEDIA] Button
Operation Mode Indicator
Stop Button
Playback Button
Description
Memo :
Images recorded on the SDHC card cannot be played back in this mode. However, you can check (play back) the most recently recorded image using the Clip Review function. (APage 5 2)
When [Rec Mode] is set to AVariable FrameB, the operation mode indicator lights up in purple during Variable Frame REC in Camera mode. (
This mode allows you to play back or delete clips recorded on the SDHC card. Press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button to enter SD Card mode when you are not shooting in Camera mode. Once the camera recorder is in SD Card mode, thumbnails of the selected media slot are displayed.
This is the input mode for video images from the IEEE1394-connected equipment. The camera recorder enters IEEE1394 mode when you press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button while the power of the equipment connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal is turned on during thumbnail display in Media mode (SD Card mode). Once the camera recorder is in IEEE1394 mode, the playback images of the connected equipment are displayed. However, if the IEEE1394 connection is not recognized (such as when the power of the IEEE1394-connected equipment is not turned on), the camera recorder will switch to Camera mode instead. Press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button during IEEE1394 mode to switch to Camera mode. If the power of the equipment connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal is OFF or if connection is canceled in IEEE1394 mode, the camera recorder will not automatically switch to other modes. To quit IEEE1394 mode, you must operate the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button.
A
Page 56)
Note :
This mode is used for viewing images input to the [IEEE1394] terminal from an external device, and not intended for recording input images on the camera recorder.
This mode allows you to connect to a PC and transfer the files on an SDHC card to the PC. When the camera recorder is connected to a USB cable, the message AChange to USB ModeB appears. Select [Change] and press the Set button to switch to USB mode. (APage 115) 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
Page 115)
Memo :
When a USB cable is connected, 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.
7
Introduction

Names of Parts

A B
Zoom Lens (A Page 14)
LN M K
Viewfinder (A Page 11)
LCD Monitor (A Page 11)
DC E
Side Control Panel (A Page 10)
J
F GHI
A
Front Tally Lamp (APage 30) (APage 87)
B
Viewfinder Cable Clamp (APage 20)
C
[ZEBRA ON/OFF] Zebra ON/OFF Switch (APage 18) [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] Skin Area/Spot Meter Switch (
A
Page 75)
D
[AWB] Auto White Balance Button (APage 40)
E
Lens Lock Lever (APage 19)
F
[MONITOR SELECT] Audio Monitor Selection Switch (
A
Page 44)
G
[DISPLAY] Display Button (APage 29)
H
[CAM/MEDIA] Camera/Media Mode Selection Button (
A
Page 7)
I
[FULL AUTO] Full Auto Shooting (FAS) Switch (
A
Page 75)
J
Monitor Speaker (Cheek Pad) (APage 26)
K
Shoe
For mounting separately sold lights and accessories.
L
Microphone Holder Lock Knob (APage 19)
M
Microphone Holder (APage 19)
N
Microphone (APage 19)
8
P
a
W
Z
W
XY
O
Battery Mount
(A Page 21)
SDHC Slot (A Page 13)
Side Terminal (A Page 12)
O
Back Tally Lamp (APage 30) (APage 87)
P
[PHONES] Earphone Connector (3.5) (APage 45)
Q
[LENS] Lens Connector (12-pin Connector) (
A
Page 19)
R
[INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Terminal 1, 2 (XLR 3- pin
2) (APage 44)
S
Microphone Cable Clamp (APage 19)
T
[CH-2 INPUT] CH-2 Audio Input Terminal Selection Switch
Select the audio input terminal to record to CH-2. (APage 44)
Memo :
Audio from [INPUT1] terminal is input to CH-1 regardless of the setting.
U
[AUDIO INPUT 1/2] Audio Input Signal Selection Switch (
A
Page 44)
V
Q
X
(APage 35)
Y
Set the switch toward the lens to lock the [REC] trigger button Z.
Memo :
Z
Starts/stops recording.
Memo :
a Handle
S
R
[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus Assist Button
Record Button Lock Switch
The [REC] trigger button (APage 10) K at the side control panel on the right of the camera recorder is not locked.
[REC] REC Trigger Button (Recording Start/Stop)
The [REC] trigger button (APage 10) K at the side control panel on the right of the camera recorder is interlocked with this button.
UT
V
Viewfinder Connector (20-pin) (APage 20)
W
Accessory Mounting Screw Hole (x2)
9
Introduction
I
Names of Parts (continued)

Side Control Panel

A B
C D
E
F G H
J
A
[VF BRIGHT] Viewfinder Luminance Adjustment Knob (
A
Page 28)
B
[VF PEAKING] Contour Adjustment Knob (APage 28)
Memo :
This knob does not function when Focus Assist is activated. (APage 35)
C
[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus Assist Button
Press this button during shooting to display the focused area in either blue, red, or green. This enables easy and accurate focusing.(A Page 35)
D
[USER1], [USER2], [USER3] User Buttons (
A
Page 74)
Use these buttons to switch shooting conditions according to the object. The functions change as below according to the operation mode (A Page 7).
During Camera Mode During Media Mode
[USER1] Button
[USER2] Button
[USER3] Button
Activates the function assigned to [USER1] in the menu.
Loads the [TC Preset] screen when pressed together with the
A
[MENU] button. (
Activates the function assigned to [USER2] in the menu.
Resets settings on the [TC Preset]/[UB Preset] screen when pressed. (
Activates the function assigned to [USER3] in the menu.
A
Page 48)
Page 48, 49 )
P
O
N
M
L
K
Adds/deletes OK mark.
(A Page 64)
Deletes clip. (A Page 62)
^
Memo :
Set the functions of the [USER1,USER2,USER3] buttons in
A
the menu. (
When the menu screen is displayed, these buttons function as the menu operation buttons. ( A Page 66 [Operation Buttons])
Page 74)
E
[MENU] Menu Button (APage 66)
F
[ND FILTER] ND Filter Switch (APage 43)
G
[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 Page 16 [Status Screen])
H
[GAIN] Sensitivity Selection Switch (APage 37)
I
[WHT.BAL.] White Balance Selection Switch
(
A
Page 40)
You can select one of the three white balance types.
J
[POWER] Power ON/OFF Switch
Turns ON/OFF the power. When the power is OFF, APOFFB appears on the LCD
monitor and viewfinder. Wait for 5 seconds or more to turn on the power again.
K
[REC] REC Trigger Button (Recording Start/Stop)
Starts/stops recording. The [REC] trigger button (A Page 9) Z on top and the [REC] trigger button (A Page 14) of the lens are interlocked with
this button.
Memo :
When [1394 Rec Trigger] in the [Others] menu is set to
A
SplitB, this button becomes the recording start/stop button of the external equipment. (APage 88) ( A Page 113 [Backup Recording])
L
[CH1/CH2 AUDIO LEVEL]/[AUTO] CH-1/CH-2 Recording Level Adjustment Knob/Auto Indicator (
A
Page 44)
M
[CANCEL] Cancel Button
Cancels various settings and stops playback.
N
Cross-Shaped Button (
The function changes according to the operation status of the camera recorder.
During menu operation (all modes) (A Page 66)
Center Set button (R) : Confirms menu items and setting
Cross-shaped button (
During Camera mode Shutter operation :
Center Set button (R) : Shutter ON/OFF Cross-shaped button (JK) : Switches shutter speed when shutter
AE level operation: Cross-shaped button (HI)
JKHI
)/Set Button (R)
values
JK
) : Selects menu items and setting values
is ON
10
Memo :
A
C
B
When [Camera Function][Switch Set...]B[AE LEVEL] is set
to AAE LEVEL/VFRB, the cross-shaped button is used to set the number of frames during Variable Frame REC.
( A Page 56 [Variable Frame REC]) ( A Page 75 [AE LEVEL])
During Media mode (SD Card mode) (A Page 57) Thumbnail operation : Cross-shaped button (JKHI), center
Set button (
O
Operation Mode Indicator
Lights up as below according to the operation mode. (
A
Page 7)
Operation Mode Color
Camera Mode Blue/Purple
Media Mode (SD Card Mode) Green
Media Mode (IEEE1394 Mode) Orange
USB Mode Orange
R)
Memo :
You can select whether to light up the indicator using [Mode LED] in the [Others] menu. (APage 87)
P
[MONITOR] Audio Monitor Level Adjustment Knob
For adjusting the volume of the monitor speaker and earphones.

LCD Monitor

A
When the LCD monitor is open
B C
D
E
F
A LCD Monitor (A Page 28)
B
[LCD PEAKING +/-] LCD Contour Adjustment Button (
A
Page 28)
G

Viewfinder

(A Page 28)
ED
A Viewfinder Slide Lock Ring
For loosening the ring and adjusting the position of the viewfinder E to the left or right.
B
Eyepiece Focus Ring
For adjusting the visibility.
C
Viewfinder Eyepiece Lock Ring
For loosening the ring and adjusting the eyepiece position of the viewfinder to the front or back.
D
Viewfinder
C
[LCD BRIGHT +/-] LCD Display Brightness Adjustment Button (
A
Page 28)
D [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] Audio Recording Mode
Switch (A Page 44)
E
[TC DISPLAY] TC/UB Display Switch (APage 46)
F
[TC GENE.] Time Code Generator Switch (APage 46)
G
LCD Cover Lock Release Knob (APage 28)
E
Eyepiece
Prevents external light from entering the viewfinder screen and cameraman’s vision.
11
Introduction
Names of Parts (continued)

Side Terminal

A
B C
D E
F
M
L
J
Shoulder Pad Slide Button
For adjusting the shoulder pad position. Press this button to adjust the shoulder pad K position to the front or back.
K
Shoulder Pad
L
[USB] USB Terminal (APage 115)
M
[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 Terminal (4-pin)
For connecting digital video equipment with IEEE1394 terminal using an IEEE1394 cable (sold separately). To enable this terminal, set the [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 terminal switch I to [EXT]. ( A Page 112 [IEEE1394 Connection])
A
Page 114 [Stream Transmission to a Non-linear Editing System])
(
Note :
When connecting IEEE1394 cables, check that the connectors are facing the right direction before you insert.
Memo :
Put on the covers when the connectors are not in use.
G
HI
J
K
A [HD/SD-SDI] HD/SD-SDI Output Terminal (BNC)
(A Page 111)
B
[Y/VIDEO] Y/Composite Video Signal Output Terminal
(BNC) (
A
Page 111)
C
[PB] PB Video Signal Output Terminal (BNC)
(
A
Page 111)
D
[PR] PR Video Signal Output Terminal (BNC)
(
A
Page 111)
E
[REMOTE] Remote Terminal (APage 116)
F
[DC INPUT] DC Input Terminal (APage 21)
Input terminal for DC 12 V power supply. Connects with an AC adapter.
G
[AUDIO OUTPUT] Audio Output Terminal (RCA)
Output terminal for audio signals.
Input audio signals are output during Camera mode.
Playback audio signals are output during Media mode.
Audio from input audio signals is output during HD/DV signal (IEEE1394) input.
Memo :
Alarm tone is not output.
H
[HD/DV] IEEE1394 Terminal Mode Switch
(
A
Page 112)
I
[INT/EXT] IEEE1394 Interface Terminal Switch
(
A
Page 112)
For selecting a valid IEEE1394 interface terminal.
[EXT]
[INT]
Enables IEEE1394 signals from the [IEEE1394]
:
terminal M. Enables the Accessory Connector B at the rear
:
of the camera recorder. (A Page 13)
12

SD Slot

(A Page 31)

Rear

E
D
A B
A Card Slot A Status Indicator
B
[SLOT SELECT] Card Slot Selection Button
For switching SDHC cards.
C
SDHC Card Cover
D
Card Slot B Status Indicator
E
[OPEN] SDHC Card Cover Open/Close Knob
C
A
A
B
C
A Shoulder Belt Mount (x2)
For mounting a shoulder belt (sold separately).
Note :
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.
B
Accessory Connector (Connect to a option)
C
Battery Mounting Folder (APage 21)
The shape is different for GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U and GY-HM700CHE/GY-HM700E.
* The above is the illustration for GY-HM700CHE/GY-
HM700E.
13
Introduction
Names of Parts (continued)

Zoom Lens

(Supplied with GY-HM700U/GY-HM700E only)
CANON KT14 x 4.4KRSJ
W
RET
REC
D
GFE
K
A Focus Ring
B
Zoom Lever/Ring
To operate zoom with this lever, turn the [ZOOM] switch M and set it to AMANU.B.
C
Iris Ring
To operate auto iris, set the iris mode switch H to AAB.
D
Lens Cable
E
[REC] Record Trigger Button
Starts/stops recording.
F
[RET] Return Video Button
Press this button to play back and check the latest clip, according to the settings under [Clip Review] of [Switch Set...] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 74) ( A Page 52 [Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review)])
Memo :
When [LENS RET] of [Switch Set...] in the [Camera
Function] menu is set to AFocus AssistB, this button functions as the Focus Assist button. (A Page 74)
ABC
T
A M
IRIS
H
I
J
M
SERVO
MANU.
ZOOM
NL O
M
G
Zoom Servo Control Lever
To operate zoom servo with the zoom servo control lever, set the [ZOOM] switch M to ASERVOB.
Zooms into wide angle and increases the angle of view when AWB is pressed.
Zooms into telephoto and decreases the angle of view when
ATB
is pressed.
Zoom speed increases when the lever is pressed hard.
H
Iris Mode Switch
A
: Auto iris operation mode.
M
: Manual iris operation mode.
I
Iris Momentary Button
Press and hold this button to change to auto iris mode when the iris mode switch H is set at AMB.
J
[I.G.] Iris Speed Adjustment Knob
If the speed is set too fast, opening/closing of the iris becomes unstable and hunting may occur. Readjust the speed in this case.
K
Filter Built-In Screw
A transparent or UV filter for lens protection can be installed inside the lens hood from the front. Filters for various effects can also be used.
Installable filter types
When installed on the hood : 82mmP0.75 When installed on the lens body : 72mmP0.75
L
Zoom Servo Connector
For connecting a zoom servo unit (sold separately).
M
[ZOOM] Zoom Switch
SERVO
MANU.
N
Exclusive ring for adjusting the back focus. After adjusting, secure with a lock screw. ( A Page 27 [Adjusting Back Focus])
O
Turn the ring in the direction of the arrow to take closeup shots of small objects. Normal focusing and zooming cannot be performed in macro mode.
To take macro shots
Set focus ring A to infinity (•).
Set zoom ring B to the maximum wide angle.
Rotate this ring in the direction of the arrow to adjust
: Enables zooming with the zoom servo control
lever G.
: Enables zooming with the zoom lever/ring B.
Back Focus Ring/Lock Screw
[M] Macro Focus Ring (for close-ups)
focus on the object.
Note :
As the back focus knob is located nearby, be careful not to mistake the two knobs.
Do not forget to restore the macro ring to its original position after use. ( A Page 27 [Adjusting Back Focus])
14

Basic System Diagram

M
Microphone MV-P615
Focus Manual Unit HZ-FM13 (FUJINON) HZ-FM15 (CANON)
1/3 Zoom Lens Th13x3.5BRMU(FUJINON)
PL Mount Film Lens
XLR 3P
16 mm PL Mount Film Lens adapter HZ-CA13U
Zoom Servo Control HZ-ZS13B
1/2 Zoom Lens
Mount Converter
(1/2B1/3):ACM-12
Shoulder Belt
Earphone
Microphone
1/3 Zoom Lens KT14x4.4KRSJ (CANON) (GY-HM700U/GY-HM700E only)
Standard Package
GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U : Gold Mount
Battery Mount
GY-HM700CHE/GY-HM700E : V Mount
Tripod Base KA-551U
XLR 4P
SDI Cable BNC
Component Cable BNC
Composite Cable BNC
Audio Cable RCA pin
IEEE1394 Cable
4P-6P
For GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U
Anton Bauer Battery (Dionic90)
Anton Bauer Battery Charger
For GY-HM700CHE/GY-HM700E*
IDX Battery
(Endura)
IDX
Battery Charger
AC Adapter
External Recording
Non-linear Editing
AC
Monitor
Monitor
Device
VTR
BR-HD50U/E*
System
Carrying Case
Mount Converter
2/3 Zoom Lens
* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and will not employ the UL Listing mark.
(2/3B1/3): ACM-17
Tripod
SDHC Memory Card
USB Cable
SDHC Card Reader
Remote Control Unit RM-LP25U/RM-LP55U/ RM-P57U
Non-linear Editing
System
15
Introduction

Displays on the LCD 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 screens during shooting.
Besides camera and playback images, the following characters are displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
Status screen (A Page 16)
Auto White display *(A Page 18)
Menu setting screen (A Page 18)
Alarm display (A Page 18)
Marker and safety zone indicators *(APage 100)
Zebra pattern display (A Page 18)
* Displayed in Camera mode only
Memo :
When [Analog Out Char.]/[SDI Out Char.] in the [A/V Out]
AOnB
menu is set to also displayed in the video image of the video signal output terminal. (APage 86)
, the status screen and menu screen are
Viewfinder
LCD monitor display
The display switches between the 5 screen types with every press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0B1B2B3B4B0)
Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the enlarged status display screen. (A Page 17)
30/24 fps
MAX 123% MIN 45%
SKIN AREA
S.DTL
B -3
STBY
STATUS 0 Screen
1280x720
30/24 fps
24p HQ
A
100min 100min
B STBY
282min
STATUS 1 Screen
CAMERA INFORMATION
SETUP FILE SCENE [ SCENE ] ZEBRA1 50%~100% ZEBRA2 70%~80% AUDIO CH1 CH2 FORMAT QuickTime MEDIA 125min 123min
STBY
282min
STATUS 2 Screen
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
A
B
Jan 2. 2009 01:23:45AM
A<3200K>
00:00:00:00
MAX 123% MIN 45%
SKIN AREA
S.DTL
ND1/16 A<3200K>
B -3
[DISPLAY] Button
[STATUS]
Button
LCD Monitor

Status Screen

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
(4 types). ( A Page 7 [Operation Mode])
Status Screen in Camera Mode (A Page 90)
Viewfinder display
The display switches between the 5 screen types with every press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0B1B2B3B4B0)
SWITCH ASSIGN
FAW NONE GAIN [ L / M / H ] 0dB / 9dB / 12dB USER 1 BARS USER 2 B.STRETCH3 USER 3 LOAD FILE RET CLIP REVIEW SKIN/SPOT SPOT METER AELEVEL AE LEVEL/VFR
STBY
282min
Jan 2. 2009 01:23:45AM
STATUS 3 Screen
30/24 fps
STBY
STATUS 4 Screen
Press [DISPLAY]
CH1
CH2
DF
FREE
STBY
A
B
min
100 min
1280 x 720 24p HQ
STATUS 1 Enlarged Display Screen
(LCD monitor only)
MAX 123% MIN 45%
Press [DISPLAY]
282min
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Status Screen (VF/LCD) During Clip Playback in Media Mode (SD Card Mode) (A Page 96)
The display switches between the 3 screen types with every press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0B1B2B0)
STATUS 0 Screen
Status Screen in USB Mode
This screen displays the USB mode.

Enlarged Status Display on LCD Monitor

You can enlarge and display only the characters of the status screen on the LCD monitor. (Camera mode only)
CH1
CH2
DF
FREE
STATUS 1 Screen
STATUS 2 Screen
Status Screen in Media Mode (IEEE1394 Mode) (A Page 98)
The display switches between the 2 screen types with every press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0B1B0)
STATUS 0 Screen
1280x720 24p HQ
STBY
A
100 min
B
min
1280 x 720 24p HQ
282min
[DISPLAY] Button
1 Set [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu to AOnB.
(A Page 82).
2 Press the [DISPLAY] button while the LCD screen is
displayed.
The display switches between the same display as the viewfinder and the enlarged display with every press of the button.
Memo :
During enlarged display of the status on the LCD monitor screen, the video image remains displayed on the viewfinder.
282min
STATUS 1 Screen
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Introduction
Displays on the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder (continued)

Auto White Display (Camera Mode Only)

Displays the operation and result when Auto White Balance is activated.
( A Page 40 [Adjusting the White Balance])

Menu Setting Screen

For configuring various settings. Press the [MENU] button to display the menu setting screen. ( A Page 66 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen])

Alarm Display

Alarm is displayed during the status screen display in Camera mode (STATUS 0, 1, 4) and Media mode. If the alarm sounds during STATUS 2 or 3 Screen display in Camera mode, the display will return to STATUS 0 Screen
A
and alarm will be displayed. (
Page 119 [Error Displays
and Actions])
30/24 fps
MAX 123% MIN 45%
SKIN AREA
A
1min 1min
B
STBY
Alarm Display Area
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
RES
S.DTL
B -3
A<3200K>

Zebra Pattern Display

Two types of zebra patterns that indicate the luminance level of the video image can be displayed on this camera recorder. You can set the luminance levels for displaying the two types of zebra patterns. ( A Page 50 [Setting Zebra Pattern])
[Main Menu] Screen
Zebra Pattern
Memo :
Use the [ZEBRA ON/OFF] switch in front to turn ON/OFF the zebra pattern display.
Set the display pattern and luminance level in [LCD/ VF]B[Shooting Assist...]B[Zebra]. (APage 83)
18

Preparations

Attaching Accessories

Attaching the Zoom Lens

(Supplied with GY-HM700U/GY-HM700E only)
Hole
3
1
2
Clamp
1 Loosen the mount ring.
2 Attach the zoom lens such that the pin matches the
hole of the mounting area.
3 Tighten the mount ring.
Pin
REC
4

Attaching the Microphone (Supplied)

You can attach the supplied microphone to the microphone holder. The supplied microphone has a phantom power supply.
1 Turn the knob on the microphone holder
anticlockwise to loosen and open the microphone holder.
2 Place the microphone in the microphone holder.
3 Turn the knob on the microphone holder clockwise to
secure the microphone.
4 Connect the microphone cable to the [INPUT1] or
[INPUT2] terminal.
5 Pin the microphone cable to the clamp.
6 Make sure to perform the correct settings for the
phantom microphone (A Page 44).
Knob
Microphone
Microphone Holder
4 Connect the cable connector.
5 Attach the lens cable to the clamp.
Memo :
Tighten the mount ring completely. If it is not fully tightened,
the lens may drop or the back focus may be out of alignment.
When attaching or removing the zoom lens, set the
[POWER] switch of the camera recorder to AOFFB.
Clamp
[INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminal
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Preparations
Attaching Accessories (continued)

Attaching the Viewfinder (Supplied)

1 Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow to
attach it.
2 Turn the slide lock ring to secure the position of the
viewfinder.
Slide Lock Ring
2
1
Viewfinder

Power Supply

To use this camera recorder, you can attach a battery pack or connect an AC adapter to it. ( A Page 21 [Using a Battery Pack])
( A Page 21 [Using AC Power (DC IN Power)])
Note :
Set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB before changing the
power supply that operates this camera recorder.
3 Attach the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder terminal.
4 Pin the viewfinder cable to the clamp.
4
Clamp
3
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Using AC Power (DC IN Power)

Use an AC adapter (sold separately) to operate the camera recorder with AC power.
1 Connect the DC cable of the AC adapter to the [DC
INPUT] terminal of the camera recorder.
Check that the power of the camera recorder and the AC adapter is turned AOFFB and connect as shown in the diagram.

Using a Battery Pack

Recommended Batteries
U model : Dionic90 (Anton Bauer) E model : Endura-7 (IDX)
* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and
will not employ the UL Listing mark.
Note :
Make use of the recommended batteries. Heavy batteries may fall off if not used correctly.
See the battery instruction manual on how to charge the battery.
[DC INPUT]
DC Cable
DC OUTPUT
AC Adapter
2 Set the [POWER] switch of the camera recorder to
AONB after turning on the AC adapter.
Power will be supplied to the camera recorder.
Note :
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.
Charging the Built-In Battery
The date/time and time code data are stored in the built-in rechargeable battery. When power is connected to the camera recorder, the built-in battery always get 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] switch to AONB to display the [Initial Setting] screen, then set the date/time. ( A Page 25 [Setting the Clock (Initial Setting)])
Battery Operating Time
The following are the approximate times for continuous operation on fully-charged batteries.
Battery
Dionic90 (U model) Approx. 3.2 h
Endura-7 (E model) Approx. 2.5 h
Continuous Operating Time
(At 25 I)
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.
Operating time is shortened when the electronic zoom lens and LCD screen are frequently used.
Precautions for the Battery Operation
Do not remove the battery when the [POWER] switch is
AONB
.
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]
A
switch to camera recorder.
OFFB. Remove the battery if you are not using the
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Preparations
Using a Battery Pack (continued)
Attaching the Battery (GY-HM700CHU/GY­HM700U)
Use the Dionic90 (Anton Bauer) battery.
1 Align the battery guide pins (x3) with the battery,
adapter, and guide hole and insert straight.
Guide Hole (x3)
Release Lever
LCD Screen Side
Memo :
If the guide pins are not inserted straight, the battery will
not be attached correctly.
Guide Pins
Battery
Attaching the Battery (GY-HM700CHE/GY­HM700E)
Use the Endura-7 (IDX) battery.
1 Attach the battery.
Face the terminal downward and attach the V mount of the battery onto the V mount attachment bracket of the camera recorder.
V Mount Attachment
V Mount
2 Press down the battery until it snaps into place.
Detaching
Press down the release lever and slide the battery upward to detach it from the camera recorder.
Release Button
2 Slide the battery toward the SDHC card cover side
panel until it snaps into place.
Detaching the Battery
Press down the release lever and slide the battery toward you to detach it from the camera recorder.
Release Lever
Battery
Battery
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Power Status Display
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Screens
The power status is displayed on the status and menu screens. If the battery or supplied voltage from the AC adapter is low, a warning will be displayed in red.
Note :
If the battery in use is not a recommended one, the battery
mark which indicates the battery level may not appear.
Status screen ( A Page 90 [Status Screen in Camera Mode]) ( A Page 96 [Status Screen in SD Card Mode]) ( A Page 98 [Status Screen in 1394 Mode])
1280x720 24p HQ
30/24 fps
A
100min 100min
B STBY
RES
Enlarged status display on the LCD monitor (APage 99)
CH1
CH2
DF
FREE
STBY
A
100 min
B
min
00:00:00:00
MAX 123% MIN 45%
SKIN AREA
S.DTL
ND1/16 A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
1280 x 720 24p HQ
B -3
RES
Note :
The remaining battery power and time are displayed as there are from the battery information. Accurate data may not be displayed according to the battery condition. Replace the battery as soon as possible when the remaining battery power and time are low.
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 shortens the battery life.
Operating time is shortened if the battery terminal is dirty.
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.
Charging
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 to charge the battery in an environment
I
between 10 charged or the charging time may be prolonged if charged under low temperatures (below 10 I).
and 35 I. The battery may not be fully
Menu screen (A Page 66)
Warnings by Lamps and Alarm Tones
Warning status is indicated by tally lamps and alarm tones.
The front and back tally lamps of the camera recorder
blink.
Alarm tone is output from the monitor speaker or
[PHONES] 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.
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Preparations

Turning On/Off the Power

Turning On the Power
1 Set the [POWER] switch to AONB.
The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode.
Memo :
The camera recorder always start up in Camera mode
when the [POWER] switch is set to AONB.
Press the [CAM/MEDIA] button to switch to a different mode.
The operation mode indicator changes as below. See
A
[Operation Mode] (
mode.
During Camera mode : Lights up in blue/purple
During Media mode (SD Card mode) : Lights in green
During Media mode (IEEE1394 Input mode)
During USB mode : Lights up in orange
During mode switching : Blinks in the color of the
Page 7 ) for details of each operation
: Lights up in orange
new mode
Camera mode
Camera images are output on the viewfinder and LCD monitor. When a recordable SDHC card is inserted, the camera recorder enters the recording standby mode. ASTBYB appears on the operation mode display area of the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Press the [REC] trigger button to start recording.
Memo :
Playback of SDHC card is not possible in Camera mode. However, you can use the Clip Review function to check the most recently recorded video clip. (APage 52)
Media mode (SD Card mode)
This mode allows you to play back or delete clips recorded on the SDHC card. When a playable SDHC card is inserted, the thumbnail or playback screen is output on the viewfinder and LCD monitor.
Media mode (IEEE1394 Input mode)
This mode allows you to check IEEE1394 input signals. When playable IEEE1394 signals are input, input images are
output on the viewfinder and LCD monitor. IEEE1394 input signals cannot be recorded.
Note :
The camera recorder will switch to IEEE1394 Input Mode
only when the IEEE1394-connected equipment is in operation.
[CAM/MEDIA] Button
[MENU] Button
Cross-Shaped Button, Set Button
[CANCEL] Button
[REC] Button
[POWER] Switch
Turning Off the Power
Set the camera recorder to the recording standby or stop mode.
1 Set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB.
2 Remove the battery and the power to the [DC INPUT]
terminal (when not in use for a long time).
Note :
Do not set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB during recording.
A
Check that the operation mode display is
A
STOPB before you turn off the power.
If you have mistakenly set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB during recording, wait for 5 seconds or more before you turn on the power again.
When turning off the power, first set the [POWER] switch of
A
the camera recorder to turn off the AC power while the [POWER] switch is set to
AONB
.
OFFB. Do not remove the battery or
STBYB or
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(

Setting the Clock (Initial Setting)

2 Specify [Time Zone] and [Date/Time].
A Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (HI) and
select the setting item.
B Change the values with the cross-shaped button (JK).
Set the date/time of the built-in clock in the [Initial Setting] screen. The configured date/time data is saved in the built-in rechargeable battery even if the power is turned off.
Setting the Clock in the [Initial Setting] Screen
The [Initial Setting] screen appears when the power is turned on for the first time and when the built-in battery is turned on again after being fully discharged.
All operations are disabled until initial settings are complete.
[MENU] Button
Cross-Shaped Button, Set Button
[POWER] Switch
3 Press the Set button after setting is complete.
The clock is set to 0 seconds of the input date/time.
Memo :
The configured date/time data can be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder and be recorded to the SDHC card.
The value of the year that can be set ranges from A2000B to
A
2099B.
Changing the Time after Initial Setting
Setting the date/time (A Page 88)
1 Select [Others]B[Date/Time].
The [Date/Time] setting screen appears.
1 Set the [POWER] switch to AONB.
The [Initial Setting] screen appears.
For GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U
For GY-HM700CHE/GY-HM700E
2 Set the date and time.
A Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (HI) and
select the setting item.
B Change the values with the cross-shaped button (JK).
3 Press the Set button after setting is complete.
The clock is set to 0 seconds of the input date/time.
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Preparations
Setting the Clock (Initial Setting) (continued)
Changing the Display Style
You can change the display style of the date/time on the menu.
Memo :
To perform the settings while looking at the monitor screen
connected to the video signal output terminal, set [Analog
Out Char.] or [SDI Out Char.] in the [A/V Out] menu to
(APage 86)
Setting the date style (Date Style) (A Page 85)
Select [LCD/VF]B[Status Display...]B[Date/Time].
A
B Select the date display style.
[Setting values: YMD (year, month, day), MDY (month,
day, year), DMY (day, month, year)]
C Press the Set button.
Setting the time style (Time Style) (A Page 85)
Select [LCD/VF]B[Status Display...]B[Time Style].
A
B Select the time display style.
[Setting values: 12hour (12 hour display), 24hour (24 hour
display)]
C Press the Set button.
Date/Time Display in Different Operation Modes
AOnB

Adjusting the Monitor Speaker

The monitor speaker can be rotated 180 degrees. Adjust according to the position of your ear.
180 Degrees Rotation
.
Monitor Speaker
[MONITOR] Level Adjustment Knob
Memo :
Adjust the volume of the monitor speaker with the
[MONITOR] level adjustment knob at the side control panel on the right of the camera recorder. Various warning alarm tones may also be output repeatedly. (A Page 120)
Note :
The rotation angle of the monitor speaker is 180 degrees. Do not over-rotate the monitor speaker.
During Camera Mode Date/time of the built-in clock is
displayed.
During Media Mode (SD Card Mode)
During Media Mode (IEEE1394 Mode)
Shooting date/time of the clip being played back is displayed.
Date/time is not displayed.
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Adjusting Back Focus

When the lens is first attached, adjust the back focus of the lens if the focus is not clear when zoomed to the telephoto or wide angle end.
Place an object 3 m and above away from the camera.
The Siemens Star Chart is most suitable as the object.
34, 6 5
W
RET
T
A M
IRIS
1 Set the iris mode switch of the lens to AMB (manual).
2 Set the zoom mode switch to AMANU.B (manual).
3 Turn to open the iris ring.
Adjust the lighting such that the optimum image level can be obtained.
4 Turn the zoom lever to set the lens to the maximum
telephoto position.
5 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus of the object.
6 Set the lens to the maximum wide angle position.
7 Loosen the lock screw of the back focus ring.
8 Shoot the same object and secure the back focus ring
at the position where the object is in focus.
9 Repeat steps 4 to 8 three times until the object is in
focus at both the telephoto and wide angle positions.
10 Tighten and secure the lock screw of the back focus
ring.
1
2 7, 8, 10
Siemens Star Chart
M
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Preparations

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

Adjusting the LCD Monitor
You can change the angle and brightness of the LCD monitor screen according to your usage condition. Changing the brightness of the screen will not affect the recorded images.
[LCD BRIGHT +/-] Button
LCD Lock Release Knob
1
Use the [LCD PEAKING +/-] button to adjust the contour of
the LCD monitor screen. Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to return to standard settings.
[+] : Press the button to increase contour correction. [-] : Press the button to decrease contour correction.
During adjustment, the contour level is displayed on the LCD
A
monitor screen. ( brightness])
During Camera mode, SD Card mode (playback), or
IEEE1394 mode
During SD Card mode (thumbnail), menu operation, or
USB mode
Page 28 [Adjusting contour and
Tilt 180 degrees upward
2
Tilt 90 degrees downward
[LCD PEAKING +/-] Button
Adjusting the Angle of the LCD Monitor
1 Slide the LCD lock release knob to open the LCD
monitor.
2 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.
B
Select [Main Menu]
Set [LCD Mirror Mode] to AMirrorBB
[LCD/VF]
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Screen
Adjusting contour and brightness
Use the [LCD BRIGHT +/-] button to adjust the brightness of
the LCD monitor screen. Press the [+] and [-] buttons
simultaneously to return to standard settings.
[+] : Press this button to brighten the screen. [-] : Press this button to darken the screen.
During adjustment, the brightness level is displayed on the
LCD monitor screen.
During Camera mode, SD Card mode (playback), or
IEEE1394 mode
B
Set button (APage 82)
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.
[VF PEAKING] Knob
Slide Lock Ring
Note :
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, or component output.
[VF BRIGHT] Knob
Eyepiece Lock Ring
Eyepiece Focus Ring
Eyepiece
During SD Card mode (thumbnail), menu operation, or
USB mode
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Adjusting the Angle
Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder.
Adjusting the Visibility
Turn the eyepiece focus ring to sharpen the image on the viewfinder screen.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Screen
Adjusting contour and brightness
Use the [VF BRIGHT] knob to adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder screen.
Use the [VF PEAKING] knob to adjust the contour of the
viewfinder screen.
T Screen display during adjustment
( A Page 28 [Adjusting contour and brightness])
Displaying in black and white (A Page 82)
You can display the viewfinder screen in black and white. Select [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B
[VF Display] B Set button B Select AB & WB B Set button
Displays on the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Screens
When [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu is set to AOffB (A Page 82)
Displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens (VF) are indicated as below.
LCD Monitor Status LCD Display VF Display
Closed LCD Normal LCD OFF ON
Inversed LCD ON OFF
Opened LCD Normal LCD ON OFF
Inversed LCD ON OFF
Memo :
Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button for 2 seconds to switch the display between the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
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.
When the LCD monitor is stored in the camera recorder in the direction of normal display, pressing of the [DISPLAY] button will not work.
You can display both the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens at the same time by selecting [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (APage 82)
When [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu is set to AOnB (A Page 82)
Displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens (VF) are indicated as below.
LCD Screen Status LCD Display VF Display
Closed LCD Normal LCD OFF ON
Inversed LCD ON ON
Opened LCD Normal LCD ON ON
Inversed LCD ON ON
Inversed LCD
[DISPLAY] Button
Normal LCD
LCD opened at 40 degrees and above
LCD closed at 40 degrees and below
Memo :
Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button for 2 seconds to turn ON/OFF the LCD monitor screen.
The function to turn ON/OFF the LCD monitor screen by pressing the [DISPLAY] button can be canceled by opening/ closing or rotating the LCD monitor.
The viewfinder screen is always displayed.
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Preparations

Tally Lamps

These are indicator lamps for recording and warning. The operation changes according to the menu settings. When the battery or remaining space on the SDHC card is low, the lamps blink. (Camera mode only)
* Set using [Tally System]/[Front Tally]/[Back Tally] in the [Main Menu]B[Others...] menu. (A Page 87)
Menu Setting
camera recorder Information
External Device Information
camera recorder Recording Status
External Device Recording Status
Remote Control Input [CALL]
[Front Tally]/[Back Tally] *1 Off On Blink On Blink On Blink
Warning ^^ J ^ J ^ J
Alarm ^^
Warning
Alarm
Recording ^ RR^^^^
Special Recording *3 ^ RR^^^^
Recording
[TALLY(PGM)]
[TALLY(PVW)]
Front Tally Lamp
[Tally System] ^ [Int] [Ext] [Studio]
o ^ o*2 ^^
^^^^ J ^^
^^^ RR^^
^^^^^
^^^^^ RR
^^^^^ XX
oo
Back Tally Lamp
R
: Lights up
J : Blinks 4 times in 1
second
o : Blinks once in 1
second
X
: Only back tally lamp
lights up
*1 : [Front Tally] and [Back Tally] can be set independently with the menu settings. (A Page 87) *2 : Only battery alarm is displayed. *3 : Paused state during special recording ([Clip Continuous]). (A Page 55)
Memo :
Blinking takes priority over lighting up. However, [CALL] has priority in [Studio].
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SDHC Cards

This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SDHC card (sold separately) in the card slot.
Memo :
If the SDHC 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.
SDHC Cards to Use
Use a Class 6 SDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB).
Note :
Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA
or SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.
SDHC Card Cover Knob
Slot B Status Indicator
Card Slot Status Indicator
The following table shows the respective states of slot A and B.
Lamp Slot Status
Lights up in red Inserted SDHC card is being accessed.
(writing/reading data) Do not turn off the power of the camera recorder or remove the SDHC card.
Lights up in green On standby. Inserted SDHC card can be
used for recording or playback.
Light goes out SDHC card is not inserted.
An unusable card is inserted.
An SDHC card is inserted but a different
slot is selected.
Removing the SDHC Card
1 Check that the SDHC card to be removed is not being
accessed (lights up in red).
2 Slide the SDHC card cover knob in the direction of the
arrow and open the cover.
3 Push the SDHC card and remove it from the slot.
Slot A Status
Indicator
[SLOT
SELECT]
Button
SDHC Card Cover
Inserting an SDHC Card
This camera recorder comes with two card slots for video/ audio recording and playback (Slot A and B).
1 Slide the SDHC card cover knob of the desired slot in
the direction of the arrow and open the cover.
2 Insert an SDHC card with the notched corner first.
3 Close the SDHC card cover.
1
Notched Corner
SDHC Card
4 Close the SDHC card cover.
2
3
4
Memo :
When both slots are inserted with usable SDHC cards, the previously selected slot is used.
Note :
Data may be lost if you turn off the power of the camera recorder or remove the SDHC 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 SDHC card.
If you mistakenly remove the card when it is being accessed, reinsert the card only after the status indicator goes off.
The SDHC 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.
3
2
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Preparations
SDHC Cards (continued)
Switching SDHC cards
When both card slots are inserted with SDHC cards, you can use the [SLOT SELECT] button to switch the card to use. When the memory on an SDHC card is full during recording, data recording automatically switches to the other card.
[SLOT SELECT] Button
Cross-Shaped
Button
Set Button
[CANCEL] Button
Note :
The [SLOT SELECT] button is disabled during recording or
playback. Cards will not be switched even if you press the
button.
2 Select the slot of the SDHC card to be formatted and
press the Set button.
2
3 The status of the selected SDHC card appears.
4 Select [Format] and press the Set button.
4
5 Formatting starts.

Formatting (Initializing) SDHC Cards

When the following cards are inserted, AFormatting RequiredB appears. Format the card using the camera recorder menu.
Unformatted SDHC cards
SDHC cards formatted under different specifications
* For details of the menu operation, see [Basic Operations in
Menu Screen] (A Page 66 ).
Note :
Be sure to format the SDHC card on this camera recorder.
SDHC cards formatted on a PC and other peripheral
equipment cannot be used on this camera recorder.
Memo :
To cancel the message display, press the [CANCEL] button.
A [!] mark appears at the remaining media display area
when an SDHC card that requires formatting is inserted.
1 Select [Format Media] in the [Media...] menu.
(A Page 89)
6 Formatting is complete.
ACompleteB appears when formatting is complete.
Memo :
If you do not want to format the card, select [Cancel] or press the [CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen.
If you remove the SDHC card during formatting, AFormat Error!B appears and the camera recorder returns to the previous screen.
During formatting, menu operation is unavailable but you can start recording. However, this is only available when a recordable SDHC card is inserted in the other slot.
Formatting cannot be performed in the following cases.
Recording is in progress on the SDHC card to be
formatted.
SDHC card is not inserted.
Write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set
( is displayed).
Note :
If you format the SDHC card, all data recorded on the card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted.
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Restoring the SDHC Card

It is necessary to restore the SDHC card if an abnormality occurs to the data in the card due to some reasons. The message ARestore MediaB appears on the LCD monitor/ viewfinder screen when an SDHC card that requires restoring is inserted.
Memo :
To cancel the message display, press the [CANCEL] button.
A [!] mark appears at the remaining media display area
when an SDHC card that requires formatting is inserted.
1 Select [Restore Media] in the [Media...] menu.
(A Page 89)
2 Select the slot of the SDHC card to be restored and
press the Set button.
Note :
[Restore Media] can only be selected in Camera mode. However, it cannot be selected while the camera recorder is recording. Select [Restore Media] in Camera mode when the camera recorder is not recording.
[Restore Media] does not restore the SDHC card to its original states completely. If restoring fails, replace or format the SDHC card. Take note that formatting the SDHC card erases all information inside.
Memo :
Restoring cannot be performed in the following cases.
Camera recorder is recording in progress.
SDHC card is not inserted.
Write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set ( is
displayed).
Restoring is not required.
2
3 Restoring starts.
4 Restoring is complete.
When restoring is complete, ACompleteB appears and the
camera recorder returns to the [Restore Media] screen.
When no media that requires restoring is inserted, the
camera recorder returns to the [Media...] menu screen.
Write-Protect Switch on the SDHC Card
A Slide the write-protect switch upward to enable writing or
deleting.
B Slide the write-protect switch downward to prevent writing
or deleting. (Images in the card are protected.)
Write-Protect Switch
AB
Write/Delete Enabled Write/Delete Disabled

Estimated Recordable Time of SDHC Cards

The estimated recordable time is only a guide. Differences may occur depending on the SDHC card in use and the battery condition.
( A Page 71 [Camera Resolution]) ( A Page 71 [Frame & Bit Rate])
QuickTime/MP4 SDHC Card Size
Camera Resolution
1280x720 1440x1080 1920x1080
1440x1080 SP 17 min 35 min 70 min 140 min
1280x720 SP 22 min 45 min 90 min 180 min
Memo :
If the SDHC 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.
Bit Rate
HQ 12 min 25 min 50 min 100 min
4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
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Shooting

Basic Shooting Procedures

1
[REC] Button
Back Tally Lamp
Front Tally Lamp
5
4
[POWER] Switch [REC] Button
Preparations
1 Attach the accessories. (A Page 19)
2 Supply battery or AC adapter power to the camera
recorder. (A Page 21)
3 Insert an SDHC card. (A Page 31)
4 Turn on the power of the camera recorder.
Set the [POWER] switch to AONB. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode and is ready for shooting.
5 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
(A Page 28)

Shooting

1 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 Iris (APage 37)
Setting Gain (APage 37)
Setting the Electronic Shutter (APage 38)
Adjusting the White Balance (APage 40)
Adjusting the White Shading (APage 42)
Setting the ND Filter (APage 43)
Adjusting Audio Input Settings and Recording Level
(
A
Page 44)
3
2
2 Press the [REC] button to start recording to the SDHC
card.
There are two [REC] buttons on the camera recorder and one on the lens. Any of the [REC] buttons can be used to start/stop recording by default.
During recording, the front and back tally lamps light up in red.
Memo :
Tally lamps can be turned off with [Front Tally]/[Back Tally]
in the [Others] menu. (A Page 87)
To separately control this camera recorder and other
equipment connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal, you can configure the setting at [1394 Rec Trigger] in the [Others] menu. (A Page 88)
3 Check the most recently captured images (Clip
Review)
Press the [RET] button on the lens to activate the Clip Review function (A Page 52). The most recently captured images are played back on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. After playback, the camera recorder returns to standby mode (STBY).
* When [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch
Set...]B[LENS RET] is set to AClip ReviewB (A Page 74)
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Focus Assist Function

When the [FOCUS ASSIST] button is pressed during shooting, the focused area is displayed in color (blue, red, or green). This enables easy and accurate focusing. Select the color in the menu.
[FOCUS ASSIST] Button

Recording Clips

Clip (Recorded Data) and Clip Name
When recording is stopped, the images, audio and accompanying data which are recorded from start to stop are recorded as one “clip” on the SDHC card.
An 8-character clip name is automatically generated for the recorded clip. (Clip Name Prefix + Clip Number)
Example:
ABCG0001
Clip Number
A number in automatic ascending order is assigned in the recording order. The clip number can be reset in the menu.
* [Clip Set]B[Reset Clip Number] (A Page 72)
Clip Name Prefix (any 4 alphanumeric characters)
This is set to AxxxGB (AxxxB denotes the last 3 digits of the serial number) by default.
Memo :
Before recording starts, you can set any characters for the
clip name prefix by using [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Clip Set]B[Clip Name Prefix]. (A Page 72)
Changes cannot be made after recording.
Memo :
When [Main Menu]B[LCD/VF]B[Shooting Assist...]B[Focus
Assist] is set to AACCU-FocusB, the depth of field of the
object becomes shallower to enable easier focusing.
A
Page 83)
(
The AACCU-FocusB function switches automatically to AOffB
after about 10 seconds.
Select the display color in [Main Menu]B[LCD/
VF]B[Shooting Assist...]B[Color]. (APage 83)
Assigning Focus Assist function to the [RET] button on the lens
You can assign the Focus Assist function to the [RET] button on the lens.
* Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch
Set...]B[LENS RET] to AFocus AssistB. (A Page 74)
Recorded Clips
This camera recorder uses FAT32 File System. As such, recorded materials may be split into several files due to the file size. However, they can be played back
continuously on the camera recorder. Clips may be recorded across both SDHC cards in card slot A and B depending on the recording time of the clip. When copying clips to a HDD using a PC, it is recommended to use [JVC Clip Manager Software], which is found in the bundled CD-ROM, to maintain continuity.
Note :
When copying via Explorer (Windows environment) or Finder (Mac environment), the continuity and relativity of the recorded material may not be maintained.
Note :
A clip recorded across several cards cannot be played back continuously. Continuous playback is only possible when the recording is made on one card.
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Shooting

Selecting File and Video Formats

You can select the file format for recording/playback and the record format for video images on this camera recorder.
Selecting a File Format
There are two file formats for selection. QuickTime : QuickTime file format MP4 : MP4 file format *
* AMP4B can be selected only when KA-MR100G (Memory
Recorder) is connected.
Selecting a Video Format
Select a [Record Format] from the list of formats. The selectable [Frame & Bit Rate] changes according to the settings of [File Format] and [Camera Resolution]. The recording bit rate is 35 Mbps VBR when AHQB is selected, and 18.3 Mbps (1080i is 25 Mbps) CBR when ASPB is selected.
List of Formats
The following is a list of file formats and video formats that can be selected on this camera recorder.
Record Format Remarks
File Format Camera Resolution Frame & Bit Rate
Horizontal×Line
QuickTime 1280x720 60p(HQ)
60p(SP) HDV
compatible
30p(HQ)
30p(SP) HDV
compatible
24p(HQ)
24p(SP) HDV
compatible
50p(HQ)
50p(SP) HDV
compatible
25p(HQ)
25p(SP) HDV
compatible
1440x1080 60i(HQ)
60i(SP) HDV
compatible
50i(HQ)
50i(SP) HDV
compatible
1920x1080 60i(HQ) Full HD
30p(HQ) Full HD
50i(HQ) Full HD
25p(HQ) Full HD
24p(HQ) Full HD
Record Format Remarks
File Format Camera Resolution Frame & Bit
Horizontal×Line
MP4 1280x720 60p(HQ)
1440x1080 60i(SP) HDV
1920x1080 60i(HQ) Full HD
Rate
60p(SP) HDV
30p(HQ)
30p(SP) HDV
24p(HQ)
24p(SP) HDV
50p(HQ)
50p(SP) HDV
25p(HQ)
25p(SP) HDV
50i(SP) HDV
30p(HQ) Full HD
50i(HQ) Full HD
25p(HQ) Full HD
24p(HQ) Full HD
compatible
compatible
compatible
compatible
compatible
compatible
compatible
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Adjusting the Iris

Setting Gain

You can adjust the aperture of the lens iris manually or automatically according to the brightness of the object.
Iris Ring
W
T
RET
A M
IRIS
[IRIS] Switch
Manual Iris (Manual Adjustment) Mode
Set the [IRIS] switch on the lens to AMB to enter Manual Iris Mode.
Turn the iris ring on the lens to adjust the iris manually.
Memo :
Even during Manual Iris Mode, the camera recorder enters
forced Auto Iris Mode while the [IRIS AUTO] button is pressed.
Auto Iris (Automatic Adjustment) Mode
Set the [IRIS] switch on the lens to AAB to enter Auto Iris Mode. The iris is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the object. Or, set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder to AONB to enter Auto Iris Mode. The iris is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the object.
Memo :
When [Iris Control] in the [Camera Function...]B[FULL
AUTO...] menu is set to AOffB, you can adjust the iris
manually even if the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera
AONB
recorder is set to
You can use the cross-shaped button (H, I) on this camera
recorder to set the target level (brighter/darker) of the auto
iris. You can also use the menu to set the tracking sensitivity
of the auto iris. (APage 73)
. (APage 75)
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.
[GAIN] Selection
Switch
[FULL AUTO] Switch
Fixed Gain Mode (Manual Gain Switching)
You can select the gain of the video amplifier using the [GAIN] switch on the camera recorder. The default positions of the switch are as follows.
[L] : 0 dB (No electrical boosting.) [M] : 9 dB (Boosts sensitivity by about 2.8 times.) [H] : 18 dB (Boosts sensitivity by about 8 times.)
Memo :
The gain value of each position can be set to AALCB and within the range of in the menu. Increasing the sensitivity causes the screen to appear grainier. (APage 74)
A
0dBB to A18dBB (in increments of 3 dB)
Automatic Gain Mode (Automatic Gain Adjustment)
Set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder to AONB to enter Automatic gain Level Control (AALCB fixed). The gain of the video amplifier is automatically set according to the brightness of the object.
In this case, the [GAIN] switch on the camera recorder is disabled.
Memo :
When [Gain] in the [Camera Function...]B[FULL AUTO...] menu is set to ASW SetB, you can switch the gain with the [GAIN] switch even if the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is set to AONB. (APage 75)
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Shooting

Setting the Electronic 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.
Fixed Shutter Mode (Manual Shutter Switching)
Use the [SHUTTER] switch (JK) to switch between shutter modes and speeds.
[FULL AUTO] Switch
Set Button (R)
Switching Shutter Speed
When shutter is ON, use the [SHUTTER] switch (JK) to set the shutter speed. Shutter speed differs according to the video format and variable frame rate settings.
During modes other than Variable Frame REC
Camera
Shutter
J
Button
Step
K
Button 1/7.5 1/6.25 1/6
J
Button
Var iable
K
Button (Lower limit) 1/30.03 1/25.04 1/24.01
Resolution/ Frame & Bit
Rate
(Standard) 1/60 1/50 1/48
(Upper limit) 1/10489.5
(Standard) 1/60.00 1/50.00 1/48.00
720/60p
720/30p 1080/60i 1080/30p
1/10000 1/10000 1/4000
1/4000 1/4000 1/2000
1/2000 1/2000 1/1000
1/1000 1/1000 1/500
1/500 1/500 1/250
1/250 1/250 1/100
1/100 1/120 1/60
1/301/251/24
1/15 1/12.5 1/12
720/50p 720/25p
1080/50i
1080/25p
to
to
720/24p
1080/24p
1/10000
[SHUTTER] Switch (JK)
Switching Shutter Mode
Press the Set button (center of the cross-shaped button) to turn ON/OFF the shutter.
Memo :
When shutter is ON, AStepB, AVar iabl eB, or AEEIB (Extended Electric Iris, i.e. Automatic Shutter Mode) may be selected
A
using [Shutter] in the [Camera Function] menu. at factory default. (APage 73)
StepB is set
During Variable Frame REC
Camera
Resolution/
Shutter
J
Button
Step
K
Button
J
Button
Var iable
K
Button (Lower limit)
Frame & Bit
Rate
Frame Rate
(Standard)
(Upper limit)
720/30p 720/24p
60, 30, 15 48, 24, 12 40, 20, 10
1/10000
1/10000 1/4000
1/10000 1/4000 1/2000
1/4000 1/2000 1/1000
1/2000 1/1000 1/500
1/1000 1/500 1/250
1/500 1/250 1/100
1/250 1/100 1/60
1/100 1/60 1/48
1/60 1/48 1/40
1/30 1/24 1/20
1/15 1/12 1/10
1/7.5 1/6 1/5
1/10489.5
to
1/60.00 1/48.00 1/40.00
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J
K
J
Button
Button
Button
Shutter
Step
Camera
Resolution/
Frame & Bit
Rate
Frame Rate
(Standard)
(Upper limit)
720/25p
50, 25, 12.5 40, 20, 10
1/10000
1/10000 1/4000
1/4000 1/2000
1/2000 1/1000
1/1000 1/500
1/500 1/250
1/250 1/120
1/120 1/50
1/50 1/40
1/25 1/20
1/12.5 1/10
1/6.25 1/5
1/10489.5
Variabl e
K
Button (Lower limit)
1/50.00 1/40.00
to
Memo :
Shutter speed is usually displayed in seconds (SEC).
However, only when [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to A24p(SP)B, A24p(HQ)B, A25p(SP)B, or A25p(HQ)B, the speed can be displayed in angle (DEG). ( A Page 71 [Frame & Bit Rate]) ( A Page 85 [Shutter Disp.])
Automatic Shutter Mode (Automatic Shutter Adjustment)
Set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder to AONB to enter the automatic shutter adjustment mode. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the object. Switching of shutter speed with the [SHUTTER] switch ( and switching of shutter mode with the Set button ( disabled.
Memo :
When [Shutter] in the [Camera Function]B[FULL AUTO...] menu is set to
A
SW SetB, you can switch the shutter mode and speed with the cross-shaped button even if the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is set to
AONB
(APage 75)
When [Shutter] in the [Camera Function]B[FULL AUTO...] menu is set to AEEIB, the camera recorder enters Automatic Shutter Adjustment Mode. Switching of shutter mode and speed with the cross-shaped button is disabled. (APage 75)
JK)
R) are
.
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Shooting

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.
[WHT.BAL.] Selection Switch
Memory A Mode (A), Memory B Mode (B)
Set to the white balance saved in Memory A or Memory B. When the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch is set to [A] or [B], press the [AWB] 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.
1 Prepare the camera recorder.
ASet the [POWER] switch to AONB. BSet the iris mode switch of the lens to AAB (automatic). CSet the [FULL AUTO] switch to AOFFB.
[FULL AUTO] Switch
[POWER] Switch
[AWB] Button
Manual White Balance Mode (Manual Switching)
You can select the white balance with the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch.
Use the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch to select APRESETB (preset
AAB
mode),
Memo :
(memory A mode), or ABB (memory B mode).
The [FAW] (Fulltime Auto White balance) function can be assigned to the [A], [B], or [PRESET] button using [Switch
A
Set...] in the [Camera Function] menu. ( In [FAW] mode, color temperature of the images is sampled and white balance is automatically adjusted to the appropriate level. When [White Balance...] in the [Camera Function]B[FULL AUTO...] menu is set to AFAWB and the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is set to
A
FAWB.
AONB
Page 74)
, the mode is fixed at
2 Set the [ND FILTER] switch according to the lighting
(A Page 43).
3 Set the [WHT.BAL.] switch to AAB or ABB.
4 Locate a place with similar lighting conditions as the
object to be shot, place a white object near the center of the screen and zoom in to fill the screen with white.
5 Press the [AWB] (Auto White Balance) button.
The white detection frame appears when Auto White
Balance is activated. Fill the frame with white completely.
●AAUTO WHITE A, B OPERATIONB appears on the
viewfinder when Auto White Balance is activated.
When the correct white balance is achieved, AAUTO WHITE A, B OKB appears for about 3 seconds together with the approximate color temperature.
AUTO WHITE A
OPERATION
[AWB] Activating
AUTO WHITE A
OK <3200K>
White Detection Frame
Preset Mode (PRESET)
The color temperature in Preset Mode is set to A3200KB by default. The preset color temperature can be changed in [Main Menu]B[Camera Process]B[White Balance]B[Preset Temp.]. ((A3200KB or A5600KB) (A Page 79)
Memo :
The operation to switch the preset color temperature can
be assigned to the [USER1], [USER2], or [USER3] buttons using [Switch Set...] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 74)
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Result Display
Note :
Do not use highly reflective objects, such as metals. Doing so may result in improper white balance adjustment.
The Auto White function cannot provide optimum white balance with an object outside the adjustment range, for example when it contains only a single color or not enough white color.
Error message If the white balance adjustment is not correctly completed,
one of the following messages will appear for about 5 seconds.
Error Message Status
NG : OBJECT The object used is defective.
Displayed when there is not enough white color on the object, or when the color temperature is not suitable.
Use another white object and adjust the white balance again.
ERROR : LOW LIGHT Insufficient illumination.
Displayed when the lighting is dark. Increase the lighting and adjust the white balance again.
ERROR : OVER LIGHT Excessive illumination.
Displayed when the lighting is too bright. Decrease the lighting and adjust the white balance again.
White Paint Adjustment
You can fine-tune the white balance saved in Memory A or Memory B.
* Adjust [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] in [Main
Menu]B[Camera Process]B[White Balance] (A Page 79)
When [AWB] is selected, the normal white paint adjustment value is cleared. However, you can also set to keep the value even when [AWB] is executed. (A Page 79)
Automatic White Balance Mode (FAW: Fulltime Auto White balance)
You can assign AFAWB (Fulltime Auto White balance) to any of the three positions on the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch. Configure the setting with [FAW] in the [Camera Function]B[Switch Set...] menu. (A Page 74)
Set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder to AONB to enter FAW mode. White balance is automatically adjusted according to the color temperature of the lighting on the object.
White balance switching with the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch is disabled.
Memo :
When [White Balance] in the [Camera Function]B[FULL
AUTO...] menu is set to ASW SetB, you can switch the white balance with the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch on the camera recorder. (A Page 75)
Note :
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.
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Shooting

Adjusting the White Shading

You need to adjust white shading when you change the lens. Even if white balance is adjusted in the center of the screen,
the top and bottom of the screen may not be adjusted. In this case, green and yellow colors may appear on the screen.
This is due to the characteristic of the lens. Correcting this phenomena is known as white shading adjustment. Perform this adjustment after adjusting the white balance.
[MENU] Button
Cross-Shaped Button (JKHI)
Set Button (R)
CSelect the item to change with the cross-shaped button
(JK) and press the Set button (R).
DChange the setting value with the cross-shaped button
while looking at the evaluated value at the bottom right of the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen.
If the evaluated value of the adjusting channel is larger
than 0, use the cross-shaped button (K) to change the setting value so that the value is more or less AEvenB. Similarly, if the value is smaller than 0, use the cross­shaped button ( ( A Page 42 [Evaluated value])
[R]
[G]
[B]
(Adjustment range : Min (-128) to Normal to Max(127))
Red adjustment
Green adjustment
Blue adjustment
J) to change the setting value.
Memo :
There may be some delay in the changes of the evaluated value after pressing the cross-shaped button.
Increasing the setting value suppresses the colors at the bottom and enhances the colors on top.
EPress the Set button (R) to save the settings after the
changes are complete.
FSelect [Back] and press the Set button (R) to return to
the [White Balance] menu.
1
Fill the monitor screen with a pattern box of uniform light
source or white (plain) paper shone with uniform lighting.
2 Set the control of the camera lens as follows.
ASet the aperture to F4 or more such that the iris achieves
optimum brightness. If the brightness is insufficient even at F4, set to the optimum brightness by increasing the lighting.
BWhen using zoom lens, set to the center of the zoom
adjustment range.
3 Adjust the white balance of the camera recorder.
( A Page 40 [Memory A Mode (A), Memory B Mode (B)])
4 Set the macro level of the monitor to the maximum.
5 Check the monitor screen.
There is no need for adjustment if there is no color at the top
and bottom of the screen.
If the top of the screen is greenish and the bottom is reddish or vice versa, continue this adjustment.
6 Adjust the white shading.
It is recommended to adjust only G (green).
ASet [Main Menu]B[Camera Process]B[White
Balance...]B[Shading Mode] to AManualB. (A Page 79)
BSelect [Adjust...] in the [White Balance] menu and press
the Set button (
R).
Top
CD
F
Evaluated
Btm
Evaluated Value Detection Frames
Val ue
7 Press the [MENU] button to return to the normal
screen.
8 Readjust the white balance. (A Page 40)
Note :
If the lens setup is incorrect, you may have over-corrected the white shading. Set to the recommended settings for the lens. (Do not open the iris more than F4. Do not adjust the zoom lens at the telephoto or wide angle end.)
White shading occurs as a result of the optical characteristic of the attached lens. This is not a camera malfunction.
Evaluated value
A value that compares the average values of the R, G, B channels in the evaluated value detection frames at the top (Top) and bottom (Btm) of the LCD monitor or viewfinder (difference between [Top] and [Btm]).
If [Top] is larger than [Btm], a negative value is displayed. If [Top] is smaller than [Btm], a positive value is displayed.
When there is no difference between [Top] and [Btm], AEvenB is displayed. Set such that the evaluated value is more or less AEvenB.
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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 switch is changed, the position of the switched ND filter is displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. (STATUS 1 Screen)
[ND FILTER] Switch
1280x720 24p HQ
A
B STBY
[1/16] Reduces the amount of incident light to 1/16. Select
[1/4] Reduces the amount of incident light to 1/4. Select
[OFF] Select this for indoor and dark outdoor environments.
100min 100min
30/24 fps
282min
Displays the position of the ND filter
this for extremely bright outdoor environments.
this for bright and sunny outdoor environments.
00:00:00:00
MAX 123% MIN 45%
SKIN AREA
S.DTL
B -3
ND1/16 A<3200K>
Memo :
The display of the ND filter position is set to AOffB by
default. To display the position of the ND filter, set [Filter] in the [LCD/VF]B[Status Display...] menu to AOnB. (A Page 84)
It is recommended to use the ND filter to set the lens
aperture to less than F5.6.
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Shooting

Adjusting Audio Input Settings and Recording Level

You can record audio from the two channels (CH-1/CH-2) in synchronization with video images on this camera recorder. The camera recorder is equipped with [INPUT1] and [INPUT2] terminals for audio input. You can select a recording channel and the adjustment mode (manual/ automatic).
[CH-2 INPUT] Selection Switch
[AUDIO INPUT 1/2]
[INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminal

Setting Audio Input

Select the audio to input through [INPUT1] and [INPUT2] terminals with the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] mode switch.
[LINE]
[MIC] Use this setting when connecting to a dynamic
[MIC+48V]
Note :
When connecting a device that does not require a +48 V power supply, make sure that it is not set to the position.
When the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] mode switch is set to AMICB, 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 [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] mode switch to ALINEB or adjust the volume with the [CH1/CH2 AUDIO LEVEL] recording level adjustment knob.
Memo :
Set the reference input level of AMICB and AMIC+48VB using [Input1 Mic Ref.]/[Input2 Mic Ref.] in the [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Audio Set] menu. (APage 72)
Setting of [CH-2 INPUT] Selection Switch
Use the [CH-2 INPUT] selection switch to select the audio to be recorded to CH-2.
[INPUT1] Records audio from [INPUT1] terminal to CH-2.
[INPUT2] Records audio from [INPUT2] terminal to CH-2.
Use this setting when connecting to an audio device or other equipment. The reference input level is +4 dBu.
microphone.
Use this setting when connecting to a microphone (phantom microphone) that requires a +48 V power supply.
Mode Switch
A
MIC+48VB

Adjusting Audio Recording Level

You can select to adjust the audio recording levels for the two channels (CH-1/CH-2) manually or automatically.
[AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] Adjustment Knob
[FULL AUTO] Switch
When the LCD monitor is open
[AUDIO SELECT CH-1/ CH-2] Selection Switch
Manual Adjustment Mode (Manual Adjustment)
Set the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch on the camera recorder to AMANUALB to enter the manual adjustment mode, and use the [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] adjustment knob to set the recording level. You can adjust the level manually during the recording, recording pause, and stop modes.
1 Set the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch to
AMANUALB for the channel to manually adjust the recording level.
2 Turn the corresponding [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2]
adjustment knob to adjust the level.
Adjust such that the audio level meter does not light up at -2 dB even for loud sounds.
1280x720 24p HQ
30/24 fps
A
100min 100min
B STBY
STATUS 1 Screen
282min
Memo :
Set [Audio Limiter] in the [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Audio Set] menu to AOnB to activate the audio limiter in the Manual Adjustment Mode. This controls the recording level when excessive audio signals are input. (
For the reference level to be recorded on SDHC cards, set [Audio Ref. Level] in the [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Audio
A
Set] menu to
-20dBB or A-12dBB. (common for CH-1, CH-2)
(APage 72)
00:00:00:00
MAX 123% MIN 45%
SKIN AREA
S.DTL
ND1/16 A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
B -3
-2 dB
Audio Level Meter
A
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Note :
When the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is set to AONB, the recording level cannot be adjusted with the [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] adjustment knob.
Using Stereo Type Earphone Jack
When a stereo type earphone jack is connected, perform the following setting to output stereo sound.
1 Set the [MONITOR SELECT] switch to ABOTHB.
Automatic Adjustment Mode
Set the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch on the camera recorder to AAUTOB or the [FULL AUTO] switch to AONB 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 AONB, mode switching with the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch is disabled.
Memo :
When [Audio] in the [Camera Function]B[FULL AUTO...]
A
menu is set to mode with the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch on the camera recorder even if the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to
AONB
. (APage 75)
SW SetB, you can switch the recording level

Audio Monitor During Recording

You can check the input audio with the monitor speaker or earphones.
1 Select the channel to monitor with the [MONITOR
SELECT] switch.
[CH-1] Outputs audio from [INPUT1] terminal.
[BOTH] Mixes and outputs audio from both [INPUT1/INPUT2]
terminals.
[CH-2] Outputs audio from [INPUT2] terminal.
2 Set [Main Menu]B[A/V Out]B[Audio Monitor] to
AStereoB. (A Page 87)
Only audio from [CH-1] is output through the monitor speaker.
Memo :
You can set the volume of the alarm tone with [Alarm Level]
B
in the [Main Menu]
A
HighB) (APage 87)
[Others] menu. (AOffB/ALowB/AMiddleB/
2 Adjust the volume of the monitor audio with the
[MONITOR] adjustment knob.
Monitor Speaker [PHONES] Te r m in a l
[MONITOR] Adjustment Knob
[MONITOR SELECT] Switch
Memo :
Alarm tone is output when there is an abnormality in the camera recorder. Alarm tone is also output when the SDHC card is full or when the battery is low.
Note :
Increasing the volume of the monitor too much may result in howling of the camera microphone.
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Setting 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 screens during playback or recording. (Status screen)

Displaying Time Code and User’s Bit

The time code and user’s bit are displayed on the viewfinder and LCD screens during playback or recording. The display differs according to the menu settings.
1 Set [Main Menu]B[LCD/VF]B[Status Display...]B[TC/
UB] to AOnB. (A Page 85)
Time code or user’s bit data is displayed on the status screen.
Time Code or User’s Bit
00:00:00:00
MAX 123% MIN 45%
SKIN AREA
S.DTL
B -3
ND1/16 A<3200K>
100min 100min
30/24 fps
282min
STATUS 1 Screen
1280x720 24p HQ
A
B
STBY
2 Select the display with the [TC DISPLAY] switch on
the LCD monitor.
Select time code display (TC) or user’s bit display (UB).
Memo :
The built-in time code generator number is displayed.
Time code display for [IEEE1394] input is not supported.
Values recorded on the SDHC card is displayed in Media mode.
Setting Display LCD/VF Display
TC
UB
Time Code
User’s Bit
When [Main Menu]B[LCD/
B
[Status Display...]B[TC/
VF]
AOnB
UB] is set to or user’s bit is displayed during the following status display and information display mode of the LCD screen.
STATUS 1 Screen in
Camera mode
STATUS 1, STATUS 2
Screens in Media mode (SD)
, time code
VIDEO Output
Display
When [Analog Out Char.] or [SDI Out Char.] in the [A/V Out] menu is set to
AOnB
, time code or user’s bit is displayed in the respective video output images during the LCD/VF display setting on the left.

Time Code Operation Mode

Three types of time code operation can be selected with the [TC GENE.] switch. They are AFREEB, ARECB, and AREGENB.
Setting Mode Description
FREE FreeRun
mode
REC RecRun
mode
REGEN Regen
mode
* When [Rec Mode] in the [Record Set] menu is set to
AVariable FrameB, time code operation enters RecRun mode.
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. *
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 SDHC card is not replaced. If the SDHC 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.
The time code operates in the run mode during recording. When the SDHC card is replaced, the last time code recorded on the card is read and recorded on a new card so that the time code continues in running order. (A Page 49)
[TC DISPLAY] Setting Switch
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[TC GENE.] Setting Switch
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 Preset] in the [TC/UB] menu. (A Page 82)
[USER2] Button
[TC GENE.] Setting Switch
Memo :
When the frame rate setting in [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Record Format]B[Frame & Bit Rate] is A50, 25, 24B,
A
settings cannot be made in [Drop]. (
You can configure the setting without accessing the [TC/UB] menu screen. (APage 48)
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Setting Time Code
[USER2] Button
[MENU] Button
Set Button (
[CANCEL] Button
R)
Cross­Shaped Button
JKHI)
(
1 Select [Main Menu]B[TC/UB]B[TC Preset] and press
the Set button (
The [TC Preset] screen appears.
R). (A Page 82)
1
Required Settings Before Preset
1 Set the [TC GENE.] switch to ARECB or AFREEB.
[REC] Preset data in the time code generator operates in
[FREE] Time code starts to operate in run mode from the
run mode during recording mode. Set this when recording continous time code in connecting frames.
preset time in the time code generator.
2 Select the framing mode for the time code generator
(only when the frame rate setting is A60B or A30B).
Set using [Main Menu]B[TC/UB]B[Drop]. (A Page 82)
[Drop] Sets the run mode of the time code generator to drop
[Non Drop]
Memo :
Drop frame/non-drop frame mode
When the frame rate setting in [Main Menu]B[Record Set...]
B
[Record Format]B[Frame & Bit Rate] is 60 (30), the actual number of frames per second is approximately 59.94 (29.97). However, the time code processing standard is 60 (30) 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.
On the other hand, the non-drop frame mode (Non Drop) does not drop frames and ignores the discrepancy with the actual time.
frame mode. Use this setting when placing emphasis on the
recording time.
Sets the run mode of the time code generator to non­drop frame mode.
Use this setting when placing emphasis on the number of frames.
[TC/UB] Menu Screen
Memo :
When the [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB, the
parameter is displayed as ARegenerationB and cannot be selected.
2 Set the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).
Use the cross-shaped button ( item to set, then the cross-shaped button ( the values.
[TC Preset] Screen
(During drop frame)
Memo :
Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to A0B. The cursor moves to the time digit (left).
H, I) to place the cursor at the
J, K) to change
Cursor
During non-drop frame
3 Check the values and press the cross-shaped button
(R).
The time code is set and the screen returns to [TC/UB].
To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.
4 Press the [MENU] button.
Returns to the normal screen.
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Setting Time Code and User’s Bit (continued)

Presetting the User’s Bit

You can add an 8-digit hexadecimal number as the user’s bit to the recorded image.
[USER2] Button
[MENU] Button
Set Button (
[CANCEL] Button
R)
Cross­Shaped Button
JKHI)
(
3
Check the values and press the cross-shaped button (R).
The time code is set and the screen returns to [TC/UB].
To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.
4 Press the [MENU] button.
Returns to the normal screen.

Setting Time Code Without Opening the Menu

[USER1] Button
[USER2] Button
[MENU] Button
Set Button (
R)
Cross­Shaped Button
JKHI)
(
1 Select [Main Menu]B[TC/UB]B[UB Preset] and press
the Set button (
The [UB Preset] setting screen appears.
R). (A Page 82)
1
[TC/UB] Menu Screen
Memo :
When the [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB, the parameter is displayed as ARegenerationB and cannot be selected.
2 Use the cross-shaped button (H, I) to place the
cursor at the item to set, then the cross-shaped button (
J, K) to change the values.
Numbers between 0 and 9 or alphabets between A and F can be specified for the user’s bit.
[CANCEL] Button
Memo :
Settings cannot be made in the following cases.
[TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB.
Menu screen is displayed.
The camera recorder is not in Camera mode.
Required Settings Before Preset
(A Page 47)
Set the [TC DISPLAY] switch to ATCB.
Set the [TC GENE.] switch to settings other than
AREGENB.
Setting Time Code
1 Hold down the [MENU] button and press the [USER1]
button.
The [TC Preset] setting screen appears.
Cursor
Cursor
[UB Preset] Screen
Memo :
Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to A0B. The cursor moves to the left.
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[TC Preset] Screen
(During drop frame)
2 Set the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).
Use the cross-shaped button ( item to set, then the cross-shaped button ( the values.
Memo :
Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to A0B. The cursor moves to the time digit (left).
H, I) to place the cursor at the
J, K) to change
2 Set the user’s bit.
Use the cross-shaped button ( item to set, then the cross-shaped button ( the values.
Memo :
Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to A0B. The cursor moves to the left.
H, I) to place the cursor at the
J, K) to change
3 Check the values and press the cross-shaped button
(
R
).
The time code is set and the screen returns to the normal screen.
To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.
Note :
Editing will be canceled and the screen will close under the following situations.
The [TC DISPLAY] switch is selected during editing.
The camera recorder is switched to the Media mode.
When editing time code, operations of the [USER1], [USER2], [USER3] buttons that are set in the [Main
B
Menu] disabled. [USER2] functions as the number reset button. (APage 74)

Setting User’s Bit Without Opening the Menu

Memo :
Settings cannot be made in the following cases.
[TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB.
Menu screen is displayed.
The camera recorder is not in Camera mode.
[Camera Function]B[Switch Set...] menu are
3
Check the values and press the cross-shaped button (R).
The user’s bit is set and the screen returns to the normal screen.
To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.
Note :
Editing will be canceled and the screen will close under the following situations.
The [TC DISPLAY] switch is selected during editing.
The camera recorder is switched to the Media mode.
When editing time code, operations of the [USER1], [USER2], [USER3] buttons that are set in the [Main
B
Menu] disabled. [USER2] functions as the number reset button. (APage 74)
[Camera Function]B[Switch Set...] menu are

Recording Time Code in Continuation of the Recorded Time Code on SDHC card

Required Settings Before Preset (A Page 47)
Set the [TC DISPLAY] switch to AUBB.
Set the [TC GENE.] switch to settings other than
AREGENB.
Setting User’s Bit
1 Hold down the [MENU] button and press the [USER1]
button.
The [UB Preset] setting screen appears.
Cursor
[UB Preset] Screen
[TC GENE.] Setting Switch
This camera recorder is equipped with the time code reader. Set the [TC GENE.] switch on the inner panel of the LCD to
AREGENB. When the camera recorder enters from recording standby
mode to recording mode, it reads the time code already recorded on the SDHC card and records the new time code in continuation of that value.
The same data as the user’s bit already recorded on the SDHC card is recorded.
Memo :
When the [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB, the
framing mode of the time code follows the settings in [Drop] of the [TC/UB] menu instead of the clip settings. (A Page 82)
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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.
Specifying the Brightness (Luminance) Level Range for Displaying Zebra Pattern
[ZEBRA ON/OFF] Switch
Memo :
ATo p 2B and ABottom2B cannot be set if [Zebra] is set to
A1PatternB.
When the specified range of two zebra patterns overlaps,
the two zebra patterns overlap and are displayed in a grid.
3 Display the zebra pattern.
Set the [ZEBRA ON/OFF] switch in front of the camera recorder to AONB to display the zebra pattern at the specified range.
Zebra Pattern
Specify the upper (Top1, Top2) and lower (Bottom1, Bottom2) limits of the luminance level.
1 Set the zebra display pattern.
Select the display pattern in [LCD/VF]B[Shooting Assist...]B[Zebra].
[Zebra1] Display
[Zebra2] Display
2 Specify the brightness (luminance) level range for
displaying zebra pattern.
Specify the upper (Top1, Top2) and lower (Bottom1, Bottom2) limits of the luminance level in [LCD/ VF]B[Shooting Assist...]B[Zebra].
Item Settings Options
Zebra Zebra display pattern 1Pattern
2Patterns
Top1 Upper luminance limit for
displaying [Zebra1]
Bottom1 Lower luminance limit for
displaying [Zebra1]
Top2 Upper luminance limit for
displaying [Zebra2]
Bottom2 Lower luminance limit for
displaying [Zebra2]
5 % - 100 %, Over (in 5 % increments)
0 % - 100 % (in 5 % increments)
5 % - 100 %, Over (in 5 % increments)
0 % - 100 % (in 5 % increments)
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Setting Spot Meter

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 screens.
Zebra patterns display the brightness of output video
A
signals. (
This function allows you to check the brightness of input images from the lens without depending on image processing such as gamma curve. The dynamic range of the camera recorder is 300 % and a brightness range of 0 % to 300 % and above is displayed.
Memo :
Spot meter may not be consistent with the zebra display
range. When [Gamma] in the [Camera Process] menu is set to ACinemaB or AFilm OutB, the 100IRE output is not consistent with the 100 % display. (A Page 77)
When an object of more than 300 % luminance is detected, it is displayed as 300 %.
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3
Flip the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch of the camera
recorder.
The operation switches as below when the [SKIN AREA/ SPOT METER] switch is flipped.
When [Max&Min]/[Max]/[Min] is selected
[SPOT METER ON] is displayed when the switch is
A
flipped. Cursors appear according to the settings. 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 of these areas are displayed.
Cursor ([Max]:Green)
Cursor ([Min]:Yellow)
B [SPOT METER FIXED] is displayed when the switch is
flipped. Automatic detection stops. Frames are fixed at the stopped positions and the brightness are displayed.
Set Button (
[SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] Switch
1
Select ASpot MeterB in [SKIN A./SPOT M.] of the [Main
Menu]
B
[Camera Function]B[Switch Set...] menu. (APage 75)
2
Select one of the following from [SPOT METER]. (APage 75)
Item Settings
[Max&Min]
[Max]
[Min]
[Manual]
Displays the brightness (%) and positions of the brightest and darkest areas in the screen. Frames may also be stopped at the current positions.
Displays the brightness (%) and position of the brightest area in the screen. Frames may also be stopped at the current positions.
Displays the brightness (%) and position of the darkest area in the screen. Frame may also be stopped at the current positions.
Displays the brightness (%) of the specified position.
[Max] : Green [Min] : Yellow
Green
Ye l l o w
Green (Blinks in red when specifying the position)
R)
Cross­Shaped Button (
JKHI)
Color of frame
indicating the
position
Cursor ([Max]:Green)
Cursor ([Min]:Yellow)
C [SPOT METER OFF] is displayed when the switch is
flipped. Displays of cursors and brightness disappear.
D Returns to the state in A.
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Setting Spot Meter
[
Viewing Recorded Videos
(continued)
When [Manual] is selected
[SPOT METER FIXED] is displayed when the switch is
A
flipped. The brightness of the cursor position is displayed.
Cursor (Green)
B [SPOT METER OFF] is displayed when the switch is
flipped. Displays of cursors and brightness disappear.
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 (Camera Resolution/Frame & Bit Rate) of the clip. (A Page 71)
Memo :
To use this function, assign AClip ReviewB to any of the [USER1], [USER2], [USER3] buttons or the [RET] button on the lens.
* [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set...]B[LENS
RET]/[USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3]BAClip ReviewB(A Page 74)
[RET] Button
W
T
RET
A M
IRIS
C [SPOT METER SELECT] is displayed when the switch is
flipped. The cursor blinks in red. Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button to specify the position to display the brightness. When the position is decided, press the Set button or flip the switch to confirm.
Cursor (Blinks in red)
D Returns to the state in A.
Memo :
When moving the cursor position, [SHUTTER]/[AE LEVEL] control is disabled.
You can also decide the position of the cursor with the cross­shaped button (Set button).
When the brightness is 0 % in the entire screen, the frame is fixed in the center.
1 Press the button assigned with the AClip ReviewB
function during standby (ASTBYB is displayed).
Playback of the configured section starts.
Memo :
The video clip is played back according to the [Clip
Review] settings in the [Camera Function] menu. By default setting (Last 5 sec), the last 5 seconds of the clip is played back. (A Page 74)
When playback is complete, the camera recorder exits
Clip Review and returns to ASTBYB (recording standby) mode.
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Note :
During Clip Review, only the [CANCEL] and [REC] buttons are enabled. Press the [CANCEL] button to cancel clip
A
review and return to 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 , red text) . To operate Clip Review, use the [CANCEL] button to set to (APage 55)
Clip Review is unavailable when the camera recorder is connected to an external equipment and the equipment is in recording state.
STBYB (recording standby) mode.
A
STBYCB
(white text) first.

Assigning Functions to User Buttons

You can assign functions to the [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3] buttons. By assigning functions to the [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3] buttons, the usability of the camera recorder is enhanced.
[USER1], [USER2], [USER3] Buttons
1 Assign functions to the [USER1], [USER2], and
[USER3] buttons from the menu. (A Page 74)
Set each of the [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3] items in the [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set...] menu.
Memo :
Operations of the [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3]
buttons are interlocked with the menu settings.
When the menu screen is displayed, these buttons
function as the menu operation buttons. ( A Page 66 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen])
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Protecting Important Scenes (OK Mark Function)

You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes. Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus
protecting the important clips. In addition, you can display only the clips with OK marks in the thumbnail display during Media mode.
Appending OK Marks During Recording
1 Assign the AOK MarkB function to the [RET] button on
the lens from the menu.
Select [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch
B
[LENS RET]BA
Set...]
Append or delete the [OK] mark with every press of the [RET] button.
When an OK mark is appended, AOKB appears at the top left of the status screen on the viewfinder/LCD monitor. (
A
Page 92)(APage 99)
1280x720 60p HQ
OK
A
100min 100min
B REC
30/24 fps
282min
STATUS 1 Screen
OK MarkB. (APage 74)
AOKB Mark
00:00:00:00
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
SKIN AREA
S.DTL
B -3
ND1/16 A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000

Special Recording

Besides the normal recording mode, three special recording methods are available in this camera recorder. They are Pre REC, Clip Continuous REC, and Variable Frame REC. Select the mode from [Rec Mode] in the [Record Set] menu.
* Set using [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Mode].
(A Page 71)

Pre REC

This mode allows you to start video and audio recording about 3 seconds before the actual recording. You can start recording about 3 seconds before the actual recording when the camera recorder is in recording standby mode (STBYP).
Using Pre REC allows you to record a complete event without missing the initial scenes even if you start the recording late.
Finished clip
(Recorded video and audio)
Records approx. 3 seconds before
Press [REC]
(Recording starts)
1 Set [Rec Mode] to APre RecB. (A Page 71)
Set [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Mode] to APre RecB.
The status display changes to ASTBYBBASTBYPB
Press [REC]
(Recording stops)
.
Memo :
Clips appended with [OK Mark] cannot be deleted from the
camera recorder using [Delete Clip...]. (However, they will be deleted when the SDHC card is formatted.)
When the camera recorder is in Media mode (SD Card mode), you can delete the [OK] marks appended during recording, or append/delete [OK] marks after shooting.
A
Page 64 [Appending and Deleting OK Marks])
(
Note :
When the write-protect switch on the SDHC card is set ( is displayed), [OK] marks cannot be appended/deleted.
2 Press the [REC] button to start recording in Pre REC
mode.
The status display changes to ASTBYPBBA
card slot status indicator lights up in red.
Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The
A
display changes to status indicator lights up in green.
RECPBBA
STBYPB
Note :
When the interval between start and stop recording is short,
A
STBYPB
is complete. ARECPBBASTBYPB (STBY blinks in red)BASTBYPB is displayed. When the SDHC card becomes full during recording,
recording stops and ASTOPPB
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 switching from Media mode to
Camera mode
Immediately after setting [Rec Mode]
Immediately after the end of Clip Review
Immediately after changing file format
Immediately after changing video format
may not be displayed immediately after recording
is displayed.
RECPB
and the card slot
and the
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Clip Continuous REC

In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image, audio, and accompanying data from the start till the end of the recording are recorded as one AclipB on the SDHC card.
This mode allows you to consolidate several rounds of Astart- stop recordingB into one clip.
Example: In normal recording, three clips are generated as
Recording 1, Recording 2, and Recording 3. However, recording in this mode generates only one clip.
Press [REC]
(Recording starts)
Press [REC]
(Recording pauses)
Recording 1 Recording 2 Recording 3
Press [REC]
(Recording resumes)
Press [REC]
(Recording pauses)
Finished clip
(Recorded video and audio)
Recording 1 Recording 2 Recording 3
Press [REC]
(Recording resumes)
Press [REC]
(Recording stops)
1 Set [Rec Mode] to AClip ContinuousB.
Set [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Mode] to AClip ContinuousB. (APage 71)
The status display changes to ASTBYBBASTBYCB
.
2 Start recording. (Recording 1)
Press the [REC] button to start recording in Clip Continuous
mode.
The status display changes to ASTBYCBBA card slot status indicator lights up in red.
RECCB
and the
3 Pause recording.
Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The
display changes to
The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.
Memo :
When the [CANCEL] button is pressed while the camera recorder is paused (STBY
A
STBYCB
BASTBYCB
status indicator lights up in green.
(red text) BA
A
RECCBBA
(white text). A AclipB is generated. The card slot
STBYCB
C
), the display changes to
STBYCB
(red text).
(blinking red text)
6 Resume recording. (Recording 3)
Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The
A
display changes to
The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.
STBYCB
(red text) BA
RECCB
.
7 Press and hold the [REC] button.
Recording stops and the display changes to
A
RECCBBA
The card slot status indicator lights up in green.
STBYCB
. A AclipB is generated.
8 Press the [REC] button again.
The status display changes to ASTBYCBBA
card slot status indicator lights up in red.
A new AclipB is generated from here.
Memo :
Do not remove the SDHC card during recording (RECC, red
A
text) or recording pause (
Clip Review (A Page 52)
Switching SDHC card slots
Switching operation mode (A Page 7)
Files are split into sizes of 4 GB (or 30 minutes) regardless of the menu settings.
STBYCB
Note :
Do not remove the SDHC card during recording (RECC, red text) or recording pause (STBYC, red text).
To remove the SDHC card in AClip ContinuousB mode, press the [CANCEL] button, check that ASTBYCB displayed and the card slot status indicator is lighted in green before you remove the card.
When the SDHC card becomes full during recording,
A
recording stops and
When the [POWER] switch is turned off during recording or recording pause, recording stops and power is cut off after a clip is generated.
If the power is cut off due to low battery power, a proper clip may not be generated.
STOPCB
is displayed.
RECCB
, red text).
(white text) is
and the
4 Resume recording. (Recording 2)
Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The
A
display changes to
The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.
STBYCB
(red text) BA
RECCB
5 Pause recording.
Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The
display changes to ARECCBBA
The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.
STBYCB
(red text).
.
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Shooting
Special Recording (continued)

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. Variable Frame REC is only enabled under the following situations.
[Camera Resolution] in the [Record Format] menu is set to
A
1280x720B.
[Frame & Bit Rate] in the [Record Format] menu is set to
A
30p(HQ)B, A24p(HQ)B, or A25p(HQ)B.
Number of Frames that can be Set
1 Set [Camera Resolution] to A1280x720B, then set
[Frame & Bit Rate]. (A Page 71)
Set [Frame & Bit Rate] to A30p(HQ)B, A24p(HQ)B, or A25p(HQ)B.
Note :
The recording frame rate cannot be changed during recording. To change the frame rate, stop the recording first and perform the change.
When the [TC GENE.] switch located on the inner panel of the LCD is set to AFREEB, videos are recorded in REC (RecRun) time code.
Audio cannot be recorded. A mark appears in the audio level meter display. (APage 92)
Depending on the settings, images beyond the recording stop position may be recorded and it may take time for the camera recorder to enter ASTBYB mode.
2 Set [Rec Mode] to AVariable FrameB. (A Page 71)
Set [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Mode] to AVariabl e FrameB.
3 Select a recording frame rate from [Frame Rate].
(A Page 71)
The selectable frame rates are as shown below.
Record Format Selectable Shooting Frame Rate
1280x720 30p(HQ) 10 12 15 20 24 30 404860^
24p(HQ) ^ 10 12 15 20 24 30404860
25p(HQ) ^^10 12.5 20 25 40 50 ^^
Effect during playback Quick motion Standard Slow motion
Memo :
When [AE LEVEL] in the [Main Menu]B[Camera
B
Function] you can use the cross-shaped button ( frame rate during Variable Frame REC. In modes other than Variable Frame REC, the cross-shaped button (HI) functions as the [AE LEVEL] setting button. (APage 75)
[Switch Set...] menu is set to AAE LEVEL/VFRB,
HI
) to select the
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Playback

Playing Back Recorded Clips

To play back clips recorded on SDHC cards, switch to the Media mode (SD Card mode). Press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button in Camera mode to enter SD Card mode. A thumbnail screen of the clips recorded on the SDHC card is displayed. You can play back the selected clip on the thumbnail screen.
Memo :
When an SDHC card without any clips is inserted, ANo ClipsB is displayed.
Operation Buttons
Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to operate the thumbnail screen.
C
B
D
A
E

Thumbnail Screen

The thumbnail screen is available in “No Detailed Properties (4x3 thumbnails)” and “Detailed Properties (4x1 thumbnails)” displays.
Use the thumbnail menu [Detailed Properties] to switch display. (A Page 61)
The first frame of the recorded clip on the SDHC card is displayed as the thumbnail.
Thumbnails are displayed in order of recording from the oldest to most recent.
No Detailed Properties (4x3 Thumbnails)
Screen
D
C B
A
E F
G
H
I
J
Name Description
A [MENU] Button
B [USER1] Button
C [USER2] Button D Set (Play) Button
E Cross-Shaped
Button (JKHI)
F [CANCEL] (Stop)
Button
F
Displays the thumbnail screen menu. Press this button to close the menu screen during menu display and return to the normal screen.
Appends (or deletes) an OK mark on the selected clip.
Deletes the selected clip.
Sets the values and items. (Confirm) Plays back the selected clip.
J : Moves the cursor upward. K : Moves the cursor downward. H : Moves back to the previous item. I : Moves forward to the next item.
(To enter sub-menus or display pop-up menus.)
Cancels settings and returns to the previous screen. Stops video playback.
Name Description
A Cursor
Indicates the selected clip. Use the cross­shaped button (JKHI) to move the cursor. After power is turned on and SDHC card is inserted, or when the camera recorder is switched to Media mode (SD Card mode), the cursor is positioned on top of the latest clip. When the camera recorder changes to the thumbnail screen during playback, the cursor is positioned on the clip that was played back. If you play back the same clip again, it will continue from where it was left off. The default position of the cursor when SDHC card slot is switched is on the previously selected clip before the switch.
Example of the moving order of the cursor
(total 22 clips)
Scrolls page
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Playback
C
Playing Back Recorded Clips (continued)
Thumbnail Screen (continued)
No Detailed Properties (4x3 Thumbnails) Screen (continued)
D
E
B
A
Name Description
B SDHC Card
C File Format
Displays the status of the inserted SDHC card, selected SDHC card, write-protect switch, and the need for restoring.
Use the [SLOT SELECT] switch to switch slots. Clips in slot A and B cannot be displayed at the same time.
: Write-protect switch of the SDHC card
in slot A is set.
: SDHC card in slot B needs to be
restored or formatted, or is an unsupported SDHC card.
Shows the file format of the currently displayed clips. Clips of other [File Format] will not be displayed.
* Depends on the settings in [Record
Set]B[Record Format]B[File Format] of the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 71)
F
G
H
I
J
Name Description
D Video
Format
E Number of
Clips
F Remaining
Battery Power
Displays the video format (Camera Resolution/Frame Rate) that allows playback and thumbnail display.
Available in 4 types: [1080/60i, 30p, 24p], [1080/50i, 25p], [720/60p, 30p, 24p], and [720/50p, 25p]. Clips of other video formats are represented in alternative display. Clips that are in alternative display cannot be played back with the current video format settings.
A B
A A clip with corrupted management
information. It cannot be played back even if you press the playback button.
B
A clip that cannot be played back nor displayed in thumbnail with the current video format settings. It cannot be played back even if you press the playback button. The format of the clip is displayed.
* Depends on the settings in [Record
Set]B[Record Format]B[Frame & Bit Rate] of the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 71)
Displays the [running number/total number of clips] of the displayed clips.
: Ample battery power. : Slightly reduced battery power. : Low battery power. : Empty battery power. (Blinks in red) : External power supply connected.
Memo :
If the battery in use is not a recommended
one, the battery mark which indicates the battery level may not appear.
G Scroll Bar
H Thumbnail
Te xt
Indicates the scroll position. When there is a black space below the scroll bar (white), this indicates further pages. When the scroll bar (white) is at the bottom, this indicates the last page.
Displays the time code or date/time at the start of clip recording. Date/time is displayed in the local time of the shooting location.
Set whether to display ATCB or ADate/TimeB in the thumbnail menu [Thumbnail Text...]. (A Page 61)
Data/time display depends on the settings in [LCD/VF]B[Status Display...]B[Date Style] of the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 85) Time is displayed in 24-hour display regardless of the [Time Style] setting.
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Name Description
A
B
I Clip Mark
Displays clip information (properties).
A OK Mark
Clip is appended with OK mark.
Memo :
Clips appended with OK marks cannot be
deleted on the camera recorder.
B
Continued From Mark
This mark indicates that the current clip is continued from another SDHC card when recording is divided and made on several SDHC cards.
C
Continue Mark
This mark indicates that the current clip will continue to another SDHC card when recording is divided and made on several SDHC cards.
J Operation
Guide for the current operation buttons.
Guide
Moves the clip cursor to the top/bottom/left/right.
Plays back the selected clip.
Appends an OK mark to the selected clip.
This is displayed when an OK mark is not
appended to the clip. (A Page 64)
Memo :
This is disabled when the SDHC card is
locked. (Displayed in gray)
Deletes the OK mark from the selected clip.
This is displayed when an OK mark is
appended to the clip. (A Page 65)
Memo :
This is disabled when the SDHC card is
locked. (Displayed in gray)
Deletes the selected clip.
(A Page 62)
C
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Playback
C
Playing Back Recorded Clips (continued)
Thumbnail Screen (continued)
Detailed Properties (4x1 Thumbnails)
Screen
A
B
Name Description
A Cursor
Indicates the selected clip. Use the cross­shaped button (HI) to move the cursor. After power is turned on and SDHC card is inserted, or when the camera recorder is switched to Media mode (SD Card mode), the cursor is positioned on top of the latest clip. When the camera recorder changes to the thumbnail screen during playback, the cursor is positioned on the clip that was played back. If you play back the same clip again, it will continue from where it was left off. The default position of the cursor when SDHC card slot is switched is on the previously selected clip before the switch.
Example of the moving order of the cursor
(total 6 clips)
D
Name Description
C Detailed
Properties
D Operation
Guide
Shows the detailed properties of the selected clip. The following information is displayed. File Format : File format
Clip Name : Clip name Resolution : Image size Frame Rate : Frame rate Bit Rate : Bit rate Audio : Audio format Start TC : Time code at the start of
End TC : Time code at the end of
Duration : Clip length UB : User’s bit Creation Date : Date created Variable Frame : Variable frame (only in
Guide for the current operation buttons.
Moves the clip cursor to the left/right.
Plays back the selected clip.
Appends an OK mark to the selected clip.
This is displayed when an OK mark is not
appended to the clip. (A Page 64)
Memo :
This is disabled when the SDHC card is
locked. (Displayed in gray)
Deletes the OK mark from the selected clip.
This is displayed when an OK mark is
appended to the clip. (A Page 65)
Memo :
This is disabled when the SDHC card is
locked. (Displayed in gray)
Deletes the selected clip.
(A Page 62)
recording
recording
Variable Frame REC)
B Scroll Bar
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Scrolls page
Indicates the scroll position. When there is a black space on the right of the scroll bar (white), this indicates further
pages. When the scroll bar (white) is at the right end,
this indicates the last page.

Playing Back

Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to play back.

Thumbnail Menu

A
B
C
Name Description
A Button B Button
Button
C Button
Plays back/pauses the selected clip.
Skips in the reverse or forward direction.
Fast forwards in the reverse or forward direction.
Stops playback.
1 Select the clip to play back on the thumbnail screen.
Select the clip to play back with the cross-shaped button.
2 Press the playback/pause button.
Playback of the selected clip starts.
Time Code Playback
Time code or user’s bit recorded on an SDHC card can be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
Memo :
When [HD/SD-SDI Out] in the [A/V Out] menu is set to AHD-
B
or ASD-SDIB, time code is also output from the [HD/
SDI
A
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.
Page 86)
Press the [MENU] button during thumbnail display to display the thumbnail menu. Press the [MENU] button during menu display to cancel the settings and exit the menu.
Thumbnail Menu
Sub-Menu
Thumbnail Menu Screen
Item Function
Media info Displays the information screen of the SDHC
card.
Detailed Properties
Thumbnail Text...
TC Displays the recording start time code at the
Date/Time Displays the recording start date/time at the
Delete Clip... For deleting clips. (A Page 62)
One Clip Deletes the selected clip.
All Clips Deletes all clips that are displayed.
Main Menu... Opens the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 70)
Exit Exits and closes the menu.
For selecting the display method of the thumbnail screen. If a check is selected, the thumbnail screen will be displayed as [Detailed Properties (4x1 Thumbnail) Screen]. (A Page 60)
For selecting the display method for the thumbnail text on the thumbnail screen.
thumbnail text display area (below the thumbnail).
thumbnail text display area (below the thumbnail).
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Playback

Deleting Clips

For deleting clips.
[USER2] Button
[MENU] Button
Set Button (
[CANCEL] Button
Note :
Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the
camera recorder.
Read-only clips can be deleted on a PC.
R)
Cross­Shaped Button (
JKHI)
2 Press the [USER2] button.
A screen to confirm deletion appears.
3 Use the cross-shaped button (JK) to select [Delete]
and press the Set button (
Deleting starts.
R)
3
Deleting One Clip
You can delete a selected clip with any of the following operations.
A Press [USER2] button when menu is not displayed.
B Perform [Delete Clip...]B[One Clip] in thumbnail menu.
Memo :
A clip cannot be deleted with the [USER2] button and menu operation ([Delete Clip...]B[One Clip]) under the following situations.
A clip with OK mark is selected.
Write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set ( is
displayed).
During Thumbnail Screen
Deleting with [USER2] button
1 Select the clip to delete.
Select the clip to delete with the cross-shaped button (
JKHI).
1
Memo :
Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The deleting operation cannot be canceled.
The cursor moves to the next clip (or previous clip if a next clip does not exist) after deletion.
Deleting with [Delete Clip...]B[One Clip] in the menu
1 Select the clip to delete.
Select the clip to delete with the cross-shaped button
JKHI).
(
1
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2 Press the [MENU] button.
The thumbnail menu screen appears.
3
Select [Delete Clip...]B[One Clip] and press the Set
button.
A screen to confirm deletion appears.
4 Use the cross-shaped button (JK) to select [Delete]
and press the Set button (
Deleting starts.
R)
3
Memo :
Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The deleting operation cannot be canceled.
The cursor moves to the next clip (or previous clip if a next clip does not exist) after deletion.
During Playback or Pause Screen
Deleting with [USER2] button
1 Press [USER2] button during clip playback.
A screen to confirm deletion appears.
2 Select [Delete] and press the Set button.
Deleting starts.
Deleting All Clips
Deletes all clips that are displayed.
1 Press the [MENU] button.
The thumbnail menu screen appears.
2 Select [Delete Clip...]B[All Clips] in the menu.
A screen to confirm deletion appears.
3 Select [Delete] and press the Set button.
Deleting starts.
Memo :
Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The deleting operation cannot be canceled.
The time taken to delete clips depends on the number of clips to be deleted.
2
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Playback

Appending and Deleting OK Marks

You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes. Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus
protecting the important clips. When the camera recorder is in Media mode (SD Card
mode), you can delete the [OK] marks appended during recording, or append/delete [OK] marks after shooting.
[USER1] Button
[MENU] Button
Set Button (
R)
OK Mark
Memo :
The [USER1] button is disabled (displayed in gray) and OK marks cannot be appended when the write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set ( is displayed).
●AOK Mark Added...B is displayed when changing marks and
other operations are unavailable.
Cross­Shaped Button
JKHI)
(
[CANCEL] Button
Appending OK Marks
During Thumbnail Screen
1 Select a clip without an OK mark and press the
[USER1] button.
An OK mark is appended to the clip.
During Playback or Pause Screen
1 Press [USER1] button during clip playback.
An OK mark is appended to the clip.
1
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OK Mark
Memo :
The clip pauses when an OK mark is appended or deleted
during playback.
Deleting OK Marks
During Thumbnail Screen
1 Select a clip to delete OK mark and press the [USER1]
button.
The OK mark is deleted.
1
During Playback or Pause Screen
1 Press the [USER1] button when playing back a clip
appended with OK mark.
The OK mark is deleted.
Memo :
The [USER1] button is disabled (displayed in gray) and OK marks cannot be deleted when the write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set ( is displayed).
●AOK Mark Added...B/AOK Mark Deleted...B is displayed when
changing marks and other operations are unavailable.
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Basic Operations in Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] button on the side control panel of the camera recorder to display the menu screen on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. Various settings for shooting and playback can be configured on the menu screen. The menu screen can also be displayed on external monitors connected to the video signal output terminal. ( A Page 86 [Analog Out Char.]) ( A Page 86 [SDI Out Char.])
Operation Buttons
Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to operate the menu.
B
C
A
D
E
F
Name Description
A [MENU] Button
B [USER2] Button
C Set Button D Cross-Shaped
Button (
JKHI)
E [CANCEL] Button
Displays the menu screen. Press this button to close the menu screen during menu display and return
to the normal screen.
Resets settings in the [TC Preset] or [UB Preset] setting screen. This button is disabled in other screens.
Sets the values and items.
J: Moves the cursor upward. K: Moves the cursor downward. H: Moves back to the previous item. I: Moves forward to the next item.
Cancels settings and returns to the previous screen.

Display and Description of the Menu Screen

Screens of the Selected Menu Items
A
B
C
D
E
Name Description
A Status Display
B Cursor
C Menu Item
D Fixed Item
E [Back] Back
F Menu Title G Remaining
Battery Power
H Scroll Bar I Setting Values
J Operation
Guide
Displays the current states, such as recording and playback. Same display as the status screen.
During Camera mode: [STBY], [REC], etc. (A Page 90)
During Media mode (SD Card mode):
[PLAY], [STILL], etc. (A Page 97)
Indicates the selected item. Use the cross­shaped button (JK) to move the cursor.
Displays the names of the menu item and sub-menu.
Menu items with [...] after them indicates that there is a sub-menu to access.
Items that cannot be changed are displayed in gray and cannot be selected.
Select [Back] and press the Set button to return to the previous level.
Title of the currently displayed menu.
: Ample battery power. : Slightly reduced battery power. : Low battery power. : Empty battery power. (Blinks in red) : External power supply connected.
Memo :
If the battery in use is not a
recommended one, the battery mark which indicates the battery level may not appear.
Indicates the scroll position.
Setting values for the menu items. For menus with sub-menus, values are not
displayed.
Guide for the current operation buttons.
F G
H
I
J
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Changing Setting Values
A
B
[Clip Name Prefix]
C
D
E
F
Name Description
A Menu Item to
Change
B Operation Guide
C List of Setting
Val u es
D Scroll Bar E Cursor
F Setting Values
Before Change
Menu item to be changed. A list of setting values C appears in a pop-up.
Guide for the current operation buttons.
A pop-up displaying a list of setting values for selection.
The height of the pop-up depends on the number of settings available. Use the scroll bar D to confirm the current display status.
Indicates the scroll position.
Indicates the selected item. Use the cross-shaped button (JK) to move the cursor.
Setting values before changing. R is displayed at the first item.

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 Page 109)
A
B
F
C
D
G H
A
B
D
E
Name Description
A Character Entry
Field
B Character Cursor
C Character Keys
D Key Cursor
E Confirmation
Buttons
F Arrow Keys
G [BS] Backspace Key
H [SP] Space Key
F
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].
Select a character using the key cursor D, and press the Set button to input the selected character at the position of the character cursor. The character cursor moves to the next position on the right each time a character is input. The cursor can be moved using the arrow keys F.
Use the cross-shaped button (JKHI) to move the key cursor D to the character you want to enter.
Indicates the currently selected character or item. Use the cross­shaped button (JKHI) to move the cursor.
Select [Set]/[Store] and press the Set button to confirm the title. Select [Cancel] and press the Set button on the side control panel of the camera recorder to abort character input and return to the previous screen.
Moves the position of the character cursor B.
Select [BS] and press the Set button on the side control panel to delete the character on the left of the character cursor B.
Select [SP] and press the Set button on the side control panel to enter a space at the current position of the character cursor B.
E
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart

Main Menu... (A Page 70)
Record Set...(A Page 71) Record Format(A Page 71) File Format
Rec Mode (A Page 71)
Clip Set (A Page 72) Clip Name Prefix
Audio Set (A Page 72) Input1 Mic Ref.
Camera Resolution
Frame & Bit Rate
Reset Clip Number
Input2 Mic Ref.
Mic Wind Cut
Audio Ref. Level
Audio Limiter
Te s t Ton e
Camera Function... (A Page 73)Bars
Shutter
AE LEVEL
AE Speed
ALC Limit
Auto Iris Limit (OPEN)
Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE)
EEI Limit
Smooth Trans
Switch Set... (A Page 74)
FULL AUTO... (A Page 75)
Camera Process... (A Page 76) Detail Adjust... (A Page 78)
Master Black
Black Toe
Knee
White Clip
Gamma
White Balance... (A Page 79)
Color Matrix (A Page 80)
Color Gain
DNR
Reverse Picture
Reset Process
(Continued on next page)
Memo :
A [Back] item (omitted in the chart) can be found at the end of each menu item. Select [Back] and press the Set button to return
to the previous level.
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TC/UB... (A Page 82) TC Preset
UB Preset
Drop
LCD/VF... (A Page 82) Shooting Assist... (A Page 83)
Marker Setting... (A Page 84)
Status Display... (A Page 84)
LCD + VF
VF Display
LCD Mirror Mode
A/V Out... (A Page 86) Output Terminal
Down Convert
Set Up
HD/SD-SDI Out
Analog Out Char.
SDI Out Char.
Audio Monitor
Others... (A Page 87) Alarm Level
Mode LED
Tally System
Front Tally
Back Tally
1394 Rec Trigger
1394 Auto Power Off
Reset All
Date/Time
Time Zone
System Information
Media... (A Page 89) Format Media
Restore Media
Setup File Manage... (A Page 89) Load File...
Store File...
Reset File...
Memo :
A [Back] item (omitted in the chart) can be found at the end of each menu item. Select [Back] and press the Set button to return
to the previous level.
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Main Menu Screen

Some menus cannot be set depending on the operating mode or status of the camera. These items are displayed in gray, and they cannot be selected.
Item Function
Record Set
Camera Function
Camera Process
TC/UB
LCD/VF
A/V Out
Others
Media
Setup File Manage
Exit
Menu screen for specifying video or audio settings during shooting and playback. The cursor does not move to this item during recording or in Media mode. (A Page 71)
Menu screen for specifying operation settings during shooting. The cursor moves to this item only in Camera mode. (A Page 73)
Menu screen for adjusting the quality of camera images. The cursor does not move to this item in Media mode. (A Page 76)
Menu screen for setting time code and user’s bit. The cursor does not move to this item during recording. (A Page 82)
Item for specifying settings related to the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen. This menu screen can be used to specify settings related to the Focus Assist mode, zebra pattern display, screen size, marker, and safety zone. In addition, it is also used for selecting whether to display characters on the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen, as well as for adjusting the picture quality of the LCD monitor screen. The cursor does not move to this item in Media mode. (A Page 82)
Item for specifying connection settings with external devices. (A Page 86)
Menu screen for specifying the settings of other functions. Use this item to adjust the alarm volume, front/back tally lamp settings, status indicator, 1394 input settings, date/
time, time zone, and other settings. It can also be used to reset the menu settings to their default values. (A Page 87)
Item for formatting or restoring the SDHC card. (A Page 89)
Displays the [Setup File Manage] menu screen. Settings of the menu screen can be saved as a file on the camera recorder or an SDHC card, and the saved settings can be loaded when necessary. The cursor does not move to this item during recording or in Media mode. (A Page 89)
Select this item and press the Set button to return to the normal screen.
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Record Set Menu

Record Format Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values Function
File Format
Camera Resolution
Frame & Bit Rate
When [Camera Resolution] is A1280x720B
When [Camera Resolution] is A1440x1080B, and [File Format] is AQuickTimeB
When [Camera Resolution] is A1440x1080B, and [File Format] is AMP4B
When [Camera Resolution] is A1920x1080B
QuickTime
MP4
1920x1080
1440x1080, 1280x720
60p(HQ) (U model),
60p(SP), 30p(HQ), 30p(SP),
50p(HQ)(E model),
50p(SP) , 25p(HQ), 25p(SP), 24p(HQ), 24p(SP)
60i(HQ) (U model),
60i(SP),
50i(HQ)(E model),
50i(SP)
60i(SP) (U model),
50i(SP)(E model)
60i(HQ) (U model),
30p(HQ),
50i(HQ)(E model),
25p(HQ), 24p(HQ)
For selecting the format of the file to be recorded to the SDHC card.
Note :
AMP4B can only be selected when KA-MR100G (Memory Recorder) is
connected.
For selecting the size of the recorded images. (Horizontal x vertical) The selectable values of [Frame & Bit Rate] vary according to the setting of this item.
For selecting the frame rate and encoding bit rate. Selection can be made from 19 combinations of frame rate (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 60i, 50i) and bit rate (HQ(35Mbps) VBR), (SP(25 Mbps/19 Mbps) CBR). The selectable items vary according to the [File Format] and [Camera Resolution] settings.

Rec Mode Menu

Item Setting Values Function
Rec Mode
Frame Rate
When [Frame & Bit Rate] is A30p(HQ)B
When [Frame & Bit Rate] is A24p(HQ)B
When [Frame & Bit Rate] is A25p(HQ)B
Normal
Pre Rec
Clip Continuous
Var i abl e Fram e
60, 48, 40,
30,
24, 20, 15, 12, 10
60, 48, 40, 30,
24,
20, 15, 12, 10
50, 40,
25,
20, 15, 12.5, 10
For selecting the record mode for recording to the SDHC card. (A Page 54)
Memo :
[Variable Frame] is selectable when [Camera Resolution] is set to
A1280x720B, and [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to A30p(HQ)B, A24p(HQ)B, or A25p(HQ)B.
For setting the recording [Frame Rate] when [Rec Mode] is set to [Variable Frame].
Memo :
When [AE LEVEL] in the [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set...]
menu is set to AAE LEVEL/VFRB, 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 cross-shaped button (HI) functions as the [AE LEVEL] setting button. (A Page 75)
When [Frame Rate] is changed and the shutter speed becomes a value that
is invalid for the current [Frame Rate], the shutter speed is automatically changed to match the current [Frame Rate].
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings
Record Set Menu (continued)

Clip Set Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values Function
Clip Name Prefix
Reset Clip Number
xxxG
(The default value of xxx is the last 3 digits of the serial number.)
^ For assigning a new number to (Clip Number) by resetting it (0001). Select [Reset] and
For setting the first 4 characters of the name of the clip file to be recorded to the SDHC card. Enter any of the 38 characters including alphabets (upper case), numbers (0 to 9), “_” (underscore), and “-” (hyphen) using the software keyboard. ( A Page 67 [Text Input with Software Keyboard])
press the Set button to reset the number. When other clips exist on the SDHC card, the smallest available number is used after reset. Example:If the [Clip Name Prefix] is AABCDB, and AABCD0001B already exists on the
SDHC card, AABCD0002B will be assigned.

Audio Set Menu

Item Setting Values Function
Input1 Mic Ref.
Input2 Mic Ref.
Mic Wind Cut
Audio Ref. Level
Audio Limiter
Test Tone
-50dB
-60dB
-50dB
-60dB
Both
Input2
Input1
Off
-12dB
-20dB
On
Off
On
Off
For setting the reference input level when the [AUDIO INPUT1] button is set to AMICB or AMIC+48VB.
-50dB : Sets -50 dB as the reference value.
-60dB : Sets -60 dB as the reference value.
For setting the reference input level when the [AUDIO INPUT2] button is set to AMICB or AMIC+48VB.
-50dB : Sets -50 dB as the reference value.
-60dB : Sets -60 dB as the reference value.
For selecting whether to cut the low frequencies of the audio input signals (low-cut) when the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] button is set to AMICB or AMIC+48VB. Set this item to reduce wind noise from the microphone.
Both : Enables low-cut on both the [INPUT1] and [INPUT2] terminals. Input2 : Enables low-cut on the audio of the [INPUT2] terminal only. Input1 : Enables low-cut on the audio of the [INPUT1] terminal only. Off : Disables low-cut.
For setting the audio reference level to be recorded to the SDHC card. (Applies to both [CH1/CH2].)
-20dB : Outputs signals of the reference level when the meter is at -20 dBFS.
-12dB : Outputs signals of the reference level when the meter is at -12 dBFS.
For specifying whether to trigger the limiter when the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch is set to AMANUALB.
On : Triggers the limiter when excessive audio signals are input, and compresses the
recording level.
Off : Does not trigger limiter.
For specifying whether to output the audio test signals (1 kHz) during color bar output. On : Audio test signals are output.
Off : Audio test signals are not output.
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Camera Function Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values Function
Bars
Shutter
AE LEVEL
AE Speed
ALC Limit
Auto Iris Limit (OPEN)
Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE)
EEI Limit
Smooth Trans
Switch Set...
FULL AUTO...
On
Off
EEI Var iabl e
Step
+3 to +1,
Normal,
-1 to -3
Fast
Middle
Slow
18dB
12dB
6dB
F5.6, F4, F2.8, F2,
F1.6,
F1.4
F16,
F11,
F8, F5.6,
4F-stop
3F-stop
2F-stop
Fast
Middle
Slow
Off
For specifying the switch settings of the camera recorder. (A Page 74)
For specifying settings when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB. (A Page 75)
For setting whether to output color bars. On : Color bars are output.
Off : Color bars are not output.
Memo :
When the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is set to AONB, and [Bars] in the
For specifying shutter-related settings. Use this item to set to AStepB (fixed value) or AVa riabl eB when operating with the cross-
shaped button on the right of the camera recorder. During automatic control, this is set to AEEIB. EEI : Sets to automatic control.
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.
For setting the convergence level during AE (Auto Exposure). This can also be adjusted using the the cross-shaped button (H, I) on the right of the
camera recorder.
For setting the convergence speed during AE (Auto Exposure).
For setting the maximum gain value of AALCB, which electrically boosts the sensitivity level according to the brightness automatically. 18dB : Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +18 dB.
12dB : Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +12 dB. 6dB : Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +6 dB.
For setting the limit value of the OPEN end when auto iris is enabled.
For setting the limit value of the CLOSE end when auto iris is enabled.
For setting the shutter speed control range when EEI is enabled. 4F-stop : Moves iris control by 4 f/stops in EEI.
3F-stop : Moves iris control by 3 f/stops in EEI. 2F-stop : Moves iris control by 2 f/stops in EEI.
For setting the shock reduction function, which slows down the sudden change when switching with the [GAIN] or [WHT.BAL.] selection switch. However, this function is disabled when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB, or when switching the gain selection switch while AALCB is set. Fast : Runs the Smooth Trans function at high speed.
Middle : Runs the Smooth Trans function at medium speed. Slow : Runs the Smooth Trans function at low speed. Off : Deactivates the Smooth Trans function.
[FULL AUTO...] menu is set to AOffB, this item is set to AOffB automatically. (A Page 75)
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings
Camera Function Menu (continued)

Switch Set... Item

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values Function
FAW
GAIN L
GAIN M
GAIN H USER1
USER2
USER3
None
PRESET
A
B
ALC, 18dB, 15dB, 12dB, 9dB, 6dB, 3dB, 0dB
By assigning one of the following functions to each of the [USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3] buttons, these buttons can be used to control the assigned function (on/off, start, switch). Set according to the shooting conditions. Functions can be assigned only in Camera mode.
(Default values USER1: Bars, USER2: B.Compress3, USER3: Load File)
Setting Values Description
None No function is assigned.
Preset Temp. Assigns the function of [Preset Temp.] under [White Balance...] in the [Camera Process]
Bars Assigns the function of [Bars] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 73)
Load File Assigns the function of [Load File] in the [Setup File Manage] menu. (A Page 89)
Clip Review Assigns the Clip Review function. (A Page 52)
B.Stretch1 B.Stretch2 B.Stretch3 B.Stretch4 B.Stretch5 B.Compress1 B.Compress2 B.Compress3 B.Compress4 B.Compress5
For assigning the FAW (Fulltime Auto White Balance) function to a position on the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch. This is fixed at AFAWB when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB.
None : FAW function is not assigned. PRESET : Assigns FAW to the PRESET position. A : Assigns FAW to the A position. B : Assigns FAW to the B position.
For setting the gain value of each position on the [GAIN] selection switch. This is fixed at AALCB when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB.
(Default values GAIN L: 0dB, GAIN M: 9dB, GAIN H: 18dB)
menu. (A Page 79)
Assigns the functions of [Stretch Level] and [Compress Level] under [Black Toe] in the [Camera Process] menu. (A Page 76)
LENS RET
Clip Review
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Clip Review
OK Mark
Focus Assist
Last 5 sec
To p 5 se c
CLIP
For assigning a function to the [RET] button on the lens. This function does not work if the [RET] button is not available on the lens in use. Clip Review : Assigns the Clip Review function to the [RET] button. (A Page 52)
OK Mark : Assigns the OK mark function, which operates during shooting, to the [RET]
Focus Assist : Assigns the Focus Assist function to the [RET] button. (A Page 35)
For specifying the operation when [LENS RET] is set to AClip ReviewB. Last 5 sec : Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the ending.
Top 5 sec : Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the beginning. CLIP : Views the entire clip.
button. (A Page 54)
Memo :
Selectable when [LENS RET] is set to AClip ReviewB, or when any of the [USER1]/[USER2]/
[USER3] buttons is set to AClip ReviewB.
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values Function
SKIN A./SPOT M.
Skin Area
Spot Meter
For assigning the function of the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch on the camera recorder. Skin Area : Assigns the Skin Detail function and its area display.
Spot Meter : Assigns the Spot Meter display function.
Memo :
When ASkin AreaB is selected, [Skin Detect] is forcibly set to AOnB when the [SKIN AREA/
SPOT METER] switch is flipped, even if [Skin Detect] is set to AOffB. Alternatively, you can set [Skin Detect] to AOffB, and turn the Skin Detail function On/Off by flipping the lever whenever necessary. (A Page 78)
SPOT METER
Max&Min
Min Max Manual
For specifying the operation of [Spot Meter]. (A Page 51) Max&Min : Displays the brightest and darkest areas of the image.
Min : Displays the darkest area of the image. Max : Displays the brightest area of the image. Manual : Displays the image brightness at a specified position.
Memo :
This item is selectable when [SKIN A./SPOT M.] is set to ASpot MeterB. When ASkin AreaB is
set, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
Positions are detected automatically when this item is set to AMax&MinB, AMinB, or AMaxB.
When set to AManualB, it functions in a fixed position.
AE LEVEL
AE LEVEL/VFR
AE LEVEL
Disable
For specifying the operation of the cross-shaped button (H, I) on the right of the camera recorder. AE LEVEL/VFR: Sets the number of frames during Variable Frame REC, and operates as the
AE LEVEL : Operates as the AE LEVEL setting button at all times. Disable : Disables the button.
AE LEVEL setting button in other cases. (A Page 56)

FULL AUTO... Item

This is used to set specific functions to the auto mode when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB.
Item Setting Values Function
Gain
Iris Control
Shutter
White Balance
Bars
Audio
SW Set
ALC
Off
Auto
SW Set
EEI
SW Set
FAW
Menu Set
Off
SW Set
Auto
SW Set : Sets gain according to the [GAIN] selection switch. ALC : Sets gain to the AALCB (forced auto) mode.
Memo :
When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AALCB and cannot
be selected. (A Page 116)
Off : Iris control is not performed. Auto : Sets iris control to the forced auto mode.
Memo :
When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AAutoB and cannot
be selected. (A Page 116)
When the iris mode switch of the lens is set to AAB (auto), the iris is fixed at the point of time
when this item is switched from AAutoB to AOffB.
SW Set : Sets shutter according to the switch. EEI : Sets shutter to the forced auto mode.
Memo :
When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AEEIB and cannot
be selected. (A Page 116)
SW Set : Sets white balance according to the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch. FAW : Sets white balance to the forced auto mode.
Memo :
When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AFAWB and cannot
be selected. (A Page 116)
Menu Set : Sets color bar output according to the menu settings (via switch operation). Off : Sets color bar output to the forced Off mode.
Memo :
When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AOffB and cannot be
selected. (A Page 116)
SW Set : Sets the audio recording level according to the switch. Auto : Sets the audio recording level to the forced auto mode.
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Camera Process Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values Function
Detail
Adjust...
Master Black
Black Toe
Stretch Level
Compress Level
Point Level
Knee
Level
Sensitivity
Max, 9 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -9, Min, Off
For specifying the detailed settings of the contour (detail). (A Page 78)
Memo :
This item cannot be selected when [Detail] is set to AOffB.
Max, 9 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -9, Min
Compress
Stretch
Normal
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
15% to 11%
10%,
9% to 5%
Manual
Auto
100%
95%, 90%, 85%, 80%, 75%, 70%
Fast
Middle Slow
For adjusting the contour (detail) enhancement level. Increase the number : Sharpens the contour. Decrease the number : Softens the contour. Off : Disables this function.
For adjusting the pedestal level (master black) that serves as the reference black. Increase the number : Raises the pedestal level. Decrease the number : Lowers the pedestal level.
For altering the gain of dark areas. Adjust this item according to the condition of the captured video signals. Compress : Compresses the gain of dark areas to increase the contrast when the entire
Stretch : Increases the gain of dark areas in an image to stretch the signals of these areas
Normal : Normal condition.
Stretch amount increases when a larger value is specified.
Memo :
This item is displayed only when [Black Toe] is set to AStretchB. Otherwise, this item appears
as A---B and cannot be selected.
Compression amount increases when a larger value is specified.
Memo :
This item is displayed only when [Black Toe] is set to ACompressB. Otherwise, this item
appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
For specifying the luminance point at which the dark area is to be stretched or compressed.
Memo :
When [Black Toe] is set to ANormalB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
For specifying the AKneeB operation, which compresses video signals beyond a certain level to show the gradation of the highlighted portion. To check the gradation of a bright area, set to AManualB and adjust the knee point manually.
Manual : Enables manual adjustment of the knee point (starting point of knee operation) using
Auto : Adjusts the knee point (starting point of knee operation) automatically according to
For setting the starting point of knee compression (knee point). Increase the number : Increases the knee point level.
Decrease the number : Decreases the knee point level.
Memo :
When [Knee] is set to AAutoB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
For setting the response speed of the AKneeB operation when [Knee] is set to AAutoB . Set to ASlowB when shooting an object under a condition where there is drastic change in the
light intensity.
Memo :
When [Knee] is set to AManualB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
image appears bright and contrast is weak. Specify the compression amount with [Compress Level].
only, thereby showing the contrast between bright and dark areas more clearly. Specify the stretch amount with Stretch Level.
ALevelB.
the luminance level.
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values Function
White Clip
Gamma
Master Level
100%
108%
Film Out Cinema
Standard
Off
Max, 4 to1,
Normal,
-1 to -4, Min
For setting the point to apply white clip for input video signals with a high luminance level. 100% : Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 100 %. Even when this
108% : Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 108 %.
For adjusting the gamma curve that determines the gradation expression. Film Out : Sets to a gamma curve that focuses on the gradation expression of dark areas in
Cinema : Sets to a gamma curve with similar gradation to the screen characteristics of
Standard : Sets to a standard gamma curve. Off : Disables gamma curve adjustment.
This item can be specified separately when [Gamma] is set to AStandardB, ACinemaB, or AFilm OutB. Increase the number : Enhances the gradation of black. However, the gradation of bright areas
Decrease the number: Enhances the gradation of bright areas. However, the gradation of black
Memo :
When [Gamma] is set to AOffB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
R Level
G Level
B Level
Max, 4 to1,
Normal,
-1 to -4, Min
Gamma curves can be adjusted for each of R, G, and B. Use this to adjust to a color tone that cannot be expressed by the [Color Matrix] setting.
Memo :
When [Gamma] is set to AOffB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
White Balance...
Color Matrix
Adjust...
Color Gain
Menu for adjusting white balance. (A Page 79)
Cinema Subdued Cinema Vivid
Standard
Off
This item is used to adjust [Color Matrix] to a color according to the user’s preference. This item cannot be selected when [Color Matrix] is set to AOffB. (A Page 80)
Off, Min, -1 to -9,
Normal
9 to 1, Max
For setting the color matrix. Cinema Subdued : Sets to a subdued color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics
Cinema Vivid : Sets to a vivid color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics of
Standard : Sets to a standard color matrix. Off : Sets the color matrix function to Off.
For adjusting the video signal color level. Off : Sets the video to black-and-white. Increase the number : Makes the colors more dense. Decrease the number : Makes the colors less dense.
Memo :
Images are displayed in black-and-white when this is set to AOffB.
DNR
On
Off
For setting the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) function. The S/N ratio of the video can be enhanced by setting [DNR] to AOnB.
On : Enables noise reduction. Off : Disables noise reduction.
Memo :
A retained image may appear when this is set to AOnB.
Reverse Picture
Reset Process
Rotate
Off
^ Restores all items in the [Camera Process...] menu to their default settings.
For recording images correctly by reversing the image horizontally or vertically (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.
item is set to A108%B, it switches automatically to A100%B if the screen appears too white. Set to this value when the system in use limits Y output signals within 100 %.
order to ease post-processing of movie film output.
movies.
deteriorates.
deteriorates.
of movies.
movies.
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings
Camera Process Menu (continued)

Detail/Adjust... Item

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values Function
V/H Balance
H Frequency
V Frequency
Skin Detect
Level
Skin Color Adjust...
Skin Color Detect
Skin Color Range
H-Max, 4 to1,
Normal,
-1 to -4, H-Min
High
Middle
Low
High
Low
On
Off
-3
-2
-1
For setting the Skin Detail function. (A Page 102)
Execute
Stop
Wide, 9 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -9, Narrow
For setting the H/V balance to enhance contour (detail) in the horizontal (H) or vertical (V) direction. Increase the number : Enhances contour in the horizontal direction.
Decrease the number : Enhances contour in the vertical direction.
For specifying the 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
Middle : Emphasizes the intermediate frequency range. Low : Emphasizes the low frequency range. Use this when shooting objects with large
For specifying the correction frequency of the vertical contour. Set this according to the object. Low : Emphasizes the low frequency range. High : Emphasizes the high frequency range.
Memo :
This item cannot be selected when [Camera Resolution] of [Record Format] in the [Record
Set] menu is set to A1920x1080B or A1440x1080B. (A Page 71)
For turning On/Off the Skin Detail function, which is used to adjust the contour correction effect of the colors captured by the [Skin Color Adjust...] menu. On : Enables the Skin Detail function. (Softens the detail at areas where skin tone is
Off : Disables the Skin Detail function.
Memo :
Even if [Skin Detect] is set to AOffB, [Skin Detect] is forcibly set to AOnB when the [SKIN AREA/
SPOT METER] switch is flipped. Alternatively, you can set [Skin Detect] to AOffB, and turn the Skin Detail function On/Off by flipping the lever whenever necessary.
For setting the level of contour correction (degree of softening) using the Skin Detail function. This item is selectable only when [Skin Detect] is set to AOnB.
-3 : High level of contour correction (degree of softening)
-2 : Medium level of contour correction (degree of softening)
-1 : Low level of contour correction (degree of softening)
For capturing the skin color. Execute : Captures the color that triggers the Skin Detail function. Stop : Disables capturing of the color that triggers the Skin Detail function.
For adjusting the range of skin tone to trigger the Skin Detail function. Adjust accordingly while checking the color range visually. Increase the number : Widens the range.
Decrease the number : Narrows the range.
Memo :
When [Color Gain] in the [Camera Process] menu is set to AOffB, only the area where Skin
Detail is functioning is displayed in skin tone. (A Page 77)
patterns.
patterns.
detected.)
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White Balance... Item

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values Function
Preset Temp.
White Paint R
White Paint B
Clear Paint After AWB
Shading Mode
Adjust...
5600K
3200K
Max, 30 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -31, Min
Max, 30 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -31, Min
On
Off
Manual
Preset
For making white shading adjustments.
Memo :
This item cannot be selected when [Shading Mode] is set to APresetB.
For setting the color temperature when the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch of the camera recorder is set to APRESETB.
For adjusting the R (red) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. Increase the number : Strengthens the red. Decrease the number : Weakens the red.
Memo :
This item is selectable when the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch on the right of the camera
recorder is set to AAB or ABB. When APRESETB is set, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
Different values can be specified for AAB and ABB .
After the [AWB] (Auto White Balance) button is pressed to readjust the white balance while
[Clear Paint After AWB] set to AOnB, [White Paint R] switches automatically to ANormalB.
For adjusting the B (blue) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. Increase the number : Strengthens the blue. Decrease the number : Weakens the blue.
Memo :
This item is selectable when the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch on the right of the camera
recorder is set to AAB or ABB. When APRESETB is set, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
Different values can be specified for AAB and ABB .
After the [AWB] (Auto White Balance) button is pressed to readjust the white balance while
[Clear Paint After AWB] set to AOnB, [White Paint B] switches automatically to ANormalB.
For specifying whether to clear the [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] settings after executing AWB (Auto White Balance). On : [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] are set to ANormalB after executing AWB.
Off : [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] are not changed after executing AWB.
For specifying white shading adjustment settings. (A Page 42) Preset : Sets white shading adjustment to a fixed level. Manual adjustment is disabled.
Manual : Enables manual white shading adjustment.
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings
Camera Process Menu (continued)

Shading Mode/Adjust... Item

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
This item is selectable only when [Shading Mode] is set to AManualB. [R Level], [G Level], and [B Level] cannot be selected when this is set to APresetB.
The screen switches to a color display, and the displays for Bars, Zebra, markers (Aspect Marker/Safety Zone/Center Mark), Focus
A
Assist mode, and
Item Setting Values Function
R Level
G Level
B Level
B & WB mode in the [VF Display] menu are temporarily turned OFF.
Max, 126 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -127, Min
Max, 126 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -127, Min
Max, 126 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -127, Min
For adjusting the red level of white shading when [Shading Mode] is set to AManualB. Increase the number : Decreases the red level at the bottom of the screen, and increases the
Decrease the number : Decreases the red level at the top of the screen, and increases the red
For adjusting the green level of white shading when [Shading Mode] is set to AManualB. Increase the number : Decreases the green level at the bottom of the screen, and increases
Decrease the number : Decreases the green level at the top of the screen, and increases the
For adjusting the blue level of white shading when [Shading Mode] is set to AManualB. Increase the number : Decreases the blue level at the bottom of the screen, and increases the
Decrease the number : Decreases the blue level at the top of the screen, and increases the
red level at the top of the screen.
level at the bottom of the screen.
the green level at the top of the screen.
green level at the bottom of the screen.
blue level at the top of the screen.
blue level at the bottom of the screen.

Color Matrix/Adjust... Item

This item is used to adjust [Color Matrix] to a color according to the user’s preference. The adjusted values of AStandardB, ACinema VividB, and ACinema SubduedB in [Color Matrix] can be stored individually. (A Page 77)
Item Setting Values Function
Mg&R Mg Level
Mg&R R Level
R&Yl R Level
R&Yl Yl Level
Yl&G Yl Level
Yl&G G Level
Yl&G Mask Range
Max, 19 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -19, Min
Max, 19 to 11,
10,
9 to 1, Min
For adjusting the magenta/red level of the video toward magenta. Increase the number : Enhances the magenta component of magenta/red. Decrease the number : Reduces the magenta component of magenta/red.
For adjusting the magenta/red level of the video toward red. Increase the number : Enhances the red component of magenta/red. Decrease the number : Reduces the red component of magenta/red.
For adjusting the red/yellow level of the video toward red. Increase the number : Enhances the red component of red/yellow. Decrease the number : Reduces the red component of red/yellow.
For adjusting the red/yellow level of the video toward yellow. Increase the number : Enhances the yellow component of red/yellow. Decrease the number : Reduces the yellow component of red/yellow.
For adjusting the yellow/green level of the video toward yellow. Increase the number : Enhances the yellow component of yellow/green. Decrease the number : Reduces the yellow component of yellow/green.
For adjusting the yellow/green level of the video toward green. Increase the number : Enhances the yellow component of yellow/green. Decrease the number : Reduces the green component of yellow/green.
For adjusting the extent of effect on the skin tone (color near the I-axis) when [Yl&G Yl Level] and [Yl&G G Level] are adjusted.
Increase the number : Reduces the effect on the skin tone. Decrease the number : Increases the effect on the skin tone.
Memo :
When green is enhanced in the + direction with [Yl&G G Level], increasing the [Yl&G Mask
Range] value helps to prevent the skin tone from becoming greenish.
When [Yl&G Yl Level] and [Yl&G G Level] are set to ANormalB, no changes will be observed
on the screen when the [Yl&G Mask Range] value is changed.
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values Function
G&Cy G Level
G&Cy Cy Level
Cy&B Cy Level
Cy&B B Level
B&Mg B Level
B&Mg Mg Level
R Rotation
G Rotation
B Rotation
Max, 19 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -19, Min
Max, 4 to1,
Normal,
-1 to -4, Min
For adjusting the green/cyan level of the video toward green. Increase the number : Enhances the green component of green/cyan. Decrease the number : Reduces the green component of green/cyan.
For adjusting the green/cyan level of the video toward cyan. Increase the number : Enhances the cyan component of green/cyan. Decrease the number : Reduces the cyan component of green/cyan.
For adjusting the cyan/blue level of the video toward cyan. Increase the number : Enhances the cyan component of cyan/blue. Decrease the number : Reduces the cyan component of cyan/blue.
For adjusting the cyan/blue level of the video toward blue. Increase the number : Enhances the blue component of cyan/blue. Decrease the number : Reduces the blue component of cyan/blue.
For adjusting the blue/magenta level of the video toward blue. Increase the number : Enhances the blue component of blue/magenta. Decrease the number : Reduces the blue component of blue/magenta.
For adjusting the blue/magenta level of the video toward magenta. Increase the number : Enhances the magenta component of blue/magenta. Decrease the number : Reduces the magenta component of blue/magenta.
For adjusting the hue of the R-axis (red and cyan). Increase the number : Rotates hue of red toward yellow, and cyan toward blue. Decrease the number : Rotates hue of red toward magenta, and cyan toward green.
For adjusting the hue of the G-axis (green and magenta). Increase the number : Rotates hue of green toward blue, and magenta toward red. Decrease the number : Rotates hue of green toward yellow, and magenta toward blue.
For adjusting the hue of the B-axis (blue and yellow). Increase the number : Rotates hue of blue toward magenta, and yellow toward green. Decrease the number : Rotates hue of blue toward cyan, and yellow toward red.
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TC/UB Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values Function
TC Preset
UB Preset
Drop Frame
Non Drop
Drop
^ For setting the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).
Display : Drop setting 02:02:25.20
^ For setting the user’s bit. (Digit by digit)
Display : AB CD EF 01
For setting the framing mode of the time code generator. Non Drop : Internal time code generator works in the non-drop-frame mode. Use this setting
Drop : Internal time code generator works in the drop-frame mode. Use this setting when
Memo :
This item can be set only when the frame rate of [Frame & Bit Rate] in the [Record
Set...]B[Record Format] menu is set to A60pB, A30pB, or A60iB. When other values are selected, this item is fixed at ANon DropB and cannot be selected. (A Page 71)
: Non Drop setting 02:02:25:20
when placing emphasis on the number of frames.
placing emphasis on the recording time.

LCD/VF Menu

Item Setting Values Function
Shooting Assist...
Marker Setting...
Status Display...
LCD + VF
VF Display
LCD Mirror Mode
Menu for setting the Shooting Assist function. (A Page 83)
For setting items such as the safety zone and center mark. (A Page 84)
For setting displays related to the status screen. (A Page 84)
On
Off
B & W
Color
Mirror
Normal
For selecting a method to switch between the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen displays. (A Page 29) On : Displays images on the viewfinder at all times.
Off : Turns off the viewfinder screen display when the LCD monitor is turned on.
For selecting whether to display the image on the viewfinder screen in color or black-and-white. B & W : Displays the viewfinder image in black-and-white.
Color : Displays the viewfinder image in color.
Memo :
The setting of this item is valid only in Camera mode.
When this item is set to AB & WB, only the captured images are displayed in black-and-white.
The status and menu screens are displayed in color.
For specifying the image display method when facing the LCD monitor. (A Page 28) Mirror : Displays image after laterally inverting it. (Mirror display)
Normal : Displays image without laterally inverting it.
Memo :
The setting of this item is valid only in Camera mode.
During color bar and enlarged status displays, the AMirrorB setting is disabled.
( A Page 104 [Color Bar Output])
( A Page 17 [Enlarged Status Display on LCD Monitor])
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Shooting Assist... Item

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values Function
Focus Assist
Color Blue
Level
Zebra
Top1
Bottom1
Top2
Bottom2
Peaking Frequency
ACCU-Focus
Normal
Green
Red
High
Middle
Low
2Patterns
1Pattern
Over, 100% to 85%,
80%,
75% to 5% (In 5 % increments)
100% to 75%,
70%,
65% to 0% (In 5 % increments)
Over,
100% to 5% (In 5 % increments)
100% to 85%,
80%,
75% to 0% (In 5 % increments)
High
Middle
Low
For specifying the operation when the [FOCUS ASSIST] button on the camera recorder is pressed. (A Page 35) ACCU-Focus : Enables the Focus Assist and ACCU-Focus (forced focus) functions. The
Normal : Enables only the Focus Assist function. The focused area is displayed in
For setting the display color of the focused area when Focus Assist is activated. Blue : Displays the focused area in blue.
Green : Displays the focused area in green. Red : Displays the focused area in red.
For setting the display range of the focused area when Focus Assist is activated. High : Sets the display range wider than Middle.
Middle : Sets the display range to standard. Low : Sets the display range narrower than Middle.
For selecting the number of zebra patterns to be displayed. 2Patterns: Displays 2 types of zebra patterns (Zebra1 and Zebra2).
1Pattern : Displays 1 type of zebra pattern (Zebra1).
For setting the maximum luminance level for the AZebra1B display.
Memo :
The Bottom value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Top value to ensure that a
Top > Bottom relationship is always maintained.
For setting the minimum luminance level for the AZebra1B display.
Memo :
The Bottom value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Top value to ensure that a
Top > Bottom relationship is always maintained.
For setting the maximum luminance level for the AZebra2B display.
Memo :
This item cannot be selected when [Zebra] is set to A1PatternB.
The Bottom value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Top value to ensure that a
Top > Bottom relationship is always maintained.
For setting the minimum luminance level for the AZebra2B display.
Memo :
This item cannot be selected when [Zebra] is set to A1PatternB.
The Bottom value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Top value to ensure that a
Top > Bottom relationship is always maintained.
For setting the frequency range for applying contour enhancement using the [VF PEAKING] adjustment knob or [LCD PEAKING +/-] button. High : Emphasizes the high frequency range.
Middle : Emphasizes the intermediate frequency range. Low : Emphasizes the low frequency range.
depth of field of the object becomes shallower to enable easier focusing. The ACCU-Focus function switches automatically to AOffB after about 10 seconds.
color to enable easier focusing. Display color can be specified with [Color].
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LCD/VF Menu (continued)

Marker Setting... Item

( A Page 100 [Marker and Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only)])
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values Function
Aspect Ratio *1
Aspect Marker *1
Safety Zone *1
Center Mark *1
*1: Regardless of the setting, the marker does not appear during Clip Review and in Media mode.
4:3, 14:9,
16:9,
16:9(+4:3),
2.35:1 Center,
2.35:1C.HeadRM,
1.85:1 Center,
1.85:1C.HeadRM,
1.66:1, 1.75:1
Line+Halftone Halftone Line
Off
95%, 93%, 90%, 88%, 80%,
Off
On
Off
For selecting the final image aspect ratio to be used from the overall angle of view.
For specifying how boundary markers are to be used to indicate the parts of an image that are beyond the range of the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect Ratio].
Line+Halftone : Displays the boundary using lines, and areas outside the boundary in
Halftone : Displays areas outside the boundary in halftone. Line : Displays the boundary using lines. Off : Hides the boundary markers.
halftone.
Memo :
When [Aspect Ratio] is set to A16:9B or A16:9(+4:3)B, [Aspect Marker] is set to AOffB
automatically and cannot be selected.
For setting the percentage of area that is to be deemed as valid area (Safety Zone) within the boundary of the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect Ratio].
For specifying whether to display a mark to indicate the screen center within the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect Ratio]. On : Displays the center mark.
Off : Hides the center mark.

Status Display... Item

This menu is used to set the status displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
Item Setting Values Function
F.No/Iris Indicator
Filter
Video Format
Media Remain
F.No+Iris Ind.
F. N o
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
For specifying whether to display the iris position/iris level mark in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. F.No+Iris Ind. : Displays the iris position/level.
F.No : Displays the iris position. Off : Hides the iris position/iris level mark.
For specifying whether to display the filter position in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. On : Displays the filter position.
Off : Hides the filter position.
For specifying whether to display the recording/playback video format in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. On : Displays the video format mode.
Off : Hides the video format mode.
For specifying whether to display the remaining space of the recording SDHC card in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
On : Displays the remaining space on the SDHC card. Off : Hides the remaining space on the SDHC card.
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
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Item Setting Values Function
TC/UB
Audio Meter
Battery Info
On
Off
On
Off
Time
Capacity%
Voltag e
For specifying whether to display the time code/user’s bit rate in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. On : Displays the time code or user’s bit rate. Whether time code or user’s bit rate is
Off : Hides the time code or user’s bit rate.
For specifying whether to display the audio level meter in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
On : Displays the audio level meter. Off : Hides the audio level meter.
For setting the display of the status screen when a battery is loaded. The status screen is displayed on the LCD monitor and/or viewfinder. The battery information appears only on the STATUS 1 Screen in Camera mode. (A Page 92)
Time : Displays the remaining battery power in minutes. AminB Capacity% : Displays the remaining battery power in percentage. A%B Voltage : Displays the current battery voltage in units of 0.1 V. AVB
Memo :
ATimeB display is disabled when an IDX battery is loaded. Even when ATimeB is selected, this
is displayed as AVoltageB.
When ATimeB or ACapacity%B is selected, the battery mark that appears before the value
changes according to the remaining battery power.
Display changes to A RESB once the battery power falls below 12 %.
When calibration of the battery is required, , A CALB appears for 2 seconds after every 30
seconds of the voltage display.
CALIBRATION is a state that requires renewal of the battery power information. The battery is
able to function as usual without calibration. However, calibration is recommended as correct information of the remaining power and time cannot be obtained otherwise. For more details, refer to the instruction manual of the Anton Bauer battery.
The remaining battery power and remaining time are intended as reference values for the
shooting duration.
Date Style
Time Style
Shutter Disp.
DMY (E model)
MDY (U model)
YMD
24hour (E model)
12hour (U model)
DEG
SEC
For setting the date display sequence in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
DMY : Day/Month/Year MDY : Month/Day/Year YMD : Year/Month/Day
For setting the time display in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. 24hour : 24-hour display.
12hour : 12-hour display. (AM/PM)
For setting the shutter display in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens. DEG : Displays the shutter speed in degrees in the same way as film cameras.
SEC : Displays the shutter speed in seconds.
Memo :
ADEGB is selectable only when [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to A24p(SP)B, A24p(HQ)B,
A25p(SP)B, or A25p(HQ)B. When [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to other values, the shutter display setting is fixed at ASECB and cannot be selected. (A Page 71)
When a remote control is connected, the shutter display setting is fixed at ASECB regardless
of the [Frame & Bit Rate] setting.
displayed is determined by the setting of the [TC DISPLAY] switch on the inner panel of the camera recorder’s LCD monitor.
: 12 % and below, : 13 % - 29 %, : 30 % - 59 %, : 60 % - 100 %
RES
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

A/V Out Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values Function
Output Terminal
Down Convert
Set Up
HD/SD-SDI Out
Analog Out Char.
SDI Out Char.
Composite
Component
Off
Side Cut
Letter Box
Squeeze
7.5% (U model)
0.0% (E model)
HD-SDI
SD-SDI
Off
On
Off
On
Off
For setting output signals from the [Y/VIDEO]/[PB]/[PR] video signal output terminal (BNC) on the side of the camera recorder. Composite : Outputs composite signals to the [Y/VIDEO] video signal output terminal.
Component : Outputs component signals. Off : Signals are not output.
Memo :
When DV signals are input from the [IEEE1394] terminal, AComponentB cannot be selected.
When AComponentB is selected, this is switched automatically to ACompositeB output.
For setting the style of displaying down-converted images on a 4:3 aspect ratio screen. This setting applies to all Composite/SD-SDI/DV outputs. Side Cut : Displays image with the left and right sides cut off.
Letter Box : Displays as a wide image with the top and bottom blackened. Squeeze : Displays image that is squeezed horizontally.
For selecting whether to add a setup signal to the video signal output from the [Y/VIDEO]/[PB]/ [PR] video signal output terminal (BNC) on the side of the camera recorder. A setup signal can also be selected during signal input from the [IEEE1394] terminal.
7.5% : Adds setup signal.
0.0% : Setup signal is not added.
Memo :
When [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to A50p(SP)B, A50p(HQ)B, A50i(SP)B, A50i(HQ)B, A25p(SP)B,
or A25p(HQ)B, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected. (A Page 71)
Depending on the menu settings of the camera recorder and the condition of the cable
connected to it, the setup signal setting may be fixed at A0.0%B. A0.0%B is displayed in gray in this case.
For specifying whether to output SDI signals from the [HD/SD-SDI] output terminal on the side of the camera recorder. HD-SDI: Outputs HD-SDI signals. Embedded (superimposed) audio signals and the time code
SD-SDI : Outputs SD-SDI signals down converted from HD. Embedded (superimposed) audio
Off : SDI signals are not output.
Memo :
When DV signals are input from the [IEEE1394] terminal, AHD-SDIB cannot be selected.
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.
For selecting whether to display status and menu characters on the screen output from the [Y/ VIDEO]/[PB]/[PR] video signal output terminal (BNC) on the side of the camera recorder. On : Turns on display.
Off : Turns off display.
Memo :
When [Analog Out Char.] is set to AOnB, the details shown on the viewfinder are also
displayed in the image output from the video signal output terminal (BNC).
For selecting whether to display status and menu characters on the screen output from the [HD/ SD-SDI] output terminal on the side of the camera recorder. On : Turns on display.
Off : Turns off display.
are also output.
signals and the time code are also output.
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values Function
Audio Monitor
Stereo
Mix
For setting the audio sound of the [PHONES] terminal to stereo or mixed sound when the [MONITOR SELECT] switch on the side of the camera recorder is set to ABothB. Mix : Outputs mixed sound (outputs mixed sound of CH-1 and CH-2 to both L and R).
Stereo : Outputs stereo sound (outputs audio sound of CH-1 to L, and CH-2 to R). When a
[PHONES] terminal, speaker, and RCA outputs according to the combination of the camera
recorder’s [MONITOR SELECT] switch settings and [Audio Monitor] settings.
SELECT] Setting

Others Menu

Item Setting Values Function
Alarm Level
Mode LED
High
Middle Low Off
On
Off
For selecting whether to turn on the alarm tone as well as setting the volume. Alarm tone is output from the monitor speaker or [PHONES] terminal. High : Outputs alarm tone at a high volume level.
Middle : Outputs alarm tone at a medium volume level. Low : Outputs alarm tone at a low volume level. Off : Alarm tone is not output.
For specifying the illumination settings of the operation mode indicator on the side control panel of the camera recorder. On : Lights up as below according to the operation mode. (A Page 7)
Off : Turns off the indicator.
monitor speaker is used, only the audio sound of CH-1 is output.
[MONITOR
[CH-1] ^ CH1 CH1
[BOTH] [Mix] CH1+CH2 CH1+CH2
[CH-2] ^ CH2 CH2
Media Mode (IEEE1394 Mode) Orange
[Audio Monitor]
Setting
[Stereo] CH1 CH2 CH1
Operation Mode Color
Camera Mode Blue/Purple
Media Mode (SD Card Mode) Green
USB Mode Orange
Output from [PHONES]
Ter mi nal
L R CH1 CH2
Speaker
Output
RCA Output
CH1 CH2
Tally System
Front Tally
Back Tally
Studio
Ext
Int
On
Blink
Off
On
Blink
Off
For setting the display conditions of the camera recorder’s tally lamps (front/back). Studio : Displays according to the TALLY IN/PREVIEW IN signals from an external device,
Ext : Displays mainly the status of external devices. Int : Displays mainly the status of the camera recorder.
For specifying the illumination settings of the camera recorder’s front tally lamp during recording. On : Lights up only during recording.
Blink : Blinks after the [REC] trigger button is pressed until recording starts, and lights up
Off : Turns off the tally lamp.
For specifying the illumination settings of the camera recorder’s back tally lamp during recording. On : Lights up only during recording.
Blink : Blinks after the [REC] trigger button is pressed until recording starts, and lights up
Off : Turns off the tally lamp.
such as a remote control.
during recording.
during recording.
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Others Menu (continued)
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values Function
1394 Rec Trigger
1394 Auto Power Off
Reset All
Date/Time
Time Zone
System Information
Fan Hour
Ext
Series
Split
Synchronize
Off
Enable
Disable
^ Resets all menu settings.
^ For setting the year, month, day, hour, and minute.
UTC-00:30 to UTC-12:00, UTC, UTC+14:00 to UTC+00:30 (In increments of 30
minutes)
For displaying the usage time of the internal fan.
Memo :
Under normal environment, dust will accumulate on the internal fan when the camera recorder is used over a long
period. Dust may enter the camera 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).
For setting the recording trigger for the external recording device connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal.
Ext : Outputs recording trigger to the external system only. (Recording is not
Series : Outputs recording trigger to enable consecutive recording by the internal
Split : Outputs separate recording triggers to the internal and external systems. Synchronize : Outputs recording trigger simultaneously to the internal and external
Off : Recording trigger is not output to the external system.
Memo :
This item is selectable only in Camera mode. It cannot be set when recording is in
progress on the camera recorder or an external device.
When the external recording device connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal switches to the
recording mode according to the settings, switching of operation mode using the [CAM/ MEDIA] button and the Clip Review function will be disabled.
When [1394 Rec Trigger] is set to ASplitB, the [REC] button on the side of the camera
recorder becomes a REC Start/Stop button for the external device. (A Page 10)
For setting whether to automatically turn off the power of the external recording device connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal when the [POWER] switch of the camera is turned off.
Enable : Turns off the power automatically. Disable : Disables this function.
Memo :
The IEEE1394 control is only valid for external devices with a POWER OFF button.
Select AResetB in the [Reset All] menu and press the Set button. The message AResetting...B appears. After the resetting process is complete, the message ACompleteB appears for about 1 second. Reset will not be performed if [Cancel] is selected.
Memo :
[Date/Time] (A Page 88 ) and [Time Zone] (A Page 88 ) cannot be reset.
This item is not selectable when recording in Camera mode, during Clip Review, and in
Media mode.
Memo :
The display order of the date (year, month, and day) follows the [Date Style] setting in the
[Status Display...] menu. However, the 24-hour format is used for the hour display regardless of the [Time Style] setting. (A Page 85)
For setting the UTC time difference in units of 30 minutes.
[Default values:UTC-05:00 (U model), UTC (E model)]
Memo :
If [Date/Time] is already set, the value is automatically adjusted when [Time Zone] is
altered.
performed by the internal system.)
and external systems.
systems.
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Media Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Function
Format Media
Restore Media
For formatting (initializing) an SDHC card. Select a card slot (A or B), select [Format] from [Cancel]/[Format], and press the Set button to format (initialize) the card. ( A Page 32 [Formatting (Initializing) SDHC Cards])
For restoring an SDHC card. Select a card slot (A or B), select [Restore] from [Cancel]/[Restore], and press the Set button to restore the SDHC card. ( A Page 33 [Restoring the SDHC Card])
Memo :
This item appears only when the SDHC card needs to be restored. However, it is not selectable when recording in
Camera mode and during Clip Review.

Setup File Manage Menu

Menu settings and button operations ([SHUTTER], [AE LEVEL], etc.) can be saved. It is useful to save settings according to different shooting conditions.
Item Setting Values Function
Load File...
Store File...
Reset File...
^ Loads the settings. (A Page 110)
^ Saves the settings. (A Page 109)
^ Restores the saved settings to their default values. (A Page 110)
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Status Screen

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S
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Status Screen in Camera Mode

STATUS 0 Screen
M
30/24 fps
L
20 mi
* Appears only when a warning is displayed (A Page 92)
m
STBY
RE
*
Item Description
A Media Status
B Iris Status Mark
C Iris F-Number
D AE Level
E Gain
F Shutter
G White Balance Mode
H Black Toe
MAX 123% MIN 45%
SKIN AREA
S.DTL
B -3
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
A<3200K>
F
EDBAC
---- : No card found in the selected slot STBY : Recording standby (recording pause) REC : Recording REVIEW : Clip Review (A Page 52) STBYP : Pre Rec recording standby (A Page 54) RECP : Pre Rec recording (A Page 54) STBYC : Clip Continuous recording standby
Indicates whether the brightness of the image is appropriate.
J : Iris set higher than normal R : Iris set to normal K : Iris set lower than normal
Displays F-number of the lens iris. This is not displayed for some lens types, and when the lens cable is disconnected. (OPEN, F2, F2.8, F4, F5.6, F8, F11, F16, CLOSE)
(A Page 55)
Memo :
You can specify the type of display and whether to display the information using [F.No/Iris Indicator] of [Status Display...] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (APage 84)
Appears when the AE function is activated and [AE LEVEL] in the [Camera Function] menu is set to a value other than ANormalB. (A Page 73)
(AE-3, AE-2, AE-1, AE+1, AE+2, AE+3)
Displays the gain value when it is not A0dBB. (3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC)
Displays the current shutter speed when [Shutter] in the [Camera Function] menu is set to [Step]/ [Variable] and the shutter is ON. (A Page 73)
EEI : Displayed when [Shutter] is set to AEEIB (auto adjustment mode). FAS : Displayed when shutter or gain is set to the auto adjustment mode.
Memo :
The variable range of the shutter speed varies according to the video format settings. (APage 38)
Displays the current white balance mode. A<**00K>, B<**00K>, P<**00K> (A**00B indicates color temperature) (** of A and B : 23, 25, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 43, 52, 65, 80) (** of P : 32,56) FAW : When the Fulltime Auto White balance mode is ON MANU : Manual White Balance mode (only during control using the remote control)
Appears when [Black Toe] in the [Camera Process] menu is set to a value other than ANormalB. (A Page 76) B+1 to B+5 : Displays the AStretch LevelB when [Black Toe] is set to AStretchB (Level 1 to Level 5) B-1 to B-5 : Displays the ACompress LevelB when [Black Toe] is set to ACompressB (Level 1 to Level 5)
No display : When [Black Toe] is set to ANormalB
K J
I H G
RECC : Clip Continuous recording (A Page 55) STBYC (displayed in red)
: Clip Continuous recording pause
(A Page 55)
STOP : Unable to record to the card in the slot POFF : Power OFF
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Item Description
I Skin Detail Operation J Operation of Functions
K Luminance Information
L Event/Warning Display
Area
M Frame Rate
* 1 : The variable range of the shutter speed varies according to the video format settings. (A Page 38)
* 2 : Displayed when the [WHT.BAL.] white balance selection switch is set to APRESETB.
Appears as AS.DTLB when the Skin Detail function is turned ON.
SKIN AREA : Blinks when the Skin Area display is ON. FOCUS : Appears when the Focus Assist function is activated. When AACCU-FocusB is enabled,
Appears when the Spot Meter function is activated. For details of the display, refer to [Setting Spot Meter] (A Page 51 ).
MAX : Maximum luminance MIN : Minimum luminance
Displays the settings for about 3 seconds when the gain or shutter speed is manually changed. For other messages displayed in this area, refer to [Error Displays and Actions] (A Page 119 ).
GAIN **dB (** : 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18) Gain value is altered
GAIN ALC Gain is set to
FULL AUTO ON, FULL AUTO OFF
ZEBRA ON, ZEBRA OFF [Zebra] is turned AON/OFF
FOCUS ASSIST ON, FOCUS ASSIST OFF [Focus Assist] is turned AON/OFF
SHUTTER ** (****K : 1/6, 1/6.25, 1/7.5, 1/12, 1/12.5, 1/15, 1/24, 1/
V. SHUTTER **** (**** : 1/24.01 to 1/1998.0) Variable shutter speed is altered *1
SHUTTER OFF ** (**** is the standard shutter value in the respective
modes.)
WHITE BAL * <****K> (* : A, B, PRESET) (****K : 2300, 2500, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3400, 3700,
WHITE BAL FAW FAW (Fulltime Auto White balance) is activated
FILTER **** (** : OFF,1/4ND,1/16ND)
AE LEVEL ** (**** : -3, -2, -1, NORMAL, +1, +2, +3)
SPOT METER **** (**** : ON, FIXED, OFF, SELECT)
BLACK NORMAL [Black Toe] is set to
BLACK STRETCH * (* : 1,2,3,4,5,)
BLACK COMPRESS * (* : 1,2,3,4,5,)
WHITE BAL PRESET <3200K>, WHITE BAL PRESET <5600K>
REC SWITCH LOCKED, REC SWITCH UNLOCKED Record button lock switch is turned ON/OFF in
SLOT SWITCHED * (* : A, B) Active SDHC slot is switched automatically or
TRIGGER TO HD, TRIGGER TO DV Recording command is sent out from the
FRAME RATE rrrr/pp fps (rrrr: recording frame rate, pp: playback frame rate)
OK MARK ADDED, OK MARK DELETED OK mark is added or deleted
Other Displays (
Appears as xx/yy fps (xx: recording frame rate, yy: playback frame rate) only when AVariable FrameB is set in the [Rec Mode] menu. (A Page 71)
AACCU-FOCUSB blinks for about 10 seconds while Focus Assist starts up, after which the AFOCUSB indicator lights up. When [ACCU-Focus] is activated, it is forcibly turned OFF after recording starts. (A Page 83)
Displayed Content Setting Status
[FULL AUTO] is turned AON/OFF
Shutter speed is altered *1
25, 1/30, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/ 250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000)
Shutter is turned AOFFB *1
White balance value is altered
4300, 5200, 5600, 6500, 8000)
[ND FILTER] setting is altered
[AE LEVEL] value is altered
Spot meter status is changed
A
Page 51)
(
[Stretch Level] of [Black Toe] is altered
[Compress Level] of [Black Toe] is altered
[Preset Temp.] value is altered *2
Camera mode, or [REC] switch on the handle of the camera recorder is pressed while being locked
using the [SLOT SELECT] button in Camera mode.
[IEEE1394] terminal
Variable frame rate is adjusted using the cross­shaped button
A
Page 64)
(
A
Page 119 [Error Displays and Actions])
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ALC
B
A
Normal
B
B
B
B
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Status Screen in Camera Mode (continued)
STATUS 1 Screen
A
B
C
D
1280x720 60p HQ
OK
A
100min 100min
B
TB
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30/24 fps
282min
E
Item Description
A Resolution
B Frame Rate/Bit Rate
C OK Mark D Remaining Space on
Media
E Voltage/Battery
Power
F Audio Level Meter
5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/1000
Displays the video image resolution. (19201080, 14401080, 1280720)
Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs. (60p HQ, 30p HQ, 60i HQ, 60p SP, 30p SP, 60i SP, 50p HQ, 25p HQ, 50i HQ, 50p SP, 25p SP, 50i SP, 24p HQ, 24p SP)
Appears when an OK mark is added. (A Page 64)
Displays the remaining recording time of the SDHC cards in Slot A and Slot B separately.
Memo :
Only warnings are displayed in the STATUS 0 and STATUS 4 Screens. (When the total remaining time for the
Displays the current status of the power supply in use.
00:00:00:00
ND1/16
GF
SDHC cards in slot A and slot B is less than 3 minutes)
A
: Currently selected slot. (White card) : SDHC card requires restoring or formatting, or SDHC card is not supported (not of class 6 type).
A
!
: Write-protect switch of SDHC card is set.
A
Display Description
DD
20 min
123%
45%
SKIN ARE
.DTL
A<3200K
-3
12.3V
12.3V 200min 30%
RES
-20 dB
-10 dB
* 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 90)
J I H
*0
Currently powered by an AC adapter. The current voltage is shown on the right. If the supplied voltage from the AC adapter is low, the voltage value will be
displayed in red as a warning.
Currently powered by a battery. When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and ARESB is displayed. The display on the right can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display...] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 85)
Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2. When [Rec Mode] in the [Rec Mode] menu is set to AVariable FrameB, audio cannot be recorded and is indicated by the mark. The positions of -20 dB and -10 dB are displayed as A
oB.
Memo :
You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display...] in the
[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 85)
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Item Description
G ND Filter Position
H Remaining Space on
External Device
I Operation of External
Device
J Time Code (TC)/
User’s Bit (UB)
Displays the current ND filter position. No display : [ND FILTER] is set to AOFFB ND1/4 : [ND FILTER] is set to A1/4B ND1/16 : [ND FILTER] is set to A1/16B
Memo :
You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Filter] of [Status Display...] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (APage 8 4)
Displays the remaining recording time of the external device (0 to 999). When the remaining time is running out, this is indicated in red (value + unit of measurement) as a warning to the user.
Memo :
Only warnings are displayed in the STATUS 0 and STATUS 4 Screens.
Displays the operating status of the connected external device. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding external device.
Memo :
Only warnings are displayed in the STATUS 0 and STATUS 4 sScreens.
Displays the time code (hour:minute:second:frame) or user’s bit data.
Example: Time code:
User’s bit:
00:00:00:00
FF EE DD 20
Colon (:) for non-drop frames Dot (.) for drop frames
Memo :
You can turn ON/OFF the display using [TC/UB] of [Status Display...] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (
A
Page 8 5)
You can select whether to display the time code or user’s bit using the [TC DISPLAY] switch on the inner panel of the LCD monitor.
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Status Screen in Camera Mode (continued)
STATUS 2 Screen
CAMERA INFORMATION
SETUP FILE SCENE [ SCENE ] ZEBRA1 50%-100% ZEBRA2 70%-80% AUDIO CH1 CH2 FORMAT QuickTime MEDIA 125min 123min
TBY
2min
A
B
Jan 2. 2009 01:23:45AM
*0 *1
Item Description
A Date/Time
B Remaining Space on
MEDIA
C FORMAT
D AUDIO E ZEBRA1/ZEBRA2 Values
F Subname of Setup File
G SETUP FILE
G F
E D
C
B
* 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 90)
A
Displays the current date and time.
* 1 : Same as STATUS 1 Screen (A Page 92)
Note :
The date/time display style can be specified at [LCD/VF]B[Status Display...]B[Date Style]/[Time Style]. (A Page 85)
Displays the remaining recording time of the SDHC cards in slot A and slot B separately.
A
: Currently selected slot. (White card) : SDHC card requires restoring or formatting, or SDHC card is not supported (not of class 6
A
!
type).
: Write-protect switch of SDHC card is set.
A
Displays the file format for recording to the SDHC card ((File Format)) that is specified at [File Format] in the [Record Format] menu. (A Page 71)
Displays the status of the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch. (A: AAUTOB/M: AMANUALB)
Displays the settings from ABottom1B to ATo p 1B specified at [Zebra], and the settings from ABottom2B to ATop2B specified at [Zebra]. (A Page 83)
Memo :
When [Zebra] in the menu is set to A1PatternB, ZEBRA2 appears as A---B. (APage 83)
Displays the subname of the setup file.
Memo :
ARB appears at the beginning when changes are made to the loaded file. (A Page 108)
Displays the type of the loaded file. (SCENE/PICTURE)
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STATUS 3 Screen
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n
Y
M
n
This screen displays a list of the functions assigned to the switches.
* 1 : Appears only when a warning is displayed
SWITCH ASSIGN
FAW NONE GAIN [ L / M / H ] 0dB / 9dB / 12dB USER 1 BARS USER 2 B.STRETCH3 USER 3 LOAD FILE RET CLIP REVIEW SKIN/SPOT SPOT METER
1m
AE LEVEL AE LEVEL/VFR
STB
282mi
an 2. 2008 01:23:45A
*0 *1
Item Description
A [FAW] Function
Assignment
B [GAIN] Switch Settings
C [USER1,USER2,USER3]
Button Function Settings
D [RET] Button Function
Settings
E [SKIN AREA/SPOT
METER] Switch Settings
F Cross-Shaped Button
Function Assignment
A B
C
D E F
* 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 90)
* 1 : Same as STATUS 1 Screen (A Page 92)
*2
Displays the position of the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch that is assigned with the FAW function. (NONE, A, B, PRESET)
Displays the setting values for each of the positions ([L]/[M]/[H]) on the [GAIN] switch. (0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, AGC)
Displays the setting status of the [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3] buttons. (NONE, BARS, PRESET TEMP., B.STRETCH*, B.COMPRESS*, RET, LOAD FILE) * indicates 1 to 5
Displays the setting status of the [RET] button on the lens. (CLIP REVIEW, FOCUS ASSIST, OK MARK)
Displays the setting status of the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch. (SKIN AREA, SPOT METER)
Displays the functions assigned to the left/right (HI) of the cross-shaped button. (DISABLE, AE LEVEL, AE LEVEL/VFR)
* 2 : Same as STATUS 2 Screen (A Page 94)
STATUS 4 Screen
This screen displays the event. It is also used to display warnings only.
*0
*1
*0
* 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 90)
* 1 : Same as STATUS 1 Screen only when a warning is displayed
(A Page 92)
STBY
*0
30/24 fps
0 mi
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
1min
ES
*1
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Status Screen

Status Screen in SD Card Mode

These are the status screens displayed in Media mode (SD Card mode, Media mode).
STATUS 0 Screen
This screen displays the media status or event. It is also used to display warnings only.
STATUS 1 and STATUS 2 Screens
D
BAC
OK OK
J
E
IH K
STATUS 1 Screen STATUS 2 Screen
Item Description
A OK Mark B Resolution
C Frame Rate/Bit Rate
D Media
E Clip Information F Time Code (TC)/
User’s Bit (UB)
F
G
Appears when an OK mark is added. (A Page 64)
Displays the video image resolution. (19201080, 14401080, 1280720)
Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs. (60p HQ, 30p HQ, 60i HQ, 60p SP, 30p SP, 60i SP, 50p HQ, 25p HQ, 50i HQ, 50p SP, 25p SP, 50i SP, 24p HQ, 24p SP)
Displays the media slot (A or B) of the currently played clip. A key mark appears when the write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set.
Displays current clip number/total number of clips.
Displays the time code (hour:minute:second:frame) or user’s bit data. TC : Time code
UB : User’s bit The framing mode display for the time code is as follows.
D
BAC
J
IH
E
F
G
96
00:00:00:00
Memo :
You can turn ON/OFF the display using [TC/UB] of [Status Display...] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (
A
Page 85)
You can select whether to display the time code or user’s bit using the [TC DISPLAY] switch on the inner panel of the LCD monitor.
Colon (:) for non-drop frames Dot (.) for drop frames
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