Panasonic ag-dvx200 operating instructions

Operating Instructions

Vol.2

Vol.2

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No. AG-DVX200PJ

AG-DVX200PB
AG-DVX200PX
AG-DVX200EJ
AG-DVX200EN
AG-DVX200ED

This document explains in detail how to operate this device. Concerning basic operation, please
refer to the enclosed “Operating Instructions Vol.1” (printed document).

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future
use.

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Read this first

∫ About the recording method

for recording motion pictures

This unit can record motion pictures using three
different recording methods, including MOV,
MP4 and AVCHD
* AVCHD Progressive (1080/60p, 1080/50p)

supported.

MOV and MP4:

These recording methods are suitable for
editing images. Audio is recorded in linear
PCM.
≥ Those methods are not compatible with

motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format.

≥ Those methods can record motion pictures in

formats that support 4K. 4K motion pictures
offer a resolution four times higher than that
of full high-definition motion pictures.

AVCHD:

This recording method is suitable for playback
on a high-definition compatible external monitor.
Audio is recorded in Dolby

*

. (l 33, 141)

®

Digital.

∫ Regarding system frequencies

The NTSC/PAL region setting can be switched
in [SYSTEM FREQ]. (l 141, 178)
≥ You cannot store AVCHD scenes recorded

with different system frequencies on the
same SD card. If you have switched the
system frequency, use another SD card.

∫ Indemnity about recorded

content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility
for damages directly or indirectly due to any
type of problems that result in loss of recording
or edited content, and does not guarantee any
content if recording or editing does not work
properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a
case where any type of repair is made to the
unit.

∫ About Condensation

(When the lens, the viewfinder
or LCD Monitor is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when there is a change in
temperature or humidity, such as when the unit
is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm
room. Please be careful, as it may cause the
lens, the viewfinder or LCD monitor to become
soiled, moldy, or damaged.
When taking the unit to a place which has a
different temperature, if the unit is accustomed
to the room temperature of the destination for
about one hour, condensation can be
prevented. (When the difference in temperature
is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the
like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)
When condensation has occurred, remove the
battery and/or the AC adaptor and leave the
unit like that for about one hour. When the unit
becomes accustomed to the surrounding
temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally.

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∫ About security

Be careful about the possibility of theft or loss of
the unit, and be careful not to leave the unit
unattended. Please note that Panasonic does
not accept any responsibility for the
compromise, manipulation, and loss of
information caused by these events.

∫ Caution regarding laser beams

The lens may suffer damage if struck by a laser
beam. Make sure that laser beams do not strike
the lens when shooting in an environment
where laser devices are used.

∫ Cards that you can use with

this unit

SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory
Card

≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have

the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory
Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are
not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.

≥ Refer to page 21 for more details on SD

cards.

∫ For the purposes of these

operating instructions

≥ The battery pack is referred to as the

“Battery”.

≥ SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory

Card are referred to as the “SD card”.

≥ Function that can be used for Recording

Mode:
Function that can be used for Playback
Mode:

≥ Scene(s) recorded with [REC MODE] set to

[MOV] or [MP4]: "MOV/MP4 scene(s)".

≥ Scene(s) recorded with [REC MODE] set to

[AVCHD]: "AVCHD scene(s)".

≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an

arrow, for example: l 00

≥ These operating instructions are designed for

use with models AG-DVX200PJ/PB/PX/EJ/
EN/ED. Such as screen illustrations are as an
example AG-DVX200PJ.

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Contents

Read this first .................................................2

Preparation

What you can do with this unit ..................... 6

Recording to the SD card ........................ 6

Linking to external devices ...................... 6

Names and Functions of Main Parts ............8

Power supply................................................ 15

Charging the battery .............................. 16

Inserting/removing the battery ............... 17

Charging and recording time ................. 18

Connecting to the AC outlet................... 20

Preparation of SD cards .............................. 21

Cards that you can use with this

unit......................................................... 21

Inserting/removing an SD card .............. 22

Turning the unit on/off................................. 23

Selecting a mode ......................................... 23

Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder............. 24

Setting how to turn on/off the LCD

monitor and Viewfinder .......................... 24

Using the LCD monitor .......................... 24

How to use the touch screen ................. 25

LCD monitor adjustment........................ 26

Viewfinder adjustment ........................... 27

Recording yourself................................. 28

Setting date and time................................... 29

Using the menu screen ............................... 30

Manual Focus Assist .............................. 51

Focus Transition .................................... 52

White Balance...............................................55

Iris/Gain adjustment .....................................59

Iris adjustment........................................ 59

Gain adjustment ..................................... 61

Manual shutter speed ..................................63

Audio Input ...................................................66

Switching Audio Input ............................ 66

Adjusting the audio input level ............... 68

Counter display ............................................70

Setting the Time Code ........................... 70

Setting the User Information .................. 72

Setting the Recording Counter............... 73

Synchronizing the time code with an

external device ....................................... 73

USER button ................................................. 74

Setting the USER button ........................ 74

Using the USER button .......................... 75

Functions of the USER button ............... 76

Useful functions ........................................... 95

Color Bar Screen ................................... 95

ND filter .................................................. 96

Switching the screen indications/mode

information display ................................. 96

Using Operation Icons .................................97

Using of jog dial ...........................................98

Playback

Recording

Before recording .......................................... 31

Selecting the Recording Method ................ 31

Formatting media ................................... 32

Selecting a media to record ........................ 32

Recording motion picture with this

unit ................................................................ 33

Recording still pictures ............................... 34

Switching between Auto and Manual

Mode.............................................................. 36

Adjusting the Picture Quality...................... 38

Using the zoom ............................................ 40

Image Stabilizer Function ........................... 42

Focus ............................................................ 44

One Push AF ......................................... 47

Push AF ................................................. 48

Focus Assist .......................................... 48

Motion picture/Still picture playback ....... 101

Motion picture playback using

operation icon ...................................... 105

Useful functions ......................................... 106

Creating still picture from motion

picture .................................................. 106

Repeat Playback .................................. 107

Resuming the previous playback ......... 107

Playing back scenes or still pictures by

date ...................................................... 108

Editing

Deleting scenes/still pictures....................109

Protecting scenes/still pictures............. 110

Copying between SD cards....................... 111

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Linking to external devices

Others

Connecting Headphones, a Remote

Control or an External Monitor ................. 113

Headphones ........................................ 113

Remote control .................................... 113

External monitor .................................. 114

Setting the external output

resolution ............................................. 115

Connecting to a PC

(File transfer/nonlinear editing) ................ 121

Operating environment

(mass storage)..................................... 121

Connecting to a PC ............................. 122

About the PC display ........................... 123

Copying/playing back with an external

media device .............................................. 125

Preparing for copying/playing

back ..................................................... 125

Differential copy ................................... 127

Copy selected files .............................. 128

Playing back the External Media ......... 129

Menu

Using the Menu .......................................... 130

Scene file ............................................. 130

System mode....................................... 141

User switch .......................................... 149

Switch setting ...................................... 150

Auto switch setting............................... 157

Recording Setup .................................. 159

Audio Setup ......................................... 166

Output Setup ....................................... 167

Display setting ..................................... 171

Other Functions ................................... 176

Maintenance ........................................ 179

Video Setup ......................................... 179

Picture Setup ....................................... 180

Copy .................................................... 180

Troubleshooting ......................................... 189

About recovery ..................................... 193

Updating the firmware incorporated into

the unit ........................................................193

Cautions for use ......................................... 194

About copyright .........................................198

Recording functions that cannot be

used simultaneously ..................................199

Recording modes/approximate

recordable time ..........................................200

Approximate number of recordable

pictures .......................................................202

Display

Indications .................................................. 181

Messages.................................................... 185

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Preparation







A SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card*

2

B USB 3.0 (Device mode)*

3

C PC

What you can do with this unit

This unit is a 4K*1 camera recorder with the following features:
*1 Please refer to page 142 about recording format of this unit.
≥ The 4/3-type large sensor allows you to record beautifully defocused images with shallow depth

of field as ultra high-definition 4K motion picture.

≥ V-Log L (12 stops) allows you to record expressive images with greater latitude.
≥ Recording at a variable frame rate of up to 120 fps (for FHD) is possible.
≥ It incorporates the 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer, Custom AF function, and ND filters (1/4, 1/16,

and 1/64).

≥ Supported recording media include SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card.

Recording to the SD card

A variety of recording functions support recording to the SD card.
≥ This unit supports relay/simultaneous/background/dual codec recording using double card slots.

Linking to external devices

USB Device Mode

Transfer data (files) to perform nonlinear editing on another device (PC, etc.).
≥ This unit supports USB 3.0.

*2 SD cards are optional and not supplied with this unit.
*3 A USB 3.0 cable is not supplied with this unit. Use a commercially-available double-shielded

USB 3.0 cable with a ferrite core.
If possible, we recommend using a cable with a length of 1.5 m (4.9 feet) or less.

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USB Host Mode





A USB 3.0 (Host mode)
B External media device (commercially-available)









A Audio cable*

1

B HDMI cable*

2

C BNC cable*

3

D External monitor

If you connect an external media device, such as USB HDD or USB flash memory (commercially­available) to this unit, you can copy motion pictures and still pictures recorded on this unit to the
external media device.
It can also play back the scenes and still pictures copied to the external media device.
≥ This unit supports USB 3.0.

Refer to the following support site for information about an external media device.

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
(This Site is English only)

Connecting to an external monitor

Connect an external monitor to output images.
≥ It is also possible to output 4:2:2 (10 bit) images, depending on the [OUTPUT BITS] setting.

*1 Use a commercially-available audio cable (3.5 mm (0.14 q) diameter jack to RCA cable).
*2 Use a commercially-available High Speed HDMI cable.

If possible, we recommend using a cable with a length of 3 m (9.84 feet) or less.

*3 To connect to the SDI OUT or VIDEO OUT terminal, use a double-shielded BNC cable

equivalent to 5C-FB (commercially-available).

When connecting with an HDMI cable using an HDMI-to-DVI converter, etc., be sure to
connect the HDMI cable to the connector of this unit last.
Connecting the HDMI cable to the connector of this unit first may result in malfunction.

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Preparation

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

1 USB HOST terminal (l 125)
2 USB DEVICE terminal (l 122)
3 HDMI OUT connector [HDMI] (l 114 )
4 Handle
5 Lens hood release button (l 12)
6 Audio input terminal 1 (XLR 3 pin)

[AUDIO INPUT1] (l 14, 67)

7 Microphone holder attachment part

(l 14)

8 Lens hood (l 12)
9 Status indicator (l 23)
10 Power switch (l 23)
11 Recording start/stop button (l 33)
12 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 20)

≥ Do n ot use any other AC adapto rs except the

supplied one.

13 SDI OUT terminal (l 114 )
14 TC PRESET IN/OUT terminal (l 73)
15 VIDEO OUT terminal (l 114)
16 Headphone terminal [ ] (l 100, 113)

≥

Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.

≥ Listening at full volume for long periods may

damage the user ’s ears.

17 AUDIO OUT terminal (l 114)
18 Camera remote terminal [CAM

REMOTE] (l 113)

≥ FOCUS IRIS terminal (3.5 mm (0.14 q)

diameter mini jack)

≥ ZOOM S/S terminal (2.5 mm (0.1 q) diameter

super mini jack)

19 Pin holder

≥ Attaches the zoom ring pin removed from this

unit.

20 Speaker
21 Shoulder strap fixture (l 13)
22 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 31)
23 Hand strap (l 13)
24 Audio input terminal 2 (XLR 3 pin)

[AUDIO INPUT2] (l 14, 67)

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25 Tripod receptacle (l 14)
26 Eyepiece corrector lever (l 27)
27 ND filter switch [ND FILTER] (l 96)
28 Focus auto/Manual/¶ switch

[FOCUS A/M/¶] (l 44)

29 Iris button [IRIS] (l 59)
30 FOCUS ASSIST button (l 48)
31 User 1 button [USER1] (l 74)
32 User 2 button [USER2] (l 74)
33 User 3 button [USER3] (l 74)
34 User 4 button [USER4] (l 74)
35 PUSH AUTO button (l 44)
36 Focus ring (l 44)
37 Zoom ring (l 40)
38 Zoom ring pin
39 Iris ring (l 59)

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40 User 5 button [O.I.S.] (l 42, 74)
41 User 6 button [ZEBRA] (l 74, 88)
42 User 7 button [WFM] (l 74, 87)
43 Zoom switch [MANU/SERVO] (l 40)
44 D

i

splay/Mode check switch [DISP/

MODE CHK] (l 75, 96)

45 Gain switch [GAIN] (l 61)
46 White Balance switch [WHITE BAL]

(l 55)

47 Jog dial [SEL/PUSH SET] (l 55, 61, 63,

98, 103)

48 Menu button [MENU] (l 30)
49 Shutter speed button [SHUTTER] (l 63)
50 Auto/Manual switch [AUTO/MANU]

(l 36)

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51 SD Card slot cover (l 22)
52 Access lamp (card 1) (l 22)
53 Card slot 1 (l 22)
54 Access lamp (card 2) (l 22)
55 Card slot 2 (l 22)
56 INPUT1 / INPUT2 switches (l 66)
57 CH1 SELECT/CH2 SELECT switches

(l 66)

58 CH1/CH2 switches (l 66)
59 AUDIO LEVEL CH1/AUDIO LEVEL CH2

knobs (l 68)

60 LCD monitor extract part (l 24)
61 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 25)
62 Lens cover open/close lever (l 12)
63 Recording lamp (Rear) (l 177)
64 Shoulder strap fixture (l 13)

65 Eye cup mount (l 13)
66 Eye sensor (l 28)
67 Viewfinder (l 27)
68 Eye cup (l 13)
69 Open/close lever [OPEN] (l 17)
70 Battery cover (l 17)
71 B

ttery holder (l 17)

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72 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 17)
73 Built-in microphone
74 Recording lamp (Front) (l 177)
75 Lens cover (l 12)
76 Exhaust opening (cooling fan) (l 31)
77 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
78 Auto white balance button [AWB] (l 55)

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79 80 81 82 83

84 85 86 87

79 Accessory shoe
80 Sub zoom lever (l 40, 156)

≥ This lever functions in the same manner as

the zoom lever.

81 Zoom lever [T/W] (In Recording Mode)

(l 40)

Volume lever [rVOLs]/

Thumbnail display switch [ / ] (In

Playback Mode) (l 103)

82 User 8 button [REC CHECK] (l 74, 80)
83 Handle mounting hole

(Size of the mounting hole)

j

1/4-20UNCk2

j 3/8-16UNCk2

84 Thumbnail button [THUMBNAIL] (l 23)
85 Counter button [COUNTER] (l 70)
86 Counter reset/Time code setting button

[RESET/TC SET] (l 72, 73)

87 Color Bar Screen button [BARS] (l 95)
88 Sub recording start/stop button (l 156)

≥ This button functions in the same manner as

the recording start/stop button.

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∫ Attaching/detaching the lens hood





A Lens hood release button





B Mounting mark

OPEN

CLOSE

(How to detach the lens hood)

While pressing and holding the lens hood release button, rotate the lens hood in
the direction of the arrow to detach it.

(How to attach the lens hood)

1 Fit the lens hood into this unit.

≥ Align the mounting mark on the lens hood with the mounting mark on this unit.

2 Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow.

≥ Rotate until it clicks into place.

Opening/closing the lens cover

You can open/close the lens cover by sliding the lens cover open/close lever.

≥ When this unit is not in use, close the lens cover to protect the lens.

≥ Do not press the lens cover hard. This may damage the lens or the lens cover.
≥ Depending on the various filters or the MC protector attached to the front side of this unit's lens,

you may not be able to open/close the lens cover or attach the lens hood.

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∫ Adjust the length of the hand strap so that it fits your hand.









1 Open the buckle.
2 Pull the end of the belt.









A Mounting marks
B Notch
C Protrusion

A 20 mm (0.8 q) or longer





Adjust the hand strap according to the size of your hand.

≥ If you find it difficult to fasten the buckle B, move the pad A towards you, and fasten the buckle

B again.

∫ Attaching the eye cup

1 Align the mounting mark on the eye cup mount with the corresponding mark on

the eyecup.

2 Attach the eye cup so that the notch on the eye cup mount is aligned with the

protrusion inside the eye cup.

≥ Push the eye cup in until it reaches the mounting mark. (D)

∫ Attaching the Shoulder strap

We recommend that you attach the shoulder strap (supplied) before going out of doors to record so
as to avoid dropping this unit.

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∫ Attaching the front microphone







A Microphone holder attachment part
B Microphone holder
C Microphone holder mounting screws

D AUDIO INPUT1 terminal (XLR 3 pin)
E Microphone cable clamper
F Microphone holder screw
G External microphone (optional)



A INPUT terminal cap

≥ The microphone holder is set up so that a 21 mm (0.83 q) external microphone (AG-MC200G:

optional) can be attached. Check in advance whether the microphone you wish to use can be
attached.

1 Attach the microphone holder to the microphone holder attachment part.

≥ Attach by using a commercially available screw driver.
≥ When attaching the microphone holder, be sure to tighten the screws firmly even though you

might hear a squeaking sound.

2 Attach an external microphone



(optional) to the microphone holder,

and tighten the microphone holder

screw.

3 Connect the external microphone to

the AUDIO INPUT1 terminal (XLR 3



pin).

≥ When wiring the microphone cable, use the

cable clamper of this unit.

≥ Keep the microphone holder screw, zoom

ring pin and INPUT terminal cap out of reach
of children to prevent swallowing.

∫ Attaching the INPUT terminal cap

Attach the INPUT terminal cap while the AUDIO INPUT1, 2 terminals (XLR 3 pin) are not used.

∫ Attaching the tripod

≥ There are tripod mounting holes that are compatible with 1/4-20UNC and 3/8-16UNC screws.

Use the size that matches the diameter of the tripod’s fixing screw.

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≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 q) or more may damage the unit.

A Tripod receptacle

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Preparation

Power supply

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit (as of August 2015)

The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBD58.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs
are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to
fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are
used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

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Charging the battery

Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up:

Charging (Battery charging time: l 18)

Goes off:

Charging completed

Flashing:

Be sure to connect the unit correctly (l 196)

Power lamp [POWER] B

≥ This will light up when the AC cable is

connected.

When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery fully before
using this unit for the first time.

Important:
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also,

do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

≥ It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF

and 86 oF). (The battery temperature should also be the same.)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

1 Connect the AC cable to the battery charger and the AC outlet.
2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by aligning the arrows.

≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 18).
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with

doors and windows closed.

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Inserting/removing the battery

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1 Slide the open/close lever, and open the battery cover.

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2 Install the battery by inserting it in the

direction shown in the figure.

≥ Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.

3 Close the battery cover.

≥ Close the battery cover until it clicks and locks.

Removing the battery

Make sure that the power switch is set to OFF and the status indicator is turned off, and then
remove by holding onto it taking care not to drop. (l 23)

Open the battery cover, and slide the battery release lever.

≥ The battery will be unlocked, allowing you to take it out.
≥ Slide the battery release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.

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Charging and recording time

Charging/Recording time

Battery model number

Supplied battery/

VW-VBD58 (optional)

≥ The times given apply when the ambient operating temperature is 20 o C (68 oF) and the relative

operating humidity is 60%. Charging time may be longer at other temperatures and humidity
levels.

≥ The continuous recordable time given applies under the conditions below. The time becomes

shorter under other conditions.

j The LCD monitor is open

j A cable is not inserted to the external output terminal
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for second.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/

low temperature.

≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This is not a malfunction.

Voltage/Capacity

(minimum)

7.2 V/5800 mAh 380 min 150 min

Charging time

Continuously recordable

time

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Checking the remaining power of the battery

CHECK

LED lamp status Remaining power of the battery

0% to 25%

25% to 50%

50% to 75%

75% to 100%

You can check the remaining power of the battery by looking at the battery capacity indication
displayed on this unit's screen or by looking at the supplied battery VW-VBD58.

∫ Checking the remaining power using this unit

Battery capacity indication

≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. ####

If the battery discharges, then will flash red.

≥ Depending on the menu setting, the battery capacity indication is not displayed (l 174)

[DISP SETUP] # [CARD & BATTERY]

∫ Checking the remaining power using the battery

If you press the CHECK button, the remaining power indicator (LED lamp) lights up green, allowing
you to check the remaining power of the battery.

CHECK

0

100

%

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

A CHECK button
B Remaining power indicator

≥ The remaining power of the battery is an approximate guide.
≥ When the LED lamp does not light up even if you press the CHECK button, the battery is

exhausted. Charge the battery.

How to read the remaining power indicator

:Lit up/ :Off

≥ The display of the remaining power indicator is an approximate guide for the remaining power of

the battery. When the battery pack is connected to the video camera or the charger, refer to the

remaining power display of the connected device. The display of the connected device may differ

from that of the battery pack’s remaining power indicator.

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Connecting to the AC outlet





The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always
“live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

Important:

≥ Use the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use the AC adaptor of another device.
≥ Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Also,

do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC

adaptor and the AC outlet.

2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC

input terminal [DC IN].

≥ Make sure to set the power switch to OFF and

the status indicator is turned off when





≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

disconnecting the AC adaptor. (l 23)

≥ Even when you use the AC adaptor for recording images, keep the battery connected. This

allows you to continue the recording even if a power failure occurs or the AC adaptor is

unplugged from the AC outlet by accident.

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Preparation

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Preparation of SD cards

The unit can record motion pictures or still pictures to an SD card.

Cards that you can use with this unit

≥ The cards that you can use are correct as of August 2015.
≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic Memory Card.

Card type Capacity

SDHC Memory Card 4GB to 32GB

SDXC Memory Card 48 GB to 128 GB

≥ When using an SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card with other equipment, check the

equipment is compatible with these Memory Cards.

≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above.
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards

that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥ This unit is compatible with UHS-
≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording,

deletion or editing will be possible on the card.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

∫ About the Speed Class ratings for recording motion pictures

≥ Depending on [REC MODE] (l 141) and [REC FORMAT] (l 142), the required card differs.

Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.

Use of a non-compatible card may cause recording to stop suddenly.
≥ SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing. To

check the class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.
≥ We recommend that you use an SD card compatible with UHS Speed Class3 when recording in

Variable Frame Rate Mode.

Recording modes

I UHS Speed Class3 standard SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards.

Bit rates in

[REC FORMAT]

Speed Class ratings Label examples

100 Mbps or more UHS Speed Class3*

MOV/MP4

50 Mbps

AVCHD All Class4 or more

* When [UHD 2160/59.94p 150M] or [UHD 2160/50.00p 150M] is selected, an SDXC Memory Card

with a capacity of 64 GB or more and a Speed Class rating of UHS Speed Class3 is required.

UHS Speed Class1 or

more

Class10 or more

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Inserting/removing an SD card

When using an SD card for the first time, it is necessary to format the SD card. (l 32) When the
SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be
restored.

Caution:
Check that the access lamp has gone off.

Access lamp A

≥ When this unit is accessing the SD card,

the access lamp lights up.

1 Open the SD card slot cover and

insert (remove) the SD card into
(from) the card slot B.

≥ One SD card can be inserted into each of the

card slot 1 and the card slot 2.

≥ Face the terminal side C in the direction

shown in the illustration and press it straight
in as far as it will go.

≥ Press the center of the SD card and then pull



it straight out.

2 Securely close the SD card slot

cover.

≥ Do not touch the terminals on the back of the

SD card.
≥ Do not apply strong shocks, bend, or drop the

SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure

of this unit or the SD card may damage or

erase the data stored on the SD card.

≥ When the card access lamp is lit, do not:

j Remove the SD card

j Turn the unit off

j Insert and remove the USB Cable

j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock

Performing the above while the lamp is on

may result in damage to data/SD card or this

unit.
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to

water, dirt or dust.

≥ Do not place SD cards in the following areas:

j In direct sunlight
j In very dusty or humid areas
j Near a heater
j Locations susceptible to significant

difference in temperature (condensation
can occur.)

j Where static electricity or electromagnetic

waves occur

≥ To protect SD cards, return them to their

cases when you are not using them.

≥ About disposing of or giving away the SD

card. (l 196)

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Preparation

ON

OFF





To turn off the unit

Set the power switch to OFF while
pressing the lock release button.
The status indicator goes off.



A THUMBNAIL button

Turning the unit on/off

Set the power switch to ON while pressing the lock release button B to turn on
the unit.

A The status indicator lights on.

≥ To turn on the unit again after the [ECONOMY (BATT)] or [ECONOMY (AC)] is activated, set the

power switch to OFF once, and then to ON again. (l 177)

Preparation

Selecting a mode

Press the THUMBNAIL button to change the mode to Recording Mode or
Playback Mode.

Recording Mode (l 33, 34) The recording screen is displayed. You can record motion

Playback Mode (l 101) The thumbnail screen for playback is displayed. You can play

≥ When you turn on this unit, it starts up in Recording Mode.
≥ If you press the recording start/stop button or sub recording start/stop button in Playback Mode,

the mode will be switched to Recording Mode and recording will start.

pictures and still pictures.

back motion pictures and still pictures.

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Preparation

MENU

Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder

Setting how to turn on/off the LCD monitor and Viewfinder

Select the menu. (l 30)

: [OUTPUT SETUP] # [LCD/EVF OUTPUT] # desired setting

[AUTO]: The LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is extracted. When you move

[LCD]: The LCD monitor is turned on when the LCD monitor is extracted. The viewfinder is

[EVF]: The viewfinder turns on when you move your eye closer to the eye cup of the

your eye closer to the eye cup of the viewfinder, the LCD monitor is turned off, and
the viewfinder is turned on.

not turned on.

viewfinder and turns off when you move your eye away from it. The LCD monitor
does not turn on.

∫ To change the setting with a USER button

You can change how to turn on/off the LCD monitor and Viewfinder by registering “LCD/EVF
Output” to a USER button.
≥ Please refer to page 74 for details about setting the USER button.

When the recording screen is displayed, press the USER button to which [LCD/
EVF OUTPUT] is registered or touch the applicable USER button icon.

≥ Switches the setting each time the button is pressed.

[AUTO] # [LCD] # [EVF]

≥ The setting is also applied to the [LCD/EVF OUTPUT] menu setting.

≥ The viewfinder turns on as soon as [EVF] is selected and stays on. It reacts to the eye sensor and

turns on/off only after you move your eye closer to the eye cup of the viewfinder.
≥ Depending on the shape of your glasses or the way you hold this unit, or when bright light enters

the eyepiece, the eye sensor may not work correctly.
≥ You can turn on/off the viewfinder by registering [EVF ON/OFF] to a USER button.

Using the LCD monitor

1 Extract the LCD monitor in the

direction as indicated in the figure.

≥ Hold the LCD monitor extract part A, and

extract the LCD monitor until it clicks into

position.

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2 Rotate to the position that is easy to view.

270°

To retract the LCD monitor

Retract as shown in the figure with the LCD facing
downward.

Range of rotation of the LCD monitor

≥ It can rotate up to 270o towards the lens.

How to use the touch screen

You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.

∫ Touch

Touch and release the touch screen to select icon or
picture.

≥ Touch the center of the icon.
≥ Touching the touch screen will not operate while you

are touching another part of the touch screen.

∫ Slide while touching

Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen.

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∫ About the operation icons

///:

Touch when changing a page or performing settings.

≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.

LCD monitor adjustment

≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

[LCD BACKLIGHT]

Brightness of the LCD monitor can be switched.

Select the menu. (l 30)

MENU

: [DISP SETUP] # [LCD BACKLIGHT] # desired setting

[HIGH]/[LOW]

≥ [LOW] is selected when:

j [USB MODE SELECT] is set to [DEVICE] and this unit is connected to a PC. (l 122)
≥ When the [LCD/EVF OUTPUT] is set to [EVF], this item cannot be set. (l 24)

[LCD SET]

It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.

1 Select the menu. (l 30)

MENU

: [DISP SETUP] # [LCD SET]

2 Touch the desired setting item.

[COLOR]: Color level of the LCD monitor

[BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the LCD monitor

[CONTRAST]: Contrast of the LCD monitor

3 Touch / to adjust settings.

≥ You can select a value between s16 and r16.

4 Touch [RETURN].

≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.

≥ When the [LCD/EVF OUTPUT] is set to [EVF], this item cannot be set. (l 24)

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Viewfinder adjustment



A Eyepiece corrector lever



≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

Adjusting the field of view

It adjusts the field of view to show the image on the viewfinder clearly.

1 Adjust the viewfinder to suit your vision so

that you can see the display images clearly.

≥ Be careful not to trap your fingers when moving the

viewfinder.
≥ The viewfinder can be lifted vertically up to

approximately 90o.
≥ Turn on the viewfinder.

2 Adjust the focus by operating the eyepiece

corrector lever.

[EVF SETTING]

It adjusts brightness and color density of the viewfinder.
≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. (l 98)

1 Select the menu. (l 30)

MENU

: [DISP SETUP] # [EVF SETTING] # desired setting

[COLOR]: Color level of the viewfinder

[BRIGHTNESS]: Brightness of the viewfinder

[CONTRAST]: Contrast of the viewfinder

2 Rotate the jog dial to move the cursor to the

value display A.

≥ Push the jog dial to select the value display.

3 Rotate the jog dial to adjust the setting.

≥ Pushing the jog dial will set the value you have selected.
≥ You can select a value between s16 and r16.

4 Select [RETURN].

≥ Select [EXIT].

≥ When the [LCD/EVF OUTPUT] is set to [LCD], this item cannot be set. (l 24)
≥ When [COLOR] is set to s16, images are displayed in black and white.

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[EVF COLOR]

The recording images or playback images on the viewfinder can be selected between color/black
and white.

Select the menu. (l 30)

MENU

: [DISP SETUP] # [EVF COLOR]# [ON] or [OFF]

[ON]: Displayed in color

[OFF]: Displayed in black and white

≥ If you adjust the [COLOR] setting in [EVF SETTING], [EVF COLOR] will be set to [ON].

[EYE SENSOR]

It adjusts sensitivity of eye sensor.

1 Select the menu. (l 30)

MENU

: [DISP SETUP] # [EYE SENSOR]

2 Touch / to adjust settings.

≥ You can select a value between s4 and r4.

3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

≥ When the [LCD/EVF OUTPUT] is set to [LCD], this item cannot be set. (l 24)

Recording yourself

≥ Change the mode to Recording Mode. (l 23)

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥ Displaying during the recording yourself can be

switched by setting [SELF SHOOT]. (l 175)

≥ Only some indications will appear on the screen when the [SELF SHOOT] is set to [MIRROR].

When appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the

warning/alarm indication. (l 185)

≥ The LCD monitor display changes as follows when Self Shoot is used:

j The viewfinder image is displayed.

j The display size becomes smaller.

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Preparation

Setting date and time

When this unit is turned on, the message [SET TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME] may appear.
To make these settings, select [YES], and follow the instructions from Step 2-3 of the time zone
setting procedure.

1 Select the menu. (l 30)

MENU

: [OTHER FUNCTION] # [CLOCK SET]

2 Touch the date or time to be set, then set the

desired value using / .

≥ The year can be set between 2000 and 2039.

3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

≥ The date and time function is driven by a built-in lithium battery.
≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery needs to be charged. To recharge the

built-in lithium battery, connect the AC adaptor or attach a charged battery to this unit. Leave the

unit as it is for approx. 24 hours and the battery will maintain the date and time for approx.

6 months. (The battery is still being recharged even if the unit is off.)
≥ The way that time is displayed can be changed in the menu settings. (l 173)

[DISP SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] or [DATE FORMAT]

Time zone

Time difference from the Greenwich Mean Time can be set.

1 Select the menu. (l 30)

MENU

: [OTHER FUNCTION] # [TIME ZONE]

2 Touch / and set the region to record.
3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

≥ If the [CLOCK SET] screen appears, perform [CLOCK SET].

≥ When the time zone setting is changed, the date/time setting of the unit also changes

automatically.

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Preparation

MENU

MENU

Using the menu screen

≥ You can also select menu items by operating the jog dial. (l 98)

1 Press the MENU button .
2 Touch the top menu A.

3 Touch the submenu B.

≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching /

.

4 Touch the desired item to enter the setting.
5 Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting.

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Recording

MENU

4:2:2 10bit

Before recording

≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another

person or object.

≥ Hold the eye cup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your eye.
≥ Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in which the unit is held.
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will

become dark in the recording.

≥ Keep your arms near your body and separate your legs for better balance.
≥ For stable images, it is recommended to use a tripod whenever possible.
≥ Do not block the cooling fan inlet or the exhaust opening with your hand or other objects.

Recording

Selecting the Recording Method

When recording to the SD card with this unit, set [OUTPUT BITS] to [4:2:2(8bit)].
When recording with an external device connected via the HDMI OUT/SDI OUT terminal, you can
change the picture quality of images output to the devi ce by changing the [OUTPUT BITS] setting.

Select the menu.

: [SYSTEM MODE]# [OUTPUT BITS] # desired setting

[4:2:2(10bit)]: Allows you to output high quality images using an HDMI/SDI connection.

[4:2:2(8bit)]: Allows you to output the image being recorded with this unit.

≥ When [4:2:2(10bit)] is selected, and are displayed on the screen.
≥ The setting method of the picture quality of the image changes depending on the [OUTPUT BITS]

setting.

j When [4:2:2(10bit)] is selected, change the [OUTPUT FORMAT] setting. (l 147)

j When [4:2:2(8bit)] is selected, change the [REC MODE] and [REC FORMAT] settings. (l 141,

142)

≥ This function is not available in the following cases:

j During Freeze Frame (l 81)

j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 91)
≥ The following menu items are not available when [4:2:2(10bit)] is selected:

j [VFR MODE] (l 91, 131)

j [REC MODE] (l 141)

j [REC FORMAT] (l 142)

j [SUB REC BUTTON] (l 156)

j [2 SLOTS FUNC.] (l 159)

j [DUAL CODEC REC] (l 161)

This setting is suitable for recording with an external device that supports
HDMI/SDI output. You cannot record these images with this unit.

REC

j [INTERVAL REC] (l 162)
j [PRE-REC] (l 86, 163)
j [TIME STAMP] (l 164)
j [DOWN CONV.] (l 169)
j [VIDEO OUT OSD] (l 115 )
j [MEDIA SELECT] (l 32)
j [MEDIA STATUS] (l 176)

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≥ The following functions are not available when [4:2:2(10bit)] is selected:

j [DIGITAL ZOOM] (l 79)

j [REC CHECK] (l 80)

j [LAST SCN DEL] (l 80)

Formatting media

If you use the SD cards for the first time for recording with this unit, format the cards.
Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be
erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC etc. (l 121)
≥ When using two SD cards, format both SD cards.

1 Select the menu.

MENU

: [OTHER FUNCTION] # [FORMAT MEDIA]

2 Touch [SD CARD 1] or [SD CARD 2].

≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.

≥ Do not turn this unit off or remove the SD card, while formatting. Do not expose the unit to

vibrations or shock.

Use this unit to format media.
Do not format an SD card using any other equipment such as a PC. Otherwise it may not
be possible to use the card on this unit.

Recording

Selecting a media to record

[SD CARD 1] and [SD CARD 2] can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still
pictures.

≥ Set [OUTPUT BITS] to [4:2:2(8bit)]. (l 31)

1 Select the menu.

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [MEDIA SELECT]

2 Touch the media to record motion pictures

or still pictures.

≥ The media is selected separately for motion pictures or

still pictures and is then highlighted in yellow.

3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

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Recording

A When you begin recording, REC (red) is

displayed.

TC 00:00:00TC 00:00:00.0000TC 00:00:00.00

59.94p59.94

p

150M150M

R 1h20mR 1h20mR 1h20m

TC 00:00:00.00 Counter display (l 70)

(White) Media where the motion picture is

recorded (l 32)

R1h20m Approximate remaining recordable

time
≥ When the remaining time is less

than 1 minute, R 0h00m flashes
red.

Recording format (l 142)

150M Bit rate (l 142)

Recording mode (l 141)

59.94p Frame rate (l 142)

Recording motion picture with this unit

≥ Before turning on this unit, open the lens cover. (l 12)
≥ Set [OUTPUT BITS] to [4:2:2(8bit)]. (l 31)

1 Change the mode to

Recording Mode. (l 23)

≥ Extract the LCD monitor.

2 Press the recording start/

stop button B to start
recording.

≥ Recording will stop when you press

the recording start/stop button again.

∫ Screen indications in the Recording Mode



REC

OFF



ON

≥ To change the recording method, change [REC MODE] or [REC FORMAT]. (l 141, 142)
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and

pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
≥ When the file size of a recorded scene exceeds one of the following sizes or the recording time

exceeds one of the following lengths of time, the scene will be divided automatically. (Recording

continues.)

j AVCHD scene: approximately 4 GB

j MOV/MP4 scene (when using an SDHC Memory Card): approximately 4 GB or 30 minutes

j MOV/MP4 scene (when using an SDXC Memory Card): approximately 48 GB or 120 minutes

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≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card)

R3000R3000R3000

M

8.3

Recording mode MOV/MP4 AVCHD

Recordable scenes Approx. 89100 Approx. 3900

Different dates (l 108) Approx. 900 Approx. 900

≥ When the SD card contains scenes recorded with [REC MODE] set to [MOV]/[MP4] and still

pictures, the maximum recordable scenes and the maximum recordable scenes on each date will

be smaller than those in the table above.

≥ Number of scenes that can be recorded will be less than above in following cases:

j If you change [REC FORMAT] (l 142)

j When [2 SLOTS FUNC.] is set to [SIMULTANEOUS] or [DUAL CODEC] (l 159)

j During the Interval Recording (l 162)
≥ Please refer to page 200 about approximate recordable time.

Recording

Recording still pictures

≥ Before turning on this unit, open the lens cover. (l 12)
≥ Set [OUTPUT BITS] to [4:2:2(8bit)]. (l 31)
≥ Register [CAPTURE] to a USER button. (l 74)

1 Change the mode to Recording Mode. (l 23)

≥ Extract the LCD monitor.

2 Press the USER button to which [CAPTURE] is registered or touch the

applicable USER button icon to record a still picture.

≥ For information on the locations of the USER buttons and information on USER button icons,

refer to page 74.
≥ When still pictures are being recorded, the remaining recordable number of still pictures and the

still picture indication are displayed.

∫ About the screen indications while recording still pictures

Size of still pictures

M

8.3

R3000 Remaining number of still pictures

Still picture indication (l 183)

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∫ About picture size

M

8.8

M

8.3

2.1

M

Picture sizes in which still pictures will be recorded differ depending on the [REC MODE] setting and
the [REC FORMAT] setting (l 141, 142).

Recording mode Recording format Aspect Picture size

[REC FORMAT] setting with a size of 4K
(4096k2160)

MOV, MP4

[REC FORMAT] setting with a size of
UHD (3840k2160)

[REC FORMAT] setting with a size of
FHD (1920k1080)

[PS 1080/59.94p], [PS 1080/50.00p],
[PH 1080/59.94i], [PH 1080/23.98p],
[PH 1080/50.00i], [HA 1080/59.94i],
[HA 1080/50.00i], [HE 1080/59.94i],

AVCHD

[HE 1080/50.00i], [PM 720/59.94p],
[PM 720/50.00p],

[SA 480/59.94i], [SA 576/50.00i]

≥ It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures. (rec-and-capture)
≥ It is recommended to use a tripod when recording under low light conditions because the shutter

speed becomes slow.
≥ If rec-and-capture is used while recording a motion picture, the remaining recordable time will

shorten. If you turn off this unit or press the THUMBNAIL button, the remaining recordable time

may become longer.
≥ Maximum number of recordable pictures that can be displayed is 9999. If the number of

recordable pictures exceeds 9999, R 9999+ is displayed. The number will not change when the

picture is taken until the number of recordable pictures is 9999 or less.
≥ When playing back a still picture recorded with this unit in the 17:9 aspect, black bands appear on

the top and bottom of the screen.
≥ The 17:9 or 16:9 still pictures recorded using this unit may be cropped at the edges when printed.

So, be sure to check before printing in the store or on your printer.

≥ Please refer to page 202 about approximate number of recordable pictures.
≥ The recording time may be long depending on the recording condition.

17:9 4096k2160

3840k2160

16:9

4:3 640k480

1920k1080

M

0.2

640k360

0.3

M

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Recording

AUTO/MANU switch

Slide the switch to change Auto Mode/Manual
Mode.

MENU

Switching between Auto and Manual Mode

MANU

≥ is displayed in the Auto Mode.

∫ Auto Mode

In Auto Mode, this unit operates according to the [AUTO SW] menu settings.

≥ When the following settings are automatically adjusted in Auto Mode, the corresponding Manual

Mode settings are canceled:

j Focus (l 44)

j Iris (l 59)

∫ To enable/disable auto switch functions

You can enable/disable functions that are automatically adjusted in Auto Mode.

Select the menu.

: [AUTO SW] # desired setting

j Shutter speed (l 63)

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Menu item Setting

[ON]: Activates Auto Iris in Auto Mode.

[A.IRIS]

[AGC]

[AUTO SHUTTER]

[ATW]

[AF]

[OFF]: Activates Auto Iris as a manual mode. Use the IRIS button to

[ON]: Activates

[OFF]: Activates Auto Gain as a manual mode. The gain is adjusted

[ON]: Activates Auto Shutter in Auto Mode.

[OFF]: Activates Auto Shutter as a manual mode. Press the SHUTTER

[ON]: Activates Auto Tracking White Balance in Auto Mode.

[OFF]: Activates Auto Tracking White Balance as a manual mode. The

[ON]: Activates Auto Focus in Auto Mode.

[OFF]: Activates Auto Focus as a manual mode. Focus is adjusted

switch between Auto Iris Mode and Manual Iris Mode.

Auto Gain in Auto Mode.

according to the settings assigned to the GAIN switch.

button to switch between Auto Shutter Mode and Manual
Shutter Mode.

white balance is adjusted according to the setting registered to
the WHITE BAL switch.

according to the functions of the FOCUS A/M/¶ switch.

Automatic Tracking White Balance

The Auto Tracking White (ATW) Balance function of this unit automatically adjusts the White
Balance according to the lighting condition.
If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally, adjust the White Balance manually.
(l 55)

Auto Focus

The unit focuses automatically.
≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the Manual

Focus Mode. (l 44)

j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time

j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window

j Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective

objects

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∫ Controls that are disabled in Auto Mode

Certain controls of this unit may be disabled in Auto Mode. Controls to be disabled vary by the
[AUTO SW] menu settings.

Conditions that disable controls Controls that are disabled in Auto Mode

[A.IRIS] is set to [ON]. Iris Ring, IRIS button

[AGC] is set to [ON]. GAIN switch, the USER button to which [SUPER GAIN]

[AUTO SHUTTER] is set to [ON]. SHUTTER button

[ATW] is set to [ON]. WHITE BAL switch

[AF] is set to [ON]. Focus ring, FOCUS ASSIST button, FOCUS A/M/¶

Recording

is registered

switch, PUSH AUTO button, the USER button to which
[FOCUS TRANSITION] is registered

Adjusting the Picture Quality

You can set the picture quality of images to be recorded in the main menu # [SCENE FILE].

Detail function

This function thickens or weakens the outlines of images. It effectively softens or sharpens images,
but in some cases, the whole image may become rough due to emphasized noise and edges. To
avoid such problems, it is necessary not to add this effect on parts where emphasizing is not
needed and keep the details of the parts.

∫ Menu item

[MASTER DETAIL]: Adjusts the degree of overall outline correction in images. (l 132)
[DETAIL CORING]: Adjusts the detail noise removal level. (l 133)
[SKIN TONE DTL]: Makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.

[V DETAIL LEVEL]: Adjusts the degree of vertical outline correction in images. (l 133)
[KNEE APE LEVEL]: Sets the detail level of high luminosity areas (extremely bright areas).

(l 133)

(l 134)

Skin tone function

This function makes human skin look smoother in images.

∫ Menu item

[SKIN TONE DTL] (l 133)

RB gain control function

This function makes settings to add or reduce intensity of red and blue colors according to the
position of the WHITE BAL switch. The function works when the switch is at the [PRST] position or
when Automatic White Balance is enabled. It does not work with Auto Tracking White Balance.

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∫ Menu item

[RB GAIN CONTROL SETTING] (l 134)

Chroma setting function

This function sets color saturation and phase. It applies effects on whole images. It cannot be set to
individual color hue.

∫ Menu item

[CHROMA LEVEL]: Adjusts the color density. (l 135)
[CHROMA PHASE]: Adjusts the color balance. (l 135)

Color correction function

This function sets color saturation and phase. It applies individual effect on 16 phases in an image.
It can be set to individual color hue.

∫ Menu item

[COLOR CORRECTION SETTING] (l 136)

Black control function

This function sets the black level that is to be the reference of luminance.

∫ Menu item

[MASTER PED] (l 137)

Gamma function

This function optimizes the tone of images.

∫ Menu item

[GAMMA MODE]: Sets the optimal tone and contrast of images for the scene to be

[BLACK GAMMA]: Sets the gamma curve for dark areas.(l 138)
[BLACK GAMMA RANGE]: Sets the upper limit on the compression/expansion of the

recorded. (l 137)

[BLACK GAMMA] setting. (l 138)

Knee function

This function sets the compression of video signals to prevent white saturation in images.

∫ Menu item

[KNEE MODE]: Sets the compression level of highly bright image signals

[KNEE MASTER POINT]: Adjusts the knee point position in 0.5% steps. (l 138)
[KNEE MASTER SLOPE]: Sets the knee inclination. (l 139)

received by the image sensor to minimize white saturation.
(l 138)

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Recording

TTT

WW

WW

TT

WW

ZOOM

MANU SERVO









A Zoom ring
B Zoom switch
C Zoom lever
D Sub zoom lever

A

B

Using the zoom

It can be zoomed up to 13k.
≥ (When the picture size of [REC FORMAT] (l 142) or [OUTPUT FORMAT] (l 147) is

1920k1080 or below)

It can zoom up to approx. 20k when the [i.Zoom] is set to [ON]. (l 157)
≥ It is possible to change the unit of the zoom magnification display by changing the [ZOOM/

FOCUS] setting. The setting can also be changed so that the display disappears from the screen.

(l 173)
≥ When [FOCUS MACRO] is set to [OFF], subjects at a distance of approximately 1.0 m (3.3 feet)

to infinity can be brought into focus. When [FOCUS MACRO] is set to [ON] and the zoom position

is at the W end, subjects at a distance of approximately 10 cm (3.93 q) to infinity can be brought

into focus. (l 94, 154)

1 Slide the ZOOM switch.

MANU: Zoom operation can be done using the zoom ring.

SERVO: Zoom operation can be done using the zoom lever/sub zoom lever.

2 (Set the ZOOM switch to [MANU])

Operate the zoom ring.

Zoom ring A

A

A side:

Wide-angle recording (zoom out)

B



(Set the ZOOM switch to [SERVO])

B side:

Close-up recording (zoom in)

Operate the zoom lever/sub zoom lever.

T side: Close-up recording (zoom in)

W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out)

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≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be

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SCN1 SCN2 SCN3 SCN4 SCN5 SCN6

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iZ99 1.00iZ99 1.00i Z99 1.00

W

i.Zoom.ZoomTi.Zoom.Zoom





ATW

DRS

PRE-REC

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recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.

Adjusting the i.Zoom magnification

When [i.Zoom] is set to [ON], you can zoom in while maintaining the beauty of high-definition picture
quality up to a magnification of approx. 20k.

≥ Set [REC FORMAT] or [OUTPUT FORMAT] to a setting with a picture size of 1920k1080 or

below. (l 142, 147)

1 Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [i.Zoom] # [ON]

≥ The zoom magnification display will change.

(Example)

iZ99 1.00



A Zoom magnification
B i.Zoom magnification*

* You can select a value between 1.00 and 1.54.
≥ If you touch the screen, i.Zoom button icons are displayed.

2 Touch the i.Zoom button icons (

magnification.

≥ You can use i.Zoom by registering [i.Zoom] to a USER button. (l 74)
≥ This function is not available in the following cases:

j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 91)

j When [REC FORMAT] or [OUTPUT FORMAT] is set to a setting with a size of 4K (4096k2160)

or UHD (3840k2160)

j During Freeze Frame (l 81)
≥ [i.Zoom] is canceled in the following cases.

j If you turn the unit off

j If you press the THUMBNAIL button

j When [USB MODE SELECT] is set to [DEVICE] and this unit is connected to a PC. (l 122)

C i.Zoom button icons
D Zoom magnification

/

) to change the i.Zoom

Using Fast Zoom

When [FAST ZOOM] is set to [ON], you can use Fast Zoom while operating the zoom with the zoom lever.

1 Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [FAST ZOOM] # [ON]

2 Push the zoom lever fully to operate the zoom.

≥ The zoom magnification display changes when using Fast Zoom. (Example: 99)

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∫ About the zoom speed

MENU

≥ The zoom speed will vary depending on how far the zoom lever is pressed or how fast the zoom

ring is rotated.
≥ The zoom operation using the sub zoom lever will be performed at a constant speed. Zoom

speed of the sub zoom lever will vary depending on the setting of [SUB ZOOM]. (l 156)

≥ You can also use Fast Zoom by registering [FAST ZOOM] to a USER button. (l 74)
≥ The sound of the zoom mechanism becomes louder than usual during fast zoom operation. This

may cause the sound to be recorded during recording.

Utilizing the USER button

Digital zoom can be used by setting the USER button. (l 79)
≥ Please refer to page 74 for details about setting the USER button.

Recording

Image Stabilizer Function

Use the Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording.
This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer.
Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of Optical and Electrical Image Stabilizer.

1 Register “O.I.S.” to a USER button. (l 74)

≥ This function is registered to the USER5 button by default.

2 Press the USER button to which [O.I.S.] is registered or touch the applicable

USER button icon to switch the Image Stabilizer on/off.

/ # (OFF)

≥ You can also access this function by selecting menu items.

[SW SETUP] # [O.I.S.] # [ON]/[OFF]

≥ When [HYBRID O.I.S.] is [ON], is displayed. When [OFF], is displayed.
≥ This item cannot be set during Freeze Frame (l 81)

∫ Changing Image Stabilizer Mode

Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [HYBRID O.I.S.] # [ON] or [OFF]

When set to [ON], you can further improve image stabilization for holding the unit and recording a
distant subject with zoom.
≥ Optical Image Stabilizer will be disabled and the setting cannot be changed in the following

cases:

j When Optical Image Stabilizer is set to (setting canceled)

j When the size is set to 4K (4096k2160) or UHD (3840k2160) in [REC FORMAT] or [OUTPUT

FORMAT] (l 142, 147)

j During Freeze Frame (l 81)

j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 91)

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≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions.

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≥ When using a tripod, we recommend that you set the Image Stabilizer to (setting canceled).

Customizing the Image Stabilizer for various recording conditions

You can customize the Image Stabilizer by adjusting the [BLUR AMPLITUDE] and [BLUR
FREQUENCY] settings individually.

∫ Custom Optical Image Stabilizer

When [ON] is selected, the Image Stabilizer works with customized [BLUR AMPLITUDE] and
[BLUR FREQUENCY] settings.

Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [CUSTOM O.I.S.] # [ON]

∫ Blur amplitude

You can adjust the performance of camera shake correction according to the level of camera shake
during recording.

Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [BLUR AMPLITUDE] # desired setting

[1]/[2]/[3]/[4]/[5]

≥ If you set a smaller value, correction performance against minor camera shake will be enhanced.

Even though smaller values allow more effective screen stabilization in situations with minor

camera shake, such as when you are recording from a fixed position, they are less effective for

correcting significant camera shake. We recommend setting a smaller value when you keep

recording the same subject, for example.
≥ If you set a larger value, camera shake of varying degrees ranging from minor to significant will

be corrected in a balanced manner. Although larger values allow you to correct significant camera

shake more effectively, the screen becomes unstable when you are recording from a fixed

position. We recommend that you set a larger value in situations where images are expected to

be quite blurry, such as when recording in an unstable position.

∫ Blur frequency

You can change the target frequency range for camera shake correction to adjust its performance
according to the recording style.

Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [BLUR FREQUENCY] # desired setting

[1]: This enhances the correction performance against camera shake of varying degrees, ranging

from slow camera shake that falls in the low frequency range to fast and subtle camera shake
that falls in the high frequency range. We recommend that you select this setting when
recording a subject from a fixed position without panning or tilting this unit.

[2]: This is a standard setting which enhances the correction performance against camera shake

that falls in the average-to-high frequency range. Even while adjusting the position of this
unit, you can keep the resulting motion in the image look natural and maintain the correction
performance.

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[3]: This mainly enhances the correction performance against fast and subtle camera shake that

A FOCUS A/M/¶ switch
B PUSH AUTO button
C Focus ring

falls in the high frequency range while weakening the correction performance against slow
camera shake that falls in the low frequency range. We recommend that you use this setting
when panning or tilting this unit many times while recording.

Recording

Focus

Perform focus adjustments using the focus ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,
then use Manual Focus.

FOCUS

A

M



∞



≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 36)

PUSH AUTO



1 Set the FOCUS A/M/¶ switch to [M] to enable Manual Focus.

≥ It will switch to MF from AF.

2 Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring.

≥ The focus value can be set from MF00 (focus distance: approximately 10.0 cm (3.93 q) [When

[FOCUS MACRO] (l 94, 154) is set to [ON]]) to MF99 (focus distance: infinity). The larger the

focus value gets, the further the position where focus is achieved.
≥ If you move the FOCUS A/M/¶ switch towards [¶], focus will be adjusted to MF95 on the infinity

side. (The FOCUS A/M/¶ switch will return to the [M] position.)
≥ To return to Auto Focus, set the FOCUS A/M/¶ switch to [A], or set [AF] to [ON] and switch to

Auto Mode. (l 36)

≥ If you set [FOCUS MACRO] to [ON], when the distance to the subject approaches within 0.8 m

(2.6 feet) approx., the unit switches to the macro range and or . (The unit may switch to

the macro range even when the distance to the subject is 0.8 m (2.6 feet) or more depending on

the subject.).
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, this unit may fail to switch to the macro range, or go to a

non-displayed focus value.

≥ When you perform a zoom operation in the macro range, this unit may go out of focus.
≥ When [AF] is set to [ON] and this unit is set to Auto Mode, auto focusing is performed regardless

of the position of FOCUS A/M/¶ switch. (l 36)
≥ When a remote control (commercially-available) is connected, even if you move the FOCUS A/M/

¶ switch towards [¶], focus cannot be adjusted to MF95. (l 113)
≥ The unit of the focus value display differs depending on the [ZOOM/FOCUS] setting. The setting

can also be changed so that the display disappears from the screen. (l 173)

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∫ To change the way you adjust focus with the focus ring

MENU

MENU

MENU

MENU

Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] #

[FOCUS RING DRIVE]

[SPEED]: Adjusts the focus value according to the speed at which the focus ring is

[COARSE]: Adjusts the focus value according to the rotational position of the focus

[FINE]: Adjusts the focus value according to the rotational position of the focus

rotated.

ring. Since the operation of the focus ring results in a greater change in
focus value, this setting is suitable for making rough adjustments.

ring. Since the operation of the focus ring results in a smaller change in
focus value, this setting is suitable for making fine adjustments.

∫ To emphasize the outline of images

Setting [EVF/LCD DETAIL] to [ON] helps you achieve focus easier by emphasizing the outlines of
an image displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
You can also adjust the emphasis level or change the frequency.

≥ You can also enable or disable this function with the applicable USER button. (l 83)
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

: [DISP SETUP] # [EVF/LCD DETAIL] # [ON]

Adjusting the level of [EVF/LCD DETAIL]

1 Select the menu.

: [DISP SETUP] # [EVF/LCD PEAK LEVEL]

2 Touch / to adjust settings.

≥ You can select a value between s3 and r3.

3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

Setting the peaking frequency of [EVF/LCD DETAIL]

Select the menu.

: [DISP SETUP] # [EVF/LCD PEAK FREQ.] # [HIGH] or [LOW]

≥ [EVF/LCD DETAIL] is canceled in following cases:

j If you use Focus Assist (l 48)

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Customizing Auto Focus for various recording conditions

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You can customize Auto Focus for various recording conditions by adjusting the settings of [AF
SPEED], [AF SENSITIVITY], and [AF AREA WIDTH] individually.

∫ Custom AF function

When [ON] is selected, Auto Focus works with customized [AF SPEED] and [AF SENSITIVITY]
settings.

≥ Switch to Auto Focus Mode. (l 44)

Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [CUSTOM AF] # [ON]

∫ AF speed setup

You can change the focus speed of Auto Focus.

≥ Switch to Auto Focus Mode. (l 44)
≥ Set [CUSTOM AF] to [ON].

1 Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] #

[AF SPEED]

2 Touch / to adjust settings.

≥ You can select a value between j5 and i5.
≥ The larger the value is, the faster the focus speed will become. Conversely, the smaller the value

is, the slower the focus speed will become.

3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

∫ AF Sensitivity setup

You can enhance the stability or tracking performance of Auto Focus.

≥ Switch to Auto Focus Mode. (l 44)
≥ Set [CUSTOM AF] to [ON].

1 Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [AF SENSITIVITY]

2 Touch / to adjust settings.

≥ You can select a value between 0 and 10.
≥ Setting a larger value will enhance the tracking performance of focus, making it easier to move

focus between subjects at varying distances from this unit. We recommend that you set a larger

value to keep focus on a fast-moving subject.
≥ Setting a smaller value will provide more stability to focus, making it easier to keep focus on the

targeted subject even when an intervening object passes in front of the camera or the subject

disappears from the view of this unit. We recommend that you set a smaller value to avoid

bringing an intervening object or the background into focus.

3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

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≥ [CUSTOM AF], [AF SPEED] and [AF SENSITIVITY] cannot be set in Variable Frame Rate Mode.

MENU

 

(l 91)

≥ [AF SPEED] and [AF SENSITIVITY] cannot be set in Manual Focus Mode.
≥ When a faster [AF SPEED] value is selected, focus mechanism noise will be more audible. As a

result, the noise may be recorded while recording is in progress.

∫ AF Area Range Adjustment

You can adjust the effective area width for Auto Focus according to the size of the subject.

≥ Switch to Auto Focus Mode. (l 44)

1 Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [AF AREA WIDTH] # [SET]

2 Push the jog dial.

3 Rotate the jog dial to adjust the AF area

frame.

A [RETURN]
B AF area frame
C [EXIT]

4 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

AF-AREA

≥ will be displayed on the screen.

≥ To cancel the settings, set [AF AREA WIDTH] to [OFF].
≥ If you push the jog dial in Step 2, the AF area frame turns yellow, allowing you to select

[RETURN]/[EXIT] by rotating the jog dial. Push the jog dial to set the selected item.

≥ You can also adjust AF area width by registering [AF AREA WIDTH] to a USER button. (l 90)
≥ This function is not available in the following cases:

j In manual focus mode (l 44)

j When using Area Mode (l 82)

j During Freeze Frame (l 81)

One Push AF

If you press the PUSH AUTO button in Manual Focus Mode, the camera performs high-speed
focusing until the image is focused.

≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 44)

Press PUSH AUTO button.

≥ Auto Focus will be activated and the camera will perform high-speed focusing until the image is

focused.
≥ The focus setting returns to Manual Focus Mode once the image is focused or a certain time has

elapsed.

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Push AF

MENU

If you press and hold the PUSH AUTO button, Manual Focus will be temporarily switched to Auto
Focus.

≥ Set this unit to Manual Focus. (l 44)

Press and hold the PUSH AUTO button.

≥ The focus position will be automatically adjusted for the subject at the center of the screen.
≥ If you set [AREA MODE] to [FOCUS], [FOCUS/IRIS] or [FOCUS/Y GET] and use Area Mode, the

focus position will be automatically adjusted to the subject you have touched. (l 82)
≥ It will be canceled when the button is released, and the focus position set by the Push AF will be

maintained.

≥ Push AF does not work in following cases:

j When Auto Focus is used

j When a remote control (commercially-available) is connected (l 113 )

Focus Assist

Pressing the FOCUS ASSIST button allows you to use Focus Assist.

Selecting a Focus Assist method

Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [FOCUS ASSIST] # desired setting

[EXPAND]: Magnifies the central area of the screen when Focus Assist is used.

[PEAKING]: Highlights in-focus portions with color when Focus Assist is used.

[BOTH]: Sets both [EXPAND] and [PEAKING].

Using Focus Assist

≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 44)

Press the FOCUS ASSIST button.

≥ To turn off Focus Assist, perform the following operations:

j Press the FOCUS ASSIST button again.

j Touch [EXIT].

≥ You can also use Focus Assist by registering [FOCUS ASSIST] to a USER button. (l 77)

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FOCUS
ASSIST

∫ To adjust the magnified display

x3.0x3.0x3.0







A 3k–5k display
B

5.5k–10k display

C [ASSIST]
D Magnified display
E [EXIT]
F Jog dial

x5.5



MENU

When [FOCUS ASSIST] is set to [EXPAND] or [BOTH], the central area of the screen will be
magnified. You can change the magnification level and position of the magnified display.
≥ You can also change the magnification level of the magnified display using the jog dial.



x5.5x5.5

 



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(To change the magnification level)

Touch / or rotate the jog dial to change the magnification
level.

: Increases the magnification level by 0.5k.

: Decreases the magnification level by 0.5k.

≥ You can adjust the magnification from 3k to 10k.

(Moving the magnified area)

Touch / / / or slide the screen while touching it to move the magnified
area.

∫ To change the peaking settings

When [FOCUS ASSIST] is set to [PEAKING] or [BOTH],
in-focus portions are highlighted with color.

F: Peaking

≥ You can set the peaking color and strength.

(When changing the peaking color)

Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [PEAKING COLOR] # desired color

[Red]/[Blue]/[Yellow]/[White]

(When setting the peaking strength)

1 Select the menu.

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: [SW SETUP] # [PEAKING LEVEL] # desired setting

MENU

2 Touch / to adjust settings.

≥ You can select a value between s7 and r7.

3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

(Notes on Focus Assist)

≥ Focus Assist is not possible in following cases:

j During Recording Check (l 80)

j During Freeze Frame (l 81)

j When color bars are displayed. (l 95)
≥ Focus Assist is canceled in following cases:

j If you turn the unit off

j If you press the THUMBNAIL button

j When the setting of [FOCUS ASSIST] (l 48) is changed

j When EVF/LCD detail is enabled. (l 45)

j When you set this unit to Auto Focus

j When you press the USER button to which [FOCUS TRANSITION] is registered or touch the

applicable USER button icon (l 53)

j When [USB MODE SELECT] is set to [DEVICE] and this unit is connected to a PC. (l 122)
≥ The magnified display and peaking are not displayed on recorded images.
≥ The magnified display and peaking are not displayed on an external monitor.
≥ Freeze Frame is not available when you use Focus Assist. (l 81)
≥ Peaking may not be displayed when you use Digital Zoom (l 79). To zoom in and use peaking at

the same time, we recommend setting [FOCUS ASSIST] to [BOTH] and increasing the

magnification level of the magnified display.

(Notes on the magnified display of Focus Assist)

≥ Some information on the screen disappears when the screen is magnified.
≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded when the screen is magnified.
≥ In the following cases, the screen is not magnified during Focus Assist:

j During motion picture recording or PRE-REC (l 86, 163)

j When using Digital Zoom

j When using Area Mode (l 82)

j During auto recording (l 90)

j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 91)
≥ If

you

set the magnification level of the magnified display to 5.5k or higher, peaking may not be

displayed when using i.Zoom (l 41).

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Manual Focus Assist

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Focus is automatically adjusted after you adjust it with the focus ring in Manual Focus Mode.

≥ Focus may not be achieved when the focus deviation is great.
≥ After automatic adjustment is complete, the focus is not adjusted automatically again until you

operate the focus ring.

≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 44)

1 Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [MF ASSIST] # [ON]

≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
≥ The on-screen icon changes from [MF] to [MA].

2 Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring.

≥ Focus is automatically adjusted after you adjust it with the focus ring.
≥ The color of the on-screen icon for the focus value changes during automatic adjustment.

≥ This function is not available in the following cases:

j When Auto Focus is used

j When using Area Mode (l 82)

j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 91)
≥ The on-screen icon changes to in the macro range.
≥ Manual focus assist does not work in following cases:

j When adjusting the focus with the remote control (commercially-available) (l 113 )

∫ To change the Manual Focus Assist setting

You can change the way focus is adjusted when Manual Focus Assist is used.

≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 44)

Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [MF ASSIST MODE] # desired setting

[CENTER AREA]: Fine-adjusts focus for the subject at the center of the screen.

[MULTI AREA]: Adjusts focus for the subject closest to the current focus position.

≥ Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

≥ [MF ASSIST MODE] cannot be set in Auto Focus Mode.
≥ It may be easier to see a change in focus when [MULTI AREA] is selected.

We recommend that you adjust focus before recording.
≥ Focus may not be achieved depending on the recording condition such as brightness or contrast,

even if [MULTI AREA] is selected.
≥ If focus is not achieved within a certain period of time, focus returns to the position before the

automatic adjustment.

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Focus Transition

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You can use Focus Transition by registering “Focus Transition” to a USER button. With Focus
Transition, you can shift the current focus position to a pre-registered focus position.
≥ Please refer to page 74 for details about setting the USER button.

Registering a focus position

To use Focus Transition, you need to register a focus position.

≥ You can register up to 3 focus positions.
≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 44)

1 Select the menu.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [FOCUS TRANSITION] # [SET]

2 Touch the item to which you want to register the focus position.

[1]/[2]/[3]

≥ You can select the item by pressing the USER buttons 1-3.
≥ The Focus Assist screen will be displayed.
≥ The screen may not be magnified depending on your settings.

3 Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring.
4 Touch [ENTER].

≥ The icon of the item to which the focus position has been registered will be highlighted in yellow.
≥ To select a different item, perform the operations in Steps 2

s4.

5 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

≥ The focus positions of the items you have set will be registered.

≥ This function is not available in the following cases:

j When Auto Focus is used

j During Freeze Frame (l 81)

j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 91)
≥ The focus position settings are canceled in the following cases:

j If you turn the unit off

j If you press the THUMBNAIL button

j If you operate the zoom

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Using Focus Transition

MF 50

A [EXIT]
B Focus Transition bar

≥ Select the [FOCUS TRANSITION] menu. (l 52)
≥ Register [FOCUS TRANS] to a USER button. (l 74)

1 Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 44)
2 Press the USER button to which [FOCUS TRANSITION] is registered or touch

the applicable USER button icon.

3 Touch a registered item ([1]s[3]).

≥ Focus Transition will start. Focus will shift slowly from the

current position to the registered position. This will take a

few seconds. (l 54)
≥ As the focus shifts, the Focus Transition bar will move

from [S] to [E].

4 Touch [EXIT] to exit Focus Transition.

≥ If you move this unit a lot after setting the focus position, focus may not stop at the set position.
≥ When Focus Transition is in use, focus cannot be adjusted with the focus ring.
≥ Focus Transition is not available in the following cases:

j When Auto Focus is used

j During Freeze Frame (l 81)

j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 91)

j When color bars are displayed. (l 95)

j When a remote control (commercially-available) is connected (l 113 )
≥ Focus Transition settings are canceled in the following cases. To use Focus Transition again,

register a focus position again. (l 52)

j If you operate the zoom

j If you enable or disable Infrared Recording Mode
≥ You can only use the following USER button functions by pressing one of the USER buttons 5

when Focus Transition is in use (l 74):

j [FOCUS ASSIST]

j [FOCUS TRANSITION]

j [INFRARED REC]

j [BACKGROUND]

j [PRE-REC]
j [EVF ON/OFF]
j [AUTO REC]
j [MENU]



SE

1



MF50MF50

3

2

s8

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≥ You can switch between the items or exit Focus Transition by pressing the USER buttons 1s4.

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USER button Corresponding setting

USER1 to USER3 [1] to [3]

USER4 [EXIT]

≥ When using Focus Transition, functions registered to the USER buttons 1

USER buttons.

s4 do not work with the

To set the Focus Transition time

1 Select the menu.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [FOCUS TRANSITION TIME]

2 Touch the desired setting item.

[DIRECT]/[2-15 SEC.]/[20 SEC.]/[30 SEC.]/[45 SEC.]/[60 SEC.]/[90 SEC.]

≥ When [DIRECT] is set, a focus position changes as soon as Focus Transition starts.

3 (If you have selected [2-15 SEC.] in Step 2)

Touch / to set the duration.

≥ You can set a Focus Transition time of 2s15 seconds (by 0.5 second increments).
≥ Touch [RETURN].

4 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

To start Focus Transition and recording simultaneously

You can start Focus Transition and recording simultaneously by enabling
[FOCUS TRANSITION REC].

1 Select the menu.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [FOCUS TRANSITION REC]

2 Touch th e i tem .

[1]/[2]/[3]

3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
4 When the recording screen is displayed, press the USER button to which

[FOCUS TRANSITION] is registered or touch the applicable USER button
icon.

5 Press the recording start/stop button or the USER button to which [

REC

] is registered.

≥ Recording and Focus Transition will start simultaneously. Focus will shift to the position you have

set in Step 2.

AUTO

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To set the length of time before Focus Transition starts

MENU

A [WB]
B White Balance

1 AWB button
2 Jog dial
3 WHITE BAL switch

Select the menu.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [FOCUS TRANSITION WAIT] # desired time

[0 SEC.]/[5 SEC.]/[10 SEC.]

Recording

White Balance

Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or
lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.

P3200K

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

 



≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 36)

1 Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST.

≥ The White Balance mode set in [WB PRESET] will be displayed.
≥ If it will switch to A or B, the White Balance mode is set to [Ach] or [Bch].

2 Press the AWB button to switch the White Balance mode.

≥ The mode will be switched each time the AWB button is pressed:

[P3200K]

# [P5600K] # [VAR ]

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ャ
モ
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

≥ If you set the White Balance mode to [ATW] in either of the following ways, even if you press the

AWB button, the White Balance mode cannot be switched:

j Pressing the USER button to which [ATW] is registered (l 74, 78)

j Setting the WHITE BAL switch to the position corresponding to your [ATW SET] setting

(l 152)

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About White Balance modes

Mode Settings

LOCK

P3200K

P5600K

*1

It will automatically adjust in accordance with the recording condition.

It will lock the setting for ATW. (l 57)

*2

Preset value for studio/indoor recording (halogen lamp, etc.)

Preset value for outdoors

Setting can be finely adjusted in accordance to the recording conditions.
(l 58)

Setting can be optimized for the scene to be recorded when you set the
WHITE BAL switch to [A]. (l 58)

Setting can be optimized for the scene to be recorded when you set the
WHITE BAL switch to [B]. (l 58)

ATW (AT W)

(ATW Lock)

(P3200K)

(P5600K)

VAR (VAR)

Ach (Ach)

Bch (Bch)

*1 This setting is selected automatically when one of the following operations is performed:

j Set [ATW] to [ON] and switch to Auto Mode. (l 36)

j Press the USER button to which [ATW] is registered. (l 74, 78)

j Set the WHITE BAL switch to the position corresponding to your [ATW SET] (l 152) setting.

*2 You can set this mode with a USER button.

≥ In the following cases, even if you press the USER button to which [ATW] is registered or change

the position of the WHITE BAL switch, the White Balance mode cannot be changed:

j In Auto Mode with [ATW] set to [ON]

j During Freeze Frame (l 81)
≥ [RB GAIN CONTROL SETTING] allows you to fine-adjust the color balance for each position of

the WHITE BAL switch. (l 134)

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Customizing ATW for various recording conditions

MENU

MENU

You can customize the ATW settings for various recording conditions by adjusting the settings of
[ATW SPEED], [ATW TARGET R], and [ATW TARGET B] individually.

∫ Adjusting the control speed of ATW

Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [ATW SPEED] # desired setting

[FAST]/[NORMAL]/[SLOW]

∫ Fine-adjusting the color balance of ATW

1 Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [ATW TARGET R] or [ATW TARGET B]

≥ [ATW TARGET R] adjusts the intensity of red.
≥ [ATW TARGET B] adjusts the intensity of blue.

2 Touch / to adjust settings.

≥ You can select a value between s10 and r10.

3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

To set ATW Lock

You can set ATW Lock by registering [ATW LOCK] to a USER button.
≥ Please refer to page 74 for details about setting the USER button.

1 Set the White Balance mode to [ATW].
2 Press the USER button to which [ATW LOCK] is registered or touch the

applicable USER button icon.

≥ To cancel ATW Lock, press the USER button or touch the USER button icon again. Canceling

ATW Lock will return the White Balance mode back to [ATW].

≥ This function is not available in the following cases:

j When the White Balance mode is set to something other than [ATW]
≥ It will be canceled when the unit is turned off.

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To finely adjust the White Balance

Setting the White Balance mode to [VAR] allows you to set a White Balance value between P2000K
and P15000K.

≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 36)

1 Set the White Balance mode to [VAR]. (l 55)
2 Rotate the jog dial to adjust the color balance.

3 Push the jog dial to

≥ You can also access this setting by selecting menu items.

[SW SETUP] # [WB VAR] (l 153)

finish the adjustment.

To set the White Balance in accordance to the recording scene

1 Fill the screen with a white subject or place a white piece of paper in front of

the lens.

2 Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B.

≥ The White Balance mode will be set to [Ach] or [Bch].

3 Press and hold the AWB button to set Auto White Balance.

≥ Adjust the Black Balance first, and then the White Balance. The screen goes dark momentarily,

“WB SET OK” is displayed, and the adjustment ends.
≥ If you have pressed the AWB button, only the White Balance can be adjusted. When

“WB SET OK” is displayed, the adjustment is complete.

≥ When the mode of White Balance is set to something other than [Ach] or [Bch], the Auto Black

Balance is performed by pressing and holding the AWB button. Setting is completed when the

screen goes black momentarily and “BB SET OK” is displayed.
≥ When the Auto White Balance/Auto Black Balance cannot be performed, an error message

“WB SET NG” or “BB SET NG” is displayed on the screen. In such case, use other mode.
≥ The contents previously set are maintained in the [Ach] or [Bch]. Perform the setting again when

the recording condition has changed.

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Recording

IRIS





F4.0





A Iris value
B Auto iris icon

*

* It is displayed in Auto Iris Mode.

1 IRIS button
2 Iris ring

Iris/Gain adjustment

When recording a scene that is too dark (or bright) or a scene in a similar situation, manually adjust
the iris and gain.

Iris adjustment

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 36)

1 Press the IRIS button to switch to Manual Iris Mode.

≥ disappears.

2 Adjust the iris by rotating the iris ring.

Iris value:
CLOSE

!#

≥ Value closer to CLOSE darken the image.
≥ Value closer to OPEN brighten the image.
≥ To return to Auto Iris Mode, press the IRIS button, or set [A.IRIS] to [ON] and switch to Auto

(F16 to F3.0) !# OPEN

Mode. (l 36)

≥ This item cannot be set during Freeze Frame. (l 81)
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.
≥ In Auto Gain Mode or Auto Shutter Mode, the screen brightness may not change even if you

adjust the iris. (l 61, 63)

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Customizing Auto Iris motion settings for various recording conditions

MENU

MENU

You can customize Auto Iris motion settings for various recording conditions by adjusting the
settings of [A.IRIS SPEED], [AUTO IRIS LEVEL], and [AUTO IRIS LEVEL EFFECT] individually.

∫ Adjusting the control speed of Auto Iris Mode

Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [A.IRIS SPEED] # desired setting

[FAST]/[NORMAL]/[SLOW]

∫ Adjusting brightness during the Auto Iris Mode

1 Select the [AUTO IRIS LEVEL EFFECT] menu.

: [SCENE FILE] # [AUTO IRIS LEVEL EFFECT]

2 Touch / to adjust settings.

≥ You can select a value between s50 and r50.
≥ Touch [EXIT].

3 Select the [AUTO IRIS LEVEL] menu.

MENU

: [SCENE FILE] # [AUTO IRIS LEVEL] # [ON]

≥ If you select [OFF], the [AUTO IRIS LEVEL EFFECT] setting will not be applied.

4 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

≥ You can also change the [AUTO IRIS LEVEL] setting with a USER button. (l 88)

Utilizing the USER button

It is convenient to use following functions of the USER button when it is set to Iris adjustment.
≥ Please refer to page 74 for details about setting the USER button.

USER button function Effect

Backlight Compensation (l 77) Switches to automatic iris control to compensate the

backlight. This will brighten the image on the screen to
prevent getting dark when a backlight is hitting the subject
from the back.

Spotlight (l 77) Switches to automatic iris control for spotlight. This will allow

to clearly record an extremely bright subject.

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Gain adjustment





ロ
ヮ
ラ

ヨモリワ

ヴユロバヱヶヴラチヴユヵ



0dB



1 Jog dial
2 GAIN switch

≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings.

A Gain value

≥ The gain value changes depending on [GAIN/ISO DISPLAY CHG] setting:

j (When set to [GAIN])

In Auto Gain Mode, “AGC” is displayed; in Manual Gain Mode, the gain value is displayed in
dB.

j (When set to [ISO])

In Auto Gain Mode, “ISO AUTO” is displayed; in Manual Gain Mode, the gain value is
displayed in ISO.

B [GAIN]

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 36)

1 Slide the GAIN switch.

L: Sets the gain value to a value set in [LOW GAIN] (l 150).

M: Sets the gain value to a value set in [MID GAIN] (l 150).

H: Sets the gain value to a value set in [HIGH GAIN] (l 151).

2 Adjust the gain by rotating the jog dial.

Gain value:

(When [GAIN/ISO DISPLAY CHG] (l 173) is set to [GAIN])
0dB to 24dB

≥ Value closer to 0dB darken the image.
≥ Value closer to 24dB brighten the image.

(When [GAIN/ISO DISPLAY CHG] is set to [ISO])
ISO500 to ISO8000

≥ Value closer to ISO500 darken the image.
≥ Value closer to ISO8000 brighten the image.

≥ Auto Gain Mode is activated when one of the following operations is performed:

j Setting [AGC] to [ON] and switching to Auto Mode

j Setting any of [LOW GAIN], [MID GAIN] and [HIGH GAIN] to [AUTO] and setting the GAIN

switch to the corresponding position.

(l 36)

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≥ It is not possible to adjust the gain value using the GAIN switch and jog dial in the following

MENU

MENU

situations:

j During Freeze Frame (l 81)
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.
≥ In Auto Iris Mode or Auto Shutter Mode, the screen brightness may not change even if you adjust

the gain. (l 59, 63)

∫ Changing the maximum possible gain value for Auto Gain Mode

Select the menu.

: [AUTO SW] # [AGC LIMIT] # desired setting

(When [GAIN/ISO DISPLAY CHG] is set to [GAIN])

[3 dB]/[6 dB]/[9 dB]/[12 dB]/[15 dB]/[18 dB]/[21 dB]/[24 dB]

(When [GAIN/ISO DISPLAY CHG] is set to [ISO])

[ISO1000]/[ISO2000]/[ISO4000]/[ISO8000]

Super Gain

You can use Super Gain by registering [SUPER GAIN] to a USER button. Super Gain allows you to
set a Super Gain value.

[GAIN/ISO DISPLAY CHG] (l 173) setting Gain value in Super Gain

[GAIN] [30 dB] or [36 dB]

[ISO] [ISO16000] or [ISO32000]

Please refer to page 74 for details about setting the USER button.

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 36)

Press the USER button to which [SUPER GAIN] is registered or touch the
applicable USER button icon.

≥ To cancel Super gain, press the USER button or touch the USER button icon again.

∫ To change the gain value of Super Gain

Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [SUPER GAIN] # desired setting

(When [GAIN/ISO DISPLAY CHG] is set to [GAIN])

[30 dB]/[36 dB]

(When [GAIN/ISO DISPLAY CHG] is set to [ISO])

[ISO16000]/[ISO32000]

≥ Super Gain is not available in the following cases:

j In Auto Gain Mode

j During Freeze Frame (l 81)

j In High-sensitivity Recording Mode (l 148)

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Recording





SHUTTER

ヴユロバヱヶヴラチヴユヵ

1/60





A Shutter speed

≥ This is displayed in Manual Shutter Mode.
≥ [SHUTTER DISPLAY CHG] allows you to switch

the shutter speed display between seconds and
angle. (l 172)

B [SHUTTER]

1 SHUTTER button
2 Jog dial

Manual shutter speed

Adjust the shutter speed when recording fast-moving subjects.

≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings.

≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 36)

1 Press the SHUTTER button to switch to Manual Shutter Mode.
2 Adjust the shutter speed by rotating the jog dial.

≥ To return to Auto Shutter Mode, press the SHUTTER button, or set

[AUTO SHUTTER] to [ON] and switch to Auto Mode. (l 36)

Shutter speed:

(When [SHUTTER DISPLAY CHG] is set to [sec])
The shutter speed varies depending on the frame rate in [REC FORMAT] or [OUTPUT FORMAT].
(l 142, 147)

Frame rates Shutter speed

59.94p/59.94i 1/60.0

29.97p 1/60.0*!#1/2!#1/4!#1/8!#1/15!#1/30!#1/50!# ...1/8000

50.00p/50.00i/25.00p 1/50.0

23.98p/24.00p 1/48.0

* Synchro Scan values (l 65)
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.

*

!#1/2!#1/4!#1/8!#1/15!#1/30!#1/60!# ...1/8000

*

!#1/2!#1/3!#1/6!#1/12!#1/25!#1/50!# ...1/8000

*

!#1/2!#1/3!#1/6!#1/12!#1/24!#1/48!# ...1/8000

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(When [SHUTTER DISPLAY CHG] is set to [deg])

MENU

5.0d to 360.0d

≥ It is possible to adjust the shutter speed in increments of 0.5d.
≥ The shutter speed closer to 5.0d is faster.
≥ You can adjust the setting faster by rotating the jog dial while pushing and holding it.

∫ Shutter speed guide for fast moving subjects

Refer to the table below to reduce afterimages that appear when playback is paused.

Subject Shutter speed

Golf or tennis shot 1/500 to 1/2000

Roller coaster 1/500 to 1/1000

∫ To set an upper limit on the shutter speed in Auto Shutter Mode

Select the menu.

: [AUTO SW] # [AUTO SHUTTER LIMIT] # desired setting

[1/100]/[1/120]*1/[1/125]*2/[1/250]/[OFF]

*1 This option is not displayed when [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50.00Hz].
*2 This option is not displayed when [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [59.94Hz].

≥ The shutter speed cannot be adjusted in the following cases:

j During Freeze Frame (l 81)
≥ You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright, or highly reflective.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, color and screen

brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In such cases, change

settings as follows:

j Set this unit to Auto Shutter Mode.

j Adjust the shutter speed to 1/50, 1/60 or 1/100.

j Adjust the Synchro Scan setting
≥ In Auto Iris Mode or Auto

the shutter speed. (l 59, 61)
≥ [AUTO SHUTTER LIMIT] does not work when [SHUTTER DISPLAY CHG] is set to [deg].

Gain Mode, the screen brightness may not change even if you adjust

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Making adjustments with Synchro Scan

If you press the jog dial when the shutter speed is displayed as a decimal number, the Synchro
Scan setting will be displayed. You can fine-adjust the shutter speed by adjusting the Synchro Scan
setting. This will minimize flickering and horizontal bars in images.

≥ Set [SHUTTER DISPLAY CHG] to [sec]. (l 172)

1 Press the SHUTTER button
2 When the shutter is displayed as a decimal number (e.g.,

1/60.0), press the jog dial.

≥ The display on the screen will switch from [ SHUTTER] to

[ SYNCHRO], and the Synchro Scan setting will be displayed.

3 Adjust the Synchro Scan setting by rotating the jog dial.

≥ You can adjust the setting faster by rotating the jog dial while pushing and holding it.
≥ To minimize flickering and horizontal bands, look at the screen while adjusting the shutter speed.

4 Push the jog dial to set.

≥ The set shutter speed will also be applied to the [SYNCHRO SCAN] menu setting. (l 132)

Shutter speed range for the Synchro Scan setting

The shutter speed range varies depending on the size and frame rate in [REC FORMAT] or
[OUTPUT FORMAT]. (l 142, 147)

Frame rates Shutter speed

(When the size for [REC FORMAT] or [OUTPUT FORMAT] is UHD
(3840k2160))

59.94p/59.94i

29.97p 1/30.0 to 1/249.8

23.98p

24.00p

50.00p/50.00i 1/50.0 to 1/250.0

25.00p 1/25.0 to1/250.0

(When the picture size for [REC FORMAT] or [OUTPUT FORMAT] is
1920k1080 or below)

1/60.0 to 1/249.7

1/60.0 to 1/249.8

1/24.0 to 1/249.6

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Recording

A CH1 SELECT switch
B CH2 SELECT switch
C CH1 switch
D CH2 switch
E INPUT1 switch
F INPUT2 switch

Audio Input

This unit can record audio in 2 ch.
It is possible to switch between built-in microphone, external microphone, or connected audio
equipment for each channel.

∫ About audio recording methods

The audio recording method varies depending on the [REC MODE] setting. (l 141)

Recording mode Audio recording method

MOV

MP4

AVCHD Dolby Digital

Switching Audio Input

CH1

SELECT

INT(L)
INPUT1
INPUT2

CH2

SELECT

INT(R)
INPUT1
INPUT2

CH 1

AUTO

MANU

INPUT1

LINE
MIC



＋48V

INPUT2

LINE
MIC



＋48V

∫ Using the built-in microphone

Audio is recorded with the built-in microphone (2 ch) when the CH1 SELECT switch is set to INT(L)
and the CH2 SELECT switch is set to INT(R).

CH 2

AUTO

MANU

Linear PCM (LPCM)









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∫ Using an external microphone or audio equipment

A AUDIO INPUT1

terminal (XLR 3 pin)

B AUDIO INPUT2

terminal (XLR 3 pin)

1 Connect an external microphone or audio

equipment to AUDIO INPUT1, 2 terminals (XLR
3 pin). (l 14)

2 Use INPUT1 or INPUT2 switches to switch the

connected audio input signal.

LINE*1: Audio equipment is connected

*2

MIC

: An external microphone is connected

*2

+48V

: When using a phantom microphone (which requires a
power supply of +48 V)
*1 The input level varies depending on the [INPUT1 LINE

LEVEL] or [INPUT2 LINE LEVEL] setting. (l 167)

*2 The input level varies depending on the

[INPUT1 MIC LEVEL] or [INPUT2 MIC LEVEL] setting.

(

l 167

)

3 Use the CH1 SELECT switch to select the input signal to be recorded to

audio channel 1.

INT(L): Audio from the built-in microphone L (left) ch is recorded to audio channel 1.
INPUT1:

Audio from a device connected to AUDIO INPUT1 terminal (XLR 3 pin) is recorded to channel 1.

INPUT2:

Audio from a device connected to AUDIO INPUT2 terminal (XLR 3 pin) is recorded to channel 1

4 Use the CH2 SELECT switch to select the input signal to be recorded to

audio channel 2.

INT(R): Audio from the built-in microphone R (right) ch is recorded to audio channel 2.
INPUT1:

Audio from a device connected to AUDIO INPUT1 terminal (XLR 3 pin) is recorded to channel 2.

INPUT2:

Audio from a device connected to AUDIO INPUT2 terminal (XLR 3 pin) is recorded to channel 2.

∫ Table of audio input patterns

Switch setting Channel or terminal used for signal input

CH1 SELECT

switch

INT(L)

INPUT1

INPUT2

CH2 SELECT

switch

INT(R) Internal microphone Lch Internal microphone Rch

INPUT1 Internal microphone Lch AUDIO INPUT1 terminal

INPUT2 Internal microphone Lch AUDIO INPUT2 terminal

INT(R) AUDIO INPUT1 terminal Internal microphone Rch

INPUT1 AUDIO INPUT1 terminal AUDIO INPUT1 terminal

INPUT2 AUDIO INPUT1 terminal AUDIO INPUT2 terminal

INT(R) AUDIO INPUT2 terminal Internal microphone Rch

INPUT1 AUDIO INPUT2 terminal AUDIO INPUT1 terminal

INPUT2 AUDIO INPUT2 terminal AUDIO INPUT2 terminal

Audio channel 1 Audio channel 2

.

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To remove the external microphone, etc., from the AUDIO INPUT1, 2 terminals

A PUSH section

CH1

AUDIO LEVEL

CH2

A AUDIO LEVEL CH1/AUDIO LEVEL CH2 knobs
B Audio level meter
C -12 dB
D 0 dB

(XLR 3 pin)

Remove while pushing on the PUSH section of the AUDIO
INPUT1, 2 terminals (XLR 3 pin).
≥ Set the input signal to built-in microphone by switching

the CH1 SELECT, CH2 SELECT switches to INT (L) or
INT (R) after removing the external microphone. Audio
will not be recorded when motion picture is recorded
without switching.

≥ Set INPUT1, 2 switches to LINE or MIC if you connect equipment not compatible with

+48 V. You can damage this unit or such equipment if you leave the setting at +48V.

≥ This unit is turned off when a problem occurs with the +48 V power supply.
≥ The battery will discharge faster if you use a phantom microphone.

ヱヶヴラ

Adjusting the audio input level

Selecting an adjustment method

You can set how to adjust the audio input level for each audio channel. Use the CH1 switch for
channel 1 and the CH2 switch for channel 2.

1 Set the position of the CH1 or CH2 switch.

AUTO: Adjusts the level automatically.

MANU: Adjusts the level manually.

2 (If you have set to MANU)

Adjust the input level operating the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/AUDIO LEVEL CH2
knobs.

≥ Adjust confirming the audio level meter.

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Using the ALC function

MENU

MENU

ALC can reduce audio noise. For audio channel 1, select [AUDIO ALC CH1]: for audio channel 2,
select [AUDIO ALC CH2].

Select the menu.

: [AUDIO SETUP] # [AUDIO ALC CH1] or [AUDIO ALC CH2] # desired setting

[ON]: Enables ALC, allowing you to record audio with reduced noise.

[OFF]: Allows you to record natural-sounding audio.

∫ To set the ALC function to both audio channels 1 and 2

If you set [AUDIO ALC LINK] to [ON], when ALC works for either of the audio channels, it will also
work for the other audio channel.

1 Set CH1 switch or CH2 switch to MANU.
2 Set [AUDIO ALC CH1]/[AUDIO ALC CH2] to ON.
3 Select the menu.

: [AUDIO SETUP] #

[AUDIO ALC LINK] # [ON]

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Recording

COUNTER

RESET/TC SET





A COUNTER button
B RESET/TC SET button

Counter display

You can change a counter display that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or
playback.

Press the COUNTER button to switch the counter display.

≥ The display will be switched in the following order: Time Code # User Information* # Recording

Counter # Off.

Counter display Indications

Time Code TC 00:00:00:00 or TC 00:00:00.00

User Information* (l 72) UB 00 00 00 00

Recording Counter (l 73) (In Recording Mode)

* This is displayed only when [REC MODE] is set to [AVCHD]. (l 141)

≥ Display will change depending on the setting of the

[DF MODE]. (l 71)

0:00:00 or SCN 0:00:00
(In Playback Mode)
SCN 0:00:00
≥ In Recording Mode, display will change depending on the

setting of the [REC COUNTER].

≥ In Playback Mode, display will return to SCN 0:00:00 for

each scene.

Setting the Time Code

Time code will display the recording time in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames.

TC 00:00:00:00 (hour : minute : second : frame [NDF])
TC 00:00:00.00 (hour : minute : second . frame [DF])

≥ The number of frames (frame count per second) varies depending on the frame rate in

[REC FORMAT] or [OUTPUT FORMAT]. (l 142, 147)

Frame rates Frame

59.94p/59.94i/29.97p 0 to 29

50.00p/50.00i/25.00p 0 to 24

23.98p/24.00p 0 to 23

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[DF MODE]

Select the compensation mode for the time code.

≥ Set [SYSTEM FREQ] to [59.94Hz]. (l 141)

Select the menu.

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [DF MODE] # desired setting

[DF]: Time code is compensated in accordance with the actual time. It is

[NDF]: It will not compensate the time code. (There will be a difference from

≥ This item will be set to [NDF] automatically in following cases:

j When the frame rate in [REC FORMAT] or [OUTPUT FORMAT] is 23.98p or 24.00p (l 142,

147)

j During the Interval Recording (l 162)

≥ This item will be automatically set to [NDF] and will not be displayed as a menu item when

[SYSTEM FREQ] is set to [50.00Hz]. (l 141)

mainly used for broadcasting such as TV programs.

the actual time)

[TCG]

Sets the way the time code will move.

Select the menu.

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [TCG] # desired setting

[FREE RUN]*1: It will constantly move.

[REC RUN]: It will move only when recording.

*1 If the frame rate in [REC FORMAT] or [OUTPUT FORMAT] is set to 23.98p, a slight time error

may occur when switching to Playback Mode. (l 142, 147)

≥ It is automatically set to [FREE RUN] in following cases:

j When PRE-REC is enabled (l 86, 163)
j When [2 SLOTS FUNC.] is set to [BACKGROUND] (l 159)

≥ It is automatically set to [REC RUN] in following cases:

j In Variable Frame Rate Mode*
j During the Interval Recording (l 162)

*2 [FREE RUN] is also available if the number of frames for the frame rate in [REC FORMAT] and

the number of frames for Variable Frame Rate Mode are the same.
Example: When [REC FORMAT] is set to [FHD 1080/59.94p 50M] and the frame rate is set to
[60]

2

(l 91)

≥ The time code will reset when the built-in lithium battery is exhausted when it is set to

[FREE RUN].

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[TC PRESET]

You can set the initial time code.

1 Select the menu.

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [TC PRESET]

2 Touch the item to set and change with / .

≥ It will be set to 00h00m00s00f when the RESET/TC SET button is pressed.
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute, “s” for second and “f” for frame.

3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

≥ This unit will adjust the time code in accordance with the frame rate of the [REC FORMAT]

(l 142) or [OUTPUT FORMAT] (l 147). Therefore, it may not be continuous from the previous
final time code when the recording format is changed.

≥ If the frame rate in [REC FORMAT] or [OUTPUT FORMAT] is set to 23.98p, set the number of

frames to [00] or a multiple of 4. If you enter a different value, time code will not be recorded
correctly.

Setting the User Information

Eight digit hexadecimal alphanumeric can be entered and displayed as a memo information such as
dates, control numbers, etc., into the User Information.

UB 00 00 00 00

≥ This is displayed only when [REC MODE] is set to [AVCHD]. (l 141)

[UB PRESET]

You can set the User Information.

≥ Set [REC MODE] to [AVCHD]. (l 141)

1 Select the menu.

MENU

: [RECORD SETUP] # [UB PRESET]

2 Touch the item to set and change with / .

≥ You can use numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F.
≥ It will be set to 00 00 00 00 when the RESET/TC SET button is pressed.

3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

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Setting the Recording Counter

TC PRESET

IN/OUT

A TC PRESET IN/OUT terminal

MENU

MENU

Recording Counter will display the recording time in seconds.

0:00:00 (hour : minute : second (When [REC COUNTER] is set to [TOTAL]))
SCN 0:00:00 (hour : minute : second (When [REC COUNTER] is set to [SCENE]))

[REC COUNTER]

Select the counting method during the recording.

Select the menu.

MENU

: [DISP SETUP] # [REC COUNTER] # desired setting

[TOTAL]: The count continues to increase until the Recording Counter is reset.

[SCENE]: Resets the Recording Counter at start of recording. Counts the time

of each recording session.

To reset the Recording Counter for the Recording Mode

The Recording Counter will be set to 0:00:00 when the RESET/TC SET button is pressed while
displaying the counter.

Synchronizing the time code with an external device

You can synchronize the default time code during multi-camera recording.
≥ In the following section, the device with the reference time code is referred to as “master”, while

the device to be synchronized is referred to as “slave”.

1 Connect the TC PRESET IN/OUT

terminals of the two devices with a
BNC cable (commercially-available),
and turn them on.

≥ Apply the same [

FORMAT] and [
devices. (l 71, 142, 147)

REC FORMAT

DF MODE

] settings to the two

], [OUTPUT

2 (On the master device)

Select the [

: [RECORD SETUP] # [TCG] # [FREE RUN]

TCG] menu.

3 (On the master device)

Select the [EXT TC LINK] menu.

: [RECORD SETUP] # [EXT TC LINK] # [MASTER]

≥ The time code will be output from the TC PRESET IN/OUT terminal.
≥ To cancel the output of the time code, touch [EXIT].

4 (On the slave device)

Select the [EXT TC LINK] menu.

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: [RECORD SETUP] # [EXT TC LINK] # [SLAVE]

MENU

≥ [TCG] will be set to [FREE RUN].

5 (On the slave device)

Press the RESET/TC SET button.

≥ [TC LINK OK] will be displayed and the time code will be synchronized with that of the master

device.

≥ When the time code is not synchronized correctly, [TC LINK NG] is displayed.
≥ To cancel the operation without synchronizing the time code, touch [EXIT].

≥ Use a commercially-available, double-shielded BNC cable equivalent to 5C-FB.
≥ [EXT TC LINK] cannot be set to [SLAVE] in the following cases:

j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 91)
j During the Interval Recording (l 162)

Recording

USER button

Each of the USER button can register one function from the 38 available functions.
≥ There are eight USER buttons (USER1 to USER8) on the main body and four USER button icons

(USER9 to USER12) displayed on the LCD monitor.

Setting the USER button

1 Select the menu.

MENU

: [USER SW] # [USER1] to [USER12]

≥ It is not possible to register functions to [USER9] to [USER12] in Playback Mode.

2 Touch the item to register.

≥ For the functions of the USER button that can be registered, refer to page 76.
≥ Touch [INHIBIT] if not registering.
≥ Next (Previous) page can be displayed by touching / .

3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

≥ The tables below show the default settings.

USER1 button [DRS] USER7 button [WFM]

USER2 button [ATW] USER8 button [REC CHECK]

USER3 button [BACKLIGHT] USER9 button [FRZ FRAME]

USER4 button [FOCUS MACRO] USER10 button [EVF/LCD DETAIL]

USER5 button [O.I.S.] USER11 button [ATW LOCK]

USER6 button [ZEBRA] USER12 button [MENU]

≥ Performing [ALL] in [INITIAL SET] restores these default settings. (l 178)

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Using the USER button

A [USER9]
B [USER10]
C [USER11]
D [USER12]

To use the set USER button, press USER1 to USER8 button or touch the USER9 to USER12 button
icon displayed when you touch the LCD monitor.

(When you use the USER1 to USER7 button) (When you use the USER8 button)

USER

1

2

3

4

O.I.S.

(When you use the USER9 to USER12 button)



SCN1 SCN2 SCN3 SCN4 SCN5 SCN6





≥ To cancel, press the USER button or touch the USER button icon again.

For canceling or using of the following functions for the USER buttons, refer to each page.

j Black Fade (l 78)
j White Fade (l 78)
j Digital Zoom (l 79)
j Recording Check (l 80)
j Last Scene Delete (l 80)
j Area Mode (l 82)
j Focus Transition (l 52)

∫ Switch display/not-display of the USER buttons

Display/not-display of the USER button icons in the LCD monitor can be switched.

Select the menu.

MENU

: [USER SW] # [USER BUTTON DISPLAY] # [ON] or [OFF]

ZEBRA

5

WFM

7

6

j Background (l 85)
j WFM (l 87)
j Zebra (l 88)
j Scene File (l 89)
j Auto Recording (l 90)
j AF Area Range Adjustment (l 90)
j Log View Assist (l 94)
j LCD/EVF Output (l 24)

REC CHECK

8

∫ Check the setting of the USER buttons

To check the USER button (USER1 to 8) settings on the
recording screen, use the DISP/MODE CHK switch to
display the mode information screen. (l 96)

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Functions of the USER button

∫ List of USER button functions

Item Icon Function

[INHIBIT] [INH] Invalid

[FOCUS ASSIST] [FA] Focus Assist

[BACKLIGHT] [B.Light] Backlight Compensation

[SPOTLIGHT] [S.Light] Spotlight

[BLACK FADE] [B.FD] Black Fade

[WHITE FADE] [W.FD] White Fade

[ATW] [ATW] Auto Tracking White Balance

[ATW LOCK] [ATW.L] ATW Lock

[D.ZOOM] [D.ZM] Digital Zoom

[HISTOGRAM] [HIST] Histogram

[REC CHECK] [REC.C] Recording Check

[LAST SCN DEL] [LstDel] Last Scene Delete

[DRS] [DRS] DRS

[FRZ FRAME] [FRZ] Freeze Frame

[SUPER GAIN] [S.Gain] Super Gain

[AREA] [AREA] Area Mode

[FOCUS TRANS] [F.Tran] Focus Transition

[CAPTURE] [Capture] Capture

[EVF/LCD DETAIL] [DETAIL] EVF/LCD detail

[IR REC] [IR REC] Infrared Recording

[LEVEL GAUGE] [Level] Level Gauge

[BACKGROUND] [Backgr] Background

[FLASH BAND] [FBC] Flash band compensation

[PRE-REC] [PRE-REC] PRE-REC

[WFM] [WFM] WFM

[FAST ZOOM] [F.ZOOM] Fast Zoom

[EVF ON/OFF] [EVF SW] EVF ON/OFF

[A.IRIS LEVEL] [A.IRIS] Auto Iris Level

[ZEBRA] [ZEBRA] Zebra

[O.I.S.] [O.I.S.] Optical Image Stabilizer

[SCENE FILE] [SCN FILE] Scene File

[AUTO REC] [AutoRec] Auto Rec

*1 Not available in Auto Mode
*2 Not available for Auto Focus

*1

*2

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Item Icon Function

[AF AREA] [AF Area] AF area width adjustment

[VFR] [VFR] Variable Frame Rate Mode

[FOCUS MACRO] [F.Macro] Focus Macro

[i.ZOOM] [i.Zoom] i.Zoom

[LOG VIEW ASSIST] [LogView] Log View Assist

[LCD/EVF OUTPUT] [LCD/EVF] LCD/EVF Output

[MENU] [MENU] Menu

≥ The following USER button function can also be set from the menu.

j [HISTOGRAM] (l 174)
j [DRS] (l 139)
j [INFRARED REC] (l 164)
j [LEVEL GAUGE] (l 173)
j [EVF/LCD DETAIL] (l 45)
j [FLASH BAND COMPENSATION] (l 140)
j [PRE-REC] (l 163)
j [WFM] (l 155)
j [FAST ZOOM] (l 41)

j [AUTO IRIS LEVEL] (l 60)
j [ZEBRA] (l 155)
j [O.I.S.] (l 151)
j [SCENE FILE] (l 131)
j [AF AREA WIDTH] (l 47)
j [VFR MODE] (l 131)
j [FOCUS MACRO] (l 154)
j [i.Zoom] (l 41)
j [LCD/EVF OUTPUT] (l 24)

Focus Assist

≥ Register “Focus Assist” to a USER button. (l 74)

You can set the Focus Assist. (l 48)

Backlight Compensation

≥ Reg

ter “Backlight Compensation” to a USER button. (l 74)

is

Switches to automatic iris control to compensate the backlight.
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.

≥ appears when it is set.
≥ It will return to standard Auto Iris Mode ( ) when it is canceled. (l 59)

≥ This item cannot be set during Freeze Frame. (l 81)

Spotlight

≥ Register “Spotlight” to a USER button. (l 74)

Switches to automatic iris control for spotlight.
Very bright object is recorded clearly.

≥ appears when it is set.
≥ It will return to standard Auto Iris Mode ( ) when it is canceled. (l 59)

≥ This item cannot be set during Freeze Frame. (l 81)

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Black Fade

≥ Register “Black Fade” to a USER button. (l 74)

Fade in/fade out effect (black) can be added to the video and audio that is being recorded.

Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen.

≥ Fade out will start, and fade in will start after completing the fade out.
≥ It will fade out when the button is pressed and held, and fade in will start when the button is

released.

≥ Recording will not start even if the fade out is started. It is possible to press the recording start/

stop button during the fade in or fade out.

≥ Black Fade is not possible in following cases:

j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 91)
j During the Interval Recording (l 162)

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black.

White Fade

≥ Register “White Fade” to a USER button. (l 74)

Fade in/fade out effect (white) can be added to the video and audio that is being recorded.

Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen.

≥ Fade out will start, and fade in will start after completing the fade out.
≥ It will fade out when the button is pressed and held, and fade in will start when the button is

released.

≥ Recording will not start even if the fade out is started. It is possible to press the recording start/

stop button during the fade in or fade out.

≥ White Fade is not possible in following cases:

j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 91)
j During the Interval Recording (l 162)

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become white.

ATW

≥ Register “ATW” to a USER button. (l 74)

The White Balance can be changed to ATW. (l 55)

≥ This function is not available when the White Balance mode is set to [ATW LOCK].

ATW Lock

≥ Register “ATW Lock” to a USER button. (l 74)

This sets the White Balance mode to [ATW LOCK].(l 57)

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Digital Zoom



≥ Register “Digital Zoom” to a USER button. (l 74)
≥ Set [OUTPUT BITS] to [4:2:2(8bit)]. (l 31)

Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen.

≥ When [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [k2], [k5] or [k10], Digital Zoom will be turned on/off each time

you press the button.

≥ When [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [TOGGLE], the zoom magnification will change each time you

press the button.
2k # 5k # 10k # Setting canceled

∫ To change the zoom magnification of Digital Zoom

The zoom magnification of Digital Zoom varies depending on the [DIGITAL ZOOM] setting.

MENU

: [SW SETUP] # [DIGITAL ZOOM] # desired setting

[k2]: Sets the zoom magnification to 2k.

[k5]: Sets the zoom magnification to 5k.

[k10]: Sets the zoom magnification to 10k .

[TOGGLE]: Changes the zoom magnification each time you press the applicable

≥ When using Digital Zoom, the larger you set the zoom magnification, the lower the picture quality

becomes.

≥ Digital Zoom is not possible in following cases:

j When [OUTPUT BITS] is set to [4:2:2(10bit)]
j During Freeze Frame (l 81)
j When using Area Mode (l 82)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 91)
j During the Interval Recording (l 162)

≥ Digital zoom is canceled in following cases:

j If you turn the unit off
j If you press the THUMBNAIL button
j When [USB MODE SELECT] is set to [DEVICE] and this unit is connected to a PC. (l 122)

USER button.

Histogram

≥ Register “Histogram” to a USER button. (l 74)

A graph with brightness as horizontal axis and number of pixels at that brightness as vertical axis is
displayed. It is possible to determine the exposure of the whole image by looking at the distribution
in the graph.

∫ To move a histogram

You can move a histogram by touching and holding the
histogram display A. Slide the display while touching it to
move it to the desired display location.

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≥ This function is not available in the following cases:

j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [UHD 2160/59.94p 150M] or [UHD 2160/50.00p 150M] (l 142)
j During Freeze Frame (l 81)

≥ To adjust the brightness, refer to page 59.

Recording Check

≥ Register “Recording Check” to a USER button. (l 74)
≥ Set [OUTPUT BITS] to [4:2:2(8bit)]. (l 31)

Approximately 2 seconds at the end of the video recorded last can be played back. It will return to
recording screen once the playback is completed.

≥ Playback operation is not possible during the Recording Check.
≥ Recording Check is not possible in following cases:

j When the unit is turned on/off
j When the THUMBNAIL button is pressed
j When the SD card is inserted/removed
j When [OUTPUT BITS] is set to [4:2:2(10bit)]
j When the setting of [REC FORMAT] is changed (l 142)
j Set [2 SLOTS FUNC.] to [SIMULTANEOUS] or [BACKGROUND]. (l 159)
j PRE-REC is used (l 86, 163)
j During the Interval Recording (l 162)
j During Freeze Frame (l 81)

Last Scene Delete

≥ Register “Last Scene Delete” to a USER button. (l 74)
≥ Set [OUTPUT BITS] to [4:2:2(8bit)]. (l 31)

The motion picture recorded last can be deleted.

Deleted scenes cannot be restored.

1 Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen.
2 Touch [YES].

≥ It will return to recording screen without deleting by touching [NO].

≥ Last Scene Delete is not possible in following cases:

j When the unit is turned on/off
j When the THUMBNAIL button is pressed
j When the SD card is inserted/removed
j When [OUTPUT BITS] is set to [4:2:2(10bit)]
j When the setting of [REC FORMAT] is changed (l 142)
j Set [2 SLOTS FUNC.] to [SIMULTANEOUS], [BACKGROUND] or [DUAL CODEC]. (l 159)
j During the Interval Recording (l 162)

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DRS

Freeze

≥ Register “DRS” to a USER button. (l 74)

Selects the DRS (Dynamic Range Stretcher) function.
It is possible to expand the dynamic range by compressing the video signal level of the highly
illuminated area that gets washed out with standard recording.

≥ This item cannot be set in Variable Frame Rate Mode. (l 91)
≥ If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be

clear.

≥ It is also possible to adjust the compression level of the highly illuminated area by changing the

[DRS EFFECT] setting. (l 139)

Freeze Frame

≥ Register “Freeze Frame” to a USER button. (l 74)

Freezes the image on the unit.

≥ will appear on the screen and flash.

≥ If you record a motion picture during Freeze Frame, the frozen image and sounds will be

recorded.

≥ You can perform the following camera operations during Freeze Frame. Other camera operations

will be disabled.

j Recording motion pictures
j Canceling Freeze Frame
j Operating the FOCUS A/M/¶ switch
j Operating the WHITE BAL switch
j Operating the GAIN switch

≥ This function is not available in the following cases:

j When using Focus Assist (l 48)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 91)
j During the Interval Recording (l 162)
j When color bars are displayed. (l 95)

≥ Freeze Frame is canceled in the following cases:

j Turning off the unit
j When the THUMBNAIL button is pressed
j Setting this unit to Variable Frame Rate Mode
j When [USB MODE SELECT] is set to [DEVICE] and this unit is connected to a PC. (l 122)

Super Gain

≥ Register “Super Gain” to a USER button. (l 74)
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 36)

This changes the gain value to a [SUPER GAIN] value. (l 62)

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Area Mode

A Area frame

You can apply a variety of effects to the subject you touch.

∫ Setting an Area Mode effect

You can select the following menu items to set an effect to be applied when you touch the subject.

MENU

: [SW SETUP] # [AREA MODE] # desired setting

[INH]: Does not apply any effects of Area Mode.

[FOCUS]: Optimizes the focus automatically for the subject you touch

[IRIS]: Optimizes the iris automatically for the subject you touch.

[Y GET]: Displays the luminance level of the subject you touch.

[FOCUS/IRIS]: Optimizes the focus and iris automatically for the subject you touch.

[FOCUS/Y GET]: Optimizes the focus automatically for the subject you touch and

displays the luminance level of the subject.

∫ Using Area Mode

≥ Register “Area Mode” to a USER button. (l 74)

1 Press the applicable USER button or touch the applicable USER button icon

on the recording screen.

≥ Area Mode will be enabled and will be displayed.

2 Touch the recording screen.

≥ The area frame will be displayed on the part you have

touched. The effect of the selected menu item will be
applied.

To turn off Area Mode

(With a USER button)

Press the USER button

(With a USER button icon)

1 Touch and hold the recording screen to

display operation icons.

2 Touch the USER button icon.

To change the size of the area frame

You can rotate the jog dial to change the size of the
area frame.
≥ The area frame is available in three sizes.

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≥ Area Function is not possible in following cases:

j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 91)
j When a remote control (commercially-available) is connected (l 113 )

≥ Area mode is canceled in following cases:

j If you turn the unit off
j If you press the THUMBNAIL button
j When you set [REC FORMAT] to [4K 2160/24.00p 100M] (l 142)
j When you set [OUTPUT FORMAT] to [4K 2160/24.00p] (l 147)
j When the setting of [ASPECT CONVERT] is changed (l 148)
j When [USB MODE SELECT] is set to [DEVICE] and this unit is connected to a PC. (l 122)

≥ When using Area Mode, even if you set [ZEBRA] to [MARKER], the luminance display frame will

not be displayed. (l 88, 155)
In addition, the luminance level will not be displayed if [AREA MODE] is set to [FOCUS], [IRIS] or
[FOCUS/IRIS].

Focus Transition

≥ Register “Focus Transition” to a USER button. (l 74)
≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 44)

With Focus Transition, you can move the current focus position to a pre-registered focus position.
(l 52)

Capture

≥ Register “Capture” to a USER button. (l 74)

You can record still pictures or create still pictures from recorded motion pictures. (l 34, 106)

EVF/LCD detail

≥ Register “EVF/LCD detail” to a USER button. (l 74)

[EVF/LCD DETAIL] helps you achieve focus easier by emphasizing the outlines of an image
displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. (l 45)
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

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Infrared Rec

≥ Register “Infrared Rec” to a USER button. (l 74)

This changes the Infrared Recording Mode setting.

≥ This unit operates as follows in Infrared Recording Mode:

j appears on the screen.
j The iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted automatically.
j When [AUTO SLOW SHTR] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be automatically adjusted to

1/30, 1/24 or 1/25. (l 158)

≥ It is recommended to use a tripod.
≥ It takes longer to focus with Auto Focus in dark locations.
≥ Do not use this function in a bright location. Doing so may cause malfunction.
≥ You can record a clear image by positioning the center area of the screen over the subject.
≥ [INFRARED REC] cannot be set in Variable Frame Rate Mode. (l 91)
≥ Focus values may not be displayed correctly in Infrared Recording Mode. (l 44)
≥ The following menu items are not available in Infrared Recording Mode:

j [SCENE FILE] (l 131)
j [MASTER DETAIL] (l 132)
j [DETAIL CORING] (l 133)
j [SKIN TONE DTL] (l 133)
j [V DETAIL LEVEL] (l 133)
j [KNEE APE LEVEL] (l 134)
j [RB GAIN CONTROL SETTING] (l 134)
j [CHROMA LEVEL] (l 135)
j [CHROMA PHASE] (l 135)
j [MATRIX] (l 135)
j [COLOR CORRECTION SETTING]

(l 136)

j [MASTER PED] (l 137)
j [GAMMA MODE] (l 137)
j [BLACK GAMMA] (l 138)
j [BLACK GAMMA RANGE] (l 138)
j [K

NEE MODE] (l 13

j [KNEE MASTER POINT] (l 138)

≥ The following functions are not available in Infrared Recording Mode:

j Focus Transition (l 52)
j Change the White Balance mode (l 55)
j Iris adjustment (l 59)
j Ga

djustment (l 61)

in a

j AGC Limit (l 62)
j Shutter speed adjustment (l 63)
j ND filter (l 96)

8)

j [KNEE MASTER SLOPE] (l 139)
j [DRS] (l 81, 139)
j [DRS EFFECT] (l 139)
j [AUTO IRIS LEVEL] (l 60, 88)
j [AUTO IRIS LEVEL EFFECT] (l 60)
j [V-Log L MODE] (l 140)
j [ATW TARGET R] (l 57)
j [ATW TARGET B] (l 57)
j [WB VAR] (l 153)
j [MF ASSIST] (l 51)
j [CUSTOM AF] (l 46)
j [AF SPEED] (l 46)
j [AF SENSITIVITY] (l 46)
j [FOCUS TRANSITION] (l 52)

j Backlight Compensation (l 77)
j Spotlight (l 77)
j ATW (l 78)
j ATW Lock (l 57)
j Super Gain (l 62)

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Level Gauge

BACKGR

BACKGR

≥ Register “Level Gauge” to a USER button. (l 74)

This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit with the electronic level.

∫ To correct the tilt

(Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction)







When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt

≥ The horizontal tilt display A and vertical tilt display B appear yellow when there is a tilt, and

appear green when there is almost no tilt.

≥ The maximum tilt display angles are approximately 45 o in horizontal direction and 10 o in vertical

direction.

≥ The electronic level does not affect the actual recorded images.

≥ This function is not available in the following cases:

j During Freeze Frame (l 81)
j When color bars are displayed. (l 95)

≥ If [SELF SHOOT] (l 175) is set to [MIRROR], the electronic level will not be displayed when you

record yourself.

≥ Even when the tilt is in the corrected state, an error of approximately 1 o may occur.
≥ In the following cases, the electronic level may not be displayed correctly:

j When moving this unit
j When pointing this unit up or down at an angle closer to perpendicular

Background

≥ Register “Background” to a USER button. (l 74)

When [2 SLOTS FUNC.] is set to [BACKGROUND], you can start/stop background recording.
≥ When the recording destination of motion pictures is set to [SD CARD 1] in [MEDIA SELECT]

(l 32), [SD CARD 2] will be used for background recording.
The following instructions assume that the recording destination of motion pictures is set to [SD
CARD 1].

≥ Set [2 SLOTS FUNC.] to [BACKGROUND]. (l 159)

is displayed for SD CARD 2.

(To start background recording)

Press the applicable USER button or the applicable USER button icon.

≥ Background recording will start on the SD card in SD CARD 2. ( will be displayed in red.)

(To stop background recording)

While motion picture recording to [SD CARD 1] is stopped, press and hold the
applicable USER button or the USER button icon.

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≥ Please refer to page 160 about Background recording.

Flash band compensation

≥ Register “Flash band compensation” to a USER button. (l 74)

If you set this item to [ON], you can compensate for and reduce flash band, a phenomenon that
creates markedly different levels of luminance between the top and bottom of the image when
recording is performed in an environment where another camera is firing its flash.

≥ FBC appears on the screen.

≥ This function is not available in the following cases:

j When the frame rate in [REC FORMAT] or [OUTPUT FORMAT] is 29.97p, 23.98p, 24.00p or

25.00p (l 142, 147)

j When using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (l 79)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 91)

≥ The setting will be turned off in the following cases:

j If you turn the unit off
j If you press the THUMBNAIL button

j When [USB MODE SELECT] is set to [DEVICE] and this unit is connected to a PC. (l 122)
≥ [SHUTTER DISPLAY CHG] is fixed to [sec]. (l 172)
≥ Manual Shutter Mode will be activated. This will fix the shutter speed to 1/60 or 1/50.

PRE-REC

≥ Register “PRE-REC” to a USER button. (l 74)
≥ Set [OUTPUT BITS] to [4:2:2(8bit)]. (l 31)

This allows the recording of an image and audio to start before you press the recording start/stop
button. AVCHD scenes will be recorded from approximately 3 seconds before the operation, while
MOV/MP4 will be recorded from approximately 4 seconds before the operation.

≥ [P-] is displayed on the screen. After you start recording, the display changes to [P-REC].

≥ Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.
≥ There is no beep sound.
≥ This function is not available in the following cases:

j When you set [OUTPUT BITS] to [4:2:2(10bit)]

j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 91)

j When [2 SLOTS FUNC.] is set to [BACKGROUND] (l 159)

j During the Interval Recording (l 162)
≥ In the following cases, a 3 second image that precedes the recording of an AVCHD scene or a

4 second scene that precedes the recording of an MOV/MP4 scene may not be recorded:

j When 3 hours has just passed since you set PRE-REC

j If the length of time from when [PRE-REC] is set to [ON] to when you start recording is too

short

j If the length of time from when you display the recording screen by turning it off and on or

pressing the THUMBNAIL button to when you start recording is too short since you set PRE­REC

≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures

displayed at the start of playback.

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WFM

MENU

MENU

≥ Register “WFM” to a USER button. (l 74)

This function displays waveforms on the LCD monitor.

Press USER button in the recording screen.

≥ When [WFM TYPE] is set to [WAVE] or [VECTOR], each press of the button enables/disables

WFM.
≥ When [WFM TYPE] is set to [WAVE/VECTOR], each press of the button switches the setting.

WAVE (wave display) # VECTOR (vector display) # OFF

≥ If you have enabled WFM by touching the applicable USER button icon, set [WFM] to [OFF] to

disable it.

≥ This function is not available in the following cases:

j When using the viewfinder

j When recording yourself (l 28)

j When using Focus Assist (l 48)
≥ [WFM] will be canceled in the following cases:

j If you turn the unit off

j If you press the THUMBNAIL button

j When [USB MODE SELECT] is set to [DEVICE] and this unit is connected to a PC. (l 122)

j During Freeze Frame (l 81)
j When color bars are displayed. (l 95)

∫ To change the type of WFM

Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [WFM TYPE] # desired setting

[WAVE]: Displays waveforms as waves.

[VECTOR]: Displays waveforms as vectors.

[WAVE/VECTOR]: Switches the setting each time the applicable USER button is pressed.

≥ This function is not available in the following cases:

j When using Focus Assist (l 48)

j During Freeze Frame (l 81)

j When color bars are displayed (l 95)

∫ To change the display position of WFM

Select the menu.

: [SW SETUP] # [WFM POSITION] # desired setting

[TOP/LEFT]/[TOP/RIGHT]/[BOTTOM/LEFT]/[BOTTOM/RIGHT]

≥

You can also change the waveform position to the upper left, upper right, bottom left or bottom

right by performing one of the following operations while a waveform is displayed:

j Rotating the jog dial

j Sliding the waveform while touching it.

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Fast Zoom

≥ Register “Fast Zoom” to a USER button. (l 74)

You can use Fast Zoom when operating the zoom with the zoom lever. (l 41)

EVF ON/OFF

≥ Register “EVF ON/OFF” to a USER button. (l 74)

This forces the viewfinder to turn on/off.
≥ After the viewfinder turns on, if the eye sensor detects your eye when it is moved closer to the eye

cup of the viewfinder the [EVF ON/OFF] setting will be canceled.

≥ When the [LCD/EVF OUTPUT] is set to [LCD], this item cannot be set. (l 24)

Auto Iris Level

≥ Register “Auto Iris Level” to a USER button. (l 74)

This enables/disables the Auto Iris Level.
≥ When this item is enabled, the [AUTO IRIS LEVEL EFFECT] setting is applied. (l 60)

Zebra

≥ Register “Zebra” to a USER button. (l 74)

Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen.

It will switch between the zebra display and the marker display every time the button is pressed.
Zebra 1 # Zebra 2
* It is not displayed when the [ZEBRA DETECT 2]/[MARKER] is set to [OFF]. (l 171)

(When Zebra 1 is set) (When Marker is set)

*

# Marker* # setting canceled

99%



Zebra display:

Parts where white saturation (color saturation) is likely to occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts)
are displayed with diagonal lines (zebra pattern A).

Marker display:

Displays the luminance level of the center of the screen (luminance display frame B) in %.
It makes the adjustment of the brightness of the object easier, by checking the luminance level of
the object, when recording same object in different surroundings.
≥ Luminance level C is displayed between 0% and 99%. It will be displayed as 99% when it is

over 99%.

≥ This function is not available in the following cases:

j When [WFM] is set to [ON] (l 87, 155)

j During Freeze Frame (l 81)

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≥ You can record an image with little white saturation if you manually adjust the shutter speed or

brightness not to display zebra pattern. (l 59, 63)

≥ The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually recorded.
≥ It is also possible to adjust the level of the zebra pattern to be displayed. (l 171)
≥

It is also possible to change the [ZEBRA MODE] setting to change the display time for the zebra

pattern display.

(l 155)

Optical Image Stabilizer

≥ Register “Optical Image Stabilizer” to a USER button. (l 74)

This enables/disables the Image Stabilizer. (l 42)

Scene File

≥ Register “Scene File” to a USER button. (l 74)

You can save the scene number settings of [CUSTOMIZE SCENE] to the SD card or load them
from the SD card to this unit.

∫ Saving custom scene settings

1 Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen.
2 To uch [S AVE] .
3 Touch the name of the scene file.

≥ All scene number settings will be saved.
≥ Up to 8 files can be saved.
≥ If you have touched the name of the existing scene file, touch [YES] to overwrite it.

4 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

∫ Assigning saved scene files to custom scenes

1 Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen.
2 To uch [L OAD ].
3 Touch the name of the scene file you want to load.
4 Touch the scene number to which you want to assign the scene file.

≥ Settings of the scene number you have touched will be loaded, and then assigned to the

corresponding scene number in [CUSTOMIZE SCENE].
≥ If you touch [ALL], settings of all scene numbers will be loaded.

5 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.

≥ You can also access this function by selecting menu items.

[SCENE FILE] # [SCENE FILE] # [LOAD] or [SAVE]

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Auto Rec

MENU

MENU

A [AF AREA]
B AF area frame

≥ Register “Auto Rec” to a USER button. (l 74)

This enables/disables a function that controls recording performed with an external device
(recorder, etc.) connected to the SDI OUT terminal.

1 Select the [SDI REMOTE] menu.

: [OUTPUT SETUP] # [SDI REMOTE] # [ON]

2 Select the [REMOTE REC LINK] menu.

: [OUTPUT SETUP] # [REMOTE REC LINK] # [OFF]

3 Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen.

≥ When is displayed, signals will be transmitted, prompting the external device to start

recording.
≥ To stop the recording being performed with the external device, press the applicable USER

button or touch the applicable USER button icon again. When is displayed, signals will be

transmitted, prompting the external device to stop the recording.

≥ When [HDMI TC OUTPUT] is set to [ON], you can also control recording performed with an

external device connected to the
≥ It is not possible to control recording performed with an external device connected to the

SDI OUT terminal in the following cases:

j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [SA 480/59.94i] or [SA 576/50.00i] (l 142)

j When [RESOLUTION] is set to [DOWN CONV.] (l 115 )

HDMI OUT terminal.

AF area width adjustment

≥ Register “AF area width adjustment” to a USER button. (l 74)

You can adjust the area width where Auto Focus works according to the size of the subject. (l 47)

1 Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen.

AF-AREA

≥ are displayed on the screen.

2 Rotate the jog dial to adjust the AF area

frame.

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3 Push the jog dial to finish the adjustment.

≥ Press USER button or touch the USER button icon to cancel the setting.
≥ To adjust the AF area frame again, press the jog dial while the on-screen

icon [ AF AREA] (yellow) is displayed, and repeat Steps 2s3.
≥ For information on on-screen icons, refer to 99.

VFR mode

This enables/disables Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Mode.
In Variable Frame Rate Mode, you can record quick or slow motion picture by changing the frame
rate before recording.

Slow motion (overcrank recording)

Used in scenes such as climaxes, a slow motion effect creates a dramatic impression. Set a frame
rate that provides more frames than the frame rate in [REC FORMAT] does.
Example: If you set [FHD 1080/23.98p 50M] to 48fps and record a motion picture, a slow motion
effect of 1/2 can be gained.

Quick motion (undercrank recording)

A fast motion effect is used in scenes showing the flow of clouds, people standing in the middle of
crowds, etc. Set a frame rate that provides less frames than the frame rate in [REC FORMAT] does.
Example: If you set [FHD 1080/23.98p 50M] to 12 fps and record a motion picture, a quick motion
effect of 2k can be gained.

≥ Register “VFR mode” to a USER button. (l 74)
≥ Set [OUTPUT BITS] to [4:2:2(8bit)]. (l 31)
≥ Make the [REC MODE] and [REC FORMAT] settings. (l 141, 142)
≥ Variable Frame Rate Mode is available for the following [REC MODE] and [REC FORMAT]

settings:*
* When the size for [REC FORMAT] is set to FHD (1920k1080)

and 50.00i is set for [

selected automatically.

System frequency setting Recording mode Recording format

59.94Hz

50.00Hz

REC FORMAT], a [REC FORMAT] setting with a bit rate of 50 Mbps will be

MOV, MP4

and a frame rate other than 59.94i

FHD 1080/59.94p 50M,
FHD 1080/29.97p 50M,

FHD 1080/23.98p 50M

FHD 1080/50.00p 50M,

FHD 1080/25.00p 50M

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1 Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen.

ALC

A.REC

≥ [VFR] will be displayed.
≥ The frame rate display will change.

(Example) A Frame Rate (fps)

12 : 23.98p

B Frame rate in [REC FORMAT]



≥ /

will be displayed. Audio is not recorded during recording.

2 Rotate the jog dial to change the frame rate.

≥ You can set a frame rate between 2 and 120. Some frame rates cannot be set depending on the

[REC FORMAT] setting.
≥ Push the jog dial to set the frame rate. If you start recording before pushing the jog dial, the

setting will not be applied.

3 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

≥ When recording in Variable Frame Rate Mode for the first time since you turned on this unit, a

message is displayed, informing you that audio cannot be recorded.*
* Audio is recorded when the number of frames for the frame rate in

number of frames for Variable Frame Rate Mode are the same.

≥ The frame rate cannot be changed during recording.

[REC FORMAT] and the

4 Press the recording start/stop button again to stop recording.

≥ To cancel Variable Frame Rate Mode, press USER button, or touch USER button icon.

∫ Frame rates and their effects

Quick motion (undercrank) or slow motion (overcrank) recording is possible with the following frame
rate settings:
≥ When you set the frame rate to 100 fps or 120 fps, the angle of view will change. (The color of the

frame rate value will change to blue.)

[REC FORMAT] Available frame rates

[FHD 1080/59.94p 50M] 2 fps to 58 fps 60 fps 62 fps to 120 fps

[FHD 1080/29.97p 50M] 2 fps to 28 fps 30 fps 32 fps to 120 fps

[FHD 1080/23.98p 50M] 2 fps to 22 fps 24 fps 26 fps to 120 fps

[FHD 1080/50.00p 50M] 2 fps to 48 fps 50 fps 52 fps to 120 fps

[FHD 1080/25.00p 50M] 2 fps to 23 fps 25 fps 27 fps to 120 fps

Quick motion

Effect on playback

Audio recording No Yes No

(The smaller the value

is, the faster the

playback becomes.)

Normal

Slow motion

(The larger the value

is, the slower the

playback becomes.)

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≥ You can also enable/disable Variable Frame Rate Mode or change the frame rate using the

menu.

j [VFR MODE] (l 131)

j [FRAME RATE] (l 131)
≥ Variable Frame Rate Mode is set to [OFF] in following cases:

j When the [REC MODE] or [REC FORMAT] setting is changed to a setting that does not

support Variable Frame Rate Mode

j When the [REC FORMAT] setting is changed to a setting with a different frame rate
≥ This function is not available in the following cases:

j When you set [OUTPUT BITS] to [4:2:2(10bit)]

j When [2 SLOTS FUNC.] is set to [DUAL CODEC] (l 159)
≥ The following functions are canceled:

j Flash band compensation (l 86, 140)

j Relay recording (l 159)

j Background recording (l 160)

j Interval Recording (l 162)

j PRE-REC (l 86, 163)

j Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer (l 42)

≥ [BLACK FADE] and [WHITE FADE] are disabled. (l 78)
≥ S

ill picture recording cannot be used.

t

≥ Even if you press the recording start/stop button as soon as recording has started, it may take

some time until the recording stops.

≥ The screen may momentarily black out when the frame rate is changed in Step 2.
≥ The maximum continuous recordable time for one scene in Variable Frame Rate Mode varies

depending on the set frame rate. Recording stops when a certain time has elapsed since the start

of the recording, and restarts automatically a few seconds later.

j When recording in slow motion: 10 hours

j When recording with the same frame rate as the frame rate in [REC FORMAT]: 10 hours

j When recording in quick motion, the recordable time becomes shorter than 10 hours

depending on the ratio between the frame rate for [REC FORMAT] and variable frame rate
setting.

Example: When [REC FORMAT] is set to [FHD 1080/59.94p 50M]

Variable frame rate setting

2fps

60 fps

120fps 5h

≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour.

j Area Mode (l 82)
j Focus Transition (l 52)
j Digital Zoom (l 79)
j Infrared Recording mode (l 84, 164)
j Custom AF function (l 46)
j i.Zoom (l 41)

Maximum continuous recordable time for

one scene

10 h

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Focus Macro

≥ Register “Focus Macro” to a USER button. (l 74)

You can enable/disable Focus Macro.
≥ is displayed on the screen when [ON] is selected.

i.Zoom

≥ Register “i.Zoom” to a USER button. (l 74)

You can enable/disable i.Zoom.

Log View Assist

When [V-Log L MODE] is selected, you can temporarily display images in REC.709 color space.

≥ Register “Log View Assist” to a USER button. (l 74)
≥ Set [V-Log L MODE] to [ON]. (l 140)

Press and hold the USER button, or touch and hold the USER button icon in the
recording screen.

≥ It will be canceled when the button is released.

≥ Log View Assist is canceled in the following cases:

j When starting motion picture recording

j When PRE-REC is set (l 86, 163)

j When Background recording (l 160)

LCD/EVF Output

≥ Register “LCD/EVF Output” to a USER button. (l 74)

This changes how to turn on/off the LCD monitor and Viewfinder. (l 24)

Menu

≥ Register “Menu” to a USER button. (l 74)

The menu can be displayed.

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Recording

ャモンヴ

ワュチョリロヵユン

ヒバプフ

ヒバヒプ

ヒバフ

ヰョョ

ヰョョ
ヰワ
ヤラレ

ュリヴヱバ
ヮヰュユチヤラレ







A BARS button
B ND FILTER switch
C DISP/MODE CHK switch

Useful functions

Color Bar Screen

BARS button

Press the BARS button to output a color bar screen to an external monitor so you can adjust
them.

≥ To cancel, press the BARS button again.
≥ It will be canceled when the unit is turned off.
≥ While the color bar is displayed, a test tone will be output from the headphone terminal, HDMI

terminal, SDI OUT terminal and AUDIO OUT terminal. It will not be output from the speaker of this

unit.

≥ Different color bars are displayed depending on the [BARS TYPE] setting. (l 156)
≥ The frequency of a test tone that is output when color bars are displayed differs depending on the

setting of the following items:

j [SYSTEM FREQ] (l 141)

j The frame rate in [REC FORMAT] or [OUTPUT FORMAT] (l 142, 147)

System Frequency

setting

Frame rates

59.94Hz All frame rates

50.00Hz

24.00p

50.00p/50.00i/25.00p 997 Hz

≥ The test tone volume differs depending on the [TEST TONE] setting. (l 170)
≥ You can record color bars as motion pictures, but not as still pictures.
≥ If you press the BARS button while recording color bars as a motion picture, you can stop

displaying the color bars. To display them again, stop the recording and press the BARS button.

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Tes t to ne

frequency

1kHz

ND filter

ND1/64

ND1/16





A ND filter setting
B Recommended ND filter setting

Using the ND filter switch, you can switch the built-in optical ND filter setting. (The filter adjusts the
amount of light.)
≥ Use this function when recording a bright subject outdoors under a clear sky that causes the

screen to look white.

Slide the ND filter switch.

1/64: Reduces the amount of light to 1/64.

1/16: Reduces the amount of light to 1/16.

1/4: Reduces the amount of light to 1/4.

OFF: Does not use the ND filter.

≥ If the selected setting 1/64, 1/16 or 1/4 does not match an ND filter setting recommended by this

unit, the recommended setting will be displayed on the screen, blink for approximately 5 seconds

and disappear.

≥ A recommend ND filter setting may not be displayed correctly in scenes that are too dark.

Switching the screen indications/mode information display

DISP/MODE CHK switch

When the DISP/MODE CHK switch is set to OFF, all screen displays disappear, except for the
counter display, time stamp display*, zebra pattern display, marker display, and safety zone
display. (l 181)

* When [DATE/TIME] is set to [TIME], [DATE], or [DATE&TIME]
≥ To cancel the setting, set the DISP/MODE CHK switch to ON.

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∫ To display the Mode Information

SCN1 SCN2 SCN3 SCN4 SCN5 SCN6

MENU

ATW

DRS

PRE-REC

SCN1

SCN2

PRE-REC

MENU

Each time you set the DISP/MODE CHK switch from ON to CHK, the mode information display
switches in the following order:

Mode information display1 # Mode information display2 # Mode information display3 #

Normal

display

Mode information display1: Displays the list of functions assigned to the USER buttons

Mode information display2: Displays the settings assigned to the GAIN switch ([GAIN L]/

Mode information display3: Displays the settings for [OUTPUT SEL], [OUTPUT BITS],

Recording

(USER1 to 8).

[GAIN M]/[GAIN H]), White Balance modes assigned to the WHITE
BAL switch ([WHITE BAL A]/[WHITE BAL B]/[WHITE BAL PRST]),
and the [SUB REC BUTTON] and [SUB ZOOM] settings.

[SDI REMOTE], [REMOTE REC LINK], [HDMI TC OUTPUT] and
[CAMERA NUMBER].

Using Operation Icons

You can use convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen.

1 Touch the LCD monitor in the recording

screen.

≥ The operation icons are displayed.

2 Touch an operation icon.

≥ The following function is available. Refer to the respective

pages for the operation.

, etc. Customize Scene (l 130)

, etc. USER Button Icon (l 74)

/ i.Zoom Button Icon (l 41)*

* It is not displayed when [i.Zoom] is set to [OFF].

≥ If you touch the screen while an operation icon is being displayed or do not touch the icon for a

certain period, it will disappear. To display again, touch the screen.

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Recording

A Jog dial



Using of jog dial



ヴユロバヱヶヴラチヴユヵ

Selecting/setting items

You can select and set menu items (l 30), etc. using the jog dial.

1 Rotate the jog dial on the menu screen,

etc., to move the cursor.

≥ The selected item will be displayed in yellow.

2 Push the jog dial to set.

Menu operations for setting a value

When a menu that lets you set a value is displayed, select the value display before adjusting the
setting.
≥ You cannot select / / / with the jog dial when a screen that lets you adjust a value is

displayed.

(Example: When adjusting the brightness for [LCD SET])

1 Rotate the jog dial to move the cursor to the

value display A.

≥ Push the jog dial to select the value display.

2 Rotate the jog dial to adjust the setting.

≥ Pushing the jog dial will set the value you have selected.

≥ The jog dial also allows you to select/set operation icons, thumbnails, etc.
≥ Parts that are finger-touch sensitive can be operated with the jog dial. (Excluding some functions)

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Using the multi manual function

You can select the following functions and adjust their settings using the jog dial.
You can also switch between the functions and adjust their settings.

(When the recording screen is displayed)

On-screen icons Functions Settings

GAIN Gain adjustment (l 61) Adjusts the gain value.

VAR VAR adjustment (l 58) Adjusts the VAR setting of the

AF AREA AF Area Range Adjustment

(l 47)

VFR Variable Frame Rate (l 91) Changes the frame rate for

SHUTTER Shutter speed (l 63) Adjusts the shutter speed.

AREA Area Mode (l 82) Changes the area frame setting.

ASSIST Focus Assist (l 48) Changes the magnification level of

VOLUME Headphone Volume Adjustment

(l 100)

ICONS Allows you to display/select

operation icons on the
recording screen.

(When the playback screen is displayed)

On-screen icons Functions Settings

VOLUME Volume adjustment (l 103) Adjusts the speaker and

ICONS Allows you to display/select

operation icons on the playback
screen.

White Balance.

Adjusts the size of the AF area
frame.

Variable Frame Rate Mode.

the magnified display

Adjusts the headphone volume.

s

headphone volume during motion
picture playback.

s

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To change the function you adjust



A [VOLUME]

1 Change settings in advance so that you can select more than two functions.

≥ Change settings as follows:

Functions Settings to be changed in advance

Gain adjustment Switch to Manual Mode. (l 36)

VAR adjustment

AF Area Range adjustment

Variable Frame Rate

Shutter speed

Area Mode

Focus Assist

Headphone Volume Adjustment Connect headphones to this unit.

≥ The on-screen icon for the selected function is displayed in white. (Function Execution Mode)

If you have selected [ ICONS], you can rotate the jog dial to select an operation icon.

Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRST, and press the AWB
button to set the White Balance mode to [VAR]. (l 55)

Press the applicable USER button to enable [AF AREA
WIDTH] or select menu items to set [AF AREA WIDTH] to
[SET]. (l 47, 90)

Press the applicable USER button to enable [VFR MODE] or
select menu items to set [VFR MODE] to [ON]. (l 91, 131)

Press the SHUTTER button to enable Manual Shutter Mode.
(l 63)

Press the applicable USER button to enable Area Mode.
(l 82)

Set [FOCUS ASSIST] to [EXPAND] or [BOTH], and press
FOCUS ASSIST button to enable Focus Assist. (l 48)

2 Push the jog dial.

≥ The on-screen icon turns yellow. (Function Selection Mode)

3 Rotate the jog dial to select the function you want to adjust, and press the jog

dial to set the selection.

≥ The on-screen icon for the selected function turns white. (Function Execution Mode)
≥ You can rotate the jog dial to adjust the setting of the selected function.

∫ Headphone Volume Adjustment

Adjust the volume of the headphone while recording.

≥ Set [VOLUME] to [ON]. (l 170)

1 Connect headphones to the headphone

terminal.

2 Rotate the jog dial to adjust the volume.

≥ Actual volume to be recorded does not change.

3 Push the jog dial to finish the adjustment.

≥ You can also adjust the volume by touching / in Step 2. Not performing touch operations

after the adjustment allows you to exit the setting.

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