Panasonic AG-HMC80P User Manual

Operating Instructions

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Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No. AG-HMC80P

Vol.2

Volume

Note that Operation Instructions Vol.2 describes advanced operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder. For instructions on basic operations of the Memory Card Camera-Recorder, refer to Operating Instructions Vol.1 (printed documents) contained in the supplied CD-ROM.

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

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Contents

Volume 1

Read this first!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Operating precautions

Precaution for use

Outline

Accessories/Optional accessories/Description of parts

Preparation

Recharging the battery/Power sources/Adjusting the grip belt/Attaching the shoulder strap/ Detaching and attaching the lens hood/Fitting the eye cup/The remote control

Chapter 1: Operations in AVCHD

mode

Shooting in manual mode .............................. 5

Switching to manual mode ...............................5

Manual focusing ...............................................5

Using focus assist ............................................. 6

Setting the aperture and gain ............................ 6

Adjusting the white balance

and black balance .........................................7

Shooting in progressive mode ...................... 9

Shooting techniques for

different targets .................................... 10

Self-portrait shooting ......................................10

Low angle shooting ......................................... 10

Zebra pattern .................................................. 10

Marker ............................................................. 11

Checking and displaying shooting status ........ 11

PRE REC ........................................................ 11

Optical Image Stabilizer .................................. 11

Adding effects to images ................................. 12

Using the USER buttons ................................ 12

Backlight compensation .................................. 12

Color bars ........................................................ 12

Wave form monitor function ............................. 12

Shot mark function .......................................... 13

Interval recording ............................................. 13

Time stamp function ........................................ 13

LAST CLIP function ......................................... 14

Adjusting the shutter speed ........................ 15

Synchro scan ................................................... 17

Selecting audio input ................................... 18

Using the built-in microphone / external

microphone (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) ....... 18

Basic Operations

Turn on/off the camera/Tally lamp/Using the cursor button/Using the viewfinder/Setting the calendar/Basic shooting operations/Using the zoom function/Using the setup menus/Setup menu structure

Specifications

Volume 2

Using the external microphone or audio devices

connected to the XLR input terminal ........... 19

Adjusting the audio recording level ...........20

Using scene files .......................................... 21

Loading scene files .......................................... 21

Setting and saving scene files ......................... 21

Initializing scene files ....................................... 22

Clip metadata ................................................ 23

Loading the metadata ...................................... 23

Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording

method ........................................................24

Using the Counter ........................................25

Counter display ............................................... 25

Charging the built-in battery/

Setting the time code ........................... 26

Recharging the built-in battery ........................ 26

Setting the time code ....................................... 26

Specifying the time code ................................26

Setting user information .................................. 27

Operating SD Memory Cards....................... 28

Formatting SD Memory Cards ......................... 28

SD Memory Card recording times ................... 29

Dividing clips recorded onto

SD Memory Cards ....................................... 29

Removing SD Memory Card ........................... 30

Protecting SD Memory Cards .......................... 30

Repairing SD Memory Cards .......................... 30

Shooting photos ........................................... 31

Setting the aspect ratio / recording pixels ....... 32

Setting the picture quality ................................ 32

Displaying the histogram ................................. 32

Maximum number of photos ............................ 33

Clip and photo operations ........................... 35

During clip playback ........................................35

During photo playback ..................................... 37

Thumbnail operations .................................. 38

Selecting the thumbnail display method .......... 38

Format card and card information ...................39

Playing back clips ........................................40

Set playback format ......................................... 41

Playing back photos..................................... 42

Playback by date ............................................. 43

Deleting clips/photos

(videos and photos) .............................. 44

Deleting multiple clips or

photos simultaneously ................................. 44

Selecting clips or photos to delete ................... 44

Setting protection (videos and photos) ...... 45

Protecting clips ................................................ 45

Protecting photos ............................................ 45

DPOF settings (photos) ...............................46

Printing photos on a printer (PictBridge) ... 47

Useful playback functions ........................... 49

Adding a SHOT MARK to a clip....................... 49

Repeat playback .............................................. 49

Resume playback (RESUME PLAY) ............... 49

Viewing images on a television .......................49

Checking the date and time ............................. 49

Connecting external units ...........................50

Headphones .................................................... 50

External microphone (Stereo mini jack

compatible) .................................................. 50

Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer) ...... 51

Video deck (Dubbing) ...................................... 51

TV/Monitor ....................................................... 52

Nonlinear editing .......................................... 53

Chapter 2: Operations in DV

mode

Shooting in manual mode ............................ 54

Switching to manual mode .............................54

Manual focusing .............................................54

Using focus assist ........................................... 55

Setting the aperture and gain .......................... 55

Adjusting the white balance

and black balance .......................................56

Shooting in progressive mode .................... 58

Shooting techniques for

different targets .................................... 59

Self-portrait shooting ......................................59

Low angle shooting ......................................... 59

Zebra pattern .................................................. 59

Marker .............................................................60

Checking and displaying shooting status ........60

PRE REC ........................................................ 60

Optical Image Stabilizer .................................. 60

Adding effects to images ................................. 61

Using the USER buttons ................................ 61

Backlight compensation .................................. 61

Color bars ........................................................ 61

Wave form monitor function ............................. 61

Shot mark function .......................................... 62

Interval recording ............................................. 62

Time stamp function ........................................ 62

LAST CLIP function ......................................... 63

Changing the size of images .......................... 63

Recording backup images .............................. 64

Adjusting the shutter speed ........................ 65

Synchro scan ................................................... 67

Selecting audio input ................................... 68

Using the built-in microphone / external

microphone (3.5 mm stereo mini jack) ....... 68

Using the external microphone or audio devices

connected to the XLR input terminal ........... 69

Adjusting the audio recording level ...........70

Using scene files .......................................... 71

Loading scene files .......................................... 71

Setting and saving scene files ......................... 71

Initializing scene files ....................................... 72

Using the Counter ........................................73

Counter display ............................................... 73

1394 TC preset mode ...................................... 73

Charging the built-in battery/

Setting the time code ........................... 74

Recharging the built-in battery ........................ 74

Setting the time code ....................................... 74

Specifying the time code ................................74

Setting user information .................................. 75

Operating SD Memory Cards....................... 76

Formatting SD Memory Cards ......................... 76

SD Memory Card recording times ................... 77

Dividing clips recorded onto

SD Memory Cards ....................................... 77

Removing SD Memory Card ........................... 78

Protecting SD Memory Cards .......................... 78

Repairing SD Memory Cards .......................... 78

Clip operations .............................................79

During clip playback ........................................79

Thumbnail operations .................................. 81

Operating the thumbnail menu ........................ 81

Selecting the thumbnail display method .......... 81

Deleting clips ................................................... 81

Repairing clips ................................................. 82

Formatting SD Memory Cards ......................... 82

Displaying card and system information .......... 83

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

Useful playback functions ........................... 85

Adding a SHOT MARK to a clip....................... 85

Repeat playback .............................................. 85

Resume playback (RESUME PLAY) ............... 85

Viewing images on a television .......................85

Checking the date and time ............................. 85

Connecting external units ...........................86

Headphones .................................................... 86

External microphone (Stereo mini jack

compatible) .................................................. 86

Video deck (Dubbing) ...................................... 87

Digital video (Dubbing) .................................... 88

TV/Monitor ....................................................... 89

Contents (continued)

Dubbing ......................................................... 90

Digital input/output ........................................... 90

Chapter 3: Screen displays and

setting menus

Screen displays ............................................ 91

Regular displays .............................................. 91

Main warning displays ..................................... 96

Setting the DISPLAY items .............................. 99

Setup menu list ........................................... 101

SCENE FILE screen ...................................... 101

CAMERA SETUP screen...............................102

RECORD SETUP screen .............................. 103

PICTURE screen (AVCHD mode only)..........105

PLAY SETUP screen ..................................... 106

OPERATION screen (AVCHD mode only) .... 106

PICT. SETUP screen (AVCHD mode only) .... 106

SW&DISP SETUP screen ............................. 107

OTHER FUNCTIONS screen ........................ 110

OPTION MENU screen (DV mode only) ....... 113

List of thumbnail menus

(DV mode only) ................................... 114

THUMBNAIL menu ........................................ 114

OPERATION menu........................................ 114

OTHER FUNCTIONS menu .......................... 114

Chapter 4: Reference

Before calling for service........................... 115

Updating the firmware ................................ 119

Cleaning ...................................................... 119

Cleaning the eye piece ............................... 119

Storage Precautions................................... 120

Software information .................................. 121

Recording format ........................................ 121

How to handle data recorded on

SD Memory Card .................................122

Index

Index ............................................................ 124

Chapter 1: Operations in AVCHD mode

Shooting in manual mode

Set the shooting mode to AVCHD.

Select AVCHD with the MODE switch, and then

• turn on the camera.

Set the unit to manual mode when manually adjusting the focus, shutter speed, iris, gain and white balance.

Switching to manual mode

Move the AUTO/MANUAL switch to the MANUAL position to select the manual mode. ( will disappear from the viewfinder.)

AUTO/MANUAL switch

Manual focusing

Focus ring

When switching from auto mode to manual mode:

Iris and focus are set to AUTO.

• You can switch them to manual mode by pressing the IRIS dial and FOCUS button. Shutter speed

• In CAMERA mode, the shutter speed of AUTO mode during SHUTTER ON is preserved. You can switch between ON/OFF with the SHUTTER button. In PHOTO mode, the SHUTTER status is always ON. (You can cannot switch to SHUTTER OFF with the SHUTTER button.) Shutter speed can be changed by pressing the SPEED SEL –/+ button. The shortest distance from a back-focusing

• lens differs depending on the zoom position. When using a macro range and AF or MF on

• the focus control information display appears in reverse black and white, zooming may cause the image to become unfocused.

The function allocated to the focus ring can

be changed with the RING switch. FOCUS:

Adjust the focus.

ZOOM/IRIS:

Adjust the zoom or iris (aperture) setting. You can change which functions are

assigned from the menus. The factory default setting is ZOOM.

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FOCUS button

RING selector switch

Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to

manual mode.

Use the FOCUS button to switch the focus mode.

Pressing the FOCUS button switches to manual focus mode where “MF” appears on the screen. Pressing the FOCUS button again switches to auto focus mode where “AF” appears on the screen.

Holding down the FOCUS button sets the

• focal length to infinity and causes “MF95” to appear on the screen.

AUTO/MANUAL switch

Temporarily switching to auto focus

You can also use auto focus mode while in manual mode by assigning the (PUSH)AF function to one of the USER buttons 1 to 3. Auto focus mode will be enabled for as long as the USER button is pressed, and the focal point will be automatically adjusted.

Auto focus may not work properly if there is

• flickering. Select a shutter speed suited to the ambient light. (Page 15) If the auto focus mode is set with any format

• except 60i and 60P, controlling the focus will take slightly longer than in the normal focus mode. During macro shooting “AF” or “MF” will be

• displayed in a frame on the screen.

Chapter 1: Operations in AVCHD mode

Shooting in manual mode (continued)

Using focus assist

Pressing the FOCUS ASSIST button enlarges the center of the viewfinder, or displays a bar at the bottom center of the screen. These displays make aligning the focus easier and are particularly useful in manual focus mode. The display that appears when the FOCUS ASSIST button is pressed can be configured with the FOCUS ASSIST SW item in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen. (Page 107)

FOCUS ASSIST button

EXPANDED:

The central part of the screen will be enlarged by a factor of about 4 in the vertical direction and by a factor of about 6 in the horizontal direction. A blue box will appear in the viewfinder screen during expanded display. Only the operation status display and counter will appear on the screen.

BAR:

A bar will appear at the bottom center of the viewfinder screen, indicating the level of focus alignment with its length.

The peak hold mark (▼) appears over the bar, and

the bar expands to the right as focus is aligned.

Focus not aligned Bar expands to right

BOTH:

Displays both the expanded display and focus bar.

This function cannot be used while the digital

• zoom function is in use. Press the FOCUS ASSIST button again to return

• to the original screen.

as focus is aligned

Setting the aperture and gain

IRIS dial

Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to

manual mode. (Page 5)

Press the IRIS dial to switch the method of

adjustment for the aperture of the lens.

The method switches to AUTO IRIS or MANUAL IRIS with each press of the dial.

AUTO IRIS: MANUAL IRIS:

Turn the IRIS dial to adjust the aperture of

lens when in the manual iris mode.

In the auto iris mode, the lens iris can be

• corrected using this dial. Increase in brightness beyond the maximum

• aperture (OPEN) is performed via gain adjustment (CAMERA mode: 0 to 24 dB; PHOTO mode: 0 to 18 dB). If further gain adjustment is necessary, assign

• HIGH GAIN to one of the USER buttons 1 to

3. The gain mode switches between normal and high with each press of the button. Gain can be set to up to 34 dB in high gain mode. In PHOTO mode, switching to high gain mode is disabled.

Set the direction of the IRIS DIAL and aperture

• control in the setup menus, SW&DISP SETUP screen, IRIS DIAL. The lens aperture can be adjusted in the focus

• ring by setting the RING switch to IRIS. The default setting for this item is ZOOM, so set the RING SW item to IRIS in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen. The relationship between the direction of rotation and aperture control is based on the IRIS DIAL setting in the SW&DISP SETUP screen. However, as this will make it impossible to adjust the focus in the focus ring, please set the focus control method to AF (auto focus) with the FOCUS switch. Zoom control can also be assigned to the FOCUS ring. (Page 5)

Adjust the iris automatically. Adjust the iris manually.

FOCUS ASSI

S Z

As you shrink the aperture to a near closed state,

• resolution will decrease due to light diffraction. You can prevent this by adjusting the shutter speed and increasing the aperture size.

Adjusting the white balance and black balance

When white balance adjustments are performed, black balance adjustments are performed at the same time.

Chapter 1: Operations in AVCHD mode

White balance

In order to reproduce the white accurately, adjust the ratio between the three RGB primary colors. If the white balance is not adjusted properly, not only will the white be reproduced poorly but the color tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded. When you are shooting in manual mode, readjust the white balance whenever lighting conditions change. You can store white balance adjustments to Ach and Bch of the Function Menu. You can also use the preset values. Use the settings to suit the shooting conditions.

Black balance

Adjust the ratio between the three RGB primary colors to reproduce black accurately. If the black balance is not adjusted properly, not only will black be reproduced poorly, but the color tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded. Black balance adjustment is usually not necessary, but be sure to perform it in the following cases.

When using the camera for the first time.

• When using the camera after extended periods

• of disuse. When using the camera after large changes in

• ambient temperature. After setting the shutter speed to standard or low

• speeds. After switching between progressive mode and

• standard (60i) mode.

WHITE BAL button

White balance and black balance adjustments

Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to

manual mode. (Page 5)

Set the shutter speed. (Page 15)

Place a white pattern in a location with the

same lighting conditions and light source as the subject, then zoom in and fill the whole screen with white.

Something white (a white cloth or wall) near the subject can be used instead.

Do not include bright spotlights in your shot.

•

Press the WHITE BAL button to display Ach

or Bch.

The mode changes in order from ATW→ATW LOCK→P3.2K→P5.6K→Ach or Bch→ATW

with each press of the button.

Press the FUNC/EXEC button to display the

Function Menu.

Press the ENTER button and select Ach or

Bch.

The mode switches between Ach and Bch with each press of the ENTER button.

Chapter 1: Operations in AVCHD mode

Shooting in manual mode (continued)

Press and hold the WHITE BAL button.

Adjustment takes a few seconds.

•

(The following messages appear on the screen.)

Message during adjustment

AWB ABB ACTIVE

Message after adjustment

AWB ABB OK

An error message appears on the viewfinder

•

screen when white balance adjustment is not possible.

Message when adjustment cannot be

done

AWB NG

White balance cannot be adjusted if the ATW

• (Auto Tracking White) function is working. Black balance cannot be adjusted during

• recording. White balance cannot be adjusted during auto

• mode. Only black balance can be adjusted. White balance cannot be adjusted if the

• shutter speed is set to less than 1/24.

Auto Tracking White (ATW)

Using the ATW function enables the recording environment to be automatically analyzed and an optimum white balance to be constantly maintained during recording. To use the ATW function, set the white balance to ATW mode by pressing the WHITE BAL button.

Depending on the environment, there may be

• some error in the adjustment. Use the procedure described on the previous

• page whenever you need more precise white balance.

Using presets

Use this feature when you have no time to make white balance adjustments.

Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to

manual mode. (Page 5)

Press the WHITE BAL button.

The mode changes in order from ATW→ATW LOCK→P3.2K→P5.6K→Ach or Bch→ATW

with each press of the button.

Guide to the preset values

• P3.2K (3200 K): halogen light P5.6K (5600 K): outdoors

Shooting in progressive mode

Ao Ae Bo BeCoCe DoDe Eo Ee Fo FeGoGeHoHe Io Ie Jo Je

A B C D E F G H I J

30P

60i

A B C D E F G H

Ao Ae Bo BeBoCeCo DeDoDe Eo Ee FoFe FoGeGoHeHoHe

24P

60i

Selecting either 1080/30P or 1080/24P for the REC FORMAT option in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen (Page 103) enables shooting in progressive mode. In 720 mode, the camera always shoots in progressive mode.

30P mode (with 1080 mode):

Shoot 30 frames a second in the progressive

mode.

For output and recording, the 30-frame-per-

second signal is converted to 60-field-per-second interlace.

This mode gives you high quality images.

24P mode (with 1080, 720 mode):

Shoot 24 frames a second in the progressive

mode.

(Only when the recording format is set to PH

1080/24P or PH 720/24P in AVCHD mode.) Native recording is performed in 24P mode. The external output signal is converted to a 2:3

format, 60 fps interlaced signal as follows.

Chapter 1: Operations in AVCHD mode

Note the following when shooting in progressive mode.

There may be a slight delay to the start

• of recording when you use the 24P mode because 4 frames are recorded at a time.

Chapter 1: Operations in AVCHD mode

Shooting techniques for different targets

FOC

FOCU

S AS

SIST

CAMERA

PHOTO IN

DVAVCHD

AUDIO S

REC

SPEED SEL

ZEBRABARS

DISP / MODE CHK

SHUTTER

AUTO MANUAL

Self-portrait shooting

Self-portrait shooting is possible if the viewfinder is rotated 180° towards the lens. You can make them appear better by reversing left and right. Go to the setup menus, SW&DISP SETUP screen, SELF SHOOT, and select MIRROR. Shooting in mirror mode has no effect on what you actually shoot and record.

The date display for time stamps will also appear reversed. (However, the dates are recorded in a non-reversed state on the image.)

If you press and hold the DISP/MODE CHK

• button when self-portrait shooting, the mirror mode is temporarily disabled and the screen displays information such as the configuration status of all recording functions. Release the button to return to mirror mode. Mirror mode is also temporarily disabled when

• menus are displayed.

Images played back by pressing the REC

• CHECK button cannot be inverted horizontally. Operation status displays during self-portrait

• recording No display: Cannot record (no card, etc.)

: Recording in progress : (Red) Transitioning to recording standby

mode

(Green) Recording standby mode

: Warning display

When is displayed, turn the viewfinder back

• in the direction of normal recording, and check what the message says. Holding down the DISP/MODE CHK button

• displays the screen display information. Images will be output normally to external

• devices. In addition, only operation status displays will appear on the screen.

Zebra pattern

Pressing the ZEBRA button in CAMERA or PHOTO mode displays zebra patterns and markers on the viewfinder, allowing you to check the brightness of a subject. Parts that may be whited out through over exposure are shown as a zebra pattern.

Very bright

• Reflecting parts

•

You can remove most overexposed parts by adjusting the iris and shutter speed in the manual mode to remove the areas with zebra patterns. The display changes as follows each time you press the ZEBRA button.

ZEBRA

↓

MARKER

↓

ZEBRA

OFF

You can set brightness levels for the zebra patterns with the ZEBRA DETECT item in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen. (Page 108) The zebra pattern cannot be displayed while the focus assist function (expanded display) is in use.

Low angle shooting

You can shoot using the handle START/STOP button on the handle during low angle shooting.

99%

Marker

If you press the ZEBRA button while zebra patterns are displayed, a marker appears near the center of the display (if you have set the setup menu, SW&DISP SETUP, MARKER to ON). The brightness of the areas near the screen center can be checked as a percentage (0 % to 99 %).

“99%↑” appears if the percentage is over 99.

Image level detection area

Marker

Image level

The normal display reappears if you press the ZEBRA button again.

The marker does not appear when the face

• detection function is set to ON.

Checking and displaying shooting status

If you press and hold the DISP/MODE CHK button in recording standby mode or while recording, the configuration status of all recording functions, a list of USER button function assignments, focus ring function, and all other camera information will be displayed. Release the button to return to the normal display.

Pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button during recording or while recording is paused will remove all displays from the screen except for the operation status, counter, marker, and safety zone display. Press the button again to return to the normal display. (Page 99) The display mode selected using the DISP/MODE CHK button is retained even if you turn off the camera by setting the POWER switch to OFF, or change the operating mode.

DISP/MODE CHK button

PRE REC

Record video and audio from three seconds before the time of the operation to begin recording.

Operation to start recording

Actual recording

PRE REC time

Select ON for the PREREC MODE item in the

setting menu RECORD SETUP screen, and then press the ENTER button.

PRE REC is displayed on the screen.

When the TCG item on the RECORD

• SETUP screen has been set to REC RUN in AVCHD mode, the setting will be automatically changed to FREE RUN.

Press the START/STOP button.

Video and audio from approximately 3 seconds previously will be recorded.

Recording of the previous 3 seconds of video

• and audio may not be possible if recording is started immediately in the following cases.

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The thumbnail for clips recorded using the

• PREREC function will display the image from when the START/STOP button was pressed.

time

Immediately after switching from another mode to CAMERA mode Immediately after turning power on Immediately after changing to PREREC MODE item

Operation to stop recording

(Time)

Optical Image Stabilizer

Use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce the effects of camera shake when shooting by hand. Press the OIS button to turn the function on and off. The appears on the viewfinder when this function is on. Turn the function off when using a tripod for more natural images.

Chapter 1: Operations in AVCHD mode

MODE

CAMERA

PHOTO IN

DVAVCHD

REC

SPEED SEL

ZEBRABARS

SHUTTER

OIS

Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)

This function will not be as effective when the

• vibration is severe or when tracking a moving subject.

Adding effects to images

Press the USER button you have allocated to the BLACKFADE or WHITEFADE feature to add fading effects to your images. The button’s function is forcibly canceled during playback or REC CHECK and also when thumbnails are displayed.

BLACKFADE:

Press and hold to fade out to black. Audio also

fades out. Fade-in starts when the button is released.

WHITEFADE:

Press and hold to fade out to white. Audio also

fades out. Fade-in starts when the button is released.

This function does not work while INTERVAL

• REC is enabled.

Using the USER buttons

You can allocate one of 14 features to each of the three USER buttons. Use these buttons to change shooting settings quickly or add effects to the images you are shooting. The following features are allocated to the buttons at the time of shipping. USER1: (PUSH)AF USER2: BACKLIGHT USER3: SHOT MARK For details, see the setup menus, SW&DISP SETUP screen, USER1 to 3. (Page 107) If you press a USER button to which one of the functions has been allocated and then turn off the power, the added effect to the image will not be retained.

Backlight compensation

Press the USER button you have allocated to the BACKLIGHT feature when shooting subjects lit from the back. BACK LIGHT appears on the screen, and appears at the bottom right of the screen. Backlight compensation adjusts the iris so the subject doesn’t come out dark. Press the same USER button to turn the feature off. (If you perform backlight compensation in manual iris mode and it is disabled, the camera switches to auto iris control.)

Color bars

Press and hold the BARS button in CAMERA mode to output a color bar screen to a television or external monitor so you can adjust them. Press the button again to turn the feature off.

While the color bar is displayed, a test tone

• of 1 kHz will be output from the PHONES (headphone) terminal, the Pin jack OUT terminal, or the HDMI terminal. There will be no speaker output. The color bar can be recorded by pressing the

• START/STOP button. The BARS button is disabled in PB mode and

• PHOTO mode. The color bar display is canceled when the power

• is turned off.

Wave form monitor function

During CAMERA mode, you can display a waveform for an image in the viewfinder screen by pressing the USER button to which the WFM function has been assigned. Press the button again to return to the normal display.

This function cannot be used while the focus

• assist function is enabled. Wave forms cannot be recorded.

• While wave forms are displayed, part of the

• recording screen will be hidden by the wave forms.

Shot mark function

The marks attached to the thumbnails of clips are called shot marks. On the thumbnail screen monitor you can select only those clips with a shot mark and display them or play them back. During recording, when you press the USER button to which the SHOT MARK function has been allocated, MARK ON appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder, and a shot mark is set for the thumbnail of the clip being recorded. If you press the button again, the shot mark is released. You can also set or release the shot marks by performing the thumbnail operations for clips. (Page 49) However, note that you cannot set or release shot marks during playback.

INVALID appears when you cannot set or release

• shot marks.

Interval recording

This function allows you to create short videos of scenes that move slowly over long periods of time through frame-by-frame recording at specified intervals. Single frames are recorded at the specified interval, with 24 frames equaling 1 second of video. You can specify the interval in CAMERA mode with the INTERVAL REC item in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen.

1 SECOND/10 SECONDS/30 SECONDS/1

•

MINUTE/2 MINUTES: Change the recording interval. OFF: Disable interval recording.

appears on the screen.

• Interval recording will be disabled when shooting

• is finished. Audio recording is disabled.

• The PRE-REC function is disabled, even if it is

• set.

Example

Sunsets

Butterfly

emerging

from

cocoon

Flowers

blooming

The maximum shooting time is 24 hours.

• When recording for long periods, use the AC

•

Recording

interval

SECOND

SECONDS

Shooting

30 min

to 1 hour

2 hr to

1 hr to

time

4 hr

3 hr

Video length

1 min 15 sec

2 min 30 sec

30 sec to

1 min

5 sec to

15 sec

adaptor to eliminate battery concerns.

Do not remove the battery or disconnect the

• AC adaptor during interval recording. Doing so may damage recorded image data or result in data loss. You cannot change the recording mode while

• interval recording is enabled. Depending on lighting and shooting

• conditions, color and focus settings may not adjust automatically. In such cases, make adjustments manually. The digital zoom function, and BLACKFADE

• and WHITEFADE functions cannot be used while INTERVAL REC is enabled. Set the below values for REC FORMAT when

• setting INTERVAL REC. If the settings differ to the below, INTERVAL REC will be displayed in gray and disabled. REC FORMAT: PH 1080/24P When playing back a recorded video, set the

• playback format to 1080/24P. Photo shooting is disabled.

• Even if you have not met 24 frames when you

• stop recording, a 1 second video will be created.

Time stamp function

The date and time of recording can be recorded to video images. Select ON in the TIME STAMP item on the settings menu RECORD SETUP screen. When the TIME STAMP function is ON, R will be displayed in front of the date and time display in the viewfinder. In addition, the month display will change from a numerical value to an English name display.

The letter R display itself will not be recorded to

• the video. The size and position of the time and date

• characters recorded to the image will vary depending on the recording format. The size and position of the time stamp

• characters in external output displays may vary from the displays in the viewfinder and external input/output displays. The recorded time and date display will follow

• the settings made in the DATE/TIME item on the SW&DISP SETUP screen. If this item is set to OFF, the date and time will not be recorded as a time stamp. To avoid date and time displays overlapping

• when clips with time stamps recorded are played with this camera, please set the DATE/TIME item on the SW&DISP SETUP screen to OFF.

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Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)

LAST CLIP function

The most recently recorded clip can be deleted at the touch of a button by allocating the LAST CLIP function to any of the USER 1 - 3 buttons. Press the USER button allocated for the LAST CLIP function to display YES/NO on the screen. Select YES to delete the most recently recorded clip.

Select NO not to delete the clip.

• If the camera has been switched to PB mode or

• PHOTO mode, or the recording format has been changed since recording was completed, clips cannot be deleted even if the button is pressed. Clips also cannot be deleted if the power has been switched off and back on again. Clips cannot be deleted even if the button is

• pressed if the memory card has been removed and reinserted since recording was completed.

Adjusting the shutter speed

Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL

to select manual mode. (Page 5)

Press the SHUTTER button.

CAMERA mode

• SHUTTER ON is enabled after switching to MANUAL mode from AUTO mode. The shutter speed switches between the standard (OFF) shutter speed and the shutter speed you have selected with the SPEED SEL –/+ button each time you press the button.

PHOTO mode

• You cannot switch between SHUTTER ON/ OFF. It is always set to SHUTTER ON. The shutter speed appears at the left of the

• screen during SHUTTER ON.

With artificial lighting and especially fluorescent

• lights and mercury-vapor lamps, the luminance changes in synchronization with the power line frequency. When this frequency is 50 Hz, mutual interference will occur between the camerarecorder’s vertical sync frequency (approx. 60 Hz) and the lighting frequency (50 Hz). This means that the white balance may change periodically. Before shooting in areas with artificial lighting or adjusting the white balance, set the shutter speed as follows.

Progressive

mode

OFF (60i) 1/100 1/60 (OFF)

30P 1/50 (OFF) 1/60

24P

Shutter speed

50 Hz 60 Hz

1/50 (OFF) 1/60

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Press the SPEED SEL –/+ button to adjust

the shutter speed while in SHUTTER ON mode.

The shutter speed changes as per the following table.

As the shutter speed increases, camera

• sensitivity decreases. With auto iris control, as the shutter speed

• increases, the aperture widens and the focal length decreases. Because the focal time increases at slower

• shutter speeds, we recommend using a tripod.

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Adjusting the shutter speed (continued)

SYNCRO SCAN 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15

1/2000

1/30 1/60

1/1001/1201/2501/5001/1000

SYNCRO SCAN 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15

1/2000

1/30 1/50

1/601/1201/2501/5001/1000

SYNCRO SCAN 1/2 1/3 1/6 1/12

1/2000

1/24 1/50

1/601/1201/2501/5001/1000

1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/100 1/120 1/180

1/2000 1/1500 1/1000 1/750 1/500 1/350 1/250

CAMERA mode:

With the 1080/60i or 720/60P formats

OFF (1/60)

With the 1080/30P or 720/30P formats

OFF (1/50)

With the 1080/24P or 720/24P formats

OFF (1/50)

PHOTO mode:

Standard (1/60) * SHUTTER OFF

is not available in PHOTO mode.

Under fluorescent and other discharge tube lighting, horizontal bands may appear on the display.

• Adjusting the shutter speed in such cases may resolve the problem. When shooting subjects moving quickly across the screen, the image may be distorted. This is a result of

• the readout method of the pickup device (MOS sensor), and is not a malfunction. White, red, blue, and green spots may appear on the display when using slow shutter speeds. This is not

• a malfunction.

Synchro scan

Adjust the shutter speed to match the frequency of the television or computer monitor to minimize the horizontal noise that appears when shooting such subjects.

If SYNC is displayed in grey, it cannot be used

• with the current recording format. This function will only operate for preset values for each recording format. Valid setting values will appear to the right of the adjustment value. 10 80/60i, 720/60P:

1/60.0 to 1/250.0 sec

10 80/30P, 720/30P:

1/30.0 to 1/250.0 sec

10 80/24P, 720/24P:

1/24.0 to 1/250.0 sec

Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL

to select manual mode. (Page 5)

Press the FUNC/EXEC button to display the

Function Menu.

Select SYNC with the left or right button of

the cursor button, and press the ENTER button.

The shutter speed appears at the left of the

• screen.

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Adjust the shutter speed with the up or

down button of the cursor button, and press the ENTER button.

Press the FUNC/EXEC button and close the

Function Menu.

To activate a synchro scan setting, press the

• SPEED SEL –/+ button while set to SHUTTER ON mode, and switch to SYNCRO SCAN (Page 16). You can change the progressive mode in

• the setup menu with REC FORMAT in the RECORD SETUP screen. (Page 103)

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AUDIO IN

CH1

FRONT

REAR

CH2

Selecting audio input

The camera will record two-channel audio. Select from the built-in microphone, an external microphone, or any microphones or audio devices connected to the XLR CH1/CH2 terminal to record audio on the respective channels.

Setting/State Recording Channel

AUDIO IN

CH1 switch

FRONT FRONT Not connected Built-in microphone L-ch Built-in microphone R-ch

FRONT REAR Not connected Built-in microphone L-ch XLR CH2

REAR FRONT Not connected XLR CH1 Built-in microphone R-ch

FRONT FRONT Connected External microphone L-ch External microphone R-ch

FRONT REAR Connected External microphone L-ch XLR CH2

REAR FRONT Connected XLR CH1 External microphone R-ch

REAR REAR

With this setting, whether the external microphone is connected or not may not affect the recording

channel.

Using the built-in microphone / external microphone (3.5 mm stereo mini jack)

AUDIO IN

CH2 switch

External microphone CH1 CH2

–

XLR CH1 XLR CH2

Set the AUDIO IN CH1 switch to the FRONT position

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When an external microphone is not connected to the EXT MIC terminal, the built-in microphone records audio for the built-in microphone left channel (L-ch). When an external microphone is connected to the EXT MIC terminal, the external microphone records audio for the external microphone left channel (L-ch).

Set the AUDIO IN CH2 switch to the FRONT position

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When an external microphone is not connected to the EXT MIC terminal, the built-in microphone records audio for the built-in microphone right channel (R-ch). When an external microphone is connected to the EXT MIC terminal, the external microphone records audio for the external microphone right channel (R-ch).

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REAR

CH2

Using the external microphone or audio devices connected to the XLR input terminal

Adjust the input level for the internal or external microphone during shooting.

Connect the external microphone or an

audio device to the XLR CH1/CH2 terminal.

CH1

CH2

An external microphone or an audio device

Switch the connected audio input signal

using the input level select switch.

The battery will discharge faster when a

• phantom microphone is used. When connecting a device that does not

• support the + 48 V power supply, set the MIC + 48 V ON/OFF switch to OFF. Setting the switch to ON may cause the connected device to fail.

Set the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 switch to REAR.

Audio from the connected device is recorded.

Set the switch on the connected device to REAR.

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MIC + 48V ON/ OFF switch

LINE: Select when an audio device is

connected. The input level is 0 dB.

MIC: Select when an external microphone is

connected. The input level is -50 dB/

-60 dB. The setting can be changed for MIC GAIN1 or MIC GAIN2 in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen. (Page 104)

Set the input level select switch to + 48 V to

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

+ 48 V power is supplied to the XLR input

• terminal.

Input level select switch

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AUDIO LEVEL

CH1 CH2

AUDIO SELECT AUDIO IN

CH1

AUTO MAN

FRONT REAR

CH2

C H

Adjusting the audio recording level

The recording level of audio signals during recording can be adjusted.

Set the AUDIO SELECT switch to MAN.

AUTO: With the ALC (Auto Level Control)

function, the recording level is automatically adjusted when the audio input is excessively loud. The AUDIO LEVEL knob is disabled.

MAN: The ALC (Auto Level Control) function

is disabled. The audio recording level can be adjusted with the AUDIO LEVEL knob.

If excessive inputs are expected, use the

• AUTO mode.

If the indicated audio level meter is red, and

• then the audio has reached an excessive level with reference to the standard input level. Adjust the recording level with the AUDIO LEVEL knob.

Adjust the audio recording level with the

AUDIO LEVEL knob.

Adjust the audio recording level with the

• AUDIO LEVEL knob according to the audio level meter on the bottom of the viewfinder.

CH2 CH1

Using scene files

You can store various scene file setting items for different shooting conditions within a scene file. Different scene files can be saved separately for AVCHD mode and DV mode. By changing scene files, you can recall necessary settings. The following scene files are saved as the factory default settings.

Scene 1: Settings suited to standard shooting. Scene 2: Settings suited to shooting images with

modulated color hues and contrast.

Loading scene files

Set the POWER switch to ON.

(Page 30 of Vol.1)

The CAMERA lamp lights red.

•

Press the MENU button.

Select SCENE1 or SCENE2 for the FILE

SELECT item in the setting menu SCENE FILE screen, and then press the ENTER button.

Select LOAD for the LOAD/SAVE/INIT item in

the setting menu SCENE FILE screen, and then press the ENTER button.

Simply changing the scene file in FILE

• SELECT will not change the settings. Be sure to perform LOAD with LOAD/SAVE/INIT. As current setting values will be changed when you perform LOAD, be sure to save them if necessary.

Setting and saving scene files

You can set the items found in the setting menu SCENE FILE screen. (Page 101) You can save changed settings as SCENE1 or SCENE2.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

(Page 30 of Vol.1)

The CAMERA lamp lights red.

•

Press the MENU button.

Set the items found in the setting menu

SCENE FILE screen.

Select SCENE1 or SCENE2 for the FILE

SELECT item in the setting menu SCENE FILE screen, and then press the ENTER button.

Select SAVE for the LOAD/SAVE/INIT item in

the setting menu SCENE FILE screen, and then press the ENTER button.

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The settings stored on the scene file will be

• enabled.

Select YES and press the ENTER button

when the confirmation message appears.

SCENE1 LOADED TURN POWER OFF”

• appears on the screen. The SCENE1 setting is applied when you restart the camera.

Select YES and press the ENTER button

when the confirmation message appears.

The scene file selected in the FILE SELECT

• item will be overwritten. To cancel save, select NO and press the ENTER button. You cannot restore scene files that have

• been overwritten.

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Using scene files (continued)

Initializing scene files

You can return current setting values to their factory default settings.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

(Page 30 of Vol.1)

The CAMERA lamp lights red.

•

Press the MENU button.

Select SCENE1 or SCENE2 for the FILE

SELECT item in the setting menu SCENE FILE screen, and then press the ENTER button.

Select INIT for the LOAD/SAVE/INIT item in

the setting menu SCENE FILE screen, and then press the ENTER button.

Select YES and press the ENTER button

when the confirmation message appears.

The scene file selected in the FILE SELECT

• item will be initialized. “SCENE 1 (or SCENE2) LOADED TURN

• POWER OFF” appears on the screen. The default settings will be applied when you restart the camera.

Clip metadata

You can add the name of the videographer, shooting location, text memos and other information to the video data you have recorded on the SD Memory Card. This data is called the clip metadata. Display clip metadata with the META DATA PROP item (Page 105) in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen.

There are two kinds of clip metadata: the data that is recorded automatically during shooting, and the data in the metadata upload file created on the SD Memory Card which is loaded in the unit.

What the clip metadata consists of

You can set the items underlined below by loading the metadata upload file on the SD Memory Card. All other items are set automatically during shooting.

CLIP NAME:

This indicates the LOAD DATA (loaded data),

COUNT (counter value), and REC DATA (recorded data).

ACCESS:

This indicates the CREATOR (name of the person recording) and LAST UPDATE PERSON (the person who last updated the data).

SHOOT:

This indicates the SHOOTER (name of the videographer) and the PLACE NAME (name of location).

SCENARIO:

This indicates the PROGRAM NAME, SCENE NO. and TAKE NO.

NEWS 1:

This indicates the REPORTER (name of the reporter) and PURPOSE (purpose of data collection).

NEWS 2:

This indicates the OBJECT (target of data collection).

MEMO1:

This indicates the PERSON (name of the person who recorded the text memo).

MEMO2:

This indicates the TEXT (contents of memo).

If there is no information in the metadata upload

file, consecutive five-digit numbers will be applied to the clips in the order that they were recorded, with the first clip to be recorded being given the number 0. The USER CLIP NAME recording method is selectable. Please refer to the page

When SCENARIO is to be input, you must input

the PROGRAM NAME. You cannot input the SCENE NO. and TAKE NO. only.

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Only printable ASCII characters can be displayed by this unit. Due to the limitations imposed by this unit on the number of characters which can be displayed, not all the data can be displayed. (This does not mean that the data which is not displayed has been deleted.) Metadata can be produced with P2 Viewer Plus. P2 Viewer Plus can be downloaded from the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

Loading the metadata

You can perform any of the following operations. If necessary, make preparations prior to undertaking the operations.

Loading the metadata

Insert the SD Memory Card on which the

• metadata is recorded into the unit.

Selecting whether to record the metadata on the SD Memory Card Initializing the metadata inside the unit Displaying information on metadata inside the unit

Set the POWER switch to ON.

(Page 30 of Vol.1)

The CAMERA lamp lights red.

•

Press the MENU button.

Menu operation (Page 40 of Vol.1)

Select the setting menu RECORD SETUP,

and press the ENTER button.

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(Continued on the next page)

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Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording method

You can set the recording method for USER CLIP NAME by selecting the USER CLIP NAME item in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen and then pressing the ENTER button. The TYPE1 and TYPE2 options are available for selection.

USER CLIP NAME to be recorded

TYPE1 TYPE2

If clip metadata has been read in

If no clip metadata has been read in or if the setting for recording clip metadata has been turned off

The COUNT value is indicated as a four-digit

number. The COUNT value is incremented each time a new clip is captured if clip metadata has been read in and TYPE2 has been selected as the recording method. The COUNT value can be reset using the following procedure. Select YES for the CLIP COUNTER RST item in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen, and then press the ENTER button to reset the COUNT value to 1.

Uploaded data

Sequential 5digit number, in order of recording

Uploaded data + COUNT value

Sequential 5digit number, in order of recording

Using the Counter

Counter display

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

Press the COUNTER button.

Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows. (Page 92)

0 : 00. 00 (CAMERA mode only)

Counter value

CLIP 0 : 00 . 00 (CAMERA mode only)

Displayed when CLIP is selected in the

REC COUNTER item on the settings menu SW&DISP SETUP screen.

Values are automatically reset when

recording is started, and counter values are displayed for each individual clip.

TC 12 : 34 : 56 . 01

Time code value (Display time code frame

digits in 25 frames.)

UB 12 34 56 78

User information

No display

Data is not displayed.

Resetting the counter

Press the RESET button while the counter is displayed.

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AUDIO LEVEL

CH1 CH2

AUDIO SELECT AUDIO IN

CH1

AUTO MAN

FRONT REAR

CH2

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COUNTER RESET/ TC SET

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AUTO MAN

FRONT

REAR

CH2

AUTO

MANUAL

Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code

Recharging the built-in battery

The camera’s internal battery saves the date and time. When SET DATE AND TIME is displayed even when the date and time are set, it means that the charge of the internal battery is depleted. Do the following to recharge it. Reset the date and time when fully recharged.

Connect the AC adaptor. (Page 26 of Vol.1)

Leave the POWER switch at OFF.

•

Leave the camera-recorder like this for

about 4 hours.

The internal battery charges during this time.

• Check the time code and menu operations

• after recharging.

If the date and time are not memorized after recharging, the internal battery requires changing. Please consult the place of purchase.

Setting the time code

In the setup menus, RECORD SETUP screen, set the following time code related items. (Pages 103, 104)

TC MODE

•

TCG

•

TC PRESET

•

Select the TC PRESET item in the setting

menu RECORD SETUP screen, and then press the ENTER button.

Menu operation (Page 40 of Vol.1)

• Operations may also be performed

• using buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see “Description of parts (Remote control)”. (Page 23 of Vol.1)

Select YES and press the ENTER button.

Using the cursor button, select the item you

want to set with the left or right button, and set the numerical value with the up or down button.

Specifying the time code

Set TC PRESET so you can record a value of your choice as the initial setting for the time code to be used at the start of recording.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

(Page 30 of Vol.1)

You can reset the time code to zero by pressing RESET button.

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AUDIO LEVEL

CH1 CH2

AUDIO SELECT AUDIO IN

CH1

AUTO MAN

FRONT REAR

CH2

PHOTO MCR

DVAVCHD

AUDIO SELECT

COUNTER RESET/ TC SET

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CH1

AUTO MAN

FRONT

REAR

CH2

AUTO

MANUAL

Select ENTER and press the ENTER button

when all items have been set.

With this unit, the time code value is adjusted in accordance with the format and frame rate. For this reason, bear in mind that making a change in the format or frame rate may result in discontinuity from the last time code value of the previous recording.

Recording format Time code adjustment

1080/24P

720/24P

Adjustable in 4-frame

increments

Setting user information

Setting user information allows you to store 8-digit information in the hexadecimal format. User information is automatically saved in the memory and retained after you turn off the power.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

(Page 30 of Vol.1)

Select the UB PRESET item in the setting

menu RECORD SETUP screen, and then press the ENTER button.

Menu operation (Page 40 of Vol.1)

• Operations may also be performed

• using buttons on the remote control that correspond to those on the camera. For details, see “Description of parts (Remote control)”. (Page 23 of Vol.1)

Using the cursor button, select the item you

want to set with the left or right button, and set the numerical value with the up or down button.

You can reset the user information to nothing by pressing RESET button.

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Select ENTER and press the ENTER button

when all items have been set.

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Select YES and press the ENTER button.

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Operating SD Memory Cards

Formatting SD Memory Cards

Set the POWER switch to ON.

(Page 30 of Vol.1)

Press the MENU button.

Select YES for the CARD FORMAT item

in the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, and press the ENTER button.

Press the MENU button to close the menu

• display. Press the left button of the cursor button to

• return to the previous screen.

Select YES on the confirmation screen, and

press the ENTER button.

The SD Memory Card will be formatted.

•

Select EXIT and press the ENTER button.

When an SD Memory Card is formatted, all

• data (including clips recorded in DV mode) recorded on the card will be erased and will not be restorable. Save all important data to your computer.

SD Memory Card recording times

Total available recording times (approx.) when using SD/SDHC Memory Cards manufactured by Panasonic.

SD Memory Card

capacity

512 MB Approx. 2 min Approx. 3 min Approx. 4 min Approx. 10 min

1 GB Approx. 5 min Approx. 7 min Approx. 9 min Approx. 21 min 2 GB Approx. 10 min Approx. 15 min Approx. 20 min Approx. 45 min 4 GB Approx. 21 min Approx. 30 min Approx. 40 min Approx. 90 min 6 GB Approx. 33 min Approx. 45 min Approx. 60 min Approx. 135 min

8 GB Approx. 45 min Approx. 60 min Approx. 80 min Approx. 180 min 12 GB Approx. 65 min Approx. 90 min Approx. 120 min Approx. 270 min 16 GB Approx. 90 min Approx. 120 min Approx. 160 min Approx. 360 min 32 GB Approx. 180 min Approx. 240 min Approx. 320 min Approx. 720 min

Use an SD memory class of SD speed class 4 or above when recording on PH mode or HA mode.

Recording cannot be completed on SD Memory Cards of lower speed classes.

This is the highest quality mode of this camera.

We recommend using an SD memory card of SD speed class 2 or above when recording in HG mode or

(Highest quality mode

1920 × 1080 pixels or

1280 × 720 pixels)

(High quality mode/ 1920 × 1080 pixels)

HE mode.

This camera uses the VBR recording system. “VBR” stands for Variable Bit Rate, and it refers to a system in

• which the bit rate (volume of data per given time period) varies automatically depending on the subject which is being shot. This means that the recording times will be shorter when fast-moving subjects have been recorded. Times displayed include time needed for processing, etc. – actual available recording times will be

• slightly shorter. The camera is capable of continuous recording for a maximum of 12 hours.

• Repeatedly recording or deleting images over and over again may reduce the recording time on the SD

• Memory Card. In such cases, format the SD Memory Card using the camera. When a card is formatted, all of its recorded data will be erased, and it will not be subsequently possible to restore this data. Save any valuable data on your PC prior to formatting.

AVCHD mode

(Standard quality mode/

1920 × 1080 pixels)

(Long duration mode/

1440 × 1080 pixels)

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Dividing clips recorded onto SD Memory Cards

When the recorded memory of a single clip exceeds 4 GB when using a SDHC Memory Card of 8 GB or more with this camera, it will automatically be saved as a separate clip. Saved data can be used as a single clip when operating the thumbnail function of this camera. Clips will be treated separately when operated on non-linear editing software or computers.

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Operating SD Memory Cards (continued)

Removing SD Memory Card

Slide the card cover upwards to open.

Make sure that the SD Memory Card

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ACCESS lamp is not flashing orange before opening the cover.

Press the center of the SD Memory Card so

that it pops out slightly, and pull the card straight outwards.

SD Memory Card access lamp

•

Do not remove the SD Memory Card or switch off the power in the following circumstances. Doing so may damage your SD Memory Card.

While the SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp is flashing orange after inserting an SD Memory Card.

2) While the SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp is flashing during recording, recording finalization, and other operations.

Protecting SD Memory Cards

Move the write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card to the “LOCK” position to prevent recorded contents being accidentally erased from the card.

Write-protect

switch

Repairing SD Memory Cards

Never remove the SD Memory Card or disconnect the battery or DC cable while the SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp is flashing, as doing so may damage the SD Memory Card. In the event the SD Memory Card is removed while the SD Memory Card access lamp is flashing, or the battery or DC cable is disconnected during a recording or recording finalization process, a repair verification screen will appear the next time the power is turned on to allow errors to be repaired.

Select YES to begin repairing. When repairing is complete, “REPAIR FINISHED” will be displayed, and the camera will switch to the recording paused screen. Select NO to switch directly to the recording paused screen without repairing.

Memory cards cannot be repaired with the camera

• if NO is selected, but can still be repaired by using the AVCCAM Restorer* contents repair software. An SD Memory Card on which an error occurred

• can be repaired by using either the camera that was used for the shooting, or the AVCCAM Restorer contents repair software. A repair confirmation message may be displayed

• after inserting an SD Memory Card which has no error, but repair will not be performed even when YES or NO is selected. Repair may take up to 20 minutes or so depending

• on the places where the errors occurred on the card. Use a battery with an adequate charge or the AC adaptor.

• If the repair operation has failed, “SYSTEM

• ERROR TURN POWER OFF” will be displayed. In this case, please use the AVCCAM Restorer contents repair software. Depending on the status of the data, it may not be possible to restore all data completely. In this case, it will no longer be possible to play back the clips that were recorded before the SD Memory Card was ejected or the power was turned off. Clips with a total recording time of less than 10

• seconds may not be able to be repaired. Shot marks added during recording cannot be repaired.

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ROM. For details on how to install it, refer to install.txt. For details on how to use it, read the operating instructions (PDF file).

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