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Operating Instructions
E
GC
4K Video Camera
Model No. HC-X1
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for fut ure use.
DVQP1176ZA
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Information for Your Safety
For the AC mains plug of three pins
∫ Caution for AC mains lead
For your safety, please read the following text
carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three
pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please
ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of
5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì
on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you
must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is
replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be
used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased
from your local dealer.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
≥ Use only the recommended accessories.
≥ Do not remove covers.
≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the
type of AC mains plug (figures A and B).
Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the
instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains
plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the
fuse cover.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥ Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space.
Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
≥ Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and
similar items.
≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.
The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the mains plug can be
unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.
This unit is intended for use in moderate climates. (HC-X1E)
This unit is intended for use in moderate and tropical climates. (HC-X1GC)
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∫ Concerning the battery
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC or incinerate.
CAUTION
≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
≥ When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
For Europe only
∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility
This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.
∫ Product identification marking
Product Location
4K Video Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
AC adaptor Bottom
∫ Disposal of Old Equipment and
Batteries
Only for European Union and
countries with recycling
systems
These symbols on the
products, packaging, and/
or accompanying
documents mean that
used electrical and
electronic products and
batteries must not be
mixed with general
household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling of old products and used
batteries, please take them to applicable
collection points in accordance with your
national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will
help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment.
For more information about collection and
recycling, please contact your local
municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
Note for the battery
symbol (bottom symbol):
This symbol might be used
in combination with a
chemical symbol. In this
case it complies with the
requirement set by the
Directive for the chemical involved.
AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
AEEE Complies with Directive of Turkey.
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Note regarding the Power Management
function specified under COMMISSION
REGULATION (EC) No 1275/2008
implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council.
This device is designed and manufactured for
use at a broadcasting station and/or in a similar
environment.
This device is not equipped with a Power
Management function or the Power
Management function is set to OFF as it will
prevent the device from fulfilling its intended
purpose for the reasons below.
1. If the device is a Studio Camera, a Weather
Camera, a Mixer or other processor:
A Power Management function may
cause the device to suddenly stop
during recording or while On Air.
2. If the device is a Studio Monitor:
A Power Management function may
cause video for the confirmation of
whether a signal is normal, or whether
the signal has been lost, to be unviewable.
3. If the device is a Camera Recorder:
A professional camera recorder must be
able to start quickly at any time, but a
Power Management function will cause
an increase in the time taken to resume
from Stand-by mode.
∫ Cautions for use
About this unit
The unit and the SD card become warm
during use. This is not a malfunction.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from
electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the
pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because
doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and/or sound.
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by
microprocessors may adversely affect this
unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
≥ If this unit is adversely affected by
electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor.
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters
or high-voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/
or sound may be adversely affected.
About connecting to a PC
≥ A USB 3.0 cable is not supplied with this unit.
Use a commercially-available doubleshielded USB 3.0 cable with a ferrite core.
If possible, we recommend using a cable with
a length of 1.5 m or less.
About using a headphone
≥
Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
≥ Listening at full volume for long periods may
damage the user ’s ears.
Make sure to use the supplied cords and
cables. If you use optional accessories, use the
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the unit.
≥
If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body
may be marred and the surface finish may peel off.
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long time.
When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty
place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine
dust get into the body and terminals of the unit.
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
≥
Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care should
be taken when inserting and removing a card.)
≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off
the water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe
the unit again with a dry cloth.
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When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it.
≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s casing,
causing it to malfunction.
≥ When carrying this unit, please hold the
handle, hand strap or shoulder strap firmly
and treat it with care.
Cleaning
≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull the
AC cable from the AC outlet, and then wipe
the unit with a soft, dry cloth.
≥
If the unit is very dirty, dip a cloth in water and
squeeze firmly, and then wipe the unit with the
damp cloth. Next, dry the unit with a dry cloth.
≥ Use of benzine, paint thinner, alcohol, or
dishwashing liquid may alter the camera body
or peel the surface finish. Do not use these
solvents.
≥ When using a chemical dust cloth, follow the
instructions that came with the cloth.
When you are not going to use the unit for
an extended time
≥ When storing the unit, it is recommended that
you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.
Do not lift up this unit by the handle with the
tripod still attached
≥ When the tripod is attached, its weight will
also affect the unit’s handle, possibly causing
the handle to break and hurting the user.
≥ To carry the unit while the tripod is attached,
take hold of the tripod.
Do not swing the unit around, shake it by, or
allow it hang from the handle
≥ Do not jar, swing, or shake the unit by its
handle. Any strong jolt to the handle may
damage the unit or result in personal injury.
Do not allow the cord to drag on the ground
or pull a connected cord along the passage
≥
The cord will be damaged, causing fire or
electrical shock, when the cord gets caught by
the feet, excite will also cause personal injury.
When this unit is turned on, do not use it in direct
contact with the skin for a long period of time.
≥ When using this unit for a long period of time,
use a support such as a tripod. Low
temperature burns may result if any high
temperature part of this unit or hot air from
the ventilation openings on the front side of
the hand strap of this unit is in direct contact
with the skin for a long period of time.
About the battery
The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity
and temperature and the effect increases the
more the temperature rises or falls. In cold
areas, the full charge indication may not appear
or the low battery indication may appear about
5 minutes after starting use. At high
temperatures, the protection function may be
triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute amount
of current continues to flow even if the unit is
off. Keeping the unit in this state may result in
over discharge of the battery. This may result
in you not being able to use the battery even
after it is charged.
≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag
so metal does not come into contact with the
terminals.
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool place
free from humidity, with as constant
temperature as possible. (Recommended
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended
humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)
≥
Extremely high temperatures or low
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature,
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the
terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
≥ To store the battery for a long period of time,
we recommend you charge it once every year
and store it again after you have completely
used up the charged capacity.
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the battery
terminals should be removed.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for
recording.
≥ Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4
times the period you are planning to record
for. Cold places such as a ski resort can
shorten recording time.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to
see if the terminals are damaged.
≥ When this unit or battery charger is attached
with the terminal part in a deformed state, this
unit or battery charger may be damaged.
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Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may
result in an explosion.
If the operating time is very short even after
the battery has been recharged, the battery
has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.
About the AC adaptor/battery
charger
≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely
high or extremely low, charging may take time
or the battery may not be charged.
≥ If the CHARGE indicators keeps flashing in
orange, make sure that the terminals of the
battery or the battery charger are not
exposed to dirt, foreign objects or dust, then
reconnect them properly.
Disconnect the AC cable from the AC outlet
when you remove dirt, foreign objects or dust
on the terminals of the battery or the battery
charger.
≥ If the battery’s temperature is excessively
high or excessively low, the CHARGE
indicators will blink orange. Charging will start
automatically when the battery reaches an
acceptable temperature for charging.
≥
If the CHARGE indicators blinks orange when
the battery’s temperature is normal, the battery
or the battery charger may be malfunctioning.
In such cases, contact your dealer.
≥ If you use the AC adaptor or battery charger
near a radio, radio reception may be
disturbed. Keep the AC adaptor or battery
charger 1 m or more away from the radio.
≥
When using the AC adaptor or battery charger, it may
generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
≥
After use, be sure to disconnect the AC cable from
the AC outlet. (If you leave this unit connected, the
AC adaptor will consume approximately 0.1 W.)
≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC
adaptor, battery charger and battery clean.
≥
Install the device near an AC outlet so that
the power disconnection device (AC mains
plug) can be accessed easily by hand.
About the SD card
When disposing of or giving away the SD
card, note that:
≥
Formatting and deletion of this unit or computer
only changes the file management information and
does not completely delete the data in the SD card.
≥ It is recommended that the main SD card is
either physically destroyed or the SD card is
physically formatted using this unit when
disposing of or giving away the SD card.
≥
To physically format, connect this unit to the AC
adaptor, select [OTHER FUNCTION]
[FORMAT MEDIA]
CARD 2] from the menu, and touch [YES].
Press and hold recording start/stop button in the
following screen for three seconds. Screen to
delete the SD card data is displayed, so select
[YES] and follow the instruction on the screen.
≥ The customer is responsible for the
management of the data in the SD card.
#
[SD CARD 1] or [SD
#
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LCD monitor/viewfinder
≥ When the LCD screen is dirty or
condensation has occurred, please wipe it
using a soft cloth such as a lens cloth.
≥ Do not touch the LCD monitor with your finger
nails, or rub or press with strong force.
≥ It may become hard to see or hard to
recognize the touch when the LCD protection
sheet is affixed.
≥ When the unit has become very cold, for
example due to storage in a cold area, its
LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual
immediately after the unit is turned on. The
normal brightness will be restored when the
unit’s internal temperature rises.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD Monitor
screen. The result is more than 99.99%
effective dots with a mere 0.01% of the dots
inactive or always lit. However, this is not a
malfunction and does not affect the recorded
picture.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the viewfinder screen.
The result is more than 99.99% effective
dots with a mere 0.01% of the dots inactive
or always lit. However, this is not a
malfunction and does not affect the recorded
picture.
About personal information
When this unit is connected to iPad, the SSID,
Password, and other personal information will
be included in this unit.
Setting a [NETWORK SETUP PASSWORD] is
recommended to protect personal information.
(l 200)
Disclaimer
≥ Information including personal information
may be altered or vanish due to erroneous
operation, effect of static electricity, accident,
malfunction, repair, or other handlings.
Please note in advance that Panasonic is not
liable in any way for any direct or indirect
damage from the alteration or vanishing of
information or personal information.
When requesting a repair, transferring to
another party, or disposing.
≥
After making a copy of personal information,
always delete information such as personal
information and wireless LAN connection
settings that you have saved within this unit with
[NETWORK INITIAL SETTING]/[INITIAL SET].
(
l
198, 199)
≥ Remove the Memory Card from this unit
when requesting a repair.
≥ Settings may return to factory default when
this unit is repaired.
≥
Please contact the deal er where you
purchased this unit or Panasonic if above
operations are not possible due to malfunction.
When transferring to another party, or
disposing of the Memory Card, please refer
to “When disposing of or giving away the
SD card, note that:”. (l 6)
∫ 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.
(
l 42, 160
)
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≥ 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
®
Digital.
∫ Regarding system frequencies
You can change the system frequency
(59.94 Hz/50.00 Hz) for this unit by using the
menu. ([SYSTEM FREQ]: l 160, 197)
≥ 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 adapter and leave the
unit like that for about one hour. When the unit
becomes accustomed to the surrounding
temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally.
∫ 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 29 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
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Contents
Information for Your Safety ......................... 2
Accessories ................................................. 11
Optional accessories .................................. 12
Preparation
What you can do with this unit ..................13
Recording to the SD card ...................... 13
Linking to external devices ....................13
Remote operations with an iPad ............ 15
Names and Functions of Main Parts .........16
Power supply ...............................................23
Charging the battery .............................. 23
Inserting/removing the battery ............... 25
Charging and recording time ................. 26
Connecting to the AC outlet ................... 28
Preparation of SD cards ............................. 29
Cards that you can use with this unit ..... 29
Inserting/removing an SD card ..............30
Turning the unit on/off ................................ 31
Selecting a mode ........................................ 31
Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder ............ 32
Setting how to turn on/off the LCD
monitor and Viewfinder .......................... 32
Using the LCD monitor ..........................33
How to use the touch screen ................. 34
LCD monitor adjustment ........................ 35
Viewfinder adjustment ........................... 36
Recording yourself ................................. 37
Setting date and time ..................................38
Using the menu screen .............................. 40
Recording
Before recording ......................................... 41
Selecting a media to record ....................... 41
Formatting media ................................... 42
Recording motion picture ..........................42
Switching between Auto and
Manual Mode ............................................... 44
Adjusting the Picture Quality .....................46
Using the zoom ...........................................48
Image Stabilizer Function .......................... 50
Focus ........................................................... 52
One Push AF ......................................... 55
Push AF ................................................. 56
Focus Assist .......................................... 56
Manual Focus Assist ............................. 59
Focus Transition .................................... 60
White Balance ..............................................63
Iris/Gain adjustment ....................................67
Iris adjustment ........................................67
Gain adjustment .....................................69
Manual shutter speed .................................71
Audio Input ..................................................74
Switching Audio Input ............................74
Adjusting the audio input level ...............76
Counter display ...........................................78
Setting the Time Code ........................... 78
Setting the User Information ..................80
Setting the Recording Counter ............... 81
USER button ................................................82
Setting the USER button ........................82
Using the USER button ..........................83
Functions of the USER button ...............84
Useful functions ........................................106
Color Bar Screen .................................106
ND filter ................................................107
Switching the screen indications/
mode information display .....................108
Using Operation Icons ..............................109
Using of jog dial ........................................110
Playback
Motion picture/Still picture playback ......113
Motion picture playback using
operation icon ......................................117
Useful functions ........................................118
Creating still picture from motion
picture .................................................. 118
Repeat Playback ..................................119
Resuming the previous playback .........119
Playing back scenes or still pictures
by date ................................................. 119
Editing
Deleting scenes/still pictures ...................121
Protecting scenes/still pictures .............122
Copying between SD cards ......................123
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Linking to external devices
Display
Connecting Headphones, a Remote
Control or an External Monitor ................125
Headphones ........................................ 125
Remote control .................................... 125
External monitor .................................. 126
Setting the external output
resolution ............................................. 128
Connecting to a PC
(File transfer/nonlinear editing) ...............132
Operating environment
(mass storage) ..................................... 132
Connecting to a PC ............................. 133
About the PC display ........................... 134
Copying/playing back with an external
media device ............................................. 136
Preparing for copying/playing back ..... 136
Copy once ........................................... 139
Copy selected files .............................. 139
Playing back the External Media .........140
Using an iPad as a Remote Control
(AG ROP application) ............................... 141
Before connection ................................ 142
Connecting this unit and an iPad ......... 146
Operations during AG ROP
application connection ......................... 150
Menu
Using the Menu ......................................... 151
Scene file ............................................. 151
System mode ....................................... 160
User switch .......................................... 167
Switch setting ...................................... 168
Auto switch setting ............................... 175
Recording Setup .................................. 177
Audio Setup ......................................... 186
Output Setup ....................................... 188
Display setting ..................................... 191
Other Functions ................................... 196
Network Setup ..................................... 199
Maintenance ........................................ 200
Video Setup ......................................... 201
Picture Setup ....................................... 202
Copy .................................................... 202
Indications .................................................203
Messages ...................................................206
Warning Indications ..................................212
Others
Troubleshooting ........................................215
About recovery .....................................219
About copyright ........................................220
Recording functions that cannot be
used simultaneously .................................222
Recording modes/approximate
recordable time .........................................223
Approximate number of recordable
pictures ......................................................225
Specification ..............................................226
For United Kingdom and Ireland customers
∫
Sales and Support Information
Customer Communications Centre
≥
For customers within the UK: 0344 844 3899
≥ For customers within lreland: 01 289 8333
≥ Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(Excluding public holidays).
≥ For further support on your product, please
visit our website:
www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
≥
Order accessory and consumable items for
your product with ease and confidence by
phoning our Customer Communications Centre
Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(Excluding public holidays).
≥
Or go on line through our Internet Accessory
ordering application at www.pas-europe.com
≥
Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥
All enquiries transactions and distribution
facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK.
≥ It couldn’t be simpler!
≥
Also available through our Internet is direct
shopping for a wide range of finished products.
Take a browse on our website for further details.
.
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of November 2016. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack
AG-VBR59
Battery charger
AG-BRD50
AC adaptor
SAE0011
*1
SYA0021
Microphone holder (l 22)
VYC1146
INPUT terminal cap
*2
(2 caps)
VJF1468
Eye cup (l 21)
SYA0048
AC cable
(HC-X1E)
AK2CT2YY00095
BK2CQ2YY00117
(HC-X1GC)
AK2CT2YY00095
≥ In Saudi Arabia, always use
A.
BK2CQ2YY00117
CK2CJ2YY00052
Microphone holder
mounting screws (l 22)
VYC1144
12 mm length
(2 screws)
Lens hood
SYK1585
*1 The AG-BRD50 is available for purchase
*2 The INPUT terminal caps are supplied
*3 The lens hood is attached to this unit at
*3
as an optional accessory package
containing a battery charger, AC adaptor,
and AC cable.
Individual battery chargers are sold under
the model number SAB0002. Contact your
dealer to purchase them.
with the microphone holder.
the time of purchase.
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Optional accessories
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Product numbers correct as of November 2016. These may be subject to change.
Unidirectional microphone (AG-MC200G)
Battery pack (VW-VBD58/AG-VBR59/AG-VBR89/AG-VBR118)
Battery charger (AG-B23/AG-BRD50*)
LED video light (VW-LED1)
* The AG-BRD50 is available for purchase as an optional accessory package containing a battery
charger, AC adaptor, and AC cable.
Individual battery chargers are sold under the model number SAB0002. Contact your dealer to
purchase them.
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Preparation
What you can do with this unit
Recording to the SD card
It is possible to record motion pictures and still pictures to the SD card using a variety of recording
functions.
≥ 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.
A SD card*
B USB 3.0 (Device mode)*
C PC
*1 SD cards are optional and not supplied with this unit.
*2 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 or less.
1
2
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USB Host Mode
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://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This Site is English only)
A USB 3.0 (Host mode)
B External media device (commercially-available)
Connecting to an external monitor
Connect an external monitor to output images.
A AV c able *
B HDMI cable*
*1 Use a commercially-available AV cable
*2 Use a commercially-available High Speed HDMI cable.
If possible, we recommend using a cable with a length of 3 m or less.
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.
1
2
C External monitor
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Remote operations with an iPad
Attaching a wireless module that support this unit (l 142) to the USB HOST terminal of this unit
allows you to connect to a wireless LAN network. You can perform the following operations by
connecting this unit and an iPad on which the AG ROP application is installed:
≥ Checking the camera status
≥ Checking the thumbnail images of recorded scenes
≥ Playing back scenes recorded as sub recordings with [DUAL CODEC REC] set to [FHD 8Mbps]
≥ Controlling the camera remotely (recording control and Time Code/User Information operations)
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Preparation
4
7
6
9
8
10
11
12
14
17
18
19
16
24
21
20
22
5
2
3
15
1
13
23
25
Names and Functions of Main Parts
1 USB HOST terminal (l 136, 141)
2 USB DEVICE terminal (l 133)
3 HDMI OUT connector [HDMI] (l 126)
4 Handle
5 Lens hood release button (l 20)
6 Audio input terminal 1 (XLR 3 pin)
[AUDIO INPUT1] (l 22, 74)
7 Microphone holder attachment part
(l 22)
8 Lens hood (l 20)
9 Status indicator (l 31)
10 Power switch (l 31)
11 Recording start/stop button (l 42)
12 Cable holder
≥ Secures an HDMI cable.
13 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 41)
14 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 28)
≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the
supplied one.
15 Camera remote terminal [CAM
REMOTE] (l 125)
≥ FOCUS IRIS terminal (3.5 mm diameter mini
jack)
≥ ZOOM S/S terminal (2.5 mm diameter super
mini jack)
16 Headphone terminal [ ] (l 112, 125)
17 VIDEO OUT terminal (l 126)
18 AUDIO OUT CH1 terminal (l 12
19 AUDIO OUT CH2 terminal (l 126)
20 Microphone cable clamper (l 22)
21 Speaker
22 Shoulder strap fixture
23 Inlet (cooling fan) (l 41)
24 Hand strap (l 21)
25 Audio input terminal 2 (XLR 3 pin)
[AUDIO INPUT2] (l 22, 74)
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28
29
30
37 3938
26
31
32
33
34
35
36
4342 44 45 46 47
27
40 41
49
48
26 Tripod receptacle
≥ 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.
≥ Attaching a tripod with a screw length of
5.5 mm or more may damage the unit.
27 Eyepiece corrector lever (l 36)
28 ND filter switch [ND FILTER] (l 107)
29 Focus Auto/Manual/¶ switch
[FOCUS A/M/¶] (l 52)
30 Iris button [IRIS] (l 67)
31 FOCUS ASSIST button (l 56)
32 User 1 button [USER1] (l 83)
33 User 2 button [USER2] (l 83)
34 User 3 button [USER3] (l 83)
35 Display/Mode check button [DISP/
MODE CHK] (l 83, 108)
36 PUSH AUTO button (l 52)
37 Focus ring (l 52)
38 Zoom ring (l 48)
39 Iris ring (l 67)
40 User 6 button [O.I.S.] (l 50, 83)
41 User 7 button [LCD/EVF] (l 32, 83)
42 Gain button [GAIN] (l 69)
43 White Balance button [WHITE BAL]
(l 63)
44 J
og dial [SEL/PUSH SET] (l 63, 69, 71,
110, 115 )
45 Menu button [MENU] (l 40)
46 Shutter speed button [SHUTTER] (l 71)
47 Auto/Manual switch [AUTO/MANU]
(l 44)
48 User 4 button [WFM] (l 83, 95)
49 User 5 button [ZEBRA] (l 83, 97)
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50
59
58
61 62 656360
5251
5453
64
66
68
67
71
70
73
74
69
72
50 SD Card slot cover (l 30)
51 Access lamp (card 1) (l 30)
52 Card slot 1 (l 30)
53 Access lamp (card 2) (l 30)
54 Card slot 2 (l 30)
55 INPUT1 / INPUT2 switches (l 74)
56 CH1 SELECT/CH2 SELECT switches
(l 74)
57 AUDIO LEVEL CH1/AUDIO LEVEL CH2
knobs (l 76)
58 LCD monitor extract part (l 33)
59 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (l 34)
60 Lens cover open/close lever (l 20)
61 Recording lamp (Rear) (l 196)
62 Shoulder strap fixture
63 Eye cup mount (l 21)
64 Eye sensor (l 37)
65 Viewfinder (l 36)
66 Eye cup (l 21)
67 Battery release button [PUSH] (l 25)
68 Battery holder (l 25)
69 Built-in microphone
70 Recording lamp (Front) (l 196)
71 Le
ns cover (l 20)
72 Exhaust opening (cooling fan) (l 41)
73 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
74 User 9 button [AWB] (l 63
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81 82 83 84
75 76 77 78 79 80
85
75 Accessory shoe
76 Sub zoom lever (l 48, 174)
≥ This lever functions in the same manner as
the zoom lever.
≥ The zoom speed is controlled with this lever
in a way different from the way it is controlled
with the zoom lever. (l 49)
77 Zoom lever [T/W] (l 48) (In Recording
Mode)
Volume lever [rVOLs] (l 115)/
Thumbnail display switch [ / ]
(l 115) (In Playback Mode)
78 User 8 button [REC CHECK] (l 83, 88)
79 Focal plane index [ ]
≥ Indicates the focal plane of the MOS sensor.
80 Handle mounting hole
(Size of the mounting hole)
j 1/4-20UNCk2
j 3/8-16UNCk2
81 Thumbnail button [THUMBNAIL] (l 31)
82 Counter button [COUNTER] (l 78)
83 Counter reset button [RESET] (l 80)
84 Color Bar Screen button [BARS] (l 106)
85 Sub recording start/stop button (l 174)
≥ This button functions in the same manner as
the recording start/stop button.
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∫ Attaching/detaching the lens hood
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.
A Lens hood release button
(How to attach the lens hood)
B Mounting mark
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.
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 forward, and fasten the buckle B
again.
1 Open the buckle.
2 Pull the end of the belt.
∫ 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.
A Mounting marks
B Notch
C Protrusion
≥ Push the eye cup in until it reaches the mounting mark. (D)
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∫ Attaching the front microphone
≥ The microphone holder is set up so that a 21 mm 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.
A Microphone holder attachment part
B Microphone holder
C Microphone holder mounting screws
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, INPUT terminal cap out of
reach of children to prevent swallowing.
D AUDIO INPUT1 terminal (XLR 3 pin)
E Microphone cable clamper
F Microphone holder screw
G External microphone (optional)
∫ Attaching the INPUT terminal cap
Attach the INPUT terminal cap while the AUDIO INPUT1, 2 terminals (XLR 3 pin) are not used.
A INPUT terminal cap
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Preparation
Power supply
∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit (as of November
2016)
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBD58/AG-VBR59/AG-VBR89/AG-VBR118.
≥ The AG-VBR59/AG-VBR89/AG-VBR118 supports quick charging.
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.
Charging the battery
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. (The
battery temperature should also be the same.)
∫ About the Battery Charger
This unit can charge two battery packs simultaneously and supports quickcharging batteries.
CHARGE indicators [CHARGE 1/CHARGE 2]
Indicate the charge status as follows.
Indicator Charge status
Quick charging is in
progress. (Battery
charging time: l 26)
Normal charging is in
progress.
Charging has stopped due
to an error. (l 6)
Charging is complete, or a
battery pack is not
inserted.
A DC IN 12 V connector
B CHARGE indicators
[CHARGE 1/CHARGE 2
Lit green
Lit orange
Blinking orange
Off
DC IN 12 V connector [ ]
Connects to the DC plug of the AC adaptor.
]
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∫ Charging the battery
1 Connect the DC plug of the AC
adaptor to the DC IN 12 V
connector of battery charger.
2 Connect the AC mains lead to the
AC adaptor.
≥ Perform step 2 first, and then step 3. Insert
the AC mains lead all the way in until it stops.
3 Insert the battery into the battery
charger.
≥ Slide the battery horizontally into the battery
charger along the “ ” mark.
≥ The corresponding CHARGE indicator lights
and charging starts.
≥ The CHARGE indicator turns off when
charging is complete. Slide the battery to
remove it.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 26).
≥ 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.
≥ After the battery is inserted, it may take some time for it to be detected and the CHARGE indicator
to light. If the CHARGE indicator does not light after 10 seconds, insert the battery again.
≥ If two batteries that support quick charging are inserted, priority will be given to the battery
inserted in the CHARGE 1 slot, and the battery inserted in the CHARGE 2 slot will be charged in
normal-charge mode. When charging on the CHARGE 1 slot progresses to a certain point,
charging on the CHARGE 2 slot will automatically switch to quick-charge mode.
In addition, the charge indicator (LED lamps) on the battery inserted in the CHARGE 2 slot may
turn off depending on the charge status of the battery.
≥ The battery charger determines the state of the battery first to perform optimal charging. It will, as
a result, take about 20 seconds for charging to start after the CHARGE indicator on the battery
charger lights. When charging starts, the charge indicator (LED lamps) on a battery that supports
quick charging will flash. If you remove and reinsert a battery or swap batteries while charging is
in progress on both the CHARGE 1 and CHARGE 2 slots, charging for both batteries will stop
temporarily, and the battery charger will determine the state of the batteries again before
restarting. Therefore, it will take about 20 seconds to restart charging.
≥ Insert the battery that you want charged first in the CHARGE 1 slot.
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Inserting/removing the battery
Install the battery by inserting it in the
direction shown in the figure.
≥ Insert the battery 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 31)
While pressing the battery release button, remove
the battery.
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Charging and recording time
Charging/Recording time
Battery model
number
Supplied battery/
AG-VBR59
(optional)
AG-VBR89
(optional)
AG-VBR118
(optional)
VW-VBD58
(optional)
≥ The above charging times apply when the supplied battery charger is used.
≥ The times given apply when the ambient operating temperature is 25 oC 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.
≥ The optional battery charger AG-B23 (DE-A88) can be used to charge the battery but charging
will take longer.
Voltage/Capacity
(minimum)
7.28 V/5900 mAh 3 h 20 min
7.28 V/8850 mAh 4 h
7.28 V/11800 mAh 4 h 40 min
7.2 V/5800 mAh 5 h 20 min
Charging
time
System
Frequency setting
(l 160)
59.94 Hz 3 h 25 min
50.00 Hz 3 h 35 min
59.94 Hz 5 h 10 min
50.00 Hz 5 h 30 min
59.94 Hz 6 h 50 min
50.00 Hz 7 h 15 min
59.94 Hz 3 h 20 min
50.00 Hz 3 h 35 min
recordable time
Continuously
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Checking the remaining power of the battery
ヤラユヤレ
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 AG-VBR59.
∫ 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 194)
[DISP SETUP] # [CARD & BATTERY]
∫ Checking the remaining power using the battery
If you press the CHECK button when charging is not in progress, the indicator (LED lamps) will light
in green so that you can check the remaining power of the battery.
テ
ヤラユヤレ
パ
ヒパパ
A CHECK button
B
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 indicator
An approximate guide of the charging progress is indicated by the flashing position of the LED
lamps when charging is in progress. The LED lamps turn off when charging is complete.
:Flashing in green/ :Lit in green/ :Off
LED lamp status
When checking the
remaining power
During charging
Remaining power of the battery /
Charging progress
0% to 25%
25% to 50%
50% to 75%
75% to 100%
≥ The display of the indicator is an approximate guide. 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 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
disconnecting the AC adaptor. (l 31)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ 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.
≥ This unit consumes a small amount of power even when turned off. When leaving the product
unused for a long time, disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC outlet for power saving.
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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 November 2016.
≥ 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
≥ 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 160) and [REC FORMAT] (l 161), 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.
Recording modes
MOV/MP4
I UHS Speed Class3 standard SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards.
Recording function
or
Recording format
VFR Mode,
Super Slow
Recording,
100 Mbps or more
50 Mbps
Speed Class ratings Label examples
UHS Speed Class3*
UHS Speed Class1 or
more
Class10 or more
AVCHD All Class4 or more
* If you select [UHD 2160/59.94p 150M] or [UHD 2160/50.00p 150M], you will need an SDXC
Memory Card with a capacity of at least 64 GB that supports UHS Speed Class3.
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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 ca rd. (l 42) 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 6)
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Preparation
ON
OFF
Turning the unit on/off
Set the power switch to ON while pressing the lock release button B to turn on
the unit.
To turn off the unit
Set the power switch to OFF while
pressing the lock release button.
The status indicator goes off.
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 197)
Preparation
Selecting a mode
Press the THUMBNAIL button to change the mode to Recording Mode or
Playback Mode.
Recording Mode (l 42) The recording screen is displayed. You can record motion
Playback Mode (l 113) 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.
back motion pictures and still pictures.
A THUMBNAIL button
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Preparation
Using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder
Setting how to turn on/off the LCD monitor and Viewfinder
Select the menu. (l 40)
MENU
: [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
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.
∫ 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.
≥ This function is registered to the USER7 button by default.
≥ Please refer to page 82 for details about setting the USER button.
When the recording screen is displayed, press the USER button to which [LCD/
EVF OUTPUT] is registered.
≥ Switches the setting each time the button is pressed.
[AUTO]
≥ The setting is also applied to the [LCD/EVF OUTPUT] menu setting.
≥ If you wear certain types of glasses or hold the camera in certain ways, or when the eyepiece
≥ If the eye sensor does not work correctly, adjust the [EYE SENSOR] setting. (l 37)
≥ You can turn on/off the viewfinder by registering [EVF ON/OFF] to a USER button.
←→ [LCD]
area is exposed to bright light, the eye sensor may not work correctly.
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Using the LCD monitor
270°
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.
2 Rotate to the position that is easy
to view.
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.
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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.
∫ 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.
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LCD monitor adjustment
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
[POWER LCD]
This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors.
Select the menu. (l 40)
MENU
: [DISP SETUP] # [POWER LCD] #
[+1] (Makes brighter)/[0] (Normal)/[-1] (Makes less bright)
≥ When the AC adaptor is in use, [POWER LCD] is set to [+1] automatically.
≥ [0] is selected when:
j [USB MODE SELECT] is set to [DEVICE] and this unit is connected to a PC. (l 133)
≥ This item is not available while the LCD monitor is turned off.
[LCD SET]
It adjusts brightness and color density on the LCD monitor.
1 Select the menu. (l 40)
MENU
: [DISP SETUP] # [LCD SET]
2 Touch the desired setting item.
[COLOUR]: 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.
≥ This item is not available while the LCD monitor is turned off.
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Viewfinder adjustment
≥ 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.
≥ Bring your eye close to the viewfinder to turn it on.
2 Adjust the focus by operating the eyepiece
corrector lever.
A Eyepiece corrector lever
[EVF SETTING]
It adjusts brightness and color density of the viewfinder.
≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings. (l 11 0)
1 Select the menu. (l 40)
MENU
: [DISP SETUP] # [EVF SETTING] # desired setting
[COLOUR]: 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].
≥ This item is not available while the viewfinder is turned off.
≥ When [COLOUR] is set to s16, images are displayed in black and white.
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[EVF COLOUR]
MENU
The recording images or playback images on the viewfinder can be selected between color/black
and white.
Select the menu. (l 40)
: [DISP SETUP] # [EVF COLOUR]# [ON] or [OFF]
[ON]: Displayed in color
[OFF]: Displayed in black and white
≥ If you adjust the [COLOUR] setting in [EVF SETTING], [EVF COLOUR] will be set to [ON].
[EYE SENSOR]
It adjusts sensitivity of eye sensor.
1 Select the menu. (l 40)
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 32)
Recording yourself
≥ Change the mode to Recording Mode. (l 31)
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥ Displaying during the recording yourself can be
switched by setting [SELF SHOOT]. (l 195)
≥ 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 206)
≥ When the viewfinder is turned up, the LCD monitor is turned off.
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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.
Time zone
Time difference from the Greenwich Mean Time can be set.
1 Select the menu. (l 40)
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.
Clock setting
1 Select the menu. (l 40)
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 193)
[DISP SETUP] # [DATE/TIME] or [DATE FORMAT]
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∫ Time zone table
Time
difference
0:00 London, Casablanca r3:30 Tehran
s1:00 Azores r4:00 Dubai, Abu Dhabi
s2:00 Fernando de Noronha r4:30 Kabul
s3:00
s3:30
s4:00 Manaus, La Paz r5:45 Kathmandu
s4:30 Caracas r6:00 Dhaka
s5:00 Toronto, New York, Miami, Lima r6:30 Yangon
s6:00 Chicago, Houston, Mexico City r7:00 Bangkok, Jakarta
s7:00
s8:00 Vancouver, Seattle, Los Angeles r9:00 Seoul, Tokyo
s9:00 Alaska, Anchorage r9:30 Adelaide
s10:00 Hawaii, Honolulu, Tahiti r10:00 Guam, Sydney
s11:00 Midway Islands r11: 00 Solomon Islands, New Caledonia
r1:00 Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid r12:00 Fiji, Auckland, Wellington
r2:00
r3:00
Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo,
Buenos Aires
Newfoundland
Denver, Phoenix
Helsinki, Athens, Cairo,
Johannesburg
Mo
scow, Kuwait, Riyadh, Nairobi
Region
Time
difference
r5:00
r5:30
r8:00
r12:45
Region
Islamabad, Karachi, Male
Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai,
Colombo
Beijing, Hong Kong, Kuala
Lumpur, Singapore
Chatham Islands
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Preparation
MENU
MENU
Using the menu screen
≥ You can also select menu items by operating the jog dial. (l 110)
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
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 a media to record
You can specify the card slot to which motion pictures are to be recorded.
Select the menu.
MENU
: [RECORD SETUP] # [MEDIA SELECT] # [SD CARD 1]/[SD CARD 2]
≥ In the following situation, if you start recording with normal settings or start recording when
[2 SLOTS FUNC.] (l 177) is set to [RELAY REC], the card slot used for m otion picture recording
will be switched automatically:
j An SD card is not inserted to the card slot selected in [MEDIA SELECT], or the SD card in the
selected card slot is full when there is another SD card in the other slot.
≥
You can also change the card slot used for motion picture recording by pressing the USER button to which
[SLOT SEL] is registered or touching the applicable USER button icon while recording is paused.
(l 82)
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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 132)
≥ 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
Recording motion picture
≥ Before turning on this unit, open the lens cover. (l 20)
1 Change the mode to
Recording Mode. (l 31)
≥ 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.
REC
OFF
ON
A When you begin recording, REC (red) is
displayed.
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∫ Screen indications in the Recording Mode
TC 00:00:00:00
50.00
p
150M
R 1h20m
R 1h20m
MAIN
TC 00:00:00:00
TC 00:00:00:00
TC 00:00:00:00 Counter display (l 78)
(White)
R1h20m Approximate remaining recordable time
MAIN
150M Bit rate (l 161)
50.00p Frame rate (l 161)
* Displayed only during normal recording.
≥ To change the recording method, change [REC MODE] or [REC FORMAT]. (l 160, 161)
≥ 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.)
≥ (Maximum recordable scenes of a single SD card)
≥ 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]
j When [2 SLOTS FUNC.] is set to [SIMULTANEOUS] or [DUAL CODEC] (l 177)
j During the Interval Recording (l 182)
≥ Please refer to page 223 about approximate recordable time.
MAIN
R 1h20m
R 1h20m
R 1h20m
R 1h20m
150M
50.00
p
/
Card slot number
≥ When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, R 0h00m flashes red.
Card slot selected for motion picture recording (l 41)*
Recording format (l 161)
Recording mode (l 160)
AVCHD scene Approximately 4 GB
MOV/MP4 scene (when using an SDHC Memory Card) Approximately
4 GB or 30 minutes
MOV/MP4 scene (when using an SDXC Memory Card) Approximately
96 GB or 3 hours
Recording mode MOV/MP4 AVCHD
Recordable scenes Approx. 89100 Approx. 3900
Different dates (l 119) Approx. 900 Approx. 900
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Recording
MENU
Switching between Auto and Manual Mode
MANU
AUTO/MANU switch
Slide the switch to change Auto Mode/Manual
Mode.
≥ 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 52)
j Iris (l 67)
∫ 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
Menu item Setting
[ON]: Activates Auto Iris in Auto Mode.
[A.IRIS]
[AGC]
[AUTO SHUTTER]
[ATW]
[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.
switch between Auto Iris Mode and Manual Iris Mode.
Auto Gain in Auto Mode.
according to the settings assigned to the GAIN button.
button to switch between Auto Shutter Mode and Manual
Shutter Mode.
White Balance is adjusted according to the settings of the
WHITE BAL button and the USER button to which [AWB] is
registered. (l 63)
j GAIN (l 69)
j Shutter speed (l 71)
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Menu item Setting
[ON]: Activates Auto Focus in Auto Mode.
[AF]
[OFF]: Activates Auto Focus as a manual mode. Focus is adjusted
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 Auto Tracking White Balance does not work correctly, switch to Manual Mode first, and then adjust
the White Balance. (l 63)
Auto Focus
The unit focuses automatically.
≥ Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the Manual
Focus Mode. (l 52)
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
∫ 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 button, the USER button to which [SUPER GAIN]
[AUTO SHUTTER] is set to [ON]. SHUTTER button
[ATW] is set to [ON]. WHITE BAL button
[AF] is set to [ON]. Focus ring, FOCUS ASSIST button, FOCUS A/M/¶
is registered
switch, PUSH AUTO button, the USER button to which
[FOCUS ASSIST 1], [FOCUS ASSIST 2], [PUSH AUTO]
or [FOCUS TRANS] is registered
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Recording
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 153)
[DETAIL CORING]: Adjusts the detail noise removal level. (l 153)
[SKIN TONE DTL]: Makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance. (l 153)
[V DETAIL LEVEL]: Adjusts the degree of vertical outline correction in images. (l 153)
Skin tone function
This function makes human skin look smoother in images.
∫ Menu item
[SKIN TONE DTL] (l 153)
RB gain control function
When the White Balance mode is set to [Ach] or [Bch], this function enhances or reduces the
intensity of red and blue. It works in combination with Auto White Balance.
≥ It does not work when the White Balance mode is set to [ATW], [P3200K], [P5600K], or [VAR].
∫ Menu item
[RB GAIN CONTROL SETTING] (l 154)
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 155)
[CHROMA PHASE]: Adjusts the color balance. (l 155)
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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 156)
Black control function
This function sets the black level that is to be the reference of luminance.
∫ Menu item
[MASTER PED] (l 157)
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 157)
recorded. (l 157)
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 158)
[KNEE MASTER SLOPE]: Sets the knee inclination. (l 158)
received by the image sensor to minimize white saturation.
(l 158)
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Recording
TT
WW
WW
TT
WW
ABA
B
Using the zoom
The unit can deliver a maximum optical zoom of 20k.
≥ (When the picture size of [REC FORMAT] (l 161) is 1920k1080 or below)
It can zoom up to approx. 30k when the [i.Zoom] is set to [ON]. (l 49)
≥ You can check the zoom magnification on-screen, displayed as a value between Z00 and Z99.
The value gets larger as you zoom in, and smaller as you zoom out.
≥ You can change the unit of the on-screen zoom magnification display by changing the [ZOOM
DISPLAY] setting in the [DISP SETUP] menu. You can also change the setting so that the onscreen display does not appear. (l 193)
≥ When [FOCUS MACRO] is set to [OFF], subjects at a distance of approximately 1.0 m 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 to infinity can be brought into focus.
(l 102, 172)
Zoom lever 1/Sub zoom lever 2
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
Zoom ring 3
A side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
B side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.
≥ The zoom magnification is maintained even after this unit is turned off.
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Using the i.Zoom
MENU
MENU
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. 30k.
≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to a setting with a picture size of 1920k1080 or below. (l 161)
Select the menu.
: [SW SETUP] # [i.Zoom] # [ON]
≥ You can also use i.Zoom by registering [i.ZOOM] to a USER button. (l 102)
≥ The zoom magnification display will change.
(Example)
j iZ00 to iZ99: magnification levels that fall in the optical zoom range
j Z99: i.Zoom
≥ This function is not available in the following cases:
j During Super Slow Recording (l 103)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 100)
j When the size in [REC FORMAT] is set to 4K (4096k2160) or UHD (3840k2160)
j During Freeze Frame (l 89)
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)
∫ About the zoom speed
≥ 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 174)
≥ You can also use Fast Zoom by registering [FAST ZOOM] to a USER button. (l 82)
≥ The sound of the zoom mechanism becomes louder than usual during fast zoom operation. This
may cause the sound to be recorded during recording.
≥ Depending on the subject, Auto Focus may not track it when Fast Zoom is in use.
Utilizing the USER button
Digital Zoom can be used by registering [D.ZOOM] to a USER button. (l 87)
≥ Please refer to page 82 for details about setting the USER button.
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Recording
MENU
MENU
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 82)
≥ This function is registered to the USER6 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 89)
∫ 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] (l 161)
j During Super Slow Recording (l 103)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 100)
≥ The setting cannot be changed during Freeze Frame (l 89)
≥ Stabilization may not be possible under strong shaking conditions.
≥ 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]
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≥ The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following case:
MENU
MENU
j When the size in [REC FORMAT] is set to 4K (4096k2160) (l 161)
∫ 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 perfor mance 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.
[3]: This mainly enhances the correction performance against fast and subtle camera shake that
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.
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Recording
Focus
Perform focus adjustments using the focus ring. If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,
then use Manual Focus.
A FOCUS A/M/¶ switch
FOCUS
M
∞
B PUSH AUTO button
C Focus ring
A
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 44)
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 [When [FOCUS
MACRO] (l 102, 172) is set to [ON]]) to MF99 (Focus distance*: infinity). The larger the focus
value gets, the further the position where focus is achieved.
* Focus distance refers to the minimum distance where a subject can be brought into focus.
≥ 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 44)
≥ If you set [FOCUS MACRO] to [ON], when the distance to the subject approaches within 0.95 m
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 0.95 m 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 44)
≥ The unit of the focus value display varies depending on the [FOCUS DISPLAY] setting in the
[DISP SETUP] menu. You can also change the setting so that the on-screen display does not
appear. (l 193)
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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 91)
≥ 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 (peaking) (l 56)
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Customizing Auto Focus for various recording conditions
MENU
MENU
MENU
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 52)
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 52)
≥ 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 52)
≥ 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.
≥ This function is not available in the following cases:
j In manual focus mode (l 52)
j During Super Slow Recording (l 103)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 100)
≥ 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.
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∫ AF Area Width Adjustment
MENU
You can adjust the effective area width for Auto Focus according to the size of the subject.
≥ Switch to Auto Focus Mode. (l 52)
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] to a USER button. (l 99)
≥ This function is not available in the following cases:
j In manual focus mode (l 52)
j When using Area Mode (l 90)
j During Freeze Frame (l 89)
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 52)
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.
≥ You can also use One Push AF with the USER button to which [PUSH AUTO] is registered.
(l 82)
≥ One Push AF does not work in following cases:
j When Auto Focus is used
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Push AF
MENU
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 52)
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 90)
≥ It will be canceled when the button is released, and the focus position set by the Push AF will be
maintained.
≥ You can also use Push AF with the USER button to which [PUSH AUTO] is registered. (l 82)
≥ Push AF does not work in following cases:
j When Auto Focus is used
Focus Assist
You can use Focus Assist by pressing the FOCUS ASSIST button or the USER button to which
[FOCUS ASSIST 1] or [FOCUS ASSIST 2] is registered.
≥ For information on how to set the USER buttons, refer to page 82.
Selecting a Focus Assist method
∫ To select the Focus Assist method for the FOCUS ASSIST button or
the USER button to which [FOCUS ASSIST 1] is registered
Select the menu.
: [SW SETUP] # [FOCUS ASSIST 1] # 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].
∫ To select the Focus Assist method for the USER button to which
[FOCUS ASSIST 2] is registered
Select the menu.
: [SW SETUP] # [FOCUS ASSIST 2] # desired setting
[EXPAND] / [PEAKING]
≥ You can use the magnified display and the peaking function separately or use them in
combination by selecting different settings for [FOCUS ASSIST 1] and [FOCUS ASSIST 2].
≥ If [FOCUS ASSIST 1] is set to [BOTH], [FOCUS ASSIST 2] is not available. In addition, the USER
button to which [FOCUS ASSIST 2] is registered is disabled.
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Using Focus Assist
x3.0
x5.5x5.5x5.5
≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 52)
Press the FOCUS ASSIST button or the USER button
to which [FOCUS ASSIST 1] or [FOCUS ASSIST 2] is
registered.
≥ You can also use Focus Assist by touching the
icon to which [FOCUS ASSIST 1] or [FOCUS ASSIST 2] is
registered.
≥ To turn off Focus Assist, perform the following operations:
j Press the FOCUS ASSIST button or the USER button again,
or touch the USER button icon again.
j Touch [EXIT].
USER
button
FOCUS
ASSIST
∫ To adjust the magnified display
If you set Focus Assist to ON by following either of the procedures below, the central area of the
screen will be magnified. You can change the magnification and position of the magnified display.
j Setting the menu item [FOCUS ASSIST 1] to [EXPAND] or [BOTH] and pressing the FOCUS
ASSIST button or the USER button to which [FOCUS ASSIST 1] is registered.
j Setting the menu item [FOCUS ASSIST 2] to [EXPAND] and pressing the USER button to
which [FOCUS ASSIST 2] is registered.
≥ You can also change the magnification level of the magnified display using the jog dial.
x3.0x3.0
A 3k–5k display
B
5.5k–10k display
C [ASSIST]
D Magnified display
SEL/
PUSH
SET
E [EXIT]
F Jog dial
(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.
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∫ To change the peaking settings
MENU
MENU
If you set Focus Assist to ON by following either of the
procedures below, in-focus portions are highlighted with
color (peaking).
j Setting the menu item [FOCUS ASSIST 1] to
[PEAKING] or [BOTH] and pressing the FOCUS
ASSIST button or the USER button to which [FOCUS ASSIST 1] is registered.
j Setting the menu item [FOCUS ASSIST 2] to [PEAKING] and pressing the USER button to
which [FOCUS ASSIST 2] is registered.
G: Peaking
≥ You can set the peaking color and strength.
(When changing the peaking color)
Select the menu.
: [SW SETUP] # [PEAKING COLOUR] # desired color
[Red]/[Blue]/[Yellow]/[White]
(When setting the peaking strength)
1 Select the menu.
: [SW SETUP] # [PEAKING LEVEL] # desired setting
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 88)
j During Freeze Frame (l 89)
j When color bars are displayed (l 106)
≥ Focus Assist is canceled in following cases:
j If you turn the unit off
j (If you operate the FOCUS ASSIST button or the USER button to which [FOCUS ASSIST 1] is
registered)
When the setting of [FOCUS ASSIST 1] (l 56) is changed
j (If you operate the USER button to which [FOCUS ASSIST 2] is registered)
When the setting of [FOCUS ASSIST 2] (l 56) is changed
j When you set this unit to Auto Focus
j When you press the USER button to which [FOCUS TRANS] is registered or touch the
applicable USER button icon (l 61)
≥ 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 89)
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≥ Peaking may not be displayed when you use Digital Zoom (l 87). To zoom in and use peaking at
MENU
the same time, we recommend increasing the magnification level of the magnified display by
setting [FOCUS ASSIST 1] to [BOTH] or by using the magnified display and the peaking function
in combination.
(Notes on the peaking of Focus Assist)
≥ When EVF/LCD detail is enabled, Focus Assist is canceled. (l 53)
(Notes on the magnified display of Focus Assist)
≥ Some information on the screen disappears 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 95, 183)
j When using Digital Zoom
j When using Area Mode (l 90)
j During auto recording (l 98)
j During Super Slow Recording (l 103)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 100)
j During AG ROP application connection (l 141)
≥ 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 48).
Manual Focus Assist
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 52)
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 During Super Slow Recording (l 103)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 100)
≥ 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 125)
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Focus Transition
MENU
You can use Focus Transition by registering [FOCUS TRANS] to a USER button. With Focus
Transition, you can shift the current focus position to a pre-registered focus position.
≥ Please refer to page 82 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 52)
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 1s3.
≥ 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 89)
j During Super Slow Recording (l 103)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 100)
≥ 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
j If you enable or disable Infrared Recording Mode
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Using Focus Transition
MF 50
≥ Select the [FOCUS TRANSITION] menu. (l 60)
≥ Register [FOCUS TRANS] to a USER button. (l 82)
1 Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 52)
2 Press the USER button to which [FOCUS TRANS] 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 62)
≥ 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 89)
j During Super Slow Recording (l 103)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 100)
j When color bars are displayed. (l 106)
j When a remote control (commercially-available) is connected (l 125)
j During AG ROP application connection (l 141)
≥ Focus Transition settings are canceled in the following cases. To use Focus Transition again,
register a focus position again. (l 60)
j If you turn the unit off
j If you press the THUMBNAIL button
j If you operate the zoom
j If you enable or disable Infrared Recording Mode
≥ When Focus Transition is in use, only the USER button functions below are available. Press the
applicable USER button (one of the USER buttons 5 to 9 button) to use them. (l 84)
j [FOCUS ASSIST 1]
j [FOCUS ASSIST 2]
j [FOCUS TRANS]
j [IR REC]
j [BACKGROUND]
≥ You can switch between the items or exit Focus Transition by pressing the USER buttons 1
USER button Corresponding setting
USER1 to USER3 [1] to [3]
USER4 [EXIT]
When using Focus Transition, functions registered to the USER buttons 1s4 do not work with the USER buttons.
≥
j [PRE-REC]
j [USB MODE]
j [EVF ON/OFF]
j [AUTO REC]
j [MENU]
A [EXIT]
B Focus Transition bar
SE
1
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To set the Focus Transition time
MENU
MENU
MENU
1 Select the menu.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FOCUS TRANSITION TIME]
2 Touch the desired setting item.
[DIRECT]/[FASTEST]/[2-15 SEC.]/[20 SEC.]/[30 SEC.]/[45 SEC.]/[60 SEC.]/[90 SEC.]
≥ If you select [DIRECT], the focus position changes as soon as Focus Transition starts, but the
operating noise of the lens may be recorded.
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 the 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 TRANS] 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
To set the length of time before Focus Transition starts
Select the menu.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FOCUS TRANSITION WAIT] # desired time
[0 SEC.]/[5 SEC.]/[10 SEC.]
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Recording
ヴユロバ
ヱヶヴラ
ヴユヵ
WHITE BAL
5600K
Ach
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.
A White Balance
B Color temperature display
≥ Displayed when the White Balance mode is set to Ach or Bch.
≥ The color temperature display is not guaranteed to indicate an exact value. Use the indicated
value only as a guide.
1 Jog dial
2 WHITE BAL button
≥ Register [AWB] to a USER button. (l 82)
This function is registered to the USER9 button by default.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 44)
1 Press the WHITE BAL button to switch to [Ach], [Bch], or [PRST].
≥ The setting changes each time you press the button.
[Ach] # [Bch] # [PRST]
≥ If you switch to [PRST], the White Balance mode set in [WB PRESET] will be displayed.
2 (If you have switched to [PRST])
Press the USER button to which [AWB] is registered or touch the applicable
USER button icon to change the White Balance mode.
≥ The mode will change each time you press the USER button to which [AWB] is registered or
touch the applicable USER button icon.
[P3200K] # [P5600K] # [VAR]
≥ It is not possible to change the White Balance mode without registering [AWB] to a USER button.
≥ If you set the White Balance mode to [ATW] in by following either of the procedures below, the
White Balance mode cannot be changed even if you press the USER button to which [AWB] is
registered or touch the applicable USER button icon.
j Pressing the USER button to which [ATW] is registered (l 82, 87)
j Pressing the WHITE BAL button to switch to the item (Ach/Bch/PRST) setting in [ATW SET]
(l 170)
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About White Balance modes
Display (Mode) Settings
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 44)
j Press the USER button to which [ATW] is registered. (l 82, 87)
j Pressing the WHITE BAL button to switch to the item (Ach/Bch/PRST) setting in [ATW SET]
(l 170)
*2 You can enable this mode by pressing the USER button to which [ATW LOCK] is registered.
≥ In the following cases, even if you press the USER button to which [ATW] is registered or press
the WHITE BAL button, the White Balance mode cannot be changed:
j In Auto Mode with [ATW] set to [ON]
j During Freeze Frame (l 89)
≥ Changing the settings in [RB GAIN CONTROL SETTING] allows you to fine-adjust the color
balance settings of [Ach] and [Bch]. (l 154)
LOCK
P3200K
P5600K
*1
It will automatically adjust in accordance with the recording condition.
It will lock the setting for ATW. (l 65)
*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 66)
Setting can be optimized for the scene to be recorded when you press the
WHITE BAL button to switch to [Ach]. (l 66)
Setting can be optimized for the scene to be recorded when you press the
WHITE BAL button to switch to [Bch]. (l 66)
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Customizing ATW for various recording conditions
MENU
You can customize the ATW settings for various recording conditions by adjusting the settings of
[ATW TARGET R] and [ATW TARGET B] individually.
∫ 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 82 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 2000K
and 15000K.
≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 44)
1 Set the White Balance mode to [VAR]. (l 63)
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 171)
≥ The set value is not guaranteed to be an exact value. Use it only as a guide.
finish the adjustment.
To set the White Balance in accordance to the recording scene
≥ Register [AWB] to a USER button. (l 82)
1 Fill the screen with a white subject or place a white piece of paper in front of
the lens.
2 Press the WHITE BAL button to switch to [Ach] or [Bch].
3 Press the USER button to which [AWB] is registered or touch the applicable
USER button icon to set the Auto White Balance mode.
≥ 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 USER button to which [AWB] is registered or touched the applicable
USER button icon, only the White Balance is adjusted. When “WB SET OK” is displayed, the
adjustment is complete.
≥ When the White Balance mode is set to a setting other than [Ach] or [Bch], if you press and hold
the USER button to which [AWB] is registered or touch and hold the applicable USER button icon
while recording is paused, Auto Black Balance will operate. 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.
≥ It is not possible to operate Auto White Balance or Auto Black Balance without registering [AWB]
to a USER button.
≥ The contents previously set are maintained in the [Ach] or [Bch]. Perform the setting again when
the recording condition has changed.
≥ A color temperature value that is displayed after Auto White Balance is enabled is not guaranteed
to be an exact value. Use it only as a guide.
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Recording
IRIS
F4.0
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
A Iris value
B Auto iris icon
* It is displayed in Auto Iris Mode.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 44)
*
1 IRIS button
2 Iris ring
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
≥ This item cannot be set during Freeze Frame. (l 89)
≥ 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
(F11 to F3.0) !# OPEN
Mode. (l 44)
adjust the iris. (l 69, 71)
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Customizing Auto Iris motion settings for various recording conditions
You can customize Auto Iris motion settings for various recording conditions by adjusting the
settings of [AUTO IRIS LEVEL] and [AUTO IRIS LEVEL EFFECT] individually.
∫ Adjusting brightness during the Auto Iris Mode
1 Select the [AUTO IRIS LEVEL EFFECT] menu.
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 97)
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 82 for details about setting the USER button.
USER button function Effect
[BACKLIGHT] (l 85) Switches to automatic iris control to compensate the
[SPOTLIGHT] (l 86) Switches to automatic iris control for spotlight. This will allow
backlight. This will brighten the image on the screen to
prevent getting dark when a backlight is hitting the subject
from the back.
to clearly record an extremely bright subject.
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Gain adjustment
ヴユロバ
ヱヶヴラ
ヴユヵ
GAIN
0dB
≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings.
1 Jog dial
2 GAIN button
A Gain value
≥ In Auto Gain Mode, “AGC” is displayed; in Manual Gain Mode, the gain value is displayed in dB.
B [GAIN]
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 44)
1 Press the GAIN button to switch to [LOW GAIN], [MID GAIN], or [HIGH GAIN].
≥ The setting changes each time you press the button.
[LOW GAIN] # [MID GAIN] # [HIGH GAIN]
≥ It is possible to register gain values to [LOW GAIN], [MID GAIN], and [HIGH GAIN] and switch
between these values. (l 168, 169)
≥ It is also possible to switch to the desired gain value by pressing the USER button to which
[LOW GAIN], [MID GAIN] or [HIGH GAIN] is registered. (l 105)
2 Push the jog dial.
3 Adjust the gain by rotating the jog dial.
Gain value:
0 dB to 24 dB
≥ Value closer to 0 dB darken the image.
≥ Value closer to 24 dB brighten the image.
≥ When [EXTENDED SENSITIVITY] is set to [ON], you can set a value between -3 dB and 24 dB.
(l 165)
≥ The selected gain value is not maintained if any of the following operations is performed:
j Pressing the GAIN button
j Switching to Auto Gain Mode
j Switching to Infrared Recording Mode (l 92
≥ 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 [LOW GAIN], [MID GAIN] or [HIGH GAIN] to [AUTO] and then pressing the GAIN
button to switch to the applicable gain setting.
, 183)
(l 44)
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≥ It is not possible to adjust the gain value using the GAIN button and jog dial in the following
MENU
MENU
situations:
j During Freeze Frame (l 89)
≥ 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 67, 71)
≥ When a negative gain value (a value between -3 dB and -1 dB) is selected, if you set
[EXTENDED SENSITIVITY] to [OFF], the gain value will be set to 0dB.
∫ Changing the maximum possible gain value for Auto Gain Mode
Select the menu.
: [AUTO SW] # [AGC LIMIT] # desired setting
[3 dB]/[6 dB]/[9 dB]/[12 dB]/[15 dB]/[18 dB]/[21 dB]/[24 dB]
Super Gain
You can use Super Gain by registering [SUPER GAIN] to a USER button.
Super Gain allows you to set the gain value to 30 dB or 36 dB.
≥ Please refer to page 82 for details about setting the USER button.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 44)
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
[30 dB]/[36 dB]
≥ Super Gain is not available in the following cases:
j In Auto Gain Mode
j During Freeze Frame (l 89)
j In High-sensitivity Recording Mode (l 166)
≥
Super Gain will be canceled if you set [HIGH SENS. MODE] to [HIGH SENS.].
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Recording
SHUTTER
ヴユロバ
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ヴユヵ
1/60
A.SHTR
Manual shutter speed
Adjust the shutter speed when recording fast-moving subjects.
≥ Use the jog dial to change the settings.
A Shutter speed
B Auto Shutter display
≥ This is displayed in Auto Shutter Mode.
C [SHUTTER]
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 44)
1 SHUTTER button
2 Jog dial
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 44)
Shutter speed:
The shutter speed varies depending on the frame rate in [REC FORMAT]. (l 161)
Frame rates Shutter speed
59.94p/59.94i 1/60.0*!#1/2!#1/4!#1/8!#1/15!#1/30!#1/60!#...1/8000
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*!#1/2!#1/3!#1/6!#1/12!#1/25!#1/50!#...1/8000
23.98p/24.00p 1/48.0*!#1/2!#1/3!#1/6!#1/12!#1/24!#1/48!#...1/8000
* Synchro Scan values (l 73)
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
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∫ 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
≥ The shutter speed cannot be adjusted in the following cases:
j During Freeze Frame (l 89)
≥ 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 67, 69)
≥ When the shutter speed setting is slow, this unit may not be able to keep up with changes in the
image. In such a case, set the iris, focus, and White Balance mode to manual settings.
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.
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.
≥ 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 152)
Shutter speed range for the Synchro Scan setting
Depending on the size and frame rate in [REC FORMAT], the range of available shutter speeds
varies. (l 161)
Frame rates Shutter speed
59.94p/59.94i 1/60.0 to 1/249.7
29.97p 1/30.0 to 1/249.7
23.98p 1/24.0 to 1/249.6
24.00p 1/24.0 to 1/249.9
50.00p/50.00i 1/50.0 to 1/250.0
25.00p 1/25.0 to 1/250.0
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Recording
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 160)
Recording mode Audio recording method
MOV
MP4
AVCHD Dolby Digital
Switching Audio Input
Linear PCM (LPCM)
INPUT1
LINE
MIC
＋48V
INPUT2
LINE
MIC
＋48V
A INPUT1 switch
B INPUT2 switch
C CH1 SELECT switch
D CH2 SELECT switch
CH1
SELECT
INT(L)
INPUT1
INPUT2
CH2
SELECT
INT(R)
INPUT1
INPUT2
∫ 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).
∫ Using an external microphone or audio
equipment
1 Connect an external microphone or audio
equipment to AUDIO INPUT1, 2 terminals (XLR 3
pin). (l 22)
E AUDIO INPUT1 terminal (XLR 3 pin)
F AUDIO INPUT2 terminal (XLR 3 pin)
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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 187)
*2 The input level varies depending on the [INPUT1 MIC LEVEL] or [INPUT2 MIC LEVEL] setting.
l 187
)
(
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
To remove the external microphone, etc., from the AUDIO INPUT1, 2 terminals
(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.
CH2 SELECT
switch
INT(R) built-in microphone Lch built-in microphone Rch
INPUT1 built-in microphone Lch AUDIO INPUT1 terminal
INPUT2 built-in microphone Lch AUDIO INPUT2 terminal
INT(R) AUDIO INPUT1 terminal built-in microphone Rch
INPUT1 AUDIO INPUT1 terminal AUDIO INPUT1 terminal
INPUT2 AUDIO INPUT1 terminal AUDIO INPUT2 terminal
INT(R) AUDIO INPUT2 terminal built-in microphone Rch
INPUT1 AUDIO INPUT2 terminal AUDIO INPUT1 terminal
INPUT2 AUDIO INPUT2 terminal AUDIO INPUT2 terminal
Audio channel 1 Audio channel 2
A PUSH section
ヱヶヴラ
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≥ Set INPUT1, 2 switches to LINE or MIC if you connect equipment not compatible with
MENU
CH1
AUDIO
LEVEL
CH2
MNL
MNL
+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.
≥ If there is noticeable noise coming from the terminal that is not in use, set the corresponding
INPUT switch (INPUT1, 2) to LINE.
Adjusting the audio input level
Selecting an adjustment method
You can set how to adjust the audio input level for each audio channel. For audio channel 1, select
[AUDIO LEVEL CH1]; for audio channel 2, select [AUDIO LEVEL CH2].
1 Select the menu.
: [AUDIO SETUP] # [AUDIO LEVEL CH1] or [AUDIO LEVEL CH2] # desired setting
[AUTO]: Adjusts the level automatically.
[MANUAL]: Adjusts the level manually.
2 (If you have set to [MANUAL])
Adjust the input level operating the AUDIO LEVEL CH1/AUDIO LEVEL CH2
knobs.
≥ Adjust confirming the audio level meter.
A AUDIO LEVEL CH1/AUDIO LEVEL CH2 knobs
B Audio level meter
C -12 dB
D 0 dB
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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].
1 Set [AUDIO LEVEL CH1]/[AUDIO LEVEL CH2] to [MANUAL]. (l 76)
2 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 [AUDIO LEVEL CH1]/[AUDIO LEVEL CH2] to [MANUAL]. (l 76)
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
Counter display
You can change a counter display that indicates how much time has elapsed during recording or
playback.
A COUNTER button
B RESET button
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 80) UB 00 00 00 00
Recording Counter (l 81) (In Recording Mode)
* This is displayed only when [REC MODE] is set to [AVCHD]. (l 160)
≥ Display will change depending on the setting of the
[DF MODE]. (l 79)
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]. (l 161)
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 160)
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] is 23.98p or 24.00p (l 161)
j During the Interval Recording (l 182)
≥ 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 160)
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 is set to 23.98p, a slight time error may occur when
switching to Playback Mode. (l 161)
≥ It is automatically set to [FREE RUN] in following cases:
j When PRE-REC is enabled (l 95, 183)
j When [2 SLOTS FUNC.] is set to [BACKGROUND] (l 177)
≥ It is automatically set to [REC RUN] in following cases:
j During Super Slow Recording (l 103)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode*
j During the Interval Recording (l 182)
*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 1080/29.97p 50M] and the frame rate is set to
[30]
2
(l 100)
≥ 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 / .
≥ The value will be set to 00h00m00s00f if you press the RESET button.
≥ “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 161). 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] 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 160)
[UB PRESET]
You can set the User Information.
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [AVCHD]. (l 160)
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.
≥ The value will be set to 00 00 00 00 if you press the RESET button.
3 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
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Setting the Recording Counter
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
To reset the Recording Counter for the Recording Mode
The Recording Counter will be set to 0:00:00 when the RESET button is pressed while displaying
the counter.
of each recording session.
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Recording
USER button
Each of the USER button can register one function from the 44 available functions.
≥ There are 9 USER buttons (USER1 to 9) on the main body and 4 USER button icons (USER10 to
USER13) displayed on the LCD monitor.
Setting the USER button
1 Select the menu.
MENU
: [USER SW] # [USER1] to [USER13]
≥ It is not possible to register functions to [USER10] to [USER13] in Playback Mode.
2 Touch the item to register.
≥ For the functions of the USER button that can be registered, refer to page 84.
≥ 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 [AREA] USER8 button [REC CHECK]
USER2 button [FOCUS MACRO] USER9 button [AWB]
USER3 button [SLOT SEL] USER10 button [IR REC]
USER4 button [WFM] USER11 button [BACKLIGHT]
USER5 button [ZEBRA] USER12 button [ATW LOCK]
USER6 button [O.I.S.] USER13 button [MENU]
USER7 button [LCD/EVF OUTPUT]
≥ Performing [ALL] in [INITIAL SET] restores these default settings. (l 198)
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Using the USER button
USER
1
2
3
LCD/EVF
6
O.I.S.
7
4
ZEBRAWFM
5
8
REC CHECK
To use the function assigned to a USER button or USER button icon, press the applicable USER
button (one of the USER buttons 1 to 9), or touch the applicable USER button icon (one of the
USER button icons 10 to 13) while operation icons are displayed.
(When you use the USER1 to USER7 button) (When you use the USER8 button)
(When you use the
USER9
button)
(When you use the USER10 to USER13 button)
[USER10]
[USER11]
[USER12]
AWB
9
[USER13]
≥ 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 86)
j [WHITE FADE] (l 86)
j [REC CHECK] (l 88)
j [LAST SCN DEL] (l 88)
j [AREA] (l 90)
j [FOCUS TRANS] (l 61)
j [BACKGROUND] (l 93)
j [WFM] (l 95)
j [ZEBRA] (l 97)
j [SCENE FILE] (l 98)
j [AUTO REC] (l 98)
j [AF AREA] (l 99)
j [D.ZOOM] (l 87)
j [LCD/EVF OUTPUT] (l 32)
j [PUSH AUTO] (l 55, 56)
j [AWB] (l 63, 66)
∫ 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]
∫ Check the setting of the USER buttons
To check the USER button (USER1 to 9) settings on the
recording screen, press and hold the DISP/MODE CHK
button to display the mode information screen. (l 108)
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Functions of the USER button
∫ List of USER button functions
Item Icon Function
[INHIBIT] [INH] Invalid
[FOCUS ASSIST 1] [FA1] Focus Assist 1
[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
[FOCUS ASSIST 2] [FA2] Focus Assist 2
[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
[PUSH AUTO] [PushAuto] Push Auto
[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
[USB MODE] [USB] USB Mode
[AWB] [AWB] Auto White Balance
[SUPER SLOW] [SuperSlow] Super Slow Recording
[SLOT SEL] [SlotSel] Slot Selection
[LCD/EVF OUTPUT] [LCD/EVF] LCD/EVF Output
[LOW GAIN] [LowGain] Low gain
[MID GAIN] [MidGain] Mid gain
[HIGH GAIN] [HighGain] High gain
[MENU] [MENU] Menu
*3 Not available during AG ROP application connection.
≥ The USER button function can also be set from the following menu item.
j [DRS] (l 158)
j [EVF/LCD DETAIL] (l 53)
j [INFRARED REC] (l 183)
j [LEVEL GAUGE] (l 193)
j [FLASH BAND COMPENSATION] (l 166)
j [PRE-REC] (l 183)
j [WFM] (l 173)
j [FAST ZOOM] (l 49)
j [AUTO IRIS LEVEL] (l 68)
j [ZEBRA] (l 173)
*3
j [O.I.S.] (l 169)
j SCENE FILE: [LOAD/SAVE] (l 152)
j [i.Zoom] (l 49)
j [USB MODE] (l 197)
j [AF AREA WIDTH] (l 55)
j [VFR MODE] (l 183)
j [FOCUS MACRO] (l 172)
j [SUPER SLOW REC] (l 183)
j [LCD/EVF OUTPUT] (l 32)
[FOCUS ASSIST 1]
≥ Register [FOCUS ASSIST 1] to a USER button. (l 82)
Y
ou can set the Focus Assist. (l 56)
≥ You can set the Focus Assist method in [FOCUS ASSIST 1] in the [SW SETUP] menu.
[BACKLIGHT]
≥ Register [BACKLIGHT] to a USER button. (l 82)
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.
≥ Canceling [BACKLIGHT] resets the iris mode to the previous setting.
≥ This item cannot be set during Freeze Frame. (l 89)
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[SPOTLIGHT]
≥ Register [SPOTLIGHT] to a USER button. (l 82)
Switches to automatic iris control for spotlight.
Very bright object is recorded clearly.
≥ appears when it is set.
≥ Canceling [SPOTLIGHT] resets the iris mode to the previous setting.
≥ This item cannot be set during Freeze Frame. (l 89)
[BLACK FADE]
≥ Register [BLACK FADE] to a USER button. (l 82)
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 During Super Slow Recording (l 103)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 100)
j During the Interval Recording (l 182)
j During Freeze Frame (l 89)
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black.
[WHITE FADE]
≥ Register [WHITE FADE] to a USER button. (l 82)
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 During Super Slow Recording (l 103)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 100)
j During the Interval Recording (l 182)
j During Freeze Frame (l 89)
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become white.
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[ATW]
≥ Register [ATW] to a USER button. (l 82)
The White Balance can be changed to [ATW]. (l 64)
≥ 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 82)
This sets the White Balance mode to [ATW LOCK].(l 65)
[D.ZOOM]
≥ Register [D.ZOOM] to a USER button. (l 82)
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
USER button.
≥ 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 During Freeze Frame (l 89)
j When using Area Mode (l 90)
j During Super Slow Recording (l 103)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 100)
j During the Interval Recording (l 182)
≥ 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 133)
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[FOCUS ASSIST 2]
≥ Register [FOCUS ASSIST 2] to a USER button. (l 82)
You can set the Focus Assist. (l 56)
≥ You can set the Focus Assist method in [FOCUS ASSIST 2] in the [SW SETUP] menu.
≥ When [FOCUS ASSIST 1] in the [SW SETUP] menu is set to [BOTH], the USER button is
disabled.
[REC CHECK]
≥ Register [REC CHECK] to a USER button. (l 82)
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 the setting of [REC FORMAT] is changed (l 161)
j Set [2 SLOTS FUNC.] to [SIMULTANEOUS] or [BACKGROUND]. (l 177)
j PRE-REC is used (l 95, 183)
j During the Interval Recording (l 182)
j During Freeze Frame (l 89)
[LAST SCN DEL]
≥ Register [LAST SCN DEL] to a USER button. (l 82)
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 the setting of [REC FORMAT] is changed (l 161)
j Set [2 SLOTS FUNC.] to [SIMULTANEOUS], [BACKGROUND] or [DUAL CODEC]. (l 177)
j During the Interval Recording (l 182)
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[DRS]
Freeze
≥ Register [DRS] to a USER button. (l 82)
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 is not available in the following cases:
j During Super Slow Recording (l 103)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 100)
≥ 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 159)
[FRZ FRAME]
≥ Register [FRZ FRAME] to a USER button. (l 82)
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
≥ This function is not available in the following cases:
j When using Focus Assist (l 56)
j During Super Slow Recording (l 103)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 100)
j During the Interval Recording (l 182)
j When color bars are displayed (l 106)
≥ Freeze Frame is canceled if you operate this unit in any of the following ways:
j Turning off the unit
j Pressing the THUMBNAIL button
j Enabling Super Slow Recording.
j Setting this unit to Variable Frame Rate Mode
j Setting [USB MODE SELECT] to [DEVICE] and connecting this unit to a PC (l 133)
[SUPER GAIN]
≥ Register [SUPER GAIN] to a USER button. (l 82)
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. (l 44)
This changes the gain value to a [SUPER GAIN] value. (l 70)
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[AREA]
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] to a USER button. (l 82)
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
A Area frame
(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 mode is not possible in following cases:
j During Super Slow Recording (l 103)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 100)
j During AG ROP application connection (l 141)
≥ Area mode is canceled in following cases:
j If you turn the unit off
j If you press the THUMBNAIL button
j If you switch to a [REC FORMAT] setting with a frame rate of 24.00p. (l 161)
j When the setting of [ASPECT CONVERT] is changed (l 165)
j When [USB MODE SELECT] is set to [DEVICE] and this unit is connected to a PC (l 133)
≥ When using Area Mode, even if you set [ZEBRA] to [MARKER], the luminance display frame will
not be displayed. (l 97, 173)
In addition, the luminance level will not be displayed if [AREA MODE] is set to [FOCUS], [IRIS] o r
[FOCUS/IRIS].
[FOCUS TRANS]
≥ Register [FOCUS TRANS] to a USER button. (l 82)
≥ Switch to Manual Focus Mode. (l 52)
With Focus Transition, you can move the current focus position to a pre-registered focus position.
(l 60)
[PUSH AUTO]
≥ Register [PUSH AUTO] to a USER button. (l 82)
You can use the USER button as the PUSH AUTO button.
≥ Pressing the USER button or touching the USER button icon in Manual Focus Mode allows you
to use One Push AF. (l 55)
≥ Pressing and holding the USER button or touching and holding the USER button icon in Manual
Focus Mode allows you to use Push AF. (l 56)
[EVF/LCD DETAIL]
≥ Register [EVF/LCD DETAIL] to a USER button. (l 82)
[EVF/LCD DETAIL] helps you achieve focus easier by emphasizing the outlines of an image
displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. (l 53)
≥ T
hese settings will not affect the images actually recorded.
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[IR REC]
≥ Register [IR REC] to a USER button. (l 82)
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 176)
≥ 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.
≥ This function is not available in the following cases:
j During Super Slow Recording (l 103)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 100)
≥ Focus values may not be displayed correctly in Infrared Recording Mode. (l 52)
≥ The following menu items are not available in Infrared Recording Mode:
j [FILE SELECT] (l 151)
j [NAME EDIT] (l 152)
j [LOAD/SAVE]
(USER button function: [SCENE FILE])
(l 98, 152)
j [MASTER DETAIL] (l 153)
j [DETAIL CORING] (l 153)
j [SKIN TONE DTL] (l 153)
j [V DETAIL LEVEL] (l 153)
j [RB GAIN CONTROL SETTING] (l 154)
j [CHROMA LEVEL] (l 155)
j [CHROMA PHASE] (l 155)
j [MATRIX] (l 155)
j [COLOR CORRECTION SETTING]
(l 156)
j [MASTER PED] (l 157)
j [GAMMA MODE] (l 157)
≥ The following functions are not available in Infrared Recording Mode:
j Focus Transition (l 61)
j Change the White Balance mode (l 63)
j Iris adjustment (l 67)
j Gain adjustment (l 69)
j AGC Limit (l 70)
j Shutter speed adjustment (l 71)
≥ It is also possible to change the color in which images are recorded in [IR REC COLOR] (l 184)
j [BLACK GAMMA] (l 157)
j [KNEE MODE] (l 158)
j [KNEE MASTER POINT] (l 158)
j [KNEE MASTER SLOPE] (l 158)
j [DRS] (l 89, 158)
j [DRS EFFECT] (l 159)
j [AUTO IRIS LEVEL] (l 68, 97)
j [AUTO IRIS LEVEL EFFECT] (l 68)
j [HIGH SENS. MODE] (l 166)
j [
ATW TARGET R] (l 65)
j [ATW TARGET B] (l 65)
j [WB VAR] (l 171)
j [MF ASSIST] (l 59)
j [CUSTOM AF] (l 54)
j [AF SPEED] (l 54)
j [AF SENSITIVITY] (l 54)
j [FOCUS TRANSITION] (l 60)
j ND filter (l 107)
j Backlight Compensation (l 85)
j Spotlight (l 86)
j ATW (l 87)
j ATW Lock (l 65)
j S
uper Gain (l 70)
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[LEVEL GAUGE]
BACKGR
≥ Register [LEVEL GAUGE] to a USER button. (l 82)
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 89)
j When color bars are displayed (l 106)
≥ If [SELF SHOOT] (l 195) 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 82)
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 41), [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 177)
is displayed beside the SD card display for 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 card slot 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.
BACKGR
≥ Please refer to page 179 about Background recording.
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[FLASH BAND]
≥ Register [FLASH BAND] to a USER button. (l 82)
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.
A Time flow
B Image recorded
C Flash firing
D Flash band
∫ Note on the use of the Flash Band Compensation function
Regardless of whether a flash is fired or not, the Flash Band Compensation function is activated
whenever an external light source drastically changes the brightness of the lower half of the screen.
The function, as a result, may be activated in recording situations such as when you zoom in or out
on a bright window. We recommend using the function in recording situations where flashes are
expected to be fired.
Please note that the Flash Band Compensation function may not produce an adequate effect in
certain recording situations even when a flash is fired.
≥ The phenomena below may occur when a flash is fired. These are caused by the Flash Band
Compensation function and are not malfunctions.
j Moving subjects appear as if they have stopped for an instant
j The resolution deteriorates when a flash is fired.
j Horizontal lines appear in the image when a flash is fired.
≥ This function is not available in the following cases:
j When the frame rate in [REC FORMAT] is 29.97p, 23.98p, 24.00p or 25.00p (l 161)
j When using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (l 87)
j During Freeze Frame (l 89)
j During Super Slow Recording (l 103)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 100)
≥ 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 133)
≥ The shutter speed will be set to 1/60 or 1/50. It is not possible to adjust the shutter speed.
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[PRE-REC]
≥ Register [PRE-REC] to a USER button. (l 82)
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 During Super Slow Recording (l 103)
j In Variable Frame Rate Mode (l 100)
j When [2 SLOTS FUNC.] is set to [BACKGROUND] (l 177)
j During the Interval Recording (l 182)
≥ 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 Immediately after the maximum PRE-REC standby time has elapsed*
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 recor ding is too short since you set PRE-REC
j When the card slot selected for motion picture recording is switched automatically because you
started recording with normal settings or when [2 SLOTS FUNC.] is set to [RE LAY REC] (l 41)
* The maximum PRE-REC standby time is 3 hours. Once PRE-REC is activated, it is automatically
deactivated and then re-activated every 3 hours.
≥ Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures
displayed at the start of playback.
[WFM]
≥ Register [WFM] to a USER button. (l 82)
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. (l 173)
≥ This function is not available in the following cases:
j When using the viewfinder
j When recording yourself (l 37)
j When using Focus Assist (l 56)
≥ [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 133)
j During Freeze Frame (l 89)
j When color bars are displayed. (l 106)
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To change the type of WFM
MENU
MENU
∫
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 56)
j During Freeze Frame (l 89)
j When color bars are displayed (l 106)
∫ 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.
[FAST ZOOM]
≥ Register [FAST ZOOM] to a USER button. (l 82)
You can use Fast Zoom when operating the zoom with the zoom lever. (l 49)
[EVF ON/OFF]
≥ Register [EVF ON/OFF] to a USER button. (l 82)
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 32)
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[A.IRIS LEVEL]
≥ Register [A.IRIS LEVEL] to a USER button. (l 82)
This enables/disables the Auto Iris Level.
≥ When this item is enabled, the [AUTO IRIS LEVEL EFFECT] setting is applied. (l 68)
[ZEBRA]
≥ Register [ZEBRA] to a USER button. (l 82)
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 191)
(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 95, 173)
j During Freeze Frame (l 89)
≥ You can record an image with little white saturation if you manually adjust the shutter speed or
brightness not to display zebra pattern. (l 67, 71)
≥ 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 191)
≥
It is also possible to change the [ZEBRA MODE] setting to change the display time for the zebra
pattern display.
(l 173)
[O.I.S.]
≥ Register [O.I.S.] to a USER button. (l 82)
This enables/disables the Image Stabilizer. (l 50)
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[SCENE FILE]
MENU
MENU
MENU
≥ Register [SCENE FILE] to a USER button. (l 82)
You can save the scene file settings to the SD card or load them from the SD card to this unit.
∫ Saving scene file settings
1 Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen.
2 Touch [SAVE].
3 Touch the name of the scene file.
≥ All scene number settings ([F1:] to [F6:]) 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 scene numbers
1 Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen.
2 Touch [LOAD ].
3 Touch the name of the scene file you want to load.
4 Touch / to select the scene number to which you want to assign the
scene file.
5 Touch [RETURN].
≥ When you touch [YES], Settings* of the scene number you have selected will be loaded and then
assigned to the corresponding scene number in [FILE SELECT].
* The title of the scene number will also be loaded.
≥ If you select [ALL], settings of all scene numbers will be loaded.
6 Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
≥ You can also access this function by selecting menu items.
[SCENE FILE] # [LOAD/SAVE] # [LOAD] or [SAVE]
[AUTO REC]
≥ Register [AUTO REC] to a USER button. (l 82)
This enables/disables a function that controls recording performed with an external device
(recorder, etc.) connected to this unit.
1 Select the [REMOTE REC] menu.
: [OUTPUT SETUP] # [REMOTE REC] # [ON]
2 Select the [REMOTE REC LINK] menu.
: [OUTPUT SETUP] # [REMOTE REC LINK] # [OFF]
3 Select the [HDMI TC OUTPUT] menu.
: [OUTPUT SETUP] # [HDMI TC OUTPUT] # [ON]
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4 Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen.
≥ This will display and send a signal to the external device instructing it to start recording.
≥ To stop recording to the external device, press the applicable USER button or touch the
applicable USER button icon again. This will display and send a signal to the external
device instructing it to stop recording.
[AF AREA]
≥ Register [AF AREA] to a USER button. (l 82)
You can adjust the area width where Auto Focus works according to the size of the subject. (l 55)
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.
A [AF AREA]
B AF area frame
3 Push the jog dial to fin
≥ 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 111 .
ish the adjustment.
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[VFR]
ALC
A.REC
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 1080/25.00p 50M] to 50 fps 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 1080/25.00p 50M] to 12 fps and record a motion picture, a quick motion
effect of 2k (approx.) can be gained.
≥ Register [VFR] to a USER button. (l 82)
≥ Make the [REC MODE] and [REC FORMAT] settings. (l 160, 161)
≥ Variable Frame Rate Mode is available for the following [REC MODE] and [REC FORMAT]
settings.
System frequency setting Recording mode Recording format
59.94Hz
50.00Hz FHD 1080/25.00p 50M
MOV, MP4
1 Press USER button or touch USER button icon in the recording screen.
≥ [VFR] will be displayed.
≥ The frame rate display will change.
(Example) A Frame Rate (fps)
12 : 25.00p
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 60 or between 2 and 50. Depending on the
[REC FORMAT] setting, some frame rates are not available.
≥ 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.
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.
FHD 1080/29.97p 50M,
FHD 1080/23.98p 50M
[REC FORMAT] and the
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