Sony PXW-X70 Instruction Manual

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Solid-State Memory Camcorder

Operating Guide

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Recording

Playback

Editing

Using the Menu

Connecting with another device

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

PXW-X70

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Read this first

Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Notes on use

Using the camcorder

• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers.

Lens hood

Microphone (sold separately) or Microphone holder

b Notes

• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof. See “About handling of your camcorder” (p. 122).

• When connecting the camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of the camcorder.

• Use the camcorder in accordance with the regulations of a place where you use it.

On the LCD screen and lens

• A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.

LCD screen

Viewfinder

• The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

White, red, blue or green point

Black point

On sunlight

• Do not record the sun or leave the camcorder under the sun for a long time. The internal parts of the camcorder may be damaged. If sunlight is focused on a nearby object, it may cause a fire.

• Do not expose your camcorder’s viewfinder, lens, or LCD screen to the sun or strong light source for extended periods. Doing so may cause a malfunction of the camcorder.

• Do not attempt to record the sun directly. Doing so may cause a malfunction of the camcorder.

On the temperature of your camcorder and battery pack

Your camcorder has a protective function that disables recording or playback if the temperature of your camcorder or battery pack is beyond the safely operable range. In this case, a message appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder (p. 111).

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On recording

• In order to stabilize memory card operation, it is recommended that you format the memory card when you use it with your camcorder for the first time. All data recorded on the memory card will be erased by formatting, and cannot be recovered. Save important data on the memory card on other media such as a computer, before formatting the memory card.

• Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems.

• Compensation for the loss of the content of recordings or the loss of recording opportunities cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc., or even if images or sounds are distorted due to the limits of the capabilities of the camcorder.

• TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV, a TV of the appropriate color system for the country/ region is required.

• Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

• Because of the way that the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the following phenomena may occur.

– The subjects passing by the frame rapidly

might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions. (This phenomenon may be notable in displays having high motion resolution.)

– Horizontal lines appear on the LCD screen

during recording under fluorescent lights, sodium lamps or mercury lamps. The phenomena can be reduced by adjusting the shutter speed (p. 40 ).

Save all your recorded image data

• To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on PC periodically.

To handle the recorded images on your computer

Download the “Content Browser” software (p. 19).

Format the recording media using [MEDIA FORMAT] if images are not recorded or played back properly

If you continue recording and deleting images on recording media for a long period of time, the files on that recording media may be fragmented. As a result, you may not be able to record and save images properly. If this happens, save images on a PC, then format the recording media (p. 78).

About the operation of the camcorder

You can operate the camcorder using the v/V/b/B/EXEC buttons (p. 81), and the touch panel. However, you cannot use the touch panel* to make some settings such as the MENU items.

* Some operations are possible only with the

touch panel.

About this manual

• The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 101).

• Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice.

• The value you can set in [REC FORMAT], etc., depends on the [60i/50i SEL] setting. In this manual, the values for both [60i] and [50i] settings are described.

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Identifying parts and controls

Body

The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.

A ASSIGN4/FOCUS MAGNIFIER

button (64)

B Accessory shoe receptacles C XLR handle unit D Microphone fixing clamper E Microphone holder F Accessory shoe G ASSIGN5/IRIS PUSH AUTO button

(39)

H (N mark)

• Touch an NFC-enabled smartphone to the mark to establish a connection with the camcorder.

• Near Field Communication (NFC) is an international standard for short-range wireless communication technology.

I Remote sensor (101) J Recording lamp (101) K NIGHTSHOT light (48) L Multi/Micro USB jack (102)

VIDEO OUT jack (73, 90, 103)

M MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)

N Power zoom lever O Cable clamper P Hook for shoulder strap Q Multi Interface Shoe (45)

Attaching the XLR handle unit

1 Remove the Multi Interface Shoe cap.

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2 Remove the handle shoe cap.

3 Align the mark on the XLR handle with

the one on the camcorder, and insert the XLR handle unit in the direction of the arrow.

4 Press and turn the handle mounting

screws to tighten them.

z Tips

• When attaching the XLR handle unit, make sure to securely tighten both handle mounting screws.

• If you use the XLR handle unit without securely tightening the mounting screws, it may damage the Multi Interface Shoe or cause the camcorder to detach and fall.

Detaching the XLR handle unit

To detach the XLR handle unit, perform the attachment procedure in reverse.

Attaching the microphone (sold separately)

This section explains how to connect an external microphone (sold separately).

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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)

1 Place the microphone A into the

microphone holder B.

2 Connect the plug of the microphone to

the INPUT 1 jack C.

3 Place the microphone cable into the

cable holder D.

Put the cable in the outer cable holder.

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A Manual lens ring (33) B Lens hood C Lens (ZEISS lens) D REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch

(44)

E ATT (INPUT1) switch (44) F INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switc h

(44)

G ATT (INPUT2) switch (44) H INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch

(44)

I LOW CUT (INPUT1) switch (44) J AUTO/MAN (CH1) switch (44) K AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (44) L AUTO/MAN (CH2) switch (44) M AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial (44)

N LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch (44) O Internal microphone P ZOOM/FOCUS switch (34) Q AF/MF button (34) R MENU button (81) S MANUAL dial (39)

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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)

Attaching the lens hood

Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow 2 until it is locked.

z Tips

• If you attach or remove a 62 mm (2 1/2 in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood.

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A SDI OUT jack (73) B Lens adjustment dial (26) C START/STOP button (29) D HDMI OUT jack (73) E DC IN jack (21) F v/V/b/B/EXEC button (81) G Handle zoom lever (33) H Handle record button (29) I INPUT2 jack (44) J INPUT1 jack (44) K ASSIGN6/D.EXTENDER button (64) L POWER/CHG lamp (21) M Grip belt N Tripod receptacles (1/4 inch)

For 1/4-20UNC screws For attaching a tripod with a screw shorter

than 5.5 mm (sold separately). Some tripods may not be designed to attach in

the proper direction.

O BATT release lever (21)

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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)

A Handle zoom switch (33) B Eye sensor C Viewfinder (26) D Large eyecup (26) E AUTO/MANUAL switch (39) F ND FILTER switch (41) G Battery slot (21)

i (headphones) jack

H I SHUTTER SPEED button (40) J GAIN button (40) K IRIS button (39)

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A SLOT SELECT button (27) B THUMBNAIL button (66) C LCD screen/touch panel (26) D Memory card slot A/Memory card

access lamp (27)

E Memory card slot B/Memory card

access lamp (27)

F DISPLAY button (71) G ASSIGN3/PICTURE PROFILE button

(64)

H ASSIGN2/STATUS CHECK button

(64)

I ASSIGN1/LAST SCENE PREVIEW

button (64)

J WHT BAL button (42) K (on/standby) button (24)

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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)

Wireless Remote Commander

Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander.

Insulation sheet

A DATA CODE button (71) B TC RESET button (60) C SCAN/SLOW buttons (66) D . > (PREV/NEXT) buttons (66) E PLAY button (66) F STOP button (66) G DISPLAY button (71) H Transmitter I START/STOP button (29) J Power zoom lever K PAUSE button (66) L MODE button M b/B/v/V/ENTER buttons

b Notes

• Aim the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder.

• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly.

• When you are operating with the Wireless Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder, your video device may also operate. In that case, select a commander mode other than DVD2 for your video device, or cover the sensor of your video device with black paper.

To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander

1 While pressing on the tab, inset your

fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case.

2 Place a new battery with the + side facing

up.

3 Insert the battery case until it clicks into

place.

Tab

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Wireless Remote Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

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Screen indicators

Center

Upper left

Bottom

Upper right

Upper left

Indicator Meaning

100% Remaining battery

INTELLIGENT AUTO

(face detection/scene detection/camera-shake detection) (47)

SCENE SELECTION (47)

REC FORMAT (37)

WIDE REC (90)

Optical zoom

×1.2

Z99 Z99 ×2.3

100-0001 Playback folder of

Clear image zoom Digital zoom

AIRPLANE MODE (99)

SIMUL/RELAY REC

NFC active

memory card

Center

Indicator Meaning

Vibration warning

Recording media

REC STBY Recording status (29) E Warning (111)

N Playback indicator (66)

Processing

Indicator Meaning

Relay recording

SDI/HDMI REC CONTROL

Upper right

Indicator Meaning

0min Estimated remaining

recording time

Recording/playback media

00:00:00:00 Time code

(hour:minute:second: frame)

Bottom

Indicator Meaning

Face detection [ON]

PEAKING (94)

ZEBRA (94)

STEADY SHOT

(88)

9 Manual focus (34)

– Picture profile (53)

F5.6 Iris (39)

9dB Gain (40)

100 180° Shutter speed (40)

AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT (92)

-2.0EV AE SHIFT (87)

/ Auto setting/manual

setting (95)

n A BWhite balance (42)

HISTOGRAM (93)

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Screen indicators (Continued)

Indicator Meaning

AUTO SLOW SHUTTER

AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY (95)

D.EXTENDER (87)

REC LEVEL MODE

NIGHTSHOT

SELECTED MIC

ND filter (41)

z Tips

• Indicators may look different or appear at different positions.

Data code during recording

The recording date, time and condition are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed while recording. However, you can check them by selecting (DISPLAY SET) t [DATA CODE] and choosing the data that you want to display, or by pressing the ASSIGN button to which the DATA CODE function is assigned, during playback (p. 71).

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

Identifying parts and controls ...................................................................4

Screen indicators ....................................................................................13

Body ...................................................................................................... 4

Wireless Remote Commander ............................................................ 12

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied accessories ..................................................19

Step 2: Charging the battery pack ..........................................................21

Step 3: Attaching the accessory shoe ....................................................23

Step 4: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time ..........24

Setting the date and time.................................................................... 24

Step 5: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder ..................................26

Step 6: Preparing the recording media ...................................................27

Recording

Recording ...............................................................................................29

Recording movies ............................................................................... 29

Changing the setting of the START/STOP button and handle record

button .................................................................................................. 32

Adjusting the zoom ............................................................................. 33

Adjusting the focus .................................................................................34

Using the Focus magnifier .................................................................. 35

Focusing by touching the LCD screen (Spot focus)........................... 35

Focusing on a detected face (Face detection)................................... 35

Changing the recording setting ..............................................................37

Selecting the file format and recording format.................................... 37

Setting the DV MODE (DV mode) ....................................................... 38

Adjusting the brightness .........................................................................39

Adjusting the iris ................................................................................. 39

Adjusting the gain ............................................................................... 40

Adjusting the shutter speed ................................................................ 40

Adjusting the exposure ....................................................................... 41

Adjusting the volume of light (ND filter) .............................................. 41

Adjusting the color tone ..........................................................................42

Adjusting the white balance................................................................ 42

Audio setup ............................................................................................43

Recording sound from the internal microphone ................................. 43

Recording sound from an external audio device................................ 43

Recording sound from a Multi Interface Shoe compatible microphone

(sold separately) ................................................................................. 45

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Table of Contents (Continued)

Recording sound from an external microphone (sold separately)...... 45

Adjusting the audio level from the INPUT1 and INPUT2 jacks ........... 46

Adjusting the audio level from the internal microphone or an external

microphone (PLUG IN POWER) .......................................................... 46

Useful functions ..................................................................................... 47

Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation

(AUTO MODE setting) ......................................................................... 47

Shooting in dark conditions (NIGHTSHOT)......................................... 48

What you can do with the Wi-Fi function of the camcorder.................48

Downloading “Content Browser Mobile” ............................................. 48

Connecting the camcorder to an Android smartphone equipped with

the NFC function using One-touch......................................................49

Using a smartphone as a remote controller ........................................ 50

Connecting without using the NFC function (Android)........................ 51

Connecting without using the NFC function (iPhone/iPad) .................52

Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) ................................. 53

Setting time data ................................................................................. 60

Recording with the Slow & Quick Motion function .............................. 61

Reviewing the most recently recorded scene

(Last Scene Review)............................................................................ 63

Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................64

Playback

Playback ................................................................................................ 66

Playing back movies ........................................................................... 66

Playing back still images..................................................................... 69

Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ...............................71

Changing the screen display .............................................................. 71

Displaying recording data (Data code)............................................... 71

Checking the settings in your camcorder (Status check)...................72

Connecting a monitor or a TV ................................................................73

Editing

Protecting movies and still images (Protect) ..........................................76

Dividing a movie .....................................................................................76

Deleting movies and still images ............................................................77

Formatting the recording media .............................................................78

Deleting all data from the memory card completely ............................... 79

Repairing the image database file ......................................................... 80

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Using the Menu

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

Menu items .............................................................................................83

(CAMERA SET) menu .....................................................................86

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions ( STEADY SHOT, etc.)

(REC/OUT SET) menu ....................................................................90

Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT, etc.)

(AUDIO SET) menu ...........................................................................92

Settings for the audio recording (AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT, etc.)

(DISPLAY SET) menu ......................................................................93

Display settings (MARKER/DISPLAY OUTPUT, etc.)

(TC/UB SET) menu ..........................................................................97

Time code settings (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC FORMAT, etc.)

(NETWORK SET) menu ...................................................................99

Settings for the Wi-Fi function (CTRL W/SMARTPHONE, etc.)

(OTHERS) menu ............................................................................100

Settings while recording or other basic settings (AREA SET/BEEP, etc.)

Connecting with another device

Table of Contents

Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc.

..................................................................................................103

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................104

Warning indicators and messages .......................................................111

Additional Information

Recording time of movies .....................................................................114

Using your camcorder abroad ..............................................................116

File/folder structure on the recording media .........................................117

Maintenance and precautions ..............................................................119

About the XAVC HD format ............................................................... 119

About the AVCHD format .................................................................. 119

About the memory card .................................................................... 119

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ............................................. 120

About handling of your camcorder ................................................... 122

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Table of Contents (Continued)

Specifications .......................................................................................125

Index ....................................................................................................129

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Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied accessories

Make sure that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Recording media are sold separately.

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 21)

Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 21)

Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-845) (1) (p. 12)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Large eyecup (1) (p. 26)

Accessory shoe kit (Accessory shoe (1), Accessory shoe plate (1), screws (4)) (p. 23)

XLR handle unit (1)

USB cable (1)

Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FV70/ FV70A) (1)

CD-ROM “Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder” (1)

Operating Guide (2)

Getting Started

Lens hood (1) (p. 8)

Lens cap (Attached to lens) (1)

Software Downloads

When the unit is used with a PC connection, download device drivers, plugins, and application software, where applicable, from the Sony Professional products web site.

Sony Professional products web site homepage: U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com Europe, Middle East and Africa

http://www.pro.sony.eu

Japan http://www.sonybsc.com

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Step 1: Checking supplied accessories (Continued)

Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr China http://pro.sony.com.cn

Although the data regarding recorded materials are stored over multiple files and folders, you can easily handle the clips without considering its data and directory structure, by using the dedicated application software.

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Step 2: Charging the battery pack

You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) with the supplied AC Adaptor.

b Notes

• You can use a large capacity battery pack, NPFV100/FV100A (sold separately), with your camcorder. You cannot use NP-FV50/FV50A.

1 Close the LCD screen and store

the viewfinder before attaching the battery.

Battery

2 Connect the AC Adaptor and

power cord from the camcorder to a outlet.

DC IN jack

DC plug

Power cord (mains lead)

AC Adaptor

• The CHG lamp lights up and charging starts.

• The CHG lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack.

z Tips

• You can check the remaining battery life with the status check function (p. 72).

To the outlet

Charging time

Approximate time (minute) required when you charge a fully discharged battery pack.

Battery pack Full charge time

NP-FV70/FV70A 205

Using an outside power source

You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain the AC power. While you are using the AC Adaptor, the battery pack will not lose its charge even when it is attached to your camcorder. Follow the procedure from 1 to 2 as shown in “Step 2: Charging the battery pack” on page 21.

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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)

To remove the battery pack

Turn the power off, then slide the BATT release lever to release the battery.

On the battery pack

• Turn the power off before changing the battery pack.

• The CHG lamp flashes during charging, or the Battery Info (p. 72) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions.

– The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is worn-out.

On the AC Adaptor

• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.

To store the battery pack

If the battery pack is not in use for a while, run down the battery and store it (p. 121).

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Step 3: Attaching the accessory shoe

To mount the accessory shoe

Mount the accessory shoe on the accessory shoe mount as illustrated.

Accessory shoe plate

Accessory shoe

Accessory shoe plate

1 Lift the edge of the accessory shoe plate

and pull it in the direction opposite to that of the arrow on the accessory shoe plate and remove it from the accessory shoe.

2 Place the accessory shoe as its

protrusions matches recesses of the accessory shoe mount, then fix it to the mount with four screws.

3 Insert the accessory shoe plate in the

direction of the arrow on the plate surface until the end of the plate engages the end of the shoe.

To remove the accessory shoe

Remove the shoe plate in the same way as step 1 of “To mount the accessory shoe.” Loosen the 4 screws and remove the accessory shoe from the accessory shoe mount.

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Step 4: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time

Turning on the camcorder

Open the LCD screen and turn the power on.

You can also turn on the power by extending the viewfinder or by pressing the POWER button. When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears.

To turn off the power

Close the LCD screen. If the viewfinder is extended, return it to its original position. You can also turn off the power by pressing the POWER button.

b Notes

• If warning messages appear on the LCD screen, follow the instructions.

• When recording movies or when connected to another device via USB, the camcorder does not turn off even if the LCD screen is closed and the viewfinder is returned to its original position.

Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time.

z Tips

• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets

discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery and then set the date and time again (p. 124).

LCD screen

When you set the date and time again, press the MENU button, and select

(OTHERS) t [CLOCK SET].

1 Select your area by pressing the

v/V/b/B/EXEC button, then press the button.

2 Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year),

[M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, by pressing the v/V/b/B/ EXEC button, then press the button.

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The clock starts.

• Set [SUMMERTIME] to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour.

• You can set any year up to the year 2037.

• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM (when [60i] is selected).

z Tips

• The date and time are automatically recorded on the selected recording media, and can be displayed during playback (ASSIGN button to which [DATA CODE] is assigned, p. 71).

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Step 5: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder

Using the LCD screen

The LCD screen can be rotated in the range as illustrated below, allowing a person other than the camera operator to see the image.

180 degrees (max.)

Open 90 degrees.

90 degrees (max.)

Adjusting the viewfinder

When using the viewfinder, extend it and position your eye near it. If you extend the viewfinder while the LCD screen is open, the display switches from the LCD screen to the viewfinder when you position your eye near the viewfinder. If the viewfinder image appears blurred, turn the lens adjustment dial next to the viewfinder until the image is sharp.

When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see

If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and fit it over the groove of the eyecup attached to the camcorder. You can attach the large eyecup facing either the right or left side.

Large eyecup (supplied)

b Notes

• If the viewfinder is extended while the battery pack NP-FV100/FV100A (sold separately) is attached, the large eyecup and battery pack may interfere with each other slightly. However, this does not affect the functionality of the camcorder.

Lens adjustment dial

Move it until the picture becomes clear.

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Step 6: Preparing the recording media

Types of memory cards you can use in your camcorder

File format Types of media

AVCHD SD, SDHC, SDXC memory

DV SD, SDHC, SDXC memory

XAVC HD SDXC memory card (Class

S&Q (AVCHD)

S&Q (XAVC HD)

*1 Standard mode only

b Notes

• Operation with all memory cards is not assured.

• Only “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, which is half the size of standard “Memory Stick” media, or “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media, or standard size SD cards can be used with this camcorder.

• See page 114 for the recordable time of memory cards.

• Movies recorded on “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media or SDXC memory cards can be imported to or played back on other equipment, such as a computer or A/V device, by connecting the camcorder to the equipment with the USB cable. However, the equipment must support the exFAT file system used for “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC memory cards. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT file system. If you connect equipment not supporting the exFAT file system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost.

card (Class 4 or faster), Memory Stick PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo, XC-HG

card (Class 6 or faster), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, XC-HG

10 or faster, UHS-I), Memory Stick XC-HG*

SD, SDHC, SDXC memory card (Class 10 or faster)

SDXC memory card (UHS-I U3 (UHS-I Speed Class 3))

Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks into place.

Memory card slot A

Memory card slot B

Note the direction of the notched corner.

• If you insert a memory card into the slot in the wrong direction, the memory card, the memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.

• Memory card slot A accepts either “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or an SD card. Memory card slot B accepts an SD card only.

To eject the memory card

Lightly push the memory card once.

b Notes

• If [The image database file is corrupted. The media must be restored to use again.] appears, format the memory card (p. 78).

• When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful of the memory card popping out and dropping.

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Step 6: Preparing the recording media (Continued)

Selecting the memory card slot to be used for recording

Press the SLOT SELECT button to change which slot is selected for recording. You can confirm the selected slot on the screen.

SLOT SELECT button

b Notes

• You can only select a slot that already has a memory card inserted.

• While movies are being recorded on the memory card, you cannot switch the slot even if you press the SLOT SELECT button.

z Tips

• When only one slot has a memory card inserted, the slot that has the memory card is selected automatically.

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Recording

Handle record button

LCD screen

START/STOP button

Recording movies

Your camcorder records movies on a memory card. The factory setting of recording movies is XAVC HD. Do the following steps to record movies.

1 Press the latches on both sides of the lens cap and remove it.

Recording

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Recording (Continued)

2 Open the LCD screen, and press the START/STOP button (or the handle

record button) to start recording.

The recording lamps light up during recording.

To stop the movie recording, press the START/STOP button or the handle record button again.

b Notes

• When [AUTO] is selected in the [MIC SELECT] menu and the XLR handle unit is connected to the camcorder without a microphone attached to the INPUT1 and INPUT2 jacks, the internal microphone is not selected and no audio is recorded. In this case, select [INT MIC]. Refer to page 92.

• When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red, your camcorder is reading or writing data on recording media. Do not shake or apply strong force to your camcorder, do not turn the power off, and do not remove the recording media, battery pack or the AC Adaptor. The image data may be destroyed.

• See page 114 on the recording time of movies.

• If a movie file size exceeds 2 GB while recording in DV or AVCHD format, the camcorder automatically divides the file and creates a new one.

• The menu settings, picture profile settings, and settings made using the AUTO/MANUAL switch are saved when you close the LCD screen and turn off the camcorder. The POWER/CHG lamp flashes while the settings are being stored.

z Tips

• When recording at a setting other than DV, the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9. When recording in DV mode, you can switch the aspect ratio to 4:3 ([ WIDE REC], p. 90).

• You can change the screen display during recording (p. 71).

• Indicators displayed on the LCD screen during recording are shown on page 13.

• The recording lamps can be set to stay off ([REC LAMP], p. 101).

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To continue recording on the memory cards, one after another (Relay recording)

Insert memory cards each in both slots A and B, so the camcorder switches memory card A (or B) just before space on the other one runs out, and continues recording on the next memory card automatically. Do the following setting before recording. Press MENU t Select (REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [SIMUL/RELAY REC] t [RELAY REC] with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button.

Insert a recordable memory card.

Small space

Start

Small space

b Notes

• Do not eject the memory card that is currently being used for recording. When replacing a memory card while recording, replace only the one in the slot whose access lamp is off.

• Even if you press the SLOT SELECT button, while recording movies, you cannot switch the slot currently being used.

• When the remaining recording time of the memory card being used is less than 1 minute and the other slot has recordable memory card inserted, [ ] or [ ] appears on the camcorder screen. The indicator turns off when the memory card is switched.

• If you start recording on a memory card with the remaining recording time of less than 1 minute, the camcorder may not be able to relay-record. To relay-record without fail, make sure that the memory card has more than 1 minute when you start recording.

• Seamless playback of relay-recorded movies with this camcorder is not possible.

• You can re-combine relay-recorded movies using the application software “Content Browser”.

End

REC: Recording

Recording

To record movies using both the memory card A and B (Simultaneous recording)

You can record movies on both of these recording media simultaneously. Press MENU t select (REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [SIMUL/RELAY REC] t [SIMULTANEOUS REC] with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button.

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Recording (Continued)

Changing the setting of the START/STOP button and handle record button

When using SIMULTANEOUS REC, you can start and stop recording on different memory cards by using the START/STOP button and the handle record button. In the default setting, movies are recorded on both the memory card A and B at the same time when either record button is pressed.

• REC BUTTON:

• HANDLE REC BUTTON:

To change the setting

Press MENU t select (REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [REC BUTTON SET] with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button.

[REC BUTTON:] setting Button and recording media

REC BUTTON: HANDLE REC BUTTON:

Recording on both the memory card A and the memory card B starts and stops at the same time when either record button is pressed.

Recording on the memory card A starts and stops when the START/STOP button is pressed, and on the memory card B when the handle record button is pressed.

Recording on the memory card B starts and stops when the START/STOP button is pressed, and on the memory card A when the handle record button is pressed.

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Adjusting the zoom

Adjusting the zoom with the power zoom lever

Press the zoom lever D slightly to zoom slowly, and press it further to zoom more quickly.

z Tips

• When focusing, the minimum distance required between the camcorder and the subject is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 1 meter (about 39 3/8 in.) for telephoto.

• The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom positions if the subject is within 1 meter (about 39 3/8 in.) from your camcorder.

• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever D. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever D, the operation sound of the power zoom lever D may also be recorded.

• You can increase the zoom speed of the power zoom lever D or the handle zoom A ([SPEED ZOOM], p. 87).

Adjusting the zoom with the handle zoom

1 Set the handle zoom switch B to VAR

or FIX.

z Tips

• When you set the handle zoom switch B to

VAR, you can zoom in or out at variable speed.

• When you set the handle zoom switch B to

FIX, you can zoom in or out at fixed speed set in [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 87).

2 Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom

in or out.

b Notes

• You cannot use the handle zoom lever A when the handle zoom switch B is set to OFF.

• You cannot change the zoom speed of the power zoom lever D with the handle zoom switch

Recording

Wide view: (Wide angle)

Close view: (Telephoto)

Adjusting the zoom with the manual lens ring

If you toggle the ZOOM/FOCUS switch to ZOOM, you can zoom at the desired speed by turning the manual lens ring C. Fine adjustment is also possible.

b Notes

• Turn the manual lens ring C at a moderate speed. If you turn it too fast, the zoom speed may lag behind the manual lens ring rotation speed, or the operation sound of the zoom may also be recorded.

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Adjusting the focus

You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions. Use this function in the following cases.

– To record a subject behind a window covered

with raindrops. – To record horizontal stripes. – To record a subject with little contrast between

the subject and its background. – When you want to focus on a subject in the

background.

– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.

1 During recording or standby,

press the AF/MF button C to set the focus to manual.

9 appears.

2 Move the ZOOM/FOCUS B

switch, and turn the manual lens ring A.

• FOCUS: You can manually adjust the focus by turning the manual lens ring.

• ZOOM: You can manually adjust the zoom by turning the manual lens ring.

9 changes to when the focus

cannot be adjusted any farther. changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer.

To restore automatic adjustment

Press the AF/MF button C to set the focus to automatic.

9 disappears and the automatic focus

adjustment is restored.

z Tips

• The focal length information (the distance at which the subject is in focus; for when it is dark and hard to adjust the focus) appears for about 3 seconds in the following cases.

– When you press the AF/MF button to set

the focus to manual and 9 appears on the LCD screen.

– When you rotate the manual lens ring A

while 9 is displayed on the LCD screen.

• You can switch the focal length information between meters and feet ([FOCUS DISPLAY], p. 96).

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Using the Focus magnifier

The selected area on the LCD screen is magnified and displayed. It is easier to confirm the focus setting during manual focusing. [FOCUS MAGNIFIER] is assigned to the ASSIGN4 button (p. 64).

Press ASSIGN4 button

The center of the screen is magnified. The setting changes with each press of the button.

Focusing by touching the LCD screen (Spot focus)

You can focus on the point where you touch on the LCD screen.

1 Press the MENU button D.

2 Select (CAMERA SET) t

[SPOT FOCUS] with the v/V/b/B/ EXEC button E.

3 Touch the point to be focused on

the LCD screen.

Recording

Enlarged display position

You can adjust the enlarged display position with the v/V /b/B button on the camcorder. Press the EXEC button to set the enlarged display position back to the center.

b Notes

• Even though the image appears expanded on the LCD screen, the recorded image is not expanded.

z Tips

• You can change the magnification ratio with [FOCUS MAG RATIO] (p. 95).

b Notes

• [SPOT FOCUS] is available only with manual focus.

z Tips

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 64).

To cancel the spot focus

Press the MENU button D.

Focusing on a detected face (Face detection)

The camcorder detects the face and focuses on it (The default setting is [OFF]). [FACE DETECTION] is available only with automatic focus.

1 Press the MENU button D.

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Adjusting the focus (Continued)

2 Select (CAMERA SET) t

[FACE DETECTION] t [ON] or [OFF] with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button E.

When the faces are detected, frames appear on the LCD screen.

3 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button

E, move the selection cursor (orange colored frame) to select the priority face, then press the button again.

Selection cursor (orange colored frame)

Priority face frame (double frame)

The frame on the priority face changes to a double frame.

z Tips

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 64).

• To make it easy to detect faces, record under the following conditions:

– Record in a moderately bright place – Do not obscure the face with a hat, mask,

sunglasses, etc.

– Face the front of the camera

To cancel the priority face

Move the selection cursor (orange colored frame) onto the frame (double frame) on the priority face, using the v/V/b /B/EXEC button E, then press the dial.

b Notes

• Faces may not be detected depending on the recording environment, the condition of the subject or the settings.

• You may not be able to get the proper effect in some recording environments. If this happens, set [FACE DETECTIO N] to [OFF].

• The face detection function is disabled when using digital zoom or NIGHTSHOT.

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Changing the recording setting

Selecting the file format and recording format

You can select the file format in [FILE FORMAT] and the recording format (bitrate, image size, frame rate, and scanning system) in [REC FORMAT]. You can select either XAVC HD or AVCHD for the file format on the camcorder. Select the desired file format that best suits the shooting situation and playback equipment.

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button

to select (REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [FILE FORMAT] t the desired format.

3 Select (REC/OUT SET) t

[REC SET] t [REC FORMAT] t a desired format with the v/V/b/ B/EXEC button.

Setting value

For XAVC HD

60i 50i

1080/60p 50Mbps 1080/50p 50Mbps

1080/60p 35Mbps 1080/50p 35Mbps

1080/60i 50Mbps 1080/50i 50Mbps

1080/60i 35Mbps 1080/50i 35Mbps

1080/60i 25Mbps 1080/50i 25Mbps

1080/30p 50Mbps 1080/25p 50Mbps

1080/30p 35Mbps 1080/25p 35Mbps

1080/24p 50Mbps -

1080/24p 35Mbps -

60i 50i

720/60p 50Mbps 720/50p 50Mbps

For AVCHD

60i 50i

1080/60p PS 1080/50p PS

1080/60i FX 1080/50i FX

1080/60i FH 1080/50i FH

1080/30p FX 1080/25p FX

1080/30p FH 1080/25p FH

1080/24p FX -

1080/24p FH -

720/60p FX 720/50p FX

720/60p FH 720/50p FH

720/60p HQ 720/50p HQ

Setting values

• Bit-rate PS: max. 28 Mbps FX: max. 24 Mbps FH: approx. 17 Mbps (average) HQ: approx. 9 Mbps (average)

•Image size 1080:1,920×1,080 720:1,280×720

• Frame rate Either 60, 50, 30, 25, or 24

• Scanning system i: interlace p: progressive

If you select [1080/60i ] (when [60i] is selected) or [1080/50i ] (when [50i] is selected), for example, movies are recorded with following format.

• 1080: Effective scanning lines

• 60, 50: Frame rate

• i: Scanning system

• FX: Recording mode

Recording

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Changing the recording setting (Continued)

Frame rate when [60i] is selected

The frame rate displayed on the LCD screen differs from the actual frame rate.

Frame rate on the LCD screen

24 23.98

30 29.97

60 59.94

z Tips

• When recording in DV, the recording format is fixed to 480/60i HQ (576/50i HQ).

Actual frame rate

Setting the DV MODE (DV mode)

You can record/play back in DV mode of standard image quality

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Select (REC/OUT SET) t

[REC SET] t [DV MODE] t [YES] with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button.

The camcorder restarts in DV mode.

The following items are available only when DV mode is selected:

(REC/OUT SET)

– WIDE REC – CANCEL DV MODE

b Notes

• When you switch from DV mode to another, settings made in DV mode are initialized. If a movie file exceeds 2 GB during recording, the camcorder divides the recording into separate files by creating a new file(s) automatically. However, the divided files are displayed as a single movie on the screen of the camcorder.

Canceling the DV MODE

1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select (REC/OUT SET) t [REC

SET] t [CANCEL DV MODE] t [YES] with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button.

When DV mode is canceled, the following settings return to the default.

•S&Q MOTION

•REC SET

• AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT

Functions not available in DV mode

• Slow & Quick Motion recording

• Viewing still images

• Protecting recorded movies and still images (Protect)

– [PROTECT] is not displayed on the [EDIT]

menu.

• Dividing a movie

– [DIVIDE] is not displayed on the [EDIT]

menu.

b Notes

• When DV mode is selected, the audio format is fixed to LPCM.

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Adjusting the brightness

You can adjust the image brightness by adjusting the iris, gain or shutter speed, or by adjusting the light volume with the ND

filter

2 Press the IRIS button B.

The or next to the iris value disappears, and the iris value is highlighted.

b Notes

• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F

to AUTO, iris, gain, shutter speed and white balance are adjusted automatically. You cannot adjust any of them manually.

Adjusting the iris

This is handy for making the background blurred or sharp.

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F

to MANUAL.

Iris value

Recording

3 Turn the MANUAL dial A to

adjust the value.

The volume of the light increases the more that you open the aperture (decreasing F value). The volume of the light decreases the more that you close the aperture (increasing F value).

To temporarily adjust the iris automatically

1. Hold the ASSIGN5/IRIS PUSH AUTO button down. The iris is adjusted automatically for as long as you hold the button down.

To adjust the iris automatically

Press the IRIS button B while the iris value is highlighted. The iris value disappears or appears next to the iris value. When AE is fixed, appears next to the iris value.

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Adjusting the brightness (Continued)

Adjusting the gain

You can use this if you do not want to increase the value by AGC (automatic gain control).

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F

to MANUAL.

2 Press the GAIN button C.

The or next to the gain value disappears, and the gain value is highlighted.

Gain value

3 Turn the MANUAL dial A to

adjust the value.

To adjust the gain automatically

Press the GAIN button C while the gain value is highlighted. The gain value disappears, or appears next to the gain value. When AE is fixed,

appears next to the gain value.

Adjusting the shutter speed

You can adjust and fix the shutter speed manually. You can make a moving subject look still or emphasize the movement of a subject by adjusting the shutter speed.

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F

to MANUAL.

2 Press the SHUTTER SPEED

button D.

Shutter speed value

The or next to the shutter speed value disappears, and the shutter speed value is highlighted.

3 Turn the MANUAL dial A to

adjust the value.

When [60i] is selected: You can select from 1/8 to 1/10000 (1/6 - 1/10000 when shooting with 24p) When [50i] is selected: You can select from 1/6 to 1/10000

The denominator of the set shutter speed appears on the LCD screen. For example, [100] appears on the LCD screen when you set the shutter speed to 1/100 second. The larger the value on the LCD screen is, the faster the shutter speed is.

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z Tips

• It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended.

• When recording under fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, or mercury lamps, the picture may flicker or change colors, or may have horizontal bands of noise. You may be able to improve the situation by adjusting the shutter speed to 1/50 if the power frequency of your area is 50 Hz, or 1/60 in a 60 Hz area.

• You can switch the shutter speed display between seconds and degrees ([SHUTTER DISPLAY], p. 96).

To adjust the shutter speed automatically

Press the SHUTTER SPEED button D while the shutter speed value is highlighted. The shutter speed value disappears, or appears next to the shutter speed value. When AE is fixed, appears next to the shutter speed value.

Adjusting the exposure

MANUAL ( )AUTO ( )

MANUAL (all)

1 When you set AUTO/MANUAL switch in [SPOT METER] or [SPOT METER/ FOCUS] 2 When all of iris, gain and shutter speed are set manually. 3 When the last setting of the exposure is set to AUTO, and any item in 2 is set to AUTO. 4 When the last setting of the exposure is set to MANUAL, and any item in 2 is set to AUTO.

b Notes

• When you set AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO, or press [EXEC] on the [SPOT METER] or [SPOT METER/FOCUS] screen, the exposure is returned to AUTO.

Adjusting the volume of light (ND filter)

You can record the subject clearly by using the ND filter E when the recording environment is too bright. The ND filters 1, 2 and 3 reduce the volume of light to about 1/4, 1/16 and 1/64, respectively.

If flashes during the iris automatic adjustment, set the ND filter to 1. If flashes during the iris automatic adjustment, set the ND filter to 2. If flashes during the iris automatic adjustment, set the ND filter to 3. The ND filter indicator will stop flashing and remain on the screen. If flashes, set the ND filter E to OFF. The ND filter icon will disappear from the screen.

b Notes

• If you change the ND filter E during recording, the movie and sound may be distorted.

• When adjusting the iris manually, the ND filter icon does not flash even if the light volume should be adjusted with the ND filter.

• If the camcorder cannot detect the ND filter position (OFF/1/2/3), flashes on the screen. Make sure that the ND filter is set correctly.

z Tips

• While recording a bright subject, diffraction may occur if you close the aperture further down, resulting in a fuzzy focus (this is a common phenomenon with video cameras). The ND filter E suppresses this phenomenon and gives better recording results.

Recording

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Adjusting the color tone

Adjusting the white balance

You can adjust and fix the white balance according to the lighting conditions of recording environment. You can store white balance values in memory A ( A) and memory B ( B), respectively. Unless a white balance is readjusted, values will remain even after the power has been turned off. When you select PRESET, [OUTDOOR], [INDOOR] or [MANU WB TEMP] is selected, according to which one you previously set with [WB PRESET] in the

(CAMERA SET) menu.

z Tips

• You can assign [WB PRESET] to an ASSIGN button (p. 64).

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch B

to MANUAL.

2 Press the WHT BAL button A.

The white balance value is highlighted.

3 Turn the MANUAL dial to select

PRESET, A, or B.

x Setting the A/B value

Select A or B for recording with the white balance setting stored in memory A or B. See page 43 on how to store the adjusted value.

x To use the PRESET value of

white balance

Select (CAMERA SET) t [WB PRESET] t a desired setting.

Setting value

(outdoor)

([OUTDOOR])

n (indoor)

([INDOOR])

Color temperature setting ([MANU WB TEMP])

Example of recording conditions

• When recording a night scene, neon lighting, fireworks, etc.

• When recording a sunrise, sunset, etc.

• Under daylight fluorescent lamp

• Where lighting conditions change, such as at a party place, etc.

• Under video light, such as in a studio, etc.

• Under a sodium or mercury lamp

• You can set a desired color temperature between 2300K and 15000K with (CAMERA SET) t [WB TEMP SET]. (The default setting is 6500K.)

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To save the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to

MANUAL.

2 Press the WHT BAL button to highlight

the white balance value.

3 Turn the MANUAL dial to select

A( A) or B( B).

4 Press the MENU button. 5 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC buttons to

select (CAMERA SET) t [WB SET].

6 Frame a white object such as a piece of

paper that fills the screen under the same lighting conditions as your subject.

7 Press the EXEC button.

The adjusted value is stored in A or

B. The stored color temperature

appears for about 3 seconds.

z Tips

• If [WB SET] is assigned to an ASSIGN button, the adjusted value is stored by pressing the ASSIGN button when the shooting screen is displayed, instead of performing step 4.

b Notes

• When a white balance adjustment value has not been obtained successfully, A or B turns to slow flashing. Adjust the subject appropriately and set the shutter speed to auto or around 1/60 (when [60i] is selected)/1/50 (when [50i] is selected), then try adjusting the white balance again.

Audio setup

The jacks, switches and dials shown below allow you to set the sound that is recorded. See page 5 for details on attaching the microphone.

Recording sound from the internal microphone

You can record sound in stereo using the camcorder’s internal microphone.

Recording

Internal microphone

Select [INT MIC] in the [MIC SELECT] menu.

z Tips

• To reduce wind noise, set [INT MIC WIND] to [ON].

Recording sound from an external audio device

When using a microphone with XLR-type connector (sold separately) or external audio device (such as a mixer), configure the settings as described below.

To adjust the white balance automatically

Press the WHT BAL button A.

b Notes

• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch B

to AUTO, iris, gain, shutter speed and white balance are adjusted automatically. You cannot adjust manually.

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Audio setup (Continued)

External audio input jacks

A: INPUT1 jack B: INPUT2 jack

Audio source switches

D: INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch F: INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch

Audio source level controls

C: ATT (INPUT1) switch E: ATT (INPUT2) switch

Audio level controls

I: AUTO/MAN (CH1) switch J: AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial K: AUTO/MAN (CH2) switch L: AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial

Wind noise switches

G: LOW CUT (INPUT1) switch M: LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch

1 Select the audio input source.

Set the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/ MIC+48V) switch (D or F) based on the device connected to INPUT1 jack A/INPUT2 jack B.

Connected device

External audio device (such as mixer)

Dynamic microphone or microphone with built-in battery

+48V powered (phantom powered) microphone

b Notes

• If the switch is set to MIC+48V and you connect a device that is not compatible with +48V power, it may damage the connected device. Check the switch before connecting the device.

• To prevent unwanted noise when no audio device is connected to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 jack, set the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/ MIC+48V) switch (D or F) to LINE.

Switch position

LINE

MIC

MIC+48V

Recording channel switch

H: REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch

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2 Set the microphone input level.

When the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/ MIC/MIC+48V) switch (D or F) is set to MIC or MIC+48V, the input level can be set using the ATT (INPUT1/ INPUT2) switch (C or E). Adjust the setting based on the sensitivity of the microphone.

ATT 0dB: -60dBu

ATT 10dB: -50dBu

ATT 20dB: -40dBu

b Notes

• The input level is fixed to +4dBu when the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch (D or F) is set to LINE. The input level does not change, even if you change the ATT switch setting.

3 Select the channel to record.

With the REC CH SELECT (INPUT 1) switch H, select the channel to record.

REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch setting

CH1·CH2

CH1

Sound recorded to CH1 and CH2

INPUT1 CH1

INPUT1 INPUT2

CH2

CH1 CH2

Recording sound from a Multi Interface Shoe compatible microphone (sold separately)

You can record sound in stereo using a Multi Interface Shoe compatible microphone.

1 Connect the Multi Interface Shoe

compatible microphone (sold separately) to the Multi Interface Shoe.

2 Select [MI SHOE MIC] in the [MIC

SELECT] menu.

Recording sound from an external microphone (sold separately)

You can record sound in stereo using an external microphone (sold separately).

1 Connect the external microphone

(sold separately) to the MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER).

Recording

z Tips

• When using a stereo microphone with two XLR (3-pin) plugs, connect the INPUT1 jack A to the left channel, connect the INPUT2 jack B to the right channel, and set the REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch H to CH1.

2 Select [STEREO MINI MIC] in the

[MIC SELECT] menu.

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Audio setup (Continued)

Adjusting the audio level from the INPUT1 and INPUT2 jacks

You can adjust the audio level for the sound that is input from the INPUT1 and INPUT2 jacks.

1 Set the AUTO/MAN switch to MAN

for the channel that you want to adjust (CH1 or CH2).

2 Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial to

adjust the audio level.

Use headphones or an audio level meter to check that the audio level is appropriate.

To restore automatic adjustment

• Set the AUTO/MAN switch to AUTO to

restore automatic adjustment for sound that is input from the INPUT1 and INPUT2 jacks.

Adjusting the audio level from the internal microphone or an external microphone (PLUG IN POWER)

You can adjust the audio level for the sound that is input from the internal microphone or an external microphone (PLUG IN POWER).

This enables you to apply the same audio level setting to the CH1/CH2 channels.

To restore automatic adjustment

• Select [NORMAL] or [HIGH] in the [REC LEVEL MODE] menu in [AUDIO REC LEVEL].

1 Select [MANUAL] in the [REC

LEVEL MODE] menu in [AUDIO REC LEVEL].

2 During recording or standby,

adjust the microphone volume in the [MANUAL REC LEVEL] menu in [AUDIO REC LEVEL].

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Useful functions

Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation (AUTO MODE setting)

You can make optimal recordings in various situations.

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch B

to AUTO.

4 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button

C, select [AUTO], [INTELLIGENT AUTO], or [SCENE SELECTION], and press the button again.

b Notes

• When you select [INTELLIGENT AUTO], [STEADY SHOT] is set to [ACTIVE], and the angle of view shifts 1.08 times toward the telephoto side.

Scenes detected by INTELLIGENT AUTO

Face detection: (Portrait), (Baby) Scene detection: . (Backlight),

(Landscape), (Night Scene),

(Spotlight), (Low Brightness),

(Macro)

Camera-shake detection: (Walk),

(Tripod)

To use [SCENE SELECTION]

1 Press the MENU button, press the v/V/

b/B/EXEC button and select

(CAMERASET) t [SCENE SELECTION SET], then press the button again.

2 Press the v/V/b/B /EXEC button, select

the desired setting, then press the button again.

Recording

2 Press the MENU button A.

3 Select (CAMERA SET) t

[AUTO MODE SET] with the v/V/ b/B/EXEC button C.

Setting Recording conditions

Night Scene* ([NIGHT SCENE])

Sunrise & Sunset* ([SUNRISE & SUNSET])

Shoots a night view with a proper exposure, using a tripod (sold separately).

Shoots the scenes under the glow of sunset/sunrise vividly.

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Useful functions (Continued)

Setting Recording conditions

Fireworks* ([FIREWORKS])

Landscape* ([LANDSCAPE])

Portrait ([PORTRAIT])

Spotlight ([SPOTLIGHT])

Beach ([BEACH])

* Focuses on only distant subjects.

Shoots fireworks with optimal exposure.

Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on any glass or mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject.

Brings out the subject, such as people or flowers, while creating a soft background.

Prevents people's faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light.

Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake.

Shooting in dark conditions (NIGHTSHOT)

You can shoot scenes under very dark conditions.

b Notes

• NIGHTSHOT can only be used when the AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to AUTO.

• NIGHTSHOT uses infrared light. Make sure that your finger does not cover the infrared light emitter when shooting.

• Remove the lens hood.

• Do not use NIGHTSHOT in bright conditions. Doing so may damage the camcorder.

What you can do with the Wi-Fi function of the camcorder

The Wi-Fi function of the camcorder enables you to operate the camcorder remotely by a smartphone.

Using a smartphone as a remote controller (One-touch remote (NFC))

1 Assign [NIGHTSHOT] to an

ASSIGN button. (p. 64)

2 Press the ASSIGN button.

• is displayed.

• To cancel, press the ASSIGN button again.

Required equipment/environment

Smartphone or tablet computer

Downloading “Content Browser Mobile”

To use a smartphone as a remote control for the camcorder, you need to install the dedicated application "Content Browser Mobile" on your smartphone. If “Content Browser Mobile” is already installed on your smartphone, update it to the latest version as necessary.

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Android OS

Search for “Content Browser Mobile” in Google Play, then install it.

• You need Android 4.1 or later when you use the NFC One-touch.

iOS

Search for “Content Browser Mobile” in the App Store, then install it.

• You need iOS 7.0 or later.

• You cannot use the NFC One-touch when you use iOS.

b Notes

• You need an NFC-compatible smartphone or tablet computer in order to use the NFC Onetouch function of the camcorder.

• Proper operation of the Wi-Fi function detailed in this manual is not guaranteed for all smartphones or tablet computers.

• Operations and screen displays of the application may be subject to change without notice by future upgrades.

2 Set the camcorder to the shooting

mode.

You can use the NFC function only when (N-Mark) is displayed on the screen.

3 Touch the smartphone on the

camcorder.

The smartphone connects to the camcorder, “Content Browser Mobile” is activated and [CTRL W/ SMARTPHONE] starts on the camcorder.

Recording

Connecting the camcorder to an Android smartphone equipped with the NFC function using One-touch

1 Select [Settings] on the

smartphone, then select [More…] and place a checkmark next to [NFC].

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b Notes

• Cancel the sleep mode and screen lock of the

smartphone beforehand.

• Continue to touch (1 second-2 seconds) on the

camcorder without moving, until “Content Browser Mobile” starts up.

• While [CTRL W/SMARTPHONE] is activated,

only the START/STOP button and handle record button are available on the camcorder.

• The smartphone cannot be connected to the

camcorder when [AIRPLANE MODE] is set to [ON]. Set [AIRPLANE MODE] to [OFF] (p. 99).

Using a smartphone as a remote controller

You can control some of the camcorder's movie shooting functions remotely with a smartphone. To start [CTRL W/SMARTPHONE] using the NFC function, see page 49.

4 Operate the camcorder by the

smartphone.

Setting button

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Select (NETWORK SET) t

[CTRL W/SMARTPHONE] with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button.

3 Connect the smartphone to the

camcorder, using the information that appears on the screen when the camcorder is ready to be connected.

The connection method will depend on the type of smartphone.

Android: See page 51.

iPhone/iPad: See page 52.

Iris, Focus, and Zoom buttons

Movie start/stop button

b Notes

• Live view images may not be displayed smoothly, depending on the smartphone performance and/or transmission conditions.

• Movies cannot be recorded on a smartphone.

z Tips

• If you assign [SMARTPHONE CONNECT] to an ASSIGN button, you can start [CTRL W/ SMARTPHONE] by pressing that ASSIGN button when the shooting screen is displayed (p. 64).

• To start [CTRL W/SMARTPHONE] in Slow & Quick Motion mode, perform one-touch connection with an NFC-compatible smartphone, or press the ASSIGN button to which [SMARTPHONE CONNECT] is assigned.

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Functions operable by [CTRL W/ SMARTPHONE]

• Recording start/stop

• Touch focus Available when using manual focus.

•Zoom

• Iris adjustment While the smartphone is connected to the camcorder, CLOSE cannot be selected.

b Notes

• You cannot perform other operations during touch focus.

Connecting without using the NFC function (Android)

1 Select [Settings] on your

smartphone, then select [Wi-Fi] and the SSID (displayed on the camcorder).

2 Input the password displayed on

the camcorder (first time only).

3 Confirm connection to the SSID

displayed on the camcorder.

z Tips

• The next time that you want to connect to the camcorder, select the camcorder in the device list in the Connect menu, and select [Connect].

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4 Return to the Home screen, then

tart “Content Browser Mobile.”

For details on how to operate “Content Browser Mobile” after it starts, refer to the Help section in “Content Browser Mobile”.

Connecting without using the NFC function (iPhone/iPad)

1 Select [Settings] on the iPhone or

iPad, then select [Wi-Fi] and the SSID (displayed on the camcorder).

2 Input the password displayed on

the camcorder (first time only).

3 Confirm connection to the SSID

displayed on the camcorder.

4 Return to the Home screen, then

start “Content Browser Mobile.”

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For details on how to operate “Content Browser Mobile” after it starts, refer to the Help section in “Content Browser Mobile”.

Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)

You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [GAMMA] and [DETAIL]. You can make adjustments for the time of day, weather conditions, or just personal preference. Connect your camcorder to a TV or monitor, and adjust the picture quality while observing the picture on the TV or monitor screen. Picture quality settings for different recording conditions have been stored in [PP1] through [PP6] as default settings. [PICTURE PROFILE] is assigned to the ASSIGN3 button A (p. 64).

b Notes

• [PP4] is set for the picture profile by default.

Picture profile number

PP1 Example settings of a

PP2 Example settings of a

PP3 Example settings of

PP4 Example settings of a

PP5 Example settings of

PP6 Example settings of

Example setting

color tone with [STANDARD] gamma

color tone with [STILL] gamma

natural color tone with [ITU-709] gamma

color tone that is faithful to [ITU-709]

pictures recorded on cinema color negative film

pictures screened with cinema color print film

1 Press the ASSIGN3 button A

during standby.

2 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button

B, select the picture profile number, then press the button again.

You can record with the settings of the selected picture profile.

3 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button

B, select [OK], then press the button again.

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To cancel the picture profile recording

Select [OFF] in step 2 with the v/V/b/B/ EXEC button B, then press the button.

To change the picture profile

You can change the settings stored in [PP1] through [PP6].

1 Press the ASSIGN3 button A. 2 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button B,

select the picture profile number that you want to change, then press the button again.

3 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button B,

select [SETTING], then press the button again.

4 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button B,

select the item that you want to adjust, then press the button again.

5 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button B,

adjust the picture quality, then press the button again.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other

items.

7 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button B,

select [RETURN], then press the button again.

8 Turn the v/V/b/B/EXEC button B to

select [OK], then press the button again. The picture profile indicator is displayed.

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BLACK LEVEL

To set the black level.

Item Description and settings

Sets the black level.

-15 to +15

GAMMA

To select a gamma curve.

Item Description and settings

[STANDARD] Standard gamma curve

[STILL] Gamma curve to create the tone of a still image.

[CINEMATONE1] Gamma curve 1 for producing tone of film camera images

[CINEMATONE2] Gamma curve 2 for producing tone of film camera images

[ITU709] Gamma curve that corresponds to ITU-709. Gain in low intensity area:

4.5

b Notes

• There is no still image shooting mode on the camcorder.

BLACK GAMMA

To correct gamma in low intensity area.

Item Description and settings

[RANGE] Selects a correcting range.

HIGH / MIDDLE / LOW

[LEVEL] Sets the correcting level.

-7 (maximum black compression) to +7 (maximum black stretch)

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KNEE

To set knee point and slope for video signal compression to prevent over-exposure by limiting signals in high intensity areas of the subject to the dynamic range of your camcorder. When selecting [STANDARD] or [STILL] in [GAMMA], [KNEE] is set to off if [MODE] is set to [AUTO]. To use functions in [KNEE], set [MODE] to [MANUAL].

Item Description and settings

[MODE] Selects a mode either automatic or manual.

[AUTO SET] Sets the maximum point and sensitivity in the automatic mode.

[MANUAL SET] Sets the knee point and slope manually.

COLOR MODE

To set type and level of colors.

Item Description and settings

[STANDARD] Suitable colors when [GAMMA] is set to [STANDARD].

[STILL] Suitable colors when [GAMMA] is set to [STILL].

[CINEMATONE1] Film camera image-like colors good with [GAMMA] set to

[CINEMATONE2] Film camera image-like colors good with [GAMMA] set to

[PRO] Natural colors when [GAMMA] is set to [ITU-709].

[ITU709 MATRIX] Colors that are faithful to the ITU-709 standard (when used with ITU-

[B/W] Sets the saturation to 0 and records in black and white.

[AUTO] : Sets the knee point and slope automatically. [MANUAL] : Sets the knee point and slope manually.

[MAX POINT] : Sets the maximum point.

90% to 100%

[SENSITIVITY] : Sets the sensitivity.

HIGH / MIDDLE / LOW

[POINT] : Sets the knee point.

75% to 105%

[SLOPE] : Sets the knee slope.

-5 (gentle) to +5 (steep) [KNEE] is set to off when you set to +5.

[CINEMATONE1].

[CINEMATONE2].

709 gamma).

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SATURATION

To set the color level.

Item Description and settings

- 32 (light) to +32 (dark)

COLOR PHASE

To set the color phase.

Item Description and settings

-7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish)

COLOR DEPTH

To set the color depth for each color phase. This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors. The color looks deeper as you increase the setting value to more positive side, and lighter as you decrease the value to more negative side. This function is effective even if you set [COLOR LEVEL] to [-8] (black and white).

Item Description and settings

[R] -7 (light red) to +7 (deep red)

[G] -7 (light green) to +7 (deep green)

[B] -7 (light blue) to +7 (deep blue)

[C] -7 (light cyan) to +7 (deep cyan)

[M] -7 (light magenta) to +7 (deep magenta)

[Y] -7 (light yellow) to +7 (deep yellow)

COLOR CORRECTION

To set the color correction.

Item Description and settings

TYPE Selects color correction type.

MEMORY SELECTION

[OFF] : Not correct colors. [COLOR REVISION]: Corrects colors stored in memory. Colors not

stored in memory (displayed in black and white when [COLOR EXTRACT] is set) will not be corrected.

[COLOR EXTRACT] : Displays areas in colors that are stored in the

memory. The other areas are displayed in black and white. You can use this function to add effects on your movies or to confirm the colors to be stored in the memory.

Selects a memory to be effective. [1] : Sets Memory 1 to be effective. [2] : Sets Memory 2 to be effective. [1&2] : Sets both Memory 1 and 2 to be effective.

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Item Description and settings

MEMORY1 COLOR Sets colors stored in Memory 1.

MEMORY1 REVISION

MEMORY2 COLOR Sets colors stored in Memory 2.

MEMORY2 REVISION

z Tips

• Setting both memories to the same setting doubles the color correction effect.

• The settings of [COLOR CORRECTION] will be retained even if the power is turned off. However, if you want to correct colors that may change according to time of the day, weather, location, etc., it is recommended that you set [COLOR CORRECTION] again prior to recording.

• If you change the white balance value or the settings of [WB SHIFT], [SATURATION] or [COLOR PHASE] of the picture profile, the settings of [PHASE RANGE] and [PHASE] of the selected memory will change. When you change the white balance value or the settings of the above picture profile items after you have set [PHASE RANGE] and [PHASE], check the settings of [COLOR CORRECTION] prior to recording.

• During the automatic white balance adjustment, the white balance value automatically varies according to the lighting conditions of your recording environment. The manual white balance adjustment is recommended when you use [COLOR CORRECTION].

[PHASE] : Sets color phase.

0 (purple) t 8 (red) t 16 (yellow) t 24 (green) t 31 (blue)

[PHASE RANGE]: Sets color phase range.

0 (no color selection), 1 (narrow: to select only a single color) to 31 (wide: to select multiple colors in similar color phase)

[SATURATION] : Sets saturation.

0 (to select from light colors to dark colors) to 31(to select dark color)

[ONE PUSH SET]: Automatically sets [PHASE] for a subject at the

center of the marker. [SATURATION] is set to 0.

Corrects colors in Memory 1. [PHASE] : Corrects the phase of the color in Memory 1.

-15 to +15 (0 for no correction.)

[SATURATION]: Corrects the saturation of the color in Memory 1.

-15 to +15 (0 for no correction.)

See [MEMORY1 COLOR] for description and settings.

Corrects colors in Memory 2. See [MEMORY1 REVISION] for description and settings.

WB SHIFT

To set items for the white balance shift. Items you can adjust differ depending on the filter type.

Item Description and settings

[FILTER TYPE] Selects a color filter type for the white balance shift.

[LB[COLOR TEMP]] Sets a color temperature offset value.

[LB-CC] : Film type (color conversion and correction) [R-B] : Video type (correction of R and B levels)

-9 (bluish) to +9 (reddish)

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Item Description and settings

[CC[MG/GR]] Sets a color correct offset value.

-9 (greenish) to +9 (magentish)

[R GAIN] Sets an R level.

-9 (low R level) to +9 (high R level)

[B GAIN] Sets a B level.

-9 (low B level) to +9 (high B level)

DETAIL

To set items for the detail.

Item Description and settings

[LEVEL] Sets the detail level.

-7 to +7

[MANUAL SET] [ON/OFF] : Turns on and off the manual detail adjustment.

Set to [ON] to enable the manual detail adjustment (automatic optimization will not be performed).

[V/H BALANCE] : Sets the vertical (V) and horizontal (H) balance of

DETAIL.

-2 (off to the vertical (V) side) to +2 (off to the horizontal (H) side)

[B/W BALANCE]: Selects the balance of the lower DETAIL (B) and

the upper DETAIL (W). TYPE1 (off to the lower DETAIL (B) side) to TYPE5 (off to the upper DETAIL (W) side)

[LIMIT] : Sets the limit level of DETAIL.

0 (Low limit level: likely to be limited) to 7 (High limit level: not likely to be limited)

[CRISPENING] : Sets the crispening level.

0 (shallow crispening level) to 7 (deep crispening level)

[HI-LIGHT DETAIL]:

Sets the DETAIL level in the high intensity areas. 0 to 4

COPY

To copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number.

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RESET

To reset the picture profile to the default setting.

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To copy the picture profile setting to another picture profile number

See page 53 for the location of the buttons.

1 Press the ASSIGN3 button A. 2 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button B,

select the picture profile number that you want to copy from, then press the button again.

3 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button B,

then select [SETTING] t [COPY].

4 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button B,

select the picture profile number that you want to copy to, then press the button again.

5 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button B,

then select [YES] t [RETURN] t [OK].

To reset the picture profile settings

You can reset the picture profile settings by each picture profile number. You cannot reset all picture profile settings at once. See page 53 for the location of the buttons.

1 Press the ASSIGN3 button A. 2 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button B,

select the picture profile number that you want to reset, then press the button again.

3 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button B,

then select [SETTING] t [RESET] t [YES] t [RETURN] t [OK].

Setting time data

The camcorder records movies accompanied by time data, such as time code and user bit.

Presetting the time code

1 Press the MENU button, press the v/V/

b/B/EXEC button and select (TC/

UB SET) t [TC PRESET], then press the button again.

2 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button , select

[PRESET], then press the button again.

3 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button , select

the first two digits, then press the button again. You can set the time code within the following range. When [60i] is selected: 00:00:00:00 - 23:59:59:29

• When setting 24p, you can set the last 2 time code digits of the frames in multiples of 4, between 0 and 23.

When [50i] is selected: 00:00:00:00 - 23:59:59:24

4 Set other digits by repeating step 3. 5 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button , select

[OK], then press the button again.

To reset the time code

You can reset the time code (00:00:00:00). Select [RESET] in step 2 of “Presetting the time code.”

To reset the time code using the Wireless Remote Commander

You can reset the time code (00:00:00:00) also by pressing the TC RESET button on the Wireless Remote Commander.

Presetting the user bit

1 Press the MENU button, press the v/V/

b/B/EXEC button and select (TC/

UB SET) t [UB PRESET], then press the button again.

2 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button , select

[PRESET], then press the button again.

3 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button , select

the first two digits, then press the button again.

4 Set other digits by repeating step 3. 5 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button , select

[OK], then press the button again.

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To reset the user bit

You can reset the user bit (00 00 00 00). Select [RESET] in step 2 of “Presetting the user bit.”

Recording with the Slow & Quick Motion function

By recording with a frame rate that is different from the playback frame rate, you can record images to be played back as slow motion or quick motion images. The images recorded with the Slow & Quick Motion function will appear smoother than slow or fast-forward playback of images recorded at normal speed. You can use Slow & Quick Motion function with XAVC HD and AVCHD.

Playback speed

The playback speeds based on the recording format and frame rate setting are as follows.

When [60i] is selected

FRAME RATE

60 40% slow 50% slow 100%

30 80% slow 100%

15 160%

8 300%

4 600%

2 1200%

1 2400%

1080/24p 1080/30p 1080/60p

quick

REC FORMAT

(standard)

200% quick

375% quick

750% quick

1500% quick

3000% quick

(standard)

200% quick

400% quick

750% quick

1500% quick

3000% quick

6000% quick

When [50i] is selected

FRAME RATE

50 50% slow 100% (standard)

25 100% (standard) 200% quick

12 208% quick 417% quick

6 417% quick 833% quick

3 833% quick 1667% quick

2 1250% quick 2500% quick

1 2500% quick 5000% quick

b Notes

• For details about the memory cards that can used to record with Slow & Quick Motion, see page 27.

• When recording with the Quick Motion recording function, your camcorder may continue recording for some time (approximately 30 seconds at most) after you press the button to stop recording. Do not operate your camcorder while the [REC] indicator is flashing on the screen, and wait till it turns to [STBY].

• After you press the button to stop recording, your camcorder continues recording till it completes writing of the minimum unit of data (0.5 seconds of replay time).

1080/25p 1080/50p

REC FORMAT

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Preparation

You must set the recording format and frame rate.

1 Press the MENU button A. 2 Select (CAMERA SET) t [S&Q

MOTION] t [REC FORMAT] with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button C.

3 Select a recording format.

Setting values [XAVC HD]

60i 50i

1080/60p 50Mbps

1080/60p 35Mbps

1080/30p 50Mbps

1080/30p 35Mbps

1080/24p 50Mbps

1080/24p 35Mbps

[AVCHD]

60i 50i

1080/60p PS 1080/50p PS

1080/30p FX 1080/25p FX

1080/30p FH 1080/25p FH

1080/24p FX -

1080/24p FH -

1080/50p 50Mbps

1080/50p 35Mbps

1080/25p 50Mbps

1080/25p 35Mbps

4 Select [FRAME RATE] with the v/V/

b/B/EXEC button C, and set a desired

frame rate. [XAVC HD]

60i 50i

60fps 50fps

30fps 25fps

15fps 12fps

8fps 6fps

4fps 3fps

2fps 2fps

1fps 1fps

[AVCHD]

60i 50i

60fps 50fps

30fps 25fps

15fps 12fps

8fps 6fps

4fps 3fps

2fps 2fps

1fps 1fps

5 Select [ RETURN].

To record with the Slow & Quick Motion function

1 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button to

select (CAMERA SET) t [S&Q MOTION] t [EXECUTE], or assign [S&Q MOTION] to an ASSIGN button and then press the ASSIGN button.

2 Press the START/STOP button B. Recording starts.

To stop Slow & Quick Motion recording

Press the START/STOP button B again.

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To change the frame rate setting

Hold the ASSIGN button down for about 1 second, than change the value with the v/ V/b/B/EXEC button C. Holding the ASSIGN button down again for about 1 second restores the previous setting.

To cancel Slow & Quick Motion recording

Press the ASSIGN button or the MENU button A during standby.

z Notes

• When you are recording with a slow frame rate, the camcorder may continue recording for a few more seconds after you press the START/STOP button to stop recording.

• You cannot change the frame rate during Slow & Quick Motion recording. To change the frame rate, stop current Slow & Quick Motion recording.

• The time code is recorded in the [REC RUN] mode during Slow & Quick Motion recording (p. 98).

• Slow & Quick Motion mode is automatically canceled when the camcorder is turned off, but the frame rate setting is retained.

• You cannot record sound during Slow & Quick Motion recording.

• You cannot use the Slow & Quick Motion function for the simultaneous recording.

• You cannot use the Slow & Quick Motion function with DV.

Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (Last Scene Review)

You can review the most recently recorded scene on the LCD screen. [LAST SCENE REVIEW] is assigned to the ASSIGN1 button.

ASSIGN1 button

Right after you stop recording, press the ASSIGN1 button.

The camcorder plays from the top to the end of the most recently recorded scene, then returns to standby mode.

To stop reviewing the last scene

Press the ASSIGN1 button during playback. The camcorder returns to standby mode.

b Notes

• If you edit the movie or remove the recording media after you stop recording, the Last Scene Review function may not work correctly.

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Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons

Some functions can be assigned to the ASSIGN buttons for use. You can assign a single function to any one of the ASSIGN 1 to 6 buttons. See “Menu items” (p. 83) on the function of each item.

Default function of each ASSIGN button

• ASSIGN1: LAST SCENE REVIEW (p. 63)

• ASSIGN2: STATUS CHECK (p. 72)

• ASSIGN3: PICTURE PROFILE (p. 53)

• ASSIGN4: FOCUS MAGNIFIER (p. 35)

• ASSIGN5: IRIS PUSH AUTO (p. 39)

• ASSIGN6: D. EXTENDER (p. 87)

Functions you can assign to the ASSIGN buttons

• - (no function)

• FOCUS MAGNIFIER (p. 35)

• LAST SCENE REVIEW (p. 63)

•WHT BAL (p.42)

• WB PRESET (p. 86)

• WB SET (p. 87)

• AE SHIFT (p. 87)

• D.EXTENDER (p. 87)

• STEADY SHOT (p. 88)

• S&Q MOTION (p. 61)

• AUTO MODE SET (p. 88)

• SCENE SELECTION SET (p. 88)

• NIGHTSHOT (p. 48)

• IRIS PUSH AUTO (p. 39)

• SPOT METER/FOCUS (p. 88)

• SPOT METER (p. 88)

• SPOT FOCUS (p. 88)

• FACE DETECTION (p. 88)

• COLOR BAR (p. 89)

• PICTURE PROFILE (p. 53)

• VOLUME (p. 92)

• HISTOGRAM (p. 93)

• ZEBRA (p. 94)

• PEAKING (p. 94)

• MARKER (p. 94)

• CAMERA DATA DISPLAY (p. 95)

• AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY (p. 95)

• DATA CODE (p. 96)

• TC/UB DISPLAY (p. 97)

• SMARTPHONE CONNECT (p. 50)

• STATUS CHECK (p. 72)

• REC LAMP (p. 101)

• THUMBNAIL (p. 66)

ASSIGN 1-3 buttons

ASSIGN4 button

ASSIGN5 button

ASSIGN6 button

1 Press the MENU button A.

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2 Select (OTHERS) t [ASSIGN

BUTTON] with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button B.

3 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button

B, select the ASSIGN button that you want to set, then press the button again.

4 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button

B, select the function that you want to assign, then press the button again.

5 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button

B, select [OK], then press the button again.

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Playback

Playing back movies

1 Open the LCD panel.

THUMBNAIL button

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2 Press the THUMBNAIL button.

The THUMBNAIL screen appears after a few seconds.

Recording media

Current movie

data (p. 67)

• You can turn on or off the date and time display on the thumbnails by pressing the DISPLAY button.

Playback mode

Thumbnail (movie)

3 Play back movies.

1 Touch the recording media you want to play back.

You can also select the desired recording media by pressing the v/V/b/B/EXEC button followed by pressing the EXEC button.

: Memory card A : Memory card B

2 Touch the playback mode, and select the desired image quality of movies.

Playback mode

3 Touch twice the thumbnail of the movie you want to play back.

You can also select the movie to be played back by pressing v/V/b/B buttons followed by pressing the EXEC button. The first touch of the thumbnail will show the information on the movie at the lower part of the LCD screen.

Playback

ADate and time of recording started BResolution

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Playback (Continued)

CFrame rate DRecording mode EDuration FTime code of recording started

Time code will not be displayed correctly when you play back recording media with no time code, or recording media with time code that your camcorder does not support.

GDOLBY DIGITAL recording

Displayed when audio is recorded in Dolby Digital format.

• i appears with the movie that has been most recently played back or recorded. If you touch the movie with i, you can continue playback from the previous time.

Your camcorder starts playing the selected movie.

NextStop

Slow/Fast reverse

b Notes

• Movie files recorded in DV mode can only be played back when the camcorder is set to DV mode.

z Tips

• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the THUMBNAIL screen.

• Touch / during pause to play back movies slowly.

• The playback speed increases based on the number of times that you touch / .

• In DV mode, SCAN/SLOW buttons are disabled.

• In DV mode, fast forward and fast reverse during playback are 5 times faster than normal playback speed.

• When you play back a DV file recorded with a camcorder other than this camcorder, the F value may not be displayed correctly.

Slow/Fast forward

Play/Pause

To adjust the volume

Press the MENU button and select (AUDIO SET) t [VOLUME] to adjust the volume.

To return to the recording mode

Press the THUMBNAIL button.

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On playing back movies

• Movies recorded using this camcorder may not be played back normally on devices other than this camcorder. Also, movies recorded on other devices may not play back properly on this camcorder.

• DV movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on A/V devices of other manufacturers.

Playing back still images

1 Touch the recording media you want to view on the THUMBNAIL screen.

: Memory card A : Memory card B

2 Touch the playback mode, then select (still image).

Playback mode

3 Touch twice the thumbnail of the still image you want to view.

The first touch of the thumbnail will show the information on the still image at the lower part of the LCD screen.

ADate and time of recording BResolution CImage size

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Playback (Continued)

Your camcorder displays the selected still image.

To enlarge

Touch (playback zoom) when playing back a still image. You can adjust the zoom with / , or with the power zoom lever. When you touch the enlarged image, the touched point will be displayed at the center of the screen.

Notes on playing back still images

• The camcorder is not able to record still images, but it can play back still images that were

recorded on another device.

• The camcorder may not be able to play back some still images.

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Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder

Displaying recording data (Data code)

You can display information, including date, time and camera data automatically stored during recording on the screen during playback.

Select (DISPLAY SET) t DATA CODE and choose the data that you want to display, or press the ASSIGN button to which the DATA CODE function is assigned, during playback or pause.

The screen changes in the order, date and time display t camera data display t no display with each press of the button.

Changing the screen display

You can display information such as time code, etc., on the image.

Press the DISPLAY button (A).

The screen indicators turn on (displayed) and off (not displayed) as you press the button. In the recording mode, the screen changes in the order, detailed display t simple display t no display with each press of the button.

z Tips

• You can display the screen indicators during playback on a TV. Select [ALL OUTPUT] of [DISPLAY OUTPUT] (p. 97).

A White balance

will appear during the playback of still images or movies recorded with [MANU WB TEMP].

B Shutter speed C Iris D Gain E Exposure

appears during playback of the movie recorded with the iris, gain or shutter speed automatically adjusted.

appears during playback of the movie recorded with the iris, gain or shutter speed manually adjusted.

F SteadyShot

Playback

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b Notes

• When you play back the memory card on other devices, the camera data may be displayed incorrectly. Confirm the correct camera data on your camcorder.

• Data code cannot be displayed for XAVC HD.

Checking the settings in your camcorder (Status check)

You can check the settings of the following items.

• [STATUS CHECK] is assigned to the ASSIGN2 button (p. 64).

• Audio setup (p. 92)

• Output signal setup (p. 90)

• Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 64)

• Camera setup (p. 86)

• Record button setup (p. 32) You can check the record button setting.

1 Press the ASSIGN2 button B.

2 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button

C to display the items.

AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t CAMERA t REC BUTTON SET t MEDIA INFO t BATTERY INFO

Setup items are displayed according to the settings of the camcorder when it is turned on.

• Recording media information You can check the estimated used and free spaces.

• Battery Info You can check the remaining capacity of the attached battery.

To hide the display

Press the ASSIGN2 button B.

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Connecting a monitor or a TV

Playback image quality depends on the type of monitor or TV, or the jacks used to make the connection.

Monitor/TV

SDI Cable (sold separately)

HDMI Cable (sold separately)

AV cable (sold separately)

1 Press the MENU button.

To SDI jack

To HDMI input jack

Signal flow

Monitor/TV

To video input jack

To audio input jack

Signal flow

Playback

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Connecting a monitor or a TV (Continued)

2 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button to select (REC/OUT SET) t [OUTPUT

SELECT] t the jack that you want to use for output.

The VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks are integrated into the Multi/Micro USB jack. To connect to the video input or audio input jack of a monitor or TV, use an AV cable (sold separately). Image signals cannot to be output from HDMI OUT, VIDEO OUT, and SDI OUT jacks simultaneously. The output resolution of the VIDEO OUT is 480i when [60i/50i SEL] is set to 60i, or 576i when [60i/50i SEL] is set to 50i.

Output resolution

The output resolution varies depending on the recording mode and [SDI/HDMI] setting.

When [60i] is selected

HD/DV [SDI/HDMI] setting

1080p/480i 1080p 1080p* 480i

720p/480i 720p 720p 480i

1080i/480i 1080i 1080i 480i

480p No output 480p 480i

480i 480i 480i 480i

1080p/480i 480i 480i 480i

720p/480i 480i 480i 480i

1080i/480i 480i 480i 480i

480p No output 480p 480i

480i 480i 480i 480i

When [50i] is selected

HD/DV [SDI/HDMI] setting

1080p/576i 1080p 1080p* 576i

720p/576i 720p 720p 576i

1080i/576i 1080i 1080i 576i

576p No output 576p 576i

576i 576i 576i 576i

SDI OUT HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT

Output resolution

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HD/DV [SDI/HDMI] setting

SDI OUT HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT

Output resolution

1080p/576i 576i 576i 576i

720p/576i 576i 576i 576i

1080i/576i 576i 576i 576i

576p No output 576p 576i

576i 576i 576i 576i

* For movies recorded with the frame rate in [REC FORMAT] set to 24p, the output resolution varies

depending on the [24p OUTPUT] setting in [VIDEO OUT], as shown below.

Output resolution

24p OUTPUT SDI OUT HDMI OUT

24p 1080/24p 1080/24p

60p 1080/60p 1080/60p

b Notes

• It is recommended that you use an authorized cable with HDMI logo or a Sony HDMI cable.

• Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the movies.

• Images and sounds may not be reproduced correctly on some monitors or TVs.

• Do not connect the output jacks of the camcorder with the output jacks of the monitor or TV. A malfunction may be caused.

• When the frame rate in [REC FORMAT] is set to 24p or 30p (when [60i] is selected) or 25p (when [50i] is selected), the output signal is converted to interlace or progressive through pull-down conversion.

• If you display the edit screen while outputting signals to a monitor or TV, the menu may not be displayed correctly.

• This camcorder is not compatible with “BRAVIA” sync.

z Tips

• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface for transferring uncompressed digital audio and video signals between a TV and a connected device. By connecting a cable from the camcorder’s HDMI OUT jack to your TV, you can enjoy high image quality video and digital audio.

Playback

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Editing

Protecting movies and still images (Protect)

Protect movies and still images to avoid deleting them by mistake.

Dividing a movie

You can divide a movie at a designated point.

1 Press the MENU button when the

THUMBNAIL screen is displayed.

2 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button,

then select (EDIT) t [PROTECT].

3 Touch the movies or still images

to be protected.

is displayed on the selected images.

• Press and hold the image down to preview the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.

• You can select up to 100 images at one time.

4 Touch t t .

To undo the protection of movies and still images

Touch the movie or still image marked with

in step 3. disappears.

b Notes

• You cannot protect DV images.

1 Press the MENU button while

playing back movies.

2 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button,

then select (EDIT) t [DIVIDE].

3 Touch X at the point where you

want to divide.

After you select the point with X, make fine adjustment with these buttons.

Returns to the beginning of the selected movie.

4 Touch t .

b Notes

• You cannot restore movies once they are divided.

• Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the recording media that contains the movies from your camcorder during the operation. It may damage the recording media.

• A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch X and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based in about half-second increments.

• Movies recorded in DV or XAVC HD cannot be divided.

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Deleting movies and still images

You can free media space by deleting movies and still images from recording media.

b Notes

• You cannot restore images once they are deleted.

• Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor or the recording media that contains the movies or still images from your camcorder during the operation. It may damage the recording media.

• You cannot delete protected movies and still images. Undo the protection of the movies and still images, before you try to delete them (p. 76).

• Save important movies and still images in advance.

z Tips

• To delete all data recorded on the recording media and recover all the recordable space of the media, format the media (p. 78).

3 Touch the movies or still images

to be deleted.

is displayed on the selected images.

• Press and hold the image down to preview the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.

• You can select up to 100 images at one time.

• - appears at the upper right corner on the thumbnail of protected images.

• No check box appears on the thumbnail of protected images.

Editing

1 Press the MENU button when the

THUMBNAIL screen is displayed.

2 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button,

then select (EDIT) t [DELETE].

4 Touch t t .

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Formatting the recording media

Formatting deletes data from the recording media to recover recordable free space.

b Notes

• Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation.

• To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them before formatting the recording media.

• Protected movies and still images are also deleted.

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button,

then select (OTHERS) t [MEDIA FORMAT].

3 Select the recording media to be

formatted.

4 Touch t .

b Notes

• While [Executing...] is displayed, do not turn off the camcorder, do not operate any buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or remove the recording media from your camcorder. (The access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting recording media.)

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Deleting all data from the memory card completely

If a memory card is used repeatedly, garbage data accumulate which may prevent the image data from being written at the fixed speed. In this case, recording may stop suddenly. If this happens, empty the memory card to avoid the writing error. Emptying the memory card can erase more data than ordinary formatting.

b Notes

• If you perform this operation, all stored data are deleted. To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them before the operation.

• You cannot perform this operation unless you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).

• Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor. Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation.

• Do not apply any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder during this operation.

1 Connect your camcorder to the

wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (supplied) (p. 21).

2 Press the MENU button.

b Notes

• It may take from several minutes to several hours to empty recording media, depending on the capacity. You can check the actual time required on the LCD screen.

• If you stop the operation while [Executing...] is displayed, be sure to complete the operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or emptying before you use the recording media next time.

z Tips

• To prevent a data write error from occurring on the recording media, empty the media data from the camcorder before you start recording. By deleting all data using the [Empty] operation instead of the ordinary [MEDIA FORMAT] operation, you can minimize potential media write errors that might occur when recording.

Editing

3 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button,

then select (OTHERS) t [MEDIA FORMAT].

4 Select the recording media to be

formatted.

The format screen appears.

5 Touch [Empty] t .

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Repairing the image database file

This function checks the database information and the consistency of movies and still images on the recording media, and repairs if any inconsistencies found.

b Notes

• Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation.

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Turn the v /V/b/B/EXEC button to

select (OTHERS) t [REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE].

3 Select the recording media you

want to check the database file.

4 Touch .

The database file check starts. Touch

and quit the database file check if

no inconsistency is found.

5 Touch t .

b Notes

• If you stop the operation while [Repairing the image database file.] is displayed, be sure to complete the operation as described above before you use the recording media next time.

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Using the Menu

Operating the menu

You can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu items displayed on the LCD screen.

MENU button

2 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button,

select the desired menu icon, then press the button again.

CAMERA SET (p. 86)

REC/OUT SET (p. 90)

AUDIO SET (p. 92)

DISPLAY SET (p. 93)

TC/UB SET (p. 97)

NETWORK SET (p. 99)

OTHERS (p. 100)

EDIT (p. 86)

v/V/b/B/EXEC button

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu screen appears.

3 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button,

select the item that you want to set, then press the button again.

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Operating the menu (Continued)

4 Press the v/V/b/B/EXEC button,

select the desired setting, then press the button again.

5 Press the MENU button to hide

the menu screen.

To return to the previous screen, select [ RETURN].

b Notes

• The available menu items vary depending on the context of your camcorder during recording or playback.

• Items and setting values not available due to other settings, are grayed out.

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Menu items

The function and setting value of each menu item are as follows. The default settings are marked with B.

(CAMERA SET) (p. 86)

AGC LIMIT BOFF, 24dB - 9dB WB PRESET BOUTDOOR,

WB OUTDOOR LEVEL

WB TEMP SET 2300K - 15000K

WB SET AE SHIFT ON/OFF

D.EXTENDER BOFF, ON ZOOM SET ZOOM TYPE

STEADY SHOT BSTANDARD,

S&Q MOTION

INDOOR, MANU WB TEMP

-7 - +7 (B0)

(B6500K)

BOFF, ON

LEVEL

-2.0EV - +2.0EV (B0EV)

BOPTICAL ZOOM ONLY, ON[CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM], ON[DIGITAL ZOOM]

HANDLE ZOOM

1 - 8 (B3)

SPEED ZOOM

BOFF, ON

ACTIVE, OFF [XAVC HD]

REC FORMAT

When [60i] is selected 1080/60p 50Mbps, 1080/60p 35Mbps, 1080/30p 50Mbps, 1080/30p 35Mbps, B1080/24p 50Mbps, 1080/24p 35Mbps, When [50i] is selected 1080/50p 50Mbps, 1080/50p 35Mbps, B1080/25p 50Mbps, 1080/25p 35Mbps,

FRAME RATE

1-60fps (B60fps)

[AVCHD] REC FORMAT

When [60i] is selected 1080/60p PS, 1080/30p FX, 1080/30p FH, B1080/24p FX, 1080/24p FH, When [50i] is selected 1080/50p PS, B1080/25p FX, 1080/25p FH,

FRAME RATE

1-60fps (B60fps)

AUTO MODE SET BAUTO,

SCENE SELECTION SET

SPOT METER/ FOCUS

SPOT METER SPOT FOCUS AUTO SLOW

SHUTTER AUTO BACK LIGHT BOFF, ON FACE DETECTION BOFF, ON NIGHTSHOT LIGHT BON, OFF COLOR BAR ON/OFF

PICTURE PROFILE See page 53.

INTELLIGENT AUTO, SCENE SELECTION

NIGHT SCENE, SUNRISE & SUNSET, FIREWORKS, LANDSCAPE, BPORTRAIT, SPOTLIGHT, BEACH

BOFF, ON

TONE

BOFF, ON

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Menu items (Continued)

(REC/OUT SET) (p. 90)

REC SET FILE FORMAT

REC FORMAT

BXAVC HD, AVCHD

XAVC HD When [60i] is selected 1080/60p 50Mbps, 1080/60p 35Mbps, B1080/60i 50Mbps, 1080/60i 35Mbps, 1080/60i 25Mbps, 1080/30p 50Mbps, 1080/30p 35Mbps, 1080/24p 50Mbps, 1080/24p 35Mbps, 720/60p 50Mbps

When [50i] is selected 1080/50p 50Mbps, 1080/50p 35Mbps, B1080/50i 50Mbps, 1080/50i 35Mbps, 1080/50i 25Mbps, 1080/25p 50Mbps, 1080/25p 35Mbps, 720/50p 50Mbps

AVCHD When [60i] is selected 1080/60p PS, B1080/60i FX, 1080/60i FH, 1080/30p FX, 1080/30p FH, 1080/24p FX, 1080/24p FH, 720/60p FX, 720/60p FH, 720/60p HQ

When [50i] is selected 1080/50p PS, B1080/50i FX, 1080/50i FH, 1080/25p FX, 1080/25p FH, 720/50p FX,

720/50p FH, 720/50p HQ

SIMUL/RELAY REC

BOFF, SIMULTANEOUS REC, RELAY REC

REC BUTTON SETTING

BREC BUTTON:

, HANDLE REC BUTTON:

/ REC BUTTON: , HANDLE REC BUTTON: / REC BUTTON:

, HANDLE REC BUTTON:

DV MODE

WIDE REC

BOFF, ON

VIDEO OUT OUTPUT SELECT

CANCEL DV MODE

SDI, BHDMI, VIDEO

SDI/HDMI

When [60i] is selected 1080p/480i, 720p/ 480i, B1080i/480i, 480p, 480i When [50i] is selected 1080p/576i, 720p/ 576i, B1080i/576i, 576p, 576i

24p OUTPUT*

24p, B60p

DOWN CONVERT TYPE

BSQUEEZE, LETTER BOX(16:9), EDGE CROP

WIDE CONVERT BSQUEEZE, LETTER BOX(16:9), EDGE CROP

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HDMI TC OUTPUT

BOFF, ON

SDI/HDMI REC CONTROL

BOFF, ON

(AUDIO SET) (p. 92)

VOLUME AVCHD AUDIO

FORMAT AUDIO REC LEVEL REC LEVEL MODE

INT MIC WIND BOFF, ON MIC SELECT BAUTO, INT MIC, MI

AUDIO OUTPUT TIMING

BLINEAR PCM, DOLBY DIGITAL

BNORMAL, HIGH, MANUAL

MANUAL REC LEVEL

1 - 31 (B21)

SHOE MIC, STEREO MINI MIC

BLIVE, LIP SYNC

(DISPLAY SET) (p. 93)

HISTOGRAM BOFF, ON,

ZEBRA ON/OFF

PEAKING ON/OFF

MARKER ON/OFF

ON[ZEBRA POINT]

BOFF, ON

LEVEL

70 - 100, 100+ (B70)

BOFF, ON

COLOR

BWHITE, RED, YELLOW

LEVEL

HIGH, BMIDDLE, LOW

BOFF, ON

CENTER

BON, OFF

ASPECT

BOFF, 4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 15:9, 1.66:1,

1.85:1, 2.35:1

SAFETY ZONE

BOFF, 80%, 90%

GUIDEFRAME

FOCUS MAG RATIO ×4.0, ×8.0, B×4.0/×8.0 CAMERA DATA

DISPLAY AUDIO LEVEL

DISPLAY ZOOM DISPLAY BBAR, NUMBER FOCUS DISPLAY BMETER, FEET SHUTTER DISPLAY BSECOND, DEGREE DATA CODE BOFF, DATE/TIME,

LCD BRIGHT BNORMAL, BRIGHT VF BRIGHT BNORMAL, BRIGHT VF COLOR TEMP. DISPLAY OUTPUT BLCD PANEL,

BOFF, ON

OFF, BON

BON, OFF

CAMERA DATA

ALL OUTPUT

z Tips

• You can display [DATA CODE] by pressing the MENU button when the playback screen is displayed.

(TC/UB SET) (p. 97)

TC/UB DISPLAY BTC, U-BIT TC PRESET PRESET, RESET UB PRESET PRESET, RESET TC FORMAT* TC RUN BREC RUN,

TC MAKE BPRESET,

UB TIME REC BOFF, ON

BDF, NDF

FREE RUN

REGENERATE

(NETWORK SET) (p. 99)

CTRL W/ SMARTPHONE

AIRPLANE MODE BOFF, ON EDIT DEVICE NAME DISP MAC ADDRESS

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Menu items (Continued)

SSID/PW RESET

(CAMERA SET)

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions ( STEADY SHOT, etc.)

(OTHERS) (p. 100)

STATUS CHECK CAMERA PROFILE MEMORY CARD A,

ASSIGN BUTTON ASSIGN1, ASSIGN2,

CLOCK SET AREA SET SUMMERTIME BOFF, ON LANGUAGE DATE REC BOFF, ON BEEP BOFF, ON REC LAMP BON, OFF REMOTE CONTROL BON, OFF 60i/50i SEL 60i, 50i* MEDIA FORMAT MEMORY CARD A,

REPAIR IMAGE DB FILE

USB CONNECT USB LUN SET BMULTI, SINGLE OPERATION TIME VERSION DISPLAY CALIBRATION INITIALIZE

MEMORY CARD B

ASSIGN3, ASSIGN4, ASSIGN5, ASSIGN6

MEMORY CARD B MEMORY CARD A,

MEMORY CARD B

(EDIT)

PROTECT DIVIDE DELETE

z Tips

• You can display the [EDIT] menu by pressing the MENU button when the THUMBNAIL or playback screen is displayed.

Settings are available only when [60i/50i SEL]

is set to [60i].

*2The default setting is 60i for NTSC and 50i for

PAL. Refer to the label on the bottom of the set.

The default settings are marked with B.

See page 81 for details on selecting menu items.

Press the MENU button t select

(CAMERA SET) with the v/V/b/B/

EXEC button.

AGC LIMIT

You can select the upper limit for the Auto Gain Control (AGC).

BOFF, 24dB - 9dB (3dB increments)

b Notes

• This function is not effective while you adjust the gain manually.

WB PRESET

You can use the preset white balance. For more details, see page 42.

WB OUTDOOR LEVEL

You can set an offset value to adjust the outdoor white balance when you set [WB PRESET] to [OUTDOOR].

-7 - B0 - +7 (bluish - normal - reddish)

WB TEMP SET

You can set the color temperature when you set [WB PRESET] to [MANU WB TEMP].

2300K - B6500K - 15000K (100K increments)

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WB SET

See page 43.

AE SHIFT

x ON/OFF

B OFF

Does not use the AE SHIFT function.

Uses the AE SHIFT function. The selected value (-2.0EV for example) appears on the LCD screen.

x LEVEL

You can set an offset value to adjust the automatic exposure adjustment value with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button.

-2.0EV - B0EV - +2.0EV (dark - standard - bright)

b Notes

• This function is not effective while you adjust the iris, shutter speed, gain all manually.

z Tips

• You can assign [ON/OFF] to an ASSIGN button (p. 64).

D.EXTENDER

You can use 2× magnification when recording.

B OFF

Does not use the magnification function.

ON ( )

Uses the magnification function.

z Tips

• [D.EXTENDER] is assigned to the ASSIGN6 button (p. 64).

ZOOM SET

x ZOOM TYPE

B OPTICAL ZOOM ONLY

Uses only optical zoom. You can zoom up to 12×.

ON[CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM]

You can use the clear image zoom in addition to the optical zoom.

You can zoom up to 24×, which includes 12× optical zoom.

ON[DIGITAL ZOOM]

You can use the digital zoom in addition to the optical zoom and clear image zoom. You can zoom up to 192× but the image quality deteriorates within the range where

is displayed.

z Tips

• Clear image zoom maintains an image quality that is close to the original.

• The face detection function will not be effective while using the digital zoom.

x HANDLE ZOOM

You can select the zoom speed for the FIX position of the handle zoom switch.

1 - B3 - 8

(slow - normal - fast)

x SPEED ZOOM

You can increase the zoom speed of the power zoom lever and the handle zoom.

B OFF

b Notes

• When you set this function to [ON], the operation sound of the zoom may also be recorded at the movie recording.

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Press the MENU button t select (CAMERA SET) with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button.

STEADY SHOT

You can set the camera shake reduction when shooting.

B STANDARD ( )

Uses SteadyShot when shooting under relatively stable conditions.

ACTIVE ( )

Uses SteadyShot with more powerful effect.

OFF ( )

Does not use SteadyShot. This setting is recommended when you use

a tripod.

b Notes

• When [ACTIVE] is selected, the angle of view shifts 1.08 times toward the telephoto side.

z Tips

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 64).

S&Q MOTION

See page 61.

AUTO MODE SET

See page 47.

SCENE SELECTION SET

See page 47.

SPOT METER/FOCUS

You can adjust the brightness and focus for the selected subject automatically.

z Tips

• Automatic brightness adjustment can be canceled by setting the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO.

SPOT METER

You can adjust the brightness for the selected subject automatically.

z Tips

• Automatic brightness adjustment can be canceled by setting the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO.

SPOT FOCUS

See page 35.

AUTO SLOW SHUTTER

You can set the shutter speed to slow down automatically up to 1/30 (up to 1/24 when shooting in 24p) (when [60i] is selected) or up to 1/25 (when [50i] is selected) when recording in a dark place.

B OFF

Does not use the AUTO SLOW SHUTTER function.

ON ( )

Uses the AUTO SLOW SHUTTER function.

AUTO BACK LIGHT

You can automatically correct for backlighting.

B OFF

Does not correct for backlighting.

Automatically corrects for backlighting.

FACE DETECTION

See page 35.

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NIGHTSHOT LIGHT

You can record clear images with NIGHTSHOT (p. 48), which uses an infrared light when shooting.

B ON

Emits infrared light.

OFF

Does not emit infrared light.

b Notes

• Make sure that your finger does not cover the infrared light emitter (p. 4) when shooting.

• Remove the lens hood (supplied) so that they do not block the infrared light emitter.

• The light is effective up to a distance of approximately 3 meters.

COLOR BAR

x ON/OFF

B OFF

Does not display color bars.

Displays color bars on the LCD screen, records them on recording media, and outputs audio tone signals.

This function helps you to adjust colors when you view movies recorded with your camcorder on a TV or a monitor.

b Notes

• This function is automatically set to [OFF] when you switch the format, perform the function by the MENU button, or turn off the camcorder.

• You cannot change the setting during recording or the Focus Magnifier operation.

x TONE

B OFF

Does not output audio tone signals.

Outputs audio tone signals (1 kHz: full bit

-20dB (when [60i] is selected), -18dB (when [50i] is selected)).

Set [ON/OFF] to [ON], too.

z Tips

• You can assign [ON/OFF] to an ASSIGN button (p. 64).

• If you record color bars with [TONE] set to [OFF], the camcorder records sound from the microphone.

PICTURE PROFILE

See page 53.

Using the Menu

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(REC/OUT SET)

Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

See page 81 for details on selecting menu items.

Press the MENU button t select

(REC/OUT SET) with the v/V/b/B/

EXEC button.

REC SET

x REC FORMAT

See page 37.

x SIMUL/RELAY REC

See page 31.

x REC BUTTON SET

See page 32.

x DV MODE

See page 38.

x WIDE REC

You can set the aspect ratio when recording in DV.

B OFF ( )

Records in 4:3.

Records in 16:9.

b Notes

• When recording at a setting other than DV, the aspect ratio is fixed to 16:9, and the 4:3 aspect ratio is not available.

x CANCEL DV MODE

See page 38.

VIDEO OUT

x OUTPUT SELECT

You can select the jack to use for video output.

SDI

Outputs from SDI jack.

B HDMI

Outputs from HDMI jack.

VIDEO

Outputs from VIDEO jack.

x SDI/HDMI

You can select the resolution of the output signal from the HDMI/SDI jacks.

When [60i] is selected:

1080p/480i

720p/480i

B 1080i/480i

480p

480i

When [50i] is selected:

1080p/576i

720p/576i

B 1080i/576i

576p

576i

z Tips

• See page 74 on the output resolution of the signal for each connecting cable.

x 24p OUTPUT (when [60i] is selected)

You can set the output format when the frame rate in [REC FORMAT] is set to 24p.

24p

Outputs in 24p.

B 60p

Outputs in 60p.

b Notes

• This function is available only when SDI/HDMI is 1080p/480i.

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x DOWN CONVERT TYPE

You can select a down convert type when you down-covert video signal. Use this function for outputting movies and still images recorded in

16:9.

B SQUEEZE

Outputs a horizontally compressed image while maintaining its original height.

LETTER BOX(16:9)

Outputs a vertically compressed image while maintaining its original aspect ratio.

EDGE CROP

Outputs the central portion of the original image by cropping its right and left edges.

x WIDE CONVERT

You can select a down convert type when you down-covert video signal. Use this function for outputting DV movies recorded with [ WIDE REC] set to [ON].

B SQUEEZE

Outputs a horizontally compressed image while maintaining its original height.

LETTER BOX(16:9)

Outputs a vertically compressed image while maintaining its original aspect ratio.

EDGE CROP

Outputs the central portion of the original image by cropping its right and left edges.

b Notes

• When you view a movie recorded in DV with [ WIDE REC] set to [ON] on a standard 4:3 TV, images may appear horizontally compressed while maintaining its original height. In such a case, select [LETTER BOX(16:9)] or [EDGE CROP].

• If you change the setting from [SQUEEZE] to another option, or from another option to [SQUEEZE], the screen will go out momentarily, and the image and sound will be intermitted.

x HDMI TC OUTPUT

You can set whether to output time code to other professional-use devices, using HDMI.

B OFF

Does not overlap the time code information on HDMI output signal.

Overlaps the time code information on HDMI output signal*. The data is transmitted as digital data, not as a projected image, and the connected device identifies the time data by referencing the transmitted digital data.

* If the frame rate is 24p, 2-3 pulldown is

performed and the converted information is automatically added and transmitted.

x SDI/HDMI REC CONTROL

When the camcorder is connected to an external recorder, you can set whether the external recorder automatically starts/stops recording based on the camcorder’s operations.

B OFF

Does not record to an external recorder automatically based on the camcorder’s operations.

Records to an external recorder automatically based on the camcorder’s operations.

Using the Menu

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(AUDIO SET) menu

Settings for the audio recording (AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

See page 81 for details on selecting menu items.

Press the MENU button t select

(AUDIO SET) with the v/V/b/B/

EXEC button.

b Notes

• When using a shoe microphone, the setting is NORMAL.

x MANUAL REC LEVEL

You can set the recording sensitivity when the recording mode is [MANUAL].

B 1 - 31 (B21)

VOLUME

You can adjust the volume.

z Tips

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button.

AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT

You can set the audio format for AVCHD recording.

B LINEAR PCM ( )

Records in LPCM format.

DOLBY DIGITAL ( )

Records in Dolby Digital format.

b Notes

• Audio format is fixed to LPCM with the DV recording.

AUDIO REC LEVEL

x REC LEVEL MODE

You can set the recording sensitivity.

B NORMAL

Sensitivity generally used for professionaluse devices.

HIGH

Sensitivity generally used for consumeruse devices.

MANUAL

In [MANUAL REC LEVEL], you can set the desired sensitivity level between 1 and

31.

INT MIC WIND

You can diminish low tone in input sound with the internal microphone, and reduce wind noise.

B OFF

Disables wind noise reduction.

Enables wind noise reduction.

MIC SELECT

You can select the microphone to use for recording audio.

B AUTO

The microphone used for recording audio is automatically selected based on the microphone that is connected.

The microphone is selected in the following order of priority:

External microphone connected to MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) > Microphone connected to XLR handle unit or Multi Interface Shoe compatible microphone > Internal microphone

b Notes

• When [AUTO] is selected and the XLR handle unit is connected to the camcorder without a microphone attached to the INPUT1 and INPUT2 jacks, the internal microphone is not selected and no audio is recorded. In this case, select [INT MIC].

INT MIC ( )

The camcorder’s internal microphone is used to record audio.

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MI SHOE MIC ( )

A microphone connected to the XLR handle unit or a Multi Interface Shoe compatible microphone is used to record audio.

STEREO MINI MIC ( )

You can record audio using a microphone connected to the MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER).

(DISPLAY SET)

Display settings (MARKER/DISPLAY OUTPUT, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

See page 81 for details on selecting menu items.

Press the MENU button t select

(DISPLAY SET) with the v/V/b/B/

EXEC button.

AUDIO OUTPUT TIMING

You can set the timing of the audio output when recording.

B LIVE

When recording, audio is output without any delay.

LIP SYNC

When recording, audio is synchronized with video before output.

z Tips

• Select [LIP SYNC] when using the HDMI jack to record to an external device.

HISTOGRAM

The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the image.

B OFF

Does not display the histogram.

Displays a histogram. A line appears at the 100% position, and the color of the zone above the line changes.

Histogram

ON[ZEBRA POINT]

The histogram shows the point where the zebra pattern appears. A line is displayed at the brightness level set with [ZEBRA].

z Tips

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 64).

Using the Menu

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Press the MENU button t select (DISPLAY SET) with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button.

ZEBRA

You can display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness.

x ON/OFF

B OFF

Does not display the zebra pattern.

ON ( and the brightness level)

The zebra pattern is not recorded with the image.

x LEVEL

You can select the brightness level.

B70 to 100 or 100+

z Tips

• The zebra pattern is a stripe pattern that appears in areas of brightness equal to or exceeding the brightness level you have set.

• You can assign [ON/OFF] to an ASSIGN button (p. 64).

PEAKING

x ON/OFF

B OFF

Does not display the peaking.

ON ( )

You can display an image on the LCD screen with its outlines enhanced. This function helps you to adjust the focus.

x COLOR

You can select peaking color.

BWHITE, RED, YELLOW

x LEVEL

You can select a peaking sensitivity.

HIGH, BMIDDLE, LOW

b Notes

• The enhanced outlines will not be recorded on the recording media.

z Tips

• You can focus more easily using this function in combination with the expanded focus function (p. 35).

• You can assign [ON/OFF] to an ASSIGN button (p. 64).

MARKER

x ON/OFF

B OFF

Does not display markers.

Displays markers. Markers are not recorded on the recording media.

x CENTER

B ON

Displays a marker at the center of the LCD screen

OFF

Does not display a center maker.

x ASPECT

B OFF

Does not display the aspect ratio.

4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 15:9, 1.66:1, 1.85:1,

2.35:1

Displays markers at boundaries of display area defined by the aspect ratio.

x SAFETY ZONE

B OFF

Does not display the safety zone.

80%, 90%

If you select either one, you can display markers at boundaries of display area that regular home TVs can display.

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x GUIDEFRAME

B OFF

Does not display the guide frame.

Displays the guide frame. You can check the horizontal and vertical

aspect of a subject.

b Notes

• Only the time code is output to an external device via external output jacks when [MARKER] is set to [ON], even if [DISPLAY OUTPUT] is set to [ALL OUTPUT].

• You cannot display markers during [FOCUS MAGNIFIER].

• You cannot output markers on an external device.

z Tips

• You can display all types of markers at the same time.

• You can obtain a balanced composition by positioning the subject at the cross points of the guideframe marker.

• You can assign [ON/OFF] to an ASSIGN button (p. 64).

FOCUS MAG RATIO

You can set the magnification of expanded focus.

×4.0

×8.0

B ×4.0/×8.0

The setting changes in the order [×4.0] t [×8.0] t [OFF] with each press of the ASSIGN4 button/FOCUS MAGNIFIER button.

CAMERA DATA DISPLAY

OFF

Does not display the iris, gain and

shutter speed settings

B ON

Constantly displays the iris, gain and shutter speed settings on the LCD screen.

Iris value

z Tips

• The settings appear on the LCD screen during the manual adjustment regardless of the settings of this function.

• indicates that the settings are automatically adjusted values.

• appears when exposure is fixed by [SPOT METER] or [SPOT METER/FOCUS].

• The displayed settings are different from the settings that will be displayed when you press the ASSIGN button to which [DATA CODE] is assigned (p. 71).

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 64).

Shutter speed value

Gain value

AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAY

B ON

Displays the audio level meters on the LCD screen

Using the Menu

Audio level meters

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Press the MENU button t select (DISPLAY SET) with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button.

OFF

Does not display the audio level meters.

z Tips

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button (p. 64).

ZOOM DISPLAY

B BAR

Displays a bar that indicates the zoom position.

NUMBER

Displays a number that indicates the zoom position.

FOCUS DISPLAY

B METER

Displays the focal length in meters.

FEET

Displays the focal length in feet.

SHUTTER DISPLAY

B SECOND

Displays the shutter display in seconds.

DEGREE

Displays the shutter display in degrees.

The shutter speed equal to the period that your camcorder reads image data from the image sensor is defined as 360 degrees. The degree is calculated based on this definition and displayed.

• When [60i] is selected

– With a frame rate of 60 selected in [REC

FORMAT], when the shutter speed is 1/ 60, the shutter angle is 360 degrees.

– With a frame rate of 30 selected in [REC

FORMAT], when the shutter speed is 1/ 30, the shutter angle is 360 degrees.

– With a frame rate of 24 selected in [REC

FORMAT], when the shutter speed is 1/ 24, the shutter angle is 360 degrees.

• When [50i] is selected

– With a frame rate of 50 selected in [REC

FORMAT], when the shutter speed is 1/ 50, the shutter angle is 360 degrees.

– With a frame rate of 25 selected in [REC

FORMAT], when the shutter speed is 1/

25, the shutter angle is 360 degrees. See page 37 for details on [REC FORMAT] setting.

b Notes

• When you press the ASSIGN button to which

[DATA CODE] is assigned, the shutter speed is

displayed in seconds regardless of this setting.

z Tips

• If the shutter speed is more than 360 degrees, it

is displayed as an integral multiple of

360 degrees (360° × 2, etc.).

DATA CODE

You can select the information that is displayed during playback.

B OFF

No information is displayed.

DATE/TIME

The date and time are displayed.

CAMERA DATA

Camera data is displayed.

z Tips

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN

button.

LCD BRIGHT

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Changes in the LCD brightness are not affect the brightness of recording images.

B NORMAL

BRIGHT

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VF COLOR TEMP.

You can change the color temperature of the viewfinder. Low color temperature makes the viewfinder appear reddish, and high color temperature makes it appear bluish.

DISPLAY OUTPUT

You can select where to output the display information, such as time code.

B LCD PANEL

Outputs the information to the LCD screen.

ALL OUTPUT

Outputs information to the SDI OUT, HDMI OUT, and VIDEO OUT jacks, and the LCD screen. Zebra, peaking and the frame on the face are also output.

b Notes

• Only the time code, zebra, peaking and the frame on the face are output when [MARKER] is set to [ON] and a marker is displayed on the LCD screen.

(TC/UB SET) menu

Time code settings (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC FORMAT, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

See page 81 for details on selecting menu items.

Press the MENU button t select (TC/UB SET) with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button.

TC/UB DISPLAY

You can select whether to display the time code or the user bit code.

B TC

Displays the time code.

U-BIT

Displays the user bit code.

z Tips

• You can assign this function to an ASSIGN button.

TC PRESET

See page 60.

UB PRESET

See page 60.

Using the Menu

TC FORMAT (only when [60i] is selected)

You can select the time code recording method (only when [60i] is selected). When selecting [50i], this setting is fixed to [NDF].

B DF

Records the time code in drop frame.

NDF

Records the time code in non-drop frame.

b Notes

• This setting is fixed to [NDF] when the frame rate in [REC FORMAT] is set to 24.

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Press the MENU button t select (TC/UB SET) with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button.

z Tips

Drop frame Time code is based on 30 frames per second;

however, gaps in the actual time occur during extended periods of recording as the actual frame frequency of NTSC image signal is 29.97 frames per second. Drop frame corrects this gap to make time code and actual time equal. In drop frame, the first 2 frame numbers are removed every minute except in every tenth minute. Time code without this correction is called non-drop frame.

TC RUN

You can select how the time code advances.

B REC RUN

Advances the time code only during recording.

Select this setting to record the time code sequentially from the last time code of the previous recording.

FREE RUN

Advances the time code regardless of operation of your camcorder.

b Notes

• Even if the time code advances in the [REC RUN] mode, the time code may not be recorded sequentially in the following cases:

– When the recording format is changed. – When the recording media is removed.

UB TIME REC

B OFF

Does not save the actual time in the user bit code.

Saves the actual time in the user bit code.

b Notes

• The last 2 digits are fixed to 00 when it is set to [ON].

TC MAKE

B PRESET

Records the newly set time code on the recording media.

REGENERATE

Reads the last time code of the previous recording from the recording media and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code during the backspace editing.

The time code runs in [REC RUN] mode regardless of the setting of [TC RUN].

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(NETWORK SET)

Settings for the Wi-Fi function (CTRL W/ SMARTPHONE, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

See page 81 for details on selecting menu items.

Press the MENU button t select

(NETWORK SET) with the v/V/b/

B/EXEC button.

CTRL W/SMARTPHONE

See page 50.

Screen items Functions

3 Space Enters a space. 4 Input

box 5 Move

cursor

6 Delete

8 OK Confirms an input operation

Entered characters are displayed.

Moves the cursor in the input box to the left or right

Deletes the character preceding the cursor

Switches between uppercase and lowercase alphabetical letters

AIRPLANE MODE

Wi-Fi-related settings can be disabled (when boarding a plane, etc.).

B OFF

Airplane mode is turned off.

ON ( )

Airplane mode is turned on.

will be displayed on the screen.

EDIT DEVICE NAME

You can change the name of a Wi-Fi Direct device, etc.

How to use the keyboard

Screen items Functions

1 Switch character type

2 Keyboard

Characters switch between alphabetical letters, numerals and symbols.

Characters are displayed in the order they are touched.

To cancel character input midway, press

DISP MAC ADDRESS

You can display the camcorder's MAC address.

SSID/PW RESET

The connection information that you registered in order to use [CTRL W/ SMARTPHONE] can be reset.

b Notes

• If the connection information has been reset, it will be necessary to set up the smartphone again, in order to connect it to the camcorder.

Using the Menu

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(OTHERS) menu

Settings while recording or other basic settings (AREA SET/BEEP, etc.)

The default settings are marked with B.

See page 81 for details on selecting menu items.

Press the MENU button t select

(OTHERS) with the v/V/b/B/EXEC

button.

STATUS CHECK

See page 72.

CAMERA PROFILE

You can save up to 99 camera profile settings in a memory card for easy recall at any time. In addition, if you should require multiple camcorders with the same settings, you can load the desired settings to all cameras via the memory card.

b Notes

• Camera profiles with a different [60i/50i SEL] setting are not compatible.

• The file may not be shown properly if the file name is changed on the computer, or the power turned off during generation.

• Formatting the memory card also deletes saved camera profiles.

z Tips

• Items that can be saved include setting values for menus, picture profiles, buttons, etc. You can save these setting values all together in the camera profile.

x LOAD

Load the camera profile, and execute the settings.

1 Select the camera profile to be loaded

with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button.

2 Select [YES] on the confirmation

screen. The camcorder restarts, and the loaded camera profile becomes effective.

b Notes

• A camera profile saved on a camcorder with different model name, or edited on a computer cannot be loaded.

x SAVE

You can save the camera profile. 1 Select [NEW FILE] or an existing

profile name with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button.

2 Select [YES] on the confirmation

screen. The camera profile is saved.

z Tips

• When you select [NEW FILE], the profile is named [01] (when saving for the first time).

• If you select an existing camera profile, the current setting values are overwritten.

• You cannot use a computer to edit saved settings.

x DELETE

You can delete the saved camera profile. 1 Select the camera profile to be deleted

with the v/V/b/B/EXEC button.

2 Select [YES] on the confirmation

screen.

ASSIGN BUTTON

See page 64.

CLOCK SET

See page 24.

AREA SET

You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. When you use your camcorder abroad, you can adjust the clock to the local time.

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Sony PXW-X70 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Read this first

Identifying parts and controls

Body

Wireless Remote Commander

Screen indicators

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied accessories

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

Step 3: Attaching the accessory shoe

Step 4: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time

Setting the date and time

Step 5: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder

Step 6: Preparing the recording media

Recording

Recording

Recording movies

Changing the setting of the START/STOP button and handle record button

Adjusting the zoom

Adjusting the focus

Using the Focus magnifier

Focusing by touching the LCD screen (Spot focus)

Focusing on a detected face (Face detection)

Changing the recording setting

Selecting the file format and recording format

Setting the DV MODE (DV mode)

Adjusting the brightness

Adjusting the iris

Adjusting the gain

Adjusting the shutter speed

Adjusting the exposure

Adjusting the volume of light (ND filter)

Adjusting the color tone

Adjusting the white balance

Audio setup

Recording sound from the internal microphone

Recording sound from an external audio device

Recording sound from a Multi Interface Shoe compatible microphone (sold separately)

Recording sound from an external microphone (sold separately)

Adjusting the audio level from the INPUT1 and INPUT2 jacks

Adjusting the audio level from the internal microphone or an external microphone (PLUG IN POWER)

Useful functions

Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation (AUTO MODE setting)

Shooting in dark conditions (NIGHTSHOT)

What you can do with the Wi-Fi function of the camcorder

Downloading “Content Browser Mobile”

Connecting the camcorder to an Android smartphone equipped with the NFC function using One-touch

Using a smartphone as a remote controller

Connecting without using the NFC function (Android)

Connecting without using the NFC function (iPhone/iPad)

Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)

Setting time data

Recording with the Slow & Quick Motion function

Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (Last Scene Review)

Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons

Playback

Playback

Playing back movies

Playing back still images

Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder

Displaying recording data (Data code)

Changing the screen display

Checking the settings in your camcorder (Status check)

Connecting a monitor or a TV

Editing

Protecting movies and still images (Protect)

Dividing a movie

Deleting movies and still images

Formatting the recording media

Deleting all data from the memory card completely

Repairing the image database file

Using the Menu

Operating the menu

Menu items

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions ( STEADY SHOT, etc.)

Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT, etc.)