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Overview
Location and Function of Parts
For details about the usage and function of each part, see the referenced page.
Main unit
1. Hook for shoulder strap (10)
2. ASSIGN7/DIRECT MENU button (38)
3. (N mark)
• Hold an NFC-compatible smartphone near
this mark to establish a wireless connection
between the camcorder and smartphone.
For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the smartphone.
• NFC (Near Field Communication) is an
international standard for short-range radio
communication.
4. ASSIGN8/FOCUS MAG button
5. Multi Interface Shoe (rear)
For details about accessories supported by the
Multi Interface Shoe, contact your sales
representative.
Note
• Do not use accessories with attached screws.
These may damage the multi-interface shoe.
6. Microphone clamper
7. Microphone holder (34)
8. GPS antenna
9. Multi Interface Shoe (front)
Note
• Do not use accessories with attached screws.
These may damage the multi-interface shoe.
10. Power zoom lever (27)
11. Wi-Fi antenna
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1. Internal microphone (33)
2. Recording/tally lamp (front) (116)
Flashes when the remaining capacity on the
recording media or battery is low.
3. ASSIGN6 button
4. FULL AUTO button (26)
5. ND FILTER switch
6. ND FILTER mode switch
7. FOCUS switch (28)
8. ASSIGN3/VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR
button
9. ASSIGN1/ZEBRA button
10. ASSIGN2/PEAKING button
11. INPUT1 switch (33)
12. CH1 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch (33)
13. AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial (33)
14. AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial (33)
15. CH2 (INT/EXT/MI SHOE) switch
16. INPUT2 switch (33)
17. ASSIGN5 button
18. SHUTTER switch
19. ASSIGN4 button
20. FOCUS PUSH AUTO/HOLD button (28)
21. ND control dial
22. WB SET button
23. Lens hood with lens cover (22)
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1. BATT RELEASE button (20)
2. Battery pack attachment (20)
3. Multi/Micro USB connector (76)
4. USB3.0 (HOST) connector (type A)
5. SDI OUT connector (75)
6. Diopter adjustment dial (23)
7. ON/STANDBY switch (21)
?: ON
1: STANDBY
8. Power lamp
9. USB2.0 (HOST) connector (type A)
10. IN/OUT (input/output selector) switch
11. Air outlet
Notes
• Areas around the air outlet may become hot.
• Do not cover the air outlet.
12. Handle zoom lever (27)
13. Handle record button
When the lever is set to the HOLD position, the
handle record button is not operable.
14. AUDIO INPUT1 connector (33)
15. AUDIO INPUT2 connector (33)
16. Cable holder
Provided for securing a microphone cable, etc.
17. Grip belt
18. Multi selector (V/v/B/b/SET button)
19. Record button (26)
20. Air inlet
Note
• Do not cover the air inlet.
21. REMOTE connector
The REMOTE connector is used for controlling
start/stop of recording and other functions on the
video device and peripherals connected to it.
22. Cable clamper
Note
• Do not use for any purpose other than securing
cables.
23. Wired LAN connector
24. TC IN/OUT connector
25. HDMI OUT connector (75)
26. UTILITY SD/MS slot/access lamp
Used for proxy recording and storing/loading
settings (File function), and when upgrading
(software update).
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1. Zoom ring (28)
2. Focus ring (28)
3. Full MF switch (28)
Switch manual focus mode on/off by moving
the focus ring forward/back.
4. Lens cover lever (22)
Opens/closes the lens cover.
5. Hook for shoulder strap
6. Iris ring (30)
7. i (headphone) jack
For stereo mini-jack headphones.
8. Recording/tally lamp (rear) (116)
Flashes when the remaining capacity on the
recording media or battery is low.
9. SLOT SELECT button
10. Memory card slot A
11. Memory card A access lamp (24)
12. Memory card slot B
13. Memory card B access lamp (24)
14. DC IN connector
15. CANCEL/BACK button (81)
16. SEL/SET dial (81)
17. MENU button (81)
Button has a raised tactile bar for your
convenience in locating the button.
18. WHT BAL switch (32)
19. GAIN switch (30)
20. IRIS PUSH AUTO button
21. IRIS switch (30)
To attach a shoulder strap
Attach a shoulder strap to the hooks for the
shoulder strap.
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1. THUMBNAIL button (69)
2. STOP/CAM button (70)
3. STATUS CHECK button (15)
4. PREV button (70)
5. V/v/B/b/SET button (81)
6. MENU button (81)
7. F REV button (70)
8. PLAY/PAUSE button (70)
9. F FWD button (70)
10. NEXT button (70)
11. LCD BRIGHT button (23)
12. DISPLAY button (12)
13. LCD screen (23)
14. Viewfinder (23)
15. Large eyecup
16. Air inlet
Note
• Do not cover the air inlet.
17. VOLUME buttons (29)
18. DURATION/TC/U-BIT button (36)
19. CANCEL button (81)
Bottom Side
1. Tripod screw holes (1/4 inch, 3/8 inch)
Compatible with 1/4-20UNC screws and 3/816UNC screws.
Attach to a tripod (sold separately, screw length
of 5.5 mm or less).
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Screen Display
Information displayed on the screen while shooting
LCD/viewfinder screen
While recording, standing by to record, or during playback, the statuses and settings of the camcorder are
superimposed on the LCD/viewfinder screen.
You can show/hide the information using the DISPLAY button.
You can also select to show/hide each item independently (page 98).
1. Network status indicator (page 14)
Displays the status of the network connection as
an icon.
The icon display varies depending on whether
the NETWORK upgrade license (option) is
installed or not.
2. Uploading/Number of files to transfer
indicator
Displayed when the NETWORK upgrade
license (option) is installed.
3. Recording mode/slot A/B operation status
indicator
zRecRecording
StbyRecording standby
4. Depth-of-field indicator
5. Intercom indicator (page 14)
Displays the status of the intercom connection
as an icon.
Displayed when the NETWORK upgrade
license (option) is installed.
6. Network client mode status indicator
Displays the connection status in network client
mode.
Displayed when the NETWORK upgrade
license (option) is installed.
7. Streaming status indicator
Displayed when the NETWORK upgrade
license (option) is installed.
8. Digital UWP unit RF level indicator
(page 15)
Displays the RF signal strength using icons
when using a digitally-connected wireless audio
receiver.
9. Slow & Quick Motion shooting frame rate
indicator
10. Remaining battery capacity/DC IN
voltage indicator
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11. Focus mode indicator (page 37)
Full MF mode
MF mode
AF mode
Face detection AF ()
Face detection icon
Face only AF icon
Registered face icon
Face Only AF mode auto
focus paused icon
a) Displayed when there is no registered face and
no faces are detected, and when there is a
registered face but it is not detected.
Note
• Numerical value for depth of field is a guide.
a)
12. Zoom position indicator
Displays zoom position in the range of 0 (wide
angle) to 99 (telephoto).
13. GPS status indicator
14. Image stabilization mode (SteadyShot)
indicator
15. SDI output/HDMI output Rec Control
indicator
Displayed when Display On/Off >SDI/HDMI
Rec Control in the LCD/VF menu and SDI/
HDMI Rec Control >Setting in the Video menu
are both set to On.
16. Digital extender indicator (page 115)
17. Focus assist indicator
Note
• Not displayed when using face detection AF.
18. Media remaining capacity indicator
19. White balance mode indicator
ATWAutomatic mode
ATW HoldPause automatic mode
W:PPreset mode
W:AMemory A mode
W:BMemory B mode
26. Shutter mode/shutter speed indicator
27. AE mode/AE level indicator (page 31)
28. Audio level meter
29. VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR display
(waveform monitor/vectorscope/
histogram)
Note
• Not displayed when Output Format in the Video
menu is set to 3840×2160P.
30. Clip name indicator
31. Recording format (codec) indicator
(page 113)
Displays the format that is recorded on a
memory card.
32. Gamma display assist indicator (page 44)
33. Gamma indicator (page 91)
Displays the gamma setting.
34. Proxy status indicator
35. 4K & HD (Sub) recording indicator
Displayed when the MPEG HD upgrade license
(option) is installed.
36. System frequency and scan method
indicator
37. Recording format (picture size) indicator
(page 113)
Displays the picture size that is recorded on a
memory card.
Information displayed on the playback screen
The following information is superimposed on
the playback picture.
20. Timecode indicator (page 36)
21. ND filter indicator (page 31)
22. Scene file indicator (page 118)
23. Iris position indicator
24. Video level warning indicator
25. Gain indicator (page 30)
1. Network status indicator
The icon display varies depending on whether
the NETWORK upgrade license (option) is
installed or not.
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2. Uploading/Number of files to transfer
indicator
Displayed when the NETWORK upgrade
license (option) is installed.
3. Clip number/Total number of clips
4. Playback mode indicator
5. Playback format (frame rate) indicator
6. Intercom indicator
Displayed when the NETWORK upgrade
license (option) is installed.
7. Network client mode status indicator
Displayed when the NETWORK upgrade
license (option) is installed.
8. Streaming status indicator
Displayed when the NETWORK upgrade
license (option) is installed.
9. Playback format (picture size) indicator
10. Remaining battery capacity/DC IN
voltage indicator
11. Playback format (codec) indicator
12. Media indicator
A mark appears to the left if the memory
card is write-protected.
13. Time data indicator
The time data is displayed when Display On/Off
>Timecode in the LCD/VF menu is set to On
and the DISPLAY button is pressed.
14. Clip name indicator
15. Gamma display assist indicator
16. Audio level meter
17. Gamma indicator
Network connection icon indicators
Network
mode
Access point
mode
Station modeWi-Fi connected
Connection
status
Operating as an
access point
Access point
operation error
Wi-Fi signal
strength (4 levels)
Wi-Fi
disconnected
(incl. during
setup)
Wi-Fi connection
error
Icon
Network
mode
Modem
Wired LANLAN connected
1)Two modems can be connected to the camcorder.
When two modems are connected, the icons change as
follows depending on the modem status.
1)
Connection
status
3G/4G signal
strength (5 levels)
3 levels for
modems without
signal strength
detection
3G/4G
disconnected
(incl. during
setup)
3G/4G
connection error
LAN
disconnected
(incl. during
setup)
LAN connection
error
Icon
3G connected
–
4G connected
–
Network
connection (3G/
4G indeterminate)
–
Connection statusIcon
Two modems connected, only
Modem1 in use
Two modems connected, only
Modem2 in use
Two modems connected, both in
use
Intercom connection icon indicators
Connection statusIcon
• Network Client Mode is Off
• Network Client Mode is On and
headset not connected
• Network Client Mode is On
• Headset connected
• Headset connection supported,
but not connected (connection
ready state)
• Network Client Mode is On
• Headset connected
• Intercom connection disabled
state
None
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Connection statusIcon
• Network Client Mode is On
• Call ready state, with headset
and intercom connected
Digital UWP unit RF level icon indicators
Transmitter
status
Powered offNot
Normal transmission
state
Muted stateReceiving
Remaining battery
capacity warning
state
Muted / Remaining
battery capacity
warning state
Reception
status
receiving
Receiving
(muted)
Receiving
Receiving
Icon
~
(4-level signal
strength indicator)
(Icon flashing)
(Icon flashing)
Status screen
You can check the settings and status of the
camcorder on the status screen.
Status screen operations
To display the status screen:
• Push the STATUS CHECK button.
To switch the status screen:
• Turn the SEL/SET dial or press the V/v button.
To hide the status screen:
• Push the STATUS CHECK button.
Camera Status screen
Displays the picture quality, zoom settings, and
status.
White Switch<B>White balance memory B
White Switch<A>White balance memory A
White Switch<P>Preset White setting
ND<Preset>Preset1 to 3 setting for ND
Zebra1Zebra1 On/Off setting and
adjustment value
adjustment value
Filter
level
Zebra2Zebra2 On/Off setting and
level
GammaGamma category and curve
Gain SwitchGain<L>, Gain<M>,
Gain<H> setting
Handle Zoom SpeedHandle Zoom setting
Scene FileCurrent scene file and file ID
Audio Status screen
Displays the input setting, audio level meter, and
wind noise reduction filter setting for each
channel.
CH1 level meterCH1 level meter
CH1 Input SourceCH1 input source
CH1 Ref./Sens.CH1 input reference level
CH1 Wind FilterCH1 microphone wind
reduction filter setting
CH2 level meterCH2 level meter
CH2 Input SourceCH2 input source
CH2 Ref./Sens.CH2 input reference level
CH2 Wind FilterCH2 microphone wind
reduction filter setting
CH3 level meterCH3 level meter
CH3 Input SourceCH3 input source
CH3 Ref./Sens.CH3 input reference level
CH3 Wind FilterCH3 microphone wind
reduction filter setting
CH4 level meterCH4 level meter
CH4 Input SourceCH4 input source
CH4 Ref./Sens.CH4 input reference level
CH4 Wind FilterCH4 microphone wind
reduction filter setting
HDMI Output CHHDMI output audio channel
combination setting
Analog Output CHAnalog output audio channel
combination setting
Monitor CHMonitor channel setting
Headphone OutHeadphone output type
setting
System Status screen
Displays the video signal settings.
Frequency/ScanSystem frequency and
scanning method settings
File SystemFile system setting
Displayed when the MPEG
HD upgrade license (option)
is installed.
CodecCodec setting
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Simul Rec2-slot Simul Rec On/Off
status
Title PrefixClip name title prefix
Picture SizeRecording format picture size
Rec FunctionEnabled special recording
format and settings
Clip Continuous RecClip Continuous Rec On/Off
status
Picture Cache RecPicture Cache Rec On/Off
status and setting
NumberClip name numeric suffix
Shooting ModeShooting mode setting
4K & HD (Sub) Rec4K & HD (Sub) recording
function On/Off status
Displayed when the MPEG
HD upgrade license (option)
is installed.
Proxy RecProxy recording On/Off
status and setting
Video Output Status screen
Displays the SDI and HDMI output settings.
SDIOutput picture size
Rec Control status
Output On/Off
HDMIOutput picture size
Rec Control status
Output On/Off
GammaGamma setting
Color GamutColor gamut setting
Gamma Display Assist Gamma display assist setting
Assignable Button Status screen
Displays the functions assigned to each of the
assignable buttons.
1Function assigned to the
Assign 1 button
2Function assigned to the
Assign 2 button
3Function assigned to the
Assign 3 button
4Function assigned to the
Assign 4 button
5Function assigned to the
Assign 5 button
6Function assigned to the
Assign 6 button
7Function assigned to the
Assign 7 button
8Function assigned to the
Assign 8 button
Battery Status screen
Displays information about the battery and DC IN
source.
Detected BatteryBattery type
RemainingRemaining capacity (%)
Charge CountNumber of recharges
CapacityRemaining capacity (Ah)
VoltageVoltage (V)
Manufacture DateDate of battery manufacture
Video Light Remaining Remaining charge level of the
Power SourcePower supply source
Supplied VoltageSupplied power source
video light battery
voltage
Media Status screen
Displays the remaining space, available recording
time, and estimated service life of the recording
media (memory card A/memory card B) and
UTILITY media.
Media A informationDisplays the media icon
Media A protectionDisplays the lock icon when
Media A remaining
capacity meter
Media A remaining
recording time
Media B informationDisplays the media icon
Media B protectionDisplays the lock icon when
Media B remaining
capacity meter
when recording media is
inserted in slot A.
the recording media inserted
in slot A is protected
(locked).
Displays the remaining
capacity of recording media
inserted in slot A expressed
as a percentage on a bar
graph.
Displays an estimate of the
remaining recording time of
the recording media inserted
in slot A in units of minutes
under the current recording
conditions.
when recording media is
inserted in slot B.
the recording media inserted
in slot B is protected
(locked).
Displays the remaining
capacity of recording media
inserted in slot B expressed
as a percentage on a bar
graph.
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Media B remaining
recording time
UTILITY media
information
UTILITY media
protection
UTILITY media
remaining capacity
meter
UTILITY media
remaining capacity
Displays an estimate of the
remaining recording time of
the recording media inserted
in slot B in units of minutes
under the current recording
conditions.
Displays the media icon
when media is inserted in the
UTILITY SD/MS slot.
Displays the lock icon when
the media inserted in the
UTILITY SD/MS slot is
protected (locked).
Displays the remaining
capacity of media inserted in
the UTILITY SD/MS slot
expressed as a percentage on
a bar graph.
Displays an estimate of the
remaining recording time of
the recording media inserted
in the UTILITY SD/MS slot
in units of minutes. Or
displays the remaining
capacity in units of GB.
Rec Button Settings Status screen
Displays the setting status of the record button
and handle record button.
Rec ButtonDisplays the recording target
Handle Rec ButtonDisplays the recording target
slot of the record button
slot of the handle record
button
GPS Status screen
Displays the GPS positioning status and
information.
GPSGPS signal positioning status
Dilution of PrecisionPosition information
LatitudeLatitude information
LongitudeLongitude information
AltitudeAltitude information
Positioning date and
time
Current date and timeCurrent date and time
Time ZoneTime zone setting
precision
Positioning date and time
Network Status screen
Displays the connection status of the network
connection.
Wired LAN, Modem1, and Modem2 are
displayed when the NETWORK upgrade license
(option) is installed.
Wireless LANWireless network settings,
Wired LANWired LAN network settings,
Modem1Wireless network settings,
Modem2Wireless network settings,
connection status
connection status
connection status using
modem (sold separately)
connection status using
modem (sold separately)
Wireless LAN settings
Setting
display
Off---Wireless LAN
Access Point
Mode
Station ModeNon ActiveNot operating in
Status
Description
display
setting is off.
Non ActiveNot operating as an
ActiveOperating as an
SearchingAttempting to
DisconnectedNot connected to a
<SSID>Connected to
access point.
Displayed when
Wi-Fi chip fails.
access point.
station mode.
Displayed when
Wi-Fi chip fails.
connect to the
previously
connected network
(access point).
network (access
point).
Also displayed
when IP address
was not assigned
using DHCP.
<SSID> network
(access point).
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Wired LAN settings
Setting
display
Off---Wired LAN setting
OnDisconnectedDisconnected from
Status
Description
display
is off.
network.
Also displayed
when IP address
was not assigned
using DHCP.
ConnectedConnected to a
network.
Modem1 and Modem2 settings
Setting
display
Off---Modem setting is
OnDisconnectedNot connected to a
Status
Description
display
off.
network.
ConnectedConnected to a
ConnectingAttempting to
No ModemModem dongle is
network.
connect to a
network.
not inserted.
NCM/Streaming Status screen
Displays the connection status and streaming
status in network client mode. Displayed when
the NETWORK upgrade license (option) is
installed.
Network Client Mode
Status
CCM NameName of connected CCM in
CCM AddressAddress of connected CCM
QoS Streaming1 Bit
Rate
QoS Streaming2 Bit
Rate
Streaming StatusStreaming status
Streaming FormatStreaming format
Streaming TypeType of currently selected
Streaming Destination
Address
Network client mode status
network client mode
in network client mode
Streaming bit rate 1
Streaming bit rate 2
information
streaming setting
Streaming destination
address
Streaming Audio
Channel
Audio channel to
superimpose on streaming
output
Network Client Mode Status settings
Displayed when the NETWORK upgrade license
(option) is installed.
Status displayDescription
OffNetwork client mode is off.
ConnectedNetwork client mode is on,
ConnectingAttempting to connect to
CCM/XDCAM air is
connected, and control from
CCM/XDCAM air is
enabled.
CCM/XDCAM air.
Note
• If the status does not change
from “Connecting,” the
CCM address setting may
be incorrect. Check that the
address is set correctly.
Destination Address
Error
Authentication FailedThe user name or password
No Network AccessCannot connect to a network.
Certificate is not yet
Valid
Certificate has Expired The period of validity of the
Root Certificate Error The root certificate is invalid.
The host name or IP address
of the CCM to connect may
be incorrect.
used to connect to the CCM
may be incorrect.
Check the network
connection status and
settings.
The CCM certificate is not
valid.
The network date and time
settings may be incorrect.
CCM certificate has expired.
The network date and time
settings may be incorrect.
Note
• If this error message is
displayed, contact your
Sony service representative.
Intermediate Cert. Error An intermediate certificate is
invalid.
Note
• If this error message is
displayed, contact your
Sony service representative.
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Status displayDescription
Server Certificate Error The server certificate is
invalid.
Note
• If this error message is
displayed, contact your
Sony service representative.
Streaming Status settings
Displayed when the NETWORK upgrade license
(option) is installed.
Status displayDescription
OffStreaming is off.
DistributingStreaming is in progress.
PreparingPreparing for streaming.
Destination Address
Error
No Network AccessCannot connect to a network.
The host name or IP address
of the streaming destination
may be incorrect.
Check the network
connection status and
settings.
File Transfer Status screen
Displays file transfer information. Displayed
when the NETWORK upgrade license (option) is
installed.
Auto Upload (Proxy)Auto Upload (Proxy) On/Off
Job Status(Remain/
Total)
Total Transfer Progress Transfer progress of total jobs
Default Upload Server Name of the destination
Current File Transfer
Progress
Current Transferring
File Name
Server AddressAddress of file transfer server
Destination DirectoryDestination directory of file
status
Number of remaining jobs
and total number of jobs
server for auto upload of
proxy files and upload of files
from the thumbnail screen
Transfer progress of file
currently being uploaded.
Name of file currently being
uploaded.
transfer server
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Preparation
Power Supply
You can use a battery pack or AC power supply
from an AC adapter.
When an AC adapter is connected, the AC
adapter has priority even when a battery pack is
attached.
For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and
AC adaptors listed below.
Lithium-ion battery packs
BP-U30 (supplied)
BP-U60
BP-U60T
BP-U90
AC adapters/chargers
BC-U1A (supplied)
BC-U2A
WARNING
Do not store battery packs in locations exposed to
direct sunlight, flame, or high temperature.
Note
• When operating from a power outlet, use the supplied
AC adapter.
Using a battery pack
To attach a battery pack, plug the battery pack
into the attachment (page 9) as far as it will go,
and then slide it down to lock it into position.
To remove a battery pack, press and hold the
BATT RELEASE button (page 9), slide the
battery pack up and then pull it out of the
attachment.
Notes
• Before use, charge the battery pack with the BC-U1A
(supplied) or BC-U2A Charger.
• Charging a battery immediately after use while it is
still warm may not fully recharge the battery.
• The high-capacity BP-U90 Battery Pack is large, and
protrudes from the camcorder when attached. The BPU90 is convenient when using the camcorder attached
to a tripod for extended recording periods.
Checking the remaining capacity
When recording or playback is in progress on the
battery pack, an icon to show the current battery
charge level and usage time remaining are
displayed on the LCD/viewfinder screen
(page 12).
IconRemaining capacity
100% to 91%
90% to 71%
70% to 51%
50% to 31%
30% to 11%
10% to 0%
The camcorder indicates the remaining usage
time in minutes by calculating the available time
with the battery pack if operation is continued at
the current rate of power consumption.
If the battery pack charge becomes low
If the remaining battery charge falls below a
certain level during operation (Low Battery
state), a low-battery message appears, the
recording/tally lamp starts flashing, and a beep
sound will warn you.
If the remaining battery charge falls below the
level at which operation cannot continue (Battery
Empty state), a battery-empty message appears.
Replace with a charged battery pack.
Changing the warning levels
The Low Battery level is set to 10% of full battery
charge and the Battery Empty level is set to 3% by
factory default. You can change the warning level
settings using Battery Alarm (page 116) in the
System menu.
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Using AC power
DC IN
connector
AC adapter plug
Turning the camcorder on/off
Connecting the camcorder to a power outlet
allows use without worrying about the need to
recharge the battery pack.
1 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC
Adapter.
2 Connect the AC Adapter to the DC IN connector of the
camcorder.
3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet
(wall socket).
To turn the camcorder on, set the ON/STANDBY
switch (page 9) to the ON position ([). To turn the
camcorder off, set the ON/STANDBY switch to
the STANDBY position (1).
Notes
• Even when the ON/STANDBY switch is set to the
STANDBY position, the unit continues to draw
standby electric power. Remove the battery pack if not
using your camcorder for an extended period.
• Remove the battery or disconnect the DC IN power
supply after the power lamp is extinguished when the
power switch is set to the STANDBY position. If
power is removed while the switch is in the ON
position, a malfunction of the camcorder or memory
cards may occur.
AC adapters
• Do not connect and use an AC adapter in a
confined space, such as between a wall and
furniture.
• If a problem occurs during operation,
immediately disconnect the power cord from
the outlet.
• Do not short-circuit the plug of the AC adapter
with any metallic objects. Doing so will cause a
malfunction.
• You cannot charge the camcorder by
connecting it to the AC Adapter.
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Setting the ClockAttaching Devices
PUSH (lens hood release) button
Large eyecup (supplied)
When you turn the camcorder on for the first time
after purchasing or the backup battery has
completely discharged, the initial setting display
appears on the viewfinder screen and LCD
screen.
Set the date and time of the internal clock using
this screen.
Time Zone
The value shows the time difference from UTC
(Coordinated Universal Time). Change the
setting as required.
Setting the date and time
Move the cursor using the V/v/B/b button
(page 9) or SEL/SET dial (page 10), and press the
SET button or SEL/SET dial to set each item.
Finally, move the cursor to [Finish] and press the
SET button or SEL/SET dial to close the settings
screen and finish setting the clock.
Once the settings screen is closed, you can change
the date, time, and time zone settings using Clock
Set (page 116) in the System menu.
Notes
• If the clock setting is lost because the backup battery
becomes fully discharged due to power being
disconnected for an extended period (no battery pack
and no DC IN power source), the initial settings screen
will be displayed when you next turn the camcorder
on.
• While the initial settings screen is displayed, no other
operation, except turning the power off, is permitted
until you finish the settings on this screen.
• 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 (page 123).
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.
Removing the lens hood
Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction of the
arrow in the illustration while pressing the PUSH
(lens hood release) button.
Note
• Remove the lens hood when you attach/detach an ø82
mm polarizing filter or protective filter.
Attaching the large eyecup
Stretch the large eyecup slightly and fit it over the
groove on the viewfinder.
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2 180
degrees
(max.)
2 90
degrees
(max.)
1 Open 180
degrees
Diopter adjustment dial
Move it until the picture
becomes clear.
Adjusting the Screens
Adjusting the LCD screen
Open the LCD screen 180 degrees (1), then
rotate it to the best angle to record or play back
(2).
You can adjust the angle so that the viewfinder is
facing the subject. Images are displayed as mirror
images on the LCD screen, but are recorded as
normal images.
Adjusting the backlight
Switch the brightness of the backlight using the
LCD BRIGHT button (page 11).
Adjusting the brightness
Adjust the brightness using LCD Setting
>Brightness (page 96) in the LCD/VF menu.
Changes in the brightness do not affect the
brightness of recorded images.
Adjusting the viewfinder
Look through the viewfinder with the LCD screen
closed when using the viewfinder.
If the viewfinder screen display is not clear,
adjust it using the diopter adjustment dial below
the viewfinder.
Adjusting the brightness
Adjust the brightness using VF Setting
>Brightness (page 96) in the LCD/VF menu.
Note
• When you move your eyes away from the viewfinder,
the screen colors may be temporarily inverted to
prevent screen burn-in, but this is not a malfunction.
Adjusting the brightness of the
LCD/viewfinder screen using an
assignable button
You can display a level bar for adjusting the
brightness of the LCD screen/viewfinder screen
by assigning LCD/VF Adjust to an assignable
button (page 38) beforehand and then pressing
that button.
1 Press the button assigned with LCD/VF
Adjust to display a level bar for
adjusting the brightness.
Each time the button is pressed, the display
switches in sequence between level bar for
the LCD screen t level bar for the
viewfinder t no display.
2 Adjust the level using the V/v/B/b
button or SEL/SET dial, and press the
SET button or SEL/SET dial.
The level bar disappears.
Press the button assigned with LCD/VF
Adjust or do not perform any operation for 3
seconds to hide the level bar.
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Using Memory Cards
• A memory card removed from the camcorder after
recording ended may be hot. This is not a malfunction.
This camcorder records audio and video on
memory cards (sold separately) inserted in the
memory card slots.
About memory cards
Supported memory cards
The following memory cards are supported.
For details about recording media and compatible
formats, see page 127.
SDXC memory cards (Class 10)
Inserting memory cards
1 Open the cover of the card slot block.
2 Insert the memory card with the label
facing to the right.
The access lamp (page 10) lights in red, then
changes to green once the memory card is
ready for use.
3 Close the cover.
Note
• The memory card, memory card slot, and image data
on the memory card may be damaged if the card is
forced into the slot in the incorrect orientation.
Removing a memory card
1 Open the cover of the card slot block,
and lightly press the memory card in.
The memory card pops out.
During recording, this will stop the
recording.
2 Remove the memory card.
Notes
• If the camcorder is turned off or the memory card is
removed while the memory card is being accessed, the
integrity of data on the card cannot be guaranteed. All
data recorded on the card may be discarded. Always
make sure the access indicator is green or off before
turning off the camcorder or removing the memory
card.
Switching between memory cards
When memory cards are loaded in both card slots
A and B, you can switch the card used for
recording by pressing the SLOT SELECT button
(page 10).
If a card becomes full during recording, the
camcorder automatically switches to the other
card.
Note
• The SLOT SELECT button is disabled during
playback. The memory cards are not switched even if
you press the button. The button is enabled while the
thumbnail screen (page 69) is displayed.
Formatting (initializing) a memory
card
Memory cards must be formatted the first time
they are used in the camcorder.
Memory cards for use in the camcorder should be
formatted using the format function of the
camcorder.
If a message appears when the memory card is
inserted into the camcorder, format the memory
card.
If a memory card that was formatted in a format
unsupported by this camcorder is inserted, the
message “Unsupported File System” is displayed
on the LCD/viewfinder screen.
Format the media as described below.
To execute formatting
Using Format Media (page 104) in the
Media menu, specify Media(A) (slot A) or
Media(B) (slot B), then select Execute.
A message is displayed while formatting is in
progress, and the access indicator is lit red.
When formatting ends, a completion message
appears.
Note
• Formatting a memory card erases all data on the card,
including protected video. The data cannot be restored.
To use media formatted on the camcorder in the
slot of another device
Make a backup of the media, then format it using
the other device.
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Checking the remaining recording
time
While recording (or standing by to record), you
can check the remaining space for the memory
cards loaded in the card slots on the A/B slot
media status/remaining space display of the LCD/
viewfinder screen (page 12).
The remaining recording time is calculated from
the remaining capacity of the media in each slot
and the current video format (recording bit rate),
and is displayed in units of minutes.
Note
• A icon appears if the memory card is writeprotected.
Replacing a memory card
• If the available time on two cards in total
becomes less than 5 minutes, the warning
message “Media Near Full” is displayed, the
recording/tally lamp flashes, and a beep sound
is output to the headphones to warn you.
Replace with media that has free space.
• If you continue recording until the total
remaining time reaches zero, the message
changes to “Media Full,” and recording stops.
Note
• Up to approximately 600 clips can be recorded on one
memory card.
If the number of recorded clips reaches the limit, an
indication that the maximum number of clips has been
reached is displayed.
Restoring a memory card
If for any reason an error should occur in a
memory card, the card must be restored before
use.
When you load a memory card that needs to be
restored, a message appears on the LCD/
viewfinder screen to ask whether you want to
restore it.
A message and progress status (%) are displayed
while formatting is in progress, and the access
lamp is lit red.
When restoration ends, a completion message
appears.
If restoration fails
• Write protected memory cards and cards on
which memory errors have occurred cannot be
restored. A warning message appears for such
cards. Follow the instructions in the message
and unprotect the card or replace it with another
card.
• Memory cards on which memory errors have
occurred may become usable if they are
reformatted.
• In some cases, some clips can be restored while
others cannot. The restored clips can be played
normally.
• If the message “Could not Restore Some Clips”
keeps appearing after repeated attempts at
restoration, it may be possible to restore the
memory card with the following procedure.
1 Use the copy function (page 73) of the camcorder to
copy the required clips to another memory card.
2 Format the unusable memory card on the
camcorder.
3 Copy the required clips back to the newly formatted
memory card.
Notes
• For restoration of media recorded with this camcorder,
be sure to use this camcorder.
Media recorded with a device other than this
camcorder or with another camcorder of different
version (even of the same model) may not be restored
using this camcorder.
• Clips with duration of less than 1 minute may not be
restorable.
• In 4K & HD (Sub) recording mode, only the 4K
(QFHD) main clip is the target for restoration.
Restoring a card
Select Execute using the V/v/B/b button or
SEL/SET dial, and press the SET button or
SEL/SET dial.
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Shooting
Basic Operation Procedure
Shooting
Basic shooting is conducted using the following
procedure.
1 Attach the necessary devices, and check
that power is being supplied.
2 Load the memory card(s).
If you load two memory cards in memory
card slots A and B, recording is continued by
automatically switching to the second card
when the first card becomes full.
3 Set the ON/STANDBY switch to the ON
position.
The recording screen is displayed on the
LCD/viewfinder screen.
4 Press the grip or handle record button
(page 9).
The recording/tally lamp lights and recording
begins.
5 To stop recording, press the record
button again.
Recording stops, and the camcorder switches
to STBY (standby) mode.
Shooting (Full Auto Mode)
Press the FULL AUTO button, turning the
button indicator on.
Full Auto mode is turned on, Auto Exposure
(page 87) is activated, and Auto ND Filter, Auto
Iris, AGC (Auto Gain Control), Auto Shutter, and
ATW (Auto Tracing White balance) are set to On.
Then, the brightness and white balance are
automatically adjusted.
When you wish to adjust them manually, turn Full
Auto mode off.
Continuous recording on the memory
cards (Relay Rec)
When memory cards are inserted in both slots A
and B, recording automatically switches to the
second memory card just before the remaining
capacity on the first card is reduced to zero.
You can continue recording continuously when
switching memory cards by replacing the
memory card that is full with a new memory card.
Notes
• Do not eject a memory card while recording to it is in
progress. Remove only the memory card in the slot
whose access lamp is turned off during recording.
• If a recordable memory card is loaded into the other
slot when the remaining time of the memory card that
is recording is less than 1 minute, the message “Will
Switch Slots Soon” is displayed. The message
disappears after switching memory card slots.
• The relay recording function may not work if you start
recording when the remaining time of the memory card
is less than 1 minute. To perform the relay recording
properly, make sure that the remaining time of the
memory card is more than 1 minute.
• Video created using the camcorder relay recording
function cannot be played back seamlessly on the
camcorder.
• To combine video created using the camcorder relay
recording function, use Content Browser software.
Check the operating environment for Content Browser
before use.
• Use the same type of SD cards for relay recording
using SD cards.
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About clips
Wide view: Wide
Close view: Telephoto
Clip (recording data)
When you stop recording, video, audio, and
subsidiary data from the start to end of the
recording are recorded as a single clip on a
memory card.
Clip names
Each clip recorded by the camcorder is
automatically assigned a name using the
naming mode that is set in Clip Naming
(page 105) of the Media menu.
Maximum clip duration
The maximum duration of a clip varies
depending on the recording format.
The maximum duration of continuous
recording is the same as the maximum duration
of a clip. If the recording time exceeds the
maximum duration of a clip, a new clip is
created automatically and recording continues.
The new clip appears as a separate clip on the
thumbnail screen.
For details about the maximum recording time
of a clip for each recording format, see
“Maximum recording time for a clip”
(page 128).
Using the power zoom lever
Zoom by pressing the power zoom lever C.
Lightly press the power zoom lever C for a
slower zoom. Fully press it for a faster zoom.
• The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1
cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about
80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
• The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom
positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about 2
5/8 feet) from your camcorder.
• Keep your finger on the power zoom lever C.
If you move your finger off the power zoom
lever C, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
Using the handle zoom
To delete a clip
You can delete the last recorded clip using the
Last Clip Delete function (page 115). To delete
all clips or specific clips, perform the operation
from the thumbnail screen (page 74).
Adjusting the zoom
1. Set the handle zoom operation to “Low,”
“High,” or “Variable” using Handle Zoom
(page 88) >Setting in the Camera menu.
• When set to “Variable,” you can zoom in or
out at a variable speed according to the
pressure applied to the switch.
• When set to “Low” or “High”, you can
zoom in or out at fixed speed, regardless of
the pressure applied to the switch. You can
set the speed to “Low” or “High” using
Handle Zoom in the Camera menu.
• By assigning the Handle Zoom >Setting
function to an assignable button (page 38),
you can switch the handle zoom operation
each time the button is pressed.
2. Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom in or
out.
Notes
• You cannot use the handle zoom lever A when the
handle zoom operation is set to OFF.
• Uneven zooming may occur when the zoom speed is
set to a low value.
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Using the zoom ring
AF/MF
mode
Full MF mode
Zoom by turning the zoom ring B.
You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the
zoom ring B. Fine adjustment is also possible.
Adjusting the focus
Tips for focusing
• Move the power zoom lever towards T
(telephoto) and adjust the focus, then, towards
W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for
recording.
• When you want to record a close-up image of a
subject, move the power zoom lever towards W
(wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then
adjust the focus.
Adjusting in Full MF mode
Pull the focus ring A toward the back (toward
the camcorder) to activate Full MF mode for full
manual focus control.
Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus while
monitoring the image on the LCD/viewfinder
screen.
In Full MF mode, you can use the distance
markers printed on the focus ring as a guide when
adjusting the focus. The distances where the
picture is in focus correspond to the positions of
the distance markers.
Notes
• Do not use excessive force at both ends of the travel
when turning the focus ring.
• While in Full MF mode, the auto focus and push auto
focus functions do not work.
• Macro is set to off regardless of the Focus Macro
setting in the Camera menu.
Adjusting in MF mode
In MF (manual focus) mode, you can also use
auto focus operation whenever required.
Slide the focus ring A toward the front (toward
the lens hood) and set the FOCUS switch B to
MANUAL.
Using automatic focus temporarily (Push auto
focus)
In MF mode, auto focus is activated while the
FOCUS PUSH AUTO/HOLD button C of the
lens is pressed or while an assignable button
(page 38) assigned with Push AF/Push MF is
pressed.
The focus returns to manual focus when you
release the button.
This function is useful for shifting the focus from
one subject to another during manual focus mode.
Adjusting in AF mode
In AF (auto focus) mode, the focus is adjusted
automatically.
Slide the focus ring A toward the front and set
the FOCUS switch B to AUTO.
Using manual focus temporarily (Push manual
focus)
In AF mode, manual focus is activated while the
FOCUS PUSH AUTO/HOLD button of the lens
is pressed or while an assignable button (page 38)
assigned with Push AF/Push MF is pressed.
The focus returns to auto focus when you release
the button.
Using macro mode
In MF mode or AF mode, set Focus (page 86)
>F ocu s Ma cro in t he C ame ra m enu to On or p res s
an assignable button assigned with Focus Macro
(page 38) to activate macro mode to enable
focusing over a range that includes the macro
area.
Macro mode is disabled in Full MF mode.
Focusing using magnified view
(Focus Magnifier)
When an assignable button (page 38) assigned
with Focus Magnifier is pressed, the focus
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magnifier screen appears showing the part of the
image magnified.
The magnification switches between 4× and 8×
each time the button is pressed when the
recording format is QFHD. You can move the
magnified position using the V/v/B/b button.
The center of the screen is magnified at a fixed 2×
in recording formats other than QFHD.
Press the button again to return to the normal
screen.
This function is useful for checking the focus.
Note
• Even though the image appears magnified on the
screen, the recorded image is not magnified.
Monitoring audio while shooting
Connecting a set of headphones to the headphone
jack (stereo mini jack) (page 10) enables you to
monitor the audio being recorded.
Note
• The built-in speaker is disabled while shooting
(recording or recording standby).
To adjust the audio monitoring volume
Use the VOLUME buttons (page 11).
To change the audio monitoring channel
Select the channel using Audio Output (page 95)
in the Audio menu.
Changing Basic Settings
You can change the settings based on the video
application or recording conditions.
Video format
The formats available for selection vary
depending on the exFAT/FAT file system, system
frequency, and codec settings.
Switching the exFAT/FAT file system
Switch using Rec Format (page 113) >File
System in the System menu.
The camcorder automatically restarts after
switching.
File System can be configured when the MPEG
HD upgrade license (option) is installed.
Note
• You cannot switch between exFAT/FAT during
recording or playback.
Switching the system frequency
Switch using Rec Format (page 113) >Frequency
in the System menu.
The camcorder automatically restarts after
switching.
Note
• You cannot switch the system frequency during
recording or playback.
Switching the codec
Switch using Rec Format (page 113) >Codec in
the System menu.
Note
• You cannot switch the codec during recording or
playback.
Changing the format
Switch using Rec Format (page 113) >Video
Format in the System menu.
The signals from the SDI OUT and HDMI OUT
connectors are also output in the format selected
using this menu.
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Note
• You cannot change the format during recording or
playback.
Adjusting the brightness
You can adjust the brightness by adjusting the
iris, gain, shutter speed, and by adjusting the light
level using ND filters.
Shooting using auto iris
When Full Auto mode (page 26) is on
The iris is forcibly set to Auto mode.
When Full Auto mode is off
Set the IRIS switch B to AUTO. Auto mode is
set.
The adjustment setting applied when the iris
AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to MANUAL can
also be configured using the direct menu
(page 36).
Shooting using manual iris
When Full Auto mode is off, set the IRIS switch
B to MANUAL. Manual mode is set. Turn the
iris ring A to adjust the iris.
The adjustment setting applied when the iris
AUTO/MANUAL switch is set to MANUAL can
also be configured using the direct menu
(page 36).
Switching to auto iris temporarily
In manual iris mode, press the IRIS PUSH AUTO
button H to activate the one-push auto iris
function.
Auto iris is active while the button is pressed.
Release the button to return to manual iris mode.
Shooting with auto gain (AGC)
When Full Auto mode (page 26) is on
AGC (Auto Gain Control) mode is forcibly
enabled.
When Full Auto mode is off
Set Auto Exposure >AGC (page 87) in the
Camera menu to On to activate AGC mode.
You can also set AGC on/off in the direct menu
(page 36).
Shooting with fixed gain
1. Set Full Auto mode off.
2. When the gain is automatically adjusted, set
Auto Exposure >AGC (page 87) in the
Camera menu to Off.
“AGC” disappears.
3. Set the GAIN switch G to H, M, or L.
The gain value set for the selected gain
switch position appears on the screen.
You can set the gain value for H/M/L using
Gain (page 86) in the Camera menu.
You can also set the H/M/L value in the
direct menu (page 36).
Shooting in auto shutter mode
When Full Auto mode (page 26) is on
The shutter is forcibly set to auto shutter.
When Full Auto mode is off
Set Auto Exposure >Auto Shutter (page 88) in
the Camera menu to On to activate auto shutter
speed mode.
Auto shutter can also be activated by selecting
Auto Shutter in the direct menu and setting it to
on.
Shooting with a fixed shutter
When Full Auto mode is off and Auto Exposure
>Auto Shutter (page 88) in the Camera menu is
set to Off, set the SHUTTER switch F to the ON
position to set fixed shutter with the shutter mode
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