Panasonic Camcorder AG HMC40P User Manual
This product is eligible for the AVCCAM  
3 Year Warranty Repair Program. For  
details, see page 5.  
Operating Instructions  
Memory Card Camera-Recorder  
Model No.  
AG-HMC40P  
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FCC NOTICE (USA)  
Declaration of Conformity  
Model Number:  
Trade Name:  
AG-HMC40P  
Panasonic  
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ  
07094  
Support contact:  
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company 1-800-5ꢀ4-1448  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (ꢀ) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any  
unauthorized modifications.  
CAUTION:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference”  
available from FCC local regional offices helpful.  
FCC Warning:  
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and  
the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral  
devices. Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user's  
authority to operate this device.  
NOTIFICATION (Canada)  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.  
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.  
For USA-California Only  
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special  
handling may apply.  
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1) Read these instructions.  
ꢀ) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.  
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your  
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
1ꢀ) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,  
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/  
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the  
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been  
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
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Recommendation for Use of Genuine Panasonic Battery (Rechargeable Battery)  
Thank you for using a Panasonic product.  
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are  
made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately  
protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is  
a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not  
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that  
safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.  
• Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it is difficult to  
verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit.  
■Batteries that may be used with this product (Correct as of August 2009)  
Panasonic VW-VBG130, VW-VBGꢀ60 and VW-VBG6 batteries may be used with this product.  
The VW-VBG130, VW-VBGꢀ60 and VW-VBG6 batteries contain a function to enable verification as to  
whether they may be safely used with this product.  
AVCCAM 3 Year Warranty Repair Program*1  
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic AVCCAM device.  
Register as a user for this device to receive a special service warranty up to three years of free warranty repairs.  
Customers who register as users on the website will receive an extended warranty repair valid for up to  
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●The SDHC logo is a trademark.  
●The miniSD logo is a trademark.  
●“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.  
●This product has been manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
●HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks  
of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
●LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.  
●DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.  
●Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows Vista® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
●Screenshots are used in accordance with Microsoft Corporation guidelines.  
●IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.  
●Intel® is a registered trademark or a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
●Macintosh® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.  
●Other model names, company names, and product names listed in these operating instructions are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.  
●This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial  
use of a consumer, and no license is granted or shall be implied for any use other than the personal  
uses detailed below.  
– To encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC Video”)  
– To decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity  
– To decode AVC Video that was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video  
• Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com).  
– Separate license contracts must be obtained from MPEG LA where SD Memory Cards containing information  
recorded with this product are to be distributed to end users for commercial purposes. “End user” refers to  
persons or organizations handling such contents for personal use.  
Note concerning illustrations in these instructions  
• Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the  
actual camera-recorder.  
References  
• References are shown as (Page 00).  
Terminology  
• Both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards as referred to as “SD Memory Cards” in these  
operating instructions.  
• Video that is created during a single recording operation is referred to as a “clip” in these operating  
instructions.  
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Contents  
Read this first! ................................................2  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........4  
Shooting  
Basic shooting operations ..........................33  
Preparing for recording.................................... 33  
SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp .................... 33  
Shooting in auto mode .................................... 34  
Checking photos taken (REC CHECK) ........... 35  
Formatting SD Memory Cards......................... 35  
SD Memory Card recording times................... 36  
Removing SD Memory Card ........................... 37  
Protecting SD Memory Cards.......................... 37  
Repairing SD Memory Cards .......................... 37  
Using the zoom function..............................38  
Digital zoom function....................................... 38  
Shooting in progressive mode....................39  
Shooting in manual mode............................40  
Switching to manual mode ............................. 40  
Manual focusing ............................................. 40  
Using focus assist ........................................... 41  
Setting the aperture and gain.......................... 41  
Adjusting the white balance and  
black balance .............................................. 4ꢀ  
Shooting techniques for different targets..44  
Touch auto focus (CAMERA mode only)......... 44  
Self-portrait shooting ...................................... 44  
Zebra pattern .................................................. 45  
Marker ............................................................. 45  
Checking and displaying shooting status ........ 45  
PRE REC ........................................................ 46  
Optical Image Stabilizer .................................. 46  
Adding effects to images................................. 46  
Using the USER buttons ................................ 46  
Backlight compensation .................................. 47  
Color bars........................................................ 47  
Wave form monitor function............................. 47  
Adjusting the headphone volume  
while shooting.............................................. 47  
Shot mark function .......................................... 47  
Interval recording............................................. 48  
Time stamp function ........................................ 49  
LAST CLIP function......................................... 49  
Adjusting the shutter speed........................50  
Synchro scan................................................... 5ꢀ  
Adjusting the mic input level.......................53  
Using scene files..........................................54  
Loading scene files.......................................... 54  
Setting and saving scene files......................... 54  
Initializing scene files....................................... 55  
Clip metadata................................................56  
Loading the metadata...................................... 57  
Selecting the USER CLIP NAME recording  
Before use  
Operating precautions...................................9  
Precaution for use........................................ 11  
SD Memory Cards compatible with  
this product.................................................. 1ꢀ  
(SD speed class 4)........................ 13  
SDHC Memory Cards...................................... 13  
Compatibility of recorded video....................... 14  
About AVCHD.................................................. 14  
Accessories ..................................................15  
Optional accessories ...................................16  
Using tele conversion lenses,  
wide conversion lenses ............................... 16  
Description of parts  
Description of parts......................................17  
Right side and rear side .................................. 17  
Left side........................................................... 18  
Terminals and mounting parts ......................... 19  
Remote control................................................ ꢀ0  
Preparation  
Recharging the battery ................................21  
Recharging...................................................... ꢀ1  
Power sources..............................................23  
Using the battery ............................................. ꢀ3  
Using the AC adapter ...................................... ꢀ3  
Adjusting the hand strap .............................24  
Attaching the shoulder strap.......................24  
Detaching and attaching the lens hood .....24  
Attaching the handle....................................25  
Fitting the eye cup........................................25  
The remote control.......................................26  
Insert the battery ............................................. ꢀ6  
Remote control usable range .......................... ꢀ6  
Turn on/off the camera.................................26  
Quick Start mode..........................................27  
Tally lamp ......................................................27  
Touch panel...................................................28  
Using the touch panel...................................... ꢀ8  
Viewfinder .....................................................29  
Using the viewfinder........................................ ꢀ9  
Using the LCD................................................. 30  
Emphasizing outlines ...................................... 30  
Adjusting the screen display............................ 31  
Adjusting the touch panel................................ 31  
Setting the calendar .....................................32  
Setting the time zone....................................... 3ꢀ  
Setting the clock.............................................. 3ꢀ  
method ........................................................ 57  
Using the Counter ........................................58  
Counter display ............................................... 58  
Charging the built-in battery/  
Setting the time code ...........................59  
Recharging the built-in battery ........................ 59  
Setting the time code....................................... 59  
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Contents (continued)  
Specifying the time code ................................ 59  
Setting user information .................................. 60  
Shooting photos...........................................61  
Setting the aspect ratio / recording pixels ....... 6ꢀ  
Setting the picture quality................................ 6ꢀ  
Maximum number of photos............................ 63  
Menu  
Using the setup menus................................95  
Using the menus ............................................. 95  
Using Quick Menu and Function Navi............. 96  
Initializing the menu settings ........................... 97  
Setup menu structure ..................................98  
CAMERA mode menu ..................................... 98  
PHOTO mode menu........................................ 98  
PB mode menu................................................ 99  
Setup menu list...........................................100  
SCENE FILE screen...................................... 100  
CAMERA SETUP screen............................... 101  
RECORD SETUP screen.............................. 10ꢀ  
PICTURE screen........................................... 104  
PLAY SETUP screen..................................... 105  
OPERATION screen...................................... 105  
PICT. SETUP screen..................................... 105  
SW&DISP SETUP screen ............................. 106  
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen........................ 109  
Playback  
Thumbnail screen.........................................65  
During clip playback ........................................ 65  
During photo playback..................................... 66  
Thumbnail operations..................................67  
Selecting the thumbnail display method.......... 67  
Format card and card information ................... 68  
Confirming clip information.............................. 69  
Adding a SHOT MARK to a clip....................... 69  
Playing back clips ........................................70  
Clip playback settings..................................73  
Set playback format......................................... 73  
Repeat playback.............................................. 73  
Resume playback (RESUME PLAY)............... 73  
Playing back photos.....................................74  
Playback by date............................................. 75  
Useful playback functions...........................76  
Adjust volume (remote control) ....................... 76  
Viewing images on a television ....................... 76  
Checking the date and time............................. 76  
Deleting clips/photos  
Reference  
Before calling for service........................... 112  
Updating the firmware................................ 116  
Cleaning ...................................................... 116  
Storage Precautions................................... 117  
Recording format........................................ 118  
How to handle data recorded on  
(videos and photos)..............................77  
Deleting multiple clips or photos  
SD Memory Card................................. 119  
Specifications.............................................120  
simultaneously............................................. 77  
Selecting clips or photos to delete................... 77  
Setting protection (videos and photos)......78  
Protecting clips................................................ 78  
Protecting photos ............................................ 78  
DPOF settings (photos) ...............................79  
Printing photos on a printer (PictBridge)...80  
Editing  
Connecting external units ...........................82  
Headphones.................................................... 8ꢀ  
External microphone (Stereo mini jack  
compatible).................................................. 8ꢀ  
External microphone (XLR Microphone  
Adapter (optional) compatible) .................... 8ꢀ  
Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer)....... 83  
Video deck (Dubbing)...................................... 83  
TV/Monitor....................................................... 84  
Nonlinear editing ..........................................85  
Displays  
Screen displays............................................86  
Regular displays.............................................. 86  
Main warning displays..................................... 91  
Setting the DISPLAY items.............................. 93  
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Operating precautions  
Do not allow any water to get into the camera-  
recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at  
the beach.  
• The AC adapter may make some noise when you  
are using it, but this is normal.  
• Failure to heed this caution will cause the  
camera-recorder or a card to malfunction (and  
may result in irreparable damage).  
Take precautions not to drop the camera when  
moving it.  
• Strong impacts may damage the camera and  
cause it to stop working.  
Keep the camera-recorder away from  
equipment (such as TV sets and video game  
machines) that generate magnetic fields.  
• Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a  
TV set may cause distortion in the images and/or  
sound due to the electromagnetic waves that the  
set emits.  
• Handle the camera with care, using the hand  
strap or shoulder strap to carry it.  
Do not spray the camera with insect sprays or  
other volatile substances.  
• These can warp the camera or cause the finish  
to come off.  
• The powerful magnetic fields generated by  
speakers or large motors may damage your  
recordings or distort the images.  
• Do not leave the camera-recorder in contact with  
rubber or PVC products for extended periods of  
time.  
• The electromagnetic waves emitted from a  
microcomputer will adversely affect the camera-  
recorder, causing the images and/or sound to be  
distorted.  
After use, remove the battery and disconnect  
the AC power supply cable.  
• If the camera-recorder is so adversely affected by  
products that generate magnetic fields that it no  
longer operates properly, turn it off and remove  
the battery or unplug the AC adapter from the  
power outlet. Then install the battery again or  
reconnect the AC adapter. After this, turn the  
camera-recorder back on.  
Battery characteristics  
This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable  
lithiumion battery that uses its internal chemical  
reaction to generate electrical energy. This reaction  
is easily influenced by the ambient temperature  
and humidity, and the battery’s effective operating  
time is reduced as the temperature rises or falls. In  
very low temperatures, the battery may last only 5  
minutes.  
Do not use the camera-recorder near radio  
transmitters or high-voltage equipment.  
• Using the camera-recorder near a radio  
transmitter or high-voltage equipment may  
adversely affect the recorded images and/or  
sound.  
Protective circuitry functions if you use the battery  
where it is very hot and you will have to wait before  
you can use it again.  
Remove the battery after use.  
Completely remove the battery. (The battery  
continues to be used even if you have turned  
the camera off.) The battery can over discharge  
if you leave it in the camera and it may become  
impossible to recharge it.  
Do not allow any sand or dust to get into the  
camera-recorder when using it at the beach  
and other similar places.  
• Sand and dust can damage the camera-recorder  
or a card. (Be especially careful when inserting or  
removing a card.)  
Disposing of spent batteries  
The battery will become unchargeable. Rather than  
throwing the battery into the garbage, take it to a  
store that can assist in recycling it.  
AC adapter and battery  
• If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even  
when the battery temperature is normal, there  
may be something wrong with the battery or AC  
adapter. Contact your dealer.  
• The battery takes longer to charge when it is  
warm.  
• The AC adapter can interfere with radio reception  
so keep radios at least 1 meter away from it.  
(Continued on the next page)  
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Operating precautions (continued)  
What to remember when throwing memory  
cards away or transferring them to others  
Formatting memory cards or deleting data using  
the functions of the unit or a computer will merely  
change the file management information: it will  
not completely erase the data on the cards. When  
throwing these cards away or transferring them  
to others, either physically destroy them or use a  
data deletion program for computers (commercially  
available) to completely erase the data. Users are  
responsible for managing the data on their memory  
cards.  
Liquid crystal displays  
• Images or letters can get burned onto the screen  
of the LCD or viewfinder if they are displayed for  
a long time, but you can fix this by leaving the  
camera off for several hours.  
• The liquid crystal parts are highly precise with  
99.99% of the pixels effective. This leaves less  
than 0.01% of pixels that may not light or may  
remain on all the time. These phenomena are  
normal and will have no effect on the images you  
shoot.  
• Condensation may form if you use the camera  
where temperatures fluctuate. Wipe dry with a  
soft, dry cloth.  
• The LCD may appear dim after immediately  
turning on a cold camera, but will brighten as the  
camera warms up.  
Do not point the lens or viewfinder at the sun.  
Doing so may damage the parts inside.  
Protective caps for the connectors  
Keep the protective caps fitted over any  
connectors that are not being used.  
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Precaution for use  
Always take some trial shots before actual shooting.  
• When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the  
sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting.  
Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone.  
• These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the recorded contents. Before making a  
recording, set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 3ꢀ)  
Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings.  
• Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in cases where images and/  
or sound were not recorded as you intended due to problems with the camera-recorder or SD/SDHC  
Memory Cards.  
Respect copyrights  
• Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio material you have recorded for any purpose other than  
your own personal enjoyment. Remember that restrictions apply to the shooting of certain material even  
if it is intended for private use.  
Media that can be used in this unit  
• SD/SDHC Memory Cards can be used in this unit. For details, refer to page 1ꢀ.  
Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripod  
• The tripod mounting hole is 5.5 mm deep. Do not force the tripod screw beyond this depth.  
You can damage the camera-recorder if you use any screw other than 1/4-ꢀ0UNC.  
Attach the tripod to the tripod hole.  
For other usage notes, see page 9.  
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Precaution for use (continued)  
SD Memory Cards compatible with this product  
∗
It is recommended that you use SD Memory Cards or SDHC Memory Cards of SD speed class ꢀ or  
above, or the following Panasonic SD Memory Cards (correct as of August ꢀ009).  
∗
Speed class 4 or above is required for recording in PH mode or HA mode.  
Photo shooting  
Loading metadata  
Card type  
Recording capacity  
Recording/playback  
8 MB  
16 MB  
Cannot be used.  
3ꢀ MB  
64 MB  
1ꢀ8 MB  
ꢀ56 MB  
Successful operation cannot be  
guaranteed. Recording may be  
suddenly terminated with certain  
SD Memory Cards.  
SD Memory  
Card  
51ꢀ MB  
RP-SDV51ꢀ  
RP-SDV01G  
RP-SDM01G  
1 GB  
RP-SDV0ꢀG  
RP-SDM0ꢀG  
RP-SDP0ꢀG  
ꢀ GB  
RP-SDV04G  
RP-SDM04G  
RP-SDW04G  
RP-SDP04G  
4 GB  
6 GB  
8 GB  
Can be used.  
RP-SDM06G  
RP-SDV08G  
RP-SDM08G  
RP-SDW08G  
RP-SDP08G  
SDHC Memory  
Card  
RP-SDM1ꢀG  
RP-SDP1ꢀG  
1ꢀ GB  
16 GB  
3ꢀ GB  
RP-SDV16G  
RP-SDM16G  
RP-SDW16G  
RP-SDP16G  
RP-SDV3ꢀG  
RP-SDW3ꢀG  
• Please see our support page at the following website for the latest information not included in these  
operating instructions.  
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/  
• This product is compatible with SD Memory Cards formatted under the SD-standard FAT1ꢀ and FAT16  
formats, and with SDHC Memory Cards formatted under the FAT3ꢀ format.  
• Only SDHC Memory Cards may be used for capacities of 4 GB or greater.  
• 4 GB (or greater) memory cards without the SDHC logo are not based on the SD standard.  
• Use this product to format the SD Memory Cards to be used. Formatting memory cards on computers  
or other devices may cause recording to take longer than normal, or may cause cards to become  
incompatible with this product. (Page 36) (Use this product to reformat any cards that have already been  
formatted on computers, etc.)  
• Always install the relevant special adapter when using miniSD/miniSDHC cards with this product. (The  
product will not operate correctly if only the adapter is inserted – always insert a memory card into the  
adapter first.)  
• MultiMediaCards cannot be used with this product.  
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This product (SDHC-compatible device) is compatible both with SD Memory Cards and with  
SDHC Memory Cards. SDHC Memory Cards may be used with SDHC Memory Card-compatible  
devices, but cannot be used with devices that are only compatible with SD Memory Cards.  
(Always check the relevant product’s operating instructions when using SDHC Memory Cards  
with other devices.)  
SDHC-compatible device  
SD-compatible device  
Can be used  
Can be used  
Cannot be used  
Can be used  
SDHC Memory Card  
SD Memory Card  
SDHC Memory Card  
SD Memory Card  
(SD speed class 4)  
This refers to a class 4 speed standard (SD speed class) for the continuous writing of data between SD-  
compatible devices and SD Memory Cards, as designated by the SD standards.  
When the use of an SD speed class 4 card is recommended for SD-compatible products, this indicates  
that stable recording operation can be achieved when using SD Memory Cards of class 4 and above.  
Cautions for usage  
• Do not allow dirt, water, or other substances to come into contact with the connector part on the  
reverse of the card.  
• Do not leave the card in the following places:  
– In direct sunlight or in places of high humidity, e.g. close to heating equipment  
– In highly humid or dusty locations  
– In locations with high variations in temperature (condensation may appear on card)  
– In places subject to static electricity or electromagnetic waves  
• Store cards in bags or cases after use.  
SDHC Memory Cards  
●SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with non-SDHC-compatible equipment.  
●Ensure that all equipment is SDHC-compatible when using card with other devices.  
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Precaution for use (continued)  
Compatibility of recorded video  
●Recorded video cannot be used with non-AVCHD-compatible  
equipment. For details, please see your product’s operating  
instructions.  
●Recorded video cannot be played back on non-compatible (non-  
AVCHD-compatible) equipment.  
●Playback may not always be possible on all AVCHD-compatible  
equipment. Please use this product for playback in such instances.  
Older, non-AVCHD-compatible  
DVD recorder or DVD player, etc.  
About AVCHD  
●AVCHD is a standard for the recording and playback of highly detailed, high-definition video.  
●Video is compressed in the MPEG-4 AVC/H.ꢀ64 formats, and audio is recorded in Dolby Digital.  
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Accessories  
∗1  
Battery  
AC Adapter  
AC power supply cables/ Wireless remote  
DC cable  
control and battery  
(CR2025)  
Eye cup  
Shoulder strap  
Handle  
AV cable  
→ See “Attaching the  
handle”. (Page ꢀ5)  
→ See “Fitting the eye  
cup”. (Page ꢀ5)  
→ See “Attaching the  
shoulder strap”.  
(Page ꢀ4)  
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Component video  
cable  
PIN-BNC conversion  
plugs (3)  
Ferrite core (4)  
Touch pen  
Cable ties (4)  
CD-ROM  
The following accessories are attached to the unit.  
Lens hood cap XLR connector cap  
→ See “Attaching cable  
ties”. (Page 84)  
∗1  
For part numbers for the battery, see “Optional accessories”. (Page 16)  
∗2  
When using a USB connection cable (optional) or HDMI cable (optional), make sure to attach ferrite  
cores to the ends of the cable. Failure to attach ferrite cores could cause interference with nearby  
equipment. (Pages 83, 84)  
• Please consult a retailer when purchasing additional accessories.  
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Optional accessories  
• Super-directional Electret Microphone  
AG-MCꢀ00G  
• XLR Microphone Adapter  
AG-MYA30G  
• Battery  
VW-VBG130 (7.ꢀ V, 13ꢀ0/1ꢀ50 (typ./min.) mAh: compatible with supplied battery charger)  
VW-VBGꢀ60 (7.ꢀ V, ꢀ640/ꢀ500 (typ./min.) mAh: equivalent to accessory battery)  
VW-VBG6 (7.ꢀ V, 5800/5400 (typ./min.) mAh: compatible with supplied battery charger)  
• Tele conversion lens  
VW-T4314H (See below for attachment instructions.)  
• Wide conversion lens  
VW-W4307H (See below for attachment instructions.)  
Using tele conversion lenses, wide conversion lenses  
Remove both the inner lens hood and outer lens hood before attaching an optional VW-T4314H tele  
conversion lens or VW-W4307H wide conversion lens.  
Remove  
Attach  
Align the grooves.  
• Attach the ND filter and MC protector to the front of the lens hood (inner).  
• Although you can attach both a filter and a conversion lens at the same time (such as attaching both  
an ND filter and a tele conversion lens), we do not recommend it, as the corners of images may  
appear darker (vignetting) during wide-angle zoom. (If you do attach both at the same time, remove  
the lens hood (inner) first.)  
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Description of parts  
Right side and rear side  
9
10 11  
QUICKSTART  
CAMERA  
PB  
PHOTO  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
POWER  
12  
T  
POWER  
8
1
2
3
REC CHECK/PHOTO button (Page 61)  
Zoom lever (Page 38)  
Tally lamp (Page 27)  
Remote control sensor (Page 26)  
4
5
6
7
8
9
Built-in mic (Page 53)  
Lens hood (inner) (Page 16)  
Lens hood (outer) (Page 16)  
Viewfinder (Page 29)  
Battery compartment (Page 23)  
START/STOP button (Page 34)  
10 Mode lamp (CAMERA, PB, PHOTO)  
(Pages 34, 61, 70)  
11 QUICK START button (Page 27)  
12 POWER switch (Page 26)  
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Description of parts (continued)  
Left side  
17  
18 19  
BARS  
ZEBRA  
1
2
3
4
COUNTER  
RESET  
20 21  
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16  
Q.MENU  
W
T
MENU  
VOL  
22 23 24  
25  
26 27  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FOCUS ring (Page 40)  
21 RESET button (Page 58)  
22 LCD monitor (Page 30)  
FOCUS ASSIST button (Page 41)  
FOCUS button (Page 40)  
23 Q.MENU button (Page 96)  
IRIS dial (Page 41)  
24 START/STOP button (Page 34)  
25 Zoom buttons (Page 38)  
26 MENU button (Page 95)  
RING switch (Page 40)  
WHITE BAL button (Page 42)  
USER1 button (Pages 46, 106)  
USER2 button (Pages 46, 106)  
Card cover release lever (Page 33)  
27 Trash can button (Page 77)  
10 SD Memory Card cover (Page 33)  
11 ACCESS lamp (Page 33)  
12 USER3 button (Pages 46, 106)  
13 AUTO/MANUAL switch (Pages 34, 40)  
14 DISP/MODE CHK button (Page 45)  
15 OIS button (Page 46)  
16 Diopter adjustment lever (Page 29)  
17 Speaker (Page 76)  
18 BARS button (Page 47)  
19 ZEBRA button (Page 45)  
20 COUNTER button (Page 58)  
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Terminals and mounting parts  
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PUSH  
A/V OUT  
COMPONENT  
OUT  
MIC  
USB2.0  
CAMREMOTE  
ZOOMS/S  
FOCUSIRIS  
6
A/V OUT  
2
8
COMPONENT  
OUT  
9
10  
3
4
MIC  
USB2.0  
CAMREMOTE  
ZOOMS/S  
FOCUSIRIS  
1
11  
5
1
Tripod hole (Page 11)  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
XLR adapter terminal (Page 82)  
HDMI terminal (Page 84)  
USB2.0 terminal (Pages 83, 85)  
MIC terminal (Page 82)  
Shoulder strap attachment point (Page 24)  
Battery release button (Page 23)  
A/V OUT terminal (Pages 83, 84)  
COMPONENT OUT terminal (Page 84)  
10 Headphone jack (Page 82)  
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11 CAM REMOTE jacks  
FOCUS/IRIS (3.5 mini jack)  
You can connect a remote control unit to control  
the FOCUS and IRIS (aperture).  
IRIS (aperture) control beyond OPEN is  
performed via gain adjustment, and can be set  
up to the standard gain setting.  
ZOOM S/S (2.5 mm super mini jack)  
You can connect a remote control unit to control  
zoom and start/stop of recording.  
∗
Do not connect any equipment except the remote  
controller to the remote control jack. Connecting  
any equipment other than the remote control may  
cause the image brightness to change and/or the  
images to appear out of focus.  
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Description of parts (continued)  
Remote control  
To use the remote control, set the IR REMOTE item on the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu to ON. The default  
setting for this item is OFF. (Page 109)  
1
2
3
EXT. DISPLAY button (Page 76)  
DATE/TIME button (Page 76)  
PHOTO SHOT button (Page 61)  
START/  
STOP  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
EXT  
DISPLAY  
4
5
1
DATE/  
TIME  
ZOOM  
2
3
Performs only the PHOTO function of the REC  
CHECK/PHOTO button on the camera.  
VOL  
6
8
10  
SEARCH  
STILL ADV  
SKIP  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
SEARCH  
STILL ADV  
SKIP  
4
START/STOP button (Page 34)  
7
9
11  
7
9
11  
Used to select items and change setting  
values.  
MENU  
14  
12  
13  
5
6
7
8
9
ZOOM/VOL buttons (Pages 38, 76)  
PLAY button (Pages 70, 71, 74)  
SEARCH buttons (Pages 70)  
PAUSE button (Page 71)  
ENTER  
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STILL ADV buttons (Page 71)  
Remote control usable range (Page ꢀ6)  
10 STOP button (Pages 70, 74)  
11 SKIP buttons (Pages 71)  
12  
button (Page 77)  
Same function as the  
monitor.  
button on the LCD  
on the LCD  
13 OPERATION buttons  
Same function as  
monitor.  
14 MENU button  
Same function as the MENU button on the  
camera.  
15 ENTER button  
Used to confirm menus and items.  
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Recharging the battery  
Recharging  
The battery does not come ready charged when the camera is purchased. Charge the battery before use.  
It is recommended that you keep one extra battery as a spare.  
■Charging time and available recording time  
Connect the power cable to the AC adapter.  
1
(Approx.)  
Disconnect the DC cable.  
(Battery cannot be charged if DC cable is  
connected.)  
Maximum  
Battery  
model  
Voltage/  
capacity  
Charging  
time  
continuous  
recording time  
7.ꢀ V/  
Approx.  
1 hr.  
ꢀ5 min.  
VW-VBG130 13ꢀ0/1ꢀ50  
Approx.  
(optional)  
(typ./min.)  
mAh  
1 hr. 30 min.  
Insert until fully in place.  
7.ꢀ V/  
Approx.  
ꢀ hr.  
50 min.  
VW-VBGꢀ60 ꢀ640/ꢀ500  
(included) (typ./min.)  
mAh  
Approx.  
3 hr. 15 min.  
Insert the battery.  
2
7.ꢀ V/  
Approx.  
5 hr.  
50 min.  
VW-VBG6 5800/5400  
Approx.  
7 hr.  
Charging lamp [CHARGE]  
(optional)  
(typ./min.)  
mAh  
• The figures in the table above are guidelines  
for use in normal temperature conditions  
(temperature ꢀ5 °C (77 °F), humidity 60%).  
Charging may take longer in higher or lower  
temperatures.  
• Charging may take longer if the battery has not  
been in use for a long period of time.  
• Given here are the approximate continuous  
recording times when recording using the  
viewfinder with no connections to any external  
devices and with the LCD monitor closed.  
• Available recording time may vary according to  
usage conditions.  
Align the battery with the  
mark and insert fully.  
■Charging lamp  
On: Charging in progress  
Off: Charging complete  
Flashing: See below  
■If charging lamp is flashing  
Check that there is no dirt, dust, or other  
substances attached to the connectors on the  
battery or AC adapter, and ensure that the adapter  
has been connected correctly.  
• Charging times are based on charging batteries  
from an empty state.  
• If there is dirt or dust on the connectors,  
disconnect the power plug from the socket before  
cleaning.  
• If the charging lamp continues to flash, there  
may be a fault with the battery or the AC adapter.  
Please consult with the place of purchase.  
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Recharging the battery (continued)  
■Remaining battery capacity displays  
When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries  
compatible with this product, the remaining battery  
capacity is displayed in hours and minutes.  
1h30m  
Time remaining will be displayed after a brief  
pause.  
• The battery display will change  
• Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and  
hairpins) away from the battery.  
Short-circuiting may occur across the  
terminals, causing the battery to heat up,  
and you may seriously burn yourself if you  
touch the battery in this state.  
• The battery becomes hot while it is being used  
or charged. The camera-recorder itself also  
becomes hot during use.  
• The recordable time reduces if you repeatedly  
start and stop recording.  
• The battery takes longer to charge when it is  
warm.  
→
→
→
→
as battery capacity decreases.  
will be  
displayed in red when less than 3 minutes are  
remaining, and  
is empty.  
will flash when the battery  
• Remaining battery capacity may not be displayed  
correctly when using in high or low temperatures,  
or when the battery has not been used for a  
long period of time. To ensure that remaining  
battery capacity is displayed correctly, use the  
battery completely from a fully-charged state,  
and charge the battery again. (Remaining battery  
capacity may still not be displayed correctly if the  
battery has been used for long periods in high  
or low temperatures, or if the battery has been  
recharged a large number of times.)  
• The AC adapter can interfere with radio  
reception so keep radios at least 1 meter away  
from it.  
• The AC adapter may make some noise when  
you are using it, but this is normal.  
• Battery cannot be recharged when the DC  
cable is connected to the AC adapter.  
• The remaining battery capacity display is a  
guideline and may change according to usage  
conditions.  
• The remaining battery capacity display will  
momentarily disappear when switching between  
modes, when conducting REC CHECK  
operations or when changing the LCD brightness  
since the capacity is recalculated at these times.  
• Not displayed when using AC adapter.  
• The maximum time display for the remaining  
battery capacity is 9 hours 59 minutes.  
• If the remaining battery capacity exceeds 9 hours  
and 59 minutes, the remaining time is displayed  
in green. This display does not change until the  
remaining time reaches 9 hours and 59 minutes  
and below.  
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Power sources  
Using the battery  
Installation  
Removal  
Insert the battery until it clicks into place.  
Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check  
that the mode lamp is off.  
1
2
Remove the battery while pressing the  
battery release button.  
ヲヶ  
リヤ  
レチ  
ヴヵ  
モン  
ヵ
• Support the battery with your hand to ensure  
that it will not fall.  
ヤモ  
ヱャ  
ヱラ  
ヮユ  
ンモ  
ヰヵ  
ヰ
Battery release button  
Mode lamp  
ヲ
ヶリ  
ヤレ  
チヴヵ  
モン  
ヵ
ヤモ  
ヮユ  
ンモ  
ヱャ  
ヱラ  
ヰヵ  
ヰ
ヱヰ  
ヸ
ユン  
Using the AC adapter  
Installation  
Removal  
Connect the DC cable to the AC adapter.  
Set the POWER switch to OFF, and check  
that the mode lamp is off.  
1
2
1
2
3
Plug the AC power supply cable into the  
power outlet.  
Remove the DC cable’s battery connector  
while pressing the battery release button.  
Insert the DC cable’s battery connector until  
it clicks into place.  
3
Disconnect the AC power supply cable from  
the power outlet.  
• Battery cannot be recharged when the DC  
cable is connected to the AC adapter.  
•
Disconnect the AC power supply cable from the  
power outlet when the unit is not going to be used.  
ヵ  
ヱヰヸユン  
CAUTION:  
• This apparatus can be operated at a  
voltage in the range of 110 – 240 V AC.  
Voltages other than 120 V are not intended  
for U.S.A. and Canada.  
DC cable’s battery  
connector  
Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC  
may require the use of a different AC plug.  
Please contact either a local or foreign  
Panasonic authorized service center for  
assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.  
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Adjusting the hand strap  
Adjust the hand strap to suit your hand.  
Open the cover and adjust the length.  
1
Close the cover.  
• Make sure the cover is fully closed.  
2
Attaching the shoulder strap  
Attach the shoulder strap and use it as a precaution against dropping the camera.  
When the handle is not attached  
When the handle is attached  
20 mm or  
more  
20 mm or  
more  
ヲ
ヶ
リ
ヤ
レ
チ
ヴ
ヵ
モ
ン
ヵ
ヤ
モ
ヮ
ユ
ン
モ
ヱャ  
ヱラヰ  
ヵヰ  
ヱ
ヰ
ヸ
ユ
ン
20 mm or more  
20 mm or  
more  
Detaching and attaching the lens hood  
Detaching the lens hood  
• Turn the lens hood counterclockwise to detach it.  
Attaching the lens hood  
• Orient the lens hood with the arrow mark on top,  
rotate the hood counterclockwise (approx. 14˚) to  
align the arrow with the one on the camera, and  
then slide the hood onto the camera.  
• Rotate the lens hood clockwise to attach it.  
• Be sure to attach the lens hood cap to protect the  
lens when not in use.  
Lens hood  
Lens hood cap  
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Attaching the handle  
The handle comes in handy for taking low-angle  
shots or carrying the camera-recorder around.  
Coin screw  
Pull the viewfinder towards you.  
1
Slide the handle into place.  
2
Tighten the coin screw to secure the handle  
firmly.  
3
• If the coin screw is loose, the camera-  
recorder may drop off.  
• To remove the handle, first pull the viewfinder  
towards you, and then loosen the coin screw.  
Fitting the eye cup  
Attach the eye cup by aligning the projections on  
the eye cup holder and eye cup and fitting them  
together.  
Eye cup  
Eye cup holder  
Fit the eye cup onto the viewfinder, and secure it in  
the direction of the arrow.  
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The remote control  
Insert the battery  
Remote control usable range  
Push the catch in the direction shown by  
arrow ① to remove the holder.  
The distance between the remote control and the  
unit’s remote control sensor: Within approx. 5 m  
Angle: Approximately 15° upward,  
approximately 10° downward,  
1
approximately 15° leftward, or  
approximately 15° rightward  
(Except when optional accessories are  
attached)  
Insert the battery with the “+” marked side  
facing up.  
2
Remote control  
sensor  
•
The remote control is intended for indoor operation.  
Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not  
operate properly even within the usable ranges.  
Return the holder to its original position.  
3
• When the battery (CRꢀ0ꢀ5) has run out, replace  
it with a new one. (The battery lasts about one  
year, depending on the frequency of use.)  
If the remote control unit fails to work even when  
it is operated near the camera-recorder’s remote  
control sensor, the battery has run out.  
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.  
Turn on/off the camera  
While pressing the lock release button, move the  
POWER switch to ON or OFF.  
Turn on the camera:  
QU  
CA  
PB  
PH  
ICK  
ME  
ST  
RA  
AR  
The mode lamp (CAMERA) lights red (camera  
mode), and the camera enters recording standby  
mode.  
T
OT  
O
PO  
WE  
R
Turn off the camera:  
The mode lamp (CAMERA) goes out.  
• Energy-saving mode  
Mode lamp  
According to the settings made in the POWER  
SAVE item of the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen  
in the settings menu, the following will apply if  
QUICKSTART  
CAMERA  
PB  
POWER switch  
Set the POWER switch to the  
ON position while pressing the  
lock release button.  
The CAMERA lamp lights (red),  
and the camera enters recording  
standby mode.  
PHOTO  
POWER  
∗
no designated operations are performed for  
approximately five minutes in recording standby  
mode (when an SD Memory Card has been inserted  
while using the battery).  
ON: The camera recorder turns off automatically.  
OFF: Does not switch OFF the camera.  
Lock release button  
∗
See the setup menus, POWER SAVE  
(Page 110) for details.  
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Quick Start mode  
This mode allows you to begin recording more quickly.  
When using Quick Start mode, you can begin  
recording approximately 1.5 seconds after Quick Start  
standby mode.  
• Quick Start mode will be canceled in the  
following cases.  
� The camera remains in Quick Start standby  
mode for more than 30 minutes  
� Battery is low  
■Setting  
� Battery has been removed  
� POWER switch is set to OFF  
Hold down the QUICK START button for at least  
two seconds while the power is on. The camera  
will enter Quick Start standby mode and the  
CAMERA and PHOTO lamps will flash.  
• Quick Start standby mode consumes  
power, resulting in reduced total recording  
time.  
• Depending on recording settings, Quick Start  
may take longer than 1.5 seconds.  
• Automatic white balance adjustment may take  
longer in Quick Start mode.  
ヲヶ  
リヤレ  
チヴヵ  
モン  
ヵ
ヤモ  
ヮユ  
ンモ  
ヱャ  
ヱラ  
ヰヵ  
ヰ
ヱヰ  
ヸ
ユン  
• The zoom ratio will be set to approximately x 1  
wide end (Z00) with Quick Start.  
QUICK START button  
■To start recording  
When the QUICK START button is pressed in  
the Quick Start standby mode (lamps flashing),  
the lamps light and the camera enters recording  
standby mode.  
Tally lamp  
You can set the tally lamp to light in the following  
situations by setting the REC LAMP item (Page  
109) in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen to ON.  
• Battery is low (flashes 4 times per second)  
• Available SD Memory Card capacity is low  
(flashes 4 times per second)  
Tally lamp  
• Remaining battery capacity is low  
(flashes once per second)  
• Remaining memory of the SD Memory Card is  
low (flashes once per second)  
In addition, the tally lamp will flash regardless of  
the REC LAMP setting when receiving commands  
from the remote control.  
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Touch panel  
This camera utilizes a touch panel LCD monitor.  
You can navigate setting menus and other displays  
by touching items in the LCD monitor directly.  
:
Touch this to return from a function or setting  
screen to a previous screen.  
Example:  
Using the touch panel  
Icons are selected when you release your finger  
from the touch panel after pressing them.  
• Use soft cloth, such as glasses cleaning cloth,  
to clean or wipe fingerprints off of the LCD  
monitor.  
• Do not use ballpoint pens or other pointed  
objects to touch the LCD monitor.  
• Do not touch the LCD monitor with your  
nails or scratch and press the monitor with  
excessive force.  
• If you touch another part of the screen without  
removing your finger from the touch panel, the  
selection will not be made.  
• Applying a protective sheet to the LCD monitor  
may reduce visibility and touch recognition.  
• If your touch is not recognized or other  
parts of the screen are recognized, adjust  
the CALIBRATION item in the OTHER  
FUNCTIONS screen. (Page 31)  
• Use the touch pen (supplied) if you have difficulty  
making precise selections with your fingers. Do  
not use touch pens other than the one supplied.  
Frequently used icons  
:
Touch these to scroll through the pages of menu  
and thumbnail screens or to adjust setting values.  
Example:  
Example:  
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Viewfinder  
This camera has two viewfinders; one is a  
miniature LCD in the viewfinder and the other is a  
retractable ꢀ.7-inch LCD.  
Adjust the diopter adjustment lever until  
text display in the viewfinder is clear.  
3
Use the viewfinder that best suits the application  
and shooting conditions.  
• The brightness and hue may differ between the  
images appearing on the viewfinder and LCD  
monitor and those displayed on a TV monitor. To  
see how the final images will appear, check them  
on a TV monitor.  
Eye cup  
Diopter adjustment  
lever  
Using the viewfinder  
Set the POWER switch to ON, and check  
that images appear in the viewfinder.  
• Leave the LCD monitor closed.  
1
• You can display images in both the LCD  
monitor and viewfinder at the same time by  
setting the EVF MODE item in the setting  
menu SW&DISP SETUP screen to ON.  
• Do not point the viewfinder directly at the sun.  
Doing so may damage internal components.  
ヲヶリヤレチヴヵモンヵ  
ヤモヮユンモ  
ヱャ  
ヱラヰヵヰ  
ヱヰヸユン  
Adjust the angle of the viewfinder to a  
2
convenient viewing position.  
• The viewfinder can be raised to about 70˚  
from the camera.  
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Viewfinder (continued)  
Using the LCD  
Emphasizing outlines  
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26)  
When EVF DTL is assigned to one of the USER  
buttons 1 to 3, you can press that button to  
emphasize the outlines of images in the viewfinder  
or LCD monitor, and make focus alignment easier.  
Emphasizing the outlines does not effect the  
images you shoot.  
1
2
Open the LCD monitor.  
The monitor opens up to 90°. Attempting to  
open it further with force may damage the  
camera.  
Touch USER1 SW, USER2 SW, or USER3  
SW in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP  
screen.  
1
Touch EVF DTL.  
EVF DTL is assigned to the selected USER  
button.  
2
90°  
Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor to a  
convenient viewing position.  
3
• The monitor can be rotated 180° toward the  
lens and 90° toward the eye piece.  
• Attempting to rotate it further with force  
or closing it in a 90° position may damage  
the camera.  
In CAMERA mode or PHOTO mode, press  
3
the USER button assigned to EVF DTL.  
“EVF DTL ON” appears in the center of the  
screen for about ꢀ seconds.  
To release the setting, press the USER button  
assigned to EVF DTL again, and “EVF DTL  
OFF” appears in the center of the screen for  
approximately ꢀ seconds.  
180°  
90°  
• When closing the LCD monitor, be sure to  
close it fully.  
• When the LCD monitor is facing the lens  
(during self-portrait recording), both the  
viewfinder and the LCD monitor will be lit.  
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Adjusting the screen display  
Touch or to adjust the selected item.  
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Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26)  
1
Press the MENU button.  
• Menu operation (Page 95)  
2
• Operations may also be performed  
using buttons on the remote control that  
correspond to those on the camera. For  
details, see “Description of parts (Remote  
control)”. (Page ꢀ0)  
Touch ENTER.  
• Touch EXIT or press the MENU button to  
finish configurations.  
Viewfinder adjustments  
Set YES under EVF SET on the setting menu  
SW&DISP SETUP screen.  
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• The viewfinder display can be in color or black  
and white. (See the setup menus, SW&DISP  
SETUP screen, EVF COLOR.) The resolution  
is the same for both of them.  
Adjusting the touch panel  
LCD monitor adjustments  
Set YES under LCD SET on the setting menu  
SW&DISP SETUP screen.  
Adjust touch panel calibration if items that you do  
not intend to select are selected when you touch  
the panel.  
Touch YES for CALIBRATION in the setting  
1
menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.  
• Touch ENTER when the confirmation  
message appears.  
Touch [+] using the supplied touch pen.  
2
Touch the item you want set.  
4
• Touch [+] as they appear (5 total).  
Touch ENTER.  
• You cannot perform adjustment when the  
LCD monitor is rotated 180°.  
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Setting the calendar  
The CLOCK SET value is recorded in the contents  
(clip), and affects the sequence of playback of the  
thumbnails. Before carrying out recording, be sure  
to check and set CLOCK SET and TIME ZONE.  
This shows you how to adjust the calendar to  
17:ꢀ0 on December ꢀ5, ꢀ009.  
Setting the clock  
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26)  
1
Press the MENU button.  
• Menu operation (Page 95)  
2
• Operations may also be performed  
using buttons on the remote control that  
correspond to those on the camera. For  
details, see “Description of parts (Remote  
control)”. (Page ꢀ0)  
Setting the time zone  
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26)  
1
Press the MENU button.  
• Menu operation (Page 95)  
2
Touch YES for CLOCK SET in the setting  
menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.  
3
• Operations may also be performed  
using buttons on the remote control that  
correspond to those on the camera. For  
details, see “Description of parts (Remote  
control)”. (Page ꢀ0)  
Touch YES for TIME ZONE in the setting  
menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.  
3
Touch the item you want to set, and touch  
4
5
or  
to set the value.  
Touch the time zone display, and touch or  
to select the difference from Greenwich  
Mean Time.  
4
Repeat the procedure from step 4 to set the  
remaining items.  
• The date can be set to any date between  
January 1, ꢀ001 and December 31, ꢀ039.  
• “--.--.----” is displayed for any date beyond  
December 31, ꢀ039.  
• The time is displayed in ꢀ4-hour format.  
• The factory default setting is +0:00.  
Touch ENTER.  
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7
Touch ENTER.  
5
Touch EXIT or press the MENU button when  
you are finished configuring items.  
• The clock can vary in accuracy, so check that  
the time is correct before shooting.  
• When using the camera overseas, do not  
set the CLOCK SET option to the local time,  
but enter the time difference from Greenwich  
Mean Time using the TIME ZONE option  
instead. (Page 109)  
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Basic shooting operations  
Preparing for recording  
•
Do not perform any of the following operations  
while the SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp is  
flashing.  
Set the camera’s power switch to OFF.  
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(Page 26)  
Performing these operations may damage the  
SD Memory Card or its contents, or cause the  
camera to fail to operate correctly.  
� Opening the card door and removing the SD  
Memory Card  
• Check that the mode lamp is off.  
Slide the card cover release lever, and open  
the SD Memory Card cover.  
2
� Switching off the power  
� Removing the battery  
� Connecting or disconnecting the USB  
connection cable  
� Shaking or striking the camera  
• Always format SD Memory Cards that have  
been used in other devices when first using  
them with this camera. (Page 35)  
• If “CHECK CARD” is displayed on the  
viewfinder or the LCD monitor, please remove  
the SD Memory Card and insert it again.  
ACCESS lamp  
Slide to the  
· Flashes during SD  
left to open.  
Memory Card access  
(recognition, recording,  
playback, deletion, etc.).  
For details, see “SD  
Memory Card ACCESS  
lamp”.  
SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp  
This lamp lights or flashes during memory card  
access.  
Lit: Card inserted, read/write possible  
Flashing (fast): Recognizing  
Flashing (slow): Accessing (during recording/  
playback/reading)  
Fully insert an SD Memory Card into the  
card slot.  
• Insert the card in the direction shown until it  
clicks into place.  
3
Off: Card not inserted, unformatted card inserted  
SD Memory Card access lamp  
SD CAR  
D
Close the SD Memory Card cover.  
• Ensure that the cover firmly clicks into place.  
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Basic shooting operations (continued)  
Shooting in auto mode  
Turn the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26)  
• Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is  
lighted red.  
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ヲヶ  
リヤ  
レチ  
ヴヵ  
モン  
ヵ
ヤモ  
ヮユ  
ンモ  
ヱャ  
ヱラ  
ヰヵ  
ヰ
ヱヰ  
ヸ
ユン  
Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO  
to select auto mode.  
2
•
appears on the viewfinder and LCD  
monitor.  
• The focus, shutter speed, gain, iris, and  
white balance are adjusted automatically.  
In addition, if the AUTO SW item in the  
setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen is set  
to FACE DETECT ON, focus is automatically  
aligned on faces detected in the image and  
brightness is adjusted for optimal results.  
Lock release button  
Mode lamp  
1
3
ヲヶリヤレチヴヵモンヵ  
ヤモヮユンモ  
ヱャ  
ヲヶリヤレチヴヵモンヵ  
ヤモヮユンモ  
ヱャ  
ヱラヰヵヰ  
ヱラヰヵヰ  
ヱヰヸユン  
ヱヰヸユン  
A
appears when FACE DETECT ON is set.  
•
Up to 15 face detection frames can be displayed  
on the screen at one time. Larger frames and  
frames closer to the center have priority.  
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AUTO  
MANUAL  
• When FACE FRAMING is set to ALL and  
multiple subjects are detected, only the  
frame on which focus is aligned is displayed  
in orange. All other frames are displayed in  
gray.  
• The images shot from when shooting starts  
until it is stopped are recorded as one clip.  
• When recording is paused after a short period,  
a small amount of time may be required after  
pressing the START/STOP button to stop  
recording before writing to the SD Memory  
Card is terminated.  
This means that operations cannot be  
accepted if the START/STOP button is  
pressed immediately.  
• Primary (priority) frames  
The primary frame is displayed in orange.  
Focus is automatically aligned to the primary  
frame, and the brightness is adjusted.  
When you press the REC CHECK/PHOTO  
button halfway in PHOTO mode, focus is  
aligned to the primary frame.  
When focus is aligned, the primary frame  
turns green.  
• The camera will read information from the SD  
Memory Card immediately after the card is  
inserted. Press the START/STOP button to  
Press the START/STOP button (Red) to start  
shooting.  
• Press again to enter recording standby  
mode.  
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begin recording after  
(pause) is displayed in  
the operation status display. (Page 87)  
• The camera’s factory default setting is PH  
mode 1080/60i recording.  
(To view current setting status: Page 45)  
• The upper limit for the number of clips which  
can be recorded on a single SD Memory Card  
is 900. (However, this number may exceed  
900 clips at times such as when shooting  
immediately after the POWER switch has been  
set to ON.)  
•
Shooting is not possible when a menu screen  
is displayed. First, close the menu screen,  
and then press the START/STOP button.  
• Shooting stops when the SD Memory Card  
cover is opened during shooting.  
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Checking photos taken (REC CHECK)  
Press the REC CHECK/PHOTO button while in  
recording standby mode. The last two seconds of  
video and audio will be played, and the camera  
returns to recording standby mode.  
• Only the POWER and START/STOP buttons are  
operable during REC CHECK.  
• The REC CHECK images are also recorded  
when a device is connected to the camera and  
backup images have been recorded.  
• The REC CHECK function does not work when  
PB has been selected as the operation mode or  
when connected to a computer.  
• This function also does not work if the REC  
FORMAT has been changed or if the camera has  
been set to CAMERA mode after having switched  
to PB mode after recording.  
• The REC CHECK function does not work after  
interval recording.  
• This function does not work if the SD Memory  
Card is removed and reinserted.  
Formatting SD Memory Cards  
Set the camera’s power switch to ON.  
(Page 26)  
1
Press the MENU button.  
2
Touch YES for CARD FORMAT in the setting  
3
menu OTHER FUNCTIONS screen.  
• Press the MENU button or touch EXIT to  
close the menu display.  
Touch YES on the confirmation screen.  
• The SD Memory Card will be formatted.  
4
Touch EXIT.  
5
• When an SD Memory Card is formatted, all  
data recorded on the card will be erased and  
will not be restorable.  
Save all important data to your computer.  
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Basic shooting operations (continued)  
SD Memory Card recording times  
Total available recording times (approx.) when using SD/SDHC Memory Cards manufactured by Panasonic  
Recording mode  
∗1  
PH  
(Highest quality mode  
∗1  
∗2  
∗2  
HE  
(Long duration mode/  
1440 × 1080 pixels)  
HA  
HG  
SD Memory Card  
capacity  
∗3  
/
(High quality mode/  
19ꢀ0 × 1080 pixels)  
(Standard quality mode/  
19ꢀ0 × 1080 pixels)  
19ꢀ0 × 1080 pixels or  
1ꢀ80 × 7ꢀ0 pixels)  
Approx. ꢀ min  
Approx. 5 min  
Approx. 10 min  
Approx. ꢀ1 min  
Approx. 33 min  
Approx. 45 min  
Approx. 65 min  
Approx. 90 min  
Approx. 180 min  
51ꢀ MB  
1 GB  
ꢀ GB  
4 GB  
6 GB  
Approx. 3 min  
Approx. 7 min  
Approx. 15 min  
Approx. 30 min  
Approx. 45 min  
Approx. 60 min  
Approx. 90 min  
Approx. 1ꢀ0 min  
Approx. ꢀ40 min  
Approx. 4 min  
Approx. 9 min  
Approx. ꢀ0 min  
Approx. 40 min  
Approx. 60 min  
Approx. 80 min  
Approx. 1ꢀ0 min  
Approx. 160 min  
Approx. 3ꢀ0 min  
Approx. 10 min  
Approx. ꢀ1 min  
Approx. 45 min  
Approx. 90 min  
Approx. 135 min  
Approx. 180 min  
Approx. ꢀ70 min  
Approx. 360 min  
Approx. 7ꢀ0 min  
8 GB  
1ꢀ GB  
16 GB  
3ꢀ GB  
∗1  
Use an SD memory class of SD speed class 4 or above when recording on PH mode or HA mode.  
Recording cannot be completed on SD Memory Cards of lower speed classes.  
We recommend using an SD memory card of SD speed class ꢀ or above when recording in HG mode  
or HE mode.  
∗2  
∗3  
This is the highest quality mode of this camera.  
•
This camera uses the VBR recording system. “VBR” stands for Variable Bit Rate, and it refers to a system in  
which the bit rate (volume of data per given time period) varies automatically depending on the subject which is  
being shot. This means that the recording times will be shorter when fast-moving subjects have been recorded.  
• Times displayed include time needed for processing, etc. – actual available recording times will be  
slightly shorter.  
• The camera is capable of continuous recording for a maximum of 1ꢀ hours.  
• Mosaic-like noise may appear on the playback screen under the following shooting conditions:  
� When there are complex patterns in the background  
� When the camera is moved in large motions or when it is moved very quickly  
�
When a fast-moving subject has been recorded (and especially when HE has been set as the recording mode)  
• Repeatedly recording or deleting images over and over again may reduce the recording time on the SD  
Memory Card. In such cases, format the SD Memory Card using the camera. When a card is formatted,  
all of its recorded data will be erased, and it will not be subsequently possible to restore this data. Save  
any valuable data on your PC prior to formatting.  
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Removing SD Memory Card  
Repairing SD Memory Cards  
Slide the card cover release lever, and open  
the SD Memory Card cover.  
• Make sure that the SD Memory Card  
ACCESS lamp is not flashing orange before  
opening the cover.  
Never remove the SD Memory Card or disconnect  
the battery or DC cable while the SD Memory  
Card ACCESS lamp is flashing, as doing so may  
damage the SD Memory Card. In the event the SD  
Memory Card is removed while the SD Memory  
Card access lamp is flashing, or the battery or  
DC cable is disconnected during a recording or  
recording finalization process, a repair verification  
screen will appear the next time the power is  
turned on to allow errors to be repaired.  
1
Press the center of the SD Memory Card so  
that it pops out slightly, and pull the card  
straight outwards.  
2
Select YES to begin repairing. When repairing is  
complete, “REPAIR FINISHED” will be displayed, and  
the camera will switch to the recording paused screen.  
Select NO to switch directly to the recording  
paused screen without repairing.  
1
SD Memory Card  
access lamp  
•
Memory cards cannot be repaired with the camera  
if NO is selected, but can still be repaired by using  
∗
the AVCCAM Restorer contents repair software.  
• An SD Memory Card on which an error occurred  
can be repaired by using either the camera  
that was used for the shooting, or the AVCCAM  
Restorer contents repair software.  
• A repair confirmation message may be displayed  
after inserting an SD Memory Card which has no  
error, but repair will not be performed even when  
YES or NO is selected.  
2
•
Repair may take up to ꢀ0 minutes or so depending  
on the places where the errors occurred on the card.  
Use a battery with an adequate charge or the AC adapter.  
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or switch off  
the power in the following circumstances. Doing  
so may damage your SD Memory Card.  
1) While the SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp is  
flashing orange after inserting an SD Memory  
Card.  
ꢀ) While the SD Memory Card ACCESS lamp  
is flashing during recording, recording  
finalization, and other operations.  
•
• If the repair operation has failed, “SYSTEM  
ERROR TURN POWER OFF” will be displayed.  
In this case, please use the AVCCAM Restorer  
contents repair software.  
Depending on the status of the data, it may not be  
possible to restore all data completely. In this case,  
it will no longer be possible to play back the clips  
that were recorded before the SD Memory Card  
was ejected or the power was turned off.  
•
Clips with a total recording time of less than 10  
seconds may not be able to be repaired.  
Shot marks added during recording cannot be  
repaired.  
AVCCAM Restorer is included on the supplied  
CD-ROM. For details on how to install it, refer to  
install.txt.  
Protecting SD Memory Cards  
•
Move the write-protect switch on the SD Memory  
Card to the “LOCK” position to prevent recorded  
contents being accidentally erased from the card.  
∗
For details on how to use it, read the operating  
instructions (PDF file).  
The AVCCAM Viewer can also be downloaded  
from the following website.  
Write-protect  
switch  
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/  
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Using the zoom function  
This camera has a 1ꢀ x optical zoom function. Use  
the zoom lever or assign zoom functions to the  
FOCUS ring to perform zoom operations.  
Digital zoom function  
By setting D.ZOOM to any of the USER 1 - 3  
buttons, you can use the camera’s digital zoom  
function. (Page 106)  
Zoom lever  
Gentry press the zoom lever to zoom slowly, firmly  
press to zoom faster.  
With each press of the USER button to which  
D.ZOOM has been allocated, the digital zoom ratio  
will be switched between OFF (x 1)→x 2→x 5→  
x 10→OFF.  
T:  
Zoom in  
W: Zoom out  
When using the zoom buttons on the LCD monitor,  
the zoom speed is constant.  
• The higher the zoom ratio setting, the poorer the  
image quality.  
• With the SMOOTH ZOOM STOP item in the  
setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen, you  
can select a mode that smoothes the zoom stop  
operation.  
• For all settings other than OFF (x 1), the current  
zoom ration will be displayed in the viewfinder or  
the LCD monitor.  
• The digital zoom function can only be used with  
the 1080/60i and 7ꢀ0/60P recording formats.  
• The digital zoom function cannot be used while  
touch auto focus is enabled.  
• The digital zoom function cannot be used in  
PHOTO mode.  
• The digital zoom function cannot be used with  
interval recording.  
Zoom lever  
On the remote control  
Press the ZOOM/VOL buttons to zoom.  
• Zoom speed is fixed at medium.  
START/  
STOP  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
EXT  
DISPLAY  
DATE/  
TIME  
ZOOM  
VOL  
ZOOM/VOL buttons  
SEARCH  
STILL ADV  
SKIP  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
SEARCH  
STILL ADV  
SKIP  
MENU  
ENTER  
• When using a macro range and AF or MF on  
the focus control information display appears  
in reverse black and white, zooming may  
cause the image to become unfocused.  
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Shooting in progressive mode  
Selecting 1080/30P or 1080/ꢀ4P for the REC  
FORMAT option in the setting menu RECORD  
SETUP screen (Page 10ꢀ) enables shooting in  
progressive mode.  
In 7ꢀ0 mode, the camera always shoots in  
progressive mode.  
Note the following when shooting in  
progressive mode.  
• There may be a slight delay to the start  
of recording when you use the ꢀ4P mode  
because 4 frames are recorded at a time.  
30P mode (with 1080 mode):  
Shoot 30 frames a second in the progressive  
mode.  
For output and recording, the 30-frame-per-  
second signal is converted to 60-field-per-second  
interlace.  
This mode gives you high quality images.  
30 P A B C D E F G H I J  
AoAeBoBeCoCeDoDeEoEe Fo FeGoGeHoHe Io Ie Jo Je  
60 i  
24P mode (with 1080 mode):  
Shoot ꢀ4 frames a second in the progressive  
mode.  
The video signal will be recorded natively.  
However, the external output signal is converted  
to a ꢀ:3 format, 60 fps interlaced signal.  
24 P A B C D E F G H  
AoAeBoBeBoCeCoDeDoDeEoEeFoFe Fo  
Ge  
Go  
H
e
Ho  
H
e
60 i  
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Shooting in manual mode  
Set the unit to manual mode when manually  
adjusting the focus, shutter speed, iris, gain and  
white balance.  
When switching from auto mode to manual  
mode:  
• Iris and focus are set to AUTO.  
You can switch them to manual mode by  
pressing the IRIS button and FOCUS button.  
• Shutter speed  
CAMERA mode preserves the AUTO mode  
shutter speed. PHOTO mode preserves the  
AUTO mode state. You can change the shutter  
speed by using the Function Navi.  
Switching to manual mode  
Move the AUTO/MANUAL switch to the MANUAL  
position to select the manual mode. ( will  
disappear from the viewfinder or the LCD monitor.)  
• The shortest distance from a back-focusing  
lens differs depending on the zoom position.  
• When using a macro range and AF or MF on  
the focus control information display appears  
in reverse black and white, zooming may  
cause the image to become unfocused.  
AUTO/MANUAL switch  
The function allocated to the focus ring can  
be changed with the RING switch.  
FOCUS:  
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Manual focusing  
Adjust the focus.  
ZOOM/IRIS:  
Focus ring  
FOCUS button  
Adjust the zoom or iris (aperture) setting.  
You can change which functions are  
assigned from the menus.  
The factory default setting is ZOOM.  
Temporarily switching to auto focus  
You can also use auto focus mode while in manual  
mode by assigning the (PUSH)AF function to one  
of the USER buttons 1 to 3. Auto focus mode will  
be enabled for as long as the USER button is  
pressed, and the focal point will be automatically  
adjusted.  
RING selector  
switch  
AUTO/MANUAL switch  
You can also align focus with touch auto focus.  
(Page 44)  
Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to  
manual mode.  
1
2
Use the FOCUS button to switch the focus  
mode.  
• Auto focus may not work properly if there is  
flickering. Select a shutter speed suited to the  
ambient light. (Page 50)  
• If the auto focus mode is set with any format  
except 60i and 60P, controlling the focus will take  
slightly longer than in the normal focus mode.  
• During macro shooting “AF” or “MF” will be  
displayed in a frame on the screen.  
Pressing the FOCUS button switches to manual  
focus mode where “MF” appears on the screen.  
Pressing the FOCUS button again switches to  
auto focus mode where “AF” appears on the  
screen.  
• Holding down the FOCUS button sets the  
focal length to infinity and causes “MF95” to  
appear on the screen.  
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Using focus assist  
Setting the aperture and gain  
Pressing the FOCUS ASSIST button enlarges  
the center of the viewfinder and LCD monitor  
screens, or displays a bar at the bottom center of  
the screen. These displays make aligning the focus  
easier and are particularly useful in manual focus  
mode. The display that appears when the FOCUS  
ASSIST button is pressed can be configured with  
the FOCUS ASSIST SW item in the setting menu  
SW&DISP SETUP screen. (Page 106)  
IRIS dial  
FOCUS ASSIST button  
Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to  
manual mode. (Page 40)  
1
Press the IRIS dial to switch the method of  
adjustment for the aperture of the lens.  
The method switches to AUTO IRIS or  
MANUAL IRIS with each press of the dial.  
2
AUTO IRIS:  
Adjust the iris automatically.  
MANUAL IRIS: Adjust the iris manually.  
EXPANDED:  
Turn the IRIS dial to adjust the aperture of  
lens when in the manual iris mode.  
• In the auto iris mode, the lens iris can be  
corrected using this dial.  
• Increase in brightness beyond the maximum  
aperture (OPEN) is performed via gain  
adjustment (CAMERA mode: 0 to ꢀ4 dB;  
PHOTO mode: 0 to 18 dB).  
• If further gain adjustment is necessary,  
assign HIGH GAIN to one of the USER  
buttons 1 to 3. The gain mode switches  
between normal and high with each press of  
the button.  
3
The central part of the screen will be enlarged by  
a factor of about 4 in the vertical direction and by a  
factor of about 6 in the horizontal direction.  
A blue box will appear in the viewfinder and LCD  
monitor screens during expanded display. Only the  
operation status display and counter will appear on  
the screen.  
• The center of the angle of view is shifted slightly  
from the center of the LCD monitor.  
BAR:  
A bar will appear at the bottom center of the  
viewfinder and LCD monitor screens, indicating the  
level of focus alignment with its length.  
The peak hold mark (▼) appears over the bar, and  
the bar expands to the right as focus is aligned.  
Gain can be set to up to 34 dB in high gain  
mode.  
In PHOTO mode, switching to high gain  
mode is disabled.  
• Set the direction of the IRIS DIAL and aperture  
control in the setup menus, SW&DISP SETUP  
screen, IRIS DIAL.  
Focus not aligned  
BOTH:  
Bar expands to right  
as focus is aligned  
• The lens aperture can be adjusted in the focus  
ring by setting the RING switch to IRIS. The  
relationship between the direction of rotation  
and aperture control is based on the IRIS  
DIAL setting in the SW&DISP SETUP screen.  
However, as this will make it impossible to adjust  
the focus in the focus ring, please set the focus  
control method to A (AUTO) with the FOCUS  
switch. Zoom control can also be assigned to the  
FOCUS ring.(Page 40)  
Displays both the expanded display and focus bar.  
• This function cannot be used while the digital  
zoom function is in use.  
• Press the FOCUS ASSIST button again to return  
to the original screen.  
• As you shrink the aperture to a near closed state,  
resolution will decrease due to light diffraction.  
You can prevent this by adjusting the shutter  
speed and increasing the aperture size.  
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Shooting in manual mode (continued)  
White balance and black balance  
adjustments  
Adjusting the white balance and black  
balance  
Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to  
manual mode. (Page 40)  
When white balance adjustments are performed,  
black balance adjustments are performed at the  
same time.  
1
Set the shutter speed. (Page 50)  
2
3
White balance  
Place a white pattern in a location with the  
same lighting conditions and light source as  
the subject, then zoom in and fill the whole  
screen with white.  
In order to reproduce the white accurately, adjust  
the ratio between the three RGB primary colors. If  
the white balance is not adjusted properly, not only  
will the white be reproduced poorly but the color  
tones of the entire screen will also be downgraded.  
When you are shooting in manual mode, readjust  
the white balance whenever lighting conditions  
change.  
Something white (a white cloth or wall) near the  
subject can be used instead.  
• Do not include bright spotlights in your shot.  
Press the WHITE BAL button to display Ach  
or Bch.  
The mode changes in order from ATW→ATW  
LOCK→P3.2K→P5.6K→Ach or Bch→ATW  
with each press of the button.  
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5
You can store white balance adjustments to Ach  
and Bch of the Function Navi.  
You can also use the preset values.  
Use the settings to suit the shooting conditions.  
Black balance  
Touch the LCD monitor and display the  
Function Navi.  
Adjust the ratio between the three RGB primary  
colors to reproduce black accurately. If the black  
balance is not adjusted properly, not only will black  
be reproduced poorly, but the color tones of the  
entire screen will also be downgraded.  
Black balance adjustment is usually not necessary,  
but be sure to perform it in the following cases.  
• When using the camera for the first time.  
• When using the camera after extended periods  
of disuse.  
Touch to display the operation menu.  
Touch Ach or Bch.  
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Press and hold the WHITE BAL button.  
• Adjustment takes a few seconds.  
(The following messages appear on the  
screen.)  
• When using the camera after large changes in  
ambient temperature.  
Message during adjustment  
AWB ABB  
• After setting the shutter speed to standard or low  
speeds.  
ACTIVE  
• After switching between progressive mode and  
standard (60i) mode.  
Message after adjustment  
AWB ABB OK  
• An error message appears on the screen  
when white balance adjustment is not  
possible.  
A
R
B
E
Z
S
R
A
B
Message when adjustment cannot be  
done  
AWB NG  
WHITE BAL switch  
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• White balance cannot be adjusted if the ATW  
(Auto Tracking White) function is working.  
• Black balance cannot be adjusted during  
recording.  
• White balance cannot be adjusted during auto  
mode. Only black balance can be adjusted.  
• White balance cannot be adjusted if the  
shutter speed is set to less than 1/ꢀ4.  
Using presets  
Use this feature when you have no time to make  
white balance adjustments.  
Use the AUTO/MANUAL switch to set to  
manual mode. (Page 40)  
1
Press the WHITE BAL button.  
2
The mode changes in order from ATW→ATW  
LOCK→P3.2K→P5.6K→Ach or Bch→ATW  
with each press of the button.  
• Guide to the preset values  
P3.ꢀK (3ꢀ00 K): halogen light  
P5.6K (5600 K): outdoors  
Auto Tracking White (ATW)  
Using the ATW function enables the recording  
environment to be automatically analyzed and an  
optimum white balance to be constantly maintained  
during recording.  
To use the ATW function, set the white balance to  
ATW mode by pressing the WHITE BAL button.  
• Depending on the environment, there may be  
some error in the adjustment.  
• Use the procedure described on the previous  
page whenever you need more precise white  
balance.  
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Touch auto focus (CAMERA mode  
only)  
• Touch auto focus will not function in the  
following conditions.  
� Dark shooting conditions  
� Fast-moving subjects  
� Excessive camera shake  
� Zoom is in use  
You can align focus on a subject by touching the  
LCD monitor.  
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26)  
• Touch auto focus will be canceled in the  
following cases.  
1
Touch the LCD monitor and display the  
Function Navi.  
� The camera is turned off or the mode is  
switched.  
2
� The focus mode is switched from auto to  
manual, or vice versa.  
The digital zoom and focus assist functions cannot  
be used while touch auto focus is enabled.  
• If you enable touch auto focus while digital  
zoom is in use, digital zoom will be disabled.  
The screen display will return to standard  
display and switch to touch auto focus mode.  
Touch  
to display the operation menu.  
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4
•
Self-portrait shooting  
AF  
Touch  
.
The active area frame (red) for touch auto  
focus appears for about ꢀ seconds after AF is  
touched.  
Images in the LCD monitor when it is turned 180°  
for self-portrait shooting may appear unusual.  
You can make them appear better by reversing  
left and right. Go to the setup menus, SW&DISP  
SETUP screen, SELF SHOOT, and select  
MIRROR. Shooting in mirror mode has no effect on  
what you actually shoot and record.  
The area inside this frame is active.  
•
appears.  
• You can make CANCEL disappear by  
touching . To make it reappear, touch  
• If the face detection function is enabled in  
AUTO mode, the face detection frames  
(orange) will disappear temporarily.  
.
Touch the subject on which to align focus.  
• In auto focus mode, the focus frame (green)  
appears on the touched position and focus  
is aligned.  
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• In manual focus mode, the focus frame  
will disappear after focus is aligned on the  
touched position.  
• To change the position of the focus frame,  
touch a different area of the LCD monitor.  
If you touch outside the active focus area,  
the active area frame (red) appears for about  
ꢀ seconds.  
• If you press and hold the DISP/MODE CHK  
button when self-portrait shooting, the mirror  
mode is temporarily disabled and the screen  
displays information such as the configuration  
status of all recording functions. Release the  
button to return to mirror mode.  
■Canceling touch auto focus  
Touch CANCEL to cancel touch auto focus.  
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Marker  
• Images played back by pressing the REC  
CHECK button cannot be inverted horizontally.  
• Operation status displays during self-portrait  
recording  
If you press the ZEBRA button while zebra patterns  
are displayed, a marker appears near the center  
of the display (if you have set the setup menu,  
SW&DISP SETUP, MARKER to ON).  
The brightness of the areas near the screen center  
can be checked as a percentage (0% to 99%).  
“99%↑” appears if the percentage is over 99.  
No display: Cannot record (no card, etc.)  
:
:
Recording in progress  
(Red) Transitioning to recording standby  
mode  
(Green) Recording standby mode  
Warning display  
:
• When [ ] is displayed, turn the LCD monitor  
back in the direction of normal recording, and  
check what the message says.  
• Holding down the DISP/MODE CHK button  
displays the screen display information.  
• Images will be output normally to external  
devices. In addition, only operation status  
displays will appear on the screen.  
Image level detection  
area  
99%  
Marker  
Image level  
Zebra pattern  
The normal display reappears if you press the  
ZEBRA button again.  
• The marker does not appear when the face  
detection function is set to ON.  
Pressing the ZEBRA button in CAMERA or PHOTO  
mode displays zebra patterns and markers on the  
viewfinder and LCD monitor, allowing you to check  
the brightness of a subject.  
Parts that may be whited out through over  
exposure are shown as a zebra pattern.  
• Very bright  
Checking and displaying shooting  
status  
• Reflecting parts  
You can remove most overexposed parts by  
adjusting the iris and shutter speed in the manual  
mode to remove the areas with zebra patterns.  
The display changes as follows each time you  
press the ZEBRA button.  
DISP/MODE CHK button  
ZEBRA ON  
↓
If you press and hold the DISP/MODE CHK button  
in recording standby mode or while recording, the  
configuration status of all recording functions, a  
list of USER button function assignments, focus  
ring function, and all other camera information will  
be displayed. Release the button to return to the  
normal display.  
BARS  
ZEBRA  
RESET  
OIS  
MARKER ON  
↓
E  
CHK  
COUNTER  
ZEBRA OFF  
You can set brightness levels for the zebra patterns  
with the ZEBRA DETECT item in the setting menu  
SW&DISP SETUP screen. (Page 107)  
The zebra pattern cannot be displayed while the  
focus assist function (expanded display) is in use.  
Pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button during  
recording or while recording is paused will  
remove all displays from the screen except for the  
operation status, counter, marker, and safety zone  
display. Press the button again to return to the  
normal display. (Page 93)  
The display mode selected using the DISP/MODE  
CHK button is retained even if you turn off the  
camera by setting the POWER switch to OFF, or  
change the operating mode.  
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PRE REC  
Record video and audio from three seconds before  
the time of the operation to begin recording.  
BARS  
ZEBRA  
RESET  
OIS  
Operation to start  
recording  
Operation to stop  
recording  
DISP/  
MODE  
CHK  
COUNTER  
(Time)  
• This function will not be as effective when the  
vibration is severe or when tracking a moving  
subject.  
Actual recording  
time  
PRE REC time  
Adding effects to images  
Touch FREE RUN for TCG in the setting  
menu RECORD SETUP screen.  
1
2
Press the USER button you have allocated to the  
BLACKFADE or WHITEFADE feature to add fading  
effects to your images. The button’s function is  
forcibly canceled during playback or REC CHECK  
and also when thumbnails are displayed.  
Touch ON for PREREC MODE in the setting  
menu RECORD SETUP screen.  
PRE-REC will be displayed on the screen.  
• When the TCG item on the RECORD  
SETUP screen has been set to REC RUN,  
the setting will be automatically changed to  
FREE RUN.  
BLACKFADE:  
Press and hold to fade out to black. Audio also  
fades out. Fade-in starts when the button is  
released.  
WHITEFADE:  
Press the START/STOP button.  
Video and audio from approximately 3 seconds  
previously will be recorded.  
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Press and hold to fade out to white. Audio also  
fades out. Fade-in starts when the button is  
released.  
• Recording of the previous 3 seconds of video  
and audio may not be possible if recording is  
started immediately in the following cases.  
� Immediately after switching from PB mode  
to CAMERA mode  
� Immediately after turning power on  
� Immediately after changing to PREREC  
MODE item  
• The thumbnail for clips recorded using the  
PREREC function will display the image from  
when the START/STOP button was pressed.  
• Video from approximately 3 seconds before  
the button was pressed will appear in 1 clip  
display.  
Using the USER buttons  
You can allocate one of 14 features to each of the  
three USER buttons.  
Use these buttons to change shooting settings  
quickly or add effects to the images you are  
shooting.  
The following features are allocated to the buttons  
at the time of shipping.  
USER1: (PUSH)AF  
USERꢀ: BACKLIGHT  
USER3: SHOT MARK  
For details, see the setup menus, SW&DISP  
SETUP screen, USER1 to 3. (Page 106)  
If you press a USER button to which one of the  
functions has been allocated and then turn off the  
power, the added effect to the image will not be  
retained.  
Optical Image Stabilizer  
Use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce  
the effects of camera shake when shooting by  
hand.  
Press the OIS button to turn the function on and  
off.  
appears on the viewfinder and the LCD  
monitor when this function is on. Turn the function  
off when using a tripod for more natural images.  
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Backlight compensation  
Adjusting the headphone volume  
while shooting  
Press the USER button you have allocated to the  
BACKLIGHT feature when shooting subjects lit  
from the back.  
BACK LIGHT appears on the screen, and  
appears at the bottom right of the screen.  
Backlight compensation adjusts the iris so the  
subject doesn’t come out dark.  
Press the same USER button to turn the feature  
off. (If you perform backlight compensation in  
manual iris mode and it is disabled, the camera  
switches to auto iris control.)  
Touch the LCD monitor and display the  
Function Navi.  
1
Touch  
Touch  
to display the operation menu.  
2
3
.
• This only appears when headphones are  
connected.  
Color bars  
Press the BARS button in the CAMERA mode to  
output a color bar screen to a television or monitor  
so you can adjust them. Press the button again to  
turn the feature off.  
• While the color bar is displayed, a test tone  
of 1 kHz will be output from the headphone  
terminal, the A/V OUT terminal, or the HDMI  
terminal. There will be no speaker output.  
• The color bar can be recorded by pressing the  
START/STOP button.  
Touch or to adjust the volume.  
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5
6
Touch  
Touch  
to close the operation menu.  
to close the Function Navi.  
Shot mark function  
• The BARS button does not work in the PB mode  
or PHOTO mode.  
• The color bar display is canceled when the power  
is turned off.  
The marks attached to the thumbnails of clips  
are called shot marks. On the thumbnail screen  
monitor you can select only those clips with a  
shot mark and display them or play them back.  
During recording, when you press the USER  
button to which the SHOT MARK function has  
been allocated, MARK ON appears in the LCD  
monitor or the viewfinder, and a shot mark is set  
for the thumbnail of the clip being recorded. If you  
press the button again, the shot mark is released.  
You can also set or release the shot marks by  
performing the thumbnail operations for clips.  
(Page 69)  
Wave form monitor function  
During CAMERA mode, you can display a  
waveform for an image on the LCD monitor by  
pressing the USER button to which the WFM  
function has been assigned.  
Press the button again to return to the normal  
display.  
• Wave forms will not be displayed in the  
viewfinder.  
• This function cannot be used while the focus  
assist and touch auto focus functions are  
enabled.  
However, note that you cannot set or release shot  
marks during playback.  
• INVALID appears when you cannot set or release  
shot marks.  
• Wave forms cannot be recorded.  
• While wave forms are displayed, use the  
viewfinder as well since part of the recording  
screen will be hidden by the wave forms.  
• Shot marks are not displayed when the thumbnail  
screen is set to ꢀ0 photo display.  
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Interval recording  
• Do not remove the battery or disconnect the  
AC adapter during interval recording. Doing so  
may damage recorded image data or result in  
data loss.  
• When INTERVAL REC is enabled, the  
following setting items automatically change  
as follows.  
REC FORMAT: PH 1080/ꢀ4P  
TC MODE: NDF  
• When playing back a recorded video, set the  
playback format to 1080/ꢀ4P.  
• Photo shooting is disabled.  
• You cannot change the recording mode while  
interval recording is enabled.  
Even if you have not met ꢀ4 frames when you  
stop recording, a 1 second video will be created.  
• Depending on lighting and shooting  
conditions, color and focus settings may not  
adjust automatically. In such cases, make  
adjustments manually.  
• The digital zoom function cannot be used while  
INTERVAL REC is enabled.  
• The REC CHECK function does not work after  
interval recording.  
• Clips captured with interval recording cannot  
be deleted with the LAST CLIP function, even  
if is set.  
This function allows you to create short videos of  
scenes that move slowly over long periods of time  
through frame-by-frame recording at specified intervals.  
Single frames are recorded at the specified interval,  
with ꢀ4 frames equaling 1 second of video.  
You can specify the interval in CAMERA mode  
with the INTERVAL REC item in the setting menu  
RECORD SETUP screen.  
•
1 SECOND/10 SECONDS/30 SECONDS/1  
MINUTE/2 MINUTES: Change the recording interval.  
OFF: Disable interval recording.  
•
appears on the screen.  
•
• Interval recording will be disabled when shooting  
is finished.  
• Audio recording is disabled.  
• The PRE-REC function is disabled, even if it is  
set.  
Recording Shooting  
Example  
Video length  
interval  
time  
1 min 15 sec  
to  
ꢀ min 30 sec  
1
30 min  
Sunsets  
SECOND to 1 hour  
Butterfly  
emerging  
from  
10  
ꢀ hr to  
4 hr  
30 sec to  
1 min  
SECONDS  
cocoon  
Flowers  
blooming SECONDS  
30  
1 hr to  
3 hr  
5 sec to  
15 sec  
• The maximum shooting time is ꢀ4 hours.  
• When recording for long periods, use the AC  
adapter to eliminate battery concerns.  
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Time stamp function  
LAST CLIP function  
The date and time of recording can be recorded to  
video images.  
Select ON in the TIME STAMP item on the settings  
menu RECORD SETUP screen.  
When the TIME STAMP function is ON, the letter  
R will be displayed in front of the date and time  
display in the viewfinder and the LCD monitor.  
In addition, the month display will change from a  
numerical value to an English name display.  
The most recently recorded clip can be deleted at  
the touch of a button by allocating the LAST CLIP  
function to any of the USER 1 - 3 buttons.  
Press the USER button allocated for the LAST  
CLIP function to display YES/NO on the screen.  
Select YES to delete the most recently recorded  
clip.  
• Select NO not to delete the clip.  
• If the camera has been switched to PB mode or  
the recording format has been changed since  
recording was completed, or if interval recording  
has completed, clips cannot be deleted even  
if the button is pressed. Clips also cannot be  
deleted if the power has been switched off and  
back on again.  
• Clips cannot be deleted even if the button is  
pressed if the memory card has been removed  
and reinserted since recording was completed.  
R
• The letter  
the video.  
display itself will not be recorded to  
• The size and position of the time and date  
characters recorded to the image will vary  
depending on the recording format.  
• The size and position of the timestamp  
characters in external output displays may  
vary from the displays in the LCD monitor or  
viewfinder.  
• The recorded time and date display will follow  
the settings made in the DATE/TIME item on the  
SW&DISP SETUP screen. If this item is set to  
OFF, the date and time will not be recorded as a  
time stamp.  
• To avoid date and time displays overlapping  
when clips with timestamps recorded are played  
with this camera, please set the DATE/TIME item  
on the SW&DISP SETUP screen to OFF.  
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Adjusting the shutter speed  
Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL  
to select manual mode. (Page 40)  
1
Touch the LCD monitor and display the  
Function Navi.  
2
Touch  
to display the operation menu.  
3
4
Touch SHTR.  
• The shutter speed appears at the left of the  
screen.  
Touch or to adjust the shutter speed.  
• As the shutter speed increases, camera  
sensitivity decreases.  
5
• With auto iris control, as the shutter speed  
increases, the aperture widens and the focal  
length decreases.  
• Because the focal time increases at slower  
shutter speeds, we recommend using a  
tripod.  
Touch SHTR to close the operation menu.  
6
7
Touch  
to close the Function Navi.  
• With artificial lighting and especially  
fluorescent lights and mercury-vapor lamps,  
the luminance changes in synchronization  
with the power line frequency. When this  
frequency is 50 Hz, mutual interference will  
occur between the camera-recorder’s vertical  
sync frequency (approx. 60 Hz) and the  
lighting frequency (50 Hz). This means that  
the white balance may change periodically.  
Before shooting in areas with artificial lighting  
or adjusting the white balance, set the  
shutter speed as follows.  
Shutter speed  
Progressive  
mode  
50 Hz  
60 Hz  
1/60  
1/60  
1/60  
OFF (60i)  
30P  
1/100  
1/50  
1/50  
ꢀ4P  
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CAMERA mode:  
With the 1080/60i or 720/60P formats  
Standard (1/60)  
SYNCRO SCAN  
1/2  
1/4  
1/8  
1/8  
1/6  
1/15  
1/15  
1/12  
1/30  
1/120  
1/60  
1/2000  
1/1000  
1/500  
1/250  
1/250  
1/250  
1/100  
With the 1080/30P or 720/30P formats  
Standard (1/50)  
SYNCRO SCAN  
1/2  
1/4  
1/30  
1/120  
1/50  
1/60  
1/2000  
1/1000  
1/500  
With the 1080/24P or 720/24P formats  
Standard (1/50)  
SYNCRO SCAN  
1/2  
1/3  
1/24  
1/120  
1/50  
1/60  
1/2000  
1/1000  
1/500  
PHOTO mode:  
Standard (1/60)  
1/2  
1/4  
1/8  
1/1500  
1/15  
1/1000  
1/30  
1/60  
1/750  
1/100  
1/120  
1/350  
1/180  
1/250  
1/2000  
1/500  
• Under fluorescent and other discharge tube lighting, horizontal bands may appear on the display.  
Adjusting the shutter speed in such cases may resolve the problem.  
• When shooting subjects moving quickly across the screen, the image may be distorted. This is a result of  
the readout method of the pickup device (MOS sensor), and is not a malfunction.  
• White, red, blue, and green spots may appear on the display when using slow shutter speeds. This is not  
a malfunction.  
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Adjusting the shutter speed (continued)  
Synchro scan  
Adjust the shutter speed to match the frequency of  
the television or computer monitor to minimize the  
horizontal noise that appears when shooting such  
subjects.  
• By switching to progressive mode you can also  
shoot PAL system television screens.  
• If SYNC is displayed in grey, it cannot be used  
with the current recording format. This function  
will only operate for preset values for each  
recording format.  
Valid setting values will appear to the right of the  
adjustment value.  
1080/60i, 7ꢀ0/60P:  
1/60.0 to 1/ꢀ50.0 sec  
1080/30P, 7ꢀ0/30P:  
1/30.0 to 1/ꢀ50.0 sec  
1080/ꢀ4P, 7ꢀ0/ꢀ4P:  
1/ꢀ4.0 to 1/ꢀ50.0 sec  
Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL  
to select manual mode. (Page 40)  
1
Touch the LCD monitor and display the  
Function Navi.  
2
Touch  
to display the operation menu.  
3
4
Touch SYNC.  
• The shutter speed appears at the left of the  
screen.  
Touch or to adjust the shutter speed for  
synchro scan.  
5
Touch SYNC to close the operation menu.  
6
7
Touch  
to close the Function Navi.  
• To activate a synchro scan setting, touch  
SHTR and switch to SYNCRO SCAN.  
(Page 51)  
• You can change the progressive mode in  
the setup menu with REC FORMAT in the  
RECORD SETUP screen. (Page 10ꢀ)  
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Adjusting the mic input level  
You can adjust the input level for the built-in  
microphone or external microphones during  
recording.  
Touch the LCD monitor and display the  
Function Navi.  
1
Touch  
to display the operation menu.  
2
3
Touch  
.
• This does not appear when MIC LEVEL SEL  
in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen  
is set to FIX.  
Touch or to adjust the input level.  
• Use the audio level meter display to help you  
make adjustments.  
4
• Check the recording volume level before  
shooting.  
Touch to close the operation menu.  
5
6
Touch  
to close the Function Navi.  
• Stereo (ꢀ ch) audio is enabled during external  
mic input.  
• You cannot eliminate audio entirely when  
recording.  
• When an XLR Microphone Adapter is  
connected, the device input is fixed and input  
level adjustment does not appear.  
Adjust the input volume on the microphone  
adapter to adjust the input level.  
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Using scene files  
You can store various scene file setting items for  
different shooting conditions within a scene file.  
By changing scene files, you can recall necessary  
settings.  
The following scene files are saved as the factory  
default settings.  
Scene 1: Settings suited to standard shooting.  
Scene 2: Settings suited to shooting images with  
modulated color hues and contrast.  
• Simply changing the scene file in FILE  
SELECT will not change the settings. Be sure  
to perform LOAD with LOAD/SAVE/INIT.  
As current setting values will be changed when  
you perform LOAD, be sure to save them if  
necessary.  
Setting and saving scene files  
Loading scene files  
You can set the items found in the setting menu  
SCENE FILE screen. (Page 100)  
You can save changed settings as SCENE1 or  
SCENEꢀ.  
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26)  
1
• The CAMERA lamp lights red.  
Press the MENU button.  
2
3
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26)  
• The CAMERA lamp lights red.  
1
Touch SCENE1 or SCENE2 for FILE SELECT  
in the setting menu SCENE FILE screen.  
Press the MENU button.  
2
Set the items found in the setting menu  
SCENE FILE screen.  
3
Touch SCENE1 or SCENE2 for FILE SELECT  
in the setting menu SCENE FILE screen.  
4
Touch SAVE for the LOAD/SAVE/INIT item in  
the setting menu SCENE FILE screen when  
settings are finished.  
5
Touch LOAD for LOAD/SAVE/INIT in the  
setting menu SCENE FILE screen.  
4
Touch YES when the confirmation message  
appears.  
• The settings stored on the scene file will be  
enabled.  
6
• The scene file selected in the FILE SELECT  
item will be overwritten. To cancel save,  
touch NO.  
Touch YES when the confirmation message  
appears.  
5
• You cannot restore scene files that have  
been overwritten.  
• SCENE1 LOADED TURN POWER OFF”  
appears on the screen.  
The SCENE1 setting is applied when you  
restart the camera.  
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Initializing scene files  
You can return current setting values to their  
factory default settings.  
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26)  
• The CAMERA lamp lights red.  
1
Press the MENU button.  
2
Touch SCENE1 or SCENE2 for FILE SELECT  
in the setting menu SCENE FILE screen.  
3
Touch INIT for LOAD/SAVE/INIT in the  
setting menu SCENE FILE screen.  
4
Touch YES when the confirmation message  
appears.  
5
• The scene file selected in the FILE SELECT  
item will be initialized.  
• “SCENE 1 (or SCENEꢀ) LOADED TURN  
POWER OFF” appears on the screen. The  
default settings will be applied when you  
restart the camera.  
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Clip metadata  
∗1  
You can add the name of the videographer,  
shooting location, text memos and other  
information to the video data you have recorded on  
the SD Memory Card. This data is called the clip  
metadata.  
Display clip metadata with the META DATA PROP  
item (Page 103) in the setting menu RECORD  
SETUP screen.  
If there is no information in the metadata upload  
file, consecutive five-digit numbers will be  
applied to the clips in the order that they were  
recorded, with the first clip to be recorded being  
given the number 0. The USER CLIP NAME  
recording method is selectable. Please refer to  
the page 57.  
When SCENARIO is to be input, you must input  
the PROGRAM NAME. You cannot input the  
SCENE NO. and TAKE NO. only.  
∗2  
There are two kinds of clip metadata: the data that  
is recorded automatically during shooting, and the  
data in the metadata upload file created on the SD  
Memory Card which is loaded in the unit.  
(Loading method: Next page)  
• Only printable ASCII characters can be  
displayed by this unit.  
• Due to the limitations imposed by this unit  
on the number of characters which can be  
displayed, not all the data can be displayed.  
(This does not mean that the data which is not  
displayed has been deleted.) Use an AVCCAM  
viewer or other program to check all the data.  
• Metadata can be produced with AVCCAM  
Viewer. (Page 119)  
What the clip metadata consists of  
You can set the items underlined below by loading  
the metadata upload file on the SD Memory  
Card. All other items are set automatically during  
shooting.  
∗1  
CLIP NAME:  
This indicates the LOAD DATA (loaded data),  
COUNT (counter value), and REC DATA  
(recorded data).  
ACCESS:  
This indicates the CREATOR (name of the  
person recording) and LAST UPDATE PERSON  
(the person who last updated the data).  
SHOOT:  
This indicates the SHOOTER (name of the  
videographer) and the PLACE NAME (name of  
location).  
∗2  
SCENARIO:  
This indicates the PROGRAM NAME, SCENE  
NO. and TAKE NO.  
NEWS 1:  
This indicates the REPORTER (name of the  
reporter) and PURPOSE (purpose of data  
collection).  
NEWS 2:  
This indicates the OBJECT (target of data  
collection).  
MEMO1:  
This indicates the PERSON (name of the person  
who recorded the text memo).  
MEMO2:  
This indicates the TEXT (contents of memo).  
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META DATA REC:  
Loading the metadata  
Select this to set whether to record the  
metadata to be loaded into the unit  
simultaneously on the SD Memory Card. Touch  
ON to set metadata recording.  
META  
You can perform any of the following operations.  
If necessary, make preparations prior to  
undertaking the operations.  
The  
icon appears on the LCD monitor.  
The factory setting for this mode is OFF.  
USER CLIP NAME:  
The USER CLIP NAME recording method  
is selectable. For details, see “Selecting the  
USER CLIP NAME recording method”.  
META DATA PROP:  
Select this to display metadata that has been  
loaded to the unit.  
CLIP COUNTER RST:  
Loading the metadata  
• Insert the SD Memory Card on which the  
metadata is recorded into the unit. (For details  
on contents of the metadata, see the previous  
page.)  
Selecting whether to record the metadata on  
the SD Memory Card  
Initializing the metadata inside the unit  
Displaying information on metadata inside the  
unit  
Reset the COUNT value to 1.  
Touch YES to reset.  
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26)  
• The CAMERA lamp lights red.  
META INITIAL SET:  
1
Select this to initialize the metadata which  
has been recorded in the unit.  
Touch YES to initialize.  
Press the MENU button.  
Menu operation (Page 95)  
2
Press the MENU button to release the menu  
mode.  
5
Touch the RECORD SETUP setting menu.  
3
Touch or to switch pages, and select an  
item.  
4
Selecting the USER CLIP NAME  
recording method  
You can select the recording method for USER  
CLIP NAME by touching the USER CLIP NAME  
item in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen.  
The TYPE1 and TYPEꢀ options are available for  
selection.  
USER CLIP NAME to be recorded  
META CARD READ:  
TYPE1  
TYPEꢀ  
Read metadata set to the SD Memory Card  
with the camera.  
� Up to 8 metadata files stored on the SD  
Memory Card (MTDT00 to MTDT07)  
are displayed in a list. Files with no  
corresponding data are displayed in gray.  
Uploaded data  
+ COUNT  
If clip metadata has Uploaded  
been read in  
data  
∗
value  
If no clip metadata  
has been read in  
or if the setting  
Sequential 5- Sequential 5-  
digit number,  
in order of  
digit number,  
in order of  
recording  
for recording clip  
metadata has been recording  
turned off  
� When you touch the file you want to read,  
a confirmation message appears. Touch  
YES to read the metadata.  
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Clip metadata (continued)  
∗
The COUNT value is indicated as a four-digit  
number. The COUNT value is incremented each  
time a new clip is captured if clip metadata has  
been read in and TYPEꢀ has been selected as  
the recording method.  
The COUNT value can be reset using the  
following procedure.  
Touch YES for the CLIP COUNTER RST item  
in the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen to  
reset the COUNT value to 1.  
Using the Counter  
Counter display  
You can display a counter that indicates how much  
time has elapsed during shooting or playback.  
Press the COUNTER button.  
1
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes as follows. (Page 87)  
0 : 00. 00 (CAMERA mode only)  
Counter value  
CLIP 0 : 00 . 00  
Displayed when CLIP is selected in the  
REC COUNTER item on the settings menu  
SW&DISP SETUP screen.  
Values are automatically reset when  
recording is started, and counter values are  
displayed for each individual clip.  
TC 12 : 34 : 56 . 01  
Time code value (Display time code frame  
digits in ꢀ4 frames when ꢀ4P is set, and in  
30 frames when any other format is set.)  
UB 12 34 56 78  
User information  
No display:  
Data is not displayed.  
Resetting the counter  
Press the RESET button while the counter is  
displayed.  
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Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code  
Recharging the built-in battery  
Specifying the time code  
The camera’s internal battery saves the date and  
time.  
When SET DATE AND TIME is displayed even  
when the date and time are set, it means that the  
charge of the internal battery is depleted. Do the  
following to recharge it.  
Set TC PRESET so you can record a value of  
your choice as the initial setting for the time code  
to be used at the start of recording.  
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26)  
1
Touch the TC PRESET item in the setting  
menu RECORD SETUP screen.  
• Menu operation (Page 95)  
2
Reset the date and time when fully recharged.  
Connect the AC adapter. (Page 23)  
• Leave the POWER switch at OFF.  
1
• Operations may also be performed  
using buttons on the remote control that  
correspond to those on the camera. For  
details, see “Description of parts (Remote  
control)”. (Page ꢀ0)  
Leave the camera-recorder like this for  
about 4 hours.  
2
• The internal battery charges during this time.  
• Check the time code and menu operations  
after recharging.  
If the date and time are not memorized after  
recharging, the internal battery requires changing.  
Please consult the place of purchase.  
Setting the time code  
Touch YES.  
3
4
In the setup menus, RECORD SETUP screen, set  
the following time code related items. (Page 10ꢀ)  
• TC MODE  
• TCG  
Touch the item you want to set, and touch  
or to set the value.  
• TC PRESET  
You can reset the time code to zero by pressing  
RESET button.  
ャモンヴ  
・ユャンモ  
ンユヴユヵ  
ヰリヴ  
ュリヴヱバ  
ヮヰュユ  
ヤラレ  
ヤヰヶワヵユン  
Camera  
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Charging the built-in battery/Setting the time code (continued)  
Touch ENTER when all items have been set.  
You can reset the user information to nothing by  
pressing RESET button.  
5
With this unit, the time code value is adjusted in  
accordance with the format and frame rate. For  
this reason, bear in mind that making a change in  
the format or frame rate may result in discontinuity  
from the last time code value of the previous  
recording.  
ャモンヴ  
・ユャンモ  
ンユヴユヵ  
ヰリヴ  
ュリヴヱバ  
ヮヰュユ  
ヤラレ  
ヤヰヶワヵユン  
Time code  
Recording format  
adjustment  
1080/ꢀ4P  
7ꢀ0/ꢀ4P  
Adjustable in  
4-frame increments  
Camera  
Setting user information  
Touch ENTER when all items have been set.  
5
Setting user information allows you to store 8-digit  
information in the hexadecimal format.  
User information is automatically saved in the  
memory and retained after you turn off the power.  
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26)  
1
Touch the UB PRESET item in the setting  
menu RECORD SETUP screen.  
• Menu operation (Page 95)  
2
• Operations may also be performed  
using buttons on the remote control that  
correspond to those on the camera. For  
details, see “Description of parts (Remote  
control)”. (Page ꢀ0)  
Touch YES.  
3
Touch the item you want to set, and touch  
or to set the value.  
4
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Shooting photos  
• For details on other screen displays, see “Screen  
displays”. (Page 86)  
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26)  
• The CAMERA lamp lights red.  
1
■Shutter chance mark  
Lower and hold the POWER switch.  
• The PHOTO lamp lights red.  
2
• The shutter chance mark does not appear in  
manual focus mode.  
• The shutter chance mark may not appear if the  
following occur.  
� High zoom ratio  
� Excessive camera shake  
� Moving subjects  
� Backlight  
Press the REC CHECK/PHOTO button  
halfway.  
• During auto focus, a shutter chance mark  
and focus frame appear and focus is aligned.  
During manual focus, only the focus frame  
appears.  
3
� Nearby and far away objects coexist in the  
frame  
� Low lighting or dark conditions  
� Bright areas in the frame  
� Subjects consisting entirely of horizontal lines  
� Conditions with low contrast  
Shutter chance mark  
Focus frame  
• Shutter chance mark  
○ (Flashing white): Focusing in progress.  
■Focus frame  
If the focus does not align, perform the following.  
● (Lit green):  
No mark:  
Focusing complete.  
Focusing incomplete.  
The focus aligns on an  
object with high contrast  
(such as a fence) and  
the subject is blurred.  
Press the REC CHECK/PHOTO button fully.  
4
Focus frame  
• Audio recording is disabled.  
• If you press the REC CHECK/PHOTO button  
fully without first pressing it halfway, it may  
take longer to record the photo.  
• As the shutter speed decreases in dark  
conditions, we recommend using a tripod or  
flash.  
• If the shutter speed is 1/30 sec or below, the  
screen will be dark while the START/STOP  
button is pressed halfway.  
The focus will  
align if you  
reposition the  
center of focus.  
Shift the center  
of focus.  
OR  
Zoom in or  
move closer to  
the subject.  
• The focus frame will not appear in the following  
case.  
� While face detection frames are displayed  
during auto face detection shooting mode.  
■Screen displays during photo shooting  
: Operation mode status  
: Remaining battery display  
: Quality  
: Recording pixels  
R389 : Remaining media capacity (flashes red  
when “0” is reached)  
ATW  
: AWB information display  
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Shooting photos (continued)  
Setting the picture quality  
Setting the aspect ratio / recording  
pixels  
You can select the quality for recorded pictures.  
Set the picture quality with the QUALITY item in  
the setting menu PICTURE screen.  
You can select an aspect ratio based on the your  
intended print or playback method. In addition, the  
higher the recording pixel setting, the sharper your  
printed images will appear.  
Set the aspect ratio with the ASPECT RATIO item  
in the setting menu PICTURE screen.  
: Record photos with high image quality.  
: Prioritize quantity, and record photos with  
standard image quality.  
Set the recording pixels with the PICTURE SIZE  
item in the setting menu PICTURE screen.  
• When shooting with QUALITY set to  
,
photos may appear blurry depending on the  
subject.  
■Recording pixels  
Aspect ratio  
Recording pixels  
35ꢀ0×ꢀ640  
3ꢀ64×ꢀ448  
ꢀ560×19ꢀ0  
640×480  
4:3  
3984×ꢀ656  
3ꢀ64×ꢀ176  
ꢀ59ꢀ×17ꢀ8  
4ꢀꢀ4×ꢀ376  
33ꢀ8×187ꢀ  
ꢀ560×1440  
3:ꢀ  
16:9  
• If you set the aspect ratio to 4:3 or 3:ꢀ, black  
bars will appear on the left and right edges of the  
screen.  
• When you print photos recorded with this camera  
in 16:9 aspect ratio, the edges may be cut off. Be  
sure to check beforehand when printing at a store  
or with other printers.  
• The recording pixel settings that are available  
vary depending on the selected aspect ratio.  
• Recording may take longer with higher recording  
pixel settings.  
• The maximum zoom ratio is x 1ꢀ.  
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Maximum number of photos  
Aspect ratio  
4:3  
Recording pixels  
3520×2640  
3264×2448  
2560×1920  
640×480  
Quality  
SD  
Memory  
Card  
8 MB  
16 MB  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
0
1
0
3
0
ꢀ
1
1
3
ꢀ
6
33  
77  
5ꢀ  
1ꢀ0  
3
7
3
6
4
7
13  
145  
330  
650  
ꢀꢀ0  
capacity  
9
15  
11  
18  
19  
31  
510  
ꢀ0  
3ꢀ  
ꢀ3  
38  
39  
6ꢀ  
1010  
44  
70  
51  
81  
84  
135  
ꢀ70  
540  
1110  
ꢀ180  
3310  
4440  
6690  
8930  
1380  
ꢀ150  
89  
140  
ꢀ90  
590  
1150  
1750  
ꢀ350  
3540  
47ꢀ0  
9480  
105  
ꢀ10  
430  
850  
1300  
1740  
ꢀ6ꢀ0  
3500  
165  
330  
680  
1340  
ꢀ040  
ꢀ730  
41ꢀ0  
5490  
170  
340  
700  
1390  
ꢀ110  
ꢀ8ꢀ0  
4ꢀ60  
5680  
ꢀ760  
5550  
4300  
180  
370  
730  
1110  
1490  
ꢀꢀ50  
3010  
6030  
8660  
2 GB  
113ꢀ0  
ꢀꢀꢀ50  
33850  
45310  
68370  
91ꢀ00  
18ꢀ990  
17650  
34710  
5ꢀ800  
70690  
106650  
14ꢀꢀ80  
ꢀ85460  
4 GB  
6 GB  
8 GB  
12 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
7010  
110ꢀ0  
11400  
179ꢀ0  
Aspect ratio  
3:2  
Recording pixels  
Quality  
3984×2656  
3264×2176  
2592×1728  
SD  
Memory  
Card  
8 MB  
0
1
0
ꢀ
5
0
ꢀ
1
4
1
4
ꢀ
7
16 MB  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
3
5
6
8
14  
capacity  
8
13  
13  
ꢀ1  
ꢀ1  
34  
17  
ꢀ8  
61  
ꢀ6  
4ꢀ  
43  
68  
38  
58  
9ꢀ  
93  
145  
78  
1ꢀ5  
115  
ꢀ40  
490  
960  
1460  
1950  
ꢀ950  
3930  
7890  
185  
380  
770  
1510  
ꢀꢀ90  
3070  
4630  
6180  
1ꢀ400  
185  
380  
770  
15ꢀ0  
ꢀ310  
3100  
4670  
6ꢀ40  
1ꢀ510  
300  
160  
330  
640  
980  
1310  
1980  
ꢀ640  
5300  
ꢀ50  
600  
2 GB  
510  
1ꢀ10  
ꢀ390  
3640  
4870  
7340  
9800  
19660  
4 GB  
1010  
1540  
ꢀ060  
3110  
4150  
83ꢀ0  
6 GB  
8 GB  
12 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
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Aspect ratio  
16:9  
Recording pixels  
4224×2376  
3328×1872  
2560×1440  
Quality  
SD  
Memory  
Card  
8 MB  
16 MB  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1 GB  
0
1
0
ꢀ
0
ꢀ
1
5
1
5
3
9
3
5
6
10  
10  
17  
capacity  
8
14  
15  
ꢀ4  
ꢀ6  
41  
18  
30  
30  
49  
5ꢀ  
83  
41  
65  
66  
105  
ꢀ10  
430  
870  
17ꢀ0  
ꢀ610  
3500  
5ꢀ80  
7050  
14140  
115  
180  
83  
130  
ꢀ70  
540  
1070  
16ꢀ0  
ꢀ170  
3ꢀ80  
4370  
8780  
135  
ꢀ70  
560  
1090  
1660  
ꢀꢀ30  
3360  
4480  
9000  
ꢀ30  
460  
940  
1850  
ꢀ810  
3770  
5680  
7580  
15ꢀ10  
360  
170  
340  
680  
1030  
1380  
ꢀ090  
ꢀ780  
5580  
7ꢀ0  
2 GB  
1480  
ꢀ900  
44ꢀ0  
5910  
89ꢀ0  
11910  
ꢀ3890  
4 GB  
6 GB  
8 GB  
12 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
• The maximum number of photos may vary if both  
on the subject.  
and  
quality photos are recorded or depending  
• The maximum display for the remaining number of photos that can be recorded is 99999.  
If the remaining number of photos that can be recorded is greater than 99999, the display will remain the  
same until the remaining number of photos is below 99999.  
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Thumbnail screen  
Video data recorded in CAMERA mode is referred to as a clip, while still image data recorded in PHOTO  
mode is referred to as a photo. When you enter PB mode, thumbnail images of clips or photos appear on  
the LCD monitor (The thumbnails may take longer to display with higher quantities of clips and photos.).  
You can perform the following operations using the thumbnail screen.  
• Play and delete clips or photos  
• Format SD Memory Card  
• Add or delete shot mark  
During clip playback  
Press the T (+) and W (-) zoom buttons (or zoom lever) to change the display of the thumbnail screen in  
the following sequence.  
20 clip display←→9 clip display (default)←→1 clip display←→Clip properties display  
9 Clip display  
1 Clip display  
4
4
2
1
2
3
5
6
5
6
9
10  
11  
11  
7
8
7
8
12 13 14 15  
1
Clip number  
8
9
Next  
Displayed when there is a large quantity of  
clips. Displays the next page of the thumbnail  
screen page or next clip.  
Displays in the order recorded. Clips with  
invalid recording formats and other clips that  
cannot be played back will be displayed with  
red numbers (during 1 clip or clip properties  
display) or red frames (during 9 clip or ꢀ0 clip  
display). To play back clips displayed in red,  
touch the icon for changing playback format,  
and change the format.  
Date display  
Displays the date of recording.  
10 Duration display  
Displays the duration.  
11 Scrollbar  
Displayed when there is a large quantity of  
clips. Allows you to scroll the screen.  
2
3
4
5
Thumbnail mode selection  
Selects the thumbnail mode. (Page 67)  
12 Clip protect mark  
Recording format display  
Displays the recording format.  
Indicates protected clips. (Page 78)  
13 Shot mark  
Remaining battery display  
Displays the remaining battery capacity.  
Indicates that a shot mark has been added.  
(Page 69)  
Back  
14 Interval recording mark  
Displayed when there is a large quantity  
of clips. Displays the previous page of the  
thumbnail screen or previous clip.  
Indicates clips that were recorded with interval  
recording. (Page 48)  
15 Resume playback mark  
6
7
Video/photo selection  
Selects whether to display the clip or photo  
thumbnail screen.  
Indicates clips that will resume playback from a  
previous point. (Page 73)  
• If “ ” appears on a thumbnail, the clip cannot be  
played back.  
Playback format selection  
Selects the playback format. (Page 73)  
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Thumbnail screen (continued)  
During photo playback  
Press the T (+) and W (-) zoom buttons (or zoom lever) to change the display of the thumbnail screen in  
the following sequence.  
20 photo display←→9 photo display (default)←→1 photo display  
9 photo display  
1 photo display  
3
3
2
1
2
4
5
4
5
8
9
10  
10  
6
7
6
7
11  
12  
1
2
3
4
Photo number  
Displays in the order recorded.  
12 DPOF settings mark  
Indicates photos that include DPOF settings.  
(Page 79)  
Date selection  
Use to select photos to display by date.  
• If “ ” appears on a thumbnail, the photo cannot be  
played back.  
Remaining battery display  
Displays the remaining battery capacity.  
Back  
Displayed when there is a large quantity of  
photos. Displays the previous page of the  
thumbnail screen or previous photo.  
5
Video/photo selection  
Selects whether to display the clip or photo  
thumbnail screen.  
6
7
Slideshow  
Use to perform slideshow playback. (Page 75)  
Next  
Displayed when there is a large quantity of  
photos. Displays the next page of the thumbnail  
screen or next photo.  
8
9
Date display  
Displays the date of recording.  
Photo folder/filename display  
Displays the folder/filename for the photo.  
10 Scrollbar  
Displayed when there is a large quantity of  
photos. Allows you to scroll the screen.  
11 Scene protect mark  
Indicates protect photos. (Page 78)  
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Thumbnail operations  
Selecting the thumbnail display method  
■During clip playback  
■During photo playback  
You can display the kind of clips you want to see  
as thumbnails.  
You can display thumbnails by the date on which  
the photos were recorded.  
You can also set more precisely how you want the  
thumbnails to appear on the screen.  
Touch [Select date].  
1
Select date  
Touch [Thumbnail mode selection] in the  
thumbnail screen.  
1
Thumbnail mode selection  
Touch a recording date for the photos.  
Date list:  
2
VIEW ALL:  
Display all photos.  
Date:  
Display photos recorded on the specified  
date.  
Touch the type of clips to display.  
2
THUMBNAIL MODE:  
Select the clips to be displayed.  
ALL:  
Display all clips.  
SAME FORMAT:  
Display all clips of the same format as the  
current PB format.  
MARKER:  
Display all clips with shot marks.  
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Thumbnail operations (continued)  
Format card and card information  
SD Memory Cards can be formatted, and SD  
Memory Card information can be checked.  
SD Memory Card information screen  
Press the MENU button.  
Menu operation (Page 95)  
1
1
2
Touch the OTHER FUNCTIONS setting  
menu.  
2
3
1 Remaining capacity:  
Displays the remaining SD Memory Card  
capacity.  
2 USED SPACE:  
Displays the amount of SD Memory Card  
capacity used.  
3 FREE SPACE:  
Displays the amount of SD Memory Card  
capacity free.  
CARD FORMAT:  
• Insert card to be formatted into the camera.  
• SD Memory Card will be formatted.  
Touch YES to proceed with formatting.  
CARD STATUS:  
Displays information on the SD Memory  
Card. Touch YES to display.  
Touch EXIT to return to the thumbnail  
screen.  
3
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Confirming clip information  
Adding a SHOT MARK to a clip  
You can confirm and view information related to  
clips.  
Adding a SHOT MARK (M) will make it easier to  
find the clips you are looking for.  
Press the T (+) zoom button (or zoom lever) while  
displaying the thumbnail screen to display clip  
properties.  
Press the T (+) zoom button (or zoom lever)  
to change the thumbnail screen to 1 clip  
display.  
1
Clip information screen  
Touch or to select the clip for which a  
SHOT MARK will be added.  
2
1
Press the USER button to which the  
SHOT MARK function has been allocated.  
(Page 106)  
3
2
3
To remove a SHOT MARK, repeat the above steps.  
• It is not possible to add shot marks to clips  
recorded using a consumer camcorder model.  
1 Clip number  
2 Thumbnail (Thumbnail screen: Page 65)  
3 Clip information  
Displays indicators attached to clip, and  
various other information.  
START TC:  
Time code value at start of  
recording  
START UB:  
User information value at  
start of recording  
DATE/TIME: Date of recording at time at  
start of recording  
TIME ZONE: Displays time zone.  
DURATION: Clip length  
FORMAT:  
Recording format  
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Playing back clips  
• The operation icons disappear after about 3  
seconds without operation. Touch the screen to  
display them again.  
Thumbnail screen  
■Changing the thumbnail screen display  
Press the T (+) and W (-) zoom buttons (or zoom  
lever) while thumbnails are displayed, to change  
the display of the thumbnail screen in the following  
sequence.  
Q.MENU  
W
T
MENU  
VOL  
20 clip display←→9 clip display←→1 clip  
display←→Clip properties display  
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26)  
• The CAMERA lamp lights red.  
1
2
3
Lower the POWER switch.  
• The PB lamp lights green.  
Q.MENU  
W
T
MENU  
VOL  
Touch [Video/photo selection], and select  
videos.  
• The display returns to 9 clip display when you  
turn off the camera or switch modes.  
• You can also perform the same operation with  
the zoom lever.  
Video/photo selection  
• Clips that are displayed in the thumbnail  
screen with a red frame or red number cannot  
be played back due to the playback format  
being incorrect. Change the playback format.  
For details, see “Set playback format”.  
(Page 73)  
• An SD Memory Card on which 1,000 or more  
clips are recorded becomes a dedicated playback  
card, and the clips cannot be deleted. To delete  
a clip, use the dedicated AVCCAM Viewer.  
(Page 119)  
Touch the clip you want to play back.  
• Touch or to display the next (or  
previous) page.  
4
5
Touch the operation icons to operate  
playback.  
Operation icons  
Play/pause  
(
(
)
)
Fast reverse playback (slow reverse  
playback)  
Fast forward playback (slow motion  
playback)  
Stop playback and return to thumbnail  
screen  
Display direct playback bar (Page 7ꢀ)  
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■Adjusting the volume  
■Frame-playback  
Adjust the speaker/headphone volume during  
playback using the zoom buttons.  
You can perform frame-by-frame playback for  
videos.  
1) Pause playback.  
Keep the operation icons displayed.  
ꢀ) Touch and release  
slow playback).  
quickly ( for reverse  
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• Touch  
to return to normal playback.  
• Frames are played back at 0.5 second intervals  
during reverse frame playback.  
Q.MENU  
W
T
MENU  
VOL  
+: Raise the volume  
–: Lower the volume  
• Hold down to continuously advance frame by  
frame until the button is released.  
• Hold down the STILL ADV button on the remote  
control to continuously advance frame by frame.  
Press the PAUSE button to cancel.  
■Fast reverse/forward playback  
Touch  
during playback for fast reverse  
for fast forward playback).  
playback (  
• If you touch these again, the playback speed will  
increase. (The screen display will change from  
SEARCH  
STILL ADV  
SKIP  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
SEARCH  
STILL ADV  
SKI
to  
.)  
• Touch  
to return to normal playback.  
■Skip playback (clip selection)  
(wireless remote control operation only)  
1) Press the PAUSE button during playback to  
pause the clip.  
When the  
button is pressed, the images are  
advanced in the forward direction, and when the  
button is pressed, they are advanced in the  
reverse direction at half-second intervals.  
To return to normal playback, press the PLAY  
button.  
ꢀ) Press the  
control.  
or  
button on the remote  
PAUSE  
STILL ADV  
STILL ADV  
SKIP  
STOP  
SKIP  
MENU  
• The screen will return to the thumbnail display  
when moving beyond the beginning of the first  
clip or the end of the final clip.  
■Slow motion playback  
1) Pause playback.  
Keep the operation icons displayed.  
ꢀ) Touch and hold  
playback).  
(
for reverse slow  
Slow playback will continue for as long as you  
touch the icon.  
• Touch  
to return to normal playback.  
• In reverse slow playback, video is played back  
frame-by-frame (0.5 second interval) at ꢀ/3 the  
speed of normal playback.  
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Playing back clips (continued)  
■Direct playback  
1) Touch  
to display the direct playback bar.  
ꢀ) Touch the direct playback bar.  
Direct playback bar  
• The playback images will skip in a paused state  
to the position that you touch.  
• Playback will begin when you release the  
playback bar.  
• Touch  
to display the operation icons.  
• The direct playback bar will disappear after about  
3 seconds without operation. Touch the screen to  
display it again.  
• The direct playback bar cannot be operated with  
the remote control.  
Video compatibility  
• This camera supports the AVCHD format.  
• This camera can play back the following video  
signal types:  
19ꢀ0×1080/60i, 19ꢀ0×1080/30p, 19ꢀ0×1080/ꢀ4p,  
1440×1080/60i, 1ꢀ80×7ꢀ0/60p, 1ꢀ80×7ꢀ0/30p,  
and 1ꢀ80×7ꢀ0/ꢀ4p.  
• Video recorded with other AVCHD-compatible  
devices may not play back properly on this  
camera. Similarly, video recorded with this  
camera may not play back properly on other  
devices.  
• Audio is only included in normal playback.  
• The display will return to the thumbnail screen  
if playback is left paused for more than 5  
minutes.  
• Thumbnails that appear as cannot be played  
back.  
• Closing the LCD monitor does not turn the  
camera off.  
• During counter display, the time display for  
playback will return to "0h00m00s" at the  
beginning of each clip.  
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Clip playback settings  
Make settings for playback format and method.  
Repeat playback  
Use this setting to repeatedly play back all  
available clips.  
Set playback format  
Set format for playback.  
Press the MENU button.  
Menu operation (Page 95)  
1
Touch [Playback format selection] in the  
thumbnail screen.  
1
Set the REPEAT PLAY item in the PLAY  
SETUP screen to ON.  
2
Touch EXIT to return to the thumbnail  
screen.  
3
When the playback operation is performed, the  
playable clips are played back repeatedly.  
• Repeat playback will continue until playback  
is paused.  
Playback format selection  
• When REPEAT PLAY is set to ON,  
appears on the playback screen.  
• To turn the repeat playback setting off, select  
OFF in step 2.  
Touch the playback format.  
• Available playback formats:  
1080/60i(30P), 1080/ꢀ4P, 7ꢀ0/60P(30P),  
7ꢀ0/ꢀ4P  
2
• Under default settings, the setting for the  
REC FORMAT item in the setting menu  
RECORD SETUP screen will be applied.  
• Clips that cannot be played back will be  
displayed with red numbers or framed in red.  
Resume playback (RESUME PLAY)  
Use this setting to play back from where clip had  
previously been paused.  
Press the MENU button.  
Menu operation (Page 95)  
1
Even if the playback format is changed, the  
format set in the REC FORMAT item on the  
settings menu RECORD SETUP screen will  
be restored when the camera is switched to  
CAMERA mode.  
Set the RESUME PLAY item in the PLAY  
SETUP screen to ON.  
2
Touch EXIT to return to the thumbnail  
screen.  
3
Select a clip for playback.  
4
If playback has previously been paused, the  
resume playback indicator will be displayed on  
the clip thumbnail, and the remainder of the clip  
will be played next time the clip is selected for  
playback.  
• To turn the resume playback setting off,  
select OFF in step 2.  
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Playing back photos  
Thumbnail screen  
Touch the operation icons to operate  
playback.  
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Q.MENU  
W
T
MENU  
VOL  
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26)  
• The CAMERA lamp lights red.  
1
2
3
Operation icons  
Start/pause slideshow playback  
Play back previous photo  
Lower the POWER switch.  
• The PB lamp lights green.  
Play back next photo  
Touch [Video/photo selection], and select  
photos.  
Stop playback and return to thumbnail screen  
Video/photo selection  
• The operation icons disappear after about 3  
seconds without operation. Touch the screen to  
display it again.  
■Changing the thumbnail screen display  
Press the T (+) and W (-) zoom buttons (or zoom  
lever) while thumbnails are displayed, to change  
the display of the thumbnail screen in the following  
sequence.  
Touch the clip you want to play back.  
• The selected photo appears in full-screen  
display, and operation icons appear  
automatically.  
20 photo display←→9 photo display←→1 photo  
display  
4
• Touch or to display the next (or  
previous) page.  
Q.MENU  
W
T
MENU  
VOL  
• The display returns to 9 photo display when you  
turn off the camera or switch modes.  
• You can also perform the same operation with  
the zoom lever.  
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■Changing slideshow settings in PB mode  
Playback by date  
1) Touch [Slideshow].  
This function selects only photos shot on a  
specified date for playback.  
Touch [Select date].  
1
Select date  
Slideshow  
ꢀ) Touch an interval duration.  
• SHORT:  
• NORMAL: Approx. 5 seconds  
• LONG: Approx. 15 seconds  
Approx. 1 second  
3) Touch a background music selection.  
• Use the zoom buttons to adjust the volume for  
music during slideshow playback or music check.  
• To check the music, touch START.  
• To check another music selection, touch it on the  
LCD monitor.  
Touch the date on which the photos for  
playback were shot.  
Thumbnails for only the photos shot on that  
date appear.  
2
Touch the photo with which to start  
playback.  
3
• Touch STOP to stop music playback.  
4) Touch ENTER.  
• The display returns to full-screen playback when  
you turn off the camera or switch modes, and  
then switch to photo playback again.  
• If the number of photos shot on the same date  
exceeds 999, the photos will be displayed  
separately.  
• Thumbnails that appear as cannot be played  
back.  
Photo compatibility  
• This camera complies with DCF (Design rule for  
Camera File system) specifications established  
by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information  
Technology Industries Association).  
• This camera can play back JPEG-format photo  
files. (Playback is not guaranteed for all JPEG  
files.)  
• Photos recorded/created with other devices may  
not play back properly on this camera. Similarly,  
photos recorded with this camera may not play  
back properly on other devices.  
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Useful playback functions  
Adjust volume (remote control)  
Checking the date and time  
Adjust the audio output of the built-in  
speaker and headphones during playback.  
Press the ZOOM/VOL buttons.  
Press the DATE/TIME button on the remote  
control to show the date and time of shooting on  
the viewfinder and the LCD monitor. The display  
changes as follows each time you press the button.  
1
DATE/  
ZOOM  
TIME  
Time  
START/  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
EXT  
VOL  
STOP  
DISPLAY  
Date  
DATE/  
TIME  
ZOOM  
Time and Date  
No display  
VOL  
Viewing images on a television  
You can view the images on a television if  
you connect the unit to a TV set using an AV  
cable (included), HDMI cable (not included) or  
component video cable (included).  
Connect the camera-recorder to the TV set.  
(Page 84)  
1
Start playback.  
2
• To show the information that appears on the  
viewfinder and LCD on a television, press  
the EXT. DISPLAY button on the remote  
control.  
Press the EXT. DISPLAY button again to  
clear the display.  
START/  
STOP  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
EXT  
DISPLAY  
DATE
TIME  
ZOOM  
VOL  
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Deleting clips/photos (videos and photos)  
• Clips and photos that are deleted cannot be  
restored. Be sure to check carefully before  
deleting them.  
Selecting clips or photos to delete  
Press the  
thumbnail screen is displayed.  
button while the clip or photo  
1
2
Touch SELECT.  
Q.MENU  
W
T
MENU  
VOL  
Touch the clips or photos to delete.  
• Touched clips and photos will be selected,  
3
To delete while viewing recorded data  
Press the  
button while playing back the clip  
and the  
icon will appear. To cancel a  
or video to delete.  
• Touch YES when the confirmation message  
appears.  
selection, touch the clip or photo again.  
• You can select up to 99 clips or 99 photos.  
• Clips and photos that are protected will not  
be deleted.  
Deleting multiple clips or photos  
simultaneously  
Touch DELETE, or press the  
• Touch YES when the confirmation message  
appears.  
• Touch CANCEL to cancel deletion  
procedures in progress.  
button.  
4
5
Press the  
button while the clip or photo  
1
2
thumbnail screen is displayed.  
Press the MENU button when deletion is  
finished.  
Touch ALL CLIPS.  
• You can also perform deletion using menu  
operations.  
For clips:  
Touch the DELETE item in the setting menu  
OPERATION screen.  
For photos:  
Touch the DELETE item in the setting menu  
PICT. SETUP screen.  
• When you select ALL CLIPS or ALL  
SCENES, all clips or photos stored on the  
SD Memory Card will be deleted. Touch YES  
when the confirmation message appears.  
(During playback by date, only the clips and  
photos recorded on the selected date will be  
deleted.)  
• Touch CANCEL to cancel deletion  
procedures in progress.  
• Clips and photos that are protected will not  
be deleted.  
•
Thumbnails that appear as cannot be deleted.  
• The deletion procedure may take longer when  
deleting large numbers of clips or photos.  
• Be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged  
or use the AC adapter when deleting data.  
• When using this camera to delete clips or  
DCF-compliant photos shot with other devices,  
all related data may also be deleted.  
• When deleting photos that were shot with  
other devices and stored on an SD Memory  
Card, even files that cannot be played back on  
this camera (non-JPEG files) may be deleted.  
• When you select ALL CLIPS or ALL SCENES,  
all clips or photos stored on the SD Memory  
Card will be deleted.  
Press the MENU button when deletion is  
finished.  
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Setting protection (videos and photos)  
You can set protection for clips and photos to  
prevent accidental deletion. (Even protected data  
Protecting photos  
Press the MENU button while the photo  
thumbnail screen is displayed.  
will be deleted if you format the memory.)  
1
2
Protecting clips  
Touch YES for the SCENE PROTECT item in  
the setting menu PICT. SETUP screen.  
Press the MENU button while the clip  
thumbnail screen is displayed.  
1
Touch YES for the CLIP PROTECT item in  
the setting menu OPERATION screen.  
2
Touch the photos to protect.  
3
•
appears for touched scenes. Touch again  
to release protection.  
• Touch RETURN or press the MENU button  
when protection settings are finished.  
Touch the clips to protect.  
3
•
appears for touched clips. Touch again to  
release protection.  
• Executing a format of the memory will delete  
photos even if they are protected.  
• Touch RETURN or press the MENU button  
when protection settings are finished.  
• Executing a format of the memory will delete  
clips even if they are protected.  
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DPOF settings (photos)  
Information (DPOF data) such as which photos  
to print and the number of copies to print can be  
written to the SD Memory Card.  
■Canceling all DPOF settings  
Touch CANCEL ALL for the DPOF SET item in the  
setting menu PICT. SETUP screen.  
• Touch YES when the confirmation message  
appears.  
Press the MENU button while the photo  
1
thumbnail screen is displayed.  
■What is DPOF?  
Touch SET for the DPOF SET item in the  
setting menu PICT. SETUP screen.  
2
DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format.  
DPOF allows you to write print information onto  
the memory card for use on a DPOF-compatible  
system.  
• You cannot specify date printing with DPOF  
settings.  
Touch the photo to set the number of copies  
to print.  
3
• You can set the number to between 0 and  
999 copies. (You can print the specified  
number of copies on DPOF-compatible  
printers.)  
• To cancel the setting, set the number to 0.  
Touch ENTER.  
4
• Configure DPOF settings for other photos.  
• Press the MENU button when DPOF settings  
are finished.  
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Printing photos on a printer (PictBridge)  
• A PictBridge-compatible printer is necessary.  
(Refer to the operating instructions for the  
printer.)  
Select the print size.  
STANDARD : Standard size set for the printer  
4X5 INCH : 4X5 inch size  
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5X7 INCH : 5X7 inch size  
4X6 INCH : 4X6 inch size (postcard)  
ヮリヤ  
ヶヴャビハパ  
A4  
: A4 size  
• You cannot select print sizes that are not  
supported by the printer.  
ヮリヤ  
ヶヴャビハパ  
USB connection cable (optional)  
Select the layout.  
STANDARD : Standard layout set for the printer  
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Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 26)  
1
2
: Prints without frames  
: Prints with frames  
• You cannot select layouts that are not  
supported by the printer.  
Connect the camera to the printer.  
The USB function select screen appears.  
• Connect the camera to the printer directly,  
and do not use a USB hub.  
• Use the AC adapter to eliminate battery  
concerns.  
Touch  
.
11  
12  
Touch [Printer] to print.  
Printer  
Touch [PRINTER].  
3
• Touch the start button when the confirmation  
message appears.  
• To cancel printing, touch CANCEL. A  
confirmation message appears.  
YES:  
Touch the photo to print.  
4
5
Touch or to set the number of copies to  
print.  
• You can set up to 9 copies to print.  
• To cancel the setting, set the number to 0.  
• You can set up to 999 different photos to  
print.  
Clear print settings, and return to step 4.  
NO:  
Keep print settings, and return to step 4.  
• PictBridge will close when you disconnect  
the USB connection cable (optional) after  
printing finishes.  
Touch ENTER.  
Touch [Tool].  
6
7
Tool  
Select whether to print the date.  
• This is only available for printers that support  
date printing.  
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• To prevent printing errors, do not do the  
following while printing is in progress.  
� Disconnect the USB connection cable  
� Open the card cover and remove the SD  
Memory Card  
� Change modes  
� Turn the power off  
• When you print photos recorded with this  
camera in 16:9 aspect ratio, the edges may  
be cut off.  
If the printer supports functions such as  
trimming and printing without frames, try  
clearing these settings before printing. (Refer  
to the operating instructions for the printer.)  
• When the camera is connected to a printer,  
DPOF printing is disabled.  
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Connecting external units  
Headphones  
QU  
ICK  
ST  
AR  
T
CAM  
PB  
ERA  
PHO  
TO  
PO  
WE  
R
C
AM  
R
M  
O
TE  
3.5-mm stereo mini jack  
• Sound is no longer heard from the speaker when the headphones (optional) are connected.  
External microphone (Stereo mini jack compatible)  
Stereo microphone from  
other manufacturers  
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ヶ
リ
ヤ
レ
チ
ヴ
ヵ
モ
ン
ヵ
ヤモヮ  
ユンモ  
ヱャ  
ヱラ  
ヰヵ  
ヰ
ヱ
ヰ
ヸ
ユ
ン
ヮリヤ  
ヶヴャビハパ  
External microphone (XLR Microphone Adapter (optional) compatible)  
Super-directional Electret Microphone  
AG-MC200G (optional)  
XLR Microphone Adapter  
AG-MYA30G (optional)  
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レ
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ヴ
ヵ
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ン
ヵ
ヤモヮ  
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ヱラヰ  
ヵヰ  
ヱ
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ン
• When an external microphone is connected to both the stereo mini jack and the XLR Microphone  
Adapter, the XLR Microphone Adapter is given priority.  
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Computer (non-linear editing/file transfer)  
USB connection cable  
(optional)  
Computer  
ヮリヤ  
Mini-B  
ヶヴャビハパ  
ヮリヤ  
ヶヴャビハパ  
Ferrite core (included)  
• For details on the computer’s conditions and other factors, see page 85.  
• When connecting the camera with a PC using a USB connection cable,  
attach the two ferrite cores (included) to the USB connection cable, one at a  
position about 5 cm from the PC terminal and the other at a position about  
5 cm from the camera terminal. After attaching the cable as shown in the  
diagram on the right, close the terminal so that it clicks and locks into place.  
• Always take sufficient care when handling the ferrite core, as it can be easily damaged when dropped or  
subjected to other impact.  
• Please use a USB connection cable that is shielded and no more than 3 meters long.  
Video deck (Dubbing)  
Video and audio output will be limited to that from the camera.  
A/V OUT  
VCR  
Connect these cables  
to the terminals on the  
video deck.  
AV cable (included)  
■When outputting video and audio signals from the camera to an external device, connect to the  
input terminals of the external device.  
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Connecting external units (continued)  
TV/Monitor  
Only the output signals from the camera are shown.  
TV/Monitor  
Ferrite core  
(included)  
HDMI cable  
(optional)  
MIC  
USB2.0  
A/V OUT  
Connect these  
cables to the  
terminals on  
the television.  
COMPONENT  
OUT  
Component video cable  
(included)  
Ferrite core  
(included)  
AV cable (included)  
■When outputting video and audio signals from the camera to an external device, connect to the  
input terminals of the external device.  
• When connecting the camera with a TV/monitor using an HDMI cable,  
attach the two ferrite cores (included) to the HDMI cable, one at a position  
about 5 cm from the TV/monitor terminal and the other at a position about  
5 cm from the camera terminal. After attaching the cable as shown in the  
diagram on the right, close the terminal so that it clicks and locks into place.  
• If the ferrite core moves along the cable and cannot be fixed in place,  
please attach cable ties to either side of the ferrite core to ensure that it  
remains fixed.  
Adjust the length of the ties by cutting with scissors, etc.  
• Always take sufficient care when handling the ferrite core, as it can be easily damaged when dropped or  
subjected to other impact.  
• It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.  
• HDMI output will take priority if both HDMI cable and VIDEO OUT cable are connected at the same time.  
Simultaneous output is not possible.  
• This product is not compatible with VIERA Link.  
• When connecting the camera to another device using the component video cable, if the terminal on the  
device to which it is to be connected is a BNC type, use the pin-BNC conversion plug provided.  
■Output by HDMI output, COMPONENT OUT, and A/V OUT  
When an HDMI cable is connected simultaneously with a COMPONENT cable or an AV cable, priority for  
output is given in the order HDMI > COMPONENT OUT > A/V OUT. (Simultaneous output is not possible.)  
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Nonlinear editing  
Non-linear editing of video data on SD Memory  
Cards can be performed by connecting the camera  
via the USB connection cable to a computer for  
editing. (As for connection, refer to page 83)  
Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC  
adapter.  
Perform non-linear editing on the computer.  
The contents of the SD Memory Card will  
appear as a removable disk icon within My  
Computer or the desktop on the computer  
screen. (Page 119)  
4
(Example) Windows  
The following conditions are necessary for USB  
connection.  
Removable disk (E:)  
• PC with Windows ꢀ000, Windows XP, or  
Windows Vista; Macintosh with Intel CPU (Intel  
Mac)  
(Example) Macintosh  
• USB ꢀ.0 (High Speed, Mass Storage Class)  
compatibility (not compatible with USB 1.1)  
• Only connect to one computer at a time.  
• Camera cannot be operated if a hub or other  
device is connected between the camera and  
computer.  
NO NAME  
• When copying files from the camera to a  
computer, be careful to ensure that files are  
not accidentally overwritten.  
• For more details, please refer to your  
computer editing software’s operating  
instructions.  
• When changing cards, always ensure that  
the access lamp is not flashing and that the  
card is not currently being accessed.  
• You cannot operate the camera when it is  
connected to a computer.  
Insert the SD Memory Card, and move the  
POWER switch to ON.  
1
Connect the camera to the computer with  
2
the USB connection cable.  
Turn the computer’s power on before  
connecting.  
• Always perform “safe hardware removal”  
when disconnecting the cable.  
• The data on the SD Memory Card cannot be  
accessed when the SD Memory Card slot  
cover is open.  
Turn the camera’s power off.  
5
Touch PC.  
3
• If the camera cannot be correctly recognized  
by the computer, this may be able to be  
remedied by one of the following methods.  
� Turn the power of the camera and the  
computer off and back on again.  
� Remove the SD Memory Card from the  
camera and reinsert it.  
� Connect to a different USB terminal on the  
computer.  
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Screen displays  
Regular displays  
For details on 42 information display, 43 mode check information display, and 44 safety zone, see  
page 90.  
CAMERA mode/PHOTO mode  
1
2
3 4 5  
6
7
8
9
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0  
1h23m  
10  
AF  
R11h11m  
META  
A
11  
D5X  
2
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
PH  
ATW  
1080  
%
99  
15dB  
24P  
1/1000  
ALC  
M A R K  
O F F  
19  
20  
21  
R
30  
31  
D E C 3 1 2 0 0 9 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 9 M F 2 3  
C
H1  
F
STD  
C
F 5 . 6  
Z 1 0  
H2  
32  
33  
34 35  
36  
PB mode  
1
37  
3
5
7
999  
38  
9
T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 : 0 0  
1h23m  
No. 123  
39  
100-0001  
PH  
13  
14  
15  
1080  
24P  
40  
D E C 3 1 2 0 0 9 2 3 : 5 9 : 5 9  
C
H1  
C
H2  
33  
34  
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During self-portrait recording  
5
4
7
28  
41  
∗1  
1
Time code display  
3
Recording function display  
PRE-REC  
Each time you press the COUNTER button, the  
display switches over to the following data (or  
no indication).  
COUNTER:  
Counter value  
:
Displayed when PREREC MODE is set  
to ON. (Page 46)  
Displayed when INTERVAL REC is  
enabled. (Page 48)  
Displayed when REPEAT PLAY is set to  
ON. (Page 73)  
:
:
CLIP:  
Counter value for each recorded clip  
Displayed when the REC COUNTER item in  
the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen  
is set to CLIP.  
During playback, the time code display  
automatically changes to CLIP and counts  
each clip from 0:00:00.  
4
5
Shutter chance display (Page 61)  
Operation status display  
:
:
:
Recording  
●
(Green) Recording standby  
Playback or REC CHECK in  
progress  
:
(White) Playback paused  
): Frame-by-frame playback  
(Frame-by-frame reverse  
playback)  
TC:  
(
Time code value.  
When the time code value could not be read  
correctly from the SD Memory Card, [TC∗] is  
displayed.  
(
): Fast forward/fast playback  
(Rewind/fast reverse playback)  
UB:  
Self-portrait recording display  
No display: Cannot record (no card, etc.)  
User information  
When user information could not be read  
correctly from the SD Memory Card, [UB∗] is  
displayed.  
:
Recording in progress, transitioning to  
recording standby mode  
(Green) Recording standby mode  
●
:
2
AUTO/MANUAL switch operation display  
This display appears when AUTO/MANUAL  
switch is switched to AUTO.  
:Warning display  
6
Touch auto focus display  
Displayed when touch auto focus is set to ON  
in the Function Navi.  
A
A
: Auto shooting  
: Auto face detection shooting  
ON  
∗
1 Will not be output to external devices.  
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Screen displays (continued)  
7
Remaining battery capacity display  
When using Panasonic-manufactured batteries  
compatible with this product, the remaining  
battery capacity is displayed (“m” indicates  
minutes).  
9
Media information display  
Displays basic information about inserted SD  
Memory Card.  
:
(White) Playback possible  
(Green) Recognizing card  
No card inserted  
Time remaining will be displayed after a brief  
pause.  
:
10 Metadata mark  
• The battery display will change  
Displayed when the META DATA REC item in  
the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen is  
set to ON. (Page 57)  
→
→
→
→
as battery capacity decreases.  
will be  
displayed in red when less than 3 minutes  
11 Quality display  
are remaining, and  
battery is empty.  
will flash when the  
Displays the image quality during PHOTO mode.  
12 Self-timer display  
•
Remaining battery capacity may not be  
displayed correctly when using in high or  
low temperatures, or when the battery has  
not been used for a long period of time.  
To ensure that remaining battery capacity  
is displayed correctly, use the battery  
Displayed when the SELF TIMER item in the  
setting menu PICTURE screen is set.  
13 Recording pixel display  
Displays the recording pixels during PHOTO mode.  
14 Recording format display (Page 102)  
completely from a fully-charged state, and  
charge the battery again. (Remaining battery  
capacity may still not be displayed correctly if  
the battery has been used for long periods in  
high or low temperatures, or if the battery has  
been recharged a large number of times.)  
• The remaining battery capacity display is  
a guideline and may change according to  
usage conditions.  
The remaining battery capacity display will  
momentarily disappear when switching  
between modes, when conducting REC  
CHECK operations or when changing the LCD  
brightness since the capacity is recalculated at  
these times.  
15 Frame rate display  
Displays recording frame rate.  
Not displayed when set to 1080/60i.  
∗2  
16 Marker luminance display  
When markers are displayed, the brightness  
level around the center of the screen is  
indicated as 0% to 99%. “99%↑” appears if the  
percentage is over 99.  
Marker display:  
During shooting, pressing the ZEBRA button  
once or twice will display the marker.  
•
17 Shutter speed display  
The shutter speed is displayed here.  
18 Microphone level automatic control display  
Appears when in the setup menus, RECORD  
SETUP screen, MIC ALC, you have selected  
“ON”.  
• Not displayed when using AC adapter.  
8
Media capacity display  
CAMERA mode:  
19 Wind noise reduction display  
Displayed when the WIND CUT item in the  
setting menu RECORD SETUP screen is set  
to ON.  
Displays the remaining recording time for the  
frame rate set with the REC FORMAT item in  
the setting menu RECORD SETUP screen.  
PHOTO mode:  
∗1  
Displays the number of photos that can  
recorded under the current quality setting  
for the QUALITY item in the setting menu  
PICTURE screen.  
20 Focus bar display  
Displayed when the FOCUS ASSIST SW item  
in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen  
is set to BAR.  
21 Function key display (Page 97)  
∗
∗
1 Will not be output to external devices.  
ꢀ Will not be displayed when the face detection function is set to ON in the auto mode, unless FACE  
FRAMING is set to OFF.  
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∗1  
22 Face detection frame display  
Displayed when the FACE FRAMING item in  
the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen is  
set to PRIMARY or ALL, and FACE DETECT  
ON is enabled.  
30 Focus control information display  
Displays the focus control information with 99 - 00.  
In the auto focus mode, AF appears. In the manual  
focus mode, MF appears. When the focus control is  
set to a macro range, the black and white of AF or  
MF are displayed in reverse.  
23 Optical Image Stabilizer  
display  
95 (Focal distance: infinity)  
Displayed when Optical Image Stabilizer is ON.  
:
24 Digital zoom ratio display  
Displays digital zoom ratio.  
D ꢀX: ꢀ x zoom  
00 (Focal distance: approx. 5 cm)  
Depending on the zoom position, the macro  
range may not be enabled.  
D 5X: 5 x zoom  
Also, depending on the zoom position, the  
lower limit value of macro range may be  
different. Displayed when the LENS STATUS  
item in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP  
screen is set to ON.  
• When using a macro range for the focus  
control, zooming may cause the image to  
become unfocused.  
D 10X: 10 x zoom  
25 AWB information display  
Displays the information of white balance.  
ATW:  
LOCK:  
P3.ꢀK/P5.6K:  
Ach/Bch:  
When ATW is set  
When ATW is locked  
In the case of preset  
In the case of A/B  
26 Gain display  
∗1  
31 Zoom position display  
Displays the gain value of the image amplifier  
configured. (During the auto mode, AGC is  
displayed.)  
Displayed when the LENS STATUS item in the  
setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen is set  
to ON.  
The zoom poison is displayed with Z00  
(maximum wide-angle) - Z99 (maximum zoom).  
Displayed when the LENS STATUS item in the  
setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen is set  
to ON.  
32 Timestamp display (Page 49)  
27 Histogram display  
∗1  
33 Audio level meter display  
Displayed in PHOTO mode when the  
HISTOGRAM item in the setting menu  
SW&DISP SETUP screen is set to ON.  
34 Date and time display  
Month:  
JAN (January), FEB (February), MAR (March),  
APR (April), MAY (May), JUN (June),  
JUL (July), AUG (August), SEP (September),  
OCT (October), NOV (November),  
DEC (December)  
28 Focus frame display (Page 61)  
29 Shot mark recording display  
(SHOT MARK)  
Displayed when you press a USER button  
to which the SHOT MARK function has been  
assigned.  
Day of the month  
INVALID will be displayed if an index or shot  
mark cannot be attached.  
Year:  
2001 - 2039  
Hours  
Minutes  
Seconds  
mmm dd yyyy hh:mm:ss  
• When the timestamp function is ON, the  
month display is switched from numbers to  
words.  
∗
1 Will not be output to external devices.  
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∗2  
35 Auto iris control display  
44 Safety zone  
STD: Standard auto-iris control  
The range of the zone is indicated by the  
SAFETY ZONE item (Page 107) on the  
SW&DISP SETUP screen.  
:
:
Auto iris control for spotlight  
Auto iris control for backlight  
compensation  
4:3  
This indicates the position which is  
cropped to 4:3.  
36 Iris display  
Displays F value.  
37 DPOF display (Page 79)  
38 Clip number display (Page 65)  
39 Photo folder/filename display (Page 66)  
90% This indicates the range (90%) in which  
signals can be displayed by an ordinary  
homeuse TV set.  
40 Monitor audio level meter  
Displayed during headphone volume  
adjustment and speaker volume adjustment.  
41 Warning display  
Displayed when a warning message appears  
during self-portrait recording.  
Will not be displayed in the LCD monitor or  
viewfinder for touch focus operations when the  
FOCUS ASSIST SW item on the setting menu  
SW&DISP SETUP screen is set to EXPANDED,  
or when the face detection function is enabled  
and the face detection frames are displayed.  
42 Information display  
Following information is displayed depending  
on the situation.  
• Performance of the auto white balance or the  
auto black balance  
• Warning  
• The AWB error message (AWB NG) is  
displayed.  
43 Mode check information display  
Displayed when the DISP/MODE CHK button  
is held down.  
∗
ꢀ Will not be displayed when the face detection function is set to ON in the auto mode, unless FACE  
FRAMING is set to OFF.  
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Main warning displays  
The main warning displays appearing on the LCD monitor or viewfinder are listed below. If a warning  
display is not listed, check carefully the message displayed.  
■A  
CARD FULL.  
ALL DATA WILL BE DELETED.  
FORMAT THE CARD NOW?  
Do you wish to format the SD Memory Card  
now? Yes/No  
The card is full.  
CARD LOCKED.  
Unlock the card.  
CHECK CARD.  
Please check the card.  
■C  
CANNOT BE USED DUE TO  
CONTROL DATA ERROR  
HAS BEEN DETECTED.  
An error has been detected in the control  
information.  
INCOMPATIBLE DATA.  
No use is possible because the standard for the  
data is different.  
CANNOT DELETE WITH THIS BUTTON  
Clip cannot be deleted.  
■D  
CANNOT DELETE.  
DISCONNECT USB CABLE.  
The camera cannot be operated while connected  
via USB cable.  
Clip cannot be deleted.  
CANNOT PLAY WITH THIS BUTTON  
No playback is possible.  
DISCONNECT USB CABLE.  
When switching from one mode to another,  
disconnect the USB connection cable.  
CANNOT PLAY.  
No playback is possible.  
CANNOT RECORD PH MODE AND  
HA MODE INTO THIS CARD.  
This card cannot be recorded to in PH mode or  
HA mode.  
■I  
INCOMPATIBLE CARD.  
PLEASE CHECK CARD.  
CANNOT SET PRE-REC,  
CARD CAPACITY TOO LOW.  
PRE-REC cannot be set as the remaining card  
capacity is low.  
Recording may not be successful with this card.  
Please check the card.  
■N  
CANNOT SET  
NO CARD  
No card is inserted.  
THE NUMBER OF INDEXES HAS  
EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM LIMIT.  
No further indexes can be set because the  
number of indexes will exceed the maximum  
limit.  
NOW ACCESSING.  
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE  
CARD.  
Card is currently being accessed. Please do not  
remove the card.  
CARD DOOR OPENED.  
Close the card door.  
CARD ERROR.  
PLEASE REFORMAT.  
Formatting has failed. The card needs to be  
reformatted.  
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■R  
■U  
REC STOPPED.  
UNABLE TO FORMAT.  
NOW WRITING.  
The card cannot be formatted.  
Video recording has been stopped. Data is now  
being written to the card.  
Error displays  
REPAIR CLIP?  
Do you wish to repair clips now?  
The following messages are displayed when  
an error has occurred in the camera or the SD  
Memory Card. If the problem is not solved by  
switching the power off and back on again,  
either change the card in accordance with the  
instructions displayed, or consult the place of  
purchase.  
■S  
SET DATE AND TIME  
Set the date and time.  
■T  
■E  
THE CLIP ARE PROTECTED.  
PLEASE REMOVE THE PROTECTION.  
The clip is protected. Please cancel the  
protection.  
ERROR OCCURRED.  
RECORDING IS STOPPED.  
Displayed when an error has occurred during  
recording. Start the recording again. If the  
message appears again, please consult the  
place of purchase.  
THE RECORDING IS STOPPED  
(OVER THE LIMITATION)  
Recording will stop. (Continuous recording for 1ꢀ  
hours)  
• Please switch the power off if the message  
continues to appear.  
• Please try inserting a different card if the  
message appears again after restarting  
recording.  
THE TC MODE IS CHANGED  
TO "NDF"  
NDF is selected as the TC MODE setting.  
■P  
THIS BATTERY CANNOT  
BE USED.  
POWER TURNED OFF DUE TO FAN  
STOPPING.  
This battery cannot be used.  
Displayed when an error has occurred with the  
fan. The power then turns off.  
Wait a few minutes, and then try turning the  
power on again.  
THIS CARD CANNOT  
RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.  
The card cannot be used for video recording.  
THUMBNAIL DATA ERROR  
IS DETECTED.  
■S  
An error has been detected in the thumbnail  
information.  
SYSTEM ERROR  
TURN POWER OFF  
Displayed when an error has occurred in the  
system. Switch the power off and back on again.  
• If this error is displayed when accessing the  
SD Memory Card, such as when deleting a  
clip, the SD Memory Card may be damaged.  
Please replace it with a new SD Memory  
Card.  
• If this error is displayed when repairing the  
SD Memory Card, please use the AVCCAM  
Restorer content repair software (Page 37).  
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Setting the DISPLAY items  
Display the following items on the viewfinder and LCD monitor by pressing the DISP/MODE CHK button or  
by configuring OTHER DISPLAY of the SW&DISP SETUP screen of the setup menus. (Page 98)  
: Displayed  
x : Not displayed  
—: Displayed depending on other settings  
OTHER  
DISPLAY  
settings  
MODE CHK  
(Hold down  
DISP/MODE CHK  
button)  
CAMERA PHOTO  
Displays  
DISPLAY  
mode  
mode  
ON  
OFF  
∗1  
∗1  
∗1  
1
ꢀ
Time code display  
x
—
—
—
AUTO/MANUAL switch operation  
display  
x
3
4
5
6
7
Recording function display  
Shutter chance display  
Operation status display  
Touch auto focus display  
—
—
—
x
—
—
—
x
∗2  
x
x
—
—
Remaining battery capacity  
display  
∗2  
∗2  
—
∗2  
∗2  
8
9
Media capacity display  
—
—
—
—
∗2  
∗2  
Media information display  
10 Metadata mark  
x
11 Quality display  
x
x
x
x
∗2  
1ꢀ Self-timer display  
—
—
13 Recording pixel display  
14 Recording format display  
15 Frame rate display  
x
x
x
x
x
∗1  
∗1  
∗1  
16 Marker luminance display  
17 Shutter speed display  
18 Mic level automatic control display  
19 Wind noise reduction display  
ꢀ0 Focus bar display  
x
—
—
—
—
—
∗3  
∗3  
x
x
x
x
∗1  
∗1  
∗1  
∗4  
∗2  
∗3  
∗1  
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
∗4  
∗4  
∗4  
∗2  
∗3  
ꢀ1 Function key display  
—
—
ꢀꢀ Face detection frame display  
ꢀ3 Optical Image Stabilizer display  
ꢀ4 Digital zoom ratio display  
ꢀ5 AWB information display  
ꢀ6 Gain display  
x
x
x
x
∗3  
∗3  
—
—
—
—
∗2  
∗2  
∗2  
∗2  
ꢀ7 Histogram display  
x
x
—
—
ꢀ8 Focus frame display  
—
—
∗1  
∗1  
∗1  
∗3  
∗3  
∗2  
∗2  
∗1  
∗3  
∗3  
∗2  
∗2  
ꢀ9 Shot mark recording display  
30 Focus control information display  
31 Zoom position display  
3ꢀ Timestamp display  
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
∗2  
∗2  
x
x
—
—
33 Audio level meter display  
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∗2  
∗3  
∗3  
∗2  
∗3  
∗3  
34 Date and time display  
35 Auto iris control display  
36 Iris display  
—
—
—
—
—
—
37 DPOF display  
x
x
—
—
∗2  
∗2  
∗1  
∗5  
∗5  
∗2  
∗2  
∗1  
∗5  
∗5  
38 Clip number display  
39 Photo folder/filename display  
40 Monitor audio level meter  
41 Warning display  
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
∗1  
∗1  
—
—
—
—
—
—
∗5  
∗5  
∗5  
∗5  
4ꢀ Information display  
43 Mode check information display  
—
—
—
∗1  
∗2  
∗3  
∗4  
∗5  
Toggle display with the buttons.  
Toggle display with menu item settings other than those listed above.  
Displayed when the LENS STATUS item in the setting menu SW&DISP SETUP screen is set to ON.  
Toggle display by touching the LCD panel.  
Displayed during warnings.  
The item in in the MODE CHECK space appears when you press and hold the DISP/MODE CHK  
button.  
The item in in the DISPLAY space disappears when you press the DISP/MODE CHK button.  
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Using the setup menus  
Use the setup menus to change the settings to  
suit the scenes you are shooting or what you are  
recording.  
Touch the item you want to set.  
3
4
Q.MENU  
W
T
MENU  
VOL  
• To return to a previous screen, touch  
.
Touch the setting option.  
• To change numerical values, touch or to  
change the values.  
• To return to a previous screen, touch  
.
Repeat steps 3 – 4 to set any other items.  
To complete settings, touch EXIT or press the  
MENU button.  
5
6
Using the menus  
• The menu items indicated in the gray  
characters cannot be changed its settings.  
Repeat steps 2 – 4 to set any other  
functions.  
To complete settings, touch EXIT or press the  
MENU button.  
When the unit is in other than playback or  
1
recording mode, press the MENU button.  
The following is displayed on the viewfinder and  
LCD monitor.  
Touch the function you want to set.  
2
• To switch pages, touch or  
.
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Using the setup menus (continued)  
Using Quick Menu and Function Navi  
Certain items can be set quickly using Quick Menu and Function Navi.  
■Quick Menu  
Touch the items to set them.  
3
You can set the following items in Quick Menu.  
• The items that appear may vary depending  
on the mode and settings.  
Press the Q.MENU button.  
1
2
Touch the item.  
Icon  
Item  
Display  
mode  
Page  
REC FORMAT  
CAMERA  
Page 10ꢀ  
PH 1080  
PH 1080  
30P  
PH 720  
30P  
PH 720  
24P  
1080  
HG
60i  
PH 1080  
24P  
PH 720  
60P  
1080  
HA
60i  
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
60i  
1080  
HE
60i  
PICTURE SIZE  
PREREC MODE  
PHOTO  
Page 104  
Page 10ꢀ  
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
CAMERA  
PRE-ORENC  
OFF  
PRE-REC  
GUIDE LINES  
MIC LEVEL SEL  
HISTOGRAM  
PHOTO  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
Page 107  
Page 103  
Page 107  
,
,
,
OFF  
FIX , MNL  
ON  
OFF  
,
,
LCD BACKLIGHT  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
Page 108  
Page 106  
0
-1  
+2  
+1  
,
,
A
AOFF  
AUTO SW  
(FACE DETECT)  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
,
ON  
Touch EXIT or press the Q.MENU button to  
close Quick Menu.  
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■Function Navi  
Initializing the menu settings  
Touch the LCD monitor.  
1
2
3
You can return the setting values for each item  
to their factory default settings with the MENU  
INIT item in the setting menu OTHER FUNCTION  
screen.  
Touch  
.
Touch the item.  
To initialize menu settings, set this item to YES.  
Setting values for the following items are not  
initialized.  
• Time code values  
• CLOCK SET  
• OPERATION TIME  
• To change numerical values, touch or to  
select the values.  
You can set the following items in Function Navi.  
• The items that appear may vary depending on  
the mode and settings.  
Icon  
Item  
Display  
mode  
Page  
Touch auto focus CAMERA Page 44  
AF  
Ach  
SHTR  
Bch WHITE  
CAMERA Page 4ꢀ  
PHOTO  
,
BALANCE  
SHUTTER  
SPEED  
CAMERA Page 50  
PHOTO  
SYNC  
SYNCRO SCAN  
MIC LEVEL  
CAMERA Page 5ꢀ  
CAMERA Page 53  
CAMERA Page 47  
Headphone  
volume  
SELF TIMER  
I.EXPOSURE  
PHOTO  
PHOTO  
Page 104  
Page 101  
Page 101  
SKIN TONE DTL PHOTO  
Touch the item when it have been set.  
4
5
Touch  
.
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Setup menu structure  
CAMERA mode menu  
PHOTO mode menu  
Video recording menu  
Photo recording menu  
CAMERA SETUP  
(Page 101)  
SCENE FILE  
(Page 100)  
FILE SELECT  
LOAD/SAVE/INIT  
DETAIL LEVEL  
V DETAIL LEVEL  
DETAIL CORING  
CHROMA LEVEL  
CHROMA PHASE  
COLOR TEMP  
MASTER PED  
A.IRIS LEVEL  
DRS  
I.EXPOSURE  
DETAIL LEVEL  
CHROMA LEVEL  
A.IRIS LEVEL  
SKIN TONE DTL  
PICTURE SIZE  
QUALITY  
PICTURE  
(Page 104)  
ASPECT RATIO  
SELF TIMER  
SHTR SOUND  
IRIS DIAL  
SW&DISP SETUP  
(Page 106)  
GAMMA  
USER1 SW  
KNEE  
MATRIX  
USERꢀ SW  
USER3 SW  
SKIN TONE DTL  
REC FORMAT  
PREREC MODE  
TIME STAMP  
INTERVAL REC  
TC MODE  
FOCUS ASSIST SW  
RING SW  
RECORD SETUP  
(Page 10ꢀ)  
AUTO SW  
SMOOTH ZOOM STOP  
CAM GAIN LIMIT  
FACE FRAMING  
ZEBRA DETECT  
MARKER  
GUIDE LINES  
HISTOGRAM  
VIDEO OUT OSD  
DATE/TIME  
TCG  
TC PRESET  
UB PRESET  
WIND CUT  
MIC ALC  
MIC LEVEL SEL  
META CARD READ  
META DATA REC  
USER CLIP NAME  
META DATA PROP  
CLIP COUNTER RST  
META INITIAL SET  
IRIS DIAL  
DATE FORMAT  
LENS STATUS  
CARD & BATTERY  
OTHER DISPLAY  
LCD BACKLIGHT  
LCD SET  
SW&DISP SETUP  
(Page 106)  
EVF SET  
USER1 SW  
SELF SHOOT  
EVF MODE  
USERꢀ SW  
USER3 SW  
EVF COLOR  
FOCUS ASSIST SW  
RING SW  
AUTO SW  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
(Page 109)  
CARD FORMAT  
IR REMOTE  
REC LAMP  
SMOOTH ZOOM STOP  
CAM GAIN LIMIT  
FACE FRAMING  
ZEBRA DETECT  
MARKER  
SAFETY ZONE  
REC COUNTER  
VIDEO OUT OSD  
DATE/TIME  
BEEP SOUND  
CLOCK SET  
TIME ZONE  
POWER SAVE  
QUICK POWER ON  
HDMI OUT SEL  
CMPNT OUT SEL  
TV ASPECT  
MENU INIT  
DATE FORMAT  
LEVEL METER  
LENS STATUS  
CARD & BATTERY  
OTHER DISPLAY  
LCD BACKLIGHT  
LCD SET  
SYSTEM INFO  
CALIBRATION  
LANGUAGE  
OPERATION TIME  
EVF SET  
SELF SHOOT  
EVF MODE  
EVF COLOR  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
(Page 109)  
CARD FORMAT  
IR REMOTE  
REC LAMP  
BEEP SOUND  
CLOCK SET  
TIME ZONE  
POWER SAVE  
QUICK POWER ON  
HDMI OUT SEL  
CMPNT OUT SEL  
DOWNCON MODE  
VIDEO SETUP  
AUDIO OUT  
MENU INIT  
SYSTEM INFO  
CALIBRATION  
LANGUAGE  
OPERATION TIME  
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PB mode menu  
Clip playback menu  
PLAY SETUP  
Photo playback menu  
PICT. SETUP  
REPEAT PLAY  
RESUME PLAY  
SCENE PROTECT  
DPOF SET  
DELETE  
(Page 105)  
(Page 105)  
OPERATION  
(Page 105)  
CLIP PROTECT  
DELETE  
SW&DISP SETUP  
(Page 106)  
USER1 SW  
USERꢀ SW  
SW&DISP SETUP  
(Page 106)  
USER1 SW  
USER3 SW  
VIDEO OUT OSD  
DATE/TIME  
USERꢀ SW  
USER3 SW  
INDICATOR  
DATE FORMAT  
CARD & BATTERY  
OTHER DISPLAY  
LCD BACKLIGHT  
LCD SET  
VIDEO OUT OSD  
DATE/TIME  
DATE FORMAT  
LEVEL METER  
CARD & BATTERY  
OTHER DISPLAY  
LCD BACKLIGHT  
LCD SET  
EVF SET  
EVF MODE  
EVF COLOR  
EVF SET  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
(Page 109)  
CARD FORMAT  
CARD STATUS  
IR REMOTE  
EVF MODE  
EVF COLOR  
BEEP SOUND  
CLOCK SET  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
(Page 109)  
CARD FORMAT  
CARD STATUS  
IR REMOTE  
BEEP SOUND  
CLOCK SET  
TIME ZONE  
HDMI OUT SEL  
CMPNT OUT SEL  
DOWNCON MODE  
VIDEO SETUP  
AUDIO OUT  
TIME ZONE  
HDMI OUT SEL  
CMPNT OUT SEL  
TV ASPECT  
SYSTEM INFO  
LANGUAGE  
OPERATION TIME  
SYSTEM INFO  
LANGUAGE  
OPERATION TIME  
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Setup menu list  
SCENE FILE screen  
Display  
mode  
Item  
Description of settings  
FILE SELECT  
CAMERA Selects the scene file.  
SCENE1 SCENE2  
LOAD/SAVE/  
INIT  
CAMERA Loads, saves, or initializes the scene file selected with FILE SELECT.  
LOAD: Loads the scene file settings set on this camera.  
SAVE: Saves changed scene file settings.  
INIT:  
NO:  
Returns current setting values to factory default settings.  
Returns to the last screen.  
DETAIL LEVEL CAMERA Adjusts the level of the image outline correction (in the horizontal and vertical  
directions).  
- 7…0…+ 7  
V DETAIL  
LEVEL  
CAMERA Adjusts the level of outline correction in the vertical direction.  
- 7…0…+ 7  
DETAIL  
CORING  
CAMERA Adjusts the level of noise reduction of the detail signal.  
- 7…0…+ 7  
Set to – for a clearer image. Noise increases slightly.  
Set to + to reduce noise.  
CHROMA  
LEVEL  
CAMERA Adjusts the chroma level.  
- 7…0…+ 7  
CHROMA  
PHASE  
CAMERA Makes fine adjustments to the chroma phase.  
- 7…0…+ 7  
COLOR TEMP CAMERA Makes fine adjustments to the color temperature.  
- 7…0…+ 7  
• Enabled when presets, Ach, or Bch are configured for white balance in manual  
mode.  
MASTER PED  
A.IRIS LEVEL  
DRS  
CAMERA Adjusts the master pedestal (black level of the image) as the basis for images.  
- 15…0…+ 15  
CAMERA Sets the desired AUTO IRIS level.  
- 10…0…+ 10  
CAMERA Selects the DRS (dynamic range stretcher) function.  
It enables the dynamic range to be expanded by compressing the level of the  
video signals in the high-brightness areas where overexposure results during  
normal shooting.  
OFF, 1, 2, 3  
• The higher the number of the setting, the higher the compression level of the  
high-brightness areas.  
GAMMA  
CAMERA Selects the gamma curves.  
HD NORM: This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting.  
LOW:  
Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve which has a gentle  
incline in low-brightness curve. The contrast sharpens.  
SD NORM: This is the normal video setting, carried over from the DVX100  
series.  
HIGH:  
Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image using the  
gamma curve which has a sharp incline in low-brightness curve. The  
contrast softens.  
B.PRESS: Makes the contrast shaper than LOW.  
CINE-LIKE D: Uses a gamma designed to create cinema-like images.  
CINE-LIKE V: Uses a gamma designed to create cinema-like images with  
emphasized contrast.  
• When you select CINE-LIKE gamma, we recommend setting the lens aperture  
lower than normal image level (approximately 1/ꢀ) for optimal results.  
indicates the factory setting.  
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SCENE FILE screen (continued)  
Display  
mode  
Item  
Description of settings  
KNEE  
CAMERA To avoid overexposure, select the compression level (knee point) of the high  
intensity video signals received through the pickup device.  
AUTO: Sets the level automatically according to the received signals.  
LOW: Low setting (Compression starts at approx. 80%.)  
MID:  
Medium setting (Compression starts at approx. 90%.)  
HIGH: High Setting (Compression starts at approx. 100%.)  
• Not available when a DRS value is set, or when GAMMA is set to CINE-LIKE.  
MATRIX  
CAMERA Selects the MATRIX table suitable for the desired color expression during  
shooting.  
NORM1:  
NORM2:  
FLUO:  
Suitable for shooting in the open air or under a halogen lamp.  
Suitable for brighter colors than the NORM1 mode.  
Suitable for shooting under fluorescent light indoors.  
CINE-LIKE: Suitable for cinema-like image.  
SKIN TONE  
DTL  
CAMERA Switches skin tone details on or off. Select ON to reduce the skin tone details and  
soften the skin tone.  
ON OFF  
CAMERA SETUP screen  
Display  
mode  
Item  
Description of settings  
I.EXPOSURE  
PHOTO  
Enables brightness compensation for shooting dark, hard-to-see areas.  
ON OFF  
• Can only be selected in manual mode.  
DETAIL LEVEL PHOTO  
Adjusts the level of the image outline correction (in the horizontal and vertical  
directions).  
- 7…0…+ 7  
CHROMA  
LEVEL  
PHOTO  
PHOTO  
PHOTO  
Adjusts the chroma level.  
- 7…0…+ 7  
A.IRIS LEVEL  
Sets the desired AUTO IRIS level.  
- 10…0…+ 10  
SKIN TONE  
DTL  
Switches skin tone details on or off. Select ON to reduce the skin tone details and  
soften the skin tone.  
ON OFF  
indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup menu list (continued)  
RECORD SETUP screen  
Display  
mode  
Item  
Q.MENU  
Description of settings  
Selects the recording format.  
REC FORMAT  
CAMERA  
PH 1080/60i  
PH 1080/30P  
PH 1080/24P  
PH 720/60P  
PH 720/30P  
PH 720/24P  
HA 1080/60i  
HG 1080/60i  
HE 1080/60i  
• PH 1080/ꢀ4P and PH 7ꢀ0/ꢀ4P represent native recording.  
• You cannot change the format during interval recording.  
PREREC  
MODE  
CAMERA  
CAMERA  
Sets PRE RECORDING to ON or OFF. (Page 46)  
ON OFF  
• TCG is set to FREE RUN.  
• Cannot be set during INTERVAL REC.  
TIME STAMP  
Specifies whether date and time information is superimposed over  
recorded images.  
ON:  
OFF:  
Superimposes date and time information on the image.  
Does not superimpose date and time information on the  
image.  
INTERVAL REC CAMERA  
Enables frame-by-frame recording at specified intervals to create short  
videos of scenes with slow movement over long periods of time. Single  
frames are recorded at the specified interval, with ꢀ4 frames equaling 1  
second of video.  
OFF, 1 SECOND, 10 SECONDS, 30 SECONDS, 1 MINUTE,  
2 MINUTES  
• When INTERVAL REC is enabled, the following setting items  
automatically change as follows.  
REC FORMAT: PH 1080/ꢀ4P, TC MODE: NDF  
TC MODE  
CAMERA  
CAMERA  
Selects the correction mode of the internal time code generator when  
the time code of the internal time code generator is recorded.  
DF:  
Uses the drop frame mode.  
NDF:  
Uses the non-drop frame mode.  
• TC MODE is automatically set to NDF when you set recording frame  
rate of recording format to ꢀ4P.  
TCG  
Sets the mode in which you advance the internal time code generator.  
FREE RUN: The time code is advanced regardless of the operation  
mode.  
A slight time error may occur when switching to PB mode if the frame  
rate is set to ꢀ4P.  
REC RUN: The time code is advanced only when recording.  
TC PRESET  
UB PRESET  
CAMERA  
CAMERA  
Sets the initial time code.  
YES  
NO  
• Set the frame value to 0 or a multiple of 4 when you set recording  
frame rate of recording format to ꢀ4P. If any other value is set, the  
recorded time code will mis-match.  
Sets the user information.  
YES  
NO  
: Can also be configured in Quick Menu. (Page 96)  
indicates the factory setting.  
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RECORD SETUP screen (continued)  
Display  
mode  
Item  
Q.MENU  
Description of settings  
WIND CUT  
CAMERA  
Reduces noise caused by strong wind blowing against the built-in mic.  
ON OFF  
• When an external mic or an XLR Microphone Adapter is connected,  
this setting is fixed at OFF.  
MIC ALC  
CAMERA  
CAMERA  
Sets mic level auto control to ON or OFF (CH1 and CHꢀ  
simultaneously).  
ON OFF  
• Set to ON to reduce distortion at high input levels. To adjust the  
recording level of audio signals (not related to this setting), adjust the  
mic settings in the Function Navi.  
MIC LEVEL  
SEL  
Selects whether to fix built-in mic and external mic input to a standard  
level.  
FIX:  
Fixes the input level.  
MANUAL: Enables manual input level adjustment.  
• Adjust input levels with the mic input level setting in the Function  
Navi.  
• When an XLR Microphone Adapter is connected, the camera’s mic  
input level is fixed. Adjust the volume on the microphone adapter to  
adjust the input level.  
META CARD  
READ  
CAMERA  
Loads the metadata recorded on the SD Memory Card into the unit.  
Up to 8 metadata files stored on the SD Memory Card (MTDT00 to  
MTDT07) are displayed in a list. Files with no corresponding data are  
displayed in gray.  
• Displayed in gray when metadata is not stored on the SD Memory  
Card.  
META DATA  
REC  
CAMERA  
CAMERA  
Sets whether to record the metadata to be loaded into the unit  
simultaneously on a SD Memory Card.  
ON:  
Records simultaneously.  
OFF:  
Does not record simultaneously.  
USER CLIP  
NAME  
Selects the method of CLIP NAME recording.  
TYPE1: User clip name is the same as the CLIP NAME if there is no  
uploaded metadata or data.  
TYPE2: User clip name is the same as the CLIP NAME if no  
combination of data and COUNT value is uploaded, or if there  
is no uploaded data.  
META DATA  
PROP  
CAMERA  
Displays the metadata which has been recorded in the unit.  
CLIP NAME  
ACCESS  
SHOOT  
SCENARIO  
NEWS1  
NEWS2  
MEMO1  
MEMO2  
CLIP  
COUNTER RST  
CAMERA  
CAMERA  
Resets the COUNT value to 1.  
YES  
NO  
META INITIAL  
SET  
Returns metadata stored on the camera to factory default conditions.  
All metadata settings, including ON/OFF settings for META DATA REC,  
are cleared.  
YES  
NO  
: Can also be configured in Quick Menu. (Page 96)  
indicates the factory setting.  
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PICTURE screen  
Display  
mode  
Item  
Q.MENU  
Description of settings  
PICTURE SIZE PHOTO  
Sets the recording pixels during photo shooting.  
4:3 image aspect ratio:  
:
:
:
:
3520×2640  
3264×2448  
2560×1920  
640×480  
3:ꢀ image aspect ratio:  
: 3984×2656  
: 3264×2176  
: 2592×1728  
16:9 image aspect ratio:  
: 4224×2376  
: 3328×1872  
: 2560×1440  
QUALITY  
PHOTO  
PHOTO  
Sets the image quality during photo shooting.  
:
:
High image quality  
Standard image quality  
ASPECT  
RATIO  
Sets the aspect ratio.  
4:3  
3:2  
16:9  
SELF TIMER  
PHOTO  
Sets the self timer.  
OFF, 10 SECONDS, 2 SECONDS  
SHTR SOUND PHOTO  
Selects whether to enable the shutter sound.  
ON OFF  
indicates the factory setting.  
: Can also be configured in Quick Menu. (Page 96)  
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PLAY SETUP screen  
Display  
mode  
Item  
Description of settings  
REPEAT PLAY PB  
RESUME PLAY PB  
When set to ON, supported clips are played repeatedly.  
ON OFF  
When set to ON, playback resumes from the video position at which clip playback  
stopped.  
ON OFF  
OPERATION screen  
Display  
mode  
Item  
Description of settings  
CLIP PROTECT PB  
Protects clips to prevent accidental deletion.  
YES:  
NO  
Enables clip protection or cancels protection.  
• Executing a format of the memory card will delete all clips even if they are  
protected.  
DELETE  
PB  
Deletes clips.  
ALL CLIPS: Deletes all clips.  
SELECT:  
Deletes only the selected clips. Press the  
deletion.  
button to perform  
NO  
• Clips for which CLIP PROTECT is specified are not deleted.  
PICT. SETUP screen  
Display  
mode  
Item  
Description of settings  
SCENE  
PB  
Protects photos to prevent accidental deletion.  
PROTECT  
YES:  
NO  
Enables photo protection or cancels protection.  
• Executing a format of the memory will delete photos even if they are protected.  
DPOF SET  
DELETE  
PB  
Allows you to write data related to the print quantity of a photo onto the SD  
Memory Card.  
CANCEL ALL: Cancels all quantity settings.  
SET:  
NO  
Sets the print quantity.  
PB  
Deletes photos.  
ALL SCENES: Deletes all photos.  
SELECT:  
Deletes only the selected photos. Press the  
perform deletion.  
button to  
NO  
• Photos for which SCENE PROTECT is specified are not deleted.  
indicates the factory setting.  
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SW&DISP SETUP screen  
Display  
mode  
Item  
Q.MENU  
Description of settings  
IRIS DIAL  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
Sets the rotation direction and the aperture control of the IRIS dial. (In  
MANUAL IRIS mode)  
DOWN OPEN: The iris opens when the IRIS dial is turned  
downward.  
UP OPEN:  
The iris opens when the IRIS dial is turned upward.  
USER1 SW  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
PB  
Selects the function assigned to the USER1 button.  
INH:  
No function assigned.  
(PUSH)AF:  
Switches to auto focus mode when the button is held  
during manual focus mode.  
BACKLIGHT:  
Auto iris control for the backlight compensation.  
(Page 47)  
SPOTLIGHT:  
BLACKFADE:  
WHITEFADE:  
ATW:  
Switches auto iris control for the spotlight on or off.  
Blackfade (Page 46)  
Whitefade (Page 46)  
Switches the ATW function on or off.  
Fixes the white balance value when the button is  
pressed during ATW. Press again to perform ATW.  
The gain mode switches between normal and high  
with each press of the button. Gain can be set to up  
to 34 dB in high gain mode. (Page 41)  
Changes the ratio of the DIGITAL ZOOM function.  
Each press of the button changes the ratio in the  
following order: OFF (x1) → x2 → x5 → x10 → OFF  
(x1). (Page 38)  
ATW LOCK:  
HIGH GAIN:  
D.ZOOM:  
EVF DTL:  
Emphasizes outlines of images in the LCD monitor  
and viewfinder for easier focusing when the button is  
pressed.  
SHOT MARK:  
LAST CLIP:  
WFM:  
Shot mark recording (Page 47)  
Deletes the last recorded clip. (Page 49)  
Displays a waveform on the LCD monitor (only  
during CAMERA mode).  
USER2 SW  
USER3 SW  
INDICATOR  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
PB  
Assigns a function to the USERꢀ button.  
The setting contents are the same as USER1 SW.  
BACKLIGHT  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
PB  
Assigns a function to the USER3 button.  
The setting contents are the same as USER1 SW.  
SHOT MARK  
PB  
Selects whether to display the thumbnail indicator.  
ON:  
Displayed  
OFF:  
Not displayed  
FOCUS  
ASSIST SW  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
Assigns a function to the FOCUS ASSIST button.  
EXPANDED: Displays the center of the screen in expanded view.  
BAR:  
A bar extends to the right as focus is aligned.  
BOTH:  
Enables both expanded view and focus bar display.  
RING SW  
AUTO SW  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
Assigns a function to the RING switch.  
ZOOM: Switch between FOCUS and ZOOM.  
IRIS:  
Switch between FOCUS and IRIS.  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
Sets the face detection function during auto mode to ON or OFF.  
A
ON: Enables face detection.  
A
OFF: Disables face detection.  
: Can also be configured in Quick Menu. (Page 96)  
indicates the factory setting.  
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SW&DISP SETUP screen (continued)  
Display  
mode  
Item  
Q.MENU  
Description of settings  
SMOOTH  
ZOOM STOP  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
Selects the method in which zoom operations are stopped.  
ON:  
Smooth stop.  
Precise stop.  
OFF:  
CAM GAIN  
LIMIT  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
Sets the maximum value for camera gain.  
CAMERA mode  
24 dB: Camera gain can be set to up to ꢀ4 dB.  
12 dB: Camera gain can be set to up to 1ꢀ dB.  
PHOTO mode  
18 dB:  
12 dB:  
Camera gain can be set to up to 18 dB.  
Camera gain can be set to up to 1ꢀ dB.  
A
FACE  
FRAMING  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
Sets the detection frame displays when ON is selected in auto mode.  
OFF:  
PRIMARY: Displays only the primary frame.  
ALL: Displays all face detection frames.  
Not displayed.  
ZEBRA  
DETECT  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
Selects the brightness level of the left-leaning zebra patterns on the  
screen.  
105%, 100%, 95%, 90%, 85%, 80%, 75%, 70%, 65%, 60%, 55%, 50%  
MARKER  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
Select ON to display the marker.  
ON OFF  
To display the marker, press the ZEBRA button.  
GUIDE LINES  
PHOTO  
Displays guide lines for confirming level shooting.  
OFF,  
,
,
• Guide lines are not recorded on images.  
• Guide lines do not appear when the face detection function is set to  
ON.  
HISTOGRAM  
PHOTO  
Displays a graph with the horizontal axis representing brightness, and  
the vertical axis representing number of pixels.  
You can determine the exposure distribution of an entire image by  
viewing the distribution in the graph.  
ON OFF  
■Display example  
Standard  
Dark  
Light  
• Adjust the brightness by adjusting the aperture.  
SAFETY ZONE CAMERA  
REC COUNTER CAMERA  
Sets SAFETY ZONE.  
OFF, 90%, 4:3  
Selects counter operation during recording.  
TOTAL: The count continues to increase until the RESET button is  
pressed to reset it.  
CLIP: Resets the counter at start of recording and counts the time of  
each recording session.  
• In PB mode, operation is always in CLIP mode.  
: Can also be configured in Quick Menu. (Page 96)  
indicates the factory setting.  
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Setup menu list (continued)  
SW&DISP SETUP screen (continued)  
Display  
mode  
Item  
Q.MENU  
Description of settings  
VIDEO OUT  
OSD  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
PB  
Select ON to output the information displayed on the screen together  
with the signals from the VIDEO OUT jack.  
ON OFF  
• Even when set to ON, the time code display, audio level meter  
display, focus information display, and zoom position display are not  
displayed.  
DATE/TIME  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
PB  
Sets whether to display the date and time on the screen and whether to  
output from the VIDEO OUT jack.  
OFF:  
TIME:  
DATE:  
The date and time are not displayed.  
The time is displayed.  
The date is displayed.  
TIME & DATE: The date and time are displayed.  
DATE FORMAT CAMERA  
Selects the display format for dates.  
Y/M/D: Year/month/day  
M/D/Y: Month/day/year  
PHOTO  
PB  
D/M/Y: Day/month/year  
LEVEL METER CAMERA  
PB  
Select ON to display the audio level meter.  
ON OFF  
LENS STATUS CAMERA  
PHOTO  
Sets lens-related displays to ON or OFF (Optical Image Stabilizer,  
shutter, aperture, zoom, auto iris, and focus displays).  
ON OFF  
CARD &  
BATTERY  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
PB  
Select ON to display the remaining SD Memory Card recording  
capacity and remaining battery charge.  
ON OFF  
OTHER  
DISPLAY  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
PB  
Select whether additional information is displayed on the viewfinder  
and the LCD monitor. (Page 93)  
ON OFF  
LCD  
BACKLIGHT  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
PB  
Adjusts the backlight of the LCD monitor. The brightness increases as  
the setting value increases.  
0
-1  
+2  
+1  
,
,
,
LCD SET  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
PB  
Adjusts the display level of the images on the LCD monitor. (Page 31)  
COLOR  
BRIGHTNESS  
CONTRAST  
EVF SET  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
PB  
Adjusts the display level of the images on the viewfinder. (Page 31)  
COLOR  
BRIGHTNESS  
CONTRAST  
SELF SHOOT  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
Selects the LCD mirror mode for self-portrait shooting. Selecting  
MIRROR displays the left and right side of the LCD monitor image  
inverted during selfportrait shooting. (Page 44)  
NORMAL MIRROR  
EVF MODE  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
PB  
Selects the viewfinder display mode.  
AUTO: Viewfinder display turns off when the LCD monitor is open.  
ON:  
Viewfinder display is always on.  
EVF COLOR  
CAMERA  
PHOTO  
PB  
Switches viewfinder images to color or black and white.  
ON:  
Color  
OFF:  
Black and white  
: Can also be configured in Quick Menu. (Page 96)  
indicates the factory setting.  
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OTHER FUNCTIONS screen  
Display  
mode  
Item  
Description of settings  
CARD  
CAMERA Formats the SD Memory Card.  
FORMAT  
PHOTO  
PB  
YES:  
NO  
Formats the card.  
CARD STATUS PB  
Displays the SD Memory Card status.  
YES:  
NO  
Displays the card status.  
IR REMOTE  
CAMERA Sets the operations of the supplied remote control unit.  
PHOTO  
PB  
ON:  
OFF:  
Accepts commands from the remote control.  
Operations are not accepted from remote control.  
REC LAMP  
CAMERA Sets lighting of the tally lamp.  
PHOTO ON OFF  
CAMERA Turns the beep sound ON or OFF.  
BEEP SOUND  
PHOTO  
PB  
ON OFF  
If the SD Memory Card becomes FULL while ON is selected, the beep sound is  
output. The touch panel operation sound and the warning sound are also output.  
When the beep is sounded, the audio signals from the output connector are  
muted before the beep sound is output.  
CLOCK SET  
TIME ZONE  
CAMERA Sets the camera-recorder’s calendar.  
PHOTO  
PB  
YES  
NO  
CAMERA Adds to or deducts from GMT the time value of -1ꢀ:00 to +13:00 in 30-minute  
PHOTO  
PB  
steps. (Refer to the table below.)  
+00:00  
Time  
difference  
Time  
difference  
Area  
Area  
+ 00:00  
– 01:00  
– 02:00  
– 03:00  
– 04:00  
– 05:00  
– 06:00  
– 07:00  
– 08:00  
– 09:00  
– 10:00  
– 11:00  
– 12:00  
+ 13:00  
+ 12:00  
+ 11:00  
+ 10:00  
+ 09:00  
+ 08:00  
+ 07:00  
+ 06:00  
+ 05:00  
+ 04:00  
+ 03:00  
+ 02:00  
+ 01:00  
Greenwich  
Azores Islands  
Mid-Atlantic  
Buenos Aires  
Halifax  
– 00:30  
– 01:30  
– 02:30  
– 03:30  
– 04:30  
– 05:30  
– 06:30  
– 07:30  
– 08:30  
– 09:30  
– 10:30  
– 11:30  
+ 12:30  
+ 11:30  
+ 10:30  
+ 09:30  
+ 08:30  
+ 07:30  
+ 06:30  
+ 05:30  
+ 04:30  
+ 03:30  
+ 02:30  
+ 01:30  
+ 00:30  
Newfoundland Island  
New York  
Chicago  
Denver  
Los Angeles  
Alaska  
Marquesas Islands  
Hawaii  
Midway Island  
Kwajalein  
Norfolk Island  
Lord Howe Island  
Darwin  
New Zealand  
Solomon Islands  
Guam  
Tokyo  
Beijing  
Yangon  
Mumbai  
Kabul  
Bangkok  
Dacca  
Islamabad  
Abu Dhabi  
Moscow  
Tehran  
Eastern Europe  
Central Europe  
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Setup menu list (continued)  
OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued)  
Display  
mode  
Item  
Description of settings  
POWER SAVE CAMERA Selects the power-saving mode when the camera is not operated for about 5  
PHOTO minutes while an SD Memory Card is inserted in CAMERA mode.  
ON:  
OFF:  
The camera-recorder’s power is set to OFF.  
The camera-recorder’s power is not set to OFF.  
• Even when this setting is ON, the power will not turn OFF when an SD Memory  
Card is not inserted, when the camera is in PB mode, or when the AC adapter  
is connected.  
• Designated operations include button and ring operations, opening/closing/  
touching of the LCD monitor, and remote control operations (when IR REMOTE  
is set to ON).  
QUICK POWER CAMERA Sets Quick Power On mode to ON or OFF. When Quick Power On mode is  
ON  
PHOTO  
enabled, the camera will enter recording standby mode in CAMERA mode about  
1.9 seconds after power is turned ON.  
ON OFF  
• Startup time will not decrease even if an SD Memory Card is not inserted.  
• The zoom ratio will be set to approximately x 1 wide end (Z00).  
HDMI OUT SEL CAMERA Sets the output video format of the HDMI OUT terminal.  
PHOTO  
PB  
AUTO:  
Automatically determines the output resolution based on  
information of connected monitors.  
1080i/720P: Fix the output at the recorded resolution. (Output in 1080 interlaced  
or 7ꢀ0 progressive mode)  
480P:  
Output in 480 progressive mode.  
• Simultaneous output from HDMI OUT, COMPONENT OUT, and A/V OUT is not  
possible. The order of priority is HDMI > COMPONENT > A/V.  
CMPNT OUT  
SEL  
CAMERA Selects the type of component terminal.  
PHOTO  
PB  
AUTO: Monitor with D4 terminal (7ꢀ0P/1080i output)  
1080i: Monitor with D3 terminal (1080i output)  
480i:  
Monitor with D1 terminal (480i output)  
• Cross-conversion is only performed when content recorded at 7ꢀ0P is output at  
1080i. Cross-conversion does not take place in other cases.  
DOWNCON  
MODE  
CAMERA Switches down-conversion output mode.  
∗1  
PB  
SIDE CROP:  
Crops the left and right edges.  
• Images may extend beyond the boundaries of the screen and be partially  
unable to be seen when outputting from the AV/OUT terminal, or when  
outputting from the COMPONENT OUT terminal when the COMPNT OUT SEL  
item is set to 480i.  
LETTER BOX: Adds black bars to the top and bottom edges.  
SQUEEZE:  
Squeezes images horizontally from the left and right.  
VIDEO SETUP CAMERA Sets the setup level of video signals.  
∗1  
PB  
0%:  
AV/OUT terminal output and recording setup levels will both be set to  
0%.  
7.5% A: AV/OUT terminal output setup level will be set to 7.5%, while recording  
setup level will be set to 0%.  
AUDIO OUT  
CAMERA Sets the audio signals output from the A/V OUT terminal.  
∗1  
PB  
CH1/CH2: CH1 terminal = CH1 signals, CHꢀ terminal = CHꢀ signals  
CH1:  
CH2:  
CH1 terminal = CH1 signals, CHꢀ terminal = CH1 signals  
CH1 terminal = CHꢀ signals, CHꢀ terminal = CHꢀ signals  
• When an SD Memory Card containing 5.1 channel content, recorded on other  
equipment, is played back on the camera, it is down-mixed to ꢀ channels when  
output through the AV/OUT or headphone terminal.  
∗
indicates the factory setting.  
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OTHER FUNCTIONS screen (continued)  
Display  
mode  
Item  
Description of settings  
TV ASPECT  
MENU INIT  
PHOTO  
Sets the aspect ratio of the TV that will be connected.  
16:9 4:3  
CAMERA Returns menu settings to factory default settings.  
PHOTO YES NO  
∗2  
PB  
• Returns all items except CLOCK SET, TIME ZONE, and OPERATION TIME to  
factory default settings.  
SYSTEM INFO CAMERA Displays the version of the system in this camera.  
PHOTO  
PB  
YES  
NO  
CALIBRATION CAMERA Adjusts touch panel calibration.  
PHOTO YES NO  
• Cannot be adjusted when the LCD monitor is rotated 180°.  
CAMERA Selects the language for menu displays.  
LANGUAGE  
PHOTO  
PB  
English  
Français  
Español  
OPERATION  
TIME  
CAMERA Displays the power-on time (a 5-digit figure).  
PHOTO  
PB  
∗
indicates the factory setting.  
ꢀ Only during still image playback  
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Before calling for service  
Power supply  
There’s no power.  
• Make sure the battery and AC adapter are connected properly.  
Pꢀ3  
Check the connections again.  
Power shuts off for no  
apparent reason.  
• To prevent the battery from running down needlessly, the camera-  
recorder automatically turns off when the camera-recorder has  
been left in the recording pause mode for more than 5 minutes.  
Check the settings in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen, POWER  
SAVE.  
P110  
Power goes off as soon as  
it is turned on.  
• The battery may have run out.  
If the remaining battery charge display is blinking or  
appears, the battery has run out.  
Pꢀ1  
Either recharge the battery or replace the discharged battery with a  
fully charged one.  
Battery  
The battery runs down  
quickly.  
• Make sure the battery is fully charged.  
Keep charging until the AC adapter’s CHARGE lamp goes out.  
• Are you using the battery in a cold place?  
Pꢀ1  
The battery is affected by the ambient temperature. Its operating  
time is reduced in low-temperatures.  
• The battery may have reached the end of its service life. The  
battery will become unchargeable. The battery has a certain  
service life which varies depending on how the battery is used. If  
the battery operates only for a short period even when it is charged  
adequately, it has reached the end of its service life.  
The battery cannot be  
charged.  
• The battery cannot be charged if the DC cable is connected.  
Disconnect it.  
Pꢀ1  
—
The remaining battery  
capacity is not displayed  
correctly.  
• The remaining battery capacity display is merely a guideline. To  
ensure that remaining battery capacity is displayed correctly, use  
the battery completely from a fully-charged state, and charge  
the battery again. (Remaining battery capacity may still not be  
displayed correctly if the battery has been used for long periods in  
high or low temperatures, or if the battery has been recharged a  
large number of times.)  
Shooting  
Cannot start shooting.  
• Make sure the POWER switch is ON.  
Pꢀ6  
P40  
Cannot focus automatically. • Make sure the camera is in manual focus mode. You can focus  
automatically when the auto focus mode is selected.  
• You may be shooting a scene where it is difficult to bring the subject  
into focus in the auto focus mode.  
If this is the case, focus in the manual focus mode.  
It may be hard to bring the subject into focus when  
� both close and distant objects are to be shot  
� shooting through a dirty window  
� shooting in a dark place  
� there are sparkling or shiny objects around the subject  
� the subject is moving fast  
� shooting a scene with minimal contrast  
Images do not focus when  
zooming.  
• When using a macro range for the focus control, the zoom is set  
to the wide end or the telephoto end, and even if the image is  
focused, zooming may cause the image to become unfocused.  
For details about the macro display, see page 89.  
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Recording  
Cannot record even  
through the SD Memory  
Card is inserted correctly.  
• Is the write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card in the “LOCK”  
position? The card cannot be recorded to if the switch is in the  
“LOCK” position.  
• Is the remaining memory available on the SD Memory Card  
extremely low? Please save contents onto different media and  
delete unneeded data from the card, or use a new card instead.  
• Has the SD Memory Card been correctly formatted? Alternatively, is  
the card of a format that is incompatible with this camera? Reformat  
the card with the camera.  
P37  
P35  
• 8 MB – 16 MB SD Memory Cards cannot be used for video  
recording.  
P1ꢀ  
P1ꢀ  
Recording stops by itself.  
• Is your SD Memory Card compatible with use for video recording?  
Always use an SD Memory Card compatible with use for video  
recording.  
Editing  
Cannot read the data on the • Make sure the SD Memory Card is formatted correctly.  
P35  
P85  
P83  
SD Memory Card.  
If it is not, format the card in the unit.  
Cannot perform nonlinear  
editing.  
• Check the specifications of your computer and connecting cable.  
Cannot dub onto an  
external device.  
• Make sure the external device is connected correctly.  
Displays  
Something is wrong with  
the time code display.  
• The time code display may not register a regular count if a clip is  
played in the reverse slow mode. This is normal.  
—
Playback  
Cannot play even when I  
press the play button.  
• Make sure the PB lamp is on.  
Lower the POWER switch to turn the PB lamp on.  
• Is the playback format correct?  
P70  
P73  
Make sure the playback format on the camera matches the  
recording format for the clip.  
Mosaic-like noise appears  
when I cue or review a clip.  
• This noise is inherent to digital video technology. This is normal.  
—
—
Images do not appear on  
the television even though  
I have connected the  
• Make sure the input selector on your television is set to video input.  
Read the television’s instructions carefully and select the correct  
video input connector for the camera-recorder.  
camera-recorder properly.  
Cannot hear any sound  
from the camera-recorder’s  
speaker.  
• You may have turned down the camera-recorder’s volume control  
too far.  
Adjust the volume using the + zoom button.  
P71  
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PC connection  
Computer does not  
recognize camera when  
USB connection cable is  
connected.  
• Check the operating environment.  
• If your computer has multiple USB terminals, please try connecting  
the camera to a different USB terminal.  
• Switch the camera’s power off and back on again, and reconnect  
the USB connection cable.  
P85  
—
An error message appears  
on the computer when the  
USB connection cable is  
disconnected.  
• To disconnect the USB connection cable safely, double-click the  
icon in the task tray, and follow the instructions on the screen.  
Other  
The remote control does  
not work.  
• The battery in the remote control may have run out.  
If the remote control fails to work even if it is operated close to the  
remote control sensor of the camera-recorder, it means that the  
battery has run out. Replace it with new one.  
Pꢀ6  
• Is the IR REMOTE item on the setting menu OTHER FUNCTIONS  
screen set to OFF?  
There is a rattling sound  
when the camera-recorder  
is tilted back and forth.  
• This is the sound of the lens moving. This is not a fault. No sound  
should be heard when the camera’s power is switched on.  
—
—
A clicking sound is heard  
when the power is turned  
on or when the PB mode is  
switched to the CAM mode.  
• This initialization operation is performed when the camera starts up.  
It occurs due to the construction of the camera and is not indicative  
of any trouble.  
The SD Memory Card  
screen appears strange.  
• The data on the card could be corrupted. Data can be corrupted by  
static electricity and electromagnetic waves. Please always save  
important data to a computer or other storage media.  
—
—
The SD Memory Card  
cannot be used even after  
formatting.  
• There could be a fault with the camera or with the SD Memory  
Card. Please consult the place of purchase. Always use only SD  
Memory Cards of 51ꢀ MB - 3ꢀ GB with this camera.  
The camera does not  
recognize the SD Memory  
Card even though it is  
inserted correctly.  
• Was the inserted SD Memory Card originally formatted with a  
computer? Always use this camera to format SD Memory Cards.  
Please be aware that, when an SD Memory Card is formatted, all  
data recorded on the card will be erased and will not be restorable.  
P35  
The SD Memory Card is not • Please check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type  
P13  
recognized when inserted  
into other devices.  
(SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) of the SD Memory Card  
that you are using.  
For details, please consult the device’s own operating instructions.  
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The changeover between clips may not always be smooth when playing back multiple clips in succession.  
Video may momentarily pause when playing back multiple clips in succession in circumstances such as those  
detailed below.  
■Mixture of different recording formats  
Recording mode = PH mode  
Playback format = 1080/60i(30P)  
Recording format  
PH 1080/60i  
Recording format  
PH 1080/60i  
Recording format  
PH 720/60P  
Recording format  
PH 1080/60i  
Playback is smooth.  
Not played back as clip is  
of different format.  
Video pauses  
momentarily during clip  
changeover.  
■Mixture of different recording modes  
Recording format = 1080/60i  
Playback format = 1080/60i(30P)  
Recording format  
PH 1080/60i  
Recording format  
HA 1080/60i  
Recording format  
HE 1080/60i  
Recording format  
HA 1080/60i  
Recording format  
HG 1080/60i  
Video pauses momentarily during clip changeover.  
Playback is smooth when changing  
from HA mode to HG mode, or from  
HG mode to HA mode.  
■Some clips have been recorded using PRE REC function  
PRE REC recording  
Normal recording  
PRE REC recording  
Normal recording  
Video pauses momentarily during clip changeover.  
Playback is smooth when changing  
from PRE REC-recorded clip to  
normally-recorded clip.  
■Some clips have a recording time of less than 3 seconds  
Recording time is  
Recording time is  
Recording time is  
more than 3 seconds  
less than 3 seconds  
more than 3 seconds  
Playback is smooth.  
Video pauses momentarily during clip changeover.  
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Updating the firmware  
For the latest information on firmware updates, visit the support page at the following Web site.  
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/  
Cleaning  
When cleaning, do not use benzene or thinner.  
• Using benzine or paint thinners may deform the camera-recorder and/or cause the surface finish to peel  
off.  
• Before proceeding with maintenance, remove the battery or disconnect the AC cable from the power  
outlet.  
• Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the camera-recorder. To remove stubborn dirt, wipe the camera-recorder  
with a cloth moistened with kitchen detergent that has been diluted with water and then use a dry cloth to  
take up the remaining moisture.  
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Storage Precautions  
Before storing the camera-recorder, remove both  
the SD Memory Card and battery.  
Store all of these items in a place with low humidity  
and relatively constant temperature.  
[Recommended temperature range: 15°C to ꢀ5°C  
(59 °F to 77 °F )]  
[Recommended relative humidity: 40% to 60%]  
SD Memory Cards  
• After ejecting an SD Memory Card from the unit,  
be absolutely sure to stow it in its own case.  
• Do not leave SD Memory Cards in areas where  
corrosive gases, etc. are present.  
• Do not leave the cards inside vehicles, in places  
exposed to direct sunlight or in other places  
where the temperature is high.  
Camera-recorder  
• Wrap the camera-recorder in a soft cloth to keep  
the dust off.  
• Do not leave the cards where the humidity level  
is high or where there are high concentrations  
of dust.  
Battery  
• The battery life is shortened in places with  
extreme temperatures.  
• Storing the battery in a location with oily vapors  
or high dust concentrations may corrode the  
terminals or cause other damage, leading to  
malfunction.  
• Keep metal objects (such as necklaces and  
hairpins) away from the terminals.  
Short-circuiting may occur across the  
terminals, causing the battery to heat up, and  
you may seriously burn yourself if you touch  
the battery in this state.  
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Recording format  
Frame rate  
Recording mode  
60  
30P  
ꢀ4P  
1080/30P  
(over 60i)  
1080/ꢀ4P  
(Native recording)  
1080/60i  
1080/60i  
PH  
7ꢀ0/30P  
(over 60P)  
7ꢀ0/ꢀ4P  
(Native recording)  
7ꢀ0/60P  
7ꢀ0/60P  
HA  
HG  
HE  
1080/60i  
1080/60i  
1080/60i  
1080/60i  
1080/60i  
1080/60i  
–
–
–
–
–
–
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How to handle data recorded on SD Memory Card  
Data recorded in AVCHD format offers excellent  
compatibility with computers due to the file type,  
Drive: \  
PRIVATE  
but since this format includes not only video  
and audio data, but also a variety of important  
information, the folder structure will consist of file  
associations as illustrated in the diagram on the  
right. If even part of this information is modified or  
deleted, the data may no longer be recognized as  
AVCHD data, or the memory card may not longer  
be able to be used with AVCHD devices.  
AVCHD  
AVCHDTN  
BDMV  
CLIPINF  
PLAYLIST  
STREAM  
To prevent the loss of any part of the information  
when transferring data on the SD Memory Card  
to a computer or when copying data stored on a  
computer back onto the SD Memory Card, be sure to use the dedicated AVCCAM Viewer.  
The AVCCAM Viewer can be downloaded from the following website.  
Both a Windows version and a Mac version are available.  
(Compatible OS: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Mac OS 10.5.1/ Mac OS 10.5.ꢀ)  
https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/  
■Concerning the handling of the camera’s metadata  
A special manufacturer area in the control file area under the AVCHD standard is employed for the  
metadata which is supported by this camera.  
If files are deleted or copied, if clip protection is added or removed or if other such editing operations  
have been performed using editing software or a camera recorder which does not support this camera’s  
metadata, the special area for the metadata will be erased, and the shot marks added by the camera as  
well as the PH mode information and other information will be lost. Therefore, before proceeding with  
these kinds of editing operations, check whether the camera’s metadata is supported.  
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Specifications  
[General]  
Shutter speed settings  
CAMERA mode:  
Preset  
Supply voltage:DC 7.ꢀ V  
(when the battery is used)  
DC 7.3 V  
(when the AC adapter is used)  
60i/60P mode:  
1/60, 1/100, 1/1ꢀ0, 1/ꢀ50, 1/500, 1/1000,  
1/ꢀ000 seconds  
Power consumption:  
30P mode:  
1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/1ꢀ0, 1/ꢀ50, 1/500,  
1/1000, 1/ꢀ000 seconds  
ꢀ4P mode:  
1/ꢀ4, 1/50, 1/60, 1/1ꢀ0, 1/ꢀ50, 1/500,  
1/1000, 1/ꢀ000 seconds  
7.8 W (MAX) : When XLR Microphone  
Adapter (AG-MYA30G) is  
connected  
5.8 W  
: During stand-alone use  
Synchronous scan settings:  
indicates safety information.  
60i/60P mode: 1/60.0 seconds to 1/ꢀ50.0 seconds  
30P mode: 1/30.0 seconds to 1/ꢀ50.0 seconds  
ꢀ4P mode: 1/ꢀ4.0 seconds to 1/ꢀ50.0 seconds  
Slow shutter speed settings:  
60i/60P mode: 1/ꢀ, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 seconds  
30P mode: 1/ꢀ, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15 seconds  
ꢀ4P mode: 1/ꢀ, 1/3, 1/6, 1/1ꢀ seconds  
PHOTO mode:  
Ambient operating temperature  
0 °C to 40 °C (3ꢀ °F to 104 °F)  
Ambient operating humidity  
10% to 80% (no condensation)  
Weight  
Approx. 980 (ꢀ.16 lb)  
(excluding battery and accessories)  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
1/ꢀ, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/1ꢀ0,  
1/180, 1/ꢀ50, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000,  
1/1500, 1/ꢀ000 seconds  
136 mm × 135 mm × 304 mm  
(5-11/3ꢀ inches × 5-5/16 inches × 11-31/3ꢀ inches)  
(excluding the projection part)  
Minimum subject luminance  
Approx.1 lx (with slow shutter speed of 1/ꢀ, and  
+34 dB gain)  
Digital zoom  
ꢀ x /5 x /10 x (Assigned to the USER button, for  
switching zoom levels)  
[Camera]  
Pickup devices  
1/4.1-inch MOS solid-state image sensor × 3  
Total pixels  
Approx. 3.05 million pixels × 3  
Effective pixels (video)  
Operation with the 1080/60i and 7ꢀ0/60P  
formats only  
Approx. ꢀ.51 million pixels × 3 (16:9)  
Effective pixels (still image)  
Approx. ꢀ.3ꢀ million pixels × 3 (4:3),  
Approx. ꢀ.65 million pixels × 3 (3:ꢀ),  
Approx. ꢀ.51 million pixels × 3 (16:9)  
Lens  
Lens hood  
Large-sized lens hood with wide angle of view  
[Recording/playback (video)]  
Recording Format  
AVCHD specifications  
Compression method  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.ꢀ64  
Recording media  
LEICA DICOMAR Optical image stabilizer lens,  
Motorized 1ꢀ x zoom,  
F1.8 to ꢀ.8 (f=4.0 mm to 48 mm)  
35 mm equivalent (video):  
40.8 mm to 490 mm (16:9)  
35 mm equivalent (still image):  
41.3 mm to 496 mm (3:ꢀ),  
40.8 mm to 490 mm (16:9),  
45.0 mm to 540 mm (4:3)  
SD Memory Card:  
51ꢀ MB, 1 GB, ꢀ GB (FAT1ꢀ and FAT16 format)  
SDHC Memory Card:  
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 1ꢀ GB, 16 GB, 3ꢀ GB  
(FAT3ꢀ format)  
SD/SDHC Memory Cards with a memory size from  
8 MB to 3ꢀ GB can be used to read metadata.  
Recording format (Recording mode: resolution)  
PH mode:  
1080/60i  
1080/30P (over 60i)  
1080/ꢀ4P (Native recording)  
7ꢀ0/60P  
7ꢀ0/30P (over 60P)  
7ꢀ0/ꢀ4P (Native recording)  
HA mode:  
1080/60i  
HG mode:  
1080/60i  
Color separation optical system  
Prism system  
Filter diameter  
43 mm  
ND filter  
Automatic ON/OFF interlock with iris  
Closest shooting distance  
0.9 m  
Gain settings  
Video recording: 0 to +ꢀ4 dB (variable in 1 dB  
steps, up to +34 dB when HIGH GAIN is assigned  
to a USER button)  
HE mode:  
1080/60i  
Still image recording: 0 to +18 dB (variable in 1 dB steps)  
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Transmission rate  
[Audio IN/OUT]  
PH mode: Approx. ꢀ1 Mbps (VBR)  
HA mode: Approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)  
HG mode: Approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)  
HE mode: Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)  
XLR adapter  
Dedicated mini jack  
AUDIO output  
A/V OUT terminal audio output, ꢀch  
Output: 316 mV, 600 Ω  
[Recording/playback (still image)]  
Compression method  
JPEG (DCF/Exif ꢀ.ꢀ-compliant),  
DPOF-compatible  
Recording media  
SD Memory Card:  
Internal microphone  
Stereo microphone  
External microphone input  
-70 dBV (Mic sensitivity: -50 dB equivalent,  
0 dB=1 V/Pa 1 kHz)  
Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter)  
(Not compatible with plug-in power microphone)  
8 MB, 16 MB, 3ꢀ MB, 64 MB, 1ꢀ8 MB,  
51ꢀ MB, 1 GB, ꢀ GB  
HDMI  
(FAT1ꢀ and FAT16 format)  
SDHC Memory Card:  
4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 1ꢀ GB, 16 GB, 3ꢀ GB  
(FAT3ꢀ format)  
ꢀ ch (Linear PCM), 5.1 ch (Dolby Digital)  
Headphone  
Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) × 1  
Internal speaker  
Recording pixels  
ꢀ0 mm (round) × 1  
Aspect ratio [4:3]:  
35ꢀ0×ꢀ640 pixels, 3ꢀ64×ꢀ448 pixels,  
ꢀ560×19ꢀ0 pixels, 640×480 pixels  
Aspect ratio [3:ꢀ]:  
3984×ꢀ656 pixels, 3ꢀ64×ꢀ176 pixels,  
ꢀ59ꢀ×17ꢀ8 pixels  
Aspect ratio [16:9]:  
4ꢀꢀ4×ꢀ376 pixels, 33ꢀ8×187ꢀ pixels,  
ꢀ560×1440 pixels  
[Other inputs/outputs]  
USB  
Card reader/writer function  
(no copyright protection support)  
USB Type mini B connector  
USB ꢀ.0-compliant, PictBridge-compatible  
CAM REMOTE  
Super mini jack (ꢀ.5 mm diameter) (ZOOM S/S)  
Mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) (FOCUS, IRIS)  
[Video System]  
Video signals  
1080/60i, 7ꢀ0/60p  
Video output  
HDMI output  
HDMI (Type A connector)×1  
1080/60i, 7ꢀ0/60p, 480/60p  
(Not compatible with VIERA Link)  
Analog component output  
Mini D terminal × 1  
[Monitor]  
LCD monitor  
ꢀ.7-inch wide-type LCD color monitor  
(approx. ꢀ30,000 pixels)  
Viewfinder  
0.ꢀ6-inch wide-type LCD EVF  
(approx. 113,000 pixels)  
[AC adapter]  
Y: 1.0 V [P-P], 75 Ω  
Power Source: 110 V - ꢀ40 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
ꢀꢀ W  
Power Output: 7.3 V DC, 1.75 A  
(Camera-recorder)  
PB/PR: 0.7 V [P-P], 75 Ω  
A/V OUT terminal video output ×1  
1.0 V [P-P], 75 Ω  
[Audio System]  
8.4 V DC, 1.3 A (Charge)  
Compression method  
Recording/playback: Dolby Digital/ꢀ ch  
Sampling frequency  
48 kHz  
Encoding  
16 bit  
Compressed bit-rate  
PH mode: 384 kbps  
HA/HG/HE mode: ꢀ56 kbps  
indicates safety information.  
Weight  
140 (0.31 lb)  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
103 mm × 36 mm × 6ꢀ mm  
(4-1/16 inches × 1-13/3ꢀ inches × ꢀ-7/16 inches)  
Weight and dimensions are approximate.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union  
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.  
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer  
and ask for the correct method of disposal.  
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