HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
GY-HM150U
GY-HM150E
* The illustration shows the GY-HM150U/GY-HM150E with the supplied microphone attached.
Please read the following before getting started:
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Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.
Retain this information for future reference.
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read the instructions
carefully to ensure the best possible performance.
Model No.
Serial No.
GY-HM150U
In this manual, each model number is described without the last letter
(U/E) which means the shipping destination. (U: for USA and Canada,
E: for Europe)
Only “U”models (GY-HM150U) have been evaluated by UL.
LST1229-001A
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : GY-HM150U
Trade Name : JVC
Responsible party : JVC AMERICAS CORP.
Address : 1700 Valley Road Wayne, N. J. 07470
Telephone Number : 973-317-5000
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all
sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or
more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules or
laws governing the disposal of these batteries must
be followed strictly.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places
with water.
Also do not place any containers filled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fire or electric shock may be caused.)
Changes or modifications not approved by
JVC could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment. 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 or more
of the following measures: Reorient or relocate
the receiving antenna. Increase the separation
between the equipment and receiver.
Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This
can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a
risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical
damage to the camera and to the user.
Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor
can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It
could tip over, causing serious damage to the camera.
CAUTION!
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.
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, etc.) to the
camera and leaving it on top of the TV is not
recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause
the camera to fall, resulting in damage.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
AC adapter
When using the AC adapter in areas other than
the USA
WARNING:
The battery pack, the camera with battery installed,
and the remote control with battery installed should
not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct
sunshine, fire or the like.
The provided AC adapter features automatic voltage
selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the unit’s power cord to
an AC wall outlet other than American National
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter,
called a “Siemens Plug”, as shown.
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest
JVC dealer.
Plug Adapter
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Introduction
Safety Precautions
(continued)
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
and Batteries
IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)
Battery
Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom.
Products
Notice:
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
The sign Pb below the symbol
for batteries indicates that this
battery contains lead.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then
obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved
type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove
the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the
mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then
follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
[European Union]
These symbols indicate that the electrical and electronic
equipment and the battery with this symbol should not be
disposed of as general household waste at its end-of-life.
Instead, the products should be handed over to the
applicable collection points for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment as well as batteries for proper
treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your
national legislation and the Directive 2002/96/EC and
2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to
conserve natural resources and will help to prevent potential
negative effects on the environment and human health
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of these products.
For more information about collection points and recycling of
these products, please contact your local municipal office,
your household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this
waste, in accordance with national legislation.
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web
page http://www.jvc.eu to obtain information about the
take-back of the product.
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
CAUTIONS:
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To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
When you are not using the AC adapter for a long period
of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to dispose of these items, please do so in
accordance with applicable national legislation or other
rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and
electronic equipment and batteries.
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power cord from AC outlet.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric shock
or damage to the unit,
first firmly insert the
small end of the power
cord into the AC Adapter
until it is no longer
Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European
directives and standards regarding electromagnetic
compatibility and electrical safety.
European representative of JVC KENWOOD Corporation
is:
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 04
61145 Friedberg
Germany
wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord
into an AC outlet.
Sehr geehrter Kunde, sehr geehrte Kundin,
dieses Gerät stimmt mit den gültigen europäischen
Richtlinien und Normen bezüglich elektromagnetischer
Verträglichkeit und elektrischer Sicherheit überein.
Die europäische Vertretung für die JVC KENWOOD
Corporation ist:
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 04
61145 Friedberg
Deutschland
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SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE
USE OF EQUIPMENT
Remember that this camcorder is intended for
private consumer use only.
Any commercial use without proper permission
is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such
as a show, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you
obtain permission beforehand.)
This equipment has been designed and manufactured
to meet international safety standards but, like any
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to
obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt
to use the equipment.
Trademarks
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the
mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between
pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and withdraw
the mains plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about
the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in
any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged
in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and
consult your dealer.
HDMI,the HDMI logo,
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and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other
countries.
We recommend using the Category 2 HDMI cable
(High Speed cable) for viewing in higher image quality.
QuickTime and Final Cut Pro are trademarks of
Apple Inc.
Other product and company names included in
this instruction manual are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose
dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is
unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed
for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch
off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that
your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements
may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios
so that you are distracted from the requirements of road
safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such
use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for
example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating
will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with
wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit
the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the
fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to
rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
NEVER let anyone especially children push
anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the
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case — this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment
of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!
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Introduction
Contents
Shooting
Selecting System Definition, File Format and
Introduction
Using the Tele Macro Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Displaying the Zebra Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Displaying the Zebra Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Names of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Auto White Display (Camera Mode Only) . . . . . . . . . .24
Menu Setting Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Alarm Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Zebra Pattern Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Specifying the Luminance Level Range for
Using an External Microphone Connected to the
Protecting Important Scenes (OK Mark Function) . . . . . . .41
Pre Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Clip Continuous Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Frame Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Interval Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
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Playback
Thumbnail Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Deleting Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Saving a Setup File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Managing/Editing Clips on a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
When your PC cannot recognize
Others Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Media Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Setup File Manage Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
How to use this manual
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Describes precautions concerning the
operation of this product.
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Describes reference information, such as
functions and usage restrictions of this
product.
Memo
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Indicates the reference page numbers and
reference items.
Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items
Ⅵ Content of this manual
Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Unauthorized duplication or reprinting of this manual, in
whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.
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Illustrated designs, specifications and other contents of this
manual are subject to change for improvement without
prior notice.
Status Screen
Status Screen in Camera Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Status Screen in Media Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Other product and company names included in this
instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective holders. Marks such as
and have been omitted in this manual.
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Introduction
Main Features
Recording on SDHC/SDXC Cards (Class 6/10)
The absence of mechanisms with the use of SDHC/SDXC cards
(Class 6/10) as recording media brings about increased
operation reliability. In addition, the improved compatibility with
PCs enables high-speed data transfer to NLE as well as
reduction of operating costs.
This camera recorder enables recording of HD/SD format
images to an SDHC/SDXC card, and also playback of these
images.
Supports 60 Hz/50 Hz HD Signals
New Features [Dual Rec/Backup Rec]
Focus Assist Function
Enables easy and accurate focusing during shooting.
This recorder is equipped with two card slots, a new [Dual
Rec] feature that enables simultaneous recording to both
SDHC/SDXC cards, and another new [Backup Rec] feature
SDXC cards separately.
equipment.
Wide Variety of User Buttons Added
Enables you to switch camera settings instantly to suit the
shooting conditions.
* Dual Rec: When [Slot Mode] is set to ADualB
( A Page 42, 64 )
* Backup Rec: When [Slot Mode] is set to ABackupB
( A Page 43, 64 )
Time Code Reader/Generator
The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to
record and play back the time code and user’s bit.
New Special Recording Features [Pre Rec/
Frame Rec/Interval Rec]
This recorder is equipped with three special recording
features - [Pre Rec] that enables up to 5 seconds before the
actual recording to be recorded, [Frame Rec] that enables
the specified number of frames to be recorded freely, and
[Interval Rec] that enables the specified number of frames to
be recorded intermittently.
Built-in Viewfinder and Color LCD Monitor
Displays the status screens, menu screens for settings, and
alarm indications, in addition to the camera image and
playback image.
Built-in Monitor Speaker for Audio Checking
Long-duration Recording using Dual
Media Slots
By loading two SDHC/SDXC cards to the recorder, you can
perform continuous recording or long-duration recording by
recording to the two cards in sequence.
Clip Review Function for Convenient
Recording Review
Camera designed with 3-CCD System for
High-quality Picture
* When [Slot Mode] is set to ASeriesB (A Page 64)
SD (Standard Definition) Recording
Supports DV compression of SD images and recording in the
QuickTime or AVI file format.
Zebra Pattern Video Level Indication
The use of a wide array of non-linear editing software is also
supported, which helps to ease production of SD videos,
such as DVDs.
Full Auto Shooting Mode
Eliminates the need for troublesome switch operations by
automatically providing a wide range of compatibility with
shooting conditions that change as you move between
indoors and outdoors or between bright and dark locations.
Recording in QuickTime (MOV) File Format
Recording can be made in QuickTime (MOV) file format of
Final Cut Pro, a video editing software from Apple Inc.
You can edit the recorded clips directly with Final Cut Pro.
Image Stabilizer Feature
Reduces blurring of images due to camera shake.
Recording in MP4 File Format
This camera supports recording in the MP4 file format for
NLE systems on Windows, which can be utilized in a wide
range of non-linear editing environments.
ND Filter Provided
Program AE Function
Enables selection of shooting conditions according to the
scenes of your preference.
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White Balance Adjustment Feature
Enables white balance to be adjusted automatically or
manually.
Built-in Color Bars (Multi-format Color
Bars)
Slow Shutter
Makes it possible to brightly shoot video of dark subjects with
little motion by accumulating the images.
Two Audio Input Terminals
This camera recorder comes with two XLR terminals, which
can be used as audio input terminals for the built-in or
external microphone.
Three Video Output Terminals
This camera recorder comes with an HDMI terminal, a
component terminal, and an A/V OUT (video/audio output)
terminal, which support a wide variety of TV monitor types.
Supports Wired Remote Control
Connection to PCs via USB Port
Files stored on an SDHC/SDXC card can be retrieved to a
PC.
Saving and Loading of Setting Files
The current menu and camera recorder settings can be
saved to an SDHC/SDXC card (Up to eight files). In addition,
settings files stored on the SDHC/SDXC card can also be
loaded onto the camera recorder according to the shooting
scene to reproduce the most suitable settings.
Application Software Provided
The [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] application software is
provided for you to copy recorded clips to Windows or
Macintosh PCs and for checking the video images, etc.
(For MP4 file format)
The CD-ROM provided with this camera recorder
comes with [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] and other
application software as well as their user guides.
* For details, refer to the user guides for each application
software.
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Introduction
Precautions for Proper Use
Transportation
Ⅵ Do not drop or hit this unit against a hard object when
transporting.
Power Saving
Storage and Usage Locations
Ⅵ Allowable ambient temperature and humidity
Ⅵ When this unit is not in use, be sure to turn off the power
in order to reduce power consumption.
Be sure to use this unit within the allowable temperature range of
0
f
to 40
f
and a relative humidity of 30 % to 80 %. Using this
Maintenance
Ⅵ Turn off the power before performing any maintenance.
unit at a temperature or humidity outside the allowable ranges could
result not only in malfunction but also serious impact on the CCD
elements as small white spots may be generated. Please exercise
care during use.
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Wipe the external cabinet of the unit with a soft cloth. Do not
wipe the body with benzene or thinner. Doing so may cause the
surface to melt or turn cloudy. When it is extremely dirty, soak the
cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the body with it, and
then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent.
Ⅵ Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism
Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colors may be
incorrect if this unit is used near a radio or television transmitting
antenna, in places where strong magnetic fields are generated by
transformers, motors, etc., or near devices emitting radio waves,
such as transceivers or cellular phones.
Rechargeable Battery
Ⅵ Be sure to use only the specified batteries.
Ⅵ Use of wireless microphone near this unit
When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner is used
near this unit during recording, the tuner could pick up noise.
We do not guarantee the safety and performance of this
device if an unspecified battery is used.
Ⅵ Avoid using or placing this unit in the following places.
• Places subject to extreme heat or cold
• Places with excessive dirt or dust
Ⅵ The battery is not charged when purchased.
Ⅵ When using the battery in a low temperature environment
(10 f or below), the operating time may be shortened, or it
may not function properly. When using the device outdoors in
the winter weather, warm the battery, such as by placing it in
the pocket, before attaching it.
• Places with high humidity or moisture
• Places subject to smoke or vapor such as near a
cooking stove
• Places subject to strong vibrations or unstable surfaces
• In a parked car under direct sunlight or near a heater for
long hours.
Ⅵ Do not expose the battery to excessive heat, such as
direct sunlight or fire.
Ⅵ If the battery is not to be used for a long time,
Ⅵ Do not place this unit at places that are subject to
radiation or X-rays, or where corrosive gases occur.
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use up the charge completely and detach it from the camera
to prevent deterioration.
Ⅵ Protect this unit from being splashed with water.
(Especially when shooting in the rain)
(Wait for the battery to run out by itself such as through
continuous shooting or playback.)
Ⅵ Protect this unit from getting wet when shooting on a
beach. In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the body. Be
sure to clean the unit after use.
B Charge the battery once every half a year, and store it
again after using up the charge.
Ⅵ Attach the battery cap after removing the battery, and
store it in a dry place between 15 f to 25 f.
Ⅵ Protect this unit against penetration of dust when using it
in a place subject to sandy dust.
Ⅵ Do not expose this device and the remote control to
excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or fire. The built-in
battery may explode if it gets heated up.
Battery
Ⅵ Do not leave the card slot cover open for a long period of
time. Dirt entering the interior of the slot may cause it to
malfunction.
Battery Cap
Ⅵ ATTENTION:
The product you have purchased is powered by
a rechargeable battery that is recyclable.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.
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Ⅵ If you format (initialize) the SDHC/SDXC card, all data
recorded on the card, including video data and setup files,
will be deleted.
SDHC/SDXC Cards
Ⅵ This camera recorder saves the recorded images and
audio sound on the SDHC/SDXC card (sold separately) in
the card slot.
Ⅵ If you want to wipe out all information by completely
erasing the data, we recommend either using commercially
available software that is specially designed for that purpose,
or by physically destroying the SDHC/SDXC card with a
hammer, etc. When formatting or erasing data using the
camera recorder, only the file administration information is
changed. The data is not completely erased from the SDHC/
SDXC card.
Ⅵ Use an SDHC/SDXC card (4 GB to 128 GB) with Class 6
or higher performance and formatted using this camera
recorder.
* Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA or
SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.
Ⅵ Some commercially available SDHC/SDXC cards may be
harder to be removed from this unit. Remove them by
hooking onto the groove on the cards.
Ⅵ If the SDHC/SDXC card contains files recorded by
devices other than this camera recorder or files that are
saved from a PC, the recordable time may be shorter or data
may not be properly recorded. In addition, the remaining
space on the card may not increase even when files are
deleted using a PC.
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It will be easier to remove the cards after serveral times.
Do not stick any stickers on the cards.
Handling of SDHC/SDXC Cards
Groove
Ⅵ The access lamp and status indicator blink in green when
data on the SDHC/SDXC card is being accessed. Do not
remove the SDHC/SDXC card during data access (such as
recording, playback, or formatting). Do not turn off the power
or remove the battery and AC adapter during access either.
Ⅵ The SDHC/SDXC card may pop out when it is being
removed. Be careful not to lose the card.
Ⅵ Do not use or store the SDHC/SDXC card in a place that
is subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
Ⅵ Do not place the SDHC/SDXC card near locations that
are exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio waves.
Ⅵ Inserting the SDHC/SDXC card incorrectly may result in
damage of this unit or the SDHC/SDXC card.
Ⅵ We are not liable for any accidental loss of data stored on
the SDHC/SDXC card. Please back up any important data.
Ⅵ Make use of the SDHC/SDXC card within the prescribed
conditions of use.
Do not use it at the following locations.
Places that are subject to direct sunlight, high humidity or
corrosion, places near thermal equipment, sandy or dusty
places, or in a car under the sun with the doors and windows
closed.
Ⅵ Do not bend or drop the SDHC/SDXC card, or subject it to
strong impact or vibration.
Ⅵ Do not splash the SDHC/SDXC card with water.
Ⅵ Do not dismantle or modify the SDHC/SDXC card.
Ⅵ Do not touch the terminals with your hands or with a metal
object.
Ⅵ Do not allow dust, dirt, water, or foreign objects to adhere
to the terminals.
Ⅵ Do not remove the labels or stick other labels or stickers
on the SDHC/SDXC cards.
Ⅵ Do not use pencils or ballpoint pens to write on the SDHC/
SDXC cards. Always use oil-based pens.
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Introduction
Precautions for Proper Use
(continued)
Characteristic CCD Phenomena
Ⅵ Smear and blooming
Due to the physical structure of CCDs, vertical streaking
(called “smear”) may occur when shooting an extremely
bright light source or expansion of light (called “blooming”)
may appear around it. Although the CCD employed in this
unit produces very little smear or blooming, these
phenomena may still occur when shooting a bright light
source.
Others
Ⅵ Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the
card slot.
Smear
Ⅵ Do not turn off the power or remove the power cable
during recording or playback.
Vertical pale streaking appearing at
high luminous object
Ⅵ The camera recorder may not show stable pictures for a
few seconds immediately after the power is turned on, but
this is not a malfunction.
High luminous object (such as light
bulbs, sun)
Blooming
Blurring in highlight
Ⅵ Do not drop this unit or subject it to strong impact or
vibration as it is a precision equipment.
Monitor Screen
Ⅵ Optical performance of lens
Ⅵ Moire or aliasing
Due to the optical performance of the lens, color divergence
phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration) may occur
at the periphery of the image. This is not a camera
malfunction.
Stripes, lines or other fine patterns may appear jagged when
they are shot.
Ⅵ White dots
High temperatures can cause CCD sensor pixels to produce
white dots in the image. This is especially prominent when
boosting the sensitivity.
This is a characteristic of the charged-coupled device (CCD).
As far as possible, use this unit under conditions where the
temperature of this unit does not increase.
Ⅵ Noise may appear in the image when switching modes.
Ⅵ If placed on its side, heat release efficiency will
deteriorate.
Ⅵ Use the supplied AC adapter as the power supply. Do not
use the supplied AC adapter on other devices.
Ⅵ When the connectors that come with connector covers are
not in use, put on the covers to prevent damage to the
connectors.
Characteristic Lens Phenomena
Ⅵ When shooting an extremely bright light source, ghosting
may occur. This is a characteristic of the lens and not a
malfunction.
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
Ⅵ The LCD monitor and viewfinder screens are
manufactured using high-precision technology. Black spots
may appear on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens, or
red, blue, and/or white spots may not disappear. However,
this is not a malfunction and these spots are not recorded on
the SDHC/SDXC card.
Copyright
Ⅵ Any recordings made on this camera recorder that are
played back for profit or public preview may infringe on the
rights of the owner of the recordings.
Ⅵ Do not use the recordings for purpose other than personal
enjoyment without prior consent from the owner.
Ⅵ If you use this unit continuously for a long period of time,
the characters displayed in the viewfinder may temporarily
remain on the screen. This is not recorded on the SDHC/
SDXC card. They will not appear after you turn the power off
and then on again.
Ⅵ If you use this unit in a cold place, the images may appear
to lag on the screen, but this is not a malfunction. Retained
images are not recorded on the SDHC/SDXC card.
Ⅵ Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to
strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the screens.
Ⅵ Due to the characteristic of the viewfinder display device,
colors may appear on the images when you blink your eyes.
This is not a malfunction. It does not affect the recorded
images, HDMI output, or component output.
8
Accessories
Attaching the Audio Unit
The audio unit (with handle) is not attached to the camera
recorder unit when purchased.
Attach the audio unit according to the following procedure.
1
Attach the audio unit by sliding it all the way into the
shoe on the top of the camera recorder.
This camera recorder comes bundled with the following
accessories.
Battery
Charger
AA-VF8U
2 Turn the screw on the audio unit clockwise to fasten it
Remote
Control Unit
AC Adapter
AP-V20M
Battery
BN-VF823U
fully and securely to the camera recorder.
If the audio unit is not fully and securely tightened, it will be
loose and may drop off from the camera recorder during use.
3 Connect the audio unit cable to the [AUDIO IN]
terminal of the camera recorder.
AV Cord
Component Cable
Power Cord
Ⅵ Audio Unit
Clamp
Screw
(U model: 2)
(E model: 4)
Cable
Shoe
Microphone
Audio Unit
CD-ROM
Open the cover
[AUDIO IN] Terminal
Memo :
● The clamp on the audio unit is for fixing the microphone
cable and cannot be used to fix the audio unit cable.
(A Page 15)
9
Introduction
Names of Parts
Ⅵ Front
Ⅵ Top
A
O
N
M
L
K
J
T
W
AWB
B C
D
E
F
G H I
A Tally lamp (A Page 19)
F
Shoe
For mounting separately sold lights and accessories.
Eyepiece focus lever
B
C
D
E
Tally lamp (
Remote control sensor (
[AWB] Auto White Balance button (
Lens/Lens cover ( Page 18)
A
Page 19)
G
A
Page 15)
A
Page 33)
H
I
J
Eyepiece
A
Viewfinder (
A
Page 22)
[REC/6] Record trigger/User 6 Button (
A
Page 27)
Button for starting or stopping recording.
You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific
feature in the menu setting to this button. (A Page 19)
K
Zoom lever (
A
Page 28)
For zooming to the Tele (T) or Wide (W) end.
L
M
Accessory mounting screw hole
Microphone holder ( Page 15)
A
For mounting an external microphone.
Knob
Knob for locking the microphone in place.
External microphone ( Page 15)
N
O
A
10
Ⅵ LCD Side
U T S
AUTO MANUAL
CH-1
CH-2
CH-2 INPUT AUDIO INPUT
-
LINE
MIC
-
AUDIO
INPUT1
INPUT2
-
-
SELECT
R
MIC+48V
INPUT1
INPUT2
AUTO MANUAL
Q
P
A
USER1 USER2
ND
FILTER
ON
O
N
M
FOCUS
ZOOM
B
C
OFF
AF/MF
FULL AUTO
GAIN WHT.BAL
IRIS A/M
L-
B-
M-
H-
A-
PRST-
A
B
A Built-in microphone (A Page 38)
N
[FOCUS/ZOOM] ring switch
B
C
D
Lens cover switch (
Manual ring ( Page 28)
[ND FILTER] switch ( Page 30)
A
Page 18)
O
A
For setting the function of the manual ring to focus
A
Reduces the amount of incident light to 1/10.
Iris dial ( Page 36)
[GAIN] Gain switch ( Page 35)
For selecting one of the three sensitivity levels.
P
[USER2] User 2 button (
A
Page 19)
A specific feature in the menu setting can be assigned to this
button according to the user’s preference.
E
A
Q
[USER1] User 1 button (
A
Page 19)
F
A
A specific feature in the menu setting can be assigned to this
G
[WHT.BAL] White balance selection switch
Page 33)
R
[CH-1/CH-2] CH-1/CH-2 recording level adjustment
A
(A
knob ( Page 38)
For selecting one of the three types of white balance.
[IRIS A/M] Iris mode selection button ( Page 36)
Switches between manual and automatic iris.
For adjusting the audio input level for the CH-1 or CH-2
audio.
H
A
S
[CH1/CH2 AUDIO SELECT] CH-1/CH-2 audio selection
switch ( Page 38)
A
I
Card slot A status indicator (
Page 20)
For setting the method of adjusting the audio recording level
for the CH-1 or CH-2 audio to the Auto or Manual mode.
J
Card slot A ( Page 20)
A
Slot for SDHC/SDXC cards. Open the door to insert the
SDHC/SDXC card.
T
[AUDIO INPUT 1/2] INPUT1/INPUT2 audio input signal
A
K
Card slot B (
A
Page 20)
For selecting the input signal for the [INPUT1] or [INPUT2]
terminal.
SDHC/SDXC card.
U
[CH-2 INPUT] CH-2 audio input terminal selection
L
Card slot B status indicator (
A
Page 20)
switch ( Page 38)
A
For selecting whether to input audio signals to CH-2 audio
from the [INPUT1] or [INPUT2] terminal.
M
[FULL AUTO] Full Auto mode selection button
Page 25)
(A
Memo :
For setting the shooting mode to the Full Auto or Manual
mode.
● [INPUT1] terminal, [INPUT2] terminal: R, S on Page13
11
Introduction
Names of Parts (continued)
Ⅵ LCD Monitor
When the LCD cover is opened
I H G F
E
M L
K
MENU/
THUMB
SLOT SEL
LOLUX/3
T
C.REVIEW/4
ZEBRA/5
DISPLAY
W
D
COMPONENT
OUT
A / V OUT
AUTO MANUAL
REC
CH-1
CH-2
CH-2 INPUT AUDIO INPUT
-
LINE
MIC
-
AUDIO
INPUT1
INPUT2
-
-
SELECT
MIC+48V
I
N
P
U
T
1
I
N
P
U
T
2
AUTO MANUAL
A
B C
J
USER1 USER2
ND
FILTER
ON
FOCUS
ZOOM
Bottom
N
OFF
AF/MF
FULL AUTO
GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M
L-
B-
M-
H-
A-
P
R
S
T
-
A
B
A LCD cover
H
[LOLUX/3] Low-light shooting/User 3 button (
A
Page 19)
You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific
B
[COMPONENT OUT] Component output terminal
Page 91)
(A
C
D
[A/V OUT] Audio/Video output terminal (
A
Page 91)
Page 28)
[DISPLAY] Display button
(A Page 20)
[C.REVIEW/4] Clip Review/User 4 button (
A
For checking the most recently captured images.
You can also use it as a user button by assigning a specific
J
[REC] Record trigger button (
A
Page 27)
Button for starting or stopping recording.
E
[ZEBRA/5] Zebra/User 5 button (
K
L
LCD monitor (
A
Page 20)
For displaying or canceling the display of zebra pattern
based on the luminance of the object. You can also use it as
a user button by assigning a specific feature in the menu
setting to this button. (A Page 19)
[MENU/THUMB] Menu/Thumbnail button
The operation changes according to the status of the camera
recorder.
During Camera mode: Displays the menu screen. Press
again to exit the menu.
F
Built-in speaker (
A
Page 39)
During Media mode: During media playback, the thumbnail
screen is displayed.
During thumbnail screen display, the thumbnail menu is
displayed.
Adjust the volume with the [ADJ./VOL.] knob on the rear.
Memo :
●
●
●
The built-in speaker is usable only in the Media mode. Audio
is not output from the built-in speaker during Camera mode.
Audio level in the Camera mode and Media mode can be
adjusted separately.
When in the Media mode, the volume of the headphone and
speaker are adjusted at the same time.
M
Set lever
When in the Camera mode, this lever is used for Program AE
selection and as the zooming lever. (A Page 30)
and playback control. (A Page 48)
When the menu screen is displayed, this lever is used for
menu setting. (A Page 58)
● The built-in speaker cannot be used when the [HDMI]
terminal, [A/V OUT] terminal, or headphone jack is
connected.
Ⅵ Bottom
G
[SLOT SEL] Slot selection button (
A
Page 25)
N
Tripod mounting holes (
A
Page 15)
For switching the active card slot during shooting and
playback.
Memo :
● To prevent the camera recorder from falling, attach
securely using the rotation prevention hole.
● Use screws with screw length 5 mm and below.
12
Ⅵ Rear
Ⅵ Grip Belt Side
S R
M
L
K
ACCESS
A
CAM
MEDIA
OIS
SHUTTER
OPEN
B
AE
±
REC
CLOSE
DC
C D EF GHI
J
P Q
L
[CAM] Camera mode indicating lamp (
A
Page 25)
Ⅵ Rear
Lights up in red during the Camera mode.
Memo :
For switching the image stabilizer feature ON or OFF.
● During the USB mode, both the [MEDIA] indicating lamp
B
[SHUTTER] Shutter Speed button (
Press this button to set the shutter speed manually.
Press this button to set the exposure manually.
A
Page 35)
K and [CAM] indicating lamp L go out.
M
[ACCESS] Access indicating lamp
C
A
Lights up or blinks during recording or playback.
D
Ⅵ Grip Belt Side
[ADJ.] : For adjusting the shutter speed (
A
Page 35) and
exposure (
and the built-in speaker. ( Page 39)
A
N
[STANDBY/ON OFF]/[CAM/MEDIA] Power/Operation
mode selection switch
A
STANDBY/ON OFF : Turns the power On/Off. (
A
Page 17)
CAM/MEDIA
: Sets this camera recorder to the Camera
or Media mode.
E
F
G
H
I
J
Battery mount ( Page 16)
[HDMI] terminal ( Page 91)
] USB terminal ( Page 90)
[DC] input terminal
Battery lock release button (
[REC] Record trigger button (
A
A
Memo :
[
A
MEDIA] position for 1 second or longer.
O
P
Q
Grip belt mount (
] Headphone jack (
[REMOTE] Remote terminal (
A
Page 15)
Page 39)
Page 91)
A
Page 16)
Page 27)
[
A
A
For starting or stopping recording.
[MEDIA] Media mode indicating lamp (
Lights up in red during the Media mode.
A
For connecting a separately sold wired remote control.
K
A
Page 25)
R
[INPUT1] Audio input 1 terminal (
For connecting an XLR microphone.
[INPUT2] Audio input 2 terminal (
For connecting an XLR microphone.
A
Page 38)
Page 38)
S
A
13
Introduction
Names of Remote Control
Parts and Functions
A
START/STOP
O
SET
M
ZOOM
S.SHOT
INFO
B
C
D
P
K
J
L
N
SET
E
F
G
I
H
PLAYLIST
DISP
INDEX
A [START/STOP] Button
Button for starting or stopping recording.
[ZOOM] Button
L
[
] Left button
Moves the cursor to the left on the menu screen or thumbnail
screen.
It is also used to perform reverse search during playback or
frame-by-frame reverse playback during pause.
B
Press [T] to zoom in.
Press [W] to zoom out.
M
[
] Down button
C
[S.SHOT] Button
This function is not available on this camera recorder.
[-] Button
This function is not available on this camera recorder.
] Reverse button
Returns to the beginning of the clip during playback.
[PLAYLIST] Button
This function is not available on this camera recorder.
[DISP] Button
For switching the displays on the LCD screen and viewfinder.
[INDEX] Button
This function is not available on this camera recorder.
] Forward button
Advances to the next clip during playback.
[+] Button
This function is not available on this camera recorder.
[INFO] Button
Moves the cursor downward on the menu screen or
thumbnail screen. Advances to the next clip during playback.
N
[
] Right button
D
Moves the cursor to the right on the menu screen or
thumbnail screen.
It is also used to perform forward search during playback or
frame-by-frame forward playback during pause.
E
[S
O
[
] Up button
F
Moves the cursor upward on the menu screen or thumbnail
screen. Returns to the beginning of the clip during playback.
G
P
[
] Button
For confirming a selected item on the menu screen or
thumbnail screen.
It is also used to start or pause playback when in the Media
mode.
H
I
[T
Memo :
● To use the remote control, set [Wireless Remote] in the
[Others] menu to AOnB. (A Page 74)
● When a wired remote control is connected, operation from
the remote control is not accepted regardless of the
setting.
J
K
This function is not available on this camera recorder.
14
Preparations
Settings and Adjustments
Before Use
Attaching an External Microphone
You can attach a microphone to the microphone holder.
The supplied microphone is a phantom microphone.
1
Turn the knob on the microphone holder anticlockwise
to loosen and open the microphone holder.
Adjusting the Grip Belt
Open the pad and adjust the position of the grip belt accordingly.
2 Place the microphone in the microphone holder.
3 Turn the knob on the microphone holder clockwise to
secure the microphone.
4 Connect the microphone to the [INPUT1] or [INPUT2]
(XLR) terminal according to the type of microphone
cable terminal you are using.
5 Attach the microphone cable to the clamp.
6 Specify the audio input settings correctly.
(A Page 38)
Note :
1.3. Knob
2. Microphone
●
If the grip is loose, the camera recorder may fall off resulting
in injuries or malfunction.
5. Clamp
● Parents should take extra care when your child is using
the camera recorder.
Microphone Holder
Setting up the Remote Control
The remote control comes supplied with batteries when you
purchase this product.
4.[INPUT1/INPUT2]
Terminals
To start using, pull out the insulation sheet.
IN
OPEN
IO
D
AU
Insulation Sheet
AWB
Remote Control Sensor
Attaching the Tripod
Memo :
● To use the remote control, set [Wireless Remote] in the
[Others] menu to AOnB. (A Page 74)
To prevent the camera recorder from falling off, which may
result in injuries or damages, read the instruction manual of
the tripod to be used and make sure that it is securely
attached. (A Page 12)
●
Point the front end of the remote control toward the sensor. Use
the remote control within a distance of 5 meters from the camera
recorder. The camera recorder may not respond to the remote
control operations at some angles.
Ⅵ Replacing batteries
1
Press the lock tab, and pull out the battery holder.
2 Replace the button battery (CR2025).
Lock Tab
Button Battery
Note :
● Use the tripod on a stable surface.
15
Settings and Adjustments
Before Use (continued)
Batteries
Removing the Hood
Charging the Battery
Charge with the supplied battery charger.
Remove the hood when attaching a filter (with external
diameter 50 mm and below), teleconverter or wide converter
to the front of the lens.
1
Connect the battery charger to a power outlet using the
provided power cord.
Ⅵ Turn the hood in an anti-clockwise direction to
2 Attach the supplied battery to the battery charger by
remove it.
pressing and sliding it in the direction of the arrow.
●
●
When battery charging starts, the indicating lamp blinks.
When charging is complete, the indicating lamp lights up.
3 Remove the battery by sliding it in the opposite
direction after charging is complete.
To Power Outlet
Hood
Battery
Power Cord
Indicating Lamp
Battery
Charger
Lens Cover
Ⅵ
Use the lens cover switch to open or close the lens cover.
Before shooting, open the lens cover.
When this camera recorder is not in use, close the lens cover
to protect the lens.
Attaching the Battery
1
Turn off the power of the camera recorder.
AUTO MANUAL
CH-1
CH-2
CH-2 INPUT AUDIO INPUT
-
LINE
MIC
-
AUDIO
INPUT1
INPUT2
-
-
SELECT
MIC+48V
2 Attach the supplied battery.
I
N
P
U
T
1
I
N
P
U
T
2
AUTO MANUAL
With the battery mark (D) on the left, insert it into the camera
recorder, and slide it to the left.
USER1 USER2
ND
FILTER
ON
Battery Lock Release
Button
FOCUS
ZOOM
OFF
AF/MF
FULL AUTO
GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M
L-
B-
M-
H-
A-
P
R
S
T
-
A
B
Lens Cover Switch
Note :
● Do not press against the lens cover with force. Doing so
may damage the lens or the cover.
Battery
Removing the Battery
1
Turn off the power of the camera recorder.
2 Press the battery lock release button and slide the
battery to the right.
16
Ⅵ Cntinuous recording time (approximate)
1
Set the [STANDBY/ON OFF] switch to ASTANDBY/ONB.
The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode.
Battery
BN-VF815U
Continuous Recording Time
Memo :
Approx. 1 hrs 15 mins
● The camera recorder always start up in Camera mode
when the power is turned on.
BN-VF823U (Provided) Approx. 2 hrs
●
Recording time may differ depending on the age of the
battery, charging condition, and operating environment.
Recording time is shortened in cold environments.
Recording time is shortened when the zoom lens and LCD
screen are frequently used.
●
Use the [CAM/MEDIA] operation mode selection switch to
switch to a different mode. The [CAM] indicating lamp and
[MEDIA] indicating lamp change as below.
●
●
[CAM] Indicating
Lamp
[MEDIA] Indicating
Lamp
Mode
During Camera
mode
Lights up in red
Light goes out
During Media mode Light goes out
During USB mode Light goes out
Lights up in red
Light goes out
Turning On/Off the Power
[STANDBY/ON OFF] Switch/[CAM/MEDIA]
Operation Mode Selection Switch
Turning On the Power
Preparation: Attach a charged battery or connect the AC
adapter. [Charging the Battery] (A Page 16 )
Ⅵ When the AC adapter is connected
Memo :
● To switch to the Media mode, fix the switch at the [CAM/
MEDIA] position for 1 second or longer.
Turning Off the Power
[DC] Terminal
1
Set the [STANDBY/ON OFF] switch to AOFFB.
AC Adapter
To Power Outlet
Ⅵ Auto Power Off feature
When [Auto Power Off] in the [Others] menu is set to AOnB,
the power turns off automatically when the camera recorder
is not operated for 5 minutes or longer while running on
battery. (A Page 74)
Memo :
● When both the battery and AC adapter are connected,
power from the AC adapter connection will be used. As
such, this function will not have any effect.
17
Preparations
2 Specify [Time Zone] and [Date/Time].
A Move the cursor with the set lever (H I) and select the
Setting the Clock (Initial
Setting)
setting item.
B Change the values with the set lever (JK).
Set the date/time of the built-in clock in the [Initial Setting]
screen. The configured date/time data is saved in the built-in
rechargeable battery even if the power is turned off.
3 Press the center of the set lever after setting is
complete.
The clock is set to 0 seconds of the input date/time.
Memo :
Setting the Clock in the [Initial Setting]
Screen
The [Initial Setting] screen appears when the power is turned
on for the first time and when the built-in battery is turned on
again after being fully discharged.
●
The configured date/time data can be displayed on the LCD
monitor and viewfinder and be recorded to the SDHC/SDXC
card.
●
The value of the year can be set in the range of
2063
A2000B to
A
B.
All operations are disabled until initial settings are complete.
Changing the Time after Initial Setting
Ⅵ Setting the date/time (A Page 74)
1
Select [Others] menu
B[Date/Time].
Set Lever
The [Date/Time] setting screen appears.
[MENU/THUMB] Button
OIIS
MENU/
THUMB
SHUTTER
T
AE
±
REC
W
REC
DC
1
Turn on the power.
The [Initial Setting] screen appears.
Ⅵ For GY-HM150U
2 Set the date and time.
A Move the cursor with the set lever (H I) and select the
setting item.
B Change the values with the set lever (JK).
3 Press the center of the set lever after setting is
complete.
The clock is set to 0 seconds of the input date/time.
Changing the Display Style
menu.
Ⅵ For GY-HM150E
Memo :
●
To perform the settings while looking at the monitor screen
connected to the video signal output terminal, set [Display
On TV] in the [A/V Out] menu to
AOn
B. (
A
Page 73)
Ⅵ Setting the date style (Date Style) (A Page 72)
A Select [LCD/VF] menu B[Status Display] menu B[Date
Style].
B Select the date display style.
[Setting values: YMD (year, month, day), MDY (month,
day, year), DMY (day, month, year)]
C Press the center of the set lever.
18
Ⅵ Setting the time style (Time Style) (A Page 72)
Tally Settings
A Select [LCD/VF] menu B[Status Display] menu B[Time
Style].
B Select the time display style.
[Setting values: 12hour (12 hour display), 24hour (24 hour
display)]
You can select whether to enable the illumination of the tally
lamp.
C Press the center of the set lever.
Set using [Tally] in the [Others] menu. (A Page 74)
When this is set to
mode.
AOnB, the tally lamp lights up in the recording
Date/Time Display in Each Operation
Mode
Tally Lamp
During Camera mode Date/time of the built-in clock is
displayed.
During Media mode
Shooting date/time of the clip being
played back is displayed.
Assigning Functions to the
[USER] Buttons
AWB
Tally Lamp
This camera recorder comes with two user buttons
[USER1,USER2], as well as some buttons with the user
button feature, namely [LOLUX/3], [C.REVIEW/4], [ZEBRA/
5], and [REC/6].
A specific function can be assigned to each button according
to your preference.
Memo :
● When the audio unit is attached, the tally lamp on this
camera recorder (lower tally lamp in the above diagram)
does not function.
[REC/6] Button
W
AUTO MANUAL
CH-1
CH-2
CH-2 INPUT AUDIO INPUT
-
LINE
MIC
-
AUDIO
INPUT1
INPUT2
-
-
SELECT
MIC+48V
INPUT1
INPUT2
AUTO MANUAL
[LOLUX/3] Button
USER1 USER2
ND
FILTER
ON
SLOT SEL
LOLUX/3
FOCUS
ZOOM
DISPLAY
C.REVIEW/4
ZEBRA/5
OFF
AF/MF
LL AUTO
IRIS A/M
GAIN T.BAL
L-
M-
H-
[ZEBRA/5] Button
[C.REVIEW/4] Button
A
B
USER1 USER2
Memo :
● Assign functions to the respective user buttons using
[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/[ZEBRA/5]/
[REC/6] of [Switch Set] in the [Camera Function] menu.
●
The [REC/6] button is set to
ARec
B
by default, and can be
used to start/stop recording. The
assigned to the [REC/6] button.
A
Rec function can only be
B
● When the menu screen is displayed, the [USER1] and
[USER2] buttons function as the menu operation buttons.
( A Page 58 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen])
19
Preparations
Ⅵ Removing the SDHC/SDXC card
SDHC/SDXC Cards
1
Open the door.
2 Make sure the SDHC/SDXC card to be removed is not
being accessed (status indicator blinking).
3 Push the SDHC/SDXC card and remove it from the
Inserting an SDHC/SDXC Card
slot.
This camera recorder comes with two SDHC/SDXC card
slots. (Slot A and Slot B)
4 Close the door.
Ⅵ SDHC/SDXC cards to use
Note :
● Do not touch the metal part of the SDHC/SDXC card when
inserting or removing the SDHC/SDXC card.
See [SDHC/SDXC Cards] (A Page 7 ).
[SLOT SEL] Button
SLOT SEL
LOLUX/3
DISPLAY
C.REVIEW/4
ZEBRA/5
Cards
The estimated recordable time is only a guide. Differences
may occur depending on the SDHC/SDXC card in use and
the battery condition.
( A Page 63 [Camera Resolution])
( A Page 63 [Frame & Bit Rate])
Door
A,B
Notched Corner
File Format
Bit Rate
MOV/MP4
SP
MOV/AVI
HQ
SP
* Preparation: Turn off the power.
Open the door.
Camera
Resolution
720p/
1080i
720p
1080i
480i/576i
1
SDHC
Card
Approx.
22 min
Approx.
17 min
Approx.
12 min
Approx.
15 min
4 GB
2 Insert an SDHC/SDXC card with the notched corner
first.
Approx.
45 min
Approx.
35 min
Approx.
25 min
Approx.
30 min
8 GB
3 Close the door.
Approx.
90 min
Approx.
70 min
Approx.
50 min
Approx.
60 min
16 GB
32 GB
64 GB
128 GB
Approx.
180 min
Approx.
140 min
Approx.
100 min
Approx.
120 min
Ⅵ Selecting a card slot
SDXC
Card
Approx.
360 min
Approx.
280 min
Approx.
200 min
Approx.
240 min
1
Press the [SLOT SEL] button.
●
●
Doing so switches between Slot A and Slot B.
When an SDHC/SDXC card is inserted, the status indicator
of the selected slot lights up.
Approx.
720 min
Approx.
560 min
Approx.
400 min
Approx.
480 min
●
When data in the SDHC/SDXC card is being accessed, the
access lamp and status indicator blink.
Memo :
● If the SDHC/SDXC card contains files recorded by
devices other than this camera recorder or files that are
saved from a PC, the recordable time may be shorter or
data may not be properly recorded.
Selected slot during Camera mode
Remaining Time
● Up to 600 clips per [File Format] can be recorded to one
SDHC/SDXC card on this camera recorder. When 600
clips are recorded to one card, the remaining space is
displayed as 0 min regardless of the estimated recordable
time, and no further recording can be performed.
Memo :
● If the SDHC/SDXC card to switch to cannot be read, slot
switching will not be performed.
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2 Select the slot of the SDHC/SDXC card to be
Write-Protect Switch on the SDHC/SDXC
Card
formatted and press the center of the set lever.
A Slide the write-protect switch upward to enable writing or
deleting.
2
B Slide the write-protect switch downward to prevent writing
or deleting. (Data in the card are protected.)
Write-Protect Switch
A
B
3 The status of the selected SDHC/SDXC card appears.
4 Select [Format] and press the center of the set lever.
Write/Delete Enabled
Write/Delete Disabled
ⅥCard Slot Status Indicator
The following table shows the respective states of slot A and B.
Lamp
Slot Status
Blinks in green
Inserted SDHC/SDXC card is being accessed.
(writing/reading data)
4
Do not turn off the power of the camera
recorder or remove the SDHC/SDXC card.
Lights up in green On standby. Inserted SDHC/SDXC card can
be used for recording or playback.
5 Formatting starts.
Light goes out
● SDHC/SDXC card is not inserted.
● An unusable card is inserted.
● An SDHC/SDXC card is inserted but a
different slot is selected.
Formatting (Initializing) SDHC/SDXC Cards
When the following cards are inserted,
REQUIRED appears. Format the card using the camera
recorder menu.
AFORMATTING
B
●
●
Unformatted SDHC/SDXC cards
SDHC/SDXC cards formatted under different specifications
6 Formatting is complete.
ACompleteB appears when formatting is complete.
Memo :
Note :
●
Be sure to format the SDHC/SDXC card on this camera
recorder. SDHC/SDXC cards formatted on a PC and other
peripheral equipment cannot be used on this camera
recorder.
●
●
●
●
If you do not want to format the card, select [Cancel] and
press the center of the set lever to return to the previous
screen.
Memo :
If you remove the SDHC/SDXC card during formatting,
● To cancel the message display, press the center of the set
lever.
the previous screen.
● A [!] mark and the message AFORMATB appear at the
remaining media area when an SDHC/SDXC card that
requires formatting is inserted.
During formatting, menu operation is unavailable but you can
start recording. However, this is only available when a
recordable SDHC/SDXC card is inserted in the other slot.
Formatting cannot be performed in the following cases.
1
Select [Format Media] in the [Media] menu. (
A
Page 75)
• Recording is in progress on the SDHC/SDXC card to be
formatted.
• SDHC/SDXC card is not inserted.
• Write-protect switch of the SDHC/SDXC card is set
(
is displayed).
Note :
●
If you format the SDHC/SDXC card, all data recorded on the
card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted.
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Preparations
Ⅵ Adjusting the brightness of the viewfinder
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
Set using [VF Bright] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 70)
Ⅵ Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen
Set using [LCD Bright] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 70)
Ⅵ Setting the brightness of the LCD screen
backlight
Viewing the Viewfinder/LCD Screen
You can monitor video images on this camera recorder using
the viewfinder, LCD screen, or both.
Set using [LCD Backlight] in the [LCD/VF] menu.
(A Page 70)
Ⅵ Viewing with the viewfinder
1
Pull out the viewfinder.
Displays on the viewfinder/LCD screen
various markers in the video image on the LCD monitor and
viewfinder screens during shooting.
2 Incline the viewfinder vertically to a position that
enables easy viewing.
Besides camera and playback images, the following
characters are displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
3 Turn the eyepiece focus lever to adjust the focus.
Ⅵ Status screen (A Page 23)
Ⅵ Auto White display* (A Page 24)
Ⅵ Menu setting screen (A Page 24)
Ⅵ Alarm display (A Page 24)
Ⅵ Viewing with the LCD screen
1
Open the LCD cover.
2 Incline the LCD cover to a position that enables easy
viewing.
Ⅵ
Marker and safety zone indicators* (
A
Page 87)
* Displayed in Camera mode only
Face-to-face Shooting
Direction (direction in
which the screen faces the
subject)
Memo :
●
When [Display On TV] in the [A/V Out] menu is set to AOnB,
the status screen and menu screen are also displayed in the
video image of the video signal output terminal. ( Page 73)
A
ON
Viewfinder
ON
Eyepiece
Focus Lever
Ⅵ Relationship between the viewfinder and LCD screen
displays
When [VF Slide SW] in the [LCD/VF] menu is set to ADisableB
(A Page 70)
LCD
DISPLAY
C.REVIEW/4
ZEBRA/5
Monitor
VF Status
OFF
LCD Status
OFF
Video Output
VF
[DISPLAY] Button
OFF
ON
LCD+VF
VF
OFF
ON
ON
LCD+VF
Status Screen
This screen allows you to check the current settings.
To display the status screen, press the [DISPLAY] button in
the normal screen.
The status display differs according to the operation mode,
namely Camera, Media, and USB.
When [VF Slide SW] in the [LCD/VF] menu is set to AEnableB
(A Page 70)
VF Status
OFF
LCD Status
OFF
Video Output
VF
OFF
ON
ON
LCD
VF
OFF
ON
ON
LCD+VF
Memo :
● When the [HDMI], [COMPONENT OUT] or [A/V OUT]
terminal is connected, video images will not appear on the
viewfinder.
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ⅥStatus Screen in Camera Mode
ⅥStatus Screen (Viewfinder/LCD Monitor)
(Viewfinder/LCD Monitor) (A Page 80)
During Clip Playback in Media Mode
(A Page 85)
The display switches between the 3 screen types with every
press of the [DISPLAY] button. (STATUS 0 B 1 B 2 B 0)
The display switches between the 5 screen types with every
press of the [DISPLAY] button.
(STATUS 0 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 0)
STATUS 0 Screen
STATUS 1 Screen
STATUS 2 Screen
STATUS 3 Screen
STATUS 4 Screen
STATUS 0 Screen
STATUS 1 Screen
STATUS 2 Screen
ⅥStatus Screen in USB Mode
This screen displays the USB mode.
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
(continued)
Alarm Display
● Alarm is displayed during the status screen display in
Camera mode (STATUS 0, 1, 4) and Media mode.
If the alarm occurs during STATUS 2 or 3 screen display in
●
Camera mode, the display will return to STATUS 0 screen
and alarm will be displayed. (
and Actions])
A
Page 94 [Error Displays
Auto White Display (Camera Mode Only)
Displays the operation and result when Auto White Balance is
activated.
( A Page 33 [Adjusting the White Balance])
Alarm Display Area
Zebra Pattern Display
Zebra pattern that indicates the luminance level of the video
image can be displayed on this camera recorder.
You can set the luminance level for displaying the zebra
pattern.
Menu Setting Screen
For configuring various settings.
Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to display the menu setting
( A Page 32 [Displaying the Zebra Pattern])
screen.
Zebra Pattern
( A Page 58 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen])
[Main Menu] Screen
Memo :
● Use the following ways to turn ON/OFF the zebra pattern
display.
•
Press the [ZEBRA/5] button.
( A Page 32, 66 )
• Select [LCD/VF] menu B[Shooting Assist]B[Zebra].
(A Page 70)
●
Set the luminance level in [LCD/VF] menu
Assist] [Zebra]. ( Page 70)
B[Shooting
B
A
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Shooting
Selecting a Shooting Mode
Selecting a Focusing Mode
There are two focusing modes, namely Auto and Manual.
Ⅵ Setting to the Auto Focus mode
1
Press [AF/MF] to display the Auto Focus icon (AF) on
the screen.
Selecting the Full Auto/Manual Shooting
Mode
Focus is adjusted automatically.
AF/MF
There are two adjustment modes for shooting, namely the
Full Auto and Manual modes.
Ⅵ Setting to the Manual Focus mode
1
Press [AF/MF] to display the Manual Focus icon (MF) on
the screen.
Ⅵ Setting to the Full Auto shooting mode
When [FULL AUTO] is pressed once, the current adjustment
mode is displayed. Pressing [FULL AUTO] while the mode is
displayed changes the setting.
Adjust the focus manually. (A Page 29)
AF/MF
1
Press [FULL AUTO] to display the Full Auto shooting
mode icon ( ) at the top of the screen.
A
AAFB : Auto Focus Mode
AMFB: Manual Focus Mode
Exposure, aperture, shutter speed, and white balance are
adjusted automatically.
FULL AUTO
Ⅵ Setting to the Manual shooting mode
1
Press [FULL AUTO] to display the Manual shooting
mode icon ( ) at the top of the screen.
Even when the Manual shooting mode is set, the aperture
M
●
INPUT1
INPUT2
CH-2
AUTO MANUAL
and shutter speed are adjusted automatically if their icons
are not displayed.
●
●
To adjust the shutter speed manually, press the [SHUTTER]
button to display and change the value. (
To adjust the aperture manually, press the [IRIS A/M] button
and change the value with the iris dial. ( Page 36)
A
Page 35)
USER1 USER2
ND
FILTER
ON
A
FOCUS
ZOOM
FULL AUTO
OFF
AF/MF
FULL AUTO
IRIS A/M
GAIN WHT.BAL
L-
M-
H-
B-
A-
PRST-
A Full Auto Shooting Mode
A
B
M Manual Shooting Mode
[AF/MF]
USER1 USER2
ND
FILTER
ON
FOCUS
ZOOM
OFF
AF/MF
FULL AUTO
IRIS A/M
GAIN WHT.BAL
L-
M-
H-
B-
A-
PRST-
A
B
[IRIS A/M]
Iris Dial
[FULL AUTO]
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Shooting
ⅥList of Formats
The following is a list of file formats and video formats that
can be selected on this camera recorder.
Selecting System
Definition, File Format and
Video Format
Ⅵ When [System Definition] is set to AHD (MPEG2)B
Record Format
for recording/playback and the record format for video
images on this camera recorder.
Camera Resolution
HorizontalxLine
1280x720
Remarks
File Format
Frame & Bit Rate
QuickTime/
MP4
60p (HQ)
60p (SP)
Memo :
HDV
compatible
● Make a selection in [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B
[Record Format] menu. (A Page 63)
30p (HQ)
30p (SP)
HDV
compatible
Selecting a System Definition
Select the system definition in [System Definition].
There are two different definitions for selection.
HD (MPEG2) : Records in HD (High Definition) quality
24p (HQ)
24p (SP)
HDV
compatible
50p (HQ)
50p (SP)
SD (DV)
: Records in SD (Standard Definition) quality
HDV
compatible
25p (HQ)
25p (SP)
HDV
compatible
Selecting a File Format
Select a file format in [File Format].
There are three file formats for selection.
1440x1080
60i (HQ)
60i (SP)
HDV
QuickTime
: QuickTime file format (.MOV)
compatible
MP4
AVI
: MP4 file format
: Standard video file format for Windows
systems
50i (HQ)
50i (SP)
HDV
compatible
Memo :
1920x1080
60i (HQ)
30p (HQ)
50i (HQ)
25p (HQ)
24p (HQ)
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
● The available options vary as follows depending on the
[System Definition] setting.
• For AHD (MPEG2)B : QuickTime, MP4
• For ASD (DV)B
: QuickTime, AVI
Ⅵ When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B
When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B, the video
format is fixed as follows.
Selecting a Video Format
Select a [Record Format] from the list of formats. The
selectable [Frame & Bit Rate] changes according to the
settings of [System Definition], [File Format], and [Camera
Resolution].
The recording bit rate is 35 Mbps VBR when AHQB is
selected, and 18.3 Mbps (1080i is 25 Mbps) CBR when ASPB
is selected.
Record Format
Camera Resolution
HorizontalxLine
Remarks
File Format
Frame & Bit Rate
60i
QuickTime/ 720 x 480 (U model)
DV
compatible
AVI
720 x 576 (E model)
50i
DV
compatible
Selecting the Aspect Ratio of SD Videos
Select an aspect ratio for the images.
The available options vary as follows depending on the
[System Definition] setting.
●
●
For
For
A
A
HD (MPEG2)
SD (DV)
B
: Fixed at 16:9
B
: 16:9, 4:3
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Shooting
Setting the Record Format Menu
1
Display the [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Record
Format] menu.
2 Set each of the items.
Preparation: Set to the Camera mode. (A Page 25)
3 After setting is complete for all items, select [SET] at
the bottom of the screen, and press the center of the set
lever.
This camera recorder comes with two [REC] buttons (located
at the rear and on the LCD cover) and one [REC/6] button for
shooting.
You can operate with any of the three buttons.
●
●
The record format is switched.
A
A
Please Wait
B
message appears on the screen during
1
Press [REC].
switching.
Recording starts.
REC
REC REC/6
2 Press [REC].
Recording stops.
3
REC
REC REC/6
Recording Mode Display
[REC/6]
REC / 6
[REC]
OIIS
MENU/
THUMB
SHUTTER
T
AE
±
REC
W
REC
DC
[REC]
Memo :
MP4)/2 GB (AVI). The file is split into two or more files if
the maximum size is exceeded.
● Recording stops when there is no more space left on the
SDHC/SDXC card. If [Slot Mode] in the [Rec Mode] menu
is set to ASeriesB, recording to the SDHC/SDXC card in
the other slot will start automatically. (A Page 64)
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Shooting
Memo :
Viewing Recorded Videos
Immediately (Clip Review)
● Clip Review is unavailable when Clip Continuous Rec is
paused (ASTBYCB, yellow text) and when Frame Rec is
paused (ASTBYFB, yellow text). To operate, press and
hold the [REC] button or use the user button assigned
with ARec StopB to set to ASTBYCB (white text)/
ASTBYFB (white text) first. (A Page 45)
You can check the most recently recorded video.
However, the video clip cannot be played back if the settings
of the camera recorder are different from the video format
(Camera Resolution/Frame & Bit Rate) of the clip.
(A Page 63)
Zoom Operation
[REC/6]
Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting
mode M
REC / 6
Adjusts the angle of view.
Zoom ratio: 1x to 10x (optical zoom only)
[REC]
OIIS
MENU/
THUMB
SHUTTER
T
Zooming can be operated using any of the four levers/rings
below.
AE
±
REC
W
REC
A Camera recorder’s zoom lever on the top surface
DC
SLOT SEL
LOLUX/3
DISPLAY
C.REVIEW/4
ZEBRA/5
B Camera recorder’s manual ring:
This can be used as a zoom ring when the [FOCUS/
ZOOM] ring switch at the side of the camera recorder is
set to AZOOMB.
[C.REVIEW/4]
[REC]
1
Assign Clip Review to any of the user buttons.
A
B
C Set lever on the LCD monitor
By default, it is assigned to the [C.REVIEW/4] button.
D [ZOOM] button on the remote control
Memo :
●
To use this function, assign
buttons.
AClip ReviewB to any of the user
The priority order of these levers/rings is in the sequence A
> B > C > D.
* [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set]B[USER1]/
[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/[ZEBRA/5]/[REC/
6]BAClip ReviewB(A Page 67)
A Zoom Lever
W
T
B Manual Ring
2 Press the button assigned with the AClip ReviewB
function during standby (ASTBYB is displayed).
USER1 USER2
ND
●
Playback starts. The playback position changes according to
the setting.
[Last 5 sec/Top 5 sec/CLIP] (A Page 67)
After playback ends, the camera recorder returns to the
FILTER
ON
FOCUS
MENU/
THUMB
ZOOM
OFF
AF/MF
FULL AUTO
T
IRIS A/M
GAIN WHT.BAL
●
W
L-
M-
H-
B-
A-
PRST-
A
B
REC
ASTBYB (recording standby) mode.
C.REVIEW/4
C Set Lever on LCD
Monitor
Ring switch set to
Note :
AZOOMB
●
To start recording immediately during Clip Review, press
[REC]. Doing so cancels Clip Review and enters recording
mode. It will take some time to start recording after the
button is pressed.
●
●
●
●
To cancel Clip Review operation, press the user button
Ⅵ A zoom bar appears during zoom operation.
assigned with the
During Clip Review, only the [REC] button and user button
assigned with the Clip Review function are enabled.
AClip ReviewB function again.
A
B
When the last clip is less than 5 seconds, the whole clip is
played back.
Only video clips in the currently selected slot can be
reviewed.
● When there are no clips in the selected slot, Clip Review
function is disabled.
W
T
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Adjusting the Focus
Manually
Using the Focus Assist Function
This feature temporarily switches the screen to black-and-
white, and adds color to the contour of the focused image.
There are two ways to activate the Focus Assist function.
A Set [LCD/VF] menu B[Shooting Assist]B[Focus Assist] to
Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting
mode M
AOnB. (A Page 70)
B Assign the Focus Assist function to a user button and
Ⅵ Setting to the Manual Focus mode
press the button. ( A Page 19, 66 )
1
Press [AF/MF] to display the Manual Focus icon (MF) on
the screen.
* Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch
Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/
[ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6] to AFocus AssistB. (A Page 66)
AF/MF
[REC/6] Button
W
AUTO MANUAL
CH-1
CH-2
CH-2 INPUT AUDIO INPUT
Manual Focus Mode
-
LINE
MIC
-
AUDIO
INPUT1
INPUT2
-
-
SELECT
MIC+48V
INPUT1
INPUT2
AUTO MANUAL
[LOLUX/3] Button
USER1 USER2
ND
FILTER
SLOT SEL
ON
LOLUX/3
FOCUS
ZOOM
DISPLAY
C.REVIEW/4
ZEBRA/5
OFF
AF/MF
ULL AUTO
IRIS A/M
GAIN .BAL
L-
M-
H-
[ZEBRA/5] Button
[C.REVIEW/4] Button
A
B
USER1 USER2
2 Set the [FOCUS/ZOOM] ring switch to AFOCUSB.
Doing so enables you to use the manual ring of the lens as a
focus ring.
Manual Ring
3 Turn the manual ring to adjust the focus.
Using the Focus Assist function on the right helps to enable
easy focusing.
* Turn the manual ring to add color to where you want to
focus.
Ⅵ Canceling Focus Assist
Ring switch set to
AFOCUSB
Set [LCD/VF] menu B[Shooting Assist]B[Focus Assist] to
AOffB.
Manual Ring
Alternatively, press the user button that is assigned the
Focus Assist function.
Memo :
USER1 USER2
ND
FILTER
ON
● To change the contour color, set using [LCD/VF] menu
B[Shooting Assist]B[Color]. (ABlueB/AGreenB/ARedB)
FOCUS
ZOOM
OFF
AF/MF
FULL AUTO
●
point where color is added may appear grainy, making the
contour color unclear.
IRIS A/M
GAIN WHT.BAL
L-
M-
H-
B-
A-
PRST-
A
B
● When [Display On TV] in the [A/V Out] menu is set to
AOnB, the Focus Assist display is output on the external
monitor. Set [Display On TV] to AOffB to clear the display
on external monitors. (A Page 73)
[AF/MF]
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Shooting
Shooting Different Scenes
and Conditions (Program AE)
Enabling Lolux Mode
Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting
mode M
To increase the sensitivity when in dim surroundings, set to
the Lolux mode.
Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting
mode M
1
Assign
( A Page 19, 66 )
By default, it is assigned to the [LOLUX/3] button.
You can adjust the exposure and shutter speed according to
the subject to ensure that shooting is performed with the
optimal settings.
●
● [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch
Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/
[ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6]BALoluxB(A Page 66)
1
Open the Program AE selection screen.
Push the set lever to the right.
2 Press the [LOLUX/3] button or the user button that is
assigned with ALoluxB.
Lolux mode starts, and ALoluxB appears on the screen.
2
●
Select the most appropriate mode, and confirm the selection.
Push the set lever up or down to select a mode, then press
the center to confirm.
3 Cancel the Lolux mode.
●
The Program AE screen closes, and the icon of the selected
mode appears on the screen.
Press the [LOLUX/3] button or the user button that is
assigned with ALoluxB.
Memo :
● When shooting in Lolux mode, secure the camera
recorder using a tripod as camera shakes may blur the
image.
● Shutter speed and gain cannot be adjusted in the Lolux
mode.
Using the Built-in ND Filter
Set Lever
Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting
mode M
OIIS
MENU/
THUMB
SHUTTER
T
Adjust the amount of light from the lens by turning the [ND
AE
±
REC
W
FILTER] switch ON/OFF to enable/disable the built-in ND
REC
filter.
Set the filter to AONB when shooting at a bright outdoor
location.
DC
Ⅵ Settings
Off
: Disables Program AE.
USER1 USER2
ND
FILTER
ON
Portrait
Sports
Snow
:
:
Blurs the background to highlight the subject.
FOCUS
ZOOM
OFF
Captures fast moving subjects clearly in every single frame.
AF/MF
FULL AUTO
GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M
L-
M-
H-
B-
A-
P
R
S
T
-
: Prevents the subject from appearing too dark, such
as when shooting a snowfield on a sunny day.
A
B
[ND FILTER] Switch
Spotlight : Prevents the human subject from appearing too
bright under light.
Twilight
: Makes evening scenes look more natural.
30
Ⅵ Set the [ND FILTER] switch to AONB.
4 After setting the value, press the [ADJ./VOL.] knob for
Reduces the amount of incident light to 1/10.
ANDB appears on the screen.
1 second or longer to switch to the AE Lock mode.
●
●
An
L
mark appears after the setting value on the screen.
AE Lock: Locks the exposure setting value.
AE Lock
Memo :
● Enabling [ND FILTER] during shooting may cause
distortion in the image or noise in the audio sound.
Ⅵ Canceling AE Lock
Adjusting the Exposure
Manually
1
Press the [ADJ./VOL.] knob for 1 second or longer.
The mark disappears.
Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting
mode M
Ⅵ Disabling the Manual Exposure mode
Generally, the brightness of the subject that is being shot is
automatically adjusted according to the reference values of the
camera. However, the brighter or darker areas of an image may
appear unclear depending on the shooting conditions. To prevent
this from occurring, you can correct the exposure manually.
1
AE
Press [AE ].
1
Set to the Manual Exposure mode.
ACCESS
CAM
MEDIA
●
●
Press [AE ].
OIS
SHUTTER
OPEN
The AE value appears on the screen, and the adjustment
mode is enabled.
AE
±
REC
[AE ]
CLOSE
AE
[ADJ./VOL.]
Knob
DC
Memo :
● AE lock cannot be canceled in the following cases.
mode
AE] (A Page 30)
AE Value
• When a setting other than the entire screen is selected
in [AE Area](A Page 36)
2 Adjust the exposure.
• When switched to the Full Auto/Manual mode
(A Page 25)
●
●
●
Operate with the [ADJ./VOL.] knob.
Tilt upward to increase the value and make the image brighter.
Tilt downward to decrease the value and make the image
darker.
3 Confirm the setting value.
●
●
Press the [ADJ./VOL.] knob.
The manual setting value is set.
(The setting value (-6 to +6) is displayed on the screen.)
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Shooting
Using the Tele Macro
Feature
Displaying the Zebra
Pattern
Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting
mode M
Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting
mode M
During video shooting, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are
displayed only at areas with the specified luminance levels.
You can specify the luminance level range for displaying the
zebra pattern.
zoom. (1 m B approx. 80 cm)
There are two ways to set this feature.
A Set [Tele Macro] in the [Camera Function] menu to AOnB.
(A Page 65)
Displaying the Zebra Pattern
B Assign the tele macro function to a user button and press
the button. ( A Page 19, 66 )
A Set [LCD/VF] menu B[Shooting Assist]B[Zebra] to AOnB.
* Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch
Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/
[ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6] to ATele MacroB. (A Page 66)
(A Page 70)
B Assign the zebra function to a user button and press the
●
When the tele macro feature is turned
icon appears on the screen.
AOnB, a tele macro
button. ( A Page 19, 66 )
* Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch
Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/
[ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6] to AZebraB. (A Page 66)
● A zebra pattern is displayed at the area that corresponds
to the specified luminance level.
Tele Macro Icon
Zebra Pattern
Memo :
● When Program AE is set to ATwilightB, the tele macro
feature is forcibly turned AOffB.
Memo :
● When [Display On TV] in the [A/V Out] menu is set to
AOnB, the zebra pattern display is output on the external
monitor. Set [Display On TV] to AOffB to clear the display
on external monitors. (A Page 73)
Ⅵ Clearing the zebra pattern display
There are two ways to clear the zebra pattern display.
●
●
Set [LCD/VF] menu
Press the user button that is set as
B
[Shooting Assist]
B
[Zebra] to AOffB.
AZebraB.
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Specifying the Luminance Level Range for
Displaying Zebra Pattern
Adjusting Automatic White Balance
As the color of the light (color temperature) varies according
to the light source, it is necessary to readjust the white
balance when the main light source illuminating the object
changes. You can store two white balance types in memories
[A] and [B].
You can specify the upper limit (Top) and lower limit (Bottom)
of the luminance level range.
This is set to the range of 70 % to 80 % by default.
1 Specify the upper (Top) and lower (Bottom) limits of the
1
Set to the Manual shooting mode.
luminance level in [LCD/VF] menu
B[Shooting Assist]B[Zebra].
2 Set the ND filter according to the lighting. (A Page 30)
Item
Top
Settings
Options
Upper luminance limit for
displaying zebra pattern
5 % to 100 %, Over
(in 5 % increments)
3 Set the [WHT.BAL] switch to AAB or ABB.
Bottom
Lower luminance limit for
displaying zebra pattern
0 % to 100 %
(In 5 % increments)
4 Locate a place with similar lighting conditions as the
object to be shot, place a white object near the center of
the screen and zoom in to fill the screen with white.
5 Press the [AWB] button.
Adjusting the White
Balance
Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M
AWB
1
Set to the Manual shooting mode.
●
●
Select a white balance type using the [WHT.BAL] switch.
You can select one of the three white balance types using
the [WHT.BAL] switch.
[AWB] Button
[WHT.BAL]
Description
Switch
● AAUTO WHITE A, B OPERATIONB appears when Auto
White Balance is activated.
● When the correct white balance is achieved, AAUTO
WHITE A, B OKB appears for about 3 seconds.
[B]
Switches to the white balance type that is
stored in Position [B]. If automatic white
balance adjustment is performed at this
position, the adjusted white balance is saved
to Position [B].
[A]
Switches to the white balance type that is
stored in Position [A]. If automatic white
balance adjustment is performed at this
position, the adjusted white balance is saved
to Position [A].
AUTO WHITE A
OPERATION
[PRST(PRESET)] Switches to the white balance setting
(A3200KB or A5600KB) in [Preset Temp.] of
[AWB] Activated
the [Camera Process] menu. (A Page 68)
AUTO WHITE A
OK
USER1 USER2
ND
FILTER
ON
FOCUS
ZOOM
OFF
AF/MF
FULL AUTO
IRIS A/M
GAIN WHT.BAL
L-
M-
H-
B-
A-
P
R
S
T
-
A
B
Result Display
[ND FILTER]
Switch
[WHT.BAL] Switch
Note :
● Do not use highly reflective objects, such as metals. Doing
so may result in improper white balance adjustment.
● The Auto White function cannot provide optimum white
balance with an object outside the adjustment range, for
example when it contains only a single color or not
enough white color.
Memo :
● You can assign the FAW (Full Auto White Balance) mode
to the [WHT.BAL] switch. (A Page 34)
33
Shooting
Memo :
Adjusting the White
Balance (continued)
● Set the camera recorder to the Full Auto shooting mode to
activate the FAW mode. White balance is automatically
adjusted according to the color temperature of the lighting
on the object.
●
When Program AE is set to
automatically set to 5600K.
ATwilightB, the white balance is
Ⅵ Error Message
●
In these cases, white balance switching with the [WHT.BAL]
selection switch is disabled.
If the auto white balance adjustment is not correctly
completed, one of the following messages will appear for
about 3 seconds.
Note :
●
The FAW function cannot provide optimum white balance
Error Message
NG : OBJECT
Status
with a subject outside the FAW adjustment range, for
example when it contains only a single color or not enough
white color.
The accuracy of FAW is inferior to that of Auto White
Balance.
The object used is defective.
Displayed when there is not enough
white color on the object, or when the
color temperature is not suitable.
Use another white object and adjust
the white balance again.
●
● When the power of the camera recorder is turned on with
the FAW mode selected, it takes about 10 seconds for the
FAW adjustment to complete. Do not start recording
during this interval.
ERROR : LOW LIGHT
ERROR : OVER LIGHT
Insufficient illumination.
Displayed when the lighting is dark.
Increase the lighting and adjust the
white balance again.
Excessive illumination.
Adjusting White Paint
Displayed when the lighting is too
bright. Decrease the lighting and adjust
the white balance again.
Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M
Adjusts the red (R) and blue (B) components when in the
Auto White Balance mode.
1
Set to the Manual shooting mode.
Using the Full Auto White Balance (FAW)
Function
The FAW function adjusts the white balance value
automatically as the lighting condition changes.
This mode is convenient when you have no time to adjust the
white balance or when the camera recorder is moved
conditions.
2 Select [White Paint R] or [White Paint B] in the
[Camera Process] menu and adjust. (A Page 68)
●
●
[White Paint R] : Adjusts the red component.
[White Paint B] : Adjusts the blue component.
Memo :
● Readjusting AWB (Auto White Balance) resets the
respective colors (R and B) to their default settings.
● Adjustment cannot be performed when the [WHT.BAL]
switch is set to APRST(PRESET)B.
1
Set to the Manual shooting mode.
2 Set using [Camera Function] menu [Switch
Set]B[FAW]. (A Page 66)
You can assign FAW (Full Auto White balance) to any of the
three positions on the [WHT.BAL] switch ([A], [B],
[PRST(PRESET)]).
3 Set the [WHT.BAL] switch to the position that is
assigned the FAW function.
B-
A-
PRST-
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Adjusting Manual Gain
Adjusting the Shutter
Speed
Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M
Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M
You can select the gain of the video amplifier using the
[GAIN] switch on the camera recorder.
The default positions of the switch are as follows.
The light sensitivity can be electrically boosted using the
[GAIN] switch when there is insufficient illumination on the
object. (3 positions)
The shutter speed can be set to a value according to the
user’s preference. When this is set to Auto, the shutter speed
is automatically controlled.
1
Set to the Manual shooting mode.
2 Set to the shutter speed adjustment mode.
[GAIN] Switch
Description
[L]
[M]
[H]
0 dB (No boosting is applied.)
●
●
Press the [SHUTTER] button.
The shutter speed that is set in the manual mode is
displayed.
9 dB (Boosts sensitivity by about 3 times.)
18 dB (Boosts sensitivity by about 8
SHUTTER
times.)
3 Select a shutter speed value.
USER1 USER2
ND
FILTER
ON
●
●
Operate with the [ADJ./VOL.] knob.
The selected value is displayed.
FOCUS
ZOOM
OFF
AF/MF
FULL AUTO
IRIS A/M
GAIN WHT.BAL
L-
M-
H-
B-
A-
P
R
S
T
-
A
B
[GAIN] Switch
4 Confirm the shutter speed value.
Memo :
●
●
Press the [ADJ./VOL.] knob.
● The gain value of each position can be set to AAGCB and
within the range of A0dBB to A18dBB (in increments of 3
dB) using [Switch Set]B[GAIN L]/[GAIN M]/[GAIN H] in
the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 66)
● Boosting the sensitivity causes the screen to appear
grainier.
Doing so exits the adjustment mode and the shutter speed is
displayed.
ACCESS
CAM
MEDIA
OIS
SHUTTER
OPEN
Automatic Gain Mode (Automatic Gain
Adjustment)
[SHUTTER]
AE
±
REC
CLOSE
Set the camera recorder to the Full Auto shooting mode to
activate the Auto Gain Control mode (AAGCB fixed). The gain
of the video amplifier is automatically set according to the
brightness of the object.
In this case, the [GAIN] switch on the camera recorder is
disabled.
[ADJ./VOL.]
DC
Knob
Note :
● When in the Lolux mode, shutter speed cannot be adjusted
manually.
Memo :
● When Program AE is set to [Twilight], the automatic gain
mode is disabled and gain value is automatically set to
A0dBB.
Ⅵ Setting values
Frame rate 60
1/3.75, 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100,
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000
Frame rate 50
1/3.13, 1/6.25, 1/12.5, 1/25, 1/50, 1/80, 1/120,
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000
Frame rate 24
1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500,
1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000
Ⅵ Setting shutter speed to AUTO
1
Press the [SHUTTER] button twice to clear the display.
35
Shooting
Adjusting the Aperture
Setting the Photometry Area
Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M
Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M
The aperture value (F-number) of the lens can be set as
follows.
● Brightness of a specific area can be corrected
automatically to the optimal state by selecting one of the
three photometry areas indicated by the frames on the
screen or the area of the entire screen.
F-number
Description
Decrease
The subject appears brighter.
The focused range becomes sharper, while the
background is blurred to produce a soft image.
● Set using [AE Area] in the [Camera Function] menu.
●
When the entire screen is selected in [AE Area], the brightness
1 oSfetthetoetnhtiereMscarneueanlisshauotootminagticmalolydaed.justed to an optimal level.
Increase
The subject appears darker.
Background of image becomes focused as well.
2
●
●
Display the photometry area setting screen. (
A
Page 65)
The [AE Area] screen in the [Camera Function] menu opens.
Photometry area frames are displayed at the center of the
screen.
1
Set to the Manual shooting mode.
2 Set to the aperture adjustment mode.
• Select a photometry area from the left, center, and right
frames on the screen or the entire screen.
●
●
Press the [IRIS A/M] button to set to the Manual Iris mode.
The current F-number is displayed.
IRIS A/M
3 Set the F-number.
Photometry Area
Frame (Green)
●
●
Turn the iris dial.
The selected F-number is displayed.
USER1 USER2
ND
FILTER
ON
3 Select a photometry area.
FOCUS
ZOOM
OFF
AF/MF
FULL AUTO
●
Select a photometry area by pushing the set lever up/down
or to the left/right.
IRIS A/M
GAIN WHT.BAL
L-
M-
H-
B-
A-
P
R
S
T-
A
B
●
When the entire screen is selected, push the lever to the left/
right to select the left/right photometry area frame, or up/
down to select the center photometry area frame.
When any of the left/center/right photometry area frame is
selected, push up or down to select the entire screen.
[IRIS A/M]
Iris Dial
●
Ⅵ Setting values
F1.8 - F8.0 (14 steps)
The open F-number of the aperture varies according to the zoom
position.
Wide [W] end : F1.8
Tele [T] end : F2.8
4 Confirm the photometry area.
●
●
Press the center of the set lever.
The confirmed photometry area is displayed, and the
photometry area icon appears in white. (except when the
entire screen is selected)
Ⅵ 1/3-step display when zooming to the tele [T] end
When the aperture is set to F1.8 at the [W] end of the zoom range,
the aperture value may fall below the open F-number when zoomed
to the [T] end. In this case, the aperture value is not fixed, but
changes according to the open F-number of the respective zoom
positions. The F-number nearest to the open F-number is displayed
in 1/3 steps. (F1.8, F2.0, F2.2, F2.5, F2.8)
●
Brightness within the frame is always automatically
corrected to an optimal level.
Ⅵ Locking the brightness of the photometry area
Ⅵ Setting aperture to AUTO
1
Press the center of the set lever for 1 second or longer while
setting the photometry area or after confirming the setting.
1
While in the Manual Iris mode, press the [IRIS A/M]
button to set to the Auto Iris mode.
●
●
The photometry area frame disappears, and a lock icon (
appears.
The automatically corrected brightness within the
photometry area is locked. (AE Lock)
L)
36
Displaying the Color Bars
Adjusting the Camera Image
Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M
Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting
mode M
Displays the color bars on the screen and starts recording.
(See below)
The picture quality of the camera can be set using the
[Camera Process] menu.
As the adjustments are shown on the screen, you can adjust
the values while checking the picture quality on the camera.
1
Set to the Manual shooting mode.
2 Display the color bars.
●
●
●
●
●
[Detail]
[Knee]
[Gamma]
[Color Matrix]
[Color Gain]
A Set [Bars] in the [Camera Function] menu to AOnB.
(A Page 65)
Memo :
B Assign the color bars function to a user button and press
● For details of the respective items, see the [Camera
Process] menu. (A Page 67)
the button. ( A Page 19, 66 )
* Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch
Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/
[ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6] to ABarsB. (A Page 66)
●
The color bars appears.
Using the Image Stabilizer
Memo :
● The color bars will not appear when in the Full Auto
shooting mode, when the [Program AE] selection screen
is displayed, and when [System Definition] is set to ASD
(DV)B.
Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting
mode M
Reduces blurring of images due to camera shake.
Ⅵ Clearing the color bars display
1
Check whether the image stabilizer feature is turned ON
or OFF.
1
Set [Bars] in the [Camera Function] menu to
Alternatively, press the user button that is set as
A
Off
B.
ABarsB.
● Image stabilizer OFF icon on status display: Image
stabilizer feature OFF
● No image stabilizer OFF icon on status display: Image
stabilizer feature ON
Memo :
● You can also cancel the color bars display by performing
the following operations.
• Open the menu screen.
• Set to a mode other than Camera mode.
ⅥRecording the color bar
When the [Camera Resolution], [Frame & Bit Rate] menu is
as below, the color bar can be recorded.
[Camera
[Frame & Bit Rate]
Resolution]
2 Press the [OIS] button to turn ON the image stabilizer
feature.
1920x1080
60i(HQ), 30p(HQ), 50i(HQ), 25p(HQ),
24p(HQ)
(when image stabilizer feature is OFF)
OIS
1280x720
60p(HQ), 60p(SP), 30p(HQ), 30p(SP),
50p(HQ), 50p(SP), 25p(HQ), 25p(SP),
24p(HQ), 24p(SP)
●
The image stabilizer feature switches between ON and OFF
with every press of the [OIS] button.
• OFF : Use this setting when the camera recorder is
secured, such as when using a tripod.
•
ON : Reduces blurring of images due to camera shake.
Memo :
● Correction by this feature may not be sufficient when
camera shake is too strong.
37
Shooting
Ⅵ Selecting [CH-2] audio
Audio Recording
Configure the [CH-2 INPUT] switch.
●
[INPUT1]: Inputs the audio from the [INPUT1] terminal to
[CH-2].
●
[INPUT2]: Inputs the audio from the [INPUT2] terminal to
[CH-2].
Memo :
Applicable to: Camera mode
There are two ways to input audio sound.
A Built-in microphone
●
The audio from the [INPUT1] terminal is input to [CH-1]
regardless of the setting.
Ⅵ Selecting the audio input to the [INPUT1] or
[INPUT2] terminal
B [INPUT1] terminal / [INPUT2] terminal
●
●
The priority order of the input is in the sequence of
To use the built-in microphone, remove the audio unit cable
from the [AUDIO IN] terminal.
B
>
A.
Configure the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] switch.
[LINE]
[MIC]
Use this setting when connecting to an audio
B[INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminals
device or other equipment.
Use this setting when connecting to a
dynamic microphone.
A Built-in Microphone
[MIC+48V] Use this setting when connecting to a
microphone that requires a +48 V power
supply (phantom microphone), or when using
the supplied microphone.
Audio Unit Cable
Caution :
● When connecting a device that does not require a +48 V
power supply, make sure that it is not set to the [MIC+48V]
position.
Setting the Reference Audio Recording
Level
Ⅵ Adjusting the audio recording level
Select a method for adjusting the audio recording level.
mode M
●
●
Configure the [CH1/CH2 AUDIO SELECT] switch.
Select whether to set each channel to the [AUTO] or
[MANUAL] mode.
Ⅵ Set using [Record Set] menu B[Audio
Set]B[Audio Ref. Level]. (A-20dBB/A-12dBB)
[AUTO]
: Use this setting to enable the auto
adjustment mode.
(A Page 65)
[MANUAL] : Use this setting to enable the manual
adjustment mode. Adjust the audio
recording level using the [CH1/CH2 AUDIO
LEVEL] knob.
Using the Built-in Microphone
Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting
mode M
[CH1/CH2 AUDIO SELECT] Switch
AUTO MANUAL
Ⅵ Setting the input level.
CH-1
CH-2 INPUT AUDIO INPUT
-
LINE
MIC
-
INPUT1
INPUT2
AUDIO
[CH-2 INPUT]
Switch
-
-
SELECT
MIC+48V
INPUT1
INPUT2
CH-2
Set using [Record Set] menu B[Audio Set]B[Internal Mic
AUTO MANUAL
Level]. (A Page 65)
[AUDIO INPUT 1/2] Switch
[CH1/CH2 AUDIO LEVEL] Knob
Using an External Microphone Connected to
the [INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminal
Applicable to: Full Auto shooting mode A, Manual shooting
mode M
Reducing Wind Noise
Preparation: Connect a microphone to the [INPUT1/INPUT2]
terminal.
Ⅵ Menu setting
(A Page 15)
Set [Record Set] menu B[Audio Set]B[Input1 Mic Wind
Cut]/[Input2 Mic Wind Cut]/[Internal Mic Wind Cut] to
AOnB. (A Page 65)
Terminal
Audio Input
[INPUT1] Input to [CH1(L)] at all times. Input to [CH2(R)] can be
enabled using the [CH-2 INPUT] switch.
[INPUT2] Input to [CH2(R)] can be enabled using the [CH-2
INPUT] switch.
38
Monitoring Audio Sound
Using a Headphone
Time Code Recording
Setting
Applicable to: Camera mode, Media mode
Applicable to: Camera mode
1
Connect the headphone.
Displaying the Time Code/User’s Bit
Connect the headphone to the headphone (
) jack.
Menu setting
1
Set [LCD/VF] menu
UB . ( Page 72)
TC : Displays the time code.
UB : Displays the user’s bit.
B
[Status Display]
B
[TC/UB] to TCB
A
or
A
B
A
●
●
A
A
B
B
Time Code
Headphone Jack
2 Set the headphone sound to mixed sound or stereo
sound.
Set using [Audio Monitor] in the [A/V Out] menu.
(AMixB/AStereoB) (A Page 73)
Recording the Time Code
3 Adjust the headphone’s audio level. (Linked to built-in
speaker)
The time code of the camera recorder’s built-in time code
generator as well as user’s bit can be recorded. The time
code generator comes in the preset and regeneration
modes. When in the preset mode, you can set the time code
and user’s bit freely. (A Page 40)
Operate with the [ADJ./VOL.] knob.
Ⅵ Recording time code and user’s bit in the preset
mode
1
Set [TC Generator] in the [TC/UB] menu to
Free Run . ( Page 69)
Rec Run :The time code operates in the run mode only
during recording.
Free Run :The time code operates in the run mode at all
times.
ARec RunB or
ACCESS
A
B
A
CAM
MEDIA
OIS
SHUTTER
OPEN
●
A
B
AE
±
REC
CLOSE
●
A
B
[ADJ./VOL.]
Knob
DC
Ⅵ Recording time code in continuation of the
recorded time code on the SDHC/SDXC card
Memo :
●
●
●
The built-in speaker is usable only in the Media mode. Audio
is not output from the built-in speaker during Camera mode.
Audio level in the Camera mode and Media mode can be
adjusted separately.
When in the Media mode, the volume of the headphone and
speaker are adjusted at the same time.
1
Set [TC Generator] in the [TC/UB] menu to
A Page 69)
ARegenB.
(
Memo :
● When recording is stopped and the SDHC/SDXC card is
removed, the time code will be displayed as follows.
● The built-in speaker cannot be used when the [HDMI]
terminal, [A/V Out] terminal, or headphone jack is
connected.
ARec Run
B
: Time code generated when the recording
was last stopped.
ARegen
B
: Sets to 00:00:00:00.
A
Free Run
B
: Operates in the run mode at all times.
39
Shooting
4 Select [TC Preset] and press the center of the set
Time Code Recording
Setting (continued)
lever.
The time code preset screen appears.
Presetting the Time Code/User’s Bit
The time code and user’s bit can be set in the [TC/UB] menu.
(A Page 69)
Cursor
There are two ways to display the [TC/UB] menu.
A Display the menu screen using the [MENU/THUMB]
button, then select the [TC/UB] menu. (A Page 58)
B Assign the ATC/UBB function to a user button and press
the button. ( A Page 19, 66 )
During non-drop frame
[TC Preset] Screen
(During drop frame)
* Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch
Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/
[ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6] to ATC/UBB. (A Page 66)
5 Set the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).
Ⅵ Setting the time code
●
●
Push the set lever up or down to change the setting value.
Push the set lever to the left or right to jump to the next digit.
1
Use the method above to display the [TC/UB] menu.
2 Set the run mode of the time code generator.
Set [TC Generator] to ARec RunB or AFree RunB.
Memo :
(A Page 69)
● Press the [USER2] button to set all digits to “0”.
●
ARec RunB:The time code operates in the run mode only
during recording.
Free Run :The time code operates in the run mode at all
times.
●
A
B
6 Confirm the time code setting.
●
●
Press the center of the set lever.
Returns to the [TC/UB] menu.
3 Set the framing mode of the time code generator.
Set [Drop Frame] to ANon DropB or ADropB. (A Page 69)
●
A
Non Drop
B
: The time code generator operates in the
non-drop frame mode. Use this setting when
placing emphasis on the number of frames.
: The time code generator operates in the
drop frame mode. Use this setting when
placing emphasis on the recording time.
Ⅵ Closing the menu screen
●
ADrop
B
1
Press [MENU/THUMB].
The normal screen is displayed.
Memo :
MENU/
THUMB
● ADropB cannot be set when [Record Format]B[Frame &
Bit Rate] in the [Record Set] menu is set to 50, 25, or 24.
Presetting the user’s bit
1
Select [UB Preset] in the [TC/UB] menu. (
A
Page 69)
The method for setting the user’s bit is the same as the
method for setting the time code.
An alphanumeric character between 0 to 9 and A to F can be
specified for each digit.
40
Protecting Important
Scenes (OK Mark Function)
Splitting the Clips Freely
(Clip Cutter Trig)
Applicable to: Camera mode
Applicable to: Camera mode
You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes.
Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus
protecting the important clips.
You can split the clips freely without having to stop recording
during shooting.
1
Assign the
buttons.
AClip Cutter TrigB function to any of the user
Appending OK Marks During Recording
Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch
Set]B[USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/[ZEBRA/
5]/[REC/6] to AClip Cutter TrigB. (A Page 66)
1
Assign the
AOK MarkB function to any of the user
buttons.
2 Press the user button that is assigned with AClip
●
Set [Main Menu]
5]/[REC/6] to OK Mark . ( Page 66)
Append or delete the [OK] mark with every press of the user
button that is assigned the function.
B[Camera Function]B[Switch
B
Cutter TrigB during shooting.
A
B
A
[CLIP CUT] appears and the clip is split.
●
●
When an OK mark is appended,
of the status screen on the viewfinder/LCD monitor.
Page 56, 82 )
AOKB appears at the top left
(
A
AOKB Mark
STATUS 1 Screen
Memo :
● Clips cannot be split again for a few seconds after the
operation is performed.
STATUS 1 Screen
●
●
●
This item cannot be used when [Slot Mode] is set to
Backup . ( Page 64)
This item cannot be used when [Rec Mode] is set to a value
other than Normal or Pre Rec . ( Page 64)
A
B
A
Memo :
the camera recorder using [Delete Clip]. However, they
will be deleted when the SDHC/SDXC card is formatted.
When the camera recorder is in Media mode, you can delete
the [OK] marks appended during recording, or append/
delete [OK] marks after shooting.
A
B
A
B
A
The split clips are recorded seamlessly without interruptions
in the video/audio.
●
(
A
Page 56 [Appending and Deleting OK Marks])
●
When the write-protect switch on the SDHC/SDXC card is
set (
is displayed), [OK] marks cannot be appended/
deleted.
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2 Start recording.
Dual Rec
●
●
●
Load recordable media to both slots, and press any of the
[REC] buttons.
In the Dual Rec mode, recording to the media in both slots
starts at the same time.
Both the card slot marks turn red, and the status indicators
of both the card slots also blink in green.
Applicable to: Camera mode
Lights up in red
If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards in the
factory default ([Slot Mode] is set to ASeriesB), pressing the
[REC] button starts recording only to the media in the
selected slot. When the remaining space in the selected
media runs out, recording continues by automatically
activating the media in the other slot.
If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards in the Dual
Rec mode ([Slot Mode] is set to ADualB), pressing the [REC]
button starts recording simultaneously to the media in both
the slots.
The clips recorded to the media in both the slots are
identical, and two clips of the same content can be created
only on this camera recorder. ( A Page 64 [Slot Mode])
STATUS 1 Screen
3 Stop recording.
●
●
Press the [REC] button again.
[REC/6]
Recording to both slots stops, and both the card slot marks
turn white.
REC / 6
●
The same clips are recorded to both cards.
[REC]
White
OIIS
MENU/
THUMB
SHUTTER
T
AE
±
REC
W
REC
DC
A
B
Slot Status Indicator
[REC]
STATUS 1 Screen
Memo :
● During recording in the Dual Rec mode to two cards with a
different amount of remaining space, if the space of one
card runs out, recording to both slots will stop
Setting to Dual Rec mode
automatically. After recording stops, recording
1
Set [Slot Mode] in the [Main Menu]
B[Record Set] menu to
automatically resumes for the card with remaining space.
Although the clips are separated in this case, the clips can
be seamlessly joined by arranging them on the timeline of
the editing software since they are recorded seamlessly.
If the last clip on the cards that are loaded to the two slots
are different from each other, and the time code operating
A
Dual . ( Page 64)
B
A
A ADUALB display appears on the status display screen.
ADUALB Display
●
mode is set to
ARegenB, the Regen mode for the selected
card slot will be enabled in the next recording.
STATUS 1 Screen
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Note :
Backup Rec
●
To perform recording in the Dual Rec mode, it is
You can combine the use of the Dual Rec mode with a
special recording mode. While in the Dual Rec mode, you
●
can also set [Rec Mode] to
Continuous Frame Rec
A
Normal
A
B
,
A
Pre Rec
B,
AClip
Applicable to: Camera mode
B,
A
B
, or Interval RecB.
(
(
A
A
Page 45 [Special Recording])
Page 64 [Rec Mode])
in slot B for backup recording by controlling the starting and
stopping of recording in slot B without using the [REC]
button.
Start or stop the recording using [Main Menu]B[Record
Set]B[Backup Rec] or press the user button that is assigned
with ABackup TrigB. ( A Page 64, 66 )
●
●
●
When both the slots are loaded with recordable cards, the
Dual Rec (simultaneous recording) operation can be
performed. If a recordable media is only loaded to one of the
slots, you can also start recording with one card.
In the Dual Rec mode, continuous recording by switching
from one slot to another cannot be performed. Continuous
recording will not be performed if a recordable media is
loaded to a slot after recording to the other slot has started.
When recording to one slot is in progress with the recorder
set to the Dual Rec mode, loading a recordable media to the
other slot does not enable the Dual Rec operation. To
perform the Dual Rec operation, stop recording temporarily
(excluding pausing recording in the Clip Continuous Rec
mode), and start again.
Slot A
Recording
stops
Slot B
Recording
stops
Slot A
Recording
starts
Slot B
Recording starts
Slot A
(Normal
recording)
Clip 2
Clip 2
●
When one of the cards is accidentally removed while the
Dual Rec operation is in progress, recording to the card in
the other slot will continue. However, repair of the
Slot B
(Backup
recording)
Clip 1
Clip 3
accidentally removed card by the recovery function may fail.
If an error occurs on one of the cards while the Dual Rec
operation is in progress, recording of the erroneous card
stops, while that of the other card continues.
Operations on clips recorded in the Dual Rec mode, such as
clip deletion in the Media mode or appending of OK marks,
can only be performed on the card in the selected slot.
●
●
Memo :
● During the Backup Rec mode (when [Slot Mode] is set to
ABackupB), you can control recording to the 2 slots at
different timings, and backup recording can only be
performed on this camera recorder.
( A Page 64 [Slot Mode])
●
You can record without worrying about missing the important
scenes by setting slot B to be always recording (backup
recording) and using the [REC] button to start/stop recording
of only the required scenes in slot A.
● It is recommended to use a media with high capacity in
slot B.
[REC/6]
REC / 6
[REC]
OIIS
MENU/
THUMB
SHUTTER
T
AE
±
REC
W
REC
DC
A
B
Slot Status Indicator
[REC]
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4 Stop normal recording.
Backup Rec (continued)
●
●
Press any of the [REC] buttons again.
Recording to slot A stops, and the card slot mark of slot A
turns white (unselected state).
●
●
The characters
(white).
The status indicator of slot A goes out.
A
REC
B
(red) changes back to ASTBYB
1
Set [Slot Mode] in the [Main Menu]
B[Record Set] menu to
A
Backup . ( Page 64)
B
A
White (unselected state)
A ABACKUPB display appears on the status display screen.
ABACKUPB Display
5 Stop backup recording.
●
Select [STBY] in [Main Menu]
B[Record Set]B[Backup Rec]
and press the center of the set lever. (
A
Page 64)
(You can also press the user button that is assigned with
ABackup TrigB or ARec StopB. (A Page 66))
Recording to slot B stops, and the card slot mark of slot B
turns white (unselected state).
The characters ABACKUPB changes back to white.
The status indicator of slot B lights up in green.
●
STATUS 1 Screen
●
●
2 Start backup recording. (Backup recording in slot B)
White
●
Select [REC] in [Main Menu]
B[Record Set]
B[Backup Rec]
and press the center of the set lever. (
A
Page 64)
(You can also press the user button that is assigned with
ABackup TrigB. (A Page 66))
●
●
Backup recording into slot B starts. (The characters
ABACKUPB appear in red.)
The card slot mark of slot B turns red (selected state), and
the status indicator of slot B also blinks in green.
Memo :
● During backup recording, if the space of one card runs
out, recording stops only for the card that is full.
Red
Red (selected state)
●
●
●
●
●
When recording to both slots is stopped, recording in the
Regen mode will be enabled for the card slot in which
recording started.
When recording is started in the other slot while recording to
one slot, the clip being recorded is split and simultaneous
recording to the other card starts.
When recording is stopped for either slot A or B while
recording is split.
be seamlessly joined by arranging them on the timeline of
the editing software since they are recorded seamlessly.
Clip Cutter Trig cannot be performed during backup
3 Start normal recording. (Normal recording in slot A)
●
●
Press any of the [REC] buttons.
Recording into the media in slot A starts. (The characters
ARECB appear in red.)
●
The card icon of slot A turns red (unselected state), and the
status indicator of slot A also blinks in green.
recording. (
A
Page 41)
Red (unselected state)
● When [Slot Mode] is set to ABackupB, [Rec Mode] can
only be set to ANormalB. (A Page 64)
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Special Recording
Clip Continuous Rec
In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image,
audio, and accompanying data from the start till the end of
the recording are recorded as one AclipB on the SDHC/
SDXC card.
This mode allows you to consolidate several rounds of Astart-
Applicable to: Camera mode
methods are available in this camera recorder. They are Pre
Rec, Clip Continuous Rec, Frame Rec, and Interval Rec.
Select the mode from [Rec Mode] in the [Record Set] menu.
Example : In normal recording, three clips are generated as
Recording 1, Recording 2, and Recording 3.
However, recording in this mode generates only
one clip.
* Set using [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Mode].
(A Page 64)
Press [REC]
Press [REC]
Press [REC]
(Recording starts)
(Recording resumes)
(Recording resumes)
Press [REC]
(Recording stops)
Press [REC]
Press [REC]
(Recording pauses)
Pre Rec
(Recording pauses)
Recording 1
When starting actual recording while the camera recorder is
in Recording Standby (STBYP) mode, you can start
recording about 5 seconds earlier.
Recording 2
Recording 3
Using Pre Rec allows you to record a complete event without
missing the initial scenes even if you start the recording late.
Completed Clip
Completed Clip
(Recorded video and audio)
(Recorded video and audio)
Recording 1 Recording 2 Recording 3
Recording starts
5 seconds earlier
1
Set [Rec Mode] to
Set [Main Menu] [Record Set]
Continuous . ( Page 64)
The status display changes from
A
Clip Continuous
B.
●
B
A
B[Rec Mode] to
A
Clip
Press [REC]
(Recording starts)
Press [REC]
(Recording stops)
B
●
ASTBY
BBA
STBYCB.
1
Set [Rec Mode] to
Set [Main Menu] [Record Set]
The status display changes from
A
Pre Rec
B
. (
A
Page 64)
[Rec Mode] to
STBY STBYPB.
2 Start recording. (Recording 1)
●
●
B
B
APre RecB.
A
BB
A
●
Press the [REC] button to start recording in Clip Continuous
mode.
2 Press the [REC] button to start recording in Pre Rec
●
The status display changes from
A
STBY
C
BBARECC
B
and
the card slot status indicator blinks in green.
mode.
●
●
The status display changes from
the card slot status indicator blinks in green.
Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The
display changes from REC STBY and the card
slot status indicator lights up in green.
A
STBY
P
B
B
A
REC
P
B
and
3 Pause recording.
●
Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The
display changes from REC STBY (yellow text).
The card slot status indicator continues to blink in green.
A
CBBA
CB
A
P
B
BA
PB
●
Memo :
Note :
●
When the user button assigned with
while the camera recorder is paused (STBY
changes from STBY (yellow text) STBY
yellow text) STBY (white text). A clip is generated.
The card slot status indicator lights up in green. (
A
Rec Stop
), the display
(blinking
B
is pressed
●
When the interval between start and stop recording is short,
STBY may not be displayed immediately after recording
C
A
PB
A
A
C
B
BA
CB
is complete.
B
CB
A
B
ARECPBBASTBYPB (STBY blinks in red) B ASTBYPB is
displayed.
A
Page 19)
●
●
When the SDHC/SDXC card becomes full during recording,
recording stops and ASTOPB is displayed.
Video and audio before the above mentioned time may not
be recorded after recording starts in the following cases.
• Immediately after power on
• Immediately after recording stops
• Immediately after switching from Media mode to
Camera mode
• Immediately after setting [Rec Mode]
• Immediately after the end of Clip Review
• Immediately after changing file format
• Immediately after changing video format
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Special Recording
Frame Rec
In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image and
accompanying data from the start till the end of the recording
are recorded as one AclipB on the SDHC/SDXC card.
In this mode, recording starts with every press of [REC], and
only the specfied number of frames is recorded. The
recording can be written to the media as a single clip until it
is stopped.
Clip Continuous Rec (continued)
Memo :
4 Resume recording. (Recording 2)
● Audio cannot be recorded.
●
Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The
●
Until a specified amount of recordings is accumulated, the
file will not be written to the media.
display changes from
The card slot status indicator continues to blink in green.
A
STBY
C
B
(yellow text)
BARECCB.
●
● If the specified amount is not reached when recording is
stopped, normal recording is performed and frames are
added to the ending of the clip until the amount is
reached. (Padding)
5 Pause recording.
●
Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The
display changes from REC STBY (yellow text).
The card slot status indicator continues to blink in green.
A
C
BBA
CB
●
After the specified number of frames is recorded and written
to the media, recording will be performed until the same
number is accumulated again.
●
6 Resume recording. (Recording 3)
●
Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The
The card slot status indicator continues to blink in green.
Press [REC]
(Frame Rec starts)
Press and hold [REC]
(Frame Rec stops)
A
BA
CB.
●
Press [REC]
Recording resumes
Press [REC]
Recording resumes
7 Press and hold the [REC] button or press the user
button that is assigned with ARec StopB to stop the
recording. (A Page 19)
●
Recording stops and the display changes from
REC STBY . A clip is generated.
The card slot status indicator lights up in green.
A
CBBA
C
B
A
B
Normal recording
(Padding data)
●
Pause
Pause
Pause
Recording of specified number of frames in [Rec Frames]
8 Press the [REC] button again.
●
The status display changes from
the card slot status indicator blinks in green.
A new clip is generated from here.
A
STBY
C
B
BAREC
C
B
and
Actual clip recorded to media
●
A
B
Memo :
●
The following operations cannot be performed while
recording is paused (STBY , yellow text).
Specified amount of data
C
• Clip Review operation (A Page 28)
• Switching SDHC/SDXC card slots
• Switching operation mode (A Page 13)
1
Set [Rec Mode] to
Set [Main Menu] [Record Set]
The status display changes from
AFrame RecB.
●
B
B[Rec Mode] to
AFrame
Note :
B
A
●
Do not remove the SDHC/SDXC card during recording
(REC , red text) or recording pause (STBY , yellow text).
To remove the SDHC/SDXC card in Clip Continuous
mode, press the user button assigned with Rec Stop
press and hold the [REC] button, check that STBY
●
ASTBY STBYFB.
BBA
C
C
●
A
B
B
CB
2 Set the number of frames to record in [Rec Frames].
A
or
A
Set using [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Frames].
(white text) is displayed and the card slot status indicator is
lighted in green before you remove the card.
(A Page 64)
●
●
When the SDHC/SDXC card becomes full during recording,
recording stops and ASTOPB is displayed.
When the power is turned off during recording or recording
pause, recording stops and power is cut off after a clip is
generated.
If the power is cut off due to low battery power, a proper clip
may not be generated.
3 Start recording.
●
●
●
Press the [REC] button to record only the number of frames
specified in [Rec Frames] and pause.
The status display changes from
ASTBY
F
BBAREC
F
BBASTBY
FB
(yellow text).
●
The card slot status indicator blinks in green.
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4 Repeat Frame Rec.
2 Set the number of frames to record in [Rec Frames].
●
●
●
Press the [REC] button again to record only the number of
frames specified in [Rec Frames] and pause.
The status display changes from
Set using [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Frames].
(A Page 64)
3 Set the time interval to start recording in [Rec
A
STBY
F
B
B
A
REC
F
B
(yellow text).
Frame Rec continues until the recording is stopped (step
5
).
Interval].
Set using [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Interval].
5 Press and hold the [REC] button or press the user
button that is assigned with ARec StopB to stop the
recording. (A Page 19)
(A Page 64)
4 Start recording.
●
The card slot status indicator lights up in green.
●
Press the [REC] button to record only the number of frames
specified in [Rec Frames] and pause.
●
After the specified time in [Rec Interval] has passed,
recording starts again to record only the number of frames
specified in [Rec Frames] and pause.
Interval Rec
In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image and
accompanying data from the start till the end of the recording
are recorded as one AclipB on the SDHC/SDXC card.
In this mode, recording and pause are performed repeatedly
at the specified time interval. Only the specfied number of
frames is recorded.
●
●
Interval Rec continues until the recording is stopped.
The status display changes from
A
B
STBY
REC
The card slot status indicator blinks in green.
I
I
B
B
B
B
A
A
REC
STBY
I
IB
B
B
A
STBY
I
B
(red text)
A
(red text).
●
5 Press the [REC] button or the user button that is
The recording can be written to the media as a single clip
until it is stopped.
assigned with ARec StopB to stop the recording.
●
●
The card slot status indicator lights up in green.
The status display is STBY
A
IB.
Memo :
● Audio cannot be recorded.
●
Until a specified amount of recordings is accumulated, the
file will not be written to the media.
●
After the specified number of frames is recorded and written
to the media, recording will be performed until the same
number is accumulated again.
● If the specified amount is not reached when recording is
stopped, normal recording is performed and frames are
added to the ending of the clip until the amount is
reached. (Padding)
Press [REC]
(Interval Rec starts)
Press [REC]
(Interval Rec stops)
Recording resumes
Recording resumes
Interval specified in
[Rec Interval]
Interval specified in
[Rec Interval]
Normal recording
(Padding data)
Pause
Pause
Pause
Recording of specified number of frames in [Rec Frames]
Actual clip recorded to media
Specified amount of data
1
Set [Rec Mode] to
Set [Main Menu] [Record Set]
Rec . ( Page 64)
The status display changes from
A
Interval Rec
B.
●
B
B[Rec Mode] to
A
Interval
B
A
●
A
STBY
BBA
STBY
IB.
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Playback
Playing Back Recorded Clips
Playing Back Videos from the Thumbnail
Screen
card slot.
To play back clips recorded on SDHC/SDXC cards, switch to
the Media mode.
Fix the [CAM/MEDIA] switch to the ACAM/MEDIAB position
for 1 second or longer in Camera mode to enter Media mode.
A thumbnail screen of the clips recorded on the SDHC/
SDXC card is displayed.
1
Menu setting (A Page 63)
[File Format] : For selecting the format of the
recorded file.
[Camera Resolution] : For selecting the image size.
[Frame & Bit Rate] : For selecting the frame rate and bit
rate.
You can play back the selected clip on the thumbnail screen.
Memo :
●
When an SDHC/SDXC card without any clips is inserted,
2 Set to the Media mode.
ANo ClipsB is displayed.
●
●
The thumbnail screen appears.
The thumbnails of the clips that can be played back using
the current video format are displayed.
Operation Buttons
Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the
camera recorder to operate the thumbnail screen.
Slot Used
Current Clip Number/
Total Number of Clips
File Format
Video Format
A
B
USER1 USER2
1080/50i
Unknown
MENU/
THUMB
C
T
D
E
W
Cursor (Selected thumbnail)
Clips that are not supported
Clips not playable using the
current video format
Name
Description
Appends (or deletes) an OK mark on
the selected clip.
A [USER1] Button
Deletes the selected clip.
B [USER2] Button
Displays the thumbnail screen menu.
Press this button to close the menu
screen during menu display and return
to the normal screen.
C [MENU/THUMB]
Button
Sets the values and items. (Confirm)
Plays back the selected clip.
D Press the center
of the set lever.
J : Moves the cursor upward.
K : Moves the cursor downward.
H : Moves back to the previous item.
I : Moves forward to the next item.
(To enter sub-menus or display
pop-up menus.)
E Up/Down/Left/
Right (JKH I) of
Set Lever
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1
Select a clip.
During Forward Search (N)
Push the set lever up/down or to the left/right to move the
cursor to the thumbnail you want to play.
B Push to the
right
The search speed changes each time
this is pushed. (2 steps)
C Push to the
left
Reverse Search
D Push upward Plays from the beginning of the clip
2 Play the clip.
E Push
Plays from the beginning of the next clip
●
●
Press the center of the set lever.
The selected clip is played back.
downward
Press center
Playback
During Reverse Search (O)
B Push to the
right
Forward Search
ⅥChanging the mode during playback
To change the mode during playback, operate using the set
lever.
C Push to the
left
The search speed changes each time
this is pushed. (2 steps)
D Push upward Plays from the beginning of the clip
E Push
downward
Plays from the beginning of the next clip
During Playback (I)
Press center
Playback
B Push to the
Forward Search
The speed changes each time this is
pushed. (2 steps)
right
Memo :
● When frame-by-frame reverse playback is performed,
some frames may be missed.
C Push to the
left
Reverse Search
The speed changes each time this is
pushed. (2 steps)
● When a clip recorded in SD is in the still mode, the image
may be blurred.
D Push upward
●
●
Plays from the beginning of the clip
Plays from the beginning of the
previous clip with repeated operation
E Push
downward
●
●
Plays from the beginning of the next
clip
Switches to the still mode at the end of
the clip for the last clip
Press center
Still
During Still Mode (W)
B Push to the
right
Forwards frame by frame
C Push to the
left
Reverses frame by frame
D Push upward
●
●
Switches to the still mode at the
beginning of the clip
Switches to the still mode at the
beginning of the previous clip with
repeated operation
E Push
downward
●
●
Switches to the still mode at the
beginning of the next clip
Switches to the still mode at the end of
the clip for the last clip
Press center
Playback
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Playback
Name
A Cursor
(continued)
Description
Playing Back Recorded
Clips (continued)
Ⅵ Example of the moving order of the cursor
(total 22 clips)
The thumbnail screen is available in “No Detailed Properties
(4x3 thumbnails)” and “Detailed Properties (4x1 thumbnails)”
displays.
Scrolls
page
Use the thumbnail menu [Detailed Properties] to switch
display. (A Page 53)
The first frame of the recorded clip on the SDHC/SDXC card
is displayed as the thumbnail.
Thumbnails are displayed in order of recording from the
oldest to most recent.
Ⅵ
No Detailed Properties (4x3 Thumbnails)
Screen
Displays the status of the inserted SDHC/
SDXC card, selected SDHC/SDXC card,
write-protect switch, and the need for
restoring.
Use the [SLOT SEL] button to switch slots.
Clips in slot A and B cannot be displayed at
the same time.
B SDHC/
SDXC Card
D
E
F
C
B
G
H
:Write-protect switch of the SDHC/SDXC
card in slot A is set.
:SDHC/SDXC card in slot B needs to be
restored or formatted, or is an
unsupported SDHC/SDXC card.
I
J
Shows the file format of the currently
displayed clips.
Only clips with the resolution (AHD
(MPEG2)B or ASD (DV)B) selected in [System
Definition] are displayed. (A Page 63)
C
File Format
A
* Depends on the settings in [Record
Set]B[Record Format]B[File Format] on
the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 63)
Name
Description
Displays the video format (Camera
Resolution/Frame Rate) that allows playback
and thumbnail display.
Five types including [1080/60i, 30p, 24p],
[1080/50i, 25p], [720/60p, 30p, 24p], [720/
50p, 25p], [480/60i] (U model) and [576/50i]
(E model). Clips of other video formats are
represented in alternative display. Clips that
are in alternative display cannot be played
back with the current video format settings.
D Video
Indicates the selected clip. Use the set lever
(JKH I) to move the cursor.
After power is turned on and SDHC/SDXC
card is inserted, or when the camera
A Cursor
Format
recorder is switched to Media mode, the
cursor is positioned on top of the latest clip.
When the camera recorder changes to the
thumbnail screen during playback, the cursor
is positioned on the clip that was played
back. If you play back the same clip again, it
will continue from where it was left off.
The default position of the cursor when
SDHC/SDXC card slot is switched is on the
previously selected clip before the switch.
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Name
Description
Name
Description
Displays clip information (properties).
D Video Format
I Clip Mark
A
B
(continued)
A
B
C
1080/50i
Unknown
A OK Mark
Clip is appended with OK mark.
Memo :
A A clip with corrupted management
information. It cannot be played back
even if you press the playback button.
● Clips appended with OK marks cannot be
deleted on the camera recorder.
B
Continued From Mark
B
A clip that cannot be played back nor
displayed in thumbnail with the current
video format settings. It cannot be played
back even if you press the playback
button. The format of the clip is displayed.
This mark indicates that the current clip is
continued from another SDHC/SDXC card
when recording is divided and made on
several SDHC/SDXC cards.
C
Continue Mark
* Depends on the settings in [Record
Set]B[Record Format]B[System
Definition], [Camera Resolution], and
[Frame & Bit Rate] items of the [Main
Menu] screen. (A Page 63)
This mark indicates that the current clip will
continue to another SDHC/SDXC card when
recording is divided and made on several
SDHC/SDXC cards.
Guide for the current operation buttons.
J Operation
Displays the [running number/total number of
clips] of the displayed clips.
E Number of
Guide
Clips
Plays back the selected clip.
(red): Less than 1 %
(red): 1 % to 20 %
F Remaining
Battery
Appends an OK mark to the selected clip
when the mark is not appended, or deletes
the OK mark from the selected clip when the
mark is appended. (A Page 56)
(yellow): 21 % to 30 %
(yellow): 31 % to 40 %
(green): 41 % to 70 %
(green): 71 % to 100 %
: External power supply connected.
Power
Memo :
● This is disabled when the SDHC/SDXC
card is locked. (Displayed in gray)
Indicates the scroll position.
G Scroll Bar
When there is a black space below the scroll
bar (white), this indicates further pages.
When the scroll bar (white) is at the bottom,
this indicates the last page.
Deletes the selected clip.
(A Page 54)
Memo :
● This is disabled when the SDHC/SDXC
card is locked. (Displayed in gray)
Displays the time code or date/time at the
start of clip recording. Date/time is displayed
in the local time of the shooting location.
Set whether to display ATCB or ADate/TimeB
in the thumbnail menu [Thumbnail Text].
(A Page 53)
H Thumbnail
Text
Data/time display depends on the settings in
[LCD/VF]B[Status Display]B[Date Style] of
the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 72)
Time is displayed in 24-hour display
regardless of the [Time Style] setting.
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Playback
Name
Description
Playing Back Recorded
Clips (continued)
Shows the detailed properties of the selected
clip. The following information is displayed.
: Clip name
Record Format : Image size, frame rate, bit
rate
C Detailed
Properties
Clip Name
Rec Mode
: Displayed only in the
special recording modes
(not displayed in normal
recording mode)
Ⅵ
Detailed Properties (4x1 Thumbnails)
Screen
TC
: Time code at the start and
end of recording
Duration
: Clip length
Creation Date : Date created
Memo :
A
B
● The information of time and date displays
in the following order, Year, Month, Date,
Time, Minute, Second and Time zone.
● A-B is the break character between Year,
Month and Date for each, and A:B is the
break character between Time, Minute
and Second for each, and ATB is the break
character Date and Time.
C
D
●
A
ZB
displays behind Time when Time zone
is set to UTC+00:00
A
B.
(Time and date display example)
In case of AUTC+00:00B 21:18:50 on June
24th in 2011 (Western European time
zone):
Name
Description
Indicates the selected clip. Use the set lever
(H I) to move the cursor.
A Cursor
A2011-06-24T21:18:50ZB
In case of AUTC-05:00B 10:13:15 on June
24th in 2011 (North American Eastern
time zone).
After power is turned on and SDHC/SDXC
card is inserted, or when the camera
recorder is switched to Media mode, the
cursor is positioned on top of the latest clip.
When the camera recorder changes to the
thumbnail screen during playback, the cursor
is positioned on the clip that was played
back. If you play back the same clip again, it
will continue from where it was left off.
The default position of the cursor when
SDHC/SDXC card slot is switched is on the
previously selected clip before the switch.
A2011-06-2410:13:15-05:00B
Guide for the current operation buttons.
D Operation
Guide
Plays back the selected clip.
Appends an OK mark to the selected clip
when the mark is not appended, or deletes
the OK mark from the selected clip when the
mark is appended. (A Page 56)
Ⅵ
Example of the moving order of the cursor
(total 6 clips)
Memo :
● This is disabled when the SDHC/SDXC
card is locked. (Displayed in gray)
Deletes the selected clip.
Scrolls page
(A Page 54)
Indicates the scroll position.
B Scroll Bar
Memo :
When there is a black space on the right of
the scroll bar (white), this indicates further
pages.
● This is disabled when the SDHC/SDXC
card is locked. (Displayed in gray)
When the scroll bar (white) is at the right end,
this indicates the last page.
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Thumbnail Menu
Press the [MENU/THUMB] button during thumbnail display
to display the thumbnail menu.
Press the [MENU/THUMB] button during menu display to
cancel the settings and exit the menu.
Thumbnail Menu
Sub-Menu
Thumbnail Menu Screen
Item
Function
Media info
Displays the information screen of the SDHC/
SDXC card.
Detailed
Properties
For selecting the display method of the
thumbnail screen.
If a check is selected, the thumbnail screen will
be displayed as [Detailed Properties (4x1
Thumbnail) Screen]. (A Page 52)
Thumbnail
Text...
For selecting the display method for the
thumbnail text on the thumbnail screen.
TC
Displays the recording start time code at the
thumbnail text display area (below the
thumbnail).
Date/Time
Delete Clip...
Displays the recording start date/time at the
thumbnail text display area (below the
thumbnail).
For deleting clips. (A Page 54)
Memo :
● This item cannot be selected when ANo
MediaB or ANo ClipB is displayed in [Delete
Clip].
One Clip
All Clips
Main Menu...
Exit
Deletes the selected clip.
Deletes all clips that are displayed.
Opens the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 62)
Exits and closes the menu.
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Playback
ⅥDuring Thumbnail Screen
Deleting Clips
Ⅵ Deleting with [USER2] button
1
Select the clip to delete.
Select the clip to delete with the set lever (JKH I).
For deleting clips.
[USER2] Button
USER1 USER2
1
MENU/
2 Press the [USER2] button.
A screen to confirm deletion appears.
THUMB
[MENU/THUMB]
Button
Set Lever
T
(JKH I)
W
3 Select [Delete] using the set lever (JK), and press the
center of the set lever.
Memo :
Deleting starts.
● Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the
camera recorder.
● Clips that are set as read-only on a PC can be deleted on
the camera recorder.
Deleting One Clip
You can delete a selected clip with any of the following
operations.
3
A Press [USER2] button when menu is not displayed.
B Perform [Delete Clip]B[One Clip] in thumbnail menu.
Memo :
●
A clip cannot be deleted with the [USER2] button and menu
operation ([Delete Clip]B[One Clip]) under the following
situations.
• A clip with OK mark is selected.
• Write-protect switch of the SDHC/SDXC card is set (
is displayed).
Memo :
●
Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The
deleting operation cannot be canceled.
●
The cursor moves to the next clip (or previous clip if a next
clip does not exist) after deletion.
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Ⅵ Deleting with [Delete Clip]B[One Clip] in the
menu
1
Select the clip to delete.
Select the clip to delete with the set lever (JKH I).
1
2
2 Press the [MENU/THUMB] button.
The thumbnail menu screen appears.
3
Select [Delete Clip]
the set lever.
A screen to confirm deletion appears.
B[One Clip] and press the center of
4 Select [Delete] using the set lever (JK), and press the
center of the set lever.
Deleting starts.
3
Deleting All Clips
Deletes all clips that are displayed.
Memo :
1
Press the [MENU/THUMB] button.
●
Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The
deleting operation cannot be canceled.
The thumbnail menu screen appears.
●
The cursor moves to the next clip (or previous clip if a next
clip does not exist) after deletion.
2 Select [Delete Clip]B[All Clips] in the menu.
A screen to confirm deletion appears.
3 Select [Delete] and press the center of the set lever.
ⅥDuring Playback or Pause Screen
Deleting starts.
Ⅵ Deleting with [USER2] button
Memo :
●
●
The deleting operation can be canceled by pressing the
center of the set lever during deletion. However, clips that
are already deleted cannot be restored.
The time taken to delete clips depends on the number of
clips to be deleted.
1
Press [USER2] button during clip playback.
A screen to confirm deletion appears.
2 Select [Delete] and press the center of the set lever.
Deleting starts.
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Playback
Appending and Deleting
OK Marks
OK Mark
You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes.
Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus
protecting the important clips.
When the camera recorder is in Media mode, you can delete
the OK marks appended during recording, or append/delete
OK marks after shooting.
Memo :
●
The [USER1] button is disabled (displayed in gray) and OK
marks cannot be appended when the write-protect switch of
USER1 USER2
[USER1]
Button
the SDHC/SDXC card is set (
OK Mark Added... is displayed when changing marks and
other operations are unavailable.
is displayed).
●
A
B
ⅥDuring Playback or Pause Screen
1
Press [USER1] button during clip playback.
MENU/
THUMB
An OK mark is appended to the clip.
[MENU/THUMB]
Button
T
Set Lever
(JKH I)
W
Appending OK Marks
ⅥDuring Thumbnail Screen
1
Select a clip without an OK mark and press the [USER1]
button.
An OK mark is appended to the clip.
1
OK Mark
Memo :
● The clip pauses when an OK mark is appended or deleted
during playback.
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ⅥDuring Playback or Pause Screen
Deleting OK Marks
1
Press the [USER1] button when playing back a clip
ⅥDuring Thumbnail Screen
appended with OK mark.
The OK mark is deleted.
1
Select a clip to delete OK mark and press the [USER1]
button.
The OK mark is deleted.
1
Memo :
●
The [USER1] button is disabled (displayed in gray) and OK
marks cannot be deleted when the write-protect switch of
the SDHC/SDXC card is set ( is displayed).
OK Mark Deleted... is displayed when changing marks
and other operations are unavailable.
●
A
B
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings
Name
Description
Basic Operations in Menu
Screen
Sets the values and items. (Confirm)
E Press the center
of the set lever.
J : Moves the cursor upward.
F Up/Down/Left/
Right (JKH I) of
Set Lever
K : Moves the cursor downward.
H : Moves back to the previous item.
I : Moves forward to the next item.
Press the [MENU/THUMB] button on the side control panel
of the camera recorder to display the menu screen on the
LCD monitor and viewfinder.
Various settings for shooting and playback can be configured
on the menu screen.
There are two types of menu screens - [Main Menu] and
[Favorites Menu].
[Main Menu] contains all the setting items of the camera
recorder, classified according to functions and uses, while
[Favorites Menu] allows users to customize the menu items
freely. (A Page 76)
Display and Description of the Menu
Screen
ⅥSelecting Menu Items
E
F
The operating procedures and main screen displays are the
same for both menus.
A
Memo :
G
H
●
When [Display On TV] in the [A/V Out] menu is set to AOnB,
the menu screen is also displayed in the video image of the
video signal output terminal. ( Page 73)
B
C
A
I
J
Operation Buttons
Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the
camera recorder to operate the menu.
D
A
USER1 USER2
B
C
SLOT SEL
LOLUX/3
DISPLAY
C.REVIEW/4
ZEBRA/5
Name
A Cursor
Description
Indicates the selected item. Use the set
lever (JK) to move the cursor.
Displays the names of the menu item and
sub-menu.
B Menu Item
Menu items with [...] after them indicates
that there is a sub-menu to access.
Items that cannot be changed are displayed
in gray and cannot be selected.
C Fixed Item
D [Back] Back
E Menu Title
MENU/
THUMB
D
T
Select [Back] and press the center of the
set lever to return to the previous level.
E
F
W
Title of the currently displayed menu.
(red): Less than 1 %
(red): 1 % to 20 %
F Remaining
Name
Description
Battery Power
Adds the selected menu or submenu
item to the [Favorites Menu].
(A Page 76)
A [USER1] Button
B [USER2] Button
C [DISPLAY] Button
(yellow): 21 % to 30 %
(yellow): 31 % to 40 %
(green): 41 % to 70 %
(green): 71 % to 100 %
: External power supply connected.
Resets settings in the [TC Preset] or
[UB Preset] setting screen. This button
is disabled in other screens.
Switches between the [Main Menu] and
[Favorites Menu] screens.
Displays the menu screen. ([Main
Menu] is displayed by default when
pressed.)
D [MENU/THUMB]
Button
During normal usage, [Main Menu] is
displayed if the previous menu
operation ended at [Main Menu], and
[Favorites Menu] if the previous menu
operation ended at [Favorites Menu].
Press this button to close the menu
screen during menu display and return
to the normal screen.
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Ⅵ[Scene File](A Page 88)
A
Name
Description
Indicates the current menu type with the
line color.
G Header
B
Blue
: [Main Menu] Screen
Green : [Favorites Menu] |
(Operation screen)
Magenta: [Favorites Menu] (Editing screen)
F
Indicates the scroll position.
H Scroll Bar
C
D
G
H
Setting values for the menu items.
For menus with sub-menus, values are not
displayed.
I Setting Values
Guide for the current operation buttons.
J Operation
Guide
E
Ⅵ[Clip Name Prefix](A Page 64)
ⅥChanging Setting Values
A
C
B
C
A
D
E
F
F
D
E
B
Name
Description
Name
Description
Field for entering the title.
You can enter up to 8 characters for the
[Scene File] subname or up to 4
A Character Entry
Menu item to be changed.
A list of setting values C appears in
A Menu Item to
Field
Change
a pop-up.
characters for the [Clip Name Prefix].
Guide for the current operation
buttons.
B Operation Guide
Select a character using the key cursor
D,
B Character
and press the center of the set lever to input
the selected character at the position of the
character cursor. The character cursor
moves to the next position on the right each
time a character is input.
Cursor
A pop-up displaying a list of setting
values for selection.
The height of the pop-up depends
on the number of settings available.
Use the scroll bar D to confirm the
current display status.
C List of Setting
Values
The cursor can be moved using the arrow
keys F.
Indicates the scroll position.
D Scroll Bar
Use the set lever (JKH I) to move the key
C Character Keys
cursor
D
to the character you want to enter.
Indicates the selected item. Use the
set lever (JK) to move the cursor.
E Cursor
Indicates the currently selected character
or item. Use the set lever (JKH I) to
move the cursor.
D Key Cursor
Setting values before changing. R
appears at the beginning of the item.
F Setting Values
Before Change
Select [Set]/[Store] and press the center
of the set lever to confirm the title.
E Confirmation
Buttons
Select [Cancel] and press the center of
the set lever on the side control panel of
the camera recorder to abort character
input and return to the previous screen.
Text Input with Software Keyboard
Use the software keyboard to enter the [Scene File]
subname and [Clip Name Prefix].
Moves the position of the character cursor
B.
F Arrow Keys
Select [BS] and press the center of the set
lever on the side control panel of the
camera recorder to delete the character
on the left of the character cursor B.
G [BS] Backspace
Key
Select [SP] and press the center of the set
lever on the side control panel of the
camera recorder to enter a space at the
current position of the character cursor B.
H [SP] Space Key
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings
Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart
Main Menu... (A Page 62)
Record Set... (A Page 63)
Record Format...(A Page 63)
System Definition
File Format
Camera Resolution
Frame & Bit Rate
Aspect Ratio
Rec Mode (A Page 64)
Rec Frames
Rec Interval
Slot Mode (A Page 64)
Backup Rec
Clip Set... (A Page 64)
Clip Name Prefix
Reset Clip Number
Audio Set... (A Page 65)
Input1 Mic Wind Cut
Input2 Mic Wind Cut
Internal Mic Wind Cut
Audio Ref. Level
Internal Mic Level
Camera Function... (A Page 65)
Bars
AE Area
Switch Set... (A Page 66)
Camera Process... (A Page 67)
Detail
Knee
Gamma
Preset Temp.
White Paint R
White Paint B
Color Matrix
Color Gain
Memo :
● A [Back] item (omitted in the chart) can be found at the end of each menu item. Select [Back] and press the center of the set
lever to return to the previous level.
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TC/UB... (A Page 69)
TC Generator
TC Preset
UB Preset
Drop Frame
LCD/VF... (A Page 70)
Shooting Assist... (A Page 70)
Marker Setting... (A Page 71)
Status Display... (A Page 71)
LCD Bright
VF Bright
LCD Backlight
VF Slide SW
A/V Out... (A Page 73)
Display On TV
Video Output
Component Output
HDMI Output
HDMI Color Setting
HDMI Enhance Setting
Audio Monitor
Others... (A Page 74)
Auto Power Off
Tally
Wireless Remote
Reset All
Date/Time
Time Zone
System Information
Media... (A Page 75)
Format Media
Restore Media
Setup File Manage... (A Page 75)
Load Scene File
Store Scene File
Memo :
● A [Back] item (omitted in the chart) can be found at the end of each menu item. Select [Back] and press the center of the set
lever to return to the previous level.
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings
Main Menu Screen
Some menus cannot be set depending on the operating mode or status of the camera recorder. These items are displayed in
gray, and they cannot be selected.
Item
Function
Menu screen for specifying video or audio settings during shooting and playback.
Record Set...
Menu screen for specifying operation settings during shooting.
The cursor does not move to this item in Media mode. (A Page 65)
Camera Function...
Camera Process...
The cursor does not move to this item in Media mode.
(A Page 67)
Menu screen for setting time code and user’s bit.
The cursor does not move to this item during recording or in Media mode.
(A Page 69)
TC/UB...
Item for specifying settings related to the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen.
This menu screen can be used to specify settings related to the Focus Assist mode, zebra pattern display, screen
size, marker, and safety zone. In addition, it is also used for selecting whether to display characters on the LCD
monitor or viewfinder screen, as well as for adjusting the picture quality of the LCD monitor screen.
(A Page 70)
LCD/VF...
(A Page 73)
A/V Out...
Others...
Menu screen for specifying the settings of other functions.
For adjusting the auto power off, tally lamp settings, settings of the remote control, date/time, time zone, and other
settings. It can also be used to reset the menu settings to their default values.
(A Page 74)
Media...
Displays the [Setup File Manage] menu screen.
Setup File Manage...
Settings of the menu screen can be saved as a file on an SDHC/SDXC card, and the saved settings can be loaded
when necessary.
The cursor does not move to this item during recording or in Media mode.
(A Page 75)
Select this item and press the center of the set lever to return to the normal screen.
Exit
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Record Set Menu
Record Format Menu
After setting of all items in the [Record Format] menu is complete, select [Set] at the bottom of the screen to apply the new
settings on the camera recorder and switch the record format. A APlease WaitB message appears during switching.
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
HD (MPEG2)
SD (DV)
For selecting a system definition.
System Definition
HD (MPEG2) : Records in HD (High Definition) quality.
SD (DV)
: Records in SD (Standard Definition) quality.
Note :
●
The selectable options for the [File Format], [Camera Resolution], and [Frame &
Bit Rate] settings vary depending on the setting of this item.
For selecting the format of the file to be recorded to the SDHC/SDXC card.
File Format
When [System Definition] is
AHD (MPEG2)B
QuickTime
MP4
When [System Definition] is ASD QuickTime
(DV)B
AVI
1920x1080
1440x1080
1280x720
720 x 480
720 x 576
For setting the size of the recorded image when [System Definition] is set to
AHD (MPEG2)B. (Horizontal x vertical)
Camera Resolution
Memo :
● When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B, this item is fixed as follows for
the different models.
•
•
U model :720 x 480
E model :720 x 576
● The selectable values of [Frame & Bit Rate] vary according to the setting of
this item.
For setting the frame rate and encoding bit rate when [System Definition] is set
to AHD (MPEG2)B.
Selection can be made from 19 combinations of frame rate (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,
24p, 60i, 50i) and bit rate (HQ (35Mbps) VBR), (SP (25 Mbps/19 Mbps) CBR).
Frame & Bit Rate
When [Camera Resolution] is
A1280x720B
60p (HQ) (U model),
60p (SP), 30p (HQ), 30p
(SP),
Memo :
50p (HQ) (E model),
● When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B, this item is fixed as follows for
the different models.
50p (SP), 25p (HQ), 25p
(SP), 24p (HQ), 24p (SP)
•
•
U model :60i
E model :50i
When [Camera Resolution] is
60i (HQ) (U model),
A1440x1080B
● The selectable items vary according to the [File Format] and [Camera
Resolution] settings.
60i (SP),
50i (HQ) (E model),
50i (SP)
When [Camera Resolution] is
A1920x1080B
60i (HQ) (U model),
30p (HQ),
50i (HQ) (E model),
25p (HQ), 24p (HQ)
16:9
4:3
For setting the aspect ratio of the recorded image when [System Definition] is
set to ASD (DV)B.
Aspect Ratio
Memo :
● When [System Definition] is set to AHD (MPEG2)B, this item is fixed at
A16:9B.
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Record Set Menu
(continued)
Rec Mode Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
Normal
For selecting the record mode for recording to the SDHC/SDXC card.
(A Page 45)
Rec Mode
Pre Rec
Memo :
Clip Continuous
Frame Rec
Interval Rec
1frame
● When [Slot Mode] is set to ABackupB, this item is fixed at ANormalB and
cannot be selected.
For setting the number of frames to record when [Rec Mode] is set to AFrame
Rec Frames
Rec Interval
RecB or AInterval RecB.
3frames
6frames
1sec,
For setting the recording time interval when [Rec Mode] is set to AInterval
RecB.
2sec, 5sec, 10sec, 30sec,
1min, 2min, 5min, 10min,
30min, 1hour
Slot Mode Menu
Item
Setting Values
Function
Series
Dual
For setting the operation of the card slot. (A Page 42)
Slot Mode
Series : Mode that activates the two slots sequentially.
Dual : Mode that activates the two slots at the same time.
Backup : Mode that enables recording to slot B without using the [REC] button.
This item is selectable only when [Rec Mode] is set to ANormalB.
Start or stop recording using the [Backup Rec] menu or user button
that is assigned the function. (A Page 66)
Backup
Memo :
● When this is set to ASeriesB, and recordable media are loaded to both the
slots, pressing the [REC] button starts recording only to the card in the
selected slot (active slot).
● When this is set to ADualB, and recordable media are loaded to both the
slots, pressing the [REC] button starts simultaneous recording to the cards
in both slots.
^
For starting/stopping backup recording with [REC]/[STBY].
This item is selectable only when [Slot Mode] is set to ABackupB.
Backup Rec
Note :
● When recording is stopped due to no remaining space on the media, etc.,
this item is fixed at ASTOPB and cannot be selected.
Clip Set Menu
Item
Setting Values
xxxG
For setting the first four characters of the name of the clip file to be recorded to the SDHC/
SDXC card.
Enter any of the 38 characters including alphabets (upper case), numbers (0 to 9), “_”
(underscore), and “-” (hyphen) using the software keyboard.
( A Page 59 [Text Input with Software Keyboard])
Clip Name Prefix
(The default value of xxx
is the last three digits of
the serial number.)
^
For assigning a new number to (Clip Number) by resetting it (0001). Select [Reset] and
press the center of the set lever to reset the number.
When other clips exist on the SDHC/SDXC card, the smallest available number is used
after reset.
Reset Clip
Number
Example: If the [Clip Name Prefix] is AABCDB, and AABCD0001B already exists on the
SDHC/SDXC card, AABCD0002B will be assigned.
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Audio Set Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
On
For selecting whether to cut the low frequencies of the audio input signals (low-cut).
Set this item to reduce wind noise from the microphone.
Input1 Mic Wind
Cut
Off
On
Off
: Enables low-cut on the audio.
: Disables low-cut on the audio.
Input2 Mic Wind
Cut
On
For selecting whether to cut the low frequencies of the audio input signals (low-cut) from the
built-in microphone. Set this item to reduce wind noise from the microphone.
Internal Mic Wind
Cut
Off
On
Off
: Enables low-cut on the audio.
: Disables low-cut on the audio.
-20dB
-12dB
For setting the audio reference level to be recorded to the SDHC/SDXC card. (Applies to
both [CH-1/CH-2].)
-20dB : Outputs signals of the reference level when the meter is at -20 dBFS.
-12dB : Outputs signals of the reference level when the meter is at -12 dBFS.
Audio Ref. Level
Internal Mic Level
-2, -1
Normal
1, 2
For setting the input level from the built-in microphone.
Camera Function Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
On
For setting whether to output color bars.
Bars
On
Off
: Color bars are output.
: Color bars are not output.
Off
Memo :
● When in the Full Auto shooting mode, this item is fixed at AOffB and cannot be selected.
● This item is selectable when [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu is set to
AHD (MPEG2)B. When ASD (DV)B is set, this item is fixed at AOffB. (A Page 63)
● The menu closes when the setting is changed from AOffB to AOnB.
● When the menu screen is opened while [Bars] is set to AOnB, this item switches to AOffB
automatically.
On
For selecting whether to set tele macro which shortens the closeup distance at the tele (T)
end of the zoom lens. (A Page 37)
Tele Macro
AE Area
Off
On
Off
: This is the tele macro setting. Enables closeup shots up to about 80 cm.
^
For setting the area for brightness correction. (A Page 36)
Memo :
● When in the Full Auto shooting mode, this item cannot be selected.
For specifying the switch settings of the camera recorder. (A Page 66)
Switch Set...
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Camera Function Menu
(continued)
Switch Set Item
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
None
For assigning the FAW (Full Auto White Balance) function to a position on the [WHT.BAL]
selection switch.
The white balance mode is fixed at AFAWB when the [FULL AUTO] button of the camera recorder
is set to AONB.
FAW
PRESET
A
B
None
: FAW function is not assigned.
: Assigns FAW to the PRESET position.
: Assigns FAW to the A position.
: Assigns FAW to the B position.
PRESET
A
B
AGC, 18dB, 15dB,
12dB, 9dB, 6dB, 3dB,
0dB
For setting the gain value of each position on the [GAIN] selection switch.
This is fixed at AAGCB when the [FULL AUTO] button of the camera recorder is set to AONB.
GAIN L
GAIN M
(Default values GAIN L: 0dB, GAIN M: 9dB, GAIN H: 18dB)
GAIN H
-2, -1
Normal
1
For setting the speed of zoom operation with the set lever (on the LCD monitor) and remote
control.
A-2B is the slowest setting and A1B is the fastest setting.
Zoom Speed
By assigning one of the following functions to each of the [USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/[ZEBRA/5]/[REC/
6] buttons, these buttons can be used to control the assigned function (on/off, start, switch).
Set according to the shooting conditions. Usable only in the Camera mode.
USER1
USER2
LOLUX/3
C.REVIEW/4
ZEBRA/5
REC/6
(Default values USER1: Focus Assist, USER2: TC/UB, LOLUX/3: Lolux, C.REVIEW/4: Clip Review, ZEBRA/5:
Zebra, REC/6: Rec)
Memo :
● The [REC/6] button is set to ARecB by default, and can be used to start/stop recording. The ARecB function can only
be assigned to the [REC/6] button.
Setting Values
None
Description
No function is assigned.
Load File
OK Mark
Assigns the function of appending/deleting OK marks while recording a clip. This function
Clip Cutter Trig
Assigns the function of splitting clips freely during recording. (A Page 41)
Memo :
● This item cannot be used when [Slot Mode] is set to ABackupB. (A Page 64)
RecB. (A Page 64)
Backup Trig
AE Area
Assigns the function of [Backup Rec] in the [Slot Mode] menu. (A Page 64)
Assigns the Clip Review function. (A Page 28)
Clip Review
Rec Stop
Assigns the function to stop recording. This function operates during recording only.
Memo :
this as the stop button. (A Page 64)
Zebra
For switching the low-light shooting mode ON or OFF.
Lolux
Tele Macro
TC/UB
Assigns the function of [Tele Macro] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 65)
Opens the [TC/UB] menu directly. (A Page 69)
Bars
Assigns the function of [Bars] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 65)
Assigns the function of [LCD/VF] menu B[Shooting Assist]B[Focus Assist]. (A Page 70)
Focus Assist
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Item
Setting Values
Last 5 sec
Top 5 sec
Function
For specifying the operation when any of the [USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/
[ZEBRA/5]/[REC/6] buttons is set to AClip ReviewB.
Clip Review
Last 5 sec
Top 5 sec
CLIP
: Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the ending.
: Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the beginning.
: Views the entire clip.
CLIP
Memo :
● This item is selectable when any of the [USER1]/[USER2]/[LOLUX/3]/[C.REVIEW/4]/[ZEBRA/
5]/[REC/6] buttons is set to AClip ReviewB.
Camera Process Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
Max, 9 to 1,
For adjusting the contour (detail) enhancement level.
Increase the number : Sharpens the contour.
Decrease the number : Softens the contour.
Detail
Normal,
-1 to -9, Min, Off
Off
: Disables this function.
H-Max, 4 to1,
Normal,
For setting the H/V balance to enhance contour (detail) in the horizontal (H) or vertical (V)
direction.
Increase the number : Enhances contour in the horizontal direction.
Decrease the number : Enhances contour in the vertical direction.
V/H Balance
-1 to -4, H-Min
Manual
For specifying the AKneeB operation, which compresses video signals beyond a certain level to
show the gradation of the highlighted portion. To check the gradation of a bright area, set to
AManualB and adjust the knee point manually.
Knee
Auto
Manual : Enables manual adjustment of the knee point (starting point of knee operation) using
ALevelB.
Auto
: Adjusts the knee point (starting point of knee operation) automatically according to the
luminance level.
100%
For setting the starting point of knee compression (knee point).
Level
95%, 90%, 85%
Increase the number : Increases the knee point level.
Decrease the number : Decreases the knee point level.
Memo :
● When [Knee] is set to AAutoB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
Cinema
Standard
Off
For adjusting the gamma curve that determines the gradation expression.
Gamma
Level
Cinema : Sets to a gamma curve with similar gradation to the screen characteristics of movies.
Standard : Sets to a standard gamma curve.
Off
: Disables gamma curve adjustment.
Max, 4 to1,
Normal,
-1 to -4, Min
This item can be specified separately when [Gamma] is set to AStandardB or ACinemaB.
Increase the number : Enhances the gradation of black. However, the gradation of bright areas
deteriorates.
Decrease the number: Enhances the gradation of bright areas. However, the gradation of black
deteriorates.
Memo :
● When [Gamma] is set to AOffB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
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Camera Process Menu
(continued)
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
5600K
3200K
For setting the color temperature when the [WHT.BAL] selection switch of the camera recorder
is set to APRST(PRESET)B.
Preset Temp.
Memo :
● This item is selectable only when the [WHT.BAL] switch is set to the APRST(PRESET)B
position in the Manual shooting mode. Otherwise, this item appears as A---B and cannot be
selected.
Max, 14 to 1,
For adjusting the R (red) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode.
Increase the number : Strengthens the red.
White Paint R
White Paint B
Normal,
-14 to -1, Min
Decrease the number : Weakens the red.
Memo :
● This item is selectable when the [WHT.BAL] selection switch on the camera recorder is set to
AAB or ABB. When APRST(PRESET)B or the position assigned with the AFAWB function is
set, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
● Different values can be specified for AAB and ABB.
Max, 14 to 1,
For adjusting the B (blue) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode.
Increase the number : Strengthens the blue.
Decrease the number : Weakens the blue.
Normal,
-14 to -1, Min
Memo :
● This item is selectable when the [WHT.BAL] selection switch on the camera recorder is set to
AAB or ABB. When APRST(PRESET)B or the position assigned with the AFAWB function is
set, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
● Different values can be specified for AAB and ABB.
Cinema Subdued
Cinema Vivid
Standard
For setting the color matrix.
Color Matrix
Color Gain
Cinema Subdued
: Sets to a subdued color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics
of movies.
Cinema Vivid
: Sets to a vivid color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics of
movies.
Off
Standard
Off
: Sets to a standard color matrix.
: Sets the color matrix function to Off.
Max, 4 to1,
Normal
-1 to -4, Min, Off
For adjusting the video signal color level.
Off
: Sets the video to black-and-white.
Increase the number : Makes the colors more dense.
Decrease the number : Makes the colors less dense.
Memo :
● Images are displayed in black-and-white when this is set to AOffB.
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TC/UB Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Free Run
Function
For setting the operation of the time code.
TC Generator
Free Run : The time code operates in the run mode at all times regardless of the recording
status. It continues to run even when the power of the camera recorder is turned
off.
Rec Run
Regen
Rec Run : The time code operates in the run mode during recording. It continues to run in the
order of the recorded clips as long as the SDHC/SDXC card is not replaced. If the
SDHC/SDXC card is removed and recording is made on another card, time code
will be recorded on the new card from where it was left off in the previous card.
Regen
: The time code operates in the run mode during recording. When the SDHC/SDXC
card is replaced, the last time code recorded on the card is read and recorded on a
new card so that the time code continues in running order. (A Page 39)
^
^
For setting the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).
TC Preset
Display
: Drop setting
02:02:25.20
: Non Drop setting 02:02:25:20
Memo :
● When [TC Generator] is set to ARegenB, this item appears as A<Regen>B and cannot be
selected.
For setting the user’s bit. (Digit by digit)
UB Preset
Display : AB CD EF 01
Memo :
● When [TC Generator] is set to ARegenB, this item appears as A<Regen>B and cannot be
selected.
Non Drop
For setting the framing mode of the time code generator.
Drop Frame
Non Drop : Internal time code generator works in the non-drop-frame mode. Use this setting
when placing emphasis on the number of frames.
Drop
Drop
placing emphasis on the recording time.
Memo :
● This item can be set only when the frame rate of [Frame & Bit Rate] in the [Record
Set]B[Record Format] menu is set to A60pB, A30pB, or A60iB. When the frame rate is A24pB,
ANon DropB becomes fixed and cannot be selected. When the frame rate is A50pB, A25pB, or
A50iB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected. (A Page 63)
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings
LCD/VF Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
Menu for setting the Shooting Assist function. (A Page 70)
Shooting Assist...
Marker Setting...
Status Display...
LCD Bright
For setting items such as the safety zone and center mark. (A Page 71)
For setting displays related to the status screen. (A Page 71)
10 to 6,
5,
For setting the brightness of the LCD monitor screen.
For setting the brightness of the viewfinder screen.
For setting the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight.
4 to 0
10 to 6,
5,
VF Bright
4 to 0
Auto
LCD Backlight
VF Slide SW
Auto
: Sets the brightness automatically.
Standard
Brighter
Disable
Enable
Standard : Sets to the standard brightness.
Brighter
: Sets to a brightness brighter than Standard.
For setting whether to link the showing/hiding of the viewfinder screen with the pulling out of
the viewfinder. (A Page 22)
Disable
Enable
: Shows the screen regardless of the viewfinder status.
: Shows the screen only when the viewfinder is pulled out.
Memo :
● When there is no display on the LCD monitor, the viewfinder screen is displayed regardless
of the setting.
● When the [HDMI], [COMPONENT OUT] or [A/V OUT] terminal is connected, video images
will not appear on the viewfinder.
Shooting Assist Item
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
On
For selecting whether to add color to the contour of the focused image upon switching the
image to black-and-white. (Focus Assist function) (A Page 29)
Focus Assist
Off
On
Off
: Enables the Focus Assist function.
: Disables the Focus Assist function.
Color
Blue
Green
Red
On
For setting the display color of the focused area when Focus Assist is activated.
Blue : Displays the focused area in blue.
Green : Displays the focused area in green.
Red : Displays the focused area in red.
For setting whether to display zebra patterns at the bright areas of the subject. (A Page 32)
Zebra
Top
On
Off
: Displays the zebra pattern.
: Hides the zebra pattern.
Off
Over,
For setting the maximum luminance level for the zebra pattern display.
100% to 85%,
80%,
75% to 5%
(In 5 % increments)
Memo :
● The relation between Top and Bottom is such that Top>Bottom always holds. To maintain
this relation when setting Bottom, the Top value is automatically corrected.
100% to 75%,
70%,
65% to 0%
For setting the minimum luminance level for the zebra pattern display.
Bottom
Memo :
● The relation between Top and Bottom is such that Top>Bottom always holds. To maintain
this relation when setting Bottom, the Top value is automatically corrected.
(In 5 % increments)
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Marker Setting Item
( A Page 87 [Marker and Safety Zone Displays])
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
4:3, 13:9, 14:9,
1.66:1, 1.75:1,
16:9,
For selecting the final image aspect ratio to be used from the overall angle of view.
Aspect Ratio *1
Memo :
● When [Aspect Ratio] in the [Record Format] menu is set to A4:3B, this item is fixed at A4:3B
and cannot be selected. (A Page 63)
1.85:1, 2.35:1
On
For specifying whether to display boundary markers to indicate the parts of an image that are
beyond the range of the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect Ratio].
Aspect Marker *1
Off
On
Off
: Displays the boundary markers.
: Hides the boundary markers.
95%, 93%, 90%,
80%,
For setting the percentage of area that is to be deemed as valid area (Safety Zone) within the
boundary of the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect Ratio].
Safety Zone *1
Center Mark *1
Off
On
Off
For specifying whether to display a mark to indicate the screen center within the aspect ratio
selected in [Aspect Ratio].
On
Off
: Displays the center mark.
: Hides the center mark.
*1: During Clip Review or when in the Media mode, the markers do not appear regardless of the setting.
Status Display Item
This menu is used to set the status displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
Item
Setting Values
Function
On
For specifying whether to display the [ND FILTER] status in the status display on the LCD
monitor and viewfinder screens.
Filter
Off
On
Off
: Displays the [ND FILTER] status.
: Hides the [ND FILTER] status.
On
For specifying whether to display the recording/playback video format in the status display on
the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
Video Format
Media Remain
Off
On
Off
: Displays the video format mode.
: Hides the video format mode.
On
For specifying whether to display the remaining space of the recording SDHC/SDXC card in the
status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
Off
On
Off
: Displays the remaining space on the SDHC/SDXC card.
: Hides the remaining space on the SDHC/SDXC card. However, when the remaining
space warning is displayed, the information appears regardless of the setting.
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings
LCD/VF Menu (continued)
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
TC
For specifying whether to display the time code/user’s bit rate in the status display on the LCD
monitor and viewfinder screens.
TC/UB
UB
Off
TC
UB
Off
: Displays the time code.
: Displays the user’s bit.
: Hides the time code or user’s bit rate.
On
For specifying whether to display the audio level meter in the status display on the LCD monitor
and viewfinder screens.
Audio Meter
Battery Info
Off
On
Off
: Displays the audio level meter.
: Hides the audio level meter.
Time
For setting the display of the remaining battery power in the status display on the LCD monitor
and viewfinder screens.
The battery information appears only on the STATUS 1 screen in Camera mode. (A Page 82)
Capacity%
Time
: Displays the remaining battery power in minutes. AminB
Capacity% : Displays the remaining battery power in percentage. A%B
Memo :
● The battery mark that appears before the value changes according to the remaining battery
power.
(red): Less than 1 %
(yellow): 31 % to 40 %
(red): 1 % to 20 %
(green): 41 % to 70 %
(yellow): 21 % to 30 %
(green): 71 % to 100 %
● The remaining battery power and remaining time are intended as reference values for the
shooting duration.
HH:MM:SS
HH:MM
For setting the time display in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
HH:MM:SS : Displays the time in hour:minute:second.
Time Display
Date Style
HH:MM
Off
: Displays the time in hour:minute.
: Hides the time display.
Off
DMY (E model)
MDY (U model)
YMD
For setting the date display sequence in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder
screens.
DMY
MDY
YMD
: Day/Month/Year
: Month/Day/Year
: Year/Month/Day
24hour (E model)
12hour (U model)
For setting the time display style in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder
screens.
Time Style
24hour
12hour
: 24-hour display.
: 12-hour display. (AM/PM)
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A/V Out Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
On
For specifying whether to enable on-screen display on the external monitor.
Display On TV
On
Off
: Turns on display.
: Turns off display.
Off
4:3
For selecting the monitor type of the external monitor to be connected to the [A/V OUT] terminal.
Set this item according to the monitor to be used.
Video Output
16:9
4:3
: Set this when connecting to a conventional monitor (4:3).
: Set this when connecting to a wide monitor (16:9).
16:9
Memo :
● When [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu is set to ASD (DV)B, this item appears
as A---B and cannot be selected.
480i (U model)
576i (E model)
720p
For selecting the resolution of video output from the [COMPONENT OUT] terminal. Set this item
according to the monitor to be used.
Component
Output
480i
: Set this when connecting to a monitor that supports 480i. Selectable when [Frame
& Bit Rate] is set to A60iB, A60pB, A30pB, A24pB.
576i
: Set this when connecting to a monitor that supports 576i. Selectable when [Frame
& Bit Rate] is set to A50iB, A50pB, A25pB.
1080i
720p
: Set this when connecting to a monitor that supports 720p.
: Set this when connecting to a monitor that supports 1080i.
1080i
Memo :
● During [HDMI] output, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
480i
For selecting the resolution of video output from the [HDMI] terminal.
HDMI Output
Set this item according to the monitor to be used. Set this item when images are not properly
displayed on a monitor that supports a maximum output of 1080i.
480p
576i
480i
: Set this when connecting to a monitor that supports 480i. Selectable when [Frame &
576p
Auto
Bit Rate] is set to A60iB, A60pB, A30pB, A24pB.
480p : Set this when connecting to a monitor that supports 480p. Selectable when [Frame &
Bit Rate] is set to A60iB, A60pB, A30pB, A24pB.
576i
: Set this when connecting to a monitor that supports 576i. Selectable when [Frame &
Bit Rate] is set to A50iB, A50pB, A25pB.
576p : Set this when connecting to a monitor that supports 576p. Selectable when [Frame &
Bit Rate] is set to A50iB, A50pB, A25pB.
Auto
: Resolution is automatically set according to the connected monitor. Use this setting
under normal circumstances.
RGB
For setting the color format of HDMI signals.
HDMI Color
Setting
RGB
Auto
: Outputs RGB signals.
: Outputs upon detecting YCbCr/RGB automatically according to the connected
monitor.
Auto
On
For setting the color range of HDMI signals. When connecting to a PC monitor, set this to AOnB.
HDMI Enhance
Setting
On
Off
: Set this when connecting to a PC monitor.
: Set this when connecting to a conventional monitor.
Off
Mix
For setting the audio sound of the headphone.
Mix : Outputs mixed sound.
Stereo : Outputs stereo sound.
Audio Monitor
Stereo
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings
Others Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
On
For setting whether to turn off the power automatically when the camera recorder is not
operated for more than 5 minutes while the battery is attached. This function is valid only
when the battery is attached.
Auto Power Off
Off
On
Off
: Power turns off automatically.
: Power does not turn off automatically.
Memo :
● When both the battery and AC adapter are connected, power from the AC adapter
connection will be used. As such, this function will not have any effect.
On
For selecting whether to turn on the tally lamp on this camera recorder.
Tally
Off
On
Off
: Turns on tally lamp.
: Turns off tally lamp.
On
Off
For selecting whether to accept operation from the remote control.
Wireless Remote
On
Off
: Accepts remote control operation.
: Does not accept remote control operation.
Memo :
● When a wired remote control is connected, operation from the remote control is not
accepted regardless of the setting.
^
Resets all menu settings.
Reset All
Select AResetB in the [Reset All] menu and press the center of the set lever. The message
AResetting...B appears. Reset will not be performed if [Cancel] is selected.
Memo :
● [Date/Time] (A Page 74 ), [Time Zone] (A Page 74 ), [Favorites Menu] and [Clip
Number] cannot be reset.
● This item is not selectable when recording in Camera mode, during Clip Review, and in
Media mode.
^
For setting the year, month, day, hour, and minute.
Date/Time
Time Zone
Memo :
● The display order of the date (year, month, and day) follows the [LCD/VF] menu
B[Status Display]B[Date Style] setting. However, the 24-hour format is used for the hour
display regardless of the [Time Style] setting. (A Page 72)
UTC+14:00 to
For setting the UTC time difference in units of 30 minutes.
UTC+00:30, UTC,
UTC-00:30 to UTC-12:00
(In increments of 30
minutes)
[Default values: UTC-05:00(U model), UTC (E model)]
Memo :
● If [Date/Time] is already set, the [Date/Time] item is automatically adjusted when [Time
Zone] is altered.
Displays the system information.
System
Information
Displays information on the firmware version.
Version
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Media Menu
Item
Function
For formatting (initializing) an SDHC/SDXC card.
Format Media
Select a card slot (A or B), select [Format] from [Cancel]/[Format], and press the center of the set lever to format
(initialize) the card.
( A Page 21 [Formatting (Initializing) SDHC/SDXC Cards])
For restoring an SDHC/SDXC card.
Restore Media
Select a card slot (A or B), select [Restore] from [Cancel]/[Restore], and press the center of the set lever to restore the
card.
( A Page 92 [Restoring the SDHC/SDXC Card])
Memo :
● This item appears only when the SDHC/SDXC card needs to be restored. However, it is not selectable when
recording in Camera mode and during Clip Review.
Setup File Manage Menu
Menu settings and button operations ([SHUTTER], [AE LEVEL], etc.) can be saved.
It is useful to save settings according to different shooting conditions.
Item
Setting Values
Function
^
Loads the settings. (A Page 89)
Load Scene File
Store Scene File
^
Saves the settings. (A Page 88)
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings
Adding/Editing Frequently
Used Menu Items
Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu
1
Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to open the [Main
Menu] screen.
(Favorites Menu)
2 Select the menu or submenu item to add.
You can select and add/edit frequently used menu items freely
to create a personal menu screen (Favorites Menu).
Memo :
● [Favorites Menu] is only enabled in the Camera mode.
[Favorites Menu] remains unchanged even when the
recording format changes.
● Up to 20 menu items can be added (two pages on the
screen).
● Added items in [Favorites Menu] will not be reset even
when [Reset All] in the main menu is executed.
[DISPLAY] Button
Memo :
SLOT SEL
[USER2] Button
LOLUX/3
● Adding items to [Favorites Menu] cannot be performed in
the following cases. [USER1 Add] is displayed in gray in
the operation guide.
DISPLAY
C.REVIEW/4
ZEBRA/5
USER1 USER2
[USER1]
Button
• Selected item is already added to [Favorites Menu].
• Number of menu items that can be added (20 items) is
exceeded.
3 Press the [USER1] button.
MENU/
THUMB
A screen to confirm the addition appears.
[MENU/THUMB]
Button
Set Lever
(JKH I)
T
4 Select [Add] and press the center of the set lever.
The selected menu item is added to [Favorites Menu].
W
4
Memo :
● Long descriptive names may be displayed for the menu
items in [Favorites Menu] to enable better understanding.
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4 Press the [USER2] button.
Editing Favorites Menu
You can delete or change the order of the items added to
[Delete Mark] (
) appears at the beginning of the item.
[Favorites Menu].
Delete Mark
ⅥDeleting Items from [Favorites Menu]
1
Open the [Favorites Menu] screen.
A Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to open the [Main
Menu] screen.
B Press the [DISPLAY] button to open the [Favorites Menu]
screen.
2 Select [Edit Favorites] and press the center of the set
lever or push the set lever to the right (I).
Memo :
The header turns magenta and the editing mode is activated.
● When the [USER2] button is pressed again while the
menu item with [Delete Mark] (
Mark] ( ) disappears.
) is selected, [Delete
5 Press the [USER1] button.
The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] editing mode
appears.
2
6 Select [Save & Exit] and press the center of the set
lever.
Header
(Magenta)
6
Memo :
● Deletion is not complete until the changes are saved with
[Save & Exit].
3 Select the menu or submenu item to delete.
●
To exit the editing mode without deleting any items, select
[Exit without Saving].
● To return to the editing mode, select [Cancel].
3
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings
2 Select [Edit Favorites] and press the center of the set
Adding/Editing Frequently
Menu) (continued)
lever or push the set lever to the right (I).
The header turns magenta and the editing mode is activated.
Editing Favorites Menu (continued)
ⅥChanging the Order of Items in
[Favorites Menu]
2
[DISPLAY] Button
SLOT SEL
[USER2] Button
LOLUX/3
DISPLAY
C.REVIEW/4
ZEBRA/5
USER1 USER2
[USER1]
Button
Header
(Magenta)
MENU/
THUMB
[MENU/THUMB]
Button
Set Lever
(JKH I)
T
W
3 Select the menu or submenu item to move and press
1
Open the [Favorites Menu] screen.
the center of the set lever.
A Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to open the [Main
The moving mode is activated and a position selection bar
for the move appears.
Menu] screen.
B Press the [DISPLAY] button to open the [Favorites Menu]
screen.
3
Position
Selection Bar
78
4 Select the position to move to with the set lever (JK).
Move the position selection bar with the set lever (JK) and
select a position to move to.
5 Press the center of the set lever.
The selected item moves to the new position.
4
5
6 Press the [USER1] button.
The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] editing mode
appears.
7 Select [Save & Exit] and press the center of the set
lever.
7
Memo :
● Moving is not complete until the changes are saved with
[Save & Exit].
●
To exit the editing mode without saving any changes, select
[Exit without Saving].
● To return to the editing mode, select [Cancel].
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Status Screen
Status Screen in Camera
Mode
STATUS 0 Screen
Q
P
O
N
M
L
K
J
A
B
C
D
E
F GH
I
Appears only when a warning is displayed. (A Page 82)
Item
Description
Displays the card slot operation set using [Rec Mode]B[Slot Mode] in the [Record Set] menu. When set to
ASeriesB, this is not displayed. (A Page 64)
A Card Slot Operation
Display
DUAL
: When set to ADualB
BACKUP : When set to ABackupB
Memo :
●
menu. (A
Page 71)
----
STBY
REC
: No card found in the slot*
: Recording standby
(A Page 47)
STBYI (displayed in red)
: Interval Rec recording pause
B Media Status
REVIEW : Clip Review (A Page 28)
STBYF : Frame Rec recording standby
RECP : Pre Rec recording (A Page 45)
(A Page 46)
(A Page 45)
RECC : Clip Continuous Rec recording
(A Page 45)
STBYC (displayed in yellow)
: Clip Continuous Rec recording pause
(A Page 45)
STBYF (displayed in yellow)
: Frame Rec recording pause
(A Page 47)
STOP
: Unable to record to the card in the slot
Appears during volume adjustment. This is displayed for 3 seconds after the operation button is pressed.
The value ranges from 0 to 15.
C Speaker/Headphone
Volume
Displays F-number of the lens iris. This item appears only during manual setting.
D Iris F-Number
E AE Level/Spot Photometry
When operated while manual operation is disabled, AAEB blinks for about 5 seconds.
(AE-6, AE-5, AE-4, AE-3, AE-2, AE-1, AE 0, AE+1, AE+2, AE+3, AE+4, AE+5, AE+6)
Mode Display
A face icon (
) is displayed when a photometry area other than the entire screen is selected during the
setting. (A Page 36)
Appears during AE lock or spot photometry lock. ( A Page 31, 36 )
Appears when [OIS] is OFF.
F AE Lock/Photometry Lock
G Image Stabilizer (OFF)
H Gain
Displays the gain value. This item appears only during manual setting.
(0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB)
Displays the current shutter speed during the Manual shooting mode.
I Shutter/Lolux
When in the Lolux mode, ALoluxB is displayed. (A Page 30)
Memo :
●
The variable range of the shutter speed varies according to the video format settings. (
A
Page 35)
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Item
Description
Displays the current white balance mode. (A Page 33)
P<3200K>, P<5600K> ( **00 indicates color temperature)
FAW : When the Full Auto White balance mode is ON
J White Balance Mode
A
B
Displays the Auto Focus AAFB or Manual Focus AMFB mode.
K Focus AF/MF
L Tele Macro
M Program AE
Displays an icon when [Tele Macro] in the [Camera Function] menu is set to AOnB. (A Page 65)
Displays the Program AE setting which adjusts the exposure and shutter speed according to the subject to
ensure that shooting is performed with the optimal settings. (A Page 30)
[PORT]
[SPORT] : Sports
[SNOW] : Snow
[SPOT.L] : Spotlight
[TWIL.] : Twilight
: Portrait
Appears as AFOCUSB when the Focus Assist function is turned ON. (A Page 29)
N Focus Assist
O Event/Warning Display
For other messages displayed in this area, refer to [Error Displays and Actions] (A Page 94 ).
Area
Displayed Content
AUTO WHITE * OPERATION (* : A, B)
AUTO WHITE * OK (* : A, B)
Setting Status
Result of Auto White Balance is displayed.
(A Page 33)
AUTO WHITE * NG:OBJECT (* : A, B)
Auto White object is defective. (A Page 33)
AUTO WHITE * ERROR:LOW LIGHT (* : A, B)
Auto White illumination is insufficient.
(A Page 33)
AUTO WHITE * ERROR:OVER LIGHT (* : A, B)
Auto White illumination is excessive. (A Page 33)
A AUTO
● [FULL AUTO] button is pressed during Full
Auto shooting.
● Mode is switched from Manual to Auto by
pressing [FULL AUTO] button twice during
Manual shooting. (Press the [FULL AUTO]
button twice within 3 seconds to switch to a
different mode.)
M MANUAL
● [FULL AUTO] button is pressed during Manual
shooting.
● Mode is switched from Auto to Manual by
pressing [FULL AUTO] button twice during
Full Auto shooting. (Press the [FULL AUTO]
button twice within 3 seconds to switch to a
different mode.)
SLOT SWITCHED * (* : A, B)
Active SDHC/SDXC slot is switched
automatically or using the [SLOT SEL] button in
CLIP CUT
Clip is split using Clip Cutter Trig during
recording. (A Page 41)
OK MARK ADDED, OK MARK DELETED
OK mark is added or deleted.
(A Page 56)
Other Displays ( A Page 94 [Error Displays and Actions])
Appears during zoom operation. This is displayed for 3 seconds after the operation button is pressed. The
value ranges from 1x to 10x.
P Zoom
Displays the shooting mode.
Q Shooting Mode
A
M
:Full Auto shooting
:Manual shooting
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Status Screen in Camera
Mode (continued)
STATUS 1 Screen
* 0
A
B
C
I
H
* 0
* 0
G
D
* 0: Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 80)
E
F
* 0
Item
Description
Displays the video image resolution.
(1920
ן 1080, 1440ן 1080, 1280ן 720, 720ן 480, 720ן 576) A Resolution
Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs.
B Frame Rate/Bit Rate
(60p HQ, 30p HQ, 60i HQ, 60p SP, 30p SP, 60i SP, 50p HQ, 25p HQ, 50i HQ, 50p SP, 25p SP, 50i SP, 24p HQ, 24p SP,
50i, 60i)
Appears when an OK mark is added. (A Page 56)
C OK Mark
Displays the remaining recording time of the SDHC/SDXC cards in Slot A and Slot B separately. When the
D Remaining Space on
remaining time is less than 3 mintues, it is displayed in yellow.
Media
Memo :
● Only warnings are displayed in the STATUS 0 and STATUS 4 screens. (When the remaining time is less than 3
minutes or when the warning sign [!] is displayed for the card)
A
A
A
A
A
: Unselected slot.
: Selected slot and slot in which recording is in progress. (Red card)
: Unselected slot during Dual Rec or Backup Rec and slot in which recording is in progress. (Red card)
: SDHC/SDXC card requires restoring or formatting, or SDHC/SDXC card is not supported (not of Class
6/10 type). (Warnings such as AINVALID MEDIAB appear in the remaining time display area.
A Page 94 [Error Displays and Actions])
!
: Write-protect switch of SDHC/SDXC card is set.
A
Displays the current status of the power supply in use.
E Voltage/Battery
Power
Display
Description
Currently powered by an AC adapter.
(red): Less than 1 %
(red): 1 % to 20 %
(yellow): 21 % to 30 %
(yellow): 31 % to 40 %
(green): 41 % to 70 %
(green): 71 % to 100 %
Currently powered by a battery.
Memo :
● The display can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF]
menu. (A Page 72)
Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2.
F Audio Level Meter
The
mark is displayed when in a mode that does not support audio recording
and for unsupported audio.
Memo :
● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display] in the
[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 72)
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Item
G ND Filter
Description
Appears as ANDB when the ND filter is turned ON. (A Page 30)
Memo :
●
You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Filter] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (
A
Page 71)
Displays the current time.
H Current Time
Note :
● The time display style can be specified in [LCD/VF] menu B[Status Display]B[Time Style] and [Time Display].
(A Page 72)
Displays the time code (hour : minute : second : frame) or user’s bit data.
I Time Code (TC)/
User’s Bit (UB)
Example: Time Code:
00:00:00:00
Colon (:) for non-drop frames
User’s Bit:
Dot (.) for drop frames
FF EE DD 20
Memo :
● You can set whether to display the time code, user’s bit, or turn off the display using [TC/UB] of [Status
Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 72)
STATUS 2 Screen
D
C
B
A
* 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 80)
* 0
* 1
* 1 : Same as STATUS 1 Screen (A Page 82)
* 1 (Appears only during warnings)
Item
Description
Displays the current date and time.
A Date/Time
Note :
● The date/time display style can be specified in [LCD/VF] menu B[Status Display]B[Date Style]/[Time
Style]. (A Page 72)
Displays the file format for recording to the SDHC/SDXC card [File Format] that is specified at (File
Format) in the [Record Format] menu. (A Page 63)
B Format
Displays the settings from ABottomB to ATopB specified at [Zebra]. (A Page 70)
C Zebra Setting Value
Displays the subname of the scene file. (8 characters)
ANO LOADB appears after executing [Reset All]. (A Page 74)
D Subname of Scene File
Memo :
● AXB appears at the beginning when changes are made to the loaded file. (A Page 87)
83
Status Screen in Camera
Mode (continued)
STATUS 3 Screen
This screen displays a list of the functions assigned to the switches.
* 1 : (Appears only during warnings)
A
B
C
D
* 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 80)
* 1 : Same as STATUS 1 Screen (A Page 82)
* 2 : Same as STATUS 2 Screen (A Page 83)
* 0
* 1
Item
* 2
Description
Displays the position of the [WHT.BAL] selection switch that is assigned with the FAW function.
(NONE, A, B, PRESET)
A [FAW] Function
Assignment
B [GAIN] Switch Settings
(0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, AGC)
Displays the speed of zoom operation set with the set lever (on the LCD monitor) and remote control.
(-2, -1, Normal, 1)
C [Zoom Speed] Switch
Settings
Displays the setting status of the [USER1], [USER2], [LOLUX/3], [C.REVIEW/4], [ZEBRA/5], and [REC/6]
buttons. (A Page 66)
(NONE, REC*, LOAD FILE, OK MARK, CLIP CUTTER TRIG, BACKUP TRIG, AE AREA, CLIP REVIEW,
REC STOP, ZEBRA, LOLUX, TELE MACRO, TC/UB, BARS, FOCUS ASSIST)
D User Button Function
Settings
* ARECB can only be assigned to [REC/6]
STATUS 4 Screen
This screen displays the event. It is also used to display warnings only.
* 0
* 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 80)
* 0
* 1 (Appears only during warnings)
* 1 : Same as STATUS 1 Screen (A Page 82)
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Status Screen in Media
Mode
These are the status screens displayed in the Media mode.
STATUS 0 Screen
This screen displays the media status or event. It is also used to display warnings only.
STATUS 1 and STATUS 2 Screens
A
B
C D
E
F
A
B
C D
E
F
G
K
J
I
H
G
J
I
H
STATUS 1 Screen
STATUS 2 Screen
Item
Description
Appears when an OK mark is added. (A Page 56)
A OK Mark
B Resolution
Displays the video image resolution.
(1920
ן 1080, 1440ן 1080, 1280ן 720, 720ן 480, 720ן 576) Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs.
C
Frame Rate/Bit Rate
(60p HQ, 30p HQ, 60i HQ, 60p SP, 30p SP, 60i SP, 50p HQ, 25p HQ, 50i HQ, 50p SP, 25p SP, 50i SP, 24p HQ,
24p SP, 50i, 60i)
Displays the media slot (A or B) of the currently played clip.
A key mark appears when the write-protect switch of the SDHC/SDXC card is set.
D Media
Displays current clip number/total number of clips.
E Clip Information
Displays the time code (hour : minute : second : frame) or user’s bit data.
F Time Code (TC)/User’s Bit
TC
UB
: Time Code
: User’s bit
(UB)
00:00:00:00
Colon (:) for non-drop frames
Dot (.) for drop frames
Memo :
(A Page 72)
Displays the date/time that is recorded on the currently played SDHC/SDXC card.
G Date/Time
Note :
● The date/time display style can be specified in [LCD/VF] menu B[Status Display]B[Date Style]/[Time
Style]. (A Page 72)
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Status Screen in Media
STATUS 1 and STATUS 2 Screens
(continued)
A
B
C D
E
F
A
B
C D
E
F
G
K
J
I
H
G
J
I
H
STATUS 1 Screen
STATUS 2 Screen
Item
Description
Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2.
H Audio Level Meter
Memo :
● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display] in the
[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 72)
Displays the current status of the power supply in use.
I Voltage/Battery
Power
Display
Description
Currently powered by an AC adapter.
(red): Less than 1 %
(red): 1 % to 20 %
(yellow): 21 % to 30 %
(yellow): 31 % to 40 %
(green): 41 % to 70 %
(green): 71 % to 100 %
Currently powered by a battery.
Memo :
● The display can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF]
menu. (A Page 72)
PLAY
: Playing
J Media Status
STILL
FWD
REV
: Pause
: Forward searching
: Reverse searching
: Power switching OFF
POFF
Displays a guide for the current operation buttons.
K Operation Guide
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Camera Features
Marker and Safety Zone
Displays
Configuring Setup Files
Applicable to: Camera mode
Applicable to: Camera mode
The marker and safety zone displays are useful in helping
you determine the angle of view for the image according to
the shooting purpose.
The menu settings can be stored on an SDHC/SDXC card by
saving them as a setup file. (The settings cannot be stored
on this camera recorder.)
Set using [Aspect Ratio], [Safety Zone], and [Center Mark] of
[Marker Setting] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 71)
Loading a saved setup file enables you to reproduce the
appropriate setup state speedily.
Ⅵ Example of display when [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B,
Ⅵ Scene file:
[Aspect Marker] = AOnB, and [Center Mark] = AOnB
File that contains the menu settings, ranging from video
format settings to image creation settings such as device
settings and shooting conditions, as well as the contents of
the [Favorites Menu].
Center Mark
Safety Zone
setup file.
The following operations can be performed on the [Setup File
Manage] menu.
ⅷ Saving a setup file (A Page 88)
ⅷ Loading a setup file (A Page 89)
ⅥNumber of Storable Setup Files
8 files can be stored in each of the SDHC/SDXC card in slot
A and B.
Aspect Marker
87
Name
Description
Configuring Setup Files
(continued)
Field for entering the title.
You can enter up to 8 characters for the
[Scene File] subname.
A Character Entry
Field
Select a character using the key cursor
D, and press the center of the set lever
to input the selected character at the
position of the character cursor. The
character cursor moves to the next
position on the right each time a
character is input.
B Character
Saving a Setup File
1
Display the [Setup File Manage] menu.
Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu]
screen, and press the center of the set lever. (A Page 75)
The cursor can be moved using the
arrow keys F.
2
Select [Store Scene File] and press the center of the set
lever.
Use the set lever (JKH I) to move the
key cursor D to the character you want
to enter.
C Character Keys
The existing files are displayed.
Indicates the currently selected
character or item. Use the set lever
(JKH I) to move the cursor.
D Key Cursor
3
Select the file to be newly saved (or overwritten) using
the set lever (JK), and press the center of the set lever.
Select [Store] and press the center of
the set lever to confirm the title.
E Confirmation
Buttons
Cursor
Select [Cancel] and press the center of
the set lever to abort character input and
return to the previous screen.
Moves the position of the character
cursor B.
F Arrow Keys
Select [BS] and press the center of the
set lever to delete the character on the
left of the character cursor B.
G [BS] Backspace
Key
[Store Scene File] Menu Screen
Select [SP] and press the center of the
set lever to enter a space at the current
position of the character cursor B.
H [SP] Space Key
Memo :
●
Files cannot be written in the following cases. (Displayed in gray,
selection disabled)
• The inserted SDHC/SDXC card is not supported (those
other than SDHC/SDXC Class 6/10 cards, or
unformatted cards). (Subname appears as A---B.)
5 Select [Store] from the confirmation buttons E, and
press the center of the set lever.
• When a write-protected SDHC/SDXC card is inserted (a
A confirmation screen appears.
mark appears beside the SDHC/SDXC card icon.)
6 Select [Store] on the confirmation screen, and press
the center of the set lever.
4 Name the file.
Enter the subname using the software keyboard.
Saving starts, and AStoring...B appears on the screen.
Ⅵ Operating instructions of software keyboard (A Page 59)
A
B
5
F
C
G
H
D
E
6
Memo :
●
When overwriting an existing file, the subname of the
existing file is displayed.
●
Select [Cancel] and press the center of the set lever to return
to the previous screen.
88
Memo :
4 Select [Load] on the confirmation screen, and press
the center of the set lever.
●
If you do not want to save the file, select [Cancel] and press
the center of the set lever to return to the previous screen.
When saving of a file fails, a Store Error! message
●
A
B
Loading starts, and ALoading...B appears on the screen.
(indicated in red frame) appears for several seconds, after
which the previous screen is displayed.
7 Saving is complete.
After saving of the file is complete, ACompleteB appears on
the screen, and the menu screen closes automatically.
5
Loading a Setup File
Memo :
1
Display the [Setup File Manage] menu.
●
If you do not want to load the file, select [Cancel] to return to
the previous screen.
Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu]
screen, and press the center of the set lever. (A Page 75)
●
When loading of a file fails, a ALoad Error!B message
(indicated in red frame) appears for several seconds, after
which the previous screen is displayed.
2
Select [Load Scene File] and press the center of the set
lever.
The existing files are displayed.
5 Loading is complete.
●
After loading of the file is complete, APlease WaitB appears
3 Select the file to load using the set lever (JK), and
on the screen, and the menu screen closes automatically.
The camera recorder restarts.
press the center of the set lever.
●
Cursor
[Load Scene File] Menu Screen
Memo :
●
When the write-protect switch of the inserted SDHC/SDXC
card is set, a
mark appears beside the SDHC/SDXC
card icon. Setup files can be loaded from an SDHC/SDXC
card even if the write-protect switch is set.
Setup files that are completely incompatible will not be
displayed.
●
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Camera Features
Managing/Editing Clips on
a PC
2
Loading Clips to the PC (USB Mode)
You can load clips to a PC by connecting the camera
recorder to the PC via the USB port. Doing so enables clips
stored in the SDHC/SDXC card to be managed and edited
on the PC.
Files on the SDHC/SDXC card can be managed/edited on
the connected PC in this mode only for USB mass storage
class devices that are recognized by the PC as a peripheral
drive.
Memo :
●
If recording is in progress, the
AChange to USB ModeB
message appears after recording stops.
●
If playback is in progress, the camera recorder switches to
USB mode after the file closes automatically, such as when
playback stops.
Memo :
● Files cannot be written to the SDHC/SDXC card.
ⅥDisconnecting
Disable the connection on the PC, then remove the USB
cable from the camera recorder.
Doing so exits the USB mode and switches the camera
recorder to Camera mode.
●
Make sure to manage/edit files recorded in the MP4 file
format using the (JVC ProHD Clip Manager) PC application
software in the bundled CD-ROM.
● For details on how to install the application software, refer
to the [User’s Guide] of the [JVC ProHD Clip Manager]
inside the bundled CD-ROM.
Memo :
● The procedure for disabling the USB connection varies
according to the PC in use. For details, refer to the
instruction manual of the PC.
1
Connect the camera recorder to the PC using a USB
cable.
A confirmation message AChange to USB ModeB to enable
the USB connection appears.
When your PC cannot recognize the SDXC
card
Confirm and update the OS of your PC.
Windows XP/
Necessary to update to SP2 or higher.
Windows XP SP1
Windows XP SP2/
Windows XP SP3
Necessary to download the update
software.(KB955704)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/
details.aspx?familyid=1CBE3906-DDD1-
4CA2-B727-
ACCESS
OIS
SHUTTER
OPEN
AE
±
REC
[USB] Terminal
PC
CLOSE
C2DFF5E30F61&displaylang=en
Windows Vista
Necessary to update to SP1 or higher.
DC
Windows Vista SP1/ Necessary to download the update
software.(KB975823)
Windows Vista
● 32 bit version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/
details.aspx?FamilyID=2d1abe01-0942-
4f8aabb2-2ad529de00a1
● 64 bit version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/
details.aspx?FamilyID=7d54c53f-017c-
4ea5-ae08-34c3452ba315
2 Select [Change] using the set lever (JK), and press
the center of the set lever.
Windows 7
Necessary to download the update
software. (KB976422)
● 32 bit version
The camera recorder switches to USB mode.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/
details.aspx?FamilyID=3ee91fc2-a9bc-
4ee1-aca3-2a9aff5915ea
● 64 bit version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/
details.aspx?FamilyID=73f766dd-7127-
4445-b860-47084587155f
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●
●
When both the [HDMI] and [COMPONENT OUT] terminals
are connected, the signal selected in the [HDMI Output]
menu instead of the analog component signal set in the
menu is output from the [COMPONENT OUT] terminal.
Viewing Images on a
Monitor
When both the [HDMI] and [A/V OUT] terminals are
connected, video is output from the [HDMI] terminal, and
audio sound is output from both terminals.
Applicable to: Camera mode, Media mode
Memo :
There are three video output terminals on this camera
recorder.
Choose the most suitable terminal according to the monitor
in use.
● Be sure to use the supplied component cable.
● You can specify the following items in the [A/V Out] menu.
[Video Output]: For adjusting the display size on the
[Display On TV]: For specifying whether to enable on-
screen display.
● When the [HDMI], [COMPONENT OUT] or [A/V OUT]
terminal is connected, video images will not appear on the
viewfinder.
● When the [HDMI], [COMPONENT OUT] or [A/V OUT]
cable is inserted or removed, noise may appear in the LCD
monitor or viewfinder, but this is not a malfunction. It does
not affect the recorded images.
[A/V OUT]
Terminal
: Outputs composite video and audio signals.
[COMPONENT : Outputs component video signals. Audio sound
OUT] Terminal
Output] of the [A/V Out] menu. (A Page 73)
[HDMI]
Terminal
: Outputs HDMI signals.
Configure the settings in the [A/V Out] menu to
match the monitor to be connected. [HDMI
Output], [HDMI Color Setting], [HDMI Enhance
Setting] (A Page 73)
Wired Remote Control
Connection
IRIS
[COMPONENT
SHUTTER
AE
REC
OUT]
Applicable to: Camera mode
[A/V OUT]
[HDMI]
The functions of the camera recorder can be configured
using a wired remote control.
1
Connect a wired remote control to the camera recorder.
Connect the wired remote control (sold separately) to the
[REMOTE] terminal of this camera recorder.
Component
Cable
HDMI Cable
(Optional)
AV Cord
*1
HDMI
Component
Video Input
AV Input
[REMOTE] Terminal
Connect the wired remote control
Note :
●
*1 :When the component terminal is used, the video terminal of the AV cord
will not be used.
Turn off the power of the camera recorder when connecting
a wired remote control.
Ⅵ Output is as follows when two or more terminals
are connected at the same time.
2 Turn on the power of the camera recorder.
●
●
The [HDMI] terminal always outputs video and audio sound.
When both the [COMPONENT OUT] and [A/V OUT]
terminals are connected, video is output from the
[COMPONENT OUT] terminal, while audio sound is output
from the [A/V OUT] terminal.
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Camera Features
4 Restoring is complete.
Restoring the SDHC/SDXC
Card
●
When restoring is complete, ACompleteB appears and the
camera recorder returns to the [Restore Media] screen.
When no media that requires restoring is inserted, the
camera recorder returns to the [Media] menu screen.
●
Applicable to: Camera mode
Restoring the SDHC/SDXC Card
It is necessary to restore the SDHC/SDXC card if an
abnormality occurs to the data in the card due to some
reasons.
A A! RESTOREB message appears at the remaining media
display area when an SDHC/SDXC card that requires
restoring is inserted.
Note :
Memo :
●
[Restore Media] can only be selected in Camera mode.
● The message ARestore MediaB appears on the LCD
monitor/viewfinder screen when an SDHC/SDXC card
that requires restoring is inserted while the thumbnail
screen is displayed. To cancel the message display, press
the center of the set lever.
However, it cannot be selected while the camera recorder is
recording. Select [Restore Media] in Camera mode when the
camera recorder is not recording.
●
[Restore Media] does not restore the SDHC/SDXC card to
its original states completely. If restoring fails, replace or
format the SDHC/SDXC card. Take note that formatting the
SDHC/SDXC card erases all information inside.
1
Select [Restore Media] in the [Media] menu. (
A
Page 75)
Memo :
2 Select the SDHC/SDXC card to be restored and press
●
Restoring cannot be performed in the following cases.
the center of the set lever.
• SDHC/SDXC card is not inserted.
• Write-protect switch of the SDHC/SDXC card is set (
is displayed).
• Restoring is not required.
2
3 Restoring starts.
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Clips Recorded to SDHC/
SDXC Cards
Recorded Clips
Recorded materials may be split into several files by this
camera recorder due to the file size. However, they can be
played back continuously on the camera recorder. Clips may
be recorded across the two SDHC/SDXC cards in card slots
A and B depending on the recording time of the clip.
When copying clips to a HDD using a PC, it is recommended
to use [JVC Clip Manager Software], which is found in the
bundled CD-ROM, to maintain continuity.
Folders in the SDHC/SDXC Card
Images captured are recorded to [PRIVATE]B[JVC] folder
inside the SDHC/SDXC card.
Images recorded are sorted into the respective folders
according to the menu settings below.
Note :
● A clip recorded across several cards cannot be played
back continuously. Continuous playback is only possible
when the recording is made on one card.
System Definition
File Format Setting
Record Folder
Setting
HD (MPEG2)
HD (MPEG2)
SD (DV)
MOV
MP4
MOV
AVI
CQAV
BPAV
CQDV
CADV
SD (DV)
Memo :
● By formatting (initializing) the SDHC/SDXC card from the
[Format Media] menu on the camera recorder, folders
required for recording in the current [System Definition]
settings and [File Format] settings will be generated.
●
When the [System Definition] settings and [File Format]
settings are changed, folders required for recording in those
settings will be automatically generated.
Note :
● When a clip inside the folder is moved or deleted using the
Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac), recording to the
SDHC/SDXC card may fail if formatting (initializing) of the
card is not performed.
Clip (Recorded Data) and Clip Name
When recording is stopped, the images, audio and
accompanying data which are recorded from start to stop are
recorded as one “clip” on the SDHC/SDXC card.
An 8-character clip name is automatically generated for the
recorded clip. (Clip Name Prefix + Clip Number)
Example:
ABCG0001
Clip Number
A number in automatic ascending order is
assigned in the recording order.
The clip number can be reset in the menu.
* [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Clip
Set]B[Reset Clip Number] (A Page 64)
Clip Name Prefix (any 4 alphanumeric characters)
serial number) by default.
Memo :
● Before recording starts, you can set any characters for the
clip name prefix by using [Main Menu]B[Record
Set]B[Clip Set]B[Clip Name Prefix]. (A Page 64)
● Changes cannot be made after recording.
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Others
Error Displays and Actions
Alarm displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens, as well as the tally lamps are output as follows according to the alarm
status.
Memo :
● This camera recorder makes use of a microcomputer. Noise interference from external sources may prevent it from functioning
properly. When this occurs, turn off and on the power of the camera recorder again.
Error Display
Menu Screen
Status
Action
Status Screen
Thumbnail Screen
INCORRECT MEDIA
[***]
Incorrect Media [***] SDHC/SDXC card is not supported (a type
Insert an SDHC/SDXC card that is compliant
with Class 6/10.
other than Class 6/10).
(***: A, B, A/B)
(A Page 7)
INVALID MEDIA
[***]
Invalid Media [***]
● An irrecoverable error is detected.
● SDHC/SDXC card reading/writing error.
(Faulty SDHC/SDXC card)
one.
(***: A, B, A/B)
FORMATTING
REQUIRED
[***]
Formatting Required SDHC/SDXC card is not formatted using this Format the card using this camera recorder.
[***]
camera recorder.
(A Page 21)
(***: A, B, A/B)
RESTORE MEDIA
[***]
Restore Media [***]
● SDHC/SDXC card requires restoring.
● Recording is not successfully completed.
(Temporary blackout/card removed)
(***: A, B, A/B)
Restore the card using this camera recorder.
(A Page 92)
CHECK LENS
COVER
---
● The lens cover may be closed. (Only
checked during startup.)
Open the lens cover.
NO MEDIA
^
●
●
[REC] button is pressed when an SDHC/
SDXC card is not inserted.
No SDHC/SDXC card is found in the slot to
record to during the Backup Rec mode.
Insert an SDHC/SDXC card.
( A Page 20, 43 )
^
^
No Media
No Clips
No SDHC/SDXC card is found in Media mode Insert an SDHC/SDXC card. (A Page 20)
or when the thumbnail screen is displayed.
No clips are found on the inserted SDHC/
SDXC card in Media mode or when the
thumbnail screen is displayed.
playable clips.
( A Page 20, 48 )
NO CLIP
^
^
No viewable clips are found on the card for
Clip Review.
Insert an SDHC/SDXC card that contains clips
that can be reviewed.
( A Page 20, 48 )
REC INHIBITED
switch of the SDHC/SDXC card is set.
SDXC card, or insert a recordable SDHC/
SDXC card.
(A Page 21)
LOST MEDIA INFO
[*]
Lost Media Info [*]
● Card is removed while recording is in
progress.
● Card is removed while formatting is in
progress.
Restore the card using this camera recorder.
(A Page 92)
● Card is removed while restoring is in
progress.
● Card is removed while adding the OK
mark.
● Card is removed while writing a setup file.
● Card is removed while deleting a clip.
(*: A, B)
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Error Display
Menu Screen
Status
Action
Status Screen
Thumbnail Screen
VIDEO FORMAT
INCORRECT
^
● Video format of the file for Clip
Set [Camera Resolution] and [Frame & Bit
Review is different from the [Frame Rate] correctly. (A Page 63)
& Bit Rate] setting of the camera
recorder.
MEDIA FULL
^
● [REC] button is pressed when the Replace the SDHC/SDXC card with a new
media in use has no remaining
space.
one.
recording.
Memo :
● This error may appear even when
there is still remaining space
displayed on a PC, etc.
(A Page 20)
READING MEDIA INFO
^
● Recording operation was
performed while inserted card was button after the card slot status indicator
When a card is inserted, press the record
being checked.
lights up.
GETTING OVERHEATED
PLEASE TURN P.OFF
PLEASE TURN P.OFF
● Battery temperature rose.
● Turn off the power and wait for some time
before using again.
● Replace the battery.
BATTERY COM. ERROR
---
● Communication error in battery
has occurred.
● Replace the battery.
Tally Lamps
The tally lamps start blinking when the remaining space on the SDHC/SDXC card is running out during recording, or when the
battery power is running low.
Blinking Mode
Remaining Battery Power/SDHC/SDXC Card Space
Blinks slowly
● Battery power is low
(once every second)
● Remaining recording time on SDHC/SDXC card is less than 3 minutes
Blinks quickly
● SDHC/SDXC card is full
(2 times a second)
● Error on the camera recorder
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Others
Troubleshooting
Before sending for repair, check the camera recorder’s problem according to the table below.
If the problem persists, consult our authorized dealers or JVC service center.
Symptom
SDHC/SDXC card cannot be inserted.
Power does not turn on.
Action
●
Check that the SDHC/SDXC card is facing the right direction.
●
●
●
Is the AC adapter properly connected?
Is the battery charged?
at least 5 seconds before turning on the power again.
Unable to start recording.
●
●
Is the write-protect switch of the SDHC/SDXC card turned on? Make sure that the write-
protect switch is turned off. (
A
Page 21)
Is the camera recorder set to the Camera mode? If the [CAM] indicating lamp does not light
up in red, camera images are not output. Set the [CAM/MEDIA] selection switch to [CAM]
A
Page 13)
Camera image is not output on the LCD monitor
and viewfinder screens.
●
●
Is the camera recorder set to the Camera mode? If the [CAM] indicating lamp does not light
up in red, camera images are not output. Set the [CAM/MEDIA] selection switch to [CAM]
to switch to the Camera mode. (
Is the viewfinder used with [VF Slide SW] in the [LCD/VF] menu set to
without pulling out the viewfinder? Pull out the viewfinder if this setting is being used.
Page 70)
A
Page 13)
A
EnableB and
(
A
●
●
When the [HDMI], [COMPONENT OUT] or [A/V OUT] terminal is connected, video images
will not appear on the viewfinder. Remove the cable.
Shooting stops by itself.
Shooting may stop halfway due to the nature of the SDHC/SDXC card.
h Check whether the card is a recommended SD card (Class 6 or higher). (A Page 7)
Images on the LCD monitor and viewfinder
screens appear dark or blurred.
●
●
●
●
Readjust the brightness of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder. (
A
Page 20)
Is the iris closed?
Is the shutter speed setting too high?
Use the Lolux mode to shoot. ( Page 30)
Set exposure to the [+] side. ( Page 31)
Page 25)
Set the [GAIN] switch to
Set to open up the aperture. (
The subject is too dark.
●
●
●
A
A
(
A
●
●
A
AGC
B
. (A
Page 66)
A
Page 36)
The color of the subject looks unnatural.
(Reddish, bluish, etc.)
●
Depending on the lighting conditions or when there are numerous light sources in the
background, set to the manual shooting mode and perform auto white balance adjustment.
(
A
Page 33)
●
Adjust the red or blue using white paint adjustment. (
A
Page 34)
Focus is not adjusted automatically.
●
●
Clean any dirt or water droplets from the lens.
If you are shooting at a dark place or shooting a subject that has no contrast between dark
and light, adjust the focus manually.
White balance cannot be adjusted.
Screen appears dark or whitish.
●
Is Program AE set to [Twilight]?
White balance cannot be adjusted when in the [Twilight] mode.
●
●
●
Adjust the angle and brightness of the screen. (
When used in cold places, the screen may appear darker.
The screen may be reaching the end of its service life. Consult your nearest JVC dealer.
A
Page 22)
Screen display is difficult to see.
●
The screen may be difficult to see if used in bright areas, such as under direct sunlight.
The remaining battery power is not correctly
displayed.
●
●
Charge the battery fully, use it up, and then charge again. (
If the camera recorder is used for long periods of time in high or low temperatures, or if the
battery is repeatedly charged, the remaining battery level may not be displayed correctly.
A
Page 16)
Screen display is uneven.
●
If the screen or surrounding parts have been pressed, remove your hands and leave the
camera for a short while. (Applying pressure causes image unevenness.)
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Symptom
Action
No display on the TV monitor.
●
●
Set [Display On TV] in the [A/V Out] menu to
A
On
B
. (
A
Page 73)
Playback does not start after selecting a clip
thumbnail and pressing the center of the set
lever.
Is the selected clip a playable clip? Playback is not possible if the clip has a different video
format setting.
The actual recording time is shorter than the
estimated time.
●
●
●
●
moving subjects.
The [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] adjustment knob
does not work.
Is the [CH1/CH2 AUDIO SELECT] switch set to AAUTOB?
SDHC/SDXC card cannot be initialized
(formatted).
protect switch is turned off. ( Page 21)
A
Battery alarm appears even after loading a
charged battery.
Focus ring of the lens does not work.
Zoom ring of the lens does not work.
The built-in microphone does not work.
●
●
●
Set the [FOCUS/ZOOM] ring switch to
Set the [FOCUS/ZOOM] ring switch to
A
A
FOCUS
B
. (
A
Page 29)
ZOOM . (
B
A
Page 28)
Page 38)
(
A
Unable to adjust the recording level of the built-in
microphone using the recording level knob.
●
knob.
volume of the built-in microphone using [Internal Mic Level] in the [Audio Set] menu.
(
A
Page 65)
Even in Camera mode or Media mode, the time code and user’s bit may not be displayed
depending to the type of status display. ( Page 80)
Is [TC/UB] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu set to
and user’s bit, set it to a value other than Off . ( Page 72)
The time code and user’s bit are not displayed.
●
●
A
A
OffB? To display the time code
A
B
A
The date and time are not displayed.
●
●
The date and time are only displayed on the STATUS 2 and STATUS 3 screens in the
Camera mode (during shooting).
To display the time on the STATUS 1 screen, set [Time Display] of [Status Display] in the
[LCD/VF] menu to a value other than
pause (yellow displays such as [STBY ] and [STBY ]). To switch to the Media mode,
A
Off
B
. (
A
Page 83, 84 )
Unable to switch from the Camera mode to Media
mode.
●
C
F
cancel recording pause and set to the stop mode (white display).
Sound or video is interrupted.
●
●
●
A part of the TV monitor screen appears shaky.
Set [HDMI Output] in the [A/V Out] menu to
A
Auto
B
. (
A
Page 73)
Images look unnatural on the TV monitor screen.
(long and thin, etc.)
Adjust [Video Output] in the [A/V Out] menu to match your TV monitor. (
A
Page 73)
Recorded clips cannot be found on the thumbnail
screen.
●
●
Check the video file format or video format.
Adjust [System Definition], [File Format], [Camera Resolution], and [Frame & Bit Rate] in
the [Record Format] menu to match the video format to be played back. ( Page 48, 63 )
A
The camera recorder heats up.
●
●
malfunction.
The camera recorder operates slowly when
turning the power on or off.
If there are many videos files on the SDHC/SDXC card, it takes time for the camera
recorder to process the files. Copy the files on the SDHC/SDXC card to a PC, and delete
them from the SDHC/SDXC card.
The remote control does not work.
●
●
●
●
Replace the battery. (
The remote control may not function outdoors or under strong light conditions.
Set [Wireless Remote] in the [Others] menu to On . ( Page 74)
Disconnect the wired remote control if it is connected.
A
Page 15)
A
B
A
Ⅵ The following phenomena are not malfunctions.
Ⅵ Reset the camera recorder when it does not
function properly.
●
The screen momentarily turns red or black when the sun
enters the field of view.
Black dots, or shiny red, blue, or green spots appear on the
screen.
1
Turn off the power.
●
2 Remove the battery and AC adapter from the camera
The LCD screen contains 99.99 % or more effective
pixels, but 0.01 % or fewer pixels may be inactive or
always lit.
recorder, reattach them, and turn on the power.
3 Perform [Reset All] in the [Others] menu. (A Page 74)
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Others
Video format
Specifications
: NTSC setting
HD (HQ mode)
:
1920x1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p,
1440x1080/59.94i, 1280x720/59.94p,
29.97p, 23.98p
HD (SP mode)
:
:
1440x1080/59.94i, 1280x720/59.94p,
29.97p, 23.98p
SD
720x480/59.94i (GY-HM150U only)
Camera Recorder
Ⅵ General
: PAL setting
HD (HQ mode)
:
:
1920x1080/50i, 25p, 1440x1080/50i,
1280x720/50p, 25p
Power
:
:
DC 11 V (using AC adapter)
DC 7.2 V (using battery)
HD (SP mode)
SD
1440x1080/50i, 1280x720/50p, 25p
Power
Approx. 8.3 W
720x576/50i (GY-HM150E only)
consumption
(when backlight is set to [STANDARD] while
the LCD monitor or viewfinder is in use)
Ⅵ Terminals
AV terminal
Dimensions
Mass
:
:
366 mm (W) × 179 mm (H) × 138 mm (D)
(14-4/8" x 7-1/8" x 5-4/8")
:
:
Video Analog output 1.0 V (p-p), 75
Audio Analog output (stereo)
K
Approx. 1190 g (2.7 Ibs)
-8 dBu, 1 k
K
(when reference level -12 dB
Approx. 1320 g (2.9 Ibs) (incl. battery
BN-VF823U, SD card, micorophone)
is selected)
-16 dBu, 1 k
K
(when reference level -20 dB
Allowable
operating
temperature
:
:
:
0 f to 40 f (32 J to 104 J)
is selected)
Component terminal
Y, PB, PR component output
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 K
PB, PR: 700 mV (p-p), 75 K
Allowable
operating
humidity
35 % RH to 80 % RH
HDMI terminal
USB terminal
:
:
:
:
HDMIீ Connector
Mini USB-B type, USB 2.0
3.5 mm mini jack (stereo)
3.5 mm mini jack (4-pin)
Allowable
storage
temperature
-20 f to 50 f (-4 J to 122 J)
1/4", Progressive CCD
ן 3 Headphone jack
Remote terminal
Image pickup
device
:
:
:
Audio INPUT1/INPUT2 terminals
MIC
:
-60 dBu, 3 kK, XLR (balanced),
+48 V output (phantom power supply)
Lens
F1.8 to 2.8
f = 3.7 mm to 37 mm
LINE
:
+4 dBu, 10 kK, XLR (balanced)
Filter diameter
When the hood is detached
46 mm (screw pitch: 0.75 mm)
Compatible with filter (external diameter:
50 mm and below),
Accessories
tele-converter, and wide-converter
AC adapter ...................................................................................1
Power cord (GY-HM150U)............................................................2
Power cord (GY-HM150E) ............................................................4
Battery..........................................................................................1
Battery charger.............................................................................1
Remote control unit ......................................................................1
Audio unit......................................................................................1
Microphone...................................................................................1
AV cord.........................................................................................1
Component cable .........................................................................1
CD-ROM.......................................................................................1
Instruction manual........................................................................1
Warranty card (GY-HM150U only)................................................1
When the hood is attached
72 mm (screw pitch: 0.75 mm)
Compatible with filter (external diameter:
75 mm and below) only
* When removing the filter, do not press on
the top and bottom of the hood. Doing so
makes it difficult to remove the filter and
may damage the inner surface of the
hood.
Zoom
:
:
:
Up to 10x (optical zoom)
2.7", 16:9, 230,000 pixels
0.24", 16:9, 260,000 pixels
LCD screen
Viewfinder
Ⅵ Video/Audio
Recording time
:
:
Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SDHC/
SDXC card, 35 Mbps, VBR mode)
Video recording file
format
QuickTime File Format
(For Final Cut Pro)
AC Adapter
MP4 File Format (HD only)
AVI File Format (SD only)
Power
Output
:
:
:
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
DC 11 Vd, 1 A
: Video signal
Allowable
operating
temperature
0 f to 40 f (32 J to 104 J)
HD (HQ mode)
:
:
MPEG-2 Long GOP
VBR, 35 Mbps (Max) MPEG-2
HD (SP mode)
SD
MPEG-2 Long GOP
CBR, 25 Mbps (1440x1080i) /19 Mbps
(1280x720p) MPEG-2
Dimensions
:
:
49 mm (W) × 26 mm (H) × 64 mm (D)
(1-15/16" x 1-1/8" x 2-7/8")
(excluding cord and AC plug)
:
:
DV
Mass
Approx. 86 g (0.19 Ibs)
CBR, 25 Mbps
(720x480i: GY-HM150U only) /
(720x576i: GY-HM150E only)
: Audio signal
LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16 Bit
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Remote Control Unit
Type
:
:
DC 3 V (button battery CR2025)
Battery life
Approx. 1 year (varies according to frequency
of use)
Operating
distance
:
:
Approx. 5 m (16.4 ft) (along front axis)
Allowable
operating
0 f to 40 f (32 J to 104 J)
temperature
Dimensions
Mass
:
:
42 mm (W) × 14.5 mm (H) × 91 mm (D)
(1-6/8" x 9/16" x 3-5/8")
Approx. 30 g (0.07 Ibs)
(including button battery)
Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm)
T
W
AUTO MANUAL
CH-1
CH-2
CH-2 INPUT AUDIO INPUT
-
LINE
MIC
-
AUDIO
SELECT
INPUT1
INPUT2
-
-
MIC+48V
INPUT1
INPUT2
AUTO MANUAL
USER1 USER2
ND
FILTER
ON
FOCUS
ZOOM
OFF
AF/MF
FULL AUTO
GAIN WHT.BAL IRIS A/M
L-
B-
AWB
M-
H-
A-
PRST-
A
B
(without battery)
(with battery)
30
184
200
272
366
* The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.
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