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... 107 Audio Equalizer 108 Audio Mix 109 Using Headphones 110 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 111 Using an External Microphone 113 Using an External Video Light 114 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 115 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 116 Onscreen Displays and Data Code ... Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 119 Dividing Scenes Photos 121 Viewing Photos 123 Deleting Photos 124 Slideshow External Connections 126 Terminals on the Camcorder 127 Connection Diagrams 130 Playback on a TV Screen 131 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 131 Copying Recordings ...
... 107 Audio Equalizer 108 Audio Mix 109 Using Headphones 110 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 111 Using an External Microphone 113 Using an External Video Light 114 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 115 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 116 Onscreen Displays and Data Code ... Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 119 Dividing Scenes Photos 121 Viewing Photos 123 Deleting Photos 124 Slideshow External Connections 126 Terminals on the Camcorder 127 Connection Diagrams 130 Playback on a TV Screen 131 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 131 Copying Recordings ...
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... Using audio mix (0 108) Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Current audio level Built-in or an external microphone. Video 105 As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will appear on the screen. Audio Recording Level ... level indicator while recording. When 7 8 [Audio Mix] is set to [A On], two audio level indicators will appear, the top one for the built-in microphone, and the bottom one for the external audio. • Touch [z Automatic] to return the camcorder to lock the audio recording level at the current level.
... Using audio mix (0 108) Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Current audio level Built-in or an external microphone. Video 105 As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will appear on the screen. Audio Recording Level ... level indicator while recording. When 7 8 [Audio Mix] is set to [A On], two audio level indicators will appear, the top one for the built-in microphone, and the bottom one for the external audio. • Touch [z Automatic] to return the camcorder to lock the audio recording level at the current level.
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...levels by specifically targeting the high- The larger the subject appears on the screen, the louder the sound will be changed. - When an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal with the sound linked to the zoom position. [ Wide] Stereo recording of ambient sound over a more ... human voices and dialog. The audio equalizer settings are only available when recording sound using the audio mix function, an external microphone overrides the built-in microphone. In the following cases, the built-in Mic Freq. Video 107 Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7 8 [...
...levels by specifically targeting the high- The larger the subject appears on the screen, the louder the sound will be changed. - When an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal with the sound linked to the zoom position. [ Wide] Stereo recording of ambient sound over a more ... human voices and dialog. The audio equalizer settings are only available when recording sound using the audio mix function, an external microphone overrides the built-in microphone. In the following cases, the built-in Mic Freq. Video 107 Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7 8 [...
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... player (analog Line In). Audio Mix When recording, you can be from the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, a commercially available external microphone or from the MIC terminal and adjust the mix balance for recording live music and clearly capture the special sound characteristics of a variety of...audio mix bar to adjust the mix balance as desired. 5 Touch [a] to the MIC terminal. 2 Select the type of instruments. Operating modes: 1 Connect the external source to set the audio mix and close the menu. 108 Video [ Boost HF+LF Range] Best, for example, for original sound effects.
... player (analog Line In). Audio Mix When recording, you can be from the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, a commercially available external microphone or from the MIC terminal and adjust the mix balance for recording live music and clearly capture the special sound characteristics of a variety of...audio mix bar to adjust the mix balance as desired. 5 Touch [a] to the MIC terminal. 2 Select the type of instruments. Operating modes: 1 Connect the external source to set the audio mix and close the menu. 108 Video [ Boost HF+LF Range] Best, for example, for original sound effects.
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... video accessories bearing this camcorder. will appear on the screen. For details about using an external microphone. Using an External Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the accessory used with this logo to Using the Mini .... Refer to ensure compatibility with 5.1ch surround sound. Video 111 In such case, we recommend using the optional external microphone, refer to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. Look for the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be used . Using...
... video accessories bearing this camcorder. will appear on the screen. For details about using an external microphone. Using an External Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the accessory used with this logo to Using the Mini .... Refer to ensure compatibility with 5.1ch surround sound. Video 111 In such case, we recommend using the optional external microphone, refer to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. Look for the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be used . Using...
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You can also mix and record audio from the built-in microphone. You can also use commercially available condenser microphones with audio from the WM-V1 with their own power supply. Using the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone Using the WM-V1 you can reliably record sound even when recording subjects ... using the WM-V1, refer to the instruction manual supplied with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary. 1 Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal. 2 Change the audio input to the subject. MIC terminal 3 If necessary, activate the audio mix function (0 108) and adjust...
You can also mix and record audio from the built-in microphone. You can also use commercially available condenser microphones with audio from the WM-V1 with their own power supply. Using the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone Using the WM-V1 you can reliably record sound even when recording subjects ... using the WM-V1, refer to the instruction manual supplied with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but audio recording levels may vary. 1 Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal. 2 Change the audio input to the subject. MIC terminal 3 If necessary, activate the audio mix function (0 108) and adjust...
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...is too high and the sound gets distorted, adjust the audio recording level manually (0 105) or activate the microphone attenuator with this camcorder. NOTES • When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, 7 8 [Wind Screen] will be set to the instruction manual of recordings made... with 5.1ch surround sound on the optional video light (ON or AUTO). Video 113 Using an External Video Light You can enjoy...
...is too high and the sound gets distorted, adjust the audio recording level manually (0 105) or activate the microphone attenuator with this camcorder. NOTES • When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, 7 8 [Wind Screen] will be set to the instruction manual of recordings made... with 5.1ch surround sound on the optional video light (ON or AUTO). Video 113 Using an External Video Light You can enjoy...
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...in memory card slot X (the Eye-Fi icon will change to o. NOTES • Depending on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual. External Connections 145 Be sure to insert the Eye-Fi card into memory card slot Y. • While using an Eye-Fi Card, the ACCESS ...indicator may fail and the video files will be able to recording mode. • Wireless communication is not available when the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone is available only in playback mode. Any wireless transfer in the LOCK position. * This menu option will be uploaded and the network's wireless ...
...in memory card slot X (the Eye-Fi icon will change to o. NOTES • Depending on the amount of the battery pack faster than usual. External Connections 145 Be sure to insert the Eye-Fi card into memory card slot Y. • While using an Eye-Fi Card, the ACCESS ...indicator may fail and the video files will be able to recording mode. • Wireless communication is not available when the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone is available only in playback mode. Any wireless transfer in the LOCK position. * This menu option will be uploaded and the network's wireless ...
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...]1 [O Automatic],[A On V] zz - [MIC Terminal Input]1 [ External Audio], [ Microphone] z z 108 [Audio Mix]1 [B Off], [A On], [INT] [EXT] [Internal Microphone]/[MIC Terminal Input] z z 108 [Built-in Mic Freq. [ Normal], [ Boost LF Range], Response] [ Low Cut Filter], [ Boost MF Range], [ Boost HF+LF Range] z z 107 [Built-in Mic Directionality] [ Monaural], [ Normal], [ Wide], [ Zoom] z z 106 [Surround Mic Directionality...
...]1 [O Automatic],[A On V] zz - [MIC Terminal Input]1 [ External Audio], [ Microphone] z z 108 [Audio Mix]1 [B Off], [A On], [INT] [EXT] [Internal Microphone]/[MIC Terminal Input] z z 108 [Built-in Mic Freq. [ Normal], [ Boost LF Range], Response] [ Low Cut Filter], [ Boost MF Range], [ Boost HF+LF Range] z z 107 [Built-in Mic Directionality] [ Monaural], [ Normal], [ Wide], [ Zoom] z z 106 [Surround Mic Directionality...
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...Information 153 [Surround Mic Attenuator]: Helps prevent audio distortions due to high audio recording levels when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to [F Normal TV], during the playback of video originally recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio. • When the TV type... and Time], [L Camera Data] zz - [Slideshow Transition] [B Off], [i Dissolve], [j Slide Image] - list of music tracks, [1] [b] (Original sound/Background music) z z 77 [External Audio Input] [B Off], [A On ] When [A On] - [External Player Link]: Toggle on the screen. When set to the camcorder.
...Information 153 [Surround Mic Attenuator]: Helps prevent audio distortions due to high audio recording levels when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to [F Normal TV], during the playback of video originally recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio. • When the TV type... and Time], [L Camera Data] zz - [Slideshow Transition] [B Off], [i Dissolve], [j Slide Image] - list of music tracks, [1] [b] (Original sound/Background music) z z 77 [External Audio Input] [B Off], [A On ] When [A On] - [External Player Link]: Toggle on the screen. When set to the camcorder.
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S j Tele macro (0 101) S k Image effects (0 103) S l Microphone attenuator (0 152) D q External audio input (0 108) D a Headphone output (0 109) D s Control button: Last function used ([ZOOM] in this case) D d Level marker (0 152) D f ... a x.v.Color (0 155) S s While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes : seconds) S d Remote sensor off (0 152) D h Directionality of the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone (0 111) D j Mini advanced shoe (0 110) D k AGC (automatic gain control) limit D l Control button [FILTER 1]: Cinemalook filters (0 67) F q In record pause mode: Total...
S j Tele macro (0 101) S k Image effects (0 103) S l Microphone attenuator (0 152) D q External audio input (0 108) D a Headphone output (0 109) D s Control button: Last function used ([ZOOM] in this case) D d Level marker (0 152) D f ... a x.v.Color (0 155) S s While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes : seconds) S d Remote sensor off (0 152) D h Directionality of the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone (0 111) D j Mini advanced shoe (0 110) D k AGC (automatic gain control) limit D l Control button [FILTER 1]: Cinemalook filters (0 67) F q In record pause mode: Total...
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...dBV (with tele macro on at full telephoto; 1 cm (0.39 in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element) • AF System Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus • Filter Diameter: 43 mm • Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 40 ...cm (1.3 ft.) with 600 Ω microphone) / 5 kΩ or more Power/Others • Power supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) • Power consumption...
...dBV (with tele macro on at full telephoto; 1 cm (0.39 in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element) • AF System Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus • Filter Diameter: 43 mm • Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 40 ...cm (1.3 ft.) with 600 Ω microphone) / 5 kΩ or more Power/Others • Power supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) • Power consumption...
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...36 Decoration 69 Deleting Movies 61 Photos 123 Dividing scenes 119 E Edit panel 34, 148 Editing stories 81, 82 Error messages 172 External audio input 79, 108 External microphone 111 Eye-Fi card 144 F Face detection 93 Faders 95 Fireworks (recording program) . . . . 89 Frame rate 87 FUNC..../video snapshot scenes from a movie 117 Chroma key 73 CINEMA mode 67 Cinema-look filters 67 COMPONENT OUT terminal 126, 128 Condensation 184 Connections to external devices . 127 Copying recordings to SD conversion* . . . . . 140, 143 HDMI OUT terminal 126, 127 HDMI-CEC 159 Headphones 109...
...36 Decoration 69 Deleting Movies 61 Photos 123 Dividing scenes 119 E Edit panel 34, 148 Editing stories 81, 82 Error messages 172 External audio input 79, 108 External microphone 111 Eye-Fi card 144 F Face detection 93 Faders 95 Fireworks (recording program) . . . . 89 Frame rate 87 FUNC..../video snapshot scenes from a movie 117 Chroma key 73 CINEMA mode 67 Cinema-look filters 67 COMPONENT OUT terminal 126, 128 Condensation 184 Connections to external devices . 127 Copying recordings to SD conversion* . . . . . 140, 143 HDMI OUT terminal 126, 127 HDMI-CEC 159 Headphones 109...
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... . 88 M M (Manual) mode 84 Maintenance 184 Manual exposure 98 Manual focus 99 Markers 152 Memory card 39, 181 MIC terminal 112 Microphone attenuator . . . . 152, 153 Microphone directionality 106 Mini advanced shoe 110 Mode switch 33 N Night scene (recording program) . . 88 Notification sounds 158 O Onscreen display selection .... all camcorder settings . 169 Reviewing recordings 85 S Saving recordings 131 Transferring to a computer . . 134 Using external video recorders 138 Selecting the memory for playback 59 for recording 42 Self timer 104 Serial number 22 Setup menus 35...
... . 88 M M (Manual) mode 84 Maintenance 184 Manual exposure 98 Manual focus 99 Markers 152 Memory card 39, 181 MIC terminal 112 Microphone attenuator . . . . 152, 153 Microphone directionality 106 Mini advanced shoe 110 Mode switch 33 N Night scene (recording program) . . 88 Notification sounds 158 O Onscreen display selection .... all camcorder settings . 169 Reviewing recordings 85 S Saving recordings 131 Transferring to a computer . . 134 Using external video recorders 138 Selecting the memory for playback 59 for recording 42 Self timer 104 Serial number 22 Setup menus 35...