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... of your preference. Ⅵ White balance adjustment feature Enables white balance to be adjusted automatically or manually. Ⅵ Built-in color bars (multi-format color bars) Ⅵ Slow shutter Makes it possible to brightly shoot video of dark subjects with little motion by accumulating the images. ...or still pictures. Ⅵ Supports various HD video recording formats (1080i, 1080p, and 720p) Shooting can be performed in different HD recording modes, thus supporting a wide variety of setting files The current menu and camcorder settings can be saved to an SD card. (Up to four files...
... of your preference. Ⅵ White balance adjustment feature Enables white balance to be adjusted automatically or manually. Ⅵ Built-in color bars (multi-format color bars) Ⅵ Slow shutter Makes it possible to brightly shoot video of dark subjects with little motion by accumulating the images. ...or still pictures. Ⅵ Supports various HD video recording formats (1080i, 1080p, and 720p) Shooting can be performed in different HD recording modes, thus supporting a wide variety of setting files The current menu and camcorder settings can be saved to an SD card. (Up to four files...
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... Videos 27 Capturing Still Pictures in the Video Shooting Mode 28 Recording Multiple Clips as a Continuous File . . . . . .28 Using the Camcorder in the Still Picture Shooting Mode 29 Setting the Picture Quality, Recording Size, and Sensitivity 29 Capturing Still Pictures 29 Zoom Operation 30 Adjusting the...Paint 36 Adjusting Manual Gain 37 Adjusting the Shutter Speed 37 Adjusting the Aperture 37 Setting the Photometry Area 38 Displaying the Color Bar 39 Adjusting the Camera Image 39 Audio Recording 40 Setting the Reference Audio Recording Level 40 Using the Built-in Microphone...
... Videos 27 Capturing Still Pictures in the Video Shooting Mode 28 Recording Multiple Clips as a Continuous File . . . . . .28 Using the Camcorder in the Still Picture Shooting Mode 29 Setting the Picture Quality, Recording Size, and Sensitivity 29 Capturing Still Pictures 29 Zoom Operation 30 Adjusting the...Paint 36 Adjusting Manual Gain 37 Adjusting the Shutter Speed 37 Adjusting the Aperture 37 Setting the Photometry Area 38 Displaying the Color Bar 39 Adjusting the Camera Image 39 Audio Recording 40 Setting the Reference Audio Recording Level 40 Using the Built-in Microphone...
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...● Rebooting when the video/still picture mode is switched while the [SYSTEM SELECT] menu is set to the optical performance of the lens, color divergence phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration) may occur. Do not remove the SD card, turn off the power, or remove the battery/AC adapter during...in battery may explode if it , and then use , be incorrect if the camera is used near a heater for transportation ● When carrying the camcorder, be sure to sandy dust. Ⅵ Do not expose this is not a camera malfunction. Ⅵ Noise may appear in the image when switching ...
...● Rebooting when the video/still picture mode is switched while the [SYSTEM SELECT] menu is set to the optical performance of the lens, color divergence phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration) may occur. Do not remove the SD card, turn off the power, or remove the battery/AC adapter during...in battery may explode if it , and then use , be incorrect if the camera is used near a heater for transportation ● When carrying the camcorder, be sure to sandy dust. Ⅵ Do not expose this is not a camera malfunction. Ⅵ Noise may appear in the image when switching ...
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...Remaining Time on the SD Card I Video Picture Quality SP : Standard HQ : High J Frame Rate K Vertical Resolution L Horizontal Resolution The color of the icons in I, J, K and L changes according to [ON]. D Simultaneous Still Picture Recording E Continuous Clip Recording Displayed when ...R Automatic Slot Switch Displayed when [SLOT AUTO SWITCHING] in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is set to the settings in the [FILE FORMAT] menu. G White Balance Color Temperature H Program AE PORT : Portrait SPORT : Sports SNOW : Snow SPOT.L : Spotlight TWIL. : Night I 3 4 ±0 5 6 F5.6 1/4000...
...Remaining Time on the SD Card I Video Picture Quality SP : Standard HQ : High J Frame Rate K Vertical Resolution L Horizontal Resolution The color of the icons in I, J, K and L changes according to [ON]. D Simultaneous Still Picture Recording E Continuous Clip Recording Displayed when ...R Automatic Slot Switch Displayed when [SLOT AUTO SWITCHING] in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is set to the settings in the [FILE FORMAT] menu. G White Balance Color Temperature H Program AE PORT : Portrait SPORT : Sports SNOW : Snow SPOT.L : Spotlight TWIL. : Night I 3 4 ±0 5 6 F5.6 1/4000...
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... set to the settings in red when the battery runs out. J Video Picture Quality SP : Standard HQ : High K Frame Rate L Vertical Resolution M Horizontal Resolution The color of the icons in J, K, L and M changes according to [MP4 file format] : Displays in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is as follows: 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 Colon (:) for non-drop frames...
... set to the settings in red when the battery runs out. J Video Picture Quality SP : Standard HQ : High K Frame Rate L Vertical Resolution M Horizontal Resolution The color of the icons in J, K, L and M changes according to [MP4 file format] : Displays in the [CAMERA SETTINGS] menu is as follows: 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 Colon (:) for non-drop frames...
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... the Video Shooting Mode Selecting a Focusing Mode There are altered, the camcorder will reboot automatically. Ⅵ Setting the recording mode Specify the horizontal resolution, frame rate, scan method, and picture quality mode. A B AF/MF Setting the Video ...Format Ⅵ Setting the video file format Specify the format of the recording mode display changes according to the settings in this camcorder. Video Recording Mode Display Memo : ● The color of the video file to display the Manual Focus icon (MF) on the screen. ● Adjust the focus manually. (A Page 31...
... the Video Shooting Mode Selecting a Focusing Mode There are altered, the camcorder will reboot automatically. Ⅵ Setting the recording mode Specify the horizontal resolution, frame rate, scan method, and picture quality mode. A B AF/MF Setting the Video ...Format Ⅵ Setting the video file format Specify the format of the recording mode display changes according to the settings in this camcorder. Video Recording Mode Display Memo : ● The color of the video file to display the Manual Focus icon (MF) on the screen. ● Adjust the focus manually. (A Page 31...
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... the selection made in the following sequence. ● When using AC adapter Slot A B Slot B B End of Display 27 The display color changes according to the video shooting mode. (A Page 25) This camcorder comes with two REC buttons for shooting videos. (Located at the rear and on the LCD cover) You can change...
... the selection made in the following sequence. ● When using AC adapter Slot A B Slot B B End of Display 27 The display color changes according to the video shooting mode. (A Page 25) This camcorder comes with two REC buttons for shooting videos. (Located at the rear and on the LCD cover) You can change...
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... in the [CAMERA PROCESS] menu. (BLUE, GREEN, RED) When using the Focus Assist function at a dark place, the point where color is added may appear grainy, making the contour color unclear. ● When [DISPLAY ON TV] in the [CONNECTION SETTINGS] menu is set to FOCUS Manual Ring AF/MF Using the Focus... Assist Function This feature temporarily switches the screen to black-andwhite, and adds color to the contour of the lens as a focus ring. 2 . Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [OFF] to clear the display on the right helps to activate...
... in the [CAMERA PROCESS] menu. (BLUE, GREEN, RED) When using the Focus Assist function at a dark place, the point where color is added may appear grainy, making the contour color unclear. ● When [DISPLAY ON TV] in the [CONNECTION SETTINGS] menu is set to FOCUS Manual Ring AF/MF Using the Focus... Assist Function This feature temporarily switches the screen to black-andwhite, and adds color to the contour of the lens as a focus ring. 2 . Set [DISPLAY ON TV] to [OFF] to clear the display on the right helps to activate...
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...WHITE A(B) OK] is displayed for about 5 seconds. ● NG:OBJECT Displayed when there is not enough white color on an object, or when the color temperature is necessary to readjust the white balance when the main light source illuminating the subject changes. If automatic white ...3 4 5 AUTO WHITE A 6 7 OK 8 9 10 11 Error displays If the white balance adjustment is not correctly completed, one of the light (color temperature) varies according to the light source, it is not suitable. Decrease the intensity of the screen and zoom in Position A. Adjusting the White Balance...
...WHITE A(B) OK] is displayed for about 5 seconds. ● NG:OBJECT Displayed when there is not enough white color on an object, or when the color temperature is necessary to readjust the white balance when the main light source illuminating the subject changes. If automatic white ...3 4 5 AUTO WHITE A 6 7 OK 8 9 10 11 Error displays If the white balance adjustment is not correctly completed, one of the light (color temperature) varies according to the light source, it is not suitable. Decrease the intensity of the screen and zoom in Position A. Adjusting the White Balance...
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...). (A Page 60) 2 . Caution : ● The FAW function cannot provide optimum white balance with the FAW mode selected, it contains only a single color or not enough white color. ● The accuracy of FAW is inferior to that is turned on the adjustment screen by pushing the Set Lever to complete. Do... power of the Set Lever. ● The value is displayed. 0 Slide Bar 2 . Set the WHT.BAL. Press the center of the camcorder is assigned the FAW function. Shooting Adjusting the White Balance (continued) Using the Full Auto White Balance (FAW) Function The FAW function adjusts the ...
...). (A Page 60) 2 . Caution : ● The FAW function cannot provide optimum white balance with the FAW mode selected, it contains only a single color or not enough white color. ● The accuracy of FAW is inferior to that is turned on the adjustment screen by pushing the Set Lever to complete. Do... power of the Set Lever. ● The value is displayed. 0 Slide Bar 2 . Set the WHT.BAL. Press the center of the camcorder is assigned the FAW function. Shooting Adjusting the White Balance (continued) Using the Full Auto White Balance (FAW) Function The FAW function adjusts the ...
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...A/V OUT terminal ● D1 (480i/576i) output of COMPONENT OUT terminal ● 480i/480p/576i/576p output of HDMI terminal Applicable to [COLOR BAR], then press the corresponding USER button. Alternatively, press the USER button that is set to [720-**], the onscreen display will not appear. ...The menu screen closes. Press the center of the camera image changes according to [OFF]. Confirm the adjusted value. Adjust accordingly. Displaying the Color Bar Adjusting the Camera Image Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M Ⅵ Set to the left or right. ● Doing so moves ...
...A/V OUT terminal ● D1 (480i/576i) output of COMPONENT OUT terminal ● 480i/480p/576i/576p output of HDMI terminal Applicable to [COLOR BAR], then press the corresponding USER button. Alternatively, press the USER button that is set to [720-**], the onscreen display will not appear. ...The menu screen closes. Press the center of the camera image changes according to [OFF]. Confirm the adjusted value. Adjust accordingly. Displaying the Color Bar Adjusting the Camera Image Applicable to: Manual shooting mode M Ⅵ Set to the left or right. ● Doing so moves ...
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...are connected, video is output from the COMPONENT OUT terminal, while audio sound is connected, video images will not appear on this camcorder. Viewing Still Picture File Information 1 . AEnlarging a Still ImageB(A Page 47) Viewing Videos on a Monitor Applicable to be connected. [HDMI OUTPUT], ...[HDMI COLOR SETTING], [HDMI ENHANCE SETTING] (A Page 63) Component Cable AV Cord HDMI Cable (Optional) T1 Component Video Input AV Input HDMI T1 ...
...are connected, video is output from the COMPONENT OUT terminal, while audio sound is connected, video images will not appear on this camcorder. Viewing Still Picture File Information 1 . AEnlarging a Still ImageB(A Page 47) Viewing Videos on a Monitor Applicable to be connected. [HDMI OUTPUT], ...[HDMI COLOR SETTING], [HDMI ENHANCE SETTING] (A Page 63) Component Cable AV Cord HDMI Cable (Optional) T1 Component Video Input AV Input HDMI T1 ...
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...Exit the menu setting screen. Menu Screens Setting Menu Screens The settings are saved in the memory of the camcorder, and will not be deleted even when the power of the camcorder is not available Some menu items may appear for items with only one layer. 3 . Menu settings vary ...The menu screens in the second layer's menu, push the Set Lever to select. 5 . Change the parameter. Parameter CAMERA PROCESS FOCUS AOSFSFIST FOCUS AOSNSIST COLOR ZEBRA DETAIL LEVEL FOR EASY FOCUSING RETURN SET MENU QUIT Memo : ● A separate setting screen may come in two layers. Push the Set Lever...
...Exit the menu setting screen. Menu Screens Setting Menu Screens The settings are saved in the memory of the camcorder, and will not be deleted even when the power of the camcorder is not available Some menu items may appear for items with only one layer. 3 . Menu settings vary ...The menu screens in the second layer's menu, push the Set Lever to select. 5 . Change the parameter. Parameter CAMERA PROCESS FOCUS AOSFSFIST FOCUS AOSNSIST COLOR ZEBRA DETAIL LEVEL FOR EASY FOCUSING RETURN SET MENU QUIT Memo : ● A separate setting screen may come in two layers. Push the Set Lever...
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...INTERNAL MIC LEVEL AUDIO MONITOR TC/UB TC PRESET DROP FRAME TC GENE. WHITE PAINT WHITE PAINT FAW GAIN L GAIN M GAIN H PHOTOMETRY AREA COLOR BAR TELE MACRO FILE FORMAT SYSTEM SELECT REC MODE CLIP CONTINUOUS REC IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE SIZE GAIN UP CONNECTION SETTINGS DISPLAY ON TV VIDEO OUTPUT... COMPONENT OUTPUT HDMI OUTPUT HDMI COLOR SETTING HDMI ENHANCE SETTING MEDIA SETTINGS FORMAT VIDEO NO. Menu Screens List of Valid Menu Items for Each Operation Mode Although the menu items...
...INTERNAL MIC LEVEL AUDIO MONITOR TC/UB TC PRESET DROP FRAME TC GENE. WHITE PAINT WHITE PAINT FAW GAIN L GAIN M GAIN H PHOTOMETRY AREA COLOR BAR TELE MACRO FILE FORMAT SYSTEM SELECT REC MODE CLIP CONTINUOUS REC IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE SIZE GAIN UP CONNECTION SETTINGS DISPLAY ON TV VIDEO OUTPUT... COMPONENT OUTPUT HDMI OUTPUT HDMI COLOR SETTING HDMI ENHANCE SETTING MEDIA SETTINGS FORMAT VIDEO NO. Menu Screens List of Valid Menu Items for Each Operation Mode Although the menu items...
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Settings with the R mark are common to adjust the contour (detail) sharpness level. FOCUS ASSIST COLOR For setting the color of the zebra pattern display can be specified. (A Page 34) DETAIL LEVEL A separate screen is displayed. (A Page 39) Use this item to +4, MAX ...contours (details) in the horizontal (H) direction or in the vertical (V) direction. Decrease the number : Softens the contour. FOCUS ASSIST For selecting whether to add color to display zebra patterns at the specified point. R OFF ON : Zebra pattern is not displayed. : Zebra pattern is set for the GAMMA item, a ...
Settings with the R mark are common to adjust the contour (detail) sharpness level. FOCUS ASSIST COLOR For setting the color of the zebra pattern display can be specified. (A Page 34) DETAIL LEVEL A separate screen is displayed. (A Page 39) Use this item to +4, MAX ...contours (details) in the horizontal (H) direction or in the vertical (V) direction. Decrease the number : Softens the contour. FOCUS ASSIST For selecting whether to add color to display zebra patterns at the specified point. R OFF ON : Zebra pattern is not displayed. : Zebra pattern is set for the GAMMA item, a ...
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...in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. FAW For setting the positions to assign the FAW (Full Auto White Balance) function to a subdued cinema color. Settings with the R mark are common to A or B. switch is set to all modes. WHITE PAINT A separate screen is set to adjust .... (When PRESET is available when the WHT.BAL. A : Assigns FAW to the PRESET position. 60 Increase the number : Makes the colors more dense. For setting the basic color temperature when the WHT.BAL. WHITE PAINT A separate screen is displayed. (A Page 36) Use this cannot be selected.) ● When...
...in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode. FAW For setting the positions to assign the FAW (Full Auto White Balance) function to a subdued cinema color. Settings with the R mark are common to A or B. switch is set to all modes. WHITE PAINT A separate screen is set to adjust .... (When PRESET is available when the WHT.BAL. A : Assigns FAW to the PRESET position. 60 Increase the number : Makes the colors more dense. For setting the basic color temperature when the WHT.BAL. WHITE PAINT A separate screen is displayed. (A Page 36) Use this cannot be selected.) ● When...
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... the setting of the zoom lens. GAIN M (Fixed at [OFF] when in FULL AUTO mode A) R OFF : Color bars are default values. SPOT : A separate screen is altered, the camcorder will reboot (restart) automatically. 61 MP4 file format : Records in the QuickTime(MOV) format. When set to [QuickTime... file format] : Blue When set to about 80 cm. Memo : ● The display color of this item is displayed. (A Page ...
... the setting of the zoom lens. GAIN M (Fixed at [OFF] when in FULL AUTO mode A) R OFF : Color bars are default values. SPOT : A separate screen is altered, the camcorder will reboot (restart) automatically. 61 MP4 file format : Records in the QuickTime(MOV) format. When set to [QuickTime... file format] : Blue When set to about 80 cm. Memo : ● The display color of this item is displayed. (A Page ...
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Settings with external devices. R OFF : Disables on -screen display. HDMI COLOR SETTING For selecting the color format of video output from the component terminal to the connected monitor. 480p : Outputs at 480p. 480i : Outputs at 480i. VIDEO NO. RESET A separate screen ... normal circumstances. R AUTO : Use this item when images are not properly displayed on the monitor. Resolution is not reduced. HDMI ENHANCE SETTING For setting the color range of HDMI signals. IMAGE NO. R OFF : Wind noise is selected for SYSTEM SELECT. ON : Reduces wind noise.
Settings with external devices. R OFF : Disables on -screen display. HDMI COLOR SETTING For selecting the color format of video output from the component terminal to the connected monitor. 480p : Outputs at 480p. 480i : Outputs at 480i. VIDEO NO. RESET A separate screen ... normal circumstances. R AUTO : Use this item when images are not properly displayed on the monitor. Resolution is not reduced. HDMI ENHANCE SETTING For setting the color range of HDMI signals. IMAGE NO. R OFF : Wind noise is selected for SYSTEM SELECT. ON : Reduces wind noise.
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...of the viewfinder or LCD screen using a slide bar. A subtitle can be added to load setting files saved on an SD card on the camcorder. R ON : Enables automatic switch. 65 LANGUAGE For selecting a display language. (A Page 21) CLOCK ADJUST A separate screen is displayed. For...: Microphone level is displayed. (A Page 54) Use this item to save the current menu settings or camcorder settings to all modes. FOCUS ASSIST : Enables easy focusing. (A Page 31) COLOR BAR : Displays the color bar. (A Page 39) TC SETTING : Displays the time code preset screen. (A Page 42) TELE ...
...of the viewfinder or LCD screen using a slide bar. A subtitle can be added to load setting files saved on an SD card on the camcorder. R ON : Enables automatic switch. 65 LANGUAGE For selecting a display language. (A Page 21) CLOCK ADJUST A separate screen is displayed. For...: Microphone level is displayed. (A Page 54) Use this item to save the current menu settings or camcorder settings to all modes. FOCUS ASSIST : Enables easy focusing. (A Page 31) COLOR BAR : Displays the color bar. (A Page 39) TC SETTING : Displays the time code preset screen. (A Page 42) TELE ...
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... : Standard (The number of possible shots increases.) ● This image quality setting is not assigned. FOCUS ASSIST For selecting whether to add color to the contour of the focused image upon switching the image to shorten the closeup distance at the tele (T) end of the zoom lens. ... the positions to assign the FAW (Full Auto White Balance) function to the PRESET position. PRESET : Assigns FAW to the WHT.BAL. Settings with a high color temperature, such as sunlight.) Memo : ● This item does not function when [FAW] is set to [PRESET]. ON : Enables closeup shots up to...
... : Standard (The number of possible shots increases.) ● This image quality setting is not assigned. FOCUS ASSIST For selecting whether to add color to the contour of the focused image upon switching the image to shorten the closeup distance at the tele (T) end of the zoom lens. ... the positions to assign the FAW (Full Auto White Balance) function to the PRESET position. PRESET : Assigns FAW to the WHT.BAL. Settings with a high color temperature, such as sunlight.) Memo : ● This item does not function when [FAW] is set to [PRESET]. ON : Enables closeup shots up to...