JVC GY HM700CHU User Manual

HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER  
INSTRUCTIONS  
GY-HM700U  
GY-HM700CHU  
GY-HM700E  
GY-HM700CHE  
* The illustration shows the GY-HM700E with the supplied viewfinder, microphone and lens attached.  
* GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700CHE does not come with a lens.  
Please read the following before getting started:  
For Customer Use:  
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-HM700U/GY-HM700CHU  
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-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U) have been evaluated by  
UL.  
LST0904-001A  
POUR CANADA  
Safety Precautions  
ATTENTION  
RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE  
PAS OUVRIR  
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION  
NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER.  
FOR USA AND CANADA  
CAUTION  
AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST A REGLER  
PAR LUTILISATEUR.  
SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE  
PROBLEME.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
Le symbole de l’éclair àl’intérieur d’un triangle  
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la  
présence d’une “tension dangereuse” non isolée  
dans le boîtier du produit. Cette tension est  
suffisante pour provoquer l’électrocution de  
personnes.  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  
BACK).  
CAUTION:  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE .  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
Le point d’exclamation àl’intérieur d’un triangle  
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la  
présence d’opérations d’entretien importantes au  
sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent  
dans le manuel d’instructions.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,  
within an equilateral triangle is intended to  
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated  
"dangerous voltage" within the product's  
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude  
to constitute a risk of electric shock to  
persons.  
Ces symboles ne sont utilisésqu’aux Etats-Unis.  
INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)  
RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)  
The exclamation point within an equilateral  
triangle is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the appliance.  
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian  
ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Class A est conforme à la  
norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
INFORMATION:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a  
commercial environment.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications.  
WARNING:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN  
OR MOISTURE.  
CAUTION:  
This unit should be used with 12V DC only.  
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any  
other power source.  
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause  
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct  
the interference at his own expense.  
NOTE:  
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the unit.  
CAUTION:  
REMARQUE:  
La plaque signalétique (plaque du numéro desérie) est située sur  
le cadre inférieur de l’unité.  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC  
COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE  
EQUIPMENT.  
CAUTION:  
To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user  
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing toqualified service  
personnel.  
NOTE:  
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on this unit.  
Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book  
are subject to possible change without prior notice.  
WARNING:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT  
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and  
that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed  
close to the apparatus.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC  
RULES.  
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES  
D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS  
EXPOSER L'APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA  
PLUIE.  
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.  
ATTENTION:  
Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilsi é que sur du courant  
direct en 12V.  
Afin d’eviter tout resque d’incendie ou d’electrocution, ne  
pas utillser d’autres sources d’alimentation électrique.  
III  
 
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment  
[European Union]  
FOR EUROPE  
This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and  
protection requirements of the corresponding European  
Directives. This equipment is designed for professional video  
appliances and can be used in the following environments:  
Attention:  
This symbol isonly valid in the European  
Union.  
Controlled EMC environment (for example, purpose-built  
broad-casting or recording studio), and rural outdoors  
environments.  
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic  
equipment should not be disposed as general household  
waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed  
over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment,  
recovery and recycling in accordance with your national  
legislation.  
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve  
natural resources and will help prevent potential negative  
effects on the environment and human health which could  
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this  
product. For more information about collection point and  
recycling of this product, 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.  
In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for  
electromagnetic compatibility we recommend to use cables  
not exceeding the following lengths:  
Port  
Cable  
Length  
[DC INPUT]  
Exclusive Cable  
Coaxial Cable  
Shielded Cable  
Shielded Cable  
Exclusive Cable  
Exclusive Cable  
Coaxial Cable  
Exclusive Cable  
Unshielded Cable  
Special Cable  
Shielded Cable  
5 m  
[Y/VIDEO], [PB], [PR]  
[AUDIO INPUT 1/2]  
[AUDIO OUTPUT]  
[PHONES]  
10 m  
3 m  
10 m  
3 m  
[IEEE1394] (HD/DV)  
[HD/SD-SDI]  
[REMOTE]  
3 m  
10 m  
5 m  
(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.  
[LENS]  
0.1m  
0.3m  
3 m  
[VF]  
[USB]  
[Other Countries outside the European Union]  
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in  
accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules  
in your country for the treatment of old electrical and  
electronic equipment.  
Caution:  
Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for  
example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer, motor, etc.,  
the picture and the sound may be disturbed. In such case, please  
keep the apparatus away from the sources of the disturbance.  
Dear Customer,  
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and  
standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.  
European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is:  
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH  
Postfach 10 05 04  
61145 Friedberg  
Germany  
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 Victor Company of Japan,  
Limited ist:  
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH  
Postfach 10 05 04  
61145 Friedberg  
Deutschland  
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Contents  
Recording Time Code in Continuation of  
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How to use this manual  
Symbols used  
:
Describes precautions concerning the  
operation of this product.  
Caution  
:
Describes reference information, such as  
functions and usage restrictions of this  
product.  
Note  
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Indicates the reference page numbers and  
reference items.  
Content of this manual  
All rights reserved by JVC. Unauthorized duplication or  
reprinting of this manual, in whole or in part, is strictly  
prohibited.  
All other product names used in this manual are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective  
companies. Marks such as  
in this manual.  
,
and  
have been omitted  
Illustrated designs, specifications and other contents of  
this manual are subject to changes for improvement  
without prior notice.  
Reproduction of Dark Areas  
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Main Features  
New Viewfinder  
With a high resolution of 852x480 in 0.425 inches, the new  
viewfinder is now more robust and enables more accurate  
focusing.  
This camera recorder enables recording of HD format  
images on an SDHC card, and also playback of these  
images.  
High Resolution LCD Monitor  
Equipped with a 4.3 inch 800x480 large LCD monitor, both  
shooting precision and viewing performance are improved.  
Recording in QuickTime File Format  
Recording can be made in QuickTime file format of Final Cut  
Pro, a video editing software from Apple Inc.  
You can edit the recorded clips directly with Final Cut Pro.  
Updated User Interface  
The sophisticated user interface allows more intuitive  
operations. Thumbnail display is also available for you to  
select a recorded clip for easy playback.  
Recording on SDHC Memory Card (Class 6)  
The absence of mechanisms with the use of SDHC (class 6)  
as recording media brings about increased operation  
reliability. In addition, the improved compatibility with  
computers enables high-speed data transfer to NLE as well  
as reduction of operating costs.  
Compact Shoulder Style  
By inheriting the compact shoulder style from the GY-HD100  
series which is widely accepted in the industry, more stable  
shooting can be done on this camera recorder while its  
weight remains similar to that of a handheld camera  
recorder.  
35 Mbps High Image Quality Mode  
This camera recorder is equipped with a 35 Mbps high  
quality mode, in addition to the HDV mode bit rate (19/25  
Mbps).  
Lens Interchangeability  
Existing lens can be used, thus saving on costs. You can  
also select the most appropriate lens according to your  
shooting requirements.  
Dual Media Slots  
Continuous recording is possible by loading two SDHC cards  
into the dual media slots, thereby allowing a long recording  
time.  
Professional Batteries  
Batteries such as Anton Bauer and IDX batteries that are  
used in the broadcast industry can be used in this camera  
recorder.  
Wide Variety of Recording Formats  
This camera recorder supports various HD formats (1080i,  
1080p, 720p) and can be used under various environments.  
It also supports 1440x1080 and 1920x1080 full resolution in  
the 1080 format.  
Support for Wide Variety of Output  
Supports industrial output such as HD-SDI output and  
IEEE1394 output.  
DV Transcode Output  
In consideration of the usage in SD environment, IEEE1394  
output can also be encoded in DV format.  
Adoption of MPEG-2 Long GOP for Easy  
Editing  
Shortens editing and output time by adopting MPEG-2  
codec, which puts less stress on the editing computer.  
Application Software Provided  
The [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] application software is  
provided for you to copy recorded clips to Windows or  
Macintosh computers and for checking the video images.  
(MP4 file format)  
High Resolution via New [Triplex Offset]  
2.5kx1.4k pixels are generated with the new Triplex Offset  
and a high resolution of more than 900 horizontal lines and  
1000 diagonal lines is achieved using the proprietary front  
processing.  
The CD-ROM provided with this camera recorder  
comes with [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] and other  
application software as well as the user guides.  
New [Spot Meter] Function  
The brightest and darkest positions on the screen are  
automatically detected and displayed together with the  
dynamic range. As this is a pre-gamma value, it allows you to  
understand the lighting ratio and prevents overexposure or  
underexposure in shooting scenes where lighting is  
controlled.  
* For details, refer to the user guides for each application  
software.  
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Precautions for Proper Use  
Power Saving  
When this device is not in use, be sure to set the [POWER]  
switch to OFF in order to reduce power consumption.  
A
B
Batteries  
Storage and Usage Locations  
The following batteries can be used on this device.  
GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U  
: Dionic90 (Anton Bauer)  
GY-HM700CHE/GY-HM700E  
: Endura-7 (IDX)  
Allowable ambient temperature and humidity  
Be sure to use this device within the allowable temperature range of  
0
I
to 40  
I
and a relative humidity of 30 % to 80 %. Using this  
device 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.  
* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and  
will not employ the UL Listing mark.  
Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism  
Make use of the recommended batteries. Heavy batteries  
may fall off if not used correctly.  
Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colors may be  
incorrect if the camera 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.  
Regular Inspection (Maintenance)  
Under normal environment, dust will accumulate on the  
camera recorder when it is used over a long period. Dust  
may enter the camera especially if it is used outdoors. This  
may affect the image and sound quality of the camera  
recorder. Check and replace the fan after every 9000 hours  
(suggested guideline).  
Use of wireless microphone near the camera  
When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner is used  
near the camera during recording, the tuner could pick up noise.  
Avoid using or placing this device in the following places.  
You can check the usage time of the fan at [Others...]  
menuB[System Information]B[Fan Hour]. (A Page 88)  
If the fan is used for more than 9000 hours without  
replacement, AFAN MAINTENANCE REQUIREDB will be  
displayed every time you turn on the power.  
Places subject to extreme heat or cold  
Places with excessive dirt or dust  
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  
Others  
Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the  
card slot.  
Do not place this device at places that are subject to  
radiation or X-rays, or where corrosive gases occur.  
Do not block the vent on the device.  
Protect this device from being splashed with water.  
(Especially when shooting in the rain)  
Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and may lead to  
burns and fires.  
Protect this device from getting wet when shooting on a  
beach. In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the camera  
body. Be sure to clean the camera after use.  
Do not turn off the [POWER] switch or remove the power  
cable during recording or playback.  
The camera may not show stable pictures for a few  
seconds immediately after the power is turned on, but this is  
not a malfunction.  
Protect this device against penetration of dust when using  
it in a place subject to sandy dust.  
When the video signal output terminals are not in use, put  
on the covers to prevent damage to the terminals.  
Transportation  
Do not drop or hit this device against a hard object when  
transporting.  
Do not drop this device or subject it to strong impact or  
vibration as it is a precision equipment.  
Optical performance of lens  
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.  
Maintenance  
Turn off the power before performing any maintenance.  
Wipe the external cabinet of the device 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.  
SDHC Cards  
Use an SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) with Class 6 or higher  
performance.  
* Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA or  
SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.  
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LCD Monitor and Viewfinder  
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 turn off. However, this  
is not a malfunction and these spots are not recorded on the  
SDHC card.  
Handling of SDHC Cards  
If you use this device 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 card. They will not appear after you turn the power off  
and then on again.  
The access lamp lights up in red when data on the SDHC  
card is being accessed. Do not remove the SDHC 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.  
If you use this device 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 card.  
Do not use or store this device in a place that is subject to  
static electricity or electrical noise.  
Do not place the SDHC card near locations that are  
exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio waves.  
Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to  
strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the screens.  
Inserting the SDHC card incorrectly may result in damage  
of this device or the SDHC card.  
Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching  
between the live video and playback images.  
We are not liable for any accidental loss of data stored on  
the SDHC card. Please back up any important data.  
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, SDI output, or component output.  
Make use of the SDHC card within the prescribed  
conditions of use. Do not use the SDHC card in 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.  
Characteristic CCD Phenomena  
Smear and blooming  
Do not bend or drop the SDHC card, or subject it to strong  
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  
device produces very little smear or blooming, these  
phenomena may still occur when shooting a bright light  
source.  
impact or vibration.  
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 card. If  
you want to completely erase all of the data, we recommend  
either using commercially available software that is specially  
designed for that purpose, or by physically destroying the  
SDHC card with a hammer, etc.  
Smear  
Vertical pale streaking appearing at  
high luminous object  
Do not dismantle or modify the SDHC card.  
Do not touch the terminals with your hands or with a metal  
object.  
High luminous object (such as light  
bulbs, sun)  
Do not allow dust, dirt, water, or foreign objects to adhere  
to the terminals.  
Blooming  
Blurring in highlight  
Monitor Screen  
Do not remove the pasted labels or stick other labels or  
stickers on the SDHC cards.  
Moire or aliasing  
Do not use pencils or ballpoint pens to write on the SDHC  
cards. Always use oil-based pens.  
Stripes, lines or other fine patterns may appear jagged when  
they are shot.  
If you format (initialize) the SDHC card, all data recorded  
on the card, including video data and setup files, will be  
deleted.  
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 device under conditions where  
the temperature of this device does not increase.  
You are recommended to use cards that are formatted  
(initialized) on this camera recorder.  
The SDHC card may be damaged if the camera recorder is  
not operated correctly. Formatting (Initializing) the SDHC  
card may allow it to operate correctly.  
SDHC cards that have been formatted (initialized) on other  
cameras, computers or peripheral equipment may not  
operate correctly. In this case, format (initialize) the SDHC  
card on this camera recorder.  
Copyright  
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.  
Do not use the recordings for purpose other than personal  
enjoyment without prior consent from the owner.  
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Operation Mode  
This camera recorder has three operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, and USB mode.  
The operation mode indicator on the left side of the camera recorder lights up according to the mode.  
Camera Mode  
Camera Mode  
Media Mode  
[CAM/MEDIA] Selection Button  
IEEE1394  
Mode  
[CAM/MEDIA] Selection  
Button  
[CAM/MEDIA]  
Selection  
Button  
SD Card Mode  
Playback  
Button  
Playback  
Thumbnail  
Display  
(Playback/Pause/Fast Forward/  
Rewind/Clip Jump)  
Stop Button  
[CAM/MEDIA] Button  
USB Connection (when the confirmation to change  
to USB mode appears and [Change] is selected)  
Operation Mode Indicator  
Connection  
disabled on PC  
USB Mode  
(USB mass storage class)  
Stop Button  
Playback Button  
Operation  
Operation Mode  
Camera Mode  
Mode  
Indicator  
Description  
Blue  
This is the camera shooting mode. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode when the power is turned on.  
Memo :  
Images recorded on the SDHC card cannot be played back in this mode. However, you can check (play back)  
the most recently recorded image using the Clip Review function. (  
Purple  
Green  
When [Rec Mode] is set to  
A
Variable Frame  
B, the operation mode indicator lights up in purple during Variable  
Frame REC in Camera mode. (  
Media  
Mode  
SD Card  
Mode  
This mode allows you to play back or delete clips recorded on the SDHC card.  
Press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button to enter SD Card mode when you are not shooting in Camera mode.  
Once the camera recorder is in SD Card mode, thumbnails of the selected media slot are displayed.  
IEEE1394  
Mode  
Orange This is the input mode for video images from the IEEE1394-connected equipment.  
The camera recorder enters IEEE1394 mode when you press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button while the power of  
the equipment connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal is turned on during thumbnail display in Media mode (SD  
Card mode).  
Once the camera recorder is in IEEE1394 mode, the playback images of the connected equipment are displayed.  
However, if the IEEE1394 connection is not recognized (such as when the power of the IEEE1394-connected  
equipment is not turned on), the camera recorder will switch to Camera mode instead.  
Press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button during IEEE1394 mode to switch to Camera mode.  
If the power of the equipment connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal is OFF or if connection is canceled in  
IEEE1394 mode, the camera recorder will not automatically switch to other modes. To quit IEEE1394 mode, you  
must operate the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button.  
Note :  
This mode is used for viewing images input to the [IEEE1394] terminal from an external device, and not intended  
for recording input images on the camera recorder.  
USB Mode  
Orange This mode allows you to connect to a PC and transfer the files on an SDHC card to the PC.  
When the camera recorder is connected to a USB cable, the message Change to USB Mode  
[Change] and press the Set button to switch to USB mode. ( Page 115)  
A
B
appears. Select  
In USB mode, the camera recorder is recognized by the connected PC as a peripheral drive (USB mass storage  
class only). Disable the connection on the PC and remove the USB cable from the camera recorder to switch to  
Camera mode. (  
Memo :  
When a USB cable is connected, the message appears after recording stops.  
If playback is in progress, the message appears once the files are closed automatically, such as when playback  
stops.  
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Names of Parts  
N
M L  
K
J
A
B
F G H I  
LCD Monitor (A Page 11)  
Side Control Panel (A Page 10)  
C D E  
A
B
C
Front Tally Lamp (  
Viewfinder Cable Clamp (  
[ZEBRA ON/OFF] Zebra ON/OFF Switch (  
J
K
Monitor Speaker (Cheek Pad) (  
Shoe  
For mounting separately sold lights and accessories.  
[SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] Skin Area/Spot Meter Switch  
L
M
N
Microphone Holder Lock Knob (  
Microphone Holder ( Page 19)  
D
E
F
[AWB] Auto White Balance Button (  
Lens Lock Lever (  
[MONITOR SELECT] Audio Monitor Selection Switch  
G
H
[DISPLAY] Display Button (  
[CAM/MEDIA] Camera/Media Mode Selection Button  
I
[FULL AUTO] Full Auto Shooting (FAS) Switch  
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a
Z Y X  
W
W
V
O
P
Battery Mount  
SDHC Slot  
Q
R
S
T
U
O
P
Q
Back Tally Lamp (  
X
[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus Assist Button  
[PHONES] Earphone Connector (3.5) (  
Y
Record Button Lock Switch  
[LENS] Lens Connector (12-pin Connector)  
Set the switch toward the lens to lock the [REC] trigger  
button Z.  
R
pin  
[INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Terminal 1, 2 (XLR 3-  
Memo :  
The [REC] trigger button (  
K
at the side control  
ן
Microphone Cable Clamp (  
[CH-2 INPUT] CH-2 Audio Input Terminal Selection  
panel on the right of the camera recorder is not locked.  
S
T
Z
[REC] REC Trigger Button (Recording Start/Stop)  
Switch  
Starts/stops recording.  
Select the audio input terminal to record to CH-2. (  
Memo :  
The [REC] trigger button (  
K
at the side control  
Memo :  
panel on the right of the camera recorder is interlocked with  
this button.  
Audio from [INPUT1] terminal is input to CH-1 regardless of the  
setting.  
a Handle  
U
[AUDIO INPUT 1/2] Audio Input Signal Selection  
Switch (A  
Viewfinder Connector (20-pin) (  
Accessory Mounting Screw Hole (x2)  
V
W
9
 
Memo :  
Set the functions of the [USER1,USER2,USER3] buttons in  
the menu. ( Page 74)  
When the menu screen is displayed, these buttons function  
as the menu operation buttons.  
E
F
G
[MENU] Menu Button (  
[ND FILTER] ND Filter Switch (  
[STATUS] Status Screen Display Button  
Side Control Panel  
A
B
Press the [STATUS] button to display the Status Screen on  
the viewfinder and LCD monitor during normal screen  
display (when the menu screen is not displayed).  
P
O
N
C
D
E
F
G
H
[GAIN] Sensitivity Selection Switch (  
I
[WHT.BAL.] White Balance Selection Switch  
M
You can select one of the three white balance types.  
H
I
J
L
K
J
[POWER] Power ON/OFF Switch  
Turns ON/OFF the power.  
When the power is OFF, APOFFB appears on the LCD  
monitor and viewfinder.  
Wait for 5 seconds or more to turn on the power again.  
A
[VF BRIGHT] Viewfinder Luminance Adjustment Knob  
K
[REC] REC Trigger Button (Recording Start/Stop)  
Starts/stops recording.  
B
[VF PEAKING] Contour Adjustment Knob (  
The [REC] trigger button (A Page 9) Z on top and the [REC]  
trigger button (A Page 14) of the lens are interlocked with  
this button.  
Memo :  
This knob does not function when Focus Assist is activated.  
Memo :  
When [1394 Rec Trigger] in the [Others] menu is set to  
A
Split  
of the external equipment. (  
B
, this button becomes the recording start/stop button  
C
[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus Assist Button  
Press this button during shooting to display the focused area  
in either blue, red, or green. This enables easy and accurate  
L
[CH1/CH2 AUDIO LEVEL]/[AUTO] CH-1/CH-2  
D
[USER1], [USER2], [USER3] User Buttons  
Recording Level Adjustment Knob/Auto Indicator  
Use these buttons to switch shooting conditions according to  
the object. The functions change as below according to the  
operation mode (A Page 7).  
M
[CANCEL] Cancel Button  
Cancels various settings and stops playback.  
Cross-Shaped Button (JKHI)/Set Button (R  
During Camera Mode  
During Media Mode  
N
)
[USER1]  
Button  
Activates the function assigned to Adds/deletes OK  
The function changes according to the operation status of  
the camera recorder.  
[USER1] in the menu.  
mark.  
Loads the [TC Preset] screen  
when pressed together with the  
During menu operation (all modes) (A Page 66)  
[MENU] button. (  
Center Set button (R  
)
: Confirms menu items and setting  
values  
[USER2]  
Button  
Activates the function assigned to Deletes clip.  
[USER2] in the menu.  
Cross-shaped button (JK) : Selects menu items and setting values  
Resets settings on the [TC  
Preset]/[UB Preset] screen when  
During Camera mode  
Shutter operation :  
pressed. (  
Center Set button (R  
Cross-shaped button (JK) : Switches shutter speed when shutter  
is ON  
)
: Shutter ON/OFF  
[USER3]  
Button  
Activates the function assigned to  
[USER3] in the menu.  
^
AE level operation: Cross-shaped button (HI)  
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Memo :  
LCD Monitor  
When [Camera Function][Switch Set...]B[AE LEVEL] is set  
to AAE LEVEL/VFRB, the cross-shaped button is used to  
set the number of frames during Variable Frame REC.  
During Media mode (SD Card mode) (A Page 57)  
Thumbnail operation : Cross-shaped button (JKHI), center  
Set button (R)  
A
O
Operation Mode Indicator  
Lights up as below according to the operation mode.  
When the LCD monitor is open  
Operation Mode  
Color  
Blue/Purple  
Green  
B
C
Camera Mode  
Media Mode (SD Card Mode)  
Media Mode (IEEE1394 Mode)  
USB Mode  
Orange  
Orange  
D
Memo :  
You can select whether to light up the indicator using [Mode  
LED] in the [Others] menu. ( Page 87)  
E
F
G
P
[MONITOR] Audio Monitor Level Adjustment Knob  
For adjusting the volume of the monitor speaker and  
earphones.  
B
[LCD PEAKING +/-] LCD Contour Adjustment Button  
C
[LCD BRIGHT +/-] LCD Display Brightness  
Viewfinder  
D [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] Audio Recording Mode  
E
F
G
[TC DISPLAY] TC/UB Display Switch (  
[TC GENE.] Time Code Generator Switch (  
A
B
C
D
E
A Viewfinder Slide Lock Ring  
For loosening the ring and adjusting the position of the  
viewfinder E to the left or right.  
B
Eyepiece Focus Ring  
For adjusting the visibility.  
Viewfinder Eyepiece Lock Ring  
C
For loosening the ring and adjusting the eyepiece position of  
the viewfinder to the front or back.  
D
Viewfinder  
E
Eyepiece  
Prevents external light from entering the viewfinder screen  
and cameraman’s vision.  
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J
Shoulder Pad Slide Button  
For adjusting the shoulder pad position. Press this button to  
adjust the shoulder pad K position to the front or back.  
K
L
M
Shoulder Pad  
[USB] USB Terminal (  
[IEEE1394] IEEE1394 Terminal (4-pin)  
Side Terminal  
For connecting digital video equipment with IEEE1394  
terminal using an IEEE1394 cable (sold separately).  
To enable this terminal, set the [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 terminal  
switch I to [EXT].  
A
M
B
C
D
Note :  
When connecting IEEE1394 cables, check that the  
connectors are facing the right direction before you insert.  
L
Memo :  
E
F
Put on the covers when the connectors are not in use.  
J
G
K
HI  
A [HD/SD-SDI] HD/SD-SDI Output Terminal (BNC)  
B
[Y/VIDEO] Y/Composite Video Signal Output Terminal  
C
[PB] PB Video Signal Output Terminal (BNC)  
D
[PR] PR Video Signal Output Terminal (BNC)  
E
F
[REMOTE] Remote Terminal (  
[DC INPUT] DC Input Terminal (  
Input terminal for DC 12 V power supply. Connects with an  
AC adapter.  
G
[AUDIO OUTPUT] Audio Output Terminal (RCA)  
Output terminal for audio signals.  
Input audio signals are output during Camera mode.  
Playback audio signals are output during Media mode.  
Audio from input audio signals is output during HD/DV signal  
(IEEE1394) input.  
Memo :  
Alarm tone is not output.  
H
[HD/DV] IEEE1394 Terminal Mode Switch  
I
[INT/EXT] IEEE1394 Interface Terminal Switch  
For selecting a valid IEEE1394 interface terminal.  
[EXT]  
Enables IEEE1394 signals from the [IEEE1394]  
terminal M.  
:
[INT]  
Enables the Accessory Connector B at the rear  
of the camera recorder. (A Page 13)  
:
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SD Slot  
Rear  
E
D
A
A
C
A
B
B
C
A Card Slot A Status Indicator  
[SLOT SELECT] Card Slot Selection Button  
For switching SDHC cards.  
A Shoulder Belt Mount (x2)  
For mounting a shoulder belt (sold separately).  
B
Note :  
Be sure to use a shoulder belt with the strength to withstand  
the weight of this camera recorder.  
If the shoulder belt is not properly attached, the camera  
recorder may fall and cause injuries.  
Check the instruction manual provided with the shoulder belt  
before using.  
C
D
E
SDHC Card Cover  
Card Slot B Status Indicator  
[OPEN] SDHC Card Cover Open/Close Knob  
B
C
Accessory Connector (Connect to a option)  
Battery Mounting Folder (  
The shape is different for GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U and  
GY-HM700CHE/GY-HM700E.  
* The above is the illustration for GY-HM700CHE/GY-  
HM700E.  
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G
Zoom Servo Control Lever  
To operate zoom servo with the zoom servo control lever, set  
the [ZOOM] switch M to ASERVOB.  
Zooms into wide angle and increases the angle of view  
when is pressed.  
Zooms into telephoto and decreases the angle of view when  
is pressed.  
AWB  
ATB  
Zoom speed increases when the lever is pressed hard.  
Zoom Lens  
(Supplied with GY-HM700U/GY-HM700E only)  
H
Iris Mode Switch  
A
M
: Auto iris operation mode.  
: Manual iris operation mode.  
CANON KT14 x 4.4KRSJ  
C B  
A
I
Iris Momentary Button  
Press and hold this button to change to auto iris mode when  
the iris mode switch H is set at AMB.  
J
[I.G.] Iris Speed Adjustment Knob  
If the speed is set too fast, opening/closing of the iris  
becomes unstable and hunting may occur. Readjust the  
speed in this case.  
W
T
R E T  
A
M
I R I S  
R
E
C
K
Filter Built-In Screw  
A transparent or UV filter for lens protection can be installed  
inside the lens hood from the front. Filters for various effects  
can also be used.  
D E  
F G HI J  
Installable filter types  
When installed on the hood  
: 82mmP0.75  
When installed on the lens body : 72mmP0.75  
M
L
Zoom Servo Connector  
For connecting a zoom servo unit (sold separately).  
M
[ZOOM] Zoom Switch  
SERVO  
: Enables zooming with the zoom servo control  
lever G.  
O
RV  
SE  
ZOOM  
U.  
AN  
M
MANU.  
: Enables zooming with the zoom lever/ring B.  
K
L
M N O  
N
Back Focus Ring/Lock Screw  
Exclusive ring for adjusting the back focus. After adjusting,  
secure with a lock screw.  
A Focus Ring  
Zoom Lever/Ring  
B
To operate zoom with this lever, turn the [ZOOM] switch M  
and set it to AMANU.B.  
O
[M] Macro Focus Ring (for close-ups)  
Turn the ring in the direction of the arrow to take closeup  
shots of small objects.  
Normal focusing and zooming cannot be performed in macro  
mode.  
C
Iris Ring  
To operate auto iris, set the iris mode switch H to AAB.  
D
E
Lens Cable  
To take macro shots  
[REC] Record Trigger Button  
Set focus ring A to infinity (•).  
Starts/stops recording.  
[RET] Return Video Button  
Set zoom ring B to the maximum wide angle.  
Rotate this ring in the direction of the arrow to adjust  
focus on the object.  
F
Press this button to play back and check the latest clip,  
according to the settings under [Clip Review] of [Switch  
Set...] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 74)  
Note :  
As the back focus knob is located nearby, be careful not to  
mistake the two knobs.  
Do not forget to restore the macro ring to its original position  
after use. (  
Memo :  
When [LENS RET] of [Switch Set...] in the [Camera  
Function] menu is set to AFocus AssistB, this button  
functions as the Focus Assist button. (A Page 74)  
14  
   
Basic System Diagram  
Shoulder Belt  
SDI Cable  
BNC  
Component Cable  
BNC  
Monitor  
XLR 3P  
Microphone  
MV-P615  
Composite Cable  
BNC  
Earphone  
Audio Cable  
RCA pin  
Focus Manual Unit  
HZ-FM13 (FUJINON)  
HZ-FM15 (CANON)  
Monitor  
External Recording  
Device  
Microphone  
IEEE1394 Cable  
4P-6P  
1/3 Zoom Lens  
Th13x3.5BRMU(FUJINON)  
For GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U  
VTR  
M
Anton Bauer  
Battery Charger  
16 mm PL Mount  
Film Lens adapter  
HZ-CA13U  
PL Mount  
Film Lens  
Anton Bauer  
Battery  
(Dionic90)  
1/3 Zoom Lens  
KT14x4.4KRSJ (CANON)  
(GY-HM700U/GY-HM700E only)  
BR-HD50U/E*  
Battery Mount  
GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U : Gold Mount  
GY-HM700CHE/GY-HM700E : V Mount  
For GY-HM700CHE/GY-HM700E*  
Non-linear Editing  
System  
Zoom Servo Control  
HZ-ZS13B  
IDX  
IDX Battery  
(Endura)  
Battery Charger  
Standard Package  
Mount Converter  
(1/2B1/3):ACM-12  
XLR 4P  
1/2 Zoom Lens  
Tripod Base  
KA-551U  
AC  
AC Adapter  
Remote Control Unit  
RM-LP25U/RM-LP55U/  
RM-P57U  
Carrying Case  
Mount Converter  
(2/3B1/3): ACM-17  
Tripod  
2/3 Zoom Lens  
USB Cable  
SDHC Memory Card  
Non-linear Editing  
System  
SDHC Card Reader  
* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and will not employ the UL Listing mark.  
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LCD monitor display  
Displays on the LCD  
Monitor and Viewfinder  
The display switches between the 5 screen types with every  
press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0B1B2B3B4B0)  
Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the enlarged status  
30/24 fps  
You can display the camera status, media information, zebra  
pattern, and various markers in the video image on the LCD  
monitor and viewfinder screens during shooting.  
MAX 123%  
MIN 45%  
SKIN AREA  
S.DTL  
B -3  
A<3200K>  
Besides camera and playback images, the following  
characters are displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.  
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000  
STBY  
Status screen (A Page 16)  
Auto White display *(A Page 18)  
Alarm display (A Page 18)  
STATUS 0 Screen  
1280x720 30/24 fps  
24p HQ  
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0  
Marker and safety zone indicators *(  
MAX 123%  
MIN 45%  
SKIN AREA  
Zebra pattern display (A Page 18)  
* Displayed in Camera mode only  
Memo :  
S.DTL  
B -3  
A
B
STBY  
100min  
100min  
ND1/16 A<3200K>  
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000  
282min  
STATUS 1 Screen  
When [Analog Out Char.]/[SDI Out Char.] in the [A/V Out]  
menu is set to On , the status screen and menu screen are  
also displayed in the video image of the video signal output  
A
B
CAMERA INFORMATION  
SETUP FILE  
SCENE  
[ SCENE  
50%~100%  
70%~80%  
]
ZEBRA1  
ZEBRA2  
AUDIO  
CH1  
CH2  
FORMAT  
MEDIA  
QuickTime  
125min  
123min  
A
B
282min  
STBY  
Jan 2. 2009 01:23:45AM  
Viewfinder  
STATUS 2 Screen  
SWITCH ASSIGN  
NONE  
[DISPLAY]  
Button  
FAW  
GAIN [ L / M / H ] 0dB / 9dB / 12dB  
USER 1  
USER 2  
USER 3  
RET  
BARS  
B.STRETCH3  
LOAD FILE  
CLIP REVIEW  
SPOT METER  
AE LEVEL/VFR  
SKIN/SPOT  
AELEVEL  
Jan 2. 2009 01:23:45AM  
STBY  
282min  
[STATUS]  
Button  
STATUS 3 Screen  
30/24 fps  
LCD Monitor  
MAX 123%  
MIN 45%  
Status Screen  
This screen allows you to check the current settings.  
To display the status screen, press the [STATUS] button in  
the normal screen.  
STBY  
STATUS 4 Screen  
The status display differs according to the operation mode  
Press [DISPLAY]  
Press [DISPLAY]  
CH1  
CH2  
Status Screen in Camera Mode  
DF  
FREE  
1280 x 720  
24p HQ  
STBY  
Viewfinder display  
min  
A
282min  
100 min  
B
The display switches between the 5 screen types with every  
press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0B1B2B3B4B0)  
STATUS 1 Enlarged Display Screen  
(LCD monitor only)  
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Status Screen (VF/LCD) During Clip  
Status Screen in USB Mode  
Playback in Media Mode (SD Card Mode)  
This screen displays the USB mode.  
The display switches between the 3 screen types with every  
press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0B1B2B0)  
Enlarged Status Display on LCD Monitor  
You can enlarge and display only the characters of the status  
screen on the LCD monitor. (Camera mode only)  
STATUS 0 Screen  
STATUS 1 Screen  
STATUS 2 Screen  
CH1  
CH2  
DF  
FREE  
1280 x 720  
24p HQ  
STBY  
A
min  
282min  
100 min  
B
[DISPLAY] Button  
Status Screen in Media Mode (IEEE1394  
The display switches between the 2 screen types with every  
press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0B1B0)  
1 Set [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu to AOnB.  
2 Press the [DISPLAY] button while the LCD screen is  
displayed.  
The display switches between the same display as the  
viewfinder and the enlarged display with every press of the  
button.  
STATUS 0 Screen  
Memo :  
During enlarged display of the status on the LCD monitor  
screen, the video image remains displayed on the  
viewfinder.  
1280x720  
24p HQ  
282min  
STATUS 1 Screen  
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Alarm Display  
Alarm is displayed during the status screen display in  
Camera mode (STATUS 0, 1, 4) and Media mode. If the  
alarm sounds during STATUS 2 or 3 Screen display in  
Camera mode, the display will return to STATUS 0 Screen  
and alarm will be displayed. (  
Auto White Display (Camera Mode Only)  
Displays the operation and result when Auto White Balance is  
activated.  
30/24 fps  
MAX 123%  
MIN 45%  
SKIN AREA  
S.DTL  
B -3  
A<3200K>  
A
B
1min  
1min  
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000  
STBY  
RES  
Alarm Display Area  
Zebra Pattern Display  
Menu Setting Screen  
For configuring various settings.  
Press the [MENU] button to display the menu setting screen.  
Two types of zebra patterns that indicate the luminance level  
of the video image can be displayed on this camera recorder.  
You can set the luminance levels for displaying the two types  
of zebra patterns.  
Zebra Pattern  
[Main Menu] Screen  
Memo :  
Use the [ZEBRA ON/OFF] switch in front to turn ON/OFF the  
zebra pattern display.  
Set the display pattern and luminance level in [LCD/  
VF]  
B[Shooting Assist...]  
B[Zebra]. (  
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Preparations  
Attaching Accessories  
Attaching the Microphone (Supplied)  
You can attach the supplied microphone to the microphone  
holder.  
The supplied microphone has a phantom power supply.  
1Turn the knob on the microphone holder  
anticlockwise to loosen and open the microphone  
holder.  
Attaching the Zoom Lens  
(Supplied with GY-HM700U/GY-HM700E only)  
2Place the microphone in the microphone holder.  
3Turn the knob on the microphone holder clockwise to  
secure the microphone.  
Hole  
Pin  
4Connect the microphone cable to the [INPUT1] or  
3
1
[INPUT2] terminal.  
R
EC  
5Pin the microphone cable to the clamp.  
2
6Make sure to perform the correct settings for the  
phantom microphone (A Page 44).  
Clamp  
4
Knob  
1 Loosen the mount ring.  
Microphone  
2 Attach the zoom lens such that the pin matches the  
hole of the mounting area.  
Microphone Holder  
3 Tighten the mount ring.  
4 Connect the cable connector.  
Clamp  
5 Attach the lens cable to the clamp.  
Memo :  
Tighten the mount ring completely. If it is not fully tightened,  
the lens may drop or the back focus may be out of alignment.  
When attaching or removing the zoom lens, set the  
[INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminal  
[POWER] switch of the camera recorder to AOFFB.  
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Power Supply  
To use this camera recorder, you can attach a battery pack or  
connect an AC adapter to it.  
Attaching the Viewfinder (Supplied)  
1 Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow to  
attach it.  
Note :  
Set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB before changing the  
power supply that operates this camera recorder.  
2 Turn the slide lock ring to secure the position of the  
viewfinder.  
Slide Lock Ring  
2
1
Viewfinder  
3 Attach the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder terminal.  
4 Pin the viewfinder cable to the clamp.  
4
Clamp  
3
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Using AC Power (DC IN  
Power)  
Using a Battery Pack  
Use an AC adapter (sold separately) to operate the camera  
recorder with AC power.  
Recommended Batteries  
U model : Dionic90 (Anton Bauer)  
E model : Endura-7 (IDX)  
1 Connect the DC cable of the AC adapter to the [DC  
INPUT] terminal of the camera recorder.  
* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and  
will not employ the UL Listing mark.  
Check that the power of the camera recorder and the AC  
adapter is turned AOFFB and connect as shown in the  
diagram.  
Note :  
Make use of the recommended batteries. Heavy batteries  
may fall off if not used correctly.  
See the battery instruction manual on how to charge the  
battery.  
Battery Operating Time  
[DC INPUT]  
The following are the approximate times for continuous  
operation on fully-charged batteries.  
Continuous Operating Time  
Battery  
(At 25 I)  
Dionic90 (U model)  
Endura-7 (E model)  
Approx. 3.2 h  
DC Cable  
Approx. 2.5 h  
Memo :  
Actual operating times may differ depending on the age of  
the battery, charging condition, and operating environment.  
Operating time is shortened in cold environment.  
Operating time is shortened when the electronic zoom lens  
and LCD screen are frequently used.  
DC OUTPUT  
AC Adapter  
2 Set the [POWER] switch of the camera recorder to  
AONB after turning on the AC adapter.  
Precautions for the Battery Operation  
Power will be supplied to the camera recorder.  
Do not remove the battery when the [POWER] switch is  
ON  
Do not insert or remove the DC cable when the battery is in  
use.  
Leaving the camera recorder unused with the battery inside  
will deplete the battery power even if you set the [POWER]  
Note :  
A
B.  
Do not insert or remove the DC cable during recording.  
Do not use power supply of high voltage fluctuation,  
containing noise such as ripple, or with insufficient capacity.  
Charging the Built-In Battery  
The date/time and time code data are stored in the built-in  
rechargeable battery.  
switch to  
AOFFB. Remove the battery if you are not using the  
camera recorder.  
When power is connected to the camera recorder, the built-in  
battery always get charged. When the power is  
disconnected, the battery gradually discharges.  
The battery will be totally discharged if left unused for 3  
months and the date/time and time code data will be reset.  
When this happens, set the [POWER] switch to AONB to  
display the [Initial Setting] screen, then set the date/time.  
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Attaching the Battery (GY-HM700CHE/GY-  
HM700E)  
Use the Endura-7 (IDX) battery.  
1 Attach the battery.  
Face the terminal downward and attach the V mount of the  
battery onto the V mount attachment bracket of the camera  
recorder.  
Attaching the Battery (GY-HM700CHU/GY-  
HM700U)  
V Mount  
Use the Dionic90 (Anton Bauer) battery.  
V Mount Attachment  
1 Align the battery guide pins (x3) with the battery,  
adapter, and guide hole and insert straight.  
Guide Hole (x3)  
Guide Pins  
Release Lever  
2 Press down the battery until it snaps into place.  
Detaching  
LCD Screen Side  
Battery  
Press down the release lever and slide the battery upward to  
detach it from the camera recorder.  
Memo :  
Release Button  
If the guide pins are not inserted straight, the battery will  
not be attached correctly.  
2 Slide the battery toward the SDHC card cover side  
Battery  
panel until it snaps into place.  
Detaching the Battery  
Press down the release lever and slide the battery toward  
you to detach it from the camera recorder.  
Release Lever  
Battery  
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Note :  
Power Status Display  
The remaining battery power and time are displayed as  
there are from the battery information. Accurate data may  
not be displayed according to the battery condition. Replace  
the battery as soon as possible when the remaining battery  
power and time are low.  
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Screens  
The power status is displayed on the status and menu  
screens. If the battery or supplied voltage from the AC  
adapter is low, a warning will be displayed in red.  
Note :  
If the battery in use is not a recommended one, the battery  
mark which indicates the battery level may not appear.  
Precautions for Batteries  
Store the battery in a cool and dry place when not in use.  
Do not expose the battery to high temperatures (such as in a  
car under direct sunlight). This will cause battery leakage  
and shortens the battery life.  
Status screen  
Operating time is shortened if the battery terminal is dirty.  
If the operating time shortens drastically even after charging,  
the battery may be reaching the end of its life. Replace the  
battery with a new one.  
1280x720 30/24 fps  
24p HQ  
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0  
MAX 123%  
MIN 45%  
SKIN AREA  
Charging  
S.DTL  
B -3  
Use up the charge completely before you charge the battery.  
If the battery is not fully discharged before charging, the  
battery capacity may drop after repeated cycles.  
If the battery capacity drops due to repetitive shallow  
charging and discharging, it may be recovered by using up  
the charge completely and then fully charging the battery  
again.  
If you charge the battery immediately after using while the  
battery is still warm, it may not be fully charged.  
It is recommended to charge the battery in an environment  
A
B
STBY  
100min  
100min  
ND1/16 A<3200K>  
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000  
RES  
Enlarged status display on the LCD monitor (  
CH1  
CH2  
DF  
FREE  
between 10  
charged or the charging time may be prolonged if charged  
under low temperatures (below 10 ).  
I
and 35  
I. The battery may not be fully  
1280 x 720  
24p HQ  
STBY  
A
min  
I
RES  
100 min  
B
Warnings by Lamps and Alarm Tones  
Warning status is indicated by tally lamps and alarm tones.  
The front and back tally lamps of the camera recorder  
blink.  
Alarm tone is output from the monitor speaker or  
[PHONES] terminal.  
Memo :  
If you continue to use the camera recorder while the power  
warning is displayed, the camera recorder will stop  
automatically when the battery or supplied voltage from  
the AC adapter becomes lower.  
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Camera mode  
Turning On/Off the Power  
Camera images are output on the viewfinder and LCD  
monitor. When a recordable SDHC card is inserted, the  
camera recorder enters the recording standby mode.  
ASTBYB appears on the operation mode display area of the  
LCD monitor and viewfinder.  
Press the [REC] trigger button to start recording.  
Memo :  
Turning On the Power  
Playback of SDHC card is not possible in Camera mode.  
However, you can use the Clip Review function to check the  
1 Set the [POWER] switch to AONB.  
most recently recorded video clip. (  
The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode.  
Memo :  
Media mode (SD Card mode)  
The camera recorder always start up in Camera mode  
when the [POWER] switch is set to AONB.  
This mode allows you to play back or delete clips recorded  
on the SDHC card.  
Press the [CAM/MEDIA] button to switch to a different mode.  
The operation mode indicator changes as below. See  
When a playable SDHC card is inserted, the thumbnail or  
playback screen is output on the viewfinder and LCD  
monitor.  
Page 7 ) for details of each operation  
mode.  
Media mode (IEEE1394 Input mode)  
During Camera mode : Lights up in blue/purple  
During Media mode (SD Card mode)  
: Lights in green  
This mode allows you to check IEEE1394 input signals.  
When playable IEEE1394 signals are input, input images are  
output on the viewfinder and LCD monitor. IEEE1394 input  
signals cannot be recorded.  
During Media mode (IEEE1394 Input mode) : Lights up in orange  
During USB mode  
: Lights up in orange  
During mode switching  
: Blinks in the color of the  
new mode  
Note :  
Turning Off the Power  
Set the camera recorder to the recording standby or stop  
mode.  
The camera recorder will switch to IEEE1394 Input Mode  
only when the IEEE1394-connected equipment is in  
operation.  
1 Set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB.  
2 Remove the battery and the power to the [DC INPUT]  
terminal (when not in use for a long time).  
[CAM/MEDIA] Button  
[MENU] Button  
Note :  
Do not set the [POWER] switch to  
Check that the operation mode display is  
STOP before you turn off the power.  
If you have mistakenly set the [POWER] switch to  
AOFF  
B
during recording.  
ASTBY or  
B
Cross-Shaped  
Button,  
Set Button  
A
B
AOFFB  
during recording, wait for 5 seconds or more before you turn  
on the power again.  
[CANCEL]  
Button  
When turning off the power, first set the [POWER] switch of  
the camera recorder to  
turn off the AC power while the [POWER] switch is set to  
ON  
AOFFB. Do not remove the battery or  
[REC] Button  
A
B.  
[POWER] Switch  
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(
2 Specify [Time Zone] and [Date/Time].  
A Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (HI) and  
Setting the Clock (Initial  
Setting)  
select the setting item.  
B Change the values with the cross-shaped button (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 Set button after setting is complete.  
The clock is set to 0 seconds of the input date/time.  
Memo :  
The configured date/time data can be displayed on the LCD  
monitor and viewfinder and be recorded to the SDHC card.  
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 value of the year that can be set ranges from  
2099  
A2000B to  
A
B.  
All operations are disabled until initial settings are complete.  
Changing the Time after Initial Setting  
Setting the date/time (A Page 88)  
1 Select [Others]B[Date/Time].  
The [Date/Time] setting screen appears.  
[MENU] Button  
Cross-Shaped  
Button,  
Set Button  
[POWER] Switch  
1 Set the [POWER] switch to AONB.  
2 Set the date and time.  
A Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (HI) and  
The [Initial Setting] screen appears.  
For GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U  
select the setting item.  
B Change the values with the cross-shaped button (JK).  
3 Press the Set button after setting is complete.  
The clock is set to 0 seconds of the input date/time.  
For GY-HM700CHE/GY-HM700E  
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Adjusting the Monitor  
Speaker  
The monitor speaker can be rotated 180 degrees.  
Adjust according to the position of your ear.  
Changing the Display Style  
You can change the display style of the date/time on the  
menu.  
180 Degrees Rotation  
Memo :  
To perform the settings while looking at the monitor screen  
connected to the video signal output terminal, set [Analog  
Out Char.] or [SDI Out Char.] in the [A/V Out] menu to  
AOnB.  
Setting the date style (Date Style) (A Page 85)  
Monitor  
Speaker  
A Select [LCD/VF]B[Status Display...]B[Date/Time].  
B Select the date display style.  
[Setting values: YMD (year, month, day), MDY (month,  
day, year), DMY (day, month, year)]  
C Press the Set button.  
Setting the time style (Time Style) (A Page 85)  
[MONITOR] Level Adjustment Knob  
A Select [LCD/VF]B[Status Display...]B[Time Style].  
Memo :  
B Select the time display style.  
[Setting values: 12hour (12 hour display), 24hour (24 hour  
display)]  
Adjust the volume of the monitor speaker with the  
[MONITOR] level adjustment knob at the side control panel  
on the right of the camera recorder. Various warning alarm  
tones may also be output repeatedly. (A Page 120)  
C Press the Set button.  
Note :  
The rotation angle of the monitor speaker is 180 degrees.  
Do not over-rotate the monitor speaker.  
Date/Time Display in Different Operation  
Modes  
During Camera Mode  
Date/time of the built-in clock is  
displayed.  
During Media Mode  
(SD Card Mode)  
Shooting date/time of the clip being  
played back is displayed.  
During Media Mode  
Date/time is not displayed.  
(IEEE1394 Mode)  
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1 Set the iris mode switch of the lens to AMB (manual).  
Adjusting Back Focus  
2 Set the zoom mode switch to AMANU.B (manual).  
3 Turn to open the iris ring.  
Adjust the lighting such that the optimum image level can be  
obtained.  
When the lens is first attached, adjust the back focus of the  
lens if the focus is not clear when zoomed to the telephoto or  
wide angle end.  
4 Turn the zoom lever to set the lens to the maximum  
Place an object 3 m and above away from the camera.  
The Siemens Star Chart is most suitable as the object.  
telephoto position.  
5 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus of the object.  
6 Set the lens to the maximum wide angle position.  
7 Loosen the lock screw of the back focus ring.  
3 4, 6  
5
8 Shoot the same object and secure the back focus ring  
at the position where the object is in focus.  
W
T
R E T  
A
M
9 Repeat steps 4 to 8 three times until the object is in  
I R I S  
focus at both the telephoto and wide angle positions.  
10 Tighten and secure the lock screw of the back focus  
ring.  
1
M
2 7, 8, 10  
Siemens Star Chart  
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Use the [LCD PEAKING +/-] button to adjust the contour of  
the LCD monitor screen. Press the [+] and [-] buttons  
simultaneously to return to standard settings.  
Adjusting the LCD Monitor  
and Viewfinder  
[+] : Press the button to increase contour correction.  
[-] : Press the button to decrease contour correction.  
During adjustment, the contour level is displayed on the LCD  
monitor screen. (  
During Camera mode, SD Card mode (playback), or  
Adjusting the LCD Monitor  
You can change the angle and brightness of the LCD monitor  
screen according to your usage condition.  
Changing the brightness of the screen will not affect the  
recorded images.  
IEEE1394 mode  
During SD Card mode (thumbnail), menu operation, or  
USB mode  
[LCD BRIGHT +/-] Button  
LCD Lock Release Knob  
1
Adjusting the Viewfinder  
2
Tilt 180 degrees  
upward  
You can change the brightness and peaking of the viewfinder  
screen according to your usage conditions.  
Changing the brightness of the screen will not affect the  
recorded images.  
Tilt 90 degrees  
downward  
[LCD PEAKING +/-] Button  
Adjusting the Angle of the LCD Monitor  
[VF PEAKING] Knob  
[VF BRIGHT] Knob  
1 Slide the LCD lock release knob to open the LCD  
monitor.  
Eyepiece Focus Ring  
Eyepiece  
2 Rotate the LCD monitor to adjust the angle.  
Slide Lock Ring  
While the LCD monitor is open, you can rotate it 180  
degrees upward or 90 degrees downward.  
Rotating the LCD monitor 180 degrees upward enables you  
to see the screen from the lens side.  
Eyepiece  
Lock Ring  
Select [Main Menu]  
B[LCD/VF]  
B
Set [LCD Mirror Mode] to  
AMirror  
BB  
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Screen  
Adjusting contour and brightness  
Use the [LCD BRIGHT +/-] button to adjust the brightness of  
the LCD monitor screen. Press the [+] and [-] buttons  
simultaneously to return to standard settings.  
[+] : Press this button to brighten the screen.  
[-] : Press this button to darken the screen.  
Note :  
A high-definition viewfinder is used on this camera  
recorder in order to provide an accurate focusing  
environment. Due to the characteristic of the 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, SDI output, or component output.  
During adjustment, the brightness level is displayed on the  
LCD monitor screen.  
During Camera mode, SD Card mode (playback), or  
IEEE1394 mode  
During SD Card mode (thumbnail), menu operation, or  
USB mode  
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Adjusting the Angle  
When [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu  
is set to AOffB (A Page 82)  
Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder.  
Displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens (VF)  
are indicated as below.  
Adjusting the Visibility  
Turn the eyepiece focus ring to sharpen the image on the  
viewfinder screen.  
LCD Monitor Status  
LCD Display  
VF Display  
ON  
Closed LCD  
Normal LCD  
Inversed LCD  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
Opened LCD Normal LCD  
Inversed LCD  
OFF  
Adjusting the Viewfinder Screen  
OFF  
Adjusting contour and brightness  
Memo :  
Use the [VF BRIGHT] knob to adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder screen.  
Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button for 2 seconds to switch  
the display between the LCD monitor and viewfinder  
screens.  
The function to switch between LCD monitor and viewfinder  
displays by pressing the [DISPLAY] button can be canceled  
by opening/closing or rotating the LCD monitor.  
When the LCD monitor is stored in the camera recorder in  
the direction of normal display, pressing of the [DISPLAY]  
button will not work.  
Use the [VF PEAKING] knob to adjust the contour of the  
viewfinder screen.  
T Screen display during adjustment  
Displaying in black and white (A Page 82)  
You can display both the LCD monitor and viewfinder  
screens at the same time by selecting [LCD + VF] in the  
You can display the viewfinder screen in black and white.  
Select [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B  
[VF Display] B Set button B Select AB & WB B Set button  
[LCD/VF] menu. (  
When [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu  
is set to AOnB (A Page 82)  
Displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens (VF)  
are indicated as below.  
Displays on the LCD Monitor and  
Viewfinder Screens  
LCD Screen Status  
Closed LCD Normal LCD  
Inversed LCD  
LCD Display  
VF Display  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
Opened LCD Normal LCD  
Inversed LCD  
ON  
ON  
Memo :  
Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button for 2 seconds to turn  
ON/OFF the LCD monitor screen.  
The function to turn ON/OFF the LCD monitor screen by  
pressing the [DISPLAY] button can be canceled by opening/  
closing or rotating the LCD monitor.  
[DISPLAY] Button  
Normal LCD  
The viewfinder screen is always displayed.  
Inversed LCD  
LCD opened at  
40 degrees  
and above  
LCD closed at 40  
degrees and below  
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Tally Lamps  
These are indicator lamps for recording and warning. The operation changes according to the menu settings. When the battery or  
remaining space on the SDHC card is low, the lamps blink. (Camera mode only)  
* Set using [Tally System]/[Front Tally]/[Back Tally] in the [Main Menu]B[Others...] menu. (A Page 87)  
Front Tally Lamp  
Back Tally Lamp  
[Tally System]  
^
[Int]  
[Ext]  
[Studio]  
On Blink  
Menu Setting  
[Front Tally]/[Back Tally] *1  
Warning  
Off  
^
^
On  
^
^
Blink  
J
On  
^
^
Blink  
J
camera recorder  
Information  
^
^
J
Alarm  
o
o*2  
^
External Device  
Information  
Warning  
^
^
^
^
J
^
^
Alarm  
camera recorder  
Recording Status  
Recording  
^
^
R
R
R
R
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
Special Recording *3  
Recording  
R :Lights up  
External Device  
Recording Status  
^
^
^
R
R
^
^
J :Blinks 4 times in 1  
Remote Control Input [CALL]  
[TALLY(PGM)]  
[TALLY(PVW)]  
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
o
R
X
o
R
X
second  
o:Blinks once in 1  
second  
X :Only back tally lamp  
lights up  
*1 : [Front Tally] and [Back Tally] can be set independently with the menu settings. (A Page 87)  
*2 : Only battery alarm is displayed.  
*3 : Paused state during special recording ([Clip Continuous]). (A Page 55)  
Memo :  
Blinking takes priority over lighting up. However, [CALL] has priority in [Studio].  
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Card Slot Status Indicator  
The following table shows the respective states of slot A and B.  
SDHC Cards  
Lamp  
Slot Status  
Lights up in red  
Inserted SDHC card is being accessed.  
(writing/reading data)  
Do not turn off the power of the camera  
recorder or remove the SDHC card.  
This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio  
sound on the SDHC card (sold separately) in the card slot.  
Lights up in green  
Light goes out  
On standby. Inserted SDHC card can be  
used for recording or playback.  
Memo :  
If the SDHC 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.  
SDHC card is not inserted.  
An unusable card is inserted.  
An SDHC card is inserted but a different  
slot is selected.  
SDHC Cards to Use  
Use a Class 6 SDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB).  
Removing the SDHC Card  
Note :  
1 Check that the SDHC card to be removed is not being  
Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA  
or SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.  
accessed (lights up in red).  
2 Slide the SDHC card cover knob in the direction of the  
Slot B Status Indicator  
SDHC Card Cover Knob  
arrow and open the cover.  
3 Push the SDHC card and remove it from the slot.  
4 Close the SDHC card cover.  
SDHC  
Card  
Slot A Status  
Indicator  
Cover  
2
[SLOT  
SELECT]  
Button  
3
4
Inserting an SDHC Card  
This camera recorder comes with two card slots for video/  
audio recording and playback (Slot A and B).  
Memo :  
When both slots are inserted with usable SDHC cards, the  
previously selected slot is used.  
1 Slide the SDHC card cover knob of the desired slot in  
the direction of the arrow and open the cover.  
Note :  
Data may be lost if you turn off the power of the camera  
2 Insert an SDHC card with the notched corner first.  
recorder or remove the SDHC card when it is being  
accessed. All data recorded on the card, including the file  
that is being accessed, may be corrupted. Be sure to check  
whether the status indicator is lighted in green or not before  
you turn off the power or remove the SDHC card.  
If you mistakenly remove the card when it is being accessed,  
reinsert the card only after the status indicator goes off.  
The SDHC card may not be recognized if you insert and  
remove the card within a short time. When this happens,  
remove the card and wait for a few seconds before you  
reinsert.  
3 Close the SDHC card cover.  
1
Notched Corner  
SDHC Card  
2
3
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2 Select the slot of the SDHC card to be formatted and  
press the Set button.  
2
Switching SDHC cards  
When both card slots are inserted with SDHC cards, you can  
use the [SLOT SELECT] button to switch the card to use.  
When the memory on an SDHC card is full during recording,  
data recording automatically switches to the other card.  
3 The status of the selected SDHC card appears.  
[SLOT SELECT] Button  
4 Select [Format] and press the Set button.  
4
Cross-Shaped  
Button  
5 Formatting starts.  
Set Button  
[CANCEL] Button  
Note :  
The [SLOT SELECT] button is disabled during recording or  
playback. Cards will not be switched even if you press the  
button.  
Formatting (Initializing) SDHC Cards  
When the following cards are inserted, AFormatting  
RequiredB appears. Format the card using the camera  
recorder menu.  
6 Formatting is complete.  
ACompleteB appears when formatting is complete.  
Memo :  
Unformatted SDHC cards  
SDHC cards formatted under different specifications  
If you do not want to format the card, select [Cancel] or  
press the [CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen.  
* For details of the menu operation, see [Basic Operations in  
If you remove the SDHC card during formatting,  
Error! appears and the camera recorder returns to the  
previous screen.  
AFormat  
B
Note :  
Be sure to format the SDHC card on this camera recorder.  
SDHC cards formatted on a PC and other peripheral  
equipment cannot be used on this camera recorder.  
During formatting, menu operation is unavailable but you can  
start recording. However, this is only available when a  
recordable SDHC card is inserted in the other slot.  
Formatting cannot be performed in the following cases.  
Recording is in progress on the SDHC card to be  
formatted.  
Memo :  
To cancel the message display, press the [CANCEL] button.  
A [!] mark appears at the remaining media display area  
when an SDHC card that requires formatting is inserted.  
SDHC card is not inserted.  
Write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set  
1 Select [Format Media] in the [Media...] menu.  
(
is displayed).  
Note :  
If you format the SDHC card, all data recorded on the card,  
including video data and setup files, will be deleted.  
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Note :  
Restoring the SDHC Card  
[Restore Media] can only be selected in Camera mode.  
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 card to its  
original states completely. If restoring fails, replace or format  
the SDHC card. Take note that formatting the SDHC card  
erases all information inside.  
It is necessary to restore the SDHC card if an abnormality  
occurs to the data in the card due to some reasons.  
The message ARestore MediaB appears on the LCD monitor/  
viewfinder screen when an SDHC card that requires  
restoring is inserted.  
Memo :  
To cancel the message display, press the [CANCEL] button.  
A [!] mark appears at the remaining media display area  
when an SDHC card that requires formatting is inserted.  
Memo :  
Restoring cannot be performed in the following cases.  
Camera recorder is recording in progress.  
SDHC card is not inserted.  
Write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set (  
displayed).  
1 Select [Restore Media] in the [Media...] menu.  
is  
2 Select the slot of the SDHC card to be restored and  
Restoring is not required.  
press the Set button.  
2
Write-Protect Switch on the SDHC Card  
A Slide the write-protect switch upward to enable writing or  
deleting.  
B Slide the write-protect switch downward to prevent writing  
or deleting. (Images in the card are protected.)  
Write-Protect Switch  
3 Restoring starts.  
A
B
Write/Delete Enabled  
Write/Delete Disabled  
Estimated Recordable Time of SDHC  
Cards  
The estimated recordable time is only a guide. Differences  
may occur depending on the SDHC card in use and the  
battery condition.  
4 Restoring is complete.  
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.  
QuickTime/MP4  
SDHC Card Size  
8 GB 16 GB  
Camera  
Bit Rate  
4 GB  
32 GB  
Resolution  
1280x720  
1440x1080  
1920x1080  
HQ  
12 min 25 min 50 min 100 min  
1440x1080 SP  
17 min 35 min 70 min 140 min  
1280x720  
SP  
22 min 45 min 90 min 180 min  
Memo :  
If the SDHC 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.  
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Shooting  
Basic Shooting Procedures  
[REC] Button  
Back Tally Lamp  
1
3
Front Tally Lamp  
2
5
[POWER] Switch  
[REC] Button  
4
2 Press the [REC] button to start recording to the SDHC  
card.  
Preparations  
There are two [REC] buttons on the camera recorder and  
one on the lens. Any of the [REC] buttons can be used to  
start/stop recording by default.  
During recording, the front and back tally lamps light up in  
red.  
1 Attach the accessories. (A Page 19)  
2 Supply battery or AC adapter power to the camera  
3 Insert an SDHC card. (A Page 31)  
Memo :  
Tally lamps can be turned off with [Front Tally]/[Back Tally]  
in the [Others] menu. (A Page 87)  
4 Turn on the power of the camera recorder.  
Set the [POWER] switch to AONB. The camera recorder  
starts up in Camera mode and is ready for shooting.  
To separately control this camera recorder and other  
equipment connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal, you can  
configure the setting at [1394 Rec Trigger] in the [Others]  
5 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor and viewfinder.  
3 Check the most recently captured images (Clip  
Review)  
Press the [RET] button on the lens to activate the Clip  
Review function (A Page 52). The most recently captured  
images are played back on the LCD monitor and viewfinder  
screens. After playback, the camera recorder returns to  
standby mode (STBY).  
Shooting  
1 Configure the video and audio input settings.  
You have to configure video settings such as brightness  
adjustment (iris, gain, shutter) and white balance adjustment  
in order to start shooting. You also have to adjust the audio  
input settings and audio recording level for audio recording.  
* When [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch  
Set...]B[LENS RET] is set to AClip ReviewB (A Page 74)  
Adjusting the Iris (  
Setting the Electronic Shutter (  
Adjusting the White Balance (  
Adjusting the White Shading (  
Setting the ND Filter (  
Adjusting Audio Input Settings and Recording Level  
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Focus Assist Function  
Recording Clips  
When the [FOCUS ASSIST] button is pressed during  
shooting, the focused area is displayed in color (blue, red, or  
green). This enables easy and accurate focusing. Select the  
color in the menu.  
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 card.  
An 8-character clip name is automatically generated for the  
recorded clip. (Clip Name Prefix + Clip Number)  
Example:  
[FOCUS ASSIST] Button  
ABCG0001  
Clip Number  
A number in automatic ascending order is  
assigned in the recording order.  
The clip number can be reset in the menu.  
* [Clip Set]B[Reset Clip Number] (A Page 72)  
Clip Name Prefix (any 4 alphanumeric characters)  
This is set to AxxxGB (AxxxB denotes the last 3 digits of the  
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 72)  
Changes cannot be made after recording.  
Memo :  
Recorded Clips  
This camera recorder uses FAT32 File System.  
When [Main Menu]  
B
[LCD/VF]  
ACCU-Focus  
object becomes shallower to enable easier focusing.  
ACCU-Focus  
B
[Shooting Assist...]  
B[Focus  
Assist] is set to  
A
B, the depth of field of the  
As such, recorded materials may be split into several files  
due to the file size. However, they can be played back  
continuously on the camera recorder. Clips may be recorded  
across both SDHC cards in card slot 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.  
The  
A
B
function switches automatically to AOffB  
after about 10 seconds.  
Select the display color in [Main Menu]  
B[LCD/  
VF]B[Shooting Assist...]B[Color]. (A  
Assigning Focus Assist function to the [RET]  
button on the lens  
Note :  
When copying via Explorer (Windows environment) or  
Finder (Mac environment), the continuity and relativity of the  
recorded material may not be maintained.  
You can assign the Focus Assist function to the [RET] button  
on the lens.  
Note :  
* Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch  
Set...]B[LENS RET] to AFocus AssistB. (A Page 74)  
A clip recorded across several cards cannot be played back  
continuously. Continuous playback is only possible when the  
recording is made on one card.  
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Record Format  
Remarks  
Selecting File and Video  
Formats  
File Format Camera Resolution Frame & Bit  
Rate  
Horizontal×Line  
MP4  
1280x720  
60p(HQ)  
60p(SP)  
HDV  
compatible  
You can select the file format for recording/playback and the  
record format for video images on this camera recorder.  
30p(HQ)  
30p(SP)  
HDV  
compatible  
24p(HQ)  
24p(SP)  
Selecting a File Format  
There are two file formats for selection.  
HDV  
compatible  
50p(HQ)  
50p(SP)  
QuickTime  
MP4  
: QuickTime file format  
: MP4 file format *  
HDV  
compatible  
* AMP4B can be selected only when KA-MR100G (Memory  
25p(HQ)  
25p(SP)  
Recorder) is connected.  
HDV  
compatible  
Selecting a Video Format  
1440x1080  
1920x1080  
60i(SP)  
50i(SP)  
HDV  
compatible  
Select a [Record Format] from the list of formats. The  
selectable [Frame & Bit Rate] changes according to the  
settings of [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.  
HDV  
compatible  
60i(HQ)  
30p(HQ)  
50i(HQ)  
25p(HQ)  
24p(HQ)  
Full HD  
Full HD  
Full HD  
Full HD  
Full HD  
List of Formats  
The following is a list of file formats and video formats that  
can be selected on this camera recorder.  
Record Format  
File Format Camera Resolution Frame & Bit Rate  
Horizontal×Line  
Remarks  
QuickTime 1280x720  
60p(HQ)  
60p(SP)  
HDV  
compatible  
30p(HQ)  
30p(SP)  
HDV  
compatible  
24p(HQ)  
24p(SP)  
HDV  
compatible  
50p(HQ)  
50p(SP)  
HDV  
compatible  
25p(HQ)  
25p(SP)  
HDV  
compatible  
1440x1080  
1920x1080  
60i(HQ)  
60i(SP)  
HDV  
compatible  
50i(HQ)  
50i(SP)  
HDV  
compatible  
60i(HQ)  
30p(HQ)  
50i(HQ)  
25p(HQ)  
24p(HQ)  
Full HD  
Full HD  
Full HD  
Full HD  
Full HD  
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Adjusting the Iris  
Setting Gain  
You can adjust the aperture of the lens iris manually or  
automatically according to the brightness of the object.  
This function electrically boosts the light sensitivity when  
there is insufficient illumination on the object. You can set the  
gain of the video amplifier according to the brightness of the  
object. Select the setting mode according to your shooting  
conditions.  
Iris Ring  
[GAIN] Selection  
Switch  
W
T
R E T  
A
M
[IRIS] Switch  
[FULL AUTO]  
Switch  
Manual Iris (Manual Adjustment) Mode  
Set the [IRIS] switch on the lens to AMB to enter Manual Iris  
Mode.  
Fixed Gain Mode (Manual Gain Switching)  
You can select the gain of the video amplifier using the  
[GAIN] switch on the camera recorder.  
Turn the iris ring on the lens to adjust the iris manually.  
The default positions of the switch are as follows.  
Memo :  
[L] : 0 dB (No electrical boosting.)  
[M] : 9 dB (Boosts sensitivity by about 2.8 times.)  
[H] : 18 dB (Boosts sensitivity by about 8 times.)  
Even during Manual Iris Mode, the camera recorder enters  
forced Auto Iris Mode while the [IRIS AUTO] button is  
pressed.  
Memo :  
The gain value of each position can be set to  
A
ALC  
(in increments of 3 dB)  
in the menu. Increasing the sensitivity causes the screen to  
appear grainier. ( Page 74)  
B
and  
within the range of  
A0dB  
B
to A18dBB  
Auto Iris (Automatic Adjustment) Mode  
Set the [IRIS] switch on the lens to AAB to enter Auto Iris  
Mode. The iris is automatically adjusted according to the  
brightness of the object.  
Or, set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder to  
AONB to enter Auto Iris Mode. The iris is automatically  
adjusted according to the brightness of the object.  
Automatic Gain Mode (Automatic Gain  
Adjustment)  
Set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder to AONB  
to enter Automatic gain Level Control (AALCB 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.  
Memo :  
When [Iris Control] in the [Camera Function...]  
B
[FULL  
, you can adjust the iris  
manually even if the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera  
recorder is set to ON . ( Page 75)  
You can use the cross-shaped button (H  
AUTO...] menu is set to AOffB  
A
B
,
I) on this camera  
Memo :  
recorder to set the target level (brighter/darker) of the auto  
iris. You can also use the menu to set the tracking sensitivity  
of the auto iris. (  
When [Gain] in the [Camera Function...]  
B
[FULL AUTO...]  
, you can switch the gain with the  
[GAIN] switch even if the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera  
recorder is set to ON . ( Page 75)  
menu is set to ASW SetB  
A
B
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Switching Shutter Speed  
When shutter is ON, use the [SHUTTER] switch (JK) to set  
the shutter speed. Shutter speed differs according to the  
video format and variable frame rate settings.  
Setting the Electronic  
Shutter  
During modes other than Variable Frame REC  
You can change the shutter speed (time for each shooting  
frame) using the electronic shutter function. Electronic  
shutter can be adjusted manually or automatically.  
Camera  
Resolution/  
Frame & Bit  
Rate  
720/60p  
720/30p  
1080/60i  
1080/30p  
720/50p  
720/25p  
1080/50i  
1080/25p  
720/24p  
1080/24p  
Shutter  
J
Button  
1/10000  
1/10000  
1/4000  
1/2000  
1/1000  
1/500  
1/250  
1/100  
1/60  
1/10000  
1/4000  
1/2000  
1/1000  
1/500  
1/250  
1/120  
1/50  
1/4000  
1/2000  
1/1000  
1/500  
1/250  
1/100  
1/60  
Fixed Shutter Mode (Manual Shutter  
Switching)  
Use the [SHUTTER] switch (JK) to switch between shutter  
modes and speeds.  
Step  
[FULL AUTO] Switch  
(Standard)  
1/48  
1/30  
1/25  
1/24  
1/15  
1/12.5  
1/6.25  
1/10489.5  
to  
1/12  
K
J
Button  
Button  
1/7.5  
1/6  
(Upper limit)  
(Standard)  
Variable  
1/60.00  
1/50.00  
to  
1/48.00  
1/24.01  
K
Button  
(Lower limit) 1/30.03  
1/25.04  
Set Button (R)  
During Variable Frame REC  
[SHUTTER] Switch  
(JK)  
Camera  
720/30p  
720/24p  
Resolution/  
Frame & Bit  
Shutter  
Rate  
Frame Rate  
60, 30, 15 48, 24, 12 40, 20, 10  
J
Button  
1/10000  
1/10000  
1/4000  
1/2000  
1/1000  
1/500  
1/250  
1/100  
1/60  
1/4000  
1/2000  
1/1000  
1/500  
1/250  
1/100  
1/60  
1/10000  
1/4000  
1/2000  
1/1000  
1/500  
1/250  
1/100  
1/60  
Switching Shutter Mode  
Press the Set button (center of the cross-shaped button) to  
turn ON/OFF the shutter.  
Memo :  
Step  
When shutter is ON,  
AStep  
B,  
AVariable  
B
, or AEEIB (Extended  
Electric Iris, i.e. Automatic Shutter Mode) may be selected  
using [Shutter] in the [Camera Function] menu. Step is set  
at factory default. ( Page 73)  
1/48  
A
B
(Standard)  
1/48  
1/40  
1/30  
1/24  
1/20  
1/15  
1/12  
1/10  
K
J
Button  
Button  
1/7.5  
1/6  
1/5  
(Upper limit)  
(Lower limit)  
1/10489.5  
Variable  
to  
K
Button  
1/60.00  
1/48.00  
1/40.00  
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Camera  
Resolution/  
Frame & Bit  
Rate  
720/25p  
Shutter  
Frame Rate  
50, 25, 12.5  
40, 20, 10  
1/10000  
J
Button  
1/10000  
1/4000  
1/2000  
1/1000  
1/500  
1/250  
1/120  
1/50  
1/4000  
1/2000  
1/1000  
1/500  
1/250  
1/120  
1/50  
Step  
(Standard)  
1/40  
1/25  
1/20  
1/12.5  
1/6.25  
1/10  
K
J
Button  
Button  
1/5  
(Upper limit)  
(Lower limit)  
1/10489.5  
to  
1/40.00  
Variable  
K
Button  
1/50.00  
Memo :  
Shutter speed is usually displayed in seconds (SEC).  
However, only when [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to  
A24p(SP)B, A24p(HQ)B, A25p(SP)B, or A25p(HQ)B, the  
speed can be displayed in angle (DEG).  
Automatic Shutter Mode (Automatic Shutter  
Adjustment)  
Set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder to AONB  
to enter the automatic shutter adjustment mode. The shutter  
speed is automatically adjusted according to the brightness  
of the object.  
Switching of shutter speed with the [SHUTTER] switch (JK)  
and switching of shutter mode with the Set button (R) are  
disabled.  
Memo :  
When [Shutter] in the [Camera Function]  
B
[FULL AUTO...]  
, you can switch the shutter mode  
and speed with the cross-shaped button even if the [FULL  
AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is set to ON  
When [Shutter] in the [Camera Function]  
menu is set to EEI , the camera recorder enters Automatic  
menu is set to ASW SetB  
A
B.  
B[FULL AUTO...]  
A
B
Shutter Adjustment Mode. Switching of shutter mode and  
speed with the cross-shaped button is disabled.  
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Memory A Mode (A), Memory B Mode  
(B)  
Set to the white balance saved in Memory A or Memory B.  
When the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch is set to [A] or [B],  
press the [AWB] button to execute white balance. The white  
balance will be automatically adjusted and the adjusted  
value will be saved in Memory A or Memory B.  
Adjusting the White  
Balance  
Adjust the white balance according to the color temperature  
of the lighting. You can select the adjustment mode  
according to the shooting conditions.  
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.  
1 Prepare the camera recorder.  
ASet the [POWER] switch to AONB.  
BSet the iris mode switch of the lens to AAB (automatic).  
CSet the [FULL AUTO] switch to AOFFB.  
[WHT.BAL.] Selection Switch  
[FULL AUTO]  
Switch  
2 Set the [ND FILTER] switch according to the lighting  
3 Set the [WHT.BAL.] switch to AAB or ABB.  
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.  
[POWER]  
Switch  
5 Press the [AWB] (Auto White Balance) button.  
The white detection frame appears when Auto White  
Balance is activated. Fill the frame with white completely.  
[AWB] Button  
A
AUTO WHITE A, B OPERATION  
viewfinder when Auto White Balance is activated.  
When the correct white balance is achieved, AUTO WHITE  
A, B OK appears for about 3 seconds together with the  
B
appears on the  
A
B
Manual White Balance Mode (Manual  
Switching)  
approximate color temperature.  
You can select the white balance with the [WHT.BAL.]  
selection switch.  
Use the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch to select  
APRESETB (preset  
AUTO WHITE A  
OPERATION  
mode), (memory A mode), or (memory B mode).  
AA  
B
ABB  
White Detection Frame  
Memo :  
The [FAW] (Fulltime Auto White balance) function can be  
assigned to the [A], [B], or [PRESET] button using [Switch  
Set...] in the [Camera Function] menu. (  
[AWB] Activating  
In [FAW] mode, color temperature of the images is sampled  
and white balance is automatically adjusted to the  
appropriate level.  
When [White Balance...] in the [Camera Function]  
AUTO...] menu is set to FAW and the [FULL AUTO] switch  
on the camera recorder is set to ON , the mode is fixed at  
FAW  
B[FULL  
AUTO WHITE A  
OK <3200K>  
A
B
A
B
A
B.  
Result Display  
Preset Mode (PRESET)  
The color temperature in Preset Mode is set to A3200KB by  
default.  
The preset color temperature can be changed in [Main  
Menu]B[Camera Process]B[White Balance]B[Preset  
Temp.]. ((A3200KB or A5600KB) (A Page 79)  
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 :  
The operation to switch the preset color temperature can  
be assigned to the [USER1], [USER2], or [USER3] buttons  
using [Switch Set...] in the [Camera Function] menu.  
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Error message  
If the white balance adjustment is not correctly completed,  
one of the following messages will appear for about 5  
seconds.  
Error Message  
NG : OBJECT  
Status  
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.  
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.  
Displayed when the lighting is too  
bright. Decrease the lighting and adjust  
the white balance again.  
White Paint Adjustment  
You can fine-tune the white balance saved in Memory A or  
Memory B.  
* Adjust [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] in [Main  
Menu]B[Camera Process]B[White Balance] (A Page 79)  
When [AWB] is selected, the normal white paint adjustment  
value is cleared. However, you can also set to keep the value  
even when [AWB] is executed. (A Page 79)  
Automatic White Balance Mode (FAW:  
Fulltime Auto White balance)  
You can assign AFAWB (Fulltime Auto White balance) to any  
of the three positions on the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch.  
Configure the setting with [FAW] in the [Camera  
Function]B[Switch Set...] menu. (A Page 74)  
Set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder to AONB  
to enter FAW mode. White balance is automatically adjusted  
according to the color temperature of the lighting on the  
object.  
White balance switching with the [WHT.BAL.] selection  
switch is disabled.  
Memo :  
When [White Balance] in the [Camera Function]B[FULL  
AUTO...] menu is set to ASW SetB, you can switch the  
white balance with the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch on the  
camera recorder. (A Page 75)  
Note :  
The accuracy of [FAW] is inferior to that of Auto White  
Balance.  
When the power of the camera recorder is turned on with the  
[FAW] mode selected, it takes about 15 seconds for the  
colors to stabilize.  
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CSelect the item to change with the cross-shaped button  
Adjusting the White  
Shading  
(JK) and press the Set button (R).  
DChange the setting value with the cross-shaped button  
while looking at the evaluated value at the bottom right of  
the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen.  
If the evaluated value of the adjusting channel is larger  
than 0, use the cross-shaped button (K) to change the  
setting value so that the value is more or less AEvenB.  
Similarly, if the value is smaller than 0, use the cross-  
shaped button (J) to change the setting value.  
You need to adjust white shading when you change the lens.  
Even if white balance is adjusted in the center of the screen,  
the top and bottom of the screen may not be adjusted.  
In this case, green and yellow colors may appear on the screen.  
This is due to the characteristic of the lens. Correcting this  
phenomena is known as white shading adjustment.  
Perform this adjustment after adjusting the white balance.  
Red adjustment  
Green adjustment  
Blue adjustment  
[R]  
[G]  
[B]  
[MENU] Button  
(Adjustment range : Min (-128) to Normal to Max(127))  
Memo :  
Cross-Shaped  
Button (JKHI)  
There may be some delay in the changes of the evaluated  
value after pressing the cross-shaped button.  
Increasing the setting value suppresses the colors at the  
bottom and enhances the colors on top.  
Set Button (R)  
EPress the Set button (R) to save the settings after the  
changes are complete.  
FSelect [Back] and press the Set button (R) to return to  
the [White Balance] menu.  
Top  
C D  
F
1
Fill the monitor screen with a pattern box of uniform light  
source or white (plain) paper shone with uniform lighting.  
Evaluated  
Value  
2 Set the control of the camera lens as follows.  
ASet the aperture to F4 or more such that the iris achieves  
optimum brightness.  
Btm  
Evaluated Value Detection Frames  
If the brightness is insufficient even at F4, set to the  
optimum brightness by increasing the lighting.  
7 Press the [MENU] button to return to the normal  
screen.  
BWhen using zoom lens, set to the center of the zoom  
adjustment range.  
8 Readjust the white balance. (A Page 40)  
3 Adjust the white balance of the camera recorder.  
Note :  
If the lens setup is incorrect, you may have over-corrected  
the white shading. Set to the recommended settings for the  
lens. (Do not open the iris more than F4. Do not adjust the  
zoom lens at the telephoto or wide angle end.)  
4 Set the macro level of the monitor to the maximum.  
5 Check the monitor screen.  
White shading occurs as a result of the optical characteristic  
of the attached lens. This is not a camera malfunction.  
There is no need for adjustment if there is no color at the top  
and bottom of the screen.  
If the top of the screen is greenish and the bottom is reddish  
or vice versa, continue this adjustment.  
Evaluated value  
A value that compares the average values of the R, G, B  
channels in the evaluated value detection frames at the top  
(Top) and bottom (Btm) of the LCD monitor or viewfinder  
(difference between [Top] and [Btm]).  
If [Top] is larger than [Btm], a negative value is displayed. If  
[Top] is smaller than [Btm], a positive value is displayed.  
When there is no difference between [Top] and [Btm],  
AEvenB is displayed. Set such that the evaluated value is  
more or less AEvenB.  
6 Adjust the white shading.  
It is recommended to adjust only G (green).  
ASet [Main Menu]B[Camera Process]B[White  
Balance...]B[Shading Mode] to AManualB. (A Page 79)  
BSelect [Adjust...] in the [White Balance] menu and press  
the Set button (R).  
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Setting the ND Filter  
Use the ND filter to keep the lens aperture in the appropriate  
range.  
Switch according to the brightness of the object. When the  
switch is changed, the position of the switched ND filter is  
displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.  
(STATUS 1 Screen)  
[ND FILTER]  
Switch  
1280x720 30/24 fps  
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0  
24p HQ  
MAX 123%  
MIN 45%  
SKIN AREA  
S.DTL  
A
B
STBY  
100min  
100min  
B -3  
ND1/16 A<3200K>  
282min  
Displays the position of the ND filter  
[1/16]  
[1/4]  
Reduces the amount of incident light to 1/16. Select  
this for extremely bright outdoor environments.  
Reduces the amount of incident light to 1/4. Select  
this for bright and sunny outdoor environments.  
[OFF]  
Select this for indoor and dark outdoor environments.  
Memo :  
The display of the ND filter position is set to AOffB by  
default. To display the position of the ND filter, set [Filter] in  
the [LCD/VF]B[Status Display...] menu to AOnB.  
It is recommended to use the ND filter to set the lens  
aperture to less than F5.6.  
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Adjusting Audio Input  
Settings and Recording  
Level  
Adjusting Audio Recording Level  
You can select to adjust the audio recording levels for the two  
channels (CH-1/CH-2) manually or automatically.  
You can record audio from the two channels (CH-1/CH-2) in  
synchronization with video images on this camera recorder.  
The camera recorder is equipped with [INPUT1] and  
[INPUT2] terminals for audio input. You can select a  
recording channel and the adjustment mode (manual/  
automatic).  
[AUDIO LEVEL  
CH-1/CH-2]  
Adjustment Knob  
[FULL AUTO] Switch  
[CH-2 INPUT] Selection Switch  
When the LCD monitor is open  
[AUDIO SELECT CH-1/  
CH-2] Selection Switch  
[AUDIO INPUT 1/2]  
Mode Switch  
[INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminal  
Manual Adjustment Mode (Manual  
Adjustment)  
Set the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch on the camera  
recorder to AMANUALB to enter the manual adjustment  
mode, and use the [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] adjustment  
knob to set the recording level.  
You can adjust the level manually during the recording,  
recording pause, and stop modes.  
Setting Audio Input  
Select the audio to input through [INPUT1] and [INPUT2]  
terminals with the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] mode switch.  
[LINE]  
[MIC]  
Use this setting when connecting to an audio device or  
other equipment. The reference input level is +4 dBu.  
1 Set the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch to  
AMANUALB for the channel to manually adjust the  
recording level.  
Use this setting when connecting to a dynamic  
microphone.  
2 Turn the corresponding [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2]  
[MIC+48V] Use this setting when connecting to a microphone  
(phantom microphone) that requires a +48 V power  
supply.  
adjustment knob to adjust the level.  
Adjust such that the audio level meter does not light up at -2 dB  
even for loud sounds.  
Note :  
When connecting a device that does not require a +48 V  
1280x720 30/24 fps  
24p HQ  
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0  
power supply, make sure that it is not set to the  
position.  
AMIC+48V  
B
When the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] mode switch is set to  
make sure that a microphone is connected to the [INPUT1/  
INPUT2] terminal. If you increase the recording level when a  
microphone is not connected, noise from the input terminal may  
be recorded.  
A
MIC  
B,  
MAX 123%  
MIN 45%  
SKIN AREA  
S.DTL  
B -3  
A
B
STBY  
100min  
ND1/16 A<3200K>  
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000  
100min  
282min  
When a microphone is not connected to the [INPUT1/  
INPUT2] terminal, set the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] mode switch  
STATUS 1 Screen  
to  
ALINEB or adjust the volume with the [CH1/CH2 AUDIO  
LEVEL] recording level adjustment knob.  
Audio Level Meter  
Memo :  
-2 dB  
Set the reference input level of  
[Input1 Mic Ref.]/[Input2 Mic Ref.] in the [Main  
Menu] [Record Set] [Audio Set] menu. (  
A
MIC  
B
and  
A
MIC+48V  
B
using  
Memo :  
Set [Audio Limiter] in the [Main Menu]  
Set] menu to On to activate the audio limiter in the Manual  
Adjustment Mode. This controls the recording level when  
excessive audio signals are input. ( Page 72)  
For the reference level to be recorded on SDHC cards, set  
[Audio Ref. Level] in the [Main Menu] [Record Set] [Audio  
Set] menu to -20dB or -12dB . (common for CH-1, CH-2)  
B[Record Set]B[Audio  
B
B
A
B
Setting of [CH-2 INPUT] Selection Switch  
Use the [CH-2 INPUT] selection switch to select the audio to  
be recorded to CH-2.  
B
B
A
B
A
B
[INPUT1] Records audio from [INPUT1] terminal to CH-2.  
[INPUT2] Records audio from [INPUT2] terminal to CH-2.  
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Using Stereo Type Earphone Jack  
When a stereo type earphone jack is connected, perform the  
following setting to output stereo sound.  
Note :  
When the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is set  
to ON , the recording level cannot be adjusted with the  
[AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] adjustment knob.  
A
B
1 Set the [MONITOR SELECT] switch to ABOTHB.  
Automatic Adjustment Mode  
2 Set [Main Menu]B[A/V Out]B[Audio Monitor] to  
Set the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch on the camera  
recorder to AAUTOB or the [FULL AUTO] switch to AONB to  
enter Automatic Adjustment Mode. The audio recording level  
is set automatically according to the input level.  
When the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to AONB, mode  
switching with the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch is  
disabled.  
Only audio from [CH-1] is output through the monitor  
speaker.  
Memo :  
You can set the volume of the alarm tone with [Alarm Level]  
in the [Main Menu]  
B[Others] menu. (AOffB/ALowB/AMiddleB/  
A
B
Memo :  
When [Audio] in the [Camera Function]  
B[FULL AUTO...]  
menu is set to ASW SetB, you can switch the recording level  
mode with the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch on the  
camera recorder even if the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to  
AON  
Audio Monitor During Recording  
You can check the input audio with the monitor speaker or  
earphones.  
1 Select the channel to monitor with the [MONITOR  
SELECT] switch.  
[CH-1]  
Outputs audio from [INPUT1] terminal.  
[BOTH]  
Mixes and outputs audio from both [INPUT1/INPUT2]  
terminals.  
[CH-2]  
Outputs audio from [INPUT2] terminal.  
2 Adjust the volume of the monitor audio with the  
[MONITOR] adjustment knob.  
Monitor  
Speaker  
[PHONES]  
Terminal  
[MONITOR]  
Adjustment Knob  
[MONITOR SELECT]  
Switch  
Memo :  
Alarm tone is output when there is an abnormality in the  
camera recorder. Alarm tone is also output when the SDHC  
card is full or when the battery is low.  
Note :  
Increasing the volume of the monitor too much may result in  
howling of the camera microphone.  
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Memo :  
Setting Time Code and  
User’s Bit  
The built-in time code generator number is displayed.  
Time code display for [IEEE1394] input is not supported.  
Values recorded on the SDHC card is displayed in Media  
mode.  
Time code and user’s bit data are recorded with the video in  
this camera recorder.  
VIDEO Output  
Setting Display  
LCD/VF Display  
Display  
The time code and user’s bit are displayed on the viewfinder  
and LCD screens during playback or recording. (Status  
screen)  
TC  
UB  
Time  
Code  
When [Main Menu]  
VF] [Status Display...]  
UB] is set to On , time code Char.] in the [A/V  
B
[LCD/  
When [Analog Out  
B
B[TC/ Char.] or [SDI Out  
A
B
User’s Bit  
or user’s bit is displayed  
during the following status  
display and information  
display mode of the LCD  
screen.  
Out] menu is set to  
On , time code or  
user’s bit is  
displayed in the  
respective video  
output images  
during the LCD/VF  
display setting on  
the left.  
A
B
Displaying Time Code and User’s Bit  
The time code and user’s bit are displayed on the viewfinder  
and LCD screens during playback or recording.  
The display differs according to the menu settings.  
STATUS 1 Screen in  
Camera mode  
1 Set [Main Menu]B[LCD/VF]B[Status Display...]B[TC/  
STATUS 1, STATUS 2  
UB] to AOnB. (A Page 85)  
Screens in Media mode (SD)  
Time code or user’s bit data is displayed on the status  
screen.  
Time Code or User’s Bit  
Time Code Operation Mode  
Three types of time code operation can be selected with the  
[TC GENE.] switch. They are AFREEB, ARECB, and  
AREGENB.  
1280x720 30/24 fps  
24p HQ  
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0  
Setting  
Mode  
Description  
MAX 123%  
MIN 45%  
SKIN AREA  
S.DTL  
FREE  
FreeRun  
mode  
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. *  
A
B
STBY  
100min  
100min  
B -3  
ND1/16 A<3200K>  
REC  
RecRun  
mode  
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 card is not replaced. If the SDHC  
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.  
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STATUS 1 Screen  
2 Select the display with the [TC DISPLAY] switch on  
the LCD monitor.  
Select time code display (TC) or user’s bit display (UB).  
REGEN Regen  
mode  
The time code operates in the run mode  
during recording. When the SDHC 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  
* When [Rec Mode] in the [Record Set] menu is set to  
AVariable FrameB, time code operation enters RecRun  
mode.  
[TC DISPLAY]  
Setting Switch  
[TC GENE.] Setting Switch  
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Setting Time Code  
Presetting the Time Code  
[USER2] Button  
Time code and user’s bit data generated from the internal  
time code generator are recorded.  
This section describes how to set [TC Preset] in the [TC/UB]  
[MENU] Button  
Set Button (R)  
[USER2] Button  
Cross-  
Shaped  
Button  
(JKHI)  
[CANCEL] Button  
1 Select [Main Menu]B[TC/UB]B[TC Preset] and press  
the Set button (R). (A Page 82)  
The [TC Preset] screen appears.  
[TC GENE.] Setting Switch  
Memo :  
1
When the frame rate setting in [Main Menu]  
B
[Record  
50, 25, 24  
You can configure the setting without accessing the [TC/UB]  
menu screen. ( Page 48)  
Set]B[Record Format]  
B[Frame & Bit Rate] is  
A
B,  
settings cannot be made in [Drop]. (  
Required Settings Before Preset  
[TC/UB] Menu Screen  
1 Set the [TC GENE.] switch to ARECB or AFREEB.  
Memo :  
When the [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB, the  
parameter is displayed as ARegenerationB and cannot be  
selected.  
[REC]  
Preset data in the time code generator operates in  
run mode during recording mode. Set this when  
recording continous time code in connecting frames.  
[FREE]  
Time code starts to operate in run mode from the  
preset time in the time code generator.  
2 Set the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).  
Use the cross-shaped button (H, I) to place the cursor at the  
item to set, then the cross-shaped button (J, K) to change  
the values.  
2 Select the framing mode for the time code generator  
(only when the frame rate setting is A60B or A30B).  
Set using [Main Menu]B[TC/UB]B[Drop].  
Cursor  
[Drop]  
Sets the run mode of the time code generator to drop  
frame mode.  
Use this setting when placing emphasis on the  
recording time.  
[Non  
Drop]  
Sets the run mode of the time code generator to non-  
drop frame mode.  
Use this setting when placing emphasis on the  
number of frames.  
During non-drop frame  
[TC Preset] Screen  
Memo :  
(During drop frame)  
Drop frame/non-drop frame mode  
Memo :  
When the frame rate setting in [Main Menu]  
B[Record Set...]  
Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to  
cursor moves to the time digit (left).  
A0B. The  
B[Record Format] [Frame & Bit Rate] is 60 (30), the actual  
B
number of frames per second is approximately 59.94  
(29.97). However, the time code processing standard is 60  
(30) frames. To make up for the frame number discrepancy,  
the drop frame mode (Drop) drops the 00 frame and 01  
frame every minute except for minutes that are multiples of  
10.  
3 Check the values and press the cross-shaped button  
(R).  
The time code is set and the screen returns to [TC/UB].  
To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.  
On the other hand, the non-drop frame mode (Non Drop)  
does not drop frames and ignores the discrepancy with the  
actual time.  
4 Press the [MENU] button.  
Returns to the normal screen.  
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3
Check the values and press the cross-shaped button (R).  
The time code is set and the screen returns to [TC/UB].  
To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.  
4 Press the [MENU] button.  
Returns to the normal screen.  
Presetting the User’s Bit  
You can add an 8-digit hexadecimal number as the user’s bit  
to the recorded image.  
Setting Time Code Without Opening the  
Menu  
[USER2] Button  
[USER1] Button  
[USER2] Button  
[MENU] Button  
Set Button (R)  
[MENU] Button  
Set Button (R)  
Cross-  
Shaped  
Button  
(JKHI)  
Cross-  
Shaped  
Button  
(JKHI)  
[CANCEL] Button  
1 Select [Main Menu]B[TC/UB]B[UB Preset] and press  
the Set button (R). (A Page 82)  
[CANCEL] Button  
Memo :  
The [UB Preset] setting screen appears.  
Settings cannot be made in the following cases.  
[TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB.  
Menu screen is displayed.  
1
The camera recorder is not in Camera mode.  
Required Settings Before Preset  
Set the [TC DISPLAY] switch to TCB.  
A
Set the [TC GENE.] switch to settings other than  
AREGENB.  
[TC/UB] Menu Screen  
Memo :  
When the [TC GENE.] switch is set to  
AREGEN  
B, the parameter  
is displayed as ARegenerationB and cannot be selected.  
Setting Time Code  
1 Hold down the [MENU] button and press the [USER1]  
2 Use the cross-shaped button (H, I) to place the  
cursor at the item to set, then the cross-shaped button  
(J, K) to change the values.  
button.  
The [TC Preset] setting screen appears.  
Numbers between 0 and 9 or alphabets between A and F  
can be specified for the user’s bit.  
Cursor  
Cursor  
[TC Preset] Screen  
(During drop frame)  
[UB Preset] Screen  
Memo :  
Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to  
cursor moves to the left.  
A0B. The  
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2 Set the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).  
Use the cross-shaped button (H, I) to place the cursor at the  
item to set, then the cross-shaped button (J, K) to change  
the values.  
2 Set the user’s bit.  
Use the cross-shaped button (H, I) to place the cursor at the  
item to set, then the cross-shaped button (J, K) to change  
the values.  
Memo :  
Memo :  
Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to  
cursor moves to the time digit (left).  
A0  
B. The  
Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to  
cursor moves to the left.  
A0B. The  
3 Check the values and press the cross-shaped button  
3
Check the values and press the cross-shaped button (R).  
(R).  
The user’s bit is set and the screen returns to the normal  
screen.  
To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.  
The time code is set and the screen returns to the normal  
screen.  
To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.  
Note :  
Editing will be canceled and the screen will close under the  
following situations.  
Note :  
Editing will be canceled and the screen will close under the  
following situations.  
The [TC DISPLAY] switch is selected during editing.  
The camera recorder is switched to the Media mode.  
The [TC DISPLAY] switch is selected during editing.  
The camera recorder is switched to the Media mode.  
When editing time code, operations of the [USER1],  
[USER2], [USER3] buttons that are set in the [Main  
Menu]  
disabled. [USER2] functions as the number reset button.  
B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set...] menu are  
When editing time code, operations of the [USER1],  
[USER2], [USER3] buttons that are set in the [Main  
Menu]  
disabled. [USER2] functions as the number reset button.  
B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set...] menu are  
Recording Time Code in Continuation of  
the Recorded Time Code on SDHC card  
Setting User’s Bit Without Opening the Menu  
Memo :  
Settings cannot be made in the following cases.  
[TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB.  
Menu screen is displayed.  
The camera recorder is not in Camera mode.  
Required Settings Before Preset  
Set the [TC DISPLAY] switch to AUBB.  
[TC GENE.] Setting Switch  
Set the [TC GENE.] switch to settings other than  
AREGENB.  
This camera recorder is equipped with the time code reader.  
Set the [TC GENE.] switch on the inner panel of the LCD to  
AREGENB.  
When the camera recorder enters from recording standby  
mode to recording mode, it reads the time code already  
recorded on the SDHC card and records the new time code  
in continuation of that value.  
Setting User’s Bit  
1 Hold down the [MENU] button and press the [USER1]  
button.  
The [UB Preset] setting screen appears.  
The same data as the user’s bit already recorded on the  
SDHC card is recorded.  
Memo :  
When the [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB, the  
framing mode of the time code follows the settings in  
[Drop] of the [TC/UB] menu instead of the clip settings.  
Cursor  
[UB Preset] Screen  
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Memo :  
Setting Zebra Pattern  
ATop2B and ABottom2B cannot be set if [Zebra] is set to  
A1PatternB.  
When the specified range of two zebra patterns overlaps,  
the two zebra patterns overlap and are displayed in a grid.  
When the luminance level range for displaying zebra patterns  
is specified, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed at  
areas with the specified luminance levels during shooting.  
Specifying the Brightness (Luminance)  
Level Range for Displaying Zebra Pattern  
3 Display the zebra pattern.  
Set the [ZEBRA ON/OFF] switch in front of the camera  
recorder to AONB to display the zebra pattern at the specified  
range.  
Zebra Pattern  
[ZEBRA ON/OFF] Switch  
Specify the upper (Top1, Top2) and lower (Bottom1,  
Bottom2) limits of the luminance level.  
1 Set the zebra display pattern.  
Select the display pattern in [LCD/VF]B[Shooting  
Assist...]B[Zebra].  
[Zebra1] Display  
[Zebra2] Display  
2 Specify the brightness (luminance) level range for  
displaying zebra pattern.  
Specify the upper (Top1, Top2) and lower (Bottom1,  
Bottom2) limits of the luminance level in [LCD/  
VF]B[Shooting Assist...]B[Zebra].  
Item  
Zebra  
Settings  
Options  
1Pattern  
Zebra display pattern  
2Patterns  
Top1  
Upper luminance limit for  
displaying [Zebra1]  
5 % - 100 %, Over (in 5  
% increments)  
Bottom1  
Top2  
Lower luminance limit for  
displaying [Zebra1]  
0 % - 100 % (in 5 %  
increments)  
Upper luminance limit for  
displaying [Zebra2]  
5 % - 100 %, Over (in 5  
% increments)  
Bottom2  
Lower luminance limit for  
displaying [Zebra2]  
0 % - 100 % (in 5 %  
increments)  
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3
Flip the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch of the camera  
Setting Spot Meter  
recorder.  
The operation switches as below when the [SKIN AREA/  
SPOT METER] switch is flipped.  
When [Max&Min]/[Max]/[Min] is selected  
The brightness of the object during shooting is displayed.  
This function is useful when setting video or stage lighting or  
when specifying camera exposure.  
A cursor indicating the location and the brightness (%) of that  
location are displayed in the images shown on the LCD  
monitor and viewfinder screens.  
A [SPOT METER ON] is displayed when the switch is  
flipped. Cursors appear according to the settings. The  
positions of the brightest (Max) and darkest (Min) areas  
in the screen are automatically detected with regard to  
the changes of the object, and the brightness of these  
areas are displayed.  
Zebra patterns display the brightness of output video  
This function allows you to check the brightness of input images  
from the lens without depending on image processing such as  
gamma curve. The dynamic range of the camera recorder is 300  
% and a brightness range of 0 % to 300 % and above is  
displayed.  
Cursor  
([Max]:Green)  
Cursor  
([Min]:Yellow)  
Memo :  
Spot meter may not be consistent with the zebra display  
range. When [Gamma] in the [Camera Process] menu is  
set to ACinemaB or AFilm OutB, the 100IRE output is not  
consistent with the 100 % display. (A Page 77)  
When an object of more than 300 % luminance is  
detected, it is displayed as 300 %.  
B [SPOT METER FIXED] is displayed when the switch is  
flipped. Automatic detection stops. Frames are fixed at  
the stopped positions and the brightness are displayed.  
Set Button (R)  
Cursor  
([Max]:Green)  
Cross-  
Shaped  
Button  
(JKHI)  
Cursor  
([Min]:Yellow)  
[SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] Switch  
C [SPOT METER OFF] is displayed when the switch is  
1
Select  
ASpot MeterB in [SKIN A./SPOT M.] of the [Main  
flipped. Displays of cursors and brightness disappear.  
Menu] [Camera Function]  
B
B
[Switch Set...] menu. (  
2
Select one of the following from [SPOT METER]. (  
Color of frame  
indicating the  
position  
Item  
Settings  
[Max&Min] Displays the brightness (%) and  
positions of the brightest and  
darkest areas in the screen.  
[Max] : Green  
[Min] : Yellow  
Frames may also be stopped at  
the current positions.  
[Max]  
Displays the brightness (%) and  
position of the brightest area in the  
screen. Frames may also be  
Green  
Yellow  
D Returns to the state in A.  
stopped at the current positions.  
[Min]  
Displays the brightness (%) and  
position of the darkest area in the  
screen. Frame may also be  
stopped at the current positions.  
[Manual]  
Displays the brightness (%) of the Green  
specified position.  
(Blinks in red when  
specifying the position)  
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[
Viewing Recorded Videos  
Immediately (Clip Review)  
You can check (review) the last recorded video clip on the  
screen.  
When [Manual] is selected  
A [SPOT METER FIXED] is displayed when the switch is  
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.  
flipped. The brightness of the cursor position is displayed.  
Memo :  
To use this function, assign AClip ReviewB to any of the  
[USER1], [USER2], [USER3] buttons or the [RET] button on  
Cursor (Green)  
the lens.  
* [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set...]B[LENS  
RET]/[USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3]BAClip  
B [SPOT METER OFF] is displayed when the switch is  
flipped. Displays of cursors and brightness disappear.  
[RET] Button  
W
T
R E T  
A
M
I R I S  
C [SPOT METER SELECT] is displayed when the switch is  
flipped. The cursor blinks in red.  
Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button to specify  
the position to display the brightness. When the position  
is decided, press the Set button or flip the switch to  
confirm.  
1 Press the button assigned with the AClip ReviewB  
function during standby (ASTBYB is displayed).  
Playback of the configured section starts.  
Memo :  
The video clip is played back according to the [Clip  
Review] settings in the [Camera Function] menu. By  
default setting (Last 5 sec), the last 5 seconds of the clip is  
played back. (A Page 74)  
Cursor  
(Blinks in red)  
When playback is complete, the camera recorder exits  
Clip Review and returns to ASTBYB (recording standby)  
mode.  
D Returns to the state in A.  
Memo :  
When moving the cursor position, [SHUTTER]/[AE LEVEL]  
control is disabled.  
You can also decide the position of the cursor with the cross-  
shaped button (Set button).  
When the brightness is 0 % in the entire screen, the frame is  
fixed in the center.  
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Note :  
Assigning Functions to  
User Buttons  
During Clip Review, only the [CANCEL] and [REC] buttons  
are enabled. Press the [CANCEL] button to cancel clip  
review and return to STBY (recording standby) mode.  
Press the [REC] button to cancel clip review and enter  
recording mode. It will take some time to start recording after  
the button is pressed.  
A
B
You can assign functions to the [USER1], [USER2], and  
[USER3] buttons.  
By assigning functions to the [USER1], [USER2], and  
[USER3] buttons, the usability of the camera recorder is  
enhanced.  
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.  
Clip Review is unavailable when Clip Continuous REC is  
[USER1], [USER2], [USER3]  
paused (STBY  
[CANCEL] button to set to  
C
, red text) . To operate Clip Review, use the  
Buttons  
A
STBY (white text) first.  
CB  
Clip Review is unavailable when the camera recorder is  
connected to an external equipment and the equipment is in  
recording state.  
1 Assign functions to the [USER1], [USER2], and  
[USER3] buttons from the menu. (A Page 74)  
Set each of the [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3] items in  
the [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set...] menu.  
Memo :  
Operations of the [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3]  
buttons are interlocked with the menu settings.  
When the menu screen is displayed, these buttons  
function as the menu operation buttons. ( A Page 66  
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Protecting Important  
Scenes (OK Mark Function)  
Special Recording  
You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes.  
Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus  
protecting the important clips. In addition, you can display  
only the clips with OK marks in the thumbnail display during  
Media mode.  
Besides the normal recording mode, three special recording  
methods are available in this camera recorder. They are Pre  
REC, Clip Continuous REC, and Variable Frame REC.  
Select the mode from [Rec Mode] in the [Record Set] menu.  
* Set using [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Mode].  
Appending OK Marks During Recording  
Pre REC  
1 Assign the AOK MarkB function to the [RET] button on  
This mode allows you to start video and audio recording  
about 3 seconds before the actual recording.  
You can start recording about 3 seconds before the actual  
recording when the camera recorder is in recording standby  
mode (STBYP).  
Using Pre REC allows you to record a complete event  
without missing the initial scenes even if you start the  
recording late.  
the lens from the menu.  
Select [Main Menu]  
B
B
[Camera Function]  
B[Switch  
Set...] [LENS RET]  
B
A
B
Append or delete the [OK] mark with every press of the  
[RET] button.  
When an OK mark is appended,  
of the status screen on the viewfinder/LCD monitor.  
AOKB appears at the top left  
Finished clip  
(Recorded video and audio)  
AOKB Mark  
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0  
1280x720 30/24 fps  
60p HQ  
OK  
Records approx. 3  
seconds before  
MAX 123%  
MIN 45%  
SKIN AREA  
S.DTL  
Press [REC]  
(Recording starts)  
Press [REC]  
(Recording stops)  
A
B
REC  
B -3  
100min  
1 Set [Rec Mode] to APre RecB. (A Page 71)  
100min  
ND1/16 A<3200K>  
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000  
Set [Main Menu]  
B
[Record Set]  
B
[Rec Mode] to  
APre RecB.  
282min  
The status display changes to  
A
STBY STBYPB.  
B
B
A
STATUS 1 Screen  
2 Press the [REC] button to start recording in Pre REC  
Memo :  
mode.  
Clips appended with [OK Mark] cannot be deleted from the  
camera recorder using [Delete Clip...]. (However, they will  
be deleted when the SDHC card is formatted.)  
The status display changes to  
card slot status indicator lights up in red.  
Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The  
display changes to REC STBY and the card slot  
status indicator lights up in green.  
A
STBY  
P
B
B
A
REC  
P
B
and the  
When the camera recorder is in Media mode (SD Card  
mode), you can delete the [OK] marks appended during  
recording, or append/delete [OK] marks after shooting.  
A
PB  
BA  
PB  
Note :  
Note :  
When the interval between start and stop recording is short,  
STBY may not be displayed immediately after recording  
When the write-protect switch on the SDHC card is set (  
is displayed), [OK] marks cannot be appended/deleted.  
A
PB  
is complete.  
ARECPBBASTBYPB (STBY blinks in red)BASTBYPB is  
displayed.  
When the SDHC card becomes full during recording,  
recording stops and  
ASTOPPB  
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 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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6 Resume recording. (Recording 3)  
Clip Continuous REC  
Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The  
display changes to STBY (red text) REC  
The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.  
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 card.  
This mode allows you to consolidate several rounds of Astart-  
stop recordingB into one clip.  
A
CB  
BA  
CB.  
7 Press and hold the [REC] button.  
Recording stops and the display changes to  
REC STBY . A clip is generated.  
The card slot status indicator lights up in green.  
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.  
A
CBBA  
CB  
A
B
8 Press the [REC] button again.  
Press [REC]  
(Recording starts)  
Press [REC]  
(Recording resumes)  
Press [REC]  
(Recording resumes)  
The status display changes to  
card slot status indicator lights up in red.  
A new clip is generated from here.  
A
STBY  
C
BBAREC  
CB  
and the  
Press [REC]  
(Recording pauses)  
Press [REC]  
(Recording pauses)  
Press [REC]  
(Recording stops)  
A
B
Memo :  
Do not remove the SDHC card during recording (REC  
text) or recording pause ( STBY , red text).  
C, red  
Recording 1  
Recording 2  
Recording 3  
A
CB  
Clip Review (A Page 52)  
Switching SDHC card slots  
Switching operation mode (A Page 7)  
Files are split into sizes of 4 GB (or 30 minutes) regardless  
Finished clip  
(Recorded video and audio)  
of the menu settings.  
Recording 1 Recording 2 Recording 3  
Note :  
Do not remove the SDHC card during recording (REC  
text) or recording pause (STBY , red text).  
To remove the SDHC card in Clip Continuous  
the [CANCEL] button, check that STBY (white text) is  
C, red  
C
1 Set [Rec Mode] to AClip ContinuousB.  
A
B
mode, press  
Set [Main Menu]  
B[Record Set]  
B[Rec Mode] to AClip  
A
CB  
Continuous  
The status display changes to  
B
displayed and the card slot status indicator is lighted in  
green before you remove the card.  
ASTBYBBASTBYCB.  
When the SDHC card becomes full during recording,  
2 Start recording. (Recording 1)  
recording stops and  
ASTOPCB  
is displayed.  
Press the [REC] button to start recording in Clip Continuous  
mode.  
When the [POWER] switch is turned off during recording or  
recording pause, recording stops and power is cut off after a  
clip is generated.  
The status display changes to  
ASTBY  
CBBARECCB  
and the  
card slot status indicator lights up in red.  
If the power is cut off due to low battery power, a proper clip  
may not be generated.  
3 Pause recording.  
Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The  
display changes to REC STBY (red text).  
The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.  
A
CBBA  
CB  
Memo :  
When the [CANCEL] button is pressed while the camera  
recorder is paused (STBY ), the display changes to  
STBY (red text) STBY  
STBY (white text). A clip  
status indicator lights up in green.  
C
A
B
C
C
B
BA  
C
B
B
(blinking red text)  
is generated. The card slot  
A
B
A
4 Resume recording. (Recording 2)  
Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The  
display changes to STBY (red text) REC  
The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.  
A
CB  
BA  
CB.  
5 Pause recording.  
Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The  
display changes to REC STBY (red text).  
The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.  
A
CBBA  
CB  
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Note :  
The recording frame rate cannot be changed during  
recording. To change the frame rate, stop the recording first  
and perform the change.  
When the [TC GENE.] switch located on the inner panel of  
the LCD is set to  
(RecRun) time code.  
Audio cannot be recorded. A  
level meter display. ( Page 92)  
Depending on the settings, images beyond the recording  
stop position may be recorded and it may take time for the  
AFREEB, videos are recorded in REC  
mark appears in the audio  
Variable Frame REC  
Shooting in this mode allows you to obtain smooth slow  
motion or quick motion videos.  
Using different frame rate settings for recording and  
playback., videos captured at normal speed can be played  
back more smoothly than those in low or high speed  
playback.  
camera recorder to enter ASTBYB mode.  
Variable Frame REC is only enabled under the following  
situations.  
[Camera Resolution] in the [Record Format] menu is set to  
1280x720  
[Frame & Bit Rate] in the [Record Format] menu is set to  
30p(HQ) 24p(HQ) , or 25p(HQ)  
A
B.  
A
B
,
A
B
A
B.  
Number of Frames that can be Set  
1 Set [Camera Resolution] to A1280x720B, then set  
[Frame & Bit Rate]. (A Page 71)  
Set [Frame & Bit Rate] to A30p(HQ)B, A24p(HQ)B, or  
A25p(HQ)B.  
2 Set [Rec Mode] to AVariable FrameB. (A Page 71)  
Set [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Mode] to AVariable  
FrameB.  
3 Select a recording frame rate from [Frame Rate].  
The selectable frame rates are as shown below.  
Record Format  
1280x720 30p(HQ)  
24p(HQ)  
Selectable Shooting Frame Rate  
10  
^
^
12  
10  
^
15  
12  
10  
20  
24 30  
40 48 60  
30 40 48 60  
40 50  
Standard Slow motion  
^
15  
20 24  
25p(HQ)  
12.5 20 25  
^
^
Effect during playback Quick motion  
Memo :  
When [AE LEVEL] in the [Main Menu]  
B
[Camera  
[Switch Set...] menu is set to AE LEVEL/VFR  
you can use the cross-shaped button (HI) to select the  
Function]  
B
A
B,  
frame rate during Variable Frame REC. In modes other than  
Variable Frame REC, the cross-shaped button (HI)  
functions as the [AE LEVEL] setting button. (  
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Playback  
Playing Back Recorded  
Clips  
Thumbnail Screen  
The thumbnail screen is available in “No Detailed Properties  
(4x3 thumbnails)” and “Detailed Properties (4x1 thumbnails)”  
displays.  
Use the thumbnail menu [Detailed Properties] to switch  
The first frame of the recorded clip on the SDHC card is  
displayed as the thumbnail.  
Thumbnails are displayed in order of recording from the  
oldest to most recent.  
To play back clips recorded on SDHC cards, switch to the  
Media mode (SD Card mode).  
Press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button in Camera mode to  
enter SD Card mode. A thumbnail screen of the clips  
recorded on the SDHC card is displayed.  
You can play back the selected clip on the thumbnail screen.  
No Detailed Properties (4x3 Thumbnails)  
Memo :  
When an SDHC card without any clips is inserted, ANo  
Screen  
Clips is displayed.  
B
D
E
F
C
B
Operation Buttons  
Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the  
camera recorder to operate the thumbnail screen.  
A
G
C
D
B
A
H
I
J
E
F
Name  
A Cursor  
Description  
Indicates the selected clip. Use the cross-  
shaped button (JKHI) to move the cursor.  
After power is turned on and SDHC card is  
inserted, or when the camera recorder is  
switched to Media mode (SD Card 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 card slot is switched is on the  
previously selected clip before the switch.  
Name  
Description  
Displays the thumbnail screen menu.  
Press this button to close the menu  
screen during menu display and return  
to the normal screen.  
A [MENU] Button  
Appends (or deletes) an OK mark on  
the selected clip.  
B [USER1] Button  
Example of the moving order of the cursor  
Deletes the selected clip.  
C [USER2] Button  
(total 22 clips)  
Sets the values and items. (Confirm)  
Plays back the selected clip.  
D Set (Play) Button  
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 Cross-Shaped  
Button (JKHI)  
Scrolls  
page  
Cancels settings and returns to the  
previous screen.  
Stops video playback.  
F [CANCEL] (Stop)  
Button  
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Name  
D Video  
Description  
Displays the video format (Camera  
Resolution/Frame Rate) that allows playback  
and thumbnail display.  
Format  
Available in 4 types: [1080/60i, 30p, 24p],  
[1080/50i, 25p], [720/60p, 30p, 24p], and  
[720/50p, 25p]. 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.  
A
B
D
E
F
C
B
A
G
A A clip with corrupted management  
information. It cannot be played back  
even if you press the playback button.  
H
I
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.  
J
Name  
Description  
* Depends on the settings in [Record  
Set]B[Record Format]B[Frame & Bit Rate]  
of the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 71)  
Displays the status of the inserted SDHC  
card, selected SDHC card, write-protect  
switch, and the need for restoring.  
Use the [SLOT SELECT] switch to switch  
slots. Clips in slot A and B cannot be  
displayed at the same time.  
B SDHC Card  
Displays the [running number/total number of  
clips] of the displayed clips.  
E Number of  
Clips  
: Ample battery power.  
: Slightly reduced battery power.  
: Low battery power.  
: Empty battery power. (Blinks in red)  
: External power supply connected.  
F Remaining  
Battery  
: Write-protect switch of the SDHC card  
in slot A is set.  
: SDHC card in slot B needs to be  
restored or formatted, or is an  
unsupported SDHC card.  
Power  
Memo :  
If the battery in use is not a recommended  
one, the battery mark which indicates the  
battery level may not appear.  
Shows the file format of the currently  
displayed clips.  
C File Format  
Clips of other [File Format] will not be  
displayed.  
Indicates the scroll position.  
G Scroll Bar  
* Depends on the settings in [Record  
Set]B[Record Format]B[File Format] of  
the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 71)  
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.  
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...].  
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 85)  
Time is displayed in 24-hour display  
regardless of the [Time Style] setting.  
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Name  
Description  
Displays clip information (properties).  
I Clip Mark  
A
B
C
A OK Mark  
Clip is appended with OK mark.  
Memo :  
Clips appended with OK marks cannot be  
deleted on the camera recorder.  
B
Continued From Mark  
This mark indicates that the current clip is  
continued from another SDHC card when  
recording is divided and made on several  
SDHC cards.  
C
Continue Mark  
This mark indicates that the current clip will  
continue to another SDHC card when  
recording is divided and made on several  
SDHC cards.  
Guide for the current operation buttons.  
J Operation  
Guide  
Moves the clip cursor to the top/bottom/left/right.  
Plays back the selected clip.  
Appends an OK mark to the selected clip.  
This is displayed when an OK mark is not  
appended to the clip. (A Page 64)  
Memo :  
This is disabled when the SDHC card is  
locked. (Displayed in gray)  
Deletes the OK mark from the selected clip.  
This is displayed when an OK mark is  
appended to the clip. (A Page 65)  
Memo :  
This is disabled when the SDHC card is  
locked. (Displayed in gray)  
Deletes the selected clip.  
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Name  
Description  
Shows the detailed properties of the selected  
clip. The following information is displayed.  
C Detailed  
Properties  
File Format  
Clip Name  
Resolution  
Frame Rate  
Bit Rate  
: File format  
: Clip name  
: Image size  
: Frame rate  
: Bit rate  
Audio  
: Audio format  
: Time code at the start of  
recording  
Start TC  
Detailed Properties (4x1 Thumbnails)  
End TC  
: Time code at the end of  
recording  
: Clip length  
: User’s bit  
Screen  
Duration  
UB  
Creation Date : Date created  
Variable Frame : Variable frame (only in  
Variable Frame REC)  
A
B
Guide for the current operation buttons.  
D Operation  
Guide  
Moves the clip cursor to the left/right.  
Plays back the selected clip.  
C
Appends an OK mark to the selected clip.  
This is displayed when an OK mark is not  
appended to the clip. (A Page 64)  
D
Memo :  
This is disabled when the SDHC card is  
locked. (Displayed in gray)  
Name  
Description  
Indicates the selected clip. Use the cross-  
shaped button (HI) to move the cursor.  
After power is turned on and SDHC card is  
inserted, or when the camera recorder is  
switched to Media mode (SD Card mode),  
the cursor is positioned on top of the latest  
clip.  
A Cursor  
Deletes the OK mark from the selected clip.  
This is displayed when an OK mark is  
appended to the clip. (A Page 65)  
Memo :  
This is disabled when the SDHC card is  
locked. (Displayed in gray)  
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 card slot is switched is on the  
Deletes the selected clip.  
previously selected clip before the switch.  
Example of the moving order of the cursor  
(total 6 clips)  
Scrolls page  
Indicates the scroll position.  
B Scroll Bar  
When there is a black space on the right of  
the scroll bar (white), this indicates further  
pages.  
When the scroll bar (white) is at the right end,  
this indicates the last page.  
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Thumbnail Menu  
Playing Back  
Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the  
camera recorder to play back.  
Press the [MENU] button during thumbnail display to display  
the thumbnail menu.  
Press the [MENU] button during menu display to cancel the  
settings and exit the menu.  
A
B
Thumbnail Menu  
Sub-Menu  
C
Name  
Description  
Plays back/pauses the selected clip.  
A
B
Button  
Thumbnail Menu Screen  
Skips in the reverse or forward  
direction.  
Button  
Button  
Button  
Item  
Function  
Fast forwards in the reverse or forward  
direction.  
Media info  
Displays the information screen of the SDHC  
card.  
Stops playback.  
C
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  
1 Select the clip to play back on the thumbnail screen.  
Select the clip to play back with the cross-shaped button.  
Thumbnail  
Text...  
For selecting the display method for the  
thumbnail text on the thumbnail screen.  
2 Press the playback/pause button.  
Playback of the selected clip starts.  
TC  
Displays the recording start time code at the  
thumbnail text display area (below the  
thumbnail).  
Date/Time  
Displays the recording start date/time at the  
thumbnail text display area (below the  
thumbnail).  
Time Code Playback  
Time code or user’s bit recorded on an SDHC card can be  
displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.  
Delete Clip...  
One Clip  
All Clips  
Main Menu...  
Exit  
For deleting clips. (A Page 62)  
Deletes the selected clip.  
Memo :  
When [HD/SD-SDI Out] in the [A/V Out] menu is set to  
A
HD-  
, time code is also output from the [HD/  
SD-SDI] output terminal. ( Page 86)  
Deletes all clips that are displayed.  
Opens the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 70)  
Exits and closes the menu.  
SDIB  
or ASD-SDIB  
User’s bit output from the [HD/SD-SDI] output terminal is  
used as a flag to determine valid video signals. Therefore,  
accurate values will not be output.  
If a section without time code is played back, the time code  
will stop. However, playback will continue.  
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2 Press the [USER2] button.  
A screen to confirm deletion appears.  
Deleting Clips  
3 Use the cross-shaped button (JK) to select [Delete]  
and press the Set button (R)  
Deleting starts.  
For deleting clips.  
[USER2] Button  
[MENU] Button  
Set Button (R)  
3
Cross-  
Shaped  
Button  
(JKHI)  
[CANCEL] Button  
Note :  
Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the  
camera recorder.  
Read-only clips can be deleted on a PC.  
Deleting One Clip  
You can delete a selected clip with any of the following  
operations.  
A Press [USER2] button when menu is not displayed.  
Memo :  
Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The  
deleting operation cannot be canceled.  
B Perform [Delete Clip...]B[One Clip] in thumbnail menu.  
Memo :  
The cursor moves to the next clip (or previous clip if a next  
clip does not exist) after deletion.  
A clip cannot be deleted with the [USER2] button and menu  
operation ([Delete Clip...]  
situations.  
B[One Clip]) under the following  
A clip with OK mark is selected.  
Write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set (  
displayed).  
Deleting with [Delete Clip...]B[One Clip] in the  
menu  
is  
1 Select the clip to delete.  
Select the clip to delete with the cross-shaped button  
(JKHI).  
During Thumbnail Screen  
Deleting with [USER2] button  
1 Select the clip to delete.  
1
Select the clip to delete with the cross-shaped button  
(JKHI).  
1
2 Press the [MENU] button.  
The thumbnail menu screen appears.  
3
Select [Delete Clip...]  
button.  
A screen to confirm deletion appears.  
B[One Clip] and press the Set  
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4 Use the cross-shaped button (JK) to select [Delete]  
and press the Set button (R)  
Deleting starts.  
3
Deleting All Clips  
Deletes all clips that are displayed.  
Memo :  
Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The  
deleting operation cannot be canceled.  
1 Press the [MENU] button.  
The cursor moves to the next clip (or previous clip if a next  
clip does not exist) after deletion.  
The thumbnail menu screen appears.  
2 Select [Delete Clip...]B[All Clips] in the menu.  
A screen to confirm deletion appears.  
During Playback or Pause Screen  
3 Select [Delete] and press the Set button.  
Deleting with [USER2] button  
Deleting starts.  
1 Press [USER2] button during clip playback.  
Memo :  
A screen to confirm deletion appears.  
Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The  
deleting operation cannot be canceled.  
The time taken to delete clips depends on the number of  
clips to be deleted.  
2 Select [Delete] and press the Set button.  
Deleting starts.  
2
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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 (SD Card  
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] Button  
the SDHC card is set (  
OK Mark Added... is displayed when changing marks and  
other operations are unavailable.  
is displayed).  
A
B
[MENU] Button  
Set Button (R)  
During Playback or Pause Screen  
Cross-  
Shaped  
Button  
(JKHI)  
1 Press [USER1] button during clip playback.  
An OK mark is appended to the clip.  
[CANCEL] Button  
Appending OK Marks  
During 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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During Playback or Pause Screen  
Deleting OK Marks  
1 Press the [USER1] button when playing back a clip  
During 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 card is set (  
OK Mark Added... OK Mark Deleted...  
changing marks and other operations are unavailable.  
is displayed).  
A
B/  
A
B
is displayed when  
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings  
Basic Operations in Menu  
Screen  
Display and Description of the Menu  
Screen  
Screens of the Selected Menu Items  
Press the [MENU] 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.  
The menu screen can also be displayed on external monitors  
connected to the video signal output terminal.  
F
G
A
B
H
I
C
D
E
Operation Buttons  
J
Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the  
camera recorder to operate the menu.  
Name  
Description  
Displays the current states, such as  
recording and playback.  
Same display as the status screen.  
A Status Display  
B
C
A
During Camera mode:  
D
During Media mode (SD Card mode):  
Indicates the selected item. Use the cross-  
shaped button (JK) to move the cursor.  
B Cursor  
E
Displays the names of the menu item and  
sub-menu.  
C Menu Item  
F
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.  
D Fixed Item  
E [Back] Back  
F Menu Title  
Select [Back] and press the Set button to  
return to the previous level.  
Title of the currently displayed menu.  
: Ample battery power.  
G Remaining  
: Slightly reduced battery power.  
: Low battery power.  
: Empty battery power. (Blinks in red)  
: External power supply connected.  
Battery Power  
Name  
Description  
Displays the menu screen.  
A [MENU] Button  
Press this button to close the menu  
screen during menu display and return  
to the normal screen.  
Memo :  
If the battery in use is not a  
recommended one, the battery mark  
which indicates the battery level may not  
appear.  
Resets settings in the [TC Preset] or  
[UB Preset] setting screen. This button  
is disabled in other screens.  
B [USER2] Button  
Sets the values and items.  
C Set Button  
Indicates the scroll position.  
H Scroll Bar  
J: Moves the cursor upward.  
D Cross-Shaped  
Setting values for the menu items.  
For menus with sub-menus, values are not  
displayed.  
I Setting Values  
K: Moves the cursor downward.  
H: Moves back to the previous item.  
I: Moves forward to the next item.  
Button (JKHI)  
Guide for the current operation buttons.  
J Operation  
Cancels settings and returns to the  
previous screen.  
E [CANCEL] Button  
Guide  
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Changing Setting Values  
[Clip Name Prefix]  
C
A
B
A
D
E
F
F
D
B
E
Name  
Description  
Name  
Description  
Field for entering the title.  
A Character Entry  
Menu item to be changed.  
A list of setting values C appears in  
a pop-up.  
A Menu Item to  
You can enter up to 8 characters for  
the [Scene File]/[Picture File]  
subname or up to 4 characters for  
the [Clip Name Prefix].  
Field  
Change  
Guide for the current operation  
buttons.  
B Operation Guide  
Select a character using the key  
cursor D, and press the Set button  
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 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  
Indicates the scroll position.  
D Scroll Bar  
The cursor can be moved using the  
arrow keys F.  
Indicates the selected item. Use the  
cross-shaped button (JK) to move  
the cursor.  
E Cursor  
Use the cross-shaped button  
(JKHI) to move the key cursor D  
to the character you want to enter.  
C Character Keys  
Setting values before changing. R is  
displayed at the first item.  
F Setting Values  
Indicates the currently selected  
character or item. Use the cross-  
shaped button (JKHI) to move the  
cursor.  
D Key Cursor  
Before Change  
Select [Set]/[Store] and press the  
Set button to confirm the title.  
Select [Cancel] and press the Set  
button on the side control panel of  
the camera recorder to abort  
character input and return to the  
previous screen.  
E Confirmation  
Buttons  
Text Input with Software Keyboard  
Use the software keyboard to enter the [Scene File]/[Picture  
File] subname and [Clip Name Prefix].  
[Scene File]/[Picture File](A Page 109)  
Moves the position of the character  
cursor B.  
F Arrow Keys  
A
B
Select [BS] and press the Set button  
on the side control panel to delete  
the character on the left of the  
character cursor B.  
G [BS] Backspace Key  
F
Select [SP] and press the Set button  
on the side control panel to enter a  
space at the current position of the  
character cursor B.  
H [SP] Space Key  
C
G
H
D
E
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Menu Screen Hierarchical  
Chart  
Record Format(A Page 71)  
File Format  
Camera Resolution  
Frame & Bit Rate  
Clip Name Prefix  
Reset Clip Number  
Audio Set (A Page 72)  
Input1 Mic Ref.  
Input2 Mic Ref.  
Mic Wind Cut  
Audio Ref. Level  
Audio Limiter  
Test Tone  
Camera Process... (A Page 76)  
(Continued on next page)  
Bars  
Shutter  
AE LEVEL  
AE Speed  
ALC Limit  
Auto Iris Limit (OPEN)  
Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE)  
EEI Limit  
Smooth Trans  
Switch Set... (A Page 74)  
FULL AUTO... (A Page 75)  
Detail  
Master Black  
Black Toe  
Knee  
White Clip  
Gamma  
White Balance... (A Page 79)  
Color Matrix (A Page 80)  
Color Gain  
DNR  
Reverse Picture  
Reset Process  
Memo :  
A [Back] item (omitted in the chart) can be found at the end of each menu item. Select [Back] and press the Set button to return  
to the previous level.  
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TC Preset  
UB Preset  
Drop  
Marker Setting... (A Page 84)  
Status Display... (A Page 84)  
LCD + VF  
VF Display  
LCD Mirror Mode  
Output Terminal  
Down Convert  
Set Up  
HD/SD-SDI Out  
Analog Out Char.  
SDI Out Char.  
Audio Monitor  
Alarm Level  
Mode LED  
Tally System  
Front Tally  
Back Tally  
1394 Rec Trigger  
1394 Auto Power Off  
Reset All  
Date/Time  
Time Zone  
System Information  
Format Media  
Restore Media  
Setup File Manage... (A Page 89)  
Load File...  
Store File...  
Reset File...  
Memo :  
A [Back] item (omitted in the chart) can be found at the end of each menu item. Select [Back] and press the Set button to return  
to the previous level.  
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Main Menu Screen  
Some menus cannot be set depending on the operating mode or status of the camera. These items are displayed in gray, and  
they cannot be selected.  
Item  
Record Set  
Function  
Menu screen for specifying video or audio settings during shooting and playback.  
The cursor does not move to this item during recording or in Media mode. (A Page 71)  
Menu screen for specifying operation settings during shooting.  
The cursor moves to this item only in Camera mode. (A Page 73)  
Camera Function  
Camera Process  
Menu screen for adjusting the quality of camera images.  
The cursor does not move to this item in Media mode.  
Menu screen for setting time code and user’s bit.  
The cursor does not move to this item during recording.  
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.  
The cursor does not move to this item in Media mode.  
LCD/VF  
Item for specifying connection settings with external devices.  
A/V Out  
Others  
Menu screen for specifying the settings of other functions.  
Use this item to adjust the alarm volume, front/back tally lamp settings, status indicator, 1394 input settings, date/  
time, time zone, and other settings. It can also be used to reset the menu settings to their default values.  
Item for formatting or restoring the SDHC card. (A Page 89)  
Media  
Displays the [Setup File Manage] menu screen.  
Setup File Manage  
Settings of the menu screen can be saved as a file on the camera recorder or an SDHC card, and the saved  
settings can be loaded when necessary.  
The cursor does not move to this item during recording or in Media mode.  
Select this item and press the Set button to return to the normal screen.  
Exit  
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Record Set Menu  
Record Format Menu  
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.  
Item  
Setting Values  
Function  
QuickTime  
For selecting the format of the file to be recorded to the SDHC card.  
File Format  
MP4  
Note :  
AMP4B can only be selected when KA-MR100G (Memory Recorder) is  
connected.  
For selecting the size of the recorded images. (Horizontal x vertical)  
The selectable values of [Frame & Bit Rate] vary according to the setting of this  
item.  
Camera Resolution  
Frame & Bit Rate  
1920x1080  
1440x1080, 1280x720  
For selecting the frame rate and encoding bit rate.  
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).  
The selectable items vary according to the [File Format] and [Camera  
Resolution] settings.  
When [Camera Resolution] is  
A1280x720B  
60p(HQ) (U model),  
60p(SP), 30p(HQ),  
30p(SP),  
50p(HQ)(E model),  
50p(SP) , 25p(HQ),  
25p(SP), 24p(HQ),  
24p(SP)  
When [Camera Resolution] is  
A1440x1080B, and [File Format]  
is AQuickTimeB  
60i(HQ) (U model),  
60i(SP),  
50i(HQ)(E model),  
50i(SP)  
When [Camera Resolution] is  
A1440x1080B, and [File Format]  
is AMP4B  
60i(SP) (U model),  
50i(SP)(E model)  
When [Camera Resolution] is  
60i(HQ) (U model),  
A1920x1080B  
30p(HQ),  
50i(HQ)(E model),  
25p(HQ), 24p(HQ)  
Rec Mode Menu  
Item  
Setting Values  
Function  
For selecting the record mode for recording to the SDHC card. (A Page 54)  
Rec Mode  
Normal  
Memo :  
Pre Rec  
[Variable Frame] is selectable when [Camera Resolution] is set to  
A1280x720B, and [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to A30p(HQ)B, A24p(HQ)B, or  
A25p(HQ)B.  
Clip Continuous  
Variable Frame  
For setting the recording [Frame Rate] when [Rec Mode] is set to [Variable  
Frame].  
Frame Rate  
When [Frame & Bit Rate] is  
A30p(HQ)B  
60, 48, 40,  
30,  
24, 20, 15, 12, 10  
Memo :  
When [AE LEVEL] in the [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set...]  
menu is set to AAE LEVEL/VFRB, you can use the cross-shaped button (HI)  
to select the frame rate during Variable Frame REC. In modes other than  
Variable Frame REC, the cross-shaped button (HI) functions as the [AE  
LEVEL] setting button. (A Page 75)  
When [Frame & Bit Rate] is  
A24p(HQ)B  
60, 48, 40, 30,  
24,  
20, 15, 12, 10  
When [Frame Rate] is changed and the shutter speed becomes a value that  
is invalid for the current [Frame Rate], the shutter speed is automatically  
changed to match the current [Frame Rate].  
When [Frame & Bit Rate] is  
A25p(HQ)B  
50, 40,  
25,  
20, 15, 12.5, 10  
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Clip Set Menu  
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.  
Item  
Setting Values  
Function  
xxxG  
For setting the first 4 characters of the name of the clip file to be recorded to the SDHC  
card.  
Enter any of the 38 characters including alphabets (upper case), numbers (0 to 9), “_”  
(underscore), and “-” (hyphen) using the software keyboard.  
Clip Name Prefix  
(The default value of xxx  
is the last 3 digits of the  
serial number.)  
^
For assigning a new number to (Clip Number) by resetting it (0001). Select [Reset] and  
press the Set button to reset the number.  
When other clips exist on the SDHC 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 card, AABCD0002B will be assigned.  
Audio Set Menu  
Item  
Setting Values  
Function  
-50dB  
-60dB  
For setting the reference input level when the [AUDIO INPUT1] button is set to AMICB or  
AMIC+48VB.  
Input1 Mic Ref.  
-50dB : Sets -50 dB as the reference value.  
-60dB : Sets -60 dB as the reference value.  
-50dB  
-60dB  
For setting the reference input level when the [AUDIO INPUT2] button is set to AMICB or  
AMIC+48VB.  
-50dB : Sets -50 dB as the reference value.  
-60dB : Sets -60 dB as the reference value.  
Input2 Mic Ref.  
Mic Wind Cut  
Both  
For selecting whether to cut the low frequencies of the audio input signals (low-cut) when  
the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] button is set to AMICB or AMIC+48VB. Set this item to reduce wind  
noise from the microphone.  
Both : Enables low-cut on both the [INPUT1] and [INPUT2] terminals.  
Input2 : Enables low-cut on the audio of the [INPUT2] terminal only.  
Input1 : Enables low-cut on the audio of the [INPUT1] terminal only.  
Input2  
Input1  
Off  
Off  
: Disables low-cut.  
-12dB  
-20dB  
For setting the audio reference level to be recorded to the SDHC card. (Applies to both  
[CH1/CH2].)  
-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  
Audio Limiter  
On  
For specifying whether to trigger the limiter when the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch  
is set to AMANUALB.  
Off  
On  
: Triggers the limiter when excessive audio signals are input, and compresses the  
recording level.  
Off  
: Does not trigger limiter.  
On  
For specifying whether to output the audio test signals (1 kHz) during color bar output.  
Test Tone  
On  
Off  
: Audio test signals are output.  
: Audio test signals are not output.  
Off  
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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 the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is set to AONB, and [Bars] in the  
[FULL AUTO...] menu is set to AOffB, this item is set to AOffB automatically. (A Page 75)  
EEI  
For specifying shutter-related settings.  
Shutter  
Variable  
Use this item to set to AStepB (fixed value) or AVariableB when operating with the cross-  
shaped button on the right of the camera recorder. During automatic control, this is set to  
AEEIB.  
Step  
EEI  
Variable : Sets to variable scan. Use this setting such as when shooting a PC monitor.  
Step : Sets to step shutter, which switches the shutter speed by a fixed value.  
: Sets to automatic control.  
+3 to +1,  
For setting the convergence level during AE (Auto Exposure).  
This can also be adjusted using the the cross-shaped button (H, I) on the right of the  
camera recorder.  
AE LEVEL  
AE Speed  
Normal,  
-1 to -3  
Fast  
For setting the convergence speed during AE (Auto Exposure).  
Middle  
Slow  
18dB  
12dB  
6dB  
For setting the maximum gain value of AALCB, which electrically boosts the sensitivity level  
according to the brightness automatically.  
18dB : Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +18 dB.  
12dB : Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +12 dB.  
6dB : Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +6 dB.  
ALC Limit  
F5.6, F4, F2.8, F2,  
For setting the limit value of the OPEN end when auto iris is enabled.  
For setting the limit value of the CLOSE end when auto iris is enabled.  
For setting the shutter speed control range when EEI is enabled.  
Auto Iris Limit  
(OPEN)  
F1.6,  
F1.4  
F16,  
Auto Iris Limit  
(CLOSE)  
F11,  
F8, F5.6,  
4F-stop  
3F-stop  
2F-stop  
EEI Limit  
4F-stop: Moves iris control by 4 f/stops in EEI.  
3F-stop: Moves iris control by 3 f/stops in EEI.  
2F-stop: Moves iris control by 2 f/stops in EEI.  
Fast  
For setting the shock reduction function, which slows down the sudden change when  
switching with the [GAIN] or [WHT.BAL.] selection switch.  
However, this function is disabled when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is  
set to AONB, or when switching the gain selection switch while AALCB is set.  
Smooth Trans  
Middle  
Slow  
Off  
Fast  
: Runs the Smooth Trans function at high speed.  
Middle : Runs the Smooth Trans function at medium speed.  
Slow : Runs the Smooth Trans function at low speed.  
Off  
: Deactivates the Smooth Trans function.  
For specifying the switch settings of the camera recorder. (A Page 74)  
Switch Set...  
FULL AUTO...  
For specifying settings when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB. (A Page 75)  
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Switch Set... Item  
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.  
Item  
Setting Values  
Function  
None  
For assigning the FAW (Fulltime Auto White Balance) function to a position on the [WHT.BAL.]  
selection switch.  
This is fixed at AFAWB when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB.  
FAW  
PRESET  
A
B
None  
: FAW function is not assigned.  
PRESET : Assigns FAW to the PRESET position.  
A
B
: Assigns FAW to the A position.  
: Assigns FAW to the B position.  
ALC, 18dB, 15dB,  
12dB, 9dB, 6dB, 3dB,  
0dB  
For setting the gain value of each position on the [GAIN] selection switch.  
This is fixed at AALCB when the [FULL AUTO] switch 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  
USER1  
By assigning one of the following functions to each of the [USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3] buttons, these buttons can be  
used to control the assigned function (on/off, start, switch).  
Set according to the shooting conditions. Functions can be assigned only in Camera mode.  
USER2  
USER3  
(Default values USER1: Bars, USER2: B.Compress3, USER3: Load File)  
Setting Values  
None  
Description  
No function is assigned.  
Preset Temp.  
Assigns the function of [Preset Temp.] under [White Balance...] in the [Camera Process]  
Bars  
Assigns the function of [Bars] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 73)  
Assigns the function of [Load File] in the [Setup File Manage] menu. (A Page 89)  
Assigns the Clip Review function. (A Page 52)  
Load File  
Clip Review  
B.Stretch1  
Assigns the functions of [Stretch Level] and [Compress Level] under [Black Toe] in the  
[Camera Process] menu. (A Page 76)  
B.Stretch2  
B.Stretch3  
B.Stretch4  
B.Stretch5  
B.Compress1  
B.Compress2  
B.Compress3  
B.Compress4  
B.Compress5  
Clip Review  
OK Mark  
For assigning a function to the [RET] button on the lens. This function does not work if the [RET]  
button is not available on the lens in use.  
LENS RET  
Clip Review  
OK Mark  
: Assigns the Clip Review function to the [RET] button. (A Page 52)  
: Assigns the OK mark function, which operates during shooting, to the [RET]  
Focus Assist  
Focus Assist : Assigns the Focus Assist function to the [RET] button. (A Page 35)  
Last 5 sec  
Top 5 sec  
CLIP  
For specifying the operation when [LENS RET] is set to AClip ReviewB.  
Clip Review  
Last 5 sec : Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the ending.  
Top 5 sec : Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the beginning.  
CLIP  
: Views the entire clip.  
Memo :  
Selectable when [LENS RET] is set to AClip ReviewB, or when any of the [USER1]/[USER2]/  
[USER3] buttons is set to AClip ReviewB.  
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.  
Item  
Setting Values  
Skin Area  
Function  
For assigning the function of the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch on the camera recorder.  
SKIN A./SPOT M.  
Skin Area : Assigns the Skin Detail function and its area display.  
Spot Meter : Assigns the Spot Meter display function.  
Spot Meter  
Memo :  
When ASkin AreaB is selected, [Skin Detect] is forcibly set to AOnB when the [SKIN AREA/  
SPOT METER] switch is flipped, even if [Skin Detect] is set to AOffB. Alternatively, you can set  
[Skin Detect] to AOffB, and turn the Skin Detail function On/Off by flipping the lever whenever  
Max&Min  
Min  
Max  
For specifying the operation of [Spot Meter]. (A Page 51)  
Max&Min : Displays the brightest and darkest areas of the image.  
SPOT METER  
Min  
: Displays the darkest area of the image.  
: Displays the brightest area of the image.  
: Displays the image brightness at a specified position.  
Max  
Manual  
Manual  
Memo :  
This item is selectable when [SKIN A./SPOT M.] is set to ASpot MeterB. When ASkin AreaB is  
set, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.  
Positions are detected automatically when this item is set to AMax&MinB, AMinB, or AMaxB.  
When set to AManualB, it functions in a fixed position.  
AE LEVEL/VFR  
AE LEVEL  
Disable  
For specifying the operation of the cross-shaped button (H, I) on the right of the camera  
recorder.  
AE LEVEL/VFR: Sets the number of frames during Variable Frame REC, and operates as the  
AE LEVEL  
AE LEVEL setting button in other cases. (A Page 56)  
: Operates as the AE LEVEL setting button at all times.  
: Disables the button.  
AE LEVEL  
Disable  
FULL AUTO... Item  
This is used to set specific functions to the auto mode when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB.  
Item  
Setting Values  
Function  
SW Set  
SW Set : Sets gain according to the [GAIN] selection switch.  
Gain  
ALC  
: Sets gain to the AALCB (forced auto) mode.  
ALC  
Memo :  
When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AALCB and cannot  
be selected. (A Page 116)  
Off  
Off  
: Iris control is not performed.  
Iris Control  
Auto  
: Sets iris control to the forced auto mode.  
Auto  
Memo :  
When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AAutoB and cannot  
be selected. (A Page 116)  
When the iris mode switch of the lens is set to AAB (auto), the iris is fixed at the point of time  
when this item is switched from AAutoB to AOffB.  
SW Set  
SW Set: Sets shutter according to the switch.  
Shutter  
White Balance  
Bars  
EEI  
: Sets shutter to the forced auto mode.  
EEI  
Memo :  
When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AEEIB and cannot  
be selected. (A Page 116)  
SW Set  
SW Set: Sets white balance according to the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch.  
FAW : Sets white balance to the forced auto mode.  
FAW  
Memo :  
When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AFAWB and cannot  
be selected. (A Page 116)  
Menu Set  
Menu Set : Sets color bar output according to the menu settings (via switch operation).  
Off  
: Sets color bar output to the forced Off mode.  
Off  
Memo :  
When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AOffB and cannot be  
SW Set  
SW Set: Sets the audio recording level according to the switch.  
Audio  
Auto  
: Sets the audio recording level to the forced auto mode.  
Auto  
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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.  
For specifying the detailed settings of the contour (detail). (A Page 78)  
Adjust...  
Memo :  
This item cannot be selected when [Detail] is set to AOffB.  
Max, 9 to 1,  
For adjusting the pedestal level (master black) that serves as the reference black.  
Master Black  
Black Toe  
Increase the number : Raises the pedestal level.  
Decrease the number : Lowers the pedestal level.  
Normal,  
-1 to -9, Min  
Compress  
Stretch  
For altering the gain of dark areas. Adjust this item according to the condition of the captured  
video signals.  
Compress : Compresses the gain of dark areas to increase the contrast when the entire  
image appears bright and contrast is weak. Specify the compression amount with  
[Compress Level].  
Normal  
Stretch  
: Increases the gain of dark areas in an image to stretch the signals of these areas  
only, thereby showing the contrast between bright and dark areas more clearly.  
Specify the stretch amount with Stretch Level.  
Normal  
: Normal condition.  
Level 5  
Level 4  
Level 3  
Level 2  
Level 1  
Stretch amount increases when a larger value is specified.  
Stretch Level  
Memo :  
This item is displayed only when [Black Toe] is set to AStretchB. Otherwise, this item appears  
as A---B and cannot be selected.  
Compression amount increases when a larger value is specified.  
Compress  
Level  
Memo :  
This item is displayed only when [Black Toe] is set to ACompressB. Otherwise, this item  
appears as A---B and cannot be selected.  
15% to 11%  
10%,  
For specifying the luminance point at which the dark area is to be stretched or compressed.  
Point Level  
Knee  
Memo :  
When [Black Toe] is set to ANormalB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.  
9% to 5%  
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.  
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%,  
80%, 75%, 70%  
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.  
Fast  
Middle  
Slow  
For setting the response speed of the AKneeB operation when [Knee] is set to AAutoB.  
Set to ASlowB when shooting an object under a condition where there is drastic change in the  
light intensity.  
Sensitivity  
Memo :  
When [Knee] is set to AManualB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.  
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.  
Item Setting Values  
White Clip  
Function  
100%  
For setting the point to apply white clip for input video signals with a high luminance level.  
108%  
100% : Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 100 %. Even when this  
item is set to A108%B, it switches automatically to A100%B if the screen appears too  
white. Set to this value when the system in use limits Y output signals within 100 %.  
108% : Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 108 %.  
Film Out  
Cinema  
Standard  
Off  
For adjusting the gamma curve that determines the gradation expression.  
Gamma  
Film Out : Sets to a gamma curve that focuses on the gradation expression of dark areas in  
order to ease post-processing of movie film output.  
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,  
This item can be specified separately when [Gamma] is set to AStandardB, ACinemaB, or AFilm  
OutB.  
Master Level  
Increase the number : Enhances the gradation of black. However, the gradation of bright areas  
-1 to -4, Min  
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.  
Max, 4 to1,  
Normal,  
-1 to -4, Min  
Gamma curves can be adjusted for each of R, G, and B.  
Use this to adjust to a color tone that cannot be expressed by the [Color Matrix] setting.  
R Level  
G Level  
B Level  
Memo :  
When [Gamma] is set to AOffB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.  
Menu for adjusting white balance. (A Page 79)  
White Balance...  
Color Matrix  
Cinema Subdued  
Cinema Vivid  
Standard  
For setting the color matrix.  
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.  
This item is used to adjust [Color Matrix] to a color according to the user’s preference.  
Adjust...  
This item cannot be selected when [Color Matrix] is set to AOffB. (A Page 80)  
Off, Min, -1 to -9,  
Normal  
9 to 1, Max  
For adjusting the video signal color level.  
Color Gain  
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.  
On  
Off  
For setting the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) function. The S/N ratio of the video can be  
enhanced by setting [DNR] to AOnB.  
DNR  
On  
Off  
: Enables noise reduction.  
: Disables noise reduction.  
Memo :  
A retained image may appear when this is set to AOnB.  
Rotate  
Off  
For recording images correctly by reversing the image horizontally or vertically (Rotate) when  
the lens image appears upside down or laterally inverted.  
Reverse Picture  
Reset Process  
Rotate : Enables horizontal/vertical inversion of the image.  
Off  
: Disables horizontal/vertical inversion of the image.  
^
Restores all items in the [Camera Process...] menu to their default settings.  
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Detail/Adjust... Item  
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.  
Item  
Setting Values  
H-Max, 4 to1,  
Normal,  
Function  
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  
High  
For specifying the correction frequency of the horizontal contour. Set this according to the object.  
High : Emphasizes the high frequency range. Use this when shooting objects with fine  
patterns.  
H Frequency  
V Frequency  
Middle  
Low  
Middle : Emphasizes the intermediate frequency range.  
Low  
: Emphasizes the low frequency range. Use this when shooting objects with large  
patterns.  
High  
For specifying the correction frequency of the vertical contour. Set this according to the object.  
Low  
: Emphasizes the low frequency range.  
Low  
High : Emphasizes the high frequency range.  
Memo :  
This item cannot be selected when [Camera Resolution] of [Record Format] in the [Record  
Set] menu is set to A1920x1080B or A1440x1080B. (A Page 71)  
On  
For turning On/Off the Skin Detail function, which is used to adjust the contour correction effect  
of the colors captured by the [Skin Color Adjust...] menu.  
Skin Detect  
Off  
On  
: Enables the Skin Detail function. (Softens the detail at areas where skin tone is  
detected.)  
Off  
: Disables the Skin Detail function.  
Memo :  
Even if [Skin Detect] is set to AOffB, [Skin Detect] is forcibly set to AOnB when the [SKIN AREA/  
SPOT METER] switch is flipped. Alternatively, you can set [Skin Detect] to AOffB, and turn the  
Skin Detail function On/Off by flipping the lever whenever necessary.  
-3  
-2  
-1  
For setting the level of contour correction (degree of softening) using the Skin Detail function.  
Level  
This item is selectable only when [Skin Detect] is set to AOnB.  
-3  
-2  
-1  
: High level of contour correction (degree of softening)  
: Medium level of contour correction (degree of softening)  
: Low level of contour correction (degree of softening)  
For setting the Skin Detail function. (A Page 102)  
Skin Color  
Adjust...  
Execute  
For capturing the skin color.  
Skin Color  
Detect  
Execute : Captures the color that triggers the Skin Detail function.  
Stop  
Stop  
: Disables capturing of the color that triggers the Skin Detail function.  
Wide, 9 to 1,  
For adjusting the range of skin tone to trigger the Skin Detail function. Adjust accordingly while  
checking the color range visually.  
Increase the number : Widens the range.  
Decrease the number : Narrows the range.  
Skin Color  
Range  
Normal,  
-1 to -9, Narrow  
Memo :  
When [Color Gain] in the [Camera Process] menu is set to AOffB, only the area where Skin  
Detail is functioning is displayed in skin tone. (A Page 77)  
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White Balance... Item  
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.  
Item  
Setting Values  
Function  
5600K  
For setting the color temperature when the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch of the camera recorder  
is set to APRESETB.  
Preset Temp.  
3200K  
Max, 30 to 1,  
For adjusting the R (red) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode.  
Increase the number : Strengthens the red.  
White Paint R  
Normal,  
-1 to -31, Min  
Decrease the number : Weakens the red.  
Memo :  
This item is selectable when the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch on the right of the camera  
recorder is set to AAB or ABB. When APRESETB is set, this item appears as A---B and cannot  
be selected.  
Different values can be specified for AAB and ABB.  
After the [AWB] (Auto White Balance) button is pressed to readjust the white balance while  
[Clear Paint After AWB] set to AOnB, [White Paint R] switches automatically to ANormalB.  
Max, 30 to 1,  
Normal,  
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.  
White Paint B  
-1 to -31, Min  
Memo :  
This item is selectable when the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch on the right of the camera  
recorder is set to AAB or ABB. When APRESETB is set, this item appears as A---B and cannot  
be selected.  
Different values can be specified for AAB and ABB.  
After the [AWB] (Auto White Balance) button is pressed to readjust the white balance while  
[Clear Paint After AWB] set to AOnB, [White Paint B] switches automatically to ANormalB.  
On  
For specifying whether to clear the [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] settings after executing AWB  
(Auto White Balance).  
Clear Paint After  
AWB  
Off  
On  
Off  
: [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] are set to ANormalB after executing AWB.  
: [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] are not changed after executing AWB.  
Manual  
For specifying white shading adjustment settings. (A Page 42)  
Preset : Sets white shading adjustment to a fixed level. Manual adjustment is disabled.  
Manual : Enables manual white shading adjustment.  
Shading Mode  
Adjust...  
Preset  
For making white shading adjustments.  
Memo :  
This item cannot be selected when [Shading Mode] is set to APresetB.  
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Shading Mode/Adjust... Item  
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.  
This item is selectable only when [Shading Mode] is set to  
this is set to Preset  
The screen switches to a color display, and the displays for Bars, Zebra, markers (Aspect Marker/Safety Zone/Center Mark), Focus  
AManualB. [R Level], [G Level], and [B Level] cannot be selected when  
A
B.  
Assist mode, and AB & WB mode in the [VF Display] menu are temporarily turned OFF.  
Item  
Setting Values  
Function  
Max, 126 to 1,  
For adjusting the red level of white shading when [Shading Mode] is set to AManualB.  
R Level  
G Level  
B Level  
Increase the number : Decreases the red level at the bottom of the screen, and increases the  
red level at the top of the screen.  
Decrease the number : Decreases the red level at the top of the screen, and increases the red  
level at the bottom of the screen.  
Normal,  
-1 to -127, Min  
Max, 126 to 1,  
For adjusting the green level of white shading when [Shading Mode] is set to AManualB.  
Increase the number : Decreases the green level at the bottom of the screen, and increases  
the green level at the top of the screen.  
Decrease the number : Decreases the green level at the top of the screen, and increases the  
green level at the bottom of the screen.  
Normal,  
-1 to -127, Min  
Max, 126 to 1,  
For adjusting the blue level of white shading when [Shading Mode] is set to AManualB.  
Increase the number : Decreases the blue level at the bottom of the screen, and increases the  
blue level at the top of the screen.  
Decrease the number : Decreases the blue level at the top of the screen, and increases the  
blue level at the bottom of the screen.  
Normal,  
-1 to -127, Min  
Color Matrix/Adjust... Item  
This item is used to adjust [Color Matrix] to a color according to the user’s preference.  
The adjusted values of AStandardB, ACinema VividB, and ACinema SubduedB in [Color Matrix] can be stored individually.  
Item  
Setting Values  
Function  
Max, 19 to 1,  
For adjusting the magenta/red level of the video toward magenta.  
Mg&R Mg Level  
Increase the number : Enhances the magenta component of magenta/red.  
Decrease the number : Reduces the magenta component of magenta/red.  
Normal,  
-1 to -19, Min  
For adjusting the magenta/red level of the video toward red.  
Increase the number : Enhances the red component of magenta/red.  
Decrease the number : Reduces the red component of magenta/red.  
Mg&R R Level  
R&Yl R Level  
R&Yl Yl Level  
Yl&G Yl Level  
Yl&G G Level  
Yl&G Mask Range  
For adjusting the red/yellow level of the video toward red.  
Increase the number : Enhances the red component of red/yellow.  
Decrease the number : Reduces the red component of red/yellow.  
For adjusting the red/yellow level of the video toward yellow.  
Increase the number : Enhances the yellow component of red/yellow.  
Decrease the number : Reduces the yellow component of red/yellow.  
For adjusting the yellow/green level of the video toward yellow.  
Increase the number : Enhances the yellow component of yellow/green.  
Decrease the number : Reduces the yellow component of yellow/green.  
For adjusting the yellow/green level of the video toward green.  
Increase the number : Enhances the yellow component of yellow/green.  
Decrease the number : Reduces the green component of yellow/green.  
Max, 19 to 11,  
10,  
For adjusting the extent of effect on the skin tone (color near the I-axis) when [Yl&G Yl Level]  
and [Yl&G G Level] are adjusted.  
Increase the number : Reduces the effect on the skin tone.  
Decrease the number : Increases the effect on the skin tone.  
9 to 1, Min  
Memo :  
When green is enhanced in the + direction with [Yl&G G Level], increasing the [Yl&G Mask  
Range] value helps to prevent the skin tone from becoming greenish.  
When [Yl&G Yl Level] and [Yl&G G Level] are set to ANormalB, no changes will be observed  
on the screen when the [Yl&G Mask Range] value is changed.  
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.  
Item  
Setting Values  
Function  
Max, 19 to 1,  
Normal,  
-1 to -19, Min  
For adjusting the green/cyan level of the video toward green.  
G&Cy G Level  
Increase the number : Enhances the green component of green/cyan.  
Decrease the number : Reduces the green component of green/cyan.  
For adjusting the green/cyan level of the video toward cyan.  
Increase the number : Enhances the cyan component of green/cyan.  
Decrease the number : Reduces the cyan component of green/cyan.  
G&Cy Cy Level  
Cy&B Cy Level  
Cy&B B Level  
B&Mg B Level  
B&Mg Mg Level  
R Rotation  
For adjusting the cyan/blue level of the video toward cyan.  
Increase the number : Enhances the cyan component of cyan/blue.  
Decrease the number : Reduces the cyan component of cyan/blue.  
For adjusting the cyan/blue level of the video toward blue.  
Increase the number : Enhances the blue component of cyan/blue.  
Decrease the number : Reduces the blue component of cyan/blue.  
For adjusting the blue/magenta level of the video toward blue.  
Increase the number : Enhances the blue component of blue/magenta.  
Decrease the number : Reduces the blue component of blue/magenta.  
For adjusting the blue/magenta level of the video toward magenta.  
Increase the number : Enhances the magenta component of blue/magenta.  
Decrease the number : Reduces the magenta component of blue/magenta.  
Max, 4 to1,  
Normal,  
-1 to -4, Min  
For adjusting the hue of the R-axis (red and cyan).  
Increase the number : Rotates hue of red toward yellow, and cyan toward blue.  
Decrease the number : Rotates hue of red toward magenta, and cyan toward green.  
For adjusting the hue of the G-axis (green and magenta).  
Increase the number : Rotates hue of green toward blue, and magenta toward red.  
Decrease the number : Rotates hue of green toward yellow, and magenta toward blue.  
G Rotation  
For adjusting the hue of the B-axis (blue and yellow).  
Increase the number : Rotates hue of blue toward magenta, and yellow toward green.  
Decrease the number : Rotates hue of blue toward cyan, and yellow toward red.  
B Rotation  
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TC/UB Menu  
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.  
Item  
TC Preset  
Setting Values  
Function  
^
For setting the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).  
Display : Drop setting  
02:02:25.20  
: Non Drop setting 02:02:25:20  
^
For setting the user’s bit. (Digit by digit)  
Display : AB CD EF 01  
UB Preset  
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  
: Internal time code generator works in the drop-frame mode. Use this setting when  
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 other values are  
selected, this item is fixed at ANon DropB and cannot be selected. (A Page 71)  
LCD/VF Menu  
Item  
Setting Values  
Function  
Menu for setting the Shooting Assist function. (A Page 83)  
Shooting Assist...  
Marker Setting...  
Status Display...  
LCD + VF  
For setting items such as the safety zone and center mark. (A Page 84)  
For setting displays related to the status screen. (A Page 84)  
On  
For selecting a method to switch between the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen displays.  
Off  
On  
Off  
: Displays images on the viewfinder at all times.  
: Turns off the viewfinder screen display when the LCD monitor is turned on.  
B & W  
For selecting whether to display the image on the viewfinder screen in color or black-and-white.  
VF Display  
B & W : Displays the viewfinder image in black-and-white.  
Color : Displays the viewfinder image in color.  
Color  
Memo :  
The setting of this item is valid only in Camera mode.  
When this item is set to AB & WB, only the captured images are displayed in black-and-white.  
The status and menu screens are displayed in color.  
Mirror  
For specifying the image display method when facing the LCD monitor. (A Page 28)  
LCD Mirror Mode  
Mirror : Displays image after laterally inverting it. (Mirror display)  
Normal : Displays image without laterally inverting it.  
Normal  
Memo :  
The setting of this item is valid only in Camera mode.  
During color bar and enlarged status displays, the AMirrorB setting is disabled.  
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Shooting Assist... Item  
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.  
Item  
Setting Values  
ACCU-Focus  
Normal  
Function  
For specifying the operation when the [FOCUS ASSIST] button on the camera recorder is  
Focus Assist  
ACCU-Focus : Enables the Focus Assist and ACCU-Focus (forced focus) functions. The  
depth of field of the object becomes shallower to enable easier focusing. The  
ACCU-Focus function switches automatically to AOffB after about 10  
seconds.  
Normal  
: Enables only the Focus Assist function. The focused area is displayed in  
color to enable easier focusing. Display color can be specified with [Color].  
Color  
Level  
Blue  
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.  
Green  
Red  
High  
For setting the display range of the focused area when Focus Assist is activated.  
High : Sets the display range wider than Middle.  
Middle : Sets the display range to standard.  
Middle  
Low  
Low  
: Sets the display range narrower than Middle.  
2Patterns  
1Pattern  
For selecting the number of zebra patterns to be displayed.  
2Patterns: Displays 2 types of zebra patterns (Zebra1 and Zebra2).  
1Pattern : Displays 1 type of zebra pattern (Zebra1).  
Zebra  
Top1  
Over,  
For setting the maximum luminance level for the AZebra1B display.  
100% to 85%,  
80%,  
Memo :  
The Bottom value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Top value to ensure that a  
75% to 5%  
(In 5 % increments)  
Top > Bottom relationship is always maintained.  
100% to 75%,  
70%,  
65% to 0%  
For setting the minimum luminance level for the AZebra1B display.  
Bottom1  
Top2  
Memo :  
The Bottom value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Top value to ensure that a  
(In 5 % increments)  
Top > Bottom relationship is always maintained.  
Over,  
For setting the maximum luminance level for the AZebra2B display.  
100% to 5%  
(In 5 % increments)  
Memo :  
This item cannot be selected when [Zebra] is set to A1PatternB.  
The Bottom value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Top value to ensure that a  
Top > Bottom relationship is always maintained.  
100% to 85%,  
80%,  
75% to 0%  
For setting the minimum luminance level for the AZebra2B display.  
Bottom2  
Memo :  
This item cannot be selected when [Zebra] is set to A1PatternB.  
(In 5 % increments)  
The Bottom value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Top value to ensure that a  
Top > Bottom relationship is always maintained.  
High  
For setting the frequency range for applying contour enhancement using the [VF PEAKING]  
adjustment knob or [LCD PEAKING +/-] button.  
Peaking  
Frequency  
Middle  
Low  
High : Emphasizes the high frequency range.  
Middle : Emphasizes the intermediate frequency range.  
Low  
: Emphasizes the low frequency range.  
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Marker Setting... Item  
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.  
Item  
Setting Values  
Function  
4:3, 14:9,  
For selecting the final image aspect ratio to be used from the overall angle of view.  
Aspect Ratio *1  
16:9,  
16:9(+4:3),  
2.35:1 Center,  
2.35:1C.HeadRM,  
1.85:1 Center,  
1.85:1C.HeadRM,  
1.66:1, 1.75:1  
Line+Halftone  
Halftone  
Line  
For specifying how boundary markers are to be used to indicate the parts of an image that are  
beyond the range of the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect Ratio].  
Line+Halftone : Displays the boundary using lines, and areas outside the boundary in  
halftone.  
Aspect Marker *1  
Off  
Halftone  
Line  
Off  
: Displays areas outside the boundary in halftone.  
: Displays the boundary using lines.  
: Hides the boundary markers.  
Memo :  
When [Aspect Ratio] is set to A16:9B or A16:9(+4:3)B, [Aspect Marker] is set to AOffB  
automatically and cannot be selected.  
95%, 93%, 90%,  
88%, 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: Regardless of the setting, the marker does not appear during Clip Review and in Media mode.  
Status Display... Item  
This menu is used to set the status displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.  
Item  
Setting Values  
Function  
F.No+Iris Ind.  
F. No  
For specifying whether to display the iris position/iris level mark in the status display on the  
LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.  
F.No/Iris Indicator  
F.No+Iris Ind. : Displays the iris position/level.  
Off  
F.No  
Off  
: Displays the iris position.  
: Hides the iris position/iris level mark.  
On  
For specifying whether to display the filter position in the status display on the LCD monitor and  
viewfinder screens.  
Filter  
Off  
On  
Off  
: Displays the filter position.  
: Hides the filter position.  
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 card in the status  
display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.  
Off  
On  
Off  
: Displays the remaining space on the SDHC card.  
: Hides the remaining space on the SDHC card.  
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.  
Item Setting Values  
Function  
On  
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  
Off  
On  
: Displays the time code or user’s bit rate. Whether time code or user’s bit rate is  
displayed is determined by the setting of the [TC DISPLAY] switch on the inner panel of  
the camera recorder’s LCD monitor.  
Off  
: 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 status screen when a battery is loaded. The status screen is  
displayed on the LCD monitor and/or viewfinder.  
The battery information appears only on the STATUS 1 Screen in Camera mode. (A Page 92)  
Capacity%  
Voltage  
Time  
: Displays the remaining battery power in minutes. AminB  
Capacity% : Displays the remaining battery power in percentage. A%B  
Voltage  
: Displays the current battery voltage in units of 0.1 V. AVB  
Memo :  
ATimeB display is disabled when an IDX battery is loaded. Even when ATimeB is selected, this  
is displayed as AVoltageB.  
When ATimeB or ACapacity%B is selected, the battery mark that appears before the value  
changes according to the remaining battery power.  
: 12 % and below,  
: 13 % - 29 %,  
: 30 % - 59 %,  
: 60 % - 100 %  
2
RES  
Display changes to A  
RESB once the battery power falls below 12 %.  
When calibration of the battery is required, , A  
seconds of the voltage display.  
CALB appears for 2 seconds after every 30  
CALIBRATION is a state that requires renewal of the battery power information. The battery is  
able to function as usual without calibration. However, calibration is recommended as correct  
information of the remaining power and time cannot be obtained otherwise. For more details,  
refer to the instruction manual of the Anton Bauer battery.  
The remaining battery power and remaining time are intended as reference values for the  
shooting duration.  
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 : Day/Month/Year  
MDY : Month/Day/Year  
YMD : Year/Month/Day  
Date Style  
24hour (E model)  
12hour (U model)  
For setting the time display in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.  
24hour : 24-hour display.  
12hour : 12-hour display. (AM/PM)  
Time Style  
DEG  
For setting the shutter display in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.  
Shutter Disp.  
DEG : Displays the shutter speed in degrees in the same way as film cameras.  
SEC : Displays the shutter speed in seconds.  
SEC  
Memo :  
ADEGB is selectable only when [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to A24p(SP)B, A24p(HQ)B,  
A25p(SP)B, or A25p(HQ)B. When [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to other values, the shutter display  
setting is fixed at ASECB and cannot be selected. (A Page 71)  
When a remote control is connected, the shutter display setting is fixed at ASECB regardless  
of the [Frame & Bit Rate] setting.  
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A/V Out Menu  
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.  
Item  
Setting Values  
Composite  
Component  
Off  
Function  
For setting output signals from the [Y/VIDEO]/[PB]/[PR] video signal output terminal (BNC) on  
the side of the camera recorder.  
Composite : Outputs composite signals to the [Y/VIDEO] video signal output terminal.  
Component: Outputs component signals.  
Output Terminal  
Off  
: Signals are not output.  
Memo :  
When DV signals are input from the [IEEE1394] terminal, AComponentB cannot be selected.  
When AComponentB is selected, this is switched automatically to ACompositeB output.  
Side Cut  
For setting the style of displaying down-converted images on a 4:3 aspect ratio screen. This  
setting applies to all Composite/SD-SDI/DV outputs.  
Side Cut : Displays image with the left and right sides cut off.  
Letter Box : Displays as a wide image with the top and bottom blackened.  
Squeeze : Displays image that is squeezed horizontally.  
Down Convert  
Set Up  
Letter Box  
Squeeze  
7.5% (U model)  
0.0% (E model)  
For selecting whether to add a setup signal to the video signal output from the [Y/VIDEO]/[PB]/  
[PR] video signal output terminal (BNC) on the side of the camera recorder.  
A setup signal can also be selected during signal input from the [IEEE1394] terminal.  
7.5% : Adds setup signal.  
0.0% : Setup signal is not added.  
Memo :  
When [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to A50p(SP)B, A50p(HQ)B, A50i(SP)B, A50i(HQ)B, A25p(SP)B,  
or A25p(HQ)B, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected. (A Page 71)  
Depending on the menu settings of the camera recorder and the condition of the cable  
connected to it, the setup signal setting may be fixed at A0.0%B. A0.0%B is displayed in gray in  
this case.  
HD-SDI  
SD-SDI  
Off  
For specifying whether to output SDI signals from the [HD/SD-SDI] output terminal on the side of  
the camera recorder.  
HD/SD-SDI Out  
HD-SDI: Outputs HD-SDI signals. Embedded (superimposed) audio signals and the time code  
are also output.  
SD-SDI: Outputs SD-SDI signals down converted from HD. Embedded (superimposed) audio  
signals and the time code are also output.  
Off  
: SDI signals are not output.  
Memo :  
When DV signals are input from the [IEEE1394] terminal, AHD-SDIB cannot be selected.  
User’s bit output from the [HD/SD-SDI] output terminal is used as a flag to determine valid  
video signals. Therefore, accurate values will not be output.  
On  
For selecting whether to display status and menu characters on the screen output from the [Y/  
VIDEO]/[PB]/[PR] video signal output terminal (BNC) on the side of the camera recorder.  
Analog Out Char.  
Off  
On  
Off  
: Turns on display.  
: Turns off display.  
Memo :  
When [Analog Out Char.] is set to AOnB, the details shown on the viewfinder are also  
displayed in the image output from the video signal output terminal (BNC).  
On  
For selecting whether to display status and menu characters on the screen output from the [HD/  
SD-SDI] output terminal on the side of the camera recorder.  
SDI Out Char.  
Off  
On  
Off  
: Turns on display.  
: Turns off display.  
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.  
Item  
Setting Values  
Function  
Stereo  
Mix  
For setting the audio sound of the [PHONES] terminal to stereo or mixed sound when the  
[MONITOR SELECT] switch on the side of the camera recorder is set to ABothB.  
Audio Monitor  
Mix  
: Outputs mixed sound (outputs mixed sound of CH-1 and CH-2 to both L and R).  
Stereo : Outputs stereo sound (outputs audio sound of CH-1 to L, and CH-2 to R). When a  
monitor speaker is used, only the audio sound of CH-1 is output.  
[PHONES] terminal, speaker, and RCA outputs according to the combination of the camera  
recorder’s [MONITOR SELECT] switch settings and [Audio Monitor] settings.  
[MONITOR  
SELECT] Setting  
[Audio Monitor] Output from [PHONES]  
Speaker  
Output  
RCA Output  
Setting  
Terminal  
L
R
CH1  
CH2  
[CH-1]  
^
[Mix]  
[Stereo]  
^
CH1  
CH1  
CH1+CH2  
CH1  
[BOTH]  
CH1+CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
[CH-2]  
CH2  
CH2  
Others Menu  
Item  
Setting Values  
Function  
High  
Middle  
Low  
For selecting whether to turn on the alarm tone as well as setting the volume.  
Alarm tone is output from the monitor speaker or [PHONES] terminal.  
Alarm Level  
High : Outputs alarm tone at a high volume level.  
Middle : Outputs alarm tone at a medium volume level.  
Off  
Low  
Off  
: Outputs alarm tone at a low volume level.  
: Alarm tone is not output.  
On  
Off  
For specifying the illumination settings of the operation mode indicator on the side control panel  
of the camera recorder.  
Mode LED  
On  
Off  
: Lights up as below according to the operation mode. (A Page 7)  
: Turns off the indicator.  
Operation Mode  
Color  
Camera Mode  
Media Mode (SD Card Mode)  
Media Mode (IEEE1394 Mode)  
USB Mode  
Blue/Purple  
Green  
Orange  
Orange  
Studio  
Ext  
For setting the display conditions of the camera recorder’s tally lamps (front/back).  
Tally System  
Front Tally  
Back Tally  
Studio : Displays according to the TALLY IN/PREVIEW IN signals from an external device,  
such as a remote control.  
Int  
Ext  
Int  
: Displays mainly the status of external devices.  
: Displays mainly the status of the camera recorder.  
For specifying the illumination settings of the camera recorder’s front tally lamp during recording.  
On  
On  
: Lights up only during recording.  
Blink  
Off  
Blink : Blinks after the [REC] trigger button is pressed until recording starts, and lights up  
during recording.  
Off  
: Turns off the tally lamp.  
For specifying the illumination settings of the camera recorder’s back tally lamp during  
recording.  
On  
On  
: Lights up only during recording.  
Blink  
Off  
Blink : Blinks after the [REC] trigger button is pressed until recording starts, and lights up  
during recording.  
Off  
: Turns off the tally lamp.  
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.  
Item  
Setting Values  
Function  
Ext  
For setting the recording trigger for the external recording device connected to the  
[IEEE1394] terminal.  
1394 Rec Trigger  
Series  
Split  
Ext  
: Outputs recording trigger to the external system only. (Recording is not  
performed by the internal system.)  
Series  
: Outputs recording trigger to enable consecutive recording by the internal  
and external systems.  
Synchronize  
Off  
Split  
: Outputs separate recording triggers to the internal and external systems.  
Synchronize : Outputs recording trigger simultaneously to the internal and external  
systems.  
Off  
: Recording trigger is not output to the external system.  
Memo :  
This item is selectable only in Camera mode. It cannot be set when recording is in  
progress on the camera recorder or an external device.  
When the external recording device connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal switches to the  
recording mode according to the settings, switching of operation mode using the [CAM/  
MEDIA] button and the Clip Review function will be disabled.  
When [1394 Rec Trigger] is set to ASplitB, the [REC] button on the side of the camera  
recorder becomes a REC Start/Stop button for the external device. (A Page 10)  
Enable  
For setting whether to automatically turn off the power of the external recording device  
connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal when the [POWER] switch of the camera is turned  
off.  
1394 Auto Power  
Off  
Disable  
Enable : Turns off the power automatically.  
Disable : Disables this function.  
Memo :  
The IEEE1394 control is only valid for external devices with a POWER OFF button.  
^
Resets all menu settings.  
Reset All  
Select AResetB in the [Reset All] menu and press the Set button. The message  
AResetting...B appears. After the resetting process is complete, the message ACompleteB  
appears for about 1 second. Reset will not be performed if [Cancel] is selected.  
Memo :  
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 [Date Style] setting in the  
[Status Display...] menu. However, the 24-hour format is used for the hour display  
UTC-00:30 to UTC-12:00, For setting the UTC time difference in units of 30 minutes.  
UTC,  
[Default values:UTC-05:00 (U model), UTC (E model)]  
UTC+14:00 to UTC+00:30  
(In increments of 30  
minutes)  
Memo :  
If [Date/Time] is already set, the value is automatically adjusted when [Time Zone] is  
altered.  
For displaying the usage time of the internal fan.  
System  
Information  
Memo :  
Under normal environment, dust will accumulate on the internal fan when the camera recorder is used over a long  
period. Dust may enter the camera especially if it is used outdoors. This may affect the image and sound quality of the  
camera recorder. Check and replace the fan after every 9000 hours (suggested guideline).  
Fan Hour  
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Media Menu  
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.  
Item  
Function  
For formatting (initializing) an SDHC card.  
Select a card slot (A or B), select [Format] from [Cancel]/[Format], and press the Set button to format (initialize) the card.  
Format Media  
Restore Media  
For restoring an SDHC card.  
Select a card slot (A or B), select [Restore] from [Cancel]/[Restore], and press the Set button to restore the SDHC card.  
Memo :  
This item appears only when the SDHC 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  
Load File...  
Store File...  
Reset File...  
Setting Values  
Function  
^
^
^
Loads the settings. (A Page 110)  
Saves the settings. (A Page 109)  
Restores the saved settings to their default values. (A Page 110)  
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Status Screen  
Status Screen in Camera  
Mode  
STATUS 0 Screen  
M
L
DD  
20min  
* Appears only when a warning is displayed (A Page 92)  
K
J
I
H
G
A
B
1min  
1min  
RES  
F
B C  
D
E
A
*
Item  
Description  
----  
STBY  
REC  
: No card found in the selected slot  
: Recording standby (recording pause)  
: Recording  
STBYC (displayed in red)  
A Media Status  
: Clip Continuous recording pause  
REVIEW : Clip Review (A Page 52)  
STBYP : Pre Rec recording standby (A Page 54) STOP  
RECP : Pre Rec recording (A Page 54)  
STBYC : Clip Continuous recording standby  
: Unable to record to the card in the slot  
: Power OFF  
POFF  
Indicates whether the brightness of the image is appropriate.  
B Iris Status Mark  
J
R
K
: Iris set higher than normal  
: Iris set to normal  
: Iris set lower than normal  
Displays F-number of the lens iris.  
C Iris F-Number  
This is not displayed for some lens types, and when the lens cable is disconnected.  
(OPEN, F2, F2.8, F4, F5.6, F8, F11, F16, CLOSE)  
Memo :  
You can specify the type of display and whether to display the information using [F.No/Iris Indicator] of  
[Status Display...] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (  
Appears when the AE function is activated and [AE LEVEL] in the [Camera Function] menu is set to a  
value other than ANormalB. (A Page 73)  
D AE Level  
(AE-3, AE-2, AE-1, AE+1, AE+2, AE+3)  
Displays the gain value when it is not A0dBB.  
(3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC)  
E Gain  
Displays the current shutter speed when [Shutter] in the [Camera Function] menu is set to [Step]/  
[Variable] and the shutter is ON. (A Page 73)  
F Shutter  
EEI  
FAS  
: Displayed when [Shutter] is set to AEEIB (auto adjustment mode).  
: Displayed when shutter or gain is set to the auto adjustment mode.  
Memo :  
The variable range of the shutter speed varies according to the video format settings. (  
Displays the current white balance mode.  
A<**00K>, B<**00K>, P<**00K> ( **00 indicates color temperature)  
G White Balance Mode  
A
B
(** of A and B  
(** of P  
: 23, 25, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 43, 52, 65, 80)  
: 32,56)  
FAW  
: When the Fulltime Auto White balance mode is ON  
MANU : Manual White Balance mode (only during control using the remote control)  
Appears when [Black Toe] in the [Camera Process] menu is set to a value other than ANormalB.  
H Black Toe  
B+1 to B+5 : Displays the AStretch LevelB when [Black Toe] is set to AStretchB (Level 1 to Level 5)  
B-1 to B-5 : Displays the ACompress LevelB when [Black Toe] is set to ACompressB (Level 1 to Level 5)  
No display : When [Black Toe] is set to ANormalB  
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Item  
Description  
Appears as AS.DTLB when the Skin Detail function is turned ON.  
I Skin Detail Operation  
J Operation of Functions  
SKIN AREA  
FOCUS  
: Blinks when the Skin Area display is ON.  
: Appears when the Focus Assist function is activated. When AACCU-FocusB is enabled,  
AACCU-FOCUSB blinks for about 10 seconds while Focus Assist starts up, after which  
the AFOCUSB indicator lights up. When [ACCU-Focus] is activated, it is forcibly turned  
OFF after recording starts. (A Page 83)  
Appears when the Spot Meter function is activated. For details of the display, refer to [Setting Spot Meter]  
K Luminance Information  
MAX : Maximum luminance  
MIN  
: Minimum luminance  
Displays the settings for about 3 seconds when the gain or shutter speed is manually changed.  
For other messages displayed in this area, refer to [Error Displays and Actions] (A Page 119 ).  
L Event/Warning Display  
Area  
Displayed Content  
GAIN **dB (** : 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18)  
GAIN ALC  
Setting Status  
Gain value is altered  
Gain is set to ALC  
[FULL AUTO] is turned  
[Zebra] is turned ON/OFF  
[Focus Assist] is turned ON/OFF  
Shutter speed is altered *1  
A
B
FULL AUTO ON, FULL AUTO OFF  
ZEBRA ON, ZEBRA OFF  
AON/OFFB  
A
B
FOCUS ASSIST ON, FOCUS ASSIST OFF  
A
B
SHUTTER **  
(****K : 1/6, 1/6.25, 1/7.5, 1/12, 1/12.5, 1/15, 1/24, 1/  
25, 1/30, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/  
250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000)  
V. SHUTTER **** (**** : 1/24.01 to 1/1998.0)  
Variable shutter speed is altered *1  
Shutter is turned OFF *1  
SHUTTER OFF **  
A
B
(**** is the standard shutter value in the respective  
modes.)  
WHITE BAL * <****K>  
White balance value is altered  
(* : A, B, PRESET)  
(****K : 2300, 2500, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3400, 3700,  
4300, 5200, 5600, 6500, 8000)  
WHITE BAL FAW  
FAW (Fulltime Auto White balance) is activated  
[ND FILTER] setting is altered  
FILTER ****  
(** : OFF,1/4ND,1/16ND)  
AE LEVEL **  
(**** : -3, -2, -1, NORMAL, +1, +2, +3)  
[AE LEVEL] value is altered  
Spot meter status is changed  
SPOT METER ****  
(**** : ON, FIXED, OFF, SELECT)  
BLACK NORMAL  
[Black Toe] is set to ANormalB  
BLACK STRETCH * (* : 1,2,3,4,5,)  
BLACK COMPRESS * (* : 1,2,3,4,5,)  
[Stretch Level] of [Black Toe] is altered  
[Compress Level] of [Black Toe] is altered  
[Preset Temp.] value is altered *2  
WHITE BAL PRESET <3200K>, WHITE BAL PRESET  
<5600K>  
REC SWITCH LOCKED, REC SWITCH UNLOCKED  
Record button lock switch is turned ON/OFF in  
Camera mode, or [REC] switch on the handle of  
the camera recorder is pressed while being locked  
SLOT SWITCHED * (* : A, B)  
Active SDHC slot is switched automatically or  
using the [SLOT SELECT] button in Camera mode.  
TRIGGER TO HD, TRIGGER TO DV  
Recording command is sent out from the  
[IEEE1394] terminal  
FRAME RATE rrrr/pp fps  
(rrrr: recording frame rate, pp: playback frame rate)  
Variable frame rate is adjusted using the cross-  
shaped button  
OK MARK ADDED, OK MARK DELETED  
OK mark is added or deleted  
Other Displays (  
Appears as xx/yy fps (xx: recording frame rate, yy: playback frame rate) only when AVariable FrameB is set  
in the [Rec Mode] menu. (A Page 71)  
M Frame Rate  
* 1 : The variable range of the shutter speed varies according to the video format settings. (A Page 38)  
* 2 : Displayed when the [WHT.BAL.] white balance selection switch is set to APRESETB.  
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STATUS 1 Screen  
* 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 90)  
A
B
C
30/24 fps  
J
I
H
DD  
MAX 123%  
MIN 45%  
SKIN AREA  
S.DTL  
B -3  
* 0  
STBY  
D
A<3200K>  
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000  
282min  
E
F
G
* 0  
Item  
A Resolution  
Description  
Displays the video image resolution.  
(1920
ן
1080, 1440
ן
1080, 1280
ן
720)  
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)  
Appears when an OK mark is added. (A Page 64)  
C OK Mark  
Displays the remaining recording time of the SDHC cards in Slot A and Slot B separately.  
D Remaining Space on  
Media  
Memo :  
Only warnings are displayed in the STATUS 0 and STATUS 4 Screens. (When the total remaining time for the  
SDHC cards in slot A and slot B is less than 3 minutes)  
A
A
A
: Currently selected slot. (White card)  
: SDHC card requires restoring or formatting, or SDHC card is not supported (not of class 6 type).  
: Write-protect switch of SDHC card is set.  
!
Displays the current status of the power supply in use.  
E Voltage/Battery  
Power  
Display  
Description  
Currently powered by an AC adapter. The current voltage is shown on the right.  
If the supplied voltage from the AC adapter is low, the voltage value will be  
displayed in red as a warning.  
12.3V  
Currently powered by a battery.  
When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and ARESB is  
displayed.  
The display on the right can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display...] in the  
[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 85)  
12.3V  
200min  
30%  
RES  
Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2.  
F Audio Level Meter  
-10 dB  
-20 dB  
When [Rec Mode] in the [Rec Mode] menu is set to AVariable FrameB, audio cannot  
be recorded and is indicated by the  
mark.  
The positions of -20 dB and -10 dB are displayed as AoB.  
Memo :  
You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display...] in the  
[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 85)  
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Item  
Description  
Displays the current ND filter position.  
G ND Filter Position  
No display : [ND FILTER] is set to AOFFB  
ND1/4  
: [ND FILTER] is set to A1/4B  
: [ND FILTER] is set to A1/16B  
ND1/16  
Memo :  
You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Filter] of [Status Display...] in the [LCD/VF] menu.  
Displays the remaining recording time of the external device (0 to 999). When the remaining time is running out,  
this is indicated in red (value + unit of measurement) as a warning to the user.  
H Remaining Space on  
External Device  
Memo :  
Only warnings are displayed in the STATUS 0 and STATUS 4 Screens.  
Displays the operating status of the connected external device. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the  
corresponding external device.  
I Operation of External  
Device  
Memo :  
Only warnings are displayed in the STATUS 0 and STATUS 4 sScreens.  
Displays the time code (hour:minute:second:frame) or user’s bit data.  
J 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 turn ON/OFF the display using [TC/UB] of [Status Display...] in the [LCD/VF] menu.  
You can select whether to display the time code or user’s bit using the [TC DISPLAY] switch on the inner panel of  
the LCD monitor.  
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STATUS 2 Screen  
G
F
E
D
C
B
* 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 90)  
282min  
Jan 2. 2009 01:23:45AM  
STBY  
* 1 : Same as STATUS 1 Screen (A Page 92)  
A
* 0  
* 1  
Item  
Description  
Displays the current date and time.  
A Date/Time  
Note :  
The date/time display style can be specified at [LCD/VF]B[Status Display...]B[Date Style]/[Time Style].  
Displays the remaining recording time of the SDHC cards in slot A and slot B separately.  
B Remaining Space on  
A
A
: Currently selected slot. (White card)  
MEDIA  
: SDHC card requires restoring or formatting, or SDHC card is not supported (not of class 6  
!
type).  
A
: Write-protect switch of SDHC card is set.  
Displays the file format for recording to the SDHC card ((File Format)) that is specified at [File Format] in  
the [Record Format] menu. (A Page 71)  
C FORMAT  
Displays the status of the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch. (A: AAUTOB/M: AMANUALB)  
D AUDIO  
Displays the settings from ABottom1B to ATop1B specified at [Zebra], and the settings from ABottom2B to  
ATop2B specified at [Zebra]. (A Page 83)  
E ZEBRA1/ZEBRA2 Values  
Memo :  
When [Zebra] in the menu is set to  
A
1Pattern  
B
, ZEBRA2 appears as  
A
---B  
Displays the subname of the setup file.  
F Subname of Setup File  
Memo :  
ARB appears at the beginning when changes are made to the loaded file. (A Page 108)  
Displays the type of the loaded file. (SCENE/PICTURE)  
G SETUP FILE  
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STATUS 3 Screen  
This screen displays a list of the functions assigned to the switches.  
* 1 : Appears only when a warning is displayed  
SWITCH ASSIGN  
A
B
FAW  
NONE  
GAIN [ L / M / H ] 0dB / 9dB / 12dB  
USER 1  
USER 2  
USER 3  
RET  
SKIN/SPOT  
AE LEVEL  
BARS  
B.STRETCH3  
LOAD FILE  
CLIP REVIEW  
SPOT METER  
AE LEVEL/VFR  
C
D
E
F
STBY  
* 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 90)  
* 1 : Same as STATUS 1 Screen (A Page 92)  
* 2 : Same as STATUS 2 Screen (A Page 94)  
Jan 2. 2008 01:23:45AM  
282min  
* 0  
* 1  
* 2  
Item  
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  
Displays the setting values for each of the positions ([L]/[M]/[H]) on the [GAIN] switch.  
B [GAIN] Switch Settings  
(0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, AGC)  
Displays the setting status of the [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3] buttons.  
(NONE, BARS, PRESET TEMP., B.STRETCH*, B.COMPRESS*, RET, LOAD FILE)  
* indicates 1 to 5  
C [USER1,USER2,USER3]  
Button Function Settings  
Displays the setting status of the [RET] button on the lens.  
(CLIP REVIEW, FOCUS ASSIST, OK MARK)  
D [RET] Button Function  
Settings  
Displays the setting status of the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch.  
(SKIN AREA, SPOT METER)  
E [SKIN AREA/SPOT  
METER] Switch Settings  
Displays the functions assigned to the left/right (HI) of the cross-shaped button.  
F Cross-Shaped Button  
(DISABLE, AE LEVEL, AE LEVEL/VFR)  
Function Assignment  
STATUS 4 Screen  
This screen displays the event. It is also used to display warnings only.  
* 0  
30/24 fps  
DD  
20 min  
* 1  
MAX 123%  
* 0  
MIN 45%  
A
B
STBY  
1min  
1min  
* 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 90)  
* 1 : Same as STATUS 1 Screen only when a warning is displayed  
RES  
* 0  
* 1  
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Status Screen in SD Card  
Mode  
These are the status screens displayed in Media mode (SD Card mode, 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  
F
F
A
B
C D E  
A
B C D E  
J
I
H
G
K
J
I
H
G
STATUS 1 Screen  
STATUS 2 Screen  
Item  
Description  
Appears when an OK mark is added. (A Page 64)  
A OK Mark  
B Resolution  
Displays the video image resolution.  
(1920
ן
1080, 1440
ן
1080, 1280
ן
720)  
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)  
Displays the media slot (A or B) of the currently played clip.  
A key mark appears when the write-protect switch of the SDHC 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)/  
TC  
UB  
: Time code  
: User’s bit  
User’s Bit (UB)  
The framing mode display for the time code is as follows.  
00:00:00:00  
Colon (:) for non-drop frames  
Dot (.) for drop frames  
Memo :  
You can turn ON/OFF the display using [TC/UB] of [Status Display...] in the [LCD/VF] menu.  
You can select whether to display the time code or user’s bit using the [TC DISPLAY] switch on the inner  
panel of the LCD monitor.  
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Item  
G Date/Time  
Description  
Displays the date/time that is recorded on the currently played SDHC card.  
Note :  
The date/time display style can be specified at [LCD/VF]B[Status Display...]B[Date Style]/[Time Style].  
Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2.  
The positions of -20 dB and -10 dB are displayed as AoB.  
H Audio Level Meter  
-10 dB  
-20 dB  
Memo :  
You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display...] in the  
[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 85)  
Displays the current status of the power supply in use.  
I Voltage/Battery  
Power  
Display  
Description  
Currently powered by an AC adapter. The current voltage is shown on the right.  
If the supplied voltage from the AC adapter is low, the voltage value will be  
displayed in red as a warning.  
12.3V  
Currently powered by a battery.  
When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and ARESB is  
displayed.  
12.3V  
200min  
30%  
Memo :  
The display on the right can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display...] in the  
RES  
[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 85)  
PLAY  
STILL  
: Playing  
: Still picture playback mode  
J Media Status  
FWD * : High-speed playback in the forward direction (* playback speed: 5x or 15x)  
REV *  
STOP  
POFF  
: High-speed playback in the reverse direction (* reverse playback speed: 5x or 15x)  
: Stop mode  
: Power OFF  
Displays a guide for the current operation buttons.  
K Operation Guide  
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Status Screen in 1394  
Mode  
These are the status screens displayed in Media mode (IEEE1394 Input mode).  
STATUS 1 Screen  
RES  
* Appears only when a warning is displayed [Voltage/Remaining Battery Power] (A Page 98 )  
STATUS 2 Screen  
1280x720  
24p HQ  
B
A
282min  
D
C
Item  
Description  
Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs. (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)  
A Frame Rate/Bit Rate  
Displays the video image resolution. (1920
ן
1080, 1440
ן
1080, 1280
ן
720)  
B Resolution Display  
Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2.  
C Audio Level Meter  
-10 dB  
-20 dB  
When the input sampling frequency is set to a value other than 48K in IEEE1394  
mode, a  
mark is displayed with the frequency. (32k, 44.1k)  
The positions of -20 dB and -10 dB are displayed as AoB.  
Memo :  
You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display...] in the  
[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 85)  
Displays the current status of the power supply in use.  
D Voltage/Remaining  
Battery Power  
Display  
Description  
Currently powered by an AC adapter. The current voltage is shown on the right.  
If the supplied voltage from the AC adapter is low, the voltage value will be  
displayed in red as a warning.  
12.3V  
Currently powered by a battery.  
When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and ARESB is  
displayed.  
12.3V  
200min  
30%  
Memo :  
The display on the right can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display...] in the  
[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 85)  
RES  
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Enlarged Status Display on  
LCD Monitor  
You can enlarge and display only the characters of the status screen on the LCD monitor.  
CH1  
A
CH2  
B
C
DF  
FREE  
J
I
STBY  
STOP  
REC REVIEW  
DD  
1280 x 720  
60p HQ  
STBY  
A
min  
100min  
67.8min  
D
123 min  
B
OK  
E
F G  
H
Item  
Description  
Displays the audio levels of [CH-1] and [CH-2].  
A Audio Level Meter  
If the reference audio level (A-20dBB or A-12dBB) is exceeded, this is displayed in yellow. The AOverB area is  
displayed in red. A48kB is the sampling frequency.  
Memo :  
When [Rec Mode] in the [Rec Mode] menu is set to AVariable FrameB, audio cannot be recorded and is  
indicated by the  
mark.  
Displays the framing mode.  
B Framing Mode  
[DF]  
: Drop frame  
[NDF] : Non-drop frame  
Displays the operation mode of the time code. (Display: [FREE], [RECR], [REGN]) (A Page 46)  
Displays the SDHC card status in characters and symbols.  
C Time Code Generator  
D Media Status  
----  
STBY  
REC  
: No card found in the selected slot  
: Recording standby (recording pause)  
: Recording  
STBYC (displayed in red)  
: Clip Continuous recording pause  
REVIEW : Clip Review (A Page 52)  
STBYP : Pre Rec recording standby (A Page 54)  
RECP : Pre Rec recording (A Page 54)  
STBYC : Clip Continuous recording standby  
STOP  
POFF  
: Unable to record to the card in the slot  
: Power OFF  
Displays the remaining recording time on the SDHC card. The currently active slot is indicated with an enlarged  
black card icon with white letters. A key mark appears when the write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set.  
E Remaining Space on  
Media  
Appears as [OK] when the currently played clip is appended with an OK mark.  
Displays the video format that is set. (A Page 36)  
F OK Mark  
G
Video Format  
Displays the current status of the power supply in use.  
H Voltage/Battery  
Power  
Display  
Description  
Currently powered by an AC adapter. The current voltage is shown on the right.  
If the supplied voltage from the AC adapter is low, the voltage value will be displayed in  
red as a warning.  
12.3V  
Currently powered by a battery.  
When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and ARESB is displayed.  
12.3V  
200min  
30%  
Memo :  
The display on the right can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display...] in the [LCD/  
VF] menu. (A Page 85)  
RES  
Displays the operating status of the connected external device.  
I Operation of External  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding external device.  
Device  
Displays the time code (hour:minute:second:frame) or user’s bit data.  
J Time Code (TC)/  
User’s Bit (UB)  
00:00:00:00  
Colon (:) for non-drop frames  
Dot (.) for drop frames  
Memo :  
During enlarged display of the status on the LCD monitor screen, the video image remains displayed on the viewfinder.  
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Camera Features  
Marker and Safety Zone  
Displays (Camera Mode  
Only)  
The marker and safety zone displays are useful in helping you determine the angle of view for the image according to the  
shooting purpose.  
Example of display when [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = ALine+HalftoneB, and [Center Mark] = AOnB  
Center Mark  
Safety Zone  
Aspect Marker  
You can turn ON/OFF the safety zone and center mark displays as shown below using the [Aspect Ratio], [Safety Zone] and  
[Center Mark] settings of [Marker Setting...] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 84)  
[Aspect Marker] Display  
When [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B  
[Line]  
[Halftone]  
[Line+Halftone]  
[Aspect Marker] Display for Different  
[Aspect Ratio] Settings  
When [Aspect Marker] = AHalftoneB  
[4:3]  
[14:9]  
[16:9]/[16:9(+4:3)]  
[2.35:1 Center]  
[2.35:1C.HeadRM]  
* [Aspect Marker] cannot  
be set. (Fixed at AOffB)  
[1.85:1 Center]  
[1.85:1C.HeadRM]  
[1.66:1]  
[1.75:1]  
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[Safety Zone] Display  
When [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = AHalftoneB, and [Center Mark] = AOnB  
[Off]  
[95%]  
[93%]  
[90%]  
[88%]  
[80%]  
[Center Mark] Display  
When [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = AHalftoneB, and [Safety Zone] = A80%B  
[Off]  
[On]  
When [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = AHalftoneB, and [Safety Zone] = AOffB  
[Off]  
[On]  
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Color Range Setting  
Smoothening the Skin  
Color (Skin Detail  
Function)  
1 Place the cursor at [Skin Color Range] with the cross-  
shaped button (J, K).  
2 Press the Set button or cross-shaped button (I) to  
move the cursor to a setting value.  
The Skin Detail function can be used to reduce the contour  
enhancement of video signals for only the skin areas so as to  
produce a smoother skin tone.  
Preparations Before Using the Skin Detail  
Function (Skin Adjust Function)  
2
1 Adjust the white balance. (A Page 40)  
2 Display the [Skin Color Adjust] screen. (A Page 78)  
3 Select a setting value using the cross-shaped button  
(J, K), and press the Set button.  
Select [Main Menu...]  
[Adjust...]  
B[Camera Process]B[Detail]/  
B[Skin Color Adjust...], and press the Set button.  
Select a setting within the [Narrow, -1 to -9, Normal, 9 to 1,  
Wide] range.  
The entire image switches to black-and-white display,  
leaving only the detected skin areas in color.  
4 Place the cursor at [Back] after setting is complete,  
and press the Set button.  
The data is saved, and the screen returns to the [Detail]  
menu.  
Skin Color  
Detection Frame  
Using the Skin Detail Function  
1 Set [Skin Detect] to AOnB. (A Page 78)  
Memo :  
Select [Main Menu...]B[Camera Process]B[Detail]/  
The displays for [Bars], [Zebra], markers ([Aspect Marker]/  
[Adjust...]  
B[Skin Detect] and set to  
AOnB.  
[Safety Zone]/[Center Mark]), [Focus Assist] mode, and [B & W]  
mode in the [VF Display] menu are temporarily turned AOffB.  
A
S.DTL appears on the STATUS 0 and 1 Screens of the  
B
LCD monitor and viewfinder when the Skin Detail function is  
activated.  
AS.DTLB appears  
Hue Range Detection  
1280x720 30/24 fps  
24p HQ  
OK  
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0  
1 Project the detected object inside the skin color  
detection frame.  
2 Place the cursor at [Skin Color Detect] with the cross-  
MAX 123%  
MIN 45%  
SKIN AREA  
S.DTL  
shaped button (J, K).  
3 Press the Set button.  
Display switches from AStopB to AExecuteB, and detection  
starts.  
A
B
STBY  
100min  
100min  
B -3  
ND1/16 A<3200K>  
282min  
Memo :  
STATUS 1 Screen  
AErrorB is displayed if the object inside the frame is not  
within the preset color range.  
2 Set the adjustment level for the contour enhancement  
of the skin tone. (A Page 78)  
4 Press the Set button after the desired hue range is  
Set using [Main Menu...]B[Camera Process]B[Detail]/  
[Adjust...]B[Skin Color Detect]/[Level].  
detected.  
If no  
ends.  
If Error  
A
Error  
B
is displayed, the data is saved and the process  
A
B
appears, the process ends without saving the data.  
5 Place the cursor at [Back] after the hue range is  
detected, and press the Set button.  
Returns to the [Detail] menu screen.  
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Color Bar Output  
Checking the Preset Hue Area  
1 Set the [ZEBRA ON/OFF] switch at the front of the  
camera recorder to the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] end.  
Doing so forcibly turns ON the Skin Adjust function  
temporarily, and the preset hue area is displayed in color on  
the LCD monitor and viewfinder.  
Multi-format color bars can be output on this camera  
recorder.  
[USER1,USER2,USER3]  
Buttons  
[FULL AUTO] Switch  
[ZEBRA ON/OFF]  
Switch  
Memo :  
When [Color Gain] in the [Camera Process] menu is set to  
Setting  
A
Off  
displayed in skin tone. (  
When [SKIN A./SPOT M.] of [Switch Set...] in the [Camera  
Function] menu screen is set to Spot Meter , the hue area  
cannot be checked using the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER]  
B
, only the area where Skin Detail is functioning is  
To output color bars, follow the setting procedure below.  
1 Set the [FULL AUTO] switch to AOFFB.  
A
B
2 Set [Bars] in the [Camera Function] menu to AOnB.  
.
Color bars are output.  
Color Bar Output Using the USER Buttons  
1 Set the [FULL AUTO] switch to AOFFB.  
2 Assign ABarsB to any one of the [USER1]/[USER2]/  
[USER3] buttons.  
Set using [USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3] of [Switch Set...] in the  
[Camera Function] menu.  
3 Press the corresponding [USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3]  
button that is assigned with ABarsB.  
Color bars are output.  
Memo :  
During color bar output, you can select whether to output the  
reference audio signals using [Test Tone] in the [Audio Set]  
menu. (  
Color bars are not output when the [FULL AUTO] switch is  
set to ON but [Bars] in the [FULL AUTO...] menu is set to  
Off . They are also not output in Media mode.  
A
B
A
B
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R&Yl R Level  
Increase the value:  
Corrected Y increases  
R
Color Matrix Adjustment  
Mg  
I
Decrease the value:  
Corrected Y decreases  
YI  
YI  
B
The color matrix of the camera recorder can be adjusted to a  
color of the user’s preference.  
G
Cy  
R&Yl Yl Level  
Increase the value:  
Corrected Y decreases  
When shooting is performed using multiple cameras, the  
colors of the different cameras can be adjusted, and a color  
of the user’s preference can be set on this camera recorder.  
13 saturation parameters and 3 hue parameters are available  
for adjustment. Adjust the color on the vector scope and  
waveform monitor using the color chart.  
R
Mg  
I
Decrease the value:  
Corrected Y increases  
B
* The adjusted values of AStandardB, ACinema VividB, and  
ACinema SubduedB in [Color Matrix] can be stored  
individually. (A Page 77)  
G
Cy  
Yl&G Yl Level  
Increase the value:  
Corrected Y decreases  
R
R
R
R
Mg  
I
1 Select [Color Matrix] or [Adjust...] in the [Camera  
Decrease the value:  
Corrected Y increases  
YI  
YI  
YI  
YI  
Process...] menu. (A Page 80)  
B
B
B
B
2 Adjust the saturation.  
G
G
G
G
Cy  
Mg  
Use the cross-shaped button (JK) to select a value.  
The correction range (gray area in the chart below) for each  
of the 12 levels from [Mg&R Mg Level] to [B&Mg Mg Level]  
changes in the direction indicated by the arrow on the vector  
scope.  
Yl&G G Level  
G&Cy G Level  
G&Cy Cy Level  
Increase the value:  
Corrected Y increases  
I
I
I
Decrease the value:  
Corrected Y decreases  
Cy  
Mg  
Increase the value:  
Corrected Y increases  
Cross-Shaped Button  
(JK)  
Decrease the value:  
Corrected Y decreases  
Cy  
Mg  
Increase the value:  
Corrected Y decreases  
Decrease the value:  
Corrected Y increases  
Memo :  
Cy  
In addition to the vector, the luminance Y level of the  
correction range changes as well.  
Cy&B Cy Level  
Increase the value:  
R
R
Mg  
Corrected Y decreases  
I
I
Mg&R Mg Level  
Increase the value:  
Corrected Y decreases  
R
Mg  
Decrease the value:  
Corrected Y increases  
YI  
YI  
I
B
B
YI  
YI  
Decrease the value:  
Corrected Y increases  
G
G
B
Cy  
Mg  
G
Cy&B B Level  
Increase the value:  
Corrected Y increases  
Cy  
Mg  
Mg&R R Level  
Increase the value:  
Corrected Y increases  
R
I
Decrease the value:  
Corrected Y decreases  
Decrease the value:  
Corrected Y decreases  
B
Cy  
G
Cy  
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4 Adjust the hue.  
Adjust the hue based on the R-, G-, and B-axes.  
As illustrated in the chart below, increasing the value rotates  
the hue in the anti-clockwise direction on the vector scope,  
with the respective axes as the center. Decreasing the value  
rotates the hue in the clockwise direction.  
B&Mg B Level  
Increase the value:  
Corrected Y increases  
R
R
Mg  
I
I
Decrease the value:  
Corrected Y decreases  
YI  
YI  
B
B
G
G
Cy  
Mg  
R Rotation  
G Rotation  
B Rotation  
Increase the value:  
R
R
R
B&Mg Mg Level  
Increase the value:  
Corrected Y decreases  
Mg  
Hue rotates in the anti-  
clockwise direction with  
R-axis as the center.  
I
I
I
YI  
YI  
YI  
Decrease the value:  
Corrected Y increases  
B
B
B
G
G
G
Cy  
Mg  
Cy  
Increase the value:  
Hue rotates in the anti-  
clockwise direction with  
G-axis as the center.  
3 Adjust Yl&G Mask Range.  
Adjusting [Yl&G Yl Level] and [Yl&G G Level] may also affect  
the I-axis (color close to the skin tone). When [Yl&G Yl Level]  
is increased, the skin tone becomes slightly more yellowish.  
On the other hand, when [Yl&G G Level] is increased, the  
skin tone becomes slightly more greenish.  
Cy  
Mg  
Increase the value:  
Adjust [Yl&G Mask Range] if you want to increase YI&G  
toward yellow and green without affecting the skin tone. As  
illustrated in the chart below, [Yl&G Mask Range] adjusts the  
gray area from the R-axis, which disables the [Yl&G Yl Level]  
and [Yl&G G Level] adjustments.  
Increasing the [Yl&G Mask Range] value widens the  
masking range. By doing so, the effect on the I-axis (color  
close to the skin tone) due to adjustments of [Yl&G Yl Level]  
and [Yl&G G Level] is reduced. However, this also reduces  
the amount of correction by [Yl&G Yl Level] and [Yl&G G  
Level].  
Hue rotates in the anti-  
clockwise direction with  
B-axis as the center.  
Cy  
Yl&G Mask Range  
R
Mg  
I
YI  
B
G
Cy  
[Yl&G Yl Level] and [Yl&G G Level]  
adjustment  
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Reproduction of Dark  
Areas (Black Stretch/  
Compress Function)  
Process the dark areas according to the balance of bright  
and dark areas in the image to adjust the overall balance of  
contrast.  
1 Adjust [Black Toe] in the [Camera Process...] menu  
according to the captured video signals.  
2 Set the luminance point (Point Level) for AStretchB or  
ACompressB.  
Decide the luminance point (Point Level) at which the dark  
areas in the image are to be stretched or compressed.  
The luminance point (Point Level) can be set within the  
range of A5% to 15%B.  
3 Adjust the amount of AStretchB or ACompressB.  
Set the amount to stretch or compress the dark areas in the  
image using [Stretch Level] or [Compress Level].  
The amount of stretch or compression increases when a  
larger value is specified.  
Example  
To increase the area of 10% level (Point A in the figure  
below) in the image under normal condition ([Black Toe] is  
ANormalB)  
A Set [Black Toe] to AStretchB.  
B Set [Point Level] to A10%B.  
C Set the amount to increase using [Stretch Level]  
(ALevel 1 to Level 5B).  
The reproduction of dark areas improves as the 10% level  
point A stretches toward point B. (See figure below)  
OUTPUT  
When [Black Toe] is  
AStretchB  
When [Black Toe] is  
ANormalB  
Increasing the 10% area  
B
[Point Level] set at A10%B  
A
0
0
INPUT  
5%  
10% 15%  
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Number of storable setup files  
Configuring Setup Files  
Camera recorder  
SDHC Card  
Slot A  
: [CAM1] to [CAM4]  
: A[EXT1] to A[EXT8]  
: B[EXT1] to B[EXT8]  
Slot B  
The menu settings of can be stored on the camera recorder  
or an SDHC card by saving them as a setup file.  
Loading a saved setup file enables you to reproduce the  
appropriate setup state speedily.  
Preset setup files  
As described below, there are three types of scene files and  
two types of picture files that can be loaded according to  
different shooting conditions.  
Two types of setup files are available.  
Scene file  
Scene file:  
[GY-HD 60p LIKE] : Setting is adjusted according to the  
tone of the GY-HD series. [Camera  
Resolution] is set to A1280x720B, and  
[Frame & Bit Rate] is set to  
File that contains all menu settings, ranging from video  
format settings to image creation settings, such as device  
settings and shooting conditions.  
Picture file:  
A60p(HQ)B.  
[GY-HD 50p LIKE] : Setting is adjusted according to the  
tone of the GY-HD series. [Camera  
Resolution] is set to A1280x720B, and  
[Frame & Bit Rate] is set to  
File that contains image creation settings in accordance to  
the shooting conditions ([Camera Process] menu items).  
A50p(HQ)B.  
Make use of the [Setup File Manage] menu to save or load a  
[CINEMA 1080/24p]: Setting that is suited for movie-like  
video shooting. [Camera Resolution]  
is set to A1920x1080B, and [Frame &  
Bit Rate] is set to A24p(HQ)B.  
setup file.  
The following operations can be performed on the [Setup File  
Manage] menu.  
Saving setup files (  
Picture file  
Loading a setup file (  
[GY-HD LIKE]  
: Setting is adjusted according to the  
tone of the GY-HD series.  
Resetting a saved file (  
[CINEMA]  
: Setting that is suited for movie-like  
video shooting.  
Memo :  
The above setup files are used exclusively for loading. They  
cannot be overwritten or reset.  
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A
B
F
C
D
Saving Setup Files  
G
H
1 Display the [Setup File Manage] menu.  
Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu...]  
screen, and press the Set button. (A Page 89)  
2 Select [Store File...] and press the Set button.  
E
3 Select [Scene File] or [Picture File], and press the Set  
Memo :  
button.  
When overwriting an existing file, the subname of the  
existing file is displayed.  
The existing files are displayed.  
Select [Cancel] and press the Set button, or press the  
[CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen.  
4 Select the file to be newly saved (or overwritten)  
using the cross-shaped button (J, K), and press the Set  
button.  
Name  
Description  
Field for entering the title.  
You can enter up to 8 characters for  
the [Scene File]/[Picture File]  
subname.  
A Character Entry  
Cursor  
Field  
Select a character using the key  
cursor D, and press the Set button  
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 Cursor  
[Store File...] Menu Screen  
The cursor can be moved using the  
arrow keys F.  
Memo :  
Files cannot be written in the following cases. (Displayed in  
gray, selection disabled)  
Use the cross-shaped button  
(JKHI) to move the key cursor D  
to the character you want to enter.  
C Character Keys  
The inserted SDHC card is not supported (those other  
than SDHC Class 6 cards, or unformatted cards). (File  
name appears as A---B.)  
Write-protect switch of the inserted SDHC card is set.  
(A  
Indicates the currently selected  
character or item. Use the cross-  
shaped button (JKHI) to move the  
cursor.  
D Key Cursor  
mark appears beside the SDHC card icon.)  
Select [Store] and press the Set  
button to confirm the title.  
Select [Cancel] and press the Set  
button to abort character input and  
return to the previous screen.  
E Confirmation  
Buttons  
5 Name the file.  
Enter the subname using the software keyboard.  
Operating instructions of software keyboard (A Page 67)  
Moves the position of the character  
cursor B.  
F Arrow Keys  
Select [BS] and press the Set button  
to delete the character on the left of  
the character cursor B.  
G [BS] Backspace Key  
Select [SP] and press the Set button  
to enter a space at the current  
H [SP] Space Key  
position of the character cursor B.  
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6 Select [Store] from the confirmation buttons E, and  
5 Select [Load] on the confirmation screen, and press  
press the Set button.  
the Set button.  
A confirmation screen appears.  
Loading starts, and ALoading...B appears on the screen.  
7 Select [Store] on the confirmation screen, and press  
the Set button.  
Saving starts, and AStoring...B appears on the screen.  
5
7
Memo :  
If you do not want to load the file, select [Cancel] or press  
the [CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen.  
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.  
Memo :  
If you do not want to save the file, select [Cancel] or press  
the [CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen.  
When saving of a file fails, a AStore Error!B message  
(indicated in red frame) appears for several seconds, after  
which the previous screen is displayed.  
6 Loading is complete.  
After loading of the file is complete, ACompleteB appears on  
the screen, and the menu screen closes automatically.  
8 Saving is complete.  
After saving of the file is complete, ACompleteB appears on  
the screen, and the menu screen closes automatically.  
Resetting Setup Files  
1 Display the [Setup File Manage] menu.  
Loading a Setup File  
Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu...]  
1 Display the [Setup File Manage] menu.  
screen, and press the Set button. (A Page 89)  
Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu...]  
2 Select [Reset File...] and press the Set button.  
screen, and press the Set button. (A Page 89)  
2 Select [Load File] and press the Set button.  
3 Select [Scene File] or [Picture File], and press the Set  
button.  
3 Select [Scene File] or [Picture File], and press the Set  
The existing files are displayed.  
button.  
4 Select the file to delete using the cross-shaped button  
The existing files are displayed.  
(J, K), and press the Set button.  
4 Select the file to load using the cross-shaped button  
Memo :  
(J, K), and press the Set button.  
Scene files and preset scene files stored inside the SDHC  
card cannot be selected or reset.  
Cursor  
5 Select [Reset] on the confirmation screen, and press  
the Set button.  
Deletion starts, and AResetting...B appears on the screen.  
Memo :  
If you do not want to reset the file, select [Cancel] or press  
the [CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen.  
[Load File] Menu Screen  
6 Resetting is complete.  
Memo :  
After resetting of the file is complete, ACompleteB appears on  
When the write-protect switch of the inserted SDHC card is  
the screen, and the menu screen closes automatically.  
set, a  
mark appears beside the SDHC card icon. Setup  
files can be loaded from an SDHC card even if the write-  
protect switch is set.  
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Connecting External Devices  
Connecting an External  
Monitor  
Connecting via SDI  
Either HD-SDI or SD-SDI signals can be output from the  
[HD/SD-SDI] terminal (BNC) on the terminal area of the  
camera recorder.  
Digital audio signals, together with embedded  
(superimposed) audio signals and time code signals, are  
output for both the HD-SDI and SD-SDI signals.  
To output live or playback video images and audio sound to  
an external monitor, select the output signals from the  
camera recorder, and connect using an appropriate cable  
according to the monitor to be used.  
User’s bit output from the [HD/SD-SDI] output terminal is  
used as a flag to determine valid video signals. Therefore,  
accurate values will not be output.  
Memo :  
Connecting via Composite/Component  
Output  
Either component or composite signals can be output from  
the BNC terminals on the terminal area of the camera  
recorder.  
Connect the external monitor to the [Y/VIDEO] output  
terminal for composite signals, or to [Y/VIDEO], [PB], and  
[PR] video signal output terminals for component signals.  
The sampling frequency for embedded (superimposed)  
audio signals is 48 kHz. Time code of the built-in time  
generator as well as playback time code are also output.  
* Select the output signal using [HD/SD-SDI Out] in the [A/V  
Out] menu. (A Page 86)  
* To display menu screens or status screens on the external  
monitor, set [SDI Out Char.] in the [A/V Out] menu to AOnB.  
* Select the output signal using [Output Terminal] in the [A/V  
Out] menu. (A Page 86)  
* To display menu screens or status screens on the external  
monitor, set [Analog Out Char.] in the [A/V Out] menu to  
[AUDIO OUTPUT]  
[HD/SD-SDI]  
Composite Output  
Component Output  
[Y/VIDEO]  
[Y/VIDEO], [PB], [PR]  
SDI IN  
VIDEO IN  
COMPONENT IN  
AUDIO IN  
Settings for SDI Output  
1 Down convert the signals.  
You can select the method to Adown convertB HD video  
images to SD images during SD-SDI output.  
Set using [Down Convert] in the [A/V Out] menu.  
The available modes include ASide CutB, ALetter BoxB  
(blackened at the top and bottom), and ASqueezeB (full size,  
compressed at the left and right). (A Page 86)  
Settings for Composite Output  
1 Down convert the signals.  
You can select the method to Adown convertB HD video  
images to SD images during composite output.  
Set using [Down Convert] in the [A/V Out] menu.  
The available modes include ASide CutB, ALetter BoxB  
(blackened at the top and bottom), and ASqueezeB (full size,  
compressed at the left and right). (A Page 86)  
2 Add setup signals.  
Setup signals can be added to the output video signals  
during composite output.  
* You can select whether to add setup signals using [Set Up]  
in the [A/V Out] menu. (A Page 86)  
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Note :  
[PHONES] Terminal  
When connecting the camera recorder to an external device  
using an IEEE1394 cable, make sure to observe the  
following. Improper connection may cause the circuit of the  
connected unit to malfunction.  
Turn off the power of the camera recorder and  
connected devices before connecting the IEEE1394  
cable.  
Do not connect the cable in an environment where  
static electricity occurs or is likely to occur.  
Make sure that each camera recorder is connected to  
only one external device at any one time.  
Turn off the power of the camera recorder and  
connected devices before switching the [HD/DV]  
IEEE1394 terminal mode switch.  
Audio output from the [PHONES] terminal can be selected  
using [Audio Monitor] in the [A/V Out] menu (A Page 87) as  
well as the [MONITOR SELECT] switch on the camera  
recorder.  
The different combinations of settings that are output from  
the [PHONES] terminal and monitor speaker are as follows.  
[PHONES] Terminal  
[MONITOR SELECT] [Audio Monitor]  
Switch Settings  
Settings  
L
R
[CH-1]  
^
[Mix]  
[Stereo]  
^
CH1  
[BOTH]  
CH1+CH2  
CH1  
CH2  
[CH-2]  
CH2  
A message indicating AVIDEO FORMAT INCORRECTB  
appears if the format of the input/output video signals from  
the [IEEE1394] input terminal is different from the [HD/DV]  
IEEE1394 terminal mode switch setting. Adjust the [HD/DV]  
IEEE394 terminal mode switch according to the video  
format.  
IEEE1394 Connection  
Connecting an external device to the IEEE1394 terminal  
enables you to perform the following.  
VIDEO FORMAT  
INCORRECT  
A Backup recording (A Page 113)  
The images recorded on the SDHC card in the camera  
recorder can be backed up.  
B Stream transmission to a non-linear editing system  
Playback images on the camera recorder can be stream  
output during editing using a non-linear editing system.  
[IEEE1394] Terminal  
[HD/DV] IEEE 1394  
Terminal Mode  
Switch  
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5 Set the external device to a mode that enables  
recording.  
For setting and operation of external devices, refer to the  
instruction manual of the respective devices.  
Note :  
Adjust the camera recorder and external device to the same  
IEEE1394 settings.  
Backup Recording  
When the camera recorder is set to Camera mode, images  
shot using it can be stream output from the IEEE1394  
terminal.  
According to the recording operation on the camera recorder,  
recording to the camera recorder and external device may be  
performed synchronously or separately.  
Start recording only after ensuring that the devices are  
properly connected.  
6 Perform recording using the camera recorder.  
If the settings in 3 are appropriate, video images will be  
recorded to the camera recorder and external device.  
1 Connect the camera recorder to the backup device.  
Note :  
Images, audio and time code at the points where recording  
starts and ends may be out of sync depending on the  
camera recorder and backup device in use.  
Connect the camera recorder to the backup device using an  
IEEE1394 cable, using the camera recorder as the master  
device.  
Memo :  
When backup recording starts, a ATRIGGER TO DVB or  
ATRIGGER TO HDB message appears on the LCD monitor  
and viewfinder for about 3 seconds.  
Camera recorder  
(Master Device)  
Checking Videos Recorded on the  
External Device  
[IEEE1394]  
Terminal  
(IEEE1394 Input mode of Media mode)  
When images are displayed in thumbnails in Media mode  
(SD Card mode) and power of the device connected to the  
[IEEE1394] terminal is turned on, pressing the [CAM/MEDIA]  
selection button displays the playback images of the  
connected device on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.  
Pressing the same button has no effect if the [IEEE1394]  
connection is not recognized, such as when the power of the  
device connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal is turned off.  
The status display of this mode is as shown below. Refer to  
display of this mode.  
[HD/DV] IEEE 1394  
Terminal Mode Switch  
Backup Device  
[INT/EXT] IEEE1394  
Interface Terminal  
Switch  
IEEE1394  
Cable  
Signal Flow  
2 Set the camera recorder to Camera mode.  
1 Press the [CAM/MEDIA] button to set to the IEEE1394  
3 Set the recording video format.  
Input mode.  
Note :  
2 Set the external device to the playback mode.  
Video images recorded on the external device are displayed  
on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.  
Make sure that the SP mode is selected for the [Frame & Bit  
Rate] setting.  
Note :  
4 Perform the following settings on the camera recorder  
This mode is used for viewing images input to the  
[IEEE1394] terminal from an external device, and not  
intended for recording input images on the camera  
recorder.  
(master device).  
ASet the [HD/DV] IEEE1394 terminal mode switch.  
[DV]  
[HD]  
:
:
During backup in the DV format  
During backup in the HD format  
BSet the [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 interface terminal switch to  
AEXTB.  
CSwitch to Camera mode.  
DSpecify how recording to the camera recorder and  
external device is to be performed with the recording  
operation on the camera recorder using [1394 Rec  
Trigger] in the [Others] menu. (A Page 88)  
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7 Start loading to the non-linear editing system.  
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the non-linear  
editing system.  
Stream Transmission to a Non-linear  
Editing System  
Playback images on the camera recorder can be stream  
output during editing using a non-linear editing system.  
8 Loading is complete.  
After loading is complete, press the [CANCEL] button on the  
camera recorder to stop playback.  
Loading to a Non-linear Editing System  
in Play Mode  
Memo :  
Switch the [HD/DV] IEEE1394 terminal mode switch only  
after turning OFF the power of the camera recorder.  
The operating procedures vary depending on the  
characteristics and specifications of the connected devices,  
and transfer of data may fail even when the devices are  
properly connected.  
1 Perform the following settings on the camera  
recorder.  
A Set the [HD/DV] IEEE1394 terminal mode switch to  
ADVB.  
If noise appears on the screen or audio sound is interrupted,  
reconnect the IEEE1394 cable or turn on the power of the  
camera recorder again.  
Noise may occur in the audio when you turn ON/OFF the  
power of the device connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal.  
Before performing any of these operations, lower the volume  
of the device connected to the camera recorder to the  
minimum.  
B Set the [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 interface terminal switch to  
AEXTB.  
Memo :  
Stream transmission is only possible for DV format images.  
2 Connect the IEEE1394 cable.  
3 Turn on the power of both the camera recorder and  
non-linear editing system.  
4 Set the camera recorder to Media mode.  
Press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button to switch to Media  
[IEEE1394] Terminal  
[HD/DV] IEEE 1394  
Terminal Mode  
Switch  
PC  
[INT/EXT] IEEE1394  
Interface Terminal  
Switch  
IEEE1394  
Cable  
Signal Flow  
Note :  
Start recording only after ensuring that the devices are  
properly connected.  
5 Insert the media to be dubbed.  
Camera recorder : Recorded SDHC card  
6 Press the play button (center of the cross-shaped  
button) on the camera recorder.  
Playback starts.  
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2 Select [Change] using the cross-shaped button, and  
Managing/Editing Clips on  
a PC  
press the Set button.  
The camera recorder switches to USB mode.  
Loading Clips to the PC (USB Connection  
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 card to be managed and edited on the  
PC.  
2
Files on the SDHC card can be managed/edited on the  
connected PC in this mode only for USB mass storage class  
devices that are recognized by the said PC as a peripheral  
drive.  
Memo :  
If recording is in progress (including recording on the camera  
recorder and device connected to the IEEE1394 terminal),  
the  
AChange to USB ModeB message appears after  
Memo :  
recording stops.  
Files cannot be written to the SDHC card.  
If playback is in progress, the camera recorder switches to  
USB mode after the file closes automatically, such as when  
playback stops.  
Make sure to manage/edit the files 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 [SxS Memory Card  
Device Driver Software] inside the bundled CD-ROM.  
Disconnecting  
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.  
1 Connect the camera recorder to the PC using a USB  
cable.  
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.  
A confirmation message (Change to USB Mode) to enable  
the USB connection appears.  
[USB] Terminal  
PC  
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Precautions for Using the Remote  
Control Unit  
Remote Control Unit  
Connection  
When the switches of the camera recorder and remote  
control unit are operated at the same time, the switch  
operation of the remote control takes priority over that of the  
camera recorder.  
The switch functions of the camera recorder can be  
configured using the remote control unit.  
Focus and zoom operations cannot be performed using the  
remote control.  
The shutter speed may vary slightly from the value displayed  
on the camera recorder.  
* Remote control units supported: RM-LP25U, RM-LP55U,  
and RM-P57U  
Shutter speed when the frame rate of [Frame & Bit Rate] is  
A
24p  
When the frame rate of the camera recorder is set to  
the shutter speed cannot be set to 1/60 using the remote  
control unit. Even if the shutter speed is set to 1/60 , the  
actual speed is 1/48 . ( Page 71)  
Auto White function  
When the camera recorder is in Media mode, Auto White  
B
1 Connect the remote control to the camera recorder.  
A24pB,  
A
B
Connect the remote cable of the remote control unit to the  
[REMOTE] terminal on the terminal area of the camera  
recorder.  
A
B
A
B
does not function even when it is operated using RM-LP25U.  
[REMOTE] Terminal  
RM-LP25U  
Note :  
Turn off the power before connecting.  
2 Turn on the power of the camera recorder.  
3 Set the operate switch of the remote control unit to  
ON.  
Memo :  
For details on functions that can be operated using the  
remote control unit, refer to [List of Remote Control Unit  
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3: Available  
-: Not available  
Function  
MASTER BLACK  
TALLY (LED)  
CALL *4  
3
3
3
-
3
3
3
3
3
PREVIEW  
AUTO KNEE  
KNEE POINT  
BARS  
List of Remote Control Unit Functions  
RM-LP25U  
TALLY(PGM) *4  
TALLY(PVW) *4  
Rear Input  
Rear Input  
3: Available  
Function  
-: Not available  
SHUTTER  
NORMAL  
1/100 *1, 1/120 *2  
1/250  
3
3
3
3
3
3
RM-LP55U  
1/500  
3: Available  
-: Not available  
Function  
1/1000  
1/2000  
VARIABLE  
SPEED  
-6dB  
CAM MODE CAM, BARS  
3
3
3
3
CONTOUR OFF, ON (LEVEL)  
-
GAMMA  
OFF, ON (LEVEL)  
WHT.BAL.  
MANUAL, PRESET, AUTO1,  
AUTO2, FAW  
GAIN  
-
-
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
-3dB  
AUTO WHITE  
WHITE PAINT  
3
3
3
0dB  
3dB  
GAIN  
dB mode 0dB, +3dB *5, +6dB,  
+9dB, +12dB,  
6dB  
+15dB* 5, +18dB  
9dB  
ALC+EEI  
3
3
3
3
3
3
12dB  
ALC  
15dB  
PAINT  
R
18dB  
B
ALC  
SHUTTER  
NORMAL  
LOLUX  
VARIABLE  
LEVEL  
-
STEP  
1/100 *1, 1/120* 2, 1/  
250, 1/500, 1/1000,  
1/2000, 1/4000* 5, 1/  
10000* 5  
-
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
-
3
3
3
3
DETAIL  
GAMMA  
BLACK  
LEVEL  
EEI  
3
3
3
IRIS  
MANUAL, AUTO  
LEVEL  
STRETCH *3  
COMPRESS *3  
NORMAL  
PRESET  
FAW  
AUTO IRIS LEVEL, MANUAL  
IRIS LEVEL  
ZOOM  
WIDE, STOP, TELE  
NEAR, STOP, FAR  
-
-
FOCUS  
WHITE BALANCE  
MODE  
*1 : Only when the [Frame & Bit Rate] of the camera  
recorder is A60B, A30B, or A24B.  
*2 : Only when the [Frame & Bit Rate] of the camera  
recorder is A50B or A25B.  
*3 : Switches automatically to ANORMALB when both  
[STRETCH] and [COMPRESS] are set to AOffB.  
*4 : Only when [Tally System] in the [Others...] menu is set  
to AStudioB.  
AW A  
AW B  
WHITE PAINT  
AUTO WHITE  
AUTO BLACK  
BLACK PAINT  
IRIS  
*5 : Only available on RM-LP55U(A).  
Iris Control Unit  
Iris F Value Display  
LEVEL  
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RM-P57U  
3: Available  
-: Not available  
Function  
BARS, CAM  
MODE  
3
-
-
-
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
H.PHASE  
SC COARSE  
SC FINE  
0Њ, 90Њ, 180Њ, 270Њ  
CONTOUR  
OFF, ON  
LEVEL  
0dB  
GAIN  
+6dB  
+9dB  
+12dB  
+18dB  
ALC  
ALC+EEI  
AUTO1  
AUTO2  
FAW  
WHITE BAL  
AUTO WHITE  
R
PAINT  
B
SHUTTER  
OFF  
1/100 *1, 1/120 *2  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
EEI  
MASTER BLACK  
IRIS  
MANUAL, AUTO  
MANUAL LEVEL  
AI LEVEL  
*1 : Only when the [Frame & Bit Rate] of the camera  
recorder is A60B, A30B, or A24B.  
*2 : Only when the [Frame & Bit Rate] of the camera  
recorder is A50B or A25B.  
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Others  
Error Displays and Actions  
Alarm displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens, as well as the tally lamps and alarm sounds 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  
Status  
Action  
Menu/Thumbnail  
Screen  
Status Screen  
TURN POWER OFF  
TURN BACK ON  
LATER  
^
System error.  
Turn off the power, and turn it on again.  
If the error persists, consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
* The alarm sounds and the tally lamp blinks  
about once every second.  
INCORRECT MEDIA Incorrect Media [***] SDHC card is not supported (a type other than Insert an SDHC card that is Class 6 compliant.  
Class 6).  
[***]  
(***: A, B, A/B)  
INVALID MEDIA  
[***]  
Invalid Media [***]  
An irrecoverable error is detected.  
SDHC card reading/writing error. (Faulty  
SDHC card)  
Replace the SDHC card with a new one.  
(***: A, B, A/B)  
FORMATTING  
REQUIRED  
[***]  
Formatting Required SDHC card is not formatted using this camera Format the card using this camera recorder.  
[***]  
recorder.  
(***: A, B, A/B)  
RESTORE MEDIA  
[***]  
Restore Media [***] SDHC card requires restoring.  
Recording is not successfully completed.  
(Temporary blackout/card removed)  
(***: A, B, A/B)  
Restore the card using this camera recorder.  
NO MEDIA  
^
[REC] button is pressed when an SDHC card Insert an SDHC card. (A Page 31)  
is not inserted.  
^
^
No Media  
No Clips  
No SDHC card is found in Media mode or  
when the thumbnail screen is displayed.  
Insert an SDHC card. (A Page 31)  
No clips are found on the inserted SDHC card Insert an SDHC card that contains playable  
in Media mode or when the thumbnail screen clips. (A Page 31), (A Page 57)  
is displayed.  
NO CLIP  
^
^
No viewable clips are found on the card for  
Clip Review.  
Insert an SDHC card that contains clips that  
REC INHIBITED  
[REC] button is pressed when the write-protect Turn off the write-protect switch of the SDHC  
switch of the SDHC card is set.  
card, or insert a recordable SDHC card.  
CLOSE SLOT  
COVER  
^
Recording to the SDHC card is started with Close the cover of the SDHC card slot.  
the cover of the selected slot left open.  
The cover is opened while recording is in  
progress.  
LOST MEDIA INFO  
[*]  
Lost Media Info [*]  
Card is removed while recording is in  
progress.  
Restore the card using this camera recorder.  
Card is removed while formatting is in  
progress.  
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  
Status  
Action  
Menu/Thumbnail  
Status Screen  
Screen  
EXT-RECORDER  
POWER ?  
^
Power of the camera recorder is  
turned off while the external device  
connection is detected, and the same connected device.  
connection cannot be detected  
When making use of a connected external  
device, turn on the power supply on the  
several seconds after power is turned  
on again. (Error displays for about 7  
seconds)  
VIDEO FORMAT  
INCORRECT  
^
Video format of the file for Clip  
Review is different from the [Frame Rate] correctly. (A Page 71)  
& Bit Rate] setting of the camera  
recorder.  
Set [Camera Resolution] and [Frame & Bit  
IEEE1394 input video format is  
different from the [Camera  
Resolution] and [Frame & Bit Rate]  
settings.  
[HD/DV] terminal mode switch is  
Set the [HD/DV] terminal mode switch  
not correctly set for IEEE1394 input according to the IEEE1394 input signals  
signals.  
correctly.  
MEDIA FULL  
^
^
[REC] button is pressed when the  
media in use has no remaining  
space.  
Replace the SDHC card with a new one.  
Remaining space ran out during  
recording.  
FAN MAINTENANCE  
REQUIRED  
Usage time of the fan has  
exceeded 9000 hours.  
Check the fan and replace accordingly. For  
more details, consult your nearest JVC  
dealer.  
Memo :  
You can check the usage time of the fan at  
[Others...]B[System Information]B[Fan  
Tally Lamps  
The tally lamps start blinking when the remaining space on the SDHC card is running out during recording, or when the battery  
power is running low. )  
Blinking Mode  
Remaining Battery Power/SDHC Card Space  
Blinks slowly  
Battery power is low  
(Once every second)  
Remaining recording time on SDHC card is less than 3 minutes  
SDHC card is full  
Blinks quickly  
(4 times a second)  
Error on the camera recorder  
Alarm Sound  
Alarm sound is output from the monitor speaker and [PHONES] terminal when the battery level is low.  
Alarm sound is output from the monitor speaker and [PHONES] terminal when the remaining space on the SDHC card is low.  
(Camera mode only)  
Alarm sound is also output when an error occurs in the camera recorder.  
Memo :  
[Alarm Level] in the [Others...] menu can be used to specify whether alarm sound is to be output, as well as the volume level.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Action  
Is the AC adapter properly connected?  
Is the battery charged?  
Is the power turned on immediately after it is turned off? Make sure to wait for an  
interval of at least 5 seconds before turning on the power again.  
Power does not turn on.  
Unable to start recording.  
Is the record button lock switch on the handle turned on?  
Is the write-protect switch of the SDHC card turned on? Make sure that the write-  
protect switch is turned off. (  
Is the camera recorder set to the Camera mode? (Operation mode indicator:  
Lights up in blue/purple) If the operation mode indicator lights up in another color,  
camera images are not output. Use the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button to switch  
to the Camera mode. (  
Camera image is not output on the LCD  
monitor and viewfinder screens.  
Is the camera recorder set to the Camera mode? (Operation mode indicator:  
Lights up in blue/purple) If the operation mode indicator lights up in another color,  
camera images are not output. Use the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button to switch  
to the Camera mode. (  
Images on the LCD monitor and  
viewfinder screens appear dark or  
blurred.  
Readjust the brightness of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder.  
Is the [ND FILTER] switch set to [1/16]?  
Is the iris closed?  
Is the shutter speed setting too high?  
Check the connection of the viewfinder cable.  
Is the amount of peaking too little? Use the [LCD PEAKING +/-] button to adjust  
the contour for the LCD monitor screen and the [VF PEAKING] knob for the  
viewfinder screen. (  
Playback does not start after selecting a  
clip thumbnail and pressing the Set  
button.  
Is the selected clip a playable clip? Playback is not possible if the clip has a  
different video format setting.  
HD/DV signals cannot be input.  
Is the camera recorder set to the IEEE1394 Input mode? (Operation mode  
indicator: Lights up in orange)  
Is the [HD/DV] IEEE1394 terminal mode switch correctly set?  
No sound during playback.  
Is the currently played clip recorded in the Variable Frame REC mode?  
Is the [CH1/CH2 AUDIO SELECT] switch set to  
Is the [FULL AUTO] switch set to ON  
Is the write-protect switch of the SDHC card turned on? Make sure that the write-  
The [CH1/CH2 AUDIO LEVEL] adjustment  
knob does not work.  
AAUTOB?  
A
B?  
SDHC card cannot be initialized  
(formatted).  
protect switch is turned off. (  
Battery alarm appears even after loading  
a charged battery.  
Is the battery too old?  
The time code and user’s bit are not  
displayed.  
The time code and user's bit are not displayed in IEEE1394 input mode.  
Even in Camera mode or SD Card mode, the time code and user's bit may not be  
displayed depending to the type of status display.  
Is [TC/UB] of [Status Display...] in the [LCD/VF] menu set to  
time code and user’s bit, set it to On . ( Page 85)  
AOffB? To display the  
A
B
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Symptom  
Action  
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). (  
No output from the [Y/VIDEO], [PB], and  
[PR] video signal output terminals.  
Is [Output Terminal] in the [A/V Out...] menu correctly set? (  
Incorrect display on the viewfinder.  
Is the LCD used with [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu set to  
Is the operation mode correctly set? (  
AOffB?  
IEEE1394 connection between the camera  
recorder and the external device cannot  
be established (e.g., no image on the  
camera recorder and/or external device).  
Is the [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 interface terminal switch correctly set?  
Is the [HD/DV] IEEE1394 terminal mode switch correctly set?  
Check the connection, such as by removing the IEEE1394 cable and inserting it  
again, or by reconnecting the power.  
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Specifications  
Storage Section  
Supported media  
Slots  
:
SDHC (Class 6)  
x 2  
:
Video/Audio  
General  
Recording time  
:
Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SDHC card,  
35 Mbps, VBR mode)  
Power  
:
:
DC 12 V (10.5 V to 17 V)  
Power  
consumption  
Approx. 23 W  
: Video  
:
:
:
MPEG-2 Long GOP  
(During recording [when the camera  
recorder + standard lens + LCD monitor  
are in use])  
HQ mode  
SP mode  
VBR, 35Mbps(Max) MPEG-2 MP@HL  
CBR, 25Mbps (1440x1080i)/19Mbps  
(1280x720p) MPEG-2 MP@H14  
Mass  
:
LPCM 2ch, 48 kHZ/16 Bit  
: Audio  
GY-HM700CHU  
GY-HM700CHE  
GY-HM700U  
GY-HM700E  
:
:
:
:
:
Approx. 2.4 kg  
Approx. 2.6 kg  
Video frame rate  
: NTSC settings  
HQ mode  
Approx. 3.4 kg  
Approx. 3.6 kg  
:
:
1920x1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p,  
1440x1080/59.94i (MOV only),  
1280x720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p  
Allowable  
operating  
temperature  
0 I to 40 I (32 J to 104 J)  
SP mode  
1440x1080/59.94i, 1280x720/59.94p,  
29.97p, 23.98p  
Allowable  
operating  
humidity  
:
:
30 % to 80 % RH  
: PAL setting  
HQ mode  
:
:
1920x1080/50i, 25p, 1440x1080/  
50i(MOV only), 1280x720/50p, 25p  
Allowable storage  
temperature  
-20 I to 60 I (-4 J to 122 J)  
SP mode  
1440x1080/50i, 1280x720/50p, 25p  
Camera Section  
Terminal Section  
[Y/VIDEO], [PB], and [PR] analog video output terminals  
Image pickup device  
:
1/3" Progressive IT CCD  
Analog composite output (480i or 576 i: Downconverted, 4:3/16:9)  
Color separation  
prism  
:
F1.4, 3-color separation prism  
:
1.0 V (p-p), 75 K, BNC (unbalanced)  
Component output (720p /1080i)  
Y: 1.0 V(p-p), 75 K  
Sync system  
Lens mount  
Optical filter  
Gain  
:
:
:
:
Internal sync (built-in SSG)  
1/3" bayonet system  
OFF, 1/4, 1/16  
:
Pb, Pr: 0.7 V(p-p), 75 K, BNCx3  
(unbalanced)  
0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB,  
ALC  
[HD/SD-SDI] output terminal (480i or 576i : Downconverted / 720p  
/1080i: embedded audio), BNC (unbalanced)  
Electronic shutter  
Variable scan  
:
:
1/6 to 1/10000, EEI  
HD-SDI  
SD-SDI  
:
:
Compliant with SMPTE 292 M  
Compliant with SMPTE 259 M  
10/30-60/30fps, 10/25-50/25fps, 10/24-  
60/24fps  
[AUDIO INPUT 1/2] terminal  
LCD monitor  
Viewfinder  
:
:
4.3" LCD, 800 x 480 (WVGA, 410,000  
pixels)  
[MIC]  
:
-60 dBu, 3 kK, XLR (balanced),  
+48 V output (phantom power  
supply)  
0.45" LCOS, 1.22 megapixels  
(852 x 480 x 3)  
[LINE]  
:
+4 dBu, 10 kK, XLR (balanced)  
[AUDIO OUTPUT] terminal  
:
-8 1 dBu (when audio signal  
process output is -20 dB), 1 kK, RCA  
x2 (unbalanced)  
Lens Section (GY-HM700U/GY-HM700E  
only)  
[PHONES] terminal  
[REMOTE] terminal  
[IEEE1394] terminal  
[USB] terminal  
:
:
:
:
3.5 mm mini jack (stereo) x 2  
6-pin JVC remote control connection  
4-pin  
Lens  
:
Canon F/1.6, 14x, f = 4.4-61.6 mm (35 mm  
conversion: 32-448 mm)  
Filter diameter  
:
82 mm  
Mini USB-B type, USB 2.0, miniB,  
slave function (mass storage class)  
only  
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Accessories  
Microphone  
1
1
1
1
1
Lens (GY-HM700U/GY-HM700E only)  
Instructions  
CD-ROM  
Warranty Card (GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U only)  
Dimensional Outline Drawing  
(Unit: mm)  
90  
95  
40  
(VF MOVE)  
291 (for ANTON BATTERY)  
(166)  
231  
(S.PAD  
MOVE)  
30  
209  
304 (for IDX BATTERY)  
210  
* The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.  
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LST0904-001A  
2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited  

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