1. Introduction 11
About this Manual 11 Conventions Used in this Manual 11
Supplied Accessories 13
Names of Parts 14
Grip Unit 19
Handle Unit 20
2. Preparations 21
Preparing the Power Supply
21
Using a Battery Pack
Using a Household Power Outlet
24
Turning the Camcorder On and Off
Date, Time and Language Settings
25
Setting the Date and Time
Changing the Time Zone
Displaying the Date and Time while Recording
26
Changing the Language
Using the Menus 27
Selecting an Option from the Menu
27
Using the Customized Submenu (My Menu)
28
Preparing the Camcorder
29
Preparing the Lens 29
Attaching and Removing the Handle Unit
32
Using the Viewfinder
Using the LCD Panel
33
Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen
Using a Tripod 34
Removing and Attaching the Grip Unit
34
Attaching a Shoulder Strap
35
Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers
36
The Camcorder’s Cooling System
Using an SD Card 38
SD Cards Compatible for Use with the
Camcorder 38
Inserting and Removing an SD Card
39
Checking the Status of the SD Card Slots
Initializing an SD Card
40
Switching Between the SD Card Slots
41
Selecting the SD Card Recording Method
Checking the Available Recording Time 42
Recovering Data on an SD Card
42
Adjusting the Black Balance
43
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3. Recording 45
Recording Video 45
Preparing to Record 45
Recording 45
Onscreen Displays 48
CINEMA Preset 49
Video Configuration: System Frequency, Bit Rate and Frame Rate 50
Changing Main Camera Functions with the Joystick 52
Shutter Speed 53
Changing the Shutter Mode 54
Adjusting the Shutter Value 54
Flicker Reduction 55
ISO Speed/Gain 56
Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Settings 56
Adjusting the ISO/Gain Value
57
ND Filter
58
Adjusting the Aperture 59
Manual Aperture Control 59
Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto
Iris
60
White Balance
62
Custom White Balance 62
Preset White Balance Settings
63
Color Temperature Setting 63
Auto White Balance
Adjusting the Focus
64
Manual Focus
One-Shot AF
Using the Focus Assistance Functions
66
Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns
67
Displaying Onscreen Markers
Displaying Zebra Patterns 68
Setting the Time Code 69
Selecting the Running Mode
69
Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame 70
Putting the Time Code Display on Hold
70
Setting the User Bit
72