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Troubleshooting
Specifications
Connection Diagram
Video Signal Output Standards
Default settings
LED LED Indicators
WL-D5000 Wireless Controller
Maintenance
Zoom Preset
Optional Accessories
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Contents
Ntsc
Important Warning
Important Usage Instructions
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions
NEC National
Versatile Artistic Expression
Advanced Professional Features
XH G1S / XH A1S a Broad Range of Capabilities
Ultimate HD Quality
Operating modes
About this Manual
Conventions Used in this Manual
Trademark Acknowledgements
About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications
Contents
Customization
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Left side view Dial
Components Guide
Right side view
About the Terminal
Using tripods
Front view Back view Introduction
OPEN/EJECT
Top view
WL-D5000 Wireless Controller
To Remove the Battery
Preparing the Power Supply
Charging the Battery Pack
Attaching the Battery Pack
Preparations
Using a Household Power Outlet
About the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Turn the dial to OFF Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder
Times
Battery Pack
Charging, Recording and Playback Times
HDV Recording and Playback Times
Attaching the Eye Cup
Dioptric Adjustment
Preparing the Camcorder
Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup
Press the Menu button to close the menu
Using the LCD Display
Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Display
Attaching an External Microphone
Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Display Simultaneously
Tighten the locking screw
Fastening the Grip Belt
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Attaching the Lens Hood
Closing the Terminal Covers
Opening and Closing the Terminal Covers
Opening the Terminal Covers
Inserting the Batteries
Using the Wireless Controller
Close the cassette compartment cover
Loading/Removing a Cassette
Load/remove the cassette
Removing the Card
Inserting/Removing a Memory Card
Inserting the Card
Selecting Menus and Settings
Changing Settings with the Menu Button
Changing the Display Language
Language and Date/Time Settings
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
Setting the Date and Time
Changing the Date Format
Displaying the Date and Time while Recording
Press the START/STOP button to begin recording
When You Have Finished Recording
Recording
Recording
VCR Stop Function
Power Saving Mechanisms
Power Save Function
Low-angle Recording
Remaining tape
Remaining battery charge
Screen Displays while Recording
Time code
Button
Reviewing the Recording
Selecting the On-Screen Displays
Press and release
Press the END Search button
Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio
Locating the End of the Last Scene
Approximate zoom speeds
Zooming
Zoom Speed
Zoom lever on the side grip
Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to on
Zoom Preset
Presetting the Zoom
Returning to the Preset Zoom Position
Push AF
Adjusting the Focus
Autofocus
Temporary Focus Override
Operate the zoom to reframe the subject
Set the focus mode switch to M
Manual focus
Magnifying Record pause, press the MAGN. button
Using the Focus Assist Functions Peaking and Magnifying
Returning to the Preset Focus position
Focus Preset
Presetting the Focus
Setting the Focus Preset Speed
Screen display What it means What you should do
Using the ND Filter
Selecting the Frame Rate
60i Mode
30F Mode
24F Mode
Selecting the Frame Rate
SD Selecting the 24F Pulldown Mode
Selecting the Running Mode
Setting the Time Code
Selecting the Frame Setting
Recording
Time Code
Connection Diagram
Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code
Genlock
About the Side Panel Indications
Recording an External User Bit
Setting the User Bit
Displaying the User Bit
Selecting the Sensitivity of the Built-in Microphone
SD Selecting the DV Audio Mode
Selecting the Microphone’s Audio Recording Mode
Audio Recording
External Microphones that can be Connected
Using an External Microphone
Recording Audio
Selecting the Audio Channel
Connect a microphone to one of the XLR terminals
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level
Using the XLR terminals
Set the corresponding switch to a
Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator
Automatic Audio Adjustment
Manual Audio Adjustment
Embedded Audio
Signal standard Sampling frequency
Image Stabilizer
Using the Programmed AE Modes
Press the lock button and turn the dial
Easy Recording
Selecting the Programmed AE Modes
Skin detail Selective NR Color correction Clear scan
Available controls/functions by programmed AE mode
Set the dial to M
Recording in Manual Mode
Select the aperture using the iris ring
Available settings
Press the Push AE button and hold it pressed down
Push AE
Recording in Shutter-Priority Tv Mode
Available aperture values
Recording in Aperture-Priority Av Mode
Set the dial to Av Select the aperture with the iris ring
Set the dial to , Tv or Av Press the EXP. Lock button
Adjusting the Exposure
AE Shift
Exposure Lock
Gain
Assigning Gain Values to the Gain Switch Positions
Selecting the Gain Level
Gain Fine Tuning
White Balance
Selecting One of the Preset Modes
Set the AWB switch to on
White balance setting Use
Press the White BAL. button
Setting the Color Temperature
Setting a Custom White Balance
Recording with a Custom White Balance Previously Set
Activating the Zebra Pattern
Zebra Pattern
Selecting the Zebra Pattern Level
Determining the Color to be Corrected
Adjusting the Color Correction
Color Correction
Activating the Color Correction
Activating the Skin Detail Function
Skin Detail Function
Determining the Tone to be Detected as Skin Area
Activating the Selective Noise Reduction
Selective Noise Reduction
Determining the Area to be Corrected
Clear Scan
Following functions can be assigned to the custom keys
Default settings
To check the current custom key settings
Custom Keys
Activating the Functions with the Custom Key
Changing the Custom Keys Setting
MAGN.B.LOCK MAGN. Button Lock
Audio Level Audio Level Indicator
Data Code Data Code
TC Hold Time Code Hold
Image Stab Image Stabilizer
CP Bkwd KEY Custom Preset Backward Key
SDI Output SDI Output
Focus Limit Focus Limit
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal
HD/SD SDI terminal1
Video Signal Output Standards
Standard of Video Output while Recording
Standard of Video Output during Playback
Terminal
Connecting to a Monitor/TV
Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal
Connection to a High Definition Monitor or Hdtv
STV-290N Stereo White Red Video Cable* supplied
Using the A/V1 or Video 2 Terminal
Using the HDV/DV Terminal
Connection to a Standard Definition TV or Monitor
Selecting the Audio Monitor
Audio Output
Selecting the Audio Channel
Selecting the Audio Output Level
Left Output Right Output
If the button was pressed while the camcorder was recording
Digital Video Control
Press the button to stop recording
Copyright Signal
HDV/DV
Analog Line-In
AV Dvoff
Connecting to a Computer
Customization
Custom Preset Settings
Custom Preset Parameters
From the bottom bar, select Tune
Changing Custom Preset Parameters
Select Edit from the column on the left
Resetting a Custom Preset File
Renaming a Custom Preset File
Protecting a Custom Preset File
Press the Custom Preset Select button
Activating the Custom Preset Settings
Copying a Custom Preset File to the Memory Card
Reading a Custom Preset File from the Memory Card
Reading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image
BLK Black Stretch/Black Press
KNE Knee Point Adjustment
SET Setup Level
GAM Gamma Curve
DHV Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance
CPH Color Phase
SHP Sharpness
HDF Horizontal Detail Frequency
RGM R-G Matrix
RGN R Gain
GGN G Gain
BGN B Gain
Customized Functions
Changing the Custom Function Settings
Reading a Custom Function File from the Memory Card
Resetting a Custom Function File
Activating a Custom Function File
Copying a Custom Function File to the Memory Card
Custom Function
Zoom Ring Ctrl Zoom Ring Control
List of Custom Functions and Setting Options
Shcklss WB/GN Shockless White Balance/Gain
AE Response AE Response
Buttons OPER.2 Buttons Operation 2/2
Zoom Speed Zoom Speed
Focus Ring Ctrl Focus Ring Control
Buttons OPER.1 Buttons Operation 1/2
16 1kHz Tone 1 kHz Reference Audio Signal
12 F.AST BW-MOD Focus Assist Function B&W Display Mode
Zoom Indicator Zoom Indicator Display
Color Bars Color Bars Signal
Copying a Custom Display File to the Memory Card
Changing the Custom Display Settings
Resetting a Custom Display File
Customized On-Screen Displays
Reading a Custom Display File from the Memory Card
List of Custom Display Items and Setting Options
Tape Remainder Remaining Time on the Tape
Battery Battery-Related Displays
Wireless Remote Wireless Remote Display
Tape Tape-Related Icons and Displays
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Location of the Custom Displays
Rewind playback / fast forward playback
Playing Back a Tape
Special Playback Modes
Playback pause
Adjusting the Volume of Headphones or the Built-in Speaker
Stop the playback Rewind the tape
Returning to a Pre-marked Position
Index Search
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Displaying the Data Code
Date Search
Data Code
Selecting the Data Code
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Remote Sensor Mode
To change the remote sensor mode of the camcorder
To change the remote sensor mode of the wireless controller
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Selecting the Still Image Quality/Size
Changing the Still Image Quality
Changing the Still Image Size
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Using a Memory Card
File Numbers
Press the Photo button fully
Recording Still Images on a Memory Card
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Capturing a Still Image from a Tape
If Camera Setup Focus PRI. is set to on
If Camera Setup Focus PRI. is set to OFF
About the Power Save function
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Reviewing a Still Image Right After Recording
Screen Displays during Still Image Recording
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Drive Mode
Changing the Drive Mode
Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting
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Metering Mode
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Using an Optional Flash
Connecting a Speedlite Flash
Using the Flash
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Playing Back Still Images from a Memory Card
Slideshow
Index Screen
Press and hold the + or button
Image Jump Function
Displaying the Recording Data
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Erasing Still images
Erasing a Single Still Image
Erasing All Images
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Protecting Still images
Protecting a Single Still Image
Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen
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Initializing a Memory Card
Erasing All Print Orders
Print Order Settings
Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen
Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order
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Menu Options and Default Settings
Playback STD Setting Being played back
Additional Information
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Recording Setup
Card Operations
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System Setup
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System SETUP/
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Custom Preset Submenu Customize Custom Preset
Custom Function Submenu Customize Custom Function
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Custom Displays
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Settings Memorized and Retained
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Screen Displays
Screen Displays during Recording
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Screen Displays during Playback
Side panel
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Message Explanation
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Storage
Maintenance/Others
Camcorder Handling Precautions
Cleaning
Viewfinder
Battery Pack Handling Precautions
Treat the battery pack with care
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Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
Cassette Handling Precautions
About the battery terminal cover
Memory Card
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Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
To recharge the built-in lithium battery
Video Heads
Condensation may form in the following cases
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
Condensation
Recording
Troubleshooting
Power Source
Recording/Playback
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Playback
Memory Card Operations
About the LCD screen
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System Diagram Availability differs from area to area
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Optional Accessories
Product Codes
CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder
ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller
Provided accessories Optional accessories
Memory Card
Specifications
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System
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CA-920 Compact Power Adapter
BP-950G Battery Pack
Power/Others
Eye cup
Index
User bit
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