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Troubleshooting
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Connection Diagram
Video Signal Output Standards
Default settings
LED LED Indicators
WL-D5000 Wireless Controller
Maintenance
Presetting the Zoom
Optional Accessories
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Contents
PAL35
For Users in the UK
Important Usage Instructions
European Union and EEA only
XL H1S / XL H1A a Broad Range of Capabilities
Advanced Professional Features
Ultimate HD Quality
Versatile Artistic Expression
Conventions Used in this Manual
About this Manual
Trademark Acknowledgements
Operating modes
About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications
Contents
External Connections
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Left side view Dial
Components Guide
Viewfinder unit/Microphone unit HD 20x L is III lens
Left side view
Right side view Introduction
Front view Back view
Using tripods
About the Terminal
Top view Introduction
WL-D5000 Wireless Controller
Charging the Battery Pack
Preparing the Power Supply
Attaching the Battery Pack
Remove the battery pack after use
About the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Using a Household Power Outlet
Turn the dial to OFF Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder
Charging, Recording and Playback Times
Battery Pack
HDV Maximum Recording Time
DV Maximum Recording Time
140 min 205 min 290 min 400 min
Attaching and Detaching the Color Viewfinder Unit
Preparing the Camcorder
Attaching the Color Viewfinder Unit
Detaching the Viewfinder Unit
Attaching the Eye Cup
Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup
Detaching the Eye Cup
Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration
Dioptric Adjustment
Adjusting the Position of the Viewfinder
Right/Left Adjustment
Forward/Backward Adjustment
Using the Viewfinder as LCD Panel
Adjusting the Viewfinder
Press the Menu button to close the menu
Press the lock release button and open the eyepiece adapter
Fastening the Grip Belt
Attaching the Microphone Unit
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Attaching the Adapter Holder
Mounting the Lens
Preparing the Lens
Removing the Lens
Preparations
Attaching the Lens Hood
Tighten the lock screw
Check that the exposure conditions are appropriate
MF Adjustment
AF Adjustment
Resetting the flange back adjustments
Inserting the Batteries
Using the Wireless Controller
Load/remove the cassette
Loading/Removing a Cassette
Close the cassette compartment cover
Inserting the Card
Inserting/Removing a Memory Card
Removing the Card
Selecting Menus and Settings
Changing Settings with the Menu Button
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
Date/Time and Language Settings
Setting the Date and Time
Displaying the Date and Time while Recording
Changing the Display Language
Changing the Date Format
Recording
When You Have Finished Recording
Recording
Before You Begin Recording
Power Save Function
Power Saving Mechanisms
Low-angle Recording
Standby Button
Screen Displays while Recording
Selecting the On-Screen Displays
Reviewing the Recording
Press and release the record review button
Change the position of the Mode Select switch
Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio
Press the END Search button
Locating the End of the Last Scene
Custom function Zoom Speed setting
Zoom Speed switch
Zooming
Zoom Speed
Presetting the Zoom
Zoom Preset lenses with zoom preset function
Returning to the Preset Zoom Position
Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to on
Push AF using the HD 20x L is III lens
Adjusting the Focus
Autofocus
Temporary Focus Override
Manual focus
Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus
Zoom in to telephoto
Operate the zoom to reframe the subject
Magnifying Record pause, press the EVF Magnifying button
Using the Focus Assist Functions Peaking and Magnifying
Presetting the Focus
Focus Preset lenses with focus preset function
Setting the Focus Preset Speed
Returning to the Preset Focus position
Macro Shooting Focus Limit
Screen display What it means What you should do
Using the ND Filter Lenses with built-in ND filter
25F Mode
50i Mode
Set the Frame Rate switch to the desired position
Selecting the Frame Rate
Select SET
Setting the Time Code
Set the time code’s initial value
Close the menu
Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code
Connection Diagram
Genlock
Time Code
About the Side Panel Indications
Displaying the User Bit
Setting the User Bit
Recording an External User Bit
Using the Wind Screen
SD Selecting the DV Audio Mode
Audio Recording
Selecting the Sensitivity of the Front Microphone
Using the XLR terminals
Using the Front Microphone
Set the Input Select switch to Front MIC
Recording Audio
Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level
Automatic Audio Adjustment
Manual Audio Adjustment
Embedded Audio
Image Stabilizer Lenses with image stabilization function
Set the Stabilizer ON/OFF switch to OFF
Using the Programmed AE Modes
Easy Recording
Available controls/functions by programmed AE mode
Selecting the Programmed AE Modes
Press the lock button and turn the dial
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Available settings
Recording in Manual Mode
Set the dial to M
Select the shutter speed with the Shutter or button
Press the Push AE button and hold it pressed down
Push AE
Available shutter speeds when recording movies
Recording in Shutter-Priority Tv Mode
Available shutter speeds when recording still images
Set the dial to Av
Recording in Aperture-Priority Av Mode
Ring, like the HD 20x L is III lens
AE Shift
Adjusting the Exposure
Exposure Lock
Set the dial to , Tv or Av Press the EXP. Lock button
Gain
Gain Fine Tuning
Selecting the Gain Level
Setting the Color Temperature
Selecting the White Balance Setting
White Balance
Press the White Balance button
Recording with a Custom White Balance Previously Set
Setting a Custom White Balance
Selecting the Zebra Pattern Level
Zebra Pattern
Activating the Zebra Pattern
Color Correction
Adjusting the Color Correction
Determining the Color to be Corrected
Activating the Color Correction
Determining the Tone to be Detected as Skin Area
Skin Detail Function
Activating the Skin Detail Function
Determining the Area to be Corrected
Selective Noise Reduction
Activating the Selective Noise Reduction
Clear Scan
To check the current custom key settings
Default settings
Custom Keys
Following functions can be assigned to the custom keys
Activating the Functions with the Custom Key
Changing the Custom Keys Setting
EVF BW Mode Viewfinder’s B&W mode
Audio Level Audio Level Indicator
TC Hold Time Code Hold
MAGN.B.LOCK MAGN. Button Lock
FB Flange Back Adjustment
CP Bkwd KEY Custom Preset Backward Key
Flip EVF Flip EVF
SDI Output SDI Output
Faders
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal
Press the BARS/FADE ON/OFF button
Press the Start/Stop button
Standard of Video Output while Recording
Video Signal Output Standards
Standard of Video Output during Playback
Displaying the Viewfinders Screen on an External Monitor
Connecting to a Monitor/TV
Connection to a High Definition Monitor or Hdtv
Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal
Using the HDV/DV Terminal
Using the Component OUT Terminal
External Connections
Connection to a Standard Definition TV or Monitor
Using the Video IN/OUT or S-Video IN/OUT Terminal
Using the Scart Adapter
Selecting the Audio Channel
Audio Output
Selecting the Audio Output Level
Selecting the Audio Monitor
AUD.M.SET
If the button was pressed while the camcorder was recording
Digital Video Control
Analog Line-In
HDV/DV
Press the button to stop recording
Copyright Signals
Copyright Precaution
Concerning Copyright
Connecting to a Computer
Custom Preset Parameters
Custom Preset Settings
Select Edit from the column on the left
Changing Custom Preset Parameters
From the bottom bar, select Tune
Customization
Protecting a Custom Preset File
Renaming a Custom Preset File
Resetting a Custom Preset File
Copying a Custom Preset File to the Memory Card
Activating the Custom Preset Settings
Reading a Custom Preset File from the Memory Card
Press the Custom Preset Select button
Reading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image
SET Setup Level
KNE Knee Point Adjustment
GAM Gamma Curve
BLK Black Stretch/Black Press
SHP Sharpness
CPH Color Phase
HDF Horizontal Detail Frequency
DHV Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance
GGN G Gain
RGN R Gain
BGN B Gain
RGM R-G Matrix
Customized Functions
Changing the Custom Function Settings
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Activating a Custom Function File
Resetting a Custom Function File
Copying a Custom Function File to the Memory Card
Reading a Custom Function File from the Memory Card
Custom Function
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Shcklss WB/GN Shockless White Balance/Gain
List of Custom Functions and Setting Options
Zoom Ring Ctrl Zoom Ring Control
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Focus Ring Ctrl Focus Ring Control
Zoom Speed Zoom Speed
Buttons OPER.1 Buttons Operation 1/2
Buttons OPER.2 Buttons Operation 2/2
Zoom Indicator Zoom Indicator Display
11 F.AST BW-MOD Focus Assist Function B&W Display Mode
Color Bars Color Bars Signal
15 1kHz Tone 1 kHz Reference Audio Signal
Resetting a Custom Display File
Changing the Custom Display Settings
Customized On-Screen Displays
Copying a Custom Display File to the Memory Card
Reading a Custom Display File from the Memory Card
List of Custom Display Items and Setting Options
Wireless Remote Wireless Remote Display
Battery Battery-Related Displays
Tape Tape-Related Icons and Displays
Tape Remainder Remaining Time on the Tape
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Special Playback Modes
Playing Back a Tape
Playback pause
Rewind playback / fast forward playback
Slow forward
Frame advance
Frame reverse / frame advance
Slow reverse / slow forward
Index Search
Returning to a Pre-marked Position
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Stop the playback Rewind the tape
Data Code
Date Search
Selecting the Data Code
Displaying the Data Code
To change the remote sensor mode of the camcorder
Remote Sensor Mode
To change the remote sensor mode of the wireless controller
Change the custom function Wireless Remote
Selecting the Still Image Quality/Size
Using a Memory Card
Changing the Still Image Quality
Changing the Still Image Size
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File Numbers
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Recording Still Images on a Memory Card
Press the Photo button fully
If Camera Setup Focus PRI. is set to OFF
If Camera Setup Focus PRI. is set to on
About the Power Save function
Capturing a Still Image from a Tape
Screen Displays during Still Image Recording
Reviewing a Still Image right after Recording
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Changing the Drive Mode
Drive Mode
Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting
Auto Exposure Bracketing
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Metering Mode
Connecting a Speedlite Flash
Using an Optional Flash
Using the Flash
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Slideshow
Playing Back Still Images from a Memory Card
Index Screen
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Displaying the Recording Data
Image Jump Function
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Press and hold the + or button
Erasing a Single Still Image
Erasing Still images
Erasing All Images
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Protecting a Single Still Image
Protecting Still images
Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen
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Initializing a Memory Card
Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen
Print Order Settings
Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order
Erasing All Print Orders
Playback STD Setting Being played back
Menu Options and Default Settings
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Additional Information
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Camera Setup
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Audio Setup
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Display 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
Screen Displays during Recording
Screen Displays
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Screen Displays during Playback
Side panel
Message Explanation
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Camcorder Handling Precautions
Maintenance/Others
Cleaning
Storage
About the battery terminal cover
Battery Pack Handling Precautions
Treat the battery pack with care
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Memory Card
Cassette Handling Precautions
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
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Video Heads
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Condensation
Condensation may form in the following cases
Power Sources
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Playback on a TV Screen
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Power Source
Troubleshooting
Recording/Playback
Recording
Others
Playback
About the LCD screen
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System Diagram Availability differs from area to area
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Optional Accessories
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FU-2000 Color Viewfinder Unit
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Specifications
System
Memory Card
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Power/Others
Lens
BP-950G Battery Pack
CA-920 Compact Power Adapter
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Knee
User bit
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