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MENU SCREENS
SWITCH MODE Menu Screen

The SWITCH MODE menu screen is only displayed in camera mode.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)
SHUTTER Sets the fixed value (STEP) for values that can change using the SHUTTER dial on the right panel or the VARIABLE
used when shooting computer monitors.
STEP : Switches the shutter speed using fixed values.
VARIABLE : Set when shooting a computer m onitor, etc.
You can set the following using the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen. (This is fixed at EEI when in
FULL AUTO mode)
FAW Sets the positions to assign the FAW (Full Auto White Balance) function to the [WHT.BAL] white balance selector
switch c on page 15. (Fixed at FAW when in FULL AUTO mode)
NONE : The FAW function is not assigned.
A : Assigns FAW to the A position.
B : Assigns FAW to the B position.
PRESET : Assigns FAW to the P RESET position.
GAIN L
GAIN M
GAIN H
Sets the gain value for each position on the [GAIN] sensitivity selector switch b on page 15.
[Setting: 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC] (Fixed at ALC in FULL AUTO mode)
Initial values: L: 0dB, M: 9dB, H: 18dB
USER1
USER2
USER3
You can assign one of the following menu functions to the [USER1/2/3] USER1/2/3 buttons 8 on page 14 to each
button.
Set according to the shooting conditions.
LENS RET Sets the lens RET button functions. (This does not function if there is not RET button on the lens you are using.)
RET : Functions as a normal RET button.
FOCUS ASSIST : Functions as the FOCUS ASSIST button.
PAGE BACK When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.

REC Item Setting for STEP Setting for VARIABLE

DV-60I
HDV-SD60P
HDV-HD30P
1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000,
1/10000
1/60.19 - 1/1998.0
DV-50I
HDV-SD50P
HDV-HD25P
1/6.25, 1/12.5, 1/25, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,
1/4000, 1/10000
1/50.17 - 1/1982.8
DV-25P Initial value: 1/25 1/25.04 - 1/1982.8
DV-24P
DV-24PA
1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,
1/4000, 1/10000
1/24.01 - 1/1998.0
HDV-HD24P Initial value: 1/48 1/48.11 - 1/1998.0

Setting Description

NONE Does not function.
BARS
PRESET TEMP.
Assigns “BARS” item functions in the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.
Assigns “PRESET TEMP.” item functions in the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.
XSee “CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen” on page 66.
B.STRETCH1
B.STRETCH2
B.STRETCH3
B.COMPRESS1
B.COMPRESS2
B.COMPRESS3
Assigns “BLACK” item functions in the CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] menu screen.
XSee “CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] Menu Screen” on page 67.
AE LEVEL+
AE LEVEL–
Assigns “AE LEVEL” item functions in the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.
MEMO
Cannot assign to the USER3 button. If you assign these menu functions, assign AE
LEVEL+ to the USER1 button, AE LEVEL– to the USER2 button.
RET Assigns the normal RET button function.