Recording

Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording

 

Operation

Description

 

Buttons

 

A

Video/Still Image

Switches between video and still image

 

Mode

modes.

 

A/B

 

B

T/W Zoom

Allows the same functions as the zoom

 

 

lever to be performed.

 

 

Camera shake that often occurs when

 

 

using the zoom lever can be minimized.

 

 

“Zooming” (A p. 30)

C

Playback Mode

Switches to the playback mode.

 

 

 

D

SnapshotFunctions as the SNAPSHOT button.

 

Q

However, focus cannot be set by pressing

 

 

halfway.

E

MENU

Displays the various menus of still image

 

 

recording.

 

 

“Operating the Menu” (A p. 206)

F

Display Button n

Switches the display between full (m) and

 

 

simple (n) with every tap of the button.

 

 

0 Simple display: Some displays

 

 

disappear after approximately 3

 

 

seconds.

 

 

0 Full display: Displays everything. The

 

 

display button changes from nto m.

 

 

0 When the power is turned off, simple

 

 

display (n) will be set.

G

Recording Mode

Switches the recording mode.

 

P/H

 

Using the Silent Mode

When the Silent mode is used, the LCD monitor darkens and operation sounds will not be output. Use this mode to record quietly in dark places such as during a performance.

0Press and hold the SILENT button to turn on the Silent mode. The Silent mode can be cancelled by holding down the button again.

0Tappears when “SILENT MODE” is set to “ON”.

Useful Settings for Recording

0When “QUICK RESTART” is set to “ON”, this unit turns on immediately if you open the LCD monitor within 5 minutes after the power is turned off by closing the monitor.

“ QUICK RESTART ” (A p. 221)

0When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, this unit turns itself off automatically to conserve power when it is not operated for 5 minutes. (only when using the battery pack)

“ AUTO POWER OFF ” (A p. 221)

0When “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “FACE TRACKING”, this unit detects faces and automatically adjusts its brightness and focus to record the faces more clearly.

“Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)” (A p. 44)

Caution :

0Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight.

0Do not use this unit in the rain, snow, or places with high humidity like the bathroom.

0Do not use this unit in places subject to excessive humidity or dust, as well as places exposed to steam or smoke directly.

0The power may turn off to protect the circuit if the temperature of this unit rises too much.

0Do not remove the battery pack, AC adapter, or SD card when the access lamp is lighted. The recorded data may become unreadable.

0This unit is a microcomputer-controlled device. Electrostatic discharge, external noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such a case, turn off the power, then remove the AC adapter and battery pack. This unit will be reset.

Memo :

0Before recording an important scene, it is recommended to conduct a trial recording.

0Depending on the shooting conditions, the four corners of the screen may appear dark, but this is not a malfunction. In this case, change the shooting conditions by moving the zoom lever, etc.

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