1 Set the user bits as required.
Please refer to [Setting of the user bits] (page 62) for the setting procedures.
2 Set the time code.
Please refer to [Setting the Time Code] (page 66) for the setting procedures.
3 Set the TCG switch to
4 Press the REC START/STOP button.
Check that the counter display number changes as recording progresses.
5 Press the REC START/STOP button again.
Check that recording stops and the counter display number stops changing.
6 Set the TCG switch to
Check that the counter display number changes regardless of recording status.
7 Set the DISPLAY switch to [UB].
Each time the HOLD button is pressed, make sure that the displayed value changes in the following sequence: VTCG DATE TIME No display (time zone) TCG; and also verify that the displayed value is correct. If DATE, TIME, or time zone is not correct, refer to [Setting the Internal Clock’s Date and Time] (page 65) for guidance on setting the correct values.
Note
Note that date and time data set for DATE, TIME, and time zone is recorded in clips, and affects the playback sequence, etc. at the time of thumbnail manipulations.
Maintenance
Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder
Do not use thinner or other solvents to remove dirt. Wipe the lens with a commercially available lens cleaner. Do not wipe the mirror. If dirt or rubbish is sticking on the mirror, remove it with a commercially available air blower.
Phenomenon Inherent to CCD Cameras
Smears
Smears may appear when shooting an object with very high brightness.
This phenomenon becomes more obvious as the electronic shutter speed becomes faster.
White defects
When the frame rate is set low during operation under VFR, tiny defects may be seen in the video. White defects become more noticeable in
Replacing the Backup Battery
The camera is shipped from the factory with a backup battery already mounted.
When the battery runs out, the “BACKUP BATT EMPTY” display appears on the viewfinder screen for 5 seconds after the POWER switch is turned [ON].
The internal clock stops operating when the battery runs out. Also, the TCG time code value returns to “00:00:00:00”, and the time code backup is disabled. The battery must be replaced.
Please consult your distributor for replacement with a new battery (CR2032).
The backup battery is visible when the panel on the LCD monitor side is removed (right side when viewed from the front).
Note
Please contact the store where you purchased the camera when replacing the battery.
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