HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
GY-HM700U
GY-HM700CHU
GY-HM700E
GY-HM700CHE
* The illustration shows the GY-HM700E with the supplied viewfinder, microphone and lens attached.
* GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700CHE does not come with a lens.
Please read the following before getting started:
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Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.
Retain this information for future reference.
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read the instructions
carefully to ensure the best possible performance.
Model No.
Serial No.
GY-HM700U/GY-HM700CHU
In this manual, each model number is described without the last letter
(U/E) which means the shipping destination. (U: for USA and Canada,
E: for Europe)
Only “U”models (GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U) have been evaluated by
UL.
LST0904-001B
POUR CANADA
Safety Precautions
ATTENTION
RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE
PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER.
FOR USA AND CANADA
CAUTION
AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST A REGLER
PAR L’UTILISATEUR.
SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE
PROBLEME.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Le symbole de l’éclair àl’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la
présence d’une “tension dangereuse” non isolée
dans le boîtier du produit. Cette tension est
suffisante pour provoquer l’électrocution de
personnes.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE .
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
Le point d’exclamation àl’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur sur la
présence d’opérations d’entretien importantes au
sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent
dans le manuel d’instructions.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
Ces symboles ne sont utilisésqu’aux Etats-Unis.
INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)
RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
INFORMATION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
CAUTION:
This unit should be used with 12V DC only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any
other power source.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
NOTE:
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the unit.
REMARQUE:
La plaque signalétique (plaque du numéro desérie) est située sur
le cadre inférieur de l’unité.
CAUTION:
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC
COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing toqualified service
personnel.
NOTE:
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on this unit.
Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book
are subject to possible change without prior notice.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
close to the apparatus.
AVERTISSEMENT:
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES
D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS
EXPOSER L'APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA
PLUIE.
ATTENTION:
Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilsi é que sur du courant
direct en 12V.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
Afin d’eviter tout resque d’incendie ou d’electrocution, ne
pas utillser d’autres sources d’alimentation électrique.
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Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
[European Union]
FOR EUROPE
This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and
protection requirements of the corresponding European
Directives. This equipment is designed for professional video
appliances and can be used in the following environments:
Attention:
This symbol isonly valid in the European
Union.
●
Controlled EMC environment (for example, purpose-built
broad-casting or recording studio), and rural outdoors
environments.
This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic
equipment should not be disposed as general household
waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed
over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment,
recovery and recycling in accordance with your national
legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve
natural resources and will help prevent potential negative
effects on the environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more information about collection point and
recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal
office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product. Penalties may be applicable
for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national
legislation.
In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for
electromagnetic compatibility we recommend to use cables
not exceeding the following lengths:
Port
Cable
Length
[DC INPUT]
Exclusive Cable
Coaxial Cable
Shielded Cable
Shielded Cable
Exclusive Cable
Exclusive Cable
Coaxial Cable
Exclusive Cable
Unshielded Cable
Special Cable
Shielded Cable
5 m
[Y/VIDEO], [PB], [PR]
[AUDIO INPUT 1/2]
[AUDIO OUTPUT]
[PHONES]
10 m
3 m
10 m
3 m
[IEEE1394] (HD/DV)
[HD/SD-SDI]
[REMOTE]
3 m
10 m
5 m
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web
page http://www.jvc.eu to obtain information about the take-
back of the product.
[LENS]
0.1m
0.3m
3 m
[VF]
[USB]
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in
accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules
in your country for the treatment of old electrical and
electronic equipment.
Caution:
Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for
example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer, motor, etc.,
the picture and the sound may be disturbed. In such case, please
keep the apparatus away from the sources of the disturbance.
Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and
standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is:
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 04
61145 Friedberg
Germany
Sehr geehrter Kunde, sehr geehrte Kundin,
dieses Gerät stimmt mit den gültigen europäischen Richtlinien und
Normen bezüglich elektromagnetischer Verträglichkeit und
elektrischer Sicherheit überein.
Die europäische Vertretung für die Victor Company of Japan,
Limited ist:
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 04
61145 Friedberg
Deutschland
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Contents
Recording Time Code in Continuation of
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Marker and Safety Zone Displays
Reproduction of Dark Areas
Non-linear Editing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items
How to use this manual
Ⅵ Symbols used
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Describes precautions concerning the
operation of this product.
Note
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Describes reference information, such as
functions and usage restrictions of this
product.
Memo
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Indicates the reference page numbers and
reference items.
Ⅵ Content of this manual
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reprinting of this manual, in whole or in part, is strictly
prohibited.
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All other product names used in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. Marks such as
in this manual.
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and
have been omitted
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Illustrated designs, specifications and other contents of
this manual are subject to change for improvement without
prior notice.
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Main Features
New Viewfinder
With a high resolution of 852x480 in 0.425 inches, the new
viewfinder is now more robust and enables more accurate
focusing.
This camera recorder enables recording of HD format
images on an SDHC card, and also playback of these
images.
High Resolution LCD Monitor
Equipped with a 4.3 inch 800x480 large LCD monitor, both
shooting precision and viewing performance are improved.
Recording in QuickTime File Format
Recording can be made in QuickTime file format of Final Cut
Pro, a video editing software from Apple Inc.
Updated User Interface
The sophisticated user interface allows more intuitive
operations. Thumbnail display is also available for you to
select a recorded clip for easy playback.
You can edit the recorded clips directly with Final Cut Pro.
Recording on SDHC Memory Card (Class 6)
Compact Shoulder Style
The absence of mechanisms with the use of SDHC (class 6)
as recording media brings about increased operation
reliability. In addition, the improved compatibility with
computers enables high-speed data transfer to NLE as well
as reduction of operating costs.
By inheriting the compact shoulder style from the GY-HD100
series which is widely accepted in the industry, more stable
shooting can be done on this camera recorder while its
weight remains similar to that of a handheld camera
recorder.
35 Mbps High Image Quality Mode
This camera recorder is equipped with a 35 Mbps high
quality mode, in addition to the HDV mode bit rate (19/
25 Mbps).
Lens Interchangeability
Existing lens can be used, thus saving on costs. You can
also select the most appropriate lens according to your
shooting requirements.
Dual Media Slots
Continuous recording is possible by loading two SDHC cards
into the dual media slots, thereby allowing a long recording
time.
Professional Batteries
Batteries such as Anton Bauer and IDX batteries that are
used in the broadcast industry can be used in this camera
recorder.
Wide Variety of Recording Formats
Support for Wide Variety of Output
Supports industrial output such as HD-SDI output and
IEEE1394 output.
This camera recorder supports various HD formats (1080i,
1080p, 720p) and can be used under various environments.
It also supports 1440x1080 and 1920x1080 full resolution in
the 1080 format.
DV Transcode Output
In consideration of the usage in SD environment, IEEE1394
output can also be encoded in DV format.
Adoption of MPEG-2 Long GOP for Easy
Editing
Shortens editing and output time by adopting MPEG-2
codec, which puts less stress on the editing computer.
Application Software Provided
The [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] application software is
provided for you to copy recorded clips to Windows or
Macintosh computers and for checking the video images.
(MP4 file format)
High Resolution via New [Triplex Offset]
2.5kx1.4k pixels are generated with the new Triplex Offset
and a high resolution of more than 900 horizontal lines and
1000 diagonal lines is achieved using the proprietary front
processing.
The CD-ROM provided with this camera recorder
comes with [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] and other
application software as well as the user guides.
New [Spot Meter] Function
* For details, refer to the user guides for each application
software.
The brightest and darkest positions on the screen are
automatically detected and displayed together with the
dynamic range. As this is a pre-gamma value, it allows you to
understand the lighting ratio and prevents overexposure or
underexposure in shooting scenes where lighting is
controlled.
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Precautions for Proper Use
Power Saving
Ⅵ When this device is not in use, be sure to set the
[POWER] switch to AOFFB in order to reduce power
consumption.
Batteries
Storage and Usage Locations
Ⅵ Allowable ambient temperature and humidity
Ⅵ The following batteries can be used on this device.
GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U
: Dionic90 (Anton Bauer)
GY-HM700CHE/GY-HM700E
: Endura-7 (IDX)
Be sure to use this device within the allowable temperature
range of 0 I to 40 I and a relative humidity of 30 % to
80 %. Using this device at a temperature or humidity outside
the allowable ranges could result not only in malfunction but
also serious impact on the CCD elements as small white
spots may be generated.
* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and
will not employ the UL Listing mark.
Ⅵ Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism
Ⅵ Make use of the recommended batteries. Heavy batteries
may fall off if not used correctly.
Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colors
may be incorrect if the camera is used near a radio or
television transmitting antenna, in places where strong
magnetic fields are generated by transformers, motors, etc.,
or near devices emitting radio waves, such as transceivers or
cellular phones.
Regular Inspection (Maintenance)
Under normal environment, dust will accumulate on the
camera recorder when it is used over a long period. Dust
may enter the camera especially if it is used outdoors. This
may affect the image and sound quality of the camera
recorder. Check and replace the fan after every 9000 hours
(suggested guideline).
Ⅵ Use of wireless microphone near the camera
When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner is
used near the camera during recording, the tuner could pick
up noise.
You can check the usage time of the fan at [Others]
If the fan is used for more than 9000 hours without
replacement, AFAN MAINTENANCE REQUIREDB will be
displayed every time you turn on the power.
Ⅵ Avoid using or placing this device in the following places.
● Places subject to extreme heat or cold
● Places with excessive dirt or dust
● Places with high humidity or moisture
● Places subject to smoke or vapor such as near a
cooking stove
● Places subject to strong vibrations or unstable surfaces
● In a parked car under direct sunlight or near a heater for
long hours
Others
Ⅵ Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the
card slot.
Ⅵ Do not block the vent on the device.
Ⅵ Do not place this device at places that are subject to
Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and may lead to
burns and fires.
radiation or X-rays, or where corrosive gases occur.
Ⅵ Protect this device from being splashed with water.
Ⅵ Do not turn off the [POWER] switch or remove the power
(Especially when shooting in the rain)
cable during recording or playback.
Ⅵ Protect this device from getting wet when shooting on a
beach. In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the
camera body. Be sure to clean the camera after use.
Ⅵ The camera may not show stable pictures for a few
seconds immediately after the power is turned on, but this
is not a malfunction.
Ⅵ Protect this device against penetration of dust when using
Ⅵ When the video signal output terminals are not in use, put
it in a place subject to sandy dust.
on the covers to prevent damage to the terminals.
Ⅵ Do not drop this device or subject it to strong impact or
Transportation
vibration as it is a precision equipment.
Do not drop or hit this device against a hard object when
Ⅵ Optical performance of lens
transporting.
Due to the optical performance of the lens, color divergence
phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration) may occur
at the periphery of the image. This is not a camera
malfunction.
Maintenance
Ⅵ Turn off the power before performing any maintenance.
Ⅵ Wipe the external cabinet of the device with a soft cloth.
Do not wipe the body with benzene or thinner. Doing so
may cause the surface to melt or turn cloudy. When it is
extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral
detergent, wipe the body with it, and then use a clean
cloth to remove the detergent.
SDHC Cards
Use an SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) with Class 6 or higher
performance.
* Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA or
SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.
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LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
Ⅵ The LCD monitor and viewfinder screens are
manufactured using high-precision technology. Black
spots may appear on the LCD monitor and viewfinder
screens, or red, blue, and/or white spots may not
disappear. However, this is not a malfunction and these
spots are not recorded on the SDHC card.
Handling of SDHC Cards
Ⅵ If you use this device continuously for a long period of
time, the characters displayed in the viewfinder may
temporarily remain on the screen. This is not recorded on
the SDHC card. They will not appear after you turn the
power off and then on again.
Ⅵ The access lamp lights up in red when data on the SDHC
card is being accessed. Do not remove the SDHC card
during data access (such as recording, playback, or
formatting). Do not turn off the power or remove the
battery and AC adapter during access either.
Ⅵ If you use this device in a cold place, the images may
appear to lag on the screen, but this is not a malfunction.
Retained images are not recorded on the SDHC card.
Ⅵ Do not use or store this device in a place that is subject to
static electricity or electrical noise.
Ⅵ Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to
strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the
screens.
Ⅵ Do not place the SDHC card near locations that are
exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio waves.
Ⅵ Inserting the SDHC card incorrectly may result in damage
Ⅵ Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching
of this device or the SDHC card.
between the live video and playback images.
Ⅵ We are not liable for any accidental loss of data stored on
Ⅵ Due to the characteristic of the viewfinder display device,
colors may appear on the images when you blink your
eyes. This is not a malfunction. It does not affect the
recorded images, SDI output, or component output.
the SDHC card. Please back up any important data.
Ⅵ Make use of the SDHC card within the prescribed
conditions of use. Do not use the SDHC card in places
that are subject to direct sunlight, high humidity or
corrosion; places near thermal equipment; sandy or dusty
places; or in a car under the sun with the doors and
windows closed.
Characteristic CCD Phenomena
Ⅵ Smear and blooming
Ⅵ Do not bend or drop the SDHC card, or subject it to strong
Due to the physical structure of CCDs, vertical streaking
(called “smear”) may occur when shooting an extremely bright
light source or expansion of light (called “blooming”) may
appear around it. Although the CCD employed in this device
produces very little smear or blooming, these phenomena may
still occur when shooting a bright light source.
impact or vibration.
Ⅵ When formatting or erasing data using the camera
recorder, only the file administration information is
changed. The data is not completely erased from the
SDHC card. If you want to completely erase all of the
data, we recommend either using commercially available
software that is specially designed for that purpose, or by
physically destroying the SDHC card with a hammer, etc.
Smear
Vertical pale streaking appearing at
high luminous object
Ⅵ Do not dismantle or modify the SDHC card.
High luminous object (such as light
bulbs, sun)
Ⅵ Do not touch the terminals with your hands or with a metal
object.
Blooming
Blurring in highlight
Ⅵ Do not allow dust, dirt, water, or foreign objects to adhere
Monitor Screen
to the terminals.
Ⅵ Do not remove the pasted labels or stick other labels or
Ⅵ Moire or aliasing
stickers on the SDHC cards.
Stripes, lines or other fine patterns may appear jagged when
they are shot.
Ⅵ Do not use pencils or ballpoint pens to write on the SDHC
cards. Always use oil-based pens.
Ⅵ White dots
Ⅵ If you format (initialize) the SDHC card, all data recorded
on the card, including video data and setup files, will be
deleted.
High temperatures can cause CCD sensor pixels to produce
white dots in the image. This is especially prominent when
boosting the sensitivity.
This is a characteristic of the charged-coupled device (CCD).
As far as possible, use this device under conditions where
the temperature of this device does not increase.
Ⅵ You are recommended to use cards that are formatted
(initialized) on this camera recorder.
● The SDHC card may be damaged if the camera recorder
is not operated correctly. Formatting (Initializing) the
SDHC card may allow it to operate correctly.
● SDHC cards that have been formatted (initialized) on
other cameras, computers or peripheral equipment may
not operate correctly. In this case, format (initialize) the
SDHC card on this camera recorder.
Copyright
Any recordings made on this camera recorder that are
played back for profit or public preview may infringe on the
rights of the owner of the recordings.
Do not use the recordings for purpose other than personal
enjoyment without prior consent from the owner.
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Operation Mode
This camera recorder has three operation modes - Camera mode, Media mode, and USB mode.
The operation mode indicator on the left side of the camera recorder lights up according to the mode.
Camera Mode
Camera Mode
Media Mode
[CAM/MEDIA] Selection Button
IEEE1394
Mode
[CAM/MEDIA] Selection
Button
[CAM/MEDIA]
Selection
Button
SD Card Mode
Playback
Playback
Button
Thumbnail
Display
(Playback/Pause/Fast Forward/
Rewind/Clip Jump)
Stop Button
[CAM/MEDIA] Button
USB Connection (when the confirmation to change
to USB mode appears and [Change] is selected)
Operation Mode Indicator
Connection
disabled on PC
USB Mode
(USB mass storage class)
Stop Button
Playback Button
Operation
Operation Mode
Mode
Description
Indicator
Camera Mode
Blue
This is the camera shooting mode. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode when the power is turned on.
Memo:
● Images recorded on the SDHC card cannot be played back in this mode. However, you can check (play
Purple
Green
When [Rec Mode] is set to AVariable FrameB, the operation mode indicator lights up in purple during Variable
Media SD Card
Mode Mode
This mode allows you to play back or delete clips recorded on the SDHC card.
Press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button to enter SD Card mode when you are not shooting in Camera mode.
Once the camera recorder is in SD Card mode, thumbnails of the selected media slot are displayed.
IEEE1394
Mode
Orange This is the input mode for video images from the IEEE1394-connected equipment.
The camera recorder enters IEEE1394 mode when you press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button while the
power of the equipment connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal is turned on during thumbnail display in Media
mode (SD Card mode).
Once the camera recorder is in IEEE1394 mode, the playback images of the connected equipment are displayed.
However, if the IEEE1394 connection is not recognized (such as when the power of the IEEE1394-connected
equipment is not turned on), the camera recorder will switch to Camera mode instead.
Press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button during IEEE1394 mode to switch to Camera mode.
If the power of the equipment connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal is OFF or if connection is canceled in
IEEE1394 mode, the camera recorder will not automatically switch to other modes. To quit IEEE1394 mode,
you must operate the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button.
Note:
● This mode is used for viewing images input to the [IEEE1394] terminal from an external device, and not
intended for recording input images on the camera recorder.
USB Mode
Orange This mode allows you to connect to a PC and transfer the files on an SDHC card to the PC.
When the camera recorder is connected to a USB cable, the message AChange to USB ModeB appears.
In USB mode, the camera recorder is recognized by the connected PC as a peripheral drive (USB mass
storage class only). Disable the connection on the PC and remove the USB cable from the camera recorder to
Memo:
● When a USB cable is connected, the message appears after recording stops.
● If playback is in progress, the message appears once the files are closed automatically, such as when
playback stops.
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a
Z Y X
W
W
V
O
P
Battery Mount
SDHC Slot
Q
R
S
T
U
X [FOCUS ASSIST] Focus Assist Button
Y Record Button Lock Switch
Set the switch toward the lens to lock the [REC] trigger
button Z.
Q [LENS] Lens Connector (12-pin Connector)
R [INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Terminal 1, 2 (XLR 3-
Memo:
control panel on the right of the camera recorder is not
locked.
T [CH-2 INPUT] CH-2 Audio Input Terminal Selection
Switch
Z [REC] REC Trigger Button (Recording Start/Stop)
Starts/stops recording.
Select the audio input terminal to record to CH-2.
Memo:
Memo:
control panel on the right of the camera recorder is
interlocked with this button.
● Audio from [INPUT1] terminal is input to CH-1 regardless
of the setting.
U [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] Audio Input Signal Selection
a Handle
W Accessory Mounting Screw Hole (x2)
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Memo:
● Set the functions of the [USER1,USER2,USER3] buttons
● When the menu screen is displayed, these buttons
function as the menu operation buttons.
G [STATUS] Status Screen Display Button
● Press the [STATUS] button to display the status screen on
the viewfinder and LCD monitor during normal screen
display (when the menu screen is not displayed).
● Switches between [Main Menu] and [Favorites Menu]
when the [STATUS] button is pressed while the menu
Side Control Panel
A
B
P
O
N
C
D
E
F
G
I [WHT.BAL] White Balance Selection Switch
M
You can select one of the three white balance types.
H
I
J
L
K
J [POWER] Power ON/OFF Switch
Turns ON/OFF the power.
When the power is OFF, APOFFB appears on the LCD
monitor and viewfinder.
Wait for 5 seconds or more to turn on the power again.
A
B
[VF BRIGHT] Viewfinder Luminance Adjustment Knob
K [REC] REC Trigger Button (Recording Start/Stop)
Starts/stops recording.
this button.
[VF PEAKING] Contour Adjustment Knob (
Memo:
● This knob does not function when Focus Assist is
Memo:
● When [1394 Rec Trigger] in the [Others] menu is set to
ASplitB, this button becomes the recording start/stop
C [FOCUS ASSIST] Focus Assist Button
Press this button during shooting to display the focused area
in either blue, red, or green. This enables easy and accurate
L [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2]/[AUTO] CH-1/CH-2
Recording Level Adjustment Knob/Auto Indicator
D
Use these buttons to switch shooting conditions according to
the object. The functions change as below according to the
M [CANCEL] Cancel Button
Cancels various settings and stops playback.
During Camera Mode
During Media Mode
N Cross-Shaped Button (JKH I)/Set Button (R)
The function changes according to the operation status of
the camera recorder.
[USER1] ● Activates the function assigned Adds/deletes OK
to [USER1] in the menu.
● Loads the [TC Preset] screen
when pressed together with
the [MENU] button.
mark.
Button
Center Set button (R)
: Confirms menu items and
setting values
[USER2] ● Activates the function assigned Deletes clip.
to [USER2] in the menu.
● Resets settings on the [TC
Preset]/[UB Preset] screen
when pressed.
Button
Cross-shaped button (JK) : Selects menu items and
setting values
Ⅵ During Camera mode
Shutter operation:
[USER3] ● Activates the function assigned
^
to [USER3] in the menu.
Center Set button (R)
: Shutter ON/OFF
Button
Cross-shaped button (JK) : Switches shutter speed when
shutter is ON
AE level operation :Cross-shaped button (H I)
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Memo:
● When [Camera Function]B[Switch Set]B[AE LEVEL] is
set to AAE LEVEL/VFRB, the cross-shaped button (H I) is
used to set the number of frames during Variable Frame
REC.
LCD Monitor
Thumbnail operation : Cross-shaped button (JKH I), center
Set button (R)
A
O Operation Mode Indicator
Lights up as below according to the operation mode.
When the LCD monitor is open
Operation Mode
Color
Blue/Purple
Green
B
C
Camera Mode
Media Mode (SD Card Mode)
Media Mode (IEEE1394 Mode)
USB Mode
Orange
Orange
Memo:
D
● You can select whether to light up the indicator using
E
F
G
P [MONITOR] Audio Monitor Level Adjustment Knob
For adjusting the volume of the monitor speaker and
earphones.
B [LCD PEAKING +/-] LCD Contour Adjustment Button
Viewfinder
C [LCD BRIGHT +/-] LCD Display Brightness
D [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] Audio Recording Mode
A
B
C
F
[TC GENE.] Time Code Generator Switch (
D
E
A Viewfinder Slide Lock Ring
For loosening the ring and adjusting the position of the
viewfinder E to the left or right.
B Eyepiece Focus Ring
For adjusting the visibility.
C Viewfinder Eyepiece Lock Ring
For loosening the ring and adjusting the eyepiece position of
the viewfinder to the front or back.
D Viewfinder
E Eyepiece
Prevents external light from entering the viewfinder screen
and cameraman’s vision.
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J Shoulder Pad Slide Button
For adjusting the shoulder pad position. Press this button to
adjust the shoulder pad K position to the front or back.
K Shoulder Pad
M [IEEE1394] IEEE1394 Terminal (4-pin)
For connecting digital video equipment with IEEE1394
terminal using an IEEE1394 cable (sold separately).
To enable this terminal, set the [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 terminal
switch I to [EXT].
Side Terminal
A
Note:
M
B
C
D
● When connecting IEEE1394 cables, check that the
connectors are facing the right direction before you insert.
L
Memo:
● Put on the covers when the connectors are not in use.
E
F
J
G
K
HI
A [HD/SD-SDI] HD/SD-SDI Output Terminal (BNC)
B [Y/VIDEO] Y/Composite Video Signal Output
C [PB] PB Video Signal Output Terminal (BNC)
D [PR] PR Video Signal Output Terminal (BNC)
Input terminal for DC 12 V power supply. Connects with an
AC adapter.
G [AUDIO OUTPUT] Audio Output Terminal (RCA)
Output terminal for audio signals.
● Input audio signals are output during Camera mode.
● Playback audio signals are output during Media mode.
● Audio from input audio signals is output during HD/DV
signal (IEEE1394) input.
Memo:
● Alarm tone is not output.
H [HD/DV] IEEE1394 Terminal Mode Switch
I [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 Interface Terminal Switch
For selecting a valid IEEE1394 interface terminal.
[EXT]
: Enables IEEE1394 signals from the [IEEE1394]
terminal M.
[INT]
: Enables the accessory connector B at the rear
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SD Slot
Rear
E
D
A
A
C
A
B
B
C
A Shoulder Belt Mount (x2)
A Card Slot A Status Indicator
For mounting a shoulder belt (sold separately).
B [SLOT SELECT] Card Slot Selection Button
For switching SDHC cards.
Note:
● Be sure to use a shoulder belt with the strength to
withstand the weight of this camera recorder.
● If the shoulder belt is not properly attached, the camera
recorder may fall and cause injuries.
● Check the instruction manual provided with the shoulder
belt before using.
C SDHC Card Cover
D Card Slot B Status Indicator
E [OPEN] SDHC Card Cover Open/Close Knob
B Accessory Connector (Connects to an optional
accessory)
The shape is different for GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U and
GY-HM700CHE/GY-HM700E.
* The above is the illustration for GY-HM700CHE/GY-
HM700E.
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G Zoom Servo Control Lever
To operate zoom servo with the zoom servo control lever, set
the [ZOOM] switch M to ASERVOB.
● Zooms into wide angle and increases the angle of view
when AWB is pressed.
● Zooms into telephoto and decreases the angle of view
when ATB is pressed.
● Zoom speed increases when the lever is pressed hard.
H Iris Mode Switch
Zoom Lens
(Supplied with GY-HM700U/GY-HM700E only)
A : Auto iris operation mode.
M
: Manual iris operation mode.
CANON KT14 x 4.4KRSJ
C B
A
I Iris Momentary Button
Press and hold this button to change to auto iris mode when
the iris mode switch H is set at AMB.
J [I.G.] Iris Speed Adjustment Knob
If the speed is set too fast, opening/closing of the iris
becomes unstable and hunting may occur. Readjust the
speed in this case.
W
T
R E T
A
M
K Filter Built-In Screw
I R I S
R
E
C
A transparent or UV filter for lens protection can be installed
inside the lens hood from the front. Filters for various effects
can also be used.
● Installable filter types
When installed on the hood
When installed on the lens body : 72mmP0.75
: 82mmP0.75
D E
F G HI J
L Zoom Servo Connector
M
For connecting a zoom servo unit (sold separately).
M [ZOOM] Zoom Switch
SERVO
: Enables zooming with the zoom servo control
lever G.
MANU.
: Enables zooming with the zoom lever/ring B.
O
RV
SE
ZOOM
N Back Focus Ring/Lock Screw
U.
AN
M
Exclusive ring for adjusting the back focus. After adjusting,
secure with a lock screw.
K
L
M N O
A Focus Ring
O [M] Macro Focus Ring (for close-ups)
Turn the ring in the direction of the arrow to take close-up
shots of small objects.
Normal focusing and zooming cannot be performed in macro
mode.
B Zoom Lever/Ring
To operate zoom with this lever, turn the [ZOOM] switch M
and set it to AMANU.B.
C Iris Ring
To take macro shots
To operate auto iris, set the iris mode switch H to AAB.
● Set focus ring A to infinity (n).
D Lens Cable
● Set zoom ring B to the maximum wide angle.
● Rotate this ring in the direction of the arrow to adjust
focus on the object.
E [REC] Record Trigger Button
Starts/stops recording.
F [RET] Return Video Button
Note:
Press this button to play back and check the latest clip,
according to the settings under [Clip Review] of [Switch Set]
● As the back focus knob is located nearby, be careful not to
mistake the two knobs.
● Do not forget to restore the macro ring to its original
Memo:
● When [LENS RET] of [Switch Set] in the [Camera
Function] menu is set to AFocus AssistB, this button
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Basic System Diagram
Shoulder Belt
SDI Cable
BNC
Component Cable
BNC
Monitor
XLR 3P
Microphone
MV-P615
Composite Cable
BNC
Earphone
Audio Cable
RCA pin
Focus Manual Unit
HZ-FM13 (FUJINON)
HZ-FM15 (CANON)
Monitor
External Recording
Device
Microphone
IEEE1394 Cable
1/3 Zoom Lens
Th13x3.5BRMU(FUJINON)
For GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U
VTR
Anton Bauer
Battery Charger
16 mm PL Mount
Film Lens adapter
HZ-CA13U
PL Mount
Film Lens
Anton Bauer
Battery
(Dionic90)
1/3 Zoom Lens
KT14x4.4KRSJ (CANON)
(GY-HM700U/GY-HM700E only)
BR-HD50U/E*
Battery Mount
GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U : Gold Mount
GY-HM700CHE/GY-HM700E : V Mount
For GY-HM700CHE/GY-HM700E*
Non-linear Editing
System
Zoom Servo Control
HZ-ZS13B
IDX
IDX Battery
(Endura)
Battery Charger
Standard Package
Mount Converter
(1/2B1/3): ACM-12
XLR 4P
1/2 Zoom Lens
Tripod Base
KA-551U
AC
AC Adapter
Remote Control Unit
RM-LP25U/RM-LP55U/
RM-LP57U
Carrying Case
Mount Converter
(2/3B1/3): ACM-17
Tripod
2/3 Zoom Lens
USB Cable
SDHC Memory Card
Non-linear Editing
System
SDHC Card Reader
* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and will not employ the UL Listing mark.
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LCD monitor display
Displays on the LCD
Monitor and Viewfinder
The display switches between the 5 screen types with every
press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0B1B2B3B4B0)
Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the enlarged status
30/24 fps
You can display the camera status, media information, zebra
pattern, and various markers in the video image on the LCD
monitor and viewfinder screens during shooting.
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
Besides camera and playback images, the following
characters are displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
S.DTL
B -3
A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
STBY
STATUS 0 Screen
1280x720 30/24 fps
24p HQ
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
* Displayed in Camera mode only
S.DTL
B -3
A
B
STBY
100min
100min
ND1/16 A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
282min
Memo:
STATUS 1 Screen
● When [Analog Out Char.]/[SDI Out Char.] in the [A/V Out]
menu is set to AOnB, the status screen and menu screen
are also displayed in the video image of the video signal
CAMERA INFORMATION
SETUP FILE
SCENE
[ SCENE
]
ZEBRA1
ZEBRA2
AUDIO
50%~100%
70%~80%
CH1
CH2
FORMAT
MEDIA
QuickTime
125min
123min
A
B
282min
STBY
Jan 2. 2009 01:23:45AM
Viewfinder
STATUS 2 Screen
SWITCH ASSIGN
NONE
[DISPLAY]
Button
FAW
GAIN [ L / M / H ] 0dB / 9dB / 12dB
USER 1
USER 2
USER 3
RET
SKIN/SPOT
AELEVEL
BARS
B.STRETCH3
LOAD FILE
CLIP REVIEW
SPOT METER
AE LEVEL/VFR
[STATUS]
Button
Jan 2. 2009 01:23:45AM
STBY
282min
STATUS 3 Screen
30/24 fps
LCD Monitor
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
Status Screen
This screen allows you to check the current settings.
To display the status screen, press the [STATUS] button in
the normal screen.
STBY
STATUS 4 Screen
The status display differs according to the operation mode(4
Press [DISPLAY]
Press [DISPLAY]
CH1
CH2
Ⅵ Status Screen in Camera Mode
DF
FREE
Viewfinder display
1280 x 720
24p HQ
STBY
The display switches between the 5 screen types with every
press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0B1B2B3B4B0)
min
A
282min
100 min
B
STATUS 1 Enlarged Display Screen
(LCD monitor only)
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Ⅵ Status Screen (VF/LCD) During Clip
Playback in Media Mode (SD Card
Ⅵ Status Screen in USB Mode
This screen displays the USB mode.
The display switches between the 3 screen types with every
press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0B1B2B0)
Enlarged Status Display on LCD Monitor
You can enlarge and display only the characters of the status
screen on the LCD monitor. (Camera mode only)
STATUS 0 Screen
STATUS 1 Screen
STATUS 2 Screen
CH1
CH2
DF
FREE
1280 x 720
24p HQ
STBY
A
min
282min
100 min
B
[DISPLAY] Button
Ⅵ Status Screen in Media Mode (IEEE1394
The display switches between the 2 screen types with every
press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0B1B0)
1 Set [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu to AOnB.
2 Press the [DISPLAY] button while the LCD screen is
displayed.
The display switches between the same display as the
viewfinder and the enlarged display with every press of the
button.
STATUS 0 Screen
Memo:
● During enlarged display of the status on the LCD monitor
screen, the video image remains displayed on the
viewfinder.
1280x720
24p HQ
282min
STATUS 1 Screen
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Alarm Display
● Alarm is displayed during the status screen display in
Camera mode (STATUS 0, 1, 4) and Media mode. If the
alarm sounds during STATUS 2 or 3 Screen display in
Camera mode, the display will return to STATUS 0 Screen
Auto White Display (Camera Mode Only)
Displays the operation and result when Auto White Balance
is activated.
30/24 fps
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
S.DTL
B -3
A<3200K>
A
B
1min
1min
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
STBY
RES
Alarm Display Area
Zebra Pattern Display
Two types of zebra patterns that indicate the luminance level
of the video image can be displayed on this camera recorder.
You can set the luminance levels for displaying the two types
of zebra patterns.
Menu Setting Screen
For configuring various settings.
Press the [MENU] button to display the menu setting screen.
Zebra Pattern
[Main Menu] Screen
Memo:
● Use the [ZEBRA ON/OFF] switch in front to turn ON/OFF
the zebra pattern display.
● Set the display pattern and luminance level in [LCD/
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Preparations
Attaching Accessories
Attaching the Microphone (Supplied)
You can attach the supplied microphone to the microphone
holder.
The supplied microphone has a phantom power supply.
1 Turn the knob on the microphone holder
anticlockwise to loosen and open the microphone
holder.
Attaching the Zoom Lens
(Supplied with GY-HM700U/GY-HM700E only)
2 Place the microphone in the microphone holder.
3 Turn the knob on the microphone holder clockwise to
secure the microphone.
4 Connect the microphone cable to the [INPUT1] or
Hole
Pin
[INPUT2] terminal.
3
1
5 Pin the microphone cable to the clamp.
R
EC
6 Make sure to perform the correct settings for the
2
Knob
Clamp
4
Microphone
1 Loosen the mount ring.
2 Attach the zoom lens such that the pin matches the
Microphone Holder
hole of the mounting area.
3 Tighten the mount ring.
4 Connect the cable connector.
5 Attach the lens cable to the clamp.
Clamp
Memo:
● Tighten the mount ring completely. If it is not fully
tightened, the lens may drop or the back focus may be out
of alignment.
● When attaching or removing the zoom lens, set the
[POWER] switch of the camera recorder to AOFFB.
[INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminal
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Power Supply
To use this camera recorder, you can attach a battery pack or
connect an AC adapter to it.
Attaching the Viewfinder (Supplied)
1 Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow to
Note:
attach it.
● Set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB before changing the
power supply that operates this camera recorder.
2 Turn the slide lock ring to secure the position of the
viewfinder.
Slide Lock Ring
2
1
Viewfinder
3 Attach the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder terminal.
4 Pin the viewfinder cable to the clamp.
4
Clamp
3
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Using AC Power
(DC IN Power)
Using a Battery Pack
Use an AC adapter (sold separately) to operate the camera
recorder with AC power.
Recommended Batteries
U model : Dionic90 (Anton Bauer)
E model : Endura-7 (IDX)
1 Connect the DC cable of the AC adapter to the [DC
INPUT] terminal of the camera recorder.
Check that the power of the camera recorder and the AC
adapter is turned AOFFB and connect as shown in the
diagram.
* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and
will not employ the UL Listing mark.
Note:
● Make use of the recommended batteries. Heavy batteries
may fall off if not used correctly.
● See the battery instruction manual on how to charge the
battery.
Battery Operating Time
The following are the approximate times for continuous
operation on fully-charged batteries.
[DC INPUT]
Continuous Operating Time
Battery
(At 25 I)
Dionic90 (U model)
Endura-7 (E model)
Approx. 3.2 h
DC Cable
Approx. 2.5 h
Memo:
● Actual operating times may differ depending on the age of
the battery, charging condition, and operating
environment.
● Operating time is shortened in cold environment.
● Operating time is shortened when the electronic zoom
lens and LCD screen are frequently used.
DC OUTPUT
AC Adapter
2 Set the [POWER] switch of the camera recorder to
AONB after turning on the AC adapter.
Precautions for the Battery Operation
Power will be supplied to the camera recorder.
● Do not remove the battery when the [POWER] switch is
AONB.
● Do not insert or remove the DC cable when the battery is
in use.
● Leaving the camera recorder unused with the battery
inside will deplete the battery power even if you set the
[POWER] switch to AOFFB. Remove the battery if you are
not using the camera recorder.
Note:
● Do not insert or remove the DC cable during recording.
● Do not use power supply of high voltage fluctuation,
containing noise such as ripple, or with insufficient
capacity.
Ⅵ Charging the Built-In Battery
The date/time and time code data are stored in the built-in
rechargeable battery.
When power is connected to the camera recorder, the built-in
battery always gets charged. When the power is
disconnected, the battery gradually discharges.
The battery will be totally discharged if left unused for 3
months and the date/time and time code data will be reset.
When this happens, set the [POWER] switch to AONB to
display the [Initial Setting] screen, then set the date/time.
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Attaching the Battery (GY-HM700CHE/GY-
HM700E)
Use the Endura-7 (IDX) battery.
1 Attach the battery.
Face the terminal downward and attach the V mount of the
battery onto the V mount attachment bracket of the camera
recorder.
Attaching the Battery (GY-HM700CHU/GY-
HM700U)
V Mount
V Mount Attachment
Use the Dionic90 (Anton Bauer) battery.
1 Align the battery guide pins (x3) with the battery,
adapter, and guide hole and insert straight.
Guide Hole (x3)
Guide Pins
Release Lever
2 Press down the battery until it snaps into place.
Ⅵ Detaching the Battery
Press down the release lever and slide the battery upward to
detach it from the camera recorder.
LCD Screen Side
Battery
Release Button
Memo:
● If the guide pins are not inserted straight, the battery will
not be attached correctly.
2 Slide the battery toward the SDHC card cover side
Battery
panel until it snaps into place.
Ⅵ Detaching the Battery
Press down the release lever and slide the battery toward
you to detach it from the camera recorder.
Release Lever
Battery
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Note:
● The remaining battery power and time are displayed as
there are from the battery information. Accurate data may
not be displayed according to the battery condition.
Replace the battery as soon as possible when the
remaining battery power and time are low.
Power Status Display
Ⅵ Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Screens
The power status is displayed on the status and menu
screens. If the battery or supplied voltage from the AC
adapter is low, a warning will be displayed in red.
Note:
● If the battery in use is not a recommended one, the
battery mark which indicates the battery level may not
appear.
Precautions for Batteries
● Store the battery in a cool and dry place when not in use.
Do not expose the battery to high temperatures (such as
in a car under direct sunlight). This will cause battery
leakage and shorten the battery life.
Ⅵ Status screen
● Operating time is shortened if the battery terminal is dirty.
● If the operating time shortens drastically even after
charging, the battery may be reaching the end of its life.
Replace the battery with a new one.
1280x720 30/24 fps
24p HQ
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
Charging
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
● Use up the charge completely before you charge the
battery. If the battery is not fully discharged before
charging, the battery capacity may drop after repeated
cycles.
● If the battery capacity drops due to repetitive shallow
charging and discharging, it may be recovered by using
up the charge completely and then fully charging the
battery again.
S.DTL
B -3
A
B
STBY
100min
100min
ND1/16 A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
RES
Ⅵ Enlarged status display on the LCD monitor
● If you charge the battery immediately after using while the
battery is still warm, it may not be fully charged.
● It is recommended to charge the battery in an
environment between 10 I and 35 I. The battery may
not be fully charged or the charging time may be
prolonged if charged under low temperatures (below
10 I).
CH1
CH2
DF
FREE
1280 x 720
24p HQ
STBY
A
min
RES
100 min
B
Ⅵ Warnings by Lamps and Alarm Tones
● Warning status is indicated by tally lamps and alarm
tones.
● The front and back tally lamps of the camera recorder
blink.
● Alarm tone is output from the monitor speaker or
[PHONES] terminal.
Memo:
● If you continue to use the camera recorder while the
power warning is displayed, the camera recorder will stop
automatically when the battery or supplied voltage from
the AC adapter becomes lower.
● Alarm tone is not output during recording.
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Ⅵ Camera mode
Camera images are output on the viewfinder and LCD
monitor. When a recordable SDHC card is inserted, the
camera recorder enters the recording standby mode.
ASTBYB appears on the operation mode display area of the
LCD monitor and viewfinder.
Turning On/Off the Power
Press the [REC] trigger button to start recording.
Memo:
● Playback of SDHC card is not possible in Camera mode.
However, you can use the Clip Review function to check
Turning On the Power
1 Set the [POWER] switch to AONB.
The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode.
Memo:
Ⅵ Media mode (SD Card mode)
● The camera recorder always start up in Camera mode
when the [POWER] switch is set to AONB.
This mode allows you to play back or delete clips recorded
on the SDHC card.
When a playable SDHC card is inserted, the thumbnail or
playback screen is output on the viewfinder and LCD
monitor.
● Press the [CAM/MEDIA] button to switch to a different
mode. The operation mode indicator changes as below.
operation mode.
Ⅵ Media mode (IEEE1394 Input mode)
● During Camera mode
: Lights up in blue/purple
This mode allows you to check IEEE1394 input signals.
When playable IEEE1394 signals are input, input images are
output on the viewfinder and LCD monitor. IEEE1394 input
signals cannot be recorded.
● During Media mode (SD Card mode) : Lights in green
● During Media mode (IEEE1394 Input
mode)
: Lights up in orange
: Lights up in orange
● During USB mode
● During mode switching
: Blinks in the color of
the new mode
Turning Off the Power
Set the camera recorder to the recording standby or stop
mode.
Note:
● The camera recorder will switch to IEEE1394 Input Mode
only when the IEEE1394-connected equipment is in
operation.
1 Set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB.
2 Remove the battery and the power to the [DC INPUT]
terminal (when not in use for a long time).
Note:
[CAM/MEDIA] Button
[MENU] Button
● Do not set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB during
recording. Check that the operation mode display is
ASTBYB or ASTOPB before you turn off the power.
● If you have mistakenly set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB
during recording, wait for 5 seconds or more before you
turn on the power again.
Cross-Shaped Button
(JKH I), Set button (R)
● When turning off the power, first set the [POWER] switch
of the camera recorder to AOFFB. Do not remove the
battery or turn off the AC power while the [POWER] switch
is set to AONB.
[CANCEL] Button
[REC] Button
[POWER] Switch
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2 Specify [Time Zone] and [Date/Time].
Setting the Clock (Initial
Setting)
A Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (H I) and
select the setting item.
B Change the values with the cross-shaped button (JK).
3 Press the Set button (R) after setting is complete.
Set the date/time of the built-in clock in the [Initial Setting]
screen. The configured date/time data is saved in the built-in
rechargeable battery even if the power is turned off.
The clock is set to 0 seconds of the input date/time.
Memo:
● The configured date/time data can be displayed on the
LCD monitor and viewfinder and be recorded to the SDHC
Setting the Clock in the [Initial Setting]
Screen
The [Initial Setting] screen appears when the power is turned
on for the first time and when the built-in battery is turned on
again after being fully discharged.
card.
● The value of the year can be set in the range of A2000B to
A2099B.
All operations are disabled until initial settings are complete.
Changing the Time after Initial Setting
1 Select [Others]B[Date/Time].
The [Date/Time] setting screen appears.
[MENU] Button
Cross-Shaped
Button (JKH I),
Set button (R)
[POWER] Switch
2 Set the date and time.
1 Set the [POWER] switch to AONB.
A Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (H I) and
The [Initial Setting] screen appears.
select the setting item.
Ⅵ For GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U
B Change the values with the cross-shaped button (JK).
3 Press the Set button (R) after setting is complete.
The clock is set to 0 seconds of the input date/time.
Ⅵ For GY-HM700CHE/GY-HM700E
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Adjusting the Monitor
Speaker
The monitor speaker can be rotated 180 degrees.
Adjust according to the position of your ear.
Changing the Display Style
You can change the display style of the date/time on the
menu.
180 Degrees Rotation
Memo:
● To perform the settings while looking at the monitor
screen connected to the video signal output terminal, set
[Analog Out Char.] or [SDI Out Char.] in the [A/V Out]
Monitor
Speaker
A Select [LCD/VF]B[Status Display]B[Date/Time].
B Select the date display style.
[Setting values:YMD (year, month, day), MDY (month, day,
year), DMY (day, month, year)]
C Press the Set button (R).
A Select [LCD/VF]B[Status Display]B[Time Style].
[MONITOR] Level Adjustment Knob
B Select the time display style.
[Setting values:12hour (12 hour display), 24hour (24 hour
display)]
Memo:
● Adjust the volume of the monitor speaker with the
[MONITOR] level adjustment knob at the side control
panel on the right of the camera recorder. Various warning
C Press the Set button (R).
Note:
● The rotation angle of the monitor speaker is 180 degrees.
Do not over-rotate the monitor speaker.
Date/Time Display in Different Operation
Modes
During Camera Mode
Date/time of the built-in clock is
displayed.
During Media Mode
(SD Card Mode)
Shooting date/time of the clip being
played back is displayed.
During Media Mode
(IEEE1394 Mode)
Date/time is not displayed.
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1 Set the iris mode switch of the lens to AMB (manual).
2 Set the zoom mode switch to AMANU.B (manual).
3 Turn to open the iris ring.
Adjusting Back Focus
Adjust the lighting such that the optimum image level can be
obtained.
When the lens is first attached, adjust the back focus of the
lens if the focus is not clear when zoomed to the telephoto or
wide angle end.
4 Turn the zoom lever to set the lens to the maximum
telephoto position.
● Place an object 3 m and above away from the camera.
● The Siemens Star Chart is most suitable as the object.
5 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus of the object.
6 Set the lens to the maximum wide angle position.
7 Loosen the lock screw of the back focus ring.
3 4, 6
5
8 Shoot the same object and secure the back focus ring
at the position where the object is in focus.
9 Repeat steps 4 to 8 three times until the object is in
focus at both the telephoto and wide angle positions.
W
T
R E T
A
M
I R I S
10 Tighten and secure the lock screw of the back focus
ring.
1
M
2 7, 8, 10
Siemens Star Chart
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● Use the [LCD PEAKING +/-] button to adjust the contour
of the LCD monitor screen. Press the [+] and [-] buttons
simultaneously to return to standard settings.
[+] : Press the button to increase contour correction.
[-] : Press the button to decrease contour correction.
Adjusting the LCD Monitor
and Viewfinder
● During adjustment, the contour level is displayed on the
● During Camera mode, SD Card mode (playback), or
IEEE1394 mode
Adjusting the LCD Monitor
You can change the angle and brightness of the LCD monitor
screen according to your usage condition.
Changing the brightness of the screen will not affect the
recorded images.
● During SD Card mode (thumbnail), menu operation, or
USB mode
[LCD BRIGHT +/-] Button
LCD Lock Release Knob
1
Adjusting the Viewfinder
You can change the brightness and peaking of the viewfinder
screen according to your usage conditions.
Changing the brightness of the screen will not affect the
recorded images.
2
Tilt 180 degrees
upward
Tilt 90 degrees
downward
[LCD PEAKING +/-] Button
[VF PEAKING] Knob
[VF BRIGHT] Knob
Ⅵ Adjusting the Angle of the LCD Monitor
1 Slide the LCD lock release knob to open the LCD
Eyepiece Focus Ring
Eyepiece
monitor.
2 Rotate the LCD monitor to adjust the angle.
Slide Lock Ring
● While the LCD monitor is open, you can rotate it 180
degrees upward or 90 degrees downward.
● Rotating the LCD monitor 180 degrees upward enables
you to see the screen from the lens side.
Select [Main Menu]B[LCD/VF]B
Eyepiece
Lock Ring
Set [LCD Mirror Mode] to AMirrorBB Set button (R)
Ⅵ Adjusting the LCD Monitor Screen
Adjusting contour and brightness
● Use the [LCD BRIGHT +/-] button to adjust the brightness
of the LCD monitor screen. Press the [+] and [-] buttons
simultaneously to return to standard settings.
[+] : Press this button to brighten the screen.
[-] : Press this button to darken the screen.
Note:
● A high-definition viewfinder is used on this camera
recorder in order to provide an accurate focusing
environment. Due to the characteristic of the display
device, colors may appear on the images when you blink
your eyes. This is not a malfunction. It does not affect the
recorded images, SDI output, or component output.
● During adjustment, the brightness level is displayed on
the LCD monitor screen.
● During Camera mode, SD Card mode (playback), or
IEEE1394 mode
● During SD Card mode (thumbnail), menu operation, or
USB mode
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Ⅵ Adjusting the Angle
Ⅵ When [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu
Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder.
Displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens (VF)
are indicated as below.
Ⅵ Adjusting the Visibility
Turn the eyepiece focus ring to sharpen the image on the
viewfinder screen.
LCD Monitor Status
LCD Display
VF Display
ON
Closed LCD
Normal LCD
Inversed LCD
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
Opened LCD Normal LCD
Inversed LCD
OFF
Ⅵ Adjusting the Viewfinder Screen
OFF
Adjusting contour and brightness
Memo:
● Use the [VF BRIGHT] knob to adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder screen.
● Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button for 2 seconds to
switch the display between the LCD monitor and
viewfinder screens.
● Use the [VF PEAKING] knob to adjust the contour of the
viewfinder screen.
● The function to switch between LCD monitor and
viewfinder displays by pressing the [DISPLAY] button can
be canceled by opening/closing or rotating the LCD
monitor.
T Screen display during adjustment
● When the LCD monitor is stored in the camera recorder in
the direction of normal display, pressing of the [DISPLAY]
button will not work.
● You can display both the LCD monitor and viewfinder
screens at the same time by selecting [LCD + VF] in the
You can display the viewfinder screen in black and white.
Select [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [VF Display] B Set button
(R) B Select ABB B Set button (R)
Ⅵ When [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu
Displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens (VF)
are indicated as below.
Displays on the LCD Monitor and
Viewfinder Screens
LCD Monitor Status
LCD Display
VF Display
ON
Closed LCD
Normal LCD
Inversed LCD
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
Opened LCD Normal LCD
Inversed LCD
ON
ON
Memo:
● Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button for 2 seconds to turn
ON/OFF the LCD monitor screen.
● The function to turn ON/OFF the LCD monitor screen by
pressing the [DISPLAY] button can be canceled by
opening/closing or rotating the LCD monitor.
● The viewfinder screen is always displayed.
[DISPLAY] Button
Normal LCD
Inversed LCD
LCD opened at 40
degrees and above
LCD closed at 40
degrees and below
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Tally Lamps
These are indicator lamps for recording and warning. The operation changes according to the menu settings. When the battery or
remaining space on the SDHC card is low, the lamps blink. (Camera mode only)
Front Tally Lamp
Back Tally Lamp
[Tally System]
^
[Int]
[Ext]
[Studio]
On Blink
Menu Setting
[Front Tally]/[Back Tally] *1
Warning
Off
^
^
On
^
^
Blink
J
On
^
^
Blink
J
Camera Recorder
Information
^
^
J
Alarm
o
o*2
^
External Device
Information
Warning
^
^
^
^
J
^
^
Alarm
Camera Recorder
Recording Status
Recording
^
^
R
R
R
R
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
Special Recording *3
Recording
R :Lights up
External Device
Recording Status
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
^
R
R
^
o
R
X
^
o
R
X
J :Blinks 4 times in 1
Remote Control Input [CALL]
[TALLY(PGM)]
[TALLY(PVW)]
^
^
^
^
^
^
second
o:Blinks once in 1
second
X :Only back tally lamp
lights up
*2 : Only battery alarm is displayed.
Memo:
● Blinking takes priority over lighting up. However, [CALL] has priority in [Studio].
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Ⅵ Card Slot Status Indicator
SDHC Cards
The following table shows the respective states of slot A and B.
Lamp
Slot Status
Lights up in red
Inserted SDHC card is being accessed.
(writing/reading data)
Do not turn off the power of the camera
recorder or remove the SDHC card.
This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio
sound on the SDHC card (sold separately) in the card slot.
Lights up in green
Light goes out
On standby. Inserted SDHC card can be
used for recording or playback.
Memo:
● SDHC card is not inserted.
● An unusable card is inserted.
● An SDHC card is inserted but a different
slot is selected.
● If the SDHC card contains files recorded by devices other
than this camera recorder or files that are saved from a
PC, the recordable time may be shorter or data may not
be properly recorded.
Removing the SDHC Card
Ⅵ SDHC Cards to Use
Use a Class 6 SDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB).
1 Check that the SDHC card to be removed is not being
accessed (lights up in red).
Note:
● Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA
or SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.
2 Slide the SDHC card cover knob in the direction of the
arrow and open the cover.
Slot B Status Indicator
SDHC Card Cover Knob
3 Push the SDHC card and remove it from the slot.
4 Close the SDHC card cover.
2
SDHC Card
Cover
Slot A Status
Indicator
[SLOT
SELECT]
Button
3
4
Memo:
Inserting an SDHC Card
● When both slots are inserted with usable SDHC cards, the
previously selected slot is used.
This camera recorder comes with two card slots for video/
audio recording and playback (Slot A and B).
Note:
1 Slide the SDHC card cover knob of the desired slot in
● Data may be lost if you turn off the power of the camera
recorder or remove the SDHC card when it is being
accessed. All data recorded on the card, including the file
that is being accessed, may be corrupted. Be sure to
check whether the status indicator is lighted in green or
not before you turn off the power or remove the SDHC
card.
the direction of the arrow and open the cover.
2 Insert an SDHC card with the notched corner first.
3 Close the SDHC card cover.
● If you mistakenly remove the card when it is being
accessed, reinsert the card only after the status indicator
goes off.
● The SDHC card may not be recognized if you insert and
remove the card within a short time. When this happens,
remove the card and wait for a few seconds before you
reinsert.
1
Notched Corner
SDHC Card
2
3
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2 Select the slot of the SDHC card to be formatted and
press the Set button (R).
2
Switching SDHC cards
When both card slots are inserted with SDHC cards, you can
use the [SLOT SELECT] button to switch the card to use.
When the memory on an SDHC card is full during recording,
data recording automatically switches to the other card.
3 The status of the selected SDHC card appears.
[SLOT SELECT] Button
4 Select [Format] and press the Set button (R).
4
Cross-Shaped
Button (JKH
I),
Set button (R)
[CANCEL] Button
5 Formatting starts.
Note:
● The [SLOT SELECT] button is disabled during recording
or playback. Cards will not be switched even if you press
the button.
Formatting (Initializing) SDHC Cards
When the following cards are inserted, AFormatting
RequiredB appears. Format the card using the camera
recorder menu.
6 Formatting is complete.
ACompleteB appears when formatting is complete.
● Unformatted SDHC cards
● SDHC cards formatted under different specifications
Memo:
● If you do not want to format the card, select [Cancel] or
press the [CANCEL] button to return to the previous
screen.
* For details of the menu operation, see [Basic Operations in
● If you remove the SDHC card during formatting, AFormat
Error!B appears and the camera recorder returns to the
previous screen.
● During formatting, menu operation is unavailable but you
can start recording. However, this is only available when a
recordable SDHC card is inserted in the other slot.
● Formatting cannot be performed in the following cases.
● Recording is in progress on the SDHC card to be
Note:
● Be sure to format the SDHC card on this camera recorder.
SDHC cards formatted on a PC and other peripheral
equipment cannot be used on this camera recorder.
Memo:
● To cancel the message display, press the [CANCEL]
button. A [!] mark appears at the remaining media display
area when an SDHC card that requires formatting is
inserted.
formatted.
● SDHC card is not inserted.
● Write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set
1 Select [Format Media] in the [Media] menu.
(
is displayed).
Note:
● If you format the SDHC card, all data recorded on the
card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted.
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Note:
● [Restore Media] can only be selected in Camera mode.
However, it cannot be selected while the camera recorder
is recording. Select [Restore Media] in Camera mode
when the camera recorder is not recording.
● [Restore Media] does not restore the SDHC card to its
original states completely. If restoring fails, replace or
format the SDHC card. Take note that formatting the
SDHC card erases all information inside.
Restoring the SDHC Card
It is necessary to restore the SDHC card if an abnormality
occurs to the data in the card due to some reasons.
The message ARestore MediaB appears on the LCD monitor/
viewfinder screen when an SDHC card that requires
restoring is inserted.
Memo:
● To cancel the message display, press the [CANCEL]
button. A [!] mark appears at the remaining media display
area when an SDHC card that requires formatting is
inserted.
Memo:
● Restoring cannot be performed in the following cases.
● Camera recorder is recording in progress.
● SDHC card is not inserted.
● Write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set (
displayed).
is
1 Select [Restore Media] in the [Media] menu.
● Restoring is not required.
2 Select the slot of the SDHC card to be restored and
press the Set button (R).
Write-Protect Switch on the SDHC Card
A Slide the write-protect switch upward to enable writing or
2
deleting.
B Slide the write-protect switch downward to prevent writing
or deleting. (Images in the card are protected.)
Write-Protect Switch
A
B
3 Restoring starts.
Write/Delete Enabled
Write/Delete Disabled
Estimated Recordable Time of SDHC
Cards
The estimated recordable time is only a guide. Differences
may occur depending on the SDHC card in use and the
battery condition.
4 Restoring is complete.
● When restoring is complete, ACompleteB appears and the
camera recorder returns to the [Restore Media] screen.
● When no media that requires restoring is inserted, the
camera recorder returns to the [Media] menu screen.
QuickTime/MP4
SDHC Card Size
8 GB 16 GB
Camera
Bit Rate
4 GB
32 GB
Resolution
1280x720
1440x1080
1920x1080
HQ
12 min 25 min 50 min 100 min
1440x1080 SP
17 min 35 min 70 min 140 min
1280x720
SP
22 min 45 min 90 min 180 min
Memo:
● If the SDHC card contains files recorded by devices other
than this camera recorder or files that are saved from a
PC, the recordable time may be shorter or data may not
be properly recorded.
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Shooting
Basic Shooting Procedures
[REC] Button
Back Tally Lamp
1
3
Front Tally Lamp
2
5
[POWER] Switch
[REC] Button
4
2 Press the [REC] button to start recording to the SDHC
card.
Preparations
● There are two [REC] buttons on the camera recorder and
one on the lens. Any of the [REC] buttons can be used to
start/stop recording by default.
● During recording, the front and back tally lamps light up in
red.
2 Supply battery or AC adapter power to the camera
Memo:
● Tally lamps can be turned off with [Front Tally]/[Back Tally]
4 Turn on the power of the camera recorder.
● To separately control this camera recorder and other
equipment connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal, you can
configure the setting at [1394 Rec Trigger] in the [Others]
Set the [POWER] switch to AONB. The camera recorder
starts up in Camera mode and is ready for shooting.
5 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
3 Check the most recently captured images (Clip
Review)
Press the [RET] button on the lens to activate the Clip
images are played back on the LCD monitor and viewfinder
screens. After playback, the camera recorder returns to
standby mode (STBY).
* When [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch
Shooting
1 Configure the video and audio input settings.
You have to configure video settings such as brightness
adjustment (iris, gain, shutter) and white balance adjustment
in order to start shooting. You also have to adjust the audio
input settings and audio recording level for audio recording.
● Adjusting Audio Input Settings and Recording Level
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Focus Assist Function
Recording Clips
When the [FOCUS ASSIST] button is pressed during
shooting, the focused area is displayed in color (blue, red, or
green). This enables easy and accurate focusing. Select the
color in the menu.
Ⅵ Clip (Recorded Data) and Clip Name
When recording is stopped, the images, audio and
accompanying data which are recorded from start to stop are
recorded as one “clip” on the SDHC card.
An 8-character clip name is automatically generated for the
recorded clip. (Clip Name Prefix + Clip Number)
Example:
[FOCUS ASSIST] Button
ABCG0001
Clip Number
A number in automatic ascending order is
assigned in the recording order.
The clip number can be reset in the menu.
Clip Name Prefix (any 4 alphanumeric characters)
This is set to AxxxGB (AxxxB denotes the last 3 digits of the
serial number) by default.
Memo:
● Before recording starts, you can set any characters for the
clip name prefix by using [Main Menu]B[Record
● Changes cannot be made after recording.
Ⅵ Recorded Clips
This camera recorder uses FAT32 File System.
Memo:
As such, recorded materials may be split into several files
due to the file size. However, they can be played back
continuously on the camera recorder. Clips may be recorded
across both SDHC cards in card slot A and B depending on
the recording time of the clip.
When copying clips to a HDD using a PC, it is recommended
to use [JVC Clip Manager Software], which is found in the
bundled CD-ROM, to maintain continuity.
● When [Main Menu]B[LCD/VF]B[Shooting Assist]B[Focus
Assist] is set to AACCU-FocusB, the depth of field of the
object becomes shallower to enable easier focusing.
● The AACCU-FocusB function switches automatically to
AOffB after about 10 seconds.
● Select the display color in [Main Menu]B[LCD/
● The [VF PEAKING] knob does not function when Focus
Assist is activated.
Note:
● When copying via Explorer (Windows environment) or
Finder (Mac environment), the continuity and relativity of
the recorded material may not be maintained.
● A clip recorded across several cards cannot be played
back continuously. Continuous playback is only possible
when the recording is made on one card.
Ⅵ Assigning Focus Assist function to the [RET] button
on the lens
You can assign the Focus Assist function to the [RET] button
on the lens.
* Set [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch
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Record Format
Remarks
Selecting File and Video
Formats
File Format Camera Resolution Frame & Bit
Rate
Horizontal×Line
MP4
1280x720
60p(HQ)
60p(SP)
HDV
compatible
You can select the file format for recording/playback and the
record format for video images on this camera recorder.
30p(HQ)
30p(SP)
HDV
compatible
24p(HQ)
24p(SP)
Selecting a File Format
There are two file formats for selection.
HDV
compatible
50p(HQ)
50p(SP)
QuickTime
MP4
: QuickTime file format
: MP4 file format *
HDV
compatible
* AMP4B can be selected only when KA-MR100G (Memory
Recorder) is connected.
25p(HQ)
25p(SP)
HDV
compatible
1440x1080
1920x1080
60i(SP)
50i(SP)
HDV
Selecting a Video Format
compatible
Select a [Record Format] from the list of formats. The
selectable [Frame & Bit Rate] changes according to the
settings of [File Format] and [Camera Resolution].
The recording bit rate is 35 Mbps VBR when AHQB is
selected, and 18.3 Mbps (1080i is 25 Mbps) CBR when ASPB
is selected.
HDV
compatible
60i(HQ)
30p(HQ)
50i(HQ)
25p(HQ)
24p(HQ)
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
Ⅵ List of Formats
The following is a list of file formats and video formats that
can be selected on this camera recorder.
Record Format
File Format Camera Resolution Frame & Bit Rate
Horizontal×Line
Remarks
QuickTime 1280x720
60p(HQ)
60p(SP)
HDV
compatible
30p(HQ)
30p(SP)
HDV
compatible
24p(HQ)
24p(SP)
HDV
compatible
50p(HQ)
50p(SP)
HDV
compatible
25p(HQ)
25p(SP)
HDV
compatible
1440x1080
1920x1080
60i(HQ)
60i(SP)
HDV
compatible
50i(HQ)
50i(SP)
HDV
compatible
60i(HQ)
30p(HQ)
50i(HQ)
25p(HQ)
24p(HQ)
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
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Adjusting the Iris
Setting Gain
You can adjust the aperture of the lens iris manually or
automatically according to the brightness of the object.
This function electrically boosts the light sensitivity when
there is insufficient illumination on the object. You can set the
gain of the video amplifier according to the brightness of the
object. Select the setting mode according to your shooting
conditions.
Iris Ring
[GAIN]
Selection Switch
W
T
R E T
A
M
[IRIS] Switch
[FULL AUTO]
Switch
Fixed Gain Mode (Manual Gain Switching)
You can select the gain of the video amplifier using the
[GAIN] switch on the camera recorder.
Manual Iris (Manual Adjustment) Mode
Set the [IRIS] switch on the lens to AMB to enter Manual Iris
Mode.
The default positions of the switch are as follows.
Turn the iris ring on the lens to adjust the iris manually.
Memo:
[L]
: 0 dB (No electrical boosting.)
● Even during Manual Iris Mode, the camera recorder
enters forced Auto Iris Mode while the [IRIS AUTO] button
is pressed.
[M] : 9 dB (Boosts sensitivity by about 2.8 times.)
[H] : 18 dB (Boosts sensitivity by about 8 times.)
Memo:
● The gain value of each position can be set to AALCB and
within the range of A0dBB to A18dBB (in increments of
3 dB) in the menu. Increasing the sensitivity causes the
Auto Iris (Automatic Adjustment) Mode
Set the [IRIS] switch on the lens to AAB to enter Auto Iris
Mode. The iris is automatically adjusted according to the
brightness of the object.
Or, set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder to
AONB to enter Auto Iris Mode. The iris is automatically
adjusted according to the brightness of the object.
Automatic Gain Mode (Automatic Gain
Adjustment)
Set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder to AONB
to enter Automatic gain Level Control (AALCB fixed). The
gain of the video amplifier is automatically set according to
the brightness of the object.
In this case, the [GAIN] switch on the camera recorder is
disabled.
Memo:
● When [Iris Control] in the [Camera Function]B[FULL
AUTO] menu is set to AOffB, you can adjust the iris
manually even if the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera
● You can use the cross-shaped button (H I) on this camera
recorder to set the target level (brighter/darker) of the auto
iris. You can also use the menu to set the tracking
Memo:
● When [Gain] in the [Camera Function]B[FULL AUTO]
menu is set to ASW SetB, you can switch the gain with the
[GAIN] switch even if the [FULL AUTO] switch on the
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Ⅵ Switching Shutter Speed
Setting the Electronic
Shutter
When shutter is ON, use the cross-shaped button (JK) to set
the shutter speed. Shutter speed differs according to the
video format and variable frame rate settings.
Ⅵ During modes other than Variable Frame REC
720/60p 720/50p
Camera
Resolution/
Frame & Bit
Rate
You can change the shutter speed (time for each shooting
frame) using the electronic shutter function. Electronic
shutter can be adjusted manually or automatically.
720/30p 720/25p 720/24p
1080/60i 1080/50i 1080/24p
1080/30p 1080/25p
Shutter
J Button
1/10000
1/10000 1/10000 1/4000
Fixed Shutter Mode (Manual Shutter
Switching)
Use the Set button (R) to switch between the shutter modes
and the cross-shaped button (JK) to switch between the
speeds.
1/4000
1/2000
1/1000
1/500
1/4000
1/2000
1/1000
1/500
1/250
1/120
1/50
1/2000
1/1000
1/500
1/250
1/100
1/60
Step
1/250
[FULL AUTO] Switch
1/100
(Standard) 1/60
1/48
1/30
1/25
1/24
1/15
1/7.5
1/12.5
1/6.25
1/12
K Button
1/6
J Button
(Upper limit) 1/10489.5
to
1/50.00
to
Variable (Standard) 1/60.00
1/48.00
1/24.01
Set Button (R)
K Button
(Lower limit) 1/30.03
1/25.04
Ⅵ During Variable Frame REC
Cross-Shaped Button
(JK)
Camera
Resolution/
720/30p
Frame & Bit
Shutter
720/24p
Rate
Frame Rate 60, 30, 15 48, 24, 12 40, 20, 10
J Button
1/10000
1/10000 1/4000
1/10000 1/4000
1/2000
1/1000
1/500
1/250
1/100
1/60
Ⅵ Switching Shutter Mode
1/4000
1/2000
1/1000
1/500
1/2000
1/1000
1/500
1/250
1/100
1/60
Press the Set button (R) (center of the cross-shaped button)
to turn ON/OFF the shutter.
Memo:
Step
● When shutter is ON, AStepB, AVariableB, or AEEIB
(Extended Electric Iris, i.e. Automatic Shutter Mode) may
be selected using [Shutter] in the [Camera Function]
1/250
1/100
1/48
(Standard) 1/60
1/48
1/40
1/30
1/24
1/20
1/15
1/7.5
1/12
1/10
K Button
1/6
1/5
J Button
(Upper limit) 1/10489.5
Variable
to
K Button
(Lower limit) 1/60.00
1/48.00
1/40.00
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Camera
Resolution/
Frame & Bit
Rate
720/25p
Shutter
Frame Rate
50, 25, 12.5
40, 20, 10
1/10000
J Button
1/10000
1/4000
1/2000
1/1000
1/500
1/4000
1/2000
1/1000
1/500
1/250
1/120
1/50
Step
1/250
1/120
(Standard) 1/50
1/25
1/40
1/20
1/12.5
1/10
K Button
1/6.25
1/5
J Button
(Upper limit) 1/10489.5
Variable
to
1/40.00
K Button
(Lower limit) 1/50.00
Memo:
● Shutter speed is usually displayed in seconds (SEC).
However, only when [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to
A24p(SP)B, A24p(HQ)B, A25p(SP)B, or A25p(HQ)B, the
speed can be displayed in angle (DEG).
Automatic Shutter Mode (Automatic
Shutter Adjustment)
Set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder to AONB
to enter the automatic shutter adjustment mode. The shutter
speed is automatically adjusted according to the brightness
of the object.
Switching of shutter speed with the cross-shaped button
(JK) and switching of shutter mode with the Set button (R)
are disabled.
Memo:
● When [Shutter] in the [Camera Function]B[FULL AUTO]
menu is set to ASW SetB, you can switch the shutter mode
with the Set button (R) and shutter speed with the cross-
shaped button (JK) even if the [FULL AUTO] switch on
● When [Shutter] in the [Camera Function]B[FULL AUTO]
menu is set to AEEIB, the camera recorder enters
Automatic Shutter Adjustment Mode. Switching of shutter
mode with the Set button (R) and shutter speed with the
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Ⅵ Memory A Mode (A), Memory B Mode
Adjusting the White
Balance
(B)
Set to the white balance saved in Memory A or Memory B.
When the [WHT.BAL] selection switch is set to [A] or [B],
press the [AWB] button to execute white balance. The white
balance will be automatically adjusted and the adjusted
value will be saved in Memory A or Memory B.
Adjust the white balance according to the color temperature
of the lighting. You can select the adjustment mode
according to the shooting conditions.
As the color of the light (color temperature) varies according
to the light source, it is necessary to readjust the white
balance when the main light source illuminating the object
changes.
1 Prepare the camera recorder.
ASet the [POWER] switch to AONB.
BSet the iris mode switch of the lens to AAB (automatic).
CSet the [FULL AUTO] switch to AOFFB.
[WHT.BAL] Selection Switch
2 Set the [ND FILTER] switch according to the lighting
[FULL AUTO]
Switch
3 Set the [WHT.BAL] switch to AAB or ABB.
4 Locate a place with similar lighting conditions as the
object to be shot, place a white object near the center of
the screen and zoom in to fill the screen with white.
5 Press the [AWB] (Auto White Balance) button.
● The white detection frame appears when Auto White
Balance is activated. Fill the frame with white completely.
● AAUTO WHITE A, B OPERATIONB appears on the
viewfinder when Auto White Balance is activated.
● When the correct white balance is achieved, AAUTO
WHITE A, B OKB appears for about 3 seconds together
with the approximate color temperature.
[POWER]
Switch
[AWB] Button
Manual White Balance Mode (Manual
Switching)
You can select the white balance with the [WHT.BAL]
selection switch.
AUTO WHITE A
White Detection Frame
OPERATION
Use the [WHT.BAL] selection switch to select APRESETB
(preset mode), AAB (memory A mode), or ABB (memory B
mode).
[AWB] Activating
Memo:
● The [FAW] (Fulltime Auto White balance) function can be
assigned to the [A], [B], or [PRESET] button using [Switch
● In [FAW] mode, color temperature of the images is
sampled and white balance is automatically adjusted to
the appropriate level.
AUTO WHITE A
OK <3200K>
● When [White Balance] in the [Camera Function]B[FULL
AUTO] menu is set to AFAWB and the [FULL AUTO] switch
on the camera recorder is set to AONB, the mode is fixed
at AFAWB.
Result Display
Note:
Ⅵ Preset Mode (PRESET)
● Do not use highly reflective objects, such as metals. Doing
so may result in improper white balance adjustment.
● The Auto White function cannot provide optimum white
balance with an object outside the adjustment range, for
example when it contains only a single color or not
enough white color.
The color temperature in Preset Mode is set to A3200KB by
default.
The preset color temperature can be changed in [Main
Menu]B[Camera Process]B[White Balance]B[Preset
Memo:
● The operation to switch the preset color temperature can
be assigned to the [USER1], [USER2], or [USER3]
buttons using [Switch Set] in the [Camera Function] menu.
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Ⅵ Error message
If the white balance adjustment is not correctly completed,
one of the following messages will appear for about 5
seconds.
Error Message
NG : OBJECT
Status
The object used is defective.
Displayed when there is not enough
white color on the object, or when the
color temperature is not suitable.
Use another white object and adjust
the white balance again.
ERROR : LOW LIGHT
ERROR : OVER LIGHT
Insufficient illumination.
Displayed when the lighting is dark.
Increase the lighting and adjust the
white balance again.
Excessive illumination.
Displayed when the lighting is too
bright. Decrease the lighting and adjust
the white balance again.
Ⅵ White Paint Adjustment
You can fine-tune the white balance saved in Memory A or
Memory B.
* Adjust [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] in [Main
When [AWB] is selected, the normal white paint adjustment
value is cleared. However, you can also set to keep the value
Automatic White Balance Mode (FAW:
Fulltime Auto White balance)
You can assign AFAWB (Fulltime Auto White balance) to any
of the three positions on the [WHT.BAL] selection switch.
Configure the setting with [FAW] in the [Camera
Set the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder to AONB
to enter FAW mode. White balance is automatically adjusted
according to the color temperature of the lighting on the
object.
White balance switching with the [WHT.BAL] selection switch
is disabled.
Memo:
● When [White Balance] in the [Camera Function]B[FULL
AUTO] menu is set to ASW SetB, you can switch the white
balance with the [WHT.BAL] selection switch on the
Note:
● The accuracy of [FAW] is inferior to that of Auto White
Balance.
● When the power of the camera recorder is turned on with
the [FAW] mode selected, it takes about 15 seconds for
the colors to stabilize.
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CSelect the item to change with the cross-shaped button
Adjusting the White
Shading
(JK) and press the Set button (R).
DChange the setting value with the cross-shaped button
(JK) while looking at the evaluated value at the bottom
right of the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen.
● If the evaluated value of the adjusting channel is larger
than 0, use the cross-shaped button (K) to change the
setting value so that the value is more or less AEvenB.
Similarly, if the value is smaller than 0, use the cross-
shaped button (J) to change the setting value.
You need to adjust white shading when you change the lens.
Even if white balance is adjusted in the center of the screen,
the top and bottom of the screen may not be adjusted.
In this case, green and yellow colors may appear on the
screen. This is due to the characteristic of the lens.
Correcting this phenomena is known as white shading
adjustment.
[R]
[G]
[B]
Red adjustment
Green adjustment
Blue adjustment
Perform this adjustment after adjusting the white balance.
[MENU] Button
(Adjustment range : Min (-128) to Normal to Max(127))
Memo:
● There may be some delay in the changes of the evaluated
value after pressing the cross-shaped button (JK).
● Increasing the setting value suppresses the colors at the
bottom and enhances the colors on top.
Cross-Shaped
Button (JK)
Set Button (R)
EPress the Set button (R) to save the settings after the
changes are complete.
FSelect [Back] and press the Set button (R) to return to
the [White Balance] menu.
Top
C D
F
Evaluated
Value
1 Fill the monitor screen with a pattern box of uniform
light source or white (plain) paper shone with uniform
lighting.
Btm
Evaluated Value Detection Frames
2 Set the control of the camera lens as follows.
ASet the aperture to F4 or more such that the iris
achieves optimum brightness.
7 Press the [MENU] button to return to the normal
screen.
If the brightness is insufficient even at F4, set to the
optimum brightness by increasing the lighting.
BWhen using zoom lens, set to the center of the zoom
Note:
adjustment range.
● If the lens setup is incorrect, you may over-correct the
white shading. Set to the recommended settings for the
lens. (Do not open the iris more than F4. Do not adjust the
zoom lens at the telephoto or wide angle end.)
● White shading occurs as a result of the optical
characteristic of the attached lens. This is not a camera
malfunction.
3 Adjust the white balance of the camera recorder.
4 Set the chroma level of the monitor to the maximum.
5 Check the monitor screen.
Evaluated value
● There is no need for adjustment if there is no color at the
top and bottom of the screen.
A value that compares the average values of the R, G, B
channels in the evaluated value detection frames at the top
(Top) and bottom (Btm) of the LCD monitor or viewfinder
(difference between [Top] and [Btm]).
● If the top of the screen is greenish and the bottom is
reddish or vice versa, continue this adjustment.
6 Adjust the white shading.
If [Top] is larger than [Btm], a negative value is displayed. If
[Top] is smaller than [Btm], a positive value is displayed.
When there is no difference between [Top] and [Btm],
AEvenB is displayed. Set such that the evaluated value is
more or less AEvenB.
It is recommended to adjust only G (green).
ASet [Main Menu]B[Camera Process]B[White
BSelect [Adjust] in the [White Balance] menu and press
the Set button (R).
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Setting the ND Filter
Use the ND filter to keep the lens aperture in the appropriate
range.
Switch according to the brightness of the object. When the
switch is changed, the position of the switched ND filter is
displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
(STATUS 1 Screen)
[ND FILTER]
Switch
1280x720 30/24 fps
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
24p HQ
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
S.DTL
B -3
ND1/16 A<3200K>
A
B
STBY
100min
100min
282min
Displays the position of the ND filter
[1/16]
[1/4]
Reduces the amount of incident light to 1/16. Select
this for extremely bright outdoor environments.
Reduces the amount of incident light to 1/4. Select
this for bright and sunny outdoor environments.
[OFF]
Select this for indoor and dark outdoor environments.
Memo:
● The display of the ND filter position is set to AOffB by
default. To display the position of the ND filter, set [Filter]
in the [LCD/VF]B[Status Display] menu to AOnB.
● It is recommended to use the ND filter to set the lens
aperture to less than F5.6.
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Adjusting Audio Input
Settings and Recording
Level
Adjusting Audio Recording Level
You can select to adjust the audio recording levels for the two
channels (CH-1/CH-2) manually or automatically.
You can record audio from the two channels (CH-1/CH-2) in
synchronization with video images on this camera recorder.
The camera recorder is equipped with [INPUT1] and
[INPUT2] terminals for audio input. You can select a
recording channel and the adjustment mode (manual/
automatic).
[AUDIO LEVEL
CH-1/CH-2]
Adjustment Knob
[FULL AUTO] Switch
[CH-2 INPUT] Selection Switch
When the LCD monitor is open
[AUDIO SELECT CH-1/
CH-2] Selection Switch
[AUDIO INPUT 1/2]
Mode Switch
[INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminal
Ⅵ Manual Adjustment Mode (Manual
Adjustment)
Set the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch on the camera
recorder to AMANUALB to enter the manual adjustment
mode, and use the [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] adjustment
knob to set the recording level.
You can adjust the level manually during the recording,
recording pause, and stop modes.
Setting Audio Input
Select the audio to input through [INPUT1] and [INPUT2]
terminals with the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] mode switch.
1 Set the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch to
AMANUALB for the channel to manually adjust the
recording level.
[LINE]
[MIC]
Use this setting when connecting to an audio device
or other equipment. The reference input level is +4
dBu.
Use this setting when connecting to a dynamic
microphone.
2 Turn the corresponding [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2]
adjustment knob to adjust the level.
[MIC+48V] Use this setting when connecting to a microphone
(phantom microphone) that requires a +48 V power
supply.
Adjust such that the audio level meter does not light up at
-2 dB even for loud sounds.
Note:
1280x720 30/24 fps
24p HQ
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
● When connecting a device that does not require a +48 V
power supply, make sure that it is not set to the
AMIC+48VB position.
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
SKIN AREA
● When the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] mode switch is set to
AMICB, make sure that a microphone is connected to the
[INPUT1/INPUT2] terminal. If you increase the recording
level when a microphone is not connected, noise from the
input terminal may be recorded.
S.DTL
B -3
A
B
100min
100min
ND1/16 A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
STBY
282min
● When a microphone is not connected to the [INPUT1/
INPUT2] terminal, set the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] mode
switch to ALINEB or adjust the volume with the [CH1/CH2
AUDIO LEVEL] recording level adjustment knob.
STATUS 1 Screen
Audio Level Meter
Memo:
-2 dB
● Set the reference input level of AMICB and AMIC+48VB
using [Input1 Mic Ref.]/[Input2 Mic Ref.] in the [Main
Memo:
● Set [Audio Limiter] in the [Main Menu]B[Record
Set]B[Audio Set] menu to AOnB to activate the audio
limiter in the Manual Adjustment Mode. This controls the
recording level when excessive audio signals are input.
Ⅵ Setting of [CH-2 INPUT] Selection
Switch
Use the [CH-2 INPUT] selection switch to select the audio to
be recorded to CH-2.
● For the reference level to be recorded on SDHC cards, set
[Audio Ref. Level] in the [Main Menu]B[Record
Set]B[Audio Set] menu to A-20dBB or A-12dBB. (common
[INPUT1] Records audio from [INPUT1] terminal to CH-2.
[INPUT2] Records audio from [INPUT2] terminal to CH-2.
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Ⅵ Using Stereo Type Earphone Jack
When a stereo type earphone jack is connected, perform the
following setting to output stereo sound.
Note:
● When the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is
set to AONB, the recording level cannot be adjusted with
the [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] adjustment knob.
1 Set the [MONITOR SELECT] switch to ABOTHB.
Ⅵ Automatic Adjustment Mode
2 Set [Main Menu]B[A/V Out]B[Audio Monitor] to
Set the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch on the camera
recorder to AAUTOB or the [FULL AUTO] switch to AONB to
enter Automatic Adjustment Mode. The audio recording level
is set automatically according to the input level.
When the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to AONB, mode
switching with the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch is
disabled.
Only audio from [CH-1] is output through the monitor
speaker.
Memo:
● You can set the volume of the alarm tone with [Alarm
Level] in the [Main Menu]B[Others] menu. (AOffB/ALowB/
Memo:
● When [Audio] in the [Camera Function]B[FULL AUTO]
menu is set to ASW SetB, you can switch the recording
level mode with the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch
on the camera recorder even if the [FULL AUTO] switch is
Audio Monitor During Recording
You can check the input audio with the monitor speaker or
earphones.
1 Select the channel to monitor with the [MONITOR
SELECT] switch.
[CH-1]
Outputs audio from [INPUT1] terminal.
[BOTH]
Mixes and outputs audio from both [INPUT1/INPUT2]
terminals.
[CH-2]
Outputs audio from [INPUT2] terminal.
2 Adjust the volume of the monitor audio with the
[MONITOR] adjustment knob.
Monitor
Speaker
[PHONES]
Terminal
[MONITOR]
Adjustment Knob
[MONITOR SELECT]
Switch
Memo:
● Alarm tone is output when there is an abnormality in the
camera recorder. Alarm tone is also output when the
SDHC card is full or when the battery is low.
● Alarm tone is not output during recording.
Note:
● Increasing the volume of the monitor too much may result
in howling of the camera microphone.
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Memo:
Setting Time Code and
User’s Bit
● The built-in time code generator number is displayed.
● Time code display for [IEEE1394] input is not supported.
● Values recorded on the SDHC card is displayed in Media
mode.
VIDEO Output
Setting Display
LCD/VF Display
Time code and user’s bit data are recorded with the video in
this camera recorder.
The time code and user’s bit are displayed on the viewfinder
and LCD screens during playback or recording. (Status
screen)
Display
TC
UB
Time
Code
When [Main Menu]B[LCD/ When [Analog
VF]B[Status Display]B[TC/ Out Char.] or [SDI
UB] is set to AOnB, time
code or user’s bit is
displayed during the
Out Char.] in the
[A/V Out] menu is
set to AOnB, time
User’s
Bit
following status display and code or user’s bit
information display mode of is displayed in the
the LCD screen.
respective video
output images
during the LCD/
VF display setting
on the left.
Displaying Time Code and User’s Bit
The time code and user’s bit are displayed on the viewfinder
and LCD screens during playback or recording.
Ⅵ STATUS 1 Screen in
Camera mode
Ⅵ STATUS 1, STATUS 2
Screens in Media mode
(SD)
The display differs according to the menu settings.
1 Set [Main Menu]B[LCD/VF]B[Status Display]B[TC/
Time code or user’s bit data is displayed on the status
screen.
Time Code Operation Mode
Time Code or User’s Bit
Three types of time code operation can be selected with the
[TC GENE.] switch. They are AFREEB, ARECB, and
AREGENB.
1280x720 30/24 fps
24p HQ
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
Setting Mode
Description
FREE
FreeRun The time code operates in the run mode at all
mode
times regardless of the recording status.
It continues to run even when the power of the
camera recorder is turned off. *
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
REC
RecRun The time code operates in the run mode during
S.DTL
B -3
ND1/16 A<3200K>
A
B
STBY
mode
recording. It continues to run in the order of the
recorded clips as long as the SDHC card is not
replaced. If the SDHC card is removed and
recording is made on another card, time code
will be recorded on the new card from where it
was left off in the previous card.
100min
100min
282min
STATUS 1 Screen
REGEN Regen
mode
The time code operates in the run mode during
recording. When the SDHC card is replaced,
the last time code recorded on the card is read
and recorded on a new card so that the time
2 Select the display with the [TC DISPLAY] switch on
the LCD monitor.
Select time code display (TC) or user’s bit display (UB).
* When [Rec Mode] in the [Record Set] menu is set to
AVariable FrameB, time code operation enters RecRun
mode.
[TC DISPLAY]
Setting Switch
[TC GENE.] Setting Switch
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Ⅵ Setting Time Code
Presetting the Time Code
[USER2] Button
Time code and user’s bit data generated from the internal
time code generator are recorded.
This section describes how to set [TC Preset] in the [TC/UB]
[MENU] Button
Set Button (R)
[USER2] Button
Cross-
Shaped
Button
(JKH I)
[CANCEL] Button
1 Select [Main Menu]B[TC/UB]B[TC Preset] and press
The [TC Preset] screen appears.
[TC GENE.] Setting Switch
1
Memo:
● When the frame rate setting in [Main Menu]B[Record
Set]B[Record Format]B[Frame & Bit Rate] is A50, 25,
● You can configure the setting without accessing the [TC/
Ⅵ Required Settings Before Preset
[TC/UB] Menu Screen
1 Set the [TC GENE.] switch to ARECB or AFREEB.
Memo:
● When the [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB, the
parameter is displayed as ARegenerationB and cannot be
selected.
[REC]
Preset data in the time code generator operates in
run mode during recording mode. Set this when
recording continous time code in connecting frames.
[FREE]
Time code starts to operate in run mode from the
preset time in the time code generator.
2 Set the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).
2 Select the framing mode for the time code generator
Use the cross-shaped button (H I) to place the cursor at the
item to set, then the cross-shaped button (JK) to change the
values.
(only when the frame rate setting is A60B or A30B).
Set using [Main Menu]B[TC/UB]B[Drop].
[Drop]
Sets the run mode of the time code generator to drop
frame mode.
Use this setting when placing emphasis on the
recording time.
Cursor
[Non
Drop]
Sets the run mode of the time code generator to non-
drop frame mode.
Use this setting when placing emphasis on the
number of frames.
During non-drop frame
[TC Preset] Screen
(During drop frame)
Memo:
Drop frame/non-drop frame mode
● When the frame rate setting in [Main Menu]B[Record Set]
B[Record Format]B[Frame & Bit Rate] is 60 (30), the
actual number of frames per second is approximately
59.94 (29.97). However, the time code processing
standard is 60 (30) frames. To make up for the frame
number discrepancy, the drop frame mode (Drop) drops
the 00 frame and 01 frame every minute except for
minutes that are multiples of 10.
Memo:
● Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to A0B. The
cursor moves to the time digit (left).
3 Check the values and press the Set button (R).
● On the other hand, the non-drop frame mode (Non Drop)
does not drop frames and ignores the discrepancy with
the actual time.
● The time code is set and the screen returns to [TC/UB].
● To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.
4 Press the [MENU] button.
Returns to the normal screen.
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3 Check the values and press the Set button (R).
● The time code is set and the screen returns to [TC/UB].
● To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.
4 Press the [MENU] button.
Returns to the normal screen.
Presetting the User’s Bit
You can add an 8-digit hexadecimal number as the user’s bit
to the recorded image.
Setting Time Code Without Opening the
Menu
[USER2] Button
[USER1] Button
[USER2] Button
[MENU] Button
Set Button (R)
[MENU] Button
Set Button (R)
Cross-
Shaped
Button
(JKH I)
Cross-
Shaped
Button
(JKH I)
[CANCEL] Button
[CANCEL] Button
1 Select [Main Menu]B[TC/UB]B[UB Preset] and press
Memo:
● Settings cannot be made in the following cases.
● [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB.
The [UB Preset] setting screen appears.
● Menu screen is displayed.
● The camera recorder is not in Camera mode.
1
Ⅵ Required Settings Before Preset
● Set the [TC DISPLAY] switch to ATCB.
● Set the [TC GENE.] switch to settings other than
AREGENB.
[TC/UB] Menu Screen
Memo:
Ⅵ Setting Time Code
● When the [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB, the
parameter is displayed as ARegenerationB and cannot be
selected.
1 Hold down the [MENU] button and press the [USER1]
button.
The [TC Preset] setting screen appears.
2 Use the cross-shaped button (H I) to place the cursor
at the item to set, then the cross-shaped button (JK) to
change the values.
Cursor
Numbers between 0 and 9 or alphabets between A and F
can be specified for the user’s bit.
Cursor
[TC Preset] Screen
(During drop frame)
[UB Preset] Screen
Memo:
● Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to A0B. The
cursor moves to the left.
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2 Set the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).
2 Set the user’s bit.
Use the cross-shaped button (H I) to place the cursor at the
item to set, then the cross-shaped button (JK) to change the
values.
Use the cross-shaped button (H I) to place the cursor at the
item to set, then the cross-shaped button (JK) to change the
values.
Memo:
Memo:
● Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to A0B. The
cursor moves to the time digit (left).
● Press the [USER2] button to reset each digit to A0B. The
cursor moves to the left.
3 Check the values and press the Set button (R).
3 Check the values and press the Set button (R).
● The time code is set and the screen returns to the normal
screen.
● The user’s bit is set and the screen returns to the normal
screen.
● To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.
● To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.
Note:
● Editing will be canceled and the screen will close under
the following situations.
Note:
● Editing will be canceled and the screen will close under
the following situations.
● The [TC DISPLAY] switch is selected during editing.
● The [TC DISPLAY] switch is selected during editing.
● The camera recorder is switched to the Media mode.
● The camera recorder is switched to the Media mode.
● When editing time code, operations of the [USER1],
[USER2], [USER3] buttons that are set in the [Main
Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set] menu are
disabled. [USER2] functions as the number reset button.
● When editing time code, operations of the [USER1],
[USER2], [USER3] buttons that are set in the [Main
Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set] menu are
disabled. [USER2] functions as the number reset button.
Recording Time Code in Continuation of
the Recorded Time Code on SDHC card
Setting User’s Bit Without Opening the
Menu
Memo:
● Settings cannot be made in the following cases.
● [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB.
● Menu screen is displayed.
● The camera recorder is not in Camera mode.
Ⅵ Required Settings Before Preset
● Set the [TC DISPLAY] switch to AUBB.
● Set the [TC GENE.] switch to settings other than
AREGENB.
[TC GENE.] Setting Switch
This camera recorder is equipped with the time code reader.
Set the [TC GENE.] switch on the inner panel of the LCD to
AREGENB.
When the camera recorder enters from recording standby
mode to recording mode, it reads the time code already
recorded on the SDHC card and records the new time code
in continuation of that value.
Ⅵ Setting User’s Bit
1 Hold down the [MENU] button and press the [USER1]
button.
The [UB Preset] setting screen appears.
The same data as the user’s bit already recorded on the
SDHC card is recorded.
Cursor
Memo:
● When the [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB, the
framing mode of the time code follows the settings in
[Drop] of the [TC/UB] menu instead of the clip settings.
[UB Preset] Screen
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Memo:
Setting Zebra Pattern
● ATop2B and ABottom2B cannot be set if [Zebra] is set to
A1PatternB.
● When the specified range of two zebra patterns overlaps,
the two zebra patterns overlap and are displayed in a grid.
When the luminance level range for displaying zebra patterns
is specified, diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed at
areas with the specified luminance levels during shooting.
3 Display the zebra pattern.
Specifying the Brightness (Luminance)
Level Range for Displaying Zebra Pattern
Set the [ZEBRA ON/OFF] switch in front of the camera
recorder to AONB to display the zebra pattern at the specified
range.
Zebra Pattern
[ZEBRA ON/OFF] Switch
Specify the upper (Top1, Top2) and lower (Bottom1,
Bottom2) limits of the luminance level.
1 Set the zebra display pattern.
● Select the display pattern in [LCD/VF]B[Shooting
Assist]B[Zebra].
[Zebra1] Display
[Zebra2] Display
2 Specify the brightness (luminance) level range for
displaying zebra pattern.
Specify the upper (Top1, Top2) and lower (Bottom1,
Bottom2) limits of the luminance level in [LCD/
VF]B[Shooting Assist]B[Zebra].
Item
Zebra
Settings
Options
Zebra display pattern
1Pattern
2Patterns
Top1
Upper luminance limit for
displaying [Zebra1]
5 % - 100 %, Over (in
5 % increments)
Bottom1
Top2
Lower luminance limit for
displaying [Zebra1]
0 % - 100 % (in 5 %
increments)
Upper luminance limit for
displaying [Zebra2]
5 % - 100 %, Over (in
5 % increments)
Bottom2
Lower luminance limit for
displaying [Zebra2]
0 % - 100 % (in 5 %
increments)
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3 Flip the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch of the
Setting Spot Meter
camera recorder.
The operation switches as below when the [SKIN AREA/
SPOT METER] switch is flipped.
Ⅵ When [Max&Min]/[Max]/[Min] is selected
A [SPOT METER ON] is displayed when the switch is
flipped. Cursors appear according to the settings. The
positions of the brightest (Max) and darkest (Min) areas
in the screen are automatically detected with regard to
the changes of the object, and the brightness of these
areas are displayed.
The brightness of the object during shooting is displayed.
This function is useful when setting video or stage lighting or
when specifying camera exposure.
A cursor indicating the location and the brightness (%) of that
location are displayed in the images shown on the LCD
monitor and viewfinder screens.
● Zebra patterns display the brightness of output video
● This function allows you to check the brightness of input
images from the lens without depending on image
processing such as gamma curve. The dynamic range of
the camera recorder is 300 % and a brightness range of
0 % to 300 % and above is displayed.
Cursor
([Max]:Green)
Cursor
([Min]:Yellow)
Memo:
● Spot meter may not be consistent with the zebra display
range. When [Gamma] in the [Camera Process] menu is
set to ACinemaB or AFilm OutB, the 100IRE output is not
When an object of more than 300 % luminance is
detected, it is displayed as 300 %.
B [SPOT METER FIXED] is displayed when the switch is
flipped. Automatic detection stops. Frames are fixed at
the stopped positions and the brightness are displayed.
Set Button (R)
Cursor
([Max]:Green)
Cross-
Shaped
Button
(JKH I)
Cursor
([Min]:Yellow)
[SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] Switch
1 Select ASpot MeterB in [SKIN A./SPOT M.] of the [Main
Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set] menu.
C [SPOT METER OFF] is displayed when the switch is
flipped. Displays of cursors and brightness disappear.
2 Select one of the following from [SPOT METER].
Color of frame
indicating the position
Item
Settings
[Max&Min] Displays the brightness (%) [Max] : Green
and positions of the
[Min] : Yellow
brightest and darkest areas
in the screen. Frames may
also be stopped at the
current positions.
[Max]
Displays the brightness (%) Green
and position of the brightest
area in the screen. Frames
may also be stopped at the
current positions.
D Returns to the state in A.
[Min]
Displays the brightness (%) Yellow
and position of the darkest
area in the screen. Frame
may also be stopped at the
current positions.
[Manual]
Displays the brightness (%) Green
of the specified position.
(Blinks in red when
specifying the position)
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Viewing Recorded Videos
Immediately (Clip Review)
You can check (review) the last recorded video clip on the
screen.
However, the video clip cannot be played back if the settings
of the camera recorder are different from the video format
(Camera Resolution/Frame & Bit Rate) of the clip.
Ⅵ When [Manual] is selected
A [SPOT METER FIXED] is displayed when the switch is
flipped. The brightness of the cursor position is displayed.
Memo:
Cursor (Green)
● To use this function, assign AClip ReviewB to any of the
[USER1], [USER2], [USER3] buttons or the [RET] button
on the lens.
* [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set]B[LENS
RET]/[USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3]BAClip ReviewB
B [SPOT METER OFF] is displayed when the switch is
flipped. Displays of cursors and brightness disappear.
[RET] Button
W
T
R E T
A
M
I R I S
C [SPOT METER SELECT] is displayed when the switch is
flipped. The cursor blinks in red.
Move the cursor with the cross-shaped button (JKH I) to
specify the position to display the brightness. When the
position is decided, press the Set button (R) or flip the
switch to confirm.
1 Press the button assigned with the AClip ReviewB
function during standby (ASTBYB is displayed).
Playback of the configured section starts.
Memo:
● The video clip is played back according to the [Clip
Review] settings in the [Camera Function] menu. By
default setting (Last 5 sec), the last 5 seconds of the clip is
Cursor
(Blinks in red)
● When playback is complete, the camera recorder exits
Clip Review and returns to ASTBYB (recording standby)
mode.
D Returns to the state in A.
Memo:
● When moving the cursor position, [SHUTTER]/[AE
LEVEL] control is disabled.
● You can also decide the position of the cursor with the Set
button (R).
● When the brightness is 0 % in the entire screen, the frame
is fixed in the center.
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Note:
Assigning Functions to
User Buttons
● During Clip Review, only the [CANCEL] and [REC]
buttons are enabled. Press the [CANCEL] button to
cancel clip review and return to ASTBYB (recording
standby) mode. Press the [REC] button to cancel clip
review and enter recording mode. It will take some time to
start recording after the button is pressed.
● When the last clip is less than 5 seconds, the whole clip is
played back.
You can assign functions to the [USER1], [USER2], and
[USER3] buttons.
By assigning functions to the [USER1], [USER2], and
[USER3] buttons, the usability of the camera recorder is
enhanced.
● Only video clips in the currently selected slot can be
reviewed.
● When there are no clips in the selected slot, Clip Review
function is disabled.
● Clip Review is unavailable when Clip Continuous REC is
paused (STBYC, red text). To operate Clip Review, use
the [CANCEL] button to set to ASTBYCB (white text) first.
● Clip Review is unavailable when the camera recorder is
connected to an external equipment and the equipment is
in recording state.
[USER1], [USER2], [USER3]
Buttons
1 Assign functions to the [USER1], [USER2], and
Set each of the [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3] items in
the [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set] menu.
Memo:
● Operations of the [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3]
buttons are interlocked with the menu settings.
● When the menu screen is displayed, these buttons
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Protecting Important
Scenes (OK Mark Function)
Special Recording
You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes.
Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus
protecting the important clips. In addition, you can display
only the clips with OK marks in the thumbnail display during
Media mode.
Besides the normal recording mode, three special recording
methods are available in this camera recorder. They are Pre
REC, Clip Continuous REC, and Variable Frame REC.
Select the mode from [Rec Mode] in the [Record Set] menu.
* Set using [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Mode].
Appending OK Marks During Recording
Pre REC
1 Assign the AOK MarkB function to the [RET] button on
This mode allows you to start video and audio recording
about 3 seconds before the actual recording.
You can start recording about 3 seconds before the actual
recording when the camera recorder is in recording standby
mode (STBYP).
Using Pre REC allows you to record a complete event
without missing the initial scenes even if you start the
recording late.
the lens from the menu.
● Select [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch
● Append or delete the [OK] mark with every press of the
[RET] button.
● When an OK mark is appended, AOKB appears at the top
left of the status screen on the viewfinder/LCD monitor.
Finished clip
(Recorded video and audio)
AOKB Mark
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
1280x720 30/24 fps
60p HQ
OK
Records approx. 3
seconds before
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
Press [REC]
(Recording starts)
Press [REC]
(Recording stops)
S.DTL
B -3
A
B
REC
100min
100min
ND1/16 A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
282min
● Set [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Mode] to APre
RecB.
● The status display changes to ASTBYBBASTBYPB.
STATUS 1 Screen
Memo:
● Clips appended with [OK Mark] cannot be deleted from
the camera recorder using [Delete Clip]. (However, they
will be deleted when the SDHC card is formatted.)
● When the camera recorder is in Media mode (SD Card
mode), you can delete the [OK] marks appended during
recording, or append/delete [OK] marks after shooting.
2 Press the [REC] button to start recording in Pre REC
mode.
● The status display changes to ASTBYPBBARECPB and
the card slot status indicator lights up in red.
● Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The
display changes to ARECPBBASTBYPB and the card
slot status indicator lights up in green.
Note:
Note:
● When the write-protect switch on the SDHC card is set
● When the interval between start and stop recording is
short, ASTBYPB may not be displayed immediately after
recording is complete.
(
is displayed), [OK] marks cannot be appended/
deleted.
ARECPBBASTBYPB (STBY blinks in red)BASTBYPB is
displayed.
● When the SDHC card becomes full during recording,
recording stops and ASTOPPB is displayed.
● Video and audio before the above mentioned time may
not be recorded after recording starts in the following
cases.
● Immediately after power on
● Immediately after switching from Media mode to
Camera mode
● Immediately after setting [Rec Mode]
● Immediately after the end of Clip Review
● Immediately after changing file format
● Immediately after changing video format
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6 Resume recording. (Recording 3)
Clip Continuous REC
● Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The
display changes to ASTBYCB (red text) BARECCB.
● The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.
In normal recording, when the recording stops, the image,
audio, and accompanying data from the start till the end of
the recording are recorded as one AclipB on the SDHC card.
This mode allows you to consolidate several rounds of Astart-
stop recordingB into one clip.
7 Press and hold the [REC] button.
● Recording stops and the display changes to
ARECCBBASTBYCB. A AclipB is generated.
● The card slot status indicator lights up in green.
Example: In normal recording, three clips are generated as
Recording 1, Recording 2, and Recording 3.
However, recording in this mode generates only
one clip.
8 Press the [REC] button again.
● The status display changes to ASTBYCBBARECCB and
the card slot status indicator lights up in red.
● A new AclipB is generated from here.
Press [REC]
(Recording starts)
Press [REC]
(Recording resumes)
Press [REC]
(Recording resumes)
Memo:
Press [REC]
(Recording pauses)
Press [REC]
(Recording pauses)
Press [REC]
(Recording stops)
● The following operations are unavailable while recording
is paused (STBYC, red text).
Recording 1
Recording 2
Recording 3
● Switching SDHC card slots
● Files are split into sizes of 4 GB (or 30 minutes)
regardless of the menu settings.
Finished clip
(Recorded video and audio)
Note:
● Do not remove the SDHC card during recording (RECC,
red text) or recording pause (STBYC, red text).
● To remove the SDHC card in AClip ContinuousB mode,
press the [CANCEL] button, check that ASTBYCB (white
text) is displayed and the card slot status indicator is
lighted in green before you remove the card.
● When the SDHC card becomes full during recording,
recording stops and ASTOPCB is displayed.
● When the [POWER] switch is turned off during recording
or recording pause, recording stops and power is cut off
after a clip is generated.
Recording 1 Recording 2 Recording 3
1 Set [Rec Mode] to AClip ContinuousB.
● Set [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Mode] to AClip
● The status display changes to ASTBYBBASTBYCB.
2 Start recording. (Recording 1)
● If the power is cut off due to low battery power, a proper
clip may not be generated.
● Press the [REC] button to start recording in Clip
Continuous mode.
● The status display changes to ASTBYCBBARECCB and
the card slot status indicator lights up in red.
3 Pause recording.
● Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The
display changes to ARECCBBASTBYCB (red text).
● The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.
Memo:
● When the [CANCEL] button is pressed while the camera
recorder is paused (STBYC), the display changes to
ASTBYCB (red text) BASTBYCB (blinking red text)
BASTBYCB (white text). A AclipB is generated. The card
slot status indicator lights up in green.
4 Resume recording. (Recording 2)
● Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The
display changes to ASTBYCB (red text) BARECCB.
● The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.
5 Pause recording.
● Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The
display changes to ARECCBBASTBYCB (red text).
● The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.
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Note:
● The recording frame rate cannot be changed during
recording. To change the frame rate, stop the recording
first and perform the change.
● When the [TC GENE.] switch located on the inner panel of
the LCD is set to AFREEB, videos are recorded in REC
(RecRun) time code.
● Audio cannot be recorded. A
mark appears in the audio
● Depending on the settings, images beyond the recording
stop position may be recorded and it may take time for the
camera recorder to enter ASTBYB mode.
Variable Frame REC
Shooting in this mode allows you to obtain smooth slow
motion or quick motion videos.
Using different frame rate settings for recording and
playback, videos captured at normal speed can be played
back more smoothly than those in low or high speed
playback.
To enable Variable Frame REC, the following two settings are
required at the same time.
● [Camera Resolution] in the [Record Format] menu is set
to A1280x720B.
● [Frame & Bit Rate] in the [Record Format] menu is set to
A30p(HQ)B, A24p(HQ)B, or A25p(HQ)B.
Ⅵ Number of Frames that can be Set
1 Set [Camera Resolution] to A1280x720B, then set
Set [Frame & Bit Rate] to A30p(HQ)B, A24p(HQ)B, or
A25p(HQ)B.
Set [Main Menu]B[Record Set]B[Rec Mode] to AVariable
FrameB.
3 Select a recording frame rate from [Frame Rate].
The selectable frame rates are as shown below.
Record Format
1280x720 30p(HQ)
24p(HQ)
Selectable Shooting Frame Rate
10
^
^
12
10
^
15
12
10
20
24 30
40 48 60
30 40 48 60
40 50
Standard Slow motion
^
15
20 24
25p(HQ)
12.5 20 25
^
^
Effect during playback Quick motion
Memo:
● When [AE LEVEL] in the [Main Menu]B[Camera
Function]B[Switch Set] menu is set to AAE LEVEL/VFRB,
you can use the cross-shaped button (H I) to select the
frame rate during Variable Frame REC. In modes other
than Variable Frame REC, the cross-shaped button (H I)
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Playback
Playing Back Recorded
Clips
Thumbnail Screen
The thumbnail screen is available in “No Detailed Properties
(4x3 thumbnails)” and “Detailed Properties (4x1 thumbnails)”
displays.
Use the thumbnail menu [Detailed Properties] to switch
The first frame of the recorded clip on the SDHC card is
displayed as the thumbnail.
Thumbnails are displayed in order of recording from the
oldest to most recent.
To play back clips recorded on SDHC cards, switch to the
Media mode (SD Card mode).
Press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button in Camera mode to
enter SD Card mode. A thumbnail screen of the clips
recorded on the SDHC card is displayed.
You can play back the selected clip on the thumbnail screen.
Ⅵ No Detailed Properties (4x3
Memo:
Thumbnails) Screen
● When an SDHC card without any clips is inserted, ANo
ClipsB is displayed.
D
E
F
C
B
Operation Buttons
Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the
camera recorder to operate the thumbnail screen.
A
G
C
D
H
I
B
A
J
E
F
Name
A Cursor
Description
Indicates the selected clip. Use the cross-
shaped button (JKH I) to move the cursor.
After power is turned on and SDHC card is
inserted, or when the camera recorder is
switched to Media mode (SD Card mode), the
cursor is positioned on top of the latest clip.
When the camera recorder changes to the
thumbnail screen during playback, the cursor
is positioned on the clip that was played back.
If you play back the same clip again, it will
continue from where it was left off.
Name
Description
The default position of the cursor when SDHC
card slot is switched is on the previously
selected clip before the switch.
Displays the thumbnail screen menu.
Press this button to close the menu
screen during menu display and return
to the normal screen.
A [MENU] Button
Ⅵ Example of the moving order of the
cursor (total 22 clips)
Appends (or deletes) an OK mark on
the selected clip.
B [USER1] Button
Deletes the selected clip.
C [USER2] Button
Sets the values and items. (Confirm)
Plays back the selected clip.
D Set (Play) Button
J : Moves the cursor upward.
K : Moves the cursor downward.
H : Moves back to the previous item.
I : Moves forward to the next item.
(To enter sub-menus or display
pop-up menus.)
E Cross-Shaped
Button (JKH I)
Scrolls
page
Cancels settings and returns to the
previous screen.
Stops video playback.
F [CANCEL] (Stop)
Button
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Name
Description
Displays the video format (Camera
Resolution/Frame Rate) that allows playback
and thumbnail display.
Available in 4 types: [1080/60i, 30p, 24p],
[1080/50i, 25p], [720/60p, 30p, 24p], and
[720/50p, 25p]. Clips of other video formats
are represented in alternative display. Clips
that are in alternative display cannot be
played back with the current video format
settings.
D Video Format
A
B
D
E
F
C
B
A
G
A A clip with corrupted management
information. It cannot be played back
even if you press the playback button.
H
I
B A clip that cannot be played back nor
displayed in thumbnail with the current
video format settings. It cannot be played
back even if you press the playback
J
button. The format of the clip is displayed.
* Depends on the settings in [Record
Set]B[Record Format]B[Frame & Bit Rate]
Name
Description
Displays the status of the inserted SDHC
card, selected SDHC card, write-protect
switch, and the need for restoring.
Use the [SLOT SELECT] switch to switch
slots. Clips in slot A and B cannot be
displayed at the same time.
B SDHC Card
Displays the [running number/total number of
clips] of the displayed clips.
E Number of
Clips
: Ample battery power.
: Slightly reduced battery power.
: Low battery power.
: Empty battery power. (Blinks in red)
: External power supply connected.
F Remaining
Battery
: Write-protect switch of the SDHC card
in slot A is set.
: SDHC card in slot B needs to be
restored or formatted, or is an
unsupported SDHC card.
Power
Memo:
● If the battery in use is not a recommended
one, the battery mark which indicates the
battery level may not appear.
Shows the file format of the currently
displayed clips.
Clips of other [File Format] will not be
displayed.
C File Format
* Depends on the settings in [Record
Set]B[Record Format]B[File Format] of the
Indicates the scroll position.
G Scroll Bar
When there is a black space below the scroll
bar (white), this indicates further pages.
When the scroll bar (white) is at the bottom,
this indicates the last page.
Displays the time code or date/time at the
start of clip recording. Date/time is displayed
in the local time of the shooting location.
Set whether to display ATCB or ADate/TimeB
in the thumbnail menu [Thumbnail Text].
H Thumbnail
Text
Data/time display depends on the settings in
[LCD/VF]B[Status Display]B[Date Style] of
Time is displayed in 24-hour display
regardless of the [Time Style] setting.
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Name
Description
Displays clip information (properties).
I Clip Mark
A
B
C
A OK Mark
Clip is appended with OK mark.
Memo:
● Clips appended with OK marks cannot be
deleted on the camera recorder.
B Continued From Mark
This mark indicates that the current clip is
continued from another SDHC card when
recording is divided and made on several
SDHC cards.
C Continue Mark
This mark indicates that the current clip will
continue to another SDHC card when
recording is divided and made on several
SDHC cards.
Guide for the current operation buttons.
J Operation
Guide
Moves the clip cursor to the top/bottom/left/
right.
Plays back the selected clip.
Appends an OK mark to the selected clip.
This is displayed when an OK mark is not
Memo:
● This is disabled when the SDHC card is
locked. (Displayed in gray)
Deletes the OK mark from the selected clip.
This is displayed when an OK mark is
Memo:
● This is disabled when the SDHC card is
locked. (Displayed in gray)
Deletes the selected clip.
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Name
Description
Shows the detailed properties of the selected
clip. The following information is displayed.
C Detailed
Properties
File Format
Clip Name
Resolution
Frame Rate
Bit Rate
: File format
: Clip name
: Image size
: Frame rate
: Bit rate
Audio
: Audio format
: Time code at the start of
recording
Start TC
End TC
: Time code at the end of
recording
Ⅵ Detailed Properties (4x1 Thumbnails)
Duration
USB
: Clip length
Screen
: User’s bit
Creation Date : Date created
Memo:
● The information of time and date displays in
the following order, Year, Month, Date,
Time, Minute, Second and Time zone.
● A-B is the break character between Year,
Month and Date for each, and A:B is the
break character between Time, Minute and
Second for each, and ATB is the break
character Date and Time.
A
B
C
● AZB displays behind Time when Time zone
is set to AUTC+00:00B.
(Time and date display example)
In case of AUTC+00:00B 21:18:50 on
March 4th in 2009 (Western European time
zone):
D
A2009-03-04T21:18:50ZB
Name
A Cursor
Description
In case of AUTC-05:00B 10:13:15 on March 19th
in 2009 (North American Eastern time zone).
A2009-03-19T10:13:15-05:00B
Indicates the selected clip. Use the cross-
shaped button (H I) to move the cursor.
After power is turned on and SDHC card is
inserted, or when the camera recorder is
switched to Media mode (SD Card mode), the
cursor is positioned on top of the latest clip.
When the camera recorder changes to the
thumbnail screen during playback, the cursor
is positioned on the clip that was played back.
If you play back the same clip again, it will
continue from where it was left off.
Variable Frame : Variable frame (only in
Variable Frame REC)
Guide for the current operation buttons.
D Operation
Guide
Moves the clip cursor to the left/right.
Plays back the selected clip.
The default position of the cursor when SDHC
card slot is switched is on the previously
selected clip before the switch.
Appends an OK mark to the selected clip.
This is displayed when an OK mark is not
Ⅵ Example of the moving order of the
cursor (total 6 clips)
Memo:
● This is disabled when the SDHC card is
locked. (Displayed in gray)
Deletes the OK mark from the selected clip.
This is displayed when an OK mark is
Scrolls page
Indicates the scroll position.
B Scroll Bar
When there is a black space on the right of
the scroll bar (white), this indicates further
pages.
Memo:
● This is disabled when the SDHC card is
locked. (Displayed in gray)
When the scroll bar (white) is at the right end,
this indicates the last page.
Deletes the selected clip.
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Thumbnail Menu
Playing Back
Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the
camera recorder to play back.
Press the [MENU] button during thumbnail display to display
the thumbnail menu.
Press the [MENU] button during menu display to cancel the
settings and exit the menu.
A
B
Thumbnail Menu
Sub-Menu
C
Name
Description
Plays back/pauses the selected clip.
A
B
Button
Thumbnail Menu Screen
Skips in the reverse or forward direction.
Button
Button
Fast forwards in the reverse or forward
direction.
Item
Function
Stops playback.
C
Button
Media info
Displays the information screen of the SDHC
card.
Detailed
Properties
For selecting the display method of the
thumbnail screen.
If a check is selected, the thumbnail screen will
be displayed as [Detailed Properties (4x1
1 Select the clip to play back on the thumbnail screen.
Select the clip to play back with the cross-shaped button
(JKH I).
Thumbnail
Text...
For selecting the display method for the
thumbnail text on the thumbnail screen.
2 Press the playback/pause button.
Playback of the selected clip starts.
TC
Displays the recording start time code at the
thumbnail text display area (below the
thumbnail).
Date/Time
Displays the recording start date/time at the
thumbnail text display area (below the
thumbnail).
Ⅵ Time Code Playback
Time code or user’s bit recorded on an SDHC card can be
displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
Delete Clip...
One Clip
All Clips
Main Menu...
Exit
Deletes the selected clip.
Memo:
● When [HD/SD-SDI Out] in the [A/V Out] menu is set to
AHD-SDIB or ASD-SDIB, time code is also output from the
● User’s bit output from the [HD/SD-SDI] output terminal is
used as a flag to determine valid video signals. Therefore,
accurate values will not be output.
Deletes all clips that are displayed.
Exits and closes the menu.
● If a section without time code is played back, the time
code will stop. However, playback will continue.
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2 Press the [USER2] button.
Deleting Clips
A screen to confirm deletion appears.
3 Use the cross-shaped button (JK) to select [Delete]
and press the Set button (R).
Deleting starts.
For deleting clips.
[USER2] Button
[MENU] Button
Set Button (R)
3
Cross-
Shaped
Button
(JKH I)
[CANCEL] Button
Note:
● Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted on the
camera recorder.
● Read-only clips can be deleted on a PC.
Deleting One Clip
You can delete a selected clip with any of the following
operations.
A Press [USER2] button when menu is not displayed.
Memo:
B Perform [Delete Clip]B[One Clip] in thumbnail menu.
● Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The
deleting operation cannot be canceled.
● The cursor moves to the next clip (or previous clip if a next
clip does not exist) after deletion.
Memo:
● A clip cannot be deleted with the [USER2] button and
menu operation ([Delete Clip]B[One Clip]) under the
following situations.
● A clip with OK mark is selected.
● Write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set (
displayed).
Ⅵ Deleting with [Delete Clip]B[One Clip] in the menu
is
1 Select the clip to delete.
Select the clip to delete with the cross-shaped button
(JKH I).
Ⅵ During Thumbnail Screen
Ⅵ Deleting with [USER2] button
1 Select the clip to delete.
1
Select the clip to delete with the cross-shaped button (JKH I).
1
2 Press the [MENU] button.
The thumbnail menu screen appears.
3 Select [Delete Clip]B[One Clip] and press the Set
button (R).
A screen to confirm deletion appears.
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4 Use the cross-shaped button (JK) to select [Delete]
and press the Set button (R).
Deleting starts.
3
Memo:
Deleting All Clips
Deletes all clips that are displayed.
● Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The
deleting operation cannot be canceled.
● The cursor moves to the next clip (or previous clip if a next
clip does not exist) after deletion.
1 Press the [MENU] button.
The thumbnail menu screen appears.
2 Select [Delete Clip]B[All Clips] in the menu.
Ⅵ During Playback or Pause Screen
Ⅵ Deleting with [USER2] button
A screen to confirm deletion appears.
3 Select [Delete] and press the Set button (R).
1 Press [USER2] button during clip playback.
Deleting starts.
A screen to confirm deletion appears.
Memo:
2 Select [Delete] and press the Set button (R).
● Button operations are unavailable during deletion. The
deleting operation cannot be canceled.
● The time taken to delete clips depends on the number of
clips to be deleted.
Deleting starts.
2
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Appending and Deleting
OK Marks
OK Mark
You can append OK marks to the clips for important scenes.
Clips appended with OK marks cannot be deleted, thus
protecting the important clips.
When the camera recorder is in Media mode (SD Card
mode), you can delete the OK marks appended during
recording, or append/delete OK marks after shooting.
Memo:
● The [USER1] button is disabled (displayed in gray) and
[USER1] Button
OK marks cannot be appended when the write-protect
switch of the SDHC card is set (
is displayed).
● AOK Mark Added...B is displayed when changing marks
and other operations are unavailable.
[MENU] Button
Set Button (R)
Ⅵ During Playback or Pause Screen
Cross-
Shaped
Button
1 Press [USER1] button during clip playback.
An OK mark is appended to the clip.
(JKH I)
[CANCEL] Button
Appending OK Marks
Ⅵ During Thumbnail Screen
1 Select a clip without an OK mark and press the
[USER1] button.
An OK mark is appended to the clip.
1
OK Mark
Memo:
● The clip pauses when an OK mark is appended or deleted
during playback.
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Ⅵ During Playback or Pause Screen
Deleting OK Marks
1 Press the [USER1] button when playing back a clip
appended with OK mark.
Ⅵ During Thumbnail Screen
The OK mark is deleted.
1 Select a clip to delete OK mark and press the [USER1]
button.
The OK mark is deleted.
1
Memo:
● The [USER1] button is disabled (displayed in gray) and
OK marks cannot be deleted when the write-protect
switch of the SDHC card is set (
is displayed).
● AOK Mark Added...B/AOK Mark Deleted...B is displayed
when changing marks and other operations are
unavailable.
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Menu Display and Detailed Settings
Name
Description
Switches between the [Main Menu] and
[Favorites Menu] screens.
Basic Operations in Menu
Screen
G [STATUS]
Button
Display and Description of the Menu
Screen
Press the [MENU] button on the side control panel of the
camera recorder to display the menu screen on the LCD
monitor and viewfinder.
Various settings for shooting and playback can be configured
on the menu screen.
There are two types of menu screens - [Main Menu] and
[Favorites Menu].
Ⅵ Selecting Menu Items
F
G
A
B
H
I
[Main Menu] contains all the setting items of the camera
recorder, classified according to functions and uses, while
[Favorites Menu] allows users to customize the menu items
The operating procedures and main screen displays are the
same for both menus.
The menu screen can also be displayed on external monitors
connected to the video signal output terminal.
C
D
J
K
E
Name
Description
Displays the current states, such as
recording and playback.
A Status Display
Operation Buttons
Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the
camera recorder to operate the menu.
Same display as the status screen.
Ⅵ During Camera mode:
B
Ⅵ During Media mode (SD Card
C
D
mode):
A
Indicates the selected item. Use the cross-
B Cursor
shaped button (JK) to move the cursor.
E
Displays the names of the menu item and
sub-menu.
Menu items with [...] after them indicates
that there is a sub-menu to access.
C Menu Item
F
Items that cannot be changed are displayed
in gray and cannot be selected.
D Fixed Item
E [Back] Back
F Menu Title
G
Select [Back] and press the Set button (R)
to return to the previous level.
Title of the currently displayed menu.
Name
Description
Displays the menu screen.
● [Main Menu] is displayed by default when
: Ample battery power.
G Remaining
A [MENU] Button
: Slightly reduced battery power.
: Low battery power.
Battery Power
pressed.
: Empty battery power. (Blinks in red)
: External power supply connected.
● During normal usage, [Main Menu] is
displayed if the previous menu operation
ended at [Main Menu], and [Favorites
Menu] if the previous menu operation
ended at [Favorites Menu].
Press this button to close the menu screen
during menu display and return to the
normal screen.
Memo:
● If the battery in use is not a
recommended one, the battery mark
which indicates the battery level may not
appear.
Indicates the current menu type with the line
color.
H Header
Adds the selected menu or submenu item to
B [USER1]
Button
Blue
: [Main Menu] Screen
Green : [Favorites Menu] (Operation
screen)
Resets settings in the [TC Preset] or [UB
Preset] setting screen. This button is
disabled in other screens.
C [USER2]
Button
Magenta: [Favorites Menu] (Editing screen)
Indicates the scroll position.
I Scroll Bar
Sets the values and items.
D Set button (R)
Setting values for the menu items.
For menus with sub-menus, values are not
displayed.
J Setting Values
J: Moves the cursor upward.
E Cross-Shaped
K: Moves the cursor downward.
H: Moves back to the previous item.
I: Moves forward to the next item.
Button (JKH
I
)
Guide for the current operation buttons.
K Operation
Guide
Cancels settings and returns to the previous
screen.
F [CANCEL]
Button
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Ⅵ Changing Setting Values
A
C
B
A
D
E
F
F
D
E
B
Name
A Character
Description
Field for entering the title.
You can enter up to 8 characters for the
[Scene File]/[Picture File] subname or up to
4 characters for the [Clip Name Prefix].
Name
A Menu Item to
Description
Menu item to be changed.
A list of setting values C appears in a pop-
Entry Field
Change
up.
Guide for the current operation buttons.
B Operation
Select a character using the key cursor D,
and press the Set button (R) to input the
selected character at the position of the
character cursor. The character cursor
moves to the next position on the right each
time a character is input.
B Character
Guide
Cursor
A pop-up displaying a list of setting values
for selection.
The height of the pop-up depends on the
number of settings available. Use the scroll
bar D to confirm the current display status.
C List of Setting
Values
The cursor can be moved using the arrow
keys F.
Indicates the scroll position.
D Scroll Bar
Use the cross-shaped button (JKH I) to
move the key cursor D to the character you
want to enter.
C Character
Indicates the selected item. Use the cross-
shaped button (JK) to move the cursor.
Keys
E Cursor
Indicates the currently selected character or
item. Use the cross-shaped button (JKH I)
to move the cursor.
D Key Cursor
Setting values before changing. R appears
at the beginning of the item.
F Setting Values
Before
Change
Select [Set]/[Store] and press the Set button
(R) to confirm the title.
Select [Cancel] and press the Set button (R)
on the side control panel of the camera
recorder to abort character input and return
to the previous screen.
E Confirmation
Buttons
Text Input with Software Keyboard
Use the software keyboard to enter the [Scene File]/[Picture
File] subname and [Clip Name Prefix].
Moves the position of the character cursor
B.
F Arrow Keys
Select [BS] and press the Set button (R) on
the side control panel to delete the
character on the left of the character cursor
B.
G [BS]
Backspace
Key
A
Select [SP] and press the Set button (R) on
the side control panel to enter a space at the
current position of the character cursor B.
H [SP] Space
Key
B
F
G
C
H
D
E
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Menu Screen Hierarchical
Chart
File Format
Camera Resolution
Frame & Bit Rate
Clip Name Prefix
Reset Clip Number
Input1 Mic Ref.
Input2 Mic Ref.
Mic Wind Cut
Audio Ref. Level
Audio Limiter
Test Tone
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Bars
Shutter
AE LEVEL
AE Speed
ALC Limit
Auto Iris Limit (OPEN)
Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE)
EEI Limit
Smooth Trans
Detail
Master Black
Black Toe
Knee
White Clip
Gamma
Color Gain
DNR
Reverse Picture
Reset Process
Memo:
● A [Back] item (omitted in the chart) can be found at the end of each menu item. Select [Back] and press the Set button (R) to
return to the previous level.
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TC Preset
UB Preset
Drop
LCD + VF
VF Display
LCD Mirror Mode
Output Terminal
Down Convert
Set Up
HD/SD-SDI Out
Analog Out Char.
SDI Out Char.
Audio Monitor
Alarm Level
Mode LED
Tally System
Front Tally
Back Tally
1394 Rec Trigger
1394 Auto Power Off
Reset All
Date/Time
Time Zone
System Information
Format Media
Restore Media
Load File...
Store File...
Reset File...
Memo:
● A [Back] item (omitted in the chart) can be found at the end of each menu item. Select [Back] and press the Set button (R) to
return to the previous level.
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Main Menu Screen
Some menus cannot be set depending on the operating mode or status of the camera. These items are displayed in gray, and
they cannot be selected.
Item
Function
Menu screen for specifying video or audio settings during shooting and playback.
Record Set...
Menu screen for specifying operation settings during shooting.
Camera Function...
Camera Process...
Menu screen for adjusting the quality of camera images.
The cursor does not move to this item in Media mode.
Menu screen for setting time code and user’s bit.
The cursor does not move to this item during recording.
TC/UB...
Item for specifying settings related to the LCD monitor or viewfinder screen.
This menu screen can be used to specify settings related to the Focus Assist mode, zebra pattern display, screen
size, marker, and safety zone. In addition, it is also used for selecting whether to display characters on the LCD
monitor or viewfinder screen, as well as for adjusting the picture quality of the LCD monitor screen.
The cursor does not move to this item in Media mode.
LCD/VF...
Item for specifying connection settings with external devices.
A/V Out...
Others...
Menu screen for specifying the settings of other functions.
Use this item to adjust the alarm volume, front/back tally lamp settings, status indicator, 1394 input settings, date/
time, time zone, and other settings. It can also be used to reset the menu settings to their default values.
Media...
Displays the [Setup File Manage] menu screen.
Setup File Manage...
Settings of the menu screen can be saved as a file on the camera recorder or an SDHC card, and the saved
settings can be loaded when necessary.
The cursor does not move to this item during recording or in Media mode.
Select this item and press the Set button (R) to return to the normal screen.
Exit
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Record Set Menu
Record Format Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
QuickTime
MP4
For selecting the format of the file to be recorded to the SDHC card.
File Format
Note:
● AMP4B can only be selected when KA-MR100G (Memory Recorder) is
connected.
1920x1080
1440x1080, 1280x720
For selecting the size of the recorded images. (Horizontal x vertical)
The selectable values of [Frame & Bit Rate] vary according to the setting of this
item.
Camera Resolution
Frame & Bit Rate
When [Camera Resolution] is
A1280x720B
For selecting the frame rate and encoding bit rate.
Selection can be made from 19 combinations of frame rate (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,
24p, 60i, 50i) and bit rate (HQ(35Mbps) VBR), (SP(25 Mbps/19 Mbps) CBR).
The selectable items vary according to the [File Format] and [Camera
Resolution] settings.
60p(HQ) (U model),
60p(SP), 30p(HQ),
30p(SP),
50p(HQ) (E model),
50p(SP), 25p(HQ),
25p(SP), 24p(HQ),
24p(SP)
When [Camera Resolution] is
A1440x1080B, and [File Format]
is AQuickTimeB
60i(HQ) (U model),
60i(SP),
50i(HQ) (E model),
50i(SP)
When [Camera Resolution] is
A1440x1080B, and [File Format]
is AMP4B
60i(SP) (U model),
50i(SP) (E model)
When [Camera Resolution] is
A1920x1080B
60i(HQ) (U model),
30p(HQ),
50i(HQ) (E model),
25p(HQ), 24p(HQ)
Rec Mode Menu
Item
Setting Values
Function
Normal
Pre Rec
Clip Continuous
Variable Frame
Rec Mode
Memo:
● [Variable Frame] is selectable when [Camera Resolution] is set to
A1280x720B, and [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to A30p(HQ)B, A24p(HQ)B, or
A25p(HQ)B.
For setting the recording [Frame Rate] when [Rec Mode] is set to [Variable
Frame].
Frame Rate
When [Frame & Bit Rate] is
A30p(HQ)B
60, 48, 40,
30,
24, 20, 15, 12, 10
Memo:
● When [AE LEVEL] in the [Main Menu]B[Camera Function]B[Switch Set]
menu is set to AAE LEVEL/VFRB, you can use the cross-shaped button (H I)
to select the frame rate during Variable Frame REC. In modes other than
Variable Frame REC, the cross-shaped button (H I) functions as the [AE
When [Frame & Bit Rate] is
A24p(HQ)B
60, 48, 40, 30,
24,
20, 15, 12, 10
● When [Frame Rate] is changed and the shutter speed becomes a value that
is invalid for the current [Frame Rate], the shutter speed is automatically
changed to match the current [Frame Rate].
When [Frame & Bit Rate] is
A25p(HQ)B
50, 40,
25,
20, 15, 12.5, 10
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Clip Set Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
xxxG
For setting the first 4 characters of the name of the clip file to be recorded to the SDHC
card.
Enter any of the 38 characters including alphabets (upper case), numbers (0 to 9), “_”
(underscore), and “-” (hyphen) using the software keyboard.
Clip Name Prefix
(The default value of xxx
is the last 3 digits of the
serial number.)
^
For assigning a new number to (Clip Number) by resetting it (0001). Select [Reset] and
press the Set button (R) to reset the number.
When other clips exist on the SDHC card, the smallest available number is used after reset.
Example: If the [Clip Name Prefix] is AABCDB, and AABCD0001B already exists on the
SDHC card, AABCD0002B will be assigned.
Reset Clip
Number
Audio Set Menu
Item
Setting Values
Function
-50dB
-60dB
For setting the reference input level when the [AUDIO INPUT1] button is set to AMICB or
AMIC+48VB.
-50dB : Sets -50 dB as the reference value.
-60dB : Sets -60 dB as the reference value.
Input1 Mic Ref.
-50dB
-60dB
For setting the reference input level when the [AUDIO INPUT2] button is set to AMICB or
AMIC+48VB.
Input2 Mic Ref.
Mic Wind Cut
-50dB : Sets -50 dB as the reference value.
-60dB : Sets -60 dB as the reference value.
Both
For selecting whether to cut the low frequencies of the audio input signals (low-cut) when
the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] button is set to AMICB or AMIC+48VB. Set this item to reduce wind
noise from the microphone.
Both : Enables low-cut on both the [INPUT1] and [INPUT2] terminals.
Input2 : Enables low-cut on the audio of the [INPUT2] terminal only.
Input1 : Enables low-cut on the audio of the [INPUT1] terminal only.
Input2
Input1
Off
Off
: Disables low-cut.
-12dB
-20dB
For setting the audio reference level to be recorded to the SDHC card. (Applies to both
[CH1/CH2].)
Audio Ref. Level
Audio Limiter
-20dB : Outputs signals of the reference level when the meter is at -20 dBFS.
-12dB : Outputs signals of the reference level when the meter is at -12 dBFS.
On
Off
For specifying whether to trigger the limiter when the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch
is set to AMANUALB.
On
: Triggers the limiter when excessive audio signals are input, and compresses the
recording level.
Off
: Does not trigger limiter.
On
Off
For specifying whether to output the audio test signals (1 kHz) during color bar output.
Test Tone
On
Off
: Audio test signals are output.
: Audio test signals are not output.
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Camera Function Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
On
Off
For setting whether to output color bars.
Bars
On
Off
: Color bars are output.
: Color bars are not output.
Memo:
● When the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is set to AONB, and [Bars] in the
EEI
Variable
Step
For specifying shutter-related settings.
Shutter
Use this item to set to AStepB (fixed value) or AVariableB when operating with the cross-
shaped button (JK) on the right of the camera recorder. During automatic control, this is
set to AEEIB.
EEI
Variable : Sets to variable scan. Use this setting such as when shooting a PC monitor.
Step : Sets to step shutter, which switches the shutter speed by a fixed value.
: Sets to automatic control.
+3 to +1,
Normal,
-1 to -3
For setting the convergence level during AE (Auto Exposure).
This can also be adjusted using the the cross-shaped button (H I) on the right of the
camera recorder.
AE LEVEL
AE Speed
ALC Limit
Fast
Middle
Slow
For setting the convergence speed during AE (Auto Exposure).
18dB
12dB
6dB
For setting the maximum gain value of AALCB, which electrically boosts the sensitivity level
according to the brightness automatically.
18dB : Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +18 dB.
12dB : Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +12 dB.
6dB : Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +6 dB.
F5.6, F4, F2.8, F2,
F1.6,
F1.4
For setting the limit value of the OPEN end when auto iris is enabled.
Auto Iris Limit
(OPEN)
F16,
F11,
F8, F5.6,
For setting the limit value of the CLOSE end when auto iris is enabled.
Auto Iris Limit
(CLOSE)
4F-stop
3F-stop
2F-stop
For setting the shutter speed control range when EEI is enabled.
4F-stop: Moves iris control by 4 f/stops in EEI.
3F-stop: Moves iris control by 3 f/stops in EEI.
2F-stop: Moves iris control by 2 f/stops in EEI.
EEI Limit
Fast
For setting the shock reduction function, which slows down the sudden change when
switching with the [GAIN] or [WHT.BAL] selection switch.
Smooth Trans
Middle
Slow
Off
However, this function is disabled when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is
set to AONB, or when switching the gain selection switch while AALCB is set.
Fast
: Runs the Smooth Trans function at high speed.
Middle : Runs the Smooth Trans function at medium speed.
Slow : Runs the Smooth Trans function at low speed.
Off
: Deactivates the Smooth Trans function.
Switch Set...
FULL AUTO...
For specifying settings when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB. (A Page 75)
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Switch Set Item
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
None
PRESET
A
B
For assigning the FAW (Fulltime Auto White Balance) function to a position on the [WHT.BAL]
selection switch.
FAW
This is fixed at AFAWB when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB.
None
: FAW function is not assigned.
PRESET : Assigns FAW to the PRESET position.
A
B
: Assigns FAW to the A position.
: Assigns FAW to the B position.
ALC, 18dB, 15dB,
12dB, 9dB, 6dB, 3dB,
0dB
For setting the gain value of each position on the [GAIN] selection switch.
This is fixed at AALCB when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB.
(Default values GAIN L: 0dB, GAIN M: 9dB, GAIN H: 18dB)
GAIN L
GAIN M
GAIN H
USER1
By assigning one of the following functions to each of the [USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3] buttons, these buttons can be
used to control the assigned function (on/off, start, switch).
USER2
Set according to the shooting conditions. Functions can be assigned only in Camera mode.
(Default values USER1: Bars, USER2: B.Compress3, USER3: Load File)
USER3
Setting Values
None
Description
No function is assigned.
Preset Temp.
Assigns the function of [Preset Temp.] under [White Balance] in the [Camera Process] menu.
Bars
Load File
Clip Review
B.Stretch1
B.Stretch2
Assigns the functions of [Stretch Level] and [Compress Level] under [Black Toe] in the
B.Stretch3
B.Stretch4
B.Stretch5
B.Compress1
B.Compress2
B.Compress3
B.Compress4
B.Compress5
Clip Review
OK Mark
Focus Assist
For assigning a function to the [RET] button on the lens. This function does not work if the [RET]
button is not available on the lens in use.
LENS RET
Clip Review
OK Mark
: Assigns the OK mark function, which operates during shooting, to the [RET]
Last 5 sec
Top 5 sec
CLIP
For specifying the operation when [LENS RET] is set to AClip ReviewB.
Last 5 sec : Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the ending.
Top 5 sec : Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the beginning.
Clip Review
CLIP
: Views the entire clip.
Memo:
● Selectable when [LENS RET] is set to AClip ReviewB, or when any of the [USER1]/[USER2]/
[USER3] buttons is set to AClip ReviewB.
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
Skin Area
Spot Meter
For assigning the function of the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch on the camera recorder.
Skin Area : Assigns the Skin Detail function and its area display.
Spot Meter : Assigns the Spot Meter display function.
SKIN A./SPOT M.
Memo:
● When ASkin AreaB is selected, [Skin Detect] is forcibly set to AOnB when the [SKIN AREA/
SPOT METER] switch is flipped, even if [Skin Detect] is set to AOffB. Alternatively, you can set
[Skin Detect] to AOffB, and turn the Skin Detail function On/Off by flipping the lever whenever
Max&Min
Min
Max
SPOT METER
Max&Min : Displays the brightest and darkest areas of the image.
Min
: Displays the darkest area of the image.
: Displays the brightest area of the image.
: Displays the image brightness at a specified position.
Max
Manual
Manual
Memo:
● This item is selectable when [SKIN A./SPOT M.] is set to ASpot MeterB. When ASkin AreaB is
set, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
● Positions are detected automatically when this item is set to AMax&MinB, AMinB, or AMaxB.
When set to AManualB, it functions in a fixed position.
AE LEVEL/VFR
AE LEVEL
Disable
For specifying the operation of the cross-shaped button (H I) on the right of the camera
recorder.
AE LEVEL
AE LEVEL/VFR: Sets the number of frames during Variable Frame REC, and operates as the
AE LEVEL
Disable
: Operates as the AE LEVEL setting button at all times.
: Disables the button.
FULL AUTO Item
This is used to set specific functions to the auto mode when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB.
Item
Setting Values
Function
SW Set
ALC
SW Set : Sets gain according to the [GAIN] selection switch.
Gain
ALC
: Sets gain to the AALCB (forced auto) mode.
Memo:
● When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AALCB and cannot
Off
Auto
Off
Auto
: Iris control is not performed.
: Sets iris control to the forced auto mode.
Iris Control
Memo:
● When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AAutoB and cannot
● When the iris mode switch of the lens is set to AAB (auto), the iris is fixed at the point of time
when this item is switched from AAutoB to AOffB.
SW Set
EEI
SW Set: Sets shutter according to the switch.
Shutter
White Balance
Bars
EEI
: Sets shutter to the forced auto mode.
Memo:
● When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AEEIB and cannot
SW Set
FAW
SW Set: Sets white balance according to the [WHT.BAL] selection switch.
FAW : Sets white balance to the forced auto mode.
Memo:
● When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AFAWB and cannot
Menu Set
Off
Menu Set : Sets color bar output according to the menu settings (via switch operation).
Off
: Sets color bar output to the forced Off mode.
Memo:
● When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AOffB and cannot be
SW Set
Auto
SW Set: Sets the audio recording level according to the switch.
Audio
Auto
: Sets the audio recording level to the forced auto mode.
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Camera Process Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
Max, 9 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -9, Min, Off
For adjusting the contour (detail) enhancement level.
Increase the number : Sharpens the contour.
Decrease the number : Softens the contour.
Detail
Off
: Disables this function.
Adjust...
Memo:
● This item cannot be selected when [Detail] is set to AOffB.
Max, 9 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -9, Min
For adjusting the pedestal level (master black) that serves as the reference black.
Increase the number : Raises the pedestal level.
Decrease the number : Lowers the pedestal level.
Master Black
Black Toe
Compress
Stretch
Normal
For altering the gain of dark areas. Adjust this item according to the condition of the captured
Compress : Compresses the gain of dark areas to increase the contrast when the entire
image appears bright and contrast is weak. Specify the compression amount with
[Compress Level].
Stretch
: Increases the gain of dark areas in an image to stretch the signals of these areas
only, thereby showing the contrast between bright and dark areas more clearly.
Specify the stretch amount with Stretch Level.
Normal
: Normal condition.
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Stretch amount increases when a larger value is specified.
Stretch Level
Memo:
● This item is displayed only when [Black Toe] is set to AStretchB. Otherwise, this item appears
as A---B and cannot be selected.
Compression amount increases when a larger value is specified.
Compress
Level
Memo:
● This item is displayed only when [Black Toe] is set to ACompressB. Otherwise, this item
appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
15% to 11%
10%,
9% to 5%
For specifying the luminance point at which the dark area is to be stretched or compressed.
Point Level
Knee
Memo:
● When [Black Toe] is set to ANormalB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
Manual
Auto
For specifying the AKneeB operation, which compresses video signals beyond a certain level to
show the gradation of the highlighted portion. To check the gradation of a bright area, set to
AManualB and adjust the knee point manually.
Manual : Enables manual adjustment of the knee point (starting point of knee operation) using
ALevelB.
Auto
: Adjusts the knee point (starting point of knee operation) automatically according to
the luminance level.
100%
95%, 90%, 85%,
80%, 75%, 70%
For setting the starting point of knee compression (knee point).
Increase the number : Increases the knee point level.
Decrease the number : Decreases the knee point level.
Level
Memo:
● When [Knee] is set to AAutoB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
Fast
Middle
Slow
For setting the response speed of the AKneeB operation when [Knee] is set to AAutoB.
Set to ASlowB when shooting an object under a condition where there is drastic change in the
light intensity.
Sensitivity
Memo:
● When [Knee] is set to AManualB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values
White Clip
Function
100%
108%
For setting the point to apply white clip for input video signals with a high luminance level.
100% : Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 100 %. Even when this
item is set to A108%B, it switches automatically to A100%B if the screen appears too
white. Set to this value when the system in use limits Y output signals within 100 %.
108% : Applies white clip at the point where the luminance level is 108 %.
Film Out
Cinema
Standard
Off
For adjusting the gamma curve that determines the gradation expression.
Film Out : Sets to a gamma curve that focuses on the gradation expression of dark areas in
order to ease post-processing of movie film output.
Gamma
Cinema : Sets to a gamma curve with similar gradation to the screen characteristics of
movies.
Standard : Sets to a standard gamma curve.
Off
: Disables gamma curve adjustment.
Max, 4 to1,
Normal,
-1 to -4, Min
This item can be specified separately when [Gamma] is set to AStandardB, ACinemaB, or AFilm
Master Level
OutB.
Increase the number : Enhances the gradation of black. However, the gradation of bright
areas deteriorates.
Decrease the number : Enhances the gradation of bright areas. However, the gradation of
black deteriorates.
Memo:
● When [Gamma] is set to AOffB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
Max, 4 to1,
Normal,
-1 to -4, Min
Gamma curves can be adjusted for each of R, G, and B.
R Level
G Level
B Level
Use this to adjust to a color tone that cannot be expressed by the [Color Matrix] setting.
Memo:
● When [Gamma] is set to AOffB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.
White Balance...
Color Matrix
Cinema Subdued
Cinema Vivid
Standard
For setting the color matrix.
Cinema Subdued : Sets to a subdued color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics
of movies.
Cinema Vivid
: Sets to a vivid color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics of
movies.
Off
Standard
Off
: Sets to a standard color matrix.
: Sets the color matrix function to Off.
This item is used to adjust [Color Matrix] to a color according to the user’s preference.
Adjust...
Off, Min, -1 to -9,
Normal
9 to 1, Max
For adjusting the video signal color level.
Color Gain
Off
: Sets the video to black-and-white.
Increase the number : Makes the colors more dense.
Decrease the number : Makes the colors less dense.
Memo:
● Images are displayed in black-and-white when this is set to AOffB.
On
Off
For setting the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) function. The S/N ratio of the video can be
DNR
enhanced by setting [DNR] to AOnB.
On
Off
: Enables noise reduction.
: Disables noise reduction.
Memo:
● A retained image may appear when this is set to AOnB.
Rotate
Off
For recording images correctly by reversing the image horizontally or vertically (Rotate) when
the lens image appears upside down or laterally inverted.
Reverse Picture
Reset Process
Rotate : Enables horizontal/vertical inversion of the image.
Off
: Disables horizontal/vertical inversion of the image.
Restores all items in the [Camera Process] menu to their default settings.
^
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Detail/Adjust Item
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
H-Max, 4 to1,
Normal,
-1 to -4, H-Min
For setting the H/V balance to enhance contour (detail) in the horizontal (H) or vertical (V)
direction.
Increase the number : Enhances contour in the horizontal direction.
Decrease the number : Enhances contour in the vertical direction.
V/H Balance
High
Middle
Low
For specifying the correction frequency of the horizontal contour. Set this according to the object.
High : Emphasizes the high frequency range. Use this when shooting objects with fine
patterns.
H Frequency
V Frequency
Middle : Emphasizes the intermediate frequency range.
Low
: Emphasizes the low frequency range. Use this when shooting objects with large
patterns.
High
Low
For specifying the correction frequency of the vertical contour. Set this according to the object.
Low
: Emphasizes the low frequency range.
High : Emphasizes the high frequency range.
Memo:
● This item cannot be selected when [Camera Resolution] of [Record Format] in the [Record
On
Off
For turning On/Off the Skin Detail function, which is used to adjust the contour correction effect
of the colors captured by the [Skin Color Adjust] menu.
Skin Detect
On
: Enables the Skin Detail function. (Softens the detail at areas where skin tone is
detected.)
Off
: Disables the Skin Detail function.
Memo:
● Even if [Skin Detect] is set to AOffB, [Skin Detect] is forcibly set to AOnB when the [SKIN AREA/
SPOT METER] switch is flipped. Alternatively, you can set [Skin Detect] to AOffB, and turn the
Skin Detail function On/Off by flipping the lever whenever necessary.
-3
-2
-1
For setting the level of contour correction (degree of softening) using the Skin Detail function.
Level
This item is selectable only when [Skin Detect] is set to AOnB.
-3
-2
-1
: High level of contour correction (degree of softening)
: Medium level of contour correction (degree of softening)
: Low level of contour correction (degree of softening)
Skin Color
Adjust...
Execute
Stop
For capturing the skin color.
Skin Color
Detect
Execute : Captures the color that triggers the Skin Detail function.
Stop
: Disables capturing of the color that triggers the Skin Detail function.
Wide, 9 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -9, Narrow
For adjusting the range of skin tone to trigger the Skin Detail function. Adjust accordingly while
checking the color range visually.
Skin Color
Range
Increase the number : Widens the range.
Decrease the number : Narrows the range.
Memo:
● When [Color Gain] in the [Camera Process] menu is set to AOffB, only the area where Skin
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White Balance Item
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
5600K
3200K
For setting the color temperature when the [WHT.BAL] selection switch of the camera recorder
is set to APRESETB.
Preset Temp.
Max, 30 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -31, Min
For adjusting the R (red) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode.
Increase the number : Strengthens the red.
White Paint R
Decrease the number : Weakens the red.
Memo:
● This item is selectable when the [WHT.BAL] selection switch on the right of the camera
recorder is set to AAB or ABB. When APRESETB is set, this item appears as A---B and cannot
be selected.
● Different values can be specified for AAB and ABB.
● After the [AWB] (Auto White Balance) button is pressed to readjust the white balance while
[Clear Paint After AWB] set to AOnB, [White Paint R] switches automatically to ANormalB.
Max, 30 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -31, Min
For adjusting the B (blue) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode.
Increase the number : Strengthens the blue.
White Paint B
Decrease the number : Weakens the blue.
Memo:
● This item is selectable when the [WHT.BAL] selection switch on the right of the camera
recorder is set to AAB or ABB. When APRESETB is set, this item appears as A---B and cannot
be selected.
● Different values can be specified for AAB and ABB.
● After the [AWB] (Auto White Balance) button is pressed to readjust the white balance while
[Clear Paint After AWB] set to AOnB, [White Paint B] switches automatically to ANormalB.
On
Off
For specifying whether to clear the [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] settings after executing AWB
(Auto White Balance).
Clear Paint After
AWB
On
Off
: [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] are set to ANormalB after executing AWB.
: [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] are not changed after executing AWB.
Manual
Preset
Preset : Sets white shading adjustment to a fixed level. Manual adjustment is disabled.
Manual : Enables manual white shading adjustment.
Shading Mode
Adjust...
For making white shading adjustments.
Memo:
● This item cannot be selected when [Shading Mode] is set to APresetB.
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Shading Mode/Adjust Item
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
● This item is selectable only when [Shading Mode] is set to AManualB. [R Level], [G Level], and [B Level] cannot be selected
when this is set to APresetB.
● The screen switches to a color display, and the displays for Bars, Zebra, markers (Aspect Marker/Safety Zone/Center Mark),
Focus Assist mode, and ABB mode in the [VF Display] menu are temporarily turned OFF.
Item
R Level
Setting Values
Max, 126 to 1,
Normal,
Function
For adjusting the red level of white shading when [Shading Mode] is set to AManualB.
Increase the number : Decreases the red level at the bottom of the screen, and increases the
red level at the top of the screen.
Decrease the number : Decreases the red level at the top of the screen, and increases the red
level at the bottom of the screen.
-1 to -127, Min
Max, 126 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -127, Min
For adjusting the green level of white shading when [Shading Mode] is set to AManualB.
Increase the number : Decreases the green level at the bottom of the screen, and increases
the green level at the top of the screen.
G Level
B Level
Decrease the number : Decreases the green level at the top of the screen, and increases the
green level at the bottom of the screen.
Max, 126 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -127, Min
For adjusting the blue level of white shading when [Shading Mode] is set to AManualB.
Increase the number : Decreases the blue level at the bottom of the screen, and increases the
blue level at the top of the screen.
Decrease the number : Decreases the blue level at the top of the screen, and increases the
blue level at the bottom of the screen.
Color Matrix/Adjust Item
This item is used to adjust [Color Matrix] to a color according to the user’s preference. (A Page 108)
The adjusted values of AStandardB, ACinema VividB, and ACinema SubduedB in [Color Matrix] can be stored individually.
Item
Setting Values
Function
Max, 19 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -19, Min
For adjusting the magenta/red level of the video toward magenta.
Increase the number : Enhances the magenta component of magenta/red.
Decrease the number : Reduces the magenta component of magenta/red.
Mg&R Mg Level
For adjusting the magenta/red level of the video toward red.
Mg&R R Level
R&Yl R Level
R&Yl Yl Level
Yl&G Yl Level
Yl&G G Level
Yl&G Mask Range
Increase the number : Enhances the red component of magenta/red.
Decrease the number : Reduces the red component of magenta/red.
For adjusting the red/yellow level of the video toward red.
Increase the number : Enhances the red component of red/yellow.
Decrease the number : Reduces the red component of red/yellow.
For adjusting the red/yellow level of the video toward yellow.
Increase the number : Enhances the yellow component of red/yellow.
Decrease the number : Reduces the yellow component of red/yellow.
For adjusting the yellow/green level of the video toward yellow.
Increase the number : Enhances the yellow component of yellow/green.
Decrease the number : Reduces the yellow component of yellow/green.
For adjusting the yellow/green level of the video toward green.
Increase the number : Enhances the green component of yellow/green.
Decrease the number : Reduces the green component of yellow/green.
Max, 19 to 11,
10,
9 to 1, Min
For adjusting the extent of effect on the skin tone (color near the I-axis) when [Yl&G Yl Level]
and [Yl&G G Level] are adjusted.
Increase the number : Reduces the effect on the skin tone.
Decrease the number : Increases the effect on the skin tone.
Memo:
● When green is enhanced in the + direction with [Yl&G G Level], increasing the [Yl&G Mask
Range] value helps to prevent the skin tone from becoming greenish.
● When [Yl&G Yl Level] and [Yl&G G Level] are set to ANormalB, no changes will be observed
on the screen when the [Yl&G Mask Range] value is changed.
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
Max, 19 to 1,
Normal,
-1 to -19, Min
For adjusting the green/cyan level of the video toward green.
Increase the number : Enhances the green component of green/cyan.
Decrease the number : Reduces the green component of green/cyan.
G&Cy G Level
For adjusting the green/cyan level of the video toward cyan.
G&Cy Cy Level
Cy&B Cy Level
Cy&B B Level
B&Mg B Level
B&Mg Mg Level
R Rotation
Increase the number : Enhances the cyan component of green/cyan.
Decrease the number : Reduces the cyan component of green/cyan.
For adjusting the cyan/blue level of the video toward cyan.
Increase the number : Enhances the cyan component of cyan/blue.
Decrease the number : Reduces the cyan component of cyan/blue.
For adjusting the cyan/blue level of the video toward blue.
Increase the number : Enhances the blue component of cyan/blue.
Decrease the number : Reduces the blue component of cyan/blue.
For adjusting the blue/magenta level of the video toward blue.
Increase the number : Enhances the blue component of blue/magenta.
Decrease the number : Reduces the blue component of blue/magenta.
For adjusting the blue/magenta level of the video toward magenta.
Increase the number : Enhances the magenta component of blue/magenta.
Decrease the number : Reduces the magenta component of blue/magenta.
Max, 4 to1,
Normal,
-1 to -4, Min
For adjusting the hue of the R-axis (red and cyan).
Increase the number : Rotates hue of red toward yellow, and cyan toward blue.
Decrease the number : Rotates hue of red toward magenta, and cyan toward green.
For adjusting the hue of the G-axis (green and magenta).
Increase the number : Rotates hue of green toward blue, and magenta toward red.
Decrease the number : Rotates hue of green toward yellow, and magenta toward blue.
G Rotation
For adjusting the hue of the B-axis (blue and yellow).
Increase the number : Rotates hue of blue toward magenta, and yellow toward green.
Decrease the number : Rotates hue of blue toward cyan, and yellow toward red.
B Rotation
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TC/UB Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
TC Preset
Setting Values
Function
^
For setting the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).
Display : Drop setting
02:02:25.20
: Non Drop setting 02:02:25:20
^
For setting the user’s bit. (Digit by digit)
Display : AB CD EF 01
UB Preset
Non Drop
Drop
For setting the framing mode of the time code generator.
Drop Frame
Non Drop : Internal time code generator works in the non-drop-frame mode. Use this setting
when placing emphasis on the number of frames.
Drop
: Internal time code generator works in the drop-frame mode. Use this setting when
placing emphasis on the recording time.
Memo:
● This item can be set only when the frame rate of [Frame & Bit Rate] in the [Record
Set]B[Record Format] menu is set to A60pB, A30pB, or A60iB. When other values are selected,
LCD/VF Menu
Item
Setting Values
Function
Shooting Assist...
Marker Setting...
Status Display...
LCD + VF
On
Off
For selecting a method to switch between the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen displays.
On
Off
: Displays images on the viewfinder at all times.
: Turns off the viewfinder screen display when the LCD monitor is turned on.
B
Color
For selecting whether to display the image on the viewfinder screen in color or black-and-white.
VF Display
B
: Displays the viewfinder image in black-and-white.
Color : Displays the viewfinder image in color.
Memo:
● The setting of this item is valid only in Camera mode.
● When this item is set to ABB, only the captured images are displayed in black-and-white. The
status and menu screens are displayed in color.
Mirror
Normal
Mirror : Displays image after laterally inverting it. (Mirror display)
Normal : Displays image without laterally inverting it.
LCD Mirror Mode
Memo:
● The setting of this item is valid only in Camera mode.
● During color bar and enlarged status displays, the AMirrorB setting is disabled.
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Shooting Assist Item
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
ACCU-Focus
Normal
For specifying the operation when the [FOCUS ASSIST] button on the camera recorder is
Focus Assist
ACCU-Focus : Enables the Focus Assist and ACCU-Focus (forced focus) functions. The
depth of field of the object becomes shallower to enable easier focusing. The
ACCU-Focus function switches automatically to AOffB after about 10
seconds.
Normal
: Enables only the Focus Assist function. The focused area is displayed in
color to enable easier focusing. Display color can be specified with [Color].
Color
Level
Blue
Green
Red
For setting the display color of the focused area when Focus Assist is activated.
Blue : Displays the focused area in blue.
Green : Displays the focused area in green.
Red : Displays the focused area in red.
High
Middle
Low
For setting the display range of the focused area when Focus Assist is activated.
High : Sets the display range wider than Middle.
Middle : Sets the display range to standard.
Low
: Sets the display range narrower than Middle.
2Patterns
1Pattern
For selecting the number of zebra patterns to be displayed.
2Patterns : Displays 2 types of zebra patterns (Zebra1 and Zebra2).
1Pattern : Displays 1 type of zebra pattern (Zebra1).
Zebra
Top1
Over,
100% to 85%,
80%,
For setting the maximum luminance level for the AZebra1B display.
Memo:
● The Bottom1 value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Top1 value to ensure that a
75% to 5%
Top1 > Bottom1 relationship is always maintained.
(In 5 % increments)
100% to 75%,
70%,
65% to 0%
For setting the minimum luminance level for the AZebra1B display.
Bottom1
Top2
Memo:
● The Top1 value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Bottom1 value to ensure that a
(In 5 % increments)
Top1 > Bottom1 relationship is always maintained.
Over,
100% to 5%
(In 5 % increments)
For setting the maximum luminance level for the AZebra2B display.
Memo:
● This item cannot be selected when [Zebra] is set to A1PatternB.
● The Bottom2 value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Top2 value to ensure that a
Top2 > Bottom2 relationship is always maintained.
100% to 85%,
80%,
75% to 0%
For setting the minimum luminance level for the AZebra2B display.
Bottom2
Memo:
● This item cannot be selected when [Zebra] is set to A1PatternB.
● The Top2 value is automatically adjusted during setting of the Bottom2 value to ensure that a
Top2 > Bottom2 relationship is always maintained.
(In 5 % increments)
High
Middle
Low
For setting the frequency range for applying contour enhancement using the [VF PEAKING]
adjustment knob or [LCD PEAKING +/-] button.
Peaking
Frequency
High : Emphasizes the high frequency range.
Middle : Emphasizes the intermediate frequency range.
Low
: Emphasizes the low frequency range.
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Marker Setting Item
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
4:3, 14:9,
16:9,
For selecting the final image aspect ratio to be used from the overall angle of view.
Aspect Ratio *1
16:9(+4:3),
2.35:1 Center,
2.35:1C.HeadRM,
1.85:1 Center,
1.85:1C.HeadRM,
1.66:1, 1.75:1
Line+Halftone
Halftone
Line
For specifying how boundary markers are to be used to indicate the parts of an image that are
beyond the range of the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect Ratio].
Line+Halftone : Displays the boundary using lines, and areas outside the boundary in
halftone.
Aspect Marker *1
Off
Halftone
Line
: Displays areas outside the boundary in halftone.
: Displays the boundary using lines.
: Hides the boundary markers.
Off
Memo:
● When [Aspect Ratio] is set to A16:9B or A16:9(+4:3)B, [Aspect Marker] is set to AOffB
automatically and cannot be selected.
95%, 93%, 90%,
88%, 80%,
Off
For setting the percentage of area that is to be deemed as valid area (Safety Zone) within the
boundary of the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect Ratio].
Safety Zone *1
Center Mark *1
On
Off
For specifying whether to display a mark to indicate the screen center within the aspect ratio
selected in [Aspect Ratio].
On
Off
: Displays the center mark.
: Hides the center mark.
*1: Regardless of the setting, the marker does not appear during Clip Review and in Media mode.
Status Display Item
This menu is used to set the status displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
Item
Setting Values
Function
F.No+Iris Ind.
F. No
Off
For specifying whether to display the iris position/iris level mark in the status display on the
LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
F.No/Iris Indicator
F.No+Iris Ind. : Displays the iris position/level.
F.No
Off
: Displays the iris position.
: Hides the iris position/iris level mark.
On
Off
For specifying whether to display the filter position in the status display on the LCD monitor and
viewfinder screens.
Filter
On
Off
: Displays the filter position.
: Hides the filter position.
On
Off
For specifying whether to display the recording/playback video format in the status display on
the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
Video Format
Media Remain
On
Off
: Displays the video format mode.
: Hides the video format mode.
On
Off
For specifying whether to display the remaining space of the recording SDHC card in the status
display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
On
Off
: Displays the remaining space on the SDHC card.
: Hides the remaining space on the SDHC card.
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item Setting Values
Function
On
Off
For specifying whether to display the time code/user’s bit rate in the status display on the LCD
monitor and viewfinder screens.
TC/UB
On
: Displays the time code or user’s bit rate. Whether time code or user’s bit rate is
displayed is determined by the setting of the [TC DISPLAY] switch on the inner panel of
the camera recorder’s LCD monitor.
Off
: Hides the time code or user’s bit rate.
On
Off
For specifying whether to display the audio level meter in the status display on the LCD monitor
and viewfinder screens.
Audio Meter
Battery Info
On
Off
: Displays the audio level meter.
: Hides the audio level meter.
Time
Capacity%
Voltage
For setting the display of the status screen when a battery is loaded. The status screen is
displayed on the LCD monitor and/or viewfinder.
Time
: Displays the remaining battery power in minutes. AminB
Capacity% : Displays the remaining battery power in percentage. A%B
Voltage
: Displays the current battery voltage in units of 0.1 V. AVB
Memo:
● ATimeB display is disabled when an IDX battery is loaded. Even when ATimeB is selected, this
is displayed as AVoltageB.
● When ATimeB or ACapacity%B is selected, the battery mark that appears before the value
changes according to the remaining battery power.
: 12 % and below,
● Display changes to A
● When calibration of the battery is required, A
: 13 % - 29 %,
B once the battery power falls below 12 %.
: 30 % - 59 %,
: 60 % - 100 %
2
RES
RES
B appears for 2 seconds after every 30
CAL
seconds of the voltage display.
● CALIBRATION is a state that requires renewal of the battery power information. The battery is
able to function as usual without calibration. However, calibration is recommended as correct
information of the remaining power and time cannot be obtained otherwise. For more details,
refer to the instruction manual of the Anton Bauer battery.
● The remaining battery power and remaining time are intended as reference values for the
shooting duration.
DMY (E model)
MDY (U model)
YMD
For setting the date display sequence in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder
Date Style
screens.
DMY : Day/Month/Year
MDY : Month/Day/Year
YMD : Year/Month/Day
24hour (E model)
12hour (U model)
For setting the time display in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
24hour : 24-hour display.
12hour : 12-hour display. (AM/PM)
Time Style
DEG
SEC
For setting the shutter display in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.
DEG : Displays the shutter speed in degrees in the same way as film cameras.
SEC : Displays the shutter speed in seconds.
Shutter Disp.
Memo:
● ADEGB is selectable only when [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to A24p(SP)B, A24p(HQ)B,
A25p(SP)B, or A25p(HQ)B. When [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to other values, the shutter display
● When a remote control is connected, the shutter display setting is fixed at ASECB regardless
of the [Frame & Bit Rate] setting.
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A/V Out Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
Composite
Component
Off
For setting output signals from the [Y/VIDEO]/[PB]/[PR] video signal output terminal (BNC) on
the side of the camera recorder.
Output Terminal
Composite : Outputs composite signals to the [Y/VIDEO] video signal output terminal.
Component: Outputs component signals.
Off
: Signals are not output.
Memo:
● When DV signals are input from the [IEEE1394] terminal, AComponentB cannot be selected.
When AComponentB is selected, this is switched automatically to ACompositeB output.
Side Cut
Letter Box
Squeeze
For setting the style of displaying down-converted images on a 4:3 aspect ratio screen. This
setting applies to all Composite/SD-SDI/DV outputs.
Side Cut : Displays image with the left and right sides cut off.
Letter Box : Displays as a wide image with the top and bottom blackened.
Squeeze : Displays image that is squeezed horizontally.
Down Convert
Set Up
7.5% (U model)
0.0% (E model)
For selecting whether to add a setup signal to the video signal output from the [Y/VIDEO]/[PB]/
[PR] video signal output terminal (BNC) on the side of the camera recorder.
A setup signal can also be selected during signal input from the [IEEE1394] terminal.
7.5% : Adds setup signal.
0.0% : Setup signal is not added.
Memo:
● When [Frame & Bit Rate] is set to A50p(SP)B, A50p(HQ)B, A50i(SP)B, A50i(HQ)B, A25p(SP)B,
● Depending on the menu settings of the camera recorder and the condition of the cable
connected to it, the setup signal setting may be fixed at A0.0%B. A0.0%B is displayed in gray in
this case.
HD-SDI
SD-SDI
Off
For specifying whether to output SDI signals from the [HD/SD-SDI] output terminal on the side of
the camera recorder.
HD/SD-SDI Out
HD-SDI: Outputs HD-SDI signals. Embedded (superimposed) audio signals and the time code
are also output.
SD-SDI: Outputs SD-SDI signals down converted from HD. Embedded (superimposed) audio
signals and the time code are also output.
Off
: SDI signals are not output.
Memo:
● When DV signals are input from the [IEEE1394] terminal, AHD-SDIB cannot be selected.
● User’s bit output from the [HD/SD-SDI] output terminal is used as a flag to determine valid
video signals. Therefore, accurate values will not be output.
On
Off
For selecting whether to display status and menu characters on the screen output from the [Y/
VIDEO]/[PB]/[PR] video signal output terminal (BNC) on the side of the camera recorder.
Analog Out Char.
SDI Out Char.
On
Off
: Turns on display.
: Turns off display.
Memo:
● When [Analog Out Char.] is set to AOnB, the details shown on the viewfinder are also
displayed in the image output from the video signal output terminal (BNC).
On
Off
For selecting whether to display status and menu characters on the screen output from the [HD/
SD-SDI] output terminal on the side of the camera recorder.
On
Off
: Turns on display.
: Turns off display.
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
Stereo
Mix
For setting the audio sound of the [PHONES] terminal to stereo or mixed sound when the
Audio Monitor
[MONITOR SELECT] switch on the side of the camera recorder is set to ABothB.
Mix
: Outputs mixed sound (outputs mixed sound of CH-1 and CH-2 to both L and R).
Stereo : Outputs stereo sound (outputs audio sound of CH-1 to L, and CH-2 to R). When a
monitor speaker is used, only the audio sound of CH-1 is output.
Ⅵ [PHONES] terminal, speaker, and RCA outputs according to the combination of
the camera recorder’s [MONITOR SELECT] switch settings and [Audio Monitor]
settings
[MONITOR
SELECT] Setting
[Audio Monitor] Output from [PHONES]
Speaker
Output
RCA Output
Setting
Terminal
L
R
CH1
CH2
[CH-1]
^
[Mix]
[Stereo]
^
CH1
CH1
CH1+CH2
CH1
[BOTH]
CH1+CH2
CH1
CH2
CH1
CH2
[CH-2]
CH2
CH2
Others Menu
Item
Setting Values
Function
High
Middle
Low
For selecting whether to turn on the alarm tone as well as setting the volume.
Alarm tone is output from the monitor speaker or [PHONES] terminal.
High : Outputs alarm tone at a high volume level.
Alarm Level
Middle : Outputs alarm tone at a medium volume level.
Off
Low
Off
: Outputs alarm tone at a low volume level.
: Alarm tone is not output.
On
Off
For specifying the illumination settings of the operation mode indicator on the side control panel
of the camera recorder.
Mode LED
On
Off
: Turns off the indicator.
Operation Mode
Color
Camera Mode
Media Mode (SD Card Mode)
Media Mode (IEEE1394 Mode)
USB Mode
Blue/Purple
Green
Orange
Orange
Studio
Ext
Int
For setting the display conditions of the camera recorder’s tally lamps (front/back).
Studio : Displays according to the TALLY IN/PREVIEW IN signals from an external device,
such as a remote control.
Tally System
Front Tally
Back Tally
Ext
Int
: Displays mainly the status of external devices.
: Displays mainly the status of the camera recorder.
On
Blink
Off
For specifying the illumination settings of the camera recorder’s front tally lamp during recording.
On
: Lights up only during recording.
Blink : Blinks after the [REC] trigger button is pressed until recording starts, and lights up
during recording.
Off
: Turns off the tally lamp.
On
Blink
Off
For specifying the illumination settings of the camera recorder’s back tally lamp during
recording.
On
: Lights up only during recording.
Blink : Blinks after the [REC] trigger button is pressed until recording starts, and lights up
during recording.
Off
: Turns off the tally lamp.
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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Setting Values
Function
Ext
Series
Split
Synchronize
Off
For setting the recording trigger for the external recording device connected to the
1394 Rec Trigger
[IEEE1394] terminal.
Ext
: Outputs recording trigger to the external system only. (Recording is not
performed by the internal system.)
Series
Split
: Outputs recording trigger to enable consecutive recording by the internal
and external systems.
: Outputs separate recording triggers to the internal and external systems.
Synchronize : Outputs recording trigger simultaneously to the internal and external
systems.
Off
: Recording trigger is not output to the external system.
Memo:
● This item is selectable only in Camera mode. It cannot be set when recording is in
progress on the camera recorder or an external device.
● When the external recording device connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal switches to the
recording mode according to the settings, switching of operation mode using the [CAM/
MEDIA] button and the Clip Review function will be disabled.
● When [1394 Rec Trigger] is set to ASplitB, the [REC] button on the side of the camera
● When the [REC] button is pushed immediately after the power is turned on or after a
menu setting is changed, recording with the external device might start about 10 seconds
late.
Enable
Disable
For setting whether to automatically turn off the power of the external recording device
connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal when the [POWER] switch of the camera is turned
off.
1394 Auto Power
Off
Enable : Turns off the power automatically.
Disable : Disables this function.
Memo:
● The IEEE1394 control is only valid for external devices with a POWER OFF button.
^
Resets all menu settings.
Reset All
Select AResetB in the [Reset All] menu and press the Set button (R). The message
AResetting...B appears. After the resetting process is complete, the message ACompleteB
appears for about 1 second. Reset will not be performed if [Cancel] is selected.
Memo:
● This item is not selectable when recording in Camera mode, during Clip Review, and in
Media mode.
^
For setting the year, month, day, hour, and minute.
Date/Time
Time Zone
Memo:
● The display order of the date (year, month, and day) follows the [Date Style] setting in the
[Status Display] menu. However, the 24-hour format is used for the hour display
UTC-00:30 to UTC-12:00, For setting the UTC time difference in units of 30 minutes.
UTC,
[Default values: UTC-05:00 (U model), UTC (E model)]
UTC+14:00 to
UTC+00:30
(In increments of 30
minutes)
Memo:
● If [Date/Time] is already set, the value is automatically adjusted when [Time Zone] is
altered.
For displaying the usage time of the internal fan.
System
Information
Memo:
● Under normal environment, dust will accumulate on the internal fan when the camera recorder is used over a long
period. Dust may enter the camera especially if it is used outdoors. This may affect the image and sound quality of the
camera recorder. Check and replace the fan after every 9000 hours (suggested guideline).
Fan Hour
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Media Menu
* Default values are indicated in bold characters.
Item
Function
For formatting (initializing) an SDHC card.
Format Media
Select a card slot (A or B), select [Format] from [Cancel]/[Format], and press the Set button (R) to format (initialize) the
card.
For restoring an SDHC card.
Restore Media
Select a card slot (A or B), select [Restore] from [Cancel]/[Restore], and press the Set button (R) to restore the SDHC
card.
Memo:
● This item appears only when the SDHC card needs to be restored. However, it is not selectable when recording in
Camera mode and during Clip Review.
Setup File Manage Menu
Menu settings and button operations ([SHUTTER], [AE LEVEL], etc.) can be saved.
It is useful to save settings according to different shooting conditions.
Item
Load File...
Store File...
Reset File...
Setting Values
Function
^
^
^
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Adding/Editing Frequently
Used Menu Items
Adding Menu Items to [Favorites Menu]
1 Press the [MENU] button to open the [Main Menu]
screen.
(Favorites Menu)
2 Select the menu or submenu item to add.
You can select and add/edit frequently used menu items
freely to create a personal menu screen (Favorites Menu).
Memo:
● [Favorites Menu] is valid only in Camera mode, and
remains common even when the recording format is
changed.
● Up to 20 menu items can be added (two pages on the
screen).
● Added items in [Favorites Menu] will not be reset even
when [Reset All] in the main menu is executed.
[USER1] Button
[USER2] Button
Memo:
● Adding items to [Favorites Menu] cannot be performed in
the following cases. [USER1 Add] is displayed in gray in
the operation guide.
[MENU] Button
● Selected item is already added to [Favorites Menu].
Set Button (R)
● Number of menu items that can be added (20 items) is
exceeded.
Cross-
shaped
button
(JKH I)
3 Press the [USER1] button.
A screen to confirm the add appears.
[CANCEL] Button
[STATUS] Button
4 Select [Add] and press the Set button (R).
The selected menu item is added to [Favorites Menu].
4
Memo:
● Long descriptive names may be displayed for the menu
items in [Favorites Menu] to enable better understanding.
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4 Press the [USER2] button.
Editing [Favorites Menu]
[Delete Mark] (
) appears at the beginning of the item.
You can delete or change the order of the items added to
[Favorites Menu].
Delete Mark
Ⅵ Deleting Items from [Favorites Menu]
1 Open the [Favorites Menu] screen.
A Press the [MENU] button to open the [Main Menu]
screen.
B Press the [STATUS] button to open the [Favorites Menu]
screen.
2 Select [Edit Favorites] and press the Set button (R) or
crossed-shaped button (I).
Memo:
The header turns magenta and the editing mode is activated.
● When the [USER2] button is pressed again while the
menu item with [Delete Mark] (
Mark] ( ) disappears.
) is selected, [Delete
5 Press the [USER1] button.
The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] editing mode
appears.
2
6 Select [Save & Exit] and press the Set button (R).
6
Header
(Magenta)
Memo:
● Deletion is not complete until the changes are saved with
[Save & Exit].
● To exit the editing mode without deleting any items, select
[Exit without Saving].
● To return to the editing mode, select [Cancel].
3 Select the menu or submenu item to delete.
3
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2
Ⅵ Changing the Order of Items in
[Favorites Menu]
[USER1] Button
[USER2] Button
Header
(Magenta)
[MENU] Button
Set Button (R)
Cross-
shaped
button
(JKH I)
[CANCEL] Button
[STATUS] Button
3 Select the menu or submenu item to move and press
the Set button (R).
The moving mode is activated and a position selection bar
for the move appears.
1 Open the [Favorites Menu] screen.
A Press the [MENU] button to open the [Main Menu]
screen.
B Press the [STATUS] button to open the [Favorites Menu]
screen.
3
2 Select [Edit Favorites] and press the Set button (R) or
crossed-shaped button (I).
The header turns magenta and the editing mode is activated.
Position
Selection Bar
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4 Select the position to move to with the cross-shaped
button (JK).
Move the position selection bar with the cross-shaped button
(JK) and select a position to move to.
5 Press the Set button (R).
The selected item moves to the new position.
4
5
6 Press the [USER1] button.
The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] editing mode
appears.
7 Select [Save & Exit] and press the Set button (R).
7
Memo:
● Moving is not complete until the changes are saved with
[Save & Exit].
● To exit the editing mode without saving any changes,
select [Exit without Saving].
● To return to the editing mode, select [Cancel].
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Status Screen
Status Screen in Camera
Mode
STATUS 0 Screen
M
L
DD
20min
Appears only when connected to an external device
K
J
I
H
G
B
1min
1min
RES
F
B C
D
E
A
Item
Description
----
STBY
REC
: No card found in the selected slot
: Recording standby (recording pause)
: Recording
STBYC (displayed in red)
: Clip Continuous recording pause
A Media Status
POFF
: Unable to record to the card in the slot
: Power OFF
STBYC : Clip Continuous recording standby
Indicates whether the brightness of the image is appropriate.
B Iris Status Mark
J
R
K
: Iris set higher than normal
: Iris set to normal
: Iris set lower than normal
Displays F-number of the lens iris.
This is not displayed for some lens types, and when the lens cable is disconnected.
(OPEN, F2, F2.8, F4, F5.6, F8, F11, F16, CLOSE)
C Iris F-Number
Memo:
● You can specify the type of display and whether to display the information using [F.No/Iris Indicator] of
Appears when the AE function is activated and [AE LEVEL] in the [Camera Function] menu is set to a
(AE-3, AE-2, AE-1, AE+1, AE+2, AE+3)
D AE Level
Displays the gain value when it is not A0dBB.
(3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC)
E Gain
Displays the current shutter speed when [Shutter] in the [Camera Function] menu is set to [Step]/
F Shutter
EEI
: Displayed when [Shutter] is set to AEEIB (auto adjustment mode).
FAS
: Displayed when shutter or gain is set to the auto adjustment mode.
Memo:
● The variable range of the shutter speed varies according to the video format settings. (A Page 38)
Displays the current white balance mode.
G White Balance Mode
A<**00K>, B<**00K>, P<**00K> (A**00B indicates color temperature)
(** of A and B
(** of P
: 23, 25, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 43, 52, 65, 80)
: 32, 56)
FAW
: When the Fulltime Auto White balance mode is ON
MANU : Manual White Balance mode (only during control using the remote control)
Appears when [Black Toe] in the [Camera Process] menu is set to a value other than ANormalB.
H Black Toe
B+1 to B+5 : Displays the AStretch LevelB when [Black Toe] is set to AStretchB (Level 1 to Level 5)
B-1 to B-5 : Displays the ACompress LevelB when [Black Toe] is set to ACompressB (Level 1 to Level 5)
No display : When [Black Toe] is set to ANormalB
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Item
Description
Appears as AS.DTLB when the Skin Detail function is turned ON.
I Skin Detail Operation
J Operation of Functions
SKIN AREA
FOCUS
: Blinks when the Skin Area display is ON.
: Appears when the Focus Assist function is activated. When AACCU-FocusB is enabled,
AACCU-FOCUSB blinks for about 10 seconds while Focus Assist starts up, after which
the AFOCUSB indicator lights up. When [ACCU-Focus] is activated, it is forcibly turned
Appears when the Spot Meter function is activated. For details of the display, refer to [Setting Spot Meter]
K Luminance Information
MAX : Maximum luminance
MIN
: Minimum luminance
Displays the settings for about 3 seconds when the gain or shutter speed is manually changed.
L Event/Warning Display
Area
Displayed Content
GAIN **dB (** : 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18)
GAIN ALC
Setting Status
Gain value is altered
Gain is set to AALCB
FULL AUTO ON, FULL AUTO OFF
ZEBRA ON, ZEBRA OFF
[FULL AUTO] is turned AON/OFFB
[Zebra] is turned AON/OFFB
[Focus Assist] is turned AON/OFFB
Shutter speed is altered *1
FOCUS ASSIST ON, FOCUS ASSIST OFF
SHUTTER **
(****K : 1/6, 1/6.25, 1/7.5, 1/12, 1/12.5, 1/15, 1/24, 1/
25, 1/30, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/
250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000)
V. SHUTTER **** (**** : 1/24.01 to 1/1998.0)
Variable shutter speed is altered *1
SHUTTER OFF **
(**** is the standard shutter value in the respective
modes.)
Shutter is turned AOFFB *1
WHITE BAL * <****K>
(* : A, B, PRESET)
White balance value is altered
(****K : 2300, 2500, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3400, 3700,
4300, 5200, 5600, 6500, 8000)
WHITE BAL FAW
FAW (Fulltime Auto White balance) is activated
[ND FILTER] setting is altered
FILTER ****
(** : OFF,1/4ND,1/16ND)
AE LEVEL **
(**** : -3, -2, -1, NORMAL, +1, +2, +3)
[AE LEVEL] value is altered
SPOT METER ****
(**** : ON, FIXED, OFF, SELECT)
Spot meter status is changed
BLACK NORMAL
[Black Toe] is set to ANormalB
BLACK STRETCH * (* : 1,2,3,4,5,)
BLACK COMPRESS * (* : 1,2,3,4,5,)
[Stretch Level] of [Black Toe] is altered
[Compress Level] of [Black Toe] is altered
WHITE BAL PRESET <3200K>, WHITE BAL PRESET [Preset Temp.] value is altered *2
<5600K>
REC SWITCH LOCKED, REC SWITCH UNLOCKED
Record button lock switch is turned ON/OFF in
Camera mode, or [REC] switch on the handle of
the camera recorder is pressed while being
locked
SLOT SWITCHED * (* : A, B)
Active SDHC slot is switched automatically or
using the [SLOT SELECT] button in Camera
mode.
TRIGGER TO HD, TRIGGER TO DV
Recording command is sent out from the
[IEEE1394] terminal
FRAME RATE rrrr/pp fps
(rrrr: recording frame rate, pp: playback frame rate)
Variable frame rate is adjusted using the cross-
shaped button (H I)
OK MARK ADDED, OK MARK DELETED
OK mark is added or deleted
Appears as xx/yy fps (xx: recording frame rate, yy: playback frame rate) only when AVariable FrameB is set
M Frame Rate
* 1 : The variable range of the shutter speed varies according to the video format settings. (A Page 38)
* 2 : Displayed when the [WHT.BAL] white balance selection switch is set to APRESETB.
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STATUS 1 Screen
A
B
C
30/24 fps
J
I
H
DD
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
SKIN AREA
S.DTL
B -3
* 0
STBY
D
A<3200K>
F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000
282min
E
F
G
* 0
Item
A Resolution
Description
Displays the video image resolution.
(1920
ן 1080, 1440ן 1080, 1280ן 720) Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs.
B Frame Rate/Bit Rate
(60p HQ, 30p HQ, 60i HQ, 60p SP, 30p SP, 60i SP, 50p HQ, 25p HQ, 50i HQ, 50p SP, 25p SP, 50i SP, 24p HQ,
24p SP)
C OK Mark
Displays the remaining recording time of the SDHC cards in Slot A and Slot B separately.
D Remaining Space on
Media
Memo:
● Only warnings are displayed in the STATUS 0 and STATUS 4 Screens. (When the total remaining time for the
SDHC cards in slot A and slot B is less than 3 minutes)
A
A
A
: Currently selected slot. (White card)
: SDHC card requires restoring or formatting, or SDHC card is not supported (not of class 6 type).
: Write-protect switch of SDHC card is set.
!
Displays the current status of the power supply in use.
E Voltage/Battery
Power
Display
Description
Currently powered by an AC adapter. The current voltage is shown on the right.
If the supplied voltage from the AC adapter is low, the voltage value will be
displayed in red as a warning.
12.3V
Currently powered by a battery.
12.3V
200min
30%
When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and ARESB is
displayed.
The display on the right can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display] in the
RES
Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2.
F Audio Level Meter
-10 dB
-20 dB
When [Rec Mode] in the [Rec Mode] menu is set to AVariable FrameB, audio cannot
be recorded and is indicated by the
mark.
The positions of -20 dB and -10 dB are displayed as AoB.
Memo:
● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display] in the
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Item
Description
Displays the current ND filter position.
G ND Filter Position
No display : [ND FILTER] is set to AOFFB
ND1/4
: [ND FILTER] is set to A1/4B
: [ND FILTER] is set to A1/16B
ND1/16
Memo:
● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Filter] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 84)
Displays the remaining recording time of the external device (0 to 999). When the remaining time is running out,
this is indicated in red (value + unit of measurement) as a warning to the user.
H Remaining Space on
External Device
Memo:
● Only warnings are displayed in the STATUS 0 and STATUS 4 Screens.
Displays the operating status of the connected external device. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the
corresponding external device.
I Operation of External
Device
Memo:
● Only warnings are displayed in the STATUS 0 and STATUS 4 Screens.
Displays the time code (hour:minute:second:frame) or user’s bit data.
J Time Code (TC)/
User’s Bit (UB)
Example: Time code:
00:00:00:00
Colon (:) for non-drop frames
Dot (.) for drop frames
User’s bit:
FF EE DD 20
Memo:
● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [TC/UB] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu.
● You can select whether to display the time code or user’s bit using the [TC DISPLAY] switch on the inner
panel of the LCD monitor.
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STATUS 2 Screen
G
F
E
D
C
B
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STBY
A
* 0
* 1
Item
Description
Displays the current date and time.
A Date/Time
Note:
● The date/time display style can be specified at [LCD/VF]B[Status Display]B[Date Style]/[Time Style].
Displays the remaining recording time of the SDHC cards in slot A and slot B separately.
B Remaining Space on
A
A
: Currently selected slot. (White card)
MEDIA
: SDHC card requires restoring or formatting, or SDHC card is not supported (not of class 6
!
type).
A
: Write-protect switch of SDHC card is set.
Displays the file format for recording to the SDHC card (File Format) that is specified at [File Format] in
C FORMAT
Displays the status of the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch. (A: AAUTOB/M: AMANUALB)
D AUDIO
Displays the settings from ABottom1B to ATop1B specified at [Zebra], and the settings from ABottom2B to
E ZEBRA1/ZEBRA2 Values
Memo:
Displays the subname of the setup file.
F Subname of Setup File
Memo:
Displays the type of the loaded file. (SCENE/PICTURE)
G SETUP FILE
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STATUS 3 Screen
This screen displays a list of the functions assigned to the switches.
* 1 : Appears only when a warning is displayed
SWITCH ASSIGN
A
B
FAW
NONE
GAIN [ L / M / H ] 0dB / 9dB / 12dB
USER 1
USER 2
USER 3
RET
SKIN/SPOT
AE LEVEL
BARS
B.STRETCH3
LOAD FILE
CLIP REVIEW
SPOT METER
AE LEVEL/VFR
C
D
E
F
STBY
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282min
* 0
* 1
* 2
Item
Description
Displays the position of the [WHT.BAL] selection switch that is assigned with the FAW function.
(NONE, A, B, PRESET)
A [FAW] Function
Assignment
Displays the setting values for each of the positions ([L]/[M]/[H]) on the [GAIN] switch.
(0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, AGC)
B [GAIN] Switch Settings
Displays the setting status of the [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3] buttons.
(NONE, BARS, PRESET TEMP., B.STRETCH*, B.COMPRESS*, RET, LOAD FILE)
* indicates 1 to 5
C [USER1,USER2,USER3]
Button Function Settings
Displays the setting status of the [RET] button on the lens.
(CLIP REVIEW, FOCUS ASSIST, OK MARK)
D [RET] Button Function
Settings
Displays the setting status of the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch.
(SKIN AREA, SPOT METER)
E [SKIN AREA/SPOT
METER] Switch Settings
Displays the functions assigned to the left/right (H I) of the cross-shaped button.
(DISABLE, AE LEVEL, AE LEVEL/VFR)
F Cross-Shaped Button (H I)
Function Assignment
STATUS 4 Screen
This screen displays the event. It is also used to display warnings only.
* 0
30/24 fps
DD
20 min
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
* 0
B
STBY
1min
1min
RES
* 0
* 1 (Appears only during warnings)
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Status Screen in SD Card
Mode
These are the status screens displayed in Media mode (SD Card mode, Media mode).
STATUS 0 Screen
This screen displays the media status or event. It is also used to display warnings only.
STATUS 1 and STATUS 2 Screens
F
F
A
B
C D E
A
B C D E
J
I
H
G
K
J
I
H
G
STATUS 1 Screen
STATUS 2 Screen
Item
Description
A OK Mark
B Resolution
Displays the video image resolution.
(1920
ן 1080, 1440ן 1080, 1280ן 720) Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs.
C Frame Rate/Bit Rate
(60p HQ, 30p HQ, 60i HQ, 60p SP, 30p SP, 60i SP, 50p HQ, 25p HQ, 50i HQ, 50p SP, 25p SP, 50i SP, 24p
HQ, 24p SP)
Displays the media slot (A or B) of the currently played clip.
A key mark appears when the write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set.
D Media
Displays current clip number/total number of clips.
E Clip Information
Displays the time code (hour:minute:second:frame) or user’s bit data.
F Time Code (TC)/
TC
UB
: Time code
: User’s bit
User’s Bit (UB)
The framing mode display for the time code is as follows.
00:00:00:00
Colon (:) for non-drop frames
Dot (.) for drop frames
Memo:
● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [TC/UB] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu.
● You can select whether to display the time code or user’s bit using the [TC DISPLAY] switch on the
inner panel of the LCD monitor.
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Item
G Date/Time
Description
Displays the date/time that is recorded on the currently played SDHC card.
Note:
● The date/time display style can be specified at [LCD/VF]B[Status Display]B[Date Style]/[Time Style].
Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2.
The positions of -20 dB and -10 dB are displayed as AoB.
H Audio Level Meter
-10 dB
-20 dB
Memo:
● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display] in the
Displays the current status of the power supply in use.
I Voltage/Battery
Power
Display
Description
Currently powered by an AC adapter. The current voltage is shown on the right.
If the supplied voltage from the AC adapter is low, the voltage value will be
displayed in red as a warning.
12.3V
Currently powered by a battery.
12.3V
200min
30%
When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and ARESB is
displayed.
Memo:
● The display on the right can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display] in the
RES
PLAY
STILL
: Playing
: Still picture playback mode
J Media Status
FWD * : High-speed playback in the forward direction (* playback speed: 5x or 15x)
REV *
STOP
POFF
: High-speed playback in the reverse direction (* reverse playback speed: 5x or 15x)
: Stop mode
: Power OFF
Displays a guide for the current operation buttons.
K Operation Guide
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Status Screen in IEEE1394
Input Mode
These are the status screens displayed in Media mode (IEEE1394 Input mode).
STATUS 1 Screen
RES
STATUS 2 Screen
1280x720
24p HQ
B
A
282min
D
C
Item
Description
Displays the frame rate and bit rate in pairs. (60p HQ, 30p HQ, 60i HQ, 60p SP, 30p SP, 60i SP, 50p HQ, 25p
HQ, 50i HQ, 50p SP, 25p SP, 50i SP, 24p HQ, 24p SP)
A Frame Rate/Bit Rate
Displays the video image resolution. (1920
ן 1080, 1440ן 1080, 1280ן 720) B Resolution
Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2.
C Audio Level Meter
-10 dB
-20 dB
When the input sampling frequency is set to a value other than 48K in IEEE1394
mode, a
mark is displayed with the frequency. (32k, 44.1k)
The positions of -20 dB and -10 dB are displayed as AoB.
Memo:
● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display] in the
Displays the current status of the power supply in use.
D Voltage/Battery
Power
Display
Description
Currently powered by an AC adapter. The current voltage is shown on the right.
If the supplied voltage from the AC adapter is low, the voltage value will be
displayed in red as a warning.
12.3V
Currently powered by a battery.
12.3V
200min
30%
When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and ARESB is
displayed.
Memo:
● The display on the right can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display] in the
RES
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Enlarged Status Display on
LCD Monitor
You can enlarge and display only the characters of the status screen on the LCD monitor.
CH1
A
CH2
B
C
DF
FREE
J
I
STBY
STOP
REC REVIEW
DD
1280 x 720
60p HQ
STBY
A
min
100min
67.8min
D
123 min
B
OK
E
F G
H
Item
Description
Displays the audio levels of [CH-1] and [CH-2].
A Audio Level Meter
If the reference audio level (A-20dBB or A-12dBB) is exceeded, this is displayed in yellow. The AOverB area is
displayed in red. A48kB is the sampling frequency.
Memo:
● When [Rec Mode] in the [Rec Mode] menu is set to AVariable FrameB, audio cannot be recorded and is
indicated by the
mark.
Displays the framing mode.
B Framing Mode
[DF]
: Drop frame
[NDF] : Non-drop frame
Displays the SDHC card status in characters and symbols.
C Time Code Generator
D Media Status
----
STBY
REC
: No card found in the selected slot
: Recording standby (recording pause)
: Recording
STBYC (displayed in red)
: Clip Continuous recording pause
STBYC : Clip Continuous recording standby
STOP
POFF
: Unable to record to the card in the slot
: Power OFF
Displays the remaining recording time on the SDHC card. The currently active slot is indicated with an enlarged
black card icon with white letters. A key mark appears when the write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set.
E Remaining Space on
Media
Appears as [OK] when the currently played clip is appended with an OK mark.
F OK Mark
G Video Format
Displays the current status of the power supply in use.
H Voltage/Battery
Power
Display
Description
Currently powered by an AC adapter. The current voltage is shown on the right.
If the supplied voltage from the AC adapter is low, the voltage value will be displayed in
red as a warning.
12.3V
Currently powered by a battery.
12.3V
200min
30%
When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and ARESB is
displayed.
Memo:
● The display on the right can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/
RES
Displays the operating status of the connected external device.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding external device.
I Operation of External
Device
Displays the time code (hour:minute:second:frame) or user’s bit data.
J Time Code (TC)/
User’s Bit (UB)
00:00:00:00
Colon (:) for non-drop frames
Dot (.) for drop frames
Memo:
● During enlarged display of the status on the LCD monitor screen, the video image remains displayed on the viewfinder.
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Camera Features
Marker and Safety Zone
Displays (Camera Mode
Only)
The marker and safety zone displays are useful in helping you determine the angle of view for the image according to the
shooting purpose.
Ⅵ Example of display when [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = ALine+HalftoneB, and [Center Mark] = AOnB
Center Mark
Safety Zone
Aspect Marker
You can turn ON/OFF the safety zone and center mark displays as shown below using the [Aspect Ratio], [Safety Zone] and
[Aspect Marker] Display
Ⅵ When [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B
[Line]
[Halftone]
[Line+Halftone]
[Aspect Marker] Display for Different
[Aspect Ratio] Settings
Ⅵ When [Aspect Marker] = AHalftoneB
[4:3]
[14:9]
[16:9]/[16:9(+4:3)]
[2.35:1 Center]
[2.35:1C.HeadRM]
* [Aspect Marker] cannot
be set. (Fixed at AOffB)
[1.85:1 Center]
[1.85:1C.HeadRM]
[1.66:1]
[1.75:1]
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[Safety Zone] Display
Ⅵ When [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = AHalftoneB, and [Center Mark] = AOnB
[Off]
[95%]
[93%]
[90%]
[88%]
[80%]
[Center Mark] Display
Ⅵ When [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = AHalftoneB, and [Safety Zone] = A80%B
[Off]
[On]
Ⅵ When [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = AHalftoneB, and [Safety Zone] = AOffB
[Off]
[On]
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Ⅵ Color Range Setting
Smoothening the Skin
Color (Skin Detail
Function)
The Skin Detail function can be used to reduce the contour
enhancement of video signals for only the skin areas so as to
produce a smoother skin tone.
1 Place the cursor at [Skin Color Range] with the cross-
shaped button (JK).
2 Press the Set button (R) or cross-shaped button (I) to
move the cursor to a setting value.
Preparations Before Using the Skin Detail
Function (Skin Adjust Function)
2
3 Select a setting value using the cross-shaped button
● Select [Main Menu]B[Camera Process]B[Detail]/
[Adjust]B[Skin Color Adjust], and press the Set button
(R).
(JK), and press the Set button (R).
Select a setting within the [Narrow, -1 to -9, Normal, 9 to 1,
Wide] range.
● The entire image switches to black-and-white display,
leaving only the detected skin areas in color.
4 Place the cursor at [Back] after setting is complete,
and press the Set button (R).
The data is saved, and the screen returns to the [Detail]
menu.
Skin Color
Detection Frame
Using the Skin Detail Function
● Select [Main Menu]B[Camera Process]B[Detail]/
[Adjust]B[Skin Detect] and set to AOnB.
Memo:
● The displays for [Bars], [Zebra], markers ([Aspect Marker]/
[Safety Zone]/[Center Mark]), [Focus Assist] mode, and
[B] mode in the [VF Display] menu are temporarily turned
AOffB.
● AS.DTLB appears on the STATUS 0 and 1 Screens of the
LCD monitor and viewfinder when the Skin Detail function
is activated.
AS.DTLB appears
Ⅵ Hue Range Detection
1280x720 30/24 fps
24p HQ
OK
0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0
1 Project the detected object inside the skin color
detection frame.
2 Place the cursor at [Skin Color Detect] with the cross-
MAX 123%
MIN 45%
SKIN AREA
S.DTL
shaped button (JK).
3 Press the Set button (R).
A
B
STBY
100min
100min
B -3
Display switches from AStopB to AExecuteB, and detection
ND1/16 A<3200K>
starts.
282min
Memo:
STATUS 1 Screen
● AErrorB is displayed if the object inside the frame is not
within the preset color range.
2 Set the adjustment level for the contour enhancement
4 Press the Set button (R) after the desired hue range is
Set using [Main Menu]B[Camera Process]B[Detail]/
[Adjust]B[Skin Color Detect]/[Level].
detected.
● If no AErrorB is displayed, the data is saved and the
process ends.
● If AErrorB appears, the process ends without saving the
data.
5 Place the cursor at [Back] after the hue range is
detected, and press the Set button (R).
Returns to the [Detail] menu screen.
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Color Bar Output
Checking the Preset Hue Area
1 Set the [ZEBRA ON/OFF] switch at the front of the
camera recorder to the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] end.
Doing so forcibly turns ON the Skin Adjust function
temporarily, and the preset hue area is displayed in color on
the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
Multi-format color bars can be output on this camera
recorder.
[USER1,USER2,USER3]
Buttons
[FULL AUTO] Switch
[ZEBRA ON/OFF]
Switch
Memo:
● When [Color Gain] in the [Camera Process] menu is set to
AOffB, only the area where Skin Detail is functioning is
Setting
To output color bars, follow the setting procedure below.
● When [SKIN A./SPOT M.] of [Switch Set] in the [Camera
Function] menu screen is set to ASpot MeterB, the hue
area cannot be checked using the [SKIN AREA/SPOT
1 Set the [FULL AUTO] switch to AOFFB.
2 Set [Bars] in the [Camera Function] menu to AOnB.
.
Color bars are output.
Color Bar Output Using the USER Buttons
1 Set the [FULL AUTO] switch to AOFFB.
2 Assign ABarsB to any one of the [USER1]/[USER2]/
[USER3] buttons.
Set using [USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3] of [Switch Set] in the
[Camera Function] menu.
3 Press the corresponding [USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3]
button that is assigned with ABarsB.
Color bars are output.
Memo:
● During color bar output, you can select whether to output
the reference audio signals using [Test Tone] in the [Audio
● Color bars are not output when the [FULL AUTO] switch is
set to AONB but [Bars] in the [FULL AUTO] menu is set to
AOffB. They are also not output in Media mode.
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R&Yl R Level
Increase the value:
Corrected Y increases
R
Color Matrix Adjustment
Mg
I
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y decreases
YI
YI
B
G
The color matrix of the camera recorder can be adjusted to a
color of the user’s preference.
Cy
R&Yl Yl Level
Increase the value:
When shooting is performed using multiple cameras, the
colors of the different cameras can be adjusted, and a color
of the user’s preference can be set on this camera recorder.
13 saturation parameters and 3 hue parameters are available
for adjustment. Adjust the color on the vector scope and
waveform monitor using the color chart.
Corrected Y decreases
R
Mg
I
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y increases
B
* The adjusted values of AStandardB, ACinema VividB, and
ACinema SubduedB in [Color Matrix] can be stored
G
Cy
Yl&G Yl Level
Increase the value:
Corrected Y decreases
R
R
R
R
Mg
I
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y increases
1 Select [Color Matrix] or [Adjust] in the [Camera
YI
YI
YI
YI
B
B
B
B
2 Adjust the saturation.
G
G
G
G
Cy
Mg
● Use the cross-shaped button (JK) to select a value.
● The correction range (gray area in the chart below) for
each of the 12 levels from [Mg&R Mg Level] to [B&Mg Mg
Level] changes in the direction indicated by the arrow on
the vector scope.
Yl&G G Level
G&Cy G Level
G&Cy Cy Level
Increase the value:
Corrected Y increases
I
I
I
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y decreases
Cy
Mg
Cross-Shaped Button
(JK)
Increase the value:
Corrected Y increases
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y decreases
Cy
Mg
Increase the value:
Corrected Y decreases
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y increases
Memo:
● In addition to the vector, the luminance Y level of the
correction range changes as well.
Cy
Mg
Cy&B Cy Level
Increase the value:
Corrected Y decreases
Mg&R Mg Level
Increase the value:
Corrected Y decreases
R
R
R
I
I
Mg
I
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y increases
Decrease the value:
YI
YI
YI
YI
Corrected Y increases
B
B
B
G
G
G
Cy
Mg
Cy
Mg
Mg&R R Level
Increase the value:
Corrected Y increases
Cy&B B Level
Increase the value:
Corrected Y increases
R
I
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y decreases
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y decreases
B
G
Cy
Cy
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4 Adjust the hue.
B&Mg B Level
Increase the value:
R
R
Corrected Y increases
Mg
Adjust the hue based on the R-, G-, and B-axes.
I
I
As illustrated in the chart below, increasing the value rotates
the hue in the anti-clockwise direction on the vector scope,
with the respective axes as the center. Decreasing the value
rotates the hue in the clockwise direction.
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y
decreases
YI
YI
B
B
G
G
R Rotation
G Rotation
B Rotation
Increase the value:
Cy
Mg
R
R
R
Hue rotates in the anti-
clockwise direction with
R-axis as the center.
Mg
I
I
I
B&Mg Mg Level
Increase the value:
Corrected Y
decreases
YI
YI
YI
B
B
B
Decrease the value:
Corrected Y increases
G
G
G
Cy
Mg
Increase the value:
Cy
Hue rotates in the anti-
clockwise direction with
G-axis as the center.
3 Adjust Yl&G Mask Range.
Adjusting [Yl&G Yl Level] and [Yl&G G Level] may also affect
the I-axis (color close to the skin tone). When [Yl&G Yl Level]
is increased, the skin tone becomes slightly more yellowish.
On the other hand, when [Yl&G G Level] is increased, the
skin tone becomes slightly more greenish.
Cy
Mg
Increase the value:
Hue rotates in the anti-
clockwise direction with
B-axis as the center.
Adjust [Yl&G Mask Range] if you want to increase YI&G
toward yellow and green without affecting the skin tone. As
illustrated in the chart below, [Yl&G Mask Range] adjusts the
gray area from the R-axis, which disables the [Yl&G Yl Level]
and [Yl&G G Level] adjustments.
Increasing the [Yl&G Mask Range] value widens the
masking range. By doing so, the effect on the I-axis (color
close to the skin tone) due to adjustments of [Yl&G Yl Level]
and [Yl&G G Level] is reduced. However, this also reduces
the amount of correction by [Yl&G Yl Level] and [Yl&G G
Level].
Cy
Yl&G Mask Range
R
Mg
I
YI
B
G
Cy
[Yl&G Yl Level] and [Yl&G G Level]
adjustment
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Reproduction of Dark
Areas (Black Stretch/
Compress Function)
Process the dark areas according to the balance of bright
and dark areas in the image to adjust the overall balance of
contrast.
1 Adjust [Black Toe] in the [Camera Process] menu
according to the captured video signals.
2 Set the luminance point (Point Level) for AStretchB or
ACompressB.
● Decide the luminance point (Point Level) at which the dark
areas in the image are to be stretched or compressed.
● The luminance point (Point Level) can be set within the
range of A5% to 15%B.
3 Adjust the amount of AStretchB or ACompressB.
● Set the amount to stretch or compress the dark areas in
the image using [Stretch Level] or [Compress Level].
● The amount of stretch or compression increases when a
larger value is specified.
Ⅵ Example
To increase the area of 10 % level (Point A in the figure
below) in the image under normal condition ([Black Toe] is
ANormalB)
A Set [Black Toe] to AStretchB.
B Set [Point Level] to A10%B.
C Set the amount to increase using [Stretch Level]
(ALevel 1 to Level 5B).
The reproduction of dark areas improves as the 10 % level
point A stretches toward point B. (See figure below)
OUTPUT
When [Black Toe] is
AStretchB
When [Black Toe] is
ANormalB
Increasing the A10%B area
B
[Point Level] set at A10%B
A
0
0
INPUT
5%
10% 15%
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Ⅵ Number of storable setup files
Configuring Setup Files
Camera recorder
SDHC Card
Slot A
: [CAM1] to [CAM4]
: A[EXT1] to A[EXT8]
: B[EXT1] to B[EXT8]
Slot B
The menu settings can be stored on the camera recorder or
an SDHC card by saving them as a setup file.
Loading a saved setup file enables you to reproduce the
appropriate setup state speedily.
Ⅵ Preset setup files
As described below, there are three types of scene files and
two types of picture files that can be loaded according to
different shooting conditions.
Two types of setup files are available.
Scene file
Ⅵ Scene file:
[GY-HD 60p LIKE] : Setting is adjusted according to the
tone of the GY-HD series. [Camera
Resolution] is set to A1280x720B, and
[Frame & Bit Rate] is set to
File that contains all menu settings, ranging from video
format settings to image creation settings such as device
settings and shooting conditions, as well as the contents of
the [Favorites Menu].
A60p(HQ)B.
Ⅵ Picture file:
[GY-HD 50p LIKE] : Setting is adjusted according to the
tone of the GY-HD series. [Camera
Resolution] is set to A1280x720B, and
[Frame & Bit Rate] is set to
File that contains image creation settings in accordance to
the shooting conditions ([Camera Process] menu items).
A50p(HQ)B.
Make use of the [Setup File Manage] menu to save or load a
[CINEMA 1080/24p]: Setting that is suited for movie-like
video shooting. [Camera Resolution]
is set to A1920x1080B, and [Frame &
Bit Rate] is set to A24p(HQ)B.
setup file.
The following operations can be performed on the [Setup File
Manage] menu.
Picture file
[GY-HD LIKE]
: Setting is adjusted according to the
tone of the GY-HD series.
: Setting that is suited for movie-like
video shooting.
[CINEMA]
Memo:
● The above setup files are used exclusively for loading.
They cannot be overwritten or reset.
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A
B
F
Saving Setup Files
C
G
H
1 Display the [Setup File Manage] menu.
Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu]
D
2 Select [Store File] and press the Set button (R).
E
3 Select [Scene File] or [Picture File], and press the Set
Memo:
button (R).
● When overwriting an existing file, the subname of the
existing file is displayed.
The existing files are displayed.
● Select [Cancel] and press the Set button (R), or press the
[CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen.
4 Select the file to be newly saved (or overwritten)
using the cross-shaped button (JK), and press the Set
button (R).
Name
Description
Field for entering the title.
You can enter up to 8 characters for
the [Scene File]/[Picture File]
subname.
A Character Entry
Cursor
Field
Select a character using the key
cursor D, and press the Set button
(R) to input the selected character at
the position of the character cursor.
The character cursor moves to the
next position on the right each time a
character is input.
B Character Cursor
The cursor can be moved using the
arrow keys F.
[Store File] Menu Screen
Use the cross-shaped button (JKH
C Character Keys
I
) to move the key cursor
D
to the
Memo:
character you want to enter.
● Files cannot be written in the following cases. (Displayed
in gray, selection disabled)
● The inserted SDHC card is not supported (those other
than SDHC Class 6 cards, or unformatted cards). (File
name appears as A---B.)
● Write-protect switch of the inserted SDHC card is set.
Indicates the currently selected
character or item. Use the cross-
shaped button (JKH I) to move the
cursor.
D Key Cursor
Select [Store] and press the Set
button (R) to confirm the title.
Select [Cancel] and press the Set
button (R) to abort character input
and return to the previous screen.
E Confirmation Buttons
(A
mark appears beside the SDHC card icon.)
Moves the position of the character
F Arrow Keys
5 Name the file.
cursor B.
Enter the subname using the software keyboard.
Select [BS] and press the Set button
(R) to delete the character on the left
of the character cursor B.
G [BS] Backspace Key
Select [SP] and press the Set button
(R) to enter a space at the current
position of the character cursor B.
H [SP] Space Key
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6 Select [Store] from the confirmation buttons E, and
5 Select [Load] on the confirmation screen, and press
press the Set button (R).
the Set button (R).
A confirmation screen appears.
Loading starts, and ALoading...B appears on the screen.
7 Select [Store] on the confirmation screen, and press
the Set button (R).
Saving starts, and AStoring...B appears on the screen.
5
7
Memo:
● If you do not want to load the file, select [Cancel] or press
the [CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen.
● When loading of a file fails, a ALoad Error!B message
(indicated in red frame) appears for several seconds, after
which the previous screen is displayed.
Memo:
● If you do not want to save the file, select [Cancel] or press
the [CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen.
● When saving of a file fails, a AStore Error!B message
(indicated in red frame) appears for several seconds, after
which the previous screen is displayed.
6 Loading is complete.
After loading of the file is complete, ACompleteB appears on
the screen, and the menu screen closes automatically.
8 Saving is complete.
After saving of the file is complete, ACompleteB appears on
Resetting Setup Files
the screen, and the menu screen closes automatically.
1 Display the [Setup File Manage] menu.
Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu]
Loading a Setup File
1 Display the [Setup File Manage] menu.
2 Select [Reset File] and press the Set button (R).
Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu]
3 Select [Scene File] or [Picture File], and press the Set
button (R).
2 Select [Load File] and press the Set button (R).
The existing files are displayed.
3 Select [Scene File] or [Picture File], and press the Set
4 Select the file to delete using the cross-shaped button
button (R).
(JK), and press the Set button (R).
The existing files are displayed.
Memo:
● Scene files and preset scene files stored inside the SDHC
card cannot be selected or reset.
4 Select the file to load using the cross-shaped button
(JK), and press the Set button (R).
5 Select [Reset] on the confirmation screen, and press
the Set button (R).
Cursor
Deletion starts, and AResetting...B appears on the screen.
Memo:
● If you do not want to reset the file, select [Cancel] or press
the [CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen.
6 Resetting is complete.
After resetting of the file is complete, ACompleteB appears on
the screen, and the menu screen closes automatically.
[Load File] Menu Screen
Memo:
● When the write-protect switch of the inserted SDHC card
is set, a
mark appears beside the SDHC card icon.
Setup files can be loaded from an SDHC card even if the
write-protect switch is set.
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Connecting External Devices
Connecting an External
Monitor
Connecting via SDI
Either HD-SDI or SD-SDI signals can be output from the
[HD/SD-SDI] terminal (BNC) on the terminal area of the
camera recorder.
● Digital audio signals, together with embedded
(superimposed) audio signals and time code signals, are
output for both the HD-SDI and SD-SDI signals.
● User’s bit output from the [HD/SD-SDI] output terminal is
used as a flag to determine valid video signals. Therefore,
accurate values will not be output.
To output live or playback video images and audio sound to
an external monitor, select the output signals from the
camera recorder, and connect using an appropriate cable
according to the monitor to be used.
Memo:
● The sampling frequency for embedded (superimposed)
audio signals is 48 kHz. Time code of the built-in time
generator as well as playback time code are also output.
Connecting via Composite/Component
Output
Either component or composite signals can be output from
the BNC terminals on the terminal area of the camera
recorder.
* Select the output signal using [HD/SD-SDI Out] in the [A/V
Connect the external monitor to the [Y/VIDEO] output
terminal for composite signals, or to [Y/VIDEO], [PB], and
[PR] video signal output terminals for component signals.
* To display menu screens or status screens on the external
monitor, set [SDI Out Char.] in the [A/V Out] menu to AOnB.
* Select the output signal using [Output Terminal] in the [A/V
* To display menu screens or status screens on the external
monitor, set [Analog Out Char.] in the [A/V Out] menu to
[AUDIO OUTPUT]
[HD/SD-SDI]
Component Output
[Y/VIDEO], [PB], [PR]
Composite Output
[Y/VIDEO]
SDI IN
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT IN
AUDIO IN
Ⅵ Settings for SDI Output
1 Down convert the signals.
You can select the method to Adown convertB HD video
images to SD images during SD-SDI output.
Set using [Down Convert] in the [A/V Out] menu.
The available modes include ASide CutB, ALetter BoxB
(blackened at the top and bottom), and ASqueezeB (full size,
Ⅵ Settings for Composite Output
1 Down convert the signals.
You can select the method to Adown convertB HD video
images to SD images during composite output.
Set using [Down Convert] in the [A/V Out] menu.
The available modes include ASide CutB, ALetter BoxB
(blackened at the top and bottom), and ASqueezeB (full size,
2 Add setup signals.
Setup signals can be added to the output video signals
during composite output.
* You can select whether to add setup signals using [Set Up]
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Note:
● When connecting the camera recorder to an external
device using an IEEE1394 cable, make sure to observe
the following. Improper connection may cause the circuit
of the connected unit to malfunction.
● Turn off the power of the camera recorder and
connected devices before connecting the IEEE1394
cable.
[PHONES] Terminal
Audio output from the [PHONES] terminal can be selected
well as the [MONITOR SELECT] switch on the camera
recorder.
The different combinations of settings that are output from
the [PHONES] terminal and monitor speaker are as follows.
● Do not connect the cable in an environment where
static electricity occurs or is likely to occur.
● Make sure that each camera recorder is connected to
only one external device at any one time.
● Turn off the power of the camera recorder and
connected devices before switching the [HD/DV]
IEEE1394 terminal mode switch.
[PHONES] Terminal
[MONITOR SELECT] [Audio Monitor]
Switch Settings
Settings
L
R
[CH-1]
^
[Mix]
[Stereo]
^
CH1
[BOTH]
CH1+CH2
CH1
CH2
[CH-2]
CH2
● A message indicating AVIDEO FORMAT INCORRECTB
appears if the format of the input/output video signals from
the [IEEE1394] input terminal is different from the [HD/DV]
IEEE1394 terminal mode switch setting. Adjust the [HD/
DV] IEEE394 terminal mode switch according to the video
format.
IEEE1394 Connection
Connecting an external device to the IEEE1394 terminal
enables you to perform the following.
VIDEO FORMAT
INCORRECT
The images recorded on the SDHC card in the camera
recorder can be backed up.
B Stream transmission to a non-linear editing system
● If the [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 interface terminal switch is set
at AEXTB and the AHQB mode is selected in [Frame & Bit
Rate], signals will not be output from the [IEEE1394]
Playback images on the camera recorder can be stream
output during editing using a non-linear editing system.
[IEEE1394] Terminal
[HD/DV] IEEE 1394
Terminal Mode
Switch
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5 Set the external device to a mode that enables
recording.
For setting and operation of external devices, refer to the
instruction manual of the respective devices.
Note:
● Adjust the camera recorder and external device to the
same IEEE1394 settings.
● Start recording only after ensuring that the devices are
properly connected.
Backup Recording
When the camera recorder is set to Camera mode, images
shot using it can be stream output from the IEEE1394
terminal.
According to the recording operation on the camera recorder,
recording to the camera recorder and external device may be
performed synchronously or separately.
6 Perform recording using the camera recorder.
If the settings in 3 are appropriate, video images will be
recorded to the camera recorder and external device.
Note:
● Images, audio and time code at the points where
recording starts and ends may be out of sync depending
on the camera recorder and backup device in use.
1 Connect the camera recorder to the backup device.
Connect the camera recorder to the backup device using an
IEEE1394 cable, using the camera recorder as the master
device.
Memo:
● When backup recording starts, a ATRIGGER TO DVB or
ATRIGGER TO HDB message appears on the LCD
monitor and viewfinder for about 3 seconds.
Camera recorder
(Master Device)
Ⅵ Checking Videos Recorded on the
External Device
(IEEE1394 Input mode of Media mode)
When images are displayed in thumbnails in Media mode
(SD Card mode) and power of the device connected to the
[IEEE1394] terminal is turned on, pressing the [CAM/MEDIA]
selection button displays the playback images of the
connected device on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
Pressing the same button has no effect if the [IEEE1394]
connection is not recognized, such as when the power of the
device connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal is turned off.
102 ) for the status display of this mode.
[IEEE1394]
Terminal
[HD/DV] IEEE 1394
Terminal Mode Switch
Backup Device
[INT/EXT] IEEE1394
Interface Terminal
Switch
IEEE1394
Cable
1 Press the [CAM/MEDIA] button to set to the IEEE1394
Signal Flow
Input mode.
2 Set the external device to the playback mode.
2 Set the camera recorder to Camera mode.
Video images recorded on the external device are displayed
on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
3 Set the recording video format.
Note:
Note:
● This mode is used for viewing images input to the
[IEEE1394] terminal from an external device, and not
intended for recording input images on the camera
recorder.
● Make sure that the SP mode is selected for the [Frame &
Bit Rate] setting.
4 Perform the following settings on the camera recorder
(master device).
ASet the [HD/DV] IEEE1394 terminal mode switch.
[DV]
[HD]
:
:
During backup in the DV format
During backup in the HD format
BSet the [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 interface terminal switch to
AEXTB.
CSwitch to Camera mode.
DSpecify how recording to the camera recorder and
external device is to be performed with the recording
operation on the camera recorder using [1394 Rec
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7 Start loading to the non-linear editing system.
Stream Transmission to a Non-linear
Editing System
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the non-linear
editing system.
Playback images on the camera recorder can be stream
8 Loading is complete.
output during editing using a non-linear editing system.
After loading is complete, press the [CANCEL] button on the
camera recorder to stop playback.
Ⅵ Loading to a Non-linear Editing System
Memo:
in Play Mode
● Switch the [HD/DV] IEEE1394 terminal mode switch only
after turning OFF the power of the camera recorder.
● The operating procedures vary depending on the
characteristics and specifications of the connected
devices, and transfer of data may fail even when the
devices are properly connected.
1 Perform the following settings on the camera
recorder.
A Set the [HD/DV] IEEE1394 terminal mode switch to
ADVB.
● If noise appears on the screen or audio sound is
interrupted, reconnect the IEEE1394 cable or turn on the
power of the camera recorder again.
B Set the [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 interface terminal switch to
AEXTB.
● Noise may occur in the audio when you turn ON/OFF the
power of the device connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal.
Before performing any of these operations, lower the
volume of the device connected to the camera recorder to
the minimum.
Memo:
● Stream transmission is only possible for DV format
images.
2 Connect the IEEE1394 cable.
3 Turn on the power of both the camera recorder and
non-linear editing system.
4 Set the camera recorder to Media mode.
Press the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button to switch to Media
[IEEE1394] Terminal
[HD/DV] IEEE 1394
PC
Terminal Mode
Switch
[INT/EXT] IEEE1394
Interface Terminal
Switch
IEEE1394
Cable
Signal Flow
Note:
● Start recording only after ensuring that the devices are
properly connected.
5 Insert the media to be dubbed.
Camera recorder : Recorded SDHC card
6 Press the play button (center of the cross-shaped
button) on the camera recorder.
Playback starts.
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2 Select [Change] using the cross-shaped button (JK),
Managing/Editing Clips on
a PC
and press the Set button (R).
The camera recorder switches to USB mode.
Loading Clips to the PC (USB Connection
Mode)
2
You can load clips to a PC by connecting the camera
recorder to the PC via the USB port. Doing so enables clips
stored in the SDHC card to be managed and edited on the
PC.
Files on the SDHC card can be managed/edited on the
connected PC in this mode only for USB mass storage class
devices that are recognized by the said PC as a peripheral
drive.
Memo:
● If recording is in progress (including recording on the
camera recorder and device connected to the IEEE1394
terminal), the AChange to USB ModeB message appears
after recording stops.
Memo:
● Files cannot be written to the SDHC card.
● If playback is in progress, the camera recorder switches to
USB mode after the file closes automatically, such as
when playback stops.
● Make sure to manage/edit the files using the (JVC ProHD
Clip Manager) PC application software in the bundled CD-
ROM.
● For details on how to install the application software,
refer to the [User’s Guide] of the [SxS Memory Card
Device Driver Software] inside the bundled CD-ROM.
Ⅵ Disconnecting
Disable the connection on the PC, then remove the USB
cable from the camera recorder.
Doing so exits the USB mode and switches the camera
recorder to Camera mode.
1 Connect the camera recorder to the PC using a USB
Memo:
cable.
● The procedure for disabling the USB connection varies
according to the PC in use. For details, refer to the
instruction manual of the PC.
A confirmation message (Change to USB Mode) to enable
the USB connection appears.
[USB] Terminal
PC
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Ⅵ Precautions for Using the Remote
Remote Control Unit
Connection
Control Unit
● When the switches of the camera recorder and remote
control unit are operated at the same time, the switch
operation of the remote control takes priority over that of
the camera recorder.
● Focus and zoom operations cannot be performed using
the remote control.
● The shutter speed may vary slightly from the value
displayed on the camera recorder.
The switch functions of the camera recorder can be
configured using the remote control unit.
● Shutter speed when the frame rate of [Frame & Bit Rate]
is A24pB.
* Remote control units supported: RM-LP25U, RM-LP55U,
and RM-LP57U
When the frame rate of the camera recorder is set to
A24pB, the shutter speed cannot be set to A1/60B using
the remote control unit. Even if the shutter speed is set to
1 Connect the remote control to the camera recorder.
Connect the remote cable of the remote control unit to the
[REMOTE] terminal on the terminal area of the camera
recorder.
●
Auto White function
When the camera recorder is in Media mode, Auto White
does not function even when it is operated using RM-LP25U.
[REMOTE] Terminal
RM-LP25U
Note:
● Turn off the power of the camera recorder when
connecting a remote control unit.
2 Turn on the power of the camera recorder.
3 Set the operate switch of the remote control unit to
ON.
Memo:
● For details on functions that can be operated using the
remote control unit, refer to [List of Remote Control Unit
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3: Available
Function
-: Not available
MASTER BLACK
TALLY (LED)
CALL*4
3
3
3
-
3
3
3
3
3
PREVIEW
AUTO KNEE
KNEE POINT
BARS
TALLY(PGM)*4
TALLY(PVW)*4
List of Remote Control Unit Functions
Ⅵ RM-LP25U
3: Available
Rear Input
Rear Input
Function
-: Not available
SHUTTER
NORMAL
3
3
3
3
3
3
-
1/100*1, 1/120*2
1/250
Ⅵ RM-LP55U
3: Available
-: Not available
1/500
Function
1/1000
1/2000
VARIABLE
SPEED
-6dB
CAM MODE CAM, BARS
3
3
3
3
CONTOUR OFF, ON (LEVEL)
GAMMA
OFF, ON (LEVEL)
WHT.BAL
MANUAL, PRESET, AUTO1,
AUTO2, FAW
GAIN
-
-
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
-
-3dB
AUTO WHITE
3
3
3
0dB
WHITE PAINT
3dB
GAIN
dB mode 0dB, +3dB*5, +6dB,
+9dB, +12dB,
+15dB*5, +18dB
6dB
9dB
ALC+EEI
3
3
3
3
3
3
12dB
ALC
15dB
PAINT
R
18dB
B
ALC
SHUTTER
NORMAL
1/100*1, 1/120*2,
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000, 1/4000*5,
1/10000*5
LOLUX
VARIABLE
LEVEL
STEP
-
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
-
3
3
3
3
EEI
3
3
3
DETAIL
GAMMA
BLACK
IRIS
MANUAL, AUTO
LEVEL
AUTO IRIS LEVEL,
MANUAL IRIS LEVEL
LEVEL
STRETCH*3
COMPRESS*3
NORMAL
PRESET
FAW
ZOOM
WIDE, STOP, TELE
NEAR, STOP, FAR
-
-
FOCUS
*1 : Only when the [Frame & Bit Rate] of the camera
recorder is A60B, A30B, or A24B.
*2 : Only when the [Frame & Bit Rate] of the camera
recorder is A50B or A25B.
*3 : Switches automatically to ANORMALB when both
[STRETCH] and [COMPRESS] are set to AOffB.
*4 : Only when [Tally System] in the [Others] menu is set to
AStudioB.
WHITE BALANCE
MODE
AW A
AW B
WHITE PAINT
AUTO WHITE
AUTO BLACK
BLACK PAINT
IRIS CONTROL
*5 : Only available on RM-LP55U(A).
Iris F Value
Display
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Ⅵ RM-LP57U
3: Available
-: Not available
Function
MODE
BARS, CAM
3
-
-
-
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
H.PHASE
SC COARSE
SC FINE
0Њ, 90Њ, 180Њ, 270Њ
CONTOUR
OFF, ON
LEVEL
0dB
GAIN
+6dB
+9dB
+12dB
+18dB
ALC
ALC+EEI
AUTO1
AUTO2
FAW
WHITE BAL
AUTO WHITE
R
PAINT
B
SHUTTER
OFF
1/100*1, 1/120*2
1/250
1/500
1/1000
1/2000
EEI
MASTER BLACK
IRIS
MANUAL, AUTO
MANUAL LEVEL
AI LEVEL
*1 : Only when the [Frame & Bit Rate] of the camera
recorder is A60B, A30B, or A24B.
*2 : Only when the [Frame & Bit Rate] of the camera
recorder is A50B or A25B.
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Others
Error Displays and Actions
Alarm displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens, as well as the tally lamps and alarm tones are output as follows
according to the alarm status.
Memo:
● This camera recorder makes use of a microcomputer. Noise interference from external sources may prevent it from functioning
properly. When this occurs, turn off and on the power of the camera recorder again.
Error Display
Status
Action
Menu/Thumbnail
Screen
Status Screen
TURN POWER OFF
TURN BACK ON
LATER
^
System error.
* The alarm sounds and the tally lamp blinks
about once every second.
Turn off the power, and turn it on again.
If the error persists, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
INCORRECT MEDIA Incorrect Media [***] SDHC card is not supported (a type other than Insert an SDHC card that is Class 6 compliant.
Class 6).
(***: A, B, A/B)
[***]
INVALID MEDIA
[***]
Invalid Media [***]
● An irrecoverable error is detected.
● SDHC card reading/writing error. (Faulty
SDHC card)
Replace the SDHC card with a new one.
(***: A, B, A/B)
FORMATTING
REQUIRED
[***]
Formatting Required SDHC card is not formatted using this camera Format the card using this camera recorder.
recorder.
[***]
(***: A, B, A/B)
RESTORE MEDIA
[***]
Restore Media [***] ● SDHC card requires restoring.
● Recording is not successfully completed.
(Temporary blackout/card removed)
(***: A, B, A/B)
Restore the card using this camera recorder.
NO MEDIA
^
is not inserted.
^
^
No Media
No Clips
No SDHC card is found in Media mode or
when the thumbnail screen is displayed.
No clips are found on the inserted SDHC card Insert an SDHC card that contains playable
is displayed.
NO CLIP
^
^
No viewable clips are found on the card for
Clip Review.
Insert an SDHC card that contains clips that
REC INHIBITED
[REC] button is pressed when the write-protect Turn off the write-protect switch of the SDHC
switch of the SDHC card is set.
card, or insert a recordable SDHC card.
CLOSE SLOT
COVER
^
● Recording to the SDHC card is started with Close the cover of the SDHC card slot.
the cover of the selected slot left open.
● The cover is opened while recording is in
progress.
LOST MEDIA INFO
[*]
Lost Media Info [*]
● Card is removed while recording is in
progress.
● Card is removed while formatting is in
progress.
Restore the card using this camera recorder.
● Card is removed while restoring is in
progress.
● Card is removed while adding the OK mark.
● Card is removed while writing a setup file.
● Card is removed while deleting a clip.
(*: A, B)
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Error Display
Status
Action
Menu/Thumbnail
Status Screen
Screen
EXT-RECORDER
POWER ?
^
Power of the camera recorder is turned off
while the external device connection is
When making use of a connected external
device, turn on the power supply on the
detected, and the same connection cannot be connected device.
detected several seconds after power is turned
on again. (Error displays for about 7 seconds)
VIDEO FORMAT
INCORRECT
^
● Video format of the file for Clip Review is
different from the [Frame & Bit Rate] setting
of the camera recorder.
Set [Camera Resolution] and [Frame & Bit
● IEEE1394 input video format is different
from the [Camera Resolution] and [Frame &
Bit Rate] settings.
● [HD/DV] terminal mode switch is not
correctly set for IEEE1394 input signals.
Set the [HD/DV] terminal mode switch
according to the IEEE1394 input signals
correctly.
MEDIA FULL
^
^
● [REC] button is pressed when the media in Replace the SDHC card with a new one.
use has no remaining space.
● Remaining space ran out during recording.
FAN MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
● Usage time of the fan has exceeded 9000
hours.
Check the fan and replace accordingly. For
more details, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Memo:
● You can check the usage time of the fan at
[Others]B[System Information]B[Fan Hour].
Tally Lamps
The tally lamps start blinking when the remaining space on the SDHC card is running out during recording, or when the battery
power is running low.
Blinking Mode
Remaining Battery Power/SDHC Card Space
Blinks slowly
(Once every second)
Blinks quickly
● Battery power is low
● Remaining recording time on SDHC card is less than 3 minutes
● SDHC card is full
● Error on the camera recorder
(4 times a second)
Alarm Tone
Alarm tone is output from the monitor speaker and [PHONES] terminal when the battery level is low.
Alarm tone is output from the monitor speaker and [PHONES] terminal when the SDHC card is full. (Camera mode only)
Alarm tone is also output when an error occurs in the camera recorder.
Memo:
● [Alarm Level] in the [Others] menu can be used to specify whether alarm tone is to be output, as well as the volume level.
● Alarm tone is not output during recording.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Action
Power does not turn on.
● Is the AC adapter properly connected?
● Is the battery charged?
● Is the power turned on immediately after it is turned off? Make sure to wait for
an interval of at least 5 seconds before turning on the power again.
Unable to start recording.
● Is the record button lock switch on the handle turned on?
● Is the write-protect switch of the SDHC card turned on? Make sure that the
● Is the camera recorder set to the Camera mode? (Operation mode indicator:
Lights up in blue/purple) If the operation mode indicator lights up in another
color, camera images are not output. Use the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button
Camera image is not output on the LCD
monitor and viewfinder screens.
● Is the camera recorder set to the Camera mode? (Operation mode indicator:
Lights up in blue/purple) If the operation mode indicator lights up in another
color, camera images are not output. Use the [CAM/MEDIA] selection button
Images on the LCD monitor and
viewfinder screens appear dark or
blurred.
● Readjust the brightness of the LCD monitor screen and viewfinder.
● Is the [ND FILTER] switch set to [1/16]?
● Is the iris closed?
● Is the shutter speed setting too high?
● Check the connection of the viewfinder cable.
● Is the amount of peaking too little? Use the [LCD PEAKING +/-] button to
adjust the contour for the LCD monitor screen and the [VF PEAKING] knob
Playback does not start after selecting a
clip thumbnail and pressing the Set
button (R).
● Is the selected clip a playable clip? Playback is not possible if the clip has a
different video format setting.
HD/DV signals cannot be input.
● Is the camera recorder set to the IEEE1394 Input mode? (Operation mode
indicator: Lights up in orange)
● Is the [HD/DV] IEEE1394 terminal mode switch correctly set?
No sound during playback.
● Is the currently played clip recorded in the Variable Frame REC mode?
The [CH1/CH2 AUDIO LEVEL] adjustment ● Is the [CH1/CH2 AUDIO SELECT] switch set to AAUTOB?
● Is the [FULL AUTO] switch set to AONB?
knob does not work.
SDHC card cannot be initialized
(formatted).
● Is the write-protect switch of the SDHC card turned on? Make sure that the
Battery alarm appears even after loading
a charged battery.
● Is the battery too old?
The time code and user’s bit are not
displayed.
● The time code and user’s bit are not displayed in IEEE1394 input mode.
● Even in Camera mode or SD Card mode, the time code and user’s bit may not
be displayed depending to the type of status display.
● Is [TC/UB] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu set to AOffB? To display
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Symptom
Action
The date and time are not displayed.
● The date and time are only displayed on the STATUS 2 and STATUS 3
No output from the [Y/VIDEO], [PB], and
[PR] video signal output terminals.
Incorrect display on the viewfinder.
● Is the LCD used with [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu set to AOffB?
● Is the [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 interface terminal switch correctly set?
recorder and the external device cannot
be established (e.g., no image on the
camera recorder and/or external device).
● Is the [HD/DV] IEEE1394 terminal mode switch correctly set?
● Check the connection, such as by removing the IEEE1394 cable and inserting
it again, or by reconnecting the power.
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Specifications
Storage Section
Supported media
Slots
:
:
SDHC (Class 6)
x 2
Video/Audio
General
Recording time
:
Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SDHC card,
35 Mbps, VBR mode)
Power
:
:
DC 12 V (10.5 V to 17 V)
Recording format
: Video
Power consumption
Approx. 23 W
(During recording [when the camera
recorder + standard lens + LCD monitor
are in use])
:
:
:
MPEG-2 Long GOP
HQ mode
VBR, 35 Mbps (Max) MPEG-2 MP@HL
SP mode
CBR, 25 Mbps (1440x1080i)/19 Mbps
(1280x720p) MPEG-2 MP@H14/
MP@HL
Mass
GY-HM700CHU
GY-HM700CHE
GY-HM700U
GY-HM700E
:
:
:
:
Approx. 2.4 kg
Approx. 2.6 kg
Approx. 3.4 kg
Approx. 3.6 kg
:
LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16 Bit
: Audio
Video frame rate
: NTSC setting
HQ mode
Allowable operating
temperature
:
:
1920x1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p,
1440x1080/59.94i (MOV only),
1280x720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p
:
:
:
0 I to 40 I (32 J to 104 J)
30 % to 80 % RH
Allowable operating
humidity
SP mode
1440x1080/59.94i, 1280x720/59.94p,
29.97p, 23.98p
Allowable storage
temperature
-20 I to 60 I (-4 J to 122 J)
: PAL setting
HQ mode
:
:
1920x1080/50i, 25p, 1440x1080/
50i (MOV only), 1280x720/50p, 25p
Camera Section
SP mode
1440x1080/50i, 1280x720/50p, 25p
Image pickup device
:
1/3" Progressive IT CCD
Terminal Section
Color separation
prism
:
:
:
:
:
F1.4, 3-color separation prism
Internal sync (built-in SSG)
1/3" bayonet system
Sync system
Lens mount
Optical filter
Gain
[Y/VIDEO], [PB], and [PR] analog video output terminals
Analog composite output (480i or 576i: Downconverted, 4:3/16:9)
OFF, 1/4, 1/16
:
1.0 V (p-p), 75 K, BNC (unbalanced)
Component output (720p/1080i)
Y: 1.0 V(p-p), 75 K
0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB,
ALC
:
Electronic shutter
Variable frame
:
:
1/6 to 1/10000, EEI
Pb, Pr: 0.7 V(p-p), 75 K, BNCx3
(unbalanced)
10/30-60/30fps, 10/25-50/25fps, 10/24-
60/24fps
[HD/SD-SDI] output terminal (480i or 576i : Downconverted / 720p
/1080i: embedded audio), BNC (unbalanced)
LCD monitor
Viewfinder
:
:
4.3" LCD, 800 x 480 (WVGA, 410,000
pixels)
HD-SDI
SD-SDI
:
:
Compliant with SMPTE 292 M
Compliant with SMPTE 259 M
0.45" LCOS, 1.22 megapixels
(852 x 480 x 3)
[AUDIO INPUT 1/2] terminal
[MIC]
:
-60 dBu, 3 kK, XLR (balanced),
+48 V output (phantom power supply)
Lens Section (GY-HM700U/GY-HM700E
only)
[LINE]
:
+4 dBu, 10 kK, XLR (balanced)
[AUDIO OUTPUT] terminal
:
-8 1 dBu (when audio signal process
output is -20 dB), 1 kK, RCA x2
(unbalanced)
Lens
:
Canon F/1.6, 14x, f = 4.4-61.6 mm
(35 mm conversion: 32-448 mm)
Filter diameter
:
82 mm
[PHONES] terminal
[REMOTE] terminal
[IEEE1394] terminal
[USB] terminal
:
:
:
:
3.5 mm mini jack (stereo) x 2
6-pin JVC remote control connection
4-pin
Mini USB-B type, USB 2.0, miniB, slave
function (mass storage class) only
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Accessories
Microphone
1
1
1
1
1
Lens (GY-HM700U/GY-HM700E only)
Instructions
CD-ROM
Warranty Card (GY-HM700CHU/GY-HM700U only)
Dimensional Outline Drawing
Ⅵ (Unit: mm)
90
95
40
(VF MOVE)
(for ANTON BATTERY)
291
(166)
231
(S.PAD
MOVE)
30
209
(for IDX BATTERY)
304
210
* The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.
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2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
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