JVC GY-HM710 Owner Manual

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HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER

GY-HM710U

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.

Before operating this unit, please read this sheet and the instructions of the separate volume carefully to ensure the best possible performance.

Please change the model number under [For Customer Use:] on the cover of the instructions of the separate volume to

“GY-HM710U” and take down the serial number.

Accessories and Dimensional Outline Drawing of GY-HM710U is the same as GY-HM750U in the specifications listed in the instructions of the separate volume.

Functions may vary according to the model. The details are as follows.

� : Provided - : Not Provided

GY-HM710U

GY-HM750U

GY-HM750CHU

GY-HM750E

GY-HM750CHE

Main Page

1280 × 720p

Recording & Playback

1440 × 1080 / 50i

Recording & Playback

-

-

1920 × 1080 / 50i, 25p

Recording & Playback

Variable Frame Rec

Dual Rec

-

-

-

Page 60

Page 57

Accessory Connection Terminal � Page 15 Rear B

IEEE1394 Interface Terminal Switch INTT / EXT INT / EXT

Page 14

Side Terminal H

T The INT setting of IEEE1394 Interface Terminal Switch is invalid.

The specifications of the MENU changes to the following due to the differences in the functions listed above.

[RECORD Set Menu] Record Format Menu

Item

Camera Resolution 1920 × 1080

1440 × 1080

720 × 480

Setting Value

Page 75

Page

Frame & Bit Rate

When [Camera Resolution] is

“1440 × 1080”

When [Camera Resolution] is

“1920 × 1080”

60i(HQ)

60i(SP)

60i(HQ)

30p(HQ)

24p(HQ)

[Camera Function Menu] Switch Set Item

Item

AE LEVEL

AE LEVEL

Disable

Setting Value

Page 80

[Camera Process Menu] Detail/ Adjust. . . Item

V Frequency

Item Setting Value

Not displayed Page 84

Configuring Setup Files

� Preset Setup Files (Page 117)

The scene file and picture file that are loaded according to different shooting conditions are as follows.

Scene file

Picture file

[CINEMA 1080/24p]

[CINEMA]

Page

Page

© 2011 Victor Company of Japan, Limited LST1250-001A

HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER

GY-HM750U

GY-HM750CHU

GY-HM750E

GY-HM750CHE

INSTRUCTIONS

* The illustration shows the GY-HM750E with the supplied viewfinder, microphone and lens attached.

* GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750CHE does not come with a lens.

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body.

Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. GY-HM750U/GY-HM750CHU

Serial No.

Please read the following before getting started:

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.

Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance.

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-HM750CHU/GY-HM750U) have been evaluated by

UL.

LST1190-001A

Introduction

FOR USA

These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1.

Read all of these instructions.

2.

Save these instructions for later use.

3.

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.

Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

5.

Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

6.

Do not use this appliance near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

7.

Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance.

Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

S3125A

8.

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.

This appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

9.

This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For appliance designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

10.

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it form the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

11.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

12.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.

13.

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.

14.

Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

15.

Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

16.

Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

b. If liquid has been spilled into the appliance.

c. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.

d.

If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.

e. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f.

When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

17.

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

18.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.

II

Safety Precautions

FOR USA AND CANADA

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE.REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CAUTION:

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED

BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO

OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

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.

POUR CANADA

ATTENTION

RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATT ENTION:

POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE

D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE

BOITER. AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST A

REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR. SE REFERER A

UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME.

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.

Le point d’exclamation à l’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.

Ces symboles ne sont utilisésqu’aux Etats-Unis.

INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)

RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)

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.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

This unit should be used with 12V DC only. To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source.

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 utilisé que sur du courant direct en 12V.

Afin d’eviter tout resque d’incendie ou d’electrocution, ne pas utillser d’autres sources d’alimentation électrique.

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:

To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet.

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are subject to possible change without prior notice.

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.

III

Introduction

Safety Precautions

(continued)

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:

● Controlled EMC environment (for example, purpose-built broad-casting or recording studio), and rural outdoors environments.

In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for electromagnetic compatibility we recommend to use cables not exceeding the following lengths:

Port

[DC INPUT]

[Y/VIDEO], [P B ], [P R ]

[AUDIO INPUT 1/2]

[AUDIO OUTPUT]

[PHONES]

[IEEE1394]

[HD/SD-SDI]

[REMOTE]

[LENS]

[VF]

[USB]

Cable

Exclusive Cable

Coaxial Cable

Shielded Cable

Shielded Cable

Exclusive Cable

Exclusive Cable

Coaxial Cable

Exclusive Cable

Unshielded Cable

Special Cable

Shielded Cable

Length

10 m

5 m

0.1m

0.3m

3 m

5 m

10 m

3 m

10 m

3 m

3 m

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

Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

[European Union]

Attention:

This symbol is only valid in the European

Union.

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.

(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.

[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.

IV

FOR USE IN CHINA ONLY

V

Introduction

Contents

Introduction

Precautions for Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Names of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Side Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Side Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

SD Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Zoom Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Basic System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Displays on the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . 18

Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Enlarged Status Display on LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 19

Auto White Display (Camera Mode Only) . . . . . . . . . . 20

Menu Setting Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Alarm Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Zebra Pattern Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Preparations

Attaching Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Attaching the Zoom Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Attaching the Microphone (Supplied) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Attaching the Viewfinder (Supplied) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using AC Power (DC IN Power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using a Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Turning On/Off the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Setting the Clock (Initial Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjusting the Monitor Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adjusting Back Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Tally Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

SDHC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

SDHC Cards to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Formatting (Initializing) SDHC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Restoring the SDHC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Clips Recorded to SDHC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Shooting

Basic Shooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Focus Assist Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Selecting System Definition, File Format and

Video Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Selecting the Aspect Ratio of SD Videos . . . . . . . . . . .39

Adjusting the Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Setting Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Setting the Electronic Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Adjusting the White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Adjusting the White Shading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Setting the ND Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Adjusting Audio Input Settings and Recording Level . . . . .46

Setting Audio Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Adjusting Audio Recording Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Audio Monitor During Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Time Code and User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Displaying Time Code and User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Time Code Operation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Time Code Generator Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Presetting the User’s Bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Setting Time Code Without Opening the Menu . . . . . .51

Setting User’s Bit Without Opening the Menu . . . . . . .52

Recording Time Code in Continuation of the

Recorded Time Code on SDHC Card . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Setting Zebra Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Setting Spot Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Protecting Important Scenes (OK Mark Function) . . . . . . .55

Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip Review) . . . .56

Assigning Functions to User Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Dual Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Special Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Pre Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Clip Continuous Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Variable Frame Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Playback

Playing Back Recorded Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Thumbnail Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Playing Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Thumbnail Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Deleting Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Appending and Deleting OK Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

2

Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Basic Operations in Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Display and Description of the Menu Screen . . . . . . . . 70

Text Input with Software Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Main Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Record Set Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Record Format Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Rec Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Clip Set Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Audio Set Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Camera Function Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Switch Set Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

FULL AUTO Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Camera Process Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Detail/Adjust... Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

White Balance Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Shading Mode/Adjust Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Color Matrix/Adjust Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

TC/UB Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

LCD/VF Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Shooting Assist Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Marker Setting Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Status Display Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

A/V Out Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Others Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Media Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Setup File Manage Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Adding/Editing Frequently Used Menu Items

(Favorites Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Editing Favorites Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Status Screen

Status Screen in Camera Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Status Screen in SD Card Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Status Screen in IEEE1394 Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Enlarged Status Display on LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Camera Features

Marker and Safety Zone Displays

(Camera Mode Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Smoothening the Skin Color (Skin Detail Function) . . . . .112

Color Bar Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Color Matrix Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Reproduction of Dark Areas (Black Stretch/Compress

Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Configuring Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Saving Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Loading a Setup File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Resetting Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Connecting External Devices

Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

IEEE1394 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Backup Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Managing/Editing Clips on a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Remote Control Unit Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

List of Remote Control Unit Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Others

Error Displays and Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Tally Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Alarm Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

How to use this manual

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3

Introduction

Main Features

This camera recorder enables recording of HD/SD format images to an SDHC card, and also playback of these images.

New [Dual Rec] feature

This recorder is equipped with two SD card slots as well as a new [Dual Rec] feature that enables simultaneous recording to both SDHC cards.

Backup recording is also supported on the camera unit.

* When [Slot Mode] is set to ADualB ( A Page 57, 76)

Long-duration recording using dual media slots

By loading two memory cards to the recorder, you can perform continuous recording or long-duration recording by recording to the two cards in sequence.

* When [Slot Mode] is set to ASeriesB (A Page 76)

SD (Standard Definition) Recording

Supports DV compression of SD images and recording in the

QuickTime or AVI file format.

The use of a wide array of non-linear editing software is also supported, which helps to ease production of SD videos, such as DVDs.

Recording in QuickTime File Format

Recording can be made in QuickTime file format of Final Cut

Pro, a video editing software from Apple Inc.

You can edit the recorded clips directly with Final Cut Pro.

Recording in MP4 File Format

This camera supports recording in the MP4 file format for

Windows NLE systems, which can be utilized in a wide range of non-linear editing environments.

Recording on SDHC Memory Card

(Class 6/10)

The absence of mechanisms with the use of SDHC (Class 6/

10) 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.

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).

Wide Variety of Recording Formats

This camera recorder supports various HD formats (1080i,

1080p, 720p) as well as SD (DV) formats (480i : U model,

576i : E model), enabling it to be used under various environments. It also supports 1440x1080 and 1920x1080 full resolution in the 1080 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.

High Resolution via Triplex Offset

2.5k x 1.4k pixels are generated with the Triplex Offset, and a high resolution of more than 900 horizontal lines and 1000 diagonal lines is achieved using the proprietary front processing.

Spot Meter Function

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.

High Resolution Viewfinder

With a high resolution of 852 x 480 in 0.425 inches, the viewfinder is now more robust and enables more accurate focusing.

High Resolution LCD Monitor

Equipped with a 4.3 inch 800x480 large LCD monitor, both shooting precision and viewing performance are improved.

Intuitive User Interface

The sophisticated user interface allows more intuitive operations. Thumbnail display is also available for you to easily select a recorded clip for playback.

Compact Shoulder Style

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.

Lens Interchangeability

Existing lenses can be used, thus saving on costs. You can also select the most appropriate lens according to your shooting requirements.

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Professional Batteries Included

Batteries such as Anton Bauer and IDX batteries that are used in the broadcast industry can be used with this camera recorder.

Support for Wide Variety of Output

Supports industrial output such as HD-SDI output and

IEEE1394 output.

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.

(For MP4 file format)

The CD-ROM provided with this camera recorder comes with [JVC ProHD Clip Manager] and other application software as well as their user guides.

* For details, refer to the user guides for each application software.

Precautions for Proper Use

Storage and Usage Locations

� Allowable ambient temperature and humidity

Be sure to use this unit within the allowable temperature range of 0 f to 40 f and a relative humidity of 30 % to

80 %. Using this unit 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. Please exercise care during use.

� Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism

Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colors may be incorrect if this unit 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.

� Use of wireless microphone near this unit

When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner is used near this unit during recording, the tuner could pick up noise.

� Avoid using or placing this unit 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.

� Do not place this unit at places that are subject to radiation or X-rays, or where corrosive gases occur.

� Protect this unit from being splashed with water.

(Especially when shooting in the rain)

� Protect this unit from getting wet when shooting on a beach. In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the body. Be sure to clean the unit after use.

� Protect this unit against penetration of dust when using it in a place subject to sandy dust.

Transportation

Do not drop or hit this unit against a hard object when transporting.

Power Saving

� When this unit is not in use, be sure to set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB in order to reduce power consumption.

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Introduction

Precautions for Proper Use

(continued)

Maintenance

� Turn off the power before performing any maintenance.

� Wipe the external cabinet of the unit 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.

Batteries

� The following batteries can be used on this unit.

GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750U :Dionic90 (Anton Bauer)

GY-HM750CHE/GY-HM750E :Endura-HL9 (IDX)

* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and the UL Listing mark is not applicable.

� Make use of the recommended batteries. Heavy batteries may fall off if not used correctly.

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 recorder 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).

You can check the usage time of the fan in the [Others] menu

B [System Information] B [Fan Hour]. (A Page 95)

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.

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.

Handling of SDHC Cards

� 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.

� Do not use or store the SDHC card in a place that is subject to static electricity or electrical noise.

� Do not place the SDHC card near locations that are exposed to strong magnetic fields or radio waves.

� Inserting the SDHC card incorrectly may result in damage of this unit or the SDHC card.

� We are not liable for any accidental loss of data stored on the SDHC card. Please back up any important data.

� Make use of the SDHC card within the prescribed conditions of use.

Do not use it at the following locations.

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.

� Do not bend or drop the SDHC card, or subject it to strong impact or vibration.

� 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.

� Do not dismantle or modify the SDHC card.

� Do not touch the terminals with your hands or with a metal object.

� Do not allow dust, dirt, water, or foreign objects to adhere to the terminals.

� Do not remove the labels or stick other labels or stickers on the SDHC cards.

� Do not use pencils or ballpoint pens to write on the SDHC cards. Always use oil-based pens.

� If you format (initialize) the SDHC card, all data recorded on the card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted.

� 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.

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Others

� Do not insert objects other than the memory card into the card slot.

� Do not block the vent on the unit.

Blocking of the vent causes internal heating and may lead to burns and fires.

� Do not turn off the [POWER] switch or remove the power cable during recording or playback.

� The camera recorder may not show stable pictures for a few seconds immediately after the power is turned on, but this is not a malfunction.

� When the video signal output terminals are not in use, put on the covers to prevent damage to the terminals.

� Do not drop this unit or subject it to strong impact or vibration as it is a precision equipment.

� Optical performance of lens

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.

LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

� 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.

� If you use this unit 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.

� If you use this unit 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.

� Do not press against the surface with force or subject it to strong impact. Doing so may damage or break the screens.

� Noise may appear in the viewfinder when switching between the live video and playback images.

� 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.

Characteristic CCD Phenomena

� Smear and blooming

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 unit produces very little smear or blooming, these phenomena may still occur when shooting a bright light source.

Smear

Vertical pale streaking appearing at high luminous object

High luminous object (such as light bulbs, sun)

Blooming

Blurring in highlight

Monitor Screen

� Moire or aliasing

Stripes, lines or other fine patterns may appear jagged when they are shot.

� White dots

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 unit under conditions where the temperature of this unit does not increase.

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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Introduction

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

[CAM/MEDIA] Selection Button

Media Mode

[CAM/MEDIA] Selection Button

IEEE1394

Mode

[CAM/MEDIA]

Selection

Button

Connection disabled on PC

Thumbnail Display

SD Card Mode

Playback Button Playback

(Playback/Pause/Fast Forward/Rewind/

Clip Jump)

Stop Button

USB Connection (When the confirmation to change to USB mode appears and [Change] is selected)

USB Mode

(USB Mass Storage Class)

[CAM/MEDIA] Button

Operation Mode Indicator

Stop Button

Playback Button

8

Operation Mode

Camera

Mode

Media

Mode

USB Mode

Camera

Mode

SD Card

Mode

IEEE1394

Mode

Operation

Mode

Indicator

Description

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 back) the most recently recorded image using the Clip Review function.

(A Page 56)

Purple When [Rec Mode] is set to AVariable FrameB, the operation mode indicator lights up in purple during Variable Frame REC in Camera mode. (A Page 60)

Green 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.

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). (Only for HD video systems)

When an SD video system is in use, availability of the [IEEE1394] terminal connection cannot be detected in Media mode (SD Card mode). Allow the camera recorder to detect the [IEEE1394] terminal connection in advance by turning on the power of the connected equipment in Camera 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.

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. Select [Change] and press the Set button to switch to USB mode.

(A Page 124)

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 switch to Camera mode. (A Page 124)

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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Introduction

Names of Parts

N M L K

Viewfinder (A Page 13)

J

A

B

F G H I

Zoom Lens (A Page 16)

LCD Monitor (A Page 13)

C D E

Side Control Panel (A Page 12)

A

Front Tally Lamp ( A Page 30, 93)

B

Viewfinder Cable Clamp (A Page 22)

C

[ZEBRA ON/OFF] Zebra ON/OFF Switch (A Page 20)

[SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] Skin Area/Spot Meter Switch

(A Page 80)

D

[AWB] Auto White Balance Button (A Page 42)

● Setting the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch (A Page 12) I on the control panel on the right side of the camera recorder to AAB or ABB starts up the Auto White function.

● If the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch (A Page 12) I is set to APRESETB, you can switch the color temperature of the preset white balance.

E

Lens Lock Lever (A Page 21)

F

[MONITOR SELECT] Audio Monitor Selection Switch

(A Page 46)

G

[DISPLAY] Display Button (A Page 30)

H

[CAM/MEDIA] Camera/Media Mode Selection Button

(A Page 8)

I

[FULL AUTO] Full Auto Shooting (FAS) Switch

(A Page 81)

J

Monitor Speaker (Cheek Pad) (A Page 27)

K

Shoe

For mounting separately sold lights and accessories.

L

Microphone Holder Lock Knob (A Page 21)

M

Microphone Holder (A Page 21)

N

Microphone (A Page 21)

10

a

W

Z Y X W

O

P

Battery Adapter

(A Page 22)

V

SDHC Slot

(A Page 15)

Q R S

Side Terminal (A Page 14)

T U

O

Back Tally Lamp ( A Page 30, 93)

P

[PHONES] Earphone Connector ( 3.5) (A Page 47)

Q

[LENS] Lens Connector (12-pin Connector)

(A Page 21)

R

[INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Terminal 1, 2

(XLR 3-pin � 2) (A Page 46)

S

Microphone Cable Clamp (A Page 21)

T

[CH-2 INPUT] CH-2 Audio Input Terminal Selection

Switch

Select the audio input terminal to record to CH-2. (A Page 46)

Memo :

● Audio from [INPUT1] terminal is input to CH-1 regardless of the setting.

U

[AUDIO INPUT 1/2] Audio Input Signal Selection

Switch (A Page 46)

V

Viewfinder Connector (20-pin) (A Page 22)

W

Accessory Mounting Screw Hole (x2)

X

[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus Assist Button (A Page 37)

Y

Record Button Lock Switch

Set the switch toward the lens to lock the [REC] trigger button Z.

Memo :

● The [REC] trigger button (A Page 12) K at the side control panel on the right of the camera recorder is not locked.

Z

[REC] Rec Trigger Button (Recording Start/Stop)

Starts/stops recording.

Memo :

● The [REC] trigger button (A Page 12) K at the side control panel on the right of the camera recorder is interlocked with this button.

a

Handle

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Introduction

Names of Parts (continued)

Side Control Panel

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

M

L

K

P

O

N

A

[VF BRIGHT] Viewfinder Luminance Adjustment Knob

(A Page 29)

B

[VF PEAKING] Contour Adjustment Knob (A Page 29)

Memo :

● This knob does not function when Focus Assist is activated.

(A Page 37)

C

[FOCUS ASSIST] Focus Assist Button

Press this button during shooting to display the focus area in either blue, red, or green. This enables easy and accurate focusing. (A Page 37)

D

[USER1], [USER2], [USER3] User Buttons

(A Page 79)

Use these buttons to switch shooting conditions according to the object. The functions change as below according to the operation mode (A Page 8).

[USER1]

Button

[USER2]

Button

[USER3]

Button

During Camera mode

● Activates the function assigned to [USER1] in the menu.

● Loads the [TC Preset] screen when pressed together with the

[MENU] button. (A Page 51)

● Activates the function assigned to [USER2] in the menu.

● Resets settings on the [TC

Preset]/[UB Preset] screen when pressed. ( A Page 51, 52)

● Activates the function assigned to [USER3] in the menu.

During Media mode

Adds/deletes OK mark.

(A Page 68)

Deletes Clips

(A Page 66)

^

Memo :

● Set the functions of the [USER1,USER2,USER3] buttons in the menu. (A Page 79)

● When the menu screen is displayed, these buttons function as the menu operation buttons.

( A Page 70 [Operation Buttons])

E

[MENU] Menu Button (A Page 70)

F

[ND FILTER] ND Filter Switch (A Page 45)

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).

( A Page 18 [Status Screen])

● Switches between [Main Menu] and [Favorites Menu] when the [STATUS] button is pressed while the menu screen is displayed. (A Page 70)

H

[GAIN] Sensitivity Selection Switch (A Page 40)

I

[WHT.BAL.] White Balance Selection Switch (A Page 42)

You can select one of the three white balance types.

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.

K

[REC] Rec Trigger Button (Recording Start/Stop)

Starts/stops recording.

The [REC] trigger button (A Page 11) Z on top and the

[REC] trigger button (A Page 16) of the lens are interlocked with this button.

Memo :

● When [1394 Rec Trigger] in the [Others] menu is set to

ASplitB, this button becomes the recording start/stop button of the external equipment. (A Page 94)

( A Page 122 [Backup Recording])

L

[AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2]/[AUTO] CH-1/CH-2

Recording Level Adjustment Knob/Auto Indicator

(A Page 46)

M

[CANCEL] Cancel Button

Cancels various settings and stops playback.

N

Cross-Shaped Button ( JKH I )/Set Button ( R )

The function changes according to the operation status of the camera recorder.

� During menu operation (all modes) (A Page 70)

Center Set button ( R ) : Confirms menu items and setting values

Cross-Shaped Button ( JK ) : Selects menu items and setting values

� During Camera mode

Shutter operation:

Center Set button ( R ) : Shutter ON/OFF

Cross-Shaped Button ( JK ) : Switches shutter speed when shutter is ON

AE level operation : Cross-shaped button ( H I )

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A

B

C

Memo :

● When [Camera Function] menu 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.

( A Page 60 [Variable Frame Rec])

( A Page 80 [AE LEVEL])

� During Media mode (SD Card mode) (A Page 61)

Thumbnail operation : Cross-shaped button ( JKH I ), center Set button ( R )

O

Operation Mode Indicator

Lights up as below according to the operation mode.

(A Page 8)

Operation Mode

Camera Mode

Media Mode (SD Card Mode)

Media Mode (IEEE1394 Mode)

USB Mode

Color

Blue/Purple

Green

Orange

Orange

Memo :

● You can select whether to light up the indicator using

[Mode LED] in the [Others] menu. (A Page 94)

P

[MONITOR] Audio Monitor Level Adjustment Knob

For adjusting the volume of the monitor speaker and earphones.

Viewfinder

(A Page 29)

LCD Monitor

A

B

C

When the LCD monitor is open

D

E F G

A

LCD Monitor (A Page 28)

B

[LCD PEAKING +/-] LCD Contour Adjustment Button

(A Page 28)

C

[LCD BRIGHT +/-] LCD Display Brightness

Adjustment Button (A Page 28)

D

[AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] Audio Recording Mode

Switch (A Page 46)

E

[TC DISPLAY] TC/UB Display Switch (A Page 48)

F

[TC GENE.] Time Code Generator Switch (A Page 48)

G

LCD Cover Lock Release Knob (A Page 28)

D E

A

Viewfinder Slide Lock Ring

For loosening the ring and adjusting the position of the viewfinder D 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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Introduction

Names of Parts (continued)

Side Terminal

A

B

C

D

E

F

L

K

G H I J

A

[HD/SD-SDI] HD/SD-SDI Output Terminal (BNC)

(A Page 120)

B

[Y/VIDEO] Y/Composite Video Signal Output

Terminal (BNC) (A Page 120)

C

[PB] PB Video Signal Output Terminal (BNC)

(A Page 120)

D

[PR] PR Video Signal Output Terminal (BNC)

(A Page 120)

E

[REMOTE] Remote Terminal (A Page 125)

F

[DC INPUT] DC Input Terminal (A Page 22)

Input terminal for DC 12 V power supply. Connects with an

AC adapter.

G

[AUDIO OUTPUT CH-1/CH-2] 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

[INT/EXT] IEEE1394 Interface Terminal Switch

(A Page 122)

For selecting a valid IEEE1394 interface terminal.

[EXT]

[INT]

Enables IEEE1394 signals from the [IEEE1394] terminal L.

Enables the accessory connector B at the rear of the camera recorder. (A Page 15)

I

Shoulder Pad Slide Button

For adjusting the shoulder pad position. Press this button to adjust the shoulder pad J position to the front or back.

J

Shoulder Pad

K

[USB] USB Terminal (A Page 124)

L

[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 H to [EXT].

( A Page 122 [IEEE1394 Connection])

Note :

● When connecting IEEE1394 cables, check that the connectors are facing the right direction before you insert.

Memo :

● Put on the covers when the connectors are not in use.

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SD Slot

(A Page 31)

E D

Rear

A

A

A

B

A

Card Slot A Status Indicator

B

[SLOT SELECT] Card Slot Selection Button

For switching SDHC cards.

C

SDHC Card Cover

D

Card Slot B Status Indicator

E

[OPEN] SDHC Card Cover Open/Close Knob

C

B

C

A

Shoulder Belt Mount (x2)

For mounting a shoulder belt (sold separately).

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.

B

Accessory Connection Terminal

Terminal for connecting a KA-MR100G (Memory Recorder: sold separately) or other units.

Memo :

● When using this terminal, make sure that the Battery

Adapter C is removed.

C

Battery Adapter (A Page 22)

The shape is different for GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750U and

GY-HM750CHE/GY-HM750E.

* The above is the illustration for GY-HM750CHE/GY-

HM750E.

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Introduction

Names of Parts (continued)

Zoom Lens

(Supplied with GY-HM750U/GY-HM750E only)

CANON KT14 x 4.4KRSJ

D

REC

E

C

F

B

G

A

H I J

M

K L

MANU.

SERVO

ZOOM

M N O

A

Focus Ring

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 operate auto iris, set the iris mode switch H to AAB.

D

Lens Cable

E

[REC] Record Trigger Button

Starts/stops recording.

F

[RET] Return Video Button

Press this button to play back and check the latest clip, according to the settings under [Clip Review] of [Switch Set] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 79)

( A Page 56 [Viewing Recorded Videos Immediately (Clip

Review)])

Memo :

● When [LENS RET] of [Switch Set...] in the [Camera

Function] menu is set to AFocus AssistB, this button functions as the Focus Assist button. When it is set to

AReturnB, a return video is displayed. (A Page 79)

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

A

M

: Auto iris operation mode.

: Manual iris operation mode.

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.

K

Filter Built-In Screw

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 : 82 mm P0.75

When installed on the lens body : 72 mm P0.75

L

Zoom Servo Connector

For connecting a zoom servo unit (sold separately).

M

[ZOOM] Zoom Switch

SERVO

MANU.

: Enables zooming with the zoom servo control lever G.

: Enables zooming with the zoom lever/ring B.

N

Back Focus Ring/Lock Screw

Exclusive ring for adjusting the back focus. After adjusting, secure with a lock screw.

( A Page 28 [Adjusting Back Focus])

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.

To take macro shots

● Set focus ring A to infinity (n).

● Set zoom ring B to the maximum wide angle.

● Rotate this ring in the direction of the arrow to adjust focus on the object.

Note :

● 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 position after use. ( A Page 28 [Adjusting Back Focus])

16

Basic System Diagram

Studio Viewfinder

VF-HP790G Shoulder Belt

Earphone

SDI Cable

BNC

Component Cable

BNC

Composite Cable

BNC

Audio Cable

RCA pin

Monitor

Focus Manual Unit

HZ-FM13 (FUJINON)

HZ-FM15 (CANON)

1/3 Zoom Lens

Th13x3.5BRMU(FUJINON)

Microphone

Monitor

External Recording

Device

IEEE1394 Cable

4P-6P

For GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750U

PL Mount

Film Lens

16 mm PL Mount

Film Lens adapter

HZ-CA13U

VTR

1/3 Zoom Lens

KT14x4.4KRSJ (CANON)

(GY-HM750U/GY-HM750E only)

Battery Adapter

GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750U:Gold Mount

GY-HM750CHE/GY-HM750E:V Mount

Anton Bauer

Battery

(Dionic90)

Anton Bauer

Battery Charger

For GY-HM750CHE/GY-HM750E*

BR-HD50U/E*

Non-linear Editing

System

Zoom Servo Control

HZ-ZS13B

Standard Package

IDX Battery

(Endura)

IDX

Battery Charger

1/2 Zoom Lens

Mount Converter

(1/2 B 1/3):ACM-12

XLR 4P

Tripod Base

KA-551U

AC Adapter

AC

Carrying Case

Remote Control Unit

RM-LP25U/RM-LP55U/

RM-LP57U

Mount Converter

(2/3B1/3): ACM-17

2/3 Zoom Lens Tripod

USB Cable

SDHC Memory Card

SDHC Card Reader

Non-linear Editing

System

Memory Recorder

KA-MR100G

* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and the UL Listing mark is not applicable.

17

Introduction

Displays on the LCD

Monitor and Viewfinder

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.

Besides camera and playback images, the following characters are displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

� Status screen (A Page 18)

� Auto White display* (A Page 20)

� Menu setting screen (A Page 20)

� Alarm display (A Page 20)

� Marker and safety zone indicators* (A Page 110)

� Zebra pattern display (A Page 20)

* Displayed in Camera mode only

Memo :

● 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 output terminal. (A Page 92)

[STATUS]

Button

Viewfinder

LCD Monitor

[DISPLAY]

Button

Status Screen

This screen allows you to check the current settings.

To display the status screen, press the [STATUS] button in the normal screen.

The status display differs according to the operation mode

(4 types). ( A Page 8 [Operation Mode])

�Status Screen in Camera Mode

(A Page 100)

Viewfinder display

The display switches between the 5 screen types with every press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 0)

LCD monitor display

The display switches between the 5 screen types with every press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 0)

Press the [DISPLAY] button to switch to the enlarged status display screen. (A Page 19)

30/24 fps

STBY

MAX 123%

MIN 45%

S.DTL

B -3

A<3200K>

F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000

STATUS 0 Screen

1280x720

24p HQ

30/24 fps 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

A

B

100min

100min

STBY

MAX 123%

MIN 45%

S.DTL

B -3

ND1/16 A<3200K>

F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000 282min

STATUS 1 Screen

STBY

CAMERA INFORMATION

SETUP FILE SCENE

[ SCENE ]

ZEBRA1 50%~100%

ZEBRA2 70%~80%

AUDIO CH1 CH2

FORMAT QuickTime

282min Jan 2. 2009 01:23:45AM

STATUS 2 Screen

SWITCH ASSIGN

STBY

FAW NONE

GAIN [ L / M / H ] 0dB / 9dB / 12dB

USER 1 BARS

USER 2 B.STRETCH3

USER 3 LOAD FILE

RET CLIP REVIEW

SKIN/SPOT SPOT METER

AELEVEL AE LEVEL/VFR

282min Jan 2. 2009 01:23:45AM

STATUS 3 Screen

30/24 fps

MAX 123%

MIN 45%

STBY

STATUS 4 Screen

Press [DISPLAY] Press [DISPLAY]

CH1

CH2

DF

FREE

STBY A min

B 100 min

1280 x 720

24p HQ

282min

STATUS 1 Enlarged Display Screen (LCD monitor only)

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�Status Screen (VF/LCD) During Clip

Playback in Media Mode (SD Card Mode)

(A Page 106)

The display switches between the 3 screen types with every press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0 B 1 B 2 B 0)

�Status Screen in USB Mode

This screen displays the USB mode.

STATUS 0 Screen

STATUS 1 Screen

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)

CH1

CH2

DF

FREE

STBY A min

B 100 min

1280 x 720

24p HQ

282min

[DISPLAY] Button

STATUS 2 Screen

�Status Screen in Media Mode (IEEE1394

Mode) (A Page 107)

The display switches between the 2 screen types with every press of the [STATUS] button. (STATUS 0 B 1 B 0)

1280x720

24p HQ

STATUS 0 Screen

1

Set [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu to AOnB.

(A Page 88)

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.

Memo :

● During enlarged display of the status on the LCD monitor screen, the video image remains displayed on the viewfinder.

282min

STATUS 1 Screen

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Introduction

Displays on the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder (continued)

Auto White Display (Camera Mode Only)

Displays the operation and result when Auto White Balance is activated.

( A Page 42 [Adjusting the White Balance])

Menu Setting Screen

For configuring various settings.

Press the [MENU] button to display the menu setting screen.

( A Page 70 [Basic Operations in Menu Screen])

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 and alarm will be displayed.

( A Page 128 [Error Displays and Actions])

30/24 fps

A

B

1min

1min

STBY RES

MAX 123%

MIN 45%

S.DTL

B -3

A<3200K>

F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000

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.

( A Page 53 [Setting Zebra Pattern])

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/VF] menu B [Shooting Assist] B [Zebra]. (A Page 89)

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Preparations

Attaching Accessories

Knob

Microphone

Microphone Holder

Attaching the Zoom Lens

(Supplied with GY-HM750U/GY-HM750E only)

Clamp

Hole

1

3

2

Pin

REC

Clamp 4

1

Loosen the mount ring.

2

Attach the zoom lens such that the pin matches the hole of the mounting area.

3

Tighten the mount ring.

4

Connect the cable connector.

5

Attach the lens cable to the 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.

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.

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

[INPUT2] terminal.

5

Pin the microphone cable to the clamp.

6

Make sure to perform the correct settings for the phantom microphone (A Page 46).

[INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminal

Attaching the Viewfinder (Supplied)

1

Slide the viewfinder in the direction of the arrow to attach it.

2

Turn the slide lock ring to secure the position of the viewfinder.

2

Slide Lock Ring

1

Viewfinder

3

Attach the viewfinder cable to the viewfinder terminal.

4

Pin the viewfinder cable to the clamp.

3

Clamp

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Preparations

Power Supply

To use this camera recorder, you can attach a battery pack or connect an AC adapter to it.

( A Page 22 [Using a Battery Pack])

( A Page 22 [Using AC Power (DC IN Power)])

Note :

● Set the [POWER] switch to AOFFB before changing the power supply that operates this camera recorder.

Using AC Power (DC IN

Power)

�Charging the Built-In Battery

The date/time and time code data are stored using the builtin 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.

( A Page 26 [Setting the Clock (Initial Setting)])

Using a Battery Pack

Use an AC adapter (sold separately) to operate the camera recorder with AC power.

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.

Recommended Batteries

U model : Dionic90 (Anton Bauer)

E model : Endura-HL9 (IDX)

* Models with an E suffix are for the European market and the UL Listing mark is not applicable.

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.

[DC INPUT]

DC Cable

DC OUTPUT

AC Adapter

2

Set the [POWER] switch of the camera recorder to

AONB after turning on the AC adapter.

Power will be supplied to 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.

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Battery Operating Time

The following are the approximate times for continuous operation on fully-charged batteries.

Battery

Dionic90 (U model)

Endura-HL9 (E model)

Continuous Operating Time

(At 25 f)

Approx. 3 h

Approx. 3 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.

● The operating time may shorten when power zoom is used, accessories are connected, or when the LCD monitor is frequently used.

Precautions for the Battery Operation

● 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.

Attaching the Battery

(GY-HM750CHE/GY-HM750E)

Use the Endura-HL9 (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.

V Mount Attachment

Bracket V Mount

Attaching the Battery

(GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750U)

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)

Release Lever

Guide Pins 2

Press down the battery until it snaps into place.

� Detaching the Battery

Press down the release lever and slide the battery upward to detach it from the camera recorder.

Release Button

Battery

LCD Screen Side

Battery

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 panel until it snaps into place.

� 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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Preparations

Using a Battery Pack

(continued)

Power Status Display

�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.

� Status Screen

( A Page 100 [Status Screen in Camera Mode])

( A Page 106 [Status Screen in SD Card Mode])

( A Page 107 [Status Screen in IEEE1394 Input Mode])

1280x720

24p HQ

30/24 fps 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

A

B

100min

100min

STBY RES

MAX 123%

MIN 45%

S.DTL

B -3

ND1/16 A<3200K>

F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000

� Enlarged status display on the LCD monitor

(A Page 108)

CH1

CH2

DF

FREE

STBY A min

B 100 min

1280 x 720

24p HQ

RES

� Menu screen (A Page 70)

�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.

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.

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.

● 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.

Charging

● 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.

● If you charge the battery immediately after using while the battery is still warm, it may not be fully charged.

● It is recommended that you charge the battery in an environment between 10 f and 35 f. The battery may not be fully charged or the charging time may be prolonged if charged under low temperatures (below 10 f).

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Turning On/Off the Power

Turning On the Power

1

Set the [POWER] switch to AONB.

The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode.

Memo :

● The camera recorder always start up in Camera mode when the [POWER] switch is set to AONB.

● Press the [CAM/MEDIA] button to switch to a different mode. The operation mode indicator changes as below.

See [Operation Mode] (A Page 8) for details of each operation mode.

● During Camera mode : Lights up in blue/ purple

● During Media mode (SD Card mode) : Lights up in green

● Media Mode (IEEE1394 Input Mode) : Lights up in orange

● During USB mode

● During mode switching

: Lights up in orange

: Blinks in the color of the new mode

Memo :

● The camera recorder will switch to IEEE1394 Input mode only when the IEEE1394-connected equipment is in operation.

[CAM/MEDIA] Button

[MENU] Button

Cross-Shaped

(

Button

JKH I

)

(

Set Button

R )

[CANCEL]

Button

[REC] Button

[POWER] Switch

� 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.

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 the most recently recorded video clip. (A Page 56)

� Media Mode (SD Card Mode)

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.

� Media Mode (IEEE1394 Input Mode)

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.

Turning Off the Power

Set the camera recorder to the recording standby or stop mode.

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 :

● 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.

● 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.

25

Preparations

Setting the Clock (Initial

Setting)

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.

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.

All operations are disabled until initial settings are complete.

2

Specify [Time Zone] and [Date/Time].

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 after setting is complete.

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 card.

● The value of the year can be set in the range of A2000B to

A2099B.

Changing the Time after Initial Setting

� Setting the date/time (A Page 94)

1

Select [Others] menu B [Date/Time].

The [Date/Time] setting screen appears.

[MENU] Button

Cross-Shaped

(

Button

JKH I

)

(

Set Button

R )

[POWER] Switch

1

Set the [POWER] switch to AONB.

The [Initial Setting] screen appears.

� For GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750U

2

Set the date and time.

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.

The clock is set to 0 seconds of the input date/time.

� For GY-HM750CHE/GY-HM750E

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Changing the Display Style

You can change the display style of the date/time on the menu.

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] menu to AOnB. (A Page 92)

� Setting the date style (Date Style) (A Page 91)

A Select [LCD/VF] menu B [Status Display] menu B [Date

Style].

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 ).

� Setting the time style (Time Style) (A Page 91)

A Select [LCD/VF] menu B [Status Display] menu B [Time

Style].

B Select the time display style.

[Setting values: 12hour (12 hour display), 24hour

(24 hour display)]

C Press the Set button ( R ).

Adjusting the Monitor

Speaker

The monitor speaker can be rotated 180 degrees.

Adjust according to the position of your ear.

180 Degrees Rotation

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)

During Media mode

(IEEE1394 mode)

Shooting date/time of the clip being played back is displayed.

Date/time is not displayed.

[MONITOR] Level Adjustment Knob

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 alarm tones may also be output repeatedly. (A Page 129)

Note :

● The rotation angle of the monitor speaker is 180 degrees.

Do not over-rotate the monitor speaker.

27

Preparations

Adjusting Back Focus

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.

● Place an object 3 m and above away from the camera recorder.

● The Siemens Star Chart is most suitable as the object.

3 4, 6 5

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.

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.

10

Tighten and secure the lock screw of the back focus ring.

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder

1

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.

M

[LCD BRIGHT +/-] Button

LCD Lock Release Knob

1

2 7, 8, 10

Siemens Star Chart

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.

Adjust the lighting such that the optimum image level can be obtained.

4

Turn the zoom lever to set the lens to the maximum telephoto position.

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2

Tilt 180 degrees upward

Tilt 90 degrees downward [LCD PEAKING +/-] Button

�Adjusting the Angle of the LCD Monitor

1

Slide the LCD lock release knob to open the LCD monitor.

2

Rotate the LCD monitor to adjust the angle.

● 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. To display the image when it is viewed from the opposite direction

(mirror image), perform setting as follows.

[Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] menu B Set [LCD Mirror Mode] to AMirrorB B Press Set button ( R ) (A Page 88)

�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.

● During adjustment, the brightness level is displayed on the LCD monitor screen.

● During Camera mode, SD Card mode (playback), or

IEEE1394 mode

[VF PEAKING] Knob

[VF BRIGHT] Knob

Eyepiece Focus Ring

Eyepiece

Slide Lock Ring

Eyepiece

Lock Ring

● During SD Card mode (thumbnail), menu operation, or

USB mode

● 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.

● During adjustment, the contour level is displayed on the

LCD monitor screen. ( A Page 29 [Adjusting contour and brightness])

● During Camera mode, SD Card mode (playback), or

IEEE1394 mode

● During SD Card mode (thumbnail), menu operation, or

USB mode

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.

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.

�Adjusting the Angle

Adjust the position and angle of the viewfinder.

�Adjusting the Visibility

Turn the eyepiece focus ring to sharpen the image on the viewfinder screen.

�Adjusting the Viewfinder Screen

Adjusting contour and brightness

● Use the [VF BRIGHT] knob to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder screen.

● Use the [VF PEAKING] knob to adjust the contour of the viewfinder screen.

T Screen display during adjustment

( A Page 29 [Adjusting contour and brightness])

Displaying in black and white (A Page 88)

You can display the viewfinder screen in black and white.

[Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] menu B [VF Display] item B

Press Set button ( R ) B Select AB & WB B Press Set button ( R )

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Preparations

Adjusting the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder (continued)

Displays on the LCD Monitor and

Viewfinder Screens

[DISPLAY] Button

�When [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] Menu is Set to AOnB (A Page 88)

Displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens (VF) are indicated as below.

LCD Monitor Status

Closed LCD Normal LCD

Inversed LCD

Opened LCD Normal LCD

Inversed LCD

LCD Display

OFF

ON

ON

ON

VF Display

ON

ON

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.

Normal LCD

Tally Lamps

Inversed LCD

LCD opened at 40 degrees and above

LCD closed at 40 degrees and below

�When [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] Menu is Set to AOffB (A Page 88)

Displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens (VF) are indicated as below.

LCD Monitor Status

Closed LCD Normal LCD

Inversed LCD

Opened LCD Normal LCD

Inversed LCD

LCD Display

OFF

ON

ON

ON

VF Display

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

Memo :

● Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button for 2 seconds to switch the display between the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

● 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.

● 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

[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 88)

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)

* Set using [Tally System]/[Front Tally]/[Back Tally] in the

[Main Menu] B [Others] menu. (A Page 93)

Front Tally Lamp

Back Tally Lamp

30

Menu

Setting

Camera

Recorder

Information

External

Device

Information

Camera

Recorder

Recording

Status

External

Device

Recording

Status

Remote

Control Unit

Input

[Tally System]

[Front Tally]/

[Back Tally] *1

Warning

Alarm

Warning

Alarm

Recording

Special

Recording *3

Recording

[CALL]

[TALLY(PGM)]

[TALLY(PVW)]

R : Lights up

J : Blinks four times in 1 second

^

Off

^

^

^

^

^

^

[Int] [Ext] [Studio]

On Blink On Blink On Blink

^

^

^

R R ^ ^ ^ ^

R R ^ ^ ^ ^

^

J

^

J

^

J o

^ o

*2 ^ o

^

^

^ J ^ ^

R R ^ ^

^

^

^

^

^

^

^

^

^

^

^

^

^

^

^ o o

R R

X X o

: Blinks once in 1 second

X : Only back tally lamp lights up

*1 : [Front Tally] and [Back Tally] can be set independently with the menu settings. (A Page 93)

*2 : Only battery alarm is displayed.

*3 : Paused state during special recording ([Clip

Continuous]). (A Page 59)

Memo :

● Blinking takes priority over lighting up.

SDHC Cards

This camera recorder saves the recorded images and audio sound on the SDHC card (sold separately) in the card slot.

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.

SDHC Cards to Use

Use a Class 6/10 SDHC card (4 GB - 32 GB).

Note :

● Using cards other than those from Panasonic, TOSHIBA or SanDisk may result in recording failure or data loss.

SDHC Card Cover Knob Slot B Status Indicator

�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.

( A Page 75 [Camera Resolution])

( A Page 75 [Frame & Bit Rate])

SDHC Card Size

Camera

Resolution

1280x720

1440x1080

1920x1080

1440x1080

1280x720

720 x 480

720 x 576

Bit Rate

HQ

SP

SP

--

--

4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

12 min 25 min 50 min 100 min

17 min 35 min 70 min 140 min

22 min 45 min 90 min 180 min

15 min 30 min 60 min 120 min

15 min 30 min 60 min 120 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.

�Write-Protect Switch on the SDHC Card

A Slide the write-protect switch upward to enable writing or deleting.

B Slide the write-protect switch downward to prevent writing or deleting. (Images in the card are protected.)

Write-Protect Switch

A B

Write/Delete Enabled Write/Delete Disabled

Slot A Status

Indicator

[SLOT SELECT]

Button

SDHC Card

Cover

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Preparations

SDHC Cards (continued)

Inserting an SDHC Card

This camera recorder comes with two card slots for video/ audio recording and playback (Slot A and B).

1

Slide the SDHC card cover knob of the desired slot in 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.

1

Notched Corner

SDHC Card

3

2

�Card Slot Status Indicator

The following table shows the respective states of slot A and B.

Lamp

Lights up in red

Lights up in green

Light goes out

Slot Status

Inserted SDHC card is being accessed.

(writing/reading data)

Do not turn off the power of the camera recorder or remove the SDHC card.

On standby. Inserted SDHC card can be used for recording or playback.

● SDHC card is not inserted.

● An unusable card is inserted.

● An SDHC card is inserted but a different slot is selected.

1

2

4

3

Memo :

● When both slots are inserted with usable SDHC cards, the previously selected slot is used.

Note :

● 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.

● 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.

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.

[SLOT SELECT] Button

Removing the SDHC Card

1

Check that the SDHC card to be removed is not being accessed (lights up in red).

2

Slide the SDHC card cover knob in the direction of the arrow and open the cover.

3

Push the SDHC card and remove it from the slot.

4

Close the SDHC card cover.

Cross-Shaped

Button

( JKH I)

Set Button ( R)

[CANCEL] Button

Memo :

● The [SLOT SELECT] button is disabled during recording or playback. Cards will not be switched even if you press the button.

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Formatting (Initializing) SDHC Cards

When the following cards are inserted, AFORMATTING

REQUIREDB appears. Format the card using the camera recorder menu.

● Unformatted SDHC cards

● SDHC cards formatted under different specifications

* For details of the menu operation, see [Basic Operations in

Menu Screen] (A Page 70).

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.

1

Select [Format Media] in the [Media] menu.

(A Page 95)

2

Select the slot of the SDHC card to be formatted and press the Set button ( R ).

2

6

Formatting is complete.

ACompleteB appears when formatting is complete.

Memo :

● If you do not want to format the card, select [Cancel] or press the [CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen.

● 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 formatted.

● SDHC card is not inserted.

● Write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set ( is displayed).

Note :

● If you format the SDHC card, all data recorded on the card, including video data and setup files, will be deleted.

3

The status of the selected SDHC card appears.

4

Select [Format] and press the Set button ( R ).

4

5

Formatting starts.

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Preparations

SDHC Cards (continued)

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.

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.

1

Select [Restore Media] in the [Media] menu.

(A Page 95)

2

Select the SDHC card to be restored and press the Set button ( R ).

2

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.

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 ( is displayed).

● Restoring is not required.

3

Restoring starts.

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Clips Recorded to SDHC Cards

�Folders in the SDHC Card

Images captured are recorded to [PRIVATE] B [JVC] folder inside the SDHC card.

Images recorded are sorted into the respective folders according to the menu settings below.

System Definition

Setting

HD (MPEG2)

HD (MPEG2)

SD (DV)

SD (DV)

File Format Setting Record Folder

MOV

MP4

MOV

AVI

CQAV

BPAV

CQDV

CADV

Memo :

● By formatting (initializing) the SDHC card from the

[Format Media] menu on the camera recorder, folders required for recording in the current [System Definition] settings and [File Format] settings will be generated.

● When the [System Definition] settings and [File Format] settings are changed, folders required for recording in those settings will be automatically generated.

Note :

● When a clip inside the folder is moved or deleted using the

Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac), recording to the

SDHC card may fail if formatting (initializing) of the card is not performed.

�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:

A B C G 0 0 0 1

Clip Number

A number in automatic ascending order is assigned in the recording order.

The clip number can be reset in the menu.

* [Clip Set]B[Reset Clip Number] (A Page 76)

�Recorded Clips

This camera recorder uses FAT32 File System.

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 the two SDHC cards in card slots 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.

Note :

● A clip recorded across several cards cannot be played back continuously. Continuous playback is only possible when the recording is made on one card.

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 Set] menu B [Clip Set] B [Clip Name Prefix]. (A Page 76)

● Changes cannot be made after recording.

35

Shooting

Basic Shooting Procedures

1

[REC] Button

Back Tally Lamp

3

Front Tally Lamp

2

5

Preparations

4

1

Attach the accessories. (A Page 21)

2

Supply battery or AC adapter power to the camera recorder. (A Page 22)

3

Insert an SDHC card. (A Page 31)

4

Turn on the power of the camera recorder.

Set the [POWER] switch to AONB. The camera recorder starts up in Camera mode and is ready for shooting.

[POWER] Switch

[REC] Button

5

Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

(A Page 28)

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 the Iris (A Page 39)

● Setting Gain (A Page 40)

● Setting the Electronic Shutter (A Page 40)

● Adjusting the White Balance (A Page 42)

● Adjusting the White Shading (A Page 44)

● Setting the ND Filter (A Page 45)

● Adjusting Audio Input Settings and Recording Level

(A Page 46)

2

Press the [REC] button to start recording to the SDHC card.

● 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.

Memo :

● If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards in the factory default, pressing the [REC] button starts recording only to the media in the selected slot. When [Slot Mode] in the [Record Set] menu is set to ADualB, recording can be performed simultaneously to the cards in both the slots.

( A Page 57 [Dual Rec])

● Tally lamps can be turned off with [Front Tally]/[Back Tally] in the [Others] menu. (A Page 93)

● 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] menu. (A Page 94)

3

Check the most recently captured images (Clip

Review).

Press the [RET] button on the lens to activate the Clip

Review function (A Page 56). The most recently captured 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 Set] B

[LENS RET] is set to AClip ReviewB (A Page 79)

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Focus Assist Function

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.

[FOCUS ASSIST] Button

Memo :

● When [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] menu B [Shooting Assist]

B [Focus Assist] is set to AACCU-FocusB, the depth of field becomes shallower to enable easier focusing.

(A Page 89)

● The AACCU-FocusB function switches automatically to

AOffB after about 10 seconds.

● Select the display color in [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B

[Shooting Assist] B [Color]. (A Page 89)

● The [VF PEAKING] knob and [LCD PEAKING +/-] button do not function when Focus Assist is activated.

� 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 Set] B

[LENS RET] to AFocus AssistB. (A Page 79)

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Shooting

Selecting System

Definition, File Format and

Video Format

You can select the system definition (HD or SD), file format for recording/playback and the record format for video images on this camera recorder.

Memo :

● Make a selection in [Main Menu] B [Record Format] menu.

Selecting a System Definition

Select the system definition in [System Definition].

There are two different definitions for selection.

HD (MPEG2) : Records in HD (High Definition) quality

SD (DV) : Records in SD (Standard Definition) quality

Selecting a File Format

Select a file format in [File Format].

There are three file formats for selection.

QuickTime : QuickTime file format (.MOV)

MP4

AVI

: MP4 file format

: Standard video file format for Windows systems

Memo :

● The available options vary as follows depending on the

[System Definition] setting.

● For AHD (MPEG2)B : QuickTime, MP4

● For ASD (DV)B : QuickTime, AVI

Selecting a Video Format

Select a [Record Format] from the list of formats. The selectable [Frame & Bit Rate] changes according to the settings of [System Definition], [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.

�List of Formats

The following is a list of file formats and video formats that can be selected on this camera recorder.

� When [System Definition] is set to AHD (MPEG2)B

File Format

QuickTime/

MP4

Record Format

Camera Resolution

Horizontal×Line

1280x720

Frame & Bit Rate

60p (HQ)

60p (SP)

Remarks

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 60i (HQ)

60i (SP) HDV compatible

50i (HQ)

50i (SP)

1920x1080 60i (HQ)

30p (HQ)

50i (HQ)

25p (HQ)

24p (HQ)

HDV compatible

Full HD

Full HD

Full HD

Full HD

Full HD

� When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B

When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B, the video format is fixed as follows for the different models.

File Format

QuickTime/

AVI

Record Format

Camera Resolution

Horizontal×Line

720 x 480 (U model)

Frame & Bit Rate

60i

720 x 576 (E model) 50i

Remarks

DV compatible

DV compatible

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Selecting the Aspect Ratio of SD Videos

Select an aspect ratio for the images.

The available options vary as follows depending on the

[System Definition] setting.

● For AHD (MPEG2)B

● For ASD (DV)B

: Fixed at 16:9

: 16:9, 4:3

Setting the Record Format Menu

1

Display the [Main Menu] B [Record Format] menu.

2

Set each of the items.

3

After setting is complete for all items, select [SET] at the bottom of the screen, and press the Set button ( R ).

● The record format is switched.

● A APlease WaitB message appears on the screen during switching.

Adjusting the Iris

You can adjust the aperture of the lens iris manually or automatically according to the brightness of the object.

Iris Ring

[IRIS] Switch

3

Manual Iris (Manual Adjustment) Mode

Set the [IRIS] switch on the lens to AMB to enter Manual Iris mode.

Turn the iris ring on the lens to adjust the iris manually.

Memo :

● Even during Manual Iris mode, the camera recorder enters forced Auto Iris mode while the [IRIS AUTO] button is pressed.

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.

Memo :

● Even when the [IRIS] switch of the lens is set to AMB, it switches automatically to Auto Iris mode when the [FULL

AUTO] switch is set to AONB.

● 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 recorder is set to

AONB. (A Page 81)

● 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 sensitivity of the auto iris. (A Page 78)

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Shooting

Setting Gain

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.

[GAIN] Selection

Switch

[FULL AUTO]

Switch

Setting the Electronic

Shutter

You can change the shutter speed (time for each shooting frame) using the electronic shutter function. Electronic shutter can be adjusted manually or automatically.

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.

[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.

The default positions of the switch are as follows.

[L] : 0 dB (No electrical boosting.)

[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 screen to appear grainier. (A Page 79)

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 [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 camera recorder is set to AONB. (A Page 81)

Set Button ( R)

Cross-Shaped Button

( JK)

�Switching Shutter Mode

Press the Set button (center of the cross-shaped button) to turn ON/OFF the shutter.

Memo :

● When the shutter is ON, AStepB, AVariableB, or AEEIB

(Extended Electric Iris, i.e. Automatic Shutter mode) may be selected using [Shutter] in the [Camera Function] menu. AStepB is the factory default. (A Page 78)

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�Switching Shutter Speed

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.

� During modes other than Variable Frame Rec

Shutter

Camera

Resolution/

Frame &

Bit Rate

720/60p

720/30p

1080/60i

1080/30p

480/60i

720/50p

720/25p

1080/50i

1080/25p

576/50i

720/24p

1080/24p

J Button

K Button

J Button

Step

(Standard)

(Upper limit)

1/10000 1/10000

1/4000

1/2000

1/1000

1/4000

1/2000

1/1000

1/500

1/250

1/100

1/500

1/250

1/120

1/60

1/30

1/15

1/7.5

1/50

1/25

1/12.5

1/6.25

1/10489.5

1/10000

1/4000

1/2000

1/1000

1/500

1/250

1/100

1/60

1/48

1/24

1/12

1/6

Variable (Standard) 1/60.00

to

1/50.00

to

1/48.00

K Button (Lower limit)

1/30.03

1/25.04

1/24.01

� During Variable Frame Rec

J Button

K Button

J Button

Shutter

Step

Camera

Resolution/

Frame & Bit

Rate

Frame

Rate

720/30p

720/24p

60, 30, 15 48, 24, 12 40, 20, 10

(Standard)

1/10000

1/4000

1/2000

1/1000

1/500

1/250

1/100

1/60

1/30

1/15

1/7.5

1/10000

1/4000

1/2000

1/1000

1/500

1/250

1/100

1/60

1/48

1/24

1/12

1/6

1/10000

1/4000

1/2000

1/1000

1/500

1/250

1/100

1/60

1/48

1/40

1/20

1/10

1/5

(Upper limit)

1/10489.5

Variable to

K Button (Lower limit)

1/60.00

1/48.00

1/40.00

J Button

Shutter

Camera

Resolution/

Frame &

Bit Rate

Frame

Rate

K Button

J Button

Step

(Standard)

(Upper limit)

720/25p

50, 25, 12.5

40, 20, 10

1/10000

1/4000

1/2000

1/1000

1/500

1/250

1/120

1/50

1/25

1/12.5

1/6.25

1/10489.5

1/10000

1/4000

1/2000

1/1000

1/500

1/250

1/120

1/50

1/40

1/20

1/10

1/5

Variable to

K Button (Lower limit)

1/50.00

1/40.00

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).

( A Page 75 [Frame & Bit Rate])

( A Page 91 [Shutter Disp.])

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 crossshaped button ( JK ) even if the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is set to AONB. (A Page 81)

● 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 cross-shaped button ( JK ) is disabled. (A Page 81)

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Shooting

Adjusting the White

Balance

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.

[WHT.BAL.] Selection Switch

[FULL AUTO]

Switch

[POWER]

Switch

[AWB] Button

Manual White Balance Mode (Manual

Switching)

You can select the white balance with the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch.

Use the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch to select APRESETB (preset mode), AAB (memory A mode), or ABB (memory B mode).

Memo :

● The [FAW] (Fulltime Auto White balance) function can be assigned to the [A], [B], or [PRESET] button using [Switch

Set] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 79)

● In [FAW] mode, color temperature of the images is sampled and white balance is automatically adjusted to the appropriate level.

● 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.

�Preset Mode (PRESET)

Two different color temperature settings are registered on this camera recorder. You can switch between them using the [AWB] button.

(Default setting: A3200KB1A5600KB)

You can change both the color temperature settings in the

Preset mode in the menu.

[Main Menu] B [Camera Process] B [White Balance] menu

B Select either [Preset Temp.] or [Alternative Temp.].

(A Page 85)

1

Set the [W. BAL] switch to APRESETB.

2

Press the [AWB] button.

Press the [AWB] button to switch to a different color temperature. (APreset Temp.B1AAlternative Temp.B)

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�Memory A Mode (A), Memory B Mode (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.

1

Prepare the camera recorder.

A Set the [POWER] switch to AONB.

B Set the iris mode switch of the lens to AAB (automatic).

C Set the [FULL AUTO] switch to AOFFB.

2

Set the [ND FILTER] switch according to the lighting

(A Page 45).

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.

AUTO WHITE A

OPERATION

[AWB] Activating

AUTO WHITE A

OK <3200K>

White Detection Frame

Result Display

Note :

● 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.

� 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

ERROR : LOW LIGHT

ERROR : OVER LIGHT

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.

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.

�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 Menu] B

[Camera Process] B [White Balance] menu (A Page 85)

When [AWB] is selected, the normal white paint adjustment value is cleared. However, you can also set to keep the value even when [AWB] is executed. (A Page 85)

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 Function] B

[SW Set] menu. (A Page 79)

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 camera recorder. (A Page 81)

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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Adjusting the White

Shading

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.

Perform this adjustment after adjusting the white balance.

[MENU] Button

1

Fill the monitor screen with a pattern box of uniform light source or white (plain) paper shone with uniform lighting.

2

Set the control of the camera lens as follows.

A Set the aperture to F4 or more such that the iris achieves optimum brightness.

If the brightness is insufficient even at F4, set to the optimum brightness by increasing the lighting.

B When using a zoom lens, set to the center of the zoom adjustment range.

3

Adjust the white balance of the camera recorder.

( A Page 42 [Memory A Mode (A), Memory B Mode (B)])

4

Set the chroma level of the monitor to the maximum.

5

Check the monitor screen.

● There is no need for adjustment if there is no color at the top and bottom of the screen.

● If the top of the screen is greenish and the bottom is reddish or vice versa, continue this adjustment.

6

Adjust the white shading.

It is recommended to adjust only G (green).

A Set [Main Menu] B [Camera Process] B [White

Balance] B [Shading Mode] to AManualB. (A Page 85)

B Select [Adjust] in the [White Balance] menu and press the Set button ( R ).

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Cross-Shaped

Button ( JK)

Set Button ( R)

C Select the item to change with the cross-shaped button

( JK ) and press the Set button ( R ).

D Change 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 crossshaped button ( J ) to change the setting value.

( A Page 44 [Evaluated value:])

[R]

[G]

[B]

Red adjustment

Green adjustment

Blue adjustment

(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.

E Press the Set button ( R ) to save the settings after the changes are complete.

F Select [Back] and press the Set button ( R ) to return to the [White Balance] menu.

Top

C D

F

Evaluated Value

Btm

Evaluated Value Detection Frames

7

Press the [MENU] button to return to the normal screen.

8

Readjust the white balance. (A Page 42)

Note :

● 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.

Evaluated value:

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 [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.

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

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A

B

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100min

STBY 282min

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MIN 45%

S.DTL

B -3

ND1/16 A<3200K>

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.

Select this for indoor and dark outdoor environments.

[OFF]

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.

(A Page 90)

● 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

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).

[CH-2 INPUT] Selection Switch

Adjusting Audio Recording Level

You can select to adjust the audio recording levels for the two channels (CH-1/CH-2) manually or automatically.

[AUDIO LEVEL

CH-1/CH-2]

Adjustment Knob

[FULL AUTO] Switch

When the LCD monitor is open

[INPUT1/INPUT2] Terminal

[AUDIO INPUT 1/2]

Mode Switch

Setting Audio Input

Select the audio to input through [INPUT1] and [INPUT2] terminals with the [AUDIO INPUT 1/2] mode switch.

[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.

[MIC+48V] Use this setting when connecting to a microphone

(phantom microphone) that requires a +48 V power supply.

Note :

● 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.

● 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.

● 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 [AUDIO

LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] recording level adjustment knob.

Memo :

● Set the reference input level of AMICB and AMIC+48VB using [Input1 Mic Ref.]/[Input2 Mic Ref.] in the [Main

Menu] B [Record Set] B [Audio Set] menu. (A Page 77)

�Setting of [CH-2 INPUT] Selection Switch

Use the [CH-2 INPUT] selection switch to select the audio to be recorded to CH-2.

[INPUT1] Records audio from [INPUT1] terminal to CH-2.

[INPUT2] Records audio from [INPUT2] terminal to CH-2.

[AUDIO SELECT CH-1/

CH-2] Selection Switch

�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 standby, and stop modes.

1

Set the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch to

AMANUALB for the channel to manually adjust the recording level.

2

Turn the corresponding [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] adjustment knob to adjust the level.

Adjust such that the audio level meter does not light up at

-2 dB even for loud sounds.

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30/24 fps 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

MAX 123%

MIN 45%

A

B

100min

100min

STBY

S.DTL

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ND1/16 A<3200K>

F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000

282min

STATUS 1 Screen

Audio Level Meter

-2 dB

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. (A Page 77)

● 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 for

CH-1, CH-2) (A Page 77)

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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.

�Automatic Adjustment Mode

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.

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 set to AONB. (A Page 81)

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]

[BOTH]

Outputs audio from [INPUT1] terminal.

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.

�Using Stereo Type Earphone Jack

When a stereo type earphone jack is connected, perform the following setting to output stereo sound.

1

Set the [MONITOR SELECT] switch to ABOTHB.

2

Set [Main Menu] B [A/V Out] B [Audio Monitor] to

AStereoB. (A Page 93)

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/

AMiddleB/AHighB) (A Page 93)

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. (A Page 129)

● 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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Time Code and User’s Bit

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)

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.

The display differs according to the menu settings.

1

Set [Main Menu] B [LCD/VF] B [Status Display] B [TC/

UB] to AOnB. (A Page 91)

Time code or user’s bit data is displayed on the status screen.

Time Code or User’s Bit

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B

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100min

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F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000

STATUS 1 Screen

2

Select the display with the [TC DISPLAY] switch on the LCD monitor.

Select time code display (TC) or user’s bit display (UB).

Memo :

● Time code display for [IEEE1394] input is not supported.

● Values recorded on the SDHC card is displayed in Media mode.

Setting Display

TC

UB

Time

Code

User’s

Bit

LCD/VF Display

When [Main Menu] B [LCD/

VF] B [Status Display] B

[TC/UB] is set to AOnB, time code or user’s bit is displayed during the following status display and information display mode of the LCD screen.

� STATUS 1 screen in

Camera mode

� STATUS 1, STATUS 2 screens in Media mode (SD)

VIDEO Output

Display

When [Analog

Out Char.] or [SDI

Out Char.] in the

[A/V Out] menu is set to AOnB, time code or user’s bit is displayed in the respective video output images during the LCD/

VF display setting on the left.

Time Code Operation Mode

Three types of time code operation can be selected with the

[TC GENE.] switch. They are AFREEB, ARECB, and

AREGENB.

Setting Mode Description

FREE FreeRun mode

REC RecRun mode

REGEN Regen mode

The time code operates in the run mode at all times regardless of the recording status.

It continues to run even when the power of the camera recorder is turned off. *

The time code operates in the run mode during 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.

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 code continues in running order. (A Page 52)

* 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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Time Code Generator

Settings

Presetting the Time Code

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. (A Page 88)

[USER2] Button

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.

● On the other hand, the non-drop frame mode (Non Drop) does not drop frames and ignores the discrepancy with the actual time.

[TC GENE.] Setting Switch

Memo :

● When the frame rate setting in [Main Menu] B [Record

Set] B [Record Format] B [Frame & Bit Rate] is A50, 25,

24B, settings cannot be made in [Drop]. (A Page 75)

● You can configure the setting without accessing the [TC/UB] menu screen. (A Page 51)

�Required Settings Before Preset

1

Set the [TC GENE.] switch to ARECB or AFREEB.

[REC] Preset data in the time code generator operates in run mode during recording mode. Set this when recording continuous time code in connecting frames.

[FREE] Time code starts to operate in run mode from the preset time in the time code generator.

2

Select the framing mode for the time code generator

(only when the frame rate setting is A60B or A30B).

Set using [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [Drop].

(A Page 88)

[Drop]

[Non

Drop]

Sets the run mode of the time code generator to drop frame mode.

Use this setting when placing emphasis on the recording time.

Sets the run mode of the time code generator to nondrop frame mode.

Use this setting when placing emphasis on the number of frames.

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Time Code Generator

Settings (continued)

Presetting the Time Code (continued)

�Setting Time Code

[USER2] Button

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 ).

● 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.

[USER2] Button

[MENU] Button

Set Button (

R

)

Crossshaped

(

Button

JKH I

)

[CANCEL] Button

1

Select [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [TC Preset] and press the Set button ( R ). (A Page 88)

The [TC Preset] screen appears.

1

[TC/UB] Menu Screen

Memo :

● When the [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB, the parameter is displayed as ARegenerationB and cannot be selected.

2

Set the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).

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.

[MENU] Button

Set Button ( R )

Crossshaped

(

Button

JKH I )

[CANCEL] Button

1

Select [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [UB Preset] and press the Set button ( R ). (A Page 88)

The [UB Preset] setting screen appears.

1

[TC/UB] Menu Screen

Memo :

● When the [TC GENE.] switch is set to AREGENB, the parameter is displayed as ARegenerationB and cannot be selected.

Cursor

[TC Preset] Screen

(During drop frame)

During non-drop frame

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2

Use the cross-shaped button ( H I ) to place the cursor at the item to set, then use the cross-shaped button ( JK ) to change the values.

Numbers between 0 and 9 or alphabets between A and F can be specified for the user’s bit.

�Setting Time Code

1

Hold down the [MENU] button and press the [USER1] button.

The [TC Preset] setting screen appears.

Cursor

Cursor

[UB Preset] Screen

Memo :

● 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 ).

● 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.

Setting Time Code Without Opening the

Menu

[USER1] Button

[USER2] Button

[TC Preset] Screen

(During drop frame)

2

Set the time code (hour, minute, second, frame).

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 :

● 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 ).

● The time code is set and the screen returns to the normal screen.

● To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.

Note :

● Editing will be canceled and the screen will close under the following situations.

● The [TC DISPLAY] switch is selected during editing.

● 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. (A Page 79)

[MENU] Button

Set Button ( R )

Crossshaped

Button

( JKH I )

[CANCEL] Button

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 the Camera mode.

�Required Settings Before Preset

(A Page 49)

● Set the [TC DISPLAY] switch to ATCB.

● Set the [TC GENE.] switch to settings other than

AREGENB.

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Time Code Generator

Settings (continued)

Recording Time Code in Continuation of the Recorded Time Code on SDHC Card

This camera recorder is equipped with the time code reader.

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.

�Required Settings Before Preset

(A Page 49)

● Set the [TC DISPLAY] switch to AUBB.

● Set the [TC GENE.] switch to settings other than

AREGENB.

�Setting User’s Bit

1

Hold down the [MENU] button and press the [USER1] button.

The [UB Preset] setting screen appears.

Cursor

[TC GENE.] Setting Switch

1

Set [Main Menu] B [TC/UB] B [TCG Source] to

AInternalB. (A Page 88)

2

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.

The same data as the user’s bit already recorded on the

SDHC card is recorded.

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.

(A Page 88)

[UB Preset] Screen

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.

Memo :

● 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 ).

● The user’s bit is set and the screen returns to the normal screen.

● To cancel the setting, press the [CANCEL] button.

Note :

● Editing will be canceled and the screen will close under the following situations.

● The [TC DISPLAY] switch is selected during editing.

● 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. (A Page 79)

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Setting Zebra Pattern

Memo :

● 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.

Specify the Brightness (Luminance) Level

Range for Displaying Zebra Pattern

3

Display the 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] menu 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] menu B

[Shooting Assist] B [Zebra].

Item

Zebra

Top1

Bottom1

Top2

Bottom2

Settings

Zebra display pattern

Upper luminance limit for displaying [Zebra1]

Lower luminance limit for displaying [Zebra1]

Upper luminance limit for displaying [Zebra2]

Lower luminance limit for displaying [Zebra2]

Options

1Pattern

2Patterns

5 % - 100 %, Over (in 5 % increments)

0 % - 100 % (in 5 % increments)

5 % - 100 %, Over (in 5 % increments)

0 % - 100 % (in 5 % increments)

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Setting Spot Meter

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 signals. (A Page 53)

● 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.

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 consistent with the 100 % display. (A Page 83)

When an object of more than 300 % luminance is detected, it is displayed as 300 %.

Set Button ( R )

Crossshaped

Button

( JKH I )

3

Flip the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch of the camera recorder.

The operation switches as below when the [SKIN AREA/

SPOT METER] switch is flipped.

� 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 is displayed.

Cursor

([Max]:Green)

Cursor

([Min]:Yellow)

B [SPOT METER FIXED] is displayed when the switch is flipped. Automatic detection stops. Frames are fixed at the stopped positions and the brightness is displayed.

Cursor

([Max]:Green)

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. (A Page 80)

2

Select one of the following from [SPOT METER].

(A Page 80)

Item Settings

[Max&Min] Displays the brightness (%) and positions of the brightest and darkest areas in the screen.

Frames may also be stopped at the current positions.

[Max] Displays the brightness (%) and position of the brightest area in the screen. Frames may also be stopped at the current positions.

[Min]

[Manual]

Displays the brightness (%) and position of the darkest area in the screen. Frame may also be stopped at the current positions.

Displays the brightness (%) of the specified position.

Color of Frame

Indicating the

Position

[Max] : Green

[Min] : Yellow

Green

Yellow

Green

(Blinks in red when specifying the position)

C [SPOT METER OFF] is displayed when the switch is flipped. Displays of cursors and brightness disappear.

D Returns to the state in A.

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� When [Manual] is selected

A [SPOT METER FIXED] is displayed when the switch is flipped. The brightness of the cursor position is displayed.

Cursor (Green)

B [SPOT METER OFF] is displayed when the switch is flipped. Displays of cursors and brightness disappear.

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.

Cursor

(Blinks in red)

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.

● If the cursor is outside the A4:3B range, changing the

[Aspect Ratio] item in the [Record Format] menu from

A16:9B to A4:3B restores the cursor to the default position.

(A Page 75)

Protecting Important

Scenes (OK Mark Function)

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.

Appending OK Marks During Recording

1

Assign the AOK MarkB function to the [RET] button on the lens from the menu.

● Select [Main Menu] B [Camera Function] B [Switch Set]

B [LENS RET] B AOK MarkB. (A Page 79)

● 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.

( A Page 102, 109)

AOKB Mark

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 1280x720

60p HQ

OK

30/24 fps

A

B

100min

100min

REC

MAX 123%

MIN 45%

282min

S.DTL

B -3

ND1/16 A<3200K>

F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000

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.

( A Page 68 [Appending and Deleting OK Marks])

● When the write-protect switch on the SDHC card is set

( is displayed), [OK] marks cannot be appended/ deleted.

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Shooting

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.

(A Page 75)

Memo :

● 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] B AClip

ReviewB(A Page 79)

[RET] Button

Note :

● 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.

● 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, yellow text). To operate Clip Review, use the [CANCEL] button to set to ASTBYCB (white text) first. (A Page 59)

● Clip Review is unavailable when the camera recorder is connected to an external equipment and the equipment is in recording state.

Assigning Functions to

User Buttons

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.

[USER1], [USER2], [USER3]

Buttons

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 played back. (A Page 79)

● When playback is complete, the camera recorder exits

Clip Review and returns to ASTBYB (recording standby) mode.

1

Assign functions to the [USER1], [USER2], and

[USER3] buttons from the menu. (A Page 79)

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 function as the menu operation buttons. ( A Page 70

[Basic Operations in Menu Screen])

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Dual Rec

If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards in the factory default ([Slot Mode] is set to ASeriesB), pressing the

[REC] button starts recording only to the media in the selected slot. When the remaining space in the selected media runs out, recording continues by automatically activating the media in the other slot.

If both the slots are loaded with recordable cards in the Dual

Rec mode ([Slot Mode] is set to ADualB), pressing the [REC] button starts recording simultaneously to the media in both the slots.

The clips recorded to the media in both the slots are identical, and backup recording can only be performed on this camera recorder.

( A Page 76 [Slot Mode])

REC

[REC] Button

[REC] Button

Setting to Dual Rec mode

Slot Status Indicator

1

Set [Slot Mode] in the [Main Menu] B [Record Set] menu to ADualB. (A Page 76)

A ADUALB display appears on the status display screen.

ADUALB Display

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 1280x720

60p HQ

OK

DUAL

A

B

100min

100min

STBY

MAX 123%

MIN 45%

S.DTL

B -3

ND1/16 A<3200K>

F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000 282min

STATUS 1 Screen

2

Start recording

● Load recordable media to both slots, and press the [REC] button.

● In the Dual Rec mode, recording to the media in both slots starts at the same time.

● Both the card slot marks turn red, and the status indicators of both the card slots also light up in red.

Lit in red

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 1280x720

60p HQ

OK

DUAL

A 100min

B 100min

REC

MAX 123%

MIN 45%

282min

S.DTL

B -3

ND1/16 A<3200K>

F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000

STATUS 1 Screen

3

Stop recording

● Press the [REC] button again.

● Recording to both slots stops, and both the card slot marks turn white.

● The same clips are recorded to both cards.

White

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 1280x720

60p HQ

OK

DUAL

A

B

100min

100min

STBY

MAX 123%

MIN 45%

282min

S.DTL

B -3

ND1/16 A<3200K>

F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000

STATUS 1 Screen

Memo :

● During recording in the Dual Rec mode, both the card slot marks light up in red.

● During recording in the Dual Rec mode to two cards with a different amount of remaining space, if the space of one card runs out, recording to both slots will stop automatically. After recording stops, recording automatically resumes for the card with remaining space.

Although the clips are separated in this case, the clips can be seamlessly joined by arranging them on the timeline of the editing software since they are recorded seamlessly.

● If the last clip on the cards that are loaded to the two slots are different from each other, and the time code operating mode is set to AREGENB, the Regen mode for the selected card slot will be enabled in the next recording.

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Dual Rec (continued) Special Recording

Note :

● To perform recording in the Dual Rec mode, it is recommended that you start recording by making use of two cards with the same capacity and from the formatted state.

● You can combine the use of the Dual Rec mode with a special recording mode. While in the Dual Rec mode, you can also set [Rec Mode] to ANormalB, APre RecB, AClip

ContinuousB, or AVariable FrameB.

( A Page 58 [Special Recording])

( A Page 76 [Rec Mode])

● When both the slots are loaded with recordable cards, the

Dual Rec (simultaneous recording) operation can be performed. If a recordable media is only loaded to one of the slots, you can also start recording with one card.

● In the Dual Rec mode, continuous recording by switching from one slot to another cannot be performed. Continuous recording will not be performed if a recordable media is loaded to a slot after recording to the other slot has started.

● When recording to one slot is in progress with the recorder set to the Dual Rec mode, loading a recordable media to the other slot does not enable the Dual Rec operation. To perform the Dual Rec operation, stop recording temporarily (excluding pausing recording in the

Clip Continuous Rec mode), and start again.

● When one of the cards is accidentally removed while the

Dual Rec operation is in progress, recording to the card in the other slot will continue. However, repair of the accidentally removed card by the recovery function may fail.

● If an error occurs on one of the cards in the two slots during recording, recording of the erroneous card stops, while that of the other card continues.

● Operations on clips recorded in the Dual Rec mode, such as clip deletion in the Media mode or appending of OK marks, can only be performed on the card in the selected slot.

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].

(A Page 76)

Pre Rec

By setting the number of seconds in the [Pre Rec Time], you can start recording video and audio before actual recording starts based on the Pre Rec Time setting.

When starting actual recording while the camera recorder is in Recording Standby (STBYP) mode, you can start recording a few seconds earlier based on the [Pre Rec Time] setting.

Using Pre Rec allows you to record a complete event without missing the initial scenes even if you start the recording late.

* Pre Rec Time can be set to A5secB, A10secB, or A20secB in [Main Menu] B [Record Set] B [Pre Rec Time].

(A Page 76)

Completed Clip

(Recorded video and audio)

Recording starts a number of seconds earlier based on the

[Pre Rec Time] setting

Press [REC] Press [REC]

(Recording starts) (Recording stops)

1

Set [Rec Mode] to APre RecB. (A Page 76)

● Set [Main Menu] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] to APre RecB.

● The status display changes from ASTBYB B ASTBYPB.

2

Press the [REC] button to start recording in Pre Rec mode.

● The status display changes from ASTBYPB B ARECPB and the card slot status indicator lights up in red.

● Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The display changes from ARECPB B ASTBYPB and the card slot status indicator lights up in green.

Note :

● When the interval between start and stop recording is short, ASTBYPB may not be displayed immediately after recording is complete.

ARECPB B ASTBYPB (STBY blinks in red) B ASTBYPB is displayed.

● When the SDHC card becomes full during recording, recording stops and ASTOPB is displayed.

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Note :

● 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 recording stops

● 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

Clip Continuous Rec

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 Astartstop recordingB into one clip.

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.

Press [REC]

(Recording starts)

Press [REC]

(Recording resumes)

Press [REC]

(Recording pauses)

Press [REC]

(Recording pauses)

Press [REC]

(Recording resumes)

Press [REC]

(Recording stops)

Recording 1 Recording 2 Recording 3

Completed Clip

(Recorded video and audio)

Recording 1 Recording 2 Recording 3

1

Set [Rec Mode] to AClip ContinuousB.

● Set [Main Menu] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] to AClip

ContinuousB. (A Page 76)

● The status display changes from ASTBYB B ASTBYCB.

2

Start recording. (Recording 1)

● Press the [REC] button to start recording in Clip

Continuous mode.

● The status display changes from ASTBYCB B ARECCB and the card slot status indicator lights up in red.

3

Pause recording.

● Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The display changes from ARECCB B ASTBYCB (yellow 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 from

ASTBYCB (yellow text) B ASTBYCB (blinking yellow text)

B ASTBYCB (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 from ASTBYCB (yellow text) B ARECCB.

● The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.

5

Pause recording.

● Press the [REC] button again to pause recording. The display changes from ARECCB B ASTBYCB (yellow text).

● The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.

6

Resume recording. (Recording 3)

● Press the [REC] button again to resume recording. The display changes from ASTBYCB (yellow text) B ARECCB.

● The card slot status indicator remains lighted in red.

7

Press and hold the [REC] button.

● Recording stops and the display changes from ARECCB

B ASTBYCB. A AclipB is generated.

● The card slot status indicator lights up in green.

8

Press the [REC] button again.

● The status display changes from ASTBYCB B ARECCB and the card slot status indicator lights up in red.

● A new AclipB is generated from here.

Memo :

● The following operations cannot be performed while recording is paused (STBYC, yellow text).

● Clip Review operation (A Page 56)

● Switching SDHC card slots

● Switching operation mode (A Page 8)

● Files are split into sizes of 4 GB (or 30 minutes) regardless of the menu settings.

Note :

● Do not remove the SDHC card during recording (RECC, red text) or recording pause (STBYC, yellow 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 ASTOPB 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.

● If the power is cut off due to low battery power, a proper clip may not be generated.

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Special Recording

(continued)

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.

�Number of Frames that can be Set

1

Set [Camera Resolution] to A1280x720B, then set

[Frame & Bit Rate]. (A Page 76)

Set [Frame & Bit Rate] to A30p (HQ)B, A24p (HQ)B, or A25p

(HQ)B.

2

Set [Rec Mode] to AVariable FrameB. (A Page 76)

Set [Main Menu] B [Record Set] B [Rec Mode] to AVariable

FrameB.

3

Select a recording frame rate from [Frame Rate].

(A Page 76)

The selectable frame rates are as shown below.

Record Format Selectable Shooting Frame Rate

1280x720 30p (HQ) 10 12

24p (HQ) ^ 10

25p (HQ) ^

Effect during playback

^

15

12

10

20

15

12.5

Quick motion

24

20

20

30

24

25

Standard

40 48 60 ^

30 40 48 60

40 50 ^ ^

Slow 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 ) functions as the [AE LEVEL] setting button.

(A Page 80)

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 level meter display. (A Page 102)

● 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.

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Playback

Playing Back Recorded

Clips

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.

Memo :

● When an SDHC card without any clips is inserted, ANo

ClipsB is displayed.

Operation Buttons

Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to operate the thumbnail screen.

C

B

D

A

E

C

B

A

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 display. (A Page 65)

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.

�No Detailed Properties (4x3 Thumbnails)

Screen

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

F

Name Description

A [MENU] Button Displays the thumbnail screen menu.

Press this button to close the menu screen during menu display and return to the normal screen.

B [USER1] Button Appends (or deletes) an OK mark on the selected clip.

C [USER2] Button Deletes the selected clip.

D Set (Play) Button Sets the values and items. (Confirm)

Plays back the selected clip.

E Cross-Shaped

Button ( JKHI )

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.)

F [CANCEL] (Stop)

Button

Cancels settings and returns to the previous screen.

Stops video playback.

Name

A Cursor

Description

Indicates the selected clip. Use the crossshaped button ( JKHI) 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.

The default position of the cursor when

SDHC card slot is switched is on the previously selected clip before the switch.

� Example of the moving order of the cursor

(total 22 clips)

Scrolls page

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Playing Back Recorded

Clips (continued)

Thumbnail Screen (continued)

�No Detailed Properties (4x3 Thumbnails)

Screen (continued)

C

B

A

Name Description

B SDHC Card 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.

: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.

C File Format Shows the file format of the currently displayed clips.

Only clips with the resolution (AHD

(MPEG2)B or ASD (DV)B) selected in [System

Definition] are displayed. (A Page 75)

* Depends on the settings in [Record Set] B

[Record Format] B [File Format] on the

[Main Menu] screen. (A Page 75)

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

Name

D Video

Format

Description

Displays the video format (Camera

Resolution/Frame Rate) that allows playback and thumbnail display.

Five types including [1080/60i, 30p, 24p],

[1080/50i, 25p], [720/60p, 30p, 24p],

[720/50p, 25p], [480/60i] (U model) and

[576/50i] (E model). 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.

A B

E Number of

Clips

F Remaining

Battery

Power

G Scroll Bar

A A clip with corrupted management information. It cannot be played back even if you press the playback button.

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 button. The format of the clip is displayed.

* Depends on the settings in [Record Set] B

[Record Format] B [System Definition],

[Camera Resolution], and [Frame & Bit

Rate] items of the [Main Menu] screen.

(A Page 75)

Displays the [running number/total number of clips] of the displayed clips.

: Ample battery power.

: Slightly reduced battery power.

: Low battery power.

: Empty battery power. (Blinks in red)

: External power supply connected.

Memo :

● If the battery in use is not a recommended one, the battery mark which indicates the battery level may not appear.

Indicates the scroll position.

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.

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Name

H Thumbnail

Text

I Clip Mark

Description

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].

(A Page 65)

Data/time display depends on the settings in

[LCD/VF] B [Status Display] B [Date Style] of the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 91)

Time is displayed in 24-hour display regardless of the [Time Style] setting.

Displays clip information (properties).

A

B C

J Operation

Guide

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.

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 appended to the clip. (A Page 68)

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 appended to the clip. (A Page 69)

Memo :

● This is disabled when the SDHC card is locked. (Displayed in gray)

Deletes the selected clip.

(A Page 66)

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Playing Back Recorded

Clips (continued)

Thumbnail Screen (continued)

�Detailed Properties (4x1 Thumbnails)

Screen

A

B

C

Name

A Cursor

D

Description

Indicates the selected clip. Use the crossshaped 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.

The default position of the cursor when

SDHC card slot is switched is on the previously selected clip before the switch.

� Example of the moving order of the cursor

(total 6 clips)

B Scroll Bar

Scrolls page

Indicates the scroll position.

When there is a black space on the right of the scroll bar (white), this indicates further pages.

When the scroll bar (white) is at the right end, this indicates the last page.

Name

C Detailed

Properties

D Operation

Guide

Description

Shows the detailed properties of the selected clip. The following information is displayed.

File Format

Clip Name

Resolution

Frame Rate

Bit Rate

Audio

Start TC

: File format

: Clip name

: Image size

: Frame rate

: Bit rate

: Audio format

End TC

: Time code at the start of recording

: Time code at the end of

Duration

UB recording

: Clip length

: 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.

● 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):

A2009-03-04T21:18:50ZB

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

Variable Frame : Variable frame (only in

Variable Frame Rec)

Guide for the current operation buttons.

Moves the clip cursor to the left/right.

Plays back the selected clip.

Appends an OK mark to the selected clip.

This is displayed when an OK mark is not appended to the clip. (A Page 68)

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 appended to the clip. (A Page 69)

Memo :

● This is disabled when the SDHC card is locked. (Displayed in gray)

Deletes the selected clip.

(A Page 66)

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Playing Back

Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to play back.

A

B

Thumbnail Menu

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.

Thumbnail Menu

Sub-Menu

C

A

B

Name

Button

Button

Button

Description

Plays back/pauses the selected clip.

Skips in the reverse or forward direction.

Fast forwards in the reverse or forward direction.

Stops playback.

C Button

1

Select the clip to play back on the thumbnail screen.

Select the clip to play back with the cross-shaped button

( JKH I ).

2

Press the playback/pause button.

Playback of the selected clip starts.

�Time Code Playback

Time code or user’s bit recorded on an SDHC card can be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

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

[HD/SD-SDI] output terminal. (A Page 92)

● 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.

● If a section without time code is played back, the time code will stop. However, playback will continue.

Thumbnail Menu Screen

Item

Media info

Detailed

Properties

Function

Displays the information screen of the SDHC card.

For selecting the display method of the thumbnail screen.

If a check is selected, the thumbnail screen will be displayed as [Detailed Properties (4x1

Thumbnail) Screen]. (A Page 64)

Thumbnail Text For selecting the display method for the thumbnail text on the thumbnail screen.

TC Displays the recording start time code at the thumbnail text display area (below the thumbnail).

Date/Time

Delete Clip

One Clip

Displays the recording start date/time at the thumbnail text display area (below the thumbnail).

For deleting clips. (A Page 66)

All Clips

Main Menu...

Exit

Deletes the selected clip.

Deletes all clips that are displayed.

Opens the [Main Menu] screen. (A Page 74)

Exits and closes the menu.

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Playback

Deleting Clips

For deleting clips.

[USER2] Button

[MENU] Button

Set Button (

R

)

Crossshaped

Button

( JKH I )

[CANCEL] Button

Memo :

● 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.

B Perform [Delete Clip] B [One Clip] in thumbnail menu.

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 ( is displayed).

�During Thumbnail Screen

� Deleting with [USER2] button

1

Select the clip to delete.

Select the clip to delete with the cross-shaped button ( JKH I ).

2

Press the [USER2] button.

A screen to confirm deletion appears.

3

Select [Delete] using the cross-shaped button ( JK ), and press the Set button ( R ).

Deleting starts.

3

Memo :

● 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.

� Deleting with [Delete Clip] B [One Clip] in the menu

1

Select the clip to delete.

Select the clip to delete with the cross-shaped button ( JKH I ).

1

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

Select [Delete] using the cross-shaped button ( JK ), and press the Set button ( R ).

Deleting starts.

3

Memo :

● 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.

�During Playback or Pause Screen

� Deleting with [USER2] button

1

Press [USER2] button during clip playback.

A screen to confirm deletion appears.

2

Select [Delete] and press the Set button ( R ).

Deleting starts.

Deleting All Clips

Deletes all clips that are displayed.

1

Press the [MENU] button.

The thumbnail menu screen appears.

2

Select [Delete Clip] B [All Clips] in the menu.

A screen to confirm deletion appears.

3

Select [Delete] and press the Set button ( R ).

Deleting starts.

Memo :

● 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.

2

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Playback

Appending and Deleting

OK Marks

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.

[USER1] Button

[MENU] Button

Set Button ( R )

Crossshaped

(

Button

JKH I )

[CANCEL] Button

Appending OK Marks

�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 [USER1] button is disabled (displayed in gray) and

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.

�During Playback or Pause Screen

1

Press [USER1] button during clip playback.

An OK mark is appended to the clip.

OK Mark

Memo :

● The clip pauses when an OK mark is appended or deleted during playback.

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Deleting OK Marks

�During Thumbnail Screen

1

Select a clip to delete OK mark and press the [USER1] button.

The OK mark is deleted.

1

�During Playback or Pause Screen

1

Press the [USER1] button when playing back a clip appended with OK mark.

The OK mark is deleted.

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

Basic Operations in 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].

[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 freely. (A Page 96)

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.

( A Page 92 [Analog Out Char.])

( A Page 92 [SDI Out Char.])

Operation Buttons

Use the operation buttons on the side control panel of the camera recorder to operate the menu.

A

Name

[MENU] Button

Description

Displays the menu screen. ([Main

Menu] is displayed by default when pressed.)

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.

B [USER1] Button Adds the selected menu or submenu item to the [Favorites Menu].

(A Page 96)

C [USER2] Button Resets settings in the [TC Preset] or

[UB Preset] setting screen. This button is disabled in other screens.

D Set Button ( R ) Sets the values and items.

E

Name

Cross-shaped

Button ( JKH I )

Description

J: Moves the cursor upward.

K: Moves the cursor downward.

H: Moves back to the previous item.

I: Moves forward to the next item.

F [CANCEL] Button Cancels settings and returns to the previous screen.

G [STATUS] Button Switches between the [Main Menu] and

[Favorites Menu] screens.

Display and Description of the Menu

Screen

�Selecting Menu Items

A

B

F

G

H

I

J

C

D

E

K

Name Description

A Status Display Recording, playback, etc. Displays the current status.

Same display as the status screen.

� During Camera mode:

[STBY], [REC], etc. (A Page 100)

� During Media mode (SD Card mode):

[PLAY], [STILL], etc. (A Page 107)

B Cursor Indicates the selected item. Use the crossshaped button ( JK) to move the cursor.

C Menu Item Displays the names of the menu item and sub-menu.

Menu items with [...] after them indicates that there is a sub-menu to access.

D Fixed Item

G Remaining

Battery Power

Items that cannot be changed are displayed in gray and cannot be selected.

E [Back] Back Select [Back] and press the Set button ( R) to return to the previous level.

F Menu Title Title of the currently displayed menu.

: Ample battery power.

:Slightly reduced battery power.

: Low battery power.

: Empty battery power. (Blinks in red)

: External power supply connected.

Memo :

● If the battery in use is not a recommended one, the battery mark which indicates the battery level may not appear.

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Name Description

H Header Indicates the current menu type with the line color.

Blue : [Main Menu] Screen

Green : [Favorites Menu] (Operation screen)

Magenta : [Favorites Menu] (Editing screen)

I Scroll Bar

K Operation

Guide

Indicates the scroll position.

J Setting Values Setting values for the menu items.

For menus with sub-menus, values are not displayed.

Guide for the current operation buttons.

�Changing Setting Values

A

C

D

E

F

�[Scene File]/[Picture File] (A Page 118)

A

B

C

F

G

H

D

E

�[Clip Name Prefix] (A Page 76)

A

B

F

B

Name

A Menu Item to

Change

B Operation Guide

C List of Setting

Values

D Scroll Bar

E Cursor

Description

Menu item to be changed.

A list of setting values C appears in a pop-up.

Guide for the current operation buttons.

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.

Indicates the scroll position.

Indicates the selected item. Use the cross-shaped button ( JK) to move the cursor.

Setting values before changing. R appears at the beginning of the item.

F Setting Values

Before Change

Text Input with Software Keyboard

Use the software keyboard to enter the [Scene File]/[Picture

File] subname and [Clip Name Prefix].

D

E

A

Name

Character

Entry Field

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].

B

C

Character

Cursor

Character

Keys

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.

The cursor can be moved using the arrow keys F.

Use the cross-shaped button ( JKH I) to move the key cursor D to the character you want to enter.

D Key Cursor Indicates the currently selected character or item. Use the cross-shaped button

( JKH I) to move the cursor.

E Confirmation

Buttons

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.

F Arrow Keys Moves the position of the character cursor B.

G [BS]

Backspace

Key

H [SP] Space

Key

Select [BS] and press the Set button ( R) on the side control panel of the camera recorder to delete the character on the left of the character cursor B.

Select [SP] and press the Set button ( R) on the side control panel of the camera recorder to enter a space at the current position of the character cursor B.

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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Menu Screen Hierarchical

Chart

Main Menu... (A Page 74)

Record Set... (A Page 75) Record Format...(A Page 75) System Definition

File Format

Camera Resolution

Frame & Bit Rate

Aspect Ratio

Frame Rate

Pre Rec Time

Rec Mode... (A Page 76)

Slot Mode (A Page 76)

Clip Set... (A Page 76)

Audio Set... (A Page 77)

Clip Name Prefix

Reset Clip Number

Input1 Mic Ref.

Input2 Mic Ref.

Mic Wind Cut

Audio Ref. Level

Audio Limiter

Test Tone

Camera Function... (A Page 78)

Camera Process... (A Page 82)

Bars

Shutter

AE LEVEL

AE Speed

ALC Limit

Auto Iris Limit (OPEN)

Auto Iris Limit (CLOSE)

EEI Limit

Smooth Trans

Switch Set... (A Page 79)

FULL AUTO... (A Page 81)

Detail

Master Black

Black Toe

Knee

White Clip

Gamma

White Balance... (A Page 85)

Color Matrix

Color Gain

DNR

Reverse Picture

Reset Process

Adjust... (A Page 84)

Adjust... (A Page 86)

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/UB... (A Page 88)

LCD/VF... (A Page 88)

A/V Out... (A Page 92)

Others... (A Page 93)

Media... (A Page 95)

Setup File Manage... (A Page 95)

TC Preset

UB Preset

Drop

Shooting Assist... (A Page 89)

Marker Setting... (A Page 90)

Status Display... (A Page 90)

LCD + VF

VF Display

LCD Mirror Mode

Output Terminal

Set Up

HD/SD-SDI Out

Down Convert

Analog Out Char.

SDI Out Char.

Audio Monitor

Alarm Level

Tally System

Front Tally

Back Tally

1394 Rec Trigger

1394 Auto Power Off

Mode LED

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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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Main Menu Screen

Some menus cannot be set depending on the operating mode or status of the camera recorder. These items are displayed in gray, and they cannot be selected.

TC/UB...

LCD/VF...

A/V Out...

Others...

Item

Record Set...

Camera Function...

Camera Process...

Function

Menu screen for specifying video or audio settings during shooting and playback.

The cursor does not move to this item during recording or in Media mode. (A Page 75)

Menu screen for specifying operation settings during shooting.

The cursor moves to this item only in Camera mode. (A Page 78)

Menu screen for adjusting the quality of camera images.

The cursor does not move to this item in Media mode.

(A Page 82)

Menu screen for setting time code and user’s bit.

The cursor does not move to this item during recording.

(A Page 88)

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.

(A Page 88)

Item for specifying connection settings with external devices.

(A Page 92)

Menu screen for specifying the settings of other functions.

For adjusting 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.

(A Page 93)

Item for formatting or restoring the SDHC card. (A Page 95) Media...

Setup File Manage...

Displays the [Setup File Manage] menu screen.

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.

(A Page 95)

Exit Select this item and press the Set button ( R) to return to the normal screen.

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Record Set Menu

Record Format Menu

After setting of all items in the [Record Format] menu is complete, select [Set] at the bottom of the screen to apply the new settings on the camera recorder and switch the record format. A APlease WaitB message appears during switching.

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item

System Definition

Setting Values

HD (MPEG2)

SD (DV)

Function

For selecting a system definition.

HD (MPEG2) : Records in HD (High Definition) quality.

SD (DV) : Records in SD (Standard Definition) quality.

Note :

● The selectable options for the [File Format], [Camera Resolution], and

[Frame & Bit Rate] settings vary depending on the setting of this item.

For selecting the format of the file to be recorded to the SDHC card.

File Format

When [System Definition] is

AHD (MPEG2)B

When [System Definition] is ASD

(DV)B

Camera Resolution

QuickTime

MP4

QuickTime

AVI

1920x1080

1440x1080

1280x720

720 x 480

720 x 576

Frame & Bit Rate

When [Camera Resolution] is

A1280x720B

When [Camera Resolution] is

A1440x1080B

When [Camera Resolution] is

A1920x1080B

Aspect Ratio

60p (HQ) (U model),

60p (SP), 30p (HQ), 30p

(SP),

50p (HQ) (E model),

50p (SP), 25p (HQ), 25p

(SP), 24p (HQ), 24p (SP)

60i (HQ) (U model),

60i (SP),

50i (HQ) (E model),

50i (SP)

60i (HQ) (U model),

30p (HQ),

50i (HQ) (E model),

25p (HQ), 24p (HQ)

16:9

4:3

For setting the size of the recorded image when [System Definition] is set to

AHD (MPEG2)B. (Horizontal x vertical)

Memo :

● When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B, this item is fixed as follows for the different models.

● U model :720 x 480

● E model :720 x 576

● The selectable values of [Frame & Bit Rate] vary according to the setting of this item.

For setting the frame rate and encoding bit rate when [System Definition] is set to AHD (MPEG2)B.

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).

Memo :

● When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B, this item is fixed as follows for the different models.

● U model :60i

● E model :50i

● The selectable items vary according to the [File Format] and [Camera

Resolution] settings.

For setting the aspect ratio of the recorded image when [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B.

Memo :

● When [System Definition] is set to AHD (MPEG2)B, this item is fixed at

A16:9B.

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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Record Set Menu

(continued)

Rec Mode Menu

Rec Mode

Item Setting Values

Normal

Pre Rec

Clip Continuous

Variable Frame

Frame Rate

When [Frame & Bit Rate] is

A30p (HQ)B

When [Frame & Bit Rate] is

A24p (HQ)B

When [Frame & Bit Rate] is

A25p (HQ)B

Pre Rec Time

Slot Mode

60, 48, 40,

30,

24, 20, 15, 12, 10

60, 48, 40, 30,

24,

20, 15, 12, 10

50, 40,

25,

20, 15, 12.5, 10

5sec,

10sec, 20sec

Series

Dual

Function

For selecting the record mode for recording to the SDHC card. (A Page 58)

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].

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

LEVEL] setting button. (A Page 80)

● 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].

For setting the pre-recording time when [Rec Mode] is set to APre RecB.

For setting the operation of the card slot. (A Page 57)

Series : Mode that activates the two slots sequentially.

Dual : Mode that activates the two slots at the same time.

Memo :

● When this is set to ASeriesB, and recordable media are loaded to both the slots, pressing the [REC] button starts recording only to the card in the selected slot (active slot).

● When this is set to ADualB, and recordable media are loaded to both the slots, pressing the [REC] button starts simultaneous recording to the cards in both slots.

Clip Set Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values

Clip Name Prefix xxxG

(The default value of xxx is the last three digits of the serial number.)

Reset Clip

Number

^

Function

For setting the first four 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.

( A Page 71 [Text Input with Software Keyboard])

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.

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Audio Set Menu

Item

Input1 Mic Ref.

Setting Values

-50dB

-60dB

Input2 Mic Ref.

-50dB

-60dB

Mic Wind Cut Both

Input2

Input1

Off

Audio Ref. Level -12dB

-20dB

Audio Limiter

Test Tone

On

Off

On

Off

Function

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.

For setting the reference input level when the [AUDIO INPUT2] button is set to AMICB or

AMIC+48VB.

-50dB : Sets -50 dB as the reference value.

-60dB : Sets -60 dB as the reference value.

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.

Off : Disables low-cut.

For setting the audio reference level to be recorded to the SDHC card. (Applies to both

[CH1/CH2].)

-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.

For specifying whether to trigger the limiter when the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch is set to AMANUALB.

On

Off

: Triggers the limiter when excessive audio signals are input, and compresses the recording level.

: Does not trigger limiter.

For specifying whether to output the audio test signals (1 kHz) during color bar output.

On

Off

: Audio test signals are output.

: Audio test signals are not output.

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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Camera Function Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Bars

Shutter

Item

AE LEVEL

AE Speed

ALC Limit

Auto Iris Limit

(OPEN)

Auto Iris Limit

(CLOSE)

EEI Limit

Smooth Trans

Switch Set...

FULL AUTO...

Setting Values Function

On

Off

EEI

Variable

Step

For setting whether to output color 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

[FULL AUTO] menu is set to AOffB, this item is set to AOffB automatically. (A Page 81)

For specifying shutter-related settings.

Use this item to set to AStepB (fixed value) or AVariableB when operating with the crossshaped button ( JK) on the right of the camera recorder. During automatic control, this is set to AEEIB.

EEI : Sets to automatic control.

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.

For setting the convergence level during AE (Auto Exposure).

This can also be adjusted using the cross-shaped button ( H I) on the right of the camera recorder.

+3 to +1,

Normal,

-1 to -3

Fast

Middle

Slow

18dB

12dB

6dB

For setting the convergence speed during AE (Auto Exposure).

For setting the maximum gain value of AALCB, which electrically boosts the sensitivity level according to the brightness automatically.

18dB

12dB

6dB

: Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +18 dB.

: Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +12 dB.

: Sets the maximum ALC gain value to +6 dB.

For setting the limit value of the OPEN end when auto iris is enabled.

F5.6, F4, F2.8, F2,

F1.6,

F1.4

F16,

F11,

F8, F5.6,

For setting the limit value of the CLOSE end when auto iris is enabled.

4F-stop

3F-stop

2F-stop

Fast

Middle

Slow

Off

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.

For setting the shock reduction function, which slows down the sudden change when switching with the [GAIN] or [WHT.BAL.] selection switch.

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.

For specifying the switch settings of the camera recorder. (A Page 79)

For specifying settings when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB. (A Page 81)

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Switch Set Item

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item

FAW

GAIN L

GAIN M

GAIN H

USER1

USER2

USER3

Setting Values

None

PRESET

A

B

ALC, 18dB, 15dB,

12dB, 9dB, 6dB, 3dB,

0dB

Function

For assigning the FAW (Fulltime Auto White Balance) function to a position on the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch.

This is fixed at AFAWB when the [FULL AUTO] switch of the camera recorder is set to AONB.

None

PRESET

A

B

: FAW function is not assigned.

: Assigns FAW to the PRESET position.

: Assigns FAW to the A position.

: Assigns FAW to the B position.

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)

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).

Set according to the shooting conditions. Usable only in the Camera mode.

(Default values USER1: Bars, USER2: B.Stretch3, USER3: Load File)

Setting Values

None

Bars

Load File

No function is assigned.

Description

Assigns the function of [Bars] in the [Camera Function] menu. (A Page 78)

Assigns the function of [Load File] in the [Setup File Manage] menu. (A Page 95)

Assigns the Clip Review function. (A Page 56) Clip Review

B.Stretch1

B.Stretch2

B.Stretch3

B.Stretch4

B.Stretch5

B.Compress1

B.Compress2

B.Compress3

B.Compress4

B.Compress5

Assigns the functions of [Stretch Level] and [Compress Level] under [Black Toe] in the

[Camera Process] menu. (A Page 82)

LENS RET

Clip Review

Clip Review

OK Mark

Focus Assist

Return

Last 5 sec

Top 5 sec

CLIP

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.

Clip Review : Assigns the Clip Review function to the [RET] button. (A Page 56)

OK Mark : Assigns the OK mark function to the [RET] button. This function operates during shooting. (A Page 55)

Focus Assist : Assigns the Focus Assist function to the [RET] button. (A Page 37)

Return : Assigns the return video display function to the [RET] button.

Memo :

● The AReturnB setting is enabled only when VF-HP790G is connected, and [SDI RETURN] in the [VIDEO FORMAT] menu of VF-HP790G is set to AONB. Also, return images only appear on VF-HP790G, and will not be displayed on the LCD monitor of this camera recorder.

For specifying the operation when [LENS RET] is set to AClip ReviewB.

Last 5 sec

Top 5 sec

CLIP

: Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the ending.

: Views about 5 seconds of the clip from the beginning.

: 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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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Camera Function Menu

(continued)

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values

SKIN A./SPOT M.

Skin Area

Spot Meter

SPOT METER Max&Min

Min

Max

Manual

AE LEVEL AE LEVEL/VFR

AE LEVEL

Disable

Function

For assigning the function of the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch on the camera recorder.

Skin Area

Spot Meter

: Assigns the Skin Detail function and its area display.

: Assigns the Spot Meter display function.

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 necessary. (A Page 84)

For specifying the operation of [Spot Meter]. (A Page 54)

Max&Min

Min

Max

Manual

: Displays the brightest and darkest areas of the image.

: Displays the darkest area of the image.

: Displays the brightest area of the image.

: Displays the image brightness at a specified position.

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.

For specifying the operation of the cross-shaped button ( H I) on the right of the camera recorder.

AE LEVEL/VFR: Sets the number of frames during Variable Frame Rec, and operates as the

AE LEVEL

Disable

AE LEVEL setting button in other cases. (A Page 60)

: Operates as the AE LEVEL setting button at all times.

: Disables the button.

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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.

Gain

Shutter

Bars

Audio

Item

Iris Control

White Balance

Setting Values

SW Set

ALC

Off

Auto

SW Set

EEI

SW Set

FAW

Menu Set

Off

SW Set

Auto

Function

SW Set

ALC

: Sets gain according to the [GAIN] selection switch.

: 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 be selected. (A Page 125)

Off

Auto

: Iris control is not performed.

: Sets iris control to the forced auto mode.

Memo :

● When the remote control unit comes with an FAS function, this is fixed at AAutoB and cannot be selected. (A Page 125)

● 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

: Sets shutter according to the switch.

: 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 be selected. (A Page 125)

SW Set

FAW

: Sets white balance according to the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch.

: 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 be selected. (A Page 125)

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 selected. (A Page 125)

SW Set

Auto

: Sets the audio recording level according to the switch.

: Sets the audio recording level to the forced auto mode.

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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Camera Process Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Detail

Item

Adjust...

Master Black

Black Toe

Stretch Level

Compress

Level

Point Level

Knee

Level

Sensitivity

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.

Off : Disables this function.

For specifying the detailed settings of the contour (detail). (A Page 84)

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.

Compress

Stretch

Normal

For altering the gain of dark areas. Adjust this item according to the condition of the captured video signals.

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

Stretch

Normal

[Compress Level].

: 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 condition.

Level 5

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Stretch amount increases when a larger value is specified.

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.

Memo :

● This item is displayed only when [Black Toe] is set to ACompressB. Otherwise, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.

For specifying the luminance point at which the dark area is to be stretched or compressed.

15% to 11%

10%,

9% to 5%

Manual

Auto

100%

95%, 90%, 85%,

80%, 75%, 70%

Fast

Middle

Slow

Memo :

● When [Black Toe] is set to ANormalB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.

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.

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.

Memo :

● When [Knee] is set to AAutoB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected.

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.

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

White Clip

Gamma

Master Level

R Level

G Level

B Level

White Balance...

Color Matrix

Adjust...

Color Gain

DNR

Reverse Picture

Reset Process

Setting Values

100%

108%

Function

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.

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

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.

Gamma curves can be adjusted for each of R, G, and B.

Max, 4 to1,

Normal,

-1 to -4, Min

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.

Menu for adjusting white balance. (A Page 85)

Cinema Subdued

Cinema Vivid

Standard

Off

For setting the color matrix.

Cinema Subdued : Sets to a subdued color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics of movies.

Cinema Vivid

Standard

Off

: Sets to a vivid color matrix that is similar to the screen characteristics of movies.

: 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.

This item cannot be selected when [Color Matrix] is set to AOffB. (A Page 86)

Off, Min, -1 to -9,

Normal

9 to 1, Max

For adjusting the video signal color level.

Off : Sets the video to black-and-white.

Increase the number : Makes the colors more dense.

Decrease the number : Makes the colors less dense.

On

Off

Memo :

● Images are displayed in black-and-white when this is set to AOffB.

For setting the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) function. The S/N ratio of the video can be enhanced by setting [DNR] to AOnB.

On

Off

: Enables noise reduction.

: Disables noise reduction.

Rotate

Off

Memo :

● A retained image may appear when this is set to AOnB.

For recording images correctly by reversing the image horizontally or vertically (Rotate) when the lens image appears upside down or laterally inverted.

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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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Camera Process Menu

(continued)

Detail/Adjust... Item

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item

V/H Balance

H Frequency

V Frequency

Skin Detect

Level

Setting Values Function

H-Max, 4 to1,

Normal,

-1 to -4, H-Min

High

Middle

Low

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.

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.

Middle : Emphasizes the intermediate frequency range.

Low : Emphasizes the low frequency range. Use this when shooting objects with large patterns.

-3

-2

-1

High

Low

On

Off

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 can only be selected when [Camera Resolution] of [Record Format] in the [Record

Set] menu is set to A1280x720B. (A Page 75)

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.

On

Off

: Enables the Skin Detail function. (Softens the detail at areas where skin tone is detected.)

: 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.

For setting the level of contour correction (degree of softening) using the Skin Detail function.

-3

-2

: High level of contour correction (degree of softening)

: Medium level of contour correction (degree of softening)

-1 : Low level of contour correction (degree of softening)

For setting the Skin Detail function. (A Page 112) Skin Color

Adjust...

Skin Color

Detect

Skin Color

Range

Execute

Stop

Wide, 9 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -9, Narrow

For capturing the skin color.

Execute : Captures the color that triggers the Skin Detail function.

Stop : Disables capturing of the color that triggers the Skin Detail function.

For adjusting the range of skin tone to trigger the Skin Detail function. Adjust accordingly while checking the color range visually.

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

Detail is functioning is displayed in skin tone. (A Page 83)

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White Balance Item

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item

Preset Temp.

Setting Values

2800K,

3200K,

3400K, 4200K,

4800K, 5200K,

5600K, 6500K,

7500K

Alternative Temp.

2800K,3200K,

3400K, 4200K,

4800K, 5200K,

5600K,

6500K, 7500K

White Paint R Max, 30 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -31, Min

White Paint B

Clear Paint After

AWB

Shading Mode

Adjust...

Function

For setting the color temperature when the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch of the camera recorder is set to APRESETB.

For setting the alternative color temperature in the Preset mode.

When the [WHT.BAL.] switch of the camera recorder is set to APRESETB, pressing the [AWB] button each time switches the color temperature setting in the Preset mode. ([Preset

Temp.]1[Alternative Temp.])

Max, 30 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -31, Min

On

Off

For adjusting the R (red) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode.

Increase the number : Strengthens the red.

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.

For adjusting the B (blue) component in the AWB (Auto White Balance) mode.

Increase the number : Strengthens the blue.

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.

For specifying whether to clear the [White Paint R]/[White Paint B] settings after executing AWB

(Auto White Balance).

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

For specifying white shading adjustment settings. (A Page 44)

Preset : Sets white shading adjustment to a fixed level. Manual adjustment is disabled.

Manual : Enables manual white shading adjustment.

For making white shading adjustments.

Memo :

● This item cannot be selected when [Shading Mode] is set to APresetB.

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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Camera Process Menu

(continued)

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 and the Focus Assist mode are temporarily set to AOFFB, while the AB & WB mode in the [VF Display] menu temporarily switches to AColorB.

R Level

Item

G Level

B Level

Setting Values

Max, 126 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -127, Min

Max, 126 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -127, Min

Max, 126 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -127, Min

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.

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.

Decrease the number : Decreases the green level at the top of the screen, and increases the green level at the bottom of the screen.

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.

The adjusted values of AStandardB, ACinema VividB, and ACinema SubduedB in [Color Matrix] can be stored individually.

(A Page 83)

Item

Mg&R Mg Level

Mg&R R Level

R&Yl R Level

R&Yl Yl Level

Yl&G Yl Level

Yl&G G Level

Setting Values

Max, 19 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -19, Min

Yl&G Mask Range Max, 19 to 11,

10,

9 to 1, Min

Function

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.

For adjusting the magenta/red level of the video toward red.

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 green 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.

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

G&Cy G Level

Setting Values

Max, 19 to 1,

Normal,

-1 to -19, Min

G&Cy Cy Level

Cy&B Cy Level

Cy&B B Level

B&Mg B Level

B&Mg Mg Level

R Rotation

G Rotation

B Rotation

Max, 4 to1,

Normal,

-1 to -4, Min

Function

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.

For adjusting the green/cyan level of the video toward cyan.

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.

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.

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.

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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

TC/UB Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item

TC Preset

Setting Values

^

UB Preset

Drop Frame Non Drop

Drop

^

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

For setting the framing mode of the time code generator.

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 the frame rate is A24pB, ANon

DropB becomes fixed and cannot be selected. When the frame rate is A50pB, A25pB, or A50iB, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected. (A Page 75)

LCD/VF Menu

Item

Shooting Assist

Setting Values

Menu for setting the Shooting Assist function. (A Page 89)

Function

Marker Setting...

For setting items such as the safety zone and center mark. (A Page 90)

Status Display...

For setting displays related to the status screen. (A Page 90)

LCD + VF On

Off

VF Display B & W

Color

LCD Mirror Mode Mirror

Normal

For selecting a method to switch between the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen displays.

(A Page 30)

On

Off

: Displays images on the viewfinder at all times.

: Turns off the viewfinder screen display when the LCD monitor is turned on.

For selecting whether to display the image on the viewfinder screen in color or black-and-white.

B & W

Color

: Displays the viewfinder image in black-and-white.

: Displays the viewfinder image in color.

Memo :

● The setting of this item is valid only in Camera mode.

● When this item is set to AB & WB, only the captured images are displayed in black-and-white.

The status and menu screens are displayed in color.

For specifying the image display method when facing the LCD monitor. (A Page 28)

Mirror

Normal

: Displays image after laterally inverting it. (Mirror display)

: Displays image without laterally inverting it.

Memo :

● The setting of this item is valid only in Camera mode.

● During color bar and enlarged status displays, the AMirrorB setting is disabled.

( A Page 113 [Color Bar Output])

( A Page 19 [Enlarged Status Display on LCD Monitor])

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Shooting Assist Item

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item

Focus Assist

Color

Level

Zebra

Top1

Bottom1

Top2

Bottom2

Peaking

Frequency

Setting Values

ACCU-Focus

Normal

Blue

Green

Red

High

Middle

Low

2Patterns

1Pattern

Over,

100% to 85%,

80%,

75% to 5%

(In 5 % increments)

100% to 75%,

70%,

65% to 0%

(In 5 % increments)

Over,

100% to 5%

(In 5 % increments)

100% to 85%,

80%,

75% to 0%

(In 5 % increments)

High

Middle

Low

Function

For specifying the operation when the [FOCUS ASSIST] button on the camera recorder is pressed. (A Page 37)

ACCU-Focus : Enables the Focus Assist and ACCU-Focus (forced focus) functions. The

Normal depth of field of the object becomes shallower to enable easier focusing. The

ACCU-Focus function switches automatically to AOffB after about 10 seconds.

: Enables only the Focus Assist function. The focused area is displayed in color to enable easier focusing. Display color can be specified with [Color].

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.

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.

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).

For setting the maximum luminance level for the AZebra1B display.

Memo :

● The relation between Top1 and Bottom1 is such that Top1>Bottom1 always holds. To maintain this relation when setting Bottom1, the Top1 value is automatically corrected.

For setting the minimum luminance level for the AZebra1B display.

Memo :

● The relation between Top1 and Bottom1 is such that Top1>Bottom1 always holds. To maintain this relation when setting Bottom1, the Top1 value is automatically corrected.

For setting the maximum luminance level for the AZebra2B display.

Memo :

● This item cannot be selected when [Zebra] is set to A1PatternB.

● The relation between Top2 and Bottom2 is such that Top2>Bottom2 always holds. To maintain this relation when setting Top2, the Bottom2 value is automatically corrected.

For setting the minimum luminance level for the AZebra2B display.

Memo :

● This item cannot be selected when [Zebra] is set to A1PatternB.

● The relation between Top2 and Bottom2 is such that Top2>Bottom2 always holds. To maintain this relation when setting Bottom2, the Top2 value is automatically corrected.

For setting the frequency range for applying contour enhancement using the [VF PEAKING] adjustment knob or [LCD PEAKING +/-] button.

High : Emphasizes the high frequency range.

Middle : Emphasizes the intermediate frequency range.

Low : Emphasizes the low frequency range.

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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

LCD/VF Menu (continued)

Marker Setting Item

( A Page 110 [Marker and Safety Zone Displays (Camera Mode Only)])

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values

Aspect Ratio *1 4:3, 14:9,

16:9,

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

Aspect Marker *1 Line+Halftone

Halftone

Line

Off

Function

For selecting the final image aspect ratio to be used from the overall angle of view.

Memo :

● When [Aspect Ratio] in the [Record Format] menu is set to A4:3B, this item is fixed at A4:3B and cannot be selected. (A Page 75)

Safety Zone *1

Center Mark *1

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

Line

Off halftone.

: Displays areas outside the boundary in halftone.

: Displays the boundary using lines.

: Hides the boundary markers.

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].

95%, 93%, 90%,

88%, 80%,

Off

On

Off

For specifying whether to display a mark to indicate the screen center within the aspect ratio selected in [Aspect Ratio].

On : Displays the center mark.

Off : Hides the center mark.

*1: During Clip Review or when in the Media mode, the markers do not appear regardless of the setting.

Status Display Item

This menu is used to set the status displays on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

Item Setting Values

F.No/Iris Indicator F.No+Iris Ind.

F.No

Off

Filter

Video Format

Media Remain

On

Off

On

Off

On

Off

Function

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 Ind.

: Displays the iris position/level.

F.No

Off

: Displays the iris position.

: Hides the iris position/iris level mark.

For specifying whether to display the filter position in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

On : Displays the filter position.

Off : Hides the filter position.

For specifying whether to display the recording/playback video format in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

On : Displays the video format mode.

Off : Hides the video format mode.

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 : Displays the remaining space on the SDHC card.

Off : Hides the remaining space on the SDHC card. However, when the remaining space warning is displayed, the information appears regardless of the setting.

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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

TC/UB

Item

Audio Meter

Battery Info

Date Style

Time Style

Shutter Disp.

Setting Values

On

Off

On

Off

Time

Capacity%

Voltage

DMY (E model)

MDY (U model)

YMD

24hour (E model)

12hour (U model)

DEG

SEC

Function

For specifying whether to display the time code/user’s bit rate in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

On

Off

: 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.

: Hides the time code or user’s bit rate.

For specifying whether to display the audio level meter in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

On

Off

: Displays the audio level meter.

: Hides the audio level meter.

For setting the battery information to be displayed on the status screen when an AntonBauer or

IDX battery that supports communication is loaded.

The status screen is displayed on the LCD monitor and/or viewfinder.

The battery information appears only on the STATUS 1 screen in Camera mode. (A Page 102)

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 :

● When a battery other than the one recommended (communication supported) is used,

AVoltageB may sometimes be displayed even when ATimeB or ACapacity%B is selected.

● When ATimeB or ACapacity%B is selected, the battery mark that appears before the value changes according to the remaining battery power.

RES : 12 % and below,

● Display changes to A

: 13 % - 29 %, : 30 % - 59 %,

RES B once the battery power falls below 12 %.

● When calibration of the battery is required, A seconds of the voltage display.

CAL B appears for 2 seconds after every 30

● 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 battery.

● The remaining battery power and remaining time are intended as reference values for the shooting duration.

● When an IDX battery is loaded while the camera recorder is connected to a KA-MR100G

(Memory Recorder), the ATimeB display setting may be disabled even when a recommended battery (communication supported) is used.

For setting the date display sequence in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

DMY

MDY

YMD

: Day/Month/Year

: Month/Day/Year

: Year/Month/Day

For setting the time display in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

24hour

12hour

: 24-hour display.

: 12-hour display. (AM/PM)

For setting the shutter display in the status display on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

DEG

SEC

: Displays the shutter speed in degrees in the same way as film cameras.

: Displays the shutter speed in seconds.

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 setting is fixed at ASECB and cannot be selected. (A Page 75)

● When a remote control unit is connected, the shutter display setting is fixed at ASECB regardless of the [Frame & Bit Rate] setting.

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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

A/V Out Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item

Output Terminal

Setting Values

Composite

Component

Off

Set Up

HD/SD-SDI Out

Down Convert

SDI Out Char.

7.5% (U model)

0.0% (E model)

HD-SDI

SD-SDI

Off

Side Cut

Letter Box

Squeeze

Analog Out Char.

On

Off

On

Off

Function

For setting output signals from the [Y/VIDEO]/[PB]/[PR] video signal output terminal (BNC) on the side of the camera recorder.

Composite : Outputs composite signals to the [Y/VIDEO] video signal output terminal.

Component : Outputs component signals.

Off : Signals are not output.

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%

0.0%

: Adds setup signal.

: 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, or A25p (HQ)B, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected. (A Page 75)

● 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.

For specifying whether to output SDI signals from the [HD/SD-SDI] output terminal on the side of the camera recorder.

HD-SDI

SD-SDI

Off

: Outputs HD-SDI signals. Embedded (superimposed) audio signals and the time code are also output.

: Outputs SD-SDI signals down converted from HD. When [System Definition] in the

[Record Format] menu is set to AHD (MPEG2)B (A Page 75), SD-SDI signals down converted from HD are output. Embedded (superimposed) audio signals and the time code are also output.

: SDI signals are not output.

Memo :

● When [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu is set to ASD (DV)B, AHD-SDIB cannot be selected. Only SD-SDI signals are output. (A Page 75)

● 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.

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.

Memo :

● When [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu is set to ASD (DV)B, this item appears as A---B and cannot be selected. (A Page 75)

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.

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).

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

Audio Monitor

Setting Values

Stereo

Mix

Function

For setting the audio sound of the [PHONES] terminal to stereo or mixed sound when the

[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.

� [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] Switch

Setting

[Audio Monitor]

Setting

Output from [PHONES]

Terminal

L R

Speaker

Output

RCA Output

CH1 CH2

[CH-1] ^ CH1 CH1

[BOTH]

[CH-2]

[Mix]

[Stereo]

^

CH1+CH2

CH1 CH2

CH2

CH1+CH2

CH1

CH2

CH1 CH2

Others Menu

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item

Alarm Level

Setting Values

High

Middle

Low

Off

Tally System

Front Tally

Back Tally

Studio

Ext

Int

On

Blink

Off

On

Blink

Off

Function

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

Middle

Low

Off

: Outputs alarm tone at a high volume level.

: Outputs alarm tone at a medium volume level.

: Outputs alarm tone at a low volume level.

: Alarm tone is not output.

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 unit.

Ext : Displays mainly the status of external devices.

Int : Displays mainly the status of the camera recorder.

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.

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

Off during recording.

: Turns off the tally lamp.

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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Others Menu (continued)

* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item Setting Values

1394 Rec Trigger Ext

Series

Split

Synchronize

Off

1394 Auto Power

Off

Mode LED

Enable

Disable

On

Off

Function

For setting the recording trigger for the external recording device connected to the

[IEEE1394] terminal.

Ext

Series

: Outputs recording trigger to the external system only. (Recording is not performed by the internal system.)

: Outputs recording trigger to enable consecutive recording by the internal and external systems.

: Outputs separate recording triggers to the internal and external systems.

Split

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 recorder becomes a Rec Start/Stop button for the external device. (A Page 12)

● 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.

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 recorder is turned 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.

For specifying the illumination settings of the operation mode indicator on the side control panel of the camera recorder.

On

Off

: Lights up as below according to the operation mode. (A Page 8)

: Turns off the indicator.

Operation Mode

Camera Mode

Media Mode (SD Card Mode)

Media Mode (IEEE1394 Mode)

USB Mode

Color

Blue/Purple

Green

Orange

Orange

Reset All

Date/Time

^

^

Resets all menu settings.

Select [Reset All] in the AResetB 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 :

● [Date/Time] (A Page 94) and [Time Zone] (A Page 95) cannot be reset.

● 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.

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 regardless of the [Time Style] setting. (A Page 91)

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* Default values are indicated in bold characters.

Item

Time Zone

Setting Values

UTC-00:30 to UTC-12:00,

UTC,

UTC+14:00 to

UTC+00:30

(In increments of 30 minutes)

Function

For setting the UTC time difference in units of 30 minutes.

[Default values: UTC-05:00 (U model), UTC (E model)]

Memo :

● If [Date/Time] is already set, the [Date/Time] item is automatically adjusted when [Time

Zone] is altered.

System

Information

Version

Fan Hour

Displays information on the firmware version.

For displaying the usage time of the internal fan.

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 recorder 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).

Media Menu

Item

Format Media

Restore Media

Function

For formatting (initializing) an SDHC card.

Select a card slot (A or B), select [Format] from [Cancel]/[Format], and press the Set button ( R) to format (initialize) the card.

( A Page 33 [Formatting (Initializing) SDHC Cards])

For restoring an SDHC card.

Select a card slot (A or B), select [Restore] from [Cancel]/[Restore], and press the Set button ( R) to restore the SDHC card.

( A Page 34 [Restoring 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

Loads the settings. (A Page 119)

Saves the settings. (A Page 118)

Restores the saved settings to their default values. (A Page 119)

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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Adding/Editing Frequently

Used Menu Items

(Favorites Menu)

You can select and add/edit frequently used menu items freely to create a personal menu screen (Favorites Menu).

Memo :

● [Favorites Menu] is only enabled in the Camera mode.

[Favorites Menu] remains unchanged even when the recording format changes.

● 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

[MENU] Button

Set Button ( R )

Crossshaped

(

Button

JKH I

)

[CANCEL] Button

[STATUS] Button

Adding Menu Items to Favorites Menu

1

Press the [MENU] button to open the [Main Menu] screen.

2

Select the menu or submenu item to add.

Memo :

● Adding items to [Favorites Menu] cannot be performed in the following cases. [USER1 Add] is displayed in gray in the operation guide.

● Selected item is already added to [Favorites Menu].

● Number of menu items that can be added (20 items) is exceeded.

3

Press the [USER1] button.

A screen to confirm the addition appears.

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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Editing Favorites Menu

You can delete or change the order of the items added to

[Favorites Menu].

�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 ).

The header turns magenta and the editing mode is activated.

2

4

Press the [USER2] button.

[Delete Mark] ( ) appears at the beginning of the item.

Delete Mark

Memo :

● When the [USER2] button is pressed again while the menu item with [Delete Mark] ( ) is selected, [Delete

Mark] ( ) disappears.

5

Press the [USER1] button.

The option menu to exit the [Favorites Menu] editing mode appears.

6

Select [Save & Exit] and press the Set button ( R ).

Header

(Magenta)

6

3

Select the menu or submenu item to delete.

3

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].

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Menu Display and Detailed Settings

Adding/Editing Frequently

Used Menu Items (Favorites

Menu) (continued)

Editing Favorites Menu (continued)

�Changing the Order of Items in

[Favorites Menu]

[USER1] Button

[USER2] Button

[MENU] Button

Set Button ( R )

Crossshaped

(

Button

JKH I

)

[CANCEL] Button

[STATUS] Button

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 ).

The header turns magenta and the editing mode is activated.

2

Header

(Magenta)

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.

3

Position

Selection Bar

98

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

30/24 fps

N

M

Appears only when connected to an external device.

A

STBY

B

Item

A Dual Rec Display

B Media Status

C

D

E

F

G

H

Iris Status Mark

Iris F-Number

AE Level

Gain

Shutter

MAX 123%

MIN 45%

SKIN AREA

S.DTL

B -3

A<3200K>

F5.6 AE+1 9dB 1/10000

L

K

J

I

H

C D E F G

Appears only when a warning is displayed. (A Page 102)

White Balance Mode

Description

Displayed when the card slot operation is set to ADualB. (A Page 76)

----

STBY

REC

: No card found in the selected slot*

: Recording standby

: Recording

REVIEW : Clip Review (A Page 56)

STBYP : Pre Rec recording standby (A Page 58)

RECC : Clip Continuous recording (A Page 59)

STBYC (displayed in yellow)

: Clip Continuous recording pause

(A Page 59)

STOP : Unable to record to the card in the slot

POFF : Power OFF

RECP : Pre Rec recording (A Page 58)

STBYC : Clip Continuous recording standby

(A Page 59)

* When [Tally System] in the [Others] menu is set to AStudioB, A----B is not displayed even when a card is not inserted into the slot. (A Page 93)

Indicates whether the brightness of the image is appropriate.

J : Iris set higher than normal

R : Iris set to normal

K : 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)

Memo :

● You can specify the type of display and whether to display the information using [F.No/Iris Indicator] of

[Status Display...] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 90)

Appears when the AE function is activated and [AE LEVEL] in the [Camera Function] menu is set to a value other than ANormalB. (A Page 78)

(AE-3, AE-2, AE-1, AE+1, AE+2, AE+3)

Displays the gain value when it is not A0dBB.

(3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC)

Displays the current shutter speed when [Shutter] in the [Camera Function] menu is set to [Step]/

[Variable] and the shutter is ON. (A Page 78)

EEI

FAS

: Displayed when [Shutter] is set to AEEIB (auto adjustment mode).

: 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 41)

Displays the current white balance mode.

A<**00K>, B<**00K>, P<**00K> (A**00B indicates color temperature)

FAW : When the Fulltime Auto White balance mode is ON

MANU : Manual White Balance mode (only during control using the remote control unit)

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I

Item

Black Toe

Description

Appears when [Black Toe] in the [Camera Process] menu is set to a value other than ANormalB.

(A Page 82)

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

Appears as AS.DTLB when the Skin Detail function is turned ON.

J Skin Detail Operation

K Operation of Functions SKIN AREA : Blinks when the Skin Area display is ON.

FOCUS : 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. If recording starts while [ACCU-Focus] is active, [ACCU-

Focus] will be forcibly deactivated. (A Page 89)

L Luminance Information Appears when the Spot Meter function is activated. For details of the display, refer to [Setting Spot Meter]

(A Page 54).

MAX : Maximum luminance

MIN : Minimum luminance

M Event/Warning Display

Area

Displays the settings for about 3 seconds when the gain or shutter speed is manually changed.

For other messages displayed in this area, refer to [Error Displays and Actions] (A Page 128).

Displayed Content Setting Status

GAIN **dB (** : 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18)

GAIN ALC

FULL AUTO ON, FULL AUTO OFF

ZEBRA ON, ZEBRA OFF

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)

SHUTTER OFF **

(**** is the standard shutter value in the respective modes.)

WHITE BAL * <****K>

(* : A, B, PRESET)

(****, K indicates color temperature)

WHITE BAL FAW

FILTER ****

(** : OFF,1/4ND,1/16ND)

Gain value is altered

Gain is set to AALCB

[FULL AUTO] is turned AON/OFFB

[Zebra] is turned AON/OFFB

[Focus Assist] is turned AON/OFFB

Shutter speed is altered *1

Variable shutter speed is altered *1

Shutter is turned AOFFB *1

White balance value is altered

FAW (Fulltime Auto White balance) is activated

[ND FILTER] setting is altered

AE LEVEL **

(**** : -3, -2, -1, NORMAL, +1, +2, +3)

SPOT METER ****

(**** : ON, FIXED, OFF, SELECT)

BLACK NORMAL

BLACK STRETCH * (* : 1,2,3,4,5,)

BLACK COMPRESS * (* : 1,2,3,4,5,)

[AE LEVEL] value is altered

Spot meter status is changed

(A Page 54)

[Black Toe] is set to ANormalB

[Stretch Level] of [Black Toe] is altered

[Compress Level] of [Black Toe] is altered

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.

N Frame Rate

TRIGGER TO EXT

FRAME RATE rrrr/pp fps

(rrrr: recording frame rate, pp: playback frame rate)

OK MARK ADDED, OK MARK DELETED

Recording command is sent out from the

[IEEE1394] terminal

Variable frame rate is adjusted using the crossshaped button

OK mark is added or deleted

(A Page 68)

Other Displays ( A Page 128 [Error Displays and Actions])

Appears as xx/yy fps (xx: recording frame rate, yy: playback frame rate) only when AVariable FrameB is set in the [Rec Mode] menu. (A Page 76)

* 1 : The variable range of the shutter speed varies according to the video format settings. (A Page 41)

101

Status Screen

Status Screen in Camera

Mode (continued)

STATUS 1 Screen

A

B

C

1280x720

60p HQ

OK

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

DD

20 min

K

J

I

* 0

D

E

* 0

A

B

100min

100min

* 0

282min

F G H

* 0: Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 100)

A

Item

Resolution

Description

Displays the video image resolution.

(1920�1080, 1440�1080, 1280�720, 720�480, 720�576)

B Frame Rate/Bit Rate 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, 50i, 60i)

C OK Mark Appears when an OK mark is added. (A Page 68)

D Dual Rec Display

E Remaining Space on

Media

Displayed when the card slot operation is set to ADualB. (A Page 76)

Displays the remaining recording time of the SDHC cards in Slot A and Slot B separately.

Memo :

● Only warnings are displayed in the STATUS 0 and STATUS 4 screens. (When the remaining time is shorter 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 6/10 type).

: Write-protect switch of SDHC card is set.

F Voltage/Battery

Power

Displays the current status of the power supply in use.

Display Description

12.3V

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

200min

30%

Currently powered by a battery.

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

[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 91)

RES

G Audio Level Meter

-20 dB -10 dB

Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2.

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 A o

B.

Memo :

● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display] in the

[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 91)

102

Item

H ND Filter Position

I

J Operation of External

Device

K

Remaining Space on

External Device

Time Code (TC)/

User’s Bit (UB)

Description

Displays the current ND filter position.

No display : [ND FILTER] is set to AOFFB

ND1/4

ND1/16

: [ND FILTER] is set to A1/4B

: [ND FILTER] is set to A1/16B

Memo :

● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Filter] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu.

(A Page 90)

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.

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.

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.

Example:Time Code:

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

Colon (:) for non-drop frames

User’s Bit: F F E E D D 2 0 Dot (.) for drop frames

Memo :

● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [TC/UB] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/VF] menu.

(A Page 91)

● 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.

103

Status Screen

Status Screen in Camera

Mode (continued)

STATUS 2 Screen

CAMERA INFORMATION

SETUP FILE SCENE

[ SCENE ]

ZEBRA1 50%-100%

ZEBRA2 70%-80%

AUDIO CH1 CH2

FORMAT QuickTime

G

F

E

D

C

B

STBY 282min Jan 2. 2009 01:23:45AM

A

* 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 100)

* 1 : Same as STATUS 1 Screen (A Page 102)

* 0 * 1

A Date/Time

Item Description

B Remaining Space on

MEDIA

Displays the current date and time.

Note :

● The date/time display style can be specified in [LCD/VF] menu B [Status Display] B [Date Style]/[Time

Style]. (A Page 91)

Displays the remaining recording time of the SDHC cards in slot A and slot B separately.

A

A

A

!

: Currently selected slot. (White card)

: SDHC card requires restoring or formatting, or SDHC card is not supported (not of Class 6/10 type).

: Write-protect switch of SDHC card is set.

C FORMAT Displays the file format for recording to the SDHC card [File Format] that is specified at (File Format) in the [Record Format] menu. (A Page 75)

D AUDIO Displays the status of the [AUDIO SELECT CH-1/CH-2] switch. (A: AAUTOB/M: AMANUALB)

E ZEBRA1/ZEBRA2 Values Displays the settings from ABottom1B to ATop1B specified at [Zebra], and the settings from ABottom2B to

ATop2B specified at [Zebra]. (A Page 89)

Memo :

● When [Zebra] in the menu is set to A1PatternB, ZEBRA2 appears as A---B. (A Page 89)

F Subname of Setup File Displays the subname of the setup file.

Memo :

● ARB appears at the beginning when changes are made to the loaded file. (A Page 117)

G SETUP FILE Displays the type of the loaded file. (SCENE/PICTURE)

104

STATUS 3 Screen

This screen displays a list of the functions assigned to the switches.

* 1 : (Appears only during warnings)

SWITCH ASSIGN

FAW NONE

A

DUAL

USER 1 BARS

USER 2 B.STRETCH3

USER 3 LOAD FILE

RET CLIP REVIEW

SKIN/SPOT SPOT METER

AE LEVEL AE LEVEL/VFR

C

D

E

F

* 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 100)

* 1 : Same as STATUS 1 Screen (A Page 102)

* 2 : Same as STATUS 2 Screen (A Page 104)

* 0 * 1 * 2

Item

A [FAW] Function

Assignment

B [GAIN] Switch Settings

Description

Displays the position of the [WHT.BAL.] selection switch that is assigned with the FAW function.

(NONE, A, B, PRESET)

C [USER1,USER2,USER3]

Button Function Settings

Displays the setting values for each of the positions ([L]/[M]/[H]) on the [GAIN] switch.

(0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC)

Displays the setting status of the [USER1], [USER2], and [USER3] buttons.

(NONE, BARS, B.STRETCH*, B.COMPRESS*, CLIP REVIEW, LOAD FILE)

* indicates 1 to 5

Displays the setting status of the [RET] button on the lens.

(CLIP REVIEW, RETURN, FOCUS ASSIST, OK MARK)

D [RET] Button Function

Settings

E [SKIN AREA/SPOT

METER] Switch Settings

F Cross-Shaped Button ( H I )

Function Assignment

Displays the setting status of the [SKIN AREA/SPOT METER] switch.

(SKIN AREA, SPOT METER)

Displays the functions assigned to the left/right ( H I) of the cross-shaped button.

(DISABLE, AE LEVEL, AE LEVEL/VFR)

STATUS 4 Screen

This screen displays the event. It is also used to display warnings only.

* 0

30/24 fps

Appears only when connected to an external device (A Page 102)

MAX 123%

MIN 45%

* 0

DUAL

* 0

STBY

* 1 (Appears only during warnings)

* 0 : Same as STATUS 0 Screen (A Page 100)

* 1 : Same as STATUS 1 Screen (A Page 102)

105

Status Screen

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

A B C D E F

OK

A B C D E

OK

F

J I H G

STATUS 1 Screen

K J I H

STATUS 2 Screen

G

Item

A OK Mark

B Resolution

C

D

Frame Rate/Bit Rate

Media

E Clip Information

F Time Code (TC)/User’s Bit

(UB)

Description

Appears when an OK mark is added. (A Page 68)

Displays the video image resolution.

(1920�1080, 1440�1080, 1280�720, 720�480, 720�576)

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, 50i, 60i)

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.

Displays current clip number/total number of clips.

Displays the time code (hour : minute : second : frame) or user’s bit data.

TC

UB

: Time code

: User’s bit

The framing mode display for the time code is as follows.

G Date/Time

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

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.

(A Page 91)

● 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.

Displays the date/time that is recorded on the currently played SDHC card.

Note :

● The date/time display style can be specified in [LCD/VF] menu B [Status Display] B [Date Style]/[Time

Style]. (A Page 91)

106

Item

H Audio Level Meter

I

J

K

Voltage/Battery

Power

Media Status

Operation Guide

Description

-20 dB -10 dB

Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2.

The positions of -20 dB and -10 dB are displayed as A o B.

Memo :

● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display] in the

[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 91)

Displays the current status of the power supply in use.

Display

12.3V

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.

Currently powered by a battery.

When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and ARESB is displayed.

12.3V

200min

30%

RES

Memo :

● The display on the right can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display] in the

[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 91)

PLAY : Playing

STILL : Still picture playback mode

FWD * : High-speed playback in the forward direction (* playback speed: 5x or 15x)

REV * : High-speed playback in the reverse direction (* reverse playback speed: 5x or 15x)

STOP : Stop mode

POFF : Power OFF

Displays a guide for the current operation buttons.

Status Screen in IEEE1394

Input Mode

These are the status screens displayed in Media mode (IEEE1394 Input mode).

STATUS 1 Screen

[Event/Warning Display Area] (A Page 101)

RES

* Appears only when a warning is displayed. [Voltage/Remaining Battery Power] (A Page 108)

STATUS 2 Screen

B

A

1280x720

24p HQ

[Event/Warning Display Area] (A Page 101)

282min

D C

107

Status Screen

Status Screen in Camera

Mode (continued)

Item Description

A Frame Rate/Bit Rate 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, 50i, 60i)

B Resolution

C Audio Level Meter

Displays the video image resolution. (1920�1080, 1440�1080, 1280�720, 720�480, 720�576)

D Voltage/Remaining

Battery Power

-20 dB -10 dB

Displays the audio level for CH-1 and CH-2.

A mark is displayed when the audio format is not supported in the IEEE1394 mode. (32k, 44.1k)

The positions of -20 dB and -10 dB are displayed as A o

B.

Memo :

● You can turn ON/OFF the display using [Audio Meter] of [Status Display] in the

[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 91)

Displays the current status of the power supply in use.

Display Description

12.3V

12.3V

200min

30%

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.

Currently powered by a battery.

When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and ARESB is displayed.

RES

Memo :

● The display on the right can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display] in the

[LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 91)

Enlarged Status Display on

LCD Monitor

You can enlarge and display only the characters of the status screen on the LCD monitor.

B

C

D

A

CH1

CH2

DF

FREE

STBY A

B min

123 min

1280 x 720

60p HQ

OK

DD

100min

67.8min

E F G H

J

I

STBY STOP REC REVIEW

Item

A Audio Level Meter

B Framing Mode

Description

Displays the audio levels of [CH-1] and [CH-2].

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.

[DF] : Drop frame

[NDF] : Non-drop frame

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Item Description

C Time Code Generator Displays the operation mode of the time code. (Display: [FREE], [RECR], [REGEN]) (A Page 48)

D Media Status Displays the SDHC card status in characters and symbols.

E Remaining Space on

Media

---: No card found in the selected slot

STBY : Recording standby

REC : Recording

REVIEW : Clip Review (A Page 56)

STBYP : Pre Rec recording standby (A Page 58)

RECP : Pre Rec recording (A Page 58)

STBYC : Clip Continuous recording standby

(A Page 59)

RECC

STOP

POFF

: Clip Continuous recording (A Page 59)

STBYC (displayed in yellow)

: Clip Continuous recording pause

(A Page 59)

: 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 by a card icon with black characters and a white background. When [Slot Mode] is set to ASeriesB, the card icon display of the active slot is enlarged. A key mark appears when the write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set.

F OK Mark

G Video Format

H Voltage/Battery

Power

Appears as [OK] when the currently played clip is appended with an OK mark.

Displays the video format that is set. (A Page 38)

Displays the current status of the power supply in use.

Display

12.3V

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.

I Operation of External

Device

J Time Code (TC)/

User’s Bit (UB)

12.3V

Currently powered by a battery.

When the battery power runs out, the battery mark appears hollow, and ARESB is displayed.

200min

30%

RES

Memo :

● The display on the right can be set using [Battery Info] of [Status Display] in the [LCD/

VF] menu. (A Page 91)

Displays the operating status of the connected external device.

For details, refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding external device.

Displays the time code (hour : minute : second : frame) or user’s bit data.

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0

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.

109

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.

� Example of display when [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = ALine+HalftoneB, and [Center Mark] = AOnB

Safety Zone Center Mark

Aspect Marker

You can turn ON/OFF the safety zone and center mark displays as shown below using the [Aspect Ratio], [Safety Zone] and

[Center Mark] settings of [Marker Setting] in the [LCD/VF] menu. (A Page 90)

[Aspect Marker] Display

� When [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B

[Line] [Halftone] [Line+Halftone]

[Aspect Marker] Display for Different

[Aspect Ratio] Settings

� When [Aspect Marker] = AHalftoneB

[4:3] [14:9] [16:9]/[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]

110

[Safety Zone] Display

� When [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = AHalftoneB, and [Center Mark] = AOnB

[Off] [95%] [93%] [90%]

[80%]

[88%]

[Center Mark] Display

� When [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = AHalftoneB, and [Safety Zone] = A80%B

[Off] [On]

� When [Aspect Ratio] = A4:3B, [Aspect Marker] = AHalftoneB, and [Safety Zone] = AOffB

[Off] [On]

111

Camera Features

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.

Preparations Before Using the Skin Detail

Function (Skin Adjust Function)

1

Adjust the white balance. (A Page 42)

2

Display the [Skin Color Adjust] screen. (A Page 84)

● Select [Main Menu] screen B [Camera Process] menu B

[Detail]/[Adjust] B [Skin Color Adjust], and press the Set button ( R ).

● The entire image switches to black-and-white display, leaving only the detected skin areas in color.

Skin Color

Detection Frame

�Color Range Setting

1

Place the cursor at [Skin Color Range] with the crossshaped button ( JK ).

2

Press the Set button ( R ) or cross-shaped button ( I ) to move the cursor to a setting value.

2

3

Select a setting value using the cross-shaped button

( JK ), and press the Set button ( R ).

Select a setting within the [Narrow, -1 to -9, Normal, 9 to 1,

Wide] range.

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.

Memo :

● The displays for [Bars], [Zebra] and [Focus Assist] are temporarily set to AOffB, while the [B & W] display in [VF

Display] temporarily switches to AColorB.

�Hue Range Detection

1

Project the detected object inside the skin color detection frame.

2

Place the cursor at [Skin Color Detect] with the crossshaped button ( JK ).

3

Press the Set button ( R ).

Display switches from AStopB to AExecuteB, and detection starts.

Memo :

● AErrorB is displayed if the object inside the frame is not within the preset color range.

4

Press the Set button ( R ) after the desired hue range is 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.

112

Using the Skin Detail Function

1

Set [Skin Detect] to AOnB. (A Page 84)

● Select [Main Menu] screen B [Camera Process] menu B

[Detail]/[Adjust] B [Skin Detect] and set to AOnB.

● 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

0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 1280x720

24p HQ

OK

30/24 fps

A

B

100min

100min

STBY

MAX 123%

MIN 45%

SKIN AREA

S.DTL

B -3

ND1/16 A<3200K>

282min

STATUS 1 Screen

2

Set the adjustment level for the contour enhancement of the skin tone. (A Page 84)

Set using [Main Menu] screen B [Camera Process] menu B

[Detail]/[Adjust] B [Skin Color Detect]/[Level].

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.

Color Bar Output

Multi-format color bars can be output on this camera recorder.

[USER1,USER2,USER3]

Button

[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 displayed in skin tone. (A Page 83)

● 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

METER] switch. (A Page 80)

Setting

To output color bars, follow the setting procedure below.

1

Set the [FULL AUTO] switch to AOFFB.

2

Set [Bars] in the [Camera Function] menu to AOnB.

(A Page 78)

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. (A Page 79)

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

Set] menu. (A Page 77)

● When the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to AONB and [Bars] in the [FULL AUTO] menu is set to AOffB or the Media mode, color bars are not output.

113

Camera Features

Color Matrix Adjustment

The color matrix of the camera recorder can be adjusted to a color of the user’s preference.

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.

* The adjusted values of AStandardB, ACinema VividB, and

ACinema SubduedB in [Color Matrix] can be stored individually. (A Page 83)

1

Select [Color Matrix] or [Adjust] in the [Camera

Process] menu. (A Page 86)

2

Adjust the saturation.

● 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.

Cross-Shaped Button

( JK)

Memo :

● In addition to the vector, the luminance Y level of the correction range changes as well.

Mg&R Mg Level

I

R

Mg

Increase the value:

Corrected Y decreases

YI

B

Decrease the value:

Corrected Y increases

G

Cy

Mg&R R Level

I

R

Mg

Increase the value:

Corrected Y increases

YI

B

Decrease the value:

Corrected Y decreases

G

Cy

R&Yl R Level

R&Yl Yl Level

Yl&G Yl Level

Yl&G G Level

G&Cy G Level

G&Cy Cy Level

Cy&B Cy Level

Cy&B B Level

I

R

Cy

Mg

Increase the value:

Corrected Y increases

YI

YI

B

Decrease the value:

Corrected Y decreases

YI

G

I

R

Cy

Increase the value:

Corrected Y decreases

Mg

B

Decrease the value:

Corrected Y increases

G

Cy

I

R

Mg

Increase the value:

Corrected Y decreases

B

Decrease the value:

Corrected Y increases

G

I

R

Mg

Increase the value:

Corrected Y increases

YI

B

Decrease the value:

Corrected Y decreases

G

Cy

I

R

Mg

Increase the value:

Corrected Y increases

YI

B

Decrease the value:

Corrected Y decreases

G

Cy

I

R

Mg

Increase the value:

Corrected Y decreases

YI

B

Decrease the value:

Corrected Y increases

G

Cy

I

R

Mg

Increase the value:

Corrected Y decreases

YI

B

Decrease the value:

Corrected Y increases

G

Cy

I

R

Mg

Increase the value:

Corrected Y increases

YI

B

Decrease the value:

Corrected Y decreases

G

Cy

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B&Mg B Level

I

R

Mg

Increase the value:

Corrected Y increases

YI

B

Decrease the value:

Corrected Y decreases

G

Cy

B&Mg Mg Level

I

R

Mg

Increase the value:

Corrected Y decreases

YI

B

Decrease the value:

Corrected Y increases

G

Cy

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.

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].

Yl&G Mask Range

R

I

Mg

YI

B

G

Cy

[Yl&G Yl Level] and [Yl&G G Level] adjustment

4

Adjust the hue.

Adjust the hue based on the R-, G-, and B-axes.

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.

R Rotation

YI

I

R

Mg

Increase the value:

Hue rotates in the anticlockwise direction with

R-axis as the center.

B

G

Cy

G Rotation

YI

I

R

Mg

Increase the value:

Hue rotates in the anticlockwise direction with

G-axis as the center.

B

G

Cy

B Rotation

YI

I

R

Mg

Increase the value:

Hue rotates in the anticlockwise direction with

B-axis as the center.

B

G

Cy

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Camera Features

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.

� 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

B

A

When [Black Toe] is

ANormalB

Increasing the A10%B area

[Point Level] set at A10%B

0

0

5% 10% 15%

INPUT

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Configuring Setup Files

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.

Two types of setup files are available.

� Scene file:

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].

� Picture file:

File that contains image creation settings in accordance to the shooting conditions ([Camera Process] menu items).

(A Page 82)

Make use of the [Setup File Manage] menu to save or load a setup file.

The following operations can be performed on the [Setup File

Manage] menu.

� Saving setup files (A Page 118)

� Loading a setup file (A Page 119)

� Resetting a saved file (A Page 119)

�Number of Storable Setup Files

Camera recorder

SDHC Card

Slot A

Slot B

: [CAM1] to [CAM4]

: A[EXT1] to A[EXT8]

: B[EXT1] to B[EXT8]

�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.

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 A60p

(HQ)B.

[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 A50p

(HQ)B.

[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.

Picture file

[GY-HD LIKE]

[CINEMA]

: Setting is adjusted according to the tone of the GY-HD series.

: Setting that is suited for movie-like video shooting.

Memo :

● The above setup files are used exclusively for loading.

They cannot be overwritten or reset.

�Compatibility

Scene file

● Scene files saved using the GY-HM700 or GY-HM790 series cannot be loaded using this camera recorder.

● Scene files saved using this camera recorder cannot be loaded using the GY-HM700 or GY-HM790 series.

Picture file

● Picture files saved using the GY-HM700 or GY-HM790 series can be loaded using this camera recorder. When the [Alternative Temp.] setting is not available on the GY-

HM700 series, it is set to the default value.

● JVC does not provide guarantee that picture files saved using this camera recorder can be loaded using the GY-

HM700 series.

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Camera Features

Configuring Setup Files

(continued)

Saving Setup Files

1

Display the [Setup File Manage] menu.

Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu] screen, and press the Set button ( R ). (A Page 95)

2

Select [Store File] and press the Set button ( R ).

3

Select [Scene File] or [Picture File], and press the Set button ( R ).

The existing files are displayed.

4

Select the file to be newly saved (or overwritten) using the cross-shaped button ( JK ), and press the Set button ( R ).

Cursor

[Store File] Menu Screen

Memo :

● 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 6/10 cards, or unformatted cards).

(File name appears as A---B.)

● When a write-protected SDHC card is inserted (a mark appears beside the SDHC card icon.)

5

Name the file.

Enter the subname using the software keyboard.

� Operating instructions of software keyboard (A Page 71)

A

B

C

F

G

H

D

E

Memo :

● When overwriting an existing file, the subname of the existing file is displayed.

● Select [Cancel] and press the Set button ( R ), or press the

[CANCEL] button to return to the previous screen.

Name Description

A Character Entry

Field

Field for entering the title.

You can enter up to 8 characters for the [Scene File]/[Picture File] subname.

B

C

Character Cursor

Character Keys

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.

The cursor can be moved using the arrow keys F.

Use the cross-shaped button ( JKH

I) to move the key cursor D to the character you want to enter.

D Key Cursor Indicates the currently selected character or item. Use the crossshaped button ( JKH I) to move the cursor.

E Confirmation

Buttons

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.

F Arrow Keys Moves the position of the character cursor B.

G [BS] Backspace Key Select [BS] and press the Set button

( R) to delete the character on the left of the character cursor B.

H [SP] Space Key Select [SP] and press the Set button

( R) to enter a space at the current position of the character cursor B.

6

Select [Store] from the confirmation buttons E, and press the Set button ( R ).

A confirmation screen appears.

7

Select [Store] on the confirmation screen, and press the Set button ( R ).

Saving starts, and AStoring...B appears on the screen.

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5

Select [Load] on the confirmation screen, and press the Set button ( R ).

Loading starts, and ALoading...B appears on the screen.

7

5

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.

8

Saving is complete.

After saving of the file is complete, ACompleteB appears on the screen, and the menu screen closes automatically.

Loading a Setup File

1

Display the [Setup File Manage] menu.

Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu] screen, and press the Set button ( R ). (A Page 95)

2

Select [Load File] and press the Set button ( R ).

3

Select [Scene File] or [Picture File], and press the Set button ( R ).

The existing files are displayed.

4

Select the file to load using the cross-shaped button

( JK ), and press the Set button ( R ).

Cursor

[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.

● A mark is displayed at the right end when there are some settings that are not supported by the setup file

(e.g., picture files saved using the GY-HM700 series).

These files can be loaded by this camera recorder, but some of the settings will not be compatible. (A Page 117)

● Setup files that are completely incompatible will not be displayed. (A Page 117)

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.

6

Loading is complete.

After loading of the file is complete, ACompleteB appears on the screen, and the menu screen closes automatically.

Resetting Setup Files

1

Display the [Setup File Manage] menu.

Select the [Setup File Manage] menu on the [Main Menu] screen, and press the Set button ( R ). (A Page 95)

2

Select [Reset File] and press the Set button ( R ).

3

Select [Scene File] or [Picture File], and press the Set button ( R ).

The existing files are displayed.

4

Select the file to delete using the cross-shaped button

( JK ), and press the Set button ( R ).

Memo :

● Scene files and preset scene files stored inside the SDHC card cannot be selected or reset.

5

Select [Reset] on the confirmation screen, and press the Set button ( R ).

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.

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Connecting External Devices

Connecting an External

Monitor

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.

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.

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.

* Select the output signal using [Output Terminal] in the [A/V

Out] menu. (A Page 92)

* To display menu screens or status screens on the external monitor, set [Analog Out Char.] in the [A/V Out] menu to

AOnB. (A Page 92)

[AUDIO OUTPUT]

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 video 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.

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.

* Select the output signal using [HD/SD-SDI Out] in the [A/V

Out] menu. (A Page 92)

* When [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu is set to ASD (DV)B, only SD-SDI signals are output.

(A Page 75)

* To display menu screens or status screens on the external monitor, set [SDI Out Char.] in the [A/V Out] menu to AOnB.

(A Page 92)

Composite Output

[Y/VIDEO]

Component Output

[Y/VIDEO], [PB], [PR]

[HD/SD-SDI]

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT IN

SDI IN

AUDIO IN

�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, compressed at the left and right). (A Page 92)

Memo :

● When [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu is set to ASD (DV)B, selection cannot be made. (A Page 75)

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] in the [A/V Out] menu. (A Page 92)

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�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, compressed at the left and right). (A Page 92)

Memo :

● When [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu is set to ASD (DV)B, selection cannot be made. (A Page 75)

[PHONES] Terminal

Audio output from the [PHONES] terminal can be selected using [Audio Monitor] in the [A/V Out] menu (A Page 93) as 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.

[MONITOR

SELECT]

Switch

Settings

[CH-1]

[BOTH]

[CH-2]

[Audio

Monitor]

Settings

^

[Mix]

[Stereo]

^

[PHONES]

Terminal

L R

CH1

CH1+CH2

CH1 CH2

CH2

Speaker

CH1

CH1+CH2

CH2

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Connecting External Devices

IEEE1394 Connection

“Backup recording” can be performed, which allows the same image recorded to the SDHC card on the camera recorder to be recorded to the external device connected to the IEEE1394 terminal. (A Page 122)

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.

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.

Camera recorder

(Master Device)

[IEEE1394] Terminal

[IEEE1394]

Terminal

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.

● 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.

● When the video format input from the [IEEE1394] terminal is different from the video format of the camera recorder, a

AVIDEO FORMAT INCORRECTB message is displayed.

Set according to the video format entered for [System

Definition], [Camera Resolution], and [Frame & Bit Rate] in the [Record Format] menu. (A Page 75)

VIDEO FORMAT

INCORRECT

[INT/EXT] IEEE1394

Interface Terminal

Switch

Backup Device

IEEE1394

Cable

Signal Flow

2

Set the camera recorder to Camera mode.

3

Set the recording video format.

Perform setting in the [Record Format] menu. Select a video format in [System Definition]. (A Page 75)

[HD (MPEG2)] : Performs backup in the HDV format.

[SD (DV)] : Performs backup in the DV format.

Note :

● To back up in the HDV format, be sure to select SP mode for the [Frame & Bit Rate] setting.

4

Perform the following settings on the camera recorder

(master device).

A Set the [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 interface terminal switch to

AEXTB.

B Switch to Camera mode.

C Specify how recording to the camera recorder and external device is to be performed with the recording operation on the camera recorder using [1394 Rec

Trigger] in the [Others] menu. (A Page 94)

● 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] terminal. (A Page 75)

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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.

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.

Memo :

● When backup recording starts, a ATRIGGER TO EXTB message appears on the LCD monitor and viewfinder for about 3 seconds.

�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. (Only for HD video systems)

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.

When an SD video system is in use, availability of the

[IEEE1394] terminal connection cannot be detected in Media mode (SD Card mode). Allow the camera recorder to detect the [IEEE1394] terminal connection in advance by turning on the power of the connected equipment in Camera mode.

Refer to [Status Screen in IEEE1394 Input Mode] (A Page

107) for the status display of this mode.

1

Set the [Record Format] menu according to the input video format. (A Page 75)

2

Press the [CAM/MEDIA] button to set to the IEEE1394

Input mode.

3

Set the external device to the playback mode.

Video images recorded on the external device are displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.

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.

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Connecting External Devices

Managing/Editing Clips on a PC

2

Select [Change] using the cross-shaped button ( JK ), and press the Set button ( R ).

The camera recorder switches to USB mode.

Loading Clips to the PC (USB Connection

Mode)

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 :

● Files cannot be written to the SDHC card.

● Make sure to manage/edit files recorded in the MP4 file format 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.

1

Connect the camera recorder to the PC using a USB cable.

A confirmation message AChange to USB ModeB to enable the USB connection appears.

2

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.

● If playback is in progress, the camera recorder switches to

USB mode after the file closes automatically, such as when playback stops.

�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.

Memo :

● The procedure for disabling the USB connection varies according to the PC in use. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the PC.

[USB] Terminal

PC

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Remote Control Unit

Connection

The switch functions of the camera recorder can be configured using the remote control unit.

* Remote control units supported:RM-LP25U, RM-LP55U,

RM-LP57U

1

Connect the remote control unit 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.

�Precautions for Using the Remote

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 unit takes priority over that of the camera recorder.

● Focus and zoom operations cannot be performed using the remote control unit.

● The shutter speed may vary slightly from the value displayed on the camera recorder.

● When the frame rate in [Frame & Bit 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 A1/60B, the actual speed is A1/48B.

(A Page 75)

● When the camera recorder is in the Media mode, Auto

White does not function even when it is operated using the remote control unit.

[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

Functions] (A Page 126).

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Connecting External Devices

Remote Control Unit

Connection (continued)

List of Remote Control Unit Functions

�RM-LP25U

SHUTTER

GAIN

Function

NORMAL

1/100*

1

, 1/120*

2

1/250

1/500

1/1000

1/2000

VARIABLE*

5

SPEED

-6dB

-3dB

0dB

3dB

6dB

9dB

12dB

15dB

18dB

ALC

LOLUX

VARIABLE

LEVEL

�: Available

-: Not available

-

-

-

-

DETAIL

GAMMA

BLACK

WHITE BALANCE

MODE

WHITE PAINT

AUTO WHITE

AUTO BLACK

BLACK PAINT

LEVEL

LEVEL

STRETCH*

3

NORMAL

COMPRESS*

3

MANUAL

PRESET

FAW

AW A

AW B

-

Function

IRIS CONTROL

Iris F Value

Display

MASTER BLACK

TALLY (LED)

CALL*

4

PREVIEW

AUTO KNEE

KNEE POINT

BARS

TALLY(PGM)* 4

TALLY(PVW)*

4

Rear Input

Rear Input

�: Available

-: Not available

-

�RM-LP55U

Function

CAM MODE CAM, BARS

CONTOUR OFF, ON (LEVEL)

GAMMA OFF, ON (LEVEL)

WHT.BAL.

MANUAL, PRESET, AUTO1,

AUTO2, FAW

AUTO WHITE

GAIN

WHITE PAINT dB mode 0dB, +3dB*

5

, +6dB,

+9dB, +12dB,

+15dB*

5

, +18dB

ALC+EEI

ALC

R PAINT

B

SHUTTER NORMAL

IRIS

STEP 1/100*

1

, 1/120*

2

,

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,

1/2000, 1/4000*

5

,

1/10000*

5

EEI

MANUAL, AUTO

AUTO IRIS LEVEL, MANUAL

IRIS LEVEL

ZOOM

FOCUS

H.PHASE

WIDE, STOP, TELE

NEAR, STOP, FAR

�: Available

-: Not available

-

-

-

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�RM-LP57U

MODE

H.PHASE

SC COARSE

SC FINE

CONTOUR

GAIN

WHITE BAL

PAINT

SHUTTER

Function

BARS, CAM

0�, 90�, 180�, 270�

OFF, ON

LEVEL

0dB

+6dB

+9dB

+12dB

+18dB

ALC

ALC+EEI

AUTO1

AUTO2

FAW

AUTO WHITE

R

B

OFF

1/100*

1

, 1/120*

2

1/250

1/500

1/1000

1/2000

EEI

�: Available

-: Not available

-

-

-

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.

*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.

*5 : This function may not be operable for some RM-LP25U software versions. For more details, please consult your nearest JVC dealer. Also, it cannot be controlled when the camera recorder is set to the Variable Frame

Rec mode.

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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

Menu Screen

Status Screen

Thumbnail Screen

TURN POWER OFF

TURN BACK ON

LATER

INCORRECT MEDIA

[***]

INVALID MEDIA

[***]

FORMATTING

REQUIRED

[***]

RESTORE MEDIA

[***]

NO MEDIA

^

^

NO CLIP

REC INHIBITED

Status

^ System error.

* The alarm sounds and the tally lamp blinks about once every second.

Incorrect Media [***] SDHC card is not supported (a type other than

Class 6/10).

(***: A, B, A/B)

Invalid Media [***] ● An irrecoverable error is detected.

● SDHC card reading/writing error. (Faulty

SDHC card)

(***: A, B, A/B)

Formatting Required

[***]

Restore Media [***] ● SDHC card requires restoring.

● Recording is not successfully completed.

(Temporary blackout/card removed)

(***: A, B, A/B)

^

SDHC card is not formatted using this camera recorder.

(***: A, B, A/B)

No Media

No Clips

[REC] button is pressed when an SDHC card is not inserted.

No SDHC card is found in Media mode or when the thumbnail screen is displayed.

No clips are found on the inserted SDHC card in Media mode or when the thumbnail screen is displayed.

^

^

No viewable clips are found on the card for

Clip Review.

[REC] button is pressed when the write-protect switch of the SDHC card is set.

CLOSE SLOT

COVER

LOST MEDIA INFO

[*]

^

Lost Media Info [*]

Action

Turn off the power, and turn it on again.

If the error persists, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Insert an SDHC card that is compliant with

Class 6/10.

(A Page 31)

Replace the SDHC card with a new one.

Format the card using this camera recorder.

(A Page 33)

Restore the card using this camera recorder.

(A Page 34)

Insert an SDHC card. (A Page 31)

Insert an SDHC card. (A Page 31)

Insert an SDHC card that contains playable clips. ( A Page 31, 61)

Insert an SDHC card that contains clips that can be reviewed. ( A Page 31, 56)

Turn off the write-protect switch of the SDHC card, or insert a recordable SDHC card.

(A Page 31)

Close the cover of the SDHC card slot.

(A Page 32)

● Recording to the SDHC card is started with the cover of the selected slot left open.

● The cover is opened while recording is in progress.

● Card is removed while recording is in progress.

● Card is removed while formatting is in progress.

● 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)

Restore the card using this camera recorder.

(A Page 34)

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Error Display

Menu Screen

Status Screen

Thumbnail Screen

EXT-RECORDER

POWER ?

^

VIDEO FORMAT

INCORRECT

MEDIA FULL

FAN MAINTENANCE

REQUIRED

^

^

^

Status Action

Power of the camera recorder is turned off while the external device connection is detected, and the same connection cannot be detected several seconds after power is turned on again. (Error displays for about 7 seconds)

● Video format of the file for Clip

Review is different from the [Frame

& Bit Rate] setting of the camera recorder.

● IEEE1394 input video format is different from the [Camera

Resolution] and [Frame & Bit Rate] settings.

● The video system of the camera recorder is not compatible with the

IEEE1394 input signal.

● [REC] button is pressed when the media in use has no remaining space.

● Remaining space ran out during recording.

● Usage time of the fan has exceeded 9000 hours.

When making use of a connected external device, turn on the power supply on the connected device.

Set [Camera Resolution] and [Frame & Bit

Rate] correctly. (A Page 75)

Set [System Definition] in the [Record

Format] menu according to the IEEE1394 signal. (A Page 75)

Replace the SDHC card with a new one.

Check the fan and replace accordingly. For more details, consult your nearest JVC dealer.

Memo :

● You can check the usage time of the fan in the [Others] menu B [System Information]

B [Fan Hour]. (A Page 95)

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

Blinks slowly

(once every second)

Blinks quickly

(4 times a second)

Remaining Battery Power/SDHC Card Space

● Battery power is low

● Remaining recording time on SDHC card is less than 3 minutes

● SDHC card is full

● Error on the camera recorder

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.

(A Page 93)

● Alarm tone is not output during recording.

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Others

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Power does not turn on.

Unable to start recording.

Camera image is not output on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens.

Images on the LCD monitor and viewfinder screens appear dark or blurred.

Action

● 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.

● 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 write-protect switch is turned off. (A Page 31)

● 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 to switch to the Camera mode. (A Page 8)

● 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 to switch to the Camera mode. (A Page 8)

● 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 for the viewfinder screen. (A Page 28)

● Is the selected clip a playable clip? Playback is not possible if the clip has a different video format setting.

Playback does not start after selecting a clip thumbnail and pressing the Set button ( R ).

HDV/DV signals cannot be input.

No sound during playback.

The [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] adjustment knob does not work.

SDHC card cannot be initialized

(formatted).

Battery alarm appears even after loading a charged battery.

The time code and user’s bit are not displayed.

● Is the camera recorder set to the IEEE1394 Input mode? (Operation mode indicator: Lights up in orange)

● Is [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu correctly set?

(A Page 75)

● Is the currently played clip recorded in the Variable Frame Rec mode?

(A Page 60)

● Is the [AUDIO LEVEL CH-1/CH-2] switch set to AAUTOB?

● Is the [FULL AUTO] switch set to AONB?

● Is the write-protect switch of the SDHC card turned on? Make sure that the write-protect switch is turned off. (A Page 31)

● Is the battery too old?

● 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 the time code and user’s bit, set it to AOnB. (A Page 91)

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Symptom

The date and time are not displayed.

Action

● The date and time are only displayed on the STATUS 2 and STATUS 3 screens in the Camera mode (during shooting). ( A Page 104, 105)

● Is [Output Terminal] in the [A/V Out] menu correctly set? (A Page 92) No output from the [Y/VIDEO], [PB], and

[PR] video signal output terminals.

Incorrect display on the viewfinder.

IEEE1394 connection between the camera recorder and the external device cannot be established (e.g., no image on the camera recorder and/or external device).

When the camera recorder is in the Media mode (SD Card mode), pressing the

[CAM/MEDIA] button does not switch it to the IEEE1394 Input mode.

● Is the LCD monitor used with [LCD + VF] in the [LCD/VF] menu set to AOffB?

(A Page 88)

● Is the operation mode correctly set? (A Page 8)

● Is the [INT/EXT] IEEE1394 interface terminal switch correctly set?

● Is [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu correctly set? (A Page 75)

● Check the connection, such as by removing the IEEE1394 cable and inserting it again, or by reconnecting the power.

● Is the power of the device connected to the [IEEE1394] terminal turned ON?

If the power of the connected device is OFF, the camera recorder does not switch to the IEEE1394 Input mode.

● Is [System Definition] in the [Record Format] menu set to ASD (DV)B?

(A Page 75)

When the SD video system is in use, the camera recorder is unable to recognize the IEEE1394 connection in the Media mode (SD Card mode).

Turn ON the power of the IEEE1394-connected device in the Camera mode, followed by switching from the Media mode (SD Card mode) to the IEEE1394

Input mode using the [CAM/MEDIA] button.

Specifications

General

Power

Power consumption

: DC 12 V (10.5 V to 17 V)

: Approx. 24 W

(During recording [when the camera recorder + standard lens + LCD monitor are in use])

Mass

GY-HM750CHU : Approx. 2.4 kg

GY-HM750CHE : Approx. 2.6 kg

GY-HM750U : Approx. 3.4 kg

GY-HM750E

Allowable operating temperature

Allowable operating humidity

Allowable storage temperature

:

:

: Approx. 3.6 kg

: 0 f to 40 f (32 J to 104 J)

30 %RH to 80 %RH

-20 f to 60 f (-4 J to 122 J)

Camera Section

Image pickup device : 1/3" Progressive IT CCD

Color separation prism

Sync system :

: F1.4, 3-color separation prism

Internal sync (built-in SSG)

Lens mount

Optical filter

Gain

:

: 1/3" bayonet system

OFF, 1/4, 1/16

Electronic shutter

Variable frame

: 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB,

ALC

: 1/6 to 1/10000, EEI

: 10/30-60/30fps, 10/25-50/25fps, 10/24-

60/24fps

LCD monitor

Viewfinder

: 4.3" LCD, 800 x 480 (WVGA, 410,000 pixels)

: 0.45" LCOS, 1.22 megapixels

(852 x 480 x 3)

Lens Section

(GY-HM750U/GY-HM750E only)

Lens

Filter diameter

: Canon F/1.6, 14x, f = 4.4-61.6 mm

(35 mm conversion: 32-448 mm)

: 82 mm

Storage Section

Supported media

Slots

: SDHC (Class 6/10)

: x 2

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Others

Specifications (continued)

Terminal Section

[Y/VIDEO], [PB], and [PR] analog video output terminals

Analog composite output (480i or 576i: Downconverted, 4:3/16:9)

: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 K, BNC (unbalanced)

Component output (720p/1080i)

: Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 K

Pb, Pr: 0.7 V (p-p), 75 K, BNCx3

(unbalanced)

[HD/SD-SDI] output terminal (480i or 576i: Downconverted 720p/

1080i: embedded audio), BNC (unbalanced)

HD-SDI : Compliant with SMPTE 292 M

SD-SDI : Compliant with SMPTE 259 M

[AUDIO INPUT 1/2] terminal

[MIC]

[LINE]

: -60 dBu, 3 kK, XLR (balanced),

+48 V output (phantom power supply)

: +4 dBu, 10 kK, XLR (balanced)

[AUDIO OUTPUT] terminal

[PHONES] terminal

: -8 ±1 dBu (during reference level input),

1 kK, RCA x2 (unbalanced)

: 3.5 mm mini jack (stereo) x 2

[REMOTE] terminal

[IEEE1394] terminal

[USB] terminal :

: 6-pin JVC remote control unit connection

: 4-pin

Mini USB-B type, USB 2.0, miniB, slave function (mass storage class) only

Video/Audio

Recording time

Video recording file format

: Approx. 25 minutes (8 GB SDHC card,

35 Mbps, VBR mode)

: QuickTime File Format (For Final Cut

Pro)

MP4 File Format (HD only)

AVI File Format (SD only)

: Video signal

HD (HQ mode)

HD (SP mode)

SD

: Audio signal

Video format

: NTSC setting

HD (HQ mode)

: MPEG-2 Long GOP

VBR, 35 Mbps (Max) MPEG-2

MP@HL

: MPEG-2 Long GOP

CBR, 25 Mbps (1440x1080i)/19 Mbps

(1280x720p) MPEG-2 MP@H14

: DV

CBR, 25 Mbps (720x480i)/(720x576i)

: LPCM 2ch, 48 kHz/16 Bit

HD (SP mode)

SD

: PAL setting

HD (HQ mode)

HD (SP mode)

SD

: 1920x1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p,

1440x1080/59.94i (MOV only),

1280x720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p

: 1440x1080/59.94i, 1280x720/59.94p,

29.97p, 23.98p

: 720x480/59.94i

(GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750U only)

: 1920x1080/50i, 25p, 1440x1080/50i

(MOV only), 1280x720/50p, 25p

: 1440x1080/50i, 1280x720/50p, 25p

720x576/50i

(GY-HM750CHE/GY-HM750E only)

Accessories

Viewfinder.....................................................................................1

Microphone...................................................................................1

Lens (GY-HM750U/GY-HM750E only)..........................................1

Instructions ...................................................................................1

CD-ROM.......................................................................................1

Warranty Card (GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750U only).....................1

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Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm)

�GY-HM750CHU/GY-HM750U

40

(VF MOVE)

90 95

(166) 231

(S.PAD

MOVE)

30

291

209

�GY-HM750CHE/GY-HM750E

40

(VF MOVE)

90 95

210

(166) 231

(S.PAD

MOVE)

30

304

209

210

* The specifications and appearance of this product are subject to changes for further improvement without prior notice.

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