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1. Introduction 11
About this Manual 11
Conventions Used in this Manual 11
Supplied Accessories 13
Names of Parts 14
Grip Unit 19
Handle Unit 20
2. Preparations 21
Preparing the Power Supply 21
Using a Battery Pack 21
Using a Household Power Outlet 24
Turning the Camcorder On and Off 24
Date, Time and Language Settings 25
Setting the Date and Time 25
Changing the Time Zone 25
Displaying the Date and Time while Recording 26
Changing the Language 26
Using the Menus 27
Selecting an Option from the Menu 27
Using the Customized Submenu (My Menu) 28
Preparing the Camcorder 29
Preparing the Lens 29
Attaching and Removing the Handle Unit 32
Using the Viewfinder 32
Using the LCD Panel 33
Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen 33
Using a Tripod 34
Removing and Attaching the Grip Unit 34
Attaching a Shoulder Strap 35
Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers 36
The Camcorder’s Cooling System 36
Using an SD Card 38
SD Cards Compatible for Use with the
Camcorder 38
Inserting and Removing an SD Card 39
Checking the Status of the SD Card Slots 39
Initializing an SD Card 40
Switching Between the SD Card Slots 41
Selecting the SD Card Recording Method 41
Checking the Available Recording Time 42
Recovering Data on an SD Card 42
Adjusting the Black Balance 43
3. Recording 45
Recording Video 45
Preparing to Record 45
Recording 45
Onscreen Displays 48
CINEMA Preset 49
Video Configuration: System Frequency, Bit Rate
and Frame Rate 50
Changing Main Camera Functions with the
Joystick 52
Shutter Speed 53
Changing the Shutter Mode 54
Adjusting the Shutter Value 54
Flicker Reduction 55
ISO Speed/Gain 56
Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Settings 56
Adjusting the ISO/Gain Value 57
ND Filter 58
Adjusting the Aperture 59
Manual Aperture Control 59
Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto
Iris 60
White Balance 62
Custom White Balance 62
Preset White Balance Settings 63
Color Temperature Setting 63
Auto White Balance 63
Adjusting the Focus 64
Manual Focus 64
One-Shot AF 64
Using the Focus Assistance Functions 66
Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns 67
Displaying Onscreen Markers 67
Displaying Zebra Patterns 68
Setting the Time Code 69
Selecting the Running Mode 69
Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame 70
Putting the Time Code Display on Hold 70
Setting the User Bit 72
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