JVC JY-HM360AG User manual

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This manual provides a brief explanation on
operating this camera recorder. For detailed
operation methods and camera settings,
please refer to the following Mobile User
Guide.
HD MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS (BASIC)
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IM 1.00 B5A-1538-00
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read the
instructions carefully to ensure the best
possible performance.
Please read the following before getting started:
JY-HM360AG
This product does not come with a battery pack.
When using a battery, please purchase the recommended battery pack (SSL-JVC50).
TIMECODE

2

Safety Precautions
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CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily
operable.
Remove the mains plug immediately if
the camera functions abnormally.
WARNING:
The battery pack, the camera with
battery installed, and the remote control
with battery installed should not be
exposed to excessive heat such as direct
sunlight, fire or the like.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
NOTES:
The rating plate and safety caution are
on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.
The serial number plate is on the
bottom of the unit.
The rating information and safety
caution of the AC adapter are on its
upper and lower sides.
Caution on Replaceable lithium
battery
The battery used in this device may
present a fire or chemical burn hazard if
mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat
above 100°C or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic, Sanyo,
Sony or Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or risk of fire if the
battery is incorrectly replaced.
Dispose of used battery promptly.
Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble and do not dispose
of in fire.
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When the equipment is installed in a
cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it
has sufficient space on all sides to allow
for ventilation (10 cm or more on both
sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not
be able to get out.)
No naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.
When discarding batteries,
environmental problems must be
considered and the local rules or laws
governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
Do not point the lens directly into the
sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well
as lead to the malfunctioning of internal
circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or
electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible
physical damage to this unit and to the
user.
Carrying or holding this unit by the LCD
monitor can result in dropping the unit,
or in a malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or
unlevel surfaces. It could tip over,
causing serious damage to the unit.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, etc.) to
this unit and leaving it on top of the TV is
not recommended, as tripping on the
cables will cause the unit to fall, resulting
in damage.
Safety Precautions 3
Introduction

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CAUTIONS:
 To prevent shock, do not open the
cabinet. No user serviceable parts
inside.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
When you are not using the AC
adapter for a long period of time, it is
recommended that you disconnect the
power cord from AC outlet.
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.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric
shock or damage to
the unit, first firmly
insert the small end
of the power cord into the AC Adapter
until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug
the larger end of the power cord in to an
AC outlet.
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The plastics packaging bags may cause
suffocation when they are covered over the
head. Tear them open, and keep them away
from the reach of infants and children by
ensuring that they are disposed of properly.
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If this symbol is shown, it is only
valid in the European Union.
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Battery Pack (sold separately)
The battery pack is a lithium-ion battery.
Before using the battery pack, be sure to
read the following cautions:
To avoid hazards
... do not burn.
... do not short-circuit the
terminals. Keep it away
from metallic objects
when not in use.
When transporting, carry the battery in
a plastic bag.
... do not modify or disassemble.
... do not expose the battery to
temperatures exceeding 60°C, as this
may cause the battery to overheat,
explode or catch fire.
... use only specified chargers.
Terminals
To prevent damage and prolong
service life
... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
... charge within the temperature range
of 10°C to 30°C. Cooler temperatures
require longer charging time, or in
some cases stop charging at all.
Warmer temperatures prevent
complete charging, or in some cases
stop charging at all.
... store in a cool, dry place. Extended
exposure to high temperatures will
increase natural discharge and
shorten service life.
... keep a 30% battery level if the
battery pack is not to be used for a
long period of time.
... remove from charger or powered unit
when not in use, as some machines
use current even when switched off.
... do not drop or subject to strong
impact.
4Safety Precautions
Introduction

Contents
Introduction
Safety Precautions ............................................ 3
Contents ............................................................ 5
Verifying the Accessories .................................. 5
Names of Parts .................................................. 6
Preparations
Adjusting the Grip Belt ....................................... 9
Opening/Closing the Lens Cover ....................... 9
Attaching/Detaching the Hood ........................... 9
Using a Battery Pack (sold separately) ............ 10
Configuring the Initial Settings ......................... 11
Usable Cards ................................................... 13
Estimated Recordable Time of SD Cards ........ 13
Inserting an SD Card ....................................... 13
Shooting
Basic Shooting Procedures ............................. 16
Using Scene Select ......................................... 17
Miscellaneous Functions for Shooting and
Recording Methods ......................................... 19
Playback
Playing Recorded Clips ................................... 20
Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Monitor ........................... 21
Loading Clips to the PC ................................... 22
Others
Menu Screen Hierarchical Chart ..................... 23
Basic Operations in Menu Screen ................... 24
Display Screen ................................................ 25
Status Screen .................................................. 30
Troubleshooting .............................................. 31
Precautions for Proper Use ............................. 32
Specifications .................................................. 36
Software License Agreement .......................... 38
Important Notice concerning the Software ....... 39
Content of this manual
Symbols used
Caution : Describes precautions concerning the
operation of this product.
Memo : Describes reference information, such as
functions and usage restrictions of this
product.
Verifying the Accessories
Verify that the following accessories are included
with the camera recorder before using.
Accessories
INSTRUCTIONS (BASIC) 1
AC Adapter 1
Power Cord 1
Contents 5
Introduction

Names of Parts
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FOCUS ZOOM
REC
I
J
K
E GDACBF
H
FIX VAR OFF
FOCUS ASSIST/1
OIS/2 LOLUX/3
MENU/THUMB
AE LEVEL
FOCUS
ND FILTER
1/64
1/16
1/4
OFF
POWER
MARKER/6
ZEBRA/5
AE LOCK/4
SHUTTER
WHT BAL
CANCEL
PUSH AUTO
IRIS
GAIN
FULL AUTO
PUSH AUTO
PRESET
B
L
M
H
A
ON
OFF
ON
MANU
∞
MODE
OFF
SLOT
A/B
TIME CODE
AUTO
Bottom
ABuilt-in Microphone
BTally Lamp
CMicrophone Holder
DMicrophone Holder Lock Knob
EShoe
F[FIX/VAR/OFF] Zoom Speed Switch
GAccessory Mounting Screw Hole
HTripod Mounting Hole
I[REC] Record Trigger Button
Memo :
0This button is interlocked with the [REC] button
R on the grip and the [REC/HOLD] button Z at
the top of the handle.
J[FOCUS/ZOOM] Operation Switch
KMonitor Speaker
LViewfinder
MVisibility Adjustment Lever
NEyecup
OBattery (sold separately)
P[x] Headphone Jack (Φ3.5 mm)
Q[AUX] AUX Input Terminal (Φ3.5 mm)
R[REC] Record Trigger Button
Memo :
0This button is interlocked with the [REC] button
I at the bottom of the lens and the [REC/
HOLD] button Z at the top of the handle.
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AUX
INPUT2 INPUT1
DEVICE
AV
A
BATT.RELEASE
POWER
/CHG
B
HDMI
REMOTE
DC
REC
W
T
REC
HOLD
IN OUT
TC
L
M
N
O
d
RS T
X
Z
a
b
c
Q
P
U
V
Y
W
S[C.REVIEW/7] Clip Review/User 7 Button
TZoom Lever at the Grip
U[TC] TC Input/Output Terminal
V[IN/OUT] TC IN/OUT Selection Switch
WHood Release Button
XExternal Microphone Cable Clamp
Y[INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Terminal 1, 2
(XLR 3-pin x 2)
Z[REC/HOLD] Record Trigger Button/Lock
Switch
Memo :
0This button is interlocked with the [REC] button
R on the grip and the [REC] button I at the
bottom of the lens.
0The [REC] button R on the grip and the [REC]
button I at the bottom of the lens will not be
locked.
aZoom lever at the Handle
bShoulder Belt Mount (x2)
Caution :
0Be sure to use a shoulder belt with the strength
to withstand the weight of this camera recorder.
0If the shoulder belt is not properly attached, the
camera recorder may fall and cause injuries.
Check the instruction manual provided with the
shoulder belt before using.
c[POWER/CHG] Power/Charging Display Lamp
d[BATT. RELEASE] Battery Lock Release Button
6Names of Parts
Introduction

Side Control Panel
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SCENE SELECT
FOCUS
LOCK
AE LEVEL
MANU
AUTO
MENU/THUMB
FOCUS ASSIST/1 OIS / 2 LOLUX / 3
B
A
OFF
PRESET
IRIS
GAIN
CANCEL
L
M
H
B
A
WHT BAL SHUTTER
FULL AUTO
MODE
POWER
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
AE LOCK/4 ZEBRA/5 MARKER/6
PUSH AUTO
TIME CODE
AUTO
A
B
C
E
S R Q
O
N
MLKJ
T
D
P
H
I
U
F G
A[FOCUS AUTO / MANU / BAUTO] Focus
Switch
B[SCENE SELECT] Scene Selection Switch
C[LOCK] Auto Focus Lock Button
D[IRIS] Iris Auto/Manual Selection Button
E[PUSH AUTO] Iris Push Auto Button
F[GAIN] Gain Auto/Manual Selection Button / [L/
M/H] Sensitivity Selection Switch
G[WHT BAL] White Balance Auto/Manual
Selection Button / [B/A/PRESET] Selection
Switch
H[SHUTTER] Shutter Speed Auto/Manual
Selection Button
I[y] One Push Auto White Balance Button
J[FULL AUTO ON/OFF] Full Auto Switch
For switching the Full Auto mode to ON/OFF.
Full Auto mode adjusts the Iris, Gain, Shutter
and White Balance automatically.
K[AE LOCK/4] AE Lock/User 4 Button
L[ZEBRA/5] Zebra/User 5 Button
M[MARKER/6] Marker/User 6 Button
N[MODE] Camera/Media Mode Selection Button
O[POWER ON/OFF] Lock Power ON/OFF Switch
PCross-Shaped Button (JKHI)/Set Button (R)
Q[LOLUX/3] Low-light Shooting/User 3 Button
R[OIS/2] Optical Image Stabilizer/User 2 Button
S[FOCUS ASSIST/1] Focus Assist/User 1 Button
T[MENU/THUMB] Menu/Thumbnail Button
U[CANCEL] Cancel Button
SD Slot
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A
B
C
D
ASD Card Cover
B[SLOT A/B] Card Slot Selection Button
CCard Slot B Status Indicator
DCard Slot A Status Indicator
Rear Terminal
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DEVICE
AV
HDMI
REMOTE
DC
POWER
/CHG
BATT.RELEASE
A
B
OPEN
CLOSE
AV
DEVICE
DC
REMOTE
C
B
A
D
E
A[DEVICE] USB Mini Terminal
B[AV] AV Output Terminal
C[HDMI] HDMI Output Terminal
D[REMOTE] Remote Terminal
E[DC] DC Input Terminal
Names of Parts 7
Introduction

LCD Monitor
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MENU/THUMB
CANCEL
CH1
INT
INPUT1
INPUT2
AUTO
MANUAL
CH2 INPUT2 MONITOR
DISPLAY STATUS
INPUT1
PEAKINGLCD BRIGHT
CH2CH1
LINE
MIC
MIC
+48V
CH1
BOTH
CH2
B
C
H I
A
D
FG
E
JKL
NM
ALCD Monitor
B[MENU/THUMB] Menu/Thumbnail Button
CLCD Cross-Shaped Button (JKHI)/Set Button
(R)
D[CANCEL] Cancel Button
E[CH1/CH2] CH1/CH2 Recording Level
Adjustment Knob
F[LCD BRIGHT +/-] LCD Display Brightness
Adjustment Button
G[PEAKING +/-] LCD/VF Contour Adjustment
Button
H[DISPLAY] Display Button
I[STATUS] Status Screen Display Button
J[MONITOR]/[+/-] Audio Monitor Selection
Switch/Volume Adjustment Button
K[INPUT1/INPUT2] Audio Input Signal Selection
Switch
L[CH2] CH2 Audio Input Signal Selection Switch
M[CH1] CH1 Audio Input Signal Selection Switch
N[CH1/CH2 AUTO/MANUAL] CH1/CH2 Audio
Recording Mode Switch
Lens Section
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D C
A
B
AFilter Built-In Screw
0Installable filter types: φ46mmP0.75
Memo :
0Remove the lens hood when installing the filter.
BLens Cover Open/Close Switch
CFocus/Zoom Ring
DIris Dial
8Names of Parts
Introduction

Adjusting the Grip Belt
Open the pad and adjust the position of the grip belt
accordingly.
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AUX
INPUT2 INPUT1
DEVICE
AV
A
BATT.RELEASE
POWER
/CHG
B
HDMI
REMOTE
DC
REC
Caution :
0If the grip is loose, the camera recorder may fall
off resulting in injuries or malfunction.
Opening/Closing the Lens
Cover
Use the lens cover open/close switch to open or
close the lens cover.
Before shooting, open the lens cover.
When this camera recorder is not in use, close the
lens cover to protect the lens.
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Caution :
0Do not press against the lens cover with force.
Doing so may damage the lens or the cover.
Attaching/Detaching the
Hood
Attaching the Hood
Align the markings on the camera recorder and
hood; turn the hood in the direction of the arrow until
it is locked.
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Detaching the Hood
0Remove the hood when attaching a filter,
teleconverter or wide converter to the front of the
lens.
0While pressing the hood release button, turn the
hood in the direction of the arrow (anti-
clockwise) to remove it.
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TIMECODE
Adjusting the Grip Belt 9
Preparations

Using a Battery Pack (sold
separately)
Charging the Battery
Charge the battery immediately after purchase or
when the battery power is running low.
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1
2
3
4
4
POWER
/CHG
MODE
POWER
ON
OFF
1
Hold down the lock button (blue) at the
center of the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to set
to “OFF”.
2Attach the battery.
Slide it in until you hear a click.
3Connect the supplied AC adapter to the
[DC] terminal.
Open the cover of the [DC] terminal and connect
as shown in the diagram.
4Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet.
0The [POWER/CHG] lamp blinks during
charging and will go out after charging is
complete.
0Remove the AC adapter after charging is
complete.
Memo :
0Blinking of the [POWER/CHG] lamp during
charging indicates the charge level.
[POWER/CHG] Lamp Charge Level
Orange blinking
(4 times per second)
Less than 25 %
Orange blinking
(3 times per second)
Less than 50 %
Orange blinking
(2 times per second)
Less than 75 %
Orange blinking
(1 time per second)
Less than 100 %
Light goes out Fully charged
0You can charge the battery even when operating
the camera recorder using the AC adapter.
Removing the Battery
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1
2
MODE
POWER
ON
OFF
1
Hold down the lock button (blue) at the
center of the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to set
to “OFF”.
2While pressing and holding the [BATT.
RELEASE] button, push up and remove the
battery in the direction of the arrow.
Caution :
0Do not remove the battery when the [POWER
ON/OFF] switch is “ON”.
0Do not insert or remove the DC cable when the
battery is in use.
0Leaving the camera recorder unused with the
battery inside will deplete the battery power
even if you set the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to
“OFF”. Remove the battery if you are not using
the camera recorder.
Estimated Charging and Continuous
Operating Times
oCharging time
Approx. 4 hrs (SSL-JVC50)
*When the [POWER ON/OFF] switch is set to
“OFF”
Memo :
0If you charge the battery immediately after using
while the battery is still warm, it may not be fully
charged.
0For details, refer to the “INSTRUCTIONS” of the
battery.
10 Using a Battery Pack (sold separately)
Preparations

oContinuous operating time
Approx. 6 hrs (SSL-JVC50)
Memo :
0Actual operating times may differ depending on
the age of the battery, charging condition, and
operating environment.
0Operating time is shortened in cold
environment.
0The operating time may shorten when power
zoom is used, accessories are connected, or
when the LCD monitor is frequently used.
0For purchase of spare batteries and battery
charger, please contact the local dealers in your
area.
Precautions for Batteries
0Store 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). Failure to do so not only shortens the
battery life but also damages the battery.
0If 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.
Configuring the Initial
Settings
When the power is first turned on, the Initial Setting
screen for performing the initial settings in the
camera recorder appears.
Set the date/time of the built-in clock in the [Initial
Setting] screen.
All operations are disabled until initial settings are
complete.
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TIMECODE
MODE
POWER
ON
OFF
AE LEVEL
MENU/THUMB
CANCEL
MENU/THUMB
CANCEL
Memo :
0It is recommended to use the AC adapter as the
power supply.
0Be sure to close the lens cover.
1
Hold down the lock button (blue) at the
center of the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to set
to “ON”.
The Initial Setting screen appears.
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Using a Battery Pack (sold separately) 11
Preparations

2Ensure that the lens cover is closed, and
press the Set button (R).
0Self-diagnosis starts.
0A progress bar appears, and “Complete
Diagnosis” appears when the diagnosis is
complete.
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Memo :
0It takes about 6 minutes to complete the
diagnosis. During the diagnosis, do not operate
or turn off the camera recorder.
3Press the Set button (R) after confirming
the exit screen.
The [Initial Setting] screen appears.
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UTC+05:30
Memo :
0The [Initial Setting] screen appears when the
power is turned on for the first time and when the
power is turned on after the built-in battery is fully
discharged.
0The configured date/time data is saved in the
built-in rechargeable battery even if the power is
turned off.
4Set the time zone and date/time.
AMove the cursor with the cross-shaped button
(HI) and select the setting item.
BChange the values with the cross-shaped
button (JK).
5Press the Set button (R) after setting is
complete.
The clock is set to 0 seconds of the input date/
time.
Memo :
0The configured date/time data can be displayed
on the LCD monitor and viewfinder and be
recorded to the SD card.
0The value of the year can be set in the range of
“2000” to “2099”.
12 Configuring the Initial Settings
Preparations

Usable Cards
Use a Class 6/10 SD card.
Memo :
0Depending on the recording format, SD card
with Class 4 or higher performance can also be
used.
0To use an SDHC card, set [4GB File
Spanning(SDXC)] to “On”.
Caution :
0Using cards other than those from Panasonic,
TOSHIBA or SanDisk may result in recording
failure or data loss.
Estimated Recordable
Time of SD Cards
The estimated recordable time is only a guide.
Differences may occur depending on the SD card
in use and the battery condition.
QuickTime/MP4
MPEG2/HD
SP HQ
1080i 720p/1080i
4 GB 17 12
8 GB 35 25
16 GB 70 50
32 GB 140 100
64 GB
(SDXC)
280 200
128 GB
(SDXC)
560 400
(Unit: minute)
AVCHD
HQ HQ SP LP EP
1080p 1080i
4 GB 16 19 25 46 82
8 GB 33 39 50 95 168
16 GB 67 78 100 190 336
32 GB 135 156 200 380 672
64 GB
(SDXC)
270 312 400 760 1344
128 GB
(SDXC)
540 624 800 1520 2688
(Unit: minute)
QuickTime
H.264/HD H.264/SD
XHQ UHQ -
1080i/1080p 1080i 576i
4 GB 9 12 47
8 GB 18 25 95
16 GB 36 50 190
32 GB 72 100 380
64 GB
(SDXC)
145 200 760
128 GB
(SDXC)
290 400 1520
(Unit: minute)
Memo :
0If the SD 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.
0The number of clips that can be recorded to one
SD card on this camera recorder for each file
format is restricted.
Up to 600 clips can be recorded for the
“QuickTime” file format and 4000 clips for the
“AVCHD” file format. When the maximum
number of clips is reached, the remaining space
is displayed as “0 min” regardless of the
estimated recordable time, and no further
recording can be made.
Inserting an SD Card
This camera recorder comes with two card slots
(Slot A and B) for video/audio recording and
playback.
.
1
2
3
1
A
B
2
1Open the SD card cover.
2Insert an SD card with the notched corner
pointing up.
The status indicator of the card slot to which the
card was inserted lights up in red.
3Close the SD card cover.
Usable Cards 13
Preparations

Formatting (Initializing) SD Cards
When the following cards are inserted, [!FORMAT]
appears at the remaining media display area.
Format the card using the camera recorder menu.
0Unformatted SD cards
0SD cards formatted under different
specifications
Caution :
0Be sure to format the SD card on this camera
recorder. SD cards formatted on a PC and other
peripheral equipment cannot be used on this
camera recorder.
0[!RESTORE] appears at the remaining media
display area when an SD card that requires
restoring is inserted.
1Select [System] B [Media] B [Format
Media].
2Select the slot of the SD card to be
formatted and press the Set button (R).
.
2
3The status of the selected SD card appears.
4Select [Format] and press the Set button
(R).
.
4
5Formatting starts.
.
6Formatting is complete.
When formatting is complete, “Complete” appears
and the camera recorder returns to the [Format
Media] screen.
Memo :
0During formatting, menu operation is
unavailable but you can start recording.
However, this is only available when a
recordable SD card is inserted in the other slot.
0Formatting cannot be performed in the following
cases.
0Recording is in progress on the SD card to be
formatted.
0SD card is not inserted.
0Write-protect switch of the SD card is set (z
is displayed).
Caution :
0If you format the SD card, all data recorded on
the card, including video data and setup files,
will be deleted.
14 Inserting an SD Card
Preparations

Clips Recorded to SD Cards
Folders in the SD Card
Images recorded are sorted into the respective
folders according to the menu settings below.
*Select which folder to record to from the menu.
System Format Record Folder
HD QuickTime
(MPEG2)
DCIM or PRIVATE/JVC/
CQAV*
MP4(MPEG2) PRIVATE/JVC/BPAV
AVCHD PRIVATE/AVCHD
HD/SD
QuickTime(H.264) DCIM or PRIVATE/JVC/
CQAVC*
Memo :
0By formatting (initializing) the SD card from the
[Format Media] menu on the camera recorder,
folders required for recording in the current
[System] settings will be generated.
0When the [System] settings and
[QuickTime(MPEG2)] settings are changed,
folders required for recording in those settings
will be automatically generated.
Caution :
0When a clip inside the folder is moved or deleted
using the Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac),
recording to the SD card may fail if formatting
(initializing) of the card is not performed.
Clip (Recorded Data) and Clip Name
0When recording is stopped, the images, audio
and accompanying data which are recorded
from start to stop are recorded as one “clip” on
the SD card.
0An 8-character clip name is automatically
generated for the recorded clip.
(“Clip Name Prefix” + “Clip Number”)
0When [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record
Set] B [Record Format] B [Format] is set to
“AVCHD”, the clip name generated consists of
only the Clip Number (5-digit number).
Example: In the case of QuickTime/MP4
.
ABCG0001
This is set to “xxxG” (“xxx” denotes the last 3
digits of the serial number) by default.
Clip Name Prefix (any four alphanumeric characters)
The Clip Number can be reset in
the menu.*
A number in automatic
ascending order is assigned in
the recording order.
Clip Number
* [Clip Set] B [Reset Clip Number]
Memo :
0Before recording starts, you can set any
characters for the clip name prefix by using
[Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set] B [Clip
Set] B [Clip Name Prefix].
0Changes cannot be made after recording.
Recorded Clips
0The recorded materials may be split into several
files but they can be played back continuously
on the camera recorder.
0Clips may be recorded across the two SD cards
in card slots A and B depending on the recording
time of the clip.
Caution :
0A clip recorded across several cards cannot be
played back continuously. Continuous playback
is only possible when the recording is made on
one card.
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Preparations

Basic Shooting
Procedures
Preparations
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1Supply battery or AC adapter power to the
camera recorder.
2Insert an SD card.
3Turn on the power of the camera recorder.
Hold down the lock button (blue) at the center of
the [POWER ON/OFF] switch to set to “ON”. The
camera recorder starts up in Camera mode and
is ready for recording.
4Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor and
viewfinder.
5Configure [System], [Format], [Resolution]
and [Frame & Bit Rate] in [Main Menu] B
[System] B [Record Set] B [Record
Format].
0You can select the system definition (HD or
SD), file format for recording/playback and
the record format for video images on this
camera recorder.
0Press the [MENU/THUMB] button on the
LCD monitor to display the menu screen on
the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
0The following setting values are the factory
defaults.
[System]: HD
[Format]: QuickTime(MPEG2)
[Resolution]: 1920x1080
[Frame & Bit Rate]: 50i(HQ)
Shooting
1Configure the video and audio input
settings.
0Set the [FULL AUTO ON/OFF] switch to “ON”
to enter Full Auto mode. This mode adjusts
the Iris, Gain, Shutter and White Balance
automatically.
0The audio recording level is also set to Auto,
and audio from the built-in microphone is
recorded in the Full Auto mode.
0The a icon appears at the lower center area
of the LCD in the Full Auto mode.
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Memo :
0To set each individual video setting item
automatically or manually, and to carry out the
audio input settings and the audio recording
level adjustment, select the item from the menu
and specify the setting individually.
2Press the [REC] button to start recording to
the SD card.
This camera recorder has three [REC] buttons.
Any of the [REC] buttons can be used to start/
stop recording by default.
The tally lamp lights up in red during recording.
0Zoom Operation
0Adjusting the Focus
Memo :
0If 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 [Main Menu] B [System] B [Record Set]
B [Slot Mode] is set to “Dual”, recording can be
performed simultaneously to the cards in both
the slots.
0The tally lamp can be turned off in [System] B
[Tally Lamp].
3Check the most recently captured images.
0Press the [C.REVIEW/7] button on the lens to
activate the Clip Review function. The most
recently captured images are played back on
the LCD monitor and viewfinder screen.
0After playback, the camera recorder returns
to standby mode (STBY).
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Shooting

Memo :
0[Clip Review] is assigned to [C.REVIEW/7]
button in factory default.
0[Clip Review] can also be assigned to other user
buttons.
Using Scene Select
Changing Scene Select
Use the [SCENE SELECT] switch to change
camera settings easily and promptly according to
specific scenarios.
Set the [SCENE SELECT] switch to “A” or “B” to
enter the Scene Select mode. This allows the
camera recorder to enter a preset shooting mode.
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SCENE SELECT
B
A
OFF
When the camera recorder is in the Scene Select
mode, “SCN A” or “SCN B” appears on the screen.
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Setting Scene Select
You can set different shooting modes for “A” and
“B” of the [SCENE SELECT] switch.
1Set the [SCENE SELECT] switch to “A” or
“B”.
The camera recorder switches to the desired
set position (“A” or “B”).
2Press the [MENU/THUMB] button.
The Scene Select setting menu appears.
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Cursor
(Orange Frame)
Check Mark
3Select a shooting mode.
0Use the cross-shaped button (JKH I) to
move the orange cursor. Select icons for the
shooting mode and press the Set button (R).
0Icons being selected are indicated by a check
mark (P). Press the Set button again to
remove the check mark.
0When a check mark appears beside an icon,
select i (Adjust) and press the Set button to
display the Adjust screen. You can adjust the
selected shooting mode.
4Press the [MENU/THUMB] button.
Returns to the normal screen.
Memo :
0The Scene Select mode operates regardless of
the [FULL AUTO ON/OFF] switch setting.
However, Full Auto mode will be “ON”.
0The status of the selected shooting mode can
be saved in both “A” and “B” of the [SCENE
SELECT] switch.
0If a check mark does not appear for “Bright”,
“Dark”, “Hi Contrast”, “Vivid” or “Sharp”, the
Adjust screen will not appear.
0When the Scene Select setting menu is
displayed, changing the [SCENE SELECT]
switch to “OFF” will close the Scene Select
setting menu and return to the normal screen.
0When the [SCENE SELECT] switch is set to “A”
or “B”, items in [Main Menu] B [Camera
Function] cannot be set.
0Settings for [AE Level] are disabled during the
Scene Select mode.
0Settings for [Camera Process] are disabled
during the Scene Select mode.
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Shooting

List of Shooting Modes (Icon)
Icon Description
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Indoor (*1)
Select for indoor shooting.
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Outdoor (*1)
Select for outdoor shooting.
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(Reset)
Returns all current setting values
for the [SCENE SELECT] switch
(“A” or “B”) to default.
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Hi Contrast
Select to add contrast and
differentiate brightness and
darkness.
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Bright (*2)
Select when the background is
bright and the subject appears
dark against the backlight. Adjust
when the subject becomes darker
than necessary in Auto Iris mode.
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Dark (*2)
Select when the background is
dark and the subject is too bright.
Adjust when the subject becomes
brighter than necessary in Auto
Iris mode.
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Vivid
Select for shooting vivid and
colorful subjects.
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Sharp
Select to emphasize the contour
of the subject.
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(Adjust)
Displays the adjustment screen.
Details for each setting value can
be configured.
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(Menu)
Displays the menu screen.
*1 “Indoor” and “Outdoor” cannot be selected at
the same time.
*2 “Bright” and “Dark” cannot be selected at the
same time.
Detailed Settings for Shooting Mode
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1Adjust the setting values.
ASelect the item to adjust.
Select the item to adjust using the cross-
shaped button (JK), and press the Set
button (R).
BSelect the setting value.
Change the setting value using the cross-
shaped button (JK), and press the Set
button (R).
The settable items and their values are as
follows.
Contrast : -3 to +3 (Default value: +2)
Brightness : 0 to 6 (Default value: 3)
Darkness : 0 to 6 (Default value: 3)
Vividness : -5 to +5 (Default value: +3)
Sharpness : -3 to +3 (Default value: +2)
Memo :
0The default value is the one with the check mark
beside the icon in the Scene Select setting
menu.
0For items without a check mark beside the icons
in the Scene Select setting menu, the setting
values are fixed at “0” and cannot be changed.
2Press the crossed-shaped button (H) or
[CANCEL] button.
0Returns to the Scene Select setting menu.
0Press the [MENU/THUMB] button to return to
the normal screen.
Memo :
0When the Adjust screen is displayed, changing
the [SCENE SELECT] switch to “OFF” will close
the Adjust screen and return to the normal
screen.
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Shooting

Miscellaneous Functions
for Shooting and
Recording Methods
This camera recorder is equipped with various
functions for shooting.
The functions described here are the typical
functions of the camera recorder.
Miscellaneous Functions for Shooting
0Assignment of user buttons:
You can assign functions to the buttons and use
them as user buttons.
Functions can be assigned to the buttons
according to the usability.
0AF assist:
Allows you to set the auto focus point to the
preferred area or to near and far directions.
0Focus Assist:
The focused area is displayed in color to allow
easy and accurate focusing.
0Expanded focus:
Magnifies the preferred area to enable precise
focus to be established easily.
0Zebra pattern:
Diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed
only at the area with the specified luminance
levels.
0Marker:
Displays the marker and safety zone when
determining the angle of view for the image
according to the shooting purpose.
Recording Methods
ARecording using both slots A and B
0Continuous recording (Series Rec):
Enables seamless long hour continuous
recordings over the slots.
0Record simultaneously at the same definition
(Dual Rec):
Allows you to create two clips of the same
content at the same time only on this camera
recorder.
0Backup Rec:
Allows you to record only the preferred
scenes to one slot using the record and stop
operations while the other slot is continuously
recording.
BSpecial recording
*Special recording can be specified in
conjunction with A under given conditions.
0Pre Rec:
Enables recording to go back to the specified
duration in seconds of the video and audio
before the actual recording start time. This
allows you to record a complete event without
missing the initial scenes even if you start the
recording late.
0Clip Continuous Rec:
Allows you to consolidate several rounds of
“startstop recording” into one clip. You can
consolidate the clips while recording when
shooting on-and-off and shooting several
scenes.
0Frame Rec:
Records as a single clip only in the specified
frame rate until the recording is stopped.
Useful for shooting clay animation.
0Interval Rec:
Records and pauses repeatedly at the
specified time interval and frame rate, and
records as a single clip until the recording is
stopped.
Useful for observation recording.
COther recordings
0Clip cutter trig:
You can split the clips freely without having
to stop recording during shooting.
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Shooting

Playing Recorded Clips
Use the operation buttons on the side control panel
of the camera recorder to play back.
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AE LEVEL
MENU/THUMB
CANCEL
A
C
B
AIW Button
0Plays back/pauses the clip pointed by the
cursor.
0You can press the cross-shaped button (HI)
to perform frame-by-frame forward playback
during pause mode.
BS/T Button
Skips in the reverse or forward direction.
O/N Button
During Playback:
Fast forwards in the reverse or forward
direction.
While paused:
Frame-by-frame playback in the reverse or
forward direction.
Co Button
Stops playback.
1In the thumbnail screen, move the cursor to
the clip to be played back.
Move the cursor to the clip to be played back
using the cross-shaped button (JKH I).
2Press the playback/pause button.
Playback of the selected clip starts.
Audio Output during Playback
0You can confirm the playback sound from the
monitor speaker, or the headphone connected
to the [x] terminal. When a headphone is
connected to the [x] terminal, sound cannot be
output from the monitor speaker.
0Adjust the volume of the monitor speaker and
headphone using the [MONITOR +/-] volume
adjustment button on the LCD monitor section
of the camera recorder.
Time Code Playback
Time code or user’s bit recorded on an SD card can
be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
Memo :
0The time code is also superimposed on the
video signal output from the [HD/SD SDI] output
terminal.
0If a section without time code is played back, the
time code will stop. However, playback will
continue.
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Playback