Panasonic HDC-SDT750PP User manual

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Operating Instructions
High Definition Video Camera
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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Recording functions of
operation icons
Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded.
4_ Change the mode to _ or O.
1Touch _ to display the 2(e.g.Backlightcompensation)
operation icons on the screen. Select an operation icon.
• Touch • at the bottom right of the screen
to change the page and touch _l! /_ to
display/not-display the operation icon.
• Select the operation icon again to cancel
the function.
• Refer to the respective pages for
canceling the following functions.
Smile shot (-> 64)
Built-in flash (-) 65)
Self-timer (-> 66)
Guideline (-> 67)
Fade .1
intelligent contrast control .I, 2
PRE,RECPRE-REC .I
Smile shot .I
Built-in flash .3
Red-Eye Reduction .2, 3
_ Self-timer .3
i(_ intelligent exposure .2, 3
_i_ Backlight compensation
(_ Soft skin mode .2
_) Tele macro
[] Guideline
_ Color Night Rec .1, 2
_t_ Headphone volume adjustment .4
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"1 Not displayed in Still Picture Recording
Mode.
*2 Not displayed in the Intelligent Auto
Mode.
*3 Not displayed in Motion Picture
Recording Mode.
*4 It is displayed only when a headphone is
connected to the headphone output
terminal.
• If you turn off the unit or change the mode
to [-_, PRE-REC, Backlight
compensation, Color night rec, Self-timer
and Tele macro functions are canceled.
• If you turn off the unit, the Fade function is
canceled.
• It is possible to set from the menu.
(Except for the PRE-REC and Headphone
volume adjustment)
• After setting [DISPLAY] to [OFF] if no
operation is performed for a few seconds,
the operation icon disappears. Touch the
screen to display the icon again.

m_] Fade
When you start recording, the image/audio gradually
appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually
disappears. (Fade out)
•The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops.
(Fade in)
•To select the color for Fade in/out
:[RECORD SETUP] _ [FADE COLOR]
[WHITE] or [BLACK] (Fade out)
• The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white).
Intelligent contrast contr01
This brightens parts that are in shadow and difficult to see and suppresses white
saturation in bright parts at the same time. Both bright and dark parts can be recorded
clearly,
• If there are extremely dark or bright parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not
be clear.
This allows recording of the pictures and sound to start approximately 3 seconds
before the recording start/stop button is pressed,
• iPRE-RECiappears on the screen.
•Aim the unit at the subject beforehand.
• There is no beep sound.
• PRE-REC is canceled in the following cases.
If you change the mode
If you remove the SD card
If you press the MENU button or 1080/60p button
If you turn the unit off
If you start recording
After 3 hours have passed
• After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, or while the PRE-REC
indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the Quick start operation, motion
pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded.
• images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures
displayed at the start of playback.
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Whenasmiling face is detected during motion picture recording, the unit
automatically records a still picture.
The icon changes each time it is touched.
(ON) _ _J- (Face Recognition) _ OFF
: The unit records a still picture on detecting a smiling face.
_- : Still pictures are only recorded when the face of a person registered using Face
Recognition (-_ 71 ) is detected.
OFF: Cancel the setting.
•During Smile Shot recording, the face detected as a smiling face is surrounded by a green
frame and _/_= are red.
• Smile Shot recording will not work in the following cases. ( _ /_ will flash)
When there is no SD card inserted
When it is set to Manual Focus
When the Interval recording is used
When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [OFF], or no one is registered (In _==-"(Face Recognition) only)
• Depending on the recording conditions (type of smile, camera shake, etc.), the face of the
subject may not be detected correctly.
• The number of recording pixels are _(4864x2736), _(3840x2160) or
(1920x 1080). (-,) 82)
• When still pictures that have been recorded using the Smile Shot are displayed as
thumbnails, the _ appears.
• When the AF/AE tracking function is target locking a face of the subject, still pictures are
only recorded if a smiling face is detected on the locked subject. When the Smile Shot
function is set to _- (Face Recognition), it will record only if the face of a subject
registered with [FACE RECOG.] is locked as a target.
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Built,in flash
When the Obutton is pressed, the flash is activated and the picture will be
recorded. Use the Built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.
Each time the _ icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order:
([ON])_ SA ([AUTO]) _ @ ([OFF])
• The unit automatically determines if the flash is necessary even when it has been set to
(_) by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the
_) indication lights up in red.)
• To adjust the brightness of the flash
: [PICTURE] _[FLASH LEVEL] _desired setting
[_ ]: Less bright
[{ +0]: Normal
[{+]: Much brighter
• Set the flash to (_ where using a flash is
prohibited.
• The light from the flash may be blocked by
the lens hood when the lens hood is
attached.
• Do not use the flash with the ND filter
(optional) or the conversion lens (optional)
attached.
• If the _ indication etc. flashes when the
button is pressed halfway, the flash
is not activated.
• The available range of the flash is approx.
1 m to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark
places.
• Using the flash fixes a shutter speed to
1/500 or slower.
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.
• The flash is activated 2 times.
• The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with
some people than with others.
• When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode, the Red-Eye Reduction is set to on.
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This is for recording still pictures using the timer.
Each time the _ icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following
order:
_)10 (Records after 10 seconds) _ _)2 (Records after 2 seconds) _ setting canceled
•When the O button is pressed, a still picture is recorded after the _)10 or _;)2 display
and the recording lamp flashes for the time which has been set. After recording, the
Self-timer is canceled.
• in Auto Focus Mode, if the O button is pressed halfway once and then fully, the lens
focuses on the subject when the button is pressed halfway, if the _ button is pressed
fully all at once, the lens focuses on the subject just before recording.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button.
• Setting the Self-timer to b_)2is a good way to prevent image shake when the _ button is
pressed while using a tripod etc.
This brightens dark areas so the image can be recorded clearly.
• if there are extremely dark parts or the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be
clear.
This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
Soft Skin mode [=V]_ES"]
This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up.
• If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will
also be smoothed.
• If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
• If you record a person in the distance, the face may not be recorded clearly. In this case,
cancel Soft Skin Mode or zoom in on the face (close-up) to record.
@ macro
A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up
and shading off the background.
• The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm (28").
• if the magnification is 12× or less, then it is automatically set to 12 ×.
• Tele Macro function is canceled when the zoom magnification becomes lower than 12x.
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[] Guideline
You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures
and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the
composition.
It will switch every time the icon is touched.
[] _ [] _ [] _ Setting canceled
•It is possible to set from the quick menu. (-_ 41 )
[]
• The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
• Displaying Guidelines at playback
• Change the mode to [] and touch the play mode select icon to select [SD CARD]/
[1080/60p] or [SD CARD]/[AVCHD]. (-_ 37)
: [VIDEO SETUP] _ [GUIDE LINES] _ desired setting
• To cancel the Guideline function during playback, set to [OFF].
• It cannot be set while in Still Picture Playback Mode.
Color Night Rec
This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum
required illumination: approx. 1 Ix)
•Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
• If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for a while.
• Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
• Using a tripod is recommended.
•In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.
Adjust the volume of the headphone while recording. (When
the LCD monitor is in use)
E_]: Increase the volume
[_: Decrease the volume
• Actual volume to be recorded does not change.
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Recording functions of
menus
[SCENE MODE] | |
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter
speeds and apertures.
• Change the mode to _or O.
:[RECORD SETUP] _[SCENE MODE] _desired setting I
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[OFF]:
Sports:
Portrait:
[] Spotlight:
Snow:
Beach:
_- Sunset:
(_i_._ Fireworks:
Scenery:
Night scenery:
Low light:
mNight portrait:
Cancel the setting
To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback
and pause of playback
To make people stand out against the background
Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
Improved image quality when shooting n snowy locations.
To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
For spatial scenery
To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully.
For dark scenes, such as at dusk
(In Motion Picture Recording Mode only)
To capture a person and the background brightly.
(In Still Picture Recording Mode only)
•(SportslPortraitlSpotlightlSnowlBeachl
Sunset/Scenery)
The shutter speed is 1/8 or more in Still
Picture Recording Mode.
• (Sunset/Low light)
The shutter speed is 1/30 or more
(When [DIGITAL CINEMA] is [ON], it is
1/24 or more.) in Motion Picture
Recording Mode.
• (SunsetlFireworkslScenerylNight
scenery)
Image may get blurry when a close
object is recorded.
• (Sports)
During normal playback, the image
movement may not look smooth.
Color and screen brightness may
change under indoor lighting.
If the brightness is insufficient, the
Sports Mode does not function. The
display flashes.
• (Portrait)
Color and screen brightness may
change under indoor lighting.
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• (Fireworks)
Theshutterspeedis1/30.
Imagemaygetwashed out when
recorded in bright surroundings.
• (Night scenery/Night portrait)
The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still
Picture Recording Mode.
Using a tripod is recommended.
• (Night portrait)
The flash is set to [ON].
[ZOOM MODE] _
Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode.
• Change the mode to _ .
:[RECORD SETUP] _[ZOOM MODE] _desired setting I
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[i,Zoom 18x]: This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition
[D.Zoom 700×]: Digital zoom (Up to 700×)
• The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
• This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
[REC MODE] ×
Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded.
• Change the mode to _ .
:[RECORD SETUP] _ [REC MODE] _desired setting
• It is possible to set from the quick menu. (-) 41 )
O Favors image quality
Q Favors recording time
•Recordable time using the battery (-_ 21)
• This function's default setting is [HG] mode.
• Please refer to page 156 about approximate recordable time.
• When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded
(particularly when recording in [HE] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.
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[TIME LAPSE REC]
A scene that moves slowly for long period of time is recorded frame by frame with an interval,
and is recorded as a short time motion picture.
A frame is recorded with a set recording interval.
30 frames will make up motion picture of 1 second.
•Change the mode to _.
•Set [ZOOM MODE] to [Opt.Zoom 12×]. (-> 69)
: [RECORD SETUP] _[TIME LAPSE REC] _desired setting
• It is possible to set from the quick menu. (-_ 41 )
[1 SECOND]![10 SECONDS]I[30 SECONDS]I[1 MINUTE]I[2 MINUTES]:
Change the recording interval,
• [_ appears on the screen.
• After recording, the setting of interval recording is canceled.
• Audio cannot be recorded.
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1 s Approx. 1 h Approx. 2 min
30 s I Approx. 3 h I Approx. 12 s
Maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
• Still picture recording cannot be used.
• This function cannot be used in the 1080/60p recording mode.
• Recording mode cannot be changed when the Interval recording is set.
• If you turn off the unit or change the mode to [], this function is canceled.
• The shortest motion picture recording time is 1 second.
• Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. (-,) 87, 89)
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[DIGITAL CINEMA]
Use this function to record an image with vivid color, like an image on a movie film.
•Change the mode to _ .
• Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 86)
• Set [ZOOM MODE] to [Opt.Zoom 12x]. (-_ 69)
• Set [REC MODE] to [HA] or [HG]. (-) 69)
:[RECORD SETUP] _[DIGITAL CINEMA] _[ON] I
• The shutter speed is 1/48 or more. (When [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is [ON], it is 1/24 or
more.)
• This function cannot be used in the intelligent Auto Mode or 1080/60p recording mode.
• The images may not appear smooth.
[FACE RECOG.] _
Face Recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been
registered and automatically prioritizing focus and exposure for those faces. This function
makes it possible to keep the face of your loved ones in focus even when they are at the
back or on the end of a line in a group picture.
•Change the mode to _ or O.
:[RECORD SETUP] _[FACE RECOG.] _desired setting I
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[ON]: The Face Recognition function is availab!e
[SET]: Face Recognition registration/editing/cancellation
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•Registering a face for face recognition
[RECORD SETUP] _[FACE RECOG.] _[SET] _[SET]
•Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered.
1 Align the person's face with the guide.
• Take a picture of the persons face from the front,
ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of
their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.
2 Touch [REC] or press the Obutton fully.
• Touch [ENTER].
• It may not be possible to register a face depending
on the recording conditions. In this case, try
recording the face again.
3 Entering the person's name.
• Touch the text entry icon in the center of the screen
and enter the name.
• After entering the name, touch [Enter].
OGuide
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Entering text
QText entry icon
[A] etc. Enters a character.
(_ Moves cursor left.
Moves cursor right.
[A/a] Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers).
Deletes a character.
[Delete] Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space.
[Enter] Ends text entry.
A maximum of 9 characters can be entered.
4 Touch [ENTER] to end registration.
• Touch [EXIT].
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• Changing the information of a registered person
1 Select the menu.
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[RECORD SETUP] _[FACE RECOG.] _[SET] _[EDIT] I
2Touch the desired item to enter the setting.
•Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register
or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch [] or
the face shot.
• If you register several face shots of the same person (up to 3
face shots can be registered), each with a different facial
expression or different background, it is more likely that face recognition will be successful.
[SET NAME]:
Change the name.
[PRIORITY]:
Focus and exposure will be set in priority according to the
registration order setting from the first person. Target will be
locked according to the registration order setting from the first
person when AF/AE tracking is active.
• To change the registration order, select the person you wish
to change.
[FOCUS ICON]:
This changes the focus indication icon that appears during still
picture recording. (Only displayed when Face Recognition is in
use.)
• Touch the icon you wish to have displayed.
3 Touch [ENTER].
•Canceling a registered person
1 Select the menu.
[RECORD SETUP] _[FACE RECOG.] _[SET] _[DELETE] or [DELETE ALL] I
• Touching [DELETE ALL] cancels all the registered people.
2 (When [DELETE] is selected)
Touch the person to cancel,
• When touched, the person is selected and _ is displayed. To cancel the selected person,
touch again.
• Touch [ENTER].
• Since face recognition searches for faces that resemble the registered faces, there is no
guarantee of positive recognition.
• It may not be possible to correctly recognize a person who has been registered due to
differences in facial expression and environment.
• Perform the registration again if recognition becomes unstable in cases such as when
facial features change with age.
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[NAME DISPLAY] _
When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name
registered for that person is displayed.
• Change the mode to _ or O.
:[RECORD SETUP] _[NAME DISPLAY] _desired number I
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[0FF]111]112]113]
• Displayed name will disappear after a while.
• It is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person.
• This function is not displayed during the face-to-face recording or Playback Mode.
[FACE FRAMING] _
Detected faces appear with frames.
• Change the mode to _ or O.
:[RECORD SETUP] _[FACE FRAMING] _desired setting I
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All face detection framings are displayed:
• Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen
take preference over others. When [FACE RECOG.] is [ON] registered people are given
priority.
•Prioritized face framing
Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and adjustment of brightness
will be performed against the prioritized face framing.
• Prioritized face framing is only displayed in Intelligent Auto Mode.
• The white frame is for face detection only.
• Focus will be set to prioritized face framing and the brightness adjusted when the unit is set
to Portrait mode in intelligent Auto Mode. Focus will be set to prioritized face framing when
the unit is in Spotlight or Low light modes.
• Focus will be set to prioritized face framing when the O button is pressed halfway when
recording still pictures. Prioritized face framing will turn to green when the focus is set.
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[AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] _
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.
• Change the mode to _ .
•Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 86)
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: [RECORD SETUP] _[AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] _[ON] I
•The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding brightness,
• This function cannot be used when using the 3D Conversion Lens.
• This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
• When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed
and afterimages may appear.
[AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)] FETE]
This auto slow shutter function is only used with the 3D Conversion Lens.
:[RECORD SETUP] _[AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)] _[ON] I
• For details, refer to [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)].
• This function's default setting is [ON].
• When a 3D Conversion Lens is used, the recording scene will become darker. We
recommend setting this function to [ON].
[AGS]
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If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while
recording motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.
• Change the mode to _ .
:[RECORD SETUP] _[AGS] _[ON] I
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• The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are
recording a subject right above or right below you.
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[Digital Cinema Color]
Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Color TM technology.
•Change the mode to _ .
• Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 86)
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: [RECORD SETUP] _ [Digital Cinema Color] _ [ON] I
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• For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable with a TV that supports the x.v.Color TM.
• This function cannot be used when switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.
• When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [ON] are played back
with a TV not compatible with x.v.Color TM, colors may not be reproduced properly.
• To play back images recorded in Digital cinema color with vivid colors of wider color
ranges, a device compatible with x.v.Color TM is required. When these images are played
back with devices other than ones compatible with x.v.Color TM, it is recommended to record
the images after this function is turned [OFF].
• x.v.Color TM is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format, an
international standard for expanded color in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for
signal transmission.
[SHOOTING GUIDE]
Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.
•Change the mode to _.
:[RECORD SETUP]
[SHOOTING GUIDE] _[ON]
When "CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST." appears,
move the unit slowly while recording.
• Set to [OFF] to turn off the message indication.
• Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is
pausing the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].)
• In some recording conditions, messages may not appear.
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[WIND NOISE CANCELER] [=_E_'J
This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the
realism.
•Change the mode to _i_ •
• Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 86)
:[RECORD SETUP] _[WIND NOISE CANCELER] _[ON] I
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• This function's default setting is [ON].
• When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELER] is set to [ON], and the
setting cannot be changed.
• You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.
• If wind sound cannot be reduced with the Wind noise canceler function alone, set [BASS
SETTING] to [LOWCUT]. (-,) 79)
[MIC SETUP] [=_=EO=J
Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted.
• Change the mode to _ .
• Switch to Manual Mode. (,-) 86)
:[RECORD SETUP] _[MIC SETUP] _desired setting I
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[SURROUND]:
[ZOOM MIC]:
[FOCUS MIC]:
Sound is recorded with 5.1 ch surround microphone.
Directivity of the microphone is synchronized with the zoom
operation. Sounds near the front of the unit are recorded
more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding
sounds are recorded more realistically if you zoom out
_wide angle).
Directivity of the center is enhanced for recording audio
near the front of the unit more clearly.
[STEREO MIC]: Sound from two directions is recorded in 2 ch by forward-
facing stereo microphones.
• If you wish to record higher quality sound and maintain realism even when zooming in, for
instance, when recording a music recital, we recommend setting [MIC SETUP] to
[SURROUND].
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[MIC LEVEL]
When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone
terminal can be adjusted.
•Change the mode to _i_ •
• Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 86)
1 Select the menu.
:[RECORD SETUP] _ [MIC LEVEL] _desired setting I
[AUTO]: AGC is activatedi and the reco[ding level is adjusted
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[SET_]/[SET]: The desired i.ec0rding level can be setl
• It is possible to select the setting from the quick menu in Manual Mode. (-,) 41) The
microphone level returns to the setting adjusted previously, and it cannot be set from the
quick menu.
2 (When [SET+_]/[SET] is selected)
Touch _/[_ to adjust the microphone input
level.
• Touch _]_ to activate/disactivate AGC.
When AGC is activated, the icon is surrounded by
yellow and the amount of sound distortion can be
reduced. When AGC is disactivated, natural recording
can be performed.
• Adjust the microphone input level so that the last O Center
2 bars of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the Q Front left
sound is distorted.) Select a lower setting for _ Back left
microphone input level. _) Front right
3 Touch [ENTER] to determine the microphone Q Back right
input level and then touch [EXIT]. _l Microphone input level
• U D|IIIIII| (Microphone input level meter) appears
on the screen.
• When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be
changed.
• When [MIC SETUP] is [ZOOM MIC], the volume will be different depending on the zoom
rate.
• When [MIC SETUP] is set to [STEREO MIC] or external microphone input is used, the
sound is stereo (2 ch) and only the front-left and front-right input level meters function.
• The microphone input level meter shows the largest volume for the microphones.
• You cannot record with the audio completely muted.
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[BASS SE_ING]
Change the lower setting of the built-in microphone according to your choice.
•Change the mode to _ .
•Switch to Manual Mode. (-> 86)
: [RECORD SETUP] _[BASS SETTING] _desired setting I
[0dB]![+3d B]![+6d B]/[LOWCUT]
• Normally set to [0dB].
• Select [+3dB] or [+6dB] to get strong power feeling at bass level.
[PICTURE ADJUST] _
Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the image.
•Change the mode to _ or O.
(This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and
Still Picture Recording Mode)
• Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 86)
1Select the menu.
: [RECORD SETUP] _[PICTURE ADJUST] ]
2 Touch the desired setting items,
[SHARPNESS]: sharpness of the edge
[COLOR]: Depth of the color of the image
[EXPOSURE]: Brightness of the image
[WB ADJUST]: Picture color balance
3 Touch [_/[_ to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].
• Touch [EXIT] or press the MENU button to complete the settings.
• -:._:-appears on the screen.
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[ZEBRA] _
Parts where white saturation (color saturation) is likely to
occur (extremely brightly lit or shiny parts) are displayed with
diagonal lines (zebra pattern).
•Change the mode to _ or O.
•Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 86)
: [RECORD SETUP] _[ZEBRA] _[ON]
• It is possible to set from the quick menu in Manual
Mode. (-) 41)
• You can record an image with little white saturation if you
manually adjust the shutter speed or brightness (iris/gain) (-) 88).
• The zebra pattern does not appear on the images actually recorded.
[LUMINANCE] J==_-_=j
Displays the luminance level of the center of the screen (luminance display frame) in %.
It makes the adjustment of the brightness of the object easier, by checking the luminance
level of the object, when recording same object in different surroundings.
Adjust the brightness using [IRIS]. (-) 88)
•Change the mode to _ or O.
•Switch to Manual Mode. (-) 86)
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O Zebra pattern
: [RECORD SETUP] _[LUMINANCE] _desired setting
• It is possible to set from the quick menu in Manual Mode. (-) 41 )
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting. /
[ALWAYS]: I_ s°°/°E_] O
Constantly display.
[ON ADJUST]:
Display only when [IRIS] is adjusted. (-) 88)
Luminance display frame
_) Luminance level
• Luminance level is displayed between [0%] and [99%]. It will be displayed as [99% t] when
it is over 99%.
• Luminance is displayed while adjusting [IRIS] even if [DISPLAY] is set to [OFF].
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