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Identifying parts and controls
Body
Wireless Remote Commander
Screen indicators
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied accessories
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
Step 3: Attaching the accessory shoe
Step 4: Turning on the camcorder and setting the date and time
Setting the date and time
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD screen and viewfinder
Step 6: Preparing the recording media
Recording
Recording
Recording movies
Changing the setting of the START/STOP button and handle record button
Adjusting the zoom
Adjusting the focus
Using the Focus magnifier
Focusing by touching the LCD screen (Spot focus)
Focusing on a detected face (Face detection)
Changing the recording setting
Selecting the file format and recording format
Setting the DV MODE (DV mode)
Adjusting the brightness
Adjusting the iris
Adjusting the gain
Adjusting the shutter speed
Adjusting the exposure
Adjusting the volume of light (ND filter)
Adjusting the color tone
Adjusting the white balance
Audio setup
Recording sound from the internal microphone
Recording sound from an external audio device
Recording sound from a Multi Interface Shoe compatible microphone (sold separately)
Recording sound from an external microphone (sold separately)
Adjusting the audio level from the INPUT1 and INPUT2 jacks
Adjusting the audio level from the internal microphone or an external microphone (PLUG IN POWER)
Useful functions
Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation (AUTO MODE setting)
Shooting in dark conditions (NIGHTSHOT)
What you can do with the Wi-Fi function of the camcorder
Downloading “Content Browser Mobile”
Connecting the camcorder to an Android smartphone equipped with the NFC function using One-touch
Using a smartphone as a remote controller
Connecting without using the NFC function (Android)
Connecting without using the NFC function (iPhone/iPad)
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)
Setting time data
Recording with the Slow & Quick Motion function
Reviewing the most recently recorded scene (Last Scene Review)
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons
Playback
Playback
Playing back movies
Playing back still images
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder
Changing the screen display
Displaying recording data (Data code)
Checking the settings in your camcorder (Status check)
Connecting a monitor or a TV
Editing
Protecting movies and still images (Protect)
Dividing a movie
Deleting movies and still images
Formatting the recording media
Deleting all data from the memory card completely
Repairing the image database file
Using the Menu
Operating the menu
Menu items
(CAMERA SET) menu
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions ( STEADY SHOT, etc.)
(REC/OUT SET) menu
Recording settings, input and output settings (REC SET/VIDEO OUT, etc.)
(AUDIO SET) menu
Settings for the audio recording (AVCHD AUDIO FORMAT, etc.)
(DISPLAY SET) menu
Display settings (MARKER/DISPLAY OUTPUT, etc.)
(TC/UB SET) menu
Time code settings (TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC FORMAT, etc.)
(NETWORK SET) menu
Settings for the Wi-Fi function (CTRL W/SMARTPHONE, etc.)
(OTHERS) menu
Settings while recording or other basic settings (AREA SET/BEEP, etc.)
Connecting with another device
Creating a standard definition image quality (SD) disc with a recorder, etc.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Warning indicators and messages
Additional Information
Recording time of movies
Using your camcorder abroad
File/folder structure on the recording media
Maintenance and precautions
About the XAVC HD format
About the AVCHD format
About the memory card
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
About handling of your camcorder
Specifications
Index