Руководства hxr nx5e

инструкцияSony HXR-NX5E

4-157-878-13(1)

© 2009 Sony Corporation

Digital HD Video

Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

HXR-NX5E/NX5P/NX5M

Посмотреть инструкция для Sony HXR-NX5E бесплатно. Руководство относится к категории видеокамеры, 2 человек(а) дали ему среднюю оценку 9.3. Руководство доступно на следующих языках: английский. У вас есть вопрос о Sony HXR-NX5E или вам нужна помощь? Задайте свой вопрос здесь

• Read this first
• Table of Contents
• Getting Started
• Recording/Playback
• Editing
• Using the Menu
• Connecting with a Computer
• Troubleshooting
• Additional Information
• Quick Reference

показать больше

Не можете найти ответ на свой вопрос в руководстве? Вы можете найти ответ на свой вопрос ниже, в разделе часто задаваемых вопросов о Sony HXR-NX5E.

Не нашли свой вопрос? Задайте свой вопрос здесь

Read this first

Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

To handle the recorded images on your computer

Refer to “Help” on the supplied CD-ROM “Content Management Utility.”

Notes on use

Types of memory cards you can use in your camcorder

•You can use the following memory cards for this camcorder; “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, SDXC memory cards (Speed Class 4 or faster is required for each SD card). However, operation with all memory cards is not assured.

•“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of up to 32 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified to operate with your camcorder.

•In this manual, “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media and “Memory Stick PROHG Duo” media are called “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card are called SD card.

•See page 101 for the recordable time of memory cards.

b Notes

•A MultiMedia Card cannot be used with this camcorder.

•Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or A/V devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost.

*The exFAT is a file system that is used for SDXC memory cards.

Size of memory card you can use with your camcorder

•“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, half the size of “Memory Stick,” or standard size SD cards can be used for this camcorder.

•Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

Using the camcorder

•Do not hold the camcorder by the following part.

Viewfinder

b Notes

•The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof or waterproof.

See “About handling of your camcorder” (p. 109).

•Connect cables to your camcorder with their terminals placed the correct way. Squeezing the terminals into your camcorder’s jacks may damage them or results in a malfunction of your camcorder.

•HXR-NX5E/NX5P: Even if the camcorder is turned off, the GPS function is working as long as the GPS switch is set to ON. Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane.

About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens

•A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions.

•The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen and/or the viewfinder. These points are normal results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

Black point

White, red, blue or green point

Do not expose your camcorder’s viewfinder, lens, or LCD screen to the sun or strong light source for extended periods.

•Intense light sources, especially the sun will converge on the viewfinder or lens and damage the internal parts of your camcorder. Avoid sunlight or other strong light sources when storing your camcorder. Protect this device by always closing the lens cover or by placing it in its bag when not in use.

About temperature of your camcorder and battery pack

•Your camcorder has a protective function that disables recording or playback if the temperature of your camcorder or battery pack is beyond the safely operable range. In this case, a message appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder (p. 99).

On recording

•In order to stabilize memory card operation, it is recommended that you format the memory card when you use it with your camcorder for the first time. All data recorded on the memory card will be erased by formatting, and can not be recovered. Save important data on the memory card on other media such as a computer, before formatting the memory card.

•Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the picture and sound are recorded without any problems.

•Compensation for the loss of the content of recordings or the loss of recording opportunities cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc., or even if images or sounds are distorted due to the limits of the capabilities of the camcorder.

•TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your

Read this first (Continued)

recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.

•Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

•Because of the way that the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, the following phenomena may occur.

–The subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on the recording conditions. (This phenomenon may be notable in displays having high motion resolution.)

–Horizontal lines appear on the screen during recording under fluorescent lights. The phenomena can be reduced by adjusting the shutter speed (p. 29).

–Images on the screen look horizontally divided when a subject is lighted with a flash. The phenomena can be reduced by using a slower shutter speed.

On playing back movies

•Your camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for high definition image quality (HD) recording. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with high definition image quality (HD) on your camcorder with the following devices;

–Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile

–Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format

•Movies made using this camcorder may not play back normally on devices other than this camcorder. Also, movies recorded on other devices may not play back properly on this camcorder.

•Standard (SD) image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of other manufacturers.

Discs recorded with high definition image quality (HD)

This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format. DVD media

containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning.

Save all your recorded image data

To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. It is recommended that you save the image data on a computer using the supplied application software.

Format the recording media using [MEDIA FORMAT] if images are not recorded or played back properly

If you continue recording and deleting images on recording media for a long time, the files on that recording media may be fragmented. As a result, you may not be able to record and save images properly. If this happens, save images on a separate recordable media, such as a disc or computer, then format the recording media (p. 65).

Note on disposal/transfer

Even if you delete all data or format the recording media on your camcorder or computer, you may not delete data from the recording media completely. When you transfer the recording media or your camcorder, it is recommended that you delete the data completely using commercially available data deletion software to prevent the recovery of your data. Also, when you dispose of the recording media, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the recording media.

About the operation of the camcorder

You can operate the camcorder using the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial/B/b buttons (p. 17), V/v/B/b/EXEC buttons (p. 67), and the touch panel. However, you cannot use the touch panel to make some settings such as the MENU items.

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Attaching the supplied microphone

When you use the supplied microphone (ECM-XM1) for recording sound, do the following steps.

4 Put the microphone cable into the cable holder E.

Hook the cable in the outer cable holder.

Attaching the lens hood with lens cover

1 Attach the wind screen B to the supplied microphone A.

2 Place the microphone A in the microphone holder C with the model name facing upward, close the cover, and shut the clamp.

3 Connect the plug of the

microphone to the INPUT1 jack

D.

PUSH (lens hood release) button

Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow 2 until it is locked.

To remove the lens hood with lens cover

Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction to the arrow 2 in the illustration while pressing the PUSH (lens hood release) button.

z Tips

•If you attach or remove a 72mm (2 7/8 in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood with lens cover.

To open or close the shutter of the lens hood with lens cover

Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open the lens cover, and move the lever to CLOSE to close the lens cover.

You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) with the supplied AC Adaptor/Charger.

b Notes

•You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series) (p. 107).

After charging the battery

The charge lamp turns off (normal charge). If you continue charging more 1 hour after the charge lamp turns off, you can use the battery a little longer (full charge). Remove the battery pack from the AC Adaptor/Charger when the charge is completed.

Charge lamp

1 Set the mode switch to CHARGE.

2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor/Charger.

3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket).

4 Place the battery pack in the slot of the AC Adaptor/Charger, press it down, and slide it in the direction of the arrow as illustrated.

The charge lamp turns on and charging starts.

To attach the battery pack

Press the battery pack against the back of your camcorder and slide it down.

z Tips

•You can check the remaining battery life with the status check function (p. 52).

To remove the battery pack

Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Push the BATT RELEASE (battery release) button and remove the battery pack.

BATT RELEASE (battery release) button

To store the battery pack

If the battery pack is not in use for a while, run down the battery and store it. See page 108 for details on storage of the battery pack.

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you charge a fully discharged battery pack.

b Notes

•The supplied battery pack is NP-F570.

•You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with your camcorder.

On the battery pack

•Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF.

•The Battery Info (p. 52) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions.

–The battery pack is not attached correctly.

–The battery pack is damaged.

–The battery pack is worn-out.

Using an outside power source

You can use the AC Adaptor/Charger to obtain AC power.

1Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor/Charger.

2Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket).

3Connect the connecting cord (DK-415) to the AC Adaptor/Charger.

4Set the mode switch of the AC Adaptor/ Charger to VCR/CAMERA.

5Press the connecting part of the connecting cord (DK-415) against the back of your camcorder in the battery slot and slide it down.

On the AC Adaptor/Charger

•Use the nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor/Charger. Disconnect the AC Adaptor/ Charger from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.

•Do not use the AC Adaptor/Charger placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.

•Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor/Charger or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction.

Continued , 13

Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued)

•Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (house current) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor/Charger.

Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly

To record or play back, set the POWER switch to ON.

When you use your camcorder for the first time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 17).

POWER switch

1 Slide the POWER switch to ON while you press the green button.

Press and hold the green button.

b Notes

•The current date and time appear on the LCD screen for a few seconds when you turn on your camcorder after you set the date and time with [CLOCK SET], p. 17.

2 Hold the camcorder properly.

3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten the grip belt.

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch to OFF.

b Notes

•If warning messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions.

Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder

LCD panel

Open the LCD panel 180 degrees (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play back (2).

DISPLAY button

z Tips

•Images are displayed as mirror images on the LCD screen, but are recorded as normal images.

To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer

Press and hold the DISPLAY button for a few seconds until appears.

This setting is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or when you want to save battery power. The recorded picture will not be affected by the setting. To turn on the LCD backlight, press and hold the DISPLAY button for a few seconds until disappears.

Also, you can turn on the LCD backlight by turning on/off the camcorder.

z Tips

•You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen from [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 83).

Continued , 15

Viewfinder

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

Move it until the picture becomes clear.

b Notes

•You may see primary colors shimmering in the viewfinder when you move your line of sight. This is not a malfunction. The shimmering colors will not be recorded on the recording media.

z Tips

•You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight from [VF BACKLIGHT] (p. 83).

•To display images both on the LCD display and in the viewfinder, set [VF POWERMODE] to [ON] (p. 84).

•To display images in black and white in the viewfinder, set [VF COLOR] to [OFF] (p. 84).

When the picture in the viewfinder is hard to see

If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and align it with the eyecup groove in the viewfinder. You can attach the large eyecup facing either the right or left side.

b Notes

• Do not remove the pre-attached eyecup.

Large eyecup (supplied)

Attach with the protruding part at the top.

Step 6: Setting the date and time

Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for the first time.

1 Press the MENU button.

4 Select your area by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

5 Set [SUMMERTIME], [Y] (year), [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and minute, by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

Step 7: Inserting a memory card/Attaching a flash memory unit

b Notes

•If you insert a memory card into the slot in the wrong direction, the memory card, the memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.

Memory card slot A button

Memory card slot B button

Continued , 19

b Notes

•You can only select a slot that already has a memory card inserted.

•While movies are being recorded on the memory card, you cannot switch the slot even if you press the memory card slot A/B buttons.

z Tips

•When only one slot has a memory card inserted, the slot that has the memory card is selected automatically.

•If the memory card is fully recorded during recording, the camcorder continues recording automatically on the memory card inserted in the other slot (Relay recording, p. 22).

Flash memory unit

You can attach a flash memory unit HXRFMU128 (sold separately) to your camcorder for recording movies.

1 While sliding the RELEASE lever in the direction of the arrow, remove the flash memory unit jack cover.

2 Align the mark on the camcorder and that on the flash memory unit, and slide the flash memory unit in the direction of the arrow.

3 When [EXT media has been attached. It is necessary to reboot. Execute?] appears on the screen, touch [YES].

b Notes

•If you touch [NO] in step 3, turn on your camcorder again. You will be able to record in the flash memory unit.

To remove the flash memory unit

Turn off your camcorder, and while sliding the RELEASE lever in the direction of arrow, remove the flash memory unit.

When you do not use an flash memory unit, leave the flash memory unit jack cover attached.

Recording/Playback

Recording

Recording lamp

Handle record button

Recording lamp

Lens hood

POWER switch

Record button

Your camcorder records movies on memory cards or a flash memory unit. Do the following steps to record movies.

•This camcorder can record movies in either high definition image quality (HD) or standard definition image quality (SD). The factory setting is high definition image quality (HD) ([/SET], p. 24).

b Notes

•When the access lamp is lit or flashing in red, your camcorder is writing data on recording media. Do not shake or knock your camcorder, or remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor/Charger.

•See page 101 on the recording time of movies.

•Your camcorder can record movies for about 13 hours continuously.

•If a movie file exceeds 2 GB during recording, the camcorder divides the file and create a new file automatically.

•The menu settings, the PICTURE PROFILE settings, and the settings made by the AUTO/MANUAL switch are stored in your camcorder when you turn the POWER switch to OFF. The access lamp lights up while the settings are being stored. If you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor/Charger before turning off the power, the settings may return to the default settings.

1 Open the shutter of the lens hood.

Insert a recordable memory card.

REC: Recording

Small space

b Notes

•Do not eject the memory card that is currently being used for recording. Replace only the memory card whose slot lamp is off.

•Even if you press the memory card slot button, A or B, while recording movies, you cannot switch the slot currently being used.

•When the remaining recording time of the memory card being used is less than 1 minute and the other slot has recordable memory card inserted, [ ] or [] appears on the camcorder screen. The indicator turns off when the memory card is switched.

•If you start recording on a memory card with the remaining recording time of less than 1 minute, the camcorder may not be able to relay-record. To relay-record without fail, make sure that the memory card has more than 1 minute when you start recording.

•Seamless playback of relay-recorded movies with this camcorder is not possible.

•You can re-combine relay-recorded movies using the supplied application software (Windows only).

To record movies using both the memory card and the flash memory unit (Simultaneous recording)

You can record movies on both of these recording media simultaneously.

You can change the recording media using the record button and the handle record button with [REC BUTTON SET] (p. 23).

b Notes

• You cannot record on the memory cards in slots A and B simultaneously.

z Tips

•Relay recording works during simultaneous recording on different media.

•If one of the recording media used becomes unable to continue recording during simultaneous recording, the other recording media continues recording without pause.

Changing the setting of the record button/handle record button

You can start and stop recording on different recording media at different timing by operating the record button and the handle record button.

In the default setting, movies are recorded on both the memory card and the flash memory unit at the same time when either record button is pressed.

Selecting the recording format

You can select the recording format (bit-rate, image size, frame rate, scanning system). In the default setting, [ ] is selected.

To change the setting

Press MENU t select (REC/OUT SET) t [REC SET] t [REC FORMAT] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

• Bit-rate

FX: max. 24 Mbps

FH: approx. 17 Mbps (average) HQ: approx. 9 Mbps (average) LP: approx. 5 Mbps (average)

• Image size

FX: 1920×1080/1280×720

FH: 1920×1080/1280×720 HQ: HD recording 1440×1080

SD recording 720×576 LP: 1440×1080

• Frame rate either 25 or 50

• Scanning system i: interlace

p: progressive

pSCAN: Records images of progressive scanning system as interlace signal (50i).

Setting value

If you select [], for example, movies are recorded with following format.

•HD: High definition image quality. SD is standard definition image quality.

•1080: Effective scanning lines

•50: Frame rate

•i: Scanning system

•FX: Recording mode

b Notes

•The recording mode is fixed to FX or FH with the progressive scanning system.

•When the recording format is changed to or from the 720/50p, you will be prompted to reboot the camcorder. Select [YES]. Otherwise, you cannot switch the recording format.

z Tips

• When [::] in [/SET] is selected, items are grayed out.

Adjusting the zoom

Using the power zoom lever

Move the power zoom lever Dslightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

Wide view: (Wide angle)

Close view: (Telephoto)

z Tips

•The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject for focus is about

1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.

•The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) from your camcorder.

•When you set [FOCUS MACRO] to [OFF], you cannot focus on a subject within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) regardless of the zoom position (p. 74).

•Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever D. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever D, the operation sound of the power zoom lever Dmay also be recorded.

•You can increase the zoom speed of the power zoom lever Dor the handle zoom A([SPEED ZOOM], p. 74).

Using the handle zoom

1Set the handle zoom switch B to VAR or FIX.

z Tips

•When you set the handle zoom switch Bto VAR, you can zoom in or out at variable speed.

•When you set the handle zoom switch Bto FIX, you can zoom in or out at fixed speed set in [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 74).

2Press the handle zoom lever Ato zoom in or out.

b Notes

•You cannot use the handle zoom lever Awhen the handle zoom switch Bis set to OFF.

•You cannot change the zoom speed of the power zoom lever Dwith the handle zoom switch B.

Using the zoom ring

You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the zoom ring C. Fine adjustment is also possible.

b Notes

•Turn the zoom ring Cat a moderate speed. If you turn it too fast, the zoom speed may lag behind the zoom ring rotation speed, or the operation sound of the zoom may also be recorded.

Adjusting the focus manually

You can adjust the focus manually for different recording conditions.

Use this function in the following cases.

–To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops.

–To record horizontal stripes.

–To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background.

–When you want to focus on a subject in the background.

– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.

1 During recording or standby, set the FOCUS switch B to MAN.

9 appears.

2 Rotate the focus ring Aand adjust the focus.

9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any farther. 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer.

z Tips

For focusing manually

•It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording.

•When you want to record a close-up image of a subject, move the power zoom lever towards W (wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then adjust the focus.

To restore automatic adjustment

Set the FOCUS switch Bto AUTO. 9 disappears and the automatic focus adjustment is restored.

Using automatic focus temporarily (Push auto focus)

Record the subject while pressing and holding the PUSH AUTO button C.

If you release the button, the setting returns to manual focusing.

Use this function to shift the focus on one subject to another. The scenes will shift smoothly.

z Tips

•The focal distance information (for when it is dark and hard to adjust the focus) appears for about 3 seconds in the following cases. (It will not be displayed correctly if you are using a conversion lens (sold separately)).

–When you set the FOCUS switch Bto MAN and 9 appears on the screen

–When you rotate the focus ring while 9 is displayed on the screen.

Using the expanded focus (Expanded focus)

[EXPANDED FOCUS] is assigned to the ASSIGN 7 button (p. 45).

Press the ASSIGN 7 button. [EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the center of the screen is magnified by about 2.0 times. It will be easier to confirm the focus setting during manual focusing. The screen returns to the original size when you press the button again.

b Notes

•Even though the image appears expanded on the screen, the recorded image is not expanded.

z Tips

•You can select a type of an expanded image displayed during the expanded focus ([EXPANDED FOCUS TYPE], p. 82).

Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity)

Slide the FOCUS switch B to INFINITY and hold it there.

appears on the screen.

To return to manual focus mode, release the FOCUS switch B. This function enables you to set focus on a distant subject even when the focus is automatically set on a close subject.

b Notes

Adjusting the image brightness

You can adjust the image brightness by adjusting the iris, gain or shutter speed, or by reducing the light volume with the ND filter B.

b Notes

•You cannot use the back light function and the spotlight function when iris, gain and shutter speed are adjusted manually.

•[AE SHIFT] is not effective temporarily while you adjust the iris, gain and shutter speed all manually.

Adjusting the iris

You can manually adjust the iris to control the volume of the light entering the lens. By adjusting the iris, you can change or close () the aperture of the lens, which is expressed as an F value between F1.6 and F11. The volume of the light increases the more that you open the aperture (decreasing F value). The volume of the light decreases the more that you close the aperture (increasing F value). The current F value appears on the screen.

1During recording or standby, set the AUTO/MANUAL switch Hto MANUAL.

2When the iris is automatically adjusted, press the IRIS button E.

next to the iris value disappears, or the iris value appears on the screen.

3Adjust the iris with the iris ring A. When you assign [PUSH AUTO IRIS] to one of the ASSIGN buttons, you can automatically adjust the iris while pressing and holding that ASSIGN button. See page 45 for details on the ASSIGN button.

z Tips

•The F value becomes close to F3.4 as the zoom position changes from W to T even when you open the aperture by setting the F value lower than F3.4, such as F1.6.

•The range of focus, an important effect of the aperture, is called the depth of field. The depth of field gets shallower as the aperture is opened, and deeper as the aperture is closed. Use the aperture creatively to obtain the desired effect in your photography.

•This is handy for making the background blurred or sharp.

To adjust the iris automatically

Press the IRIS button E, or set the AUTO/ MANUAL switch Hto AUTO.

The iris value disappears, or appears next to the iris value.

b Notes

•When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch H to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (gain, shutter speed, white balance) also become automatic.

Adjusting the gain

You can adjust the gain manually when you do not want to use the AGC (automatic gain control).

1During recording or standby, set the AUTO/MANUAL switch Hto MANUAL.

2When the gain is automatically adjusted, press the GAIN button C.

next to the gain value disappears, or the gain value appears on the screen.

3Set the gain switch F to H, M or L. The gain value set for the selected gain switch position appears on the screen. You can set the gain value for each gain

switch position from [GAIN SET] of the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 71).

To adjust the gain automatically

Press the GAIN button C, or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch H to AUTO. The gain value disappears, or appears next to the gain value.

b Notes

•When you set AUTO/MANUAL switch Hto AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris, shutter speed, white balance) also become automatic.

z Tips

•When you record high definition image quality (HD) movies with the gain set to [-6dB] and play them back with the data code, the gain value is displayed as [—].

Adjusting the shutter speed

You can manually adjust and fix the shutter speed. You can make a moving subject look still or emphasize the movement of a moving subject by adjusting the shutter speed.

1During recording or standby, set the AUTO/MANUAL switch Hto MANUAL.

2Press the SHUTTER SPEED button D until the shutter speed value is highlighted.

3Change the shutter speed displayed on

the screen by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial G.

You can adjust the shutter speed in a range of 1/3 second through 1/10000 second.

The denominator of the set shutter speed appears on the screen. For example,

[100] appears on the screen when you set the shutter speed to 1/100 second. The larger the value on the screen, the faster the shutter speed.

4Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Gto lock the shutter speed.

To readjust the shutter speed, do steps 2 to 4.

z Tips

•It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended.

•When recording under fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, or mercury lamps, the picture may flicker or change colors, or may have horizontal bands of noise. You may be able to improve the situation by adjusting the shutter speed.

To adjust the shutter speed automatically

Press the SHUTTER SPEED button D twice, or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch Hto AUTO.

The shutter speed value disappears, or appears next to the shutter speed value.

b Notes

•When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch H to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, white balance) also become automatic.

Adjusting the volume of light (ND filter)

You can record the subject clearly by using the ND filter Bwhen the recording environment is too bright.

The ND filters 1, 2 and 3 reduce the volume of light to about 1/4, 1/16 and 1/64, respectively.

If flashes during the iris automatic adjustment, set the ND filter to 1. If flashes during the iris automatic adjustment, set the ND filter to 2. If flashes during the iris automatic adjustment, set the ND filter to 3.

The ND filter indicator will stop flashing and remain on the screen.

If flashes, set the ND filter to OFF. The ND filter icon will disappear from the screen.

b Notes

•If you change the ND filters Bduring recording, the movie and sound may be distorted.

•When adjusting the iris manually, the ND filter icon does not flash even if the light volume should be adjusted with the ND filter.

•If the camcorder cannot detect the ND filter

position (OFF/1/2/3), flashes on the screen. Make sure that the ND filter is set correctly.

z Tips

•While recording a bright subject, diffraction may occur if you close the aperture further down, resulting in a fuzzy focus (this is a

common phenomenon with video cameras). The ND filter Bsuppresses this phenomenon and gives better recording results.

Adjusting to natural color (White balance)

You can adjust and fix the white balance according to the lighting conditions of recording environment.

You can store white balance values in

memory A ( A) and memory B ( B), respectively. Unless a white balance is readjusted, values will remain even after the power has been turned off.

When you select PRESET, [OUTDOOR], [INDOOR] or [MANU WB TEMP] is selected, according to which one you previously set with [WB PRESET] in the

(CAMERA SET) menu.

1 During recording or standby, set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to

MANUAL.

2 Press the WHT BAL button A.

3 Set the white balance memory switch B to any one of

PRESET/A/B.

Select A or B for recording with the white balance setting stored in memory A or B.

•Under daylight color fluorescent lamps

n• Under the lighting

z Tips

•You can change the outdoor white balance

setting by setting offset. Press (one push) button Cwhile (outdoor) is selected and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Eto select an offset value from -7 (bluish) to 0 (normal, the default setting) to +7 (reddish). You can also set the white balance offset value from the menu ([WB OUTDOOR LEVEL], p. 72).

•You can change the color temperature. Set [WB

PRESET] to [MANU WB TEMP], and the white balance memory switch Bto PRESET,

then press the (one push) button C. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial Euntil the desired temperature appears on the screen, then press the dial to set the temperature. You can also set the color temperature from the menu ([WB TEMP SET], p. 72).

To save the adjusted white balance value in memory A or B

1Set the white balance memory switch to

A ( A) or B ( B) in step 3 of “Adjusting to natural color (White balance).”

2Capture a white subject, such as white paper, full-screen in the same lighting condition as the one in which the subject is.

3 Press the (one push) button C.

A or B starts flashing rapidly. It will stay on when the white balance adjustment is completed and the adjusted value is stored in A or B.

b Notes

•When a white balance adjustment value has not

been obtained successfully, A or B turns from rapid flashing to slow flashing. Adjust the subject appropriately and set the shutter speed to auto or around 1/50, then try adjusting the white balance again.

•It may take a long time to adjust the white balance, depending on the recording conditions. If you want to perform a different operation

before completing the adjustment, set the white balance memory switch Bto another position to temporarily suspend white balance adjustment.

To adjust the white balance automatically

Press the WHT BAL button A or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch Dto AUTO.

b Notes

•When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to AUTO, other manual adjusted items (iris, gain, and shutter speed) also become automatic.

Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)

You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [GAMMA] and [DETAIL].

Connect your camcorder to a TV or monitor, and adjust the picture quality while observing the picture on the TV or monitor screen.

Picture quality settings for different recording conditions have been stored in [PP1] through [PP6] as default settings.

b Notes

•When you set [x.v.Color] in the (CAMERA SET) menu to [ON], the picture profile will be disabled.

1 During standby, press the PICTURE PROFILE button B.

2 Select a picture profile number with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

You can record with the settings of the selected picture profile.

3 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

To cancel the picture profile recording

Select [OFF] in step 2 with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

To change the picture profile

You can change the settings stored in [PP1] through [PP6].

1Press the PICTURE PROFILE button

B.

2Select the PICTURE PROFILE number with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

3Select [SETTING] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

4Select an item to be adjusted with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

5Adjust the picture quality with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A.

6Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other items.

7Select [ RETURN] with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A.

8Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

A picture profile indicator appears.

KNEE

To set knee point and slope for video signal compression to prevent over-exposure by limiting signals in high intensity areas of the subject to the dynamic range of your camcorder.

COLOR MODE

To set type and level of colors.

COLOR LEVEL

To set the color level.

COLOR PHASE

To set the color phase.

DETAIL

To set items for the detail.

To copy the picture profile setting to another picture profile number

See page 32 for the location of the buttons.

1Press the PICTURE PROFILE button

B.

2Select the picture profile number that

you want to copy from with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A.

3Select [SETTING] t [COPY] with SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

4Select the number of the picture profile

that you want to copy to with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A.

5Select [YES] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

6Select [ RETURN] t [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

To reset the picture profile settings

You can reset the picture profile settings by each picture profile number. You cannot reset all picture profile settings at once. See page 32 for the location of the buttons.

1Press the PICTURE PROFILE button

B.

2Select the number of the picture profile

that you want to reset with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial A.

3Select [SETTING] t [RESET] t

[YES] t [ RETURN] t [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.

Audio setup

Recording/Playback

Channel setting

1Select input sources with the CH1 (INT MIC/INPUT1) switch Cand the CH2

(INT MIC/INPUT1/INPUT2) switch

D.

See the table below for the recording channels.