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Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality), Recording modes by movie format

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Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality) Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality) The camcorder offers various recording modes, depending on whether the movie format is AVCHD or MP4. When the recording mode of an AVCHD scene is set to 28 Mbps LPCM (59.94P) or 24 Mbps LPCM, you can enjoy two-channel linear PCM audio recording with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. Refer to the following tables for details. Operating modes: 40 1 Open the [Recording Mode] screen. [FUNC.] > [MENU] > > [Recording Mode] 2 Touch the desired recording mode and then touch [X]. NOTES • For details on approximate recording times, refer to Approximate recording times (A 152). • About scenes recorded at [28 Mbps LPCM (59.94P)]/[28 Mbps (59.94P)] (AVCHD) or [35 Mbps (59.94P)]/[8 Mbps (59.94P)] (MP4): - Recording such scenes is not available during mode. - When recording such scenes, dual recording is not available. - Depending on the TV, scenes may not be able to be played back. • AVCHD scenes recorded at 28 Mbps cannot be saved on AVCHD discs. Use an external Blu-ray Disc recorder compliant with AVCHD Ver. 2.0 specifications to copy those movies onto Blu-ray discs. • The following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on other devices. - Scenes exceeding 4 GB - Scenes recorded at 35 Mbps or 8 Mbps exceeding 30 minutes - Scenes recorded with a recording mode other than 35 Mbps or 8 Mbps exceeding 1 hour Recording modes by movie format Movie format AVCHD MP4 Recording mode 28 Mbps LPCM (59.94P) 28 Mbps (59.94P) 24 Mbps LPCM 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 5 Mbps 35 Mbps (59.94P) 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 8 Mbps (59.94P) 4 Mbps 3 Mbps Resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080 1920x1080 1280x720 640x360 Audio format Linear PCM Dolby Digital Linear PCM Dolby Digital AAC

Section	Page
1. Introduction	8
About this Manual	8
Conventions Used in this Manual	8
Supplied Accessories	10
Names of Parts	11
2. Preparations	16
Attaching the Ferrite Core	16
Charging the Battery Pack	16
Preparing the Camcorder	19
Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit	19
Attaching the Handle Unit	19
Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap	20
Using the Viewfinder	20
Adjusting the LCD Screen	21
Grip Belt and Straps	22
Basic Operation of the Camcorder	24
Turning the Camcorder On and Off	24
Setting the Camera Mode	25
Using the Touch Screen	25
Using the FUNC. Button and Joystick	26
First Time Settings	27
Setting the Date and Time	27
Changing the Language	28
Changing the Time Zone	28
Using the Menus	29
Using a Memory Card	31
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder	31
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card	32
Initializing a Memory Card	32
Selecting the Memory Card for Recordings	33
Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4)	34
3. Recording	35
Recording Movies and Photos	35
Recording in AUTO Mode	35
Recording in Manual Mode	37
Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded	39
Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality)	40
Dual Recording and Relay Recording	41
Selecting the Frame Rate	42
Slow & Fast Motion Recording	43
CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters	45
Focus Adjustment	47
Manual Focus	47
Autofocus	49
Face Detection & Tracking	50
Zooming	52
Using the Focus/Zoom Ring	52
Using the Zoom Rockers	53
Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls	54
Soft Zoom Control	55
Digital Tele-Converter	55
Advanced Image Stabilization	56
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit	57
Automatic Exposure Recording Programs	58
Exposure Adjustment	60
Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program	60
Exposure Compensation	61
White Balance	63
Special Scene Recording Programs	65
Looks and Other Image Effects	67
Selecting a Look	67
Adjusting Picture Settings	67
Setting the Time Code	69
Selecting the Running Mode	69
Selecting Drop Frame or Non-Drop Frame	70
Setting the User Bit	71
Recording Audio	72
Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels	72
Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder	73
Using Line Input or an External Microphone Connected to an INPUT Terminal	73
Recording Audio to Channel 2 (CH2)	74
Audio Recording Level (INPUT Terminals)	74
Adjusting the Microphone’s Sensitivity (INPUT terminals)	75
Activating the Microphone’s Attenuator (INPUT terminals)	75
Using the Built-in Microphone or an External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal	76
Switching the Input (MIC Terminal)	76
Audio Scenes	76
Audio Recording Level (Built-in Microphone/MIC Terminal)	77
Microphone Directionality (Built-in Microphone)	78
Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone)	79
Wind Screen (Built-in Microphone)	79
Microphone Attenuator (Built-in Microphone)	80
Low Cut Filter (MIC Terminal)	80
Microphone Attenuator (MIC Terminal)	81
Using Headphones	82
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal	83
Recording Color Bars	83
Recording an Audio Reference Signal	83
Video Snapshot	84
Pre-Recording	85
Onscreen Displays and Data Code	86
Infrared Recording	87
Activating Infrared Mode	87
Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver	88
Connecting the GPS Receiver	88
4. Customization	90
CUSTOM Dial and Button	90
Assignable Buttons	91
Changing the Assigned Function	91
Using an Assignable Button	92
Saving and Loading Menu Settings	93
Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card	93
Loading Menu Settings from a Memory Card	93
5. Playback	94
Playing Back Video	94
Adjusting the volume	95
Displaying scene information	96
Capturing Photos During Movie Playback	97
Deleting Scenes	98
Deleting a Single Scene	98
Deleting Scenes from the Index Screen	98
Dividing Scenes	100
Trimming Scenes	101
6. External Connections	102
Connecting to an External Monitor	102
Connection Diagram	102
<XA15> Selecting the Terminal Used For Output	103
<XA15> Using the HD/SD-SDI Terminal	103
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal	103
Using the AV OUT Terminal	104
Audio Output	105
Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored	105
Selecting the Audio Channel	105
7. Photos	107
Viewing Photos	107
Photo Jump Function	108
Deleting Photos	109
Deleting a Single Photo	109
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen	109
8. Saving/Sharing Recordings	110
Saving Movies to a Computer	110
Transferring Movies to the Computer	111
Copying Recordings Between Memory Cards	112
Copying Scenes from the Movie Index Screen	112
Copying a Single Photo	112
Copying Photos from the Index Screen	113
Converting Movies to MP4 Format	114
Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder	115
In High Definition	115
In Standard Definition	115
9. Additional Information	117
Appendix: Menu Options Lists	117
FUNC. Menu	117
Setup Menus	118
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays	127
Troubleshooting	131
List of Messages	135
Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions	140
Camcorder	141
Battery Pack	142
Memory Card	142
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery	143
Disposal	143
Maintenance/Others	144
Cleaning	144
Condensation	144
Viewing the Certification Logo	144
Using the Camcorder Abroad	145
Optional Accessories	146
Specifications	149
Reference Tables	152
Approximate recording times	152
Approximate number of photos	152
Charging, Recording and Playback Times	153