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Optional Accessories Optional Accessories (Availability differs from area to area) The following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder. Select accessories are described in more detail in the following pages. 128 BP-820, BP-828 Battery Pack CG-800 Battery Charger CA-570 Compact Power Adapter TL-H58 Tele-converter WA-H58 Wide Attachment Protect Filter 58 mm, ND4L Filter 58 mm, ND8L Filter 58 mm HTC-100 High Speed HDMI Cable IFC-400PCU USB Cable RC-V100 Remote Controller GP-E2 GPS Receiver SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case

Section	Page
Highlights of the Camcorder	3
Table of contents	5
1. Introduction	7
About this Manual	7
Conventions Used in this Manual	7
Supplied Accessories	9
Names of Parts	10
2. Preparations	15
Attaching the Ferrite Core	15
Charging the Battery Pack	15
Preparing the Camcorder	18
Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit	18
Attaching the Handle Unit	18
Using the Lens Hood	19
Adjusting the LCD Screen	19
Using the Viewfinder	20
Grip Belt and Straps	21
Basic Operation of the Camcorder	23
Turning the Camcorder On and Off	23
Setting the Camera Mode	24
Using the MENU Button and Joystick	24
First Time Settings	25
Setting the Date and Time	25
Changing the Language	26
Changing the Time Zone	26
Using the Menus	27
Setup Menus	27
FUNC Menu	28
Using SD Cards	30
Compatible SD Cards	30
Inserting and Removing an SD Card	31
Initializing an SD Card	32
Selecting the SD Card for Recordings	32
Dual Recording and Relay Recording	32
Recovering Clips	33
3. Recording	34
Recording Clips and Photos	34
Basic Recording	34
Reviewing the Latest Clip Recorded	36
Video Configuration: Resolution, Bit Rate and Frame Rate	37
Selecting the Resolution and Bit Rate	37
Selecting the Frame Rate	37
Slow & Fast Motion Recording	38
Shooting Modes	39
Special Scene Modes	40
Exposure Adjustment	42
Manual Exposure (M)	42
Automatic Exposure	43
Touch Exposure	44
Exposure Lock (AE Lock)	45
Exposure Compensation	45
ND Filter	46
Using the Zebra Pattern	46
Backlight Correction	47
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit	48
White Balance	49
Using Looks	51
Zooming	52
Using the Focus/Zoom Ring	52
Using the Zoom Rockers	53
Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls	55
Using an Optional Remote Controller	55
Soft Zoom Control	55
Digital Tele-Converter	56
Focus Adjustment	57
Manual Focus	57
Autofocus	60
Face Detection & Tracking	61
Image Stabilization	63
Dynamic IS or Standard IS	63
Setting the Time Code	64
Selecting the Time Code Mode	64
Selecting Drop Frame or Non-Drop Frame	66
Setting the User Bit	67
Recording Audio	68
Selecting the Audio Recording Format	68
Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels	69
Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder	70
Using Line Input or an External Microphone Connected to an INPUT Terminal	71
Audio Recording Level (INPUT Terminals)	72
Adjusting the Microphone’s Sensitivity (INPUT terminals)	72
Microphone Attenuator (INPUT terminals)	73
Using the Built-in Microphone or an External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal	73
Audio Recording Level (Built-in Microphone/MIC Terminal)	74
Microphone Sensitivity (Built-in Microphone)	74
Microphone Attenuator (Built-in Microphone or MIC Terminal)	75
Low-Cut Filter (Built-in Microphone or MIC Terminal)	75
Using Headphones	76
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal	77
Recording Color Bars	77
Recording an Audio Reference Signal	77
Pre-Recording	78
Onscreen Displays	79
Infrared Recording	80
Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller	81
Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver	82
Connecting the GPS Receiver	82
4. Customization	84
CUSTOM Dial and Button	84
Assignable Buttons	85
Saving and Loading Menu Settings	87
Saving Camcorder Settings	87
Loading Camcorder Settings	87
5. Playback	88
Basic Playback	88
Playback Controls	90
Adjusting the Volume	91
Displaying Clip Information	91
Clip and Photo Operations	92
Deleting Clips and Photos	92
Trimming Clips	93
6. External Connections	94
Video Output Configuration	94
Connecting to an External Monitor	96
Connection Diagram	96
[XA45] Selecting the Terminal Used For Output	96
[XA45] Using the SDI OUT Terminal	97
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal	97
Audio Output	99
Selecting the Audio Channels for Headphone or Speaker Output	99
Selecting the Audio Channels for HDMI Output	99
7. Saving Clips	100
Working with Clips on a Computer	100
Copying Clips and Photos Between SD Cards	101
8. Additional Information	102
Menu Options	102
FUNC Menu	102
Setup Menus	103
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays	112
Troubleshooting	116
List of Messages	120
Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions	122
Camcorder	123
Battery Pack	124
SD Card	124
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery	125
Disposal	125
Maintenance/Others	126
Cleaning	126
Condensation	126
Viewing the Certification Logo	126
Using the Camcorder Abroad	127
Optional Accessories	128
Specifications	131
Reference Tables	134
Approximate recording times	134
Charging, Recording and Playback Times	134