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Preparations, Preparing the Power Supply, Attaching the Ferrite Core, Charging a Battery Pack

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2 Preparations 17 Preparing the Power Supply You can power the camcorder using a battery pack or directly using the supplied compact power adapter. If you connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder while a battery pack is attached, the camcorder will draw power from the power outlet. Attaching the Ferrite Core Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder. Attaching the ferrite core to the compact power adapter cable is necessary to suppress RF interference. 1 Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 6 cm (2.4 in.) from the DC plug (the plug to be connected to the DC IN terminal). 2 Pass the cable through the center of the core and wrap it around the core (as shown in the illustration), then close the unit until it clicks shut. Charging a Battery Pack You can power the camcorder using the supplied BP-820 Battery Pack or the optional BP-828 Battery Pack. Both battery packs are compatible with Intelligent System so you can check the approximate remaining battery usage time (in minutes) on the screen. For more accurate readings, when using a battery pack for the first time, charge it fully and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely depleted. 1 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and plug the power cord into a power outlet. 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

Section	Page
Highlights of the Camcorder	2
Table of Contents	5
Introduction	7
About this Manual	7
Conventions Used in this Manual	7
Before Using the Camcorder	8
Supplied Accessories	9
Names of Parts	10
Camcorder	10
Handle Unit	15
WL-D89 Wireless Controller	16
Preparations	17
Preparing the Power Supply	17
Attaching the Ferrite Core	17
Charging a Battery Pack	17
Preparing the Camcorder	20
Attaching the Handle Unit	20
Attaching the Lens Hood	21
Using the LCD Screen	22
Using the Viewfinder	22
Adjusting the Grip Belt and Using Straps	23
Wireless Controller	24
Basic Operation of the Camcorder	25
Turning the Camcorder On and Off	25
Changing the Camcorder's Operating Mode	26
Date, Time and Language Settings	27
Setting the Date and Time	27
Changing the Language	28
Changing the Time Zone	28
Using the Menus	29
Setup Menus	29
FUNC Menu	30
Using SD Cards	32
Compatible SD Cards	32
Inserting and Removing an SD Card	33
Initializing an SD Card	33
Selecting the SD Card for Recordings	34
Dual Recording and Relay Recording	34
Recovering Clips	35
Recording	37
Recording Video and Photos	37
Recording	37
Reviewing the Latest Clip Recorded	39
Setting the File Name for XF-AVC Clips	39
Onscreen Displays	41
Video Configuration: Video Format, Resolution, Bit Rate and Frame Rate	44
Selecting the Video Format	44
Selecting the Resolution and Bit Rate	44
Selecting the Frame Rate	44
Slow & Fast Motion Recording	46
Adjusting the Focus	47
Manual Focus	47
Using the Focus Assistance Functions	48
AF-Boosted MF	51
Continuous AF	52
Changing the AF Frame Size	52
Face Detection & Tracking	53
Zooming	55
Using the Focus/Zoom Ring	55
Using the Grip Zoom Rocker	55
Using the Handle Zoom Rocker	57
Using the Supplied Wireless Controller or an Optional Remote Controller	57
Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls	58
Digital Tele-Converter	58
Image Stabilization	60
Dynamic IS or Standard IS	60
Powered IS	60
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit	62
Shooting Modes	63
Special Scene Modes	63
Adjusting the Exposure	65
Manual Exposure (M)	65
Automatic Exposure: Programmed AE (P)	66
Automatic Exposure: Shutter Priority (Tv)	66
Automatic Exposure: Aperture Priority (Av)	66
Touch Exposure	67
Exposure Lock (AE Lock)	67
Exposure Compensation	68
Backlight Correction	68
Zebra Pattern	69
ND Filter	70
White Balance	71
Using Looks	73
Setting the Time Code	74
Selecting the Time Code Mode	74
Selecting Drop Frame or Non-Drop Frame	75
Setting the User Bit	76
Recording Audio	77
Selecting the Audio Format of MP4 Clips	77
Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels	78
Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder	79
Recording Audio from the INPUT Terminals to CH1/CH2	79
Recording Audio from the Built-In Microphone or MIC Terminal to CH1/CH2	80
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level	81
Advanced Audio Input Settings	83
Using Headphones	85
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal	86
Color Bars	86
Audio Reference Signal	86
Pre-Recording	87
Infrared Recording	88
Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller	89
Using the Optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver	90
Customization	93
CUSTOM Dial and Button	93
Assignable Buttons	94
Assignable functions	95
Saving and Loading Menu Settings	96
Saving Menu Settings	96
Loading Menu Settings	96
Playback	97
Playback	97
The Playback Index Screen	97
Changing the Index Screen	97
Playing Back Recordings	98
Playback Controls	99
Adjusting the Volume	99
Displaying Clip Information	100
Clip and Photo Operations	101
Deleting Clips and Photos	101
Trimming MP4 Clips	102
Copying Clips and Photos	103
External Connections	105
Video Output Configuration	105
Video Output Configuration (Recording)	105
Video Output Configuration (Playback)	106
Connecting to an External Monitor	107
Connection Diagram	107
<XA55> Using the SDI OUT Terminal	107
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal	108
Selecting the Video Output’s Scan Mode	109
Audio Output	110
Selecting the Audio Channels for Headphone or Speaker Output	110
Selecting the Audio Channels for HDMI Output	111
Saving Clips	113
Working with Clips on a Computer	113
Saving MP4 Clips	113
Saving XF-AVC Clips	113
Additional Information	115
Menu Options	115
FUNC menu in CAMERA mode	115
FUNC menu in MEDIA mode	116
Setup Menus	116
Troubleshooting	123
List of Messages	126
Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions	129
Maintenance/Others	133
Optional Accessories	134
Specifications	136
Camcorder	136
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter	138
BP-820 Battery Pack	138
Reference Tables	139
Approximate Recording Time on an SD Card	139
Charging Times	139
Approximate Usage Times with a Fully Charged Battery Pack	139

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Preparations

Preparing the Power Supply

You can power the camcorder using a battery pack or directly using the supplied compact power adapter. If you

connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder while a battery pack is attached, the camcorder will draw

power from the power outlet.

Attaching the Ferrite Core

Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder. Attaching the

ferrite core to the compact power adapter cable is necessary to suppress RF interference.

1 Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 6 cm (2.4 in.) from the DC plug

(the plug to be connected to the DC IN terminal).

2 Pa

the cable through the center of the core and wrap it around the core

hown in the illu

tration), then clo

e the unit until it clic

hut.

Charging a Battery Pack

You can power the camcorder using the supplied BP-820 Battery Pack or the optional BP-828 Battery Pack.

Both battery packs are compatible with Intelligent System so you can check the approximate remaining battery

usage time (in minutes) on the screen. For more accurate readings, when using a battery pack for the first time,

charge it fully and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely depleted.

1 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and plug the power cord into a power outlet.

2 Attach the battery pac

to the camcorder.