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Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder, Connection Diagram

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Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder m When you connect the camcorder to an external device, be it a monitor (to monitor the recording or for playback) or an external video recorder (for recording), use the terminal on the camcorder that matches the one you wish to use on the external device. Then, select the video signal output configuration. Operating modes: 111 Connection Diagram We recommend that you power the camcorder from a power outlet using the AC adapter. HDMI input External monitor/ digital video recorder 3G/HD-SDI inputs HTC-100 High Speed HDMI Cable (optional) HDMI IN SDI IN HDMI OUT terminal BNC cable (commercially available) SDI OUT terminal (m only) Recording Video Using an External Recorder To record video and audio on an external recorder connected to the camcorder's SDI OUT terminal (m only) or HDMI OUT terminal, change the menu settings in advance. Refer also to the external recorder's instruction manual for details on how to record. For details about the audio channels that are output, refer to Audio Output (A 114). Operating modes: 1 Select [Internal/External Rec]. > [3 ! Recording Setup] > [Internal/External Rec] 2 Touch the desired option depending on the terminal you wish to use and then touch [L]. • Touch [ø External Rec Only (SDI)] (SDI OUT terminal, m only) or [ù External Rec Only (HDMI)] (HDMI OUT terminal). 3 Select the configuration of the output signal. > [3 # Recording Setup] > [External Rec Video Config.] > Desired option > [X] • For details, refer to the Video Output Configuration table (A 109).

Section	Page
Highlights of the XF405 / XF400	3
Table of Contents	5
Introduction	9
About this Manual	9
Conventions Used in this Manual	9
Supplied Accessories	11
Names of Parts	12
Camcorder	12
Handle Unit	17
WL-D89 Wireless Controller	18
Preparations	19
Preparing the Power Supply	19
Using a Battery Pack	19
Preparing the Camcorder	22
Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit	22
Attaching the Handle Unit	22
Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap	23
Using the Viewfinder	24
Using the LCD Screen	24
Adjusting the Grip Belt and Using Straps	25
Wireless Controller	26
Using a Tripod	27
Basic Operation of the Camcorder	28
Turning the Camcorder On and Off	28
Changing the Camcorder's Operating Mode	29
Using the MENU Button and Joystick	29
Date, Time and Language Settings	30
Setting the Date and Time	30
Changing the Language	31
Changing the Time Zone	31
Using SD Cards	32
Compatible SD Cards	32
Inserting and Removing an SD Card	33
Initializing an SD Card	34
Selecting the SD Card for Recordings	34
Using the Menus	35
FUNC Menu	35
Setup Menus	36
Recording	39
Recording Video and Photos	39
Preparing to Record	39
Basic Recording	40
Reviewing the Latest Clip Recorded	41
Using the Fan	42
Setting the File Name for XF-AVC Clips	42
Onscreen Displays	44
Video Configuration: Resolution, Bit Rate and Frame Rate	47
Selecting Internal Recording	47
Selecting the Movie Format	47
Selecting the Resolution and Bit Rate	47
Selecting the Frame Rate	48
Dual Recording and Relay Recording	49
Slow & Fast Motion Recording	50
Adjusting the Focus	52
Manual Focus	52
Focus Preset	53
Using the Focus Assistance Functions	53
AF-Boosted MF	55
Continuous AF	56
Changing the AF Frame Size	56
Face Detection & Tracking	57
Zooming	59
Using the Focus/Zoom Ring	59
Using the Zoom Rockers	60
Using the Supplied Wireless Controller or an Optional Remote Controller	62
Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls	62
Digital Tele-Converter	63
Image Stabilization	64
Dynamic IS or Standard IS	64
Powered IS	64
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit	66
Shooting Modes	67
Programmed AE (P)	67
Shutter Priority AE (Tv)	67
Aperture Priority AE (Av)	68
Manual Exposure (M)	68
Special Scene Modes	69
Adjusting the Exposure	71
Exposure Lock (AE Lock)	71
Touch Exposure	71
Exposure Compensation	72
Backlight Correction	72
Zebra Pattern	73
ND Filter	74
White Balance	75
Using Looks	77
Setting the Time Code	78
Selecting the Time Code Mode	78
Selecting Drop Frame or Non-Drop Frame	79
Setting the User Bit	80
Recording Audio	81
Selecting the Audio Recording Format of MP4 Clips	81
Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels	82
Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder	83
Selecting the Audio Input Source for Audio Channels	84
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level	85
Advanced Microphone Settings	87
Using Headphones	89
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal	90
Recording Color Bars	90
Recording an Audio Reference Signal	90
Pre-Recording	91
Infrared Recording	92
Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller	93
Using the Optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver	94
Customization	97
CUSTOM Dial and Button	97
Assignable Buttons	98
Assignable functions	99
Saving and Loading Camcorder Settings	100
Saving Camcorder Settings	100
Loading Camcorder Settings	100
Playback	101
Basic Playback	101
The Playback Index Screen	101
Changing the Index Screen	102
Playing Back Recordings	102
Playback Controls	103
Adjusting the volume	104
Displaying Clip Information	104
Clip and Photo Operations	105
Deleting Clips and Photos	105
Trimming MP4 Clips	106
Copying Clips and Photos	107
Recovering Clips	108
External Connections	109
Video Output Configuration	109
Video Output Configuration by Terminal (Internal Recording Priority)	109
Video Output Configuration by Terminal (External Recording Only)	110
Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder	111
Connection Diagram	111
Recording Video Using an External Recorder	111
Connecting an External Monitor	112
Audio Output	114
Selecting the Audio Channels	114
Working with Clips on a Computer	115
Saving MP4 Clips	115
Saving XF-AVC Clips	115
Network Functions	117
About the Network Functions	117
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network	119
Camera Access Point	120
Connecting in Infrastructure Mode	121
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)	122
Searching for Access Points	123
Manual Setup	124
Connecting to a Wired (Ethernet) Network	125
Selecting a Network Connection and Changing Network Settings	126
Selecting a Network Connection	126
Changing Network Settings	126
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camcorder from a Network Device	127
Setting Up Browser Remote	127
Starting Browser Remote	128
Using Browser Remote	130
IP Streaming	135
IP Streaming Settings	135
Streaming Video over IP	136
FTP File Transfer	137
Setting Up the FTP Server and Transfer Settings	137
Transferring Clips (FTP Transfer)	138
Additional Information	139
Menu Options	139
FUNC Menu	139
Setup Menus	140
Troubleshooting	148
List of Messages	152
Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions	157
Maintenance/Others	161
Optional Accessories	162
Specifications	164
Camcorder	164
CA-946 AC Adapter	166
BP-828 Battery Pack	166
Reference Tables	167
Charging Times	167
Approximate Recording Time on an SD Card	167
Approximate Recording Times with a Fully Charged Battery Pack	168