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Chapter 5 Shooting - Convenient shooting functions Convenient shooting functions Zebra patterns display The unit can display 2 types of zebra patterns to the output image from the LCD monitor. 1 Select the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [EI ASSIST] → [ZEBRA] → [ON]. ≥ You can also either press the USER button assigned to [ZEBRA] or touch the USER button icon to display the zebra pattern and switch display/ hide. This changes depending on the [ZEBRA] settings. [MOMENT] [ON], [OFF] [ZEBRA] settings Operation when the USER button is pressed Displays the zebra pattern for approximately 5 seconds. Switches display/hide of the zebra pattern. Setting the detection level 1 Set each item in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [EI ASSIST]. [ZEBRA1 DETECT] Item [ZEBRA2 DETECT] [ZEBRA2] Description of settings Sets the detection level of zebra pattern 1. [50%]...[105%] Sets the detection level of zebra pattern 2. [50%]...[105%] Switches enable/disable of zebra pattern 2. [ON], [OFF] ∫ Display area of the zebra pattern The display area of the zebra pattern varies depending on the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [EI ASSIST] setting. [105%]      [0%] A [ZEBRA2] B [ZEBRA2 DETECT] C [ZEBRA1 DETECT] 1 [ON] 2 [OFF] @ NOTE 0 The zebra pattern cannot be recorded. 0 To record video with less overexposure, manually adjust the shutter speed and brightness (iris/gain) so that the zebra pattern is no longer displayed. (l 108, 109, 112) Displaying the marker Displaying the center marker A center marker can be displayed. 1 Select the type of the center marker in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu → [MARKER] → [CENTER MARKER]. [1] [2] [3] [4] ≥ The center marker is not displayed when [OFF] is selected. - 134 -

Section	Page
Safety Precautions	2
Contents	9
Chapter 1 Overview	11
Before using the unit	12
Accessories/Optional accessories	15
Accessories	15
Optional accessories	16
When turning on the power for the first time	17
[TIME ZONE]	17
[CLOCK SETTING]	17
What you can do with this unit	18
Recording to the memory card	18
Linking to external devices	18
Connecting to the network	19
Chapter 2 Description of Parts	20
Main unit	21
Handle unit ([X2000] supplied, [X1500] optional: VW-HU1)	24
Basic operation	26
Multidial operation	26
Touch operation of the LCD monitor	26
Chapter 3 Preparation	27
Power supply	28
Attaching and removing the battery	28
Charging the battery	29
Attaching accessories	31
Adjusting the grip belt	31
Attaching the lens hood	31
Attaching the eye cup	32
Attaching the handle unit ([X2000] supplied, [X1500] optional)	33
Attaching the external microphone	35
Attaching a tripod	36
Turning on/off the power	37
Turning the unit on and off with the power button	37
Turning the unit on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder	37
Charging the built-in battery	37
Setting the date/time of the internal clock	38
Preparing the memory card	39
Memory cards supported by the unit (As of January 2020)	39
Preventing unintentional erasing	40
Inserting/removing the memory card	41
Formatting the memory card	41
Recording time of the memory card	42
Handling the recording data	44
Setting of time data	47
Definition of time data	47
User bits settings	47
Setting the time code	48
Assigning function to the USER buttons	50
Functions assigned to USER buttons	50
Checking the function assigned to the USER buttons	52
Adjusting and setting the LCD monitor	53
Using the LCD monitor	53
Adjusting the LCD monitor	53
Mirror shooting	53
Adjusting and setting the viewfinder	54
Using the viewfinder	54
Adjusting the viewfinder	54
Tally lamp	55
Chapter 4 Operation	56
Basic operation of the screen	57
Major button operation and screen display	57
Major button operation and switching screen	58
Operating each screen	59
Camera image screen	59
Thumbnail screen	59
Operation icon screen	59
Basic operation of the menu	60
Configuration of the menu	60
Displaying the menu	61
Operating the menu	62
Initializing the menu	63
Menu settings	64
[THUMBNAIL] menu	64
[CAMERA] menu	65
[SCENE FILE] menu	68
[AUDIO] menu	73
[VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu	75
[RECORDING] menu	83
[NETWORK] menu	85
[SYSTEM] menu	89
[OTHERS] menu	90
Factory setting value of the scene file	93
[SCENE FILE] menu	93
Target items for scene file/setup file/initialization	94
[THUMBNAIL] menu	94
[CAMERA] menu	94
[SCENE FILE] menu	95
[AUDIO] menu	96
[VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu	96
[RECORDING] menu	98
[NETWORK] menu	98
[SYSTEM] menu	98
[OTHERS] menu	99
Handling setting data	100
Scene files	100
Setup file	102
Chapter 5 Shooting	103
Shooting	104
Selecting the resolution, codec, and frame rate for recording video	105
Adjustable settings when shooting	108
Iris	108
Gain	109
Super gain	109
AE level (exposure compensation)	110
Brightness adjustment	111
Focusing (manual focus)	111
Setting the shutter speed	112
Area mode function	112
Adjusting the white and black balance	114
White balance adjustment	114
Black balance adjustment	117
Using the zoom function	118
Adjusting the zoom position	118
Using the built-in LED light	120
Adjust the amount of light from the built-in LED light	120
Image quality adjustment	121
Detail function	121
Skin tone function	121
RB gain control function	121
Chroma setting function	121
Matrix function	121
Color correction function	122
Black control function	122
Gamma function	122
Knee function	122
Flash band compensation (FBC) function	123
Flash band compensation function settings	123
When using the flash band compensation function	123
Super slow recording function	124
Audio input	125
Switching the audio input	125
Using the built-in microphone/external microphone (stereo mini jack)	125
Using audio equipment/external microphone (XLR, 3-pin)	126
Adjusting the audio recording level	126
Monitoring the audio	128
Confirming audio input setting	128
Special recording function	129
Pre-recording	129
Relay recording	129
Simultaneous recording	130
Background recording	131
Interval recording	132
IR recording	133
Convenient shooting functions	134
Zebra patterns display	134
Displaying the marker	134
Focus assist function	135
Face detection/tracking AE&AF function	138
Optical image stabilizer function	138
Dynamic range stretcher function	139
Time stamp function	140
Waveform monitor function	140
Digital zoom function	141
Level gauge	141
Operation icon screen display	142
Displaying the operation icon screen	142
Multi manual function	143
Displaying the operation icon screen	144
Adjusting headphone volume	144
Chapter 6 Playback	145
Thumbnail operation	146
Thumbnail operation overview	146
Thumbnail screen	146
Copying clip	149
Deleting clips	150
Protecting clips	150
Restoring clips	151
Playing back clips	152
Useful playback function	154
Resume play	154
Still image recording function	155
Chapter 7 Output and Screen Display	156
Output format	157
Format that can be output from the <SDI OUT> terminal [X2000]	157
Format that can be output from the <HDMI> terminal	158
Screen status display	159
Screen display during shooting	159
Screen display during playback	163
Checking and displaying shooting status	164
Mode check display	165
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices	167
Connecting with headphones and TV/monitor	168
Headphones	168
Remote control	168
TV/monitor	169
Connection function via the USB terminal	170
Connection with a computer in card reader mode	170
Operating environment (mass storage)	171
Remote operation by iPhone/iPad or Android terminal	172
Chapter 9 Network Connection	173
Network connection	174
Available functions	174
About the wireless LAN function on this unit	174
Network settings	175
Wireless LAN settings	175
Confirming the network status	177
Connecting to the iPhone/iPad or Android terminal	178
Unit settings	178
Preparing the HC ROP app	179
Connecting to the HC ROP app	179
Operation while the HC ROP app is connected	179
Streaming function	180
Unit settings	180
Starting streaming with an operation from the application software	181
Starting streaming with an operation on the unit	182
Entering the setting using the setting tool	183
Chapter 10 Notes	184
Frequently asked questions	185
Power supply	185
Battery	185
Memory card	185
Indication	185
Shooting	186
Playback	186
Connections with external devices	186
Computers	187
Others	187
Warning system	188
Cases indicated by error messages	188
Recording function that cannot be used simultaneously	192
Updating the unit’s firmware	193
Cleaning and storing	194
Cleaning the main unit	194
Cautions for storage	194
Chapter 11 Specification	195
Dimensions	196
Specifications	197
General	197
Camera	197
Memory card recorder	198
Digital video	199
Digital audio	199
Streaming	199
Wi-Fi	199
Video output	199
Audio input	200
Audio output	200
Other input/output	200
Monitor	200
Handle unit ([X2000] supplied, [X1500] optional)	200
AC adaptor	200
Battery pack (AG-VBR59)	200
Index	201

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Chapter 5

Shooting

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Convenient shooting functions

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Convenient shooting functions

Zebra patterns display

The unit can display 2 types of zebra patterns to the output image from the LCD monitor.

Select the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu

→

[EI ASSIST]

→

[ZEBRA]

→

[ON].

≥

You can also either press the USER button assigned to [ZEBRA] or touch the USER button icon to display the zebra pattern and switch display/

hide. This changes depending on the [ZEBRA] settings.

Setting the detection level

Set each item in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu

→

[EI ASSIST].

∫

Display area of the zebra pattern

The display area of the zebra pattern varies depending on the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu

→

[EI ASSIST] setting.

NOTE

The zebra pattern cannot be recorded.

To record video with less overexposure, manually adjust the shutter speed and brightness (iris/gain) so that the zebra pattern is no longer displayed.

(

108, 109, 112)

Displaying the marker

Displaying the center marker

A center marker can be displayed.

Select the type of the center marker in the [VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] menu

→

[MARKER]

→

[CENTER MARKER].

≥

The center marker is not displayed when [OFF] is selected.

[ZEBRA] settings

Operation when the USER button is pressed

[MOMENT]

Displays the zebra pattern for approximately 5 seconds.

[ON], [OFF]

Switches display/hide of the zebra pattern.

Item

Description of settings

[ZEBRA1 DETECT]

Sets the detection level of zebra pattern 1.

[50%]…[105%]

[ZEBRA2 DETECT]

Sets the detection level of zebra pattern 2.

[50%]…[105%]

[ZEBRA2]

Switches enable/disable of zebra pattern 2.

[ON], [OFF]

[ZEBRA2]

[ZEBRA2 DETECT]

[ZEBRA1 DETECT]

[ON]

[OFF]

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[105%]

[0%]









