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Notes

Maintenance of the unit or frequently asked questions are described.

≥Frequently asked questions: 288

≥Warning system: 292

≥Recording function that cannot be used simultaneously: 297

≥Updating the unit’s firmware: 298

≥Cleaning and storing: 299

≥Trademark: 300

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About Operating Instructions2
Table of Contents3
Overview9
Before Using the Unit10
Description of Parts15
Accessories23
Optional Accessories24
When Turning on the Power for the First Time25
[Time Zone]25
[Clock Setting]25
What You Can Do with this Unit26
Recording to the Memory Card26
Linking to External Devices26
Connecting to the Network27
USB Tethering Connection [X2]28
Basic Operation29
Multidial Operation29
Touch Operation of the LCD Monitor29
Preparations before Recording30
Power Supply31
Charging the Battery31
Attaching and Removing the Battery33
Standard Charging Time and Recordable Time33
Connecting to the AC Outlet35
Attaching Accessories36
Adjusting the Grip Belt36
Attaching the Lens Hood36
Attaching the Eye Cup38
Attaching the External Microphone38
Attaching the INPUT Terminal Cap39
Attaching a Tripod40
Turning the Unit On/Off41
Charging the Built-In Battery42
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock43
Preparing the Memory Card45
Memory Cards Supported by the Unit (as of August 2022)45
Preventing Unintentional Erasing45
Status of the Card Access Lamp and Memory Card46
Inserting/Removing the Memory Card46
Formatting the Memory Card47
Recording Time of the Memory Card48
Handling the Recording Data50
Folder Structure Example of a Memory Card50
Volume Label of the Memory Card51
Folder Name of the MOV Format/Mp4 Format Video Data51
File Name of the MOV Format/Mp4 Format Video Data52
About the Number of Clips that Can be Recorded to a Memory Card52
Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor53
Using the LCD Monitor53
Adjusting the LCD Monitor54
Mirror Shooting54
Adjusting and Setting the Viewfinder55
Using the Viewfinder55
Adjusting the Viewfinder56
Tally Lamps57
Settings before Recording58
Setting of Time Data59
Definition of Time Data59
User Bits Settings60
Setting the Time Code61
Presetting the Time Code to External [X2]62
Supplying the Time Code Externally [X2]64
Assigning Functions to the USER Buttons65
Functions Assigned to USER Buttons66
Basic Operation of the Screen69
Major Button Operation and Screen Display70
Major Button Operation and Switching Screen71
Operating each Screen73
Menu74
Basic Operation of the Menu75
Configuration of the Menu75
Displaying the Menu76
Operating the Menu77
Initializing the Menu78
[THUMBNAIL] Menu79
[CAMERA] Menu80
[SCENE FILE] Menu85
[AUDIO] Menu94
[VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] Menu97
[RECORDING] Menu109
[NETWORK] Menu112
[SYSTEM] Menu120
[OTHERS] Menu122
Factory Setting Value of the Scene File126
Target Items for Scene File/Setup File/Initialization129
[THUMBNAIL] Menu129
[CAMERA] Menu129
[SCENE FILE] Menu130
[AUDIO] Menu131
[VIDEO OUT/LCD/VF] Menu131
[RECORDING] Menu133
[NETWORK] Menu133
[SYSTEM] Menu134
[OTHERS] Menu135
Handling Setting Data136
Scene Files136
Setup File139
Shooting141
Shooting142
About Auto Mode/Manual Mode144
Check Videos Recorded145
Selecting the Resolution, Codec, and Frame Rate for Recording Video146
Adjustable Settings When Shooting150
Iris151
Gain152
AE Level (Exposure Compensation)154
Brightness Adjustment155
Focus156
Setting the Shutter Speed159
Area Mode Function161
Adjusting the White and Black Balance163
White Balance Adjustment164
Setting the Variable Value for the White Balance165
Settings of the Auto Tracking White Balance (ATW) Function166
Black Balance Adjustment167
Using the Zoom Function168
Adjusting the Zoom Position169
About the Zoom Speed169
Using I.zoom170
Using Fast Zoom170
Image Quality Adjustment171
Detail Function172
Skin Tone Function173
RB Gain Control Function174
Chroma Setting Function175
Matrix Function176
Color Correction Function177
Black Control Function178
Gamma Function179
Knee Function180
White Clip Function181
Audio Input182
Switching the Audio Input183
Using the Built-In Microphone184
Using Audio Equipment/External Microphone (XLR, 3-Pin)184
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level185
Monitoring the Audio187
Special Recording Function188
Variable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording Function/Super Slow Recording Function189
Variable Frame Rate (VFR)189
Super Slow Recording Function191
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Recording Function [X2]193
V-Log Recording Function [X2]194
Pre-Recording195
Relay Recording196
Simultaneous Recording197
Background Recording198
Dual Codec Recording [X2]200
Interval Recording202
IR Recording203
Convenient Shooting Functions204
Zebra Patterns Display205
Displaying the Marker206
Focus Assist Function208
Face Detection/Tracking AE&AF Function211
Optical Image Stabilizer Function213
Dynamic Range Stretcher Function214
Time Stamp Function215
Waveform Monitor Function216
Digital Zoom Function217
Level Gauge218
Flash Band Compensation (FBC) Function219
Operation Icon Screen Display220
Multi Manual Function221
Displaying the Operation Icon Screen222
Adjusting Headphone Volume222
Playback223
Thumbnail Operation224
Thumbnail Operation Overview224
Thumbnail Screen225
Playing Back Clips229
Useful Playback Function232
Copying Clip233
Deleting Clips234
Protecting Clips235
Restoring Clips236
Still Image Recording Function237
Output Format238
Format that Can be Output from the SDI out Terminal [X2]239
Format that Can be Output from the HDMI Terminal240
Note Regarding Simultaneous Output to the SDI out Terminal and the HDMI Terminal [X2]242
Screen Status Display244
Screen Display During Shooting245
Screen Display During Playback253
Screen Display During Playback254
Checking and Displaying Shooting Status254
Mode Check Display256
Connecting to External Devices260
Connecting with Headphones and Tv/Monitor261
Headphones261
Remote Control261
Tv/Monitor262
Connection Function Via the USB Terminal263
Connection with a Computer in Card Reader Mode263
Operating Environment (Mass Storage)265
Remote Operation by Iphone/Ipad or Android Terminal266
Network Connection267
Network Connection268
Available Functions269
About the Wireless LAN Function on this Unit269
Preparing for Connection270
Network Settings271
Wireless LAN Settings271
Wired LAN Settings274
USB Tethering Setting [X2]276
Confirming the Network Status276
Confirming the Network Environment277
Connecting to the Iphone/Ipad or Android Terminal278
Unit Settings278
Preparing the HC ROP App279
Connecting to the HC ROP App279
Operation While the HC ROP App Is Connected279
Streaming Function280
Basic Setting of the Camera281
Setting for each Protocol and Starting the Streaming283
Management of Setting Information285
Entering the Setting Using the Setting Tool286
Notes287
Frequently Asked Questions288
Power Supply/Battery288
Memory Card289
Indication289
Shooting289
Playback290
Connections with External Devices290
Computers290
Others291
Warning System292
Recording Function that Cannot be Used Simultaneously297
Updating the Unit's Firmware298
Cleaning and Storing299
Trademark300
Specification302
Dimensions303
Specifications304
General304
Camera305
Memory Card Recorder307
Digital Video308
Digital Audio309
Dual Codec [X2]309
Streaming309
Wi-Fi310
Video Output310
Audio Input311
Audio Output311
Other Input/Output311
Monitor312
AC Adaptor312
Battery Charger312
Battery Pack (AG-VBR59)313

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