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MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License .............................................. 192

MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License............................................... 192

About Bitmap Fonts ................................................................................ 192

About OpenSSL ....................................................................................... 193

Index.......................................................................................................... 196

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Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Foreword10
- Before Use10
Mode Indications in this Manual10
Chapter 1 : Overview11
Features11
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls13
- Power Supply13
- Light Switch13
- Power Switch13
- Accessory Attachments14
- Fitting for Optional Microphone Holder14
- Shoulder Pad14
- Shoulder Strap Fitting14
- Operating and Connectors Section15
- Filter Selector15
- Shutter Selector15
- Gain Selector17
- Menu On/Off Switch17
  - Lcd Monitor18
  - Access Lamp19
- Prev Button19
- Next Button19
- Menu Button20
- Reset/Return Button20
- Shift Button21
- Essence Mark Button21
- Pc Connector22
- LCD Monitor24
- Recording Mode25
- Status Display25
- HDVF-20A Viewfinder (Optional)26
- CBK-VF01 Viewfinder (Optional)27
- Status Display on the Viewfinder Screen28
- Mirror Switch28
- Green Tally Indicator28
- Green Tally29
  - Color Temperature30
  - Video Format30
  - Electric Color Temperature Filter31
- Filter Position31
- White Balance Memory31
Chapter 2 : Preparations33
Preparing a Power Supply33
- Using a Battery Pack33
- Using AC Power34
Attaching the Viewfinder34
- Adjusting the Viewfinder Position35
- Using the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket35
- Detaching the Eyepiece36
- Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus and Screen37
Setting the Area of Use38
Setting the Date/Time of the Internal Clock39
Mounting and Adjusting the Lens39
- Adjusting the Flange Focal Length40
Preparing the Audio Input System41
- Connecting a Microphone to the MIC in Connector41
- Connecting Microphones to the AUDIO in Connectors42
- Attaching a UHF Portable Tuner (for a UHF Wireless Microphone System)43
- Connecting Line Input Audio Equipment44
Tripod Mounting45
Connecting a Video Light46
Using the Shoulder Strap47
Adjusting the Shoulder Pad Position48
Chapter 3 : Adjustments and Settings49
Setting the Video Format49
- Selecting the Recording Mode51
- Changing the Video Format51
Adjusting the Black Balance and the White Balance52
- Adjusting the Black Balance52
- Adjusting the White Balance53
Setting the Electronic Shutter55
- Shutter Modes55
- Selecting the Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed55
Changing the Reference Value for Automatic Iris Adjustment57
Adjusting the Audio Level58
- Manually Adjusting the Audio Levels of the Audio Inputs from the AUDIO in CH-1/CH-2 Connectors58
- Manually Adjusting the Audio Level of the MIC in Connector58
- Recording Audio on Channels 3 and 459
Setting the Time Data60
- Setting the Timecode60
- Setting the User Bits61
- Synchronizing the Timecode61
Setting Shot Data63
- Creating a Shot ID63
Checking Camcorder Settings and Status Information (Status Screens)64
Chapter 4 : Shooting66
Handling Sxs Memory Cards66
- About Sxs Memory Cards66
- Loading and Ejecting Sxs Memory Cards67
- Selecting the Sxs Memory Card to Use68
- Formatting (Initializing) Sxs Memory Cards68
- If You Load a Memory Card Formatted in the Different Recording Mode from the Mode Selected on the Camcorder69
- Checking the Remaining Recording Time69
- Restoring Sxs Memory Cards70
Handling USB Flash Drives71
- Formatting (Initializing) USB Flash Drives71
- Restoring USB Flash Drives71
Basic Operations72
- Playing Recorded Clips74
- Deleting Recorded Clips75
Advanced Operations75
- Recording Shot Marks75
- Setting OK Marks76
- Starting to Record from Pre-Stored Video (Picture Cache Function)76
- Recording Time-Lapse Video (Interval Rec Function)77
- Shooting Stop Motion Animations (Frame Rec Function)79
- Shooting with Slow & Quick Motion80
- Recording with the Clip Continuous Rec Function81
- Framing Shots with the Freeze MIX Function82
Recording Proxy Data83
- Recording Proxy Data While Recording Clips83
- Recording Proxy Data for Existing Clips84
- Deleting All Proxy Data from a USB Flash Drive84
Planning Metadata Operations85
- Loading a Planning Metadata File into Camcorder's Internal Memory85
- Defining Clip Names in Planning Metadata86
- Defining Shot Mark Names in Planning Metadata88
Chapter 5 : Clip Operations89
Clip Playback89
- Thumbnail Screen89
- Index Picture90
  - Clip Name90
  - File Format90
- Playing Clips92
- Using Thumbnails to Search Inside Clips93
- Expand Thumbnail Screen93
Thumbnail Operations94
- THUMBNAIL Menu Configuration94
- Basic THUMBNAIL Menu Operations96
- Changing the Thumbnail Screen Type96
- Displaying Clip Properties98
- Adding and Deleting OK, NG or KP Marks99
- Protecting Clips100
- Copying Clips100
- Deleting Clips101
- Displaying the Expand Thumbnail Screen102
- Displaying the Essence Mark Thumbnail Screen103
- Adding and Deleting Shot Marks104
- Changing Clip Index Pictures104
- Dividing Clips104
Chapter 6 : Menu and Detailed Settings105
Setup Menu Organization and Levels105
- Setup Menu Organization105
- Setup Menu Levels105
Basic Setup Menu Operations107
Menu List109
- USER Menu (Factory Default Configuration)109
- OPERATION Menu110
- PAINT Menu128
- MAINTENANCE Menu134
- FILE Menu149
Assigning Functions to Assignable Switches154
- Functions that Can be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 0 Switch154
- Functions that Can be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 2 Switch155
- Functions that Can be Assigned to the ASSIGN. 1 and 3 Switches155
- Button155
- Functions that Can be Assigned to the RET Button on the Lens158
Chapter 7 : Saving and Loading User Setting Data159
Saving and Loading Settings159
- Saving Setting Data159
- Loading Setting Data160
- Resetting a File after Changing Its Contents161
Saving and Loading Scene Files161
- Saving Scene Files161
- Loading Scene Files162
Saving and Loading Lens Files163
- Setting Lens File Data163
- Saving Lens Files163
- Loading Lens Files163
- Loading Lens Files Automatically164
Saving and Loading User Files164
- Saving User Files164
- Loading Setting Data165
Chapter 8 : Connecting External Devices166
Connecting External Monitors166
Operating Clips with a Computer168
- Using the Expresscard Slot of a Computer168
- USB Connection with a Computer168
Connecting an External Device (I.link Connection)170
- Recording the Camera Picture on an External Device170
- Nonlinear Editing171
- Recording External Input Signals171
Configuring a Shooting and Recording System172
Chapter 9 : Maintenance173
Testing the Camcorder173
- Cleaning the Viewfinder173
- Note about the Battery Terminal174
Operation Warnings175
- Error Indication175
- Warning Indication176
Appendix183
Important Notes on Operation183
Exchanging the Battery of the Internal Clock185
Specifications185
- General185
- Camera Block186
- Audio Block187
- Display187
- Media Block187
- Inputs/Outputs187
- Supplied Accessories188
- Recommended Additional Equipment188
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories190
About I.link191
MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License192
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License192
About Bitmap Fonts192
About Openssl193
- Index196

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