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Recording
Recording on Channels 1 and 2
Select the audio input from FRONT MIC (supplied microphone unit), AUDI\
O1 (RCA terminals) or REAR
(XLR terminals). Refer also to the audio block diagram ( 122).
When Using the Front Microphone
Set the INPUT SELECT switch to FRONT MIC.
Turn on the microphone attenuator (20 dB) as necessary by setting the FRONT MIC ATT. switch to ATT.
When Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO1 (Line-in Recording)
1. Connect the device to the RCA terminals of AUDIO1.
2. Set the INPUT SELECT switch to AUDIO1.
When Connecting to the XLR terminals
1. Connect a microphone to the XLR terminals.
To supply a microphone with phantom power, set the +48V switch to ON. Make sure to connect the
microphone first, before turning on the phantom power. Keep the microphone connected when turning
off the phantom power.
2. Set the INPUT SELECT switch to REAR.
3. Set the REC CH SELECT switch to CH1 or CH1·CH2.
4. Turn on the microphone attenuator (20 dB) as necessary by setting the MIC ATT. switchto ATT.
5. For 12dB gain-up: Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [R-XLR \
GAINUP], set it to [12dB] and close the menu.

Input terminal Position of the REC CH SELECT switch Recorded channel
CH1/3 CH1 Channel 1
CH1·CH2 Channel 1+Channel 2
CH2/4 CH1 Channel 2
CH1·CH2 – – –  
						

							
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Recording on Channels 3 and 4
Select the audio input from SHOE (optional MA-300 Microphone Adapter),\
 AUDIO2 (RCA terminals) or
REAR (XLR terminals). Refer also to the audio block diagram ( 122).
Make sure to set [AUDIO MODE] to [12bit CH        ,        ].
When Connecting to the Advanced Accessory Shoe
1. Attach the optional MA-300 Microphone Adapter to the advanced accessory shoe.
• With the MA-300, you can use balanced microphones on all 4 channels.
• Refer also to the MA-300 instruction manual.
2. Set the INPUT SELECT switch to SHOE.
❍Phantom power cannot be used with the MA-300.
❍ MA-100 and MA-200 cannot be used.
When Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO2 (Line-in Recording)
1. Connect the device to the RCA terminals of AUDIO2.
2. Set the INPUT SELECT switch to AUDIO2.
When Connecting to the XLR terminals
1. Connect a microphone to the XLR terminals.
To supply a microphone with phantom power, set the +48V switch to ON. Make sure to connect the
microphone first, before turning on the phantom power. Keep the microphone connected when turning
off the phantom power.
2. Set the INPUT SELECT switch to REAR.
3. Turn on the microphone attenuator (20 dB) as necessary by setting the MIC ATT. switch
to ATT.
4. For 12 dB gain-up: Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [R-XLR\
 GAINUP], set it to [12dB] and close the menu.

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When connecting a microphone not supporting phantom power, make sure to set the +48V switch
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Recording
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level
Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator on the Screen
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [AUDIO LEVEL], select a setting
option and close the menu.
The audio level indicator can also be turned on/off with the custom key ( 74).
Automatic Audio Adjustments
Set the REC LEVEL switch to A.
Manual Audio Adjustments
1. Set the REC LEVEL switch to M.
2. When recording on 4 channels, press the AUDIO MONITOR button and select CH1/2 orCH3/4.
The setting changes with each press of the button in the order of CH1/2, CH3/4, CH1+3/2+4. Do not
select CH1+3/2+4 when adjusting the level.
3. Turn the respective CH1, CH2, CH3 or CH4 dial to adjust the audio level.
❍We recommend using headphones when adjusting the audio level. If the input l\
evel is too high,
audio may become distorted even if the audio level indicator is displaying an appropriate level\
.
❍ You can select to synchronize the audio signal with the video signal by adding an equal amount o\
f
delay to the audio. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUD.\
M.SET], set it to [LINE
OUT] and close the menu. If you wish to monitor audio in real time, sele\
ct [NORMAL]. In either
setting, audio and video signals will be recorded synchronized on a tape.

AUDIO LEVEL••ON
DISPLAY SETUP/
( 26)

When connecting a microphone not supporting phantom power, make sure to set the +48V switch
to OFF. Otherwise the microphone may be damaged.

CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 dials
AUDIO MONITOR button REC LEVEL switch  
						

							
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Image Stabilizer (Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer)

The image stabilizer can be turned off.
Move the STABILIZER ON/OFF switch to OFF.
❍The image stabilizer cannot be turned off in the Easy Recording mode.
❍ The image stabilizer is designed to compensate a normal degree of camcorder shake.
❍ The image stabilizer may not be effective when attaching an optional Ext\
ender.
❍ We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when mounting the camcorder on a tripod.

STABILIZER ON/OFF switch  
						

							
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Recording
Programmed auto exposure modes provide automated advanced recording tech\
niques ensuring
professional results in various shooting conditions. 
Selecting the Programmed AE Modes
Press the button and turn the POWER dial.
The symbol of the selected mode appears.Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly.
Auto
Like the Easy Recording mode, the camcorder automatically controls camer\
a
adjustments allowing you to simply point and shoot. However, in the Auto
mode, you have the option of adjusting the settings manually.
Shutter-Priority ( 58)
Use this mode to select the shutter speed. The camcorder automatically sets a
matching aperture setting.
Aperture-Priority ( 59)
Use this mode to select between 7 aperture settings - from f/1.6 to f/11 (or to
full iris close) - and the camcorder automatically sets a matching shut\
ter speed.
This mode allows for the best control of depth of field.

Using the Programmed AE Modes

Tv  2 000
Tv  2000

A v  F 2.0
Av  F2. 0

POWER dial  
						

							
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Manual ( 60)
This mode offers the creative freedom of a complete range of manual controls.
In the Manual mode, options exist to set the exposure at any combination of
shutter speed and aperture levels.
Spotlight
The Spotlight mode automatically adjusts the exposure to effectively record
images and/or subjects lit by a spotlight or other concentrated light so\
urce.
Low Light (60i/30p)
This mode allows you to continue recording even when light levels begin \
to
fall. The Low Light mode selects lower shutter speeds (60i: 1/8-1/59, 3\
0p: 1/8-
1/29) to deliver proper exposure. 
Slow shutter speeds are not available in 24p mode. The shutter speeds wi\
ll be
the same as in the Easy Recording mode.
❍Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
❍ Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.
❍ White points may appear on the screen.
❍ Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust t\
he focus manually.
Easy Recording
The camcorder automatically controls focus, shutter speed, aperture, gai\
n,
white balance, and AE Shift allowing you to simply point and shoot. This\
 mode
locks all of these features and options, making them fixed and unadjusta\
ble.

MAN UAL
1/1 00
F 2.0
+
–MANUAL
1/100
F2. 0
+
–

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Availability of functions in each recording program.
Recording programs
EXP. LOCK button
IRIS dial
SHUTTER button
AE SHIFT dial
GAIN dial
WHITE BALANCE dial
Custom preset adjustments
CUSTOM PRESET SELECT
button
CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF
button
Skin detail
Frequency selection of Clear
Scan
Clear Scani
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*1: Available when the exposure is locked.
*2: Not available when exposure is locked.
*3: Available during clear scan.
20 ×L IS, 16 ×IS II and 3 ×zoom lens
Recording program
Manual focus ring
Zoom ring
Image Stabilizer*
ND filter
Focus mode
e AF switch/PUSH AF
button Modes other than 
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i (autofocus) h
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1. Set the POWER dial to Tv.
2. Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER  ror tbutton.
❍Other settings such as aperture are set automatically.
❍ The shutter speed changes when you lock and change the exposure.
❍ When the gain is set to automatic, the shutter speed number flashes on t\
he screen when the
selected shutter speed is too high or too low for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the
shutter speed. If you are using a ND filter, turn it off first and readjust the shutter speed.
❍ The image quality may decrease to some extend when using slow shutter speeds.
❍ Autofocus may not work when using slow shutter speeds.
❍ When recording under artificial light sources such as fluorescent, mercury or halogen lamps, the
screen may flicker depending on the shutter speed. To avoid the flicker, set the shutter speed to
1/100.

Available shutter speeds depend on the selected frame rate.
60i/30p 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/80\
00, 1/15000, 
CS (clear scan)
24p 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1\
/15000, 
CS (clear scan)
Recording in the Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode

POWER dial
SHUTTER rbutton
SHUTTER tbutton  
						

							
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Recording in the Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode

Available aperture values (with 20×L IS lens)
F1.6, F2.0, F2.8, F4.0, F5.6, F8.0, F11, CLOSE
1. Set the POWER dial to  Av.
2. Select the aperture with the IRIS dial.
❍ Other settings such as shutter speed are set automatically.
❍ The aperture changes when you lock and change the exposure.
❍ When the gain is set to automatic, the aperture number flashes on the screen when the selected
aperture is not appropriate for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the aperture.
❍ When the built-in ND filter of a lens is activated, the picture may beco\
me dark when you set a
high F number. In such case, turn the ND Filter off first and readjust the aperture.

POWER dial
IRIS dial  
						

							
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You can set the exposure at any combination of shutter speed and aperture levels.
1. Set the POWER dial to M.
The exposure indicator appears.
2. Select the aperture with the IRIS dial.
3. Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER  r or tbutton.

Recording in the Manual Mode

Available settings 
Shutter speed 60i/30p 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/75, 1/90, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/180, 
1/210, 1/250, 1/300, 1/360, 1/420, 1/500, 1/600, 1/720, 1/840, 
1/1000, 1/1200, 1/1400, 1/1700, 1/2000, 1/2300, 1/2600, 1/3000, 
1/4000, 1/8000, 1/15000, CS (clear scan)
24p 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/75, 1/90, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/180, 1/210,  1/250, 1/300, 1/360, 1/420, 1/500, 1/600, 1/720, 1/840, 1/1000, 
1/1200, 1/1400, 1/1700, 1/2000, 1/2300, 1/2600, 1/3000, 1/4000, 
1/8000,1/15000, CS (clear scan)
Aperture F1.6, F1.8, F2.0, F2.2, F2.4, F2.6, F2.8, F3.2, F3.4, F3.7, F4.0, F4.4, \
(with 20 ×L IS lens) F4.8, F5.2, F5.6, F6.2, F6.7, F7.3, F8.0, F8.7, F9.5, F10, F11, CLOSE
POWER dial
IRIS dial SHUTTERrbutton
SHUTTER tbutton