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You can display the recording screen in black and white. This function is convenient when 
a black and white screen will make it easier to set focus with Manual Focus.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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Even if you use the HDMI output during recording, this function will not work for the connected 
device.
•Recorded images will not be affected.
You can switch screens, such as the recording screen or the on-monitor recording 
information screen, to those that are suitable for motion picture recording.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
In Recording Mode
The details of [Rec Quality] and the available recording time will be displayed. The 
on-monitor recording information will be switched to those of the motion pictures.
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The exposure compensation value display will be switched within the available range for 
motion pictures. When adjusting the exposure compensation, the range available only for 
pictures will be indicated as [ ].
•The icons for functions that are not available for motion pictures, such as the ones for the flash 
or the number of pixels, will not be displayed.
Displaying the recording screen in black and white ([Monochrome Live View])
Applicable modes: 
> [Custom]  > [Monochrome Live View]
[Video-Priority Display]
Applicable modes: 
> [Custom]  > [Video-Priority Display]
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In Playback Mode
The details of [Rec Quality] will be displayed.
During HDMI output, you can record while monitoring motion 
pictures on the TV, etc.
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Refer to  P325 on how to connect with TV by using HDMI micro 
cable.
•The [Rec Quality] setting in the motion picture recording menu 
will be applied to screens that are output through the HDMI 
connection during recording.
•If you output an image being played back, it will be output with the [HDMI Mode (Play)] setting 
in [TV Connection] in the [Setup] menu.  (P65)
Limitations on the use of the HDMI output
•When using the Auto Focus Mode [ ] or MF assist, the screen cannot be enlarged in 
windowed mode ([PIP]).
•Ex. Tele Conv. (motion picture) does not work (excluding Creative Motion Picture Mode).•[Aspect Ratio] in the [Rec] menu is fixed to [16:9].
•[Rec Quality] in the [Motion Picture] menu is not available for motion pictures with their size set 
to [VGA].
•[Sound Output] in the [Motion Picture] menu is fixed to [REC SOUND].
•Electronic sounds and electronic shutter sounds are muted.
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∫ Setting the output method of the HDMI connection
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If [4K Down Convert] works when the motion picture size is set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality] 
and the image is output through the HDMI connection, it may take longer than usual to adjust 
the focus with Auto Focus and the camera may respond slower to continuous focus 
adjustment.
•If you use the Wi-Fi function while using the HDMI output with [Bit Mode] set to [4:2:2 8bit], the 
image will not be displayed on the cameras screen.
•When you use the HDMI output during recording, the image may be displayed with a time lag.
> [Motion Picture]  > [HDMI Rec Output]
[Bit Mode] Sets the picture quality for the HDMI output.
[4:2:2 8bit]:
Allows you to record the image being output through the HDMI connection 
as a motion picture. This option is ideal for monitoring the image on the 
external monitor while recording it.
[4:2:2 10bit]:
Allows you to output the image through the HDMI connection in high picture 
quality. This option is ideal for saving the image on the external device.
•You can select [4:2:2 10bit] only in Creative Video Mode.•If you output the image through the HDMI connection when [Bit Mode] is 
set to [4:2:2 10bit], motion pictures cannot be recorded.
•If you use the HDMI output with [Bit Mode] set to [4:2:2 10bit], the Wi-Fi 
function will be disabled.
[Info Display]
Shows or hides the displays of information.
[ON]:
Outputs the displays on the camera as they are.
[OFF]:
Outputs only the image.
•If you output the image through the HDMI connection when [Bit Mode] is 
set to [4:2:2 10bit], this setting is fixed to [OFF].
[4K Down 
Convert] Switches the picture quality according to the connected device.
[AUTO]:
When the motion picture size is set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality] and the 
connected device is not responding, the HDMI output picture quality 
automatically switches to [1080p].
[1080p]:
When the motion picture size is set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality], the 
HDMI output picture quality switches to [1080p].
[OFF]:
Outputs the image through the HDMI connection with the picture quality set 
in [Rec Quality].
•When [OFF] is set, the image may not be displayed depending on the 
connected device.
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Time code represents the recording time by the units of hour, 
minute, second and frame, and can be used as a time scale 
for editing motion pictures. This unit automatically records 
time code during motion picture recording.
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Time codes are not recorded on motion pictures recorded when 
the [Rec Format] is set to [MP4].
1Select the menu.  (P54)
2Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Setting the recording method of time code
Applicable modes: 
>[Motion Picture]  > [Time Code]
[Time Code 
Display]Set whether or not the time code is displayed on the recording 
screen/playback screen.
[ON]/[OFF]
[Count Up]
Sets the time code count method.
[REC RUN]:
Counts the time code only when recording motion pictures.
[FREE RUN]:
Counts the time code even when not recording (including when 
this unit is turned off).
[Time Code Value]
Sets the start point (starting time) for the time code.
[Reset]:
Sets to 00:00:00:00 (hour: minute: second: frame)
[Manual Input]:
Manually input hour, minute, second and frame.
[Current Time]:
Sets hour, minute and second to current time and sets frame to 00.
[Time Code Mode]
Sets the time code recording method.
[DF] (Drop frame):
The camera modifies the difference between recorded time and 
time code. This method is used for producing TV programs and 
other situations where an exact time period needs to be recorded.
•Seconds and frames are separated by “.”. (Example: 00:00:00.00)
[NDF] (Non-drop frame):
Records the time code without drop frame. Used in image 
production, etc.
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Seconds and frames are separated by “:”. (Example: 00:00:00:00)
•The setting is fixed to [NDF] in the following cases.–When [System Frequency] is set to [50.00 Hz (PAL)] or [24.00 Hz 
(CINEMA)]
–When [System Frequency] is set to [59.94 Hz (NTSC)] and the 
motion picture frame rate is set to [24p] in [Rec Quality]
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You can record slow motion or fast motion pict ures by changing the frame rate. In [Variable 
Frame Rate], you can set the frame rate for recording.
Slow motion pictures (overcrank recording)
Used in scenes such as climaxes, a slow moti on effect creates a dramatic impression. Set 
a frame rate that provides more frames than the recording frame rate in [Rec Quality] 
does.
Example: If you set [FHD/100M/24p] to [48fps] and record a motion picture, a slow motion 
effect of 1/2 can be gained.
Fast motion pictures (undercrank recording)
A fast motion effect is used in scenes showing the flow of clouds, people standing in the 
middle of crowds, etc. Set a frame rate that provides less frames than the recording frame 
rate in [Rec Quality] does.
Example: If you set [FHD/100M/24p] to [12fps] and record a motion picture, a quick motion 
effect of 2 k can be gained.
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This function is available only when the camera is set to Creative Video Mode.•Recording with a variable frame rate is possible with the following settings in [Rec Format] and 
[Rec Quality].
¢ When [Rec Format] is set to [MP4], recording with a variable frame rate is not possible.
•Auto Focus does not work.
•Audio is not recorded.
Recording in Slow or Fast Motion ([Variable Frame Rate])
Applicable modes: 
[AVCHD] When [System Frequency] is set to [59.94 Hz (NTSC)]•[FHD/24M/30p]/[FHD/24M/24p]
When [System Frequency] is set to [50.00 Hz (PAL)]
•[FHD/24M/25p]
[MP4 (LPCM)]/ [MOV] When [System Frequency] is set to [59.94 Hz (NTSC)]
•[FHD/100M/30p]/[FHD/100M/24p]
When [System Frequency] is set to [50.00 Hz (PAL)]
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1Select the menu.  (P54)
2Press 3/4  to select an item and then press [MENU/
SET].
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Items available for recording with a variable frame rate are 
indicated as [VFR available] on the screen.
3Select [Variable Frame Rate] with  3/4, and then 
press [MENU/SET] .
4Select [ON] with  3/4, and then press [MENU/SET] .
•If you switch the [Variable Frame Rate] setting from [OFF] to [ON], the frame rate setting 
screen will be displayed.
5Press  2/1  to select the frame rate you will record 
the item with.
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You can select a value between [2fps] and [96fps].•You can also select a frame rate by rotating the rear, front, 
or control dial.
6Press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
∫ To cancel [Variable Frame Rate]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 4.
∫ To change the frame rate
Select the [SET] setting in step 
4.
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[Motion Picture]  > [Rec Quality]
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•When [Rec Format] is set to [AVCHD], you cannot set a frame rate with a number of frames 
greater than 60fps.
•If you set a frame rate greater than 60fps when [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Motion Picture] menu is 
set to [ON], [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Motion Picture] menu will be canceled.
•If you set a frame rate with a number of frames greater than 60fps, the picture quality may 
deteriorate.
•If you assign [Variable Frame Rate] to [Fn Button Set]  (P317) in the [Custom] menu and press 
the assinged function button, the frame rate setting screen will be displayed. (Only when 
[Variable Frame Rate] is set to  [ON])
•If you end motion picture recording after a short time, the camera may go on recording for a 
certain period. Please continue to hold the camera until the recording finishes.
•When using an interchangeable lens with no focus ring, you cannot set focus with Manual 
Focus. Set focus before setting [Variable Frame Rate].
•To play back motion pictures recorded with [Variable Frame Rate] on an external device or to 
export the motion pictures to it, you need a compatible Blu-ray disc recorder or a PC installed 
with PHOTOfunSTUDIO.
•When [Variable Frame Rate] is set, audio-related items in the [Motion Picture] menu are 
disabled.
•We recommend using a tripod.
•When you play back a motion picture recorded with [Variable Frame Rate], the recording time 
display for motion pictures on the top right of the screen will look different from the one that 
appears during normal motion picture playback.
[ ]: Actual playback time
[ ]: Actual elapse of time during which you recorded the motion picture
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You can reduce flickering and horizontal stri pes on images in Creative Video Mode. By 
fine-adjusting the shutter speed, you can redu ce flickering and horizontal stripes that 
appear on the camera’s image when recording the screen of a TV or PC.
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This function is available when [Exposure Mode] is set to either [S] or [M] in Creative 
Video Mode.
1Select the menu.  (P54)
2Select [ON] with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET] .
3Select Shutter Speed with  2/1, and then press 
[MENU/SET] .
A Shutter speed•You can fine-adjust the shutter speed.
•Adjust the shutter speed while looking at the screen so that 
flickering and horizontal  stripes will be minimized.
•If you press and hold 2/1, the shutter speed will be 
adjusted faster.
•You can also adjust the shutter speed setting on the 
recording screen in increments finer than the normal adjustment method.
∫ Canceling [Synchro Scan]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 2.
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When you set [Synchro Scan] to [ON], the available shutter speed range becomes narrower. 
The shutter speed range differs depending on the settings of [Rec Quality], [Variable Frame 
Rate], and others.
Reducing flickering and horizontal stripes on images ([Synchro Scan])
Applicable modes: 
>[Motion Picture]  > [Synchro Scan]
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You can display color bars, which is convenient  for adjusting settings such as the picture 
quality of an external monitor. When you display color bars, a test tone will also be output.
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The brightness and color tone that appear on the camera’s monitor or viewfinder may differ 
from those that appear on another device such as an external monitor. Check the final picture 
quality on another device such as an external monitor.
1Select the menu.  (P54)
2Press 3/4  to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
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Color bars will be displayed and a test tone will be output.•You can set the test tone level from among three options ( s12 dB,  s18 dB, and s 20 dB) 
by rotating the control dial.
•If you press the motion picture button, the color bars and the test tone will be recorded as 
a motion picture.
3Press [MENU/SET].
•The color bars will disappear and the test tone will stop.
•If you press [MENU/SET] while recording color  bars as a motion picture, the color bars will 
disappear, but you can continue the recording. This operation allows you to record color bars in 
the beginning of a motion picture.
•If you assign [Color Bars] to [Fn Button Set]  (P317) in the [Custom] menu, each time you press 
the function button to which the setting is assigned, you can display or hide color bars. In this 
operation, the color bars you used last time will be displayed.
Displaying color bars/Outputting a test tone
Applicable modes: 
>[Motion Picture]  > [Color Bars]
[SMPTE] Color bars compliant with SMPTE
[EBU]Color bars compliant with EBU
[ARIB]
Color bars compliant with ARIB
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You can change the system frequency of the motion pictures you record and play back. 
When creating a motion picture that has a broadc asting system different from your region 
or when recording a motion picture for a film, change the system frequency.
1Select the menu.  (P54)
2Press 3/4  to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
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A message prompting you to restart the camera will be displayed. Turn off and on the 
camera.
•By default, the system fr equency is set to the broadcasting  system of your purchase region, 
[59.94 Hz (NTSC)] or [50.00 Hz (PAL)].
•When [System Frequency] is set to a broadcasting system different from that of your 
region, images may not be played back correctly on the TV.
•If you are not familiar with broadcasting systems or will not be creating any motion 
pictures for films, we recommend that you use the default setting.
•If you changed the setting but are not sure about the system frequency for the broadcasting 
system of your region, perform [Reset] in the [Setup] menu  (P58).
∫Once you change the system frequency
After changing the [System Frequency] setting, motion pictures may not be recorded or 
played back if you continue to use the card that was inserted in the camera. We 
recommend that you replace the card with another one and format  (P58) it on the camera.
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If you continue to use the card that was inserted in the camera before you changed the setting, 
the camera will operate as follows:
Changing the system frequency
Applicable modes: 
>[Setup]  > [System Frequency]
[59.94 Hz (NTSC)] For regions where the TV broadcasting system is NTSC
[50.00 Hz (PAL)]For regions where the TV broadcasting system is PAL
[24.00 Hz (CINEMA)] This system frequency is for creating films
[Rec Format][Rec][Playback]
[AVCHD] Recording is not 
possibleYou cannot play back motion pictures 
recorded before you changed the 
setting.
•Motion pictures recorded with a 
different [System Frequency] setting 
cannot be played back.[MP4]/[MP4 (LPCM)]/[MOV]
Recording is possible
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