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This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject.
A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the obje ct only in close-up and 
shading off the background.
≥ The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 1.1 m  (3.6 feet).
≥ When you set Tele Macro, the zoom magnification automatically c hanges to one of the following 
levels. In Still Picture Recording Mode, the level depends on t he picture size setting. If you lower 
the zoom magnification to a lev el below the following values, Tele Macro will be canceled.
(Motion Picture Recording Mode)
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62k* (when the zoom magnification before you set Tele Macro was 62 k or lower)
(Still Picture Recording Mode)
j 62 k (when the picture size is set to [  10M]/[  2.1M] and the zoom m agnification before 
you set Tele Macro was 62 k or lower)
j 52 k (when the picture size is set to [  7.4M]/[  0.3M] and the zoom  magnification before 
you set Tele Macro was 52 k or lower)
j 51 k (when the picture size is set to [  7.7M]/[  2M] and the zoom ma gnification before 
you set Tele Macro was 51 k or lower)
* Scale factor when [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard] and Level Shot  Function is set to off.
You can check if the image is level while recording motion pict ures and still pictures. The 
function can also be used to estimate the balance of the compos ition.
It will switch every time the icon is touched.  #   #   # Setting canceled
≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
This function allows you to record color images in very low lig ht situations. (Minimum 
required illumination: approx. 1 lx)
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become washed out for  a while.
≥ Bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is  not a malfunction.
≥ Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is nor mal.
Backlight Compensation
Tele Macro
Guidelines
Night Mode
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This function is identical to Scene Mode in Recording Mode. ( l40)
The shutter speed and aperture, etc. are automatically adjusted  to match the scene you want to 
record.
≥ This item is displayed in the menu only when [Time Lapse Rec] in Creative Control Mode is 
set. (l 46)
≥ Please refer to page  47 for details about the effect of each mode.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording functions of menus
[SCENE MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting
[OFF]:Cancel the setting
5Sports:To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and 
pause of playback
Portrait:To make people stand out against the background
Soft Skin:To makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive 
appearance
Spotlight:Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
Snow:Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.
Beach:To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
Sunset:To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
Scenery:For spatial scenery
Fireworks:To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
Night Scenery:To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully
Low Light:For dark scenes, such as at dusk
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Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode.
* The zoom magnification when [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard] and  Level Shot Function is set to off.
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image q uality is degraded.
≥ This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
Switch the recording format of motion picture.
≥ This function’s default setting is [AVCHD] mode.
[ZOOM MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [ZOOM MODE] # desired setting
[i.Zoom OFF]:Up to 62 k*
[i.Zoom 90 k]:This zoom function allows you  to maintain high-definition 
picture quality. (Up to 90 k)
[D.Zoom 150 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 150 k)
[D.Zoom 3000 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 3000 k)
[REC FORMAT]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [REC FORMAT] # desired setting
[AVCHD]:Set the recording format to AVCHD. ( l2)
[MP4/iFrame]:Set the recording format to MP4/iFrame. ( l2)
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Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record. The recording 
formats that can be set change according to [REC FORMAT] setting.
≥ When [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD]
A Favors image quality
B Favors Recording time
≥ When [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame]
*1 This option allows you to record in 1080/60p (1920 k1080/60 progressive), which is the highest 
picture quality for this unit.
*2 [1080] and [720] are recording modes suitable for playing bac k or editing on a PC.
*3 [iFrame] is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie etc.). It is re commended for when using a Mac.
≥Recordable time using the battery ( l12)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Please refer to page  187 for details about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-m oving subject is recorded, 
mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.
Detected faces appear with frames.
≥ Up to 5 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to  the center of the screen take 
preference over others.
[REC MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [REC MODE] # desired setting
[PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE]:
(AB )Set the recording format to 1080/60i.
[1080/60p]*1:Set the recording format to 1080/60p.
[1080]*2:Set the recording format to 1080/60p.
[720]*2:Set the recording format to 720/30p.
[iFrame]*3:Set the recording format to iFrame.
[FACE FRAMING]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [FACE FRAMING]  # desired setting
[PRIMARY]:
Only the prioritized face framing is displayed.
[ALL]:
All face detection framings are displayed.
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
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∫Prioritized face framing
Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus a nd adjustment of brightness will be 
performed against the prioritized face framing.
≥ The prioritized face frame is displayed only with Portrait Mode  in Intelligent Auto Mode or 
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
≥ The white frame is for face detection only.
≥ Focus will be set to prioritized face framing when the   button  is pressed halfway when 
recording still pictures. Prioritized face framing will turn to  green when the focus is set.
This function displays the horizontal/vertical tilt of the unit  with the electronic level.
∫To correct the tilt
≥The horizontal tilt display  A and vertical tilt display  B appear yellow when there is a tilt, and 
appear green when there is almost no tilt.
≥ The maximum tilt display angles are approximately 45 o in horizontal direction and 10 o in vertical 
direction.
≥ The electronic level does not af fect the actual recorded images .
≥The electronic level is not displayed when recording yourself o r the LCD monitor is closed with 
the screen facing outward.
≥ Even when the tilt is in the corrected state, an error of appro ximately 1o may occur.
≥ In the following cases, the electronic level may not be display ed correctly:
j When moving this unit
j When pointing this unit up or down at an angle closer to perpen dicular
[LEVEL GAUGE]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [LEVEL GAUGE] # [ON]
(Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction)
When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tiltMENU
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If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording 
motion pictures, it is automatically put into recording pause.
≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the r ecording if you are recording a 
subject right above or right below you.
You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing t he shutter speed.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l49)
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surro unding brightness.
≥This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the screen may be seen as  if frames are missed and 
afterimages may appear.
Recording motion pictures with more vivid colors, using x.v.Col or™ technology.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l49)
≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD]. ( l63)
≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable (supplied) wi th a TV that supports the 
x.v.Color™.
≥ When motion pictures recorded while this function is turned [ON ] are played back with a 
TV not compatible with x.v.Color™, colors may not be reproduced  properly.
≥ When these images are played back with devices other than ones  compatible with x.v.Color™, it 
is recommended to record the images after this function is turn ed [OFF].
≥ x.v.Color™ is a name for devices that are compatible with the x vYCC format, an international 
standard for expanded color in motion pictures, and that follow  the rules for signal transmission.
[AGS]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]
[AUTO SLOW SHTR]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [AUTO SLOW SHTR]  # [ON]
[Digital Cinema Color]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [Digital Cinema Color]  # [ON]
MENU
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Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.
When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording.
≥Message will not appear while pausing the recording. (Message will appear even if it is pausing 
the recording if [DEMO MODE] is set to [ON].)
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the built-in mi crophones.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l49)
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode/Intelligent Auto Plus M ode, [WIND CUT] is set to [ON], 
and the setting cannot be changed.
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording cond itions.
Recording setting of the built-i n microphone can be adjusted.
≥[MIC SETUP] will become [STEREO MIC] when the [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame].
[SHOOTING GUIDE]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [SHOOTING GUIDE]  # [ON]
[WIND CUT]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]
[MIC SETUP]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting
[STEREO MIC]:Sound from two directions is recorded in 2 ch by forward-facing  
stereo microphones.
[ZOOM MIC]:Sound is recorded with changing the directionality in conjuncti on 
with the zoom operation. Sounds near the front of the unit are 
recorded more clearly if you zoom in (close-up) and surrounding  
sounds are recorded more realistically if you zoom out (wide an gle).
MENU
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When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones can be adjusted.1Select the menu.
2
(When [SET  ]/[SET  ] is selected)
Touch  /  to adjust.
≥ Adjust the microphone input level so that the last 
2 bars of the gain value are not red. (Otherwise, the sound 
is distorted.) Select a lower setting for microphone input 
level.
3 Touch [ENTER].≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the setting.
≥  (Microphone input level meter) appears on the 
screen.
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.
Adjust the quality of the image while recording.
Adjust by outputting to a TV while adjusting the quality of the  image.
≥ This setting is retained when you change between Motion Picture  Recording Mode and 
Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l49)
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch the desired setting items.
3 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
[MIC LEVEL]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [MIC LEVEL] # desired setting
[AUTO]:AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatic ally.
[SET  ]:The desired recording level can be set. AGC is activated, and sound 
distortions are reduced.
[SET  ]:The desired recording level can be set. Sounds are recorded in 
natural quality.
MENU
A Left
B Right
C Microphone input level
[PICTURE ADJUST]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [PICTURE ADJUST]
[SHARPNESS]:Sharpness of the edge
[COLOR]:Depth of the color of the image
[EXPOSURE]:Brightness of the image
[WB ADJUST]:Picture color balance
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4Touch [ENTER].≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings.
≥  appears on the screen.
The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the  picture when printing.
∫Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording 
Mode
Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size.
*1 Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnifica tion is 62k.
*2 Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnifica tion is 52k.
*3 Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnifica tion is 51k.
≥ This function’s default settings are [  10M] in Still Picture Recording Mode.
≥ Still pictures taken in Motion Picture Recording Mode are   (192 0k 1080).
≥ The recording will become longer depending on the picture size.
≥ Please refer to page  188 for details about the number of recordable pictures.
≥ When the picture size is [  7.4M], [  0.3M], [  7.7M] or [  2M] black bands may 
appear on the left and right of the screen.
≥ The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit with a 16:9 a spect ratio may be cut at printing. 
Check the printer or photo studio before printing.
[PICTURE SIZE]
: [PICTURE]  # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
[16:9]:Aspect ratio of high-defi nition television, etc.
[4:3]:Aspect ratio of 4:3 television
[3:2]:Aspect ratio of conventional film camera or prints (such as L-s ize print)
Picture sizeAspect ratioExtra Optical Zoom (l38)
[  10M] 4224k2376
[16:9] –*1
[  2.1M] 1920k
1080 –*1
[  7.4M]3136k2352
[4:3] –*2
[  0.3M]
640k480 100k
[  7.7M] 3408k 2272
[3:2] –*3
[ 2M] 1728
k1152 –*3
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You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
[SHTR SOUND]
: [PICTURE]  # [SHTR SOUND]  # desired setting
:Volum e  lo w
:Volume high
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
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