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You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still 
pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition.
It will switch every time the icon is touched. #   #   # Setting canceled
≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
∫ Displaying guidelines at playback
≥Change the mode to   and touch the play mode select icon. Then, select the AVCHD 
scene, or set to [iFrame] or [MP4]. ( l27)
≥ To cancel the Guidelines function  during playback, set to [OFF].
≥ It cannot be set while in Still Picture Playback Mode.
This function allows you to record color images in very low light 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 normal.
Guidelines
: [VIDEO SETUP] # [GUIDE LINES]  # desired setting
Color Night Rec
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When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
≥Set Creative Control Mode to [Time Lapse Rec]. ( l44)
≥ Please refer to page 47  for details about the effect of each mode.
Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode.
* Scale factor when [O.I.S.] is set to [Standard].
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
≥ This function cannot be used in Still Picture Recording 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
[ZOOM MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [ZOOM MODE] #  desired setting
[i.Zoom OFF]:Up to 62k*
[i.Zoom 80 k]:This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition 
picture quality. (Up to 80 k)
[D.Zoom 150 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 150 k)
[D.Zoom 3000 k]:Digital zoom (Up to 3000 k)
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Switch the picture quality and recording format of the motion pictures to record.
*1 Recording will have higher quality in the order of [PH], [HA], [HG] and [HE].
*2 This option allows you to record in 1080/60p (1920k1080/60 progressive), which is the highest 
picture quality for this unit.
*3 [iFrame] is a format suitable for Mac (iMovie’11). It is recommended for when using a Mac.
≥ Recordable time using the battery ( l12)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Please refer to page 186 for details about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving subject is recorded 
(particularly when recording in [HE] mode), mosaic-type noise may appear at playback.
It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available 
in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.)
≥ Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory].
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [PH], [HA], [HG], [HE] or [1080/60p].
≥ Insert an SD card.
≥  is displayed on the screen.   will disappear when space in the built-in memory is gone 
and the recording to the SD card starts.
≥ Relay Recording can only be performed once.
≥ Combine the scenes that were relay-recorded using the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] into 
the SD card. ( l96, 104)
≥ Once you have performed [RELAY SCENE COMBINE], you can use the Relay Recording 
function again. If the [RELAY REC] is set to [ON] without performing the [RELAY SCENE 
COMBINE], a message is displayed. You will be able to perform Relay Recording by touching 
[YES], but you will not be able to perform the [RELAY SCENE COMBINE] after that.
≥Still pictures are recorded to the SD card after Relay Recording.
≥  is displayed on the thumbnail display during the playback of the scene that was relay-
recorded on the built-in memory.
[REC MODE]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE]  # desired setting
[PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[HE]*1:Set the recording format to 1080/60i.
[1080/60p]*2:Set the recording format to 1080/60p.
[iFrame]*3:Set the recording format to iFrame.
[RELAY REC]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [RELAY REC]  # [ON]
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Face Recognition is a function for finding faces that resemble faces which have already been 
registered and automatically prioritizing focus and exposure for those faces. This function makes it 
possible to keep the face of your loved ones in focus even when they are at the back or on the end 
of a line in a group picture.
∫ Registering a face for Face Recognition
≥Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered.
1 Align the person’s face with the guide.≥Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring 
that their hair does not hide the outline of their face, their 
eyes or their eyebrows.
2 Touch [REC] or press the   button fully.≥Touch [ENTER].
≥ It may not be possible to register a face depending on the 
recording conditions. In this case, try recording the face 
again.
3 Enter the person’s name.≥Touch the text entry icon in the center of the screen and 
enter the name.
≥ After entering the name, touch [Enter].
[FACE RECOG.]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [FACE RECOG.] # desired setting
[ON]:The Face Recognition function is available.
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
[SET]:Face Recognition registration/editing/canceling
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.]  # [SET] # [SET]
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Entering text≥The characters can be conveniently input without moving the cursor when the [Auto Cursor 
Position] is set to [ON]. (l 36)
≥ A maximum of 9 characters can be entered.
4 Touch [ENTER] to end registration.≥Touch [EXIT].
∫ Changing the information of a registered person
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch the desired item to enter the setting.
≥Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to 
change/delete the registered face shots, touch   or the face 
shot.
≥ If you register several face shots of the same person (up to 3 
face shots can be registered), each with a different facial 
expression or different background, it is more likely that Face Recognition will be successful.
Change name:
Touch the part displaying the registered name, and change the name.
[PRIORITY]:
Focus and exposure will be set in priority according to the 
registration order setting from the first person. Target will be locked 
according to the registration order setting from the first person 
when AF/AE tracking is active.
≥ To change the registration order, select the person you wish to 
change.
[FOCUS ICON]:
This changes the focus indication icon ( l23) that appears during still picture recording. (Only 
displayed when Face Recognition is in use.)
≥ Touch the icon you wish to have displayed.
3 Touch [ENTER].
IconDescription of operation
[A] etc. Enters a character.
/Moves the cursor to left or right.
[A/a/1] Switches between [A]/[a] (alphabet) and [&/1] (symbols/numbers).
Enters a space.
[Delete] Deletes a character.
Deletes the previous character if the cursor is in an empty space.
[Enter] Ends text entry.
: [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.]  # [SET] # [EDIT]
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Canceling a registered person
1 Select the menu.
≥Touching [DELETE ALL] cancels all the registered people.2 (When [DELETE] is selected)
Touch the person to cancel.
≥When touched, the person is selected and   is displayed. To cancel the selected person, touch 
again.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
≥Since Face Recognition searches for faces that resemble the registered faces, there is no 
guarantee of positive recognition.
≥ It may not be possible to correctly recognize a person who has been registered due to differences 
in facial expression and environment.
≥ Perform the registration again if recognition becomes unstable in cases such as when facial 
features change with age.
When a registered person is detected by Face Recognition during recording, the name registered 
for that person is displayed.
≥ Displayed name will disappear after a while.
≥ It is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person.
≥ This function is not displayed during recording of yourself or Playback Mode. : [RECORD SETUP] # [FACE RECOG.] 
# [SET]  # [DELETE] or [DELETE ALL]
[NAME DISPLAY]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [NAME DISPLAY]  # desired number
[3]/[2]/[1]/[OFF]
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Detected faces appear with frames.
≥Up to 15 frames are indicated. Larger faces and faces nearer to the center of the screen take 
preference over others. When [FACE RECOG.] is [ON] registered people are given priority.
∫ Prioritized face framing
Prioritized face framing is displayed as orange frames. Focus and 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.
[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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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° in horizontal direction and 10° in vertical 
direction.
≥ The electronic level does not affect the actual recorded images.
≥The electronic level is not displayed when recording yourself or the LCD monitor is closed with 
the screen facing outward.
≥ Even when the tilt is in the corrected state, an error of approximately 1° may occur.
≥ In the following cases, the electronic level may not be displayed correctly:
jWhen moving this unit
j When pointing this unit up or down at an angle closer to perpendicular
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 recording if you are recording a 
subject right above or right below you.
[LEVEL GAUGE]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [LEVEL GAUGE]  # [ON]
(Horizontal direction) (Vertical direction)
When correcting the leftward tilt When correcting the downward tilt
[AGS]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON]
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You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l49)
≥ The shutter speed is set to 1/30 or more depending on the surrounding 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.Color™ technology.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l49)
≥ Set [REC MODE] to [PH], [HA], [HG], [HE] or [1080/60p]. ( l63)
≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI mini cable (supplied) with 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 turned [OFF].
≥ x.v.Color™ is a name for devices that are compatible with the xvYCC format, an international 
standard for expanded color in motion pictures, and that follow the rules for signal transmission.
Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.
When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording.
≥ Set to [OFF] to turn off the message indication.
≥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].)
[AUTO SLOW SHTR]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [AUTO SLOW SHTR]  # [ON]
[Digital Cinema Color]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [Digital Cinema Color]  # [ON]
[SHOOTING GUIDE]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE]  # [ON]
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This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l49)
≥ When [Strong] is set, you can check how effectively the wind noise is reduced with the icon 
displayed on the screen.
In descending order of the strength of the reduction effect,  /// is displayed.
≥ When [Normal] is set,   will be displayed on the screen.
≥This function’s default setting is [Normal].
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, [Wind Noise Canceler] is 
set to [Strong], and the setting cannot be changed.
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording conditions.
Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted.
≥[MIC SETUP] will become [STEREO MIC] when the [REC MODE] is set to [iFrame].
[Wind Noise Canceler]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [Wind Noise Canceler]  # desired setting
[Strong]:When a strong wind is detected, this option effectively reduces the 
wind noise by minimizing the low-pitched sound.
[Normal]:This option extracts and reduces only the wind noise without 
deteriorating the sound quality.
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
[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 conjunction 
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 angle).
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