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Switch the recording format of motion picture.
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≥ Use an SD card conforming to Class 10 of the SD Speed Class Rat ing when you want to 
record motion pictures to the SD card using the setting [4K MP4 ].
≥ This function’s default setting is [4K MP4] mode.
≥ This function’s default setting is [AVCHD] mode.
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] settin g.
≥ When [REC FORMAT] is set to [AVCHD]
A Favors image quality
B Favors Recording time
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When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4]
Set the recording format to 2160/30p (72 Mbps).
≥ This is a recording format suitable for editing images. 
This format can record 4K motion pictures (3840 k2160/30p), which deliver a resolution four 
times higher than that of full high-definition motion pictures.
[REC FORMAT]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [REC FORMAT] # desired setting
[AVCHD]:Set the recording format to AVCHD. ( l2)
[4K MP4]*:Set the recording format to 4K MP4. ( l2)
[MP4/iFrame]:Set the recording format to MP4/iFrame. ( l2)
[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.
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≥When [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame]
*1 You can record motion pictures in 1080/60p (1920 k1080/60 progressive), the best AVCHD 
picture quality for this unit.
*2 [1080/50M]/[1080/28M] and [720] are recording modes suitable  for playing back 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 ( l13)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Please refer to page  234 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.
∫ 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.
≥Faces are not detected in HDR Movie Mode. ( l59)
[1080/50M]*2:Set the recording format to 1080/60p (50 Mbps).
[1080/28M]*2:Set the recording format to 1080/60p (28 Mbps).
[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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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
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.
[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. ( l64)
≥ 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. ( l64)
≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD]. ( l81)
≥ For more realistic colors, use an HDMI micro cable (supplied) w ith 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.
Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly.
When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowl y 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].)
[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 change the setting of the Image Stabilizer function and Maximum zoom ratio to the one 
appropriate for the recording when a Wide Conversion Lens (opti onal) is attached to this unit.
≥ The following functions will not work:
jVideo light
j AF ASSIST LAMP
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Night Mode ([Infrared])
≥ In Motion Picture Recording Mode, [ZOOM MODE] ( l80) is fixed to [Opt.Zoom 10 k] (up to 
10 k). In Still Picture Recording Mode, a zoom magnification of up  to 10k is possible.
This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microp hones while maintaining the realism.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l64)
≥ When [Strong] is set, you can check how effectively the wind no ise 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 Plu s 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 cond itions.
≥ This function cannot be set when using an external microphone.
This function reduces the low-pitched sound when using an exter nal microphone.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l64)
≥This function can be set only when using an external microphone .
[WIDE CONV. LENS SET]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [WIDE CONV. LENS SET]  # [ON]
[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 minimising the low-pitched sound.
[Normal]:This option extracts and reduces only the wind noise without 
deteriorating the sound quality.
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
[LOWCUT]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [LOWCUT] # [ON]
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You can set the built-in microphone's sound quality as appropriate for the scene you want to record.
≥ Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] or [STEREO MIC]. ( l87)
1 Select the menu.
2
(When [Customize] is selected)
Select the desired item.
3
(When [Microphone Gain] is selected in Step 2) 
Select an item.
(When [Frequency Response] is selected in Step 2)
Touch  /  to adjust.≥ Before recording, check the effect you have selected with a hea dphone set, etc.
≥ The high frequency range (dB) and low frequency range (dB) can  be adjusted.
≥ If noises such as the sound caused by the wind bother you, set  the low frequency range to 
[LowCut].
≥ To end the adjustment, touch [EXIT].
[Sound Scene Select]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [Sound Scene Select]  # desired setting
[Auto]:Records sounds with standard settings.
[Music]:For recording scenes in which you need to cover a wide sound ra nge 
and a wide volume range, such as music concerts.
[Speech]:For recording speeches, talk sessi ons, and other events in which 
sounds will be coming mostly from the front of this unit.
[Nature]:For recording in serene environments, such as forests and river s.
[Festival]:For recording festivals, fireworks displays, and other very loud 
scenes.
[Customize]:Allows you to adjust [Microphone Gain], [Frequency Response] an d 
[Directional].
[Microphone Gain]:Select this item when the sound recorded in a loud scene is 
distorted.
[Frequency Response]:Adjusts the high frequency range and low frequency range 
levels.
[Directional]:Select [SURROUND]/[STEREO] or [MONO].
[Normal]:Adjusts the sound quality automatically.
[Attenuate]:Records sounds of very loud scenes at appropriate volume.
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(When [Directional] is selected in Step 2) 
Select an item.
4 Touch [EXIT].
≥  appears on the screen.
≥Depending on the recording condition or sound quality, the desi red effect may not be achieved.
≥ The option is set to [Auto] when an external microphone is conn ected.
≥ (When [Music] or [Festival] is set)
The volume of the recorded sounds may be lower than that of the sounds recorded with [Auto].
≥ (When [Speech] or [Nature] is set)
Sounds recorded with these effects are less realistic than thos e recorded with [SURROUND] or 
[STEREO MIC] in [MIC SETUP].
You can switch the channel number setting of the built-in micro phone.
≥The option is set to [2ch] when an external microphone is conne cted.
Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted.
*1 The option is displayed only when [5.1ch/2ch] is set to [5.1c h].
*2 The option is displayed only when [5.1ch/2ch] is set to [2ch] .
[SURROUND]/[STEREO]:Records sounds with the setting of [MIC SETUP] ([SURROUND] or 
[STEREO MIC]).
[MONO]:Records sounds from all directions without setting specific directivity.
[5.1ch/2ch]
: [RECORD SETUP] # [5.1ch/2ch] # desired setting
[5.1ch]:Records with the 5.1ch.
[2ch]:Records with the 2ch.
[MIC SETUP]
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [MIC SETUP] # desired setting
[SURROUND]*1:Records the surrounding sound with added realism.
[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).
[FOCUS MIC]*1:The forward sound is recorded more clearly by enhancing the 
directionality toward the center.
[STEREO MIC]*2:Records sound from two forward directions.
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≥If you wish to record higher quality sound and maintain realism  even when zooming in, for 
instance, when recording a music recital, we recommend setting  [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND].
≥ [STEREO MIC] will be selected in the following cases:
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When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4]
j When [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4/iFrame]
≥ When [Directional] in [Customize] in [Sound Scene Select] is se t to [MONO], [SURROUND] and 
[STEREO MIC] cannot be set. (If you set [MONO], [SURROUND] and [STEREO MIC] will be 
switched to [ZOOM MIC])
When recording, the input level from the built-in microphones and the external microphone terminal 
can be adjusted.
1 Select the menu.
2
(When [SET  ]/[SET  ] is selected)
Touch  /  to adjust.≥ The adjustment screen to be displayed depends on the 
setting of [5.1ch/2ch].
≥ 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.
≥When [MIC SETUP] is [ZOOM MIC], the volume will be different de pending on the zoom rate.
≥ The sound will be recorded in stereo (2ch) when [5.1ch/2ch] is  set to [2ch] or an external 
microphone is input.
≥  (microphone input level meter)  is displayed on the screen when  [5.1ch/2ch] is set to 
[5.1ch], and   (microphone input lev el meter) is displayed when [5.1ch/2ch] is set to [2ch] 
and [MIC LEVEL] is set to a setting other than [AUTO].
≥ You cannot record with the audio completely muted.
[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.
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B Front left
C Back left
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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. ( l64)
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch the desired setting items.
3 Touch  /  to adjust settings.
4 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings.
≥  appears on the screen.
∫Adjusting the picture quality with the Multi Manual Dial
1 Push the Multi Manual Dial.
≥When an item on the picture quality adjustment icon or the manu al icon (l64) is not selected, 
each time you push the Multi Manual Dial, the picture quality a djustment icon and the manual 
icon are displayed alternately. Display the picture quality adj ustment icon.
2Rotate the Multi Manual Dial to select an item.
3 Push the Multi Manual Dial to set.
4 Rotate the Multi Manual Dial to adjust the 
setting.
[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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APicture quality 
adjustment icon
[SHARPNESS]
[COLOR]
[EXPOSURE]
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5Push the Multi Manual Dial to set.≥  appears on the screen.
The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the  picture when printing.
≥ The number of recording pixels that can be set changes dependin g on selected screen aspect 
ratio. ( l92)
∫ Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio in Still Picture Recording 
Mode
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* Extra Optical Zoom cannot be used. The maximum zoom magnificat ion is 20k.
[PICTURE SIZE]
: [PICTURE]  # [PICTURE SIZE]  # desired setting
Picture sizeAspect ratioExtra Optical Zoom ( l43)
5216 k3912
4:3 –*
3808
k2856 –*
640k480 50 k
5472 k3648
3:2 –*
3984
k2656 –*
1728 k1152 35.7k
6784 k3816
16:9 –*
4992
k2808 –*
1920 k1080 30 k
Picture sizeAspect ratioExtra Optical Zoom (l43)
4896 k3672
4:3 –*
3264
k2448 –*
640k480 50 k
5472 k3648
3:2 –*
3984
k2656 –*
1728 k1152 31.2k
6528 k3672
16:9 –*
4736
k2664 –*
1920 k1080 30 k
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