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It is possible to record with illumination even in dark places.
Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order. ([ON])  #  ([AUTO])  #  ([OFF])
≥ When the battery is low and the light cannot be lit, the   will be displayed on the screen.
≥When set to  , the video light turns on in Low Light Mode in Intelligent Auto Mode.
≥ When the video light is in use, the recordable time when using the battery is shortened.
≥ When the battery level is low, the video light may turn off or may not turn on.
≥ Do not use with Filter Kit (optional) or Conversion Lens (optional) attached.
≥ The (approximate) available range of the video light is approximately up to 
1.2m (3.9 feet).
≥ Using the Night Mode ([COLOR]) function at the same time will make conditions even brighter.
≥ Using the Night Mode function at the same time will make conditions even brighter.
You can record images even in very low light situations (minimum required illumination: 
approx. 1 lx) or in the dark.
Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order:  ([COLOR]) #   ([Infrared])*  # [OFF]
* The option is displayed only when [WIDE CONV. LENS SET] is set to [OFF].
∫ To set ON/OFF of the infrared light for   ([Infrared])
≥When   is displayed after you set the item to [ON], you can record images in the dark.
≥ When you are in a dim place or in other situations where it is difficult to focus with Auto Focus, set 
the item to [OFF].
≥ If you turn off and on this unit, [INFRARED LIGHT] will be set to [ON].
This function allows you to record color images in very low light situations. (Minimum 
required illumination: approx. 1 lx)
Video light
:Always on.
:Turns on/off automatically according to brightness of the surroundings.
:Cancel the setting.
Night Mode
 ([COLOR]):Allows you to record color images in very low light situations.
 ([Infrared])*:Allows you to record images in the dark.
OFF:Cancel the setting.
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [INFRARED LIGHT]  # [ON] or [OFF]
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≥Using a tripod is recommended.
≥ In darker areas, Auto Focus may focus a bit slower. This is normal.
Night Mode ([COLOR])
≥ 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.
Night Mode ([Infrared])
≥ Do not use   ([Infrared]) in a bright location. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
≥ When   ([Infrared]) is set, observe the following points:
jDo not cover the infrared light with your hand or other object.
j When a Conversion Lens (optional) is attached to this unit, do not use the setting.
≥ The maximum distance that the infrared light can reach is approximately 3 m (9.8 feet).
≥ You can record a clear image by positioning the center area of the screen over the subject.
≥ 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.
Adjust the volume of the headphone while recording.
: Increase the volume
: Decrease the volume
≥ Actual volume to be recorded does not change.
Headphone volume adjustment
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This function is identical to Scene Mode in Recording Mode. (l49)
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. ( l54)
≥ Please refer to page 55  for details about the effect of each mode.
Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion 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
[Opt.Zoom 20k]:Optical zoom only (Up to 20 k)
[i.Zoom 50 k]:This zoom function allows you to maintain high-definition picture 
quality. (Up to 50k )
[D.Zoom 60k]:Digital zoom (Up to 60k )
[D.Zoom 1500k]:Digital zoom (Up to 1500k )
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≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality 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.
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 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 recommended for when using a Mac.
[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)
[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.
[1080/50M]*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.
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≥Recordable time using the battery ( l14)
≥ This function’s default setting is [HG] mode.
≥ Please refer to page 211  for details about approximate recordable time.
≥ When the unit is moved a lot or moved quickly, or when a fast-moving 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 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 o in horizontal direction and 10 o 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 o 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. ( l59)
≥ 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. ( l59)
≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD]. ( l74)
≥ 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.
≥ 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 to the one appropriate for the recording 
when a Wide Conversion Lens (optional) is attached to this unit.
≥The following functions will not work:
jNight Portrait in Intelligent Auto/Intelligent Auto Plus
j Built-in flash
j Red-eye Reduction
j Video light
j AF ASSIST LAMP
j Night Mode ([Infrared])
This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l59)
≥ 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.
≥ This function cannot be set when using an external microphone.
This function reduces the low-pitched sound when using an external microphone.
≥ Switch to Manual Mode. ( l59)
≥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 minimizing 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 microphones sound quality as appropriate for the scene you want to record.
≥Set [MIC SETUP] to [SURROUND] or [STEREO MIC]. (l 80)
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 headphone 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 range 
and a wide volume range, such as music concerts.
[Speech]:For recording speeches, talk sessions, 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 rivers.
[Festival]:For recording festivals, fireworks displays, and other very loud 
scenes.
[Customize]:Allows you to adjust [Microphone Gain], [Frequency Response] and 
[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 desired effect may not be achieved.
≥ The option is set to [Auto] when an external microphone is connected.
≥ (When [Music] or [Festival] is set)
jThe volume of the recorded sounds may be lower than that of the sounds recorded with [Auto].
≥ (When [Speech] or [Nature] is set)
jSounds recorded with these effects are less realistic than those recorded with [SURROUND] or 
[STEREO MIC] in [MIC SETUP].
You can switch the channel number setting of the built-in microphone.
≥ The option is set to [2ch] when an external microphone is connected.
Recording setting of the built-in microphone can be adjusted.
*1 The option is displayed only when [5.1ch/2ch] is set to [5.1ch].
*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 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).
[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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