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Recording is done continuously at the rate of 60 still pictures per second.
Use this function to record an object with fast movement.
1 Select the menu.
2 Press the   button.
≥ flashes in red during recording.
≥ First press the   button halfway, then press it fully to set the focus and record. It will 
automatically focus if you press fully once, so it is convenient when recording objects 
moving back and forth.
3 Touch [Record] or [Delete].
4
(When [Record] is selected in Step 3)
Touch [REC ALL] or [SELECT].
5
(When [SELECT] is selected in Step 4)
Touch the range of pictures that will be 
stored.
≥ Previous (Next) page is displayed by touching  /
.
* Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture  is to be stored.
≥ A confirmation message is displayed when [Enter] is 
touched after selecting the start point and finish 
point. Touch [YES] to store the pictures.
≥If you turn off the unit or change the mode, this function is canceled.
≥ The maximum number of times you can record on a media is 15
(In the case of SD cards it is the maximum number of recordable scenes per card.)
≥ Color balance and brightness on the screen may change with some light sources such as 
fluorescent lamps.
≥ Image quality is different from ordinary still picture recording.
[HI-SPEED BURST]
: [PICTURE]  # [HI-SPEED BURST]  # [ON]
[ON]:
180 still pictures are recorded continuously at the rate of 60 per second.
The picture size is   (1920 k1080).
[OFF]:
Cancel the setting.
[Record]:Pictures are stored.
[Delete]:All pictures are deleted.
[REC ALL]:All pictures are stored.
[SELECT]:Pictures are stored by specifying range.
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Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light 
conditions that make focusing difficult.
≥Switch to Manual Mode. ( l83)
≥ The available distance of the AF assist lamp is approx. 1.5 m (5 feet).
≥A conversion lens  (optional) can block the AF assist  lamp, and it will become harder to 
adjust the focus.
≥ When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be 
changed.
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
≥ No shutter sound is emitted in Motion Picture Recording Mode.
[AF ASSIST LAMP]
: [PICTURE]  # [AF ASSIST LAMP]  # [AUTO]
[SHTR SOUND]
: [PICTURE] # [SHTR SOUND] #  desired setting
:Volume low
:Vo l u m e hi g h
[OFF]:Cancel the setting.
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The operation sequence differs for the LCD monitor and viewfinder.
≥The Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Brightness (Iris and Gain) 
settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and 
Still Picture Recording Mode.
∫ To switch to Manual Mode
Press the iA/MANUAL button or  the CAMERA FUNCTION button to 
switch to Manual Mode.
Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode.
≥  appears on the screen.
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to cancel manual setting.
∫ When using the LCD monitor
1Touch the desired item to be set.
2Touch /  to enter the selection.
Advanced (Recording)
Manual recording
A Manual icon
Focus ( l86)
White Balance ( l84)
Manual Shutter Speed ( l85)
Iris Adjustment ( l85)
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∫When using the viewfinder
1Press the CAMERA FUNCTION button to select the desired item.≥Selected item changes whenever the CAMERA FUNCTION button is pressed.
2Rotate the multi manual ring to 
select the setting and press the 
CAMERA FUNCTION button to 
enter the setting.
≥Zoom operation cannot be done using the 
multi manual ring during setting.
White Balance
Automatic White Balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the 
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the White Balance manually.
≥
Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual 
Mode. ( l83)
For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 84.
≥
Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l83)
1Touch [WB].
2Touch  /  to select White Balance Mode.≥Select the optimal mode by confirming the color on the 
screen.
≥ Touch [WB] to determine the mode.
≥ To return to auto setting, set to   or press the iA/MANUAL button again.
IconMode/Recording conditions
Auto White Balance adjustment
Sunny mode:  Outdoors under a clear sky
Cloudy mode:  Outdoors under cloudy sky
Indoor mode 1:  Incandescent light, video lights like in the studio, etc.
Indoor mode 2: Color fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps in gymnasiums etc.
Manual adjustment mode:
≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some fluorescent lights
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
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∫To set the White Balance manually
1 Select  , fill the screen with a white subject.
2 Touch and set the blinking  .
≥
When using the viewfinder, press and hold the 
CAMERA FUNCTION button.
≥ When the screen turns black instantly and the   display 
stops flashing and then lights constantly, the setting is 
complete.
≥ If the   display continues flashing, the White Balance cannot be set. In this case, use 
other White Balance Modes.
≥When the   display flashes, the Manual White Balance previously adjusted is stored. 
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance.
≥ When setting both the White Balance and the iris/gain, set the White Balance first.
≥  is not displayed on the screen when   is being set.
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment
Shutter Speed:
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Iris:
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥
Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual 
Mode. ( l83)
For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 84.
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l83)
1Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS].
2Touch  /  to adjust settings.
≥Touch [SHTR]/[IRIS] to complete the adjustments.
 Shutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
≥ If [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/30 and 
1/8000.
≥ If [DIGITAL CINEMA] is set to [ON], the shutter speed will be set between 1/48 and 1/8000. 
(When [AUTO SLOW SHTR (2D)] is set to [ON], the range is 1/24 to 1/8000.)
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
≥ The shutter speed will be set between 1/2 and 1/2000 in Still Picture Recording Mode.
 Iris/Gain value:
CLOSE 
!# (F16 to F1.7) !# OPEN !# (0dB to 18dB)
≥ Value closer to CLOSE darken the image.
≥ Value closer to 18dB brighten the image.
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≥When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than OPEN, it changes to the gain value.
≥ To return to auto setting, press the iA/MANUAL button again.
≥When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then 
set the iris/gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ When the shutter speed is set lower than 1/15 in the Still Picture Recording Mode, using a 
tripod is recommended. Also, White Balance cannot be set. The shutter speed will be set 
to 1/30 when the unit is turned on again or when the Quick Start is performed.
≥ You may see a band of light around an object that is shining very bright, or highly reflective.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.
≥ If you record an extremely bright object or record under indoor lighting, color and screen 
brightness may change or a horizontal line may appear on the screen. In this case, record 
in the Intelligent Auto Mode or set the shutter speed to 1/60 in areas where the power 
supply frequency is 60 Hz, or 1/100 in areas of 50 Hz.
≥ Brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor may be different from brightness of 
the image actually recorded during the Still Picture Recording Mode. Confirm the image on 
the playback screen after recording.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ Luminance level and histogram are displayed during the iris adjustment. ( l78)
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.
Recording with Manual Focus
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus.
Perform focus adjustments using the multi manual ring.
≥Press the iA/MANUAL button or the CAMERA FUNCTION button to switch to Manual 
Mode. ( l83)
For how to perform the settings when using the viewfinder, refer to page 84.
A Rotate the multi manual ring to adjust the focus.
≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. ( l83)
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1(When MF assist function is used)
Select the menu.
≥Touch   to display the Manual icon.
2Touch [FOCUS].
3Touch [MF] to change to Manual Focus.≥MF appears on the screen.
4
Adjust the focus by rotating the multi 
manual ring.
Adjust the focus by touching  / .
≥Touch [FOCUS] to end the adjustment.
The in-focus area is displayed in blue. The normal screen returns approximately 2 seconds 
after you finish bringing the subject into focus.
≥ When [MF ASSIST] is [OFF], the blue area is not displayed.
≥ To restore Auto Focus, touch [AF] in Step 3 or press the iA/MANUAL button again.
≥
When adjusting the focus, you cannot zoom using the multi manual ring. 
≥ The blue display does not appear on the images actually recorded. : [RECORD SETUP] 
# [MF ASSIST] # [ON]
≥ It is possible to set from the quick menu. ( l42)
:To focus on a close subject
:To focus on a faraway subject
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With the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) attached, you can record lifelike and powerful 3D image.
To view 3D image, a television that supports 3D is required.
≥In the unit, the recordable  3D images are AVCHD 3D format or side-by-side format (2-
screen structure).
≥ Lifelike and powerful 3D full high-definition image can be recorded by recording in AVCHD 
3D format.
≥ Since the 3D image is recorded in side-by-side format, the recorded 3D image is not of 
high-definition picture quality.
≥
Please refer to page 114 and 118 when playing back the scenes recorded in AVCHD 3D format 
in 3D full high-definition image, and page 133 when dubbing as 3D full high-definition image.
∫ Recording 3D image
When using for the first time, be sure to adju st the 3D Conversion Lens attachment position.
≥ Turn off the unit.
≥ Change the mode to   or  .
1Attach the 3D Conversion Lens to the unit.≥Attach the 3D Conversion Lens secu rely so it will not tilt or move.
≥ You cannot attach the 3D Conversion Lens together with the lens hood or a filter etc.
≥ Attach the Lens front cap supplied with the 3D Conversion Lens.
2Turn on the unit.≥Turn on with the unit in a horizontal state.
≥ The 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen will appear automatically after 
performing the initial setting.
≥ If the 3D Conversion Lens adjustment mode screen does not appear automatically, 
set from the menu.
([SETUP]  # [3D CONV. LENS SETUP])
≥
If the unit is turned on with the USB cable still connected, the USB connection will take priority.
3Adjust the 3D Conversion Lens attachment part following the 
instructions on the screen.
≥
The 3D Conversion Lens cannot be adjusted using the viewfinder.
Advanced (Recording)
Recording 3D image
For details on how to attach and how to adjust the attachment position of the 3D Conversion 
Lens, please read the operating instructions for the 3D Conversion Lens.
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The image is an illustration.
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4Touch [EXIT] to end the adjustment.
≥Display of the LCD monitor is switched to 3D.
≥ When re-attaching the 3D Conversion Lens or after an impact, etc., it is 
recommended that you perform the adjustment again.
5(When recording motion pictures)
Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. (l 33)≥Start recording after removing the Lens front cap.
≥ [REC MODE] during recording the 3D will be [AVCHD 3D] or [SbS 3D]. ( l68)
(When recording still pictures)
Press the   button to record still pictures. ( l35)≥  appears on the screen.
≥It is possible to record still pictures while recording motion pictures. (Simultaneous recording)≥ The number of recording pixels are   (1920 k1080). ( l80)
∫
To switch the image during the recording to 2D (3D) display
≥Touch   (left side)/  (right side) of   on the Touch Menu to display   ( ). (l29)≥  ( ) is displayed only when the 3D Conversion Lens (optional) is attached.
Touch  ( ).≥2D (3D) image will switch to 3D (2D) image.
≥ It is possible to set from the menu.
([SETUP]  # [2D/3D DISPLAY])
≥Use of a tripod is recommended for recording with a stable picture.
≥ The reception range for the remote control might become narrow at the upper side of the 
unit, so operate from the lower side. ( l53)
≥ [ECONOMY (BATT)]/[ECONOMY (AC)] will not work while you adjust the 3D Conversion 
Lens attachment position.
≥ When the 3D Conversion Lens is attached, the auto slow shutter setting is [AUTO SLOW 
SHTR (3D)]. The default setting of [AUTO SLOW SHTR (3D)] is [ON]. ( l73)
≥ While 3D recording if moving the unit fast, the message is more likely to appear.
≥ The LCD monitor on this unit will not display in 3D.
≥ If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached in the shade etc., the screen may appear 
to be blue. In such a case, remove the lens cap to return the screen to normal.
To ensure that the 3D image can be safely viewed, pay attention to the following 
points when recording.
≥
Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state.
≥ Do not get too close to the subject. (Record from a distance of at least 1.2 m (3.9 feet).)
≥ When moving the unit as you record, move it slowly.
≥
Try to hold the unit as steady as possible when recording while riding in a vehicle or walking.
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∫Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording
When recording with the 3D Conversion Lens, you cannot use certain functions.
*1 The Optical Image Stabilizer   and Optical Image Stabilizer Lock   can be used.
*2 This can be used when the LCD monitor is displaying in 2D.
*3 Only the Digital Zoom (up to 1.5 k) can be used.
*4 Face framing display will be displayed when the LCD monitor or TV output setting is set 
to 2D.
Face framing display will be displayed when the TV output setting is set to 2D.
Functions not available during 3D recording
(Button/lever operations) (Motion picture recording functions)
j Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer
*1
jIntelligent Auto Mode (Night portrait, 
Macro)
j 1080/60p recording
j Manual focus
j Touch Zoom j
Recording Mode ([1080/60p], [HA], 
[HG], [HX], [HE], [iFrame])
j Smile Shot
j Te l e  M a c r o
j Zoom Mode
*3
jInterval Recording
j Digital Cinema
j Face Recognition
j Face framing display
*4
j
Microphone Setup ([ZOOM MIC])
Zoom Microphone
j Histogram
(Setup menu) (Still picture recording functions)
j Quick power on
j Quick Start
j Power LCD
*2
jInitial set j
Picture size
j Aspect Ratio
j Flash
j Flash Level
j Red-eye Reduction
j Night portrait in Scene Mode
j AF Assist Lamp
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