[Eric D.]

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les pages de menus ICI

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Page 1 TOP MENU Screen



VIDEO FORMAT

Displays the menu screen for setting the video format for shooting and playing back video The cursor > (does not move to this item when the camcorder is recording.)



CAMERA OPERATION

Displays a menu screen for setting the operation mode for camera shooting.(This item is only displayed in the Camera mode.)



CAMERA PROCESS

Displays a menu screen for adjustments of the picture quality of the camera image.It consists of two screens.

The ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen and SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen can be displayed through the CAMERA PROCESS menu screen.

• This item is only displayed in the Camera mode.

• The cursor > does not move to this item when the camcorder is in VTR mode (PLAY, STL, FWD, REV).



SWITCH MODE

Displays the menu screens related to the camera switch functions.

• This item is only displayed when in camera mode.



AUDIO/MIC

Displays a menu screen related to audio.

• In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen.

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is recording.



LCD/VF

Displays a menu screen for selecting whether to display characters on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder, and for

adjustments of the picture quality of LCD monitor.

Camera mode: It consists of three screens.

VTR mode: It consists of two screens.



TU/UB/CLOCK

Displays a menu screen for setting the time code, user’s bit data, date and time.

The ways that the date and time are recorded together with the display style are set here.

The TIME/DATE menu screen and CLOCK ADJUST screen can be displayed through the TC/UB/CLOCK menu

screen.

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is recording.



OTHERS

Displays a menu screen for setting other functions and to display the hour meter.

It consists of two screens.



FILE MANAGE

Displays the FILE MANAGE menu screen.

Saves the menu screen settings as a file on the camcorder or an SD memory card, or reads the menu screen settings

saved in the file. It is also possible to reset the menu settings to default settings or initialize (format) an SD memory

card.

XSee “FILE MANAGE Menu Screen” on page 79.

• The cursor (K) does not move to this item when the camcorder is in VTR mode or is ejecting a tape.



EXIT

The normal screen returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed while the cursor is aligned with this item.



Page2 VIDEO FORMAT



FRAME RATE

Sets the frame rate for shooting.

U model

60/30 : Shoots at 480/60i, 480/60p, 720/30p.

50/25 : Shoots at 576/50p, 720/25p.

24 : Shoots at 480/24p (2:3:2:3 pulldown), 480/24p advance mode (2:3:3:2 pulldown), 720/24p.

E model

60/30 : Shoots at 480/60p, 720/30p.

50/25 : Shoots at 576/50i, 576/50p, 576/25p, 720/25p.

24 : Shoots at 720/24p.

CANCEL : Cancels the settings.

EXECUTE : Executes the settings.

MEMO

• If you change the FRAME RATE item setting, the system is rebooted. XSee page 44.

• The cursor (>) does not move to this item when the camcorder is in VTR mode or is ejecting a tape.



REC

Sets the video format for shooting. (Can only be displayed and set in camera mode)

You can set the following according to the FRAME RATE.

Setting Description FRAME RATE

DV-60I DV format Shoots using a 480/60i signal. (U model Only) 60/30

HDV-SD60P HDV format Shoots using a 480/60p signal. 60/30

HDV-HD30P HDV format Shoots using a 720/30p signal. 60/30

HDV-SD50P HDV format Shoots using a 576/50p signal. 60/30

HDV-HD25P HDV format Shoots using a 720/25p signal. 50/25

DV-50I DV format Shoots using a 576/50i signal. (E model Only) 50/25

DV-25P DV format Shoots using a 576/25p signal. (E model Only) 50/25

DV-24P DV format Shoots at 480/24p (2:3:2:3 pulldown). (U model Only) 50/25

DV-24PA DV format Shoots at 480/24p (2:3:3:2 pulldown). (U model Only) 24 50/25

HDV-HD24P HDV format Shoots using a 720/24p signal. 50/25

CANCEL : Cancels the settings.

EXECUTE : Executes the settings.

MEMO

• The synchronous video signal is momentarily disturbed when the REC item setting is switched.

• On the E model, the video format is fixed at HDV-HD24 when the FRAME RATE item is set to “24”. “[HDV-HD24]”

is displayed.



ASPECT

Sets the screen size for the recording video signal. (Can only be displayed and set in camera mode)

4:3 : Outputs the video with an aspect ratio of 4:3.

16:9 : Outputs the video with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

The resolution in the vertical direction drops compared to 4:3 video.

MEMO

• When the format setting is HDV, the REC item is fixed at 16:9. “[16:9]” is displayed.

• The synchronous video signal is momentarily disturbed when the ASPECT item setting is switched.



HDV PB OUTPUT

Sets the video format to be output from the video output connector during tape playback.

You can set this when the OUTPUT TERMINAL item is to “COMPONENT” or “AUTO” and you have a component

output connection.

You can set the following, depending on the FRAME RATE item.

Setting Description FRAME RATE

NATIVE Outputs the signal being recorded on the tape. 60/30 50/25 24

720P Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 720p and outputs it. 60/30 50/25 24

1080I Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 1080i and outputs it. 60/30 50/25 24

480P Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 480p and outputs it. 60/30 24

NTSC Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 480i and outputs it. 60/30 24

576P Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 576p and outputs it. 50/25

PAL Converts the signal being recorded on tape to 576i and outputs it. 50/25

CAUTION

If you convert video recorded in HDV format to DV format or vice versa and output it, the colors may change.



PB TAPE

Selects whether to automatically detect the playback tape video format or play back only a particular format.

Normally, use the “AUTO” setting.

AUTO : During tape playback, the format signal is switched automatically and played back.

DV : During tape playback, only the part of the tape recorded in DV format is played back.

HDV : During tape playback, only the part of the tape recorded in HDV format is played back.

DVCAM : During tape playback, only the part of the tape recorded in DVCAM format is played back.

MEMO

If you play back a tape containing both DV and HDV formats, the video signal is disturbed when the signal is

switched.



OUTPUT TERMINAL

Sets the signal to be output from a video signal output connector (VIDEO/Y, PB, PR).

AUTO : Automatically switches to a composite or component signal, depending on the status of the cables

connected to the video signal output connectors, and outputs it.

COMPOSITE : Outputs a composite signal regardless of the status of the cables connected to the video signal

output connectors.

COMPONENT : Outputs a component signal regardless of the status of the cables connected to the video signal

output connectors.

Output signals when AUTO is set

CAUTION

If you output video recorded in HDV format using a composite signal, the colors may change.

SET UP Selects whether to add a setup signal to the video signal output from the video signal output connector.

* You can also select a setup signal for IEEE1394 signal input. (GY-HD100U/GY-HD101E only)

0.0% : No setup signal is added.

7.5% : A setup signal is added.

Initial settings: U model: 7.5% E model: 0.0%

MEMO

When the FRAME RATE item is set to 50/25, this item is not displayed.

The setup signal may be fixed at “0.0%” depending on the menu settings on the camcorder as well as the cables

connected to it. In this case, “[0.0%]” is displayed.

PAGE BACK

The TOP MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed with the cursor at this position.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)



Page3 CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen

The CAMERA OPERATION menu screen is only displayed in the Camera mode.

(bold characters indicate initial settings)



AE LEVEL

For adjusting the image level when using auto iris, “ALC” or “EEI”.

Increase value: Increases level.

Decrease value: Decreases level.

[Settings: –3, –2, - NORMAL (0) - 2, 3]



ALC MAX

Sets the maximum “ALC” value to automatically change the signal intensity level depending on the brightness.

[Setting: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB]



PRESET TEMP

Sets the basic color temperature when the [WHT.BAL] white balance selector switch c on page 15 is in the PRST

(PRESET) position.

3200K : Sets the basic color temperature to 3200K. (Use for light sources with a low color temperature,

such as halogen lamps.)

5600K : Sets the basic color temperature to 5600K. (Use for light sources with a high color temperature,

such as sunlight.)

MEMO

This item does not function when the FAW item on the SWITCH MODE menu screen is set to “PRESET”.



SMOOTH TRANS

Smoothens the transition when the [GAIN] switch b on page 15, or

[WHT.BAL] switch c on page 15 is switched over and achieves gradual change in place of sudden change.

However, the smooth transition function does not function when switching the [GAIN] switch set in ALC, FULL AUTO

ON.

OFF : Deactivates the smooth transition function.

ON : Activates the smooth transition function.



BARS

Sets whether or not color bars are output. (This is fixed at “OFF” when in FULL AUTO mode)

OFF : Color bars are not output.

ON : Color bars are output.



PAGE BACK

The TOP MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed with the cursor at this position.

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Page4 CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] Menu Screen

The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen)

The CAMERA PROCESS menu screen is only displayed in camera mode.

(bold characters indicate initial settings)



MASTER BLACK

Adjusts the pedestal level (master black) that serves as the reference black.

Increase the number : Raises the pedestal level.

Decrease the number : Lowers the pedestal level.

[Settings: MIN (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, MAX (10)]

DETAIL

Adjusts the contour (detail) sharpness level.

Increase the number : Sharpens the contour.

Decrease the number : Softens the contour.

OFF : Does not function.

[Settings: OFF, MIN (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, MAX (10)]

When this item is set to “OFF”, “-----” is displayed for the following menu items and they cannot be selected.



V/H BALANCE

Sets which contours (details) to sharpen, those in the horizontal (H) direction or those in the vertical (V) direction.

Increase the number : Sharpens H direction.

Decrease the number : Sharpens V direction.

[Settings: H-MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, H-MAX (5)]



H FREQUENCY

Changes the horizontal contour compensation frequency for the contours (details). Set this as appropriate for the

subject.

LOW : Enhances low frequency bands.

Use this when shooting subjects with large patterns.

MIDDLE : Enhances middle frequency bands.

HIGH : Enhances high frequency bands.

Use this when shooting subjects with small patterns.



V FREQUENCY

(When the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu is set to “DV-60I” or “DV-50I”, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be

selected.)

Use this when shooting subjects with finely detailed patterns.

Changes the vertical contour compensation frequency for the contours (details). Compensates for distortion when

outputting progressive video to an interlaced monitor.

HIGH : Enhances high frequency bands.

LOW : Enhances low frequency bands.



SKIN DETECT

Sets ON/OFF for the skin detail function.

OFF : Turns off the skin detail function.

ON : Turns on the skin detail function. (Softens detected skin color area details.)

XSee “Using the Skin Detail Function” on page 83.



LEVEL

Sets the contour compensation level (amount of softening) for the skin detail function.

This can only be selected when the SKIN DETECT item is set to ON.

–1 : Low contour compensation level (amount of softening)

–2 : Medium contour compensation level (amount of softening)

–3 : High contour compensation level (amount of softening)



BLACK

Changes the gain in dark areas. Change this depending on the video signal being shot.

PAGE BACK The TOP MENU returns when the SHUTTER dial is pressed while the cursor is at this position.

STRETCH1 STRETCH2 STRETCH3 : Enhances the dark areas of the video so the contrast between light and dark is more visible by

stretching the signal only in the dark areas.

The amount of stretching increases from STRETCH1→STRETCH2→STRETCH3.

stretching the signal only in the dark areas.

The amount of stretching increases from STRETCH1→STRETCH2→STRETCH3.

NORMAL : Normal status

COMPRESS1 COMPRESS2 COMPRESS3 : If the video that was shot is bright overall and lacking in contrast, the gain in the dark areas is compressed,

which adds contrast.

The amount of compression increases from COMPRESS1→COMPRESS2→COMPRESS3.



Page 4 CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] Menu Screen

(bold characters indicate initial settings)



WHITE CLIP

Sets the white clipping point on input video signals with a high luminance level.

108% : The white clipping point is set at a luminance level of 108%.

100% : The white clipping point is set at a luminance level of 100%. If the screen is too white at

108%, set it to 100%.



KNEE

Sets whether to run the “knee” function, which compresses video signals over a certain level to render the tonality

in the highlight areas, automatically or manually. Set “MANUAL” when you want to check the bright areas, and adjust

the knee point manually.

AUTO : Adjusts the knee point automatically, according to the luminance level.

MANUAL : You can change the luminance level in the “LEVEL” item.



LEVEL

Sets the start point for knee compression (knee point).

Increase the number : Raises the knee point level.

Decrease the number : Lowers the knee point level.

[Settings: 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, 100%]

MEMO

When the “KNEE” item is set to “AUTO”, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be selected.



MOTION SMOOTH

Makes the video smoother when the tape is played back by adding frames to the signal recorded on the tape during

progressive shooting.

OFF : Does not function.

ON : Functions.

MEMO

This can be set when you select “HDV-HD30p”, “HDV-HD25p”, or “HDV-HD24p” in the “REC” item on the VIDEO

FORMAT menu screen.

When this cannot be set, “-----” is displayed.



ADVANCED PROCESS

Calls up the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen.

XSee “ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen” on page 67.

PAGE BACK

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] menu screen.



Page 5 ADVANCED PROCESS Menu Screen

(bold characters indicate initial settings)



CINEMA MODE

OFF : Turns the function OFF.

ON : Sets the gamma characteristics and color matrix close to the characteristics of a movie

screen.

MEMO

When this item is set to “ON”, “(CINEMA)” is displayed for COLOR MATRIX and GAMMA items and cannot be

selected.



COLOR MATRIX

Sets the color matrix.

OFF : Turns the function OFF.

STANDARD : Sets a normal color matrix.

CINEMA : Sets a color matrix close to the characteristics of a movie screen.



ADJUST

When “STANDARD” or “CINEMA” is set for the COLOR MATRIX item, a color matrix can be set individually.

Press the SHUTTER dial to call up the COLOR MATRIX ADJUST menu screen.

XSee “COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen” on page 68.



GAMMA

Adjusts the gamma curve to determine how black is rendered.

OFF : Turns the function OFF.

STANDARD : Sets a normal gamma curve.

CINEMA : Sets a gamma curve close to the characteristics of a movie screen.

MEMO

When this item is set to “OFF”, “-----” is displayed for the LEVEL item and it cannot be selected.



LEVEL

When “STANDARD” or “CINEMA” is set for the GAMMA item, a gamma curve can be set individually.

Increase the number : Enhances the tonality of the black. However, the tonality in the bright areas deteriorates.

Decrease the number : Enhances the tonality in the bright areas. However, the tonality in the black areas deteriorates.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]



COLOR GAIN

Adjusts the video signal color level.

OFF : Sets the video to black and white.

Increase the number : Makes the colors more dense.

Decrease the number : Makes the colors less dense.

[Settings: OFF, MIN (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, MAX (10)]



WHITE PAINT<R>

Adjusts the R (red) component when in AWB (Auto White Balance) mode.

Increase the number : Strengthens the red.

Decrease the number : Weakens the red.

[Settings: MIN (–32), –31 - NORMAL (0) - 30, MAX (31)]

MEMO

• You can select this when A or B is set for the [WHT.BAL] switch c on the right panel of the camcorder.

XSee page 15.

Settings can be made for A and B individually. (When “PRESET” is set, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be

selected.)

• When you press the AWB (Auto White Balance) button and readjust the white balance, WHITE PAINT R becomes

“NORMAL”.



WHITE PAINT<B>

Adjusts the B (blue) component when in AWB (Auto White Balance) mode.

Increase the number : Strengthens the blue.

Decrease the number : Weakens the blue.

[Settings: MIN (–32), –31 - NORMAL (0) - 30, MAX (31)]

MEMO

• You can select this when A or B is set for the [WHT.BAL] switch c on the right panel of the camcorder.

XSee page 15.

Settings can be made for A and B individually. (When “PRESET” is set, “-----” is displayed and this cannot be

selected.)

• When you press the AWB (Auto White Balance) button and readjust the white balance, WHITE PAINT B becomes

“NORMAL”.



SKIN COLOR ADJUST

When the cursor is in this position and you press the SHUTTER dial once, the screen switches to the SKIN COLOR

ADJUST screen.



PAGE BACK

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the CAMERA PROCESS [2/2] menu screen.

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Page 6 COLOR MATRIX ADJUST Menu Screen



R GAIN

For manually adjusting the shading of the R axis of the color matrix (red and cyan).

Increase the number : Enhances red and cyan.

Decrease the number : Reduces red and cyan.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]



R ROTATION

For manually adjusting the color phase of the R axis of the color matrix (red and cyan).

Increase the number : Increases yellowishness of red color and bluishness of cyan color.

Decrease the number : Increases bluishness of red color and greenishness of cyan color.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]



G GAIN

For manually adjusting the shading of the G axis of the color matrix (green and magenta).

Increase the number : Enhances green and magenta.

Decrease the number : Reduces green and magenta.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]



G ROTATION

For manually adjusting the color phase of the G axis of the color matrix (green and magenta).

Increase the number : Increases bluishness of green color and reddishness of magenta color.

Decrease the number : Increases yellowishness of green color and bluishness of magenta color.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]



B GAIN

For manually adjusting the shading of the B axis of the color matrix (blue and yellow).

Increase the number : Enhances blue and yellow.

Decrease the number : Reduces blue and yellow.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]



B ROTATION

For manually adjusting the color phase of the B axis of the color matrix (blue and yellow).

Increase the number : Increases reddishness of blue color and greenishness of yellow color.

Decrease the number : Increases greenishness of blue color and reddishness of yellow color.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]



PAGE BACK

Press the SHUTTER dial to return to the ADVANCED PROCESS screen when cursor is at this position.



Page 7 SKIN COLOR ADJUST Menu Screen

When you enter the SKIN COLOR ADJUST screen, the areas where the skin detail function is applied are displayed in color, and other areas are displayed in black and white.



SKIN COLOR DET.

Sets the color used by the skin detail function.

STOP : Stops loading the color used by the skin detail function.

EXECUTE : Loads the color used by the skin detail function.

XSee “Using the Skin Detail Function” on page 83.



SKIN COLOR RANGE

Adjusts the range of skin colors to which the skin detail function is applied.

Adjust as you check the color range.

Increase the number : Widens the range.

Decrease the number : Narrows the range.

[Settings: NARROW (–10), –9 - NORMAL (0) - 9, WIDE (10)]

MEMO

When the COLOR GAIN item is “OFF” on the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen, only the areas where the skin

detail function is running are displayed using skin colors.



PAGE BACK

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the ADVANCED PROCESS menu screen.





Page 8 SWITCH MODE Menu Screen



The SWITCH MODE menu screen is only displayed in camera mode.

Item Function/Setting (bold characters indicate initial settings)



SHUTTER

Sets the fixed value (STEP) for values that can change using the SHUTTER dial on the right panel or the VARIABLE

used when shooting computer monitors.

STEP : Switches the shutter speed using fixed values.

VARIABLE : Set when shooting a computer monitor, etc.

You can set the following using the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen. (This is fixed at EEI when in FULL AUTO mode)

DV-60I HDV-SD60P HDV-HD30P

Setting for STEP1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000,

1/10000

Setting for VARIABLE1/60.19 - 1/1998.0



DV-50I HDV-SD50P HDV-HD25P DV-25P Initial value: 1/25

Setting for STEP1/6.25, 1/12.5, 1/25, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,

1/4000, 1/10000

Setting for VARIABLE1/50.20 - 1/1973.6

DV-25P 1/25.05 - 1/1973.6



DV-24P DV-24PAHDV-HD24P Initial value: 1/48

Setting for STEP1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,

1/4000, 1/10000

Setting for VARIABLE1/24.01 - 1/1998.0

HDV-HD24P1/48.11 - 1/1998.0



FAW

Sets the positions to assign the FAW (Full Auto White Balance) function to the [WHT.BAL] white balance selector

switch c on page 15. (Fixed at FAW when in FULL AUTO mode)

NONE : The FAW function is not assigned.

A : Assigns FAW to the A position.

B : Assigns FAW to the B position.

PRESET : Assigns FAW to the PRESET position.



GAIN L

GAIN M

GAIN H

Sets the gain value for each position on the [GAIN] sensitivity selector switch b on page 15.

[Setting: 0dB, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB, ALC] (Fixed at ALC in FULL AUTO mode)

Initial values: L: 0dB, M: 9dB, H: 18dB



USER1

USER2

USER3

You can assign one of the following menu functions to the [USER1/2/3] USER1/2/3 buttons 8 on page 14 to each

NONE Does not function.

BARS

PRESET TEMP.

Assigns “BARS” item functions in the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.

Assigns “PRESET TEMP.” item functions in the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.

XSee “CAMERA OPERATION Menu Screen” on page 64.

B.STRETCH1

B.STRETCH2

B.STRETCH3

B.COMPRESS1

B.COMPRESS2

B.COMPRESS3

Assigns “BLACK” item functions in the CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] menu screen.

XSee “CAMERA PROCESS [1/2] Menu Screen” on page 65.

AE LEVEL+

AE LEVEL–

Assigns “AE LEVEL” item functions in the CAMERA OPERATION menu screen.

MEMO

Cannot assign to the USER3 button. If you assign these menu functions, assign AE

LEVEL+ to the USER1 button, AE LEVEL– to the USER2 button.



LENS RET

Sets the lens RET button functions. (This does not function if there is not RET button on the lens you are using.)

RET : Functions as a normal RET button.

FOCUS ASSIST Functions as the FOCUS ASSIST button.



PAGE BACK

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.



Page 9 AUDIO/MIC Menu Screen

In VTR mode, the screen changes to the AUDIO menu screen.



TEST TONE

Sets whether to output a test audio signal (1kHz, –20dBFS or –12dBFS) during color bar output.

OFF : A test audio signal is not output.

ON : A test audio signal is output.



MIC WIND CUT (This is not displayed in VTR mode.)

Selects whether to cut the lows (low frequency bands) from the audio input signal.

Use this when you want to reduce wind sounds from the microphone.

OFF : Low frequencies are not cut.

INPUT1 : Only cuts the low frequencies in the audio from the INPUT1 connector.

INPUT2 : Only cuts the low frequencies in the audio from the INPUT2 connector.

BOTH : Cuts the low frequencies in the audio from both the INPUT1 and INPUT2 terminals.



AUDIO REF.LEVEL

Sets the reference audio level on the tape. (Both CH-1 and CH-2)

–20dB : Records with –20 dB as the reference audio level.

–12dB : Records with –12 dB as the reference audio level.

Set this if you are playing back the recorded tape on an ordinary DV device.

* Set this for both playback and recording.

* This is unrelated to the audio level via the IEEE1394 signal.



INPUT1 MIC REF(This is not displayed in VTR mode.)

Sets the reference audio input level for the INPUT1 connector.

–50dB : Sets the reference audio input level at –50 dB.

–60dB : Sets the reference audio input level at –60 dB.



INPUT2 MIC REF(This is not displayed in VTR mode.)

Sets the reference audio input level for the INPUTé connector.

–50dB : Sets the reference audio input level at –50 dB.

–60dB : Sets the reference audio input level at –60 dB.



AUDIO MONITOR

Selects whether stereo or mixed audio is output from the PHONES jack when the MONITOR SELECT switch is set

to BOTH.

STEREO : Stereo audio (CH-1 audio is output to L and CH-2 audio is output to R)

* Outputs only the CH-1 audio from the monitor speaker.

MIX : Mixed audio (CH-1 and CH-2 mixed audio is output to L and R)



AUDIO MODE (This is not displayed in VTR mode.)

Selects the audio sampling frequency for recording. (Both CH-1 and CH-2)

(When HDV format is set, this is fixed at 48K and “[48K]” is displayed.)

32K : Digitally records with a 12-bit, 32 kHz sampling frequency.

48K : Digitally records with a 16-bit, 48 kHz sampling frequency.

* If the DV format is 12-bit, 32 kHz, up to 4 recording track channels are available.

Of those, this camcorder records on the CH-1 and CH-2 channels. This camcorder is not capable of dubbing.



SEARCH AUDIO [DV]

Selects whether to output audio when searching a tape recorded in DV format. (This also includes slow playback.)

ON : Audio is output.

OFF : Audio is not output.



PB AUDIO CH [DV]

Selects which channel audio to output when playing back a DV tape with the audio signal recorded in 4 channels.

(Can only be set in VTR mode)

CH1/2 : Outputs the CH-1 and CH-2 channel audio.

This camcorder records the audio in CH-1 and CH-2 while shooting.

MIX : Outputs all 4 channels of audio at the same time.

CH3/4 : Outputs the CH-3 and CH-4 channel audio.

MEMO

This camcorder does not have a function for dubbing to the CH-3 and CH-4 channels.



PAGE BACK

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.

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Page 10 LCD/VF [1/3] Menu Screen

The LCD/VF menu screen consists of three screens. (1/3 screen, 2/3 screen, 3/3 screen)

The LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen can only be set in camera mode.

In VTR mode, this screen consists of two screens. (1/2 screen, 2/2 screen)



ZEBRA

Switches the luminance level of the subject sections where the zebra pattern is displayed.

60-70% : Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels between 60% and 70%.

70-80% : Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels between 70% and 80%.

85-95% : Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels between 85% and 95%.

OVER95% : Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels over 95%.

OVER100% : Zebra pattern is displayed in sections with luminance levels over 100%.

F. NO/IRIS IND

Selects whether or not the F-number of the lens iris/iris level mark is displayed in the status display on the LCD monitor

or in the viewfinder. (STATUS 1 screen)

OFF : F-number and iris level mark is not displayed.

F.NO : F-number is displayed.

F.NO+IND. : F-number and iris level mark is displayed.



FILTER

Selects whether or not the FILTER position of the unit is displayed in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the

viewfinder. (STATUS 1 screen)

OFF : FILTER position is not displayed.

ON : FILTER position is displayed.



SAFETY ZONE

Selects whether or not the safety zone is shown on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder together with the form of

the safety zone indication.

OFF : Not displayed

4:3 : 4:3 zone is displayed.

14:9 : 14:9 zone is displayed.

16:9 : 16:9 zone is displayed.

16:9+4:3 : 16:9 zone and 4:3 zone are display mixed. (This cannot be selected when DV format is set.)



CENTER MARK

Sets whether or not a center mark is displayed when the safety zone is displayed.

ON : Center mark is displayed.

OFF : Center mark is not displayed.

MEMO

When the SAFETY ZONE item is set to OFF, “- - -” is indicated and this item cannot be selected.



FOCUS ASSIST

Sets the display color for focusing when running the FOCUS ASSIST function.

BLUE : Displays the area of focus in blue.

RED : Displays the area of focus in red.

GREEN : Displays the area of focus in green.



NEXT PAGE

When you display the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.



PAGE BACK

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.



SAFTY ZONE and CENTER MARK will not be displayed when the camcorder is in VTR mode (PLAY, STL, FWD, REV).





Page 11 LCD/VF [2/3] Menu Screen

[1/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode.



VIDEO FORMAT

Selects whether to display the video format in the status display on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

(Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode: STATUS screen)

ON : Displays the video format.

OFF : Does not display the video format.

In camera mode : Displays the video format set in the REC item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.

In VTR mode : Displays the video format recorded on the playback tape or the video format input from the

IEEE1394 connector.



TAPE REMAIN

Selects whether or not the remaining tape time (minutes) is shown in the status display on the LCD monitor or in the

viewfinder.

(Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode: STATUS screen)

ON : Displayed.

OFF : Not displayed.



TC/UB

Selects whether or not the time code or user’s bits data should be shown in the status display on the LCD monitor

or in the viewfinder.

(Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode: STATUS screen)

OFF : Not displayed.

ON : Displayed.

· Whether the time code or user’s bits data is shown is selected with the TC DISPLAY switch.



AUDIO

Selects whether the audio level meters should be shown in the status display on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder

screen.

(Camera mode: STATUS 1 screen, VTR mode: STATUS screen)

OFF : Not displayed.

ON : Displayed.



NEXT PAGE

Camera mode:

To display the LCD/VF [3/3] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.

VTR mode:

To display the LCD/VF [2/2] menu screen, move the cursor to this position and press the SHUTTER dial.



PAGE BACK

Camera mode:

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the LCD/VF [1/3] menu screen.

VTR mode:

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.



Page 12 LCD/VF [3/3] Menu Screen

[2/2] screen is displayed in the VTR mode.



LCD CONTRAST

Adjusts the contrast of the LCD.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]



VF CONTRAST

Adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder.

[Settings: MIN (–5), –4 - NORMAL (0) - 4, MAX (5)]



PAGE BACK

Camera mode:

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the LCD/VF [2/3] menu screen.

VTR mode:

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the LCD/VF [1/2] menu screen.



Page 13 TC/UB/CLOCK Menu Screen

Time codes (TC) and user’s bits (UB) can be set on this screen. Date and time is set on the TIME/DATE screen that can be reached from this screen.



TC PRESET

To preset the time code, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.

EXECUTE : The set time code is confirmed.

CANCEL : The set time code is cancelled.



ZERO PRESET

Resets all time codes to “0”.



UB PRESET

To preset the user’s bit data, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.

EXECUTE : The set user’s bit data are confirmed.

CANCEL : The set user’s bit data are cancelled.

ZERO PRESET : Resets all user’s bits data to “0”.

MEMO

When the “UB REC” item is set to “OFF”, “--------” is displayed and this cannot be selected.



DROP/NON DROP*1

Selects whether the timecode generator framing mode is drop-frame or non-drop-frame.

DROP : Internal timecode generator works in drop-frame mode. Set this when the recorded time is important.

NON DROP : Internal timecode generator works in non-drop-frame mode. Set this when the number of frames

is important.



UB REC*2

To select whether or not user’s bit data should be recorded.

To select whether the user’s bits should be displayed during playback of a tape with recorded user’s bits data.

ON : User’s bits are recorded during recording.

User’s bits are displayed during playback.

OFF : User’s bits are not recorded during recording.

User’s bits are not displayed during playback.



TC DUPLI. [DV]

Sets how to record the timecode (TC) and user’s bits (UB) during IEEE1394 input of DV format.

OFF : Records the TC/UB set in the camcorder.

ON : Records the TC/UB of the IEEE1394 input.

MEMO

In HDV format, the TC/UB set in the camcorder is recorded regardless of the setting.

HEADER REC

To make settings related to the HEADER REC function, align the cursor with this position, and then press the SHUTTER

dial.

XSee “HEADER REC Menu Screen” on page 75.



TIME/DATE

To make settings related to the date and time, align the cursor with this position and then press the SHUTTER dial.

XSee “TIME/DATE Menu Screen” on page 76.



PAGE BACK

When the cursor is in this position, press the SHUTTER dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.



*1 This can be displayed and selected when 60/30 is set for the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.

When 24 is set, this is fixed at “NON DROP” and “[NON DROP]” is displayed.

*2 This can be displayed and selected when 50/25 is set for the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT menu screen.



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