Setting Time Data .......................................................................................................... 59
Recording Time Codes and User Bits .................................................................. 60
Setting User Bits ................................................................................................... 61
Entering the User Bits ........................................................................................... 61
Setting the Time Code .......................................................................................... 63
Externally Locking the Time Code ........................................................................ 65
Counter Setting and Display ................................................................................. 66
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Screen Status Displays .......................................................... 67
Status Indication Layout ........................................................................................ 67
Selecting Display Information ............................................................................... 67
Screen Displays .................................................................................................... 68
Center Information Display ................................................................................... 70
Checking and Displaying Shooting Status ........................................................... 72
MODE CHECK Indication ..................................................................................... 73
Center Marker Display .......................................................................................... 74
Safety Zone Markers ............................................................................................. 74
Zebra Pattern Display ........................................................................................... 74
Focus Assist Function ........................................................................................... 75
Waveform Monitor Function .................................................................................. 75
Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ....................................................... 76
Using the LCD monitor .......................................................................................... 76
Adjusting Left and Right Viewfinder Positions ...................................................... 77
Diopter Adjustment ............................................................................................... 77
Emphasizing Image Outlines ................................................................................ 77
Handling Setup Data ..................................................................................................... 78
Configuration of Setup Data Files ......................................................................... 78
Handling SD Memory Cards ................................................................................. 79
Formatting, Writing and Reading an SD Memory Card ........................................ 79
How to Use Scene File Data ................................................................................. 80
Saving Scene Files and Other Settings on SD Memory Cards ............................. 82
Chapter 5 Preparation
Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 84
Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type .............................................. 84
Use of the External DC Power Supply .................................................................. 85
Preparing for Audio Input .............................................................................................. 87
When Using the Front Microphone ....................................................................... 87
Using a Wireless Receiver .................................................................................... 88
When Using Audio Devices .................................................................................. 88
Attaching/Adjusting Accessories .................................................................................. 89
Mounting the Camera on a Tripod ........................................................................ 89
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ................................................................................ 89
Adjusting the Grip Belt .......................................................................................... 89
DC OUT Connector and External REC Start/Stop Switch Connection ......................... 90
Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails
Thumbnail Operations ................................................................................................... 91
Thumbnail Manipulations Overview ...................................................................... 91
Thumbnail Screen ................................................................................................. 92
Selecting Thumbnails ............................................................................................ 93
Playing back Clips ................................................................................................ 94
Switching the Thumbnail Display .......................................................................... 94
Shot Mark .............................................................................................................. 95
Deleting Clips ........................................................................................................ 96
Restoring Clips ...................................................................................................... 96
Setting of Clip Meta Data ...................................................................................... 97
Formatting a P2 Card .......................................................................................... 100
Formatting SD Memory Cards ............................................................................ 100
Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode .................................................................. 101
Properties ............................................................................................................ 102
Saving the Log Data ........................................................................................... 105
