7E IntroductionContentsIntroductionImportant Usage Instructions............................................................................................................................. 2Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................................. 3Using this Manual .............................................................................................................................................. 5Checking the Supplied Accessories .................................................................................................................. 9Components Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 10PreparationsPreparing the Power Supply............................................................................................................................ 16Preparing the Camcorder ................................................................................................................................ 19Preparing the Lens .......................................................................................................................................... 24Using the Wireless Controller .......................................................................................................................... 28Loading/Unloading a Cassette ........................................................................................................................ 29Inserting/Removing a Memory Card................................................................................................................ 30Changing Settings with the MENU Button....................................................................................................... 31Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time............................................................................................................ 41RecordingRecording ........................................................................................................................................................ 42Selecting the Signal Standard (HD/SD)........................................................................................................... 47Changing the Aspect Ratio.............................................................................................................................. 48End Search...................................................................................................................................................... 49Zooming .......................................................................................................................................................... 50Adjusting the Focus ......................................................................................................................................... 52Using the ND Filter (Lenses with Built-in ND Filter)......................................................................................... 55Selecting the Frame Rate................................................................................................................................ 56Setting the Time Code..................................................................................................................................... 58Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code .................................................................................................... 60Setting the User Bit.......................................................................................................................................... 62Audio Recording .............................................................................................................................................. 63Image Stabilizer (Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer).............................................................................. 68Using the Programmed AE Modes .................................................................................................................. 69Recording in the Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode .................................................................................................... 72Recording in the Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode.................................................................................................. 73Recording in the Manual Mode........................................................................................................................ 74Adjusting the Exposure.................................................................................................................................... 75Using AE Shift ................................................................................................................................................. 76Adjusting the Gain ........................................................................................................................................... 77Setting the White Balance ............................................................................................................................... 78Using the Zebra Pattern .................................................................................................................................. 80Using the Skin Detail Function ........................................................................................................................ 81Using the Custom Preset................................................................................................................................. 82Using Clear Scan............................................................................................................................................. 89Using the Custom Keys ................................................................................................................................... 90Recording Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal ............................................................................................... 93Using the Faders ............................................................................................................................................. 94Using the Digital Video Control........................................................................................................................ 95Other Camcorder Functions/Settings 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