2ContentsShootingShooting in progressive mode ...................... 4Shooting techniques for different targets .... 5Self-portrait shooting ........................................ 5Zebra pattern .................................................... 5Marker ............................................................... 6Checking and displaying shooting status .......... 6PRE REC .......................................................... 6Relay function .................................................... 6Variable frame rate (VFR).................................. 7Shooting using the FUNCTION knob .............. 10Optical Image Stabilizer .................................. 11Adding effects to images ................................. 11Using the USER buttons ................................ 11Backlight compensation .................................. 11Color bars ........................................................ 11Wave form monitor function............................. 12Adjusting the volume while shooting ............... 12Shot mark function .......................................... 13Index recording ................................................ 13LAST CLIP function ......................................... 13CAPTURE function .......................................... 13Adjusting the shutter speed ........................ 14Using the SHUTR/F.RATE dial ........................ 14Setting the SHUTTER ..................................... 14Setting the SYNCRO SCAN ............................ 14FRAME RATE setting ...................................... 14Synchro scan ................................................... 16Switching Audio Input .................................. 17Using the built-in microphone .......................... 17Using an external microphone and audioequipment.................................................... 17Adjusting the recording level ........................... 18Using scene files .......................................... 19Changing scene file settings ........................... 19Saving scene files and other settings on SDMemory Cards ........................................ 21Clip metadata ................................................ 22Uploading the metadata (META DATA) ........... 23Selecting the USER CLIP NAMErecording method ........................................ 23Using the Counter ........................................ 24Counter display ............................................... 24TC preset mode ............................................... 24Volume 1Read this first!IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRecommendation for Use of GenuinePanasonic BatteryOutline of operationsPlease read before useOperating precautionsBefore usePrecaution for useAccessoriesOptional accessoriesDescription of partsDescription of partsPreparationRecharging the batteryPower sourcesAdjusting the hand strapAttaching/detaching the handleAttaching/detaching the gripThe remote controlTurn on/off the cameraTally lampViewfinderSetting the calendarShootingBasic shooting operationsBasic operations of the cameraMenuUsing the setup menusSetup menu structureReferenceSpecificationsVolume 2