Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Instruction Manual
- Highlights of the Camcorder
- Table of contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Preparations
- 3. Recording
- Recording Clips and Photos
- Video Configuration: Resolution, Bit Rate and Frame Rate
- Slow & Fast Motion Recording
- Shooting Modes
- Exposure Adjustment
- Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit
- White Balance
- Using Looks
- Zooming
- Focus Adjustment
- Image Stabilization
- Setting the Time Code
- Setting the User Bit
- Recording Audio
- Selecting the Audio Recording Format
- Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels
- Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder
- Using Line Input or an External Microphone Connected to an INPUT Terminal
- Audio Recording Level (INPUT Terminals)
- Adjusting the Microphone’s Sensitivity (INPUT terminals)
- Microphone Attenuator (INPUT terminals)
- Using the Built-in Microphone or an External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal
- Audio Recording Level (Built-in Microphone/MIC Terminal)
- Microphone Sensitivity (Built-in Microphone)
- Microphone Attenuator (Built-in Microphone or MIC Terminal)
- Low-Cut Filter (Built-in Microphone or MIC Terminal)
- Using Headphones
- Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal
- Pre-Recording
- Onscreen Displays
- Infrared Recording
- Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller
- Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver
- 4. Customization
- 5. Playback
- 6. External Connections
- 7. Saving Clips
- 8. Additional Information
- Quick Guide
- Important Usage Instructions
- Precautions About the Battery Pack
- Supplied Accessories
- Table of Contents
- Names of Parts
- Charging the Battery Pack
- Basic Preparations
- Setting the Date, Time and Language
- Using SD Cards
- Recording Clips and Photos
- Playing Back and Saving Clips and Photos
- Connecting to an External Monitor
- Onscreen Icons and Displays
- Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions
- Others
- Abridged Specifications
- Additional Information
- Warranty
Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions
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Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions
Be sure
to
read these instructions in order
to
operate the product safely.
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WARNING
Denotes the
risk
of
serious
injury
or death.
• Stop using the product
in
any case
of
unusual circumstances such as
the
presence
of
smoke
or
a
strange smell.
• Do
not
touch any exposed internal parts.
• Do
not
get
the product wet. Do
not
insert foreign objects
or
liquids into the product.
• Do
not
touch the product connected
to
a
power
outlet during lightning storms. This may cause
electric shock.
• Do
not
disassemble
or
modify the product.
• Do
not
expose the product
to
strong shocks
or
vibration.
• Observe the following instructions when using commercially available batteries
or
provided battery
packs.
- Use batteries/battery packs only with their specified product.
- Do not heat batteries
or
expose them
to
fire.
- Do
not
charge batteries/battery packs using non-authorized battery chargers.
- Do
not
expose the terminals
to
dirt
or
let them
come
into contact with metallic pins
or
other
metal objects.
- Do
not
use leaking batteries/battery packs. If a battery/battery pack leaks and the material
contacts your skin
or
clothing, flush the exposed area thoroughly with running water.
In
case
of
eye contact, flush thoroughly with copious amounts
of
clean running water and seek immediate
medical assistance.
- When disposing
of
batteries/battery packs, insulate the terminals with tape
or
other means. This
may cause electric shock, explosion or fire.
• Use only power sources specified in this instruction manual for use with the product.
• Observe the following instructions when using a battery charger
or
AC adapter.
-
Do
not
plug
in
or
unplug the product with
wet
hands.
- Do
not
use the product if the power plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.
- Do
not
expose the power plug and terminals
to
dirt
or
let them come into contact with metallic
pins
or
other metal objects.
- Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not damage, break
or
modify the power cord.
- Do
not
wrap the product
in
cloth
or
other materials when
in
use
or
shortly after use when the
product is still warm in temperature.
- Do
not
unplug the product
by
pulling the power cord.
- Do
not
leave
the
product connected
to
a power source for long periods
of
time.
• Do
not
allow the product to maintain contact with the same area
of
skin for extended periods of
time during use. This may result
in
low-temperature contact burns, including skin redness and
blistering, even if the product does
not
feel hot. The use
of
a tripod
or
similar equipment is
recommended when using the product
in
hot places and for people with circulation problems
or
less sensitive skin.
• Keep the product out
of
the reach
of
young children.
• Periodically remove any dust buildup from the power plug and power outlet using a dry cloth.