* ( ) indicates the position of the shooting dial
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- Settings Menu
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RECORD SETTING Menu (video)
RECORD SETTING Menu (video)
To adjust focus easily, the contour of focused parts are highlighted in color.
Sets the color of contour line which is displayed in the “Focus Assist” function.
Setting |
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RED |
Sets the color of contour line to red. |
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GREEN |
Sets the color of contour line to green. |
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BLUE |
Sets the color of contour line to blue. |
Adjusts the color according to the light source.
Enables close-up shots when using the telephoto (T) end of the zoom.
Diagonal lines (zebra pattern) are displayed only at areas with the specified luminance levels.
only)Automatically adjusts focus and brightness based on the subjects’ faces or selected area.
Turns on/off the light.
Setting |
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OFF |
Does not light up. |
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AUTO |
Lights up automatically when the surrounding is dark. |
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ON |
Lights up at all times. |
Camera shake during video recording can be effectively reduced.
Makes the subject appear bright automatically when recording in dark places.
Setting |
Details |
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OFF |
Does not adjust the brightness. |
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+6dB |
Adjusts the brightness to the low level in dark places. (+6 dB) |
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+12dB |
Adjusts the brightness automatically in dark places. (+12 dB) |
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+18dB |
Adjusts the brightness to the high level in dark places. (+18 dB) |
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AGC |
Adjusts the brightness at the shutter speed of up to 1/60. |
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AUTO |
Decreases the shutter speed (to 1/30), and adjust the brightness. |
Memo
Although “AUTO” brightens the scene more than “AGC”, movements of the subject may become unnatural.
“GAIN UP” can be set by using the USER dial.
Reduces the noise caused by wind.
Setting |
Details |
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OFF |
Deactivates the function. |
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ON |
Activates the function. |
Displays grid lines to identify tilt and composition of the subject.
Setting |
Details |
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OFF |
Does not display grids. |
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ON |
Displays grids. |
Automatically captures a still image upon detection of a smile.
Setting
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OFF |
Does not detect smiles. |
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ON |
Automatically captures a still image upon detection of a smile. |
Memo
The camera is able to detect up to 16 faces. Smile levels will be displayed for up to 3 of the largest faces displayed on the screen.
This function may not work properly depending on the shooting conditions (distance, angle, brightness, etc.) and the subject (direction of face, smile level, etc.). It is also difficult to detect a smile in backlight.
After a smile is detected and captured, it takes time before the next recording may be performed.
“SMILE SHOT” does not work in the following cases:
- when menu is being displayed
- when remaining recording time is being displayed
- when any functions in “SPECIAL RECORDING” is set
Displays the smile level of people in percentage.
Setting
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OFF |
Displays only the frames when faces are detected. |
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ON |
Displays the frames and smile levels (%) when faces are detected. |
Memo
The camera is able to detect up to 16 faces. Smile levels will be displayed for up to 3 of the largest faces displayed on the screen.
Some faces may not be detected depending on the shooting environment.
Sets the recording format to either “AVCHD” or “MP4/MOV”.
Setting |
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AVCHD |
Selects the video quality from XP or EP. |
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MP4/MOV |
Selects the video quality from MOV 1080p LPCM, MP4 1080p, MP4 720p and iFrame 720p. |
Sets the frame rate for recording.
Available when “VIDEO REC FORMAT” is set to “AVCHD”.
Setting |
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60p |
Records in progressive format. |
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60i |
Does not record in progressive format. |
Memo
Video quality cannot be set in 60p mode.
Videos recorded in 60p mode are playable only on AVCHD Progressive compatible devices.
Blu-ray discs containing videos that are recorded in the 60p mode are playable only on AVCHD Progressive compatible devices.
Sets the video quality.
When “VIDEO REC FORMAT” is set to “AVCHD”, and “SYSTEM SELECT” is set to “60i”
Setting |
Details |
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XP |
Enables recording in high picture quality. |
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EP |
Enables long recordings. |
When “VIDEO REC FORMAT” is set to “MP4/MOV”:
Setting |
Details |
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MOV 1080p LPCM |
Records linear PCM in high sound quality. |
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MP4 1080p |
Recorded in 1920x1080 high resolution, which is suitable for editing and processing by a computer. |
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MP4 720p |
Recorded in 1280x720 resolution, which is suitable for editing and processing by a computer. |
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iFrame 720p |
Records videos that are suitable for editing in 1280x720 resolution. |
Memo
You can change to the desired “VIDEO QUALITY” by tapping on it from the remaining recording time display.
When a video is recorded continuously for a long period of time, recorded file is split into 30-minute in length automatically (videos in MP4 format (MOV, MP4, iFrame) only), or two or more files if the size exceeds 4 GB.
Sets the maximum zoom ratio.
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10x OPTICAL |
Enables recording with 1 - 10x optical zoom. Set this when digital zoom is not desired. |
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16(14)x DYNAMIC |
Enables recording with maximum of 16x dynamic zoom, when the video quality is 1080p and the image stabilizer is set to off. |
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64x DIGITAL |
Enables recording with 1 - 10x optical zoom and 11 - 64x digital zoom. |
Memo
When digital zoom is used, the image becomes grainy as it is digitally enlarged.
The angle of view changes when the image stabilizer is turned on or off.
Captures the true colors.
(Use an x.v.Color compatible TV for playback.)
Available when “VIDEO REC FORMAT” is set to “AVCHD”.
Setting |
Details |
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OFF |
Captures colors with the same standard as TV broadcasting. |
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ON |
Captures the true colors. (for TVs that supports x.v.Color) |
Settings for shutter speed, aperture, white balance and GAIN UP can be saved. By moving the shooting dial to “U” position, you can start shooting in the same settings as these being saved.
Sets the zoom microphone.
Setting |
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OFF |
Deactivates the zoom microphone. |
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ON |
Records audio sounds in the same direction as the zoom operation. |
Make the adjustments such that “MIC LEVEL” does not turn red.
Setting |
Details |
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OFF |
Hides display of microphone input level. |
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ON |
Shows display of microphone input level. |
Sets the microphone level.
Make the adjustments such that “MIC LEVEL” does not turn red.
Setting |
Details |
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+2 |
Increases the microphone input level. |
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+1 |
Increases the microphone input level slightly. |
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0 |
The microphone input level is not changed. |
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-1 |
Decreases the microphone input level slightly. |
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-2 |
Decreases the microphone input level. |
Sets the volume level of the connected headphones.
To turn up the volume, tap + on the touch screen.
To turn down the volume, tap - on the touch screen.
Adjusting the Volume Level of Headphones During Playback
To turn up the volume, set the zoom lever to the T end.
To turn down the volume, set the zoom lever to the W end.
Reduces the degradation of sound quality caused by digital signal processing, and records a sound quality close to the original.
Setting |
Details |
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OFF |
Deactivates K2 TECHNOLOGY. |
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ON |
Activates K2 TECHNOLOGY. |
Memo
Unavailable when “VIDEO QUALITY” is set to “MOV 1080p LPCM”.