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When simultaneously recording two images with the Main Camera and Sub Camera, you can also 
record the Main Camera’s image as a separate scene. (Backup for  Twin Camera)
≥ Even when using the Wireless Twin Camera function, you can save  the image being recorded 
with the Main Camera as a separate scene. ( l192 )
≥ Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD] and [REC MODE] to [PH]/[HA]/[HG]/[H E]. (l81)
≥  will be displayed on the screen.
≥ When Twin Camera recording starts, this unit also starts record ing the Main Camera’s image 
without the Sub Window image as a separate scene.
Advanced (Recording) 
Recording with the Backup for Twin 
Camera Function 
: [RECORD SETUP]  # [Backup for Twin Camera]  # [ON]
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Twin Camera
B Backup for Twin Camera
C SD card
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≥When recording with [Backup for Twin Camera], use an SD card co nforming to Class 10 of 
the SD Speed Class Rating.
≥ Scenes recorded as Backup for Twin Camera and scenes that show  the Sub Window’s image will 
be saved on the same media. This causes the remaining recordable time to be halved.
≥ When [ON] is selected, two separate dates are used to record sc enes simultaneously. As a result, 
compared to when [OFF] is selected, recording can be performed  on fewer days.
≥ Backup for Twin Camera operates when it is set to [ON], even if you hide the Sub Window.
≥ You cannot record still pictures while recording with the Backu p for Twin Camera function.
≥ Backup for Twin Camera is not available when any of the following functions is being used:
jCreative Control
j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode
j HDR Movie Mode
j /
4K Photo Mode
j Home monitoring
j Live Cast Mode
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1Touch the Recording Mode button icon.
2Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon.≥ is available only for the  / .
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
*3 /  only
Advanced (Recording)
Changing the Recording Mode
ModeEffect
*1
*2Intelligent Auto You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, 
which optimizes settings to the recording environment 
you are in. (
l54)
*1
*2Intelligent Auto Plus You can add manually-adjusted brightness and color 
balance settings to the Intelligent Auto Mode, and record. 
(
l 56)
*1Creative Control You can record motion pictures with added effects. 
(
l 56)
*1HDR Movie You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas 
and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between 
the background and the subject is large. (l
59)
Scene Mode This option allows this unit to automatically adjust the 
shutter speed and aperture, etc. according to the scene 
you want to record. (
l60)
Manual You can set the shutter speed, focus, White Balance, and 
brightness (iris/gain). (
l64)
*1FULL HD Slow 
Motion Video You can record slow motion pictures. (
l61)
*1, 34K Photo You can record motion pictures optimized for capturing 
still pictures from 4K motion pictures. (
l62)
*2Stop Motion 
Animation Assist You can set a recorded still picture as the background, 
and record the next picture while looking at that recorded 
picture as the background. (
l63)
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The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want 
to record.
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
≥ Depending on the recording conditions, the unit may not enter t he desired mode.
≥ In the Portrait, Spotlight, or Low Light Mode, the face will be  surrounded by a white frame when 
detected. In the Portrait Mode, a  subject that is bigger and close to center of the screen will be 
surrounded by an orange frame. ( l82)
≥ Using a tripod is recommended in Night Scenery Mode.
≥ Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions,  such as when faces are of 
certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used.
Intelligent Auto
ModeEffect
Portrait Faces are detected and focused automatically, and the brightnes s is 
adjusted so it is recorded clearly.
Scenery The whole landscape will be recorded vividly without whiting ou t the 
background sky, which may be very bright.
*1Spotlight Very bright object is recorded clearly.*1Low LightIt can record very clearly even in a dark room or twilight.*2Night SceneryYou can record night scenery vividly by slowing the shutter spe ed.*2MacroThis allows recording at very close proximity to the object of recording.*1
*2Normal
NormalIn modes other than those described above, the contrast is adju
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Intelligent Auto Mode
When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Automatic White Ba lance and Auto Focus operate and 
automatically adjust the color balance and focusing.
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture a nd shutter speed are automatically 
adjusted for an optimum brightness.
≥ The information on this page applies only to the Main Camera.
≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depen ding on light sources or 
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. ( l65, 67 )
Automatic White BalanceThe illustration shows the range over which Automatic White Bal ance functions.
1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance adjustment  on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) Sunlight
5) White fluorescent lamp
6) Halogen light bulb
7) Incandescent light bulb
8) Sunrise or sunset
9) Candlelight
If the Automatic White Balance is not functioning normally, adj ust 
the White Balance manually. ( l65)
Auto FocusThe unit focuses automatically.
≥Auto Focus does not work correctly in the following situations.  
Record pictures in the Manual Focus Mode. ( l67)
j Recording distant and close-up objects at the same time
j Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty window
j Recording a subject that is surr ounded by objects with glossy s urfaces or by highly reflective 
objects
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Please refer to page 54 for details about the effect of each mode.
(Portrait)/ (Scenery)/ (Spotlight)
*1/ (Low Light)*1/
(Night Scenery)*2/ (Macro)*2/(Normal)*1/(Normal)*2
*1 In Motion Picture Recording Mode only
*2 In Still Picture Recording Mode only
≥ Change the Recording Mode to  / . ( l53)
1(When adjusting the brightness)To u c h   .(When adjusting the color balance)
To u c h   .≥R side: Sets the balance to a reddish tone.
B side: Sets the balance to a bluish tone.
≥ Except for when adjusting the brightness or color balance, if y ou do not touch the screen for a 
while, the Touch Menu will disappear. To display it again, touc h  .
2Touch  /  to adjust settings.≥Touch   while adjusting the brigh tness, or touch   while adjusting the color balance to make 
the display of the adjustment bar disappear.
3 Start recording.
≥Set [REC FORMAT] to [AVCHD]. ( l81)
≥ Change the Recording Mode to  . ( l53)
Select the desired Creative Control Mode, then touch [Enter].
≥Still pictures cannot be taken.
Intelligent Auto Plus
Creative Control
ModeEffect
[Miniature Effect] You can record motion pictures with a diorama effect like recor ding a 
miniature by intentionally creating focused area and out of foc used 
area in the peripheral of the image and recording motion pictur e with 
an interval. ( l57)
≥ Motion pictures recorded with this function will look as if the  frame 
rate is low.
[8mm movie] You can record motion pictures with a faded retro effect. ( l58)
[Silent movie] You can record motion pictures  that are similar to black-and-wh ite 
silent films by lowering the amount of incoming light. (l 58)
[Time Lapse Rec] You can record a scene that moves slowly over a long period of  time 
as a short time motion picture by recording one frame at each s et 
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1Touch   to adjust the horizontal position of 
the in-focus portion.
≥If you touch the screen, you can adjust the horizontal 
position of the in-focus portion.
≥ When no touch operations are performed for approximately 
1 second, [Reset], [SIZE], and [ENTER] are displayed. If 
you touch the screen, you can readjust the horizontal 
position of the in-focus portion.
≥ Position of the in-focus portion will return to original positi on when you touch [Reset].
2To u c h   [ S I Z E ] .≥The size of the in-focus portion is switched every time you tou ch [SIZE].
Medium size  # Large size  # Small size
≥ If you touch the screen, you can adjust the horizontal position  of the in-focus portion.
≥ If you touch [Reset], the in-focus portion is reset to the orig inal position and [SIZE] is reset to the 
medium size.
3 Touch [ENTER].
4
(When adjusting the brightness)To u c h   .≥ The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the ic on.
(Standard)  # (Bright)  # (Dark)
5(When adjusting the vividness)
To u c h   .≥The level of vividness is switched every time you touch the ico n.
(Standard)  # (Vivid)  #  (Most vivid)
6Start recording.≥It will record with an interval. 1 second will be recorded for  approximately every 6 seconds of 
recording.
≥ To make the Miniature Effect easier to gain, record objects inc orporating a distant view or those 
that can provide depth or a skewed perspective. Also, use a tri pod and avoid zooming.
≥ You may see a lot of noise in the in-focus portion when recordi ng dark subjects such as night 
scenes.
≥ Audio cannot be recorded.
≥ [REC MODE] is set to [HA].
≥ The maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
≥ Motion pictures recorded with this function will look as if the  frame rate is low.
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1(When adjusting the brightness)To u c h   .≥The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the ic on.
(Standard)  # (Bright)  # (Dark)
2(When adjusting the color balance)To u c h   .≥The level of color balance is switched every time you touch the  icon.
(Blue)  # (Red)  #  (Yellow)
3Start recording.
≥The sound is monaural.
1(When adjusting the brightness)To u c h   .≥The level of brightness is switched every time you touch the ic on.
(Standard)  # (Bright)  # (Dark)
2Start recording.
≥Audio cannot be recorded.
Touch the desired setup time.
≥ Touch [ENTER].
≥ A frame is recorded with a set recording interval. 30 frames wi ll make up a motion picture of 
1 second.
≥ “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “min” for minute and “s” for s econd.
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ Maximum recordable time is 12 hours.
[8mm movie]
[Silent movie]
[Time Lapse Rec]
[1 SEC.]/[10 SEC.]/[30 SEC.]/[1 MINUTE]/[2 MINUTES]
Setup exampleSetup time 
(recording  interval)Recording timeRecorded time
Sunset
1s 1h2min
Blooming30 s 3 h12 s
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≥Audio cannot be recorded.
≥ [REC MODE] is set to [HA].
≥ The shortest motion picture recording time is 1 second.
≥ The color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on the light source or 
scene. If so, manually adjust those settings. ( l65, 67 )
≥ When recording for a long time, we recommend recording with the  AC adaptor connected.
≥ Change the Recording Mode to  . ( l53)
Recording
≥[REC MODE] is set to [1080/28M] in the following cases:
j /
When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4]
*
j  When [REC FORMAT] is set to [MP4 /iFrame] and [REC MODE] is set to [720] or [iFrame]
* If you switch to HDR Movie Mode when [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4], the [REC FORMAT]  setting will change to [MP4/iFrame]  and the [REC MODE] setting of [1080/28M] will be selected 
for [MP4/iFrame]. When you switch from HDR Movie Mode to a diff erent Recording Mode, [REC 
FORMAT] will not be reset to [4K MP4].
The [REC FORMAT] and [REC MODE] s ettings used in HDR Movie Mode will be maintained.
≥ The following settings are canceled:
j[FACE FRAMING]
j Auto Slow Shutter
j Backlight Compensation
j Intelligent Contrast Control
j Night Mode
j Digital cinema color
j [PICTURE ADJUST]
j [HYBRID O.I.S.]
≥The video light is disabled.≥ You cannot record still pictures.
≥ Depending on recording conditions, the screen may flicker or yo u may see horizontal bars in the 
image.
≥ If you record a moving subject or move this unit quickly while  recording, the image may be 
distorted.
HDR Movie Mode
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To change the level of image contrast correction
[HDR EFFECT] allows you to change the contrast correction level in HDR Movie Mode.
≥Change the Recording Mode to  . ( l53)
1 Select the menu.
2 Touch [ENTER].
≥Touch [EXIT] to complete the settings.
≥You can also change this setting b y touching its operation icon. (l 74)
≥ You may not see the full effect depending on the recording cond itions.
≥ Change the Recording Mode to  . ( l53)
Touch the desired Scene Mode.
≥Touch [ENTER].
≥(Sports/Portrait/Soft Skin/Spotlight/Snow/Beach/Sunset/Scenery)
jThe shutter speed is 1/8 or more in Still Picture Recording Mod e.
≥ (Sunset/Low Light)
jThe shutter speed is 1/30 or more in Motion Picture Recording M ode.
≥ (Sunset/Scenery/Fireworks/Night Scenery)
jImage may get blurry when close object is recorded.: [RECORD SETUP] 
# [HDR EFFECT] # desired setting
:Sets the correction level to high.
:Sets the correction level to low.
Scene Mode
ModeEffect
5Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and 
pause of playback
Portrait:To make people stand out against the background
Soft Skin:To makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive 
appearance
Spotlight:Improved quality when subject is brightly illuminated.
Snow:Improved image quality when shooting in snowy locations.
Beach:To make blue in the sea or sky vibrant
Sunset:To make red in the sunrise or sunset vibrant
Scenery:For spatial scenery
Fireworks:To capture the fireworks in the night sky beautifully
Night Scenery:To capture the evening or night scenery beautifully
Low Light:For dark scenes, such as at dusk
(In Motion Picture Recording Mode only)
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