46 Adjustments and Settings for Recording: Multi FormatAdjustments and Settings for RecordingThe unit employs a progressive scan (full pixel reading) CCD system.With combinations of the SYSTEM MODE and CAMERA MODE menu options on the screen on theSYSTEM SETTING page, you can select an video system from among 23 types.In any video system, the CCD operates in progressive (non-interlace) scan mode.SYSTEM MODE menu optionAllows you to select a combination of system frequency(59.94 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 23.98 Hz and 24 Hz) andsignaling system (1080i or 720P). When a change hasbeen made to the SYSTEM MODE option, theviewfinder indicates “TURN POWER OFF”. Then, turnthe POWER switch of the unit off and wait 5 seconds orlonger before turning the unit on again.CAMERA MODE menu optionSelecting a shooting mode when the signal format is1080i. For information about the behavior for eachsetting, see [Recording formats and output connectorsignal formats] (page 47).¡NoteWhen the camera has been switched from 60i, 60P, or30P to 24P or 24PA, video may produce noise for amoment because the pull-down 5-frame cycle isadjusted. This is not an abnormal condition.REC FORMAT menu optionUsed to select the recording formatAVC-I 100The AVC-Intra100 format is used to recordvideo. The native recording format applies tothe 30PN, 24PN and 25PN modes.AVC-I 50The AVC-Intra50 format is used to recordvideo. The native recording is applied to the30PN, 24PN and 25PN modes.DVCPROHDThe DVCPRO HD format is used to recordvideo. The native recording is for the 30PN,24PN and 25PN modes.¡NoteWhen “AVC-I 50” or “AVC-I 100” is selected, the 24PAmode cannot be selected.VFR menu optionWhen the signal format is 720P, you can select whetherto perform VFR recording.ON Enables variable frame rate shooting at theframe rate set in FRAME RATE.OFF The frame rate is determined according to theREC FORMAT setting.FRAME RATE menu optionWhen the VFR menu option is set to “ON”, it is possibleto shoot using the frame rate set in this menu option.When the VFR menu option is set to “ON”, pressing thejog dial button displays the frame rate on the upper leftof the viewfinder screen as a blinking number. It is thenpossible to change the frame rate setting withoutopening the FRAME RATE menu option by pressing theSYNCHRO SCAN adjustment buttons (+/-). Note,however, that this operation is not available when theFRATE function has been set to on using a user button.Multi FormatVideo system and Recording formatSelecting a recording signal and method
