Setting Time Data .......................................................................................................... 59Recording Time Codes and User Bits .................................................................. 60Setting User Bits ................................................................................................... 61Entering the User Bits ........................................................................................... 61Setting the Time Code .......................................................................................... 63Externally Locking the Time Code ........................................................................ 65Counter Setting and Display ................................................................................. 66LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Screen Status Displays .......................................................... 67Status Indication Layout ........................................................................................ 67Selecting Display Information ............................................................................... 67Screen Displays .................................................................................................... 68Center Information Display ................................................................................... 70Checking and Displaying Shooting Status ........................................................... 72MODE CHECK Indication ..................................................................................... 73Center Marker Display .......................................................................................... 74Safety Zone Markers ............................................................................................. 74Zebra Pattern Display ........................................................................................... 74Focus Assist Function ........................................................................................... 75Waveform Monitor Function .................................................................................. 75Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ....................................................... 76Using the LCD monitor .......................................................................................... 76Adjusting Left and Right Viewfinder Positions ...................................................... 77Diopter Adjustment ............................................................................................... 77Emphasizing Image Outlines ................................................................................ 77Handling Setup Data ..................................................................................................... 78Configuration of Setup Data Files ......................................................................... 78Handling SD Memory Cards ................................................................................. 79Formatting, Writing and Reading an SD Memory Card ........................................ 79How to Use Scene File Data ................................................................................. 80Saving Scene Files and Other Settings on SD Memory Cards ............................. 82Chapter 5 PreparationPower Supply ................................................................................................................ 84Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type .............................................. 84Use of the External DC Power Supply .................................................................. 85Preparing for Audio Input .............................................................................................. 87When Using the Front Microphone ....................................................................... 87Using a Wireless Receiver .................................................................................... 88When Using Audio Devices .................................................................................. 88Attaching/Adjusting Accessories .................................................................................. 89Mounting the Camera on a Tripod ........................................................................ 89Attaching the Shoulder Strap ................................................................................ 89Adjusting the Grip Belt .......................................................................................... 89DC OUT Connector and External REC Start/Stop Switch Connection ......................... 90Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with ThumbnailsThumbnail Operations ................................................................................................... 91Thumbnail Manipulations Overview ...................................................................... 91Thumbnail Screen ................................................................................................. 92Selecting Thumbnails ............................................................................................ 93Playing back Clips ................................................................................................ 94Switching the Thumbnail Display .......................................................................... 94Shot Mark .............................................................................................................. 95Deleting Clips ........................................................................................................ 96Restoring Clips ...................................................................................................... 96Setting of Clip Meta Data ...................................................................................... 97Formatting a P2 Card .......................................................................................... 100Formatting SD Memory Cards ............................................................................ 100Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode .................................................................. 101Properties ............................................................................................................ 102Saving the Log Data ........................................................................................... 105