Viewfinder/screen Displays during Recording
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Time code
You can select between drop frame or non-drop frame time code.
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Remaining tape
Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes." END" flashes when the tape reaches the end.
- When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear.
- Depending on the type of the tape, the indication may not be displayed correctly.
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Remaining battery charge
The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack.
- "" starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty.
- When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying "".
- The actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately depending on the condition under which battery pack and camcorder are used.
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When "" flashes
"" flashes in red when the lithium button battery is not installed, or when it needs replacing.
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Recording reminder
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.
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Center marker
Use the center marker to accurately frame subjects.
SHUTTER lamp
Lights up when the shutter speed is changed from the following:
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60i : 1/60 of a second
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30p : 1/30 of a second
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24p : 1/48 of a second
REC lamp
Lights up during recording.
The REC lamp starts flashing when the remaining tape is less than 5 minutes (it does not flash when the remaining tape information is not displayed on the screen.)
GAIN lamp
Lights up when the AGC (auto gain control) becomes set to -3 dB or +3 dB or higher.
You can select the amount of information shown on the screen from full, partial or no display. The setting changes with each press of the <EVF DISPLAY> button.
Normal screen display
Audio level indicator, center marker, recording program, EXP lock, ND filter, custom preset, shutter speed, aperture, AE shift, gain, white balance, skin detail, warning, date/time*
Date/Time*
No display
*When [GUIDE INFO] is set to [D/T DISPLAY].
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