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Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)
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Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)
When the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is connected to the camera’s USB terminal, the camera will
automatically record the GPS information (longitude, latitude and altitude) to every recording you make (RAW
clips, MP4 clips and photos). In mode, you can check if a clip contains GPS information on the [Clip Info]
screen (A 137).
For details about attaching and configuring the receiver, refer to the GP-E2’s instruction manual.
Connecting the GPS Receiver
Turn off the camera and the receiver. Connect the receiver to the camera’s USB terminal using the USB cable*.
While recording, place the receiver in the carrying case* and attach it to the camera’s grip belt or carry it on your
person. For details about connecting and using the receiver, refer to the GP-E2 Instruction Manual.
* Supplied with the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver.
IMPORTANT
• In certain countries/regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Be sure to use the GPS receiver in accordance
with local laws and regulations of the country/region where the receiver is used. Be particularly careful when
traveling outside of your home country.
• Be careful about using the GPS receiver in places where the use of electronic devices is restricted.
• The recorded GPS information may contain data that can lead others to locate or identify you. Be careful when
sharing geotagged recordings with others or when uploading them to the Web.
• Do not leave the GPS receiver near strong electromagnetic fields such as near powerful magnets and motors.
NOTES
NOTES
• On the [GPS Information Display] status screen (A 189), you can check the current GPS information and
satellite signal strength.
• You can use the [
¢
% Monitoring Setup] > [Displayed Units] setting to change the units shown on the
screen between meters and feet.
• GPS signal reception may take some time after replacing the battery pack or when first turning on the camera.
• Do not place the unit cable or cable connected to the SDI or HDMI OUT terminal near a GPS receiver as doing
so may interfere with the GPS information.
USB terminal
Adjusting the Date/Time Automatically According to GPS Position
You can set > [
B
% System Setup] > [GPS Auto Time] to [On], to have the camera automatically
adjust its date and time settings according to the information received from the GPS signal. The date and time
will be updated automatically the first time a correct GPS signal is acquired after turning on the camera.
• When > [
B
% System Setup] > [GPS Auto Time] is set to [On], the > [
B
! System
Setup] > [Time Zone] and [Date/Time] submenus will not be available.
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