Panasonic DVC20 User Manual

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Operating Instructions  
Camera-Recorder  
Model No. AG-  
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Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future  
use.  
ENGLISH  
F1105T0 -F @  
Printed in Japan  
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Important Safeguards  
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating  
instructions should be read before the unit is  
operated.  
9. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are  
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable  
operation of the video unit and to protect it from  
overheating. These openings must not be blocked or  
covered.  
Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or  
other similar surface, or near or over a radiator or  
heat register. This video unit should not be placed in  
a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack  
unless proper ventilation is provided or the  
manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.  
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating  
instructions should be retained for future reference.  
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in  
the operating instructions should be adhered to.  
4. Follow Instructions  
All operating and  
maintenance instructions should be followed.  
10. Power Sources — This video unit should be  
operated only from the type of power source  
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of  
the type of power supply to your home, consult your  
appliance dealer or local power company. For video  
units intended to be operated from battery power, or  
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.  
5. Cleaning — Unplug this video unit from the wall  
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol  
cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.  
6. Attachments  
Do not use attachments not  
recommended by the video product manufacturer as  
they may be hazardous.  
11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be  
equipped with either a polarized 2- wire AC  
(Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one  
blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type  
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.  
7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this video unit  
near water — for example near a bath tub, wash  
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet  
basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.  
The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet  
only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are  
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try  
reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact  
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
plug.  
The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a  
grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,  
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete  
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
grounding type plug.  
8. Accessories — Do not place this video unit on an  
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The  
video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child  
or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only  
with  
a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the  
video unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the  
manufacturer’s instructions and should use  
a
mounting accessory recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
An appliance and cart combination  
should be moved with care. Quick  
stops, excessive force, and  
uneven surfaces may cause the  
appliance and cart combination to  
overturn.  
12. Power-Cord Protection  
Power-supply cords  
should be routed so that they are not likely to be  
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or  
against them, paying particular attention to cords of  
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where  
they exit from the unit.  
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Important Safeguards (continued)  
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside  
antenna or cable system is connected to the video  
unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is  
grounded so as to provide some protection against  
voltage surges and builtup static charges. Part 1 of  
the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810 of  
the National Electrical Code, provides information  
with respect to proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to  
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,  
17. Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any  
kind into this video unit through openings as they  
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out  
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.  
Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit.  
18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video unit  
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose  
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all  
servicing to qualified service personnel.  
connection  
requirements for the grounding electrode.  
to  
grounding  
electrodes,  
and  
19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this video unit  
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified  
service personnel under the following conditions:  
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have  
fallen into the video unit.  
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or  
water.  
d. If the video unit does not operate normally by  
following the operating instructions.  
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the  
operating instructions, as an improper adjustment  
of other controls may result in damage and will  
often require extensive work by a qualified  
technician to restore the video unit to its normal  
peration.  
e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet  
has been damaged.  
f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in  
performance – this indicates a need for service.  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
NEC – NATIONAL  
ELECTRICAL CODE  
14. Lightning — For added protection of this video unit  
receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left  
unattended and unused for long periods of time,  
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the  
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage  
to the video unit due to lightning and power-line  
surges.  
20. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are  
required, be sure the service technician has used  
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or  
have the same characteristics as the original part.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric  
shock or other hazards.  
15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should  
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines  
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it  
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When  
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care  
should be taken to keep from touching such power  
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.  
21. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or  
repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician  
to perform safety checks to determine that the video  
unit is in safe operating order.  
16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and  
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
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Contents  
Important Safeguards ......................................................... 3  
Playback mode  
Playing back tape ............................................................. 25  
Slow-motion playback/frame-by-frame playback.............. 25  
Variable-speed search function ........................................ 26  
Playback on TV................................................................. 26  
Before using  
Standard Accessories......................................................... 6  
Optional Accessories.......................................................... 6  
Parts identification and handling......................................... 6  
Lens cap and grip belt ........................................................ 8  
Attaching the shoulder strap............................................... 8  
Using the LCD monitor ....................................................... 8  
Using the viewfinder ........................................................... 9  
Power supply ...................................................................... 9  
Charging time and recordable time................................... 10  
Inserting/removing a cassette........................................... 11  
Turning the camera on...................................................... 12  
Selecting a mode.............................................................. 12  
Using the screen display................................................... 12  
Switching the language..................................................... 13  
Using the menu screen..................................................... 13  
Setting date and time........................................................ 14  
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder..................................... 14  
Using the remote control................................................... 15  
Edit mode  
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing).......... 27  
Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing)........ 28  
Audio dubbing................................................................... 29  
Menu  
Menu list ........................................................................... 30  
Menus related to taking pictures....................................... 31  
Menus related to playback................................................ 31  
Other menus..................................................................... 31  
Others  
Indications......................................................................... 32  
Warning/alarm indications ................................................ 32  
Functions cannot be used simultaneously........................ 33  
Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) .......... 33  
Cautions for Use............................................................... 35  
Explanation of terms......................................................... 38  
Record mode  
Check before recording .................................................... 17  
Recording on a tape ......................................................... 18  
Check the recording.......................................................... 18  
Blank search function ....................................................... 18  
Zoom in/out function ......................................................... 19  
Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level ...................... 19  
Recording yourself............................................................ 20  
Backlight compensation function ...................................... 20  
Night view functions.......................................................... 20  
Soft skin mode.................................................................. 21  
Tele-macro function.......................................................... 21  
Fade in/fade out function .................................................. 21  
Wind noise reduction function........................................... 21  
Recording images for wide-screen TVs............................ 22  
Image stabilizer function................................................... 22  
Recording in various situations (Scene mode) ................. 22  
Recording in natural colors (White balance)..................... 23  
Manual focus adjustment.................................................. 24  
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ...................... 24  
Specifications  
Specifications.................................................................... 39  
ª Carefully read the Operating Instructions and use the  
Camera-Recorder correctly.  
Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use  
that is not in accordance with the operating procedures  
explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole  
responsibility of the user.  
The Camera-Recorder uses copyright-protected  
technologies and is protected by the patented technologies  
and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use  
these copyright-protected technologies, authorization of the  
Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to  
disassemble or modify the Camera-Recorder.  
Try out the Camera-Recorder.  
All other company and product names in the operating  
instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective corporations.  
Be sure to try out the Camera-Recorder before recording your  
first important event and check that it records properly and  
functions correctly.  
Pages for reference  
The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded  
contents.  
Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a  
number, for example: -00-  
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of  
recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Camera-  
Recorder, its accessories or cassettes.  
The menu operation flow is indicated by >> in the description.  
Carefully observe copyright laws.  
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published  
or broadcast material for purposes other than your own  
private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose  
of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.  
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Before using  
Parts identification and handling  
Before using  
Standard Accessories  
ª Camera  
The followings are the accessories supplied with this product.  
(1)  
(2)  
1)  
(3)  
(4)  
2)  
4)  
6)  
3)  
(5) (6) (7)  
(10)  
(8)  
(9)  
CAMERA  
VCR  
AUTO  
5)  
MANUAL  
FOCUS  
POWER  
LCD  
MENU  
(11) (12)  
(1) Focus ring -24-  
(2) White balance sensor -23-  
(3) Recording lamp -31-  
(4) Remote control sensor -15-  
(5) Lens  
(6) Lens hood  
(7) Lens hood attachment knob  
Do not attach other conversion lenses in front of the lens  
hood; there is no mount to be used for the attachment.  
When you wish to attach the wide conversion lens  
(AJ-LW4307P; optional), MC protector, or ND filter in the  
Filter Kit (optional), first of all, loosen the lens hood  
attachment knob 1. If the MC protector or ND filter is used,  
the lens hood can be mounted on the filter.  
1) AC adapter, DC input lead, AC mains lead -9-  
2) Battery pack -9-, -10-  
3) Remote control, button-type battery -15-  
4) Lens cap -8-  
5) Digital video head cleaner -35-  
6) Shoulder strap -8-  
Optional Accessories  
1) AC adapter (AG-B15P)  
2) Battery pack (lithium/CGR-D16S/1600mAh)  
3) Battery pack (lithium/CGP-D28S/2800mAh)  
4) Wide conversion lens (AG-LW4307P)  
5) Filter kit  
When you attach the lens hood back, unite the marks and  
fasten the lens hood attachment knob 1.  
6) Tripod  
7) DV cable  
8) Stereo microphone (AG-MC15)  
Some optional accessories may not be available in some  
countries.  
1
If you push the [W/T] lever toward [W] during recording with  
the filter or conversion lens attached to the camera-recorder,  
4 corners of the image may become dark (vignetting). For  
details, please refer to the operating instructions of your  
accessories.  
Be sure to keep the lens hood attached to the camera-  
recorder so as to shut out unnecessary light.  
(8) Mode switch [CAMERA/VCR] -12-, -18-, -25-  
(9) Mode selector switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]  
-17-, -22-  
(10) Cursor buttons -12-, -13-  
/[ENTER] button  
3/Playback/Pause button [1/;]  
2/Rewind/Review button [6]  
4/Stop button []  
1/Fast forward/cue button [5]  
(11) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -14-  
Power LCD lamp  
(12) Menu button [MENU] -13-  
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Before using  
(13)  
(25)  
(26) (27)  
(18)  
(14)  
(15)  
(28)  
(29)  
(19)  
(16)  
(17)  
(30) (31) (32) (33)  
(13) Eyecup -37-  
(14) Viewfinder -9-, -37-  
(25) Shoulder strap holders -8-  
(26) Sub zoom lever [W/T] -19-, -25-  
(27) Sub recording start/stop button -18-  
(28) Battery eject button [PUSH] -10-  
(29) Battery holder -10-  
(30) Headphone socket [PHONES]  
(31) Cassette holder -11-  
Due to limitations in LCD production  
technology, there may be some tiny bright or  
dark spots on the Viewfinder screen.  
However, this is not a malfunction and does  
not affect the recorded picture.  
(15) LCD monitor -8-, -37-  
(32) Cassette compartment cover -11-  
(33) Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -11-  
Due to limitations in LCD production  
technology, there may be some tiny bright or  
dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.  
However, this is not a malfunction and does  
not affect the recorded picture.  
(39)  
O
(34)  
(16) LCD monitor open button [PUSH OPEN] -8-  
(17) Reset button -32-, -35-  
DC IN 7.9V  
(40)(41)  
(18) Eyepiece corrector knob -9-  
(19) Speaker -25-  
(20)  
(21)  
AUDIO  
L–  
–R  
DV S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT  
(42)  
OUT  
(35) (36) (37)  
(38)  
(34) DC Input socket [DC IN] -9-  
(35) DV terminal [DV] -28-  
Connect this to the digital video equipment.  
(36) S-Video output socket [S-VIDEO OUT] -26-, -27-  
(37) Video output socket [VIDEO OUT] -26-, -27-  
(38) Audio output sockets [AUDIO OUT] -26-, -27-  
(39) Power lamp -12-  
(40) Recording start/stop button -18-  
(41) Off/On switch [OFF/ON] -12-  
(42) Tripod receptacle  
(22) (23)(24)  
(20) Smart accessory shoes  
The External Stereo Microphone (optional), etc. can be  
attached here.  
(21) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -19-  
(22) External microphone socket [EXT MIC]  
Connect with an external microphone or audio equipment.  
(When this socket is in use, the built-in microphone does  
not operate.)  
This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod.  
(Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to  
attach the tripod to the camera.)  
(23) Zoom lever [W/T] -19-, -25-  
(24) Grip belt -8-  
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Before using  
Lens cap and grip belt  
Attaching the shoulder strap  
We recommend that you attach the shoulder strap before going  
out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping the camera-  
recorder.  
ª Attach the lens cap  
To protect the lens surface, attach the lens cap.  
1 Pull the end of the shoulder strap through the shoulder  
strap holder on the camera-recorder.  
ª Adjust the grip belt  
Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.  
1 Detach the tip of the grip belt.  
2 Fold the tip of the shoulder strap, run it through the  
shoulder strap length adjuster, and pull it.  
1
Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the shoulder strap length  
adjuster so that it cannot slip off.  
Using the LCD monitor  
2 Adjust the length.  
3 Reattach the grip belt.  
You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor  
opened.  
1 Press the [PUSH OPEN] button and, at the same time,  
bring the LCD Monitor out about 90o in the direction of  
the arrow.  
PUSH  
OPEN  
The viewfinder will go off.  
2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you prefer.  
1 180o  
2 90o  
It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or 90o 2  
towards the viewfinder.  
The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be  
adjusted from the menu.  
If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the camera may be damaged  
or fail.  
When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards the lens  
(when recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the  
viewfinder will be simultaneously activated.  
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Before using  
Using the viewfinder  
Power supply  
ª Using the viewfinder  
1 Pull out the viewfinder and turn it upward/downward by  
pinching the viewfinder extension knob.  
ª Charging the battery  
When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged.  
Charge the battery before using this product.  
Battery charging time (-10-)  
We recommend using Panasonic batteries.  
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of  
this product.  
If the DC input lead is connected to the AC adapter, then the  
battery will not get charged. Remove the DC input lead from  
the AC adapter.  
1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adapter and the AC  
mains socket.  
2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the  
mark, and then securely plug it in.  
ª Adjusting the field of view  
1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob.  
ª Charging lamp  
Lights up: Charging  
Goes off: Charging completed  
Flashing: The battery is over discharged (discharged  
excessively). In a while, the lamp will light up and  
normal charging will start.  
12:30:45PM  
OCT 15 2005  
12:30:45PM  
OCT 15 2005  
You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from the  
menu.  
When the battery temperature is excessively high  
or low, the [CHARGE] lamp flashes and the  
charging time will be longer than normal.  
ª Connecting to the AC outlet  
DC IN 7.9V  
1
1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adapter and the AC  
mains socket.  
2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN] Socket on the  
camera-recorder.  
3 Connect the DC input lead to the AC adapter.  
The output plug of the AC mains lead is not completely  
connected to the AC adapter socket. As shown in 1, there  
is a gap.  
Do not use the power cord for other equipment since the  
power cord is exclusively designed for the camera-  
recorder. Or do not use the power cord of other equipment  
for the camera-recorder.  
CAUTION:  
This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC.  
An AC plug adapter may be required for voltages other than  
120V AC.  
If a conversion plug is required, consult with your dealer as  
to which one is to be purchased.  
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Before using  
ª Fitting the battery  
Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it  
clicks.  
Charging time and recordable time  
The times shown in the table below show the times at a  
temperature of 77 oF (25 oC) and a humidity of 60%. This is just  
a guide. If the temperature is higher or lower than the specified  
value, the charging time will become longer.  
Supplied battery  
(7.2 V/1600 mAh)  
A
B
C
A
B
C
2 h  
3 h 45 min (3 h 30 min)  
1 h 55 min (1 h 45 min)  
3 h 15 min  
CGP-D28S  
(7.2 V/2800 mAh)  
6 h 30 min (6 h)  
3 h 15 min (3 h)  
A Charging time  
B Maximum continuously recordable time  
C Intermittent recordable time  
(The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time  
when the recording and stopping operations are repeated.)  
“1h 30 min” indicates 1 hour 30 minutes.  
ª Removing the battery  
While pushing the [PUSH] button, slide the battery to remove it.  
The times shown in the table are rough estimates. The times  
indicate the recordable times when the viewfinder is used.  
The times in parentheses indicate the recordable times when  
the LCD monitor is used.  
O
PUSH  
The recordable time will become shorter in the following  
cases:  
When you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor  
simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to  
record yourself, using the 0 lux night view function, etc.  
When you use this camera with the LCD monitor lit up by  
pressing the [POWER LCD] button.  
Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall.  
The batteries heat up after use or charging. The main unit of  
the camera-recorder being used will also heat up. This is  
normal.  
Do not bring metal objects (such as necklaces or  
hairpins) into contact with the battery terminals. The  
terminals may short circuit and generate heat, and  
touching them in this condition may cause severe  
burns.  
The battery heats up during operation and during  
charging, as does the camera recorder body.  
If recording and stop operations are repeated more than  
is necessary, the recording time will be less than the  
values given in the above table.  
Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display  
will change:  
#
#
#
#
. If the battery discharges, then  
(
) will  
flash.  
Store the battery only when it is fully discharged. It is  
recommended that the battery be charged once a year  
when it is being stored long-term and that it be placed  
back in storage after it has been fully discharged using  
the camera recorder.  
When the temperature of the battery unit has risen to an  
extremely high level or dropped to an extremely low  
level or when the battery is not used for prolonged  
periods of time has become fully discharged, the  
“CHARGE” lamp flashes several times, and charging  
commences automatically.  
If the “CHARGE” lamp continues to flash even though  
the battery temperature is normal, consult your dealer  
as a problem may have developed within the battery or  
AC adapter.  
When the battery is warm, it takes longer than usual for  
the battery to be charged.  
When the AC adapter is used near a radio, the radio  
sound may be distorted. Use the adapter at a distance  
of at least one meter from the radio.  
Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is in use;  
however, this is normal and not indicative of any  
malfunctioning.  
The battery cannot be charged while supplying power  
from the AC adapter to the camera recorder.  
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Before using  
ª Inserting/removing the cassette  
Inserting/removing a cassette  
When the cassette holder is in action, do not touch anything  
except the [PUSH] mark.  
1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette  
cover.  
When inserting a previously recorded cassette, use the blank  
search function to find the position where you want to  
continue recording. If you overwrite-record on a previously  
recorded cassette, be sure to find the position where you  
continue recording.  
Close the cassette cover tightly.  
When closing the cassette cover, do not get anything, such as  
a cable, caught in the cover.  
ª Accidental erasure prevention  
If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a cassette is  
opened (slide in the direction of the [SAVE] arrow), the cassette  
cannot be recorded. When recording, close the accidental  
erasure prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the direction  
of the [REC] arrow).  
When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come  
out.  
2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/remove the  
cassette.  
1
R
E
C
SAVE  
When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in the figure,  
and then securely insert it as far as it goes.  
When removing, pull it straight out.  
3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close the cassette  
holder.  
1
PUSH  
4 Only after the cassette holder is completely housed,  
close the cassette cover.  
After using, make sure to rewind the cassette completely,  
remove it, and put it in a case. Store the case in an upright  
position. (-37-)  
When condensation is formed on the lens or the main unit of  
the camera-recorder, even if no condensation alarm is  
indicated, condensation may have formed on the heads or the  
cassette tape. Do not open the cassette cover. (-35-)  
ª When the cassette holder does not come out  
Close the cassette cover completely, and then open it again  
completely.  
Check if the battery has run down.  
ª When the cassette holder cannot be housed  
Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] again.  
Check if the battery has run down.  
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Before using  
Turning the camera on  
Using the screen display  
When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the  
automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly.  
Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.  
Press the [ENTER] button at the center of cursor buttons, and  
icons will be displayed on the screen. Each press switches the  
display as follows depending on the mode.  
(In the Tape playback mode, the icons will be automatically  
displayed on the screen.)  
ª How to turn on the power  
1 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].  
The power lamp lights up.  
O
1) Tape recording mode  
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO])  
ª How to turn off the power  
1 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].  
The power lamp goes off.  
OFF  
3
4
2
1
3
4
Tele-macro  
-21-  
-21-  
-21-  
-20-  
-20-  
-18-  
Soft skin mode  
O
Fade  
Backlight compensation  
Night view/0 Lux night view  
Recording check  
2) Tape recording mode  
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL])  
Selecting a mode  
OFF  
1 Set the mode switch to [CAMERA] or [VCR].  
4
White balance  
Shutter speed  
Iris or gain value  
Select/Adjust  
-23-  
CAMERA  
VCR  
1
2
-23-  
-23-  
Select/Adjust  
[CAMERA]:  
[VCR]:  
Tape recording mode  
Use this when you record the image on a tape.  
Tape playback mode  
3) Tape playback mode  
Use this to play back a tape.  
OFF  
3
4
2
1
Playback/pause  
Stop  
-25-  
-25-  
-25-  
-25-  
Rewind (review playback)  
Fast forward (cue playback)  
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Before using  
6 Press the [3] or [4] button in order to select the item to  
be set.  
Switching the language  
You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu  
screen.  
1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language.  
7 Press the [ENTER] button to determine the setting.  
Using the menu screen  
For each individual menu, please refer to -30-.  
1 Press the [MENU] button.  
ª To exit the menu screen  
Press the [MENU] button.  
ª To get back to the previous screen  
Press the [2] button.  
MENU  
The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the  
mode switch is displayed.  
Do not switch the mode switch when the menu is displayed.  
2 Press the [3] or [4] button in order to select the top  
menu.  
ª About the menu setting  
The menu screen does not appear during recording. And you  
cannot record when the menu screen appears.  
ª Operating with remote control  
The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on  
the main unit are used.  
1 Press the [MENU] button.  
VAR.  
MENU  
SEARCH  
ENTER  
3 Press the [1] or [ENTER] button to set the selection.  
2 Select a menu item.  
Use the direction buttons (π, , , ) and [ENTER]  
button in place of the cursor buttons on the main unit.  
VAR.  
MENU  
SEARCH  
4 Press the [3] or [4] button to select the sub-menu.  
ENTER  
3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu screen.  
VAR.  
MENU  
SEARCH  
ENTER  
5 Press the [1] or [ENTER] button to set the selection.  
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Before using  
Setting date and time  
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder  
If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].  
ª Adjusting the brightness and color level  
1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [YES].  
2 Press the [3] or [4] button in order to select the item to  
2 Press the [2] or [1] button in order to select the item to  
be set. Then press the [3] or [4] button to set the  
desired value.  
be adjusted.  
[LCD SET]  
:
Brightness of the LCD monitor  
The year will change as follows:  
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...  
The 24-hour clock is used.  
3 Press the [ENTER] button to determine the setting.  
The clock function starts at [00] seconds.  
:
Color level of the LCD monitor  
[EVF SET]  
: Brightness of the viewfinder  
EVF  
ª About date/time  
3 Press the [2] or [1] button to move the bar indication  
representing the brightness.  
4 Press the [MENU] or [ENTER] button to complete the  
settings.  
The date and time function are driven by a built-in lithium  
battery.  
Make sure to check the time before recording because the  
built-in clock is not very accurate.  
In order to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close the  
LCD monitor, and the viewfinder will be activated.  
When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° towards the lens,  
the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted.  
These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.  
ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery  
If [0] or [--] is indicated when the camera is turned on, then  
the built-in lithium battery runs down. Connect the AC adapter  
to the camera or place the battery on the camera, and the  
built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the camera as  
is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the date and  
time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch is set  
to [OFF], the battery is still being recharged.)  
ª In order to increase the brightness of the entire  
LCD monitor  
1 Press the [POWER LCD] button.  
POWER  
LCD  
The [POWER LCD] lamp lights up.  
If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the entire LCD  
monitor will become approx. twice as bright as the normal.  
Press this button again, and the lamp will go off and the  
brightness will revert back to the original brightness.  
This will not affect the images to be recorded.  
If you turn on the camera when the AC adapter is used, the  
[POWER LCD] function will not be activated.  
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Before using  
ª Install a button-type battery  
Install the button-type battery supplied in the remote control  
Using the remote control  
before using it.  
1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the battery  
holder.  
ª Remote control  
Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost  
all the functions of this camera to be controlled.  
(1)  
START/  
DATE/ PHOTO  
STOP  
OSD  
TIME  
SHOT  
(2)  
ZOOM  
T
(3)  
(4)  
1
2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark facing  
upward and get the battery holder back in place.  
¥REC A.DUB  
V
W
FF/  
/REW PLAY  
W
VOL  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
STOP  
VAR.  
MENU  
SEARCH  
ENTER  
(5)  
Caution  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent type  
recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard  
used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.  
(1) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -31-  
(2) On-screen display button [OSD] -26-  
(3) Record button [¥REC] -28-  
(4) Audio dubbing button [A.DUB] -29-  
(5) Direction buttons [π, , , ] ¢ -13-  
Warning  
START/  
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge,  
disassemble, heat above 212 xF (100 xC) or incinerate.  
Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of  
children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If  
swallowed call your doctor.  
DATE/ PHOTO  
STOP  
OSD  
TIME  
SHOT  
ZOOM  
T
¥REC A.DUB  
(7)  
V
W
FF/  
/REW PLAY  
W
VOL  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
STOP  
(6)  
(8)  
(9)  
VAR.  
MENU  
ª Remote control usable range  
SEARCH  
ENTER  
(6) Slow/frame-by-frame forward button [E, D]  
(E: reverse, D: forward) -25-  
(7) Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢  
(8) Search button [VAR. SEARCH] -26-  
(9) Menu button [MENU] ¢ -13-  
The distance between the remote control and the camera:  
Within approx. 5 m (15 feet)  
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right  
START/  
(10)  
DATE/ PHOTO  
STOP  
(14)  
OSD  
TIME  
SHOT  
ZOOM  
T
(15)  
(16)  
¥REC A.DUB  
V
W
FF/  
/REW PLAY  
W
(11)  
(12)  
(13)  
VOL  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
STOP  
VAR.  
MENU  
SEARCH  
(17)  
ENTER  
(10) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] (not operable)  
(11) Rewind/review button [6]  
(12) Pause button [;]  
(13) Stop button []  
(14) Recording start/stop button [START/STOP] ¢  
(15) Playback button [1]  
(16) Fast forward/cue button [5]  
(17) Enter button [ENTER] ¢ -12-, -13-  
¢ means that these buttons function in the same manner as the  
corresponding buttons on the camera-recorder.  
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Before using  
ª Selecting the remote control mode  
If 2 cameras are used simultaneously, set the mode for one pair  
of camera-recorder and remote control to [VCR1] and that of  
the other pair to [VCR2]. This will prevent interference between  
the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When the button-  
type battery is replaced, the setting will revert to the default  
[VCR1].)  
1 Setting on the camera:  
Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or [VCR2].  
2 Setting on the remote control:  
VOL  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
2
1
STOP  
[VCR1]:  
Press [D] and [] simultaneously. 1  
[VCR2]:  
Press [E] and [] simultaneously. 2  
ª Concerning the button-type battery  
When the button-type battery runs down, replace it with a new  
battery (part number: CR2025). The battery is normally  
expected to last about 1 year, but it depends on operation  
frequency.  
Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of children.  
If the remote control mode of the camera and that of the  
remote control do not match with each other, “REMOTE” will  
appear. When the remote control is operated for the first time  
after the camera is turned on, “CHECK REMOTE MODE”  
(-32-) will appear and operation is impossible. Set the same  
remote control mode.  
The remote control is intended for indoor operation. Outdoors  
or under strong light, the camera-recorder may not operate  
properly even within the usable ranges.  
Within a 1 m (3 feet) range, you can operate the remote  
control from beside the remote control sensor (LCD monitor  
side) of the camera-recorder.  
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Record mode  
For more stable pictures.  
Record mode  
Check before recording  
Check the following by trying recording before important events  
such as weddings in order to verify that the image recording  
and audio recording work properly and that you know how to  
use the camera-recorder.  
ª Holding the camera-recorder for recording  
Normal recording.  
Stabilize the camera-recorder by resting your elbows on a  
table or another stable horizontal surface.  
ª Check points  
Remove the lens cap. (-8-)  
(When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the  
automatic white balance adjustment may not function  
properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens  
cap.)  
Grip belt adjustment (-8-)  
Power supply (-9-)  
Insert a cassette (-11-)  
Setting date/time (-14-)  
Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-14-)  
Getting the remote control ready (-15-)  
Setting SP/LP mode (-18-)  
When walking while recording, keep both eyes open so that  
you can see where you are going and what is happening  
around you.  
Place the camera-recorder on your right shoulder and hold it  
firmly with both hands.  
Hold the eyecup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your  
right eye.  
ª About auto mode  
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and  
color balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted  
automatically.  
Take a firm stance with the legs slightly apart.  
For stable images, it is recommended to use a tripod  
(optional) whenever possible.  
Auto white balance: -38-  
Auto focusing: -38-  
Low-angle recording.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
FOCUS  
Color balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on  
light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust the white  
balance and focus.  
Scene mode setting (-22-)  
White balance setting (-23-)  
Shutter speed setting (-24-)  
Iris/gain value setting (-24-)  
Focus setting (-24-)  
Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in  
which the camera-recorder is held.  
If the camera-recorder is not held firmly in stable position, the  
picture in the LCD monitor cannot be watched properly.  
For easier low-angle recording, the sub recording start/stop  
button and the sub zoom lever on the front of the camera-  
recorder can be used.  
Recording from a high position.  
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Record mode  
ª Recording mode  
ª On-screen display in the tape recording mode  
You can switch the tape recording mode.  
Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.  
1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or  
[LP].  
1)  
0h00m10s00f  
R 0:30  
If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times  
the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled.  
2)  
We recommend using the SP mode for important recording.  
In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we  
recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode.  
It is not possible to dub audio onto image recorded in the LP  
mode. (-29-)  
1) Recording time elapse  
2) Remaining tape indication  
In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be degraded in  
comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear  
on the playback image or some functions may be disabled.  
Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital  
video equipment without the LP mode  
ª Concerning the remaining tape time indication on  
the screen  
The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it  
reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.)  
During a 15-second or shorter recording, the remaining tape  
time indication may not be displayed or the remaining tape  
time may not be displayed correctly.  
In some cases, the remaining tape time indication may  
display remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than  
the actual remaining tape time.  
Playback of the image on other digital video equipment  
recorded in the LP mode  
Slow/frame-by-frame playback  
Recording on a tape  
Remove the lens cap. (-8-)  
(When the camera-recorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted,  
the automatic white balance adjustment may not function  
properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens  
cap.)  
Check the recording  
The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds.  
After checking, the camera-recorder will be set to a recording  
pause.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Press the [ENTER] button during the recording pause  
until the icon 1 appears.  
2 Press the [4] button to select the recording check icon  
[
].  
CAMERA  
VCR  
1
1 Press the recording start/stop button (or sub recording  
start/stop button) to start recording.  
Blank search function  
Searches for the last part of the image recorded (unused part of  
the tape).  
Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.  
1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >>  
[YES].  
O
ª Stopping blank search midway through  
Press the [4] button to select the [] icon.  
2 Press the recording start/stop button (or sub recording  
start/stop button) again to pause recording.  
;
If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the camera-  
recorder will stop at the end of the tape.  
The camera-recorder stops at a point approx. 1 second  
before the end of the last image recorded. When you start  
recording at that point, the image can be recorded seamlessly  
from the last image.  
For the recording time on a tape, refer to -10-.  
Carry out a recording check (-18-) to verify that the image is  
recorded properly.  
In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out the blank  
search (-18-).  
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Record mode  
Zoom in/out function  
Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level  
You can zoom in up to 10koptically.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out):  
Push the [W/T] lever (or sub zoom lever) towards [W].  
Close-up recording (zoom in):  
You can adjust the microphone sensitivity for recording.  
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [MIC LEVEL] >> [AUTO], [SETrAGC]  
or [SET].  
Push the [W/T] lever (or sub zoom lever) towards [T].  
MENU  
AGC*: Auto Gain Control  
[AUTO]:  
AGC is activated, and the recording level is  
adjusted automatically.  
[SETrAGC]: The desired recording level can be set. AGC will  
also be activated to reduce the amount of  
distortion in the music.  
T
1tW  
5tW  
T
10tW  
T
[SET]:  
AGC is not activated and so natural recording  
can be performed. Adjust in such a way that the  
sound will not be distorted at the maximum  
volume level.  
2 Press the [2] or [1] button to increase or decrease the  
bars of the gain value.  
When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the  
camera-recorder by hand, we recommend using the image  
stabilizer function.  
When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus  
is achieved if the recording subject is 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or  
further from the camera-recorder.  
When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be  
focused easily.  
When the zoom magnification is 1k, the camera-recorder can  
focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6 inches) distant from the  
lens.  
3 Press the [MENU] or [ENTER] button to complete the  
settings.  
ª Digital zoom function  
If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then the digital  
zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function  
allows you to select a magnification from 20k to 500k.  
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [20k] or [500k].  
20tW  
T
MENU  
Adjust the gain value so that the last 3 Bars of the [ ] will not  
light red. (Otherwise,the Sound is distorted.)  
The [MIC LEVEL] ([AUTO], [SETrAGC] or [SET]) setting on  
the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] and  
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] will be the same.  
(Microphone sensitivity level can be adjusted on each mode  
separately.)  
When [ZOOM MIC] is set to [ON], set the zoom to the [T]  
position before performing this adjustment.  
Select a lower setting for gain value or set [MIC LEVEL] to  
[AUTO].  
It is recommended that you check through the headphones  
before recording to ensure that the sound is not distorted.  
[OFF]:  
[20k]:  
Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)  
Up to 20k  
[500k]: Up to 500k  
The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image  
quality is degraded.  
ª To use the zoom microphone function  
Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will  
collect sounds clearly far away with the tele-shot or those in the  
vicinity with the wide-angle shot.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].  
ZOOM  
ª About the variable speed zoom function  
When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go, you can  
zoom from 1k to 10k in 2.1 second at the maximum.  
The zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement  
of the [W/T] lever.  
The variable speed zoom function cannot be used with the  
remote control and sub zoom lever.  
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Record mode  
Recording yourself  
Night view functions  
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You  
can record persons in front of the camera while presenting  
them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see  
a mirror image. (The image to be recorded is the same as that  
recording.)  
This function allows you to record color subjects in dark  
locations to stand out against the background.  
Attach the camera-recorder to a tripod, and you can record  
images free from vibration.  
Only manual focusing can be used.  
1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.  
Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.  
Color night view function  
You can record dark locations brightly in color.  
0 Lux night view function  
You can record completely dark locations with the light of the  
LCD monitor.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears.  
2 Press the [3] button to select the night view icon [ ].  
When the LCD monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be  
automatically turned off. If the LCD monitor is rotated towards  
the lens side though, then the viewfinder will be activated.  
When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the  
icon will not be displayed even if you press the [ENTER]  
button.  
1
Each upward press switches the modes.  
OFF # Color night view function # 0 Lux night view  
function # OFF  
3 (In the case of 0 lux night view function)  
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.  
Backlight compensation function  
This protects a backlit subject from being darkened.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears.  
2 Press the [1] button to select the backlight  
compensation icon [ ].  
1
ª
When the LCD monitor is reversed, the Power LCD lamp  
turns on and the screen is lit in white.  
Record the subject while viewing it on the viewfinder.  
The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx. 1.2 m (3.9  
feet) or less.  
The image on the screen will become brighter.  
ª To return to normal recording  
Select the [ ] icon again.  
If you operate the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode switch, the  
ª To cancel the color night view function  
Select the night view icon until the night view indication  
disappear.  
backlight compensation is cancelled.  
If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a  
while.  
The night view function makes the signal charging time of  
CCD up to approximately 30k longer than usual, so that dark  
scenes invisible to the naked eye can be recorded brightly.  
For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be  
seen, but this is not a malfunction.  
The night view function is cancelled when you operate the  
power switch or the mode switch.  
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Record mode  
Soft skin mode  
Fade in/fade out function  
This allows the skin color to be recorded in a softer tone. This is  
more effective if you record the bust image of a person.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
Fade in  
The image and audio gradually appear.  
Fade out  
1 Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears.  
2 Press the [4] button to select the soft skin icon [ ].  
The image and audio gradually disappear.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears.  
2 Press the [2] button to select the fade icon [ ].  
1
1
B
ª To cancel the soft skin mode  
Select the [ ] icon again.  
3 Press the recording start/stop button.  
Start recording. (fade in)  
If the background or anything else in the scene has colors  
similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed.  
When you start recording, the image/audio disappeared  
completely and the image/audio gradually appears.  
If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.  
Tele-macro function  
By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background,  
the image can be impressive. This camera can focus on the  
subject at a distance of approx. 40 cm (16 inches).  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears.  
2 Press the [3] button to select the tele-macro icon [ ].  
Pause recording. (fade out)  
The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio  
completely disappears, recording stops.  
1
If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is automatically  
set to 10k.  
ª To cancel the tele-macro function  
Select the [ ] icon again.  
ª To cancel fading  
Select the [ ] icon again.  
If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the focus  
manually.  
In the following cases, the tele-macro function is cancelled.  
The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10k.  
The [OFF/ON] switch or the mode switch is operated.  
ª To select the color for fade in/out  
The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected.  
1 Set [SETUP] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [WHITE] or [BLACK].  
While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it takes several  
seconds to display the image when you start recording  
images. Besides, it also takes several seconds to pause  
recording.  
Wind noise reduction function  
This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when  
recording.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].  
ª To cancel the wind noise reduction function  
Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].  
Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind strength. (If  
this function is activated in strong winds, the stereo effect may  
be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be  
restored.)  
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Record mode  
Recording images for wide-screen TVs  
Recording in various situations (Scene mode)  
This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen  
TVs.  
Cinema Function  
When you record images in different situations, this mode  
automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top  
and bottom of the screen so that they look like theater movies.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].  
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].  
CINEMA  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
FOCUS  
ª To cancel the Cinema function  
Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].  
2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired  
mode.  
Images played back vary depending on the TV connected.  
Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV.  
This function does not widen the recording range.  
When images are played back on a TV screen, the date/time  
indication may be erased in some cases.  
3)  
1)  
2)  
4)  
5)  
Depending on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate.  
When a cinema picture is imported into a personal computer,  
the imported picture may not be displayed correctly,  
depending on the software in used.  
1) [5] Sports mode  
To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick  
motions  
Image stabilizer function  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
[
] Portrait mode  
To make persons stand out against the background  
] Low light mode  
To record dark scenes so they are brighter  
] Spotlight mode  
To record subjects spotlit in a party or theater  
] Surf & snow mode  
Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when  
recording.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [ON].  
[
[
[
EIS  
To record images at dazzling places such as ski slopes  
and beaches  
ª To cancel the scene mode function  
Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/  
MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].  
ª To cancel the image stabilizer function  
Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [OFF].  
When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the  
image stabilizer function off.  
Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change or  
colors may not look natural.  
Sports mode  
For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded  
pictures, this mode presents free of camera shakes.  
During normal playback, the image movement may not look  
smooth.  
Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or  
sodium light because the color and brightness of the  
playback image may change.  
If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a  
highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.  
If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not  
function. The [5] indication flashes.  
If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker.  
Portrait mode  
When the night view function is used, the image stabilizer  
function does not work. If so, the [  
] indication flashes.  
EIS  
In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not  
work effectively.  
When the digital zoom is used  
When a conversion lens is used  
When recording is done in an extremely dark place  
When the camera-recorder is shaken greatly  
When you record a moving subject while tracking it  
If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so,  
change the scene mode setting to [OFF].  
Low light mode  
Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded  
finely.  
Spotlight mode  
If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded  
image may become whitish and the periphery of the  
recorded image extremely dark.  
Surf & snow mode  
If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded  
image may become whitish.  
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Record mode  
ª About the white balance sensor  
Recording in natural colors (White balance)  
The white balance sensor detects the type of light source  
during recording.  
The automatic white balance function may not reproduce  
natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If  
so, you can adjust the white balance manually.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].  
Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it  
may not function properly.  
ª About the black balance adjustment  
This is one of the 3CCD system functions that automatically  
adjusts the black when the white balance is set in the manual  
adjustment mode. When the black balance is adjusted, the  
screen will temporarily be black.  
AUTO  
1
2
3
MANUAL  
FOCUS  
2 Press the [4] button until the white balance indication  
1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.)  
2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.)  
3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.)  
appears. ([  
] etc.)  
AWB  
MNL  
AWB  
3 Press the [2] or [1] button in order to select the white  
balance mode.  
1)  
3)  
2)  
4)  
1 AWB  
1
1
1
1) Auto white balance adjustment [  
]
AWB  
2) Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps) [  
3) Outdoor mode [  
4) Manual adjustment mode [  
]
]
]
ª To restore to the automatic adjustment  
Press the [2] or [1] button until the [  
] indication appears.  
AWB  
Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].  
When the camera-recorder is turned on with the lens cap  
fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not  
function properly. Please turn the camera-recorder on after  
removing the lens cap.  
When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the  
white balance first.  
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white  
balance for correct adjustment.  
ª To set the white balance manually  
Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white subject on  
the entire screen, press the [3] button to select the [  
]
indication.  
ª About flashing of the [ ] indication  
When the manual adjustment mode is selected  
Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted  
is stored. This setting is stored until the white balance is  
adjusted again.  
When white balance cannot be set in the manual  
adjustment mode  
White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual  
adjustment mode in dark places. If so, use the auto white  
balance mode.  
During setting in the manual adjustment mode  
When the setting is completed, it will keep lit.  
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Record mode  
Manual focus adjustment  
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment  
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual  
focusing is available.  
Shutter Speed  
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
Aperture  
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].  
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
AUTO  
FOCUS  
MANUAL  
2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS].  
FOCUS  
2 Press the [4] button until the shutter speed indication or  
aperture value indication appears.  
MNL  
AUTO  
1
/60  
OPEN  
OdB  
MANUAL  
FOCUS  
MNL  
MF  
2)  
1)  
MNL  
MNL  
1/60  
1/1000  
F2.0  
0dB  
The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] will be  
displayed.  
3 Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus.  
1) Shutter speed  
2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value  
3 Press the [2] or [1] button in order to adjust the shutter  
speed or aperture.  
ª To restore to automatic adjustment  
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].  
Manual shutter speed adjustment  
Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or  
sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback  
image may change.  
If you increase the shutter speed manually, the sensitivity  
lowers and accordingly the gain value increases  
automatically, which may increase the noises on the screen.  
You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a  
brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject, but this is  
not a malfunction.  
When focused with a wide angle, the subject may not be in  
focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then  
focus on it.  
ª To restore to the automatic adjustment  
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] or  
[FOCUS].  
During normal playback, image movement may not look  
smooth.  
When recording in the extremely bright place, the color of the  
screen may change or flicker. If this happens adjust the  
shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100.  
Manual iris/gain adjustment  
If the value does not become “OPEN”, you cannot adjust the  
gain value.  
If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen  
increases.  
Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values  
that are not displayed.  
ª Shutter speed range  
1/60 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode  
The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.  
ª Iris/gain value range  
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,  
OPEN (Opened) 0dB, ..., 18dB  
Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.  
Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.  
Values with dB are gain values.  
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Playback mode  
Slow-motion playback/frame-by-frame  
Playback mode  
Playing back tape  
playback  
Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion playback can  
only be performed by using the remote control.)  
Slow-motion playback  
Set to Tape Playback Mode.  
If the image is recorded in the SP mode, then it will be played  
back at a speed approx. 1/5 the normal speed.  
If the image is recorded in the LP mode, then it will be played  
back at a speed approx. 1/3 the normal speed.  
1 During playback, press the [E] button or the [D] button  
on the remote control.  
CAMERA  
VCR  
V
W
FF/  
/REW PLAY  
1 Operate with cursor buttons.  
W
VOL  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
STOP  
1/;: Playback/Pause  
6: Rewind/Review playback  
(Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.)  
5: Fast forward/Cue playback  
(Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.)  
If the slow-motion playback continues for approx.  
10 minutes or more, then the playback will automatically  
stop. (10 minutes of slow-motion playback is equivalent to  
approx. 2 minutes in the SP mode or approx. 3 minutes in  
the LP mode.)  
:  
Stop  
During cue/review playback, fast-moving images may show  
noise as a mosaic.  
Before and after cue/review playback, the screen may  
become blue for a moment or images may be disturbed.  
Frame-by-frame playback  
1 During playback, press the [;] button on the remote  
ª To adjust volume  
control.  
Adjust the speaker or headphone volume for playback.  
1 Move the [W/T] lever (or sub zoom lever) to adjust the  
volume.  
2 Press the [E] button or the [D] button on the remote  
control.  
V
W
FF/  
/REW PLAY  
W
VOL  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
STOP  
Towards [T]: increases the volume  
Towards [W]: decreases the volume  
(Nearer the bar to [r], larger the volume.)  
On the remote control, press the [T] button to increase the  
volume or the [W] button to decrease it.  
Pushing the [W/T] lever (or sub zoom lever) towards [T]  
(normal direction) or towards [W] (reversed direction) of this  
camera-recorder during playback pause also turns into the  
frame-by-frame playback. If you keep pushing the lever,  
then the images will continuously be played back frame by  
frame.  
When the adjustment is completed, the volume indication will  
disappear.  
If you do not hear the sound, check the settings of [SETUP]  
>> [12bit AUDIO].  
ª To return to normal playback  
ª Repeat playback  
Press the [1] button on the remote control.  
When the tape end is reached, the tape will be rewound and  
played back again.  
Slow-motion playback  
In the reversed slow-motion playback, the time code  
indication may be unstable.  
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON].  
The [  
] indication appears. (In order to cancel the repeat  
Frame-by-frame playback  
playback mode, set [REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or set  
[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].)  
Press and hold the [E] or the [D] button in the playback  
pause, and then the images will continuously be played back  
frame by frame.  
ª Settings on the audio  
If you cannot listen to the desired audio when playing back a  
tape, check the settings in [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].  
When you record or dub the audio in [12bit] and set [SETUP]  
>> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the audio will be played back in  
stereo sound regardless of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].  
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Playback mode  
Variable-speed search function  
Playback on TV  
The speed of cue/review playback can be varied.  
(This operation is only available when using the remote  
control.)  
Set to Tape Playback Mode and play back a tape.  
1 Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button on the remote control.  
Images recorded by this camera-recorder can be played back  
on a TV.  
Insert a recorded tape into this camera-recorder.  
1 Connect the camera-recorder and a TV.  
[S-VIDEO IN]  
[AUDIO IN]  
[VIDEO IN]  
2 Press the [π] or [] button to vary the speed.  
2
1
VAR.  
MENU  
SEARCH  
ENTER  
AUDIO  
–R  
L–  
DV S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT  
OUT  
The speeds for cue/review playback are 1/5k (SP mode  
slow-motion playback only), 1/3k (LP mode slow-motion  
playback only), 2k, 5k, 10k, 20k.  
Connect the camera-recorder and a TV by using the  
optional AV cable 1.  
If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also connect an  
optional S-Video cable 2. It allows you to enjoy more  
beautiful images.  
ª To return to normal playback  
Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button or [1] button on the remote  
control.  
2 Turn on this camera-recorder and set the mode switch to  
Images may be shown in a mosaic-like pattern.  
The sound is muted during search.  
This function is cancelled when the operation icon is  
displayed.  
the Tape Playback Mode.  
3 Select the input channel on the TV.  
4 Press the [3] button to select the [1/;] icon to start  
playback.  
The image and audio are output on the TV.  
5 Press the [4] button to select the [] icon to stop  
playback.  
Whenever plugging in the S-Video cable, plug in the AV  
cable, too.  
Use the AC adapter to free you from worrying about the  
battery running down.  
ª If the image or audio from this camera-recorder is  
not output on the TV  
Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.  
Check the connected terminal.  
Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For more  
information, please read the operating instructions for  
the TV.)  
ª To display the on-screen information on the TV  
The information displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder  
(operation icon, time code and mode indication, etc.), date and  
time can be displayed on the TV.  
1 Press the [OSD] button on the remote control.  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
OSD  
TIME  
SHOT  
Press the button again to erase the OSD information.  
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Edit mode  
For more information, refer to the operating instructions for  
your TV set and recorder.  
Edit mode  
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR  
(Dubbing)  
When you do not need functional indications or date and time  
indications, press the [OSD] button on the remote control for  
no indication. (When you connect the camera-recorder and a  
recorder with the DV cable, these indications may not  
appear.)  
Pictures recorded by the camera-recorder can be stored on a  
DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer to the instructions for the  
recorder.  
Place a recorded cassette in the camera-recorder, and an  
unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in the DVD recorder or  
VCR.  
ª When neither image nor sound from the camera-  
recorder is output to the TV set  
Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.  
Check the connected terminal.  
1 Connect the camera-recorder and the recorder.  
Connecting with the AV cable  
[S-VIDEO IN]  
[AUDIO IN]  
[VIDEO IN]  
2
1
AUDIO  
–R  
L–  
DV S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT  
OUT  
Connect the camera-recorder and the recorder by using the  
AV cable 1.  
If the recorder has an S-Video terminal, then also connect  
an S-Video cable 2. It allows you to copy clearer image.  
Connecting with the optional DV cable (Only for equipment  
with a DV terminal)  
2
DV  
2 Turn on the camera-recorder and set to Tape Playback  
Mode.  
3 Select the input channel on the TV set and recorder.  
4 Press the [3] button to select the [1/;] icon to start  
playback.  
The image and sound are reproduced.  
5 Start recording. (Recorder)  
6 Press the [4] button to select the [] icon to stop  
playback.  
7 Stop recording. (Recorder)  
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Edit mode  
ª To cancel the standby for recording  
Using the DV Cable for Recording  
(Digital Dubbing)  
When the camera-recorder is standby for recording, press the  
[4] button and select the [] icon.  
By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal  
and the camera-recorder by using the DV cable (optional) 1,  
high-image-quality dubbing can be done in digital format.  
Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/recorder)  
1 Connect the camera-recorder and digital video  
equipment with the DV cable.  
Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during dubbing, or the  
dubbing may not be completed properly.  
If a picture (bilingual video, etc.) containing main sound and  
sub sound has been dubbed, select the desired sound by  
[SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] on playback.  
Even if you use a device equipped with DV terminals such as  
IEEE1394, you may not be able to perform digital dubbing in  
some cases. For more information, see the instructions for  
equipment connected.  
DV  
Regardless of the menu settings on the recorder, digital  
dubbing is carried out in the same mode as the [AUDIO REC]  
mode of the playback tape.  
The images on the recorder monitor may be disturbed, but it  
does not affect the recorded images.  
If a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy  
guard) is recorded by the camera-recorder, the picture is  
distorted by mosaic-like patterns at playback.  
1
DV  
When wide images are input, the display such as the menu  
screen or the operation icon is expanded horizontally.  
While pictures are input from the DV terminal, the operation  
icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen  
when you press the [ENTER] button.  
2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES]. (Recorder)  
You do not have to follow this step when the remote control is  
used in the digital dubbing.  
3 Start playback. (Player)  
4 Start recording. (Recorder)  
Press the [3] button to select [¥/;] icon.  
Or, without operating step 2  
While pressing the [¥REC] button on the remote control,  
press the [1] button.  
¥REC A.DUB  
V
W
FF/  
/REW PLAY  
W
VOL  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
STOP  
5 Press the [3] button to select the [¥/;] icon again or  
press the [;] button on the remote control to stop  
recording. (Recorder)  
6 Stop playback. (Player)  
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Edit mode  
ª Before recording with audio dubbing  
Audio dubbing  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette.  
Set to Tape Playback Mode.  
1 Insert an external microphone securely into the  
[EXT MIC] terminal as far as it will go.  
When you want to preserve the original sound taken during  
recording, set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to take  
pictures. (When set [16bit], the sounds taken during recording  
are erased after recording with audio dubbing.)  
Set [BASIC] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] to take pictures.  
ª To play back the sound recorded with audio  
dubbing  
You can switch between the sound recorded with audio  
dubbing and the original sound.  
EXT MIC  
Set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX].  
[ST1]: It only plays back the original sound.  
[ST2]: It only plays back the sound added by audio dubbing.  
[MIX]: It simultaneously plays back the original sound and the  
sound added with audio dubbing.  
2 Find a scene that you want to add sound to, and press  
the [;] button on the remote control.  
V
W
/REW PLAY  
FF/  
;
W
VOL  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
STOP  
3 Press the [A.DUB] button on the remote control to make  
audio dubbing ready.  
ZOOM  
A.DUB ;  
T
¥REC A.DUB  
V
W
FF/  
/REW PLAY  
W
VOL  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
4 Press the [;] button on the remote control to start audio  
dubbing.  
V
W
FF/  
/REW PLAY  
A.DUB ¥  
W
VOL  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
STOP  
Talk into the microphone.  
5 Press the [;] button on the remote control to stop audio  
dubbing.  
V
W
FF/  
/REW PLAY  
W
VOL  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
STOP  
If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the tape is dubbed,  
images and sounds may be disturbed when this portion of the  
tape is played back.  
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Menu  
ª
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]  
Menu  
Menu list  
Menu figures and illustrations are provided for  
easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from  
the actual menu indications.  
ª
[TAPE RECORDING MENU]  
1) [BASIC]  
[DATE/TIME] -31-  
2) [ADVANCE]  
[BLANK SEARCH] -18-  
[REC SPEED] -18-  
[REC STDBY] -28-  
[REC DATA] -31-  
[REPEAT PLAY] -25-  
[MIC LEVEL] -19-  
1) [BASIC]  
[SCENE MODE] -22-  
[REC SPEED] -18-  
[BLANK SEARCH] -18-  
[WIND CUT] -21-  
[CLOCK SET] -14-  
3) [SETUP]  
[12bit AUDIO] -29-  
[AUDIO OUT] -31-  
[DISPLAY] -31-  
[REMOTE] -16-  
[LCD SET] -14-  
[EVF SET] -14-  
2) [ADVANCE]  
[EIS] -22-  
[CINEMA] -22-  
[D.ZOOM] -19-  
[ZOOM MIC] -19-  
[MIC LEVEL] -19-  
[DATE/TIME] -31-  
[INITIAL SET] -31-  
[POWER SAVE] -31-  
4) [LANGUAGE] -13-  
3) [SETUP]  
[FADE COLOR] -21-  
[AUDIO REC] -31-  
[REC LAMP] -31-  
[DISPLAY] -31-  
[REMOTE] -16-  
[BEEP SOUND] -31-  
[LCD SET] -14-  
[EVF SET] -14-  
[POWER SAVE] -31-  
4) [LANGUAGE] -13-  
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Menu  
Menus related to taking pictures  
Menus related to playback  
ª [DATE/TIME]  
ª [REC DATA]  
This switches between date and time indications.  
The camera-recorder automatically records the date and time  
of picture taking on the tape.  
Set to [ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/gain values,  
and white balance settings (-23-), etc.) used during the  
recordings are displayed during playback.  
You can also show or change the date/time indication by  
repeatedly pressing the [DATE/TIME] button on the remote  
control.  
When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO],  
the indication [AUTO] will appear.  
When there is no data, [---] appears on the display.  
If the camera-recorder data of the camera-recorder are  
played back on other equipment, the settings information is  
sometimes not displayed normally.  
ª [AUDIO REC]  
Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording systems.  
[12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”.  
(The original audio signals can be kept after the other  
audio signals are dubbed.)  
ª [AUDIO OUT]  
This switches the sound to be played back.  
[STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub sound)  
[16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”. Audio can be  
recorded in higher quality.  
[L]:  
[R]:  
Left channel sound (main sound)  
Right channel sound (sub sound)  
(If audio signals are dubbed, then the original audio  
signals will be erased.)  
Other menus  
ª [REC LAMP]  
Set to [ON] and this turns the recording lamp on during  
recording, which indicates that recording is underway. Set to  
[OFF] and this does not turn on the lamp even when recording  
is underway.  
ª [INITIAL SET]  
When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a  
combination of functions, set to [YES] for changing the menu  
settings back to the initial shipping condition.  
(Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping  
condition.)  
ª [DISPLAY]  
Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched to all  
functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be switched to minimum  
display.  
ª [BEEP SOUND]  
Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as  
follows.  
1 Beep  
When you start recording  
When you turn on the power  
2 Beeps  
When you pause recording  
2 Beeps for 4 times  
When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab set to [SAVE]  
is inserted, condensation occurs, and at other times. Check  
the sentence displayed on the screen.  
ª [POWER SAVE]  
[OFF]:  
When about 5 minutes passed without any  
operation, the standby mode automatically will  
be set. In the standby mode, [;] blinks and it  
takes time more than usual to start recording  
after you press the recording start/stop button.  
[5 MINUTES]: When about 5 minutes passes without any  
operation, the camera-recorder automatically  
turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the  
battery from running down. When you use the  
camera-recorder, turn it on again.  
In the following cases, the power may not turn off even when  
set [POWER SAVE] >> [5 MINUTES].  
When connecting to the AC outlet (When using the AC  
adapter)  
When connecting the DV cable to other equipment  
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Warning/alarm indications  
Others  
If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes,  
please check the camera-recorder.  
Confirmatory indications  
Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider  
placed in the [SAVE] position is inserted.  
No cassette is inserted.  
Indications  
Various functions and the camera-recorder status are shown on  
the screen.  
Basic indications  
:
Remaining battery power  
Time code  
Date/Time indication  
0h00m00s00f:  
3:30:45PM:  
Recording indications  
[--]/0:  
The built-in battery is low. -14-  
°: The warning/alarm indication appears when you record  
yourself. Turn the LCD monitor towards the viewfinder  
and check the warning/alarm indication.  
REMOTE:  
An incorrect remote control mode has been selected. -16-  
2END:  
The tape came to the end during recording.  
:: The video heads are dirty. -35-  
Textual indications  
3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE:  
Condensation has occurred. Take out the cassette and  
wait for a while. It takes some time until the cassette  
holder opens, but this is not a malfunction. -35-  
LOW BATTERY:  
The battery is low. Recharge it. -9-  
NO TAPE:  
No tape is inserted. -11-  
TAPE END:  
The tape came to the end during recording.  
CHECK REC TAB:  
R0:45:  
Remaining tape time  
Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches  
less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.)  
SP:  
Standard Play mode  
(Recording speed mode) -18-  
Long Play mode  
(Recording speed mode) -18-  
Recording -18-  
LP:  
¥:  
; (Green):  
; (Green flash): Standby mode  
; (Red):  
Recording pause -18-  
Fade out  
Recording check -18-  
Cinema mode -22-  
Digital zoom -19-  
Automatic mode -17-  
Manual mode -22-, -23-, -24-  
Manual focus -24-  
Zoom magnification indication -19-  
Backlight mode -20-  
Image stabilizer -22-  
Shutter speed -24-  
F number -24-  
Gain value -24-  
Soft skin mode -21-  
Tele macro -21-  
Fade (White) -21-  
Fade (Black) -21-  
Color night view function -20-  
0 Lux night view function -20-  
Zoom microphone -19-  
Microphone sensitivity level -19-  
Wind noise reduction -21-  
Sports mode (Scene mode) -22-  
Portrait mode (Scene mode) -22-  
Low light mode (Scene mode) -22-  
Spotlight mode (Scene mode) -22-  
Surf & snow mode (Scene mode) -22-  
Auto white balance -23-  
Indoor mode (recording under  
incandescent lamp) -23-  
Outdoor mode -23-  
:
CINEMA  
:
:
:
:
AUTO  
MNL  
MF:  
5k:  
:
:
EIS  
You are attempting to record pictures on a tape with the  
accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE]  
position.  
You are attempting audio dubbing or digital dubbing on a  
tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed  
in the [SAVE] position.  
1/500:  
F2.4:  
6dB:  
:
:
:
CHECK REMOTE MODE:  
:
:
An incorrect remote control mode has been selected. This  
is only displayed at the first operation of the remote  
control after powering-on. -16-  
:
0Lux  
:
ZOOM  
WRONG TAPE FORMAT:  
:
You are attempting to play back a tape section that has  
been recorded with a different TV system. This cassette is  
incompatible.  
:
5:  
:
:
:
:
UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED):  
Audio dubbing cannot be performed because the original  
recording was in LP mode.  
UNABLE TO A.DUB:  
:
AWB  
:
You are attempting to perform audio dubbing on a  
non-recorded tape.  
COPY PROTECTED:  
Images cannot be recorded correctly because the  
medium is protected by a copy guard.  
NEED HEAD CLEANING:  
The video heads are dirty. -35-  
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:  
An irregularity in the equipment has been detected. Press  
the reset button (-7-). This may solve the problem.  
CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:  
:
:
White balance adjustment mode -23-  
Playback indications  
¥:  
1:  
;:  
5:  
6:  
D/E:  
;1/2;:  
Recording underway  
Playback -25-  
Pause -25-  
Fast-forward/Cue playback -25-  
Rewind/Review playback -25-  
Slow motion playback -25-  
Frame-by-frame playback -25-  
Variable-speed search -26-  
Repeat playback -25-  
Audio dubbing -29-  
Audio dubbing pause -29-  
Blank search -18-  
Audio recording mode -31-  
Volume adjustment -25-  
You are attempting to select the item on the  
[SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]  
switch is set to [AUTO].  
2k5:  
:
REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR:  
A.DUB ¥:  
A.DUB ;:  
At the time of 0 Lux night view mode, when LCD monitor  
is not reversed, it displays. When the LCD monitor is  
rotated by 180° towards the lens, the brightness of the  
LCD monitor cannot be adjusted.  
:
12bit, 16bit:  
:
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Functions cannot be used simultaneously  
Before requesting repair (Problems and  
solutions)  
Some functions in the camera-recorder are disabled or cannot  
be selected due to its specifications. The table below shows  
examples of functions restricted by conditions.  
Power/Body  
1: The camera-recorder power cannot be turned on.  
• Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery.  
• The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the  
battery to the AC adapter for 5 to 10 seconds. If the camera-  
recorder still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.  
2: The camera-recorder power is turned off automatically.  
• If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and do not  
operate the camera-recorder for about 5 continuous minutes,  
the power is automatically turned off for tape protection and  
power conservation. To resume recording, turn the [OFF/ON]  
switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to [ON] again. (-31-)  
3: The camera-recorder power does not stay on long  
enough.  
• Is the battery low? If the remaining battery power indication is  
flashing or the message “LOW BATTERY” is displayed, the  
battery has run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully  
charged battery. (-9-)  
• Has condensation occurred? When you carry the camera-  
recorder from a cold place into a warm place, condensation  
may occur inside it. If so, the power is turned off  
automatically, disabling all operations except for taking  
cassettes out. Wait until the condensation indication  
disappears. (-35-)  
Functions  
Conditions which disable the  
functions  
Image stabilizer  
When the color night view  
function is used  
Backlight  
compensation  
When the iris/gain is set  
When the color night view  
function is used  
Soft skin  
Tele-macro  
Recording check  
Color Night View  
While recording to a tape  
Zoom microphone  
Wind noise reduction  
An external microphone is used  
Scene mode  
When setting the  
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]  
switch to [AUTO]  
When the color night view  
function is used  
Change of white  
balance  
When digital zoom (10k or  
higher) is used  
When the color night view  
function is used  
4: Battery runs down quickly.  
• Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC adapter.  
(-9-)  
• Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place? The  
battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places,  
the operating time of the battery becomes shorter.  
• Has the battery worn out? The battery has a limited life. If the  
operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully  
charged, depending on the usage, the battery has worn out  
and can no longer be used.  
5: The camera-recorder cannot be operated though  
powered up. The camera-recorder does not operate  
normally.  
When a menu is displayed  
Adjusting the shutter  
speed, iris/gain  
When the color night view  
function is used  
When the scene mode is used  
Variable-speed search During repeat playback  
Audio dubbing The section of a tape recorded in  
LP mode  
The blank section of a tape  
Sounds sent through the DV  
terminal  
• Remove the cassette and then press the reset button. (-35-) If  
normal conditions are not restored yet, turn off the power.  
Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.  
6: The cassette cannot be removed.  
• Does the power lamp comes on when opening the cassette  
cover? (-11-) Make sure that the battery and the AC adapter  
are properly connected. (-9-)  
• Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the battery and  
remove the cassette.  
• Close the cassette cover completely, and fully open it again.  
(-11-)  
7: No operation other than cassette removal can be  
performed.  
• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation  
indication disappears. (-35-)  
8: The remote control does not function.  
• Has the button-type battery of the remote control run out?  
Replace it with a new button-type battery. (-15-)  
• Is the setting on the remote control correct? If the setting on  
the remote control is not in agreement with the [REMOTE]  
setting on the camera-recorder, the remote control does not  
operate. (-16-)  
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Recording  
Playback (Sound)  
1: Recording does not start although power is supplied to  
the camera-recorder and the cassette is correctly  
inserted.  
• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette  
open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be  
performed. (-11-)  
• Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new cassette.  
• Is the recording mode set? When in the playback mode,  
recording cannot be performed. (-18-)  
• Has condensation occurred? No operation other than  
cassette removal can be performed when condensation  
occurs. Wait until the condensation indication disappears.  
(-35-)  
1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the  
camera-recorder or the headphones.  
0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [W/T] lever  
to display the volume indication and adjust it. (-25-)  
2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.  
• Have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX]? If you set  
[AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] and dub audio to a recorded tape,  
you can hear the sound on recording and the sound dubbed  
at a later time. To hear the sounds separately, set to [ST1] or  
[ST2]. (-29-)  
• Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >> [STEREO] and  
reproduced a picture containing the main sound and sub  
sound? Set to [L] to hear main sound, and set to [R] to hear  
the sub sound. (-31-)  
• Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is open, the camera-  
recorder may not operate normally. Close the cassette cover.  
(-11-)  
2: A cassette cannot be inserted.  
• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation  
3: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.  
• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette  
open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), audio dubbing cannot be  
performed. (-11-)  
• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in  
LP mode? LP mode does not allow audio dubbing. (-18-)  
4: The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was  
performed.  
• If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made in [16bit]  
mode, the original sound will be erased. If you wish to  
preserve the original sound, be sure to select [12bit] mode  
when recording.  
indication disappears.  
3: Auto focus function does not work.  
• Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus mode is  
selected, focus is automatically adjusted.  
• There are some recording subjects and surroundings for  
which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (-38-) If so,  
use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (-24-)  
• Is the color night view function set? When the color night  
view function is working, focusing shifts into the manual  
mode.  
5: Sounds cannot be played back.  
• Although a cassette with no audio dubbing is being played,  
have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2]? To play  
back a cassette with no audio dubbing, set [12bit AUDIO] >>  
[ST1]. (-29-)  
• Is the variable speed search function working? Press the  
[VAR. SEARCH] button on the remote control to cancel the  
variable speed search function. (-26-)  
Indications  
1:A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in the screen  
center.  
• Read the contents and respond to them. (-32-)  
2:The time code becomes inaccurate.  
0 The time code indication counter may not be constant in the  
reversed slow-motion playback, but this is not a malfunction.  
3:The remaining tape time indication disappears.  
• The remaining tape time indication may disappear  
temporarily during frame-by-frame playback or other  
operation. If you continue ordinary recording or playback, the  
indication is restored.  
Playback (Pictures)  
1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during cue or  
review playback.  
• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems. It  
is not a malfunction.  
2: Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and  
review playback.  
• Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the scene, but  
4:The remaining tape time Indication does not match the  
actual remaining tape time.  
• If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded,  
the remaining tape time cannot be correctly displayed.  
• In some cases, the remaining tape time indication may show  
remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the  
actual remaining tape time.  
5:A function indication such as mode indication,  
remaining tape time indication, or time code indication is  
not shown.  
this is not a malfunction.  
3: Although the camera-recorder is correctly connected to  
a TV, playback images cannot be seen.  
• Have you selected video input on the TV? Please read the  
operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that  
matches the input terminals used for the connection.  
4: Playback picture is not clear.  
• Are the heads of the camera-recorder dirty? If the heads are  
dirty, playback image cannot be clear. Clean the heads by  
using the head cleaner for digital video. (-35-)  
• If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises may appear  
on the screen. Wipe the soil off the terminal with a soft cloth,  
and then connect the cable to the AV terminal.  
• Is a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy  
guard) being recorded? When a protected picture is played  
back by the camera-recorder, mosaic-like patterns appear on  
the picture.  
• If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other  
than the tape running condition, warning, and date  
indications disappear.  
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Others  
Cautions for Use  
1:The indication disappears, the screen is frozen, or no  
operation can be performed.  
ª About condensation  
• Turn off the power to the camera-recorder. If the power  
cannot be turned off, press the [RESET] button, or detach  
the battery or AC adapter and then reattach it. After that, turn  
on the power again. If normal operation is still not restored,  
detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you  
purchased the camera-recorder from.  
If you turn the camera-recorder on when condensation occurs  
on the head or the tape, condensation Indication [3] (yellow  
or red) is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and  
the messages [3DEW DETECT] or [3EJECT TAPE] (only  
when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the procedure  
below.  
2:PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed.  
• An irregularity in the camera-recorder has been automatically  
detected. Remove the cassette for data protection and then  
press the [RESET] button. The camera-recorder will be  
activated.  
3 in yellow:  
Dews are slightly adhering on the head or the tape.  
3 in red:  
Dews are adhering on the head or the tape.  
1 Remove the tape if it is inserted.  
It takes about 20 seconds to open the cassette holder. This  
is not a malfunction.  
2 Leave the camera-recorder with the cassette cover  
closed to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature.  
When [3] in yellow  
You cannot use the Tape Recording/Playback Mode.  
Leave the camera-recorder for about 30 minutes.  
When [3] in red  
The power lamp blinks for about 1 minute and then the  
camera-recorder automatically turns off. Leave it for about  
2 to 3 hours.  
3 Turn the camera-recorder on again, set it to the Tape  
Recording/Playback Mode and then check if the  
condensation indication disappears.  
Especially in cold areas, moisture may be frozen. If so, it may  
take more time before the condensation indication disappears.  
Watch for condensation even before the condensation  
Indication is displayed.  
The condensation indication may not appear depending on  
circumstances. When condensation occurs on the lens or the  
camera-recorder, it may also occur on the head and the tape.  
Do not open the cassette cover.  
• If you do not press the [RESET] button, the power to the  
camera-recorder is turned off automatically about 1 minute  
later.  
• Even after you press the [RESET] button, the indication may  
still appear repeatedly. If so, the camera-recorder needs  
repair. Detach the power connected, and consult the dealer  
who you purchased the camera-recorder from. Do not  
attempt to repair the appliance by yourself.  
When the lens is fogged:  
Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the camera-  
recorder in this condition for about 1 hour. When the lens  
temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature, the  
fogging disappears naturally.  
ª About dirty heads  
If video heads (the parts that closely contact with the tape)  
become dirty, normal recording and playback are not  
properly performed. Clean the heads with the digital video  
head cleaner.  
Insert the head cleaner into the camera-recorder, set it to the  
Tape Playback Mode, and play it back for about 10 seconds.  
(If you do not stop the playback, it automatically stops about  
15 seconds later.)  
We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.  
If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD CLEANING”  
appears during recording. During playback, moreover, the  
following symptoms appear.  
Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the sound is  
interrupted.  
Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes appear.  
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When normal playback cannot be performed even after the  
head cleaning  
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning  
the camera-recorder.  
One possible cause is that normal recording could not be  
performed because the heads were dirty at the time of  
recording. Clean the heads, and perform recording and  
playback again. If normal playback can be performed, the  
heads are clean. Before an important recording, be sure to  
conduct a test recording to make sure that normal recording  
can be performed.  
If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the problem  
may be attributable to the tape. If so, try another cassette.  
During playback, the picture or sound may be interrupted  
momentarily, but this is not a malfunction of the camera-  
recorder. (One possible cause is that the playback is  
interrupted by dirt or dust that momentarily adheres to the  
heads.)  
Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out the AC mains  
lead from the AC mains socket.  
The camera-recorder body may be discolored and the surface  
finish may peel off.  
Wipe the camera-recorder with a soft dry cloth to remove dust  
and fingerprints. To remove stubborn stains, wring well a cloth  
that is soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water and  
wipe the camera-recorder with it. Afterwards, wipe it with a dry  
cloth.  
When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions.  
Do not use this camera-recorder for surveillance purposes  
or other business use.  
If you use the camera-recorder for a long time, the internal  
temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause  
malfunction.  
ª About the camera-recorder  
When the camera-recorder is used for a long time, the  
camera-recorder body becomes warm, but this is not a  
malfunction.  
ª About the battery  
The battery used in the camera-recorder is a rechargeable  
lithium ion battery. This battery is susceptible to temperature  
and humidity, and the effect of temperature increases with  
increasing or decreasing temperature. In the low temperature  
range, the fully charged indication may not appear, or the low  
battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after the start of  
use. At high temperature, moreover, the protection function  
may work, disabling use of the camera-recorder.  
Be sure to detach the battery after use  
Keep the camera-recorder away from magnetized  
equipment such as a cellular phones, microwave ovens,  
TVs, and video game equipment.  
If you use the camera-recorder on or near a TV, images or  
sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave  
radiation.  
Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or images may be  
distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or  
large motors.  
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by digital circuits  
including microprocessor may adversely affect the camera-  
recorder, causing the disturbance of images and sounds.  
If the camera-recorder is affected by such equipment and  
does not function properly, turn off the camera-recorder  
power and detach the battery or AC adapter. Then, connect  
the battery or AC adapter again and turn on the camera-  
recorder power.  
If the battery is left attached to the camera-recorder, a minute  
amount of current is consumed even when the camera-  
recorder power is [OFF]. If the battery is left attached to the  
camera-recorder for a long time, over-discharge takes place.  
The battery may become unusable after it is charged.  
Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording.  
Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the period during  
you want to record pictures in. In cold places such as a ski  
resort, the period during which you can record pictures is  
shortened.  
Do not use your camera-recorder near radio transmitters  
or high-voltage cables.  
If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high-voltage  
cables, recorded images or sounds may be adversely  
affected.  
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the  
camera-recorder.  
If the camera-recorder is sprayed with such chemicals, the  
camera-recorder body may become deformed and the  
surface finish may peel off.  
When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC adapter so that  
you can recharge the batteries at your destination.  
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the  
terminals are deformed.  
Attaching a deformed battery to the camera-recorder or AC  
adapter may damage the camera-recorder or AC adapter.  
After use, be sure to take the cassette out and detach the  
battery from the camera-recorder or pull out the AC mains  
lead from AC mains socket.  
The battery should be stored in a cool place free from  
humidity, with as constant temperature as possible.  
(Recommended temperature: 59 oF (15 oC) to 77 oF (25 oC),  
Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)  
Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten  
the life of the battery.  
If the battery is kept in a high-temperature, high-humidity, or  
oily-smoky places, the terminals may rust and cause  
malfunctions.  
To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend  
you charge it once every year and store it again after you  
have completely used up the charged capacity.  
Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should  
be removed.  
Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the  
camera-recorder for a long time.  
When you use your camera-recorder in a sandy or dusty  
place such as on a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get  
into the body and terminals of the camera-recorder. Also,  
protect the camera-recorder from getting wet.  
Sand or dust may damage the camera-recorder or cassette.  
(Care should be taken when inserting and removing a  
cassette.)  
If sea water splashes onto the camera-recorder, wet a soft  
cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the  
camera-recorder body carefully. Then, wipe it again  
thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.  
While carrying the camera-recorder, do not drop or bump  
it.  
A strong impact on the camera-recorder may break its  
housing, causing it to malfunction.  
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Do not throw old battery into fire.  
Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an  
ª LCD monitor/viewfinder  
LCD monitor  
explosion.  
When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth.  
In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation  
may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth.  
If your camera-recorder is extremely cold, the LCD monitor is  
slightly darker than usual immediately after you turn the  
power on. However, as the internal temperature increases, it  
goes back to normal brightness.  
If the operating time is very short even after the battery has  
been recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a  
new battery.  
ª About the AC adapter  
If the battery is warm, charging requires more time than  
normal.  
If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or  
extremely low, the [CHARGE] lamp may continue flashing,  
and the battery may not be charged. After the battery  
temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently,  
recharging starts automatically. So, wait for a while. If the  
lamp still continues flashing even after the recharging, the  
battery or AC adapter may be faulty. If so, please contact a  
dealer.  
Extremely high precision technology is employed to  
produce the LCD monitor screen featuring a total of  
approximately 113,000 pixels. The result is more than  
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels  
inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction  
and does not affect the recorded picture.  
If you use the AC adapter near a radio, radio reception may  
be disturbed. Keep the AC adapter 1 m (3 feet) or more away  
from radio.  
When using the AC adapter, it may generate whirring sounds.  
However, this is normal.  
After use, be sure to pull out the AC mains lead from the AC  
mains socket. (If they are left connected, a minute amount of  
current is consumed.)  
Viewfinder  
To remove dust from inside the viewfinder, dismount the  
viewfinder first. When the dust is difficult to remove, get rid of  
it with a cotton swab dampened with water. Then wipe the  
viewfinder with a dry cotton swab.  
To clean the inside of the Viewfinder, remove the Eyecup 1,  
then keep pressing 2 and pull the cover 3 out.  
Always keep the electrodes of the AC adapter and battery  
clean.  
1
ª About the cassette  
3
2
Never place the cassette in a high temperature place.  
The tape may be damaged, producing mosaic-like noise at  
the time of playback.  
When storing the cassette after use, be sure to rewind the  
tape to the beginning and take it out.  
Extremely high precision technology is employed to  
produce the viewfinder screen featuring a total of  
approximately 113,000 pixels. The result is more than  
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels  
inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction  
and does not affect the recorded picture.  
If the cassette is left for more than 6 months (depending on  
the storage condition) in the camera-recorder or stopped  
midway, the tape may sag and be damaged.  
Once every 6 months, wind the tape to the end and then  
rewind it to the beginning. If the cassette is left for 1 year or  
longer without winding or rewinding, the tape may be  
deformed by expansion or shrinkage attributable to  
temperature and humidity. The wound tape may stick to itself.  
Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and humidity may  
damage the tape. Such usage may cause damage to the  
camera-recorder and the heads.  
ª Periodical check-ups  
To maintain the highest image quality, we recommend  
replacing worn parts such as heads after approx. 1000 hours  
of use. (This, however, depends on operating conditions  
including temperature, humidity and dust.)  
After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning, put the  
cassette in the case to protect it from dust, and store it  
upright.  
Keep the cassette away from strong magnetism.  
Apparatuses using magnets such as magnetic necklaces and  
toys have magnetic force that is stronger than expected, and  
they may erase the contents of a recording or may increase  
noise.  
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Others  
ª White balance  
Explanation of terms  
The image recorded by the camera-recorder may become  
bluish or reddish under the influence of light sources. To avoid  
such phenomena, adjust the white balance.  
White balance adjustment determines the white color under  
different light sources. By recognizing which is the white color  
under sunlight and which is the white color under a fluorescent  
lamp, the camera-recorder can adjust the balance among the  
other colors.  
ª Automatic white balance  
White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and  
adjusts so the white color will become a pure white. The  
camera-recorder determines the hue of light that comes  
through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the  
recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This is  
called automatic white balance adjustment. However, since the  
camera-recorder only stores white color information under  
several light sources, automatic white balance adjustment does  
not function normally under the other light sources.  
Since white color is the reference of all colors (light), the  
camera-recorder can record pictures in a natural hue if it can  
recognize the reference white color.  
ª Auto focus  
10 000K  
2)  
9
000K  
000K  
Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens forward and  
backward inside the camera-recorder to bring the subject into  
focus.  
8
3)  
4)  
7
6
000K  
000K  
Auto focus has the following characteristics  
Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more  
clearly.  
Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus.  
Focuses on the screen center only.  
5)  
5
4
000K  
000K  
6)  
7)  
8)  
1)  
9)  
3
000K  
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not work correctly  
in the following situations. Record pictures in the manual focus  
mode.  
Recording a subject with one end located closer to the  
camera-recorder and the other end farther away from it  
As auto focus adjusts at the center of an image, it may be  
impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both the  
foreground and background.  
Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass  
The subject behind the glass will not be focused because  
the focus is on the dirty glass.  
Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with  
glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects  
The recording subject may become blurry because the  
camera-recorder focuses on the objects with glossy  
surfaces or on highly reflective objects.  
10)  
11)  
2
1
000K  
000K  
12)  
Outside of the effective range of automatic white balance  
adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. Even  
within the effective range of automatic white balance  
adjustment, the automatic white balance adjustment may not  
function properly if there is more than one light source. For light  
outside the functional auto white balance adjustment range,  
use the manual white balance adjustment mode.  
1) The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment  
on this camera-recorder  
2) Blue sky  
3) TV screen  
4) Cloudy sky (rain)  
5) Sunlight  
6) White fluorescent lamp  
7) 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset  
8) 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset  
9) Halogen light bulb  
10) Incandescent light bulb  
11) Sunrise or sunset  
Recording a subject in dark surroundings  
The camera-recorder cannot focus correctly because the  
light information that comes through the lens decreases  
considerably.  
Recording a fast-moving subject  
As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it cannot  
keep up with a fast-moving subject.  
Recording a subject with little contrast  
A subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may  
become blurry because the camera-recorder achieves  
focus based upon the vertical lines of an image.  
12) Candlelight  
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Specifications  
AC adapter  
Specifications  
Specifications  
Power source:  
AC 110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz, 18 w  
DC OUT:  
8.4 V, 1.2 A (Battery Charging)  
Camera-Recorder  
7.8 V, 1.4 A (Supplying)  
Power source:  
DC 7.9/7.2 V  
Power consumption:  
indicates safety information.  
Recording  
5.0 W (Maximum)  
Dimensions (WkHkD):  
70 mm k44.5 mm k116 mm  
indicates safety information.  
(2-13/16 inches k1-13/16 inches k4-5/8 inches )  
Mass:  
Approx. 160 g (0.35 lb)  
Recording format:  
Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format)  
Tape used:  
6.35 mm digital video tape  
Recording/playback time:  
SP: 80 min; LP: 120 min (with DVM80)  
Video  
Weight and dimensions are approximate values.  
Specifications may change without prior notice.  
Recording system:  
Digital component  
Television system:  
EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal  
Audio  
Recording system:  
PCM digital recording  
16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch)  
Image sensor:  
1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor  
(Effective pixels: moving picture/290 Kk3, Total: 460 Kk3)  
Lens:  
Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8, Focal length; 2.45 mm to 24.5 mm,  
Macro (Full range AF)  
Filter diameter:  
43 mm  
Zoom:  
10:1 Power zoom  
Monitor:  
2.5-inch LCD  
Viewfinder:  
Color electronic viewfinder  
Microphone:  
Stereo (with a zoom function)  
Speaker:  
1 round speaker 20 mm  
Standard illumination:  
1,400 lx  
Minimum required illumination:  
1 lx (Color Night View Mode)  
Video output level:  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 h  
S-Video output level:  
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h  
C Output: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 h  
Audio output level (Line):  
316 mV, 600 h  
Mic input:  
Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo mini jack)  
Digital interface:  
DV input/output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)  
Dimensions (WkHkD):  
Approx. 216 mm k225 mm k432 mm  
(8-9/16 inches k8-7/8 inches k17-1/16 inches )  
(excluding the projection part)  
Mass:  
Approx. 2000 g (4.4 lb)  
(without supplied battery, DV cassette and lens cap)  
Approx. 2120 g (4.664 lb)  
(with supplied battery, DV cassette and lens cap)  
Operating temperature:  
0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)  
Operating humidity:  
10% to 80%  
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