Panasonic NV GS 330 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No.

NV-GS330

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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≥Do not use any other Multi cables and USB

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≥When you use the cable which are sold

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whose length is less than 3 metres.

≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

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Contents

Information for your safety ................................... 2

Playback mode

Playing back tape............................................... 39

Slow-motion playback/

Before using

frame-by-frame playback................................. 40

Variable-speed search function.......................... 40

Playback on TV.................................................. 41

Playing back card............................................... 42

Deleting files recorded on a card ....................... 43

Formatting a card............................................... 43

Protecting files on a card.................................... 44

Writing the printing data on a card

Accessories.......................................................... 6

Optional................................................................ 6

Parts identification and handling.......................... 6

Fitting the lens cap............................................... 8

The grip belt......................................................... 9

Power supply ....................................................... 9

Charging time and recordable time.................... 11

Turning the camera on....................................... 11

Setting date and time......................................... 12

Using the LCD monitor....................................... 13

Using the viewfinder........................................... 13

Quick Start ......................................................... 14

Inserting/removing a cassette ............................ 15

Inserting/removing a card .................................. 16

Selecting a mode ............................................... 17

How to use the joystick ...................................... 17

Help mode.......................................................... 19

Switching the language...................................... 19

Using the menu screen...................................... 19

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder...................... 21

Using the remote control.................................... 22

(DPOF setting) ................................................ 44

Edit mode

Recording from a tape onto a card..................... 45

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing)......................................................... 45

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing).............................................. 46

Audio dubbing .................................................... 47

Printing pictures by directly connecting to

the printer (PictBridge) .................................... 48

With a PC

Before Use ......................................................... 50

Install/Connection............................................... 53

Software............................................................. 57

Others............................................................ 59

Record mode

Check before recording...................................... 24

Recording on a tape........................................... 25

Recording check ................................................ 26

Blank search function......................................... 26

Recording still pictures on a card

Menu list............................................................. 63

Menus related to taking pictures ........................ 65

Menus related to playback ................................. 65

Other menus ...................................................... 65

while recording image onto a tape .................. 27

Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot)...................................................... 27

Zoom in/out function .......................................... 29

Recording yourself............................................. 30

Backlight compensation function ....................... 30

Colour night view function.................................. 31

Soft skin mode ................................................... 31

Tele macro function ........................................... 32

Fade in/fade out function ................................... 32

Wind noise reduction function............................ 33

Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) ............................. 33

Self-timer recording............................................ 34

Wide/4:3 Function.............................................. 34

Image stabilizer function .................................... 35

Guideline function .............................................. 35

Recording in various situations

Others

Indications.......................................................... 66

Warning/alarm indications.................................. 67

Functions cannot be used simultaneously ......... 68

Before requesting repair

(Problems and solutions)................................. 69

Cautions for Use ................................................ 72

Explanation of terms .......................................... 76

Specifications

Specifications..................................................... 78

(Scene mode).................................................. 35

Recording in natural colours

(White balance) ............................................... 36

Manual focus adjustment ................................... 37

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ....... 38

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Before using

Parts identification and handling

Before using

Accessories

ª Camera

The followings are the accessories supplied with

this product.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1) White balance sensor -37-

Remote control sensor -23-

(2) Grip belt -9-

VSB0484

(3) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

(4) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -29-, -33-

1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead

-10-

(5)(6)

2) Battery pack -9-

3) Remote control, button-type battery -22-

4) Multi cable -45-

5) Digital video head cleaner -73-

6) USB cable and CD-ROM -48-, -50-

(7)

Optional

(5) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] -24-, -35-, -36-, -38-

(6) Reset button [RESET] -71-

(7) Audio-video/S-Video output terminal

[A/V] -45-

1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11GN)

2) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130/1320 mAh)

3) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260/2640 mAh)

4) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6°/5800 mAh)

5) Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04)

6) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E)

7) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3714ME)

8) Filter kit (VW-LF37WE)

≥Use the supplied Multi cable only, otherwise

audio may not be played back normally.

9) Video DC light (VW-LDC102E)

10) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

11) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

12) DV cable (VW-CD1E)

≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

° The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional)

is necessary.

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(14)

(15)

(16)

(8)

(20)

(21)

(22)

(17)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(18)

(19)

(12)

(23)

(24)

(25)

(13)

(20) LCD monitor -13-, -76-

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.

(8) Viewfinder -13-, -76-

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.

(21) LCD monitor open part -13-

(22) Speaker -39-

(23) Card access lamp -16-

(24) Card slot -16-

(9) USB terminal [ ] -48-, -57-

(10) DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -10-

(11) DV input/output terminal [DV] -46-

(12) Battery holder -10-

(13) Battery release lever [BATTERY] -10-

(14) Power switch [OFF/ON] -11-

(15) Status indicator -11-

(25) Card slot cover -16-

(16) Menu button [MENU] -19-

(17) Joystick -17-

(18) Mode dial -17-

(19) Recording start/stop button -25-

(28)

(29)

(30)

(31)

(26)

(27)

(26) Cassette holder -15-

(27) Accessory shoe

≥Accessories, such as a video DC light

(VW-LDC102E; optional), are attached here.

(28) Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -15-

(29) Cassette cover -15-

(30) Zoom lever [W/T] -29-

Volume lever [s /VOLr] -39-

(31) Photoshot button [

] -27-

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Before using

Fitting the lens cap

Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

≥The lens cap and the lens cap cord come

pre-attached to the grip belt.

≥When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap

cord in the direction of the arrow. 1

≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover

the lens with the lens cap for protection. 2

(32)

(32) Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional

tripod/VW-CT45E. (Please carefully read the

operating instructions for how to attach the tripod

to the camera.)

≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the

tripod is used. Insert the card first and then

attach the tripod.

≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs

firmly.

(33)

(33) Lens hood

In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it

counterclockwise 1. In order to fit it, put into slot

2, and then rotate it clockwise.

≥Fit the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter

Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) in front of the lens

hood. Do not fit the other accessories on the

hood. (Except for the lens cap)

(Refer to the operating instructions for the Filter

Kit.)

≥When fitting the tele conversion lens

(VW-LT3714ME; optional) or the wide

conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E; optional),

first remove the lens hood.

(Refer to the operating instructions for the tele

conversion lens or the wide conversion lens.)

≥When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter

and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the

[W/T] lever is pressed toward the [W] side, the 4

corners of an image will be darkened.

(Vignetting) (When fitting 2 lens accessories,

first remove the lens hood and then fit them.)

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Before using

The grip belt

Power supply

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

ª Charging the battery

When this product is purchased, the battery is not

charged. Charge the battery before using this

product.

≥Battery charging time (-11-)

≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (-6-)

≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC

adaptor, then the battery will not get charged.

Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.

1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC

adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2 Put the battery on the battery mount by

aligning the mark, and then securely plug it

in.

1 Flip the belt.

2 Adjust the length.

3 Fix the belt.

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.

When the battery temperature is

excessively high or low, the [CHARGE]

lamp flashes and the charging time will

be longer than normal.

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ª Connecting to the AC outlet

ª Fitting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and

slide it until it clicks.

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC

adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is

always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is

connected to an electrical outlet.

ª Removing the battery

While sliding the [BATTERY] lever, slide the

battery to remove it.

1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC

adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2 Connect the DC input lead to the AC

adaptor.

3 Connect the DC input lead to this product.

≥The output plug of the AC mains lead is not

completely connected to the AC adaptor

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 movie camera. Or do not use

the power cord of other equipment for the

movie camera.

BATTERY

≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not

fall.

≥Before removing the battery, be sure to set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥Do not heat or expose to flame.

≥Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile

exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of

time with doors and windows closed.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced. Replace only with

the same or equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to

the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Before using

≥The actual time may become shorter than this.

Charging time and recordable time

The recordable time shown in the table are

approximations. 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,

etc.

The times shown in the tables below are for when

the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%.

If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC,

the charging time will become longer.

Supplied

battery/

(7.2 V/

1 h 40 min

1 h 15 min

(1 h 10 min)

30 min

≥When you use this camera with the LCD

monitor lit up with the [POWER LCD] setting.

≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The

main unit of the movie camera being used will

also heat up. This is normal.

640 mAh)

(30 min)

VW-VBG130

(7.2 V/

1320 mAh)

2 h 40 min

2 h 10 min

(2 h)

≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity,

the display will change:

55 min

. If the battery

(55 min)

discharges, then

(

) will flash.

VW-VBG260

(7.2 V/

2640 mAh)

4 h 55 min

4 h 25 min

(4 h 5 min)

1 h 55 min

(1 h 50 min)

10 h 30 min

10 h 10 min

(9 h 25 min)

4 h 30 min

(4 h 10 min)

Turning the camera on

When the camera is turned on with the lens cap

fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment

(-76-) may not function properly. Please turn the

camera on after removing the lens cap.

VW-VBG6

(7.2 V/

5800 mAh)

ª How to turn on the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

A Charging time

B Maximum continuously recordable time

C Actual recordable time

(The actual recordable time refers to the

recordable time on a tape when repeatedly

starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off,

moving the zoom lever, etc.)

“1 h 10 min” indicates 1 hour 10 minutes.

≥The charging time and recordable time shown in

the table are approximations. 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.

≥We recommend the Battery Pack VW-VBG130,

VW-VBG260 and VW-VBG6 for long time

recording (2 hours or more for continuous

recording, 1 hour or more for actual recording).

OFF

≥The Status indicator lights red and the power

turns on.

≥In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording

Mode, if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [ON]

while the LCD monitor is closed and the

viewfinder is retracted, the power turns off.

ª How to turn off the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

OFF

≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] when not

using the camera.

≥The status indicator goes off when the power

turns off.

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ª How to turn the power on and off with

Setting date and time

the LCD monitor/viewfinder

When the movie camera is turned on for the first

time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.

When the power switch is set to [ON], the power

can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor

and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape

Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode.

OFF

1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the

viewfinder to use. (-13-)

≥Select [YES] and press the centre of the

joystick. Do steps 2 and 3 below to set the date/

time.

If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then

adjust it.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card

Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

(-19-)

≥The LCD monitor or viewfinder will be

activated.

2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the

viewfinder.

2008

OFF

2 Move the joystick left or right in order to

select the item to be set. Then move the

joystick up or down to set the desired value.

≥The year will change as follows:

2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

≥The 24-hour clock is used.

≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD

monitor is closed and the viewfinder is

retracted.

≥The Status indicator automatically goes off

and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to

[ON] (-14-), the unit goes into quick start

standby mode and the Status indicator lights

green.)

≥The power does not turn off even if the

LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder

is retracted while recording on a tape.

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

viewfinder to turn the power on and use the

movie camera again.

3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

ª About date/time

≥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.

OFF

≥The status indicator lights red and the power

turns on.

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≥The brightness and colour level of the LCD

ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery

≥If [0] or [--] is appears when the camera is

turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has

run down. Use the steps below to charge the

battery. When turn on the power for the first time

after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will

appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time.

Connect the AC adaptor to the camera or attach

the battery to 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.)

monitor can be adjusted from the menu.

≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the camera

may be damaged or fail.

≥If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards

the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when

recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the

viewfinder simultaneously light.

Using the viewfinder

ª Extending the viewfinder

1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by

pinching the extension knob.

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST

ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED

PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY,

CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER

CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.

Using the LCD monitor

≥The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD

monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be

deactivated.)

You can record the image while viewing it on the

opened LCD monitor.

1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor open part

and pull the LCD monitor out in the

direction of the arrow.

ª Adjusting the field of view

1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece

corrector knob.

12:30:45

1. 1. 2008

≥It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor

according to your preference.

12:30:45

1. 1. 2008

≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

from the menu.

1 180o

2 90o

≥It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or

90o 2 towards the viewfinder.

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ª To cancel Quick Start

Quick Start

1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF].

(-19-)

When quick start is ON the battery power is still

being consumed, even when the LCD monitor

and the viewfinder are closed.

The movie camera will resume recording/pause

mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor or

the viewfinder is reopended.

≥Please note in quick start mode approximately

half the pause recording power is being

consumed. Using quick start mode will reduce

the battery recording/playback time.

≥This is only activated in the following cases.

≥While using the battery

≥If the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF] while the

unit is in quick start standby, the power turns off.

≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,

then the status indicator will go off and the

camera will be completely turned off.

≥In the following cases, quick start is cancelled

and the power turns off.

≥When the Mode dial is moved.

≥When the battery or AC adaptor is removed.

≥When both the tape and card are removed

while using the battery in Tape Recording

Mode.

≥When the card is removed while using the

battery in Card Recording Mode.

A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape

Recording Mode is set.

A card is inserted, while the Card Recording

Mode is set.

≥While using the AC adaptor

quick start can be used even if a tape/card

is not inserted.

≥When the camera is quick-started with the white

balance on automatic, it may take some time

until the white balance is adjusted if the scene

being recorded has a light source different from

the scene last recorded. (When the colour night

view function is used, however, the white

balance of the scene last recorded is retained.)

≥If the power is turned on in quick start standby,

the zoom magnification becomes 1k and the

picture size may differ from what it was before

quick start standby.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [ON].

(-19-)

2 While the [OFF/ON] switch is still set to

[ON], close the LCD monitor and retract the

viewfinder.

≥If [POWER SAVE] (-65-) is set to [5 MINUTES]

and the unit automatically goes into quick start

standby mode, set the [OFF/ON] switch to

[OFF], then to [ON] again. Also, close the LCD

monitor and retract the viewfinder and then

open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder

again.

OFF

≥The Status indicator lights green and the unit

goes into quick start standby mode.

≥The movie camera will not go into quick start

standby unless the LCD monitor is closed and

the viewfinder is retracted.

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

Viewfinder.

OFF

≥The Status indicator lights red and the

camera is put into recording pause approx.

1.7 seconds after it is turned on.

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≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette,

Inserting/removing a cassette

use the blank search function to find the position

where you want to continue recording. If you are

overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be

sure to find the position where you want to

continue recording.

1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on

the power.

2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the

cassette cover.

≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get

anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.

≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassette

completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store

the case in an upright position. (-75-)

OPEN/

EJECT

≥If the indicator of the condensation does not

display on the LCD monitor and/or viewfinder

and you notice condensation on the lens or the

main unit, do not open the cassette cover

otherwise condensation may be formed on the

heads or the cassette tape. (-72-)

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette

holder will come out.

3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/

remove the cassette.

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

≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown

in the figure, and then securely insert it as far

as it goes.

≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON]

again.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

≥When removing, pull it straight out.

4 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close

the cassette holder.

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).

PUSH

≥The cassette holder is housed.

5 Only after the cassette holder is completely

housed, close the cassette cover tightly.

SAVE

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ª Card access lamp

Inserting/removing a card

Before inserting/removing a card, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power

turned on, this camera may malfunction or the

data recorded on the card may be lost.

1 Turn off the power 1.

≥When the camera accesses the card (reading,

recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access

lamp lights up.

OFF

≥If the following operations are performed when

the access lamp is lit, then the card or the

recorded data may be damaged or the camera

may malfunction.

≥Check that the Status indicator has gone off.

2 Open the card slot cover.

≥Inserting or removing the card.

≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode

dial.

≥Removing the battery or AC adaptor.

ª SD Card

≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card

label corresponds to the total amount of

capacity to protect and manage the copyright

and the capacity available as conventional

memory for a movie camera, personal computer

or other equipment.

3 Insert/remove the card into/from the card

slot.

This unit is compatible with both SD Memory

cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can only

use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are

compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC

Memory cards on devices that are only

compatible with SD Memory cards.

(When using a SDHC Memory card on

another device, be sure to read the operating

instructions for that device.)

≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1

towards you and push it straight in with one

stroke as far as it goes.

≥When removing the card, press the centre of

the card and then pull it straight out.

4 Securely close the card slot cover.

ª Concerning the write protection

switch on the SD Card

≥The SD Card has a write protection switch on it.

If the switch is moved to [LOCK], you cannot

write to the card, erase the data on it, or format

it. If it is moved back, you can.

ª Concerning the card

≥Do not format the card with another movie

camera or any personal computer. This

operation may make the card unusable.

≥If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB,

SDHC Memory Cards only can be used.

≥Memory Cards greater than 4 GB without the

SDHC Logo are not compliant with the SD

specifications.

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Before using

Selecting a mode

How to use the joystick

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

ª Basic joystick operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection

of files to be played back on the multi-image

display

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select

an item or file, and then push in the centre to set

it.

: TAPE RECORDING MODE

Use this when you record the image on a tape.

(Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures

on a card while recording images on a tape.)

: TAPE PLAYBACK MODE

Use this to play back a tape.

1 Select by moving up.

2 Select by moving down.

3 Select by moving left.

4 Select by moving right.

5 Determine by pushing the centre.

: CARD RECORDING MODE

Use this to record still pictures on a card.

: CARD PLAYBACK MODE

Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on

a card.

ª Joystick and screen display

Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be

displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is

moved down, the indication changes.

(In the Tape playback mode or the Card Playback

Mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on

the screen.)

: PC CONNECTION MODE

You can view or edit the images recorded on a

card on your personal computer. -50-

1) Tape recording mode

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to

[AUTO])

Fade

-32-

-30-

-19-

-31-

-32-

Backlight compensation

Help mode

1/3

Soft skin mode

Tele macro

2/3

3/3

Colour night view

Recording check

Blank search

-31-

-26-

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

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Before using

2) Tape recording mode

4) Card recording mode

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to

[AUTO])

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to

[MANUAL])

Self-timer recording

Backlight compensation

Help mode

-34-

-30-

-19-

-31-

-32-

1/2

2/2

Soft skin mode

Tele macro

5) Card recording mode

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to

[MANUAL])

Iris or gain value

White balance

Shutter speed

-38-

-36-

-38-

4/4

5/5

Manual focus adjustment

-37-

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

≥2 is displayed only when the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS].

3) Tape playback mode

Iris or gain value

White balance

Shutter speed

-38-

-36-

-38-

3/3

4/4

Manual focus adjustment

-37-

Playback/pause

Stop

-39-

≥1 is displayed only when the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS].

6) Card Playback Mode

Rewind (review playback)

Fast forward (cue playback) -39-

Slide show start/pause

Delete

-42-

-43-

Playback the previous picture -42-

Playback the next picture -42-

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Before using

Help mode

Switching the language

Select an icon for an explanation of the function.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

the recording pause. Move the joystick

down until icon 1 appears.

You can switch the language on the screen

display or the menu screen.

1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired

language.

2 Move the joystick right to select the Help

mode icon [ ].

Using the menu screen

For each individual menu, please refer to -63-.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

3 Move the joystick up, left, or right to select

the desired icon.

≥The menu corresponding to the mode

selected by the mode dial is displayed.

≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is

displayed.

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the top menu.

≥An explanation of the selected icon is

displayed on the screen.

≥Each time the joystick is moved down, the

indication changes.

ª To exit the Help mode

Select [EXIT] icon or press the [MENU] button.

3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

≥When the Help mode is used, it is not possible

to record or set the functions.

4 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the sub-menu.

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Before using

5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

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.

6 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be set.

2 Select a menu item.

≥Use the direction buttons (3, 2, 1, 4) and

[ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the

main unit.

7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu

screen.

ª To exit the menu screen

Press the [MENU] button.

ª To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

ª About the menu setting

≥The menu is not displayed while recording on a

tape or a card. Also, you cannot record on a

tape or a card while the menu is displayed.

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Before using

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder

towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD

monitor cannot be adjusted.

≥To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close

the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder to

activate it.

ª Adjusting the brightness and colour

level

1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >>

[YES].

≥These settings will not affect the images actually

recorded.

ª In order to increase the brightness of

the entire LCD monitor

1 Set [SETUP] >> [POWER LCD] >> [ON].

≥The [ ] indication appears on the LCD

monitor.

≥If the [POWER LCD] is set to [ON], the entire

LCD monitor will become approx. twice as

bright as the normal.

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be adjusted.

[LCD SET]

:Brightness of the LCD monitor

≥To cancel the [POWER LCD] function, set

[SETUP] >> [POWER LCD] >> [OFF].

≥This will not affect the images to be recorded.

≥If you turn on the camera when the AC adaptor

is used, the [POWER LCD] function will

automatically be activated.

:Colour level of the LCD monitor

[EVF SET]

:Brightness of the viewfinder

≥You cannot use this function in PC Connection

Mode.

3 Move the joystick left or right to move the

bar indication representing the brightness.

4 Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to

complete the settings.

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Before using

Using the remote control

(10)

(14)

ª Remote control

Using the remote control supplied will enable

controlling almost all the functions of this camera

to be controlled.

(15)

(16)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(17)

(10) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢

(11) Rewind/review button [6]

(12) Pause button [;]

(5)

(13) Stop button [∫]

(14) Recording start/stop button

[START/STOP] ¢

(15) Playback button [PLAY 1]

(16) Fast forward/cue button [5]

(17) Enter button [ENTER] -20-

¢ means that these buttons function in the same

manner as the corresponding buttons on the

movie camera.

(1) On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY]

-41-

(2) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -65-

(3) Audio dubbing button [AUDIO DUB] -47-

(4) Record button [¥REC] -46-

(5) Direction buttons [3, 2, 1, 4] -20-

ª Install a button-type battery

Install the button-type battery supplied in the

remote control before using it.

1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the

battery holder.

(7)

(6)

(8)

(9)

2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark

facing upward and get the battery holder

back in place.

(6) Slow/frame-by-frame forward button

[E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) -40-

(7) Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢

(8) Search button [VAR SEARCH] -40-

(9) Menu button [MENU] ¢ -20-

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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 movie camera 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].

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced. Replace only with

the same or equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to

the manufacturer’s instructions.

Warning

2 Setting on the remote control:

Keep the Button-Type battery out of the

reach of children. Never put Button-

Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call

your doctor.

[VCR1]:

ª Remote control usable range

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.

≥The distance between the remote control and

the camera: Within approx. 5 m

Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and

right

≥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” (-67-) 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

movie camera may not operate properly even

within the usable ranges.

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Record mode

≥Power supply (-9-)

Record mode

≥Insert a cassette/card (-15-, -16-)

≥Setting date/time (-12-)

Check before recording

≥Getting the remote control ready (-22-)

≥Setting SP/LP mode (-24-)

Check the following before recording important

events such as weddings or when the movie

camera has not been used for a long time.

Conduct a test recording to make sure that the image

recording and the audio recording work properly.

ª About auto mode

≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[AUTO], and colour balance (white balance) and

focusing will be adjusted automatically.

≥Auto white balance: -76-

ª Basic camera holding

≥Auto focusing: -77-

≥Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.,

the aperture and shutter speed are

automatically adjusted for an optimum

brightness. (When set to the Tape recording

mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a

maximum of 1/250.)

≥Colour 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 (-35-)

≥White balance setting (-36-)

≥Shutter speed setting (-38-)

≥Iris/gain value setting (-38-)

≥Focus setting (-37-)

ª Recording mode

1) Hold the camera with both hands.

2) Run your hand through the grip belt.

3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with

your hands.

4) Keep your arms near your body.

5) Slightly open your legs.

≥When you are in the open air, record pictures

with the sunlight as far in the background as

possible. If the subject is backlit, it will become

dark in the recording.

You can switch the tape recording mode.

≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >>

[REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP].

If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will

be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will

be disabled.

≥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. (-47-)

≥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 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 (-9-)

≥Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.

(Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor

and viewfinder are closed. Even if the LCD

monitor and viewfinder are closed during

recording, the power will not turn off until

recording stops.)

≥Playback of the image on other digital video

equipment recorded in the LP mode.

≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback.

≥Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder (-21-)

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Record mode

ª On-screen display in the tape

Recording on a tape

recording mode

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.)

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R 0:30

When this unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is

set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with

a wide-screen TV. To make this unit compatible

with regular TVs (4:3), change the

[REC ASPECT] setting before recording the

images (-34-) or change the [TV ASPECT] setting

when watching them on the connected TV (-41-).

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

3)¢

4)¢

5)¢

6)¢

0.2

100

¢These are only displayed when you press the

] button half way while a card is inserted.

[

These are not displayed when using the remote

control.

1) Recording time elapse

2) Remaining tape indication

3) Still picture size

4) Card indication (-66-)

1 Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

5) Number of recordable still pictures

(When no picture can be recorded, this

indication will flash in red.)

6) Quality of still pictures

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.

2 Press the recording start/stop button again

to pause recording.

;

≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to -11-.

≥Carry out a recording check (-26-) to verify that

the image is recorded properly.

≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out

the blank search (-26-).

≥If you want to preserve the original sound

recorded when audio dubbing (-47-), set

[ADVANCED] >> [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to

take pictures.

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Record mode

Recording check

Blank search function

The last image recorded is played back for 2 to

3 seconds. After checking, the camera will be set

to a recording pause.

Searches for the last part of the image recorded

(unused part of the tape). After the search is

finished, the blank search function is cancelled

and the camera is put into recording pause.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

the recording pause. Move the joystick

down until icon 1 appears.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

the recording pause. Move the joystick

down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the

recording check icon [ ].

2 Move the joystick right to select the blank

search icon [ ].

≥The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED]

indication appears on the screen of the movie

camera.

3 When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES] and press the centre of the

joystick.

ª Stopping blank search midway

through

Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon.

≥If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the

camera will stop at the end of the tape.

≥The camera 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.

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Record mode

Recording still pictures on a card

while recording image onto a tape

Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot)

You can record still pictures while recording

image onto a tape.

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the [ ] button fully while recording

image onto a tape.

1 Press the [ ] button halfway in order to

adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only)

≥If you set [O.I.S.] to [ON], then the image

stabilizer function will be more effective.

MEGA

([

(MEGA OIS)] will be indicated.)

≥The iris/gain value is fixed and this camera

focuses on the subject automatically.

≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded

on a card, refer to -79-.

≥When recording pictures onto a card, the

recording start/stop button is disabled.

≥You can select a picture quality for still pictures

to be recorded. (-28-)

≥In order to record still pictures with higher

quality, we recommend using the Card

recording mode.

≥When recording still pictures, hold the movie

camera firmly with your hands and keep your

arms stationary at your side so as not to shake

the movie camera.

ª Select the size of still pictures to be

recorded on a card in Tape Recording

Mode

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >>

select the desired picture size.

REC ASPECT [16:9]:

1 Shutter chance mark

± (The white lamp flashes.):

Focusing

¥ (The green lamp lights up.):

When in focus

1280t720

640t360

No mark:

When focusing is unsuccessful

≥The shutter chance mark is indicated as

follows when the [ ] button is not pressed

halfway. Please use it as a guide for

recording.

REC ASPECT [4:3]:

1280t960

640t480

¥ (The green lamp lights up.):

When in focus and a good

picture can be recorded

± (The white lamp lights up.):

Almost in focus

2 Focus area

2 Press the [ ] button fully.

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Record mode

ª To record still pictures clearly

≥When zooming in on the subject with a

magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to

reduce the slight shaking from holding the

movie camera by hand. We recommend

decreasing the zoom magnification and

approaching the subject when recording.

≥When recording still pictures, hold the movie

camera firmly with your hands and keep your

arms stationary at your side so as not to shake

the movie camera.

ª Select the size of still pictures to be

recorded on a card

1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select

the desired picture size.

REC ASPECT [16:9]:

2048t1152

640t360

REC ASPECT [4:3]:

2048t1512

1600t1200

1280t960

640t480

≥You can record stable pictures without shaking

by using a tripod and the remote control.

≥When you purchase this unit, [REC ASPECT] is

set to [16:9]. The sides of pictures recorded

when [16:9] is set may be cut at printing. Check

before printing.

≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded

on a card, refer to -79-.

≥The moving picture and sound cannot be

recorded.

≥While data are recorded on a card, do not

operate the mode dial.

≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or

remove a card.

ª Select the picture quality for

photoshot images

1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALITY] >> select

the desired picture quality.

[

High picture quality

[

Normal picture quality

≥Another product may degrade or not play back

data recorded on this camera.

≥You can also change the picture quality on

[ADVANCED] >> [PICT.QUALITY] in the tape

recording mode.

≥If set [PICT.QUALITY] >> [

], mosaic-pattern

noise may appear on a playback image

depending on the picture content.

≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other than

ª Recording with a shutter operation

effect

[

] or [

], the mega pixel recording mode

You can add a shutter operation simulating

is set.

sound.

≥It is not possible to press the [PHOTO SHOT]

button on the remote control halfway.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >>

[ON].

ª On-screen display in the card

ª About the shutter chance mark

≥The shutter chance mark does not appear in

manual focus mode.

recording mode

≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on

the subject manually.

≥You can record still pictures on the card even if

the shutter chance mark does not appear, but

pictures may be recorded without being

focused.

≥The shutter chance mark does not appear or

becomes difficult to be displayed in the following

cases.

100

2.4

≥When the zoom magnification is high.

≥When the movie camera is shaken.

≥When the subject is moving.

≥When the subject stands against the light

source.

1) Still picture size

2) Card indication (-66-)

3) Number of recordable still pictures

(When no picture can be recorded, this

indication will flash in red.)

≥When close subjects and far subjects are

included in the same scene.

4) Quality of still pictures

≥When the scene is dark.

≥When there is a bright part in the scene.

≥When the scene is filled with only horizontal

lines.

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Record mode

≥When the scene lacks contrast.

≥When recording on tape.

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 25t to 700t.

ª Concerning the focusing area

≥When there is a contrasting object ahead or

behind the subject in the focus area, the subject

may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting

object out of the focus area.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25t] or

[700t].

≥Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the

focus manually.

50t W

Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 10t optically.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out):

Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].

Close-up recording (zoom in):

[OFF]:

Optical zoom only (Up to 10t)

Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].

[25t]:

Digital zoom (Up to 25t)

[700t]: Digital zoom (Up to 700t)

≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the

more the image quality is degraded.

≥When the Card Recording mode is used, the

digital zoom function cannot be used.

VOL

ª About the variable speed zoom

function

≥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.

1t W

5t W

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.

10t W

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].

≥When zooming in and taking a picture while

holding the movie camera 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 1.0 metre or further from the movie

camera.

ZOOM

≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may

not be focused easily.

≥When the zoom magnification is 1t, the movie

camera can focus on a subject approx. 4.0 cm

distant from the lens.

≥Be aware that a mechanical sound may be

recorded when the [W/T] lever is released while

zooming. Gently move the zoom lever back to

it's original possition before releasing it.

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Record mode

Recording yourself

Backlight compensation function

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. (However the image to be recorded is not

altered.)

This protects a backlit subject from being darkened.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick up to select the backlight

compensation icon [ ].

≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture

while recording.

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON]

indication appears on the screen of the movie

camera.

≥

The image on the screen will become brighter.

ª To return to normal recording

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF]

indication appears on the screen of the movie

camera.

≥

When the Wide function is set, a vertically oriented

display appears on the viewfinder screen, this is

normal and not indicative of any trouble.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the

lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if

you push the centre of the joystick.

≥The backlight compensation function is

cancelled when you turn off the power or

operate the mode dial.

≥The backlight compensation is cancelled when

you activate the colour night view function.

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Record mode

Colour night view function

Soft skin mode

This function allows you to record colour subjects

in dark locations to stand out against the

background.

This allows the skin colour to be recorded in a

softer tone. This is more effective if you record the

bust image of a person.

Attach the camera to a tripod, and you can record

images free from vibration.

≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were

missed.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick up to select the colour

night view icon [ ].

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the soft skin

icon [ ].

≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication

appears on the screen of the movie camera.

ª To cancel the soft skin mode

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] indication

appears on the screen of the movie camera.

≥The [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW ON] indication

appears on the screen of the movie camera.

≥If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus

manually. (-37-)

≥If the background or anything else in the scene

has colours similar to the skin colour, they will

also be smoothed.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may

not be clear.

ª To cancel the colour night view

function

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW OFF] indication

appears on the screen of the movie camera.

≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become

whitish for a while.

≥The colour night view function makes the signal

charging time of the CCD up to approximately

25k longer than usual, so that dark scenes (a

minimum of 1 lx) can be recorded brightly. For

this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible

may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

≥The colour night view function is cancelled when

you turn off the power or operate the mode dial.

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Record mode

Tele macro function

Fade in/fade out 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. 50 cm.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick right to select the tele

macro icon [ ].

Fade in

The image and audio gradually appear.

Fade out

The image and audio gradually disappear.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon

[

≥The [TELE MACRO ON] indication appears

on the screen of the movie camera.

≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is

automatically set to 10k.

≥The [FADE ON] indication appears on the

screen of the movie camera.

3 Press the recording start/stop button.

Start recording. (fade in)

When you start recording, the image/audio

disappeared completely and the image/audio

gradually appears.

ª To cancel the tele macro function

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The [TELE MACRO OFF] indication appears on

the screen of the movie camera.

≥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 power is off or the mode dial is operated.

Pause recording. (fade out)

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the

image/audio completely disappears, recording

stops.

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Record mode

ª To cancel fading

Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS)

Select the [ ] icon again.

This function prevents unnecessary recording

when you forget to pause recording and walk with

the camera tilted upside down while recording

continues.

≥If the movie camera continues to be tilted

upside down from the normal horizontal position

while recording on a tape, it is automatically put

into recording pause.

≥The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the

screen of the movie camera.

ª To select the colour for fade in/out

The colour which appears in fading pictures can

be selected.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOUR] >>

[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].

AGS: Anti-Ground-Shooting

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [SETUP] >> [AGS] >> [ON].

ª To cancel Anti-Ground-Shooting

Set [SETUP] >> [AGS] >> [OFF].

≥The AGS function may activate and cause the

movie camera to pause the recording if you are

recording a subject right above or right below

you. In these cases, set [AGS] >> [OFF] then

continue the recording.

≥Use the recording start/stop button to pause or

stop the recording. The AGS function is only a

backup function for when you forget to pause

the recording.

ª To cancel the wind noise reduction

function

Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

≥The default setting is [ON].

≥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.)

≥The time it takes the camera to be put into

recording pause after being tilted upside down

varies depending on the operating conditions.

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Record mode

Self-timer recording

Wide/4:3 Function

You can record still pictures on a card using the

timer.

This allows you to record images compatible with

wide-screen TVs.

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the self-timer

recording icon [ ].

Wide Function

Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

4:3 Function

Images are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Wide Function

Set [BASIC] >> [REC ASPECT] >> [16:9].

4:3 Function

Set [BASIC] >> [REC ASPECT] >> [4:3].

ª To Cancel the Wide/4:3 Function

Wide Function

Set [BASIC] >> [REC ASPECT] >> [4:3].

4:3 Function

Set [BASIC] >> [REC ASPECT] >> [16:9].

≥The [SELF-TIMER ON] indication appears on

the screen of the movie camera.

3 Press the [ ] button.

≥The default setting is [16:9].

≥In the wide-screen mode, the menu screens,

operation icons and other screen displays

appear horizontally oriented.

≥When images are played back on a TV screen,

the date/time indication may be erased in some

cases.

≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may

deteriorate.

≥If still pictures recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio

are played back when [TV ASPECT] is set to

[16:9], part of the operation icons and other

displays will appear on the black bands on the

left and right of the picture.

≥After the [ ] indication flashes for

approx. 10 seconds, recording will start. After

recording, the self-timer will be cancelled.

≥If you press the [ ] button halfway and then

fully, the subject is focused when the button is

pressed halfway.

≥Concerning the TV to be connected and TV

used for playback.

≥When you press the [ ] button fully, the

subject is focused just before recording.

≥When playing back images taken by this unit

on a TV screen, change the setting

established by Tape/Card playback mode

[SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] to match the

aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to

be connected. (-41-)

≥Depending on the settings of the TV

connected, the images may not be displayed

properly. For more information, please read

the operating instructions for the TV.

ª To stop the timer midway through

Press the [MENU] button.

≥The self-timer standby mode is cancelled when

you turn off the power or operate the mode dial.

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Record mode

Image stabilizer function

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode)

Reduces the image shaking due to hand

movement when recording.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [ON].

When you record images in different situations,

this mode automatically sets optimum shutter

speeds and apertures.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[MANUAL].

ª To cancel the image stabilizer function

Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [OFF].

2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the

desired mode.

≥When recording still pictures in the Card

Recording mode, pressing the [ ] button

halfway increases the effect of the image

stabilizer function. (MEGA OIS)

≥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 the camera is shaken greatly

≥When you record a moving subject while

tracking it

Guideline function

View the slope and the balance of the image

while recording.

You can check if the image is level while

recording motion pictures. The function can also

be used to estimate the balance of the

composition.

1) [5] Sports mode

≥To record sports scenes or scenes where

there are quick motions

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE LINES] >>

[ON].

[

] 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

theatre

[

] Surf & snow mode

≥To record images at dazzling places such

as ski slopes and beaches

ª To Cancel the Guideline Function

Set [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE LINES] >> [OFF].

ª To cancel the scene mode function

Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set

the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

≥The guide lines do not appear on the images

actually recorded.

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Record mode

Sports mode

Recording in natural colours

(White balance)

≥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

colour and brightness of the playback image

may change.

The automatic white balance function may not

reproduce natural colours depending on the

scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust

the white balance manually.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[MANUAL].

≥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.

2 Move the joystick up to select the white

balance icon [ ].

Portrait mode

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting

to [OFF].

MNL

Low light mode

≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be

recorded finely.

Spotlight mode

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

select the white balance mode.

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

the recorded image may become whitish and

the periphery of the recorded image

extremely dark.

1 AWB

Surf & snow mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

the recorded image may become whitish.

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

Move the joystick left or right until the [

]

AWB

indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

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Record mode

≥When the camera is turned on with the lens cap

Manual focus adjustment

fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment

may not function properly. Please turn the

camera 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.

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,

then manual focusing is available.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[MANUAL].

ª To set the white balance manually

Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white

subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up

to select the [ ] indication.

ª About flashing of the [ ] indication

When the manual adjustment mode is

selected

2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[FOCUS].

≥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.

MNL

ª About the white balance sensor

The white balance sensor detects the type of light

source during recording.

≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during

recording, or it may not function properly.

MNL

≥The [

] indication and the manual focus

[MF] indication is displayed.

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the focus.

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 being adjusted, the

screen will temporarily be black. (It is not possible

to adjust the black sensor manually)

MNL

≥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].

1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.)

2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.)

3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.)

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Record mode

Manual shutter speed adjustment

Manual shutter speed/aperture

adjustment

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury

light or sodium light because the colour 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.

Shutter Speed

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Aperture

Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[MANUAL].

≥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.

≥During normal playback, image movement may

not look smooth.

≥When recording in the extremely bright place,

the colour of the screen may change or flickers.

If so adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/50

or 1/100.

2 Move the joystick left or right to select the

aperture icon [ ] or shutter speed icon

Manual iris/gain adjustment

[

≥Set the shutter speed before setting the

aperture (iris/gain) when manually adjusting

both settings.

MNL

≥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.

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the shutter speed or aperture.

ª Shutter speed range

1/50 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode

1/25 to 1/2000 seconds: Card Recording Mode

The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.

MNL

/50

OPEN

OdB

ª Iris/gain value range

CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,

OPEN (Opened: F1.8) 0dB, ..., 18dB

Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.

Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.

Values with dB are gain values.

MNL

1/50

1/1000

F2.0

0dB

1) Shutter speed

2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value

ª To restore to automatic adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[AUTO].

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Playback mode

ª To adjust volume

Playback mode

Playing back tape

Adjust the speaker volume for playback.

1 Move the [j /VOLi] lever to adjust the

volume.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

(An operation icon automatically appears on

the LCD monitor.)

VOL

1 Operate with joystick.

Towards [i]: increases the volume

Towards [j]: decreases the volume

(Nearer the bar to [i], larger the volume.)

≥On the remote control, press the [T] button to

increase the volume or the [W] button to

decrease it.

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.)

≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume

indication will disappear.

≥If you do not hear the sound, check the settings

of [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].

∫:

Stop

≥The power will not turn off when the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder are closed and

retracted during Tape/Card playback mode.

≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving

images may show noise as a mosaic.

≥Before and after cue/review playback, the

screen may become black for a moment or

images may be disturbed.

ª Repeat playback

When the tape end is reached, the tape will be

rewound and played back again.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >>

[ON].

≥The [

] indication appears. (In order to

cancel the repeat playback mode, set

[REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or turn off the

power.)

≥When you set [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEBCAM]

and then connect the USB cable, the repeat

playback mode is cancelled.

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 and 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

≥The pause icon appears for an instant.

Slow-motion playback/

frame-by-frame playback

Continuous frame-by-frame playback will start

after the pause icon disappears.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion

playback can only be performed by using

the remote control.)

ª To return to normal playback

Press the [PLAY 1] button on the remote control

or move the joystick up to the [1] icon to start

playback.

Slow-motion playback

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.

Slow-motion playback

≥In the reversed slow-motion playback, the time

code indication may be unstable.

Frame-by-frame playback

≥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.

1 Press the [E] button or the [D] button on

the remote control.

Variable-speed search function

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.

≥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.)

Frame-by-frame playback

1 During playback, press the [;] button on

the remote control.

2 Press the [3] or [4] button to vary the

speed.

2 Press the [E] button or the [D] button on

the remote control.

≥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.

ª To return to normal playback

Press the [VAR SEARCH] button or [PLAY 1]

button on the remote control.

≥Pushing the [s /VOLr] lever towards [T]

(normal direction) or towards [W] (reversed

direction) of this camera 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.

≥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.

≥When you cue/review playback at 20k, the

speed switches to 10k near both ends of the

tape. ([10k] flashes on the screen.)

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Playback mode

4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;]

Playback on TV

icon to start playback.

Images recorded by this camera can be played

back on a TV.

≥Insert a recorded tape or card into this

camera.

≥Be sure that the power of the unit is turned off

before connecting it to a TV.

≥The image and audio are output on the TV.

5 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]

icon to stop playback.

≥Whenever plugging in the S-Video terminal,

plug in the VIDEO IN terminal and AUDIO IN

terminal, too.

≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying

about the battery running down.

1 Connect the movie camera and a TV.

ª If the image or audio from this camera

is not output on the TV

≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they

go.

≥Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-48-)

≥Check the connected terminal.

[S-VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

≥Check the TV’s input setting (input switch).

(For more information, please read the

operating instructions for the TV.)

A/V

[VIDEO IN]

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.) can be displayed on the

TV.

(This operation is only available when using

the remote control.)

1 Press the [EXT DISPLAY] button on the

remote control.

≥Connect the movie camera and a TV by using

the Multi cable 1.

≥If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also

connect to this terminal 2. It allows you to

enjoy more beautiful images. (Do not forget to

also connect to the Video and Audio

terminals.)

2 Turn on this camera and set the mode dial

to the Tape Playback Mode (or Card

Playback Mode).

3 Select the input channel on the TV.

≥If the images are not played back correctly on

the TV (e.g. they are displayed vertically),

perform the menu operations in accordance

with the aspect ratio of the TV monitor.

Set [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or

[4:3].

≥Press the button again to erase the

information.

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Playback mode

ª To display multiple playback files

Playing back card

Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are

≥Set to Card Playback Mode.

(An operation icon automatically appears on

the LCD monitor.)

displayed.

1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to switch the

images.

100-0001

1 Operate with joystick.

Towards [i]: Full-screen display

(Displays 1 image.)

Towards [j]: Multi-screen display

(Displays 6 files on 1 screen.)

≥In the multi-screen display,

≥Move the joystick to select a file (The

selected file will be encircled by a orange

frame) and press to determine it. The

selected file is full-screen displayed.

≥If there are 7 files or more, then move the

joystick. The next, or previous multi-screen

will be displayed.

Plays back the previous picture

Plays back the next picture

1/∫: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures

on the card in order) start/pause

≥The power will not turn off when the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder are closed and

retracted during Tape/Card playback mode.

≥Even if the operation icon does not appear, the

previous or next picture can be displayed.

≥While the data on a card are played back, do

not operate the mode dial.

≥When the access lamp is lit, do not remove a

card.

≥It takes time to display the file depending on the

number of pixels of the file.

≥If you attempt to play back file recorded in a

different format or file data is defective, the

whole display becomes bluish and the

“UNPLAYABLE CARD’’ indication may appear

as warning.

ª About the compatibility of still

pictures

≥The movie camera is compliant with the unified

standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File

system) established by JEITA (Japan

Electronics and Information Technology

Industries Association).

≥The file format supported by this movie camera

is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be

played back.)

≥If an out-of-specs file is played back, the folder/

file name may not be displayed.

≥The movie camera may degrade or not play

back data recorded or created on another

product and another product may degrade or

not play back data recorded on the movie

camera.

≥When playing back still pictures recorded in 4:3

mode (

the picture quality may deteriorate.

≥When playing back a file recorded on other

equipment, the date and time display is different

from when it was recorded.

) on a wide-screen TV,

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Playback mode

ª Deleting still picture files recorded on

Deleting files recorded on a card

a card by other equipment

≥A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot

be played back on the movie camera may be

erased.

The deleted files cannot be restored.

≥Set to Card Playback Mode.

1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file

to delete.

Formatting a card

Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then

all the data recorded on the card will be erased.

Store important data on a personal computer, etc.

≥Set to Card Playback Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FORMAT CARD] >>

[YES].

≥You can select a file in the multi-screen display.

After selecting the file, press the joystick and

display the operation icon.

2 When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick in order

to format the card.

2 Move the joystick down to select [ ].

≥In order to stop formatting, select [NO].

3 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select [DELETE 1 FILE] and then press it.

4 When the confirming message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick.

≥Normally, it is not necessary to format the card.

If a message appears even though you insert

and remove the card several times, format it.

≥If the SD Card is formatted on other equipment,

it may take longer to record or you may not be

able to use the SD Card. In this case, format the

SD Card on this unit.

≥In order to stop deletion, select [NO].

ª To delete all files

1 Move the joystick down to select [ ].

(Do not format it on a PC etc.)

≥Do not remove the card or turn off the power

while formatting.

≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted

in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on

SD Memory Card Specifications and SDHC

Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system.

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select [ALL FILES] and then press it.

3 When the confirming message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick.

≥Do not turn off the power while deleting.

≥To delete files, use the AC adaptor or a

sufficiently charged battery.

≥In case of [ALL FILES], the deletion may take

time if there are many files on the card.

≥If the “CARD FULL” indication appears when

recording, the card is full and no further data

can be recorded. Insert a new card or set the

camera to Card Playback Mode and delete

unnecessary files.

≥If files conforming to DCF standard are deleted,

all the data related to the files will be deleted.

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Playback mode

Protecting files on a card

Writing the printing data on a card

(DPOF setting)

Files recorded on a card can be locked so that they

may not be deleted by mistake. (Even if the files are

locked, they will be deleted if the card is formatted.)

≥Set to Card Playback Mode.

You can write the data of pictures to be printed,

number of copies, and other information (DPOF

data) onto the card.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [PROTECT] >> [YES].

2 Move the joystick to select a file to be

locked, and then press it.

≥Set to Card Playback Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [DPOF SET] >> [SET].

2 Move the joystick to select a file to be set,

and then press it.

≥[

] Indication 1 appears and the selected

file is locked. Press the joystick again, and

the lock will be cancelled.

≥2 or more files can be locked in succession.

≥The number of prints 1 set to be in DPOF is

displayed.

3 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the number of prints, and then press

it.

ª To complete the settings

Press the [MENU] button.

≥You can select from 0 to 999. (Selected

number of pictures can be printed as you set

the number of prints with the printer

supporting DPOF.)

≥2 or more files can be set in succession.

ª To complete the settings

Press the [MENU] button.

≥DPOF setting made on another camera may not

be recognised by this camera. Please perform

the DPOF settings on your movie camera.

ª To set so that all pictures are not

printed

Select [CANCEL ALL] in Step 1.

ª What is DPOF?

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This

enables the printing information to be added to

the pictures on the card so that it can be used on

a system supporting DPOF.

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Edit mode

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a

Edit mode

VCR (Dubbing)

Recording from a tape onto a card

Pictures recorded by the movie camera can be

stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer

to the instructions for the recorder.

≥Place a recorded cassette in the movie

camera, and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or

cassette in the DVD recorder or VCR.

1 Connect the movie camera and the

recorder.

Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card

from scenes that have already been recorded on

a cassette.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

≥Insert a tape which already has recorded

contents and a card.

1 Start playback.

Connecting with the Multi cable

2 Pause at the scene you wish to record, and

press the [ ] button.

[S-VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

A/V

[VIDEO IN]

≥Connect the movie camera and the recorder

by using the Multi cable 1.

≥If the recorder has an S-Video terminal, then

also connect to this terminal 2. It allows you

to copy clearer image.

≥Audio will not be recorded.

Connecting with the optional DV cable (Only

for equipment with a DV terminal)

≥The size of still pictures recorded on a card

becomes [

] (16:9) or [

] (4:3). (This is not

mega pixel still-picture recording.)

≥If you set [TV ASPECT] >> [4:3], black bands

are added to the top and bottom of the picture

when wide pictures are recorded to the card.

(-34-)

(L2)

≥If you press the [ ] button without pausing,

blurred pictures may be recorded.

2 Turn on the movie camera and set to Tape

Playback Mode.

3 Select the input channel on the TV set and

recorder.

4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;]

icon to start playback. (Player)

≥The image and sound are reproduced.

5 Start recording. (Recorder)

6 Stop recording. (Recorder)

7 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]

icon to stop playback. (Player)

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≥If you record (dub) images onto another video

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing)

device and then play them back on a wide-

screen TV, the images may be stretched

vertically. In this case, refer to the operating

instructions for the device that you are recording

(dubbing) to or read the operating instructions

for the TV and set to 16:9 (full).

≥For more information, refer to the operating

instructions for your TV set and recorder.

≥When you do not need functional indications or

date and time indication, respectively set

[SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF] or set [BASIC]

>> [DATE/TIME] >> [OFF] in the Tape Playback

Mode.

By connecting other digital video equipment with

DV terminal and the movie camera by using the

DV cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, high-image-

quality dubbing can be done in digital format.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

(Player/recorder)

1 Connect the movie camera and digital video

equipment with the DV cable.

(When you connect the movie camera and a

recorder with the DV cable, these indications

may not appear.)

ª When neither image nor sound from

the movie camera is output to the TV

set

≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they

go.

≥Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-48-)

≥Check the connected terminal.

2 Set [ADVANCED] >> [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)

When operating with the main unit:

Move the joystick up to select [¥/;] icon.

When operating with the remote control:

While pressing the [¥REC] button on the

remote control, press the [PLAY 1] button.

5 Move the joystick up 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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ª To cancel the standby for recording

Audio dubbing

When the camera is standby for recording, move

the joystick down and select the [∫] icon or press

the [∫] button on the remote control.

You can add music or narration to the recorded

cassette.

(Audio dubbing can only be performed by

using the remote control.)

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

1 Find a scene that you want to add sound to,

and press the [;] button on the remote

control.

≥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.

≥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.

2 Press the [AUDIO DUB] button on the

remote control to make audio dubbing

ready.

≥The images on the recorder monitor may be

disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded

images.

A.DUB ;

≥If a picture containing a copyright protection

signal (copy guard) is recorded by the movie

camera, the picture is distorted by mosaic-like

patterns at playback.

≥Disconnect the USB cable since input signals

from the external input terminal cannot be

recorded while it is connected with the USB

cable.

3 Press the [;] button on the remote control

to start audio dubbing.

A.DUB ¥

≥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 centre of the joy stick.

≥While pictures are input from the DV terminal,

the TV aspect will not change even if you

change the setting for [TV ASPECT] in the

[SETUP] menu.

≥Be sure that the sound is directed towards the

built-in microphone.

4 Press the [;] button on the remote control

to stop audio dubbing.

≥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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ª Before recording with audio dubbing

Printing pictures by directly

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

connecting to the printer (PictBridge)

≥When you want to preserve the original sound

taken during recording, set [ADVANCED] >>

[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.

To print pictures by directly connecting the movie

camera to the printer, use a printer compatible

with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions

for the printer.)

≥Insert a card and set to Card Playback Mode.

1 Connect the movie camera and the printer

with the supplied USB cable.

ª To play back the sound recorded with

audio dubbing

You can switch between the sound recorded with

audio dubbing and the original sound.

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.

≥During audio dubbing, it is automatically set to

[ST2].

1 USB cable

PictBridge

≥The [PictBridge] indication appears on the

screen of the movie camera.

(When the printer is being recognised, the

[PictBridge] indication blinks.)

≥When no card is inserted in the movie camera,

the [PictBridge] indication does not appear.

(You cannot print any pictures.)

≥When the movie camera and the printer are not

connected properly, the [PictBridge] indication

keeps blinking. (It will blink for over

approx.1 minute.) Connect the cable or check

the printer.

≥When images are displayed in multi-screen,

they cannot be printed.

≥Do not use any other USB connection cables

except the supplied one. (Operation is not

guaranteed with any other USB connection

cables.)

2 Select [SINGLE PRINT] or [DPOF PRINT].

≥If there is no file with a DPOF setting, you

cannot select [DPOF PRINT].

≥When you select [DPOF PRINT] for printing,

set the number of prints in DPOF setting.

≥When [DPOF PRINT] is selected, print after

you determine the paper size. (Step 6)

≥When [DPOF PRINT] is selected,date

printing is unavailable.

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3 Move the joystick left and right to select a

desired picture, and then press it.

≥Avoid the following operations during printing.

These operations disable proper printing.

≥Disconnecting the USB cable

≥Removing the card

≥Switching the mode dial

≥Turning off the power

≥Check the settings for the paper size, quality of

print, etc. on the printer.

≥Still pictures recorded on other equipment may

not be printed.

4 Select the desired number of prints.

≥You can set up to 9 prints.

5 Select the setting for date printing.

≥If the printer is not capable of date printing,

this setting is unavailable.

6 Select [PAPER SIZE].

[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer

[4a5 INCH]

≥

When the movie camera and the printer are

connected in the Tape Recording/Playback Mode,

the [

] Indication may appear on the LCD

monitor. However, pictures cannot be printed.

≥The sides of pictures recorded when [16:9] is

set may be cut at printing. (When you purchase

this unit, [REC ASPECT] is set to [16:9].) When

using a printer with a trimming or borderless

function, cancel this setting. (Refer to the

operating instructions of the printer for details.)

≥Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not

use a USB hub.

[5a7 INCH]

[4a6 INCH]

[A4]

≥You cannot set paper sizes not supported on

the printer.

7 Select [PAGE LAYOUT].

[STANDARD]: Layout set on the printer

[

No frame

With frame

≥You cannot set a layout not supported on the

printer.

8 Set [PRINT] >> [YES] to start printing.

ª When you stop printing halfway

Move the joystick down.

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With a PC

operating instructions which accompany your

With a PC

personal computer.

Before Use

ª Names and functions of packaged

items

ª Introduction

You can connect your personal computer to a

movie camera. You can transfer images

recorded with your movie camera to your

personal computer.

1) USB cable:

≥This cable is used to connect a personal

computer with your movie camera.

2) CD-ROM:

By controlling the movie camera from the

personal computer, the desired images from tape

or camera can be acquired into the personal

computer.

SweetMovieLife 1.1E (-54-)

MotionDV STUDIO 6.0E LE (-54-)

USB Driver (-52-)

DirectX

≥If the movie camera is connected to your

personal computer, you can send video

from the movie camera to the other parties

via the network. (Windows Vista, Windows

XP SP1/SP2, Windows 2000 SP4)

≥To activate SweetMovieLife/MotionDV

STUDIO, Microsoft DirectX 9.0b/9.0c should

be installed. If it is not installed in your

personal computer, you can install it from

the supplied CD-ROM. Click [DirectX] on

the CD launcher and then follow the

instruction message on the screen to install

it. (During installation of USB Driver,

SweetMovieLife or MotionDV STUDIO, you

can also install DirectX 9.0b.)

≥Using the SweetMovieLife software allows

you to easily import video on a tape to a

personal computer and then auto edit the

imported video. For advanced importing and

editing, use MotionDV STUDIO.

≥Using the MotionDV STUDIO software

allows you to capture the video recorded on

a tape or images viewed through the lens of

a camera.

ª Notes on these instructions

≥Microsoft , Windows , Windows Vista ,

Windows Media , DirectX , DirectDraw , and

DirectSound are either registered trademarks

or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

≥IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of

International Business Machines Corporation of

the U.S.

≥Intel , Core™ , Pentium and Celeron are the

registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel

Corporation in the United States and other

countries.

≥Apple, Mac OS, iMovie/iMovie HD/iMovie ’08,

FireWire are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States

and/or other countries.

≥Other names of systems and products

mentioned in these instructions are usually the

registered trademarks or trademarks of the

manufacturers who developed the system or

product concerned.

≥Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with

permission from Microsoft Corporation.

≥The names of the products you are using may

differ from the names given in the text.

Depending on the operating environment and

other factors, the contents of the screens used

in these instructions may not necessarily match

what you will see on your screen.

≥You can only output the video from the

personal computer to the movie camera

when connecting the movie camera to the

personal computer with the DV cable.

≥Although the screens in these operating

instructions are shown in English for the sake of

example, other languages are supported as

well.

≥In this manual, the Panasonic make digital video

camera with USB terminal is referred to as

movie camera.

≥These instructions do not cover the basic

operations of the personal computer or define

any terms. For this information, refer to the

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°3 Available only on Windows XP SP2

ª Check before Use

°4 Available only on Windows XP SP1/SP2

°5 Available only on Windows 2000 SP4

°6 Not required for Windows XP SP2

°7 Available only on MSN Messenger

°8 Available only on Mac OS X v10.4

°9 Available only on Windows Vista Home Basic/

Home Premium

≥If using other brands of video editing software,

please consult with your retailer for

compatibility.

The software available and the drivers required

vary depending on the OS of the personal

computer. Check the software used and the

drivers required using the table below and then

install them from the CD-ROM.

Installation of drivers

Purpose Soft-

use

ware

used

Windows

Mac OS

Vista

2000

ª Operating environment

°9

°1, 3

°1, 5

°8

≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in

these operating instructions are fulfilled, some

personal computers cannot be used.

≥A CD-ROM drive is required to install this

programme.

USB

Driver

°1, 2, 5

°2, 9

°1, 2, 3

–

°9

°1, 3

°1, 5

°8

≥This software is not compatible with Microsoft

Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE,

Windows Me and Windows NT.

≥Operation on an upgraded OS is not

guaranteed.

–

USB

Driver

°1, 4, 6

USB

Driver

°5, 7

≥Operation on an OS other than the one pre-

installed is not guaranteed.

¥: not required –: not available

1) Copying files in the card onto the personal

computer

≥PC connection mode

2) Capturing pictures on the tape to the

personal computer

≥Tape recording mode

≥Tape playback mode

3) Recording pictures on the personal

computer to the tape

SweetMovieLife 1.1E/

MotionDV STUDIO 6.0E LE for DV

OS:

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with

pre-installed;

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic/

Home Premium

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/

Professional SP2

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4

CPU:

Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher (including

compatible CPU)

(Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or higher

recommended)

Graphic display:

High Colour (16 bit) or more

(32 bit recommended)

Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more

(1280k1024 pixels or more recommended)

Graphics card complying with DirectX 9.0b or

DirectX 9.0c, and DirectDraw overlay

Sound:

≥Tape playback mode

4) Using the movie camera as a WEB camera

≥Tape recording mode

≥Tape playback mode

No software

(The movie camera is used as a removable

disc.)

SweetMovieLife/MotionDV STUDIO

(Connect with the DV cable (optional).)

iMovie 4/iMovie HD/iMovie ’08 (Connect

with the FireWire (DV) cable (not

supplied).)

SweetMovieLife/MotionDV STUDIO

(Connect with the USB cable (supplied).)

MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger

DirectSound Support

RAM:

Windows Vista: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more

recommended)

Windows XP/2000: 256 MB or more (512 MB or

more recommended)

°1 If DirectX 9.0b/9.0c is not installed in the

personal computer you use, the installation of

[DirectX] is required.

°2 The personal computer you use should

comply with USB port (Hi-Speed

USB(USB 2.0)).

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≥Before using for the first time, select [Readme

Free hard disk space:

Ultra DMA – 33 or more (100 or more is

recommended)

640 MB or more

Separate free space is required for importing and

editing video.

First] from [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)]

>> [Panasonic] >> [SweetMovieLife 1.1E]/

[MotionDV STUDIO 6.0E LE for DV], and read

any supplementary details or updates.

[1 GB capacity is requied for a video of around 4

minutes in the AVI (DV-AVI) format.]

Interface:

DV (IEEE1394) terminal (IEEE1394.a)

USB port (Hi-Speed USB(USB 2.0)) (only

compatible with importing video)

Other requirements:

Mouse or equivalent pointing device

Software:

Windows Vista: DirectX 10

Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0b/9.0c

≥ If this software is installed on a personal

computer that does not support DirectX

versions above, the personal computer may not

operate properly. If you are unsure if your

personal computer is compatible, contact the

maker.

USB Driver

OS:

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with

pre-installed;

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic/

Home Premium/Ultimate/Business/Enterprise °

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/

Professional SP1/SP2 °

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4

CPU:

Windows Vista: Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or

higher

Windows XP/2000: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or

higher

Graphic display:

High Colour (16 bit) or more

Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more

RAM:

Windows Media Player 6.4 to 11

Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more

Windows Vista Home Premium/Ultimate/

Business/Enterprise: 1 GB or more

Windows XP/2000: 128 MB or more (256 MB or

more recommended)

≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows

only.

≥This software is not compatible with a multi-

CPU environment.

≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot

environment.

Free hard disk space:

250 MB or more

≥Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft

Windows XP Media Center Edition,

Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit

operation systems.

Communication Speed:

56 kbps or faster is recommended

Interface:

USB port

≥If using Windows XP/2000, an administrative

account user only can use this software. If using

Windows Vista, administrative account and

standard account users only can use this

software. (An administrative account user

should install and uninstall this software.)

≥When 2 or more USB devices are connected to

a personal computer, or when devices are

connected through USB hubs or by using

extension cables, proper operation is not

guaranteed.

≥When connected to the keyboard USB terminal,

normal function may not be possible.

≥This instruction manual describes only the

procedures for installation, connection and

start-up. Please read the PDF-based

instructions for how to use the SweetMovieLife/

MotionDV STUDIO.

Other requirements (to send/receive audio):

Sound card

Speaker or headphones

Mouse or equivalent pointing device

Software:

MSN Messenger 7.0 (Windows 2000)

Windows Live Messenger 8.1 (Windows Vista/

XP)

DirectX 9.0b/9.0c

°1 When your OS is Windows Vista/XP SP2,

the USB driver is not needed.

≥This software is not compatible with a multi-

CPU environment.

≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot

environment.

≥Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft

Windows XP Media Center Edition,

Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit

operation systems.

≥To view the installed operating instructions,

Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe

Acrobat Reader 7.0 or later are required.

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To use the movie camera as a Web Camera,

the following conditions must be met.

Install/Connection

ª Installing USB Driver

≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP2, click [start] >>

[All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires

internet connection.)

Install this when your OS is Windows XP SP1, or

Windows 2000 SP4.

≥To upgrade Windows 2000 to SP4, click [start]

>> [Windows Update]. (Requires internet

connection.)

≥If the installed version is not latest, update it by

performing the Windows update.

≥Depending on the security setting on PC, proper

communication will not be possible.

≥The other parties also need to use same

Messenger software during the communication.

(When your OS is Windows Vista/Windows XP

SP2, installing USB Driver is not needed.)

USB Driver is needed to be installed when you

connect the movie camera to the PC with the

supplied USB cable and use SweetMovieLife/

MotionDV STUDIO or Web Camera.

DirectX 9.0b is installed in your PC if it is not

installed beforehand. Applications which are

compatible with older version of DirectX may not

operate properly by installing DirectX 9.0b. In this

case, consult the manufacturers of the

applications disabled.

Card reader function

OS:

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with

pre-installed;

Microsoft Windows Vista

Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft Windows 2000

CPU:

1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the

personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.

≥Quit all applications.

≥The [Setup Menu] screen appears.

2 Click [USB Driver].

Windows Vista: Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz or

higher

Windows XP/2000: Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or

higher

RAM:

Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more

Windows Vista Home Premium/Ultimate/

Business/Enterprise: 1 GB or more

Windows XP/2000: 128 MB or more (256 MB or

more recommended)

Interface:

USB port

Other requirements:

≥The set up programme starts running.

3 You may be required to install DirectX 9.0b

depending on the environment of the

personal computer. In this case, click [Yes]

to install it.

Mouse or equivalent pointing device

≥Reboot the computer after DirectX is

installed.

≥Do not take out the CD-ROM.

4 Finish installation by following the on-

screen instructions.

≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.

≥After completing the installation, click

[Finish].

≥Reboot the computer to finish installing USB

Driver.

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Depending on your personal computer, one of

the following screens may appear.

2 Click [SweetMovieLife 1.1E].

1 Your personal computer does not support USB

port (Hi-Speed USB(USB 2.0)) so the video on

tape cannot be imported from the video

camera to the personal computer with the

USB cable.

≥After reading the displayed contents, please

carry out the installation according to

instructions.

Cancel

≥You can use the Web Camera function.

2 The personal computer has recognised a

Hi-Speed USB(USB 2.0) driver other than the

Microsoft driver. Update the driver to make

sure that it operates properly. (-55-)

3 Select the video system.

3 The Hi-Speed USB(USB 2.0) driver may not

be recognised correctly. Update the driver to

make sure that it operates properly. (-55-)

4 After the completion of setup, click on

[Finish].

ª Installing SweetMovieLife 1.1E

SweetMovieLife 1.1E is aimed at entry-level

users. Using this software, you can easily import

video recorded with a digital video camera to a

personal computer, create a title and add music

to the video and then perform auto edit on it.

For advanced importing and editing, use

MotionDV STUDIO.

≥Sample data is installed concurrently with the

SweetMovieLife.

≥After installation, if you click

[SweetMovieLife 1.1E] in the Setup Menu,

the uninstallation starts. Click [EXIT] in

the Setup Menu to close the Setup Menu.

DirectX 9.0b is installed in your PC if it is not

installed beforehand. Applications which are

compatible with older version of DirectX may not

operate properly by installing DirectX 9.0b. In this

case, consult the manufacturers of the

applications disabled.

≥When you use Windows 2000 (SP4) to connect

the personal computer and the movie camera

by USB cable and then use SweetMovieLife,

installing the USB driver is needed.

ª Installing MotionDV STUDIO 6.0E LE

MotionDV STUDIO allows more advanced editing

than SweetMovieLife. Using this software allows

you to capture video recorded on a tape or

images viewed through the lens of a camera.

Connecting the movie camera with the DV cable

allows you to output images edited on a personal

computer to a tape in a movie camera. You can

also add a wide variety of special effects such as

fade, transition and titles.

1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the

personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.

≥Quit all applications.

DirectX 9.0b is installed in your PC if it is not

installed beforehand. Applications which are

compatible with older version of DirectX may not

operate properly by installing DirectX 9.0b. In this

case, consult the manufacturers of the

applications disabled.

≥The [Setup Menu] screen appears.

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≥When you use Windows 2000 (SP4) to connect

Vista, Windows XP (SP2) or Windows 2000

(SP4), check the driver of the USB host controller.

≥It is required to use the driver for which

[Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider]

in [Driver] tab.

the personal computer and the movie camera

by USB cable and then use MotionDV STUDIO,

installing the USB driver is needed.

1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the

personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.

≥Quit all applications.

≥The [Setup Menu] screen appears.

2 Click [MotionDV STUDIO 6.0E LE].

(for Windows XP/2000)

1 Select [start] >> [Settings] >> [Control

Panel] to start [System].

≥[System Properties] is displayed.

2 Click [Hardware] tab and then click [Device

Manager].

3 Right-click [Enhanced Host Controller] etc.

in [Device Manager] and then select

[Properties].

≥After reading the displayed contents, please

carry out the installation according to

instructions.

≥The indication [Enhanced Host Controller] is

changed as [EHCI] depending on the host

controller you use.

3 Select the video system.

4 Click [Driver] tab to check the description

on [Driver Provider].

4 After the completion of setup, click on

[Finish].

≥If [Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider],

the confirmation procedure is completed.

(for Windows Vista)

1 Select [start] >> [Control Panel] >> [System

and Maintenance] to start [Device Manager].

2 Right-click [Enhanced Host Controller] etc.

in [Device Manager] and then select

[Properties].

≥Sample data is installed concurrently with the

MotionDV STUDIO.

≥After installation, if you click [MotionDV

STUDIO 6.0E LE] in the Setup Menu, the

uninstallation starts. Click [EXIT] in the

Setup Menu to close the Setup Menu.

ª Connecting the movie camera to

≥The indication [Enhanced Host Controller] is

changed as [EHCI] depending on the host

controller you use.

personal computer

Confirmation before connection

3 Click [Driver] tab to check the description

on [Driver Provider].

When you connect the personal computer and the

movie camera with the USB cable and then use

SweetMovieLife/MotionDV STUDIO on Windows

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4 Click [Standard Universal PCI to USB Host

Controller] and then click [Next].

≥If [Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider],

the confirmation procedure is completed.

5 Click [Finish].

≥The update of the driver is completed.

Connect the movie camera.

If a description other than [Microsoft] is

displayed

≥Update the driver with the following procedure.

(for Windows XP/2000)

(for Windows Vista)

1 Click [Update Driver...].

2 Click [Browse my computer for driver

software].

3 Click [Let me pick from a list of device

drivers on my computer]

2 Check [Install from a list or specific location

(Advanced)] and then click [Next].

4 Click [Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host

Controller] and then click [Next].

≥When your OS is Windows 2000, click [Next]

after [Update Device Driver Wizard] appears.

3 (When your OS is Windows XP)

Check [Don’t search. I will choose the driver

to install] and then click [Next].

5 Click [Close].

≥The update of the driver is completed.

Connect the movie camera.

(When your OS is Windows 2000)

Check [Display a list of the known drivers

for this device so that I can choose a

specific driver] and then click [Next].

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With USB cable (supplied)

Software

The personal computer should be compatible with

USB port (Hi-Speed USB(USB 2.0)).

1 Set the movie camera to tape playback

mode or tape recording mode.

≥You cannot use SweetMovieLife in tape

recording mode.

2 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >>

[USB FUNCTION] >> [MOTION DV].

3 Connect the movie camera to personal

computer with auxiliary USB cable.

ª Using SweetMovieLife 1.1E/MotionDV

STUDIO 6.0E LE

(Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2,

Windows 2000 SP4)

If you wish to capture data from a tape, set the

movie camera to tape playback mode and insert

the tape. If you wish to capture images from the

lens of the movie camera, set the movie camera

to the tape recording mode and remove the tape

and the card.

≥If a short-cut icon has been created on the

desktop during installation, it is also possible to

start by double-clicking on the icon.

≥Please read the PDF-based instructions for how

to use it.

≥The screen is the MotionDV STUDIO selection

screen.

About the PDF operating instructions for

SweetMovieLife/MotionDV STUDIO

For details on how to use the software

applications, read the help file.

1 Set [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >>

[Panasonic] >> [SweetMovieLife 1.1E] or

[MotionDV STUDIO 6.0E LE for DV] >>

[Manual(PDF format)].

1) USB cable

2) USB terminal

≥Do not use any other USB connection cables

except the supplied one. (Operation is not

guaranteed with any other USB connection

cables.)

1.1

6.0

4 Select [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)]

>> [Panasonic] >> [SweetMovieLife 1.1E]/

[MotionDV STUDIO 6.0E LE for DV] >>

[SweetMovieLife]/[MotionDV STUDIO LE for

DV].

≥Start the software and select [Help] >> [Help]

from the menu to display the help file.

≥You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or

later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the

PDF operating instructions.

1.1

6.0

≥You cannot record the video edited by the PC

onto the tape in the movie camera.

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With a PC

With DV cable (optional)

ª Using the movie camera as a Web

1 Set the movie camera to tape recording

mode or tape playback mode.

≥You cannot use SweetMovieLife in tape

recording mode.

Camera

(Windows Vista, Windows XP SP1/

SP2, Windows 2000 SP4)

To upgrade Windows XP to SP2, click [start] >>

[All Programs (Programs)] >> [Windows Update].

If the movie camera is connected to your personal

computer, you can send video and sound from

the movie camera to the other parties via the

network. Audio may also be exchanged if the

personal computer is configured accordingly.

(You can use the microphone equipped with the

personal computer instead of the one on the

movie camera.)

2 Connect the movie camera to personal

computer with auxiliary DV cable.

≥Refer to page -53- for the minimum

requirements.

Connecting the movie camera to personal

computer (For using as a Web Camera)

1 Install USB Driver. (-53-)

2 Set the movie camera to tape playback

mode or tape recording mode.

3 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >>

[USB FUNCTION] >> [WEBCAM].

4 Connect the movie camera to personal

computer with auxiliary USB cable .

1) DV cable

2) DV terminal

3 Select [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)]

>> [Panasonic] >> [SweetMovieLife 1.1E]/

[MotionDV STUDIO 6.0E LE for DV] >>

[SweetMovieLife]/[MotionDV STUDIO LE for

DV].

1.1

6.0

≥You can record the video edited by the PC onto

the tape in the movie camera.

1) USB cable

2) USB terminal

3) The Web Camera mode screen

≥Do not use any other USB connection cables

except the supplied one. (Operation is not

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With a PC

guaranteed with any other USB connection

cables.)

Others

5 Start the MSN Messenger/Windows Live

ª Copying files to a personal computer

- Card reader function (Mass storage)

If you connect the movie camera to a personal

computer with the USB cable, you can use the

movie camera which includes a card as a external

drive of a personal computer and you can copy

files recorded on the card to the personal

computer with [Explorer] etc.

Messenger.

≥Click [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >>

[MSN Messenger]/[Windows Live Messenger].

≥To send pictures recorded on a tape to other

personal computer using the MSN Messenger/

Windows Live Messenger, set [BASIC] >>

[USB FUNCTION] >> [WEBCAM] on tape

playback mode before connecting the movie

camera to your personal computer.

Copying files recorded on a card to a personal

computer

1 Select the PC connection mode on the

movie camera and then connect the movie

camera with the personal computer.

When you use the movie camera as a Web

Camera

When you use the movie camera as a Web

Camera in the tape playback mode, the indication

of the operation icon is different from the one in

usual operation.

≥If the movie camera is connected in the PC

connection mode, the [Removable Disk] icon

representing the memory card drive is displayed

in [My Computer (Computer)].

1 In usual operation

2 In the Web Camera mode (Tape playback

2 Double-click the folder where the desired

file is saved in [Removable Disk].

mode)

≥Even if you move the joystick up/down/right/left

(

, ∫, 5, 6), the selected direction on

the operation icon is not lit in yellow.

≥The operation icon blinks on instead of

appearing from the side of the screen when you

press the centre of the joystick.

≥Still pictures (JPEG format) are saved in

[100CDPFP] folder.

3 Drag and drop the file onto the destination

folder (hard disk of the personal computer).

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With a PC

Note on the folder structure of the card

A card formatted with the movie camera is

composed by folders as described in the

illustration below.

3 Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is

selected and click [OK].

DCIM

256

100CDPFP

MISC

[100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.jpg, etc.) in

this folder are recorded in the JPEG

format.

≥Click [Close], and you can safely disconnect the

cable.

[MISC]:

Files in which DPOF data has been

set to the image are in this.

Note on the driver name displayed

The driver name displayed will differ depending

on your OS, operating environment and the mode

of the movie camera.

The name is displayed as [USB Mass Storage

Device] or [Matshita DVC USB Device] in PC

connection mode.

≥The other folders in the card are necessary

items in the folder structure. They have nothing

to do with actual operations.

Viewing files copied from a card

1 Open the folder to which still picture files

are copied.

2 Double-click a file you want to view.

≥The software activated to view still picture files

varies depending on the settings of the personal

computer you use.

≥Make sure movie camera’s function light is off

and disconnect the cable.

ª If you no longer need software or

driver (Uninstall)

The screens may vary with the type of the OS. (In

this manual, explanation is offered with Windows

XP screen.)

ª To disconnect USB cable safely

If USB cable is disconnected while computer is

on, error dialogue may appear. In such case click

[OK] and close the dialogue box. By following the

steps below you can disconnect the cable safely.

1 Select [start] (>> [Settings]) >>

[Control Panel], select the software or the

driver from [Add or Remove Programs

(Applications)] or [Uninstall a program] to

uninstall.

1 Double click the

(

) icon in task tray.

6.0

≥Hardware disconnect dialogue appears.

2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click

[Stop].

≥Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the

OS. Please refer to the user manual of your OS.

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With a PC

To disconnect USB cable safely

ª Using on Macintosh

Drag [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] disk icon to the

[Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.

≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in

these operating instructions are fulfilled, some

personal computers cannot be used.

≥PowerPC is a trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

Operating environment on iMovie 4/

iMovie HD/iMovie ’08

OS:

With pre-installed;

Mac OS X v10.4

CPU:

PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher)

Intel Core Duo

Intel Core Solo

RAM:

64 MB or more

Interface:

DV (FireWire) terminal (IEEE1394.a)

≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows

only.

≥iMovie/iMovie HD/iMovie ’08, included with any

new Macintosh or sold with iLife.

1 Set the movie camera to Tape Playback

Mode.

2 Connect the movie camera to your

Macintosh with the DV Interface Cable

(optional).

≥For more information, please contact Apple Inc.

at http://www.apple.com.

Copying still pictures on PC

OS:

With pre-installed;

Mac OS X v10.4

1 Connect the movie camera to the personal

computer via the supplied USB cable.

2 Double-click [NO_NAME] or [Untitled]

displayed on the desktop.

≥Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder in the

[DCIM] folder.

3 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the

pictures you want to acquire or the folder

storing those pictures to any different

folder on the personal computer.

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With a PC

ª Notes

≥Do not disconnect USB cable while the status

indicator of the movie camera is on. It may

freeze the software or destroy the data in

transfer.

≥When the movie camera is switched to the PC

connection mode while it is connected to the

personal computer, the operation mode of the

movie camera cannot be switched. In this case,

disconnect the USB cable. Switch the operation

mode of the movie camera and reconnect the

cable.

≥If the movie camera is used as a Web Camera,

the quality of the video to be exchanged will

depend on the Internet connection status.

≥In the Web Camera mode, video (picture)

cannot be recorded onto a tape or a card.

≥In the Web Camera mode, the audio may be

interrupted in the midway of communication

depending on the communication environment

or the performance of the personal computer.

≥If you connect the USB cable while you operate

a tape in the tape playback mode, the tape will

be stopped.

≥If you connect the USB cable in the Web

Camera mode (tape recording mode), the time

code indication, the SP/LP indication, or icons

disappear.

≥In the Web Camera mode (tape playback

mode), the operation icon is changed.

≥If the movie camera is used as a Web Camera

while virus checking software is running, the

movie camera’s operation may stop midway

through. In this case, exit the Messenger,

reconnect the movie camera and restart the

Messenger.

≥We recommend using AC adaptor as the power

source for the movie camera when connecting

to the personal computer. Data may be lost if

the battery power is lost while transferring.

≥Do not delete the folders in a card. The card

may not be recognised if deleted.

≥If you install the USB Driver while the USB cable

is being connected, or if you don’t follow these

operating instructions, the movie camera will not

be recognised correctly. In this case, delete the

driver from [Device Manager] as described

below, uninstall the driver, and re-install it.

Set the movie camera to tape recording mode,

tape playback mode or PC connection mode,

connect it to the personal computer, and delete

[DVC] or [Web-Camera] from [Device Manager].

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[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

Menu list

Menu figures and illustrations are provided for

easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are

different from the actual menu indications.

[TAPE RECORDING MENU]

1) [BASIC]

[DATE/TIME] -65-

[USB FUNCTION] -57-

2) [ADVANCED]

[REC SPEED] -24-

[REC STDBY] -46-

[REC DATA] -65-

[PICT.QUALITY] -28-

[REPEAT PLAY] -39-

1) [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] -35-

[REC SPEED] -24-

[WIND CUT] -33-

[REC ASPECT] -34-

[CLOCK SET] -12-

3) [SETUP]

[12bit AUDIO] -48-

[AUDIO OUT] -65-

[DISPLAY] -65-

[REMOTE] -23-

[POWER LCD] -21-

[LCD SET] -21-

2) [ADVANCED]

[PICT.QUALITY] -28-

[PICTURE SIZE] -28-

[O.I.S.] -35-

[GUIDE LINES] -35-

[FADE COLOUR] -33-

[AUDIO REC] -65-

[USB FUNCTION] -57-

[D.ZOOM] -29-

[EVF SET] -21-

[POWER SAVE] -65-

[TV ASPECT] -41-

4) [LANGUAGE] -19-

[ZOOM MIC] -29-

3) [SETUP]

[DISPLAY] -65-

[DATE/TIME] -65-

[POWER SAVE] -65-

[QUICK START] -14-

[AGS] -33-

[REMOTE] -23-

[BEEP SOUND] -65-

[POWER LCD] -21-

[LCD SET] -21-

[EVF SET] -21-

[INITIAL SET] -65-

[DEMO MODE] -65-

4) [LANGUAGE] -19-

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[CARD RECORDING MENU]

[CARD PLAYBACK MENU]

1) [BASIC]

[DATE/TIME] -65-

[PROTECT] -44-

1) [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] -35-

[PICT.QUALITY] -28-

[PICTURE SIZE] -28-

[REC ASPECT] -34-

[CLOCK SET] -12-

2) [ADVANCED]

[DPOF SET] -44-

[FORMAT CARD] -43-

2) [ADVANCED]

[O.I.S.] -35-

[GUIDE LINES] -35-

[SHTR EFFECT] -28-

3) [SETUP]

[DISPLAY] -65-

[REMOTE] -23-

[POWER LCD] -21-

[LCD SET] -21-

[EVF SET] -21-

3) [SETUP]

[DISPLAY] -65-

[DATE/TIME] -65-

[POWER SAVE] -65-

[QUICK START] -14-

[REMOTE] -23-

[POWER SAVE] -65-

[TV ASPECT] -41-

4) [LANGUAGE] -19-

[BEEP SOUND] -65-

[POWER LCD] -21-

[LCD SET] -21-

[EVF SET] -21-

[INITIAL SET] -65-

4) [LANGUAGE] -19-

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you use the movie camera, turn it

on again.

Menus related to taking pictures

≥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 adaptor)

≥When connecting the USB cable or the DV

cable to a personal computer or other

equipment

ª [DATE/TIME]

This switches between date and time indications.

≥The movie camera automatically records the

date and time of picture taking on the tape/card.

≥You can also show or change the date/time

indication by repeatedly pressing the

[DATE/TIME] button on the remote control.

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.)

[16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”.

Audio can be recorded in higher quality.

(If audio signals are dubbed, then the

original audio signals will be erased.)

≥When in PC Connection Mode

Menus related to playback

ª [REC DATA]

Set to [ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/

gain values, and white balance settings (-36-),

etc.) used during the recordings are displayed

during playback.

≥If the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch was set

to [AUTO] when recording, [AUTO] appears on

the display.

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.

≥

When there is no data, [---] appears on the display.

≥If data recorded on this unit is played back on

other equipment (or a tape recorded on other

equipment is played back on this unit), the

settings information is sometimes not displayed

normally.

ª [BEEP SOUND]

Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are

issued as follows.

1 Beep

ª [AUDIO OUT]

≥When you start recording

≥When you turn on the power

≥When the unit goes from quick start standby

mode to recording pause

2 Beeps

This switches the sound to be played back.

[STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub

sound)

[L]:

[R]:

Left channel sound (main sound)

Right channel sound (sub sound)

≥When you pause recording

≥When you turn off the power

Other menus

≥

When the unit goes into quick start standby mode

2 Beeps for 4 times

ª [INITIAL SET]

≥When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab

set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs

(-72-), and at other times. Check the sentence

displayed on the screen. (-67-)

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.

ª [POWER SAVE]

(Language setting cannot be back to the initial

shipping condition.)

[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

ª [DEMO MODE]

If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without

inserting a cassette and a card, the movie camera

is automatically set to the demonstration mode for

introducing its functions. If any button is pressed

or operated, the demonstration mode is

cancelled. If no operations take place for approx.

10 minutes, the demonstration mode

recording start/stop button.

[5 MINUTES]:When about 5 minutes passed

without any operation, the movie

camera automatically turns off to

protect the tape or to prevent the

battery from running down. When

automatically starts. To terminate the

demonstration mode, insert a cassette or a card,

or set to [DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal

use, set this function to [OFF].

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Others

Indoor mode (recording under

incandescent lamp) -36-

Outdoor mode -36-

White balance adjustment mode

-36-

Others

Indications

Various functions and the movie camera status

are shown on the screen.

Basic indications

Playback indications

Remaining battery power

¥:

Recording underway

0h00m00s00f: Time code

Playback -39-

15:30:45:

Date/Time indication

Pause -39-

D/E:

;1/2;:

Fast-forward/Cue playback -39-

Rewind/Review playback -39-

Slow motion playback -40-

Frame-by-frame playback -40-

Variable-speed search -40-

Repeat playback -39-

WEB CAMERA mode (Playback)

-49-

Recording indications

R 0:45:

Remaining tape time

≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.

(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the

indication starts flashing.)

2t5:

SP:

Standard Play mode

(Recording speed mode) -24-

Long Play mode

LP:

A.DUB ¥:

A.DUB ;:

12bit, 16bit:

Audio dubbing -47-

(Recording speed mode) -24-

Recording -25-

Audio dubbing pause -47-

Audio recording mode -65-

Volume adjustment -39-

¥:

; (Green):

Recording pause -25-

; (Green flash):

Standby mode

Fade out

Card

; (Red):

± (White):

¥ (Green):

Shutter chance mark -27-

Self-timer recording -34-

MEGA OIS -35-

POWER LCD -21-

Recording check -26-

Wide mode -34-

Automatic mode -24-

Manual mode -35-

Manual focus -37-

Zoom magnification indication -29-

Backlight mode -30-

OIS -35-

Shutter speed -38-

F number -38-

Gain value -38-

WEB CAMERA mode

(Recording) -49-

Soft skin mode -31-

Tele macro -32-

16:9

AUTO

MNL

MF:

5t:

MEGA

(White):

Photoshot mode

(Green): While the card is being read

(Red):

While photoshot recording is

activated

While the card is being accessed

in PC Connection Mode

1/500:

F2.4:

6dB:

(Red flash):Using the card that cannot be

recognised or no card is inserted

(

Photoshot picture quality -28-

Remaining number of photoshot

pictures (When the remaining

number of photoshot pictures

reaches 0, the red indication

flashes.)

Slide show playback -42-

PictBridge mode -48-

Folder/File display

File number

Number of DPOF Setting -44-

Protect setting -44-

[640t360] Image size

[1280t720] Image size

[2048t1152] Image size

[640t480] Image size

[1280t960] Image size

[1600t1200] Image size

[2048t1512] Image size

18:

Fade (White) -32-

Fade (Black) -32-

Blank search -26-

PictBridge:

100-0001:

No.00:

Colour night view function -31-

Zoom microphone -29-

Wind noise reduction -33-

Sports mode (Scene mode) -35-

Portrait mode (Scene mode) -35-

Low light mode (Scene mode)

-35-

Spotlight mode (Scene mode)

-35-

Surf & snow mode (Scene mode)

-35-

ZOOM

Auto white balance -36-

AWB

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Others

WRONG TAPE FORMAT:

≥For images not recorded with this unit, the

number of horizontal and vertical pixels may

differ so the image size is not displayed.

You are attempting to play back a tape

section that has been recorded with a

different TV system. This cassette is

incompatible.

Warning/alarm indications

UNPLAYABLE CARD:

If any one of the following indications lights up or

flashes, please check the movie camera.

Confirmatory indications

Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure

prevention slider placed in the [SAVE]

position is inserted.

You are attempting to play back data not

compatible with this movie camera.

CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR:

The cassette cover is open. Close the

cassette cover. -15-

UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED):

Audio dubbing cannot be performed

because the original recording was in LP

mode.

No cassette is inserted.

[--]/0:

The built-in battery is low. -13-

°: The warning/alarm indication appears when

you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor

towards the viewfinder and check the

warning/alarm indication.

UNABLE TO A.DUB:

You are attempting to perform audio

dubbing on a non-recorded tape.

CANNOT RECORD IN AGS MODE:

The AGS function is activated. -33-

COPY PROTECTED:

No card is inserted.

REMOTE :

An incorrect remote control mode has been

selected. -23-

2END:

Images cannot be recorded correctly

because the medium is protected by a copy

guard.

The tape came to the end during recording.

:: The video heads are dirty. -73-

CARD ERROR:

This card is not compatible with this movie

camera.

You are attempting to format a failed card.

It displays, when you attempt to insert the

incompatible card to Card Slot.

NO CARD:

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. -72-

LOW BATTERY:

The battery is low. Recharge it. -9-

NO TAPE:

No tape is inserted. -15-

TAPE END:

The tape came to the end during recording.

CHECK REC TAB:

No card is inserted.

CARD FULL:

Card does not have sufficient memory

remaining.

Select Card Playback Mode and delete

unnecessary files.

NO DATA:

There are not any recorded files on the

card.

FILE LOCKED:

You are attempting to erase protected files.

CARD LOCKED:

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.

The write protection switch on the SD Card

is set to [LOCK].

NEED HEAD CLEANING:

The video heads are dirty. -73-

PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:

An irregularity in the equipment has been

detected. Press the [RESET] button (-71-).

This may solve the problem.

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. -23-

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Others

CHANGE MODE TO USE USB:

The USB cable is connected to the movie

camera in Card Recording Mode.

DISCONNECT USB CABLE:

Functions cannot be used

simultaneously

Some functions in the movie camera are disabled

or cannot be selected due to its specifications.

The table below shows examples of functions

restricted by conditions.

You are attempting to turn the mode dial in

PC Connection Mode with the USB cable

connected to the movie camera. You are

attempting to record pictures on a tape/card

with the USB cable connected to the movie

camera.

Functions

Conditions which disable

the functions

NO INK IN PRINTER:

≥Digital zoom

≥When the Card Recording

There is no ink. Check the connected

printer.

NO PAPER IN PRINTER:

≥Fade

mode is used

≥Backlight

compensation

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥When the iris/gain is set

There is no paper. Check the connected

printer.

PRINTER ERROR:

≥Help mode

≥Recording

check

≥Blank search

≥Soft skin

≥While recording to a tape

Check the connected printer.

PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0:

The movie camera is connected to a

personal computer that does not support

USB 2.0. -54-

≥Tele macro

CAN NOT USE USB:

≥Colour Night

View

≥While recording to a tape

≥When the Card Recording

mode is used

You are connecting the USB cable with the

DV cable connected.

CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:

You are attempting to select the item on the

[SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO].

CAN NOT OPERATE (MOTION DV MODE):

You are attempting to change [D.ZOOM]

setting during MotionDV Mode.

≥Scene mode

≥When setting the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch

to [AUTO]

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥Change of

white balance

≥When digital zoom (10k

or higher) is used

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥Adjusting the

shutter speed,

iris/gain

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥When the scene mode is

used

≥Variable-speed ≥During repeat playback

≥Deleting files

≥When the write protect

switch on the card is set

to [LOCK]

≥When the file is protected

≥Formatting

≥When the write protect

switch on the card is set

to [LOCK]

≥Audio dubbing

≥The section of a tape

recorded in LP mode

≥

The blank section of a tape

≥Sounds sent through the

DV terminal

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Others

4: Battery runs down quickly.

Before requesting repair (Problems

and solutions)

• Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the

AC adaptor. (-9-)

Power/Body

• 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.

1: The movie camera power cannot be turned

on.

• Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully

charged battery.

• 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 movie camera cannot be operated

though powered up.

• The battery protection circuit may have

operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor

for 5 to 10 seconds. If the movie camera still

cannot be used, the battery is faulty.

• Is the LCD monitor opened or the viewfinder

extended?

2: The movie camera power is turned off

automatically.

The movie camera does not operate

normally.

• If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and

do not operate the movie camera 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. (-65-) Also, if you set

[POWER SAVE] to [OFF], the power does not

automatically turn off.

3: The movie camera 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 movie camera 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. (-72-)

• The movie camera cannot be operated unless

you open the LCD monitor or extend the

viewfinder.

• Remove the cassette and the card and then

press the [RESET] button. (-71-) If normal

conditions are not restored yet, turn off the

power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the

power again. (Conducting the above operation

when the access lamp is on may destroy the

data on the card.)

6: The cassette cannot be removed.

• Does the Status indicator comes on when

opening the cassette cover? (-15-) Make sure

that the battery and the AC adaptor are

properly connected. (-10-)

• Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the

battery and remove the cassette.

• Close the cassette cover completely, and fully

open it again. (-15-)

7: No operation other than cassette removal

can be performed.

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

condensation indication disappears. (-72-)

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. (-22-)

• 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

movie camera, the remote control does not

operate. (-23-)

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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.

1: Recording does not start although power is

supplied to the movie camera 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. (-15-)

• 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. (-17-)

5: A function indication such as mode

indication, remaining tape time indication,

or time code indication is not shown.

• If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF],

indications other than the tape running

condition, warning, and date indications

disappear.

• Has condensation occurred? No operation

other than cassette removal can be performed

when condensation occurs. Wait until the

condensation indication disappears. (-72-)

• Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is

open, the movie camera may not operate

normally. Close the cassette cover. (-15-)

2: The screen has changed suddenly.

• Has the demonstration started? In the Tape

Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >>

[ON] without inserting a cassette and a card,

the demonstration starts. For normal use, set

this function to [OFF]. (-65-)

Playback (Sound)

1: Sound is not played back from the built-in

speaker of the movie camera.

0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push

the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume

indication and adjust it. (-39-)

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]. (-48-)

• 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. (-65-)

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. (-15-)

• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that

was recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not

allow audio dubbing. (-24-)

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.

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]. (-48-)

3: A cassette cannot be inserted.

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

condensation indication disappears.

4: 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. (-77-) If so, use the manual

focus mode to adjust the focus. (-37-)

5: The camera arbitrarily stops recording.

• Is the AGS function activated? Record in the

normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to

[OFF]. (-33-)

Indications

1: A sentence is displayed in red in the screen

centre.

• Read the contents and respond to them. (-67-)

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.

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• Is the variable speed search function working?

cassette or a personal computer is

recommended.

Press the [VAR SEARCH] button on the

remote control to cancel the variable speed

search function. (-40-)

4: Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be

used.

• Either the movie camera or the card may be

damaged. Please consult a dealer. Use an SD

Card from 8 MB to 4 GB with this unit.

5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is

Playback (Pictures)

1: Although the movie camera is correctly

connected to a TV, playback images cannot

be seen.

displayed.

The images are vertical.

• The image was either recorded in a different

• 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.

• Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct? Change

the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.

[SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or [4:3].

2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images

during cue or review playback.

• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital

video systems. It is not a malfunction.

3: Horizontal stripes appear on images during

cue and review playback.

format, or data is damaged.

6: If the SD card is inserted in another device,

it is not recognised.

• Check that the device is compatible with the

capacity or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/

SDHC Memory Card) that you inserted. (-16-)

Refer to the operating instructions of the device

for details.

Others

1: The indication disappears, the screen is

frozen, or no operation can be performed.

• Turn off the power to the movie camera. If the

power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET]

button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor 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 movie camera

from.

2: “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed.

• An irregularity in the movie camera has been

automatically detected. Remove the cassette

or the card for data protection and then press

the [RESET] button with the boss A. The

movie camera will be activated.

• Horizontal stripes may appear depending on

the scene, but this is not a malfunction.

4: Playback picture is not clear.

• Are the heads of the movie camera dirty? If the

heads are dirty, playback image cannot be

clear. Clean the heads by using the head

cleaner for digital video (Supplied). (-73-)

• If the terminal for the Multi 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 A/V terminal.

• Is a picture containing a copyright protection

signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a

protected picture is played back by the movie

camera, mosaic-like patterns appear on the

picture.

Card

1: Recorded pictures are not clear.

• Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALITY] >>

RESET

[

]? If recording is done with it set to [

pictures with fine details may include a mosaic-

like pattern. Set [PICT.QUALITY] >> [ ]. (-28-

)

2: A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted.

• Is the file protected? Protected files cannot be

deleted. (-44-)

• For the SD Card, if its write protect switch is set

to [LOCK], then deletion is disabled. (-16-)

3: Photoshot playback images do not look

normal.

• If you do not press the [RESET] button, the

power to the movie camera is turned off

automatically about 1 minute later.

• Even after you press the [RESET] button, the

indication may still appear repeatedly. If so, the

movie camera needs repair. Detach the power

connected, and consult the dealer who you

purchased the movie camera from. Do not

attempt to repair the appliance by yourself.

• The picture may be damaged. In order to

prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a

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3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the

movie camera is not recognised by the PC.

Cautions for Use

In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit

emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately

stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic

Customer Care Centre on 132600.

• Is the USB driver installed? -53-

4: When the USB cable is disconnected, an

error message will appear on PC.

• To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-

click the [ ] (

) icon in the task tray and

ª About condensation

follow the instructions on the screen.

5: The movie camera malfunctions on editing,

dubbing from digital video equipment, or

using “MotionDV STUDIO 6.0E LE for DV”

or “SweetMovieLife”.

• If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such as

SP and LP (recording mode), 12bit and 16bit

(sound recording mode), 4:3 and wide,

recorded and unrecorded parts, the movie

camera may malfunction at a point where the

mode switches. When you edit, do not record in

multiple modes.

6: Cannot see the PDF operating instructions

for SweetMovieLife/MotionDV STUDIO.

• Is Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe

Reader 7.0 or later installed on the computer

that you are using? You will need Adobe

Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe

Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating

instructions for SweetMovieLife/MotionDV

STUDIO.

7: The warning/alarm indication [°] appears

when the camera is operated in the WEB

camera mode.

• Did you press the menu button or the recording

start/stop button? You cannot use the menu or

record onto the tape/card in the WEB camera

mode.

• Is the setting for the remote control correct?

• Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting

it? Insert a tape.

• Did you attempt to play a tape with copyright

protection (copy guard)? Pictures of the tape

with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot

be displayed on the PC. (The audio of the tape

can be played.)

If you turn the movie camera 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.

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 movie camera with the cassette

cover closed to cool or warm it to the

ambient temperature.

≥The Status indicator blinks for about

1 minute and then the movie camera

automatically turns off. Leave it for about 1.5

to 2 hours.

3 Turn the movie camera 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.

≥If the indicator of the condensation does not

display on the LCD monitor and/or viewfinder

and you notice condensation on the lens or the

main unit, do not open the cassette cover

otherwise condensation may be formed on the

heads or the cassette tape.

When the lens is fogged:

Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the

movie camera in this condition for about 1 hour.

When the lens temperature becomes close to the

ambient temperature, the fogging disappears

naturally.

• Is the USB driver installed? -53-

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ª About dirty heads

ª About the movie camera

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.

≥When the movie camera is used for a long time,

the camera body becomes warm, but this is not

a malfunction.

Keep the Digital Video Camera as far away as

possible from electromagnetic equipment

(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games

etc.).

≥If you use the Digital Video Camera on top of or

near a TV, the pictures and sound on the Digital

Video Camera may be disrupted by

≥Insert the head cleaner into the movie camera,

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.

electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥Do not use the Digital Video Camera near cell

phones because doing so may result in noise

adversely affecting the pictures and sound.

≥Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures

may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields

created by speakers or large motors.

≥Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the

sound is interrupted.

≥Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes

appear.

≥The whole screen becomes black and there is

no picture and sound.

≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by

microprocessors may adversely affect the

Digital Video Camera, disturbing the pictures

and sound.

When normal playback cannot be performed

even after the head cleaning

≥If the Digital Video Camera is adversely affected

by electromagnetic equipment and stops

functioning properly, turn the Digital Video

Camera off and remove the battery or

disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the

battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the

Digital Video Camera on.

Do not use the Digital Video Camera near

radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

≥If you record near radio transmitters or

high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and

sound may be adversely affected.

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 movie camera. (One possible

cause is that the playback is interrupted by dirt

or dust that momentarily adheres to the heads.)

Do not spray insecticides or volatile

chemicals onto the movie camera.

≥If the movie camera is sprayed with such

chemicals, the camera body may become

deformed and the surface finish may peel off.

≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in

contact with the movie camera for a long time.

When you use your movie camera 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 movie camera. Also, protect

the movie camera from getting wet.

≥Sand or dust may damage the movie camera or

cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting

and removing a cassette.)

≥If sea water splashes onto the movie camera,

wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and

use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then,

wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.

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While carrying the movie camera, do not drop

Be sure to detach the battery after use

≥If the battery is left attached to the movie

camera, a minute amount of current is

consumed even when the movie camera power

is [OFF]. If the battery is left attached to the

movie camera for a long time, over-discharge

takes place. The battery may become unusable

after it is charged.

or bump it.

≥A strong impact on the movie camera may

break its housing, causing it to malfunction.

Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol

for cleaning the movie camera.

≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out

the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket.

≥The camera body may be discoloured and the

surface finish may peel off.

≥Wipe the movie camera 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 movie camera with it. Afterwards, wipe

it with a dry cloth.

≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free

from humidity, with as constant temperature as

possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 oC to

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.

≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the

instructions.

Do not use this movie camera for surveillance

purposes or other business use.

≥If you use the movie camera for a long time, the

internal temperature increases and,

consequently, this may cause malfunction.

≥This movie camera is not intended for business

use.

≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery

terminals should be removed.

Prepare spare batteries when going out for

recording.

When you are not going to use movie camera

for an extended time

≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or a

cabinet, it is recommended that you put a

desiccant (silica gel) in with it.

≥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.

≥When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC

adaptor 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 movie

camera or AC adaptor may damage the movie

camera or AC adaptor.

Do not throw old battery into fire.

≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may

result in an explosion.

≥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 battery

The battery used in the movie camera 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 movie camera.

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Keep the cassette away from strong

ª About the AC adaptor

magnetism.

≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more

time than normal.

≥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.

≥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 adaptor may be

faulty. If so, please contact a dealer.

≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio

reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC

adaptor 1 metre or more away from radio.

≥When using the AC adaptor, 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.)

ª About the card

When inserting or removing the card, always

set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

When the access lamp is illuminated (During

access to the card), do not pull out the card,

rotate the mode dial, turn off the power, or

cause any vibrations or impact.

Do not leave the card in places where there is

high temperature or direct sunlight, or where

electromagnetic waves or static electricity are

easily generated. Moreover, do not fold or

drop the card, and do not strongly vibrate it.

≥The card may break or the contents of the card

may be destroyed or erased.

≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the

card.

≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor

and battery clean.

≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the

movie camera or the card may damage or erase

the data stored on the card. We recommend

saving important data on a personal computer

by using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, and

USB reader/writer.

After use, be sure to remove the card from the

movie camera for storage.

≥After use, or when storing or carrying the card,

ª About the cassette

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.

put it in the storage case.

≥If the cassette is left for more than 6 months

(depending on the storage condition) in the

movie camera 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.

≥Do not allow dust, water, or foreign substances

to adhere to the terminals on the back of the

card. Moreover, do not touch the terminals with

your hand.

≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

ª Folder structure of the card

The folder structure of the card formatted by

the movie camera will be displayed on the PC

as the illustration below.

≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and

humidity may damage the tape. Such usage

may cause damage to the movie camera and

the heads.

≥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.

256

≥Up to 999 pictures can be recorded on

100CDPFP folder etc.

≥Files with the DPOF settings can be recorded

on MISC folder.

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ª LCD monitor/viewfinder

LCD monitor

Explanation of terms

≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a

dry soft cloth.

ª Automatic white balance

White balance adjustment recognises the colour

of light and adjusts so the white colour will

become a pure white. The movie camera

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 movie

camera only stores white colour information

under several light sources, automatic white

balance adjustment does not function normally

under the other light sources.

≥In a place with drastic temperature changes,

condensation may form on the LCD monitor.

Wipe it with soft dry cloth.

≥If your movie camera 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.

Extremely high precision technology is

employed to produce the LCD monitor

screen featuring a total of approximately

123,000 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.

Viewfinder

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.

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.

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.)

1) The effective range of automatic white

balance adjustment on this movie camera

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

12) Candlelight

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Recording a subject with one end located

ª White balance

closer to the movie camera and the other end

farther away from it

The image recorded by the movie camera may

become bluish or reddish under the influence of

light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust

the white balance.

≥As auto focus adjusts at the centre 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

White balance adjustment determines the white

colour under different light sources. By

recognizing which is the white colour under

sunlight and which is the white colour under a

fluorescent lamp, the movie camera can adjust

the balance among the other colours.

Since white colour is the reference of all colours

(light), the movie camera can record pictures in a

natural hue if it can recognise the reference white

colour.

≥The recording subject may become blurry

because the movie camera focuses on the

objects with glossy surfaces or on highly

reflective objects.

ª Auto focus

Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens

forward and backward inside the movie camera to

bring the subject into focus.

Recording a subject in dark surroundings

≥The movie camera 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 movie

camera achieves focus based upon the

vertical lines of an image.

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 centre only.

Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not

work correctly in the following situations. Record

pictures in the manual focus mode.

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Specifications

USB:

Specifications

Card reader/writer function, USB port (Hi-Speed

USB(USB 2.0))

No copyright protection support

PictBridge-compliant

Digital interface:

DV input/output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)

Dimensions

Digital Video Camera

Information for your safety

78.5 mm (W)t72.6 mm (H)t136.0 mm (D)

(excluding the projecting parts)

Power source:

DC 7.9/7.2 V

Power consumption:

Recording

Mass:

Approx. 450 g (without supplied battery and DV

cassette)

Approx. 515 g (with supplied battery and DV

cassette)

5.2 W

Operating temperature:

0 oC to 40 oC

Operating humidity:

Recording format:

Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format)

Tape used:

10% to 80%

6.35 mm digital video tape

Recording/playback time:

SP: 80 min; LP: 120 min (with DVM80)

Video

Recording system:

Digital component

Television system:

Card memory functions

Recording media:

SD Memory Card: 8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/

128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (Maximum)

(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)

SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB (Maximum)

(FAT32 format corresponding)

CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal

Audio

Recording system:

PCM digital recording

16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch)

Image sensor:

Please confirm the latest information on the

following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

(This Site is English only.)

1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor

[Effective pixels]

Moving picture: 630 Kt3 (4:3), 540 Kt3 (16:9)/

Still picture: 710 Kt3 (4:3), 540 Kt3 (16:9)/

Total: 800 Kt3

Still picture recording file format:

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based

on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding

Still picture size:

2048t1512

Lens:

Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8, Focal length; 3.0 mm to

30.0 mm, Macro (Full range AF)

Filter diameter:

37 mm

Zoom:

10:1 Power zoom

Monitor:

2.7-inch LCD

Viewfinder:

Colour electronic viewfinder

Microphone:

Stereo (with a zoom function)

Speaker:

1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm

Standard illumination:

1,400 lx

2048t1152

1600t1200

1280t960

1280t720

640t480

640t360

WEB camera

Compression:

Motion JPEG

Image size:

320t240 pixels (QVGA)

Frame rate:

Approx. 6 fps

Minimum required illumination:

8 lx (Low light mode: 1/50)

1 lx (Colour Night View Mode)

Video output level:

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ≠

S-Video output level:

Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ≠

C Output: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ≠

Audio output level (Line):

316 mV, 600 ≠

VQT1L48

Specifications

AC adaptor

VSK0651

Information for your safety

Power source:

AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

19 W

DC output:

DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Movie camera operation)

DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)

Dimensions:

61 mm (W)t32 mm (H)t91 mm (D)

Mass:

Approx. 110 g

Specifications may change without prior notice.

Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Card (optional)

16:9 mode:

PICTURE

SIZE

PICT.

QUALITY

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

100

200

220

440

880

130

200

390

880

1760

3520

7040

14080

28160

56320

250

155

330

650

1290

2630

5170

1760

3520

7040

14080

28160

530

810

210

410

820

1680

3290

1040

2090

4250

8350

1600

3200

6510

12780

2 GB

4 GB

4:3 mode:

PICTURE

SIZE

PICT.

QUALITY

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

100

200

220

440

880

155

880

1760

3520

7040

14080

28160

56320

185

390

780

1550

3160

6210

300

120

250

500

1010

2050

4020

185

390

780

1550

3160

6210

120

250

490

990

2010

3950

1760

3520

7040

14080

28160

620

160

320

630

1290

2530

1230

2470

5030

9870

2 GB

4 GB

≥¢ is displayed only in Tape Recording Mode.

≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.

≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.

VQT1L48

F1207RA0 ( 500 A)

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web site: http://panasonic.net

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