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Operating Instructions
Digital Video Camera
Model No.
NV-GS250GN
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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Contents
Information for your safety ................................... 2
Playback mode
Playing back tape............................................... 33
Slow-motion playback/
Before using
frame-by-frame playback................................. 34
Variable-speed search function.......................... 34
Playback on TV.................................................. 35
Playing back card............................................... 35
Deleting files recorded on a card ....................... 36
Formatting a card............................................... 37
Protecting files on a card.................................... 37
Writing the printing data on a card
Accessories.......................................................... 4
Optional................................................................ 4
Parts identification and handling.......................... 4
Fitting the lens cap .............................................. 6
The one-touch free-style grip belt ........................ 7
Using the LCD monitor......................................... 7
Using the viewfinder............................................. 8
Power supply ....................................................... 8
Charging time and recordable time...................... 9
Inserting/removing a cassette ............................ 10
Inserting/removing a card .................................. 11
Turning the camera on....................................... 12
Selecting a mode ............................................... 12
How to use the joystick ...................................... 12
Switching the language...................................... 14
Using the menu screen...................................... 14
Setting date and time......................................... 15
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder...................... 15
Using the remote control.................................... 16
Free style remote control with mic ..................... 18
(DPOF setting) ................................................ 37
Edit mode
Recording from a tape onto a card..................... 39
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR
(Dubbing)......................................................... 39
Recording the contents of other equipment ....... 40
Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing).............................................. 41
Audio dubbing .................................................... 42
Printing pictures by directly connecting to
the printer (PictBridge) .................................... 43
Record mode
Menu
Check before recording...................................... 19
Recording on a tape........................................... 20
Recording still pictures on a card while
recording image onto a tape............................ 20
Check the recording........................................... 21
Blank search function......................................... 21
Recording still pictures onto a card
(Photoshot)...................................................... 21
Zoom in/out function .......................................... 23
Recording yourself............................................. 23
Quick start.......................................................... 24
Backlight compensation function ....................... 24
Night view functions........................................... 24
Soft skin mode ................................................... 25
Tele-macro function ........................................... 25
Fade in/fade out function ................................... 26
Wind noise reduction function............................ 26
Using the built-in video flash.............................. 26
Self-timer recording............................................ 27
Recording images for wide-screen TVs............. 28
Image stabilizer function .................................... 28
Continuous Photoshot........................................ 29
Recording in various situations
Menu list............................................................. 45
Menus related to taking pictures ........................ 47
Menus related to playback ................................. 47
Other menus ...................................................... 48
Others
Indications.......................................................... 49
Warning/alarm indications.................................. 50
Functions cannot be used simultaneously ......... 52
Before requesting repair
(Problems and solutions)................................. 53
Cautions for Use ................................................ 56
Explanation of terms .......................................... 60
Specifications
Specifications..................................................... 61
(Scene mode).................................................. 29
Recording in natural colours
(White balance) ............................................... 30
Manual focus adjustment ................................... 31
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ....... 32
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Parts identification and handling
Before using
Accessories
ª Camera
The followings are the accessories supplied with
this product.
(1)
(5)
(6)
(7)
1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
2)
5)
8)
3)
6)
9)
4)
7)
(8)
(9)
(1) Built-in video flash -26-
(2) Recording lamp -47-
(3) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -23-, -26-
(4) Grip belt
(One-touch free style grip belt) -7-
(5) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
(6) White balance sensor -31-
(7) Remote control sensor -17-
(8) Lock button -7-
VSB0484
(9) Lock cover -7-
(13)
1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead
-8-
AV
/
Ë
2) Battery pack -8-
(10)
(11)
(12)
REMOTE/MIC
3) Remote control, button-type battery -16-
4) Free style remote control with mic -18-
5) Lens cap -6-
6) AV cable -39-
7) Shoulder strap -6-
8) Digital video head cleaner -57-
9) USB cable and CD-ROM -43-
(10) Audio-video input/output terminal [AV]
-39-
≥Use the supplied AV cable or headphones
only, otherwise audio may not be played
back normally.
Optional
1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11GN)
Headphone terminal [Ë]
(11) Terminal for free style remote control
2) Battery pack (lithium/CGR-DU06/640mAh)
3) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU07/680mAh)
4) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150mAh)
5) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh)
6) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh)
7) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW4307ME)
8) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT4314NE)
9) Filter kit (VW-LF43WE)
10) Video DC light (VW-LDC10E)
11) Video DC light (VW-LDH3E)
12) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)
13) Light bulb for video DC light (VW-LL3E)
14) Stereo zoom microphone (VW-VMH3E)
15) Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)
16) Video flash (VW-FLH3E)
with mic [REMOTE] -18-
Microphone terminal [MIC]
≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone
can be used as an external microphone.
≥When the movie camera is connected with
AC Adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard
depending on microphone type. In that
case, please switch to battery for power
supply and noise will stop.
(12) USB terminal [ ] -43-
(13) Speaker -33-
17) Tripod (VW-CT45E)
18) DV cable (VW-CD1E)
19) Jacket pouch (VW-SJ05E)
≥Some optional accessories may not be
available in some countries.
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(28) Reset button [RESET] -51-
(17)
(18)
(29) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -15-
Power LCD lamp -15-
(30) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] -19-, -29-, -32-
(31) Card access lamp -11-
(32) DV terminal [DV] -41-
(33) Card slot cover -11-
(14)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(15)
(16)
(23)
(34) Card slot -11-
(24)
S-VIDEO
(36)
(37)
(14) Viewfinder -8-, -59-
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.
(38)
(39)
(35)
(35) Cassette holder -10-
(36) Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -10-
(37) Cassette cover -10-
(38) Zoom lever [W/T] -23-
Volume lever [s /VOLr] -33-
(39) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -20-
(15) Battery holder
(16) Battery eject button [PUSH BATT] -9-
(17) Power switch [OFF/ON] -12-
(18) Power lamp -12-
(19) Quick start recording button
[QUICK START] -24-
Quick start recording lamp -24-
(20) Menu button [MENU] -14-
(21) Joystick -12-
(22) Mode dial -12-
(23) Recording start/stop button -20-
(24) S-Video input/output terminal [S-VIDEO]
-35-
(40)
1
(28)
(29)
(25)
(26)
(40) Smart accessory shoe
(30)
(31)
(27)
The stereo zoom microphone /VW-VMH3E
(optional) or the video DC light/VW-LDH3E
(optional) should be mounted here.
≥When using an accessory for the smart
accessory shoe, the power is supplied from this
product.
(32)
(33)
(34)
≥When mounting or removing the accessory,
extend the viewfinder (1).
(25) Focus ring -31-
(26) LCD monitor -7-, -59-
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.
(27) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -7-
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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-LF43WE; optional) in front of the lens
hood. Do not fit the other accessories on the
hood. (Except for the lens cap)
≥When fitting the tele conversion lens
(VW-LT4314NE; optional) or the wide
conversion lens (VW-LW4307ME; optional), first
remove the lens hood.
(41)
≥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)
(41) 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.)
≥When the tripod is used, operate the camera
from the free style remote control with mic for
convenience. (When not using the remote
control, attach the clip to the grip belt for
convenience. When you move with remote
control attached to a pocket, etc., take care to
avoid falling of the tripod.)
Fitting the lens cap
Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.
1 Remove the grip belt. Run the end of the
lens cap cord through the hole in the grip
belt attachment part and run the lens cap
through the lens cap cord.
≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the
tripod is used. Insert the card first and then
attach the tripod.
(42)
≥The lens cap removed can be hung on the lens
cap fixture. (It cannot be hung if the grip belt is
used as a hand strap.)
(42) Shoulder strap fixture
3
1
2
≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through
the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend
part 3 by at least 2 cm.
≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly.
≥To fit or remove the lens cap, hold both sides of
the lens cap with the tips of your first 2 fingers.
1
2
(43)
(43) Lens hood
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ª To use as a grip belt
Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.
The one-touch free-style grip belt
1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
ª To use as a hand strap
If you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you
can carry or handle this camera more easily.
1 Open the lock cover 1 by pinching the
projections 2 on both sides. Press the lock
button 3 to remove the grip belt.
2
2
3
1
1Flip the belt.
2Adjust the length.
3Fix the belt.
1
3
≥When removing the grip belt, tightly hold the
camera with both hands.
≥After removing the grip belt, restore the lock
cover to the original position.
Using the LCD monitor
You can record the image while viewing it on the
LCD monitor opened.
1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor open part
and pull the LCD monitor out in the
direction of the arrow.
2 Adjust the belt length.
1
2
OPEN
3
1
1Flip the belt.
2Slide 1 in the direction indicated by the arrow.
3Fix the belt.
3 Put your hand through the strap.
≥The viewfinder will go off.
≥It can open up to 90o.
2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you
prefer.
≥Use the free style remote control with mic for
more convenience.
≥Hold the movie camera not to cover the
microphones or the sensors with your hands.
1 180o
2 90o
≥It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or
90o 2 towards the viewfinder.
ª To restore the strap to the grip belt
≥When returning the grip belt to the grip belt
attachment part, press the lock cover 1 and
check if the grip belt is securely locked.
≥The brightness and colour level of the LCD
monitor can be adjusted from the menu.
≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the camera
may be damaged or fail.
≥Check that the card slot cover is closed.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o
towards the lens (when recording yourself), the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder will be
simultaneously activated.
1
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Using the viewfinder
Power supply
ª Extending the viewfinder
1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by
pinching the extension knob.
ª Charging the battery
When this product is purchased, the battery is not
charged. Charge the battery before using this
product.
≥Battery charging time (-9-)
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries.
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC
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.
ª Lifting up the viewfinder
1 Lift it up by pinching the viewfinder
extension knob.
ª Adjusting the field of view
1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece
corrector knob.
ª Charging lamp
Lights up:Charging
Goes off: Charging completed
Flashing: The battery is over discharged
(discharged excessively). In a while,
the lamp will light up and normal
charging will start.
When the battery temperature is
excessively high or low, the [CHARGE]
lamp flashes and the charging time will
be longer than normal.
ª Connecting to the AC outlet
≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
from the menu.
1
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.
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3 Connect the DC input lead to this product.
Charging time and recordable time
≥Lift up the viewfinder beforehand.
≥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.
The times shown in the table below show the
times at a temperature of 25oC and a humidity of
60%. This is just a guide. If the temperature is
higher or lower than the specified value, the
charging time will become longer.
Supplied
battery/
CGA-DU12
(7.2 V/
A
B
2 h. 25 min.
2 h. 5 min.
(1 h. 55 min.)
1 h. 5 min.
(1 h.)
ª Fitting the battery
Push the battery against the battery holder and
slide it until it clicks.
C
1150 mAh)
CGA-DU14
(7.2 V/
1360 mAh)
A
B
2 h. 45 min.
2 h. 20 min.
(2 h. 10 min.)
1 h. 10 min.
(1 h. 5 min.)
3 h. 55 min.
3 h. 30 min.
(3 h. 15 min.)
1 h. 45 min.
(1 h. 40 min.)
1 h. 40 min.
1 h. 5 min.
(1 h.)
C
CGA-DU21
(7.2 V/
2040 mAh)
A
B
C
ª Removing the battery
While pushing the [PUSH BATT] button, slide the
battery (or the DC input lead) to remove it.
CGR-DU06
(7.2 V/
640 mAh)
A
B
C
35 min.
(30 min.)
CGA-DU07
(7.2 V/
680 mAh)
A
B
1 h. 30 min.
1 h. 10 min.
(1 h. 5 min.)
35 min.
PUSH
BATT
C
(35 min.)
A Charging time
B Maximum continuously recordable time
C Intermittent recordable time
≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not
fall.
(The intermittent recordable time refers to
recordable time when the recording and stopping
operations are repeated.)
“1 h. 10 min.” indicates 1 hour 10 minutes.
≥The battery CGA-DU12 is supplied.
≥The times shown in the table are rough
estimates. The times indicate the recordable
times when the viewfinder is used. The times in
parentheses indicate the recordable times when
the LCD monitor is used.
≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12,
CGA-DU14 and CGA-DU21 for long time
recording (2 hours or more for continuous
recording, 1 hour or more for intermittent
recording).
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Before using
≥The recordable time will become shorter in the
≥After using, make sure to rewind the cassette
completely, remove it, and put it in a case. Store
the case in an upright position. (-58-)
≥When condensation is formed on the lens or the
main unit of the movie camera, even if no
condensation alarm is indicated, condensation
may have formed on the heads or the cassette
tape. Do not open the cassette cover. (-56-)
following cases:
≥When you use both the viewfinder and the
LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself,
using the 0 lux night view function, etc.
≥When you use this camera with the LCD
monitor lit up by pressing the [POWER LCD]
button.
≥When you use accessories fitted on the
camera’s smart accessory shoe such as the
stereo zoom microphone and video DC light,
etc.
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The
main unit of the movie camera being used will
also heat up. This is normal.
≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity,
the display will change: r # s #
t # u # v. If the battery
discharges, then u (v) will flash.
ª When the cassette holder does not
come out
≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then
open it again completely.
≥Check if the battery has run down.
ª When the cassette holder cannot be
housed
≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON]
again.
≥Check if the battery has run down.
ª Inserting/removing the cassette
≥When the cassette holder is in action, do not
touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.
≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette,
use the blank search function to find the position
where you want to continue recording. If you
overwrite-record on a previously recorded
cassette, be sure to find the position where you
continue recording.
Inserting/removing a cassette
1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the
cassette cover.
≥Close the cassette cover tightly.
≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get
anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.
≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette
holder will come out.
2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/
remove the cassette.
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).
1
R
E
C
≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown
in the figure, and then securely insert it as far
as it goes.
SAVE
≥When removing, pull it straight out.
3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close
the cassette holder.
1
PUSH
4 Only after the cassette holder is completely
housed, close the cassette cover.
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ª Card access lamp
Inserting/removing a card
Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to turn
the power [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 Open the LCD monitor and then open the
card slot cover.
≥When the camera accesses the card (reading,
recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access
lamp lights up.
≥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.
≥Opening the card slot cover and inserting or
removing the card
≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode
dial
2 Insert/remove the card into/from the card
slot.
ª SD Memory Card
≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD
Memory 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.
1
≥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, open the card slot
cover and press the centre of the card and
then pull it straight out.
ª Concerning the write protection
switch on the SD Memory Card
≥The SD Memory 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.
3 Securely close the card slot cover.
ª Concerning the card
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the
card.
≥Do not format the card with another movie
camera or any personal computer. This
operation may make the card unusable.
≥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.
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Turning the camera on
Selecting a mode
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.
Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.
1 Rotate the mode dial.
≥Set your desired mode to 1.
1
ª How to turn on the power
1 While pressing the button 1, set the
[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].
≥The power lamp lights up.
: 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
1
Use this to play back a tape.
: Card recording mode
Use this to record still pictures on a card.
ª How to turn off the power
1 While pressing the button 1, set the
[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
: Picture playback mode
Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on
a card.
≥The power lamp goes off.
: PC mode
PC
You can view or edit the images recorded on a
card on your personal computer.
(Refer to the operating instructions for PC
connection.)
1
How to use the joystick
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.
1
3
5
4
2
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.
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4) Card recording mode
ª Joystick and screen display
Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be
displayed on the screen. Each push switches the
display as follows depending on the mode.
(In the Tape playback mode or the Picture
playback mode, the icons will be automatically
displayed on the screen.)
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
[AUTO])
OFF
1) Tape recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
[AUTO])
3
4
1
Tele-macro
-25-
-25-
-24-
Soft skin mode
Backlight compensation
OFF
5) Card recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
[MANUAL])
3
4
2
1
3
4
Tele-macro
-25-
-25-
-26-
-24-
-24-
-21-
Soft skin mode
OFF
Fade
Backlight compensation
Night view/0 Lux night view
Recording check
4
White balance
Shutter speed
Iris or gain value
Select/Adjust
-30-
2) Tape recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
[MANUAL])
1
2
-30-
-30-
Select/Adjust
6) Picture playback mode
OFF
OFF
4
White balance
Shutter speed
Iris or gain value
Select/Adjust
-30-
3
4
2
1
Playback/stop
Erase
-35-
-36-
-35-
-35-
1
2
-30-
-30-
Select/Adjust
Playback previous picture
Playback next picture
3) Tape playback mode
OFF
3
4
2
1
Playback/pause
Stop
-33-
-33-
-33-
-33-
Rewind (review playback)
Fast forward (cue playback)
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5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the
selection.
Switching the language
You can switch the language on the screen
display or the menu screen.
1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired
language.
6 Move the joystick up or down in order to
select the item to be set.
Using the menu screen
For each individual menu, please refer to -45-.
7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.
1 Press the [MENU] button.
MENU
≥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.
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 screen does not appear during
recording. And you cannot record when the
menu screen appears.
3 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.
VAR.
MENU
SEARCH
4 Move the joystick up or down in order to
select the sub-menu.
ENTER
2 Select a menu item.
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≥Use the direction buttons (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) and
[ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the
main unit.
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.
VAR.
MENU
SEARCH
ENTER
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder
ª Adjusting the brightness and colour
3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu
screen.
level
1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >>
[YES].
VAR.
MENU
SEARCH
ENTER
Setting date and time
If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then
adjust it.
2 Move the joystick up or down in order to
select the item to be adjusted.
[LCD SET]
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card
Recording Mode.
1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
:Brightness of the LCD monitor
:Colour level of the LCD monitor
[EVF SET]
:Brightness of the viewfinder
EVF
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.
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.
≥In order to adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder, close the LCD monitor, and the
viewfinder will be activated.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°
towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD
monitor cannot be adjusted.
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.
≥These settings will not affect the images actually
recorded.
≥Make sure to check the time before recording
because the built-in clock is not very accurate.
ª In order to increase the brightness of
the entire LCD monitor
1 Press the [POWER LCD] button.
ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery
≥If [0] or [--] is indicated when the camera is
turned on, then the built-in lithium battery runs
down. Connect the AC adaptor to the camera or
place the battery on the camera, and the built-in
lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the
camera as is for approx. 24 hours, and the
battery will drive the date and time for approx. 6
months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to
[OFF], the battery is still being recharged.)
POWER LCD
≥The [POWER LCD] lamp lights up.
≥If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the
entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice
as bright as the normal.
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Before using
Using the remote control
≥Press this button again, and the lamp will go off
and the brightness will revert back to the original
brightness.
≥This will not affect the images to be recorded.
≥If you turn on the camera when the AC adaptor
is used, the [POWER LCD] function will
automatically be activated.
ª Remote control
Using the remote control supplied will enable
controlling almost all the functions of this camera
to be controlled.
(1)
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
OSD
TIME
SHOT
ª Changing the picture quality on the
LCD monitor
1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD AI] >> [DYNAMIC] or
[NORMAL].
(2)
ZOOM
T
(3)
(4)
¥REC A.DUB
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
VOL
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
STOP
[DYNAMIC]: The image on the LCD monitor
becomes clear and vivid. Optimum
contrast and brightness are set
depending on the scenes recorded.
Clear and brilliant images are
presented. (The effect will vary
depending on the images
VAR.
MENU
SEARCH
(5)
ENTER
(1) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -45-
(2) On-screen display button [OSD] -35-
(3) Record button [¥REC] -40-, -41-
(4) Audio dubbing button [A.DUB] -42-
(5) Direction buttons [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] -15-
recorded.)
[NORMAL]: Switches to the standard picture
quality.
≥The effect will vary depending on the scene
recorded.
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
OSD
TIME
SHOT
≥The picture quality on the viewfinder will not be
affected.
ZOOM
T
¥REC A.DUB
≥This function is automatically set to [DYNAMIC]
when the brightness of the LCD monitor is
increased (when the [POWER LCD] lamp lights
up) and cannot be set to [NORMAL]
independently.
(7)
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
VOL
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
STOP
(6)
(8)
(9)
VAR.
MENU
SEARCH
ENTER
≥This will not affect the images to be recorded.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°
towards the lens, the picture quality of the LCD
monitor is temporarily adjusted as if the
[LCD AI] is set to [NORMAL].
(6) Slow/frame-by-frame forward button
[E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) -34-
(7) Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢
(8) Search button [VAR. SEARCH] -34-
(9) Menu button [MENU] -14-
START/
STOP
(10)
DATE/ PHOTO
OSD
TIME
SHOT
(14)
ZOOM
T
(15)
(16)
¥REC A.DUB
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
(11)
(12)
(13)
VOL
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
STOP
VAR.
MENU
SEARCH
(17)
ENTER
(10) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢
(11) Rewind/review button [6]
(12) Pause button [;]
(13) Stop button [∫]
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Before using
(14) Recording start/stop button
[START/STOP] ¢
(15) Playback button [1]
(16) Fast forward/cue button [5]
(17) Enter button [ENTER] -15-
¢ means that these buttons function in the same
manner as the corresponding buttons on the
movie camera.
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:
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.
Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or
[VCR2].
2 Setting on the remote control:
VOL
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
2
1
STOP
1
[VCR1]:
2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark
facing upward and get the battery holder
back in place.
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.
Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
equipment manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of
children.
≥If the remote control mode of the camera and
that of the remote control do not match with
each other, “REMOTE” will appear. When the
remote control is operated for the first time after
the camera is turned on, “CHECK REMOTE
MODE” (-50-) 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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 100xC or
incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out
of the reach of children. Never put Button-
Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call your
doctor.
≥Within a 1 metre range, you can operate the
remote control from beside the remote control
sensor (LCD monitor side) of the movie camera.
ª Remote control usable range
≥The distance between the remote control and
the camera: Within approx. 5 m
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and
right
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Before using
ª About the clip (on the backside)
Free style remote control with mic
This controller can be used from different high
and low angles. It is also handy when a tripod is
used. When you do not use the controller, attach
the clip to the grip belt. Left-handed users can use
this camera more easily.
(1)
(2)
(3)
When you move with the clip fitted to your pocket
or elsewhere, beware of knocking over the tripod
and causing the camera to fall off the table.
(4)
(5)
≥The [PHOTO SHOT] button on the free style
remote control with mic cannot be pressed
halfway.
(1) Microphone [MIC]
(2) Recording start/stop button [REC]
(3) Zoom lever [W/T]
(4) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT]
(5) Microphone switch button [TALK]
≥If the pin plug of the control is not inserted
securely into the [REMOTE] terminal as far as it
will go, normal operation may not be ensured.
≥Before using, make sure that the plug is
inserted securely into the terminal as far as it
will go.
ª Connect the free style remote control
with mic to the camera
1 Plug the free style remote control with mic
into the [REMOTE] terminal as far as it
goes.
REMOTE/MIC
ª Switching the microphone
Press the [TALK] button on the free style remote
control with mic, and the microphone on the
remote control will be activated instead of that on
the camera.
≥While this button is being pressed, [ ] appears
and the microphone on the remote control is
activated.
≥We recommend you talk with the microphone
approx. 10 cm away from your mouth.
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Record mode
ª About auto mode
Record mode
≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[AUTO], and colour balance (white balance) and
focusing will be adjusted automatically.
≥Auto white balance: -60-
Check before recording
Check the following by trying recording before
important events such as weddings in order to
verify that the image recording and audio
recording work properly and that you know how to
use the movie camera.
≥Auto focusing: -60-
≥Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted
depending on light sources or scenes. If so,
manually adjust the white balance and focus.
ª Basic camera holding
AUTO
MANUAL
1)
FOCUS
≥Scene mode setting (-29-)
≥White balance setting (-30-)
≥Shutter speed setting (-32-)
≥Iris/gain value setting (-32-)
≥Focus setting (-31-)
2)
4)
ª Recording mode
You can switch the tape recording mode.
≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [REC SPEED]
>> [SP] or [LP].
If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will
be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will
be disabled.
3)
≥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.
5)
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.
≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image
recorded in the LP mode. (-42-)
≥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.
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.
ª Check points
≥Remove the lens cap. (-6-)
≥Playback of the image on other digital video
equipment recorded in the LP mode.
≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback.
(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 (-7-)
≥Power supply (-8-)
≥Insert a cassette/card (-10-, -11-)
≥Setting date/time (-15-)
≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-15-)
≥Getting the remote control ready (-16-)
≥Setting SP/LP mode (-19-)
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Record mode
ª Concerning the remaining tape time
Recording on a tape
indication on the screen
Remove the lens cap. (-6-)
≥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.
(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.)
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
≥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.
1 Press the recording start/stop button to
start recording.
Recording still pictures on a card
while recording image onto a tape
You can record still pictures while recording
image onto a tape.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully while
recording image onto a tape.
2 Press the recording start/stop button again
to pause recording.
;
PHOTO
SHOT
≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded
on a card, refer to -62-.
≥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. (-22-)
≥The sizes of pictures to be recorded are [640].
≥In order to record still pictures with higher
quality, we recommend using the card recording
mode.
≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to -9-.
≥Carry out a recording check (-21-) to verify that
the image is recorded properly.
≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out
the blank search (-21-) .
ª On-screen display in the tape
recording mode
1)
≥If the wide mode is used, you cannot record
images onto the card.
0h00m10s00f
R 0:30
≥The [PHOTO SHOT] button does not work if it is
pressed halfway.
2)
3)¢
100
4)¢
5)¢
¢These indications are displayed only when the
card is inserted.
1) Recording time elapse
2) Remaining tape indication
3) Still picture size
4) Number of recordable still pictures
(When no picture can be recorded, this
indication will flash in red.)
5) Quality of still pictures
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Record mode
Check the recording
Recording still pictures onto a card
(Photoshot)
The last image recorded is played back for 2 to
3 seconds. After checking, the camera will be set
to a recording pause.
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
PC
1 Press the joystick during the recording
pause until the icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick down to select the
recording check icon [ ].
1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway in
order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing
only)
≥If you set [OIS] to [ON], then the image
stabilizer function will be more effective.
(MEGA OIS will be indicated.)
1
≥The iris/gain value is fixed and this camera
focuses on the subject automatically.
Blank search function
Searches for the last part of the image recorded
(unused part of the tape).
≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >>
[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].
PHOTO
SHOT
ª Stopping blank search midway
through
Move the joystick down.
1
2
1
Shutter chance mark
≥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.
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful
≥The shutter chance mark is indicated as follows
when the [PHOTO SHOT] button is not pressed
halfway. Please use it as a guide for recording.
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus and a good picture
can be recorded
± (White lamp lights up.):
Almost in focus
2
Focus area
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully.
ª To record still pictures clearly
≥When zooming in on the subject with a
magnification of 4k to 10k 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.
≥You can record stable pictures without shaking
by using a tripod and the remote control.
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Record mode
ª Select the size of still pictures to be
≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded
on a card, refer to -62-.
≥The 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.
≥Another product may degrade or not play back
data recorded on this camera.
recorded on a card
1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select
the desired picture size.
[2048]: 2048k1512
[1600]: 1600k1200
[1280]: 1280k960
[640]: 640k480
ª Select the picture quality for
photoshot images
1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >> select
the desired picture quality.
≥If set [PICT. QUALITY] >> [
], mosaic-pattern
noise may appear on a playback image
depending on the picture content.
[
]:
High picture quality
≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other than
[640], the mega pixel recording mode is set.
≥When the picture size setting is other than [640],
the scene around the subject can be recorded
wider than that in [640].
[
]:
Normal picture quality
≥You can also change the picture quality on
[ADVANCE] >> [PICT. QUALITY] in the tape
recording mode.
ª Recording with a shutter operation
effect
You can add a shutter operation simulating
sound.
ª On-screen display in the card
recording mode
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >> [ON].
ª About the shutter chance mark
≥The shutter chance mark does not appear in
manual focus mode.
≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on
the subject manually.
1)
100
≥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.
≥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.
2)
3)
1) Still picture size
2) Number of recordable still pictures
(When no pictures can be recorded, the red
light will flash.)
3) Quality of still pictures
ª Progressive Photoshot
You can record still pictures with higher picture
quality and frames. (You cannot switch the
progressive function off/on.)
≥When close subjects and far subjects are
included in the same scene.
≥When the scene is dark.
≥When there is a bright part in the scene.
≥When the scene is filled with only horizontal
lines.
≥When the scene lacks contrast.
≥In the tape recording mode, the progressive
function may be disabled depending on the
other functions used. (-52-)
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.
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Record mode
ª To use the zoom microphone function
Zoom in/out 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.
You can zoom in up to 10k 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):
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].
Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
ZOOM
VOL
W
T
ª About the variable speed zoom
function
T
1tW
≥When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go,
you can zoom from 1k to 10k in 1.3 second at
the maximum.
5tW
T
10tW
T
≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount
of movement of the [W/T] lever.
≥For the free style remote control with mic, the
zoom speed changes in 2 stages.
≥The variable speed zoom function cannot be
used with the remote control.
≥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 1.2 metres or further from the movie
camera.
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may
not be focused easily.
≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the movie
camera can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm
distant from the lens.
Recording yourself
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD
monitor. You can record persons in front of the
camera while presenting them the image. The
image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror
image. (The image to be recorded is the same as
that recording.)
1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens
side.
ª Digital zoom function
If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then
the digital zoom function will be activated. The
digital zoom function allows you to select a
magnification from 20k to 500k.
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [20k] or
[500k].
20tW
T
≥When the LCD monitor is opened, the
viewfinder will be automatically turned off. If the
LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side
though, then the viewfinder will be activated.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if
you push the centre of the joystick.
[OFF]:
[20k]:
[500k]: Up to 500k
≥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.
Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)
Up to 20k
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Record mode
≥Since about half the power of normal recording
Quick start
is used in quick start standby, using quick start
reduces the recordable time.
This camera will be put into standby in approx.
1.7 seconds after the power is turned on.
≥This is only activated in the following cases.
≥A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape
Recording Mode is set.
Backlight compensation function
This protects a backlit subject from being
darkened.
≥A card is inserted, while the Card Recording
Mode is set.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick right to select the
backlight compensation icon [ ].
1 Press the [QUICK START] button.
QUICK
START
1
≥The quick start recording lamp lights up.
(Press the button again to cancel it.)
2 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
ª
≥The image on the screen will become
brighter.
ª To return to normal recording
Select the [ ] icon again.
≥If you operate the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode
dial, the backlight compensation is cancelled.
Night view functions
≥The quick start is now ready.
3 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].
≥This camera will be put into a recording
pause in approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned
on.
This function allows you to record colour subjects
in dark locations to stand out against the
background.
Attach the camera to a tripod, and you can record
images free from vibration.
≥Only manual focusing can be used.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were
missed.
Colour night view function
You can record dark locations brightly in colour.
0 Lux night view function
You can record completely dark locations with the
light of the LCD monitor.
ª To cancel the quick start when the
power is [OFF]
Press and hold the [QUICK START] button for
approx. 2 seconds. The lamp will go off and the
camera will be completely turned off.
≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,
then the lamp will go off and the camera will be
completely turned off.
≥When you rotate the mode dial or remove the
battery, the quick start recording lamp is turned
off and the quick start mode is cancelled. If the
movie camera is turned on and the Tape/Card
Recording Mode is set though, the lamp turns
on and the quick start mode is restored.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick up to select the night
view icon [ ].
≥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.)
≥The zoom magnification may differ from when it
is in the quick start standby mode and when the
recording starts.
1
≥Each upward press switches the modes.
OFF # Colour night view function # 0 Lux
night view function # OFF
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Record mode
3 (In the case of 0 lux night view function)
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens
side.
Soft skin mode
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.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick down to select the soft
skin icon [ ].
≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the
Power LCD Lamp turns on and the screen is
lit in white.
≥Record the subject while viewing it on the
viewfinder.
1
ª To cancel the soft skin mode
Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx.
1.2 m or less.
≥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 night view icon until the night view
indication disappear.
Tele-macro function
By focusing only on the subject and blurring the
background, the image can be impressive. This
camera can focus on the subject at a distance of
approx. 40 cm.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick up to select the
tele-macro icon [ ].
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become
whitish for a while.
≥The night view function makes the signal
charging time of CCD up to approximately 25k
longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible
to the naked eye can be recorded brightly. For
this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible
may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥The night view function is canceled when you
operate the power switch or the mode dial.
1
≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is
automatically set to 10k.
ª To cancel the tele-macro function
Select the [ ] icon again.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust
the focus manually.
≥In the following cases, the tele-macro function is
cancelled.
≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than
10k.
≥The [OFF/ON] switch or the mode dial is
operated.
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Record mode
Fade in/fade out function
Wind noise reduction function
Fade in
This reduces the wind noise coming into the
microphone when recording.
The image and audio gradually appear.
Fade out
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
The image and audio gradually disappear.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon
1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
[
].
ª To cancel the wind noise reduction
function
Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
1
B
≥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.)
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.
Using the built-in video flash
Use the built-in video flash in order to record still
pictures in dark places.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ß] or [ßA].
≥If [ßA] is selected, then the video flash will
automatically flash as necessary.
Pause recording. (fade out)
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
The image/audio gradually disappears. After the
image/audio completely disappears, recording
stops.
PHOTO
SHOT
≥The video flash is activated and the picture
will be recorded.
≥You cannot use the built-in video flash unless
the card is inserted in the movie camera.
≥The movie camera, even when its video flash
has been turned off, automatically determines if
the flash is necessary by detecting the ambient
brightness. (If it determines that the flash is
necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in
yellow.)
≥When the [ß] ([ßi]/[ßj]) indication or the [ßA]
([ßAi]/[ßAj]) indication is displayed, the video
flash can be lit. If the indication is flashing or not
displayed, the flash cannot be lit.
≥The available range of the video flash is approx.
1 to 2.5 metres in a dark place. Pictures will
appear dark or reddish when they are recorded
by using the video flash at distances greater
than 2.5 metres.
ª To cancel fading
Select the [ ] icon again.
ª To select the colour for fade in/out
The colour which appears in fading pictures can
be selected.
1 Set [SETUP] >> [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.
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≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter
≥Using the video flash outdoors or with backlight
or other bright conditions may result in white
blotches (colour blotches) on the pictures. If so,
either adjust the iris manually or use the
backlight compensation function, without using
the flash.
speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication
(either [ßA], [ßAi], or [ßAj]) may disappear
and the video flash may not be lighted.
≥Using the video flash fixes the shutter speed of
1/750 s or faster to 1/500.
≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark
place. If so, adjust the focus manually.
≥The picture may appear dark if video flash is lit
in front of a white background.
≥Carefully read the operating instructions for the
video flash.
Self-timer recording
≥A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash
and may cause a vignetting effect.
≥Do not use the flash with the ND filter (optional)
attached.
≥Set the flash to [ ] where using a flash is
prohibited.
You can record still pictures on a card using the
timer.
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1 Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES].
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥Do not block the flash by hand or any other
means.
PHOTO
SHOT
ª When the video flash is not used
Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ ].
≥After the recording lamp and the [
]
ª To adjust the brightness of the video
flash
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >>
select the desired brightness level.
indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds,
recording will start. After recording, the
self-timer will be cancelled.
≥You cannot press the [PHOTO SHOT] button
half way. Focusing will be carried out with
reference to the focusing frame.
[ßj]:
[ßd0]:
[ßi]:
If the brightness is too high ([ßj] or
[ßAj] indication will appear.)
In normal recording (the [ß] or [ßA]
indication will appear.)
If the brightness is insufficient ([ßi]
or [ßAi] indication will appear.)
ª To stop the timer midway through
Press the [MENU] button.
≥By operating the [OFF/ON] switch or mode dial,
the self-timer standby mode is cancelled.
≥If the continuous photoshot recording is set, the
maximum recordable pictures are recorded.
ª Red eye reduction function
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes
become red from flashes.
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [RED EYE] >> [ON].
≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending
on the recording conditions.
ª Using the video flash VW-FLH3E
(optional)
≥The video flash permits still picture recording in
a dark place 2.5 metres or more distant. The
available range of the video flash is approx. 1 to
4 metres.
≥When the video flash becomes ready to flash,
the [ß] indication appears.
≥The optional video flash and the built-in video
flash cannot be used simultaneously.
≥The brightness of the video flash cannot be
adjusted.
≥The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance
become fixed.
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Record mode
Recording images for wide-screen
Image stabilizer function
TVs
Reduces the image shaking due to hand
movement when recording.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [OIS] >> [ON].
This allows you to record images compatible with
wide-screen TVs.
Wide Function
Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Cinema Function
Images are recorded with a black belt appearing
along the top and bottom of the screen so that
they look like theatre movies.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Wide Function
ª To cancel the image stabilizer function
Set [ADVANCE] >> [OIS] >> [OFF].
Set [ADVANCE] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].
Cinema Function
≥When recording still pictures in the Card
Recording mode, pressing the [PHOTO SHOT]
button halfway increases the effect of the image
stabilizer function. (MEGA OIS)
Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
CINEMA
≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you
turn the image stabilizer off.
≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer
function may not work effectively.
≥When the digital zoom is used
ª To cancel the Wide/Cinema function
Wide Function
Set [ADVANCE] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
≥When a conversion lens is used
≥When the camera is shaken greatly
≥When you record a moving subject while
tracking it
Cinema Function
Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
≥When the Wide Function is activated, the
display such as the menu screen or the
operation icon is expanded horizontally.
≥Images played back vary depending on the TV
connected. Please refer to the operating
instructions for your TV.
≥This function does not widen the recording
range.
≥When images are played back on a TV screen,
the date/time indication may be erased in some
cases.
≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may
deteriorate.
≥When a cinema picture is imported into a
personal computer, the imported picture may
not be displayed correctly, depending on the
software in used.
≥If you use a TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3, we
do not recommend using the wide mode.
(Images are vertically stretched.)
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Record mode
Continuous Photoshot
Recording in various situations
(Scene mode)
Records still pictures continuously at a certain
interval.
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [640].
2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [BURST MODE] >> [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].
AUTO
MANUAL
3 Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
FOCUS
2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the
desired mode.
PHOTO
SHOT
1)
2)
ª To stop continuous photoshot
midway through
Release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
3)
4)
≥You can press the [PHOTO SHOT] button
halfway and then start continuous photoshot.
(Focusing is fixed. If the image stabilizer
function is turned on, then MEGA OIS will be
activated.)
≥The camera records up to 10 still pictures at
intervals of 0.5 seconds. If the shutter speed is
manually set to 1/25, then the still pictures can
be recorded at intervals of 0.7 seconds.
≥One more still picture may be recorded after you
release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥The flash is not used.
≥If set [SELF TIMER] >> [YES], the movie
camera records the maximum number of
pictures recordable.
≥Intervals between recording pictures may
become longer depending on the card. We
recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory
Card.
5)
1) [5] Sports mode
≥To record sports scenes or scenes where
there are quick motions
] Portrait mode
≥To make persons stand out against the
2)
[
background
3)
4)
[
] 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
[
5)
[
≥When using the card formatted by other
equipment or a card that was recorded and
erased repeatedly, the intervals between
recording pictures may become longer. If so,
back up your important data on a PC, and
format your card with this movie camera.
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Record mode
ª To cancel the scene mode function
Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set
the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
Recording in natural colours
(White balance)
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].
Sports mode
≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause
of recorded pictures, this mode presents free
of camera shakes.
≥During normal playback, the image
movement may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light,
mercury light or sodium light because the
colour and brightness of the playback image
may change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical
lines of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports
mode does not function. The [5] indication
flashes.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
2 Move the joystick down until the white
balance indication appears. ([
] etc.)
AWB
MNL
AWB
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker.
Portrait mode
3 Move the joystick left or right in order to
select the white balance mode.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting
to [OFF].
1)
2)
1 AWB
1
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be
recorded finely.
3)
4)
1
1
Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,
the recorded image may become whitish and
the periphery of the recorded image
extremely dark.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,
1) Auto white balance adjustment [
]
AWB
2) Indoor mode (for recording under
incandescent lamps) [
3) Outdoor mode [
4) Manual adjustment mode [
]
]
]
the recorded image may become whitish.
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].
≥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.
≥When setting both the white balance and the
iris/gain, set the white balance first.
≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set
the white balance for correct adjustment.
ª To set the white balance manually
Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white
subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up
to select the [ ] indication.
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ª About flashing of the [ ] indication
Manual focus adjustment
When the manual adjustment mode is
selected
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].
≥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.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[FOCUS].
ª About the white balance sensor
The white balance sensor detects the type of light
source during recording.
AUTO
MANUAL
≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during
recording, or it may not function properly.
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 adjusted, the screen
will temporarily be black.
MNL
MF
≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF]
will be displayed.
3 Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus.
1
2
3
1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.)
2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.)
3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.)
≥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].
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Record mode
≥When recording in the extremely bright place,
Manual shutter speed/aperture
adjustment
the colour of the screen may change or flickers.
If so, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/50
or 1/100.
Shutter Speed
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
When recording persons outdoors at night, select
a slow shutter speed and use a flash. Both the
persons and the background will become
brighter.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you
cannot adjust the gain value.
≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the
screen increases.
Aperture
≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are
iris values that are not displayed.
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].
ª Shutter speed range
1/50–1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode
1/2–1/2000 seconds: Card Recording Mode
The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
AUTO
MANUAL
ª Iris/gain value range
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F1.7,
OPEN (Opened) 0dB, ..., 18dB
FOCUS
Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.
Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
Values with dB are gain values.
2 Move the joystick down until the shutter
speed indication or aperture value
indication appears.
ª Card slow shutter mode
≥If the shutter speed is set to 1/2, 1/3, 1/6, or
1/12, then the card slow shutter mode will be
activated.
MNL
1
/50
OPEN
OdB
≥If the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode dial is
operated, then the slow shutter mode will be
cancelled.
≥In the slow shutter mode:
≥The white balance is fixed.
1)
2)
MNL
MNL
1/50
1/1000
F2.0
0dB
≥Focus in manually.
1) Shutter speed
2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value
3 Move the joystick left or right in order to
adjust the shutter speed or aperture.
≥If the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
[FOCUS], then the shutter speed will
automatically be set to 1/50 and the subject is
focused in on. After that the previous shutter
speed will be restored. When the subject is
focused on, [MF] flashes.
ª To restore to automatic adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[AUTO].
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury
light or sodium light because the 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.
≥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.
≥If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the
subject may not be focused in on.
≥While the movie camera is focusing on the
subject, you cannot operate any control on it
with the exception of [OFF/ON] switch, mode
dial, [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch and
[POWER LCD] button.
≥During normal playback, image movement may
not look smooth.
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Playback mode
≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume
Playback mode
Playing back tape
indication will disappear.
≥If you do not hear the sound, check the settings
of [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
ª Repeat playback
When the tape end is reached, the tape will be
rewound and played back again.
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON].
≥The [
] indication appears. (In order to
1 Operate with joystick.
cancel the repeat playback mode, set
[REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or set [OFF/ON]
switch to [OFF].)
≥When you set [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEBCAM]
and then connect the USB connection cable, the
repeat playback mode is canceled.
ª Settings on the audio
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to
playback with the 1/; icon.)
5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to
playback with the 1/; icon.)
≥If you cannot listen to the desired audio when
playing back a tape, check the settings in
[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].
≥When you record or dub the audio in [12bit] and
set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the
audio will be played back in stereo sound
regardless of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].
∫:
Stop
≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving
images may show noise as a mosaic.
≥Before and after cue/review playback, the
screen may become blue for a moment or
images may be disturbed.
ª To adjust volume
Adjust the speaker or headphone volume for
playback.
1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to adjust the
volume.
VOL
W
T
Towards [r]: increases the volume
Towards [`]: decreases the volume
(Nearer the bar to [r], larger the volume.)
≥On the remote control, press the [T] button to
increase the volume or the [W] button to
decrease it.
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Playback mode
ª To return to normal playback
Press the [1] button on the remote control.
Slow-motion playback/
frame-by-frame playback
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion
playback can only be performed by using
the remote control.)
Slow-motion playback
≥In the reversed slow-motion playback, the time
code indication may be unstable.
Slow-motion playback
Frame-by-frame 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.
≥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.
If the image is recorded in the LP mode, then it
will be played back at a speed approx. 1/3 the
normal speed.
1 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.
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
VOL
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
STOP
2 Press the [π] or [∫] button to vary the
speed.
≥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.)
VAR.
MENU
SEARCH
ENTER
Frame-by-frame playback
1 During playback, press the [;] button on
the remote control.
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 [1] button
on the remote control.
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
VOL
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
STOP
≥Images may be shown in a mosaic-like pattern.
≥The sound is muted during search.
≥This function is canceled when the operation
icon is displayed.
≥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.
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Playback mode
ª To display the on-screen information
Playback on TV
on the TV
Images recorded by this camera can be played
back on a TV.
≥Insert a recorded tape into this camera.
1 Connect the movie camera and a TV.
The information displayed on the LCD monitor or
the viewfinder (operation icon, time code and
mode indication, etc.), date and time can be
displayed on the TV.
1 Press the [OSD] button on the remote
control.
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
[VIDEO IN]
AV/
OSD
TIME
SHOT
[S-VIDEO IN]
[AUDIO IN]
≥Press the button again to erase the OSD
information.
1
2
Playing back card
S-VIDEO
≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.
≥Connect the movie camera and a TV by using
the AV cable 1.
≥If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also
connect an S-Video cable 2 (optional). It
allows you to enjoy more beautiful images.
2 Turn on this camera and set the mode dial
to the Tape Playback Mode.
3 Select the input channel on the TV.
4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;]
icon to start playback.
1 Operate with joystick.
≥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 cable, plug in
the AV cable, too.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying
about the battery running down.
≥Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown
even if you correctly connect the movie camera
with your TV. In this case, set [BASIC] >>
[AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].
E:
Plays back the previous picture.
Plays back the next picture.
D:
1/∫: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures
on the card in order) start/stop
≥While the data on a card are played back, do
not operate the mode dial.
≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or
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.
≥When playing back a file recorded on other
equipment, the date and time display is different
from when it was recorded.
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 connected terminal.
≥If the image does not appear on the TV even if
[BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/Ë] are set,
then set to [OUT]. (-47-)
≥Check the TV’s input setting (input switch).
(For more information, please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)
≥When playing back a picture recorded on other
equipment, its size and that of this movie
camera may appear differently.
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Playback mode
ª To display multiple playback files
Deleting files recorded on a card
Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are
The deleted files cannot be restored.
≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.
1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file
to delete.
displayed.
1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to switch the
images.
≥You can select a file in the multi-screen display.
After selecting the file, press the joystick and
display the operation icon.
Towards [r]: Full-screen display
(Displays 1 image.)
Towards [`]: Multi-screen display
(Displays 6 files on 1 screen.)
2 Move the joystick down to select [ ].
≥In the multi-screen display,
≥Move the joystick to select a file (The
selected file will be encircled by a yellow
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.
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.
≥In order to stop deletion, select [NO].
ª To delete all files
1 Move the joystick down to select [ ].
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.)
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.
≥If an out-of-specs file is played back, the folder/
file name may not be displayed.
≥In case of [ALL FILES], the deletion may take
time if there are many files on the card.
≥When “CARD FULL” is shown during recording,
switch to the Picture Playback Mode and then
delete unnecessary files.
≥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.
≥If there are not any file to delete, insert a new
card.
≥If files conforming to DCF standard are deleted,
all the data related to the files will be deleted.
ª Deleting still picture files recorded on
a card by other equipment
≥A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot
be played back on the movie camera may be
erased.
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Playback mode
Formatting a card
Protecting files on 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 Picture Playback Mode.
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 Picture Playback Mode.
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [CARD FORMAT] >>
1 Set [BASIC] >> [PROTECT] >> [YES].
2 Move the joystick to select a file to be
locked, and then press it.
[YES].
2 When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES] and press the joystick in order
to format the card.
1
≥[
] Indication 1 appears and the selected
≥In order to stop formatting, select [NO].
file is locked. Press the joystick again, and
the lock will be cancelled.
≥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 Memory Card is formatted on other
equipment, the time spent for recording may
become longer. If the SD Memory Card is
formatted on a PC, it cannot be used on the
Movie Camera. Format the SD Memory Card on
the Movie Camera, in this case.
≥2 or more files can be locked in succession.
ª To complete the settings
Press the [MENU] button.
Writing the printing data on a card
(DPOF setting)
You can write the data of pictures to be printed,
number of copies, and other information
(DPOF data) onto the card.
≥The Movie Camera supports SD Memory Cards
formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system
based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [DPOF SET] >> [SET].
2 Move the joystick to select a file to be set,
and then press it.
1
≥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.
≥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.
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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 AV cable
2 Pause at the scene you wish to record, and
press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
PHOTO
SHOT
[VIDEO IN]
AV/
[S-VIDEO IN]
[AUDIO IN]
≥Audio will not be recorded.
1
2
≥The size of still pictures recorded on a card
becomes [640]. (This is not mega pixel still-
picture recording.)
≥If you press the [PHOTO SHOT] button without
pausing, blurred pictures may be recorded.
≥For pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9,
“CANNOT RECORD (WIDE MODE)” is shown,
indicating that still pictures cannot be recorded.
≥DV input and wide images recorded on a tape
cannot be recorded on a card.
S-VIDEO
≥Connect the movie camera and the recorder
by using the AV cable 1.
≥If the recorder has an S-Video terminal, then
also connect an S-Video cable 2 (optional). It
allows you to copy clearer image.
Connecting with the optional DV cable (Only
for equipment with a DV terminal)
DV
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.
≥The image and sound are reproduced.
5 Start recording.
6 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]
icon to stop playback.
7 Stop recording.
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Recording on a tape:
≥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 indications, press the [OSD]
button on the remote control for no indication.
(When you connect the movie camera and a
recorder with the DV cable, these indications
may not appear.)
Move the joystick up to start recording.
Or, while pressing the [¥REC] button on the
remote controller, press the [1] button.
ª When neither image nor sound from
the movie camera is output to the TV
set
¥REC A.DUB
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they
go.
VOL
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
STOP
≥Check the connected terminal.
≥When no image is presented on the TV even if
set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/Ë], set to
[OUT]. (-47-)
Recording on a card:
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
6 Move the joystick of the movie camera
down or press the [∫] button on the remote
controller to stop recording.
Recording the contents of other
equipment
≥While analog input pictures are being
recorded on a tape or when the movie
camera is in recording standby mode, the
photoshot recording is disabled.
You can dub the contents of other equipment to a
DV cassette or card, and can record TV
programs.
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
1 Connect the movie camera and other
equipment.
7 Stop playback. (Other equipment)
≥Do not plug or unplug the cable during recording
or the recording may not be completed properly.
≥Carefully read the operating instructions for your
TV set and video equipment.
≥By operating as [SETUP] or [ADVANCE] >>
[AUDIO REC], set the recording sound mode
([12bit] or [16bit]).
≥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.
≥If a picture containing a copyright protection
signal (copy guard) is recorded, the message
“COPY PROTECTED” appears when recording
it on a tape and the picture is distorted by
mosaic-like patterns at playback.
AV/
[VIDEO OUT]
[S-VIDEO OUT]
[AUDIO OUT]
1
2
S-VIDEO
≥Connect the movie camera and other
equipment by using the AV cable 1.
≥If the recorder has an S-Video terminal, then
also connect an S-Video cable 2 (optional). It
allows you to record clearer image.
2 Set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].
(Movie camera)
3 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES].
(Movie camera)(Only when the Tape
Recording Mode)
≥When wide images are input, the display such
as the menu screen or the operation icon is
expanded horizontally.
≥If, during recording, an operation such as cue
playback or slow motion playback is performed
on external equipment, mosaic-like patterns
may appear on the picture at playback.
≥If pictures are recorded when TV broadcasting
signals are weak or pictures are affected by
noise, they may be distorted or may not even be
played back.
≥If both the S-Video cable and the AV cable are
connected, S -Video signal are input
preferentially.
≥The icon appears.
4 Turn the power on and start playback.
(Other equipment)
5 Start recording. (Movie camera)
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≥The size of still pictures recorded on a card from
Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing)
the external input becomes [640]. (This is not
mega-pixel still-picture recording.)
≥When recording still pictures on a card, you
cannot record sound.
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)
ª Analog/digital conversion
When setting [ADVANCE] >> [DV OUT] >> [ON],
you can output video input from other equipment
in analog form to other digital video equipment
connected through the DV terminal in digital form.
1 Insert the DV cable VW-CD1E (optional)
securely into the DV terminal as far as it will
go.
1 Connect the movie camera and digital video
equipment with the DV cable.
DV
1) Other equipment (Video equipment, etc.)
2) Movie camera
3) Other digital video equipment
1
1)
DV
2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES].
(Recorder)
≥You do not have to follow this step when the
remote control is used in the digital dubbing.
3 Start playback. (Player)
2)
3)
4 Start recording. (Recorder)
DV
Move the joystick up to select [¥/;] icon.
≥A Analog signal
Other equipment (Video equipment, etc.) #
Movie camera
≥B Digital signal
Movie camera # Other digital video
equipment
Or, while pressing the [¥REC] button on the
remote control, press the [1] button.
≥When a pause or cue/review playback is
activated on other equipment during analog/
digital conversion, the image may be disturbed
or no image may be presented.
¥REC A.DUB
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
≥Normally, set [DV OUT] >> [OFF]. If set to [ON],
the image may be disturbed.
VOL
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
STOP
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
You can add music or narration to the recorded
cassette.
the joystick down and select the [∫] icon.
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (If you perform
external input, set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >>
[IN/OUT], and connect an input device.)
Audio dubbing using the microphone terminal
1 Insert a free style remote control or an
external microphone securely into the
[REMOTE/MIC] terminal as far as it will go.
≥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.
REMOTE/MIC
≥Regardless of the menu settings on the
recorder, digital dubbing is carried out in the
same mode as the [AUDIO REC] mode of the
playback tape.
≥The images on the recorder monitor may be
disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded
images.
2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [A.DUB INPUT] >> [MIC].
Audio dubbing (external input) using other
equipment (audio equipment, etc.)
1 Insert the AV cable (supplied) securely into
the AV terminal as far as it will go.
≥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.
AV/
≥When wide images are input, the display such
as the menu screen or the operation icon is
expanded horizontally.
≥While pictures are input from the DV terminal,
the operation icon blinks on instead of
appearing from the side of the screen when you
press the center of the joy stick.
2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [A.DUB INPUT] >>
[AV IN].
3 Find a scene that you want to add sound to,
and press the [;] button on the remote
control.
V
W
/REW PLAY
FF/
;
W
VOL
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
STOP
4 Press the [A.DUB] button on the remote
control to make audio dubbing ready.
ZOOM
A.DUB ;
T
¥REC A.DUB
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
VOL
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
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5 Press the [;] button on the remote control
to start audio dubbing.
Printing pictures by directly
connecting to the printer (PictBridge)
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.)
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
A.DUB ¥
W
VOL
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
STOP
≥Insert a card and set to Picture Playback
Mode.
1 Connect the movie camera and the printer
with the supplied USB cable.
≥When the free style remote control is used,
start recording with the [TALK] button
pressed.
≥Talk into the microphone. Or start play on the
playing device.
6 Press the [;] button on the remote control
to stop audio dubbing.
V
W
FF/
/REW PLAY
W
VOL
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
STOP
1
1 USB cable
≥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.
PictBridge
ª Before recording with audio dubbing
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
≥The [PictBridge] indication appears on the
screen of the movie camera.
(When the printer is being recognized, 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 you want to preserve the original sound
taken during recording, set [SETUP] >>
[AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to take pictures. (When
set [16bit], the sounds taken during recording
are erased after recording with audio dubbing.)
≥Set [BASIC] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] to take
pictures.
ª To play back the sound recorded with
audio dubbing
You can switch between the sound recorded with
audio dubbing and the original sound.
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.
≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as the
power supply.
≥When images are displayed in multi-screen,
they cannot be printed.
[MIX]: It simultaneously plays back the original
sound and the sound added with audio
dubbing.
2 Select [SINGLE PRINT] or [DPOF PRINT].
≥If there is no file with a DPOF setting, you
cannot select [DPOF PRINT].
ª To dub audio while listening to a
pre-recorded sound
≥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.
≥When pausing the audio dubbing, set the
[12bit AUDIO] on the [SETUP] Sub-Menu to
[ST2] and you can check the pre-recorded
sound. When the line input is used, you can dub
audio while listening to the pre-recorded sound
from the speaker.
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3 Move the joystick left and right to select a
desired picture, and then press it.
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 the paper size.
[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer
[4a5 INCH]
[5a7 INCH]
[4a6 INCH]
[A4]
≥You cannot set paper sizes not supported on
the printer.
7 Set [PRINT] >> [YES] to start printing.
ª When you stop printing halfway
Move the joystick down.
≥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.
≥You cannot print pictures that cannot be played
on the movie camera.
≥When the movie camera and the printer are
connected in the Tape Recording/Playback
Mode, the [ WEB] or the [ WEB] Indication
may appear on the LCD monitor. However,
pictures cannot be printed.
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Menu
ª
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]
Menu
Menu list
Menu figures and illustrations are provided for
easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are
different from the actual menu indications.
ª
[TAPE RECORDING MENU]
1) [BASIC]
[DATE/TIME] -47-
[AV JACK] -42-
[USB FUNCTION] (Refer to the operating
instructions for PC connection.)
2) [ADVANCE]
1) [BASIC]
[BLANK SEARCH] -21-
[REC SPEED] -19-
[REC STDBY] -41-
[AUDIO REC] -47-
[A.DUB INPUT] -42-
[REC DATA] -47-
[SCENE MODE] -29-
[REC SPEED] -19-
[BLANK SEARCH] -21-
[WIND CUT] -26-
[CLOCK SET] -15-
[PICT. QUALITY] -22-
[DV OUT] -41-
[REPEAT PLAY] -33-
2) [ADVANCE]
[PICT. QUALITY] -22-
[FLASH] -26-
[RED EYE] -27-
[FLASH LEVEL] -27-
[OIS] -28-
[H.SHOE MIC] -47-
[ASPECT] -28-
3) [SETUP]
[12bit AUDIO] -43-
[AUDIO OUT] -48-
[DISPLAY] -47-
[REMOTE] -17-
[LCD AI] -16-
[LCD SET] -15-
[EVF SET] -15-
[POWER SAVE] -47-
[CINEMA] -28-
[USB FUNCTION] (Refer to the operating
instructions for PC connection.)
[D.ZOOM] -23-
[ZOOM MIC] -23-
[DATE/TIME] -47-
[INITIAL SET] -48-
4) [LANGUAGE] -14-
3) [SETUP]
[FADE COLOUR] -26-
[AUDIO REC] -47-
[REC LAMP] -47-
[DISPLAY] -47-
[REMOTE] -17-
[BEEP SOUND] -47-
[LCD AI] -16-
[LCD SET] -15-
[EVF SET] -15-
[DEMO MODE] -48-
[AV JACK] -47-
[POWER SAVE] -47-
4) [LANGUAGE] -14-
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Menu
ª
[CARD RECORDING MENU]
ª
[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]
2048
1) [BASIC]
[DATE/TIME] -47-
[PROTECT] -37-
1) [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] -29-
[PICT. QUALITY] -22-
[PICTURE SIZE] -22-
[SELF TIMER] -27-
[CLOCK SET] -15-
2) [ADVANCE]
[DPOF SET] -37-
[CARD FORMAT] -37-
2) [ADVANCE]
[BURST MODE] -29-
[FLASH] -26-
[RED EYE] -27-
[FLASH LEVEL] -27-
[OIS] -28-
3) [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] -47-
[REMOTE] -17-
[LCD SET] -15-
[EVF SET] -15-
[LCD AI] -16-
[SHTR EFFECT] -22-
[DATE/TIME] -47-
[INITIAL SET] -48-
[POWER SAVE] -47-
4) [LANGUAGE] -14-
3) [SETUP]
[REC LAMP] -47-
[DISPLAY] -47-
[REMOTE] -17-
[BEEP SOUND] -47-
[LCD AI] -16-
[LCD SET] -15-
[EVF SET] -15-
[POWER SAVE] -47-
4) [LANGUAGE] -14-
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Menu
ª [POWER SAVE]
[OFF]:
Menus related to taking pictures
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 [H.SHOE MIC]
Set to [LOWCUT] and this reduces low sound
noise and wind noise hitting the stereo zoom
microphone (VW-VMH3E; optional) mounted on
the smart accessory shoe.
recording start/stop button.
ª [DATE/TIME]
[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
you use the movie camera, turn it
on again.
≥In the following cases, the power may not turn
off even when set [POWER SAVE] >>
[5 MINUTES].
This switches between date and time indications.
≥The movie camera automatically records the
date and time of picture taking on the tape.
≥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 connecting to the AC outlet
(When using the AC adapter)
≥When connecting the USB cable or the DV
cable to a personal computer or other
equipment
≥When the PC mode
Menus related to playback
ª [REC LAMP]
Set to [ON] and this turns the recording lamp on
during recording, which indicates that recording is
underway. Set to [OFF] and this does not turn on
the lamp even when recording is underway.
ª [AV JACK]
This switches among the output settings of the
AV/headphone terminal.
[IN/OUT]: Use this setting when inputting signals
from other equipment via an AV cable
or a S-Video cable.
[OUT/Ë]: Automatically switches between AV
and headphone output.
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.
[OUT]:
Use this setting when image or sound
is not output normally to the TV in
[OUT/Ë].
ª [BEEP SOUND]
Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are
issued as follows.
≥When using the headphone, set to [SETUP] or
[BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/Ë]. If set to
[OUT], you may hear noises on the right.
1 Beep
≥When you start recording
≥When you turn on the power
2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording
2 Beeps for 4 times
≥When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab
set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs,
and at other times. Check the sentence
displayed on the screen.
ª [REC DATA]
Set to [ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/
gain values, and white balance settings (-30-),
etc.) used during the recordings are displayed
during playback.
≥When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is
set to [AUTO], the indication [AUTO] will
appear.
≥When there is no data, [---] appears on the
display.
≥If the camera data of the movie camera are
played back on other equipment, the settings
information is sometimes not displayed
normally.
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Menu
ª [AUDIO OUT]
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)
Other menus
ª [INITIAL SET]
When there is a menu that cannot be selected
depending on a combination of functions, set to
[YES] for changing the menu settings back to the
initial shipping condition.
(Language setting cannot be back to the initial
shipping condition.)
ª [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
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
LOWCUT :
External microphone supporting
the smart accessory shoe (LOW
CUT) -5-
Sports mode (Scene mode) -29-
Portrait mode (Scene mode) -29-
Low light mode (Scene mode)
-29-
Spotlight mode (Scene mode)
-29-
Surf & snow mode (Scene mode)
-29-
Auto white balance -30-
Indoor mode (recording under
incandescent lamp) -30-
Outdoor mode -30-
White balance adjustment mode
-30-
Others
Indications
5:
Various functions and the movie camera status
are shown on the screen.
:
:
Basic indications
r:
Remaining battery power
0h00m00s00f: Time code
:
:
15:30:45:
Date/Time indication
Recording indications
:
AWB
:
R0:45:
Remaining tape time
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the
indication starts flashing.)
:
:
SP:
Standard Play mode
(Recording speed mode) -19-
Long Play mode
(Recording speed mode) -19-
Recording -20-
:
WEB CAMERA mode (recording)
-44-
LP:
¥:
Playback indications
; (Green):
; (Green flash):
Recording pause -20-
¥:
1:
;:
5:
6:
D/E:
;1/2;:
Recording underway
Playback -33-
Pause -33-
Standby mode
Fade out
Recording check -21-
Cinema mode -28-
Wide mode -28-
Digital zoom -23-
Automatic mode -19-
Manual mode -29-
Manual focus -31-
Zoom magnification indication
-23-
Back light mode -24-
Shutter speed -32-
F number -32-
Gain value -32-
Soft skin mode -25-
Tele macro -25-
Fade (White) -26-
Fade (Black) -26-
Colour night view function -24-
0 Lux night view function -24-
Video flash turned on -26-
VIdeo flash turned off -27-
Video flash (setting to [i]) -27-
Video flash (setting to [j]) -27-
Red eye reduction -27-
Zoom microphone -23-
Wind noise reduction -26-
When the microphone of the free
style remote control with mic is
used -18-
; (Red):
Fast-forward/Cue playback -33-
Rewind/Review playback -33-
Slow motion playback -34-
Frame-by-frame playback -34-
Variable-speed search -34-
Repeat playback -33-
WEB CAMERA mode (playback)
-44-
Audio dubbing -42-
Audio dubbing pause -42-
Prepared for audio dubbing
(microphone)
Prepared for audio dubbing (Line)
Blank search -21-
Audio dubbing input display -42-
Audio recording mode -47-
Volume adjustment -33-
:
CINEMA
:
16:9
:
:
2k5:
:
AUTO
:
:
MNL
MF:
5k:
:
A.DUB ¥:
A.DUB ;:
:
:
1/500:
F2.4:
6dB:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
MIC, AV IN:
12bit, 16bit:
:
Card
æ:
± (White):
¥ (Green):
:
:
0Lux
ß/ßA:
:
Progressive photoshot mode -22-
Shutter chance mark -21-
Shutter chance mark -21-
Continuous photoshot recording
-29-
Self-Timer recording -27-
MEGA OIS -28-
ßi/ßAi:
ßj/ßAj:
£:
:
ZOOM
:
MEGA [:
(White):
(Green):
:
:
Photoshot mode
:
While the card is being read
While photoshot recording is
activated
Using the card that cannot be
recognized
:
External microphone supporting
the smart accessory shoe -5-
(Red):
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(
):
Photoshot picture quality -22-
Remaining number of photoshot
pictures (When the remaining
number of photoshot pictures
reaches 0, the red indication
flashes.)
Slide show playback -35-
PictBridge mode -43-
Folder/File display
File number
Number of DPOF Setting -37-
Lock setting -37-
[640k480] Image size
[1280k960] Image size
[1600k1200] Image size
[2048k1512] Image size
Warning/alarm indications
0:
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.
:
PictBridge:
100-0001:
No.00:
1:
:
No cassette is inserted.
[--]/0:
The built-in battery is low. -15-
°: The warning/alarm indication appears when
you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor
towards the viewfinder and check the
warning/alarm indication.
:
640
:
:
:
1280
1600
2048
:
No card is inserted.
REMOTE :
An incorrect remote control mode has been
selected. -17-
2END:
≥For images not recorded with this movie
camera, the size display is determined as
follows according to the number of horizontal
pixels.
QXGA
UXGA
SXGA
The tape came to the end during recording.
:: The video heads are dirty. -57-
:
:
:
2048 or more
1600 or more, less than 2048
1280 or more, less than 1600
1024 or more, less than 1280
800 or more, less than 1024
640 or more, less than 800 (The
size is not displayed at under
640 pixels.)
Textual indications
:
XGA
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. -56-
:
SVGA
:
640
LOW BATTERY:
The battery is low. Recharge it. -8-
NO TAPE :
No tape is inserted. -10-
TAPE END:
The tape came to the end during recording.
CHECK REC TAB:
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.
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. -17-
WRONG TAPE FORMAT:
You are attempting to play back a tape
section that has been recorded with a
different TV system. This cassette is
incompatible.
UNPLAYABLE CARD:
You are attempting to play back data not
compatible with this movie camera.
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NO PAPER IN PRINTER:
UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED):
Audio dubbing cannot be performed
because the original recording was in LP
mode.
There is no paper. Check the connected
printer.
PRINTER ERROR:
UNABLE TO A.DUB:
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.
You are attempting to perform audio
dubbing on a non-recorded tape.
COPY PROTECTED:
Images cannot be recorded correctly
because the medium is protected by a copy
guard.
CAN NOT USE USB:
You are connecting the USB cable with the
DV cable connected.
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:
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.
No card is inserted.
CARD FULL:
REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR:
At the time of 0 Lux night view mode, when
LCD monitor is not reversed, it displays.
When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°
towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD
monitor cannot be adjusted.
Card does not have sufficient memory
remaining.
Select Picture Playback Mode and delete
unnecessary files.
NO DATA:
There are not any recorded files on the
card.
CHANGE ASPECT TO 4:3:
You are attempting to record pictures with
an aspect ratio of 16:9 by pressing the
[PHOTO SHOT] button.
FILE LOCKED:
You are attempting to erase protected files.
CARD LOCKED:
The write protection switch on the SD
Memory Card is set to [LOCK].
NEED HEAD CLEANING:
The video heads are dirty. -57-
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:
An irregularity in the equipment has been
detected. Press the [RESET] button (-5-).
This may solve the problem.
CHANGE MODE TO USE USB:
The USB cable is connected to the movie
camera in Card Recording Mode.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE:
You are attempting to turn the mode dial in
PC 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.
NO INK IN PRINTER:
There is no ink. Check the connected
printer.
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Functions cannot be used
simultaneously
≥Flash
≥While recording to a tape
≥During demo mode
≥When continuous
photoshot is used
≥When the colour night
view function is used
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.
≥Zoom
≥When the microphone of
the free style remote
control or an external
microphone is used
Functions
Conditions which disable
the functions
microphone
≥Wind noise
reduction
≥Progressive
≥When recording onto a
tape and a card
simultaneously
≥When digital zoom
(10k or higher) is used
≥When the shutter speed is
1/750 or faster in Tape
Recording Mode
≥When the gain value is
increased in Tape
Recording Mode
≥When brightness is
insufficient with the flash
≥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
≥When the shutter speed is
1/12 or slower in the Card
Recording mode
[
] in Tape Recording
Mode
≥When a menu is
displayed
≥When the colour night
view function is used
≥When the portrait mode of
the scene mode is used in
Tape Recording Mode
≥When the wide mode 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
search
≥Digital zoom
≥Wide mode
≥Fade
≥When the Card Recording
mode is used
≥Deleting files
≥When the write protect
switch on the card is set
to [LOCK]
≥Backlight
compensation
≥When the iris/gain is set
≥When the colour night
view function is used
≥When the file is protected
≥Formatting
≥When the write protect
switch on the card is set
to [LOCK]
≥Soft skin
≥Tele-macro
≥Recording
check
≥While recording to a tape
≥Audio dubbing
≥The section of a tape
recorded in LP mode
≥The blank section of a
tape
≥Sounds sent through the
DV terminal
≥Colour Night
View
≥While recording to a tape
≥When the Card Recording
mode is used
≥Continuous
Photoshot
≥When [PICTURE SIZE] is
set to other than [640]
≥When the shutter speed is
1/12 or slower
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5: The movie camera cannot be operated
Before requesting repair (Problems
and solutions)
though powered up.
The movie camera does not operate
normally.
Power/Body
1: The movie camera power cannot be turned
on.
• Remove the cassette and then press the
[RESET] button. (-55-) 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 power lamp comes on when opening
the cassette cover? (-12-) Make sure that the
battery and the AC adaptor are properly
connected. (-8-)
• Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the
battery and remove the cassette.
• Close the cassette cover completely, and fully
open it again. (-10-)
7: No operation other than cassette removal
can be performed.
• Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully
charged battery.
• 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.
2: The movie camera power is turned off
automatically.
• 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. (-47-)
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. (-8-)
• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
condensation indication disappears. (-56-)
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. (-17-)
• 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. (-56-)
4: Battery runs down quickly.
• Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the
AC adaptor. (-8-)
• 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. (-17-)
Recording
1: Recording does not start although power is
supplied to the movie camera and the
cassette is correctly inserted.
• Are you using the battery in an extremely cold
place? The battery is affected by ambient
temperature. In cold places, the operating time
of the battery becomes shorter.
• Has the battery worn out? The battery has a
limited life. If the operating time is still too short
even after the battery is fully charged,
depending on the usage, the battery has worn
out and can no longer be used.
• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on
the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),
recording cannot be performed. (-10-)
• 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. (-19-)
• Has condensation occurred? No operation
other than cassette removal can be performed
when condensation occurs. Wait until the
condensation indication disappears. (-56-)
• Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is
open, the movie camera may not operate
normally. Close the cassette cover. (-10-)
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Playback (Sound)
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]. (-48-)
3: A cassette cannot be inserted.
• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
condensation indication disappears.
1: Sound is not played back from the built-in
speaker of the movie camera or the
headphones.
0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push
the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume
indication and adjust it. (-33-)
2: Different sounds are reproduced at the
same time.
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. (-60-) If so, use the manual
focus mode to adjust the focus. (-31-)
• Is the colour night view function set? When the
colour night view function is working, focusing
shifts into the manual mode.
• 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]. (-43-)
• 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. (-48-)
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. (-10-)
• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that
was recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not
allow audio dubbing. (-19-)
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]. (-43-)
• Is the variable speed search function working?
Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button on the
remote control to cancel the variable speed
search function. (-34-)
Indications
1: A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in
the screen centre.
• Read the contents and respond to them.
(-50-)
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.
4: The remaining tape time Indication does not
match the actual remaining tape time.
• If scenes of less than 15 seconds are
continuously recorded, the remaining tape time
cannot be correctly displayed.
• In some cases, the remaining tape time
indication may show remaining tape time that is
2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual
remaining tape time.
5: A function indication such as mode
indication, remaining tape time indication,
or time code indication is not shown.
• If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF],
indications other than the tape running
condition, warning, and date indications
disappear.
6: Noise is heard from the right headphone.
• Have you set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT]?
When you use the headphones, set to [OUT/
Ë].
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5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is
Playback (Pictures)
1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images
displayed.
during cue or review playback.
• The image was either recorded in a different
format, or data is damaged.
• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital
video systems. It is not a malfunction.
2: Horizontal stripes appear on images during
cue and review playback.
• Horizontal stripes may appear depending on
the scene, but this is not a malfunction.
3: Although the movie camera is correctly
connected to a TV, playback images cannot
be seen.
• Have you selected video input on the TV?
Please read the operating instructions of your
TV and select the channel that matches the
input terminals used for the connection.
4: Playback picture is not clear.
• Are the heads of the movie camera dirty? If the
heads are dirty, playback image cannot be
clear. Clean the heads by using the head
cleaner for digital video (optional). (-57-)
• If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises
may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the
terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the
cable to the AV terminal.
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.
RESET
• 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.
A
• If you do not press the [RESET] button, the
power to the movie camera is turned off
automatically about 1 minute later.
Card
1: Recorded pictures are not clear.
• Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >>
[
pictures with fine details may include a mosaic-
like pattern. Set [PICT. QUALITY] >> [
• 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.
3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the
movie camera is not recognized by the PC.
• Is the USB driver installed? For information,
refer to the operating instructions for PC
connection (separate volume).
]? If recording is done with it set to [
],
].
(-22-)
2: A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted.
• Is the file locked? Locked files cannot be
deleted. (-37-)
• For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect
switch is set to [LOCK], then deletion is
disabled. (-11-)
3: Photoshot playback images do not look
normal.
4: When the USB cable is disconnected, an
error message will appear on PC.
• The picture may be damaged. In order to
prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a
cassette or a personal computer is
recommended.
• To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-
click the [ ] icon in the task tray and follow the
instructions on the screen.
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.
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5: The movie camera malfunctions on editing,
Cautions for Use
dubbing from digital video equipment, or
using “MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV”.
• If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such as
SP and LP (recording mode), 12bit and 16bit
(sound recording mode), normal 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: 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.)
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.
ª About condensation
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.
3 in yellow:
Dews are slightly adhering on the head or the
tape.
3 in red:
Dews are adhering on the head or the tape.
1 Remove the tape if it is inserted.
≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the
cassette holder. This is not a malfunction.
2 Leave the movie camera with the cassette
cover closed to cool or warm it to the
ambient temperature.
• Is the video stream driver installed? For details,
refer to the operating instructions for PC
connection.
When [3] in yellow
≥You cannot use the Tape Recording/
Playback Mode. Leave the movie camera
for about 30 minutes.
≥However, you can use the Card Recording
Mode or Picture Playback Mode when a
cassette is not inserted.
When [3] in red
≥The power Lamp blinks for about 1 minute
and then the movie camera automatically
turns off. Leave it for about 2 to 3 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.
≥The condensation indication may not appear
depending on circumstances. When
condensation occurs on the lens or the movie
camera, it may also occur on the head and the
tape. Do not open the cassette cover.
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≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or
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.
images may be distorted, by strong magnetic
fields created by speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by
digital circuits including microprocessor may
adversely affect the movie camera, causing the
disturbance of images and sounds.
≥If the movie camera is affected by such
equipment and does not function properly, turn
off the movie camera power and detach the
battery or AC adaptor. Then, connect the
battery or AC adaptor again and turn on the
movie camera power.
Do not use your movie camera near radio
transmitters or high-voltage cables.
≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or
high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds
may be adversely affected.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the 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.
While carrying the movie camera, do not drop
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.
ª About dirty heads
If video heads (the parts that closely contact
with the tape) become dirty, normal recording
and playback are not properly performed.
Clean the heads with the digital video head
cleaner.
≥Insert the head cleaner into the movie camera,
set it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it
back for about 10 to 20 seconds. (If you do not
stop the playback, it automatically stops about
30 seconds later.)
≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.
If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD
CLEANING” appears during recording. During
playback, moreover, the following symptoms
appear.
≥Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the
sound is interrupted.
≥Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes
appear.
When normal playback cannot be performed
even after the head cleaning
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.)
ª About the movie camera
≥When the movie camera is used for a long time,
the camera body becomes warm, but this is not
a malfunction.
≥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.
Keep the movie camera away from
magnetized equipment such as a cellular
phones, microwave ovens, TVs, and video
game equipment.
≥If you use the movie camera on or near a TV,
images or sounds may be disturbed due to
electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the
instructions.
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Do not use this movie camera for surveillance
≥If the battery is kept in a high-temperature, high-
humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals
may rust and cause malfunctions.
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.
≥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.
About the flash
≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery
terminals should be removed.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥Since there are high-voltage sections inside the
flash, do not disassemble it to avoid electric
shock.
≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may
result in an explosion.
ª About the battery
≥If the operating time is very short even after the
battery has been recharged, the battery has
worn out. Please purchase a new 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.
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.
ª About the AC adaptor
≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more
time than normal.
≥If the temperature of the battery is extremely
high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] lamp may
continue flashing, and the battery may not be
charged. After the battery temperature has
decreased or increased sufficiently, recharging
starts automatically. So, wait for a while. If the
lamp still continues flashing even after the
recharging, the battery or AC 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.)
Prepare spare batteries when going out for
recording.
≥Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the
period during you want to record pictures in. In
cold places such as a ski resort, the period
during which you can record pictures is
shortened.
≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor
and battery clean.
≥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.
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.
After use, be sure to take the cassette out and
detach the battery from the movie camera or
pull out the AC mains lead from AC mains
socket.
≥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.
≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free
from humidity, with as constant temperature as
possible. (Recommended temperature: 15oC to
25oC, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)
≥Extremely high temperatures or low
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
≥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.
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≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and
humidity may damage the tape. Such usage
may cause damage to the movie camera and
the heads.
ª LCD monitor/viewfinder
LCD monitor
≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a
dry soft cloth.
≥After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the
beginning, put the cassette in the case to
protect it from dust, and store it upright.
Keep the cassette away from strong
magnetism.
≥Apparatuses using magnets such as magnetic
necklaces and toys have magnetic force that is
stronger than expected, and they may erase the
contents of a recording or may increase noise.
≥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
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.
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 open the card slot
cover to pull out the card, turn off the power,
or cause any vibrations or impacts.
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.
Viewfinder
≥To remove dust from inside the viewfinder,
dismount the viewfinder first. When the dust is
difficult to remove, get rid of it with a cotton
swab dampened with water. Then wipe the
viewfinder with a dry cotton swab.
≥To clean the inside of the viewfinder, keep
pressing 1 and hold the eyecup 2 and pull it
out.
After use, be sure to remove the card from the
movie camera for storage.
≥After use, or when storing or carrying the card,
put it in the storage case.
≥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.
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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.
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.
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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.)
≥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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White balance adjustment determines the white
Explanation of terms
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 recognize the reference white
colour.
ª Automatic white balance
White balance adjustment recognizes 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.
ª Auto focus
Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens
forward and backward inside the movie camera to
bring the subject into focus.
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.
Recording a subject with one end located
closer to the movie camera and the other end
farther away from it
≥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.
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12)
Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty
glass
≥The subject behind the glass will not be
focused because the focus is on the dirty
glass.
Recording a subject that is surrounded by
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly
reflective objects
≥The recording subject may become blurry
because the movie camera focuses on the
objects with glossy surfaces or on highly
reflective objects.
Outside of the effective range of automatic white
balance adjustment, the image will become
reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range
of automatic white balance adjustment, the
automatic white balance adjustment may not
function properly if there is more than one light
source. For light outside the functional auto white
balance adjustment range, use the manual white
balance adjustment mode.
1) The effective range of automatic white
balance adjustment on this movie camera
2) Blue sky
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.
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
ª White balance
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.
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S-Video input level:
Specifications
Specifications
Y Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
C Input: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm
Audio input level (Line):
316 mV, 10 kohm or more
Mic input:
Digital Video Camera
Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
(Stereo mini jack)
Information for your safety
USB:
Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant
(Hi-Speed)
Power source:
DC 7.9/7.2 V
Power consumption:
No copyright protection support
PictBridge-compliant
Digital interface:
DV input/output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)
Video flash:
Recording
4.0 W (When using viewfinder)
4.3 W (When using LCD monitor)
GN 5.5
Dimensions:
Recording format:
Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format)
Tape used:
Approx. 81 mm (W) k73 mm (H) k144 mm (D)
Weight:
6.35 mm digital video tape
Recording/playback time:
SP: 80 min; LP: 120 min (with DVM80)
Video
Approx. 500 g (without supplied battery, DV cassette
and lens cap)
Approx. 600 g (with supplied battery, DV cassette
and lens cap)
Recording system:
Digital component
Television system:
Operating temperature:
0oC–40oC
Operating humidity:
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:
10%–80%
Card memory functions
Recording media:
SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/
128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB (Maximum))
1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor
(Effective pixels: moving picture/630 Kk3, still
picture/710 Kk3, Total: 800 Kk3)
Lens:
Please confirm the latest information on the
following website.
(This Site is English only.)
Auto iris, F1.6, Focal length; 2.85–28.5 mm, Macro
(Full range AF)
Filter diameter:
43 mm
Zoom:
10:1 Power zoom
Monitor:
2.5-inch LCD
Viewfinder:
Colour electronic viewfinder
Microphone:
Stereo (with a zoom function)
Speaker:
1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm
Standard illumination:
1,400 lx
Minimum required illumination:
1 lx (Colour Night View Mode)
Video output level:
Still picture recording file format:
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based
on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding
Still picture size:
Mega pixel recording:
2048k1512
1600k1200
1280k960
VGA recording: 640k480
WEB camera
Compression:
Motion JPEG
Image size:
320k240 pixels (QVGA)
Frame rate:
Approx. 6 fps
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
S-Video output level:
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
C Output: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm
Audio output level (Line):
316 mV, 600 ohm
Video input level:
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
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AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Power source:
AC 110–240 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) k32 mm (H) k91 mm (D)
Weight:
Approx. 110 g
Weight and dimensions are approximate values.
Specifications may change without prior notice.
Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional)
PICTURE
SIZE
[640]
[1280]
[1600]
[2048]
PICT.
QUALITY
8 MB
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
45
95
9
21
15
35
5
13
9
21
3
5
100
200
8
13
220
440
47
76
30
47
18
29
440
880
98
158
302
628
1246
2495
63
98
39
62
880
1760
3520
7040
187
390
774
1550
121
252
502
1006
187
390
774
1550
75
119
248
493
989
1760
3520
7040
158
314
629
14080
≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.
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