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Operating Instructions
Digital Video Camera
Model No.
NV-GS27GN
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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Contents
Information for your safety............................... 2
Playback mode
Playing back tape.......................................... 28
Frame-by-frame playback ............................. 29
Playback on TV ............................................. 29
Before using
Accessories ..................................................... 4
Optional ........................................................... 4
Parts identification and handling...................... 4
Fitting the lens cap .......................................... 6
The grip belt..................................................... 6
Power supply ................................................... 7
Charging time and recordable time.................. 8
Turning the camera on..................................... 8
Setting date and time....................................... 9
Using the LCD monitor .................................. 10
Using the viewfinder ...................................... 10
Quick start...................................................... 11
Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 12
Selecting a mode........................................... 13
How to use the joystick.................................. 13
Help mode ..................................................... 14
Switching the language.................................. 15
Using the menu screen.................................. 15
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 16
Edit mode
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR
(Dubbing) .................................................... 30
Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing)......................................... 30
Menu
Menu list........................................................ 31
Menus related to taking pictures ................... 32
Menus related to playback ............................ 33
Other menus.................................................. 33
Others
Indications ..................................................... 34
Warning/alarm indications ............................. 34
Functions cannot be used simultaneously .... 35
Before requesting repair
(Problems and solutions) ............................ 36
Cautions for Use............................................ 38
Explanation of terms...................................... 41
Record mode
Check before recording ................................. 17
Recording on a tape ...................................... 18
Recording check............................................ 18
Blank search function .................................... 19
Recording a still picture on a tape
Specifications
Specifications ................................................ 43
(Photoshot).................................................. 19
Zoom in/out function ...................................... 20
Recording yourself......................................... 20
Backlight compensation function ................... 21
Colour Night view function............................. 21
Soft skin mode............................................... 22
Fade in/fade out function ............................... 22
Wind noise reduction function........................ 23
Recording images for wide-screen TVs......... 23
Image stabilizer function................................ 24
Recording in various situations
(Scene mode).............................................. 24
Recording in natural colours
(White balance)........................................... 25
Manual focus adjustment............................... 26
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ... 27
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Before using
Parts identification and handling
Before using
Accessories
ª Camera
The followings are the accessories supplied with
this product.
(3)
(4)
1)
(1)
2)
4)
3)
(5)
(2)
(1) White balance sensor -26-
(2) Grip belt -6-
(3) Lens
≥Fit the MC protector (VW-LMC30E;
optional), the ND filter (VW-LND30E;
optional), the tele conversion lens
(VW-LT3014E; optional) or the wide
conversion lens (VW-LW3007E; optional) in
front of the lens. Do not fit the other
1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead
-7-
2) Battery pack -7-
3) AV cable -30-
4) Digital video head cleaner -39-
accessories. (except for the lens cap)
(4) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -20-, -23-
(5) Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -30-
Optional
(6)
(7)
1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11GN)
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-LW3007E)
8) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3014E)
9) ND filter (VW-LND30E)
(8)
DV
10) MC protector (VW-LMC30E)
11) Tripod (VW-CT45E)
12) DV cable (VW-CD1E)
(9)
(10)
(6) Speaker -28-
(7) Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -12-
(8) Cassette holder -12-
(9) DV terminal [DV] -30-
≥Some optional accessories may not be
available in some countries.
(10) USB terminal [
]
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(15)
(16)
(11)
(12)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(25)
(20)
(26)
(27)
(13)
(25) Cassette cover -12-
(26) Zoom lever [W/T] -20-
Volume lever [sVOLUMEr] -28-
(27) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -19-
(14)
(11) Viewfinder -10-, -41-
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.
(12) Battery holder -7-
(28)
(13) Battery release lever
[BATTERY RELEASE] -7-
(14) DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -7-
(15) Power switch [OFF/ON] -8-
(16) Status indicator -8-
(28) 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.)
(17) Menu button [MENU] -15-
(18) Joystick -13-
(19) Mode dial -13-
(20) Recording start/stop button -18-
(29)
(21)
(23)
(24)
(29) Shoulder strap fixture
(22)
(21) LCD monitor -10-, -41-
1
3
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.
2
≥Put the strap (optional) 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.
(22) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -10-
(23) Reset button [RESET] -35-, -38-
(24) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] -17-, -24-, -27-
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Fitting the lens cap
The grip belt
Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.
1 The lens cap and lens cap cord comes
preattached to the grip belt.
Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.
1 Adjust the belt length.
Pass the end of the lens cap cord through
the attached eye on the lens cap. Then pass
the lens cap through the loop made by itself
and pull tight.
3
1
2
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Fix the belt.
≥When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap
cord in the direction of the arrow. 1
≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover
the lens with the lens cap for protection. 2
1
2
≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs
firmly.
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ª Connecting to the AC outlet
Power supply
ª Charging the battery
When this product is purchased, the battery is not
charged. Charge the battery before using this
product.
≥Battery charging time (-8-)
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries.
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
1
≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC
adaptor, then the battery will not get charged.
Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.
1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC
adaptor and the AC mains socket.
2 Put the battery on the battery mount by
aligning the mark, and then securely plug it
in.
1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC
adaptor and the AC mains socket.
2 Connect the DC input lead to the AC
adaptor.
3 Connect the DC input lead to this product.
≥The output plug of the AC mains lead is not
completely connected to the AC adaptor
socket. As shown in 1, there is a gap.
≥Do not use the power cord for other
equipment since the power cord is exclusively
designed for the movie camera. Or do not use
the power cord of other equipment for the
movie camera.
ª Fitting the battery
Push the battery against the battery holder and
slide it until it clicks.
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 Removing the battery
While sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] lever,
slide the battery to remove it.
BATTERY
RELEASE
≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not
fall.
≥Before removing the battery, be sure to set the
[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
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≥The recordable time will become shorter in the
following cases:
Charging time and recordable time
The times shown in the table below show the
times at a temperature of 25 oC and a humidity of
60%. This is just a guide. If the temperature is
higher or lower than the specified value, the
charging time will become longer.
≥When you use both the viewfinder and the
LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself
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.
Supplied
battery/
CGR-DU06
(7.2 V/
A
B
1 h 40 min
1 h 50 min
(1 h 25 min)
55 min
≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity,
the display will change:
#
#
C
#
#
. If the battery
640 mAh)
(45 min)
discharges, then
(
) will flash.
CGA-DU12
(7.2 V/
1150 mAh)
A
B
2 h 25 min
3 h 15 min
(2 h 40 min)
1 h 40 min
(1 h 20 min)
2 h 45 min
3 h 50 min
(3 h)
Turning the camera on
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.
C
CGA-DU14
(7.2 V/
1360 mAh)
A
B
ª How to turn on the power
1 While pressing the button 1, set the
[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].
C
1 h 55 min
(1 h 30 min)
3 h 55 min
5 h 45 min
(4 h 30 min)
2 h 55 min
(2 h 15 min)
1 h 30 min
1 h 55 min
(1 h 30 min)
1 h
CGA-DU21
(7.2 V/
2040 mAh)
A
B
1
C
OFF
ON
CGA-DU07
(7.2 V/
680 mAh)
A
B
≥The status indicator lights red and the power
turns on.
≥If the LCD monitor is closed and the
viewfinder is retracted while the [OFF/ON]
switch is set to [ON] in the Tape Recording
Mode, the power turn off.
C
(45 min)
A Charging time
B Maximum continuously recordable time
C Intermittent recordable time
(The intermittent recordable time refers to
recordable time when the recording and stopping
operations are repeated.)
ª How to turn off the power
1 While pressing the button 1, set the
[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
“1 h 40 min” indicates 1 hour 40 minutes.
≥The battery CGR-DU06 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).
1
OFF
ON
≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] when not
using the camera.
≥The status indicator goes off when the power
turns off.
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ª How to turn the power on and off with
the LCD monitor/viewfinder
When the power switch is set to [ON], the power
can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor
and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape
Recording Mode.
Setting date and time
When the movie camera is turned on for the first
time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.
OFF
ON
1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the
viewfinder to use. (-10-)
≥Select [YES] and press the centre of the
joystick. Do steps 2 and 3 below to set the date/
time.
If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then
adjust it.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-15-)
≥The LCD monitor or the viewfinder will be
activated.
2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the
viewfinder.
OFF
ON
2 Move the joystick left or right in order to
select the item to be set. Then move the
joystick up or down to set the desired value.
≥The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
≥The 24-hour clock is used.
≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD
monitor is closed and the viewfinder is
retracted.
≥The status indicator automatically goes off
and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to
[ON] (-11-), the unit goes into quick start
standby mode and the status indicator lights
green.)
≥The power does not turn off even if the LCD
monitor is closed and the viewfinder is
retracted while recording on a tape.
3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the
viewfinder to turn the power on and use the
movie camera again.
3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.
≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
ª About date/time
≥The date and time function are driven by a
built-in lithium battery.
≥Make sure to check the time before recording
because the built-in clock is not very accurate.
OFF
ON
≥The status indicator lights up and the power
turns on.
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≥If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards
ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery
≥If [0] or [--] is appears when the camera is
turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has
run down. Use the steps below to charge the
battery. When turn on the power for the first time
after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will
appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time.
Connect the AC adaptor to the camera or attach
the battery to the camera, and the built-in lithium
battery will be recharged. Leave the camera as
is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive
the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if
the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF], the battery
is still being recharged.)
the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when
recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the
viewfinder simultaneously light.
Using the viewfinder
ª Extending the viewfinder
1 Pull out the viewfinder. Extend it by
pinching the extension knob.
WARNING
THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST
ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY,
CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER
CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR
NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.
≥The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD
monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be
deactivated.)
ª Adjusting the field of view
1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece
corrector knob.
Using the LCD monitor
You can record the image while viewing it on the
opened LCD monitor.
1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor open part
and open the LCD monitor out in the
direction of the arrow.
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≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
from the menu.
≥It can open up to 90o.
2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you
prefer.
1180o
2 90o
≥It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or
90o 2 towards the viewfinder.
≥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.
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ª To cancel Quick Start
Quick start
1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF].
(-15-)
When quick start is on the battery power is still
being consumed, even when the LCD monitor
and the viewfinder are closed.
The camera will resume recording/pause mode
about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder is reopened.
≥If the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF] while the
unit is in quick start standby, the power turns off.
≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,
then the status indicator will go off and the
camera will be completely turned off.
≥Please note in quick start mode approximately
half the pause recording power is being
consumed. Using quick start mode will reduce
the battery recording/playback time.
≥This is only activated in the following cases.
≥A tape is inserted, while the Tape Recording
Mode is set.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [ON].
(-15-)
≥If the Mode dial is moved or the battery is
removed in quick start standby mode, quick
start is cancelled and the power turns off.
≥When the camera is quick-started with the white
balance on automatic, it may take some time
until the white balance is adjusted if the scene
being recorded has a light source different from
the scene last recorded. (When the colour night
view function is used, however, the white
balance of the scene last recorded is retained.)
≥If the power is turned on in quick start standby,
the zoom magnification becomes 5k and the
picture size may differ from what it was before
quick start standby.
MENU
≥If [POWER SAVE] (-32-) is set to [5 MINUTES]
and the unit automatically goes into quick start
standby mode, set the [OFF/ON] switch to
[OFF], then to [ON] again. Also, close the LCD
monitor and retract the viewfinder and then
open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder
again.
2 While the [OFF/ON] switch is still set to
[ON], close the LCD monitor and retract the
viewfinder.
OFF
ON
≥When using the AC adaptor, quick start can be
used even if a tape is not inserted.
≥The status indicator lights green and the unit
goes into quick start standby mode.
≥The movie camera will not go into quick start
standby unless the LCD monitor is closed and
the viewfinder is retracted.
3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the
viewfinder.
OFF
ON
≥The status indicator lights red and the camera
is put into recording pause approx.
1.7 seconds after it is turned on.
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≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette,
Inserting/removing a cassette
use the blank search function to find the position
where you want to continue recording. If you are
overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be
sure to find the position where you want to
continue recording.
1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on
the power.
2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the
cassette cover.
≥Close the cassette cover tightly.
OPEN/
EJECT
≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get
anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.
≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassette
completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store
the case in an upright position. (-40-)
≥If the indicator of the condensation does not
display on the LCD monitor and/or the
≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette
holder will come out.
viewfinder and you notice condensation on the
lens or the main unit, do not open the cassette
cover otherwise condensation may be formed
on the heads or the cassette tape. (-38-)
3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/
remove the cassette.
ª When the cassette holder does not
come out
≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then
open it again completely.
≥Check if the battery has run down.
≥Check if the cassette compartment cover is in
contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be
sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when
opening.
≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown
in the figure, and then securely insert it as far
as it goes.
≥When removing, pull it straight out.
4 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close
the cassette holder.
≥The cassette holder is housed.
1
PUSH
ª When the cassette holder cannot be
housed
Caution:
≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON]
again.
Take care not to trap your fingers under the
cassette holder when closing it.
≥Check if the battery has run down.
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).
5 Only after the cassette holder is completely
housed, close the cassette cover by
pressing the mark 2.
2
1
R
E
C
SAVE
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ª Joystick and screen display
Selecting a mode
Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be
displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is
moved down, the indication changes.
(In the Tape Playback Mode, the icons will be
automatically displayed on the screen.)
1) Tape Recording Mode
Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.
1 Rotate the mode dial.
≥Set your desired mode to 1.
1
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
[AUTO])
: TAPE RECORDING MODE
Use this when you record the image on a tape.
1
: TAPE PLAYBACK MODE
Use this to play back a tape.
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.
2
3
1
2
3
2
1
Fade
-22-
-21-
-14-
-22-
-21-
-18-
-19-
Backlight compensation
Help mode
1/4
Soft skin mode
Colour night view
Recording check
Blank search
2/4
3/4
1
4/4
3
5
≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.
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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2) Tape Recording Mode
Help mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
[MANUAL])
Select an icon for an explanation of the function.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick to display the icon during
the recording pause. Move the joystick
down until icon 1 appears.
1
2
2 Move the joystick right to select the Help
mode icon [ ].
1
2
≥The help mode explains the operation icons
displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape
Recording Mode.
3 Move the joystick up, left, or right to select
the desired icon.
2
3
1
2
1
Iris or gain value
White balance
Shutter speed
-27-
-25-
-27-
5/5
6/6
Manual focus adjustment
(When set to [FOCUS])
-26-
≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.
≥2 is displayed only when the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS].
3) Tape Playback Mode
≥An explanation of the selected icon is
displayed on the screen.
≥Each time the joystick is moved down, the
indication changes.
ª To exit the Help mode
3
4
2
1
Playback/pause
Stop
-28-
-28-
-28-
Select [EXIT] or press the [MENU] button.
Rewind (review playback)
≥When the Help mode is used, functions cannot
be set.
Fast forward (cue playback) -28-
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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 -31-.
1 Press the [MENU] button.
7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.
MENU
ª To exit the menu screen
≥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.
Press the [MENU] button.
ª To get back to the previous screen
Move the joystick left.
ª About the menu setting
≥The menu is not displayed while recording on a
tape. Also, you cannot record on a tape while
the menu is displayed.
3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the
selection.
4 Move the joystick up or down in order to
select the sub-menu.
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Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder
ª Adjusting the brightness and colour
level
1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >>
[YES].
2 Move the joystick up or down in order to
select the item to be adjusted.
[LCD SET]
:
:
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.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°
towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD
monitor cannot be adjusted.
≥To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close
the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder to
activate it.
≥These settings will not affect the images actually
recorded.
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Record mode
≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-16-)
≥Power supply (-7-)
Record mode
≥Insert a cassette (-12-)
≥Setting date/time (-9-)
≥Setting SP/LP mode (-17-)
Check before recording
Check the following before recording important
events such as weddings or when the movie
camera has not been used for a long time.
Conduct a test recording to make sure that the
image recording and the audio recording work
properly.
ª About auto mode
≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[AUTO], and colour balance (white balance) and
focusing will be adjusted automatically.
≥Auto white balance: -42-
ª Basic camera holding
≥Auto focusing: -42-
≥Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.,
the aperature and shutter speed are
automatically adjusted for an optimum
brightness. (When set to the Tape recording
mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a
maximum of 1/250.)
1)
≥Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted
depending on light sources or scenes. If so,
manually adjust the white balance and focus.
2)
4)
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
≥Scene mode setting (-24-)
≥White balance setting (-25-)
≥Shutter speed setting (-27-)
≥Iris/gain value setting (-27-)
≥Focus setting (-26-)
3)
5)
ª Recording mode
You can switch the tape recording mode.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [BASIC] >> [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.
1) Hold the camera with both hands.
2) Run your hand through the grip belt.
3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with
your hands.
4) Keep your arms near your body.
5) Slightly open your legs.
≥When you are in the open air, record pictures
with the sunlight as far in the background as
possible. If the subject is backlit, it will become
dark in the recording.
≥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.
ª Check points
≥Remove the lens cap. (-6-)
≥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.
(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 (-6-)
≥Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder
(Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor
and the viewfinder are closed. Even if the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder are closed during
recording, the power will not turn off until
recording stops.)
≥Playback of the image on other digital video
equipment recorded in the LP mode.
≥Frame-by-frame playback.
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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 seconds 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 check
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 Tape Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick to display the icon during
the recording pause. Move the joystick
down until icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick left to select the
recording check icon [ ].
2 Press the recording start/stop button again
to pause recording.
1
;
≥The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED]
indication appears on the screen of the movie
camera.
≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to -8-.
≥Carry out a recording check (-18-) to verify that
the image is recorded properly.
≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out
the blank search (-19-).
ª On-screen display in the tape
recording mode
1)
0h00m10s00f
R 0:30
2)
1) Recording time elapse
2) Remaining tape indication
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Record mode
Blank search function
Recording a still picture on a tape
(Photoshot)
Searches for the last part of the image recorded
(unused part of the tape). After the search is
finished, the blank search function is cancelled
and the camera is put into recording pause.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick to display the icon during
the recording pause. Move the joystick
down until icon 1 appears.
Still pictures can be recorded from the movie
camera lens.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button in the
recording pause mode.
2 Move the joystick right to select the blank
search icon [ ].
PHOTO
SHOT
1
≥The movie camera records a still picture for
about 7 seconds and then switches back to
the recording pause mode.
≥If you set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >>
[ON], you can add image and a sound like
releasing the shutter.
3 When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES] and press the centre of the
joystick.
ª Stopping blank search midway
through
Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon.
≥If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the
camera will stop at the end of the tape.
≥The camera stops at a point approx. 1 second
before the end of the last image recorded.
When you start recording at that point, the
image can be recorded seamlessly from the last
image.
≥Photoshot recording results in slightly inferior
image quality.
ª Continuous photoshot
If you set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >>
[ON] and keep the [PHOTO SHOT] button
pressed, the movie camera will continuously
record still pictures in approx. 0.7 seconds
intervals until the button is released.
≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a
shutter clicking sound is recorded.
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Record mode
ª About the variable speed zoom
Zoom in/out function
function
You can zoom in up to 30k optically.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].
Close-up recording (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
≥When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go,
you can zoom from 1k to 30k in 3.5 seconds at
the maximum.
≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount
of movement of the [W/T] lever.
ª To use the zoom microphone function
Interlocked with the zooming operation, the
microphone will collect sounds clearly far away
with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the
wide-angle shot.
VOLUME
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].
W
T
1t W
T
ZOOM
5t W
T
10t W
T
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.)
≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture
while recording.
1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens
side.
≥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 1.3 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. 2 cm
distant from the lens.
ª Digital zoom function
If the zoom magnification exceeds 30 times, then
the digital zoom function will be activated. The
digital zoom function allows you to select a
magnification from 50k to 1000k.
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [50k] or
[1000k].
≥A vertically oriented display appears on the
viewfinder screen, this is normal and not
indicative of any trouble.
50t W
T
≥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]:
Optical zoom only (Up to 30k)
[50k]:
Up to 50k
[1000k]: Up to 1000k
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the
more the image quality is degraded.
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Record mode
Backlight compensation function
Colour Night view function
This protects a backlit subject from being
darkened.
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.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick up to select the backlight
compensation icon [ ].
Colour night view function
You can record dark locations brightly in colour.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick up to select the colour
night view icon [ ].
ª
1
≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON]
indication appears on the screen of the movie
camera.
≥The image on the screen will become
brighter.
ª To return to normal recording
Select the [ ] icon again.
1
≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF]
indication appears on the screen of the movie
camera.
≥The [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW ON] indication
appears on the screen of the movie camera.
≥Each upward press switches the modes.
OFF # Colour night view function # OFF
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode
dial, the backlight compensation is cancelled.
ª To cancel the colour night view
function
Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW OFF] indication
appears on the screen of the movie camera.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become
whitish for a while.
≥The colour night view function makes the signal
charging time of 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 colour night view function is cancelled when
you turn off the power or operate the mode dial.
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Record mode
Soft skin mode
Fade in/fade out function
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.
Fade in
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 to display the icon. Move
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon
1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick left to select the soft skin
icon [ ].
[
].
1
1
B
≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication
appears on the screen of the movie camera.
≥The [FADE ON] indication appears on the
screen of the movie camera.
3 Press the recording start/stop button.
Start recording. (fade in)
When you start recording, the image/audio
disappeared completely and the image/audio
gradually appears.
ª To cancel the soft skin mode
Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] indication
appears on the screen of the movie camera.
≥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.
Pause recording. (fade out)
The image/audio gradually disappears. After the
image/audio completely disappears, recording
stops.
ª To cancel fading
Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the
screen of the movie camera.
ª To select the colour for fade in/out
The colour which appears in fading pictures can
be selected.
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOUR] >>
[WHITE] or [BLACK].
≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it
takes several seconds to display the image
when you start recording images. Besides, it
also takes several seconds to pause recording.
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Record mode
Wind noise reduction function
Recording images for wide-screen
TVs
This reduces the wind noise coming into the
microphone when recording.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
This allows you to record images compatible with
wide-screen TVs.
Cinema Function
1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
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 Set [BASIC] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
ª To cancel the wind noise reduction
function
Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
≥The default setting is [ON].
≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind
strength. (If this function is activated in strong
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When
the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be
restored.)
ª To cancel the Cinema function
Set [BASIC] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
≥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.
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Record mode
Image stabilizer function
Recording in various situations
(Scene mode)
Reduces the image shaking due to hand
movement when recording.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [SIS] >> [ON].
When you record images in different situations,
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter
speeds and apertures.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[MANUAL].
AUTO
MANUAL
ª To cancel the image stabilizer function
Set [ADVANCED] >> [SIS] >> [OFF].
FOCUS
≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you
turn the image stabilizer off.
2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the
desired mode.
≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness
may change or colours may not look natural.
≥When the colour night view function is used, the
image stabilizer function does not work. If so,
the [[] indication flashes.
1)
2)
≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer
function may not work effectively.
≥When the digital zoom is used
3)
4)
≥When a conversion lens is used
≥When recording is done in an extremely dark
place
5)
≥When the camera is shaken greatly
≥When you record a moving subject while
tracking it
1) [5] Sports mode
≥To record sports scenes or scenes where
there are quick motions
2)
[
] Portrait mode
≥To make persons stand out against the
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
5)
[
] Surf & snow mode
≥To record images at dazzling places such
as ski slopes and beaches
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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 Recording Mode.
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[MANUAL].
Sports mode
≥For 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.
AUTO
≥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.
MANUAL
FOCUS
2 Move the joystick up to select the white
balance icon [ ].
MNL
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker.
Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting
to [OFF].
3 Move the joystick left or right in order to
select the white balance mode.
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be
recorded finely.
1)
2)
1 AWB
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.
3)
4)
1
1
Surf & snow mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,
the recorded image may become whitish.
1) Auto white balance adjustment [
]
AWB
2) Indoor mode (for recording under
incandescent lamps) [
3) Outdoor mode [
4) Manual adjustment mode [
]
]
]
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Record mode
ª To restore to the automatic
adjustment
Manual focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,
then manual focusing is available.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[MANUAL].
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.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set
the white balance for correct adjustment.
2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[FOCUS].
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.
AUTO
MANUAL
ª About flashing of the [ ] indication
When the manual adjustment mode is
selected
FOCUS
MF MNL
≥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.
≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF]
will be displayed.
3 Move the joystick left or right in order to
adjust the focus.
MF MNL
ª About the white balance sensor
The white balance sensor detects the type of light
source during recording.
≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during
recording, or it may not function properly.
≥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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ª To restore to automatic adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[AUTO].
Manual shutter speed/aperture
adjustment
Shutter Speed
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Aperture
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[MANUAL].
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.
≥During normal playback, image movement may
not look smooth.
≥When recording in the extremely bright place,
the colour of the screen may change or flickers.
If so, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/50
or 1/100.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
2 Move the joystick left or right to select the
shutter aperture icon [
] or shutter speed
icon [
].
MNL
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥Set the shutter speed before setting the
aperture (iris/gain) when manually adjusting
both settings.
≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you
cannot adjust the gain value.
3 Move the joystick left or right in order to
adjust the shutter speed or aperture.
MNL
≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the
screen increases.
1
/50
OPEN
OdB
≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are
iris values that are not displayed.
ª Shutter speed range
1/50 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode
The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
MNL
MNL
2)
1)
1/50
1/1000
F2.0
0dB
ª Iris/gain value range
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
1) Shutter speed
OPEN (Opened: F1.8) 0dB, ..., 18dB
Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.
Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
Values with dB are gain values.
2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value
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Playback mode
ª To adjust volume
Playback mode
Playing back tape
Adjust the speaker volume for playback.
1 Move the [sVOLUMEr] lever to adjust the
volume.
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
(An operation icon automatically appears on
the LCD monitor.)
VOLUME
W
T
1 Operate with joystick.
Towards [r]: increases the volume
Towards [s]: decreases the volume
(Nearer the bar to [r], larger the volume.)
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to
playback with the 1/; icon.)
5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to
playback with the 1/; icon.)
≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume
indication will disappear.
≥If you do not hear the sound, check the settings
of [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].
ª Repeat playback
∫:
Stop
When the tape end is reached, the tape will be
rewound and played back again.
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >>
[ON].
≥The power will not turn off when the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder are closed and
retracted during Tape Playback Mode.
≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving
images may show noise as a mosaic.
≥Before and after cue/review playback, the
screen may become black for a moment or
images may be disturbed.
≥The [
] indication appears. (In order to
cancel the repeat playback mode, set
[REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or turn off the
power.)
ª Settings on the audio
≥If you cannot listen to the desired audio when
playing back a tape, check the settings in
[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].
≥When you record the audio in [12bit] and set
[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the audio
will be played back in stereo sound regardless
of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].
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Playback mode
Frame-by-frame playback
Playback on TV
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
1 During playback, move the joystick up to
select the [1/;] icon to pause playback.
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.
2 Push the [sVOLUMEr] lever.
[VIDEO IN]
[AUDIO IN]
A/V
VOLUME
1
≥Connect the movie camera and a TV by using
the AV cable 1.
2 Turn on this camera and set the mode dial
to the Tape Playback Mode.
W
T
3 Select the input channel on the TV.
4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;]
icon to start playback.
≥The image and audio are output on the TV.
5 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]
icon to stop playback.
Towards [T]: normal direction
Towards [W]: reversed direction
≥If you keep pushing the lever, then the images
will continuously be played back frame by
frame.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying
about the battery running down.
ª If the image or audio from this camera
is not output on the TV
≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they
go.
≥Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-33-)
≥Check the connected terminal.
ª To return to normal playback
Move the joystick up to select the [1/;] icon to
start playback.
≥Check the TV’s input setting (input switch).
(For more information, please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)
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Edit mode
≥When you do not need functional indications or
Edit mode
date and time indication, set [BASIC] >>
[DATE/TIME] >> [OFF] in the Tape Playback
Mode. (When you connect the movie camera
and a recorder with the DV cable, these
indications may not appear.)
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a
VCR (Dubbing)
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.
ª When neither image nor sound from
the movie camera is output to the TV
set
≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they
go.
≥Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-33-)
≥Check the connected terminal.
Connecting with the AV cable
Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing)
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.
This model cannot be used as a Recorder.
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
(Player/recorder)
1 Connect the movie camera and digital video
equipment with the DV cable.
[VIDEO IN]
[AUDIO IN]
A/V
1
≥Connect the movie camera and the recorder
by using the AV cable 1.
DV
Connecting with the optional DV cable
(Only for equipment with a DV terminal)
1
DV
2
2 Start playback. (Player)
3 Start recording. (Recorder)
4 Stop playback. (Player)
DV
≥Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during
dubbing, or the dubbing may not be completed
properly.
≥Even if you use a device equipped with DV
terminals such as IEEE1394, you may not be
able to perform digital dubbing in some cases.
For more information, see the instructions for
equipment connected.
≥Regardless of the menu settings on the
recorder, digital dubbing is carried out in the
same mode as the [AUDIO REC] mode of the
playback tape.
≥The images on the recorder monitor may be
disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded
images.
2 Turn on the movie camera and set to Tape
Playback Mode.
3 Select the input channel on the TV set and
recorder.
4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;]
icon to start playback. (Player)
≥The image and sound are reproduced.
5 Start recording. (Recorder)
6 Stop recording. (Recorder)
7 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]
icon to stop playback. (Player)
≥For more information, refer to the operating
instructions for your TV set and recorder.
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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] -32-
2) [ADVANCED]
[REPEAT PLAY] -28-
3) [SETUP]
1) [BASIC]
[12bit AUDIO] -33-
[AUDIO OUT] -33-
[DISPLAY] -32-
[LCD SET] -16-
[EVF SET] -16-
[SCENE MODE] -24-
[REC SPEED] -17-
[WIND CUT] -23-
[CINEMA] -23-
[CLOCK SET] -9-
[POWER SAVE] -32-
2) [ADVANCED]
[SIS] -24-
4) [LANGUAGE] -15-
[FADE COLOUR] -22-
[AUDIO REC] -32-
[D.ZOOM] -20-
[ZOOM MIC] -20-
[SHTR EFFECT] -19-
3) [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] -32-
[DATE/TIME] -32-
[POWER SAVE] -32-
[QUICK START] -11-
[BEEP SOUND] -32-
[LCD SET] -16-
[EVF SET] -16-
[INITIAL SET] -33-
[DEMO MODE] -33-
4) [LANGUAGE] -15-
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ª [POWER SAVE]
[OFF]: When about 5 minutes passed
Menus related to taking pictures
without any operation, the standby
mode automatically will be set. In
the standby mode, [;] blinks and
it takes time more than usual to
start recording after you press the
recording start/stop button.
ª [DATE/TIME]
This switches between date and time indications.
≥The movie camera automatically records the
date and time of picture taking on the tape.
ª [AUDIO REC]
Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording
systems.
[12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”.
(The original sound recorded is preserved
after audio dubbing.)
[16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”.
Audio can be recorded in higher quality.
(The original sound recorded is erased
after audio dubbing.)
[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].
≥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
≥Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this unit.
If you want to edit the sound on a model with an
audio dubbing function, set [12bit] to take
pictures.
ª [DISPLAY]
Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched
to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be
switched to minimum display.
ª [BEEP SOUND]
Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are
issued as follows.
1 Beep
≥When you start recording
≥When you turn on the power
≥When the unit goes from quick start standby
mode to recording pause
2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording
≥When you turn off the power
≥When the unit goes into quick start standby
mode
2 Beeps for 4 times
≥When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab
set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs
(-38-), and at other times. Check the sentence
displayed on the screen. (-34-)
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Menus related to playback
Other menus
ª [12bit AUDIO]
ª [INITIAL SET]
If you want to edit the sound on a model with an
audio dubbing function, set [12bit] to take
pictures.
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.
You can switch the sound (PCM Audio) when
playing back a tape with sound recorded in
[12bit].
(Language setting cannot be back to the initial
shipping condition.)
[ST1]: It only plays back the original sound
recorded.
[ST2]: It only plays back the sound on the tape
added with audio dubbing.
[MIX]: It simultaneously plays back both [ST1]
and [ST2] sounds.
≥Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this unit.
When playing back a tape recorded on this unit,
you will not be able to hear the sound if [ST2] is
set. Set [ST1].
ª [DEMO MODE]
If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without
inserting a cassette, 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 set to
[DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal use, set this
function to [OFF].
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)
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:
White balance adjustment mode
-25-
Others
Indications
:
WEB CAMERA mode
(Recording)
Various functions and the movie camera status
are shown on the screen.
Basic indications
Playback indications
1:
;:
5:
6:
Playback -28-
Pause -28-
:
Remaining battery power
0h00m00s00f: Time code
15:30:45:
Fast-forward/Cue playback -28-
Rewind/Review playback -28-
Frame-by-frame playback -29-
Repeat playback -28-
Audio recording mode -32-
Volume adjustment -28-
WEB CAMERA mode (Playback)
Date/Time indication
;1/2;:
Recording indications
R0:45:
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the
indication starts flashing.)
:
Remaining tape time
12bit, 16bit:
:
:
SP:
Standard Play mode
(Recording speed mode) -17-
Long Play mode
Warning/alarm indications
LP:
If any one of the following indications lights up or
flashes, please check the movie camera.
Confirmatory indications
(Recording speed mode) -17-
Recording -18-
Recording pause -18-
¥:
; (Green):
Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure
prevention slider placed in the [SAVE]
position is inserted.
No cassette is inserted.
[--]/0:
The built-in battery is low. -10-
°: The warning/alarm indication appears when
you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor
towards the viewfinder and check the
warning/alarm indication.
; (Green flash):
Standby mode
; (Red):
Fade out
:
Recording check -18-
Automatic mode -17-
Manual mode -24-
:
:
AUTO
MNL
MF:
Manual focus -26-
5k:
Zoom magnification indication
-20-
:
Back light mode -21-
Image stabilizer -24-
Shutter speed -27-
F number -27-
2END:
[:
1/500:
F2.4:
The tape came to the end during recording.
:: The video heads are dirty. -39-
6dB:
Gain value -27-
Soft skin mode -22-
Fade (White) -22-
Fade (Black) -22-
Colour night view function -21-
Blank search -19-
Zoom microphone -20-
Wind noise reduction -23-
Sports mode (Scene mode) -24-
Portrait mode (Scene mode) -24-
Low light mode (Scene mode)
-24-
Textual indications
:
:
:
:
:
3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE:
Condensation has occurred. Take out the
cassette and wait for a while. It takes some
time until the cassette holder opens, but this
is not a malfunction. -38-
LOW BATTERY:
The battery is low. Recharge it. -7-
NO TAPE :
ZOOM
:
:
5:
:
:
No tape is inserted. -12-
TAPE END:
The tape came to the end during recording.
CHECK REC TAB:
:
:
Spotlight mode (Scene mode)
-24-
Surf & snow mode (Scene mode)
-24-
Auto white balance -25-
Indoor mode (recording under
incandescent lamp) -25-
Outdoor mode -25-
You are attempting to record pictures on a
tape with the accidental erasure prevention
slider placed in the [SAVE] position.
You are attempting digital dubbing on a tape
with the accidental erasure prevention slider
placed in the [SAVE] position.
:
AWB
:
:
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WRONG TAPE FORMAT:
Functions cannot be used
You are attempting to play back a tape
section that has been recorded with a
different TV system. This cassette is
incompatible.
simultaneously
Some functions in the movie camera are disabled
or cannot be selected due to its specifications.
The table below shows examples of functions
restricted by conditions.
CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR:
The cassette cover is open. Close the
cassette cover. -12-
COPY PROTECTED:
Functions
Conditions which disable
the functions
Images cannot be recorded correctly
because the medium is protected by a copy
guard.
≥Image stabilizer ≥When the colour night
view function is used
NEED HEAD CLEANING:
≥Backlight
compensation
≥When the iris/gain is set
≥When the colour night
view function is used
The video heads are dirty. -39-
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:
An irregularity in the equipment has been
detected. Press the [RESET] button (-5-).
This may solve the problem.
≥Help mode
≥Blank search
≥Soft skin
≥Recording
check
≥While recording to a tape
DISCONNECT USB CABLE:
You are attempting to record pictures on a
tape with the USB cable connected to the
movie camera.
≥Colour Night
≥While recording to a tape
PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0:
The movie camera is connected to a
personal computer that does not support
USB 2.0. (Refer to the operating instructions
for PC connection.)
View
≥Scene mode
≥When setting the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] switch
to [AUTO]
CAN NOT USE USB:
≥When the colour night
view function is used
You are connecting the USB cable with the
DV cable connected.
≥Change of
white balance
≥When digital zoom (30k
or higher) is used
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].
REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR:
When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°
towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD
monitor cannot be adjusted.
≥When the colour night
view function is used
≥Adjusting the
shutter speed,
iris/gain
≥When the colour night
view function is used
≥When the scene mode is
used
CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE:
You are attempting to select an item other
than [OFF] in [SCENE MODE] during night
view mode.
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5: The movie camera cannot be operated
though powered up.
The movie camera does not operate
normally.
• The movie camera cannot be operated unless
you open the LCD monitor or extend the
viewfinder.
• Remove the cassette and then press the
[RESET] button. (-38-) If normal conditions are
not restored yet, turn off the power. Then,
about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.
6: The cassette cannot be removed.
• Does the status indicator comes on when
opening the cassette cover? (-12-) Make sure
that the battery and the AC adaptor are
properly connected. (-7-)
Before requesting repair
(Problems and solutions)
Power/Body
1: The movie camera power cannot be turned
on.
• Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully
charged battery.
• The battery protection circuit may have
operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor
for 5 to 10 seconds. If the movie camera still
cannot be used, the battery is faulty.
• Is the LCD monitor open or the viewfinder
extend?
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. (-32-) Also, if you set
• Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the
battery and remove the cassette.
• Close the cassette cover completely, and fully
open it again. (-12-)
7: No operation other than cassette removal
can be performed.
• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
[POWER SAVE] to [OFF], the power does not
automatically turn off.
condensation indication disappears. (-38-)
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. (-7-)
• 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. (-38-)
Recording
1: Recording does not start although power is
supplied to the movie camera and the
cassette is correctly inserted.
• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on
the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),
recording cannot be performed. (-12-)
• Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new
cassette.
• Is the recording mode set? When in the
playback mode, recording cannot be
performed. (-17-)
• Has condensation occurred? No operation
other than cassette removal can be performed
when condensation occurs. Wait until the
condensation indication disappears. (-38-)
• Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is
open, the movie camera may not operate
normally. Close the cassette cover. (-12-)
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, the
demonstration starts. For normal use, set this
function to [OFF]. (-33-)
4: Battery runs down quickly.
• Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the
AC adaptor. (-7-)
• 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.
3: A cassette cannot be inserted.
• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
condensation indication disappears.
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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. (-42-) If so, use the manual
focus mode to adjust the focus. (-26-)
• Is the colour night view function set? When the
colour night view function is working, focusing
shifts into the manual mode.
Playback (Sound)
1: Sound is not played back from the built-in
speaker of the movie camera.
0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push
the [jVOLUMEi] lever to display the volume
indication and adjust it. (-28-)
2: Different sounds are reproduced at the
same time.
• 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. (-33-)
3: Sounds cannot be played back.
• Have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >>
[ST2]? Set [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1]. (-33-)
Indications
1: A sentence is displayed in red in the screen
centre.
• Read the contents and respond to them. (-34-)
2: The remaining tape time indication
disappears.
Playback (Pictures)
• 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.
3: 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.
4: 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.
1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images
during cue or review playback.
• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital
video systems. It is not a malfunction.
2: Horizontal stripes appear on images during
cue and review playback.
• Horizontal stripes may appear depending on
the scene, but 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. (-39-)
• If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises
may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the
terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the
cable to the AV terminal.
• Is a picture containing a copyright protection
signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a
protected picture is played back by the movie
camera, mosaic-like patterns appear on the
picture.
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Others
Cautions for Use
1: The indication disappears, the screen is
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit
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 the 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
for data protection and then press the [RESET]
button. The movie camera will be activated.
• If you do not press the [RESET] button, the
power to the movie camera is turned off
automatically about 1 minute later.
• Even after you press the [RESET] button, the
indication may still appear repeatedly. If so, the
movie camera needs repair. Detach the power
connected, and consult the dealer who you
purchased the movie camera from. Do not
attempt to repair the appliance by yourself.
3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the
movie camera is not recognized by the PC.
• For information, refer to the operating
instructions for PC connection (separate
volume).
4: When the USB cable is disconnected, an
error message will appear on PC.
• To disconnect the USB cable safely,
double-click the [ ] icon in the task tray and
follow the instructions on the screen.
5: 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 in the WEB camera mode.
• Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting
it? Insert a tape.
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] is displayed on the
viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages
[3DEW DETECT] or [3EJECT TAPE] (only
when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the
procedure below.
1 Remove the tape if it is inserted.
≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the
cassette holder. This is not a malfunction.
2 Leave the movie camera with the cassette
cover closed to cool or warm it to the
ambient temperature.
≥The status indicator blinks for about
1 minute and then the movie camera
automatically turns off. Leave it for about
1.5 to 2 hours.
3 Turn the movie camera on again, set it to
the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and
then check if the condensation indication
disappears.
Especially in cold areas, moisture may be frozen.
If so, it may take more time before the
condensation indication disappears.
Watch for condensation even before the
condensation indication is displayed.
≥If the indicator of the condensation does not
display on the LCD monitor and/or the
viewfinder and you notice condensation on the
lens or the main unit, do not open the cassette
cover otherwise condensation may be formed
on the heads or the cassette tape.
When the lens is fogged:
Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the
movie camera in this condition for about 1 hour.
When the lens temperature becomes close to the
ambient temperature, the fogging disappears
naturally.
• 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.)
• For details, refer to the operating instructions
for PC connection.
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≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by
ª About dirty heads
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 the AC adaptor. Then, connect the
battery or the 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 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 seconds. (If you do not stop
the playback, it automatically stops about
15 seconds later.)
≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.
If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD
CLEANING” appears during recording. During
playback, moreover, the following symptoms
appear.
≥Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the
≥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.
sound is interrupted.
≥Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes
appear.
≥The whole screen becomes black and there is
no picture and sound.
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 strong impact on the movie camera may
break its housing, causing it to malfunction.
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol
for cleaning the movie camera.
≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out
the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket.
≥The camera body may be discoloured and the
surface finish may peel off.
≥Wipe the movie camera with a soft dry cloth to
remove dust and fingerprints. To remove
stubborn stains, wring well a cloth that is soaked
in a neutral detergent diluted with water and
wipe the movie camera with it. Afterwards, wipe
it with a dry cloth.
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.
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.
≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or
images may be distorted, by strong magnetic
fields created by speakers or large motors.
≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the
instructions.
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Do not use this movie camera for surveillance
purposes or other business use.
≥If you use the movie camera for a long time, the
internal temperature increases and,
consequently, this may cause malfunction.
≥This movie camera is not intended for business
use.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to
see if the terminals are deformed.
≥Attaching a deformed battery to the movie
camera or the AC adaptor may damage the
movie camera or the AC adaptor.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may
When you are not going to use the movie
camera for an extended time.
≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or a
cabinet, it is recommended that you put a
desiccant (silica gel) in with it.
result in an explosion.
≥If the operating time is very short even after the
battery has been recharged, the battery has
worn out. Please purchase a new battery.
ª About the AC adaptor
≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more
time than normal.
ª About the battery
The battery used in the movie camera is a
rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is
susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the
effect of temperature increases with increasing or
decreasing temperature. In the low temperature
range, the fully charged indication may not
appear, or the low battery indication may appear
about 5 minutes after the start of use. At high
temperature, moreover, the protection function
may work, disabling use of the movie camera.
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.
≥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 the 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.)
≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free
from humidity, with as constant temperature as
possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 oC to
25 oC, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)
≥Extremely high temperatures or low
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
≥If the battery is kept in a high-temperature,
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the
terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
≥To store the battery for a long period of time, we
recommend you charge it once every year and
store it again after you have completely used up
the charged capacity.
≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery
terminals should be removed.
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.
≥When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC
adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries
at your destination.
≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor
and the battery clean.
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.
≥If the cassette is left for more than 6 months
(depending on the storage condition) in the
movie camera or stopped midway, the tape may
sag and be damaged.
≥Once every 6 months, wind the tape to the end
and then rewind it to the beginning. If the
cassette is left for 1 year or longer without
winding or rewinding, the tape may be deformed
by expansion or shrinkage attributable to
temperature and humidity. The wound tape may
stick to itself.
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≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and
Explanation of terms
humidity may damage the tape. Such usage
may cause damage to the movie camera and
the heads.
≥After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the
beginning, put the cassette in the case to
protect it from dust, and store it upright.
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.
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 LCD monitor/viewfinder
LCD monitor
≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a
dry soft cloth.
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≥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.
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Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD monitor
screen featuring a total of approximately
105,000 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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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.
Viewfinder
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the viewfinder screen
featuring a total of approximately
67,500 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.
1) The effective range of automatic white
balance adjustment on this movie camera
2) Blue sky
3) TV screen
4) Cloudy sky (rain)
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
ª Periodical check-ups
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
≥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.)
12) Candlelight
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Recording a subject with little contrast
ª White balance
The image recorded by the movie camera may
become bluish or reddish under the influence of
≥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.
light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust
the white balance.
White balance adjustment determines the white
colour under different light sources. By
recognizing which is the white colour under
sunlight and which is the white colour under a
fluorescent lamp, the movie camera can adjust
the balance among the other colours.
Since white colour is the reference of all colours
(light), the movie camera can record pictures in a
natural hue if it can recognize the reference white
colour.
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.
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.
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.
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Specifications
Dimensions:
Specifications
Approx. 82 mm (W)k69 mm (H)k120 mm (D)
(excluding the projection part)
Mass:
Specifications
Approx. 410 g
(without supplied battery, DV cassette and lens cap)
Approx. 480 g
Digital Video Camera
Information for your safety
(with supplied battery, DV cassette and lens cap)
Operating temperature:
0 oC to 40 oC
Power source:
DC 7.9/7.2 V
Power consumption:
Operating humidity:
10% to 80%
Recording
2.5 W (When using viewfinder)
3.1 W (When using LCD monitor)
WEB camera
Compression:
Motion JPEG
Image size:
320k240 pixels (QVGA)
Frame rate:
Recording format:
Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format)
Tape used:
Approx. 6 fps
6.35 mm digital video tape
Recording/playback time:
SP: 80 min; LP: 120 min (with DVM80)
Video
AC adaptor
VSK0651
Information for your safety
Recording system:
Digital component
Television system:
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:
Power source:
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:
19 W
DC output:
DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Movie camera operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)
1/6-inch CCD image sensor
Lens:
Auto Iris, F1.8 to F3.9,
Focal length; 1.9 mm to 57.0 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
Filter diameter:
Dimensions:
Approx. 61 mm (W)k32 mm (H)k91 mm (D)
Mass:
Approx. 110 g
Mass and dimensions are approximate values.
Specifications may change without prior notice.
30.5 mm
Zoom:
30:1 Power zoom
Monitor:
2.5-inch LCD
Viewfinder:
Electronic viewfinder
Microphone:
Stereo (with a zoom function)
Speaker:
1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm
Standard illumination:
1,400 lx
Minimum required illumination:
2 lx (Colour Night View Mode)
Video output level:
1.0 Vp-p, 75 h
Audio output level (Line):
316 mV, 600 h
USB:
USB 2.0 compliant, (Full-Speed)
No copyright protection support
Digital interface:
DV output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)
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