Panasonic NV GS27GN User Manual

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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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Before using  
(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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Before using  
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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Before using  
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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Before using  
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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Before using  
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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Before using  
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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Before using  
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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Before using  
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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Before using  
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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Before using  
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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Before using  
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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Before using  
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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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 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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Record mode  
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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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] -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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Menu  
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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Menu  
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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Others  
:
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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Others  
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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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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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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