Panasonic NV GS55GC User Manual

Operating Instructions

使用说明书

Digital Video Camera

数码摄像机

Model No.

NV-GS55GC

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

使用前，请完整阅读本说明书。

VQT0H29-1

ENGLISH

Contents

Information for Your Safety............................ 54

Playback Mode

Playing Back a Tape ..................................... 82

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 82

Slow Motion Playback ................................... 83

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ 83

Index Search Functions................................. 83

Playback Zoom Function............................... 84

Playback Digital Effect Functions.................. 85

Playing Back a Card...................................... 85

Slide Show .................................................... 86

Creating a Title.............................................. 87

Adding a Title ................................................ 87

Writing Printing Data on a Card..................... 88

Protecting the Files on a Card....................... 88

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ......... 88

Formatting a Card ......................................... 89

Enlarging a Movie Picture Size ..................... 89

Playing Back on Your TV .............................. 90

Before Use

Standard Accessories.................................... 56

Optional Accessories..................................... 56

Controls and Components............................. 56

The Remote Controller .................................. 59

Power Supply ................................................ 60

Charging Time and Available Recording

Time............................................................ 61

The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt .............. 61

Attaching the Lens Cap ................................. 62

Attaching the Shoulder Strap......................... 62

Inserting a Cassette....................................... 62

Using a Card.................................................. 63

Turning on the Movie Camera....................... 63

Selecting Modes............................................ 63

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ................ 64

Using the Menu Screen................................. 65

List of Menus ................................................. 66

Setting Date and Time................................... 69

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge................. 69

LP Mode ........................................................ 69

Audio Recording Mode.................................. 69

Editing Mode

Recording from a Tape onto a Card.............. 91

Recording Pictures from a Card

onto a Tape................................................. 91

Audio Dubbing............................................... 91

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS)

Recording Mode

Cassette...................................................... 92

Recording the Contents of Other

Equipment................................................... 92

Using the DV Cable for Recording ................ 93

About Recording............................................ 70

Recording on a Tape..................................... 70

Recording a Still Picture on a Card

(Photoshot) ................................................. 71

Recording a Moving Picture on a Card

With a PC

(MPEG4)..................................................... 72

Quick Start..................................................... 73

Self-timer Recording...................................... 73

Zoom In/Out Functions.................................. 73

Digital Zoom Function.................................... 74

Image Stabilizer Function.............................. 74

Fade In/Out Functions................................... 75

Backlight Compensation Function................. 75

Night View Functions..................................... 75

Soft Skin Function ......................................... 76

Wind Noise Reduction Function .................... 76

Cinema Function ........................................... 76

Recording in Special Situations..................... 77

Recording in Natural Colours ........................ 77

Adjusting White Balance Manually ................ 78

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................ 78

Manual Iris Adjustment.................................. 79

Manual Focus Adjustment............................. 79

Digital Effect Functions.................................. 80

USB Connection Kit....................................... 94

Using as a Web Camera or with

DV STUDIO ................................................ 94

Using a Card in a Personal Computer........... 94

Others

Indications ..................................................... 96

Initializing the Modes..................................... 97

Warning/Alarm Indications ............................ 97

Notes and Hints............................................. 98

Cautions for Use.......................................... 104

Before Requesting Repair

(Problems and Solutions) ......................... 108

Explanation of Terms .................................. 109

Specifications

Specifications .............................................. 111

-55-

Before Use

6) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT2714N2E)

Before Use

7) ND Filter (VW-LND27E)

Standard Accessories

8) MC Protector (VW-LMC27E)

9) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)

10) Video DC Light (VW-LDC10E)

11) Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VZ-LL10E)

12) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)

13) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the

Movie Camera.

14) Snow & Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS55E)

15) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

16) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board

(VW-DTM41E)

17) SD Memory Card Application Software

(VW-SWA1E)

≥“TitleStudio” software for title creation, and

“SD-Jukebox” software for recording music

are included. (However, this Movie Camera

cannot play back music.)

18) SD Memory Card (RP-SD032/

RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/

RP-SDH512)

10)

11)

19) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card

(BN-SDABPE)

20) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card

(BN-SDCAPE)

≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

12)

Controls and Components

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains

Lead -60-

ª Movie Camera

≥A Hong Kong Special Administrative

Region of China and Saudi Arabia

≥B The People’s Republic of China

≥C Areas Other than Hong Kong Special

Administrative Rigion of China, the People’s

Republic of China and Saudi Arabia

2) Battery Pack -60-

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type

Battery -58-

4) Free Style Remote Controller with Mic -59-

5) Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord -62-

6) AV Cable -90-

7) S-Video Cable -90-

8) Shoulder Strap -62-

9) SD Memory Card -63-

(4) (5)

(8)

(1)(2) (3)

(6) (7)

COLOUR

SOFT

TELE

(9)

NIGHT

VIEW

SKIN

MACRO

STILL

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC

(10)

(11)

ENTER

FADE

BACK

LIGHT

(18)

10) Digital Video Head Cleaner -106-

11) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and

CD-ROM) -94-

(12)(13)(14)(15)(16) (17)

12) Cleaning Cloth

(1) LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN4] -64-

(2) LCD Monitor -64-, -107-

Optional Accessories

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.

1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD10E/B/GK)

2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU07/680mAh)

3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh)

4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh)

5) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW2707N2E)

-56-

Before Use

(3) Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] -63-

(4) Card Slot -63-

(5) Card Slot Cover -63-

(6) Colour Night View Button

[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] -75-

(28)

(7) Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] -76-

(8) Tele Macro Button [TELE MACRO] -74-

(9) Multi Button [MULTI] -80-, -86-

Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -81-

(10) Recording Check Button [S] -70-

Recording Button [REC] -93-

(29)

(30)

(33)

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

(11) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] -75-

(12) Pause Button [;] -83-, -85-

Still Button [STILL] -71-

(13) Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -82-, -85-

(14) Play Button [1] -82-, -85-

(31) (32)

REMOTE/MIC AV IN/OUT

PHONES

(PLUG IN POWER)

(34) (35) (36)

Enter Button [ENTER] -65-

(15) Stop Button [∫] -82-, -85-

Fade Button [FADE] -75-

(16) Rewind/Review Button [6] -82-, -85-

(17) Card Access Lamp -63-

(18) Menu Button [MENU] -65-

(28) Cassette Holder

(29) Cassette Compartment Cover -62-

(30) Speaker -82-

(31) USB Socket [

(32) S-Video Input/Output Socket

[S-VIDEO IN/OUT] -90-

] -94-

(33) White Balance Sensor -78-

Remote Control Sensor -60-

(25)

(26)

(34) Socket for Free Style Remote Controller

with Mic [REMOTE] -71-

(19)

(20)

(21)

(22)

Microphone Socket [MIC]

(27)

≥When connecting an external microphone

or audio equipment to this socket, the

built-in microphone does not operate. -102-

≥When connecting the Free Style Remote

Controller with Mic to this socket and the

[TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in

microphone does not operate. -71-

≥When connecting the pin plug of the Free

Style Remote Controller with Mic to this

socket, plug it in as far as it goes.

≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used.

(23)

(24)

(19) Lens Hood -107-

(20) Recording Lamp -70-

(21) Lens

(22) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -74-, -76-

(23) Lock Button -61-

(24) Lock Cover -61-

(25) Accessory Shoe

≥The microphone may make noises

depending on the type of it. In this case, we

recommend using the battery for the Movie

Camera.

≥Accessories, such as a stereo microphone

(VW-VMS2E; optional), are attached here.

(26) Eyecup

(27) Power LCD Button [POWER LCD] -65-

Power LCD Lamp -65-

(35) Audio-Video Input/Output Socket

[AV IN/OUT] -90-

Headphone Socket [PHONES]

≥Connecting an AV Cable to this socket

activates the Movie Camera’s built-in

speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc.

deactivates it.

≥When connecting the pin plug of the AV

Cable to this socket, plug it in as far as it

goes.

≥When using headphones, set [AV JACK] of

the [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] sub-menu to

[OUT/PHONES]. If you set [AV JACK] to

[OUT], you may hear noises on the right.

-57-

Before Use

(36) DV Terminal [DV] -93-

ª Remote Controller

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.

Using the wireless Remote Controller that is

supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the

Movie Camera functions can be operated from a

distance.

(37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42)

(43)

(44)

(54)

START/

DATE/ PHOTO

TIME

SHOT

STOP

OSD

(55)

(56)

(57)

DISPLAY RESET TITLE

MULTI/

ZOOM

(58)

(59)

QUICK START

¥REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

(45)

(46)

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

SELECT

∫

(47)

VAR.

STORE

ENTER

(60)

OFF/ON

(37) Viewfinder -64-, -107-

P.B.DIGITAL

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.

(54) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -97-

(55) Indication Output Button [OSD] -90-

(56) Display Button [DISPLAY] -97-

(57) Reset Button [RESET] -110-

(58) Recording Button [¥REC] -93-

(59) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -91-

(60) Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed

Search Function [π, ∫] -83-

(38) Eyepiece Corrector Knob -64-

(39) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -71-, -91-

(40) Zoom Lever [W/T] [`VOL/JOG_] -73-

(41) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] -62-

(42) Reset Button [RESET] -98-

Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom

Function [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] -84-

(43) Mode Dial -63-

(44) Quick Start Recording Button

[QUICK START] -73-

START/

STOP

DATE/ PHOTO

TIME

SHOT

OSD

Quick Start Recording Lamp -73-

(45) Recording Start/Stop Button -70-, -72-

(46) Power Switch [OFF/ON] -63-, -70-, -104-

(47) Power Lamp -63-, -70-, -82-

DISPLAY RESET TITLE

MULTI/

ZOOM

¥REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

(66)

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

(61)

(62)

(63)

(64)

(65)

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

SELECT

∫

(67)

(68)

VAR.

(48)(49)(50)

STORE

ENTER

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

(61) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D]

(E: reverse, D: forward) -83-

(62) Index Search Buttons [:, 9]

(:: reverse, 9: forward) -84-

(63) Selection Button [SELECT] -85-

(64) Store Button [STORE] -85-

(65) Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -85-

(66) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]

-73-, -82-, -84-

(67) Variable Speed Search Button

[VAR. SEARCH] -83-

(68) Menu Button [MENU] -65-

(51)(52)

(53)

(48) Mode Selector Switch

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -70-, -77-

(49) Shoulder Strap Holders -62-

(50) Grip Belt (One-touch Free Style Grip Belt)

-61-

(51) Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] -61-

(52) Battery Holder

(53) Tripod Receptacle

≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an

optional tripod.

-58-

Before Use

(85) Clip

≥Insert the plug securely into the [REMOTE]

Socket as far as it will goes. A loose

connection will spoil normal operation.

(69)

(70)

START/

STOP

DATE/ PHOTO

TIME

SHOT

(75)

OSD

DISPLAY RESET TITLE

MULTI/

ZOOM

(76)

(77)

¥REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

The Remote Controller

(71)

(72)

(73)

(74)

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

ª Inserting a Button-type Battery

Before using the Remote Controller, insert the

supplied button-type battery.

;

(78)

(79)

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

SELECT

∫

VAR.

STORE

ENTER

1 While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the

Battery Holder.

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

(69) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -71-, -91-

(70) Title Button [TITLE] -87-

(71) Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button

[MULTI/P-IN-P] -80-, -86-

(72) Rewind/Review Button [6] -82-, -85-

(73) Pause Button [;] -83-, -85-

2 Insert the button-type battery with the (i)

marking facing upward.

(74) Stop Button [∫] -82-, -85-

(75) Recording Start/Stop Button

[START/STOP] -70-, -72-

(76) Play Button [1] -82-, -85-

(77) Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -82-, -85-

(78) Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] -84-

(79) Enter Button [ENTER] -65-

3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote

Controller.

ª Free Style Remote Controller with Mic

This controller allows the scene to be shot from

various angles, high to low, and is also

convenient when the Tripod is used. When the

controller is not in use, attach the clip to the Grip

Belt for convenience.

≥When the button-type battery is exhausted,

replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery

is normally expected to last about 1 year.

However, it depends on operation frequency.)

≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when

inserting the battery.

This controller allows the Movie Camera to be for

left-handed users.

(85)

CAUTION

(80)

Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced. Replace only

with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the equipment

manufacturer. Discard used batteries

according to manufacturer’s

instructions.

(81)

(82)

(83)

(84)

WARNING

(80) Microphone [MIC] -71-

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do

not recharge, disassemble, heat

above 100xC or incinerate. Keep the

Button-Type battery out of the reach

of children. Never put Button-Type

battery in mouth. If swallowed call

your doctor.

(81) Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]

(82) Zoom Lever [W/T]

≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stages.

(83) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

(84) Microphone Switch Button [TALK] -71-

≥When the Free Style Remote Controller with

Mic is connected to [REMOTE] Socket and

the [TALK] Button is pressed, the narration

microphone is activated and the built-in

microphone on the Movie Camera is

deactivated.

-59-

Before Use

ª Using the Remote Controller

Power Supply

1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote

Control Sensor (33) of the Movie Camera

and press an appropriate button.

ª Using the AC Adaptor

15˚

(33)

15˚

≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within

approximately 5 metres

≥Angle: Within approximately 15o in the

vertical and horizontal directions from the

central axis

≥The above operating ranges are for indoor use.

Outdoors or under strong light, the Movie

Camera may not operate properly even within

the above ranges.

≥Within a 1-metre range, you can also use the

Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor side of

the Movie Camera.

1 Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie

Camera.

2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC

Adaptor.

3 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC

Adaptor and the AC mains socket.

≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug does not fit

entirely into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will

remain as shown 1.

≥Before connecting or disconnecting the

power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on

the Movie Camera to [OFF] and make sure

that Power Lamp is not lit.

Selecting Remote Controller Modes

When 2 Movie Cameras are used

simultaneously, they can be operated individually

by selecting different Remote Controller Modes.

≥If the Remote Controller Mode of the Movie

Camera and that of the Remote Controller do

not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.

ª Using the Battery

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

≥We recommend using Panasonic’s Battery.

≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this Movie

Camera when batteries of other companies are

used.

Setup on the Movie Camera:

Set [REMOTE] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the

desired Remote Controller Mode. (-66-)

1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and

charge it.

Setup on the Remote Controller:

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

∫

[VCR1]:

Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button

simultaneously. 1

[VCR2]:

≥Since the Battery will not be charged when

the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC

Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.

≥The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging

starts.

Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button

simultaneously. 2

≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is

replaced, the mode is automatically reset to

[VCR1] Mode.

≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off,

charging is completed.

≥When charging the overdischarged battery,

the [CHARGE] lamp blinks at first, but the

battery is charged normally. When the

temperature of the battery is too high or low,

the [CHARGE] lamp blinks and the charging

time becomes longer than usual.

-60-

Before Use

≥The available recording time becomes shorter if

2 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie

Camera.

you use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor

simultaneously when using the 0 Lux Night

View function, rotating the LCD Monitor

frontward to record yourself or setting

[EVF ON/AUTO] to [ON].

The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt

ª To Use as a Grip Belt

Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of

your hand.

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [OFF] and, while

pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button (51), slide the

Battery or DC Input Lead upward to disconnect it.

1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

(51)

PUSH

BATT

(46)

2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size

of your hand.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -98-.

3 Reattach the Grip Belt.

Charging Time and Available

Recording Time

CGA-DU07

CGA-DU14

CGA-DU21

1h30min.

2h15min.(1h50min.)

1h10min.(55min.)

2h45min.

4h30min.(3h40min.)

2h15min.(1h50min.)

3h55min.

ª To Use as a Hand Strap

Using the Grip Belt as the hand strap makes it

easier to handle and carry a Movie Camera. It is

more convenient to use with the Free Style

Remote Controller with Mic.

6h45min.(5h30min.)

3h25min.(2h45min.)

A Charging Time

B Maximum Continuous Recording Time

C Intermittent Recording Time

(Intermittent Recording Time is the available

recording time with repeated recording and

stopping actions.)

“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.

≥Battery CGA-DU07 is supplied.

1 Open the Lock Cover (24) by holding the

tabs on both sides 1, press the Lock

Button (23) and detach the Grip Belt.

≥The times shown in the table are approximate

times. The numbers indicate the recording time

when the Viewfinder is used. The numbers in

parentheses indicate the recording time when

the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the

available recording time may be shorter.

≥The times shown in the table are for continuous

recording at a temperature of 25oC and humidity

of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or

lower temperature, the charging time may be

longer.

(24)

(23)

-61-

Before Use

≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover

2 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection.

3 Slide A to the direction of the arrow and

reattach the Grip Belt.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend that you attach the Shoulder

Strap before going out of doors to record so as to

avoid dropping the Movie Camera.

1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through

the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie

Camera.

4 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist.

≥When returning the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt

Attachment, press the Lock Cover 2 to ensure

that it is securely locked.

2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it

through the Shoulder Strap Length

Adjuster, and pull it.

≥Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the

Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it

cannot slip off.

Attaching the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

1 Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through

the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then

pass the other end through the loop made

by itself and pull tight.

≥Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to

the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same

way.

Inserting a Cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (41) toward

the front and pull down to open the

Cassette Compartment Cover.

2 Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through

the hole in the Grip Belt Attachment and the

Lens Cap through the Lens Cap Cord.

(41)

2 Insert a Cassette.

≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the

Grip Belt. (It is not possible when using as a

hand strap.)

-62-

Before Use

3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH] mark 1.

3 Close the Card Slot Cover (5) securely.

Removing the Card

Open the Card Slot Cover and press the centre of

the Card and then pull it straight out.

≥After removing the Card, close the Card Slot

Cover.

PUSH

≥The Movie Camera may be damaged if the

Card is forced out when the Card is fully

inserted.

4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.

ª Card Access Lamp (17)

(17)

ª Accidental Erasure Prevention

Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider

1 on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE]

arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable

recording, close the accidental erasure

prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow

direction).

While the Movie Camera is accessing the Card

(reading, recording, playback or erasing), Card

Access Lamp lights up.

≥While Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt

to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the

Card, to turn off the Movie Camera, or to turn

the Mode Dial. Such actions will damage the

Card, and recorded data, and cause the Movie

Camera to malfunction.

SAVE

Turning on the Movie Camera

ª How to Turn on the Power

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [ON] while

pressing the button 1.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -98-.

Using a Card

≥The [POWER] Lamp (47) lights up.

A Card can be used to record pictures.

ª Caution before inserting/removing a

Card

Be sure to turn off the Movie Camera.

≥Otherwise, the Movie Camera may not function

properly or it may cause the loss of recorded

data in a Card.

(46)

(47)

ª Inserting a Card

1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever (3) to open the Card

Slot Cover (5).

ª How to Turn off the Power

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [OFF] while

pressing the button 1.

OPEN

(5)

(3)

(46)

2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut

corner facing right 1, insert it into the Card

Slot (4).

Selecting Modes

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the

Mode Dial.

(4)

-63-

Before Use

1 Rotate the Mode Dial (43).

ª Using the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record

the picture while watching it.

1 Put a finger on the [OPEN4] Knob (1) and

pull the LCD Monitor (2) out in the direction

of the arrow.

(43)

≥The Viewfinder is deactivated.

:Tape Recording Mode

≥The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum

of 120o. If you open the LCD monitor by 120o,

it becomes convenient to operate menus or to

play back pictures.

Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape.

Also, you can record still pictures on the card

simultaneously during recording on a tape.

:Tape Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded

scene on a tape.

:Card Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording still picture or

(2)

(1)

moving picture on a card.

:Picture Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded

still picture on a card.

:MPEG4 Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded

2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to

the desired recording angle.

≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of

180o 1 from the vertical position upwards

and a maximum of 90o 2 to the downward

direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor

beyond these ranges will damage the Movie

Camera.

moving picture on a card.

:PC Mode

Use this mode when you want to connect the

Movie Camera to your Personal Computer.

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

ª Using the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of

view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder

become clear and easy to read.

1180o

290o

1 Pull the Viewfinder.

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

≥Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.

ª Adjusting Brightness and Colour

Level

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF]

Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are

displayed.

2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector

Knob (38).

12:30:45

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LCD/EVF SETUP

1LCD BRIGHTNESS

[-]||||----[+]

(38)

LCD COLOUR LEVEL

[-]||||----[+]

12:30:45

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EVF BRIGHTNESS

[-]||||----[+]

;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP

!/MENU:EXIT

To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the

LCD Monitor

Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].

≥The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD

Monitor is opened.

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD

screen.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]

Adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the

LCD screen.

≥When you turn the Movie Camera off, this

setting is cancelled.

-64-

Before Use

≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode

Brightness of the Viewfinder

[EVF BRIGHTNESS]

selected by using the Mode Dial (43) is

Adjusts the brightness of the image in the

Viewfinder.

displayed.

To Adjust

(43)

Press the [;/∫] Button and select the item to be

adjusted, and then press the [6/5] Button to

raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the

Bar Indication.

2 Press the [;/∫] Button to select a desired

Sub-Menu.

≥Press the [;/∫] Button to display the

highlighted item.

3 Press the [5] Button to display the

selected Sub-Menu.

4 Press the [;/∫] Button to select the item.

5 Press the [5] Button to display the

selected item.

≥A larger number of vertical bars indicates

stronger brightness or colour saturation.

To Increase the Brightness of the Entire LCD

Monitor

Press the [POWER LCD] Button.

When you press [POWER LCD] button, the LCD

monitor becomes bright about twice as much as

usual.

6 Press the [;/∫] Button to select the desired

mode and press [ENTER] Button to

determine the setting.

(27)

POWER

LCD

≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or

play back. Menus can be displayed during

playback but not during recording. The above

operations can be done using the [MENU]

Button, [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] Buttons and [ENTER]

Button on the Remote Controller. (-58-)

The [POWER LCD] Lamp (27) lights up.

≥When turning the power on with using AC

Adaptor, [POWER LCD] function is

automatically effective.

To Return the Previous Screen

Press the [6] Button.

To Resume Normal Brightness

Press the [POWER LCD] Button again.

To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the Menu Mode Setting

≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded

images.

The setting selected on the Menu will be retained

even when the Movie Camera is turned off.

However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is

disconnected before turning off the Movie

Camera, the selected setup may not be retained.

(The setups of [EFFECT2] (-80-) are not retained.)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -107-.

Using the Menu Screen

To facilitate the selection of a desired function or

setup, this Movie Camera displays various

function setups on Menus.

≥When operating the menu with the Viewfinder,

set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON] or

rotate the LCD monitor by 180o.

≥Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.

ª File Selection in the Picture/MPEG4

Playback Mode

A File Selection Operation may be necessary

during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out

the following procedure.

1 Press the [MENU] Button (18).

STILL

ENTER

1 Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button and select

a file.

FADE

≥The selected file is marked by a frame.

(18)

PICTURE

No.25

100-0012

-65-

Before Use

2 Press the [ENTER] Button (14) to confirm

the selection of the file.

[SCENE INDEX]

Scene Index Mode -84-

≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry

out the various Menu Operations. (The above

procedure will not be repeated in the following

instructions.)

[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction -76-

[ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone -74-

[CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording -76-

List of Menus

5) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode -97-

[DATE/TIME]

The figures of the Menus are for explanation

purposes only, and they are different from the

actual Menus.

[TAPE RECORDING MENU]

Tape Recording Mode

Date and Time Indication -97-

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode -97-

[C.RESET]

TAPE RECORDING MENU

CAMERA

DIGITAL

CARD

!PROG.AE

SIS

D.ZOOM

RECORDING

DISPLAY

LCD/EVF

INITIAL

SELF TIMER

USB FUNCTION

Counter Reset -110-

≥It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot

reset the Time Code.

;/∫:SELECT

%:NEXT

MENU:EXIT

6) [LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -64-

[SELF REC]

Recording Yourself -73-

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder -64-

7) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

1) [CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode -77-

[SIS]

Image Stabilizer -74-

[D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom -74-

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording -73-

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode -94-

≥If you press [6] Button, the menu changes

back to the previous screen.

2) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT1]

Digital Effects 1 -80-

[EFFECT2]

Digital Effects 2 -80-

[MULTI MODE]

Multi-Picture Mode -80-

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title -87-

3) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality -71-

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation -87-

4) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search -71-

[DEMO MODE]

Demonstration Mode

≥If no operation takes place for approximately

10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to

the Movie Camera and the [OFF/ON] Switch is

turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a

Card, the Movie Camera is automatically set to

Demonstration Mode for introducing its

functions. If any button is pressed or operated,

the Demonstration Mode is cancelled. The

Demonstration Mode can be started by setting

[DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the

Menu. To terminate the Demonstration Mode,

insert a Cassette or set the [DEMO MODE] to

[OFF].

[AV JACK]

AV Socket -108-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode -60-

[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp -70-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound -99-

Recording Speed Mode -69-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode -69-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting -69-

-66-

Before Use

[LCD/EVF SET]

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode -97-

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -64-

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder -64-

8) [INITIAL]

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

Tape Playback Mode

TAPE PLAYBACK MENU

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search -71-

PLAYBACK

AV IN/OUT

DIGITAL

CARD

!SEARCH

12bit AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

RECORDING

DISPLAY

LCD/EVF

INITIAL

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode -60-

;/∫:SELECT

%:NEXT

MENU:EXIT

[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp -70-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound -99-

1) [PLAYBACK]

Playback Functions Sub-Menu

[SEARCH]

Index Search Mode -84-

[12bit AUDIO]

[CARD RECORDING MENU]

Card Recording Mode

Audio Selector -92-

[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode -102-

2) [AV IN/OUT]

CARD RECORDING MENU

CAMERA

!PROG.AE

DIGITAL

CARD

SHTR EFFECT

SELF TIMER

RECORDING

DISPLAY

LCD/EVF

INITIAL

Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

;/∫:SELECT

%:NEXT

MENU:EXIT

AV Socket -91-

[A.DUB INPUT]

1) [CAMERA]

Audio Dubbing Input -91-

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[DV OUT]

[PROG.AE]

Analog-Digital Conversion Output -104-

3) [DIGITAL]

Auto Exposure Mode -77-

[SHTR EFFECT]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

Shutter Effect -99-

[EFFECT ON]

Digital Effect On/Off -85-

[EFFECT SEL]

≥You can add a sound like releasing the shutter.

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording -73-

Digital Effect Selection -85-

2) [DIGITAL]

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title -87-

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

4) [CARD]

Adding a Title -87-

Card Setup Sub-Menu

3) [CARD]

[PICT QUALITY]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

Picture Quality -71-

[PICT QUALITY]

[MPEG4 MODE]

MPEG4 Picture Quality -72-

Picture Quality -71-

[MPEG4 MODE]

[CREATE TITLE]

MPEG4 Picture Quality -72-

Title Creation -87-

[CREATE TITLE]

5) [RECORDING]

Title Creation -87-

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[BURST MODE]

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode -69-

[AUDIO REC]

Continuous Photoshot -72-

4) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[WIND CUT]

Audio Recording Mode -69-

6) [DISPLAY]

Wind Noise Reduction -76-

Display Setup Sub-Menu

≥All of the items on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu

of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] Main-Menu.

7) [LCD/EVF]

5) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode -97-

[DATE/TIME]

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

Date and Time Indication -97-

6) [LCD/EVF]

-67-

Before Use

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder -64-

6) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

≥All of the items on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu

of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU].

7) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

AV Socket -108-

[AV JACK]

[REMOTE]

AV Socket -108-

Remote Controller Mode -60-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode -60-

[REC LAMP]

[MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]

MPEG4 Playback Mode

Recording Lamp -70-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound -99-

MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU

DELETE

EDITING

DISPLAY

LCD/EVF

INITIAL

!FILE BY SEL

ALL FILES

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting -69-

;/∫:SELECT

%:NEXT

MENU:EXIT

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode -97-

1) [DELETE]

[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

Deleting a File Sub-Menu

[FILE BY SEL]

Picture Playback Mode

Selecting and Deleting a File -88-

[ALL FILES]

Deleting All Files -89-

PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU

DELETE

!FILE BY SEL

ALL FILES

EDITING

DIGITAL

DISPLAY

LCD/EVF

INITIAL

TITLE BY SEL

2) [EDITING]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

[FILE LOCK]

;/∫:SELECT

%:NEXT

MENU:EXIT

Setting the Lock -88-

[CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card -89-

3) [DISPLAY]

1) [DELETE]

Deleting a File Sub-Menu

[FILE BY SEL]

Selecting and Deleting a File -88-

[ALL FILES]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[SCREEN]

Deleting All Files -89-

[TITLE BY SEL]

Screen Setting -89-

[DISPLAY]

Selecting and Deleting a Title -89-

Display Mode -97-

2) [EDITING]

[DATE/TIME]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

[FILE LOCK]

Date and Time Indication -97-

4) [LCD/EVF]

Setting the Lock -88-

[DPOF SET]

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

[LCD/EVF SET]

Setting DPOF -88-

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -64-

[CARD FORMAT]

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Formatting a Card -89-

3) [DIGITAL]

Using the Viewfinder -64-

5) [INITIAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

Adding a Title -87-

AV Socket -108-

4) [DISPLAY]

[REMOTE]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

≥All of the items on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu

of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU].

5) [LCD/EVF]

Remote Controller Mode -60-

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -64-

-68-

Before Use

≥After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium

Setting Date and Time

battery can power the clock for approximately

3 months.

Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has

a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time

before recording.

LP Mode

A desired recording speed can be selected with

[REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.

If LP Mode is selected, the recording time

becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP

Mode.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(18) MENU

Although the image quality does not decrease

with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise

may appear on a playback image, or some

normal functions may be restricted.

≥The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are

not completely compatible with other

equipment.

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

CLOCK SET

1YEAR

MONTH

DAY

2004

HOUR

MIN.

;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP

≥Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode.

(-91-)

!/MENU:EXIT

2 Press the [;/∫] Button to select [YEAR],

[MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and

press the [6/5] Button to set it to the

desired value.

≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.

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

3 Press the [MENU] Button (18) to finish

setting the date and time.

≥The clock operation starts from [00] second.

≥If the built-in battery is weak, the [0] Indication

flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.

≥The clock uses the 24-hour system.

Audio Recording Mode

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be

selected with [AUDIO REC] on the

[RECORDING] Sub-Menu.

High sound-quality recording is possible with

“16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit

32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be

recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other

2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

The internal lithium battery sustains the operation

of the clock. When the [0] Indication flashes,

the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie

Camera with the power turned off and then

connect to the AC Mains socket.

-69-

Recording Mode

≥The [POWER] Lamp (47) lights up.

Recording Mode

About Recording

When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode

Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ].

(46)

When recording still pictures or moving pictures

on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording

Mode [

When recording with the

(47)

2 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Tape Recording

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (48) set to

[AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjusts

the focus and white balance. In some cases, they

cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be

adjusted manually. (-78-, -79-)

Mode.

(43)

(48)

AUTO

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45).

≥Recording starts.

MANUAL

FOCUS

≥After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes

to [REC].

≥Before turning on the power, remove the

Lens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached

when the power is turned on, Automatic

White Balance Adjustment (-78-) may not

function correctly.

REC

(45)

RECORD

≥When the Recording Pause Mode continues for

more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off

automatically for tape protection and power

conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the

power is turned off only when the tape is

inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the

tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if

the Recording Pause Mode continues for more

than 6 minutes, the power is turned off

automatically.

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45)

again to pause the recording.

≥The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

PAUSE

≥Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording

Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress,

you can also record a still picture on a card by

pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

To resume recording from this condition, turn

off, then turn on the power again.

ª Recording Lamp

The Recording Lamp (20) lights up during

recording and alerts those being recorded that

recording is in progress.

ª To Check the Recording

By pressing the [S] Button (10) briefly in the

Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the

last few seconds of the recorded scene.

(20)

(10)

REC

≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the

[REC LAMP] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu is set

to [OFF].

≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After

checking, the Movie Camera resumes the

Recording Pause Mode.

Recording on a Tape

ª Finding the End of Recording

(Blank Search Function)

The Blank Search Function aids you to locate the

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [ON].

end of the recording on the Cassette quickly.

-70-

Recording Mode

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

You can record still pictures as frame still pictures

with higher quality by this function.

≥The Progressive Photoshot Function may not

be activated depending on the function you use.

(-97-)

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >>

[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].

STILL

ENTER

≥To record still pictures with higher quality, we

recommend setting to the Card Recording

Mode. (To activate the progressive function

regardless of the function you use)

≥When you record the tape and the card

simultaneously, the progressive function is not

activated.

FADE

(18)

≥The [BLANK] Indication appears during the

Blank Search.

≥Approximately 1 second before the last

recorded scene, the Movie Camera switches

to the Recording Pause Mode or the Still

Playback Mode.

Recording a Still Picture on a Card

(Photoshot)

Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory

Card from the Movie Camera.

1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Card Recording

Mode.

≥If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the

Movie Camera stops at the end of the tape.

To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion

Press the [∫] Button.

ª To Add a Sound while Recording

With the supplied Free Style Remote Controller

with Mic connected to the [REMOTE] Socket (34),

you can add a narration while recording is in

progress.

(43)

While the [TALK] Button (84) is pressed, the [

Indication is displayed and the sound is recorded

]

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).

from [MIC] (80).

PHOTO SHOT

(80)

(39)

REC

(84)

≥The [ _PICTURE] Indication lights up in red.

Selecting the Quality of Photoshot images

1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD]

>> [PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image

quality.

≥While the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in

microphone does not operate.

ª Digital Still Picture

When the [STILL] Button (12) is pressed, images

become still pictures. When the button is pressed

again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.

(12)

STILL

ENTER

FADE

STILL

ENTER

(18)

FADE

Maximum number of images recordable on

the supplied Card (8MB)

[FINE] (high image quality): approximately

44 pictures

[NORMAL] (normal image quality): approximately

85 pictures

[ECONOMY] (low image quality): approximately

180 pictures

≥We recommend that you press the [STILL]

Button first at the position where you wish to

record the still picture so as to enter the Digital

Still Picture Mode and then press the

[PHOTO SHOT] Button.

≥These figures vary depending on the subject

being photographed.

ª Progressive Photoshot

When the [æ] Indication is displayed,

Progressive Photoshot Function works.

-71-

Recording Mode

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45)

ª Continuous Photoshot

again to pause the recording.

≥The maximum continuous recording times are

approximately 120 minutes.

The Movie Camera will automatically stop

recording when the relevant time listed above

has elapsed.

The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at a

regular intervals.

1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD]

>> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].

STILL

ENTER

≥When Remaining Time Indication becomes

[R:0h00m], this Indication flashes in red.

Recording may not be started.

≥The picture size of the moving picture (MPEG4)

is set to be:

FADE

(18)

≥The [

] Indication appears.

[SUPERFINE]: 320k240

[FINE]: 320k240

[NORMAL]: 176k144

[ECONOMY]: 176k144

≥When attaching to e-mail, we recommend the

file size to be less than 1MB.

[SUPERFINE]: approximately 8 seconds

[FINE]: approximately 15 seconds

[NORMAL]: approximately 20 seconds

[ECONOMY]: approximately 1 minute

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).

PHOTO SHOT

(39)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -99-.

≥When [ON] is selected, the still pictures can

be recorded in approximately 0.5 second

intervals until the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is

released or 10 pictures are recorded.

Selecting the Quality of MPEG4 Recording

images

1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD]

>> [MPEG4 MODE] >> a desired image

quality.

Recording a Moving Picture on a

Card (MPEG4)

STILL

ENTER

You can record moving pictures on a Card. The

recorded data can also be played back on

Windows Media Player (ver.6.4 and later).

≥When the Mode Dial (43) is set to Card

Recording Mode, you cannot record to the

Tape.

FADE

(18)

Maximum recording time on the supplied

Card (8MB)

[SUPERFINE]: approximately 1 minute

1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Card Recording

Mode.

[FINE]: approximately 2 minutes

[NORMAL]: approximately 3 minutes

[ECONOMY]: approximately 8 minutes

≥These figures vary depending on the scene.

(43)

ª Recording Yourself

By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it

frontward (to the lens side), you can let the

subject in front of the Movie Camera monitor the

shot while recording is in progress.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45).

(45)

≥It takes 1 to 2 seconds to start recording.

≥During recording the [_MPEG] Indication is lit in

red.

-72-

Recording Mode

≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the

≥The [ ] Indication appears.

Viewfinder is disabled automatically. However,

when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, the

image is also shown in the Viewfinder.

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).

(39)

PHOTO SHOT

≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD

Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set

[SELF REC] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to

[MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally and

no left and right reversal occurs.

≥The Recording Lamp (20) and the [

]

Indication flash and the recording starts after

10 seconds.

Quick Start

≥You can also use the Continuous Photoshot.

(-72-)

By pressing the [QUICK START] Button (44), and

the Movie Camera will be ready for recording in

approximately 1.3 seconds after the Movie

Camera is turned on.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -100-.

1 Press the [QUICK START] Button (44).

≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp (44) lights

up.

Zoom In/Out Functions

It gives special effects to the picture by recording

objects close by or with wide-angle shot.

1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out):

Push the [W/T] Lever (40) towards [W].

For close-ups (zoom in):

(44)

QUICK START

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

VOL/JOG

2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [OFF].

≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.

(40)

≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for

(46)

a few seconds.

1tW

3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [ON].

≥The Movie Camera will be ready for recording

in approximately 1.3 seconds.

5tW

10tW

To Cancel the Quick Start

Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for

approximately 2 seconds and make sure the

Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit.

ª To Take Close-up Shots of Small

Subjects

(Macro Close-up Function)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -99-.

When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie

Camera can focus on a subject that is as close as

approximately 40 mm from the Lens. Small

subjects like insects can be recorded with this

function.

Self-timer Recording

When you set the self-timer, the recording starts

automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]

>> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON].

ª To Use the Tele-Macro Function

With the zoom magnification of 10k, the Movie

Camera can bring the subject into focus as close

as approximately 20 cm from the Lens. Focusing

only on the subject and displaying the

background out of focus makes the picture more

impressive.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(18)

-73-

Recording Mode

1 Press the [TELE MACRO] Button (8).

≥20k: Digital zooming to 20k

≥500k: Digital zooming to 500k

(8)

20tW

TELE

MACRO

D.ZOOM

≥The zoom magnification is fixed at 10k and

the subject can be focused on as close as

20 cm .

2 Push the [W/T] Lever (40) towards [W] or

towards [T] to zoom in or out.

VOL/JOG

≥The [ _T.MACRO] Indication appears.

(40)

T.MACRO

To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]

>> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45)

or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).

(39)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -100-.

PHOTO SHOT

Image Stabilizer Function

(45)

If the Movie Camera is shaken while recording,

the camera shake in the image can be corrected.

≥If the Movie Camera shakes too much, the

images may not be stabilized.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[CAMERA] >> [SIS] >> [ON].

To Cancel the Tele-Macro Function

Press the [TELE MACRO] Button.

ª To Use the Zoom Microphone

Function

Along with the zooming operation, the

microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are

varied for recording sounds.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

≥Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[RECORDING] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The

[Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.)

(18)

≥The [[] Indication appears.

Z.MIC

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45)

or [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39) to start

recording.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -100-.

Digital Zoom Function

This function is useful when you want to record

close-up shots of subjects located beyond a

normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification.

With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a

magnification from 20k up to 500k.

(39)

PHOTO SHOT

(45)

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [20k] or [500k].

To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]

>> [SIS] >> [OFF].

STILL

ENTER

FADE

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -100-.

(18)

-74-

Recording Mode

2 When the image is completely gone, press

Fade In/Out Functions

the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) to stop

Fade In

recording.

Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually

from a black screen at the beginning of a scene.

(45)

3 Release the [FADE] Button (15).

≥The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.

1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (15)

during the Recording Pause Mode.

Backlight Compensation Function

This prevents the subject from being recorded too

darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that

shines from behind the subject being recorded.)

1 Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (11).

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(15)

≥The image fades out gradually.

2 When the image is completely gone, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) to

start recording.

BACK

LIGHT

(11)

≥The [ª] Indication flashes and then is

displayed.

≥The entire screen becomes brighter.

(45)

3 Release the [FADE] Button (15) about

3 seconds after starting recording.

≥The image reappears gradually.

Fade Out

To Resume Normal Recording

Fade Out causes images and sounds to

disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at the

end of a scene.

Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -100-.

Night View Functions

Colour Night View Function

This function allows you to record colour images

brightly in a dark place without using the Video

Flash.

1 Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button

(6) until the [C.NIGHT VIEW] Indication

appears.

1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (15) while

recording.

(6)

STILL

ENTER

COLOUR

NIGHT

VIEW

FADE

(15)

≥The image fades out gradually.

C.NIGHT

VIEW

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Recording Mode

0 Lux Night View Function

Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of

the breast of the subject can be framed in the

screen.

almost 0 lux can be recorded.

To Cancel the Soft Skin Function

Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button.

1 Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button

(6) until the [0LUX NIGHT VIEW] Indication

appears.

Wind Noise Reduction Function

This function reduces the sound of wind hitting

the microphone when recording.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >>

C.NIGHT

VIEW

LUX

NIGHT VIEW

≥The [REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR]

Indication appears.

2 Rotate the LCD Monitor frontward (to the

lens side).

[RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(18)

≥The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.

WIND CUT

≥The screen becomes white and the

Viewfinder turns on.

≥The available range of the LCD Monitor light

is within approximately 1.2 metre.

To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING]

>> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

To Cancel the Night View Functions

Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button

repeatedly until neither the [C.NIGHT VIEW]

Indication nor the [0LUX NIGHT VIEW] Indication

appears.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -100-.

Cinema Function

This function is for recording in a cinema-like

screen.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -100-.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].

Soft Skin Function

This enables you to record skin colours in a softer

tone. In order to get the best result, avoid

background colours similar to the skin colour of

the subject. Otherwise, this may result in a softer

background lacking in detail.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(18)

1 Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button (7).

≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of

the screen.

STOELFET

(7)

CINEMA

SOFT SKIN

≥The [

] Indication appears.

To Cancel the Cinema Mode

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

SOFT SKIN

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -100-.

≥To obtain the best effect, we recommend to

take the bust shot, so that the upper part from

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Recording Mode

Recording in Special Situations

Recording in Natural Colours

(Programme AE)

(White Balance)

You can select optimal automatic exposure under

specific recording situations.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(48) to [MANUAL].

Depending on the scene or light condition, the

Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may

not be able to bring out natural colours. In this

case, the white balance can be adjusted

manually.

When the Movie Camera is turned on with the

Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance

Adjustment may not function properly. Please

turn on the Movie Camera after removing the

Lens Cap.

(48)

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]

>> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([5],

[7], [4], [Ω] or [º]).

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(48) to [MANUAL].

(48)

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

STILL

ENTER

FADE

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

2 Press the [ENTER] Button (14).

(18)

STILL

≥The Indication of the selected Mode appears.

(14)

ENTER

FADE

≥The [AWB] Indication appears.

3 Press the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button

(16) to select a desired White Balance

Mode.

1AWB

1) [5] Sports Mode

≥For recording scenes involving quick

movements, such as sports scenes.

2) [7] Portrait Mode

≥For bringing up people clearly from the

background.

3) [4] Low Light Mode

1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]

2) The white balance setting that was previously

set manually [1]

3) Outdoor Mode [z]

4) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent

lamp) [{]

≥For recording a dark scene brighter.

4) [Ω] Spotlight Mode

≥For recording a subject under a spotlight in

a party, theatre, etc.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Press the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button (16)

until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set the

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].

5) [º] Surf & Snow Mode

≥For recording in a glaring surrounding, such

as ski slopes, beaches, etc.

To Cancel the Programme AE Function

Set the [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA] Sub-menu

to [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

Switch to [AUTO].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -101-.

-77-

Recording Mode

≥The red light from the Recording Lamp (20) will

Adjusting White Balance Manually

be reflected off your hand or object, possibly

causing the White Balance sensor to operate

incorrectly and changing the colouring.

White Balance Adjustment recognizes the colour

of light and adjust so that the white colour will

become 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 function is called

Automatic White Balance Adjustment.

For light outside the functional Auto White

Balance Adjustment range, use the Manual White

Balance Adjustment Mode.

10 000K

000K

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(48) to [MANUAL].

10)

11)

000K

(48)

AUTO

12)

MANUAL

FOCUS

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. In this case, adjust the White Balance.

1) The effective range of Automatic White

Balance Adjustment on this Movie Camera

2) Blue sky

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

2 Point the Movie Camera at a full-screen

white subject.

3 Press the [ENTER] Button (14).

STILL

(14)

ENTER

FADE

3) Cloudy sky (rain)

4) TV screen

5) Sunlight

6) White fluorescent lamp

7) 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset

8) 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset

9) Halogen light bulb

≥The [AWB] Indication appears.

4 Press the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button

(16) until the [1] Indication is displayed.

MNL

10) Incandescent light bulb

11) Sunrise or sunset

12) Candlelight

5 Keep pressing [ENTER] Button (14) until the

[1] Indication stops flashing.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -101-.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Press the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button (16)

until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(48) to [MANUAL].

ª About White Balance Sensor

The White Balance Sensor (33) determines the

nature of the light source during recording.

(48)

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

(20)

(33)

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

≥Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with

your hand during recording because White

Balance will not function normally.

-78-

Recording Mode

2 Press the [ENTER] Button (14) until the

Shutter Speed Indication appears.

When a value closer to [OPi18dB] is selected,

the image becomes brighter.

The value to which idB is attached indicates a

Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality

of the image deteriorates.

STILL

(14)

ENTER

FADE

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to

[AUTO].

MNL

1/1000

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -101-.

3 Press the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button

(16) to adjust the shutter speed.

Manual Focus Adjustment

Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in

a situation where auto focus may not function

well.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(48) to [MANUAL].

Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment

1/50–1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode

1/50–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode

The standard shutter speed is 1/50 s.

Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the

shutter speed to be faster.

(48)

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to

[AUTO].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -101-.

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(48) to [FOCUS].

Manual Iris Adjustment

(F Number)

You can use this function when the screen is too

(48)

bright or too dark.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(48) to [MANUAL].

≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)

(48)

appears.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

MNL

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

2 Press the [ENTER] Button (14) until the Iris

Indication appears.

3 Press the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button

(16) to adjust the focus.

STILL

ENTER

(14)

ENTER

FADE

MNL

(16) (13)

1/50

F2.4

≥If you keep pressing the [5] Button or [6]

Button, the speed of adjusting becomes

faster.

3 Press the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button

(16) to adjust the iris.

Range of Iris Adjustment

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

OP (Opened)i0dB, ..., OPi18dB

When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the

image becomes darker.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to

[AUTO] or [FOCUS].

-79-

Recording Mode

14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI]

Digital Effect Functions

≥It records an image with a painting-like

This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect

Functions that add special effects to the scene.

effect.

To Select a Desired Digital Effect

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL]

>> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital

Effect.

Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]

1) MULTI

2) P-IN-P

3) WIPE

To Cancel the Digital Effect

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL]

>> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF].

≥If the Movie Camera is turned off, the

[EFFECT2] settings are cancelled.

4) MIX

5) STROBE

6) TRAIL

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -101-.

7) MOSAIC

10) SLIM

8) MIRROR

9) STRETCH

ª Multi-Picture Mode

Strobe Multi-Picture Mode:

1) Multi Mode [MULTI]

2) Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P]

3) Wipe Mode [WIPE]

You can capture and record 9 consecutive small

still pictures.

Manual Multi-Picture Mode:

4) Mix Mode [MIX]

5) Strobe Mode [STROBE]

≥It records images with a stroboscopic effect.

6) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL]

≥It records images with a trailing effect.

7) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC]

≥It produces a mosaic-like image.

8) Mirror Mode [MIRROR]

≥The right half of an image becomes a mirror

image of the left half.

9) Stretch Mode [STRETCH]

≥The Picture is expanded horizontally.

10) Slim Mode [SLIM]

You can manually capture and record 9 small still

pictures.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI].

STILL

ENTER

FADE

≥The picture is expanded vertically.

(18)

Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]

12) SEPIA

11) NEGA

2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[DIGITAL] >> [MULTI MODE] >> [STROBE]

or [MANUAL].

3 Press the [MULTI] Button (9).

13) B/W

14) SOLARI

(9)

MULTI/

P-IN-P

11) Negative Mode [NEGA]

≥If [MANUAL] is selected, press the [MULTI]

Button at each scene you want to capture.

≥The colours of the recorded image are

inverted as seen in a negative.

12) Sepia Mode [SEPIA]

Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures

While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the

[MULTI] Button.

≥If [MANUAL] has been selected, press the

[MULTI] Button after 9 pictures are displayed.

≥It records a scene with a brownish tint, like

the colour of old pictures.

13) Black & White Mode [B/W]

≥It records an image in black and white.

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Recording Mode

Mix Mode:

To Display the Multi-Pictures Again

While the moving image of a new scene fades in,

the still image of the last recorded scene

gradually fades out.

Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer.

To Delete Multi-Pictures One by One

(When pictures were captured in [MANUAL])

When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second

or longer while the still pictures are displayed, the

pictures captured last is deleted continuously.

≥After still pictures are deleted one by one, they

cannot be displayed again.

MIX

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -101-.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX].

ª Picture-in-Picture Mode

STILL

ENTER

FADE

You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside

the screen.

(18)

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

≥The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45)

to start recording.

[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P].

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(45)

(18)

2 Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you

want to capture and press the [P-IN-P]

Button (9) to insert a small still picture.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45)

to pause the recording.

≥The last scene is stored in memory. The

[WIPE] or [MIX] Indication changes to [B]

or [C].

(9)

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45)

to restart the recording.

MULTI/

P-IN-P

≥The last image of the previous scene

gradually changes to the new scene.

≥A small still picture is displayed in a normal

picture.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -101-.

≥If the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed again, the

small still picture is cleared.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -101-.

ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode

Wipe Mode:

Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last

recorded scene gradually changes to the moving

image of a new scene.

WIPE

-81-

Playback Mode

[W/T] Lever towards [T] to increase the volume or

Playback Mode

Playing Back a Tape

push the [W/T] Lever towards [W] to decrease the

volume. The [VOLUME] Indication goes off after

the adjustment is finished.

The recorded scene can be played back

immediately after the recording.

VOL/JOG

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [ON].

≥The [POWER] Lamp (47) lights up.

(40)

To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller,

press the [T] or [W] Button to display the

(46)

[VOLUME] Indication. Press the [T] Button to

increase the volume or press the [W] Button to

decrease the volume. The [VOLUME] Indication

goes off after the adjustment is finished.

(47)

2 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Tape Playback

Mode.

(43)

≥The sound volume cannot be adjusted using the

Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.

(-84-)

3 Press the [6] Button (16) to rewind the

tape.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -102-.

Finding a Scene You Want to Play

Back

STILL

(16)

ENTER

FADE

ª Cue/Review Playback

≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want

to start playback.

≥When the tape reaches the beginning,

rewinding stops automatically.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

4 Press the [1] Button (14) to start playback.

≥The [!] Indication appears.

(16) (13)

If the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button (16) is

pressed during Playback, it turns to Cue Playback

A or Review Playback B.

(14)

STILL

ENTER

FADE

≥If a cassette recorded with a copyright

protection signal is played back, the picture is

distorted by mosaic-like patterns.

≥If the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue

Playback or Review Playback until you release

it.

To Stop Playback

Press the [∫] Button (15).

ª Variable Speed Search Function

The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback

can be varied.

STILL

ENTER

1 During playback, press the [1] Button (14).

FADE

(15)

ª Adjusting the Sound Volume

To adjust the volume, push the [W/T] Lever (40)

to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Push the

-82-

Playback Mode

To Resume Normal Playback

≥The [1k!] Indication appears.

Press the [1] Button (76).

(14)

≥If the Movie Camera is left in the Slow Playback

Mode for more than 12 minutes, the Movie

Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect

the video heads from excessive wear and tear.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

2 Push the [W/T] Lever (40) to select a desired

Still Playback/Still Advance

Playback

search speed.

VOL/JOG

This Movie Camera is capable of still picture

playback and frame-advance playback.

(76)

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

(40)

(73)

(61)

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

(61)

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

The following 6 playback speeds are available for

the Variable Speed Search Function in both the

fast-forward and rewind directions:

1/5k (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3k

(slow playback in LP Mode only), 1k, 2k, 5k,

10k and 20k.

≥This function works by pressing the

[VAR. SEARCH] and cursor buttons ([π, ∫]) on

the Remote Controller. (-58-)

SELECT

∫

1 Press the [1] Button (76).

2 Press the [;] Button (73).

≥The playback image stops in the Still

Playback Mode.

3 Press the [E] Button or [D] Button (61) on

the Remote Controller.

≥With each press of the [E] Button, still

pictures advance in the reverse direction.

With each press of the [D] Button, still

pictures advances in the forward direction. If

one of the buttons continues to be pressed,

still pictures advance continuously 1 frame at

a time until the button is released.

To Resume Normal Playback

Press the [1] Button (14).

≥During Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving

images may show a noise like a mosaic.

≥The sound is muted during search.

To Resume Normal Playback

Slow Motion Playback

Press the [1] Button (76).

ª Playback with Zoom Lever

By pushing the [W/T] Lever (40) of the Movie

Camera in the Still Playback Mode, still pictures

can be advanced one frame at a time in the

forward or backward direction.

This Movie Camera can play back at a slow

speed.

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

(76)

(61)

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

(61)

If you keep pushing the Lever, still pictures

advances continuously.

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

SELECT

∫

VOL/JOG

1 Press the [1] Button (76).

2 Press the [E] Button or [D] Button (61) on

the Remote Controller.

≥The [~] or [}] Indication appears.

(40)

}

≥If the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback

Mode for more than 6 minutes, the Movie

Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect

the video heads from excessive wear and tear.

≥When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion

Playback proceeds in the reverse direction.

When the [D] Button is pressed, Slow Motion

Playback proceeds in the forward direction.

Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back

at approximately 1/5th of the normal speed.

Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back

at approximately 1/3rd of the normal speed.

Index Search Functions

To facilitate searching for desired scenes, this

Movie Camera automatically records index

signals during recording, as explained in the

following.

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Playback Mode

Photoshot Index Signal

corresponding to the selected number will be

searched.

These signals are automatically recorded when

still pictures on a card is recorded to a tape.

Scene Index Signal

Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded

when you start recording after inserting a

Cassette.

≥Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected.

≥If [SCENE INDEX] of [RECORDING] Sub-Menu

on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is set to

[2HOUR], an index signal is recorded when

recording is restarted after an elapse of 2 hours

or longer. If it is set to [DAY], an index signal is

recorded when recording is restarted after the

date has changed since the last recording.

(While the index signal is being recorded, the

[INDEX] Indication flashes for a few seconds.)

Continuous Index Search

If the [9] Button or the [:] Button (62) is

pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be

continued at several-second intervals. (To cancel,

press the [1] Button (76) or the [∫] Button (74).)

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

(76)

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

INDEX

(74)

∫

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -102-.

≥If the Movie Camera is switched from the Tape

Playback Mode to Tape Recording Mode or if

the date and time is set before the start of

recording, the index signal is not recorded.

Playback Zoom Function

A part of the image can be enlarged up to

10 times during playback.

1 During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM]

Button (78) on the Remote Controller.

ª Photoshot Index Search

1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>

[PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO].

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

(78)

SELECT

∫

STILL

ENTER

VAR.

FADE

STORE

(60)

ENTER

(60)

OFF/ON

(18)

PB DIGITAL

≥The centre of the image is enlarged to

approximately 2 times.

2 Press the [9] Button or [:] Button (62)

on the Remote Controller.

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

ZOOM 2t

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

(62)

∫

To Change the Zoom Magnification

2 Change the magnification by pressing the

[W] Button or [T] Button (66) on the Remote

Controller.

≥With each press of the corresponding button,

still pictures recorded in Photoshot Mode are

searched.

ª Scene Index Search

START/

STOP

DATE/ PHOTO

TIME

SHOT

OSD

1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>

[PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [SCENE].

2 Press the [9] Button or [:] Button (62)

on the Remote Controller.

≥When the corresponding button is pressed

once, the [S 1] Indication appears, and

searching for the subsequent scene marked

with an index signal starts. Each time the button

is pressed after the start of Scene Index

Search, the indication changes, from [S 2] to

[S 9], and the beginning of the scene

DISPLAY RESET TITLE

MULTI/

ZOOM

¥REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

(66)

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image

3 Press the Arrow Button (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) (60)

on the Remote Controller that points to the

area you want to enlarge.

-84-

Playback Mode

To Cancel the Playback Zoom Function

Press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button (78) on the

Remote Controller.

2 Press the [SELECT] Button (63) on the

Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or

[MIX].

SELECT

VAR.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -102-.

(63)

STORE

ENTER

(64)

OFF/ON

(65)

Playback Digital Effect Functions

During playback, special digital effects can be

added to the recorded pictures. The same effects

as those of Digital Effects 1 and 2, which are

used during recording, are obtained.

P.B.DIGITAL

3 Press the [STORE] Button (64) at the

moment you want to save as a still picture.

≥The [B] or [C] Indication appears, and

the image is saved.

1 Press the [1] Button (76).

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

4 Press the [OFF/ON] Button (65) in the scene

in which you want to use the Wipe or Mix

effect.

≥The scene changes as a result of the Wipe or

Mix effect.

(76)

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P. B. Z O O M

∫

≥The Wipe Function and Mix Function can be

used only from the Remote Controller during

playback.

2 Press the [SELECT] Button (63) on the

Remote Controller to select a desired digital

effect.

≥If the [OFF/ON] Button (65) is pressed while

Wipe or Mix is carried out, the effect will stop

temporarily at that point. Pressing the [OFF/ON]

Button (65) again will bring back the effect.

SELECT

VAR.

(63)

STORE

ENTER

OFF/ON

(65)

P.B.DIGITAL

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -102-.

≥When the [SELECT] Button is pressed

repeatedly, the digital effect selection

changes.

≥The same setting can be done using

[EFFECT SEL] Sub-Menu on the

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU].

Playing Back a Card

It plays back files recorded on a Card.

1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Picture Playback

Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode.

To suspend Playback Digital Effect

Temporarily

Press the [OFF/ON] Button (65) to suspend or

restart the digital effect. When the digital effect is

paused temporarily, the selected effect’s

indication flashes.

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2 Start Playback.

[PICTURE]:

1: Starting the Slide Show

5: Playing back the next picture

6: Playing back the previous picture

∫: Stop the Slide Show

;: Pause the Slide Show

[MPEG4]:

1: Playing back the File

To Cancel the Digital Effect

Press the [SELECT] Button (63) on the Remote

Controller and clear the digital effect indication.

ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode

1 Press the [1] Button (76).

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

(76)

5: Selecting the next file (When you tap it

during playback, you can search the next

file, and when you keep pressing it, cue

playback is activated.)

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

∫

6: Selecting the previous file (When you tap it

during playback, you can search the

beginning of the file, and when you keep

pressing it, review playback is activated.)

∫: Stop playing back

;: Pause playing back

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Playback Mode

3 Folder File Number (When Picture Playback

When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at

Step 1

≥File is numbered in hexadecimal.

≥When the object is moving fast or zoom

operation is performed, picture may appear to

be still or causes mosaic-pattern noise, but this

is not a malfunction.

Mode is selected at Step 1)

File Name (When MPEG4 Playback Mode is

selected at Step 1)

3 Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button to select a

desired file.

STILL

ENTER

≥When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at

step 1, during playback, push the [W/T] lever to

display the volume indication until the volume

Indication appears and adjust the volume. (-82-)

FADE

≥The selected file is marked with a frame.

4 Press either the [ENTER] Button (14) or the

[MULTI] Button (9).

MPEG4

100-0001

≥The selected file is shown on the entire

screen.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -102-.

Slide Show

1 Folder File Number (When the picture is

The recorded still pictures in the Card can be

played back like a Slide Show.

1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Picture Playback

Mode.

played back)

File Name (When the MPEG4 data is played

back)

2 Picture Size (When the picture is played back)

(-97-)

Playback time (When MPEG4 data is played

back)

(43)

3 File Number

To Select a Desired File and Playing Back

1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Picture Playback

Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode.

2 Press the [1] Button (14).

STILL

(14)

ENTER

FADE

(43)

≥The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed.

SLIDE

2 Press the [MULTI] Button (9).

(9)

≥Each of the pictures are played back for

several seconds.

MULTI/

P-IN-P

To Pause the Slide Show

Press the [;] Button.

≥The [SLIDE;] Indication is displayed.

≥The files recorded on the Card are displayed

in Multi-Picture Mode.

PICTURE

SLIDE

640

No.25

100-0014

To Stop the Slide Show

Press the [∫] Button.

1 2

1 Picture Size (When Picture Playback Mode is

selected at Step 1)

2 File Number

-86-

Playback Mode

≥The dark portion of the image is missing 1,

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -103-.

and the colours of the bright portion change

in order of black, blue, green, cyan, red,

magenta, yellow and white, after which the

bright portion of the image is missing 2 and

the colours of the dark portion change in the

above order.

Creating a Title

You can create a title and record on a Card.

1 Recording Mode:

Set the Mode Dial (43) to Tape Recording

Mode or Card Recording Mode.

Set the Lens to the image you want to use

for creating a title.

6 Select [RECORDING] and press the

[ENTER] Button (14).

≥The title is recorded on the Card.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -103-.

Adding a Title

A title can be added to the picture. It is displayed

in Tape/Card Recording Mode and Tape/Picture

Playback Mode.

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1 Tape Playback Mode:

Search for the image you want to use for

creating a title and set the Movie Camera to

the Still Playback Mode.

(12)

STILL

ENTER

FADE

1 Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [ON].

STILL

2 Set [CARD] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES].

ENTER

STILL

FADE

ENTER

FADE

(18)

2 Press the [MENU] Button (18).

≥The title is displayed.

3 Press the [MULTI] Button (9).

3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).

(9)

(39)

PHOTO SHOT

MULTI/

P-IN-P

≥A list of titles is displayed.

≥The title is stored.

≥To perform Photoshot again, select

[RETURN].

TITLE

4 Select [LUMINANCE] and press the

[ENTER] Button (14), then press the [5]

Button (13) or [6] Button (16) to adjust

the title contrast and press the [ENTER]

Button (14).

5 Press the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button

(16) to adjust the colour and press the

[ENTER] Button (14).

USR00002.TTL

≥File Name 1

4 Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button to select a

desired title.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

-87-

Playback Mode

≥The selected title is marked with a frame.

5 Press the [ENTER] Button (14) or press the

[MULTI] Button (9).

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 and press the [MENU]

Button (18) when the setup is completed.

To Verify DPOF Setting

≥The selected title is displayed.

Select [VERIFY] in Step 2. The pictures for which

1 or more print is set in DPOF are played back

continuously.

≥Recording and Photoshot Recording can be

made with pictures that have titles.

≥A title can be displayed also by pushing [TITLE]

Button on the Remote Controller.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -103-.

To Clear the Title Display

Protecting the Files on a Card

Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [OFF].

Or press [TITLE] Button (70) on the Remote

Controller.

(Lock Setting)

Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked

to prevent accidental erasure. (Even if files are

locked, the files will be deleted if the Card is

formatted.)

1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]

>> [EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -103-.

Writing Printing Data on a Card

(DPOF Setting)

DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings),

such as the number of images to be printed, can

be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital

Print Order Format.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Picture Playback

Mode.

(18)

FILE LOCK

(43)

640

!:ENTER

MENU:EXIT

2 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >>

[EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >> [YES] >>

[VARIABLE].

2 Select the file to be locked, and press the

[ENTER] Button (14).

≥The selected file is locked and the [

]

STILL

Indication 1 appears. Repeat this procedure

to lock 2 or more files.

≥Press the [ENTER] Button (14) again to

cancel.

≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection

switch. (-103-)

ENTER

FADE

(18)

DPOF SETTING

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -103-.

Deleting the Files Recorded on a

Card

!:ENTER

MENU:EXIT

≥When all images are not printed, select

[ALL 0].

3 Select a desired picture and press the

Using the Movie Camera, you can delete the files

recorded on a Card. After the file is deleted, it

cannot be restored.

[ENTER] Button (14).

To Select and Delete Files or Titles

1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]

>> [DELETE] >> [FILE BY SEL] >> [YES].

≥The selected picture is marked with a frame.

≥The number of prints set by DPOF 1 is

displayed.

4 Press the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button

(16) to select the number of pictures to be

printed, and press the [ENTER] Button (14).

≥[¥] Indication 2 is displayed in the picture

set. (-97-)

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(18)

-88-

Playback Mode

≥A confirmation message appears, select

≥To erase a title in

[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU], select

[TITLE BY SEL].

[YES] and formatting will be carried out.

CARD FORMAT

2 Select the file you wish to delete and press

the [ENTER] Button (14).

FORMAT WILL DELETE

ALL FILES

AND PRESET TITLES

;:NO ---

∫:YES

RETURN

≥The selected picture is marked with a frame.

≥To erase 2 files or more, repeat this step.

3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).

!:ENTER

MENU:EXIT

≥When the formatting is completed, the screen

becomes white.

≥It may not be able to use the Card formatted by

this Movie Camera on other unit. In this case,

format the Card on the unit which will use the

Card. Make sure that valuable pictures are

stored on PC before proceeding.

(39)

PHOTO SHOT

≥A Card formatted an other equipment (e.g. PC)

might be unusable or it might take more time for

recording. We recommend that you use this

equipment to format the Card.

≥A verification message appears.

4 Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button

(14).

≥The selected file is deleted from the Card.

≥If [NO] is selected, the file selection is

cancelled.

Enlarging a Movie Picture Size

You can enlarge a Moving Picture to full screen

size.

1 Set [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >>

[DISPLAY] >> [SCREEN] >> [FULL].

To Select and Delete All Files

1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]

>> [DELETE] >> [ALL FILES] >> [YES].

MPEG4

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(18)

Display specifications in playing back MPEG4

moving pictures

[NORMAL] display

≥Pictures equal to or smaller than QCIF

(176k144) are expanded twice as large as the

original size.

≥Pictures larger than QCIF pictures (176k144)

are displayed as large as the original size.

[FULL] screen display

≥A verification message appears.

2 Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button

(14).

≥All files of Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode

are erased.

≥A locked file cannot be erased.

≥If there are many files in a card, it takes

several times for deleting.

≥Pictures equal to or larger than QCIF

(176k144) are displayed in full screen.

≥Pictures smaller than QCIF pictures (176k144)

are expanded about 3.6 times as large as the

original size.

Formatting a Card

If a Card becomes unreadable by the Movie

Camera, format it for reuse. Formatting erases all

the data recorded on a Card.

1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]

>> [EDITING] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES].

≥When setting to [FULL], pictures may be shown

in mosaic-like pattern depending on the file.

To Resume Normal Moving Picture Size

Set [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DISPLAY]

>> [SCREEN] >> [NORMAL].

STILL

ENTER

FADE

MPEG4

(18)

-89-

Playback Mode

Playing Back on Your TV

By connecting your Movie Camera with your TV,

the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV

screen.

≥Before connecting them, turn off the power of

both the Movie Camera and TV.

1 Connect the [AV IN/OUT] Socket of the

Movie Camera and the Video and Audio

Input Sockets of the TV.

[VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

[S-VIDEO IN]

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

REMOTE/MIC AV IN/OUT

PHONES

(PLUG IN POWER)

≥Connect to the TV with the AV Cable 1,

make a connection with the TV. If the TV has

an S-Video Socket, connect the S-Video

Cable 2, too.

≥When plugging the pin plug of the AV cable

into the [AV IN/OUT] Socket, plug it in as far

as it goes.

To Make the Indications Appear on the TV

Screen

Press the [OSD] Button (55) on the Remote

Controller.

START/

STOP

DATE/ PHOTO

TIME

SHOT

OSD

(55)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -103-.

-90-

Editing Mode

≥During the copying, the following Indication

appears.

Editing Mode

Recording from a Tape onto a Card

Still pictures or moving pictures can be recorded

on the Memory Card from scenes that have

already been recorded on a cassette.

1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Tape Playback

Mode.

NOW RECORDING

≥It takes a few seconds to record a picture to

the Tape.

≥When recording to tape, select the tape position

before recording. The picture will be recorded to

the tape position when the [PHOTO SHOT]

Button is pressed at Step 3.

(43)

≥Photoshot index signals are automatically

recorded.

≥Moving Picture (MPEG4) cannot be recorded

from a Card to tape.

2 Still Picture:

Start playback and set the Movie Camera to

Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish

to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT]

Button (39).

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -103-.

Audio Dubbing

You can add music or narration to the recorded

Cassette.

(39)

PHOTO SHOT

≥If the tape recorded in the [16bit] Mode is

dubbed with the Audio Dubbing function, the

original sound is erased. (If you wish to

preserve the original sound, use the [12bit]

Mode when recording.)

Moving Picture:

≥Audio Dubbing cannot be performed on a

recording made in LP Mode. (-69-)

1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>

[AV IN/OUT] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].

Start playback and press the Recording

Start/Stop Button (45) at the desired scene.

(45)

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(18)

Recording Pictures from a Card onto

a Tape

2 Continuing the aforesaid setup, select

[A.DUB INPUT] >> [MIC] or [AV IN].

≥Set to [AV IN] when external device is used,

and to [MIC] when an external or built-in

microphone is used.

Card Images can be recorded to the Tape.

1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Picture Playback

Mode.

3 Press the [;] Button (73) on the Remote

Controller where you want to add new

sound.

(43)

MULTI/

¥REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

(59)

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

2 Display the first picture.

3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).

(73)

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

∫

(39)

4 Press the [A.DUB] Button (59) on the

Remote Controller.

PHOTO SHOT

5 To start Audio Dubbing, press the [;]

Button (73) on the Remote Controller.

-91-

Editing Mode

2 S-Video Cable

To Cancel Audio Dubbing

Press the [;] Button (73) on the Remote

Controller.

≥Be sure to press the [OSD] Button (-58-) on the

Remote Controller prior to copying so that no

indications are visible. Otherwise, the displayed

tape counter and function indications are also

copied.

Movie Camera:

1 Insert the recorded Cassette.

VCR:

2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette with an

erasure prevention tab.

≥If various setups (such as external input, tape

speed, etc.) are required, please refer to the

operating instructions of your VCR.

Movie Camera:

The Movie Camera is in the Still Playback Mode

again.

To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit

Audio Dubbing

Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [PLAYBACK]

>> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX].

ST1: It plays back only the original sound.

ST2: It plays back only the sound added by Audio

Dubbing.

MIX: It plays back both the original sound and the

sound added by Audio Dubbing

simultaneously.

3 Press the [1] Button to start playback.

VCR:

To Dub Audio While Listening to a

Pre-recorded Sound

4 Start recording.

When pausing the audio dubbing, set the

[12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu to

[ST2] and you can check the pre-recorded sound.

When a microphone is used for audio dubbing,

use headphones to listen to the pre-recorded

sound while dubbing the audio. (When using

headphones, set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT]

to [OUT/PHONES].) When the line input is used,

you can dub audio while listening to the

pre-recorded sound from the speaker.

5 Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop

recording.

Movie Camera:

6 Press the [∫] Button to stop playback.

Recording the Contents of Other

Equipment

After connecting the Movie Camera and the

other equipment as illustrated, start the

following procedures.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -103-.

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS)

Cassette

(Dubbing)

After connecting the Movie Camera and the

VCR as illustrated, start the following

procedures.

[VIDEO OUT]

[AUDIO OUT]

[S-VIDEO OUT]

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

REMOTE/MIC AV IN/OUT

PHONES

[VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

[S-VIDEO IN]

(PLUG IN POWER)

1 AV Cable

2 S-Video Cable

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

REMOTE/MIC AV IN/OUT

PHONES

(PLUG IN POWER)

1 AV Cable

-92-

Editing Mode

Player:

Movie Camera:

1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>

2 Press the [1] Button (76) to start playback.

[AV IN/OUT] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].

MULTI/

¥REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

(58)

STILL

ENTER

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

(76)

(73)

(74)

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

FADE

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

∫

(18)

Recorder:

2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette.

Other Equipment:

3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start

playback.

Movie Camera:

4 While pressing the [REC] Button (58), press

the [PLAY] Button (76).

Or while pressing the [REC] Button (10),

press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (11) on the

Movie Camera.

3 While pressing the [REC] Button (58), press

the [PLAY] Button (76).

Or while pressing the [REC] Button (10),

press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (11) on the

Movie Camera.

≥Recording starts.

To Stop Dubbing

Press the [;] Button (73) or the [∫] Button (74).

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -104-.

MULTI/

¥REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

(58)

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

(76)

(73)

(74)

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

∫

≥When recording on a card, press the

[PHOTO SHOT] Button or the Recording

Start/Stop Button.

5 Press the [;] Button (73) or [∫] Button (74)

to stop recording.

Other Equipment:

6 Press the Stop Button to stop playback.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -104-.

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing)

By connecting this Movie Camera to other digital

video equipment that has a DV Input/Output

Terminal with a DV Cable VW-CD1E (optional)

1, dubbing can be done in the digital format.

Player/Recorder:

1 Insert the Cassette and set to Tape

Playback Mode.

-93-

With a PC

3 When using as a Web Camera:

With a PC

USB Connection Kit

Set [CAMERA] >> [USB FUNCTION] >>

[WEB CAMERA].

When using with DV STUDIO:

Set [CAMERA] >> [USB FUNCTION] >>

[DV STUDIO].

Using the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can

import still pictures onto your personal computer.

≥Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB

driver is installed.

1 Install the supplied USB driver.

2 Set the Mode Dial (43) to PC Mode.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(18)

(43)

≥It enters WEB CAMERA Mode or DV

STUDIO Mode.

4 Connect the supplied USB Cable to [

Socket (31).

]

3 Connect the supplied USB Cable to [

Socket (31).

]

≥PC connection mode is activated.

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

(31)

5 Start the Windows Messenger or DV

STUDIO.

(31)

≥The USB Connection Kit can be used with

Windows98 Second Edition/Me/XP.

≥When using as a web camera, it is not possible

to record on a tape or a card or display a title.

≥For more details on the operating environment,

installation, connections, and procedures,

please refer to USB Connection Kit’s operating

instructions.

≥Use AC Adaptor as power source for the Movie

Camera. (The Card or its contents may be

destroyed if battery power is lost while

transmitting data.)

≥Mode cannot be changed in PC connection

mode by operating Mode Dial.

≥For more details on the operating environment,

installation, connections, and procedures,

please refer to USB Connection Kit’s operating

instructions.

≥To disconnect the USB Cable safely,

double-click the [ ] Icon in the task tray and

follow the instructions on the screen.

Using a Card in a Personal

Computer

When using Card Data recorded with this Movie

Camera, please note the following points.

≥To erase pictures that you recorded on the Card

by using the Movie Camera, be sure to erase

them on the Movie Camera, not on the

computer.

≥Using the optional DV Editing Software (Motion

DV STUDIO) for Windows (VW-DTM41), a

variety of visual effects can be added and titles

can be created.

≥You may not be able to properly play back or

search the images on the Movie Camera after

editing the recorded data or changing the image

data on a personal computer.

≥The image data files recorded on the Card with

this Movie Camera conform to the DCF (Design

rule for Camera File system) stipulated by

JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information

Technology Industries Association).

Using as a Web Camera or with DV

STUDIO

If the Movie Camera is connected to your

Personal Computer, you can send video from the

Movie Camera to other parties via the network.

≥Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB

driver or Web Camera driver is installed.

1 Install the supplied USB driver or Web

Camera driver.

2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode

(or Tape Playback Mode when using with

DV STUDIO).

-94-

With a PC

≥Moving Picture format (MPEG4) that can be

≥In the Card Recording Mode, the Movie Camera

automatically saves file numbers

(IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along with the images.

The file numbers are recorded with each image

as a consecutive number.

≥When using the software without indication

function, indication data, such as date, are not

displayed. Depending on the software in use,

the date and the time may not be displayed

correctly.

played back on this device is ASF. (Depending

on the file, it may not be able to be played back

even if it is in ASF format.)

Folder Configuration when the Card is used

with a PC

≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted

into a personal computer, folders will be

displayed as in the figure.

SD Memory Card:

≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD

Memory Card label corresponds to the total

amount of the capacity to protect and manage

the copyright and of the capacity available as a

conventional memory for a Movie Camera,

Personal Computer or others.

Capacity that can be used as conventional

memory:

MultiMediaCard:

8MB Card:

about 6,800,000 bytes

The supplied SD Memory Card contains Preset

title so the actual capacity may be smaller.

≥When you play back MPEG4 moving picture

files (ASF format) recorded for 3 or more

minutes with this Movie Camera on Windows

Media Player, these files may be stopped. In

this case, click [Windows Media Update] on the

installation screen or [WMP9QFEInst.exe] in

[WMP9QFE] folder on the CD-ROM and follow

the messages to update Windows Media

Player. (This update is effective when you play

back these files with Windows Media Player and

the playback is stopped about 3 or 4 minutes

later.)

[100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG,

etc.) in this folder are recorded in

the JPEG format.

[MISC]:

Files in which DPOF Data has

been set to the image can be

found here.

[TITLE]:

This contains the data of the

preset titles (PRE00001.TTL)

and original titles

(USR00001.TTL, etc.).

[PRL001]:

MPEG4 moving picture is

recorded in ASF format

(MOL001.ASF etc.). It can be

played back with Windows Media

Player (ver.6.4 and later).

Because of its small size, this File

is well suited for transmitting data

through telephone lines etc.. To

play back moving pictures with

Windows Media Player, select a

file and double click. Necessary

software is automatically

downloaded and starts playing

back. (Internet connection is

required.) To play back with Mac

OS, Windows Media Player for

Macintosh is required.

≥[DCIM], [IM01CDPF], [PRIVATE], [VTF],

[SD_VIDEO], etc. are necessary items in the

folder structure. They have nothing to do with

actual operations.

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Low Light Mode (Programme AE)

-77-

Others

Indications

Ω:

Spotlight Mode (Programme AE)

-77-

Surf & Snow Mode (Programme

AE) -77-

Various functions and the Movie Camera status

are shown on the screen.

≥When the battery power becomes low, the

Indication changes. When the battery is

discharged completely, the u (v)

Indication flashes.

º:

Remaining Battery Power

REC:

PAUSE:

Recording -70-

Recording Pause -70-

Self-Timer Recording -73-

When connecting the Free Style

Remote Controller with Mic to

[REMOTE] Socket and the

[TALK] Button is pressed, this

indication appears. -71-

Playback -82-

R0:45:

Remaining Tape Time

≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.

(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the

indication starts flashing.)

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";, ;!:

*, ):

CHK:

A.DUB !:

A.DUB ;:

BLANK:

R !:

Tape Recording Mode -70-

Tape Playback Mode -82-

Card Recording Mode -71-

Picture Playback Mode -85-

MPEG4 Playback Mode -85-

PC Mode -94-

Cinema Mode -76-

Digital Zoom -74-

Multi Mode -80-

P-IN-P Mode -80-

Wipe Mode -80-

Mix Mode -80-

Strobe Mode -80-

Trailing Effect Mode -80-

Mosaic Mode -80-

Mirror Mode -80-

Stretch Mode -80-

Slim Mode -80-

Negative Mode -80-

Sepia Mode -80-

Black & White Mode -80-

Solarisation Mode -80-

Playback Zoom -84-

Standard Play Mode (Recording

Speed Mode) -69-

Long Play Mode (Recording

Speed Mode) -69-

Index signal recording -84-

Search Number -84-

Zoom Magnification Indication

-73-

Still Playback -83-

Fast-forward/Cue Playback -82-

Rewind/Review Playback -82-

Slow Motion Playback -83-

Still Advance Playback -83-

Index Search -83-

Recording Check -70-

Audio Dubbing -91-

Audio Dubbing Pause -91-

Blank Search -70-

Repeat Playback -102-

Variable Speed Search -83-

When you adjust shutter speed

manually, this indication appears.

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Slide Show Playback -86-

Slide Show Playback Pause -86-

When you adjust the F Number

manually, this indication appears.

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CINEMA:

D.ZOOM:

MULTI:

P-IN-P:

WIPE:

MIX:

STROBE:

TRAIL:

MOSAIC:

MIRROR:

STRETCH:

SLIM:

NEGA:

SEPIA:

B/W:

2k%:

1/500:

SLIDE!:

SLIDE;:

F2.4:

White Balance Adjustment Mode

-77-

Outdoor Mode -77-

Indoor Mode (recording under

incandescent lamp) -77-

SOLARI:

(PB) ZOOM:

SP:

LP:

C.NIGHT VIEW:

Colour Night View Function -75-

INDEX:

S 1:

5k:

0LUX NIGHT VIEW:

0 Lux Night View Function -76-

Z.MIC:

WIND CUT:

æ:

Zoom Microphone -74-

Wind Noise Reduction -76-

Progressive Photoshot Mode -71-

Tele Macro -74-

Soft Skin Mode -76-

Picture -85-

AUTO:

MNL:

Automatic Mode -70-

Manual Mode -77-

Image Stabilizer -74-

Audio Dubbing Input Display -91-

T.MACRO

SOFT SKIN

MIC, AV IN:

12 bit, 16 bit: Audio Recording Mode -69-

MF:

ª:

PICTURE:

TITLE:

Title picture -87-

Manual Focus -79-

Back Light Mode -75-

Sports Mode (Programme AE)

-77-

Portrait Mode (Programme AE)

-77-

MPEG4:

0h00m00s:

VOLUME:

15:30:45:

N (F, E):

Moving Picture (MPEG4) -86-

Recording time of MPEG4

Volume adjustment -82-

Date/Time Indication -97-

Photoshot Picture Quality (during

Photoshot recording)

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Others

[F] means Fine, [N] means

All Function Display [ALL] and Minimum Display

Normal and [E] means Economy.

-71-

MPEG4 Picture Quality -72-

Remaining Number of Photoshot

pictures

Remaining time of MPEG4

Continuous Photoshot Recording

-72-

[OFF]. (-66-)

ª Progressive Photoshot

You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot

Function in the following cases.

When using Tape Recording Mode

≥Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1]

≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]

R:0h00m:

≥1/750 s or faster shutter speed

≥When brightness is insufficient

≥When the Night View Function is ON

≥When the Portrait Mode is used

When using Card Recording Mode

≥When brightness is insufficient

≥When the Night View Function is ON

Lock Setting -88-

¥ (White):

DPOF Setting completed (set to

1 or more picture) -88-

[640k480] Image size

640

≥For images not recorded with this Movie

Camera, the size display is determined as

follows according to the number of horizontal

pixels.

Initializing the Modes

640 or more, less than 800 (The

size is not displayed at under

640 pixels.)

800 or more, less than 1024

1024 or more, less than 1280

1280 or more, less than 1600

1600 or more, less than 2048

2048 or more

640

You can change the Menu settings back to the

shipping condition.

1 Set [INITIAL] >> [INITIAL SET] >> [YES].

≥The initializing takes a little while.

≥After the initializing is completed, the

[COMPLETED] Indication appears with

beeps.

SVGA

^XGA:

SXGA

UXGA

QXGA

≥Initializing will not erase the clock setting (-69-)

that has been adjusted.

(Cyan): Photoshot Mode

PICTURE

(Red):

While Photoshot recording is

activated

(Green): While the card is

being read

No Card (Still Picture Mode)

(Cyan): Moving Picture (MPEG4)

Recording Mode

Warning/Alarm Indications

PICTURE

If any one of the following indications lights up or

flashes, please check the condition of the Movie

Camera.

3DEW (DEW DETECT/EJECT TAPE):

Condensation has occurred. -105-

Y (CHECK REC TAB/TAPE NOT INSERTED):

You are attempting to record pictures on a

Tape with setting the accidental erasure

prevention slider to [SAVE].

(Red):

MPEG

MPEG⁴(Red):

While Moving Picture (MPEG4)

recording is activated

ª To Change the Counter Display Mode

By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY]

Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display

Mode to Tape Counter Indication [COUNTER]

(0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication [MEMORY]

(M0:00.00), and Time Code Indication

[TIMECODE] (0h00m00s00f). (-66-) By repeatedly

pressing the [DISPLAY] Button on the Remote

Controller, you can change the Counter Display

Mode.

You are attempting Audio dubbing or Digital

dubbing on a Tape with setting the

accidental erasure previntion slider to

[SAVE].

No Cassette is inserted. -62-

6 (LOW BATTERY):

The Battery is low. Recharge it. -60-

0: The built-in battery is low. -69-

: (NEED HEAD CLEANING):

The video heads are dirty. -106-

2END (TAPE END):

The tape came to the end during recording.

REMOTE (CHECK REMOTE MODE):

Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been

selected. -60-

ª To Display Date/Time Indication

To display Date/Time Indication, set the

appropriate Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the

[DISPLAY] Sub-Menu. (-66-)

You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of

the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or

change the Date/Time Indication.

UNPLAYABLE TAPE

(OTHER FORMAT):

ª To Change the Display Mode

By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY]

Sub-Menu, you can change the Display Mode to

You are attempting to play back a tape

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section that has been recorded with a

different TV system.

with setting the Digital Effect [MULTI] of

[EFFECT1].

UNABLE TO A. DUB

(LP RECORDED):

Because the original recording was done in

UNABLE TO WRITE

(MPEG4 RECORDING):

The [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed

when you are recording MPEG4 moving

pictures.

LP Mode, audio dubbing cannot be

performed.

INCOMPATIBLE TAPE:

This cassette is incompatible.

PUSH THE

You are attempting to record on a tape

when MPEG4 Recording from external

input signals is in progress.

RESET SWITCH:

UNABLE TO WRITE:

An irregularity in the mechanism has been

detected. Press the [RESET] Button (-58-).

This may solve the problem.

CARD FULL:

The Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed

when you are recording still pictures on the

Card.

CASSETTE DOOR OPENED:

Close the Cassette Compartment Cover

before recording.

Card does not have sufficient memory

remaining.

Select Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode and

delete unnecessary files.

NO TITLE:

Titles are not recorded.

NO CARD:

Card is not inserted.

NO DATA:

There is no recorded files in the Card.

UNPLAYABLE CARD:

UNABLE TO INSERT TITLE:

You are attempting to do Title In Function

when MPEG4 Recording is in progress or

Continuous Photoshot Function is set.

UNABLE TO WRITE

You are attempting to play back a data

which is not compatible with this Movie

Camera.

(WIDE MODE):

You are attempting to record pictures of S1

signal (with aspect ratio 16:9) by pressing

the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

FILE LOCKED:

You are attempting to erase protected files.

CARD LOCKED:

CARD ERROR:

This Card is not compatible with this Movie

Camera.

COPY INHIBITED:

Because the medium is protected by a copy

guard, images cannot be recorded

correctly.

The write protection switch on the SD

Memory Card is set to [LOCK].

DISCONNECT USB CABLE:

You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial or

turn the Movie Camera off in PC Mode with

connecting the USB cable to the Movie

Camera.

INCORRECT OPERATION:

The Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed

without connecting the USB cable to the PC

in Picture Playback Mode.

CHECK CARD:

You are attempting to record MPEG4

moving pictures recorded in [SUPERFINE]

on MultiMediaCard. Use SD Memory Card.

CAN NOT USE USB

Notes and Hints

ª Concerning the Power Supply

≥When the Movie Camera is used for a long time,

the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not

a malfunction.

≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up

although the Battery is attached to the AC

Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it.

CHANGE MODE:

The USB cable is connected to the Movie

Camera in Card Recording Mode or

Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode.

CAN NOT OPERATE:

You are attempting to record pictures on a

Card with connecting the USB cable to the

Movie Camera in Tape Recording/Playback

Mode.

ª Inserting/Removing the Cassette

≥In the case of using a previously recorded

Cassette, you can use the Blank Search

Function to find the position where you want to

continue recording.

UNABLE TO WRITE

(MULTI RECORDING):

≥If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the

beginning of the tape before starting recording.

The [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed

when you are recording pictures on a Tape

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≥When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces

in the right direction and then push it in until it

stops.

≥When using the card formatted by other

equipment, intervals of recording pictures may

become large.

≥When the Cassette Holder is in action, do not

touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.

≥When closing the Cassette Compartment

Cover, do not get anything caught in the cover,

such as a cable of an optional stereo

microphone.

≥If recording or erasing pictures is repeated

many time, intervals of recording pictures may

become large. In this case, back up your

important data on PC, and format your card by

this Movie Camera.

≥Intervals of recording pictures may become

large depending on the card. We recommend

using Panasonic SD Memory Card.

Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4)

≥The following functions are disabled:

≥Self-timer -73-

≥The sound is recorded in the monaural that is

mixed [L] and [R] of the stereo sound.

≥When playing back the MPEG4 moving picture

recorded by this Movie Camera with other

equipment, black bars may appear at the top

and bottom of screen.

≥MPEG4 moving pictures recorded in

[SUPERFINE] cannot be recorded in the

MultiMediaCard.

ª Alarm Sounds

When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL]

Sub-Menu on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is

set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued

as follows.

1 Beep

≥When you start recording

≥When you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from

[OFF] to [ON]

2 Beeps

≥When you pause recording

2 Beeps for 4 times

≥If you operate a wrong operation before or

during recording

≥If you record wide images as MPEG4 moving

pictures when using line input or DV input, the

wide images are recorded in Longwise style.

ª Recording Check

≥For Recording Check, the recording speed

mode (SP/LP) must be the same as the mode

used for the recording. If different, playback

images will be distorted.

≥

MPEG4 moving pictures may not be recorded on

the card formatted by other equipment (e.g. PC).

ª Quick Start

≥During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute

amount of electricity is consumed.

≥When the Movie Camera is left in the Recording

Pause Mode for 6 minutes, it will be turned into

the Quick Start Standby Mode. To turn the

Movie Camera on again, set the [OFF/ON]

Switch to [OFF] and then set it to [ON] again.

(The Quick Start Mode will be restored.)

ª Recording on a Card

≥Even if the [SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the

Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the

picture.

≥Pictures with wide-screen format signals cannot

be copied.

≥When the colour of the screen changes or blurs,

adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/50 or

1/100.

≥

This Function is not activated in the following cases:

≥A tape and a card is not inserted, while the

Tape Recording Mode is set.

Photoshot

≥The sound cannot be recorded.

≥The file format supported by this Movie Camera

is JPEG. (Not all the JPEG formatted files will

be played back.)

≥If [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY] is selected for

recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on

a playback image depending on the image

content.

≥A Card is not inserted, while the Card

Recording Mode is set.

≥In the following cases, Quick Start is cancelled

during the Quick Start Standby Mode.

≥Operate the mode dial

≥The Battery is replaced

≥

If the [QUICK START] Button is pressed and held

for approximately 2 seconds during the Quick Start

Standby Mode, the Lamp will go off and the Movie

Camera will completely be turned off.

Continuous Photoshot

≥One more still picture may be recorded after

you release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

≥The Continuous Photoshot and Title Function

cannot be used simultaneously.

≥When the [SELF TIMER] is set to [ON], the

Movie Camera records the maximum number of

pictures recordable depending on the

[BURST MODE] setting.

≥If the Movie Camera is not operated for

approximately 30 minutes when the Quick Start

Recording Lamp lights, the Lamp will go off and

the Movie Camera will completely be turned off.

≥In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the

colour may be recorded unnaturally at the

beginning of the recording.

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≥The zoom magnification differs from when it is

≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the

in the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the

recording starts.

Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled.

ª Night View Functions

ª Self-timer Recording

≥In a bright place, such as outdoors, the

recorded picture may become whitish.

≥In a dark place, the recorded picture is

presented in a time-lapse-like manner.

≥Adjust the Focus manually.

≥When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL]

Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be

emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing

in the Self-timer Standby Mode.

≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, Recording

Start/Stop Button or Mode Dial, the Self-timer

Standby Mode is cancelled.

≥The Progressive Photoshot Function is

automatically turned off.

≥The Continuous Photoshot Function cannot be

used.

ª Zoom In/Out Functions

≥White Balance cannot be set.

≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a

sharper focus is achieved if the recording

subject is 1.2 metres or further from the Movie

Camera.

≥The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.

≥The Image Stabilizer, Programme AE or Digital

Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] cannot be set.

≥When recording with the Night View Function, it

is recommended that you use the tripod.

≥The Night View Function makes the signal

charging time of CCD up to 25 times longer than

usual, so that the dark scenes that are invisible

to the naked eyes can be recorded brightly. For

this reason, a bright dots may be seen, but this

is not a malfunction.

ª Tele-Macro Function

≥The Tele-Macro Function cannot be started

during recording.

≥When the [D.ZOOM] is set to [20k] or [500k],

the Tele-Macro Function with the magnification

greater than 10k is available.

≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust

the focus manually.

≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In

this case, the [[] Indication flashes.

≥The Soft Skin Function and the Backlight

Compensation Function cannot be changed.

In the following cases, the Tele-Macro

Function is cancelled.

≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than

10k.

ª Wind Noise Reduction Function

≥It does not work with the microphone on the

Free Style Remote Controller with Mic nor an

external microphone.

≥When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone

is regulated depending on the strength of wind

to reduce wind noise.

≥Setting the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].

ª Zoom Microphone Function

≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not work

effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.

≥It does not work with an external microphone.

ª Digital Zoom Functions

≥As the magnification of digital zoom increases,

the quality of image may deteriorate.

≥White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom

range.

ª Cinema Function

≥Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the

recording angle.

≥If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode

on a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playback

size is automatically adjusted to fit the TV

screen format. Please refer to the TV’s

operating instructions for details.

ª Image Stabilizer Function

≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate

in a dimly lit place. In this case, the [[]

Indication flashes.

≥When images are displayed on a TV screen, the

Date/Time Indication may be erased in some

cases.

≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness

may change or colours may not look natural.

≥After-images may appear.

≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may

be deteriorated.

≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that

you turn the Image Stabilizer off.

≥The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is

displayed.

≥The Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot

be used simultaneously.

≥Within the digital zoom range, or when

recording with a conversion lens attached, the

Image Stabilizer Function may not work

effectively.

≥Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI]

and [P-IN-P] of [EFFECT1].

≥Depending on the software in use, the imported

Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly.

ª Backlight Compensation Function

≥When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight

Compensation Function does not work.

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ª Programme AE

ª Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

≥If any of the Programme AE Modes are

selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed

(-78-) or iris (-79-).

≥You may see vertical lines of light in the

playback image of a brightly shining subject or

highly reflective subject.

≥Using the Night View Function cancels any of

the Programme AE mode.

≥During normal playback, movement in the

images may not look smooth.

Sports Mode

≥Because the colour and brightness of the

playback image may become unstable, avoid

recording under fluorescent light, mercury light

or sodium light.

≥If you are using Night View Mode (-75-) or

Programme AE Mode (-77-), you cannot adjust

the shutter speed.

≥During normal playback, the image

movement may not look smooth.

≥Because the colour and brightness of the

playback image may change, avoid

recording under fluorescent light, mercury

light or sodium light.

≥If you record a subject illuminated with

strong light or a highly reflective subject,

vertical lines of light may appear.

≥If the light is insufficient, the [5]

Indication flashes.

ª Manual Iris Adjustment

≥Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris

values that will not be displayed.

≥If you are using Night View Mode (-75-) or

Programme AE Mode (-77-), you cannot adjust

the iris.

Sports Mode/Portrait Mode

≥If you record a still picture in Progressive

Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of

the recorded still picture may become

unstable.

≥If this mode is used for indoor recording,

playback images may flicker.

≥If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after

setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be

cancelled.

ª Digital Effect Functions

≥If you have set [EFFECT2] to [B/W] or [SEPIA],

changing the selected White Balance Mode is

not possible. (-77-)

Low Light Mode

≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to

be made brighter to a satisfactory degree.

Spotlight Mode

≥With this mode, recorded images may

become extremely dark.

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

its recorded image may becomes whitish.

Surf & Snow Mode

≥Setting the Cinema Mode cancels the

Picture-in-Picture Mode and the Multi-Picture

Mode.

≥During the Digital Still Picture Mode, the Digital

Effect Functions cannot be set.

In the following cases, using the [EFFECT1]

on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu is not possible.

≥When the Night View Mode is set (-75-)

In the following cases, using the Digital Effect

Function is not possible.

≥Title In

Wipe Mode and Mix Mode

If the following operation is carried out, stored

images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix

Functions cannot be used.

≥Set other item of Digital Effect

≥Operate the [OFF/ON] switch or Mode Dial

≥Insert or eject a cassette

Picture-in-Picture Mode

≥If Mode Dial is operated, the smaller picture

disappears.

≥Titles cannot be inserted into the smaller

picture.

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

its recorded image may turn out to be

whitish.

ª White Balance

In the following cases, you cannot change

White Balance:

≥When you set [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to

[B/W].

≥When you set the Zoom to 10k or higher

≥During Digital Still Picture Mode

≥When you display a Menu

≥When you use the Night View Mode

In the following cases, the [1] Indication

flashes:

≥The flashing indicates that the previously

adjusted White Balance setting is still kept. This

setting will be kept until White Balance is

adjusted again.

≥You may not be able to achieve correct White

Balance Adjustment manually under weak

illumination.

Multi-Picture Mode

≥If the [MULTI] Button is pressed while

self-recording Mirror Mode (-72-) is used, the still

picture is displayed from the upper right corner

of the screen, but, in reality, the picture is

recorded from the upper left corner as usual.

≥The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly.

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≥The top and bottom of the Multi pictures will be

≥You cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while

cut off slightly.

playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.

ª Playing Back

ª Playing Back a Card

Repeat Playback

≥If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the

screen becomes white.

If you continue to press the [1] Button for

5 seconds or longer, the Movie Camera switches

to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !]

Indication appears. (To cancel Repeat Playback

Mode, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].)

Listening to Playback Sound through

Headphones

≥If you attempt to play back a file recorded in a

different format or a file data is defective, the

whole display becomes bluish and the

[UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication may appear

as warning.

≥When playing back a picture recorded on other

equipment, its size and that of this Movie

Camera may appear differently.

If you want to use the headphones to listen to the

playback sound, set [AV JACK] to

[OUT/PHONES] and connect the headphones to

the [PHONES] Socket (-57-) on the Movie

Camera. In this case, no sound (including

warning and shutter sounds) will be reproduced

through the built-in speaker of the Movie Camera.

Choosing Sound during Playback

You can select the sound by using the

[AUDIO OUT] setting on the [PLAYBACK]

Sub-Menu.

≥When playing back a picture recorded on other

equipment, the picture may not be played back

or the quality of pictures may be deteriorated.

≥When playing back a nonstandardized file, the

Folder File Number may not be displayed.

≥In the following cases, black bars may appear,

depending on the playback device.

≥When playing back a mega-pixel still-picture

with this Movie Camera and recording it

onto a tape

≥Changing the picture size to 640k480 with

DV STUDIO

≥The file format supported by this Movie Camera

is ASF. (Not all the ASF formatted files will be

played back.)

STEREO:

Stereo Sound (main sound and

sub sound)

Left channel sound (main sound)

Right channel sound (sub sound)

≥If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit]

selected as the [AUDIO REC] on the

[RECORDING] Sub-Menu, playback sound

becomes stereo sound regardless of the

[AUDIO OUT] setting if [12bit AUDIO] is set to

[MIX].

≥When you set [SCREEN] on the [DISPLAY]

Sub-Menu to [NORMAL] in playing back

MPEG4 moving pictures, they are displayed

smaller. This is not a malfunction.

≥Moving pictures are kept still during

Cue/Review playback. Only the counter number

increases or decreases.

≥MPEG4 data cannot perform Slow Motion

Playback (forward direction and reverse

direction), Still Advance Playback (forward

direction and reverse direction) or Playback with

Zoom Lever.

ª Index Search Functions

≥Index Search may not be possible at the

beginning of the tape.

≥Scene Index Search may not function properly if

the interval between 2 scene index signals is

less than 1 minute.

ª Playback Zoom Function

≥You cannot adjust the sound volume with the

Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.

≥If you turn off the Movie Camera power or if you

operate the Mode Dial, Playback Zoom Mode is

automatically cancelled.

≥Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being

used, images that are output from the DV

Terminal (-58-) are not enlarged.

≥As you enlarge an image, the quality of the

image deteriorates.

≥During a Playback Zoom, the Variable Speed

Search Function cannot be changed with the

Remote Controller.

≥If you try to play back on other Panasonic

cameras an MPEG4-recorded image for which

the [MPEG4 MODE] was set to a mode other

than [ECONOMY], this image will not be

displayed, and the indication [PLEASE

RE-OPERATE AFTER PUSHING RESET

BUTTON], etc., may appear. This is not a

malfunction.

≥For the MPEG4 moving pictures recorded on

other equipment, [UNPLAYABLE CARD]

Indication may be displayed when they are

played back. If the [1] Button is pressed in this

case, [!] will be displayed for a few seconds

and the next image will be displayed.

≥The MPEG4 data cannot be output from the DV

Terminal.

ª Playback Digital Effect Functions

≥Signals of images to which digital effects are

added during playback cannot be output from

the DV Terminal (-58-).

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≥When playing back a MPEG4 data recorded on

ª DPOF

other equipment, a part of the playback elapsed

time may be indicated as [--] or the date and

time display is different from it when recorded.

≥If you attempt to play back a file recorded on

other equipment, the [UNPLAYABLE CARD]

Indication may appear and the playback may

not be possible. Or during playback, the

[UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication may appear,

the playback picture may be presented in a

time-lapse-like manner, or the picture and the

sound may not synchronize.

≥Perform the DPOF Settings with your own

Movie Camera in use.

≥Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little

time. Wait until the Card Access Lamp goes out.

ª Lock Setting

≥The Lock Setting carried out by this Movie

Camera is only effective for this Movie Camera.

≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection

switch on it. If the switch is moved to the [LOCK]

side, you cannot write to or format the Card. If it

is moved back, you can.

ª Slide Show

≥It may take playback time longer than usual

time depending on the picture.

≥The MPEG4 data recorded by another Movie

Camera may not be able to cancel the lock

setting.

ª Creating a Title

ª Playing Back on Your TV

≥When setting to MPEG4 Playback Mode, Title

Creation Function is not possible.

≥Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown

even if you correctly connect the movie camera

with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] on the

[AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT].

≥If you set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT]

Sub-Menu to [IN/OUT], nothing will be shown

on the TV screen except during playback.

≥Picture size may be displayed differently when

playing back a Cinema picture on a wide-screen

TV with Playback Digital Effect.

≥Even if the contrast of the Title is adjusted, the

portions where there is little difference between

light and dark and where the boundary between

light and dark is unclear may not appear.

≥The Title may not appear well if something

small is used for it.

≥If titles are created, the number of images that

can be recorded on a Card decreases.

≥If the number of images that can be recorded on

a Card is small, you may not be able to create a

title.

≥We recommend you to set [SCREEN] on the

[DISPLAY] Sub-Menu to [NORMAL] when

playing back MPEG4 on TV.

ª Adding a Title

ª Recording Pictures from a Card onto a

Tape

≥When setting to MPEG4 Playback Mode, Title

In Function is not possible.

≥When recording the Card Image on a Tape, its

size is transformed into 720k576 according to

the DV format.

≥Original titles are added after the preset titles.

≥The Title In Function and Digital Effects cannot

be used simultaneously.

≥The Title In Function and Continuous Photoshot

cannot be used simultaneously.

≥If you attempt to record a still picture with a

large image size on a Tape, there may be a

reduction in the quality of the image.

≥

When a title is displayed in Tape Playback Mode,

the title is not output from the DV Terminal.

≥

The MPEG4 data cannot be recorded on a Tape.

ª Audio Dubbing

≥The Multi-Picture Mode cannot be used once

the title is inserted.

≥A full-coloured title made on other equipment

cannot be played back or added to the picture

with this Movie Camera.

≥The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed.

≥Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot

be dubbed.

≥

If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the tape

is dubbed, images and sounds may be disturbed

when this portion of the tape is played back.

≥A title with size of other than 640k480 cannot

be displayed.

≥If you set the tape counter back to 0 at the

position where you want to stop Audio Dubbing

so as to make it possible to use the Memory

Stop Function (-110-), Audio Dubbing is

terminated automatically when the tape reaches

this position.

≥In the case of importing data recorded with

Audio Dubbing to a PC using the PC’s software,

only the original sound (ST1) may be imported,

depending on the software.

≥When recording MPEG4 moving pictures is in

progress, Title in Function cannot be used.

≥When the title is displayed on the Multi screen,

the recording and the playback cannot be

performed.

≥During external input or DV input, you cannot

use Title In Function or display titles on the Multi

screen. Select the desired titles to display them

on the screen before connecting the cable to

the Movie Camera.

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Others

ª Recording the Contents of Other

Equipment

≥You cannot record on a tape when MPEG4

recording from external input signals is in

progress.

You cannot record on a card when recording on

a tape from external input signals is in progress.

Recording to a Card

If you set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode,

you can use the Photoshot function for external

input signals.

Cautions for Use

ª After Use

1 Take out the Cassette. (-62-)

2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].

3 Take out the Card. (-63-)

4 Detach the power supply and retract the

Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor. (-60-, -64-)

5 To protect the Lens, attach the supplied

Lens Cap.

ª Cautions for Use

≥Black streaks may appear at the 4 edges of the

image.

Analog-Digital Conversion

When you use your Movie Camera on a rainy

or snowy day or on a beach, make sure that

no water enters the Movie Camera.

≥Water may cause the Movie Camera or

Cassette to malfunction. (Irreparable failure

may occur.)

≥When the Movie Camera is connected with

other digital video equipment through its DV

Terminal, images recorded in analog form from

other external equipment can be output to the

digital video equipment through the DV

Terminal.

≥To DV-output analog video signals sent from

other equipment, set [DV OUT] on the

[AV IN/OUT] Sub-Menu to [ON]. (Normally,

keep the [DV OUT] set to [OFF]. If it is set to

[ON], the quality of the image may be

disturbed.)

≥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.

Keep the Movie Camera away from

magnetized equipment (such as a microwave

oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.).

≥If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV,

images or sounds may be disturbed due to

electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥Do not use near cell phone because doing so

may cause noise to adversely affect the picture

and sound.

≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or

images may be distorted, by strong magnetic

fields created by speakers or large motors.

≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a

microprocessor may adversely affect the Movie

Camera, causing the disturbance of images and

sounds.

≥If the Movie Camera is affected by magnetically

charged equipment and does not function

properly, turn off the Movie Camera power and

detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then

connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again.

Thereafter, 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 use this Movie Camera for surveillance

purposes or other business use.

≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long period of

time, the internal temperature increases and,

consequently, this may cause malfunction.

≥This Movie Camera is not intended for business

use.

≥When using AV Cable and DV Cable (optional)

at the same time, detach the Grip Belt first for

easy connecting.

ª Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing)

≥Regardless of the setting, digital dubbing is

carried out automatically in the same audio

recording mode as that of the playback

Cassette.

≥The images on the recorded monitor may be

disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded

images.

≥Even if Playback Digital Effects, Playback

Zoom, or Playback Title In have been used,

these effects are not output from the DV

Terminal.

≥Even if you use device equipped with DV

Terminals (such as IEEE1394), you may not be

able to perform Digital Dubbing in some cases.

≥Date or other information to be displayed cannot

be displayed if the software of the connected

equipment does not support the display

function.

≥You cannot record on a tape when MPEG4

recording from external input signals is in

progress.

You cannot record on a card when recording on

a tape from external input signals is in progress.

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Others

When you use your Movie Camera on a beach

or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust

get into the Movie Camera.

≥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.)

≥Sand or dust may damage the Movie Camera or

Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting

and removing the Cassette.)

≥Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and

Battery always clean.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile

chemicals onto the Movie Camera.

≥If the Movie Camera is sprayed with such

chemicals, the camera body may be deformed

and the surface finish may peel off.

≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in

contact with the Movie Camera for a long period

of time.

ª Condensation

If you turn the Movie Camera on when

condensation occurs on the head or the tape,

Condensation Indication [3DEW] (yellow or red)

blinks on the Viewfinder or the LCD monitor and

the messages [DEW DETECT] or [EJECT TAPE]

(only when the tape is inserted) appear. In this

case, follow the procedure below.

Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for

cleaning the Movie Camera.

≥The camera body may be deformed and the

Blink in yellow:

Dews are slightly adhering on the head or the

tape.

Blink in red:

surface finish may peel off.

≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out

the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.

≥Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft dry cloth. To

remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is

soaked in a detergent diluted with water and

afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth.

≥For storing or transporting the Movie Camera,

place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so

as to prevent the coating on the camera body

from being worn.

After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and

detach the Battery from the Movie Camera or

pull out the AC Mains Lead from AC mains

socket.

≥If the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera, the

tape sags and deteriorates.

Dews are adhere on the head or the tape.

1 Remove the tape if it is inserted.

≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the

Cassette Holder. This is not a malfunction.

2 Leave the Movie Camera with the Cassette

Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm

it to the ambient temperature.

When [3DEW] blinks in yellow

≥You cannot use the Tape Recording/

Playback Mode. Leave the Movie Camera

for about 30 minutes.

≥However, you can use the Card Recording

Mode or Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode

when the cassette is not inserted.

When [3DEW] blinks in red

≥The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about 1

minute and then the Movie Camera

automatically turns off. Leave it for about 2

to 3 hours.

≥If the Battery is left on the Movie Camera for a

long time, the voltage drops excessively, and

the Battery will not function even after it is

recharged.

3 Turn the Movie Camera on again, set it to

the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and

then check if the condensation indication

disappears.

ª About AC Adaptor

≥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 temperature of the Battery

has decreased or increased sufficiently,

charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE]

Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery

temperature has decreased or increased

sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be

faulty. In this case, please contact a dealer.

≥If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer

time than normal.

Especially in cold districts, dews may be frozen.

In this case, it may take more time before the

condensation indication disappears.

Watch for Condensation even before the

Condensation Indication is displayed.

≥The condensation indication may not appear

depending on circumstances. When

condensation occurs on the lens or the Movie

Camera, it also may occur on the head and the

tape. Do not open the Cassette Compartment

Cover.

≥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.

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

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Others

conditions, such as temperature, humidity, dust,

ambient temperature, the fogging disappears

naturally.

etc.)

ª Video Head Clogging and Care

If the heads (the parts that make contact with the

tape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear

on the playback image, or the screen as a whole

becomes black. If the heads are extremely dirty,

recording performance deteriorates, and, in the

worst case, the Movie Camera cannot record at

all.

Causes of Dirty Heads

≥Large quantity of dust in the air

≥High-temperature and high-humidity

environment

≥Damaged tape

ª Optimal Use of the Battery

Battery Characteristics

This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

Its ability to generate power is based upon the

chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This

reaction is susceptible to the surrounding

temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature

is too high or too low, the operating time of the

Battery becomes shorter. If the Battery is used in

an extremely cold environment, the Battery may

operate only for about 5 minutes. If the Battery

becomes extremely hot, a protective function may

operate, and the Battery may become unusable

for a while.

≥Long operating hours

Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head

Cleaner

1 Insert the Head Cleaner into the Movie

Camera in the same manner as a Video

Cassette.

2 Press the [1] Button, and approximately

20 seconds later, press the [∫] Button. (Do

not rewind the tape.)

3 Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a Video

Cassette and start recording. Then, play the

tape back to check the recorded image.

4 If the image is not still clear, repeat

Steps 1 to 3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner

for 3 times or more consecutively.)

Notes:

Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use

Be sure to detach the Battery from the Movie

Camera. (If it 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.

Disposing of an Unusable Battery

≥The Battery has a limited life.

≥Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may

cause an explosion.

Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery

Clean

Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with

≥Do not rewind every time you use the Head

Cleaner. Rewind only when the tape reaches

the end, and then use it again from the

beginning in the same manner as before.

≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning,

the tape may be damaged. In this case,

immediately stop using that Cassette.

≥Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive

cleaning may cause excessive wear of the

heads. If the heads are worn, images cannot be

played back even after the heads are cleaned.)

≥If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the

Head Cleaner, the Movie Camera needs to be

cleaned at a service centre. Please consult a

dealer.

dirt, dust, or other substances.

If you drop the Battery accidentally, check to see

if the Battery body and terminals are deformed.

Attaching a deformed Battery to the Movie

Camera or AC Adaptor may damage the Movie

Camera or AC Adaptor.

ª Cautions for Storage

Before storing the Movie Camera, take the

Cassette out and detach the Battery.

Store all the components in a dry place with a

relatively stable temperature.

(Recommended Temperature: 15 to 25oC,

Recommended Humidity: 40 to 60%)

Movie Camera

≥Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from

getting into the Camera.

≥Do not leave the Movie Camera in places that

expose it to high temperature.

Battery

≥Extremely high temperatures or low

temperatures will shorten the life of the Battery.

≥If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places,

the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.

≥Do not allow the Battery terminals to come

in contact with metal objects (such as

necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can result in

≥Video Head Cleaners can be purchased from

service centres.

≥Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not

considered a malfunction of the product. It is not

covered by the warranty.

Periodical Check-up

To maintain the highest image quality, we

recommend replacement of worn parts, such as

heads, etc., after approximately 1000 hours of

use. (This, however, depends on operating

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Others

a short circuit or heat generation and, if you

ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood

LCD Monitor

touch the Battery in this condition, you may

be badly burned.

≥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 when

you turn its power on, the image on the LCD

Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first.

However, as the internal temperature increases,

it goes back to the normal brightness.

≥Store the Battery in a completely discharged

state. To store the Battery for a long period of

time, we recommend you charge it once every

year and store it again after you completely use

up the charged capacity.

Cassette

≥Before storing it, rewind the tape to the

beginning. If the Cassette is left for more than

6 months with the tape stopped midway, the

tape sags (although it depends on the storage

condition). Be sure to rewind to the beginning.

≥Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct

sunlight (ultraviolet rays), or humidity may

damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral

particles, and dusty Cassettes damage the

heads of the Movie Camera and other

components. Develop a habit of returning the

Cassette back to its case.

Extremely high precision technology is

employed to produce the LCD Monitor

screen featuring a total of approximately

123,000 pixels. The result is more than

99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of

the pixels inactive or always lit. However,

this is not a malfunction and does not affect

the recorded picture.

Viewfinder

≥Once every half year, 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, temperature and humidity

changes may cause the Cassette to deform due

to swelling, shrinking, and so forth. The wound

tape may stick to itself.

≥Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun.

Internal components may be seriously

damaged.

≥When the Movie Camera is used with a large

capacity Battery (CGA-DU14, CGA-DU21;

optional) attached to it, it is not practical to look

in the Viewfinder from behind the Battery.

≥Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic

substances or equipment.

Extremely high precision technology is

employed to produce the Viewfinder screen

featuring a total of approximately 113,000

pixels. The result is more than 99.99%

effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the

pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is

not a malfunction and does not affect the

recorded picture.

≥The surface of tape is covered with extremely

minute magnetic particles, upon which signals

are recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc.,

have magnetic force that is stronger than you

may normally expect, and they may erase the

contents of a recording or may cause noise in

images and sounds.

Card

≥When the Card is being read, do not remove the

Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration

or impact.

≥Do not leave the Card in places where there is

high temperature or direct sunlight, or where

electromagnetic waves or static electricity are

easily generated.

≥Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the

recorded content may be damaged.

≥After use, be sure to remove the Card from the

Movie Camera.

≥After usage, store the supplied SD Memory

Card in the enclosed bag.

Lens Hood

≥Do not attach other conversion lenses in front of

the Lens Hood; there is no mount to be used for

the attachment.

≥When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion

Lens (VW-LT2714N2E; optional), Wide

Conversion Lens (VW-LW2707N2E; optional),

MC Protector (VW-LMC27E; optional), or ND

Filter (VW-LND27E; optional), first of all, turn

the Lens Hood counterclockwise. If the MC

Protector or ND Filter is used, the Lens Hood

can be mounted on the filter.

≥If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during

recording with the filter and conversion lens

attached together to the Movie Camera,

4 corners of the image may become dark

(vignetting). For details, please refer to the

operating instructions of your accessories.

≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the

Card with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or

water to enter it.

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Others

≥Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the

Other Recording

Movie Camera so as to shut out unnecessary

light.

1: Auto Focus Function does not work.

• Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus

Mode is selected, focus is automatically

adjusted. (-79-)

• There are some recording subjects and

recording surroundings for which the Auto

Focus Function does not operate correctly. In

this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to

adjust the focus. (-109-)

Before Requesting Repair (Problems

and Solutions)

Power

1: The Movie Camera power cannot be turned

on.

• Is the power source connected correctly? (-60-)

2: The Movie Camera power is turned off

automatically.

• When the Recording Pause Mode continues

for more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off

automatically for tape protection and power

conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the

power is turned off only when the tape is

inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the

tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if

the Recording Pause Mode continues for more

than 6 minutes, the power is turned off

automatically.

To resume recording from this condition, turn

off, then turn on the power again.

3: The Movie Camera power does not stay on

long enough.

• Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or

attach a fully charged Battery. (-60-)

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

Condensation Indication disappears. (-105-)

Battery

Editing

1: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.

• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on

the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),

recording cannot be performed. (-63-)

• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that

was recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not

allow audio dubbing to operate. (-69-)

Indications

1: The Time Code becomes inaccurate.

0 The Time Code Indication counter may not be

constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion

Playback Mode, but this is not a malfunction.

2: 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 displayed correctly.

• 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.

Playback (Pictures)

1: Pictures cannot be played back even when

the [1] Button is pressed.

0 Is the Mode Dial set to Playback Mode? If not,

the playback function cannot be used. (-82-)

2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images

during Cue, Review or Slow Motion

Playback.

• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital

video systems. It is not a malfunction.

3: Although the Movie Camera is correctly

connected to a TV, playback images cannot

be seen.

1: Battery runs down quickly.

• Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the

AC Adaptor. (-60-)

• Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold

place? In cold places, the operating time of the

Battery becomes shorter. (-106-)

• Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time

is still too short even after the Battery is fully

charged, the Battery has worn out.

2: The Battery cannot be charged.

• If the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC

Adaptor, charging cannot be performed.

Disconnect the DC Input Lead.

Normal Recording

• Have you selected “Video Input” on the TV?

Please read the operating instructions of your

TV and select the channel that matches the

input sockets used for the connection.

• Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown

even if you correctly connect the movie camera

with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] on

the [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to

[OUT].

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. (-63-)

• Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new

Cassette. (-62-)

• Is the Movie Camera power turned on? (-70-)

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

Condensation Indication disappears. (-105-)

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Others

4: Playback picture is not clear.

Cassette or a personal computer is

recommended. (-91-, -94-)

3: During Playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is

displayed.

• Are the heads of the Movie Camera dirty? If the

heads are dirty, playback image cannot be

clear. (-106-)

5: Playing back or recording do not function,

the screen has frozen or the indication has

disappeared.

• Turn the Movie Camera off. If the Movie

Camera is not turned off after operating the

[OFF/ON] switch, press the [RESET] Button

(-58-) first. And detach the Battery or AC

Adaptor and then reattach it.

• The image was either recorded in a different

format, or data is damaged.

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

used.

• Either the Movie Camera or the Card may be

damaged. Please consult a dealer.

Others

1: The Free Style Remote Controller with Mic

does not operate correctly.

Playback (Sound)

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

speaker of the Movie Camera or the

headphones.

0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push

the [W/T] Lever to display the [VOLUME]

Indication and adjust the volume. (-82-)

2: Different sounds are reproduced at the

same time.

• [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu

of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] has been set

to [MIX]. As a result, the original sound and

sound that was recorded by audio dubbing are

played back together. It is possible to

reproduce the sounds separately. (-92-)

3: The original sound was erased when audio

dubbing was performed.

• If you perform audio dubbing on a recording

made in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will be

erased. If you wish to preserve the original

sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at the

time of recording.

4: Sounds cannot be played back.

• Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is

being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the

[PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? To

play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing,

[12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (-92-)

• Is the Variable Speed Search Function

working? Press the [1] Button to cancel the

Variable Speed Search Function. (-82-)

Card

• If it is not plugged in tightly, it will not operate

correctly.

2: The Movie Camera clatters when shaking it.

• It is a sound of the lens moving, not a

malfunction.

3: 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. (-94-)

Explanation of Terms

ª Digital Video System

In a digital video system, images and sounds are

converted into digital signals and recorded on a

tape. This complete digital recording is capable of

recording and playback with minimal image and

sound deterioration.

In addition, it automatically records data, such as

Time Code and Date/Time, as digital signals.

Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes

Because this Movie Camera employs a digital

system for recording image and sound data, it is

not compatible with conventional S-VHS or VHS

video equipment that employs an analog

recording system.

The size and shape of the Cassettes are also

different.

Compatibility with Output Signals

Because AV signal output from the AV signal

output socket is analog (the same as

conventional video systems), this Movie Camera

can be connected with S-VHS or VHS video or a

TV for playback.

1: Recorded pictures are not clear.

0 Is [PICT QUALITY] on the [CARD] Sub-Menu

set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY]? If recording

is done with it set to [NORMAL] or

ª Focus

[ECONOMY], images with fine details may

include a mosaic-like pattern. Set

[PICT QUALITY] to [FINE]. (-71-)

2: Photoshot Playback images do not look

normal.

• The picture may be damaged. In order to

Auto Focus Adjustment

The Auto Focus System automatically moves

forward and backward the focusing lens inside

the Movie Camera to bring the subject into focus

so that the subject can be seen clearly.

However, the Auto Focus System does not

function properly for the following subjects or

under the following recording conditions.

prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a

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Others

Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.

1) Recording a subject whose one end is

located closer to the Movie Camera and

the other end farther away from it

≥Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at

the centre of an image, it may be impossible

to focus on a subject that is located in both

foreground and background.

ª Memory Stop Function

The Memory Stop Function is useful for the

following operations.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a

desired position

1 Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>

[MEMORY].

2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape

position from which you want to play it

back later. (-58-, -66-)

2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty

glass

≥Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the

subject behind the glass will not be focused.

3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings

≥Because the light information that comes

through the lens decreases considerably,

the Movie Camera cannot focus correctly.

4) Recording a subject that is surrounded by

objects with glossy surfaces or by highly

reflective objects

3 Start playback or recording.

4 After playback or recording has finished:

Set the Movie Camera to Tape Playback

Mode.

5 Rewind the tape.

≥The tape automatically stops approximately

at the position where the counter was set to

zero.

Stopping editing automatically during audio

dubbing

1 Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>

[MEMORY].

2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the

position where you want to stop editing.

3 Play back the still picture where you want to

start audio dubbing.

4 Start audio dubbing. (-91-)

≥Audio dubbing automatically stops at the

position where the counter was set to zero.

≥Because the Movie Camera focuses on the

objects with glossy surfaces or on highly

reflective objects, the recording subject may

become blurry.

5) Recording a fast-moving subject

≥Because the focus lens-inside moves

mechanically, it cannot keep up with the

fast-moving subject.

6) Recording a subject with little contrast

≥Because the Movie Camera achieves focus

based upon the vertical lines of an image, a

subject with little contrast, such as a white

wall, may become blurry.

ª Time Code

Time Code signals are data that indicate time

measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and

frames (25 frames per second). If this data is

included in a recording, an address is assigned to

each image on the tape.

≥The Time Code is automatically recorded as a

part of the sub-code at each recording.

≥When a new (previously unrecorded) Cassette

is inserted, the Time Code automatically starts

from zero. If a recorded Cassette is inserted,

the Time Code picks up from the point where

the last scene was recorded. (In this case, when

the Cassette is inserted, the zero display

[0h00m00s00f] may appear, but the Time Code

starts from the previous value.)

≥The Time Code cannot be reset to zero.

≥Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded

from the beginning of a tape, accurate editing

may not be possible. To ensure that the Time

Code will be recorded with no breaks, we

recommend the use of the Blank Search

Function (-70-) before recording a new scene.

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Specifications

Mic Input:

Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo

mini jack)

USB:

Specifications

Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant

(max. 12 Mbps)

No copyright protection support

Digital Video Camera

Information for your safety

Digital Interface:

DV Input/Output Terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)

Dimensions:

Approx. 63 (W)k78 (H)k99 (D) mm

Weight:

Approx. 370 g (without Battery and DV cassette)

Approx. 430 g (with CGA-DU07 and DVM60)

Operating Temperature:

Power Source:

DC 7.9/7.2 V

Power Consumption:

Recording

2.1 W (When using Viewfinder)

2.6 W (When using LCD Monitor)

0oC–40oC

Operating Humidity:

10%–80%

Card Memory Functions

Recording Format:

Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format)

Tape Used:

Recording Media:

6.35 mm digital video tape

Recording/Playback Time:

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

Video

Recording System:

Digital Component

Television System:

CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal

Audio

MultiMediaCard (4 MB/8 MB/16 MB),

SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128

MB/256 MB/512 MB)

Still Picture Recording File Format:

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based

on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding

Still Image Size:

640k480 pixels (VGA)

Video Compression:

Recording System:

PCM Digital Recording

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

Image Sensor:

1/6-inch CCD Image Sensor

Lens:

Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal Length; 2.3–23 mm, Macro

(Full Range AF)

Filter Diameter:

27 mm

Zoom:

10:1 Power Zoom

Monitor:

MPEG4

MPEG4 Image Size:

SUPERFINE: 320k240 pixels (QVGA)

FINE: 320k240 pixels (QVGA)

NORMAL: 176k144 pixels (QCIF)

ECONOMY: 176k144 pixels (QCIF)

MPEG4 Transmission rate:

SUPERFINE: approximately 1 Mbps, 12 fps

FINE: approximately 420 kbps, 12fps

NORMAL: approximately 296 kbps, 12fps

ECONOMY: approximately 100 kbps, 6fps

WEB Camera

Compression:

Motion JPEG

Image Size:

2.5-inch LCD

Viewfinder:

Colour Electronic Viewfinder

Microphone:

320 k240 pixels (QVGA)

Stereo (with a zoom function)

Speaker:

AC Adaptor

VSK0651

Information for your safety

1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm

Standard Illumination:

1,400 lx

Minimum Required Illumination:

1 lx (Colour Night View Mode)

Video Output Level:

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

S-Video Output Level:

Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

C Output: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm

Audio Output Level (Line):

316 mV, 600 ohm

Power Source:

AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption:

19 W

DC Output:

DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Movie Camera Operation)

DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery Charging)

Dimensions:

61 (W)k32 (H)k91 (D) mm

Weight:

Video Input Level:

Approx. 110 g

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

S-Video Input Level:

Y Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

C Input: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm

Audio Input Level (Line):

316 mV, 10 kohm or more

Weight and dimensions are approximate values.

Specifications may change without prior notice.

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Specifications

Maximum number of still pictures recordable on

an SD Memory Card (optional)

PICTURE

QUALITY

FINE

NORMAL

ECONOMY

8MB

16MB

32MB

64MB

128MB

256MB

512MB

100

220

440

880

1760

3520

190

400

200

440

880

1760

3520

7040

14080

1760

3520

7040

≥These figures vary depending on the subject

being photographed.

Maximum recording time of MPEG4 moving

picture on an SD Memory Card (optional)

PICTURE SIZE

MPEG4 MODE

320k240 (QVGA)

176k144 (QCIF)

SUPERFINE

FINE

NORMAL

ECONOMY

8MB

16MB

32MB

64MB

128MB

256MB

512MB

1min.

2min.

4min.

3min.

8min.

18min.

4min.

10min.

20min.

42min.

1h25min.

2h50min.

17min.

37min.

8min.

35min.

1h15min.

2h30min.

5h.

17min.

35min.

1h10min.

2h20min.

4h40min.

10h10min.

≥Maximum Continuous Recording Time:

Approximately 120 minutes

≥“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.

≥The numbers shown in the table are

approximations.

≥These figures vary depending on the scene.

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VQT0H29-1

F0104Sn1034 ( 7000 B )

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

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