JVC 0597TOV'UN'SN User Manual

COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER

GR-SZ3000

Super VHS



625

ENGLISH

VHS PAL

INSTRUCTIONS

LYT0002-0P7A

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS camcorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder.

Using This Instruction Manual

•All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents (Z pg. 3).

•Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.

•Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.

It is recommended that you . . .

..... refer to the Index (Z pgs. 44 – 46) and

familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.

..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions that

follow and cautions (Z pgs. 47, 48). They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTIONS:

n To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

n When you are not using the AC Power

Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.

Warning on lithium battery

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

n Dispose of used battery promptly. n Keep away from children. n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in

fire.

Crossed Out Dust Bin Mark

n The Crossed Out Dust Bin

Mark on the battery pack indicates that the product complies with Directives 91/157/EEC and 93/86/ EEC.

n Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)

battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly.

This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording is possible anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/V22U/V25U battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/ Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)

NOTES:

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The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.

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The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.

625

Cassettes marked “ ” and “ ” can be used with this camcorder. However, S-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked “ ”.

PAL

This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65.

MAJOR FEATURES

n Program Manager (Z pg. 14 – 25) n Programme AE with Special Effects

(

Z pgs. 14, 15)

• Auto Mode Lock • Auto Mode Release

• Electronic Fog Filter • ND Effect

• Sepia • Twilight • Sports

• 1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter

• 1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

n Picture Stabilizer (Z pg. 18) n Digital Hyper Zoom ( n Digital Fades/Wipes ( n EasyEdit with Random Assemble Editing

Z pg. 34 – 37)

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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

•AC Power Adapter/ Charger AA-V11EG

•Battery Pack BN-V12U

Z pg. 12) Z pg. 19)

•Shoulder Strap

•Cable Adapter

•Lithium Battery CR2025 x 2

CONTENTS

EN 3

GETTING STARTED 4

Power .............................................. 4

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal ... 6

Viewfinder Adjustment .......................... 6

Date/Time Setting................................ 7

Tape Length Setting ............................... 8

Recording Format Setting........................ 8

Loading/Unloading A Cassette.................. 9

Grip Adjustment................................. 10

Shoulder Strap Attachment .................... 10

Tripod Mounting ................................. 10

RECORDING 11

Basic Recording ................................. 11

Basic Features ................................... 12

Advanced Features ............................. 14

PLAYBACK 28

Basic Connections ............................... 28

Basic Playback .................................. 30

Features.......................................... 31

Using The Cassette Adapter ................... 32

EDITING 33

Tape Dubbing .................................... 33

Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] ......... 34

USING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 38

Insert Editing .................................... 40

Audio Dubbing ................................... 41

TROUBLESHOOTING 42

GETTING STARTED

RECORDING

PLAYBACK

EDITING

•Cassette Adapter C-P7U

•AUDIO/VIDEO (A/V) cable

•S-VIDEO cable

•Remote Control Unit RM-V704U or RM-V700U

•DC cord

•Editing cable

INDEX 44

Controls .......................................... 44

Connectors ....................................... 45

Indicators ........................................ 45

Other Parts ...................................... 45

Viewfinder ....................................... 46

CAUTIONS 47 SPECIFICATIONS 49

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CHG. (charge) indicator

POWER indicator

END indicator

Charge marker

Marks

To AC outlet

REFRESH indicatorREFRESH switch

** CHARGE MARKER

A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to help you remember whether it has been charged or not. Two colors are provided (red and black)—you choose which one means charged and which means discharged.

GETTING STARTED

Power

This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power.

NOTES:

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No function is available without power supply.

●

Use only specified power supply.

●

Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

SUPPLY POWER

Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall

outlet. The power indicator lights.

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the

direction of the arrow until it locks in place. The CHG. indicator lights.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

When charging is completed, the END indicator

lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of the arrow.

BATT. PACK CHARGE DISCHARGE

BN-V12U approx. 1 hr. 10 min. approx. 3 hrs. 30 min. BN-V22U approx. 2 hrs. 10 min. approx. 7 hrs. BN-V25U approx. 2 hrs. 40 min. approx. 10 hrs.

Hook on.

Push in.

BATT. RELEASE

ATTENTION:

Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

ATTACH BATTERY PACK

Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the

battery pack in until it locks in place.

DETACH BATTERY PACK

Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.

BATT. PACK APPROXIMATE RECORDING TIME

BN-V12U 50 min. BN-V22U 1 hr. 50 min. BN-V25U 2 hrs. 25 min.

**REFRESH

The AC power adapter features a REFRESH function that allows you to fully discharge the battery pack before recharging.

To discharge the battery . . .

..... attach the battery pack to the adapter as shown in the

illustration to the left. Then push REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator lights when discharging starts, and goes out when discharging is complete.

NOTES:

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The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.

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Charging times noted on page 4 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fully charged battery pack.

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Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.

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Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from your camcorder.

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Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.

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High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.

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If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.

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Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.

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To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.

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Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.

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A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to continue.

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The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG. indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.

To AC outlet

DC OUT

To DC in jack

terminal

EN 5

Core Filter

USING A CAR BATTERY

Use the optional Car Battery Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the above illustration).

NOTES:

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When using the car battery, leave the engine idling.

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The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3E) can also be used to charge the battery pack.

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When using the optional Car Battery Charger, refer to the respective instruction booklet.

DC cord

Car Battery Charger/Adapter BH-V3E (optional)

USING AC POWER

Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in the above illustration).

NOTES:

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The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

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When using the provided DC cord, make sure you connect the end of the cable with the core filter to the camcorder. The core filter improves performance of equipment.

AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V11EG

To car’s cigarette lighter socket

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GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Clock (Lithium) Battery Insertion/Removal

This battery is necessary for clock operation and to perform date/time settings.

SWITCH OFF POWER

Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power

supply unit.

OPEN COVER

Open the clock battery compartment cover while

pressing the release tab.

REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)

Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the

battery and the compartment (A) and pull the battery out.

INSERT BATTERY

Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025

lithium battery and push it in.

CLOSE COVER

Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.

NOTE:

See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (Z pg. 2) for information on safe handling of lithium batteries.

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

Viewfinder Adjustment

POSITION VIEWFINDER

Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability

(see illustration at left).

SELECT MODE

Set the power switch to CAMERA.

ADJUST DIOPTER

Turn the diopter adjustment control until the

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

Date/Time Setting

EN 7

FAR

–

Menu Screen

PROGRAM AE select dial

NEAR

Gain Up NORM Tele Macro OFF Interval Timer OFF Rec Time OFF JLIP ID NO. 07 Tally ON Set Character 

Date/Time 

END :MENU KEY

SELECT MODE

First set the power switch to “CAMERA”. Turn the

PROGRAM AE select dial to any position except AUTO LOCK.

ACCESS MENU SCREEN

Press MENU.

SELECT FUNCTION

Press – to move the highlight bar down to “Date/

Time”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time screen appears.

SET DATE/TIME

Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set

begins blinking, then press + or – to until the correct setting appears.

•If you decide you want to return the date and time

to the previous settings, press FAR or NEAR to move the highlight bar to “Cancel”, then press MENU.

•If you’re satisfied with the settings, go on to step 5.

START CLOCK OPERATION

Once you’ve set the date and time, press FAR or

NEAR until “Set” begins to blink, then press MENU.

The Menu screen reappears.

CLOSE MENU

Press MENU.

Set Time and Date Screen

Date

Day/Month/Year

1.1.00 10:45 Set Cancel

Time

24-hour indication

NOTES:

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To display the date and time in the viewfinder and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time Character Insert” (Z pg. 22).

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If, in step 4, you input an invalid date (30. 2, 31. 6, etc.) and perform step 5, “Input Error” appears blinking at the bottom of the screen. Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to input the correct number.

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30•45•60 tape length select button

S-VHS/VHS recording format select button

GETTING STARTED

(cont.)

Tape Length Setting

Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used.

SET TAPE LENGTH

Press 30•45•60 until the required indication

appears in the veiwfinder. 30 = 30 minutes of recording time, 45 = 45 minutes, and 60 = 60 minutes.

NOTE:

The tape remaining time (Z pg. 11) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.

Recording Format Setting

When using an S-VHS-C cassette, set to either of the recording formats.

Set POWER to “CAMERA”.

Tape length indicator

Recording format indicator

COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN S-VHS AND VHS

Recording Playback

S-VHS-C cassette

45 60

Recorded tapeCamcorderBlank tape Cassette adapter

S-VHS recordings

VHS recordingsVHS-C cassette

NOTE:

Super VHS recordings cannot be made on VHS-C tapes.

SET RECORDING FORMAT

Press S-VHS/VHS button until the required indication appears in the viewfinder.

: Super VHS

T : Regular VHS

S-VHS VCR

• The recorded format (S-VHS or

VHS) is automatically detected when playlback begins.

Regular VHS VCR

• S-VHS recorded tapes cannot

be viewed on regular VHS VCRs.

Playback

The pictures recorded with the camcorder can be viewed in playback by directly connecting it to a TV; and can also be played back using a VCR.

GearErase protection

Turn to take up slack.

Loading/Unloading A Cassette

OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER

Slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force

to open.

INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE

Make sure the label is facing outward.

CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER

Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and

locked.

NOTES:

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A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached.

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Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the slack.

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Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording. If not, slide the tab. Some cassettes have removable tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

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The cassette holder can’t be opened while the camcorder is in the record mode.

EN 9

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Recording Start/Stop button

GETTING STARTED

Grip Adjustment

EXPAND LOOP

Separate the Velcro strip.

INSERT HAND

Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the

grip.

ADJUST STRAP LENGTH

Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate

the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom lever. Refasten the Velcro strip.

Shoulder Strap Attachment

ATTACH STRAP

Following the illustration at left, thread the strap

through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back and thread it through the keeper 2, and then through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet, making sure the strap isn’t twisted.

ADJUST LENGTH

Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then

slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to prevent slipping 2.

(cont.)

Tripod Mounting

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN

Align the screw and camera direction stud on the

tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud hole. Then tighten the screw.

RECORDING

Tape remaining time indicator

25min

Power indicator

POWER

Start/Stop button

Basic Recording

*(Now calculating)

60min 59min

3min 2min (Blinking) 1min (Blinking) 0min (Blinking)

-min

LENS COVER switch

EN 11

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

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Power (Z pg. 4)

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Date/Time Setting (Z pg. 7)

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Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 8)

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Recording Format Setting (Z pg. 8)

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Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 10)

LOAD A CASSETTE

Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert

the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked.

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open

the lens cover, then set the power switch to “CAMERA”.

•The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the Record–Standby Mode.

•The scene you’re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed upon it.

START SHOOTING

Press the Start/Stop button.

•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,

REC

and “

” appears in the viewfinder.

STOP RECORDING

Tally lamp

NOTES:

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A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is attached.

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There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force.

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The tape’s remaining time is displayed in the viewfinder as shown.

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The indicated remaining time is approximate.

●

The time required to calculate the remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to the type of tape used.

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The tape remaining time displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected (Z pg. 8).

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“TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is loaded.

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If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without performing Zoom or any other operations, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the Power switch to “POWER OFF”, and then back to “CAMERA” to turn the camcorder on again.

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If the Recording Start/Stop button is pressed after the Record-Standby mode has continued for over 5 minutes, recording may not start immediately.

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Sometimes even simply ejecting and reloading the tape may cause the tape’s present position to change slightly. If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the RETAKE function (Z pg. 12) to find the end of the last recording so you don’t erase any of it.

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The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 10 seconds when the camcorder is turned on, when the cover is closed.

Press the Start/Stop button again to stop recording.

•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

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Zoom-in

Zoom-out

Zoom indicator bar

RETAKE (R/F)

Power zoom lever

Zoom level indicator

RECORDING

FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or

OPERATION: 36X Hyper zoom

NOTES: ●

FEATURE: Quick Review PURPOSE: To check the end of the last

OPERATION: 1) Press “

NOTE:

an instantaneous change in image magnification.

Digital circuitry doubles the maximum 18x magnification offered by optical zoom.

1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever

toward “T”.

2) To zoom out, slide toward “W”.

During Hyper Zoom, the speed increases the further you slide the Zoom Lever.

●

Focusing may become unstable during Hyper Zoom. In this case, set the zoom while in Record– Standby, set manual focus or Focus Lock (Z pg. 16, 17), then zoom in or out in Record mode.

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The Zoom Level Indicator (5) only moves during optical zoom. Once the Zoom Level indicator reaches the top of the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that point is through digital processing.

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During digital image processing, the quality of the image may suffer.

recording.

during the Record–Standby mode.

•Tape is rewound for about 2 seconds and played back automatically, then pauses in Record–Standby mode for the next shot.

Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is normal.

Basic Features

” and release quickly

FEATURE: Retake PURPOSE: To re-record certain segments. OPERATION: 1) Make sure the camcorder is in the

NOTE:

Record–Standby mode.

2) Press either RETAKE button to

reach the start point for new recording. Pressing “F” forwards the tape and pressing “R” reverses it.

3) Press Recording Start/Stop to start

recording.

Noise may appear during Retake. This is normal.

EN 13

Record-Standby

Normal Upside down

Record-StandbyRecord

Record-Standby

AUTO PAUSE APS ON

Down

APS ON APS OFF

AUTO PAUSE

QUICK REC

FEATURE: Auto Pause System PURPOSE: To automatically stop recording

when the camcorder is pointed down, preventing accidental recordings of the ground, your feet, etc.

OPERATION: 1) Press AUTO PAUSE so that “APS

ON” appears in the viewfinder for 2 seconds. When the camcorder is tilted down by a large degree from its horizontal position during recording, the Record-Standby mode is automatically engaged. During this, “AUTO” is displayed above “

PAUSE

”.

•To switch off the Auto Pause

System, press AUTO PAUSE again so that “APS OFF” appears in the viewfinder for 2 seconds.

NOTES: ●

The Auto Pause System is also effective when the camcorder is pointed up, or is positioned upside down.

●

Auto Pause also works when the camcorder is twisted by a large degree to the left or right.

●

When you want to shoot in any of the aforementioned positions, be sure to switch off Auto Pause.

FEATURE: Quick Rec PURPOSE: To record a scene for 5 seconds,

providing quick scene transitions like those seen in TV programmes.

OPERATION: 1) During Record–Standby, press and

release QUICK REC. Recording starts, and after 5-second recording is finished, the camcorder reenters the Record–Standby mode automatically.

•To continue shooting longer than

5 seconds, press and hold QUICK REC. Recording continues as long as QUICK REC is kept pressed.

NOTES: ●

The Fade/Wipe (Z pg. 19) cannot be activated by pressing QUICK REC.

●

QUICK REC cannot be used during Animation and Time-Lapse (Z pg. 27).

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1 second later, the mode is activated.

After 1 sec.

Sepia

Viewfinder

FAR NEAR

–

Mark

PROGRAM AE select dial

RECORDING

Advanced Features

Programme AE With Special Effects

All you have to do to access any of the variety of shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select dial.

SELECT MODE

Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial until the symbol

of the function you want is aligned with the mark.

•The selected mode’s name and its indication are displayed in the viewfinder for approx. 1 second. Then the name disappears, and only the indication remains. The mode is activated.

•When Auto Mode Lock or Auto Mode Release mode is selected, only the mode’s name is displayed. Then the name disappears and the mode is activated.

NOTES:

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Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

●

The screen becomes slightly reddish when the Fade/ Wipe (Z pg. 19) is used in the Sepia mode.

●

The screen becomes slightly dark in the High Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted situations.

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In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes, picture colour may be adversely affected if subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light sources such as flourescent or mercury-vapour lights.

DIAL VIEWFINDER

SYMBOL INDICATION

MODE

DIAL VIEWFINDER

SYMBOL INDICATION

EN 15

MODE

LOCK

Auto Mode Lock

Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing incorrect operation due to accidental button pressing during shooting.

•In this mode the following controls are disabled; Fade/Wipe, Wide, Title, Display, M.W.B. (Manual White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock, Exposure Control and MENU.

RELEASE

Auto Mode Release

Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto Mode Lock.

Electronic Fog Filter

Makes the picture look misty white, as when an external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the image and gives it a “fancy“ look.

ND Effect

A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on the subject.

Auto Lock

Auto Release

FG : FogFG

Auto Mode Lock

Auto Mode Release

Electronic Fog Filter

ND EffectND : ND EffectND

Twilight

Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more natural and dramatic. The following happens when Twilight mode is selected:

•Auto gain control is turned off.

•White Balance is set to “ ” (outdoor mode), but can also be manually changed to another mode (Z pg. 23).

•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-tocamera distance is less than 10 m, use manual focusing (Z pg. 17).

Sports

High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving action.

1/1000

1/2000

High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)

Captures faster action than Sports mode.

S 1/1000

S 1/2000

Twilight

Sports

1/1000 sec. High Speed Shutter

1/2000 sec. High Speed Shutter

Sepia

The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted (reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of an older movie. Use together with Wide (Z pg. 20) for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood movie.

Sepia

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