DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
LYT0204-001B
INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
EN
GR-DV808
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video
Camera. Before use, please read the safety
information and precautions contained in the
following pages to ensure safe use of this product.
Using This Instruction Manual
• All major sections and subsections are listed in the
Table Of Contents (
Z pg. 7).
• 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 “Controls, Indications and Connectors”
(Z pg. 74 – 79) and familiarize yourself with
button locations, etc. before use.
..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety
Instructions that follow. They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of
your new camcorder.
You are recommended to carefully read the
cautions on pages 80 — 81 before use.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Warning on lithium cell battery (for remote
control unit)
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 Maxell, Panasonic
(Matsushita Electronic), Sanyo or Sony CR2025;
use of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
n Dispose of used battery properly.
n Keep away from children.
n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
NOTES:
●
The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.
●
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC
Charger Station is on its bottom.
This camcorder is designed to be used with PALtype colour television signals. It cannot be used for
playback with a television of a different standard.
However, live recording and viewfinder playback
are possible anywhere. Use the BN-V607U or
BN-V615U battery pack and, to recharge it, the
provided multi-voltage AC Charger Station
AA-V60EK. (An appropriate conversion adapter
may be necessary to accommodate different
designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
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 Charger Station
for a long period of time, it is recommended that
you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
CAUTION (applies to the AC Charger Station):
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER–
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the
power points in your home or the cable is too short
to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate
safety approved extension lead or consult your
dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace
the fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains
plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured
black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured
Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC
Publ. 65.
EN 3
About Batteries
DANGER! Do not attempt to take the batteries
apart, or expose them to flame or excessive heat, as
there is a risk of fire or explosion.
WARNING! Do not allow the battery terminals, or
the battery itself, to come in contact with metals, as
this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a
fire.
The Benefits Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion battery packs are small but possess a
large power capacity. However, when the battery
pack becomes cool in an environment subject to
cold temperatures (below 10°C), the battery pack
has a characteristic that its usage time becomes
shorter and may cease to function. If this happens,
place the battery pack in your pocket or other
warm, protected place for a short time, then reattach it to the camcorder. As long as the battery
pack itself is not cold, it should not affect performance.
(If you’re using some kind of heating pad, make
sure the battery pack does not come in direct
contact with the pad.)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into
the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead
to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is
also a risk of fire or electric shock.
CAUTION! The following notes concern possible
physical damage to the camcorder and to the user.
When carrying, be sure to always attach and use
the provided hand strap. Hold the camcorder firmly
in your hand, with the strap securely around your
wrist. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the
viewfinder can result in dropping the unit, or in a
malfunction.
Take care not to get your finger caught in the
cassette cover. Do not let children operate the
camcorder, as they are particularly susceptible to
this type of injury.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces.
It could tip over, causing serious damage to the
camcorder.
CAUTION! Attaching the camcorder to the AC
Charger Station, connecting cables (AUDIO/VIDEO,
S-VIDEO, Editing, DC) and leaving the unit on top
of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the
cables will cause the camcorder to fall, resulting in
damage.
Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures.
n This camcorder is designed exclusively for
the digital video cassette. Only cassettes
marked
can be used with this unit.
Before recording an important scene . . .
.... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini
DV mark .
.... remember that this camcorder is not compatible
with other digital video formats.
.... remember that this camcorder is intended for
private consumer use only. Any commercial use
without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if
you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is
strongly recommended that you obtain
permission beforehand.)
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PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
Grip/Hand strap
S-VIDEO cable
DC cord
VIDEO/AUDIO cable
(AC Charger Station to TV or VCR,
RCA plug 4 RCA plug)
AC Charger Station
AA-V60EK
Battery pack BN-V607U
VIDEO/AUDIO cable
(camcorder to TV or VCR,
ø3.5 mini-plug 4 RCA plug)
Editing cable
(ø3.5 mini-plug, 2 poles)
EN 5
TW
Remote control unit
RM-V712U
MiniDV Cassette Tape 30 min
(DVM-30) M-DV30ME
Lithium battery CR2025
(for remote control unit)
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The digital video camera converts incoming audio and video signals into digital form for recording.
A video signal is composed of a luminance signal (Y) and colour signals (R-Y and B-Y). These signals are
identified and recorded digitally (Digital Component Recording). The A/D (Analogue to Digital) converter
samples the Y signal at 13.5 MHz, and R-Y and B-Y at 6.75 MHz, and changes them to an 8-bit quantum signal.
Sound sampled at 48 kHz is changed to a 16-bit quantum signal, and sound sampled at 32 kHz is converted
to a 12-bit signal.
NOTE:
The data recorded on a tape is digital, but the output of the this camcorder is analogue.
ABOUT DV
3 Audio Area
The digital audio signal is recorded here.
4 ITI (Insert and Tracking
Information) Area
Insert editing and post-recording editing
tracking signals are recorded here.
1 Sub-Code Area
The Time Code and Date/Time data are
written here, separate from the video
data. This enables you to display the date
and time during playback, even if they
weren’t displayed while recording.
2 Video Area
The digital video signal is recorded here.
Lens
Mic
A/D
conversion
Chromatic
Analysis
12 tracks/frame
VIDEO
Luminance Signal (Y)
A/D
conversion
A/D
conversion
AUDIO
Recording by
rotating head
helical scan
Tape direction
Sub-Code Area
Video Area
Audio Area
ITI Area
Head tracking
direction
5.24 mm
6.35 mm
Signal
compression
Colour Difference
Signal (R-Y/B-Y)
Chrominance (C)
This camcorder separates the data into blocks, writing one block of each data type on each track of the tape.
EN 7
CONTENTS
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
4
ABOUT DV
6
GETTING STARTED
8
Charging The Battery Pack .................................................................... 8
Installing The Battery Pack ................................................................... 9
Indoor Use..................................................................................... 10
Using The Battery Holder ................................................................... 10
Date/Time Settings .......................................................................... 11
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ............................................................. 12
Recording Mode Setting ..................................................................... 13
Grip Strap Attachment ....................................................................... 14
Tripod Mounting .............................................................................. 15
Dioptre Adjustment .......................................................................... 15
Remote Control Unit ......................................................................... 16
Operation Mode .............................................................................. 17
RECORDING
18
Basic Recording ............................................................................... 18
Advanced Features ........................................................................... 23
PLAYBACK
46
Basic Playback ................................................................................ 46
Advanced Features ........................................................................... 48
Basic Connections............................................................................. 52
Advanced Connections ....................................................................... 56
EDITING
58
Dubbing ........................................................................................ 58
Digital Dubbing ............................................................................... 59
Brand Setting ................................................................................. 60
Random Assemble Editing ................................................................... 61
For More Accurate Editing ................................................................... 64
Audio Dubbing ................................................................................ 66
TROUBLESHOOTING
68
AFTER USE
73
CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND CONNECTORS
74
Camcorder ..................................................................................... 74
AC Charger Station ........................................................................... 76
Indications During Recording ................................................................ 77
Indications During Playback ................................................................. 78
Warning Indications .......................................................................... 79
CAUTIONS
80
SPECIFICATIONS
82
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
84
INDEX
85
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Charging The Battery Pack
The battery pack has not been charged at the factory. Before using it, be sure to charge it with the AC
Charger Station.
GETTING STARTED
NOTES:
●
If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the AC
Charger Station during battery charging, power is
supplied to the camcorder and charging stops
(
Z
pg. 10).
●
When using the AC Charger Station, be sure to
use the supplied power cord only.
●
When charging the Battery Pack for the first time
or after a long storage period, the Charger
Indicator may not light. In this case, remove the
Battery Pack from the AC Charger Station, then try
charging again.
●
Since the AC Charger Station processes electricity
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to
use it only in well-ventilated areas.
●
If the battery operation time remains extremely
short even after having been fully charged, the
battery is worn out and needs to be replaced.
Please purchase a new one.
1
SUPPLY POWER TO CHARGER
Plug the AC Charger Station’s power cord in to
an AC outlet. The power lamp comes on.
2
ATTACH BATTERY
Attach while making sure the marks are
facing down and aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Charger Station.
•The Charger Indicator begins blinking to
indicate charging has started.
3
CONFIRM STATUS
When the charger indicator stops blinking but
stays lit, charging is finished.
4
DETACH BATTERY
Slide the battery in the direction of the arrow
and lift off.
•Remember to unplug the AC Charger
Station’s power cord from an AC outlet.
ATTACH
To AC outlet
Power cord
Charger indicator
Power lamp
DETACH
Battery pack BN-V607U
AC Charger Station
AA-V60EK
DC OUT jack
Power cord
INFORMATION:
The AC Charger Station (provided) enables you
to charge not only one battery pack but also
one battery pack installed in the camcorder
(Z pg. 53).
Battery Approximate charging time
BN-V607U 90 min.
BN-V615U
180 min.
(optional)
EN 9
Charging Environment
Perform charging where the temperature is between 10° and 30°C. 20° to 25°C is the ideal temperature range
for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.
Continuous Shooting
Continuous shooting is possible (See table below for recording time) under the following conditions:
•The temperature is approximately 20°C
However, . . .
•If the temperature is below 10°C, or
•If zoom or Record-Standby is engaged repeatedly, continuous shooting capability is reduced significantly.
Before extended use, it is recommended that you prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the
planned shooting time.
Installing The Battery Pack
The battery pack has not been charged at the factory. Before installing it in the camcorder, be sure to charge
it with the AC Charger Station (Z pg. 8). It is also possible to charge the battery pack installed in the
camcorder (Z pg. 53).
1
OPEN BATTERY COVER
Slide down the open switch.
2
INSERT CHARGED BATTERY
Insert the mark end of the battery first.
Inserting the battery backwards will result in
malfunction.
3
CLOSE BATTERY COVER
NOTES:
●
To remove the battery pack, turn off the
camcorder and open the battery cover so that the
battery pack comes out halfway. Then pull out the
battery pack.
●
Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
* The BN-V856U battery, as well as the AA-V80EG AC Power Adapter/Charger for charging it, is included in
the optional VU-V856KIT Extended-Use Battery Pack Kit.
No. of batteries to supply power
Using one battery (BN-V607U) installed in the camcorder
Using one battery (BN-V615U) installed in the optional Battery Holder
(CU-V615U) attached to the camcorder
BN-V607U x 2
BN-V607U &
BN-V615U
Using a BN-V856U battery*
Using two batteries; one (BN-V607U) installed in the
camcorder and one (BN-V607U or BN-V615U)
installed in the optional Battery Holder (CU-V615U)
attached to the camcorder
Approximate recording
time (unit: min)
60
120
120
180
420
Battery
Battery cover
Open switch
(BATTERY)
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1
INSERT CHARGED BATTERY
To insert a battery pack, slide the battery lock
switch to the release position and insert the
battery
end first. To prevent the battery
pack from falling out, be sure to slide the
battery lock switch to the lock position.
2
ATTACH TO CAMCORDER
Insert the Battery Holder’s nub into the
mounting socket on the bottom of the
camcorder and slide the camcorder lock lever
to the lock position.
•To detach the camcorder, press the release
button on the lock lever and slide the lock
lever to the release position. Then slide the
battery lock switch to the release position.
NOTES:
●
When the battery remaining power indicator appears
as
, that means the battery power is close to nil.
When the battery power is exhausted, power turns
off automatically.
●
Each time you start shooting, the camcorder chooses
the battery pack that has more remaining power, and
uses that as the power supply. That means both
battery packs will be exhausted at roughly the same
time.
GETTING STARTED
(Cont.)
1
CONNECT DC CORD TO CAMCORDER
Insert the coupler of the provided DC cord into
the camcorder.
2
CONNECT DC CORD TO AC
CHARGER STATION
Connect the DC cord to the AC Charger
Station’s DC OUT jack.
Indoor Use
When using the camcorder indoors, you can use the AC Charger Station (provided) instead of a battery.
Using The Battery Holder
For extended use, prepare the Battery Holder (CU-V615U), which can be loaded with one battery pack. This
Battery Holder can be used together with the battery installed in the camcorder.
3
SUPPLY POWER TO AC CHARGER
STATION
Plug the AC Charger Station’s power cord into
an AC outlet.
NOTE:
Since the AC Charger Station processes electricity
internally, it becomes warm during use. Be sure to use
it only in well-ventilated areas.
Camcorder
connector
Nub
Camcorder lock lever
(with release button)
Battery lock switch
Battery
Mark
Power lamp
When power is supplied,
the power lamp lights.
AC Charger Station
AA-V60EK
Slide down the open switch.
To AC outlet
Power cord
DC cord
To DC OUT jack
Coupler
Remove.
Core filter
EN 11
Date/Time Settings
Date and time will automatically be recorded on tape at all times. It is your choice to display it or not during
playback (Z pg. 51).
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Dial to “M” while pressing down
the lock button located on the dial, and pull
out the viewfinder fully.
•The power lamp comes on and the
camcorder is turned on.
2
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
3
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “TO
DATE/TIME MENU” by rotating the Select Dial.
Press the Select Dial and the Date/Time Menu
appears.
4
INPUT DATE AND TIME
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “DATE/
TIME” by rotating the Select Dial. Press the
Select Dial and “day” is highlighted and begins
blinking.
Rotating the Select Dial, input the day. Press
the Select Dial. Repeat the procedure to input
the month, year, hour and minute.
•
Press the Select Dial twice when the pointer
and highlight bar are set to “RETURN” to exit.
Regarding Built-in Rechargeable Battery
To store the date/time in memory, a rechargeable
clock lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder.
While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet
using the AC Charger Station, or while the battery
pack installed in the camcorder continues to supply
power to the camcorder, the clock lithium battery is
always charged. However, if the camcorder is not
used for approx. 3 months, the clock lithium battery
will become discharged and the date/time stored in
memory will be lost. When this occurs, first connect
the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Charger
Station etc. for over 24 hours to charge the clock
lithium battery. Then perform the date/time setting
before using the camcorder.
It is also possible to use the camcorder without the
date/time setting.
NOTE:
If you don’t exit the Date/Time Menu, the clock
display will not move but the camcorder’s internal
clock continues to operate. Once you close the
menu, the date and time begin operation from the
current date and time, with no delay or loss.
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
ON SCREEN OFF
ONDISPLAY
DATE / TIME
1 . 1 . 00
0 : 00
4
RETURN
REC MODE
WIDE MODE OFF
AGC
40X
SP
ZOOM
DIS
GAIN UP
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
4
END
ON
Display
MENU button
Recording Menu
Date/Time Menu
Lock button
Power Dial
Power lamp
Select Dial
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GETTING STARTED
(Cont.)
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette.
1
OPEN CASSETTE COVER
Turn the power on, then slide the OPEN/EJECT
switch in the direction of the arrow. The
cassette cover releases. Open the cover in the
direction of the arrow until it locks. The holder
opens automatically.
•Do not touch internal components.
2
INSERT/REMOVE TAPE
Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH
HERE” to close the cassette holder.
•Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes
completely before closing the cassette cover.
•When the battery’s charge is low, you may
not be able to close the cover. Do not apply
force. Replace the battery with a fully
charged one before continuing.
NOTES:
●
It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to
open. Do not apply force.
●
If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder
does not open, close the cassette cover and try
again.
●
When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a
cold place to a warm environment, wait a short
time before opening the cover.
●
Closing the cassette cover before the cassette
holder comes out may cause damage to the
camcorder.
●
Even when the camcorder is switched off, a
cassette can be loaded or unloaded. After the
cassette holder is closed with the camcorder
switched off, however, it may not recede. It is
recommended to turn the power on before
loading or unloading.
●
When shooting again after already shooting a
scene, a blank portion is recorded on the tape or
a previously recorded scene is erased (recorded
over) if you open the cassette cover, regardless of
whether the cassette holder comes out or not. See
page 20 for information about recording from the
middle of a tape.
** To protect valuable recordings . . .
.... slide the erase protection switch on the back of
the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This
prevents this tape from being recorded over. If
you decide later that you do want to record on
this tape, slide the switch back to “REC” before
loading the tape.
Tape
Recording mode
SP LP
DVM-30 30 min. 45 min.
DVM-60 60 min. 90 min.
Approximate recording time
PUSH HERE
Cassette cover
Make sure the window
side is facing out.
Cassette holder
Erase protection switch**
OPEN/EJECT
switch
EN 13
Recording Mode Setting
Set depending on your preference.
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
SP SP
LP
REC MODE
WIDE MODE OFF
AGC
40X
SP
ZOOM
DIS
GAIN UP
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
4
END
ON
REC MODE
WIDE MODE OFF
AGC
40X
SP
ZOOM
DIS
GAIN UP
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
4
END
ON
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Dial to “M” while pressing down
the lock button located on the dial.
2
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
Pull out the viewfinder fully.
The power lamp comes on and the camcorder
is turned on.
3
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
4
SET RECORDING MODE
First move the pointer and highlight bar to
“REC MODE” by rotating the Select Dial. Press
the Select Dial and the parameter “SP” or “LP”
is highlighted. Select “SP” or “LP” by rotating
the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial twice to
exit from the Recording Menu.
•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical,
providing 1.5 times the recording time.
•Audio Dubbing is impossible on a tape
recorded in the LP mode.
NOTES:
●
If the recording mode is switched during
recording, the playback picture will be blurred at
the switching point.
●
It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP
mode on this camcorder be played back on this
camcorder.
●
During playback of a tape recorded on another
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there
may be momentary pauses in the sound.
Recording Menu
Recording mode indicator
Display
Lock button
Power dial
Power lamp
MENU button
Select Dial
14 EN
GETTING STARTED
(Cont.)
Grip Strap Attachment
1
ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO HAND
STRAP EYELET
Open the pad and pull the grip strap in the
direction of the arrow to remove the grip strap
from the pad.
Thread the end of the grip strap through the
hand strap eyelet, then thread the other end of
the grip through the loop. Pull firmly to ensure
secure attachment.
•To use the strap as a hand strap, thread the
strap through the length adjuster when
attaching it to the camcorder.
2
ATTACH GRIP STRAP TO SUB
HAND STRAP EYELET
Open the pad and thread the grip strap through
the pad. Next, thread the end of the grip strap
through the sub hand strap eyelet.
3
ADJUST LENGTH
Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can
easily operate the START/STOP button and the
zoom switch 1. Position the pad so that it
contacts the back of your hand and thread the
grip strap through the length adjuster 2, then
re-attach the pad 3.
1
2
3
Hand strap eyelet
Grip Strap
Sub hand strap eyelet
START/STOP
Loop
Pad
Bottom of
camcorder
Length adjuster
Pad
EN 15
Dioptre Adjustment
Adjust the viewfinder display for best viewing.
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Dial to “A” or “M”.
2
TURN ON CAMCORDER
Pull out the viewfinder fully.
3
ADJUST DIOPTRE
Slide the Dioptre Adjust Lever located on the
bottom of the viewfinder.
•Slide in either direction, while looking at the
viewfinder display, until it looks best to you.
Tripod Mounting
Align the tripod’s screw with the mounting socket
on the bottom of the camcorder.
Bottom of
camcorder
PAUSE
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
Diopter adjust lever
Display
16 EN
TW
Remote Control Unit
You can use the RM-V712U to control the camcorder. When using the remote control, be sure to point it at
the remote sensor. The transmitted beam effective area for indoor use is approx. 5 m. The transmitted beam
may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation if the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or
powerful lighting.
Installing The Battery
The RM-V712U uses one lithium battery (CR2025).
1
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
Pull out in the direction of the arrow while
pressing the knob as shown.
2
INSERT BATTERY IN HOLDER
Insert the battery in the holder, and be sure to
have the “+” mark visible.
3
RE-INSERT HOLDER
Slide the holder back in until you hear a click.
•Read the warning concerning lithium
batteries (Z pg. 2).
Operation Buttons
(
Z pg. 48, 58)
Up Button (Z pg. 48)
Down Button (Z pg. 48)
AUDIO MONITOR Button
(
Z pg. 51)
MBR SET Button (
Z pg. 60)
START/STOP Button (
Z pg. 18)
PAUSE IN connector (Z pg. 61)
EFFECT ON/OFF Button
(
Z pg. 49)
EFFECT Button
(
Z pg. 49)
FADE/WIPE Button
(
Z pg. 61)
Left/Right Buttons
(
Z pg. 48)
SLOW Rewind/Forward
Buttons (Z pg. 47)
SHIFT Button (
Z pg. 48)
DISPLAY Button
(
Z pg. 58)
Zoom Buttons (
Z pg. 48)
Knob
R.A. EDIT Buttons (Z pg. 61 – 63)
GETTING STARTED
(Cont.)
A.DUB Button (Z pg. 66)
EN 17
Power Dial Position Function
Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments.
Suitable for standard recording.
Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want
more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode.
Allows you to record in 5-second clips to keep the action moving.
Other menu settings are the same as Full Auto mode, however manually
adjusted White Balance Adjustment settings are effective.
Allows you (camcorder operator) to become part of the scene once the
camcorder is set. This mode is similar to the Self-Timer on film cameras.
Allows you to play back a recording, Z pg. 46 – 57.
Allows you to switch off the camcorder. After setting to this position, Manual
Focus and Exposure Control are automatically reset to “AUTO”.
Self-Timer:
Operation Mode
Tuning the Power Dial allows you to choose the appropriate operation mode among the following modes:
Full Auto mode (A), Manual mode (M), 5 second mode recording (5S), Self-Timer mode ( ) and “PLAY”.
Full Auto:
A
Manual:
M
5 second mode
recording: 5S
Playback: PLAY
OFF
F . AUTO
PAUSE
MANUAL
PAUSE
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
According to the Power Dial position you have selected, “F.AUTO”
or “MANUAL” appears in the upper left corner.
When set to “M”, “5S” or “ ”When set to “A”
Lock button
Power lamp
To turn on the camcorder, first turn
the Power Dial to any operation mode
except “OFF”, then pull out the
viewfinder fully. When turning the
Power Dial from “OFF” to any other
position, press and hold the lock
button located on the dial.
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You should already have performed the necessary preparations (Z pg. 8 – 17). Set the Power Dial to “A”
and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features.
NOTE:
Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (Z pg. 11). Even if they don’t appear during
recording, you can display them during playback (Z pg. 51).
RECORDING
Basic Recording
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
PAUSE
444
REC
PAUSE
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Dial to “A” while pressing down
the lock button located on the dial.
2
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
Pull out the viewfinder fully.
•The lens cover opens, the power lamp comes
on and the scene you’re aimed at appears.
•The Record-Standby mode is engaged.
3
START RECORDING
When “PAUSE” appears, press START/STOP. A
beep signals the start of recording and the tally
lamp comes on.
4
STOP RECORDING
Press START/STOP again to stop recording.
•The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby
mode.
Lock button
Power Dial
Display
Record-Standby
During recording
Power lamp
Camera sensor
START/STOP button
IND.ON/OFF
button
5
END RECORDING
When you’re finished recording, push back the
viewfinder; the lens cover closes and the
power lamp goes out.
•When transporting, make sure the viewfinder
is pushed back.
•To turn power on again, pull out the
viewfinder.
OR
Set the Power Dial to “OFF”.
•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to
press down the lock button.
Select
Dial
Tally lamp
EN 19
NOTES:
●
Be careful not to cover the camera sensor; built-in
here is the sensor necessary for shooting.
●
If 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode,
power shuts off automatically to conserve energy
and protect the heads. To turn the camcorder on
again, push back and pull out the viewfinder
again. As long as you don’t take out the tape you
were using or play it back, you can continue from
where you left off with no noticeable break on the
recorded video.
●
When a blank portion is left between recorded
scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted
and errors may occur when editing the tape.
Continue recording from where you stop so there
are no gaps by following “Recording from the
middle of a tape” (Z pg. 20).
●
Record-Standby means that a tape is loaded and
the camcorder is ready to record.
●
During recording, sound is not heard from the
speaker. If you want to hear the sound, connect
optional headphones to the headphones jack. The
sound volume at this point is the same as the level
it was adjusted during playback.
●
To make the indications disappear, press and hold
the IND.ON/OFF button for more than approx. 1
second. However, it is impossible to remove the
tape running indicator “
444
” and warning
indications and so on (Z pg. 79).
●
When the battery remaining power indicator
appears as , that means the battery power is
close to nil. When the battery power is exhausted,
power turns off automatically.
Viewfinder Indications
You can make the Viewfinder indications appear/
disappear.
1
PRESS IND.ON/OFF BUTTON
When you do not want the indications to
appear, press the IND.ON/OFF button for
longer than approximately 1 second. Certain
indications disappear.
Press again for longer than approx. 1 second to
make the indicaitons reappear.
NOTE:
It is impossible to make the tape running indicator
and warnings etc. disappear from the viewfinder.
For the indications that can be removed, Z pg. 77.
Tape Remaining Indicator
The time remaining on the tape is automatically
monitored and displayed (Z pg. 77). When the
tape ends, “TAPE END” appears. If the indications
are turned off, the tape remaining indicator appears
when remaining time reaches 2 minutes.
90 min
REC
89 min3 min
0 min
2 min
1 min
blinking
blinking blinking
Display
1
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
Rotate the Select Dial until the brightness
indicator moves and the display reaches its
appropriate brightness.
•The brightness indication appears on the
display.
– – – – – – – – – –
6
BRIGHT
Brightness Control
You can adjust the brightness of the display by
rotating the Select Dial.
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1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Turn the Power Dial to “PLAY” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial.
•The power lamp comes on.
2
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
Pull out the viewfinder fully.
3
START SEARCH
Press 6/4, then press
2
or
3
. Watch in the
viewfinder for the spot where you want to
begin recording.
4
ENGAGE STILL MODE
Once you find the spot at which you want to
start recording, press 6/4 twice to engage the
Still mode.
5
START RECORDING
Turn the Power Dial to any operation mode
except “PLAY” and “OFF”, then press START/
STOP.
•Start recording from a point prior to the end
of the last recording. A few seconds of the
end of the last recording will be erased.
NOTE:
Even if you start recording from the end of the
previous recording leaving no blank space, there
may be situations where a clean transition is not
possible.
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
When removing a tape on which you were recording, or when you resume recording on a tape after playing
back the recording previously made (without taking the tape out between recordings), perform this procedure.
RECORDING
Basic Recording (Cont.)
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
Stop button
Play/Pause button
Lock button
Power Dial
Rewind button
Power lamp
Fast-forward
button
START/STOP button
EN 21
Time Code
During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the
recorded scene on the tape during playback.
If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00”
(minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code
continues from the last time code number.
To perform Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 61), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank
portion is recorded partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed,
the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same
time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent leaving a blank portion on a
tape, perform the procedure in “Recording From The Middle of A Tape” (Z pg. 20) in the following
cases;
•After playing back the recorded tape, when
you shoot again.
•When power shuts off during shooting.
•When a tape is removed and re-inserted
during shooting.
•When shooting using a partially recorded tape.
•When shooting on a blank portion located
partway through the tape.
•When shooting again after already shooting a
scene and opening/closing the cassette cover.
NOTES:
●
The Time Code cannot be reset.
●
During fast-forwarding and rewinding, time code indication does not move smoothly.
Shooting start point
Newly recorded sceneBlankAlready recorded scene
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
00:00:00
Tape
Time code
00:00:00
Shooting start pointShooting stop point
TC 12 : 34 : 24
Display
When blank portion is recorded on a tape
Shooting start point
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
05:44:00
Tape
Time code
00:00:00
Shooting start pointShooting start point
Proper recording
Latest sceneNew sceneAlready recorded scene
Frames
(25 frames = 1 second)
Seconds
Minutes
Time code is displayed
during playback.
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Zoom
Select any one of the three powers of magnification and get “closer” to the subject (Z pg. 30).
Simply set the zoom switch to either zoom in (towards “T”) or zoom out (towards “W”). The zoom speed is
variable — the quicker you set the zoom switch, the quicker the zoom action.
NOTES:
●
In Full Auto mode (when the Power Dial is set to “A”), zoom magnification of up to 40X is possible. In
Manual mode (when the Power Dial is set to “M”), zooming is possible to a maximum of 100X.
●
Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing, and is therefore called Digital
Zoom.
●
During Digital Zoom, the quality of image may suffer.
●
Digital zoom cannot be used while functions done through Digital image processing (5SD mode,
Z
pg. 24, Picture Wipe/Dissolve function, Z pg. 35, Snapshot, Z pg. 26, etc.) are activated.
●
Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) is possible when the zoom switch is set all the
way to “W”.
RECORDING
Basic Recording (Cont.)
T
D
W
T
D
W
T
D
W
T
D
W
T
D
W
Zoom display
Zoom in (T: Telephoto)
Zoom out (W: Wide angle)
Zoom switch
Digital zoom
zone
10X (optical)
zoom zone
EN 23
Displaying The Date And Time During Recording
When the Power Dial is set to “M”, “5S” or “ ”, you can choose whether to display the date and time
during recording or not. You must first set the date and time (see “Date/Time Settings” Z pg. 11). Set
“DISPLAY” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The Date/Time is always displayed when the Power Dial is set
to “A”.
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
First turn the Power Dial to “M” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial,
make sure the viewfinder is pulled out.
2
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
3
ACCESS DATE/TIME MENU
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “TO
DATE/TIME MENU” by rotating the Select Dial.
Press it and the Date/Time Menu appears.
4
SELECT FUNCTION
Move the pointer and highlight bar to
“DISPLAY” by rotating the Select Dial, then
press it. The pointer stops blinking, indicating
that the function has been selected.
5
SET FUNCTION PARAMETERS
Cycle through the available settings of the
selected functions by rotating the Select Dial
and stop when the one you want is displayed.
Then press it and the pointer and highlight bar
automatically move to “RETURN”.
6
CLOSE RECORDING MENU
Press the Select Dial twice. Selection is
complete and the menu disappears.
NOTES:
●
Connect the camcorder to a TV and set “ON
SCREEN” to “ON” in the Date/Time Menu. The
display appears on the connected TV .
●
The Indicator/Display function overrides these
settings. Even if you have set “ON SCREEN” to
“ON”, pressing the IND.ON/OFF button for
longer than 1 second removes the indications
from the screen. Pressing it for longer than 1
second again makes the indications re-appear.
RECORDING
Advanced Features
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
REC MODE
WIDE MODE OFF
AGC
40X
SP
ZOOM
DIS
GAIN UP
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
4
END
ON
ON SCREEN OFF
ONDISPLAY
DATE / TIME
1 . 1 . 00
0 : 00
RETURN
4
Display
Recording Menu
Date/Time Menu
MENU button/
IND.ON/OFF button
Power Dial
Lock button
Select Dial
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Scene (5-second recording)
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. The 5-Second
function may also be activated during Full Auto operation. But the White Balance remains in the previously
adjusted condition. While the 5-Second mode is activated, Fade/Wipe (Z pg. 33), P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 39)
and other manual operations cannot be performed.
RECORDING
Advanced Features (Cont.)
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
REC
MANUAL
PAUSE
MODE5S
PAUSE
MANUAL
MODE5S
REC
444
4
END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING
Set the Power Dial to the “A”, “M” or “OFF”
position.
To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode . . .
.... instead of pressing START/STOP in step 3, press
SNAPSHOT. The camcorder records a 6-second
still (
Z pg. 26). When “SCENE” is set to
“ANIM.” (Z pg. 32), this function is not
available.
NOTE:
When “SCENE” is set to “ANIM.” in the System
Menu, the 5-second recording function is not
available. Animation recording of a 1/8-second clip
is taken instead (Z pg. 32).
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Turn the Power Dial to “5S” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial.
2
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
Pull out the viewfinder fully. “5S MODE”
appears.
3
ENGAGE 5S MODE
Then press START/STOP. The tally lamp lights
and beep sounds to indicate the start of
recording, and after 5 seconds the camcorder
enters Record-Standby mode.
•If you press and hold START/STOP within
5 seconds after recording starts, RecordStandby mode is not engaged.
Dissolves during 5 second mode recording
Select “5SD” at the System Menu (Z pg. 32).
“5SD MODE” appears in step 2 below.
Record one 5-second clip, and the image at
the end of the clip is stored. If you record the
next clip within 5 minutes, the previous
scene dissolves as the new scene appears.
•If you turn the power off, the stored image
will be lost.
Display
Record-Standby
After 5 sec.
Power Dial
Lock button
START/STOP button
EN 25
Self-Timer
Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way
adding the final touch to a memorable picture.
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
MANUAL
PAUSE
– – –
MANUAL
REC
444
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Turn the Power Dial to “ ” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial.
2
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
Pull out the viewfinder fully. The Self-Timer
indication appears.
•The camcorder enters the Record-Standby
mode.
3
ENGAGE SELF-TIMER MODE
Press START/STOP.
After 15 seconds, the beep sounds and
recording begins.
4
STOP SELF-TIMER RECORDING
Press START/STOP.
•The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby
mode.
5
END SELF-TIMER RECORDING
Set the Power Dial to the “A”, “M” or “OFF”
position.
•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to
press down the lock button.
To Take A Snapshot In The Self-Timer Mode . . .
.... in step 3, press SNAPSHOT instead of
START/STOP. After 15 seconds, a 6-second still
is recorded. After that, the camcorder enters the
Record-Standby mode.
Power Dial
Display
During recording
Lock button
START/STOP button
Self-Timer indication
After 15 sec.
When the START/STOP button is pressed,
the tally lamp changes as shown below:
Blinks quickly
(Self-Timer shooting
starts soon)
Stops blinking
and stays on
(Self-Timer
shooting starts)
Begins blinking
(Self-Timer starts)
After approx. 15 sec.
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4
Power lamp
26 EN
RECORDING
Advanced Features (Cont.)
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
First turn the Power Dial to “M” while pressing
down the lock button located on the dial.
Make sure the viewfinder is pulled out.
2
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
3
ACCESS SYSTEM MENU
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “TO
SYSTEM MENU” by rotating the Select Dial.
Press it and the System Menu appears.
Snapshot
Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession.
4
SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE
Move the pointer and highlight bar to “PHOTO
MODE” by rotating the Select Dial. Press it and
choose the appropriate mode among the five
Snapshot modes (Z pg. 27) by rotating it. Stop
when the one you want is displayed and press
it again. The pointer and highlight bar
automatically move to “RETURN”. Press the
Select Dial twice. Selection is complete and
the menu disappears.
5
TAKE SNAPSHOT
Press the SNAPSHOT Button.
If you press during Record-Standby . . .
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby
mode.
If you press during Recording . . .
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the
normal recording resumes.
ON
OFF
32kHz
06
5SSCENE
BEEP / TALLY
FRAMEPHOTO MODE
WIND CUT
SOUND MODE
ID NUMBER
OFF
DEMO. MODE
RETURN
4
REC MODE
WIDE MODE OFF
ON
AGC
40X
SP
ZOOM
DIS
GAIN UP
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
4
END
PHOTO
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
Power Dial
Lock button
Display
During snapshot
SNAPSHOT button
MENU buton
Select Dial
Recording Menu System Menu
EN 27
Motor Drive mode:
Keeping the SNAPSHOT Button pressed provides an
effect similar to serial photography. (The interval
between the still pictures: approx. 0.7 seconds.)
NOTES:
●
In Full Auto mode, all Snapshot modes are
available. However, the Snapshot mode cannot
be changed.
●
However, during playback, “MULTI 4” and
“MULTI 9” are not available when the
“MONOTONE” or “SEPIA” playback effect
(Z pg. 49) is selected.
●
The Snapshot mode is not possible while Digital
Zoom (zoom magnification of over 10X,
Z
pg. 30) is activated.
●
If certain P.AE/Effects (Z pg. 40) are activated,
some Snapshot modes cannot be used. If you
select a Snapshot mode that is unusable in the
current situation, the “PHOTO” indication blinks
when you press the SNAPSHOT button.
FULL*
(Snapshot mode
with no frame)
FRAME*
(Snapshot mode
with frame)
PIN-UP
(Pin-Up mode)
MULTI 4
(Multi-Analyzer 4)
MULTI 9
(Multi-Analyzer 9)
* : There is a momentary camera shutter-type blackout.
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