Panasonic AG-DVC7P User Manual

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Model No. AG- P

Digital Video Camera Recorder

NTSC

VQT0C34

Printed in Japan S1202Y0

IMPORTANT

“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”

indicates safety information.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

FCC Note:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION:

Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other confined space in order to maintain adequate ventilation. Ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation to prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating.

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion or fire if battery is mistreated.

O Replace only with same or specified type. O Do not disassemble or dispose of in fire. O Do not store in temperatures over 60°C. O Use specified charger for rechargeable

batteries.

O Do not recharge the battery if it is not a

rechargeable type.

For Remote Controller

O Replace battery with part No. CR2025 only. O Do not recharge the battery.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS-USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.

Important Safeguards

1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning — Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may be hazardous.

7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this video unit near water — for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories — Do not place this video unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface, or near or over a radiator or heat register. This video unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

10. Power Sources — This video unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video units intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

12. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

Important Safeguards

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

14. Lightning — For added protection of this video unit receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power-line surges.

15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any kind into this video unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit.

18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or

objects have fallen into the video unit.

c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain

or water.

d. If the video unit does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video unit to its normal peration.

e. If the video unit has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct

change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order.

FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s

authority to operate.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

Information for Your Safety

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.

Camera Recorder OThe rating plate is on the underside of the

Camera Recorder.

AC Adaptor OThe rating plate is on the underside of the

AC Adaptor.

$ Carefully read the Operating

Instructions and use the Camera Recorder correctly.

OInjury or material damage resulting from any

kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user.

Try out the Camera Recorder.

Be sure to try out the Camera Recorder before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly.

The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents.

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Camera Recorder, its accessories or cassettes.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

OAll company and product names in the operating

instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number, for example: -00-

$ WARNING

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Use only the recommended accessories.

$ Notes about Video Head Clogging

OWhen the Camera Recorder’s video heads have

become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating particles), the [ ] Indication appears. In addition, the playback picture A is distorted with mosaic-like patterns (1 or 2 ). When the clogging further worsens, the whole screen may be black during playback 3 .

OTo clean video heads that have become clogged

with dirt, use the Digital Video Head Cleaner.

OIf you want to purchase the same Digital Video

Head Cleaner, please contact your Panasonic dealer to obtain it from the Panasonic spare parts department (part number VFK1451).

OIf the video heads again become clogged with dirt

soon after cleaning, this might be caused by damaged tape. In this case, stop using that cassette. We recommend that you use Panasonic cassettes.

Contents

Standard Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Controls and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

The Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Charging Time and Available Recording Time . . . . .13

Lens Cap and Grip Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Attaching the Shoulder Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Inserting a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Turning on the Camera Recorder and Selecting

Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using the Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

List of Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Setting Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

LP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Audio Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Holding the Camera Recorder for Recording . . . . . .19

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Photoshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Zoom In/Out Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Digital Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Image Stabilizer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Fade In/Out Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Backlight Compensation Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Wind Noise Reduction Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Cinema Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Recording in Special Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Recording in Natural Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Adjusting White Balance Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Manual Iris Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Manual Focus Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Picture Effect Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level . . . . . . .31

Playing Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back . . . . . . . . .33

Slow Motion Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback . . . . . . . . . . .34

Finding the End of Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Index Search Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Playback Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Playback Digital Effect Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Playing Back on Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette . . . . . . .39

Recording the Contents of Other Equipment . . . . . .39

Using the DV Cable for Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Warning/Alarm Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Notes and Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Cautions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Before Requesting Repair (Problems and

Solutions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Explanation of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Camera Recorder.

Optional Accessories

1) AC Adaptor (AG-B15)

2) Stereo Microphone (AG-MC15)

3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16/ CGR-D220/1600mAh)

4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D28/ CGP-D320/2800mAh)

5) Wide Conversion Lens (AG-LW4307)

O Some optional accessories may not be available

in some countries.

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead -12-

2) Battery Pack -12-

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery

-10-, -11-

4) Lens Cap -13-

5) Shoulder Strap -13-

6) Digital Video Head Cleaner -47-

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A Picture Effect Button [PIC.E.] -29- B Menu Button [MENU] -16- C Focus Button [FOCUS] -29- D Rewind/Review Button [6] -32-

Reverse Search Button [SEARCH –] -20- Recording Check Button [ ] -20-

E Stop Button [$] -32-

Fade Button [FADE] -24-

F Play Button [1] -32-

Backlight Button [BLC] -25-

G Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -32-

Forward Search Button [SEARCH +] -20-

H Pause Button [;] -34-

Still Button [STILL] -22-

I Eyepiece Corrector Knob -15-

J Smart Accessory Shoes

OThe External Stereo Microphone (option), etc.

can be attached here.

K Microphone (built-in, stereo) -23- L External Microphone Socket [EXT MIC]

OConnect with an external microphone or audio

equipment. (When this socket is in use, the builtin microphone does not operate.)

M Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -22- N Zoom Lever [W/T] -23- O Grip Belt -13-

P Shoulder Strap Holders -13- Q Sub Zoom Lever [W/T] -19- R Sub Recording Start/Stop Button -19- S Battery Eject Button [PUSH] -12- T Battery Holder U DC Input Socket [DC IN] -12- V DV Terminal [DV] -40-

OConnect this to the digital video equipment.

MNO

DC IN 7.9V

VIDEO IN/OUT

AUDIO

L–

–R

IN/OUT

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

S T

WX Y

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Controls and Components

$ Camera Recorder

1 White Balance Sensor -27- 2 Recording Lamp -20- 3 Remote Control Sensor -11- 4 Lens 5 Lens Hood -49- 6 Lens Hood Attachment knob -49- 7 Focus Ring -29-

8 Eyecup -49- 9 Viewfinder -15-, -49-

ODue 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.

: LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] -15- ; LCD Monitor -15-, -49-

ODue 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.

< Reset Button [RESET] -42- = Speaker -32- > Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] -16-, -26-, -32- ? Mode Selector Switch

[AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] -20-, -26-

@ Digital Effect Button [DIG.E.] -24-

MENU FOCUS

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

DIG.E. PIC.E.

BLC

FADE STILL

SEARCHSEARCH

MANUAL

PROG. AE

AUTO

VOL/JOG

;

BCD E

?@ A

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Controls and Components

$ Camera Recorder

W S-Video Input/Output Socket [S-VIDEO IN/OUT]

-37-, -39-

X Video Input/Output Socket [VIDEO IN/OUT]

-37-, -39-

Y Audio Input/Output Sockets [AUDIO IN/OUT]

-37-, -39-

Z Headphone Socket [PHONES] -44- [ Cassette Eject Lever [<EJECT] -14- \ Cassette Holder ] Cassette Compartment Lock Button

[PUSH LOCK] -14-

^ Cassette Compartment Cover -14-

_ Mode Button [MODE] -32- ` Operation Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR]

-14-, -20-, -32-

a Recording Start/Stop Button -20- b Off/On Switch [OFF/ON] -14-, -20-, -46- c Tripod Receptacle

OUsed for mounting the Camera Recorder on a

tripod.

CAMERA

VCR

MODE

OFF ON

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Controls and Components

$ Remote Controller

Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Camera Recorder, most of the Camera Recorder functions can be operated from a distance.

d Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -41- e Indication Output Button [OSD] -37- f Counter Indication Shift Button [COUNTER]

-41-

g Reset Button [RESET] -52- h Recording Button [REC] -39-, -40- i Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -38- j Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed Search

Function [V,B] -33- Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom Function [V,B, N, M] -36-

k Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D]

(E: reverse, D:forward) -33-

l Index Search Buttons [:,9]

(:: reverse, 9:forward) -35-

m Selection Button [SELECT] -36- n Store Button [STORE] -36- o Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -36- p Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]

-23-, -32-, -36-

q Variable Speed Search Button [VAR. SEARCH]

-33-

r Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] -36-

The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camera Recorder.

s Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -22- t Rewind/Review Button [6] -20-, -33- u Pause Button [;] -34- v Stop Button [$] -32- w Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]

-20-

x Play Button [1] -32- y Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -32- z Menu Button [MENU] -16- { Set Button [SET] -16- | Item Button [ITEM] -16-

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

– VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/ P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY

/REW FF/

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

d e

f g

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

– VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/ P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY

/REW FF/

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO SHOT

START/ STOP

q r

l m n o

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

– VOL +

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

STOP INDEX

MULTI/ P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY

/REW FF/

ZOOM

DATE/ TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

t u v

x y

z {

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The Remote Controller

$ Inserting a Button-type Battery

Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-type battery.

While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder.

$ Using the Remote Controller

Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote Control Sensor 3 of the Camera Recorder and press an appropriate button.

ODistance from the Camera Recorder:

Within approximately 5 metres

OAngle:

Within approximately 15° in the vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis

OThe above operative ranges are for indoor use.

Outdoors or under strong light, the Camera Recorder may not operate properly even within the above ranges.

OWithin a 1-metre range, you can also use the

Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor side of the Camera Recorder.

Selecting Remote Controller Modes

When 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously, they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes. OIf the Remote Controller Mode of the Camera

Recorder and that of the Remote Controller do not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.

Setup on the Camera Recorder:

Set [REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] SubMenu to the desired Remote Controller Mode. (-16-)

Setup on the Remote Controller:

[VCR1]:

Press the [D] Button and [$] Button simultaneously. 1

[VCR2]:

Press the [E] Button and [$] Button simultaneously. 2

OWhen the battery in the Remote Controller is

replaced, the mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.

Insert the button-type battery with the (+) marking facing upward.

Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller.

OWhen 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.)

OMake sure to match the poles correctly when

inserting the battery.

CAUTION

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.

WARNING

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 60°C 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.

15˚

STILL ADV

PAUSE

INDEX

STILL ADV

STOP INDEX

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Power Supply

$ Using the AC Adaptor

DC IN 7.9V

Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the AC mains socket.

Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN] Socket U on the Camera Recorder.

Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor.

OBefore connecting or disconnecting the power

supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on the Camera Recorder to [OFF] and make sure that [CAMERA/VCR] Lamps is not lit.

$ Using the Battery

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -42-.

Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it.

OSince the Battery will not be charged when the

DC Input Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.

OThe [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging

starts.

OWhen the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is

completed.

Attach the charged Battery to the Camera Recorder.

PUSH

OFF ON

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch b to [OFF] and, disconnect the DC Input Lead or remove the Battery.

OWhile pressing the [PUSH] Button S with your

index, remove the battery by pushing it up with your thumb.

O Do not bring metal objects (such as

necklaces or hairpins) into contact with the battery terminals. The terminals may short circuit and generate heat, and touching them in this condition may cause severe burns.

O The battery heats up during operation and during

charging, as does the camera recorder body.

O If recording and stop operations are repeated

more than is necessary, the recording time will be less than the values given in the above table.

O Store the battery only when it is fully discharged.

It is recommended that the battery be charged once a year when it is being stored long-term and that it be placed back in storage after it has been fully discharged using the camera recorder.

O When the temperature of the battery unit has

risen to an extremely high level or dropped to an extremely low level or when the battery is not used for prolonged periods of time has become fully discharged, the “CHARGE” lamp flashes several times, and charging commences automatically.

O If the “CHARGE” lamp continues to flash even

though the battery temperature is normal, consult your dealer as a problem may have developed within the battery or AC adapter.

O When the battery is warm, it takes longer than

usual for the battery to be charged.

O When the AC adapter is used near a radio, the

radio sound may be distorted. Use the adapter at a distance of at least one meter from the radio.

O Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is in

use; however, this is normal and not indicative of any malfunctioning.

O The battery cannot be charged while supplying

power from the AC adapter to the camera recorder.

CAUTION:

This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC. An AC plug adapter may be required for voltages other than 120V/AC. If a conversion plug is required, consult with your dealer as to which one is to be purchased.

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Charging Time and Available Recording Time

Battery supplied

ACharging Time BMaximum Continuous Recording Time CIntermittent Recording Time

(Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording time with repeated recording and stopping actions.) “1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes. OThe times shown in the table are approximate

times. The numbers in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the available recording time may be shorter.

OThe times shown in the table are for continuous

recording at a temperature of 20°C and humidity of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.

Lens Cap and Grip Belt

$ Attach the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

$ Adjust the Grip Belt

Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.

Detach the tip of the Grip Belt.

Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Camera Recorder.

Adjust the length.

Reattach the Grip Belt.

2h.

3h30min. (2h55min.)

1h45min. (1h30min.)

CGP-D28

3h15min.

6h5min. (5h)

3h (2h30min.)

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 Camera Recorder.

Fold the tip of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.

OPull it out more than 1.5 inch 1 from the

Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

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Inserting a Cassette

Slide the [<EJECT] Lever [ to open the Cover.

EJECT

[

Insert a Cassette.

Close the Cover and press the [PUSH LOCK] Button ] to lock the cover.

PUSH

LOCK

]

$ Accidental Erasure Prevention

Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette (by sliding it in the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents the tape from recording. To enable recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by sliding it in the [REC] arrow direction).

Turning on the Camera Recorder and Selecting Modes

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

OThe [CAMERA] Lamp ` lights up.

OFF ON

CAMERA

VCR

Press the [MODE] Button _.

OWith each press, the Mode changes. OThe appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.

MODE

Turn on the power first and then select modes.

$ How to Turn on the Power

$ How to Switch Modes

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

OFF ON

$ How to Turn off the Power

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -42-.

R E C

SAVE

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Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

Pull out the Viewfinder and tilt it up.

OThe angular part of the Viewfinder can be turned

upward by 80° and downward by 38°.

ODo not pull on the Eyecup to extend the

Viewfinder.

Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob I.

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$ 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.

Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button : and, at the same time, bring the LCD Monitor ; out about 90° in the direction of the arrow.

OThe Viewfinder goes off.

;

Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle.

OThe LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180°

1 from the vertical position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90° 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camera Recorder.

OWhen you open the LCD Monitor, be sure that

the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder cannot touch.

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

180°

90°

$ Using the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.

$ Adjusting Brightness and Color Level

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] SubMenu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed.

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

LCD Color Level [LCD COLOR LEVEL]

It adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

To Adjust

Press the [PUSH] Dial and select the item to be adjusted, and then turn the [PUSH] Dial to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication. OA larger number of vertical bars indicates stronger

brightness or color saturation.

Increasing the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor

Set the [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] SubMenu to [BRIGHT]. OThese adjustments do not affect the recorded

images.

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -49-.

LCD/EVF SET

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

LCD BRIGHTNESS

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

LCD COLOR LEVEL [-]||||----[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+]

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Using the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button B.

OThe Menu corresponding to the Mode selected

by using the [MODE] Button _ is displayed.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to select a desired SubMenu.

Press the [PUSH] Dial > to display the selected Sub-Menu.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to select the item to be set.

Press the [PUSH] Dial > to set the selected item to a desired mode.

OWith each press of the [PUSH] Dial, the cursor

[1] moves to the next mode. Menu items that cannot be used in combination with the selected item are displayed in dark blue.

OTurn the [PUSH] Dial > to display the

highlightened item.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

MODE

To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Camera Recorder displays various function setups on Menus.

OWhile 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, [SET] Button and [ITEM] Button on the Remote Controller. (-11-)

To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the Menu Mode Setting

The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Camera Recorder is turned off. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Camera Recorder, the selected setup may not be retained. (But, the setups of [NEGA], [SEPIA], [MONO] or [SOLARI] (-29-) are not retained.)

OMenu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.

[1. CAMERA SETUP]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROGRESSIVE]

Progressive Photoshot Mode -22-

[D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom -23-

[CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording -25-

[P.EFFECT]

Picture Effects -29-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

OIf you set [RETURN] to [YES], the menu changes

back to the Main-Menu.

[2. RECORDING SETUP]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode -18-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode -18-

[SCENEINDEX]

Scene Index Mode -35-

[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction -25-

[ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone -23-

[MIC LEVEL ADJ.]

Microphones Sensitivity Level -31-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

List of Menus

The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus.

$ [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]

Camera Mode Main-Menu

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

1.CAMERA SETUP

2.RECORDING SETUP

3.DISPLAY SETUP

4.OTHER FUNCTIONS

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List of Menus

[1. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]

Playback Functions Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search -34-

[SEARCH]

Index Search Mode -35-

[12bit AUDIO]

Audio Selector -38-

[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode -44-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[2. DIGITAL EFFECT]

Playback Digital Effect Functions Sub-Menu

[EFFECT]

Digital Effect On/Off -36-

[EFFECT SELECT]

Digital Effect Selection -36-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[3. RECORDING SETUP]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode -18-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode -18-

[AUDIO LEVEL]

Audio Level Setting -38-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[4. AV IN/OUT SETUP]

Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket -38-

[A.DUB INPUT]

Audio Dubbing Input -38-

[DV OUT]

Analog-Digital Conversion Output -45-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[5. DISPLAY SETUP]

Display Setup Sub-Menu OAll of the items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-

Menu are the same as those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

[6. OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Other Functions Sub-Menu

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode -11-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting -18-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

$ [VCR FUNCTIONS]

VCR Mode Main-Menu

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

2.DIGITAL EFFECT

3.RECORDING SETUP

4.AV IN/OUT SETUP

5.DISPLAY SETUP

6.OTHER FUNCTIONS

1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

VCR FUNCTIONS

[3. DISPLAY SETUP]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication -41-

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode -41-

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset -52-

OIt resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot

reset the Time Code.

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode -41-

[LCD MODE]

LCD Lighting Mode -15-

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -15-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[4. OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Other Functions Sub-Menu

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode -11-

[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp -20-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound -42-

[SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect -22-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting -18-

[SELF REC]

Recording Yourself -21-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

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Setting Date and Time

Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

Press the [PUSH] Dial > to select [YEAR]/ [MONTH]/[DAY]/[HOUR]/[MINUTE] and turn to set it to a desired value.

Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camera Recorder with the power turned off and then connect to the AC Mains socket.

OAfter charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium

battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months.

Press the [MENU] Button B to finish setting the date and time.

OThe clock operation starts from [00] second. OThe Menu will disappear when the [MENU]

Button is pressed again.

OYear will cycle in the order shown below.

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

OIf the built-in battery is weak, the Date/Time

Indication becomes [--]. In this case, charge the built-in battery.

OThe clock employs the 12-hour system.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

Since the internal clock of the Camera Recorder has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before recording.

CLOCK SET

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

YEAR 2002

MONTH OCT DAY 08 HOUR 10AM MINUTE 30

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the Date/Time Indication becomes [--], the internal lithium battery is exhausted.

LP Mode

A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu.

If LP Mode is selected, the recording time becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP Mode.

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. OThe contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not

completely compatible with other equipment.

OAudio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (-38-)

Audio Recording Mode

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING SETUP] 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.

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Normal Recording.

OWhen walking while recording, keep both eyes

open so that you can see where you are going and what is happening around you.

OPlace the Camera Recorder on your right shoulder

and hold it firmly with both hands.

OHold the Eyecup of the Viewfinder as close as

possible to your right eye.

OTake a firm stance with the legs slightly apart. OFor stable images, it is recommended to use a

tripod (optional) whenever possible.

Holding the Camera Recorder for Recording

Low-Angle Recording.

Adjust the angle of the LCD Monitor according to the position in which the Camera Recorder is held. OIf the Camera Recorder is not held firmly in stable

position, the picture in the LCD Monitor cannot be watched properly.

OFor easier long-angle recording, the Sub Recording

Start/Stop Button and the Sub Zoom Lever on the front of the Camera Recorder can be used.

Recording from a high position.

For More Stable Pictures.

OStabilize the Camera Recorder by resting your

elbows on a table or other stable horizontal surface.

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Recording

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

OThe [CAMERA] Lamp ` lights up.

When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ? set to [AUTO], the Camera Recorder automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (-27-, -29-)

MANUAL

PROG. AE

AUTO

OFF ON

CAMERA

VCR

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button a (or Sub Recording Start/Stop Button R).

ORecording starts. OAfter the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to

[REC].

RECORD

REC

PAUSE

$ Recording Lamp (Tally Lamp)

The Recording Lamp 2 lights up during recording and alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress.

OThe Recording Lamp does not light up if the [REC

LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu is set to [OFF].

$ To Check the Recording

By pressing the Recording Check Button [ ] D briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.

OThe [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking,

the Camera Recorder resumes the Recording Pause Mode.

$ To View the Recorded Scene while the

Recording is Paused (Camera Search)

The recorded scene can be viewed by keep pressing the [SEARCH –] Button D or [SEARCH +] Button G in the Recording Pause Mode.

OWhen the [SEARCH –] Button is pressed, images

are played back in the reverse direction.

OWhen the [SEARCH +] Button is pressed, images

are played back in the forward direction.

$ To Pause the Recording

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button a (or R) again.

The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

OIf the Recording Pause Mode continues for more

than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. To resume recording from this condition, turn off, then turn on the power again.

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$ Recording Yourself

By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it frontward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Camera Recorder monitor the shot while recording is in progress.

$ To Finish the Recording

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

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -42-.

OWhen the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is

disabled automatically. However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, the image is also shown in the Viewfinder.

OIf you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor

to look like an image in a mirror, set [SELF REC] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs.

OIf [MIRROR] is used during self-recording, only the

basic indications, such as the Recording Indication [¥], Recording Pause Indication [¥;] and Remaining Battery Power Indication [ ], are displayed.

OIf a general Warning/Alarm Indication [ ] appears,

return the LCD Monitor to the original position in order to check the specific content of the Warning/Alarm Indication.

Recording

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Photoshot

Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button M in the Recording Pause Mode.

OThe Camera Recorder records a still picture for

about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.

OThis function may not work with some function

setups.(-64-)

This Camera Recorder can take approximately 7 seconds still pictures containing sound.

$ Progressive Photoshot

With the Progressive Photoshot Function, you can record still pictures with higher resolution than with the normal Photoshot Function. OWhen [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP]

Sub-Menu is set to [AUTO], the [3] Indication is displayed. When the [3] Indication is displayed, press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode.

$ Continuous Photoshot

If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON] and keep the [PHOTO SHOT] Button pressed, the Camera Recorder will continuously record still pictures in approximately 0.7 seconds intervals until the button is released. (However, this does not operate when using Progressive Photoshot.) OThe screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter

clicking sound is recorded.

$ Digital Still Picture

When the [STILL] Button H is pressed, images become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.

OWe recommend that you press the [STILL] Button

first at the position where you wish to record the picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -42-, -43-.

PHOTO SHOT

PHOTO

STILL

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Zoom In/Out Functions

For wide-angle shots (zoom out):

Push the [W/T] Lever N (or Sub Zoom Lever Q) towards [W].

For close-ups (zoom in):

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

OZoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a

few seconds.

It gives special effects to the video by recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot.

$ To Take Close-up Shots of Small

Subjects

(Macro Close-up Function)

When the zoom magnification is 1a, the Camera Recorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 20 mm from the Lens. With this, small subjects like insects can be recorded.

$ To Use the Zoom Microphone

Function

Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds. OSet [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING

SETUP] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. OThe [Z.MIC] Indication appears. (The Indication is

for the built-in microphone.)

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.

Digital Zoom Function

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [30a] or [750a].

O30a: Digital zooming to 30a O750a: Digital zooming to 750a

OWhen you press the [DIG.E] Button, the

Indications change in following order.

[AUTO EIS] # [AUTO EIS] + [D.ZOOM] # [D.ZOOM] # no Indication #[AUTO EIS]...

This function is useful when you want to record closeup shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1a to 15a magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification of 30a or even to 750a.

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15tW

Z.MIC

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

Push the [W/T] Lever N (or Q) towards [W] or towards [T] to zoom in or out.

To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function

Press the [DIG.E.] Button @ until the [D.ZOOM] Indication disappears.

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.

Press the [DIG.E.] Button @ until the [D.ZOOM] Indication appears.

DIG.E.

20tW

D.ZOOM

1tW

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Image Stabilizer Function

Press the [DIG.E.] Button @ until the [AUTO EIS] Indication appears.

To Cancel Image Stabilizer

Press the [DIG.E.] Button @ until the [AUTO EIS] Indication disappears.

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.

If the Camera Recorder might be shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can be corrected. OIf the Camera Recorder shakes too much, this

function may not be able to stabilize images.

Fade In/Out Functions

Keep pressing the [FADE] Button E during the Recording Pause Mode.

OThe image fades out gradually.

Fade In

Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene.

DIG.E.

AUTO EIS

FADE

When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button a to start recording.

Release the [FADE] Button E about 3 seconds after starting recording.

OThe image reappears gradually.

Keep pressing the [FADE] Button E while recording.

OThe image fades out gradually.

Fade Out

Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at the end of a scene.

FADE

When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button a to stop recording.

Release the [FADE] Button E.

OThe still picture cannot fade in or fade out.

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To Resume Normal Recording

Press the [BLC] Button.

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.

Backlight Compensation Function

Press the [BLC] Button F.

OThe [ ] Indication flashes and then is

displayed.

OThe entire screen becomes brighter.

This prevents a recording subject from being recorded darker in backlight. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording subject.)

BLC

To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.

Wind Noise Reduction Function

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].

OThe [WIND CUT] Indication appears. (The

Indication is for the built-in microphone.)

This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting the microphone when recording.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

WIND CUT

To Cancel the Cinema Mode

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.

Cinema Function

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].

OBlack bars appear at the top and bottom of the

screen.

This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

CINEMA

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Recording in Special Situations

Repeatedly slide the

[AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE]

Switch ? downwards from the [MANUAL] position until a desired mode [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] appears.

OThe Indication of the selected Mode appears.

(Program AE)

You can select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations.

Recording in Natural Colors

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ? to [MANUAL].

Press the [PUSH] Dial >.

OThe [MNL] Indication appears.

OThe [AWB] Indication appears.

(White Balance)

Depending on the scene or light condition, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors. In such a case, the white balance can be adjusted manually. When the Camera Recorder is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly. Please turn on the Camera Recorder after removing the Lens Cap.

1) [ ] Sports Mode

OFor recording scenes involving quick movements,

such as sports scenes.

2) [ ] Portrait Mode

OFor bringing up people clearly from the

background.

3) [ ] Low Light Mode

OFor recording a dark scene brighter.

4) [ ] Spotlight Mode

OFor recording a subject under spotlight in a party,

theatre, etc.

5) [ ] Surf & Snow Mode

OFor recording in a glaring surrounding, such as

skiing grounds, beaches, etc.

To Cancel the Program AE Function

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to [AUTO].

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.

MANUAL

PROG. AE

AUTO

MANUAL

PROG. AE

AUTO

Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to set a desired White Balance Mode.

1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]

2) The white balance setting that was previously set manually [ ]

3) Fluorescent Lamp Mode [ ]

4) Outdoor Mode [ ]

5) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp) []

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Turn the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to [AUTO].

1AWB

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

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Adjusting White Balance Manually

Attach the Lens Cap and zoom in until the entire screen becomes white.

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ? to [MANUAL].

OThe [MNL] Indication appears.

White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light and makes adjustment so that the white color will become pure white. The Camera Recorder determines the hue of light that it receives 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.

$ About White Balance Sensor

The White Balance Sensor 1 determines the nature of the light source during recording.

ODo not cover the White Balance Sensor with your

hand during recording. Otherwise, White Balance will not function normally.

OThe red light from the Recording Lamp 2 will be

reflected off your hand or object, possibly causing the White Balance sensor to operate incorrectly and

changing the coloring. 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.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

MNL

MANUAL

PROG. AE

AUTO

Press the [PUSH] Dial >.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial > until the [ ] Indication is displayed.

Keep pressing [PUSH] Dial > until the [ ] Indication stops flashing.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Turn the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to [AUTO].

OThe [AWB] Indication appears.

1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment on this Camera Recorder

2) Blue sky

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

10) Incandescent light bulb

11) Sunrise or sunset

12) Candlelight

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.

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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ? to [MANUAL].

It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects.

MANUAL

PROG. AE

AUTO

Press the [PUSH] Dial > until the Shutter Speed Indication appears.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to adjust the shutter speed.

Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment

1/60–1/8000 s The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s. Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be faster.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to [AUTO].

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.

OThe [MNL] Indication appears.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

MNL

1/1000

Manual Iris Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ? to [MANUAL].

(F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark.

MANUAL

PROG. AE

AUTO

Press the [PUSH] Dial > until the Iris Indication appears.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to adjust the iris.

Range of Iris Adjustment

CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0, OP (Opened)+0dB, ..., OP+18dB When the Gain-up Mode [GAIN-UP] (-29-) is used, Iris adjustment is by OP+15dB. When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker. When a value closer to [OP+18dB] is selected, the image becomes brighter. The value to which +dB is attached indicates a Gainup value. If this value is too large, the quality of the image deteriorates.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to [AUTO].

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.

OThe [MNL] Indication appears.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

MNL

1/50 F2.4

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Manual Focus Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ? to [MANUAL].

Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well.

MANUAL

PROG. AE

AUTO

Press the [FOCUS] Button C.

OThe [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)

appears.

Turn the Focus Ring 7 o adjust the focus.

In the following cases, the Focus Ring cannot be used.

OWhen the Menu Screen is displayed. OWhen you are adjusting the White Balance shutter

speed or Iris.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to [AUTO] or press the [FOCUS] Button.

OThe [MNL] Indication appears.

FOCUS

MNL

Picture Effect Functions

Press the [PIC.E.] Button A until a desired effect appears.

This Camera Recorder is equipped with Picture Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene.

1) Wipe Mode [WIPE]

2) Mix Mode [MIX]

3) Strobe Mode [STROBE] OIt records images with a stroboscopic effect.

4) Gain-up Mode [GAIN-UP]

OIt brightens images electronically. OAdjust focus manually when using this mode.

(-29-)

5) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL] OIt records images with a trailing effect.

6) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC] OIt produces a mosaic-like image.

7) Mirror Mode [MIRROR] OThe right half of an image becomes a mirror

image of the left half.

Picture Effects (With [PIC.E.] Button)

To Select a Desired Picture Effect

To Cancel the Picture Effect

Press the [PIC.E.] Button a until the Picture effect disappeared.

PIC.E.

1) WIPE

3) STROBE

4) GAIN-UP

2) MIX

5) TRAIL

6) MOSAIC

7) MIRROR

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Picture Effect Functions

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [P.EFFECT] >> a desired Picture Effect.

OIf the Camera Recorder is turned off, this setting

is cancelled.

1) Negative Mode [NEGA] OThe colors of the recorded image are inverted as

seen in a negative.

2) Sepia Mode [SEPIA] OIt records a scene with a brownish tint, like the

color of old pictures.

3) Monotone Mode [MONO] OIt records a monotone image.

4) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI] OIt records an image with a painting-like effect.

Picture Effects (From [P.EFFECT] Menu)

To Select a Desired Picture Effect

To Cancel the Picture Effect

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [P.EFFECT] >> [OFF].

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.

1) NEGA

2) SEPIA

3) MONO

4) SOLARI

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

$ Wipe Mode and Mix Mode

Wipe Mode:

Like a curtain is being pulled, the still picture of the last recorded scene gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene.

Mix Mode:

While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the still image of the last recorded scene gradually fades out.

WIPE

MIX

Press the [PIC.E.] Button A until the [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication is displayed.

OThe [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.

PIC.E.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button a to start recording.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button a to pause the recording.

OThe last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE]

or [MIX] Indication changes to [ ] or [ ].

MIXWIPE

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button a to restart the recording.

OThe last image of the previous scene gradually

changes to the new scene.

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Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] >> [YES].

You can adjust the microphone sensitivity for recording.

OThe [MIC LEVEL SETUP] Menu appears.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

Press the [PUSH] Dial > to select the [MNL (AGC*, NO-AGC)].

OThe Microphone Level Meter appears.

OAGC* : Auto Gain Control

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.

AUTO:

AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. The Microphone Level Meter does not appear.

MNL (AGC):

The desired recording level can be set. AGC will also be activated to reduce the amount of distortion in the music.

MNL (NO-AGC):

AGC is not activated and so natural recording can be performed. Adjust in such a way that the sound will not be distorted at the maximum volume level.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to increase or decrease the bars of the [GAIN] Indication.

OAdjust the [GAIN] value so that the last 3 Bars of

the [LEVEL (MIC)] will not light red. (Otherwise,the Sound is distorted.)

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

MIC LEVEL SETUP

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

MODE AUTO MNL MNLŁ (AGC)(NO–AGC) (

) –30 0 +6Ł

GAIN

|||||||||||–––

(dB) –30 0 +6Ł LEVEL

|||••••••••••

(MIC)

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OFF ON

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

VCR

MODE

Playing Back

The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording.

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

Press the [MODE] Button _.

OThe [VCR] Lamp ` lights up.

Press the [6] Button D to rewind the tape.

ORewind the tape to the point where you want to

start playback.

OWhen the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding

stops automatically.

To Stop Playback

Press the [$] Button E.

Press the [1] Button F to start playback.

OThe [!] Indication appears.

BLC

FADE

$ Adjusting the Sound Volume

Until the [VOLUME] Indication appears, keep pressing the [PUSH] Dial >. Then, turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume. After the adjustment, press the [PUSH] Dial to make the [VOLUME] Indication disappear.

To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller, press the [T] or [W] Button to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Press the [T] Button to increase the volume or press the [W] Button to decrease the volume. The [VOLUME] Indication goes off a few seconds after the adjustment is finished.

The sound volume cannot be adjusted using the Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Function. (-36-)

OIf a cassette recorded with a copyright protection

signal is played back, the picture is distorted by mosaic-like patterns.

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

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During playback, press the [1] Button F.

OThe [1a!] Indication appears.

Press the [1] Button x.

Press the [E] Button or [D] Button k on the Remote Controller.

OThe [?!] or ["?] Indication appears.

OWhen 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.

To Resume Normal Playback

Press the [1] Button x.

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Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back

$ Cue/Review Playback

$ Variable Speed Search Function

The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied.

The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search Function in both the fastforwarding and rewinding directions: 1/5a (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3a (slow playback in LP Mode only), 1a, 2a, 5a, 10a and 20a. OOn the Remote Controller this function can be done

by pressing the [VAR.SEARCH] and cursor buttons ([V,B]) .

To Resume Normal Playback

Press the [1] Button F.

ODuring Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving

images may show mosaic-pattern noise.

OThe sound is muted during search even in the

[a11] speed mode.

If the [5] Button G or [6] Button D is pressed during Playback, it turns to Cue Playback A or Review Playback B.

OIf the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue

Playback or Review Playback until you release it.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

Slow Motion Playback

This Camera Recorder can play back at a slow speed.

k k

Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to select a desired search speed.

/REW FF/

PLAY

STILL ADV

PAUSE

INDEX

STOP INDEX

STILL ADV

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Press the [1] Button x.

Press the [;] Button u.

OThe playback image stops in the Still Playback

Mode.

Press the [E] Button or [D] Button k on the Remote Controller.

OWith each pressing of the [E] Button, still

pictures advance in the reverse direction. With each pressing of the [D] Button, still pictures advance in the forward direction. If either 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 x.

$ Jog Playback

By turning the Jog Dial ([PUSH] Dial) > of the Camera Recorder in the Still Playback Mode, still pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in the forward or backward direction.

OIf the Camera Recorder is left in the Still Playback

Mode for more than 5 minutes, the Camera Recorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear.

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback

This Camera Recorder is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance playback.

k k

;

BLANK

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

Finding the End of Recording

Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].

(Blank Search Function)

The Blank Search Function aids you locate the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly.

OThe [BLANK] Indication appears during the Blank

Search.

OApproximately 1 second before the last recorded

scene, the Camera Recorder switches to the Still Playback Mode.

OIf there is no blank portion left on the Cassette,

the Camera Recorder stops at the end of the tape.

To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion

Press the [$] Button.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

STILL ADV

–

/REW FF/

STILL ADV

INDEX

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP INDEX

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$ Photoshot Index Search

Index Search Functions

To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Camera Recorder automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following.

Photoshot Index Signal

These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in Photoshot Mode. (-22-) Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode.

Scene Index Signal

Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording after inserting a Cassette. OIf [SCENEINDEX] of [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-

Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-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 recorded, the [INDEX] Indication flashes for a few seconds.)

OIf the Camera Recorder is switched from the VCR

Mode to Camera Mode or if the date and time is set before the start of recording, the index signal is not recorded.

OWith each press of the corresponding button, still

pictures recorded in Photoshot Mode are searched.

OSounds are played back for approximately 4

seconds.

INDEX

S 1

Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO].

Press the [MENU] Button B.

Press the [9] Button or [:] Button l on the Remote Controller.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

l l

$ Scene Index Search

OWhen the corresponding button is pressed once,

the [S 1] Indication appears, and searching of 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 corresponding to the selected number will be searched.

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.

OUp to 9 scene numbers can be selected.

Continuous Index Search

If the [9] Button or the [:] Button l is pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be continued at several-second intervals. (To cancel, press the [1] Button x or the [$] Button v.)

Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [SEARCH] >> [SCENE].

Press the [MENU] Button B.

Press the [9] Button or [:] Button l on the Remote Controller.

STILL ADV

–

/REW FF/

PLAY

STILL ADV

PAUSE

INDEX

STOP INDEX

/REW FF/

PLAY

STILL ADV

PAUSE

INDEX

STOP INDEX

STILL ADV

–

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Playback Zoom Function

A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback.

OThe center of the image is enlarged to

approximately 2 times.

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

r on the Remote Controller.

Playback Digital Effect Functions

During playback, special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures. The same effects as those of Picture Effects, which are used during recording, are obtained.

To suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily

Press the [OFF/ON] Button o to suspend or restart the digital effect. When the digital effect is paused temporarily, the selected effect’s indication flashes.

To Cancel the Digital Effect

Press the [SELECT] Button m on the Remote Controller and clear the digital effect indication.

OThe Wipe Function and Mix Function can be used

only from the Remote Controller during playback.

OIf the [OFF/ON] Button o is pressed while Wipe or

Mix is carried out, the effect will stop temporarily at that point. Pressing the [OFF/ON] Button o again will bring back the effect.

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-.

Press the [1] Button x.

Press the [SELECT] Button m on the Remote Controller to select a desired digital effect.

OWhen the [SELECT] Button is pressed

repeatedly, the digital effect selection changes.

OThe same setting can be done using [DIGITAL

EFFECT] Sub-Menu on the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

Press the [1] Button x.

Press the [SELECT] Button m on the Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or [MIX].

Change the magnification by pressing the [W] Button or [T] Button p on the Remote Controller.

To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image

Press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button r on the Remote Controller.

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-.

Press the Arrow Button (V,B, N, M) j on the Remote Controller that points to the area you want to enlarge.

OSD

COUNTER

RESET TITLE

– VOL +

MULTI/

P-IN-P

REC A.DUB

PLAY

/REW FF/

ZOOM

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

ZOOM 2t

$ Wipe Mode and Mix Mode

Press the [STORE] Button n at the moment you want to save as a still picture.

OThe [ ] or [ ] Indication appears, and

the image is saved.

MIXWIPE

Press the [OFF/ON] Button o in the scene in which you want to use the Wipe or Mix effect.

OThe scene changes as a result of the Wipe or

Mix effect.

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

VAR.

STILL ADV

–

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

/REW FF/

PLAY

STILL ADV

PAUSE

INDEX

STOP INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

VAR.

STILL ADV

–

PB.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

/REW FF/

PLAY

STILL ADV

PAUSE

INDEX

STOP INDEX

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

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Playing Back on Your TV

By connecting your Camera Recorder with your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. OBefore connecting them, turn off the power of both

the Camera Recorder and TV.

After connecting the Camera Recorder and the TV as illustrated, start playback.

To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen

Press the [OSD] Button e on the Remote Controller.

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-.

[VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

[S-VIDEO IN]

VIDEO IN/OUT

AUDIO

L–

–R

IN/OUT

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

OUsing 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.

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

DATE/ TIME

OSD

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Audio Dubbing

You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette. OIf 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.)

OAudio Dubbing cannot be performed on a recording

done in LP Mode. (-18-)

To Cancel Audio Dubbing

Press the [;] Button u on the Remote Controller. The Camera Recorder is in the Still Playback Mode again.

To dub audio while listening to a pre-recorded sound

When pausing the audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu is automatically set to [ST2] and you can check the prerecorded 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 SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OUT].) When the line input is used, you can dub audio while listening to a prerecorded sound from the speaker.

To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing

Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >>

[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [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.

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-.

Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].

Continuing the aforesaid setup, select [A.DUB INPUT] >> [MIC] or [AV IN].

OSet to [AV IN] when external device is used, and

to [MIC] when an external or built-in microphone is used.

Switch the Camera Recorder over to the Still Playback Mode where you want to add new sound.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [AUDIO LEVEL] >> [YES].

Press the [PUSH] Dial > to select the [MNL (AGC, NO-AGC)].

OThe Audio Level Meter appears.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to increase or decrease the bars of the [GAIN] Indication.

OThe [AUDIO LEVEL SETUP] Menu appears.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

Press the [A.DUB] Button i on the Remote Controller.

To start Audio Dubbing, press the [;] Button u on the Remote Controller.

$ To Adjust the Audio Level

You can adjust the Audio Level for Audio Dubbing.

AUDIO LEVEL SETUP

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

MODE AUTO MNL MNLŁ (AGC)(NO–AGC) (

) –30 0 +6Ł

GAIN

|||||||||||–––

OFor details, refer to the [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] on the

[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu (-31-).

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

MULTI/

REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

/REW FF/

PLAY

STILL ADV

PAUSE

INDEX

STOP INDEX

STILL ADV

– VOL +

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Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette

(Dubbing) After connecting the Camera Recorder and the VCR as illustrated, start the following procedures.

1 AV Cable 2 S-Video Cable

OBe sure to press the [OSD] Button (-11-) on the

Remote Controller prior to copying so that no indications are visible. Otherwise, the displayed tape counter and function indications are also copied.

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-.

Camera Recorder:

Insert the recorded Cassette.

Camera Recorder:

Press the [1] Button to start playback.

VCR:

Start recording.

Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording.

Press the [$] Button to stop playback.

VCR:

Insert an unrecorded Cassette with an erasure prevention tab.

OIf various setups (such as external input, tape

speed, etc.) are required, please refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

[VIDEO OUT]

[AUDIO OUT]

[S-VIDEO OUT]

VIDEO IN/OUT

AUDIO

L–

–R

IN/OUT

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

Recording the Contents of Other Equipment

After connecting the Camera Recorder and the other equipment as illustrated, start the following procedures.

1 AV Cable 2 S-Video Cable

Camera Recorder:

Insert an unrecorded Cassette.

Camera Recorder:

Other Equipment:

While pressing the [REC] Button h, press the [1] Button x.

Press the [;] Button u or [$] Button v to stop recording.

Press the Stop Button to stop playback.

Other Equipment:

Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback.

[VIDEO OUT]

[AUDIO OUT]

[S-VIDEO OUT]

VIDEO IN/OUT

AUDIO

L–

–R

IN/OUT

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

MULTI/

REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

/REW FF/

PLAY

STILL ADV

PAUSE

INDEX

STOP INDEX

STILL ADV

– VOL +

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Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing)

By connecting this Camera Recorder with other digital video equipment that has a DV Input/Output Terminal using a DV Cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, dubbing can be done in the digital format.

To Stop Dubbing

Press the [;] Button or the [$] Button.

OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-.

Insert the Cassette and set to the VCR Mode.

Player/Recorder:

Press the [1] Button x to start playback.

Recorder:

While pressing the [REC] Button h, press the [1] Button x.

ORecording starts.

Player:

MULTI/

REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

/REW FF/

PLAY

STILL ADV

PAUSE

INDEX

STOP INDEX

STILL ADV

– VOL +

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Indications

Various functions and the Camera Recorder status are shown on the screen.

:Remaining Battery Power

OWhen the battery power becomes low, the

Indication changes. When the battery is discharged

completely, the ( ) Indication flashes. R0:45: Remaining Tape Time ORemaining tape time is indicated in minutes.

(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication

starts flashing.) CINEMA: Cinema Mode -25- D.ZOOM: Digital Zoom -23- WIPE: Wipe Mode -29- MIX: Mix Mode -29- STROBE: Strobe Mode -29- GAIN-UP: Gain-up Mode -29- TRAIL: Trailing Effect Mode -29- MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode -29- MIRROR: Mirror Mode -29- NEGA: Negative Mode -29- SEPIA: Sepia Mode -29- MONO: Monotone Mode -29- SOLARI: Solarisation Mode -29- ZOOM: Playback Zoom -36- SP: Standard Mode (Recording Speed

Mode) -18-

LP: Long Play Mode (Recording Speed

Mode) -18- INDEX: Index signal recording -35- S 1: Search Number -35- 5a: Zoom Magnification Indication -23- AUTO: Automatic Mode -20- MNL: Manual Mode -26-, -27- AUTO EIS: Image Stabilizer -23- MIC, AV IN: Audio Dubbing Input Display -38- 12 bit, 16 bit: Audio Recording Mode -18- MF: Manual Focus -29-

: Back Light Mode -25- : Sports Mode (Program AE) -26- : Portrait Mode (Program AE) -26-

: Low Light Mode (Program AE) -26-

: Spotlight Mode (Program AE) -26-

: Surf & Snow Mode (Program AE)

-26-

REC: Recording -20- PAUSE: Recording Pause -20- !: Playback -32-

Forward Camera Search -20-

": Reverse Camera Search -20- ;: Still Playback -34- %: Fast-forward/Cue Playback -32- &: Rewind/Review Playback -32- "

?, ?

!: Slow Motion Playback -33-

";,

;

!: Still Advance Playback -34-

*, ): Index Search -35-

CHK: Recording Check -20- A.DUB !: Audio Dubbing -38- A.DUB ;: Audio Dubbing Pause -38- PHOTO: Photoshot Mode Recording -22-

BLANK: Blank Search -34- R !: Repeat Playback -44- 2a%: Variable Speed Search -34- 1/500: When you adjust shutter speed

manually, this indication appears. -28-

F2.4: When you adjust the F Number

manually, this indication appears. -28-

AWB: Automatic White Balance Mode -27-

: White Balance setting Mode -27- : Fluorescent Lamp -27- : Outdoor Mode -27-

: Indoor Mode (recording under

incandescent lamp) -27- Z.MIC: Zoom Microphone -23- WIND CUT: Wind Noise Reduction -25- 3: Progressive Photoshot Mode -22- VOLUME: Volume adjustment -32- 10:30:45 AM Date/Time Indication -41-

$ To Change the Counter Display Mode

By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] 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). (-18-) By repeatedly pressing the [COUNTER] Button on the Remote Controller, you can change the Counter Display Mode.

$ To Display Date/Time Indication

To display Date/Time Indication, set the appropriate Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu. (-18-) You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or change the Date/Time Indication.

$ To Change the Display Mode

By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, you can change the Display Mode to All Function Display [ALL], Partial Display [PARTIAL] and Minimum Display [OFF].

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Warning/Alarm Indications

If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the condition of the Camera Recorder. BLANK: Blank Search -34- DEW DETECT, EJECT TAPE:

Condensation has occurred. -47-

CHECK REC TAB

: The accidental erasure prevention slider on the inserted Cassette is open (that is, set to [SAVE]). You are about to do audio dubbing on the unrecorded (blank) portion of the tape. No Cassette is inserted. -14-

: The Battery is low. Recharge it. -12-

: The video heads are dirty. -47-

END: The tape came to end during recording.

CHECK REMOTE MODE:

Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been selected. -11-

INCOMPATIBLE DATA:

You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with a different TV system.

CANNOT REC LP-MODE:

Because the original recording was done in LP Mode, audio dubbing cannot be performed.

INCOMPATIBLE TAPE:

This Cassette is incompatible.

PUSH THE RESET BUTTON:

Mechanism Irregular is detected. Press the [RESET] Button (-8-). This may solve the problem.

NEED TO BE SERVICED:

It is a malfunction.

INCOMPATIBLE DATA:

Because the medium is protected by a copy guard, images cannot be recorded correctly.

Notes and Hints

$ Concerning the Power Supply

OWhen the Camera Recorder is used for a long time,

the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction.

OIf the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although

the Battery is attached to the AC Adapter, detach the Battery and reattach it.

OBattery CGP-D110 and CGP-D105 cannot be

charged with this AC Adapter.

$ Inserting/Removing the Cassette

OIn the case of using a previously recorded Cassette,

you can use the Camera Search Function to find the position where you want to continue recording.

OIf a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the

beginning of the tape before starting recording.

OWhen inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in

the right direction and then push it in until it stops.

$ Alarm Sounds

When [BEEP SOUND] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] MainMenu is set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.

1 Beep

OWhen you start recording OWhen you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from [OFF]

to [ON] 2 Beeps OWhen you pause recording 2 Beeps a4 OIf you perform a wrong operation before or during

recording

$ Recording

OBefore 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 (-27-) may not function correctly.

$ Recording Check

OFor 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.

$ Camera Search

OIn Camera Search Mode, images may contain

mosaic-pattern noise. This is a phenomenon that is characteristic of digital video and not a malfunction.

OIf the recording speed modes (SP/LP) of previous

recording and new recording are different, playback images may be distorted.

$ Photoshot

OPhotoshot Recording results in slightly inferior

image quality.

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Notes and Hints

$ Progressive Photoshot Function

OThe still pictures are recorded at a slightly rewound

point from where you press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

OWhen you change to the Still Picture Mode, you will

hear a click. This is the sound of the iris closing and not an indication of malfunction.

OIf you record still pictures in Progressive Photoshot

Mode when your Camera Recorder is set to Program AE (-26-), the brightness of the images may change.

OThe picture may be blurred when recording a scene

with many horizontal lines or fine patterns.

About [PROGRESSIVE] Setup

OWhen the [3] Indication is displayed, you can use

the Progressive Photoshot Function.

When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]

You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in the following cases. OWhen the zoom magnification is approximately 15a

or higher

OWhen the shutter speed is 1/750 s or faster OWhen Picture Effect is set to [WIPE], [MIX],

[STROBE], [GAIN-UP], [TRAIL], [MOSAIC], [MIRROR]

$ Zoom In/Out Functions

OWhen you are zooming on a faraway subject, a

sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is

1.7 metres or more away from the Camera Recorder.

OThe further you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] or

[T], the faster the zooming speed. But if you use the Sub Zoom Lever, the zooming speed cannot become faster.

$ Zoom Microphone Function

OIt does not work with an external microphone. OThe Zoom Microphone Function may not work

effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.

$ Digital Zoom Functions

OAs the magnification of digital zoom increases, the

quality of image may deteriorate.

OWhite balance cannot be set in the digital zoom

range.

OThe further you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] or

[T], the faster the zooming speed. But if you use the Sub Zoom Lever, the zooming speed cannot become faster.

$ Image Stabilizer Function

OThe Image Stabilizer Function does not operate in a

dimly lit place. In this case, the [AUTO EIS] Indication flashes.

OUnder fluorescent lighting, image brightness may

change or colors may not look natural.

OAfter-images may appear. OWhen a tripod is used, it is recommended that you

turn off the Image Stabilizer.

OThe Image Stabilizer Function does not operate

when using the Gain-up Mode of Picture Effect Functions.

$ Backlight Compensation Function

OWhen setting the Iris manually, the Backlight

Compensation Function does not work.

OBy operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the Backlight

Compensation Function is cancelled.

$ Wind Noise Reduction Function

OIt does not work with an external microphone. OWhen it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is

regulated depending on the strength of wind to reduce wind noise.

$ Cinema Function

OUsing the Cinema Mode does not widen the

recording angle.

OIf 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.

OWhen images are displayed on a TV screen, the

Date/Time Indication may be erased in some cases.

ODepending on the TV, the picture quality may be

deteriorated.

$ Program AE

OIf any of the Program AE Modes is selected, you

cannot adjust the shutter speed (-28-) or iris (-28-).

OIf the Picture Effect is set to [GAIN-UP], Sports,

Portrait or Low-Light Mode is canceled.

Sports Mode

ODuring normal playback, the image movement

may not look smooth.

OBecause the color and brightness of the playback

image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light.

OIf you record a subject illuminated with strong

light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.

OIf the light is insufficient, the [ ] Indication

flashes.

Sports Mode/Portrait Mode

OIf you record a still picture in Progressive

Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still picture may become unstable.

OIf this mode is used for indoor recording,

playback images may flicker.

Low Light Mode

OExtremely dark scenes may not be able to be

made brighter to a satisfactory degree.

Spotlight Mode

OWith this mode, recorded images may turn out to

be extremely dark.

OIf the recording subject is extremely bright, its

recorded image may turn out to be whitish.

Surf & Snow Mode

OIf the recording subject is extremely bright, its

recorded image may turn out to be whitish.

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Notes and Hints

$ White Balance

In the following cases, you cannot change White Balance:

OWhen you set the Picture Effect to [GAIN-UP],

[SEPIA] or [MONO].

OWhen you set the Zoom to 15a or higher ODuring Digital Still Picture Mode OWhen you display a Menu

In the following cases, the [ ] Indication flashes:

OThe flashing indicates that the previously adjusted

White Balance setting is still kept.

This setting will be kept until White Balance is

adjusted again. OYou may not be able to achieve correct White

Balance Adjustment manually under weak

illumination.

$ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

OYou may see vertical lines of light in the playback

image of a brightly shining subject or highly

reflective subject. ODuring normal playback, movement in the images

may not look smooth. OBecause the color and brightness of the playback

image may become unstable, avoid recording under

fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light. OIf you are using either Gain-up Mode (-29-) or

Program AE Mode (-26-), you cannot adjust the

shutter speed. If the shutter speed was adjusted

manually, this setting will be cancelled.

$ Manual Iris Adjustment

ODepending on zoom magnification, there are iris

values that will not be displayed. OIf you are using Program AE Mode (-26-), you

cannot adjust the iris. OIf you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after

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

cancelled.

$ Picture Effect Functions

OIf the Picture Effect is set to [WIPE], [MIX] or

[TRAIL] with [PIC.E.] Button, the setting of [NEGA],

[SEPIA], [MONO] or [SOLARI] is canceled. OIf you have set the Picture Effect to [MONO] or

[SEPIA], changing the selected White Balance

Mode is not possible. (-27-) OIf the Picture Effect is set to [GAIN-UP], the

previously adjusted shutter speed is canceled.

It is as follows when [GAIN-UP] is selected.

OManual Focus Mode OThe shutter speed and White Balance cannot be

operated. OThe Sports Mode [ ], the Portrait Mode [ ] and

Low Light Mode [ ] are cancelled.

Wipe Mode and Mix Mode

If either one of the following operations is carried out, stored images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix Functions cannot be used.

OUse the Camera Search Function OPress the [STILL] Button

$ Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity

Level

OWhen this setting is changed, the [AUDIO LEVEL]

setting on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu will likewise be changed.

OWhen [ZOOM MIC] is set to [ON], set the zoom to

the [T] position before performing this adjustment.

OSelect a lower setting for [GAIN] or set [MIC

LEVEL] to [AUTO].

OIt is recommended that you check through the

headphones before recording to ensure that the sound is not distorted.

$ Playing Back

Repeat Playback

If you continue to press the [1] Button for 5 seconds or longer, the Camera Recorder 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 want to use the headphones to listen to the playback sound, connect the headphones to the [PHONES] Socket (-8-) on the Camera Recorder. In this case, no sound (including a warning sound and shutter sound) will be reproduced through the built-in speaker of the Camera Recorder.

Choosing Sound during Playback

You can select the sound by using the [AUDIO OUT] setting on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu. STEREO: Stereo Sound (main sound and sub sound) L: Left channel sound (main sound) R: Right channel sound (sub sound) OIf you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] selected as

the [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu, playback sound becomes stereo sound regardless of the [AUDIO OUT] setting if [12bit AUDIO] is set to [MIX].

$ Index Search Functions

OIndex Search may not be possible at the beginning

of tape.

OBecause Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded

on still pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode, the Photoshot Index Search Function cannot be used for these still pictures.

OScene Index Search may not function properly if the

interval between 2 scene index signals is shorter than 1 minute.

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Notes and Hints

$ Playback Zoom Function

OYou cannot adjust the sound volume with the

Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.

OIf you turn off the Camera Recorder power or if you

switch from VCR Mode to Camera Mode, Playback Zoom Mode is automatically cancelled.

OEven if Playback Zoom Functions are being used,

images that are output from the DV Terminal (-8-) are not enlarged.

OAs you enlarge an image, the quality of image

suffers.

ODuring a Playback Zoom, the Variable Speed

Search Function cannot be changed with the Remote Controller.

$ Playback Digital Effect Functions

OSignals of images to which digital effects are added

during playback cannot be output from the DV Terminal (-8-).

OYou cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while

playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.

$ Playing Back on Your TV

OIf you set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP]

Sub-Menu to [IN/OUT], nothing will be shown on the TV screen except during playback.

$ Audio Dubbing

OThe blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed. OSounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot be

dubbed.

OIf 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.

OIf 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 (-52-), Audio Dubbing is terminated automatically when the tape reaches this position.

OIn the case of importing data recorded with Audio

Dubbing to a PC using the PC’s software program, only the original sound (ST1) may be imported, depending on the software program.

$ Recording the Contents of Other

Equipment

Analog-Digital Conversion

OWhen the Camera Recorder 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.

OTo DV-output analog video signals sent from other

equipment, set [DV OUT] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] 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.)

$ Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing)

ORegardless of the setting, digital dubbing is carried

out automatically in the same audio recording mode as that of the Cassette on the playback-side.

OThe images on the monitor of the recording side

may be disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded images.

OEven if Playback Digital Effects or Playback Zoom

have been used, these effects are not output from the DV Terminal.

OEven if you use device equipped with DV Terminals

(such as IEEE1394), you may not be able to perform Digital Dubbing in some cases.

ODate or other information to be displayed cannot be

displayed if the software of the connected equipment does not support the display function.

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Cautions for Use

$ Cautions for Use

When you use your Camera Recorder in a rainy or snowy day or on a beach, make sure that no water enters inside the Camera Recorder.

OWater may cause the Camera Recorder or

Cassette to malfunction. (Irreparable failure may

occur.) OIf sea water splashes onto the Camera Recorder,

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 Camera Recorder away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.).

OIf you use the Camera Recorder on or near a TV,

images or sounds may be disturbed due to

electromagnetic wave radiation. ODo not use near a cell phone because doing so

may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and

sound. OBy strong magnetic fields created by speakers or

large motors, recording on the tape may be

damaged, or images may be distorted. OElectromagnetic wave radiation generated by a

microprocessor may adversely affect the Camera

Recorder, causing the disturbance of images and

sounds. OIf the Camera Recorder is affected by magnetically

charged equipment and does not function properly,

turn off the Camera Recorder power and detach the

Battery or AC Adapter and then connect the Battery

or AC Adapter again. Thereafter, turn on the

Camera Recorder power.

Do not use your Camera Recorder near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

OIf you record pictures near radio transmitters or

high-voltage lines, recorded images or sounds may

be adversely affected.

Do not use this Camera Recorder for surveillance purpose or other business use.

OIf you use the Camera Recorder for a long period of

time, the internal temperature increases and,

consequently, this may cause malfunction. OThis Camera Recorder is not intended for business

use.

$ After Use

When you use your Camera Recorder on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the Camera Recorder.

OSand or dust may damage the Camera Recorder or

Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette.)

Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Camera Recorder.

OIf the Camera Recorder is sprayed with such

chemicals, the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.

ODo not keep rubber or plastic product in contact

with the Camera Recorder for a long period of time.

Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Camera Recorder.

OThe camera body may be deformed and the surface

finish may peel off.

OBefore cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the

AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.

OWipe the Camera Recorder with a soft dry cloth.

To remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping with a dry cloth.

OFor storing or transporting the Camera Recorder,

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 Camera Recorder or pull out the AC Mains Lead from AC mains socket.

OIf the Cassette is left in the Camera Recorder, the

tape sags and deteriorates.

OIf the Battery is left on the Camera Recorder for a

long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged.

$ About AC Adapter

OIf 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 Adapter may be faulty. In this case, please contact a dealer.

OIf the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time

than normal.

OIf you use the AC Adapter near a radio, radio

reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adapter 1 metre or more away from radio.

OWhen the AC Adapter is in use, it may generate

whirring sounds. However, this is normal.

OAfter 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.)

OKeep the electrodes of the AC Adapter and Battery

always clean.

Take out the Cassette. (-14-)

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

Detach the power supply and retract the Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor. (-12-, -15-)

To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap.

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Cautions for Use

$ Condensation

If the Condensation Indication flashes after the Camera Recorder is turned on, condensation has formed inside the Camera Recorder. In this case, the Camera Recorder power is turned off automatically after about 1 minute.

Follow the steps below:

Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation Indication is displayed.

OBecause condensation takes place gradually, the

Condensation Indication may not be displayed during the first 10 to 15 minutes of condensation formation inside the Camera Recorder.

OIn extremely cold places, condensation may freeze

and form frost. In this case, the frost melts first, thus forming condensation, and then it takes another 2 to 3 hours to eliminate the condensation.

When the Lens is Fogged:

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the Camera Recorder in this condition for about 1 hour. When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally.

Notes:

ODo 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.

OIf the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the

tape may be damaged. In this case, immediately stop using that Cassette.

ODo 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.)

OIf the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Head

Cleaner, the Camera Recorder needs to be cleaned at a service center. Please consult a dealer.

OVideo Head Cleaners can be purchased from

service centres.

OHead 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 conditions, such as temperature, humidity, dust, etc.)

$ Video Head Clogging and Care

If the heads (the parts that make contact with 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 Camera Recorder cannot record at all.

Causes of Dirty Heads

OLarge quantity of dust in the air OHigh-temperature and high-humidity environment ODamaged tape OLong operating hours

Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner

Take out the Cassette.

ONone of the other functions operate.

Depending on the amount of condensation, removing the Cassette may even become difficult. If this happens, wait for 2 to 3 hours before taking the Cassette out.

Insert the Head Cleaner into the Camera Recorder in the same manner as a Video Cassette.

Press the [1] Button, and approximately 20 seconds later, press the [$] Button. (Do not rewind the tape.)

Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a Video Cassette and start recording. Then, play the tape back to check the recorded image.

If the image is not still clear, repeat Steps 1 to

3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner for 3 times or

more consecutively.)

Open the Cassette Compartment Cover and wait for 2 to 3 hours.

OThe number of hours to wait depends on the

amount of condensation and ambient temperature.

2 to 3 hours later, turn on the Camera Recorder power and check to see if the Condensation Indication is displayed.

OEven if the Condensation Indication is not

displayed, as a precaution, please wait for another hour before using the Camera Recorder.

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Cautions for Use

$ 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.

Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use

Be sure to detach the Battery from the Camera Recorder. (If it is left attached to the Camera Recorder, a minute amount of current is consumed even when the Camera Recorder power is off.) If the Battery is left attached to the Camera Recorder for a long time, over discharge takes place. The Battery may become unusable after it is charged.

Disposing of an Unusable Battery

OThe Battery has a limited life. ODo 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 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 Camera Recorder or AC Adapter may damage the Camera Recorder or AC Adapter.

$ Cautions for Storage

Before storing the Camera Recorder, 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 25°C, Recommended Humidity: 40 to 60%)

Camera Recorder

OWrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting

into the Camera.

ODo not leave the Camera Recorder in places that

expose it to high temperature.

Battery

OExtremely high temperatures or low temperatures

will shorten the life of the Battery.

OIf the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places, the

terminal may rust and cause malfunctions.

ODo not allow the Battery terminals to come in

contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can result in a short circuit or heat generation and, if you touch the Battery in this condition, you may be badly burned.

OStore 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

OBefore 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.

OStore 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 Camera Recorder and other components. Develop a habit of returning the Cassette back to its case.

OOnce 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.

ODo not place a Cassette near highly magnetic

substances or equipment.

OThe 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.

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Cautions for Use

$ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood

LCD Monitor

OIn a place with drastic temperature changes,

condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth.

OIf your Camera Recorder 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.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 112,000 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

ODo not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun.

Internal components may be seriously damaged.

OTo clean the inside of the Viewfinder, remove the

Eyecup 1, then keep pressing 2 and pull the cover 3 out.

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.

Lens Hood

ODo not attach other conversion lenses in front of the

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

OWhen you wish to attach the Wide Conversion Lens

(VW-LW4307ME; optional), MC Protector, or ND Filter in the Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE; optional), first of all, loosen the Lens Hood Attachment knob 1. If the MC Protector or ND Filter is used, the Lens Hood can be mounted on the filter.

OWhen you attach the Lens Hood back, unite the

marks and fasten the Lens Hood Attachment knob

OIf you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during

recording with the filter or conversion lens attached to the Camera Recorder, 4 corners of the image may become dark (vignetting). For details, please refer to the operating instructions of your accessories.

OBe sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the

Camera Recorder so as to shut out unnecessary light.

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Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions)

Power 1: The Camera Recorder power cannot be turned

on.

OIs the power source connected correctly? (-12-)

2: The Camera Recorder power is turned off

automatically.

OIf you leave the Camera Recorder in Recording

Pause Mode for more than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically to protect the tape and to save the Battery power. (-20-)

3: The Camera Recorder power does not stay on

long enough.

OIs the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach

a fully charged Battery. (-12-)

OHas condensation occurred? Wait until the

Condensation Indication disappears. (-47-)

Battery 1: Battery runs down quickly.

OIs the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the

AC Adapter. (-12-)

OAre you using the Battery in an extremely cold

place? In cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter. (-48-)

OHas 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.

OIf the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC

Adapter, charging cannot be performed. Disconnect the DC Input Lead.

Normal Recording 1: Recording does not start although power is

supplied to the Camera Recorder and the Cassette is correctly inserted.

OIs the accidental erasure prevention slider on the

Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. (-14-)

OIs the tape wound to the end? Insert a new

Cassette. (-14-)

OIs the Camera Recorder power turned on? (-20-) OIs the [CAMERA] Lamp on? If the [CAMERA]

Lamp is not on, no recording function can be operated. (-20-)

OHas condensation occurred? Wait until the

Condensation Indication disappears. (-47-)

Other Recording 1: Auto Focus Function does not work.

OIs Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus

Mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted. (-29-)

OThere 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. (-52-)

Editing 1: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.

OIs the accidental erasure prevention slider on the

Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. (-14-)

OAre you attempting to edit a tape portion that

was recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not allow audio dubbing to operate. (-18-)

Indications 1: The Time Code becomes inaccurate.

OThe 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

disappears.

OWhen you record still pictures in Photoshot

Mode, the Remaining Tape Time Indication may disappear temporarily. However, it reappears when recording normally.

3: The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not

match the actual remaining tape time.

OIf scenes of less than 15 seconds are

continuously recorded, the remaining tape time cannot be displayed correctly.

OIn 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.

OIs the [VCR] Lamp on? If the [VCR] Lamp is not

on, the playback function cannot be used. (-32-)

2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images

during Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback.

OThis phenomenon is characteristic of digital

video systems. It is not a malfunction.

3: Although the Camera Recorder is correctly

connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.

OHave 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.

4: Playback picture is not clear.

OAre the heads of the Camera Recorder dirty?

If the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. (-47-)

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Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions)

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

speaker of the Camera Recorder or the headphones.

OIs the volume too low? During playback, keep

pressing the [PUSH] Dial until the [VOLUME] Indication appears. Then, turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume. (-32-)

2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same

time.

O[12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]

Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] MainMenu 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.

(-38-)

3: The original sound was erased when audio

dubbing was performed.

OIf you perform audio dubbing on a recording

done 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.

OAlthough a Cassette with no audio dubbing is

being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu set to [ST2]? To play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (-38-)

OIs the Variable Speed Search Function working?

Press the [1] Button to cancel the Variable Speed Search Function. (-33-)

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Explanation of Terms

$ 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 Camera Recorder 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 Cassette 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 Camera Recorder can be connected with S-VHS or VHS video or a TV for playback.

$ Focus

Auto Focus Adjustment

The Auto Focus System automatically moves forward and backward the focusing lens inside the Camera Recorder 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.

Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.

1) Recording a subject whose one end is located

closer to the Camera Recorder and the other end farther away from it

OBecause Auto Focus makes adjustments at the

center of an image, it may be impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both foreground and background.

2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass

OBecause the focus is on the dirty glass, the

subject behind the glass will not be focused.

3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings

OBecause the light information that comes

through the lens decreases considerably, the Camera Recorder cannot focus correctly.

4) Recording a subject that is surrounded by

objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects

OBecause the Camera Recorder focuses on the

objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects, the recording subject may become blurry.

5) Recording a fast-moving subject

OBecause the focus lens-inside moves

mechanically, it cannot keep up with the fastmoving subject.

6) Recording a subject with little contrast

OBecause the Camera Recorder achieves focus

based upon the vertical lines of an image, a subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry.

$ Time Code

Time Code signals are data that indicate time measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames (30 frames per second). If this data is included in a recording, an address is assigned to each image on the tape. OThe Time Code is automatically recorded as a part

of the sub-code at each recording.

OWhen 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.)

OThe Time Code cannot be reset to zero. OUnless 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 Camera Search Function (-20-) or the Blank Search Function (-34-) before recording a new scene.

$ Memory Stop Function

The Memory Stop Function is useful for the following operations.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a desired position

Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >> [MEMORY].

Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape position from which you want to play it back later. (-11-, -16-)

Start playback or recording.

After playback or recording has finished: Press the [MODE] Button and set the Camera Recorder to VCR Mode.

OThe [VCR] Lamp lights up.

Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >> [MEMORY].

Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the position where you want to stop editing.

Play back the still picture where you want to start audio dubbing.

Start audio dubbing. (-38-)

OAudio dubbing automatically stops at the position

where the counter was set to zero.

Rewind the tape.

OThe tape automatically stops approximately at

the position where the counter was set to zero.

Stopping editing automatically during audio dubbing

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indicates safety information.

Power Source: DC 7.2 V (Battery)

DC 7.9 V (AC adapter)

Power consumption:

Recording

3.2 W (When using Viewfinder)

4.0 W (When using LCD Monitor)

6.5 W (Max.)

Recording Format:

Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format)

Tape Used:

6.35 mm digital video tape

Recording/Playback Time:

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

Video Recording System:

Digital Component

Television System:

525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal

Audio Recording System:

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

Image Sensor:

1/4-inch CCD Image Sensor

Lens:

Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal Length; 3.1–46.5 mm, Macro (Full Range AF)

Filter Diameter:

43 mm

Zoom:

15:1 Power Zoom

Monitor:

2.5-inch LCD

Viewfinder:

Color Electronic Viewfinder

Microphone:

Stereo

Speaker:

1 round speaker (20 mm diameter)

Standard Illumination:

1,400 lx

Minimum Required Illumination:

1 lx (Digital Gain-up Mode)

[Digital Video Camera]

Information for your safety

indicates safety information.

Power Source: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption:

18 W

DC Output:

DC 8.4 V, 1.2 A (Charge) DC 7.8 V, 1.4 A Max. (Camera Recorder)

Dimensions (WaHaD)

2 13/16a1 13/16a4 5/8 inch (70a44.5a116 mm)

Weight

0.35 lb (0.16 kg)

Weight and dimensions are approximate values. Specifications may change without prior notice.

[AC Adapter]

Information for your safety

Video Output Level:

1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω

S-Video Output Level:

Y Output: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω C Output: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω

Audio Output Level (Line):

316 mV, 600 Ω

Video Input Level:

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

S-Video Input Level:

Y Input: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω C Input: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω

Audio Input Level (Line):

316 mV, 10 kΩ or more

Mic Input:

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

Digital Interface:

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

Dimensions (WaHaD)

Approx. 8

/16a8 7/8a17 1/16 inch

(213a225a432 mm)

Weight

Approx. 4.4 lb (2.0 kg)

(without Battery and DV cassette)

Approx. 4.62 lb (2.1 kg)

(with supplied Buttery and DVM60)

Operating Temperature:

32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

Operating Humidity:

10% to 80%

Specifications

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Panasonic AG-DVC7P User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Standard Accessories

Optional Accessories

Controls and Components

The Remote Controller

Power Supply

Charging Time and Available Recording Time

Lens Cap and Grip Belt

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Inserting a Cassette

Turning on the Camera Recorder and Selecting Modes

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

Using the Menu Screen

List of Menus

Setting Date and Time

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

LP Mode

Audio Recording Mode

Holding the Camera Recorder for Recording

Recording

Photoshot

Zoom In/Out Functions

Digital Zoom Function

Image Stabilizer Function

Fade In/Out Functions

Backlight Compensation Function

Wind Noise Reduction Function

Cinema Function

Recording in Special Situations

Recording in Natural Colors

Adjusting White Balance Manually

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

Manual Iris Adjustment

Manual Focus Adjustment

Picture Effect Functions

Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level

Playing Back

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back

Slow Motion Playback

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback

Finding the End of Recording

Index Search Functions

Playback Zoom Function

Playback Digital Effect Functions

Playing Back on Your TV

Audio Dubbing

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette

Recording the Contents of Other Equipment

Using the DV Cable for Recording

Indications

Warning/Alarm Indications

Notes and Hints

Cautions for Use

Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions)

Explanation of Terms

Specifications