Panasonic NV-EX21B User Manual

Model No.

NV-EX21B

Digital Video Camera

Operating Instructions

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT9435

Dear Customer,

Before Use

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

Information for Your Safety

Movie Camera

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the Movie

Camera.

AC Adaptor

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor. ≥As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in well

ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

ª IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three-pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol Ó.

ª Before Use

Remove the Connector Cover as follows.

ª How to replace the

Fuse

1) Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver.

2) Replace the fuse and attach the Fuse Cover.

Connector Cover

Fuse Cover

Fuse

Operating Instructions

≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of

Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

≥SD Logo is a trademark. ≥Leica is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR

GmbH and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG .

≥All other company and product names in the operating

instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

Files recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card

It may not be possible to play back the pictures on this Movie Camera recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance.

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated with an arrow, for example: (l 00)

ª WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying interference, use only the recommended accessories and do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

ª 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.

Contents

Before Use

Information for Your Safety ................................................. 2

Contents.............................................................................. 3

Standard Accessories ......................................................... 4

Optional Accessories........................................................... 4

Getting Started.................................................................... 5

Viewing What Has Been Recorded ..................................... 5

Controls and Components................................................... 6

Remote Controller............................................................... 8

Power Supply .................................................................... 10

Charging Time and Available Recording Time.................. 10

Attaching the Lens Cap ..................................................... 11

Adjusting the Grip Belt....................................................... 11

Inserting a Cassette .......................................................... 11

Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes ........ 12

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor .................................... 12

Using the Menu Screen..................................................... 13

List of Menus..................................................................... 14

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge..................................... 17

Setting Date and Time....................................................... 17

LP Mode............................................................................ 17

Audio Recording Mode...................................................... 17

CAMERA Mode

Recording.......................................................................... 18

Photoshot .......................................................................... 19

Zoom In/Out Functions...................................................... 19

Digital Zoom Function ....................................................... 20

Image Stabilizer Function.................................................. 20

Fade In/Out Functions....................................................... 20

Cinema Function............................................................... 21

Backlight Compensation Function..................................... 21

Recording in Special Situations......................................... 21

Recording in Natural Colours ............................................ 22

Adjusting White Balance Manually .................................... 22

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment.................................... 23

Manual Iris Adjustment...................................................... 23

Manual Focus Adjustment................................................. 23

Digital Effect Functions...................................................... 24

CARD Mode

DV Camera Style and SD Camera Style ...........................33

Attaching the Battery Adaptor Unit ....................................33

Attaching the Battery .........................................................33

Using a Card......................................................................34

Recording on a Card..........................................................34

Using the Video Flash........................................................36

Playing Back a Card ..........................................................37

Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape ........................... 38

Slide Show.........................................................................39

Creating a Title ..................................................................40

Adding a Title.....................................................................40

Protecting the Files on a Card ...........................................41

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card..............................41

Formatting a Card..............................................................42

Writing Printing Data on a Card.........................................42

Using the USB Connection Kit...........................................43

Personal Computer Connection Kit ...................................43

Others

Indications..........................................................................44

Owner ID............................................................................45

Warning/Alarm Indications.................................................45

Notes and Hints .................................................................46

Cautions for Use................................................................52

Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions) ........ 54

Explanation of Terms.........................................................56

Specifications.....................................................................57

Index ..................................................................................58

VCR Mode

Playing Back...................................................................... 26

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back........................... 26

Slow Motion Playback ....................................................... 27

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback................................ 27

Finding the End of Recording............................................ 27

Index Search Functions..................................................... 28

Playback Zoom Function................................................... 29

Playback Digital Effect Functions...................................... 29

Playing Back on Your TV .................................................. 31

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette...................... 31

Recording the Contents of Other Equipment .................... 31

Audio Dubbing................................................................... 32

Using the DV Cable for Recording .................................... 32

VSK0592

CR2025

K2GJ2DZ00012

CGA-D07S

VSK0605

N2QAEC000003

VFC3734

VYP8344

VJA0940

Standard Accessories

Illustrated on the left are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead (l 10)

2) Battery Pack (l 10)

3) Battery Adaptor Unit (l 33)

4) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 8, 9)

5) Lens Cap (l 11)

6) Lens Hood for MEGA Still Picture Recording (l 34, 54)

≥By attaching supplied Lens Hood for MEGA Still Picture Recording that

blocks direct sunlight in Mega-Pixel Recording, you can get better image. However, Lens Cap cannot be attached.

7) AV Cable (l 31)

8) SD Memory Card (l 34)

9) USB Connection Kit (l 43)

Optional Accessories

1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD9B)

2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-D07S/700mAh)

3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D08S/CGR-D120/800mAh)

4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D14S/CGP-D210/1400mAh)

5) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16S/CGR-D220/1600mAh)

6) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D53S/CGR-D815/5300mAh)

7) Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E)

8) Car Adaptor Cord (VW-KA7E)

9) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW3707ME)

10) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3714ME)

11) ND Filter (VW-LND37E)

12) MC Protector (VW-LMC37E)

13) Tripod (VZ-CT55E)

14) Personal Computer Connection Kit (VW-DTA10B/VW-DTA9E)

15) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

16) SD Memory Card Application Software (VW-SWA1E)

≥“TitleStudio” software for title creation, and “SD-Jukebox” software for

recording music are included. (However, this Movie Camera cannot play back music.)

17) SD Memory Card (RP-SD008/RP-SD016/RP-SD032/RP-SD064)

18) MultiMediaCard (VW-MMC8E/VW-MMC16E)

19) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card (BN-SDABPE)

20) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card (BN-SDCAPE)

21) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board (VW-DTM21E)

22) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Card (VW-DTM22E)

23) DV Editing Software (VW-DTM20E) ≥Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

K2KC4CB00002

VFA0353

VFF0120VFA0363

≥Order accessory and consumable items for all Audio Visual Products with

ease and confidence either by telephoning our Customer Care Centre on

08705 357357 Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at

www.panasonic.co.uk.

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquires transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by

Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥It couldn’t be simpler!

Getting Started

Charge the Battery. (l

CHARGEPOWER

QUICK 100%

≥Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor. ≥Connect the AC Mains Lead. (Charging starts.) ≥

After the [POWER] Lamp has lighted up, the [CHARGE] Lamp flashes. When the [100%] Lamp

Attach the Charged Battery to the Movie Camera. (l

10)

on the AC Adaptor is lit, charging is finished.

10)

Insert the Cassette. (l

≥Slide the ≥Insert the Cassette. ≥Close the Cassette Compartment Covers.

Lever to open.

11)

5, 6

OPEN/EJECT

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P. B

OFF ON

MODE

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P. B

OFF ON

MODE

Turn the Movie Camera on and start recording. (l

≥Set the ≥Press the ≥Press the

Switch to [ON]. (The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.)

Button. (Recording starts.)

Button again to pause the recording.

12, 18)

Viewing What Has Been Recorded

Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape, and play the tape

back.

≥Slide the 5 Switch. (The [VCR] Lamp lights up.) ≥Press the ≥Press the ≥Press the

Turn the Movie Camera off. (l

≥Set the

(l26)

Button. (Rewind the tape.)

Button. (Playback starts.)

Button. (Playback stops.)

Switch to [OFF].

12)

13)

14)

15)

16)

17)

10)

20)

Controls and Components

12)

11)

18)

19)

W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/

MF/VOL/JOG

PUSH

Movie Camera (DV Camera Style)

1) Menu Button [MENU] (l 13)

2) Title Button [TITLE] (l 40)

3) Multi-Picture Button [MULTI] (l 25, 30, 37, 40) Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] (l 25)

4) Backlight Button [BLC] (l 21) Play Button [1] (l 26, 37, 39)

5) Still Button [STILL] (l 19) Pause Button [;] (l 27, 39, 45)

6) Fade Button [FADE] (l 20) Stop Button [∫] (l 26, 39)

7) Forward Search Button [SEARCHi] (l 18) Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] (l 26)

8) Reverse Search Button [jSEARCH] (l 18) Rewind/Review Button [6] (l 26) Recording Check Button [S] (l 18)

9) LCD Monitor (l 12, 54)

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≥Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some

tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

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10) LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] (l 12)

11) Battery Holder

12) Battery Eject Lever [BATTERY EJECT] (l 10)

13) Speaker (l 26)

14) Microphone (built-in, stereo) (l 32)

15) Lens Hood (l 54)

16) Recording Lamp (l 18)

17) Remote Control Sensor (l 9)

18) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 19, 34, 38, 40)

19) Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] (l 13, 22, 23, 26)

20) Viewfinder (l 12, 54)

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≥Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some

tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

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21) Recording Start/Stop Button (l 18)

22) Audio-Video Input/Output Socket [AV IN/OUT] (l 31) Headphone Socket [PHONES] (l 48)

≥Connecting an AV Cable to this socket activates the Movie Camera’s

built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc. deactivates it.

23) Tape/Card Selector [TAPE/CARD] (l 34)

24) Zoom Lever [W/T] (l 19)

25) Card Slot (l 34)

22)

18)

AV IN/OUT PHONES

23)

21)

PHOTO SHOT

TAPE

24)

CARD

25)

41)

40)

39)

38)

37)

44)

48)

49)

26)

27)

28)

29) 32)

MPEG4 VOICE

RESET

OFF ON

CAMERA VCR

CARD P. B

ACCESS

CARD EJECT

MODE

31)

CARD MODE

30)

DIGITAL (to USB)

AUTO MNL FOCUSPICTURE

33)

CAMERA RELEASE

34)

46)

47)

45)

35)

36)

42)

S-VIDEO IN/OUT

D.STILL PICTURE

26) Reset Button [RESET] (l 45)

27) Operation Mode Lamps (l 12, 18, 26, 37)

28) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (l 34)

29) Card Mode Selector Switch [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] (l 34, 35, 37)

30) Movie Camera Off/On Switch [OFF/ON/MODE] (l 12, 18, 52)

31) Card Eject Lever [CARD EJECT] (l 34)

32) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MNL/FOCUS] (l 18, 22, 23)

33) Camera Release Lever [CAMERA RELEASE] (l 33)

34) USB Socket [DIGITAL (to USB)] (l 43)

35) White Balance Sensor (l 56)

36) Lens Cap Installation Hole (l 11)

37) Upper Cassette Compartment Cover (l 11)

38) Cassette Holder (l 11)

39) Lower Cassette Compartment Cover (l 11)

40) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (l 11)

41) Eyepiece Corrector Knob (l 12)

42) Tripod Receptacle

≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an optional tripod.

43) Grip Belt (l 11)

44) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

45) S-Video Input/Output Socket [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (l 31)

46) Digital Still Picture Terminal [D.STILL PICTURE] (l 43)

47) DV Terminal (i.LINK) [¥] (l 32)

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment. ≥“i.LINK” is the name of connectors in accordance with IEEE1394-1995.

“¥” is a logo marked on products comforming with the “i.LINK” specifications.

Battery Adaptor Unit

48) Sensor

49) Recording Lamp (l 35)

43)

≥This Lamp indicates that it’s in use when recording Moving Picture

(MPEG4) or recording Voice.

50) Video Flash (l 36)

51) Microphone (built-in, Monaural) (l 32)

52) Audio-Video Output/Phones Selector Switch [AV OUT/PHONES]

≥Set this switch to [AV OUT] when watching on a TV (l 31) or dubbing

(l 31, 32), to [PHONE] when using headphones.

≥If this switch is not set to [PHONES], you may hear some noise. ≥If an AV Cable is connected while [AV OUT] is selected, LCD display

will disappear.

53) Zoom Lever [W/T]

≥This functions in the same manner as the 24) of the DV Camera Style.

54) Audio-Video Output/Phones Socket [AV OUT/PHONES] (l 31, 48)

55) Battery Eject Lever (l 33)

≥It is located behind the battery.

56) Recording Start/Stop Button (l 35)

≥This Button is to record Moving Picture (MPEG4) and Voice.

57) Battery Open Lever [OPEN] (l 33)

58) Grip Belt

≥This functions in the same manner as the 43) of the DV Camera Style.

50)

53)

54)

55)

51)

52)

56)

57)

58)

Remote Controller

DATE/

OSD

TIME

COUNTER

RESET

MULTI/

¥REC

P-IN-P

/REW

PLAY

61 5

STILL ADV

PAUSE

;

STOP

INDEX INDEX

∫

SELECT

VAR.

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

PHOTO

SHOT

TITLE

A.DUB

FF/

STILL ADV

START/

STOP

ZOOM

sVOL r

P.B.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the Movie Camera functions can be operated from a distance. ≥Remote controller can only be used in DV Camera Style.

Buttons on the Remote Controller

1) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] (l 45)

2) Indication Output Button [OSD] (l 31)

3) Counter Indication Shift Button [COUNTER] (l 45)

4) Reset Button [RESET] (l 56)

5) Recording Button [REC] (l 31, 32)

6) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (l 32)

7) Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed Search Function [π, ∫] (l 26) Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom Function [π, ∫, ∑, ∏] (l 29)

8) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D] (E: reverse, D:forward) (l 27)

9) Index Search Buttons [:, 9] (::reverse, 9:forward) (l 28)

10) Selection Button [SELECT] (l 29)

11) Store Button [STORE] (l 29)

12) Off/On Button [OFF/ON] (l 29)

13) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (l 19, 26, 29)

14) Variable Speed Search Button [VAR.SEARCH] (l 26)

15) Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] (l 29)

10)

11)

12)

16)

17)

18)

19)

20)

21)

DATE/

OSD

TIME

COUNTER

RESET

MULTI/

¥REC

P-IN-P

PLAY

/REW

61 5

STILL ADV

PAUSE

;

STOP

INDEX INDEX

∫

SELECT

VAR.

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

DATE/

OSD

TIME

COUNTER

RESET

MULTI/

¥REC

P-IN-P

PLAY

/REW

61 5

STILL ADV

PAUSE

;

STOP

INDEX INDEX

∫

SELECT

VAR.

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

SHOT

TITLE

A.DUB

FF/

STILL ADV

PHOTO

SHOT

TITLE

A.DUB

FF/

STILL ADV

STOP

ZOOM

sVOL r

13)

14)

P.B.

ZOOM

ITEM

START/

STOP

ZOOM

sVOL r

15)

SET

22)

23)

24)

25)

P.B.

ZOOM

ITEM

26)

SET

27)

START/

PHOTO

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

16) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 19, 34, 38, 40)

17) Title Button [TITLE] (l 40)

18) Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button [MULTI/P-IN-P] (l 25, 30, 37)

19) Rewind/Review Button [6] (l 18, 26)

20) Pause Button [;] (l 27, 39)

21) Stop Button [∫] (l 26, 39)

22) Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (l 18)

23) Play Button [1] (l 26, 39)

24) Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] (l 18, 26)

25) Menu Button [MENU] (l 13)

26) Set Button [SET] (l 13)

27) Item Button [ITEM] (l 13)

ªInserting 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.

Insert the button-type battery with the imprint (i) facing

upward. Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller.

≥When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with a new CR2025

battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. However, it depends on operation frequency.)

≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the battery.

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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.

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WARNING

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100xC or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.

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ªUsing the Remote Controller

Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote Control Sensor

of the Movie Camera and press an appropriate button.

≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within approximately 5 metres ≥Angle: Within approximately 15o in the vertical and horizontal directions

15˚

≥The above operative ranges are for indoor use. Outdoors or under strong

light, the Movie Camera may not operate properly even within the above ranges.

≥Within a 1-metre range, you can also use the Remote Controller on the side

15˚

(the LCD Monitor side) of the Movie Camera.

Selecting Remote Controller Modes

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

DATE/

OSD

TIME

RESET

COUNTER

MULTI/

¥REC

P-IN-P

PLAY

/REW

615

STILL ADV

PAUS E

INDEX INDEX

STOP

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

STOP

SHOT

TITLE

ZOOM

A.DUB

sVOLr

FF/

STILL ADV

;

∫

VAR.

ITEM

P.B.

ZOOM

SET

START/

PHOTO

Controller do not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.

Setup on the Movie Camera:

Set [REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to the desired Remote Controller Mode. (l 13)

Setup on the Remote Controller:

[VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. [VCR2]: Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. ≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced, the mode is

automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.

from the central axis

1 2

Power Supply

ªUsing the AC Adaptor 1

Insert the battery-shaped connector of the DC Input Lead into the Battery Holder on the Movie Camera and slide it toward the front until it locks with a click. Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the AC

mains socket.

≥The AC Mains Lead’s output plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC

Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown

≥Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the

[OFF/ON/MODE] Switch on the Movie Camera to [OFF] and make sure that the Operation Mode Lamps go off.

ªUsing the Battery

CHARGEPOWER

QUICK 100%

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P. B

OFF ON

MODE

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it.

1111

≥Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Input Lead is

connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect them.

≥After the [POWER] Lamp has lighted, the [CHARGE] Lamp flashes.

When the [100%] Lamp

Attach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera.

2222

on the AC Adaptor is lit, charging is finished.

To Remove the Battery

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch 2 to [OFF], and the [BATTERY EJECT] Lever to the right

≥When attaching or removing battery, set [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to

[OFF] and make sure the Operation Mode Lamp is not lit.

, and then slide the Battery to remove it.

ªSupplying Power from the Cigarette Lighter Socket in a

Car

The use of the Car Adaptor Cord (VW-KA7E; optional) together with the AC Adaptor makes it possible to supply power to the Movie Camera in a car for recording and playback. It also allows charging the Movie Camera’s Battery. ≥After use, be sure to disconnect the Car Adaptor Cord from the Cigarette

Lighter Socket.

≥Be sure to start the car engine before you connect the Car Adaptor Cord,

otherwise the fuse may blow.

CGA-D07S

CGR-D08S CGR-D120

CGP-D14S CGP-D210

CGR-D16S CGR-D220

CGR-D53S CGR-D815

NV-EX21

A B

B C

A B

1 h 20 min.

1 h 05 min. (55 min.)

35 min. (30 min.)

1 h 15 min. (1 h 05 min.)

40 min. (35 min.)

1 h 30 min.

2 h 10 min. (1 h 45 min.)

1 h 05 min. (55 min.)

1 h 10 min.

2 h 30 min. (2 h 05 min.)

1 h 15 min. (1 h 05 min.)

4 h 30 min.

8 h 15 min. (6 h 45 min.)

4 h 10 min. (3h 25 min.)

1 h.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 46.

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Charging Time and Available Recording Time

A Charging Time B Maximum Continuous Recording Time C Intermittent Recording Time

(Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording time with repeated recording and stopping actions.)

≥“1h30min.” indicates 1 hour and 30 minutes. ≥Battery CGA-D07S is supplied. ≥The 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.

≥The times shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature

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

Attaching the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

Pass the loop of the Lens Cap Cord through the Lens Cap

Installation Hole on the Movie Camera. Pass the opposite side of the Lens Cap Cord through the

cord’s hoop. Pull the Lens Cap to the direction of the arrow.

Attach the Lens Cap.

≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Grip Belt 1. (When you

are not recording, be sure to keep the Lens Cap attached to the Lens for protection.)

≥If the supplied Lens Hood for MEGA Still Picture Recording is attached, the

Lens Cap cannot be attached.

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Adjusting the Grip Belt

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

Pass your hand through the Grip Belt and adjust its length.

Fold back the end of the Grip Belt to securely fasten the

velcro tape closure.

≥The Grip Belt can also be adjusted in SD Camera Style.

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Inserting a Cassette

When power is supplied to the Movie Camera, the Cassette can be taken out without turning the Movie Camera on.

Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever to open the Cassette

Compartment Cover. Insert a Cassette.

Close the Cassette Compartment Covers to lock the Cover.

3 ªAccidental Erasure Prevention

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

≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 46.

OPEN/EJECT

R E C

SAVE

Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes

Turn on the power first and then select modes.

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P. B

1, 2, 3

OFF ON

MODE

ªHow to Turn on the Power 1

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the centre Button

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.

ªHow to Switch Modes

Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [MODE].

≥With each slide of the switch, the Mode changes. ≥The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.

ªHow to Turn off the Power

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

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Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

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180x 90x

LCD/EVF SET

LCD BRIGHTNESS

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

LCD COLOUR LEVEL [-]||||----[+]

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

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

ªUsing the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

Slide the Viewfinder backward.

Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 1.

2 ªUsing the LCD Monitor

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

Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button and, at the same time, bring

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the LCD Monitor out about 90o in the direction of the arrow.

≥The Viewfinder goes off.

Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired

2222

recording angle.

≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180o 2 from the vertical

position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90o downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Movie Camera.

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until the [PUSH OPEN] Button is securely locked.

ªAdjusting Brightness and Colour Level

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed. (l 13)

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

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

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]

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

Viewfinder Brightness [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. ≥A larger number of vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or colour

saturation.

Increasing the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor

Set the [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [BRIGHT].

≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded images.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 54.

to the

2, 3, 4, 5

W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/

MF/VOL/JOG

PUSH

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

DIGITAL EFFECT

CARD SETUP

MULTI-PICTURES

RECORDING SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

DEMO MODE

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

VCR FUNCTIONS

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

DIGITAL EFFECT

CARD SETUP

MULTI-PICTURES

RECORDING SETUP

AV IN/OUT SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

1 2 3

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P. B

Using the Menu Screen

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

Press the [MENU] Button.

≥When the [CAMERA] Lamp is on, the Camera Function Menu is

displayed.

≥When the [VCR] Lamp is on, the VCR Function Menu is displayed. ≥When the [CARD P.B] Lamp is on, the Card Function Menu is

displayed.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired Sub-Menu.

≥Turn the [PUSH] Dial to display the highlightened item.

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.

≥With 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.

≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or play back. Menus can be

displayed during playback but not during recording. The above operations can be done using the [MENU] Button, [SET] Button and [ITEM] Button on the Remote Controller. (l 8)

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 Movie Camera is turned off. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Movie Camera, the selected setup may not be retained. (But, the setups of [EFFECT2] (l 24) are not retained.)

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

CARD FUNCTIONS

ERASE CARD FILE

CARD EDITING

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

PICTURE

1200

640

No.25 IMGA0012.JPG

ªFile Selection in the Card Playback Mode

A File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out the following procedure.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select a File.

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≥The selected File is marked by a frame 4.

Press the [PUSH] Dial to confirm the selection of the File.

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≥After the above File Selectioin Procedure, carry out the various Menu

Operations. (The above procedure will not be repeated in the following instructions.)

W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/

MF/VOL/JOG

PUSH

1, 2

640

1200

PROG.AE OFF 5 7

PROGRESSIVE OFF ON AUTO

SIS OFF ON D.ZOOM

CINEMA

RETURN ---- YES

EFFECT1

EFFECT2 OFF NEGA SEPIA

RETURN ---- YES

PICTURE SIZE

PICTURE QUALITY

10)

FINE NORMAL ECONOMY CREATE TITLE

11)

RETURN ---- YES

12)

SCAN MODE

13)

SPEED FAST NORMAL SLOW SWING OFF ON

14)

P-IN-P 1 2 3 4

15)

RETURN ---- YES

16)

REC SPEED

17)

AUDIO REC 12bit SCENEINDEX 2HOUR DAY

18)

WIND CUT OFF ON FLASH OFF ON AUTO

19)

RED EYE REDUCTION OFF ON

20)

21)

RETURN ---- YES

22)

DATE/TIME

23)

C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY

24)

C.RESET ---- YES DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF

25)

LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT LCD/EVF SET

26)

RETURN ---- YES

27)

28)

29)

REMOTE REC LAMP OFF ON

30)

BEEP SOUND OFF ON SHTR EFFECT OFF ON

31)

CLOCK SET ---- YES

32)

SELFSHOOT NORMAL MIRROR OWNER ID SET

33)

VOICE POWER SAVE

RETURN ---- YES

34)

35)

36)

CAMERA SETUP

N Ω º

OFF 20 100 OFF ON

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

DIGITAL EFFECT

OFF MULTI P-IN-P WIPE MIX STROBE GAINUP MOSAIC MIRROR

B/W

SOLARI

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

CARD SETUP

1200 900 640 480

---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

MULTI-PICTURES

STROBE MANUAL

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

RECORDING SETUP

SP LP

PUSH

MENU TO EXIT

DISPLAY SETUP

OFF TIME DATE

TIMECODE

---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

VCR1 VCR2 OFF

---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

DEMO MODE

RETURN ---- YES

DEMO MODE

OFF ON

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

TRACER

16bit

---- YES

List of Menus

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

Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]

[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu

1) Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (l 21)

2) Progressive Photoshot Mode [PROGRESSIVE] (l 19)

3) Image Stabilizer [SIS] (l 20)

4) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 20)

5) Cinema-like Format Recording [CINEMA] (l 21)

6) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN] ≥If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the menu changes back to the

Main-Menu.

[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu

7) Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] (l 24, 25)

8) Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] (l 24)

[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu

9) Picture Size [PICTURE SIZE] (l 34)

10) Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (l 35)

11) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (l 40)

[MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu

12) Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE] (l 25)

13) Strobe Multi-Picture Speed [SPEED] (l 25)

14) Swing Mode [SWING] (l 25)

15) Position of Small Picture inside Normal Picture [P-IN-P] (l 25)

[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu

16) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (l 17)

17) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (l 17)

18) Scene Index Mode [SCENEINDEX] (l 28)

19) Wind Noise Reduction [WIND CUT] ≥If you set [WIND CUT] to [ON], you can reduce the sound of wind hitting

the microphone when recording.

20) Video Flash [FLASH] (l 36)

21) Red Eye Reduction [RED EYE REDUCTION] (l 36)

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

22) Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME] (l 45)

23) Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (l 45)

24) Counter Reset [C.RESET] (l 56) ≥It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot reset the Time Code.

25) Display Mode [DISPLAY] (l 45)

26) LCD Lighting Mode [LCD MODE] (l 12)

27) LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment [LCD/EVF SET] (l 12)

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

28) Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (l 9)

29) Recording Lamp [REC LAMP] (l 18)

30) Beep Sound [BEEP SOUND] (l 46)

31) Shutter Effect [SHTR EFFECT] (l 19)

32) Date and Time Setting [CLOCK SET] (l 17)

33) Self-Recording [SELFSHOOT] (l 18)

34) Owner ID set [OWNER ID SET] (l 45)

35) Voice Power Save [VOICE POWER SAVE] (l 50)

[DEMO MODE] Sub-Menu

36) Demonstration Mode [DEMO MODE] ≥If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC

Adaptor was connected to the Movie Camera and the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch was turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette and a Card, the Movie Camera is automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode is cancelled. The Demonstration Mode can be started by setting [DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the Menu. To terminate the Demonstration Mode, insert a Cassette or set the [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

BLANK SEARCH ---- YES RECORD TO CARD ---- YES SEARCH PHOTO SCENE 12bit AUDIO ST1 ST2 MIX AUDIO OUT

RETURN ---- YES

10)

11)

12)

13)

14)

15)

16)

17)

18)

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

DIGITAL EFFECT

EFFECT OFF ON EFFECT SELECT OFF MULTI WIPE MIX STROBE NEGA SEPIA B/W TRACER SOLARI MOSAIC MIRROR

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY CREATE TITLE

RETURN ---- YES

SCAN MODE

SPEED FAST NORMAL SLOW SWING OFF ON

RETURN ---- YES

CARD SETUP

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

MULTI-PICTURES

STROBE MANUAL

PHOTO SCENE

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

RECORDING SETUP

REC SPEED SP LP AUDIO REC 12bit

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

AV IN/OUT SETUP

AV JACK

A.DUB INPUT DV OUT

RETURN ---- YES

IN/OUT OUT/PHONES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

STEREO L R

---- YES

16bit

MIC AV IN

OFF ON

VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]

[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (l 27)

2) Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (l 36)

3) Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (l 28)

4) Audio Selector [12bit AUDIO] (l 32)

5) Audio Output Mode [AUDIO OUT] (l 48)

6) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu

7) Digital Effect On/Off [EFFECT] (l 29)

8) Digital Effect Selection [EFFECT SELECT] (l 29)

[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu

9) Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (l 35)

10) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (l 40)

[MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu

11) Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE] (l 30)

12) Strobe Multi-Picture Speed [SPEED] (l 30)

13) Swing Mode [SWING] (l 30)

[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu

14) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (l 17)

15) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (l 32)

[AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu

16) AV Socker [AV JACK] (l 31, 32)

17) Audio Dubbing Input [A.DUB INPUT] (l 32)

18) Analog-Digital Conversion Output [DV OUT] (l 49)

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

19) Camera Data [REC DATA]

≥If you set [REC DATA] to [ON], the settings (shutter speed (l 23), iris

(l 23) and white balance settings (l 22), etc.) used during the

recordings are displayed during playback. [---] appears on the display when there is no data.

≥The setting information may not displayed properly if the camera data of

this Movie Camera are played back on other equipment.

The camera data will not be recorded in the following cases:

When the data are recorded from a card to a tape.

≥

When recording proceeds with no input signals supplied.

≥

When recording involves the use of the S-Video or AV Input Socket.

≥

When pictures with no camera data are recorded using the DV

≥

Terminal.

When displaying a list of titles.

≥

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

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

All of the items on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

DISPLAY SETUP

DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY TIMECODE C.RESET ---- YES DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF

REC DATA OFF ON

19)

LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT LCD/EVF SET ---- YES RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF CLOCK SET ---- YES

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

ERASE CARD FILE

ERASE FILE

DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY TIMECODE C.RESET ---- YES DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT LCD/EVF SET ---- YES

RETURN ---- YES

REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF CLOCK SET ---- YES VOICE POWER SAVE

BY SELECTION ERASE ALL FILES ERASE TITLE

BY SELECTION

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

CARD EDITING

RECORD TO TAPE ---- YES FILE SEARCH ---- YES FILE LOCK ---- YES SLIDE SHOW ---- YES DPOF SETTING ---- YES CARD FORMAT ---- YES

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

DISPLAY SETUP

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS]

[ERASE CARD FILE] Sub-Menu

1) Selecting and Erasing a File [ERASE FILE BY SELECTION] (l 41)

2) Erasing All Files [ERASE ALL FILES] (l 41)

3) Selecting and Erasing a Title [ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION] (l 41)

[CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu

4) Recording to Tape [RECORD TO TAPE] (l 38)

5) Searching a File [FILE SEARCH] (l 37)

6) Setting the Lock [FILE LOCK] (l 41)

7) Setting a Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW] (l 39)

8) Setting DPOF [DPOF SETTING] (l 42)

9) Formatting a Card [CARD FORMAT] (l 42)

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

All 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.

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

All of the items on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

OFF ON

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

10)

FILE SEARCH

11)

ERASE FILE FILE LOCK

12)

DPOF SETTING

13)

EXIT

14)

Short-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode

If you use the Short-Cut Menu, the Card Playback Mode Menu can be called up quickly. Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the Short-Cut Menu, and turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired Menu.

10) [FILE SEARCH]:

The [FILE SEARCH] Menu for finding Files by number appears. (l 37)

11) [ERASE FILE]:

The [ERASE FILE] Menu for erasing the File being displayed appears. (l 41) Use this Menu after the File to be erased appears.

12) [FILE LOCK]: If you select [FILE LOCK], you can avoid accidental erasure of Files (Lock Setting (l 41)). Use this Short-Cut Menu after the File to be locked appears.

13) [DPOF SETTING]: The [DPOF SETTING] Menu for setting DPOF to the File displayed appears. (l 42) Use this Menu after the File for DPOF Setting appears.

14) [EXIT]: It is for terminating the Short-Cut Menu.

CLOCK SET

YEAR 2001

MONTH 10 DAY 08 HOUR 14 MIN. 30

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

1, 2

W.B./SHUTTER/IRIS/

MF/VOL/JOG

PUSH

1, 3

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [0] Indication is lit, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.

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

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

clock for approximately 3 months.

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WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER.

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Setting Date and Time

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

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

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

≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.

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

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

≥The clock operation starts from [00] second.

≥It is possible that the built-in clock in the Movie Camera may become

inaccurate. Please check the time before recording. If the [0] Indication

is flashing, charge the built-in lithium battery and reset the date and

time.

≥The clock employs the 24-hour system.

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LP Mode

A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. (When recording to tape only)

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. ≥The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely compatible

with other equipment.

≥Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (l 32)

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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.

CARD MODE

MODE

AUTO MNL FOCUS

PICTURE MPEG4 VOICE

RESET

CAMERA VCR

CARD P. B

ACCESS

OFF ON

TAPE

CARD

REC

RECORD

PAUSE

7 6

CAMERA Mode

Recording

When recording with the Mode Selector Switch 1 set to [AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually.

(l 22, 23)

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

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.

Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE].

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

≥Recording starts. ≥After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC].

ªRecording Lamp (Tally Lamp) 4

The Recording Lamp lights up during recording and alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress. ≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the [REC LAMP] on the

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

ªTo Pause the Recording

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again.

The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed. ≥If the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 6 minutes, the power

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

ªTo Check the Recording

By pressing the [S] Button 6 briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene. ≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, the Movie Camera

resumes the Recording Pause Mode.

ªTo View the Recorded Scene while the Recording Is

Paused

The recorded scene can be viewed by keep pressing the [jSEARCH] Button

or [SEARCHi] Button 7 in the Recording Pause Mode.

≥When the [jSEARCH] Button is pressed, images are played back in the

reverse direction.

≥When the [SEARCHi] Button is pressed, images are played back in the

forward direction.

(Camera Search)

ªRecording Yourself

By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it frontward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Movie Camera monitor the shot while recording is in progress. ≥Opening the LCD Monitor automatically turns off the Viewfinder. However,

when you turn the LCD Monitor forward, the picture also appears in the Viewfinder.

≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in

a mirror, set [SELFSHOOT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs.

≥If [MIRROR] is used during self-recording, only the basic indications, such

as the Recording Indication [ ] (Red), Recording Pause Indication [ ] (Cyan) and Remaining Battery Power Indication [x], are displayed.

≥If 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.

ªTo Finish the Recording

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

≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 46.

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