Panasonic NV GS 330 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS330

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Information for your safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,

MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES.

≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK);

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A

BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION

OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED

FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble. Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate.

Button-type battery 60 oC Battery pack 60 oC

ª Carefully read the Operating

Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly.

≥Injury 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 Movie Camera.

Be sure to try out the Movie Camera 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 Movie Camera, 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. ≥U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747;

7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936.

≥This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

≥SDHC Logo is a trademark. ≥miniSD 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 SD Memory Card

It may not be possible to play back the files 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.

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Pages for reference

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

-00-

The menu operation flow is indicated by >> in the description.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥Do not use any other Multi cables and USB

cables except the supplied one.

≥When you use the cable which are sold

separately, please make sure to use the one whose length is less than 3 metres.

≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.

End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, SweetMovieLife and MotionDV STUDIO)

You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Soft Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.

Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.

Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or a part solely for back-up purpose.

Article 4 Computer Licensee may use the Software only on one computer, and may not use it on more than one computer.

Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Matsushita, or its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.

Article 6 Indemnification The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.

Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.

Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In the event, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.

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Contents

Information for your safety ................................... 2

Before using

Accessories.......................................................... 6

Optional................................................................ 6

Parts identification and handling .......................... 6

Fitting the lens cap ............................................... 8

The grip belt......................................................... 9

Power supply ....................................................... 9

Charging time and recordable time .................... 11

Turning the camera on....................................... 11

Setting date and time ......................................... 12

Using the LCD monitor ....................................... 13

Using the viewfinder........................................... 13

Quick Start ......................................................... 14

Inserting/removing a cassette............................ 15

Inserting/removing a card .................................. 16

Selecting a mode ............................................... 17

How to use the joystick ...................................... 17

Help mode.......................................................... 19

Switching the language ...................................... 19

Using the menu screen ...................................... 19

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ...................... 21

Using the remote control.................................... 22

Record mode

Check before recording...................................... 24

Recording on a tape........................................... 25

Recording check ................................................ 26

Blank search function......................................... 26

Recording still pictures on a card

while recording image onto a tape .................. 27

Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot)...................................................... 27

Zoom in/out function .......................................... 29

Recording yourself ............................................. 30

Backlight compensation function ....................... 30

Colour night view function .................................. 31

Soft skin mode ................................................... 31

Tele macro function ........................................... 32

Fade in/fade out function ................................... 32

Wind noise reduction function............................ 33

Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) ............................. 33

Self-timer recording............................................ 34

Wide/4:3 Function .............................................. 34

Image stabilizer function .................................... 35

Guideline function .............................................. 35

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode).................................................. 35

Recording in natural colours

(White balance)............................................... 36

Manual focus adjustment ................................... 37

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ....... 38

Playback mode

Playing back tape............................................... 39

Slow-motion playback/

frame-by-frame playback................................. 40

Variable-speed search function.......................... 40

Playback on TV .................................................. 41

Playing back card............................................... 42

Deleting files recorded on a card ....................... 43

Formatting a card............................................... 43

Protecting files on a card.................................... 44

Writing the printing data on a card

(DPOF setting) ................................................ 44

Edit mode

Recording from a tape onto a card..................... 45

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing)......................................................... 45

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing).............................................. 46

Audio dubbing .................................................... 47

Printing pictures by directly connecting to

the printer (PictBridge) .................................... 48

With a PC

Before Use......................................................... 50

Install/Connection............................................... 53

Software............................................................. 57

Others............................................................ 59

Menu list............................................................. 63

Menus related to taking pictures........................ 65

Menus related to playback ................................. 65

Other menus ...................................................... 65

Others

Indications.......................................................... 66

Warning/alarm indications.................................. 67

Functions cannot be used simultaneously ......... 68

Before requesting repair

(Problems and solutions)................................. 69

Cautions for Use ................................................ 72

Explanation of terms .......................................... 76

Specifications

Specifications..................................................... 78

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Before using

(5)(6)

Before using

Accessories

The followings are the accessories supplied with this product.

VSB0484

1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead

-10-

2) Battery pack -9-

3) Remote control, button-type battery -22-

4) Multi cable -45-

5) Digital video head cleaner -73-

6) USB cable and CD-ROM -48-, -50-

Optional

1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11GN)

2) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130/1320 mAh)

3) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260/2640 mAh)

4) Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6°/5800 mAh)

5) Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04)

6) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E)

7) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3714ME)

8) Filter kit (VW-LF37WE)

9) Video DC light (VW-LDC102E)

10) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

11) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

12) DV cable (VW-CD1E) ≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

° The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional)

is necessary.

Parts identification and handling

ª Camera

(1)

(2)

(1) White balance sensor -37-

Remote control sensor -23- Grip belt -9-

(2)

Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

(3) (4) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -29-, -33-

Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

(5)

FOCUS]

(6)

Reset button [RESET] -71- Audio-video/S-Video output terminal

(7)

[A/V]

-24-, -35-, -36-, -38-

-45-

≥Use the supplied Multi cable only, otherwise

audio may not be played back normally.

(3)

(4)

(7)

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(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(8) Viewfinder -13-, -76-

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.

(9)

USB terminal [ ] -48-, -57- DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -10-

(10) (11)

DV input/output terminal [DV] -46- Battery holder -10-

(12)

Battery release lever [BATTERY] -10-

(13)

Power switch [OFF/ON] -11-

(14)

Status indicator -11-

(15)

Menu button [MENU] -1 9-

(16) (17)

Joystick -17- Mode dial -17-

(18)

Recording start/stop button -25-

(19)

Before using

(14) (15) (16)

(17)

(18) (19)

(20) (21)

(23)

(20) LCD monitor -13-, -76-

(24)

(25)

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.

(21) LCD monitor open part -13-

Speaker -39-

(22)

Card access lamp -16-

(23)

Card slot -16-

(24)

Card slot cover -16-

(25)

(22)

(28)

(29)

(26)

(27)

Cassette holder -15-

(26)

Accessory shoe

(27)

(30) (31)

≥Accessories, such as a video DC light

(VW-LDC102E; optional), are attached here.

(28) Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -15-

Cassette cover -15-

(29)

Zoom lever [W/T] -29-

(30)

Volume lever [s /VOLr] -39-

(31)

Photoshot button [ ] -27-

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(32)

(32) Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod/VW-CT45E. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the camera.) ≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the

tripod is used. Insert the card first and then attach the tripod.

Fitting the lens cap

Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. ≥The lens cap and the lens cap cord come

pre-attached to the grip belt. ≥When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap

cord in the direction of the arrow. 1 ≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover

the lens with the lens cap for protection.

≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs

firmly.

(33)

(33) Lens hood

In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counterclockwise 1. In order to fit it, put into slot 2, and then rotate it clockwise. ≥Fit the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter

Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) in front of the lens hood. Do not fit the other accessories on the hood. (Except for the lens cap) (Refer to the operating instructions for the Filter Kit.)

≥When fitting the tele conversion lens

(VW-LT3714ME; optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E; optional), first remove the lens hood. (Refer to the operating instructions for the tele conversion lens or the wide conversion lens.)

≥When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter

and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the [W/T] lever is pressed toward the [W] side, the 4 corners of an image will be darkened. (Vignetting) (When fitting 2 lens accessories, first remove the lens hood and then fit them.)

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Before using

The grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Fix the belt.

Power supply

ª Charging the battery

When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product.

≥Battery charging time ( ≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. ( ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product. ≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC

adaptor, then the battery will not get charged.

Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.

1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC

adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2 Put the battery on the battery mount by

aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in.

Charging lamp

Lights up:Charging Goes off: Charging completed Flashing: The battery is over discharged

(discharged excessively). In a while, the lamp will light up and normal charging will start. When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal.

-11-)

-6-)

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Before using

ª Connecting to the AC outlet

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC

adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2 Connect the DC input lead to the AC

adaptor.

3 Connect the DC input lead to this product.

≥The output plug of the AC mains lead is not

completely connected to the AC adaptor socket. As shown in 1, there is a gap.

≥Do not use the power cord for other

equipment since the power cord is exclusively designed for the movie camera. Or do not use the power cord of other equipment for the movie camera.

Fitting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.

Removing the battery

While sliding the [BATTERY] lever, slide the battery to remove it.

BATTERY

≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not

fall. ≥Before removing the battery, be sure to set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile

exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of

time with doors and windows closed.

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CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Before using

Charging time and recordable time

The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer.

Supplied

battery/

(7.2 V/

640 mAh)

VW-VBG130

(7.2 V/

1320 mAh)

VW-VBG260

(7.2 V/

2640 mAh)

VW-VBG6

(7.2 V/

5800 mAh)

A Charging time B Maximum continuously recordable time C Actual recordable time

(The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time on a tape when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc.) “1 h 10 min” indicates 1 hour 10 minutes. ≥The charging time and recordable time shown in

the table are approximations. The times indicate the recordable times when the viewfinder is used. The times in parentheses indicate the recordable times when the LCD monitor is used.

≥We recommend the Battery Pack VW-VBG130,

VW-VBG260 and VW-VBG6 for long time recording (2 hours or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more for actual recording).

A 1 h 40 min B 1 h 15 min

(1 h 10 min)

C 30 min

(30 min)

A 2 h 40 min B 2 h 10 min

(2 h)

C 55 min

(55 min)

A 4 h 55 min B 4 h 25 min

(4 h 5 min)

C 1 h 55 min

(1 h 50 min)

A 10 h 30 min B 10 h 10 min

(9 h 25 min)

C 4 h 30 min

(4 h 10 min)

≥The actual time may become shorter than this.

The recordable time shown in the table are

approximations. The recordable time will

become shorter in the following cases:

≥When you use both the viewfinder and the

LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, etc.

≥When you use this camera with the LCD

monitor lit up with the [POWER LCD] setting.

≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The

main unit of the movie camera being used will

also heat up. This is normal. ≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity,

the display will change: # #

# # . If the battery

discharges, then ( ) will flash.

Turning the camera on

When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment

-76-) may not function properly. Please turn the

( camera on after removing the lens cap.

How to turn on the power

While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

OFF

≥The Status indicator lights red and the power

turns on.

≥In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording

Mode, if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [ON] while the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted, the power turns off.

How to turn off the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

OFF

≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] when not

using the camera.

≥The status indicator goes off when the power

turns off.

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Before using

ª How to turn the power on and off with

the LCD monitor/viewfinder

When the power switch is set to [ON], the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode.

OFF

1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the

viewfinder to use. (

≥The LCD monitor or viewfinder will be

activated.

-13-)

2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the

viewfinder.

≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD

monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

≥The Status indicator automatically goes off

and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to

-14-), the unit goes into quick start

[ON] ( standby mode and the Status indicator lights green.)

≥The power does not turn off even if the

LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted while recording on a tape.

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

viewfinder to turn the power on and use the movie camera again.

Setting date and time

When the movie camera is turned on for the first time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.

≥Select [YES] and press the centre of the

joystick. Do steps 2 and 3 below to set the date/

time.

If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card

Recording Mode.

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

-19-)

(

2008

2 Move the joystick left or right in order to

select the item to be set. Then move the joystick up or down to set the desired value.

≥The year will change as follows:

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

≥The 24-hour clock is used.

3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

About date/time

ª ≥The date and time function are driven by a built-

in lithium battery. ≥Make sure to check the time before recording

because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

OFF

≥The status indicator lights red and the power

turns on.

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Before using

ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery ≥If [0] or [--] is appears when the camera is

turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has run down. Use the steps below to charge the battery. When turn on the power for the first time after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time. Connect the AC adaptor to the camera or attach the battery to the camera, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the camera as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF], the battery is still being recharged.)

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.

Using the LCD monitor

You can record the image while viewing it on the opened LCD monitor.

1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor open part

and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.

≥The brightness and colour level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted from the menu. ≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the camera

may be damaged or fail. ≥If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards

the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when

recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the

viewfinder simultaneously light.

Using the viewfinder

ª Extending the viewfinder

1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by

pinching the extension knob.

≥The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD

monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be deactivated.)

Adjusting the field of view

1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece

corrector knob.

≥It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor

according to your preference.

1 180o 2 90o

≥It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or

90o 2 towards the viewfinder.

12:30:4512:30:4512:30:45

1. 1. 20081. 1. 20081. 1. 2008

12:30:45

1. 1. 2008

≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

from the menu.

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Before using

Quick Start

When quick start is ON the battery power is still being consumed, even when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed. The movie camera will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is reopended. ≥Please note in quick start mode approximately

half the pause recording power is being consumed. Using quick start mode will reduce the battery recording/playback time.

≥This is only activated in the following cases.

≥While using the battery

A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is set. A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode is set.

≥While using the AC adaptor

quick start can be used even if a tape/card is not inserted.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [ON].

-19-)

(

2 While the [OFF/ON] switch is still set to

[ON], close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder.

OFF

≥The Status indicator lights green and the unit

goes into quick start standby mode.

≥The movie camera will not go into quick start

standby unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

Viewfinder.

To cancel Quick Start

1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF].

-19-)

(

≥If the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF] while the

unit is in quick start standby, the power turns off. ≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,

then the status indicator will go off and the

camera will be completely turned off.

≥In the following cases, quick start is cancelled

and the power turns off.

≥When the Mode dial is moved. ≥When the battery or AC adaptor is removed. ≥When both the tape and card are removed

while using the battery in Tape Recording Mode.

≥When the card is removed while using the

battery in Card Recording Mode.

≥When the camera is quick-started with the white

balance on automatic, it may take some time

until the white balance is adjusted if the scene

being recorded has a light source different from

the scene last recorded. (When the colour night

view function is used, however, the white

balance of the scene last recorded is retained.) ≥If the power is turned on in quick start standby,

the zoom magnification becomes 1k and the

picture size may differ from what it was before

quick start standby. ≥If [POWER SAVE] (

and the unit automatically goes into quick start

standby mode, set the [OFF/ON] switch to

[OFF], then to [ON] again. Also, close the LCD

monitor and retract the viewfinder and then

open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder

again.

-65-) is set to [5 MINUTES]

OFF

≥The Status indicator lights red and the

camera is put into recording pause approx.

1.7 seconds after it is turned on.

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Before using

Inserting/removing a cassette

1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on

the power.

2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the

cassette cover.

OPEN/ EJECT

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette

holder will come out.

3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/

remove the cassette.

≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown

in the figure, and then securely insert it as far as it goes.

≥When removing, pull it straight out.

4 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close

the cassette holder.

PUSH

≥The cassette holder is housed.

5 Only after the cassette holder is completely

housed, close the cassette cover tightly.

≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette,

use the blank search function to find the position

where you want to continue recording. If you are

overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be

sure to find the position where you want to

continue recording. ≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get

anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover. ≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassette

completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store

the case in an upright position. (

-75-)

≥If the indicator of the condensation does not

display on the LCD monitor and/or viewfinder

and you notice condensation on the lens or the

main unit, do not open the cassette cover

otherwise condensation may be formed on the

heads or the cassette tape. (

When the cassette holder does not

-72-)

come out

≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then

open it again completely. ≥Check if the battery has run down.

When the cassette holder cannot be

housed

≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON]

again. ≥Check if the battery has run down.

Accidental erasure prevention

If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the [SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded. When recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the direction of the [REC] arrow).

R E C

SAVE

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Before using

Inserting/removing a card

Before inserting/removing a card, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. ≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power

turned on, this camera may malfunction or the data recorded on the card may be lost.

1 Turn off the power 1.

Card access lamp

OFF

≥Check that the Status indicator has gone off.

2 Open the card slot cover.

3 Insert/remove the card into/from the card

slot.

≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1

towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes.

≥When removing the card, press the centre of

the card and then pull it straight out.

4 Securely close the card slot cover.

Concerning the card

ª ≥Do not format the card with another movie

camera or any personal computer. This operation may make the card unusable.

≥If you wish to use Memory Cards that are 4 GB,

SDHC Memory Cards only can be used.

≥Memory Cards greater than 4 GB without the

SDHC Logo are not compliant with the SD specifications.

≥When the camera accesses the card (reading,

recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access

lamp lights up. ≥If the following operations are performed when

the access lamp is lit, then the card or the

recorded data may be damaged or the camera

may malfunction.

≥Inserting or removing the card. ≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode

dial.

≥Removing the battery or AC adaptor.

SD Card

ª ≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card

label corresponds to the total amount of

capacity to protect and manage the copyright

and the capacity available as conventional

memory for a movie camera, personal computer

or other equipment.

This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory cards. (When using a SDHC Memory card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)

Concerning the write protection

switch on the SD Card

≥The SD Card has a write protection switch on it.

If the switch is moved to [LOCK], you cannot

write to the card, erase the data on it, or format

it. If it is moved back, you can.

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Before using

Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

: TAPE RECORDING MODE

Use this when you record the image on a tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.)

: TAPE PLAYBACK MODE

Use this to play back a tape.

: CARD RECORDING MODE

Use this to record still pictures on a card.

: CARD PLAYBACK MODE

Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on a card.

: PC CONNECTION MODE

You can view or edit the images recorded on a card on your personal computer.

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How to use the joystick

ª Basic joystick operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and then push in the centre to set it.

1 Select by moving up. 2 Select by moving down. 3 Select by moving left. 4 Select by moving right. 5 Determine by pushing the centre.

Joystick and screen display

Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes. (In the Tape playback mode or the Card Playback Mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.)

1) Tape recording mode

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO])

2 Fade 3 Backlight compensation -30-

1/3

1 Help mode -19- 2 Soft skin mode 1 Tele macro -32-

2/3

3 Colour night view 2 Recording check

3/3

1 Blank search -26-

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

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2) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL])

2 Iris or gain value 3 White balance -36-

4/4

1 Shutter speed -38- 2

5/5

Manual focus adjustment -37-

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape. ≥2 is displayed only when the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS].

3) Tape playback mode

3 Playback/pause 4 Stop -39- 2 Rewind (review playback) -39- 1 Fast forward (cue playback) -39-

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4) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO])

2 Self-timer recording 3 Backlight compensation -30-

1/2

1 Help mode -19- 2 Soft skin mode

2/2

1 Tele macro -32-

5) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL])

2 Iris or gain value 3 White balance -36-

3/3

1 Shutter speed -38- 2

4/4

Manual focus adjustment -37-

≥1 is displayed only when the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS].

6) Card Playback Mode

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Before using

Help mode

Select an icon for an explanation of the function.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick right to select the Help

mode icon [ ].

3 Move the joystick up, left, or right to select

the desired icon.

Switching the language

You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen.

1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired

language.

Using the menu screen

For each individual menu, please refer to -63-.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

≥The menu corresponding to the mode

selected by the mode dial is displayed.

≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is

displayed.

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the top menu.

≥An explanation of the selected icon is

displayed on the screen.

≥Each time the joystick is moved down, the

indication changes.

To exit the Help mode

Select [EXIT] icon or press the [MENU] button.

≥When the Help mode is used, it is not possible

to record or set the functions.

3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

4 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the sub-menu.

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5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

6 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be set.

7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

To exit the menu screen

Press the [MENU] button.

To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

Operating with remote control

The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

2 Select a menu item.

≥Use the direction buttons (3, 2, 1, 4) and

[ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the main unit.

3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu

screen.

About the menu setting

ª ≥The menu is not displayed while recording on a

tape or a card. Also, you cannot record on a tape or a card while the menu is displayed.

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Before using

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder

ª Adjusting the brightness and colour

level

Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >>

[YES].

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be adjusted.

[LCD SET]

:Brightness of the LCD monitor

:Colour level of the LCD monitor

[EVF SET]

:Brightness of the viewfinder

3 Move the joystick left or right to move the

bar indication representing the brightness.

4 Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to

complete the settings.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted.

≥To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close

the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder to activate it.

≥These settings will not affect the images actually

recorded.

In order to increase the brightness of

the entire LCD monitor

Set [SETUP] >> [POWER LCD] >> [ON].

≥The [ ] indication appears on the LCD

monitor.

≥If the [POWER LCD] is set to [ON], the entire

LCD monitor will become approx. twice as bright as the normal.

≥To cancel the [POWER LCD] function, set

[SETUP] >> [POWER LCD] >> [OFF].

≥This will not affect the images to be recorded. ≥If you turn on the camera when the AC adaptor

is used, the [POWER LCD] function will automatically be activated.

≥You cannot use this function in PC Connection

Mode.

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Using the remote control

ª Remote control

Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this camera to be controlled.

(1) (2)

(1) On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY]

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Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -65-

(2) (3)

Audio dubbing button [AUDIO DUB] -47- Record button [¥REC] -46-

(4)

Direction buttons [3, 2, 1, 4] -20-

(5)

(3) (4)

(5)

(7)

(10)

(11) (12) (13)

Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢

(10) (11) Rewind/review button [6] (12) Pause button [;] (13) Stop button [∫] (14) Recording start/stop button

(14)

(15) (16)

(17)

[START/STOP] ¢

(15) Playback button [PLAY 1] (16) Fast forward/cue button [5] (17) Enter button [ENTER] -20-

¢ means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the movie camera.

Install a button-type battery

Install the button-type battery supplied in the remote control before using it.

1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the

battery holder.

(6)

(8) (9)

(6)

Slow/frame-by-frame forward button [E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢

(7) (8) Search button [VAR SEARCH] -40- (9)

Menu button [MENU] ¢ -20-

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2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark

facing upward and get the battery holder back in place.

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CAUTION

Warning

Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put ButtonType battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.

Before using

Selecting the remote control mode

If 2 cameras are used simultaneously, set the mode for one pair of movie camera and remote control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to [VCR2]. This will prevent interference between the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When the button-type battery is replaced, the setting will revert to the default [VCR1].)

1 Setting on the camera:

Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or [VCR2].

2 Setting on the remote control:

2 1

ª Remote control usable range

≥The distance between the remote control and

the camera: Within approx. 5 m Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right

[VCR1]: Press [D] and [∫] simultaneously. 1 [VCR2]: Press [E] and [∫] simultaneously. 2

Concerning the button-type battery

ª ≥When the button-type battery runs down,

replace it with a new battery (part number: CR2025). The battery is normally expected to last about 1 year, but it depends on operation frequency.

≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of

children.

≥If the remote control mode of the camera and

that of the remote control do not match with each other, “REMOTE” will appear. When the remote control is operated for the first time after the camera is turned on, “CHECK REMOTE MODE” ( impossible. Set the same remote control mode.

≥The remote control is intended for indoor

operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the movie camera may not operate properly even within the usable ranges.

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Record mode

Check before recording

Check the following before recording important events such as weddings or when the movie camera has not been used for a long time. Conduct a test recording to make sure that the image recording and the audio recording work properly.

ª Basic camera holding

1) Hold the camera with both hands.

2) Run your hand through the grip belt.

3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands.

4) Keep your arms near your body.

5) Slightly open your legs.

≥When you are in the open air, record pictures

with the sunlight as far in the background as possible. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.

Check points

ª ≥Remove the lens cap. (-8-)

(When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.)

≥Grip belt adjustment ( ≥Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.

(Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor and viewfinder are closed. Even if the LCD monitor and viewfinder are closed during recording, the power will not turn off until recording stops.)

≥Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder (

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≥Power supply ( ≥Insert a cassette/card ( ≥Setting date/time ( ≥Getting the remote control ready ( ≥Setting SP/LP mode (

About auto mode

ª ≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[AUTO], and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.

≥Auto white balance: ≥Auto focusing: -77-

≥Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.,

the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. (When set to the Tape recording mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/250.)

≥Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted

depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus.

≥Scene mode setting ( ≥White balance setting ( ≥Shutter speed setting ( ≥Iris/gain value setting ( ≥Focus setting (

Recording mode

You can switch the tape recording mode.

≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

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1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >>

[REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP].

If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled.

≥We recommend using the SP mode for

important recording.

≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the

LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode.

≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image

recorded in the LP mode. (

≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be

degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled.

≥Playback on other digital video equipment

or on digital video equipment without the LP mode.

≥Playback of the image on other digital video

equipment recorded in the LP mode.

≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback.

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