Panasonic NV-GS33EB, NV-GS22, NV-GS33, NV-GS22EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS22EB

NV-GS33EB

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT0H66-1

Dear Customer,

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

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.

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

AC Adaptor

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC

Adaptor.

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.

Connector Cover

ª How to

replace the Fuse

1) Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver.

2) Replace the fuse and attach the Fuse Cover.

Fuse Cover

Fuse

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Operating Instructions

≥These Operating Instructions apply to models

NV-GS22 and NV-GS33.

≥The illustrations used in these Operating

Instructions show model NV-GS33, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.

≥Depending on the model, some functions are

not available.

≥Windows is a trademark or registered

trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

≥All other company and product names in the

operating instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations.

Pages for reference

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

Use only the recommended accessories.

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ª WARNING

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.

≥The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected

technologies and is protected by the patented technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use these copyright-protected technologies, authorization of the Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie Camera.

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Contents

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

Before Use

Standard Accessories...................................... 5

Optional Accessories....................................... 5

Controls and Components............................... 5

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

Power Supply .................................................. 9

Charging Time and Available Recording

Time............................................................ 10

The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt .............. 10

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

Attaching the Shoulder Strap......................... 11

Inserting a Cassette....................................... 12

Turning on the Movie Camera ....................... 12

Selecting Modes ............................................ 12

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

Using the Menu Screen ................................. 14

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

Setting Date and Time................................... 15

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge................. 16

LP Mode ........................................................ 16

Audio Recording Mode.................................. 16

Recording Mode

About Recording............................................ 17

Recording on a Tape..................................... 17

Photoshot ...................................................... 18

Quick Start..................................................... 19

Self-timer Recording...................................... 19

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

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

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

Fade In/Out Functions ................................... 21

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

Night View Functions..................................... 22

Soft Skin Function ......................................... 22

Wind Noise Reduction Function.................... 22

Cinema Function ........................................... 22

Recording in Special Situations..................... 23

Recording in Natural Colours ........................ 23

Adjusting White Balance Manually ................ 24

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................ 25

Manual Iris Adjustment .................................. 25

Manual Focus Adjustment ............................. 25

Digital Effect Functions.................................. 26

Playback Mode

Playing Back a Tape ..................................... 29

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 29

Slow Motion Playback ................................... 30

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ 30

Index Search Functions................................. 30

Playback Zoom Function ............................... 31

Playback Digital Effect Functions.................. 32

Playing Back on Your TV .............................. 32

Editing Mode

Audio Dubbing............................................... 34

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS)

Cassette...................................................... 34

Using the DV Cable for Recording ................ 35

Using as a Web Camera or with

DV STUDIO ................................................ 35

Others

Indications ..................................................... 36

Initializing the Modes..................................... 37

Warning/Alarm Indications ............................ 37

Notes and Hints............................................. 37

Cautions for Use............................................ 41

Before Requesting Repair

(Problems and Solutions) ........................... 44

Explanation of Terms .................................... 46

Specifications

Specifications ................................................ 48

Index.............................................................. 49

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Before Use

ª Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥For UK customers: 08705 357357 ≥For Republic of Ireland customers:

01 289 8333

≥Visit our website for product information ≥E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Technical Support for AV Software

≥For callers in UK: 08701 505610 ≥For callers in ROI: 0044 8701 505610

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK ≥Order accessory and consumable items for your

product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday–Friday 9:00am– 5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays).

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory

ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution

facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥It couldn’t be simpler! ≥Also available through our Internet is direct

shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.

VSK0651

K2GJ2DZ00017

RJA0053-3X

CGA-DU07

VGQ7304

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type

-7-

Battery

4) Free Style Remote Controller with Mic -8-

5) Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord -11-

6) AV Cable -32-

7) S-Video Cable -33-

8) Shoulder Strap -11-

9) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and

CD-ROM)

10) Cleaning Cloth

Optional Accessories

1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD10B)

2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU07/680mAh)

3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh)

4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh)

5) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW2707N2E)

6) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT2714N2E)

7) ND Filter (VW-LND27E)

8) MC Protector (VW-LMC27E)

9) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)

10) Video DC Light (VW-LDC10E)

11) Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VZ-LL10E)

12) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)

13) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

14) Snow & Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS55E)

15) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

16) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board

(VW-DTM41E)

17) DV Editing Software (VW-DTM40E) ≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

Controls and Components

ª Movie Camera

N2QAGC000018

K2KC4CB00009

VFA0425

N2QCBD000030

7)6) 8)

K2KC4CB00008

10)

VFC3778

VGQ7697

VFC3506

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains

-9-

Lead

2) Battery Pack -9-

(1)(2)

(3) (4) (5)

COLOUR

SOFT

TELE

(7)

(8)

NIGHT VIEW

REC

BACK LIGHT

SKIN

STILL

ENTER

FADE

MACRO

(6)

MULTI/ P-IN-P

(14)

(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)

(1) LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN4] -13-

-5-

(2) LCD Monitor -13-, -44-

Before Use

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.

(3)

Colour Night View Button [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] -22-

(4) (5)

Tele Macro Button [TELE MACRO] -20- Multi Button [MULTI] -27-

(6)

-22-

Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -27- Recording Check Button [S] -17-

(7)

Recording Button [REC] (Available only with NV-GS33)

(8)

Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] -21- Pause Button [;] -30-

(9)

-35-

Still Button [STILL] -18- Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -29-

(10)

Play Button [1] -29-

(11)

Enter Button [ENTER] -14-

(12)

Stop Button [∫] -29- Fade Button [FADE] -21- Rewind/Review Button [6] -29-

(13)

Menu Button [MENU] -14-

(14)

(21) (15) (16) (17) (18)

(19) (20)

Lens Hood -44-

(15) (16)

Recording Lamp -17- Lens

(17) (18) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -20-, -22-

Lock Button -11-

(19)

Lock Cover -11-

(20)

Accessory Shoe

(21)

(22)

(23)

≥Accessories, such as a stereo microphone

(VW-VMS2E; optional), are attached here.

(22) Eyecup (23) Power LCD Button [POWER LCD] -13-

Power LCD Lamp -13-

(24)

(25)

(26)

S-VIDEO

OUT

(27)

(28)

Cassette Holder

(24) (25) Cassette Compartment Cover -12- (26)

Speaker -29- USB Socket [ ] -35-

(27)

S-Video Output Socket [S-VIDEO OUT]

(28)

-33-

White Balance Sensor -24-

(29)

REMOTE/MIC

(PLUG IN POWER)

(30)

(29)

A/V OUT

PHONES

(31) (32)

Remote Control Sensor -9-

(30)

Socket for Free Style Remote Controller with Mic [REMOTE]

-18-

Microphone Socket [MIC]

≥When connecting an external microphone

or audio equipment to this socket, the built-in microphone does not operate.

≥When connecting the Free Style Remote

Controller with Mic to this socket and the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in microphone does not operate.

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≥When connecting the pin plug of the Free

Style Remote Controller with Mic to this socket, plug it in as far as it goes.

≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used.

≥The microphone may make noises

depending on the type of it. In this case, we recommend using the battery for the Movie Camera.

(31) Audio-Video Output Socket [A/V OUT] -32-

Headphone Socket [PHONES]

≥Connecting an AV Cable to this socket

activates the Movie Camera’s built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc. deactivates it.

≥When connecting the pin plug of the AV

Cable to this socket, plug it in as far as it goes.

≥When using headphones, set [AV JACK] of

the [INITIAL] sub-menu to [OUT/PHONES]. If you set [AV JACK] to [OUT], you may hear noises on the right.

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Before Use

(32) DV Terminal [DV] (Input function on

NV-GS33 Model only)

-35-

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.

(33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)

(39) (40)

START

QUICK

OFF

(41) (42)

(43)

(33) Viewfinder -12-, -44-

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.

(34)

Eyepiece Corrector Knob -13- Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] - 18-

(35)

Zoom Lever [W/T] [`VOL/JOG_] -19-

(36) (37)

Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] - 12- Reset Button [RESET] -37-

(38)

Mode Dial -12-

(39)

Quick Start Recording Button

(40)

[QUICK START]

-19-

Quick Start Recording Lamp -19-

(41)

Recording Start/Stop Button -17- Power Switch [OFF/ON] -12-, -17-, -41-

(42)

Power Lamp -12-, -17-, -29-

(43)

(44)(45)(46)

ª Remote Controller

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

(50) (51)

DISPLAY

(52)

MULTI/

(53)

STILL ADV

OFF/ON

P.B. DI G I TA L

(50) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -37-

Indication Output Button [OSD] -33-

(51) (52)

Display Button [DISPLAY] -36- Reset Button [RESET] -46-

(53)

Recording Button [¥REC] (Available only

(54)

with NV-GS33) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -34-

(55)

Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed

(56)

Search Function [π, ∫] Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom Function [π, ∑, ∏, ∫]

OSD

DISPLAY

MULTI/ P-IN-P

STILL ADV

(57)

INDEX INDEX

(58)

SELECT

(59)

STORE

(60)

OFF/ON

(61)

P.B.DIGITAL

START/

PHOTO

DATE/

STOP

OSD

SHOT

TIME

RESET

ZOOM

TITLE

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

sVOLr

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

P.B. ZOOM

STOP

INDEX INDEX

∫

SELECT

VAR.

STORE

ENTER

-35-

START/

PHOTO

DATE/

STOP

SHOT

TIME

RESET

ZOOM

TITLE

¥REC

A.DUB

sVOLr

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

P.B. ZOOM

STOP

∫

VAR.

ENTER

(54)

(55)

(56)

-30-

-32-

(62)

(63) (64)

(49)

(47)(48)

Mode Selector Switch

(44)

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Shoulder Strap Holders -11-

(45) (46)

Grip Belt (One-touch Free Style Grip Belt)

-17-, -23-

-10-

Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] -10-

(47)

Battery Holder

(48) (49) Tripod Receptacle

≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an

optional tripod.

(57)

Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D] (E: reverse, D:forward) Index Search Buttons [:, 9]

(58)

-30-

(:: reverse, 9:forward) Selection Button [SELECT] -32-

(59) (60)

Store Button [STORE] -32- Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -32-

(61)

Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]

(62)

-19-, -29-, -31-

Variable Speed Search Button

(63)

[VAR. SEARCH]

(64)

Menu Button [MENU] -14-

-30-

-7-

-31-

Before Use

(65) (66)

(67) (68) (69) (70)

P.B. DI G I TA L

(65) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -18-

Title Button [TITLE]

(66)

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

DISPLAY

RESET

TITLE

MULTI/

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

STOP

INDEX INDEX

∫

SELECT

VAR.

STORE

ENTER

OFF/ON

START/

STOP

ZOOM

sVOLr

P.B. ZOOM

(71)

(72)

(73)

(74)

(75)

≥This Movie Camera cannot be operated

with this button.

(67) Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button

[MULTI/P-IN-P]

(68)

Rewind/Review Button [6] -29- Pause Button [;] -30-

(69)

Stop Button [∫] -29-

(70)

Recording Start/Stop Button

(71)

[START/STOP] Play Button [1] -29-

(72) (73)

Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -29- Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] - 31-

(74)

Enter Button [ENTER] -14-

(75)

-27-

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ª Free Style Remote Controller with Mic

This controller allows the scene to be shot from various angles, high to low, and is also convenient when the Tripod is used. When the controller is not in use, attach the clip to the Grip Belt for convenience. This controller allows the Movie Camera to be for left-handed users.

(81)

(76) (77) (78) (79) (80)

microphone on the Movie Camera is deactivated.

(81) Clip

≥Insert the plug securely into the [REMOTE]

Socket as far as it will goes. A loose connection will spoil normal operation.

The Remote Controller

ª Inserting a Button-type Battery

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

1 While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the

Battery Holder.

2 Insert the button-type battery with the (i)

marking facing upward.

3 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.)

(76) Microphone [MIC] -18-

Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]

(77) (78) Zoom Lever [W/T]

≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stages.

(79) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (80) Microphone Switch Button [TALK] -18-

≥When the Free Style Remote Controller with

Mic is connected to [REMOTE] Socket and the [TALK] Button is pressed, the narration microphone is activated and the built-in

-8-

Before Use

615

≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when

inserting the battery.

WARNING

“THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE. REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MANUFACTURER. THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME MANNER AND LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE CORRECT POLARITY CONNECTIONS OBSERVED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-CHARGE THE OLD BATTERY OR RE-USE IT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. IT SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN WASTE PRODUCTS DESTINED FOR BURIAL RATHER THAN INCINERATION.”

ª Using the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote

Control Sensor and press an appropriate button.

(29) of the Movie Camera

≥If the Remote Controller Mode of the Movie

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

Setup on the Movie Camera:

Set [REMOTE] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the desired Remote Controller Mode. (

-15-)

Setup on the Remote Controller:

STILL ADV

PAUS E

STILL ADV

;

INDEX INDEX

STOP

P.B. ZOOM

∫

[VCR1]:

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

[VCR2]:

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

≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is

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

Power Supply

ª Using the AC Adaptor

15˚

(29)

≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within

approximately 5 metres

≥Angle: Within approximately 15o in the

vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis

≥The above operating 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 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.

Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie Camera.

2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC

Adaptor.

3 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC

Adaptor and the AC mains socket.

≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug does not fit

entirely into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown 1.

≥Before connecting or disconnecting the

power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on the Movie Camera to [OFF] and make sure that Power Lamp is not lit.

ª Using the Battery

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

≥We recommend using Panasonic’s Battery. ≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this Movie

Camera when batteries of other companies are used.

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Before Use

1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and

charge it.

≥Since the Battery will not be charged when

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

≥The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging

starts.

≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off,

charging is completed.

≥When charging the overdischarged battery,

the [CHARGE] lamp blinks at first, but the battery is charged normally. When the temperature of the battery is too high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp blinks and the charging time becomes longer than usual.

2 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie

Camera.

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (42) to [OFF] and, while pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button Battery or DC Input Lead upward to disconnect it.

PUSH

BATT

(47),slide the

(47)

(42)

OFF

Charging Time and Available Recording Time

CGA-DU07 A 1h30min.

B 2h15min.(1h50min.) C 1h10min.(55min.)

CGA-DU14 A 2h45min.

B 4h30min.(3h40min.) C 2h15min.(1h50min.)

CGA-DU21 A 3h55min.

B 6h45min.(5h30min.) C 3h25min.(2h45min.)

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.) “1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.

≥Battery CGA-DU07 is supplied. ≥The times shown in the table are approximate

times. The numbers indicate the recording time when the Viewfinder is used. 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 25oC and humidity of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.

≥The available recording time becomes shorter if

you use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor simultaneously when using the 0 Lux Night View function, rotating the LCD Monitor frontward to record yourself or setting [EVF ON/AUTO] to [ON].

The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt

ª To Use as a Grip Belt

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

1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-37-.

2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size

of your hand.

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Before Use

3 Reattach the Grip Belt.

ª To Use as a Hand Strap

Using the Grip Belt as the hand strap makes it easier to handle and carry a Movie Camera. It is more convenient to use with the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic.

1 Open the Lock Cover (20) by holding the

tabs on both sides 1, press the Lock

(19) and detach the Grip Belt.

Button

(20)

(19)

2 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

≥When returning the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt

Attachment, press the Lock Cover 2 to ensure that it is securely locked.

Attaching the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

1 Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through

the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then pass the other end through the loop made by itself and pull tight.

2 Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through

the hole in the Grip Belt Attachment and the Lens Cap through the Lens Cap Cord.

3 Slide A to the direction of the arrow and

reattach the Grip Belt.

4 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist.

≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the

Grip Belt. (It is not possible when using as a hand strap.)

≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover

the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping the Movie Camera.

1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through

the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie Camera.

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Before Use

2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it

through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.

≥Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the

Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

≥Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to

the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way.

Inserting a Cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (37) toward

the front and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

(37)

OPEN /

EJECT

2 Insert a Cassette.

prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow direction).

R E C

SAVE

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-37-.

Turning on the Movie Camera

ª How to Turn on the Power

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (42) to [ON] while

pressing the button 1.

≥The [POWER] Lamp

OFF

(42)

(43)

ª How to Turn off the Power 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (42) to [OFF] while

pressing the button 1.

(42)

OFF

(43) lights up.

3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH] mark 1.

PUSH

4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.

ª Accidental Erasure Prevention

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

Selecting Modes

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode Dial.

1 Rotate the Mode Dial (39).

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:Tape Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape.

:Tape Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape.

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

ª Using the Viewfinder

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

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Before Use

1 Pull the Viewfinder.

2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector

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To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the LCD Monitor

Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON]. ≥The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD

Monitor is opened.

≥When you turn the Movie Camera off, this

setting is cancelled.

ª Using the LCD Monitor

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

1 Put a finger on the [OPEN4] Knob (1) and

pull the LCD Monitor of the arrow.

≥The Viewfinder is deactivated. ≥The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum

of 120o. If you open the LCD monitor by 120o, it becomes convenient to operate menus or to play back pictures.

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2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to

the desired recording angle.

≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of

180o 1 from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90o 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Movie Camera.

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

ª Adjusting Brightness and Colour

Level

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed.

LCD/EVF SETUP

1LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+]

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

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

;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP !/MENU:EXIT

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]

Adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

To Adjust

Press the [;/∫] Button and select the item to be adjusted, and then press the [6/5] Button 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.

To Increase the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor

Press the [POWER LCD] Button. When you press [POWER LCD] button, the LCD monitor becomes bright about twice as much as usual.

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POWER

LCD

The [POWER LCD] Lamp ≥When turning the power on with using AC

Adaptor, [POWER LCD] function is automatically effective.

To Resume Normal Brightness

Press the [POWER LCD] Button again.

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≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded

images.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -44-.

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Before Use

Using the Menu Screen

To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Movie Camera displays various function setups on Menus. ≥When operating the menu with the Viewfinder,

set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON] or rotate the LCD monitor by 180o.

1 Press the [MENU] Button (14).

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≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode

selected by using the Mode Dial displayed.

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2 Press the [;/∫] Button to select a desired

Sub-Menu.

≥Press the [;/∫] Button to display the

highlighted item.

3 Press the [5] Button to display the

selected Sub-Menu.

4 Press the [;/∫] Button to select the item. 5 Press the [5] Button to display the

selected item.

6 Press the [;/∫] Button to select the desired

mode and press [ENTER] Button to determine the setting.

≥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, [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] Buttons and [ENTER] Button on the Remote Controller. (

To Return the Previous Screen

Press the [6] Button.

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. (The setups of [EFFECT2] (

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

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List of Menus

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

ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU]

Tape Recording Mode

TAPE RECORDING MENU

CAMERA !

DIGITAL RECORDING DISPLAY LCD/EVF INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT MENU:EXIT

1) [CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode

[SIS]

Image Stabilizer

[D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom

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[SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect

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[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode ≥If you press [6] Button, the menu changes

back to the previous screen.

2) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT1]

Digital Effects 1

[EFFECT2]

Digital Effects 2

[MULTI MODE]

Multi-Picture Mode

3) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

[SCENE INDEX]

Scene Index Mode

[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction

[ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone

[CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording

4) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode

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PROG.AE SIS D.ZOOM SHTR EFFECT SELF TIMER USB FUNCTION

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Before Use

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

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[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode

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[C.RESET]

Counter Reset

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≥It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot

reset the Time Code.

5) [LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

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[SELF REC]

Recording Yourself

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[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder

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6) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search

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[DEMO MODE]

Demonstration Mode ≥If no operation takes place for approximately

10 minutes after the AC Adaptor was connected to the Movie Camera and the [OFF/ON] Switch was turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette, 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].

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

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[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

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[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp

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[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

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[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

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[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode

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ª [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

Tape Playback Mode

TAPE PLAYBACK MENU

PLAYBACK !

DIGITAL RECORDING DISPLAY LCD/EVF INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT MENU:EXIT

SEARCH 12bit AUDIO AUDIO OUT

Playback Functions Sub-Menu

[SEARCH]

Index Search Mode

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[12bit AUDIO]

Audio Selector

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[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode

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2) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT ON]

Digital Effect On/Off

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[EFFECT SEL]

Digital Effect Selection

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3) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

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[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

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4) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu ≥All of the items on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] Main-Menu.

5) [LCD/EVF]

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

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[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder

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6) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search

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[AV JACK]

AV Socket

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[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

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[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp

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[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

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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.

STILL

ENTER

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1) [PLAYBACK]

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Before Use

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

CLOCK SET

1YEAR 2004

MONTH 10 DAY 8 HOUR 14 MIN. 30

;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP

!/MENU:EXIT

2 Press the [;/∫] Button to select [YEAR],

[MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and press the [6/5] Button to set it to the desired value.

≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.

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

3 Press the [MENU] Button (14) to finish

setting the date and time.

≥The clock operation starts from [00] second.

≥If the built-in battery is weak, the [0] Indication

flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.

≥The clock uses the 24-hour system.

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

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

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie

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

LP Mode

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

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

Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image, or some normal functions may be restricted. ≥The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are

not completely compatible with other equipment.

≥Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode.

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Audio Recording Mode

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

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

battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months.

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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