Panasonic NV-GS400GN User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS400GN

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Information for Your Safety

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

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

AC Adaptor ≥The rating plate is on the underside of

the AC Adaptor.

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.

≥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 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. ≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

Pages for reference

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

-00-

ª WARNING

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

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

Use only the recommended accessories.

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.

Contents

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

Before Use

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

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

Controls and Components............................... 4

The Remote Controller .................................... 7

Power Supply .................................................. 8

Charging Time and

Available Recording Time ............................. 9

The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt................ 9

Attaching the Lens Cap ................................. 10

Attaching the Shoulder Strap......................... 10

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

Using a Card.................................................. 11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recording Mode

About Recording............................................ 19

Recording on a Tape..................................... 19

Recording a Still Picture on a Card

(Photoshot) ................................................. 21

Quick Start..................................................... 22

Self-timer Recording...................................... 23

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

Digital Zoom Function.................................... 24

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

Fade In/Out Functions ................................... 25

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

Night View Functions..................................... 25

Soft Skin Function ......................................... 26

Wind Noise Reduction Function.................... 26

Wide/Pro-Cinema Function ........................... 26

Cinema Function ........................................... 27

Recording in Special Situations..................... 27

Recording in Natural Colours ........................ 27

Adjusting White Balance Manually ................ 28

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................ 29

Manual Iris Adjustment .................................. 30

Manual Focus Adjustment ............................. 30

Recording with Fixed Brightness................... 30

Advanced Functions...................................... 31

Using the Auto Pop-up Flash......................... 32

Red Eye Reduction Function......................... 33

Digital Effect Functions.................................. 33

Playback Mode

Playing Back a Tape ..................................... 36

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 36

Slow Motion Playback ................................... 37

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ 37

Index Search Function .................................. 38

Playback Zoom Function ............................... 38

Playback Digital Effect Functions.................. 39

Playing Back a Card...................................... 39

Slide Show .................................................... 40

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

Adding a Title ................................................ 41

Writing Printing Data on a Card..................... 41

Protecting the Files on a Card ....................... 42

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ......... 42

Formatting a Card ......................................... 43

Playing Back on Your TV .............................. 43

Editing Mode

Recording from a Tape onto a Card.............. 45

Audio Dubbing............................................... 45

Copying on a DVD-R or

an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette................... 46

Recording the Contents of

Other Equipment......................................... 46

Using the DV Cable for Recording ................ 47

Printing pictures with directly connecting

to the printer (PictBridge)............................ 47

With a PC

Copying Still Pictures to a PC ....................... 49

Using as a Web Camera ............................... 49

Using MotionDV STUDIO .............................. 49

Using SD Viewer ........................................... 50

Using a Card in a Personal Computer........... 50

Others

Indications ..................................................... 51

Initializing the Modes..................................... 53

Warning/Alarm Indications ............................ 53

Notes and Hints............................................. 54

Cautions for Use............................................ 61

Before Requesting Repair

(Problems and Solutions) ........................... 65

Explanation of Terms .................................... 67

Specifications

Specifications ................................................ 69

Before Use

Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.

6)5)

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains

-8-

Lead

2) Battery Pack -8-

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type

-7-

Battery

4) Free Style Remote Controller with Mic -7-

5) Lens Cap -10-

6) AV Cable -43-

7) Shoulder Strap -10-

8) Digital Video Head Cleaner -63-

9) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and CD-ROM)

Optional Accessories

1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD11GN)

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

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

4) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW4307ME)

5) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT4314NE)

6) Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE)

7) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)

8) Video DC Light (VW-LDC10E)

9) Video DC Light (VW-LDH3E)

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

11) Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VW-LL3E)

12) Stereo Zoom Microphone (VW-VMH3E)

13) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)

14) Video Flash (VW-FLH3E)

15) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

16) Snow & Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS400E)

17) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

18) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board (VW-DTM41E)

19) 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.)

20) SD Memory Card (RP-SD032/ RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/ RP-SDH512/RP-SDH01G)

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

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

≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

Controls and Components

ª Movie Camera

(1)

(4) (5) (6)

(2) (3)

(1) Smart Accessory Shoe

≥The Video DC Light (VW-LDH3E; optional),

Video Flash (VW-FLH3E; optional) or the Stereo Zoom Microphone (VW-VMH3E; optional), etc. can be attached here. Power is supplied directly from the Movie Camera when using an accessory supported by the Smart Accessory Shoe.

≥Do not touch the connector part of the

Smart Accessory Shoe.

(2) LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN]

-12-

LCD Monitor -12-, -65-

(3)

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.

(4)

Card Slot Cover -11- Card Slot -11-

(5)

Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] -11-

(6)

(12)(13)(14)(15)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10) (11)

ASPECT/ PRO-CINEMA

COLOUR

NIGHT VIEW

MULTI/

BACK LIGHT

ACCESS

(16)

P-IN-P

REC

TELE

SOFT

MACRO

SKIN

STILL

ENTER

FADE

PUSH

(17)(18)(19)

SD CARD

(20)(21)

(7) Aspect/Pro-Cinema Button

[ASPECT/PRO-CINEMA]

(8)

Flash Button [ß] -32- Recording Check Button [S] -19-

(9)

-26-

Recording Button [REC] -47- Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] -25-, -47-

(10)

Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] -11-

(11)

Multi Button [MULTI] -34-, -40-

(12)

Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -34- Super Colour Night View Button

(13)

[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] -26-

(14)

Tele Macro Button [TELE MACRO] -23-

(15)

Menu Button [MENU] -13-

(16) (17)

Pause Button [;] -39-

-25-

Still Button [STILL] -20-, -33- Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -36-, -39-

(18)

Play Button [1] -36-, -39-

(19)

Enter Button [ENTER] -14- Stop Button [∫] -36-, -39-

(20)

Fade Button [FADE] -25- Rewind/Review Button [6] -36-, -39-

(21)

(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)

(33)(34) (35) (36)

(32)

(22)

Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

(23) Lens Hood -65-

Multi Manual Ring -23-, -29-, -30-, -30-

(24)

Microphone (built-in, stereo) -24-, -26-

(25)

(29)

(30)

(31)

Before Use

(26)

Focus/Zoom Button [FOCUS/ZOOM] -30- Shutter/Iris Button [SHUTTER/IRIS]

(27)

-29-, -30-

White Balance Button [WB] -28-

(28)

Eyecup

(29) (30) Power LCD Button [POWER LCD] -13-

Power LCD Lamp -13- Mode Selector Switch

(31)

[AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK]

(32)

Grip Belt Release Button -10-

(33)

White Balance Sensor -28- Recording Lamp -19-

(34)

Auto Pop-up Flash -32-

(35)

Remote Control Sensor -8-

(36)

(37)

REMOTE/MIC

(PLUG IN POWER)

(38)

AV IN/OUT

PHONES

(39)

(37)

USB Socket [ ] -49- Socket for Free Style Remote Controller

(38)

with Mic [REMOTE]

(40)(41)(42)(43)

-20-

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.

≥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.

(39) Audio-Video Input/Output Socket

[AV IN/OUT]

-43-

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.

-19-, -27-, -31-

-59-

-20-

Before Use

≥When using headphones, set [AV JACK] of

the [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES]. If you set [AV JACK] to [OUT], you may hear noises on the right.

(40) Reset Button [RESET] -5 3-

Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] - 11-

(41)

Speaker -36-

(42)

Sub Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]

(43)

≥It is convenient to record images at lower

position etc.

(44)

QUICK

START

(45)

(46)

(47)

(48)

(44) Mode Dial -12-

Quick Start Recording Button

(45)

[QUICK START]

-22-

Quick Start Recording Lamp -22-

(46)

Power Lamp -12-, -19-, -36- Recording Start/Stop Button -19-

(47)

Power Switch [OFF/ON] -12-, -19-, -36-, -61-

(48)

Cassette Holder

(49) (50) Cassette Compartment Cover -11-

Zoom Lever [W/T] -23-, -24-

(51)

Volume/Jog Lever [sVOL/JOGr] -36-, -37- Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] - 21-, -45-

(52)

(54)(55)(56)

(57) (58)

(49)

(50)

(51)

(52)

Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] -9-

(55) (56)

Battery Holder

(57) Shoulder Strap Holders -10- (58)

Grip Belt (One-touch Free Style Grip Belt)

-9-

(59)

Tripod Receptacle

≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an

optional tripod.

(60) DV Terminal [DV] -46-, -47-

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.

(61) S-Video Input/Output Socket

[S-VIDEO IN/OUT]

-43-

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.

(62) (63)

DISPLAY

(64)

MULTI/

(65)

STILL ADV

OFF/ON

P.B. DI G I TA L

(62) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -52-

Indication Output Button [OSD] -44-

(63)

Display Button [DISPLAY] -52-

(64)

Reset Button [RESET] -68-

(65) (66)

Recording Button [¥REC] -47- Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -45-

(67)

Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom

(68)

Function [π, ∑, ∏, ∫]

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

RESET

TITLE

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

STOP

INDEX INDEX

∫

SELECT

VAR.

STORE

ENTER

START/ STOP

ZOOM

sVOLr

P.B. ZOOM

(66)

(67)

(68)

-38-

(53)

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

(61)

(60)

Eyepiece Corrector Knob -12-

(53)

Viewfinder -12-, -65-

(54)

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.

(59)

START/

PHOTO

DATE/

STOP

OSD

SHOT

TIME

DISPLAY

RESET

ZOOM

TITLE

MULTI/ P-IN-P

/REW

615

STILL ADV

(69)

INDEX INDEX

(70)

SELECT

(71)

STORE

(72)

OFF/ON

(73)

P.B.DIGITAL

(69)

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

¥REC

A.DUB

sVOLr

FF/

PLAY

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

P.B. ZOOM

STOP

∫

VAR.

ENTER

(74)

(75) (76)

-37-

Before Use

(70) Index Search Buttons [:, 9]

(:: reverse, 9:forward)

(71)

Selection Button [SELECT] -39- Store Button [STORE] -39-

(72)

Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -39-

(73)

Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]

(74)

-38-

-23-, -36-, -38-

Variable Speed Search Button

(75)

[VAR. SEARCH] Menu Button [MENU] -13-

(76)

(77) (78)

(79) (80) (81) (82)

(77)

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] - 21-, -45- Title Button [TITLE] -41-

(78) (79)

Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button [MULTI/P-IN-P] Rewind/Review Button [6] -36-, -39-

(80)

Pause Button [;] -37-, -39-

(81)

Stop Button [∫] -36-, -39-

(82)

Recording Start/Stop Button

(83)

[START/STOP] Play Button [1] -36-, -39-

(84)

Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -36- , -39-

(85)

Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] - 38-

(86)

Enter Button [ENTER] -14-

(87)

-37-

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

P.B. DI G I TA L

-34-, -40-

-19-

START/ STOP

ZOOM

sVOLr

P.B. ZOOM

(83)

(84)

(85)

(86)

(87)

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.

(88) (89) (90) (91) (92)

(93)

Zoom Lever [W/T]

(90)

≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stages.

(91) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (92) Microphone Switch Button [TALK] -20-

≥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 microphone on the Movie Camera is deactivated.

(93) 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.)

≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when

inserting the battery.

CAUTION

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

(88) Microphone [MIC] -20-

Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]

(89)

Before Use

615

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.

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

Control Sensor and press an appropriate button.

≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within

approximately 5 metres

≥Angle: Within approximately 10o in the

upward, and 15o in the downward 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. ≥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. (

Setup on the Remote Controller:

[VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button

simultaneously. 1

[VCR2]: Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button

simultaneously. 2

(36) of the Movie Camera

10˚

15˚

-15-)

STILL ADVWPAUS E

STILL ADV

;

INDEX INDEX

STOP

P.B. ZOOM

∫

(36)

≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is

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

Power Supply

ª Using the AC Adaptor

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.

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.

Before Use

≥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 (48) to [OFF] and, while pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button

(55), slide the

Battery or DC Input Lead upward to disconnect it.

(55)

PUSH

BATT

(48)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-54-.

Charging Time and Available Recording Time

≥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.

≥In the following cases, the available recording

time becomes shorter.

≥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.

≥When you set [EVF ON/AUTO] to [ON]. ≥When you use the Movie Camera with

lighting the LCD Monitor up by pressing the [POWER LCD] Button.

≥When you use accessories applicable to the

Smart Accessory Shoe (Stereo Zoom Microphone, Video DC Light, etc.).

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.

CGA-DU14 A 2h45min.

B 2h.(1h30min.) C 1h.(45min.)

CGA-DU21 A 3h55min.

B 3h.(2h15min.) C 1h30min.(1h10min.)

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-DU14 is supplied.

2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size

of your hand.

3 Reattach the Grip Belt.

Before Use

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 Detach the Grip Belt while pressing the Grip

Belt Release Button

(32)

(32).

2 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

3 Slide A to the direction of the arrow and

reattach the Grip Belt.

4 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist.

Attaching the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

1 Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through

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

≥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 Camera.

(57) on the Movie

≥Reattach the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt

Attachment until it clicks.

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.

Before Use

≥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 (41) toward

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

OPEN/

EJECT

(41)

2 Insert a Cassette.

3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH] mark 1.

PUSH

4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.

Using a Card

A Card can be used to record pictures.

ª Caution before inserting/removing a

Card

Be sure to turn off the Movie Camera. ≥Otherwise, the Movie Camera may not function

properly or it may cause the loss of recorded data in a Card.

ª Inserting a Card 1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever (6) to open the Card

Slot Cover

2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut

corner on top 1, insert it into the Card Slot.

3 Close the Card Slot Cover (4) securely.

Removing the Card

Open the Card Slot Cover and then pull the Card straight out. ≥After removing the Card, close the Card Slot

Cover.

ª [ACCESS] Lamp (11)

(6)

(4).

OPEN

(4)

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

R E C

SAVE

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-54-.

(11)

ACCESS

While the Movie Camera is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback or erasing), the [ACCESS] Lamp lights up. ≥While the [ACCESS] Lamp is on, never attempt

to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Card, to turn off the Movie Camera. Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded data, and cause the Movie Camera to malfunction.

≥It may take time to record pictures if you use

MultiMediaCard. (The [ACCESS] Lamp keeps turning on. However, this is not a malfunction.)

Before Use

Turning on the Movie Camera

When the Movie Camera is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly. Please turn on the Movie Camera after removing the Lens Cap.

ª How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [ON] while

pressing the button 1.

≥The Power Lamp

(46)

(48)

(46) lights up.

ª How to Turn off the Power

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [OFF] while

pressing the button 1.

(48)

Selecting Modes

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

1 Rotate the Mode Dial (44).

(44)

: Tape Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape. Also, you can record still pictures on the card simultaneously during recording on a tape.

: Tape Playback Mode

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

: Card Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording still picture on a card.

: Picture Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card.

: PC Mode

Use this mode when you want to connect the Movie Camera to your Personal Computer.

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.

1 Tilt up the Viewfinder.

≥The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use,

and the length of the pulling out is adjusted in 2 steps.

≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the

Viewfinder.

2 Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector

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

≥When you turn the Movie Camera off, this

ª Using the LCD Monitor

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

1 Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button (2) and pull

(53).

Knob

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Monitor is opened.

setting is cancelled.

the LCD Monitor

(3) out in the direction 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.

PUSH OPEN

(2) (3)

Before Use

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. You cannot rotate the LCD Monitor when it is opened 120o angle. Therefore, do not rotate it forcibly.

290o1180o

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

≥Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.

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 the [POWER LCD] Button, the LCD monitor becomes bright about twice as much as usual.

POWER

LCD

(30)

The Power LCD Lamp

(30) lights up.

≥When turning the power on with using AC

Adaptor, [POWER LCD] function is automatically effective.

≥When you rotate the LCD Monitor 180o and then

close it, it resumes normal brightness.

To Resume Normal Brightness

Press the [POWER LCD] Button again.

To Change the Picture Quality of the LCD Monitor

Set the [LCD AI] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to [ON] or [OFF]. [ON]: The screen image becomes clear and

vivid. (The effect varies according to the recording scene.)

≥When Power LCD Lamp lights up, [LCD AI] is

automatically set to [ON]. You cannot change this setting.

≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded

images.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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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 (16).

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(16)

Before Use

≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode

selected by using the Mode Dial

(44) is

displayed.

(44)

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. (

-6-)

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] (

-33-) are not retained.)

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

ª File Selection in the Picture Playback

Mode

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

1 Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button and select

a file.

≥The selected file is marked by a frame.

PICTURE

2 Press the [ENTER] Button (19) to confirm

the selection of the file.

≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry

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

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 !

ADVANCED DIGITAL CARD RECORDING DISPLAY LCD/EVF INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT MENU:EXIT

1) [CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode

[OIS]

Image Stabilizer

[D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom

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[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode

[REC MODE]

Recording Mode

[RED EYE]

Red Eye Reduction

[FLASH LEVEL]

Flash Level

-33-

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

back to the previous screen.

2) [ADVANCED]

Advanced Functions Sub-Menu

[ZEBRA]

Zebra Pattern

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[PICTURE ADJ.]

Picture Adjustment

[MIC LEVEL]

Microphones Sensitivity Level

[BASS ENHANCE]

Bass Enhancer

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[COLOUR BAR]

Colour Bar

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-23-

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PROG.AE OIS D.ZOOM SELF TIMER USB FUNCTION REC MODE RED EYE FLASH LEVEL

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No.25 100-0012

Before Use

3) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT1]

Digital Effects 1

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[EFFECT2]

Digital Effects 2

-33-

[MULTI MODE]

Multi-Picture Mode

-34-

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title

-41-

4) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICTURE SIZE]

Picture Size

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[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality

-22-

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

-40-

5) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

-18-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

-18-

[SCENE INDEX]

Scene Index Mode

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[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction

-26-

[ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone

-24-

[CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording

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[H.SHOE MIC]

Hot Shoe Microphone ≥This function reduces the low sound to avoid a

wind noise when using the Stereo Zoom Microphone (VW-VMH3E; optional).

6) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode

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[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

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[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode

-52-

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset

-68-

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

reset the Time Code.

7) [LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

[LCD AI]

Intelligent LCD Monitor

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[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

-13-

[SELF REC]

Recording Yourself

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[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder

-12-

8) [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 is connected to the Movie Camera and the [OFF/ON] Switch is 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 a Card, or set the [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-66-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-8-

[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp

-19-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

-54-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

-18-

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode

-53-

ª [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

Tape Playback Mode

TAPE PLAYBACK MENU

PLAYBACK !

AV IN/OUT DIGITAL CARD RECORDING DISPLAY LCD/EVF INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT MENU:EXIT

1) [PLAYBACK]

Playback Functions Sub-Menu

[12bit AUDIO]

Audio Selector

-45-

[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode

-59-

-49-

12bit AUDIO AUDIO OUT USB FUNCTION

Before Use

2) [AV IN/OUT]

Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-45-

[A.DUB INPUT]

Audio Dubbing Input

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[DV OUT]

Analog-Digital Conversion Output

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3) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT ON]

Digital Effect On/Off

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[EFFECT SEL]

Digital Effect Selection

-39-

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title

-41-

4) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality

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[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

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5) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

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[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

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[AUDIO LEVEL]

Audio Level

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6) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode

-52-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

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[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode

-52-

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset

-68-

[REC DATA]

Camera Data ≥If you set [REC DATA] to [ON], the settings

(shutter speed, iris and white balance settings

-27-), etc.) used during the recordings are

( displayed during playback. [---] appears on the display when there is no data or during Slow Motion Playback, Still Advance Playback or Variable Speed Search.

≥The settings information may not be 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 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.

7) [LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

[LCD AI]

Intelligent LCD Monitor

-13-

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

-13-

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder

-12-

8) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search

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[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-8-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

-54-

ª [CARD RECORDING MENU]

Card Recording Mode

CARD RECORDING MENU

CAMERA !

ADVANCED DIGITAL CARD RECORDING DISPLAY LCD/EVF INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT MENU:EXIT

1) [CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode

[OIS]

Image Stabilizer

[SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect ≥You can add a sound like releasing the shutter.

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording

[RED EYE]

Red Eye Reduction

[FLASH LEVEL]

Flash Level

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2) [ADVANCED]

Advanced Functions Sub-Menu

[ZEBRA]

Zebra Pattern

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[PICTURE ADJ.]

Picture Adjustment

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-27-

-23-

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PROG.AE OIS SHTR EFFECT SELF TIMER RED EYE FLASH LEVEL

Before Use

3) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title

-41-

4) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICTURE SIZE]

Picture Size

-22-

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality

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[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

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[BURST MODE]

Continuous Photoshot

-22-

5) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction

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[H.SHOE MIC]

Hot Shoe Microphone ≥This function reduces the low sound to avoid a

wind noise when using the Stereo Zoom Microphone (VW-VMH3E; optional).

6) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode

-52-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

-52-

7) [LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu ≥All of the items on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU].

8) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-66-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-8-

[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp

-19-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

-54-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

-18-

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode

-53-

ª [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

Picture Playback Mode

PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU

DELETE !

EDITING PRINT DIGITAL DISPLAY LCD/EVF INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT MENU:EXIT

1) [DELETE]

Deleting a File Sub-Menu

[FILEBYSEL]

Selecting and Deleting a File

[ALL FILES]

Deleting All Files

[TITLE BY SEL]

Selecting and Deleting a Title

2) [EDITING]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

[FILE LOCK]

Setting the Lock

[DPOF SET]

Setting DPOF

-42-

[CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card

3) [PRINT]

Printing Setting Sub-Menu

[THIS PICTURE]

Printing Only the Displayed Picture

[DATE]

Printing with Recording Date

4) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title

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5) [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].

6) [LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu ≥All of the items on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU].

7) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-66-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-43-

-42-

-43-

FILE BY SEL ALL FILES TITLE BY SEL

-42-

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-8-

-48-

Before Use

Setting Date and Time

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

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

STILL

ENTER

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FADE

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 (16) to finish

setting the date and time.

≥The clock operation starts from [00] second.

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

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] or [--] 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.

≥After charging for 24 hours, the built-in lithium

battery can power the clock for approximately 6 months.

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.

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.

Recording Mode

About Recording

When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ]. When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch [AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (

-28-, -30-)

AUTO MANUAL

≥Before turning on the power, remove the

Lens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned on, Automatic White Balance Adjustment ( function correctly.

≥When the Recording Pause Mode continues for

more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the power is turned off only when the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off automatically. To resume recording from this condition, turn off, then turn on the power again.

≥When you record pictures under a fluorescent

lamp, the screen may flicker. However, this is not a malfunction.

ª Recording Lamp

The Recording Lamp (34) lights up during recording and alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress.

(31) set to

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AE LOCK

-28-) may not

Recording on a Tape

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [ON].

≥The Power Lamp

(48)

2 Set the Mode Dial (44) to Tape Recording

Mode.

(44)

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (47).

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

to [REC].

(47)

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (47)

again to pause the recording.

≥The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

≥Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording

Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress, you can also record a still picture on a card by pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

ª To Check the Recording

By pressing the [S] Button (9) briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.

(46)

(46) lights up.

PAUSE

REC

RECORD

PAUSE

(34)

≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the

[REC LAMP] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu is set to [OFF].

(9)

REC

BACK LIGHT

≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After

checking, the Movie Camera resumes the Recording Pause Mode.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-54-.

Recording Mode

ª Finding the End of Recording

(Blank Search Function)

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

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(16)

≥The [BLANK] Indication appears during the

Blank Search.

≥Approximately 1 second before the last

recorded scene, the Movie Camera switches to the Recording Pause Mode or the Still Playback Mode.

≥If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the

Movie Camera stops at the end of the tape.

To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion

Press the [∫] Button.

ª To Add a Sound while Recording

With the supplied Free Style Remote Controller with Mic connected to the [REMOTE] Socket

(38),

you can add a narration while recording is in progress. While the [TALK] Button

(92) is pressed, the [ ]

Indication is displayed and the sound is recorded from [MIC]

(88).

(88)

REC

(92)

≥While the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in

microphone does not operate.

ª Digital Still Picture

You can record images stilled by Digital Still Picture Mode onto a tape. When the [STILL] Button become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.

(17)

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(17) is pressed, images

≥You can also record pictures onto a Card by

pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button after setting to the Digital Still Picture Mode and then checking the image.

ª Progressive Photoshot

When the [æ] Indication is displayed, Progressive Photoshot Function works. You can record still pictures as frame still pictures with higher quality by this function. ≥The Progressive Photoshot Function may not

be activated depending on the function you use.

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(

≥To record still pictures with higher quality, we

recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode. (To activate the progressive function regardless of the function you use)

≥When you record the tape and the card

simultaneously, the progressive function is not activated.

ª Recording 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.

≥When the [EVF ON/AUTO] is set to [AUTO] and

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

≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD

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

ª Frame Moving Pictures (Frame Mode)

Frame moving-picture recording enables to obtain natural still pictures with a high picture quality, even when the scenes involve a lot of movement recording frame still pictures continuously at a rate of 25 frames a second. (It is also possible to record sound.)

Recording Mode

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[CAMERA] >> [REC MODE] >> [FRAME].

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(16)

≥The [FRAME] Indication appears.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (47).

(47)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-54-.

Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot)

Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Movie Camera. The size of images that are recorded using this Movie Camera is approximately 4.0 million pixels, and recording of images with a size that is larger than a million pixels is called mega-pixel still-picture recording. Compared to images of normal recording, images that are created by mega-pixel still-picture recording can be printed out clear.

When recording in the Tape Recording Mode:

1 Set the Mode Dial (44) to Tape Recording

Mode.

(44)

When recording in the Card Recording Mode:

1 Set the Mode Dial (44) to Card Recording

Mode.

(44)

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52)

halfway.

PHOTO SHOT

(52)

≥The iris and gain are fixed and the Movie

Camera automatically focuses on the subject.

1 Shutter Chance Mark 2 Focus Area

Shutter Chance Mark Light (green): The subject is adequately

focused. (The focus is stable and you can record pictures

more clearly.) Light (white): The subject is almost focused. Blink (white): The Movie Camera is focusing

on the subject. No Mark: The Movie Camera cannot

focus on the subject. ≥When the Image Stabilizer Function (

set to [ON], the Image Stabilizer Function works more effective. ([ [] Indication appears.)

-24-) is

MEGA

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52) fully.

PHOTO SHOT

(52)

≥To record still pictures with higher quality, we

recommend recording in the Card Recording Mode.

≥The [PHOTO SHOT] Button on the Free Style

Remote Controller with Mic cannot be pressed halfway.

3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52) fully.

PHOTO SHOT

(52)

≥The [ ] Indication lights up in red.

PICTURE

Recording Mode

≥The Shutter Chance Mark appears even when

the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is not pressed. Check it for your reference.

≥Even if the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed

halfway, the Shutter Chance Mark does not appear in Manual Focus Mode.

Selecting the Size of Photoshot Images

1 Tape Recording Mode:

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [1280k960] or [640k480]. Card Recording Mode: Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [2288k1728], [1600k1200], [1280k960] or [640k480].

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(16)

Selecting the Quality of Photoshot Images

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU],

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image quality.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(16)

2 Keep pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button

(52).

PHOTO SHOT

(52)

≥You can also activate Continuous Photoshot

Function after pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button halfway. In this case, if the Image Stabilizer Function (

-24-) is set to [ON], the

Image Stabilizer Function works more effective.

≥When [ON] is selected, the still pictures can be

recorded in approximately 0.7 second intervals until the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is released or 10 pictures are recorded. (You cannot use the Continuous Photoshot function if the shutter speed is set to 1/2, 1/3, 1/6 or 1/12.)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-54-.

Quick Start

By pressing the [QUICK START] Button (45), and the Movie Camera will be ready for recording in approximately 1.7 seconds after the Movie Camera is turned on.

1 Press the [QUICK START] Button (45).

≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp lights up.

QUICK

(45)

START

ª Continuous Photoshot

The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at a regular intervals. ≥Available only with [640k480] picture size.

1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD]

>> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(16)

≥The [ ] Indication appears.

2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [OFF].

≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.

(48)

3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [ON].

≥The Movie Camera will be ready for recording

in approximately 1.7 seconds.

To Cancel the Quick Start

Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-55-.

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