Panasonic NV-GS50B, NV-GS40B User Manual

Digital Video Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No. NV-GS40B

NV-GS50B

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

(For UK and Republic of Ireland Customers Only)

VQT0C46-2

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.

Movie Camera

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the

Movie Camera.

AC Adaptor

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC

Adaptor.

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-GS40 and NV-GS50.

≥The illustrations used in these Operating

Instructions show model NV-GS50, 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.

≥SD Logo is a trademark.
≥All other company and product names in the

operating instructions are 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-

Use only the recommended accessories.

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.

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Contents

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

Before Use

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

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

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

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 and Selecting

Modes ......................................................... 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Camera Mode

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

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

Photoshot ...................................................... 20

Self-timer Recording...................................... 20

Zoom In/Out Functions.................................. 21

Digital Zoom Function.................................... 21

Image Stabilizer Function .............................. 21

Fade In/Out Functions ................................... 22

Backlight Compensation Function ................. 22

Night View Functions..................................... 23

Wind Noise Reduction Function.................... 23

Cinema Function ........................................... 23

Recording in Special Situations..................... 24

Recording in Natural Colours ........................ 24

Adjusting White Balance Manually ................ 25

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

Manual Iris Adjustment .................................. 26

Manual Focus Adjustment ............................. 26

Digital Effect Functions.................................. 27

VCR Mode

Playing Back.................................................. 30

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 30

Slow Motion Playback ................................... 31

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ 31

Finding the End of Recording ........................ 32

Index Search Functions................................. 32

Playback Zoom Function ............................... 33

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

Playing Back on Your TV .............................. 35

Audio Dubbing............................................... 35

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS)

Cassette...................................................... 36

Recording the Contents of Other

Equipment................................................... 37

Using the DV Cable for Recording ................ 37

CARD Mode

Using a Card ................................................. 38

Recording on a Card ..................................... 38

Playing Back a Card...................................... 41

Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape ....... 43

Slide Show .................................................... 43

Editing a Slide Show ..................................... 44

Creating a Title.............................................. 45

Adding a Title ................................................ 45

Writing Printing Data on a Card..................... 46

Protecting the Files on a Card ....................... 46

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ......... 47

Formatting a Card ......................................... 48

With a PC

USB Connection Kit....................................... 49

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

Using a Card in a Personal Computer........... 49

Others

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

Owner ID ....................................................... 52

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

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

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

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

Before Requesting Repair (Problems and

Solutions).................................................... 64

Explanation of Terms .................................... 66

Specifications

Specifications ................................................ 68

Index.............................................................. 71

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Before Use

Before Use

Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the
Movie Camera.

1)

K2CT3DA00003K2GJ2DZ00017VSK0631

2)

VYF2887

8)

VFC3506

VGQ7304

3)

CR2025

N2QAEC000003CGA-DU07

6)5)

K2KC4CB00009

9) 10)

VFA0353

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains

-9-

Lead

2) Battery Pack -10-

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 -35-

7) S-Video Cable -35-

8) Shoulder Strap -11-

9) SD Memory Card -38-

10) USB Connection Kit -49-

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) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)

11) Tripod (VZ-CT55E)

12) Snow & Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS50E)

13) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

14) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board

(VW-DTM21E)

15) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Card

(VW-DTM22E)

16) DV Editing Software (VW-DTM20E)

4)

N2QCBD000030

7)

K2KC4CB00008

VFF0190

VFA0397

17) Internet Videophone Software (VW-DTC1E)

18) 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.)

19) SD Memory Card
(RP-SD008/RP-SD016/RP-SD032/
RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/
RP-SDH512)

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

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.

ª For United Kingdom and Republic of

Ireland

www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK and Republic of
Ireland customers only)

≥Order accessory and consumable items for your

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

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory

ordering application.

≥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!

Customer Care Centre

For UK customers: 08705 357357
For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333

Technical Support

For UK customers: 0870 1 505610

This Technical Support Hot Line number is for
Panasonic PC software related products only.

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Before Use

For Republic of Ireland, please use the
Customer Care Centre number listed above
for all enquiries.

For all other product related enquiries, please
use the Customer Care Centre numbers listed
above.

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

AV IN/OUT

PHONES

(21)
(22)

REMOTE/MIC

(PLUG IN POWER)

Controls and Components

ª Movie Camera

(8) (9) (10)

(1)

(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)

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

LCD Monitor -13-, -64-

(2)

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)

Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] -38-
Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] -38-

(4)

Card Slot Cover -38-

(5)

Card Slot -38-

(6)

Rewind/Review Button [6] -30-, -41-

(7)

Reverse Search Button [SEARCHj] -19-
Recording Check Button [S] -18-
Play Button [1] -30-, -41-

(8)

Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] -22-
Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -30-, -41-

(9)

Forward Search Button [SEARCHi] -19-
Title Button [TITLE] -45-

(10)
(11)

Colour Night View Button
[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW]
Stop Button [∫] -30-, -41-

(12)

Fade Button [FADE] -22-
Pause Button [;] -31-, -42-

(13)

Still Button [STILL] -20-

(14)

Multi Button [MULTI] -29-, -34-, -42-
Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -28-

(7)

BACK

SEARCH SEARCH

LIGHT

COLOUR
NIGHT

FADE

VIEW

(12) (13) (14)

(11)

-23-

TITLE

MULTI/

STILL

P-IN-P

(19)
(20)

Lens Hood -64-

(15)

Recording Lamp -18-

(16)

Lens

(17)
(18) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -21-, -23-

Lock Button -11-

(19)

Lock Cover -11-

(20)
(21)

Accessory Shoe

(23)

(24)

≥Accessories, such as a stereo microphone

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

(22) Eyecup
(23) Audio-Video Input/Output Socket

[AV IN/OUT] (Input function on NV-GS50
Model only)

-35-

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 plugging the pin plug of the AV Cable

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

(24) Socket for Free Style Remote Controller

with Mic [REMOTE]

-19-

Microphone Socket [MIC]

≥When connecting an external microphone

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

-57-

≥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.

-19-

≥When plugging the pin plug of the Free

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

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(25)

S-VIDEO
IN/OUT

(29)

(26)

(27)
(28)

DV

(30)(31)

(32)
(33)
(34)
(35)

(25) Cassette Holder
(26) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

-20-, -39-, -43-

(27)

Tape/Card Selector
[TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE]
Speaker -30-

(28)

S-Video Input/Output Socket

(29)

-38-

[S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (Input function on
NV-GS50 Model only)

(30)

USB Socket [ ] -49-
DV Terminal [DV] (Input function on

(31)

NV-GS50 Model only)

-35-

-37-

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.

(32) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] -12-

Cassette Compartment Cover -12-

(33)
(34)

Cassette Holder Close Button
[PUSH CLOSE]
White Balance Sensor -25-

(35)

-12-

Remote Control Sensor -9-

(36)(37)(38)(39)(40)

Viewfinder -12-, -64-

(36)

QUICK

START

O

N

O

F

F

CAMERA
VCR

CARD
PB

M

O

D

E

(45)

(41)
(42)
(43)
(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.

(37)

Eyepiece Corrector Knob -13-
Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] -13-, -30-

(38)

Zoom Lever [W/T] -21-

(39)

Reset Button [RESET] -53-

(40)

Before Use

Quick Start Recording Button

(41)

[QUICK START]

(42)

Quick Start Recording Lamp -19-
Off/On Mode Selector Switch

(43)

[OFF/ON/MODE]
Recording Start/Stop Button -18-, -40-

(44)

Operation Mode Lamps

(45)

-19-

-12-, -18-, -61-

[CAMERA/VCR/CARD PB]

-12-, -18-, -30-, -41-

(46)(47)(48)(49)

(50)

(51) (52)

Menu Button [MENU] -13-

(46)

Mode Selector Switch

(47)

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

(48)

Grip Belt (One Touch Free Style Grip

(49)

Belt)

-10-

Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] -10-

(50)

Battery Holder

(51)
(52) Tripod Receptacle

≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an

optional tripod.

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.

(53)
(54)

COUNTER

(55)

MULTI/

(56)

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

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

Indication Output Button [OSD] -35-

(54)

Counter Indication Shift Button

(55)

[COUNTER]
Reset Button [RESET] -67-

(56)

Recording Button [REC] (Available only

(57)

-52-

with NV-GS50)
Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -35-

(58)

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

TITLE

RESET

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

V

W

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

ED

STOP

INDEX INDEX

KL

∫

SELECT

VAR.

SEARCH

STORE

MENU

ITEM

-37-

START/
STOP

ZOOM

T

sVOLr

W

P.B.

ZOOM

SET

-7-

-18-, -24-

(57)
(58)

(59)

Before Use

(59) Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed

Search Function [π, ∫]

-31-

Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom

DATE/

TIME

¥REC

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

SEARCH

;

∫

VAR.

-31-

PHOTO

A.DUB

STILL ADV

-33-

START/

STOP

SHOT

TITLE

ZOOM

T

sVOLr

(65)

W

FF/

W

(66)

P.B.

ZOOM

(67)

MENU

SET

ITEM

-31-

-32-

Function [π, ∑, ∏, ∫]

OSD

COUNTER

RESET

MULTI/

P-IN-P

V

/REW

615

STILL ADV

(60)

ED

INDEX INDEX

KL

(61)

SELECT

(62)

STORE

(63)

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

(64)

(60)

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

(61)

(:: reverse, 9:forward)
Selection Button [SELECT] -33-

(62)

Store Button [STORE] -34-

(63)
(64)

Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -33-
Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]

(65)

-21-, -30-, -33-

Variable Speed Search Button

(66)

[VAR. SEARCH]
Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] - 33-

(67)

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

(68)
(69)

(70)
(71)
(72)
(73)

COUNTER

V

STILL ADV

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

START/

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

TITLE

RESET

MULTI/

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

sVOLr

W

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

ED

STOP

INDEX INDEX

KL

∫

SELECT

VAR.

SEARCH

STORE

MENU

ITEM

STOP

(74)

ZOOM

(75)

T

(76)

W

P.B.

ZOOM

(77)
(78)

SET

(79)

Set Button [SET] -14-

(78)

Item Button [ITEM] -14-

(79)

ª Free Style Remote Controller with Mic

This controller allows the scene to be shot in
various angles, high to low and is also convenient
when the Tripod is used. When you do not use
this controller, attach the clip to the Grip Belt for
convenience.
This controller allows the Movie Camera to be
used more conveniently by a left-handed user.

(80)
(81)
(82)
(83)
(84)

(80) Microphone [MIC] -19-

Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]

(81)
(82) Zoom Lever [W/T]

(85)

≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stages.

(83) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]
(84) Microphone Switch Button [TALK] -19-

≥When connecting the Free Style Remote

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

(85) 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.

(68) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

-20-, -39-, -43-

(69)

Title Button [TITLE] -45-
Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button

(70)

[MULTI/P-IN-P]
Rewind/Review Button [6] -30-, -41-

(71)

Pause Button [;] -31-, -42-

(72)

Stop Button [∫] -30-, -41-

(73)
(74)

Recording Start/Stop Button
[START/STOP]
Play Button [1] -30-, -41-

(75)

Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -30- , -41-

(76)

Menu Button [MENU] -13-

(77)

-28-, -34-, -42-

-18-, -40-

1

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

marking facing upward.

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Before Use

T

W

615

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.

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.”

≥The above operative ranges are for indoor use.

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

≥Within a 1-metre range, you can also use the

Remote Controller on the 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 [OTHER FUNCTIONS]
Sub-Menu to the desired Remote Controller

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Mode. (

Setup on the Remote Controller:

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

21

ED

INDEX INDEX

STOP

KL

∫

[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 Remote Controller
1 Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote

Control Sensor
and press an appropriate button.

≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within

approximately 5 metres

≥Angle: Within approximately 15o in the

vertical and horizontal directions from the
central axis

(35) of the Movie Camera

15˚

15˚

15˚

15˚

(35)

ª Using the AC Adaptor

Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie

1

Camera.

2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC

Adaptor.

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1

Before Use

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/MODE]
Switch on the Movie Camera to [OFF] and
make sure that [CAMERA/VCR/CARD PB]
Lamps are not lit.

ª Using the Battery

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

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 [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp

lights up, and charging starts.

≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off,

charging is completed.

2 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie

Camera.

Charging Time and Available
Recording Time

CGA-DU07 A 1h30min.

B 2h15min.(1h35min.)
C 1h10min.(50min.)

CGA-DU14 A 2h45min.

B 4h30min.(3h10min.)
C 2h15min.(1h35min.)

CGA-DU21 A 3h55min.

B 6h45min.(4h45min.)
C 3h25min.(2h25min.)

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

≥The times shown in the table are for continuous

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

The One Touch Free Style Grip Belt

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (43) to [OFF]
and, while pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button

(50), slide the Battery or DC Input Lead upward to

disconnect it.

(50)

(43)

O

D

M

N

O

F

F

O

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

PUSH

BATT

E

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ª To Use as a Grip Belt

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

1 Detach the tip of the Grip Belt.

2 Slide the pad to obtain the optimum length.

3 Reattach the Grip Belt.

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Before Use

ª To Use as a Hand Strap

Using the Grip Belt as the hand strap makes it
easier to handle and carry the 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)

1

(19)

2 Slide the pad of the Grip Belt.

3 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist.

2 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 keep

the Lens Cap attached to the Lens 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.

≥When putting the Grip Belt back to the Grip Belt

Attachment part, press on the Lock Cover 2 to
be securely locked.

2

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 Fold the tip 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.

1

≥Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to

the other Shoulder Strap Holder as the same
way.

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Before Use

Inserting a Cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (32) toward

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

OPEN /

EJECT

(32)

2 Insert a Cassette.

3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH CLOSE] Button

4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.

(34).

PUSH

CLOSE

(34)

Turning on the Movie Camera and
Selecting Modes

Turn on the power first and then select modes.

ª How to Turn on the Power
1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (43) to [ON]

while pressing the button 1.

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp

F

F

O

(43)

(45)

CAMERA
VCR

CARD
PB

ª How to Switch Modes
2 Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (43).

≥With each rotate, the Mode changes.
≥The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.

(43)

ª How to Turn off the Power

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (43) to

3

[OFF] while pressing the button 1.

N

M

O

O

D

E

O

(45) lights up.

1

N

M

O

O

D

F

F

E

ª Accidental Erasure Prevention

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

1

R E C

SAVE

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-54-.

N

M

O

O

D

F

F

E

O

(43)

1

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 Pull the Viewfinder.

-12-

Before Use

2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector

(37).

Knob

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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
direction of the arrow.

≥The Viewfinder goes off.

(2)

(1)

(2) out about 90o in the

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 to the
upward direction and a maximum of 90o 2 to
the downward direction. Forcefully rotating
the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will
damage the Movie Camera.

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 [DISPLAY SETUP]
Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are
displayed.

LCD/EVF SET

LCD BRIGHTNESS

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

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

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

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

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

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]

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

Brightness of the Viewfinder
[EVF BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image in the
Viewfinder.

To Adjust

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

stronger brightness or colour saturation.

To Increase the Brightness of the Entire LCD
Monitor

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

≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded

images.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

Using the Menu Screen

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

1 Press the [MENU] Button (46).

(46) (38)

WB/SHUTTER/IRIS/

PUSH

MF/VOL/JOG

M

U

E

N

≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode

selected by using the [OFF/ON/MODE]

(43) is displayed.

Switch

O

D

M

E

N

O

F

F

O

(43)

2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial (38) to select a desired

Sub-Menu.

≥Turn the [PUSH] Dial

highlightened item.

3 Press the [PUSH] Dial (38) to display the

selected Sub-Menu.

4 Turn the [PUSH] Dial (38) to select the item

to be set.

-13-

(38) to display the

-64-.

Before Use

5 Press the [PUSH] Dial (38) to set the

selected item to a desired mode.

≥With each press of the [PUSH]

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

≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or

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

-8-)

To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the Menu Mode Setting

The setting selected on the Menu will be retained
even when the Movie Camera is turned off.
However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is
disconnected before turning off the Movie
Camera, the selected setup may not be retained.
(But, the setups of [EFFECT2] (
retained.)

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

Dial, the

-27-) are not

ª File Selection in the Card Playback

Mode

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

1 Turn the [PUSH] Dial (38) and select a file.

≥The selected file is marked by a frame.

PICTURE

No.25 100-0012

2 Press the [PUSH] Dial (38) 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 [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]

Camera Mode Main-Menu

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

1.

CAMERA SETUP

2.

DIGITAL EFFECT

3.

CARD SETUP

4.

MULTI-PICTURES

5.

RECORDING SETUP

6.

DISPLAY SETUP

7.

OTHER FUNCTIONS1

8.

OTHER FUNCTIONS2

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

1) [CAMERA SETUP]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode

[PROGRESSIVE]

Progressive Photoshot Mode

[SIS]

Image Stabilizer

[D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom

[CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording

[WEB CAMERA]

Web Camera Mode

[RETURN]

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

changes back to the Main-Menu.

2) [DIGITAL EFFECT]

Digital Effect Functions Sub-Menu

[EFFECT1]

Digital Effects 1

[EFFECT2]

Digital Effects 2

3) [CARD SETUP]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICTURE QUALITY]

Picture Quality

[MPEG4 MODE]

MPEG4 Picture Quality

[BURST MODE]

Card Continuous Photoshot

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

4) [MULTI-PICTURES]

Multi-Picture Mode Sub-Menu

[SCAN MODE]

Multi-Picture Mode

[SPEED]

Strobe Multi-Picture Speed

[SWING]

Swing Mode

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[P-IN-P]

Position of Small Picture inside Normal Picture

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-41-

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-14-

Before Use

5) [RECORDING SETUP]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

-17-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

-17-

[SCENE INDEX]

Scene Index Mode

-32-

[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction

-23-

[ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone

-21-

6) [DISPLAY SETUP]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

-52-

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode

-52-

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset

-67-

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

reset the Time Code.

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode

-52-

[LCD MODE]

LCD Lighting Mode

-13-

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

-13-

7) [OTHER FUNCTIONS1]

Other Functions 1 Sub-Menu

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-9-

[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp

-18-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

-54-

[SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect

-20-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

-17-

[SELF REC]

Recording Yourself

-19-

[OWNER ID SET]

Owner ID Setting

-52-

[VOICE POWER SAVE]

Voice Power Save

-60-

8) [OTHER FUNCTIONS2]

Other Functions 2 Sub-Menu

[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/MODE]
Switch was turned to [ON] without inserting a
Cassette or a Card, the Movie Camera is
automatically set to Demonstration Mode for
introducing its functions. If any button is pressed

or operated, the Demonstration Mode is
cancelled. The Demonstration Mode can be
started by setting [DEMO MODE] to [ON] and
by exiting the Menu. To terminate the
Demonstration Mode, insert a Cassette or set
the [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode

-53-

ª [VCR FUNCTIONS]

VCR Mode Main-Menu

VCR FUNCTIONS

1.

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

2.

DIGITAL EFFECT

3.

CARD SETUP

4.

MULTI-PICTURES

5.

RECORDING SETUP

6.

AV IN/OUT SETUP

7.

DISPLAY SETUP

8.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

1) [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]

Playback Functions Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search

-32-

[RECORD TO CARD]

Recording to Card

-40-

[SEARCH]

Index Search Mode

-32-

[12bit AUDIO]

Audio Selector

-36-

[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode

-57-

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

2) [DIGITAL EFFECT]

Playback Digital Effect Functions Sub-Menu

[EFFECT]

Digital Effect On/Off

-33-

[EFFECT SELECT]

Digital Effect Selection

-33-

3) [CARD SETUP]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICTURE QUALITY]

Picture Quality

-39-

[MPEG4 MODE]

MPEG4 Picture Quality

-41-

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

-45-

4) [MULTI-PICTURES]

Multi-Picture Mode Sub-Menu

[SCAN MODE]

Multi-Picture Mode

-34-

[SPEED]

Strobe Multi-Picture Speed

-34-

[SWING]

Swing Mode

-34-

-15-

Before Use

5) [RECORDING SETUP]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

-17-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

-17-

6) [AV IN/OUT SETUP]

Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu
(NV-GS50 only)

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-35-

[A.DUB INPUT]

Audio Dubbing Input

-35-

[DV OUT]

Analog-Digital Conversion Output

-58-

7) [DISPLAY SETUP]

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

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

8) [OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Other Functions Sub-Menu

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-9-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

-17-

ª [CARD FUNCTIONS]

Card Playback Mode Main-Menu

CARD FUNCTIONS

1.

DELETE CARD FILE

2.

CARD EDITING

3.

DISPLAY SETUP

4.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

1) [DELETE CARD FILE]

Deleting a File Sub-Menu

[DELETEFILEBYSELECTION]

Selecting and Deleting a File

[DELETE ALL FILES]

Deleting All Files

-47-

[DELETE TITLE BY SELECTION]

Selecting and Deleting a Title

2) [CARD EDITING]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

[RECORD TO TAPE]

Recording to Tape

-43-

[FILE SEARCH]

Searching a File

-43-

[FILE LOCK]

Setting the Lock

-46-

[SLIDE SHOW]

Setting a Slide Show

[DPOF SETTING]

Setting DPOF

-46-

-47-

-47-

-44-

[CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card

-48-

3) [DISPLAY SETUP]

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

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

4) [OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Other Functions Sub-Menu

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-9-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

-17-

[VOICE POWER SAVE]

Voice Power Save

-60-

Short-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode

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

FILE SEARCH
DELETE FILE
FILE LOCK
DPOF SETTING
EXIT

[FILE SEARCH]

The [FILE SEARCH] Menu for finding files by
number appears. (

-43-)

[DELETE FILE]

The [DELETE FILE] Menu for deleting the file
being displayed appears. (

-47-) Use this Menu

after the file to be deleted appears.

[FILE LOCK]

The [FILE LOCK] Menu for avoiding accidental
erasure of files (Lock Setting) being displayed
appears. (

-46-) Use this Menu after the file to be

locked appears.

[DPOF SETTING]

The [DPOF SETTING] Menu for setting DPOF to
the file displayed appears. (

-46-) Use this Menu

after the file for DPOF Setting appears.

[EXIT]

It is for terminating the Short-Cut Menu.

-16-

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.

(46) (38)

WB/SHUTTER/IRIS/

PUSH

MF/VOL/JOG

M

U

E

N

1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>

[OTHER FUNCTIONS1] >> [CLOCK SET] >>
[YES].
Or set [VCR FUNCTIONS] or
[CARD FUNCTIONS] >>
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >>
[YES].

CLOCK SET

YEAR 2003

MONTH 10
DAY 08
HOUR 14
MIN. 30

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

2 Press the [PUSH] Dial (38) to select [YEAR],

[MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and turn
to set it to a desired value.

≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.

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

3 Press the [MENU] Button (46) to finish

setting the date and time.

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

Button is pressed again.

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

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

≥The clock employs 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.

≥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.

LP Mode

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

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

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

not completely compatible with other
equipment.

≥Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode.

-35-)

(

Audio Recording Mode

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be
selected with [AUDIO REC] on the
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu.
High sound-quality recording is possible with
“16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit
32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be
recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other
2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.

-17-

Camera Mode

Camera Mode

Recording

When recording with the
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
[AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjust
the focus and white balance. In some cases, they
cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be

(47)

-25-, -26-)

AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS

adjusted manually. (

≥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.

1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (43) to [ON].

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp

N

M

O

O

D

F

F

E

O

(43)

(45)

CAMERA
VCR

CARD
PB

2 Set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector

(27) to [TAPE].

CARD

CARD

TAP E

MODE

(27)

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (44).

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

to [REC].

(47) set to

-25-) may not

(45) lights up.

ª Recording Lamp (Tally Lamp)

The Recording Lamp (16) lights up during
recording and alerts those being recorded that
recording is in progress.

(16)

≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the

[REC LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS1]
Sub-Menu is set to [OFF].

ª To Pause the Recording

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (44)
again.

The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

PAUSE

PAUSE

≥If the Recording Pause Mode continues for

more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off
automatically for tape protection and power
conservation. To resume recording from this
condition, turn off, then turn on the power again.

ª To Check the Recording

By pressing the [S] Button (7) briefly in the
Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the
last few seconds of the recorded scene.

SEARCH

(7)

≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After

checking, the Movie Camera resumes the
Recording Pause Mode.

(44)

REC

RECORD

-18-

Camera Mode

ª To View the Recorded Scene while the

Recording Is Paused (Camera Search)

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

(9) in the Recording Pause

Mode.

BACK

SEARCH SEARCH

LIGHT

(7) (9)

≥When the [SEARCHj] Button is pressed,

images are played back in the reverse direction.

≥When the [SEARCHi] Button is pressed,

images are played back in the forward direction.

(7) or

ª To Finish the Recording

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (43) to [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-54-.

ª To Add a Sound while Recording

With the supplied Free Style Remote Controller
with Mic connected to the [REMOTE] Socket
you can add a narration while recording is in
progress.
While the [TALK] Button

(84) is pressed, the [ ]

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

(80).

(80)

REC

(24),

≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD

Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set
[SELF REC] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS1]
Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. Images are recorded
normally and no left and right reversal occurs.

≥If [MIRROR] is used during self-recording, only

the basic indications, such as the Recording
Indication [ ] (Red) or [¥], Recording Pause
Indication [ ] (Cyan) or [¥;] and Remaining
Battery Power Indication [x], are displayed.

≥If a general Warning/Alarm Indication [°]

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

Quick Start

By pressing the [QUICK START] Button (41), and
the Movie Camera will be ready for recording in
approximately 1.3 seconds after the Movie
Camera is turned on.

1 Press the [QUICK START] Button (41).

≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp

up.

(41)

QUICK

START

(42)

2 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (43) to

[OFF].

≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.

(42) lights

(84)

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

microphone does not operate.

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 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.

N

M

O

O

D

F

F

E

O

(43)

3 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (43) to [ON].

≥The Movie Camera will be ready for recording

in approximately 1.3 seconds.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-19-

-54-.

Camera Mode

Photoshot

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

1 Set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector

(27) to [TAPE].

CARD

CARD

TAP E

MODE

(27)

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (26) in the

Recording Pause Mode.

PHOTO
SHOT

(26)

≥The Movie Camera records a still picture for

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

≥If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the

[OTHER FUNCTIONS1] Sub-Menu to [ON], you
can add an image and a sound like releasing
the shutter.

PHOTO

PHOTO

PHOTO

PHOTO

ª Progressive Photoshot

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

[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [ON] or
[AUTO], the [æ] Indication is displayed. When
the [æ] Indication is displayed, press the
[PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause
Mode.

PHOTO

ª Continuous Photoshot

If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the
[OTHER FUNCTIONS1] Sub-Menu to [ON] and
keep the [PHOTO SHOT] Button pressed, the
Movie Camera will continuously record still
pictures in approximately 0.7 seconds intervals
until the button is released. (However, this does
not operate when using Progressive Photoshot.)
≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a

shutter clicking sound is recorded.

ª Digital Still Picture

When the [STILL] Button (13) is pressed, images
become still pictures. When the button is pressed
again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.

(13)

STILL

≥We recommend that you press the [STILL]

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

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-54-.

Self-timer Recording

When you set the self-timer, the still pictures are
automatically taken after 10 seconds, on the
Tape and the Card.

1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>

[CAMERA SETUP] >> [SELF TIMER] >>
[ON].

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PUSH

MF/VOL/JOG

M

U

E

N

≥The [ ] Indication appears.

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (26).

PHOTO
SHOT

(26)

≥This function may not work with some function

setups.

≥The Recording Lamp

(16) and the [ ]

Indication flash and the Photoshot is
activated after 10 seconds.

≥You can also use the Card Continuous

Photoshot. (

-39-)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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-55-.

Camera Mode

Z.MIC

Zoom In/Out Functions

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

1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out):

Push the [W/T] Lever
For close-ups (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].

WT

(39)

≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for

a few seconds.

1tW

ª To Take Close-up Shots of Small

Subjects

(Macro Close-up Function)

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

ª To Use the Zoom Microphone

Function

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

[RECORDING SETUP] >> [ZOOM MIC] >>
[ON]. (The [Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.)

(39) towards [W].

T

5tW

T

10tW

Z.MIC

T

1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>

[CAMERA SETUP] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [20k] or
[500k].

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PUSH

MF/VOL/JOG

M

U

E

N

≥20k: Digital zooming to 20k
≥500k: Digital zooming to 500k

20tW

D.ZOOM

T

2 Push the [W/T] Lever (39) towards [W] or

towards [T] to zoom in or out.

WT

(39)

To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>
[CAMERA SETUP] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-55-.

Image Stabilizer Function

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

function may not be able to stabilize images.

1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>

[CAMERA SETUP] >> [SIS] >> [ON].

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PUSH

MF/VOL/JOG

M

U

E

N

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-55-.

Digital Zoom Function

This function is useful when you want to record
close-up shots of subjects located beyond a
normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification.
With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a
magnification of 20k or even to 500k.

≥The [[] Indication appears.

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Camera Mode

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (44)

or [PHOTO SHOT] Button
recording.

PHOTO

(26)

SHOT

(44)

To Cancel Image Stabilizer

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

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

(26) to start

-55-.

Fade In/Out Functions

Fade In

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

1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (12)

during the Recording Pause Mode.

(12)

FADE

≥The image fades out gradually.

2 When the image is completely gone, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button
start recording.

(44)

(44) to

Fade Out

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

1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (12) while

recording.

(12)

FADE

≥The image fades out gradually.

2 When the image is completely gone, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button
recording.

(44)

(44) to stop

3 Release the [FADE] Button (12).

≥The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.

Backlight Compensation Function

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

1 Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (8).

(8)

BACK
LIGHT

3 Release the [FADE] Button (12) about

3 seconds after starting recording.

≥The image reappears gradually.

≥The [ª] Indication flashes and then is

displayed.

≥The entire screen becomes brighter.

To Resume Normal Recording

Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-22-

ª

-55-.

Camera Mode

Night View Functions

Colour Night View Function

This function allows you to record colour images
brightly in a dark place without lighting the Video
Flash.

1 Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button

(11) until the [C.NIGHT VIEW] Indication

appears.

(11)

COLOUR
NIGHT

VIEW

C.NIGHT

VIEW

0 Lux Night View Function

Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of
almost 0 lux can be recorded.

2 Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button

(11) until the [0LUX NIGHT VIEW] Indication

appears.

C.NIGHT

VIEW

≥The [REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR]

Indication appears.

3 Rotate the LCD Monitor frontward (to the

lens side).

0

LUX

NIGHT VIEW

Wind Noise Reduction Function

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

1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>

[RECORDING SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >>
[ON].

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PUSH

MF/VOL/JOG

M

U

E

N

≥The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.

WIND CUT

To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function

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

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-55-.

Cinema Function

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

1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>

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

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PUSH

MF/VOL/JOG

M

U

E

N

≥The screen becomes white and the

Viewfinder turns on.

≥The available range of the LCD Monitor light

is within approximately 1 metre.

To Cancel the Night View Functions

Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button
repeatedly until neither the [C.NIGHT VIEW]
Indication nor the [0LUX NIGHT VIEW] Indication
appears.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-55-.

≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of

the screen.

CINEMA

To Cancel the Cinema Mode

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

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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