Panasonic NV-GS500 Operating Instructions [pl]

Operating Instructions

Instrukcja obsługi

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS500

EP

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Przed pierwszym włączeniem kamery prosimy o dokładne przeczytanie
instrukcji obsługi.

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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.

≥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.

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.

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 copyright­protected technologies, authorization of the
Macrovision Company is required. It is
prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie
Camera.

Files recorded on SD Memory Card

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

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

-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.

ª EMC Electric and magnetic

compatibility

This symbol (CE) is located on the rating
plate.

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥Do not use any other Multi cables and USB

cables except the supplied one.

≥When you use the cable which are sold

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

≥SD Logo is a trademark.

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Information on Disposal for Users of
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(private households)

This symbol on the
products and/or
accompanying
documents means
that used electrical
and electronic
products should not
be mixed with
general household
waste.
For proper

treatment, recovery
and recycling, please take these products to
designated collection points, where they will
be accepted on a free of charge basis.
Alternatively, in some countries you may be
able to return your products to your local
retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent
new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to
save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health
and the environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for further
details of your nearest designated collection
point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.

For business users in the European
Union

If you wish to discard electrical and
electronic equipment, please contact your
dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European Union

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

ENGLISH

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Contents

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

Before using

Accessories.......................................................... 5

Optional................................................................ 5

Parts identification and handling .......................... 5

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

The one-touch free-style grip belt ........................ 8

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

Charging time and recordable time .................... 10

Turning the movie camera on ............................ 10

Setting date and time ......................................... 11

Using the LCD monitor....................................... 12

Using the viewfinder........................................... 12

Quick Start ......................................................... 13

Inserting/removing a cassette............................ 14

Inserting/removing a card .................................. 15

Selecting a mode ............................................... 16

How to use the joystick ...................................... 16

Help mode.......................................................... 18

Switching the language ...................................... 18

Using the menu screen ...................................... 18

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ...................... 20

Using the remote control.................................... 21

Free style remote control ................................... 23

Record mode

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

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

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

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

Recording still pictures on a card

while recording image onto a tape .................. 26

Recording still pictures onto a card

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

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

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

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

Colour night view functions................................ 30

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

Tele macro function ........................................... 31

Fade in/fade out function ................................... 31

Wind noise reduction function............................ 32

Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level........ 32

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

Using the built-in video flash .............................. 33

Self-timer recording............................................ 35

Wide/Pro-Cinema Function................................ 35

Image stabilizer function .................................... 36

Continuous Photoshot........................................ 36

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode).................................................. 37

Recording in natural colours

(White balance) ............................................... 38

Manual focus adjustment ................................... 39

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment........ 39

Playback mode

Playing back tape............................................... 41

Slow-motion playback/

frame-by-frame playback................................. 42

Variable-speed search function.......................... 42

Playback on TV .................................................. 43

Playing back card............................................... 43

Deleting files recorded on a card ....................... 44

Formatting a card............................................... 45

Protecting files on a card.................................... 46

Writing the printing data on a card

(DPOF setting) ................................................ 46

Edit mode

Recording from a tape onto a card..................... 47

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing)......................................................... 47

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing)............................................. 48

Audio dubbing .................................................... 49

Printing pictures by directly connecting

to the printer (PictBridge) ................................ 50

Menu

Menu list............................................................. 52

Menus related to recording ................................ 54

Menus related to playback ................................. 55

Other menus ...................................................... 55

Others

Indications.......................................................... 56

Warning/alarm indications.................................. 57

Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously................................................. 58

Before requesting repair

(Problems and solutions)................................. 59

Cautions for Use ................................................ 62

Explanation of terms .......................................... 66

Specifications

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

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Before using

Before using

Accessories

The followings are the accessories supplied with
this product.

1)

VSK0651B

2)

5)

VYF2992

8)

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

-9-

2) Battery pack -9-

3) Remote control, button-type battery -21-

4) Free style remote control -23-

5) Lens cap -8-

6) Multi cable -47-

7) Shoulder strap -7-

8) USB cable and CD-ROM -50-

Optional

1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11E)

2) Battery pack (lithium/CGR-DU06/640mAh)

3) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU07/680mAh)

4) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150mAh)

5) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh)

6) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh)

7) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW4307ME)

8) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT4314NE)

9) Filter kit (VW-LF43WE)

10) Video DC light (VW-LDC10E)

11) Video DC light (VW-LDH3E)

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

13) Light bulb for video DC light (VW-LL3E)

14) Stereo zoom microphone (VW-VMH3E)

15) Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)

16) Video flash (VW-FLH3E)

17) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

18) DV cable (VW-CD1E)

19) Jacket pouch (VW-SJ05E)

K2GJ2DZ00018

3)

CR2025

N2QAEC000017

6)

K2KZ9CB00001

VFA0453

K2CQ2CA00006

4)

N2QCAD000007

7)

VFC3506-1A

≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

Parts identification and handling

ª Camera

(1)

(5)

(2)
(3)

(4)

(1) Built-in video flash -33-

White balance sensor -38-

(2)

Remote control sensor -22-

(3)

Recording lamp -54-
Grip belt

(4)

(One-touch free-style grip belt)
Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

(5)
(6) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -29-, -32-

(7)

(7)

Speaker -41-
Audio-video/S-Video output terminal

(8)

[A/V]

-47-

≥Use the supplied Multi cable only, otherwise

audio may not be played back normally.

(9) Terminal for free style remote control

[REMOTE]

-23-

Microphone terminal [MIC]

≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used as an external microphone.

≥When the movie camera is connected with

AC adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard
depending on microphone type. In that
case, please switch to battery for power
supply and noise will stop.

(6)

-8-

A/V

REMOTE/MIC

(8)

(9)

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Before using

(10)

(11)

(12)

(10) Viewfinder -12-, -66-

BATT

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.

Battery holder -9-

(11)

Battery release lever [BATT] -9-

(12)

Power switch [OFF/ON] -10-

(13)

Status indicator -10-

(14)

Menu button [MENU] -1 8-

(15)

Joystick -16-

(16)
(17)

Mode dial -16-
Recording start/stop button -25-

(18)

(13)

(14)
(15)

(16)
(17)
(18)

(19)
(20)
(21)

(27)

(19)

Focus ring -39-
LCD monitor -12-, -66-

(20)

Due to limitations in LCD production
technology, there may be some tiny bright or
dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and does
not affect the recorded picture.

(21) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -12-

Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

(22)

FOCUS]
Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -20-

(23)

USB terminal [ ] -50-

(24)

DV input/output terminal [DV] -48-

(25)
(26)

Reset button [RESET] -62-
Card access lamp -15-

(27)

Card slot -15-

(28)

Card slot cover -15-

(29)

-24-, -37-, -39-

(22)

(23)

(24)
(25)
(26)

(28)
(29)

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(30)

Cassette holder -14-

(30)

Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -14-

(31)

Cassette cover -14-

(32)

Zoom lever [W/T] -29-

(33)

Volume lever [s /VOLr] -41-
Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -26-

(34)

(31)

(32)

(33)
(34)

Before using

(35)

(35) Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional
tripod/VW-CT45E. (Please carefully read the
operating instructions for how to attach the tripod
to the camera.)
≥When the tripod is used, operate the camera

from the free style remote control for
convenience. (When not using the remote
control, attach the clip to the grip belt for
convenience. When you move with remote
control attached to a pocket, etc., take care to
avoid falling of the tripod.)

≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the

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

1 2

(37)

(37) Lens hood

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

Kit (VW-LF43WE; optional) in front of the lens

hood. Do not fit the other accessories on the

hood. (Except for the lens cap)

(Refer to the operating instructions for the Filter

Kit.)
≥When fitting the tele conversion lens

(VW-LT4314NE; optional) or the wide

conversion lens (VW-LW4307ME; optional), first

remove the lens hood.

(Refer to the operating instructions for the tele

conversion lens or the wide conversion lens.)
≥When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter

and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the

[W/T] lever is pressed toward the [W] side, the 4

corners of an image will be darkened.

(Vignetting)

(36)

(36) Shoulder strap fixture

This is a fixture for attaching the shoulder strap to
hang the camera from your neck or shoulder.

1

3

2

≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through

the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend
part 3 by at least 2 cm.

≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly.

(38)

1

(38) Smart accessory shoe

The stereo zoom microphone /VW-VMH3E
(optional) or the video DC light/VW-LDH3E
(optional) should be mounted here.
≥When mounting or removing the accessory,

extend the viewfinder (1).
≥When using an accessory for the smart

accessory shoe, the power is supplied from this

product.

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Before using

Fitting the lens cap

Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

1 Push the string through the belt. Push the

lens cap through the loop in the string.

≥To fit or remove the lens cap, hold both sides of

the lens cap with the tips of your first 2 fingers.

≥The lens cap removed can be hung on the lens

cap fixture. (It cannot be hung if the grip belt is
used as a hand strap.)

The one-touch free-style grip belt

ª To use as a grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

3

2

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

To use as a hand strap

ª

If you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you
can carry or handle this camera more easily.

1 Flip the belt.

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1

2

1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.

2 Put your hand through the strap.

≥Use the free style remote control for more

convenience.
≥Hold the movie camera in a way that the

microphones or sensors are not covered with

your hands.

Before using

Power supply

ª Charging the battery

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

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

the quality of this product.

≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC

adaptor, then the battery will not get charged.
Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.

1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC

adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2 Put the battery on the battery mount by

aligning the mark, and then securely plug it
in.

Charging lamp

ª

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

ª

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

Connecting to the AC outlet

-10-)

1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC

adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2 Connect the DC input lead to the AC

adaptor.

3 Connect the DC input lead to this product.

≥The output plug of the AC mains lead is not

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

≥Do not use the power cord for other

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

Fitting the battery

ª

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

Removing the battery

ª

While sliding the [BATT] lever, slide the battery
(or the DC input lead) to remove it.

BATT

≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not

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

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

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Before using

Charging time and recordable time

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

Supplied

battery/

CGA-DU14

(7.2 V/

1360 mAh)
CGA-DU21

(7.2 V/

2040 mAh)

CGR-DU06

(7.2 V/

640 mAh)

CGA-DU07

(7.2 V/

680 mAh)

CGA-DU12

(7.2 V/

1150 mAh)

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

(The intermittent recordable time refers to
recordable time when the recording and stopping
operations are repeated.)
“1 h 5 min” indicates 1 hour 5 minutes.

≥The battery CGA-DU14 is supplied.
≥The charging time and recordable time shown in

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

≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU14

and CGA-DU21 for long time recording (2 hours
or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or
more for intermittent recording).

A 2 h 45 min
B 2 h 10 min

(2 h 10 min)

C 1 h 5 min

(1 h 5 min)

A 3 h 55 min
B 3 h 15 min

(3 h 15 min)

C 1 h 40 min

(1 h 40 min)

A 1 h 40 min
B 1 h 5 min

(1 h)

C 35 min

(30 min)

A 1 h 30 min
B 1 h 5 min

(1 h 5 min)

C 35 min

(30 min)

A 2 h 25 min
B 1 h 55 min

(1 h 50 min)

C 1 h

(55 min)

≥The recordable time will become shorter in the

following cases:

≥When you use both the viewfinder and the

LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself,
using the 0 lux colour night view function, etc.

≥When you use this camera with the LCD

monitor lit up by pressing the [POWER LCD]
button.

≥When you use accessories fitted on the

camera’s smart accessory shoe such as the
stereo zoom microphone and video DC light,
etc.

≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The

main unit of the movie camera being used will

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

the display will change: # #

# # . If the battery

discharges, then ( ) will flash.

Turning the movie camera on

When the movie camera is turned on with the lens
cap fitted, the automatic white balance
adjustment (
Please turn the movie camera on after removing
the lens cap.

How to turn on the power

ª

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

≥The Status indicator lights red and the power

≥In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording

How to turn off the power

ª

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

-66-) may not function properly.

1

OFF

ON

turns on.

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

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OFF

ON

Before using

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

using the movie camera.

≥The Status indicator goes off when the power

turns off.

How to turn the power on and off with

ª

the LCD monitor/viewfinder

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

OFF

ON

1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the

viewfinder to use. (

≥The LCD monitor or viewfinder will be

activated.

-12-)

2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the

viewfinder.

OFF

ON

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

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

OFF

ON

≥The Status indicator lights red and the power

turns on.

Setting date and time

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

≥Select [YES] and press the centre of the

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

time.

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

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card

Recording Mode.

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

-18-)

(

≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD

monitor is closed and the viewfinder is
retracted.

≥The Status indicator automatically goes off

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

-13-), the unit goes into quick start

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

≥The power does not turn off even if the

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

2 Move the joystick left or right in order to

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

≥The year will change as follows:

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

≥The 24-hour clock is used.

3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

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Before using

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

in lithium battery.

≥Make sure to check the time before recording

because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

Recharging the built-in lithium battery

ª
≥If [0] or [--] appears when the camera is

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

Using the LCD monitor

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

1 Place your finger on OPEN and pull the LCD

monitor out in the direction of the arrow.

OPEN

recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the

viewfinder simultaneously light.

Using the viewfinder

ª Extending the viewfinder

1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by

pinching the extension knob.

≥The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD

monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be
deactivated.)

Lifting up the viewfinder

ª

1 Lift it up by pinching the viewfinder

extension knob.

≥It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you

prefer.

2 90o1 180o

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

90o 2 towards the viewfinder.

≥The brightness and colour level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted from the menu.

≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the camera

may be damaged or fail.

≥If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards

the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when

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ª

Adjusting the field of view

1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece

corrector knob.

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≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

from the menu.

Before using

Quick Start

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

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

≥This is only activated in the following cases.

≥A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape

Recording Mode is set.

≥A card is inserted, while the Card Recording

Mode is set.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

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

-18-)

(

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

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

ON

OFF

≥The Status indicator lights green and the unit

goes into quick start standby mode.

≥The movie camera will not go into quick start

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

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

Viewfinder.

To cancel Quick Start

ª

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

-18-)

(

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

unit is in quick start standby mode, the power

turns off.
≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,

then the Status indicator will go off and the

camera will be completely turned off.

≥If the Mode dial is moved or the battery is

removed in quick start standby mode, quick

start is cancelled and the power turns off.
≥When the movie camera is quick-started with

the white balance on automatic, it may take

some time until the white balance is adjusted if

the scene being recorded has a light source

different from the scene last recorded. (When

the colour night view function is used, however,

the white balance of the scene last recorded is

retained.)
≥If the power is turned on in quick start standby

mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k and

the picture size may differ from what it was

before quick start standby mode.
≥If [POWER SAVE] (

and the unit automatically goes into quick start

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

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

monitor and retract the viewfinder and then

open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder

again.
≥When using the AC adaptor, Quick Start can be

used even if a tape/card is not inserted.

-54-) is set to [5 MINUTES]

OFF

ON

≥The Status indicator lights red and the

camera is put into recording pause approx.

1.7 seconds after it is turned on.

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Before using

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T

Inserting/removing a cassette

1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on

the power.

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

cassette cover.

OPEN
EJEC

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette

holder will come out.

3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/

remove the cassette.

≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown

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

≥When removing, pull it straight out.

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

the cassette holder.

1

PUSH

≥The cassette holder is housed.

5 Only after the cassette holder is completely

housed, close the cassette cover tightly.

≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette,

use the blank search function to find the position

where you want to continue recording. If you are

overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be

sure to find the position where you want to

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

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

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

the case in an upright position. (

-65-)

≥If the indicator of the condensation does not

display on the LCD monitor and/or viewfinder

and you notice condensation on the lens or the

main unit, do not open the cassette cover

otherwise condensation may be formed on the

heads or the cassette tape. (

When the cassette holder does not

ª

-62-)

come out

≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then

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

When the cassette holder cannot be

ª

housed

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

again.
≥Check if the battery has run down.

Accidental erasure prevention

ª

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

1

R E C

SAVE

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Before using

Inserting/removing a card

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

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

1 Turn off the power 1.

1

OFF

ON

≥Check that the Status indicator has gone off.

2 Slide the card slot cover outwards to open.

1

Concerning the card

ª
≥Do not format the card with another movie

camera or any personal computer. This

operation may make the card unusable.

≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the

card.
≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the

movie camera or the card may damage or erase

the data stored on the card. We recommend

saving important data on a personal computer

by using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, and

USB reader/writer.

Card access lamp

ª

2

3 Insert/remove the card into/from the card

slot.

1

≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1

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

≥When removing the card, press the centre of

the card and then pull it straight out.

4 Securely close the card slot cover.

≥When the camera accesses the card (reading,

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

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

the access lamp is lit, then the card or the

recorded data may be damaged or the camera

may malfunction.

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

dial.

≥Attaching and removing the battery.

SD Memory Card

ª
≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD

Memory Card label corresponds to the total

amount of capacity to protect and manage the

copyright and the capacity available as

conventional memory for a movie camera,

personal computer or other equipment.

Concerning the write protection

ª

switch on the SD Memory Card

≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection

switch on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK],

you cannot write to the card, erase the data on

it, or format it. If it is moved back, you can.

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Before using

Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

1

PC

Joystick and screen display

ª

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

1) Tape recording mode

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

: TAPE RECORDING MODE

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

: TAPE PLAYBACK MODE

Use this to play back a tape.

: CARD RECORDING MODE

Use this to record still pictures on a card.

: CARD PLAYBACK MODE

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

: PC CONNECTION MODE

PC

You can view or edit the images recorded on a
card on your personal computer.
(Refer to the operating instructions for PC
connection.)

How to use the joystick

ª Basic joystick operations

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

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

1

3

5

1

2 Fade
3 Backlight compensation -30-

1/4

1 Help mode -18-
2 Soft skin mode

2/4

1 Tele macro -31-
3 Colour night view/

3/4

4/4

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

0 lux colour night view

2 Recording check
1 Blank search -26-

-31-

-31-

-30-

-26-

4

2

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

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Before using

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

1

2 Iris or gain value
3 White balance -38-

5/5

1 Shutter speed -39-

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

3) Tape playback mode

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

2 Self-timer recording
3 Backlight compensation -30-

1/2

1 Help mode -18-
2 Soft skin mode

2/2

1 Tele macro -31-

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

-39-

2 Iris or gain value
3 White balance -38-

3/3

1 Shutter speed -39-

6) Card Playback Mode

-35-

-31-

-39-

3 Playback/pause
4 Stop -41-
2 Rewind (review playback) -41-
1 Fast forward (cue playback) -41-

-41-

3 Slide show start/pause
4 Delete -44-
2 Playback previous picture -43-
1 Playback next picture -43-

-43-

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Before using

Help mode

Select an icon for an explanation of the function.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

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

1

2 Move the joystick right to select the Help

mode icon [ ].

≥The help mode explains the operation icons

displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape/Card
Recording Mode.

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

the desired icon.

Switching the language

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

1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired

language.

Using the menu screen

For each individual menu, please refer to -52-.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

MENU

≥The menu corresponding to the mode

selected by the mode dial is displayed.

≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is

displayed.

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the top menu.

≥An explanation of the selected icon is

displayed on the screen.

≥Each time the joystick is moved down, the

indication changes.

To exit the Help mode

ª

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

≥When the Help mode is used, functions cannot

be set.

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3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

4 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the sub-menu.

Before using

5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

6 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be set.

7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

To exit the menu screen

ª

Press the [MENU] button.

To get back to the previous screen

ª

Move the joystick left.

Operating with remote control

ª

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

1 Press the [MENU] button.

2 Select a menu item.

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

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

3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu

screen.

About the menu setting

ª
≥The menu is not displayed while recording on a

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

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Before using

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder

ª Adjusting the brightness and colour

level

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

1

[YES].

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be adjusted.

[LCD SET]

:Brightness of the LCD monitor

:Colour level of the LCD monitor

[EVF SET]

:Brightness of the viewfinder

EVF

3 Move the joystick left or right to move the

bar indication representing the brightness.

4 Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to

complete the settings.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

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

≥To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close

the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder to
activate it.

≥These settings will not affect the images actually

recorded.

In order to increase the brightness of

ª

the entire LCD monitor

Press the [POWER LCD] button.

1

POWER
LCD

≥The [ ] indication appears on the LCD

monitor.

≥If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the

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

≥When the [POWER LCD] button is pressed

again, the [ ] indication disappears and the
original brightness is restored.

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

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

≥You cannot use this function in PC Connection

Mode.

Changing the picture quality on the

ª

LCD monitor

Set [SETUP] >> [LCD AI] >> [DYNAMIC] or

1

[NORMAL].

[DYNAMIC]: The image on the LCD monitor

[NORMAL]: Switches to the standard picture

becomes clear and vivid. Optimum
contrast and brightness are set
depending on the scenes recorded.
Clear and brilliant images are
presented.

quality.

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≥The effect will vary depending on the scene

recorded.

≥The picture quality on the viewfinder will not be

affected.

≥This function is automatically set to [DYNAMIC]

when the brightness of the LCD monitor is
increased (the [ ] indication appears on the
LCD monitor) and cannot be set to [NORMAL]
independently.

≥This will not affect the images to be recorded.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

towards the lens, the picture quality of the LCD
monitor is temporarily adjusted as if the
[LCD AI] is set to [NORMAL].

Before using

Using the remote control

ª Remote control

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

(1)
(2)

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

-43-

Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -54-

(2)
(3)

Audio dubbing button [AUDIO DUB] -49-
Record button [¥REC] -48-

(4)

Direction buttons [3, 2, 1, 4] -19-

(5)

(3)
(4)

(5)

(7)

(10)

(11)
(12)
(13)

Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢

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

(14)

(15)
(16)

(17)

STOP] ¢

(15) Playback button [PLAY 1]
(16) Fast forward/cue button [5]
(17) Enter button [ENTER] -19-

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

Install a button-type battery

ª

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

1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the

battery holder.

(6)

(8)
(9)

(6)

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

(7)
(8) Search button [VAR SEARCH] -42-
(9)

Menu button [MENU] ¢ -19-

-42-

1

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

facing upward and get the battery holder
back in place.

Caution

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

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Before using

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 xC
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 Remote control usable range

≥The distance between the remote control and

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

Selecting the remote control mode

ª

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

1 Setting on the camera:

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

2 Setting on the remote control:

2 1

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

Concerning the button-type battery

ª
≥When the button-type battery runs down,

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

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

children.

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≥If the remote control mode of the camera and

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

≥The remote control is intended for indoor

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

-57-) will appear and operation is

Before using

Free style remote control

This controller can be used from different high
and low angles. It is also handy when a tripod is
used. When you do not use the controller, attach
the clip to the grip belt. Left-handed users can use
this camera more easily.

(1)
(2)
(3)

(1) Recording start/stop button [REC]
(2) Zoom lever [W/T]
(3) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT]

ª

Connect the free style remote control
to the camera

1 Plug the free style remote control into the

[REMOTE/MIC] terminal as far as it goes.

REMOTE/MIC

About the clip (on the backside)

ª

When you move with the clip fitted to your pocket
or elsewhere, beware of knocking over the tripod
and causing the camera to fall off the table.

≥The [PHOTO SHOT] button on the free style

remote control cannot be pressed halfway.

≥If the pin plug of the control is not inserted

securely into the [REMOTE/MIC] terminal as far
as it will go, normal operation may not be
ensured.

≥Before using, make sure that the plug is

inserted securely into the terminal as far as it
will go.

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Record mode

Record mode

Check before recording

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

Basic camera holding

ª

1)

2)

4)

4)

3)

5)

1) Hold the camera with both hands.

2) Run your hand through the grip belt.

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

4) Keep your arms near your body.

5) Slightly open your legs.

≥When you are in the open air, record images

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

Check points

ª
≥Remove the lens cap. (-8-)

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

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

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

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-8-)

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

About auto mode

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

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

≥Auto white balance:
≥Auto focusing: -67-

≥Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.,

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

≥Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted

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

-9-)

-14-, -15-)

-11-)

-24-)

-66-

-20-)

-21-)

AUTO
MANUAL

FOCUS

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

ª

Recording mode

You can switch the tape recording mode.

≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

-37-)

-38-)

-39-)

-39-)

-39-)

1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >>

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

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

≥We recommend using the SP mode for

important recording.

≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the

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

≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image

recorded in the LP mode. (

-49-)

Record mode

100

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

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

≥Playback on other digital video equipment

or on digital video equipment without the LP
mode.

≥Playback of the image on other digital video

equipment recorded in the LP mode.

≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback.

Recording on a tape

Remove the lens cap. (-8-)
(When the camera is turned on with the lens
cap fitted, the automatic white balance
adjustment may not function properly. Please
turn the camera on after removing the lens
cap.)

When this unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is
set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with
a wide-screen TV. To make this unit compatible
with regular TVs (4:3), change the
[REC ASPECT] setting before recording the
images (
when watching them on the connected TV (

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the recording start/stop button to

2 Press the recording start/stop button again

-35-) or change the [TV ASPECT] setting

-43-).

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start recording.

to pause recording.

;

≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to
≥Carry out a recording check (

-26-) to verify that

-10-.

the image is recorded properly.

≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out

the blank search (

-26-).

≥If you want to preserve the original sound

recorded when audio dubbing (

-49-), set

[ADVANCED] >> [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to
record images.

ª

On-screen display in the tape
recording mode

1)

0h00m10s00f

R0:30

2)

3)¢

100

0.2

4)¢

5)¢

6)¢

¢These are only displayed when you press the

[PHOTO SHOT] button half way while a card is
inserted.
These are not displayed when using the remote
control or a free style remote control.

1) Recording time elapse

2) Remaining tape indication

3) Still picture size

4) Card indication (

-56-)

5) Number of recordable still pictures
(When no picture can be recorded, this
indication will flash in red.)

6) Quality of still pictures

Concerning the remaining tape time

ª

indication on the screen

≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.

(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the
indication starts flashing.)

≥During a 15-second or shorter recording, the

remaining tape time indication may not be
displayed or the remaining tape time may not be
displayed correctly.

≥In some cases, the remaining tape time

indication may display remaining tape time that
is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual
remaining tape time.

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Record mode

Recording check

The last image recorded is played back for 2 to
3 seconds. After checking, the camera will be set
to a recording pause.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

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

2 Move the joystick left to select the

recording check icon [ ].

1

≥The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED]

indication appears on the screen of the movie
camera.

Blank search function

Searches for the last part of the image recorded
(unused part of the tape). After the search is
finished, the blank search function is cancelled
and the camera is put into recording pause.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

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

2 Move the joystick right to select the blank

search icon [ ].

Stopping blank search midway

ª

through

Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon.

≥If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the

camera will stop at the end of the tape.

≥The camera stops at a point approx. 1 second

before the end of the last image recorded.
When you start recording at that point, the
image can be recorded seamlessly from the last
image.

Recording still pictures on a card
while recording image onto a tape

You can record still pictures while recording
image onto a tape. You can also record mega
pixel still pictures.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully while

recording image onto a tape.

1

3 When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES] and press the centre of the
joystick.

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PHOTO SHOT

≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded

on a card, refer to

≥When recording pictures onto a card, the

recording start/stop button is disabled.

≥You can select a picture quality for still pictures

to be recorded. (

≥In order to record still pictures with higher

quality, we recommend using the Card
recording mode.

≥When recording still pictures, hold the movie

camera firmly with your hands and keep your
arms stationary at your side so as not to shake
the movie camera.

-69-.

-28-)

Record mode

100

ª Select the size of still pictures to be

recorded on a card in Tape Recording
Mode.

Set [ADVANCED] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >>

1

select the desired picture size.

REC ASPECT [16:9], [PRO-CINEMA]:

: 1280k720

1

: 640k360

0.2

REC ASPECT [4:3]:

: 1280k960

1

M

: 640k480

0.3

M

Recording still pictures onto a card
(Photoshot)

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

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1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway in

order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing
only)

≥If you set [O.I.S.] to [ON], then the image

stabilizer function will be more effective.

MEGA

([ (MEGA OIS)] will be indicated.)

≥The iris/gain value is fixed and this camera

focuses on the subject automatically.

PHOTO SHOT

¥ (The green lamp lights up.):

When in focus and a good picture
can be recorded

± (The white lamp lights up.):

Almost in focus

2Focus area

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully.

To record still pictures clearly

ª
≥When zooming in on the subject with a

magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to
reduce the slight shaking from holding the
movie camera by hand. We recommend
decreasing the zoom magnification and
approaching the subject when recording.

≥When recording still pictures, hold the movie

camera firmly with your hands and keep your
arms stationary at your side so as not to shake
the movie camera.

≥You can record stable pictures without shaking

by using a tripod and the remote control.

≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded

on a card, refer to

-69-.

≥The moving picture and sound cannot be

recorded.

≥While data are recorded on a card, do not

operate the mode dial.

≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or

remove a card.

≥Another product may degrade or not play back

data recorded on this camera.

≥If set [PICT.QUALITY] >> [ ], mosaic-pattern

noise may appear on a playback image
depending on the picture content.

≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other than

[ ] or [ ], the mega pixel recording mode

0.2

0.3

M

is set.

On-screen display in the card

ª

recording mode

1
2

1 Shutter chance mark

± (The white lamp flashes.):

Focusing

¥ (The green lamp lights up.):

When in focus

No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful
≥The shutter chance mark is indicated as follows

when the [PHOTO SHOT] button is not pressed
halfway. Please use it as a guide for recording.

100

3

1) Still picture size

2) Card indication (

-56-)

3) Number of recordable still pictures
(When no picture can be recorded, this
indication will flash in red.)

4) Quality of still pictures

1)

2)

3)

4)

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Record mode

ª Select the size of still pictures to be

recorded on a card

Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select

1

the desired picture size.

REC ASPECT [16:9]:

: 2288k1288

3

: 640k360

0.2

REC ASPECT [4:3]:

: 2288k1728

4

M

: 1600k1200

2

M

: 1280k960

1

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: 640k480

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≥When you purchase this unit, [REC ASPECT] is

set to [16:9]. The sides of pictures recorded
when [16:9] is set may be cut at printing. Check
before printing.

Select the picture quality for

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photoshot images

Set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALITY] >> select

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the desired picture quality.

[ ]: High picture quality
[ ]: Normal picture quality
≥You can also change the picture quality on

[ADVANCED] >> [PICT.QUALITY] in the tape
recording mode.

Recording with a shutter operation

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effect

You can add a shutter operation simulating
sound.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >>

[ON].

About the shutter chance mark

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≥The shutter chance mark does not appear in

manual focus mode.

≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on

the subject manually.

≥You can record still pictures on the card even if

the shutter chance mark does not appear, but
pictures may be recorded without being
focused.

≥The shutter chance mark does not appear or

becomes difficult to be displayed in the following
cases.

≥When the zoom magnification is high.
≥When the movie camera is shaken.
≥When the subject is moving.
≥When the subject stands against the light

source.

≥When close subjects and far subjects are

included in the same scene.

≥When the scene is dark.
≥When there is a bright part in the scene.
≥When the scene is filled with only horizontal

lines.

≥When the scene lacks contrast.

Concerning the focusing area

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≥When there is a contrasting object ahead or

behind the subject in the focus area, the subject
may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting
object out of the focus area.

≥Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the

focus manually.

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Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 12k optically.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out):

Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].
Close-up recording (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].

Record mode

Digital zoom function

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If the zoom magnification exceeds 12 times, then
the digital zoom function will be activated. The
digital zoom function allows you to select a
magnification from 30k to 700k.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [30k] or

[700k].

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≥When zooming in and recording images while

holding the movie camera by hand, we
recommend using the image stabilizer function.

≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a

sharper focus is achieved if the recording
subject is 1.2 metres or further from the movie
camera.

≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may

not be focused easily.

≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the movie

camera can focus on a subject approx. 4.0 cm
distant from the lens.

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[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 12k)
[30k]: Digital zoom (Up to 30k)
[700k]: Digital zoom (Up to 700k)
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the

more the image quality is degraded.

≥When the Card Recording mode is used, the

digital zoom function cannot be used.

About the variable speed zoom

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function

≥When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go,

you can zoom from 1k to 12k in 2.0 seconds at
the maximum.

≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount

of movement of the [W/T] lever.

≥The variable speed zoom function cannot be

used with the remote control or the free style
remote control.

To use the zoom microphone function

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Interlocked with the zooming operation, the
microphone will collect sounds clearly far away
with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the
wide-angle shot.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].

ZOOM

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Record mode

Recording yourself

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD
monitor. You can record persons in front of the
camera while presenting them the image. The
image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror
image. (The image to be recorded is the same as
that recording.)

≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture

while recording.

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Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥When the Wide/Pro-Cinema function is set, a

vertically oriented display appears on the
viewfinder screen, this is normal and not
indicative of any trouble.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the

lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if
you push the centre of the joystick.

Backlight compensation function

This protects a backlit subject from being darkened.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick up to select the backlight

compensation icon [ ].

Colour night view functions

This function allows you to record colour subjects
in dark locations to stand out against the
background.
Attach the camera to a tripod, and you can record
images free from vibration.

≥Only manual focusing can be used.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were

missed.

Colour night view function

You can record dark locations brightly in colour.

0 lux colour night view function

You can record completely dark locations with the
light of the LCD monitor.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick up to select the colour

night view icon [ ].

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≥The [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW ON] indication

appears on the screen of the movie camera.

≥Each upward press switches the modes.

OFF # Colour night view function # 0 lux
colour night view function # OFF

3 (In the case of 0 lux colour night view

function)
Extend the viewfinder and rotate the LCD
monitor towards the lens side.

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≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON]

indication appears on the screen of the movie
camera.
The image on the screen will become brighter.

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ª To return to normal recording

Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF]

indication appears on the screen of the movie
camera.

≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode

dial, the backlight compensation is cancelled.

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≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the

screen is lit in white.

≥Extend the viewfinder and view the images

while recording.

≥The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx.

1.2 m or less.