Panasonic NV-GS55, NV-GS44, NV-GS44EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS44EB

NV-GS55EB

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT0H27-1

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

Information for Your Safety

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

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

AC Adaptor

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC

Adaptor.

Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

ª IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three-pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol Ó.

ª Before Use

Remove the Connector Cover as follows.

Connector Cover

ª How to

replace the Fuse

1) Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver.

2) Replace the fuse and attach the Fuse Cover.

Fuse Cover

Fuse

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Operating Instructions

≥These Operating Instructions apply to models

NV-GS44 and NV-GS55.

≥The illustrations used in these Operating

Instructions show model NV-GS55, 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.

≥MPEG4 moving pictures recorded in

[SUPERFINE] cannot be recorded in the MultiMediaCard.

Pages for reference

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

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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.

≥The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected

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

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Contents

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

Before Use

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

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

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

Using a Card.................................................. 12

Turning on the Movie Camera ....................... 13

Selecting Modes ............................................ 13

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ................ 13

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

List of Menus ................................................. 15

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

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

LP Mode ........................................................ 19

Audio Recording Mode.................................. 19

Recording Mode

About Recording............................................ 20

Recording on a Tape..................................... 20

Recording a Still Picture on a Card

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

Recording a Moving Picture on a Card

(MPEG4)..................................................... 22

Quick Start..................................................... 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cinema Function ........................................... 26

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

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

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

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................ 28

Manual Iris Adjustment .................................. 29

Manual Focus Adjustment ............................. 29

Digital Effect Functions.................................. 30

Playback Mode

Playing Back a Tape ..................................... 32

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 32

Slow Motion Playback ................................... 33

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ 33

Index Search Functions................................. 33

Playback Zoom Function ............................... 34

Playback Digital Effect Functions.................. 35

Playing Back a Card...................................... 35

Slide Show .................................................... 36

Creating a Title.............................................. 37

Adding a Title ................................................ 37

Writing Printing Data on a Card..................... 38

Protecting the Files on a Card ....................... 38

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ......... 38

Formatting a Card ......................................... 39

Enlarging a Movie Picture Size ..................... 39

Playing Back on Your TV .............................. 40

Editing Mode

Recording from a Tape onto a Card.............. 41

Recording Pictures from a Card

onto a Tape................................................. 41

Audio Dubbing............................................... 41

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS)

Cassette...................................................... 42

Recording the Contents of Other

Equipment................................................... 43

Using the DV Cable for Recording ................ 43

With a PC

USB Connection Kit....................................... 44

Using as a Web Camera or with

DV STUDIO ................................................ 44

Using a Card in a Personal Computer........... 44

Others

Indications ..................................................... 46

Initializing the Modes..................................... 47

Warning/Alarm Indications ............................ 47

Notes and Hints............................................. 48

Cautions for Use............................................ 54

Before Requesting Repair

(Problems and Solutions) ........................... 58

Explanation of Terms .................................... 59

Specifications

Specifications ................................................ 61

Index.............................................................. 63

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Before Use

ª Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

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

01 289 8333

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

Technical Support for AV Software

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

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

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

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory

ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

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

facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

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

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

Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.

CGA-DU07

VSK0651

VGQ7304

VGQ7697

N2QAGC000018

6)5)

K2KC4CB00009

9) 10)

RJA0053-3XK2GJ2DZ00017

N2QCBD000030

K2KC4CB00008

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains

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Lead

2) Battery Pack -9-

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 -40-

7) S-Video Cable -40-

8) Shoulder Strap -11-

9) SD Memory Card -12-

10) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and

CD-ROM)

-44-

11) Cleaning Cloth

Optional Accessories

1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD10B)

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

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

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

5) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW2707N2E)

6) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT2714N2E)

7) ND Filter (VW-LND27E)

8) MC Protector (VW-LMC27E)

9) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)

10) Video DC Light (VW-LDC10E)

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

12) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)

13) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

14) Snow & Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS55E)

15) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

16) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board

(VW-DTM41E)

17) DV Editing Software (VW-DTM40E)

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-SD032/

RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/ RP-SDH512)

20) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card

(BN-SDABPE)

21) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card

(BN-SDCAPE)

≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

11)

VFC3506

VFC3778

VFA0425

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Before Use

Controls and Components

ª Movie Camera

(4)

STILL

ENTER

FADE

TELE

MACRO

(5)

(9)

MULTI/ P-IN-P

(17)

-25-

(18)

(1)(2) (3)

(6)

(7) (8)

COLOUR

SOFT

NIGHT

SKIN

VIEW

REC

(10)

BACK

(11)

LIGHT

(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)

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

LCD Monitor -13-, -57-

(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 Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] -12- Card Slot -12-

(4) (5)

Card Slot Cover -12- Colour Night View Button

(6)

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

(7)

Tele Macro Button [TELE MACRO] -24-

(8)

Multi Button [MULTI] -30-, -36-

(9)

Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -31- Recording Check Button [S] -20-

(10)

Recording Button [REC] (Available only with NV-GS55)

Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] -25-

(11)

Pause Button [;] -33-, -35-

(12)

-43-

Still Button [STILL] -21- Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -32-, -35-

(13)

Play Button [1] -32-, -35-

(14)

Enter Button [ENTER] -14- Stop Button [∫] -32-, -35-

(15)

Fade Button [FADE] -25- Rewind/Review Button [6] -32-, -35-

(16)

Card Access Lamp -12-

(17)

Menu Button [MENU] -14-

(18)

(19) (20) (21) (22)

(23) (24)

(19) Lens Hood -57- (20)

Recording Lamp -20- Lens

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

Lock Button -11-

(23)

Lock Cover -11-

(24)

Accessory Shoe

(25)

≥Accessories, such as a stereo microphone

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

(26) Eyecup (27) Power LCD Button [POWER LCD] -14-

Power LCD Lamp -14-

(28)

(29)

Cassette Holder

(28)

(30)

(31)

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

(32)

REMOTE/MIC

(34)

(33)

AV IN/OUT

PHONES

(PLUG IN POWER)

(35) (36)

(29) Cassette Compartment Cover -12-

Speaker -32-

(30)

USB Socket [ ] -44-

(31)

S-Video Input/Output Socket

(32)

[S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (Input function on NV-GS55 Model only)

(33)

White Balance Sensor -28-

-40-

Remote Control Sensor -9- Socket for Free Style Remote Controller

(34)

with Mic [REMOTE]

-21-

Microphone Socket [MIC]

≥When connecting an external microphone

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

≥When connecting the Free Style Remote

Controller with Mic to this socket and the

-6-

(25) (26)

(27)

-52-

Before Use

[TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in microphone does not operate.

-21-

≥When connecting the pin plug of the Free

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

≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used.

≥The microphone may make noises

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

(35) Audio-Video Input/Output Socket

[AV IN/OUT] (Input function on NV-GS55 Model only)

-40-

Headphone Socket [PHONES]

≥Connecting an AV Cable to this socket

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

≥When connecting the pin plug of the AV

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

≥When using headphones, set [AV JACK] of

the [AV IN/OUT] (NV-GS55 only) or [INITIAL] sub-menu to [OUT/PHONES]. If you set [AV JACK] to [OUT], you may hear noises on the right.

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

NV-GS55 Model only)

-43-

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.

(37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42)

(43) (44)

(45) (46)

(47)

(37) Viewfinder -13-, -57-

START

QUICK

OFF

Quick Start Recording Button

(44)

[QUICK START]

-23-

Quick Start Recording Lamp -23- Recording Start/Stop Button -20-, -22-

(45)

Power Switch [OFF/ON] -13-, -20-, -54-

(46)

Power Lamp -13-, -20-, -32-

(47)

(48)(49)(50)

(51)(52)

(53)

Mode Selector Switch

(48)

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

(49)

Shoulder Strap Holders -11- Grip Belt (One-touch Free Style Grip Belt)

(50)

-20-, -27-

-10-

Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] -10-

(51)

Battery Holder

(52) (53) 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.

(54) (55) (56) (57)

P.B. DI G I TA L

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

DISPLAY

RESET

TITLE

MULTI/

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

STOP

INDEX INDEX

∫

SELECT

VAR.

STORE

ENTER

OFF/ON

START/

STOP

ZOOM

sVOLr

P.B. ZOOM

(58)

(59)

(60)

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.

(38)

Eyepiece Corrector Knob -13- Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] - 21-, -41-

(39)

Zoom Lever [W/T] [`VOL/JOG_] -23-

(40)

Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] - 12-

(41)

Reset Button [RESET] -48-

(42)

Mode Dial -13-

(43)

(54) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -47-

Indication Output Button [OSD] -40-

(55)

Display Button [DISPLAY] -47-

(56)

Reset Button [RESET] -60-

(57) (58)

Recording Button [¥REC] (Available only with NV-GS55)

Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -41-

(59)

Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed

(60)

Search Function [π, ∫]

-43-

-33-

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

-34-

-7-

(61) (62) (63) (64) (65)

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

DISPLAY

RESET

TITLE

MULTI/

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

STOP

INDEX INDEX

∫

SELECT

VAR.

STORE

ENTER

OFF/ON

P.B. DI G I TA L

START/

STOP

ZOOM

sVOLr

P.B. ZOOM

Before Use

controller is not in use, attach the clip to the Grip Belt for convenience. This controller allows the Movie Camera to be for

(66)

(67) (68)

left-handed users.

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

(85)

(61) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D]

(E: reverse, D:forward) Index Search Buttons [:, 9]

(62)

(:: reverse, 9:forward)

(63)

Selection Button [SELECT] -35- Store Button [STORE] -35-

(64)

Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -35-

(65)

Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]

(66)

-33-

-34-

-23-, -32-, -34-

Variable Speed Search Button

(67)

[VAR. SEARCH] Menu Button [MENU] -14-

(68)

(69) (70)

(71) (72) (73) (74)

(69)

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] - 21-, -41- Title Button [TITLE] -37-

(70) (71)

Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button [MULTI/P-IN-P] Rewind/Review Button [6] -32-, -35-

(72)

Pause Button [;] -33-, -35-

(73)

Stop Button [∫] -32-, -35-

(74)

Recording Start/Stop Button

(75)

[START/STOP] Play Button [1] -32-, -35-

(76)

Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -32- , -35-

(77)

Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] - 34-

(78)

Enter Button [ENTER] -14-

(79)

-33-

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

DISPLAY

RESET

TITLE

MULTI/

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

STOP

INDEX INDEX

∫

SELECT

VAR.

STORE

ENTER

OFF/ON

P.B. DI G I TA L

-30-, -36-

-20-, -22-

START/

STOP

ZOOM

sVOLr

P.B. ZOOM

(75)

(76)

(77)

(78)

(79)

ª Free Style Remote Controller with Mic

This controller allows the scene to be shot from various angles, high to low, and is also convenient when the Tripod is used. When the

(80) Microphone [MIC] -21-

Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]

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

≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stages.

(83) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (84) Microphone Switch Button [TALK] -21-

≥When the Free Style Remote Controller with

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

(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.

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

marking facing upward.

3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote

Controller.

≥When the button-type battery is exhausted,

replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery

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Before Use

615

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.”

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

Control Sensor and press an appropriate button.

(33) of the Movie Camera

≥If the Remote Controller Mode of the Movie

Camera and that of the Remote Controller do

not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.

Setup on the Movie Camera:

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

-16-)

Setup on the Remote Controller:

STILL ADV

PAUS E

STILL ADV

;

INDEX INDEX

STOP

P.B. ZOOM

∫

[VCR1]:

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

[VCR2]:

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

≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is

replaced, the mode is automatically reset to

[VCR1] Mode.

Power Supply

ª Using the AC Adaptor

15˚

(33)

≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within

approximately 5 metres

≥Angle: Within approximately 15o in the

vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis

≥The above operating ranges are for indoor use.

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

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

Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor side of the Movie Camera.

Selecting Remote Controller Modes

When 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously, they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes.

Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie Camera.

2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC

Adaptor.

3 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC

Adaptor and the AC mains socket.

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

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

≥Before connecting or disconnecting the

power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on

the Movie Camera to [OFF] and make sure

that Power Lamp is not lit.

ª Using the Battery

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

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

Camera when batteries of other companies are

used.

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Before Use

1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and

charge it.

≥Since the Battery will not be charged when

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

≥The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging

starts.

≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off,

charging is completed.

≥When charging the overdischarged battery,

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

2 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie

Camera.

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [OFF] and, while pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button Battery or DC Input Lead upward to disconnect it.

PUSH

BATT

(51), slide the

(51)

(46)

OFF

Charging Time and Available Recording Time

CGA-DU07 A 1h30min.

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

CGA-DU14 A 2h45min.

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

CGA-DU21 A 3h55min.

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

A Charging Time B Maximum Continuous Recording Time C Intermittent Recording Time

(Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording time with repeated recording and stopping actions.) “1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.

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

times. The numbers indicate the recording time

when the Viewfinder is used. The numbers in

parentheses indicate the recording time when

the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the

available recording time may be shorter. ≥The times shown in the table are for continuous

recording at a temperature of 25oC and humidity

of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or

lower temperature, the charging time may be

longer. ≥The available recording time becomes shorter if

you use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor

simultaneously when using the 0 Lux Night

View function, rotating the LCD Monitor

frontward to record yourself or setting

[EVF ON/AUTO] to [ON].

The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt

ª To Use as a Grip Belt

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

1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-48-.

2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size

of your hand.

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Before Use

3 Reattach the Grip Belt.

ª To Use as a Hand Strap

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

1 Open the Lock Cover (24) by holding the

tabs on both sides 1, press the Lock

(23) and detach the Grip Belt.

Button

(24)

(23)

2 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

≥When returning the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt

Attachment, press the Lock Cover 2 to ensure

that it is securely locked.

Attaching the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

1 Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through

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

2 Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through

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

3 Slide A to the direction of the arrow and

reattach the Grip Belt.

4 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist.

≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the

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

hand strap.) ≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover

the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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

1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through

the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie Camera.

-11-

Before Use

2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it

through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.

≥Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the

Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

≥Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to

the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way.

Inserting a Cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (41) toward

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

(41)

OPEN /

EJECT

2 Insert a Cassette.

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

R E C

SAVE

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-48-.

Using a Card

A Card can be used to record pictures.

ª Caution before inserting/removing a

Card

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

properly or it may cause the loss of recorded

data in a Card.

ª Inserting a Card 1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever (3) to open the Card

Slot Cover

2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut

corner facing right 1, insert it into the Card Slot

(4).

OPEN

(3)

(5).

(5)

3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH] mark 1.

PUSH

4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.

ª Accidental Erasure Prevention

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

(4)

3 Close the Card Slot Cover (5) securely.

Removing the Card

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

Cover.

The Movie Camera may be damaged if the Card is

≥

forced out when the Card is fully inserted.

ª Card Access Lamp (17)

(17)

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

to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the

Card, to turn off the Movie Camera, or to turn

the Mode Dial. Such actions will damage the

-12-

Before Use

Card, and recorded data, and cause the Movie Camera to malfunction.

Turning on the Movie Camera

ª How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [ON] while

pressing the button 1.

≥The [POWER] Lamp

OFF

(46)

(47)

(47) lights up.

ª How to Turn off the Power

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [OFF] while

pressing the button 1.

(46)

OFF

Selecting Modes

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

1 Rotate the Mode Dial (43).

(43)

:Tape Recording Mode

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

:Tape Playback Mode

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

:Card Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording still picture or moving picture on a card.

:Picture Playback Mode

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

:MPEG4 Playback Mode

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

:PC Mode

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

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

ª Using the Viewfinder

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

1 Pull the Viewfinder.

2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector

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

Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].

≥The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD

≥When you turn the Movie Camera off, this

ª Using the LCD Monitor

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

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

2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to

-13-

(38).

Knob

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12:30:45

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Monitor is opened.

setting is cancelled.

pull the LCD Monitor

(2) out in the direction

of the arrow.

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

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

(2)

(1)

the desired recording angle.

≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of

180o 1 from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90o 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor

Before Use

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

LCD/EVF SETUP

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

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

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

;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP !/MENU:EXIT

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]

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

Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

To Adjust

Press the [;/∫] Button and select the item to be adjusted, and then press the [6/5] Button to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication. ≥A larger number of vertical bars indicates

stronger brightness or colour saturation.

To Increase the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor

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

(27)

POWER

LCD

The [POWER LCD] Lamp (27) lights up. ≥When turning the power on with using AC

Adaptor, [POWER LCD] function is

automatically effective.

To Resume Normal Brightness

Press the [POWER LCD] Button again.

≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded

images.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -57-.

Using the Menu Screen

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

set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON] or

rotate the LCD monitor by 180o.

1 Press the [MENU] Button (18).

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(18)

≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode

selected by using the Mode Dial displayed.

(43)

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

Sub-Menu.

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

highlighted item.

3 Press the [5] Button to display the

selected Sub-Menu.

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

selected item.

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

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

≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or

play back. Menus can be displayed during

playback but not during recording. The above

operations can be done using the [MENU]

Button, [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] Buttons and [ENTER]

Button on the Remote Controller. (

To Return the Previous Screen

Press the [6] Button.

-14-

(43) is

-7-)

Before Use

To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the Menu Mode Setting

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

-30-) are not retained.)

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

ª File Selection in the Picture/MPEG4

Playback Mode

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

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

a file.

≥The selected file is marked by a frame.

PICTURE

No.25 100-0012

2 Press the [ENTER] Button (14) to confirm

the selection of the file.

≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry

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

List of Menus

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

ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU]

Tape Recording Mode

TAPE RECORDING MENU

CAMERA !

DIGITAL CARD RECORDING DISPLAY LCD/EVF INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT MENU:EXIT

1) [CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode

[SIS]

Image Stabilizer

[D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom

-24-

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording

-24-

PROG.AE SIS D.ZOOM SELF TIMER USB FUNCTION

-27-

-23-

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode

-44-

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

back to the previous screen.

2) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT1]

Digital Effects 1

-30-

[EFFECT2]

Digital Effects 2

-30-

[MULTI MODE]

Multi-Picture Mode

-30-

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title

-37-

3) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality

-21-

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

-37-

4) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

-19-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

-19-

[SCENE INDEX]

Scene Index Mode

-34-

[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction

-26-

[ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone

-24-

[CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording

-26-

5) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode

-47-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

-47-

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode

-47-

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset

-60-

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

reset the Time Code.

6) [LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

-14-

[SELF REC]

Recording Yourself

-23-

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder

-13-

7) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

-15-

Before Use

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search

-21-

[DEMO MODE]

Demonstration Mode ≥If no operation takes place for approximately

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

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-58-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-9-

[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp

-20-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

-49-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

-18-

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode

-47-

ª [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

Tape Playback Mode

TAPE PLAYBACK MENU

PLAYBACK !

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

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT MENU:EXIT

1) [PLAYBACK]

Playback Functions Sub-Menu

[SEARCH]

Index Search Mode

[12bit AUDIO]

Audio Selector

-42-

[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode

2) [AV IN/OUT]

Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu (NV-GS55 only)

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-41-

[A.DUB INPUT]

Audio Dubbing Input

[DV OUT]

Analog-Digital Conversion Output

3) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

-34-

-52-

-41-

SEARCH 12bit AUDIO AUDIO OUT

-54-

[EFFECT ON]

Digital Effect On/Off

-35-

[EFFECT SEL]

Digital Effect Selection

-35-

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title

-37-

4) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality

-21-

[MPEG4 MODE]

MPEG4 Picture Quality

-22-

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

-37-

5) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

-19-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

-19-

6) [DISPLAY]

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

the same as those on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu

of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] Main-Menu.

7) [LCD/EVF]

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

-14-

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder

-13-

8) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search

-21-

[AV JACK] (NV-GS44 only) AV Socket

-58-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-9-

[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp

-20-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

-49-

ª [CARD RECORDING MENU]

Card Recording Mode

CARD RECORDING MENU

CAMERA !

DIGITAL CARD RECORDING DISPLAY LCD/EVF INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT MENU:EXIT

PROG.AE SHTR EFFECT SELF TIMER

1) [CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode

-27-

-16-

Before Use

[SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect

-49-

≥You can add a sound like releasing the shutter.

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording

-23-

2) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title

-37-

3) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality

-21-

[MPEG4 MODE]

MPEG4 Picture Quality

-22-

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

-37-

[BURST MODE]

Continuous Photoshot

-22-

4) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction

-26-

5) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode

-47-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

-47-

6) [LCD/EVF]

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level ≥All of the items on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu are

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

7) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-58-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-9-

[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp

-20-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

-49-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

-18-

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode

-47-

ª [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

Picture Playback Mode

PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU

DELETE !

EDITING DIGITAL DISPLAY LCD/EVF INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT MENU:EXIT

FILE BY SEL ALL FILES TITLE BY SEL

1) [DELETE]

Deleting a File Sub-Menu

[FILEBYSEL]

Selecting and Deleting a File

-38-

[ALL FILES]

Deleting All Files

-39-

[TITLE BY SEL]

Selecting and Deleting a Title

-39-

2) [EDITING]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

[FILE LOCK]

Setting the Lock

-38-

[DPOF SET]

Setting DPOF

-38-

[CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card

-39-

3) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title

-37-

4) [DISPLAY]

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

the same as those on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu

of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU].

5) [LCD/EVF]

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

-14-

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder

-13-

6) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-58-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-9-

ª [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]

MPEG4 Playback Mode

MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU

DELETE !

EDITING DISPLAY LCD/EVF INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT MENU:EXIT

FILE BY SEL ALL FILES

1) [DELETE]

Deleting a File Sub-Menu

[FILEBYSEL]

Selecting and Deleting a File

-38-

[ALL FILES]

Deleting All Files

-39-

2) [EDITING]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

[FILE LOCK]

Setting the Lock

-38-

-17-

Before Use

[CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card

-39-

3) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[SCREEN]

Screen Setting

-39-

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode

-47-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

-47-

4) [LCD/EVF]

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

-14-

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder

-13-

5) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-58-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-9-

Setting Date and Time

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

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(18)

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

CLOCK SET

1YEAR 2004

MONTH 10 DAY 8 HOUR 14 MIN. 30

;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP

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

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

≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.

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

3 Press the [MENU] Button (18) to finish

setting the date and time.

≥The clock operation starts from [00] second.

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

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

≥The clock uses the 24-hour system.

!/MENU:EXIT

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.

-18-

Before Use

LP Mode

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

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

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

not completely compatible with other equipment.

≥Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode.

-41-)

(

Audio Recording Mode

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

-19-

Recording Mode

About Recording

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

(48)

-28-, -29-)

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.

≥When the Recording Pause Mode continues for

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

ª Recording Lamp

The Recording Lamp (20) lights up during recording and alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress.

(20)

(48) set to

-28-) may not

≥The [POWER] Lamp (47) lights up.

OFF

(46)

(47)

2 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Tape Recording

Mode.

(43)

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45).

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

to [REC].

(45)

REC

RECORD

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45)

again to pause the recording.

≥The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

PAUSE

≥Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording

Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress,

you can also record a still picture on a card by

pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

ª To Check the Recording

By pressing the [S] Button (10) briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.

(10)

REC

≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the

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

Recording on a Tape

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [ON].

≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After

checking, the Movie Camera resumes the

Recording Pause Mode.

ª Finding the End of Recording

(Blank Search Function)

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

-20-

Recording Mode

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

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

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(18)

≥The [BLANK] Indication appears during the

Blank Search.

≥Approximately 1 second before the last

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

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

Movie Camera stops at the end of the tape.

To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion

Press the [∫] Button.

ª To Add a Sound while Recording

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

(34),

You can record still pictures as frame still pictures with higher quality by this function. ≥The Progressive Photoshot Function may not

be activated depending on the function you use.

-47-)

( ≥To record still pictures with higher quality, we

recommend setting to the Card Recording

Mode. (To activate the progressive function

regardless of the function you use) ≥When you record the tape and the card

simultaneously, the progressive function is not

activated.

Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot)

Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Movie Camera.

1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Card Recording

Mode.

(43)

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).

PHOTO SHOT

(39)

(84)

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

microphone does not operate.

ª Digital Still Picture

When the [STILL] Button (12) is pressed, images become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.

(12)

STILL

ENTER

FADE

≥We recommend that you press the [STILL]

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

ª Progressive Photoshot

When the [æ] Indication is displayed, Progressive Photoshot Function works.

≥The [ ] Indication lights up in red.

PICTURE

Selecting the Quality of Photoshot images

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

>> [PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image quality.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(18)

Maximum number of images recordable on the supplied Card (8MB)

[FINE] (high image quality): approximately 44 pictures [NORMAL] (normal image quality): approximately 85 pictures [ECONOMY] (low image quality): approximately 180 pictures ≥These figures vary depending on the subject

being photographed.

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