Panasonic NV-GS60EP User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Instrukcja obsługi

Návod k použití

Kezelési utasítás

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS60EP

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Przed pierwszym włączeniem kamery prosimy o dokładne przeczytanie instrukcji obsługi.

Před použitím si, prosíme, přečtěte celý návod. Használat előtt kérjük, hogy teljesen olvassa el ezt a kezelési utasítást.

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Information for your safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,

MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES.

≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK);

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A

BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION

OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES,

SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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.

≥All other company and product names in the

operating instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations.

Pages for reference

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

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

-00-

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ENGLISH

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 AV 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.

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.

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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 .......................................... 7

The grip belt..................................................... 7

Power supply ................................................... 8

Charging time and recordable time.................. 9

Turning the camera on..................................... 9

Setting date and time..................................... 10

Using the LCD monitor .................................. 11

Using the viewfinder ...................................... 11

Quick start...................................................... 12

Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 13

Selecting a mode........................................... 14

How to use the joystick.................................. 14

Help mode ..................................................... 15

Switching the language.................................. 16

Using the menu screen.................................. 16

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 17

Record mode

Check before recording ................................. 18

Recording on a tape ...................................... 19

Recording check............................................ 19

Blank search function .................................... 20

Recording a still picture on a tape

(Photoshot).................................................. 20

Zoom in/out function...................................... 21

Recording yourself......................................... 22

Backlight compensation function ................... 22

Colour Night view function ............................. 23

Soft skin mode............................................... 23

Fade in/fade out function ............................... 24

Wind noise reduction function........................ 24

Recording images for wide-screen TVs......... 25

Image stabilizer function ................................ 25

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode).............................................. 26

Recording in natural colours

(White balance)........................................... 27

Manual focus adjustment............................... 28

Manual shutter speed/

aperture adjustment .................................... 28

Playback mode

Playing back tape.......................................... 30

Frame-by-frame playback ............................. 31

Playback on TV ............................................. 31

Edit mode

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing).................................................... 32

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing) ......................................... 32

Using the movie camera as a Web Camera

(Windows XP SP2) ..................................... 33

Using on Macintosh....................................... 34

Menu list........................................................ 35

Menus related to taking pictures ................... 36

Menus related to playback ............................ 37

Other menus.................................................. 37

Others

Indications..................................................... 38

Warning/alarm indications ............................. 39

Functions cannot be used

simultaneously ............................................ 40

Before requesting repair

(Problems and solutions) ............................ 40

Cautions for Use............................................ 43

Explanation of terms...................................... 46

Specifications

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

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Before using

Accessories

The followings are the accessories supplied with this product.

VSK0651B

(DE-974GC)

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

-8-

2) Battery pack -8-

3) AV cable -32-

Optional

1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11E)

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

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

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

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

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

7) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3007E)

8) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3014E)

9) ND filter (VW-LND30E)

10) MC protector (VW-LMC30E)

11) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

12) DV cable (VW-CD1E) ≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

K2GJ2DC00015

K2CR2DA00004

K2KC4CB00022CGR-DU06

Parts identification and handling

ª Camera

(3)

(1)

(2)

(1) White balance sensor -27-

Grip belt -7-

(2) (3)

Lens

≥Fit the MC protector (VW-LMC30E;

optional), the ND filter (VW-LND30E; optional), the tele conversion lens (VW-LT3014E; optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-LW3007E; optional) in front of the lens. Do not fit the other accessories. (except for the lens cap)

(4) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -21-, -24-

Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -32-

(5)

≥Use the supplied AV cable only, otherwise

audio may not be played back normally.

(8)

(4)

(5)

(6) (7)

(9) (10)

(6) Speaker -30-

Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -13-

(7)

Cassette holder -13-

(8) (9)

DV terminal [DV] -32- USB terminal [ ]

(10)

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Before using

(15) (16)

(11)

(12)

(17) (18)

(19)

(25)

(13)

(14)

(11) Viewfinder -11-, -46-

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.

(12)

Battery holder -8-

(13)

Battery release lever [BATTERY RELEASE] DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -8-

(14)

Power switch [OFF/ON] -9-

(15)

Status indicator -9-

(16)

Menu button [MENU] -1 6-

(17) (18)

Joystick -14- Mode dial -14-

(19)

Recording start/stop button -19-

(20)

(21)

(22)

LCD monitor -11-, -46-

(21)

-8-

(23) (24)

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.

(22)

LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -11-

(23)

Reset button [RESET] -39-, -42- Mode select switch

(24)

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

-18-, -26-, -28-

(20)

(26) (27)

(25)

Cassette cover -13- Zoom lever [W/T] -21-

(26)

Volume lever [sVOLUMEr] -30- Photoshot button [ ] -20-

(27)

(28)

Tripod receptacle

(28)

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.)

(29)

(29) Shoulder strap fixture

≥Put the strap (optional) 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.

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Before using

Fitting the lens cap

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

1 The lens cap and lens cap cord comes

preattached to the grip belt. Pass the end of the lens cap cord through the attached eye on the lens cap. Then pass the lens cap through the loop made by itself and pull tight.

≥When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap

cord in the direction of the arrow. 1

≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover

the lens with the lens cap for protection.

The grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1 Adjust the belt length.

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

≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs

firmly.

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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

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

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

(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

-9-)

-5-)

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

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

Removing the battery

While sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] lever, slide the battery to remove it.

BATTERY RELEASE

≥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].

CAUTION

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

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Before using

Charging time and recordable time

The times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 25 oC and a humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the temperature is higher or lower than the specified value, the charging time will become longer.

Supplied

battery/

CGR-DU06

(7.2 V/

640 mAh)

CGA-DU12

(7.2 V/

1150 mAh)

CGA-DU14

(7.2 V/

1360 mAh)

CGA-DU21

(7.2 V/

2040 mAh)

CGA-DU07

(7.2 V/

680 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 40 min” indicates 1 hour 40 minutes.

≥The battery CGR-DU06 is supplied. ≥The times shown in the table are rough

estimates. 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-DU12,

CGA-DU14 and CGA-DU21 for long time recording (2 hours or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more for intermittent recording).

A 1 h 40 min B 1 h 50 min

(1 h 25 min)

C 55 min

(45 min)

A 2 h 25 min B 3 h 15 min

(2 h 40 min)

C 1 h 40 min

(1 h 20 min)

A 2 h 45 min B 3 h 50 min

(3 h)

C 1 h 55 min

(1 h 30 min)

A 3 h 55 min B 5 h 45 min

(4 h 30 min)

C 2 h 55 min

(2 h 15 min)

A 1 h 30 min B 1 h 55 min

(1 h 30 min)

C 1 h

(45 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 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 camera on

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.

How to turn on the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

OFF

≥The status indicator lights red and the power

turns on.

≥If the LCD monitor is closed and the

viewfinder is retracted while the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [ON] in the Tape Recording Mode, the power turn off.

How to turn off the power

While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

OFF

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

using the camera.

≥The status indicator goes off when the power

turns off.

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Before using

ª How to turn the power on and off with

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.

OFF

1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the

viewfinder to use. (

≥The LCD monitor or the viewfinder will be

activated.

-11-)

2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the

viewfinder.

OFF

≥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

-12-), 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.

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

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

OFF

≥The status indicator lights up 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.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-16-)

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.

About date/time

ª ≥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 [--] is appears when the camera is

turned 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.)

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Before using

Using the LCD monitor

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

1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor open part

and open the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.

≥It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you

prefer.

1180o 2 90o

≥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 recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder simultaneously light.

Using the viewfinder

ª Extending the viewfinder

1 Pull out the viewfinder. Extend it by

pinching the extension knob.

≥The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD

monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be deactivated.)

Adjusting the field of view

1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece

corrector knob.

12:30:4512:30:4512:30:45

1.4. 20071.4. 20071.4. 2007

≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

from the menu.

12:30:45

1.4. 2007

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Before using

To cancel Quick Start

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 camera will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is reopened. ≥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.

≥While using the battery

A tape is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is set.

≥While using the AC adaptor

Quick Start can be used even if a tape is not inserted.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

(

-16-)

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

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

OFFONOFF

≥The status indicator lights green and the unit

goes into quick start standby mode.

≥The movie camera will not go into quick start

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

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

-16-)

(

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

unit is in quick start standby, 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.

≥In the following cases, quick start is canceled

and the power turns off.

≥When the Mode dial is moved. ≥When the battery or AC adaptor is removed. ≥When the tape is removed while using the

battery in Tape Recording Mode.

≥When the 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,

the zoom magnification becomes 5k and the

picture size may differ from what it was before

quick start standby. ≥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.

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

viewfinder.

-36-) is set to [5 MINUTES]

OFF

≥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

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/ EJECT

≥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.

≥The cassette holder is housed.

≥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.

≥Close the cassette cover tightly. ≥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. (

-45-)

≥If the indicator of the condensation does not

display on the LCD monitor and/or the

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

-43-)

come out

≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then

open it again completely.

≥Check if the battery has run down. ≥Check if the cassette compartment cover is in

contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be

sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when

opening.

PUSH

Caution:

Take care not to trap your fingers under the cassette holder when closing it.

5 Only after the cassette holder is completely

housed, close the cassette cover by pressing the mark 2.

When the cassette holder cannot be

housed

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

again. ≥Check if the battery has run down.

Accidental erasure prevention

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).

R E C

SAVE

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Before using

Joystick and screen display

Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

: TAPE RECORDING MODE

Use this when you record the image on a tape.

: TAPE PLAYBACK MODE

Use this to play back a tape.

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, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.)

1) Tape Recording Mode

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

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.

2 Fade

1/4

3 Backlight compensation -2 2- 1 Help mode -15-

2/4 2 Soft skin mode -23- 3/4 3 Colour night view -23-

2 Recording check

4/4

1 Blank search -20-

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

-24-

-19-

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])

2 Iris or gain value 3 White balance -27-

5/5

1 Shutter speed -28- 2

6/6

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape. ≥2 is displayed only when the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS].

3) Tape Playback Mode

Manual focus adjustment -28-

Help mode

Select an icon for an explanation of the function.

≥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 Help

mode icon [ ].

≥The help mode explains the operation icons

displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/

-28-

FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape Recording Mode.

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

the desired icon.

3 Playback/pause 4 Stop -30- 2 Rewind (review playback) -30- 1 Fast forward (cue playback) -30-

≥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

-30-

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

≥When the Help mode is used, it is not possible

to record or set the functions.

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Before using

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 -35-.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

≥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.

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

Press the [MENU] button.

To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

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.

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ª ≥The menu is not displayed while recording on a

tape. Also, you cannot record on a tape 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] >>

[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.

≥If you adjust the colour level of the LCD monitor,

the colour level of the viewfinder also automatically changes.

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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

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 pictures

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. (-7-)

(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 and the viewfinder are closed. Even if the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed during recording, the power will not turn off until recording stops.)

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≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder ( ≥Power supply ( ≥Insert a cassette ( ≥Setting date/time ( ≥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: -47-

≥Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.,

the aperature 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.

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

Recording mode

You can switch the tape recording mode.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

-8-)

-13-)

-10-)

-28-)

-18-)

-46-

-26-)

-27-)

-28-)

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

-17-)

1 Set [BASIC] >> [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.

≥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.

≥Frame-by-frame playback.

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Record mode

Concerning the remaining tape time

Recording on a tape

Remove the lens cap. (-7-) (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.)

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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 seconds 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.

1 Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

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 [ ].

2 Press the recording start/stop button again

to pause recording.

;

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

-19-) to verify that

-9-.

the image is recorded properly.

≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out

the blank search (

On-screen display in the tape

-20-).

recording mode

0h00m10s00f

1) Recording time elapse

2) Remaining tape indication

R0:30

≥The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED]

indication appears on the screen of the movie camera.

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Record mode

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 [ ].

3 When the confirmation message appears,

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

Stopping blank search midway

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 a still picture on a tape (Photoshot)

Still pictures can be recorded from the movie camera lens.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the [ ] button in the recording pause

mode.

≥The movie camera records a still picture for

about 7 seconds and then switches back to the recording pause mode.

≥If you set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >>

[ON], you can add image and a sound like releasing the shutter.

≥Photoshot recording results in slightly inferior

image quality.

Continuous photoshot

If you set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >> [ON] and keep the [ ] button pressed, the movie camera will continuously record still pictures in approx. 0.7 seconds intervals until the button is released. ≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a

shutter clicking sound is recorded.

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Record mode

Digital zoom function

Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 30k optically. ≥Set to Tape 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].

VOLU ME

If the zoom magnification exceeds 30 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 50k to 1000k.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [50k] or

[1000k].

5050t

50t W

1t W

5t WT

1010t

10t WT

≥When zooming in and taking a picture 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 1.3 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. 2 cm distant from the lens.

≥Be aware that a mechanical sound may be

recorded when the [W/T] lever is released while zooming. Gently move the zoom lever back to it's original possition before releasing it.

[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 30k) [50k]: Up to 50k [1000k]: Up to 1000k ≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the

more the image quality is degraded.

About the variable speed zoom

function

≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount

of movement of the [W/T] lever.

To use the zoom microphone function

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.

1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens

side.

≥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 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 [ ].

≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON]

indication appears on the screen of the movie camera.

≥The image on the screen will become

brighter.

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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Record mode

Colour Night view function

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.

≥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 [ ].

≥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 # OFF

To cancel the colour night view

function

Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW OFF] indication

appears on the screen of the movie camera.

Soft skin mode

This allows the skin colour to be recorded in a softer tone. This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person.

≥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 left to select the soft skin

icon [ ].

≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication

appears on the screen of the movie camera.

To cancel the soft skin mode

Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] indication

appears on the screen of the movie camera.

≥If the background or anything else in the scene

has colours similar to the skin colour, they will also be smoothed.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may

not be clear.

≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become

whitish for a while.

≥The colour night view function makes the signal

charging time of the CCD up to approximately 25k longer than usual, so that dark scenes (a minimum of 2 lx) can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

≥The colour night view function is cancelled when

you turn off the power or operate the mode dial.

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Record mode

Fade in/fade out function

Fade in

The image and audio gradually appear.

Fade out

The image and audio gradually disappear.

≥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 left to select the fade icon

[].

≥The [FADE ON] indication appears on the

screen of the movie camera.

3 Press the recording start/stop button.

Start recording. (fade in)

When you start recording, the image/audio disappeared completely and the image/audio gradually appears.

Pause recording. (fade out)

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops.

Wind noise reduction function

This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].

To cancel the wind noise reduction

function

Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

≥The default setting is [ON]. ≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind

strength. (If this function is activated in strong winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.)

To cancel fading

Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the

screen of the movie camera.

To select the colour for fade in/out

The colour which appears in fading pictures can be selected.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOUR] >>

[WHITE] or [BLACK].

≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it

takes several seconds to display the image when you start recording images. Besides, it also takes several seconds to pause recording.

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Record mode

Recording images for wide-screen TVs

This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs.

Cinema Function

Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top and bottom of the screen so that they look like theatre movies.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].

To cancel the Cinema function

Set [BASIC] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

≥Images played back vary depending on the TV

connected. Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV.

≥This function does not widen the recording

range.

≥When images are played back on a TV screen,

the date/time indication may be erased in some cases.

≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may

deteriorate.

≥When a cinema picture is imported into a

personal computer, the imported picture may not be displayed correctly, depending on the software in used.

Image stabilizer function

Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [SIS] >> [ON].

To cancel the image stabilizer function

Set [ADVANCED] >> [SIS] >> [OFF].

≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you

turn the image stabilizer off.

≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness

may change or colours may not look natural.

≥When the colour night view function is used, the

image stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [[] indication flashes.

≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer

function may not work effectively.

≥When the digital zoom is used ≥When a conversion lens is used ≥When recording is done in an extremely dark

place

≥When the camera is shaken greatly ≥When you record a moving subject while

tracking it

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Record mode

To cancel the scene mode function

Recording in various situations (Scene mode)

When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[MANUAL].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the

desired mode.

1) 2)

1) [5] Sports mode

≥To record sports scenes or scenes where

there are quick motions

2) [ ] Portrait mode

≥To make persons stand out against the

background

3) [ ] Low light mode

≥To record dark scenes so they are brighter

4) [ ] Spotlight mode

≥To record subjects spotlit in a party or

theatre

5) [ ] Surf & snow mode

≥To record images at dazzling places such

as ski slopes and beaches

Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

Sports mode

≥For playback pause of recorded pictures, this

mode presents free of camera shakes.

≥During normal playback, the image

movement may not look smooth.

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light,

mercury light or sodium light because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change.

≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong

light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports

mode does not function. The [5] indication flashes.

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker.

Portrait mode

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF].

Low light mode

≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be

recorded finely.

Spotlight mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark.

Surf & snow mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

the recorded image may become whitish.

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Record mode

To restore to the automatic

Recording in natural colours (White balance)

The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[MANUAL].

adjustment

Move the joystick left or right until the [ ] indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

≥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 setting both the white balance and the

iris/gain, set the white balance first.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2 Move the joystick up to select the white

balance icon [ ].

MNL

≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set

the white balance for correct adjustment.

To set the white balance manually

Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up to select the [ ] indication.

About flashing of the [ ] indication

When the manual adjustment mode is selected

≥Flashing indicates that the white balance

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

select the white balance mode.

AWB

previously adjusted is stored. This setting is stored until the white balance is adjusted again.

When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode

≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in

the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If so, use the auto white balance mode.

During setting in the manual adjustment mode

≥When the setting is completed, it will keep lit.

About the white balance sensor

The white balance sensor detects the type of light

1) Auto white balance adjustment [ ]

AWB

2) Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps) [ ]

source during recording. ≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during

recording, or it may not function properly.

3) Outdoor mode [ ]

4) Manual adjustment mode [ ]

AWB

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Record mode

Manual focus adjustment

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[MANUAL].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[FOCUS].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

MFMFMF

MNL

≥The [ ] indication and the manual focus

[MF] indication is displayed.

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the focus.

MFMFMF

MNL

≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject

may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.

To restore to the automatic

adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS].

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment

Shutter Speed

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Aperture

Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[MANUAL].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2 Move the joystick left or right to select the

shutter aperture icon [ ] or shutter speed icon [ ].

MNL

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the shutter speed or aperture.

MNL

1/50

OPEN

OPEN OdB

OdB

MNL

1/1000

1) Shutter speed

2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value

MNL

1/50 F2.0 0dB

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Record mode

ª To restore to automatic adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

Manual shutter speed adjustment

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury

light or sodium light because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change.

≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the

sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value increases automatically, which may increase the noises on the screen.

≥You may see vertical lines of light in the

playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction.

≥During normal playback, image movement may

not look smooth.

≥When recording in the extremely bright place,

the colour of the screen may change or flickers. If so, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/50 or 1/100.

Manual iris/gain adjustment

≥Set the shutter speed before setting the

aperture (iris/gain) when manually adjusting both settings.

≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you

cannot adjust the gain value.

≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the

screen increases.

≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are

iris values that are not displayed.

Shutter speed range

1/50 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.

Iris/gain value range

CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0, OPEN (Opened: F1.8) 0dB, ..., 18dB Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image. Values with dB are gain values.

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Playback mode

To adjust volume

Playback mode

Playing back tape

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

(An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor.)

Adjust the speaker volume for playback.

1 Move the [sVOLUMEr] lever to adjust the

volume.

1 Operate with joystick.

Towards [r]: increases the volume Towards [s]: decreases the volume (Nearer the bar to [r], larger the volume.)

1/;: Playback/Pause 6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to

playback with the 1/; icon.)

5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to

playback with the 1/; icon.)

∫:Stop

≥The power will not turn off when the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder are closed and retracted during Tape Playback Mode.

≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving

images may show noise as a mosaic.

≥Before and after cue/review playback, the

screen may become black for a moment or images may be disturbed.

≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume

indication will disappear.

≥If you do not hear the sound, check the settings

of [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].

Repeat playback

When the tape end is reached, the tape will be rewound and played back again.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >>

[ON].

≥The [ ] indication appears. (In order to

cancel the repeat playback mode, set [REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or turn off the power.)

Settings on the audio

ª ≥If you cannot listen to the desired audio when

playing back a tape, check the settings in [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].

≥When you record or dub the audio in [12bit] and

set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the audio will be played back in stereo sound regardless of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].

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