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ª Using The Built-in Video Flash
≥The available range of the Video Flash is approximately 1 to 2.5 metres in a dark places. Picture will appear dark when they are recorded by using the Video Flash at distances greater than 2.5 metres.
≥Object of recording may appear dark if Video Flash is lighted in front of white background.
≥Using the Video Flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 s or faster to 1/500.
≥Continuous Photoshot is not possible if the Video Flash is used.
≥In the following cases, using the Video Flash is not possible:
≥Night View Function -25-
≥Card Continuous Photoshot Function -43- ≥MPEG4 Recording -44-
≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark place. In this case, adjust the focus manually.
≥Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3714ME; optional) or Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW3707M3E; optional) can block flash light and may cause vignetting effect.
≥Even if the [RED EYE REDUCTION] is set to [ON], you still may get red eyes phenomenon depending on the recording condition.
≥The Movie Camera, even when its Video Flash has been turned off, automatically determines whether the flash light is necessary or not by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash light is necessary, the
[ß] Indication flashes in yellow.) ≥When the [ß], [ßi] or [ßj] Indication is
displayed, the Video Flash can be lighted. (When flashing in white, the Video Flash is charging.)
≥Charging the Video Flash takes 4 seconds maximum after lighting.
≥When the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed or Title is created, Video Flash is also lighted.
≥When the [FLASH] on the
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [AUTO] and the Shutter Speed, Iris or Gain is adjusted, the Indication (either [ß], [ßi] or [ßj]) may disappear and the Video Flash may not be lighted.
Using the Video Flash VW-FLH3E (optional)
≥Using the Video Flash outdoors or with backlight or other bright conditions may result in white blotches (colour blotches) on the pictures. In this case, either adjust the iris manually or use the Backlight Compensation Function.
≥Using the Video Flash VW-FLH3E (optional) enables you to record still pictures farther than 2.5 metres in a dark place. The available range is approximately 1 to 4 metres.
≥The Video Flash VW-FLH3E (optional) and the Built-in Video Flash cannot be used simultaneously.
≥When using the Video Flash VW-FLH3E (optional), the shutter speed, the iris and the white balance become fixed.
ª Digital Effect Functions
≥It is not possible to use [MULTI], [P-IN-P], [WIPE], [MIX] or [TRAIL] of [EFFECT1] together with the digital modes of [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu.
≥If you have set [EFFECT2] to [B/W] or [SEPIA], changing the selected White Balance Mode is not possible. (-27-)
≥Setting the Cinema Mode cancels the
Picture-in-Picture Mode and the Multi-Picture Mode.
In the following cases, using the [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu is not possible.
≥When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON] (-22-) ≥When the Night View Mode is set (-25-)
In the following cases, using the Digital Effect Function is not possible.
≥Card Mode ≥Title In
It is as follows when [GAIN UP] is selected.
≥Manual Focus Mode
≥The shutter speed and White Balance cannot be operated.
≥The Sports Mode [5], the Portrait Mode [7] and Low Light Mode [4] are cancelled.
Wipe Mode and Mix Mode
If either one of the following operations is carried out, stored images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix Functions cannot be used.
≥Use the Camera Search Function ≥Press the [STILL] Button
Picture-in-Picture Mode
≥If the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch is operated, the smaller picture disappears.
≥Titles cannot be inserted into the smaller picture.
Multi-Picture Mode
≥If the [MULTI] Button is pressed while self-recording Mirror Mode (-21-) is used, the still picture is displayed from the upper right corner of the screen, but, in reality, the picture is recorded from the upper left corner as usual.
≥Multi-Picture Mode cannot be used in digital still picture mode.
≥The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly. ≥The top and bottom of the Multi pictures will be
cut off slightly.
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ª Playing Back
Repeat Playback
If you continue to press the [1] Button for
5 seconds or longer, the Movie Camera switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !] Indication appears. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF].)
Listening to Playback Sound through Headphones
If you want to use the headphones to listen to the playback sound, set [AV JACK] on the
[AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES] and connect the headphones to the [PHONES] Socket (-8-) on the Movie Camera. In this case, no sound (including a warning sound and shutter sound) will be reproduced through the built-in speaker of the Movie Camera.
Choosing Sound during Playback
You can select the sound by using the [AUDIO OUT] setting on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu.
STEREO: Stereo Sound (main sound and sub sound)
L:Left channel sound (main sound)
R: Right channel sound (sub sound)
≥If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] selected as the [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu, playback sound becomes stereo sound regardless of the [AUDIO OUT] setting if [12bit AUDIO] is set to [MIX].
ª Index Search Functions
≥Index Search may not be possible at the beginning of tape.
≥Because Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode, the Photoshot Index Search Function cannot be used for these still pictures.
≥Scene Index Search may not function properly if the interval between 2 scene index signals is shorter than 1 minute.
ª Playback Zoom Function
≥You cannot adjust the sound volume with the Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.
≥If you turn off the Movie Camera power or if you switch from VCR Mode to Camera Mode, Playback Zoom Mode is automatically cancelled.
≥Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being used, images that are output from the DV Terminal (-8-) are not enlarged.
≥As you enlarge an image, the quality of image suffers.
≥During a Playback Zoom, the Variable Speed Search Function cannot be changed with the Remote Controller.
ªPlayback Digital Effect Functions
≥Signals of images to which digital effects are added during playback cannot be output from the DV Terminal (-8-).
≥You cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.
Multi-Picture Mode (VCR Mode)
≥The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly. ≥Playback Multi-Mode screens cannot be output
through the DV Terminal (-8-).
≥If there is input from DV Terminal, a multi screen cannot be created.
≥When signals are input from S-Video Input/Output Socket or Audio-Video Input/Output Socket, a Multi Screen cannot be re-displayed.
≥Signals input from S-Video Input/Output Socket or Audio-Video Input/Output Socket cannot be displayed on a Multi Screen.
≥If you switch the Movie Camera from the Index Multi-Picture Mode over to the Camera Mode, the setting of [SCAN MODE] on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is automatically set to [STROBE].
ªPlaying Back on Your TV
≥If you set [AV JACK] on the
[AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [IN/OUT], nothing will be shown on the TV screen except during playback.
≥Picture size may be displayed differently when playing back a Cinema picture on a wide-screen TV with [B/W] or [SEPIA] of Playback Digital Effect.
ª Audio Dubbing
≥The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed. ≥Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot
be dubbed.
≥If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the tape is dubbed, images and sounds may be disturbed when this portion of the tape is played back.
≥If you set the tape counter back to 0 at the position where you want to stop Audio Dubbing so as to make it possible to use the Memory Stop Function (-72-), Audio Dubbing is terminated automatically when the tape reaches this position.
≥In the case of importing data recorded with Audio Dubbing to a PC using the PC’s software programme, only the original sound (ST1) may be imported, depending on the software programme.
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ª Recording the Contents of Other
Equipment
Recording to a Card
If you set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD], you can use the Card Photoshot function for external input signals.
≥Black streaks may appear at the 4 edges of the image.
≥If the [VOICE] Indication is displayed, recording to a Card is not possible.
Analog-Digital Conversion
≥When the Movie Camera is connected with other digital video equipment through its DV Terminal, images recorded in analog form from other external equipment can be output to the digital video equipment through the DV Terminal.
≥To DV-output analog video signals sent from other equipment, set [DV OUT] on the
[AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON]. (Normally, keep the [DV OUT] set to [OFF]. If it is set to [ON], the quality of the image may be disturbed.)
ª Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing)
≥Regardless of the setting, digital dubbing is carried out automatically in the same audio recording mode as that of the Cassette on the playback-side.
≥The images on the monitor of the recording side may be disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded images.
≥Even if Playback Digital Effects, Playback Zoom, or Playback Title In have been used, these effects are not output from the DV Terminal.
≥Even if you use device equipped with DV Terminals (such as IEEE1394), you may not be able to perform Digital Dubbing in some cases.
≥Date or other information to be displayed cannot be displayed if the software of the connected equipment does not support the display function.
ª Recording on a Card
≥The following functions are disabled: ≥Image Stabilizer -24-
≥Cinema function -26- ≥Night View functions -25- ≥Digital zooming -23-
≥Even if the [SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the picture.
≥During automatic copying tape pictures onto a Card, the number of pictures that can still be recorded on the Card is displayed. When it becomes [0], the Tape is set to the Recording Pause Mode.
≥Pictures with wide-screen format signals cannot be copied.
≥When the colour of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/50 or 1/100.
Card Photoshot
≥The sound cannot be recorded. ≥The [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON].
≥The file format supported by this Movie Camera is JPEG. (Not all the JPEG formatted files will be played back.)
≥If [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY] is selected for recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the image content.
≥It may not be possible to play back a mega-pixel still-picture recorded by this Movie Camera with
another movie camera.
Card Continuous Photoshot
≥When the [BURST MODE] is set to [ 
H], the [PROGRESSIVE] is automatically set to [OFF], and when [ 
L], the [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON].
≥One more still picture may be recorded after you release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
≥When the [BURST MODE] is set to [ 
H], the screen does not become still for each frame.
≥The Card Continuous Photoshot and Title Function cannot be used simultaneously.
≥When the [SELF TIMER] is set to [ON], the Movie Camera records the maximum number of pictures recordable depending on the
[BURST MODE] setting.
Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4)
≥The file format supported by this Movie Camera is ASF. (Not all the ASF formatted files will be played back.)
≥[PHOTO SHOT] Button does not operate. ≥The following functions are disabled:
≥Zoom Microphone function -23- ≥Digital zooming -23-
≥Fade In/Out functions -24- ≥Digital Effect functions -30- ≥Title functions -49- ≥Self-timer -22-
≥The sound is recorded in the monaural that is mixed [L] and [R] of the stereo sound.
≥When playing back the MPEG4 moving picture recorded by this Movie Camera with other equipment, black bars may appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
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≥When the MPEG4-recorded image for which the [MPEG4 MODE] was set to [SUPERFINE] or [FINE] is played back on the other cameras (NV-EX21, NV-MX8, NV-MX350 etc.), [k] or [PLEASE RE-OPERATE AFTER PUSHING RESET BUTTON] may be displayed. This is not
a malfunction.
≥More than 100 hours of remaining time is indicated as [R:99h59m].
Recording Voice (Voice Recording Function)
≥[PHOTO SHOT] Button does not operate.
≥The sound is recorded in the monaural that is mixed [L] and [R] of the stereo sound.
≥The continuous recording time for voice depends on the capacity of the memory card. (24 hours, max.)
≥More than 100 hours of remaining time is indicated as [R:99h59m].
ª Playing Back a Card
≥If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the screen becomes white and the [NO FILE] Indication appears.
≥If you attempt to play back a file recorded in a different format or a file data is defective, the [k] Indication and the [UNPLAYABLE CARD]
Indication may appear as warning. ≥When playing back a picture recorded by
another equipment, its size and that of this Movie Camera may appear differently.
≥This Movie Camera can also play back the Mega-Pixel still pictures up to 2560k1920 size recorded with the other equipment. However it
takes longer than usual time, and the picture may not be playable.
≥When playing back a nonstandardized file, the Folder-File Number may not be displayed.
≥In the following cases, black bars may appear, depending on the playback device.
≥When playing back a mega-pixel still-picture with this Movie Camera and recording it onto a tape
≥Changing the picture size to 640k480 with DV STUDIO
≥When playing back the MPEG4 moving picture with fast moving subject or zooming operation, the image seem to stop momentarily, or a mosaic like pattern may appear. This is not a malfunction.
≥MPEG4 data cannot perform Cue/Review Playback, Slow Motion Playback (forward direction and reverse direction), Still Advance Playback (forward direction and reverse direction) or Jog Playback.
≥Our Movie Camera products NV-MX8, NV-MX350 and NV-EX21 cannot play back the MPEG4 data recorded with [SUPERFINE] or [FINE].
≥The Voice data can be played back with our Movie Camera products NV-MX8, NV-MX350, NV-EX21, NV-GS5, NV-GX7, NV-MX500, NV-GS40, NV-GS50, SD Multi AV Device SV-AV10, SV-AV20 and others, while it is not available with our Movie Camera product (NV-MX7) which has the music playback function, SD-Jukebox and IC recorder (RR-XR320) supported SD Memory Card.
≥For the MPEG4 moving pictures recorded by another equipment, [k] may be displayed when they are played back. If the [1] Button is pressed in this case, [!] will be displayed for a few seconds and the next image will be displayed.
≥If an MPEG4 moving picture is played continuously for a long time, the playback may stop in the midway and the Movie Camera may
freeze while a still picture is being displayed. Under the condition, press the [RESET] Button.
≥When performing Cue or Review Playback of a voice data, the Playback elapsed time may not correspond to the actual recording time of the Voice data.
≥The MPEG4 or voice data cannot be output from the DV Terminal.
≥When playing back a MPEG4 or voice data recorded by another equipment, a part of the playback elapsed time may be indicated as [--].
≥If you attempt to play back a file recorded by another equipment, the [k] Indication may appear and the playback may not be possible. Or during playback, the [k] Indication may appear, the playback picture may be presented in a time-lapse-like mannar, or the picture and the sound may not synchronize.
ª Voice Power Save
≥Voice Power Save Function is to turn off the monitor to reduce the power consumption when no operation is done in the Voice Recording Mode. When [VOICE POWER SAVE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS1] Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, or on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu on the [CARD FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, is set to [ON], the power save function is activated, and the screen turns off in a few seconds after some operations such as play or recording.
≥The Voice Power Saving Function is cancelled when any operation is performed.
≥Do not forget to turn off the power.
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ª Recording a Card Image on a Tape
≥When recording the Card Image on a Tape, its size is transformed into 720k576 according to the DV format.
≥If you attempt to record a still picture with a large image size on a Tape, there may be a reduction in the quality of the image.
≥When recording the Card Images on a Tape, a Photoshot index signal is automatically recorded with a picture.
≥Even if you edit the Slide Show, it is not applied to the order in copying the pictures.
≥The MPEG4 data and the Voice data cannot be recorded on a Tape.
ª Slide Show
≥The playback time can be set from 7 to 99 seconds for [2048k1496], [ UXGA ] and [ QXGA ] sized pictures, and from 5 to 99 seconds for other sizes. (-56-)
≥Perform the Slide Show Settings with your Movie Camera in use.
≥It may take playback time longer than usual
time depending on the picture.
≥When performing the preset Slide Show after the Titles are displayed, the Titles disappear.
ª Creating a Title
≥When the [MPEG4] or [VOICE] Indication is displayed, Title Creation Function is not possible.
≥Regardless of the [PICTURE SIZE] setting, the size of the created pictures is [640k480].
≥If the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1536k1152] and [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector is set to [CARD], title cannot be created.
≥Even if the contrast of the Title is adjusted, the portions where there is little difference between light and dark and where the boundary between light and dark is unclear may not appear.
≥The Title may not appear well if something small is used for it.
≥If titles are created, the number of images that can be recorded on a Card decreases.
≥If the number of images that can be recorded on a Card is small, you may not be able to create a title.
ª Adding a Title
≥When the [MPEG4] or [VOICE] Indication is displayed, Title In Function is not possible.
≥Original titles are added after the preset titles. ≥If you press the [TITLE] Button, the last original title is displayed. When an original title is not
created, the preset title is displayed. (The supplied Card contains titles.)
≥The Title Function and Digital Effects cannot be used simultaneously.
≥The Title Function and Card Continuous Photoshot cannot be used simultaneously.
≥When a title is displayed in Playback Mode, the title is not output from the DV Terminal.
≥The Multi-Picture Mode cannot be used once the title is inserted.
≥A full-coloured title made by another equipment cannot be played back or added to the picture with this Movie Camera.
≥A title with size of other than 640k480 cannot be displayed.
ª DPOF
≥Perform the DPOF Settings with your own Movie Camera in use.
≥Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time. Wait until the [ACCESS] Lamp goes out.
ª Lock Setting
≥The Lock Setting carried out by this Movie Camera is only effective for this Movie Camera.
≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is moved to the [LOCK] side, you cannot write to or format the Card. If it is moved back, you can.
≥The MPEG4 data recorded by another Movie Camera may not be able to cancel the lock setting.
Cautions for Use
ª After Use
1Take out the Cassette. (-13-)
2Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF].
3Take out the Card. (-41-)
4Detach the power supply and retract the Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor. (-11-, -14-)
5To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap.
ª Cautions for Use
When you use your Movie Camera in a rainy or snowy day or on a beach, make sure that no water enters inside the Movie Camera.
≥Water may cause the Movie Camera or Cassette to malfunction. (Irreparable failure may occur.)
≥If sea water splashes onto the Movie Camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then,
wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.).
≥If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV, images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation.
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≥Do not use near a cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.
≥By strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors, recording on the tape may be damaged, or images may be distorted.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a microprocessor may adversely affect the Movie Camera, causing the disturbance of images and sounds.
≥If the Movie Camera is affected by magnetically charged equipment and does not function properly, turn off the Movie Camera power and detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then
connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again. Thereafter, turn on the Movie Camera power.
Do not use your Movie Camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, recorded images or sounds
may be adversely affected.
Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance purpose or other business use.
≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long period of time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction.
≥This Movie Camera is not intended for business
use.
When you use your Movie Camera on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the Movie Camera.
≥Sand or dust may damage the Movie Camera or Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting
and removing the Cassette.)
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Movie Camera.
≥If the Movie Camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be deformed
and the surface finish may peel off.
≥Do not keep rubber or plastic product in contact with the Movie Camera for a long period of time.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Movie Camera.
≥The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.
≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.
≥Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping with a dry cloth.
≥For storing or transporting the Movie Camera, place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn.
After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detach the Battery from the Movie Camera or pull out the AC Mains Lead from AC mains socket.
≥If the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera, the tape sags and deteriorates.
≥If the Battery is left on the Movie Camera for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged.
ª About AC Adaptor
≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue flashing, and the Battery may not be charged. After the temperature of the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently, charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please contact a dealer.
≥If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time than normal.
≥If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC
Adaptor 1 metre or more away from radio. ≥When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may generate
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket. (If they are left connected, a minute amount of current is
consumed.)
≥Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery always clean.
ª Condensation
If the Condensation Indication flashes after the Movie Camera is turned on, condensation has formed inside the Movie Camera. In this case, the Movie Camera power is turned off automatically after about 1 minute.
Follow the steps below:
1Take out the Cassette.
≥None of the other functions operate. Depending on the amount of condensation, removing the Cassette may even become difficult. If this happens, wait for 2 to 3 hours before taking the Cassette out.
2Open the Cassette Compartment Cover and wait for 2 to 3 hours.
≥The number of hours to wait depends on the amount of condensation and ambient temperature.
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