Panasonic NV-GS80EB User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS80EB

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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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.

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-ampere and that 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 dealer.

CAUTION!

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.

The wire which is coloured Blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER
WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS
MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE
EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED
GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP
DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the Fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the
type of AC mains plug (figures A and B).
Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the
instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

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

IMPORTANT

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

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2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the
fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse

Fuse
(5 ampere)

(5 ampere)

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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.

Operating instructions

≥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:

-00-

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

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 meters.

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

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.

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

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

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

For business users in the European
Union

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

Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European Union

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

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Contents

Caution for AC mains lead....................................2

Information for Your Safety ...................................3

Before using

Accessories...........................................................6

Optional.................................................................6

Parts identification and handling ...........................7

Fitting the lens cap................................................9

The grip belt..........................................................9

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

Charging time and recordable time .....................11

Turning the camera on........................................11

Setting date and time ..........................................12

Using the LCD monitor........................................13

Using the viewfinder............................................13

Quick start...........................................................14

Inserting/removing a cassette.............................15

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

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

Help mode...........................................................17

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

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

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder .......................19

Record mode

Check before recording.......................................20

Recording on a tape............................................21

Recording check .................................................22

Blank search function..........................................22

Recording a still picture on a tape

(Photoshot).......................................................23

Zoom in/out function ...........................................23

Recording yourself ..............................................24

Backlight compensation function ........................24

Colour night view function...................................25

Soft skin mode ....................................................25

Fade in/fade out function ....................................25

Wind noise reduction function.............................26

Wide/4:3 Function ...............................................26

Image stabilizer function .....................................27

Guideline function ...............................................27

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode)...................................................27

Recording in natural colours

(White balance)................................................28

Manual focus adjustment ....................................29

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ........30

Playback mode

Playing back tape................................................31

Frame-by-frame playback ...................................32

Playback on TV...................................................32

Edit mode

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing)..........................................................33

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing)...............................................34

Using the movie camera as a Web Camera

(Windows XP SP2)...........................................34

Using on Macintosh.............................................35

Menu

Menu list..............................................................37

Menus related to taking pictures.........................38

Menus related to playback ..................................38

Other menus .......................................................39

Others

Indications...........................................................40

Warning/alarm indications...................................40

Functions cannot be used simultaneously ..........41

Before requesting repair

(Problems and solutions)..................................42

Cautions for Use .................................................44

Explanation of terms ...........................................47

Specifications

Specifications......................................................49

Index ...................................................................51

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Before using

Before using

ª Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥For customers within the UK: 08705 357357
≥For customers within the Republic of lreland:

01 289 8333

≥Visit our website for product information
≥E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support for AV Software
≥For UK, ROI: 08701 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–Thursday

9.00 a.m.–5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30 a.m.– 5.30 p.m.
(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.

Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee?
Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website
www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee

.

Accessories

The followings are the accessories supplied with
this product.

1)

VSK0651B

(DE-974GC) (RJA0053-3X)

2)

K2GJ2DC00015

3)

K2KC4CB00022CGR-DU06

K2CT3CA00004

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

-10-

2) Battery pack -9-

≥The supplied battery pack is not available as

spare part, see the list of optional batteries
below for alternative battery.

3) AV cable

-32-, -33-

Optional

1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11EB)

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) Filter kit (VW-LF37WE)

8) Video DC light (VW-LDC10E)

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

10) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

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

available in some countries.

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Before using

Parts identification and handling

ª Camera

(3)

(1)

(2)

(4)

(1) White balance sensor -29-

Grip belt -9-

(2)

Lens

(3)
(4) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -24-, -26-

(5) (6) (7)

(5)

Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS]
Reset button [RESET] -41-, -44-

(6)

Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -32-, -33-

(7)

≥Use the supplied AV cable only, otherwise

audio may not be played back normally.

-20-, -27-, -28-, -29-, -30-

(8)

(9)

(10)
(11)

(12)

(13)

(8) Viewfinder -13-, -47-

BATTERY

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.

(9)

Battery holder -10-
USB terminal [ ] -34-

(10)
(11)

DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -10-
DV output terminal [DV] -33-, -34-

(12)

Battery release lever [BATTERY] -10-

(13)

Power switch [OFF/ON] -11-

(14)

Status indicator -11-

(15)

Menu button [MENU] -18-

(16)
(17)

Joystick -16-
Mode dial -16-

(18)

Recording start/stop button -21-

(19)

(14)
(15)

(16)

(17)
(18)

(19)

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Before using

(20)
(21)

(20) LCD monitor -13-, -47-

(22)

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

(21)

LCD monitor open part -13-
Speaker -31-

(22)

(25)

(26)

(23)

(24)

Cassette holder -15-

(23)

Accessory shoe

(24)

(27)

(28)

≥Accessories, such as a video DC light

(VW-LDC10E; optional), are attached here.

(25) Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -15-

Cassette cover -15-

(26)
(27)

Zoom lever [W/T] -23-
Volume lever [sVOLr] -31-
Photoshot button [ ] -23-

(28)

(29)

Tripod receptacle

(29)

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.)

1

2

(30) Lens hood

(30)

In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it
counterclockwise 1. In order to fit it, rotate it
clockwise 2.
≥Do not fit the accessories on the hood. (Except

for the lens cap)
≥When fitting the MC protector or the ND filter of

the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional), first

remove the lens hood.

(Refer to the operating instructions for the

accessories.)

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Before using

Fitting the lens cap

Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.
≥The lens cap and the lens cap cord come

pre-attached to the grip belt.

≥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.

1

≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs

firmly.

2

2

The grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

Power supply

ª Charging the battery

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

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

the quality of this product.
≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC

adaptor, then the battery will not get charged.

Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.

1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC

adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2 Put the battery on the battery mount by

aligning the mark, and then securely plug it
in.

Charging lamp

ª

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

(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.

-11-)

-6-)

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

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Before using

ª Connecting to the AC outlet

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.

1

1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC

adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2 Connect the DC input lead to the AC

adaptor.

3 Connect the DC input lead to this product.

≥The output plug of the AC mains lead is not

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

≥Do not use the power cord for other

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

Fitting the battery

ª

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

Removing the battery

ª

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

BATTERY

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

Supplied

battery/

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 Actual recordable time

(The actual recordable time refers to the
recordable time on a tape when repeatedly
starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off,
moving the zoom lever, etc.)
“1 h 40 min” indicates 1 hour 40 minutes.

≥The battery CGR-DU06 is supplied.
≥The charging time and recordable time shown in

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

≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12,

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

A 1 h 40 min
B 1 h 45 min

(1 h 25 min)

C 45 min

(40 min)

A 2 h 25 min
B 3 h 10 min

(2 h 40 min)

C 1 h 25 min

(1 h 10 min)

A 2 h 45 min
B 3 h 40 min

(3 h)

C 1 h 40 min

(1 h 25 min)

A 3 h 55 min
B 5 h 30 min

(4 h 30 min)

C 2 h 30 min

(2 h 5 min)

A 1 h 30 min
B 1 h 50 min

(1 h 30 min)

C 50 min

(40 min)

≥The actual time may become shorter than this.

The recordable time shown in the table are

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

ª

How to turn on the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

≥The status indicator lights red and the power

≥In Tape Recording Mode, if the [OFF/ON]

How to turn off the power

ª

While pressing the button 1, set the

1

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

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

≥The status indicator goes off when the power

-47-) may not function properly.

1

ON

OFF

turns on.

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

1

ON

OFF

using the movie camera.

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.

ON

OFF

1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the

viewfinder to use. (

≥The LCD monitor or the viewfinder will be

activated.

-13-)

2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the

viewfinder.

F

OF

ON

≥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

-14-), 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.

ON

OFF

≥The status indicator lights red and the power

turns on.

Setting date and time

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

≥Select [YES] and press the centre of the

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

time.

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

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-18-)

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 [--] appears when the camera is

turning on, then the built-in lithium battery has

run down. Use the steps below to charge the

battery. When turn on the power for the first time

after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will

appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time.

Connect the AC adaptor to the camera or attach

the battery to the camera, and the built-in lithium

battery will be recharged. Leave the camera as

is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive

the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if

the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF], the battery

is still being recharged.)

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Before using

Using the viewfinder

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS
EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED
BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN
NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
PANASONIC SUPPLIER.

ª Extending the viewfinder

1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by

pinching the extension knob.

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 pull the LCD monitor out in the
direction of the arrow.

≥The viewfinder will be activated.(If the LCD

monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be
deactivated.)

Adjusting the field of view

ª

1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece

corrector knob.

≥It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor

according to your preference.

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2 90o1 180o

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

90o 2 towards the viewfinder.

≥The brightness and colour level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted from the menu.

≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the camera

may be damaged or fail.

≥If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards

the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when
recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the
viewfinder simultaneously light.

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≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

from the menu.

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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].

(

-18-)

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

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

ON

OFF

≥The status indicator lights green and the unit

goes into quick start standby mode.

≥The movie camera will not go into quick start

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

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

-18-)

(

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

unit is in quick start standby mode, the power

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

then the status indicator will go off and the

camera will be completely turned off.

≥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 movie camera is quick-started with

the white balance on automatic, it may take

some time until the white balance is adjusted if

the scene being recorded has a light source

different from the scene last recorded. (When

the colour night view function is used, however,

the white balance of the scene last recorded is

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

mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k and

the picture size may differ from what it was

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

and the unit automatically goes into quick start

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

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

monitor and retract the viewfinder and then

open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder

again.

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

viewfinder.

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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

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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.

When the cassette holder does not
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

OPEN/
EJECT

sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when

opening.

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette

holder will come out.

3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/

remove the cassette.

When the cassette holder cannot be

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housed

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

again.
≥Check if the battery has run down.

Accidental erasure prevention

≥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.

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

1

PUSH

≥The cassette holder is housed.

5 Only after the cassette holder is completely

housed, close the cassette cover tightly.

≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette,

use the blank search function to find the position
where you want to continue recording. If you are
overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be
sure to find the position where you want to
continue recording.

≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get

anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.

≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassette

completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store
the case in an upright position. (

≥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. (

-46-)

-44-)

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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.

1

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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])

: TAPE RECORDING MODE

Use this when you record the image on a tape.

: TAPE PLAYBACK MODE

Use this to play back a tape.

How to use the joystick

ª Basic joystick operations

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

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

1 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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2 Fade
3 Backlight compensation -24-

1/3

1 Help mode -17-
2 Soft skin mode

2/3

3 Colour night view -25-
2 Recording check

3/3

1 Blank search -22-

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

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