Panasonic NV-GS90 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Instrukcja obsługi

Návod k použití

Kezelési útmutató

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS90

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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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.

ªCarefully 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.

≥U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936.

≥This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

≥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.

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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
The grip belt.....................................................	7
Using the lens cover ........................................	7
Power supply ...................................................	7
Charging time and recordable time..................	9
Selecting a mode
(Turning the camera on/off)...........................	9
Setting date and time.....................................	11
Using the LCD monitor ..................................	11
Using the viewfinder ......................................	12
Quick start......................................................	12
Inserting/removing a cassette........................	13
How to use the joystick ..................................	14
Help mode .....................................................	15
Switching the language..................................	16
Using the menu screen..................................	16
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder..................	17
Recording with the built-in
LED video light ............................................	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
Wide/4:3 function ...........................................	25
Image stabilizer function ................................	25
Guideline function ..........................................	26
Auto slow shutter mode .................................	26
Recording in various situations
(Scene mode)..............................................	27
Recording in natural colours
(White balance) ...........................................	28
Manual focus adjustment...............................	29
Manual shutter speed/
aperture adjustment ....................................	29

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...............................................	34
Using on Macintosh.......................................	35
Notes .............................................................	36
Menu
Menu list ........................................................	37
Menus related to taking pictures ...................	38
Menus related to playback ............................	39
Other menus..................................................	39
Others
Indications .....................................................	40
Warning/alarm indications .............................	41
Functions cannot be used simultaneously ....	42
Before requesting repair
(Problems and solutions) ............................	42
Cautions for Use............................................	45
Explanation of terms......................................	49
Specifications
Specifications ................................................	50

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Accessories

The followings are the accessories supplied with this product.

1)
VSK0698	K2GJ2DC00015
VSK0698	or	K2CQ2CA00006
	K2GJ2DC00011
2)	3)
	K2KC4CB00022
LSSB0017	or
LSSB0017	K2KC4CB00020
	K2KC4CB00020

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

-8-

2)Battery pack -7-

3)AV cable -32-, -33-

Optional

1)Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG130/1320 mAh)

2)Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG260/2640 mAh)

3)Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBG6*/5800 mAh)

4)Battery pack holder kit (VW-VH04)

5)Shoe adaptor (VW-SK12E)

6)Video DC light (VW-LDC102E)

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

8)Tripod (VW-CT45E)

9)DV cable (VW-CD1E)

≥Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

*The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.

Parts identification and handling

ª Camera

	(4)
(1)
(2)	(5)
(2)
(3)	(6)
	(6)
	(7)

(1)White balance sensor -28-

(2)Lens cover open/close switch [/] -7-

(3)Grip belt -7-

(4)Lens

(5)Lens cover

(6)Built-in LED video light -17-

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

(8)

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

≥Use the supplied AV cable only, otherwise audio may not be played back normally.

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		(13)
	(9)	(14)
		(15)
		(16)
	(10)	(17)
	(11)	(17)
	(11)	(18)

(12) BATTERY

(9)Viewfinder -12-, -48-

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.

(10)Battery holder -8-

(11)DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -8-

(12)Battery release lever [BATTERY] -8-

(13)Status indicator -9-

(14)Mode dial -9-

(15)Optical image stabilizer button [O.I.S.] -25-

(16)Menu button [MENU] -16-

(17)Joystick -14-

(18)Recording start/stop button -19-

	(21)(22)
(19)	(23)
(19)	(24)
	(25)
	(26)

(20)

(19) LCD monitor -11-, -48-

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.

(20)LCD monitor open part -11-

(21)Speaker -31-

(22)Mode select buttons [AUTO]/ [MANUAL AF/MF] -18-, -27-, -28-, -29-

(23)Reset button [RESET] -41-, -44-

(24)USB terminal [ ] -34-

(25)Light button [LIGHT] -17-

(26)DV output terminal [DV] -33-, -34-

(28)

(29)

(27)	(30)

(31)

(32)

(27)Cassette holder -13-

(28)Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -13-

(29)Cassette cover -13-

(30)Zoom lever [W/T] -21- Volume lever [sVOLr] -31-

(31)Photoshot button [ ] -20-

(32)Eyepiece corrector knob -12-

(33)

(33)Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the camera.)

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The grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

1 Flip the belt.

2 Adjust the length.

3 Fix the belt.

Using the lens cover

For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use.

1Slide the lens cover open/close switch to [].

Power supply

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

≥Be aware that many batteries sold at extremely cheap prices or in situations where it is difficult to verify the actual products before purchase have proven to be counterfeit.

ª Charging the battery

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

≥Battery charging time (-9-)

≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (-5-)

≥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.

1Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in.

ª Charging lamp

Lights up:Charging

Goes off: Charging completed

Flashing: When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal. Remove dirt, foreign objects or dust on the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor. If the lamp is still flashing, something may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. Contact your dealer.

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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.

1Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2Connect the DC input lead to the AC adaptor.

3Connect the DC input lead to this product.

≥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.

ª Fitting the battery

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

ª Removing the battery

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 Mode dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off.

≥Do not heat or expose to flame.

≥Do not leave a battery pack in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

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.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.

Notice about the rechargeable battery

The battery is designated recyclable.

Please follow your local recycling regulations.

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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	A	1 h 40 min
battery	B	1 h 45 min
(7.2 V/		(1 h 30 min)
640 mAh)	C	55 min
		(45 min)
VW-VBG130	A	2 h 35 min
(7.2 V/	B	3 h
1320 mAh)		(2 h 40 min)
	C	1 h 35 min
		(1 h 20 min)
VW-VBG260	A	4 h 40 min
(7.2 V/	B	6 h 5 min
2640 mAh)		(5 h 20 min)
	C	3 h 10 min
		(2 h 45 min)
VW-VBG6	A	9 h 25 min
(7.2 V/	B	14 h 5 min
5800 mAh)		(12 h 15 min)
	C	7 h 25 min
		(6 h 25 min)

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 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 VW-VBG130, VW-VBG260 and VW-VBG6 for long time recording (2 hours or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more for actual recording).

≥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.

Selecting a mode

(Turning the camera on/off)

When recording, open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (-7-) If the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment (-49-) may not function properly.

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode or OFF.

≥Rotate the mode dial slowly.

ª How to turn on the power

1While pressing the lock release button, set the mode dial to select the desired mode

≥Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode.

≥Align with the mark B.

≥The status indicator lights red and the power turns on.

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ª How to turn off the power

1 Set the mode dial to OFF.

≥The status indicator goes off when the power turns off.

TAPE RECORDING MODE

Use this when you record the image on a tape.

TAPE PLAYBACK MODE

Use this to play back a tape.

OFF The power turns off.

ª How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder

When the mode dial is set to Tape Recording Mode, the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.

1Open the LCD monitor out or extend the viewfinder to turn on the power. (-11-, -12-)

≥The LCD monitor or the viewfinder will be activated.

2Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder to turn off the power.

≥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 [ON] (-12-), the unit goes into quick start 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.

3Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to turn the power on and use the movie camera again.

≥The status indicator lights red and the power turns on.

Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not being used.

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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-)

2Move 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.

3Press the joystick to determine the setting.

≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

ª About date/time

≥The date and time function are driven by a built-in lithium battery.

≥Make sure to check the time before recording because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery

≥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. (The battery is still being recharged even if the mode dial is set to OFF.)

Using the LCD monitor

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

1Put a finger on the LCD monitor open part and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.

≥It can open up to 90o.

2Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your preference.

≥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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Using the viewfinder

ª Extending the viewfinder

1Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by pinching the extension knob.

≥The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be deactivated.)

ª Adjusting the field of view

1Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob.

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≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from the menu.

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.

1Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [ON]. (-16-)

2Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder while the mode dial is set to Tape Recording Mode.

≥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.

3Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.

≥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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ª To cancel Quick Start

1Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF]. (-16-)

≥The status indicator goes off and the power turns off if the mode dial is set to OFF while the unit is in quick start standby mode.

≥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 cancelled 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 2k and the picture size may differ from what it was before quick start standby mode.

≥If [POWER SAVE] (-38-) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes into quick start standby mode, close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder and then open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder again.

Inserting/removing a cassette

1Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on the power.

2Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette cover.

OPEN/

EJECT

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out.

3After 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.

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

PUSH

≥The cassette holder is housed.

Caution:

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

5Only 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.

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≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassette completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store the case in an upright position. (-48-)

≥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. (-45-)

ª 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 sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when opening.

ª When the cassette holder cannot be housed

≥Set the mode dial to OFF, then to another mode again.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

ª 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

How to use the joystick

ª Basic joystick operations

Operations on the menu screen

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

		1
		5
	3	4
		2
1 Select by moving up.
2	Select by moving down.
3	Select by moving left.
4	Select by moving right.

5Determine by pushing the centre.

ªJoystick and screen display

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

(When the [AUTO] button is pressed to set to auto mode)

	2	Fade	-24-

1/3	3	Backlight compensation	-22-

	1	Help mode	-15-

2/3	2	Soft skin mode	-23-

	3	Colour night view	-23-

3/3	2	Recording check	-19-

	1	Blank search	-20-

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

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2)Tape Recording Mode

(When the [MANUAL AF/MF] button is pressed to set to manual mode)

		2
1
			2
	2	Iris or gain value	-29-
4/4	3	White balance	-28-

1		Shutter speed	-29-
1		Shutter speed	-29-

2
5/5		Manual focus adjustment	-29-
5/5	1	Manual focus adjustment	-29-

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape. ≥2 is displayed only When the [MANUAL AF/

MF] button is pressed again to set to manual focus mode.

3) Tape Playback Mode

3	Playback/pause	-31-

4	Stop	-31-
4	Stop	-31-

2	Rewind (review playback)	-31-

1	Fast forward (cue playback)	-31-

Help mode

Select an icon for an explanation of the function.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon [].

3Move the joystick up, left, or right to select the desired icon.

≥An explanation of the selected icon is displayed on the screen.

≥Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes.

ª To exit the Help mode

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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Switching the language

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

1Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language.

Using the menu screen

For each individual menu, please refer to -37-.

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.

2Move the joystick up or down in order to select the top menu.

3Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection.

4Move the joystick up or down in order to select the sub-menu.

5Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection.

6Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set.

7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

ªTo exit the menu screen

Press the [MENU] button.

ªTo get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

ªAbout the menu setting

≥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

1Set [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

3Move the joystick left or right to move the bar indication representing the brightness.

4Press 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.

Recording with the built-in LED video light

1 Press the [LIGHT] button.

LIGHT

≥The [ ] indication appears on the LCD monitor.

ª To cancel the built-in LED video light

Press the [LIGHT] button again.

≥The subject should be within 1.5 metres of the movie camera.

≥Using the LED video light reduces battery time. ≥Set the LED video light to off when not in use. ≥Do not look directly into the light.

≥Using the colour night view function at the same time will make conditions even brighter.

≥The LED video light enables simply lightening the images taken in a dimly-lit place. We also recommend using it in a bright place to obtain high quality images.

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Check points

Basic camera holding

About auto mode

Record mode

Check before recording

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

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.

≥Grip belt adjustment (-7-)

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

≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-17-) ≥Power supply (-7-)

≥Insert a cassette (-13-) ≥Setting date/time (-11-) ≥Setting SP/LP mode

≥Press the [AUTO] button and the colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.

(The [ AUTO ] indication appears on the screen.) ≥Auto white balance: -49-

≥Auto focusing: -49-

≥Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperature and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. (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.

MANUAL

AF/MF

≥Scene mode setting (-27-) ≥White balance setting (-28-) ≥Shutter speed setting (-29-) ≥Iris/gain value setting (-29-) ≥Focus setting (-29-)

ª Recording mode

You can switch the tape recording mode.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

Recording on a tape

When recording, open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (-7-) If the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment (-49-) may not function properly.

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

[REC ASPECT] setting before recording the images (-25-) or change the [TV ASPECT] setting when watching them on the connected TV (-32-).

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

2Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.

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≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to -9-. ≥Carry out a recording check to verify that the

image is recorded properly.

≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out the blank search (-20-).

ªOn-screen display in the tape recording mode

	1)

0h00m10s00f		2)
R 0:30
R 0:30

1)Recording time elapse

2)Remaining tape indication

ª Concerning the remaining tape time 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.

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.

1Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2Move the joystick left to select the recording check icon [].

≥The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED] indication appears on the screen of the movie camera.

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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.

1Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2Move the joystick right to select the blank search icon [].

3When the confirmation message appears, select [YES] and press the centre of the joystick.

ª 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.

1Press 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.

ª 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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Digital zoom function

Record mode

Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 42k optically.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W]. Close-up recording (zoom in):

Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].

1t W T

5t W T

42t W T

≥When zooming in and recording images while holding the movie camera by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function.

≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1.3 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.

If the zoom magnification exceeds 42 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 70k to 2000k.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [70k] or [2000k].

70t W T

[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 42k) [70k]: Digital zoom (Up to 70k) [2000k]: Digital zoom (Up to 2000k)

≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.

ª About the variable speed zoom function

≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the [W/T] lever.

ª 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. (However the image to be recorded is not altered.)

≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recording.

1Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥When the Wide function is set, a vertically oriented display appears on the viewfinder screen, this is normal and not indicative of any trouble.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you push the centre of the joystick.

Backlight compensation function

This protects a backlit subject from being darkened.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2Move 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.

ª To return to normal recording

Select the [] icon again.

≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF] indication appears on the screen of the movie camera.

≥The backlight compensation function is cancelled when you turn off the power or operate the mode dial.

≥The backlight compensation is cancelled when you activate the colour night view function.

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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.

≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2Move the joystick up to select the colour night view icon [].

≥The [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW ON] indication appears on the screen of the movie camera.

≥If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. (-29-)

ªTo cancel the colour night view function

Select the [] icon again.

≥The [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW OFF] indication appears on the screen of the movie camera.

≥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.

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.

1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2Move the joystick left to select the soft skin icon [].

≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication appears on the screen of the movie camera.

ª 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.

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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.

1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2Move 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 disappears completely and the image/audio gradually appears.

Pause recording. (fade out)

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

ª To select the colour for fade in/out

The colour which appears in fading pictures can be selected.

1Set [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.

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].

ª 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.)

ª To cancel fading

Select the [] icon again.

≥The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the screen of the movie camera.

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Record mode

Wide/4:3 function

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

Wide Function

Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

4:3 Function

Images are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Wide Function

Set [BASIC] >> [REC ASPECT] >> [16:9]. 4:3 Function

Set [BASIC] >> [REC ASPECT] >> [4:3].

ª To cancel the Wide/4:3 function

Wide Function

Set [BASIC] >> [REC ASPECT] >> [4:3].

4:3 Function

Set [BASIC] >> [REC ASPECT] >> [16:9].

≥The default setting is [16:9].

≥In the wide-screen mode, the menu screens, operation icons and other screen displays

appear horizontally oriented.

≥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.

≥If still pictures recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio are played back when [TV ASPECT] is set to [16:9], part of the operation icons and other displays will appear on the black bands on the left and right of the picture.

≥Concerning the TV to be connected and TV used for playback.

≥When playing back images taken by this unit on a TV screen, change the setting established by Tape playback mode [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] to match the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to be connected. (-32-)

≥Depending on the settings of the TV connected, the images may not be displayed properly. For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.

Image stabilizer function

Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the [O.I.S.] button.

ª To cancel the image stabilizer function

Press the [O.I.S.] button again.

≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively.

≥When the digital zoom is used ≥When the camera is shaken greatly

≥When you record a moving subject while tracking it

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Record mode

Guideline function

View the slope and the balance of the image while recording.

You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Set [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE LINES] >> [ON].

ª To cancel the guideline function

Set [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE LINES] >> [OFF].

≥The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded.

Auto slow shutter mode

You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [AUTO SLW SHTR] >> [ON].

≥When auto slow shutter mode is selected, the shutter speed is adjusted between 1/25 and 1/250 depending on the surrounding brightness.

≥When adjusting the shutter speed manually, it can be adjusted between 1/25 and 1/8000. (-30-)

ª To cancel the slow shutter mode

Set [ADVANCED] >> [AUTO SLW SHTR] >> [OFF].

≥If [AUTO SLW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then the shutter speed will be set between 1/50 and 1/250. (When adjusting the shutter speed manually, it can be adjusted between 1/50 and 1/8000.)

≥This function’s default setting is [ON].

≥If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the subject may not be focused in on.

≥When the shutter speed becomes 1/25, the screen may be seen as if frames are missed and afterimages may appear.

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Record mode

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 Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button.

MANUAL

AF/MF

2Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode.

1)	2)
3)	4)

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

ª To cancel the scene mode function

Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or press the [AUTO] button.

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

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 Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button.

MANUAL

AF/MF

2Move the joystick up to select the white balance icon [].

3Move the joystick left or right in order to select the white balance mode.

1)	1 AWB	2)	1
	1 AWB		1
3)	1	4)	1

1)Auto white balance adjustment [ AWB ]

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

3)Outdoor mode [ ]

4)Manual adjustment mode [ ]

ª To restore to the automatic adjustment

Move the joystick left or right until the [ AWB ] indication appears. Or, press the [AUTO] button.

≥ When the unit is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the unit on after opening the lens cover.

≥When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first.

≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance for correct adjustment.

ªTo 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.

ªAbout flashing of the [] indication

When the manual adjustment mode is selected

≥Flashing indicates that the white balance 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.

ªAbout the white balance sensor

The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording.

≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it may not function properly.

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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.

1Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button until the icon 1 appears.

MANUAL

AF/MF

≥The [ MNL ] indication and the manual focus [MF] indication is displayed.

2Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the focus.

≥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.

ª To restore to the automatic adjustment

Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button again or press the [AUTO] button.

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 Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button.

MANUAL

AF/MF

2Move the joystick left or right to select the

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

3Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the shutter speed or aperture.

1/25

1)		2)

	MNL		MNL
	1/1000		1/50
			F2.0
			0dB

1)Shutter speed

2)(Aperture) Iris/gain value

ª To restore to automatic adjustment

Press the [AUTO] button.

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Record mode

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.

ª Shutter speed range

1/25 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.

If [AUTO SLW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then the shutter speed will be set between 1/50 and 1/8000.

ª 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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