Panasonic NV-GS90 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS90

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)

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.

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.

CAUTION!

≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A

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

≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION

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

≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES,

SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

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

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

ª Carefully 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.

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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

The grip belt..........................................................8

Using the lens cover .............................................9

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

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

Selecting a mode

(Turning the camera on/off)..............................11

Setting date and time ..........................................13

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

Using the viewfinder............................................14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recording with the built-in LED video light .........19

Record mode

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

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

Recording check .................................................21

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

Recording a still picture on a tape

(Photoshot).......................................................22

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 ....................................26

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

Wide/4:3 function ................................................27

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

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

Auto slow shutter mode ......................................28

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode)...................................................28

Recording in natural colours

(White balance)................................................29

Manual focus adjustment ....................................30

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ........31

Playback mode

Playing back tape................................................32

Frame-by-frame playback ...................................33

Playback on TV ...................................................33

Edit mode

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

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

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing)...............................................35

Using the movie camera as a

Web Camera ....................................................35

Using on Macintosh.............................................36

Notes...................................................................37

Menu list..............................................................38

Menus related to taking pictures .........................39

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

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

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Before using

ª Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 ≥For customers within the Republic of lreland:

01 289 8333

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

Technical Support for AV Software

≥For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3869 ≥For customers within the Republic of lreland:

01 289 8333

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.

VSK0698

LSSB0017

K2GJ2DC00015 or K2GJ2DC00011

K2KC4CB00022 or K2KC4CB00020

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

-33-, -34-

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.

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Before using

Parts identification and handling

ª Camera

(4)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1) White balance sensor -30-

Lens cover open/close switch [ ] -9-

(2)

Grip belt -8-

(3)

Lens

(4) (5) Lens cover (6) Built-in LED video light -19-

Microphone (built-in, stereo) -23-, -26-

(7)

Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -33-, -34-

(8)

≥Use the supplied AV cable only, otherwise

audio may not be played back normally.

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(9) Viewfinder -14-, -48-

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.

(10)

Battery holder -10-

(11)

DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -10- Battery release lever [BATTERY] -10-

(12)

Status indicator -11-

(13)

Mode dial -11-

(14)

Optical image stabilizer button [O.I.S.] -27-

(15) (16)

Menu button [MENU] -18- Joystick -16-

(17)

Recording start/stop button -21-

(18)

(13)

(14) (15) (16)

(17) (18)

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Before using

(19)

(20)

(19) LCD monitor -13-, -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 -13- Speaker -32-

(21) (22)

Mode select buttons [AUTO]/ [MANUAL AF/MF] Reset button [RESET] -41-, -44-

(23)

USB terminal [ ] -35-

(24)

Light button [LIGHT] -19-

(25) (26)

DV output terminal [DV] -34-, -35-

-20-, -28-, -29-, -30-, -31-

(23) (24)

(25) (26)

(28) (29)

(33)

Tripod receptacle

(33)

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.)

The grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

(27)

Cassette holder -15- Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -15-

(28)

Cassette cover -15-

(29)

Zoom lever [W/T] -23-

(30)

Volume lever [sVOLr] -32- Photoshot button [ ] -22-

(31) (32)

Eyepiece corrector knob -14-

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(31)

1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length.

(32)

3 Fix the belt.

Before using

Using the lens cover

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

1 Slide 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 (-11-) ≥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.

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

-6-)

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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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 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.

≥Do not use the power cord for other

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

Fitting the battery

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

Removing the battery

While sliding the [BATTERY] 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.

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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.

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

(7.2 V/

640 mAh)

VW-VBG130

(7.2 V/

1320 mAh)

VW-VBG260

(7.2 V/

2640 mAh)

VW-VBG6

(7.2 V/

5800 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 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).

A 1 h 40 min B 1 h 45 min

(1 h 30 min)

C 55 min

(45 min)

A 2 h 35 min B 3 h

(2 h 40 min)

C 1 h 35 min

(1 h 20 min)

A 4 h 40 min B 6 h 5 min

(5 h 20 min)

C 3 h 10 min

(2 h 45 min)

A 9 h 25 min B 14 h 5 min

(12 h 15 min)

C 7 h 25 min

(6 h 25 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.

Selecting a mode (Turning the camera on/off)

When recording, open the lens cover before turning the unit on. ( the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment ( properly. Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode or OFF.

≥Rotate the mode dial slowly.

How to turn on the power

While 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.

-9-) If the unit is turned on with

-49-) may not function

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Before using

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.

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.

1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the

viewfinder to turn on the power. (

-13-, -14-)

≥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.

≥The status indicator lights red and the power

turns on.

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

≥The LCD monitor or the viewfinder will be

activated.

2 Close 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.

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

WARNING

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

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.

≥It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust 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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Before using

Using the viewfinder

ª Extending the viewfinder

1 Pull 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.)

Adjusting the field of view

1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece

corrector knob.

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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 Close the LCD monitor and retract the

viewfinder while the mode dial is set to Tape Recording Mode.

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≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

from the menu.

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≥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.

3 Open 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.

Before using

ª To cancel Quick Start

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

-18-)

(

≥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] (

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.

-39-) is set to [5 MINUTES]

Inserting/removing a cassette

1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on

the power.

2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the

cassette cover.

OPEN/ EJECT

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette

holder will come out.

3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/

remove the cassette.

≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown

in the figure, and then securely insert it as far as it goes.

≥When removing, pull it straight out.

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

the cassette holder.

PUSH

≥The cassette holder is housed.

Caution:

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

5 Only after the cassette holder is completely

housed, close the cassette cover 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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Before using

≥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. (

When the cassette holder does not

-45-)

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.

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.

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 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.

Joystick 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 3 Backlight compensation -24-

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1 Help mode -17- 2 Soft skin mode

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3 Colour night view -25- 2 Recording check

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1 Blank search -22-

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

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