Panasonic NV-GX7B User Manual

Digital Video Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No.

NV-GX7B

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT9799

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.

Information for Your Safety

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.

Movie Camera

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the Movie

Camera.

AC Adaptor

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor.

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-amperes and 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 Panasonic Dealer.

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.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown 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 the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three-pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol Ó.

Before Use

Remove the Connector Cover as follows.

How to replace the

Connector Cover

Fuse

1) Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver.

2) Replace the fuse and attach the Fuse Cover.

Fuse Cover

Fuse

Operating Instructions

≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of

Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

≥SD Logo is a trademark. ≥Leica is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR

GmbH and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

≥All other company and product names in the operating

instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations.

Files recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card

It may not be possible to play back the files on this Movie Camera recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance.

Pages for reference

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

Use only the recommended accessories.

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WARNING

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety.............................. 2

Before Use

Standard Accessories...................................... 4

Optional Accessories....................................... 4

Controls and Components............................... 5

The Remote Controller .................................... 7

Power Supply .................................................. 7

Charging Time and Available Recording

Time .............................................................. 8

Lens Cap and Grip Belt ................................... 8

Attaching the Shoulder Strap........................... 9

Inserting a Cassette......................................... 9

Turning on the Movie Camera and

Selecting Modes ........................................... 9

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ................ 10

Using the Menu Screen ................................. 10

List of Menus ................................................. 11

Setting Date and Time ................................... 13

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge ................. 13

LP Mode ........................................................ 13

Audio Recording Mode.................................. 13

Camera Mode

Recording ...................................................... 14

Quick Start..................................................... 14

Photoshot ...................................................... 15

Zoom In/Out Functions.................................. 15

Digital Zoom Function.................................... 16

Image Stabilizer Function .............................. 16

Fade In/Out Functions ................................... 16

Backlight Compensation Function ................. 16

Colour Night View Function ........................... 17

Wind Noise Reduction Function .................... 17

Cinema Function ........................................... 17

Recording in Special Situations..................... 17

Recording in Natural Colours ........................ 17

Adjusting White Balance Manually ................ 18

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................ 19

Manual Iris Adjustment .................................. 19

Manual Focus Adjustment ............................. 19

Using the Free Angle Flash........................... 19

Digital Effect Functions.................................. 20

CARD Mode

Using a Card.................................................. 28

Recording on a Card...................................... 28

Playing Back a Card ...................................... 30

Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape ....... 31

Slide Show..................................................... 32

Editing a Slide Show...................................... 32

Creating a Title .............................................. 33

Adding a Title................................................. 33

Protecting the Files on a Card....................... 34

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card.......... 34

Formatting a Card.......................................... 34

Writing Printing Data on a Card..................... 34

Others

Indications...................................................... 36

Owner ID........................................................ 37

Warning/Alarm Indications............................. 37

Notes and Hints ............................................. 37

Cautions for Use............................................ 42

Before Requesting Repair (Problems and

Solutions) .................................................... 45

Explanation of Terms..................................... 46

Specifications

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

Index .............................................................. 50

VCR Mode

Playing Back.................................................. 22

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 22

Slow Motion Playback ................................... 22

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ 23

Finding the End of Recording ........................ 23

Index Search Functions................................. 23

Playback Zoom Function ............................... 24

Playback Digital Effect Functions .................. 24

Playing Back on Your TV............................... 25

Audio Dubbing ............................................... 25

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS)

Cassette...................................................... 26

Recording the Contents of Other

Equipment................................................... 26

Using the DV Cable for Recording ................ 27

Personal Computer Connection Kit ............... 27

USB Connection Kit....................................... 27

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.

VSK0581A

CGR-D08R

VYP7852

VGQ5138

VFC3506

K2GJ2DZ00011

CR2025

6)5)

VDW0837

9) 10)

VFA0353

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead

2) Battery Pack

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3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery

4) Free Style Controller

5) Lens Cap

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6) Lens Hood for Card Mode Recording

≥By attaching the supplied Lens Hood for Card Mode

Recording that blocks direct sunlight in Card Mode Recording, you can get better image. However, Lens Cap cannot be attached.

7) AV Cable

8) Shoulder Strap

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9) SD Memory Card

10) USB Connection Kit

Optional Accessories

1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD9B)

2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D08S/CGR-D120/800mAh)

3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D14S/CGP-D210/1400mAh)

4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16S/CGR-D220/1600mAh)

5) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D28S/CGP-D320/2800mAh)

6) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-D54S/5400mAh)

7) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D53S/CGR-D815/5300mAh)

8) Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E)

9) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW3707M3E)

10) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3714ME)

11) ND Filter (VW-LND37E)

12) MC Protector (VW-LMC37E)

13) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)

14) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)

15) Video Flash (VW-FLH3E)

16) Tripod (VZ-CT55E)

17) Tripod with Remote Controller (VZ-CTR1E)

18) Editing Controller (VW-EC500E/VW-EC1E)

19) Personal Computer Connection Kit (VW-DTA10B/ VW-DTA9E)

20) Edit Cable (VW-K8E)

21) Edit Terminal Conversion Adaptor (VW-CE1E)

22) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

23) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board (VW-DTM21E)

24) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Card (VW-DTM22E)

25) DV Editing Software (VW-DTM20E)

26) Internet Videophone Software (VW-DTC1E)

27) SD Memory Card Application Software (VW-SWA1E)

VJA0940

N2QCAD000001N2QAEC000003

K2KC4CB00002

VFF0155

VFA0363

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≥“TitleStudio” software for title creation, and

“SD-Jukebox” software for recording music are included. (However, this Movie Camera cannot play back music.)

28) MultiMediaCard (VW-MMC8E/VW-MMC16E)

29) SD Memory Card (RP-SD008/RP-SD016/RP-SD032/ RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SD256/RP-SD512)

30) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card (BN-SDABPE)

31) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card (BN-SDCAPE)

32) Bluetooth Adaptor Kit (VW-BTC1E)

≥Some optional accessories may not be available in some

countries.

For United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only)

≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product

with ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays.)

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering

application.

≥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!

Customer Care Centre

For UK customers: 08705 357357 For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333

Technical Support

For UK customers: 0870 1 505610

This Technical Support Hot Line number is for Panasonic PC software related products only.

For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care Centre number listed above for all enquiries.

For all other product related enquiries, please use the Customer Care Centre numbers listed above.

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Before Use

Controls and Components

Movie Camera

TITLE

(15) (16)

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(21)

(24) (25) (26)

(3)

BLC

FADE

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(27)

STILL

MULTI/ P-IN-P

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(22)

(23)

QUICK

START

(28)

CAMERA VCR CARD P.B

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(1)

(2)

(4)(5)(6)(7)

(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)

C.NIGHT VIEW

TELE JUMP

(14)

LCD Monitor

(1)

≥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.

LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN4]

(2) (3)

Smart Accessory Shoe

≥The Video Flash (VW-FLH3E: optional) or the Stereo

Microphone (VW-VMS2E: optional), etc. can be attached here. Power is supplied directly from the Movie Camera when using an accessory supported by the Smart Accessory Shoe.

≥Do not touch the connector part of the Smart Accessory

Shoe.

Tape/Card Photoshot/Card Mode Selector [TAPE/

(4)

CARD/CARD MODE]

(5)

Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] Card Slot Cover

(6) (7)

Card Slot Colour Night View Button [C.NIGHT VIEW]

(8)

Rewind/Review Button [6]

(9)

Reverse Search Button [SEARCHj] Recording Check Button [S] Stop Button [∫]

(10)

Fade Button [FADE] Play Button [1]

(11)

Backlight Button [BLC]

(12)

Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] Forward Search Button [SEARCHi] Pause Button [;]

(13)

Still Button [STILL]

1.3 Times Tele Jump Zoom Button [TELE JUMP]

(14) (15)

Title Button [TITLE]

(16)

Multi Button [MULTI] Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P]

(17)

(18) (19)

(20)

Viewfinder

(17)

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≥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.

Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT]

(18) (19)

Menu Button [MENU] Battery Holder

(20)

Multi-Function Dial [PUSH]

(21) (22)

Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

(23) (24)

Quick Start Recording Lamp

(25)

Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] Recording Start/Stop Button

(26) (27)

Operation Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR/CARD P.B]

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Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE]

(28)

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(34)

(29) (30)

(35)

(31)

(36) (37)

(32)(33)

MIC

AV IN/OUT

REMOTE

PHONES/

S-VIDEO IN/OUT

(38)

(39) (40) (41)

Zoom Lever [W/T]

(29) (30)

Reset Button [RESET]

(31)

Cassette Compartment Cover Speaker

(32) (33)

Cassette Holder Close Button [PUSH CLOSE] Cassette Holder

(34)

Lens Hood

(35) (36)

Free Angle Flash

(37)

White Balance Sensor

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Remote Control Sensor

(38)

Recording Lamp Microphone Socket [MIC]

(39)

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≥Connect with an external microphone or audio

equipment. (When this socket is in use, the built-in microphone does not operate.)

Audio-Video Input/Output Socket [AV IN/OUT]

(40)

Headphone Socket [PHONES] Free Style Controller Socket [REMOTE]

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-25-

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≥Connecting an AV Cable or Free Style Controller to this

socket activates the Movie Camera’s built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc. deactivates it.

≥When plugging the pin plug of the AV Cable or Free

Style Controller to this socket, plug it in as far as it goes.

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Before Use

S-Video Input/Output Socket [S-VIDEO IN/OUT]

(41)

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(46)

(42)

(47)

USB/

EDIT (MINI)

DIGITAL STILL PICTURE

(48)

(43)(44)(45)

Flash Sensor

(42) (43)

USB Socket [USB]

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Edit Socket [EDITD(MINI)] Digital Still Picture Terminal

(44)

[DIGITAL STILL PICTURE] DV Terminal

(45)

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≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.

Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

(46)

Microphone (built-in, stereo)

(47) (48)

Lens Cap String Holder

(49)

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(53) (50) (51) (52)

(54)

(49)

Shoulder Strap Holders Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MNL/FOCUS]

(50)

Viewfinder Pull Knob

(51)

Eyepiece Corrector Knob

(52)

Grip Belt (Free Style Grip Belt)

(53)

Tripod Receptacle

(54)

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-8-

≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an optional

tripod.

Remote Controller

Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the Movie Camera functions can be operated from a distance.

(55) (56)

COUNTER

(57) (58)

STILL ADV

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME]

(55) (56)

Indication Output Button [OSD]

(57)

Counter Indication Shift Button [COUNTER] Reset Button [RESET]

(58)

Recording Button [REC]

(59) (60)

Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB]

(61)

Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed Search Function [π, ∫]

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PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

TITLE

RESET

MULTI/

A.DUB

¥REC

P-IN-P

PLAY

/REW

FF/

615

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

STOP

INDEX INDEX

∫

SELECT

VAR.

STORE

ITEM

START/

STOP

ZOOM

(59)

(60)

sVOLr

P.B.

ZOOM

(61)

SET

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Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom Function [π, ∫, ∑, ∏]

(62) (63) (64) (65) (66)

Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D]

(62)

(E: reverse, D:forward)

(63)

Index Search Buttons [:, 9] (:: reverse, 9:forward)

(64)

Selection Button [SELECT] Store Button [STORE]

(65) (66)

Off/On Button [OFF/ON]

(67)

Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]

(68)

Variable Speed Search Button [VAR. SEARCH] Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM]

(69)

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PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

COUNTER

TITLE

RESET

MULTI/

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

PLAY

/REW

FF/

615

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

STOP

INDEX INDEX

∫

SELECT

VAR.

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

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START/

STOP

ZOOM

(67)

sVOLr

(68)

P.B. ZOOM

(69)

SET

ITEM

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The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Movie Camera.

(70) (71)

COUNTER

(72) (73) (74) (75)

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

(70)

Title Button [TITLE]

(71)

Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button [MULTI/

(72)

P-IN-P]

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Rewind/Review Button [6]

(73)

Pause Button [;]

(74)

Stop Button [∫]

(75)

Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]

(76)

Play Button [1]

(77) (78)

Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] Menu Button [MENU]

(79)

Set Button [SET]

(80)

Item Button [ITEM]

(81)

Free Style Controller

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

TITLE

RESET

MULTI/

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

STOP

INDEX INDEX

∫

SELECT

VAR.

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

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START/

STOP

ZOOM

sVOLr

P.B.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

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(77) (78)

(79) (80) (81)

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This controller allows the scene to be shot in various angles, high to low and is also convenient when the Tripod is used. When you do not use this controller, attach the clip to the Grip Belt for convenience. This controller allows the Movie Camera to be used more conveniently by a left-handed user.

(82) (83) (84)

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Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]

(82)

Zoom Lever [W/T]

(83)

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

(84)

Before Use

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≥Insert the plug securely into the [REMOTE] Socket as

far as it will goes. A loose connection will spoil normal operation.

The Remote Controller

Inserting a Button-type Battery

Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-type battery.

While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery

Holder.

Insert the button-type battery with the (i) marking

facing upward.

Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller.

≥When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with a

new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. However, it depends on operation frequency.)

≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the

battery.

≥The above operative ranges are for indoor use. Outdoors

or under strong light, the Movie Camera may not operate properly even within the above ranges.

≥Within a 1-metre range, you can also use the Remote

Controller on the LCD Monitor side of the Movie Camera.

Selecting Remote Controller Modes

When 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously, they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes. ≥If the Remote Controller Mode of the Movie Camera and

that of the Remote Controller do not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.

Setup on the Movie Camera:

Set [REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to the desired Remote Controller Mode. (

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Setup on the Remote Controller:

STILL ADV

PAUS E

STILL ADV

;

INDEX INDEX

STOP

∫

[VCR1]:

Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 1

[VCR2]:

Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 2

≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced, the

mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.

Power Supply

Using the AC Adaptor

WARNING

“THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE. REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MANUFACTURER. THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME MANNER AND LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE CORRECT POLARITY CONNECTIONS OBSERVED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-CHARGE THE OLD BATTERY OR RE-USE IT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. IT SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN WASTE PRODUCTS DESTINED FOR BURIAL RATHER THAN INCINERATION.”

Using the Remote Controller

Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote Control

Sensor

of the Movie Camera and press an

(37)

appropriate button.

(37)

15˚

≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within approximately

5 metres

≥Angle: Within approximately 15o in the vertical and

horizontal directions from the central axis

Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie Camera.

Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor.

Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the

AC mains socket.

≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug does not fit entirely into

the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown 1.

≥Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply,

set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch on the Movie Camera to [OFF] and make sure that neither [CAMERA/VCR/ CARD P.B] Lamps nor Quick Start Recording Lamp is lit.

Using the Battery

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it.

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Before Use

≥Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Input

Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.

≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and

charging starts.

≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is

completed.

Attach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera.

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button

to [OFF] and, while

(28)

, slide the Battery or

(18)

DC Input Lead upward to disconnect it.

(18)

PUSH BATT

(28)

Using the Car Battery Charger

If you use the Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E; optional), you can supply power to the Movie Camera and charge the battery inside your car. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the Car Battery Charger. Be sure to start the car engine before you connect the Car Battery Charger, otherwise the fuse may blow.

≥The times shown in the table are for continuous recording

at a temperature of 20oC and humidity of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.

Lens Cap and Grip Belt

Attach the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

Detach the Grip Belt from the Grip Belt Holder.

Pass the end of the Lens Cap String through the Lens

Cap String holder.

Pass the other end of the String through the loop

made by the String itself and pull it toward the direction indicated by an arrow.

Fit the lens cap onto the lens cap string.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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Charging Time and Available Recording Time

CGR-D08R CGR-D08S CGR-D120

CGP-D14S

CGP-D210

1h35min.(1h15min.)

B C A B C

CGR-D16S CGR-D220

CGP-D28S

CGP-D320

CGR-D53S CGR-D815

3h10min.(2h30min.)

1h35min.(1h15min.)

C A

5h25min.(4h15min.)

2h45min.(2h10min.)

C A B C

CGA-D54S

10h30min.(8h15min.)

5h15min.(4h10min.)

A Charging Time B Maximum Continuous Recording Time C Intermittent Recording Time

(Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording time with repeated recording and stopping actions.) “1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.

≥Battery CGR-D08R is supplied. ≥The times shown in the table are approximate times. The

numbers in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the available recording time may be shorter.

1h.

50min.(40min.)

1h50min. 2h40min.(2h5min.) 1h20min.(1h5min.)

2h.

3h15min.

5h20min.

10h10min.(8h.)

5h5min.(4h.)

5h30min.

≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Grip Belt.

(When you are not recording, be sure to keep the Lens Cap attached to the Lens for protection.)

Adjust the Grip Belt

Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.

Detach the tip of the Grip Belt.

Slide the pad to obtain the optimum length.

Reattach the Grip Belt.

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To Use as the Free Style Grip Belt

Using the Grip Belt as the Free Style Grip Belt makes it easier to handle and carry the Movie Camera. It is more convinient to use with the Free Style Controller.

Detach the Grip Belt from the Grip Belt Holder and

adjust the length of it.

Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist.

Before Use

Insert a Cassette.

Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH CLOSE] Button

Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.

Accidental Erasure Prevention

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PUSH

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Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette (by sliding it in the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by sliding it in the [REC] arrow direction).

R E C

SAVE

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping the Movie Camera.

Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the

Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie Camera.

Fold the tip of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the

Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.

≥Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the Shoulder Strap

Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

Inserting a Cassette

Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever

and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

OPEN/ EJECT

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toward the front

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≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes

Turn on the power first and then select modes.

How to Turn on the Power

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch

pressing the button 1.

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp

(28)

CAMERA

(27)

VCR CARD

P.B

How to Switch Modes

Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch

(27)

lights up.

≥With each rotate, the Mode changes. ≥The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.

(28)

How to Turn off the Power

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch

pressing the button 1.

(28)

to [ON] while

(28)

to [OFF] while

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Before Use

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

Using the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

Hold the Viewfinder Pull Knob

Viewfinder and tilt it up.

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≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder.

Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob

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Using the LCD Monitor

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With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.

Put the finger on the [OPEN4] Knob

LCD Monitor

out about 90o in the direction of the

(1)

arrow.

≥The Viewfinder goes off.

(1)

, pull out the

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(2)

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and pull the

To Adjust

Press the [PUSH] Dial and select the item to be adjusted, and then turn the [PUSH] Dial to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication. ≥A larger number of vertical bars indicates stronger

brightness or colour saturation.

Increasing the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor

Set the [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [BRIGHT]. ≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded images.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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Using the Menu Screen

To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Movie Camera displays various function setups on Menus.

Press the [MENU] Button

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/

(21)

MF/VOL/JOG

PUSH

(19)

≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using

the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch

(28)

(19)

(28)

is displayed.

(2)

Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired

recording angle.

≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180o 1 from

the vertical position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90o 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Movie Camera.

290o1180o

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed.

LCD/EVF SET

LCD BRIGHTNESS

[-]||||----[+]

LCD COLOUR LEVEL [-]||||----[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+]

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]

It adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial

to select a desired

(21)

Sub-Menu.

to display the highlightened

≥Turn the [PUSH] Dial

(21)

item.

Press the [PUSH] Dial

to display the selected

(21)

Sub-Menu. Turn the [PUSH] Dial

Press the [PUSH] Dial

to select the item to be set.

(21)

to set the selected item to a

(21)

desired mode.

Dial, the cursor [1]

≥With each press of the [PUSH]

moves to the next mode. Menu items that cannot be used in combination with the selected item are displayed in dark blue.

≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or play back.

Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording. The above operations can be done using the [MENU] Button, [SET] Button and [ITEM] Button on the

)

Remote Controller. (

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To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the Menu Mode Setting

The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Movie Camera is turned off. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Movie Camera, the selected setup may not be retained. (But, the

) are not retained.)

setups of [EFFECT2] (

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≥Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.

File Selection in the Card Playback Mode

A File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out the following procedure.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial

and select a file.

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Before Use

≥The selected file is marked by a frame.

PICTURE

No.25 100-0012

Press the [PUSH] Dial

to confirm the selection of

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the file.

≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry out the

various Menu Operations. (The above procedure will not be repeated in the following instructions.)

List of Menus

The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus.

[CAMERA FUNCTIONS]

Camera Mode Main-Menu

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

DIGITAL EFFECT

CARD SETUP

MULTI-PICTURES

RECORDING SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

DEMO MODE

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

[1. CAMERA SETUP]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode

[PROGRESSIVE]

Progressive Photoshot Mode

[SIS]

Image Stabilizer

[D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom

[CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu ≥If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the menu changes back to

the Main-Menu.

[2. DIGITAL EFFECT]

Digital Effect Functions Sub-Menu

[EFFECT1]

Digital Effects 1

[EFFECT2]

Digital Effects 2

[3. CARD SETUP]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICTURE SIZE]

Picture Size

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[PICTURE QUALITY]

Picture Quality

[MPEG4 MODE]

MPEG4 Picture Quality

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

[4. MULTI-PICTURES]

Multi-Picture Mode Sub-Menu

[SCAN MODE]

Multi-Picture Mode

[SPEED]

Strobe Multi-Picture Speed

[SWING]

Swing Mode

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[P-IN-P]

Position of Small Picture inside Normal Picture

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[5. RECORDING SETUP]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

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[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

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[SCENEINDEX]

Scene Index Mode

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[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction

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[ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone

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[FLASH]

Flash

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[RED EYE REDUCTION]

Red Eye Reduction

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[FLASH LEVEL]

Flash Level

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[6. DISPLAY SETUP]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

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[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode

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[C.RESET]

Counter Reset

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≥It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot reset the

Time Code.

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode

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[LCD MODE]

LCD Lighting Mode

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[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

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[7. OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Other Functions Sub-Menu

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

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[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp

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[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

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[SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect

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[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

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[SELFSHOOT]

Recording Yourself

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[OWNER ID SET]

Owner ID Setting

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[VOICE POWER SAVE]

Voice Power Save

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[8.DEMOMODE]

Demonstration Mode Sub-Menu

[DEMO MODE]

Demonstration Mode ≥If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes

after the AC Adaptor was connected to the Movie Camera and the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch was turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette, the Movie Camera is automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode is cancelled. The Demonstration Mode can be started by setting [DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the Menu. To terminate the Demonstration Mode, insert a Cassette or set the [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].

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Before Use

[VCR FUNCTIONS]

VCR Mode Main-Menu

VCR FUNCTIONS

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

DIGITAL EFFECT

CARD SETUP

MULTI-PICTURES

RECORDING SETUP

AV IN/OUT SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

[1. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]

Playback Functions Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search

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[RECORD TO CARD]

Recording to Card

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[SEARCH]

Index Search Mode

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[12bit AUDIO]

Audio Selector

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[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode

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[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[2. DIGITAL EFFECT]

Playback Digital Effect Functions Sub-Menu

[EFFECT]

Digital Effect On/Off

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[EFFECT SELECT]

Digital Effect Selection

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[3. CARD SETUP]

Card Setup Sub-Menu ≥All of the items on the [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu are the

same as those on the [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

[4. MULTI-PICTURES]

Multi-Pictures Sub-Menu ≥All of the items on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

[5. RECORDING SETUP]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu ≥All of the items on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu

are the same as those on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

[6. AV IN/OUT SETUP]

Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

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[A.DUB INPUT]

Audio Dubbing Input

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[DV OUT]

Analog-Digital Conversion Output

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[7. DISPLAY SETUP]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[REC DATA]

Camera Data ≥If you set [REC DATA] to [ON], the settings (shutter speed,

), etc.) used during the

iris and white balance settings (

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recordings are displayed during playback. [---] appears on the display when there is no data.

≥The settings information may not be displayed properly if

the camera data of this Movie Camera are played back on other equipment.

≥The camera data will not be recorded in the following

cases:

≥When the data are recorded from a card to a tape.

≥When recording proceeds with no input signals

supplied.

≥When recording involves the use of the S-Video or AV

Input Socket.

≥When pictures with no camera data are recorded using

the DV Terminal.

≥When displaying a list of titles.

≥All of the other items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

are the same as those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

[8. OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Other Functions Sub-Menu ≥All of the items on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

are the same as those on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

[CARD FUNCTIONS]

Card Playback Mode Main-Menu

CARD FUNCTIONS

ERASE CARD FILE

CARD EDITING

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

[1. ERASE CARD FILE]

Erasing a File Sub-Menu

[ERASEFILEBYSELECTION]

Selecting and Erasing a File

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[ERASE ALL FILES]

Erasing All Files

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[ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION]

Selecting and Erasing a Title

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[2. CARD EDITING]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

[RECORD TO TAPE]

Recording to Tape

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[FILE SEARCH]

Searching a File

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[FILE LOCK]

Setting the Lock

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[SLIDE SHOW]

Setting a Slide Show

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[DPOF SETTING]

Setting DPOF

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[CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card

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[3. DISPLAY SETUP]

Display Setup Sub-Menu ≥All of the items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

[4. OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Other Functions Sub-Menu ≥All of the items on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

are the same as those on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

Short-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode

If you use the Short-Cut Menu, the Card Playback Mode Menu can be called up quickly. Press the [PUSH] Dial to

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Before Use

display the Short-Cut Menu, and turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired Menu.

FILE SEARCH ERASE FILE FILE LOCK DPOF SETTING EXIT

[FILE SEARCH]

The [FILE SEARCH] Menu for finding files by number

)

appears. (

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[ERASE FILE]

The [ERASE FILE] Menu for erasing the file being displayed

) Use this Menu after the file to be erased

appears. (

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appears.

[FILE LOCK]

The [FILE LOCK] Menu for avoiding accidental erasure of

) Use this

files (Lock Setting) being displayed appears. (

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Menu after the file to be locked appears.

[DPOF SETTING]

The [DPOF SETTING] Menu for setting DPOF to the file

) Use this Menu after the file for

displayed appears. (

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DPOF Setting appears.

[EXIT]

It is for terminating the Short-Cut Menu.

Setting Date and Time

Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before recording.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/

(21)

MF/VOL/JOG

(19)

Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

Press the [PUSH] Dial

PUSH

CLOCK SET

YEAR 2002

MONTH 10 DAY 08 HOUR 14 MIN. 30

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

(21)

to select [YEAR]/[MONTH]/ [DAY]/[HOUR]/[MIN.] and turn to set it to a desired value.

≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.

2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

Press the [MENU] Button

to finish setting the date

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and time.

≥The clock operation starts from [00] second. ≥The Menu will disappear when the [MENU] Button is

pressed again.

≥If the built-in battery is weak, the [0] Indication flashes. In

this case, charge the built-in battery.

≥The clock employs the 24-hour system.

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [0] Indication flashes, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.

Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera with the

power turned off and then connect to the AC Mains socket.

≥After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can

power the clock for approximately 3 months.

WARNING

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

LP Mode

A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu.

If LP Mode is selected, the recording time becomes

1.5 times longer than that of SP Mode.

Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image, or some normal functions may be restricted. ≥The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not

completely compatible with other equipment.

)

≥Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (

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Audio Recording Mode

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. High sound-quality recording is possible with “16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit 32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.

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Camera Mode

Recording

When recording with the [AUTO/MNL/FOCUS] Switch set to [AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually.

)

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(

AUTO MNL FOCUS

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Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp

(27)

(28)

lights up.

(28)

to [ON].

(50)

Camera Mode

By pressing the [S] Button Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.

≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, the

Movie Camera resumes the Recording Pause Mode.

The recorded scene can be viewed by keep pressing the [SEARCHj] Button Recording Pause Mode.

To Check the Recording

briefly in the Recording

(9)

To View the Recorded Scene while the Recording Is Paused (Camera Search)

or [SEARCHi] Button

(9)

(12)

in the

(27)

Set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector

CAMERA VCR CARD

P.B

(4)

[TAPE].

TAPE

CARD

CARD MODE

(4)

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

(26)

≥Recording starts. ≥After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC].

(26)

Recording Lamp (Tally Lamp)

The Recording Lamp

lights up during recording and

(38)

REC

RECORD

alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress.

(38)

≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the [REC LAMP]

on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu is set to [OFF].

To Pause the Recording

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

(26)

again.

The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

PAUSE

≥If the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than

6 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. To resume recording from this condition, turn off, then turn on the power again.

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≥When the [SEARCHj] Button is pressed, images are

played back in the reverse direction.

≥When the [SEARCHi] Button is pressed, images are

played back in the forward direction.

Recording Yourself

By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it frontward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Movie Camera monitor the shot while recording is in progress.

≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is

disabled automatically. However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, the image is also shown in the Viewfinder.

≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look

like an image in a mirror, set [SELFSHOOT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs.

≥If [MIRROR] is used during self-recording, only the basic

indications, such as the Recording Indication [ ] (Red) or [¥], Recording Pause Indication [ ] (Cyan) or [¥;] and Remaining Battery Power Indication [x], are displayed.

≥If a general Warning/Alarm Indication [°] appears, return

the LCD Monitor to the original position in order to check the specific content of the Warning/Alarm Indication.

To Finish the Recording

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

(28)

to [OFF].

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Quick Start

By pressing the [QUICK START] Button Camera will be ready for recording in approximately

1.5 seconds after the Movie Camera is turned on.

Press the [QUICK START] Button

≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp

(24) (25)

QUICK

START

(24)

, and the Movie

(25)

lights up.

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Camera Mode

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch

(28)

to [OFF].

≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.

(28)

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch

(28)

to [ON].

≥The Movie Camera will be ready for recording in

approximately 1.5 seconds.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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Photoshot

This Movie Camera can take approximately 7 seconds still pictures containing sound.

Set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector

[TAPE].

TAPE

CARD

CARD MODE

(4)

Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button

in the Recording

(23)

Pause Mode.

PHOTO SHOT

(23)

≥The Movie Camera records a still picture for about

7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.

PHOTO

(4)

Digital Still Picture

When the [STILL] Button

is pressed, images become

(13)

still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.

(13)

STILL

≥We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button first at

the position where you wish to record the picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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Zoom In/Out Functions

It gives special effects to the video by recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot.

For wide-angle shots (zoom out):

Push the [W/T] Lever For close-ups (zoom in): Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].

(29)

≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few

seconds.

1tW

5tW

towards [W].

(29)

10tW

PHOTO

Progressive Photoshot

With the Progressive Photoshot Function, you can record still pictures with higher resolution than with the normal Photoshot Function. ≥When [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP]

Sub-Menu is set to [ON] or [AUTO], the [æ] Indication is displayed. When the [æ] Indication is displayed, press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode.

PHOTO

≥This function may not work with some function setups.

Continuous Photoshot

If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON] and keep the [PHOTO SHOT] Button pressed, the Movie Camera will continuously record still pictures in approximately 0.7 seconds intervals until the button is released. (However, this does not operate when using Progressive Photoshot.) ≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter clicking

sound is recorded.

1.3 Times Tele Jump Zoom Function

By pressing the [TELE JUMP] Button

, the image on the

(14)

screen will be instantly magnified 1.3 times.

(14)

TELE JUMP

≥The [ ] Indication appears.

JUMP

To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects

(Macro Close-up Function)

When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie Camera can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 20 mm from the Lens. With this, small subjects like insects can be recorded.

To Use the Zoom Microphone Function

Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds. ≥Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >>

[ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The [Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.)

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Z.MIC

Camera Mode

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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Digital Zoom Function

This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification of 20k or even to 500k.

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>

[D.ZOOM] >> [20kkkk] or [500kkkk].

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/

(21)

MF/VOL/JOG

PUSH

(19)

≥20k: Digital zooming to 20k ≥500k: Digital zooming to 500k

20tW

D.ZOOM

Push the [W/T] Lever

to zoom in or out.

(29)

To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].

towards [W] or towards [T]

(29)

Fade In/Out Functions

Fade In

Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene.

Keep pressing the [FADE] Button

Recording Pause Mode.

(10)

FADE

≥The image fades out gradually.

When the image is completely gone, press the

Recording Start/Stop Button

(26)

Release the [FADE] Button

(26)

(10)

starting recording.

≥The image reappears gradually.

Fade Out

Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at the end of a scene.

during the

(10)

to start recording.

about 3 seconds after

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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Image Stabilizer Function

If the Movie Camera might be shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can be corrected. ≥If the Movie Camera shakes too much, this function may

not be able to stabilize images.

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>

[SIS] >> [ON].

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/

(21)

MF/VOL/JOG

(19)

≥The [[] Indication appears.

To Cancel Image Stabilizer

Set [SIS] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

PUSH

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Keep pressing the [FADE] Button

(10)

FADE

while recording.

(10)

≥The image fades out gradually.

When the image is completely gone, press the

Recording Start/Stop Button

(26)

Release the [FADE] Button

to stop recording.

(26)

(10)

≥The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.

Backlight Compensation Function

This prevents a recording subject from being recorded darker in backlight. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording subject.)

Press the [BLC] Button

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BLC

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