Panasonic NV-MD9000EN User Manual

Digital Video Camera

數位攝錄影機

Operating Instructions

使用說明書

Model No.

NV-MD9000EN

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

使用前，請仔細閱讀本說明書。

VQT0A07

Information for Your Sa fe ty

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a 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.

Carefully 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 pr oced ure s expla ine d in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user.

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.

Use only the recommended accessories.

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.

≥All company and product names in the

operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

Pages for reference

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

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ENGLISH

Contents

Information for Your Safe ty........................... . 36

Before Use

Standard Accessories.................................... 38

Optional Accessories..................................... 38

Controls and Components............................. 38

The External Stereo Microphone................... 40

The Remote Controller.................................. 41

Power Supply ................................................ 42

Charging Time and Available Recording

Time............................................................ 43

Lens Cap and Grip Belt ................................ . 43

Attaching the Shoulder Strap......................... 43

Inserting a Cassette....................................... 43

Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting

Modes ......................................................... 44

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ................ 44

Using the Menu Screen.. ..... .... .. .. .. .. .... ..... .. ... 45

List of Menus................................................. 45

Setting Date and Time................................... 46

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge................. 47

LP Mode............. ............ ............. .................. 47

Audio Recording Mode...................... ............ 47

Holding the Movie Camera for Recording . .... 47

Camera Mode

Recording...................................................... 48

Photoshot...................................................... 49

Zoom In/Out Functions.................... .............. 49

Digital Zoom Function.................................... 50

Image Stabilizer Function.............................. 50

Fade In/Out Functions................................... 50

Backlight Compensation Function................. 51

Wind Noise Reduction Function.................... 51

Cinema Function ................. ............ .............. 51

Recording in Special Situations..................... 52

Recording in Natural Colours ........................ 52

Adjusting White Balance Manually................ 52

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................ 53

Manual Iris Adjustment.................................. 54

Manual Focus Adjustment............................. 54

Picture Effect Functio n s............................ ..... 55

Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level... 56

VCR Mode

Playing Back................................ ............. ..... 57

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 57

Slow Motion Playback.................................... 58

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ 58

Finding the End of Recording........................ 58

Index Search Functions................................. 59

Playback Zoom Functi o n............................... 59

Playback Digital Effect Functions.................. 60

Playing Back on Your TV......... ...................... 60

Audio Dubbing............................................... 60

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette .. 61 Recording the Contents of Other Equipment. 62

Using the DV Cable for Recording................. 62

Others

Indications..... ............. ............ ........................ 63

Warning/Alarm Indications............................. 63

Notes and Hints ............................................. 64

Cautions for Use............................................ 67

Before Requesting Repair (Problems and

Solutions)........................................... ......... 70

Explanation of Terms..................................... 71

Specifications

Specifications................... ......................... ..... 73

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.

5)4)

Controls and Components

Movie Camera

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5) (6) (7)

White Balance Sensor

(1) (2)

Recording Lamp

(3)

Remote Control Sensor

(4)

Lens Lens Hood

(5) (6)

Lens Hood Attachment knob Focus Ring

(7)

(8)

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1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC

Mains Lead

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≥A Hong Kong Special Administrative

Region of China

≥B Areas Other than Hong Kong Special

Administrative Rigion of China

2) Battery Pack

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3) Remote Controller and Button-Type

Battery

4) Lens Cap

5) AV Cable

6) S-Video Cable

7) Shoulder Strap

8) Digital Video Head Cleaner

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9) External Stereo Microphone and Battery

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Optional Accessories

1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD9E/B)

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/CGR-D53S/

CGR-D815/5300mAh)

7) Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E)

8) Car Adaptor Cord (VW-KA7E)

9) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW4307ME)

10) Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE)

11) Tripod (VZ-CT55E )

12) DV Cable (VW-CD1E) ≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

(9)

(10)

(11)

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

Eyecup

(8)

Viewfinder

(9)

(12)

(14)

AUTO

MANUAL

PUSH

PROG. AE

VOL/JOG

MENU FOCUS

(18)

(15)

(19)

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(16)

DIG.E. PIC.E.

(20)

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(17)

BLC

FADE STILL

(21)

SEARCHSEARCH

(25)

(13)

(22)

(23)

(24)

≥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.

LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN]

(10)

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(11)

LCD Monitor

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≥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.

Reset Button [RESET]

(12) (13)

Speaker

(14)

Multi-Function Dial [PUSH]

(15)

Mode Selector Switc h

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[AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE]

(16)

Digital Effect Button [DIG.E.]

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Before Use

Picture Effect Button [PIC.E.]

(17) (18)

Menu Button [MENU]

(19)

Focus Button [FOCUS] Rewind/Review Button [6]

(20)

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

(21)

Stop Button [∫] Fade Button [FADE]

(22)

Play Button [1] Backlight Button [BLC] Fast Forward/Cue Button [5]

(23)

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Forward Search Button [SEARCHi]

(24)

Pause Button [;] Still Button [STILL]

(25)

Eyepiece Corrector Knob

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S-Video Input/Output Socket

(39)

[S-VIDEO IN/OUT]

(40)

Video Input/Output Socket [VIDEO IN/OUT] Audio Input/Output Sockets

(41)

[AUDIO IN/OUT]

(42)

Headphone Socket [PHONES]

(43)

Cassette Eject Lever [<EJECT]

(44)

Cassette Holder Cassette Compartment Lock Button

(45)

[PUSH LOCK] Cassette Compartment Cover

(46)

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(47)

MODE

OFF ON

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(48)

CAMERA VCR

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(26)

(27)

(28)

(29)

(30) (31)

Smart Accessory Shoes

(26)

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≥The External Stereo Microphone

(supplied), etc. can be attached here.

Microphone (built- in, stereo)

(27) (28)

External Microphone Socket [EXT MIC]

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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.)

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

(29) (30)

Zoom Lever [W/T]

(31)

Grip Belt

(32)

(35) (36)

(37)

DC IN 7.9V

(38)

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

(39)

(40)

L–

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AUDIO IN/OUT

(41)

–R

(33)

(42)

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(34)

(43)

(44)

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(45) (46)

(49) (50)

(51)

(47)

Mode Button [MODE]

(48)

Operation Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR]

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Recording Start/Stop Button

(49) (50)

Off/On Switch [OFF/ON]

(51)

Tripod Receptacle

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≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on

an optional tripod.

External Stereo Microphone

Supplied external stereo microphone can be switced to record sound in either stereo or monaural.

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(54)

(56)

(55)

(57) (58)

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(52) (53)

Wind Shield (Microp hone c ondenser)

(52)

Off/On Mode Selector Switch

(53)

[OFF/MONO/STEREO]

(54)

Battery Check Lamp [BATTERY]

(55)

[WIND CUT OFF/ON] Switch Stereo Mini-Plug Cord

(56) (57)

Shoe

(58)

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Shoe Lock

Shoulder Strap Hold e r s

(32) (33)

Sub Zoom Lever [W/T]

(34)

Sub Recording Start/Stop Button

(35)

Battery Eject Button [PUSH]

(36)

Battery Holder DC Input Socket [DC IN]

(37)

DV Terminal [DV]

(38)

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≥Connect this to the digital video

equipment.

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Before Use

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.

(59) (60)

COUNTER

(61) (62)

STILL ADV

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME]

(59)

Indication Output Butt on [OSD]

(60) (61)

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

(62) (63)

Recording Button [REC] Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB]

(64) (65)

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

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

TITLE

RESET

MULTI/

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

/REW

FF/

PLAY

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PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

STOP

INDEX INDEX

∫

SELECT

VAR.

STORE

ITEM

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START/

STOP

ZOOM

(63)

(64)

sVOLr

P.B.

ZOOM

(65)

SET

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

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

COUNTER

TITLE

RESET

MULTI/

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

PLAY

/REW

FF/

615

STILL ADV

PAUSE

(66) (67) (68) (69) (70)

STILL ADV

;

STOP

INDEX INDEX

∫

SELECT

VAR.

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

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START/ STOP

ZOOM

(71)

sVOLr

(72)

P.B.

ZOOM

(73)

SET

ITEM

(74)

COUNTER

(75) (76) (77)

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHO T ]

(74) (75)

Rewind/Review Button [6] Pause Button [;]

(76) (77)

Stop Button [∫] Recording Start/Stop Button

(78)

[START/STOP]

(79)

Play Button [1] Fast-forward/Cue Button [5]

(80)

Menu Button [MENU]

(81) (82)

Set Button [SET]

(83)

Item Button [ITEM]

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

ITEM

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P.B.

ZOOM

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SET

(78)

(79) (80)

(81) (82) (83)

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The External Stereo Microphone

Inserting a Battery

Remove the battery cover from the

microphone.

≥Press the [ ] mark on the cover in the

direction of arrow 1 and slide the cover in the direction of arrow 2.

Insert the Battery with the (j) end first as

shown in the figure.

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(66)

Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D] (E: reverse, D:forward)

(67)

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

(68)

Selection Button [SELECT] Store Button [STORE]

(69) (70)

Off/On Button [OFF/ON]

(71)

Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/V OL]

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-58-

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(72)

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

(73)

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

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≥Be sure to insert the Battery with the (j)

and (i) ends facing the proper directions.

Replace the battery cover.

≥When the battery is exhausted, purchase a

new “AAA“, “UM-4“ or “R03“ type battery and insert it in the same way as explained above.

≥Do not short-circuit the battery. ≥Remove the Battery if you will not use the

microphone for one month or longer.

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Before Use

Attaching the Microphone to the Movie Camera

Attach the microphone to the Movie

Camera shoe.

1) Loosen the Shoe Lock.

2) Attach the microphone.

3) Firmily tighten the Shoe Lock.

Connect the Stereo Mini-Plug Cord to the

[EXT MIC]

EXT MIC

(28)

socket.

≥You can adjust the microphone angle within

the range shown in the figure.

≥Hold the Shoe Lock portion when attaching

and removing the microphone. ≥Be sure to set the Movie Camera power to

[OFF] before connecting the microphone.

Using the External Stereo

Microphone

Set the [OFF/MONO/STEREO] Switch

to [MONO] or [STEREO].

(53)

Changing the [WIND CUT OFF/ON] Switch

The microphone is equipped with a wind shield that is designed to cut down wind noise, but when the wind is so strong that even the wind shield is not adequate to keep down the noise,

set the [WIND C U T O FF/ON] Swi tch

(55)

[ON] to further reduce the wind noise. [OFF]: The microphone should usually be used

with this position.

[ON]: Set the [WIN D C U T OFF/ON] Sw itch to

this position to reduce wind noise or bass noise.

≥Although you can change the setting of the

[WIND CUT OFF/ON] Switch while recording, the sound of the switch being changed may be recorded. Pause your recording before changing the setting of this switch.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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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 fac ing upward.

Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote

Controller.

OFF

STEREO

MONO

(53) (54)

BATTERY

OFF ON WIND CUT

(55)

[OFF]: Turn off the microphone power. [MONO]: Records sound in front of the

movie camera in monaural.

[STEREO]: Records sound in a wide area in

stereo.

≥Although you can change the setting of the

[OFF/MONO/STEREO] Switch while

recording, the sound of the switch being

changed may be recorded. Pause your

recording before changing the setting of this

switch. ≥When the [OFF/MONO/STEREO] Switch is

changed from [OFF] to [MONO] or [STEREO],

will light temporarily

the [BATTERY] Lamp

(54)

if there is still plenty of power in the battery. If

the [BATTERY] Lamp does not light

temporarily, replace the battery with a new

one.

≥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.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100xC or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.

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Before Use

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≥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. (

Setup on the Remote Controller:

[VCR1]:

[VCR2]:

≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is

replaced, the mode is automatically reset to

[VCR1] Mode.

Power Supply

1 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC

Using the Remote Controller

Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote Control Sensor Camera and press an appropriate button.

of the Movie

(3)

2 3

(3)

≥Before connecting or disconnecting the

15˚

≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within

power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on the Movie Camera to [OFF] and make sure that [CAMERA/VCR] Lamps is not lit.

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

approximately 5 metres

≥Angle: Within approximately 15o in th e

vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis

)

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STILL ADV

PAUS E

STILL ADV

;

INDEX INDEX

STOP

∫

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

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

Using the AC Adaptor

DC IN 7.9V

(37)

Adaptor and the AC mains socket.

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch disconnect the DC Input Lead or while pressing the [PUSH] Button upward to disconnect it.

(35)

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.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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

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

Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN] Socket

on the Movie Camera.

(37)

Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor.

Using the Battery

Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it.

≥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.

to [OFF] and,

(50)

, slide the Battery

(35)

PUSH

OFF ON

(50)

Using the Car Battery Charger

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Before Use

Charging Time and Available Recording Time

Battery

supplied

CGR-D08S CGR-D120

CGP-D14S

CGP-D210

CGR-D16S CGR-D220

CGP-D28S

CGP-D320

CGR-D53S CGR-D815

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. ≥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. ≥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.

A B C A 1h. B 1h50min.(1h30min.) C 55min.(45min.) A B C A 2h. B 3h45min.(3h5min.) C 1h55min.(1h35min.) A B C A 5h20min. B 12h15min.(9h55min.) C 6h10min.(5h.)

1h30min.

3h.(2h5min.)

1h30min.(1h5min.)

1h50min. 3h10min.(2h35min.) 1h35min.(1h20min.)

3h15min. 6h30min.(5h15min.) 3h15min.(2h40min.)

Lens Cap and Grip Belt

Attach the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

Reattach the Grip Belt.

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 thr ough

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 [<EJECT] Lever

Cover.

(43)

EJECT

to open the

(43)

Adjust the Grip Belt

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

Detach the tip of the Grip Belt.

Adjust the length.

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Insert a Cassette.

Close the Cover and press the

[PUSH LOCK] Button cover.

(45)

PUSH

LOCK

(45)

to lock the

Before Use

Accidental Erasure Prevention

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

≥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] Switch

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp

(48)

CAMERA VCR

OFF ON

(50)

How to Switch Modes

Press the [MODE] Button

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

(50)

(48)

to [ON].

lights up.

(47)

Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector

Knob

Using the LCD Monitor

(25)

12:30:45

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(25)

12:30:45

15.10.2002

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

Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button

the same time, bring the LCD Monitor

(10)

and, at

(11)

out about 90o in the direction of the arrow.

(11)

(10)

≥The Viewfinder goes off.

Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to

the desired recording angle.

1180o

290o

(47)

MODE

How to Turn off the Power

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

OFF ON

(50)

to [OFF].

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.

Pull out the Viewfinder and tilt it up.

≥The angular part of the Viewfinder can be

turned upward by 80x and downward by 38x.

≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the

Viewfinder.

≥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.

≥When you open the LCD Monitor, be sure

that the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder cannot touch.

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.

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Before Use

Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

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

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≥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 setups of [NEGA], [SEPIA],

) are not retained.)

[B/W] or [SOLARI] (

≥

Menu operation flow is shown in this text by

List of Menus

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>>.

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

RECORDING SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode

selected by using the [MODE] Button displayed.

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MODE

Turn the [PUSH] Dial

to select a

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desired Sub-Menu.

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

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PUSH

VOL/JOG

to display the

≥Turn the [PUSH] Dial

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highlightened item.

Press the [PUSH] Dial

to display the

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selected Sub-Menu. Turn the [PUSH] Dial

to select the item

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to be set. Press the [PUSH] Dial

to set the

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selected item to a desired mode.

Dial, the

≥With each press of the [PUSH]

cursor [1] moves to the next mode. Menu items that cannot be used in combination with the selected item are displayed in dark blue.

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PRESS MENU TO EXIT

[1. CAMERA SETUP]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROGRESSIVE]

Progressive Photoshot Mode

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[D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom

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[CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording

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[P.EFFECT]

Picture Effects

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[RETURN]

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

changes back to the Main-Menu.

[2. 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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[MIC LEVEL ADJ.]

Microphones Sensitivity Level

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[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

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Before Use

[3. 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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[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[4. 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 E FFECT]

Shutter Effect

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[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

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[SELFSHOOT]

Recording Yourself

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[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[VCR FUNCTIONS]

VCR Mode Main-Menu

VCR FUNCTIONS

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

DIGITAL EFFECT

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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[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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[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[3. RECORDING SETUP]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

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[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

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[AUDIO LEVEL]

Audio Level Setting

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[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[4. A V 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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[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

[5. 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.

[6. OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Other Functions Sub-Menu

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

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[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

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[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-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.

Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET]

>> [YES].

W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS

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PUSH

VOL/JOG MENU

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Press the [PUSH] Dial

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

CLOCK SET

YEAR 2002

MONTH 10 DAY 08 HOUR 14 MIN. 30

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.

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

Press the [MENU] Button

setting the date 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 Date/Time

Indication becomes [--]. In this case, charge the built-in battery.

≥The clock employs the 24-hour system.

to select

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to finish

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