Panasonic NV-MX300B User Manual

NV-MX300B

Digital Video Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No. NV-MX300B

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT8940

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

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.

≥As this equipment gets hot during use,

operate it in well venti lated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

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

Ì on the body of the fuse.

mark

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 13AMPERE 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.

∫ WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying interference, use only the recommended accessories and do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Ï or the BSI

∫ IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

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 Fuse

1. Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver.

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

Connector Cover

Fuse Cover

Replace the fuse and attach the Fuse Cover.

Fuse

∫ 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.

∫ Carefully read the Operating

Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly.

≥Windows® is a 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.

Contents

Check List for the Standard Accessories . . . . . 4

Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

The 3 Types of Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1)Supplying Power from an AC Mains

Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2)Supplying Power from the Cigarette Lighter

Socket in a Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3)Supplying Power with the Battery . . . . . . . . 10

Inserting the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjusting the Brightness and Colour Level

of the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Recording (Filming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Checking If the Picture Is Recorded . . . . . . . . . 26

Recording Backlit Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Recording Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Focusing on the Subject Manually . . . . . . . . . . 28

Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the

Recording Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Recording Still Pictures on the Cassette . . . . . 30

Recording in the Wide-Screen Format . . . . . . . 34

Recording with Minimised Camera Shake . . . . 34

Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the

Movie Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Searching for a Scene That You Want to

Play Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

¥ Adjusting the Sound Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Playing Back in Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing Back Still Pictures and Advancing

Them One by One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playing Back on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

After Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Contents

Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording

Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Searching for the End of the Recorded Part on

a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Searching for the Beginning of Recorded

Scenes Marked with Index Signal . . . . . . . . . 44

Starting to Record with Gradually Appearing

Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Ending the Recording of a Scene with Gradually

Disappearing Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . .

—Basic Operations

—Advanced Operations

Recording in Special Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Recording with Special Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Recording with Natural Colours . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Adjusting the White Balance Manually . . . . . . . 60

Adjusting the Shutter Speed Manually . . . . . . . 62

Adjusting the Iris (F Number) Manually . . . . . . 62

Recording with Fixed Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Other Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Adding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette . . 66

Using the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card . . . .

Using the Movie Camera as

a Digital Still Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Copying Cassette Pictures onto a

MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card . . . . . . 72

Copying Still Pictures from the

MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card

onto the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Playing Back Pictures Recorded on the

MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card . . . . . . 76

Inserting Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Creating Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Erasing Pictures Recorded on the

MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card . . . . . . 82

Preventing the Accidental Erasure of Pictures

on the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card . . Making the Unusable MultiMediaCard or SD

Memory Card Usable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Writing Printing Information on a

MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card . . . . . . 86

Using the Supplied USB Reader Writer for

SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

About the USB Reader Writer for

SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Processing and Modifying Photos (HotShots)/

Creating Original Messages (NetCard) . . . . . 90

Installing HotShots or NetCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Using the HotShots Application . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Using the NetCard Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Using the Pictures Recorded on the

MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card

on the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Concerning the SD Memory Card Application

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Concerning the MultiMediaCard and

SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Contents

Copying onto an S-VHS (or VHS) Cassette . . 102 Recording the Content of External Device . . . 103

Using with Digital Video Equipment . . . . . . . . 104

Copying with the Help of an Editing Controller . . . Using the Movie Camera with a Video Printer . . Using the Movie Camera with a Computer . . . 108

Contents

Cautions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Before Requesting Service

(Problems & Solutions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

—Miscellaneous/Care of Unit/Options

—Editing

105 106

Basic OperationsAdvanced OperationsEditingIndex

Miscellaneous/

Care of Unit/Options

Check List for the Standard Accessories

Controls and Functions

For more details, see the pages indicated in brackets.

AC Adaptor Set

. . . . . . Remote Controller

(N2QAEC000006)

. . . . . . AC Adaptor

. . . . . . (VSK0592)

. . . . . . Button-Type Battery (CR2025)

. . . . . . AC Mains Lead

. . . . . . (VJA0940)

. . . . . . Shoulder Strap (VFC3566)

. . . . . . DC Input Lead

. . . . . . (K2GJ2DZ00010)

. . . . . . Digital Video Head Cleaner

. . . . . . (VFK1451)

. . . . . . Battery Pack

. . . . . . (VSB0419)

. . . . . . Lens Cap (VYF2724)

Lens Cap Cord (VGQ2750)

. . . . . . AV Cable

(K2KC4CB00001)

. . . . . . MultiMediaCard

. . . . . . (VFA0324)

. . . . . . . . . S-Video Cable

. . . . . . . . . (K2KZ9BA00001)

. . . . . . USB Reader Writer for

. . . . . . SD Memory Card

. . . . . . (BN-SDCAAE)

. . . . . . . . . Edit Terminal

. . . . . . . . . Conversion Adaptor

. . . . . . . . . (VW-CE1E)

. . . . . . CD-ROM:

. . . . . . USB Reader Writer for SD

. . . . . . Memory Card Programme,

. . . . . . HotShots and NetCard

. . . . . . (VFF0092)

≥For purchasing additional Battery Packs, see the list of optional accessories on p. 123.

≥Order accessory and consumable items for all Audio Visual Products with ease and confidence either by

telephoning our Customer Care Centre on 08705 357357 Mon–Friday 9:00am–6:00pm and Sat 9:00am–1:00pm

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. ≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquires transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥It couldn’t be simpler!

: ; <

LCD OPEN

BLC

> ?

STILL

;

FADE

TITLE

MULTI/P-IN-P

SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

AUTO

MNL

AE LOCK

W.B

1 LCD Monitor (p. 14, 23, 111) 8 Forward Search Button [SEARCHr] (p. 42, 76)

Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] (p. 36)

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.

9 Reverse Search Button [SEARCHs] (p. 42, 76)

Rewind/Review Button [6] (p. 36) Recording Check Button [S] (p. 26)

: Microphone (built-in, stereo) ; Focus Ring (p. 28)

2 Smart Accessory Shoe

The Video Flash (VW-FLH3E: optional) (p. 111) 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. Remove the Shoe Cover to attach these accessories. ≥Do not touch the connector part of the Smart

Accessory Shoe.

3 Shoe Cover

When using the Shoe, remove the Shoe Cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

4 LCD Monitor Open Button [LCD OPEN] (p. 14) 5 Backlight Button [BLC] (p. 26)

Play Button [1] (p. 36, 76)

6 Still Button [STILL] (p. 31)

Pause Button [;] (p. 38, 76)

7 Fade Button [FADE] (p. 46)

Stop Button [∫] (p. 36, 76)

< Lens Hood (p. 111) = Lens > White Balance Sensor (p. 61, 113) ? Focus Button [FOCUS] (p. 28) @ Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp (p. 25) A Remote Control Sensor (p. 100) B Title Button [TITLE] (p. 78) C Multi-Picture Button [MULTI] (p. 52, 54, 76)

Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] (p. 56)

D Multi-Function Dial [PUSH]

(p. 16, 22, 23, 37, 39, 62)

E Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MNL/AE LOCK]

(p. 24, 28, 48, 60, 62, 64)

F Menu Button [MENU] (p. 16) G White Balance Button [W.B] (p. 60)

Basic Operations

Controls and Functions

(Continued)

H Viewfinder (p. 14, 23, 111)

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.

I Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 14) J Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

(p. 30, 70– 75, 78–83)

K Reset Button [RESET] (p. 120) L Battery Eject Button [BATTERY EJECT] (p. 11) M Operation Mode Lamps

[CAMERA/VCR/CARD P.B] (p. 24, 36, 76)

N Battery Holder (p. 8, 10) O Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 24) P Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE]

(p. 14, 24, 36, 40, 76)

Q Zoom Lever [W/T] (p. 30) R Tape/Card Photoshot Selector [TAPE/CARD]

(p. 30, 70–75)

S Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (p. 69) T Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] (p. 68) U Speaker (p. 37)

V Card Slot (p. 68) W Card Slot Cover (p. 68) X Cassette Compartment Window (p. 12) Y Grip Belt

You can adjust the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. When you open or close the Cassette Compartment, push down the buckle of the Grip Belt so that it does not prevent the Cassette Compartment from opening and closing completely.

Pass your hand through the Grip Belt and adjust its length. Fold back the end of the Grip Belt to securely fasten the velcro tape closure.

[

]

Z Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 12, 40) [ Upper Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 12) \ Lower Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 12) ] Shoulder Strap Holders

Before you go recording outside, it is recommended that you attach the Shoulder Strap to prevent the Movie Camera from dropping accidentally.

Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie Camera. Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap back, pull it first through the loop and then the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster. Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

^ Tripod Receptacle

To mount the Movie Camera on an optional tripod.

_ Cassette Holder (p. 12)

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

MIC

E (MINI)

EDIT

AV IN/OUT

PHONES

PICTURE

D.STILL

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

(p. 40, 102, 105, 106, 108)

Connect the S-VIDEO Cable to this socket to record clearer pictures or view on the TV screen.

a Edit Socket [EDITD (MINI)] (p. 105, 106) b DV Terminal (i.LINK) [¥] (p. 104)

Connect it to digital video equipment. “i.LINK” is the name of the connector in accordance with the IEEE1394-1995. “¥” is the logo marked on products conforming with the “i.LINK” specifications.

c Microphone Socket [MIC] (p. 111)

To connect an external microphone or audio equipment. (Connecting to this socket deactivates the built-in microphone.)

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

(p. 40, 102, 105, 108) Headphone Socket [PHONES] (p. 41)

When a cable is connected to this socket, the Movie Camera’s built-in speaker is turned off.

e Digital Still Picture Terminal [D.STILL PICTURE]

(p. 108)

Basic Operations

AC Adaptor

AC Mains Lead

Battery-shaped Connector

DC Input Lead

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

The 3 Types of Power Supply

1) AC Adaptor (supplied) to supply power from an AC mains socket

2) Car Adaptor Cord (optional) to supply power from a Cigarette Lighter Socket in a car.

3) Battery (supplied) (p. 10)

1) Supplying Power from an AC Mains Socket

Insert the Batteryshaped Connector of the DC Input Lead into the Battery Holder on the Movie Camera and slide it downward until it locks with a click.

Connect the other end of the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor.

Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor.

Basic Operations

Slide the Viewfinder backward to its fully extended position and then tilt it upward.

Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder.

≥Before disconnecting the AC Mains Lead, set the

[OFF/ON/MODE] Switch on the Movie Camera to [OFF].

≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long time, it

becomes warm. However, this is normal.

≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug cannot be pushed

fully into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown below.

Connect the other end of the AC Mains Lead to an AC mains socket.

2) Supplying Power from the Cigarette Lighter

Socket in a Car

The use of the Car Adaptor Cord (VW-KA7E; optional) together with the AC Adaptor makes it possible to supply power to the Movie Camera in a car for recording and playback. It also allows charging the Movie Camera’s Battery.

Start the engine and then plug the Car Adaptor Cord into the Cigarette Lighter Socket.

AC Adaptor

Car Adaptor Cord

DC Input Lead

≥After use, be sure to disconnect the Car Adaptor

Cord from the Cigarette Lighter Socket.

≥Be sure to start the car engine before you connect

the Car Adaptor Cord, otherwise the fuse may blow.

≥Use the DC Input Lead supplied with the AC Adaptor. ≥Quick-charging is not possible when the Car Adaptor

Cord is connected to the AC Adaptor.

≥Also read the operating instructions of the Car

Adaptor Cord.

8 9

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

BATTERY EJECT

PUSH

[BATTERY EJECT] Button

3) Supplying Power with the Battery

Before use, charge the Battery.

When charging, do not connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor.

AC Adaptor

[100%] Lamp[QUICK] Lamp

Place the Battery on the AC Adaptor and slide it horizontally until it stops.

Remove the Battery by sliding it in the opposite direction of Step

≥Also disconnect the AC

Mains Lead.

Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording

Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and to an AC mains socket.

After the [POWER] Lamp has lighted, the [CHARGE] Lamp flashes. ≥The AC Mains Lead

does not fit entirely into the AC Adaptor socket, however this has no effect on operation.

Battery No. AB CDE

CGP-D210 1 h 30 min. 1 h 45 min. (1 h 30 min.) 55 min. (45 min.) 20 min. 45 min.

VSB0419

(supplied)/

CGR-D220 1 h 10 min. 2 h 5 min. (1 h 50 min.) 1 h 5 min. (55 min.) 15 min. 45 min.

CGP-D320 2 h. 3 h 45 min. (3 h 20 min.) 1 h 55 min. (1 h 40 min.) 15 min. 45 min.

CGR-D815 4 h 30 min. 7 h. (6 h 5 min.) 3 h 30 min. (3 h 5 min.) ss

A Charging Time B Maximum Continuous Recording Time C Intermittent Recording Time (The Intermittent Recording Time indicates the total recording time

possible when you start and stop recording repeatedly.)

D Time Before [QUICK] Lamp Stops Flashing (Quick Charge) E Maximum Continuous Recording Time When [QUICK] Lamp Is Lit

(The times shown in the above chart are approximations. The figures in parentheses show the recording time when using the LCD Monitor.) The times listed above for your information indicate the duration of recording performed at an ambient temperature of 20eC and 60% relative humidity. The charging time may be longer when you charge the Battery at higher or lower temperature.

○○○○○○○○○○○

When the [100%] Lamp on the AC Adaptor is lit, charging is

≥When the [QUICK] Lamp is lit, approximately

45 minutes of continuous recording is possible.

≥The [QUICK] Lamp flashes and then remains lit only

when charging a quick-charge type battery.

≥Charging is not possible when the DC Input Lead is

connected to the AC Adaptor.

≥It may take some moments for the [POWER] Lamp

or [CHARGE] Lamps to flash or light up: this is normal and not a malfunction.

finished.

CHARGEPOWER

QUICK 100%

○○○○○○○○○○○

During use and charging, the Battery becomes warm.

≥

The Movie Camera, too, becomes warm during use.

≥

When you repeatedly stop and restart recording, the recording time per Battery is shorter than listed above.

≥If you do not use the Battery for a long time, please

read “Precautions for Storage”. (p. 110)

○○○○○○○○○○○

Quick Charge

When you attach a quick-charge type battery to the AC Adaptor, the [QUICK] Lamp starts to flash. When the [QUICK] Lamp has stopped flashing and remains lit, approximately 45 minutes of continuous recording is possible. ≥The Battery model CGR-D815 (optional) is not quick-

charge type battery.

≥If you use the Car Adaptor Cord (optional) (p. 8) to

charge the Battery, quick-charging is not possible.

Basic Operations

When the Charge Lamps Flash alternately as Warning

If the ambient temperature is extremely low or high, the Charge Lamps (the [100%] Lamp and the [QUICK] Lamp) on the AC Adaptor flash alternately. They also flash when

Slide the Viewfinder

backward to its fully extended position and then tilt it upward.

Insert the Battery into the Battery Holder on the Movie Camera and slide it downward until it locks with a click.

some malfunction has occurred in the Battery or the AC Adaptor. For details, read “When the Charge Lamps on the AC Adaptor Flash as Warning”.

(p.109)

Removing the Battery from the Movie Camera

While pressing the [BATTERY EJECT] Button, slide the Battery upward to remove it.

≥Be careful not to drop the Battery by accident. ≥Before removing the Battery, set the [OFF/ON/MODE]

Switch to [OFF].

10 11

¥ LP Mode

PUSH

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

Inserting the Cassette

OPEN/EJECT

Slide the [OPEN/EJECT]

1 to the right

Lever and simultaneously open the Lower Cassette Compartment Cover until it clicks.

The Cassette Holder slides out.

Insert the cassette with its window in position

The desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. (p. 16) If you select the LP Mode, the possible recording time is 1.5 times as long as in the SP Mode.

Recording in the LP Mode does not deteriorate the picture quality. However, the playback picture may contain mosaic-like patterns and certain functions may be restricted. ≥As the recording track width in the LP Mode is

smaller than the head width, recording new sound onto an already recorded cassette (audio dubbing) (p. 66) is not possible.

Press on the [PUSH CLOSE] Mark to close the Upper Cassette Compartment Cover.

The Cassette Holder with the cassette slides back inside. Confirm that the Cassette Holder has retracted completely.

Close the Lower Cassette Compartment Cover.

≥In the following cases, mosaic-like patterns may

appear in the playback picture, or the picture may not be played back correctly:

≥

When a cassette recorded in the LP Mode on this Movie Camera is played back on other digital video equipment.

≥

When a cassette recorded in the LP Mode on other digital video equipment is played back on this Movie Camera.

≥

When a cassette recorded in the LP Mode on this Movie Camera is played back on digital video equipment not featuring the LP Mode.

≥

In the Slow Motion or Still Advance Playback Mode. (p. 38)

≥

When using the Camera Search Function. (p. 42)

≥When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in the

right direction and then push it in until it stops.

≥When you insert a cassette onto which you have

recorded before, use the Camera Search Function (p. 42) to search for the position from which you want to continue recording.

≥When you insert a new cassette, rewind the tape to

the beginning before starting to record.

If the Cassette Holder Does Not Slide Back In

≥Press on the [PUSH CLOSE] Mark and close the

Upper Cassette Compartment Cover securely.

≥Turn the Movie Camera off and then on again. ≥Check if the Battery is discharged.

Basic Operations

If the Cassette Holder Does Not Slide Out

≥Close the Lower Cassette Compartment Cover

completely and then open it again.

OPEN/EJECT

Ejecting the Cassette

≥If the AC Adaptor or Battery is used to supply power,

it is possible to insert or eject the cassette without turning on the Movie Camera.

PUSH

When opening or closing the Cassette Compartment, push down the buckle Grip Belt in the direction of the arrow so that it does not obstruct the opening and closing of the Cassette Compartment.

≥Otherwise the Grip Belt may prevent the Cassette

Compartment from opening completely, or it may get caught under the Cassette Compartment Cover and prevent it from closing properly.

3 of the

≥Check if the Battery is discharged.

Preventing Accidental Erasure of Recordings

Opening the cassette’s erasure prevention slider 4 (sliding it in the direction of the [SAVE] arrow) prevents recording. To record again, close the erasure prevention slider (slide it in the direction of the [REC] arrow).

R E C

SAVE

OPEN/EJECT

12 13

Eyepiece Corrector Knob

Attaching the Lens Cap

1 Pass the longer

loop of the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye on the Lens Cap.

3 Attach the shorter

loop to the Grip Belt.

LCD OPEN

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

Using the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust it to your eyesight so that the indications in the Viewfinder are clear and easy to read.

≥Due to limitations in production technology, there may

be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder, however, these are not recorded on the tape.

CAMERA VCR CARD

P.B

MODE

OFF

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON].

CAMERA VCR CARD

P.B

MODE

OFF

Slide the Viewfinder backward to its fully extended position and then tilt it upward.

2 Then pass the

shorter loop of the Lens Cap Cord through the centre of the longer loop and pull tight.

≥Do not leave the Lens exposed to direct sunlight, as it could bundle the light beams and seriously heat-

damage the CCD-Sensor.

≥Before you start recording, remove the Lens Cap.

Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob.

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You can hook the removed Lens Cap onto the Grip Belt.

When not actually recording, always attach the Lens Cap to the Lens to protect it.

≥Do not leave the Viewfinder exposed to direct

sunlight, as its magnifying glass could bundle the light beams and seriously heat-damage the Viewfinder.

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

The Viewfinder can be tilted upward by up to approximately 75o.

75˚

Basic Operations

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Using the LCD Monitor

It is also possible to record while viewing the picture on the opened LCD Monitor.

Relationship between Viewfinder and LCD Monitor

Opening the LCD Monitor turns off the Viewfinder. Closing the LCD Monitor turns the Viewfinder on again. However, turning the LCD Monitor forward also turns on the Viewfinder again. (p. 28)

≥Due to limitations in production technology, there may

be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen, however, these are not recorded on the tape.

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON].

CAMERA VCR CARD

P.B

MODE

OFF

Push the [LCD OPEN] Button and simultaneously turn out the LCD Monitor approximately 90x in the direction of the arrow.

The Viewfinder turns off.

LCD OPEN

Adjust the angle of the LCD Monitor according to the desired recording angle.

The LCD Monitor rotates upward a maximum of 180o and downward a maximum of 90o from its normal vertical position. Trying to forcefully rotate it beyond this range could seriously damage the Movie Camera.

180˚

90˚

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor close until the [LCD OPEN] Button locks with a click.

14 15

SHUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS

AUTO

PUSH

VOL/JOG

MNL

AE LOCK

W.B

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

Using the Menu Screen

This Movie Camera displays the settings of various functions in Menus to make it easy to select the desired functions and settings.

CAMERA VCR CARD

P.B

MODE

OFF

Press the [MENU] Button.

When the [CAMERA] Lamp is lit, Camera Mode Menu is displayed. When the [VCR] Lamp is lit, VCR Mode Menu is displayed. When the [CARD P.B] Lamp is lit, Card Playback Mode Menu is displayed.

1 Camera Mode

Main-Menu

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

DIGITAL EFFECT

CARD SETUP

MULTI-PICTURES

RECORDING SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

DEMO MODE

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired SubMenu.

Turning the [PUSH] Dial changes the highlighted item.

2 VCR Mode

Main-Menu

VCR FUNCTIONS

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

CARD SETUP

RECORDING SETUP

AV IN/OUT SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the selected Sub-Menu.

SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

3 Card Playback Mode

Main-Menu

CARD FUNCTIONS

ERASE PICTURE/TITLE

CARD EDITING

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Notes About the Settings Made on the Menu

The settings you selected on the Menu are maintained when you turn the Movie Camera off. However, if you disconnect the power supply unit (Battery or AC Adaptor) from the Movie Camera before turning it off, the selected settings may not be maintained.

≥While the Menu is displayed, recording or playback is

not possible. During playback, displaying Menu is possible, but not during recording.

≥Settings for the menu item(s) that cannot be used due

to the combination of the selected functions are displayed in dark blue.

≥You can also perform these operations by using the

Remote Controller. (p. 98)

Basic Operations

VOL/JOG

Exiting the Menu

Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the item to be set.

Press the [PUSH] Dial to set the selected item to the desired mode.

Press the [MENU] Button again.

Every press moves the cursor [1] to the next mode.

SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

16 17

SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

Menu Functions

DATE/TIME C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY

TIMECODE

RETURN ---- YES

OFF TIME DATE

C.RESET ---- YES DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF

LCD/EVF SET

---- YES

LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT

DISPLAY SETUP

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

REC SPEED AUDIO REC 12bit 16bit

RETURN ---- YES

SP LP

SCENEINDEX 2HOUR DAY WIND CUT OFF ON ZOOM MIC OFF ON

RECORDING SETUP

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

R S T

REMOTE REC LAMP OFF ON

RETURN

VCR1 VCR2 OFF

BEEP SOUND OFF ON SHTR EFFECT OFF ON

SELFSHOOT

NORMAL MIRROR

CLOCK SET

RED EYE REDUCTION OFF ON

---- YES

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

---- YES

DEMO MODE

RETURN

OFF ON

DEMO MODE

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

The illustrations of the Menus are intended for explaining the functions; the actual Menus look somewhat different.

Camera Mode Menu

1 2

PROG.AE

PROGRESSIVE

STABILIZER D.ZOOM

REC MODE CINEMA

ASPECT

RETURN

7 8

CAMERA SETUP

OFF 5 7

N Ω º

OFF ON AUTO OFF ON OFF 24 120 NORMAL FRAME OFF ON 4:3 16:9

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

---- YES

9 : ; <

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

ZEBRA MIC LEVEL ADJ. ---- YES PICTURE ADJ. COLOUR BAR OFF ON

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

OFF ON

---- YES

PICTURE SIZE PICTURE QUALITY

FINE NORMAL ECONOMY LOW LIGHT SHOT

CREATE TITLE

RETURN ---- YES

CARD SETUP

1568 1152 640 480

OFF AUTO

---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]

1. CAMERA SETUP

2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

3. DIGITAL EFFECT

4. CARD SETUP

5. MULTI-PICTURES

6. RECORDING SETUP

7. DISPLAY SETUP

8. OTHER FUNCTIONS

9. DEMO MODE

[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu

1 Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (p. 48) 2 Progressive Photoshot Mode

[PROGRESSIVE] (p. 32)

3 Optical Image Stabilizer [STABILIZER]

4 Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (p. 31) 5 Recording Mode [REC MODE] (p. 33) 6 Cinema-like Format Recording [CINEMA]

7 Wide Mode [ASPECT] (p. 34)

(p. 34)

8 Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the Menu changes back to the Main-Menu.

SCAN MODE

SPEED FAST NORMAL SLOW SWING OFF ON

P-IN-P 1 2 3 4

RETURN

[ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

9 Zebra Pattern [ZEBRA] (p. 64) : Microphones Sensitivity Level [MIC LEVEL

ADJ.] (p. 64)

; Picture Adjustment [PICTURE ADJ.] (p. 64) < Colour Bar [COLOUR BAR] (p. 64)

[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu

= Digital Effects [EFFECT] (p. 50–59)

[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu

> Picture Size [PICTURE SIZE] (p. 71) ? Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (p. 70) @ Card Low Brightness [LOW LIGHT SHOT]

(p. 71)

If you set [LOW LIGHT SHOT] to [AUTO], dark scenes can be recorded to appear lighter when using the Card Photoshot Function.

A Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (p. 80)

[MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu

B Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE] (p. 52, 54) C Strobe Multi-Picture Speed [SPEED] (p. 52) D Swing Mode [SWING] (p. 53) E Position of Small Picture inside Normal

Picture [P-IN-P] (p. 56)

EFFECT OFF MULTI P-IN-P

RETURN

MULTI-PICTURES

STROBE MANUAL

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

---- YES

DIGITAL EFFECT

WIPE MIX STROBE GAINUP B/W

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

---- YES

[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu

F Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (p. 13) G Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC]

(p. 66, 114)

H Scene Index Mode [SCENEINDEX] (p. 45) I Wind Noise Reduction [WIND CUT]

If you set [WIND CUT] to [ON], the noise of the wind hitting the microphone is reduced. However, this also causes a slight deterioration of the sound reproduction in the bass range.

J Zoom Microphone [ZOOM MIC] (p. 31)

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME]

(p. 37)

L Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (p. 117) M Counter Reset [C.RESET] (p. 114)

To reset the counter to zero. However, the Time Code cannot be reset.

N Display Mode [DISPLAY] (p. 117) O LCD Lighting Mode [LCD MODE] (p. 23) P LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

[LCD/EVF SET] (p. 23)

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

Q Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (p. 101) R Recording Lamp [REC LAMP] (p. 25) S Beep Sound [BEEP SOUND]

If you set [BEEP SOUND] to [ON], a confirmation/alarm beep sound is emitted in the following cases: 1 Beep

≥When you start recording ≥When you switch the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch

from [OFF] to [ON]

2 Beeps ≥When you pause recording 10 Beeps ≥When you operate the Movie Camera in an

inappropriate way before or during recording

T Shutter Effect [SHTR EFFECT] (p. 31) U Date and Time Setting [CLOCK SET] (p. 22) V Self-Recording [SELFSHOOT] (p. 29) W Red Eye Reduction [RED EYE REDUCTION]

(p. 111)

This reduces the “red eye” phenomenon which results when the flashes emitted by the Video Flash during recording make the pupils of people recorded by the camera appear red.

[DEMO MODE] Sub-Menu

X Demonstration Mode [DEMO MODE]

If you connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera, set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] without any cassette inserted, and leave it on for approximately 10 minutes without performing any operation, the Movie Camera automatically switches over to the Demonstration Mode to show its functions. Pressing a button or performing some other operation suspends the Demonstration Mode. Leaving the Movie Camera again on for more than 10 minutes without operating it, causes the demonstration to start again. Also, when you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] and then exit the Menu, the demonstration starts. To cancel the Demonstration Mode, insert a cassette or set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].

Basic Operations

1918

Menu Functions

(Continued)

VCR Mode Menu

1 2 3 4 5 6

= > ?

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

BLANK SEARCH ---- YES RECORD TO CARD ---- YES AUTO PRINT ---- YES SEARCH PHOTO SCENE

12bit AUDIO ST1 ST2 MIX AUDIO OUT

RETURN

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

STEREO L R

---- YES

AV IN/OUT SETUP

AV JACK

IN/OUT OUT/PHONES A.DUB INPUT DV OUT

RETURN

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

MIC AV IN

OFF ON

---- YES

PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY CREATE TITLE

RETURN

DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY TIMECODE C.RESET ---- YES DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF REC DATA OFF ON

LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT LCD/EVF SET ---- YES

RETURN

VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]

1. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

2. CARD SETUP

3. RECORDING SETUP

4. AV IN/OUT SETUP

5. DISPLAY SETUP

6. OTHER FUNCTIONS

[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

1 Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (p. 42) 2

Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (p. 72)

3 Automatic Printing [AUTO PRINT] (p. 106) 4 Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (p. 44) 5 Audio Output Mode [12bit AUDIO] (p. 67) 6 Audio Selector [AUDIO OUT] (p. 41)

This selects the audio channel.

7 Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the Menu changes back to the Main-Menu.

[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu 2

8 Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (p. 71) 9 Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (p. 80)

[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu

: Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED]

(p. 103, 104)

To select the recording speed when inputting digital signals and dubbing them.

; Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC]

(p. 66, 104, 114)

< Audio Level [AUDIO LEVEL] (p. 67)

To adjust the audio volume level during audio dubbing.

CARD SETUP

---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

DISPLAY SETUP

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

---- YES

[AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu 4

= AV Socket [AV JACK] (p. 41, 66)

This sets the method for inputting signals to and outputting them from the Audio-Video Input/Output Socket.

> Audio Dubbing Input [A.DUB INPUT] (p. 66)

This sets the audio input method for audio dubbing.

? AD Conversion Output [DV OUT] (p. 103)

This converts the analog signals into digital signals and outputs them from the DV Terminal.

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

@ Camera Data [REC DATA]

If you set [REC DATA] to [ON], the settings (shutter speed, iris and white balance settings, etc.) used during the recordings are displayed during playback. [---] appears on the display when there is no data. The setting information may not displayed properly if the camera data of this equipment is played back on other equipment. The camera data will not be recorded in the following cases:

≥

When the data is recorded from a Card to a tape.

≥

When the colour bar display appears.

≥

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

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 6

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

: ; <

RECORDING SETUP

REC SPEED SP LP AUDIO REC 12bit 16bit AUDIO LEVEL

RETURN

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF CLOCK SET ---- YES

RETURN

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

---- YES

Card Playback Mode Menu

ERASE PICTURE/TITLE

1 2 3

ERASE PICTURE

RETURN ---- YES

BY SELECTION ERASE ALL PICTURES ERASE TITLE

BY SELECTION

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

DISPLAY SETUP

DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY TIMECODE C.RESET ---- YES DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT LCD/EVF SET ---- YES

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS]

1. ERASE PICTURE/TITLE

2. CARD EDITING

3. DISPLAY SETUP

4. OTHER FUNCTIONS

[ERASE PICTURE/TITLE] Sub-Menu

1 Selecting and Erasing a Picture

[ERASE PICTURE BY SELECTION] (p. 82)

2 Erasing All Pictures

[ERASE ALL PICTURES] (p. 82)

3 Selecting and Erasing a Title

[ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION] (p. 83)

4 Returning to the Main Menu [RETURN]

If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the Menu changes back to the Main-Menu.

[CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu

5 Recording to Cassette [RECORD TO TAPE]

(p. 74)

6 Automatic Printing [AUTO PRINT] (p. 106) 7 Searching a Picture [PICTURE SEARCH]

(p. 77)

8 Setting the Lock [FILE LOCK] (p. 84) 9 Setting DPOF [DPOF SETTING] (p. 86) : Formatting a Card [CARD FORMAT] (p. 84)

5 6 7 8 9 :

CARD EDITING

RECORD TO TAPE ---- YES AUTO PRINT ---- YES PICTURE SEARCH ---- YES FILE LOCK ---- YES DPOF SETTING ---- YES CARD FORMAT ---- YES

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF CLOCK SET ---- YES

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu 3

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

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

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

Basic Operations

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Setting the Date and Time

If you set [CLOCK SET] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [YES], the Menu shown below appears.

Adjusting the Brightness and Colour Level of the LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder

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

SHUTTER/IRIS

AUTO

PUSH

VOL/JOG

For example: To set the clock to 15th October

2000, 14:30.

MNL

AE LOCK

W.B

1 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to set to [2000].

The years change in the following order: 2000 )2001 )... )2089 )2000 )...

2 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [MONTH],

then turn it to set to [10].

3 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [DAY], then

turn it to set to [15].

4 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [HOUR],

then turn it to set to [14].

5 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [MIN.], then

turn it to set to [30].

6 Press the [MENU] Button to finish the date

and time setting.

The operation of the clock starts from [00] seconds. Pressing the button one more time makes the Menu disappear.

≥As the time of the Movie Camera’s built-in clock

is subject to a slight imprecision, be sure to check the time before recording. If the flashing [0] Indication appears, charge the built-in lithium battery and set the date and time again.

≥The clock employs the 24-hour system.

CLOCK SET

YEAR 2000

MONTH 10 DAY 15 HOUR 14 MIN. 30

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

∫ Charging the Built-in Lithium Battery

The built-in lithium battery maintains the operation of the clock. When the [0] Indication appears, the built-in lithium battery is discharged. Charge the discharged battery in the following way and after charging is finished, set the date and time.

" Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie

Camera and to an AC mains socket. (p. 8)

# Leave the Movie Camera turned off. $ Leave the Movie Camera in this condition

for approximately 4 hours.

After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months.

Information for your safety

WARNING

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

SHUTTER/IRIS

AUTO

PUSH

VOL/JOG

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. The Bar Indication is divided into 8 steps. The more vertical bars are shown, the brighter is the screen.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]

To adjust the colour saturation of the LCD screen. The Bar Indication is divided into 8 steps. The more vertical bars are shown, the stronger are the colours.

Viewfinder Brightness [EVF BRIGHTNESS]

To adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder. The Bar Indication is divided into 8 steps. The more vertical bars are shown, the brighter is the screen.

MNL

AE LOCK

W.B

LCD/EVF SET

LCD BRIGHTNESS

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

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

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

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

1 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select the item

that you want to adjust.

2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial. Turning it increases

or decreases the number of vertical bars of the Bar Indication.

Increasing the Brightness of the Whole LCD Monitor Screen

Set [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] SubMenu to [BRIGHT].

≥These adjustments have no influence on the

actually recorded picture.

Basic Operations

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PAUSE

CAMERA VCR CARD

P.B

MODE

OFF

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

Recording (Filming)

After setting the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] to turn the Movie Camera on and setting the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO], you can start recording simply by pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button. In this case, the Movie Camera adjusts the focus and white balance fully automatically.

Mode Selector Switch

SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON].

The [CAMERA] Lamp lights.

CAMERA VCR CARD

P.B

AUTO

MNL

AE LOCK

W.B

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

Recording starts. The [RECORD] Indication appears briefly and then changes to [REC].

To pause recording: Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again.

The [PAUSE] Indication appears.

To finish recording: Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF].

MODE

OFF

Basic Operations

≥If you leave the Movie Camera in the Recording

Pause Mode for more than 6 minutes, it automatically switches off to protect the tape and to conserve battery power. To resume recording from this condition, set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] and then to [ON] again.

≥Recording onto the cassette is not possible if the

[TAPE/CARD] Selector is at [CARD].

≥Be sure to remove the Lens Cap before setting the

[OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON]. If the Lens Cap is attached to the Lens when you set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON], the automatic white balance adjustment (p. 113) may not be precise.

Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp

The Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp lights during recording to let the people in front of the Movie Camera know that recording is being performed. If you set [REC LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [OFF], the Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp does not light. ≥Even if [REC LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Sub-Menu is set to [OFF], the Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp flashes briefly to confirm when the Movie Camera has received a command from the Remote Controller.

Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp

Before Recording

Check the following settings before recording especially important scenes:

≥Recording Speed (p. 13, 19, 66)

When you intend to perform editing or audio dubbing afterward: Set to [SP].

≥Audio Recording Mode (p. 19, 66)

When you want to perform audio dubbing afterward: Set to [12bit].

≥Cinema Mode (p. 18, 34)

≥Depending on the light source and recording

situation, correct automatic focusing and white balance adjustment may not be possible. In such cases, adjust them manually. Focus: p. 28 White Balance: p. 60

MODE

OFF

PAUSE

RECORD

REC

PAUSE

24 25

BLC

STILL

;

FADE

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

Checking If the Picture Is Recorded

To play back the final few seconds of the last recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode.

(Recording Check)

∫ Video Head Clogging and Remedy

When the video heads (which contact the tape) are dirty, the playback picture contains mosaic-like patterns or the whole screen becomes black. If they become even more dirty, the recording performance deteriorates and in the worst case, recording may not be possible at all.

Causes of Dirty Video Heads

≥A lot of dust in the air ≥High-temperature and high-humidity environment ≥Damaged tape ≥Long-time use

Press the Recording Check Button [S] briefly in the Recording Pause Mode.

The [CHK] Indication appears. After checking, the Movie Camera returns to the Recording Pause Mode.

Using the Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner (VFK1451)

Insert the Head Cleaner into the Movie Camera in the same way as a video cassette.

Press the Play Button [1], and after approximately 20 seconds press the Stop Button [∫]. (Do not rewind the tape.)

Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a video cassette, perform recording and then play it back to check the picture.

If the picture is still not clear, repeat above operation steps 1–3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner more than 3 times in succession.)

≥This Video Head Cleaner (VFK1451) is available

from Panasonic service centres.

Notes:

≥Do not rewind the tape in the Head Cleaner after

every use. Rewind it only after the tape has reached its end, and then use it again in the same way from the beginning.

≥If the video heads again become clogged with dirt

soon after cleaning, this might be caused by a damaged tape. In this case, stop using that cassette immediately.

≥Be careful not to clean the video heads too much.

(Too much cleaning could cause excessive wear to the video heads. If the video heads get worn, the picture is not played back clearly even after cleaning.)

≥If using the Head Cleaner does not clear the video

head clogging, the Movie Camera requires cleaning or repairing by a service centre. Please consult with your dealer.

≥Video head cleaning due to clogging is not a

malfunction of the product and is not covered by your warranty.

≥For Recording Check, the Movie Camera must be in

the same mode (SP or LP) as used for recording, otherwise the playback picture is distorted.

Basic Operations

Recording Backlit Scenes

(Backlight Compensation)

To prevent the backlit subject from being recorded very dark. (Backlight means that the light falls on the subject from behind, i.e. the subject is between the light source and the Movie Camera.)

CHK

Press the Backlight Button [BLC].

After the [ª] Indication flashes, it will be displayed.

BLC

Returning to Normal Recording

Press the Backlight Button [BLC].

BLC

≥When the Backlight Button [BLC] is pressed, the

screen will get bright all over.

≥When the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch is operated, the

Backlight Compensation will be cancelled.

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FOCUS

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

Recording Yourself

(Recording with the LCD Monitor Facing Forward)

This makes it possible to record yourself while viewing the picture on the LCD Monitor or to show the persons in front of the Movie Camera the picture being recorded.

SHUTTER/IRIS

AUTO

PUSH

VOL/JOG

MNL

AE LOCK

W.B

Open the LCD Monitor and turn it so that it faces forward (Lens side).

Mirror Mode for the Picture on the LCD Monitor

You are used to looking at yourself in the mirror. Therefore, when recording yourself with the LCD Monitor facing forward, the picture (as it is being recorded) might look unusual and distracting. If you prefer to see yourself on the LCD Monitor in the same way as you see yourself in a mirror, i.e. with the sides reversed, set [SELFSHOOT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. However, the picture will still be recorded in the normal, non-reversed way. This Mirror Mode for the picture on the LCD Monitor works only during recording and in the Recording Pause Mode with the LCD Monitor facing forward.

Opening the LCD Monitor automatically turns off the Viewfinder. However, when you turn the LCD Monitor forward, the picture also appears in the Viewfinder. This lets you aim the Movie Camera and view the picture in the Viewfinder, while the persons in front of the Movie Camera can check the picture on the LCD Monitor during recording.

≥In the Mirror Mode, only the following

indications are displayed.

¥: Recording ¥;: Recording Pause

x: Remaining Battery Power ø: Card Photoshot

When the General Warning/Alarm Indication [°] appears, turn the LCD Monitor backward so that you can confirm the actual Warning/Alarm Indication. (p. 118)

Basic Operations

Focusing on the Subject Manually

This makes it possible to adjust the focus manually for subjects and recording situations for which automatic focusing is not precise.

MF: Manual Focus Mode MNL: Manual

(Manual Focus)

Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL].

The [MNL] Indication appears.

AUTO

MNL

AE LOCK

MNL

Press the [FOCUS] Button to make the [MF]

Indication (Manual Focus Mode)

2 appear.

FOCUS

MNL

Turn the Focus Ring to adjust the focus.

Returning to the Automatic Focusing Mode

Press the [FOCUS] Button to make the [MF] Indication disappear Or, set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].

FOCUS

MNL

AUTO

MNL

AE LOCK

≥If the flash is fired in a dark environment when the

Video Flash has been installed, the subject may go out of focus.

Hint for Manual Focus Adjustment

≥If you adjust the focus in the wide-angle setting, the

subject may go out of focus when you enlarge it. Therefore, enlarge the subject the focus, so that the picture remains focused when you zoom out

4 before you adjust

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Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the Recording Angle

(Zooming In/Out)

Recording close-ups of your subjects and recording wide-angle shots add special effects to your videos.

1tW

6tW

12tW

Recording Extra Close-up Shots of Small Subjects (Macro Close-up Function)

When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie Camera can focus on subjects

BLC

STILL

;

FADE

down to a distance of approximately 45 mm between lens and subject. This allows recording very small subjects such as insects.

To record a wider view (Zooming-out): Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [W]. To enlarge your subject (Zooming-in): Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [T].

The Zoom Magnification Indication appears for a few seconds.

Using the Zoom Microphone Function

When using Zoom-in to record from a distance, a zoom effect which makes the sound in front of the Movie Camera more audible can be achieved. ≥Set the [ZOOM MIC] on the [RECORDING

SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON]. ([Z.MIC] Indication appears.)

≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not be

effective if the surrounding noise is too much.

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

DIGITAL EFFECT

CARD SETUP

MULTI-PICTURES

RECORDING SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

DEMO MODE

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

RECORDING SETUP

REC SPEED AUDIO REC 12bit SCENEINDEX 2HOUR DAY WIND CUT OFF ON

ZOOM MIC OFF ON

RETURN ---- YES

SP LP

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

16bit

Enlarging Your Subjects Even More (Digital Zooming)

If you set [D.ZOOM] on the [CAMERA SETUP] SubMenu to [24k] or [120k], it is possible to further enlarge the subject. The [D.ZOOM] Indication appears.

≥24t: Digital zooming up to 24k. ≥120t: Digital zooming up to 120k. ≥Up to 12k, the zooming is done optically. ≥The higher the Digital Zoom Magnification is, the

lower is the picture quality.

≥When you have zoomed to 12k or higher (digital

zoom range), manually adjusting the white balance or selecting any of the preset white balance modes is not possible.

≥If you set [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA

SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON], it is not possible to use the digital zoom.

≥When the [TAPE/CARD] Selector is set to [CARD],

the Digital Zoom Function cannot be used.

Digital Still Picture

A picture can be viewed as a still picture by pressing the [STILL] Button. The Digital Still Picture Mode is released by pressing the button again. ≥It is recommended that the [PHOTO SHOT]

Button be pressed after the Digital Still Picture Mode has been established by pressing the [STILL] Button where the shot is to be taken.

≥The digital still picture is cleared when the

[TAPE/CARD] Selector is switched.

≥If the Digital Still Picture Mode is used when the

Video Flash is installed, the flash will fire.

≥The still pictures recorded in the Continuous

Photoshot Mode or in the Digital Still Picture Mode are not marked with photoshot index signals.

≥As a general rule, the further you push the [W/T]

Zoom Lever toward [W] or [T], the faster the zooming speed.

≥In the Recording Pause Mode, if you push the [W/T]

Zoom Lever toward [W] or [T] until you feel a click, you can zoom between 1k and 12k in an extremely fast approximately 0.5 seconds. (Jet Zoom)

≥During recording, zooming between 1k and 12k is

possible in as short a time as approximately

1.2 seconds. However, even if you push the [W/T] Zoom Lever until you feel a click, it is not possible to zoom faster than in 1.2 seconds. Therefore, it is not recommended that you push the [W/T] Zoom Lever all the way until you feel a click, as a click sound could be recorded in this case.

≥During very fast zooming, the picture may temporarily

go out of focus.

≥When you have zoomed to the tele setting, precise

focusing is only possible on subjects no closer than

1.2 metres.

Basic Operations

Recording Still Pictures on the Cassette

With this function, you can record still pictures with sound for approximately 7 seconds each.

(Photoshot)

PHOTO

Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE].

Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode.

The Movie Camera records a still picture for approximately 7 seconds and then switches over to the Recording Pause Mode.

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 automatically records still pictures successively at intervals of approximately 0.7 seconds until you release the button. ≥One more still picture may be recorded after you

release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

≥Continuous Photoshot Function is not possible if the

Video Flash is used.

≥It is recommended that you press the [STILL] Button

first and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

≥If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [OTHER

FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON], the screen blinks briefly and a simulated shutter click sound can be recorded when you press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. This audiovisual effect is also recorded.

≥With the still pictures that you have recorded in the

Photoshot Mode, you can do the following:

≥

Index Search (p. 44)

≥

Automatic printing (p. 107)

≥

Automatic transmission of pictures to Card (p. 72)

≥The visual shutter effect and click sound may occur

PHOTO

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with slight delay after recording of the still picture has started.

≥The picture quality deteriorates slightly.

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SHUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

Recording Still Pictures on the Cassette

(Continued)

The Progressive Photoshot Function lets you record still pictures with higher resolution than the normal Photoshot Function. This is ideal for example for pictures that you want to print with a Digital Video Printer or import into a computer.

PHOTO SHOT

(Progressive Photoshot)

∫ Progressive Photoshot Function

≥Usually, still pictures recorded with 3-CCD Movie Cameras are field still pictures, whose vertical resolution

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

DIGITAL EFFECT

CARD SETUP

MULTI-PICTURES

RECORDING SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

DEMO MODE

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

is approximately half of that of frame still pictures, and picture details are not very precise. (1 frame consists of 2 fields.)

≥When recording moving objects, there is a slight difference between two fields. If these field still pictures

are recorded as a frame still picture, it will have broken up image contours.

≥To record still pictures with smooth contours in excellent picture quality, this Movie Camera is equipped

with the Progressive Photoshot Mode featuring: an iris that closes like a shutter 2 field memories Actual operation:

≥

SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

AUTO

MNL

AE LOCK

W.B

PROG.AE

PROGRESSIVE

STABILIZER D.ZOOM REC MODE CINEMA ASPECT

RETURN

CAMERA SETUP

OFF

OFF ON AUTO

OFF OFF

NORMAL OFF 4:3

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

---- YES

Pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button

≥

Closing the iris instantaneously to prevent the next image from entering through the lens

≥

Storing the same picture data in 2 field memories

≥As a result, the recorded frame is made up of two fields taken at exactly the same time, and the resolution

is approximately 50% higher to ensure a picture with smooth contours.

≥When you press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Progressive Photoshot Mode, a click sound can be

heard. This is caused by the closing of the iris and is not an indication of malfunction.

≥When you record a still picture in the Progressive Photoshot Mode while [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA

SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to Sports Mode [5] (p. 48) or Portrait Mode [7] (p. 48), the picture brightness may vary from picture to picture.

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

Notes about the Settings for [PROGRESSIVE]

When the [æ] Indication is displayed, you can use the Progressive Photoshot Function.

When [PROGRESSIVE] Is Set to [ON]: You can always use the Progressive Photoshot Function.

In this case, however, the following functions are deactivated:

≥Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT] (p. 50–59) ≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (p. 31) ≥Shutter Speeds of 1/750 s or faster (p. 62) ≥Continuous Photoshot Function (p. 31) ≥Wide Mode (p. 34) ≥Frame Mode

When [PROGRESSIVE] Is Set to [AUTO]:

In the following cases, using the Progressive Photoshot Function is not possible: ≥When the zoom magnification is approximately 12k

or higher

≥When the shutter speed is 1/750 s or faster ≥When [EFFECT] is set to a digital effect setting other

than [MULTI], [P-IN-P] or [B/W].

≥When a picture is displayed in the Multi-Picture Mode

or in the Picture-in-Picture Mode

≥Continuous Photoshot Function (p. 31) ≥Wide Mode (p. 34) ≥Frame Mode

PHOTO

Press the [MENU] Button.

The [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu appears.

Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu.

The [æ] Indication appears.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and then press the [PUSH] Dial.

The [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu appears.

SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode.

The Movie Camera records a still picture for approximately 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.

PHOTO SHOT

Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [PROGRESSIVE].

Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [ON] or [AUTO].

SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

Frame Moving Pictures (Frame Mode)

Frame moving-picture recording makes it possible to obtain natural still pictures with a high picture quality, even when the scenes involve a lot of movement recording frame still pictures continuously at a rate of 25 frames a second. (It is also possible to record sound.)

Set the [REC MODE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] SubMenu to [FRAME]. And after pressing the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu, press the Recording Start/Stop Button. ≥If you set [REC MODE] to [FRAME], it is not

possible to use a digital effect. (p. 50) Set [REC MODE] to [NORMAL] for regular recording.

≥

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

DIGITAL EFFECT

CARD SETUP

MULTI-PICTURES

RECORDING SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

DEMO MODE

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

CAMERA SETUP

PROG.AE

PROGRESSIVE STABILIZER D.ZOOM

REC MODE

CINEMA ASPECT

RETURN

OFF

OFF OFF OFF NORMAL FRAME OFF 4:3

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

---- YES

Basic Operations

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CAMERA FUNCTIONS

SHUTTER/IRIS

VOL/JOG

PUSH

CAMERA SETUP

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

DIGITAL EFFECT

CARD SETUP

MULTI-PICTURES

RECORDING SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

DEMO MODE

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

DIGITAL EFFECT

CARD SETUP

MULTI-PICTURES

RECORDING SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

DEMO MODE

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Recording in the Wide-Screen Format

Recording with Minimised Camera Shake

In recording situations where shaking of the Movie Camera is likely to happen, you can use the Optical Image Stabilizer Function to stabilize the image. Using this function does not deteriorate the picture quality.

SHUTTER/IRIS

AUTO

PUSH

VOL/JOG

MNL

AE LOCK

W.B

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

(Cinema Mode/Wide Mode)

CINEMA

16:9

(Optical Image Stabilizer)

PROG.AE OFF

PROGRESSIVE OFF STABILIZER D.ZOOM REC MODE NORMAL

CINEMA

ASPECT 4:3

RETURN

CAMERA SETUP

OFF OFF

OFF ON

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

[

---- YES

Select the [CAMERA SETUP] on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, and press the [PUSH] Dial. (p. 16)

The [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu appears.

Select the [CAMERA SETUP] on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, and press the [PUSH] Dial. (p. 16)

The [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu appears.

PROG.AE OFF

PROGRESSIVE STABILIZER D.ZOOM REC MODE NORMAL CINEMA

ASPECT 4:3 16:9

RETURN

CAMERA SETUP

OFF OFF OFF

OFF

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

---- YES

Cinema Mode: Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [CINEMA], and then press the [PUSH] Dial to select [ON].

Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the

SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

screen

Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [STABILIZER].

SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

PROG.AE OFF

PROGRESSIVE OFF

STABILIZER

D.ZOOM REC MODE NORMAL CINEMA ASPECT 4:3

RETURN

CAMERA SETUP

OFF ON OFF

OFF

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

---- YES

Wide Mode: Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [ASPECT], and then press the [PUSH] Dial to select [16:9].

The height of the pictures now shown is extended.

SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [ON].

Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu.

The [[] Indication appears.

Notes for Using the Cinema Mode/Wide Mode

≥Using the Cinema Mode or Wide Mode does not

widen the recording angle.

≥If you play back the picture recorded in the Cinema

Mode or Wide Mode on a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, the size of the playback picture is automatically adjusted to match the format of the TV screen. For details, read the TV’s operating instructions. The Wide Mode cannot be used when the Mega-Pixel

≥

Function has been set or during a Multi-Picture display.

≥The Cinema Mode and Wide Mode cannot be set at

the same time.

≥The date/time display may be missing when pictures

are shown on the TV screen.

≥It is not possible to record pictures onto a Card in the

Cinema Mode and Wide Mode.

≥Do not record pictures in the Wide Mode if they are to

be imported into the personal computer after recording. The imported pictures will appear stretched vertically. (p. 93)

Cancelling the Cinema Mode

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

Cancelling the Wide Mode

Set [ASPECT] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [4:3].

Notes for Using the Optical Image Stabilizer

n case of very strong shaking of the Movie Camera, this

≥I

function may not be able to fully stabilize the picture.

≥Within the digital zoom range (p. 31), or when

recording with a conversion lens attached, the Optical Image Stabilizer Function may not work effectively.

≥When you use a tripod, it is recommended that you

turn the Optical Image Stabilizer Function off.

Cancelling the Optical Image Stabilizer Function

Set [STABILIZER] on the [CAMERA SETUP] SubMenu to [OFF].

Basic Operations

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SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

Making the Date/Time Indication Appear

This Movie Camera automatically records the date and time, however not directly in the picture but as part of the sub code. (p. 114) To make the Date/Time Indication appear, set [DATE/TIME] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] SubMenu to the desired setting. It is also possible to make the Date/Time Indication appear and change it by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/TIME] Button on the Remote Controller. (p. 98)

AUTO

MNL

AE LOCK

W.B

CAMERA VCR CARD

P.B

MODE

OFF

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STILL

;

FADE

Search Lock Function

For longer Cue or Review Playback, press the Cue Button [5] or the Review Button [6] only briefly. As this locks the search function, you do not need to keep the button pressed for a long time. ≥To resume normal playback, press the Play

Button [1].

≥In Cue and Review Playback, pictures with

fast-moving subjects may contain mosaic-like patterns.

Hyper Check Function

≥If you press the Fast-forward Button [5]

during fast-forwarding of the tape or the Rewind Button [6] during rewinding of the tape, Cue Playback or Review Playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed.

≥At the beginning and end of Cue Playback or

Review Playback, some momentary picture distortion may occur.

¥ Adjusting the Sound Volume

Keep the [PUSH] Dial 1 pressed until the [VOLUME] Indication 2 appears. Then, turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume. After adjusting, press the [PUSH] Dial to make the [VOLUME] Indication disappear. To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller, press the [T] or [W] Button to make the [VOLUME] Indication appear. You can then increase the volume by pressing the [T] Button or decrease it by pressing the [W] Button. A few seconds after finishing the adjustment, the [VOLUME] Indication disappears. ≥The output volume from the built-in speaker

and [PHONES] socket is adjusted.

≥If a cassette recorded

with copyright protection signal is played back, the screen becomes black.

Title Procedure Remarks, etc.

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Basic Operations

Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the Movie Camera

(Playback)

You can play back recorded scenes right after recording.

Searching for a Scene That You Want to Play Back

Slide the [OFF/ON/ MODE] Switch from the [ON] position to put the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode.

The [VCR] Lamp lights.

CAMERA VCR CARD

P.B

MODE

OFF

Cue Playback

Keep the Cue Button [5] pressed during playback.

Press the Rewind Button [6] to rewind the tape.

≥Rewind the tape to the

point where the recording started.

≥If the tape reaches the

beginning during rewinding, it automatically stops.

Review Playback

Keep the Review Button [6] pressed during playback.

Press the Play Button [1] to start playback.

To stop playback: Press the Stop Button [∫].

BLC

FADE

Variable Speed Search Function

It is possible to change the speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback.

1 Press the Play

Button [1] during playback.

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1k%

2 Turn the [PUSH]

Dial to select the desired search speed.

SHUTTER/IRIS

PUSH

VOL/JOG

Repeat Playback

If you keep the Play Button [1] pressed for more than 5 seconds, the Movie Camera switches over to the Repeat Playback Mode and the [R !] Indication appears. (To cancel the Repeat Playback Mode, set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF].)

Returning to Normal Playback

Press the Play Button [1]. Playback continues at normal speed.

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≥The Variable Speed

Search Function offers the following 6 different playback speeds both in forward and reverse directions: 1/5k (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3k (slow playback in LP Mode only), 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k, 20k

≥During Variable Speed

Search Function, mosaic-like patterns appear in the picture.

≥When using the

Variable Speed Search Function, the sound is muted.

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