Panasonic NV-MX500B User Manual

Digital Video Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No. NV-MX500B

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

(For UK Customers Only)

VQT0A69

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

Information for Your Safety

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

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

Movie Camera

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the Movie

Camera.

AC Adaptor

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

Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

ª IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

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

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

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

ª Before Use

Remove the Connector Cover as follows.

ª How to replace the

Connector Cover

Fuse

1) Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver.

2) Replace the fuse and attach the Fuse Cover.

Fuse Cover

Fuse

Operating Instructions

≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of

Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

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

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

≥All other company and product names in the operating

instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations.

Files recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card

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

Pages for reference

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

Use only the recommended accessories.

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ª 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.

ª Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

The Movie Camera is considered as household appliance. The use of the Movie Camera with Car Battery Charger, Car Adaptor Cord or AC Adaptor in a car is only allowed, while stopping the car.

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Contents

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

Before Use

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

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

Controls and Components.................................................. 4

The Remote Controller....................................................... 6

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

Charging Time and Available Recording Time ................... 8

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

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

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

Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes ......... 9

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ..................................... 9

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

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

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

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

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

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

Camera Mode

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

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

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

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

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

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

Backlight Compensation Function.................................... 17

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

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

Cinema Function and Wide Function ............................... 17

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

Recording in Natural Colours ........................................... 18

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

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

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

Manual Focus Adjustment................................................ 20

Recording with Fixed Brightness...................................... 20

Advanced Functions......................................................... 20

Using the Auto Pop-up Flash ........................................... 21

Digital Effect Functions..................................................... 21

CARD Mode

Using a Card ..................................................................... 30

Recording on a Card......................................................... 30

Playing Back a Card ......................................................... 32

Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape........................... 33

Slide Show ........................................................................ 34

Editing a Slide Show ......................................................... 34

Creating a Title.................................................................. 35

Adding a Title.................................................................... 35

Protecting the Files on a Card .......................................... 35

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card............................. 36

Formatting a Card............................................................. 36

Writing Printing Data on a Card ........................................ 36

With a PC

Personal Computer Connection Kit................................... 38

USB Connection Kit .......................................................... 38

Using as a Web Camera................................................... 38

Using a Card in a Personal Computer .............................. 38

Others

Indications......................................................................... 40

Owner ID........................................................................... 41

Warning/Alarm Indications................................................ 41

Notes and Hints ................................................................ 41

Cautions for Use ............................................................... 47

Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions) ....... 49

Explanation of Terms ........................................................ 51

Specifications

Specifications.................................................................... 52

Index ................................................................................. 54

VCR Mode

Playing Back..................................................................... 24

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back.......................... 24

Slow Motion Playback ...................................................... 24

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............................... 25

Finding the End of Recording........................................... 25

Index Search Functions.................................................... 25

Playback Zoom Function.................................................. 26

Playback Digital Effect Functions..................................... 26

Playing Back on Your TV ................................................. 27

Audio Dubbing.................................................................. 27

Audio Level Adjustment.................................................... 28

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette ..................... 28

Recording the Contents of Other Equipment ................... 29

Using the DV Cable for Recording ................................... 29

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.

VSK0592

VSB0419

VYK0J50

VFA0378

K2GJ2DZ00011

CR2025

N2QAEC000003

6)5)

K2KC4CB00002

VFF0161 K2KY8CD00002

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

2) Battery Pack -7-

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery -6-

4) Free Style Remote Controller -6-

5) Lens Cap -8-

6) AV Cable -27-

7) Shoulder Strap -9-

8) SD Memory Card -30-

9) USB Connection Kit -38-

Optional Accessories

1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD9B)

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

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

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

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

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

7) Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E)—for use with VW-AD9B

8) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW4307ME)

9) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT4314ME)

10) Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE)

11) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)

12) Stereo Zoom Microphone (VW-VMS1E)

13) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)

14) Video Flash (VW-FLH3E)

15) Tripod (VZ-CT55E)

16) Tripod with Remote Controller (VZ-CTR1E)

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

18) Personal Computer Connection Kit (VW-DTA30E/VW-DTA29E)

19) Edit Cable (VW-K8E)

20) Edit Terminal Conversion Adaptor (VW-CE1E)

21) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

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

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

24) DV Editing Software (VW-DTM20E)

25) Internet Videophone Software (VW-DTC1E)

26) SD Memory Card Application Software (VW-SWA1E) ≥“TitleStudio” software for title creation, and

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

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

VJA0940

N2QCAD000002

VFC3506

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28) SD Memory Card (RP-SD016/RP-SD032/RP-SD064/RP-SD128/ RP-SDH256/RP-SDH512)

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

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

31) Bluetooth Adaptor Kit (VW-BTC1E)

≥Some optional accessories may not be available in some

countries.

ª For United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

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

≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product

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

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering

application.

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are

provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥It couldn’t be simpler!

Customer Care Centre

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

Technical Support

For UK customers: 0870 1 505610

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

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

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

Controls and Components

ª Movie Camera

(1) (2) (3) (4)

(1) Auto Pop-up Flash -21-

Microphone (built-in, stereo) -15-, -17-

(2) (3)

White Balance Sensor -18- Smart Accessory Shoe

(4)

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

Microphone (VW-VMS2E: optional), etc. can be attached here. Power is supplied directly from the

(5)

(6)

(7)

MEGA

OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER

BLC

FADE

AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK

FOCUS

W.B

(8)

(9)

(10)

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Before Use

Movie Camera when using an accessory supported by the Smart Accessory Shoe.

≥Do not touch the connector part of the Smart Accessory

Shoe.

(5) Optical Image Stabilizer Button

[OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] Backlight Button [BLC] -17-

(6)

Fade Button [FADE] -16-

(7)

Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK]

(8)

-14-, -17-, -20-

(9)

Focus Button [FOCUS] -20- White Balance Button [W.B] -18-

(10)

(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)

(11) LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] -10-

LCD Monitor -10-, -4 9-

(12)

-16-

(17)

(18) (19)

SEARCH SEARCH

WEB CAMERA

TITLE

STILL

MULTI/P-IN-P

C.NIGHT VIEW

(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)

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.

Tape/Card Selector [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] -30-

(13)

Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] -30-

(14)

Card Slot -30-

(15) (16)

Card Slot Cover -30- Rewind/Review Button [6] -24-, -32-

(17)

Reverse Search Button [SEARCHj] -14- Recording Check Button [S] -14- Play Button [1] -2 4-, -32-

(18)

Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -24-, -32-

(19)

Forward Search Button [SEARCHi] -14- Colour Night View Button [C.NIGHT VIEW] -17-

(20)

Stop Button [∫] -24-, -32-

(21)

Web Camera Button [WEB CAMERA] -38- Title Button [TITLE] -35-

(22)

Pause Button [;] -25-, -32-

(23)

Still Button [STILL] -15- Multi Button [MULTI] -23-, -27-, -35-

(24)

Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -22-

(25) (26) (27) (28)

(29)(30)

(32)

(31)

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P.B

(33)

Zoom Lever [W/T] -15-

(29)

Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] -9-

(30)

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

(31)

-9-, -14-, -24-, -32-

(32)

Recording Start/Stop Button -14-, -31- Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE]

(33)

-9-, -14-, -47-

(34)

(35) (36) (37)

DIGITAL STILL

PICTURE

(34)

Cassette Holder

(38)(39)

(40)

(41)

(35) Cassette Holder Close Button [PUSH CLOSE] -9-

S-Video Input/Output Socket [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] -27-

(36)

Sub Recording Start/Stop Button [REC] -14-

(37)

Speaker -24-

(38)

Cassette Compartment Cover -9-

(39)

Digital Still Picture Terminal

(40)

[DIGITAL STILL PICTURE] DV Terminal [DV] -29-

(41)

-38-

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.

MIC

(42)

AV IN/OUT PHONES/REMOTE

USB/

(MINI)

(43)

EDIT

(44)

(42) Microphone Socket [MIC]

(45)

(46) (47) (48) (49)

≥Connect with an external microphone or audio

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

(43) Audio-Video Input/Output Socket [AV IN/OUT] -27-

Headphone Socket [PHONES] -44- Free Style Remote Controller Socket [REMOTE] -6-

≥Connecting an AV Cable or Free Style Remote

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

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

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

(44) USB Socket [USB] -38 -

Edit Socket [EDITD(MINI)]

(45) Lens Hood -49-

Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

(46) (47) Flash Sensor -21-

Remote Control Sensor -7-

(48) (49)

Recording Lamp -14-

(50)(51)(52) (53) (54)

(25)

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -15-, -30-, -33-

(26)

Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] -10-, -24- Viewfinder -9-, -49-

(27)

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.

(28)

Reset Button [RESET] -41-

-5-

(55)

(52)

Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] -8-

(50)

Menu Button [MENU] -10-

(51)

Shoulder Strap Holders -9-

(52)

(56) (57) (58)

Before Use

(53) Grip Belt (Free Style Grip Belt) -8-

Lens Cap String Holder -8-

(54)

Eyepiece Corrector Knob -10-

(55)

Battery Holder

(56) (57) Tripod Receptacle

≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an optional

tripod.

(58) Focus Ring -2 0-

ª 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)

P.B.DIGITAL

(59) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -41-

Indication Output Button [OSD] - 27-

(60)

Counter Indication Shift Button [COUNTER] -41-

(61) (62)

Reset Button [RESET] -51- Recording Button [REC] -29-

(63)

Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -28-

(64)

Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed Search Function

(65)

[π, ∫]

-24-

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

-26-

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

ITEM

START/

STOP

ZOOM

(63)

(64)

sVOLr

P.B. ZOOM

(65)

SET

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

(74) (75)

COUNTER

MULTI/

(76) (77) (78) (79)

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

(74) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -15-, -30-, -33- (75)

Title Button [TITLE] -35- Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button

(76)

[MULTI/P-IN-P] Rewind/Review Button [6] -24-, -3 2-

(77)

Pause Button [;] -25-, -32-

(78)

Stop Button [∫] -24-, -32-

(79) (80)

Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] -14-, -31- Play Button [1] -24-, -32-

(81)

Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -24-, -32-

(82)

Menu Button [MENU] -10-

(83)

Set Button [SET] -1 0-

(84)

Item Button [ITEM] -10-

(85)

-23-, -27-, -35-

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

TITLE

RESET

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

STOP

INDEX INDEX

∫

SELECT

VAR.

STORE

ITEM

START/ STOP

(80)

ZOOM

(81)

sVOLr

(82)

P.B.

ZOOM

(83) (84)

SET

(85)

ª Free Style Remote Controller

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

START/

PHOTO

DATE/

STOP

OSD

SHOT

TIME

COUNTER

TITLE

RESET

ZOOM

MULTI/

P-IN-P

/REW

615

STILL ADV

(66)

INDEX INDEX

(67)

SELECT

(68)

STORE

(69)

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

(70)

Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D]

(66)

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

(67)

9:forward) Selection Button [SELECT] -26-

(68)

Store Button [STORE] -26-

(69)

Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -26-

(70)

Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] -15-, -24-, -26-

(71) (72)

Variable Speed Search Button [VAR. SEARCH] -24- Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] -26-

(73)

-25-

¥REC

A.DUB

sVOLr

PLAY

FF/

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

STOP

∫

VAR.

P.B.

ZOOM

ITEM

-24-

(71)

(72) (73)

SET

(86) (87) (88)

(86) Recording Start/Stop Button [REC] (87) Zoom Lever [W/T] (88) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

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

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

The Remote Controller

ª Inserting a Button-type Battery

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

1 While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery

Holder.

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

facing upward.

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Before Use

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3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller.

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

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

≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the

battery.

WARNING

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

ª Using the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote Control

(48) of the Movie Camera and press an

Sensor appropriate button.

5˚

15˚

≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within approximately

5 metres

≥Angle: Within approximately 5o in the upward, and 15o in

the downward and horizontal directions from the central axis

≥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. (

(48)

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Setup on the Remote Controller:

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

INDEX INDEX

STOP

∫

[VCR1]:

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

[VCR2]:

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

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

mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.

Power Supply

ª Using the AC Adaptor

Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie Camera.

2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor. 3 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the

AC mains socket.

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

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

≥Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply,

set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch on the Movie Camera to [OFF] and make sure that [CAMERA/VCR/CARD P.B] Lamps are not lit.

ª Using the Battery

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

1 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.

≥After the [POWER] Lamp has lighted, the [CHARGE]

Lamp flashes.

2 When the [100%] Lamp 1 on the AC Adaptor is

lighted, charging is finished.

CHARGEPOWER

QUICK 100%

≥When the [QUICK] Lamp 2 is lighted, approximately

50 minutes of continuous recording is possible.

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

when charging a quick-charge type battery.

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Before Use

3 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera.

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (33) to [OFF] and, while pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button

(50), slide the Battery or

DC Input Lead upward to disconnect it.

(50)

PUSH BATT

(33)

ª Using the Car Battery Charger

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

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-41-.

Charging Time and Available Recording Time

CGP-D14S CGP-D210

CGR-D16S CGR-D220

VSB0419

CGP-D28S CGP-D320

CGR-D53S CGR-D815

CGA-D54S A 3h.

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

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

≥Battery VSB0419 is supplied. ≥The times shown in the table are approximate times. The

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

≥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 1h30min. B 2h.(1h40min.) C 1h.(50min.) A 1h10min. B 2h20min.(2h.) C 1h10min.(1h.) A 2h. B 4h5min.(3h25min.) C 2h5min.(1h45min.) A 4h30min. B 7h40min.(6h25min.) C 3h50min.(3h15min.)

B 7h55min.(6h35min.) C 4h.(3h20min.)

Lens Cap and Grip Belt

ª Attach the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

1 Pass the end of the Lens Cap String through the Lens

Cap String Holder.

2 Pass the other end of the String through the loop

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

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

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

ª Adjust the Grip Belt

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

1 Detach the tip of the Grip Belt.

2 Slide the pad to obtain the optimum length.

3 Reattach the Grip Belt.

ª To Use as the Free Style Grip Belt

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

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Before Use

1 Detach the Grip Belt from the Lens Cap String Holder

(54) and adjust the length of it.

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2 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist.

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.

1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the

Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie Camera.

4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.

ª 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.

ª How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (33) to [ON] while

pressing the button 1.

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp

(31)

(33)

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P.B

(31) lights up.

2 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

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (30) toward the front

and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

OPEN/

EJECT

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2 Insert a Cassette.

3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH CLOSE] Button

(35).

ª How to Switch Modes 2 Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (33).

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

(33)

ª How to Turn off the Power 3 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (33) to [OFF] while

pressing the button 1.

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Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

ª 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.

1 Tilt up the Viewfinder.

PUSH

(35)

≥The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use. ≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder.

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Before Use

2 Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob (55).

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ª Using the LCD Monitor

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

1 Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button (11) and pull the LCD

Monitor

≥The Viewfinder goes off.

(12) out about 90o in the direction of the arrow.

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2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired

recording angle.

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

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

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Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

≥Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.

ª Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

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

LCD/EVF SET

LCD BRIGHTNESS

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

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

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

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

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

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]

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

Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

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.

To Increase the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor

Set the [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [BRIGHT].

To Change the Picture Quality of the LCD Monitor

Set the [LCD AI] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON] or [OFF]. [ON]: The screen image becomes clear and vivid. (The effect

varies according to the recording scene.)

≥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.

1 Press the [MENU] Button (51).

SHUTTER/IRIS/

(26)

VOL/JOG

(51)

≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using

the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch

(33)

2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial (26) to select a desired

Sub-Menu.

≥Turn the [PUSH] Dial

item.

3 Press the [PUSH] Dial (26) to display the selected

Sub-Menu.

4 Turn the [PUSH] Dial (26) to select the item to be set. 5 Press the [PUSH] Dial (26) to set the selected item to a

desired mode.

≥With each press of the [PUSH]

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

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

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

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 [EFFECT2] (

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

ª File Selection in the Card Playback Mode

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

1 Turn the [PUSH] Dial (26) and select a file.

≥The selected file is marked by a frame.

2 Press the [PUSH] Dial (26) to confirm the selection of

the file.

≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry out the

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

PUSH

(33) is displayed.

(26) to display the highlightened

Dial, the cursor [1]

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PICTURE

No.25 100-0012

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Before Use

List of Menus

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

ª [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]

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

1) [CAMERA SETUP]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode

[PROGRESSIVE]

Progressive Photoshot Mode

[D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom

[CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording

[REC MODE]

Recording Mode

[ASPECT]

Wide Mode

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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) [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS]

Advanced Functions Sub-Menu

[ZEBRA]

Zebra Pattern

[MIC LEVEL ADJ.]

Microphones Sensitivity Level

[PICTURE ADJ.]

Picture Adjustment

[COLOUR BAR]

Colour Bar

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3) [DIGITAL EFFECT]

Digital Effect Functions Sub-Menu

[EFFECT1]

Digital Effects 1

[EFFECT2]

Digital Effects 2

4) [CARD SETUP]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICTURE SIZE]

Picture Size

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[PICTURE QUALITY]

Picture Quality

[MPEG4 MODE]

MPEG4 Picture Quality

[LOW LIGHT SHOT]

Card Low Brightness

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

5) [MULTI-PICTURES]

Multi-Picture Mode Sub-Menu

[SCAN MODE]

Multi-Picture Mode

[SPEED]

Strobe Multi-Picture Speed

[SWING]

Swing Mode

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[P-IN-P]

Position of Small Picture inside Normal Picture

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6) [RECORDING SETUP]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

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[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

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[SCENEINDEX]

Scene Index Mode

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[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction

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[ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone

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[FLASH]

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Flash

[RED EYE REDUCTION]

Red Eye Reduction

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[FLASH LEVEL]

Flash Level

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7) [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 AI]

Intelligent LCD Monitor

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[LCD MODE]

LCD Lighting Mode

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[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

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8) [OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Other Functions Sub-Menu

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

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[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp

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[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

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[SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect

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[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

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[SELFSHOOT]

Recording Yourself

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[OWNER ID SET]

Owner ID Setting

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[VOICE POWER SAVE]

Voice Power Save

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9) [DEMO MODE]

Demonstration Mode Sub-Menu

[DEMO MODE]

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

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

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Before Use

ª [VCR FUNCTIONS]

VCR Mode Main-Menu

VCR FUNCTIONS

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

DIGITAL EFFECT

CARD SETUP

MULTI-PICTURES

RECORDING SETUP

AV IN/OUT SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

1) [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]

Playback Functions Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search

[RECORD TO CARD]

Recording to Card

[SEARCH]

Index Search Mode

[12bit AUDIO]

Audio Selector

[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode

[RETURN]

Returning to the Main-Menu

2) [DIGITAL EFFECT]

Playback Digital Effect Functions Sub-Menu

[EFFECT]

Digital Effect On/Off

[EFFECT SELECT]

Digital Effect Selection

3) [CARD SETUP]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICTURE QUALITY]

Picture Quality

[MPEG4 MODE]

MPEG4 Picture Quality

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

4) [MULTI-PICTURES]

Multi-Picture Mode Sub-Menu

[SCAN MODE]

Multi-Picture Mode

[SPEED]

Strobe Multi-Picture Speed

[SWING]

Swing Mode

5) [RECORDING SETUP]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

[AUDIO LEVEL]

Audio Level

6) [AV IN/OUT SETUP]

Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

[A.DUB INPUT]

Audio Dubbing Input

[DV OUT]

Analog-Digital Conversion Output

7) [DISPLAY SETUP]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[REC DATA]

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

iris and white balance settings ( recordings are displayed during playback. [---] appears on the display when there is no data.

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≥The settings information may not be displayed properly if

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

≥The camera data will not be recorded in the following

cases:

≥When the data are recorded from a card to a tape. ≥When recording proceeds with no input signals

supplied.

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

Input Socket.

≥When pictures with no camera data are recorded using

the DV Terminal.

≥When displaying a list of titles.

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

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

8) [OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Other Functions Sub-Menu

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

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[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

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ª [CARD FUNCTIONS]

Card Playback Mode Main-Menu

CARD FUNCTIONS

ERASE CARD FILE

CARD EDITING

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

1) [ERASE CARD FILE]

Erasing a File Sub-Menu

[ERASEFILEBYSELECTION]

Selecting and Erasing a File

[ERASE ALL FILES]

Erasing All Files

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[ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION]

Selecting and Erasing a Title

2) [CARD EDITING]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

[RECORD TO TAPE]

Recording to Tape

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[FILE SEARCH]

Searching a File

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[FILE LOCK]

Setting the Lock

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[SLIDE SHOW]

Setting a Slide Show

[DPOF SETTING]

Setting DPOF

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[CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card

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3) [DISPLAY SETUP]

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

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

4) [OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Other Functions Sub-Menu

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

[VOICE POWER SAVE]

Voice Power Save

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Before Use

Short-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode

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

FILE SEARCH ERASE FILE FILE LOCK DPOF SETTING EXIT

[FILE SEARCH]

The [FILE SEARCH] Menu for finding files by number appears. (

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[ERASE FILE]

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

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appears.

[FILE LOCK]

The [FILE LOCK] Menu for avoiding accidental erasure of files (Lock Setting) being displayed appears. (

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Menu after the file to be locked appears.

[DPOF SETTING]

The [DPOF SETTING] Menu for setting DPOF to the file displayed appears. (

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DPOF Setting appears.

[EXIT]

It is for terminating the Short-Cut Menu.

Setting Date and Time

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

SHUTTER/IRIS/

(26)

VOL/JOG

(51)

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

2 Press the [PUSH] Dial (26) to select

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

≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.

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

3 Press the [MENU] Button (51) to finish 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 [0] Indication flashes. In

this case, charge the built-in battery.

≥The clock employs the 24-hour system.

PUSH

CLOCK SET

YEAR 2002

MONTH 10 DAY 08 HOUR 14 MIN. 30

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

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

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera with the

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

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

power the clock for approximately 3 months.

WARNING

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

LP Mode

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

If LP Mode is selected, the recording time becomes

1.5 times longer than that of SP Mode.

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

completely compatible with other equipment.

≥Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (

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Audio Recording Mode

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

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Camera Mode

Recording

When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch

(8) set to [AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjust

the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually.

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(

AUTO

(8)

MANUAL AE LOCK

FOCUS

W.B

≥Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. If

the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned on, Automatic White Balance Adjustment ( function correctly.

1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (33) to [ON].

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P.B

(31) lights up.

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp

(31)

(33)

2 Set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector (13) to

[TAPE].

CARD

TAPE

CARD MODE

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ª To Pause the Recording

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (32) again.

The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

PAUSE

≥If the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than

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

ª To Check the Recording

By pressing the [S] Button (17) briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.

(17)

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

Movie Camera resumes the Recording Pause Mode.

ª To View the Recorded Scene while the

Recording Is Paused (Camera Search)

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

(17) or [SEARCHi] Button (19) in the

(17)

(19)

(13)

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (32).

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

(32)

REC

RECORD

≥For certain recording angles, it may be more convenient to

use the [REC] Button

(37) as the Recording Start/Stop

Button.

(37)

REC

ª Recording Lamp (Tally Lamp)

The Recording Lamp (49) lights up during recording and alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress.

(49)

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

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

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

played back in the reverse direction.

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

played back in the forward direction.

ª To Finish the Recording

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (33) to [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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ª Recording Yourself

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

≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Camera Mode

Z.MIC

ª 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.)

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

[REC MODE] >> [FRAME].

SHUTTER/IRIS/

(26)

VOL/JOG

(51)

PUSH

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (32).

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≥For other notes concerning this item, see -42-.

Photoshot

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

1 Set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector (13) to

[TAPE].

CARD

TAPE

CARD MODE

(13)

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (25) in the Recording

Pause Mode.

ª Continuous Photoshot

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

sound is recorded.

ª Digital Still Picture

When the [STILL] Button (23) is pressed, images become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.

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STILL

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

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

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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Zoom In/Out Functions

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

1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out):

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

(29) towards [W].

W T

(29)

PHOTO SHOT

(25)

≥The Movie Camera records a still picture for about

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

PHOTO

ª Progressive Photoshot

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

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

PHOTO

≥This function may not work with some function setups.

≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few

seconds.

5tW

10tW

1tW

ª To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects

(Macro Close-up Function)

When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie Camera can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 35 mm from the Lens. With this, small subjects like insects can be recorded.

ª To Use the Zoom Microphone Function

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

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

Z.MIC

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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Camera Mode

Digital Zoom Function

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

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

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

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SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG

(51)

PUSH

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

20tW

D.ZOOM

2 Push the [W/T] Lever (29) towards [W] or towards [T]

to zoom in or out.

W T

(29)

To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function

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

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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Image Stabilizer Function

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

not be able to stabilize images.

1 Press the [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] Button (5)

repeatedly until the [[] Indication appears.

3 Press the [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] Button (5)

repeatedly until the [ [] Indication appears.

To Cancel Image Stabilizer

Press the [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] Button repeatedly until neither the [[] nor the [ [] Indication appears.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

MEGA

(5)

MEGA

OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER

MEGA

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Fade In/Out Functions

Fade In

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

1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (7) during the

Recording Pause Mode.

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FADE

≥The image fades out gradually.

2 When the image is completely gone, press the

Recording Start/Stop Button

(32)

(32) to start recording.

(5)

MEGA

OPTICAL IMAGE

STABILIZER

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (32) or

[PHOTO SHOT] Button

PHOTO

(25)

SHOT

(32)

MEGA OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) Function

This function increases the effect. We recommend using MEGA OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) Function when performing Card Photoshot Function.

(25) to start recording.

3 Release the [FADE] Button (7) about 3 seconds after

starting recording.

≥The image reappears gradually.

Fade Out

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

1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (7) while recording.

(7)

FADE

≥The image fades out gradually.

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Camera Mode

2 When the image is completely gone, press the

Recording Start/Stop Button

(32)

(32) to stop recording.

3 Release the [FADE] Button (7).

≥The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.

Backlight Compensation Function

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

1 Press the [BLC] Button (6).

(6)

BLC

≥The [ª] Indication flashes and then is displayed. ≥The entire screen becomes brighter.

To Resume Normal Recording

Press the [BLC] Button.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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Colour Night View Function

This function allows you to record colour images brightly in a dark place without lighting the Video Flash.

1 Press the [C.NIGHT VIEW] Button (20).

C.NIGHT VIEW

≥The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.

WIND CUT

To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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Cinema Function and Wide Function

Cinema Function

This function is for recording in a cinema-like screen.

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

[CINEMA] >> [ON].

SHUTTER/IRIS/

(26)

VOL/JOG

(51)

≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

To Cancel the Cinema Mode

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

Wide Function

This function is for recording in a wide screen.

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

[ASPECT] >> [16:9].

SHUTTER/IRIS/

(26)

VOL/JOG

(51)

CINEMA

PUSH

(20)

≥The [C.NIGHT VIEW] Indication appears.

C.NIGHT

VIEW

To Cancel the Colour Night View Function

Press the [C.NIGHT VIEW] Button.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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Wind Noise Reduction Function

This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting the microphone when recording.

1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP]

>> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].

SHUTTER/IRIS/

(26)

VOL/JOG

(51)

PUSH

≥The picture stretches vertically.

16:9

To Cancel the Wide Mode

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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Recording in Special Situations

(Programme AE)

You can select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (8) to

[MANUAL].

AUTO

(8)

MANUAL AE LOCK

FOCUS

W.B

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

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