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NV-VS40B

S-VHS-C Movie Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No. NV-VS40B

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT9093

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Dear Customer,

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

Information for Your Safety

S-VHS-C 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 a well ventilated 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 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 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.

Ï or the BSI

∫ IMPORTANT

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

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

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

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

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

∫ Before Use

Remove the Connector Cover as follows.

Connector Cover

∫ How to replace the Fuse

1. Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver.

Fuse Cover

2. Replace the fuse and attach the Fuse

Cover.

Fuse

∫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.

∫Carefully observe copyright laws.

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

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Contents

—Basic Operations

Contents

—Advanced Operations

Check List for the Standard Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The 3 Types of Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1) Supplying Power from an AC Mains

Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2) Supplying Power from the Cigarette Lighter

Socket in a Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3) Supplying Power with the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Inserting the Button-type Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Inserting a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

¥ Selecting the Correct Tape Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Recording (Filming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

¥ About the VHS Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Recording Backlit Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Checking If the Picture Is Recorded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause . 24

Recording Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Focusing on the Subject Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Enlarging Your Subject or Widening

the Recording Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Recording with the Time and/or Date

Superimposed in the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

¥ Voice Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes

on the Movie Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

¥ Adjusting the Sound Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the Cue, Review and Still Playback Functions

During Normal Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Eliminating Picture Distortions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing Back on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

After Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Starting to Record with Gradually Appearing

Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Ending the Recording of a Scene with Gradually

Disappearing Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Creating Your Own Titles and Inserting Them

During Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Recording in Special Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Recording with Special Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Recording with Minimised Camera Shake . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using the Digital Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using the Digital Fade Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Recording with Pre-programmed

Titles Inserted in the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Recording with Automatic White Balance Adjustment 52 Recording with Manual White Balance Adjustment . . . 52

Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Recording in Dark Places without Any

Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using the 0 Lux Night View Function together

with the Motion-Sensor-Controlled

Recording Function in Dark Places without

Any Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Contents

Copying onto an S-VHS (or VHS) Cassette . . . . . . . . 60

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Contents

Cautions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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

Before Requesting Service

(Problems & Solutions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Index

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

—Options/Editing

—Miscellaneous/Care of Unit

Basic OperationsAdvanced OperationsOptions/EditingIndex Miscellaneous/

Check List for the Standard Accessories

AC Adaptor Set

. . . . . . AC Adaptor

. . . . . . (VSK0593)

. . . . . . AC Mains Lead

. . . . . . (VJA0940)

. . . . . . DC Input Lead

. . . . . . (VJA1128)

. . . . . . Battery Pack

. . . . . . (CGR-V14)

≥For purchasing additional Battery Packs,

see the list of optional accessories on p. 62

≥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–5:30pm.

≥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!

. . . . . . AV Cable (VFA0039)

. . . . . . Shoulder Strap (VFC3299)

. . . . . . Remote Controller (EUR646570)

. . . . . . Batteries for Remote Controller

. . . . . . (AAA, UM-4 or R03)

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

. . . . . . Lens Cap (VYF2655)

Care of Unit

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Controls and Functions

141315 16 17

6, 7, 8

26 27

s SEARCH SEARCH r

BLC

;W.B

∫1

1234

INFO-

WINDOW

CAMERA

V C R

TBC

For more details, see the pages indicated in brackets.

1 Super Image Stabilizer Indication Lamp

[[] (p. 44, 46)

2 Digital Effect Indication Lamp [©]

(p. 44, 46, 48)

3 Camera Mode Lamp [CAMERA] (p. 22)

4 VCR Mode Lamp [VCR] (p. 30)

5 0-Lux Recording Switch [0 LUX OFF/ON]

(p. 56)

6 White Balance Sensor (p. 52)

7 Remote Control Sensor (p. 58)

8 Built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters (p. 56)

9 Lens Cap Holder (p. 21)

10 Microphone

11 Tally Lamp (p. 23)

12 Fade Button [FADE] (p. 36, 48)

13 Focus Button [FOCUS] (p. 26)

Item Set Button [SET] (p. 12) Tracking Button (p. 32)

14 Multi-Function Dial [34/MF/TRACKING]

(p. 12, 26, 32)

15 Menu Button [MENU] (p. 12)

16 Auto Exposure Selector Button

[PROG. AE] (p. 26, 42, 52)

17 Digital Image Store Button [STORE]

(p. 38) Digital Image Superimposer Button [OFF/ON] (p. 38, 40)

18 Colour Selector Button for Digital Fade/

Digital Image [COLOUR] (p. 38,48)

19 Eyecup

20 Reverse Search Button [sSEARCH] (p. 24)

Rewind/Review

/High-Speed Rewind Button

[6] (p. 30, 32) Recording Check Button [S] (p. 24)

21 Stop Button [∫] (p. 30)

22 Forward Search Button [SEARCHr] (p. 24)

Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] (p. 30, 32)

23 White Balance Button [

Pause Button [

24 Playback Button [1] (p. 30)

Backlight Button [BLC] (p. 24)

;

TBC Button [TBC] (p. 31)

25 LCD Monitor Open Lever [

] (p. 32)

W.B

] (p. 52)

OPEN]

(p. 18, 20)

26 LCD Monitor (p. 18, 20, 66)

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.

27 Cassette Compartment Lock Button

[LOCK] (p. 18)

28 Battery Holder (p. 8)

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40 36

29 Video Output Socket [V] (p. 34, 60)

30 Audio Output Socket [A] (p. 34, 60)

31 S-Video Output Socket [S-VIDEO]

(p. 34, 60)

32 Viewfinder (p. 20, 66)

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen, the whole screen may have a slight colour cast, and flickering may occur. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture .

33 Cover of the Button-type Battery’s

Compartment [BACKUP BATTERY] (p. 11)

34 DC Input Socket [DC IN] (p. 6)

35 Battery Eject Lever [2BATTERY EJECT]

(p. 9)

36 Recording Start/Stop Buttons (p. 22)

Use either of these buttons depending on the recording angle.

37 Off/On Mode Selector Switch

[CAMERA/OFF/VCR] (p. 12, 22, 30, 34)

38 Grip Belt

You can adjust the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.

39Speaker

40 Cassette Eject Button [< EJECT] (p. 18, 34)

41 Date/Time/Title Button [DATE/TITLE]

(p. 29, 50)

42 Zoom Lever [W/T] (p. 28, 46)

Volume Adjustment Lever [sVOLr] (p. 31)

43 Eyepiece Corrector Lever (p. 20)

44 Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 66)

45 Tripod Receptacle

Attach a tripod (optional) to this receptacle.

Open the Grip Belt Cover and adjust the length of the Grip Belt.

Basic Operations

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DC Input Lead

Title Procedure

The 3 Types of Power Supply

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

2) Car Battery Charger (optional) to supply power from the cigarette lighter socket in a vehicle

3) Battery (supplied) (p. 8)

1) Supplying Power from an AC Mains Socket

AC Adaptor

AC Mains Lead

Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN] Socket on the Movie Camera.

2) Supplying Power from the Cigarette Lighter Socket in a Car

The use of the Car Battery Charger (VW-KBC7E; optional) makes it possible to supply power to the Movie Camera in a car for recording and playback.

Start the engine and then plug the Car Battery Charger into the Cigarette Lighter Socket.

Connect the DC Input Lead.

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Connect the AC Mains Lead to an AC mains socket.

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

Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor.

The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown below.

Basic Operations

Remarks, etc.

≥Always set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF]

before disconnecting the AC Mains Lead.

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

becomes warm. However, this is normal.

≥Do not use the AC Adaptor for any purposes other

than supplying the unit with power or charging the Battery.

≥When not using the AC Adaptor, unplug its AC Mains

Lead from the AC mains socket. To unplug, pull it by the plug, not by the lead.

≥This AC Adaptor works on any mains supply voltage

between 100 and 240 V, and any frequency between 50 and 60 Hz. For use in other countries, an adaptor plug may be necessary.

≥Before connecting the DC Input Lead to the Movie

Camera, be sure to set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF].

Car Battery Charger

≥After use, be sure to disconnect the Car Battery

Charger from the cigarette lighter socket.

≥The Car Battery Charger can be used with 12 V and

24 V DC negative-grounded vehicles.

≥Do not start the car engine while the Movie Camera is

being powered by the car battery.

≥If the voltage drops suddenly e.g. because the car

air-conditioner is turned on, the Movie Camera is automatically turned off to protect it. Wait about 10 seconds before turning it on again.

≥If the Car Battery Charger is already connected to the

cigarette lighter socket when you start the engine, the fuse in the Car Battery Charger’s plug may blow.

≥Also read the operating instructions of the Car Battery

Charger.

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Plug into AC Adaptor.

Title Procedure

The 3 Types of Power Supply (cont.)

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 Mains Lead

To attach the Battery, align it with line push it down and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

Plug into AC mains socket.

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

The [POWER] Lamp and the [CHARGE] Lamp light and charging starts.

Press the bottom of the Battery toward the Movie Camera until it locks with a click.

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∫ Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording

Battery No.

CGR-V14 (supplied) CGR-V14S CGR-V610

CGR-V26S CGR-V620

CGR-V53S CGR-V816

(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 25°C and 60% relative humidity. The charging time may be longer when you charge the Battery at higher or lower temperature.

≥During recording or charging, the Battery becomes warm. However, this is normal. ≥To ensure precise indication of the remaining battery power, always use a fully charged Battery when

attaching a Battery.

≥If you do not use the Battery for a long time, please read “Precautions for Storage” (p. 65).

Charging Time for a Full Charge

2 h 40 min.

4 h 50 min.

10 h 20 min.

Max. Continuous Recording Time

2 h 10 min. (1 h 30 min.)

4 h 10 min. (2 h 55 min.)

8 h 20 min. (5 h 50 min.)

Remarks, etc.

≥Be sure to insert the mains plug completely into the

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

If necessary, adjust the angle of the Viewfinder by tilting it upward and then insert the Battery with its top (so that the arrow points upward) into the top Battery Holder.

correct socket.

≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light even though the

Battery is attached, remove the Battery and then re-attach it.

≥If you have any problems with charging the Battery,

refer to page 74.

≥Charge the Battery at a room temperature between

10°C and 30°C.

≥When first charging a Battery that is completely

discharged as a result of being in storage for an extended period of time, etc., the [POWER] Lamp and the [CHARGE] Lamp both flash.

Basic Operations

≥Also disconnect the

AC Mains Lead.

[CHARGE] Lamp

Lit: During charging. Off: The Battery is fully charged.

[POWER] Lamp

[CHARGE] Lamp

Removing the Battery from the Movie Camera

Hold the Battery firmly to prevent it from dropping and pull it off while sliding the [2BATTERY EJECT] Lever in the direction of the arrow.

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

VCR] Switch to [OFF].

≥Never remove the Battery during recording or

playback, because the tape would remain in contact with the video heads and this can cause damage to the heads and tape.

[2BATTERY EJECT] Lever

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CGR-V14 (supplied) CGR-V14S CGR-V610

00 11 33 55 1010 2020 4040 6060

0:00 0:01

CGR-V26S CGR-V620

00 11 33 55 1010 2020 4040 6060 8080 120120

0:00 0:01

CGR-V53S CGR-V816

0:00 0:01

0:03 0:05 0:10 0:20 0:40

11 33 55 1010 2020 4040 6060 8080 120120 160160 24024000

0:03 0:05 0:10 0:20 0:40 1:20

1:20

2:40

∫ Checking the Remaining Battery Power

You can confirm the remaining charge in the attached Battery in the Viewfinder or on the LCD Monitor. This also shows you approximately how much more continuous recording time you can get from the attached Battery. The indicated time does not change in 1-minute steps. The above illustrations show how the Remaining Battery Operation Time Indication changes according to the remaining operation time.

: Actual Remaining Battery Operation Time

A: Remaining Battery Operation Time

Indication (This indication does not appear when recording in the Mirror Mode.) (p. 27)

Remaining Battery Power & Operation Time Indication

This Indication shows the remaining duration of continuous recording at an ambient temperature of 25°C when a fully charged Battery was attached. Therefore, in the following cases, the actual available recording time is different from the times shown above:

When Recording Is Not Performed Continuously

In most cases, you will frequently start and stop recording, turn the Movie Camera on and off, and use the zoom and other functions, all of which consume power. Therefore, the actual available recording time from the Battery is approximately 30%-50% shorter than listed. (p. 9)

When the Ambient Temperature Is Extremely Low or Extremely High

The characteristics of the Battery vary according to the ambient temperature, and at a very low temperature, the possible recording time becomes extremely short. In addition, the Remaining Battery Operation Time Indication on the Movie Camera decreases a little faster than at an ambient temperature of 25°C. (At a higher temperature, it tends to decrease more slowly.)

When the Service Life of the Battery Has Reached Its End

When the operation time even after full charging is too short for normal use, the service life of the Battery has reached its end. (p. 74)

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Inserting the Button-type Battery

Before setting the date and time, insert the button-type battery (supplied).

Basic Operations

1 Open the [BACKUP BATTERY] Cover and

insert the button-type battery so that its (r) side is visible.

2 Close the [BACKUP BATTERY] Cover.

≥Before inserting or removing the button-type

battery, be sure to set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF].

≥When the button-type battery is exhausted, the

[0] Indication flashes. In this case, replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (The life of the battery is about 3 years.)

≥To make it easier to remove the button-type

battery, use a pointed object.

≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach

of children.

≥The internal clock works even when the Movie

Camera is turned off, and it consumes power from the button-type battery.

Information for your safety

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.”

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INFO-

V C R

CAMERA

WINDOW

MF/ TRACKING

CAMERA

OFF

FOCUS / SET

VCR

Title Procedure

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.

Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [CAMERA] or [VCR].

Turn the switch while pressing the button

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

Turn the [34] Dial to select the item to be set.

Press the [MENU] Button.

When you press this button while the [CAMERA] Lamp is lit in red, the Camera Mode Main-Menu When you press this button while the [VCR] Lamp is lit in green, the VCR Mode Main-Menu appears.

Press the [SET] Button to set the selected item to the desired mode.

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

1 appears.

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

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1 Camera Mode Main-Menu

2 VCR Mode Main-Menu

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

DIGITAL EFFECT

TITLE SETUP

DATE/TIME SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

LCD/EVF SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Turn the [34] Dial to select the desired SubMenu.

Turning the [34] Dial changes the highlighted item.

MF/ TRACKING

Press the [SET] Button to display the selected Sub-Menu.

FOCUS / SET

VCR FUNCTIONS

DISPLAY SETUP

LCD/EVF SETUP

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Remarks, etc.

Note 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.

≥You can display the menu during playback, but not

during recording. Also, it is possible to start playback while the menu is displayed, but if you start recording, the displayed menu disappears.

≥The method for making settings on the [DATE/TIME

SETUP] Sub-Menu (p. 16) and [LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu (p. 17) differs slightly from that of other Sub-Menus.

≥Do not turn off the power while performing a menu

operation.

Basic Operations

Exiting the Menu

Press the [MENU] Button again.

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Menu Functions

Camera Mode Menu 1`7 VCR Mode Menu 6, 8

[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu 1

M.SENSOR D.ZOOM

RETURN

CAMERA SETUP

OFF ON 45t 100t 250t

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

---- YES

[TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu 3

DATE/TITLE

TITLE

LANGUAGE FOR TITLE

SIZE

;

RETURN ---- YES

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

Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]

1. CAMERA SETUP

2. DIGITAL EFFECT

3. TITLE SETUP

4. DATE/TIME SETUP

5. DISPLAY SETUP

6. LCD/EVF SETUP

7. OTHER FUNCTIONS

TITLE SETUP

DATE TIME TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY

ENGLISH NORMAL LARGE

YELLOWCOLOUR

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu 2

EFFECT1 OFF SIS D.ZOOM

EFFECT2 OFF NEGA SOLARI

RETURN ---- YES

DIGITAL EFFECT

SIS+D.ZOOM MOSAIC STRETCH

SEPIA B/W D.FADE1 D.FADE2 D.FADE3

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

[DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu 4

DATE/TIME SETUP

YEAR 2001 MONTH 2 DATE 28 HOUR 15 MIN. 30

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

[TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu 3

7 Date/Time/Title Indication [DATE/TITLE] (p. 29) 8 Title [TITLE] (p. 50) 9 Language of the Title [LANGUAGE FOR TITLE]

(p. 50)

: Size of the Title [SIZE] (p. 50) ; Colour of the Date/Time/Title Indication

[COLOUR] (p. 50)

< Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu

1 Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording [M.SENSOR]

(p. 54)

2 Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (p. 46) 3 Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

≥If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the menu changes

back to the Main-Menu.

[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu 2

4 Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] (p. 44, 46) 5 Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] (p. 44, 48) 6 Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

[DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu 4 (p. 16)

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu 5

= Tape Length [TAPE2] (p. 19) > Counter Display Mode [DISPLAY] (p. 71) ? Counter Reset [C.RESET] (p. 69) @ Self-Recording [SELF SHOOT] (p. 27) A Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

[LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu 6 (p. 17)

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[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu 5

[LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu 6

TAPE 30 45 60

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

SELF SHOOT NOR. MIR.

RETURN ---- YES

DISPLAY SETUP

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 7

B C D E

OTHER FUNCTIONS

REC SPEED SP LP TALLY LAMP OFF ON VOICE ZOOM OFF ON DEMO MODE OFF ON S-VHS ET OFF ON

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 7

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

B Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED]

≥[SP] means Standard Play. Recording is possible

for the time indicated on the cassette. [LP] means Long Play. Recording is possible for approximately double the time indicated on the cassette. However, the quality of the pictures recorded in the LP Mode is slightly inferior compared to those recorded in the SP Mode.

≥If you set [S-VHS ET] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Sub-Menu to [ON], [REC SPEED] is automatically set to [SP]. Even if you later set [S-VHS ET] to [OFF], [REC SPEED] remains set to [SP]. Therefore, to use the LP Mode when recording in the VHS format, set [REC SPEED] to [LP].

C Recording Lamp [TALLY LAMP] (p. 23) D Voice Zoom [VOICE ZOOM] (P. 29) E Demonstration Mode [DEMO MODE] (p. 69) F S-VHS ET Mode [S-VHS ET] (p. 22)

≥When an S-VHS-C cassette is inserted in the Movie

Camera, [S-VHS] is indicated instead of [S-VHS ET] and you can set it to [ON] or [OFF] to select or cancel the S-VHS recording format.

≥If you insert an S-VHS-C cassette with a broken out

erasure prevention tab, [S-VHS ET] is indicated instead of [S-VHS], however, this is not a malfunction. If you want to perform recording, use a cassette with an intact tab. (p. 19)

≥If you set [REC SPEED] on the [OTHER

FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [LP], [S-VHS ET] is automatically set to [OFF].

G Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

LCD/EVF SETUP

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD COLOUR

EVF BRIGHTNESS

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

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu in VCR Mode 8

TAPE 30 45 60 DISPLAY ALL MEMORY

OFF C.RESET ---- YES

RETURN ---- YES

VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]

1. DISPLAY SETUP

2. LCD/EVF SETUP

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

DISPLAY SETUP

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

H Tape Length [TAPE2] (p. 19) I Counter Display Mode [DISPLAY] (p. 71) J Counter Reset [C.RESET] (p. 69) K Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

[LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu 6 (p. 17)

Basic Operations

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Setting the Date and Time

If you select the [DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, the menu shown below appears.

DATE/TIME SETUP

YEAR 2001

MONTH 10 DATE 15 HOUR 14 MIN. 30

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

The initial setting of date and time is 0:00, 1st January, 2000.

For example: To set the clock to 15th October

2001, 14:30.

1 Turn the [34] Dial to set to [2001].

≥The years change in the following order:

…1990…1991…2000…2089…1990…

2 Press the [SET] Button to select

[MONTH].

3 Turn the [34] Dial to set to [10]. 4 Press the [SET] Button to select [DATE]. 5 Turn the [34] Dial to set to [15].

6 Press the [SET] Button to select [HOUR]. 7 Turn the [34] Dial to set to [14]. 8 Press the [SET] Button to select [MIN.]. 9 Turn the [34] Dial to set to [30].

10 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.

≥If you select the [DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu

when the button-type battery is not inserted into the Movie Camera or is exhausted, the MainMenu disappears and the [0] Indication flashes instead. Insert a new button-type battery (p. 11) and then set the date and time again.

≥As the Movie Camera’s built-in clock is subject to

slight imprecision, be sure to check the indicated time before recording.

≥The clock employs the 24-hour system.

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Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

If you select the [LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] or the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] MainMenu, the following items are displayed.

LCD/EVF SETUP

LCD BRIGHTNESS

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

LCD COLOUR

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

EVF BRIGHTNESS

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

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

Basic Operations

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 the screen is.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR]

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 the colours are.

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 the screen is.

1 Press the [SET] Button to select the item

that you want to adjust.

2 Turn the [34] Dial to increase or decrease

the vertical bars of the Bar Indication.

The Bar Indication is divided into 8 steps. The more vertical bars are shown, the stronger the brightness or colour saturation is.

Exiting the Menu

Press the [MENU] Button twice.

≥These adjustments have no influence on the

actual picture recorded.

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Title Procedure

Inserting a 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. Before inserting the cassette, make sure that the tape is tight. If it is loose, turn the cog wheel in the direction of the arrow to tighten it.

Slide the [3 OPEN] Lever to open the LCD Monitor (approx. 90°).

EJECT

Push the [< EJECT] Button.

EJECT

Cog Wheel

OPEN

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¥ Selecting the Correct Tape Length

To ensure that the Remaining Tape Time Indication displayed during recording and playback is correct, you need to set the tape length that matches that of the inserted cassette.

Camera Mode

DISPLAY SETUP

TAPE 30 45 60

DISPLAY ALL

C.RESET ---- SELF SHOOT NOR.

RETURN ----

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

1 Press the [MENU] Button.

≥The Main-Menu appears.

2 Turn the [34] Dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP]

and then press the [SET] Button.

3 Turn the [34] Dial to select [TAPE2]. 4 Press the [SET] Button to select the correct

tape length.

≥The selected tape length is marked with the [1] Mark. ≥The Tape Length Indications change in the following

order:

VCR Mode

Insert the cassette with its window in position

DISPLAY SETUP

TAPE 30 45 60

DISPLAY ALL

C.RESET ----

RETURN ----

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Close the Cassette Compartment by pressing the [LOCK] Button.

Preventing Accidental Erasure of Recordings

Break off the tab with a screwdriver in the direction of the arrow prevents recording. To record again, cover the hole firmly with two layers of adhesive tape.

[30] [45] [60]

[230] [245] [260]

5 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu.

Remarks, etc.

≥If a cassette with broken out erasure prevention tab is

inserted, the [ Y ] Indication flashes.

Confirming the Remaining Tape Time

During recording and playback, the Remaining Tape Time Indication always know how much time you have left on the cassette.

≥If you start recording or playback, the [R] Indication

flashes for a few seconds, while the Movie Camera calculates the remaining tape time.

≥When the remaining tape time is less than 2 minutes,

the [R] Indication and the Remaining Tape Time Indication start to flash.

≥This function is only meant as a guide. The

Remaining Tape Time Indication is subject to imprecision due to either user error (such as incorrectly selected tape length) or stretching of the tape.

≥When you use a cassette bearing the [P] mark or

other special types of cassettes, the Remaining Tape Time Indication may not be very precise.

2 is automatically displayed, so you

R 0:30

Basic Operations

Tab

Adhesive Tape

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Title Procedure

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. Before adjusting the Viewfinder, make sure that the LCD Monitor is completely closed.

Never aim the Movie Camera with its Viewfinder or Lens directly at the sun; this could damage internal parts of the unit.

Eyepiece Corrector Lever

VCR

Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [CAMERA] or [VCR].

Turn the switch while pressing the button

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

CAMERA

OFF

If necessary, adjust the angle of the Viewfinder by tilting it upward.

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. 26)

≥Due to limitations in production technology, there may

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

Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [CAMERA] or [VCR].

Turn the switch while pressing the button

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

Push the [3OPEN] Lever and turn out the LCD Monitor approximately 90° in the direction of the arrow.

The Viewfinder turns off.

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Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Lever.

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Attaching the Lens Cap

Attach the shorter loop of the Lens Cap Cord to the Grip Belt.

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

You can attach the Lens Cap to the Lens Cap Holder on the Grip Belt.

Basic Operations

≥Before you start recording, remove the Lens Cap. ≥When not actually recording, always attach the

Lens Cap to the Lens to protect it.

Remarks, etc.

≥Do not hold the Movie Camera by

the Viewfinder or apply any pressure on it.

≥If sunlight or other strong light

enters the Viewfinder, sparkling noise will occur on the Viewfinder screen. If you block off the light, this phenomenon disappears after a few minutes and does not affect the recorded picture.

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

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

180˚

90˚

≥If a subject with strong contrast or a

menu is displayed in the Viewfinder, a ghost image may remain temporarily. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

≥The picture seen on the LCD Monitor looks slightly

Stretched vertically, however, the actually recorded picture remains unaffected by this.

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor close until the [3OPEN] Lever locks with a click.

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V C R

VCR

CAMERA

OFF

CAMERA

WINDOW

Title Procedure

Recording (Filming)

When the [AUTO] Indication appears, you can simply turn on the Movie Camera and press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording, and the focus and white balance are adjusted automatically.

≥If the [AUTO] Indication does not appear in the

Viewfinder or on the LCD Monitor, press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until the [AUTO] Indication appears.

¥¥

¥ About the VHS Formats

¥¥

With this Movie Camera, you can choose one of the following 3 different formats for recording:

1. VHS : also called “normal” or “conventional VHS” format

2. S-VHS (Super-VHS) : developed based on the VHS format but featuring higher resolution and picture quality (The [

3. S-VHS ET (Super-VHS Expansion Technology): This function allows recording and playback in S-VHS quality picture on a normal VHS-C cassette

(The [S-VHS ET] Indication appears.)

(Recording in this format is only possible in the SP Mode.)

≥When you insert a VHS-C cassette:

If you set [S-VHS ET] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON], recording is performed in the S-VHS ET format, and if you set [S-VHS ET] to [OFF], recording is performed in the VHS format. (p. 15)

Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [CAMERA] while pressing the button

The [CAMERA] Lamp lights.

OFF

VCR

] Indication appears.)

CAMERA

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

Recording starts and the [%] Indication and the

[REC] Indication appear. ([REC] means Recording.)

RECORD

[PROG. AE] Button

≥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. 26 White Balance: p. 52

REC

CAMERA

WINDOW

INFO-

V C R

∫ Index Signals (VISS)

Many VHS VCRs feature the Index Search and Intro Scan Functions that make it easy to locate the beginning of scenes marked with index signals. This Movie Camera automatically records an index signal in the following cases: ≥Start recording after connecting the AC Adaptor

or attaching the Battery.

≥Start recording after inserting a cassette. ≥Start recording after changing from the VCR

Mode to the Camera Mode.

The [INDEX] Indication flashes briefly while the Movie Camera records an index signal.

INDEX

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≥When you insert an S-VHS-C cassette:

If you set [S-VHS] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] SubMenu to [ON], recording is performed in the S-VHS format, and if you set [S-VHS] to [OFF], recording is performed in the VHS format. (p. 15)

Cassette

VHS-C

S-VHS-C

Recording

Format

VHS

(SP/LP)

S-VHS ET

(SP)

VHS

(SP/LP)

S-VHS

(SP/LP)

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

The [PAUSE] Indication appears.

PAUSE

Compatible

Playback

Equipment

VHS, S-VHS,

S-VHS ET, SQPB

S-VHS,

S-VHS ET, SQPB

VHS, S-VHS,

S-VHS ET, SQPB

S-VHS,

S-VHS ET, SQPB

To finish recording: Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [OFF].

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

≥ A cassette that was recorded in the S-VHS or S-

VHS ET format can also be played back on other SVHS, S-VHS ET, or SQPB (S-VHS Quasi Playback) video equipment. (However, with some equipment, playback may not be possible. In that case, connect this Movie Camera directly to the TV. (p. 34))

≥ If you want to record and play back with highest

possible picture quality or store the cassettes for a long time, we recommend that you use S-VHS-C cassettes and record in the S-VHS format.

≥ If you record in the S-VHS ET format, the picture

quality may not be very good with certain types of cassettes. To avoid negative surprises, we recommend that you make a trial recording and confirm that the quality of the recorded picture is satisfactory. (To ensure optimum picture quality, we recommend the use of HG (high-grade) type cassettes.)

Remarks, etc.

≥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 [CAMERA/ OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF] and then to [CAMERA] again.

≥During recording, the Programme AE Function

(p. 42) is locked. Therefore, even if you accidentally press the [PROG. AE] Button during Recording, the Programme AE Mode does not change.

≥Due to limitations in production technology, there

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

≥When recording in a dimly lit location, the picture

may become noisy and less sharp, so we recommend that you use the IR/Video DC Light (optional), etc. to brighten up the scene.

≥If you use an E55 type cassette for recording, the

picture may contain some distortion when you play it back. However, this is not a malfunction of the Movie Camera.

Basic Operations

∫ Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp

The Recording Indicating Lamp lights during recording to let the people in front of the Movie Camera know that recording is being performed. If you set [TALLY LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [OFF], the Recording Lamp will not light up during a recording.

Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp

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CAMERA

BLC

TBC

WINDOW

INFO-

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Title Procedure

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.)

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;W.B

∫1

BLC

TBC

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

Keep the Backlight Button [BLC] pressed.

The backlight is being compensated as long as you keep the Button pressed, and the subject is recorded more brightly. (The picture brightens up as a whole.)

Checking If the Picture Is Recorded

(Recording Check)

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

Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause

(Camera Search)

You can view recorded scenes when the Movie Camera is in the Recording Pause Mode. The Camera Search Function is convenient to search for a scene from which you want to start recording a new scene with smooth scene-to-scene transition.

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

The [CHK] Indication

1 appears. After checking, the

Movie Camera returns to the Recording Pause Mode and is ready for recording the next scene. ([CHK] means Check)

s SEARCH

CHK

Keep the Reverse Search Button [sSEARCH] or the Forward Search Button [SEARCHr] pressed for more than 1 second.

≥Pressing the [sSEARCH] Button plays back the

picture in reverse direction.

≥Pressing the [SEARCHr] Button plays back the

picture in forward direction.

s SEARCH

SEARCH r

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Remarks, etc.

Basic Operations

Returning to Normal Recording

Release the Backlight Button [BLC].

TBC

BLC

Starting to Record from the Desired Position:

Release the pressed Search Button.

The Movie Camera is in the Recording Pause Mode.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.

The Movie Camera starts recording a new scene with smooth scene-toscene transition.

≥The sky may appear whitish. ≥When recording with the sun striking the subject at an

angle, star-shaped light reflections may be recorded in the picture.

≥When recording a subject in front of a very bright

background, the subject may still appear dark in the picture.

≥In some cases, the subject may look clear, but the

background may be overexposed (almost completely white). However, this is normal and not a malfunction.

≥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.

≥If the Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) of the previous

and the new recording are different, the playback picture may be distorted.

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VCR

CAMERA

OFF

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Recording Yourself

(Recording with the LCD Monitor Facing Forward)

Turning the LCD Monitor so that it faces forward, allows you to aim the Movie Camera and view the picture in the Viewfinder, while the persons in front of the camera can check the picture on the LCD Monitor during recording. If you mount the Movie Camera on a tripod and use the Remote Controller, you can also take part in the action that you are recording and check the picture from the front on the LCD Monitor.

INFO-

V C R

CAMERA

WINDOW

PROG. AE

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

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

Focusing on the Subject Manually

(Manual Focus)

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

Press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until an indication other than [AUTO] Indication appears.

PROG. AE

Turn the [MF] Dial until the subject is in focus.

The [MF] indication appears. ([MF] means Manual Focus.)

MF/ TRACKING

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∫ 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 [SELF SHOOT] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [MIR.]. 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.

≥It is not possible to display and record the Date, Time

and/or Title Indication in the Mirror Mode.

If you turn the LCD Monitor so that it faces forward, the Viewfinder also automatically turns on. However, in the following cases, the Viewfinder turns off:

≥Changing from the Camera to the VCR Mode. ≥Closing the LCD Monitor with the screen facing

outward (as shown below).

≥In the Mirror Mode, only the following indications are

displayed. Indication [°] appears, turn the LCD Monitor backward so that you can confirm the actual Warning/Alarm Indication.

[¥]: Recording [;¥]: Recording Pause [x]: Remaining Battery Power [°]: Warning/Alarm Indication

When the General Warning/Alarm

x¥

(In addition to these indications, the Counter Indication and the Programme AE Mode Indications can also appear in the Viewfinder.)

Remarks, etc.

Basic Operations

Cancelling the Manual Focusing Mode

Press the [FOCUS] Button once to make the [MF] Indication disappear Button repeatedly until the [AUTO] Indication appears.

FOCUS / SET

PROG. AE

2. Or, press the [PROG. AE]

≥It is not possible to adjust the focus when a menu is

displayed.

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

3 before you adjust

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VOL

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

DIGITAL EFFECT

TITLE SETUP

DATE/TIME SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

LCD/EVF SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

TITLE SETUP

DATE/TITLE

TITLE LANGUAGE FOR TITLE SIZE

RETURN ----

DATE TIME TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY

ENGLISH

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

NORMAL

WHITECOLOUR

Title Procedure

Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the Recording Angle

(Zooming In/Out)

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

[W]

Zooming Out

VCR

CAMERA

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

V C R

INFO-

WINDOW

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.

CAMERA

OFF

v.zoom

zooming

Zooming In

[T]

magnification

Recording with the Time and/or Date Superimposed in the Picture

Confirm that [CAMERA] Lamp is lit.

INFO-

V C R

CAMERA

WINDOW

After displaying the [TITLE SETUP] SubMenu... (p.14):

Turn the [34] Dial to select [DATE/TITLE].

MF/ TRACKING

VOL

Press the [SET] Button to select the desired indication.

FOCUS / SET

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DATE/ TITLE

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[DATE TIME] Date and Time (h/m)

HOLIDAY

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[DATE TITLE] Date and Title

≥The indications change in the order 1 to 6.

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[DATE] Date only

[TITLE] Title only

¥ Voice Zoom

This function makes it possible to record the voices of distant persons slightly louder and more clearly, by emphasizing the frequency range of human voices according to the zoom position of the Movie Camera’s lens. To activate the Voice Zoom Function, set [VOICE ZOOM] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] MainMenu to [ON]. (p. 12)

≥The [V.ZOOM] Indication appears. ≥The Voice Zoom Function works within the zoom

range up to 14k: above that point, its effect remains unchanged.

≥Depending on the distance of the person(s) and the

surrounding sounds, the Voice Zoom Function may not have much effect.

[DATE TIME TITLE] Date, Time and Title

HOLIDAY

[DATE TIMErSECONDS] Date and Time (h/m/s)

Remarks, etc.

≥The further you push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward

[W] or [T], the faster the zooming speed becomes.

≥When you have zoomed to the tele setting, precise

focusing is only possible on subjects no closer than

1.8 metres.

≥This Function also can be operated with Remote

Controller. (p. 59)

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 down to a distance of approximately 5 mm between lens and subject. This allows recording very small subjects such as insects. ≥When using the Macro Close-up Function, we

recommend that you use the IR/Video DC Light (optional), etc. rather than the 0 Lux Night View Function to brighten up the scene.

Basic Operations

Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu Function.

The selected Date/Time/ Title Indication appears.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

≥If the button-type battery for the built-in clock is not

inserted into the Movie Camera or is exhausted, only the title is displayed. (p. 11)

≥When you turn the Movie Camera off and then on

again, none of the above indications are displayed.

≥The Date/Time/Title Indication remains displayed

when you exit the [TITLE SETUP] Menu after having change the language of the title, the type of Date/ Time/Title Indication, the title itself, the size of the title or the colour of the title. (p. 50)

Deleting the Date/Time/Title Indication

During recording or when the Movie Camera is in the Recording Pause Mode, press the [DATE/TITLE] Button to make the Date/Time/Title Indication disappear.

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INFO-

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

INFO-

WINDOW

CAMERA

V C R

CAMERA

WINDOW

Title Procedure

Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the Movie Camera

(Playback)

You can play back recorded scenes right after recording.

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∫1

BLC

TBC

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [VCR] while pressing the Button

The [VCR] Lamp lights.

1 .

Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape.

Rewind the tape to the point where the recording started. ≥When the tape reaches

the beginning during rewinding, it automatically stops.

s SEARCH

Fast-Forwarding

Press the [5] Button in the Stop Mode. ≥When the tape reaches the end, it automatically

rewinds to the beginning.

SEARCH r

High-Speed Rewinding

Press the [6] Button for more than 1 second in the Stop Mode.

≥The [≈] Indication appears.

s SEARCH

≈

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∫ TBC (Time Base Corrector) Function

Playback of certain cassettes can cause slight horizontal shaking of the picture or other distortion. To minimize such distortion and ensure a stable playback picture, this Movie Camera is equipped with the TBC Function. This function is automatically activated within a few seconds after playback has started, and the

[

TBC] Indication appears.

∫ Cancelling the TBC Function

With certain cassettes, however, the TBC Function could cause slight vertical shaking or other distortion in the playback picture. In this case, first try to adjust the tracking (p. 32). If this does not improve the picture, cancel the TBC Function by keeping the [TBC] Button pressed until the you want to turn the TBC Function on again, press the [TBC] Button for a few seconds until the Indication reappears. Even if you cancel the TBC Function, it is automatically turned back on when you switch the Movie Camera from the Camera Mode to the VCR Mode.

Press the [1] Button to start playback.

≥The [!] Indication

appears.

≥When the tape reaches

the end, it automatically rewinds to the beginning.

BLC

TBC

[

TBC] Indication disappears. If

[

TBC

To stop playback: Press the [∫] Button .

∫ In the Following Cases, the TBC

Function Does Not Work:

≥≥

≥In the Cue, Review or Still Playback Mode

≥≥ ≥≥

≥When using the Camera Search or Recording

≥≥

Check Function

≥≥

≥When adjusting the tracking

≥≥ ≥≥

≥When playing back an unrecorded part on the

≥≥

tape

When you play back a cassette with stretched, shrunk or otherwise damaged tape, the TBC Function does not work correctly (it may repeatedly turn on and off). In this case, cancel the TBC Function.

]

Remarks, etc.

≥During High-Speed Rewinding, the tape winding

sound is louder.

≥When rewinding the tape to the beginning, the Movie

Camera automatically changes over from the HighSpeed Rewinding Mode to the Rewinding Mode near the beginning of the tape, and it switches over to the Stop Mode at the beginning of the tape.

≥When using the Remote Controller, press the [6]

Button for more than 3 seconds.

≥During High-Speed Rewinding, the Tape Counter

shows [0:00.00].

Basic Operations

∫

¥ Adjusting the Sound Volume

Push the [sVOLr] Lever toward [r] to increase the volume or push it toward [s] to decrease the volume. The [VOLUME] Indication appears and the number of bars increases or decreases. When you release the Lever, this indication disappears. You can also adjust the volume with the Remote Controller. Increase the volume by pressing the [T] Button, or decrease it by pressing the [W] Button. This adjustment is only possible during playback.

≥Because the speaker contains a magnet, do not

bring a cassette near the speaker. It could adversely influence the recorded content.

VOL

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s SEARCH SEARCH r

;W.B

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

∫1

BLC

TBC

Title Procedure

Using the Cue, Review and Still Playback Functions During Normal Playback

Perform the following operations with the Movie Camera in the VCR mode ([VCR] Lamp lights) and in the Normal Playback Mode.

Eliminating Picture Distortions

(Manual Tracking Adjustment)

This Movie Camera adjusts the tracking automatically. With certain cassettes, however, the tracking adjustment may not be precise. In this case, adjust the tracking manually.

Cue Playback

Keep the [5] Button pressed during playback.

SEARCH r

Press the [FOCUS/SET] Button briefly during playback.

The [TRACK.] Indication appears.

Review Playback

Keep the [6] Button pressed during playback.

s SEARCH

Turn the [TRACKING] Dial to adjust the tracking.

White noise bars

TRACK. TBC

FOCUS / SET

MF/ TRACKING

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Remarks, etc.

Basic Operations

Search Lock Function

For longer Cue or Review Playback, press the [5] Button or the [6] Button 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 [1] Button.

Returning to the Auto Tracking Mode

Press [FOCUS/SET] Button for more than 2 seconds during playback.

Still Playback

Press the [;] Button during Normal Playback. To return to Normal Playback, press the [;] Button again.

;W.B

;

≥If you leave the Movie Camera in the Still Playback

Mode for about 6 minutes, it automatically switches over to the Stop Mode. And, if the Movie Camera is being powered by the Battery, it switches off completely after a further 6 minutes.

≥The sound is played back only during normal

playback.

≥In the Cue, Review and Still Playback Modes,

horizontal noise bars appear in the picture, or the picture may become black and white or distorted.

≥The picture reproduced on the LCD Monitor contains

less noise than the picture in the Viewfinder. During playback on a TV, however, the picture noise is the same as in the Finder.

≥The horizontal noise bars have a different pattern in

the SP mode and LP mode.

≥During Cue or Review Playback, no indications are

displayed on the LCD Monitor.

≥The Tracking Adjustment Function is automatically

cancelled when the [TRACKING] Dial is not turned for 5 seconds.

≥It may not be possible to remove the noise bars

completely.

≥It is not possible to adjust the tracking when a menu

is displayed.

≥If you eject the cassette after adjusting the tracking,

the adjusted setting is cancelled.

FOCUS / SET

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To Video Output Socket.

1 S-VHS Scart Adaptor (universally available)

To Video Input Socket.

To S-Video

Input Socket. To Audio Input Socket.

To Audio Output Socket.

To S-Video Output Socket.

S-VHS Scart Cable (universally available)

Title Procedure

Playing Back on a TV

By connecting the Movie Camera to a TV, you can watch playback of the recorded scenes on the TV screen.

AV Cable

S-Video Cable

Connect the Audio Output Socket [A] and the Video Output Socket [V] on the Movie Camera with the audio and video input sockets on the TV.

Use the AV Cable (supplied) to connect to the TV. If your TV is equipped with an SVideo socket, also connect the S-Video Cable (not supplied).

After Use

Take out the cassette. (p. 18)

EJECT

Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [OFF].

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

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On the TV, select the AV input channel which corresponds to the audio and video input sockets that you have connected the Movie Camera to.

Remarks, etc.

≥Before connecting, turn off both the Movie Camera

and the TV for safety’s sake.

≥If your TV is not equipped with audio and video input

sockets, an S-VHS Scart Adaptor available) is necessary. Consult your dealer. (When you use an S-VHS Scart Adaptor, it is not necessary to connect the plug for the video signal of the AV Cable.)

1 (universally

Basic Operations

Close the LCD Monitor.4Remove the Battery

(p. 9) and retract the Viewfinder.

Attaching the Lens Cap

After use, attach the supplied Lens Cap to the Lens to protect it.

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FADE

Title Procedure

Starting to Record with Gradually Appearing Picture and Sound

(Fading In)

Fading in lets you make the picture and sound appear gradually at the beginning of a recording.

VCR

With the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause Mode, keep the [FADE] Button pressed.

The picture gradually disappears.

CAMERA

OFF

When the picture has completely disappeared, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

Ending the Recording of a Scene with Gradually Disappearing Picture and Sound

(Fading Out)

Fading out lets you make the picture and sound disappear gradually at the end of a recording.

During recording, keep the [FADE] Button pressed.

The picture gradually disappears.

After the picture has completely disappeared, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording.

The Movie Camera is in the Recording Pause Mode.

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

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Approximately 3 seconds after the recording has started, release the [FADE] Button.

The picture gradually appears again.

FADE

Release the [FADE] Button.

Remarks, etc.

Advanced Operations

FADE

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Title Procedure

Creating Your Own Titles and Inserting Them During Recording

(Digital Superimposer Function)

This function lets you store the image of a handwritten title, signboard, printed title, (or some similar object with strong contrast) in the Movie Camera’s digital image memory. Then you can change the dark parts of this image to a desired colour and superimpose it during recording.

STORE COLOUR

OFF/ON

Prepare a title that has strong contrast (e.g. write with a thick black marker on white paper).

With the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause Mode, aim it at the title.

If the Full Auto Mode does not provide a sharp picture, adjust the focus manually. (p. 26)

RED

Press the [COLOUR] Button repeatedly until the desired colour is displayed.

RED

COLOUR

YEL

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Press the [STORE] Button for more than 2 seconds.

The title is now stored in the digital image memory and it remains displayed.

STORE

OFF/ON

Press the [OFF/ON] Button briefly to make the title disappear.

Pressing the [OFF/ON] Button briefly repeatedly makes the title appear and disappear.

Remarks, etc.

≥The title stored in the digital image memory may be

automatically cancelled when you store a new title.

≥The title stored in the digital image memory may be

automatically cancelled or it may be missing partially when the Battery is removed, the AC Adaptor is disconnected or the Battery becomes discharged.

≥By displaying the title which you stored in the digital

image memory and using the Digital Fade 1, Digital Fade 2 or Digital Fade 3 Function, you can fade the title together with the picture. (p. 48)

≥It is not possible to apply the Negative Effect when

storing a title in the digital image memory.

≥After turning the Movie Camera off and then on

again, the title that had been displayed in the picture is no longer displayed. To make it appear again, press the [OFF/ON] Button.

≥When you want to capture a small title, use the

Macro Close-up Function. (p. 29)

≥As the title picture is automatically cropped on all four

sides, aim the Movie Camera so that there is sufficient empty space around the actual title.

≥The colours of the title change in the following order:

WHT

(White)

BLK

(Black)

YEL

(Yellow)

BLU

(Blue)

MAG

(Magenta)

GRN

(Green)

RED

(Red)

CYN

(Cyan)

Advanced Operations

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STORE

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

STORE

OFF/ON

Title Procedure

Creating Your Own Titles and Inserting Them During Recording (cont.)

(Digital Superimposer Function) ∫ Inserting Your Own Title at the Beginning of

a Recording

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

Press the [OFF/ON] Button to make the title appear.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.

RED

∫ Inserting Your Own Title During Recording

RED

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

At the point where you want to insert the title, press the [OFF/ON] Button to make the title appear.

STORE

OFF/ON

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Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording.

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording.

Remarks, etc.

≥Confirm that the colour indicated is suitable for the

intended scene. If necessary, change the colour. (p. 38)

≥To make the title disappear while the recording of the

scene continues, press the [OFF/ON] Button briefly.

≥To make the title disappear while the recording of the

scene continues, press the [OFF/ON] Button briefly.

Advanced Operations

VCR

CAMERA

OFF

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Title Procedure

PROG. AE

Recording in Special Situations

(Programme AE)

This function lets you select Automatic Exposure settings optimized for special recording situations.

PROG. AE

Press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until the indication of the desired mode ([5], [7], [N], [Ω] or [º]) appears.

[5] Sports Mode To record scenes with fast-moving subjects such as sports scenes.

[7] Portrait Mode To make subjects stand out sharply from the background.

[4] Low Light Mode To record dark scenes more brightly.

[Ω] Spotlight Mode To record subjects under bright spotlights such as at a party, in the theatre, etc.

[º] Surf & Snow Mode To record subjects in brightly lit surroundings such as on a ski slope, beach, etc.

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Remarks, etc.

Cancelling the Programme AE Function

Press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until none of the indications ([5], [7], [N], [Ω] or [º]) are displayed.

≥During recording, it is not possible to change the

recording mode ([AUTO], [MNL], [5], [7], [4], [Ω], [º]), even if you press the [PROG. AE] Button.

≥It is not possible to use any of the Programme AE

Modes when the 0 Lux Night View Mode is activated.

Sports Mode

≥When playing back scenes recorded in the Sports

Mode, you can enjoy slow motion and still playback of very sharp images with fine details.

≥During normal playback, movements in the picture

may not be smooth.

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent, mercury-vapour or

natrium lamps in this mode, as the colour and the brightness of the playback picture may fluctuate.

≥When recording subjects lit by strong lights or with

much light reflection, the playback picture may contain vertical streaks of light.

≥When the scene is not sufficiently lit, the [5]

indication flashes.

≥When using this mode for recording indoors, the

playback picture may flicker.

Portrait Mode

≥When using this mode for recording indoors, the

playback picture may flicker.

Low Light Mode

≥It may not be possible to sufficiently brighten up

extremely dark scenes.

≥The use of this mode for recording may cause noise

in the playback picture.

Spotlight Mode

≥When using this mode, the recorded picture may be

extremely dark.

≥If a subject is extremely bright, the recorded picture

may be whitish.

Surf & Snow Mode

≥If a subject is extremely bright, the recorded picture

may be whitish.

Advanced Operations

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FOCUS / SET

MF/ TRACKING

CAMERA

V C R

INFO-

WINDOW

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

DIGITAL EFFECT

TITLE SETUP

DATE/TIME SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

LCD/EVF SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

Title Procedure

Recording with Special Effects

(Digital Effects)

In addition to the Super Image Stabilizer and Digital Zoom, this Movie Camera offers you various digital effect modes to make it easy to enhance your scenes in many creative ways.

DIGITAL EFFECT

EFFECT1 OFF SIS D.ZOOM

EFFECT2 OFF

RETURN ----

SIS+D.ZOOM MOSAIC STRETCH

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Select the [DIGITAL EFFECT] on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu. (p. 12)

Turn the [34] Dial to select [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2].

MF/ TRACKING

Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]

1 Super Image Stabilizer Mode [SIS] (p. 46)

This prevents shaky pictures when recording in the tele range or from a moving vehicle.

2 Digital Zoom Mode [D.ZOOM] (p. 46)

It enlarges the subject beyond the optical zooming range.

3 Super Image Stabilizer and Digital Zoom

Mode [SIS_D.ZOOM] (p. 46)

This combination mode allows recording in the extreme tele range and prevents shaky picture.

4 Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC]

The picture becomes mosaic-like.

5 Stretch Mode [STRETCH]

The picture is stretched horizontally while its height remains unchanged.

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1234

250 250

67895:

NEGA

;

D.FADE2 WHT

Press the [SET] Button to select the desired digital effect.

FOCUS / SET

D.ZOOM

SOLARI

D.FADE3 BLK

Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu.

D.ZOOM

SEPIA

MOSAIC

B/W

STRETCH

D.FADE1 BLK

Remarks, etc.

≥When you select the Super Image Stabilizer Mode,

the [[] Lamp lights. When you select any other digital effect, the [©] Lamp lights.

≥If you set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF]

and then set it to [CAMERA] again, the indication of the selected digital effect flashes for a few seconds to inform you of the selected setting.

≥If you have set [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT]

Sub-Menu to [SEPIA] or [B/W], it is not possible to manually adjust the white balance. (p. 52)

Cancelling the Digital Effect

Set [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [OFF].

Advanced Operations

Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]

6 Negative Mode [NEGA]

The recorded pictures have reversed colours similar to photographic negatives.

7 Solarisation Mode [SOLARI]

The picture is recorded with an effect similar to a painting.

8 Sepia Mode [SEPIA]

Scenes are recorded with a brown tint similar to the colour of old photographs.

9 Black & White Mode [B/W]

The picture is recorded in black and white.

: Digital Fade 1 Mode [D.FADE1] (p. 48)

The picture fades in starting at the centre and extending toward the edges, and it fades out in reverse direction.

; Digital Fade 2 Mode [D.FADE2] (p. 48)

The picture fades in and fades out in small dots similar to snow melting or falling.

< Digital Fade 3 Mode [D.FADE3] (p. 48)

The picture fades in with a wipe effect screen and fades out.

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VOL

CAMERA

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

V C R

INFO-

WINDOW

Title Procedure

Recording with Minimised Camera Shake

(Super Image Stabilizer)

In recording situations where shaking of the Movie Camera is likely to happen, for example when you have zoomed in on a distant subject or when you record while walking, you can use this function to stabilize the image. ≥In case of very strong camera shake, it may not be

possible to stabilize the picture.

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

DIGITAL EFFECT

TITLE SETUP

DATE/TIME SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

LCD/EVF SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

DIGITAL EFFECT

EFFECT1 OFF SIS D.ZOOM

SIS+D.ZOOM MOSAIC STRETCH

EFFECT2 OFF

RETURN ---- 

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

SIS (Super Image Stabilizer) Mode

After displaying the [DIGITAL EFFECT] SubMenu... (p. 44)

Turn the [34] Dial to select [EFFECT1].

MF/ TRACKING

Press the [SET] Button to select [SIS] or [SISrD.ZOOM].

The [[] and/or [©] Lamp lights.

FOCUS / SET

Using the Digital Zoom Function

This function is convenient when you want to enlarge a very distant subject even more than is possible with the normal (optical) zoom which offers a magnification range of 1k–22k. For the Digital Zoom Function, you can choose between up to 45k, up to 100k and up to 250k magnification.

After displaying the [DIGITAL EFFECT] SubMenu... (p. 44)

Turn the [34] Dial to select [EFFECT1].

MF/ TRACKING

Press the [SET] Button to select the desired digital zoom range up to 45t, 100t or 250t.

FOCUS / SET

Press the [SET] Button to select [D.ZOOM] or [SISrD.ZOOM].

The [©] and/or [[] Lamp lights.

FOCUS / SET

Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu.

The [D.ZOOM] and/or [[] Indication appears.

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CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

DIGITAL EFFECT

TITLE SETUP

DATE/TIME SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

LCD/EVF SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

DIGITAL EFFECT

TITLE SETUP

DATE/TIME SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

LCD/EVF SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

DIGITAL EFFECT

EFFECT1 OFF SIS D.ZOOM

SIS+D.ZOOM MOSAIC STRETCH

EFFECT2 OFF

RETURN ----

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

D.Zoom Mode

Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu.

The [[] and/or [D.ZOOM] Indication appears.

[

Turn the [34] Dial to select [RETURN] and then press the [SET] Button to select [YES].

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET FOCUS / SET

CAMERA SETUP

M.SENSOR OFF

D.ZOOM

RETURN

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

45t 100t 250t

----

Cancelling the Super Image Stabilizer Function

Set [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] SubMenu to [OFF].

Select [D.ZOOM] on the [CAMERA SETUP] SubMenu. (p. 12)

MF/ TRACKING

Remarks, etc.

∫ In the Following Recording Conditions, the

Picture Stabilizing Effect May Not Be Sufficient:

≥

Subjects

≥Flat subjects ≥Dark subjects (In this case, the [[] Indication

flashes. Increase the amount of light.)

≥Subject under many fluorescent lamps. ≥

Under fluctuate and the colours may be unnatural.

Notes for Use of the Digital Zoom Function

≥When using the Digital Zoom Function, the picture

quality is somewhat reduced.

≥The zooming speed is variable. The farther you

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

≥Within the digital zoom range (23k–250k), it is not

possible to adjust the white balance manually or to cancel the manually adjusted white balance setting.

≥After selecting the Digital Zoom Mode on the Movie

Camera, digital zooming can also be operated with the Remote Controller. (p. 59)

with horizontal or vertical stripes

fluorescent lamps, the picture brightness may

Advanced Operations

Push toward [T] or [W] to zoom in or out as desired.

VOL

Cancelling the Digital Zoom Function

Set [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] SubMenu to [OFF].

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FADE

CAMERA

V C R

INFO-

WINDOW

COLOUR

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

DIGITAL EFFECT

TITLE SETUP

DATE/TIME SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

LCD/EVF SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

FADE

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

Title Procedure

Using the Digital Fade Functions

There are 3 Digital Fade Modes available.

Digital Fade 1 [D.FADE1]

Digital Fade 2 [D.FADE2]

Digital Fade 3 [D.FADE3]

D.FADE1 BLK

DIGITAL EFFECT

EFFECT1 OFF

EFFECT2 OFF NEGA SOLARI

RETURN ----

SEPIA B/W D.FADE1 D.FADE2 D.FADE3

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

After displaying the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu... (p. 44)

Set [EFFECT2] to [D.FADE1], [D.FADE2] or [D.FADE3] and exit the Menu.

The [©] Lamp lights.

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

D.FADE2 WHT

D.FADE3 BLK

D.FADE2 WHT

D.FADE3 BLK

D.FADE2 WHT

D.FADE3 BLK

∫ To Fade in:

With the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause Mode, keep the [FADE] Button pressed.

The picture gradually disappears.

∫ To Fade out:

During recording, keep the [FADE] Button pressed.

The picture gradually disappears.

When the picture has completely disappeared, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.

After the picture has completely disappeared, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording.

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

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While keeping the [FADE] Button pressed, repeatedly press the [COLOUR] Button until the desired colour

FADE

1 is displayed.

COLOUR

Approximately 3-4 seconds after the recording has started, release the [FADE] Button.

The picture gradually appears again.

Remarks, etc.

Cancelling the Selected Digital Fade Function

Set [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [OFF].

≥The colours of the Digital Fade change in the

following order:

BLK

(Black)

BLU

(Blue)

WHT

(White)

GRN

(Green)

YEL

(Yellow)

CYN

(Cyan)

MAG

(Magenta)

RED

(Red)

Advanced Operations

Release the [FADE] Button.

FADE

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DATE/

TITLE

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

Title Procedure

Recording with Pre-programmed Titles Inserted in the Picture

You can insert one of 10 pre-programmed titles when recording of special occasions such as weddings and birthday parties. These titles are available in 6 languages.

≥Be sure to turn the Movie Camera off before

removing the Battery or disconnecting the AC Adaptor. Disconnecting the power supply while the Movie Camera is on erases the Date/Time/Title Indication stored in memory.

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

After displaying the [TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu... (p.12)

Turn the [34] Dial to select [LANGUAGE FOR TITILE]

MF/ TRACKING

Press [SET] Button repeatedly to select the desired language.

FOCUS / SET

Turn the [34] Dial to select [COLOUR]

MF/ TRACKING

Press the [SET] Button repeatedly to select the desired colour.

Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu.

FOCUS / SET

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HOLIDAY

DATE/TITLE

TITLE

LANGUAGE FOR TITLE

SIZE

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

DIGITAL EFFECT

TITLE SETUP

DATE/TIME SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

LCD/EVF SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Turn the [34] Dial to select [TITLE]

Press the [SET] Button repeatedly to select the

RETURN ----

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

DATE/TITLE

TITLE

LANGUAGE FOR TITLE SIZE

RETURN ----

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

desired title.

MF/ TRACKING

Turn the [34] Dial to select [SIZE]

Press the [SET] Button repeatedly to select

FOCUS / SET

[NORMAL] or [LARGE].

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

Deleting the Pre-programmed Title Indication

During recording or when the Movie Camera is in the Recording Pause Mode, press the [DATE/TITLE] Button to make the Title Indication disappear. To make it appear again, press the [DATE/TITLE] Button.

TITLE SETUP

DATE TIME TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY

ENGLISH NORMAL

YELLOWCOLOUR

TITLE SETUP

DATE TIME TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY

ENGLISH NORMAL

YELLOWCOLOUR

DATE/TITLE

TITLE LANGUAGE FOR TITLE SIZE

RETURN ----

DATE/TITLE

TITLE LANGUAGE FOR TITLE

SIZE

RETURN ----

TITLE SETUP

DATE TIME TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY

ENGLISH NORMAL

YELLOWCOLOUR

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

TITLE SETUP

DATE TIME TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY

ENGLISH NORMAL

YELLOWCOLOUR

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Remarks, etc.

≥Repeatedly pressing the [SET] Button changes the

language of the title in the following order:

[ENGLISH] l [GERMAN] l [FRENCH] l [ITALIAN] l [SPANISH] l [RUSSIAN] l [ENGLISH] l

≥Repeatedly pressing of the [SET] Button changes the

title in the following order: (In the other available languages, they are arranged in the same order.)

[HOLIDAY] l [HAPPY BIRTHDAY] l [WEDDING] l [FAMILY] l [PARTY] l [THE END] l [CONGRATULATIONS] l [MERRY CHRISTMAS] l [HAPPY MEMORIES] l [HAPPY NEW YEAR] l [HOLIDAY] l

≥You can select the colour of the title from among 8

colours.

≥Repeatedly pressing the [SET] Button changes the

colours of the title in the following order:

WHITE YELLOW RED

BLACK BLUE CYAN

≥When a large-size title is displayed, some

indications do not appear even if the corresponding modes are activated.

≥If you set [SIZE] on the [TITLE SETUP] Sub-

Menu to [LARGE], the large [RECORD] and [PAUSE] Indications, which usually appear briefly when you start or stop recording, do not appear.

≥When you change the title size from [NORMAL]

to [LARGE], the Title Indication changes as shown below.

MAGENTA

GREEN

Advanced Operations

HOLIDAY

≥The Date/Time/Title Indication remains displayed

when you exit the [TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu after having change the language of the title, the type of Date/Time/Title Indication (p.29), the title itself, the size of the title or the colour of the title.

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Title Procedure

Recording with Automatic White Balance Adjustment

After pressing the [PROG. AE] Button so that the [AUTO] Indication appears, it is possible to record pictures with natural colours under almost any recording condition.

;W.B

PROG. AE

Press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until the [AUTO] Indication appears.

Recording with Manual White Balance Adjustment

With this Movie Camera, you can also adjust the white balance manually. Use this mode for special subjects and recording conditions, for which the Full Auto Mode is not suitable, and for light sources outside the Auto White Balance Adjustment range 1 (p. 68). Use it also when you want to manually adjust the white balance for each new scene as professionals do.

Press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until an indication other than [AUTO] Indication appears.

PROG. AE

Attach the White Lens Cap and zoom in until the entire screen becomes white.

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Remarks, etc.

Notes about the Recording with Automatic White Balance Adjustment

≥Be careful not to cover the White Balance Sensor

for the Automatic White Balance Adjustment with your hand, etc. during recording.

≥If the [1] Indication is displayed with the [MNL],

[5], [7], [4], [Ω] or [º] Indication, press the [W.B] Button to make the [1] Indication disappear.

Notes about the Adjusting the White Balance Manually

≥If you use an additional light source with low

colour temperature (e.g. halogen lamp) while recording a subject with high colour temperature (e.g. blue sky or TV screen), unnatural colours will result.

≥If there are several light sources or if the

illumination is weak: In operation step 2, instead of attaching the Lens Cap, point the Movie Camera at a pure white subject.

≥If you want to record under weak illumination,

precise Manual White Balance Adjustment may not be possible. In this case, record in the [AUTO] Mode.

≥When the Sepia Mode, Black & White Mode or

0 Lux Night View Mode is used, it is not possible to manually adjust the white balance. Also, if the white balance was manually adjusted, it cannot be cancelled, even if you press the [W.B] Button.

Advanced Operations

Keep the [W.B] Button pressed until the [1] Indication stops flashing and remains lit.

;W.B ;W.B

Returning to the Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode

Press the [W.B] Button once. Or, press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until the [AUTO] indication appears.

In the Following Cases, the [1] Indication Flashes:

≥During manual adjustment of the white balance.

(If the surroundings are dark and the white balance cannot be adjusted, the [1] Indication keeps flashing.)

≥When the previously Manual White Balance

Adjustment is maintained.

≥When you are trying to adjust the white balance in

the digital zoom range (23k–250k). In this case, first adjust the white balance in the optical zoom range (1k–22k) and then zoom back to within the Digital Zoom Mode.

≥We recommend that you adjust the white balance

anew whenever there is a change in the recording situation.

PROG. AE

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CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

DIGITAL EFFECT

TITLE SETUP

DATE/TIME SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

LCD/EVF SETUP

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

Title Procedure

Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording

In this mode, recording automatically starts when the built-in Motion Sensor detects some movement in the picture.

≥Select the desired Date/Time/Title Indications before

activating the Motion-Sensor Mode. (p. 28, 50)

CAMERA SETUP M.SENSOR

D.ZOOM

RETURN

OFF ON 45X

----

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

M.SENSOR

D.ZOOM

RETURN

CAMERA SETUP

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

Select the [CAMERA SETUP] on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu. (p. 12)

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

OFF ON 45X

----

Turn the [34] Dial to select [M.SENSOR].

MF/ TRACKING

STDBY

MOTION SENSOR

REC

MOTION SENSOR

Cancelling the Motion Sensor Function During Stand-by Mode

Set [M.SENSOR] on the [CAMERA SETUP] SubMenu to [OFF].

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

Cancelling the Motion Sensor Function During Recording

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button for more than 2 seconds.

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

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Press the [SET] Button to select [ON].

FOCUS / SET

≥Approximately 1 second after the Movie Camera’s

Motion Sensor has detected movement in the picture, recording automatically starts. Approximately 10 seconds after movement in the picture has stopped, recording automatically stops and the Movie Camera is in the Motion Sensor Function Stand-by Mode.

≥When the Movie Camera remains in the Motion

Sensor Function Stand-by Mode for more than 6 minutes, the Viewfinder or LCD Monitor turns off to conserve power.

≥When the Motion Sensor again detects movement in

the picture, recording automatically restarts after approximately 4 seconds, and the Viewfinder or LCD Monitor turns on.

Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu.

The [STDBY] Indication appears.

Remarks, etc.

In the Following Recording Situations, the Motion Sensor May Not Work Correctly:

≥A white wall or another single-colour background

behind the subject.

≥A subject with horizontal, vertical or oblique stripes. ≥Sudden changes in the surrounding brightness. ≥Exposure of the Movie Camera to slight shocks or

vibration.

≥Recording in a dimly lit place. (The [MOTION

SENSOR] Indication flashes.)

≥Extremely slow or fast movement of the subject. ≥Very little movement of the subject. ≥A very small subject. ≥Movement of the subject near the edge of the

picture.

≥A background with horizontal or vertical stripes.

The Following Function Do Not Activate In the Motion Sensor Function Stand-by Mode:

≥Normal Recording ≥Super Image Stabilizer ≥Digital Zoom ≥Digital Effect ≥Recording Check ≥Camera Search Function.

The Following Situation Cancels the Motion Sensor Function:

≥If there is a power interruption.

≥To prevent accidental recording start caused by

Movie Camera movement, the Movie Camera should be mounted on a tripod or be otherwise secured in a very stable position.

≥Although you can select a Digital Effect on the

[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu when [M.SENSOR] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the Motion Sensor Function has priority and the selected digital effect is automatically cancelled.

≥When [M.SENSOR] on the [CAMERA SETUP]

Sub-Menu is set to [ON], it is not possible to manually start recording by pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button or to activate the Recording Check or Camera Search Function.

≥When you use the AC adaptor to power the Movie

Camera, the Motion Sensor Function Stand-by Mode will continue when no movement is detected in the picture, even when the tape has reached the end during recording. When you use the Battery to power the Movie Camera, it remains in the Motion Sensor Function Stand-by Mode until the Battery is discharged, at which time the [CAMERA] Lamp flashes for a few seconds.

≥To ensure correct functioning of the Motion Sensor

Function, the moving subject should be quite large in the picture. Therefore, when you have zoomed the lens to the maximum wide-angle position, the distance between lens and subject should preferably be within about 2 metres. For subjects at larger distances, be sure to zoom in accordingly.

≥The Movie Camera requires time to set up before

recording starts. Therefore, the beginning of movement is not recorded.

Advanced Operations

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0LUX

O LUX

OFF

built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters

Title Procedure

Recording in Dark Places without Any Illumination

(0 Lux Night View Function)

This function is convenient when you want to record at night in places without any illumination, for example for observing the behaviour of nocturnal animals, etc. In this mode, the Movie Camera emits infrared rays which makes it possible to record subjects that are invisible to the naked eye.

0LUX

Using the 0 Lux Night View Function together with the Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording Function in Dark Places without Any Illumination

If you use the 0 Lux Night View Function together with the Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording Function, recording starts automatically when the Movie Camera’s built-in Motion Sensor detects some movement in the picture. This combined function is convenient for easy, unattended animal observation recordings at night.

STDBY

MOTION SENSOR

0LUX

MOTION SENSOR

REC

0LUX

MF/ TRACKING

FOCUS / SET

Set the [0 LUX OFF/ON] Switch to [ON].

The [0LUX] Indication appears.

O LUX OFF

Set to [0 LUX OFF/ON] Switch to [ON].

The [0LUX] Indication appears.

O LUX OFF

Press the [SET] Button to select [ON].

Press the [MENU] Button.

The [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] MainMenu appears.

Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu.

The [STDBY] Indication appears.

FOCUS / SET

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Remarks, etc.

Cancelling this Function

Set the [0 LUX OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF]. The [0LUX] Indication disappears.

O LUX

OFF

Turn the [34] Dial to select the [CAMERA SETUP] and then press the [SET] Button.

The [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu appears.

MF/ TRACKING

Cancelling these Function During Standby Mode

Set [M.SENSOR] on the [CAMERA SETUP] SubMenu to [OFF] and then set the [0 LUX OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].

FOCUS / SET

Turn the [34] Dial to select [M.SENSOR].

Cancelling these Function During Recording

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button for more than 2 seconds and then set the [0 LUX OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].

MF/ TRACKING

Notes for Recording in Dark Places without Any Illumination

≥The built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters light. Be careful

not to cover them with your hand when recording.

≥Do not use the 0 Lux Night View Function in brightly lit

places and never aim the Movie Camera against the sun, as this could cause irreparable damage.

≥The playback picture of scenes recorded with the 0

Lux Night View Function will be in black and white.

≥If you change the setting of the [0 LUX OFF/ON]

Switch during recording, a switching noise is also recorded.

≥When recording in the 0 Lux Night View Function, it is

not possible to adjust the white balance manually or to cancel the manually adjusted white balance setting.

≥It is not possible to use any of the Programme AE

Modes when the 0 Lux Night View Mode is activated.

≥When using the 0 Lux Night View Function, the

subject should be within 3 metres from the Movie Camera.

≥When the automatic focusing is not precise, adjust the

focus manually.

≥If you do not want the Recording Indicating (Tally)

Lamp to light during recording using the 0 Lux Night View Function, set [TALLY LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [OFF].

≥If you use the Macro close-up Function and approach

extremely close to the subject when recording in the 0 Lux Night View Function, the infra-red beam from the Movie Camera’s built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters may not reach the subject.

≥As the iris is fully opened in the 0 Lux Night View

Mode, subjects in white or other light colours may be recorded whitish, blurred and with weak contrast.

Advanced Operations

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CAMERA

Remote Control Sensor

Transmitter

Window

Title Procedure

Remote Controller

Using the wireless Remote Controller supplied with the Movie Camera allows operating most of the Movie Camera’s major functions from a distance.

∫ Inserting the Batteries

Insert the supplied batteries before using the Remote Controller.

INFO-

V C R

WINDOW

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

Remove off the Battery Cover.

Insert the batteries with the polarity (+

and -)

correctly aligned.

∫ Using the Remote Controller

Set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch on the Movie Camera to [CAMERA] or [VCR].

≥When the [CAMERA] Lamp lights, you can use the

recording functions.

≥When the [VCR] Lamp lights, you can use the

playback functions.

VCR

CAMERA

OFF

CAMERA

OFF

CAMERA

V C R

INFO-

WINDOW

INFO-

WINDOW

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1 Zoom/Sound Volume Buttons [W/T]

START/STOP

VIDEO CAMERA

PLAY

;

PAUS E

∫

STOP

REW - SEARCH - FF

2 3

CAMERA Mode: To zoom in and out. (p. 28) VCR Mode: To adjust the volume of the

playback sound. (p. 31)

2 Rewind/Review Button [6]

To start review playback (p. 32) if pressed during normal playback; and to rewind the tape (p. 30) if pressed in the Stop Mode. Pressing it for more than 3 seconds in the Stop Mode rewinds the tape at high speed. (p. 30) Also to activate the Camera Search Function (p. 24) in reverse direction if kept pressed in the Recording Pause Mode. Pressing it briefly activates the Recording Check Function (p. 24).

3 Stop Button [∫]

To stop the tape. (p. 31)

4 Pause Button [;]

To pause playback. (p. 33) The playback picture stands still.

5 Playback Button [1]

To start playback. (p. 30)

6 Fast Forward/Cue Button [5]

To start cue playback (p. 32) if pressed during normal playback; and to fast-forward the tape (p. 30) if pressed in the Stop Mode. Also to activate the Camera Search Function (p. 24).

7 Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]

To start and pause recording. (p. 22)

Remarks, etc.

Replacing the Batteries

Replace the Battery Cover.

The life of the batteries is about 1 year. When the batteries are exhausted, purchase two new “AAA”, “UM-4” or “R03” type batteries and insert them in the same way as explained.

Aim the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor on the Movie Camera and press the appropriate button.

Distance to the Movie Camera: Less than 5 metres. Angle: Approximately 10° up, and 15° down, left and

right from centre axis.

Remote Control Sensor

Transmitter Window

≥Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. ≥Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and

Manganese.

≥Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. ≥Do not short-circuit the batteries. ≥When you do not use the Remote Controller for a

long time, take out the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place.

≥The operative range described on the left is valid for

using the Remote Controller indoors. When using it outdoors or under strong lights, it may not work correctly even within the left range.

≥Within a distance of about 1 metre, it is also possible

to use the Remote Controller from the side ([MENU] Button side).

≥Do not cover the Transmitter Window on the Remote

Controller with your hand, etc.

≥The zoom speed cannot be changed from the

Remote Controller. To prevent inadvertent operation by other infrared remote controllers, the Movie Camera needs to receive each command signal three times. For this reason, there is a slight delay between pressing the [W] or [T] Button on the Remote Controller and the actual operation of the zoom function on the Movie Camera.

Advanced Operations

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CAMERA

OFF

VCR

s SEARCH SEARCH r

;W.B

∫1

CAMERA

OFF

VCR

TBC

BLC

To Video Output Socket.

To Audio Output Socket.

To S-Video Output Socket.

Title Procedure

Copying onto an S-VHS (or VHS) Cassette

By connecting the AV Cable (supplied), you can copy the cassette recorded with this Movie Camera onto a VCR.

(Dubbing)

1 S-VHS Scart Adaptor

(universally available)

To Video Input Socket.

AV Cable

S-Video Cable

To S-Video Input Socket.

To Audio Input Socket.

S-VHS Scart Cable (universally available)

Movie Camera: Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [VCR].

Movie Camera: Insert the recorded cassette.

VCR: Start recording.

VCR: Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording.

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VCR: Insert an unrecorded cassette with intact erasure prevention tab.

As some settings (external input, tape speed, etc.) on the VCR are necessary, please refer to your VCR’s operating instructions.

Movie Camera: Press the [1] Button to start playback.

TBC

BLC

Movie Camera: Press the [∫] Button to stop playback.

Remarks, etc.

≥Also read the Operating Instructions of the VCR. ≥If your VCR is equipped with an S-Video Socket, also

connect the S-Video Cable (not supplied).

≥If your VCR is not equipped with audio and video

input sockets, an S-VHS Scart Adaptor (universally available) is necessary. Consult your dealer. (When you use an S-VHS Scart Adaptor, it is not necessary to connect the plug for the video signal of the AV Cable.)

≥As the picture quality on the dubbed cassette is

slightly reduced, we recommend that you select the standard speed (SP Mode) on the VCR for dubbing. (SP means Standard Play.)

≥For all additional scenes that you want to dub, follow

steps 4 to 7.

Options/Editing

∫

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Optional Accessories

Some of the accessories listed below may not be available in some countries.

AC Adaptor VW-AS7B

Battery Pack CGR-V14S CGR-V610

Battery Pack CGR-V26S CGR-V620

Battery Pack CGR-V53S CGR-V816

Car Battery Charger VW-KBC7E

Filter Kit VW-LF43WE

IR/Video DC Light VZ-LDR10E

Tele Conversion Lens VW-LT4314WE

Shoe Adaptor VW-SK11E

Wide Conversion Lens VW-LW4307WE

Tripod VZ-CT55E

Cassette Adaptor VW-TCA7E

(Halogen&Infrared)

IR/Video DC Light (VZ-LDR10E)

It requires the Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E) for attaching to the Movie Camera.

≥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–5:30pm.

Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording

Battery No.

CGR-V14S CGR-V610

CGR-V26S CGR-V620

CGR-V53S CGR-V816

(The times shown in the above chart are approximations. The figures in parentheses show the recording time when using the LCD Monitor.)

Charging Time for a Full Charge

2 h 40 min.

4 h 50 min.

10 h 20 min.

Max. Continuous Recording Time

2 h 10 min. (1 h 30 min.)

4 h 10 min. (2 h 55 min.)

8 h 20 min. (5 h 50 min.)

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Cautions for Use

Take care that no water enters the Movie Camera when using it in the rain and snow or on the beach.

≥The Movie Camera and the cassette could

become damaged. (It might not be repairable.)

≥If seawater has accidentally splashed on the

Movie Camera, moisten a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well and wipe the camera body carefully with it. Then thoroughly wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized equipment (TVs, video games, etc.).

≥Do not use near a cell phone because doing so

may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.

≥If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV,

the electromagnetic radiation may cause picture and sound distortion.

≥Strong magnetic fields generated by speakers

and large motors may damage the recordings on the tape and distort the picture.

≥The electromagnetic radiation from micro-

processors can adversely influence the Movie Camera and cause picture and sound distortion.

≥If the Movie Camera is adversely influenced by

magnetized equipment and does not work correctly, turn the Movie Camera off, remove the Battery or disconnect the AC Adaptor and attach the Battery or connect the AC Adaptor again. Then turn the Movie Camera on.

Do not use the Movie Camera near a radio transmitter or high-voltage power line.

≥If you record near a radio transmitter or high-

voltage power line, the recorded picture and sound may be adversely influenced.

Do not use the Movie Camera for surveillance and other industrial application.

≥If the Movie Camera is being used for a long

time, the inside temperature could rise excessively and this may cause malfunction.

≥This Movie Camera is not designed for industrial

use.

Take care that no sand and fine dust enters the Movie Camera when using it on a beach or similar places.

≥Sand and dust could damage the Movie Camera

and cassette. (Be careful when inserting and removing the cassette.)

Do not use benzine, alcohol or thinner for cleaning.

≥They could deform the body and cause the

surface coating to peel off.

≥Before cleaning, remove the Battery or unplug

the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.

≥Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft, clean cloth.

To remove persistent stains, wipe with a cloth moistened with mild detergent diluted with water, and then finish with a dry cloth.

After use, always take out the cassette and remove the Battery or unplug the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.

≥If you leave the cassette in the Movie Camera,

the tape can become loosened and damaged.

≥If you leave the battery attached to the Movie

Camera for a long time, the voltage level may drop very low so that the Battery cannot be used any more even after charging.

Notes about the AC Adaptor

≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely

high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may keep on flashing and charging is not possible. After the Battery has cooled down or warmed up sufficiently, charging starts automatically. However, if the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to flash after the Battery has cooled down or warmed up sufficiently, some malfunction may have occurred in the Battery or in the AC Adaptor. In this case, consult with your dealer.

≥When the battery is warm, charging takes longer

than usual.

≥When you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, the

radio reception may be distorted. Keep the AC Adaptor more than 1 metre away from the radio.

≥When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may emit a

whirring sound. However, this is normal.

≥After use, be sure to disconnect the AC Mains

Lead from the AC mains socket. (If you leave it connected, a small amount of electricity is consumed.)

≥Always keep the terminals of the AC Adaptor and

the battery clean.

≥Do not handle with wet hands.

Options/Editing

Do not spray insecticide or volatile agents on the Movie Camera.

≥Such agents could deform the body and cause

the surface coating to peel off.

≥Do not leave the Movie Camera in direct contact

with rubber or plastic products for a long time.

Miscellaneous/

Care of Unit

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Cautions for Use (cont.)

∫ Condensation

If Condensation Has Formed Inside the Movie Camera, Recording is Not Possible.

Symptoms of Condensation

If the following symptoms occur, condensation has formed inside the Movie Camera.

1 The Condensation Indication [U10/3] on

the LCD Monitor or in the Viewfinder flashes.

After this indication flashes for a few seconds, the Movie Camera automatically turns off.

2 When you turn on the Movie Camera, it

turns off.

However, the Movie Camera also turns off when the Battery is discharged.

Remedy

≥Wait a few hours before operating the Movie

Camera again. (The actual time depends on the surrounding conditions.)

≥Turn on the Movie Camera. ≥Confirm that the Condensation Indication is not

displayed any more.

≥For added safety, wait about 1 more hour.

∫ Cautions for Transport

≥When not actually recording, carry the Movie

Camera in a specially designed Carrying Case.

≥Keep the packing materials. When transporting

the Movie Camera in the future, pack it in the same way as it was when you purchased it.

Remarks about Condensation

≥Condensation can form if the Movie Camera is

suddenly brought from cold surroundings to a place where it is hot or humid.

≥Since condensation forms gradually, there may

already be some condensation inside the Movie Camera even before the Condensation Indication begins to flash.

≥In an extremely cold place, condensation may

freeze and turn into frost. As the Movie Camera cannot detect frost, the Condensation Indication does not appear until the frost melts.

Precautions against Condensation

When moving it from a very cold place to a very warm place, keep it in a tightly closed plastic bag or similar to prevent condensation from forming.

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∫ Optimum Use of the Battery

∫ Precautions for Storage

Special Characteristics of the Battery

This Battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Its ability to generate electric energy is based on an internal chemical reaction. This reaction is easily influenced by ambient temperature and humidity, and the useful operation time that the Battery can provide becomes shorter at high and low temperatures. When used in extremely cold surroundings, the Battery may only be able to provide approximately 5 minutes of operation time. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a protection function is activated and prevents the use of the Battery for some time.

After Use, Always Remove the Battery.

Be sure to remove the Battery from the Movie Camera. (If it is attached to the Movie Camera, a small amount of electric current is consumed even if the Movie Camera is turned off.) Leaving the Battery attached to the Movie Camera for a very long time could cause it to become excessively discharged, so that it cannot be used any more even after charging.

Discarding a Battery That Has Become Unusable

≥The usable life of the Battery is limited. ≥Do not throw the Battery in a fire because it could

explode.

Keep the Battery’s Terminals Clean.

Be careful that the terminals do not get plugged up with dust, dirt or other substances. If you accidentally drop the Battery, confirm that the Battery itself and the terminals are not deformed. Attaching a deformed Battery to the Movie Camera or to the AC Adaptor could damage the Movie Camera or the AC Adaptor.

Before Storing the Movie Camera, Take out the Cassette and Remove the Battery.

Store all equipment in a dry place where the temperature remains relatively constant. (Recommended temperature is 15°C–25°C and recommended relative humidity is 40%– 60%.)

Movie Camera

≥Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust form

entering.

≥Never leave the Movie Camera in place with high

temperature.

Battery

≥Extremely low or high temperature shortens the

Battery life.

≥Storing it in places with oily smoke and a lot of

dust could cause the terminals to get rusty, and this can result in a malfunction.

≥Do not allow metal objects (such as

necklaces and hair pins) to touch the battery terminals. Short-circuiting may occur and generate heat, and touching it in this condition could inflict serious burns.

≥Store the Battery in discharged condition. If you

store the Battery for a long time, we recommend that you charge it once a year and completely use up the charge before storing it again in discharged condition.

Cassette

≥Rewind the tape to its beginning before storing.

Leaving the cassette with the tape stopped halfway for more than 6 months (depending on the storing condition) loosens the tape. Be sure to rewind it to the beginning.

≥Put the cassette in its case to store it.

Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays) and humidity could damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral particles and cassettes with dust damage the video heads and other parts of the Movie Camera. Make it a habit to always put the cassette back into its case.

≥Completely wind the tape forward and then

rewind it once every half year. Leaving the cassette for more than a year without winding/ rewinding it may deform the cassette because of stretching and shrinking of the tape due to changes in temperature and humidity. Also, the tape may stick together.

≥Do not place the cassette near strongly

magnetized objects or equipment.

≥The tape surface is coated with microscopic

magnetic particles and they record signals. Such objects as magnetic necklaces and toys have stronger magnetic force than commonly thought, and this could erase the recorded contents and cause noise in picture and sound.

Miscellaneous/

Care of Unit

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Glossary

∫ Other Useful Information

LCD Monitor

≥In places where big changes in temperature

occur, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

≥When the Movie Camera is very cold when

turning it on, the picture on the LCD Monitor is darker than normally. However, as it reaches normal temperature, it regains its normal brightness.

≥To remove fingerprints, wipe the LCD Monitor

with a soft cloth.

≥Do not expose the LCD Monitor to direct

sunlight. When sunlight falls onto the LCD Monitor, it may be difficult to view the picture.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Viewfinder

≥Do not leave the Viewfinder or the Lens aimed

at the sun. This could seriously damage internal parts.

Cleaning the Viewfinder

1 Push the Buttons on both sides of the

Viewfinder and remove it in the direction of the arrow.

Lens Hood

≥When you want to attach the Tele Conversion

Lens (VW-LT4314WE, optional), the Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW4307WE, optional) or a filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE, optional), be sure to first remove the Lens Hood by turning it counterclockwise. If you attach a filter of the Filter Kit, you can attach the Lens Hood onto it.

≥During recording with a filter or conversions lens

attached, the four corners of the picture may become dark (vignetting effect), when you push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [W]. For details, please also read the operating instructions of the accessory being used.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Before you go recording outside, we recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap to prevent the Movie Camera from dropping accidentally.

1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through

the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie Camera.

2 Remove dust with a blower brush (not

supplied).

If you use a cotton swab or similar to clean the inside of the Viewfinder, use it very carefully to prevent scratching the screen inside the Viewfinder.

3 To re-attach the Viewfinder, push it

forward onto the Viewfinder Tube until it locks with a click.

2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap back and

pull it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it stands out more than 2 cm

1 to prevent it from slipping off.

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∫ Focus

If you look at an object through a magnifying glass and move it closer or further away from your eye, you will reach a point where the object becomes clearly visible. Being focused or in focus means that the subject can be seen with optimum clarity and sharpness.

Human Eyes

Human eyes have lenses as well, and when we look at objects at different distances, the shape of these lenses changes automatically so that we can always see these objects clearly.

Movie Camera

The image of the subject enters the Movie Camera through the lens and is converted into an electric signal (video signal) for recording onto magnetic tape. The focus is adjusted either manually or automatically by moving a focusing lens.

Auto Focus Adjustment

The Auto Focus System automatically moves the internal focusing lens forward or backward and adjusts the focus so that the subject can be seen clearly. The Auto Focus Adjustment has the following characteristics: ≥It adjusts until the vertical contours of the subject

are as sharp and clean as possible.

≥It adjusts the focus on the subjects with strong

contrast.

≥It adjusts the focus on the subject in the centre of

the LCD monitor or Viewfinder. Unlike human eyes, the lens of the Movie Camera cannot instantaneously change the focus from a nearby to a distant subject and vice versa.

For the following subjects and recording situations, the Auto Focus system cannot provide precise adjustment. Use the Manual Focus Mode instead. (p. 26)

1 Recording subjects with a part of it near the

Movie Camera and another part far away from it

As the Auto Focus adjusts on the centre part of the image, it is often impossible to bring the nearby and distant parts of the subject into focus. When you want to record a person with a distant mountain in the back, it is not possible to focus on both.

2 Recording subjects behind glass covered

with dirt or dust

As the focus is adjusted on the dirty glass, the subject behind the glass is out of focus. When recording a subject across a street on which cars are running, the focus may be adjusted on the cars.

3 Recording subjects in dark surroundings

As the amount of light information entering through the lens is greatly reduced, the Movie Camera cannot adjust the focus precisely.

4 Recording subjects surrounded by objects

with shiny surfaces or much light reflection

As the Movie Camera adjusts the focus on objects with shiny surfaces or much light reflection, the subject may go out of focus. Therefore, when recording at a lake or the sea, evening scenes, fireworks, or under special types of lighting, the subject may be out of focus.

5 Recording fast-moving subjects

As the internal focusing lens is moved mechanically, it cannot follow fast-moving subjects without delay. Therefore, subjects like children running back and forth may temporarily go out of focus.

6 Subjects with weak contrast

As the Movie Camera adjusts the focus based on vertical contours in the picture, subjects with little contrast such as a white wall may be out of focus.

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Glossary (cont.)

∫ White Balance Adjustment

While most recording with a Movie Camera is probably done outdoors under sunlight, video recording is also done very often under artificial light sources, both indoors and outdoors. However, each of these light sources gives the subject slightly different colours.

Human Eyes

Human eyes can easily adjust to different kinds of lighting and see an object with the same colours even under different lighting.

Movie Camera

Unlike human eyes, the Movie Camera does not have the innate ability to adapt to changes in lighting, and they influence the colours being recorded. Therefore, depending on the light source, the picture would be recorded with a bluish or reddish tint. To minimise the influence of the lighting on the colours of the subject, an adjustment called White Balance Adjustment is necessary.

White Balance Adjustment

The White Balance Adjustment determines the colour of the light and adjusts the colours so that white remains pure white. As white is the basic colour of the entire colour spectrum, if white is reproduced correctly, the other colours are correct and natural, too.

Auto White Balance Adjustment

This Movie Camera stores the optimum settings for several common light sources in memory. The Movie Camera judges the recording situation by determining the tint of the light received through the lens and by the White Balance Sensor (p. 4), and it selects the setting for the most similar tint. This function is called Auto White Balance Adjustment. However, as the white balance settings for only a few light sources are stored in memory, the white balance is not correctly adjusted for other lighting conditions.

For the range of different types of lighting within which the Auto White Balance Function can provide precise adjustment, refer to the chart. For recording under lighting conditions outside this range, the Auto White Balance Function does not work correctly, and the recorded picture has a red or blue cast. However, the same also applies, if the subject is lit by more than one light source, even if these light sources are within this range.

∫ Colour Temperature

Every light source has its own colour temperature measured in Kelvin (K). The higher the Kelvin value, the more bluish the light; the lower the value, the more reddish the light. The Kelvin value is related to the tint of the light, but not directly to its brightness. The range

1 indicated in the illustration below

shows the light sources for which this Movie Camera can provide precise white balance adjustment and, therefore, natural colours in the recorded pictures, when using the Full Auto Mode. For light sources outside this range, adjust the white balance manually (p. 52). Also, additional lighting may be necessary.

1 Control range of this Movie Camera’s Auto

White Balance Adjustment Mode

2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent lamp 7 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset 8 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset 9 Halogen light bulb : Incandescent light bulb

; Sunrise or sunset < Candlelight

10 000K

9 000K 8 000K

7 000K

6 000K

5 000K

4 000K

3 000K

2 000K

1 000K

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∫ Counter Reset Function

Before starting to record or play back to reset the Elapsed Tape Time Indication to [0:00.00].

1 Set [C.RESET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP]

Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] or the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to [YES].

≥When recording or playback starts, the

elapsed tape time is indicated in hours, minutes and seconds. During playback of parts of the tape on which no recording has been made, this indication does not change.

≥If you rewind the tape further than the tape

counter position [0:00.00], the minus sign [–] appears in front of the Tape Counter Indication.

≥The Tape Counter Indication is automatically

reset to [0:00.00] when you take out the cassette, remove the Battery or use the High-Speed Rewinding Function.

∫ Memory Stop Function

The Memory Stop Function is convenient for the following operations.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding the tape to a desired position

∫ Demonstration Mode

When the Movie Camera is turned on and in the Camera Mode without any cassette inserted, and you leave it for 10 minutes without activating any function, it automatically switches over to the Demonstration Mode which demonstrates its many functions.

≥You can also start the Demonstration Mode by

setting [DEMO MODE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to [ON] and then exiting the menu.

≥Pressing a button or displaying a menu

temporarily suspends the Demonstration Mode. However, if you leave the Movie Camera in this condition without activating any function for more than approximately 10 minutes, the Demonstration Mode resumes.

≥If you do not want the Demonstration Mode to be

activated, set [DEMO MODE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [OFF].

≥If you set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to

[CAMERA] while pressing the [1] Button, [DEMO MODE] is automatically set to [ON] and the Demonstration Mode starts immediately.

≥If you set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to

[CAMERA] while pressing the [∫] Button, [DEMO MODE] is automatically set to [OFF].

1 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape

position from which you want to play back later.

2 Set [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP]

Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] or the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to [MEMORY].

3 Start playback or recording. 4 After playback or recording is finished:

Set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [VCR].

5 Press the [5] or [6] Button.

The tape automatically stops approximately at the position at which you reset the counter to zero.

≥During High-Speed Rewinding, the Tape Counter

shows [0:00.00]. However, this does not activate the Memory Stop Function.

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Indications

2 3

R0:30

D.ZOOM NEGA

1 Remaining Battery Power

As the remaining battery power decreases, the indication changes as follows: [ r] l [ ]. When the battery is completely discharged, the [6] Indication flashes.

2 Remaining Tape Time (p. 19)

The remaining tape time is displayed in minutes. (When it becomes less than 2 minutes, the indication starts to flash.) ≥The displayed remaining tape time may be

shorter than the actual remaining tape time.

Tape Length (p. 19)

230: The Tape Length Indication should be

matched to the tape length of the inserted cassette (EC30, EC45 or EC60) to ensure correct indication of the remaining tape time.

3 Recording Speed Mode (p. 15)

The selected Recording Speed Mode is displayed. SP: Standard-play Mode LP: Long-play Mode

Recording Format (p. 22)

The selected Recording Format Mode is displayed. No Indication:Recording was performed in the

: Recording was performed in the

S-VHS ET: Recording was performed in the

VHS format.

S-VHS format.

S-VHS ET format.

4 Super Image Stabilizer (p. 46)

[: When the Super Image

Stabilizer Function is activated, this indication is displayed.

5 Digital Zoom (p. 46)

D.ZOOM: When the Digital Zoom function

is activated, this indication is displayed.

0:00.00

MOTION SENSOR

Digital Effects (p. 44)

When a digital effect is activated, the corresponding indication is displayed.

6 Tape movement during recording 7 Tape Run Indications

REC: Recording (p. 22) PAUSE: Recording Pause (p. 23)

!: Playback (p. 30)/Camera Search in

;: Still playback (p. 33) %: Fast-forward/Cue playback

&: Rewind/Review playback

≈: High-Speed Rewinding (p. 30) CHK: Recording check (p. 24) STDBY: Motion-Sensor-Controlled

≥When you record with the LCD Monitor facing

forward using the Mirror Mode, only the Remaining Battery Power Indication, the Recording Indication [¥] and the Recording Pause Indication [;¥] appear. If the [°] Indication appears, turn the LCD Monitor so that it faces backward and then confirm the displayed warning code.

8 Zoom Magnification (p. 28, 46)

When you push the [W/T] Zoom Lever up or down, the Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed.

9 Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording Mode

(p. 54)

When the Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording Mode is activated, this indication is displayed.

: Tape Counter

The Elapsed Tape Time, Memory Stop Function Indication is displayed. (p. 69)

REC

45k

MNL

forward direction (p. 24)

(p. 30, 32)

Recording Function Stand-by Mode (p. 54)

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R0:45 SP

0:00.00

INDEX

HOLIDAY

;

MNL

WHT

TBC

0LUX

< = > ? @ A

R0:45 SP

0:00.00

REC 14k

AUTO

REC

AUTO

14k

R0:45 SP

M 0:00.00

REC

14k

AUTO

REC

; Index (p. 22)

The [INDEX] Indication flashes briefly while an index signal is being recorded.

< Recording Mode (p. 22, 26, 52)

AUTO: When the Auto Mode is activated,

this indication is displayed.

MNL: When the Manual Mode is

activated, this indication is displayed.

Programme AE Mode (p. 42)

The Programme AE Function offers the following settings:

5: Sports Mode 7: Portrait Mode 4: Low Light Mode Ω: Spotlight Mode º: Surf & Snow Mode

= Manual Focus (p. 26)

If you select the Manual Focus Mode, the [MF] Indication is displayed.

Tracking Adjustment Mode (p. 32)

If you select the Tracking adjustment Mode, the [TRACK.] Indication is displayed.

> White Balance Mode (p. 52)

1: When the White Balance Mode is

activated, this indication is displayed.

When the Movie Camera is in the Auto Mode, the above indication is not displayed.

? Colour Indication for Digital Image (p. 38)

This indication shows the colour selected for a title that you have stored in memory.

@ Time Base Corrector (p. 31)

TBC: When the Time Base Corrector

function is activated, this indication is displayed.

Voice Zoom (p. 29)

V.ZOOM: When the Voice Zoom function is

activated, this indication is displayed.

A 0 Lux Night View Mode (p. 56)

When the 0 Lux Night View Mode is activated, this indication is displayed.

B Title (large indication) (p. 50)

This indication shows the selected preprogrammed large title.

Changing the Indications

By changing the setting for [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] or the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, the Counter Display Mode can be changed in the order shown in the above illustrations

1 – 4 in Camera Mode, and 1, 2

and 4 in VCR Mode.

1 ALL: Elapsed Tape Time Indication

(initial setting)

2 MEMORY: Memory Stop Indication and

Elapsed Tape Time Indication (p. 69)

3 PARTIAL: No Counter Indication

Only a few indications are displayed so that all parts of the picture can be seen clearly. However, when you turn on the Movie Camera, all indications initially appear for a few seconds to inform you of the selected settings.

≥In this condition, if you switch the Movie

Camera over to the VCR Mode and then back to the Camera Mode, [ALL] is automatically selected for the Tape Counter Indication.

4 OFF: No Counter Indication

In this mode, only the Operation Mode Indications and Warning/Alarm Indications can appear. However, when turning on the Movie Camera, all indications appear for a few seconds to inform you of the selected settings.

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Indications (cont.)

U10

VOLUME

15 : 30 : 45 15 . 10 . 2001

C Warning/Alarm

When any of the following indications lights or flashes, confirm the condition of the Movie Camera. U10/3: Condensation has occurred. (p. 64) Y: The erasure prevention tab of the

inserted cassette is broken out. (p. 19) No cassette is inserted. (p. 18)

6: The Battery is discharged. Charge

it. (p. 8)

0: The button-type battery is

exhausted or is not inserted. (p. 11)

U11/:: The heads are dirty. (p. 75) 2END: During recording, the tape has

reached its end.

D Sound Volume (p. 31)

Use this indication to adjust the volume of the playback sound from the built-in speaker. With the [VCR] Lamp lit, pressing the [sVOLr] Lever toward [W] or [T] , the [VOLUME] Indication appears. Then press the [sVOLr] Lever toward [W] or [T] to adjust the volume.

E Title (small indication) (p. 50)

This indication shows the selected preprogrammed small title.

F Date and Time (p. 29)

The time is indicated in the 24-hour system.

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Specifications

S-VHS-C Movie Camera Information for your safety

Power Source: DC 7.2V (Battery)

Power Consumption: Recording: 4.5 W (When using Viewfinder)

Tape Format: S-VHS-C/VHS-C Cassette

Recording/Playback Time: LP: 2 hours with EC60

VIDEO

Television System: CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal

Output Level: VIDEO OUT (PHONO); 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm terminated

AUDIO

Output Level/ Impedance: AUDIO OUT (PHONO); –6 dBV (47 kohm loaded)/less than 1 kohm

Audio Track: 1 track (Normal – Monaural)

Image Sensor: 1/5-inch CCD Image Sensor

Lens: 22:1 Power Zoom Lens (optical capability), F1.6

Monitor: 2.5-inch Colour LCD Monitor

Viewfinder: 0.24-inch Electronic Viewfinder

Standard Illumination: 1,400 lx

Operating Temperature: 0°C–40°C

Operating Humidity: 10%–80%

Dimensions: Approx. 88 (W) t 118 (H) t 231 (D) mm

Weight: Approx. 850 g (without Battery)

DC 7.9V (via AC Adaptor)

6.0 W (When using LCD Monitor)

S-VIDEO OUT; Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm terminated C Output: 300 m Vp-p, 75 ohm terminated

Focal Length; 2.9 – 63.8mm, Digital Al Auto Focus/Auto Iris Filter Diameter; 43 mm

AC Adaptor Information for your safety

Power Source: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption: 20 W

DC Output: DC 7.9 V, 8.5 W (Movie Camera Operation)

DC 8.4 V, 0.7 A (Battery Charging)

Dimensions: Approx. 72 (W) t 43 (H) t 143 (D) mm

Weight: Approx. 180 g (without AC Mains Lead)

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Before Requesting Service (Problems & Solutions)

Power Supply

P1: The Movie Camera does not turn on.

S1: Is the Battery or the AC Adaptor connected

correctly? Confirm the connection. (p. 6, 8)

P2: The Movie Camera has turned off

automatically.

S2: 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. (p. 23) Set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF], and then set it [CAMERA] again.

P3: The Movie Camera quickly turns off.

S3-1: Is the Battery discharged? When the

Remaining Battery Operation Time Indication shows [0:00] or the [6] Indication is flashing, the Battery is discharged. Charge the Battery or attach a fully charged Battery. (p. 8)

S3-2: Has condensation formed? If the Movie

Camera is brought from a cold to a warm place, condensation may form inside. In this case, the Movie Camera automatically switches off and no operation can be performed except taking out the cassette. Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. (approximately 2 - 3 hours) (p. 64)

Battery

P1: The Battery discharges quickly.

S1-1: Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it until

the [CHARGE] Lamp on the AC Adaptor goes off. (p. 8)

S1-2: Are you using the Battery in a place where

the temperature is very low? The ambient temperature greatly influences the Battery’s performance. Its operation time becomes shorter in a cold place. (p. 65)

S1-3: Has the Battery reached the end of its

service life? The service life of the Battery is limited. It depends on the way the Battery is used, but when the operation time even after proper charging is too short for normal use, the service life of the Battery has reached its end.

P2: The Battery cannot be charged.

S2: If the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC

Adaptor, charging is not possible. Disconnect the DC Input Lead.

Normal Recording

P1: Recording cannot be started even though

the Movie Camera is supplied with power and the cassette is inserted correctly.

S1-1: The tab of the inserted cassette is broken

out. Insert a cassette with intact tab. Or cover the hole where the tab was with two layers of adhesive tape. (p. 19)

S1-2: Has the tape reached its end? Insert a new

cassette. (p. 18) S1-3: Is the Movie Camera turned on? (p. 22) S1-4: Is the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch set to

[CAMERA]? When it is set to [VCR],

recording is not possible. (p. 22) S1-5: Is the Condensation Indicaiton [3]

displayed? When condensation has formed,

no functions except taking out the cassette

can be operated. Wait until the

Condensation Indicaiton disappears. (p. 64)

Other Recording

P1: No picture appears in the Viewfinder.

S1: The LCD Monitor is open (Except when

recording with the LCD Monitor facing

forward). Securely close the LCD Monitor.

(p. 20)

P2: Picture on the LCD Monitor is not clear.

S2: Picture quality is not properly adjusted.

Adjust picture quality. (p. 17)

P3: The Auto Focus Function does not work.

S3-1: Is the Manual Focus Mode selected? If you

select the Auto Focus Mode, the focus is

adjusted automatically. (p. 26) S3-2: Is the subject or recording situation suitable

for the Auto Focus Mode? The Auto Focus

Function does not work correctly for some

kinds of subjects and recording situations. In

this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to

adjust the focus. (p. 67)

P4: Recording is not possible in the S-VHS

ET format.

S4: Is [LP] selected for [REC SPEED] on the

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu? If you

select [LP], [S-VHS ET] on the [OTHER

FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu is automatically set

to [OFF]. Set [S-VHS ET] to [ON] again.

(Setting to [ON] automatically changes the

setting of [REC SPEED] to [SP].) (p. 22)

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Cassette

Playback (Sound)

P1: The Remaining Tape Time Indication is

not correct.

S1: Is the tape length of the inserted cassette

correctly selected? Select the correct tape length. (p. 19)

P2: The Movie Camera and cassettes

underwent security X-ray inspection at an airport. Does this affect the cassettes?

S2: No, this has no negative influence on the

Movie Camera or the cassettes.

P3: When playing back a cassette that was

stored for some time, the picture is distorted.

S3: The cassette was stored in an unsuitable

place (dusty, humid, hot, etc.) or near strongly magnetized objects or equipment. Unfortunately, there is no remedy. Always store the cassettes correctly. (p. 65)

Playback (Picture)

P1: No playback picture is reproduced when

pressing the [1] Button.

S1: Is the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch set to

[VCR]? When it is set to [CAMERA], playback is not possible. (p. 30)

P2: The playback picture is distorted or

contains noise bars.

S2-1: The tape in the cassette is loose.

Tighten it. (p. 18)

S2-2: The video heads are dirty. Consult Movie

Camera to qualified service personnel.

S2-3: The tracking is not adjusted correctly. Adjust

the tracking correctly. (p. 32)

S2-4: You are playing back an E55 type cassette.

As picture distortion tends to occur with this type of cassette, we recommend that you use cassettes other than type E55 for recording. (p. 22)

P1: No sound is played back from the Movie

Camera’s built-in speaker.

S1: Is the volume set too low? With the [VCR]

Lamp lit, push the [sVOLr] Lever, so that the [VOLUME] Indication appears. Then push the [sVOLr] Lever toward [r] to increase the volume or push it toward to [s] to decrease the volume. (p. 31)

Others

P1: The cassette cannot be taken out.

S1-1: Is the Movie Camera supplied with power?

Is the AC Adaptor correctly connected or the Battery correctly attached? To remove the cassette, the Movie Camera must be supplied with power, however, it is not necessary to set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [CAMERA] or [VCR]. (p. 6, 8)

S1-2: The attached Battery may be discharged.

Replace it with a charged Battery. (p. 8)

P2: No operation except taking out the

cassette can be performed.

S2: Is the Condensation Indication [3]

displayed? If condensation has formed inside the Movie Camera, it automatically switches off and prevents all operations except taking out the cassette. Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. (p. 64)

P3: The Remote Controller does not work.

S3: The batteries in the Remote Controller are

exhausted. Replace them with new “AAA”, “UM-4”, “R03” type batteries. (p. 58)

P3: The Movie Camera is correctly connected

to a TV, but no playback picture is reproduced.

S3: Did you select “Video Input” on the TV?

Carefully read the operating instructions for your TV and select the channel that matches the input sockets used for connection.

P4: The playback picture is not in colour.

S4: The colour adjustment on the TV is not

made properly. Adjust the colour control on the TV.

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Index

AC Adaptor (p. 6, 8) AC Mains Lead (p. 6, 8) AC Mains Socket (p. 6, 8) Auto Focus (p. 67) Automatic White Balance Adjustment (p. 52)

Backlight (p. 24) Battery Eject Lever (p. 9) Before Requesting Service (p. 74) Black & White Mode (p. 45)

[CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch (p. 12, 22, 30) Camera Search (p. 24) Charge Lamp (p. 9) Colour Temperature (p. 68) Condensation (p. 64) Cue Playback (p. 32)

Fade (p. 36) FF (Fast-Forward) (p. 30)

G/H

Grip Belt (p. 5) High-Speed Rewinding (p. 30)

Index Signals (p. 22)

Date/Time/Title Indication (p. 29) Date/Time Setting (p. 16) DC Input Lead (p. 6) Digital Effects (p. 44) Digital Fade (p. 45, 48) Digital Zoom (p. 44, 46) Dubbing (p. 60)

Eyepiece Corrector Lever (p. 20)

LCD Monitor (p. 20, 66, 70) Lens Cap (p. 21, 35, 52) Low Light Mode (p. 42)

Macro Close-up Function (p. 29) Manual Focus (p. 26) Max. Continuous Recording Time with Battery (p. 9, 62) Memory Stop Function (p. 69) Menu Screen (p. 12) Microphone (p. 4) Mirror Mode (p. 27) Mosaic Mode (p. 44) Motion Sensor (p. 54) Multi-Function Dial (p. 12, 26, 32)

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Negative Mode (p. 45)

O/P

Optional Accessories (p. 62) Playing Back on a TV (p. 34) Portrait Mode (p. 42) Programme AE (p. 42)

Recording Check (p. 24) Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp (p. 23) Recording Pause Mode (p. 23) Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 22) Rec Speed (p. 15) Remaining Tape Time (p. 19, 70) Remote Controller (p. 58) Review Playback (p. 32)

Tape Counter (p. 69, 71) Tape Length (p. 19) TBC Function (p. 31) Tracking Adjustment (p. 32)

Viewfinder (p. 20, 66, 70) Voice Zoom (p. 29) Volume Adjustment (p. 31)

Warning/Alarm Indications (p. 72) White Balance (p. 52)

Search Lock Function (p. 33) Sepia Mode (p. 45) Solarisation Mode (p. 45) Sound Volume (p. 31) SP/LP Mode (p. 15) Sports Mode (p. 42) Spotlight Mode (p. 42) Standard Accessories (p. 3) Still Playback (p. 33) Stretch Mode (p. 44) Super Image Stabilizer (p. 44, 46) Surf & Snow Mode (p. 42) S-VHS (p. 22) S-VHS ET (p.22)

0 Lux Night View Function (p. 56) Zoom (p. 28)

Index

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VQT9093

F0201Kh0( 500 A)

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan

Panasonic NV-VS40EGM, NV-VS40B, NV-VS40EG User Manual

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