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

NV-VS40B

S-VHS-C Movie Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No. NV-VS40B

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT9093

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.

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

Controls and Functions

141315 16 17

6, 7, 8

26 27

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BLC

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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)

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

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.

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.

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.

∫ 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

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)

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.”

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

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.

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)

[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

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.

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.

OPEN

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

¥ 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

OPEN

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.

OPEN

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.

INFO-

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.

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¥ 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

≥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

CAMERA

BLC

TBC

WINDOW

INFO-

V C R

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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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.

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