Panasonic AG EZ50UP User Manual

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Digital Video Camera/Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
Model No.  
AG-EZ50UP  
Mini  
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly.  
VQT9420  
11) Grounding or Polarization This video unit may be  
equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating  
Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than  
the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a  
third (grounding) pin.  
Important Safeguards  
1 ) Read Instructions All the safety and operating  
instructions should be read before the unit is operated.  
2 ) Retain Instructions The safety and operating  
instructions should be retained for future reference.  
3 ) Heed Warnings All warnings on the unit and in the  
operating instructions should be adhered to.  
4 ) Follow Instructions All operating and maintenance  
instructions should be followed.  
5 ) Cleaning Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet  
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.  
Use a dry cloth for cleaning.  
6 ) Attachments Do not use attachments not  
recommended by the video product manufacturer as  
they may be hazardous.  
7 ) Water and Moisture Do not use this video unit near  
water- for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen  
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a  
swimming pool, and the like.  
8 ) Accessories Do not place this video unit on an  
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video  
unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,  
and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart,  
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the video unit. Any mounting  
of the unit should follow the manufacturers instructions  
and should use a mounting  
The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet  
only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable  
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the  
plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to  
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety  
purpose of the polarized plug.  
The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a grounding  
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are  
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your  
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat  
the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.  
12) Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be  
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or  
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying  
particular attention to cords of plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.  
13) Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or  
cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the  
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide  
some protection against voltage surges and built-up  
static charges. Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code, in  
USA Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,  
provides information with respect to proper grounding of  
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead  
in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,  
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements  
for the grounding electrode.  
accessory recommended by the  
manufacturer. An appliance and  
cart combination should be  
moved with care. Quick stops,  
excessive force, and uneven  
surfaces may cause the  
appliance and cart combination  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
to overturn.  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
9 ) Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are  
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation  
of the video unit and to protect it from overheating.  
These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never  
place the video unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar  
surface, or near or over a radiator or heat register. This  
video unit should not be placed in a built-in installation  
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is  
provided or the manufacturers instructions have been  
adhered to.  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810 - 20)  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810 - 21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PARTH)  
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
14) Lightning For added protection of this video unit  
receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left  
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug  
it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or  
cable system. This will prevent damage to the video unit  
that may be caused by lightning and power-line surges.  
15) Power Lines An outside antenna system should not  
be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other  
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into  
such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside  
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep  
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with  
them might be fatal.  
10) Power Sources This video unit should be operated  
only from the type of power source indicated on the  
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power  
supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or  
local power company. For video units intended to be  
operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to  
the operating instructions.  
16) Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and  
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
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Precautions  
Important Safeguards  
USE & LOCATION  
17) Objects and Liquids Never push objects of any kind  
into this video unit through openings as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could  
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any  
kind onto the video unit.  
TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD... Your Camera/Recorder  
and power supply should not be exposed to rain or  
moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your  
Camera/Recorder if it gets wet. Your Camera/Recorder  
has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not  
designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet,  
snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even  
a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the  
internal parts of your Camera/Recorder. Do not attempt to  
disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts  
inside. Unplug your Camera/Recorder from the power  
supply before cleaning.  
DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA/RECORDER AT THE SUN  
OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS.  
DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA/RECORDER WITH THE  
EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY  
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE  
EVF.  
18) Servicing Do not attempt to service this video unit  
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you  
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all  
servicing to qualified service personnel.  
19) Damage Requiring Service Unplug this video unit  
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified  
service personnel under the following conditions:  
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have  
fallen onto, the video unit.  
c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water.  
d. If the video unit does not operate normally by following  
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls  
that are covered by the operating instructions, as an  
improper adjustment of other controls may result in  
damage and will often require extensive work by a  
qualified technician to restore the video unit to its  
normal operation.  
DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA/RECORDER TO  
EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in direct  
sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This  
action could permanently damage the internal parts of your  
Camera/Recorder.  
e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet has  
been damaged.  
AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the  
unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place,  
moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit.  
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA/RECORDER OR THE  
POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.  
STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA/RECORDER ... Store and  
handle your Camera/Recorder in a manner that will not  
subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and  
striking). Your Camera/Recorder contains a sensitive pick-  
up device which could be damaged by improper handling  
or storage.  
f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in  
performance this indicates a need for service.  
20) Replacement Parts When replacement parts are  
required, be sure the service technician has used  
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have  
the same characteristics as the original part.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric  
shock or other hazards.  
21) Safety Check Upon completion of any service or  
repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician to  
perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is  
in safe operating order.  
CARE  
TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA/RECORDER... Do not use  
strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camera/  
Recorder body.  
TO PROTECT THE LENS... Do not touch the surface of  
the lens with your hand. Use a commercial Camera/  
Recorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the  
lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.  
TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMERA/  
RECORDER... Before handling your Camera/Recorder,  
make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical  
products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the  
finish.  
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Special Features  
Contents  
Using a Memory Card .......................................................34  
Recording on the Memory Card ........................................34  
Playing Back Pictures from the Memory Card ..................35  
Copying pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette .......36  
Creating a Title .................................................................37  
Inserting a Title .................................................................37  
Protecting the Pictures on a Memory Card from  
Accidental Erasure (File Lock) ......................................38  
Deleting the pictures recorded on a Memory Card ...........38  
Formatting a Memory Card ...............................................39  
DPOF Setting ....................................................................39  
Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS  
Before Use  
Standard Accessories ........................................................ 6  
Quick Guide ........................................................................ 7  
To watch the Playback Picture ........................................... 7  
Controls and Components .................................................. 8  
Remote Controller ............................................................ 10  
Power Supply ................................................................... 12  
Charging Time and Available Recording Time ................. 12  
Lens Cap and Grip Belt .................................................... 13  
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........................................... 13  
Inserting a Cassette ......................................................... 13  
Turning on/off the Camera/Recorder and selecting  
Cassette (Dubbing) .......................................................41  
Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to  
your DV Cassette ..........................................................41  
Using your Camera/Recorder with Digital Video  
Modes ........................................................................... 14  
Using the Viewfinder ........................................................ 14  
Using the LCD Monitor ..................................................... 14  
Using the Menu Screen .................................................... 15  
List of Menus .................................................................... 16  
Setting Date and Time...................................................... 19  
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge.................................... 19  
LP Mode........................................................................... 19  
Audio Recording Mode..................................................... 19  
Equipment (Dubbing) ....................................................42  
Others  
Indications .........................................................................43  
Warning/Alarm Indications ................................................45  
Notes & Precautions .........................................................46  
Caution for Use .................................................................49  
Explanation of Terms ........................................................52  
Specifications ....................................................................53  
Index .................................................................................57  
Camera Mode  
Recording ......................................................................... 20  
PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette....................... 21  
Zoom In/Out Functions..................................................... 21  
Digital Zoom Function ...................................................... 22  
Optical Image Stabilizer Function..................................... 22  
Fade In/Out Functions...................................................... 22  
Backlight Compensation Function.................................... 23  
Recording in Special Situations (Program AE)................. 23  
Manual Focus Adjustment................................................ 23  
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................................... 24  
Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) ................................. 24  
Recording with a Fixed Brightness (AE Lock Function) ... 24  
Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance) ................... 25  
Adjusting White Balance Manually ................................... 25  
Digital Effect Functions ..................................................... 26  
VCR Mode  
Playing Back ..................................................................... 28  
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back .......................... 28  
Slow Motion Playback ...................................................... 29  
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback ............................... 29  
Finding the End of Recording (Blank Search Function) ... 29  
Index Search Functions .................................................... 30  
Playback Zoom Function .................................................. 31  
Playback Digital Effect Functions ..................................... 31  
Playing Back on Your TV ................................................. 33  
Audio Dubbing .................................................................. 33  
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Standard Accessories  
Illustrated on the left are accessories packaged with the Camera/Recorder.  
1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (l 12)  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
Supplies power to the Camera/Recorder.  
CAUTION:  
This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC. An AC plug adaptor may  
be required for voltages other than 120V AC. Please contact either a  
local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an  
alternate AC plug. We recommend using the accessory power plug  
adaptor in an area which has special AC outlets.  
2) Battery Pack (l 12)  
Supplies power to the Camera/Recorder.  
3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 10, 11)  
4) Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord (l 13)  
5) A/V Cable (l 33, 41)  
6) ND Filter (l 51)  
7) Shoulder Strap (l 13)  
VSB0419  
N2QAEC000003  
CR2025  
VFC3580  
5)  
6)  
7)  
K2KC4CB00002  
VYQ2281  
VFC3506  
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Quick Guide  
1
1
Charge the Battery. (l 12)  
Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and AC Jack.  
Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor. (This will start the charging  
process.)  
When the Charge Lamp [CHARGE] goes off, the Battery is fully  
charged.  
CAMERA  
VCR  
Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected  
to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it.  
CARD P.B.  
2
3
MODE  
ON  
OFF  
POWER  
1
2
3
Attach the Charged Battery to the Camera/Recorder. (l 12)  
Attach the battery after tilting the Viewfinder upward.  
4
Turn the Camera/Recorder on. (l 14)  
Slide the 1 Switch to [ON]. (The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.)  
2
OPEN / EJECT  
4
Insert the Cassette. (l 13)  
Slide the 2 Lever to the right and pull down to open the Cassette  
compartment cover.  
Insert the Cassette.  
Press the [PUSH/TO CLOSE] 3 to load the Cassette.  
Close the lower compartment Cover.  
PUSH  
3 TO CLOSE  
CAMERA  
VCR  
CARD P.B.  
5
5
Start recording. (l 20)  
Press the 4 Button. (Recording starts.)  
Press the 4 Button again to pause the recording.  
MODE  
ON  
OFF  
POWER  
4
CAMERA  
VCR  
CARD P.B.  
To watch the Playback Picture  
MODE  
ON  
6
Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape, and play the tape  
back. (l 28)  
6
OFF  
POWER  
Slide the 5 Switch. (The [VCR] Lamp lights up.)  
5
Press the 6 Button.  
BACK  
LIGHT  
7
Press the 7 Button. (This will start playback.)  
SEARCH  
6
7
Turn the Camera/Recorder off. (l 14)  
Set the 8 Switch to [OFF].  
CAMERA  
7
VCR  
CARD P.B.  
MODE  
ON  
OFF  
POWER  
8
7
Controls and Components  
2)  
3)  
1) LCD Monitor (l 14, 51)  
.........................................................................................................................  
BACK  
LIGHT  
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.  
4)  
5)  
6)  
CAMERA  
STILL  
.........................................................................................................................  
1)  
PUSH OPEN  
FADE  
2) Accessory Shoe  
Accessories, such as a stereo microphone (not supplied), are attached  
here.  
7)  
8)  
9)  
10) 11)  
12)  
TITLE  
MULTI/P-IN-P  
3) Shoe Cover  
SEARCH  
4) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] (l 23)  
Play Button [1] (l 28, 29, 35)  
5) Still Button [CAMERA STILL] (l 21)  
Pause Button [;] (l 29, 35)  
6) LCD Monitor Open Lever [PUSH OPEN] (l 14)  
7) Fade Button [FADE] (l 22)  
FOCUS  
20)  
Stop Button [] (l 28, 29, 35)  
AUTO  
8) Forward Search Button [rSEARCH] (l 20)  
MANUAL  
AE LOCK  
21)  
Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] (l 28)  
W.B.  
22)  
SHUTTER/IRIS  
9) Reverse Search Button [sSEARCH] (l 20)  
Rewind/Review Button [6] (l 28)  
23)  
MENU  
Recording Check Button [S] (l 20)  
PUSH  
13)  
14)  
15)  
24)  
VOL/JOG  
10) Title Button [TITLE] (l 37)  
11) Multi-Picture Button [MULTI] (l 27, 32, 36, 37)  
Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] (l 27)  
12) Speaker  
13) Microphone (built-in, stereo)  
14) Focus Ring (l 23)  
18)  
19)  
15) Lens Hood  
Always keep the Lens Hood attached to the Camera/Recorder so as to  
shut out unnecessary light.  
16)  
17)  
16) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)  
LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR GmbH and  
DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.  
17) MC Protector (l 51)  
18) Remote Control Sensor (l 11)  
19) Tally Lamp (l 20)  
20) Focus Button [FOCUS] (l 23)  
21) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK]  
(l 20, 23, 24, 25)  
22) White Balance Button [W.B.] (l 25)  
23) Menu Button [MENU] (l 15)  
24) Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] (l 15, 19, 28, 29)  
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25) Zoom Lever [W/T] (l 21, 22)  
26) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 21, 34)  
27) Battery Eject Button [BATT. EJECT] (l 12)  
28) Operation Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR/CARD P.B.] (l 14, 20, 28, 35)  
29) Battery Holder (l 12)  
TAPE  
CARD  
32)  
33)  
34)  
35)  
25)  
26)  
30) Recording Start/Stop Button (l 20)  
31) Power Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE] (l 14)  
32) Tape/Card Photoshot Selector [TAPE/CARD] (l 21, 34)  
33) Card Slot Cover (l 34)  
27)  
28)  
29)  
30)  
31)  
36)  
37)  
38)  
39)  
40)  
34) Card Slot (l 34)  
35) Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] (l 34)  
36) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (l 34)  
37) Reset Button [RESET] (l 55)  
38) Cassette Compartment Window (l 13)  
39) Grip Belt (l 13)  
40) Shoulder Strap Holders (l 13)  
41) Eyepiece Corrector Knob (l 14)  
46)  
42) Viewfinder (l 14, 51)  
.........................................................................................................................  
Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some  
tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not  
a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.  
41)  
42)  
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47)  
43)  
44)  
45)  
43) Upper Cassette Compartment Cover (l 13)  
44) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (l 13)  
45) Lower Cassette Compartment Cover (l 13)  
46) Cassette Holder (l 13)  
47) Tripod Receptacle (Tripod Mounting Hole)  
Used for mounting the Camera/Recorder on an optional tripod.  
48) DV Input/Output Terminal (i.LINK) [¥] (l 42)  
48) 49) 50)  
Connect this to the digital video equipment.  
AV IN/OUT  
AUX  
PHONES  
49) Auxiliary Terminal [AUX]  
S-VIDEO IN/OUT  
50) Audio-Video Input/Output Jack [AV IN/OUT] (l 33, 41)  
MIC  
51)  
52)  
Headphone Jack [PHONES] (l 48)  
When a cable is connected to this jack, the built-in speaker of the  
Camera/Recorder is disabled.  
51) S-Video Input/Output Jack [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (l 33, 41)  
52) Microphone Jack [MIC] (l 33, 48)  
Connect with an external microphone or audio equipment. (When this  
jack is in use, the built-in microphone does not function.)  
53)  
53) White Balance Sensor (l 25, 52)  
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Remote Controller  
Using the wireless remote controller that is supplied with the Camera/  
Recorder, most of the Camera/Recorder functions can be operated from a  
distance.  
1)  
2)  
3)  
VIDEO CAMERA  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/  
TIME  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
OSD  
Remote Controller Buttons  
COUNTER  
RESET  
TITLE  
ZOOM  
6)  
7)  
1) Date and Time Button [DATE/TIME] (l 45)  
2) Indication Output Button [OSD] (On-Screen Display) (l 33)  
3) Counter Reset Button [RESET] (l 52)  
4) Indication Shift Button [COUNTER] (l 45)  
5) Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button [MULTI/P-IN-P]  
(l 27, 32, 36, 37)  
T
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
¥REC  
A.DUB  
V
W
/REW  
PLAY  
1
FF/  
4)  
5)  
W
6
STILL ADV  
E
5
STILL ADV  
D
PAUSE  
;
INDEX  
STOP  
INDEX  
6) Recording Button [REC] (l 41, 42)  
K
L
7) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (l 33)  
8) Upward Direction Button [π] (for Playback Zoom Function) (l 31)  
9) Left/Right Direction Buttons [, ] (for Playback Zoom Function)  
(l 31)  
SELECT  
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
8)  
STORE  
MENU  
9)  
SET  
OFF/ON  
10) Downward Direction Button [] (for Playback Zoom Function)  
(l 31)  
10)  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
11) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D]  
(E : reverse direction, D: normal direction) (l 29)  
12) Index Search Buttons [:, 9]  
(:: reverse direction, 9: normal direction) (l 30)  
13) Selection Button [SELECT] (l 31)  
14) Store Button [STORE] (l 31)  
VIDEO CAMERA  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/  
TIME  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
15) Off/On Button [OFF/ON] (l 31)  
OSD  
16) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (l 21, 22, 28, 31)  
17) Variable Speed Search Button [VAR.SEARCH] (l 28)  
18) Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] (l 31)  
19) Speed Selection Buttons [π, ] (for variable speed search function)  
(l 28)  
COUNTER  
RESET  
TITLE  
ZOOM  
T
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
¥REC  
A.DUB  
V
W
/REW  
PLAY  
1
FF/  
W
6
STILL ADV  
E
5
STILL ADV  
D
16)  
PAUSE  
;
The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding  
buttons on the Camera/Recorder.  
11)  
12)  
13)  
14)  
15)  
INDEX  
STOP  
INDEX  
K
L
20) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 21, 34)  
21) Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (l 20)  
22) Title Button [TITLE] (l 37)  
23) Menu Button [MENU] (l 15)  
24) Item set Button [SET] (l 15)  
25) Item select Button [ITEM] (l 15)  
26) Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] (l 28)  
27) Play Button [1] (l 28, 29, 35)  
SELECT  
17)  
18)  
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
19)  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
28) Rewind/Review Button [6] (l 28)  
29) Pause Button [;] (l 29, 35)  
30) Stop Button [] (l 28, 29, 35)  
20)  
VIDEO CAMERA  
START/  
STOP  
21)  
22)  
DATE/  
TIME  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
OSD  
COUNTER  
RESET  
TITLE  
ZOOM  
26)  
27)  
28)  
T
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
¥REC  
A.DUB  
V
W
/REW  
PLAY  
1
FF/  
W
6
STILL ADV  
E
5
STILL ADV  
D
PAUSE  
;
29)  
30)  
INDEX  
STOP  
INDEX  
K
L
SELECT  
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
23)  
24)  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
25)  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
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ªInserting a Button-type Battery  
Before using the remote controller, insert the supplied button-type battery.  
1
2
While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder.  
Insert the button-type battery with the imprint (i) facing  
upward.  
1
3
Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller.  
When the button-type battery becomes weak, replace it with a new CR2025  
battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about one year. However, it  
depends on operation frequency.)  
Make sure to match the poles properly when inserting the battery.  
1
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2
Warning  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the  
equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to  
manufacturer’s instructions.  
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat  
above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out of  
the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If  
swallowed call your doctor.  
3
.........................................................................................................................  
Replace battery with CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a  
risk of fire or explosion.  
Caution-Battery may explode if mistreated.  
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not  
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.  
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ªUsing the Remote Controller  
1
Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote Control Sensor  
on the Camera/Recorder and press the desired button.  
Distance from the Camera/Recorder: Within Approximately 15 feet  
(5 meters)  
Angle: Approximately 15 degrees in the vertical and horizontal  
directions from the central axis  
The above operating ranges are for indoor use. Outdoors or under strong  
light, the equipment may not operate properly even within the above  
ranges.  
1
Within 3 feet (1 meter) range, you can also use the Remote Controller on  
the side (the LCD Monitor side) of the Camera/Recorder.  
Selecting Remote Controller Modes  
When 2 Camera/Recorders are used simultaneously, they can be operated  
individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes.  
If the Remote Controller Mode on the Camera/Recorder and Remote  
Controller do not match, [REMOTE] is displayed.  
VIDEO CAMERA  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/  
TIME  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
OSD  
COUNTER  
RESET  
TITLE  
ZOOM  
T
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
¥REC  
A.DUB  
Setting on the Camera/Recorder:  
Set [REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to the desired  
Remote Controller Mode.  
V
W
/REW  
PLAY  
1
FF/  
W
6
STILL ADV  
E
5
STILL ADV  
D
PAUSE  
;
INDEX  
STOP  
INDEX  
K
L
SELECT  
Setting on the Remote Controller:  
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
STORE  
[VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [] Button simultaneously. 1  
MENU  
2
1
SET  
OFF/ON  
[VCR2]: Press the [E] Button and [] Button simultaneously. 2  
When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced, the Mode is  
automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
11  
Power Supply  
ªUsing the AC Adaptor  
1
1
Slide the Viewfinder backward and then tilt it upward.  
Insert the battery-shaped connector of the DC Cable into the  
Battery Holder on the Camera/Recorder.  
2
3
4
Connect the DC connector plug to the [DC OUT] Jack on the  
AC Adaptor.  
Connect the AC Adaptor and AC Cable.  
2
4
3
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ªUsing the Battery  
Before use, fully charge the battery.  
1
Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it.  
Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected  
to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it.  
The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging starts.  
When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.  
Attach the charged Battery to the Camera/Recorder.  
2
Disconnecting the Power Source  
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] and, while pressing the  
[BATT. EJECT] Button 1, slide the Battery or DC Cable upward to  
disconnect it.  
For other notes, see page 46.  
BATT.  
EJECT  
PUSH  
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Charging Time and Available Recording Time  
A Charging Time  
B Maximum Continuous Recording Time  
1 h 20 min.indicates 1 hour and 20 minutes.  
Battery VSB0419 is supplied.  
The hours shown in the table below are approximate hours. The numeric  
characters in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD  
monitor is used. In actual use, the available recording time may be shorter  
in some cases.  
The hours shown in the table below are for continuous recording at a  
temperature of 68xF (20xC) and humidity of 60 %. If the Battery is charged  
at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may become longer.  
CGR-D08A/1B  
A
B
1 h.  
1 h 10 min. (55 min.)  
VSB0419  
CGR-D16A/1B  
A
B
2 h.  
2 h 25 min. (2 h.)  
CGP-D28A/1B  
CGR-D53A/1K  
A
B
3 h 15 min.  
4 h 15 min. (3 h 35 min.)  
5 h 20 min.  
A
B
8 h. (6 h 40 min.)  
12  
Lens Cap and Grip Belt  
To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. Adjust the length of the  
Grip Belt to the size of your hand.  
1
1
Attach the longer loop of the Lens Cap Cord to the Lens  
Cap.  
2
3
Attach the shorter loop to the Grip Belt.  
Put your hand through the Grip Belt and adjust the length.  
The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Grip Belt 1. (When you  
are not recording, be sure to keep the Lens Cap attached to the Lens for  
protection.)  
2
3
1
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap  
1
We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going outdoors to  
record so as to avoid dropping the Camera/Recorder.  
1
2
Pass the tip of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder  
Strap Holder on the Camera/Recorder and pull the Shoulder  
Strap.  
Fold the tip of the Shoulder Strap, pass it through the  
Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.  
Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 2 from the Shoulder Strap Length  
Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.  
2
2
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Inserting a Cassette  
When power is supplied to the Camera/Recorder, the cassette can be taken  
out without turning the Camera/Recorder on.  
2
1
Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 3 to the right and pull down  
to open the Cassette Compartment.  
3
2
3
Insert a Cassette.  
1
Close the Cassette Compartment and lock the Cassette  
Compartment by pressing the [PUSH TO CLOSE] mark.  
Close the Lower Cassette Compartment Cover.  
OPEN / EJECT  
4
3
For other notes, see page 46.  
ªAccidental Erasure Prevention  
4
Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 4 on the cassette (by  
sliding it in the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable  
recording, close the accidental erasure protection slider (by sliding it in the  
[REC] arrow direction).  
PUSH  
TO CLOSE  
4
R
E
C
SAVE  
13  
Turning on/off the Camera/Recorder and  
selecting Modes  
Turn on the power first and then select Modes.  
ªHow to Turn on the Power  
1
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the  
center Button 1.  
The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.  
ªHow to Switch Modes  
2
Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch.  
With each slide of the Switch, the Mode switches in the order of Camera  
Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode.  
The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.  
CAMERA  
VCR  
CARD P.B.  
ªHow to Turn off the Power  
1, 2, 3  
3
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] while pressing the  
MODE  
ON  
OFF  
center Button 1.  
1
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Using the Viewfinder  
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside  
the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.  
1
Slide the Viewfinder backward and then tilt it upward.  
The Viewfinder angle is adjusted upward.  
Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 1.  
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2:51:32PM  
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2
Using the LCD Monitor  
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.  
1
1
2
Turn the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON].  
Slide the [PUSH OPEN] Lever and, at the same time, bring  
out the LCD Monitor about 90x in the direction of the arrow.  
The Viewfinder goes off.  
3
Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired  
recording angle.  
PUSH  
The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180x 2 from the vertical  
1, 2  
VOL/JOG  
position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90x 3 to the  
downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD monitor beyond these  
ranges will damage the Camera/Recorder.  
Closing the LCD monitor  
Push the LCD Monitor until the [PUSH OPEN] Lever is securely locked.  
MODE  
ON  
OFF  
ªAdjusting Brightness and Color Level  
When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-menu is set to [YES],  
the following items are displayed. (l 15)  
POWER  
LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]  
Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.  
LCD Color Level [LCD COLOR]  
Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD screen.  
Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]  
Adjust the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.  
1
2
Press the [PUSH] Dial and select the item you want to adjust.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial and increase or decrease the number  
of the vertical bars on the Bar Indication.  
The Bar Indication has 8 steps. A larger number of vertical bars  
indicates stronger brightness or color saturation.  
Increasing the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor  
Set the [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [BRIGHT].  
These adjustments do not affect the recorded images.  
14  
Using the Menu Screen  
To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setting, this Camera/  
Recorder displays various function settings on menus.  
1
2
3
CAMERA  
VCR  
1
Press the [MENU] Button.  
When the [CAMERA] Lamp is on, the Camera Function Menu is  
CARD P.B.  
displayed. 1  
When the [VCR] Lamp is on, the VCR Function Menu is displayed. 2  
When the [CARD P.B.] Lamp is on, the Card Function Menu is  
displayed. 3  
2
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired Sub-Menu.  
Rotate the [PUSH] dial to display the items highlighted.  
3
4
5
Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the selected Sub-Menu.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the item to be set.  
Press the [PUSH] Dial to set the selected item to a desired  
Mode.  
Each press of the cursor [1] brings up a subsequent Mode. Menu items  
that cannot be used in combination with the selected item are displayed  
in dark blue.  
MENU  
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
1
2, 3, 4, 5  
1
CAMERA FUNCTIONS  
1.CAMERA SETUP  
2.DIGITAL EFFECT  
3.CARD SETUP  
4.MULTI-PICTURES  
5.RECORDING SETUP  
6.DISPLAY SETUP  
7.OTHER FUNCTIONS  
While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or play back. Menus can be  
displayed during playback but not during recording.  
The above operations can be carried out using the Remote Controller.  
(l 10)  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
To display the Menu, press the [MENU] Button 4 on the Remote  
Controller.  
2
To select items on the Menu, press the [ITEM] Button 5 on the  
Remote Controller.  
VCR FUNCTIONS  
1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS  
2.DIGITAL EFFECT  
3.CARD SETUP  
4.MULTI-PICTURES  
5.RECORDING SETUP  
6.AV IN/OUT SETUP  
7.DISPLAY SETUP  
8.OTHER FUNCTIONS  
To set the mode for the selected items, press the [SET] Button 6 on  
the Remote Controller.  
To Exit the Menu Screen  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
Press the [MENU] Button again.  
3
About the Menu Mode Setting  
The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Camera/  
Recorder is turned off. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected  
before turning the Camera/Recorder off, the selected setting may not be  
retained.  
CARD FUNCTIONS  
1.DELETE PICTURE/TITLE  
2.CARD EDITING  
3.DISPLAY SETUP  
4.OTHER FUNCTIONS  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
VIDEO CAMERA  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/  
TIME  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
OSD  
COUNTER  
RESET  
TITLE  
ZOOM  
T
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
¥REC  
A.DUB  
V
W
/REW  
PLAY  
1
FF/  
W
6
STILL ADV  
E
5
STILL ADV  
D
PAUSE  
;
INDEX  
STOP  
INDEX  
K
L
SELECT  
VAR.  
P.B.  
4
6
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
5
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
15  
List of Menus  
The illustrations of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are  
different from the actual Menus.  
CAMERA SETUP  
Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
PROG.AE  
OFF  
N
5
7
º
PROGRESSIVE AUTO ON OFF  
EIS  
[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu  
OFF  
OFF 25  
NORMAL  
ON  
100  
FRAME  
D.ZOOM  
REC MODE  
1) Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (l 23)  
2) Progressive Photoshot Mode [PROGRESSIVE] (l 21)  
3) Optical Image Stabilizer [EIS] (l 22)  
4) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 22)  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
6)  
5) Recording Mode [REC MODE] (l 21)  
6) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]  
DIGITAL EFFECT  
EFFECT1 OFF MULTI P-IN-P  
7)  
8)  
WIPE MIX  
GAIN-UP  
MOSAIC  
STROBE  
TRAIL  
MIRROR  
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu  
7) Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] (l 26)  
8) Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] (l 26)  
EFFECT2 OFF  
NEGA SEPIA  
MONO SOLARI  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu  
9) Picture Size [PICTURE SIZE] (l 34)  
10) Picture Quality [REC MODE] (l 34)  
11) Card Low Brightness [LOW LIGHT SHOT] (l 34)  
12) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (l 37)  
CARD SETUP  
9)  
10)  
PICTURE SIZE 1488 1128 640 480  
REC MODE  
FINE NORMAL ECONOMY  
LOW LIGHT SHOT  
CREATE TITLE  
OFF AUTO  
YES  
11)  
12)  
----  
[MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
13) Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE] (l 27)  
14) Strobe Multi-Picture Speed [SPEED] (l 27)  
15) Swing Mode [SWING] (l 27)  
13)  
MULTI-PICTURES  
SCAN MODE  
STROBE MANUAL  
FAST NORMAL SLOW  
16) Position of Small Picture inside Normal Picture [P-IN-P] (l 27)  
14)  
15)  
16)  
SPEED  
SWING  
P-IN-P  
OFF  
1
ON  
3
2
4
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu  
17) Recording Speed Mode [REC-SPEED] (l 19)  
18) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO-REC] (l 19, 33)  
19) Index Mode [INDEX] (l 30)  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
20) Wind Noise Reduction [WIND-CUT]  
RECORDING SETUP  
If this function is set to [ON], the sound of wind hitting the microphone  
can be reduced for recording.  
17)  
18)  
19)  
20)  
REC-SPEED  
AUDIO-REC  
INDEX  
SP  
LP  
12bit  
2HOUR  
OFF  
16bit  
DAY  
ON  
WIND-CUT  
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu  
21) Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME] (l 45)  
22) Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (l 45)  
23) Counter Reset [C.RESET] (l 52)  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
Set the counter value to zero. However, it cannot reset the Time Code.  
24) Display Mode [DISPLAY] (l 45)  
25) LCD Brightness [LCD MODE] (l 14)  
26) LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment [LCD/EVF SET] (l 14)  
21)  
22)  
23)  
24)  
25)  
26)  
DISPLAY SETUP  
DATE/TIME OFF D/T DATE  
C.DISPLAY LINEAR MEMORY  
T.CODE  
C.RESET  
DISPLAY  
LCD MODE  
----  
YES  
ALL PARTIAL OFF  
NORMAL  
BRIGHT  
---- YES  
LCD/EVF SET  
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu  
27) Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (l 11)  
28) Recording Lamp [TALLY LED] (l 20)  
29) Beep Sound [BEEP]  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
27)  
28)  
29)  
30)  
31)  
32)  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF  
1 Beep  
When you start recording  
When you switch the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from [OFF] to [ON]  
2 Beeps  
When you pause recording  
TALLY LED  
BEEP  
SHUTTER  
CLOCK-SET  
SELF-REC  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
YES  
----  
NORMAL MIRROR  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
10 Beeps  
If you perform a wrong operation before or during recording  
30) Shutter Sound Effect [SHUTTER] (l 21)  
31) Date and Time Setting [CLOCK-SET] (l 19)  
32) Self-Recording [SELF-REC] (l 20)  
16  
VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]  
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu  
1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (l 29)  
2) Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (l 35)  
3) Index Search Mode [INDEX] (l 30)  
4) Audio Output Mode [AUDIO] (l 33)  
5) Audio Selector [AUDIO OUT] (l 48)  
6) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]  
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
BLANK SEARCH  
RECORD TO CARD  
---- YES  
---- YES  
PHOTO SCENE  
INDEX  
AUDIO  
AUDIO OUT  
ST1 ST2 MIX  
L R  
STEREO  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
6)  
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu  
7) Digital Effect On/Off [EFFECT] (l 31, 32)  
8) Digital Effect Selection [EFFECT SELECT] (l 31, 32)  
DIGITAL EFFECT  
7)  
8)  
EFFECT  
EFFECT SELECT  
OFF MULTI WIPE MIX  
STROBE NEGA  
MONO TRAIL  
MOSAIC MIRROR  
OFF  
ON  
SEPIA  
SOLARI  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu  
9) Picture Quality [REC MODE] (l 34)  
10) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (l 37)  
CARD SETUP  
9)  
10)  
REC MODE  
FINE NORMAL ECONOMY  
CREATE TITLE  
----  
YES  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
[MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu  
11) Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE] (l 32)  
12) Strobe Multi-Picture Speed [SPEED] (l 32)  
13) Swing Mode [SWING] (l 32)  
MULTI-PICTURES  
SCAN MODE  
STROBE MANUAL  
PHOTO SCENE  
FAST NORMAL SLOW  
11)  
12)  
13)  
SPEED  
SWING  
OFF  
ON  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu  
RECORDING SETUP  
14) Recording Speed Mode [REC-SPEED] (l 19, 41, 42)  
15) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO-REC] (l 19, 33)  
14)  
15)  
REC-SPEED  
AUDIO-REC  
SP  
12bit  
LP  
16bit  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
[AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu  
16) AV Jack [AV JACK] (l 33, 41, 48)  
17) Audio Dubbing Input [A.DUB INPUT] (l 33)  
18) AD Conversion Output [DV OUT] (l 41)  
AV IN/OUT SETUP  
AV JACK  
IN/OUT OUT/PHONES  
16)  
17)  
18)  
A.DUB INPUT  
DV OUT  
MIC  
OFF  
AV IN  
ON  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu (l 16)  
19) Camera Data [REC DATA]  
DISPLAY SETUP  
If you set [REC DATA] to [ON], the settings (shutter speed, iris (l 47)  
and white balance settings (l 47), etc.) used during the recordings are  
displayed during playback. [---] appears on the display when there is no  
data.  
The setting information may not displayed properly if the camera data of  
this Camera/Recorder is played back on other equipment.  
The camera data will not be recorded in the following cases:  
When the data is recorded from a card to a tape.  
When recording proceeds with no input signals supplied.  
When recording involves the use of the S-Video or AV Input Jack.  
When pictures with no camera data are recorded using the DV  
Terminal.  
DATE/TIME OFF D/T  
C.DISPLAY LINEAR MEMORY  
T.CODE  
DATE  
C.RESET  
DISPLAY  
---- YES  
ALL PARTIAL OFF  
REC DATA  
LCD MODE  
LCD/EVF SET ----  
OFF  
NORMAL  
ON  
BRIGHT  
19)  
YES  
---- YES  
RETURN  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF  
CLOCK-SET ----  
YES  
When displaying a list of titles.  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu  
Same as described on page 16.  
17  
Card Playback Mode Main-Menu  
DELETE PICTURE/TITLE  
[DELETE PICTURE/TITLE] Sub-Menu  
1) Selecting and deleting a Picture [DELETE PICTURE BY SELECTION]  
1)  
2)  
3)  
1.DELETE PICTURE  
BY SELECTION  
2.DELETE ALL PICTURES  
3.DELETE TITLE  
BY SELECTION  
(l 38)  
2) Deleting All Pictures [DELETE ALL PICTURES] (l 38)  
3) Selecting and Deleting a Title [DELETE TITLE BY SELECTION] (l 38)  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
[CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu  
4)  
5)  
6)  
7)  
8)  
4) Recording to Cassette [RECORD TO TAPE] (l 36)  
5) Searching a Picture [PICTURE SEARCH] (l 36)  
6) Setting the File Lock [FILE LOCK] (l 38)  
7) Setting DPOF [DPOF SETTING] (l 39)  
8) Formatting a Card [CARD FORMAT] (l 39)  
CARD EDITING  
RECORD TO TAPE  
PICTURE SEARCH  
FILE LOCK  
---- YES  
---- YES  
---- YES  
---- YES  
---- YES  
DPOF SETTING  
CARD FORMAT  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu  
Same as described on page 16.  
DISPLAY SETUP  
DATE/TIME OFF D/T  
C.DISPLAY LINEAR MEMORY  
T.CODE  
DATE  
C.RESET  
DISPLAY  
LCD MODE  
----  
ALL PARTIAL OFF  
YES  
NORMAL  
----  
BRIGHT  
YES  
LCD/EVF SET  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu  
Same as described on page 16.  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
REMOTE  
CLOCK-SET  
VCR1 VCR2 OFF  
---- YES  
RETURN ----  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
YES  
Card Playback Mode Short-Cut Menu  
Short-cut menus enable some of the Card Playback Mode menus to be called  
quickly. Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the short-cut menus, and rotate the  
[PUSH] Dial and then press it to select the desired menu.  
9)  
10)  
11)  
12)  
13)  
PICTURE SEARCH  
DELETE PICTURE  
FILE LOCK  
DPOF SETTING  
EXIT  
9) [PICTURE SEARCH]:  
The [PICTURE SEARCH] menu for searching pictures from numbers  
appears.  
10) [DELETE PICTURE]:  
The [DELETE PICTURE] menu for erasing the displayed picture  
appears. Use this menu after the picture to be erased has appeared.  
11) [FILE LOCK]:  
The [FILE LOCK] menu to prevent the accidental erasure of the  
displayed picture (lock setting) appears. Use this menu after the picture  
to be locked has appeared.  
12) [DPOF SETTING]:  
The [DPOF SETTING] menu for performing the DPOF settings for the  
displayed picture appears. Use this menu after the picture whose DPOF  
settings are to be performed has appeared.  
13) [EXIT]: This is for exiting from the short-cut menu.  
18  
Setting Date and Time  
1
Press the [MENU] Button and rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select  
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK-SET] >> [YES].  
CLOCK-SET  
YEAR :2001  
MONTH :OCT  
2
Rotate and press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YEAR]/[MONTH]/  
[DAY]/[HOUR]/[MINUTE] and set it to a desired value.  
Year will cycle in the order shown below.  
DAY :10  
HOUR : 2PM  
MINUTE:30  
2000 ) 2001 ) ... ) 2089 ) 2000 ) ...  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
3
Press the [MENU] Button to finish setting the date and time.  
The clock operation starts from [00] seconds.  
The menu will disappear when the button is pressed again.  
It is possible that the built-in clock in the Camera/Recorder may become  
inaccurate. Please check the time before recording. If the [0] Indication is  
flashing, charge the internal lithium battery and reset the date and time.  
MENU  
1, 3  
PUSH  
1, 2  
VOL/JOG  
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Internal Lithium Battery Recharge  
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the  
[0] Indication is lit, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.  
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camera/Recorder with the  
power turned off and then connect to the AC Jack.  
After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power the  
clock for approximately 3 months.  
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LP Mode  
A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC-SPEED] on the  
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. 1  
If LP Mode is selected, the recording time becomes 1.5 times longer  
than that of SP Mode.  
Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode recording,  
mosaic-like noise patterns may appear on a playback image, or some  
functions may be restricted.  
The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely compatible  
with other equipment.  
Audio Dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (l 33)  
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Audio Recording Mode  
The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO-REC]  
on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. 2  
High quality sound recording is possible with 16bit 48kHz 2 trackMode.  
With the 12bit 32kHz 4 trackMode, the original sound can be recorded on  
2 tracks in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for re-recording.  
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Recording  
1
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON].  
The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. 1  
CAMERA  
VCR  
1
CARD P.B.  
2
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.  
Recording starts.  
MODE  
ON  
OFF  
After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC]. 2  
POWER  
The Tally Lamp (LED Lamp) 3 lights up during recording and alerts  
those being recorded that recording is in progress. The Tally Lamp  
does not light up if the [TALLY LED] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS]  
Sub-menu is set to [OFF].  
2, 3  
1
2
4
PAUSE  
REC  
3
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the  
recording.  
[PAUSE] is displayed. 4  
PAUSE  
RECORD  
If the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes, the power  
is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation.  
To resume recording from this condition, turn on the power again.  
When recording while the Mode Selector Switch is set to [AUTO] 5, the  
Camera/Recorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. (In  
some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted  
manually.) (l 23, 24, 25)  
5
AUTO  
MANUAL  
AE LOCK  
For other notes, see page 46.  
ªTo Check the Recording  
By pressing the [S] Button 6 in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play  
back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.  
SEARCH  
[CHK] is displayed. After checking, the Camera/Recorder resumes the  
Recording Pause Mode.  
6
3
For other notes, see page 46.  
ªTo View the recorded scene while the Recording is  
paused (Camera Search)  
The recorded scene can be viewed by holding down the [sSEARCH] Button  
7 or [rSEARCH] Button 8 in the Recording Pause Mode.  
The Camera Search function is useful for finding the starting point of a new  
scene to create a smooth transition from one scene to another.  
When the [sSEARCH] Button is pressed, pictures are played back in the  
reverse direction.  
8
SEARCH  
When the [rSEARCH] Button is pressed, pictures are played back in the  
forward direction.  
7
For other notes, see page 46.  
x
ªSelf-Recording  
¥
By opening the LCD Monitor and turning it so that it faces forward (to the lens  
side) 9, you can let the subject in front of the Camera/Recorder monitor the  
shot while shooting is in progress.  
°
ø
When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is disabled automatically.  
However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated forward, the image is also  
shown in the Viewfinder.  
9
If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in  
a mirror, set [SELF-REC] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to  
[MIRROR]. (Mirror Mode)  
Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs.  
If [MIRROR] is selected, only recording Indication [¥], recording pause  
Indication [¥;], Card PhotoShot Indication [ø] and Remaining Battery  
Power Indication [x] are displayed. If a general Warning/Alarm  
Indication [°] appears, return the LCD Monitor to the original position in  
order to check the specific content of the Warning/Alarm Indication.  
ªTo Finish the Recording  
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF].  
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PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette  
With this function, you can record still pictures with sound for approximately  
7 seconds each on the Cassette.  
PHOTO  
1
2
Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE].  
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause  
Mode.  
PHOTO  
The Camera/Recorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and  
then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.  
PHOTO  
PhotoShot Recording results in slightly inferior image quality.  
ªProgressive Photoshot  
With the progressive Photoshot Function, you can record still pictures with  
higher resolution than with the normal Photoshot Function.  
After setting [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to [ON]  
or [AUTO], press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode.  
1
PHOTO  
SHOT  
2
[æ] is displayed. 1  
This Function may not work with some function settings. (l 46)  
2CAMERA  
STILL  
ªFrame Moving Picture (Frame Mode)  
Frame moving-picture recording makes it possible to obtain natural still  
pictures with a high picture quality, even when the scenes involve a lot of  
movement recording frame still pictures continuously at a rate of 30 frames a  
second. (It is also possible to record sound.)  
TAPE  
CARD  
1
After setting [REC MODE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to  
[FRAME], press the Recording Start/Stop Button.  
When [REC MODE] is set to [FRAME], the Digital Effect 1 Function  
([EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-menu) cannot be used.  
For normal recording set [REC MODE] to [NORMAL].  
ªContinuous Photoshot  
If the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is held down with the [SHUTTER] of the  
Sub-Menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] set to [ON], the Camera/Recorder will  
record still images without interruptions every 0.7 seconds until the button is  
released.  
The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is  
recorded. (However, this function is not enabled when Progressive  
Photoshot is set to [ON] or [AUTO].)  
ªDigital Still Picture  
When the [CAMERA STILL] Button 2 is pressed, images become still  
pictures. When the Button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is  
cancelled.  
We recommend that you press the [CAMERA STILL] Button first at the  
position where you want to record the picture and then press the [PHOTO  
SHOT] Button.  
For the still pictures taken in the Continuous Photoshot Mode or Digital Still  
Picture Mode, photoshot index signals are not recorded.  
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T
1tW  
Zoom In/Out Functions  
It gives special effects to the Camera/Recorder by Recording objects close  
by or with wide-angle shot.  
5tW  
T
T
10tW  
1
For wide-angle shots (zoom out):  
Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [W].  
For close-ups (zoom in):  
Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [T].  
Zoom magnification is displayed for a few seconds.  
Generally speaking, when the [W/T] zoom lever is pressed towards [W] or  
[T], the zooming speed gradually increases.  
Taking Close-up Shots of Small Subjects (Macro Close-up Function)  
When the zoom magnification is 1a, the Camera/Recorder can focus on a  
subject that is as close as approximately 1.5 inch (35 mm) from the lens. With  
this, small subjects like insects can be recorded.  
1
W
T
For other notes, see page 46.  
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Digital Zoom Function  
This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects  
located beyond a normal zoom range of 1t to 10t magnification. With the  
digital zoom function, you can select a magnification of 25 t or 100t.  
2
W
T
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>  
[D.ZOOM] >> [25t] or [100t].  
25k: Digital zooming to 25t  
100k: Digital zooming to 100t  
2
To zoom in or out, press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [W] or  
towards [T].  
MENU  
As the magnification of digital zooming increases, the quality of image may  
deteriorate.  
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
1
Canceling the Digital Zoom Function  
Set [D.ZOOM] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to [OFF].  
T
25tW  
D.ZOOM  
For other notes, see page 46.  
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Optical Image Stabilizer Function  
If you are recording in unstable situations and the Camera/Recorder is shaky,  
you can use this function to correct the distortion in these images.  
If the Camera/Recorder shakes too much, this Function may not be able to  
stabilize images.  
1
EIS  
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [EIS] >>  
[ON].  
The [EIS] Indication 1 appears.  
Canceling Optical Image Stabilizer  
Set [EIS] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF].  
For other notes, see page 46.  
MENU  
1
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
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Fade In/Out Functions  
Fade In 1  
Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the  
beginning of a scene.  
1
Hold down the [FADE] Button while the Camera/Recorder is  
set to the Recording Pause Mode.  
The image fades out gradually.  
2
3
When the image is completely gone, press the Recording  
Start/Stop Button to start recording.  
Release the [FADE] Button about 3 seconds after starting  
recording.  
The image reappears gradually.  
, 2  
Fade Out 2  
Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually, leaving a black  
screen at the end of a scene.  
1
2
3
Hold down the [FADE] Button while recording.  
The image fades out gradually.  
About 3 seconds after the image is completely gone, press  
the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording.  
Release the [FADE] Button.  
FADE  
, ,1 ,3  
For other notes, see page 46.  
22  
Backlight Compensation Function  
This prevents a recording subject from being recorded darker in backlight.  
(Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording subject.)  
1
BACK  
LIGHT  
1
Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.  
The [ª] Indication 1 flashes and then is displayed.  
To resume normal Recording  
Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.  
When the [BACK LIGHT] Button is pressed, the entire screen becomes  
brighter.  
By operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch, the Backlight Compensation  
Function is cancelled.  
1
ª
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Recording in Special Situations (Program AE)  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
AE LOCK  
1
Select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations.  
1
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].  
The [MNL] Indication appears.  
2
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>  
[PROG.AE] >> a desired Mode [5], [7], [4], [], [º].  
The Indication of the selected Mode is displayed.  
[5] Sports Mode 1  
For Recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes.  
MENU  
PUSH  
2
[7] Portrait Mode 2  
Focuses on the main subject of the image and leaves the background slightly  
out of focus.  
VOL/JOG  
2
4
1
3
5
[4] Low Light Mode 3  
Preserves the mood of dim light settings without altering picture brightness.  
[] Spotlight Mode 4  
Neutralizes the additional brightness created by a spot light.  
[º] Surf & Snow Mode 5  
Compensates for excessive illumination from sun glare to produce a clear  
picture.  
Canceling the Program AE Function  
Set [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF]. Or, set the  
Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].  
For other notes, see page 46.  
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1
2
Manual Focus Adjustment  
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus  
may not function well.  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
AE LOCK  
1
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].  
The [MNL] Indication appears.  
2
Press the [FOCUS] Button.  
The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 1 appears.  
3
Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the focus.  
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
Press the [FOCUS] Button to turn off the [MF] Indication. Or, set the Mode  
Selector Switch to [AUTO].  
3
1
MNL  
MF  
23  
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment  
Useful for Recording fast-moving subjects.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
AE LOCK  
1
2
3
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].  
The [MNL] Indication appears.  
Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the shutter speed  
display appears.  
1
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed.  
The Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment  
1/60-1/8000 (or 1/60-1/500: for Card Photoshot Recording)  
The standard shutter speed is 1/60.  
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be faster.  
When you are using progressive function or card photoshot recording, a  
speed only up to 1/500 can be used.  
PUSH  
2, 3  
VOL/JOG  
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO]. Or, Hold down the [PUSH] Dial.  
MNL  
1/60  
For other notes, see page 47.  
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Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)  
You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark.  
AUTO  
1
2
3
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].  
The [MNL] Indication appears.  
MANUAL  
AE LOCK  
1
Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the Indication 1  
appears.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the iris.  
Adjustable Range of the Iris  
CLOSE (Closed) )F16...F1.7 )  
OPEN (Opened) 0dB )OPEN 3dB... )OPEN18dB  
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker.  
When a value closer to [OPEN18dB] is selected, the image becomes  
brighter.  
The value to which [dB] is attached indicates a gain value. If this value is too  
large, the quality of the image deteriorates.  
2, 3  
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
MNL  
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO]. Or, Hold down the [PUSH] Dial.  
1/60  
F2.4  
1
0
dB  
For other notes, see page 47.  
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Recording with a Fixed Brightness (AE Lock Function)  
This is a function for setting a fixed brightness. When recording in light with  
an extreme difference in the brightness of the background and the subject,  
such as a person standing in front of a dark background, the person can be  
recorded brightly if the brightness is adjusted to the person.  
2
1
W
T
AUTO  
MANUAL  
AE LOCK  
1
After setting to Camera Mode, press the [W/T] zoom Lever   
toward [T] and zoom in to the part you want to record.  
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AE LOCK].  
2
AELOCK  
The [  
] Indication 1 flashes to indicate that the brightness is  
fixed. Afterwards, it lights up white.  
To fix your desired brightness  
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL] first and adjust the Shutter  
Speed and Iris to the desired color in step 2, and then set the Mode Selector  
Switch to [AE LOCK].  
To cancel AE Lock Function  
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO] or [MANUAL].  
AE LOCK  
1/60  
Set the AE Lock again when [TAPE/CARD] Selector is switched after the  
AE Lock has been set. (The brightness setting may be changed.)  
F2.4  
0dB  
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Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance)  
Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, the Automatic White Balance  
Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors. In such a case,  
the white balance can be adjusted manually.  
1
AUTO  
MANUAL  
AE LOCK  
1
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].  
The [MNL] Indication appears.  
2
Press the [W.B.] Button repeatedly to set a desired White  
Balance Mode.  
2
W.B.  
1 Automatic White Balance Adjustment  
2 Indoor Mode (shooting under incandescent lamp)  
3 Outdoor Mode  
4 Fluorescent light Mode  
5 The White Balance setting that was previously set manually  
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
1
2
3
4
5
Press the [W.B.] Button repeatedly until no Indication appears. Or, set the  
Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].  
For other notes, see page 47.  
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Adjusting White Balance Manually  
When the Auto White Balance Adjustment function does not operate under the  
existing light conditions, use the Manual White Balance Adjustment mode.  
1
MANUAL  
AE LOCK  
AUTO  
1
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].  
The [MNL] Indication appears.  
2
Point the Camera/Recorder at a full-screen white subject,  
and then hold down the [W.B.] Button until the [1]  
Indication stops flashing.  
The [1] Indication appears after the screen has darkened for a  
moment.  
W.B.  
When the [1] Indication flashes after turning the Camera/Recorder  
on, the previously adjusted white balance setting is still kept.  
2
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
Press the [W.B.] Button repeatedly until no Indication appears. Or, set the  
Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].  
MNL  
1
About White Balance Sensor  
The White Balance Sensor 1 determines the nature of the light source  
during recording.  
2
1
Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording.  
Otherwise, White Balance will not function normally.  
The red light from the Tally Lamp 2 will be reflected off your hand or  
object, possibly causing the White Balance sensor to operate incorrectly  
and changing the coloring.  
2)  
10 000K  
9 000K  
8 000K  
Use of Auto White Balance Adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may  
result in reddish or bluish images. Where the subject is found on the left but  
surrounded by many light-sources, Auto White Balance Adjustment may not  
operate properly. In such case we suggest that you adjust the White Balance.  
3)  
7 000K  
6 000K  
4)  
1) The range that is controlled by the Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode  
of this Camera/Recorder  
2) Blue sky  
3) Cloudy sky (Rain)  
4) TV screen  
5)  
5 000K  
4 000K  
1)  
6)  
5) Sunlight  
7)  
6) White fluorescent light  
7) Halogen light bulb  
8) Incandescent light bulb  
9) Sunrise and sunset  
10) Candlelight  
3 000K  
8)  
9)  
2 000K  
1 000K  
For other notes, see page 47.  
10)  
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Digital Effect Functions  
This Camera/Recorder is equipped with digital effect Functions that add  
special effects to the scene.  
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]  
1) [MULTI] Multi-Picture Mode  
2) [P-IN-P] Picture-in-Picture Mode  
3) [WIPE] Wipe Mode  
1) MULTI  
3) WIPE  
2) P-IN-P  
4) MIX  
4) [MIX] Mix Mode  
5) [STROBE] Strobe Mode  
It records images with a stroboscopic effect.  
6) [GAIN-UP] Gain-up Mode  
It brightens images electronically.  
Adjust focus manually when using this Mode.  
7) [TRAIL] Trailing Effect Mode  
5) STROBE  
It records images with a trailing effect.  
8) [MOSAIC] Mosaic Mode  
It produces a mosaic-like image.  
9) [MIRROR] Mirror Mode  
The right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the left half.  
6) GAIN-UP  
8) MOSAIC  
10) NEGA  
12) MONO  
7) TRAIL  
Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]  
10) [NEGA] Negative Mode  
The colors of the recorded image are inverted as seen in a negative.  
11) [SEPIA] Sepia Mode  
It records a scene with a brownish tint, like the color of old pictures.  
12) [MONO] Black&White Mode  
9) MIRROR  
11) SEPIA  
13) SOLARI  
It records an image in black and white.  
13) [SOLARI] Solarization Mode  
It records an image with a painting-like effect.  
Selecting a desired digital effect  
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] or  
[EFFECT2] >> a desired digital effect.  
Canceling the digital effect  
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] or  
[EFFECT2] >>[OFF].  
For other notes, see page 47.  
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Wipe Mode:  
Like a curtain is being pulled, the still picture of the last recorded scene  
gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene.  
Mix Mode:  
2, 3, 4  
While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the still image of the last  
recorded scene gradually fades out.  
1
2
3
Set [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX].  
The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.  
MENU  
PUSH  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start the  
Recording.  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to pause the  
1
VOL/JOG  
WIPE  
Recording.  
WIPE  
The last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication  
WIPE  
changes to [B] or [C].  
4
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to restart the  
Recording.  
MIX  
MIX  
The last image of the previous scene gradually changes to the new  
MIX  
scene.  
For other notes, see page 47.  
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ªMulti-Picture Mode  
Strobe Multi-Picture Mode 1:  
You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures.  
4
Manual Multi-Picture Mode 2:  
You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures.  
3
After setting [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI].....  
MULTI/P-IN-P  
1
Set [MULTI-PICTURES] >> [SCAN MODE] >> [STROBE] or  
[MANUAL].  
When [STROBE] is selected:  
Set the [SPEED] to a desired strobe speed.  
MENU  
[FAST]:  
You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures within  
approximately 1 second  
1
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
1, 2  
[NORMAL]: You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures within  
approximately 1.5 seconds  
[SLOW]:  
You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures within  
approximately 2 seconds  
If you set [SWING] on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu to [ON], the  
intervals at which the 9 still pictures are taken are longer at the  
beginning and end than in the middle of the swing strobe period, and it  
is useful for analyzing swing motion, etc., in sports.  
When [MANUAL] is selected:  
You can select a desired scene one at a time up to 9 small pictures.  
2
3
Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.  
Press the [MULTI] Button.  
If [MANUAL] is selected, press the [MULTI] Button at each scene you  
want to capture.  
4
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or the [PHOTOSHOT]  
Button to record on the Cassette.  
Deleting all the captured Multi pictures  
While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the [MULTI] Button.  
If [MANUAL] has been selected, press the [MULTI] Button after 9 pictures  
are displayed.  
To Display the Multi Pictures again  
Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer.  
To Delete Multi pictures one by one  
(When pictures were captured in [MANUAL])  
When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second or longer while the still  
pictures are displayed, the picture captured last is deleted. If you keep  
pressing the [MULTI] Button, the pictures are deleted continuously.  
After still pictures are deleted one by one, they cannot be displayed again.  
For other notes, see page 47.  
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ªPicture-in-Picture Mode  
You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen.  
4
After setting [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]......  
1
Select [P-IN-P] on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu and set  
the position (1234) where you want to insert a small still  
picture.  
3
MULTI/P-IN-P  
2
3
Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.  
Aim the Camera/Recorder at the scene you want to capture  
and press the [P-IN-P] Button to insert a small still picture.  
A small still picture is displayed in a Normal picture.  
MENU  
1
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
If the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed again, the small still picture is cleared.  
1, 2  
4
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or the [PHOTOSHOT]  
Button to record on the Cassette.  
1
2
4
For other notes, see page 47.  
3
27  
Playing Back  
The recorded scene can be played back immediately after recording.  
1
Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Camera/  
Recorder in the VCR Mode.  
CAMERA  
VCR  
1
CARD P.B.  
The [VCR] Lamp lights up. 1  
2
3
Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape.  
Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback.  
When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically.  
Press the [1] Button to start playback.  
MODE  
ON  
OFF  
1
POWER  
To Stop Playback  
Press the [] Button 2.  
BACK  
LIGHT  
3
If a Cassette recorded with copyright protection signals is played back, the  
screen becomes blue or displays mosaic-like noise patterns.  
FADE  
2
ªAdjusting the Sound Volume  
Until the [VOLUME] Indication 3 appears, keep pressing the [PUSH] Dial  
4. Then, rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume. After the adjustment,  
press the [PUSH] Dial to make the [VOLUME] Indication disappear.  
To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller, press the [T] or [W] Button  
to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Press the [T] Button to increase the  
volume or press the [W] Button to decrease the volume. The [VOLUME]  
Indication goes off 2 or 3 seconds after the adjustment is finished.  
SEARCH  
2
4
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
3
When the Playback Zoom Function is in use, the sound volume cannot be  
adjusted.  
For other notes, see page 48.  
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Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back  
ªCue/Review Playback  
Cue Playback A  
Keep the [5] Button 1 pressed during playback.  
Review Playback B  
Keep the [6] Button 2 pressed during playback.  
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. During Cue and Review  
Playback, pictures with fast-moving subjects may contain mosaic-like noise  
patterns.  
1
BACK  
LIGHT  
1
2
SEARCH  
ªHyper Check Function  
If you press the [5] Button during fast-forwarding of the tape or the [6]  
Button during rewinding of the tape, Cue Playback or Review Playback  
continues for as long as the Button is held down.  
2
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
ªVariable Speed Search Function  
The speed of Cue or Review Playback can be varied.  
A
C
B
1
During playback, press the [1] Button.  
[1t!] Indication appears. C  
2
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial and select a desired search speed.  
The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search  
Function in both the fast-forwarding and rewinding directions. 1/5 t (slow  
playback, SP mode only), 1/3 t (slow playback, LP mode only),1 t, 2 t,  
5 t, 10 t, and 20 t.  
D
R!  
!
The same setting can be performed using the Remote Controllers the  
[VAR.SEARCH] Button, the [π] Button and the [] Button.  
Resuming Normal Playback  
Press the [1] Button.  
During Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving images may show mosaic-like  
noise patterns.  
The sound is muted during search.  
ªRepeat Playback  
If you continue to press the [ 1] Button for 5 seconds or longer, the Camera/  
Recorder switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !] Indication  
appears D. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the [OFF/ON/MODE]  
Switch to [OFF].)  
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Slow Motion Playback  
This Camera/Recorder can play back at a slow speed.  
1
2
Press the [1] Button.  
Press the [E] Button or the [D] Button on the Remote  
Controller.  
VIDEO CAMERA  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/  
TIME  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
OSD  
When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the  
reverse direction, while pressing the [D] Button starts Slow Motion  
Playback in the forward direction.  
COUNTER  
RESET  
TITLE  
ZOOM  
T
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
¥REC  
A.DUB  
V
W
/REW  
PLAY  
1
FF/  
Scenes recorded in the SP mode are played back at approximately 1/5th of  
the normal speed.  
Scenes recorded in the LP mode are played back at approximately 1/3rd of  
the normal speed.  
W
1
2
6
STILL ADV  
E
5
STILL ADV  
D
PAUSE  
;
2
INDEX  
STOP  
INDEX  
K
L
SELECT  
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
Resuming Normal Playback  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
Press the [1] Button.  
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Still Playback/Still Advance Playback  
VIDEO CAMERA  
This Camera/Recorder is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance  
playback.  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/  
TIME  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
OSD  
COUNTER  
RESET  
TITLE  
ZOOM  
1
2
Press the [1] Button.  
Press the [;] Button.  
The playback picture stops in the Still Playback Mode.  
Press the [E] Button or the [D] Button on the Remote  
Controller.  
T
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
1
2
3
¥REC  
A.DUB  
V
W
/REW  
PLAY  
1
FF/  
3
W
6
STILL ADV  
E
5
STILL ADV  
D
PAUSE  
;
3
INDEX  
STOP  
INDEX  
K
L
SELECT  
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
With each pressing of the [E] Button, still pictures advance in the  
reverse direction. With each pressing of the [D] Button, still pictures  
advances in the forward direction. If either one of the Buttons continues  
to be pressed, still pictures advance continuously one frame at a time  
until the Button is released.  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
BACK  
LIGHT  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
1
2
CAMERA  
STILL  
Resuming Normal Playback  
Press the [1] Button or [;] Button.  
ªJog Playback  
By rotating the Jog Dial ([PUSH] Dial) 1 of the Camera/Recorder in the Still  
Playback Mode, still pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in the  
forward or backward direction.  
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
1
If the Camera/Recorder is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than  
5 minutes, the Camera/Recorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the  
video heads from excessive wear and tear.  
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Finding the End of Recording (Blank Search Function)  
The Blank Search Function helps you to locate the end of the Recording on  
the Cassette quickly.  
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >>  
[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].  
The [BLANK] Indication appears.  
Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene, the Camera/  
Recorder switches to the Still Playback Mode.  
If there is no blank portion left on the Cassette, the Camera/Recorder  
stops at the end of the tape.  
1
MENU  
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
Canceling Blank Search prior to completion  
Press the [] Button.  
BLANK  
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Index Search Functions  
To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Camera/Recorder automatically  
records index signals during recording, as explained in the following.  
Photoshot Index Signal  
These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in  
Photoshot Mode (l 21) or whenever you copy pictures on a Memory card to  
a cassette (l 36).  
When recording still pictures using the Continuous Photoshot Mode (l 21),  
the index signal is not recorded.  
1,  
Scene Index Signal  
Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording  
after inserting a Cassette.  
MENU  
PUSH  
However, if the Camera/Recorder is switched from the VCR Mode to Camera  
Mode or if the date and time are set before the start of recording, the index  
signal is not recorded.  
VOL/JOG  
If [INDEX] of [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA  
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to [2HOUR], an index signal is recorded  
when Recording is restarted after a lapse of 2 hours or longer. If it is set to  
[DAY], an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after the date  
has changed since the last recording. (While the index signal is recorded,  
2,  
VIDEO CAMERA  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/  
TIME  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
OSD  
COUNTER  
RESET  
TITLE  
ZOOM  
the [INDEX] Indication 1 flashes for a few seconds.)  
T
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
REC  
A.DUB  
FF/  
ªPhotoshot Index Search  
/REW  
STILL ADV  
INDEX  
PLAY  
W
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >>  
[INDEX] >> [PHOTO].  
PAUSE  
STOP  
STILL ADV  
INDEX  
2
Press the [9] Button 1 or the [:] Button 2 on the  
Remote Controller.  
SELECT  
STORE  
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
With each press of the corresponding button, still pictures recorded in  
Photoshot Mode are searched.  
After Pictures with Sounds are played back for 4 seconds, the Camera/  
Recorder switches to the Still Playback Mode.  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
ªScene Index Search  
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >>  
[INDEX] >> [SCENE].  
2
Press the [9] Button 1 or the [:] Button 2 on the  
Remote Controller.  
When the corresponding Button is pressed once, the [S 1] Indication 2  
appears, and searching of the subsequent scene marked with an index  
signal starts. Each time the button is pressed after the start of Scene Index  
Search the indication changes from [S 2] to [S 9], and the beginning of the  
scene corresponding to the selected number will be searched. After  
reaching the desired scene, playback starts automatically.  
INDEX  
1
2
Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected.  
S 1  
Top Scan  
If the [9] Button or the [:] Button is pressed for more than 2 seconds,  
the Camera/Recorder will scan for scenes (or PhotoShots) and playback the  
first few seconds of each. (To cancel, press the [1] Button 3 or the []  
Button 4.)  
For other notes, see page 47.  
30  
Playback Zoom Function  
A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback.  
VIDEO CAMERA  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/  
TIME  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
1
During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button on the  
Remote Controller.  
OSD  
COUNTER  
RESET  
TITLE  
ZOOM  
T
MULTI  
P-IN-P  
The center of the image is enlarged to approximately double the size.  
¥REC  
A.DUB  
2
V
W
Changing the Zoom Magnification  
/REW  
PLAY  
1
FF/  
W
6
STILL ADV  
E
5
STILL ADV  
D
PAUSE  
;
2
Change the magnification by pressing the [W] or [T] Button  
on the Remote Controller.  
INDEX  
STOP  
INDEX  
K
L
You can increase the magnification up to 10a.  
Changing the enlarged area of an image  
SELECT  
VAR.  
P.B.  
1
3
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
3
Press the Arrow Button (π, , , ) on the Remote  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
controller that points to the area you want to enlarge.  
When the playback is stopped, the position of the enlarged image area  
is reset to the center automatically.  
Canceling the Playback Zooming Function  
Press the [P.B.ZOOM] Button on the Remote Controller.  
ZOOM 5t  
For other notes, see page 47.  
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Playback Digital Effect Functions  
During playback, special Digital Effects can be added to the Recording. The  
digital effects that may be applied in the process of recording (except Picture  
in Picture Mode) will be the same as these added effects.  
VIDEO CAMERA  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/  
TIME  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
OSD  
1
2
Press the [1] Button.  
Press the [SELECT] Button of the Remote Controller and  
select desired Digital Effect.  
When the [SELECT] Button is pressed repeatedly, the Digital Effect  
selection changes.  
MULTI )WIPE )MIX )STROBE )NEGA )SEPIA )MONO  
)TRAIL ) SOLARI )MOSAIC ) MIRROR  
COUNTER  
RESET  
TITLE  
ZOOM  
T
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
¥REC  
A.DUB  
V
W
/REW  
PLAY  
1
FF/  
W
6
5
STILL ADV  
D
1
STILL ADV  
PAUSE  
;
E
INDEX  
STOP  
INDEX  
K
L
SELECT  
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
2
STORE  
MENU  
The same setting can also be set using the [DIGITAL EFFECT] on the  
SET  
OFF/ON  
ITEM  
1
[VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.  
P.B.DIGITAL  
Suspending Playback Digital Effect temporarily  
Press the [OFF/ON] Button 1 to clear or restart the digital effect. When the  
Digital effect is paused temporarily, the selected effects indication flashes.  
Canceling the Digital Effect  
Press the [SELECT] Button on the Remote Controller repeatedly until the  
Digital Effect Indication is cleared.  
For other notes, see page 47.  
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ªPlayback with Wipe Mode and Mix Mode  
1
2
Press the [1] Button to start playback.  
Press the [SELECT] Button of the Remote Controller and  
select [WIPE] or [MIX].  
VIDEO CAMERA  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/  
TIME  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
OSD  
COUNTER  
RESET  
TITLE  
ZOOM  
3
Press the [STORE] Button at the moment you want to save  
as a still picture.  
The last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication  
changes to [B] or [C].  
T
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
¥REC  
A.DUB  
V
W
/REW  
PLAY  
1
FF/  
W
6
STILL ADV  
E
5
STILL ADV  
D
1
PAUSE  
;
INDEX  
STOP  
INDEX  
K
L
4
Press the [OFF/ON] Button in the scene in which you want to  
use the Wipe or Mix effect.  
The scene changes as a result of the Wipe or Mix effect.  
SELECT  
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
2
3
4
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
The Wipe Function and Mix Function can be used only from the Remote  
Controller during playback.  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
If the [OFF/ON] Button is pressed while Wipe Function or Mix Function is  
used, the effect will stop temporarily at that point. Pressing the [OFF/ON]  
Button again will bring back the effect.  
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ªPlaying Back with Multi-Picture Mode  
Strobe Multi-Picture Mode [STROBE] 1:  
You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures from playback video.  
Manual Multi-Picture Mode [MANUAL] 2:  
Selecting a desired still picture one at a time, you can capture 9 still pictures.  
3
BACK  
LIGHT  
Index Multi-Picture Mode ([PHOTO], [SCENE]) 3:  
You can capture 9 screens of pictures to which index signals have been  
attached.  
After setting [EFFECT SELECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to  
[MULTI].....  
4
MULTI/P-IN-P  
1
Set [MULTI-PICTURES] >> [SCAN MODE] >> [STROBE],  
[MANUAL], [PHOTO] or [SCENE], whichever mode you  
prefer.  
When [STROBE] is selected:  
Set the [SPEED] to a desired strobe speed.  
[FAST]:  
You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures within  
approximately 1 second  
MENU  
PUSH  
1,  
1, 2  
VOL/JOG  
[NORMAL]: You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures within  
approximately 1.5 seconds  
[SLOW]:  
You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures within  
approximately 2 seconds  
If you set [SWING] on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu to [ON], the  
intervals at which the 9 still pictures are taken are longer at the  
beginning and end than in the middle of the swing strobe period, and it  
is useful for analyzing swing motion, etc., in sports.  
2
3
Exit the Menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.  
Play back the tape.  
If you select Index mode, it is not necessary to play back the tape.  
4
Press the [MULTI] Button.  
If [STROBE] is selected: 9 screens are automatically captured starting  
at the point which the Button is pressed.  
If [MANUAL] is selected: press the [MULTI] Button at each scene you  
want to capture. When 9 screens are captured, the tape will stop.  
If [PHOTO] or [SCENE] is selected: From the point at which the  
Button is pressed, 9 screens of pictures to which index signals are  
attached are captured in the playback direction. After 9 screens are  
captured, the tape will stop, but, if there are 8 or less pictures to be  
captured, the tape will stop at its end.  
Deleting All the Captured Multi Pictures  
While displaying the multi-pictures that have been captured, press the  
[MULTI] Button.  
If [MANUAL] has been selected, press [MULTI] Button after 9 screens are  
displayed.  
To Display the Multi-pictures again  
Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer.  
VIDEO CAMERA  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/  
TIME  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
OSD  
To Delete Multi-pictures one by one  
COUNTER  
RESET  
TITLE  
(When Pictures have been captured in Manual Mode)  
ZOOM  
T
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second or longer while the still  
pictures are displayed, the picture that was captured last is deleted. If you  
continue to press the Button, the pictures are deleted consecutively.  
After still pictures are deleted one at a time, they cannot be displayed again.  
REC  
A.DUB  
FF/  
/REW  
STILL ADV  
INDEX  
PLAY  
W
PAUSE  
STOP  
STILL ADV  
INDEX  
To Stop Capturing Pictures midway (When Pictures have been  
captured in Index Mode)  
Press the [] Button.  
SELECT  
STORE  
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
To Search the tape position of a desired picture among the  
playback pictures displayed on 9 screens  
1
After displaying pictures in Multi-Picture Mode, rotate the  
[PUSH] Dial to select the image whose tape position you  
want to search.  
The selected picture blinks at the red frame.  
2
Press Index Button [:] or [9] 4 on the Remote  
controller.  
A still picture playback takes place at the selected picture.  
For other notes, see page 48.  
32  
Playing Back on Your TV  
By connecting your Camera/Recorder with your TV, the recorded scenes can  
be viewed on your TV screen.  
Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Camera/Recorder  
and TV.  
1
Connect the [AV IN/OUT] Jack of the Camera/Recorder to the  
Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV.  
Using the A/V Cable 1 (supplied), make a connection with the TV. If  
the TV has an S-Video Jack, connect the S-Video Cable (not supplied)  
2, too. You may then remove the composite video (yellow) plug.  
[S-VIDEO IN]  
[AUDIO IN]  
[VIDEO IN]  
AV IN/OUT  
PHONES  
[AV IN/OUT]  
Making the Indications Appear on the TV screen  
Press the [OSD] Button 3 on the Remote Controller.  
S-VIDEO IN/OUT  
1
Be sure to select the proper input on your TV. (If necessary, consult your  
TVs operating instructions.)  
[S-VIDEO IN/OUT]  
2
If you play back a Cassette recorded with copyright protection signals, the  
screen becomes blue or displays mosaic-like noise patterns.  
If you set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [IN/OUT],  
nothing will be shown on the TV screen except during playback.  
3
VIDEO CAMERA  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/  
TIME  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
OSD  
COUNTER  
RESET  
TITLE  
ZOOM  
T
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
¥REC  
A.DUB  
V
W
/REW  
PLAY  
1
FF/  
W
6
STILL ADV  
E
5
STILL ADV  
D
PAUSE  
;
INDEX  
STOP  
INDEX  
K
L
SELECT  
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
Audio Dubbing  
You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette.  
If you perform audio dubbing onto a tape that was recorded with [AUDIO-  
REC] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA  
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu set to [16bit], the original sound is erased. (If you  
want to preserve the original sound, use the [12bit] Mode when recording.)  
Audio Dubbing cannot be performed onto recordings made in LP Mode.  
(l 19)  
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK]  
>> [IN/OUT].  
2
And then select [A.DUB INPUT] >> [MIC] or [AV IN].  
Set to [AV IN] when external sound equipment is used, or set to [MIC]  
when an external or built-in microphone is used.  
MENU  
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
3
4
5
Press the [1] Button, and then press the [;] Button at the  
point where you want to start dubbing.  
Press the [A.DUB] Button on the Remote Controller.  
[A.DUB;] Indication appears. 1  
To start Audio Dubbing, press the [;] Button on the Remote  
Controller.  
1, 2  
VIDEO CAMERA  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/  
TIME  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
OSD  
COUNTER  
RESET  
TITLE  
ZOOM  
T
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
¥REC  
A.DUB  
V
W
/REW  
PLAY  
1
FF/  
4
W
6
STILL ADV  
E
5
STILL ADV  
D
3
PAUSE  
;
[A.DUB!] Indication appears. 2  
INDEX  
STOP  
INDEX  
3, 5  
K
L
To Stop Audio Dubbing  
SELECT  
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
Press the [;] Button on the Remote Controller.  
The Camera/Recorder is in the Still Playback Mode again.  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
Playing Back the Sound Recorded with Audio Dubbing  
(For 12 bit Audio Recording)  
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [AUDIO] >> [ST2]  
or [MIX].  
1
2
ST1: Play back only the original sound.  
ST2: Play back only the sound added by Audio Dubbing  
A.DUB;  
A.DUB!  
MIX:  
Play back both the original sound and the sound added by Audio  
Dubbing simultaneously.  
For other notes, see page 48.  
33  
Using a Memory Card  
ªInserting a Memory Card  
Before inserting a Memory Card, be sure to turn the Camera/Recorder off.  
1, 2  
1
2
3
Slide the [OPEN] Lever to the right and open the Card Slot  
Cover.  
While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing  
right, insert it into the Card Slot.  
Close the Card Slot Cover.  
ª[ACCESS] Lamp  
While the Camera/Recorder is accessing the Card (reading, recording,  
OPEN  
playback, erasing, moving of images), the [ACCESS] Lamp 1 lights up.  
While the [ACCESS] Lamp is on, never attempt to open the Card  
Compartment, to pull out the Card, to turn off the Camera/Recorder power,  
or to switch the [TAPE/CARD] Selector. Such actions will damage the Card  
and cause the Camera/Recorder to malfunction.  
3
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
Recording on the Memory Card  
Still pictures can be recorded on a Card from the Camera/Recorder lens as  
well as from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette.  
The size of images that are recorded using this Camera/Recorder is  
approximately 1,680,000 pixels, and recording of images with a size that is  
larger than a million pixels is called mega-pixel still-picture recording.  
Compared to images of normal recording, images that are created by  
mega-pixel still-picture recording can be printed out clearer.  
TAPE  
CARD  
1
3
PHOTO  
SHOT  
ªCard Photoshot  
Recording a picture through the Camera/Recorder lens  
(CAMERA Mode)  
1
2
Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD].  
Set [PICTURE SIZE] on the [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu to  
[1488t1128] or [640t480].  
F 7 1488  
If you select [1488t1128], you can take pictures with higher resolution.  
(Mega-Pixel Recording)  
3
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
The [ø] Indication will light in red. 1  
During Card Photoshot recording, the following functions are  
disabled.  
MENU  
PUSH  
2
VOL/JOG  
Digital Zooming (l 22)  
Digital Effect Functions (l 26, 27)  
Title In/Creation (l 37)  
Frame Mode (l 21)  
BACK  
LIGHT  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
The Camera/Recorder is automatically turned off when you leave it for  
about 5 minutes without performing any photoshot recording.  
When recording dark scenes, set [LOW LIGHT SHOT] on the [CARD  
SETUP] to [AUTO] and then record. (l 48)  
TAPE  
CARD  
Recording from a cassette (VCR Mode)  
1
2
Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD].  
Start playback and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button at the  
scene you want to record.  
The size of the images input externally or recorded from a tape to the  
card becomes [640t480].  
While the image is being recorded, it stays still for a few seconds.  
Please refer to Recording to a Card from other equipment(l 48),  
regarding the recording to a card from other equipment.  
1
Selecting the quality of Card Photoshot images  
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] or [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD  
SETUP] >> [REC MODE] >> a desired image quality (FINE,  
NORMAL, ECONOMY).  
MENU  
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
34  
ªAutomatically copying still pictures recorded on a  
cassette  
The Camera/Recorder copies images automatically, referring to Photo Index  
signals.  
2
BACK  
LIGHT  
CAMERA  
STILL  
MENU  
PUSH  
After setting to the VCR Mode (l 28).....  
VOL/JOG  
1
1
2
Set the Camera/Recorder to Still Playback Mode just before  
the point where picture transfer is to commence.  
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >>  
[RECORD TO CARD] >> [YES].  
Search starts from the current Cassette position, and images with  
Photo Index signals are recorded onto the Card sequentially.  
While copying, the Indication 1 appears.  
;
1
TAPE%  
CARD  
To Stop the Transfer of Images  
Press the [] Button.  
PROCESSING  
For other notes, see page 48.  
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Playing Back Pictures from the Memory Card  
1
Set the Camera/Recorder to Card Playback Mode.  
The [CARD P.B.] Lamp lights.  
BACK  
LIGHT  
The still picture that was recorded last on the Memory Card is  
displayed.  
CAMERA  
STILL  
1 File Name  
PUSH OPEN  
FADE  
2 Picture Size (l 44)  
3 File Number  
To play back the later recorded pictures:  
CAMERA  
VCR  
Press the [rSEARCH] Button  
CARD P.B.  
SEARCH  
To play back the earlier recorded pictures:  
Press the [jSEARCH] Button.  
1
MODE  
ON  
OFF  
ªPlaying back all the Pictures continuously  
(Slide Playback)  
POWER  
Press the [1] Button.  
The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed. 4  
All pictures are played back for approximately 5 seconds each, from the first  
to the last recorded picture, and the playback then stops.  
To Pause the Slide Playback  
Press the [;] Button.  
The [SLIDE;] Indication is displayed. 5  
SLIDE  
To restart slide playback, press the [;] Button again or press the [1]  
Button. The slide playback starts from the next image and ends at the last  
displayed picture.  
To Stop the Slide Playback  
Press the [] Button.  
SLIDE  
To restart slide playback, press the [1] Button. Slide playback starts from  
the next image, and, after all the recorded images are played back, slide  
playback stops at the image where you originally stopped slide playback.  
You can play back images with titles inserted in them. (l 37)  
However, it is not possible to display the titles or delete the displayed titles  
in the Slide Playback.  
When you play back the blank (not recorded) Memory Card, the screen  
turns white and the [NO PICTURE] Indication is displayed.  
When you play back still pictures which are recorded using other formats or  
pictures with incomplete data, the [k] indication or the [CARD ERROR]  
Indication may be displayed as a warning.  
For other notes, see page 48.  
35  
ªTo Select a Desired Picture and Play it Back  
After setting to the Card Playback Mode (l 35).....  
1
Press the [MULTI] Button.  
The still pictures recorded on the Memory Card are displayed in Multi-  
1, 3  
MULTI/P-IN-P  
Picture Mode. 1  
2
3
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial and select a desired picture.  
The selected picture is marked with a red frame.  
Press either the [PUSH] Dial or the [MULTI] Button.  
The selected picture is shown on the entire screen.  
MENU  
PUSH  
2 Picture Size  
3 File Number  
4 File Name  
VOL/JOG  
2, 3,  
,
ªUsing Picture Search Mode  
PICTURE  
1
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [PICTURE  
SEARCH] >> [YES].  
640  
1488  
640  
The picture search screen 5 appears.  
2
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired number of the  
picture and then press it.  
The selected numbers picture appears.  
1488  
1488  
640  
No.25 IMGA0012.JPG  
The same setting can be performed using the short-cut menu (l 18).  
For other notes, see page 48.  
No.3  
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Copying pictures from a Memory Card to a  
Cassette  
After setting to the Card Playback Mode (l 35).....  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
1
3
TAPE  
CARD  
To Copy One Picture  
1
2
Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE].  
Display a desired picture.  
Please refer to To select a Desired Picture and Play it Back.  
2,  
MULTI/P-IN-P  
3
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
It takes approximately 7 seconds to copy a still picture to the Cassette.  
During the copying, the Indication 1 appears.  
MENU  
To Copy All the Pictures  
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
1
Display the first picture.  
2, ,  
If a picture other than the first one is displayed, only the subsequent  
pictures will be copied.  
2
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [RECORD  
TO TAPE] >> [YES].  
It takes approximately 7-11 seconds for each picture to be copied to the  
Cassette. To stop the copying midway, press the [] Button.  
During the copying, the Indication 1 appears.  
For other notes, see page 48.  
36  
Creating a Title  
You can create a title and record on a Memory Card.  
1
Camera Mode:  
Set the Lens to the image you want to use for creating a title.  
VCR Mode:  
3
PHOTO  
SHOT  
1
Search for the image you want to use for creating a title and  
set the Camera/Recorder to Still Playback Mode.  
Set [CARD SETUP] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES].  
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
To perform Photoshot again, select [RETURN].  
2
3
4
5
6
7
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [COLOR] and then press it.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select desired color and press it.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [LUMINANCE] and press it.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the title contrast and then  
press it.  
2
MENU  
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
8
Select [RECORD] and then press the [PUSH] Dial.  
2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8  
Selecting Colors  
If you make color selection by rotating the [PUSH] Dial when creating a title,  
you can change the color as follows.  
1)  
3)  
2)  
1) Original color (the color of the captured image)  
Title in the original color in which the dark portion (blackish portion) of  
the captured image is missing.  
2) Preset colors (black, blue, green, cyan, red, pink, yellow, and white)  
Title in a preset color in which the dark portion (blackish portion) of the  
captured image is missing.  
3) Original color (the color of the captured image)  
Title in the original color in which the bright portion (whitish portion) of  
the captured image is missing.  
4)  
1)  
4) Preset colors (black, blue, green, cyan, red, pink, yellow, and white)  
Title in a preset color in which the bright portion (whitish portion) of the  
captured image is missing.  
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Inserting a Title  
You can select one of your original titles and display it. (It can be displayed in  
Camera Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode.)  
r
1
2
3
4
5
Press the [TITLE] Button.  
The title that was created last is displayed.  
Press [MULTI] Button.  
A list of titles is displayed.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired title.  
The selected title is marked with a red frame.  
Press the [PUSH] Dial or the [MULTI] Button.  
The selected title is displayed.  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
6
5
TAPE  
CARD  
Using the [TAPE/CARD] Selector, select the recording  
target.  
Camera Mode: TAPE or CARD  
VCR Mode: CARD  
TITLE  
MULTI/P-IN-P  
Card Playback Mode: TAPE  
6
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
A still picture is recorded under the inserted title.  
1
2, 4  
If you record on a Cassette in Normal Recording Mode, set the [TAPE/  
CARD] Selector to [TAPE] and press the Recording Start/Stop Button.  
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
1 File Name  
3, 4  
TITLE  
Clearing a Title Display  
Press the [TITLE] Button.  
For other notes, see page 48.  
USR00002.TTL  
1
37  
Protecting the Pictures on a Memory Card from  
Accidental Erasure (File Lock)  
Precious pictures recorded on a Memory Card can be locked to prevent  
accidental erasure. (Even if pictures are locked, the pictures will be deleted  
when the Memory Card is formatted.)  
After setting to the Card Playback Mode (l 35).....  
1
2
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK]  
>> [YES].  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [PICTURE] or [TITLE], and  
then press it.  
The [FILE LOCK] Menu 1 is displayed.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the picture to be locked, and  
then press it.  
MENU  
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
1
1, 2, 3  
3
FILE LOCK  
1
The [  
] Indication 2 is attached to the selected picture.  
Press the [PUSH] Dial again to cancel.  
640  
1488  
1488  
640  
The same setting can be performed using the short-cut menu (l 18).  
1488  
640  
2
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
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Deleting the pictures recorded on a Memory  
Card  
Using the Camera/Recorder, you can delete the still pictures and titles  
recorded on a Memory Card. After the picture has been deleted, it cannot  
be restored.  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
After setting to the Card Playback Mode (l 35).....  
To Select and Delete Picture(s) by selection  
1
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [DELETE PICTURE/TITLE] >>  
[DELETE PICTURE BY SELECTION] or [DELETE TITLE BY  
SELECTION].  
MENU  
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
, 1  
2
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the picture that you want to  
delete, and then press it.  
The selected picture flashes.  
, , , 1, 2  
To delete more than 1 picture, repeat this step.  
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
3
4
A verification message appears.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [YES] and then press it.  
The selected picture is deleted from the Memory Card.  
To Delete all Pictures  
1
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [DELETE PICTURE/TITLE] >>  
[DELETE ALL PICTURES].  
A verification message appears.  
2
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [YES] and then press it.  
All the pictures stored in the Memory Card are deleted.  
A locked picture cannot be deleted.  
The same setting can be performed using the short-cut menu (l 18).  
38  
Formatting a Memory Card  
If a Memory Card becomes unreadable by the Camera/Recorder, formatting  
it may make it reusable. Formatting will delete all the data recorded on a  
Memory Card.  
After setting to the Card Playback Mode (l 35).....  
1
2
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [CARD  
FORMAT] >> [YES].  
Select [YES] and press the [PUSH] Dial.  
During formatting the [PLEASE WAIT] Indication 1 appears.  
When the formatting is completed, the screen becomes white.  
Even if pictures are locked, the pictures will be deleted when the Memory  
Card is formatted.  
MENU  
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
1, 2  
1
For other notes, see page 48.  
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DPOF Setting  
You can write the images to be printed, the number of prints, and other print-  
related information (DPOF setting) on a Memory Card. DPOFstands for  
Digital Print Order Format, and since printing data can be added to images on  
the Memory Card, the Memory Card can be used with any system that  
provides DPOF.  
After setting to the Card Playback Mode (l 35).....  
MENU  
PUSH  
VOL/JOG  
1
2
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [DPOF  
SETTING] >> [YES].  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [VARIABLE] and then press  
it.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the picture and then press it.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to set the number of prints 1 and  
1, 5  
1, 2, 3, 4, 5  
DPOF SETTING  
(PRINT QUANTITY)  
3
4
then press it  
.
640  
1488  
1488  
640  
The framed images will be set to DPOF and the [ ¥ ] 2 will be  
displayed. The [ ¥ ] mark indicates pictures for which 1 or more prints  
have been set.  
1
1488  
640  
2
When printing one each of all the pictures, select [ALL 1]; if not all the  
pictures are printed, select [ALL 0].  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
5
Repeat Step 2 - 4 to set other pictures, and press the [MENU]  
Button when the setting is completed.  
To Verify DPOF Setting  
Select [VERIFY] in Step 2 above. The pictures for which 1 or more prints are  
set in DPOF are played back continuously.  
Print mark is based on DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).  
The same setting can be performed using the short-cut menu (l 18).  
For other notes, see page 48.  
39  
ªAbout the SD Memory Card and  
MultiMediaCard  
SD Memory Card  
The SD Memory Card is virtually the same size as a  
MultiMediaCard. It is an external memory card that is  
available in larger capacities. It has a write protect switch to  
prevent data writing and card formatting, as well as a  
copyright protection function.  
SD Logo is a trademark.  
MultiMediaCard  
The MultiMediaCard is a compact, lightweight and  
removable external memory card.  
All other company and product names in the operating  
instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
their respective corporations.  
Still pictures recorded on a SD Memory Card or  
MultiMediaCard  
It may not be possible to play back the pictures on this  
Camera/Recorder recorded on and created by other  
equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the  
compatibility of the equipment in advance.  
ªAbout the compatibility of the card images  
Image data files recorded on SD Memory Cards or  
MultiMediaCards by this Camera/Recorder conform with  
DCF (Design Rules for Camera Files Systems universal  
standard) established by JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry  
Development Association).  
If you attempt to play back images recorded with this  
Camera/Recorder in other equipment or to play back  
images recorded with other equipment in this Camera/  
Recorder, you may not be able to play them back. Please  
check the compatibility with other equipment in advance.  
ªAbout the folder structure when using the  
Memory Card in a Computer  
If you insert a Memory Card in your Computer, the folder  
should be displayed as below.  
[100cdpfp]: The images in this folder (Imga0001.jpg etc.)  
have been recorded in JPEG format.  
[Misc]:  
This folder contains files which set up in  
DPOF data  
[Title]:  
This folder contains data of original titles  
(Usr00001.jpg, Usr00001.ttl etc.)  
[Dcim], [Im01cdpf], [Private] and [Vtf] are necessary items  
for the folder structure. In actual use you do not have to be  
concerned about them.  
In the Card Photoshot Mode, the Camera/Recorder  
automatically saves the image under a file name  
(Imga0001.jpg etc.). File names are recorded with each  
picture as running numbers.  
40  
Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS  
Cassette (Dubbing)  
After connecting the Camera/Recorder and the S-Video, Video and  
Audio Input Jacks A of the VCR as illustrated on the left, start the  
2, 4, 5  
[S-VIDEO IN] A  
following procedures.  
1
Be sure to press the [OSD] Button on the Remote Controller before copying  
so that no indications are left visible. Otherwise, the displayed tape counter  
and Function indications are also copied.  
[VIDEO IN] A  
[Camera/Recorder]  
1
Insert the recorded Cassette.  
[AUDIO IN] A  
[VCR]  
2
Insert a blank Cassette with an erasure prevention tab.  
If various settings (such as external input, tape speed, etc.) are  
S-VIDEO IN/OUT  
AV IN/OUT  
PHONES  
required, please refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.  
[Camera/Recorder]  
3
Press the [1] Button to start playback.  
2
1, 3, 6  
[VCR]  
4
5
Start recording.  
Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording.  
[Camera/Recorder]  
6
Press the [] Button to stop playback.  
1 S-Video Cable (not supplied) 2 A/V Cable (supplied)  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
,
Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV  
[S-VIDEO OUT] B  
Cassette  
After connecting the Camera/Recorder and the S-Video, Video and  
Audio Output Jacks B of the other equipment as illustrated on the left,  
start the following procedures.  
You need the Remote Controller.  
[VIDEO OUT] B  
[Camera/Recorder]  
[AUDIO OUT] B  
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK]  
>> [IN/OUT].  
2
Insert an blank Cassette with an erasure prevention tab.  
S-VIDEO IN/OUT  
AV IN/OUT  
PHONES  
[Other Equipment]  
3
Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback.  
[Camera/Recorder]  
4
5
While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [PLAY] Button.  
(Both buttons are located on the Remote Controller.)  
Press the [;] Button or [] Button to stop recording.  
, , ,  
[Other Equipment]  
6
Press the Stop Button to stop playback.  
VIDEO CAMERA  
1 S-Video Cable (not supplied) 2 A/V Cable (supplied)  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
OSD  
TIME  
ªAnalogue-Digital Conversion  
COUNTER  
RESET  
TITLE  
ZOOM  
T
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
REC  
A.DUB  
FF/  
When the Camera/Recorder is connected with other digital video equipment  
through its DV Terminal, the analogue format pictures which have been input  
from other external equipment can be output to the digital video equipment  
through the DV Terminal.  
/REW  
STILL ADV  
INDEX  
PLAY  
W
PAUSE  
STOP  
STILL ADV  
INDEX  
SELECT  
STORE  
VAR.  
P.B.  
To DV-output analogue video signals sent from other equipment, set [DV  
OUT] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON]. (Normally, keep the  
[DV OUT] set to [OFF]. If it is set to [ON], the quality of the image may be  
disturbed.)  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
.........................................................................................................................  
CAUTION:  
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be  
copyright infringement.  
.........................................................................................................................  
Please refer to Recording to a Card from other equipment(l 48),  
regarding the recording to a Card.  
41  
Using your Camera/Recorder with Digital Video  
Equipment (Dubbing)  
By connecting this Camera/Recorder with other digital video equipment (such  
as another Camera/Recorder of the same type) that has a DV input/output  
2
B
terminal (i.LINK) using a DV Interface Cable 1, high quality images and  
sounds can be dubbed in the digital mode.  
[Playback Unit A]  
1
Insert the recorded Cassette and set the Camera/Recorder to  
the VCR Mode.  
1
VIDEO CAMERA  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
OSD  
TIME  
[Recording Unit B]  
COUNTER  
RESET  
TITLE  
ZOOM  
T
2
Insert a Cassette to be used for dubbing and set the Camera/  
Recorder to the VCR mode.  
MULTI  
P-IN-P  
¥REC  
A.DUB  
L
VO  
V
W
/REW  
PLAY  
1
FF/  
W
6
STILL ADV  
E
5
STILL ADV  
D
4
PAUSE  
;
[Playback Unit A]  
Press the [1] Button to start playback.  
[Recording Unit B]  
INDEX  
STOP  
INDEX  
K
L
SELECT  
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
3
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
1, 3  
4
While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [PLAY] Button.  
(Both Buttons are located on the Remote Controller.)  
Recording starts.  
Stopping Dubbing  
Press the [] Button on the recording unit first, and then press the [] Button  
on the playback unit to stop dubbing.  
A
.........................................................................................................................  
CAUTION:  
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be  
copyright infringement.  
.........................................................................................................................  
For other notes, see page 48.  
42  
6)  
7)  
8)  
1)  
2)  
0:00.00  
INDEX  
SP  
REC  
9)  
5
R0:45  
W
T
3)  
4)  
5)  
D.ZOOM  
P-IN-P  
NEGA  
10)  
11)  
VOLUME  
5:30:45PM  
OCT 1 2001  
8) Tape Run Indications  
Indications  
REC:  
Recording (l 20)  
Various functions and Camera/Recorder conditions are  
displayed on the screen.  
PAUSE: Recording Pause (l 20)  
≥!:  
Playback/Camera Search in forward  
direction (l 20, 28)  
Camera Search in reverse direction (l 20)  
Still Playback (l 29)  
1) Remaining Battery Power [r]  
≥":  
≥;:  
When the battery power becomes low, the indication  
changes. When the battery is discharged completely,  
≥%:  
≥&:  
}:  
~:  
≥;!:  
Fast-forward/Cue Playback (l 28)  
Rewind/Review Playback (l 28)  
Slow Playback in forward direction (l 29)  
Slow Playback in reverse direction (l 29)  
Still Advance Playback in forward direction  
(l 29)  
Still Advance Playback in reverse direction  
(l 29)  
Index Search in forward direction (l 30)  
Index Search in reverse direction (l 30)  
Recording Check (l 20)  
the u ( v) Indication flashes.  
When you are using the AC Adaptor, the [s]  
Indication may appear, however, this has no meaning  
in this case.  
2) Remaining Tape Time [R0:00]  
Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. When it  
reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts  
flashing.  
3) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 22)  
Playback Zoom [ZOOM 5t] (l 31)  
4) Digital Effects 1  
≥";:  
≥):  
≥*:  
CHK:  
A.DUB !:Audio Dubbing (l 33)  
MULTI: Multi-Picture Mode (l 27, 32)  
P-IN-P: Picture-in-Picture Mode (l 27)  
A.DUB ;:Audio Dubbing Pause (l 33)  
PHOTO: Photoshot Mode Recording (l 21)  
BLANK: Blank Search (l 29)  
WIPE:  
Wipe Mode (l 26, 31)  
MIX:  
Mix Mode (l 26, 31)  
R !:  
Repeat Playback (l 28)  
STROBE: Strobe Mode (l 26, 31)  
GAIN-UP: Gain-up Mode (l 26)  
2k%: Variable Speed Search (l 28)  
9) Zoom Magnification  
TRAIL:  
Trailing Effect Mode (l 26, 31)  
When the [W/T] Zoom Lever is pushed up or down, the  
Zoom Magnification Indication and Zoom Gauge  
appear. (l 21, 22)  
MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode (l 26, 31)  
MIRROR: Mirror Mode (l 26, 31)  
5) Digital Effects 2  
10) Sound Volume  
NEGA:  
Negative Mode (l 26, 31)  
Use this indication to adjust the volume of playback  
sound from the built-in speaker or headphones. (l 28)  
11) Date/Time Indication [5:30:45PM /OCT 1 2001]  
(l 19, 45)  
SEPIA: Sepia Mode (l 26, 31)  
MONO: Black & White Mode (l 26, 31)  
SOLARI: Solarization Mode (l 26, 31)  
6) Recording Speed Mode  
SP:  
LP:  
Standard Play Mode (l 19)  
Long Play Mode (l 19)  
7) Index  
For several seconds while index signals are being  
recorded, the [INDEX] Indication flashes. (l 30)  
Search Number [S 1] (l 30)  
The figure indicates which number of scene ahead  
from the present scene is to be played back.  
43  
PICTURE  
IMGA0012.JPG  
18)  
19)  
12)  
13)  
14)  
15)  
16)  
MNL EIS  
MF  
CARD  
1/500  
F2.4  
0
dB  
SVGA  
F 15 640  
20)  
21)  
17)  
WIND-CUT  
12) Recording Mode  
18) File Type Display [PICTURE/TITLE] (l 35, 37)  
19) File Name Display (l 35, 36, 37)  
20) Card Picture Indications 1  
DPOF setting (setting for 1 or more print) [¥]  
(l 39)  
AUTO:  
This appears when Mode Selector Switch is  
set to [AUTO]. (l 20)  
MNL:  
This appears when Mode Selector Switch is  
set to [MANUAL]. (l 23, 24, 25)  
Number set DPOF [00] (l 39)  
AELOCK  
:
This appears when Mode Selector Switch is  
set to [AE LOCK]. (l 24)  
640 1488  
Picture size [  
/
] (l 34, 35)  
When you playback a scene recorded on a Camera/  
Recorder with a picture size specification different from  
the one stated above, the following indications should  
be displayed. If the size of the picture is from 640 pixels  
Optical Image Stabilizer [EIS] (l 22)  
Audio Dubbing Input Display [MIC/AV IN] (l 33)  
Audio Recording Mode [12bit/16bit] (l 19, 33)  
13) Manual Focus [MF] (l 23)  
to 800 pixels, the [ 640 ] Indication will be displayed;  
if picture size is 640 pixels or lower, the scene should  
be displayed without any indication of picture size.  
Back Light Mode [ª] (l 23)  
Low Light Shot [4CARD] (l 34)  
Program AE Mode  
SVGA  
5:  
7:  
4:  
:  
º:  
Sports Mode (l 23)  
Portrait Mode (l 23)  
Low Light Mode (l 23)  
Spotlight Mode (l 23)  
Surf & Snow Mode (l 23)  
:From 800 to1024 pixels  
:From 1024 to 1280 pixels  
:From 1280 to 1600 pixels  
:Above 1600 pixels  
XGA  
SXGA  
UXGA  
14) White Balance Mode  
21) Card Picture Indications 2  
AWB:  
Automatic White Balance Mode (only  
Card Photoshot picture quality [N/F/E] (l 34)  
(Card Photoshot Recording) [F] is Fine, [N] is Normal,  
[E] is Economy in abbreviated terms.  
Recording in Card Photoshot [ø] (red) (l 34)  
Memory Card is not inserted [¬] (l 34)  
Card Photoshot is ready to record [ø] (cyan)  
(l 34)  
camera data (l 17))  
{:  
Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent  
lamp) (l 25)  
z:  
|:  
1:  
Outdoor Mode (l 25)  
Fluorescent light Mode (l 25)  
Last manually adjusted White Balance  
setting (l 25)  
File number [No.000] (l 35)  
Remaining number of Card Photoshot Picture [000]  
15) Shutter Speed [1/500] (l 24)  
16) Iris Value [F2.4] (F number) (l 24)  
17) Wind Noise Reduction [WIND-CUT] (l 16)  
Progressive Photoshot Mode [æ] (l 21)  
(l 34)  
Lock setting [  
] (l 38)  
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AV INPUT RECORDING:  
When you are attempting to record  
ªChanging the Counter Display Mode  
By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-  
Menu, you can change the Counter Display Mode to Tape  
Counter Indication (0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication  
(M0:00.00), or Time Code Indication (0h00m00s00f).  
You also can press the [COUNTER] Button of the Remote  
Controller repeatedly to change the Counter Indication.  
on the Memory Card during dubbing  
(l 41) on the Cassette.  
NO CARD:  
PLEASE WAIT:  
There is no Memory Card inserted.  
When reading the Memory Card  
(playback, format, when using the  
Multi-Picture Function).  
ªDisplaying Date/Time Indication  
To display Date/Time Indication, set the appropriate date/  
time in [DATE/TIME] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu.  
You also can press the [DATE/TIME] Button of the Remote  
Controller repeatedly to display or change the Date/Time  
Indication.  
(l 35, 36, 39)  
CARD ERROR:  
The Memory Card is not compatible  
with the Camera/Recorder.  
CARD DOOR OPENED:  
Card Slot Cover is opened. After  
inserting the Memory Card correctly,  
close the Card Slot Cover.  
ªChanging the Display Mode  
By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-  
Menu, Counter Display Mode changes to All Function  
Display, Partial Display, and Minimum Display.  
CHANGE TO TAPE MODE:  
When you are attempting to record  
on the Memory Card in the Card  
Playback Mode. Change to the VCR  
Mode or slide the [TAPE/CARD]  
Selector to [TAPE].  
Warning/Alarm Indications  
If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes,  
please check the condition of the Camera/Recorder.  
CHANGE TO CARD MODE:  
When you are attempting to record  
on the Cassette in the VCR Mode.  
Change to the Card Playback Mode  
or slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector  
to [CARD].  
When you are attempting to delete a  
locked picture. The locked picture  
cannot be deleted.  
EJECT TAPE:  
After the [DEW DETECTED]  
Indication appears, eject the  
Cassette.  
Y CHECK REC TAB : The erasure prevention tab on the  
inserted Cassette is open (that is,  
set to [SAVE]).  
FILE LOCKED:  
Y CANNOT REC :  
When you are attempting to do  
audio dubbing on the unrecorded  
(blank) portion of the tape, or you  
are attempting to do dubbing  
on the Cassette whose tab is set at  
[SAVE]. (l 33, 41, 42)  
WRITE PROTECTED: When you are attempting to write  
the data on an SD Memory Card  
whose write protection switch is set  
at [LOCK].  
NO PICTURE:  
There are no pictures in the Memory  
Card.  
There are no titles in the Memory  
Card.  
When a Still Picture is transferred  
from a Cassette to an already full  
Memory Card.  
Y TAPE NOT INSERTED:  
No Cassette is inserted. (l 13)  
NO TITLE:  
X LOW BATTERY: The Battery is low. Recharge it.  
(l 12)  
NO SPACE LEFT:  
0:  
The internal lithium battery is low.  
(l 19)  
2 END/TAPE END: The tape ended during recording.  
REMOTE/  
CHECK REMOTE MODE:  
CHANGE TO 640a480:Titles cannot be displayed.  
(l 37) Set to the [640a480].  
t:  
Pictures of a different format or  
damaged pictures are being played  
back. (l 35)  
Wrong Remote Controller Mode has  
been selected. (l 11)  
CANNOT REC LP-MODE:  
UNABLE TO WRITE: If you are attempting to record the  
title multi screen on the Memory  
Card in the Camera Mode or VCR  
Mode.  
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:  
If this Indication appears, press the  
[RESET] Button. (l 9)  
NEEDS TO BE SERVICED:  
If this Indication appears, take the  
Camera/Recorder to a service  
center for repair.  
Because the original recording was  
done in LP Mode, audio dubbing  
cannot be performed. (l 33)  
INCOMPATIBLE DATA:This Cassette is incompatible or  
contains copy-guard.  
Because the medium is protected by  
a copy guard, images cannot be  
recorded correctly.  
INCOMPATIBLE TAPE:When an incompatible Cassette is  
detected, this Indication will appear  
for approximately 5 seconds.  
U10:  
Wait until the [DEW DETECTED]  
Indication disappears. (l 50)  
Condensation has occurred. (l 50)  
Clean the Video head. (l 50)  
°:  
If this Indication appears, return the  
LCD Monitor to the original position  
in order to check the specific content  
of the Warning/Alarm Indication.  
DEW DETECTED:  
U11:  
: NEED HEAD CLEANING:  
The video heads are dirty. (l 50)  
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When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE][MIX][STROBE]  
[GAIN-UP][TRAIL][MOSAIC][MIRROR]  
When the pictures are displayed on a Multi screen or  
P-IN-P screen  
Continuous Photoshot Function  
Frame Mode  
Notes & Precautions  
ªPower-Related Items (l 12)  
When the Camera/Recorder is used for a long time, the  
Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction.  
If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although the  
Battery is attached, detach the Battery and reattach it.  
The surrounding brightness is not enough.  
ªInserting/Ejecting the Cassette (l 13)  
ªZoom In/Out Functions (l 21, 22)  
By pressing the [W/T] zoom lever to [W] or to [T] in  
Recording Pause Mode, you can zoom 1-10 t at the  
maximum speed of 0.3 seconds.  
During recording, you can zoom 1-10 t in as short a time  
as approximately 0.8 seconds.  
In the case of using a previously recorded Cassette, you  
can use the Camera Search Function to find the position  
where you want to continue recording.  
If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the beginning of the  
tape before starting recording.  
If the Cassette Holder Does Not Go Back in:  
Press the [PUSH TO CLOSE] mark and close the  
Upper Cassette Compartment Cover firmly.  
Turn off the Camera/Recorder and then turn it on  
again.  
During considerably fast zooming, the image may become  
out of focus temporarily.  
When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper  
focus is achieved if the recording subject is approximately  
4 feet (1.2 m) or more away from the Camera/Recorder.  
Check if the Battery is weak.  
If the Cassette Holder Does Not Come Out:  
Close the Lower Cassette Compartment Cover  
completely. Then, open it again.  
ªOptical Image Stabilizer Function (l 22)  
After-images may appear.  
We recommend that you turn off the Image Stabilizer  
Function when a Tripod is in use.  
Check if the Battery is weak.  
Within the digital zoom range, or when recording with a  
conversion lens attached, the Image Stabilizer Function  
may not work effectively.  
ªRecording (l 20)  
Before turning on the Camera/Recorder, remove the Lens  
Cap. If the lens cap is still attached when the Camera/  
Recorder is turned on, Automatic White Balance  
Adjustment may not function correctly.  
ªFade In/Out Mode (l 22)  
Fading-in and fading-out cannot be used when recording still  
pictures in the Photoshot Mode, Digital Still Picture Mode  
and Multi-Picture Mode.  
ªRecording Check (l 20)  
For recording check, the Camera/Recorder must be the  
same as the recording speed Modes (SP/LP) used for the  
recording. Otherwise the playback images will be distorted.  
ªProgram AE (l 23)  
If any of the Program AE Modes is selected, you cannot  
adjust the shutter speed or iris.  
You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode and Low Light  
Mode with Gain-up Mode [GAIN-UP].  
Sports Mode  
ªCamera Search (l 20)  
In Camera Search Mode, images may contain mosaic-like  
noise patterns. This is a phenomenon that is characteristic  
of Camera/Recorder and not a malfunction.  
If the recording speed Modes (SP/LP) of previous  
recording and new recording are different, playback  
images may be distorted.  
During normal playback, the image movement may not  
look smooth.  
Because the color and brightness of the playback  
image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent  
light, mercury light, or sodium light.  
If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a  
highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may  
appear.  
ªProgressive Photoshot Function (l 21)  
When you change to the still picture Mode, you will hear a  
click. This is the sound of the iris closing and not an  
indication of malfunction.  
If you record still pictures in Progressive Photoshot Mode  
when your Camera/Recorder is set to Program AE, the  
brightness of the images may vary.  
About [PROGRESSIVE] Setting  
When the [æ] Indication is displayed, you can use the  
Progressive Photoshot Function.  
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON]:  
You can use the Progressive Photoshot Function at any  
time. In this case, however, the following functions are  
disabled.  
[EFFECT1] Digital Effect Modes  
Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]  
If the light is insufficient, the [5] Indication flashes.  
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode  
If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot  
Mode, the brightness of the recorded still picture may  
become unstable.  
If these modes are used for indoor recording, playback  
images may flicker.  
Low Light Mode  
Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made  
brighter to a satisfactory degree.  
Spotlight Mode  
With this Mode, recorded images may turn out to be  
extremely dark.  
If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded  
image may turn out to be whitish.  
1/750 or faster shutter speed  
Continuous Photoshot Function  
Surf & Snow Mode  
Frame Mode  
If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded  
image may turn out to be whitish.  
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]:  
You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in the  
following circumstances.  
When the zoom magnification is approximately 10 t or  
higher  
When the shutter speed is 1/750 or faster  
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ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment (l 24)  
You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of  
a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject.  
During Normal Playback, transition from one scene to  
another may not look smooth.  
ªWipe Mode and Mix Mode (Camera Mode)  
(l 26)  
If either one of the following operations is carried out, stored  
images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix Functions cannot  
be used.  
Because the color and brightness of the playback image  
may become unstable, avoid recording under fluorescent  
light, mercury light, or sodium light.  
If you are using either Gain-up Mode or Program AE Mode,  
you cannot adjust the shutter speed. If the shutter speed is  
adjusted manually, this setting will be cancelled.  
Use the Camera Search Function.  
Press the [CAMERA STILL] Button.  
Switch the [TAPE/CARD] Selector.  
Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch.  
Selecting any other digital effect function on the [DIGITAL  
EFFECT] Sub-Menu.  
ªManual Iris Adjustment (l 24)  
Depending on zoom magnification, the iris value may not  
be displayed correctly.  
If you are using either Gain-up Mode or Program AE Mode,  
you cannot adjust the iris. If the iris is adjusted manually,  
those Modes will be cancelled.  
The [OPEN] iris value is displayed as [F1.6] in the camera  
data (l 17).  
When you use Gain-up Mode, the range of selectable iris  
ªMulti-Picture Mode (Camera Mode) (l 27)  
If the [MULTI] Button is pressed while self-recording Mirror  
mode (l 20) is used, the still picture is displayed from the  
upper right corner of the screen, but, in reality, the picture  
is recorded from the upper left corner as usual.  
The quality of images recorded in Multi Mode deteriorates  
slightly.  
Multi Mode cannot be used in digital still picture mode  
(l 21) or when Card Photoshot recording is set.  
value is limited up to [OPEN6dB].  
ªP-IN-P Mode (l 27)  
ªWhite Balance (l 25)  
Pictures in P-IN-P Mode cannot be recorded with  
Progressive PhotoShot.  
In the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode, the  
[AWB] Indication appears for the camera data. (l 17)  
In the following cases, You cannot change White  
Balance:  
If the Camera/Recorder power is turned off, the smaller  
picture will disappear.  
A title cannot be inserted into the smaller picture.  
If the [CAMERA STILL] Button is pressed in P-IN-P Mode,  
the setting is cancelled.  
When you set [EFFECT1] of [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-  
Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to  
[GAIN-UP] or [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to [MONO].  
When you set the Zoom to 10 t or higher, you cannot  
change the White Balance.  
ªIndex Search Functions (l 30)  
Index Search may not be possible at the beginning of tape.  
Because Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still  
pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode, the  
Photoshot Index Function cannot be used for these still  
pictures.  
Scene Index Search may not function properly if the  
interval between 2 scene index signals is shorter than  
1 minute.  
During Digital Still Picture Mode.  
When you display a Menu.  
In the following cases, the [1] Indication flashes:  
The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted White  
Balance setting is still kept. This setting will be kept until  
White Balance is adjusted again.  
You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance  
adjustment manually under weak illumination.  
ªPlayback Zoom Functions (l 31)  
ªDigital Effect Functions (Camera Mode)  
(l 26)  
If you set [EFFECT1] on [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to  
[GAIN-UP], you need to adjust the focus manually.  
However, you cannot adjust the shutter speed and select  
the White Balance.  
If [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu is set  
to [MONO] or [SEPIA], the selected White Balance Mode  
cannot be changed.  
You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode and Low Light  
Mode with Gain-up Mode [GAIN-UP].  
You cannot adjust volume in Playback Zoom Mode.  
If you turn off the Camera/Recorder or if you switch from  
VCR Mode to Camera Mode, Playback Zoom Mode is  
automatically cancelled.  
Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being used, images  
that are output from the DV Terminal are not enlarged.  
As you enlarge an image, the quality of image suffers.  
You cannot use the Mirror Mode of Digital Effects and the  
Playback Zoom Functions simultaneously.  
If you select Multi-Picture Mode in the Playback Zoom  
Mode, equivalent magnification (1t) becomes zoom  
magnification.  
In the following cases, using the [EFFECT1] on the  
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu (including Multi-Picture  
Mode & P-IN-P Mode) is not possible.  
Frame Mode  
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON]  
Card Photoshot Mode  
ªPlayback Digital Effect Functions (l 31)  
Signals of images to which digital effects are added during  
playback cannot be output from the DV Terminal.  
You cannot use the Wipe Function or Mix Function while  
playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.  
You cannot use the Mirror Mode of Digital Effects and the  
Playback Zoom Function simultaneously.  
In the following case, using the Digital Effect Function  
(including Multi-Picture Mode & P-IN-P Mode) is not  
possible.  
Card Photoshot Mode  
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ªMulti-Picture Mode (VCR Mode) (l 32)  
The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly.  
Playback multi-mode screens cannot be output through DV  
Terminal.  
If there is input from DV Terminal, a multi screen cannot be  
created.  
When signals are input from Video Input/Output Jack or  
Audio-Video Input/Output Jack, a multi screen cannot be  
re-displayed.  
ªRecording to a Card from other equipment  
(l 34, 41)  
If you set the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD], you can use  
the Card Photoshot Function for externally input signals.  
(Not during recording.)  
Black streaks may appear at the four edges of the image.  
When the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed, the image  
may seem to move backward momentarily, but this does  
not affect the recording.  
Signals input from Video Input/Output Jack or Audio-Video  
Input/Output Jack cannot be displayed on a multi screen.  
ªCard Photshot Recording (l 34)  
The Progressive Function is set to [ON].  
The shutter speed becomes 1/60-1/500.  
When viewed on a TV or liquid crystal monitor, image  
quality deteriorates slightly.  
The screen becomes slightly wider.  
Mega-pixel images cannot be recorded on a cassette as a  
Mega-pixel picture.  
ªListening to Playback Sound Through  
Headphones (l 28)  
If you want to listen to the playback sound of a tape through  
headphones, set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP]  
Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES] and connect the headphones  
to the [PHONES] Jack on this Camera/Recorder. In this  
case, no sound (including a warning sound and shutter  
sound) will be reproduced through the built-in speaker of the  
Camera/Recorder. When the A/V Cable is inserted into the  
AV Jack, the internal speaker works.  
ªLow Light Shot (l 34)  
When recording in low-light conditions, set [LOW LIGHT  
SHOT] to [AUTO]. When the Shutter Speed is 1/30, Low  
Light Shot operates and the [4CARD] Indication is displayed.  
The brightness of the picture may change with Low Light  
Shot.  
ªSelecting the Sound during Playback  
(l 28, 33)  
You can select the sound by using the [AUDIO OUT] on the  
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu.  
STEREO: Stereo Sound (main sound and sub sound)  
When Shutter Speed (l 24) is set and Program AE (l 23)  
is set, [LOW LIGHT SHOT] will not operate even if set to  
[AUTO].  
L:  
R:  
Left channel sound (main sound)  
Right channel sound (sub sound)  
ªCard Playback (l 35)  
In the case of displaying memory images on a Multi screen,  
if there are 7 or more images, they cannot be displayed all  
at once. Rotate the [PUSH] Dial or use the [sSEARCH]  
Button or [rSEARCH] Button to display the next 6 still  
pictures.  
If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] selected as the  
[AUDIO-REC] setting, playback sound becomes stereo  
sound regardless of whether [AUDIO] is set to [MIX] or to  
[AUDIO OUT].  
When pictures recorded by another Camera/Recorder are  
played back with this Camera/Recorder, the size of the  
pictures may be different from the recorded size.  
ªAudio Dubbing (l 33)  
The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed.  
Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot be dubbed.  
If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the tape is  
dubbed, images and sounds may be disturbed when this  
portion of the tape is played back.  
ªTitle Functions (l 37)  
Regardless of the [PICTURE SIZE] setting, the size of  
created title picture is [640t480].  
If you create an original title, the number of pictures that  
can be recorded on the Memory Card decreases.  
If the number of pictures that can be recorded on the  
Memory Card is small, you may not be able to create an  
original title in some cases.  
When a title is displayed in VCR Mode, the title is not  
output from the DV Terminal.  
If you set the tape counter back to 0 at the position where  
you want to stop Audio Dubbing so as to make it possible  
to use the Memory Stop function (l 52), Audio Dubbing is  
terminated automatically when the tape reaches this  
position.  
In the case of importing data recorded with Audio Dubbing  
to a Computer using the Computers software program,  
only the original sound (ST1) may be imported, depending  
on the software program.  
When the [TAPE/CARD] Selector is set to [CARD] and  
[1488t1128] is selected for [PICTURE SIZE], titles are not  
displayed.  
Microphone Jack  
When audio dubbing is carried out through an external  
microphone or audio equipment, connect it to the [MIC] Jack.  
In this case, the built-in microphone of the Camera/Recorder  
will be turned off.  
ªDPOF setting (l 39)  
The number of prints can be set from 0 to 99.  
Perform DPOF setting on the Camera/Recorder you are  
using.  
It may take some time to verify the DPOF setting. Please  
wait until the [ACCESS] Lamp goes off.  
ªCard Functions (l 34 - 39)  
Do not touch the connector terminal located on the back of  
the card.  
ªUsing your Camera/Recorder with Digital  
If the Card Slot Cover is open, the card cannot be accessed.  
Video Equipment (Dubbing) (l 42)  
Wide images cannot be recorded on the Memory Card.  
A card that was formatted with this Camera/Recorder may  
not be usable in other equipment. If this happens, please  
format the card with the equipment with which the card is to  
be used. Before proceeding with this operation, we suggest  
that you take the precautionary measure of storing  
important images in your personal computer.  
In the Card Photoshot mode, the Camera/Recorder  
automatically saves the file names (Imga0001.jpg, etc.)  
along with the pictures. A file name is recorded with each  
picture as a running number.  
Regardless of the setting, dubbing is carried out  
automatically in the same audio recording Mode as that of  
the Cassette in the playback-side equipment.  
The images on the monitor of the recording side may be  
disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded images.  
Even if Playback Digital Effects, Playback Zoom or  
Playback Title In have been used, these effects are not  
output from the DV Terminal.  
Even if you use a device with DV Terminals (such as  
i.LINK), you may not be able to perform digital dubbing in  
some cases.  
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When cleaning the Camera/Recorder, do not use any  
solvent, such as benzine, alcohol, thinner, etc.  
The Camera/Recorder body may become damaged and  
the surface finish may peel off.  
Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC  
Cable from the AC Jack.  
Wipe the Camera/Recorder with a soft, dry cloth. To  
remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in  
a detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping  
with a dry cloth.  
Caution for Use  
ªAfter Use  
1
2
Take out the Cassette. (l 13)  
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF].  
(l 14)  
3
4
Detach the Battery and retract the Viewfinder.  
(l 12)  
To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens  
Cap. (l 13)  
For storing or transporting the Camera/Recorder, place it in  
a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the  
coating on the Camera/Recorder body from being worn.  
ªTips for using your Camera/Recorder  
When you use your Camera/Recorder on a rainy or  
snowy day or on a beach, make sure that no water  
enters the Camera/Recorder.  
Water may cause the Camera/Recorder or Cassette to  
malfunction. (Irreparable failure may occur.)  
If sea water splashes onto the Camera/Recorder, wet a  
soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the  
Camera/Recorder body carefully. Then, wipe it again  
thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.  
After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detach  
the Battery from the Camera/Recorder or pull out the AC  
Cable from AC Jack.  
If the Cassette is left in the Camera/Recorder, the tape  
sags and deteriorates.  
If you leave the Battery attached to the Camera/Recorder  
for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the  
Battery will not function even after it is recharged.  
Keep the Camera/Recorder away from magnetically  
charged equipment (such as a Microwave oven, TV,  
game equipment, etc.)  
If you use the Camera/Recorder near a TV, images or  
sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave  
radiation.  
Strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors  
may damage previous recording on the tape, or images  
may be distorted.  
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a  
microprocessor may adversely affect the Camera/  
Recorder, causing the disturbance of images and sounds.  
If the Camera/Recorder is affected by magnetically  
charged equipment and does not function properly, turn off  
the Camera/Recorder power and detach the Battery or AC  
Adaptor and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again.  
Thereafter, turn on the Camera/Recorder power.  
ªAbout the AC Adaptor  
If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or  
extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue flashing,  
and the Battery may not charge. After the temperature of  
the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently,  
charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp  
continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has  
decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or AC  
Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please contact your  
dealer.  
If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time than  
normal.  
If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio reception  
may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 1 meter or more  
away from radio.  
When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may generate whirring  
sounds. However, this is normal.  
After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from the AC  
Jack. (If they are left connected, a samll amount of  
electricity is consumed.)  
Always, keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery  
clean.  
Do not use your Camera/Recorder near radio  
transmitters or high-voltage lines.  
If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high-  
voltage lines, recorded images or sounds may be  
adversely affected.  
Do not use this Camera/Recorder for surveillance  
purpose or other business use.  
If you use the Camera/Recorder for a long time, the  
internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may  
cause malfunction.  
This Camera/Recorder is not intended for industrial use.  
When you use your Camera/Recorder on a beach or  
similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the  
Camera/Recorder.  
Sand or dust may damage the Camera/Recorder or  
Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and  
ejecting the Cassette.)  
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the  
Camera/Recorder.  
If the Camera/Recorder is sprayed with such chemicals,  
the Camera/Recorder body may deform and the surface  
finish may peel off.  
Do not keep rubber or plastic product in contact with the  
Camera/Recorder for a long period of time.  
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Notes:  
ªCondensation  
Do not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner.  
Rewind only when the tape reaches the end, and then use  
it again from the beginning in the same manner as before.  
If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the tape may  
be damaged. In this case, immediately stop using that  
Cassette.  
Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive cleaning  
may cause excessive wear of the heads. If the heads are  
worn, images cannot be played back even after the heads  
are cleaned.)  
If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the head cleaner,  
the Camera/Recorder needs to be cleaned at a service  
center. Please consult a distributor.  
Video head cleaners can be purchased from service  
centers.  
If excessive moisture condenses in the unit, [DEW  
DETECTED] Indication will flash, and the Camera/Recorder  
will automatically turn off after about 1 minute.  
If this happens, follow the steps below:  
1
Take out the Cassette.  
None of the other functions operate. Depending on the  
amount of condensation, removing the Cassette may  
even become difficult. If this happens, wait for 2 to 3  
hours before taking the Cassette out.  
2
3
Open the Cassette Compartment and wait for 2  
to 3 hours.  
The number of hours to wait depends on the amount of  
condensation and ambient temperature.  
2 to 3 hours later, turn on the Camera/Recorder  
and check to see if the [DEW DETECTED]  
Indication is displayed.  
Even if the [DEW DETECTED] Indication is not  
displayed, as a precaution, please wait for another  
hour before using the Camera/Recorder.  
Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered a  
malfunction of the product. It is not covered by the  
warranty.  
Periodical Check-up  
To maintain the highest image quality, we recommend  
replacement of worn parts, such as heads, etc., after  
approximately 1000 hours of use. (This, however, depends  
on operating conditions, such as temperature, humidity,  
dust, etc.)  
Watch for Condensation Even Before the [DEW  
DETECTED] Indication Is Displayed.  
Because condensation takes place gradually, the [DEW  
DETECTED] Indication may not be displayed during the  
first 10 to 15 minutes of condensation formation inside the  
Camera/Recorder.  
In extremely cold places, condensation may freeze and  
form frost. In this case, the frost melts first, thus forming  
condensation, and then it takes another 2 to 3 hours to  
eliminate the condensation.  
ªOptimal Use of the Battery  
Battery Characteristics  
This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to  
generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that  
takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the  
surrounding temperature and humidity, and, if the  
temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the  
Battery becomes shorter. If the Battery is used in an  
extremely cold environment, the Battery may operate only  
for about 5 minutes. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a  
protective function may operate, and the Battery may  
become unusable for a while.  
When the Lens Is Fogged:  
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] and leave the  
Camera/Recorder in this condition for about 1 hour. When  
the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient  
temperature, the fog disappears naturally.  
ªDigital Video Head Cleaner  
If the heads (the parts that make contact with tape) are dirty,  
mosaic-like noise patterns may appear on the playback  
image, or the screen as a whole becomes black. If the heads  
are extremely dirty, recording performance deteriorates, and,  
in the worst case, the Camera/Recorder cannot record at all.  
Be Sure to Detach the Battery After Use  
Be sure to detach the Battery from the Camera/Recorder. (If  
it is left attached to the Camera/Recorder, a minute amount  
of current is consumed even when the Camera/Recorder  
power is off.) If the Battery is left attached to the Camera/  
Recorder for a long time, over-discharge takes place. The  
Battery may become unusable even after it is charged.  
Causes of Digital Video Heads  
Large quantity of dust in the air  
High-temperature and high-humidity environment  
Damaged tape  
Disposing of an unusable Battery  
The Battery has a limited life.  
Long operating hours  
Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may cause an  
explosion.  
Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner  
1
Insert the Head Cleaner into the Camera/  
Recorder in the same manner as a Video  
Cassette.  
Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery Clean  
Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt, dust, or  
other substances.  
If you drop the Battery accidentally, check to see if the  
Battery body and terminals are damaged.  
2
3
Press the [1] Button, and 20 seconds later,  
press the [] Button. (Do not rewind the tape.)  
Take out the head cleaner. Insert a Video  
Cassette and start recording. Then, play the  
tape back to check the recorded image.  
If the image is not still clear, repeat Steps 1 to  
3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner for 3 times or  
more consecutively.)  
Attaching a deformed Battery to the Camera/Recorder or AC  
Adaptor may damage the Camera/Recorder or AC Adaptor.  
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ªCautions for Storage  
ªLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood  
Before storing the Camera/Recorder, take the Cassette  
out and detach the Battery.  
LCD Monitor  
In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may  
take place on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with soft, dry cloth.  
Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively  
stable temperature.  
If your Camera/Recorder is extremely cold when you turn its  
power on, the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker  
than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature  
increases, it goes back to the normal brightness.  
Recommended Temperature: 59  
o
F to 77  
o
F (15  
o
C to 25 oC)  
Recommended Humidity: 40% to 60%  
Camera/Recorder  
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Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting into the  
Camera/Recorder.  
Do not leave the Camera/Recorder in places that expose it  
to high temperature.  
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce  
the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately  
200,000 pixels. 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.  
Battery  
Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will  
shorten the life of the Battery.  
If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places, the terminals  
may rust and cause malfunctions.  
Do not allow the Battery terminals to come in contact with  
metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can  
result in a short circuit or heat generation and, if you touch  
the Battery in this condition, you may be badly burned.  
Store the Battery in a completely discharged state. To store  
the Battery for a long period of time, we recommend you  
charge it once every year and store it again after you  
completely use up the charged capacity.  
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Viewfinder  
Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun. Internal  
components may be seriously damaged.  
When the Camera/Recorder is used with a large capacity  
Battery attached to it, it is not practical to look in the  
Viewfinder from behind the Battery. In this case, lift up the  
Viewfinder to an easy-to-see angle.  
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Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce  
the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately  
113,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% active 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.  
Cassette  
Before storing it, rewind the tape to the beginning. If the  
Cassette is left for more than 6 months with the tape  
stopped midway, the tape sags (although it depends on the  
storage condition). Be sure to rewind to the beginning.  
Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct sunlight  
(ultraviolet rays), or humidity may damage the tape. Dust  
contains hard mineral particles, and dusty Cassettes  
damage the heads of the Camera/Recorder and other  
components. Develop a habit of returning the Cassette  
back to its case.  
Once every half year, wind the tape to the end and then  
rewind it to the beginning. If the Cassette is left for 1 year or  
longer without winding or rewinding, temperature and  
humidity changes may cause the Cassette to deform due  
to swelling, shrinking, and so forth. The wound tape may  
stick to itself.  
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ªMC Protector/ND Filter  
When attaching the supplied ND Filter or Wide conversion  
Lens, be sure to first remove the MC Protector (l 8) by  
turning it counterclockwise.  
If you attach both the filter and the Wide Conversion Lens,  
the four corners of the picture may become dark (vignetting  
effect).  
MC Protector  
Since this filter neither affects the colors nor the amount of  
light, it can always be left attached to protect the Movie  
Cameras lens.  
It reduces invisible ultraviolet rays and prevents the picture  
from becoming bluish.  
ND Filter (ND-8) (l 6)  
This filter reduces the amount of light to approximately  
1/8th but does not affect the colors.  
The depth of field is slightly reduced.  
White balance adjustment is possible even with the ND  
Filter attached. However, when using the ND Filter and  
recording with Auto White Balance, the white balance  
adjustment may not be precise. Therefore, we recommend  
that you use the Manual White Balance Mode when  
recording with the ND Filter attached.  
Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic substances  
or equipment.  
The surface of tape is covered with extremely minute  
magnetic particles, upon which signals are recorded.  
Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc., have magnetic force that is  
stronger than you may expect, and they may erase the  
contents of a recording or may cause noise in images and  
sounds.  
When you record with the ND Filter attached and zoom to  
the extreme wide-angle setting, the four corners of the  
picture may become dark (vignetting effect).  
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Auto White Balance Adjustment  
Explanation of Terms  
This Camera/Recorder stores settings that are optimal for  
several kinds of general light sources. The Camera/Recorder  
determines the hue of light that it receives through the lens  
and White Balance Sensor, thereby judging the recording  
condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This function  
is called Auto White Balance Adjustment.  
However, since white balance settings for only certain kinds  
of light sources are stored, the Auto White Balance Function  
does not operate properly when recording occurs under light  
that is out of the range of the setting values.  
ªDigital Video System  
In a digital video system, images and sounds are converted  
into digital signals and recorded on a tape. This complete  
digital recording is capable of recording and playback with  
minimal image and sound deterioration.  
In addition, it automatically records data, such as Time Code  
and date/time, as digital signals.  
Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes  
Because this Camera/Recorder employs a digital system for  
recording image and sound data, it is not compatible with  
conventional S-VHS or VHS video equipment that employs  
an analogue recording system.  
The size and shape of the Cassette are also different.  
Compatibility with Output Signals  
Because AV signal output from the AV signal output jack is  
analogue (the same as conventional video systems), this  
Camera/Recorder can be connected with S-VHS or VHS  
video or a TV for playback.  
ªTime Code  
Time Code signals are data that indicate time measured in  
hours, minutes, seconds, and frames (30 frames per  
second). If this data is included in a recording, an address is  
assigned to each image on the tape.  
The Time Code is automatically recorded as a part of the  
sub-code at each recording.  
When a new (previously unrecorded) Cassette is inserted,  
the Time Code automatically starts from zero. If a recorded  
Cassette is inserted, the Time Code picks up from the point  
where the last scene was recorded. (In this case, when the  
Cassette is inserted, the zero display [0h00m00s00f] may  
appear, but the Time Code starts from the previous value.)  
The Time Code cannot be reset to zero.  
Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded from the  
beginning of a tape, accurate editing may not be possible.  
To ensure that the Time Code will be recorded with no  
breaks, we recommend the use of the Camera Search  
Function (l 20) or the Blank Search Function (l 29)  
before recording a new scene.  
ªFocus  
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.  
However, the Auto Focus System does not function properly  
under the following recording conditions.  
Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.  
1) Recording a subject whose one end is located closer  
to the Camera/Recorder and the other end farther  
away from it.  
Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at the center  
of an image, it may be impossible to focus on a subject  
that is located in both foreground and background.  
2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass.  
Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the subject  
behind the glass will not be focused.  
3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings.  
Because the light information that comes through the  
lens decreases considerably, the Camera/Recorder  
cannot focus correctly.  
4) Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects  
with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects.  
Because the Camera/Recorder focuses on the objects  
with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects, the  
recording subject may become blurry.  
ªMemory Stop Function  
The Memory Stop Function is useful for the following  
operations.  
Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a desired  
position  
1
Set [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP]  
Sub-Menu to [MEMORY].  
2
Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape  
position you will want to play it back from  
later. (l 10, 16)  
3
4
Start playback or recording.  
When playback or recording is over: slide the  
[OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from on to put the  
Camera/Recorder in the VCR Mode.  
The [VCR] Lamp lights up.  
5) Recording a fast-moving subject.  
Because the focus lens inside moves mechanically, it  
cannot keep up with the fast-moving subject.  
6) Recording a subject with little contrast.  
Because the Camera/Recorder achieves focus based  
upon the vertical lines of an image, a subject with little  
contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry.  
5
Rewind the tape.  
The tape automatically stops approximately at the  
position where the counter was set to zero.  
Stopping editing automatically during audio dubbing  
1
2
3
4
Set [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP]  
Sub-Menu to [MEMORY].  
Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the position  
where you want to stop editing.  
Play back the still pictures where you want to  
start audio dubbing.  
Start audio dubbing. (l 33)  
ªWhite Balance Adjustment  
Depending on the type of light source, the colors recorded by  
the Camera/Recorder may be affected. In some cases,  
images may be recorded with bluish or reddish hue. To  
minimize the effect of light on the subjects color, what is  
called White Balance Adjustment becomes necessary.  
White Balance Adjustment  
Audio dubbing automatically stops at the position  
where the counter was set to zero.  
White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light and  
makes adjustment so that the white color will become pure  
white.  
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Card Memory Functions  
Recording Media:  
Image Compression:  
Specifications  
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard  
JPEG  
Digital Camera/Recorder  
Information for your safety  
AC Adaptor  
Information for your safety  
Power Source:  
Power Consumption:  
DC 7.8/7.2 V  
Recording  
7.0 W  
Power Source:  
Power Consumption:  
DC Output:  
AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz  
18 W  
DC 7.8 V, 1.4 A  
(Camera/Recorder Operation)  
DC 8.4 V, 1.2 A (Battery Charging)  
Recording Format:  
Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video  
SD Format)  
6.35 mm digital video tape  
SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (with  
DVM80)  
Tape Used:  
Recording/Playback Time:  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
2-3/4 (W) k 1-3/4 (H)k 4-9/16 (D) inch  
70 (W) k 45 (H) k 116 (D) mm  
0.363lbs. (0.165 kg)  
Video  
Recording System:  
Television System:  
Digital Component  
EIA Standard: 525 lines 60 Fields  
NTSC color signal  
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.  
Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.  
Audio  
Recording System:  
PCM Digital Recording  
16 bit (48 kHz/2track),  
12 bit (32 kHz/4track)  
1/6-inch 3 CCD Image Sensor  
Auto Iris, F1.6, Focal Length;  
2.85-28.5 mm,  
Image Sensor:  
Lens:  
Macro (Full Range AF)  
37 mm  
10:1 Power Zoom  
Filter Diameter:  
Zoom:  
Monitor:  
3.5-inch Polycrystalline Silicon Active  
Matrix TFT LCD  
Finder:  
Microphone:  
Color Electronic Viewfinder  
Stereo  
Speaker:  
Standard Illumination:  
Minimum Required Illumination:  
1 round speaker 20 mm  
1,400 lx  
15 lx  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
Video Output Level:  
S-Video Output Level:  
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
C Output: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
316 mV, 600 ohm  
Audio Output Level:  
Video Input Level:  
S-Video Input Level:  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
Y Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
C Input: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
316 mV, 10 kohm or more  
Mic sensitivity -50 dB  
(0 dB = 1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)  
(Stereo mini jack)  
Audio Input Level (Line):  
Mic Input:  
Digital Interface:  
Dimensions:  
DV Input/Output Terminal  
(i.LINK, 4-pin)  
3-5/8(W)k 2-7/8 (H)k 7-5/8 (D) inch  
72 (W)k 90 (H)k 195 (D) mm  
1.48lbs. (0.67 kg)  
Weight:  
(without Battery and DV cassette)  
Operating Temperature:  
Operating Humidity:  
32 oF -104 oF (0 oC-40 oC)  
10%-80%  
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Camera/Recorder Accessory System  
Description  
Accessory#  
Figure  
AC Adaptor with AC Cable  
and DC Cable  
AG-B15P  
*CGR-D08A/1B  
(Replaces  
*CGR-D120A/1B)  
800mAh/Rechargeable  
Lithium Ion Battery Pack  
*CGR-D16A/1B  
(Replaces  
*CGR-D220A/1B)  
1600mAh/Rechargeable  
Lithium Ion Battery Pack  
2800mAh/Rechargeable  
Lithium Ion Battery Pack  
*CGP-D28A/1B  
*CGR-D53A/1K  
(Replaces  
*CGR-D815A/1B)  
5300mAh/Rechargeable  
Lithium Ion Battery Pack  
USB Reader/Writer for  
SD Memory Card  
(compatible with  
BN-SDCAPU/1B  
MultiMediaCard)  
SD PCMCIA Adaptor  
(compatible with  
MultiMediaCard)  
BN-SDABPU/1B  
RP-SD008  
8MB SD Memory Card  
16MB SD Memory Card  
32MB SD Memory Card  
64MB SD Memory Card  
RP-SD016  
RP-SD032  
RP-SD064  
*Please refer to page 12, for information regarding the battery charging time and available recording time.  
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Before Requesting Service  
If you are experiencing a problem with your Digital Camera/Recorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the  
list below for Problems and Solutions.  
Problems  
Solutions  
The Camera/Recorder power cannot be turned on.  
Is the power source connected correctly?  
The Camera/Recorder power is turned off automatically.  
If you leave the Camera/Recorder in Recording Pause Mode  
for more than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically  
to protect the tape and to save the Battery power.  
The Camera/Recorder power does not stay on long  
enough.  
Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach a fully  
charged Battery.  
Something is wrong with the Camera/Recorder’s  
operation. The Camera/Recorder is turned on but no  
functions operate.  
Press the [RESET] Button on the Camera/Recorder with a  
pointed object. If this does not solve the problem, first  
disconnect the power supply and wait for a minute or so, and  
then reconnect the power supply to turn the power back on.  
(If the above operation is performed when the [ACCESS]  
Lamp of the Card Slot is lighting, the data of the Card may be  
damaged.)  
Battery runs down quickly.  
Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC Adaptor.  
Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In  
cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes  
shorter.  
Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time is still too  
short even after the Battery is fully charged, the Battery has  
worn out.  
The Battery cannot be charged.  
If the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, charging  
cannot be performed. Disconnect the DC Cable.  
Recording does not start although power is supplied to  
the Camera/Recorder and the Cassette is correctly  
inserted.  
Is the accidental erasure protection slider on the Cassette  
open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be  
performed.  
Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new Cassette.  
Is the Camera/Recorder power turned on?  
Is the [CAMERA] Lamp on? If the [CAMERA] Lamp is not  
on, no recording function can be operated.  
Has condensation occurred? Wait until the [DEW  
DETECTED] Indication disappears.  
Audio dubbing cannot be performed.  
Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette  
open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be  
performed.  
Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded  
in LP Mode? LP Mode does not allow audio dubbing to  
operate.  
The Time Code becomes inaccurate.  
The Time Code Indication counter may not be constant in the  
reverse direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode, but this is  
not a malfunction.  
The Remaining Tape Time Indication disappears.  
When you record still pictures in Photoshot Mode, the  
Remaining Tape Time Indication may disappear temporarily.  
However, it reappears when the Camera/Recorder is set  
back to Normal Recording Mode.  
The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not match the  
actual remaining tape time.  
If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously  
recorded, the remaining tape time cannot be displayed  
correctly.  
In some cases, the Remaining Tape Time Indication may  
show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter  
than the actual remaining tape time.  
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If you are experiencing a problem with your Digital Camera/Recorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the  
list below for Problems and Solutions.  
Problems  
Solutions  
Images cannot be played back even when the [1] Button  
is pressed.  
Is the [VCR] Lamp on? If the [VCR] Lamp is not on, the  
playback function cannot be used.  
Mosaic-like noise patterns appear on images during  
Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback.  
This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems. It  
is not a malfunction.  
Although the Camera/Recorder is correctly connected to  
a TV, playback images cannot be seen.  
Have you selected Video Input on the TV? Please read the  
operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that  
matches the input jacks used for the connection.  
Playback image is not clear.  
Are the heads of the Camera/Recorder dirty? If the heads  
are dirty, playback image cannot be clear.  
No sound is played back from the built-in speaker or  
headphones of the Camera/Recorder.  
Is the volume too low? During playback, continue pressing  
the [PUSH] Dial until the [VOLUME] Indication appears.  
Then, rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume.  
Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.  
[AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the  
[VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu has been set to [MIX]. As a  
result, the original sound and sound that was recorded by  
audio dubbing are played back together. It is possible to  
reproduce the sounds separately.  
The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was  
performed.  
If you perform audio dubbing on a recording done in [16bit]  
Mode, the original sound will be erased. If you want to  
preserve the original sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at  
the time of recording.  
Sounds cannot be played back.  
Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played,  
is [AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of  
the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu set to [ST2]? To play  
back a Cassette with no audio dubbing, [AUDIO] must be  
set to [ST1].  
Is the Variable Speed Search Function working? Press the  
[1] Button to cancel the Variable Speed Search Function.  
The recorded picture on the Memory Card is not clear.  
Card Photoshot playback pictures do not look normal.  
Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be used.  
Do you have [REC MODE] on the [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu  
set to [ECONOMY]? If recording is done with it set to  
[ECONOMY], a detailed image may show a mosaic pattern.  
Set the [REC MODE] to [NORMAL] or [FINE]. (l 34)  
There is a possibility that the images are damaged.  
To prevent the loss of image data, we recommend that you  
back images up on a Cassette or personal computer.  
(l 36)  
There is a possibility of damage to either the Camera/  
Recorder or the Card. Please contact Panasonic Call Center.  
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N
Index  
Negative Mode ............................................................26, 31  
O
A
Optical Image Stabilizer ....................................................22  
AC Adaptor....................................................................... 12  
AE Lock Function ............................................................. 24  
Audio Dubbing.................................................................. 33  
Auto Focus ....................................................................... 52  
Auto White Balance Adjustment ....................................... 52  
P
PhotoShot .........................................................................21  
Picture Search Mode ........................................................36  
Picture-in-Picture Mode ....................................................27  
Playback Digital Effect Functions ...............................31, 32  
Playback Zoom .................................................................31  
Portrait Mode .................................................................... 23  
Program AE ......................................................................23  
Progressive Photoshot ......................................................21  
B
Backlight Compensation ................................................... 23  
Black&White Mode ..................................................... 26, 31  
Blank Search .................................................................... 29  
R
C
Recording Check ..............................................................20  
Recording Pause Mode ....................................................20  
Recording Speed ..............................................................19  
Remote Controller .......................................................10, 11  
Repeat Playback ...............................................................28  
Review Playback ..............................................................28  
Camera Data .................................................................... 17  
Camera Search ................................................................ 20  
Card Photoshot ................................................................ 34  
Card Playback .................................................................. 35  
Charging the Battery ........................................................ 12  
Color Temperature ........................................................... 25  
Condensation ................................................................... 50  
Continuous Photoshot ...................................................... 21  
Cue Playback ................................................................... 28  
S
SD Memory Card ........................................................34, 40  
Self-Recording ..................................................................20  
Sepia Mode .................................................................26, 31  
Shutter Speed ...................................................................24  
Slide Playback ..................................................................35  
Slow Motion Playback .......................................................29  
Solarization Mode .......................................................26, 31  
Sound Volume ..................................................................28  
SP/LP Mode ......................................................................19  
Sports Mode .....................................................................23  
Spotlight Mode ..................................................................23  
Still Advance Playback .....................................................29  
Strobe Mode ...............................................................26, 31  
Sub-Code ..........................................................................52  
Surf & Snow Mode ............................................................23  
Swing Mode ................................................................27, 32  
D
Date/Time Indication ........................................................ 45  
Date/Time Setting ............................................................. 19  
Digital Effect ................................................... 26, 27, 31, 32  
Digital Still Picture ............................................................ 21  
Digital Zoom ..................................................................... 22  
DPOF Setting ................................................................... 39  
Dubbing ...................................................................... 41, 42  
E
Erasure Prevention Slider ................................................ 13  
F
F Number ......................................................................... 24  
Fade ................................................................................. 22  
File Lock Setting ............................................................... 38  
Folder Structure ................................................................ 40  
Formatting ........................................................................ 39  
Frame Mode ..................................................................... 21  
T
Time Code ........................................................................52  
Title ...................................................................................37  
Trailing Effect Mode ....................................................26, 31  
V
G
Variable Speed Search .....................................................28  
Video Head Clogging ........................................................50  
Viewfinder .........................................................................14  
Gain-up Mode................................................................... 26  
I
Index Search .................................................................... 30  
Iris ..................................................................................... 24  
W
White Balance .............................................................25, 52  
Wind Noise Reduction ......................................................16  
Wipe Mode ..................................................................26, 31  
J
Jog Playback .................................................................... 29  
L
Z
LCD Monitor ..................................................................... 14  
Low Light Mode ................................................................ 23  
Zoom ...........................................................................21, 22  
M
Macro Close-up Function ................................................. 21  
Manual Focus ................................................................... 23  
Mega-Pixel Still-Picture Recording ................................... 34  
Memory Card .................................................................... 34  
Memory Stop Function ..................................................... 52  
Menu Screen .................................................................... 15  
Microphone ....................................................................... 48  
Mirror Mode (Digital Effect) ........................................ 26, 31  
Mix Mode .................................................................... 26, 31  
Mosaic Mode .............................................................. 26, 31  
Multi-Picture Mode ..................................................... 27, 32  
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PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY  
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA  
Executive Office:  
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500  
EASTERN ZONE:  
One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621  
Southeast Region:  
1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835  
Central Region:  
1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-5200  
WESTERN ZONE:  
3330 Cahuenga Blvd W., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-3500  
Government Marketing Department:  
52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840  
Broadcast PARTS INFORMATION & ORDERING:  
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. (EST) (800) 334-4881/24 Hr. Fax (800) 334-4880  
Emergency after hour parts orders (800) 334-4881  
TECHNICAL SUPPORT:  
Emergency 24 Hour Service (800) 222-0741  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 624-5010  
Panasonic de Mexico S.A. de C.V.  
Av angel Urraza Num. 1209 Col. de Valle 03100 Mexico, D.F. (52) 1 951 2127  
Panasonic Sales Company  
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc.  
San Gabriel Industrial Park, 65th Infantry Ave., Km. 9.5, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00630 (787) 750-4300  
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Printed in Japan  
VQT9420  
F0701Ka0( 150A)  

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