Panasonic DV PROLINE AG DVC7P User Manual

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NTSC  
Digital Video Camera Recorder  
Model No. AG-  
P
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this  
manual for future use.  
Printed in Japan  
S1202Y0 @  
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VQT0C34  
Important Safeguards  
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and  
operating instructions should be read before  
the unit is operated.  
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 manufacturer's  
instructions have been adhered to.  
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.  
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.  
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  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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 manufacturer’s instructions  
and should use a mounting 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 to  
overturn.  
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.  
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Important Safeguards  
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  
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.  
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.  
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.  
19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this  
video unit from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel  
under the following conditions:  
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE  
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged.  
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or  
objects have fallen into the video unit.  
c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain  
or water.  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
EQUIPMENT  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
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 peration.  
e. If the video unit has been dropped or the  
cabinet has been damaged.  
f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct  
change in performance – this indicates a  
need for service.  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
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 due to 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.  
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.  
16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets  
and extension cords as this can result in a  
risk of fire or electric shock.  
FCC Warning:  
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s  
authority to operate.  
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Information forYour Safety  
$ WARNING  
As this equipment gets hot during use,  
operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not  
install this equipment in a confined space  
such as a bookcase or similar unit.  
To prevent electric shock, do not remove the  
cover (or back); there are no user serviceable  
parts inside.  
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.  
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or  
product damage, do not expose this  
equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or  
splashing and ensure that no objects filled  
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on  
the equipment.  
Use only the recommended accessories.  
$ Notes about Video Head Clogging  
OWhen the Camera Recorder’s video heads have  
become clogged with dirt (dust and tape coating  
particles), the [ ] Indication appears. In addition,  
the playback picture A is distorted with mosaic-like  
patterns (1 or 2 ). When the clogging further  
worsens, the whole screen may be black during  
playback 3 .  
Camera Recorder  
OThe rating plate is on the underside of the  
Camera Recorder.  
OTo clean video heads that have become clogged  
with dirt, use the Digital Video Head Cleaner.  
OIf you want to purchase the same Digital Video  
Head Cleaner, please contact your Panasonic  
dealer to obtain it from the Panasonic spare parts  
department (part number VFK1451).  
OIf the video heads again become clogged with dirt  
soon after cleaning, this might be caused by  
damaged tape.  
AC Adaptor  
OThe rating plate is on the underside of the  
AC Adaptor.  
$ Carefully read the Operating  
Instructions and use the Camera  
Recorder correctly.  
In this case, stop using that cassette. We  
recommend that you use Panasonic cassettes.  
OInjury or material damage resulting from any  
kind of use that is not in accordance with the  
operating procedures explained in these  
Operating Instructions are the sole  
responsibility of the user.  
Try out the Camera Recorder.  
Be sure to try out the Camera Recorder before  
recording your first important event and check that it  
records properly and functions correctly.  
The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded  
contents.  
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the  
loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this  
Camera Recorder, its accessories or cassettes.  
Carefully observe copyright laws.  
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other  
published or broadcast material for purposes other  
than your own private use may infringe copyright laws.  
Even for the purpose of private use, recording of  
certain material may be restricted.  
OAll company and product names in the operating  
instructions are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of their respective corporations.  
Pages for reference  
Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either  
side of a number, for example: -00-  
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Contents  
Standard Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Controls and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
The Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Charging Time and Available Recording Time . . . . .13  
Lens Cap and Grip Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Attaching the Shoulder Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Inserting a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Turning on the Camera Recorder and Selecting  
Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Using the Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
List of Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Setting Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
LP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Audio Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Holding the Camera Recorder for Recording . . . . . .19  
Playing Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back . . . . . . . . .33  
Slow Motion Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Finding the End of Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Index Search Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Playback Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Playback Digital Effect Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Playing Back on Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette . . . . . . .39  
Recording the Contents of Other Equipment . . . . . .39  
Using the DV Cable for Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Warning/Alarm Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
Notes and Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
Cautions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Before Requesting Repair (Problems and  
Solutions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
Explanation of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Photoshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Zoom In/Out Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Digital Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Image Stabilizer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Fade In/Out Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Backlight Compensation Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Wind Noise Reduction Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Cinema Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Recording in Special Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Recording in Natural Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Adjusting White Balance Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Manual Iris Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Manual Focus Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Picture Effect Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level . . . . . . .31  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
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Before Use  
Standard Accessories  
Optional Accessories  
Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Camera  
Recorder.  
1) AC Adaptor (AG-B15)  
2) Stereo Microphone (AG-MC15)  
3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16/  
CGR-D220/1600mAh)  
4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D28/  
CGP-D320/2800mAh)  
5) Wide Conversion Lens (AG-LW4307)  
O Some optional accessories may not be available  
1)  
3)  
5)  
2)  
4)  
6)  
in some countries.  
1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains  
Lead -12-  
2) Battery Pack -12-  
3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery  
-10-, -11-  
4) Lens Cap -13-  
5) Shoulder Strap -13-  
6) Digital Video Head Cleaner -47-  
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Before Use  
Controls and Components  
$ Camera Recorder  
A Picture Effect Button [PIC.E.] -29-  
B Menu Button [MENU] -16-  
C Focus Button [FOCUS] -29-  
D Rewind/Review Button [6] -32-  
Reverse Search Button [SEARCH ] -20-  
1
2
3
Recording Check Button [  
E Stop Button [$] -32-  
] -20-  
Fade Button [FADE] -24-  
F Play Button [1] -32-  
4
5
6 7  
Backlight Button [BLC] -25-  
G Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -32-  
Forward Search Button [SEARCH +] -20-  
H Pause Button [;] -34-  
Still Button [STILL] -22-  
I Eyepiece Corrector Knob -15-  
1 White Balance Sensor -27-  
2 Recording Lamp -20-  
3 Remote Control Sensor -11-  
4 Lens  
5 Lens Hood -49-  
6 Lens Hood Attachment knob -49-  
7 Focus Ring -29-  
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9
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J Smart Accessory Shoes  
OThe External Stereo Microphone (option), etc.  
can be attached here.  
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A
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
K Microphone (built-in, stereo) -23-  
L External Microphone Socket [EXT MIC]  
OConnect with an external microphone or audio  
equipment. (When this socket is in use, the built-  
in microphone does not operate.)  
M Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -22-  
N Zoom Lever [W/T] -23-  
DIG.E.  
PIC.E.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
F
G
PROG. AE  
VOL/JOG  
MENU  
SEARCH  
BLC  
SEARCH  
FOCUS  
FADE  
STILL  
H
B
C
D
E
O Grip Belt -13-  
8 Eyecup -49-  
9 Viewfinder -15-, -49-  
Q
R
P
ODue 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.  
S
T
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DC IN 7.9V  
: LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] -15-  
; LCD Monitor -15-, -49-  
ODue 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.  
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S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
IN/OUT  
L–  
R  
IN/OUT IN/OUT  
Z
[
W
X
Y
< Reset Button [RESET] -42-  
= Speaker -32-  
> Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] -16-, -26-, -32-  
? Mode Selector Switch  
[AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] -20-, -26-  
@ Digital Effect Button [DIG.E.] -24-  
P Shoulder Strap Holders -13-  
Q Sub Zoom Lever [W/T] -19-  
R Sub Recording Start/Stop Button -19-  
S Battery Eject Button [PUSH] -12-  
T Battery Holder  
U DC Input Socket [DC IN] -12-  
V DV Terminal [DV] -40-  
OConnect this to the digital video equipment.  
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Before Use  
Controls and Components  
$ Camera Recorder  
W S-Video Input/Output Socket [S-VIDEO IN/OUT]  
-37-, -39-  
X Video Input/Output Socket [VIDEO IN/OUT]  
-37-, -39-  
Y Audio Input/Output Sockets [AUDIO IN/OUT]  
-37-, -39-  
Z Headphone Socket [PHONES] -44-  
[ Cassette Eject Lever [<EJECT] -14-  
\ Cassette Holder  
] Cassette Compartment Lock Button  
[PUSH LOCK] -14-  
^ Cassette Compartment Cover -14-  
_
`
CAMERA  
VCR  
MODE  
OFF ON  
a
b
c
_ Mode Button [MODE] -32-  
` Operation Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR]  
-14-, -20-, -32-  
a Recording Start/Stop Button -20-  
b Off/On Switch [OFF/ON] -14-, -20-, -46-  
c Tripod Receptacle  
OUsed for mounting the Camera Recorder on a  
tripod.  
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Before Use  
Controls and Components  
$ 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.  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME SHOT  
s
OSD  
w
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
x
y
P-IN-P  
REC  
A.DUB  
C/REW PLAY  
FF/B  
d
START/  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME SHOT  
STOP  
t
u
v
OSD  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
e
f
g
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
h
i
P-IN-P  
REC  
A.DUB  
SELECT  
VAR.  
z
PB.  
ZOOM  
SEARCH  
C/REW PLAY  
FF/B  
STORE  
MENU  
{
|
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
SET  
OFF/ON  
P.B.DIGITAL  
ITEM  
SELECT  
VAR.  
PB.  
ZOOM  
SEARCH  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
j
OFF/ON  
P.B.DIGITAL  
s Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -22-  
t Rewind/Review Button [6] -20-, -33-  
u Pause Button [;] -34-  
ITEM  
v Stop Button [$] -32-  
w Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]  
-20-  
d Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -41-  
e Indication Output Button [OSD] -37-  
f Counter Indication Shift Button [COUNTER]  
-41-  
x Play Button [1] -32-  
y Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -32-  
z Menu Button [MENU] -16-  
{ Set Button [SET] -16-  
g Reset Button [RESET] -52-  
h Recording Button [REC] -39-, -40-  
i Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -38-  
j Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed Search  
Function [V,B] -33-  
| Item Button [ITEM] -16-  
Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom Function  
[V,B, N, M] -36-  
START/  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME SHOT  
STOP  
OSD  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
P-IN-P  
REC  
A.DUB  
C/REW PLAY  
FF/B  
p
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
k
l
m
n
o
q
r
SELECT  
VAR.  
PB.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
P.B.DIGITAL  
ITEM  
k Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D]  
(E: reverse, D:forward) -33-  
l Index Search Buttons [:,9]  
(:: reverse, 9:forward) -35-  
m Selection Button [SELECT] -36-  
n Store Button [STORE] -36-  
o Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -36-  
p Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]  
-23-, -32-, -36-  
q Variable Speed Search Button [VAR. SEARCH]  
-33-  
r Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] -36-  
The following buttons function in the same manner as  
the corresponding buttons on the Camera Recorder.  
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Before Use  
The Remote Controller  
$ Inserting a Button-type Battery  
Before using the Remote Controller, insert the  
supplied button-type battery.  
$ Using the Remote Controller  
1
Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote  
Control Sensor 3 of the Camera Recorder and  
press an appropriate button.  
1
While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the  
Battery Holder.  
3
1
15˚  
15˚  
2
Insert the button-type battery with the (+)  
marking facing upward.  
15˚  
15˚  
ODistance from the Camera Recorder:  
Within approximately 5 metres  
OAngle:  
3
Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote  
Controller.  
Within approximately 15° in the vertical and  
horizontal directions from the central axis  
OThe above operative ranges are for indoor use.  
Outdoors or under strong light, the Camera  
Recorder may not operate properly even within the  
above ranges.  
OWithin a 1-metre range, you can also use the  
Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor side of the  
Camera Recorder.  
OWhen the button-type battery is exhausted,  
replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery  
is normally expected to last about 1 year.  
However, it depends on operation frequency.)  
OMake sure to match the poles correctly when  
inserting the battery.  
Selecting Remote Controller Modes  
When 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously,  
they can be operated individually by selecting different  
Remote Controller Modes.  
OIf the Remote Controller Mode of the Camera  
Recorder and that of the Remote Controller do not  
match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.  
CAUTION  
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  
manufacturers instructions.  
Setup on the Camera Recorder:  
Set [REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-  
Menu to the desired Remote Controller Mode. (-16-)  
WARNING  
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge,  
disassemble, heat above 60°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.  
Setup on the Remote Controller:  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
2
1
INDEX STOP INDEX  
[VCR1]:  
Press the [D] Button and [$] Button  
simultaneously. 1  
[VCR2]:  
Press the [E] Button and [$] Button  
simultaneously. 2  
OWhen the battery in the Remote Controller is  
replaced, the mode is automatically reset to [VCR1]  
Mode.  
11  
Before Use  
Power Supply  
$ Using the AC Adaptor  
Disconnecting the Power Source  
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch b to [OFF] and, disconnect  
the DC Input Lead or remove the Battery.  
DC IN 7.9V  
U
PUSH  
S
OFF ON  
b
1
Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor  
and the AC mains socket.  
OWhile pressing the [PUSH] Button S with your  
index, remove the battery by pushing it up with your  
thumb.  
2
Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN]  
Socket U on the Camera Recorder.  
CAUTION:  
3
Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor.  
This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC.  
An AC plug adapter may be required for voltages  
other than 120V/AC.  
OBefore connecting or disconnecting the power  
supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on the Camera  
Recorder to [OFF] and make sure that  
[CAMERA/VCR] Lamps is not lit.  
If a conversion plug is required, consult with your  
dealer as to which one is to be purchased.  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -42-.  
$ Using the Battery  
Before use, fully charge the Battery.  
O Do not bring metal objects (such as  
necklaces or hairpins) into contact with the  
battery terminals. The terminals may short  
circuit and generate heat, and touching them  
in this condition may cause severe burns.  
O The battery heats up during operation and during  
charging, as does the camera recorder body.  
O If recording and stop operations are repeated  
more than is necessary, the recording time will  
be less than the values given in the above table.  
O Store the battery only when it is fully discharged.  
It is recommended that the battery be charged  
once a year when it is being stored long-term  
and that it be placed back in storage after it has  
been fully discharged using the camera recorder.  
O When the temperature of the battery unit has  
risen to an extremely high level or dropped to an  
extremely low level or when the battery is not  
used for prolonged periods of time has become  
fully discharged, the CHARGElamp flashes  
several times, and charging commences  
automatically.  
1
Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and  
charge it.  
OSince the Battery will not be charged when the  
DC Input Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor,  
disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.  
OThe [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging  
starts.  
OWhen the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is  
completed.  
2
Attach the charged Battery to the Camera  
Recorder.  
O If the CHARGElamp continues to flash even  
though the battery temperature is normal, consult  
your dealer as a problem may have developed  
within the battery or AC adapter.  
O When the battery is warm, it takes longer than  
usual for the battery to be charged.  
O When the AC adapter is used near a radio, the  
radio sound may be distorted. Use the adapter  
at a distance of at least one meter from the radio.  
O Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is in  
use; however, this is normal and not indicative of  
any malfunctioning.  
O The battery cannot be charged while supplying  
power from the AC adapter to the camera  
recorder.  
12  
Before Use  
Charging Time and Available Recording Time  
ACharging Time  
BMaximum Continuous Recording Time  
CIntermittent Recording Time  
2h.  
A
B
C
A
B
C
3h30min. (2h55min.)  
1h45min. (1h30min.)  
3h15min.  
Battery supplied  
CGP-D28  
(Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording  
time with repeated recording and stopping actions.)  
1h10min.indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.  
OThe times shown in the table are approximate  
times. The numbers in parentheses indicate the  
recording time when the LCD Monitor is used. In  
actual use, the available recording time may be  
shorter.  
6h5min. (5h)  
3h (2h30min.)  
OThe times shown in the table are for continuous  
recording at a temperature of 20°C and humidity of  
60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower  
temperature, the charging time may be longer.  
Lens Cap and Grip Belt  
Attaching the Shoulder Strap  
We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap  
before going out of doors to record so as to avoid  
dropping the Camera Recorder.  
$ Attach the Lens Cap  
To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.  
1
Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the  
Shoulder Strap Holder on the Camera Recorder.  
$ Adjust the Grip Belt  
Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your  
hand.  
2
Fold the tip of the Shoulder Strap, run it  
through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster,  
and pull it.  
1
Detach the tip of the Grip Belt.  
1
2
Adjust the length.  
OPull it out more than 1.5 inch 1 from the  
Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot  
slip off.  
3
Reattach the Grip Belt.  
13  
Before Use  
Inserting a Cassette  
$ Accidental Erasure Prevention  
1
Slide the [<EJECT] Lever [ to open the Cover.  
Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1  
on the cassette (by sliding it in the [SAVE] arrow  
direction) prevents the tape from recording. To enable  
recording, close the accidental erasure prevention  
slider (by sliding it in the [REC] arrow direction).  
[
EJECT  
3
1
R
E
C
SAVE  
2
Insert a Cassette.  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -42-.  
3
Close the Cover and press the [PUSH LOCK]  
Button ] to lock the cover.  
]
PUSH  
LOCK  
Turning on the Camera Recorder and Selecting Modes  
Turn on the power first and then select modes.  
$ How to Turn on the Power  
$ How to Turn off the Power  
1
3
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch b to [ON].  
OThe [CAMERA] Lamp ` lights up.  
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch b to [OFF].  
OFF ON  
b
`
CAMERA  
VCR  
OFF ON  
b
$ How to Switch Modes  
2
Press the [MODE] Button _.  
OWith each press, the Mode changes.  
OThe appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.  
_
MODE  
14  
Before Use  
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor  
$ 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.  
2
Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the  
desired recording angle.  
1
Pull out the Viewfinder and tilt it up.  
1
2
180°  
90°  
OThe LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180°  
1 from the vertical position to the upward  
direction and a maximum of 90° 2 to the  
downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD  
Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the  
Camera Recorder.  
OWhen you open the LCD Monitor, be sure that  
the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder cannot  
touch.  
OThe angular part of the Viewfinder can be turned  
upward by 80° and downward by 38°.  
ODo not pull on the Eyecup to extend the  
Viewfinder.  
2
Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob  
I.  
Closing the LCD Monitor  
Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.  
12:30:45 AM  
OCT 15 2002  
12:30:45 AM  
OCT 15 2002  
I
$ Adjusting Brightness and Color Level  
When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-  
Menu is set to [YES], the following items are  
displayed.  
$ Using the LCD Monitor  
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the  
picture while watching it.  
1
Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button : and, at the  
same time, bring the LCD Monitor ; out about  
90° in the direction of the arrow.  
LCD/EVFSET  
LCDBRIGHTNESS  
[-]||||----[+]  
LCDCOLORLEVEL  
[-]||||----[+]  
EVFBRIGHTNESS  
[-]||||----[+]  
PUSHMENUTORETURN  
LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]  
It adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD  
screen.  
LCD Color Level [LCD COLOR LEVEL]  
It adjusts the color saturation of the image on the  
LCD screen.  
;
:
Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]  
It adjusts the brightness of the image in the  
Viewfinder.  
OThe Viewfinder goes off.  
To Adjust  
Press the [PUSH] Dial and select the item to be  
adjusted, and then turn the [PUSH] Dial to raise or  
lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication.  
OA 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].  
OThese adjustments do not affect the recorded  
images.  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -49-.  
15  
Before Use  
Using the Menu Screen  
To facilitate the selection of a desired function or  
setup, this Camera Recorder displays various function  
setups on Menus.  
3
4
5
Press the [PUSH] Dial > to display the selected  
Sub-Menu.  
Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to select the item to be  
set.  
1
Press the [MENU] Button B.  
Press the [PUSH] Dial > to set the selected  
item to a desired mode.  
MENU  
OWith each press of the [PUSH] Dial, the cursor  
[1] moves to the next mode. Menu items that  
cannot be used in combination with the selected  
item are displayed in dark blue.  
B
OThe Menu corresponding to the Mode selected  
by using the [MODE] Button _ is displayed.  
OWhile a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or  
play back. Menus can be displayed during playback  
but not during recording. The above operations can  
be done using the [MENU] Button, [SET] Button  
and [ITEM] Button on the Remote Controller. (-11-)  
_
To Exit the Menu Screen  
Press the [MENU] Button again.  
MODE  
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 off the Camera Recorder, the selected  
setup may not be retained. (But, the setups of  
[NEGA], [SEPIA], [MONO] or [SOLARI] (-29-) are not  
retained.)  
2
Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to select a desired Sub-  
Menu.  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
>
VOL/JOG  
OMenu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.  
OTurn the [PUSH] Dial > to display the  
highlightened item.  
List of Menus  
The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes  
only, and they are different from the actual Menus.  
[2. RECORDING SETUP]  
Recording Setup Sub-Menu  
[REC SPEED]  
Recording Speed Mode -18-  
[AUDIO REC]  
$ [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]  
Camera Mode Main-Menu  
Audio Recording Mode -18-  
[SCENEINDEX]  
Scene Index Mode -35-  
[WIND CUT]  
CAMERAFUNCTIONS  
1.CAMERASETUP  
2.RECORDINGSETUP  
3.DISPLAYSETUP  
4.OTHERFUNCTIONS  
Wind Noise Reduction -25-  
[ZOOM MIC]  
PUSHMENUTOEXIT  
Zoom Microphone -23-  
[MIC LEVEL ADJ.]  
Microphones Sensitivity Level -31-  
[RETURN]  
[1. CAMERA SETUP]  
Camera Setup Sub-Menu  
[PROGRESSIVE]  
Progressive Photoshot Mode -22-  
[D.ZOOM]  
Returning to the Main-Menu  
Digital Zoom -23-  
[CINEMA]  
Cinema-like Format Recording -25-  
[P.EFFECT]  
Picture Effects -29-  
[RETURN]  
Returning to the Main-Menu  
OIf you set [RETURN] to [YES], the menu changes  
back to the Main-Menu.  
16  
Before Use  
List of Menus  
[3. DISPLAY SETUP]  
Display Setup Sub-Menu  
[DATE/TIME]  
[2. DIGITAL EFFECT]  
Playback Digital Effect Functions Sub-Menu  
[EFFECT]  
Date and Time Indication -41-  
[C.DISPLAY]  
Digital Effect On/Off -36-  
[EFFECT SELECT]  
Counter Display Mode -41-  
[C.RESET]  
Digital Effect Selection -36-  
[RETURN]  
Counter Reset -52-  
Returning to the Main-Menu  
OIt resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot  
reset the Time Code.  
[DISPLAY]  
[3. RECORDING SETUP]  
Recording Setup Sub-Menu  
[REC SPEED]  
Display Mode -41-  
[LCD MODE]  
LCD Lighting Mode -15-  
[LCD/EVF SET]  
LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -15-  
[RETURN]  
Returning to the Main-Menu  
Recording Speed Mode -18-  
[AUDIO REC]  
Audio Recording Mode -18-  
[AUDIO LEVEL]  
Audio Level Setting -38-  
[RETURN]  
Returning to the Main-Menu  
[4. OTHER FUNCTIONS]  
Other Functions Sub-Menu  
[REMOTE]  
Remote Controller Mode -11-  
[REC LAMP]  
[4. AV IN/OUT SETUP]  
Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu  
[AV JACK]  
AV Socket -38-  
Recording Lamp -20-  
[BEEP SOUND]  
Beep Sound -42-  
[A.DUB INPUT]  
Audio Dubbing Input -38-  
[DV OUT]  
[SHTR EFFECT]  
Shutter Effect -22-  
[CLOCK SET]  
Analog-Digital Conversion Output -45-  
[RETURN]  
Returning to the Main-Menu  
Date and Time Setting -18-  
[SELF REC]  
[5. DISPLAY SETUP]  
Recording Yourself -21-  
[RETURN]  
Returning to the Main-Menu  
Display Setup Sub-Menu  
OAll of the items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-  
Menu are the same as those on the [DISPLAY  
SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]  
Main-Menu.  
$ [VCR FUNCTIONS]  
VCR Mode Main-Menu  
[6. OTHER FUNCTIONS]  
Other Functions Sub-Menu  
[REMOTE]  
Remote Controller Mode -11-  
[CLOCK SET]  
VCRFUNCTIONS  
1.PLAYBACKFUNCTIONS  
2.DIGITALEFFECT  
3.RECORDINGSETUP  
4.AVIN/OUTSETUP  
5.DISPLAYSETUP  
6.OTHERFUNCTIONS  
Date and Time Setting -18-  
[RETURN]  
Returning to the Main-Menu  
PUSHMENUTOEXIT  
[1. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]  
Playback Functions Sub-Menu  
[BLANK SEARCH]  
Blank Search -34-  
[SEARCH]  
Index Search Mode -35-  
[12bit AUDIO]  
Audio Selector -38-  
[AUDIO OUT]  
Audio Output Mode -44-  
[RETURN]  
Returning to the Main-Menu  
17  
Before Use  
Setting Date and Time  
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge  
Since the internal clock of the Camera Recorder has a  
slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before  
recording.  
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of  
the clock. When the Date/Time Indication becomes [--],  
the internal lithium battery is exhausted.  
1
Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >>  
[YES].  
--:--:--  
--.--.----  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
>
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camera  
Recorder with the power turned off and then  
connect to the AC Mains socket.  
VOL/JOG  
MENU  
B
2
Press the [PUSH] Dial > to select [YEAR]/  
[MONTH]/[DAY]/[HOUR]/[MINUTE] and turn to  
set it to a desired value.  
CLOCKSET  
YEAR2002  
MONTHOCT  
DAY  
08  
HOUR 10AM  
MINUTE30  
PUSHMENUTORETURN  
OYear will cycle in the order shown below.  
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...  
OAfter charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium  
battery can power the clock for approximately 3  
months.  
3
Press the [MENU] Button B to finish setting the  
date and time.  
OThe clock operation starts from [00] second.  
OThe Menu will disappear when the [MENU]  
Button is pressed again.  
LP Mode  
A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC  
SPEED] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu.  
If LP Mode is selected, the recording time  
becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP Mode.  
Although the image quality does not decrease with the  
LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear  
on a playback image, or some normal functions may  
be restricted.  
OIf the built-in battery is weak, the Date/Time  
Indication becomes [--]. In this case, charge the  
built-in battery.  
OThe clock employs the 12-hour system.  
OThe contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not  
completely compatible with other equipment.  
OAudio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (-38-)  
Audio Recording Mode  
The sound quality of the recorded sound can be  
selected with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING  
SETUP] Sub-Menu.  
High sound-quality recording is possible with 16 bit  
48 kHz 2 trackMode. With the 12 bit 32 kHz 4 track”  
Mode, the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks  
in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for  
Audio Dubbing.  
18  
Before Use  
Holding the Camera Recorder for Recording  
Normal Recording.  
For More Stable Pictures.  
OStabilize the Camera Recorder by resting your  
elbows on a table or other stable horizontal surface.  
OWhen walking while recording, keep both eyes  
open so that you can see where you are going and  
what is happening around you.  
OPlace the Camera Recorder on your right shoulder  
and hold it firmly with both hands.  
OHold the Eyecup of the Viewfinder as close as  
possible to your right eye.  
OTake a firm stance with the legs slightly apart.  
OFor stable images, it is recommended to use a  
tripod (optional) whenever possible.  
Low-Angle Recording.  
Adjust the angle of the LCD Monitor according to the  
position in which the Camera Recorder is held.  
OIf the Camera Recorder is not held firmly in stable  
position, the picture in the LCD Monitor cannot be  
watched properly.  
OFor easier long-angle recording, the Sub Recording  
Start/Stop Button and the Sub Zoom Lever on the  
front of the Camera Recorder can be used.  
Recording from a high position.  
19  
Camera Mode  
Recording  
When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE]  
Switch ? set to [AUTO], the Camera Recorder  
automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In  
some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically  
and need to be adjusted manually. (-27-, -29-)  
$ To Pause the Recording  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button a (or R)  
again.  
The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.  
PAUSE  
PAUSE  
AUTO  
?
MANUAL  
OIf the Recording Pause Mode continues for more  
than 5 minutes, the power is turned off  
PROG. AE  
automatically for tape protection and power  
conservation. To resume recording from this  
condition, turn off, then turn on the power again.  
1
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch b to [ON].  
OThe [CAMERA] Lamp ` lights up.  
$ To Check the Recording  
`
CAMERA  
By pressing the Recording Check Button [  
] D  
VCR  
briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play  
back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.  
OFF ON  
b
D
SEARCH  
2
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button a (or  
Sub Recording Start/Stop Button R).  
ORecording starts.  
OAfter the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to  
[REC].  
OThe [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking,  
the Camera Recorder resumes the Recording  
Pause Mode.  
R
$ To View the Recorded Scene while the  
Recording is Paused (Camera Search)  
The recorded scene can be viewed by keep pressing  
the [SEARCH ] Button D or [SEARCH +] Button G  
in the Recording Pause Mode.  
a
REC  
D
SEARCH  
RECORD  
G
SEARCH  
$ Recording Lamp (Tally Lamp)  
The Recording Lamp 2 lights up during recording and  
alerts those being recorded that recording is in  
progress.  
OWhen the [SEARCH ] Button is pressed, images  
are played back in the reverse direction.  
OWhen the [SEARCH +] Button is pressed, images  
are played back in the forward direction.  
2
OThe Recording Lamp does not light up if the [REC  
LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu is  
set to [OFF].  
20  
Camera Mode  
Recording  
$ Recording Yourself  
By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it frontward  
(to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the  
Camera Recorder monitor the shot while recording is  
in progress.  
OWhen the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is  
disabled automatically. However, when the LCD  
Monitor is rotated frontward, the image is also  
shown in the Viewfinder.  
OIf 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].  
Images are recorded normally and no left and right  
reversal occurs.  
OIf [MIRROR] is used during self-recording, only the  
basic indications, such as the Recording Indication  
[¥], Recording Pause Indication [¥;] and  
Remaining Battery Power Indication [  
displayed.  
], are  
OIf 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.  
$ To Finish the Recording  
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch b to [OFF].  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -42-.  
21  
Camera Mode  
Photoshot  
This Camera Recorder can take approximately 7  
seconds still pictures containing sound.  
$ Digital Still Picture  
When the [STILL] Button H is pressed, images  
become still pictures. When the button is pressed  
again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.  
1
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button M in the  
Recording Pause Mode.  
H
STILL  
PHOTO SHOT  
M
OWe recommend that you press the [STILL] Button  
first at the position where you wish to record the  
picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode  
and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
OThe Camera Recorder records a still picture for  
about 7 seconds and then switches back to the  
Recording Pause Mode.  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -42-, -43-.  
PHOTO  
PHOTO  
PHOTO  
$ Progressive Photoshot  
With the Progressive Photoshot Function, you can  
record still pictures with higher resolution than with the  
normal Photoshot Function.  
OWhen [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP]  
Sub-Menu is set to [AUTO], the [3] Indication is  
displayed. When the [3] Indication is displayed,  
press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording  
Pause Mode.  
PHOTO  
OThis function may not work with some function  
setups.(-64-)  
$ Continuous Photoshot  
If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [OTHER  
FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON] and keep the  
[PHOTO SHOT] Button pressed, the Camera  
Recorder will continuously record still pictures in  
approximately 0.7 seconds intervals until the button is  
released. (However, this does not operate when using  
Progressive Photoshot.)  
OThe screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter  
clicking sound is recorded.  
22  
Camera Mode  
Zoom In/Out Functions  
It gives special effects to the video by recording  
objects close by or with wide-angle shot.  
$ To Take 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 20 mm from the Lens. With this, small  
subjects like insects can be recorded.  
1
For wide-angle shots (zoom out):  
Push the [W/T] Lever N (or Sub Zoom Lever Q)  
towards [W].  
For close-ups (zoom in):  
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].  
$ To Use the Zoom Microphone  
T
Q
Function  
W
Along with the zooming operation, the microphones  
directional angle and sensitivity are varied for  
recording sounds.  
W
T
N
OSet [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING  
SETUP] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].  
OThe [Z.MIC] Indication appears. (The Indication is  
for the built-in microphone.)  
OZoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a  
few seconds.  
T
1tW  
5tW  
T
Z.MIC  
15tW  
T
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.  
Digital Zoom Function  
This function is useful when you want to record close-  
up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom  
range of 1a to 15a magnification. With the Digital  
Zoom Function, you can select a magnification of 30a  
or even to 750a.  
3
Push the [W/T] Lever N (or Q) towards [W] or  
towards [T] to zoom in or out.  
T
Q
W
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA  
SETUP] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [30a] or [750a].  
W
T
N
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
>
To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function  
Press the [DIG.E.] Button @ until the [D.ZOOM]  
Indication disappears.  
VOL/JOG  
MENU  
B
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.  
O30a: Digital zooming to 30a  
O750a: Digital zooming to 750a  
2
Press the [DIG.E.] Button @ until the [D.ZOOM]  
Indication appears.  
DIG.E.  
@
20tW  
T
D.ZOOM  
OWhen you press the [DIG.E] Button, the  
Indications change in following order.  
[AUTO EIS] # [AUTO EIS] + [D.ZOOM] #  
[D.ZOOM] # no Indication #[AUTO EIS]...  
23  
Camera Mode  
Image Stabilizer Function  
If the Camera Recorder might be shaken while  
recording, the camera shake in the image can be  
corrected.  
To Cancel Image Stabilizer  
Press the [DIG.E.] Button @ until the [AUTO EIS]  
Indication disappears.  
OIf the Camera Recorder shakes too much, this  
function may not be able to stabilize images.  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.  
1
Press the [DIG.E.] Button @ until the [AUTO  
EIS] Indication appears.  
DIG.E.  
@
AUTO EIS  
Fade In/Out Functions  
Fade In  
Fade Out  
Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from  
a black screen at the beginning of a scene.  
Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear  
gradually, leaving a black screen at the end of a  
scene.  
1
Keep pressing the [FADE] Button E during the  
Recording Pause Mode.  
1
Keep pressing the [FADE] Button E while  
recording.  
E
FADE  
E
FADE  
OThe image fades out gradually.  
OThe image fades out gradually.  
2
When the image is completely gone, press the  
2
Recording Start/Stop Button a to start  
recording.  
When the image is completely gone, press the  
Recording Start/Stop Button a to stop  
recording.  
a
a
3
Release the [FADE] Button E about 3 seconds  
after starting recording.  
OThe image reappears gradually.  
3
Release the [FADE] Button E.  
OThe still picture cannot fade in or fade out.  
24  
Camera Mode  
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.)  
To Resume Normal Recording  
Press the [BLC] Button.  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.  
1
Press the [BLC] Button F.  
F
BLC  
OThe [ ] Indication flashes and then is  
displayed.  
OThe entire screen becomes brighter.  
Wind Noise Reduction Function  
This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting the  
microphone when recording.  
To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function  
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING  
SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].  
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING  
SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
>
VOL/JOG  
MENU  
B
OThe [WIND CUT] Indication appears. (The  
Indication is for the built-in microphone.)  
WIND CUT  
Cinema Function  
This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide  
screen.  
To Cancel the Cinema Mode  
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP]  
>> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].  
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA  
SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
>
VOL/JOG  
MENU  
B
OBlack bars appear at the top and bottom of the  
screen.  
CINEMA  
25  
Camera Mode  
Recording in Special Situations  
(Program AE)  
You can select optimal automatic exposures under  
specific recording situations.  
1) [  
] Sports Mode  
OFor recording scenes involving quick movements,  
such as sports scenes.  
2) [  
] Portrait Mode  
1
Repeatedly slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE]  
Switch ? downwards from the [MANUAL]  
OFor bringing up people clearly from the  
background.  
3) [ ] Low Light Mode  
OFor recording a dark scene brighter.  
4) [ ] Spotlight Mode  
position until a desired mode [  
] or [ ] appears.  
], [  
], [ ],  
[
OFor recording a subject under spotlight in a party,  
theatre, etc.  
AUTO  
5) [  
] Surf & Snow Mode  
?
MANUAL  
PROG. AE  
OFor recording in a glaring surrounding, such as  
skiing grounds, beaches, etc.  
OThe Indication of the selected Mode appears.  
To Cancel the Program AE Function  
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to  
[AUTO].  
1)  
3)  
5)  
2)  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.  
4)  
Recording in Natural Colors  
(White Balance)  
3
Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to set a desired White  
Balance Mode.  
Depending on the scene or light condition, 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.  
When the Camera Recorder is turned on with the  
Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance  
Adjustment may not function properly. Please turn on  
the Camera Recorder after removing the Lens Cap.  
1)  
4)  
2)  
5)  
3)  
1AWB  
1
1
1
1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]  
1
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ? to  
[MANUAL].  
2) The white balance setting that was previously set  
manually [  
3) Fluorescent Lamp Mode [  
4) Outdoor Mode [  
5) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp)  
]
]
]
AUTO  
?
MANUAL  
PROG. AE  
[
]
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
OThe [MNL] Indication appears.  
Turn the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication  
appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE]  
Switch to [AUTO].  
2
Press the [PUSH] Dial >.  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
>
VOL/JOG  
OThe [AWB] Indication appears.  
26  
Camera Mode  
Adjusting White Balance Manually  
White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of  
light and makes adjustment so that the white color will  
become pure white. 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 Automatic White  
Balance Adjustment.  
$ About White Balance Sensor  
The White Balance Sensor 1 determines the nature  
of the light source during recording.  
1
2
For light outside the functional Auto White Balance  
Adjustment range, use the Manual White Balance  
Adjustment Mode.  
ODo not cover the White Balance Sensor with your  
hand during recording. Otherwise, White Balance  
will not function normally.  
OThe red light from the Recording Lamp 2 will be  
reflected off your hand or object, possibly causing  
the White Balance sensor to operate incorrectly and  
changing the coloring.  
1
Attach the Lens Cap and zoom in until the  
entire screen becomes white.  
N
W
T
Outside of the effective range of Automatic White  
Balance Adjustment, the image will become reddish or  
bluish. Even within the effective range of Automatic  
White Balance Adjustment, the Automatic White  
Balance Adjustment may not function properly if there  
is more than one light source. In this case, adjust the  
White Balance.  
2
3
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ? to  
[MANUAL].  
10 000K  
2)  
AUTO  
9
8
000K  
000K  
?
MANUAL  
3)  
4)  
PROG. AE  
7
6
000K  
000K  
5)  
5
4
000K  
000K  
6)  
7)  
8)  
OThe [MNL] Indication appears.  
1)  
Press the [PUSH] Dial >.  
9)  
3
000K  
10)  
11)  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
2
1
000K  
000K  
>
12)  
VOL/JOG  
1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance  
Adjustment on this Camera Recorder  
2) Blue sky  
3) Cloudy sky (Rain)  
4) TV screen  
OThe [AWB] Indication appears.  
4
5
Turn the [PUSH] Dial > until the [  
Indication is displayed.  
]
5) Sunlight  
MNL  
6) White fluorescent lamp  
7) 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset  
8) 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset  
9) Halogen light bulb  
10) Incandescent light bulb  
11) Sunrise or sunset  
1
Keep pressing [PUSH] Dial > until the [  
Indication stops flashing.  
]
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
12) Candlelight  
Turn the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication is  
displayed. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE]  
Switch to [AUTO].  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.  
27  
Camera Mode  
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment  
It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects.  
1
3
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ? to  
[MANUAL].  
Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to adjust the shutter  
speed.  
Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment  
1/601/8000 s  
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s.  
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the  
shutter speed to be faster.  
AUTO  
?
MANUAL  
PROG. AE  
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to  
[AUTO].  
OThe [MNL] Indication appears.  
2
Press the [PUSH] Dial > until the Shutter Speed  
Indication appears.  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
>
VOL/JOG  
MNL  
1/1000  
Manual Iris Adjustment  
(F Number)  
You can use this function when the screen is too  
bright or too dark.  
1
3
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ? to  
[MANUAL].  
Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to adjust the iris.  
Range of Iris Adjustment  
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,  
OP (Opened)+0dB, ..., OP+18dB  
When the Gain-up Mode [GAIN-UP] (-29-) is used, Iris  
adjustment is by OP+15dB.  
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the  
image becomes darker.  
AUTO  
?
MANUAL  
PROG. AE  
When a value closer to [OP+18dB] is selected, the  
image becomes brighter.  
OThe [MNL] Indication appears.  
The value to which +dB is attached indicates a Gain-  
up value. If this value is too large, the quality of the  
image deteriorates.  
2
Press the [PUSH] Dial > until the Iris Indication  
appears.  
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to  
[AUTO].  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
>
VOL/JOG  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.  
MNL  
1/50  
F2.4  
28  
Camera Mode  
Manual Focus Adjustment  
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a  
situation where auto focus may not function well.  
3
Turn the Focus Ring 7 o adjust the focus.  
1
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ? to  
[MANUAL].  
7
AUTO  
?
MANUAL  
In the following cases, the Focus Ring cannot be  
used.  
PROG. AE  
OWhen the Menu Screen is displayed.  
OWhen you are adjusting the White Balance shutter  
speed or Iris.  
OThe [MNL] Indication appears.  
2
Press the [FOCUS] Button C.  
OThe [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)  
appears.  
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to [AUTO]  
or press the [FOCUS] Button.  
FOCUS  
C
MNL  
MF  
Picture Effect Functions  
This Camera Recorder is equipped with Picture Effect  
Functions that add special effects to the scene.  
To Select a Desired Picture Effect  
1
Press the [PIC.E.] Button A until a desired  
effect appears.  
Picture Effects (With [PIC.E.] Button)  
1) WIPE  
2) MIX  
3) STROBE  
A
PIC.E.  
5) TRAIL  
4) GAIN-UP  
To Cancel the Picture Effect  
Press the [PIC.E.] Button a until the Picture effect  
disappeared.  
6) MOSAIC  
7) MIRROR  
1) Wipe Mode [WIPE]  
2) Mix Mode [MIX]  
3) Strobe Mode [STROBE]  
OIt records images with a stroboscopic effect.  
4) Gain-up Mode [GAIN-UP]  
OIt brightens images electronically.  
OAdjust focus manually when using this mode.  
(-29-)  
5) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL]  
OIt records images with a trailing effect.  
6) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC]  
OIt produces a mosaic-like image.  
7) Mirror Mode [MIRROR]  
OThe right half of an image becomes a mirror  
image of the left half.  
29  
Camera Mode  
Picture Effect Functions  
Picture Effects (From [P.EFFECT] Menu)  
$ Wipe Mode and Mix Mode  
Wipe Mode:  
2) SEPIA  
1) NEGA  
Like a curtain is being pulled, the still picture of the  
last recorded scene gradually changes to the moving  
image of a new scene.  
4) SOLARI  
3) MONO  
WIPE  
WIPE  
WIPE  
1) Negative Mode [NEGA]  
OThe colors of the recorded image are inverted as  
seen in a negative.  
2) Sepia Mode [SEPIA]  
Mix Mode:  
While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the  
still image of the last recorded scene gradually fades  
out.  
OIt records a scene with a brownish tint, like the  
color of old pictures.  
3) Monotone Mode [MONO]  
MIX  
MIX  
MIX  
OIt records a monotone image.  
4) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI]  
OIt records an image with a painting-like effect.  
To Select a Desired Picture Effect  
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA  
SETUP] >> [P.EFFECT] >> a desired Picture  
Effect.  
1
Press the [PIC.E.] Button A until the [WIPE] or  
[MIX] Indication is displayed.  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
>
A
PIC.E.  
VOL/JOG  
MENU  
B
OThe [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.  
OIf the Camera Recorder is turned off, this setting  
is cancelled.  
2
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button a to  
start recording.  
To Cancel the Picture Effect  
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP]  
>> [P.EFFECT] >> [OFF].  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.  
a
3
4
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button a to  
pause the recording.  
OThe last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE]  
or [MIX] Indication changes to [  
] or [  
].  
WIPE  
MIX  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button a to  
restart the recording.  
OThe last image of the previous scene gradually  
changes to the new scene.  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.  
30  
Camera Mode  
Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level  
You can adjust the microphone sensitivity for  
recording.  
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING  
SETUP] >> [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] >> [YES].  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
>
VOL/JOG  
MENU  
B
OThe [MIC LEVEL SETUP] Menu appears.  
2
Press the [PUSH] Dial > to select the [MNL  
(AGC*, NO-AGC)].  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
>
VOL/JOG  
OThe Microphone Level Meter appears.  
MICLEVELSETUP  
MODE AUTO MNL MNLŁ  
(AGC)(NO–AGC)  
(dB)30 0 +6Ł  
GAIN|||||||||||–––  
(dB)30  
0 +6Ł  
LEVEL|||••••••••••  
(MIC)  
PRESSMENUTORETURN  
OAGC* : Auto Gain Control  
AUTO:  
AGC is activated, and the recording level is  
adjusted automatically. The Microphone Level  
Meter does not appear.  
MNL (AGC):  
The desired recording level can be set. AGC will  
also be activated to reduce the amount of distortion  
in the music.  
MNL (NO-AGC):  
AGC is not activated and so natural recording can  
be performed. Adjust in such a way that the sound  
will not be distorted at the maximum volume level.  
3
Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to increase or decrease  
the bars of the [GAIN] Indication.  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
>
VOL/JOG  
OAdjust the [GAIN] value so that the last 3 Bars of  
the [LEVEL (MIC)] will not light red.  
(Otherwise,the Sound is distorted.)  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.  
31  
VCR Mode  
Playing Back  
The recorded scene can be played back immediately  
after the recording.  
$ Adjusting the Sound Volume  
Until the [VOLUME] Indication appears, keep pressing  
the [PUSH] Dial >. Then, turn the [PUSH] Dial to  
adjust the volume. After the adjustment, press the  
[PUSH] Dial to make the [VOLUME] Indication  
disappear.  
1
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch b to [ON].  
CAMERA  
VCR  
OFF ON  
b
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
>
VOL/JOG  
2
Press the [MODE] Button _.  
OThe [VCR] Lamp ` lights up.  
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 a few seconds after the  
adjustment is finished.  
_
`
CAMERA  
VCR  
MODE  
3
Press the [6] Button D to rewind the tape.  
O
The sound volume cannot be adjusted using the  
Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Function. (-36-)  
D
OIf a cassette recorded with a copyright protection  
signal is played back, the picture is distorted by  
mosaic-like patterns.  
SEARCH  
ORewind the tape to the point where you want to  
start playback.  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.  
OWhen the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding  
stops automatically.  
4
Press the [1] Button F to start playback.  
OThe [!] Indication appears.  
F
BLC  
!
To Stop Playback  
Press the [$] Button E.  
E
FADE  
32  
VCR Mode  
Finding a SceneYou Want to Play Back  
$ Cue/Review Playback  
2
Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to select a desired  
search speed.  
D
SEARCH  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
G
SEARCH  
>
VOL/JOG  
If the [5] Button G or [6] Button D is pressed  
during Playback, it turns to Cue Playback A or  
Review Playback B.  
The following 6 playback speeds are available for the  
Variable Speed Search Function in both the fast-  
forwarding and rewinding directions: 1/5a (slow  
playback in SP Mode only), 1/3a (slow playback in LP  
Mode only), 1a, 2a, 5a, 10a and 20a.  
A
B
OOn the Remote Controller this function can be done  
by pressing the [VAR.SEARCH] and cursor buttons  
([V,B]) .  
OIf the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue  
Playback or Review Playback until you release it.  
$ Variable Speed Search Function  
The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can  
be varied.  
To Resume Normal Playback  
Press the [1] Button F.  
ODuring Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving  
images may show mosaic-pattern noise.  
OThe sound is muted during search even in the  
[a11] speed mode.  
1
During playback, press the [1] Button F.  
OThe [1a!] Indication appears.  
F
BLC  
Slow Motion Playback  
This Camera Recorder can play back at a slow speed.  
Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at  
approximately 1/5th of the normal speed.  
C/REW PLAY  
FF/B  
Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at  
approximately 1/3rd of the normal speed.  
x
k
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
k
To Resume Normal Playback  
Press the [1] Button x.  
1
2
Press the [1] Button x.  
Press the [E] Button or [D] Button k on the  
Remote Controller.  
OThe [?!] or ["?] Indication appears.  
?
!
OWhen the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion  
Playback proceeds in the reverse direction.  
When the [D] Button is pressed, Slow Motion  
Playback proceeds in the forward direction.  
33  
VCR Mode  
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback  
This Camera Recorder is capable of still picture  
playback and frame-advance playback.  
$ Jog Playback  
By turning the Jog Dial ([PUSH] Dial) > 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.  
x
C/REW PLAY  
FF/B  
u
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
k
k
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
1
2
Press the [1] Button x.  
>
Press the [;] Button u.  
OThe playback image stops in the Still Playback  
VOL/JOG  
Mode.  
;!  
3
Press the [E] Button or [D] Button k on the  
Remote Controller.  
OWith each pressing of the [E] Button, still  
pictures advance in the reverse direction. With  
each pressing of the [D] Button, still pictures  
advance in the forward direction. If either one of  
the buttons continues to be pressed, still pictures  
advance continuously 1 frame at a time until the  
button is released.  
OIf 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.  
To Resume Normal Playback  
Press the [1] Button x.  
Finding the End of Recording  
(Blank Search Function)  
To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion  
The Blank Search Function aids you locate the end of  
the recording on the Cassette quickly.  
Press the [$] Button.  
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK  
FUNCTIONS] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
>
VOL/JOG  
MENU  
B
BLANK  
OThe [BLANK] Indication appears during the Blank  
Search.  
OApproximately 1 second before the last recorded  
scene, the Camera Recorder switches to the Still  
Playback Mode.  
OIf there is no blank portion left on the Cassette,  
the Camera Recorder stops at the end of the  
tape.  
34  
VCR Mode  
Index Search Functions  
To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Camera  
Recorder automatically records index signals during  
recording, as explained in the following.  
$ Scene Index Search  
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK  
FUNCTIONS] >> [SEARCH] >> [SCENE].  
Photoshot Index Signal  
These signals are automatically recorded whenever  
still pictures are taken in Photoshot Mode. (-22-)  
Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still  
pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode.  
Scene Index Signal  
Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when  
you start recording after inserting a Cassette.  
OIf [SCENEINDEX] 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 an elapse 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, the [INDEX] Indication  
flashes for a few seconds.)  
2
3
Press the [MENU] Button B.  
Press the [9] Button or [:] Button l on  
the Remote Controller.  
OWhen the corresponding button is pressed once,  
the [S 1] Indication 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.  
S
1
INDEX  
OUp to 9 scene numbers can be selected.  
Continuous Index Search  
If the [9] Button or the [:] Button l is pressed  
for 2 seconds or longer, search can be continued at  
several-second intervals. (To cancel, press the [1]  
Button x or the [$] Button v.)  
OIf the Camera Recorder is switched from the VCR  
Mode to Camera Mode or if the date and time is set  
before the start of recording, the index signal is not  
recorded.  
C/REW PLAY  
FF/B  
$ Photoshot Index Search  
x
v
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK  
FUNCTIONS] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO].  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.  
>
VOL/JOG  
MENU  
B
2
Press the [MENU] Button B.  
3
Press the [9] Button or [:] Button l on  
the Remote Controller.  
C/REW PLAY  
FF/B  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
l
l
OWith each press of the corresponding button, still  
pictures recorded in Photoshot Mode are searched.  
OSounds are played back for approximately 4  
seconds.  
35  
VCR Mode  
Playback Zoom Function  
A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times  
during playback.  
2
3
Change the magnification by pressing the [W]  
Button or [T] Button p on the Remote  
Controller.  
1
During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button  
r on the Remote Controller.  
START/  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME SHOT  
STOP  
OSD  
SELECT  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
VAR.  
SEARCH  
PB.  
ZOOM  
r
j
STORE  
P-IN-P  
REC  
A.DUB  
MENU  
j
p
SET  
C/REW PLAY  
FF/B  
OFF/ON  
P.B.DIGITAL  
ITEM  
Press the Arrow Button (V,B, N, M) j on the  
Remote Controller that points to the area you  
want to enlarge.  
OThe center of the image is enlarged to  
approximately 2 times.  
ZOOM 2t  
To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image  
Press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button r on the Remote  
Controller.  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-.  
Playback Digital Effect Functions  
During playback, special digital effects can be added  
to the recorded pictures. The same effects as those of  
Picture Effects, which are used during recording, are  
obtained.  
$ Wipe Mode and Mix Mode  
1
Press the [1] Button x.  
C/REW PLAY  
FF/B  
x
1
Press the [1] Button x.  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
C/REW PLAY  
FF/B  
x
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
2
Press the [SELECT] Button m on the Remote  
Controller and select [WIPE] or [MIX].  
SELECT  
2
Press the [SELECT] Button m on the Remote  
Controller to select a desired digital effect.  
VAR.  
SEARCH  
PB.  
m
n
o
ZOOM  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
P.B.DIGITAL  
SELECT  
VAR.  
SEARCH  
PB.  
ZOOM  
m
o
ITEM  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
P.B.DIGITAL  
3
4
Press the [STORE] Button n at the moment you  
want to save as a still picture.  
ITEM  
OThe [  
] or [  
] Indication appears, and  
MIX  
WIPE  
OWhen the [SELECT] Button is pressed  
repeatedly, the digital effect selection changes.  
OThe same setting can be done using [DIGITAL  
EFFECT] Sub-Menu on the [VCR FUNCTIONS]  
Main-Menu.  
the image is saved.  
Press the [OFF/ON] Button o in the scene in  
which you want to use the Wipe or Mix effect.  
OThe scene changes as a result of the Wipe or  
Mix effect.  
To suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily  
Press the [OFF/ON] Button o to suspend or restart  
the digital effect. When the digital effect is paused  
temporarily, the selected effects indication flashes.  
OThe Wipe Function and Mix Function can be used  
only from the Remote Controller during playback.  
OIf the [OFF/ON] Button o is pressed while Wipe or  
Mix is carried out, the effect will stop temporarily at  
that point. Pressing the [OFF/ON] Button o again  
will bring back the effect.  
To Cancel the Digital Effect  
Press the [SELECT] Button m on the Remote  
Controller and clear the digital effect indication.  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-.  
36  
VCR Mode  
Playing Back onYour TV  
By connecting your Camera Recorder with your TV,  
the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV  
screen.  
OBefore connecting them, turn off the power of both  
the Camera Recorder and TV.  
After connecting the Camera Recorder and the TV  
as illustrated, start playback.  
[VIDEO IN]  
[S-VIDEO IN]  
[AUDIO IN]  
2
1
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
IN/OUT  
L–  
R  
IN/OUT IN/OUT  
OUsing the AV Cable 1, make a connection with  
the TV. If the TV has an S-Video Socket, connect  
the S-Video Cable 2, too.  
To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen  
Press the [OSD] Button e on the Remote Controller.  
START/  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME SHOT  
STOP  
OSD  
e
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-.  
37  
VCR Mode  
Audio Dubbing  
You can add music or narration to the recorded  
Cassette.  
To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio  
Dubbing  
OIf the tape recorded in the [16bit] Mode is dubbed  
with the Audio Dubbing function, the original sound  
is erased. (If you wish to preserve the original  
sound, use the [12bit] Mode when recording.)  
OAudio Dubbing cannot be performed on a recording  
done in LP Mode. (-18-)  
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]  
>> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX].  
ST1: It plays back only the original sound.  
ST2: It plays back only the sound added by Audio  
Dubbing.  
MIX: It plays back both the original sound and the  
sound added by Audio Dubbing simultaneously.  
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP]  
>> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-.  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
$ To Adjust the Audio Level  
You can adjust the Audio Level for Audio Dubbing.  
>
VOL/JOG  
MENU  
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP]  
>> [AUDIO LEVEL] >> [YES].  
B
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
>
2
Continuing the aforesaid setup, select [A.DUB  
INPUT] >> [MIC] or [AV IN].  
VOL/JOG  
MENU  
OSet to [AV IN] when external device is used, and  
to [MIC] when an external or built-in microphone  
is used.  
B
OThe [AUDIO LEVEL SETUP] Menu appears.  
3
Switch the Camera Recorder over to the Still  
Playback Mode where you want to add new  
sound.  
2
Press the [PUSH] Dial > to select the [MNL  
(AGC, NO-AGC)].  
OThe Audio Level Meter appears.  
4
Press the [A.DUB] Button i on the Remote  
Controller.  
AUDIOLEVELSETUP  
MODE AUTO MNL MNLŁ  
(AGC)(NO–AGC)  
(dB)30 0 +6Ł  
GAIN|||||||||||–––  
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
REC  
A.DUB  
FF/B  
i
u
C/REW PLAY  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
PUSHMENUTORETURN  
3
Turn the [PUSH] Dial > to increase or decrease  
the bars of the [GAIN] Indication.  
5
To start Audio Dubbing, press the [;] Button u  
on the Remote Controller.  
To Cancel Audio Dubbing  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
Press the [;] Button u on the Remote Controller.  
The Camera Recorder is in the Still Playback Mode  
again.  
>
VOL/JOG  
To dub audio while listening to a pre-recorded  
sound  
OFor details, refer to the [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] on the  
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA  
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu (-31-).  
When pausing the audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] on  
the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu is  
automatically set to [ST2] and you can check the pre-  
recorded sound. When a microphone is used for audio  
dubbing, use headphones to listen to the pre-recorded  
sound while dubbing the audio. (When using  
headphones, set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT  
SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OUT].) When the line input is  
used, you can dub audio while listening to a pre-  
recorded sound from the speaker.  
38  
VCR Mode  
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette  
(Dubbing)  
Camera Recorder:  
After connecting the Camera Recorder and the  
VCR as illustrated, start the following procedures.  
1
Insert the recorded Cassette.  
VCR:  
2
Insert an unrecorded Cassette with an erasure  
prevention tab.  
OIf various setups (such as external input, tape  
speed, etc.) are required, please refer to the  
operating instructions of your VCR.  
[VIDEO OUT]  
Camera Recorder:  
[S-VIDEO OUT]  
[AUDIO OUT]  
3
VCR:  
Press the [1] Button to start playback.  
2
1
4
Start recording.  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
IN/OUT  
L–  
R  
IN/OUT IN/OUT  
5
Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop  
recording.  
Camera Recorder:  
1 AV Cable  
2 S-Video Cable  
6
Press the [$] Button to stop playback.  
OBe sure to press the [OSD] Button (-11-) on the  
Remote Controller prior to copying so that no  
indications are visible. Otherwise, the displayed  
tape counter and function indications are also  
copied.  
Recording the Contents of Other Equipment  
After connecting the Camera Recorder and the  
other equipment as illustrated, start the following  
procedures.  
Camera Recorder:  
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP]  
>> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].  
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS  
>
VOL/JOG  
MENU  
B
[VIDEO OUT]  
2
Insert an unrecorded Cassette.  
[S-VIDEO OUT]  
[AUDIO OUT]  
Other Equipment:  
2
1
3
Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback.  
Camera Recorder:  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
IN/OUT  
L–  
R  
IN/OUT IN/OUT  
4
While pressing the [REC] Button h, press the  
[1] Button x.  
1 AV Cable  
2 S-Video Cable  
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
REC  
A.DUB  
FF/B  
h
C/REW PLAY  
x
u
v
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
5
Press the [;] Button u or [$] Button v to stop  
recording.  
Other Equipment:  
6
Press the Stop Button to stop playback.  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-.  
39  
VCR Mode  
Using the DV Cable for Recording  
(Digital Dubbing)  
By connecting this Camera Recorder with other digital  
video equipment that has a DV Input/Output Terminal  
using a DV Cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, dubbing  
can be done in the digital format.  
1
Player/Recorder:  
1
Insert the Cassette and set to the VCR Mode.  
Player:  
2
Press the [1] Button x to start playback.  
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
REC  
A.DUB  
FF/B  
h
C/REW PLAY  
x
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
Recorder:  
3
While pressing the [REC] Button h, press the  
[1] Button x.  
ORecording starts.  
To Stop Dubbing  
Press the [;] Button or the [$] Button.  
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -45-.  
40  
Others  
Indications  
Various functions and the Camera Recorder status  
are shown on the screen.  
BLANK:  
R !:  
Blank Search -34-  
Repeat Playback -44-  
:Remaining Battery Power  
OWhen the battery power becomes low, the  
Indication changes. When the battery is discharged  
2a%:  
1/500:  
Variable Speed Search -34-  
When you adjust shutter speed  
manually, this indication appears. -28-  
When you adjust the F Number  
manually, this indication appears. -28-  
Automatic White Balance Mode -27-  
White Balance setting Mode -27-  
Fluorescent Lamp -27-  
Outdoor Mode -27-  
Indoor Mode (recording under  
incandescent lamp) -27-  
completely, the  
(
) Indication flashes.  
F2.4:  
R0:45: Remaining Tape Time  
ORemaining tape time is indicated in minutes.  
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication  
starts flashing.)  
AWB:  
:
:
:
CINEMA:  
D.ZOOM:  
WIPE:  
Cinema Mode -25-  
Digital Zoom -23-  
Wipe Mode -29-  
:
MIX:  
Mix Mode -29-  
Z.MIC:  
Zoom Microphone -23-  
STROBE:  
GAIN-UP:  
TRAIL:  
MOSAIC:  
MIRROR:  
NEGA:  
SEPIA:  
MONO:  
SOLARI:  
ZOOM:  
SP:  
Strobe Mode -29-  
Gain-up Mode -29-  
Trailing Effect Mode -29-  
Mosaic Mode -29-  
Mirror Mode -29-  
WIND CUT: Wind Noise Reduction -25-  
3:  
VOLUME:  
10:30:45 AM Date/Time Indication -41-  
Progressive Photoshot Mode -22-  
Volume adjustment -32-  
Negative Mode -29-  
Sepia Mode -29-  
$ To Change 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 [COUNTER] (0:00.00),  
Memory Counter Indication [MEMORY] (M0:00.00),  
and Time Code Indication [TIMECODE]  
(0h00m00s00f). (-18-) By repeatedly pressing the  
[COUNTER] Button on the Remote Controller, you  
can change the Counter Display Mode.  
Monotone Mode -29-  
Solarisation Mode -29-  
Playback Zoom -36-  
Standard Mode (Recording Speed  
Mode) -18-  
LP:  
Long Play Mode (Recording Speed  
Mode) -18-  
INDEX:  
S 1:  
5a:  
AUTO:  
MNL:  
Index signal recording -35-  
Search Number -35-  
Zoom Magnification Indication -23-  
Automatic Mode -20-  
Manual Mode -26-, -27-  
$ To Display Date/Time Indication  
To display Date/Time Indication, set the appropriate  
Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the [DISPLAY SETUP]  
Sub-Menu. (-18-)  
You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of the  
Remote Controller repeatedly to display or change the  
Date/Time Indication.  
AUTO EIS: Image Stabilizer -23-  
MIC, AV IN: Audio Dubbing Input Display -38-  
12 bit, 16 bit: Audio Recording Mode -18-  
MF:  
Manual Focus -29-  
Back Light Mode -25-  
$ To Change the Display Mode  
By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP]  
Sub-Menu, you can change the Display Mode to All  
Function Display [ALL], Partial Display [PARTIAL] and  
Minimum Display [OFF].  
:
:
:
Sports Mode (Program AE) -26-  
Portrait Mode (Program AE) -26-  
Low Light Mode (Program AE) -26-  
Spotlight Mode (Program AE) -26-  
Surf & Snow Mode (Program AE)  
-26-  
:
:
:
REC:  
PAUSE:  
!:  
Recording -20-  
Recording Pause -20-  
Playback -32-  
Forward Camera Search -20-  
Reverse Camera Search -20-  
Still Playback -34-  
":  
;:  
%:  
&:  
Fast-forward/Cue Playback -32-  
Rewind/Review Playback -32-  
Slow Motion Playback -33-  
Still Advance Playback -34-  
Index Search -35-  
"
?
,
?!:  
;!:  
"
;
,
*, ):  
CHK:  
Recording Check -20-  
A.DUB !:  
Audio Dubbing -38-  
A.DUB  
PHOTO:  
;
:
Audio Dubbing Pause -38-  
Photoshot Mode Recording -22-  
41  
Others  
Warning/Alarm Indications  
If any one of the following indications lights up or  
flashes, please check the condition of the Camera  
Recorder.  
INCOMPATIBLE DATA:  
You are attempting to play back a tape section  
that has been recorded with a different TV  
system.  
BLANK:  
DEW DETECT, EJECT TAPE:  
Condensation has occurred. -47-  
Blank Search -34-  
CANNOT REC LP-MODE:  
Because the original recording was done in LP  
Mode, audio dubbing cannot be performed.  
INCOMPATIBLE TAPE:  
This Cassette is incompatible.  
PUSH THE RESET BUTTON:  
Mechanism Irregular is detected. Press the  
[RESET] Button (-8-). This may solve the  
problem.  
:
CHECK REC TAB  
The accidental erasure prevention  
slider on the inserted Cassette is open  
(that is, set to [SAVE]).  
You are about to do audio dubbing on  
the unrecorded (blank) portion of the  
tape.  
NEED TO BE SERVICED:  
It is a malfunction.  
INCOMPATIBLE DATA:  
No Cassette is inserted. -14-  
The Battery is low. Recharge it. -12-  
The video heads are dirty. -47-  
The tape came to end during recording.  
:
:
Because the medium is protected by a copy  
guard, images cannot be recorded correctly.  
END:  
CHECK REMOTE MODE:  
Wrong Remote Controller Mode has  
been selected. -11-  
Notes and Hints  
$ Concerning the Power Supply  
OWhen the Camera Recorder is used for a long time,  
the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a  
malfunction.  
OIf the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although  
the Battery is attached to the AC Adapter, detach  
the Battery and reattach it.  
$ Recording  
OBefore turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap.  
If the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is  
turned [ON], Automatic White Balance Adjustment  
(-27-) may not function correctly.  
$ Recording Check  
OBattery CGP-D110 and CGP-D105 cannot be  
charged with this AC Adapter.  
OFor Recording Check, the recording speed mode  
(SP/LP) must be the same as the mode used for  
the recording. If different, playback images will be  
distorted.  
$ Inserting/Removing the Cassette  
OIn 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.  
OIf a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the  
beginning of the tape before starting recording.  
OWhen inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in  
the right direction and then push it in until it stops.  
$ Camera Search  
OIn Camera Search Mode, images may contain  
mosaic-pattern noise. This is a phenomenon that is  
characteristic of digital video and not a malfunction.  
OIf the recording speed modes (SP/LP) of previous  
recording and new recording are different, playback  
images may be distorted.  
$ Alarm Sounds  
When [BEEP SOUND] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS]  
Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-  
Menu is set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are  
issued as follows.  
$ Photoshot  
OPhotoshot Recording results in slightly inferior  
image quality.  
1 Beep  
OWhen you start recording  
OWhen you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from [OFF]  
to [ON]  
2 Beeps  
OWhen you pause recording  
2 Beeps a4  
OIf you perform a wrong operation before or during  
recording  
42  
Others  
Notes and Hints  
$ Progressive Photoshot Function  
OThe still pictures are recorded at a slightly rewound  
point from where you press the [PHOTO SHOT]  
Button.  
OWhen 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.  
OIf you record still pictures in Progressive Photoshot  
Mode when your Camera Recorder is set to  
Program AE (-26-), the brightness of the images  
may change.  
$ Backlight Compensation Function  
OWhen setting the Iris manually, the Backlight  
Compensation Function does not work.  
OBy operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the Backlight  
Compensation Function is cancelled.  
$ Wind Noise Reduction Function  
OIt does not work with an external microphone.  
OWhen it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is  
regulated depending on the strength of wind to  
reduce wind noise.  
OThe picture may be blurred when recording a scene  
with many horizontal lines or fine patterns.  
About [PROGRESSIVE] Setup  
OWhen the [3] Indication is displayed, you can use  
the Progressive Photoshot Function.  
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]  
You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function  
in the following cases.  
OWhen the zoom magnification is approximately 15a  
or higher  
OWhen the shutter speed is 1/750 s or faster  
OWhen Picture Effect is set to [WIPE], [MIX],  
[STROBE], [GAIN-UP], [TRAIL], [MOSAIC],  
[MIRROR]  
$ Cinema Function  
OUsing the Cinema Mode does not widen the  
recording angle.  
OIf you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode on  
a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playback size is  
automatically adjusted to fit the TV screen format.  
Please refer to the TVs operating instructions for  
details.  
OWhen images are displayed on a TV screen, the  
Date/Time Indication may be erased in some cases.  
ODepending on the TV, the picture quality may be  
deteriorated.  
$ Program AE  
$ Zoom In/Out Functions  
OIf any of the Program AE Modes is selected, you  
cannot adjust the shutter speed (-28-) or iris (-28-).  
OIf the Picture Effect is set to [GAIN-UP], Sports,  
Portrait or Low-Light Mode is canceled.  
Sports Mode  
OWhen you are zooming on a faraway subject, a  
sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is  
1.7 metres or more away from the Camera  
Recorder.  
OThe further you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] or  
[T], the faster the zooming speed. But if you use the  
Sub Zoom Lever, the zooming speed cannot  
become faster.  
ODuring normal playback, the image movement  
may not look smooth.  
OBecause the color and brightness of the playback  
image may change, avoid recording under  
fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light.  
OIf you record a subject illuminated with strong  
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of  
light may appear.  
$ Zoom Microphone Function  
OIt does not work with an external microphone.  
OThe Zoom Microphone Function may not work  
effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.  
OIf the light is insufficient, the [  
flashes.  
] Indication  
$ Digital Zoom Functions  
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode  
OAs the magnification of digital zoom increases, the  
quality of image may deteriorate.  
OIf you record a still picture in Progressive  
Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of the  
recorded still picture may become unstable.  
OIf this mode is used for indoor recording,  
playback images may flicker.  
OWhite balance cannot be set in the digital zoom  
range.  
OThe further you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] or  
[T], the faster the zooming speed. But if you use the  
Sub Zoom Lever, the zooming speed cannot  
become faster.  
Low Light Mode  
OExtremely dark scenes may not be able to be  
made brighter to a satisfactory degree.  
Spotlight Mode  
OWith this mode, recorded images may turn out to  
be extremely dark.  
OIf the recording subject is extremely bright, its  
recorded image may turn out to be whitish.  
Surf & Snow Mode  
$ Image Stabilizer Function  
OThe Image Stabilizer Function does not operate in a  
dimly lit place. In this case, the [AUTO EIS]  
Indication flashes.  
OUnder fluorescent lighting, image brightness may  
change or colors may not look natural.  
OAfter-images may appear.  
OIf the recording subject is extremely bright, its  
recorded image may turn out to be whitish.  
OWhen a tripod is used, it is recommended that you  
turn off the Image Stabilizer.  
OThe Image Stabilizer Function does not operate  
when using the Gain-up Mode of Picture Effect  
Functions.  
43  
Others  
Notes and Hints  
$ White Balance  
$ Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity  
Level  
OWhen this setting is changed, the [AUDIO LEVEL]  
setting on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of  
the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu will likewise be  
changed.  
OWhen [ZOOM MIC] is set to [ON], set the zoom to  
the [T] position before performing this adjustment.  
OSelect a lower setting for [GAIN] or set [MIC  
LEVEL] to [AUTO].  
In the following cases, you cannot change White  
Balance:  
OWhen you set the Picture Effect to [GAIN-UP],  
[SEPIA] or [MONO].  
OWhen you set the Zoom to 15a or higher  
ODuring Digital Still Picture Mode  
OWhen you display a Menu  
In the following cases, the [  
flashes:  
] Indication  
OThe flashing indicates that the previously adjusted  
White Balance setting is still kept.  
This setting will be kept until White Balance is  
adjusted again.  
OIt is recommended that you check through the  
headphones before recording to ensure that the  
sound is not distorted.  
OYou may not be able to achieve correct White  
Balance Adjustment manually under weak  
illumination.  
$ Playing Back  
Repeat 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. (To  
cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the [OFF/ON]  
Switch to [OFF].)  
Listening to Playback Sound through Headphones  
If you want to use the headphones to listen to the  
playback sound, connect the headphones to the  
[PHONES] Socket (-8-) on the 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.  
$ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment  
OYou may see vertical lines of light in the playback  
image of a brightly shining subject or highly  
reflective subject.  
ODuring normal playback, movement in the images  
may not look smooth.  
OBecause the color and brightness of the playback  
image may become unstable, avoid recording under  
fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light.  
OIf you are using either Gain-up Mode (-29-) or  
Program AE Mode (-26-), you cannot adjust the  
shutter speed. If the shutter speed was adjusted  
manually, this setting will be cancelled.  
Choosing Sound during Playback  
You can select the sound by using the [AUDIO OUT]  
setting on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu.  
STEREO: Stereo Sound (main sound and sub sound)  
$ Manual Iris Adjustment  
ODepending on zoom magnification, there are iris  
values that will not be displayed.  
OIf you are using Program AE Mode (-26-), you  
cannot adjust the iris.  
OIf you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after  
setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be  
cancelled.  
L:  
R:  
Left channel sound (main sound)  
Right channel sound (sub sound)  
OIf you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] selected as  
the [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING SETUP]  
Sub-Menu, playback sound becomes stereo sound  
regardless of the [AUDIO OUT] setting if [12bit  
AUDIO] is set to [MIX].  
$ Index Search Functions  
$ Picture Effect Functions  
OIndex Search may not be possible at the beginning  
of tape.  
OIf the Picture Effect is set to [WIPE], [MIX] or  
[TRAIL] with [PIC.E.] Button, the setting of [NEGA],  
[SEPIA], [MONO] or [SOLARI] is canceled.  
OIf you have set the Picture Effect to [MONO] or  
[SEPIA], changing the selected White Balance  
Mode is not possible. (-27-)  
OBecause Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded  
on still pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot  
Mode, the Photoshot Index Search Function cannot  
be used for these still pictures.  
OScene Index Search may not function properly if the  
interval between 2 scene index signals is shorter  
than 1 minute.  
OIf the Picture Effect is set to [GAIN-UP], the  
previously adjusted shutter speed is canceled.  
It is as follows when [GAIN-UP] is selected.  
OManual Focus Mode  
OThe shutter speed and White Balance cannot be  
operated.  
OThe Sports Mode [  
], the Portrait Mode [  
] and  
Low Light Mode [ ] are cancelled.  
Wipe Mode and Mix Mode  
If either one of the following operations is carried out,  
stored images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix  
Functions cannot be used.  
OUse the Camera Search Function  
OPress the [STILL] Button  
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Notes and Hints  
$ Playback Zoom Function  
OYou cannot adjust the sound volume with the  
Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.  
OIf you turn off the Camera Recorder power or if you  
switch from VCR Mode to Camera Mode, Playback  
Zoom Mode is automatically cancelled.  
OEven if Playback Zoom Functions are being used,  
images that are output from the DV Terminal (-8-)  
are not enlarged.  
$ Using the DV Cable for Recording  
(Digital Dubbing)  
ORegardless of the setting, digital dubbing is carried  
out automatically in the same audio recording mode  
as that of the Cassette on the playback-side.  
OThe images on the monitor of the recording side  
may be disturbed, but it does not affect the  
recorded images.  
OEven if Playback Digital Effects or Playback Zoom  
have been used, these effects are not output from  
the DV Terminal.  
OAs you enlarge an image, the quality of image  
suffers.  
ODuring a Playback Zoom, the Variable Speed  
Search Function cannot be changed with the  
Remote Controller.  
OEven if you use device equipped with DV Terminals  
(such as IEEE1394), you may not be able to  
perform Digital Dubbing in some cases.  
ODate or other information to be displayed cannot be  
displayed if the software of the connected  
equipment does not support the display function.  
$ Playback Digital Effect Functions  
OSignals of images to which digital effects are added  
during playback cannot be output from the DV  
Terminal (-8-).  
OYou cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while  
playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.  
$ Playing Back on Your TV  
OIf 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.  
$ Audio Dubbing  
OThe blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed.  
OSounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot be  
dubbed.  
OIf 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.  
OIf 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  
(-52-), Audio Dubbing is terminated automatically  
when the tape reaches this position.  
OIn the case of importing data recorded with Audio  
Dubbing to a PC using the PCs software program,  
only the original sound (ST1) may be imported,  
depending on the software program.  
$ Recording the Contents of Other  
Equipment  
Analog-Digital Conversion  
OWhen the Camera Recorder is connected with other  
digital video equipment through its DV Terminal,  
images recorded in analog form from other external  
equipment can be output to the digital video  
equipment through the DV Terminal.  
OTo DV-output analog 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.)  
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Cautions for 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.  
OSand or dust may damage the Camera Recorder or  
Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and  
removing the Cassette.)  
$ After Use  
1
Take out the Cassette. (-14-)  
2
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].  
3
Detach the power supply and retract the  
Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor. (-12-, -15-)  
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals  
onto the Camera Recorder.  
OIf the Camera Recorder is sprayed with such  
chemicals, the camera body may be deformed and  
the surface finish may peel off.  
4
To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens  
Cap.  
$ Cautions for Use  
When you use your Camera Recorder in a rainy or  
snowy day or on a beach, make sure that no water  
enters inside the Camera Recorder.  
ODo not keep rubber or plastic product in contact  
with the Camera Recorder for a long period of time.  
OWater may cause the Camera Recorder or  
Cassette to malfunction. (Irreparable failure may  
occur.)  
OIf sea water splashes onto the Camera Recorder,  
wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use  
it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe it  
again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.  
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for  
cleaning the Camera Recorder.  
OThe camera body may be deformed and the surface  
finish may peel off.  
OBefore cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the  
AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.  
OWipe 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.  
OFor 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 body from  
being worn.  
Keep the Camera Recorder away from magnetized  
equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video  
game equipment, etc.).  
OIf you use the Camera Recorder on or near a TV,  
images or sounds may be disturbed due to  
electromagnetic wave radiation.  
ODo not use near a cell phone because doing so  
may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and  
sound.  
OBy strong magnetic fields created by speakers or  
large motors, recording on the tape may be  
damaged, or images may be distorted.  
OElectromagnetic wave radiation generated by a  
microprocessor may adversely affect the Camera  
Recorder, causing the disturbance of images and  
sounds.  
After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and  
detach the Battery from the Camera Recorder or  
pull out the AC Mains Lead from AC mains socket.  
OIf the Cassette is left in the Camera Recorder, the  
tape sags and deteriorates.  
OIf the Battery is left on the Camera Recorder for a  
long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the  
Battery will not function even after it is recharged.  
OIf 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 Adapter and then connect the Battery  
or AC Adapter again. Thereafter, turn on the  
Camera Recorder power.  
$ About AC Adapter  
OIf the temperature of the Battery is extremely high  
or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may  
continue flashing, and the Battery may not be  
charged. 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 Adapter may be faulty. In this case, please  
contact a dealer.  
Do not use your Camera Recorder near radio  
transmitters or high-voltage lines.  
OIf you record pictures near radio transmitters or  
high-voltage lines, recorded images or sounds may  
be adversely affected.  
OIf the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time  
than normal.  
OIf you use the AC Adapter near a radio, radio  
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adapter 1  
metre or more away from radio.  
OWhen the AC Adapter is in use, it may generate  
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.  
OAfter use, be sure to pull out the AC Mains Lead  
from the AC mains socket. (If they are left  
connected, a minute amount of current is  
consumed.)  
Do not use this Camera Recorder for surveillance  
purpose or other business use.  
OIf you use the Camera Recorder for a long period of  
time, the internal temperature increases and,  
consequently, this may cause malfunction.  
OThis Camera Recorder is not intended for business  
use.  
OKeep the electrodes of the AC Adapter and Battery  
always clean.  
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Cautions for Use  
$ Condensation  
$ Video Head Clogging and Care  
If the Condensation Indication flashes after the  
Camera Recorder is turned on, condensation has  
formed inside the Camera Recorder. In this case, the  
Camera Recorder power is turned off automatically  
after about 1 minute.  
If the heads (the parts that make contact with tape)  
are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise 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.  
Follow the steps below:  
1
Take out the Cassette.  
Causes of Dirty Heads  
ONone 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.  
OLarge quantity of dust in the air  
OHigh-temperature and high-humidity environment  
ODamaged tape  
OLong operating hours  
Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner  
2
Open the Cassette Compartment Cover and  
wait for 2 to 3 hours.  
OThe number of hours to wait depends on the  
amount of condensation and ambient  
temperature.  
1
Insert the Head Cleaner into the Camera  
Recorder in the same manner as a Video  
Cassette.  
2
Press the [1] Button, and approximately 20  
seconds later, press the [$] Button. (Do not  
rewind the tape.)  
3
2 to 3 hours later, turn on the Camera Recorder  
power and check to see if the Condensation  
Indication is displayed.  
3
Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a Video  
Cassette and start recording. Then, play the  
tape back to check the recorded image.  
OEven if the Condensation Indication is not  
displayed, as a precaution, please wait for  
another hour before using the Camera Recorder.  
Watch for Condensation even before the  
Condensation Indication is displayed.  
OBecause condensation takes place gradually, the  
Condensation Indication may not be displayed  
during the first 10 to 15 minutes of condensation  
formation inside the Camera Recorder.  
OIn 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.  
4
If the image is not still clear, repeat Steps 1 to  
3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner for 3 times or  
more consecutively.)  
Notes:  
ODo 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.  
OIf the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the  
tape may be damaged. In this case, immediately  
stop using that Cassette.  
When the Lens is Fogged:  
ODo 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.)  
OIf the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Head  
Cleaner, the Camera Recorder needs to be cleaned  
at a service center. Please consult a dealer.  
OVideo Head Cleaners can be purchased from  
service centres.  
Set the [OFF/ON] 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.  
OHead 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.)  
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Cautions for Use  
$ Optimal Use of the Battery  
$ Cautions for Storage  
Battery Characteristics  
Before storing the Camera Recorder, take the  
Cassette out and detach the Battery.  
Store all the components in a dry place with a  
relatively stable temperature.  
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.  
(Recommended Temperature: 15 to 25°C,  
Recommended Humidity: 40 to 60%)  
Camera Recorder  
OWrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting  
into the Camera.  
ODo not leave the Camera Recorder in places that  
expose it to high temperature.  
Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use  
Battery  
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 after it is charged.  
OExtremely high temperatures or low temperatures  
will shorten the life of the Battery.  
OIf the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places, the  
terminal may rust and cause malfunctions.  
ODo 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.  
OStore 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.  
Disposing of an Unusable Battery  
OThe Battery has a limited life.  
ODo not throw the Battery into fire because it may  
cause an explosion.  
Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery Clean  
Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt,  
dust, or other substances.  
Cassette  
If you drop the Battery accidentally, check to see if the  
Battery body and terminals are deformed.  
Attaching a deformed Battery to the Camera Recorder  
or AC Adapter may damage the Camera Recorder or  
AC Adapter.  
OBefore 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.  
OStore 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.  
OOnce 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.  
ODo not place a Cassette near highly magnetic  
substances or equipment.  
OThe 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  
normally expect, and they may erase the contents  
of a recording or may cause noise in images and  
sounds.  
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Cautions for Use  
$ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood  
LCD Monitor  
OIn a place with drastic temperature changes,  
condensation may form on the LCD Monitor.  
Wipe it with soft dry cloth.  
Lens Hood  
ODo not attach other conversion lenses in front of the  
Lens Hood; there is no mount to be used for the  
attachment.  
OWhen you wish to attach the Wide Conversion Lens  
(VW-LW4307ME; optional), MC Protector, or ND  
Filter in the Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE; optional), first of  
all, loosen the Lens Hood Attachment knob 1. If  
the MC Protector or ND Filter is used, the Lens  
Hood can be mounted on the filter.  
OWhen you attach the Lens Hood back, unite the  
marks and fasten the Lens Hood Attachment knob  
1.  
OIf 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.  
Extremely high precision technology is employed to  
produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of  
approximately 112,000 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.  
Viewfinder  
ODo not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun.  
Internal components may be seriously damaged.  
OTo clean the inside of the Viewfinder, remove the  
Eyecup 1, then keep pressing 2 and pull the  
cover 3 out.  
1
OIf you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during  
recording with the filter or conversion lens attached  
to the Camera Recorder, 4 corners of the image  
may become dark (vignetting). For details, please  
refer to the operating instructions of your  
accessories.  
1
3
2
OBe sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the  
Camera Recorder so as to shut out unnecessary  
light.  
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% 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.  
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Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions)  
Power  
Editing  
1: The Camera Recorder power cannot be turned  
on.  
1: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.  
OIs the accidental erasure prevention slider on the  
Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),  
recording cannot be performed. (-14-)  
OAre you attempting to edit a tape portion that  
was recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not  
allow audio dubbing to operate. (-18-)  
OIs the power source connected correctly? (-12-)  
2: The Camera Recorder power is turned off  
automatically.  
OIf 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. (-20-)  
Indications  
1: The Time Code becomes inaccurate.  
OThe Time Code Indication counter may not be  
constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion  
Playback Mode, but this is not a malfunction.  
3: The Camera Recorder power does not stay on  
long enough.  
OIs the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach  
a fully charged Battery. (-12-)  
OHas condensation occurred? Wait until the  
Condensation Indication disappears. (-47-)  
2: The Remaining Tape Time Indication  
disappears.  
OWhen you record still pictures in Photoshot  
Mode, the Remaining Tape Time Indication may  
disappear temporarily. However, it reappears  
when recording normally.  
Battery  
1: Battery runs down quickly.  
OIs the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the  
AC Adapter. (-12-)  
OAre you using the Battery in an extremely cold  
place? In cold places, the operating time of the  
Battery becomes shorter. (-48-)  
OHas the Battery worn out? If the operating time  
is still too short even after the Battery is fully  
charged, the Battery has worn out.  
3: The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not  
match the actual remaining tape time.  
OIf scenes of less than 15 seconds are  
continuously recorded, the remaining tape time  
cannot be displayed correctly.  
OIn 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.  
2: The Battery cannot be charged.  
OIf the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC  
Adapter, charging cannot be performed.  
Disconnect the DC Input Lead.  
Playback (Pictures)  
1: Pictures cannot be played back even when the  
[1] Button is pressed.  
Normal Recording  
OIs the [VCR] Lamp on? If the [VCR] Lamp is not  
on, the playback function cannot be used. (-32-)  
1: Recording does not start although power is  
supplied to the Camera Recorder and the  
Cassette is correctly inserted.  
2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images  
during Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback.  
OThis phenomenon is characteristic of digital  
video systems. It is not a malfunction.  
OIs the accidental erasure prevention slider on the  
Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),  
recording cannot be performed. (-14-)  
OIs the tape wound to the end? Insert a new  
Cassette. (-14-)  
OIs the Camera Recorder power turned on? (-20-)  
OIs the [CAMERA] Lamp on? If the [CAMERA]  
Lamp is not on, no recording function can be  
operated. (-20-)  
3: Although the Camera Recorder is correctly  
connected to a TV, playback images cannot be  
seen.  
OHave you selected Video Inputon the TV?  
Please read the operating instructions of your  
TV and select the channel that matches the  
input sockets used for the connection.  
OHas condensation occurred? Wait until the  
Condensation Indication disappears. (-47-)  
Other Recording  
4: Playback picture is not clear.  
OAre the heads of the Camera Recorder dirty?  
If the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be  
clear. (-47-)  
1: Auto Focus Function does not work.  
OIs Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus  
Mode is selected, focus is automatically  
adjusted. (-29-)  
OThere are some recording subjects and  
recording surroundings for which the Auto Focus  
Function does not operate correctly. In this case,  
use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus.  
(-52-)  
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Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions)  
Playback (Sound)  
1: Sound is not played back from the built-in  
speaker of the Camera Recorder or the  
headphones.  
OIs the volume too low? During playback, keep  
pressing the [PUSH] Dial until the [VOLUME]  
Indication appears. Then, turn the [PUSH] Dial  
to adjust the volume. (-32-)  
2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same  
time.  
O[12bit 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.  
(-38-)  
3: The original sound was erased when audio  
dubbing was performed.  
OIf you perform audio dubbing on a recording  
done in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will be  
erased. If you wish to preserve the original  
sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at the time  
of recording.  
4: Sounds cannot be played back.  
OAlthough a Cassette with no audio dubbing is  
being played, is [12bit 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,  
[12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (-38-)  
OIs the Variable Speed Search Function working?  
Press the [1] Button to cancel the Variable  
Speed Search Function. (-33-)  
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Explanation of Terms  
$ Digital Video System  
$ Time Code  
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.  
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.  
In addition, it automatically records data, such as  
Time Code and Date/Time, as digital signals.  
OThe Time Code is automatically recorded as a part  
of the sub-code at each recording.  
OWhen 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.)  
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 analog recording system.  
The size and shape of the Cassette are also different.  
Compatibility with Output Signals  
OThe Time Code cannot be reset to zero.  
OUnless 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 (-20-) or the Blank  
Search Function (-34-) before recording a new  
scene.  
Because AV signal output from the AV signal output  
socket is analog (the same as conventional video  
systems), this Camera Recorder can be connected  
with S-VHS or VHS video or a TV for playback.  
$ Focus  
Auto Focus Adjustment  
The Auto Focus System automatically moves forward  
and backward the focusing lens inside the Camera  
Recorder to bring the subject into focus so that the  
subject can be seen clearly.  
$ Memory Stop Function  
The Memory Stop Function is useful for the following  
operations.  
However, the Auto Focus System does not function  
properly for the following subjects or under the  
following recording conditions.  
Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a desired  
position  
1
Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>  
[MEMORY].  
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  
2
Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape  
position from which you want to play it back  
OBecause 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.  
later. (-11-, -16-)  
3
Start playback or recording.  
4
After playback or recording has finished:  
Press the [MODE] Button and set the Camera  
Recorder to VCR Mode.  
2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass  
OBecause the focus is on the dirty glass, the  
subject behind the glass will not be focused.  
3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings  
OBecause 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  
OThe [VCR] Lamp lights up.  
5
Rewind the tape.  
OThe tape automatically stops approximately at  
the position where the counter was set to zero.  
Stopping editing automatically during audio  
dubbing  
OBecause the Camera Recorder focuses on the  
objects with glossy surfaces or on highly  
reflective objects, the recording subject may  
become blurry.  
1
Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>  
[MEMORY].  
2
Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the position  
where you want to stop editing.  
5) Recording a fast-moving subject  
OBecause the focus lens-inside moves  
mechanically, it cannot keep up with the fast-  
moving subject.  
3
Play back the still picture where you want to  
start audio dubbing.  
6) Recording a subject with little contrast  
OBecause 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.  
4
Start audio dubbing. (-38-)  
OAudio dubbing automatically stops at the position  
where the counter was set to zero.  
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Specifications  
Video Output Level:  
1.0 V [p-p], 75  
[Digital Video Camera]  
Information for your safety  
S-Video Output Level:  
Y Output: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω  
C Output: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω  
Audio Output Level (Line):  
316 mV, 600 Ω  
Video Input Level:  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
S-Video Input Level:  
Y Input: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω  
C Input: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω  
Audio Input Level (Line):  
316 mV, 10 kor more  
Mic Input:  
Mic sensitivity 50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)  
(Stereo mini jack)  
Digital Interface:  
Power Source: DC 7.2 V (Battery)  
DC 7.9 V (AC adapter)  
Power consumption:  
Recording  
3.2 W (When using Viewfinder)  
4.0 W (When using LCD Monitor)  
6.5 W (Max.)  
indicates safety information.  
Recording Format:  
Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format)  
Tape Used:  
6.35 mm digital video tape  
Recording/Playback Time:  
SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (with DVM80)  
DV Input/Output Terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)  
Dimensions (WaHaD)  
7
7
1
Approx. 8 /16a8 /8a17 /16 inch  
Video  
Recording System:  
Digital Component  
Television System:  
525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal  
(213a225a432 mm)  
Weight  
Approx. 4.4 lb (2.0 kg)  
(without Battery and DV cassette)  
Approx. 4.62 lb (2.1 kg)  
(with supplied Buttery and DVM60)  
Operating Temperature:  
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)  
Operating Humidity:  
Audio  
Recording System:  
PCM Digital Recording  
16 bit (48 kHz/2ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4ch)  
Image Sensor:  
10% to 80%  
1/4-inch CCD Image Sensor  
Lens:  
Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal Length; 3.146.5 mm,  
Macro (Full Range AF)  
Filter Diameter:  
43 mm  
Zoom:  
15:1 Power Zoom  
Monitor:  
2.5-inch LCD  
[AC Adapter]  
Information for your safety  
Power Source: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption:  
18 W  
DC Output:  
DC 8.4 V, 1.2 A (Charge)  
DC 7.8 V, 1.4 A Max. (Camera Recorder)  
Viewfinder:  
Color Electronic Viewfinder  
Microphone:  
indicates safety information.  
Dimensions (WaHaD)  
Stereo  
Speaker:  
1 round speaker (20 mm diameter)  
Standard Illumination:  
1,400 lx  
13  
13  
5
2
/16a1 /16a4 /8 inch  
(70a44.5a116 mm)  
Weight  
0.35 lb (0.16 kg)  
Minimum Required Illumination:  
1 lx (Digital Gain-up Mode)  
Weight and dimensions are approximate values.  
Specifications may change without prior notice.  
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