Panasonic DVC20 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Camera-Recorder

Model No. AG-

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future

use.

ENGLISH

F1105T0 -F @

Printed in Japan

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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 manufacturer as

they may be hazardous.

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.

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

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

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 (continued)

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 builtup static charges. Part 1 of

the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810 of

the National Electrical Code, provides information

with respect to proper grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to

an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding

conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,

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.

connection

requirements for the grounding electrode.

grounding

electrodes,

and

19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this video unit

from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified

service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have

fallen into the video unit.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or

water.

d. If the video unit does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions.

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Contents

Important Safeguards ......................................................... 3

Playback mode

Playing back tape ............................................................. 25

Slow-motion playback/frame-by-frame playback.............. 25

Variable-speed search function ........................................ 26

Playback on TV................................................................. 26

Before using

Standard Accessories......................................................... 6

Optional Accessories.......................................................... 6

Parts identification and handling......................................... 6

Lens cap and grip belt ........................................................ 8

Attaching the shoulder strap............................................... 8

Using the LCD monitor ....................................................... 8

Using the viewfinder ........................................................... 9

Power supply ...................................................................... 9

Charging time and recordable time................................... 10

Inserting/removing a cassette........................................... 11

Turning the camera on...................................................... 12

Selecting a mode.............................................................. 12

Using the screen display................................................... 12

Switching the language..................................................... 13

Using the menu screen..................................................... 13

Setting date and time........................................................ 14

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder..................................... 14

Using the remote control................................................... 15

Edit mode

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing).......... 27

Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing)........ 28

Audio dubbing................................................................... 29

Menu list ........................................................................... 30

Menus related to taking pictures....................................... 31

Menus related to playback................................................ 31

Other menus..................................................................... 31

Others

Indications......................................................................... 32

Warning/alarm indications ................................................ 32

Functions cannot be used simultaneously........................ 33

Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) .......... 33

Cautions for Use............................................................... 35

Explanation of terms......................................................... 38

Record mode

Check before recording .................................................... 17

Recording on a tape ......................................................... 18

Check the recording.......................................................... 18

Blank search function ....................................................... 18

Zoom in/out function ......................................................... 19

Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level ...................... 19

Recording yourself............................................................ 20

Backlight compensation function ...................................... 20

Night view functions.......................................................... 20

Soft skin mode.................................................................. 21

Tele-macro function.......................................................... 21

Fade in/fade out function .................................................. 21

Wind noise reduction function........................................... 21

Recording images for wide-screen TVs............................ 22

Image stabilizer function................................................... 22

Recording in various situations (Scene mode) ................. 22

Recording in natural colors (White balance)..................... 23

Manual focus adjustment.................................................. 24

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ...................... 24

Specifications

Specifications.................................................................... 39

ª Carefully read the Operating Instructions and use the

Camera-Recorder correctly.

≥Injury 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.

≥The Camera-Recorder uses copyright-protected

technologies and is protected by the patented technologies

and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use

these copyright-protected technologies, authorization of the

Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to

disassemble or modify the Camera-Recorder.

Try out the Camera-Recorder.

≥All other company and product names in the operating

instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective corporations.

Be sure to try out the Camera-Recorder before recording your

first important event and check that it records properly and

functions correctly.

Pages for reference

The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded

contents.

Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a

number, for example: -00-

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.

The menu operation flow is indicated by >> in the description.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published

or broadcast material for purposes other than your own

private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose

of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

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Before using

Parts identification and handling

Before using

Standard Accessories

ª Camera

The followings are the accessories supplied with this product.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5) (6) (7)

(10)

(8)

(9)

CAMERA

VCR

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

POWER

LCD

(11) (12)

(1) Focus ring -24-

(2) White balance sensor -23-

(3) Recording lamp -31-

(4) Remote control sensor -15-

(5) Lens

(6) Lens hood

(7) Lens hood attachment knob

≥Do not attach other conversion lenses in front of the lens

hood; there is no mount to be used for the attachment.

≥When you wish to attach the wide conversion lens

(AJ-LW4307P; optional), MC protector, or ND filter in the

Filter Kit (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.

1) AC adapter, DC input lead, AC mains lead -9-

2) Battery pack -9-, -10-

3) Remote control, button-type battery -15-

4) Lens cap -8-

5) Digital video head cleaner -35-

6) Shoulder strap -8-

Optional Accessories

1) AC adapter (AG-B15P)

2) Battery pack (lithium/CGR-D16S/1600mAh)

3) Battery pack (lithium/CGP-D28S/2800mAh)

4) Wide conversion lens (AG-LW4307P)

5) Filter kit

≥When you attach the lens hood back, unite the marks and

fasten the lens hood attachment knob 1.

6) Tripod

7) DV cable

8) Stereo microphone (AG-MC15)

≥Some optional accessories may not be available in some

countries.

≥If 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.

≥Be sure to keep the lens hood attached to the camera-

recorder so as to shut out unnecessary light.

(8) Mode switch [CAMERA/VCR] -12-, -18-, -25-

(9) Mode selector switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

-17-, -22-

(10) Cursor buttons -12-, -13-

/[ENTER] button

3/Playback/Pause button [1/;]

2/Rewind/Review button [6]

4/Stop button [∫]

1/Fast forward/cue button [5]

(11) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -14-

Power LCD lamp

(12) Menu button [MENU] -13-

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Before using

(13)

(25)

(26) (27)

(18)

(14)

(15)

(28)

(29)

(19)

(16)

(17)

(30) (31) (32) (33)

(13) Eyecup -37-

(14) Viewfinder -9-, -37-

(25) Shoulder strap holders -8-

(26) Sub zoom lever [W/T] -19-, -25-

(27) Sub recording start/stop button -18-

(28) Battery eject button [PUSH] -10-

(29) Battery holder -10-

(30) Headphone socket [PHONES]

(31) Cassette holder -11-

Due to limitations in LCD production

technology, there may be some tiny bright or

dark spots on the Viewfinder screen.

However, this is not a malfunction and does

not affect the recorded picture.

(15) LCD monitor -8-, -37-

(32) Cassette compartment cover -11-

(33) Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -11-

Due to limitations in LCD production

technology, there may be some tiny bright or

dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.

However, this is not a malfunction and does

not affect the recorded picture.

(39)

(34)

(16) LCD monitor open button [PUSH OPEN] -8-

(17) Reset button -32-, -35-

DC IN 7.9V

(40)(41)

(18) Eyepiece corrector knob -9-

(19) Speaker -25-

(20)

(21)

AUDIO

L–

–R

DV S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT

(42)

OUT

(35) (36) (37)

(38)

(34) DC Input socket [DC IN] -9-

(35) DV terminal [DV] -28-

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.

(36) S-Video output socket [S-VIDEO OUT] -26-, -27-

(37) Video output socket [VIDEO OUT] -26-, -27-

(38) Audio output sockets [AUDIO OUT] -26-, -27-

(39) Power lamp -12-

(40) Recording start/stop button -18-

(41) Off/On switch [OFF/ON] -12-

(42) Tripod receptacle

(22) (23)(24)

(20) Smart accessory shoes

≥The External Stereo Microphone (optional), etc. can be

attached here.

(21) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -19-

(22) External microphone socket [EXT MIC]

≥Connect with an external microphone or audio equipment.

(When this socket is in use, the built-in microphone does

not operate.)

This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod.

(Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to

attach the tripod to the camera.)

(23) Zoom lever [W/T] -19-, -25-

(24) Grip belt -8-

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Before using

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.

ª 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.

ª Adjust the grip belt

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

1 Detach the tip of the grip belt.

2 Fold the tip of the shoulder strap, run it through the

shoulder strap length adjuster, and pull it.

≥Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the shoulder strap length

adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

Using the LCD monitor

2 Adjust the length.

3 Reattach the grip belt.

You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor

opened.

1 Press the [PUSH OPEN] button and, at the same time,

bring the LCD Monitor out about 90o in the direction of

the arrow.

PUSH

OPEN

≥The viewfinder will go off.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you prefer.

1 180o

2 90o

≥It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or 90o 2

towards the viewfinder.

≥The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be

adjusted from the menu.

≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the camera may be damaged

or fail.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards the lens

(when recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the

viewfinder will be simultaneously activated.

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Before using

Using the viewfinder

Power supply

ª Using the viewfinder

1 Pull out the viewfinder and turn it upward/downward by

pinching the viewfinder extension knob.

ª Charging the battery

When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged.

Charge the battery before using this product.

≥Battery charging time (-10-)

≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries.

≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of

this product.

≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC adapter, then the

battery will not get charged. Remove the DC input lead from

the AC adapter.

1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adapter and the AC

mains socket.

2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the

mark, and then securely plug it in.

ª Adjusting the field of view

1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob.

ª Charging lamp

Lights up: Charging

Goes off: Charging completed

Flashing: The battery is over discharged (discharged

excessively). In a while, the lamp will light up and

normal charging will start.

12:30:45PM

OCT 15 2005

12:30:45PM

OCT 15 2005

≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from the

menu.

When the battery temperature is excessively high

or low, the [CHARGE] lamp flashes and the

charging time will be longer than normal.

ª Connecting to the AC outlet

DC IN 7.9V

1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adapter and the AC

mains socket.

2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN] Socket on the

camera-recorder.

3 Connect the DC input lead to the AC adapter.

≥The output plug of the AC mains lead is not completely

connected to the AC adapter socket. As shown in 1, there

is a gap.

≥Do not use the power cord for other equipment since the

power cord is exclusively designed for the camera-

recorder. Or do not use the power cord of other equipment

for the camera-recorder.

CAUTION:

This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC.

An AC plug adapter may be required for voltages other than

120V AC.

If a conversion plug is required, consult with your dealer as

to which one is to be purchased.

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Before using

ª Fitting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it

clicks.

Charging time and recordable time

The times shown in the table below show the times at a

temperature of 77 oF (25 oC) and a humidity of 60%. This is just

a guide. If the temperature is higher or lower than the specified

value, the charging time will become longer.

Supplied battery

(7.2 V/1600 mAh)

2 h

3 h 45 min (3 h 30 min)

1 h 55 min (1 h 45 min)

3 h 15 min

CGP-D28S

(7.2 V/2800 mAh)

6 h 30 min (6 h)

3 h 15 min (3 h)

A Charging time

B Maximum continuously recordable time

C Intermittent recordable time

(The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time

when the recording and stopping operations are repeated.)

“1h 30 min” indicates 1 hour 30 minutes.

ª Removing the battery

While pushing the [PUSH] button, slide the battery to remove it.

≥The times shown in the table are rough estimates. The times

indicate the recordable times when the viewfinder is used.

The times in parentheses indicate the recordable times when

the LCD monitor is used.

PUSH

≥The recordable time will become shorter in the following

cases:

≥When you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor

simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to

record yourself, using the 0 lux night view function, etc.

≥When you use this camera with the LCD monitor lit up by

pressing the [POWER LCD] button.

≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall.

≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The main unit of

the camera-recorder being used will also heat up. This is

normal.

≥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.

≥The battery heats up during operation and during

charging, as does the camera recorder body.

≥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.

≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display

will change:

. If the battery discharges, then

(

) will

flash.

≥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.

≥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

“CHARGE” lamp flashes several times, and charging

commences automatically.

≥If the “CHARGE” lamp 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.

≥When the battery is warm, it takes longer than usual for

the battery to be charged.

≥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.

≥Noise may be heard while the AC adapter is in use;

however, this is normal and not indicative of any

malfunctioning.

≥The battery cannot be charged while supplying power

from the AC adapter to the camera recorder.

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Before using

ª Inserting/removing the cassette

Inserting/removing a cassette

≥When the cassette holder is in action, do not touch anything

except the [PUSH] mark.

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette

cover.

≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette, use the blank

search function to find the position where you want to

continue recording. If you overwrite-record on a previously

recorded cassette, be sure to find the position where you

continue recording.

≥Close the cassette cover tightly.

≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get anything, such as

a cable, caught in the cover.

ª Accidental erasure prevention

If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a cassette is

opened (slide in the direction of the [SAVE] arrow), the cassette

cannot be recorded. When recording, close the accidental

erasure prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the direction

of the [REC] arrow).

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come

out.

2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/remove the

cassette.

SAVE

≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in the figure,

and then securely insert it as far as it goes.

≥When removing, pull it straight out.

3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close the cassette

holder.

PUSH

4 Only after the cassette holder is completely housed,

close the cassette cover.

≥After using, make sure to rewind the cassette completely,

remove it, and put it in a case. Store the case in an upright

position. (-37-)

≥When condensation is formed on the lens or the main unit of

the camera-recorder, even if no condensation alarm is

indicated, condensation may have formed on the heads or the

cassette tape. Do not open the cassette cover. (-35-)

ª When the cassette holder does not come out

≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then open it again

completely.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

ª When the cassette holder cannot be housed

≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] again.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

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Before using

Turning the camera on

Using the screen display

When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the

automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly.

Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.

Press the [ENTER] button at the center of cursor buttons, and

icons will be displayed on the screen. Each press switches the

display as follows depending on the mode.

(In the Tape playback mode, the icons will be automatically

displayed on the screen.)

ª How to turn on the power

1 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

≥The power lamp lights up.

1) Tape recording mode

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO])

ª How to turn off the power

1 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥The power lamp goes off.

OFF

Tele-macro

-21-

-20-

-18-

Soft skin mode

Fade

Backlight compensation

Night view/0 Lux night view

Recording check

2) Tape recording mode

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL])

Selecting a mode

OFF

1 Set the mode switch to [CAMERA] or [VCR].

White balance

Shutter speed

Iris or gain value

Select/Adjust

-23-

CAMERA

VCR

-23-

Select/Adjust

[CAMERA]:

[VCR]:

Tape recording mode

Use this when you record the image on a tape.

Tape playback mode

3) Tape playback mode

Use this to play back a tape.

OFF

Playback/pause

Stop

-25-

Rewind (review playback)

Fast forward (cue playback)

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Before using

6 Press the [3] or [4] button in order to select the item to

be set.

Switching the language

You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu

screen.

1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language.

7 Press the [ENTER] button to determine the setting.

Using the menu screen

For each individual menu, please refer to -30-.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

ª To exit the menu screen

Press the [MENU] button.

ª To get back to the previous screen

Press the [2] button.

≥The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the

mode switch is displayed.

≥Do not switch the mode switch when the menu is displayed.

2 Press the [3] or [4] button in order to select the top

menu.

ª About the menu setting

≥The menu screen does not appear during recording. And you

cannot record when the menu screen appears.

ª Operating with remote control

The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on

the main unit are used.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

VAR.

ENTER

3 Press the [1] or [ENTER] button to set the selection.

2 Select a menu item.

≥Use the direction buttons (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) and [ENTER]

button in place of the cursor buttons on the main unit.

VAR.

4 Press the [3] or [4] button to select the sub-menu.

ENTER

3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu screen.

VAR.

ENTER

5 Press the [1] or [ENTER] button to set the selection.

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Before using

Setting date and time

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder

If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

ª Adjusting the brightness and color level

1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [YES].

2 Press the [3] or [4] button in order to select the item to

2 Press the [2] or [1] button in order to select the item to

be set. Then press the [3] or [4] button to set the

desired value.

be adjusted.

[LCD SET]

Brightness of the LCD monitor

≥The year will change as follows:

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

≥The 24-hour clock is used.

3 Press the [ENTER] button to determine the setting.

≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

Color level of the LCD monitor

[EVF SET]

: Brightness of the viewfinder

EVF

ª About date/time

3 Press the [2] or [1] button to move the bar indication

representing the brightness.

4 Press the [MENU] or [ENTER] button to complete the

settings.

≥The date and time function are driven by a built-in lithium

battery.

≥Make sure to check the time before recording because the

built-in clock is not very accurate.

≥In order to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close the

LCD monitor, and the viewfinder will be activated.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° towards the lens,

the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted.

≥These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery

≥If [0] or [--] is indicated when the camera is turned on, then

the built-in lithium battery runs down. Connect the AC adapter

to the camera or place the battery on the camera, and the

built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the camera as

is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the date and

time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch is set

to [OFF], the battery is still being recharged.)

ª In order to increase the brightness of the entire

LCD monitor

1 Press the [POWER LCD] button.

POWER

LCD

≥The [POWER LCD] lamp lights up.

≥If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the entire LCD

monitor will become approx. twice as bright as the normal.

≥Press this button again, and the lamp will go off and the

brightness will revert back to the original brightness.

≥This will not affect the images to be recorded.

≥If you turn on the camera when the AC adapter is used, the

[POWER LCD] function will not be activated.

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Before using

ª Install a button-type battery

Install the button-type battery supplied in the remote control

Using the remote control

before using it.

1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the battery

holder.

ª Remote control

Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost

all the functions of this camera to be controlled.

(1)

START/

DATE/ PHOTO

STOP

OSD

TIME

SHOT

(2)

ZOOM

(3)

(4)

2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark facing

upward and get the battery holder back in place.

¥REC A.DUB

FF/

/REW PLAY

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

VAR.

ENTER

(5)

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 manufacturer’s instructions.

(1) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -31-

(2) On-screen display button [OSD] -26-

(3) Record button [¥REC] -28-

(4) Audio dubbing button [A.DUB] -29-

(5) Direction buttons [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] ¢ -13-

Warning

START/

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge,

disassemble, heat above 212 xF (100 xC) 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.

DATE/ PHOTO

STOP

OSD

TIME

SHOT

ZOOM

¥REC A.DUB

(7)

FF/

/REW PLAY

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

(6)

(8)

(9)

VAR.

ª Remote control usable range

ENTER

(6) Slow/frame-by-frame forward button [E, D]

(E: reverse, D: forward) -25-

(7) Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢

(8) Search button [VAR. SEARCH] -26-

(9) Menu button [MENU] ¢ -13-

≥The distance between the remote control and the camera:

Within approx. 5 m (15 feet)

Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right

START/

(10)

DATE/ PHOTO

STOP

(14)

OSD

TIME

SHOT

ZOOM

(15)

(16)

¥REC A.DUB

FF/

/REW PLAY

(11)

(12)

(13)

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

VAR.

(17)

ENTER

(10) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] (not operable)

(11) Rewind/review button [6]

(12) Pause button [;]

(13) Stop button [∫]

(14) Recording start/stop button [START/STOP] ¢

(15) Playback button [1]

(16) Fast forward/cue button [5]

(17) Enter button [ENTER] ¢ -12-, -13-

¢ means that these buttons function in the same manner as the

corresponding buttons on the camera-recorder.

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Before using

ª Selecting the remote control mode

If 2 cameras are used simultaneously, set the mode for one pair

of camera-recorder and remote control to [VCR1] and that of

the other pair to [VCR2]. This will prevent interference between

the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When the button-

type battery is replaced, the setting will revert to the default

[VCR1].)

1 Setting on the camera:

Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or [VCR2].

2 Setting on the remote control:

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

[VCR1]:

Press [D] and [∫] simultaneously. 1

[VCR2]:

Press [E] and [∫] simultaneously. 2

ª Concerning the button-type battery

≥When the button-type battery runs down, replace it with a new

battery (part number: CR2025). The battery is normally

expected to last about 1 year, but it depends on operation

frequency.

≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of children.

≥If the remote control mode of the camera and that of the

remote control do not match with each other, “REMOTE” will

appear. When the remote control is operated for the first time

after the camera is turned on, “CHECK REMOTE MODE”

(-32-) will appear and operation is impossible. Set the same

remote control mode.

≥The remote control is intended for indoor operation. Outdoors

or under strong light, the camera-recorder may not operate

properly even within the usable ranges.

≥Within a 1 m (3 feet) range, you can operate the remote

control from beside the remote control sensor (LCD monitor

side) of the camera-recorder.

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Record mode

For more stable pictures.

Record mode

Check before recording

Check the following by trying recording before important events

such as weddings in order to verify that the image recording

and audio recording work properly and that you know how to

use the camera-recorder.

ª Holding the camera-recorder for recording

Normal recording.

≥Stabilize the camera-recorder by resting your elbows on a

table or another stable horizontal surface.

ª Check points

≥Remove the lens cap. (-8-)

(When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the

automatic white balance adjustment may not function

properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens

cap.)

≥Grip belt adjustment (-8-)

≥Power supply (-9-)

≥Insert a cassette (-11-)

≥Setting date/time (-14-)

≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-14-)

≥Getting the remote control ready (-15-)

≥Setting SP/LP mode (-18-)

≥When walking while recording, keep both eyes open so that

you can see where you are going and what is happening

around you.

≥Place the camera-recorder on your right shoulder and hold it

firmly with both hands.

≥Hold the eyecup of the viewfinder as close as possible to your

right eye.

ª About auto mode

≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and

color balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted

automatically.

≥Take a firm stance with the legs slightly apart.

≥For stable images, it is recommended to use a tripod

(optional) whenever possible.

≥Auto white balance: -38-

≥Auto focusing: -38-

Low-angle recording.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on

light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust the white

balance and focus.

≥Scene mode setting (-22-)

≥White balance setting (-23-)

≥Shutter speed setting (-24-)

≥Iris/gain value setting (-24-)

≥Focus setting (-24-)

Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to the position in

which the camera-recorder is held.

≥If the camera-recorder is not held firmly in stable position, the

picture in the LCD monitor cannot be watched properly.

≥For easier low-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.

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Record mode

ª Recording mode

ª On-screen display in the tape recording mode

You can switch the tape recording mode.

≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or

[LP].

0h00m10s00f

R 0:30

If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times

the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled.

≥We recommend using the SP mode for important recording.

≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we

recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode.

≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image recorded in the LP

mode. (-29-)

1) Recording time elapse

2) Remaining tape indication

≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be degraded in

comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear

on the playback image or some functions may be disabled.

≥Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital

video equipment without the LP mode

ª Concerning the remaining tape time indication on

the screen

≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it

reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.)

≥During a 15-second or shorter recording, the remaining tape

time indication may not be displayed or the remaining tape

time may not be displayed correctly.

≥In some cases, the remaining tape time indication may

display remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than

the actual remaining tape time.

≥Playback of the image on other digital video equipment

recorded in the LP mode

≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback

Recording on a tape

Remove the lens cap. (-8-)

(When the camera-recorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted,

the automatic white balance adjustment may not function

properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens

cap.)

Check the recording

The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds.

After checking, the camera-recorder will be set to a recording

pause.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the [ENTER] button during the recording pause

until the icon 1 appears.

2 Press the [4] button to select the recording check icon

[

CAMERA

VCR

1 Press the recording start/stop button (or sub recording

start/stop button) to start recording.

Blank search function

Searches for the last part of the image recorded (unused part of

the tape).

≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >>

[YES].

ª Stopping blank search midway through

Press the [4] button to select the [∫] icon.

2 Press the recording start/stop button (or sub recording

start/stop button) again to pause recording.

;

≥If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the camera-

recorder will stop at the end of the tape.

≥The camera-recorder stops at a point approx. 1 second

before the end of the last image recorded. When you start

recording at that point, the image can be recorded seamlessly

from the last image.

≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to -10-.

≥Carry out a recording check (-18-) to verify that the image is

recorded properly.

≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out the blank

search (-18-).

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Record mode

Zoom in/out function

Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level

You can zoom in up to 10koptically.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out):

Push the [W/T] lever (or sub zoom lever) towards [W].

Close-up recording (zoom in):

You can adjust the microphone sensitivity for recording.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [MIC LEVEL] >> [AUTO], [SETrAGC]

or [SET].

Push the [W/T] lever (or sub zoom lever) towards [T].

≥AGC*: Auto Gain Control

[AUTO]:

AGC is activated, and the recording level is

adjusted automatically.

[SETrAGC]: The desired recording level can be set. AGC will

also be activated to reduce the amount of

distortion in the music.

1tW

5tW

10tW

[SET]:

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.

2 Press the [2] or [1] button to increase or decrease the

bars of the gain value.

≥When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the

camera-recorder by hand, we recommend using the image

stabilizer function.

≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus

is achieved if the recording subject is 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or

further from the camera-recorder.

≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be

focused easily.

≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the camera-recorder can

focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6 inches) distant from the

lens.

3 Press the [MENU] or [ENTER] button to complete the

settings.

ª Digital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then the digital

zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function

allows you to select a magnification from 20k to 500k.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [20k] or [500k].

20tW

≥Adjust the gain value so that the last 3 Bars of the [ ] will not

light red. (Otherwise,the Sound is distorted.)

≥The [MIC LEVEL] ([AUTO], [SETrAGC] or [SET]) setting on

the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] and

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] will be the same.

(Microphone sensitivity level can be adjusted on each mode

separately.)

≥When [ZOOM MIC] is set to [ON], set the zoom to the [T]

position before performing this adjustment.

≥Select a lower setting for gain value or set [MIC LEVEL] to

[AUTO].

≥It is recommended that you check through the headphones

before recording to ensure that the sound is not distorted.

[OFF]:

[20k]:

Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)

Up to 20k

[500k]: Up to 500k

≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image

quality is degraded.

ª To use the zoom microphone function

Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will

collect sounds clearly far away with the tele-shot or those in the

vicinity with the wide-angle shot.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].

ZOOM

ª About the variable speed zoom function

≥When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go, you can

zoom from 1k to 10k in 2.1 second at the maximum.

≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement

of the [W/T] lever.

≥The variable speed zoom function cannot be used with the

remote control and sub zoom lever.

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Record mode

Recording yourself

Night view functions

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You

can record persons in front of the camera while presenting

them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see

a mirror image. (The image to be recorded is the same as that

recording.)

This function allows you to record color subjects in dark

locations to stand out against the background.

Attach the camera-recorder to a tripod, and you can record

images free from vibration.

≥Only manual focusing can be used.

1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.

Color night view function

You can record dark locations brightly in color.

0 Lux night view function

You can record completely dark locations with the light of the

LCD monitor.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears.

2 Press the [3] button to select the night view icon [ ].

≥When the LCD monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be

automatically turned off. If the LCD monitor is rotated towards

the lens side though, then the viewfinder will be activated.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the

icon will not be displayed even if you press the [ENTER]

button.

≥Each upward press switches the modes.

OFF # Color night view function # 0 Lux night view

function # OFF

3 (In the case of 0 lux night view function)

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

Backlight compensation function

This protects a backlit subject from being darkened.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears.

2 Press the [1] button to select the backlight

compensation icon [ ].

≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the Power LCD lamp

turns on and the screen is lit in white.

≥Record the subject while viewing it on the viewfinder.

≥The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx. 1.2 m (3.9

feet) or less.

≥The image on the screen will become brighter.

ª To return to normal recording

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥If you operate the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode switch, the

ª To cancel the color night view function

Select the night view icon until the night view indication

disappear.

backlight compensation is cancelled.

≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a

while.

≥The night view function makes the signal charging time of

CCD up to approximately 30k longer than usual, so that dark

scenes invisible to the naked eye can be recorded brightly.

For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be

seen, but this is not a malfunction.

≥The night view function is cancelled when you operate the

power switch or the mode switch.

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Record mode

Soft skin mode

Fade in/fade out function

This allows the skin color to be recorded in a softer tone. This is

more effective if you record the bust image of a person.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

Fade in

The image and audio gradually appear.

Fade out

1 Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears.

2 Press the [4] button to select the soft skin icon [ ].

The image and audio gradually disappear.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears.

2 Press the [2] button to select the fade icon [ ].

ª To cancel the soft skin mode

Select the [ ] icon again.

3 Press the recording start/stop button.

Start recording. (fade in)

≥If the background or anything else in the scene has colors

similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed.

When you start recording, the image/audio disappeared

completely and the image/audio gradually appears.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.

Tele-macro function

By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background,

the image can be impressive. This camera can focus on the

subject at a distance of approx. 40 cm (16 inches).

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the [ENTER] button until the icon 1 appears.

2 Press the [3] button to select the tele-macro icon [ ].

Pause recording. (fade out)

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio

completely disappears, recording stops.

≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is automatically

set to 10k.

ª To cancel the tele-macro function

Select the [ ] icon again.

ª To cancel fading

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the focus

manually.

≥In the following cases, the tele-macro function is cancelled.

≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10k.

≥The [OFF/ON] switch or the mode switch is operated.

ª To select the color for fade in/out

The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected.

1 Set [SETUP] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [WHITE] or [BLACK].

≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it takes several

seconds to display the image when you start recording

images. Besides, it also takes several seconds to pause

recording.

Wind noise reduction function

This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when

recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].

ª To cancel the wind noise reduction function

Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind strength. (If

this function is activated in strong winds, the stereo effect may

be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be

restored.)

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Record mode

Recording images for wide-screen TVs

Recording in various situations (Scene mode)

This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen

TVs.

Cinema Function

When you record images in different situations, this mode

automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top

and bottom of the screen so that they look like theater movies.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].

CINEMA

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

ª To cancel the Cinema function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired

mode.

≥Images played back vary depending on the TV connected.

Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV.

≥This function does not widen the recording range.

≥When images are played back on a TV screen, the date/time

indication may be erased in some cases.

≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate.

≥When a cinema picture is imported into a personal computer,

the imported picture may not be displayed correctly,

depending on the software in used.

1) [5] Sports mode

≥To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick

motions

Image stabilizer function

[

] Portrait mode

≥To make persons stand out against the background

] Low light mode

≥To record dark scenes so they are brighter

] Spotlight mode

≥To record subjects spotlit in a party or theater

] Surf & snow mode

Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when

recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [ON].

[

EIS

≥To record images at dazzling places such as ski slopes

and beaches

ª To cancel the scene mode function

Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

ª To cancel the image stabilizer function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [OFF].

≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the

image stabilizer function off.

≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change or

colors may not look natural.

Sports mode

≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded

pictures, this mode presents free of camera shakes.

≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look

smooth.

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or

sodium light because the color and brightness of the

playback image may change.

≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a

highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not

function. The [5] indication flashes.

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker.

Portrait mode

≥When the night view function is used, the image stabilizer

function does not work. If so, the [

] indication flashes.

EIS

≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not

work effectively.

≥When the digital zoom is used

≥When a conversion lens is used

≥When recording is done in an extremely dark place

≥When the camera-recorder is shaken greatly

≥When you record a moving subject while tracking it

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so,

change the scene mode setting to [OFF].

Low light mode

≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded

finely.

Spotlight mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded

image may become whitish and the periphery of the

recorded image extremely dark.

Surf & snow mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded

image may become whitish.

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Record mode

ª About the white balance sensor

Recording in natural colors (White balance)

The white balance sensor detects the type of light source

during recording.

The automatic white balance function may not reproduce

natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If

so, you can adjust the white balance manually.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].

≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it

may not function properly.

ª About the black balance adjustment

This is one of the 3CCD system functions that automatically

adjusts the black when the white balance is set in the manual

adjustment mode. When the black balance is adjusted, the

screen will temporarily be black.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2 Press the [4] button until the white balance indication

1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.)

2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.)

3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.)

appears. ([

] etc.)

AWB

MNL

AWB

3 Press the [2] or [1] button in order to select the white

balance mode.

1 AWB

1) Auto white balance adjustment [

]

AWB

2) Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps) [

3) Outdoor mode [

4) Manual adjustment mode [

]

ª To restore to the automatic adjustment

Press the [2] or [1] button until the [

] indication appears.

AWB

Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

≥When the camera-recorder is turned on with the lens cap

fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not

function properly. Please turn the camera-recorder on after

removing the lens cap.

≥When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the

white balance first.

≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white

balance for correct adjustment.

ª To set the white balance manually

Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white subject on

the entire screen, press the [3] button to select the [

]

indication.

ª About flashing of the [ ] indication

When the manual adjustment mode is selected

≥Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted

is stored. This setting is stored until the white balance is

adjusted again.

When white balance cannot be set in the manual

adjustment mode

≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual

adjustment mode in dark places. If so, use the auto white

balance mode.

During setting in the manual adjustment mode

≥When the setting is completed, it will keep lit.

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Record mode

Manual focus adjustment

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual

focusing is available.

Shutter Speed

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

Aperture

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].

Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].

AUTO

MANUAL

AUTO

FOCUS

MANUAL

2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS].

FOCUS

2 Press the [4] button until the shutter speed indication or

aperture value indication appears.

MNL

AUTO

/60

OPEN

OdB

MANUAL

FOCUS

MNL

1/60

1/1000

F2.0

0dB

≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] will be

displayed.

3 Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus.

1) Shutter speed

2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value

3 Press the [2] or [1] button in order to adjust the shutter

speed or aperture.

ª To restore to automatic adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

Manual shutter speed adjustment

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or

sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback

image may change.

≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the sensitivity

lowers and accordingly the gain value increases

automatically, which may increase the noises on the screen.

≥You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a

brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject, but this is

not a malfunction.

≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject may not be in

focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then

focus on it.

ª To restore to the automatic adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] or

[FOCUS].

≥During normal playback, image movement may not look

smooth.

≥When recording in the extremely bright place, the color of the

screen may change or flicker. If this happens adjust the

shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100.

Manual iris/gain adjustment

≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you cannot adjust the

gain value.

≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen

increases.

≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values

that are not displayed.

ª Shutter speed range

1/60 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode

The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.

ª Iris/gain value range

CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,

OPEN (Opened) 0dB, ..., 18dB

Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.

Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.

Values with dB are gain values.

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Playback mode

Slow-motion playback/frame-by-frame

Playback mode

Playing back tape

playback

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion playback can

only be performed by using the remote control.)

Slow-motion playback

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

If the image is recorded in the SP mode, then it will be played

back at a speed approx. 1/5 the normal speed.

If the image is recorded in the LP mode, then it will be played

back at a speed approx. 1/3 the normal speed.

1 During playback, press the [E] button or the [D] button

on the remote control.

CAMERA

VCR

FF/

/REW PLAY

1 Operate with cursor buttons.

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

1/;: Playback/Pause

6: Rewind/Review playback

(Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.)

5: Fast forward/Cue playback

(Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.)

≥If the slow-motion playback continues for approx.

10 minutes or more, then the playback will automatically

stop. (10 minutes of slow-motion playback is equivalent to

approx. 2 minutes in the SP mode or approx. 3 minutes in

the LP mode.)

∫:

Stop

≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving images may show

noise as a mosaic.

≥Before and after cue/review playback, the screen may

become blue for a moment or images may be disturbed.

Frame-by-frame playback

1 During playback, press the [;] button on the remote

ª To adjust volume

control.

Adjust the speaker or headphone volume for playback.

1 Move the [W/T] lever (or sub zoom lever) to adjust the

volume.

2 Press the [E] button or the [D] button on the remote

control.

FF/

/REW PLAY

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

Towards [T]: increases the volume

Towards [W]: decreases the volume

(Nearer the bar to [r], larger the volume.)

≥On the remote control, press the [T] button to increase the

volume or the [W] button to decrease it.

≥Pushing the [W/T] lever (or sub zoom lever) towards [T]

(normal direction) or towards [W] (reversed direction) of this

camera-recorder during playback pause also turns into the

frame-by-frame playback. If you keep pushing the lever,

then the images will continuously be played back frame by

frame.

≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume indication will

disappear.

≥If you do not hear the sound, check the settings of [SETUP]

>> [12bit AUDIO].

ª To return to normal playback

ª Repeat playback

Press the [1] button on the remote control.

When the tape end is reached, the tape will be rewound and

played back again.

Slow-motion playback

≥In the reversed slow-motion playback, the time code

indication may be unstable.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON].

≥The [

] indication appears. (In order to cancel the repeat

Frame-by-frame playback

playback mode, set [REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or set

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].)

≥Press and hold the [E] or the [D] button in the playback

pause, and then the images will continuously be played back

frame by frame.

ª Settings on the audio

≥If you cannot listen to the desired audio when playing back a

tape, check the settings in [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].

≥When you record or dub the audio in [12bit] and set [SETUP]

>> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the audio will be played back in

stereo sound regardless of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].

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Playback mode

Variable-speed search function

Playback on TV

The speed of cue/review playback can be varied.

(This operation is only available when using the remote

control.)

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode and play back a tape.

1 Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button on the remote control.

Images recorded by this camera-recorder can be played back

on a TV.

≥Insert a recorded tape into this camera-recorder.

1 Connect the camera-recorder and a TV.

[S-VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

[VIDEO IN]

2 Press the [π] or [∫] button to vary the speed.

VAR.

ENTER

AUDIO

–R

L–

DV S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT

OUT

≥The speeds for cue/review playback are 1/5k (SP mode

slow-motion playback only), 1/3k (LP mode slow-motion

playback only), 2k, 5k, 10k, 20k.

≥Connect the camera-recorder and a TV by using the

optional AV cable 1.

≥If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also connect an

optional S-Video cable 2. It allows you to enjoy more

beautiful images.

ª To return to normal playback

Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button or [1] button on the remote

control.

2 Turn on this camera-recorder and set the mode switch to

≥Images may be shown in a mosaic-like pattern.

≥The sound is muted during search.

≥This function is cancelled when the operation icon is

displayed.

the Tape Playback Mode.

3 Select the input channel on the TV.

4 Press the [3] button to select the [1/;] icon to start

playback.

≥The image and audio are output on the TV.

5 Press the [4] button to select the [∫] icon to stop

playback.

≥Whenever plugging in the S-Video cable, plug in the AV

cable, too.

≥Use the AC adapter to free you from worrying about the

battery running down.

ª If the image or audio from this camera-recorder is

not output on the TV

≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.

≥Check the connected terminal.

≥Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For more

information, please read the operating instructions for

the TV.)

ª To display the on-screen information on the TV

The information displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder

(operation icon, time code and mode indication, etc.), date and

time can be displayed on the TV.

1 Press the [OSD] button on the remote control.

START/

STOP

DATE/ PHOTO

OSD

TIME

SHOT

≥Press the button again to erase the OSD information.

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Edit mode

≥For more information, refer to the operating instructions for

your TV set and recorder.

Edit mode

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing)

≥When you do not need functional indications or date and time

indications, press the [OSD] button on the remote control for

no indication. (When you connect the camera-recorder and a

recorder with the DV cable, these indications may not

appear.)

Pictures recorded by the camera-recorder can be stored on a

DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer to the instructions for the

recorder.

≥Place a recorded cassette in the camera-recorder, and an

unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in the DVD recorder or

VCR.

ª When neither image nor sound from the camera-

recorder is output to the TV set

≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.

≥Check the connected terminal.

1 Connect the camera-recorder and the recorder.

Connecting with the AV cable

[S-VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

[VIDEO IN]

AUDIO

–R

L–

DV S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT

OUT

≥Connect the camera-recorder and the recorder by using the

AV cable 1.

≥If the recorder has an S-Video terminal, then also connect

an S-Video cable 2. It allows you to copy clearer image.

Connecting with the optional DV cable (Only for equipment

with a DV terminal)

(L2)

2 Turn on the camera-recorder and set to Tape Playback

Mode.

3 Select the input channel on the TV set and recorder.

4 Press the [3] button to select the [1/;] icon to start

playback.

≥The image and sound are reproduced.

5 Start recording. (Recorder)

6 Press the [4] button to select the [∫] icon to stop

playback.

7 Stop recording. (Recorder)

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Edit mode

ª To cancel the standby for recording

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing)

When the camera-recorder is standby for recording, press the

[4] button and select the [∫] icon.

By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal

and the camera-recorder by using the DV cable (optional) 1,

high-image-quality dubbing can be done in digital format.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/recorder)

1 Connect the camera-recorder and digital video

equipment with the DV cable.

≥Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during dubbing, or the

dubbing may not be completed properly.

≥If a picture (bilingual video, etc.) containing main sound and

sub sound has been dubbed, select the desired sound by

[SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] on playback.

≥Even if you use a device equipped with DV terminals such as

IEEE1394, you may not be able to perform digital dubbing in

some cases. For more information, see the instructions for

equipment connected.

≥Regardless of the menu settings on the recorder, digital

dubbing is carried out in the same mode as the [AUDIO REC]

mode of the playback tape.

≥The images on the recorder monitor may be disturbed, but it

does not affect the recorded images.

≥If a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy

guard) is recorded by the camera-recorder, the picture is

distorted by mosaic-like patterns at playback.

≥When wide images are input, the display such as the menu

screen or the operation icon is expanded horizontally.

≥While pictures are input from the DV terminal, the operation

icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen

when you press the [ENTER] button.

2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES]. (Recorder)

≥You do not have to follow this step when the remote control is

used in the digital dubbing.

3 Start playback. (Player)

4 Start recording. (Recorder)

Press the [3] button to select [¥/;] icon.

≥Or, without operating step 2

While pressing the [¥REC] button on the remote control,

press the [1] button.

¥REC A.DUB

FF/

/REW PLAY

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

5 Press the [3] button to select the [¥/;] icon again or

press the [;] button on the remote control to stop

recording. (Recorder)

6 Stop playback. (Player)

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Edit mode

ª Before recording with audio dubbing

Audio dubbing

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

1 Insert an external microphone securely into the

[EXT MIC] terminal as far as it will go.

≥When you want to preserve the original sound taken during

recording, set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to take

pictures. (When set [16bit], the sounds taken during recording

are erased after recording with audio dubbing.)

≥Set [BASIC] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] to take pictures.

ª To play back the sound recorded with audio

dubbing

You can switch between the sound recorded with audio

dubbing and the original sound.

EXT MIC

Set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX].

[ST1]: It only plays back the original sound.

[ST2]: It only plays back the sound added by audio dubbing.

[MIX]: It simultaneously plays back the original sound and the

sound added with audio dubbing.

2 Find a scene that you want to add sound to, and press

the [;] button on the remote control.

/REW PLAY

FF/

;

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

3 Press the [A.DUB] button on the remote control to make

audio dubbing ready.

ZOOM

A.DUB ;

¥REC A.DUB

FF/

/REW PLAY

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

4 Press the [;] button on the remote control to start audio

dubbing.

FF/

/REW PLAY

A.DUB ¥

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

≥Talk into the microphone.

5 Press the [;] button on the remote control to stop audio

dubbing.

FF/

/REW PLAY

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

≥If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the tape is dubbed,

images and sounds may be disturbed when this portion of the

tape is played back.

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[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

Menu list

Menu figures and illustrations are provided for

easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from

the actual menu indications.

[TAPE RECORDING MENU]

1) [BASIC]

[DATE/TIME] -31-

2) [ADVANCE]

[BLANK SEARCH] -18-

[REC SPEED] -18-

[REC STDBY] -28-

[REC DATA] -31-

[REPEAT PLAY] -25-

[MIC LEVEL] -19-

1) [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] -22-

[REC SPEED] -18-

[BLANK SEARCH] -18-

[WIND CUT] -21-

[CLOCK SET] -14-

3) [SETUP]

[12bit AUDIO] -29-

[AUDIO OUT] -31-

[DISPLAY] -31-

[REMOTE] -16-

[LCD SET] -14-

[EVF SET] -14-

2) [ADVANCE]

[EIS] -22-

[CINEMA] -22-

[D.ZOOM] -19-

[ZOOM MIC] -19-

[MIC LEVEL] -19-

[DATE/TIME] -31-

[INITIAL SET] -31-

[POWER SAVE] -31-

4) [LANGUAGE] -13-

3) [SETUP]

[FADE COLOR] -21-

[AUDIO REC] -31-

[REC LAMP] -31-

[DISPLAY] -31-

[REMOTE] -16-

[BEEP SOUND] -31-

[LCD SET] -14-

[EVF SET] -14-

[POWER SAVE] -31-

4) [LANGUAGE] -13-

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Menus related to taking pictures

Menus related to playback

ª [DATE/TIME]

ª [REC DATA]

This switches between date and time indications.

≥The camera-recorder automatically records the date and time

of picture taking on the tape.

Set to [ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/gain values,

and white balance settings (-23-), etc.) used during the

recordings are displayed during playback.

≥You can also show or change the date/time indication by

repeatedly pressing the [DATE/TIME] button on the remote

control.

≥When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO],

the indication [AUTO] will appear.

≥When there is no data, [---] appears on the display.

≥If the camera-recorder data of the camera-recorder are

played back on other equipment, the settings information is

sometimes not displayed normally.

ª [AUDIO REC]

Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording systems.

[12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”.

(The original audio signals can be kept after the other

audio signals are dubbed.)

ª [AUDIO OUT]

This switches the sound to be played back.

[STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub sound)

[16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”. Audio can be

recorded in higher quality.

[L]:

[R]:

Left channel sound (main sound)

Right channel sound (sub sound)

(If audio signals are dubbed, then the original audio

signals will be erased.)

Other menus

ª [REC LAMP]

Set to [ON] and this turns the recording lamp on during

recording, which indicates that recording is underway. Set to

[OFF] and this does not turn on the lamp even when recording

is underway.

ª [INITIAL SET]

When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a

combination of functions, set to [YES] for changing the menu

settings back to the initial shipping condition.

(Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping

condition.)

ª [DISPLAY]

Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched to all

functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be switched to minimum

display.

ª [BEEP SOUND]

Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as

follows.

1 Beep

≥When you start recording

≥When you turn on the power

2 Beeps

≥When you pause recording

2 Beeps for 4 times

≥When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab set to [SAVE]

is inserted, condensation occurs, and at other times. Check

the sentence displayed on the screen.

ª [POWER SAVE]

[OFF]:

When about 5 minutes passed without any

operation, the standby mode automatically will

be set. In the standby mode, [;] blinks and it

takes time more than usual to start recording

after you press the recording start/stop button.

[5 MINUTES]: When about 5 minutes passes without any

operation, the camera-recorder automatically

turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the

battery from running down. When you use the

camera-recorder, turn it on again.

≥In the following cases, the power may not turn off even when

set [POWER SAVE] >> [5 MINUTES].

≥When connecting to the AC outlet (When using the AC

adapter)

≥When connecting the DV cable to other equipment

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Others

Warning/alarm indications

Others

If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes,

please check the camera-recorder.

Confirmatory indications

Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider

placed in the [SAVE] position is inserted.

No cassette is inserted.

Indications

Various functions and the camera-recorder status are shown on

the screen.

Basic indications

Remaining battery power

Time code

Date/Time indication

0h00m00s00f:

3:30:45PM:

Recording indications

[--]/0:

The built-in battery is low. -14-

°: The warning/alarm indication appears when you record

yourself. Turn the LCD monitor towards the viewfinder

and check the warning/alarm indication.

REMOTE:

An incorrect remote control mode has been selected. -16-

2END:

The tape came to the end during recording.

:: The video heads are dirty. -35-

Textual indications

3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE:

Condensation has occurred. Take out the cassette and

wait for a while. It takes some time until the cassette

holder opens, but this is not a malfunction. -35-

LOW BATTERY:

The battery is low. Recharge it. -9-

NO TAPE:

No tape is inserted. -11-

TAPE END:

The tape came to the end during recording.

CHECK REC TAB:

R0:45:

Remaining tape time

≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches

less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.)

SP:

Standard Play mode

(Recording speed mode) -18-

Long Play mode

(Recording speed mode) -18-

Recording -18-

LP:

¥:

; (Green):

; (Green flash): Standby mode

; (Red):

Recording pause -18-

Fade out

Recording check -18-

Cinema mode -22-

Digital zoom -19-

Automatic mode -17-

Manual mode -22-, -23-, -24-

Manual focus -24-

Zoom magnification indication -19-

Backlight mode -20-

Image stabilizer -22-

Shutter speed -24-

F number -24-

Gain value -24-

Soft skin mode -21-

Tele macro -21-

Fade (White) -21-

Fade (Black) -21-

Color night view function -20-

0 Lux night view function -20-

Zoom microphone -19-

Microphone sensitivity level -19-

Wind noise reduction -21-

Sports mode (Scene mode) -22-

Portrait mode (Scene mode) -22-

Low light mode (Scene mode) -22-

Spotlight mode (Scene mode) -22-

Surf & snow mode (Scene mode) -22-

Auto white balance -23-

Indoor mode (recording under

incandescent lamp) -23-

Outdoor mode -23-

CINEMA

AUTO

MNL

MF:

5k:

EIS

You are attempting to record pictures on a tape with the

accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE]

position.

You are attempting audio dubbing or digital dubbing on a

tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed

in the [SAVE] position.

1/500:

F2.4:

6dB:

CHECK REMOTE MODE:

An incorrect remote control mode has been selected. This

is only displayed at the first operation of the remote

control after powering-on. -16-

0Lux

ZOOM

WRONG TAPE FORMAT:

You are attempting to play back a tape section that has

been recorded with a different TV system. This cassette is

incompatible.

UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED):

Audio dubbing cannot be performed because the original

recording was in LP mode.

UNABLE TO A.DUB:

AWB

You are attempting to perform audio dubbing on a

non-recorded tape.

COPY PROTECTED:

Images cannot be recorded correctly because the

medium is protected by a copy guard.

NEED HEAD CLEANING:

The video heads are dirty. -35-

PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:

An irregularity in the equipment has been detected. Press

the reset button (-7-). This may solve the problem.

CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:

White balance adjustment mode -23-

Playback indications

¥:

D/E:

;1/2;:

Recording underway

Playback -25-

Pause -25-

Fast-forward/Cue playback -25-

Rewind/Review playback -25-

Slow motion playback -25-

Frame-by-frame playback -25-

Variable-speed search -26-

Repeat playback -25-

Audio dubbing -29-

Audio dubbing pause -29-

Blank search -18-

Audio recording mode -31-

Volume adjustment -25-

You are attempting to select the item on the

[SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

switch is set to [AUTO].

2k5:

REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR:

A.DUB ¥:

A.DUB ;:

At the time of 0 Lux night view mode, when LCD monitor

is not reversed, it displays. When the LCD monitor is

rotated by 180° towards the lens, the brightness of the

LCD monitor cannot be adjusted.

12bit, 16bit:

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Others

Functions cannot be used simultaneously

Before requesting repair (Problems and

solutions)

Some functions in the camera-recorder are disabled or cannot

be selected due to its specifications. The table below shows

examples of functions restricted by conditions.

Power/Body

1: The camera-recorder power cannot be turned on.

• Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery.

• The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the

battery to the AC adapter for 5 to 10 seconds. If the camera-

recorder still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.

2: The camera-recorder power is turned off automatically.

• If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and do not

operate the camera-recorder for about 5 continuous minutes,

the power is automatically turned off for tape protection and

power conservation. To resume recording, turn the [OFF/ON]

switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to [ON] again. (-31-)

3: The camera-recorder power does not stay on long

enough.

• Is the battery low? If the remaining battery power indication is

flashing or the message “LOW BATTERY” is displayed, the

battery has run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully

charged battery. (-9-)

• Has condensation occurred? When you carry the camera-

recorder from a cold place into a warm place, condensation

may occur inside it. If so, the power is turned off

automatically, disabling all operations except for taking

cassettes out. Wait until the condensation indication

disappears. (-35-)

Functions

Conditions which disable the

functions

≥Image stabilizer

≥When the color night view

function is used

≥Backlight

compensation

≥When the iris/gain is set

≥When the color night view

function is used

≥Soft skin

≥Tele-macro

≥Recording check

≥Color Night View

≥While recording to a tape

≥Zoom microphone

≥Wind noise reduction

≥An external microphone is used

≥Scene mode

≥When setting the

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

switch to [AUTO]

≥When the color night view

function is used

≥Change of white

balance

≥When digital zoom (10k or

higher) is used

≥When the color night view

function is used

4: Battery runs down quickly.

• Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC adapter.

(-9-)

• Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place? The

battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places,

the operating time of the battery becomes shorter.

• Has the battery worn out? The battery has a limited life. If the

operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully

charged, depending on the usage, the battery has worn out

and can no longer be used.

5: The camera-recorder cannot be operated though

powered up. The camera-recorder does not operate

normally.

≥When a menu is displayed

≥Adjusting the shutter

speed, iris/gain

≥When the color night view

function is used

≥When the scene mode is used

≥Variable-speed search ≥During repeat playback

≥Audio dubbing ≥The section of a tape recorded in

LP mode

≥The blank section of a tape

≥Sounds sent through the DV

terminal

• Remove the cassette and then press the reset button. (-35-) If

normal conditions are not restored yet, turn off the power.

Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.

6: The cassette cannot be removed.

• Does the power lamp comes on when opening the cassette

cover? (-11-) Make sure that the battery and the AC adapter

are properly connected. (-9-)

• Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the battery and

remove the cassette.

• Close the cassette cover completely, and fully open it again.

(-11-)

7: No operation other than cassette removal can be

performed.

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation

indication disappears. (-35-)

8: The remote control does not function.

• Has the button-type battery of the remote control run out?

Replace it with a new button-type battery. (-15-)

• Is the setting on the remote control correct? If the setting on

the remote control is not in agreement with the [REMOTE]

setting on the camera-recorder, the remote control does not

operate. (-16-)

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Recording

Playback (Sound)

1: Recording does not start although power is supplied to

the camera-recorder and the cassette is correctly

inserted.

• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette

open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be

performed. (-11-)

• Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new cassette.

• Is the recording mode set? When in the playback mode,

recording cannot be performed. (-18-)

• Has condensation occurred? No operation other than

cassette removal can be performed when condensation

occurs. Wait until the condensation indication disappears.

(-35-)

1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the

camera-recorder or the headphones.

0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [W/T] lever

to display the volume indication and adjust it. (-25-)

2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.

• Have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX]? If you set

[AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] and dub audio to a recorded tape,

you can hear the sound on recording and the sound dubbed

at a later time. To hear the sounds separately, set to [ST1] or

[ST2]. (-29-)

• Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >> [STEREO] and

reproduced a picture containing the main sound and sub

sound? Set to [L] to hear main sound, and set to [R] to hear

the sub sound. (-31-)

• Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is open, the camera-

recorder may not operate normally. Close the cassette cover.

(-11-)

2: A cassette cannot be inserted.

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation

3: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.

• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette

open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), audio dubbing cannot be

performed. (-11-)

• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in

LP mode? LP mode does not allow audio dubbing. (-18-)

4: The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was

performed.

• If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made in [16bit]

mode, the original sound will be erased. If you wish to

preserve the original sound, be sure to select [12bit] mode

when recording.

indication disappears.

3: Auto focus function does not work.

• Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus mode is

selected, focus is automatically adjusted.

• There are some recording subjects and surroundings for

which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (-38-) If so,

use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (-24-)

• Is the color night view function set? When the color night

view function is working, focusing shifts into the manual

mode.

5: Sounds cannot be played back.

• Although a cassette with no audio dubbing is being played,

have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2]? To play

back a cassette with no audio dubbing, set [12bit AUDIO] >>

[ST1]. (-29-)

• Is the variable speed search function working? Press the

[VAR. SEARCH] button on the remote control to cancel the

variable speed search function. (-26-)

Indications

1:A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in the screen

center.

• Read the contents and respond to them. (-32-)

2:The time code becomes inaccurate.

0 The time code indication counter may not be constant in the

reversed slow-motion playback, but this is not a malfunction.

3:The remaining tape time indication disappears.

• The remaining tape time indication may disappear

temporarily during frame-by-frame playback or other

operation. If you continue ordinary recording or playback, the

indication is restored.

Playback (Pictures)

1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during cue or

review playback.

• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems. It

is not a malfunction.

2: Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and

review playback.

• Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the scene, but

4:The remaining tape time Indication does not match the

actual remaining tape time.

• If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded,

the remaining tape time cannot be correctly displayed.

• In some cases, the remaining tape time indication may show

remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the

actual remaining tape time.

5:A function indication such as mode indication,

remaining tape time indication, or time code indication is

not shown.

this is not a malfunction.

3: Although the camera-recorder is correctly connected to

a TV, playback images cannot be seen.

• Have you selected video input on the TV? Please read the

operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that

matches the input terminals used for the connection.

4: Playback picture is not clear.

• Are the heads of the camera-recorder dirty? If the heads are

dirty, playback image cannot be clear. Clean the heads by

using the head cleaner for digital video. (-35-)

• If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises may appear

on the screen. Wipe the soil off the terminal with a soft cloth,

and then connect the cable to the AV terminal.

• Is a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy

guard) being recorded? When a protected picture is played

back by the camera-recorder, mosaic-like patterns appear on

the picture.

• If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other

than the tape running condition, warning, and date

indications disappear.

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Cautions for Use

1:The indication disappears, the screen is frozen, or no

operation can be performed.

ª About condensation

• Turn off the power to the camera-recorder. If the power

cannot be turned off, press the [RESET] button, or detach

the battery or AC adapter and then reattach it. After that, turn

on the power again. If normal operation is still not restored,

detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you

purchased the camera-recorder from.

If you turn the camera-recorder on when condensation occurs

on the head or the tape, condensation Indication [3] (yellow

or red) is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and

the messages [3DEW DETECT] or [3EJECT TAPE] (only

when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the procedure

below.

2:“PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed.

• An irregularity in the camera-recorder has been automatically

detected. Remove the cassette for data protection and then

press the [RESET] button. The camera-recorder will be

activated.

3 in yellow:

Dews are slightly adhering on the head or the tape.

3 in red:

Dews are adhering on the head or the tape.

1 Remove the tape if it is inserted.

≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the cassette holder. This

is not a malfunction.

2 Leave the camera-recorder with the cassette cover

closed to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature.

When [3] in yellow

≥You cannot use the Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

Leave the camera-recorder for about 30 minutes.

When [3] in red

≥The power lamp blinks for about 1 minute and then the

camera-recorder automatically turns off. Leave it for about

2 to 3 hours.

3 Turn the camera-recorder on again, set it to the Tape

Recording/Playback Mode and then check if the

condensation indication disappears.

Especially in cold areas, moisture may be frozen. If so, it may

take more time before the condensation indication disappears.

Watch for condensation even before the condensation

Indication is displayed.

≥The condensation indication may not appear depending on

circumstances. When condensation occurs on the lens or the

camera-recorder, it may also occur on the head and the tape.

Do not open the cassette cover.

• If you do not press the [RESET] button, the power to the

camera-recorder is turned off automatically about 1 minute

later.

• Even after you press the [RESET] button, the indication may

still appear repeatedly. If so, the camera-recorder needs

repair. Detach the power connected, and consult the dealer

who you purchased the camera-recorder from. Do not

attempt to repair the appliance by yourself.

When the lens is fogged:

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

fogging disappears naturally.

ª About dirty heads

If video heads (the parts that closely contact with the tape)

become dirty, normal recording and playback are not

properly performed. Clean the heads with the digital video

head cleaner.

≥Insert the head cleaner into the camera-recorder, set it to the

Tape Playback Mode, and play it back for about 10 seconds.

(If you do not stop the playback, it automatically stops about

15 seconds later.)

≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.

If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD CLEANING”

appears during recording. During playback, moreover, the

following symptoms appear.

≥Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the sound is

interrupted.

≥Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes appear.

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When normal playback cannot be performed even after the

head cleaning

Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning

the camera-recorder.

One possible cause is that normal recording could not be

performed because the heads were dirty at the time of

recording. Clean the heads, and perform recording and

playback again. If normal playback can be performed, the

heads are clean. Before an important recording, be sure to

conduct a test recording to make sure that normal recording

can be performed.

≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the problem

may be attributable to the tape. If so, try another cassette.

≥During playback, the picture or sound may be interrupted

momentarily, but this is not a malfunction of the camera-

recorder. (One possible cause is that the playback is

interrupted by dirt or dust that momentarily adheres to the

heads.)

≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out the AC mains

lead from the AC mains socket.

≥The camera-recorder body may be discolored and the surface

finish may peel off.

≥Wipe the camera-recorder with a soft dry cloth to remove dust

and fingerprints. To remove stubborn stains, wring well a cloth

that is soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water and

wipe the camera-recorder with it. Afterwards, wipe it with a dry

cloth.

≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions.

Do not use this camera-recorder for surveillance purposes

or other business use.

≥If you use the camera-recorder for a long time, the internal

temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause

malfunction.

ª About the camera-recorder

≥When the camera-recorder is used for a long time, the

camera-recorder body becomes warm, but this is not a

malfunction.

ª About the battery

The battery used in the camera-recorder is a rechargeable

lithium ion battery. This battery is susceptible to temperature

and humidity, and the effect of temperature increases with

increasing or decreasing temperature. In the low temperature

range, the fully charged indication may not appear, or the low

battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after the start of

use. At high temperature, moreover, the protection function

may work, disabling use of the camera-recorder.

Be sure to detach the battery after use

Keep the camera-recorder away from magnetized

equipment such as a cellular phones, microwave ovens,

TVs, and video game equipment.

≥If you use the camera-recorder on or near a TV, images or

sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave

radiation.

≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or images may be

distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or

large motors.

≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by digital circuits

including microprocessor may adversely affect the camera-

recorder, causing the disturbance of images and sounds.

≥If the camera-recorder is affected by such equipment and

does not function properly, turn off the camera-recorder

power and detach the battery or AC adapter. Then, connect

the battery or AC adapter again and turn on the camera-

recorder power.

≥If the battery 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.

Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording.

≥Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the period during

you want to record pictures in. In cold places such as a ski

resort, the period during which you can record pictures is

shortened.

Do not use your camera-recorder near radio transmitters

or high-voltage cables.

≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high-voltage

cables, recorded images or sounds may be adversely

affected.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the

camera-recorder.

≥If the camera-recorder is sprayed with such chemicals, the

camera-recorder body may become deformed and the

surface finish may peel off.

≥When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC adapter so that

you can recharge the batteries at your destination.

If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the

terminals are deformed.

≥Attaching a deformed battery to the camera-recorder or AC

adapter may damage the camera-recorder or AC adapter.

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.

≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free from

humidity, with as constant temperature as possible.

(Recommended temperature: 59 oF (15 oC) to 77 oF (25 oC),

Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)

≥Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten

the life of the battery.

≥If the battery is kept in a high-temperature, high-humidity, or

oily-smoky places, the terminals may rust and cause

malfunctions.

≥To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend

you charge it once every year and store it again after you

have completely used up the charged capacity.

≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should

be removed.

≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the

camera-recorder for a long time.

When you use your camera-recorder in a sandy or dusty

place such as on a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get

into the body and terminals of the camera-recorder. Also,

protect the camera-recorder from getting wet.

≥Sand or dust may damage the camera-recorder or cassette.

(Care should be taken when inserting and removing a

cassette.)

≥If sea water splashes onto the camera-recorder, wet a soft

cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the

camera-recorder body carefully. Then, wipe it again

thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.

While carrying the camera-recorder, do not drop or bump

it.

≥A strong impact on the camera-recorder may break its

housing, causing it to malfunction.

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Do not throw old battery into fire.

≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an

ª LCD monitor/viewfinder

LCD monitor

explosion.

≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth.

≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation

may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth.

≥If your camera-recorder is extremely cold, the LCD monitor is

slightly darker than usual immediately after you turn the

power on. However, as the internal temperature increases, it

goes back to normal brightness.

≥If the operating time is very short even after the battery has

been recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a

new battery.

ª About the AC adapter

≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more time than

normal.

≥If 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 battery

temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently,

recharging starts automatically. So, wait for a while. If the

lamp still continues flashing even after the recharging, the

battery or AC adapter may be faulty. If so, please contact a

dealer.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to

produce the LCD monitor 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.

≥If you use the AC adapter near a radio, radio reception may

be disturbed. Keep the AC adapter 1 m (3 feet) or more away

from radio.

≥When using the AC adapter, it may generate whirring sounds.

However, this is normal.

≥After 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.)

Viewfinder

≥To remove dust from inside the viewfinder, dismount the

viewfinder first. When the dust is difficult to remove, get rid of

it with a cotton swab dampened with water. Then wipe the

viewfinder with a dry cotton swab.

≥To clean the inside of the Viewfinder, remove the Eyecup 1,

then keep pressing 2 and pull the cover 3 out.

≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adapter and battery

clean.

ª About the cassette

Never place the cassette in a high temperature place.

≥The tape may be damaged, producing mosaic-like noise at

the time of playback.

When storing the cassette after use, be sure to rewind the

tape to the beginning and take it out.

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.

≥If the cassette is left for more than 6 months (depending on

the storage condition) in the camera-recorder or stopped

midway, the tape may sag and be damaged.

≥Once every 6 months, 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, the tape may be

deformed by expansion or shrinkage attributable to

temperature and humidity. The wound tape may stick to itself.

≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and humidity may

damage the tape. Such usage may cause damage to the

camera-recorder and the heads.

ª Periodical check-ups

≥To maintain the highest image quality, we recommend

replacing worn parts such as heads after approx. 1000 hours

of use. (This, however, depends on operating conditions

including temperature, humidity and dust.)

≥After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning, put the

cassette in the case to protect it from dust, and store it

upright.

Keep the cassette away from strong magnetism.

≥Apparatuses using magnets such as magnetic necklaces and

toys have magnetic force that is stronger than expected, and

they may erase the contents of a recording or may increase

noise.

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ª White balance

Explanation of terms

The image recorded by the camera-recorder may become

bluish or reddish under the influence of light sources. To avoid

such phenomena, adjust the white balance.

White balance adjustment determines the white color under

different light sources. By recognizing which is the white color

under sunlight and which is the white color under a fluorescent

lamp, the camera-recorder can adjust the balance among the

other colors.

ª Automatic white balance

White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and

adjusts so the white color will become a pure white. The

camera-recorder determines the hue of light that comes

through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the

recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This is

called automatic white balance adjustment. However, since the

camera-recorder only stores white color information under

several light sources, automatic white balance adjustment does

not function normally under the other light sources.

Since white color is the reference of all colors (light), the

camera-recorder can record pictures in a natural hue if it can

recognize the reference white color.

ª Auto focus

10 000K

000K

Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens forward and

backward inside the camera-recorder to bring the subject into

focus.

000K

Auto focus has the following characteristics

≥Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more

clearly.

≥Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus.

≥Focuses on the screen center only.

000K

Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not work correctly

in the following situations. Record pictures in the manual focus

mode.

Recording a subject with one end located closer to the

camera-recorder and the other end farther away from it

≥As auto focus adjusts at the center of an image, it may be

impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both the

foreground and background.

Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass

≥The subject behind the glass will not be focused because

the focus is on the dirty glass.

Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with

glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects

≥The recording subject may become blurry because the

camera-recorder focuses on the objects with glossy

surfaces or on highly reflective objects.

10)

11)

000K

12)

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. For light

outside the functional auto white balance adjustment range,

use the manual white balance adjustment mode.

1) The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment

on this camera-recorder

2) Blue sky

3) TV screen

4) Cloudy sky (rain)

5) Sunlight

6) White fluorescent lamp

7) 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset

8) 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset

9) Halogen light bulb

10) Incandescent light bulb

11) Sunrise or sunset

Recording a subject in dark surroundings

≥The camera-recorder cannot focus correctly because the

light information that comes through the lens decreases

considerably.

Recording a fast-moving subject

≥As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it cannot

keep up with a fast-moving subject.

Recording a subject with little contrast

≥A subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may

become blurry because the camera-recorder achieves

focus based upon the vertical lines of an image.

12) Candlelight

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AC adapter

Specifications

Power source:

AC 110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz, 18 w

DC OUT:

8.4 V, 1.2 A (Battery Charging)

Camera-Recorder

7.8 V, 1.4 A (Supplying)

Power source:

DC 7.9/7.2 V

Power consumption:

indicates safety information.

Recording

5.0 W (Maximum)

Dimensions (WkHkD):

70 mm k44.5 mm k116 mm

indicates safety information.

(2-13/16 inches k1-13/16 inches k4-5/8 inches )

Mass:

Approx. 160 g (0.35 lb)

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)

Video

Weight and dimensions are approximate values.

Specifications may change without prior notice.

Recording system:

Digital component

Television system:

EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal

Audio

Recording system:

PCM digital recording

16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch)

Image sensor:

1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor

(Effective pixels: moving picture/290 Kk3, Total: 460 Kk3)

Lens:

Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8, Focal length; 2.45 mm to 24.5 mm,

Macro (Full range AF)

Filter diameter:

43 mm

Zoom:

10:1 Power zoom

Monitor:

2.5-inch LCD

Viewfinder:

Color electronic viewfinder

Microphone:

Stereo (with a zoom function)

Speaker:

1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm

Standard illumination:

1,400 lx

Minimum required illumination:

1 lx (Color Night View Mode)

Video output level:

1.0 Vp-p, 75 h

S-Video output level:

Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h

C Output: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 h

Audio output level (Line):

316 mV, 600 h

Mic input:

Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo mini jack)

Digital interface:

DV input/output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)

Dimensions (WkHkD):

Approx. 216 mm k225 mm k432 mm

(8-9/16 inches k8-7/8 inches k17-1/16 inches )

(excluding the projection part)

Mass:

Approx. 2000 g (4.4 lb)

(without supplied battery, DV cassette and lens cap)

Approx. 2120 g (4.664 lb)

(with supplied battery, DV cassette and lens cap)

Operating temperature:

0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)

Operating humidity:

10% to 80%

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Av angel Urraza Num. 1209 Col. de Valle 03100 Mexico, D.F. (52) 1 951 2127

Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc.

San Gabriel Industrial Park, 65th Infantry Ave., Km. 9.5, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00630 (787) 750-4300

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