Panasonic NV GS250GN User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No.

NV-GS250GN

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Contents

Information for your safety ................................... 2

Playback mode

Playing back tape............................................... 33

Slow-motion playback/

Before using

frame-by-frame playback................................. 34

Variable-speed search function.......................... 34

Playback on TV.................................................. 35

Playing back card............................................... 35

Deleting files recorded on a card ....................... 36

Formatting a card............................................... 37

Protecting files on a card.................................... 37

Writing the printing data on a card

Accessories.......................................................... 4

Optional................................................................ 4

Parts identification and handling.......................... 4

Fitting the lens cap .............................................. 6

The one-touch free-style grip belt ........................ 7

Using the LCD monitor......................................... 7

Using the viewfinder............................................. 8

Power supply ....................................................... 8

Charging time and recordable time...................... 9

Inserting/removing a cassette ............................ 10

Inserting/removing a card .................................. 11

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

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

How to use the joystick ...................................... 12

Switching the language...................................... 14

Using the menu screen...................................... 14

Setting date and time......................................... 15

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder...................... 15

Using the remote control.................................... 16

Free style remote control with mic ..................... 18

(DPOF setting) ................................................ 37

Edit mode

Recording from a tape onto a card..................... 39

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing)......................................................... 39

Recording the contents of other equipment ....... 40

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing).............................................. 41

Audio dubbing .................................................... 42

Printing pictures by directly connecting to

the printer (PictBridge) .................................... 43

Record mode

Check before recording...................................... 19

Recording on a tape........................................... 20

Recording still pictures on a card while

recording image onto a tape............................ 20

Check the recording........................................... 21

Blank search function......................................... 21

Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot)...................................................... 21

Zoom in/out function .......................................... 23

Recording yourself............................................. 23

Quick start.......................................................... 24

Backlight compensation function ....................... 24

Night view functions........................................... 24

Soft skin mode ................................................... 25

Tele-macro function ........................................... 25

Fade in/fade out function ................................... 26

Wind noise reduction function............................ 26

Using the built-in video flash.............................. 26

Self-timer recording............................................ 27

Recording images for wide-screen TVs............. 28

Image stabilizer function .................................... 28

Continuous Photoshot........................................ 29

Recording in various situations

Menu list............................................................. 45

Menus related to taking pictures ........................ 47

Menus related to playback ................................. 47

Other menus ...................................................... 48

Others

Indications.......................................................... 49

Warning/alarm indications.................................. 50

Functions cannot be used simultaneously ......... 52

Before requesting repair

(Problems and solutions)................................. 53

Cautions for Use ................................................ 56

Explanation of terms .......................................... 60

Specifications

Specifications..................................................... 61

(Scene mode).................................................. 29

Recording in natural colours

(White balance) ............................................... 30

Manual focus adjustment ................................... 31

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ....... 32

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Parts identification and handling

Before using

Accessories

ª Camera

The followings are the accessories supplied with

this product.

(1)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(8)

(9)

(1) Built-in video flash -26-

(2) Recording lamp -47-

(3) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -23-, -26-

(4) Grip belt

(One-touch free style grip belt) -7-

(5) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

(6) White balance sensor -31-

(7) Remote control sensor -17-

(8) Lock button -7-

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(9) Lock cover -7-

(13)

1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead

-8-

2) Battery pack -8-

(10)

(11)

(12)

REMOTE/MIC

3) Remote control, button-type battery -16-

4) Free style remote control with mic -18-

5) Lens cap -6-

6) AV cable -39-

7) Shoulder strap -6-

8) Digital video head cleaner -57-

9) USB cable and CD-ROM -43-

(10) Audio-video input/output terminal [AV]

-39-

≥Use the supplied AV cable or headphones

only, otherwise audio may not be played

back normally.

Optional

1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11GN)

Headphone terminal [Ë]

(11) Terminal for free style remote control

2) Battery pack (lithium/CGR-DU06/640mAh)

3) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU07/680mAh)

4) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150mAh)

5) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh)

6) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh)

7) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW4307ME)

8) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT4314NE)

9) Filter kit (VW-LF43WE)

10) Video DC light (VW-LDC10E)

11) Video DC light (VW-LDH3E)

12) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

13) Light bulb for video DC light (VW-LL3E)

14) Stereo zoom microphone (VW-VMH3E)

15) Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)

16) Video flash (VW-FLH3E)

with mic [REMOTE] -18-

Microphone terminal [MIC]

≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used as an external microphone.

≥When the movie camera is connected with

AC Adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard

depending on microphone type. In that

case, please switch to battery for power

supply and noise will stop.

(12) USB terminal [ ] -43-

(13) Speaker -33-

17) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

18) DV cable (VW-CD1E)

19) Jacket pouch (VW-SJ05E)

≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

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(28) Reset button [RESET] -51-

(17)

(18)

(29) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -15-

Power LCD lamp -15-

(30) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] -19-, -29-, -32-

(31) Card access lamp -11-

(32) DV terminal [DV] -41-

(33) Card slot cover -11-

(14)

(19)

(20)

(21)

(22)

(15)

(16)

(23)

(34) Card slot -11-

(24)

S-VIDEO

(36)

(37)

(14) Viewfinder -8-, -59-

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.

(38)

(39)

(35)

(35) Cassette holder -10-

(36) Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -10-

(37) Cassette cover -10-

(38) Zoom lever [W/T] -23-

Volume lever [s /VOLr] -33-

(39) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -20-

(15) Battery holder

(16) Battery eject button [PUSH BATT] -9-

(17) Power switch [OFF/ON] -12-

(18) Power lamp -12-

(19) Quick start recording button

[QUICK START] -24-

Quick start recording lamp -24-

(20) Menu button [MENU] -14-

(21) Joystick -12-

(22) Mode dial -12-

(23) Recording start/stop button -20-

(24) S-Video input/output terminal [S-VIDEO]

-35-

(40)

(28)

(29)

(25)

(26)

(40) Smart accessory shoe

(30)

(31)

(27)

The stereo zoom microphone /VW-VMH3E

(optional) or the video DC light/VW-LDH3E

(optional) should be mounted here.

≥When using an accessory for the smart

accessory shoe, the power is supplied from this

product.

(32)

(33)

(34)

≥When mounting or removing the accessory,

extend the viewfinder (1).

(25) Focus ring -31-

(26) LCD monitor -7-, -59-

Due to limitations in LCD production

technology, there may be some tiny bright or

dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.

However, this is not a malfunction and does

not affect the recorded picture.

(27) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -7-

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Before using

In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it

counterclockwise 1. In order to fit it, put into slot

2, and then rotate it clockwise.

≥Fit the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter

Kit (VW-LF43WE; optional) in front of the lens

hood. Do not fit the other accessories on the

hood. (Except for the lens cap)

≥When fitting the tele conversion lens

(VW-LT4314NE; optional) or the wide

conversion lens (VW-LW4307ME; optional), first

remove the lens hood.

(41)

≥When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter

and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the

[W/T] lever is pressed toward the [W] side, the

4 corners of an image will be darkened.

(Vignetting)

(41) Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional

tripod/VW-CT45E. (Please carefully read the

operating instructions for how to attach the tripod

to the camera.)

≥When the tripod is used, operate the camera

from the free style remote control with mic for

convenience. (When not using the remote

control, attach the clip to the grip belt for

convenience. When you move with remote

control attached to a pocket, etc., take care to

avoid falling of the tripod.)

Fitting the lens cap

Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

1 Remove the grip belt. Run the end of the

lens cap cord through the hole in the grip

belt attachment part and run the lens cap

through the lens cap cord.

≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the

tripod is used. Insert the card first and then

attach the tripod.

(42)

≥The lens cap removed can be hung on the lens

cap fixture. (It cannot be hung if the grip belt is

used as a hand strap.)

(42) Shoulder strap fixture

≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through

the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend

part 3 by at least 2 cm.

≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly.

≥To fit or remove the lens cap, hold both sides of

the lens cap with the tips of your first 2 fingers.

(43)

(43) Lens hood

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ª To use as a grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

The one-touch free-style grip belt

1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

ª To use as a hand strap

If you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you

can carry or handle this camera more easily.

1 Open the lock cover 1 by pinching the

projections 2 on both sides. Press the lock

button 3 to remove the grip belt.

1Flip the belt.

2Adjust the length.

3Fix the belt.

≥When removing the grip belt, tightly hold the

camera with both hands.

≥After removing the grip belt, restore the lock

cover to the original position.

Using the LCD monitor

You can record the image while viewing it on the

LCD monitor opened.

1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor open part

and pull the LCD monitor out in the

direction of the arrow.

2 Adjust the belt length.

OPEN

1Flip the belt.

2Slide 1 in the direction indicated by the arrow.

3Fix the belt.

3 Put your hand through the strap.

≥The viewfinder will go off.

≥It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you

prefer.

≥Use the free style remote control with mic for

more convenience.

≥Hold the movie camera not to cover the

microphones or the sensors with your hands.

1 180o

2 90o

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

90o 2 towards the viewfinder.

ª To restore the strap to the grip belt

≥When returning the grip belt to the grip belt

attachment part, press the lock cover 1 and

check if the grip belt is securely locked.

≥The brightness and colour 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.

≥Check that the card slot cover is closed.

≥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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Using the viewfinder

Power supply

ª Extending the viewfinder

1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by

pinching the 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 (-9-)

≥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

adaptor, then the battery will not get charged.

Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.

1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC

adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2 Put the battery on the battery mount by

aligning the mark, and then securely plug it

in.

ª Lifting up the viewfinder

1 Lift it up by pinching the viewfinder

extension knob.

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.

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

≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

from the menu.

1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC

adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2 Connect the DC input lead to the AC

adaptor.

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3 Connect the DC input lead to this product.

Charging time and recordable time

≥Lift up the viewfinder beforehand.

≥The output plug of the AC mains lead is not

completely connected to the AC adaptor

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 movie camera. Or do not use

the power cord of other equipment for the

movie camera.

The times shown in the table below show the

times at a temperature of 25oC 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/

CGA-DU12

(7.2 V/

2 h. 25 min.

2 h. 5 min.

(1 h. 55 min.)

1 h. 5 min.

(1 h.)

ª Fitting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and

slide it until it clicks.

1150 mAh)

CGA-DU14

(7.2 V/

1360 mAh)

2 h. 45 min.

2 h. 20 min.

(2 h. 10 min.)

1 h. 10 min.

(1 h. 5 min.)

3 h. 55 min.

3 h. 30 min.

(3 h. 15 min.)

1 h. 45 min.

(1 h. 40 min.)

1 h. 40 min.

1 h. 5 min.

(1 h.)

CGA-DU21

(7.2 V/

2040 mAh)

ª Removing the battery

While pushing the [PUSH BATT] button, slide the

battery (or the DC input lead) to remove it.

CGR-DU06

(7.2 V/

640 mAh)

35 min.

(30 min.)

CGA-DU07

(7.2 V/

680 mAh)

1 h. 30 min.

1 h. 10 min.

(1 h. 5 min.)

35 min.

PUSH

BATT

(35 min.)

A Charging time

B Maximum continuously recordable time

C Intermittent recordable time

≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not

fall.

(The intermittent recordable time refers to

recordable time when the recording and stopping

operations are repeated.)

“1 h. 10 min.” indicates 1 hour 10 minutes.

≥The battery CGA-DU12 is supplied.

≥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.

≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12,

CGA-DU14 and CGA-DU21 for long time

recording (2 hours or more for continuous

recording, 1 hour or more for intermittent

recording).

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≥The recordable time will become shorter in the

≥After using, make sure to rewind the cassette

completely, remove it, and put it in a case. Store

the case in an upright position. (-58-)

≥When condensation is formed on the lens or the

main unit of the movie camera, even if no

condensation alarm is indicated, condensation

may have formed on the heads or the cassette

tape. Do not open the cassette cover. (-56-)

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.

≥When you use accessories fitted on the

camera’s smart accessory shoe such as the

stereo zoom microphone and video DC light,

etc.

≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The

main unit of the movie camera being used will

also heat up. This is normal.

≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity,

the display will change: r # s #

t # u # v. If the battery

discharges, then u (v) will flash.

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.

ª Inserting/removing the cassette

≥When the cassette holder is in action, do not

touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.

≥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.

Inserting/removing a cassette

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

cassette cover.

≥Close the cassette cover tightly.

≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get

anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette

holder will come out.

2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/

remove the cassette.

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 inserting a cassette, orient it as shown

in the figure, and then securely insert it as far

as it goes.

SAVE

≥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.

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ª Card access lamp

Inserting/removing a card

Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to turn

the power [OFF].

≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power

turned on, this camera may malfunction or the

data recorded on the card may be lost.

1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the

card slot cover.

≥When the camera accesses the card (reading,

recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access

lamp lights up.

≥If the following operations are performed when

the access lamp is lit, then the card or the

recorded data may be damaged or the camera

may malfunction.

≥Opening the card slot cover and inserting or

removing the card

≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode

dial

2 Insert/remove the card into/from the card

slot.

ª SD Memory Card

≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD

Memory Card label corresponds to the total

amount of capacity to protect and manage the

conventional memory for a movie camera,

personal computer or other equipment.

≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1

towards you and push it straight in with one

stroke as far as it goes.

≥When removing the card, open the card slot

cover and press the centre of the card and

then pull it straight out.

ª Concerning the write protection

switch on the SD Memory Card

≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection

switch on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK],

you cannot write to the card, erase the data on

it, or format it. If it is moved back, you can.

3 Securely close the card slot cover.

ª Concerning the card

≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the

card.

≥Do not format the card with another movie

camera or any personal computer. This

operation may make the card unusable.

≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the

movie camera or the card may damage or erase

the data stored on the card. We recommend

saving important data on a personal computer

by using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, and

USB reader/writer.

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Turning the camera on

Selecting a mode

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.

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

ª How to turn on the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

≥The power lamp lights up.

: Tape recording mode

Use this when you record the image on a tape.

(Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures

on a card while recording images on a tape.)

: Tape playback mode

Use this to play back a tape.

: Card recording mode

Use this to record still pictures on a card.

ª How to turn off the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

: Picture playback mode

Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on

a card.

≥The power lamp goes off.

: PC mode

You can view or edit the images recorded on a

card on your personal computer.

(Refer to the operating instructions for PC

connection.)

How to use the joystick

ª Basic joystick operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection

of files to be played back on the multi-image

display

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select

an item or file, and then push in the centre to set

it.

1 Select by moving up.

2 Select by moving down.

3 Select by moving left.

4 Select by moving right.

5 Determine by pushing the centre.

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4) Card recording mode

ª Joystick and screen display

Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be

displayed on the screen. Each push switches the

display as follows depending on the mode.

(In the Tape playback mode or the Picture

playback mode, the icons will be automatically

displayed on the screen.)

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

[AUTO])

OFF

1) Tape recording mode

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

[AUTO])

Tele-macro

-25-

-24-

Soft skin mode

Backlight compensation

OFF

5) Card recording mode

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

[MANUAL])

Tele-macro

-25-

-26-

-24-

-21-

Soft skin mode

OFF

Fade

Backlight compensation

Night view/0 Lux night view

Recording check

White balance

Shutter speed

Iris or gain value

Select/Adjust

-30-

2) Tape recording mode

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

[MANUAL])

-30-

Select/Adjust

6) Picture playback mode

OFF

White balance

Shutter speed

Iris or gain value

Select/Adjust

-30-

Playback/stop

Erase

-35-

-36-

-35-

-30-

Select/Adjust

Playback previous picture

Playback next picture

3) Tape playback mode

OFF

Playback/pause

Stop

-33-

Rewind (review playback)

Fast forward (cue playback)

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5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

Switching the language

You can switch the language on the screen

display or the menu screen.

1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired

language.

6 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be set.

Using the menu screen

For each individual menu, please refer to -45-.

7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

≥The menu corresponding to the mode

selected by the mode dial is displayed.

≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is

displayed.

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the top menu.

ª To exit the menu screen

Press the [MENU] button.

ª To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

ª About the menu setting

≥The menu screen does not appear during

recording. And you cannot record when the

menu screen appears.

3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

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.

4 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the sub-menu.

ENTER

2 Select a menu item.

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

[ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the

main unit.

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST

ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED

PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY,

CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER

CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.

VAR.

ENTER

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder

ª Adjusting the brightness and colour

3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu

screen.

level

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

[YES].

VAR.

ENTER

Setting date and time

If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then

adjust it.

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be adjusted.

[LCD SET]

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card

Recording Mode.

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

:Brightness of the LCD monitor

:Colour level of the LCD monitor

[EVF SET]

:Brightness of the viewfinder

EVF

3 Move the joystick left or right to move the

bar indication representing the brightness.

4 Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to

complete the settings.

2 Move the joystick left or right in order to

select the item to be set. Then move the

joystick up or down to set the desired value.

≥The year will change as follows:

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

≥The 24-hour clock is used.

≥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.

3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

ª About date/time

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

in lithium battery.

≥These settings will not affect the images actually

recorded.

≥Make sure to check the time before recording

because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

ª In order to increase the brightness of

the entire LCD monitor

1 Press the [POWER LCD] button.

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 adaptor 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.)

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.

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Using the remote control

≥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 adaptor

is used, the [POWER LCD] function will

automatically be activated.

ª Remote control

Using the remote control supplied will enable

controlling almost all the functions of this camera

to be controlled.

(1)

START/

STOP

DATE/ PHOTO

OSD

TIME

SHOT

ª Changing the picture quality on the

LCD monitor

1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD AI] >> [DYNAMIC] or

[NORMAL].

(2)

ZOOM

(3)

(4)

¥REC A.DUB

FF/

/REW PLAY

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

[DYNAMIC]: The image on the LCD monitor

becomes clear and vivid. Optimum

contrast and brightness are set

depending on the scenes recorded.

Clear and brilliant images are

presented. (The effect will vary

depending on the images

VAR.

(5)

ENTER

(1) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -45-

(2) On-screen display button [OSD] -35-

(3) Record button [¥REC] -40-, -41-

(4) Audio dubbing button [A.DUB] -42-

(5) Direction buttons [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] -15-

recorded.)

[NORMAL]: Switches to the standard picture

quality.

≥The effect will vary depending on the scene

recorded.

START/

STOP

DATE/ PHOTO

OSD

TIME

SHOT

≥The picture quality on the viewfinder will not be

affected.

ZOOM

¥REC A.DUB

≥This function is automatically set to [DYNAMIC]

when the brightness of the LCD monitor is

increased (when the [POWER LCD] lamp lights

up) and cannot be set to [NORMAL]

independently.

(7)

FF/

/REW PLAY

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

(6)

(8)

(9)

VAR.

ENTER

≥This will not affect the images to be recorded.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

towards the lens, the picture quality of the LCD

monitor is temporarily adjusted as if the

[LCD AI] is set to [NORMAL].

(6) Slow/frame-by-frame forward button

[E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) -34-

(7) Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢

(8) Search button [VAR. SEARCH] -34-

(9) Menu button [MENU] -14-

START/

STOP

(10)

DATE/ PHOTO

OSD

TIME

SHOT

(14)

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] ¢

(11) Rewind/review button [6]

(12) Pause button [;]

(13) Stop button [∫]

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(14) Recording start/stop button

[START/STOP] ¢

(15) Playback button [1]

(16) Fast forward/cue button [5]

(17) Enter button [ENTER] -15-

¢ means that these buttons function in the same

manner as the corresponding buttons on the

movie camera.

ª Selecting the remote control mode

If 2 cameras are used simultaneously, set the

mode for one pair of movie camera 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:

ª Install a button-type battery

Install the button-type battery supplied in the

remote control before using it.

1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the

battery holder.

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

[VCR2].

2 Setting on the remote control:

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

[VCR1]:

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

facing upward and get the battery holder

back in place.

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.

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.

≥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” (-50-) 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

movie camera may not operate properly even

within the usable ranges.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not

recharge, disassemble, heat above 100xC 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.

≥Within a 1 metre range, you can operate the

remote control from beside the remote control

sensor (LCD monitor side) of the movie camera.

ª Remote control usable range

≥The distance between the remote control and

the camera: Within approx. 5 m

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

right

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Before using

ª About the clip (on the backside)

Free style remote control with mic

This controller can be used from different high

and low angles. It is also handy when a tripod is

used. When you do not use the controller, attach

the clip to the grip belt. Left-handed users can use

this camera more easily.

(1)

(2)

(3)

When you move with the clip fitted to your pocket

or elsewhere, beware of knocking over the tripod

and causing the camera to fall off the table.

(4)

(5)

≥The [PHOTO SHOT] button on the free style

remote control with mic cannot be pressed

halfway.

(1) Microphone [MIC]

(2) Recording start/stop button [REC]

(3) Zoom lever [W/T]

(4) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT]

(5) Microphone switch button [TALK]

≥If the pin plug of the control is not inserted

securely into the [REMOTE] terminal as far as it

will go, normal operation may not be ensured.

≥Before using, make sure that the plug is

inserted securely into the terminal as far as it

will go.

ª Connect the free style remote control

with mic to the camera

1 Plug the free style remote control with mic

into the [REMOTE] terminal as far as it

goes.

REMOTE/MIC

ª Switching the microphone

Press the [TALK] button on the free style remote

control with mic, and the microphone on the

remote control will be activated instead of that on

the camera.

≥While this button is being pressed, [ ] appears

and the microphone on the remote control is

activated.

≥We recommend you talk with the microphone

approx. 10 cm away from your mouth.

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Record mode

ª About auto mode

Record mode

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

[AUTO], and colour balance (white balance) and

focusing will be adjusted automatically.

≥Auto white balance: -60-

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 movie camera.

≥Auto focusing: -60-

≥Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted

depending on light sources or scenes. If so,

manually adjust the white balance and focus.

ª Basic camera holding

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

≥Scene mode setting (-29-)

≥White balance setting (-30-)

≥Shutter speed setting (-32-)

≥Iris/gain value setting (-32-)

≥Focus setting (-31-)

ª 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].

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.

1) Hold the camera with both hands.

2) Run your hand through the grip belt.

3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with

your hands.

≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image

recorded in the LP mode. (-42-)

≥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.

4) Keep your arms near your body.

5) Slightly open your legs.

≥When you are in the open air, record pictures

with the sunlight as far in the background as

possible. If the subject is backlit, it will become

dark in the recording.

ª Check points

≥Remove the lens cap. (-6-)

≥Playback of the image on other digital video

equipment recorded in the LP mode.

≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback.

(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 (-7-)

≥Power supply (-8-)

≥Insert a cassette/card (-10-, -11-)

≥Setting date/time (-15-)

≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-15-)

≥Getting the remote control ready (-16-)

≥Setting SP/LP mode (-19-)

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Record mode

ª Concerning the remaining tape time

Recording on a tape

indication on the screen

Remove the lens cap. (-6-)

≥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.

(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.)

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

≥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.

1 Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

Recording still pictures on a card

while recording image onto a tape

You can record still pictures while recording

image onto a tape.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully while

recording image onto a tape.

2 Press the recording start/stop button again

to pause recording.

;

PHOTO

SHOT

≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded

on a card, refer to -62-.

≥When recording pictures onto a card, the

recording start/stop button is disabled.

≥You can select a picture quality for still pictures

to be recorded. (-22-)

≥The sizes of pictures to be recorded are [640].

≥In order to record still pictures with higher

quality, we recommend using the card recording

mode.

≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to -9-.

≥Carry out a recording check (-21-) to verify that

the image is recorded properly.

≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out

the blank search (-21-) .

ª On-screen display in the tape

recording mode

≥If the wide mode is used, you cannot record

images onto the card.

0h00m10s00f

R 0:30

≥The [PHOTO SHOT] button does not work if it is

pressed halfway.

3)¢

100

4)¢

5)¢

¢These indications are displayed only when the

card is inserted.

1) Recording time elapse

2) Remaining tape indication

3) Still picture size

4) Number of recordable still pictures

(When no picture can be recorded, this

indication will flash in red.)

5) Quality of still pictures

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Record mode

Check the recording

Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot)

The last image recorded is played back for 2 to

3 seconds. After checking, the camera will be set

to a recording pause.

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick during the recording

pause until the icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick down to select the

recording check icon [ ].

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway in

order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing

only)

≥If you set [OIS] to [ON], then the image

stabilizer function will be more effective.

(MEGA OIS will be indicated.)

≥The iris/gain value is fixed and this camera

focuses on the subject automatically.

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].

PHOTO

SHOT

ª Stopping blank search midway

through

Move the joystick down.

Shutter chance mark

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

camera will stop at the end of the tape.

≥The camera 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.

± (The white lamp flashes.):

Focusing

¥ (The green lamp lights up.):

When in focus

No mark:

When focusing is unsuccessful

≥The shutter chance mark is indicated as follows

when the [PHOTO SHOT] button is not pressed

halfway. Please use it as a guide for recording.

¥ (The green lamp lights up.):

When in focus and a good picture

can be recorded

± (White lamp lights up.):

Almost in focus

Focus area

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully.

ª To record still pictures clearly

≥When zooming in on the subject with a

magnification of 4k to 10k or higher, it is

difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding

the movie camera by hand. We recommend

decreasing the zoom magnification and

approaching the subject when recording.

≥When recording still pictures, hold the movie

camera firmly with your hands and keep your

arms stationary at your side so as not to shake

the movie camera.

≥You can record stable pictures without shaking

by using a tripod and the remote control.

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Record mode

ª Select the size of still pictures to be

≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded

on a card, refer to -62-.

≥The sound cannot be recorded.

≥While data are recorded on a card, do not

operate the mode dial.

≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or

remove a card.

≥Another product may degrade or not play back

data recorded on this camera.

recorded on a card

1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select

the desired picture size.

[2048]: 2048k1512

[1600]: 1600k1200

[1280]: 1280k960

[640]: 640k480

ª Select the picture quality for

photoshot images

1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >> select

the desired picture quality.

≥If set [PICT. QUALITY] >> [

], mosaic-pattern

noise may appear on a playback image

depending on the picture content.

[

High picture quality

≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other than

[640], the mega pixel recording mode is set.

≥When the picture size setting is other than [640],

the scene around the subject can be recorded

wider than that in [640].

[

Normal picture quality

≥You can also change the picture quality on

[ADVANCE] >> [PICT. QUALITY] in the tape

recording mode.

ª Recording with a shutter operation

effect

You can add a shutter operation simulating

sound.

ª On-screen display in the card

recording mode

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >> [ON].

ª About the shutter chance mark

≥The shutter chance mark does not appear in

manual focus mode.

≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on

the subject manually.

100

≥You can record still pictures on the card even if

the shutter chance mark does not appear, but

pictures may be recorded without being

focused.

≥The shutter chance mark does not appear or

becomes difficult to be displayed in the following

cases.

≥When the zoom magnification is high.

≥When the movie camera is shaken.

≥When the subject is moving.

≥When the subject stands against the light

source.

1) Still picture size

2) Number of recordable still pictures

(When no pictures can be recorded, the red

light will flash.)

3) Quality of still pictures

ª Progressive Photoshot

You can record still pictures with higher picture

quality and frames. (You cannot switch the

progressive function off/on.)

≥When close subjects and far subjects are

included in the same scene.

≥When the scene is dark.

≥When there is a bright part in the scene.

≥When the scene is filled with only horizontal

lines.

≥When the scene lacks contrast.

≥In the tape recording mode, the progressive

function may be disabled depending on the

other functions used. (-52-)

ª Concerning the focusing area

≥When there is a contrasting object ahead or

behind the subject in the focus area, the subject

may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting

object out of the focus area.

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Record mode

ª To use the zoom microphone function

Zoom in/out 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.

You can zoom in up to 10k optically.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out):

Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].

Close-up recording (zoom in):

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].

ZOOM

VOL

ª About the variable speed zoom

function

1tW

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

you can zoom from 1k to 10k in 1.3 second at

the maximum.

5tW

10tW

≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount

of movement of the [W/T] lever.

≥For the free style remote control with mic, the

zoom speed changes in 2 stages.

≥The variable speed zoom function cannot be

used with the remote control.

≥When zooming in and taking a picture while

holding the movie camera 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 metres or further from the movie

camera.

≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may

not be focused easily.

≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the movie

camera can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm

distant from the lens.

Recording yourself

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.)

1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens

side.

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

≥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 push the centre of the joystick.

[OFF]:

[20k]:

[500k]: Up to 500k

≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the

more the image quality is degraded.

≥When the Card Recording mode is used, the

digital zoom function cannot be used.

Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)

Up to 20k

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Record mode

≥Since about half the power of normal recording

Quick start

is used in quick start standby, using quick start

reduces the recordable time.

This camera will be put into standby in approx.

1.7 seconds after the power is turned on.

≥This is only activated in the following cases.

≥A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape

Recording Mode is set.

Backlight compensation function

This protects a backlit subject from being

darkened.

≥A card is inserted, while the Card Recording

Mode is set.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick right to select the

backlight compensation icon [ ].

1 Press the [QUICK START] button.

QUICK

START

≥The quick start recording lamp lights up.

(Press the button again to cancel it.)

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

≥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

dial, the backlight compensation is cancelled.

Night view functions

≥The quick start is now ready.

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

≥This camera will be put into a recording

pause in approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned

on.

This function allows you to record colour subjects

in dark locations to stand out against the

background.

Attach the camera to a tripod, and you can record

images free from vibration.

≥Only manual focusing can be used.

≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were

missed.

Colour night view function

You can record dark locations brightly in colour.

0 Lux night view function

You can record completely dark locations with the

light of the LCD monitor.

ª To cancel the quick start when the

power is [OFF]

Press and hold the [QUICK START] button for

approx. 2 seconds. The lamp will go off and the

camera will be completely turned off.

≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,

then the lamp will go off and the camera will be

completely turned off.

≥When you rotate the mode dial or remove the

battery, the quick start recording lamp is turned

off and the quick start mode is cancelled. If the

movie camera is turned on and the Tape/Card

Recording Mode is set though, the lamp turns

on and the quick start mode is restored.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick up to select the night

view icon [ ].

≥When the camera is quick-started with the white

balance on automatic, it may take some time

until the white balance is adjusted if the scene

being recorded has a light source different from

the scene last recorded. (When the colour night

view function is used, however, the white

balance of the scene last recorded is retained.)

≥The zoom magnification may differ from when it

is in the quick start standby mode and when the

recording starts.

≥Each upward press switches the modes.

OFF # Colour night view function # 0 Lux

night view function # OFF

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Record mode

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

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens

side.

Soft skin mode

This allows the skin colour to be recorded in a

softer tone. This is more effective if you record the

bust image of a person.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick down to select the soft

skin 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.

ª To cancel the soft skin mode

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx.

1.2 m or less.

≥If the background or anything else in the scene

has colours similar to the skin colour, they will

also be smoothed.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may

not be clear.

ª To cancel the colour night view

function

Select the night view icon until the night view

indication disappear.

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.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick up to select the

tele-macro icon [ ].

≥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 25k

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 canceled when you

operate the power switch or the mode dial.

≥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.

≥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 dial is

operated.

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Record mode

Fade in/fade out function

Wind noise reduction function

Fade in

This reduces the wind noise coming into the

microphone when recording.

The image and audio gradually appear.

Fade out

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

The image and audio gradually disappear.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon

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.)

3 Press the recording start/stop button.

Start recording. (fade in)

When you start recording, the image/audio

disappeared completely and the image/audio

gradually appears.

Using the built-in video flash

Use the built-in video flash in order to record still

pictures in dark places.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ß] or [ßA].

≥If [ßA] is selected, then the video flash will

automatically flash as necessary.

Pause recording. (fade out)

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the

image/audio completely disappears, recording

stops.

PHOTO

SHOT

≥The video flash is activated and the picture

will be recorded.

≥You cannot use the built-in video flash unless

the card is inserted in the movie camera.

≥The movie camera, even when its video flash

has been turned off, automatically determines if

the flash is necessary by detecting the ambient

brightness. (If it determines that the flash is

necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in

yellow.)

≥When the [ß] ([ßi]/[ßj]) indication or the [ßA]

([ßAi]/[ßAj]) indication is displayed, the video

flash can be lit. If the indication is flashing or not

displayed, the flash cannot be lit.

≥The available range of the video flash is approx.

1 to 2.5 metres in a dark place. Pictures will

appear dark or reddish when they are recorded

by using the video flash at distances greater

than 2.5 metres.

ª To cancel fading

Select the [ ] icon again.

ª To select the colour for fade in/out

The colour which appears in fading pictures can

be selected.

1 Set [SETUP] >> [FADE COLOUR] >>

[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.

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Record mode

≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter

≥Using the video flash outdoors or with backlight

or other bright conditions may result in white

blotches (colour blotches) on the pictures. If so,

either adjust the iris manually or use the

backlight compensation function, without using

the flash.

speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication

(either [ßA], [ßAi], or [ßAj]) may disappear

and the video flash may not be lighted.

≥Using the video flash fixes the shutter speed of

1/750 s or faster to 1/500.

≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark

place. If so, adjust the focus manually.

≥The picture may appear dark if video flash is lit

in front of a white background.

≥Carefully read the operating instructions for the

video flash.

Self-timer recording

≥A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash

and may cause a vignetting effect.

≥Do not use the flash with the ND filter (optional)

attached.

≥Set the flash to [ ] where using a flash is

prohibited.

You can record still pictures on a card using the

timer.

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES].

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

≥Do not block the flash by hand or any other

means.

PHOTO

SHOT

ª When the video flash is not used

Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ ].

≥After the recording lamp and the [

]

ª To adjust the brightness of the video

flash

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >>

select the desired brightness level.

indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds,

recording will start. After recording, the

self-timer will be cancelled.

≥You cannot press the [PHOTO SHOT] button

half way. Focusing will be carried out with

reference to the focusing frame.

[ßj]:

[ßd0]:

[ßi]:

If the brightness is too high ([ßj] or

[ßAj] indication will appear.)

In normal recording (the [ß] or [ßA]

indication will appear.)

If the brightness is insufficient ([ßi]

or [ßAi] indication will appear.)

ª To stop the timer midway through

Press the [MENU] button.

≥By operating the [OFF/ON] switch or mode dial,

the self-timer standby mode is cancelled.

≥If the continuous photoshot recording is set, the

maximum recordable pictures are recorded.

ª Red eye reduction function

Reduces the phenomena where human eyes

become red from flashes.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [RED EYE] >> [ON].

≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending

on the recording conditions.

ª Using the video flash VW-FLH3E

(optional)

≥The video flash permits still picture recording in

a dark place 2.5 metres or more distant. The

available range of the video flash is approx. 1 to

4 metres.

≥When the video flash becomes ready to flash,

the [ß] indication appears.

≥The optional video flash and the built-in video

flash cannot be used simultaneously.

≥The brightness of the video flash cannot be

adjusted.

≥The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance

become fixed.

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Record mode

Recording images for wide-screen

Image stabilizer function

TVs

Reduces the image shaking due to hand

movement when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

This allows you to record images compatible with

wide-screen TVs.

Wide Function

Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Cinema Function

Images are recorded with a black belt appearing

along the top and bottom of the screen so that

they look like theatre movies.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Wide Function

ª To cancel the image stabilizer function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [OIS] >> [OFF].

Set [ADVANCE] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].

Cinema Function

≥When recording still pictures in the Card

Recording mode, pressing the [PHOTO SHOT]

button halfway increases the effect of the image

stabilizer function. (MEGA OIS)

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

CINEMA

≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you

turn the image stabilizer off.

≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer

function may not work effectively.

≥When the digital zoom is used

ª To cancel the Wide/Cinema function

Wide Function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].

≥When a conversion lens is used

≥When the camera is shaken greatly

≥When you record a moving subject while

tracking it

Cinema Function

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

≥When the Wide Function is activated, the

display such as the menu screen or the

operation icon is expanded horizontally.

≥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.

≥If you use a TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3, we

do not recommend using the wide mode.

(Images are vertically stretched.)

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Record mode

Continuous Photoshot

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode)

Records still pictures continuously at a certain

interval.

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [640].

2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].

When you record images in different situations,

this mode automatically sets optimum shutter

speeds and apertures.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

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

[MANUAL].

AUTO

MANUAL

3 Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

FOCUS

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

desired mode.

PHOTO

SHOT

ª To stop continuous photoshot

midway through

Release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

≥You can press the [PHOTO SHOT] button

halfway and then start continuous photoshot.

(Focusing is fixed. If the image stabilizer

function is turned on, then MEGA OIS will be

activated.)

≥The camera records up to 10 still pictures at

intervals of 0.5 seconds. If the shutter speed is

manually set to 1/25, then the still pictures can

be recorded at intervals of 0.7 seconds.

≥One more still picture may be recorded after you

release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

≥The flash is not used.

≥If set [SELF TIMER] >> [YES], the movie

camera records the maximum number of

pictures recordable.

≥Intervals between recording pictures may

become longer depending on the card. We

recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory

Card.

1) [5] Sports mode

≥To record sports scenes or scenes where

there are quick motions

] 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

theatre

] Surf & snow mode

≥To record images at dazzling places such

as ski slopes and beaches

[

≥When using the card formatted by other

equipment or a card that was recorded and

erased repeatedly, the intervals between

recording pictures may become longer. If so,

back up your important data on a PC, and

format your card with this movie camera.

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Record mode

ª To cancel the scene mode function

Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set

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

Recording in natural colours

(White balance)

The automatic white balance function may not

reproduce natural colours depending on the

scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust

the white balance manually.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

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

[MANUAL].

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

colour 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.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2 Move the joystick down until the white

balance indication appears. ([

] etc.)

AWB

MNL

AWB

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker.

Portrait mode

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

select the white balance mode.

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting

to [OFF].

1 AWB

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,

1) Auto white balance adjustment [

]

AWB

2) Indoor mode (for recording under

incandescent lamps) [

3) Outdoor mode [

4) Manual adjustment mode [

]

the recorded image may become whitish.

ª To restore to the automatic

adjustment

Move the joystick left or right until the [

]

AWB

indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

≥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.

≥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, move the joystick up

to select the [ ] indication.

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Record mode

ª About flashing of the [ ] indication

Manual focus adjustment

When the manual adjustment mode is

selected

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,

then manual focusing is available.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

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

[MANUAL].

≥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.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

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

[FOCUS].

ª About the white balance sensor

The white balance sensor detects the type of light

source during recording.

AUTO

MANUAL

≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during

recording, or it may not function properly.

FOCUS

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.

MNL

≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF]

will be displayed.

3 Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus.

1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.)

2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.)

3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.)

≥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].

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Record mode

≥When recording in the extremely bright place,

Manual shutter speed/aperture

adjustment

the colour of the screen may change or flickers.

If so, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/50

or 1/100.

Shutter Speed

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

When recording persons outdoors at night, select

a slow shutter speed and use a flash. Both the

persons and the background will become

brighter.

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.

Aperture

≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are

iris values that are not displayed.

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

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

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

[MANUAL].

ª Shutter speed range

1/50–1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode

1/2–1/2000 seconds: Card Recording Mode

The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.

AUTO

MANUAL

ª Iris/gain value range

CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F1.7,

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

FOCUS

Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.

Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.

Values with dB are gain values.

2 Move the joystick down until the shutter

speed indication or aperture value

indication appears.

ª Card slow shutter mode

≥If the shutter speed is set to 1/2, 1/3, 1/6, or

1/12, then the card slow shutter mode will be

activated.

MNL

/50

OPEN

OdB

≥If the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode dial is

operated, then the slow shutter mode will be

cancelled.

≥In the slow shutter mode:

≥The white balance is fixed.

MNL

1/50

1/1000

F2.0

0dB

≥Focus in manually.

1) Shutter speed

2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the shutter speed or aperture.

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

[FOCUS], then the shutter speed will

automatically be set to 1/50 and the subject is

focused in on. After that the previous shutter

speed will be restored. When the subject is

focused on, [MF] flashes.

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 colour 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.

≥If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the

subject may not be focused in on.

≥While the movie camera is focusing on the

subject, you cannot operate any control on it

with the exception of [OFF/ON] switch, mode

dial, [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch and

[POWER LCD] button.

≥During normal playback, image movement may

not look smooth.

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Playback mode

≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume

Playback mode

Playing back tape

indication will disappear.

≥If you do not hear the sound, check the settings

of [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

ª Repeat playback

When the tape end is reached, the tape will be

rewound and played back again.

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

≥The [

] indication appears. (In order to

1 Operate with joystick.

cancel the repeat playback mode, set

[REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or set [OFF/ON]

switch to [OFF].)

≥When you set [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEBCAM]

and then connect the USB connection cable, the

repeat playback mode is canceled.

ª Settings on the audio

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 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].

∫:

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.

ª To adjust volume

Adjust the speaker or headphone volume for

playback.

1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to adjust the

volume.

VOL

Towards [r]: increases the volume

Towards [`]: 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.

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Playback mode

ª To return to normal playback

Press the [1] button on the remote control.

Slow-motion playback/

frame-by-frame playback

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion

playback can only be performed by using

the remote control.)

Slow-motion playback

≥In the reversed slow-motion playback, the time

code indication may be unstable.

Slow-motion playback

Frame-by-frame playback

If the image is recorded in the SP mode, then it

will be played back at a speed approx. 1/5 the

normal speed.

≥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.

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

the remote control.

Variable-speed search function

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.

FF/

/REW PLAY

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

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

speed.

≥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.)

VAR.

ENTER

Frame-by-frame playback

1 During playback, press the [;] button on

the remote control.

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

the remote control.

≥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.

ª To return to normal playback

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

on the remote control.

FF/

/REW PLAY

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

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

≥The sound is muted during search.

≥This function is canceled when the operation

icon is displayed.

≥Pushing the [s /VOLr] lever towards [T]

(normal direction) or towards [W] (reversed

direction) of this camera 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.

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Playback mode

ª To display the on-screen information

Playback on TV

on the TV

Images recorded by this camera can be played

back on a TV.

≥Insert a recorded tape into this camera.

1 Connect the movie camera and a 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

[VIDEO IN]

AV/

OSD

TIME

SHOT

[S-VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

≥Press the button again to erase the OSD

information.

Playing back card

S-VIDEO

≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.

≥Connect the movie camera and a TV by using

the AV cable 1.

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

connect an S-Video cable 2 (optional). It

allows you to enjoy more beautiful images.

2 Turn on this camera and set the mode dial

to the Tape Playback Mode.

3 Select the input channel on the TV.

4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;]

icon to start playback.

1 Operate with joystick.

≥The image and audio are output on the TV.

5 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]

icon to stop playback.

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

the AV cable, too.

≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying

about the battery running down.

≥Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown

even if you correctly connect the movie camera

with your TV. In this case, set [BASIC] >>

[AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].

Plays back the previous picture.

Plays back the next picture.

1/∫: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures

on the card in order) start/stop

≥While the data on a card are played back, do

not operate the mode dial.

≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or

remove a card.

≥It takes time to display the file depending on the

number of pixels of the file.

≥If you attempt to play back file recorded in a

different format or file data is defective, the

whole display becomes bluish and the

“UNPLAYABLE CARD’’ indication may appear

as warning.

≥When playing back a file recorded on other

equipment, the date and time display is different

from when it was recorded.

ª If the image or audio from this camera

is not output on the TV

≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they

go.

≥Check the connected terminal.

≥If the image does not appear on the TV even if

[BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/Ë] are set,

then set to [OUT]. (-47-)

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

(For more information, please read the

operating instructions for the TV.)

≥When playing back a picture recorded on other

equipment, its size and that of this movie

camera may appear differently.

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Playback mode

ª To display multiple playback files

Deleting files recorded on a card

Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are

The deleted files cannot be restored.

≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.

1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file

to delete.

displayed.

1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to switch the

images.

≥You can select a file in the multi-screen display.

After selecting the file, press the joystick and

display the operation icon.

Towards [r]: Full-screen display

(Displays 1 image.)

Towards [`]: Multi-screen display

(Displays 6 files on 1 screen.)

2 Move the joystick down to select [ ].

≥In the multi-screen display,

≥Move the joystick to select a file (The

selected file will be encircled by a yellow

frame) and press to determine it. The

selected file is full-screen displayed.

≥If there are 7 files or more, then move the

joystick. The next, or previous multi-screen

will be displayed.

3 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select [DELETE 1 FILE] and then press it.

4 When the confirming message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick.

≥In order to stop deletion, select [NO].

ª To delete all files

1 Move the joystick down to select [ ].

ª About the compatibility of still

pictures

≥The movie camera is compliant with the unified

standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File

system) established by JEITA (Japan

Electronics and Information Technology

Industries Association).

≥The file format supported by this movie camera

is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be

played back.)

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select [ALL FILES] and then press it.

3 When the confirming message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick.

≥If an out-of-specs file is played back, the folder/

file name may not be displayed.

≥In case of [ALL FILES], the deletion may take

time if there are many files on the card.

≥When “CARD FULL” is shown during recording,

switch to the Picture Playback Mode and then

delete unnecessary files.

≥The movie camera may degrade or not play

back data recorded or created on another

product and another product may degrade or

not play back data recorded on the movie

camera.

≥If there are not any file to delete, insert a new

card.

≥If files conforming to DCF standard are deleted,

all the data related to the files will be deleted.

ª Deleting still picture files recorded on

a card by other equipment

≥A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot

be played back on the movie camera may be

erased.

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Playback mode

Formatting a card

Protecting files on a card

Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then

all the data recorded on the card will be erased.

Store important data on a personal computer, etc.

≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.

Files recorded on a card can be locked so that they

may not be deleted by mistake. (Even if the files are

locked, they will be deleted if the card is formatted.)

≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [CARD FORMAT] >>

1 Set [BASIC] >> [PROTECT] >> [YES].

2 Move the joystick to select a file to be

locked, and then press it.

[YES].

2 When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick in order

to format the card.

≥[

] Indication 1 appears and the selected

≥In order to stop formatting, select [NO].

file is locked. Press the joystick again, and

the lock will be cancelled.

≥Normally, it is not necessary to format the card.

If a message appears even though you insert

and remove the card several times, format it.

≥If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other

equipment, the time spent for recording may

become longer. If the SD Memory Card is

formatted on a PC, it cannot be used on the

Movie Camera. Format the SD Memory Card on

the Movie Camera, in this case.

≥2 or more files can be locked in succession.

ª To complete the settings

Press the [MENU] button.

Writing the printing data on a card

(DPOF setting)

You can write the data of pictures to be printed,

number of copies, and other information

(DPOF data) onto the card.

≥The Movie Camera supports SD Memory Cards

formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system

based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [DPOF SET] >> [SET].

2 Move the joystick to select a file to be set,

and then press it.

≥The number of prints 1 set to be in DPOF is

displayed.

3 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the number of prints, and then press

it.

≥You can select from 0 to 999. (Selected

number of pictures can be printed as you set

the number of prints with the printer

supporting DPOF.)

≥2 or more files can be set in succession.

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Playback mode

ª To complete the settings

Press the [MENU] button.

≥DPOF setting made on another camera may not

be recognised by this camera. Please perform

the DPOF settings on your movie camera.

ª To set so that all pictures are not

printed

Select [CANCEL ALL] in Step 1.

ª What is DPOF?

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This

enables the printing information to be added to

the pictures on the card so that it can be used on

a system supporting DPOF.

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Edit mode

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a

Edit mode

VCR (Dubbing)

Recording from a tape onto a card

Pictures recorded by the movie camera can be

stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer

to the instructions for the recorder.

≥Place a recorded cassette in the movie

camera, and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or

cassette in the DVD recorder or VCR.

1 Connect the movie camera and the

recorder.

Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card

from scenes that have already been recorded on

a cassette.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

≥Insert a tape which already has recorded

contents and a card.

1 Start playback.

Connecting with the AV cable

2 Pause at the scene you wish to record, and

press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

PHOTO

SHOT

[VIDEO IN]

AV/

[S-VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

≥Audio will not be recorded.

≥The size of still pictures recorded on a card

becomes [640]. (This is not mega pixel still-

picture recording.)

≥If you press the [PHOTO SHOT] button without

pausing, blurred pictures may be recorded.

≥For pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9,

“CANNOT RECORD (WIDE MODE)” is shown,

indicating that still pictures cannot be recorded.

≥DV input and wide images recorded on a tape

cannot be recorded on a card.

S-VIDEO

≥Connect the movie camera 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 (optional). 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 movie camera and set to Tape

Playback Mode.

3 Select the input channel on the TV set and

recorder.

4 Move the joystick up to select the [1] icon

to start playback.

≥The image and sound are reproduced.

5 Start recording.

6 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]

icon to stop playback.

7 Stop recording.

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Recording on a tape:

≥For more information, refer to the operating

instructions for your TV set and recorder.

≥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 movie camera and a

recorder with the DV cable, these indications

may not appear.)

Move the joystick up to start recording.

Or, while pressing the [¥REC] button on the

remote controller, press the [1] button.

ª When neither image nor sound from

the movie camera is output to the TV

set

¥REC A.DUB

FF/

/REW PLAY

≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they

go.

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

≥Check the connected terminal.

≥When no image is presented on the TV even if

set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/Ë], set to

[OUT]. (-47-)

Recording on a card:

Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

6 Move the joystick of the movie camera

down or press the [∫] button on the remote

controller to stop recording.

Recording the contents of other

equipment

≥While analog input pictures are being

recorded on a tape or when the movie

camera is in recording standby mode, the

photoshot recording is disabled.

You can dub the contents of other equipment to a

DV cassette or card, and can record TV

programs.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

1 Connect the movie camera and other

equipment.

7 Stop playback. (Other equipment)

≥Do not plug or unplug the cable during recording

or the recording may not be completed properly.

≥Carefully read the operating instructions for your

TV set and video equipment.

≥By operating as [SETUP] or [ADVANCE] >>

[AUDIO REC], set the recording sound mode

([12bit] or [16bit]).

≥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.

≥If a picture containing a copyright protection

signal (copy guard) is recorded, the message

“COPY PROTECTED” appears when recording

it on a tape and the picture is distorted by

mosaic-like patterns at playback.

AV/

[VIDEO OUT]

[S-VIDEO OUT]

[AUDIO OUT]

S-VIDEO

≥Connect the movie camera and other

equipment by using the AV cable 1.

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

also connect an S-Video cable 2 (optional). It

allows you to record clearer image.

2 Set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].

(Movie camera)

3 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES].

(Movie camera)(Only when the Tape

Recording Mode)

≥When wide images are input, the display such

as the menu screen or the operation icon is

expanded horizontally.

≥If, during recording, an operation such as cue

playback or slow motion playback is performed

on external equipment, mosaic-like patterns

may appear on the picture at playback.

≥If pictures are recorded when TV broadcasting

signals are weak or pictures are affected by

noise, they may be distorted or may not even be

played back.

≥If both the S-Video cable and the AV cable are

connected, S -Video signal are input

preferentially.

≥The icon appears.

4 Turn the power on and start playback.

(Other equipment)

5 Start recording. (Movie camera)

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≥The size of still pictures recorded on a card from

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing)

the external input becomes [640]. (This is not

mega-pixel still-picture recording.)

≥When recording still pictures on a card, you

cannot record sound.

By connecting other digital video equipment with

DV terminal and the movie camera by using the

DV cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, high-image-

quality dubbing can be done in digital format.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/

recorder)

ª Analog/digital conversion

When setting [ADVANCE] >> [DV OUT] >> [ON],

you can output video input from other equipment

in analog form to other digital video equipment

connected through the DV terminal in digital form.

1 Insert the DV cable VW-CD1E (optional)

securely into the DV terminal as far as it will

go.

1 Connect the movie camera and digital video

equipment with the DV cable.

1) Other equipment (Video equipment, etc.)

2) Movie camera

3) Other digital video equipment

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)

Move the joystick up to select [¥/;] icon.

≥A Analog signal

Other equipment (Video equipment, etc.) #

Movie camera

≥B Digital signal

Movie camera # Other digital video

equipment

Or, while pressing the [¥REC] button on the

remote control, press the [1] button.

≥When a pause or cue/review playback is

activated on other equipment during analog/

digital conversion, the image may be disturbed

or no image may be presented.

¥REC A.DUB

FF/

/REW PLAY

≥Normally, set [DV OUT] >> [OFF]. If set to [ON],

the image may be disturbed.

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

5 Move the joystick up 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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ª To cancel the standby for recording

Audio dubbing

When the camera is standby for recording, move

You can add music or narration to the recorded

cassette.

the joystick down and select the [∫] icon.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (If you perform

external input, set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >>

[IN/OUT], and connect an input device.)

Audio dubbing using the microphone terminal

1 Insert a free style remote control or an

external microphone securely into the

[REMOTE/MIC] terminal as far as it will go.

≥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.

REMOTE/MIC

≥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.

2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [A.DUB INPUT] >> [MIC].

Audio dubbing (external input) using other

equipment (audio equipment, etc.)

1 Insert the AV cable (supplied) securely into

the AV terminal as far as it will go.

≥If a picture containing a copyright protection

signal (copy guard) is recorded by the movie

camera, the picture is distorted by mosaic-like

patterns at playback.

≥Disconnect the USB cable since input signals

from the external input terminal cannot be

recorded while it is connected with the USB

cable.

AV/

≥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 center of the joy stick.

2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [A.DUB INPUT] >>

[AV IN].

3 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

4 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

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5 Press the [;] button on the remote control

to start audio dubbing.

Printing pictures by directly

connecting to the printer (PictBridge)

To print pictures by directly connecting the movie

camera to the printer, use a printer compatible

with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions

for the printer.)

FF/

/REW PLAY

A.DUB ¥

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

≥Insert a card and set to Picture Playback

Mode.

1 Connect the movie camera and the printer

with the supplied USB cable.

≥When the free style remote control is used,

start recording with the [TALK] button

pressed.

≥Talk into the microphone. Or start play on the

playing device.

6 Press the [;] button on the remote control

to stop audio dubbing.

FF/

/REW PLAY

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

1 USB cable

≥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.

PictBridge

ª Before recording with audio dubbing

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

≥The [PictBridge] indication appears on the

screen of the movie camera.

(When the printer is being recognized, the

[PictBridge] indication blinks.)

≥When no card is inserted in the movie camera,

the [PictBridge] indication does not appear.

(You cannot print any pictures.)

≥When the movie camera and the printer are not

connected properly, the [PictBridge] indication

keeps blinking. (It will blink for over approx.

1 minute.) Connect the cable or check the

printer.

≥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.

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.

≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as the

power supply.

≥When images are displayed in multi-screen,

they cannot be printed.

[MIX]: It simultaneously plays back the original

sound and the sound added with audio

dubbing.

2 Select [SINGLE PRINT] or [DPOF PRINT].

≥If there is no file with a DPOF setting, you

cannot select [DPOF PRINT].

ª To dub audio while listening to a

pre-recorded sound

≥When you select [DPOF PRINT] for printing,

set the number of prints in DPOF setting.

≥When [DPOF PRINT] is selected, print after

you determine the paper size.

≥When pausing the audio dubbing, set the

[12bit AUDIO] on the [SETUP] Sub-Menu to

[ST2] and you can check the pre-recorded

sound. When the line input is used, you can dub

audio while listening to the pre-recorded sound

from the speaker.

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3 Move the joystick left and right to select a

desired picture, and then press it.

4 Select the desired number of prints.

≥You can set up to 9 prints.

5 Select the setting for date printing.

≥If the printer is not capable of date printing,

this setting is unavailable.

6 Select the paper size.

[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer

[4a5 INCH]

[5a7 INCH]

[4a6 INCH]

[A4]

≥You cannot set paper sizes not supported on

the printer.

7 Set [PRINT] >> [YES] to start printing.

ª When you stop printing halfway

Move the joystick down.

≥Avoid the following operations during printing.

These operations disable proper printing.

≥Disconnecting the USB cable

≥Removing the card

≥Switching the mode dial

≥Turning off the power

≥Check the settings for the paper size, quality of

print, etc. on the printer.

≥You cannot print pictures that cannot be played

on the movie camera.

≥When the movie camera and the printer are

connected in the Tape Recording/Playback

Mode, the [ WEB] or the [ WEB] Indication

may appear on the LCD monitor. However,

pictures cannot be printed.

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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] -47-

[AV JACK] -42-

[USB FUNCTION] (Refer to the operating

instructions for PC connection.)

2) [ADVANCE]

1) [BASIC]

[BLANK SEARCH] -21-

[REC SPEED] -19-

[REC STDBY] -41-

[AUDIO REC] -47-

[A.DUB INPUT] -42-

[REC DATA] -47-

[SCENE MODE] -29-

[REC SPEED] -19-

[BLANK SEARCH] -21-

[WIND CUT] -26-

[CLOCK SET] -15-

[PICT. QUALITY] -22-

[DV OUT] -41-

[REPEAT PLAY] -33-

2) [ADVANCE]

[PICT. QUALITY] -22-

[FLASH] -26-

[RED EYE] -27-

[FLASH LEVEL] -27-

[OIS] -28-

[H.SHOE MIC] -47-

[ASPECT] -28-

3) [SETUP]

[12bit AUDIO] -43-

[AUDIO OUT] -48-

[DISPLAY] -47-

[REMOTE] -17-

[LCD AI] -16-

[LCD SET] -15-

[EVF SET] -15-

[POWER SAVE] -47-

[CINEMA] -28-

[USB FUNCTION] (Refer to the operating

instructions for PC connection.)

[D.ZOOM] -23-

[ZOOM MIC] -23-

[DATE/TIME] -47-

[INITIAL SET] -48-

4) [LANGUAGE] -14-

3) [SETUP]

[FADE COLOUR] -26-

[AUDIO REC] -47-

[REC LAMP] -47-

[DISPLAY] -47-

[REMOTE] -17-

[BEEP SOUND] -47-

[LCD AI] -16-

[LCD SET] -15-

[EVF SET] -15-

[DEMO MODE] -48-

[AV JACK] -47-

[POWER SAVE] -47-

4) [LANGUAGE] -14-

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[CARD RECORDING MENU]

[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

2048

1) [BASIC]

[DATE/TIME] -47-

[PROTECT] -37-

1) [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] -29-

[PICT. QUALITY] -22-

[PICTURE SIZE] -22-

[SELF TIMER] -27-

[CLOCK SET] -15-

2) [ADVANCE]

[DPOF SET] -37-

[CARD FORMAT] -37-

2) [ADVANCE]

[BURST MODE] -29-

[FLASH] -26-

[RED EYE] -27-

[FLASH LEVEL] -27-

[OIS] -28-

3) [SETUP]

[DISPLAY] -47-

[REMOTE] -17-

[LCD SET] -15-

[EVF SET] -15-

[LCD AI] -16-

[SHTR EFFECT] -22-

[DATE/TIME] -47-

[INITIAL SET] -48-

[POWER SAVE] -47-

4) [LANGUAGE] -14-

3) [SETUP]

[REC LAMP] -47-

[DISPLAY] -47-

[REMOTE] -17-

[BEEP SOUND] -47-

[LCD AI] -16-

[LCD SET] -15-

[EVF SET] -15-

[POWER SAVE] -47-

4) [LANGUAGE] -14-

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ª [POWER SAVE]

[OFF]:

Menus related to taking pictures

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

ª [H.SHOE MIC]

Set to [LOWCUT] and this reduces low sound

noise and wind noise hitting the stereo zoom

microphone (VW-VMH3E; optional) mounted on

the smart accessory shoe.

recording start/stop button.

ª [DATE/TIME]

[5 MINUTES]:When about 5 minutes passed

without any operation, the movie

camera automatically turns off to

protect the tape or to prevent the

battery from running down. When

you use the movie camera, turn it

on again.

≥In the following cases, the power may not turn

off even when set [POWER SAVE] >>

[5 MINUTES].

This switches between date and time indications.

≥The movie camera automatically records the

date and time of picture taking on the tape.

≥You can also show or change the date/time

indication by repeatedly pressing the

[DATE/TIME] button on the remote control.

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.)

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

Audio can be recorded in higher quality.

(If audio signals are dubbed, then the

original audio signals will be erased.)

≥When connecting to the AC outlet

(When using the AC adapter)

≥When connecting the USB cable or the DV

cable to a personal computer or other

equipment

≥When the PC mode

Menus related to playback

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 [AV JACK]

This switches among the output settings of the

AV/headphone terminal.

[IN/OUT]: Use this setting when inputting signals

from other equipment via an AV cable

or a S-Video cable.

[OUT/Ë]: Automatically switches between AV

and headphone output.

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.

[OUT]:

Use this setting when image or sound

is not output normally to the TV in

[OUT/Ë].

ª [BEEP SOUND]

Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are

issued as follows.

≥When using the headphone, set to [SETUP] or

[BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/Ë]. If set to

[OUT], you may hear noises on the right.

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 [REC DATA]

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

gain values, and white balance settings (-30-),

etc.) used during the recordings are displayed

during playback.

≥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 data of the movie camera are

played back on other equipment, the settings

information is sometimes not displayed

normally.

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ª [AUDIO OUT]

This switches the sound to be played back.

[STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub

sound)

[L]:

[R]:

Left channel sound (main sound)

Right channel sound (sub sound)

Other menus

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 [DEMO MODE]

If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without

inserting a cassette and a card, the movie camera

is automatically set to the demonstration mode for

introducing its functions. If any button is pressed

or operated, the demonstration mode is

cancelled. If no operations take place for approx.

10 minutes, the demonstration mode

automatically starts. To terminate the

demonstration mode, insert a cassette or a card,

or set to [DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal

use, set this function to [OFF].

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LOWCUT :

External microphone supporting

the smart accessory shoe (LOW

CUT) -5-

Sports mode (Scene mode) -29-

Portrait mode (Scene mode) -29-

Low light mode (Scene mode)

-29-

Spotlight mode (Scene mode)

-29-

Surf & snow mode (Scene mode)

-29-

Auto white balance -30-

Indoor mode (recording under

incandescent lamp) -30-

Outdoor mode -30-

White balance adjustment mode

-30-

Others

Indications

Various functions and the movie camera status

are shown on the screen.

Basic indications

Remaining battery power

0h00m00s00f: Time code

15:30:45:

Date/Time indication

Recording indications

AWB

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) -19-

Long Play mode

(Recording speed mode) -19-

Recording -20-

WEB CAMERA mode (recording)

-44-

LP:

¥:

Playback indications

; (Green):

; (Green flash):

Recording pause -20-

¥:

D/E:

;1/2;:

Recording underway

Playback -33-

Pause -33-

Standby mode

Fade out

Recording check -21-

Cinema mode -28-

Wide mode -28-

Digital zoom -23-

Automatic mode -19-

Manual mode -29-

Manual focus -31-

Zoom magnification indication

-23-

Back light mode -24-

Shutter speed -32-

F number -32-

Gain value -32-

Soft skin mode -25-

Tele macro -25-

Fade (White) -26-

Fade (Black) -26-

Colour night view function -24-

0 Lux night view function -24-

Video flash turned on -26-

VIdeo flash turned off -27-

Video flash (setting to [i]) -27-

Video flash (setting to [j]) -27-

Red eye reduction -27-

Zoom microphone -23-

Wind noise reduction -26-

When the microphone of the free

style remote control with mic is

used -18-

; (Red):

Fast-forward/Cue playback -33-

Rewind/Review playback -33-

Slow motion playback -34-

Frame-by-frame playback -34-

Variable-speed search -34-

Repeat playback -33-

WEB CAMERA mode (playback)

-44-

Audio dubbing -42-

Audio dubbing pause -42-

Prepared for audio dubbing

(microphone)

Prepared for audio dubbing (Line)

Blank search -21-

Audio dubbing input display -42-

Audio recording mode -47-

Volume adjustment -33-

CINEMA

16:9

2k5:

AUTO

MNL

MF:

5k:

A.DUB ¥:

A.DUB ;:

1/500:

F2.4:

6dB:

MIC, AV IN:

12bit, 16bit:

Card

æ:

± (White):

¥ (Green):

0Lux

ß/ßA:

Progressive photoshot mode -22-

Shutter chance mark -21-

Continuous photoshot recording

-29-

Self-Timer recording -27-

MEGA OIS -28-

ßi/ßAi:

ßj/ßAj:

£:

ZOOM

_MEGA[:

(White):

(Green):

Photoshot mode

While the card is being read

While photoshot recording is

activated

Using the card that cannot be

recognized

External microphone supporting

the smart accessory shoe -5-

(Red):

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(

Photoshot picture quality -22-

Remaining number of photoshot

pictures (When the remaining

number of photoshot pictures

reaches 0, the red indication

flashes.)

Slide show playback -35-

PictBridge mode -43-

Folder/File display

File number

Number of DPOF Setting -37-

Lock setting -37-

[640k480] Image size

[1280k960] Image size

[1600k1200] Image size

[2048k1512] Image size

Warning/alarm indications

If any one of the following indications lights up or

flashes, please check the movie camera.

Confirmatory indications

Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure

prevention slider placed in the [SAVE]

position is inserted.

PictBridge:

100-0001:

No.00:

No cassette is inserted.

[--]/0:

The built-in battery is low. -15-

°: The warning/alarm indication appears when

you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor

towards the viewfinder and check the

warning/alarm indication.

640

1280

1600

2048

No card is inserted.

REMOTE :

An incorrect remote control mode has been

selected. -17-

2END:

≥For images not recorded with this movie

camera, the size display is determined as

follows according to the number of horizontal

pixels.

QXGA

UXGA

SXGA

The tape came to the end during recording.

:: The video heads are dirty. -57-

2048 or more

1600 or more, less than 2048

1280 or more, less than 1600

1024 or more, less than 1280

800 or more, less than 1024

640 or more, less than 800 (The

size is not displayed at under

640 pixels.)

Textual indications

XGA

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. -56-

SVGA

640

LOW BATTERY:

The battery is low. Recharge it. -8-

NO TAPE :

No tape is inserted. -10-

TAPE END:

The tape came to the end during recording.

CHECK REC TAB:

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.

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. -17-

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.

UNPLAYABLE CARD:

You are attempting to play back data not

compatible with this movie camera.

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NO PAPER IN PRINTER:

UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED):

Audio dubbing cannot be performed

because the original recording was in LP

mode.

There is no paper. Check the connected

printer.

PRINTER ERROR:

UNABLE TO A.DUB:

Check the connected printer.

PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0:

The movie camera is connected to a

personal computer that does not support

USB 2.0.

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.

CAN NOT USE USB:

You are connecting the USB cable with the

DV cable connected.

CARD ERROR:

This card is not compatible with this movie

camera.

You are attempting to format a failed card.

It displays, when you attempt to insert the

incompatible card to Card Slot.

NO CARD:

CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:

You are attempting to select the item on the

[SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO].

CAN NOT OPERATE (MOTION DV MODE):

You are attempting to change [D.ZOOM]

setting during MotionDV Mode.

No card is inserted.

CARD FULL:

REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR:

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.

Card does not have sufficient memory

remaining.

Select Picture Playback Mode and delete

unnecessary files.

NO DATA:

There are not any recorded files on the

card.

CHANGE ASPECT TO 4:3:

You are attempting to record pictures with

an aspect ratio of 16:9 by pressing the

[PHOTO SHOT] button.

FILE LOCKED:

You are attempting to erase protected files.

CARD LOCKED:

The write protection switch on the SD

Memory Card is set to [LOCK].

NEED HEAD CLEANING:

The video heads are dirty. -57-

PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:

An irregularity in the equipment has been

detected. Press the [RESET] button (-5-).

This may solve the problem.

CHANGE MODE TO USE USB:

The USB cable is connected to the movie

camera in Card Recording Mode.

DISCONNECT USB CABLE:

You are attempting to turn the mode dial in

PC mode with the USB cable connected to

the movie camera. You are attempting to

record pictures on a tape/card with the USB

cable connected to the movie camera.

NO INK IN PRINTER:

There is no ink. Check the connected

printer.

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Functions cannot be used

simultaneously

≥Flash

≥While recording to a tape

≥During demo mode

≥When continuous

photoshot is used

≥When the colour night

view function is used

Some functions in the movie camera are disabled

or cannot be selected due to its specifications.

The table below shows examples of functions

restricted by conditions.

≥Zoom

≥When the microphone of

the free style remote

control or an external

microphone is used

Functions

Conditions which disable

the functions

microphone

≥Wind noise

reduction

≥Progressive

≥When recording onto a

tape and a card

simultaneously

≥When digital zoom

(10k or higher) is used

≥When the shutter speed is

1/750 or faster in Tape

Recording Mode

≥When the gain value is

increased in Tape

Recording Mode

≥When brightness is

insufficient with the flash

≥Scene mode

≥When setting the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch

to [AUTO]

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥Change of

white balance

≥When digital zoom

(10k or higher)

is used

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥When the shutter speed is

1/12 or slower in the Card

Recording mode

[

] in Tape Recording

Mode

≥When a menu is

displayed

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥When the portrait mode of

the scene mode is used in

Tape Recording Mode

≥When the wide mode is

used

≥Adjusting the

shutter speed,

iris/gain

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥When the scene mode is

used

≥Variable-speed ≥During repeat playback

≥Digital zoom

≥Wide mode

≥Fade

≥When the Card Recording

mode is used

≥Deleting files

≥When the write protect

switch on the card is set

to [LOCK]

≥Backlight

compensation

≥When the iris/gain is set

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥When the file is protected

≥Formatting

≥When the write protect

switch on the card is set

to [LOCK]

≥Soft skin

≥Tele-macro

≥Recording

check

≥While recording to a tape

≥Audio dubbing

≥The section of a tape

recorded in LP mode

≥The blank section of a

tape

≥Sounds sent through the

DV terminal

≥Colour Night

View

≥While recording to a tape

≥When the Card Recording

mode is used

≥Continuous

Photoshot

≥When [PICTURE SIZE] is

set to other than [640]

≥When the shutter speed is

1/12 or slower

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5: The movie camera cannot be operated

Before requesting repair (Problems

and solutions)

though powered up.

The movie camera does not operate

normally.

Power/Body

1: The movie camera power cannot be turned

on.

• Remove the cassette and then press the

[RESET] button. (-55-) If normal conditions are

not restored yet, turn off the power. Then,

about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.

(Conducting the above operation when the

access lamp is on may destroy the data on the

card.)

6: The cassette cannot be removed.

• Does the power lamp comes on when opening

the cassette cover? (-12-) Make sure that the

battery and the AC adaptor are properly

connected. (-8-)

• Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the

battery and remove the cassette.

• Close the cassette cover completely, and fully

open it again. (-10-)

7: No operation other than cassette removal

can be performed.

• Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully

charged battery.

• The battery protection circuit may have

operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor

for 5 to 10 seconds. If the movie camera still

cannot be used, the battery is faulty.

2: The movie camera power is turned off

automatically.

• If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and

do not operate the movie camera 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. (-47-)

3: The movie camera 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. (-8-)

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

condensation indication disappears. (-56-)

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. (-17-)

• Has condensation occurred? When you carry

the movie camera 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. (-56-)

4: Battery runs down quickly.

• Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the

AC adaptor. (-8-)

• 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

movie camera, the remote control does not

operate. (-17-)

Recording

1: Recording does not start although power is

supplied to the movie camera and the

cassette is correctly inserted.

• 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.

• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on

the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),

recording cannot be performed. (-10-)

• 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. (-19-)

• Has condensation occurred? No operation

other than cassette removal can be performed

when condensation occurs. Wait until the

condensation indication disappears. (-56-)

• Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is

open, the movie camera may not operate

normally. Close the cassette cover. (-10-)

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Playback (Sound)

2: The screen has changed suddenly.

• Has the demonstration started? In the Tape

Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >>

[ON] without inserting a cassette and a card,

the demonstration starts. For normal use, set

this function to [OFF]. (-48-)

3: A cassette cannot be inserted.

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

condensation indication disappears.

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

speaker of the movie camera or the

headphones.

0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push

the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume

indication and adjust it. (-33-)

2: Different sounds are reproduced at the

same time.

4: 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. (-60-) If so, use the manual

focus mode to adjust the focus. (-31-)

• Is the colour night view function set? When the

colour night view function is working, focusing

shifts into the manual mode.

• 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]. (-43-)

• 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. (-48-)

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. (-10-)

• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that

was recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not

allow audio dubbing. (-19-)

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.

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]. (-43-)

• Is the variable speed search function working?

Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button on the

remote control to cancel the variable speed

search function. (-34-)

Indications

1: A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in

the screen centre.

• Read the contents and respond to them.

(-50-)

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.

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.

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

indications other than the tape running

condition, warning, and date indications

disappear.

6: Noise is heard from the right headphone.

• Have you set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT]?

When you use the headphones, set to [OUT/

Ë].

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5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is

Playback (Pictures)

1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images

displayed.

during cue or review playback.

• The image was either recorded in a different

format, or data is damaged.

• 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 this is not a malfunction.

3: Although the movie camera 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 movie camera dirty? If the

heads are dirty, playback image cannot be

clear. Clean the heads by using the head

cleaner for digital video (optional). (-57-)

• 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.

Others

1: The indication disappears, the screen is

frozen, or no operation can be performed.

• Turn off the power to the movie camera. If the

power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET]

button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor 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 movie camera

from.

2: “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed.

• An irregularity in the movie camera has been

automatically detected. Remove the cassette

or the card for data protection and then press

the [RESET] button with the boss A. The

movie camera will be activated.

RESET

• Is a picture containing a copyright protection

signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a

protected picture is played back by the movie

camera, mosaic-like patterns appear on the

picture.

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

power to the movie camera is turned off

automatically about 1 minute later.

Card

1: Recorded pictures are not clear.

• Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >>

[

pictures with fine details may include a mosaic-

like pattern. Set [PICT. QUALITY] >> [

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

indication may still appear repeatedly. If so, the

movie camera needs repair. Detach the power

connected, and consult the dealer who you

purchased the movie camera from. Do not

attempt to repair the appliance by yourself.

3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the

movie camera is not recognized by the PC.

• Is the USB driver installed? For information,

refer to the operating instructions for PC

connection (separate volume).

]? If recording is done with it set to [

(-22-)

2: A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted.

• Is the file locked? Locked files cannot be

deleted. (-37-)

• For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect

switch is set to [LOCK], then deletion is

disabled. (-11-)

3: Photoshot playback images do not look

normal.

4: When the USB cable is disconnected, an

error message will appear on PC.

• The picture may be damaged. In order to

prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a

cassette or a personal computer is

recommended.

• To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-

click the [ ] icon in the task tray and follow the

instructions on the screen.

4: Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be

used.

• Either the movie camera or the card may be

damaged. Please consult a dealer.

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5: The movie camera malfunctions on editing,

Cautions for Use

dubbing from digital video equipment, or

using “MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV”.

• If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such as

SP and LP (recording mode), 12bit and 16bit

(sound recording mode), normal and wide,

recorded and unrecorded parts, the movie

camera may malfunction at a point where the

mode switches. When you edit, do not record in

multiple modes.

6: The warning/alarm indication [°] appears

when the camera is operated in the WEB

camera mode.

• Did you press the menu button or the recording

start/stop button? You cannot use the menu or

record onto the tape/card in the WEB camera

mode.

• Is the setting for the remote control correct?

• Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting

it? Insert a tape.

• Did you attempt to play a tape with copyright

protection (copy guard)? Pictures of the tape

with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot

be displayed on the PC. (The audio of the tape

can be played.)

In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit

emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately

stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic

Customer Care Centre on 132600.

ª About condensation

If you turn the movie camera 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.

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 movie camera with the cassette

cover closed to cool or warm it to the

ambient temperature.

• Is the video stream driver installed? For details,

refer to the operating instructions for PC

connection.

When [3] in yellow

≥You cannot use the Tape Recording/

Playback Mode. Leave the movie camera

for about 30 minutes.

≥However, you can use the Card Recording

Mode or Picture Playback Mode when a

cassette is not inserted.

When [3] in red

≥The power Lamp blinks for about 1 minute

and then the movie camera automatically

turns off. Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours.

3 Turn the movie camera 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 movie

camera, it may also occur on the head and the

tape. Do not open the cassette cover.

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≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or

When the lens is fogged:

Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the

movie camera in this condition for about 1 hour.

When the lens temperature becomes close to the

ambient temperature, the fogging disappears

naturally.

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 movie camera, causing the

disturbance of images and sounds.

≥If the movie camera is affected by such

equipment and does not function properly, turn

off the movie camera power and detach the

battery or AC adaptor. Then, connect the

battery or AC adaptor again and turn on the

movie camera power.

Do not use your movie camera 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 movie camera.

≥If the movie camera is sprayed with such

chemicals, the camera body may become

deformed and the surface finish may peel off.

≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in

contact with the movie camera for a long time.

When you use your movie camera 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 movie camera. Also, protect

the movie camera from getting wet.

≥Sand or dust may damage the movie camera or

cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting

and removing a cassette.)

≥If sea water splashes onto the movie camera,

wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and

use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then,

wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.

While carrying the movie camera, do not drop

or bump it.

≥A strong impact on the movie camera may

break its housing, causing it to malfunction.

Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol

for cleaning the movie camera.

≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out

the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket.

≥The camera body may be discoloured and the

surface finish may peel off.

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 movie camera,

set it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it

back for about 10 to 20 seconds. (If you do not

stop the playback, it automatically stops about

30 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.

When normal playback cannot be performed

even after the head cleaning

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 movie camera. (One possible

cause is that the playback is interrupted by dirt

or dust that momentarily adheres to the heads.)

ª About the movie camera

≥When the movie camera is used for a long time,

the camera body becomes warm, but this is not

a malfunction.

≥Wipe the movie camera 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 movie camera with it. Afterwards, wipe

it with a dry cloth.

Keep the movie camera away from

magnetized equipment such as a cellular

phones, microwave ovens, TVs, and video

game equipment.

≥If you use the movie camera on or near a TV,

images or sounds may be disturbed due to

electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the

instructions.

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Do not use this movie camera for surveillance

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

humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals

may rust and cause malfunctions.

purposes or other business use.

≥If you use the movie camera for a long time, the

internal temperature increases and,

consequently, this may cause malfunction.

≥This movie camera is not intended for business

use.

≥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.

About the flash

≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery

terminals should be removed.

Do not throw old battery into fire.

≥Since there are high-voltage sections inside the

flash, do not disassemble it to avoid electric

shock.

≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may

result in an explosion.

ª About the battery

≥If the operating time is very short even after the

battery has been recharged, the battery has

worn out. Please purchase a new battery.

The battery used in the movie camera 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 movie camera.

Be sure to detach the battery after use

≥If the battery is left attached to the movie

camera, a minute amount of current is

consumed even when the movie camera power

is [OFF]. If the battery is left attached to the

movie camera for a long time, over-discharge

takes place. The battery may become unusable

after it is charged.

ª About the AC adaptor

≥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 adaptor may be

faulty. If so, please contact a dealer.

≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio

reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC

adaptor 1 metre or more away from radio.

≥When using the AC adaptor, 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.)

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.

≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor

and battery clean.

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

adaptor 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 movie

camera or AC adaptor may damage the movie

camera or AC adaptor.

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.

After use, be sure to take the cassette out and

detach the battery from the movie camera or

pull out the AC mains lead from AC mains

socket.

≥If the cassette is left for more than 6 months

(depending on the storage condition) in the

movie camera or stopped midway, the tape may

sag and be damaged.

≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free

from humidity, with as constant temperature as

possible. (Recommended temperature: 15oC to

25oC, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)

≥Extremely high temperatures or low

temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.

≥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.

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≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and

humidity may damage the tape. Such usage

may cause damage to the movie camera and

the heads.

ª LCD monitor/viewfinder

LCD monitor

≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a

dry soft cloth.

≥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.

≥In a place with drastic temperature changes,

condensation may form on the LCD monitor.

Wipe it with soft dry cloth.

≥If your movie camera 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.

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.

ª About the card

When inserting or removing the card, always

set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

When the access lamp is illuminated (During

access to the card), do not open the card slot

cover to pull out the card, turn off the power,

or cause any vibrations or impacts.

Do not leave the card in places where there is

high temperature or direct sunlight, or where

electromagnetic waves or static electricity are

easily generated. Moreover, do not fold or

drop the card, and do not strongly vibrate it.

≥The card may break or the contents of the card

may be destroyed or erased.

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, keep

pressing 1 and hold the eyecup 2 and pull it

out.

After use, be sure to remove the card from the

movie camera for storage.

≥After use, or when storing or carrying the card,

put it in the storage case.

≥Do not allow dust, water, or foreign substances

to adhere to the terminals on the back of the

card. Moreover, do not touch the terminals with

your hand.

ª Folder structure of the card

The folder structure of the card formatted by

the movie camera will be displayed on the PC

as the illustration below.

Extremely high precision technology is

employed to produce the viewfinder screen

featuring a total of approximately 113,000

pixels. The result is more than 99.99%

effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the

pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is

not a malfunction and does not affect the

recorded picture.

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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.)

≥Up to 999 pictures can be recorded on

100CDPFP folder etc.

≥Files with the DPOF settings can be recorded

on MISC folder.

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Others

White balance adjustment determines the white

Explanation of terms

colour under different light sources. By

recognizing which is the white colour under

sunlight and which is the white colour under a

fluorescent lamp, the movie camera can adjust

the balance among the other colours.

Since white colour is the reference of all colours

(light), the movie camera can record pictures in a

natural hue if it can recognize the reference white

colour.

ª Automatic white balance

White balance adjustment recognizes the colour

of light and adjusts so the white colour will

become a pure white. The movie camera

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 movie

camera only stores white colour information

under several light sources, automatic white

balance adjustment does not function normally

under the other light sources.

ª Auto focus

Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens

forward and backward inside the movie camera to

bring the subject into focus.

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 centre only.

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 movie camera and the other end

farther away from it

≥As auto focus adjusts at the centre of an

image, it may be impossible to focus on a

subject that is located in both the foreground

and background.

10 000K

000K

10)

11)

000K

12)

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 movie camera focuses on the

objects with glossy surfaces or on highly

reflective objects.

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 movie camera

2) Blue sky

Recording a subject in dark surroundings

≥The movie camera 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 movie

camera achieves focus based upon the

vertical lines of an image.

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

12) Candlelight

ª White balance

The image recorded by the movie camera may

become bluish or reddish under the influence of

light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust

the white balance.

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Specifications

S-Video input level:

Specifications

Y Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

C Input: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm

Audio input level (Line):

316 mV, 10 kohm or more

Mic input:

Digital Video Camera

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

(Stereo mini jack)

Information for your safety

USB:

Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant

(Hi-Speed)

Power source:

DC 7.9/7.2 V

Power consumption:

No copyright protection support

PictBridge-compliant

Digital interface:

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

Video flash:

Recording

4.0 W (When using viewfinder)

4.3 W (When using LCD monitor)

GN 5.5

Dimensions:

Recording format:

Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format)

Tape used:

Approx. 81 mm (W) k73 mm (H) k144 mm (D)

Weight:

6.35 mm digital video tape

Recording/playback time:

SP: 80 min; LP: 120 min (with DVM80)

Video

Approx. 500 g (without supplied battery, DV cassette

and lens cap)

Approx. 600 g (with supplied battery, DV cassette

and lens cap)

Recording system:

Digital component

Television system:

Operating temperature:

0oC–40oC

Operating humidity:

CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal

Audio

Recording system:

PCM digital recording

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

Image sensor:

10%–80%

Card memory functions

Recording media:

SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/

128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB (Maximum))

1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor

(Effective pixels: moving picture/630 Kk3, still

picture/710 Kk3, Total: 800 Kk3)

Lens:

Please confirm the latest information on the

following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

(This Site is English only.)

Auto iris, F1.6, Focal length; 2.85–28.5 mm, Macro

(Full range AF)

Filter diameter:

43 mm

Zoom:

10:1 Power zoom

Monitor:

2.5-inch LCD

Viewfinder:

Colour electronic viewfinder

Microphone:

Stereo (with a zoom function)

Speaker:

1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm

Standard illumination:

1,400 lx

Minimum required illumination:

1 lx (Colour Night View Mode)

Video output level:

Still picture recording file format:

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based

on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding

Still picture size:

Mega pixel recording:

2048k1512

1600k1200

1280k960

VGA recording: 640k480

WEB camera

Compression:

Motion JPEG

Image size:

320k240 pixels (QVGA)

Frame rate:

Approx. 6 fps

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

S-Video output level:

Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

C Output: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm

Audio output level (Line):

316 mV, 600 ohm

Video input level:

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

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Specifications

AC adaptor

Information for your safety

Power source:

AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

19 W

DC output:

DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Movie camera operation)

DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)

Dimensions:

61 mm (W) k32 mm (H) k91 mm (D)

Weight:

Approx. 110 g

Weight and dimensions are approximate values.

Specifications may change without prior notice.

Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional)

PICTURE

SIZE

[640]

[1280]

[1600]

[2048]

PICT.

QUALITY

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

100

200

220

440

880

158

302

628

1246

2495

880

1760

3520

7040

187

390

774

1550

121

252

502

1006

187

390

774

1550

119

248

493

989

1760

3520

7040

158

314

629

14080

≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.

≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.

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S0105Ke0

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

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