Panasonic NV GS27GN User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No.

NV-GS27GN

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Contents

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

Playback mode

Playing back tape.......................................... 28

Frame-by-frame playback ............................. 29

Playback on TV ............................................. 29

Before using

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

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

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

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

The grip belt..................................................... 6

Power supply ................................................... 7

Charging time and recordable time.................. 8

Turning the camera on..................................... 8

Setting date and time....................................... 9

Using the LCD monitor .................................. 10

Using the viewfinder ...................................... 10

Quick start...................................................... 11

Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 12

Selecting a mode........................................... 13

How to use the joystick.................................. 13

Help mode ..................................................... 14

Switching the language.................................. 15

Using the menu screen.................................. 15

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 16

Edit mode

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing) .................................................... 30

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing)......................................... 30

Menu list........................................................ 31

Menus related to taking pictures ................... 32

Menus related to playback ............................ 33

Other menus.................................................. 33

Others

Indications ..................................................... 34

Warning/alarm indications ............................. 34

Functions cannot be used simultaneously .... 35

Before requesting repair

(Problems and solutions) ............................ 36

Cautions for Use............................................ 38

Explanation of terms...................................... 41

Record mode

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

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

Recording check............................................ 18

Blank search function .................................... 19

Recording a still picture on a tape

Specifications

Specifications ................................................ 43

(Photoshot).................................................. 19

Zoom in/out function ...................................... 20

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

Backlight compensation function ................... 21

Colour Night view function............................. 21

Soft skin mode............................................... 22

Fade in/fade out function ............................... 22

Wind noise reduction function........................ 23

Recording images for wide-screen TVs......... 23

Image stabilizer function................................ 24

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode).............................................. 24

Recording in natural colours

(White balance)........................................... 25

Manual focus adjustment............................... 26

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ... 27

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Before using

Parts identification and handling

Before using

Accessories

ª Camera

The followings are the accessories supplied with

this product.

(3)

(4)

(1)

(5)

(2)

(1) White balance sensor -26-

(2) Grip belt -6-

(3) Lens

≥Fit the MC protector (VW-LMC30E;

optional), the ND filter (VW-LND30E;

optional), the tele conversion lens

(VW-LT3014E; optional) or the wide

conversion lens (VW-LW3007E; optional) in

front of the lens. Do not fit the other

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

-7-

2) Battery pack -7-

3) AV cable -30-

4) Digital video head cleaner -39-

accessories. (except for the lens cap)

(4) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -20-, -23-

(5) Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -30-

Optional

(6)

(7)

1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11GN)

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-LW3007E)

8) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3014E)

9) ND filter (VW-LND30E)

(8)

10) MC protector (VW-LMC30E)

11) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

12) DV cable (VW-CD1E)

(9)

(10)

(6) Speaker -28-

(7) Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -12-

(8) Cassette holder -12-

(9) DV terminal [DV] -30-

≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

(10) USB terminal [

]

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Before using

(15)

(16)

(11)

(12)

(17)

(18)

(19)

(25)

(20)

(26)

(27)

(13)

(25) Cassette cover -12-

(26) Zoom lever [W/T] -20-

Volume lever [sVOLUMEr] -28-

(27) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -19-

(14)

(11) Viewfinder -10-, -41-

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.

(12) Battery holder -7-

(28)

(13) Battery release lever

[BATTERY RELEASE] -7-

(14) DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -7-

(15) Power switch [OFF/ON] -8-

(16) Status indicator -8-

(28) 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.)

(17) Menu button [MENU] -15-

(18) Joystick -13-

(19) Mode dial -13-

(20) Recording start/stop button -18-

(29)

(21)

(23)

(24)

(29) Shoulder strap fixture

(22)

(21) LCD monitor -10-, -41-

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.

≥Put the strap (optional) 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.

(22) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -10-

(23) Reset button [RESET] -35-, -38-

(24) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] -17-, -24-, -27-

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Before using

Fitting the lens cap

The grip belt

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

1 The lens cap and lens cap cord comes

preattached to the grip belt.

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1 Adjust the belt length.

Pass the end of the lens cap cord through

the attached eye on the lens cap. Then pass

the lens cap through the loop made by itself

and pull tight.

1 Flip the belt.

2 Adjust the length.

3 Fix the belt.

≥When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap

cord in the direction of the arrow. 1

≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover

the lens with the lens cap for protection. 2

≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs

firmly.

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Before using

ª Connecting to the AC outlet

Power supply

ª Charging the battery

When this product is purchased, the battery is not

charged. Charge the battery before using this

product.

≥Battery charging time (-8-)

≥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.

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.

3 Connect the DC input lead to this product.

≥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.

ª Fitting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and

slide it until it clicks.

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 Removing the battery

While sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] lever,

slide the battery to remove it.

BATTERY

RELEASE

≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not

fall.

≥Before removing the battery, be sure to set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

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Before using

≥The recordable time will become shorter in the

following cases:

Charging time and recordable time

The times shown in the table below show the

times at a temperature of 25 oC and a humidity of

60%. This is just a guide. If the temperature is

higher or lower than the specified value, the

charging time will become longer.

≥When you use both the viewfinder and the

LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating

the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself

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.

Supplied

battery/

CGR-DU06

(7.2 V/

1 h 40 min

1 h 50 min

(1 h 25 min)

55 min

≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity,

the display will change:

. If the battery

640 mAh)

(45 min)

discharges, then

(

) will flash.

CGA-DU12

(7.2 V/

1150 mAh)

2 h 25 min

3 h 15 min

(2 h 40 min)

1 h 40 min

(1 h 20 min)

2 h 45 min

3 h 50 min

(3 h)

Turning the camera on

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.

CGA-DU14

(7.2 V/

1360 mAh)

ª How to turn on the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

1 h 55 min

(1 h 30 min)

3 h 55 min

5 h 45 min

(4 h 30 min)

2 h 55 min

(2 h 15 min)

1 h 30 min

1 h 55 min

(1 h 30 min)

1 h

CGA-DU21

(7.2 V/

2040 mAh)

OFF

CGA-DU07

(7.2 V/

680 mAh)

≥The status indicator lights red and the power

turns on.

≥If the LCD monitor is closed and the

viewfinder is retracted while the [OFF/ON]

switch is set to [ON] in the Tape Recording

Mode, the power turn off.

(45 min)

A Charging time

B Maximum continuously recordable time

C Intermittent recordable time

(The intermittent recordable time refers to

recordable time when the recording and stopping

operations are repeated.)

ª How to turn off the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

“1 h 40 min” indicates 1 hour 40 minutes.

≥The battery CGR-DU06 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).

OFF

≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] when not

using the camera.

≥The status indicator goes off when the power

turns off.

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Before using

ª How to turn the power on and off with

the LCD monitor/viewfinder

When the power switch is set to [ON], the power

can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor

and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape

Recording Mode.

Setting date and time

When the movie camera is turned on for the first

time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.

OFF

1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the

viewfinder to use. (-10-)

≥Select [YES] and press the centre of the

joystick. Do steps 2 and 3 below to set the date/

time.

If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then

adjust it.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-15-)

≥The LCD monitor or the viewfinder will be

activated.

2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the

viewfinder.

OFF

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.

≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD

monitor is closed and the viewfinder is

retracted.

≥The status indicator automatically goes off

and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to

[ON] (-11-), the unit goes into quick start

standby mode and the status indicator lights

green.)

≥The power does not turn off even if the LCD

monitor is closed and the viewfinder is

retracted while recording on a tape.

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

viewfinder to turn the power on and use the

movie camera again.

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.

≥Make sure to check the time before recording

because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

OFF

≥The status indicator lights up and the power

turns on.

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Before using

≥If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards

ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery

≥If [0] or [--] is appears when the camera is

turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has

run down. Use the steps below to charge the

battery. When turn on the power for the first time

after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will

appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time.

Connect the AC adaptor to the camera or attach

the battery to 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.)

the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when

recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the

viewfinder simultaneously light.

Using the viewfinder

ª Extending the viewfinder

1 Pull out the viewfinder. Extend it by

pinching the extension knob.

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.

≥The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD

monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be

deactivated.)

ª Adjusting the field of view

1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece

corrector knob.

Using the LCD monitor

You can record the image while viewing it on the

opened LCD monitor.

1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor open part

and open the LCD monitor out in the

direction of the arrow.

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1.4. 2006

12:30:45

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≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

from the menu.

≥It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you

prefer.

1180o

2 90o

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

90o 2 towards the viewfinder.

≥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.

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Before using

ª To cancel Quick Start

Quick start

1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF].

(-15-)

When quick start is on the battery power is still

being consumed, even when the LCD monitor

and the viewfinder are closed.

The camera will resume recording/pause mode

about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor or the

viewfinder is reopened.

≥If the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF] while the

unit is in quick start standby, the power turns off.

≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,

then the status indicator will go off and the

camera will be completely turned off.

≥Please note in quick start mode approximately

half the pause recording power is being

consumed. Using quick start mode will reduce

the battery recording/playback time.

≥This is only activated in the following cases.

≥A tape is inserted, while the Tape Recording

Mode is set.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [ON].

(-15-)

≥If the Mode dial is moved or the battery is

removed in quick start standby mode, quick

start is cancelled and the power turns off.

≥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.)

≥If the power is turned on in quick start standby,

the zoom magnification becomes 5k and the

picture size may differ from what it was before

quick start standby.

≥If [POWER SAVE] (-32-) is set to [5 MINUTES]

and the unit automatically goes into quick start

standby mode, set the [OFF/ON] switch to

[OFF], then to [ON] again. Also, close the LCD

monitor and retract the viewfinder and then

open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder

again.

2 While the [OFF/ON] switch is still set to

[ON], close the LCD monitor and retract the

viewfinder.

OFF

≥When using the AC adaptor, quick start can be

used even if a tape is not inserted.

≥The status indicator lights green and the unit

goes into quick start standby mode.

≥The movie camera will not go into quick start

standby unless the LCD monitor is closed and

the viewfinder is retracted.

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

viewfinder.

OFF

≥The status indicator lights red and the camera

is put into recording pause approx.

1.7 seconds after it is turned on.

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Before using

≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette,

Inserting/removing a cassette

use the blank search function to find the position

where you want to continue recording. If you are

overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be

sure to find the position where you want to

continue recording.

1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on

the power.

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

cassette cover.

≥Close the cassette cover tightly.

OPEN/

EJECT

≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get

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

≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassette

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

the case in an upright position. (-40-)

≥If the indicator of the condensation does not

display on the LCD monitor and/or the

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette

holder will come out.

viewfinder and you notice condensation on the

lens or the main unit, do not open the cassette

cover otherwise condensation may be formed

on the heads or the cassette tape. (-38-)

3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/

remove the cassette.

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.

≥Check if the cassette compartment cover is in

contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be

sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when

opening.

≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown

in the figure, and then securely insert it as far

as it goes.

≥When removing, pull it straight out.

4 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close

the cassette holder.

≥The cassette holder is housed.

PUSH

ª When the cassette holder cannot be

housed

Caution:

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

again.

Take care not to trap your fingers under the

cassette holder when closing it.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

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).

5 Only after the cassette holder is completely

housed, close the cassette cover by

pressing the mark 2.

SAVE

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Before using

ª Joystick and screen display

Selecting a mode

Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be

displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is

moved down, the indication changes.

(In the Tape Playback Mode, the icons will be

automatically displayed on the screen.)

1) Tape Recording Mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

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

[AUTO])

: TAPE RECORDING MODE

Use this when you record the image on a tape.

: TAPE PLAYBACK MODE

Use this to play back a tape.

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.

Fade

-22-

-21-

-14-

-22-

-21-

-18-

-19-

Backlight compensation

Help mode

1/4

Soft skin mode

Colour night view

Recording check

Blank search

2/4

3/4

4/4

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

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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Before using

2) Tape Recording Mode

Help mode

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

[MANUAL])

Select an icon for an explanation of the function.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

the recording pause. Move the joystick

down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick right to select the Help

mode icon [ ].

≥The help mode explains the operation icons

displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape

Recording Mode.

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

the desired icon.

Iris or gain value

White balance

Shutter speed

-27-

-25-

-27-

5/5

6/6

Manual focus adjustment

(When set to [FOCUS])

-26-

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

≥2 is displayed only when the [AUTO/

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

3) Tape Playback Mode

≥An explanation of the selected icon is

displayed on the screen.

≥Each time the joystick is moved down, the

indication changes.

ª To exit the Help mode

Playback/pause

Stop

-28-

Select [EXIT] or press the [MENU] button.

Rewind (review playback)

≥When the Help mode is used, functions cannot

be set.

Fast forward (cue playback) -28-

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Before using

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 -31-.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

ª To exit the menu screen

≥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.

Press the [MENU] button.

ª To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

ª About the menu setting

≥The menu is not displayed while recording on a

tape. Also, you cannot record on a tape while

the menu is displayed.

3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

4 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the sub-menu.

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Before using

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder

ª Adjusting the brightness and colour

level

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

[YES].

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be adjusted.

[LCD SET]

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.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD

monitor cannot be adjusted.

≥To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close

the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder to

activate it.

≥These settings will not affect the images actually

recorded.

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Record mode

≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-16-)

≥Power supply (-7-)

Record mode

≥Insert a cassette (-12-)

≥Setting date/time (-9-)

≥Setting SP/LP mode (-17-)

Check before recording

Check the following before recording important

events such as weddings or when the movie

camera has not been used for a long time.

Conduct a test recording to make sure that the

image recording and the audio recording work

properly.

ª About auto mode

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

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

focusing will be adjusted automatically.

≥Auto white balance: -42-

ª Basic camera holding

≥Auto focusing: -42-

≥Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.,

the aperature and shutter speed are

automatically adjusted for an optimum

brightness. (When set to the Tape recording

mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a

maximum of 1/250.)

≥Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted

depending on light sources or scenes. If so,

manually adjust the white balance and focus.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

≥Scene mode setting (-24-)

≥White balance setting (-25-)

≥Shutter speed setting (-27-)

≥Iris/gain value setting (-27-)

≥Focus setting (-26-)

ª Recording mode

You can switch the tape recording mode.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [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.

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.

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.

≥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.

ª Check points

≥Remove the lens cap. (-6-)

≥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.

(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 (-6-)

≥Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder

(Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor

and the viewfinder are closed. Even if the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder are closed during

recording, the power will not turn off until

recording stops.)

≥Playback of the image on other digital video

equipment recorded in the LP mode.

≥Frame-by-frame playback.

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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 seconds 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 check

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 Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

the recording pause. Move the joystick

down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the

recording check icon [ ].

2 Press the recording start/stop button again

to pause recording.

;

≥The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED]

indication appears on the screen of the movie

camera.

≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to -8-.

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

the image is recorded properly.

≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out

the blank search (-19-).

ª On-screen display in the tape

recording mode

0h00m10s00f

R 0:30

1) Recording time elapse

2) Remaining tape indication

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Record mode

Blank search function

Recording a still picture on a tape

(Photoshot)

Searches for the last part of the image recorded

(unused part of the tape). After the search is

finished, the blank search function is cancelled

and the camera is put into recording pause.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

the recording pause. Move the joystick

down until icon 1 appears.

Still pictures can be recorded from the movie

camera lens.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button in the

recording pause mode.

2 Move the joystick right to select the blank

search icon [ ].

PHOTO

SHOT

≥The movie camera records a still picture for

about 7 seconds and then switches back to

the recording pause mode.

≥If you set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >>

[ON], you can add image and a sound like

releasing the shutter.

3 When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES] and press the centre of the

joystick.

ª Stopping blank search midway

through

Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon.

≥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.

≥Photoshot recording results in slightly inferior

image quality.

ª Continuous photoshot

If you set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >>

[ON] and keep the [PHOTO SHOT] button

pressed, the movie camera will continuously

record still pictures in approx. 0.7 seconds

intervals until the button is released.

≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a

shutter clicking sound is recorded.

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Record mode

ª About the variable speed zoom

Zoom in/out function

function

You can zoom in up to 30k optically.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out):

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

Close-up recording (zoom in):

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

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

you can zoom from 1k to 30k in 3.5 seconds at

the maximum.

≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount

of movement of the [W/T] lever.

ª To use the zoom microphone function

Interlocked with the zooming operation, the

microphone will collect sounds clearly far away

with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the

wide-angle shot.

VOLUME

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

1t W

ZOOM

5t W

10t W

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.)

≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture

while recording.

1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens

side.

≥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 1.3 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. 2 cm

distant from the lens.

ª Digital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 30 times, then

the digital zoom function will be activated. The

digital zoom function allows you to select a

magnification from 50k to 1000k.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [50k] or

[1000k].

≥A vertically oriented display appears on the

viewfinder screen, this is normal and not

indicative of any trouble.

50t W

≥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]:

Optical zoom only (Up to 30k)

[50k]:

Up to 50k

[1000k]: Up to 1000k

≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the

more the image quality is degraded.

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Record mode

Backlight compensation function

Colour Night view function

This protects a backlit subject from being

darkened.

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.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick up to select the backlight

compensation icon [ ].

Colour night view function

You can record dark locations brightly in colour.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick up to select the colour

night view icon [ ].

≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON]

indication appears on the screen of the movie

camera.

≥The image on the screen will become

brighter.

ª To return to normal recording

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF]

indication appears on the screen of the movie

camera.

≥The [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW ON] indication

appears on the screen of the movie camera.

≥Each upward press switches the modes.

OFF # Colour night view function # OFF

≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode

dial, the backlight compensation is cancelled.

ª To cancel the colour night view

function

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW OFF] indication

appears on the screen of the movie camera.

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

whitish for a while.

≥The colour 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 colour night view function is cancelled when

you turn off the power or operate the mode dial.

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Record mode

Soft skin mode

Fade in/fade out function

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.

Fade in

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 to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the soft skin

icon [ ].

[

≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication

appears on the screen of the movie camera.

≥The [FADE ON] indication appears on the

screen of the movie camera.

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.

ª To cancel the soft skin mode

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] indication

appears on the screen of the movie camera.

≥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.

Pause recording. (fade out)

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the

image/audio completely disappears, recording

stops.

ª To cancel fading

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the

screen of the movie camera.

ª To select the colour for fade in/out

The colour which appears in fading pictures can

be selected.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [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

Wind noise reduction function

Recording images for wide-screen

TVs

This reduces the wind noise coming into the

microphone when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

This allows you to record images compatible with

wide-screen TVs.

Cinema Function

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

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 Set [BASIC] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].

ª To cancel the wind noise reduction

function

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

≥The default setting is [ON].

≥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.)

ª To cancel the Cinema function

Set [BASIC] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

≥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.

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Record mode

Image stabilizer function

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode)

Reduces the image shaking due to hand

movement when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [SIS] >> [ON].

When you record images in different situations,

this mode automatically sets optimum shutter

speeds and apertures.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

[MANUAL].

AUTO

MANUAL

ª To cancel the image stabilizer function

Set [ADVANCED] >> [SIS] >> [OFF].

FOCUS

≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you

turn the image stabilizer off.

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

desired mode.

≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness

may change or colours may not look natural.

≥When the colour night view function is used, the

image stabilizer function does not work. If so,

the [[] indication flashes.

≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer

function may not work effectively.

≥When the digital zoom is used

≥When a conversion lens is used

≥When recording is done in an extremely dark

place

≥When the camera is shaken greatly

≥When you record a moving subject while

tracking it

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

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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 Recording Mode.

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

[MANUAL].

Sports mode

≥For 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.

AUTO

≥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.

MANUAL

FOCUS

2 Move the joystick up to select the white

balance icon [ ].

MNL

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker.

Portrait mode

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting

to [OFF].

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

select the white balance mode.

Low light mode

≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be

recorded finely.

1 AWB

Spotlight mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

the recorded image may become whitish and

the periphery of the recorded image

extremely dark.

Surf & snow mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

the recorded image may become whitish.

1) Auto white balance adjustment [

]

AWB

2) Indoor mode (for recording under

incandescent lamps) [

3) Outdoor mode [

4) Manual adjustment mode [

]

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Record mode

ª To restore to the automatic

adjustment

Manual focus adjustment

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,

then manual focusing is available.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

[MANUAL].

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.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set

the white balance for correct adjustment.

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

[FOCUS].

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.

AUTO

MANUAL

ª About flashing of the [ ] indication

When the manual adjustment mode is

selected

FOCUS

MF MNL

≥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.

≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF]

will be displayed.

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the focus.

MF MNL

ª About the white balance sensor

The white balance sensor detects the type of light

source during recording.

≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during

recording, or it may not function properly.

≥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

ª To restore to automatic adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[AUTO].

Manual shutter speed/aperture

adjustment

Shutter Speed

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Aperture

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

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

[MANUAL].

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.

≥During normal playback, image movement may

not look smooth.

≥When recording in the extremely bright place,

the colour of the screen may change or flickers.

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

or 1/100.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2 Move the joystick left or right to select the

shutter aperture icon [

] or shutter speed

icon [

MNL

Manual iris/gain adjustment

≥Set the shutter speed before setting the

aperture (iris/gain) when manually adjusting

both settings.

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

cannot adjust the gain value.

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the shutter speed or aperture.

MNL

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

screen increases.

/50

OPEN

OdB

≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are

iris values that are not displayed.

ª Shutter speed range

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

The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.

MNL

1/50

1/1000

F2.0

0dB

ª Iris/gain value range

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

1) Shutter speed

OPEN (Opened: F1.8) 0dB, ..., 18dB

Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.

Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.

Values with dB are gain values.

2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value

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Playback mode

ª To adjust volume

Playback mode

Playing back tape

Adjust the speaker volume for playback.

1 Move the [sVOLUMEr] lever to adjust the

volume.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

(An operation icon automatically appears on

the LCD monitor.)

VOLUME

1 Operate with joystick.

Towards [r]: increases the volume

Towards [s]: decreases the volume

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

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.)

≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume

indication will disappear.

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

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

ª Repeat playback

∫:

Stop

When the tape end is reached, the tape will be

rewound and played back again.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >>

[ON].

≥The power will not turn off when the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder are closed and

retracted during Tape Playback Mode.

≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving

images may show noise as a mosaic.

≥Before and after cue/review playback, the

screen may become black for a moment or

images may be disturbed.

≥The [

] indication appears. (In order to

cancel the repeat playback mode, set

[REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or turn off the

power.)

ª Settings on the audio

≥If you cannot listen to the desired audio when

playing back a tape, check the settings in

[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].

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

[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the audio

will be played back in stereo sound regardless

of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].

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Playback mode

Frame-by-frame playback

Playback on TV

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

1 During playback, move the joystick up to

select the [1/;] icon to pause playback.

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.

2 Push the [sVOLUMEr] lever.

[VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

A/V

VOLUME

≥Connect the movie camera and a TV by using

the AV cable 1.

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.

≥The image and audio are output on the TV.

5 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]

icon to stop playback.

Towards [T]: normal direction

Towards [W]: reversed direction

≥If you keep pushing the lever, then the images

will continuously be played back frame by

frame.

≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying

about the battery running down.

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 [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-33-)

≥Check the connected terminal.

ª To return to normal playback

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

start playback.

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

(For more information, please read the

operating instructions for the TV.)

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Edit mode

≥When you do not need functional indications or

Edit mode

date and time indication, set [BASIC] >>

[DATE/TIME] >> [OFF] in the Tape Playback

Mode. (When you connect the movie camera

and a recorder with the DV cable, these

indications may not appear.)

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a

VCR (Dubbing)

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.

ª When neither image nor sound from

the movie camera is output to the TV

set

≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they

go.

≥Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-33-)

≥Check the connected terminal.

Connecting with the AV cable

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing)

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.

This model cannot be used as a Recorder.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

(Player/recorder)

1 Connect the movie camera and digital video

equipment with the DV cable.

[VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

A/V

≥Connect the movie camera and the recorder

by using the AV cable 1.

Connecting with the optional DV cable

(Only for equipment with a DV terminal)

(L2)

2 Start playback. (Player)

3 Start recording. (Recorder)

4 Stop playback. (Player)

≥Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during

dubbing, or the dubbing may not be completed

properly.

≥Even if you use a device equipped with DV

terminals such as IEEE1394, you may not be

able to perform digital dubbing in some cases.

For more information, see the instructions for

equipment connected.

≥Regardless of the menu settings on the

recorder, digital dubbing is carried out in the

same mode as the [AUDIO REC] mode of the

playback tape.

≥The images on the recorder monitor may be

disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded

images.

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. (Player)

≥The image and sound are reproduced.

5 Start recording. (Recorder)

6 Stop recording. (Recorder)

7 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]

icon to stop playback. (Player)

≥For more information, refer to the operating

instructions for your TV set and recorder.

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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] -32-

2) [ADVANCED]

[REPEAT PLAY] -28-

3) [SETUP]

1) [BASIC]

[12bit AUDIO] -33-

[AUDIO OUT] -33-

[DISPLAY] -32-

[LCD SET] -16-

[EVF SET] -16-

[SCENE MODE] -24-

[REC SPEED] -17-

[WIND CUT] -23-

[CINEMA] -23-

[CLOCK SET] -9-

[POWER SAVE] -32-

2) [ADVANCED]

[SIS] -24-

4) [LANGUAGE] -15-

[FADE COLOUR] -22-

[AUDIO REC] -32-

[D.ZOOM] -20-

[ZOOM MIC] -20-

[SHTR EFFECT] -19-

3) [SETUP]

[DISPLAY] -32-

[DATE/TIME] -32-

[POWER SAVE] -32-

[QUICK START] -11-

[BEEP SOUND] -32-

[LCD SET] -16-

[EVF SET] -16-

[INITIAL SET] -33-

[DEMO MODE] -33-

4) [LANGUAGE] -15-

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ª [POWER SAVE]

[OFF]: When about 5 minutes passed

Menus related to taking pictures

without any operation, the standby

mode automatically will be set. In

the standby mode, [;] blinks and

it takes time more than usual to

start recording after you press the

recording start/stop button.

ª [DATE/TIME]

This switches between date and time indications.

≥The movie camera automatically records the

date and time of picture taking on the tape.

ª [AUDIO REC]

Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording

systems.

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

(The original sound recorded is preserved

after audio dubbing.)

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

Audio can be recorded in higher quality.

(The original sound recorded is erased

after audio dubbing.)

[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].

≥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

≥Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this unit.

If you want to edit the sound on a model with an

audio dubbing function, set [12bit] to take

pictures.

ª [DISPLAY]

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

to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be

switched to minimum display.

ª [BEEP SOUND]

Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are

issued as follows.

1 Beep

≥When you start recording

≥When you turn on the power

≥When the unit goes from quick start standby

mode to recording pause

2 Beeps

≥When you pause recording

≥When you turn off the power

≥When the unit goes into quick start standby

mode

2 Beeps for 4 times

≥When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab

set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs

(-38-), and at other times. Check the sentence

displayed on the screen. (-34-)

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Menus related to playback

Other menus

ª [12bit AUDIO]

ª [INITIAL SET]

If you want to edit the sound on a model with an

audio dubbing function, set [12bit] to take

pictures.

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.

You can switch the sound (PCM Audio) when

playing back a tape with sound recorded in

[12bit].

(Language setting cannot be back to the initial

shipping condition.)

[ST1]: It only plays back the original sound

recorded.

[ST2]: It only plays back the sound on the tape

added with audio dubbing.

[MIX]: It simultaneously plays back both [ST1]

and [ST2] sounds.

≥Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this unit.

When playing back a tape recorded on this unit,

you will not be able to hear the sound if [ST2] is

set. Set [ST1].

ª [DEMO MODE]

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

inserting a cassette, 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 set to

[DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal use, set this

function to [OFF].

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)

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White balance adjustment mode

-25-

Others

Indications

WEB CAMERA mode

(Recording)

Various functions and the movie camera status

are shown on the screen.

Basic indications

Playback indications

Playback -28-

Pause -28-

Remaining battery power

0h00m00s00f: Time code

15:30:45:

Fast-forward/Cue playback -28-

Rewind/Review playback -28-

Frame-by-frame playback -29-

Repeat playback -28-

Audio recording mode -32-

Volume adjustment -28-

WEB CAMERA mode (Playback)

Date/Time indication

;1/2;:

Recording indications

R0:45:

≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.

(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the

indication starts flashing.)

Remaining tape time

12bit, 16bit:

SP:

Standard Play mode

(Recording speed mode) -17-

Long Play mode

Warning/alarm indications

LP:

If any one of the following indications lights up or

flashes, please check the movie camera.

Confirmatory indications

(Recording speed mode) -17-

Recording -18-

Recording pause -18-

¥:

; (Green):

Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure

prevention slider placed in the [SAVE]

position is inserted.

No cassette is inserted.

[--]/0:

The built-in battery is low. -10-

°: The warning/alarm indication appears when

you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor

towards the viewfinder and check the

warning/alarm indication.

; (Green flash):

Standby mode

; (Red):

Fade out

Recording check -18-

Automatic mode -17-

Manual mode -24-

AUTO

MNL

MF:

Manual focus -26-

5k:

Zoom magnification indication

-20-

Back light mode -21-

Image stabilizer -24-

Shutter speed -27-

F number -27-

2END:

1/500:

F2.4:

The tape came to the end during recording.

:: The video heads are dirty. -39-

6dB:

Gain value -27-

Soft skin mode -22-

Fade (White) -22-

Fade (Black) -22-

Colour night view function -21-

Blank search -19-

Zoom microphone -20-

Wind noise reduction -23-

Sports mode (Scene mode) -24-

Portrait mode (Scene mode) -24-

Low light mode (Scene mode)

-24-

Textual indications

3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE:

Condensation has occurred. Take out the

cassette and wait for a while. It takes some

time until the cassette holder opens, but this

is not a malfunction. -38-

LOW BATTERY:

The battery is low. Recharge it. -7-

NO TAPE :

ZOOM

No tape is inserted. -12-

TAPE END:

The tape came to the end during recording.

CHECK REC TAB:

Spotlight mode (Scene mode)

-24-

Surf & snow mode (Scene mode)

-24-

Auto white balance -25-

Indoor mode (recording under

incandescent lamp) -25-

Outdoor mode -25-

You are attempting to record pictures on a

tape with the accidental erasure prevention

slider placed in the [SAVE] position.

You are attempting digital dubbing on a tape

with the accidental erasure prevention slider

placed in the [SAVE] position.

AWB

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WRONG TAPE FORMAT:

Functions cannot be used

You are attempting to play back a tape

section that has been recorded with a

different TV system. This cassette is

incompatible.

simultaneously

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.

CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR:

The cassette cover is open. Close the

cassette cover. -12-

COPY PROTECTED:

Functions

Conditions which disable

the functions

Images cannot be recorded correctly

because the medium is protected by a copy

guard.

≥Image stabilizer ≥When the colour night

view function is used

NEED HEAD CLEANING:

≥Backlight

compensation

≥When the iris/gain is set

≥When the colour night

view function is used

The video heads are dirty. -39-

PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:

An irregularity in the equipment has been

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

This may solve the problem.

≥Help mode

≥Blank search

≥Soft skin

≥Recording

check

≥While recording to a tape

DISCONNECT USB CABLE:

You are attempting to record pictures on a

tape with the USB cable connected to the

movie camera.

≥Colour Night

≥While recording to a tape

PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0:

The movie camera is connected to a

personal computer that does not support

USB 2.0. (Refer to the operating instructions

for PC connection.)

View

≥Scene mode

≥When setting the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch

to [AUTO]

CAN NOT USE USB:

≥When the colour night

view function is used

You are connecting the USB cable with the

DV cable connected.

≥Change of

white balance

≥When digital zoom (30k

or higher) is used

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].

REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR:

When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD

monitor cannot be adjusted.

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥Adjusting the

shutter speed,

iris/gain

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥When the scene mode is

used

CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE:

You are attempting to select an item other

than [OFF] in [SCENE MODE] during night

view mode.

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5: The movie camera cannot be operated

though powered up.

The movie camera does not operate

normally.

• The movie camera cannot be operated unless

you open the LCD monitor or extend the

viewfinder.

• Remove the cassette and then press the

[RESET] button. (-38-) If normal conditions are

not restored yet, turn off the power. Then,

about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.

6: The cassette cannot be removed.

• Does the status indicator comes on when

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

that the battery and the AC adaptor are

properly connected. (-7-)

Before requesting repair

(Problems and solutions)

Power/Body

1: The movie camera power cannot be turned

on.

• Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully

charged battery.

• The battery protection circuit may have

operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor

for 5 to 10 seconds. If the movie camera still

cannot be used, the battery is faulty.

• Is the LCD monitor open or the viewfinder

extend?

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. (-32-) Also, if you set

• Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the

battery and remove the cassette.

• Close the cassette cover completely, and fully

open it again. (-12-)

7: No operation other than cassette removal

can be performed.

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

[POWER SAVE] to [OFF], the power does not

automatically turn off.

condensation indication disappears. (-38-)

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. (-7-)

• 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. (-38-)

Recording

1: Recording does not start although power is

supplied to the movie camera and the

cassette is correctly inserted.

• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on

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

recording cannot be performed. (-12-)

• 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. (-17-)

• Has condensation occurred? No operation

other than cassette removal can be performed

when condensation occurs. Wait until the

condensation indication disappears. (-38-)

• Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is

open, the movie camera may not operate

normally. Close the cassette cover. (-12-)

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, the

demonstration starts. For normal use, set this

function to [OFF]. (-33-)

4: Battery runs down quickly.

• Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the

AC adaptor. (-7-)

• 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.

3: A cassette cannot be inserted.

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

condensation indication disappears.

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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. (-42-) If so, use the manual

focus mode to adjust the focus. (-26-)

• Is the colour night view function set? When the

colour night view function is working, focusing

shifts into the manual mode.

Playback (Sound)

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

speaker of the movie camera.

0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push

the [jVOLUMEi] lever to display the volume

indication and adjust it. (-28-)

2: Different sounds are reproduced at the

same time.

• 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. (-33-)

3: Sounds cannot be played back.

• Have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >>

[ST2]? Set [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1]. (-33-)

Indications

1: A sentence is displayed in red in the screen

centre.

• Read the contents and respond to them. (-34-)

2: The remaining tape time indication

disappears.

Playback (Pictures)

• 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.

3: 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.

4: 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.

1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images

during cue or review playback.

• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital

video systems. It is not a malfunction.

2: Horizontal stripes appear on images during

cue and review playback.

• Horizontal stripes may appear depending on

the scene, but 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. (-39-)

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

may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the

terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the

cable to the AV terminal.

• Is a picture containing a copyright protection

signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a

protected picture is played back by the movie

camera, mosaic-like patterns appear on the

picture.

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Cautions for Use

1: The indication disappears, the screen is

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

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 the 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

for data protection and then press the [RESET]

button. The movie camera will be activated.

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

power to the movie camera is turned off

automatically about 1 minute later.

• 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.

• For information, refer to the operating

instructions for PC connection (separate

volume).

4: When the USB cable is disconnected, an

error message will appear on PC.

• To disconnect the USB cable safely,

double-click the [ ] icon in the task tray and

follow the instructions on the screen.

5: 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 in the WEB camera mode.

• Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting

it? Insert a tape.

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] 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.

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.

≥The status indicator blinks for about

1 minute and then the movie camera

automatically turns off. Leave it for about

1.5 to 2 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.

≥If the indicator of the condensation does not

display on the LCD monitor and/or the

viewfinder and you notice condensation on the

lens or the main unit, do not open the cassette

cover otherwise condensation may be formed

on the heads or the cassette tape.

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.

• 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.)

• For details, refer to the operating instructions

for PC connection.

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≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by

ª About dirty heads

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 the AC adaptor. Then, connect the

battery or the 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 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 seconds. (If you do not stop

the playback, it automatically stops about

15 seconds later.)

≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.

If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD

CLEANING” appears during recording. During

playback, moreover, the following symptoms

appear.

≥Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the

≥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.

sound is interrupted.

≥Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes

appear.

≥The whole screen becomes black and there is

no picture and sound.

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 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.

≥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.

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.

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.

≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or

images may be distorted, by strong magnetic

fields created by speakers or large motors.

≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the

instructions.

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Do not use this movie camera for surveillance

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.

If you drop the battery accidentally, check to

see if the terminals are deformed.

≥Attaching a deformed battery to the movie

camera or the AC adaptor may damage the

movie camera or the AC adaptor.

Do not throw old battery into fire.

≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may

When you are not going to use the movie

camera for an extended time.

≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or a

cabinet, it is recommended that you put a

desiccant (silica gel) in with it.

result in an explosion.

≥If the operating time is very short even after the

battery has been recharged, the battery has

worn out. Please purchase a new battery.

ª About the AC adaptor

≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more

time than normal.

ª About the 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.

≥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 the 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.)

≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free

from humidity, with as constant temperature as

possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 oC to

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

≥Extremely high temperatures or low

temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.

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

high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the

terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.

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

recommend you charge it once every year and

store it again after you have completely used up

the charged capacity.

≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery

terminals should be removed.

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.

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

adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries

at your destination.

≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor

and the battery clean.

ª About the cassette

Never place the cassette in a high temperature

place.

≥The tape may be damaged, producing

mosaic-like noise at the time of playback.

When storing the cassette after use, be sure

to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it

out.

≥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.

≥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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Others

≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and

Explanation of terms

humidity may damage the tape. Such usage

may cause damage to the movie camera and

the heads.

≥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.

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 LCD monitor/viewfinder

LCD monitor

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

dry soft cloth.

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≥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.

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10)

11)

Extremely high precision technology is

employed to produce the LCD monitor

screen featuring a total of approximately

105,000 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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12)

Outside of the effective range of automatic white

balance adjustment, the image will become

reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range

of automatic white balance adjustment, the

automatic white balance adjustment may not

function properly if there is more than one light

source. For light outside the functional auto white

balance adjustment range, use the manual white

balance adjustment mode.

Viewfinder

Extremely high precision technology is

employed to produce the viewfinder screen

featuring a total of approximately

67,500 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.

1) The effective range of automatic white

balance adjustment on this movie camera

2) Blue sky

3) TV screen

4) Cloudy sky (rain)

5) Sunlight

6) White fluorescent lamp

ª Periodical check-ups

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

≥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.)

12) Candlelight

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Others

Recording a subject with little contrast

ª White balance

The image recorded by the movie camera may

become bluish or reddish under the influence of

≥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.

light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust

the white balance.

White balance adjustment determines the white

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 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.

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.

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.

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Specifications

Dimensions:

Specifications

Approx. 82 mm (W)k69 mm (H)k120 mm (D)

(excluding the projection part)

Mass:

Specifications

Approx. 410 g

(without supplied battery, DV cassette and lens cap)

Approx. 480 g

Digital Video Camera

Information for your safety

(with supplied battery, DV cassette and lens cap)

Operating temperature:

0 oC to 40 oC

Power source:

DC 7.9/7.2 V

Power consumption:

Operating humidity:

10% to 80%

Recording

2.5 W (When using viewfinder)

3.1 W (When using LCD monitor)

WEB camera

Compression:

Motion JPEG

Image size:

320k240 pixels (QVGA)

Frame rate:

Recording format:

Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format)

Tape used:

Approx. 6 fps

6.35 mm digital video tape

Recording/playback time:

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

Video

AC adaptor

VSK0651

Information for your safety

Recording system:

Digital component

Television system:

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:

Power source:

AC 110 V to 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)

1/6-inch CCD image sensor

Lens:

Auto Iris, F1.8 to F3.9,

Focal length; 1.9 mm to 57.0 mm

Macro (Full range AF)

Filter diameter:

Dimensions:

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

Mass:

Approx. 110 g

Mass and dimensions are approximate values.

Specifications may change without prior notice.

30.5 mm

Zoom:

30:1 Power zoom

Monitor:

2.5-inch LCD

Viewfinder:

Electronic viewfinder

Microphone:

Stereo (with a zoom function)

Speaker:

1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm

Standard illumination:

1,400 lx

Minimum required illumination:

2 lx (Colour Night View Mode)

Video output level:

1.0 Vp-p, 75 h

Audio output level (Line):

316 mV, 600 h

USB:

USB 2.0 compliant, (Full-Speed)

No copyright protection support

Digital interface:

DV output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)

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LSQT1008 A

F0106Nm0 ( 5100 A )

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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

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