Panasonic NV GS75EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No.

NV-GS75EB

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark

of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

≥SD Logo is a trademark.

≥All other company and product names in the

operating instructions are trademarks of their

respective corporations.

Files recorded on a SD Memory Card

It may not be possible to play back the files on

this Movie Camera recorded on and created by

other equipment or vice versa. For this reason,

check the compatibility of the equipment in

advance.

≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated by dashes

either side of a number, for example: -00-

The menu operation flow is indicated by >> in the

description.

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥Do not use any other AV cables and USB

cables except the supplied one.

≥When you use the cable which are sold

separately, please make sure to use the one

whose length is less than 3 meters.

ª WARNING

Do not remove the cover (or back); there are

no user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

ª Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or

other published or broadcast material for

purposes other than your own private use

may infringe copyright laws. Even for the

purpose of private use, recording of certain

material may be restricted.

≥The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected

technologies and is protected by the patented

technologies and intellectual properties of

Japan and the U.S. To use these copyright-

protected technologies, authorization of the

Macrovision Company is required. It is

prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie

Camera.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety.................................. 2

Playback mode

Playing back tape............................................... 31

Slow-motion playback/

Before using

frame-by-frame playback................................. 31

Variable-speed search function.......................... 32

Playback on TV.................................................. 32

Playing back card............................................... 33

Deleting files recorded on a card ....................... 34

Formatting a card............................................... 34

Protecting files on a card.................................... 34

Writing the printing data on a card

Accessories.......................................................... 5

Optional................................................................ 5

Parts identification and handling.......................... 5

Fitting the lens cap .............................................. 7

The one-touch free-style grip belt ........................ 8

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

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

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

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

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 ................................... 17

(DPOF setting) ................................................ 35

Edit mode

Recording from a tape onto a card..................... 36

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing)......................................................... 36

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing).............................................. 37

Audio dubbing .................................................... 37

Printing pictures by directly connecting to

the printer (PictBridge) .................................... 38

Record mode

Menu list............................................................. 40

Menus related to taking pictures ........................ 42

Menus related to playback ................................. 42

Other menus ...................................................... 43

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 .......................................... 22

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

Quick start.......................................................... 23

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

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

Soft skin mode ................................................... 24

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

Fade in/fade out function ................................... 25

Wind noise reduction function............................ 25

Self-timer recording............................................ 26

Recording images for wide-screen TVs............. 26

Image stabilizer function .................................... 26

Continuous Photoshot........................................ 27

Recording in various situations

Others

Indications.......................................................... 44

Warning/alarm indications.................................. 45

Functions cannot be used simultaneously ......... 46

Before requesting repair

(Problems and solutions)................................. 47

Cautions for Use ................................................ 50

Explanation of terms .......................................... 54

Specifications

Specifications..................................................... 55

(Scene mode).................................................. 27

Recording in natural colours

(White balance) ............................................... 28

Manual focus adjustment ................................... 29

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ....... 29

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Before using

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

Before using

ª Sales and Support Information

4) Free style remote control -17-

5) Lens cap -7-

6) AV cable -36-

7) Shoulder strap -7-

8) USB cable and CD-ROM -38-

Customer Care Centre

≥For UK customers: 08705 357357

≥For Republic of Ireland customers:

01 289 8333

≥Visit our website for product information

≥E-mail: [email protected]

Optional

1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11EB)

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-LW3707M3E)

8) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3714M2E)

9) Filter kit (VW-LF37WE)

Technical Support for AV Software

≥For callers in UK: 08701 505610

≥For callers in ROI: 0044 8701 505610

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

≥Order accessory and consumable items for your

product with ease and confidence by phoning

our Customer Care Centre Monday–Friday

9:00am– 5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays).

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory

ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

≥All enquiries transactions and distribution

facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK

Ltd.

10) Video DC light (VW-LDC10E)

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

12) Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)

13) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

14) DV cable (VW-CD1E)

15) Jacket pouch (VW-SJ05E)

≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

≥It couldn’t be simpler!

Parts identification and handling

≥Also available through our Internet is direct

shopping for a wide range of finished products,

take a browse on our website for further details.

ª Camera

Accessories

(4)

The followings are the accessories supplied with

this product.

(1)

(2)

(5)

(3)

VSK0651B

K2GJ2DZ00017

RJA0053-3X

(6)

(7)

CR2025

(1) Recording lamp -42-

(2) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -23-, -25-

(3) Grip belt

(One-touch free style grip belt) -8-

(4) Lens

(5) White balance sensor -28-

Remote control sensor -17-

(6) Lock button -8-

N2QAEC000012

N2QCAD000002

VFC3506-1A

VYF3031

K2KC4CB00018

(7) Lock cover -8-

VFA0425B

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

-9-

2) Battery pack -9-

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(18) Menu button [MENU] -14-

(11)

(19) Joystick -12-

(20) Mode dial -12-

(21) Recording start/stop button -20-

(22) S-Video output terminal [S-VIDEO] -32-

AV/

(8)

REMOTE/MIC

(9)

(25)

(26)

(10)

(23)

(27)

(8) Audio-video output terminal [AV] -36-

≥Use the supplied AV cable or headphones

only, otherwise audio may not be played

back normally.

(28)

(29)

(30)

(24)

(31)

Headphone terminal [Ë]

(9) Terminal for free style remote control

[REMOTE] -17-

(23) LCD monitor -8-, -53-

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.

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.

(24) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -8-

(25) Reset button [RESET] -45-

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

Power LCD lamp -15-

(27) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] -19-, -27-, -29-

(28) Card access lamp -11-

(29) DV terminal [DV] -37-

(30) Card slot cover -11-

(10) USB terminal [ ] -38-

(11) Speaker -31-

(15)

(16)

(12)

(17)

(18)

(13)

(14)

(19)

(20)

(21)

(31) Card slot -11-

(22)

(33)

S-VIDEO

(34)

(35)

(36)

(37)

(12) Viewfinder -9-, -53-

(32)

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.

(32) Cassette holder -10-

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

(34) Cassette cover -10-

(35) Zoom lever [W/T] -22-

Volume lever [s /VOLr] -31-

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

(37) Accessory shoe

(13) Battery holder

(14) Battery eject button [PUSH BATT] -10-

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

(16) Power lamp -12-

≥Accessories, such as a stereo microphone

(VW-VMS2E; optional), are attached here.

(17) Quick start recording button

[QUICK START] -23-

Quick start recording lamp -23-

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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-LF37WE; 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-LT3714M2E; optional) or the wide

conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E; optional),

first remove the lens hood.

(38)

≥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)

(38) 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 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.)

≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the

tripod is used. Insert the card first and then

attach the tripod.

Fitting the lens cap

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

If you do not use the movie camera when the MC

protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit

(VW-LF37WE; optional) is attached to the front of

the lens hood, attach 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.

(39)

(39) Shoulder strap fixture

≥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.)

≥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.

(40)

(40) 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.

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 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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ª Charging lamp

Lights up:Charging

Using the viewfinder

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.

ª Extending the viewfinder

1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by

pinching the extension knob.

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

ª Adjusting the field of view

1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece

corrector knob.

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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.

≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

from the menu.

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.

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 (-10-)

≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries.

≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

ª Fitting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and

slide it until it clicks.

≥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.

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Before using

≥The times shown in the table are rough

ª Removing the battery

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.

While pushing the [PUSH BATT] button, slide the

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

PUSH

BATT

≥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).

≥The recordable time will become shorter in the

following cases:

≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not

≥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.

≥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.

fall.

Charging time and recordable time

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/

1150 mAh)

CGA-DU14

(7.2 V/

2 h. 25 min.

2 h. 40 min.

(2 h. 25 min.)

1h. 20 min.

(1 h. 15 min.)

2 h. 45 min.

3 h.

Inserting/removing a cassette

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

cassette cover.

1360 mAh)

(2 h. 50 min.)

1h. 30 min.

(1 h. 25 min.)

3 h. 55 min.

4 h. 30 min.

(4 h. 15 min.)

2 h. 15 min.

(2 h. 10 min.)

1 h. 40 min.

1 h. 25 min.

(1 h. 20 min.)

45 min.

CGA-DU21

(7.2 V/

2040 mAh)

CGR-DU06

(7.2 V/

640 mAh)

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette

holder will come out.

2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/

remove the cassette.

(40 min.)

CGA-DU07

(7.2 V/

680 mAh)

1 h. 30 min.

1h. 30 min.

(1 h. 25 min.)

45 min.

(45 min.)

A Charging time

B Maximum continuously recordable time

C Intermittent recordable time

≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown

in the figure, and then securely insert it as far

as it goes.

(The intermittent recordable time refers to

recordable time when the recording and stopping

operations are repeated.)

≥When removing, pull it straight out.

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

≥The battery CGA-DU12 is supplied.

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

the cassette holder.

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.

PUSH

4 Only after the cassette holder is completely

housed, close the cassette cover.

≥After using, make sure to rewind the cassette

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

the case in an upright position. (-52-)

≥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. (-50-)

2 Insert/remove the card into/from the card

slot.

ª When the cassette holder does not

come out

≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then

open it again completely.

≥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.

≥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.

3 Securely close the card slot cover.

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.

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.

≥Close the cassette cover tightly.

≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get

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

ª Accidental erasure prevention

If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a

cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the

[SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded.

When recording, close the accidental erasure

prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the

direction of the [REC] arrow).

ª Card access lamp

≥When the camera accesses the card (reading,

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

lamp lights up.

SAVE

≥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.

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≥Opening the card slot cover and inserting or

removing the card.

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

dial.

Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

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.

: 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 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.

Turning the camera on

: Picture playback mode

Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on

a card.

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.

: 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.)

ª How to turn on the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/

ON] switch to [ON].

How to use the joystick

≥The power lamp lights up.

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.

OFF

ª How to turn off the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/

ON] switch to [OFF].

≥The power lamp goes off.

OFF

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-

-24-

-25-

-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

-28-

2) Tape recording mode

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

[MANUAL])

-28-

Select/Adjust

6) Picture playback mode

OFF

White balance

Shutter speed

Iris or gain value

Select/Adjust

-28-

Playback/stop

Erase

-33-

-34-

-33-

-28-

Select/Adjust

Playback previous picture

Playback next picture

3) Tape playback mode

OFF

Playback/pause

Stop

-31-

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 -40-.

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.

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

[ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the

main unit.

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Before using

VAR.

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS

EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED

BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN

NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL

PANASONIC SUPPLIER.

ENTER

3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu

screen.

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder

VAR.

ª Adjusting the brightness and colour

level

ENTER

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

[YES].

Setting date and time

If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then

adjust it.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card

Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK 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]

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.

: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.

3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

≥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.

≥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.

≥These settings will not affect the images actually

recorded.

ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery

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

turned on, then the built-in lithium battery runs

down. Connect the AC 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.)

ª In order to increase the brightness of

the entire LCD monitor

1 Press the [POWER LCD] button.

POWER LCD

≥The [POWER LCD] lamp lights up.

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Before using

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

entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice

as bright as the normal.

START/

STOP

(10)

DATE/ PHOTO

TIME

SHOT

OSD

(14)

ZOOM

(15)

(16)

¥REC A.DUB

≥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.

FF/

/REW PLAY

(11)

(12)

(13)

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

VAR.

(17)

ENTER

Using the remote control

(10) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢

(11) Rewind/review button [6]

(12) Pause button [;]

(13) Stop button [∫]

(14) Recording start/stop button [START/

ª Remote control

Using the remote control supplied will enable

controlling almost all the functions of this camera

to be controlled.

STOP] ¢

(15) Playback button [1]

(1)

START/

DATE/ PHOTO

(16) Fast forward/cue button [5]

(17) Enter button [ENTER] -14-

¢ means that these buttons function in the same

manner as the corresponding buttons on the

movie camera.

STOP

OSD

TIME

SHOT

(2)

ZOOM

(3)

(4)

¥REC A.DUB

FF/

/REW PLAY

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

ª Install a button-type battery

Install the button-type battery supplied in the

remote control before using it.

VAR.

ENTER

(5)

1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the

battery holder.

(1) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -40-

(2) On-screen display button [OSD] -33-

(3) Record button [¥REC]

(not available)

(4) Audio dubbing button [A.DUB] -37-

(5) Direction buttons [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] -14-

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

facing upward and get the battery holder

back in place.

START/

STOP

DATE/ PHOTO

OSD

TIME

SHOT

ZOOM

¥REC A.DUB

(7)

FF/

/REW PLAY

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

(6)

(8)

(9)

VAR.

ENTER

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

[E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) -31-

(7) Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢

(8) Search button [VAR. SEARCH] -32-

(9) Menu button [MENU] -14-

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Before using

[VCR2]:

Press [E] and [∫] simultaneously. 2

WARNING

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.

“THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL

COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025

MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC).

IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO

EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT

MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN

EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY

FOR ITS USE.

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

children.

REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF

THE SAME TYPE AND MANUFACTURER.

THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME

MANNER AND LOCATION AS THE

ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE

CORRECT POLARITY CONNECTIONS

OBSERVED.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-CHARGE THE

OLD BATTERY OR RE-USE IT FOR ANY

OTHER PURPOSE. IT SHOULD BE

DISPOSED OF IN WASTE PRODUCTS

DESTINED FOR BURIAL RATHER THAN

INCINERATION.”

≥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” (-45-) 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.

≥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

Free style remote control

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.

≥The distance between the remote control and

the camera: Within approx. 5 m

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

right

(1)

(2)

(3)

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) Recording start/stop button [REC]

(2) Zoom lever [W/T]

(3) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT]

ª Connect the free style remote control

to the camera

1 Plug the free style remote control into the

[REMOTE] terminal as far as it goes.

1 Setting on the camera:

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

[VCR2].

2 Setting on the remote control:

REMOTE/MIC

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

[VCR1]:

Press [D] and [∫] simultaneously. 1

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ª About the clip (on the backside)

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.

≥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.

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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: -54-

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: -54-

≥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 (-27-)

≥White balance setting (-28-)

≥Shutter speed setting (-29-)

≥Iris/gain value setting (-29-)

≥Focus setting (-29-)

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.

≥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. (-37-)

≥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. (-7-)

≥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 (-8-)

≥Power supply (-9-)

≥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. (-7-)

≥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 -56-.

≥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 -10-.

≥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

0h00m10s00f

R 0:30

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.

PHOTO

SHOT

Blank search function

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.

Searches for the last part of the image recorded

(unused part of the tape).

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].

ª Stopping blank search midway

through

Move the joystick down.

≥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.

≥You can record stable pictures without shaking

by using a tripod and the remote control.

≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded

on a card, refer to -56-.

≥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.

≥If set [PICT. QUALITY] >> [

], mosaic-pattern

noise may appear on a playback image

depending on the picture content.

≥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].

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Record mode

ª On-screen display in the card

Zoom in/out function

recording mode

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):

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

/VOL

100

1) Still picture size

1tW

2) Number of recordable still pictures

5tW

(When no pictures can be recorded, the red

light will flash.)

10tW

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 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.

≥In the tape recording mode, the progressive

function may be disabled depending on the

other functions used. (-46-)

ª Select the size of still pictures to be

recorded on a card

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

the desired picture size.

[1520]: 1520k1152

[640]: 640k480

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

ª Select the picture quality for

photoshot images

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

the desired picture quality.

[500k].

20tW

[

High picture quality

[

Normal picture quality

≥You can also change the picture quality on

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

recording mode.

[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

ª Recording with a shutter operation

effect

You can add a shutter operation simulating

sound.

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

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Record mode

ª To use the zoom microphone function

Quick start

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.

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.

≥A card is inserted, while the Card Recording

Mode is set.

1 Press the [QUICK START] button.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

ZOOM

QUICK

START

ª About the variable speed zoom

function

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

you can zoom from 1k to 10k in 2.1 second at

the maximum.

≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount

of movement of the [W/T] lever.

≥The quick start recording lamp lights up.

(Press the button again to cancel it.)

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

≥The variable speed zoom function cannot be

used with the remote control.

OFF

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.)

≥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.

1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens

side.

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.

≥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.

≥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.

≥Since about half the power of normal recording

is used in quick start standby, using quick start

reduces the recordable time.

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Record mode

Backlight compensation function

This protects a backlit subject from being

darkened.

≥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 [ ].

≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the

Power LCD Lamp turns on and the screen is

lit in white.

≥Record the subject while viewing it on the

viewfinder.

≥The image on the screen will become

≥The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx.

1.2 m or less.

brighter.

ª To return to normal recording

ª To cancel the colour night view

function

Select the night view icon until the night view

indication disappear.

Select the [ ] icon again.

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

dial, the backlight compensation is cancelled.

Night view functions

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

whitish for a while.

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.

≥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.

Colour night view function

You can record dark locations brightly in colour.

0 Lux night view function

Soft skin mode

You can record completely dark locations with the

light of the LCD monitor.

≥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 [ ].

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 [ ].

≥Each upward press switches the modes.

OFF # Colour night view function # 0 Lux

night view function # OFF

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

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens

side.

ª To cancel the soft skin mode

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥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.

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Record mode

Pause recording. (fade out)

Tele-macro function

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the

image/audio completely disappears, recording

stops.

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 [ ].

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].

≥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.

≥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.

≥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.

Wind noise reduction function

This reduces the wind noise coming into the

microphone when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

Fade in/fade out function

Fade in

The image and audio gradually appear.

Fade out

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

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.

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Record mode

Self-timer recording

Image stabilizer function

You can record still pictures on a card using the

timer.

Reduces the image shaking due to hand

movement when recording.

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

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

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

PHOTO

SHOT

ª To cancel the image stabilizer function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [SIS] >> [OFF].

≥After the recording lamp and the [

]

indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds,

recording will start. After recording, the

self-timer will be cancelled.

≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you

turn the image stabilizer off.

≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness

may change or colours may not look natural.

≥When the 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

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.

≥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

Recording images for wide-screen

TVs

This allows you to record images compatible with

wide-screen TVs.

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

CINEMA

ª To cancel the Cinema function

Set [ADVANCE] >>[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

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

FOCUS

3 Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

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

desired mode.

PHOTO

SHOT

ª To stop continuous photoshot

midway through

Release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

≥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.

≥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.

≥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.

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

[

ª To cancel the scene mode function

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

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

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.

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Record mode

≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong

2) Indoor mode (for recording under

incandescent lamps) [

3) Outdoor mode [

4) Manual adjustment mode [

light or a highly reflective subject, vertical

lines of light may appear.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports

mode does not function. The [5] indication

flashes.

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker.

Portrait mode

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting

to [OFF].

Low light mode

≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be

]

ª To restore to the automatic

adjustment

Move the joystick left or right until the [

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

FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

]

AWB

≥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.

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,

≥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.

the recorded image may become whitish.

ª About flashing of the [ ] indication

When the manual adjustment mode is

selected

Recording in natural colours

(White balance)

≥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 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].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

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.

2 Move the joystick down until the white

balance indication appears. ([

] etc.)

AWB

MNL

ª About the black balance adjustment

This is one of the 3-CCD 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.

AWB

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

select the white balance mode.

1 AWB

1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.)

2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.)

3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.)

1) Auto white balance adjustment [

]

AWB

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Record mode

Manual focus adjustment

Manual shutter speed/aperture

adjustment

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,

then manual focusing is available.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

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

[MANUAL].

Shutter Speed

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Aperture

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].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

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

[FOCUS].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2 Move the joystick down until the shutter

speed indication or aperture value

indication appears.

MNL

/50

OPEN

OdB

≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF]

will be displayed.

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the focus.

MNL

1/50

1/1000

F2.0

0dB

1) Shutter speed

2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value

MNL

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the shutter speed or aperture.

ª To restore to automatic adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[AUTO].

≥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.

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.

ª To restore to the automatic

adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[AUTO] or [FOCUS].

≥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.

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Record mode

Manual iris/gain adjustment

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

cannot adjust the gain value.

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

screen increases.

≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are

iris values that are not displayed.

ª Shutter speed range

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

1/25–1/500 seconds: Card Recording Mode

The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.

ª Iris/gain value range

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

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

Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.

Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.

Values with dB are gain values.

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Playback mode

ª Repeat playback

Playback mode

Playing back tape

When the tape end is reached, the tape will be

rewound and played back again.

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

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

≥The [

] indication appears. (In order to

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.

1 Operate with joystick.

ª Settings on the audio

≥If you cannot listen to the desired audio when

playing back a tape, check the settings in

[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].

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

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

audio will be played back in stereo sound

regardless of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].

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.)

Slow-motion playback/

frame-by-frame playback

∫:

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.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion

playback can only be performed by using

the remote control.)

Slow-motion 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.

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

will be played back at a speed approx.1/3 the

normal speed.

ª To adjust volume

Adjust the speaker or headphone volume for

playback.

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

volume.

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

the remote control.

/VOL

FF/

/REW PLAY

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

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.

≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume

indication will disappear.

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

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

≥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.)

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Playback mode

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.

Playback on 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.

≥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.

21-pin Adaptor

ª To return to normal playback

Press the [1] button on the remote control.

AV/

[VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

[S-VIDEO IN]

Slow-motion playback

≥In the reversed slow-motion playback, the time

code indication may be unstable.

Frame-by-frame playback

≥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.

S-VIDEO

≥Connect the movie camera and a TV by using

the AV cable 1.

Variable-speed search function

≥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.

≥If your TV is not equipped with AV Input

Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase

separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer.

2 Turn on this camera and set the mode dial

to the Tape Playback Mode.

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.

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.

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

speed.

≥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.

VAR.

ENTER

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Playback mode

≥If you attempt to play back file recorded in a

ª If the image or audio from this camera

is not output on the TV

different format or file data is defective, the

whole display becomes bluish and the

“UNPLAYABLE CARD’’ indication may appear

as warning.

≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they

go.

≥Check the connected terminal.

≥When playing back a file recorded on other

equipment, the date and time display is different

from when it was recorded.

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

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

then set to [OUT]. (-42-)

≥When playing back a picture recorded on other

equipment, its size and that of this movie

camera may appear differently.

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

(For more information, please read the

operating instructions for the TV.)

ª To display multiple playback files

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

displayed.

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

images.

ª To display the on-screen information

on the TV

The information displayed on the LCD monitor or

the viewfinder (operation icon, time code and

mode indication, etc.), date and time can be

displayed on the TV.

1 Press the [OSD] button on the remote

control.

START/

STOP

DATE/ PHOTO

OSD

TIME

SHOT

≥Press the button again to erase the OSD

information.

Towards [r]: Full-screen display

(Displays 1 image.)

Towards [`]: Multi-screen display

(Displays 6 files on 1 screen.)

Playing back card

≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.

≥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.

1 Operate with joystick.

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.)

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

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

file name may not be displayed.

≥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.

≥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.

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Playback mode

Deleting files recorded on a card

Formatting a card

The deleted files cannot be restored.

≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.

1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file

to delete.

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.

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

[YES].

2 When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick in order

to format the card.

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

After selecting the file, press the joystick and

display the operation icon.

2 Move the joystick down to select [ ].

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

≥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.

≥Cards formatted on other equipment such as

personal computers cannot be used or

recording takes longer than expected. We

recommend formatting your card on this

camera.

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 [ ].

Protecting files on a card

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 [BASIC] >> [PROTECT] >> [YES].

2 Move the joystick to select a file to be

locked, and then press it.

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.

≥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.

≥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.

≥[

] Indication 1 appears and the selected

file is locked. Press the joystick again, and

the lock will be cancelled.

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.

≥2 or more files can be locked in succession.

ª To complete the settings

Press the [MENU] button.

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Playback mode

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.

≥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.

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.

21-pin Adaptor

PHOTO

SHOT

AV/

[VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

[S-VIDEO 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.)

S-VIDEO

≥If you press the [PHOTO SHOT] button without

pausing, blurred pictures may be recorded.

≥DV input and wide images recorded on a tape

cannot be recorded on a card.

≥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.

≥If your recorder is not equipped with AV Input

Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase

separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer.

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.

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Edit mode

≥Regardless of the menu settings on the

5 Start recording.

6 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]

icon to stop playback.

recorder, digital dubbing is carried out in the

same mode as the [AUDIO REC] mode of the

playback tape.

7 Stop recording.

≥The images on the recorder monitor may be

disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded

images.

≥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.)

Audio dubbing

You can add music or narration to the recorded

cassette.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

1 Insert an external microphone securely into

the [REMOTE/MIC] terminal as far as it will

go.

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.

REMOTE/MIC

≥Check the connected terminal.

≥When no image is presented on the TV even if

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

[OUT]. (-42-)

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

and press the [;] button on the remote

control.

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing)

/REW PLAY

FF/

;

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)

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

3 Press the [A.DUB] button on the remote

control to make audio dubbing ready.

1 Connect the movie camera and digital video

equipment with the DV cable.

ZOOM

A.DUB ;

¥REC A.DUB

FF/

/REW PLAY

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

4 Press the [;] button on the remote control

to start audio dubbing.

FF/

/REW PLAY

A.DUB ¥

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

2 Start playback. (Player)

3 Start recording. (Recorder)

4 Stop playback. (Player)

≥Talk into the microphone.

5 Press the [;] button on the remote control

≥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.

to stop audio dubbing.

FF/

/REW PLAY

VOL

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

STOP

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Edit mode

≥If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the

Printing pictures by directly

tape is dubbed, images and sounds may be

disturbed when this portion of the tape is played

back.

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.)

≥Insert a card and set to Picture Playback

Mode.

ª Before recording with audio dubbing

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

≥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.

1 Connect the movie camera and the printer

with the supplied USB cable.

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.

[MIX]: It simultaneously plays back the original

sound and the sound added with audio

dubbing.

1 USB cable

PictBridge

ª To dub audio while listening to a

pre-recorded sound

≥When pausing the audio dubbing, set the

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

[ST2] and you can check the pre-recorded

sound.

≥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.

≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as the

power supply.

≥When images are displayed in multi-screen,

they cannot be printed.

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

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

cannot select [DPOF PRINT].

≥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.

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Edit mode

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] -42-

[AV JACK] -42-

[USB FUNCTION] (Refer to the operating

instructions for PC connection.)

2) [ADVANCE]

[REC DATA] -42-

1) [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] -27-

[REC SPEED] -19-

[BLANK SEARCH] -21-

[WIND CUT] -25-

[CLOCK SET] -15-

[PICT. QUALITY] -22-

[REPEAT PLAY] -31-

3) [SETUP]

[12bit AUDIO] -38-

[AUDIO OUT] -42-

[DISPLAY] -42-

[REMOTE] -17-

[LCD SET] -15-

[EVF SET] -15-

[POWER SAVE] -42-

2) [ADVANCE]

[PICT. QUALITY] -22-

[SIS] -26-

[CINEMA] -26-

[USB FUNCTION] (Refer to the operating

instructions for PC connection.)

[D.ZOOM] -22-

4) [LANGUAGE] -14-

[ZOOM MIC] -23-

[DATE/TIME] -42-

[INITIAL SET] -43-

3) [SETUP]

[FADE COLOUR] -25-

[AUDIO REC] -42-

[REC LAMP] -42-

[DISPLAY] -42-

[REMOTE] -17-

[BEEP SOUND] -42-

[LCD SET] -15-

[EVF SET] -15-

[DEMO MODE] -43-

[AV JACK] -42-

[POWER SAVE] -42-

4) [LANGUAGE] -14-

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[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

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1) [BASIC]

[DATE/TIME] -42-

[PROTECT] -34-

1) [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] -27-

[PICT. QUALITY] -22-

[PICTURE SIZE] -22-

[SELF TIMER] -26-

[CLOCK SET] -15-

2) [ADVANCE]

[DPOF SET] -35-

[CARD FORMAT] -34-

2) [ADVANCE]

3) [SETUP]

[BURST MODE] -27-

[SHTR EFFECT] -22-

[DATE/TIME] -42-

[INITIAL SET] -43-

[DISPLAY] -42-

[REMOTE] -17-

[LCD SET] -15-

[EVF SET] -15-

[POWER SAVE] -42-

3) [SETUP]

[REC LAMP] -42-

[DISPLAY] -42-

[REMOTE] -17-

[BEEP SOUND] -42-

[LCD SET] -15-

[EVF SET] -15-

4) [LANGUAGE] -14-

[POWER SAVE] -42-

4) [LANGUAGE] -14-

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you use the movie camera, turn it

on again.

Menus related to taking pictures

≥In the following cases, the power may not turn

off even when set

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.

≥You can also show or change the date/time

indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/

TIME] button on the remote control.

[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

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 the PC mode

Menus related to playback

ª [AV JACK]

This switches among the output settings of the

AV/headphone terminal.

[OUT/Ë]: Automatically switches between AV

and headphone output.

[OUT]:

Use this setting when image or sound

is not output normally to the TV in

[OUT/Ë].

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.

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

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

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

ª [REC DATA]

ª [DISPLAY]

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

gain values, and white balance settings (-28-),

etc.) used during the recordings are displayed

during playback.

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.

≥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.

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 [AUDIO OUT]

This switches the sound to be played back.

[STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub

sound)

ª [POWER SAVE]

[L]:

[R]:

Left channel sound (main sound)

Right channel sound (sub sound)

[OFF]:

When about 5 minutes passed

without any operation, the standby

mode automatically will be set. In

the standby mode, [;] blinks and it

takes time more than usual to start

recording after you press the

recording start/stop button.

[5 MINUTES]:When about 5 minutes passed

without any operation, the movie

camera automatically turns off to

protect the tape or to prevent the

battery from running down. When

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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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Indoor mode (recording under

incandescent lamp) -28-

Outdoor mode -28-

White balance adjustment mode

-28-

Others

Indications

Various functions and the movie camera status

are shown on the screen.

WEB CAMERA mode (recording)

-39-

Basic indications

Remaining battery power

0h00m00s00f: Time code

Playback indications

¥:

Recording underway

Playback -31-

15:30:45:

Date/Time indication

D/E:

;1/2;:

2k5:

Pause -31-

Recording indications

Fast-forward/Cue playback -31-

Rewind/Review playback -31-

Slow motion playback -31-

Frame-by-frame playback -31-

Variable-speed search -33-

Repeat playback -31-

WEB CAMERA mode (playback)

-39-

Audio dubbing -37-

Audio dubbing pause -37-

Blank search -21-

Audio recording mode -42-

Volume adjustment -31-

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

LP:

(Recording speed mode) -19-

Recording -20-

A.DUB ¥:

A.DUB ;:

¥:

; (Green):

Recording pause -20-

; (Green flash):

12bit, 16bit:

Standby mode

Card

æ:

; (Red):

Fade out

Recording check -21-

Cinema mode -26-

Digital zoom -22-

Progressive photoshot mode -22-

Continuous photoshot recording

-27-

Self-Timer recording -26-

Photoshot mode

While the card is being read

While photoshot recording is

activated

Using the card that cannot be

recognized

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 -33-

PictBridge mode -38-

Folder/File display

CINEMA

Automatic mode -19-

Manual mode -27-

Manual focus -29-

AUTO

MNL

(White):

(Green):

MF:

5k:

Zoom magnification indication

-22-

Back light mode -24-

Image stabilizer -26-

Shutter speed -29-

F number -29-

(Red):

1/500:

F2.4:

(

6dB:

Gain value -29-

Soft skin mode -24-

Tele macro -25-

Fade (White) -25-

Fade (Black) -25-

Colour night view function -24-

0 Lux night view function -24-

Zoom microphone -23-

Wind noise reduction -25-

Sports mode (Scene mode) -27-

Portrait mode (Scene mode) -27-

Low light mode (Scene mode)

-27-

PictBridge:

100-0001:

No.00:

0Lux

ZOOM

File number

Number of DPOF Setting -35-

Lock setting -34-

[640k480] Image size

[1520k1152] Image size

640

1520

≥For images not recorded with this movie

camera, the size display is determined as

follows according to the number of horizontal

pixels.

Spotlight mode (Scene mode)

-27-

Surf & snow mode (Scene mode)

-27-

2048 or more

1600 or more, less than 2048

1280 or more, less than 1600

QXGA

Auto white balance -28-

AWB

UXGA

^SXGA:

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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.)

section that has been recorded with a

different TV system. This cassette is

incompatible.

XGA

SVGA

⁶⁴⁰:

UNPLAYABLE CARD:

You are attempting to play back data not

compatible with this movie camera.

UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED):

Audio dubbing cannot be performed

because the original recording was in LP

mode.

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.

UNABLE TO A.DUB:

You are attempting to perform audio

dubbing on a non-recorded tape.

COPY PROTECTED:

No cassette is inserted.

Images cannot be recorded correctly

because the medium is protected by a copy

guard.

[--]/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.

No card is inserted.

REMOTE :

An incorrect remote control mode has been

selected. -17-

2END:

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:

No card is inserted.

CARD FULL:

The tape came to the end during recording.

Card does not have sufficient memory

remaining.

:: The video heads are dirty. -51-

Select Picture Playback Mode and delete

unnecessary files.

NO DATA:

There are not any recorded files on the

card.

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:

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. -50-

LOW BATTERY:

The battery is low. Recharge it. -9-

NO TAPE :

No tape is inserted. -10-

TAPE END:

The video heads are dirty. -51-

PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:

An irregularity in the equipment has been

detected. Press the [RESET] button (-6-).

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:

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:

There is no ink. Check the connected

printer.

You are attempting to play back a tape

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NO PAPER IN PRINTER:

Functions cannot be used

simultaneously

There is no paper. Check the connected

printer.

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.

PRINTER ERROR:

Check the connected printer.

PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0:

The movie camera is connected to a

personal computer that does not support

USB2.0.

Functions

Conditions which disable

the functions

CAN NOT USE USB:

You are connecting the USB cable with the

DV cable connected.

≥Progressive

≥When recording onto a

tape and a 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.

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.

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 the colour night

view function is used

≥When the portrait mode of

the scene mode is used in

Tape Recording Mode

≥Digital zoom

≥When the Card Recording

≥Fade

mode is used

≥Image stabilizer ≥When the Card Recording

mode is used

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥Backlight

compensation

≥When the iris/gain is set

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥Soft skin

≥Tele-macro

≥Recording

check

≥While recording to a tape

≥Colour Night

View

≥While recording to a tape

≥When the Card Recording

mode is used

≥Continuous

≥When [PICTURE SIZE] is

Photoshot

set to other than [640]

≥Zoom

≥An external microphone is

microphone

≥Wind noise

reduction

used

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Before requesting repair (Problems

≥Scene mode

≥When setting the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch

to [AUTO]

≥When the colour night

view function is used

and solutions)

Power/Body

1: The movie camera power cannot be turned

on.

≥Change of

white balance

≥When digital zoom

(10k or higher)

is used

≥When the colour night

view function is used

≥When a menu is

displayed

• 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. (-42-)

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. (-9-)

≥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

≥Deleting files

≥When the write protect

switch on the card is set

to [LOCK]

≥When the file is protected

≥Formatting

≥When the write protect

switch on the card is set

to [LOCK]

• 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. (-50-)

≥Audio dubbing

≥The section of a tape

recorded in LP mode

≥The blank section of a

tape

4: Battery runs down quickly.

• Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the

AC adaptor. (-9-)

• Are you using the battery in an extremely cold

place? The battery is affected by ambient

temperature. In cold places, the operating time

of the battery becomes shorter.

• Has the battery worn out? The battery has a

limited life. If the operating time is still too short

even after the battery is fully charged,

depending on the usage, the battery has worn

out and can no longer be used.

5: The movie camera cannot be operated

though powered up.

The movie camera does not operate

normally.

• Remove the cassette and then press the

[RESET] button. (-49-) 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

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access lamp is on may destroy the data on the

• There are some recording subjects and

surroundings for which the auto focus does not

operate correctly. (-54-) If so, use the manual

focus mode to adjust the focus. (-29-)

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. (-9-)

• Is the colour night view function set? When the

colour night view function is working, focusing

shifts into the manual mode.

• Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the

battery and remove the cassette.

Indications

• Close the cassette cover completely, and fully

open it again. (-10-)

1: A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in

the screen centre.

7: No operation other than cassette removal

can be performed.

• Read the contents and respond to them.

(-45-)

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

condensation indication disappears. (-50-)

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. (-16-)

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.

• 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-)

• 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.

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. (-11-)

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

cassette.

• 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.

• Is the recording mode set? When in the

playback mode, recording cannot be

performed. (-19-)

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.

• Has condensation occurred? No operation

other than cassette removal can be performed

when condensation occurs. Wait until the

condensation indication disappears. (-50-)

• Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is

open, the movie camera may not operate

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

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]. (-43-)

3: A cassette cannot be inserted.

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

condensation indication disappears.

4: Auto focus function does not work.

• Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus

mode is selected, focus is automatically

adjusted.

Playback (Sound)

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. (-31-)

2: Different sounds are reproduced at the

same time.

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

[MIX]? If you set [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] and

dub audio to a recorded tape, you can hear the

sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a

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later time. To hear the sounds separately, set

to [ST1] or [ST2]. (-38-)

clear. Clean the heads by using the head

cleaner for digital video (optional). (-51-)

• 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. (-42-)

3: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.

• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on

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

audio dubbing cannot be performed. (-11-)

• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that

was recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not

allow audio dubbing. (-19-)

• 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.

Card

1: Recorded pictures are not clear.

4: The original sound was erased when audio

dubbing was performed.

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

[

]? If recording is done with it set to [

• 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]. (-38-)

pictures with fine details may include a mosaic-

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

(-22-)

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

• Is the file locked? Locked files cannot be

deleted. (-34-)

• For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect

switch is set to [LOCK], then deletion is

disabled. (-12-)

3: Photoshot playback images do not look

normal.

• Is the variable speed search function working?

Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button on the

remote control to cancel the variable speed

search function. (-33-)

• 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.

6: Noise is heard from the right headphone.

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

When you use the headphones, set to [OUT/

Ë].

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.

5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is

displayed.

Playback (Pictures)

1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images

• The image was either recorded in a different

during cue or review playback.

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.

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

• Are the heads of the movie camera dirty? If the

heads are dirty, playback image cannot be

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the [RESET] button with the boss A. The

movie camera will be activated.

Cautions for Use

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.

RESET

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

power to the movie camera is turned off

automatically about 1 minute later.

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.

• 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).

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.

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 movie camera malfunctions on editing,

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.

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.

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.)

• Is the video stream driver installed? For details,

refer to the operating instructions for PC

connection.

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adversely affect the movie camera, causing the

disturbance of images and sounds.

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.

≥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.

≥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.)

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.

≥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.

≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the

instructions.

Do not use this movie camera for surveillance

purposes or other business use.

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.

≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by

digital circuits including microprocessor may

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

internal temperature increases and,

consequently, this may cause malfunction.

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≥This movie camera is not intended for business

Do not throw old battery into fire.

use.

≥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.

≥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.

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.

≥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.

≥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.

≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor

and battery clean.

ª About the cassette

Never place the cassette in a high temperature

place.

≥The tape may be damaged, producing

mosaic-like noise at the time of playback.

When storing the cassette after use, be sure

to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it

out.

≥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.

≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and

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.

≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery

terminals should be removed.

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Keep the cassette away from strong

magnetism.

ª LCD monitor/viewfinder

LCD monitor

≥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.

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

dry soft cloth.

≥In a place with drastic temperature changes,

condensation may form on the LCD monitor.

Wipe it with soft dry cloth.

≥If your 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.

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.

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.

After use, be sure to remove the card from the

movie camera for storage.

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

Viewfinder

put it in the storage case.

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.

≥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.

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.)

256

≥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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light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust

Explanation of terms

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 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.

10 000K

Auto focus has the following characteristics.

≥Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are

seen more clearly.

≥Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast

into focus.

≥Focuses on the screen 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.

000K

10)

11)

000K

12)

Outside of the effective range of automatic white

balance adjustment, the image will become

reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range

of automatic white balance adjustment, the

automatic white balance adjustment may not

function properly if there is more than one light

source. For light outside the functional auto white

balance adjustment range, use the manual white

balance adjustment mode.

1) The effective range of automatic white

balance adjustment on this movie camera

2) Blue sky

3) TV screen

4) Cloudy sky (rain)

5) Sunlight

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.

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

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Specifications

USB:

Specifications

Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant

(Hi-Speed)

No copyright protection support

PictBridge-compliant

Digital interface:

DV output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)

Dimensions:

Approx. 76 mm (W) k77 mm (H) k120 mm (D)

Weight:

Digital Video Camera

Information for your safety

Power source:

DC 7.9/7.2 V

Power consumption:

Approx. 420 g (without supplied battery, DV cassette

and lens cap)

Approx. 520 g (with supplied battery, DV cassette

Recording

3.1 W (When using viewfinder)

3.4 W (When using LCD monitor)

and lens cap)

Operating temperature:

0oC–40oC

Operating humidity:

Recording format:

10%–80%

Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format)

Tape used:

Card memory functions

Recording media:

6.35 mm digital video tape

Recording/playback time:

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

Video

Recording system:

Digital component

Television system:

SD Memory Card (32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/

512 MB/1 GB)

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:

CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal

Audio

Recording system:

1520k1152

VGA recording: 640k480

WEB camera

PCM digital recording

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

Image sensor:

Compression:

Motion JPEG

Image size:

1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor

(Effective pixels: moving picture/340 Kk3, still

picture/340 Kk3, Total: 540 Kk3)

Lens:

320k240 pixels (QVGA)

Frame rate:

Approx. 6 fps

Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal length; 2.45–24.5 mm, Macro

(Full range AF)

Filter diameter:

37 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:

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

Mic input:

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

mini jack)

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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]

[1520]

PICT.

QUALITY

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

220

440

880

110

210

437

868

1739

880

1760

3520

7040

130

272

540

1082

1760

3520

7040

14080

≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.

≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.

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Index

ª Numerics

0 Lux Night View Function .............................24

ª A

ª S

Scene mode .................................................. 27

Self-Recording ............................................... 23

Self-timer Recording ...................................... 26

Shutter Speed ............................................... 29

Slow Motion Playback ................................... 31

Soft Skin Mode .............................................. 24

Sound Volume ............................................... 31

SP/LP Mode .................................................. 19

Sports Mode .................................................. 27

Spotlight Mode .............................................. 27

Surf & Snow Mode ........................................ 27

ª T

Tele-Macro Function ..................................... 25

ª V

Variable Speed Search ................................. 33

Video Head Clogging .................................... 51

Viewfinder .................................................. 9, 53

ª W

AC Adaptor ................................................9, 52

Aperture .........................................................29

Audio Dubbing ...............................................37

ª B

Backlight Compensation ................................24

Black Balance ................................................28

Blank Search .................................................21

ª C

Card Playback ...............................................33

Charging the Battery ........................................9

Cinema Function ............................................26

Colour Night View Function ...........................24

Condensation .................................................50

Continuous Photoshot ...................................27

ª D

Date/Time Setting ..........................................15

Digital Dubbing ..............................................37

Digital Zoom ...................................................22

DPOF Setting .................................................35

Dubbing .........................................................36

ª E

White Balance ............................................... 28

ª Z

Zoom ............................................................. 22

Zoom Microphone ......................................... 23

Erasure Prevention Slider ..............................11

ª F

Fade ...............................................................25

Formatting ......................................................34

Frame-by-frame playback ..............................31

Free Style Remote Control ............................17

ª L

LCD Monitor ...............................................8, 53

Low Light Mode .............................................27

ª M

Manual Focus ................................................29

Mode Dial .......................................................12

ª P

Photoshot .......................................................21

Portrait Mode .................................................27

ª Q

Quick Start .....................................................23

ª R

Recording Check ...........................................21

Recording Speed ...........................................19

Remaining Tape Time ...................................44

Remote Control ..............................................16

Repeat Playback ............................................31

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F1204Ke0 ( 10000 A )

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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

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