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1. DCIM 100CDPFP MISC PRIVATE VTF TITLE MultiMediaCard DCIM LO 100CDPFP IM01CDPF MISC TITLE 100CDPFP The images IMGA0001 JPG etc in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format MISC Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image can be found here TITLE This contains the data of the original titles USR00001 TTL etc e DCIM IM01CDPF PRIVATE VTF etc are necessary items in the folder structure They have nothing to do with actual operations eIn the Card Recording Mode the Movie Camera automatically saves file numbers IMGA0001 JPG etc along with the images The file numbers are recorded with each image as a consecutive number e When using the software without indication function indication data such as date are not displayed Depending on the software in use the date and the time may not be displayed correctly e The memory capacity indicated on the SD Memory Card label corresponds to the total amount of the capacity to protect and manage the copyright and of the capacity available as a conventional memory for a Movie Camera personal computer or others Others Others Indications Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown on the screen Remaining Battery Power e When the battery power becomes low the Indication changes When the battery is discharged completely the k p LF Indication flashes R0 45 Remain
2. eif you hold down the WB Button when the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch is set to MANUAL or AE LOCK the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode ny is set 1 Automatic White Balance Adjustment 2 Indoor Mode recording under incandescent lamp 4s 3 Outdoor Mode gt 4 The White Balance setting that was previously set manually Nay To Resume Automatic Adjustment Press the WB Button repeatedly until none of the White Balance Mode Indications N 4 2s amp appear any more Or set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch to AUTO Hi About Black Balance Adjustment Black Balance Adjustment is one of the functions of the 3CCD system It automatically adjusts the hue of black colour in the picture When the Black Balance Adjustment is activated the screen becomes dark for a moment Q 4 M Adjusting the Black Balance Blinking Adjusting the White Balance Blinking Adjustment is completed Lighting 28 Adjusting White Balance Manually White Balance Adjustment recognizes the colour of light and adjust so that the white colour will become 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 function is called Automatic White Balance Adjustment For light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment range use the Manual White
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4. AE LOCK 2 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt CAMERA gt gt PROG AE gt gt a desired mode amp i Ca EN or 8 1 amp Sports Mode e For recording scenes involving quick movements such as sports scenes 2 mg Portrait Mode e For bringing up people clearly from the background 3 g Low Light Mode For recording a dark scene brighter 4 f Spotlight Mode e For recording a subject under a spotlight in a party theatre etc 5 8 Surf amp Snow Mode e For recording in a glaring surrounding such as ski slopes beaches etc To Cancel the Programme AE Function Set the PROG AE on the CAMERA Sub Menu to OFF Or set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch to AUTO e For other notes concerning this item see 57 Recording in Natural Colours White Balance Depending on the scene or light condition the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colours In this case the White Balance can be adjusted manually When the Movie Camera is turned on with the Lens Cap on the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly Please turn on the Movie Camera after removing the Lens Cap 27 Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch D to MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK e The MNL Indication appears 2 Repeatedly press the WB Button to select a desired White Balance Mode
5. DEENTER MENU EXIT 2 Select the file to be locked and press the ENTER Button G9 e The selected file is locked and the O Indication appears Repeat this procedure to lock 2 or more files Press the ENTER Button again to cancel eThe SD Memory Card has a write protection switch 60 e For other notes concerning this item see 60 Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card Using the Movie Camera you can delete the files recorded on a Card After the file is deleted it cannot be restored e f files conforming to DCF standard are deleted all the data related to the files will be deleted To Select and Delete Files or Titles 1 Set PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU gt gt DELETE gt gt FILE BY SEL gt gt YES eTo erase a title in PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU select TITLE BY SEL 2 Select the file you wish to delete and press the ENTER Button G9 e The selected picture is marked with a frame To erase 2 files or more repeat this step Playback Mode 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 2 e A verification message appears 4 Select YES and press the ENTER Button aD e The selected file is deleted from the Card e If NO is selected the file selection is cancelled To Select and Delete All Files 1 Set PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU gt gt e A verification message appears 2 Select YES and press the ENTER Button aD e All files of Picture Playback Mode are erased
6. a etc may disappear and the Video Flash may not be lighted Using the Video Flash VW FLH3E optional e Using the Video Flash outdoors or with backlight or other bright conditions may result in white blotches colour blotches on the pictures In this case either adjust the iris manually or use the Backlight Compensation Function e Using the Video Flash VW FLHS3E optional enables you to record still pictures farther than 2 5 metres in a dark place The available range is approximately 1 to 4 metres e The Video Flash VW FLHSE optional and the Auto Pop up Flash cannot be used simultaneously e When using the Video Flash VW FLH3E optional the shutter speed the iris and the white balance are fixed e When the Video Flash is ready the 4 Indication appears on the screen of the Movie Camera e The brightness of the Video Flash cannot be adjusted e Also refer to the operating instructions of the Video Flash carefully i Red Eye Reduction Function e Even if the RED EYE is set to ON you still may get red eyes phenomenon depending on the recording condition Hf Digital Effect Functions elf you have set EFFECT2 to B W or SEPIA changing the selected White Balance Mode is not possible 27 e Setting the Cinema Mode cancels the Picture in Picture Mode and the Multi Picture Mode e During the Digital Still Picture Mode the Digital Effect Functions cannot be set e When the PICTURE SIZE is set to 1
7. e Do not use near cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound e Recordings on the tape may be damaged or images may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors e Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a microprocessor may adversely affect the Movie Camera causing the disturbance of images and sounds e If the Movie Camera is affected by magnetically charged equipment and does not function properly turn off the Movie Camera power and detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again Thereafter turn on the Movie Camera power Do not use your Movie Camera near radio transmitters or high voltage cables e If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high voltage cables recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance purposes or other business use e If you use the Movie Camera for a long period of time the internal temperature increases and consequently this may cause malfunction e This Movie Camera is not intended for business use When you use your Movie Camera on a beach or similar place do not let sand or fine dust get into the Movie Camera e Sand or dust may damage the Movie Camera or Cassette Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Movie Camera e If the Movie
8. e Has condensation occurred Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears 62 Other Recording 1 Auto Focus Function does not work e Is Manual Focus Mode selected If Auto Focus Mode is selected focus is automatically adjusted 30 e There are some recording subjects and recording surroundings for which the Auto Focus Function does not operate correctly In this case use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus 67 Editing 1 Audio dubbing cannot be performed e Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open If it is open set to SAVE recording cannot be performed 11 e Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in LP Mode LP Mode does not allow audio dubbing to operate 18 Indications 1 The Time Code becomes inaccurate The Time Code Indication counter may not be constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode but this is not a malfunction 2 The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time e If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded the remaining tape time cannot be displayed correctly 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 66 a beta Pictures 1 Pictures cannot be played back even when the gt Button is pressed e Is the Mode Dial set to Playback Mode If not
9. t is convenient to record images at lower position etc aN 2 a Wa Se Pa anf ye _ m Mode Dial 72 Quick Start Recording Button QUICK START 22 Quick Start Recording Lamp 22 Power Lamp 72 19 36 Recording Start Stop Button 79 Power Switch OFF ON 72 19 36 61 Cassette Holder Cassette Compartment Cover 11 GD Zoom Lever W T 23 24 Volume Jog Lever VOL JOG 36 37 2 Photoshot Button PHOTO SHOT 2 45 GAG 57 8B Ls S VIDEO DV IOUT 3 Eyepiece Corrector Knob 12 Viewfinder 72 65 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 5 Battery Eject Button PUSH BATT 9 Battery Holder Shoulder Strap Holders 70 Grip Belt One touch Free Style Grip Belt 9 Tripod Receptacle e Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an optional tripod DV Terminal DV 46 47 Connect this to the digital video equipment S Video Input Output Socket S VIDEO IN OUT 43 Hi Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Movie Camera most of the Movie Camera functions can be operated from a distance Date Time Button DATE TIME 52 Indication Output Button OSD 44 Display Button DISPLAY
10. 52 C RESET Counter Reset 68 e It resets the counter to zero However it cannot reset the Time Code 7 LCD EVF LCD EVF Setup Sub Menu LCD Al Intelligent LCD Monitor 73 LCD EVF SET LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment 13 SELF REC Recording Yourself 20 EVF ON AUTO Using the Viewfinder 12 8 INITIAL Initial Setup Sub Menu BLANK SEARCH Blank Search 20 DEMO MODE Demonstration Mode f no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the Movie Camera and the OFF ON Switch is turned to ON without inserting a Cassette and a Card the Movie Camera is automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions If any button is pressed or operated the Demonstration Mode is cancelled The Demonstration Mode can be started by setting DEMO MODE to ON and by exiting the Menu To terminate the Demonstration Mode insert a Cassette or a Card or set the DEMO MODE to OFF AV JACK AV Socket 66 REMOTE Remote Controller Mode 8 REC LAMP Recording Lamp 19 BEEP SOUND Beep Sound 54 CLOCK SET Date and Time Setting 78 INITIAL SET Initial Setting Mode 53 E gt TAPE PLAYBACK MENU Tape Playback Mode 1 PLAYBACK Playback Functions Sub Menu 12bit AUDIO Audio Selector 45 AUDIO OUT Audio Output Mode 59 USB FUNCTION USB Functions Mode 49 15 Before Use 2 AV
11. 60 Writing Printing Data on a Card DPOF Setting DPOF Setting Printing data DPOF Settings such as the number of images to be printed can be written to the Card DPOF means Digital Print Order Format 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode 41 Playback Mode 2 Set PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU gt gt EDITING gt gt DPOF SET gt gt YES gt gt VARIABLE D CENTER MENU EXIT e When all images are not printed select ALL 0 3 Select a desired picture and press the ENTER Button 19 e The selected picture is marked with a frame e The number of prints set by DPOF is displayed 4 Press the gt gt Button or lt lt Button 21 to select the number of pictures to be printed and press the ENTER Button 9 Indication is displayed in the picture set 52 e This is not the setting of the number of print for printing on PictBridge 47 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 and press the MENU Button when the setup is completed To Verify DPOF Setting Select VERIFY in Step 2 The pictures for which 1 or more print is set in DPOF are played back continuously e For other notes concerning this item see 60 Protecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked to prevent accidental erasure Even if files are locked the files will be deleted if the Card is formatted 42 1 Set PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU gt gt
12. Button Type battery in mouth If swallowed call your doctor i Using the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor of the Movie Camera and press an appropriate button e Distance from the Movie Camera Within approximately 5 metres e Angle Within approximately 10 in the upward and 15 in the downward and horizontal directions from the central axis e The above operating ranges are for indoor use Outdoors or under strong light the Movie Camera may not operate properly even within the above ranges e Within a 1 metre range you can also use the Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor side of the Movie Camera Selecting Remote Controller Modes When 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes e If the Remote Controller Mode of the Movie Camera and that of the Remote Controller do not match REMOTE Indication is displayed Setup on the Movie Camera Set REMOTE on the INITIAL Sub Menu to the desired Remote Controller Mode 15 Setup on the Remote Controller Ls a sk INDEX STOP 0 PB ZOOM a N pa CSL coe HE a LI VCR1 Press the gt Button and W Button simultaneously VCR2 Press the lt t Button and W Button simultaneously e When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced the mode is automatically reset to VCR1 Mode Pow
13. OFF ON Switch the Mode Dial and the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch while the Movie Camera is focusing on the subject e When you take picture of people with night views you can achieve adequate brightness for both people and the background in the picture by using the flash in the Card Slow Shutter Mode i Manual Iris Adjustment e Depending on zoom magnification there are iris values that will not be displayed e f you are using Night View Functions 25 or Programme AE Mode 27 you cannot adjust the iris elf you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after setting the Iris the value set for the Iris will be cancelled E Recording with Fixed Brightness AE Lock e If you rotate the Mode Dial after the AE Lock is set the setting values may be changed When the AE Lock function is set and you record the subject with the flash activated the shutter speed is fixed to 1 500 even if you set it to 1 750 or more e You cannot use the Night View Functions E Advanced Functions Zebra Pattern When the Surf amp Snow Mode of Programme AE or Backlight Compensation is used the Zebra Pattern no longer serves as the general reference for adjusting the brightness e When the Zebra Pattern appears on a face of a person and a white shirt and if you adjust the Zebra Pattern on the white shirt to make it disappear the face of the person recorded may become too dark Picture Adjustment e You cannot use the Picture Adjustmen
14. P IN P Button is pressed again the small still picture is cleared e For other notes concerning this item see 59 Recording Mode Hi Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe Mode Like drawing a curtain the still picture of the last recorded scene gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene Mix Mode While the moving image of a new scene fades in the still image of the last recorded scene gradually fades out 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt DIGITAL gt gt EFFECT1 gt gt WIPE or MIX The WIPE or MIX Indication appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to pause the recording The last scene is stored in memory The WIPE or MIX Indication changes to MEA or MA 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to restart the recording The last image of the previous scene gradually changes to the new scene e For other notes concerning this item see 59 35 Playback Mode Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording 1 Set the OFF ON Switch to ON e The Power Lamp lights up o e ON amp Omur 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode tape e Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback e When the tape reaches the beginning rewinding stops automatically 4 Press the gt Button to start play
15. Recorder 3 While pressing the REC Button s press the gt Button on the Remote Controller Or while pressing the REC Button 9 press the BACK LIGHT Button on the Movie Camera e Recording starts To Stop Dubbing Press the If Button or the W Button 82 e For other notes concerning this item see 6 Printing pictures with directly connecting to the printer PictBridge After connecting the Movie Camera and the printer compatible with PictBridge start the following procedures eTo print pictures with directly connecting the Movie Camera to the printer prepare the printer compatible with PictBridge Also read the operating instructions of the printer e You cannot print images which cannot be played on the Movie Camera e Check the settings about the paper size quality of print etc on the printer e We recommend using the AC Adapter as the power source 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode 47 Editing Mode 2 Connect the printer with the supplied USB Cable REMOTE MIC PLUG IN POWER e The PRINT Indication appears on the screen of the Movie Camera Highlighted Printable Blinking Printer is being recognized e The PRINT Indication does not appear when the card is not inserted in the Movie Camera You cannot print pictures e When the PRINT Indication keeps blinking more than about 1 minute the Movie Camera and the printer are not connec
16. Stereo Zoom Microphone Video DC Light etc The One touch Free Style Grip Belt Wi To Use as a Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand 1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt 2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand Before Use Hl To Use as a Hand Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Using the Grip Belt as the hand strap makes it easier to handle and carry a Movie Camera It is To protect the Lens surface attach the Lens Cap more convenient to use with the Free Style 1 Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through Remote Controller with Mic the hole in the Grip Belt Attachment part and the Lens Cap through the Lens Cap Cord 1 Detach the Grip Belt while pressing the Grip Belt Release Button 32 The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Grip Belt It is not possible when using as a hand strap e When you are not recording be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection 3 Slide to the direction of the arrow and reattach the Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping the Movie Camera 1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie Camera oe z 2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap run it through the Shoulder Strap Length e Reattach the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt Adjuster and pull it At
17. at approximately 1 3rd of the normal speed To Resume Normal Playback Press the gt Button 84 e f the Movie Camera is left in the Slow Playback Mode for more than 12 minutes the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear The tape is advanced for about 2 minutes in SP Mode and it is advanced for about 4 minutes in LP Mode while it is actually played back for 12 minutes Still Playback Still Advance Playback This Movie Camera is capable of still picture playback and frame advance playback i GD erento FF Gane TP Be E STILL ADV ean A rot T GJ Tk Ja emn ZN f E C INDEX STOP INDEX PB Z00M GJ CJ 1 Press the gt Button 84 2 Press the I Button G amp D e The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode 3 Press the lt t Button or gt Button on the Remote Controller e With each press of the lt t Button still pictures advance in the reverse direction With each press of the gt Button still pictures advances in the forward direction If one of the buttons continues to be pressed still pictures advance continuously 1 frame at a time until the button is released To Resume Normal Playback Press the gt Button 84 i Playback with Volume Jog Lever By pushing the VOL JOG Lever GD of the Movie Camera in the Still Playback Mode still pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in the forward or b
18. 13 i Microphone Sensitivity Level You can adjust the microphone sensitivity for recording 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt ADVANCED gt gt MIC LEVEL gt gt YES 31 Recording Mode 2 Press the I M Button to select the MNL AGC NO AGC AGC Auto Gain Control e When you set MODE to any other setting than AUTO the Microphone Sensitivity Level appears m MIC LEVEL SETUP MODE AUTO gt MNL AGC MNL NO AGC 6 o IIIIIILILILII a o 0 6 SELECT lt K BD SETUP D MENU EXIT AUTO AGC is activated and the recording level is adjusted automatically MNL AGC The desired recording level can be set AGC will also be activated to reduce the amount of distortion in the audio MNL NO AGC AGC is not activated and so natural recording can be performed Adjust in such a way that the sound will not be distorted at the maximum volume level When the Zoom Microphone Function is set to ON adjust the recording level after pushing the W T Lever toward T 3 Press the gt gt Button or lt lt Button 21 to increase or decrease the bars of the GAIN Indication e Adjust the GAIN value so that the last three Bars of the LEVEL MIC will not light red Otherwise the Sound is distorted i Bass Enhancer It strengthens the lower area of the audio to record more powerful audio 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt ADVANCE
19. 3 Press the Arrow Button A lt gt VY on the Remote Controller that points to the area you want to enlarge To Cancel the Playback Zoom Function Press the P B ZOOM Button on the Remote Controller pHoTO SO DATE OSD TIME SHOT 3 MULTI PJN P REC A DUB e For other notes concerning this item see 60 Playback Mode Playback Digital Effect Functions During playback special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures The same effects as those of Digital Effects 1 and 2 which are used during recording are obtained 1 Press the gt Button Ya rw Em PLAY GD r gt STLLADV PAUSE al GD Ls FF STILL ADV r INDEX STOP Hea g INDEX P8B Z00M SS 2 Press the SELECT Button on the Remote Controller to select a desired digital effect e When the SELECT Button is pressed repeatedly the digital effect selection changes e The same setting can be done using EFFECT SEL Sub Menu on the TAPE PLAYBACK MENU To suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Press the OFF ON Button to suspend or restart the digital effect When the digital effect is paused temporarily the selected effect s indication flashes To Cancel the Digital Effect Press the SELECT Button on the Remote Controller and clear the digital effect indication Hi Wipe Mode and Mix Mode 1 Press the gt Button 84 Ls
20. 52 Reset Button RESET 68 Recording Button REC 47 Audio Dubbing Button A DUB 45 Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom Function A lt gt V 33 Slow Motion Still Advance Buttons lt t gt 4t reverse gt forward 37 Before Use Index Search Buttons 4 lt 4 gt gt E lt reverse P forward 38 Selection Button SELECT 39 Store Button STORE 39 Off On Button OFF ON 39 Zoom Volume Button ZOOM VOL 23 36 38 Variable Speed Search Button VAR SEARCH 37 Menu Button MENU 73 Photoshot Button PHOTO SHOT 2 45 Title Button TITLE 47 Multi Picture Picture in Picture Button MULTI P IN P 34 40 Rewind Review Button 44 36 39 Pause Button I1 37 39 Stop Button W 36 39 Recording Start Stop Button START STOP 79 Play Button gt 36 39 Fast forward Cue Button PP 36 39 Playback Zoom Button P B ZOOM 38 Enter Button ENTER 4 i Free Style Remote Controller with Mic This controller allows the scene to be shot from various angles high to low and is also convenient when the Tripod is used When the controller is not in use attach the clip to the Grip Belt for convenience This controller allows the Movie Camera to be for left handed users Microphone MIC 20 Recording Start Stop Button REC Zoom Lever W T Zoom speed changes in 2 st
21. 640x480 You are attempting to use the function to record still pictures which is not available unless the PICTURE SIZE is set to 640x480 PRINTER ERROR Check the connected printer THERE IS NO INK There is no ink Check the connected printer THERE IS NO PAPER There is no paper Check the connected printer Notes and Hints E Concerning the Power Supply e When the Movie Camera is used for a long time the Camera body becomes warm but this is not a malfunction e f the CHARGE Lamp does not light up although the Battery is attached to the AC Adaptor detach the Battery and reattach it i Inserting Removing the Cassette eIn the case of using a previously recorded Cassette you can use the Blank Search Function to find the position where you want to continue recording elf a new Cassette is inserted rewind to the beginning of the tape before starting recording 54 e When inserting the cassette make sure it faces in the right direction and then push it in until it stops eWhen the Cassette Holder is in action do not touch anything except the PUSH mark e When closing the Cassette Compartment Cover do not get anything caught in the cover such as a cable of the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic i Alarm Sounds When BEEP SOUND on the INITIAL Sub Menu on the TAPE RECORDING MENU or the TAPE PLAYBACK MENU is set to ON confirmation alarm beeps are issued as follows 1 Beep e When you
22. Balance 1 The effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment on this Movie Camera 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky rain 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent lamp 7 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset 8 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset 9 Halogen light bulb 10 Incandescent light bulb 11 Sunrise or sunset 12 Candlelight e For other notes concerning this item see 57 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording fast moving subjects 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch 31 to MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK e The MNL Indication appears 2 Press the SHUTTER IRIS Button once SHUTTERIAIS NE 1 1000 e The Shutter Speed Indication appears 3 Turn the Multi Manual Ring to adjust the shutter speed Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1 50 1 8000 s in Tape Recording Mode 1 2 1 2000 s in Card Recording Mode The standard shutter speed is 1 50 s Selecting a speed closer to 1 8000 causes the shutter speed to be faster To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch to AUTO Or keep pressing the SHUTTER IRIS Button E About the Card Slow Shutter When you adjust the shutter speed to 1 2 1 3 1 6 or 1 12 in Card Recording Mode the Card Slow Shutter Mode is activated e The Slow Shutter Mode is cancelled and the shutter speed is set to 1 25 when the OFF ON Switch or the Mode Dial is operated eIn
23. Camera is sprayed with such chemicals the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off e Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the Movie Camera for a long period of time Do not use benzine thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Movie Camera e The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off Before cleaning detach the Battery or pull out the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket 62 e Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft dry cloth To remove stubborn stains wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth e For storing or transporting the Movie Camera place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn 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 e f the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera the tape sags and deteriorates e f the Battery is left on the Movie Camera for a long time the voltage drops excessively and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged Wi About AC Adaptor e f the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or extremely low the CHARGE Lamp may continue flashing and the Battery may not be charged After the temperature of the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently charging starts automatica
24. Display Setup Sub Menu DISPLAY Display Mode 52 DATE TIME Date and Time Indication 52 7 LCD EVF LCD EVF Setup Sub Menu e All of the items on the LCD EVF Sub Menu are the same as those on the LCD EVF Sub Menu of the TAPE RECORDING MENU 8 INITIAL Initial Setup Sub Menu AV JACK AV Socket 66 REMOTE Remote Controller Mode 8 REC LAMP Recording Lamp 19 BEEP SOUND Beep Sound 54 CLOCK SET Date and Time Setting 78 INITIAL SET Initial Setting Mode 53 Hi PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU Picture Playback Mode O PE lt l prs 1 DELETE Deleting a File Sub Menu FILE BY SEL Selecting and Deleting a File 42 ALL FILES Deleting All Files 43 TITLE BY SEL Selecting and Deleting a Title 42 2 EDITING Editing a File Sub Menu FILE LOCK Setting the Lock 42 DPOF SET Setting DPOF 42 CARD FORMAT Formatting a Card 43 3 PRINT Printing Setting Sub Menu THIS PICTURE Printing Only the Displayed Picture 48 DATE Printing with Recording Date 48 4 DIGITAL Playback Digital Setup Sub Menu TITLE IN Adding a Title 41 5 DISPLAY Display Setup Sub Menu e AIl of the items on the DISPLAY Sub Menu are the same as those on the DISPLAY Sub Menu of the TAPE RECORDING MENU 6 LCD EVF LCD EVF Setup Sub Menu e All of the items on the LCD EVF Sub Menu are the same as those on the LCD EVF Sub Menu o
25. LOCK Switch GD to MANUAL MNL gt MF e The gt MF Indication Manual Focus Mode appears 3 Turn the Multi Manual Ring to adjust the focus To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch to AUTO Recording with Fixed Brightness AE Lock The AE Lock Function lets you record a subject with the same brightness even when the lighting conditions change greatly For example when you record a person who moves from a bright to a dark place or vice versa this function prevents the person s face from becoming brighter or darker 1 Push the W T Lever GD toward T to zoom in on the subject VOL JOG Recording Mode 2 Set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch D to AE LOCK AUTO MANUAL GD AE LOCK e The Lock Indication flashes and then lights The brightness of the picture is now locked to the value it had at the moment of setting the switch to AE LOCK To Cancel the AE Lock Set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch to AUTO or MANUAL To Lock the Brightness at a Desired Level After Step 1 set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch to MANUAL to adjust the iris gain manually 30 and then set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch to AE LOCK Set the AE Lock again when the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch is switched after the AE Lock has been set The brightness setting may be changed e For other notes concerning this item see 58 Advance
26. Progressive Photoshot Function in the following cases When using Tape Recording Mode e Digital Effect Modes in EFFECT 1 e Digital Zoom range e 1 750 s or faster shutter speed e When the Iris is 6dB or more e Frame Mode Wide Pro Cinema Mode When the Indication is displayed and the brightness of the subject is insufficient e When the Night View Functions is ON e When the Portrait Mode is used Others Initializing the Modes You can change the Menu settings back to the shipping condition 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt INITIAL gt gt INITIAL SET gt gt YES The initializing takes a little while e After the initializing is completed the COMPLETED Indication appears e Initializing will not erase the clock setting 18 that has been adjusted Warning Alarm Indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes please check the condition of the Movie Camera DEW DEW DETECT EJECT TAPE Condensation has occurred 62 Ba CHECK REC TAB TAPE NOT INSERTED You are attempting to record pictures on a Tape with setting the accidental erasure prevention slider to SAVE You are attempting Audio dubbing or Digital dubbing on a Tape with setting the accidental erasure previntion slider to SAVE No Cassette is inserted 11 Na LOW BATTERY The Battery is low Recharge it 8 amp The built in battery is low 18 NEED HE
27. Recording Mode the Image Stabilizer Function works more effective IMEGA 2 Indication appears e When a tripod is used it is recommended that you turn the Image Stabilizer off e Within the digital zoom range or when recording with a conversion lens attached the Image Stabilizer Function may not work effectively i Backlight Compensation Function e When setting the Iris manually the Backlight Compensation Function does not work e By operating the OFF ON Switch the Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled Hi Night View Functions ein a bright place such as outdoors the recorded picture may become whitish ein a dark place the recorded picture is presented in a time lapse like manner e Adjust the Focus manually e The Progressive Photoshot Function is automatically turned off ein the Card Recording Mode using the Night View Functions are not possible e When the PICTURE SIZE is set to 1280x960 in the Tape Recording Mode the Photoshot recording is disabled e When using the Night View Functions you cannot use the Auto Pop up Flash e The shutter speed cannot be adjusted e The Programme AE or Digital Effect Modes in EFFECT 1 cannot be set e When recording with the Night View Functions it is recommended that you use the tripod e The Night View Functions make the signal charging time of CCD up to 16 times longer than usual so that the dark scenes that are invisible to the naked eyes c
28. Red picture Cyan Picture Red 4 Video Flash turned on 32 St Video Flash setting to 33 Video Flash setting to 33 Sn Video Flash setting to AUTO 32 An unauthorized card is inserted a Video Flash setting to and AUTO 33 FA Video Flash setting to and AUTO 33 amp Video Flash turned off when lighted yellow the Flash Sensor determined that the light is needed 32 58 Red Eye Reduction 33 i To Change the Counter Display Mode By changing C DISPLAY on the DISPLAY Sub Menu you can change the Counter Display Mode to Tape Counter Indication COUNTER 0 00 00 Memory Counter Indication MEMORY MO0 00 00 and Time Code Indication TIMECODE OhOOm00s00f 75 By repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY Button on the Remote Controller you can change the Counter Display Mode e You cannot reset the counter when the C DISPLAY is set to TIME CODE i To Display Date Time Indication To display Date Time Indication set the appropriate Date Time in DATE TIME on the DISPLAY Sub Menu 15 You can also press the DATE TIME Button of the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or change the Date Time Indication i To Change the Display Mode By changing DISPLAY on the DISPLAY Sub Menu you can change the Display Mode to All Function Display ALL and Minimum Display OFF 15 i Progressive Photoshot You cannot use the
29. card or display a title e For more details on the operating environment installation connections and procedures please refer to USB Connection Kit s operating instructions Using MotionDV STUDIO Using the MotionDV STUDIO software allows you to capture video recorded on a tape or images viewed through the lens of a Movie Camera Hi With USB Cable Windows XP SP1 or later Windows 2000 SP4 or later The personal computer should be compatible with USB 2 0 Hi Speed e Do not connect the USB Cable until the Video Stream driver is installed 1 Install the supplied Video Stream driver and MotionDV STUDIO 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode elf you wish to capture data from a tape set the Movie Camera to Tape Playback Mode and insert the tape 3 Set CAMERA or PLAYBACK gt gt USB FUNCTION gt gt MOTION DV t enters MotionDV STUDIO Mode 4 Connect the supplied USB Cable to Socket 37 5 Start the MotionDV STUDIO e Using the MotionDV STUDIO for Windows a variety of visual effects can be added and titles can be created 49 With a PC i With DV Cable optional Windows Me 2000 XP Connecting the Movie Camera with the DV Cable allows you to output images edited on the personal computer to the cassette in the Movie Camera 1 Install MotionDV STUDIO 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode elf you wish to capture data from a tape set the Movie Came
30. is turned off only when the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode When the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 6 minutes the power is turned off automatically To resume recording from this condition turn off then turn on the power again 3 The Movie Camera power does not stay on long enough e Is the Battery low Charge the Battery or attach a fully charged Battery 8 e Has condensation occurred Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears 62 Battery 1 Battery runs down quickly Is the Battery fully charged Charge it with the AC Adaptor 8 65 Others e Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place In cold places the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter 64 e Has the Battery worn out If the operating time is still too short even after the Battery is fully charged the Battery has worn out 2 The Battery cannot be charged If the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor charging cannot be performed Disconnect the DC Input Lead Normal Recording 1 Recording does not start although power is supplied to the Movie Camera and the Cassette is correctly inserted e Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open If it is open set to SAVE recording cannot be performed 11 e Is the tape wound to the end Insert a new Cassette 1 e Is the Movie Camera power turned on 19
31. recording subject is extremely bright its recorded image may becomes whitish Surf amp Snow Mode e f the recording subject is extremely bright its recorded image may turn out to be whitish i White Balance In the following cases you cannot change White Balance e When you set EFFECT2 to SEPIA or to B W e When you set the Zoom to 12x or higher e During Digital Still Picture Mode e When you display a Menu e When you use the Night View Functions In the following cases the n14 Indication flashes The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted White Balance setting is still kept This setting will be kept until White Balance is adjusted again e You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance Adjustment manually under weak illumination i Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment e You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject e During normal playback movement in the images may not look smooth e Because the colour and brightness of the playback image may become unstable avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light e f you are using Night View Functions 25 or Programme AE Mode 27 you cannot adjust the shutter speed 57 Others Card Slow Shutter Mode e The subject may not be focused in dark scenes with less luminance or scenes with less contrast e Buttons cannot be activated except the
32. the Slow Shutter Mode ethe White Balance cannot be changed ethe Movie Camera focuses on the subject manually e When you set to the Manual Focus Mode the shutter speed is automatically set to 1 50 and then turned to the previous shutter speed MF blinks while the subject is focused MFI e For other notes concerning this item see 57 29 Recording Mode Manual Iris Adjustment F Number You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch GD to MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK e The MNL Indication appears 2 Press the SHUTTER IRIS Button twice e The Iris Indication appears 3 Turn the Multi Manual Ring to adjust the iris Range of Iris Adjustment CLOSE Closed F16 F1 7 OPEN Opened OGB 18dB When a value closer to CLOSE is selected the image becomes darker When a value closer to 18dB is selected the image becomes brighter The value to which dB is attached indicates a Gain up value If this value is too large the quality of the image deteriorates To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch to AUTO Or keep pressing the SHUTTER IRIS Button e For other notes concerning this item see 58 30 Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL AE
33. the USB Cable until the USB driver is installed Windows 98 SE only 1 Windows 98 SE only Install the supplied USB driver 3 Connect the supplied USB Cable to Socket 37 e PC connection mode is activated AV WoUT PHONES e The USB Connection Kit can be used with Windows 98 Second Edition Me 2000 XP e Use AC Adaptor as power source for the Movie Camera The Card or its contents may be destroyed if battery power is lost while transmitting data e Mode cannot be changed in PC connection mode by operating Mode Dial e For more details on the operating environment installation connections and procedures please refer to USB Connection Kit s operating instructions e To disconnect the USB Cable safely double click the E Icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen Using as a Web Camera Windows XP SP1 or later only If the Movie Camera is connected to your personal computer you can send video and sound from the Movie Camera to other parties via the network e Do not connect the USB Cable until the Video Stream driver is installed 1 Install the supplied Video Stream driver 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode 3 Set CAMERA or PLAYBACK gt gt eit enters WEB CAMERA Mode 4 Connect the supplied USB Cable to Socket 37 5 Start the Windows Messenger e When using as a Web Camera it is not possible to record on a tape or a
34. 26 ZEBRA Zebra Pattern 31 P ADJ Picture Adjustment 31 P Progressive Photoshot Mode 20 macao Tele Macro 23 SOFT SKIN Soft Skin Mode 26 PICTURE Picture 39 TITLE Title picture 41 WEB yaa WEB CAMERA Mode recording 49 WEB WEB CAMERA Mode playback 49 PRINT Highlighted PictBridge Mode 47 VOLUME Volume adjustment 36 15 30 45 Date Time Indication N F E Photoshot Picture Quality during Photoshot recording F means Fine N means Normal and E means Economy 22 0 Remaining Number of Photoshot pictures Ei Continuous Photoshot Recording 22 Om Lock Setting 42 White DPOF Setting completed set to 1 or more picture 42 2288 2288 x 1728 Image size 1600 1600 1200 Image size 1280 1280 x 960 Image size 640 640x480 Image size e For images not recorded with this Movie Camera the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels 640 640 or more less than 800 The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels SvGA 800 or more less than 1024 XGA 1024 or more less than 1280 SXGAl 1280 or more less than 1600 UXGA 1600 or more less than 2048 QXGAJ 2048 or more Photoshot Mode While Photoshot recording is activated picture Green While the card is being read
35. 280 x 960 in the Tape Recording Mode pictures cannot be recorded with the Photoshot recording although the Digital Effect Functions are set In the following cases using the EFFECT1 on the DIGITAL Sub Menu is not possible e When the Night View Functions is set 25 In the following cases using the Digital Effect Function is not possible eTitle In Multi Picture Mode e f the MULTI Button is pressed while self recording Mirror Mode 20 is used the still picture is displayed from the upper right corner of the screen but in reality the picture is recorded from the upper left corner as usual e The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly e The top and bottom of the Multi pictures will be cut off slightly Picture in Picture Mode e f the Mode Dial is operated the smaller picture disappears Titles cannot be inserted into the smaller picture Wipe Mode and Mix Mode If the following operation is carried out stored images will be erased and Wipe and Mix Functions cannot be used Set other item of Digital Effect e Operate the OFF ON switch or Mode Dial e Insert or eject a cassette i Playing Back Repeat Playback If you continue to press the gt Button for 5 seconds or longer the Movie Camera switches to Repeat Playback Mode and the R gt Indication appears To cancel Repeat Playback Mode set the OFF ON Switch to OFF Listening to Playback Sound through Headphones If yo
36. 2E 8 Video DC Light VW LDC10E 9 Video DC Light VW LDH3E 10 Light Bulb for Video DC Light VZ LL10E 11 Light Bulb for Video DC Light VW LL3E 12 Stereo Zoom Microphone VW VMH3E 13 Shoe Adaptor VW SK11E 14 Video Flash VW FLH3E 15 Tripod VW CT45E 16 Snow amp Rain Jacket VW SJGS400E 17 DV Cable VW CD1E Ba S S aa Peer aS 4 18 DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board VW DTM41E 19 SD Memory Card Application Software VW SWA1E e TitleStudio software for title creation and SD Jukebox software for recording music are included However this Movie Camera cannot play back music 20 SD Memory Card RP SD032 RP SD064 RP SD128 RP SDH256 RP SDH512 RP SDHO01 G 21 PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card BN SDABPE 22 USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card BN SDCAPE e Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries Controls and Components Hi Movie Camera Smart Accessory Shoe e The Video DC Light VW LDH3E optional Video Flash VW FLH3E optional or the Stereo Zoom Microphone VW VMH3E optional etc can be attached here Power is supplied directly from the Movie Camera when using an accessory supported by the Smart Accessory Shoe Do not touch the connector part of the Smart Accessory Shoe 2 LCD Monitor Open Button PUSH OPEN 12 LCD Monitor 72 65 Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be some tin
37. 60 1 2 million pixels VGA Recording 640x480 WEB Camera Compression Motion JPEG Image Size 320 X 240 pixels QVGA Frame rate Approx 6 fps AC Adaptor Information for your safety Power Source AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz Power Consumption 19W 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 X32 mm H X91 mm D Weight Approx 110 g Weight and dimensions are approximate values Specifications may change without prior notice 69 Specifications Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card optional aes 640x480 1280x960 1600x1200 2288x1728 el FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 8 MB 45 95 190 9 16 23 5 9 14 1 3 5 16MB 100 200 400 22 36 51 13 22 32 5 9 14 32MB 220 440 880 49 79 112 31 49 70 14 23 33 64 MB 440 880 1760 104 165 232 66 104 146 30 49 70 128MB 880 1760 3520 214 337 473 136 214 298 64 102 144 256 MB 1760 3520 7040 428 674 945 273 428 597 130 206 290 512 MB 3520 7040 14080 866 1362 1908 553 866 1207 265 418 587 1GB 7040 14080 28160 1668 2622 3672 1066 1668 2323 512 807 1132 e These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed The numbers shown in the table are approximations 70
38. 750 s or faster to 1 500 e Do not use the Video Flash with the ND Filter of the Filter Kit VW LF43WE optional e Do not carry the Movie Camera with the Flash popped up e Do not cover the flashing part with your hand eIn the following cases using the Video Flash is not possible e While Recording e Demo Mode 15 Multi Picture Mode 34 Continuous Photoshot Function 22 eNight View Functions 25 When the Colour Bar is displayed e The picture may become out of focus in a dark place In this case adjust the focus manually e Tele Conversion Lens VW LT4314NE optional or Wide Conversion Lens VW LW4307ME optional can block flash light and may cause vignetting effect eThe Movie Camera even when its Video Flash has been turned off automatically determines whether the flash light is necessary or not by detecting the ambient brightness If it determines that the flash light is necessary the Q Indication is displayed in yellow Others When the 4 a 44 or A Indication is displayed the Video Flash can be lighted When flashing the Video Flash is charging When the Indication is displayed the Video Flash will not be lighted e Charging the Video Flash takes 4 seconds maximum after lighting e When the P IN P Button is pressed or Title is created Video Flash is also lighted e When the flash mode is set to Auto mode and the Shutter Speed Iris or Gain is adjusted the Indication
39. AD CLEANING The video heads are dirty 63 EEND TAPE END The Tape came to the end during recording REMOTE CHECK REMOTE MODE Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been selected 8 UNPLAYABLE TAPE OTHER FORMAT You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with a different TV system UNABLE TO A DUB LP RECORDED Because the original recording was done in LP Mode audio dubbing cannot be performed INCOMPATIBLE TAPE This cassette is incompatible PUSH THE RESET SWITCH An irregularity in the mechanism has been detected Use projection on the Lens Cap to press the RESET Button 6 This may solve the problem CARD FULL Card does not have sufficient memory remaining Select Picture Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files NO CARD Card is not inserted NO DATA There is no recorded files in the Card UNPLAYABLE CARD You are attempting to play back a data which is not compatible with this Movie Camera CARD ERROR This Card is not compatible with this Movie Camera COPY INHIBITED Because the media is protected by a copy guard images cannot be recorded correctly CAN NOT USE USB CHANGE MODE The USB cable is connected to the Movie Camera in Card Recording Mode CAN NOT OPERATE You are attempting to record pictures ona Card with connecting the USB cable to the Movie Camera in Tape Recording Playback Mode You are attempting to turn the Movie Camera off
40. Balance Adjustment Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch GD to MANUAL AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK e The MNL Indication appears 2 Press the WB Button until the n14 Indication is displayed NN 3 Point the Movie Camera at a full screen white subject 4 Keep pressing WB Button until the Nw Indication stops flashing To Resume Automatic Adjustment Press the WB Button repeatedly until none of the White Balance Mode Indications Na gt s 8 appear any more Or set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch to AUTO i About White Balance Sensor The White Balance Sensor 33 determines the nature of the light source during recording e Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording because White Balance will not function normally Recording Mode e The red light from the Recording Lamp will be reflected off your hand or object possibly causing the White Balance sensor to operate incorrectly and changing the colouring 10 000 9 000K 8 000K 7000K 6000K 5000K 4000K 000K 2000K 1000K Outside of the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment the image will become reddish or bluish Even within the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source In this case adjust the White
41. CH i 1 Multi Mode MULTI 2 Picture In Picture Mode P IN P 3 Wipe Mode WIPE 4 Mix Mode MIX 5 Strobe Mode STROBE eit records images with a stroboscopic effect 6 Trailing Effect Mode TRAIL elt records images with a trailing effect 7 Mosaic Mode MOSAIC elt produces a mosaic like image 8 Mirror Mode MIRROR eThe right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the left half 9 Stretch Mode STRETCH eThe Picture is expanded horizontally 10 Slim Mode SLIM eThe picture is expanded vertically Digital Effects 2 EFFECT2 12 SEPIA 11 NEGA 11 Negative Mode NEGA eThe colours of the recorded image are inverted as seen in a negative 12 Sepia Mode SEPIA eit records a scene with a brownish tint like the colour of old pictures 33 Recording Mode 13 Black amp White Mode B W eit records an image in black and white 14 Solarisation Mode SOLARI eit records an image with a painting like effect To Select a Desired Digital Effect Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt DIGITAL gt gt EFFECT 1 or EFFECT2 gt gt a desired Digital Effect To Cancel the Digital Effect Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt DIGITAL gt gt EFFECT1 or EFFECT2 gt gt OFF e If the Movie Camera is turned off the EFFECT2 settings are cancelled e For other notes concerning this item see 59 Hi Multi Picture Mode Strobe Multi Picture Mode x AZ You can capture and rec
42. Card or the recorded content may be damaged e After use be sure to remove the Card from the Movie Camera e Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Card with your fingers Do not allow dirt dust or water to enter it Others Hi LCD Monitor Viewfinder Lens Hood LCD Monitor eIn a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD Monitor Wipe it with soft dry cloth e If your Movie Camera is extremely cold when you turn its power on the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first However as the internal temperature increases it goes back to the normal brightness Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 200 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Viewfinder e Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun Internal components may be seriously damaged e To clean the inside of the Viewfinder keep pressing and hold the Eyecup and pull it out Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 123 000 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 malfu
43. D gt gt BASS ENHANCE gt gt 3dB or 6dB To Cancel the Bass Enhancer Function Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt ADVANCED gt gt BASS ENHANCE gt gt 0dB E Colour Bar This displays 7 colour bars which are useful for adjusting the picture quality of the TV or external monitor 32 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt e The colour bars are not recorded onto the card e For other notes concerning this item see 58 Using the Auto Pop up Flash The Auto Pop up Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place 1 Repeatedly press the 4 Button to select a desired flash mode 1 2 3 FA 1 Auto The Movie Camera perceives the brightness around the subject and the Auto Pop up Flash is automatically popped up and activated In bright places the indication disappears and the Auto Pop up Flash does not light 2 OFF The Auto Pop up Flash is not popped up and activated The Auto Pop up Flash is always popped up and activated 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 52 halfway to pop up the Flash CB O 3 ON Owe e The Auto Pop up Flash is not activated depending on the setting on the flash and the brightness around the subject 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 62 fully which is pressed halfway The flash lights and a still picture is recorded e After recording close the Auto Pop up Flash by pressing on it To Activate the Auto Pop up Flash b
44. D Recorder or the VCR as illustrated start the following procedures t S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AV IN OUT PHONES Dv S VIDEO IN OUT AV Cable S Video Cable When connecting with DV Cable Only for models equipped with the DV terminal DV Cable optional Be sure to press the OSD Button 6 on the Remote Controller prior to copying so that no indications are visible Otherwise the displayed tape counter and function indications are also copied When connecting with DV Cable the indications may not appear e Also read the operating instructions of the DVD Recorder or the VCR carefully Movie Camera 1 Insert the recorded Cassette 46 DVD Recorder VCR 2 Insert an unrecorded DVD R or Cassette with an erasure prevention tab e f various setups such as external input tape speed etc are required please refer to the operating instructions of your DVD Recorder or VCR Movie Camera 3 Press the gt Button to start playback DVD Recorder VCR 4 Start recording 5 Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording Movie Camera 6 Press the W Button to stop playback Recording the Contents of Other Equipment After connecting the Movie Camera and the other equipment as illustrated start the following procedures S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AV INOUT PHONES S V
45. E 1 e SS y l e When the corresponding button is pressed once the S 1 Indication appears and searching for the subsequent scene marked with an index signal starts Each time the button is pressed after the start of Scene Index Search the indication changes from S 2 to S 9 and the beginning of the scene corresponding to the selected number will be searched e Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected 38 Continuous Index Search If the gt gt Button or the lt 4 Button is pressed for 2 seconds or longer search can be continued at several second intervals To cancel press the gt Button or the W Button 82 we ues ws REW PLAY a FF 84 gt STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV Ct Y INDEX STOP INDEX PB Z00M 82 a eS e For other notes concerning this item see 60 Playback Zoom Function A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback 1 During playback press the P B ZOOM Button on the Remote Controller INDEX STOP INDEX B Z00M SELECT BRnIITa The centre of the image is enlarged to approximately 2 times To Change the Zoom Magnification 2 Change the magnification by pressing the W Button or T Button on the Remote DISPLAY RESET TITLE ZOOM S REW PLAY FF Controller To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image
46. IDEO IN OUT AV Cable S Video Cable Movie Camera 1 Set TAPE PLAYBACK MENU gt gt AV IN OUT gt gt AV JACK gt gt IN OUT Editing Mode 2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette Other Equipment 3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback Movie Camera 4 While pressing the REC Button s press the gt Button on the Remote Controller Or while pressing the REC Button 9 press the BACK LIGHT Button on the Movie Camera cs REC 3 Il yREW PLAY _FF gt gt gt STILLADV PAUSE STILLADV ee INDEX STOP INDEX PB ZOOM f REC e When recording on a card press the PHOTO SHOT Button 5 Press the HH Button or M Button to stop recording Other Equipment 6 Press the Stop Button to stop playback e For other notes concerning this item see 61 Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing By connecting this Movie Camera to other digital video equipment that has a DV Input Output Terminal with a DV Cable VW CD1E optional dubbing can be done in the digital format Player Recorder 1 Insert the Cassette and set to Tape Playback Mode Player 2 Press the gt Button to start playback MULTI i P IN P REC ADUB Se ill 66 il IS REWPLAY _FF Ge Tp fere puss STILLADV PAUSE STILLADV F j O INDEX STOP INDEX PB Z0OOM tu l SS tice
47. IN OUT Audio Video Input Output Setup Sub Menu AV JACK AV Socket 45 A DUB INPUT Audio Dubbing Input 45 DV OUT Analog Digital Conversion Output 67 3 DIGITAL Playback Digital Setup Sub Menu EFFECT ON Digital Effect On Off 39 EFFECT SEL Digital Effect Selection 39 TITLE IN Adding a Title 47 4 CARD Card Setup Sub Menu PICT QUALITY Picture Quality 22 CREATE TITLE Title Creation 40 5 RECORDING Recording Setup Sub Menu REC SPEED Recording Speed Mode 18 AUDIO REC Audio Recording Mode 18 AUDIO LEVEL Audio Level 58 6 DISPLAY Display Setup Sub Menu DISPLAY Display Mode 52 DATE TIME Date and Time Indication 52 C DISPLAY Counter Display Mode 52 C RESET Counter Reset 68 REC DATA Camera Data e f you set REC DATA to ON the settings shutter speed iris and white balance settings 27 etc used during the recordings are displayed during playback appears on the display when there is no data or during Slow Motion Playback Still Advance Playback or Variable Speed Search e The settings information may not be displayed properly if the camera data of this Movie Camera are played back on other equipment 16 e The camera data will not be recorded in the following cases e When recording proceeds with no input signals supplied e When recording involves the use of the S Video or AV Input Socket e When p
48. LAYBACK MENU has been set to MIX As a result the original sound and sound that was recorded by audio dubbing are played back together It is possible to reproduce the sounds separately 45 3 The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed e f 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 at the time of recording Others 4 Sounds cannot be played back Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played is 12bit AUDIO on the PLAYBACK Sub Menu of the TAPE PLAYBACK MENU set to ST2 To play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing 12bit AUDIO must be set to ST1 45 e Is the Variable Speed Search Function working Press the gt Button to cancel the Variable Speed Search Function 37 Card 1 Recorded pictures are not clear Is PICT QUALITY on the CARD Sub Menu set to NORMAL or ECONOMY If recording is done with it set to NORMAL or ECONOMY images with fine details may include a mosaic like pattern Set PICT QUALITY to FINE 22 2 Photoshot Playback images do not look normal e The picture may be damaged In order to prevent the loss of image data backing up ona personal computer is recommended 49 3 During Playback UNPLAYABLE CARD is displayed e The image was either recorded in a different format or data i
49. M Digital Zoom 24 SELF TIMER Self timer Recording 23 USB FUNCTION USB Functions Mode 49 REC MODE Recording Mode 21 RED EYE Red Eye Reduction 33 FLASH LEVEL Flash Level 33 elf you press lt 4 Button the menu changes back to the previous screen 2 ADVANCED Advanced Functions Sub Menu ZEBRA Zebra Pattern 31 PICTURE ADu Picture Adjustment 31 MIC LEVEL Microphones Sensitivity Level 31 BASS ENHANCE Bass Enhancer 32 COLOUR BAR Colour Bar 32 Before Use 3 DIGITAL Digital Setup Sub Menu EFFECT1 Digital Effects 1 33 EFFECT2 Digital Effects 2 33 MULTI MODE Multi Picture Mode 34 TITLE IN Adding a Title 47 4 CARD Card Setup Sub Menu PICTURE SIZE Picture Size 22 PICT QUALITY Picture Quality 22 CREATE TITLE Title Creation 40 5 RECORDING Recording Setup Sub Menu REC SPEED Recording Speed Mode 18 AUDIO REC Audio Recording Mode 18 SCENE INDEX Scene Index Mode 38 WIND CUT Wind Noise Reduction 26 ZOOM MIC Zoom Microphone 24 CINEMA Cinema like Format Recording 27 H SHOE MIC Hot Shoe Microphone e This function reduces the low sound to avoid a wind noise when using the Stereo Zoom Microphone VW VMHS3E optional 6 DISPLAY Display Setup Sub Menu DISPLAY Display Mode 52 DATE TIME Date and Time Indication 52 C DISPLAY Counter Display Mode
50. MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt CARD gt gt Hi Continuous Photoshot The still pictures can be recorded on a Card ata regular intervals e Available only with 640x480 picture size 1 Set CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt CARD 22 2 Keep pressing the PHOTO SHOT Button GD e You can also activate Continuous Photoshot Function after pressing the PHOTO SHOT Button halfway In this case if the Image Stabilizer Function 24 is set to ON the Image Stabilizer Function works more effective e When ON is selected the still pictures can be recorded in approximately 0 7 second intervals until the PHOTO SHOT Button is released or 10 pictures are recorded You cannot use the Continuous Photoshot function if the shutter speed is set to 1 2 1 3 1 6 or 1 12 e For other notes concerning this item see 54 Quick Start By pressing the QUICK START Button 45 and the Movie Camera will be ready for recording in approximately 1 7 seconds after the Movie Camera is turned on 1 Press the QUICK START Button 45 e The Quick Start Recording Lamp lights up SS ISTART 2 Set the OFF ON Switch to OFF e The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit SON S 3 Set the OFF ON Switch to ON e The Movie Camera will be ready for recording in approximately 1 7 seconds To Cancel the Quick Start Keep the QUICK START Button pressed for approximately 2 seconds and make sure
51. NLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IF THIS IS NECESSARY CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE LP Mode A desired recording speed can be selected with REC SPEED on the RECORDING Sub Menu If LP Mode is selected the recording time becomes 1 5 times longer than that of SP Mode Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode recording mosaic pattern noise may appear on a playback image or some normal functions may be restricted e The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely compatible with other equipment e Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode 45 Audio Recording Mode The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with AUDIO REC on the RECORDING Sub Menu High sound quality recording is possible with 16 bit 48 kHz 2 track Mode With the 12 bit 32 kHz 4 track Mode the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo while the other 2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing Recording Mode Recording Mode About Recording When recording pictures on a tape set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode Dan When recording still pictures on a card set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode j When recording with the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch GD set to AUTO the Movie Camera automatically adjusts the focus and white balance In some cases they cannot be adjusted automatically a
52. OFF ON Switch Recording Start Stop Button or Mode Dial the Self timer Standby Mode is cancelled eIn the Card Recording Mode the PHOTO SHOT Button does not work even if it is pressed halfway However the subject is focused in the Focus Area Hi Zoom In Out Functions e 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 e When the Night View Functions are activated or the Shutter speed is set to 1 12 or lower the zoom operation with the Multi Manual Ring is disabled i Tele Macro Function e The Tele Macro Function cannot be started during recording e When the D ZOOM is set to 24x or 600 x the Tele Macro Function with the magnification greater than 12x is available e f a sharper focus cannot be achieved adjust the focus manually In the following cases the Tele Macro Function is cancelled e The zoom magnification becomes lower than 12x e Setting the OFF ON Switch to OFF Hi Zoom Microphone Function The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud e It does not work with an external microphone Hi Digital Zoom Functions e As the magnification of digital zoom increases the quality of image may deteriorate e White Balance cannot be set in the digital zoom range 56 i Image Stabilizer Function e When you press the PHOTO SHOT Button halfway in the Card
53. Panasonic Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera Model No NV G S400G N MIN a Before use please read these instructions completely LEICA DICOMAR DD MultiMediaCard p CERTIFIED USB PictBridge VQT0J84 Information for Your Safety As this equipment gets hot during use operate it in a well ventilated place do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage do not expose this equipment to rain moisture dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the equipment AC Adaptor e The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor i Carefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly e Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user Try out the Movie Camera Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Movie Camera its accessories or cassettes Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre record
54. Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 2 halfway The iris and gain are fixed and the Movie Camera automatically focuses on the subject Shutter Chance Mark Focus Area Shutter Chance Mark Light green The subject is adequately focused The focus is stable and you can record pictures more clearly Light white The subject is almost focused Blink white The Movie Camera is focusing on the subject No Mark The Movie Camera cannot focus on the subject e When the Image Stabilizer Function 24 is set to ON the Image Stabilizer Function works more effective MEGA 2 Indication appears The PHOTO SHOT Button on the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic cannot be pressed halfway 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 62 fully The Pang Indication lights up in red 21 Recording Mode e The Shutter Chance Mark appears even when the PHOTO SHOT Button is not pressed Check it for your reference e Even if the PHOTO SHOT Button is pressed halfway the Shutter Chance Mark does not appear in Manual Focus Mode Selecting the Size of Photoshot Images 1 Tape Recording Mode Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt CARD gt gt PICTURE SIZE gt gt 1280x960 or 640x480 Card Recording Mode Set CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt CARD gt gt PICTURE SIZE gt gt 2288x 1728 Selecting the Quality of Photoshot Images 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU TAPE PLAYBACK
55. Terminals of the Battery Clean Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt dust or other substances If you drop the Battery accidentally check to see if the Battery body and terminals are deformed Attaching a deformed Battery to the Movie Camera or AC Adaptor may damage the Movie Camera or AC Adaptor i Cautions for Storage Before storing the Movie Camera take the Cassette out and detach the Battery Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature Recommended Temperature 15 to 25 C Recommended Humidity 40 to 60 Movie Camera e Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting into the Camera e Do not leave the Movie Camera in places that expose it to high temperature Battery e Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the Battery e f the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions 64 e Do not allow the Battery terminals to come in contact with metal objects such as necklaces hairpins etc This can result in a short circuit or heat generation and if you touch the Battery in this condition you may be badly burned e Store the Battery in a completely discharged state To store the Battery for a long period of time we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you completely use up the charged capacity Cassette e Before storing it rewind the tape to the b
56. UT gt gt OFF e For other notes concerning this item see 56 Wide Pro Cinema Function You can record images compatible with a wide screen format TV The image looks vertically stretched on the screen of the Movie Camera Wide Function The image is recorded with an aspect ratio of 16 9 1 Press the ASPECT PRO CINEMA Button T T aspect Al PRO CINEMA J e The 16 9 Indication appears Pro Cinema Function In addition to the effects on Wide Function images are recorded at a rate of 25 frames a second with a strobe like effect Recording Mode 1 Press the ASPECT PRO CINEMA Button CT twice D ASPECT PRO CINEMA e The PRO CINE FRAME Indication appears To Cancel the Wide Pro Cinema Function Press the ASPECT PRO CINEMA Button until the 16 9 or PRO CINE FRAME Indication disappears e For other notes concerning this item see 57 Cinema Function This function is for recording in a cinema like screen 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt e Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen To Cancel the Cinema Mode Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt RECORDING gt gt CINEMA gt gt OFF e For other notes concerning this item see 57 Recording in Special Situations Programme AE You can select optimal automatic exposure under specific recording situations 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch 31 to MANUAL AUTO MANUAL
57. ackward direction If you keep pushing the Lever still pictures advances continuously EZ w VOL JOG 37 Playback Mode e f the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 6 minutes the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear Index Search Function To facilitate searching for desired scenes this Movie Camera automatically records index signals during recording as explained in the following Scene Index Signal Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording after inserting a Cassette e If SCENE INDEX of RECORDING Sub Menu on the TAPE RECORDING MENU is set to 2HOUR an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after an elapse of 2 hours or longer If it is set to DAY an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after the date has changed since the last recording While the index signal is being recorded the INDEX Indication flashes for a few seconds INDEX e f the Movie Camera is switched from the Tape Playback Mode to Tape Recording Mode or if the date and time is set before the start of recording the index signal is not recorded i Scene Index Search 1 Press the gt gt Button or 44 Button on the Remote Controller REWS PLAY FF aa gt gt gt ISTILLADV PAUSE LLI STOP To
58. ages Photoshot Button PHOTO SHOT Microphone Switch Button TALK 20 When the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic is connected to REMOTE Socket and the TALK Button is pressed the narration microphone is activated and the built in microphone on the Movie Camera is deactivated Clip e insert the plug securely into the REMOTE Socket as far as it will goes A loose connection will spoil normal operation The Remote Controller i Inserting a Button type Battery Before using the Remote Controller insert the supplied button type battery 1 While pressing the Stopper pull out the Battery Holder OZ Fy 2 Insert the button type battery with the marking facing upward Nx 3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller NZ gt e When the button type battery is exhausted replace it with a new CR2025 battery A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year However it depends on operation frequency e Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the battery CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer Discard used batteries according to manufacturers instructions Before Use WARNING Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Keep the Button Type battery out of the reach of children Never put
59. an be recorded brightly For this reason a bright dots may be seen but this is not a malfunction e The White Balance setting the Soft Skin Function and the Backlight Compensation Function cannot be changed i Wind Noise Reduction Function e It does not work with the microphone on the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic nor an external microphone e When it is set to ON directivity of microphone is regulated depending on the strength of wind to reduce wind noise Others i Wide Pro Cinema Function e You cannot use these modes when recording on the card e The Wide Pro Cinema Mode cannot be used simultaneously with the following functions e Progressive Photoshot Function eCinema Mode e The Pro Cinema Mode cannot be used simultaneously with the following functions e Digital Effect Function 1 eNight View Functions e When the Pro Cinema Mode is set the REC MODE is set to FRAME and the BASS ENHANCE is set to 6dB automatically e When you use a TV of an aspect ratio of 4 3 it is not recommended to use the Wide Pro Cinema Mode The image will be stretched vertically Hi Cinema Function e Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the recording angle e f you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode on a wide screen 16 9 format TV playback size is automatically adjusted to fit the TV screen format Please refer to the TV s operating instructions for details e When images are displayed on a TV sc
60. ant to connect the Movie Camera to your Personal Computer 12 Using the Viewfinder LCD Monitor H Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read 1 Tilt up the Viewfinder e The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use and the length of the pulling out is adjusted in 2 steps e Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder 2 Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 53 3 12 30 45 15 10 2004 te i gt 12 30 45 15 10 2004 To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the LCD Monitor Set LCD EVF gt gt EVF ON AUTO gt gt ON e The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD Monitor is opened e When you turn the Movie Camera off this setting is cancelled i Using the LCD Monitor With the LCD Monitor open you can also record the picture while watching it 1 Press the PUSH OPEN Button 2 and pull the LCD Monitor 3 out in the direction of the arrow e The Viewfinder is deactivated e The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum of 120 If you open the LCD monitor by 120 it becomes convenient to operate menus or to play back pictures Before Use 2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle e The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180 from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90 to the downward direction Forcefully rota
61. ape from external input signals is in progress Recording to a Card If you set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode you can use the Photoshot function for external input signals e Black streaks may appear at the 4 edges of the image Analog Digital Conversion e When the Movie Camera is connected with other digital video equipment through its DV Terminal images recorded in analog form from other external equipment can be output to the digital video equipment through the DV Terminal e To DV output analog video signals sent from other equipment set DV OUT on the AV IN OUT Sub Menu to ON Normally keep the DV OUT set to OFF If it is set to ON the quality of the image may be disturbed e When using AV Cable and DV Cable optional at the same time detach the Grip Belt first for easy connecting i Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing e Regardless of the setting digital dubbing is carried out automatically in the same audio recording mode as that of the playback Cassette e The images on the recorded monitor may be disturbed but it does not affect the recorded images e Even if Playback Digital Effects Playback Zoom or Playback Title In have been used these effects are not output from the DV Terminal e Even if you use device equipped with DV Terminals such as IEEE1394 you may not be able to perform Digital Dubbing in some cases e Date or other information to be displayed cannot b
62. art Standby Mode To turn the Movie Camera on again set the OFF ON Switch to OFF and then set it to ON again The Quick Start Mode will be restored This Function is not activated in the following cases eA tape and a card is not inserted while the Tape Recording Mode is set eA card is not inserted while the Card Recording Mode is set e 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 However if the Movie Camera is turned on and the Tape Card Recording Mode is set the Lamp turns on and the Quick Start Mode is restored e f the QUICK START Button is pressed and held for approximately 2 seconds during the Quick Start Standby Mode the Lamp will go off and the Movie Camera will completely be turned off 55 Others e f the Movie Camera is not operated for approximately 30 minutes when the Quick Start Recording Lamp lights the Lamp will go off and the Movie Camera will completely be turned off eIn the Automatic White Balance Mode the colour may be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of the recording e The zoom magnification differs from when it is in the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the recording starts i Self timer Recording e When BEEP SOUND on the INITIAL Sub Menu is set to ON the beep sound will be emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing in the Self timer Standby Mode By operating the
63. back The gt Indication appears elf a cassette recorded with a copyright protection signal is played back the picture is distorted by mosaic like patterns To Stop Playback Press the W Button 20 36 i Adjusting the Sound Volume To adjust the volume push the VOL JOG Lever 51 to display the VOLUME Indication Push the VOL JOG Lever towards T to increase the volume or push the VOL JOG Lever towards W to decrease the volume The VOLUME Indication goes off after the adjustment is finished To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller press the T or W Button to display the VOLUME Indication Press the T Button to increase the volume or press the W Button to decrease the volume The VOLUME Indication goes off after the adjustment is finished me H 1111 Ei e The sound volume cannot be adjusted using the Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode 38 e For other notes concerning this item see 59 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back Hi Cue Review Playback If the gt Button or lt 4 Button CD is pressed during Playback it turns to Cue Playback or Review Playback DD lt lt e f the Button is held continuously it turns to Cue Playback or Review Playback until you release it Playback Mode i Variable Speed Search Function The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied 1 During playback pres
64. cannot use the Tape Recording Playback Mode Leave the Movie Camera for about 30 minutes e However you can use the Card Recording Mode or Picture Playback Mode when the cassette is not inserted When DEW blinks in red eThe Power Indicator 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 districts dews may be frozen In this case it may take more time before the Condensation Indication disappears Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation Indication is displayed e The Condensation Indication may not appear depending on circumstances When condensation occurs on the lens or the Movie Camera it also may occur on the head and the tape Do not open the Cassette Compartment 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 i Video Head Clogging and Care If the heads the parts that make contact with the tape are dirty mosaic pattern noise may appear on the playback image or the screen as a whole becomes black If the heads are extremely dirty recording performance deteriorates and in the worst case the M
65. cording 4 After playback or recording has finished Set the Movie Camera to Tape Playback Mode 5 Rewind the tape The tape automatically stops approximately at the position where the counter was set to zero 68 Stopping editing automatically during audio dubbing 1 Set DISPLAY gt gt C DISPLAY gt gt MEMORY 2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the position where you want to stop editing 3 Play back the still picture where you want to start audio dubbing 4 Start audio dubbing 45 e Audio dubbing automatically stops at the position where the counter was set to zero Specifications Specifications Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Source DC 7 9 7 2 V Power Consumption Recording 4 8 W When using Viewfinder 6 0 W When using LCD Monitor Recording Format Mini DV Consumer use Digital Video SD Format Tape Used 6 35 mm digital video tape Recording Playback Time SP 80 min LP 120 min with DVM80 Video Recording System Digital Component Television System CCIR 625 lines 50 fields PAL colour signal Audio Recording System PCM Digital Recording 16 bit 48 kHz 2ch 12 bit 82 kHz 4ch Image Sensor 1 4 7 inch 3CCD Image Sensor Effective Pixels moving picture 690 Kx3 still picture 990 Kx3 Total 1070 Kx3 Lens Auto Iris F1 6 Focal Length 3 3 39 6 mm Macro Full Range AF Filter Diameter 43 mm Zoom 12 1 Power Zoom Monitor 3 5 inc
66. d Functions This Movie Camera comes with 5 professional functions Advanced Functions which come in handy for recording i Zebra Pattern Using the Zebra Pattern makes it easy to adjust the brightness of the picture to an optimum level even before you start recording 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt ADVANCED gt gt ZEBRA gt gt ON E Z NN e Diagonal white bands Zebra Pattern and ZEBRA Indication appear on parts of the picture which are overexposed extremely brightly lit and shiny subjects eTo prevent recording of overexposed whitish pictures manually adjust the iris gain 30 so that the Zebra Pattern disappears The recorded picture may become dark The Zebra Pattern is not recorded i Picture Adjustment This enables the sharpness and colour levels of the pictures to be adjusted during recording 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch GD to MANUAL AUTO _ MANUAL GD AE LOCK CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt ADVANCED gt gt PICTURE ADJ gt gt YES m PICTURE ADJ gt SHARPNESS v ltt l COLOUR M EXPOSURE M 1 tt l t CONTRAST W m SELECT lt B gt SETUP D MENU EXIT When the level of the Bar Indication is set to the position other than W the P abJj Indication appears e The setting procedure is the same as for LCD EVF SET on the LCD EVF Sub Menu
67. d a malfunction of the product It is not covered by the warranty Periodical Check up To maintain the highest image quality we recommend replacement of worn parts such as heads etc after approximately 1000 hours of use This however depends on operating conditions such as temperature humidity dust etc 63 Others i Optimal Use of the Battery Battery Characteristics This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that takes place inside it This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity and if the temperature is too high or too low the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter If the Battery is used in an extremely cold environment the Battery may operate only for about 5 minutes If the Battery becomes extremely hot a protective function may operate and the Battery may become unusable for a while Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use Be sure to detach the Battery from the Movie Camera If it 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 Disposing of an Unusable Battery e The Battery has a limited life e Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may cause an explosion Always Keep the
68. d to disconnect it GB fusi e For other notes concerning this item see 54 Charging Time and Available Recording Time CGA DU14 2h45min 2h 1h30min 1h 45min CGA DU21 3h55min 3h 2h15min 1h30min 1h10min Charging Time Maximum Continuous Recording Time Intermittent Recording Time Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording time with repeated recording and stopping actions 1h10min indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes e Battery CGA DU14 is supplied e The times shown in the table are approximate times The numbers indicate the recording time when the Viewfinder is used The numbers in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is used In actual use the available recording time may be shorter e The times shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature of 25 C and humidity of 60 If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature the charging time may be longer eIn the following cases the available recording time becomes shorter e You use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor simultaneously when using the 0 Lux Night View function rotating the LCD Monitor frontward to record yourself e When you set EVF ON AUTO to ON e When you use the Movie Camera with lighting the LCD Monitor up by pressing the POWER LCD Button e When you use accessories applicable to the Smart Accessory Shoe
69. difference between light and dark and where the boundary between light and dark is unclear may not appear eThe Title may not appear well if something small is used for it elf titles are created the number of images that can be recorded on a Card decreases e f the number of images that can be recorded on a Card is small you may not be able to create a title H Adding a Title The Title In Function and Digital Effects cannot be used simultaneously The Title In Function and Continuous Photoshot cannot be used simultaneously eWhen a title is displayed in Tape Playback Mode the title is not output from the DV Terminal e The Multi Picture Mode cannot be used once the title is inserted e A full coloured title made on other equipment cannot be played back or added to the picture with this Movie Camera e A title with size of other than 640x480 cannot be displayed e When the title is displayed on the Multi screen the recording and the playback cannot be performed e During external input or DV input you cannot use Title In Function or display titles on the Multi screen Select the desired titles to display them on the screen before connecting the cable to the Movie Camera i DPOF e Perform the DPOF Settings with your own Movie Camera in use e Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time Wait until the ACCESS Lamp goes out Hi Lock Setting e The Lock Setting carried out by this Movie Camera is only e
70. ds To Pause the Slide Show in Multi Picture Mode Press the If Button a e The SLIDE H Indication is displayed Ps i aa To Stop the Slide Show Picture Size Press the lll Button File Number Folder File Number e For other notes concerning this item see 60 3 Press the I i m lt lt gt gt Button to select a i desired file Creating a Title You can create a title and record on a Card 1 Recording Mode Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode Set the Lens to the image you want to use for creating a title eThe selected file is marked with a frame 4 Press either the ENTER Button or the MULTI Button GD e The selected file is shown on the entire screen e For other notes concerning this item see 60 Slide Show The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode 1 Tape Playback Mode Search for the image you want to use for creating a title and set the Movie Camera to the Still Playback Mode 40 Playback Mode 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 2 e The title is stored eTo perform Photoshot again select RETURN 4 Select LUMINANCE and press the ENTER Button 9 then press the gt gt Button or lt lt Button CD to adjust the title contrast and press the ENTER Button 19 5 Press the gt gt Button or lt lt B
71. e POWER LCD Button again To Change the Picture Quality of the LCD Monitor Set the LCD Al on the LCD EVF Sub Menu to ON or OFF ON The screen image becomes clear and vivid The effect varies according to the recording scene e When Power LCD Lamp lights up LCD All is automatically set to ON You cannot change this setting e These adjustments do not affect the recorded images e For other notes concerning this item see 65 Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup this Movie Camera displays various function setups on Menus e When operating the menu with the Viewfinder set LCD EVF gt gt EVF ON AUTO gt gt ON or rotate the LCD monitor by 180 1 Press the MENU Button 46 13 Before Use e The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the Mode Dial is displayed VJ Qe we v2 2 Press the II M Button to select a desired Sub Menu e Press the I I M Button to display the highlighted item 3 Press the gt gt Button to display the selected Sub Menu 4 Press the I M Button to select the item 5 Press the gt gt Button to display the selected item 6 Press the II M Button to select the desired mode and press ENTER Button to determine the setting e While a Menu is displayed you cannot record or play back Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording The above operations can be done us
72. e A locked file cannot be erased e f there are many files in a Card it takes several minutes for deleting Formatting a Card If a Card becomes unreadable by the Movie Camera format it for reuse Formatting erases all the data recorded on a Card 1 Set PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU gt gt e A confirmation message appears select YES and formatting will be carried out CARD FORMAT FORMAT WILL DELETE ALL FILES UNO p RETURN mEYES BIENTER MENUZEXIT e When the formatting is completed the screen becomes white t may not be able to use the Card formatted by this Movie Camera on other unit In this case format the Card on the unit which will use the Card Make sure that valuable pictures are stored on PC before proceeding e A Card formatted an other equipment e g PC might be unusable or it might take more time for recording We recommend that you use this equipment to format the Card Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Movie Camera with your TV the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen Before connecting them turn off the power of both the Movie Camera and TV 1 Connect the AV IN OUT Socket of the Movie Camera and the Video and Audio Input Sockets of the TV S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AV IN OUT PHONE make a connection with the TV If the TV has an S Video Socket connect the S Video Cable too e Plug t
73. e If the Movie Camera is shaken while recording VOL JOG varied for recording sounds the camera shake in the image can be corrected e Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt e f the Movie Camera shakes too much the RECORDING gt gt ZOOM MIC gt gt ON The images may not be stabilized Zmic Indication is displayed 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt CAMERA gt gt OIS gt gt ON e For other notes concerning this item see 56 Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you want to record close up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1x to 12x magnification With the Digital Zoom Function you can select a ie magnification from 24x up to 600x 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button CAMERA gt gt D ZOOM gt gt 24x or 600x or PHOTO SHOT Button 52 to start recording D 24x Digital zooming to 24x 600x Digital zooming to 600x f To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt CAMERA gt gt OIS gt gt OFF e For other notes concerning this item see 56 24 Recording Mode Fade In Out Functions Fade In Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene 1 Keep pressing the FADE Button during the Recording Pause Mode The image fades
74. e displayed if the software of the connected equipment does not support the display function e You cannot record on a card when recording on a tape from external input signals is in progress e Disconnect the USB Cable since input signals from external input terminal cannot be recorded with connecting the USB Cable Cautions for Use In the event of abnormal operation e g if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600 i After Use 1 Take out the Cassette 17 2 Set the OFF ON Switch to OFF 3 Take out the Card 1 4 Detach the power supply and retract the Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor 8 12 5 To protect the Lens attach the supplied Lens Cap i Cautions for Use When you use your Movie Camera on a rainy or snowy day or on a beach make sure that no water enters the Movie Camera e Water may cause the Movie Camera or Cassette to malfunction Irreparable failure may occur e f 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 61 Others Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized equipment such as a microwave oven TV video game equipment etc e f you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation
75. ed 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 e 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 e Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation U S A e SD Logo is a trademark Leica is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG e All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations Files recorded on a MultiMediaCard or 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 E WARNING To prevent electric shock do not remove the cover or back there are no user serviceable parts ins
76. eginning If the Cassette is left for more than 6 months with the tape stopped midway the tape sags although it depends on the storage condition Be sure to rewind to the beginning eStore the Cassette in its case Dust direct sunlight ultraviolet rays or humidity may damage the tape Dust contains hard mineral particles and dusty Cassettes damage the heads of the Movie Camera and other components Develop a habit of returning the Cassette back to its case e Once every half year wind the tape to the end and then rewind it to the beginning If the Cassette is left for 1 year or longer without winding or rewinding temperature and humidity changes may cause the Cassette to deform due to swelling shrinking and so forth The wound tape may stick to itself e Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic substances or equipment e The surface of tape is covered with extremely minute magnetic particles upon which signals are recorded Magnetic necklaces toys etc have magnetic force that is stronger than you may normally expect and they may erase the contents of a recording or may cause noise in images and sounds Card e When the Card is being read do not remove the Card turn off the power or subject it to vibration or impact e 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 e Do not bend or drop the Card The
77. er Supply i Using the AC Adaptor 1 Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie Camera 2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor 3 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the AC mains socket The AC Mains Lead s outlet plug does not fit entirely into the AC Adaptor socket A gap will remain as shown e Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply set the OFF ON Switch on the Movie Camera to OFF and make sure that Power Lamp is not lit i Using the Battery Before use fully charge the Battery e We recommend using Panasonic s Battery e We cannot guarantee the quality of this Movie Camera when batteries of other companies are used 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it e Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor disconnect it from the AC Adaptor e The CHARGE Lamp lights up and charging starts Before Use e When the CHARGE Lamp goes off charging is completed e When charging the overdischarged battery the CHARGE Lamp blinks at first but the battery is charged normally When the temperature of the battery is too high or low the CHARGE Lamp blinks and the charging time becomes longer than usual 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera Disconnecting the Power Source Set the OFF ON Switch to OFF and while pressing the PUSH BATT Button 55 slide the Battery or DC Input Lead upwar
78. f the TAPE PLAYBACK MENU 7 INITIAL Initial Setup Sub Menu AV JACK AV Socket 66 REMOTE Remote Controller Mode 8 17 Before Use Setting Date and Time Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight imprecision make sure to check the time before recording 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt INITIAL gt gt CLOCK SET gt gt YES W m SELECT lt DD gt SETUP D MENU EX1 2 Press the II Ml Button to select YEAR MONTH DAY HOUR or MIN and press the lt lt gt P Button to set it to the desired value e Year will cycle in the order shown below 2000 2001 2089 2000 3 Press the MENU Button to finish setting the date and time e The clock operation starts from 00 second e f the built in battery is weak the amp or Indication flashes In this case charge the built in battery e The clock uses the 24 hour system Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock When the amp or Indication flashes the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion 18 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera with the power turned off and then connect to the AC Mains socket e After charging for 24 hours the built in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 6 months WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST O
79. ffective for this Movie Camera eThe SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it If the switch is moved to the LOCK side you cannot write to or format the Card If it is moved back you can Others i Playing Back on Your TV e Depending on your TV nothing may be shown even if you correctly connect the Movie Camera with your TV In this case set AV JACK on the AV IN OUT or INITIAL Sub Menu to OUT e If you set AV JACK on the AV IN OUT Sub Menu to IN OUT nothing will be shown on the TV screen except during playback e Picture size may be displayed differently when playing back a Cinema picture on a wide screen TV with Playback Digital Effect i Audio Dubbing e The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed e Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot be dubbed e f a tape has a non recorded portion when the tape is dubbed images and sounds may be disturbed when this portion of the tape is played back e f you set the tape counter back to 0 at the position where you want to stop Audio Dubbing so as to make it possible to use the Memory Stop Function 68 Audio Dubbing is terminated automatically when the tape reaches this position eIn the case of importing data recorded with Audio Dubbing to a PC using the PC s software only the original sound ST1 may be imported depending on the software i Recording the Contents of Other Equipment e You cannot record on a card when recording on a t
80. h LCD Viewfinder Colour Electronic Viewfinder Microphone Stereo with a zoom function Speaker 1 round speaker 20 mm Standard Illumination 1 400 Ix Minimum Required Illumination 2 Ix Super 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 Video Input Level 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm S Video Input Level Y Input 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm C Input 0 3 Vp p 75 ohm Audio Input Level Line 316 mV 10 kohm or more Mic Input Mic sensitivity 50 dB 0 dB 1 V Pa 1 kHz Stereo mini jack USB Card reader writer function USB 2 0 compliant Hi Speed No copyright protection support PictBridge compliant Digital Interface DV Input Output Terminal IEEE1394 4 pin Video Flash GN 6 0 Dimensions Approx 81 mm W X80 mm H X 178 mm D Weight Approx 700 g without Battery DV cassette and lens cap Approx 800 g with CGA DU14 DVM60 and lens cap Operating Temperature 0 C 40 C Operating Humidity 10 80 Card Memory Functions Recording Media MultiMediaCard 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB SD Memory Card 8 MB 16 MB 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 Image Size Mega Pixel Recording 2288 x 1728 4 0 million pixels 1600 x 1200 1 9 million pixels 1280x9
81. he PAUSE Indication is displayed e Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress you can also record a still picture on a card by pressing the PHOTO SHOT Button Hi To Check the Recording By pressing the G Button briefly in the Recording Pause Mode you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene The CHK Indication is displayed After checking the Movie Camera resumes the Recording Pause Mode e For other notes concerning this item see 54 19 Recording Mode Hi Finding the End of Recording Blank Search Function The Blank Search Function aids you to locate the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or TAPE PLAYBACK MENU gt gt INITIAL gt gt BLANK SEARCH gt gt YES e The BLANK Indication appears during the Blank Search e Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene the Movie Camera switches to the Recording Pause Mode or the Still Playback Mode e f there is no blank left on the Cassette the Movie Camera stops at the end of the tape To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion Press the W Button i To Add a Sound while Recording With the supplied Free Style Remote Controller with Mic connected to the REMOTE Socket 38 you can add a narration while recording is in progress While the TALK Button is pressed the 7 Indication is displayed and the sound i
82. he AV Cable as shown so that the cord hangs down e When plugging the pin plug of the AV Cable into the AV IN OUT Socket plug it in as far as it goes 43 Playback Mode To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Press the OSD Button on the Remote Controller START DATE PHOTO OSD TIME SHOT O Te ClO e For other notes concerning this item see 6 44 Editing Mode Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode iV aa Cee 2 Start playback and set the Movie Camera to Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record and press the PHOTO SHOT Button 52 Audio Dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette e f the tape recorded in the 16bit Mode is dubbed with the Audio Dubbing function the original sound is erased If you wish to preserve the original sound use the 12bit Mode when recording e Audio Dubbing cannot be performed on a recording made in LP Mode 18 1 Set TAPE PLAYBACK MENU gt gt AV IN OUT gt gt AV JACK gt gt IN OUT 2 Continuing the aforesaid setup select A DUB INPUT gt gt MIC or AV IN e Set to AV IN when external device is used and to MIC when an external or built in microphone is used 3 Press the I Bu
83. ictures with no camera data are recorded using the DV Terminal e When displaying a list of titles 7 LCD EVF LCD EVF Setup Sub Menu LCD Al Intelligent LCD Monitor 73 LCD EVF SET LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment 13 EVF ON AUTO Using the Viewfinder 12 8 INITIAL Initial Setup Sub Menu BLANK SEARCH Blank Search 20 REMOTE Remote Controller Mode 8 BEEP SOUND Beep Sound 54 Hi CARD RECORDING MENU Card Recording Mode RECORDING DISPLAY LCD EVF INITIAL Mm SELECT DD 1 CAMERA Camera Setup Sub Menu PROG AE Auto Exposure Mode 27 OIS Image Stabilizer 24 SHTR EFFECT Shutter Effect e You can add a sound like releasing the shutter SELF TIMER Self timer Recording 23 RED EYE Red Eye Reduction 33 FLASH LEVEL Flash Level 33 2 ADVANCED Advanced Functions Sub Menu ZEBRA Zebra Pattern 31 PICTURE ADJ Picture Adjustment 31 Before Use 3 DIGITAL Digital Setup Sub Menu TITLE IN Adding a Title 41 4 CARD Card Setup Sub Menu PICTURE SIZE Picture Size 22 PICT QUALITY Picture Quality 22 CREATE TITLE Title Creation 40 BURST MODE Continuous Photoshot 22 5 RECORDING Recording Setup Sub Menu WIND CUT Wind Noise Reduction 26 H SHOE MIC Hot Shoe Microphone e This function reduces the low sound to avoid a wind noise when using the Stereo Zoom Microphone VW VMHS3E optional 6 DISPLAY
84. ide Refer servicing to qualified service personnel IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD Use only the recommended accessories Contents Information for Your Safety 2 Before Use Standard ACCeSSOFI S e eect eee eee ee 4 Optional AccessorieS cece eee eee 4 Controls and Components a 4 The Remote Controller 7 Power Supply s s cccccostevececscseveceredtenvicesdversecwseees 8 Charging Time and Available Recording Time esseeeeeeee 9 The One touch Free Style Grip Belt 0 9 Attaching the Lens Cap a Attaching the Shoulder Strap 10 Inserting a Cassette eee 11 Using a Card eee 11 Turning on the Movie Camera 12 Selecting Modes c eee 12 Using the Viewfinder LCD Monitor 12 Using the Menu Screen 04 13 List of Menus 14 Setting Date and Time 18 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 18 LP MOde iis aeii 18 Audio Recording Mode ccseeeeeeeees 18 Recording Mode About Recording eceeeeeeeseeseeeneeeees 19 Recording on a Tape suser 19 Recording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot is ce secccteescsccverescnecaseonaccceseeteeses 21 Quick Start s sneeeeseesieeeererreerrsrrerrnerrerrnenes 22 Self timer Recording 23 Zoom In Out Functions 23 Digital Zoom Function 24 Image Stabilizer Functio
85. ie Camera achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image a subject with little contrast such as a white wall may become blurry Hi Time Code Time Code signals are data that indicate time measured in hours minutes seconds and frames 25 frames per second If this data is included in a recording an address is assigned to each image on the tape e The Time Code is automatically recorded as a part of the sub code at each recording e When a new previously unrecorded Cassette is inserted the Time Code automatically starts from zero If a recorded Cassette is inserted the Time Code picks up from the point where the last scene was recorded In this case when the Cassette is inserted the zero display OhOOm00sOOf may appear but the Time Code starts from the previous value e The Time Code cannot be reset to zero e Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded from the beginning of a tape accurate editing may not be possible To ensure that the Time Code will be recorded with no breaks we recommend the use of the Blank Search Function 20 before recording a new scene Wi Memory Stop Function The Memory Stop Function is useful for the following operations Rewinding or fast forwarding a tape to a desired position 1 Set DISPLAY gt gt C DISPLAY gt gt MEMORY 2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape position from which you want to play it back later 6 15 3 Start playback or re
86. in PC Mode with connecting the USB Cable to the Movie Camera UNABLE TO WRITE MULTI RECORDING The PHOTO SHOT Button is pressed when you are recording pictures on a Tape with setting the Digital Effect MULTI of EFFECT 1 UNABLE TO WRITE The PHOTO SHOT Button is pressed when you are recording on a Tape with inserting a Title NO TITLE Titles are not recorded UNABLE TO INSERT TITLE You are attempting to do Title In Function when Continuous Photoshot Function is set UNABLE TO WRITE WIDE MODE You are attempting to record pictures of S1 signal with aspect ratio 16 9 by pressing the PHOTO SHOT Button FILE LOCKED You are attempting to erase protected files 53 Others CARD LOCKED The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to LOCK DISCONNECT USB CABLE You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial in PC Mode with connecting the USB Cable to the Movie Camera PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2 0 In the MotionDV STUDIO Mode your personal computer does not support USB 2 0 Hi Speed CAN NOT USE USB You are attempting to connect the USB Cable while the DV Cable is connected CAN NOT OPERATE AE LOCK MODE You are attempting to press the COLOUR NIGHT VIEW Button with setting the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch to AE LOCK UNABLE TO WRITE WIDE PRO CINEMA MODE You are attempting to press the PHOTO SHOT Button with setting the Wide Pro Cinema Function in Tape Recording Mode CHANGE TO
87. ing the ACCESS Lamp lights up e While the ACCESS Lamp is on never attempt to open the Card Slot Cover to pull out the Card to turn off the Movie Camera Such actions will damage the Card and recorded data and cause the Movie Camera to malfunction e t may take time to record pictures if you use MultiMediaCard The ACCESS Lamp keeps turning on However this is not a malfunction 11 Before Use Turning on the Movie Camera When the Movie Camera is turned on with the Lens Cap on the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly Please turn on the Movie Camera after removing the Lens Cap E How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the OFF ON Switch to ON while pressing the button e The Power Lamp lights up w S E How to Turn off the Power 1 Set the OFF ON Switch to OFF while pressing the button re Selecting Modes You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode Dial 1 Rotate the Mode Dial 44 a Tape Recording Mode Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape Also you can record still pictures on the card simultaneously during recording on a tape gt Tape Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape Card Recording Mode Use this mode when recording still picture on a card Picture Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card PC Mode Use this mode when you w
88. ing Tape Time Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes When it reaches less than 3 minutes the indication starts flashing rant Tape Recording Mode 19 gt Tape Playback Mode 36 O Card Recording Mode 21 O Picture Playback Mode 39 PC Mode 49 16 9 Wide Function 26 PRO CINE Pro Cinema Function 26 FRAME Frame Mode 20 CINEMA Cinema Mode 27 D ZOOM Digital Zoom 24 MULTI Multi Mode 33 P IN P P IN P Mode 33 WIPE Wipe Mode 33 MIX Mix Mode 33 STROBE Strobe Mode 33 TRAIL Trailing Effect Mode 33 MOSAIC Mosaic Mode 33 MIRROR Mirror Mode 33 STRETCH Stretch Mode 33 SLIM Slim Mode 33 NEGA Negative Mode 33 SEPIA Sepia Mode 33 B W Black amp White Mode 34 SOLARI Solarisation Mode 34 PB ZOOM Playback Zoom 38 SP Standard Play Mode Recording Speed Mode 18 LP Long Play Mode Recording Speed Mode 18 INDEX Index signal recording 38 S1 Search Number 38 MZ Manual Zoom Mode 23 5x Zoom Magnification Indication 23 AUTO Automatic Mode 19 MNL Manual Mode 27 AE Lock Mode 31 Image Stabilizer 24 MEGA MEGA Image Stabilizer 21 MIC AV IN Audio Dubbing Input Display 45 12 bit 16 bit Audio Recording Mode 18 MF Manual Focus 30 EN Back Light Mode 25 RK Sports Mode Programme AE d Ja un Portrait Mode Programme AE 27 Low Light M
89. ing the MENU Button A lt lt gt YW Buttons and ENTER Button on the Remote Controller 6 To Return the Previous Screen Press the lt 4 Button To Exit the Menu Screen Press the MENU Button again About the Menu Mode Setting The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Movie Camera is turned off However if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Movie Camera the selected setup may not be retained The setups of EFFECT2 33 are not retained e Menu operation flow is shown in this text by gt gt i File Selection in the Picture Playback Mode A File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations In this case carry out the following procedure 1 Press the 1 1 El lt lt gt gt Button and select a file e The selected file is marked by a frame PICTURE al ae No 25 100 0012 14 2 Press the ENTER Button to confirm the selection of the file e After the above File Selection Procedure carry out the various Menu Operations The above procedure will not be repeated in the following instructions List of Menus The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only and they are different from the actual Menus vp TAPE RECORDING MENU Tape Recording Mode mt APE RECORD 1 CAMERA Camera Setup Sub Menu PROG AE Auto Exposure Mode 27 OIS Image Stabilizer 24 D ZOO
90. ing the Contents of Other Equipment cece cere eeeeees Using the DV Cable for Recording Printing pictures with directly connecting to the printer PictBridge 47 With a PC Copying Still Pictures to a PC ee 49 Using as a Web Camera uu cece 49 Using MotionDV STUDIO seeen 49 Using SD Viewer Indications oo eee eee cet eeee atest eneeeeaeeeaes Initializing the Modes 2s Warning Alarm Indications ee 53 Notes and Hints cee cee eeneeeeeeeeee 54 Cautions for USC eee cee eee eeeeeeeeees 61 Before Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions 0 0 0 0 65 Explanation of Terms 0 c eee eeee reece 67 Specifications Specification vcccccccccccececceteesenseorseesecenesieess 69 Before Use Before Use Standard Accessories Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera 1 AC Adaptor DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead 8 2 Battery Pack 8 3 Remote Controller and Button Type Battery 7 4 Free Style Remote Controller with Mic 7 5 Lens Cap 10 6 AV Cable 43 7 Shoulder Strap 10 8 Digital Video Head Cleaner 63 9 USB Connection Kit USB Cable and CD ROM Optional Accessories 1 AC Adaptor VW AD11GN 2 Battery Pack Lithium CGA DU14 1360mAh 3 Battery Pack Lithium CGA DU21 2040mAh 4 Wide Conversion Lens VW LW4307ME 5 Tele Conversion Lens VW LT4314NE 6 Filter Kit VW LF43WE 7 Stereo Microphone VW VMS
91. inst the light source e When close subjects and far subjects are included in the scene e When the scene is dark When there is a bright part in the scene e When the scene is filled with only horizontal lines e When the scene lacks for contrast Continuous Photoshot e One more still picture may be recorded after you release the PHOTO SHOT Button e The Continuous Photoshot and Title Function cannot be used simultaneously e When the SELF TIMER is set to ON the Movie Camera records the maximum number of pictures recordable depending on the BURST MODE setting e When using the card formatted by other equipment intervals of recording pictures may become large e f recording or erasing pictures is repeated many time intervals of recording pictures may become large In this case back up your important data on PC and format your card by this Movie Camera e Intervals of recording pictures may become large depending on the card We recommend using Panasonic SD Memory Card e When the PICTURE SIZE is set to the size except 640x480 the Continuous Photoshot cannot be used H Quick Start e About half amount of electricity used in normal recording is consumed during the Quick Start Standby Mode Therefore the available recording time will be shortened when you activate the Quick Start Standby Mode e When the Movie Camera is left in the Recording Pause Mode for 6 minutes it will be turned into the Quick St
92. is case move the contrasty object out of the focus area e When the picture size is set to 2288 x 1728 1600x 1200 or 1280 960 the scene around the subject can be recorded wider than that in 640x480 e When the PICTURE SIZE is set to 1280x960 in the Tape Recording Mode the effect set in Fade In Out Function cannot be recorded on the recorded still pictures To record still pictures clearly e When zooming to the subject with magnification of X4 to X12 or higher it is difficult to reduce slight jitters by holding the Movie Camera with hand We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching to the subject when recording e When recording still pictures hold the Movie Camera firmly with your hands and keep arms stationally to your side not to shake the Movie Camera e You can record stable pictures without jitters using a tripod and the Remote Controller About the Shutter Chance Mark e The Shutter Chance Mark does not appear in Manual Focus Mode e When the subject is not easily focused focus on the subject manually e You can record still pictures on the Card even if the Shutter Chance Mark does not appear However images may be recorded without being focused e The Shutter Chance Mark does not appear or becomes difficult to be displayed in the following cases e When the zoom magnification is high e When the Movie Camera is shaken e When the subject is moving e When the subject stands aga
93. ite Balance Sensor 28 Recording Lamp 19 35 Auto Pop up Flash 32 Remote Control Sensor 8 OHTA ra 7 REMOTE MIC PLUGIN POWER USB Socket 49 Socket for Free Style Remote Controller with Mic REMOTE 20 Microphone Socket MIC e When connecting an external microphone or audio equipment to this socket the built in microphone does not operate 59 e When connecting the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic to this socket and the TALK Button is pressed the built in microphone does not operate 20 e When connecting the pin plug of the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic to this socket plug it in as far as it goes e A compatible plug in powered microphone can be used eThe microphone may make noises depending on the type of it In this case we recommend using the battery for the Movie Camera Audio Video Input Output Socket AV IN OUT 43 Headphone Socket PHONES e Connecting an AV Cable to this socket activates the Movie Camera s built in speaker but connecting a headphone etc deactivates it e When connecting the pin plug of the AV Cable to this socket plug it in as far as it goes Before Use e When using headphones set AV JACK of the AV IN OUT or INITIAL Sub Menu to OUT PHONES If you set AV JACK to OUT you may hear noises on the right Reset Button RESET 53 Cassette Eject Lever OPEN EJECT 11 Speaker 36 Sub Recording Start Stop Button REC
94. lly If the CHARGE Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty In this case please contact a dealer e f the Battery is warm charging takes a longer time than normal f you use the AC Adaptor near a radio radio reception may be disturbed Keep the AC Adaptor 1 metre or more away from radio e When using the AC Adaptor it may generate whirring sounds However this is normal e 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 e Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery always clean Hi Condensation If you turn the Movie Camera on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape Condensation Indication amp DEW yellow or red blinks on the Viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages DEW DETECT or EJECT TAPE only when the tape is inserted appear In this case follow the procedure below Others Blink in yellow Dews are slightly adhering on the head or the tape Blink in red Dews are adhering on the head or the tape 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted e t takes about 20 seconds to open the Cassette Holder This is not a malfunction 2 Leave the Movie Camera with the Cassette Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature When DEW blinks in yellow eYou
95. n 24 Fade In Out Functions 25 Backlight Compensation Function 25 Night View Functions 25 Soft Skin Function 26 Wind Noise Reduction Function 26 Wide Pro Cinema Function 26 Cinema Function 0c0 27 Recording in Special Situations 27 Recording in Natural Colours es Adjusting White Balance Manually id Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 29 Manual Iris Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment ts Recording with Fixed Brightness 30 Advanced Functions 0 ceeeeceeeeeneeeee Using the Auto Pop up Flash Red Eye Reduction Function Digital Effect Functions eee Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape seeen 36 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back 36 Slow Motion Playback Still Playback Still Advance Playback Index Search Function Playback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect Functions A Playing Back a Card 39 Slide Show 0 40 Creating a Title 40 Adding a Title 0 44 Writing Printing Data on a Card 44 Protecting the Files on a Card 42 Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card 42 Formatting a Card F Playing Back on Your TV esee 43 Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card 0 45 Audio DUDDING irssi isete saran enaena 45 Copying on a DVD R or an S VHS or a VHS Cassette 46 Record
96. n cannot be changed with the Remote Controller i Playback Digital Effect Functions e Signals of images to which digital effects are added during playback cannot be output from the DV Terminal 6 e You cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while playing back the non recorded portion of tape i Playing Back a Card e The file format supported by this Movie Camera is JPEG Not all the JPEG formatted files will be played back e f a blank nothing recorded Card is played the screen becomes white elf you attempt to play back a file recorded in a different format or a file data is defective the whole display becomes bluish and the UNPLAYABLE CARD Indication may appear as warning e When playing back a picture recorded on other equipment its size and that of this Movie Camera may appear differently e When playing back a picture recorded on other equipment the picture may not be played back or the quality of pictures may be deteriorated e When playing back a nonstandardized file the Folder File Number may not be displayed e When changing the picture size to 640x480 with PC black bars may appear depending on the playback device 60 i Slide Show e t may take playback time longer than usual time depending on the picture H Creating a Title e f the PICTURE SIZE is set to the size except 640 x 480 title cannot be created e Even if the contrast of the Title is adjusted the portions where there is little
97. nction and does not affect the recorded picture Lens Hood e When attaching the ND Filter or MC Protector of the Filter Kit VW LF43WE optional attach it on the inside of the Lens Hood without removing the Lens Hood e Do not attach other conversion lenses in front of the Lens Hood there is no mount to be used for the attachment e When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens VW LT4314NE optional or Wide Conversion Lens VW LW4307ME optional first of all turn the Lens Hood counterclockwise and take it off Then attach the conversion lens by turning it clockwise When you attach the Lens Hood back insert into the slot and turn it clockwise e f you push the W T Lever toward W during recording with the filter and conversion lens attached together to the Movie Camera 4 corners of the image may become dark vignetting For details please refer to the operating instructions of your accessories e Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the Movie Camera so as to shut out unnecessary light Before Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions Power 1 The Movie Camera power cannot be turned on Is the power source connected correctly 8 2 The Movie Camera power is turned off automatically When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 6 minutes the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation If the AC Adaptor is used the power
98. nd need to be adjusted manually 28 30 AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK e Before turning on the power remove the Lens Cap If the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned on Automatic White Balance Adjustment 28 may not function correctly e When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 6 minutes the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation If the AC Adaptor is used the power is turned off only when the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode When the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 6 minutes the power is turned off automatically To resume recording from this condition turn off then turn on the power again e When you record pictures under a fluorescent lamp the screen may flicker However this is not a malfunction Wi Recording Lamp The Recording Lamp lights up during recording and alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress e The Recording Lamp does not light up if the REC LAMP on the INITIAL Sub Menu is set to OFF Recording on a Tape 1 Set the OFF ON Switch to ON e The Power Lamp lights up GO 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button 47 Recording starts e After the RECORD is displayed it changes to REC 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to pause the recording e T
99. ntil the 0LUX NIGHT VIEW Indication appears e The REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR Indication appears 2 Rotate the LCD Monitor frontward to the lens side e The screen becomes white and the Viewfinder turns on The available range of the LCD Monitor light is within approximately 1 2 metre To Cancel the Night View Functions Press the COLOUR NIGHT VIEW Button repeatedly until neither the C NIGHT VIEW Indication nor the OLUX NIGHT VIEW Indication appears e For other notes concerning this item see 56 Soft Skin Function This enables you to record skin colours in a softer tone In order to get the best result avoid background colours similar to the skin colour of the subject Otherwise this may result in a softer background lacking in detail 1 Press the SOFT SKIN Button 44 e The Sorrsxn Indication appears 26 To obtain the best effect we recommend to take the bust shot so that the upper part from the breast of the subject can be framed in the screen To Cancel the Soft Skin Function Press the SOFT SKIN Button Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone when recording 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt RECORDING gt gt WIND CUT gt gt ON To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt RECORDING gt gt WIND C
100. ode Programme AE 27 E Spotlight Mode Programme AE 27 amp Surf amp Snow Mode Programme AE 27 REC Recording 19 PAUSE Recording Pause 19 amp Self Timer Recording 23 g When connecting the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic to REMOTE Socket and the TALK Button is pressed this indication appears 20 gt p External microphone supporting the Smart Accessory Shoe 4 LOW CUT External microphone supporting the Smart Accessory Shoe LOW CUT 15 Db Playback 36 H Still Playback 37 gt D Fast forward Cue Playback 36 K lt Rewind Review Playback 36 lt l I gt Slow Motion Playback 37 lt H H gt Still Advance Playback 37 KK DA Index Search 38 CHK Recording Check 19 A DUB gt Audio Dubbing 45 A DUB IH Audio Dubbing Pause 45 BLANK Blank Search 20 RD Repeat Playback 59 2x gt D Variable Speed Search 37 1 500 When you adjust shutter speed manually this indication appears 29 SLIDED Slide Show Playback 40 SLIDEH H Slide Show Playback Pause 40 F1 7 When you adjust the F Number manually this indication appears 30 Nu White Balance Adjustment Mode 28 w Outdoor Mode 28 fs Indoor Mode recording under incandescent lamp 28 C NIGHT VIEW Super Colour Night View Function 25 OLUX NIGHT VIEW 0 Lux Night View Function 26 51 Others ZMIC Zoom Microphone 24 WIND CUT Wind Noise Reduction
101. ord 9 consecutive small still pictures Manual Multi Picture Mode You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt DIGITAL gt gt EFFECT1 gt gt MULTI 2 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt DIGITAL gt gt MULTI MODE gt gt STROBE or MANUAL 3 Press the MULTI Button 2 Button at each scene you want to capture 34 Deleting All the Captured Multi Pictures While 9 multi pictures are displayed press the MULTI Button eif MANUAL has been selected press the MULTI Button after 9 pictures are displayed To Display the Multi Pictures Again Press the MULTI Button for 1 second or longer To Delete Multi Pictures One by One When pictures were captured in MANUAL When the MULTI Button is pressed for 1 second or longer while the still pictures are displayed the pictures captured last is deleted continuously e After still pictures are deleted one by one they cannot be displayed again e For other notes concerning this item see 59 I Picture in Picture Mode You can display a sub screen still picture inside the screen 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt DIGITAL gt gt EFFECT1 gt gt P IN P 2 Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you want to capture and press the P IN P Button 42 to insert a small still picture SJS e A small still picture is displayed in a normal picture e f the
102. out gradually 2 When the image is completely gone press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording 3 Release the FADE Button about 3 seconds after starting recording The image reappears gradually Fade Out Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually leaving a black screen at the end of a scene 1 Keep pressing the FADE Button while recording The image fades out gradually 2 When the image is completely gone press the Recording Start Stop Button to stop recording 3 Release the FADE Button 20 e The still picture cannot fade in or fade out Backlight Compensation Function This prevents the subject from being recorded too darkly when backlit Backlight is the light that shines from behind the subject being recorded 1 Press the BACK LIGHT Button io of e The F Indication flashes and then is displayed e The entire screen becomes brighter To Resume Normal Recording Press the BACK LIGHT Button e For other notes concerning this item see 56 Night View Functions Super Colour Night View Function This function allows you to record colour images brightly in a dark place 1 Press the COLOUR NIGHT VIEW Button C3 until the C NIGHT VIEW Indication appears 25 Recording Mode 0 Lux Night View Function Using the LCD Monitor light a dark scene of almost 0 lux can be recorded 1 Press the COLOUR NIGHT VIEW Button C43 u
103. ovie Camera cannot record at all Causes of Dirty Heads e Large quantity of dust in the air e High temperature and high humidity environment e Damaged tape e Long operating hours Using Mini DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner 1 Insert the Head Cleaner into the Movie Camera in the same manner as a Video Cassette 2 Press the gt Button and approximately 20 seconds later press the M Button Do not rewind the tape 3 Take out the Head Cleaner Insert a Video Cassette and start recording Then play the tape back to check the recorded image 4 If the image is not still clear repeat Steps 1 to 3 Do not use the Head Cleaner for 3 times or more consecutively Notes e Do not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner Rewind only when the tape reaches the end and then use it again from the beginning in the same manner as before e f the heads become dirty soon after cleaning the tape may be damaged In this case immediately stop using that Cassette e Do not clean the heads excessively Excessive cleaning may cause excessive wear of the heads If the heads are worn images cannot be played back even after the heads are cleaned e f the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Head Cleaner the Movie Camera needs to be cleaned at a service centre Please consult a dealer e Video Head Cleaners can be purchased from service centres e Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considere
104. r e Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds i To Take Close up Shots of Small Subjects Macro Close up Function When the zoom magnification is 1x the Movie Camera can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 4 cm from the Lens Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function Hi To Use the Tele Macro Function With the zoom magnification of 12x the Movie Camera can bring the subject into focus as close as approximately 50 cm from the Lens Focusing only on the subject and displaying the background out of focus makes the picture more impressive e The zoom magnification is temporarily set to 12x and the subject can be focused on as close as approximately 50 cm The iwacro Indication appears rh Go i 23 Recording Mode 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button 2 Push the W T Lever towards W or or the PHOTO SHOT Button 2 towards T to zoom in or out Z To Cancel the Tele Macro Function To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Press the TELE MACRO Button in this case Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt CAMERA the zoom magnification is not restored Or push gt gt D ZOOM gt gt OFF the W T Lever To Use the Zoom Microphone e For other notes concerning this item see 56 Function Image Stabilizer Function Along with the zooming operation the microphone s directional angle and sensitivity ar
105. ra to Tape Playback Mode and insert the tape 3 Connect the DV Cable to DV Terminal 60 4 Start the MotionDV STUDIO e You cannot output the video input from the DV terminal to the display of the PC Using SD Viewer The SD Viewer software allows images on a Card to be displayed in a thumbnail format so that the contents of the Card can be easily checked 1 Install the SD Viewer 2 Set the Mode Dial to PC Mode 3 Connect the supplied USB Cable to Socket 37 4 Start the SD Viewer Using a Card in a Personal Computer When using Card Data recorded with this Movie Camera please note the following points e To erase pictures that you recorded on the Card by using the Movie Camera be sure to erase them on the Movie Camera not on the computer e You may not be able to properly play back or search the images on the Movie Camera after editing the recorded data or changing the image data on a personal computer e The image data files recorded on the Card with this Movie Camera conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system stipulated by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Folder Configuration when the Card is used with a PC e When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer folders will be displayed as in the figure 50 SD Memory Card
106. reen the Date Time Indication may be erased in some cases e Depending on the TV the picture quality may be deteriorated e The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is displayed e The Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot be used simultaneously e Using the Cinema Mode deactivates MULTI and P IN P of EFFECT1 e Depending on the software in use the imported Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly Hi Programme AE e f any of the Programme AE Modes are selected you cannot adjust the shutter speed 29 or iris 30 e Using the Night View Functions cancels any of the Programme AE Mode Sports Mode e During normal playback the image movement may not look smooth e Because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light elf you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject vertical lines of light may appear e f the light is insufficient the 3X Indication flashes Sports Mode Portrait Mode elf you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot Mode the brightness and hue of the recorded still picture may become unstable e f this mode is used for indoor recording playback images may flicker Low Light Mode e Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree Spotlight Mode eWith this mode recorded images may become extremely dark e f the
107. rw m PLAY _ ee STILL ADV ISTILLADV PAUSE I e 7 FF w r INDEX STOP INDEX P8B Z00M C3 Dja 2 Press the SELECT Button on the Remote Controller and select WIPE or MIX 3 Press the STORE Button at the moment you want to save as a still picture eThe ME or MA Indication appears and the image is saved 4 Press the OFF ON Button in the scene in which you want to use the Wipe or Mix effect e The scene changes as a result of the Wipe or Mix effect e The Wipe Function and Mix Function can be used only from the Remote Controller during playback e f the OFF ON Button is pressed while Wipe or Mix is carried out the effect will stop temporarily at that point Pressing the OFF ON Button again will bring back the effect e For other notes concerning this item see 60 Playing Back a Card It plays back files recorded on a Card 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode 2 Start Playback gt Starting the Slide Show gt Playing back the next picture lt 4 Playing back the previous picture E Stop the Slide Show II Pause the Slide Show Folder File Number Picture Size 52 File Number To Select a Desired File and Playing Back 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode 39 Playback Mode The SLIDEL Indication is displayed e Each of the pictures are played back for several secon
108. s damaged 4 Even if a Card is formatted it cannot be used e Either the Movie Camera or the Card may be damaged Please consult a dealer Others 1 The Free Style Remote Controller with Mic does not operate correctly e If itis not plugged in tightly it will not operate correctly 2 The Movie Camera clatters when shaking it e It is a sound of the lens moving not a malfunction 3 When the USB Cable is disconnected an error message will appear on PC e To disconnect the USB Cable safely double click the E Icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen 49 Explanation of Terms Hi Digital Video System In a digital video system images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded ona tape This complete digital recording is capable of recording and playback with minimal image and sound deterioration In addition it automatically records data such as Time Code and Date Time as digital signals Compatibility with S VHS or VHS Cassettes Because this Movie Camera employs a digital system for recording image and sound data it is not compatible with conventional S VHS or VHS video equipment that employs an analog recording system The size and shape of the Cassettes are also different Compatibility with Output Signals Because AV signal output from the AV signal output socket is analog the same as conventional video systems this Movie Camera can be connected with S VHS or VHS
109. s recorded from MIC 88 e While the TALK Button is pressed the built in microphone does not operate Hi Digital Still Picture You can record images stilled by Digital Still Picture Mode onto a tape When the STILL Button is pressed images become still pictures When the button is pressed again the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled 20 e You can also record pictures onto a Card by pressing the PHOTO SHOT Button after setting to the Digital Still Picture Mode and then checking the image i Progressive Photoshot When the P Indication is displayed Progressive Photoshot Function works You can record still pictures as frame still pictures with higher quality by this function e The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be activated depending on the function you use 52 eTo record still pictures with higher quality we recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode To activate the progressive function regardless of the function you use e When you record the tape and the card simultaneously the progressive function is not activated Wi Recording Yourself By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it frontward to the lens side you can let the subject in front of the Movie Camera monitor the e When the EVF ON AUTO is set to AUTO and the LCD Monitor is opened the Viewfinder is disabled automatically However when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward the image is al
110. s the gt Button G9 The 1x Indication appears lt 2 Push the VOL JOG Lever 51 to select a desired search speed VOL JOG I The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search Function in both the fast forward and rewind directions 1 5x slow playback in SP Mode only 1 3x slow playback in LP Mode only 1x 2x 5x 10x and 20x This function works by pressing the VAR SEARCH and T or W Button on the Remote Controller 7 To Resume Normal Playback Press the gt Button G9 e During Cue or Review Playback fast moving images may show a noise like a mosaic e The sound is muted during search Slow Motion Playback This Movie Camera can play back at a slow speed l gm PLAY FFI GD at TT w PAUSE STILLADV a a i H 69 69 I INDEX STOP INDEX P8 Z00M C Ce b FEM ZN HZ 1 Press the gt Button 84 2 Press the lt 1 Button or gt Button on the Remote Controller e The lt 1 or I gt Indication appears I gt When the lt Button is pressed Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the reverse direction When the I gt Button is pressed Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the forward direction Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at approximately 1 5th of the normal speed Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back
111. so shown in the Viewfinder e f you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in a mirror set SELF REC on the LCD EVF Sub Menu to MIRROR Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs Wi Frame Moving Pictures Frame Mode Frame moving picture recording enables to obtain natural still pictures with a high picture quality even when the scenes involve a lot of movement recording frame still pictures continuously at a rate of 25 frames a second It is also possible to record sound Recording Mode 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt CAMERA gt gt REC MODE gt gt FRAME e For other notes concerning this item see 54 Recording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Movie Camera The size of images that are recorded using this Movie Camera is approximately 4 0 million pixels and recording of images with a size that is larger than a million pixels is called mega pixel still picture recording Compared to images of normal recording images that are created by mega pixel still picture recording can be printed out clear When recording in the Tape Recording Mode 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode e To record still pictures with higher quality we recommend recording in the Card Recording Mode When recording in the Card Recording Mode 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode 2
112. start recording When you switch the OFF ON Switch from OFF to ON 2 Beeps e When you pause recording 2 Beeps for 4 times e f you operate a wrong operation before or during recording i Recording Check e For Recording Check the recording speed mode SP LP must be the same as the mode used for the recording If different playback images will be distorted Hi Frame Moving Pictures Frame Mode e t is not possible to use the Digital Effect Modes of EFFECT1 33 e Set REC MODE to NORMAL for regular recording e When the PICTURE SIZE is set to 1280x960 you cannot set to the Frame Mode E Recording on a Card e Pictures with wide screen format signals cannot be copied e When the colour of the screen changes or blurs adjust the shutter speed manually to 1 50 or 1 100 Photoshot e When you record pictures in the Tape Recording Mode the brightness of the picture may differ from the one recorded in the Card Recording Mode The sound cannot be recorded The file format supported by this Movie Camera is JPEG e f NORMAL or ECONOMY is selected for recording mosaic pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the image content Others e t may not be possible to play back a mega pixel still picture recorded by this Movie Camera with another movie camera e When there is a contrasty object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area the subject may not be focused In th
113. t when setting the Digital Effect 2 e You cannot use the Picture Adjustment when the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch is set to AUTO e Settings once performed will remain valid so long as the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch is set to MANUAL It is therefore recommended that the Picture Adjustment be checked prior to recording at the MANUAL setting 58 Microphone Sensitivity Level e When this setting is changed the AUDIO LEVEL setting on the RECORDING Sub Menu of the TAPE PLAYBACK MENU will be similarly changed elf the last three Bars of the LEVEL MIC Indication light red the sound is distorted Select a lower setting for GAIN or set MODE to AUTO or MNL AGC e It is recommended that you check through the headphones before recording to ensure that the sound is not distorted Bass Enhancer e t can be activated only when you use the built in microphone eIn Tape Playback Mode it can be activated only when you use Audio Dubbing Function with the built in microphone e When you use the Pro Cinema Function it is fixed to 6dB i Using the Auto Pop up Flash The available range of the Video Flash is approximately 1 to 2 5 metres in a dark places Picture will appear dark when they are recorded by using the Video Flash at distances greater than 2 5 metres e Object of recording may appear dark if Video Flash is lighted in front of white background e Using the Video Flash fixes the shutter speed of 1
114. tachment until it clicks e Pull it out more than 2 cm from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off 10 Before Use Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way Inserting a Cassette 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT Lever toward the front and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Cover 133 MN3dO J E Accidental Erasure Prevention Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette by sliding it to the SAVE arrow direction prevents recording To enable recording close the accidental erasure prevention slider by sliding it to the REC arrow direction e For other notes concerning this item see 54 Using a Card A Card can be used to record pictures i Caution before inserting removing a Card Be sure to turn off the Movie Camera e Otherwise the Movie Camera may not function properly or it may cause the loss of recorded data in a Card i Inserting a Card 1 Slide the OPEN Lever 6 to open the Card Slot Cover 4 3 Close the Card Slot Cover 4 securely Removing the Card Open the Card Slot Cover and then pull the Card straight out e After removing the Card close the Card Slot Cover E ACCESS Lamp a ACCESS While the Movie Camera is accessing the Card reading recording playback or eras
115. ted properly Connect the cable again or check the printer e When the Movie Camera and the printer is connected in the Tape Recording Playback Mode the WEB yaa or the WEB Indication may appear on the LCD Monitor However images cannot be printed 3 Select the desired picture e Images cannot be printed when they are displayed in Multi Picture Mode 48 4 When printing with date Set PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU gt gt PRINT gt gt DATE gt gt ON e You cannot set date printing when the printer does not support it e Proceed to the next step if you do not need date printing 5 Set PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU gt gt PRINT gt gt THIS PICTURE gt gt a desired paper size e You cannot set the paper size which is not supported on the printer 6 Press the gt gt Button or lt lt Button e You can set the number of prints up to 9 7 Press the ENTER Button G9 When you stop printing halfway Press the W Button 20 e Do not operate as follows during printing Pictures cannot be printed properly e Disconnecting the USB cable e Removing the Card e Switching the operation mode e f the Movie Camera is disabled while it is connected to the printer connect the USB connection cable again or check the printer With a PC With a PC Copying Still Pictures to a PC Using the supplied USB Connection Kit you can import pictures onto your personal computer e Do not connect
116. the Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit e For other notes concerning this item see 55 Recording Mode Self timer Recording When you set the self timer the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt CAMERA gt gt SELF TIMER gt gt ON e The X Indication appears 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 2 e The Recording Lamp and the s Indication flash and the recording starts after 10 seconds eTo cancel the Self timer Recording while the X Indication is blinking press the MENU Button e You can also use the Continuous Photoshot 22 e For other notes concerning this item see 56 Zoom In Out Functions It gives special effects to the picture by recording objects close by or with wide angle shot When using W T Lever 51 1 For wide angle shots zoom out Push the W T Lever 51 towards W For close ups zoom in Push the W T Lever towards T VOLIJOG When using Multi Manual Ring 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch 31 to MANUAL MNL AUTO MANUAL gt MZ GD AE LOCK e The MNL Indication and gt MZ Manual Zoom Mode Indication appear When gt MZ Indication appears the Movie Camera is set to Auto Focus Mode 2 Turn the Multi Manual Ring to zoom in out e Zoom speed changes according to the speed to turn the ring or to push the W T Leve
117. the playback function cannot be used 36 2 Mosaic pattern noise appears on images during Cue Review or Slow Motion Playback e This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems It is not a malfunction 3 Although the Movie Camera is correctly connected to a TV playback images cannot be seen e Have you selected Video Input on the TV Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input sockets used for the connection e Depending on your TV nothing may be shown even if you correctly connect the Movie Camera with your TV In this case set AV JACK to OUT 4 Playback picture is not clear Are the heads of the Movie Camera dirty If the heads are dirty playback image cannot be clear 63 5 Playing back or recording do not function the screen has frozen or the indication has disappeared e Turn the Movie Camera off If the Movie Camera is not turned off after operating the OFF ON switch press the RESET Button 6 first And detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then reattach it Playback Sound 1 Sound is not played back from the built in speaker of the Movie Camera or the headphones e Is the volume too low During playback push the VOL JOG Lever to display the VOLUME Indication and adjust the volume 36 2 Different sounds are reproduced at the same time e 12bit AUDIO on the PLAYBACK Sub Menu of the TAPE P
118. ting the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Movie Camera You cannot rotate the LCD Monitor when it is opened 120 angle Therefore do not rotate it forcibly Closing the LCD Monitor Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked e Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed E Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level When LCD EVF SET on the LCD EVF Sub Menu is set to YES the following items are displayed D MENU E LCD Brightness LCD BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen LCD Colour Level LCD COLOUR LEVEL Adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the LCD screen Brightness of the Viewfinder EVF BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder To Adjust Press the I 1 Ml Button and select the item to be adjusted and then press the lt lt P Button to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication e A larger number of vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or colour saturation To Increase the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor Press the POWER LCD Button When you press the POWER LCD Button the LCD monitor becomes bright about twice as much as usual e When turning the power on with using AC Adaptor POWER LCD function is automatically effective e When you rotate the LCD Monitor 180 and then close it it resumes normal brightness To Resume Normal Brightness Press th
119. tton on the Remote Controller where you want to add new sound MULTI P IN P os sil a ny STOP INDEX PB Z00M g jG 4 Press the A DUB Button on the Remote Controller 5 To start Audio Dubbing press the H Button on the Remote Controller To Cancel Audio Dubbing Press the If Button on the Remote Controller The Movie Camera is in the Still Playback Mode again To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing Set TAPE PLAYBACK MENU gt gt PLAYBACK gt gt 12bit AUDIO gt gt ST2 or MIX ST1 It plays back only the original sound ST2 It plays back only the sound added by Audio Dubbing MIX It plays back both the original sound and the sound added by Audio Dubbing simultaneously To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre recorded Sound When pausing the audio dubbing set the 12bit AUDIO on the PLAYBACK Sub Menu to ST2 and you can check the pre recorded sound When a microphone is used for audio dubbing use headphones to listen to the pre recorded sound while dubbing the audio When using headphones set AV JACK to OUT PHONES When the line input is used you can dub audio while listening to the pre recorded sound from the speaker e For other notes concerning this item see 6 45 Editing Mode Copying on a DVD R or an S VHS or a VHS Cassette Dubbing After connecting the Movie Camera to the DV
120. u want to use the headphones to listen to the playback sound set AV JACK to OUT PHONES and connect the headphones to the PHONES Socket 5 on the Movie Camera In this case no sound including warning and shutter sounds will be reproduced through the built in speaker of the Movie Camera Choosing Sound during Playback You can select the sound by using the AUDIO OUT setting on the PLAYBACK Sub Menu STEREO Stereo Sound main sound and sub sound L Left channel sound main sound R Right channel sound sub sound 59 Others e f you dub a tape recorded at the 12bit selected as the AUDIO REC on the RECORDING Sub Menu playback sound becomes stereo sound regardless of the AUDIO OUT setting if 12bit AUDIO is set to MIX Hl Index Search Function Index Search may not be possible at the beginning of the tape e Scene Index Search may not function properly if the interval between 2 scene index signals is less than 1 minute i Playback Zoom Function e You cannot adjust the sound volume with the Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode e If you turn off the Movie Camera power or if you operate the Mode Dial Playback Zoom Mode is automatically cancelled e Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being used images that are output from the DV Terminal 6 are not enlarged e As you enlarge an image the quality of the image deteriorates e During a Playback Zoom the Variable Speed Search Functio
121. utton 21 to adjust the colour and press the ENTER Button G9 1 ey The dark portion of the image is missing and the colours of the bright portion change in order of white yellow magenta red cyan green blue and black after which the bright portion of the image is missing and the colours of the dark portion change in the above order 6 Select RECORDING and press the ENTER Button 9 e The title is recorded on the Card e For other notes concerning this item see 60 Adding a Title A title can be added to the picture It is displayed in Tape Card Recording Mode and Tape Picture Playback Mode 1 Set DIGITAL gt gt TITLE IN gt gt ON 2 Press the MENU Button 16 e The title is displayed 3 Press the MULTI Button G2 eA list of titles is displayed TITLE FICO MO 1 e File Name 4 Press the Ii m lt 4 lt 4 gt gt Button to select a desired title a frame 5 Press the ENTER Button or press the MULTI Button G2 e The selected title is displayed e Recording and Photoshot Recording can be made with pictures that have titles e A title can be displayed also by pressing the TITLE Button on the Remote Controller To Clear the Title Display Set DIGITAL gt gt TITLE IN gt gt OFF Or press the TITLE Button on the Remote Controller e For other notes concerning this item see
122. video or a TV for playback Wi Focus Auto Focus Adjustment The Auto Focus System automatically moves forward and backward the focusing lens inside the Movie Camera to bring the subject into focus so that the subject can be seen clearly However the Auto Focus System does not function properly for the following subjects or under the following recording conditions Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead 1 Recording a subject whose one end is located closer to the Movie Camera and the other end farther away from it Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at the centre of an image it may be impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both foreground and background 2 Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass e Because the focus is on the dirty glass the subject behind the glass will not be focused 3 Recording a subject in dark surroundings e Because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably the Movie Camera cannot focus correctly 4 Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects Because the Movie Camera focuses on the objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects the recording subject may become blurry 67 Others 5 Recording a fast moving subject e Because the focus lens inside moves mechanically it cannot keep up with the fast moving subject 6 Recording a subject with little contrast e Because the Mov
123. y bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture 4 Card Slot Cover 77 Card Slot 71 6 Card Slot Cover Open Lever OPEN 11 Before Use aDADADAS D O ii 2 u GO G7 G48 G9 021 Aspect Pro Cinema Button ASPECT PRO CINEMA 26 Flash Button 4 32 Recording Check Button S 19 Recording Button REC 47 Backlight Button BACK LIGHT 25 47 GD Card Access Lamp ACCESS 11 42 Multi Button MULTI 34 40 Picture in Picture Button P IN P 34 43 Super Colour Night View Button COLOUR NIGHT VIEW 25 Soft Skin Button SOFT SKIN 26 15 Tele Macro Button TELE MACRO 23 Menu Button MENU 73 Pause Button IH 39 Still Button STILL 20 33 Fast Forward Cue Button PP 36 39 Play Button P 36 39 Enter Button ENTER 4 Stop Button W 36 39 Fade Button FADE 25 21 Rewind Review Button lt 4 36 39 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 Lens LEICA DICOMAR 23 Lens Hood 65 Multi Manual Ring 23 29 30 30 25 Microphone built in stereo 24 26 Focus Zoom Button FOCUS ZOON 30 Shutter Iris Button SHUTTER IRIS 29 30 White Balance Button WB 28 Eyecup Power LCD Button POWER LCD 73 Power LCD Lamp 73 GD Mode Selector Switch AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK 19 27 31 GD Grip Belt Release Button 70 33 Wh
124. y the STILL Button If you press the STILL Button in Step 2 the image becomes still It is cancelled when you press the STILL Button again Record your favourite scene Adjusting Brightness of the Video Flash Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt CAMERA gt gt FLASH LEVEL gt gt a desired Flash Level e Normally set it to NORMAL The 4 Indication appears e If the brightness is not enough in NORMAL setting set it to the Indication appears if it is too much set it to the Indication appears e For other notes concerning this item see 58 Red Eye Reduction Function This function reduces a phenomenon which causes the subject s eyes to turn red when you record pictures with a flash such as Auto Pop up Flash or Video Flash VW FLHSE optional 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt CAMERA gt gt RED EYE gt gt ON The Indication appears 40 P To Cancel the Red Eye Reduction Function Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt CAMERA gt gt RED EYE gt gt OFF e For other notes concerning this item see 59 Recording Mode Digital Effect Functions This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene Digital Effects 1 EFFECT1 2 P IN P 1 MULTI 3 WIPE 9 STRET

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