Panasonic NV-VX22A Camcorder User manual

 ' Panasonic
VHS-C Movie Camera
Operating Instructions
NV-VX22A
Model No. NV-VX22A
PAL
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and
annoying interference, use only the
recommended accessories and do not expose
this equipment to rain or moisture. Do not
remove the cover (or back); there are no user
serviceable parts inside, Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
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IMPORTANT
NM Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs
or other published or broadcast material
for purposes other than your own private
use may Infringe copyright laws.
NM Try out the Movie Camera. |
Before you go out to record your first important
event, please try out all the versatile functions of
this Movie Camera so that you can make full and
correct use of its many advanced capabilities.
Bl Carefully read the Operating Instructions
and use the Movie Camera correctly.
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of use that is not in accordance with the
operating procedures explained in these
Operating Instructions is the sole responsibility
of the user.
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are based on the use of the LCD Monitor.
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Contents
If you want to start using the Movie Camera
immediately, be sure to read at least the pages marked
with «.
Preparations
Standard Accessories ...... . 5
Controls and Components ...................... ... 6
à The 3Types of Power Supplies ................ 10
e Using the AC Adaptor as Power Supply U Unit.... 10
eCharging the Battery ... corer … 11
® Attaching the Charged Batey. „ее. 13
Using the Menu Function................ ‚еее 14
e Using the Main Menu... 15
e Using the Title Menu ...............—..——————s 15
Inserting the Cassette. e 16
e Selecting the Recording Speed......................... 17
eSelecting the Correct Tape Length .................. 17
e Confirming the Remaining Tape Time ............... 18
Using the LCD Monitor .............. nosnenaaeaas. 19
Adjusting the LCD Monitor. 20
Adjusting the Finder ...... ..... 21
Adjusting the Grip Belt 0. u... … 21
Handling the Lens Cap ser 21
Attaching the Shoulder Strap and
Remote Controller Holder ........................ 22
Setting the Date and Time . ... 23
e Recording with the Time and/or Date
Superimposed in the Picture …………………………… 24
eCharging the Built-in Lithium Battery ................. 25
Basic Operations
4 Recording in the Full Auto Mode .............. 26
Checking the End of a Recorded
Scene (Recording Check Function) ........ 28
e Searching for a Tape Position
Before the End of the Last Recording
(Camera Search Function) esse 29
Zooming In/Out .. ..... 30
e Using the Macro Close-up Function ................. 31
à Playback . 32
e Playing Back on the LCD Monitor eee. 32
e Viewing Playback or the LCD Monitor with the
Movie Camera Placed on a Table .................. 33
e Playing Back on à TV 34
e Playing Back on a VCR
(Using the Supplied Cassette Adaptor) ............ 35
e Fast-Forwarding ....................—......esre emo 36
e Rewinding ... A. | PONE Эб
¢ Eliminating Picture Distortions _
(Tracking Adjustment) ..............weonreeere 36
eCue Playback ................ 37
e Review Playback ..............«..... een res. 37
e Still Playback ............ BT
After Use ... .. . 38
eCleaning the Finder .. CT
e Cleaning the Movie Camera Body ‚иене. 38
® Cleaning the Lens .. rene eens SO
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Advanced Operations
Using the Power Save Functions ...........c............ 39
eUsing the Auto Power Save Function ............... 39
eUsing the Anti-Ground Recording Function ..... 40
Fading in/Out … peer сене 41
Using the Digital Zoom Function . esecrasarascen enr aremneee 42
Using the Digital Effect Functions ………………….……… 43
Using the Digital Fade Function... ons .. 44
Subjects and Recording Conditions for Which the
Manual Mode Is More Suitabie ...................... 45
Recording with Manual White Balance
Adjustment .. penca un... 46
eColour Temperatu re and White Balance
Adjustment ... aes O Y
Recording with Manual Focus Adjustment ere 48
Recording Fast-moving Subjects
(Sports Mode@) …………..….…….….…ucererereserenssencernensans eur 49
Making Your Subject Stand out Sharply from the
Background (Portrait Mode) recours 50
Recording Dark Scenes More Brightly
(Low Light Mode) .....................——..r..e rencores 50
Recording Backlit Scenes (Backlight Mode) ...... 51
Using the Remote Controller ..............w.w....e a. 52
e Inserting the Button-Type Battery ..................... 53
Recording Yourself with the LCD Monitor
Facing Forward ..................w=...eeen re eee 54
Recording with Programmed Titles Inserted in
the Picture ............... EEE earn res 56
® Selecting the Desired Language ....................... 56
eSelecting the Desired Title 57
eSelecting the Desired Colour of the Title ........... 57
eSelecting the Size of the Title Indication ............ 58
Using the Tape Counter Indication ...................... 59
eChecking the Elapsed Tape Time ............. SO 59
eUsing the Memory Stop Function ..................... 61
Dubbing (Copying) 62
e Precautions for the AC Adaptor .................. 63
ePrecautions for the Battery ................ecm...—.. 84
ePrecautions for the Cassette ................ e... 64
e Causes of Condensation and Remedy ............ 65
eVideo Head Clogging and Remedy ................... 65
How the White Balance (Tint) Adjustment
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How the Focus Adjustment Works .................... 67
indications on the LCD Monitor/in the Finder ...... 69
Demonstration Mode .......c.cccenseomramsernanne 71
Optional Accessories .............._meíiee eo 72
Specifications .............. e... irene eee De 73
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This chapter explains the necessary steps before you
can start using the Movie Camera.
Standard Accessories
1. AC Adaptor (= 10, 11, 25, 63)
To supply power to the Movie Camera and to charge
the Battery. |
DC Input Cable and AC Mains Cable (= 10, 11)
To connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera and
to an AC mains socket,
2. Battery (3 11, 12, 13, 32, 64)
To supply power to the Movie Camera.
3. Cassette Adaptor and Battery (= 35)
4. Shoulder Strap (= 22)
5. AV Cable (> 34, 62)
To connect the Movie Camera to the Video input and
Audio Input Sockets on a TV or a VCR.
6. Remote Controller, Remote Controller Holder
and Button-Type Battery (-» 22, 52, 53, 54)
7. Cieaning Tissue (> 19, 38)
To clean the Lens and the LCD Monitor.
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Controls and Components
1 Lens Cap (= 21, 46)
2 White Balance Sensor (= 66)
3 Remote Control Sensor (- 52)
4 Microphone
5 Taliy Lamp (+ 26)
6 LCD Monitor Support Leg (+ 33)
7 Focus Dial (+ 48)
8 Focus Button [FOCUS] (= 48)
9 White Balance Button [W.B] (+ 46)
10 Fade Button [FADE] (> 41, 44)
11 Backlight Button [BACKLIGHT] (+ 51)
12 Auto Exposure Button [PROGRAMME AE]
(+ 26, 46, 48, 49, 50)
13 Digital Zoom Button [< D.ZOOM]) (> 42)
14 Digital Effect Button [D.EFFECT»>] (+ 43, 44)
15 Eyecup
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16 Date/Time Shift Button /Tracking Button
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17 Memory Button [MEMORY] (= 59, 60, 61)
18 Playback Button/Menu Button [PLAY/MENU]
(+ 15, 17, 24, 32, 34, 54, 56, 57, 58, 61, 62)
19 Pause Button/ltem Selector Button
[PAUSENTEM] (> 15, 17, 24, 37, 54, 56, 57, 58)
20 Rewind/Review Button [<</ - SEARCH]
(> 28, 29, 32, 36, 37, 61)
21 Date/Time/Title Button [DATE/TITLE]
(> 23, 24, 58)
22 VCR (Playback) Mode Lamp [VCR]
(> 32, 34, 39, 61, 62)
23 VCR/Camera Mode Selector Button
[VCR/CAMERA] (= 15, 32, 34, 61, 62)
24 Camera (Recording) Mode Lamp [CAMERA]
(> 15, 21, 23, 26, 32) |
25 Date/Time Set Button/Tracking Button
[DATE/TIME/SET + TRACKING D>] (3 23, 36)
26 Tape Counter Reset Button [RESET]
(> 59,61)
27 Stop Button/ltem Set Button [STOP/SET]
(+ 15, 17, 24, 32, 54, 56, 57, 58, 61, 62)
28 Fast Forward/Cue Button [»b»/ SEARCH+]
(> 29, 36, 37, 61)
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29 LCD Monitor Open Lever [ AOPEN]
(= 16, 19, 33, 54)
30 Volume Control [VOLUME] (= 20)
31 Bright Control [BRIGHT] (= 20)
32 Colour Control [COLOUR] (= 20)
33 LCD Monitor (> 19, 20, 33, 54, 55)
34 Cassette Compartment (+ 16)
35 Cassette Compartment Lock Button [LOCK]
(+ 16)
36 Power Switch [POWER]
(+ 13, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 32, 38)
37 Shoulder Strap Hoiders (=> 22)
38 Tripod Receptacle
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39 Video Output Socket [VIDEO QUT] (+ 34, 62)
40 Radio Frequency DC Output Socket
[RF DC OUT] (= 34)
41 Audio Output Socket [AUDIO OUT] (= 34, 62)
42 Finder (= 21, 38)
43 Eyepiece Corrector Ring (~ 21)
44 DC Input Socket [DC IN] (+ 10)
45 Battery Eject Lever [BATTERY EJECT] (= 13)
46 Recording Start/Stop Button
(> 21, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 41, 44)
47 Grip Belt (> 21)
48 Cassette Eject Lever [AEJECT] (= 16)
49 Zoom Lever [W » T] (> 30, 31, 42, 46, 48)
50 Speaker (+ 20)
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The 3 Types of Power
Supplies
To try out the Movie Camera at home, we recommend
that you use the AC Adaptor @.
@ AC Adaptor (supplied)
® To use the Movie Camera indoors.
®To charge the Battery. (+ 11)
O Battery (supplied)
e To use the Movie Camera outdoors, and also indoors
when there is no AC mains socket nearby. (= 11)
© Car Battery Cord (optional) or Car Battery
Charger (optional)
e To use the Movie Camera in a car,
Using the AC Adaptor as Power
Supply Unit
1 Connect the DC Input Cable to the
[DC IN] Socket on the Movie Camera.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to
the [DC OUT] Socket on the AC Adaptor.
3 Connect the AC Mains Cable to the AC
Adaptor and to an AC mains socket.
The AC Adaptor features automatic universal voltage
adjustment (AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz), therefore, there
is no need for any manual voltage adjustment for use in -
other countries, |
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Charging the Battery
1
Attach the Battery.
e Align the Battery with line €) and push it in the
direction of the arrow while holding it down.
2 Securely connect the AC Mains Cable to
the AC Adaptor and an AC Mains
Socket.
*The Power Lamp € lights and then the Charging
Lamp O lights, too.
E Charging Lamp
Lit: During charging
Not fit: Charging has finished. For an optimum
charge, continue charging for 2 hours
after the lamp goes out.
HB Removing the Battery
Slide it in the opposite direction of that indicated in step 1
above.
eCharge the Battery at a room temperature between
10°C and 35°C, | |
eWhen the AC Adaptor is used to supply the Movie
Camera with power, it cannot charge the Battery.
eDo not charge the Battery again when it is already fully
charged.
e During recording or charging, the Battery becomes
warm. However, this is normal.
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#@l Charging Time and Maximum Time for
Continuous Recording in the Manual
Recording Mode
Max. Continuous
Battery Charging Recording Time
Model No. Time
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Supplied 60 min. 40 min. 60 min,
VW-VBS10E 65 min. 45 min. 65 min.
VW-VBS20E 130 min. 90 min. 130 min.
HHR-V211 100 min. 75 min. 100 min.
HHR-V212 200 min. 150 min. 210 min.
(1): Using LCD Monitor (2): Using Finder
(The times shown in the above chart are
approximations.)
eMaximum Continuous Recording Time means the
duration of continuous recording performed at an
ambient temperature of 20°C and 60% relative
humidity and with the LCD Monitor turned out.
. "in actual recording, however, the use of LCD Monitor
facing forward or using the zoom and other functions
increases the power consumption, and higher or lower
temperatures reduce the Battery's ability to generate
electricity. Therefore, the actual recording time per
Battery may be approximately 30%—50% shorter than
listed above.
E Using the Charge Confirmation Marker
You can use this marker to easily distinguish between
charged and discharged Batteries.
For example, slide the knob so that the red dot @ is
visible after charging is completed,
Contains a Nickel-Cadmium Battery, Must be recycled
or disposed properly.
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Attaching the Charged Battery
1 Insertthe Battery with its top (the end
with the Charge Confirmation Marker)
into the top Battery Holder.
| 2 Press the bottom of the Battery toward
the Movie Camera until it locks with a
click.
e The remaining battery power can be confirmed
with the Remaining Battery Power Indication §)
displayed on the LCD Monitor.
e After attaching the Battery, the Remaining Battery
Power Indication briefly indicates a fully charged
Battery regardless of the actual charging condition.
After a few seconds, it indicates the actual remaining
battery power.
e\When the Battery is exhausted, the [ <) ] Indication
flashes and the Movie Camera automatically turns off.
HB Removing the Battery
3 Turn in the [POWER] Switch to turn the
Movie Camera off.
4 Hold the Battery firmly to prevent it
from dropping and puil it off while
sliding the [BATTERY EJECT] Lever in
the direction of the arrow.
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Using the Menu Function
The Menu Function is used to select the items
displayed on the LCD Monitor as shown above,
MAIN MENU
© SPEED (+ 17)
To select the recording speed (SP or LP Mode).
@ TAPE £3 (= 17)
To select the tape length of the video cassette being
used.
© TITLE SET (= 15)
To select the TITLE MENU,
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To turn the Power Save Function on or off.
© SELF SHOOT (= 54)
To reverse the picture displayed on the LCD Monitor
when you record with the LCD Monitor facing
forward (Mirror Mode). |
TITLE MENU
© DATE/TITLE (= 23)
To select the Date, Time and/or Title Indication
— QTITLE (+ 57)
To select the title.
© LANGUAGE FOR TITLE (= 56)
To select the language of the title.
© SIZE (= 58)
To select the size of the Title Indication.
D COLOUR (+ 57)
To select the colour of the Date, Time and/or Title
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Using the Main Menu
1 Pressthe [VCR/CAMERA] Button to
select the Camera Mode.
eThe [CAMERA] Indication Lamp Q lights.
2 Press the [MENU] Button.
e The Main Menu appears on the LCD Monitor.
3 Press the [ITEM] Button repeatedly to
select the desired item.
eThe indication of the selected item @ flashes.
4 Pressthe [SET] Button to select the
desired mode.
eThe selected mode is marked with the [>] mark.
Using the Title Menu
After displaying the Main Menu [MAIN MENU]...
Press the [ITEM] Button repeatedly to
select [TITLE SET].
G Press the [SET] Button to select [ON].
e The Title Menu [TITLE MENU] appears on the
LCO Monitor.
7 Pressthe [ITEM] Button repeatedly to ;
select the desired item. .
8 Press the [SET] Button to select the
desired mode.
EH Returning to the Main Menu
Press the [MENU] Button.
MN Exiting the Menu Function
Press the [MENU] Button.
eo The selections made on the Menu will be maintained
even when the Movie Camera is turned off.
eWhen the Movie Camera is connected to a TV, it is
possible to display the Menu on the TV.
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Inserting the Cassette
1 Connect the AC Adaptor or attach a
charged Battery. (> 10, 13)
2 Turn the cog wheel @ to tighten the
tape.
3 Slide the [AOPEN] Lever to the left and
simultaneously open the LCD Monitor
in the direction of the arrow
approximately 90°.
*Be sure to keep the LCD Monitor in lts vertical
position, so that the Cassette Compartment
Cover, when it opens, does not hit the LCD
Monitor,
4 Slide the [A EJECT] Lever @ in the
direction of the arrow.
5 insert the cassette with the cassette
window @ facing outward and push it
all the way in. |
6 Close the Cassette Compartment by
pressing the [LOCK] Button O.
M Ejecting the Cassette
Slide the [4 EJECT] Lever @ in the direction of the
arrow and pull out the cassette.
Close the Cassette Compartment by pressing the
[LOCK] Button O. |
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Selecting the Recording Speed
You can select the desired recording speed (SP Mode
or LP Mode) by selecting the corresponding setting for
[SPEED] on the Main Menu.
Press the [MENU] Button.
eThe Main Menu appears in the Finder.
2 Press the [ITEM] Button repeatediy until
[SPEED] @ flashes.
3 Press the [SET] Button to select the
desired recording speed (SP or LP).
eThe selected recording speed is indicated by the
[>] mark. 5
®[SP] means Standard Play. [LP] means Long Play.
Selecting the Correct Tape Length
To ensure that the displayed remaining tape time during
recording and playback is correct, you need to set the
tape length that matches that of the inserted cassette.
The initial setting is [8 30]. .
Press the [MENU] Button.
The Main Menu appears on the LCD Monitor.
5 Press the [ITEM] Button repeatedly until
[TAPEES]] Q flashes.
6 Press the [SET] Button to select the
correct tape length.
* The selected tape length is marked with the [>]
mark.
e The Tape Length Indications change in the
following order:
——— [30] ————— [45] — [60]
[#5 30] [ES 45] [#5 60]
7 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the
Menu Function.
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Confirming the Remaining Tape
Time
During recording and playback, the Remaining Tape
Time Indication QY is automatically displayed on the
LCD Monitor, so you always know how much time you
have left on the cassette. However, to ensure correct |
display of the remaining tape time, the tape length of the |
cassette being used must be set correctly on the Movie |
Camera. (= 17) |
e When recording or playback starts, the Tape Length
Indication disappears, and in its place the [R]
Indication flashes while the remaining tape time is
being calculated. A few seconds later, the Remaining
Tape Time Indication appears. ([R] means Remaining.)
e When the remaining tape time is less than 2 minutes,
the [R] Indication and the Remaining Tape Time
Indication start to flash.
When you use a cassette bearing the [P] mark @ or
other special types of cassettes, the Tape Counter
Indication may not be very precise.
B Preventing Accidental Erasure of
Recordings
e Recording on a previously recorded cassette erases
the existing scenes and sound.
® To protect important recordings against accidental
erasure, use a screwdriver to break off the tab €) on
the cassette (some cassettes have sliding-type tabs).
* To be able to record again on a protected cassette,
firmly cover the hole where the tab was with two
layers of adhesive tape O.
Using the LCD Monitor
improved LCD backlight transmission makes the
picture extra bright. In addition, special coating of the
LCD's surface diffuses the light from outside to minimize
light reflection, so the picture has vivid colours and is
easy to see.
E Opening the LCD Monitor
1
Slide the [A OPEN] Lever to the left and
simultaneously open the LCD Monitor
in the direction of the arrow
approximately 90°,
mM Closing the LCD Monitor
Turn the LCD Monitor back toward the
Movie Camera body until it locks with a
click.
e Return the LCD Monitor to its vertical position before
closing it, Also, make sure that the Cassette
Compartment is securely closed before closing the
LCD Monitor.
* Opening the LCD Monitor automatically turns the
Finder off. However, when you turn the LCD Monitor
so that is faces forward, the Finder turns on again.
e Extremeiy high precision technology is employed in
producing the LCD Monitor. The result is more than
99.99 % effective pixels with a mere 0.01 % of the
pixels inactive or always lit.
* When the Movie Camera is very cold when turning it
on, the picture on the LCD Monitor is darker than
normally. However, as it reaches normal temperature,
it regains its normal brightness.
¢ To remove fingerprints, wipe the LCD Monitor with the
supplied Cleaning Tissue or a similar soft cloth,
*Do not expose the LCD Monitor to direct sunlight.
When sunlight falls onto the LCD Monitor, it may be
difficult to view the picture.
eDo not apply any pressure to the surface of the LCD
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Monitor or subject it to strong shocks.
®Before transporting the Movie Camera, sacurely close
the LCD Monitor.
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Adjusting the LCD Monitor
Use the following controls to adjust the picture quality |
when the picture on the LCD Monitor is not easy to see £
because of the surrounding conditions.
© [VOLUME] Control
To adjust the volume of the sound.
O [BRIGHT] Control
To adjust the LCD's luminance intensity.
O [COLOUR] Control
To adjust the LCD's colour saturation.
E Adjusting the Volume of the Speaker
The volume of the sound can be adjusted with the
[VOLUME] Control @. $
*Do not cover the Speaker O) during playback. (-> 32) ©
e Because the speaker contains a magnet, do not bring £
a cassette near the speaker. It could adversely
influence the recorded content.
E Adjusting the Angle of the LCD Monitor — |
The LCD Monitor rotates upward a maximum of 180° () Ÿ
and downward a maximum of 90° (9) from its normal %
vertical position. Trying to forcefully rotate it beyond this
range could seriously damage the Movie Camera.
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Adjusting the Finder |
Before adjusting the Finder, make sure that the LCD
Monitor is completely closed.
Connect the AC Adaptor or attach a
charged Battery.
2 Turn out the [POWER] Switch to turn the
Movie Camera on.
¢The [CAMERA] Lamp @ lights.
Зи necessary, extend the Finder
backward and adjust its angle upward.
The Finder can be tilted upward up to 90°.
4 Look in the Finder and turn the
Eyepiece Corrector Ring @ clockwise
or counterclockwise.
e Stop turning the Eyepiece Corrector Ring at the
point where the indications in the Finder are
sharpest.
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Never aim the Movie Camera with its Finder or Lens
directly at the sun; this could damage internal parts of
the unit.
Adjusting the Grip Belt
Adjust the length of the Grip Belt so that you can-easily
press the Recording Start/Stop Button €) with your
thumb and push the [W » T] Zoom Lever @ with your
index or middle finger.
Handling the Lens Cap
Remove the Lens Cap from the Lens Hood and hook it
onto the Grip Belt @.
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap:
and Remote Controller |
Holder
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2
Remove the Shoulder Strap Length
Adjuster @ from one end of the
Shoulder Strap, as shown above. a
Pull the same end of the Shoulder Strap;
through the two slots in the Remote ;
Controller Holder so that it faces
outward. Then re-insert the Shoulder
Strap Length Adjuster.
Pull the same end of the Shoulder Strap!
through the Shoulder Strap Holder O. |
Fasten this end of the Shoulder Strap
securely (6) more than 2 cm).
Perform the above steps 1,3 and 4 to
attach the other end of the Shoulder
Strap to the other Shoulder Strap
Holder @ on the Movie Camera.
Insert the Remote Controller securely
into the Remote Controller Holder.
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Setting the Date and Time
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2
Turn out the [POWER] Switch to turn the
Movie Camera on.
*The [CAMERA] Lamp (7) lights.
Press the [DATE/TITLE] Button to make
the Date/Time/Title Indication appear on
the LCD Monitor.
* To set the date and time, one of the indications
other than the Title Indication alone €) shown
above must be displayed on the LCD Monitor,
If the Title Indication alone © is displayed, select
another Date/Time/Title indication (Q) - O).
(> 15)
Press the [DATE/TIME/SHIFT] Button
until the “Year” portion flashes.
Press the [DATE/TIME/SET] Button
repeatedly until the current year
(for example: 1998) is displayed.
eThe figures in the Date/Time Indication change in
the following order:
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Month: 1+2— Le > 12->1—...
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Minute: 00—=Q01—............... as —59—00—...
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Also set the “Month”, “Day”, “Hour”,
“Minute” in the same way as explained
in steps 3 and 4.
After you have set the date and time and
confirmed that they are correct, press
the [DATE/TIME/SHIFT] Button.
® The operation of the clock starts.
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Recording with the Time and/or
Date Superimposed in the Picture
After displaying the Title Menu... (> 15)
Press the [ITEM] Button repeatedly until |
[DATE/TITLE] flashes.
2 Press the [SET] Button repeatedly until
the desired indication appears on the
Title Menu.
eThe indications change in the order Q to ©.
Que and Time —@ Date —
Date, Time and Title —+@ Date and Tite —
Title ——
e After turning the Movie Camera off and then on
again, the previously selected Date/Time/Title
indication is no longer displayed on the LCD
Monitor. To make it appear again, prass the
[DATE/TITLE] Button once.
3 Press the [MENU] Button twice to exit
the Menu Function. |
The selected Date/Time/Title Indication appears.
À Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
to start recording.
H Deleting the Date/Time/Title Indication
5 During recording or when the Movie
Camera is in the Recording Pause
Mode, press the [DATE/TITLE] Button to
make the Date/Time/Title Indication
disappear on the L.CD Monitor.
Be sure to turn the Movie Camera oft before removing
the Battery or disconnecting the AC Adaptor. |
Disconnecting the power supply while the Movie
Camera is on erases the Date/Time/Title Indication
(> 57) stored in memory.
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THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST E
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Charging the Built-in Lithium
Battery
The internal clock works even when the Movie Camera
Is turned off, and it consumes power from the built-in
fithium battery. When the Movie Camera is in operation,
it automatically charges this battery. However, if the
Movie Camera is not used for a very long time, the
lithium battery can become discharged. This has
occurred if the [&] Indication on the LCD Monitor
flashes when you turn on the Movie Camera. In this
case, perform the following operations.
M Charging the Built-in Lithium Battery and
Other Required Operations
Connect the AC Adaptor to the mains
and to the Movie Camera.
2 Leave the Movie Camera turned off.
* Although charging the lithium battery is possible
with the Movie Camera turned on or off, we
recommend to keep it turned off to conserve
energy.
3 Leave the Movie Camera in this
condition for approximately 4 hours,
® Charging the lithium battery in this way for 4 hours
maintains the clock operation for approximately 1
month, charging for 26 hours (full charge)
maintains it for approximately 1 year.
4 Set the clock to the current date and
time. (> 23)
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Recording in the Full Auto
Mode
The Full Auto Mode adjusts the white balancs and focus § -
automatically. However, if you want, you can also adjust f -
either one or both of them manually (= 46, 48). ©
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Basic Operations
Turn out the [POWER] Switch to turn the,
Movie Camera on. E
eThe [CAMERA] Lamp @ lights. :
Confirm that the [AUTO] Indication @ is
displayed on the LCD Monitor. 3
eThe initial setting is [AUTO].
elf the [MNL], [ ¥ 1, [&% ], or [§] Indication is
displayed on the LCD Monitor, press the
[PROGRAMME AE] Button repeatedly until the
[AUTO] Indication appears.
Insert a cassette with an intact erasure
prevention tab.
eThe [PAUSE] Indication @ appears on the LCD
Monitor.
Set [SPEED] on the Main Menu to the =
desired recording speed ([LP] or [SP]). §
¢The indication of the selected recording speed Ÿ
appears on the LCD Monitor.
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
to start recording. [
e Recording starts and the [>[>] indication and the 8
[REC] Indication @ appears on the LCD Monitor. E:
The Tally Lamp @ on the front of the Movie
Camera remains lit during recording.
((REC] means Recording.)
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Stopping Recording
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
* Recording stops and the Movie Camera changes
over to the Recording Pause (standby) Mode.
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7 Turn in the [POWER] Switch to turn the
Movie Camera off.
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Take out the cassette.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor or remove
the Battery.
If you leave the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause |
Mode for more than 6 minutes, it automaticalty switches
off to protect the tape and to conserve battery power. To
resume recording from this condition, turn in the
[POWER] Switch (the Movie Camera switches off} and
then turn it out again.
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Checking the End of a
Recorded Scene
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(Recording Check Function) |
By automatically playing back the final approximately 2 {
seconds of the last recorded scene, this function lets
you check if a just finished scene has been recorded
correctly. After that, the next scene is automatically
joined with a smooth transition free from picture
distortion. For especially important scenes, use this
function from time to time for confirmation.
1 Pressthe Recording Start/Stop Button |
to stop recording.
eThe Movie Camera changes over to the
Recording Pause Mode.
2 Look on the LCD Monitor and briefly
press the [- SEARCH] Button.
eThe [CHK] Indication appears on the LCD Monitor
and the final approximately 2 seconds of the last
recorded scene are played back.
After that, the Movie Camera returns to the
Recording Pause Mode and is ready for
recording the next scene.
([CHK] means Check.)
3 Pressthe Recording Start/Stop Button
to start recording again.
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Searching for a Tape Position
Before the End of the Last
Recording
(Camera Search Function)
This function makes it easy to search for a point in a
previously recorded scene or cassette from which you
want to start recording a new scene. In addition, it
ensures smooth scene-to-scene transitions free from
picture distortion.
Turn out the [POWER] Switch to turn the
Movie Camera on.
2 Insert a cassette.
e The Movie Camera changes over to the
Recording Pause Mode,
3 Look on the LCD Monitor and keep the
[- SEARCH] Button (or the [SEARCH +]
Button) pressed. When you have found
the point where you want to join the
new recording, release the button.
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
to start recording again.
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Zooming In/Out
H Zooming-in Q
Zooming-in lets you record close- -ups of distant
subjects.
1 Push the [W « T] Zoom Lever toward mi
eThe Zoom Magnification Indication €) appears on §
the LCD Monitor.
Ш Zooming-out Y
Zooming-out lets you record wider views.
2 Pushthe [We T] Zoom Lever toward
Wi.
eThe Zoom Magnification Indication @ appears оп}
the LCD Monitor. E
e Zooming is possible between wide-angle (Zoom
Magnification Indication [1 x]) and telephoto (Zoom
Magnification Indication [21 x]).
oe The farther you push the Zoom Lever toward [W] or
[T], the faster the zooming speed becomes.
ein the maximum telephoto setting (when you have
zoomed in), precise focusing is only possible for
subjects that are more than 2.2 m from the lens.
Avoid too much zooming during recording as it gives
videos an unprofessional iook.
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Using the Macro Close-up Function
This function lets you record very small subjects such
as insects.
Keep the [W « T] Zoom Lever pushed
toward [W] to zoom to the maximum
wide-angle setting ([1x] Indication).
Approach the subject with the Movie
Camera until it reaches the desired size
in the picture.
eWith the lens in the maximum wide-angle setting, the
Movie Camera can automatically focus on subjects
from infinity to a minimum distance of only 5 mm
between lens and subject.
* To prevent unstable picturos, use a tripod (optional)
for macro close-up recording.
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Playback
Playing Back on the LCD Monitor
You can watch playback of the recorded scenes on the
LCD Monitor.
Turn out the [POWER] Switch to turn th
Movie Camera on.
The [CAMERA] Lamp @ lights.
& Press the [VCR/CAMERA] Button to
select the VCR Mode.
- eThe [VCR] Lamp € lights.
3 Press the [<<] Button. |
* The tape starts to rewind. When the tape reaches}
the beginning, the rewinding automatically stops. 4
4 Press the [PLAY] Button.
* Playback starts and the [>] Indication €)
appears on the LCD Monitor. When the tape
reaches the end, it automatically rewinds to the 3
beginning. |
Stopping Playback
Press the [STOP] Button.
Turn out the [POWER] Switch to turn the}
Movie Camera off. —
Disconnect the AC Adaptor or remove §
the Battery. E
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6 Take out the cassette.
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Viewing Playback on the LCD
Monitor with the Movie Camera
Placed on a Table
1 Slide the [A OPEN] Lever to the left and
simultaneously open the LCD Monitor
in the direction of the arrow
approximately 90°.
Turn the LCD Monitor so that it faces
forward approximately 180°.
Close the LCD Monitor.
Extend the LCD Monitor Support Leg
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Place the Movie Camera on a fiat, stable
surface for playback.
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if you use the Remote Controller to operate the Movie
Camera, use it within approximately 1 metre from the
Movie Camera.
* When recording in the Mirror Mode, the Date and Time
Indications cannot be inserted in the picture.
Therefore, they are also not included in the playback
picture. |
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Playing Back on a TV
By connecting the Movie Camera to a TV, you can
watch playback of the recorded scenes on the TV
screen. #
Before connecting, turn off both the Movie Camera and.
the TV for safety's sake. 3
1 Usethe AV Cable (supplied) to connect. | :
the Movie Camera with the TV. E
Novie Camera TV (AV Input Sockets В
[VIDEO OUT] —— - VIDEO IN
[AUDIO OUT] : — AUDIO IN
(If necessary, use the 21-pin Adaptor.)
2 Select the channel on the TV which
corresponds to the video/audio input ;
sockets used for connecting. 3
(Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.) 8
Press the [VCR/CAMERA] Button to
select the VCR Mode.
eThe [VCR] Lamp § lights.
4 Start playback on the Movie Camera.
(> 32)
If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the AF |
Adaptor (VW-RF7E; optional) is necessary. E
Consult your dealer.
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Playing Back on a VCR
(Using the Supplied Cassette
Adaptor)
By using the supplied Cassette Adaptor, you can play
back compact cassettes in your VCR in the same way
as full-size cassettes.
Push the Battery Compartment Cover
upward and remove it.
Insert the supplied battery and then re-
attach the Battery Compartment Cover.
Slide the Open Lever in the direction of
the arrow.
Insert the recorded cassette and close
the Top Cover.
Insert the Cassette Adaptor into the
VCR.
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6 Start playback on the VCR.
After use, take out the cassette from the Cassette
Adaptor.
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Perform the following operations with the Movie Camera
in the VCR Mode (the [VCR] Lamp lights) and in the
Stop Mode.
Fast-Forwarding
1 Press the [>>] Button.
eWhen the tape reaches the end, it automatically
rewinds to the beginning.
Rewinding
2 Pressthe [<<] Button,
eWhen the tape reaches the beginning, the
rewinding automatically stops.
Eliminating Picture Distortions
(Tracking Adjustment)
If horizontal noise bars Q appear in the playback
picture, you can reduce this picture distortion by
adjusting as follows: |
Press both the [ 4 TRACKING] and the
[TRACKING I>] Buttons simultaneously.
If pressing both buttons simultaneously does not
improve the picture quality, adjust the tracking by
pressing the [ TRACKING] or [TRACKING BP] Button
individually.
(It may not be possible to remove the noise bars
completely.)
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Perform the following operations with the Movie Camera
in the VCR mode ([VCR] Lamp lights) and in the Normal
Playback Mode.
Cue Playback
Keep the [SEARCH +] Button pressed.
HM Resuming Normal Playback
Release this button.
Review Playback
Keep the [- SEARCH] Button pressed.
HB Resuming Normal Playback
Release this button.
Still Playback
Press the [PAUSE] Button.
- Resuming Normal Playback
Po | Press the [PAUSE] Button again.
ein the Cue, Review and Still Playback Modes,
horizontal noise bars QY appear in the picture, or the
picture may become black and white or distorted.
* The picture reproduced on the LCD Monitor contains
less noise than the picture in the Finder. During
playback on a TV, however, the picture noise is the
same as in the Finder.
elf you perform Cue or Review Playback when the LCD
Monitor is open, no indication appears on the LCD
Monitor. | |
elf you leave the Movie Camera in the Still Playback
Mode for about 6 minutes, it automatically switches
over to the Stop Mode. And, if the Movie Camera is
being powered by the Battery, it switches off
completely after a further 6 minutes.
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After Use
1 Take out the cassette.
2 Turnin the [POWER] Switch to turn the
Movie Camera off.
3 Disconnect the AC Adaptor or remove
the Battery.
Cleaning the Finder
If dust has entered the Finder...
4 Turn the Finder counterclockwise and
pull it off.
5 Remove dust witha blower brush (not
supplied).
O To re-attach the Finder, insert it so that
the marks @ and @ are aligned, and
then turn the Finder clockwise until it
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if you use a cotton swab or similar to clean the inside of §
the Finder, use it very carefully to prevent scratching
the screen inside the Finder.
Cleaning the Movie Camera Body
Wipe it with a clean, soft cloth.
Cleaning the Lens
Clean the lens with a lens cleaning tissue or a blower
brush,
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Advanced Operations
Using the Power Save
Functions
To ensure economical use of electric power from your
Battery, this Movie Camera is equipped with two Power
Save Functions:
1. Auto Power Save Function (explained below)
2. Anti-Ground Recording Function (=> 40)
Before using these functions, make sure that the LCD
Monitor is completely closed. (while the LCD Monitor is
open, these functions do not become activated.)
If you want to use these functions, set [APS] on the
Main Menu to [ON] so that the [APS] indication o
appears in the Finder,
([APS] means Auto Power Save.)
Using the Auto Power Save
Function
This function becomes activated only when the Movie
. Camera is in the Recording Pause Mode and you tiit the
Movie Camera from the normal horizontal recording
position @ downward by more than about 70° © for
more than a few seconds.
When this function becomes activated, the Finder turns
off and the [VCR] Lamp flashes. |
EH Resuming Recording
When you return the Movie Camera to a roughly
horizontal position ©, the Movie Camera is again in the
Recording Pause Mode, Press the Recording Start/Stop
Button to restart recording. |
Ml Cancelling the Auto Power Save
Function
Set [APS] on the Main Menu to [OFF] so that the [APS]
Indication @) disappears in the Finder. |
This also cancels the Anti-Ground Recording Function.
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Using the Anti-Ground Recording
Function |
This function prevents unintentional recording of the
ground, your feet, etc. It becomes activated only when
the Movie Camera is in the Recording Mode and you do
one of the following:
e YOU tilt the Movie Camera quickly downward. (When
you tilt the Movie Camera slowly downward for vertical
panning during recording @, it does not become
activated.)
e YOU tilt the Movie Camera slowly downward (by more
than 70° @ from the normal horizontal recording
pasition for more than a few seconds) and walk
swinging the Movie Camera back and forth.
When this function becomes activated, the Movie
Camera automatically switches over to the Recording
Pause Mode, the Finder turns off and the [VCR] Lamp
flashes.
N Resuming Recording
e When you retum the Movie Camera to a roughly
horizontal position @), the Movie Camera is again in
the Recording Pause Mode. Press the Recording
Start/Stop Button to restart recording.
®As recording may have continued for a fow seconds,
the [CHK] Indication flashes in the Finder. To erase this
short unwanted part of the recording and smoothly join
the next scene to the end of the last intentionally
recorded scene, rewind the tape a little using the
Camera Search Fúnetion (> 29) to locate the end of
the last intentionally recorded scene. Then start
recording the next scene.
M Cancelling the Anti-Ground Recording
Function
Set [APS] on the Main Menu to [OFF] so that the [APS]
indication disappears in the Finder.
This also cancels the Auto Power Save Function. (> 39)
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Fading In/Out
Hl Fading In @
Fading-in lets you make the picture (and sound) appear
gradually at the beginning of a recording.
With the Movie Camera in the
Recording Pause Mode, aim it at the
scene that you want to start recording.
2 Press the [FADE] Button and keep it
pressed.
3 When the picture on the LCD Monitor
has completely disappeared, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.
4 Wait 3-4 seconds and then release the
[FADE] Button.
Ш Fading Out @
Fading-out lets you make the picture (and sound)
disappear gradually at the end of a recording. By fading
out a scene and fading in the following one, you can
produce smooth scene-to-scene transitions.
5 During recording, press the [FADE]
Button at the point where you want to
fade out, and keep it pressed.
6 After the picture on the LCD Monitor
has completely disappeared, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button to stop
recording.
7 Release the [FADE] Button.
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Using the Digital Zoom
Function
Press the [< D.ZOOM] Button so that
the [D.ZOOM] Indication appears on the
LCD Monitor.
Push the [W » T] Zoom Lever toward [T]
or [W] to zoom in or out as desired.
e With the Digital Zoom Function activated, you can
optically zoom between 1x (wide-angle) and 21 x
and digitally between 22x and 42x. The
changeover between optical and digital zooming
is automatic.
* The zooming speed is variable. The farther you
push the [W « T] Lever toward [W] or [T], the
faster the zooming speed becomes.
* When using the Digital Zoom Function, the picture
quality is somewhat reduced,
M Cancelling the Digital Zoom Function
Press the [< D.ZOOM] Button so that the [D.ZOOM]
Indication disappears.
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Using the Digital Effect
Functions
The following 5 functions make it possible to enhance
your recordings with special picture effects. You can
select any one of these Digital Effect Functions by
repeatedly pressing the [D.EFFECT >] Button. These
functions change in the order shown above.
1. Negative Function [NEGA]
This functions lets you record scenes with a special
effect similar to a photographic negative, i.e. the
bright and dark parts and the colours are reversed.
2. Solarisation Function [SOLARI]
With this function, you can give certain scenes a
special effect with reversed colours.
3. Sepia Function [SEPIA]
Use this function, when you want to record scenes
with a brown tint similar to that of old photographs.
4. Black-and-White Function [B/W]
This function is convenient for recording scenes in
black and white.
3. Digital Fade Function [D.FADE] (+ 44)
This function lets you enhance your video
recordings with interesting fade-in and fade-out
effects that are different from normal fade-in and
fade-out.
When one of the Digital Effect Functions is selected and
you turn the Movie Camera off and later on again, the
previously selected Digital Effect remains activated. As
a reminder, the Indication of the activated Digital Effect
flashes on the LCD Monitor for a few seconds and then
remains displayed.
ME Cancelling Any of the Above Digital
Effect Functions
Press the [D.EFFECT »] Button repeatedly ип! попе
of the 5 Digital Effect Indications are displayed on the
LCD Monitor,
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Using the Digital Fade
Function
The Digital Fade Function lets you produce interesting
scene-to-scene transitions.
Fading-in makes the picture appear from a black
screen, starting in the centre and gradually expanding
outward. Fading-out gradually reduces the picture from
the outer edges toward the centre until the whole
screen becomes black. The sound also gradually fades
in and out together with the picture, as in the normal
Fade Function (=> 41).
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Press the [D.EFFECT >] Button
repeatedly until the [D.FADE] Indication
appears on the LCD Monitor.
2 With the Movie Camera in the
Recording Pause Mode, aim it at the
scene that you want to start recording.
3 Press the [FADE] Button and keep it
pressed.
4 When the picture on the LCD Monitor
has completely disappeared, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button to start
recording.
5 Wait 3-4 seconds and then release the
[FADE] Button.
E Fading Out Y
During recording, press the [FADE]
Button at the point where you want to
fade out, and keep it pressed.
7 After the picture on the LCD Monitor
has completely disappeared, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button to stop
recording. |
3 Release the [FADE] Button.
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Subjects and Recording
Conditions for Which the
Manual Mode Is More
Suitable
The following subjects and recording situations are not
suitable for recording in the Full Auto Mode. In these
cases, adjusting the white balance and/or focus
manually will provide more beautiful pictures. Also read
the pages related to the manual adjustment indicated in
parentheses.
1. White Balance
To adjust the white balance manually, see
“Recording with Manual White Balance Adjustment”
(> 46). |
2. Focus
To adjust the focus manually, see “Recording with
Manual Focus Adjustment” (> 48).
E Subjects and Recording Conditions Not
Suitable for Recording in the Full Auto
Mode (problematic adjustments in
parentheses)
e Subjects with dark surfaces (White Balance, Focus)
e When moving the Movie Camera from outdoors to
indoors while recording (White Balance)
e Subjects lit by different light sources (White Balance)
e Subjects lit by mercury-vapour or natrium lamps
(White Balance) |
e Subjects with shiny surfaces or a lot of light reflection
(Focus)
e Subjects with weak contrast (Focus)
e Subjects with part of it near and part of it far away from
the Movie Camera (Focus)
e Subjects without vertical contours (Focus)
e Subjects with fast movement (Focus)
e Subjects behind moving objects (Focus)
* Subjects behind glass covered by dirt, dust or water
drops (Focus)
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Recording with Manual White
Balance Adjustment
With this Movie Camera; you can also adjust the white
balance manually.
Use this mode for special subjects and recording
conditions, such as listed (+ 45), for which the Full Auto
Mode is not suitable, and for light sources outside the
range @ (> 47). Use it also when you want to manually
adjust the white balance for sach new scene as
professionals do.
With the Digital Zoom Function activated, it may not be
possible to manually adjust the White Balance. In this
case, first cancel the Digital Zoom Function (= 42),
then follow steps 1-3 below. After this, you can activate
the Digital Zoom Function again.
Alternatively, you can zoom back until the zoom
magnification is within the optical zoom range (1 x—
21X), and then perform steps 1-3 below.
Press the [PROGRAMME AE] Button
repeatedly until the [MNL] Indication
appears on the LCD Monitor.
2 Attach the White Lens Cap and zoom in
until the entire screen is white.
3 Aim the Movie Camera at the subject.
that you want to record and then keep
the [W.B] Button pressed until the [NA]
Indication @ on the LCD Monitor stops
flashing and remains lit.
№ Cancelling the Manual White Balance
Mode
Press the [W.B] Button once.
The ftashing.[ 54] Indication on the LCD Monitor
indicates that the manually adjusted white balance
setting is being maintained. This setting is maintained
until you manually adjust the white balance again or
change back to recording in the Full Auto Mode.
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Colour Temperature and White
Balance Adjustment
Every light source has its own colour temperature
measured in Kelvin (K). The higher the Kelvin value, the
more bluish the light: the lower the value, the more
reddish the light. The Kelvin value is related to the tint of
the light, but not directly to its brightness.
The range @ indicated in the illustration above shows
the light sources for which this Movie Camera can
provide precise white balance adjustment and,
therefore, natural colours in the recorded pictures,
when using the Full Auto Made. For light sources
outside this range, adjust the white balance manually
(> 46).
Also, additional lighting may be necessary.
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Balance Adjustment Mode |
@ Blue sky
@ Cloudy sky (Rain)
O TV screen
© Sunlight
@ White fluorescent lamp
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© 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset
© Halogen light bulb
O Incandescent light bulb
O Sunrise or sunset
P Candlelight
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Recording with Manual
Focus Adjustment
With this Movie Camera, you can aiso adjust the focus
manually,
Use this mode for special subjects and recording
conditions, such as listed (=» 45), for which the Full Auto
Mode is not suitable.
Press the [PROGRAMME AE] Button
repeatedly until the [MNL] Indication
appears on the LCD Monitor.
2 Keep the [W « T] Zoom Lever pushed
toward [T] to zoom in on the subject O.
e Zooming in on the Subject before adjusting the
focus ensures that the subject remains precisely
focused even when you later zoom out @.
3 Press the [FOCUS] Button.
e The [MF] Indication @ appears on the LCD
Monitor. ([MF] means Manual Focus.)
4 Turn the Focus Dial to adjust the focus.
5 Push the [W + T] Zoom Lever towa
to zoom out as desired.
NM Cancelling the Manual Focus Mode
Press the [FOCUS) Button so that the [MF] indication
disappears on the LCD Monitor.
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Recording Fast-moving
Subjects (Sports Mode)
In the Sports Mode, the shutter speed is automatically
adjusted (between 1/50 s and 1/500 s) according to the
brightness of the subject, so images are sharp and
stable even when recording subjects with fast
movements. When you play back scenes recorded
in the Sports Mode on a VCR, you can enjoy still and
slow motion playback of very sharp images with fine
details.
Press the [PROGRAMME AE] Button
repeatedly until the [ % ] Indication
appears on the LCD Monitor.
WM Returning to the Normal Recording Mode
Press the [PROGRAMME AE] Button repeatedly until
the [AUTO] Indication appears on the LCD Monitor.
E Condition for Using the Sports Mode
The subject must be brightly lit by sunlight or other
strong light. When the [ 4 ] Indication flashes on the
LCD Monitor, it warns you that the Sports Mode is not
suitable. In this case, increase the amount of light or
change back to recording in the Full Auto Mode.
e When recording under fluorescent, mercury-vapour or
natrium lamps, the playback picture may flicker.
e When a scene recorded in the Sports Mode is played
back in the normal playback mode, the picture
movement may not be as smooth as it normally is.
Making Your Subject Stand |
out Sharply from the
Background (Portrait Mode)
In the Portrait Mode, the iris is automatically set to the
maximum aperture for a vary small depth-of-field. This
gives you a sharply focused subject in the centre of the .
picture with a blurred background and foreground.
Press the [PROGRAMME AE] Button
repeatedly until the [ & ] Indication
appears on the LCD Monitor.
® Zooming in on the subject by pushing the [W « T]
Zoom Lever toward [T] increases the blurring of
the background.
HB Returning to the Normal Recording Mode
Press the [PROGRAMME AE] Button repeatedly until
the [AUTO] Indication appears on the LCD Monitor.
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Brightly (Low Light Mode)
With this function, you can record dimly lit subjects
more brightly. However, even if you use this mode for
outdoor recording in the daytime, the result will be
practically the same as when recording in the normal
mode.
2 Press the [PROGRAMME AE] Button
repeatedly until the [2] Indication
appears on the LCD Monitor.
@ Returning to the Normal Recording Mode
Press the [PROGRAMME AE] Button repeatedly until
the [AUTO] Indication appears on the LCD Monitor.
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Recording Backlit Scenes
(Backlight Mode)
As a general rule, subjects should be lit from the front
by sunlight or strong artificial light. However, if recording
a backlit subject cannot be avoided, the Backlight Mode
lets you brighten up the subject a little to prevent very
dark faces, etc.
This mode is also effective in extremely bright
situations, for example on a beach in summer or on a
ski slope, as it prevents dark faces and keeps the snow
white.
When recording a backlit scene, keep
the [BACKLIGHT] Button pressed from
before you press the Recording Start/
Stop Button to start recording until after
you press it again to stop recording.
EM When Using the Backlight Recording
Function
e The sky may appear whitish.
* When recording with the sun striking the subject at an
angle, star-shaped light reflections may be recorded in
the picture.
*When recording a subject in front of a very bright
background, the subject may still appear dark in the
picture.
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The Remote Controller lets you take part in the action
and control the recording operation from in front of the
Movie Camera. It is also convenient for controlling the
playback functions for playback via a TV or for dubbing. -
MN Buttons on the Remote Controller
The buttons with the same mark as on the Movie
Camera have generally the same function.
1 Zoom Buttons [W . T] (> 30, 31, 42, 46, 48)
Rewind Button [<<] (> 28, 29, 32, 36, 37, 61)
Pause Button [I] (> 37)
Stop Button [M] (+ 32)
Piayback Button [>] (> 32)
Fast-forward Button [>>]
(+ 29, 36, 37, 61)
7 Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP]
(> 26)
№ Conditions for Correct Operation of the
Remote Controller
¢ The button-type battery must be inserted correctly
and not be exhausted. o
e The distance to the Movie Camera must not be more
than 5 metres.
* The Transmitter Window @ on the Remote Controller
or the Remote Control Sensor @ on the Movie
Camera must not be exposed to direct sunlight and
not be covered with clothes, etc.
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Controller, it is not possible to vary the zooming speed.
Also, thers is a slight delay between pressing the Zoom
Buttons on the Remote Controller and the actual
operation of the mechanical zoom function on the Movie 3
Camera.
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Inserting the Button-Type Battery
1 Pullout the Battery Holder while
pushing the Stopper ¢).
2 Insert the battery with the stamped ( +)
mark facing downward as shown in the
illustration.
3 Insert the Battery Holder into the
Remote Controller.
B Replacing the Button-Type Battery
The life of the battery is about 1 year.
When the battery is exhausted, purchase a new
CR2025 battery and insert it in the same way as
explained above.
WM CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard
used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions.
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check the picture on the LCD Monitor during recording.
Recording Yourself with the
LCD Monitor Facing Forward
Turning the LCD Monitor so that it faces forward, allows
you to aim the Movie Camera and view the picture in the
Finder, while the persons in front of the camera can
If you mount the Movie Camera on a tripod and use the
Remote Controller, you can also take part in the action
that you are recording and check the picture from the |
front on the LCD Monitor.
Slide the [A OPEN] Lever to the left and
simultaneously open the LCD Monitor
In the direction of the arrow
approximately 90°.
2 Press the [MENU] Button.
The Main Menu appears on the LCD Monitor.
3 Press the [ITEM] Button repeatedly until
select [SELFSHOOT] flashes.
4 Press the [SET] Button to select the
desired mode ([NOR.] or [MIR.]).
®{NOR.] means normal Mode.
®{MIR.] means mirror Mode. (= 55)
5 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the
Menu Function.
6 тит the LCD Monitor until it faces
forward approximately 180°.
7 Pressthe Recording Start/Stop Button
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When recording yourself with the LCD Monitor facing
forward, the picture shown on it the way it is being
recorded may be diffícult to get used to.
This is because we usually look at ourselves in the
Mirror, so we see a mirror-image and this feels more
natural. This Movie Camera features the Mirror Mode
which displays the picture as a mirror-image.
However, even if you have selected in the mirror Mode
the picture is recorded in the normal way.
In the Mirror Mode, only the following indications
can be displayed on the LCD Monitor and in the
Finder:
[®] ; Recording Mode Indication
[118 ] : Recording Pause Mode indication
(dev): Remaining Battery Indication
[Xl] : General Warning/Alarm Indication
(In addition to these four indications, the Counter
Indication and the Programme AE Mods Indications can
also appear in the Finder.)
When you want to confirm other indications, return the
LCD Monitor to position @ or @ shown in the
illustration above.
Especially when the [[T]] Indication is displayed, be
sure to return the LCD Monitor to position @ or @ so
that you can confirm the actual Waming/Alarm
Indication.
elf you turn the LCD Monitor so that it faces forward,
the Finder also automatically turns on. However, in the
following cases, the Finder turns off:
— Pressing the [VCR/CAMERA] Button to switch the
Movie Camera over to the [VCR] Mode.
— Closing the LCD Monitor with the screen facing
outward (as shown above J).
elt is not possible to display the Date, Time and/or Title
Indication during recording in the Mirror Mode.
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Titles Inserted in the Picture
You can insert one of 10 programmed titles in
recordings of special occasions such as weddings a
birthday parties. These titles are available in 7
languages.
Selecting the Desired Language
After displaying the Title Menu... (> 15)
Press the [ITEM] Button repeatedly to
select [LANGUAGE FOR TITLE].
2 Press the [SET] Button to select the
desired language.
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3 Press the [MENU] Button twice to exit
the Menu Function.
When you exit the Title Menu after changing the
language of the title, the type of Date/Time/Title
Indication (+ 24) or change the title itself (= 57),
its size (3 58) or lts colour (-3 57), the Date/Time/Title
indication remains displayed.
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Atter displaying the Title Menu... (= 15)
Press the [ITEM] Button repeatedly to
select [TITLE] ©.
2 Press the [SET] Button to select the
desired title.
® The titles change in the order shown below.
(In the other available languages, they are
arranged in the same order.)
[HOLIDAY] — [HAPPY BIRTHDAY] ——
[WEDDING] —> [FAMILY] —> [PARTY] —>
[THE END] —> [CONGRATULATIONS] ——»
[MERRY CHRISTMAS] —— [HAPPY MEMORIES]
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3 Press the [MENU] Button twice to exit
the Menu Function.
Selecting the Desired Colour of the
Title
You can select the colour of the title from among 8
colours.
After displaying the Title Menu... (= 15)
Press the [ITEM] Button repeatedly to
select [COLOUR] ©.
5 Press the [SET] Button to select the
desired colour.
* The colours for the title change in the following
order:
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the Menu Function.
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| Effect Mode Indications, Manual White Balance Mode
Hd Indication, and Manual Focus Mode indication do not
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Press the [DATE/TITLE] Button to make |
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Using the Tape Counter
Indication
The Tape Counter Indication is convenient for the
following 2 purposes: For Checking the Elapsed Tape
Time (described below), for Using the Memory Stop
Function (> 61).
Checking the Elapsed Tape Time
The Elapsed Tape Time Indication shows the amount of
time that has elapsed during recording or playback.
Press the [MEMORY] Button repeatedly
until the Elapsed Tape Time Indication
Q is dispiayed on the LCD Monitor.
2 Press the [RESET] Button before
starting to record or play back to reset
the Elapsed Tape Time Indication to
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*When recording or playback starts, the elapsed
tape time is indicated in hours, minutes and
seconds. During playback of parts of the tape on
which no recording has been made, this indication
does not change. | |
®Taking out the cassette or removing the Battery
automatically resets the indication to [0:00.00].
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Every press of the [MEMORY] Button changes the Tape
Counter Indication in the following order:
During Recording and Recording Pause A)
© Elapsed Tape Time Indication (initial setting)
@ Memory Stop Indication and Elapsed Tape Time
Indication (=» 61)
O No Counter Indication (In this mode, only the |
following indications can appear on the LCD Monitor,
Operation Mode Indications, Warning/Alarm
Indications, Programme AE Mode Indications,
Manual Focus Mode Indication, Manual White
Balance Mode Indication and Zoom Magnification
indication.However, when turning on the Movie
Camera, alt indications appear for a few seconds to |
inform you of the selected settings.)
© No Counter Indication (In this mods, only the
Operation Mode Indications and Warning/Alarm
Indications can appear on the LCD Monitor.
However, when turning on the Movie Camera, all
indications appear for a few seconds to inform you of
the selected settings.)
During Playback
© Elapsed Tape Time Indication (initial setting)
@ Memory Stop Indication and Elapsed Tape Time
Indication (+ 61)
© No Counter indication (In this mode, only the
Operation Mode indications and Werning/Alarm
Indications can appear on the LCD Monitor.)
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Using the Memory Stop Function
This function is convenient for temporarily marking a
tape position during recording or playback so that you
can easily find it again later for playback.
1 Pressthe [RESET] Button during
recording or playback at the desired
tape position to reset the Elapsed Tape
Time Indication to [0:00.00].
2 Press the [MEMORY] Button so that the
Memory Stop Indication [M] @ appears
in front of the Elapsed Tape Time
Indication.
| e[M] means Memory.
3 During playback:
Press the [STOP] Button to stop
playback.
During recording:
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
to switch the Movie Camera over to the
Recording Pause Mode.Then, press the
[VCR/CAMERA] Button to switch the
Movie Camera over to the VCR Mode
(the [VCR] Lamp lights.)
4 Press the [>> ] or [<<] Button.
*The tape automatically stops approximately at the
[M0:00.00] position.
D Pressthe [PLAY] Button to start
playback.
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Dubbing (Copying)
By connecting the AV Cable (supplied), you can copy
the cassette recorded with this Movie Camera onto a
VCR.
1 Connect the AC Adaptor.
2 Insert the recorded cassette into the
Movie Camera and put it in the VCR
Mode.
3 Insert an unrecorded cassette into the
VCR and put it in the Recording Pause
Mode.
4 Start playback on the Movie Camera.
5 Start recording on the VCR.
After reaching the end of the original recording:
Stop recording on the VCR.
7 Stop playback on the Movie Camera.
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® As the picture quality on the dubbed cassette is
slightly reduced, we recommend that you select the
standard speed (SP Mode) on the VCR for dubbing.
(SP means Standard Play.)
elf your VCR is equipped with an Edit Switch, turn it on
to ensure optimum picture quality of the dubbed
cassette.
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Precautions, Technical Information, etc.
Precautions
Precautions for the Movie Camera
In the event of abnormal operation (0.9. If the unit emits smoke ar
an unusual smell}, immediately stop operating the unit and
consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600.
H To prevent fire, electric shock and
malfunction, observe the foilowing
points: |
*Do not disassemble the Movie Camera or make any alterations
to it.
eKeap away from water.
eDo not insert any foreign objects.
eDo not cover with a cloth during use.
eDo not subject to strong vibrations or mechanical shocks.
*Do not use in places with oily smoke and a lot of dust.
¢|f a thunderstorm approaches, stop using the Movie Camera. (It
you are using the AC Adaptor, disconnect if from the AC mains
socket taking care not to touch any metal parts.)
®Do not use near magnetized equipment.
#Do not use near a radio or TV.
eDo not use with the cassette compartment facing down.
eDo not aim the Lens or Finder directly at the sun: the lens
collects light and the resulting heat could deform internal
precision parts and cause irreparable damage to the Movie
Camera.
eDo not leave in a closed car on a summer day.
The inside temperature becomes higher than you imagine and
this could damage the Movie Camera.
eDo not wash it with water,
Water might leak into the Movie Camera and cause an electric
shock or fire,
*Do not use a cleaning fluid, benzine, thinner or other chemicals
tor cleaning. They might not only change the colour and damage
the surface of the camera body, but might also increase the risk
of fire if there is an open flame or heater nearby.
HM Precautions for Storing the Movie
Camera
Be sure to take out the cassette and remove the Battery before
storing.
Avoid the following places: |
ePlaces with high temperature and high relative humidity
Recommended temperature: 15°С-25°С
Recommended relative humidity: 40%-60%
ePlaces exposed to direct sunlight |
en direct contact with rubber or plastic products for a long time
ein reach of children
Precautions for the AC Adaptor
E Observe the following points:
¢Use only for the specified Movie Camera and Battery.
e Do not handle with wet hands,
To unplug the Mains Cable, be sure to pull it out by the plug, not
by the cable.
¢Do not forcefully bend the cables or alter them.
Do not operate very close to a radio, TV etc.
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Precautions for the Battery
The Battery's ability to generate electric energy is based on a
chemical reaction. If the Battery is incorrectly handled, it could
cause leakage, excessive rise in temperature, fire or explosion.
M Observe the Following Points:
eUse only the specified AC Adaptor or Car Battery Charger to
charge the Battery, and use the Battery only for this Movie
Camera. |
*eWhen you have finished using the Movie Camera, be sure to
remove the Battery.
If you leave the Battery attached to the Movie Camera, a smail
amount of electricity is consumed even if the [POWER] Switch
is turned in, and this reduces the Battery's charge, Leaving the
Battery attached to the Movie Camera for a very long time could
discharge it excessively and this could make charging
impossible.
*Do not allow metal objects such as keys and necklaces to
touch the battery terminals.
Short-circuiting may occur and generate heat, and this could
cause the Battery to explode. Be especially careful when
storing or carrying the Battery in a bag.
¢Do not deform or alter the Battery.
*When the operation time even after proper charging is too short
for normal use, the service life of the Battery has reached its
end,
elf the Battery becomes too Warm, a protection function is
activated and it puts the Battery temporarily out of operation,
*Do not throw the Battery into a fire.
This could cause it to explode.
E Precautions for Storing the Battery
Avoid the following places, as they could shorten the service life
of the Battery:
* Places with extremely high temperature and high relative
humidity
Recommended temperature; 15°C-25°C:
Recommended relative humidity: 40%—60%
* Places with oily smoks and a fot of dust
The terminals of the Battery might rust.
e Before you store the Battery for a long time, perform playback
or other operations to completely use up the remaining charge
in the Battery. Then remove it from the Movie Camera and store
it. We recommend that you reactivate the Battery about once a
year by charging it and then completely using up the charge
before storing it again.
Precautions for the Cassette
When you have finished Using the Movie Camera, rewind the tape
10 the beginning and take the cassette out of the Movie Camera,
If you store the cassette for a long time, fast-forward and then
~ Tewind Ît at least once a year to expose the tape to fresh air.
Observe the following points to prevent deformation of the
cassette case and deterioration of the picture and sound quality,
* Do not subject the cassette to strong vibration or mechanical
shocks.
¢Do not place it near magnetized equipment,
* Avoid places where the temperature can become very high.
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Causes of Condensation and
Remedy
When condensation has formed inside the Movie Camera and on
the tape, recording becomes impossible, In addition, the tape
might remain In contact with the heads and this could seriously
damage the Movie Camera.
E Main Causes of Condensation
e When the Movie Camera is brought from a cold to a warm place,
eWhen the Movie Camera is taken outdoors from inside an air-
conditioned car or house.
eWhen the heating is turned on in a cold room.
eWhen the Movie Camera is exposed to the cold breeze from an
air-conditioner.
*When the Movie Camera is in a very hot or humid place or in a
place with steam.
Ш Symptoms of Condensation
When turning on the Movie Camera, the Condensation Indication
[U10/[§]] appears on the LCD Monitor.
(A few seconds later, the Movie Camera automatically turns itself
off.)
BE Remedy as Follows:
1. Take out the cassette.
2. Keep the Cassette Compartment open and wait à few hours.
3. À few hours later, turn on the Movie Camera and confirm that
the Condensation Indication is not displayed any more.
For added safety, wait about 1 more hour.
NM To Prevent Condensation from Forming
When bringing the Movie Camera from a very cold to a warm
place, keep it in a tightly closed plastic bag or something similar
for 1 to 2 hours before using it again.
MN When the Lens Is Fogged up
Turn the Movie Camera on and wait for about 1 hour until it has
reached about the same temperature as its surroundings.
Video Head Clogging and Remedy
If the video heads become dirty and clogged with dust, the
picture quality deteriorates.
B® Symptoms of Dirty Video Heads
e When turning on the Movie Camera, the [U11/6] Indication
appears on the LCD Monitor for the first few seconds.
eWhen playing back a cassette on the Movie Camera and
watching the picture on a connected TY, white noise bars
appear in the picture. However, if the heads are extremely dirty,
the playback picture cannot be seen at all.
Mm Remedy as Follows:
Use a video head cleaning cassettes to clean the heads, Carefully
follow the instructions for its use as too much cleaning wears
down the heads. The removal of head cleaning tape is not
covered by warranty. if the playback picture is not clear after
cleaning, it means that the video heads are worn out. Consult the
Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600.
How the White Balance ( Ting)
Adjustment Works
Video recording takes place under various light
sources, from sunlight as the main natural light source
to a wide range of artificial light sources such as :
fluorescent lamps. As each of these light sources has a
different colour temperature, each of them gives the
colours of the subject a slightly different tint.
Human eyes can easily adjust to different kinds of
lighting and recognize an object as having the same
colour, even under different light sources.
The eye of the Movie Camera (lens), however, cannot
adapt to the change in lighting and Is influenced by the |
lighting. Therefore, depending on the light source, the
picture is recorded with a bluish or reddish tint. To
minimize the influence of the lighting on the colours of
the subject, an adjustment called White Balance
Adjustment is necessary.
M Auto White Balance
| This Movie Camera offers both Auto White Balance
Adjustment and Manual White Balance Adjustment.
When the Movie Camera is in the Full Auto Mode, the
Internal system of the Movie Camera automatically
determines the temperature of the light and
compensates the tint of the subject accordingly. White is
the basic colour by which the tint is determined. ;
Because this adjustment is performed based on the
white colour, it is called White Balance Adjustment. The
optimum settings of several light sources are stored in
the memory of the Movie Camera. The internal
microcomputer compares the colour temperature of the
light received by the White Balance Sensor positioned
on the front of the Movie Camera with the colour stored
in memory, and selects the setting for the most similar
tint.
Be carefui not to cover the White Balance Sensor with
your hand, etc.
E Manual White Balance
Although this Movie Camera stores the optimum .
settings for several light sources in memory to correctly
judge the white colour, it cannot cope with all light
sources. Therefore, to record under those types of
lighting (= 45, 47) which cannot be correctly adjusted
with Auto White Balance Adjustment, use Manual White
Balance Adjustment (> 46).
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How the Focus Adjustment
Works
If you look at an object through a magnifying glass and
move it closer or further away from your eye, you will
reach a point where the object becomes clearly visible.
Being focused or in focus means that the subject can
be seen with optimum clarity and sharpness. The
distance between the lens and the point wheres the rays
‘of light come together is called Focal Distance or Focal
Length and depends on the size and shape of the lens.
Human eyes have lenses too, and when we look at
objects at different distances, the shape of these lenses
changes automatically so that we can always see the
objects clearly.
E Auto Focus Adjustment
The image of the subject enters the Movie Camera
through the lens and is converted into an electrical
signal (video signal) for recording onto tape. Based on
this signal, the Auto Focus System automatically
adjusts the focal distance by moving the focusing lens
forward or backwards.
The focus is adjusted on the subject in the centre of the
Finder.
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Function
O Focusing Lens @ CCD image Sensor
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O Focusing Lens Motor @Picture Signal for
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(D Image area on which the Auto Focus Function
adjusts the focus
When you aim the Movie Camera at the subject that you
want to record, the microprocessor determines (based
on the information about the vertical contours in the
picture signal received by the CCD Image Sensor)
whether the subject in the middie of the picture is
properly focused. If not optimally focused, it quickly
moves the focusing lens in tiny steps from the previous
focus setting €) or (Y until the vertical contours of the
subject become sharpest O).
8 As this Movie Camera automatically adjusts the focus
based on the information on the subject's vertical
contours, precise focusing is not possible for subjects
with weak vertical contours (= 45).
e Unlike the human eye, the Movie Camera's Auto
Focus System cannot change the focus from a distant
to a close subject instantaneously.
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E Warning/Alarm Indications
© Condensation (= 65)
@ Video Head Clogging (= 65)
© Remaining Battery Power
When the last segment of this indication has disappeared, the
Movie Camera automatically switches off. Replace the Battery
with a fully charged one.
© Cassette
No cassette is inserted. Or the tab of the inserted cassette is
broken out. insert a cassette with an intact tab.
© Buiit-in Lithium Battery (= 25)
The built-in Lithium Battery is exhausted. Charge it,
@ End of the Tape
When the tape has reached its end, this indication appears.
Insert a new cassette,
@ Antl-Ground Recording (+ 40)
© General Warning/Alarm Indication (= 55)
If you have selected the Mirror Mode (> 55) on the Main Menu
and record with the LCD Monitor facing forward, this indication
appears on the LCD Monitor and in the Finder instead of the
actual Warning/Alarm Indication and Error Code.
© Error Code
(Error codes are information for service personnel.)
eif the [F] Indication with a 2-digit number appears on the LCD
Monitor or in the Finder, à malfunction has occurred.
elf the indicated error code is between [F01] and [FOS], the
Movie Camera will turn off automatically one minute after the
[CAMERA] Lamp has started to flash.
olf the indication is [F51] or [F52], the Movie Camera will not turn
off automatically,
FO1: Locked Take Up-Aisel
FO2: Locked Supply-Reel
FO3: Locked Unloading Mechanism
F04: Locked Loading Mechanism
РО5: Locked Cylinder
F51: Locked Focus Motor
F52: Locked Zoom Motor
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M Recording and Playback Indications
D Recording Mode (large indication) (= 26)
@ Recording Mode (small Indication) (= 26)
® Tape Movement during Recording (> 26)
® Recording Pause Mode (large indication) (+ 26)
O Recording Pause Mode (small indication) (= 26)
@ Recording Check Mode (+ 28)
D Index Signal Recording Mode
An index signal is automatically recorded (and the [IND EX]
Indication flashes brisfly on the LCD Monitor or in the Finder while
it is being recorded) when you:
* Turn the Movie Camera on and start recording.
eStart recording after inserting a cassette,
* Press the [VCR/CAMERA] Button to change from the VCR to
the Camera Made or vice versa,
The recording of index signals makes it possible to use the VHS
Index Search or Intro Scan Function during playback on a VCR
equipped with these functions.
(Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.)
@ Playback Mode (+ 32) / Camera Search Mode
(+ 29)
@ Раз! Forward/Cue Mode (+ 36, 37)
D Rewind/Review Mode (> 36, 37) /
Camera Search Mode (= 29)
E Still Playback Mode (+ 37)
O Elapsed Tape Time (+ 59)
When the tape is rewound further than the Elapsed Tape Time
Position [0:00.00], the minus sign [-] appears in front of the
Elapsed Tape Time Indication
@) Elapsed Tape Time with activated Memory Stop
Function (+ 61)
6) Remaining Tape Time (+ 18)
€) Tape Length (> 17)
€ Date and Time (+ 23)
@ Title (small indication) (+ 58)
& Title (large indication) (= 58)
@ Recording Speed Mode (+ 17)
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@ Zoom Magnitication (+ 30)
D Manual White Balance Mode (= 46)
@ Manual Recording Mode (-> 46, 48)
@ Sports Mode (+ 49)
@ Portrait Mode (+ 50)
@ Low Light Mode (+ 50)
€) Manual Focus Mode (-» 48)
€) Power Save Mode (> 39)
€) Digital Zoom Mode (+ 42)
€ Negative Mode (=> 43)
€ Solarisation Mode (> 43)
@ sepia Mode (> 43)
@ Black-and-White Mode (=> 43)
@ Digital Fade Mode (— 44)
@® Recording Mode (large indication) (= 55)
@ Recording Mode (small indication) (= 55)
© Recording Pause Mode (large indication)
(+ 55)
{Recording Pause Mode (small indication)
(+ 55)
® The above indications ® to DB are only displayed when
recording in the Mirror Made.
0) Demonstration Mode
Demonstration Mode
If you connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera,
tum the Movie Camera on without any cassette
inserted, and leave it on for approximately 10 minutes
without performing any operation, it automatically
switches over to the Demonstration Mode. The Movie
Camera remains in this mode until you turn it off and
disconnect the AC Adaptor.
HM Cancelling the Demonstration Mode
Turn in the [POWER] Switch to turn the Movie Camera
off. Then turn it out again while pressing the [STOP]
Button.
E Reactivating the Demonstration Mode
While pressing the [PLAY] Button, turn out the [POWER]
Switch. The Demonstration Mode starts after 6
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Optional Accessories
1. VW-VBS10E (Ni-Cd Battery)
HHR-V211 (Ni-MH Battery)
2. VW-VBS20E (Ni-Cd Battery)
HHR-V212 (Ni-MH Battery)
Car Battery Charger
Car Battery Cord
RF-Adaptor
Video DC Light (requires the Shoe Adaptor for
attaching to the Movie Camera)
7. Shoe Adaptor (for attaching the Video DC Light)
8. Filter Kit
9. Tele Conversion Lens -
10. Wide Conversion Lens
11. Standard Tripod
12. Cassette Adaptor
13. Video Titler
14. Colour Video Printer
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Some accessories are not available in some countries.
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Specifications
VHS-C Movie e Camera
Information for r your safety
Power Source: 4 8 у / Battery) * Lo
6.0 V (AC Adaptor) 5
Power Consumption: 6.3 W (during recording E
using the LCD Monitor) 3
(Battery Operation) 4.9 W (during recording i
using the Finder) Fi
Tape Format: “Vhs: с Cassette‘
Recording/Playback Time: LP: 2 hours with EC60
VIDEO
Television System: ССВ; 625 lines, 50 fields
PAL colour signal
Output Level: VIDEO OUT (PHONO);
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm terminated
AUDIO
Output Level/ AUDIO QUT (PHONO);
Impedance: —6 dBV (47 kohm loaded)
less than 1 kohm
Audio Track: 1 track (Normal -- Monaural)
Image Sensor: 1/4-inch CCD image Sensor
Lens: 21:1 Wide-angle Power Zoom
Lens (Optical capability)
F1.6
Focal Length; 3.8--79.8 mm
Digital Al Auto Focus/Auto Iris
Filter Diameter; 43 mm
Finder: 2.5-inch Colour LCD Monitor
0.5-inch Electronic Finder
Standard illumination: 1,400 Ix .
Minimum Required
llumination: 0.5 Ix (Low Light Mode)
Operating Temperature: OC-40C
Operating Humidity: 10-80%
Weight: Approx. 850 g
(without Battery)
Dimensions: Approx. 102 (W)x 127 (H)x
256 (D) mm
Information for your safety
AC Bape
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| ; AC 100-240 V,50/60Hz ©
4 Power Consumption: 25W A
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3 ОС 4.8 М, 1.2 А ©
& (Battery Charging) :
Se Te ey
Approx. 210 g
(without AC Mains Cable)
Dimensions: Approx. 72 (W) x39 (H)x
143 (D) mm
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Before Requesting Service
Power Source
Symptom Cause Action Page
Movie Camera does not turn on. ® When using Battery as power source: Attach fully charged Battery. 13
| Attached Battery is discharged.
Movie Camera has turned off № Recording was paused for more than Turn in (POWER; Switch to turn Movie
automatically. 6 minutes. Camera off and then turn it out again to 27
tum Movie Camera on.
Movie Camera quickly turns off. » Condensation has formed inside Movie Wait until condensation has cleared up 65
Camera. (approximately 2--3 hours).
Cassette
Remaining Tape Time indication is ~~ IM Tape length of inserted cassette is not Select correct tape length. 17
not correct. correctiy selected.
X-ray inspection was done at airport. }> No, it has no adverse influence, _
Did it affect cassettes?
When playing back stored cassette, # Cassette may have been magnetized by Unfortunately, there is no remedy. 64
picture is distorted, other equipment, Store cassettes correctiy,
P Cassette was stored in unsuitable place. Unfortunately, there is no remedy. 64
Store cassettes correctly.
Recording
No picture appears in Finder. Y LCD Monitor is open Securely close LCD Monitor.
(Except when recording with LCD Monitor 19
facing forward).
Picture on LCD Monitor is not clear. » Picture quality is not properly adjusted. Adjust picture quality. 20
Movie Camera is turned on butno W Power Save Functions have become Hold Movie Camera again in horizontal
picture appears in Finder. activated. position. Or set [APS] on Main Menu 39
[MAIN MENU] to [OFF].
Recording does not start when Tab of inserted cassette is broken out. Insert cassette with intact tab.
pressing Recording Start/Stop Or cover hole with two layers of 18
Button. adhesive tape,
Date/Time or Title Indication is not ® Incorrect operation of [DATE/TITLE] and/or | Press [MENU] Button and set the
displayed on LCD Monitor or In [MENU] Button. ~ desired Date/Time/Title Indication, and 23
Finder. then press [DATE/TITLE} Button so that
Date/Time/Title Indication appears.
Date/Time Indication is not displayed » Built-in Lithium Battery is discharged. Charge built-in Lithium Battery. 25
on LCD Monitor or in Finder.
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Playback
Symptom Cause Action Page
When playing back from Movie » [POWER] Switch of Movie Camera is not Turn [POWER] Switch out and press
Camera to connected TV, no turned out. (VCR/CAMERA] Button so that [VCR] a2
playback picture is reproduced on Lamp lights,
TV.
When playing back from Movie P Tape is loose. Tighten tape. 16
Camera to connected TY, playback
picture is distorted or contains noise P Video heads are dirty, Clean video heads with optional video 65
bars. head cleaning cassette,
Picture is not in colour. » Colour adjustment on TV is not made Adjust colour control on TV. __
properiy.
> Tracking is not adjusted correctly. Adjust tracking correctly. 36
Remote Controller
Remote Controller does not work. F- Button-type battery in Remote Replace button-type battery with a 53
Controller is exhausted. new CR2025 battery.
# Strong light falls on Remote Controller Prevent strong light from falling on 59
and/or Movie Carnera. Remote Controller and/or Movie Camera.
Demonstration Mode
Movie Camera remains in ? Demonstration Mods is designed for Turn in [POWER] Switch and then turn it
Demonstration Mode. explaining the functions of this Movie out again while pressing [STOP] Buttan. 71
Camera.
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