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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this
. Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully
and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls
and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat
different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Information for Your Safety
Movie Camera
® The rating plate is on the underside of the
- Movie Camera.
AC Adaptor
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For your safety, please read the following
text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three- -pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted i in
this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, please
ensure that the replacement fuse has a
rating of 5-amperes and it is approved by
“ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark és» or the BSI
mark Y on the body of the fuse.
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the plug.must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained. A
replacement fuse cover can be purchased
from your local Panasonic Dealer.
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The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances should either of these
wires be connected to the earth terminal of the
three-pin plug, marked with the letter E or the
Earth Symbol —.
" Before Use
Remove the Connector Cover as follows
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1. Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver.
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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.
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or
other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use may
infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose
of private use, recording of certain material
may be restricted.
HM Carefully read the Operating
instructions and use the Movie Camera
correctly.
es Windows? is a trademark of Microsoft
Corporation U.S.A.
e SD Logo is a trademark.
e 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 of their
respective corporations.
Contents—Basic Operations
Check List for the Standard Accessories ..... 4
Controls and Functions. .................. 5
The 3 Types of Power Supply. ............. 8
1) Supplying Power from an AC Mains
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2) Supplying Power from the Cigarette Lighter
SocketinaCar .................. 0... 8
3) Supplying Power with the Battery ........ 10
Inserting the Cassette... .................. 12
@ILPMode....... coi a. 13
Using the Viewfinder... .................. 14
Using the LCD Monitor ................... 14
Using the Menu Screen .................. 16
Menu Functions ................. 0e 006 18
Setting the Dateand Time ................ 22
Adjusting the Brightness and Colour Level
of the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder ........... 23
Recording (Filming) ..................... 24
Checking If the Picture Is Recorded... ...... 26
Recording Backlit Scenes. ................ 26
Recording Yourself ...................... 28
Focusing on the Subject Manually .......... 28
Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the
Recording Angle ...................... 30
Recording Still Pictures on the Cassette ..... 30
Recording in the Wide-Screen Format ....... 34
Recording with Minimised Camera Shake .... 34
Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the
Movie Camera........... FE 36
Searching for a Scene That You Want to
PlayBack :............ .. inn. 36
e Adjusting the Sound Volume ............ 37
Playing Back in Slow Motion. .............. 38
Playing Back Still Pictures and Advancing
Тпет Опе Бу Опе..................... 38
Playing Back on a TV .................... 40
After USE... oa 40
Contents—Advanced Operations |
Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording
Pause ........oeereserve re rervreee.. 42
Searching for the End of the Recorded Part on
a Cassette. .........— —2rerreecerree.. 42
Searching for the Beginning of Recorded
Scenes Marked with Index Signal. ........ 44
Starting to Record with Gradually Appearing
Pictureand Sound. .................... 46
Ending the Recording of a Scene with Gradually
Disappearing Picture and Sound ............ 46
Recording in Special Situations ............ 48
Recording with Special Effects ............. 50
Recording with Natural Colours ............ 60
Adjusting the White Balance Manually ....... 60
Adjusting the Shutter Speed Manually ....... 62
Adjusting the Iris (F Number) Manually ...... 62
Recording with Fixed Brightness ........... 64
Other Convenient Functions. . ............. 64
Adding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette . . 66
Using the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card .... 68
Using the Movie Camera as
a Digital Still Camera. .................. 70
Copying Cassette Pictures onto a
MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card ...... 72
Copying Still Pictures from the
MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card
onto the Cassette ................. 2... 74
Playing Back Pictures Recorded on the
MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card ...... 76
Inserting Titles ........ iii ae 78
Creating Titles. ..........e.ee.ereoereas 80
Erasing Pictures Recorded on the
MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card ...... 82
Preventing the Accidental Erasure of Pictures
on the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card .. 84
Making the Unusable MultiMediaCard or SD
Memory Card Usable ...........eeo es... 84
Writing Printing Information on a
MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card ...... 86
Using the Supplied USB Reader Writer for
SD Memory Card. ........... o eeeeereas 88
About the USB Reader Writer for
SD Memory Card. ............ aaa 89
Processing and Modifying Photos (HotShots)/
Creating Original Messages (NetCard)..... 90
Installing HotShots or NetCard............. 91
Using the HotShots Application ............ 92
Using the NetCard Application ............. 94
Using the Pictures Recorded on the
MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card |
on the Computer ..........e merecen 96
Concerning the SD Memory Card Application
Software ........... iii 96
Concerning the MultiMediaCard and
SDMemoryCard............... co. 97
Remote Controller. ........... ese. 98
Contents—Editing В
Copying onto an S-VHS (or VHS) Cassette 102
Recording the Content of External Device ... 103
Using with Digital Video Equipment ........ 104
Copying with the Help of an Editing Controller... 105
Using the Movie Camera with a Video Printer .. 106
Using the Movie Camera with a Computer... 108
CautionsforUse ...................... 109
Glossary 2. AA 112
Indications... 1.220000 0 0001 re ae ea ce 0 6 115
Specifications . ........... ooo 119
Before Requesting Service
(Problems á Solutions) ................ 120
Optional Accessories ............. aa 123
Index ......... e... edson 124
Basic Operations Ш
Editing Ш Advanced Operations Ш
Miscellaneous/
Index Ш Care of Unit/Options Ш
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Check List for the Standard Accessories
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Nyy cee Remote Controller
(N2QAECO00006)
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(VSK0592)
RS Button-Type Battery (CR2025)
...... AC Mains Lead
(VJA0940)
Shoulder Strap (VFC3566)
DC Input Lead |
(K2GJ2DZ00010) -
Digital Video Head Cleaner
(VFK1451)
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Battery Pack
(VSB0419) Lens Cap (VYF2724)
Lens Cap Cord (VGQ2750)
AV Cable
(K2KC4CB00001) MultiMediaCard
(VFA0324)
S-Video Cable USB Reader Writer for
(K2KZ9BA00001) SD Memory Card
(BN-SDCAAE)
Edit Terminal CD-ROM: |
Conversion Adaptor < USB Reader Writer for SD
(VW-CE1E) Memory Card Programme,
| HotShots and NetCard
(VFF0092)
e For purchasing additional Battery Packs, see the list of optional accessories on p. 123.
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e |t couldn't be simpler!
Controls and Functions
For more details, see the pages indicated in brackets.
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€ LCD Monitor (p. 14, 23, 111)
Due to limitations in LCD production technology,
there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on
the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a
malfunction and does not affect the recorded
picture,
O Smart Accessory Shoe
The Video Flash (VW-FLH3E: optional) (р. 111) or
the Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E: optional), etc.
can be attached here. Power is supplied directly from
the Movie Camera when using an accessory
supported by the Smart Accessory Shoe. Remove
the Shoe Cover to attach these accessories.
e Do not touch the connector part of the Smart
Accessory Shoe.
€) Shoe Cover
When using the Shoe, remove the Shoe Cover by
sliding it in the direction of the arrow.
@ LCD Monitor Open Button [LCD OPEN] (p. 14)
© Backlight Button [BLC] (p. 26)
Play Button [>] (p. 36, 76)
© Still Button [STILL] (p. 31)
Pause Button [II] (p. 38, 76)
Q Fade Button [FADE] (p. 46)
Stop Button [IN] (р. 36, 76)
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© Forward Search Button [SEARCH+] (p. 42, 76)
Fast Forward/Cue Button [PD] (p. 36)
O Reverse Search Button [SEARCH-—]) (p. 42, 76)
Rewind/Review Button [<<] (p. 36)
Recording Check Button [(G]] (p. 26)
D) Microphone (built-in, stereo)
® Focus Ring (p. 28)
(D Lens Hood (p. 111)
® Lens
(D White Balance Sensor (p. 61, 113)
(D Focus Button [FOCUS] (p. 28)
D Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp (p. 25)
Ф Remote Control Sensor (p. 100)
D Title Button [TITLE] (p. 78)
| Multi-Picture Button [MULTI] (p. 52, 54, 76)
Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] {p. 56)
&@) Multi-Function Dial [PUSH]
(p. 16, 22, 23, 37, 39, 62)
é Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MNL/AE LOCK]
(p. 24, 28, 48, 60, 62, 64)
€) Menu Button [MENU] (p. 16)
€) White Balance Button [W.B] (p. 60)
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(2) Viewfinder (p. 14, 23, 111) | | €) Card Slot (p. 68)
: él) Card Slot Cover (p. 68)
Due to limitations in LCD production technology,
there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on’ Cassette Compartment Window (p. 12)
the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a | O) Grip Belt
malfunction and does not affect the recorded = You can adjust the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.
picture. E. When you open or close the Cassette Compartment,
- push down the buckle of the Grip Belt so that it does
E Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 14) not prevent the Cassette Compartment from opening
d closi letely.
@ Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] and closing completely
(p. 30, 70-75, 78-83)
O) Reset Button [RESET] (p. 120)
€) Battery Eject Button [BATTERY EJECT] (p. 11)
€) Operation Mode Lamps -
[CAMERA/VCR/CARD P.B] (p. 24, 36, 76)
€) Battery Holder (p..8, 10)
& Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 24)
€) Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE]
(p. 14, 24, 36, 40, 76)
€) Zoom Lever [W/T] (р. 30)
€) Tape/Card Photoshot Selector [TAPE/CARD]
(р. 30, 70—75)
€) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (p. 69)
€) Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] Ue 68)
€ Speaker (р. 37)
Pass your hand through the Grip Belt ánd adjust its |
length. Fold back the end of the Grip Beit to securely
fasten the velcro tape closure.
(D Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 12, 40)
CB Upper Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 12)
D) Lower Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 12)
( Shoulder Strap Holders
Before you go recording outside, it is recommended
that you attach the Shoulder Strap to prevent the
Movie Camera from dropping accidentally.
Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the
Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie Camera.
Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap back, pull it first
through the loop and then the Shoulder Strap Length
Adjuster.
Pull it out more than 2 em (1) from the Shoulder Strap
Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.
(D Tripod Receptacle
To mount the Movie Camera on an optional tripod.
(D Cassette Hoider (p. 12) -
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(p. 40, 102, 105, 106, 108)
Connect the S-VIDEO Cable to this socket to record
clearer pictures or view on the TV screen.
@ Edit Socket [EDIT@ (MINI) (p. 105, 106)
E) DV Terminal (i.LINK) [5] (p. 104)
Connect it to digital video equipment.
“LINK” is the name of the connector in accordance
with the IEFE1394-1995.
“3 is the logo marked on products conforming with
the “i.LINK” specifications.
@) Microphone Socket [MIC] (p. 111)
To connect an external microphone or audio
equipment. (Connecting to this socket deactivates the
built-in microphone.)
éP Audio-Video Input/Output Socket [AV IN/OUT]
(p. 40, 102, 105, 108)
Headphone Socket [PHONES] (p. 41)
When a cable is connected to this socket, the Movie
Camera's built-in speaker is turned off.
GQ) Digital Still Picture Terminal [D.STILL PICTURE]
(p. 108)
Lead
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of the DC Input
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the Movie Camera
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Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the
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to the AC Adaptor.
Connect the
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| Before disconnecting: the:AC Mains Lead; set the -
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CGP-D320 . 2h e 3h45min. (3h20min) $ 1h55min.(1h40min.) > 15min. . 45min.
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(A) Charging Time
Maximum Continuous Recording Time
© Intermittent Recording Time (The Intermittent Recording Time indicates the total recording time
possible when you start and stop recording repeatediy.)
© Time Before [QUICK] Lamp Stops Flashing (Quick Charge)
(2) Maximum Continuous Recording Time When [QUICK] Lamp Is Lit
(The times shown in the above chart are approximations. The figures in parentheses show the
recording time when using the LCD Monitor.)
The times listed above for your information indicate the duration of recording performed at an ambient
temperature of 20°C and 60% relative humidity. The charging time may be longer when you charge the
_ Battery at higher or lower temperature. py
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-eDuring: use:ánd charging, К the Battery | becomes: warm.
“The Movie Camera, too, becomes warm during use.
“When you tepeatedly stop and restart recording, the
recording time per Battery is shorter than listed above.
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charging is finished.
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when charging a quick-charge type battery. “When you. attach a | quiok-charge type battery t to the AC
e Charging is not possible when the DC Input Lead is | -Adaptor, the. [QUICK]: Lamp: starts:to flash. When the
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or [CHARGE] Lamps to flash or light up: this is “possible.
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with a click.
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The desired recording speed can be selected
with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING
SETUP] Sub-Menu. (p. 16)
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recording time is 1.5 times as long as in the
SP Mode.
Recording in the LP Mode does not deteriorate
may contain mosaic-like patterns and certain
functions may be restricted.
e As the recording track width in the LP Mode is
smaller than the head width, recording new
sound onto an already recorded cassette
(audio dubbing) (p. 66) is not possible.
the picture quality. However, the playback picture
ein the following cases, mosaic-like patterns may
appear in the playback picture, or the picture
may not be played back correctly:
*When a cassette recorded in the LP Mode on
this Movie Camera is played back on other
digital video equipment.
When a cassette recorded in the LP Mode on
other digital video equipment is played back on
this Movie Camera.
«When a cassette recorded in the LP Mode on
this Movie Camera is played back on digital
video equipment not featuring the LP Mode.
«In the Slow Motion or Still Advance Playback
Mode. (p. 38)
‚When using the Camera Search Function.
(p. 42)
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Remarks, etc.
; ‚eWhen inserting the. cassette, п make sure it faces, in the:
tight direction and then push it in until It stops: й
Press on the [PUSH Close the Lower ‘When you insert a cassette onto which: you have
CLOSE] Mark to close Cassette Compartment
the Upper Cassette Cover.
Compartment Cover.
The Cassette Holder with
the cassette slides back
inside,
Confirm that the
Cassette Holder has
retracted completely.
CLOSE
- recorded before, Use the Camera Search Function
- (P: 42) to search for the position from which you want
x When: you insert a. new: cassette, rewind the tapo i to
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Grip Belt in the direction of the arrow so that it
does not obstruct the opening and closing of the
Cassette Compartment.
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Compartment from opening completely, or it may
get caught under the Cassette Compariment Cover
and prevent it from closing properly.
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Remarks, etc.
3
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Adjust the angle of the LCD Monitor according to
the desired recording angle.
The LCD Monitor rotates upward a maximum of 180°
and downward a maximum of 90° from its normal
vertical position. Trying to forcefully rotate it beyond
this range could seriously damage the Movie
Camera.
Basic Operations Ш
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MODE
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* OFF
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Main-Menu Main-Menu Main-Menu
EE VCR FUNCT IONS
1. CAMERA SETUP I.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 1 ERASE PICTURE TITLE
2. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 2. CARD SETUP ? CARD EDITING
31 DIGITAL EFFECT 3. RECORDING SETUP 3. DISPLAY SETUP
4 CARD SETUP 4. AY INAQUT SETUP 4. OTHER FUNCTIONS
E MULTI-PICTURES EDISPLAY SETUP
6. RECORDING SETUP 8. OTHER FUNCTIONS
I. DISPLAY SETUP
à OTHER FUNCTIONS
9 DEMO MODE
| PRESS MENU TO EXIT
Ne 7
A
Remarks, etc.
Notes About the Settings Made on the Menu |
The settings you selected on the Menu are maintained -
Turn the [PUSH] Dial to
select the desired Sub-
Menu.
Turning the [PUSH] Dial
changes the highlighted
item.
SHUTTER/IRIS
«us»
| Mo
VOL/JOG
Press the [PUSH] Dial
to display the selected
Sub-Menu.
SHUTTERARIS
OL/JOG
‘disconnect the power supply unit (Battery or AC |
‘Adaptor) from the Movie Camera before turning it off, .
the selected settings may not be, maintained. |
- not possible, During playback, displaying Menu ls
possible, but not during recording:
to the combination of the. selected functions are.
“displayed i in dark blue. Е «5
Remote Controller. (p. 98)
Exiting the Menu
Press the [MENU] Button again.
MENU
Frown
_when you turn the Movie Camera off. However, if you
While the Menu is displayed, recording or playback is -
Settings for the menu item(s) that cannot be used ве
You can also perform these operations. by using g the ;
Basic Operations Ш
17
Menu Functions
The illustrations of the Menus are intended for explaining the functions; the actual Menus look somewhat different.
Camera Mode Menu
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[CAMERA FUNCTIONS]
CAMERA SETUP
DIGITAL EFFECT
CARD SETUP
MULTI-PICTURES
RECORDING SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP
OTHER FUNCTIONS
DEMO MODE
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[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu (1)
O Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (p. 48)
O Progressive Photoshot Mode
[PROGRESSIVE] (p. 32)
© Optical Image Stabilizer [STABILIZER]
(p. 34)
© Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (p. 31)
© Recording Mode [REC MODE] (p. 33)
@ Cinema-like Format Recording [CINEMA]
(p. 34)
@ Wide Mode [ASPECT] (p. 34)
© Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the Menu
changes back to the Main-Menu.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
PUNCTIONS E АААЩЕИОИ
POFF ON (M—errecr КОРЕ MULTI P-IN-P
DJ. > ---- YES WIPE MIX STROBE
---- YES GAINUP BW
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scan MODE FSTAOGE MANUAL
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PRESS MENU O
[ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu ©)
© Zebra Pattern [ZEBRA] (p. 64)
D Microphones Sensitivity Level [MIC LEVEL
ADJ.] (p. 64)
— ® Picture Adjustment [PICTURE ADJ.] (p. 64)
© Colour Bar [COLOUR BAR] (p. 64)
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu ®
® Digital Effects [EFFECT] (p. 50-59)
- [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu (4)
Q Picture Size [PICTURE SIZE] (p. 71)
— © Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (p. 70)
D Card Low Brightness [LOW LIGHT SHOT]
(p. 71) ВЕ |
If you set [LOW LIGHT SHOT] to [AUTO], dark
scenes can be recorded to appear lighter when
using the Card Photoshot Function.
Q Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (p. 80)
[MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu ©)
® Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE] (p. 52, 54)
{ Strobe Multi-Picture Speed [SPEED] (p. 52)
@) Swing Mode [SWING] (p. 53)
@ Position of Small Picture inside Normal
Picture [P-IN-P] (p. 56)
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" a |
¢@) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (p. 13) LB you pause recording
eeps
€) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC]
(p. 66, 114)
E) Scene Index Mode [SCENEINDEX] (p. 45)
@ Wind Noise Reduction [WIND CUT]
If you set [WIND CUT] to [ON], the noise of the
wind hitting the microphone is reduced.
However, this also causes a slight deterioration
of the sound reproduction in the bass range.
é Zoom Microphone [ZOOM MIC] (p. 31)
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu (7)
¢@ Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME] (p. 37)
€ Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (p. 117)
E) Counter Reset [C.RESET] (p. 114)
To reset the counter to zero.
However, the Time Code cannot be reset.
€) Display Mode [DISPLAY] (p. 117)
E) LCD Lighting Mode [LCD MODE] (p. 23)
6D LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment
[LCD/EVF SET] (p. 23)
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
69 Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (p. 101)
€) Recording Lamp [REC LAMP] (p. 25)
€3 Beep Sound [BEEP SOUND]
If you set [BEEP SOUND} to [ON], a
confirmation/alarm beep sound is emitted in the
following cases:
1 Beep
eWhen you start recording
eWhen you switch the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch
from [OFF] to [ON]
e\When you operate the Movie Camera in an
inappropriate way before or during recording
@ Shutter Effect [SHTR EFFECT] (p. 31)
€) Date and Time Setting [CLOCK SET] (p. 22)
€) Self-Recording [SELFSHOOT] (p. 29)
€) Red Eye Reduction [RED EYE REDUCTION]
(p. 111)
This reduces the “red eye” phenomenon which
results when the flashes emitted by the Video
Flash during recording make the pupils of
people recorded by the camera appear red.
[DEMO MODE] Sub-Menu ©)
@ Demonstration Mode [DEMO MODE]
If you connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie
Camera, set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to
[ON] without any cassette inserted, and leave it
on for approximately 10 minutes without
performing any operation, the Movie Camera
automatically switches over to the
Demonstration Mode to show its functions.
Pressing a button or performing some other
operation suspends the Demonstration Mode.
Leaving the Movie Camera again on for more
than 10 minutes without operating it, causes the
demonstration to start again.
Also, when you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] and
then exit the Menu, the demonstration starts.
To cancel the Demonstration Mode, insert a
cassette or set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].
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20
Menu Functions (Continued)
VCR Mode Menu
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ON PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS CARD SCTUPR 10 | RECORDING SETUP |
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A, DUB INPUT AV IN CODE
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LOBEV ---- YES RETURN Ä , VES
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VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
CARD SETUP
RECORDING SETUP
AV IN/OUT SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP
OTHER FUNCTIONS
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[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu (1)
@ Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (p. 42)
O Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (p. 72)
© Automatic Printing [AUTO PRINT] (p. 106)
@ Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (p. 44)
© Audio Output Mode [12bit AUDIO] (p. 67)
@ Audio Selector [AUDIO OUT] (p. 41)
This selects the audio channel.
@ Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the Menu
changes back to the Main- -Menu.
[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu O) |
Q Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (p. 71)
© Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (p. 80)
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu (3)
(D Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED]
(p. 103, 104)
To select the recording speed when inputting
digital signals and dubbing them. —
® Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC]
(p. 66, 104, 114)
© Audio Level [AUDIO LEVEL] (p. 67)
To adjust the audio volume level during audio
dubbing.
[AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu (4)
® AV Socket [AV JACK] (p. 41, 66)
This sets the method for inputting signals to
and outputting them from the Audio-Video
Input/Output Socket.
€) Audio Dubbing Input [A.DUB INPUT] (p. 66)
This sets the audio input method for audio
dubbing.
® AD Conversion Output [DV OUT] (p. 103)
This converts the analog signals into digital
signals and outputs them from the DV Terminal.
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu 6)
© Camera Data [REC DATA]
If you set [REC DATA] to [ON], the settings
(shutter speed, iris and white balance settings,
etc.) used during the recordings are displayed
during playback. [---] appears on the display when
there is no data. The setting information may not
displayed properly if the camera data of this
equipment is played back on other equipment.
The camera data will not be recorded in the
following cases:
«When the data is recorded from a Card to a tape.
*When the colour bar display appears.
«When recording proceeds with no input signals
supplied.
«When recording involves the use of the
S-Video or AY Input Socket.
When pictures with no camera data are
recorded using the DV Terminal.
«When displaying a list of titles. |
All the others items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu
are the same as those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-
Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu (6)
All items on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu are
the same as those on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-
Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
Card Playback Mode Menu
pr N
\
N RECORD TO TAPERP ---- YES
©. AUTO PRINT ---- YES
> PICTURE SEARCH ---- YES
© + FILE LOCK » ———— YES
, DPOF SETTING » ---- YES
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REMOTE PVCRI VCRS OFF
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RETUAN b ———— YES
PRESS MENU TG EXI]
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Card Playback Mode Main-Menu
[CARD FUNCTIONS]
ERASE PICTURE/TITLE
CARD EDITING
DISPLAY SETUP
OTHER FUNCTIONS
SON A
[ERASE PICTURE/TITLE] Sub-Menu (1)
© Selecting and Erasing a Picture
[ERASE PICTURE BY SELECTION] (p. 82)
© Erasing All Pictures
[ERASE ALL PICTURES] (p. 82)
© Selecting and Erasing a Title
[ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION] (p. 83)
O Returning to the Main Menu [RETURN]
If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the Menu
changes back to the Main-Menu.
[CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu (2)
© Recording to Cassette [RECORD TO TAPE]
(p. 74)
@ Automatic Printing [AUTO PRINT] (p. 106)
@ Searching a Picture [PICTURE SEARCH]
(p. 77)
© Setting the Lock [FILE LOCK] (p. 84)
© Setting DPOF [DPOF SETTING] (p- 86)
© Formatting a Card [CARD FORMAT] (p. 84)
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu (3)
All items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are
the same as those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-
Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu (4)
All items on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
are the same as those on the [OTHER
FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA
FUNCTIONS] Matn-Menu.
Basic Operations Ш
21
22
Setting the Date and Time
If you set [CLOCK SET] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [YES], the Menu shown below appears.
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2000
MONTH 10
DAY 15
HOUR 1 4
MIN 30
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
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For example: To set the clock to 15th October
2000, 14:30.
1 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to set to [2000].
The years change in the following order:
2000— 2001 —...— 2089 —2000—..
Press the [PUSH] Dial to select MONTHL
then turn it to set to [10].
Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [DAY], then
turn it to set to [15].
Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [HOUR],
then turn it to set to [14].
Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [MIN.], then
turn it to set to [30].
© © + © N
Press the [MENU] Button to finish the date
and time setting.
The operation of the clock starts from
[00] seconds.
Pressing the button one more time makes
the Menu disappear.
® As the time of the Movie Camera's built-in clock
Is subject to a slight imprecision, be sure to
check the time before recording. if the flashing
[&2] Indication appears, charge the built-in
lithium battery and set the date and time again.
® The clock employs the 24-hour system.
MN Charging the Built-in Lithium Battery
The built-in lithium battery maintains the operation
of the clock. When the [& ] Indication appears,
the built-in lithium battery is discharged. Charge
the discharged battery in the following way and
after charging is finished, set the date and time.
| Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie
Camera and to an AC mains socket. (p. 8)
2 Leave the Movie Camera turned off.
3 Leave the Movie Camera in this condition
for approximately 4 hours.
After charging for 4 hours, the built-in ithium
battery can power the clock for approximately
3 months.
Information for your safety
Ця WARNING | 5
+: THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS ES:
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Adjusting the Brightness and Colour Level of the LCD Monitor/
Basic Operations B
Viewfinder
If you set [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [YES], the following items are displayed.
4 N
LEVEL
[----!+1]
NESS
| - - — = [ + ]
[PRESS MENU TO RETURN]
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SHUTTERARIS
A
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LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]
To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. The
Bar Indication is divided into 8 steps. The more
vertical bars are shown, the brighter is the screen.
LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]
To adjust the colour saturation of the LCD screen.
The Bar Indication is divided into 8 steps. The
more vertical bars are shown, the stronger are the
colours.
Viewfinder Brightness [EVF BRIGHTNESS]
To adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder. The Bar
Indication is divided into 8 steps. The more vertical
bars are shown, the brighter is the screen.
1 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select the item
that you want to adjust.
2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial. Turning it increases
or decreases the number of vertical bars of
the Bar Indication.
Increasing the Brightness of the Whole LCD
Monitor Screen
Set [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-
Menu to [BRIGHT].
e These adjustments have no influence on the
actually recorded picture.
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