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Digital Video Camera Operating Instructions NV-MX300B Model No. NV-MX300B Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT8940 Caution for AC mains lead 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 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 Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13AMPERE SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician. 2 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 Ó. ∫ Before Use Remove the Connector Cover as follows. Connector Cover ∫ How to replace the Fuse 1. Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver. Fuse Cover 2. Replace the fuse and attach the Fuse Cover. Fuse Contents —Basic Operations Check List for the Standard Accessories . . . . . Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The 3 Types of Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1) Supplying Power from an AC Mains Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2) Supplying Power from the Cigarette Lighter Socket in a Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3) Supplying Power with the Battery . . . . . . . . Inserting the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ¥ LP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Brightness and Colour Level of the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . Recording (Filming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking If the Picture Is Recorded . . . . . . . . . Recording Backlit Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Focusing on the Subject Manually . . . . . . . . . . Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the Recording Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording Still Pictures on the Cassette . . . . . Recording in the Wide-Screen Format . . . . . . . Recording with Minimised Camera Shake . . . . Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the Movie Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Searching for a Scene That You Want to Play Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ¥ Adjusting the Sound Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing Back in Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing Back Still Pictures and Advancing Them One by One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing Back on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 8 8 8 10 12 13 14 14 16 18 22 23 24 26 26 28 28 30 30 34 34 36 36 37 38 38 40 40 70 72 74 76 78 80 82 84 84 86 88 89 90 91 92 94 96 96 97 98 Contents —Editing Copying onto an S-VHS (or VHS) Cassette . . Recording the Content of External Device . . . Using with Digital Video Equipment . . . . . . . . Copying with the Help of an Editing Controller . . . Using the Movie Camera with a Video Printer . . Using the Movie Camera with a Computer . . . 102 103 104 105 106 108 Contents —Advanced Operations ∫ WARNING ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws. 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. Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Searching for the End of the Recorded Part on a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Searching for the Beginning of Recorded Scenes Marked with Index Signal . . . . . . . . . Starting to Record with Gradually Appearing Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ending the Recording of a Scene with Gradually Disappearing Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . Contents —Miscellaneous/Care of Unit/Options 46 Cautions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before Requesting Service (Problems & Solutions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 42 42 44 Basic Operations AC Adaptor ≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor. ≥As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in well venti lated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. ∫ IMPORTANT 48 50 60 60 62 62 64 64 66 68 Advanced Operations Movie Camera ≥The rating plate is on the underside of the Movie Camera. ≥Windows® is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A. ≥SD Logo is a trademark. ≥Leica is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. ≥All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations. Recording in Special Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording with Special Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording with Natural Colours . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the White Balance Manually . . . . . . . Adjusting the Shutter Speed Manually . . . . . . . Adjusting the Iris (F Number) Manually . . . . . . Recording with Fixed Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . Other Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette . . Using the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card . . . . Using the Movie Camera as a Digital Still Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copying Cassette Pictures onto a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card . . . . . . Copying Still Pictures from the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card onto the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing Back Pictures Recorded on the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card . . . . . . Inserting Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erasing Pictures Recorded on the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card . . . . . . Preventing the Accidental Erasure of Pictures on the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card . . Making the Unusable MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card Usable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Writing Printing Information on a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card . . . . . . Using the Supplied USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About the USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Processing and Modifying Photos (HotShots)/ Creating Original Messages (NetCard) . . . . . Installing HotShots or NetCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the HotShots Application . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the NetCard Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Pictures Recorded on the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card on the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Concerning the SD Memory Card Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Concerning the MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing Information for Your Safety ∫ Carefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly. 109 112 115 119 120 123 Miscellaneous/ Care of Unit/Options 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. Index Dear Customer, 3 Check List for the Standard Accessories Controls and Functions For more details, see the pages indicated in brackets. : ; < = . . . . . . Remote Controller (N2QAEC000006) . . . . . . AC Adaptor . . . . . . (VSK0592) 2 4 3 Basic Operations AC Adaptor Set LCD OPEN . . . . . . Button-Type Battery (CR2025) 5 > ? @ A BLC 1 . . . . . . AC Mains Lead . . . . . . (VJA0940) 6 STILL ; . . . . . . Shoulder Strap (VFC3566) B 7 C TITLE FADE MULTI/P-IN-P ª . . . . . . DC Input Lead . . . . . . (K2GJ2DZ00010) 8 . . . . . . Digital Video Head Cleaner . . . . . . (VFK1451) . . . . . . AV Cable (K2KC4CB00001) . . . . . . . . . S-Video Cable . . . . . . . . . (K2KZ9BA00001) . . . . . . . . . Edit Terminal . . . . . . . . . Conversion Adaptor . . . . . . . . . (VW-CE1E) S SEARCH E MNL AE LOCK j VOL/JOG MENU F W.B G . . . . . . Lens Cap (VYF2724) Lens Cap Cord (VGQ2750) . . . . . . MultiMediaCard . . . . . . (VFA0324) . . . . . . USB Reader Writer for . . . . . . SD Memory Card . . . . . . (BN-SDCAAE) ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... CD-ROM: USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card Programme, HotShots and NetCard (VFF0092) ≥For purchasing additional Battery Packs, see the list of optional accessories on p. 123. 1 LCD Monitor (p. 14, 23, 111) 2 Smart Accessory Shoe The Video Flash (VW-FLH3E: optional) (p. 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. ≥Do not touch the connector part of the Smart Accessory Shoe. 3 Shoe Cover When using the Shoe, remove the Shoe Cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Play Button [1] (p. 36, 76) 6 Still Button [STILL] (p. 31) Pause Button [;] (p. 38, 76) ≥Order accessory and consumable items for all Audio Visual Products with ease and confidence either by telephoning our Customer Care Centre on 08705 357357 Mon–Friday 9:00am–6:00pm and Sat 9:00am–1:00pm ≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. ≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquires transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥It couldn’t be simpler! 8 Forward Search Button [SEARCHr] (p. 42, 76) Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] (p. 36) 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. 4 LCD Monitor Open Button [LCD OPEN] (p. 14) 5 Backlight Button [BLC] (p. 26) 4 PUSH 9 6 D SHUTTER/IRIS AUTO 5 1 . . . . . . Battery Pack . . . . . . (VSB0419) SEARCH i 7 Fade Button [FADE] (p. 46) 9 Reverse Search Button [SEARCHs] (p. 42, 76) Rewind/Review Button [6] (p. 36) Recording Check Button [S] (p. 26) : Microphone (built-in, stereo) ; Focus Ring (p. 28) < Lens Hood (p. 111) = Lens > White Balance Sensor (p. 61, 113) ? Focus Button [FOCUS] (p. 28) @ Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp (p. 25) A Remote Control Sensor (p. 100) B Title Button [TITLE] (p. 78) C Multi-Picture Button [MULTI] (p. 52, 54, 76) Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] (p. 56) D Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] (p. 16, 22, 23, 37, 39, 62) E Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MNL/AE LOCK] (p. 24, 28, 48, 60, 62, 64) F Menu Button [MENU] (p. 16) G White Balance Button [W.B] (p. 60) Stop Button [∫] (p. 36, 76) 5 H I Q ` R S-VIDEO IN/OUT MIC J S Z K T [ L U EDITE (MINI) _ a DV b \ c AV IN/OUT PHONES d ¥ D.STILL PICTURE Basic Operations Controls and Functions (Continued) e M N V O W P X ] Y H Viewfinder (p. 14, 23, 111) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. I Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 14) J Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] V Card Slot (p. 68) W Card Slot Cover (p. 68) X Cassette Compartment Window (p. 12) Y Grip Belt You can adjust the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. When you open or close the Cassette Compartment, push down the buckle of the Grip Belt so that it does not prevent the Cassette Compartment from opening and closing completely. ^ Z Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 12, 40) [ Upper Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 12) \ 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. 1 (p. 30, 70–75, 78–83) Q Zoom Lever [W/T] (p. 30) R Tape/Card Photoshot Selector [TAPE/CARD] (p. 30, 70–75) S Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (p. 69) T Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] (p. 68) U Speaker (p. 37) 6 a Edit Socket [EDITD (MINI)] (p. 105, 106) b DV Terminal (i.LINK) [¥] (p. 104) Connect it to digital video equipment. “i.LINK” is the name of the connector in accordance with the IEEE1394-1995. “¥” is the logo marked on products conforming with the “i.LINK” specifications. To connect an external microphone or audio equipment. (Connecting to this socket deactivates the built-in microphone.) [CAMERA/VCR/CARD P.B] (p. 24, 36, 76) (p. 14, 24, 36, 40, 76) (p. 40, 102, 105, 106, 108) Connect the S-VIDEO Cable to this socket to record clearer pictures or view on the TV screen. c Microphone Socket [MIC] (p. 111) K Reset Button [RESET] (p. 120) L Battery Eject Button [BATTERY EJECT] (p. 11) M Operation Mode Lamps N Battery Holder (p. 8, 10) O Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 24) P Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE] ` S-Video Input/Output Socket [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] d Audio-Video Input/Output Socket [AV IN/OUT] Pass your hand through the Grip Belt and adjust its length. Fold back the end of the Grip Belt to securely fasten the velcro tape closure. 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 cm 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off. (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. e Digital Still Picture Terminal [D.STILL PICTURE] (p. 108) ^ Tripod Receptacle To mount the Movie Camera on an optional tripod. _ Cassette Holder (p. 12) 7 Basic Operations AC Adaptor AC Mains Lead Battery-shaped Connector Slide the Viewfinder backward to its fully extended position and then tilt it upward. Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder. DC Input Lead Title The 3 Types of Power Supply 1) AC Adaptor (supplied) to supply power from an AC mains socket 2) Car Adaptor Cord (optional) to supply power from a Cigarette Lighter Socket in a car. 3) Battery (supplied) (p. 10) 1) Supplying Power from an AC Mains Socket Procedure Insert the Batteryshaped Connector of the DC Input Lead into the Battery Holder on the Movie Camera and slide it downward until it locks with a click. Remarks, etc. ≥Before disconnecting the AC Mains Lead, set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch on the Movie Camera to [OFF]. ≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long time, it becomes warm. However, this is normal. ≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown below. Connect the other end of the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor. Connect the other end of the AC Mains Lead to an AC mains socket. Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor. 2) Supplying Power from the Cigarette Lighter Socket in a Car Start the engine and then plug the Car Adaptor Cord into the Cigarette Lighter Socket. The use of the Car Adaptor Cord (VW-KA7E; optional) together with the AC Adaptor makes it possible to supply power to the Movie Camera in a car for recording and playback. It also allows charging the Movie Camera’s Battery. ≥After use, be sure to disconnect the Car Adaptor Cord from the Cigarette Lighter Socket. ≥Be sure to start the car engine before you connect the Car Adaptor Cord, otherwise the fuse may blow. ≥Use the DC Input Lead supplied with the AC Adaptor. ≥Quick-charging is not possible when the Car Adaptor Cord is connected to the AC Adaptor. ≥Also read the operating instructions of the Car Adaptor Cord. AC Adaptor Car Adaptor Cord DC Input Lead 8 9 CGR-D815 [QUICK] Lamp Title 3) Supplying Power with the Battery Before use, charge the Battery. When charging, do not connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor. 2 h. 4 h 30 min. 2 h 5 min. (1 h 50 min.) 3 h 45 min. (3 h 20 min.) 7 h. (6 h 5 min.) Procedure Place the Battery on the AC Adaptor and slide it horizontally until it stops. 1 h 5 min. (55 min.) 1 h 55 min. (1 h 40 min.) 3 h 30 min. (3 h 5 min.) 20 min. 15 min. 15 min. s 45 min. 45 min. 45 min. s A Charging Time B Maximum Continuous Recording Time C Intermittent Recording Time (The Intermittent Recording Time indicates the total recording time possible when you start and stop recording repeatedly.) D Time Before [QUICK] Lamp Stops Flashing (Quick Charge) E 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 20eC and 60% relative humidity. The charging time may be longer when you charge the Battery at higher or lower temperature. [100%] Lamp 1 55 min. (45 min.) E 2 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and to an AC mains socket. After the [POWER] Lamp has lighted, the [CHARGE] Lamp flashes. ≥The AC Mains Lead does not fit entirely into the AC Adaptor socket, however this has no effect on operation. Basic Operations CGP-D320 1 h 10 min. 1 h 45 min. (1 h 30 min.) D ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ AC Adaptor 1 h 30 min. C ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ VSB0419 (supplied)/ CGR-D220 B ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ CGP-D210 A ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Battery No. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording Remarks, etc. 3 When the [100%] Lamp on the AC Adaptor is lit, charging is finished. ≥When the [QUICK] Lamp is lit, approximately 45 minutes of continuous recording is possible. ≥The [QUICK] Lamp flashes and then remains lit only when charging a quick-charge type battery. ≥Charging is not possible when the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor. ≥It may take some moments for the [POWER] Lamp or [CHARGE] Lamps to flash or light up: this is normal and not a malfunction. POWER CHARGE QUICK 100% ≥During use and charging, the Battery becomes warm. The Movie Camera, too, becomes warm during use. ≥When you repeatedly stop and restart recording, the recording time per Battery is shorter than listed above. ≥If you do not use the Battery for a long time, please read “Precautions for Storage”. (p. 110) Quick Charge When you attach a quick-charge type battery to the AC Adaptor, the [QUICK] Lamp starts to flash. When the [QUICK] Lamp has stopped flashing and remains lit, approximately 45 minutes of continuous recording is possible. ≥The Battery model CGR-D815 (optional) is not quickcharge type battery. ≥If you use the Car Adaptor Cord (optional) (p. 8) to charge the Battery, quick-charging is not possible. When the Charge Lamps Flash alternately as Warning 4 Remove the Battery by sliding it in the opposite direction of Step 1. ≥Also disconnect the AC Mains Lead. 5 Slide the Viewfinder backward to its fully extended position and then tilt it upward. 6 Insert the Battery into the Battery Holder on the Movie Camera and slide it downward until it locks with a click. If the ambient temperature is extremely low or high, the Charge Lamps (the [100%] Lamp and the [QUICK] Lamp) on the AC Adaptor flash alternately. They also flash when some malfunction has occurred in the Battery or the AC Adaptor. For details, read “When the Charge Lamps on the AC Adaptor Flash as Warning”. (p.109) Removing the Battery from the Movie Camera While pressing the [BATTERY EJECT] Button, slide the Battery upward to remove it. ≥Be careful not to drop the Battery by accident. ≥Before removing the Battery, set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF]. BATTERY EJECT PUSH 10 [BATTERY EJECT] Button 11 The desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. (p. 16) If you select the LP Mode, the possible recording time is 1.5 times as long as in the SP Mode. Recording in the LP Mode does not deteriorate the picture quality. However, the playback picture may contain mosaic-like patterns and certain functions may be restricted. ≥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. PUSH CLOSE OPEN/EJECT Title Inserting the Cassette ≥In 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) Basic Operations ¥ LP Mode Procedure 1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 1 to the right and simultaneously open the Lower Cassette Compartment Cover until it clicks. The Cassette Holder slides out. Remarks, etc. 2 Insert the cassette with its window in position 2. 3 Press on the [PUSH CLOSE] Mark to close the Upper Cassette Compartment Cover. The Cassette Holder with the cassette slides back inside. Confirm that the Cassette Holder has retracted completely. 4 Close the Lower Cassette Compartment Cover. ≥When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in the right direction and then push it in until it stops. ≥When you insert a cassette onto which you have recorded before, use the Camera Search Function (p. 42) to search for the position from which you want to continue recording. ≥When you insert a new cassette, rewind the tape to the beginning before starting to record. If the Cassette Holder Does Not Slide Back In ≥Press on the [PUSH CLOSE] Mark and close the Upper Cassette Compartment Cover securely. ≥Turn the Movie Camera off and then on again. ≥Check if the Battery is discharged. If the Cassette Holder Does Not Slide Out 1 2 OPEN/EJECT Ejecting the Cassette ≥If the AC Adaptor or Battery is used to supply power, it is possible to insert or eject the cassette without turning on the Movie Camera. ≥Close the Lower Cassette Compartment Cover completely and then open it again. ≥Check if the Battery is discharged. PUSH CLOSE When opening or closing the Cassette Compartment, push down the buckle 3 of the Grip Belt in the direction of the arrow so that it does not obstruct the opening and closing of the Cassette Compartment. ≥Otherwise the Grip Belt may prevent the Cassette Compartment from opening completely, or it may get caught under the Cassette Compartment Cover and prevent it from closing properly. Preventing Accidental Erasure of Recordings Opening the cassette’s erasure prevention slider 4 (sliding it in the direction of the [SAVE] arrow) prevents recording. To record again, close the erasure prevention slider (slide it in the direction of the [REC] arrow). 3 4 REC SAVE OPEN/EJECT 12 13 Attaching the Lens Cap Eyepiece Corrector Knob 2 CAMERA VCR CARD P.B MODE ON OFF 3 Pass the longer loop of the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Attach the shorter loop to the Grip Belt. Basic Operations 1 You can hook the removed Lens Cap onto the Grip Belt. When not actually recording, always attach the Lens Cap to the Lens to protect it. Then pass the shorter loop of the Lens Cap Cord through the centre of the longer loop and pull tight. ≥Do not leave the Lens exposed to direct sunlight, as it could bundle the light beams and seriously heatdamage the CCD-Sensor. ≥Before you start recording, remove the Lens Cap. LCD OPEN Title Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust it to your eyesight so that the indications in the Viewfinder are clear and easy to read. Procedure 1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON]. ≥Due to limitations in production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder, however, these are not recorded on the tape. 2 Slide the Viewfinder backward to its fully extended position and then tilt it upward. Remarks, etc. 3 Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob. ≥Do not leave the Viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight, as its magnifying glass could bundle the light beams and seriously heat-damage the Viewfinder. ≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder. The Viewfinder can be tilted upward by up to approximately 75o. CAMERA VCR CARD P.B 75˚ 12:30:45 12:30:45 15.10.2000 15.10.2000 MODE ON OFF 12:30:45 15.10.2000 Using the LCD Monitor It is also possible to record while viewing the picture on the opened LCD Monitor. 1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON]. Relationship between Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Opening the LCD Monitor turns off the Viewfinder. Closing the LCD Monitor turns the Viewfinder on again. However, turning the LCD Monitor forward also turns on the Viewfinder again. (p. 28) ≥Due to limitations in production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen, however, these are not recorded on the tape. CAMERA VCR CARD P.B 2 Push the [LCD OPEN] Button and simultaneously turn out the LCD Monitor approximately 90x in the direction of the arrow. The Viewfinder turns off. 3 Adjust the angle of the LCD Monitor according to the desired recording angle. The LCD Monitor rotates upward a maximum of 180o and downward a maximum of 90o from its normal vertical position. Trying to forcefully rotate it beyond this range could seriously damage the Movie Camera. Push the LCD Monitor close until the [LCD OPEN] Button locks with a click. LCD OPEN MODE ON OFF 180˚ 14 Closing the LCD Monitor 90˚ 15 1 Camera Mode MODE ON OFF SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH AUTO CAMERA MNL VOL/JOG MENU W.B PRESS This Movie Camera displays the settings of various functions in Menus to make it easy to select the desired functions and settings. TO PRESS TO EXIT FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT Remarks, etc. 1 Press the [MENU] Button. When the [CAMERA] Lamp is lit, Camera Mode Menu is displayed. 1 When the [VCR] Lamp is lit, VCR Mode Menu is displayed. 2 When the [CARD P.B] Lamp is lit, Card Playback Mode Menu is displayed. 3 2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired SubMenu. Turning the [PUSH] Dial changes the highlighted item. MENU 3 Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the selected Sub-Menu. SHUTTER/IRIS SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH 5 Notes About the Settings Made on the Menu The settings you selected on the Menu are maintained when you turn the Movie Camera off. However, if you disconnect the power supply unit (Battery or AC Adaptor) from the Movie Camera before turning it off, the selected settings may not be maintained. ≥While the Menu is displayed, recording or playback is not possible. During playback, displaying Menu is possible, but not during recording. ≥Settings for the menu item(s) that cannot be used due to the combination of the selected functions are displayed in dark blue. ≥You can also perform these operations by using the Remote Controller. (p. 98) VOL/JOG VOL/JOG Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the item to be set. MENU CARD 1.ERASE PICTURE/TITLE 2.CARD EDITING 3.DISPLAY SETUP 4.OTHER FUNCTIONS EXIT Procedure 4 FUNCTIONS 1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 2.CARD SETUP 3.RECORDING SETUP 4.AV IN/OUT SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS PUSH Title Using the Menu Screen VCR FUNCTIONS MENU Main-Menu Main-Menu 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE AE LOCK 3 Card Playback Mode 2 VCR Mode Main-Menu Basic Operations CAMERA VCR CARD P.B Exiting the Menu Press the [MENU] Button again. Press the [PUSH] Dial to set the selected item to the desired mode. Every press moves the cursor [1] to the next mode. MENU SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG 16 VOL/JOG 17 Menu Functions The illustrations of the Menus are intended for explaining the functions; the actual Menus look somewhat different. Camera Mode Menu 1 CAMERA 9 : ; < SETUP PROG.AE OFF 5 7 N Ω º PROGRESSIVE OFF ON AUTO OFF ON STABILIZER OFF 24 120 D.ZOOM REC MODE NORMAL FRAME OFF ON CINEMA 4:3 16:9 ASPECT RETURN PRESS MENU ---- YES TO EXIT ADVANCED OFF ON ---- YES ---- YES OFF ON RETURN PRESS ---- YES TO EXIT MENU 4 > ? @ A = EFFECT CARD SETUP PICTURE SIZE 1568 1152 640 480 PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY LOW LIGHT SHOT OFF AUTO ---YES CREATE TITLE MENU ---- YES TO EXIT Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] CAMERA SETUP ADVANCED FUNCTIONS DIGITAL EFFECT CARD SETUP MULTI-PICTURES RECORDING SETUP DISPLAY SETUP OTHER FUNCTIONS DEMO MODE RETURN PRESS MENU P-IN-P STROBE B/W F G H I J ---- YES TO EXIT B C D E MULTI-PICTURES SCAN MODE STROBE MANUAL SPEED FAST NORMAL SLOW SWING OFF ON P-IN-P 1 2 3 4 RETURN PRESS MENU ---- YES TO EXIT [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 2 9 Zebra Pattern [ZEBRA] (p. 64) : Microphones Sensitivity Level [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] (p. 64) ; Picture Adjustment [PICTURE ADJ.] (p. 64) < Colour Bar [COLOUR BAR] (p. 64) [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu 3 = Digital Effects [EFFECT] (p. 50–59) [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu 4 1 Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (p. 48) 2 Progressive Photoshot Mode > Picture Size [PICTURE SIZE] (p. 71) ? Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (p. 70) @ Card Low Brightness [LOW LIGHT SHOT] 3 Optical Image Stabilizer [STABILIZER] (p. 34) 4 Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (p. 31) 5 Recording Mode [REC MODE] (p. 33) 6 Cinema-like Format Recording [CINEMA] (p. 34) 7 Wide Mode [ASPECT] (p. 34) 8 Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN] If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the Menu changes back to the Main-Menu. RECORDING REC SPEED AUDIO REC SCENEINDEX WIND CUT ZOOM MIC RETURN PRESS SETUP SP 12bit 2HOUR OFF OFF MENU LP 16bit DAY ON ON ---- YES TO EXIT K L M N O P 8 [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu 1 [PROGRESSIVE] (p. 32) (p. 71) If you set [LOW LIGHT SHOT] to [AUTO], dark scenes can be recorded to appear lighter when using the Card Photoshot Function. Q R S T U V W OTHER SETUP OFF TIME DATE COUNTER MEMORY TIMECODE C.RESET ---- YES DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT LCD/EVF SET ---- YES RETURN PRESS MENU RETURN PRESS DEMO FUNCTIONS REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF REC LAMP OFF ON BEEP SOUND OFF ON SHTR EFFECT OFF ON CLOCK SET ---YES SELFSHOOT NORMAL MIRROR RED EYE REDUCTION OFF ON MENU ---- YES TO EXIT [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu 6 F Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (p. 13) G Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (p. 66, 114) H Scene Index Mode [SCENEINDEX] (p. 45) I 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. J Zoom Microphone [ZOOM MIC] (p. 31) [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu 7 K Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME] (p. 37) L Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (p. 117) M Counter Reset [C.RESET] (p. 114) [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu 5 B Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE] (p. 52, 54) C Strobe Multi-Picture Speed [SPEED] (p. 52) D Swing Mode [SWING] (p. 53) E Position of Small Picture inside Normal [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 8 Q Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (p. 101) R Recording Lamp [REC LAMP] (p. 25) S Beep Sound [BEEP SOUND] A Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (p. 80) DISPLAY DATE/TIME C.DISPLAY ---- YES TO EXIT 9 To reset the counter to zero. However, the Time Code cannot be reset. N Display Mode [DISPLAY] (p. 117) O LCD Lighting Mode [LCD MODE] (p. 23) P LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment [LCD/EVF SET] (p. 23) Picture [P-IN-P] (p. 56) 18 EFFECT OFF MULTI WIPE MIX GAINUP 5 RETURN PRESS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. DIGITAL FUNCTIONS ZEBRA MIC LEVEL ADJ. PICTURE ADJ. COLOUR BAR 7 6 3 2 Basic Operations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 If you set [BEEP SOUND] to [ON], a confirmation/alarm beep sound is emitted in the following cases: 1 Beep ≥When you start recording ≥When you switch the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from [OFF] to [ON] X DEMO MODE RETURN PRESS MODE OFF MENU ON ---- YES TO EXIT 2 Beeps ≥When you pause recording 10 Beeps ≥When you operate the Movie Camera in an inappropriate way before or during recording T Shutter Effect [SHTR EFFECT] (p. 31) U Date and Time Setting [CLOCK SET] (p. 22) V Self-Recording [SELFSHOOT] (p. 29) W 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 9 X 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]. 19 Menu Functions (Continued) Card Playback Mode Menu 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS BLANK SEARCH ---- YES RECORD TO CARD ---- YES AUTO PRINT ---- YES SEARCH PHOTO SCENE 12bit AUDIO ST1 ST2 MIX STEREO L R AUDIO OUT RETURN PRESS MENU CARD 8 9 RETURN PRESS IN/OUT SETUP ---- YES EXIT IN/OUT OUT/PHONES A.DUB INPUT MIC AV IN OFF ON DV OUT @ MENU SETUP DATE/TIME C.DISPLAY ---- YES TO EXIT OFF TIME DATE COUNTER MEMORY TIMECODE C.RESET ---- YES DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF REC DATA OFF ON LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT LCD/EVF SET ---- YES RETURN PRESS VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS] PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS CARD SETUP RECORDING SETUP AV IN/OUT SETUP DISPLAY SETUP OTHER FUNCTIONS [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 1 1 Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (p. 42) 2 Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (p. 72) 3 Automatic Printing [AUTO PRINT] (p. 106) 4 Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (p. 44) 5 Audio Output Mode [12bit AUDIO] (p. 67) 6 Audio Selector [AUDIO OUT] (p. 41) This selects the audio channel. 7 Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN] If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the Menu changes back to the Main-Menu. [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu 2 8 Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (p. 71) 9 Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (p. 80) [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu 3 : 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) 20 TO To adjust the audio volume level during audio dubbing. : ; < 1 RECORDING SETUP REC SPEED SP AUDIO REC 12bit ---AUDIO LEVEL RETURN PRESS MENU TO MENU ---- YES TO EXIT 2 ERASE PICTURE/TITLE 1 2 3 4 LP 16bit YES ---- YES EXIT 6 DISPLAY JACK RETURN PRESS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. MENU 5 AV AV SETUP PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY ---YES CREATE TITLE ---- YES TO EXIT 4 = > ? 3 1.ERASE PICTURE BY SELECTION 2.ERASE ALL PICTURES 3.ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT OTHER FUNCTIONS RETURN PRESS MENU DISPLAY SETUP OFF YES ---- YES TO EXIT YES YES YES YES YES YES RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT OTHER FUNCTIONS REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF CLOCK SET ---YES RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS] [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu 5 @ 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 AV 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] SubMenu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu. 2 Erasing All Pictures [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 6 All items on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] SubMenu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu. ------------------- DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY TIMECODE C.RESET ---- YES DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT LCD/EVF SET ---- YES [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. 1. 2. 3. 4. CARD EDITING RECORD TO TAPE AUTO PRINT PICTURE SEARCH FILE LOCK DPOF SETTING CARD FORMAT 4 3 REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 CLOCK SET ---- 5 6 7 8 9 : ERASE PICTURE/TITLE CARD EDITING DISPLAY SETUP OTHER FUNCTIONS [ERASE PICTURE/TITLE] Sub-Menu 1 1 Selecting and Erasing a Picture Basic Operations VCR Mode Menu [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu 3 All items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] SubMenu 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] Main-Menu. [ERASE PICTURE BY SELECTION] (p. 82) [ERASE ALL PICTURES] (p. 82) 3 Selecting and Erasing a Title [ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION] (p. 83) 4 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 5 Recording to Cassette [RECORD TO TAPE] (p. 74) 6 Automatic Printing [AUTO PRINT] (p. 106) 7 Searching a Picture [PICTURE SEARCH] (p. 77) 8 Setting the Lock [FILE LOCK] (p. 84) 9 Setting DPOF [DPOF SETTING] (p. 86) : Formatting a Card [CARD FORMAT] (p. 84) 21 Setting the Date and Time If you set [CLOCK SET] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [YES], the Menu shown below appears. Adjusting the Brightness and Colour Level of the LCD Monitor/ Viewfinder If you set [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [YES], the following items are displayed. LCD/EVF SET LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+] LCD COLOUR LEVEL [-]||||----[+] EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+] PRESS MENU TO RETURN PRESS MENU TO RETURN SHUTTER/IRIS SHUTTER/IRIS AUTO PUSH PUSH AUTO MNL 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 [MONTH], 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]. ∫ Charging the Built-in Lithium Battery The built-in lithium battery maintains the operation of the clock. When the [0] 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) Leave the Movie Camera turned off. Leave the Movie Camera in this condition for approximately 4 hours. After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months. W.B 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 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select the item that you want to adjust. 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] SubMenu to [BRIGHT]. ≥These adjustments have no influence on the actually recorded picture. Information for your safety 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 [0] Indication appears, charge the built-in lithium battery and set the date and time again. ≥The clock employs the 24-hour system. 22 VOL/JOG MENU W.B For example: To set the clock to 15th October 2000, 14:30. MNL AE LOCK AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU Basic Operations CLOCK SET YEAR 2000 MONTH 10 DAY 15 HOUR 14 MIN. 30 WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. 23 Basic Operations SHUTTER/IRIS CAMERA VCR CARD P.B PUSH AUTO MNL AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU W.B MODE ON OFF Title Recording (Filming) After setting the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] to turn the Movie Camera on and setting the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO], you can start recording simply by pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button. In this case, the Movie Camera adjusts the focus and white balance fully automatically. Mode Selector Switch Procedure 1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON]. The [CAMERA] Lamp lights. Remarks, etc. 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. Recording starts. The [RECORD] Indication appears briefly and then changes to [REC]. 3 To pause recording: Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again. The [PAUSE] Indication appears. CAMERA VCR CARD P.B 4 To finish recording: Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF]. ≥If you leave the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause Mode for more than 6 minutes, it automatically switches off to protect the tape and to conserve battery power. To resume recording from this condition, set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] and then to [ON] again. ≥Recording onto the cassette is not possible if the [TAPE/CARD] Selector is at [CARD]. ≥Be sure to remove the Lens Cap before setting the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON]. If the Lens Cap is attached to the Lens when you set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON], the automatic white balance adjustment (p. 113) may not be precise. MODE ON OFF Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp MODE ON OFF Before Recording Check the following settings before recording especially important scenes: ≥Recording Speed (p. 13, 19, 66) When you intend to perform editing or audio dubbing afterward: Set to [SP]. PAUSE RECORD PAUSE ≥Audio Recording Mode (p. 19, 66) When you want to perform audio dubbing afterward: Set to [12bit]. ≥Cinema Mode (p. 18, 34) ≥Depending on the light source and recording situation, correct automatic focusing and white balance adjustment may not be possible. In such cases, adjust them manually. Focus: p. 28 White Balance: p. 60 24 REC The Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp lights during recording to let the people in front of the Movie Camera know that recording is being performed. If you set [REC LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [OFF], the Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp does not light. ≥Even if [REC LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu is set to [OFF], the Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp flashes briefly to confirm when the Movie Camera has received a command from the Remote Controller. PAUSE Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp 25 When the video heads (which contact the tape) are dirty, the playback picture contains mosaic-like patterns or the whole screen becomes black. If they become even more dirty, the recording performance deteriorates and in the worst case, recording may not be possible at all. BLC Using the Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner (VFK1451) 1 Insert the Head Cleaner into the Movie Camera in the same way as a video cassette. 2 Press the Play Button [1], and after approximately 20 seconds press the Stop Button [∫]. (Do not rewind the tape.) 3 Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a video cassette, perform recording and then play it back to check the picture. 4 If the picture is still not clear, repeat above operation steps 1 – 3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner more than 3 times in succession.) 1 STILL ; FADE ª SEARCH i 5 S SEARCH j 6 Causes of Dirty Video Heads ≥A lot of dust in the air ≥High-temperature and high-humidity environment ≥Damaged tape ≥Long-time use Title Checking If the Picture Is Recorded (Recording Check) To play back the final few seconds of the last recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode. ≥This Video Head Cleaner (VFK1451) is available from Panasonic service centres. Procedure Remarks, etc. 1 ≥For Recording Check, the Movie Camera must be in the same mode (SP or LP) as used for recording, otherwise the playback picture is distorted. Press the Recording Check Button [S] briefly in the Recording Pause Mode. The [CHK] Indication appears. After checking, the Movie Camera returns to the Recording Pause Mode. S SEARCH j Notes: ≥Do not rewind the tape in the Head Cleaner after every use. Rewind it only after the tape has reached its end, and then use it again in the same way from the beginning. ≥If the video heads again become clogged with dirt soon after cleaning, this might be caused by a damaged tape. In this case, stop using that cassette immediately. ≥Be careful not to clean the video heads too much. (Too much cleaning could cause excessive wear to the video heads. If the video heads get worn, the picture is not played back clearly even after cleaning.) ≥If using the Head Cleaner does not clear the video head clogging, the Movie Camera requires cleaning or repairing by a service centre. Please consult with your dealer. ≥Video head cleaning due to clogging is not a malfunction of the product and is not covered by your warranty. Basic Operations ∫ Video Head Clogging and Remedy CHK 6 Recording Backlit Scenes (Backlight Compensation) To prevent the backlit subject from being recorded very dark. (Backlight means that the light falls on the subject from behind, i.e. the subject is between the light source and the Movie Camera.) 1 Returning to Normal Recording Press the Backlight Button [BLC]. Press the Backlight Button [BLC]. After the [ª] Indication flashes, it will be displayed. BLC 1 26 ª ≥When the Backlight Button [BLC] is pressed, the screen will get bright all over. ≥When the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch is operated, the Backlight Compensation will be cancelled. BLC 1 27 Mirror Mode for the Picture on the LCD Monitor SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH AUTO ≥In the Mirror Mode, only the following indications are displayed. ¥: Recording ¥;: Recording Pause x: Remaining Battery Power ø: Card Photoshot When the General Warning/Alarm Indication [°] appears, turn the LCD Monitor backward so that you can confirm the actual Warning/Alarm Indication. (p. 118) x ° MNL AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU FOCUS Title Recording Yourself (Recording with the LCD Monitor Facing Forward) ø W.B Procedure Remarks, etc. 1 Open the LCD Monitor and turn it so that it faces forward (Lens side). Opening the LCD Monitor automatically turns off the Viewfinder. However, when you turn the LCD Monitor forward, the picture also appears in the Viewfinder. This lets you aim the Movie Camera and view the picture in the Viewfinder, while the persons in front of the Movie Camera can check the picture on the LCD Monitor during recording. 1 3 This makes it possible to record yourself while viewing the picture on the LCD Monitor or to show the persons in front of the Movie Camera the picture being recorded. Focusing on the Subject Manually (Manual Focus) This makes it possible to adjust the focus manually for subjects and recording situations for which automatic focusing is not precise. Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. The [MNL] Indication 1 appears. 2 Press the [FOCUS] Button to make the [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 2 appear. Turn the Focus Ring to adjust the focus. Returning to the Automatic Focusing Mode Press the [FOCUS] Button to make the [MF] Indication disappear 3. Or, set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO]. AUTO MNL AUTO FOCUS 28 Hint for Manual Focus Adjustment ≥If you adjust the focus in the wide-angle setting, the subject may go out of focus when you enlarge it. Therefore, enlarge the subject 4 before you adjust the focus, so that the picture remains focused when you zoom out 5. 1 MNL 2 4 5 MNL or MF MF: Manual Focus Mode MNL: Manual ≥If the flash is fired in a dark environment when the Video Flash has been installed, the subject may go out of focus. FOCUS AE LOCK MNL ¥ Basic Operations You are used to looking at yourself in the mirror. Therefore, when recording yourself with the LCD Monitor facing forward, the picture (as it is being recorded) might look unusual and distracting. If you prefer to see yourself on the LCD Monitor in the same way as you see yourself in a mirror, i.e. with the sides reversed, set [SELFSHOOT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. However, the picture will still be recorded in the normal, non-reversed way. This Mirror Mode for the picture on the LCD Monitor works only during recording and in the Recording Pause Mode with the LCD Monitor facing forward. MNL AE LOCK 3 29 When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie Camera can focus on subjects down to a distance of approximately 45 mm between lens and subject. This allows recording very small subjects such as insects. TAPE ¥ ¥ CARD BLC PHOTO SHOT W T 1 STILL ; Using the Zoom Microphone Function Digital Still Picture When using Zoom-in to record from a distance, a zoom effect which makes the sound in front of the Movie Camera more audible can be achieved. ≥Set the [ZOOM MIC] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON]. ([Z.MIC] Indication appears.) ≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not be effective if the surrounding noise is too much. A picture can be viewed as a still picture by pressing the [STILL] Button. The Digital Still Picture Mode is released by pressing the button again. ≥It is recommended that the [PHOTO SHOT] Button be pressed after the Digital Still Picture Mode has been established by pressing the [STILL] Button where the shot is to be taken. ≥The digital still picture is cleared when the [TAPE/CARD] Selector is switched. ≥If the Digital Still Picture Mode is used when the Video Flash is installed, the flash will fire. ≥The still pictures recorded in the Continuous Photoshot Mode or in the Digital Still Picture Mode are not marked with photoshot index signals. FADE CAMERA FUNCTIONS ª 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE SEARCH i 5 S SEARCH PRESS MENU TO EXIT RECORDING SETUP REC SPEED AUDIO REC SCENEINDEX WIND CUT ZOOM MIC SP 12bit 2HOUR OFF OFF LP 16bit DAY ON ON RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT Basic Operations Recording Extra Close-up Shots of Small Subjects (Macro Close-up Function) j 6 Title Procedure Enlarging Your Subject or Widening the Recording Angle (Zooming In/Out) Recording close-ups of your subjects and recording wide-angle shots add special effects to your videos. 1 Enlarging Your Subjects Even More (Digital Zooming) To record a wider view (Zooming-out): Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [W]. To enlarge your subject (Zooming-in): Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [T]. The Zoom Magnification Indication appears for a few seconds. T 6tW T 12tW T W Recording Still Pictures on the Cassette (Photoshot) With this function, you can record still pictures with sound for approximately 7 seconds each. 1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE]. PHOTO PHOTO TAPE ¥ ¥ CARD PHOTO 30 T 2 If you set [D.ZOOM] on the [CAMERA SETUP] SubMenu to [24k] or [120k], it is possible to further enlarge the subject. The [D.ZOOM] Indication appears. ≥24t: Digital zooming up to 24k. ≥120t: Digital zooming up to 120k. ≥Up to 12k, the zooming is done optically. ≥The higher the Digital Zoom Magnification is, the lower is the picture quality. ≥When you have zoomed to 12k or higher (digital zoom range), manually adjusting the white balance or selecting any of the preset white balance modes is not possible. ≥If you set [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON], it is not possible to use the digital zoom. ≥When the [TAPE/CARD] Selector is set to [CARD], the Digital Zoom Function cannot be used. Continuous Photoshot Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. The Movie Camera records a still picture for approximately 7 seconds and then switches over to the Recording Pause Mode. PHOTO SHOT 1tW Remarks, etc. If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON] and keep the [PHOTO SHOT] Button pressed, the Movie Camera automatically records still pictures successively at intervals of approximately 0.7 seconds until you release the button. ≥One more still picture may be recorded after you release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. ≥Continuous Photoshot Function is not possible if the Video Flash is used. ≥As a general rule, the further you push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [W] or [T], the faster the zooming speed. ≥In the Recording Pause Mode, if you push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [W] or [T] until you feel a click, you can zoom between 1k and 12k in an extremely fast approximately 0.5 seconds. (Jet Zoom) ≥During recording, zooming between 1k and 12k is possible in as short a time as approximately 1.2 seconds. However, even if you push the [W/T] Zoom Lever until you feel a click, it is not possible to zoom faster than in 1.2 seconds. Therefore, it is not recommended that you push the [W/T] Zoom Lever all the way until you feel a click, as a click sound could be recorded in this case. ≥During very fast zooming, the picture may temporarily go out of focus. ≥When you have zoomed to the tele setting, precise focusing is only possible on subjects no closer than 1.2 metres. ≥It is recommended that you press the [STILL] Button first and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. ≥If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON], the screen blinks briefly and a simulated shutter click sound can be recorded when you press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. This audiovisual effect is also recorded. ≥With the still pictures that you have recorded in the Photoshot Mode, you can do the following: ≥Index Search (p. 44) ≥Automatic printing (p. 107) ≥Automatic transmission of pictures to Card (p. 72) ≥The visual shutter effect and click sound may occur with slight delay after recording of the still picture has started. ≥The picture quality deteriorates slightly. 31 ≥Usually, still pictures recorded with 3-CCD Movie Cameras are field still pictures, whose vertical resolution is approximately half of that of frame still pictures, and picture details are not very precise. (1 frame consists of 2 fields.) ≥When recording moving objects, there is a slight difference between two fields. If these field still pictures are recorded as a frame still picture, it will have broken up image contours. ≥To record still pictures with smooth contours in excellent picture quality, this Movie Camera is equipped with the Progressive Photoshot Mode featuring: an iris that closes like a shutter 2 field memories Actual operation: ≥Pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button ≥Closing the iris instantaneously to prevent the next image from entering through the lens ≥Storing the same picture data in 2 field memories CAMERA FUNCTIONS PHOTO SHOT 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE PRESS MENU TO EXIT SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH AUTO CAMERA SETUP MNL PROG.AE AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU OFF PROGRESSIVE OFF ON AUTO OFF STABILIZER OFF D.ZOOM REC MODE NORMAL OFF CINEMA ASPECT 4:3 W.B ---- YES RETURN PRESS MENU TO EXIT (Continued) The Progressive Photoshot Function lets you record still pictures with higher resolution than the normal Photoshot Function. This is ideal for example for pictures that you want to print with a Digital Video Printer or import into a computer. 1 Press the [MENU] Button. The [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu appears. Remarks, etc. 2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and then press the [PUSH] Dial. The [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu appears. PUSH PHOTO VOL/JOG MENU 6 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [ON] or [AUTO]. SHUTTER/IRIS SHUTTER/IRIS Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. The Movie Camera records a still picture for approximately 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode. Frame moving-picture recording makes it possible to obtain natural still pictures with a high picture quality, even when the scenes involve a lot of movement recording frame still pictures continuously at a rate of 25 frames a second. (It is also possible to record sound.) Set the [REC MODE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] SubMenu to [FRAME]. And after pressing the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu, press the Recording Start/Stop Button. ≥If you set [REC MODE] to [FRAME], it is not possible to use a digital effect. (p. 50) ≥Set [REC MODE] to [NORMAL] for regular recording. CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE Notes about the Settings for [PROGRESSIVE] When the [æ] Indication is displayed, you can use the Progressive Photoshot Function. When [PROGRESSIVE] Is Set to [ON]: You can always use the Progressive Photoshot Function. In this case, however, the following functions are deactivated: ≥Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT] (p. 50–59) ≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (p. 31) ≥Shutter Speeds of 1/750 s or faster (p. 62) ≥Continuous Photoshot Function (p. 31) ≥Wide Mode (p. 34) ≥Frame Mode VOL/JOG VOL/JOG PRESS MENU TO EXIT 32 4 Frame Moving Pictures (Frame Mode) PHOTO SHOT Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu. The [æ] Indication appears. Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [PROGRESSIVE]. SHUTTER/IRIS MENU 5 3 PUSH Recording Still Pictures on the Cassette (Progressive Photoshot) Procedure PUSH Title ≥As a result, the recorded frame is made up of two fields taken at exactly the same time, and the resolution is approximately 50% higher to ensure a picture with smooth contours. ≥When you press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Progressive Photoshot Mode, a click sound can be heard. This is caused by the closing of the iris and is not an indication of malfunction. ≥When you record a still picture in the Progressive Photoshot Mode while [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to Sports Mode [5] (p. 48) or Portrait Mode [7] (p. 48), the picture brightness may vary from picture to picture. Basic Operations ∫ Progressive Photoshot Function When [PROGRESSIVE] Is Set to [AUTO]: In the following cases, using the Progressive Photoshot Function is not possible: ≥When the zoom magnification is approximately 12k or higher ≥When the shutter speed is 1/750 s or faster ≥When [EFFECT] is set to a digital effect setting other than [MULTI], [P-IN-P] or [B/W]. ≥When a picture is displayed in the Multi-Picture Mode or in the Picture-in-Picture Mode ≥Continuous Photoshot Function (p. 31) ≥Wide Mode (p. 34) ≥Frame Mode CAMERA SETUP PROG.AE OFF PROGRESSIVE OFF STABILIZER OFF OFF D.ZOOM REC MODE MODE NORMAL FRAME REC OFF CINEMA 4:3 ASPECT ---- YES RETURN PRESS MENU TO EXIT 33 CAMERA CAMERA FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS PRESS PRESS MENU TO EXIT MENU TO Basic Operations 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE EXIT SHUTTER/IRIS CAMERA SETUP PUSH AUTO MNL AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU W.B CAMERA CAMERA SETUP SETUP PROG.AE OFF PROG.AE OFF PROG.AE OFF PROGRESSIVE STABILIZER D.ZOOM REC MODE CINEMA ASPECT OFF OFF OFF NORMAL OFF 4:3 PROGRESSIVE STABILIZER D.ZOOM REC MODE CINEMA ASPECT OFF OFF OFF NORMAL OFF 4:3 PROGRESSIVE STABILIZER D.ZOOM REC MODE CINEMA ASPECT OFF OFF OFF NORMAL OFF 4:3 ON ---- YES RETURN PRESS MENU TO EXIT 16:9 ---- YES RETURN PRESS MENU TO EXIT Title RETURN PRESS MENU ON ---- YES TO EXIT Procedure Recording in the Wide-Screen Format (Cinema Mode/Wide Mode) 1 CINEMA 1 Select the [CAMERA SETUP] on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, and press the [PUSH] Dial. (p. 16) The [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu appears. Remarks, etc. 2 Cinema Mode: Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [CINEMA], and then press the [PUSH] Dial to select [ON]. Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen 1. Wide Mode: Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [ASPECT], and then press the [PUSH] Dial to select [16:9]. The height of the pictures now shown is extended. 2 3 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu. MENU 2 PUSH PUSH VOL/JOG VOL/JOG In recording situations where shaking of the Movie Camera is likely to happen, you can use the Optical Image Stabilizer Function to stabilize the image. Using this function does not deteriorate the picture quality. 1 Select the [CAMERA SETUP] on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, and press the [PUSH] Dial. (p. 16) The [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu appears. 2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [STABILIZER]. PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS 3 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [ON]. SHUTTER/IRIS SHUTTER/IRIS MENU [ VOL/JOG PUSH Recording with Minimised Camera Shake (Optical Image Stabilizer) MENU SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS SHUTTER/IRIS 16:9 VOL/JOG VOL/JOG Notes for Using the Cinema Mode/Wide Mode ≥Using the Cinema Mode or Wide Mode does not widen the recording angle. ≥If you play back the picture recorded in the Cinema Mode or Wide Mode on a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, the size of the playback picture is automatically adjusted to match the format of the TV screen. For details, read the TV’s operating instructions. ≥The Wide Mode cannot be used when the Mega-Pixel Function has been set or during a Multi-Picture display. ≥The Cinema Mode and Wide Mode cannot be set at the same time. ≥The date/time display may be missing when pictures are shown on the TV screen. ≥It is not possible to record pictures onto a Card in the Cinema Mode and Wide Mode. ≥Do not record pictures in the Wide Mode if they are to be imported into the personal computer after recording. The imported pictures will appear stretched vertically. (p. 93) Cancelling the Cinema Mode Set [CINEMA] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF]. 4 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu. The [[] Indication appears. MENU Cancelling the Wide Mode Set [ASPECT] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [4:3]. Notes for Using the Optical Image Stabilizer ≥In case of very strong shaking of the Movie Camera, this function may not be able to fully stabilize the picture. ≥Within the digital zoom range (p. 31), or when recording with a conversion lens attached, the Optical Image Stabilizer Function may not work effectively. ≥When you use a tripod, it is recommended that you turn the Optical Image Stabilizer Function off. PUSH Cancelling the Optical Image Stabilizer Function Set [STABILIZER] on the [CAMERA SETUP] SubMenu to [OFF]. VOL/JOG 34 35 AUTO MNL AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU BLC W.B MODE ON OFF 1 STILL ; FADE 1 SEARCH i 5 6 j ≥If you press the Fast-forward Button [5] during fast-forwarding of the tape or the Rewind Button [6] during rewinding of the tape, Cue Playback or Review Playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed. ≥At the beginning and end of Cue Playback or Review Playback, some momentary picture distortion may occur. Title Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the Movie Camera (Playback) You can play back recorded scenes right after recording. [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume. After adjusting, press the [PUSH] Dial to make the [VOLUME] Indication disappear. To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller, press the [T] or [W] Button to make the [VOLUME] Indication appear. You can then increase the volume by pressing the [T] Button or decrease it by pressing the [W] Button. A few seconds after finishing the adjustment, the [VOLUME] Indication disappears. ≥The output volume from the built-in speaker and [PHONES] socket is adjusted. ≥If a cassette recorded with copyright protection signal is played back, the screen becomes 2 black. Hyper Check Function ª S SEARCH ¥ Adjusting the Sound Volume Keep the [PUSH] Dial 1 pressed until the [VOLUME] Indication 2 appears. Then, turn the For longer Cue or Review Playback, press the Cue Button [5] or the Review Button [6] only briefly. As this locks the search function, you do not need to keep the button pressed for a long time. ≥To resume normal playback, press the Play Button [1]. ≥In Cue and Review Playback, pictures with fast-moving subjects may contain mosaic-like patterns. Making the Date/Time Indication Appear This Movie Camera automatically records the date and time, however not directly in the picture but as part of the sub code. (p. 114) To make the Date/Time Indication appear, set [DATE/TIME] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] SubMenu to the desired setting. It is also possible to make the Date/Time Indication appear and change it by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/TIME] Button on the Remote Controller. (p. 98) Procedure 1 Slide the [OFF/ON/ MODE] Switch from the [ON] position to put the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode. The [VCR] Lamp lights. CAMERA VCR CARD P.B 12:00:00 15.10.2000 15.10.2000 Basic Operations SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH Search Lock Function CAMERA VCR CARD P.B Remarks, etc. 2 Press the Rewind Button [6] to rewind the tape. ≥Rewind the tape to the point where the recording started. ≥If the tape reaches the beginning during rewinding, it automatically stops. S SEARCH 3 Press the Play Button [1] to start playback. 4 Repeat Playback To stop playback: Press the Stop Button [∫]. If you keep the Play Button [1] pressed for more than 5 seconds, the Movie Camera switches over to the Repeat Playback Mode and the [R !] Indication appears. (To cancel the Repeat Playback Mode, set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF].) BLC 1 FADE j ! ª 6 MODE ON OFF Searching for a Scene That You Want to Play Back Cue Playback Review Playback Variable Speed Search Function Keep the Cue Button [5] pressed during playback. Keep the Review Button [6] pressed during playback. It is possible to change the speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback. 1 SEARCH i 5 S SEARCH j 6 Press the Play Button [1] during playback. 2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired search speed. Returning to Normal Playback Press the Play Button [1]. Playback continues at normal speed. BLC 1 SHUTTER/IRIS & 1k% VOL/JOG 36 BLC 1 PUSH % ≥The Variable Speed Search Function offers the following 6 different playback speeds both in forward and reverse directions: 1/5k (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3k (slow playback in LP Mode only), 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k, 20k ≥During Variable Speed Search Function, mosaic-like patterns appear in the picture. ≥When using the Variable Speed Search Function, the sound is muted. 37 Using the Jog Dial (Jog Playback) By turning the Jog Dial ([PUSH] Dial) on the Movie Camera in the Still Playback Mode, you can advance the still pictures one by one in forward or reverse direction. 1 5 PLAY FF/5 forward SLOW PUSH SLOW SHUTTER/IRIS ; STILL ADV PAUSE/ITEM STILL ADV SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH VOL/JOG Basic Operations 6 REW/6 VOL/JOG reverse Title Playing Back in Slow Motion (Slow Motion Playback) Procedure 1 Press the Play Button [1]. Remarks, etc. 2 Resuming Normal Playback Press the Play Button [1]. Playback continues with normal speed. Press the Slow Motion/Still Advance Button [E] or [D] on the Remote Controller. SLOW SLOW 1 1 PLAY Playing Back Still Pictures and Advancing Them One by One (Still Playback/Still Advance Playback) 1 Press the Play Button [1]. You can freeze the action during playback and advance the still pictures one by one. STILL ADV STILL ADV 2 Press the Pause Button [;]. The playback picture stops in the Still Playback Mode. Pressing the [E] Button starts slow motion playback in reverse direction, and pressing the [D] Button starts slow motion playback in forward direction. 3 Press the Slow Motion/Still Advance Button [E] or [D] on the Remote Controller. SLOW 38 ≥During slow motion playback in reverse direction, the Time Code Indication may not be accurate. ≥Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at approximately 1/5th of the normal speed. Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at approximately 1/3rd of the normal speed. ≥When you play back the picture recorded in the Picture-in-Picture Mode (p. 56) or Multi-Picture Mode (p. 52, 54), the picture may shake vertically. PLAY Resuming Normal Playback Press the Play Button [1]. Playback continues with normal speed. SLOW 1 ; 1 PLAY PAUSE/ITEM PLAY STILL ADV STILL ADV Pressing the [E] Button advances the still pictures one by one in reverse direction. Pressing the [D] Button advances the still pictures one by one in forward direction. ≥Each press of the [E] Button advances to the next still picture in reverse direction. Each press of the [D] Button advances to the next still picture in forward direction. Keeping either button pressed continuously advances the still pictures one by one until you release the button. ≥If you leave the Movie Camera in the Still Playback Mode for more than 6 minutes, it switches over to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads against excessive wear. ≥During Still Advance Playback, the Time Code Indication may not be accurate. ≥During Still Playback, adjusting the sound volume is not possible. 39 If you want to use headphones to listen to the playback sound, set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES] and connect headphones to the [PHONES] Socket on the Movie Camera. In this case, no sound (including beep and shutter click sounds) is reproduced from the Movie Camera’s built-in speaker. ≥If you set [AV JACK] to [IN/OUT], the right channel sound alone will no longer be heard. When using headphones it must be set to [OUT/PHONES]. ≥If you want to use headphones to listen to the playback sound when inputting via the S-Video Cable, disconnect the cable, set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES], and then connect the headphones. (Otherwise, noise may be heard in the playback sound.) [S-VIDEO IN] [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] S-VIDEO IN/OUT 21-pin Adaptor MIC [AUDIO IN] [VIDEO IN] EDITE (MINI) AV IN/OUT PHONES [AV IN/OUT] AV Cable Title 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. Procedure Controller. The On-Screen Indications also appear on the TV screen. 1 OSD DATE /TIME PHOTO SHOT MULTI P-IN-P A.DUB TITLE START /STOP T ZOOM W MENU REC 6 1 5 REW/6 PLAY FF/5 SLOW SLOW Basic Operations S-Video Cable Making the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Press the [OSD] Button 1 on the Remote sVOLr Listening to the Playback Sound via Headphones ; STILL ADV PAUSE/ITEM STILL ADV : ∫ 9 INDEX STOP/SET INDEX Remarks, etc. 1 Connect the [AV IN/OUT] Socket on the Movie Camera with the Video and Audio Input Sockets on the TV. ≥Use the AV Cable to connect to the TV. If your TV is equipped with an S-Video Socket, also connect the S-Video Cable. ≥Before connecting, turn off both the Movie Camera and the TV. ≥If a cassette recorded with copyright protection signal is played back, the screen becomes black. However, scenes recorded with this Movie Camera do not contain a copyright protection signal. ≥When inserting a title during playback of the picture recorded in the Cinema Mode, the display mode will no longer be automatically identified, and black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen even if the images are viewed on the wide TV screen. ≥If you set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [IN/OUT], nothing will appear on the TV screen except during playback. ≥If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer. AV IN/OUT PHONES S-VIDEO IN/OUT Selecting the Sound The sound can be selected using the [AUDIO OUT] setting on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu. After Use Attaching the Lens Cap 1 Take out the cassette. (p. 12) 2 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF]. 3 Remove the Battery (p. 10) and retract the Viewfinder. After use, attach the supplied Lens Cap to the Lens to protect it. BATTERY EJECT MODE ON OFF PUSH STEREO: Stereo sound (main sound and sub sound) The setting is usually kept at [STEREO]. L: Left channel sound (main sound) R: Right channel sound (sub sound) ≥If an attempt was made to perform audio dubbing for what was recorded with [12bit] selected as the [AUDIO REC] setting, the sound played back will be set to stereo regardless of the [AUDIO OUT] setting if [12bit AUDIO] is set to [MIX]. OPEN/EJECT 40 41 CAMERA VCR CARD P.B MODE ON OFF VCR FUNCTIONS 1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 2.CARD SETUP 3.RECORDING SETUP 4.AV IN/OUT SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS BLC 1 PRESS MENU TO EXIT STILL ; PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS AUTO FADE MNL ª PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU SEARCH i W.B 5 BLANK SEARCH ---- YES RECORD TO CARD ---- YES AUTO PRINT ---- YES SEARCH PHOTO 12bit AUDIO ST1 AUDIO OUT STEREO S SEARCH j Title Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause (Camera Search) You can view recorded scenes when the Movie Camera is in the Recording Pause Mode. The Camera Search Function is convenient to search for a scene from which you want to start recording a new scene with smooth scene-to-scene transition. Procedure Remarks, etc. 1 Keep the Reverse Search Button [SEARCHs] or the Forward Search Button [SEARCHr] pressed. Pressing the [SEARCHj] Button plays back the picture in reverse direction. Pressing the [SEARCHi] Button plays back the picture in forward direction. S SEARCH 2 Starting to Record from the Desired Position: Release the pressed Search Button. The Movie Camera is in the Recording Pause Mode. 3 ≥In the Camera Search Mode, the picture may contain mosaic-like patterns. However, this is a phenomenon particular to digital video and completely normal. ≥If the Recording Speed Mode (SP/LP) of the previous and the new recording are different, the playback picture may be distorted. 4 ≥If there is no blank part on a cassette, the Movie Camera stops at the end of the tape. ≥If you set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [CAMERA] and then start recording after the Blank Search has finished, the new scene will be joined to the end of the last recorded scene with a smooth transition. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. The Movie Camera starts recording a new scene with smooth scene-toscene transition. Advanced Operations ---- YES RETURN PRESS MENU TO EXIT 6 SEARCH i j SEARCH i 5 6 5 S SEARCH ! " CAMERA VCR CARD P.B MODE ON OFF 2 Select the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] on the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, and press the [PUSH] Dial. (p. 16) The [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu appears. 3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [BLANK SEARCH]. Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YES]. Approximately 1 second before the end of the last recorded scene, the Movie Camera switches over to the Still Playback Mode. Cancelling the Blank Search Before It Has Finished Press the [∫] Button. MENU SHUTTER/IRIS SHUTTER/IRIS SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH With the Blank Search Function, you can quickly locate the end of the recorded part on a cassette (or a blank part between recordings). Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from the [ON] position to put the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode. The [VCR] Lamp lights. PUSH (Blank Search) 1 VOL/JOG PUSH Searching for the End of the Recorded Part on a Cassette j 6 VOL/JOG VOL/JOG 42 43 ∫ Index Search 6 1 5 PLAYBACK REW/6 PLAY SLOW FF/5 FUNCTIONS BLANK SEARCH ---- YES RECORD TO CARD ---- YES AUTO PRINT ---- YES SEARCH PHOTO SCENE 12bit AUDIO ST1 STEREO AUDIO OUT SLOW ; STILL ADV PAUSE/ITEM STILL ADV : ∫ 9 INDEX STOP/SET INDEX RETURN PRESS MENU ---- YES TO EXIT Photoshot Index Signal To search for still pictures recorded in the Photoshot Mode (p. 30) and to use for Automatic Printing Function. (p. 106) A photoshot index signal is automatically recorded every time you record a still picture in the Photoshot Mode. However, in the Continuous Photoshot Mode (p. 31), no photoshot index signals are recorded. CAMERA Mode SHUTTER/IRIS RECORDING PUSH AUTO REC SPEED AUDIO REC SCENEINDEX WIND CUT ZOOM MIC MNL AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU DAY W.B RETURN PRESS Title Searching for the Beginning of Recorded Scenes Marked with Index Signal (Index Search) SETUP SP 12bit 2HOUR OFF OFF MENU ---- YES TO EXIT Procedure Photoshot Index Search in Forward Direction Press the Index Button [9] on the Remote Controller. ∫ Searching for the Beginning of Recorded Scenes (Scene Index Search) Photoshot Index Search in Reverse Direction Press the Index Button [:] on the Remote Controller. ≥Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from the [ON] position to put the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode. ≥Set [SEARCH] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [SCENE]. 9 : INDEX INDEX Scene Index Search in Forward Direction Press the Index Button [9] on the Remote Controller. Scene Index Signal To search for the beginning of recorded scenes. A scene index signal is automatically recorded in the following cases: ≥When you start recording after inserting a cassette. However, if you switch the Movie Camera from the VCR Mode over to the Camera Mode or set the date and/or time before you start recording, no index signal is recorded. ≥According to the setting of [SCENEINDEX] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu: [2HOUR]: An index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after a lapse of more than 2 hours. [DAY]: An index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after the date has changed since the last recording. Remarks, etc. ∫ Searching for Photoshot Pictures (Photoshot Index Search) ≥Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from the [ON] position to put the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode. ≥Set [SEARCH] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [PHOTO]. To allow easy searching for desired scenes, this Movie Camera automatically records index signals during recording as follows: (While an index signal is being recorded, the INDEX [INDEX] Indication flashes for a few seconds.) Scene Index Search in Reverse Direction Press the Index Button [:] on the Remote Controller. 9 : INDEX INDEX ≥At every press of the corresponding button, the tape is fast-forwarded or rewound to the next still picture recorded in the Photoshot Mode. After reaching the next still picture, the still picture is played back continually, however the sound only for approximately 4 seconds. (If you leave the Movie Camera in the Still Playback Mode for more than 6 minutes, it switches over to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads against excessive wear.) ≥The Photoshot Index Search Function may not work correctly for still pictures recorded near the beginning of the tape. ≥As no photoshot index signals are recorded for still pictures recorded in the Continuous Photoshot Mode (p. 31), the Photoshot Index Search Function cannot be used to search for these still pictures. ≥If you keep the [:] or [9] Button pressed for more than 2 seconds, the Intro Search Function is activated and it plays back all still pictures recorded in the Photoshot Mode on the cassette one after another for a few seconds each. (To cancel the Intro Search Function, press the Play Button [1] or the Stop Button [∫].) ≥When you briefly press the corresponding button once, the [S 1] Indication appears and the search for the next scene marked with an index signal starts. After the Scene Index Search has started, every time you press the button, the indication changes successively from [S 2] to [S 9], and the beginning of the scene corresponding to the selected number is located. After reaching the desired scene, playback starts automatically. (At a time, Scene Index Search in forward or reverse direction is possible up to the ninth scene marked with index signal from the present tape position.) ≥If the interval between two scene index signals is less than 1 minute, the Scene Index Search Function may not work correctly. ≥The Scene Index Search Function may not work correctly for scenes recorded near the beginning of the tape. ≥If you keep the [:] or [9] Button pressed for more than 2 seconds, the Intro Search Function is activated and it plays back the beginning of all scenes marked with an index signal on the cassette one after another for a few seconds each. (To cancel the Intro Search Function, press the Play Button [1] or the Stop Button [∫].) Advanced Operations VCR Mode S3 44 45 BLC 1 STILL ; FADE ª SEARCH i 5 S SEARCH j Title Starting to Record with Gradually Appearing Picture and Sound (Fading In) Fading-in lets you make the picture and sound appear gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene. Procedure 1 With the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause Mode, keep the Fade Button [FADE] pressed. The picture gradually disappears. 2 When the picture has completely disappeared, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. Remarks, etc. 3 Approximately 3 seconds after the recording has started, release the Fade Button [FADE]. The picture gradually appears again. ≥Fading-in and fading-out cannot be used when recording still pictures in the Photoshot Mode (p. 30), Digital Still Picture Mode (p. 31) or Multi-Picture Mode. (p. 52–55) Advanced Operations 6 FADE FADE ª ª Ending the Recording of a Scene with Gradually Disappearing Picture and Sound (Fading Out) Fading-out lets you make the picture and sound disappear gradually into a black screen at the end of a scene. 1 During recording, keep the Fade Button [FADE] pressed. The picture gradually disappears. 2 After the picture has completely disappeared, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording. The Movie Camera is in the Recording Pause Mode. 3 Release the Fade Button [FADE]. FADE ª FADE ª 46 47 CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE PRESS MENU TO EXIT SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH AUTO CAMERA SETUP MNL OFF 5 7 N Ω º PROGRESSIVE OFF OFF STABILIZER OFF D.ZOOM NORMAL REC MODE OFF CINEMA 4:3 ASPECT PROG.AE AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU W.B Title Recording in Special Situations (Programme AE) This function lets you select Automatic Exposure settings optimized for special recording situations. Procedure 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. The [MNL] Indication 1 appears. Remarks, etc. 2 Select the [CAMERA SETUP] on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, and press the [PUSH] Dial. (p. 16) The [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu appears. 3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [PROG.AE]. Press the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired mode ([5], [7], [4], [Ω] or [º]). SHUTTER/IRIS SHUTTER/IRIS MENU AUTO 4 PUSH AE LOCK 1 VOL/JOG VOL/JOG PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS MNL PUSH MNL VOL/JOG 5 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu. The indication of the selected mode appears. Cancelling the Programme AE Function Set [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] SubMenu to [OFF]. Or set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO]. MENU [5] Sports Mode To record scenes with fast-moving subjects such as sports scenes. [7] Portrait Mode To make subjects stand out sharply from the background. [4] Low Light Mode To record dark scenes more brightly. Low Light Mode ≥It may not be possible to sufficiently brighten up extremely dark scenes. PUSH [Ω] Spotlight Mode To record subjects under bright spotlights such as at a party, in the theatre, etc. VOL/JOG or AUTO MNL AE LOCK 48 Sports Mode ≥When playing back scenes recorded in the Sports Mode, you can enjoy slow motion and still playback of very sharp images with fine details. ≥During normal playback, movements in the picture may not be smooth. ≥Avoid recording under fluorescent, mercury-vapour or natrium lamps in this mode, as the colour and the brightness of the playback picture might fluctuate. ≥When recording subjects lit by strong lights or with much light reflection, the playback picture may contain vertical streaks of light. ≥When the scene is not sufficiently lit, the [5] Indication flashes. ≥When recording still pictures in the Progressive Photoshot Mode while the Sports Mode is activated, the brightness of the recorded still pictures may be unstable. Portrait Mode ≥When recording still pictures in the Progressive Photoshot Mode while the Portrait Mode is activated, the brightness of the recorded still pictures may be unstable. MENU SHUTTER/IRIS ≥It is not possible to use the Programme AE Modes together with the Gain-up Mode [GAINUP]. ≥When using the Sports Mode or the Portrait Mode for recording indoors, the playback picture may flicker. [º] Surf & Snow Mode To record subjects in brightly lit surroundings such as on a ski slope, beach, etc. Advanced Operations ---- YES RETURN PRESS MENU TO EXIT Spotlight Mode ≥When using this mode, the recorded picture may be extremely dark. ≥If a subject is extremely bright, the recorded picture may be whitish. Surf & Snow Mode ≥If a subject is extremely bright, the recorded picture may be whitish. 49 1 PRESS MENU TO EXIT PUSH AUTO 6 5 AE LOCK DIGITAL EFFECT W.B STROBE P-IN-P STROBE B/W GAINUP STROBE Title (Digital Effects) This Movie Camera offers you various digital effect modes to make it easy to enhance your scenes in many creative ways. STROBE ---- YES TO EXIT Procedure 1 Select the [DIGITAL EFFECT] on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, and press the [PUSH] Dial. (p. 16) The [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu appears. Remarks, etc. 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired digital effect. MENU SHUTTER/IRIS 3 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu. ≥The picture now has the selected digital effect. However, the Multi-Picture Function, Picture-inPicture Function, Wipe Function and Mix Function require additional operations to make their effect visible. (p. 52–59) ≥If you have set [EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [GAINUP], you need to adjust the focus manually. ≥If you have set [EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [B/W], changing the selected white balance mode is not possible. Cancelling the Digital Effect Set [EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [OFF]. MENU SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG PUSH In the following cases, using the Digital Effect Function is not possible. ≥When the Digital Zoom Function is activated (p. 31) ≥Wide Mode (p. 34) ≥Frame Mode (p. 33) ≥When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON] (p. 32) ≥Card Photoshot Mode [Card Photoshot Recording, Mega-Pixel Recording] (p. 70, 72) MENU B/W PUSH Recording with Special Effects 7 EFFECT OFF MULTI WIPE MIX GAINUP RETURN PRESS MIX P-IN-P MNL VOL/JOG MENU 4 FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE SHUTTER/IRIS 3 Advanced Operations CAMERA 2 VOL/JOG Digital Effects [EFFECT] 1 Multi-Picture Mode [MULTI] The screen is divided into 9 small still pictures. For details, (p. 52–55). 2 Picture-in-Picture Mode [P-IN-P] A small still picture is inserted and displayed inside the normal picture. For details, (p. 56). 3 Wipe Mode [WIPE] It gradually replaces a picture of the last previously recorded scene with the picture of the new scene, like drawing the curtain. For details, (p. 58). 5 Strobe Mode [STROBE] It records the pictures with a stroboscope-like effect. 6 Gain-up Mode [GAINUP] It electronically brightens up the picture. In this mode, adjust the focus manually. 7 Black & White Mode [B/W] The picture is recorded in black and white. 4 Mix Mode [MIX] It gradually fades out the picture of the last previously recorded scene while fading in the picture of the new scene. For details, (p. 58). 50 51 CAMERA FUNCTIONS TITLE 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE MULTI/P-IN-P PRESS MENU TO EXIT SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH AUTO MULTI-PICTURES MNL SCAN MODE STROBE SPEED FAST SWING OFF P-IN-P 1 AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU W.B MANUAL Recording with Special Effects (Digital Effects) (Continued) ∫ Strobe Multi-Picture Mode This function captures and displays a sequence of 9 small still pictures. Procedure 1 After setting [EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [MULTI]... (p. 50) Press the [MENU] Button. Remarks, etc. 2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [MULTIPICTURES] and then press the [PUSH] Dial. The [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu appears. MENU 3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [SCAN MODE] and then press the [PUSH] Dial to select [STROBE]. PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH Title VOL/JOG Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [SPEED] and then press the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired strobe speed. ≥At the [FAST] setting, the sequence of 9 still pictures is captured within approximately 1 second, at [NORMAL] within approximately 2 seconds, and at [SLOW] within approximately 3 seconds. SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH VOL/JOG 4 Notes for Using the Multi-Picture Mode ≥The Multi-Picture Mode cannot be used while the Digital Still Picture Mode is used. ≥When using the Mirror Mode (p. 29) with the LCD Monitor facing forward, pressing the [MULTI] Button displays the still pictures starting at the top right corner of the screen. ≥The quality of the pictures recorded in the MultiPicture Mode is slightly inferior. ≥To record the displayed still pictures in the MultiPicture Mode onto the tape, press the Recording Start/Stop Button or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. Advanced Operations ---- YES RETURN PRESS MENU TO EXIT Swing Mode If you set [SWING] on the [MULTI-PICTURES] SubMenu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to [ON], the intervals at which the 9 still pictures are taken are longer at the beginning and end than in the middle of the swing strobe period. VOL/JOG 5 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu. MENU 52 6 Press the [MULTI] Button. A sequence of 9 still pictures appears. MULTI/P-IN-P Making the MultiPictures Disappear Press the [MULTI] Button. MULTI/P-IN-P Displaying the MultiPictures Again Press the [MULTI] Button for more than 1 second. MULTI/P-IN-P 53 CAMERA FUNCTIONS TITLE 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE MULTI/P-IN-P PRESS MENU TO EXIT SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH AUTO MNL MULTI-PICTURES AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU SCAN MODE STROBE MANUAL SPEED FAST SWING OFF P-IN-P 1 2 3 4 W.B Recording with Special Effects (Digital Effects) (Continued) ∫ Manual Multi-Picture Mode With this function, you can capture up to 9 small still pictures and display them together on the same screen. Procedure 1 After setting [EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [MULTI]... (p. 50) Press the [MENU] Button. Remarks, etc. 2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [MULTIPICTURES] and then press the [PUSH] Dial. The [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu appears. MENU Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [SCAN MODE] and then press the [PUSH] Dial to select [MANUAL]. PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG 5 Press the [MULTI] Button once, and then again for each of the scenes that you want to capture in the Multi-Picture Mode. MULTI/P-IN-P 54 3 SHUTTER/IRIS 4 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu. MENU PUSH Title Notes for Using the Multi-Picture Mode ≥The Multi-Picture Mode cannot be used while the Digital Still Picture Mode is used. ≥When using the Mirror Mode (p. 29) with the LCD Monitor facing forward, pressing the [MULTI] Button displays the still pictures starting at the top right corner of the screen. ≥The quality of the pictures recorded in the MultiPicture Mode is slightly inferior. ≥To record the displayed still pictures in the MultiPicture Mode onto the tape, press the Recording Start/Stop Button or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. Advanced Operations ---- YES RETURN PRESS MENU TO EXIT Erasing the Multi-Pictures One by One While the multi-pictures are displayed, press the [MULTI] Button for more than 1 second. ≥This erases the last captured picture. Keeping the [MULTI] Button pressed erases the pictures continuously. ≥After you have erased the still pictures one by one, it is not possible to display them again. VOL/JOG Making All MultiPictures Disappear After displaying 9 pictures, it is possible to make them disappear in one go by pressing the [MULTI] Button. MULTI/P-IN-P Displaying the MultiPictures Again Press the [MULTI] Button for more than 1 second. MULTI/P-IN-P 55 CAMERA TITLE FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE MULTI/P-IN-P PRESS MENU TO EXIT SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH AUTO MNL MULTI-PICTURES W.B RETURN PRESS Title MENU 4 ---- YES TO EXIT Procedure Recording with Special Effects (Digital Effects) (Continued) ∫ Picture-in-Picture Mode This function lets you display a small still picture inside the normal picture. 1 After setting [EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [P-IN-P]... (p. 50) Press the [MENU] Button. Remarks, etc. 2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [MULTIPICTURES] and then press the [PUSH] Dial. The [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu appears. MENU PUSH 2 3 4 5 Aim the Movie Camera at the scene that you want to capture and insert as a small picture and press the [P-IN-P] Button. The small still picture appears inside the normal picture. MULTI/P-IN-P 56 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [P-IN-P] and then press the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired position (1, 2, 3 or 4) where you want to insert the small picture. SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG 1 3 SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH VOL/JOG MENU SCAN MODE STROBE SPEED FAST SWING OFF P-IN-P 1 2 3 VOL/JOG 4 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu. MENU ≥When you use the Camera Search Function or Recording Check Function, the small picture disappears. (However, it appears again after the Camera Search or Recording Check has finished.) ≥It is possible to record the picture with the small picture inside in the Photoshot Mode. (However, it cannot be recorded in the Progressive Photoshot Mode.) ≥Turning the Movie Camera off erases the small picture being displayed inside the normal picture. ≥To record in the Picture-in-Picture Mode, press the Recording Start/Stop Button or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. ≥A title cannot be made into a small picture. (p. 78) ≥The setting will be canceled when the [STILL] Button is pressed in the Picture-in-Picture Mode. ≥If the Video Flash is installed and the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed in the Picture-in-Picture Mode, the flash will fire. Advanced Operations AE LOCK Making the Small Picture Disappear Press the [P-IN-P] Button. MULTI/P-IN-P 57 CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE PRESS MENU TO EXIT SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH AUTO DIGITAL EFFECT MNL EFFECT AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU OFF MULTI P-IN-P WIPE MIX STROBE GAINUP B/W W.B Title Procedure Recording with Special Effects (Digital Effects) (Continued) ∫ Wipe Mode It gradually replaces a still picture of the last recorded scene with the moving picture of the new scene, like drawing a curtain. 1 Set [WIPE] from [EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] SubMenu, and exit from the Menu. (p. 50) The [WIPE] Indication appears. 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. The normal recording starts. Remarks, etc. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to pause recording. The [WIPE] Indication changes to [B]. ≥The last picture is stored in memory. 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording again. The last picture of the previous scene is gradually replaced by the new scene. MENU WIPE ≥If you perform any of the following operations after performing Step 3 or $, the picture stored in memory is erased and the Wipe or Mix Functions cannot be used: ≥Selecting any other digital function on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu. ≥Using the Camera Search Function. ≥Pressing the [STILL] Button. ≥Switching the [TAPE/CARD] Selector. Advanced Operations RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT Wipe from a Photoshot Still Picture Instead of performing the Wipe from the last recorded picture, you can store a still picture in memory by pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button after Step 1 and then perform Step 4. WIPE SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH WIPE Mix from a Photoshot Still Picture VOL/JOG ∫ Mix Mode It gradually fades out a still picture of the last recorded scene while fading in the moving picture of the new scene. MIX " Set [MIX] from [EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] SubMenu, and exit from the Menu. (p. 50) The [MIX] Indication appears. MIX # Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. The normal recording starts. $ Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to pause recording. The [MIX] Indication changes to [C]. ≥The last picture is stored in memory. % Instead of performing the Mix from the last recorded picture, you can store a still picture in memory by pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button after Step " and then perform Step %. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording again. The last picture gradually fades out while the new scene fades in. MENU MIX PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG 58 59 About the White Balance Sensor The White Balance sensor 1 determines what 1 Take care not to place your hand or any other object in front of the White Balance sensor during recording. ≥Otherwise, the White Balance will not work properly. ≥The red light from the Recording Lamp 2 will be reflected 1 off your hand or object, possibly 2 causing the White Balance sensor to operate incorrectly and changing the colouring. { W T SHUTTER/IRIS z AUTO PUSH 3 MNL AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU 4 W.B 1 Title Recording with Natural Colours (White Balance) This Movie Camera automatically adjusts the white balance to ensure that the pictures are recorded with natural colours. For certain types of subjects and lighting conditions, however, this Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to ensure natural colours. (p. 113) In these cases, you can select either one of the 3 modes explained below (indoor, outdoor, or the last manually adjusted white balance setting), or you can manually adjust the white balance. Procedure 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. The [MNL] Indication appears. Use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode for all types of lighting outside the range 1 (p. 113), as the Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode can only ensure natural colours for the types of lighting within that range. For optimum results under almost any types of lighting, it is recommended that you adjust the white balance manually for each new scene. 2 Press the White Balance [W.B] Button. ≥Repeatedly press the [W.B] Button to select the desired White Balance Mode. Returning to the Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode Press the [W.B] Button repeatedly until none of the White Balance Mode Indications ([{], [z], [1]) are displayed any more. Or, set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO]. W.B W.B AUTO MNL AE LOCK The modes change in the following order: 1 Automatic White Balance Adjustment 2 Indoor Mode [{] (recording under incandescent lamp) 3 Outdoor Mode [z] 4 Last manually adjusted White Balance setting [1] Adjusting the White Balance Manually Remarks, etc. or MNL AUTO MNL AE LOCK 1 Attach the Lens Cap and zoom in until the entire screen becomes white. W 2 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. The [MNL] Indication appears. T AUTO 3 Keep the [W.B] Button pressed until the [1] Indication stops flashing and remains lit. The [1] Indication appears after the screen has darkened for an moment. W.B Returning to the Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode Press the [W.B] Button repeatedly until none of the White Balance Mode Indications ([{], [z], [1]) are displayed any more. Or, set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO]. W.B MNL AE LOCK or MNL MNL 1 AUTO MNL AE LOCK 60 Notes about the White Balance Adjustment ≥Be sure to remove the Lens Cap before setting the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON]. If the Lens Cap is still attached to the Lens when the [CAMERA] Lamp lights, the automatic white balance setting may not be precise. ≥If you have set [EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to [GAINUP] or [B/W], it is not possible to change the white balance. ≥In the Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode, [AWB] Indication appears for the camera data. ≥It is not possible to manually adjust the white balance when you have zoomed to 12k or higher (digital zoom range), when [EFFECT] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu is set to [GAINUP] or [B/W]. ≥It is recommended that you adjust the white balance anew whenever there is a change in the recording situation. Advanced Operations 2 the light source is during recording. In the Following Cases, the [1] Indication Flashes: When you recall the last manually adjusted white balance setting ≥The flashing indication tells you that the white balance setting you last adjusted is still maintained. This setting is kept until you adjust the white balance again. When you are trying to adjust the white balance in a dark place ≥Under weak illumination, precise manual white balance adjustment may not be possible. In this case, set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO] to record with automatic white balance adjustment. During manual adjustment of the white balance ≥The [1] Indication flashes while the white balance is being adjusted. When the white balance adjustment is finished, the [1] Indication stops flashing and remains lit. 61 Remarks, etc. MNL 11/1000 SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH AUTO MNL AE LOCK MNL W.B 1/50 1F1.7 0dB Title Adjusting the Shutter Speed Manually To achieve special creative effects or to cope with special lighting situations or fast-action scenes, you can adjust the shutter speed manually. Procedure 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. The [MNL] Indication appears. AUTO 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Shutter Speed Indication appears. ≥You can change between the Shutter Speed and the iris (F Number) Indications by repeatedly pressing the [PUSH] Dial. 3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed. Returning to the Normal Shutter Speed Keep pressing the [PUSH] Dial for about 2 seconds, or set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO]. SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH VOL/JOG MENU SHUTTER/IRIS MNL VOL/JOG PUSH AE LOCK SHUTTER/IRIS or VOL/JOG PUSH MNL AUTO MNL AE LOCK VOL/JOG To achieve special creative effects or to cope with special lighting situations, you can adjust the iris (F number) manually. 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. The [MNL] Indication appears. AUTO MNL 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial until the [F] Indication appears. ≥You can change between the iris (F Number) and the Shutter Speed Indications by repeatedly pressing the [PUSH] Dial. 3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the iris. Returning to the Normal Iris Value (F Number) Keep pressing the [PUSH] Dial for about 2 seconds, or set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO]. SHUTTER/IRIS Notes for Adjusting the Iris (F Number) Manually Range of Iris Adjustment CLOSE (Closed) # F16…F1.7 # OPEN (Opened) 0dB…18dB The nearer to [CLOSE] a value you select, the darker the picture becomes. The nearer to [OPEN] a value you select, the brighter the picture becomes. The figures with dB show the Gain-up value. If you increase the value too much, the picture quality deteriorates. ≥Increasing the Gain-up value also increases the graininess of the picture. ≥Depending on the zoom magnification, some iris values may not be displayed. ≥Manually adjusting the shutter speed after performing manual iris adjustment changes the iris back to automatic adjustment. Therefore, if you want to adjust both the shutter speed and iris manually, be sure to adjust the shutter speed first. ≥When using any of the Programme AE Modes (p. 48), it is not possible to adjust the iris. ≥The gain level is adjusted when the iris value is set to [OPEN]. ≥The [OPEN] iris value is displayed as F1.6 in the camera data. PUSH Adjusting the Iris (F Number) Manually Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment The adjustment range extends from 1/50 s (or from 1/25 s with Card Photoshot) to 1/8000 s. The standard shutter speed is 1/50 s. The nearer to [1/8000] a setting you select, the faster the shutter speed becomes. ≥When [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the range of selectable shutter speeds is limited from 1/50 s to 1/500 s. ≥When [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [AUTO], and the shutter speed is set to 1/750 s or faster, the Progressive Photoshot Function cannot be used. (p. 32) ≥The playback picture of subjects lit by strong lights or with much light reflection may contain vertical streaks of light. ≥During normal playback, the scene-to-scene transitions may not be smooth. ≥Avoid recording under fluorescent lamps, mercury lamps or natrium lamps, as they can cause unstable colours and brightness of the playback picture. ≥When using the Gain-up Mode (p. 50) or any of the Programme AE Modes (p. 48), it is not possible to adjust the shutter speed. If the shutter speed was manually adjusted, this setting is cancelled. ≥Adjust the shutter speed according to the recording situation. Advanced Operations Notes for Adjusting the Shutter Speed Manually AE LOCK SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG or PUSH MNL PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS AUTO VOL/JOG VOL/JOG MNL AE LOCK 62 63 Remarks, etc. Picture Adjustment 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH AUTO PRESS MENU TO EXIT MNL AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU W T W.B ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ZEBRA MIC LEVEL ADJ. PICTURE ADJ. COLOUR BAR OFF ON ---- YES ---- YES OFF ON RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT Title Recording with Fixed Brightness (AE Lock) The AE Lock Function lets you record a subject with the same brightness even when the lighting conditions change greatly. For example, when you record a person who moves from a bright to a dark place, or vice versa, this function prevents the person’s face from becoming brighter or darker. ≥Set the AE Lock again when the [TAPE/CARD] Selector is switched after the AE Lock has been set. (The brightness setting may be changed.) Procedure 1 Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [T] to zoom in on the subject. 2 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AE LOCK]. The [ AELOCK ] Indication flashes and then lights. The brightness of the picture is now locked to the value it had at the moment of setting the switch to [AE LOCK]. Cancelling the AE Lock Function Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO] or [MNL]. W T Microphone Sensitivity Level MNL AUTO: AE LOCK AE LOCK AE LOCK 1 Zebra Pattern [ZEBRA] 2 Microphone Sensitivity Level Adjustment [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] 3 Picture Adjustment [PICTURE ADJ.] 4 Colour Bar [COLOUR BAR] This displays 7 colour bars which are useful for adjusting the picture quality of the TV or external monitor. 64 Using the Zebra Pattern makes it easy to adjust the brightness of the picture to an optimum level, even before you start recording. If you set [ZEBRA] on the [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON], diagonal white bands (Zebra Pattern) appear on the LCD Monitor or in the Viewfinder on parts of the picture which are overexposed (extremely brightly lit and shiny subjects). 2 Microphone Sensitivity Level You can adjust the microphone sensitivity for recording by selecting a desired setting for [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] on the [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] MainMenu. # " Press the [PUSH] Dial to select the [MNL (AGC*, NO-AGC)]. AGC*: Auto Gain Control Turn the [PUSH] Dial to increase or decrease the bars of the [GAIN] Indication. SHUTTER/IRIS AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. MNL (AGC): The desired recording level can be set. AGC will also be activated to reduce the amount of distortion in the music. MNL (NO-AGC): AGC is not activated and so natural recording can be performed. Adjust in such a way that the sound will not be distorted at the maximum volume level. (When Zoom Mic is set, set the zoom to the [T] position before performing this adjustment.) SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH This Movie Camera comes with 4 professional functions (Advanced Functions) which come in handy for recording. 1 Zebra Pattern PUSH Other Convenient Functions Notes about the Microphone Sensitivity Level ≥When you set [MODE] of [MIC LEVEL] to any other setting than [AUTO], the Microphone Sensitivity Level appears. Adjust the [GAIN] value as confirming [LEVEL (MIC)] on the Indication, so that the last three Bars of the [LEVEL (MIC)] will not light red. (The Sound is distorted when the last three Bars of the [LEVEL (MIC)] Indication light red.) In this case, select a lower setting for [GAIN] or set [MIC LEVEL] to [AUTO]. It is recommended that you check through the headphones before recording to ensure that the sound is not distorted. ≥When this setting is changed, the [AUDIO LEVEL] setting on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu will likewise be changed. (p. 67) AUTO AUTO MNL AE LOCK Locking the Brightness at a Desired Level After Step 1, set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL] to adjust the brightness manually (p. 62) and then set the Mode Selector Switch to [AE LOCK]. Notes for Zebra Pattern To prevent recording of overexposed, whitish pictures, manually adjust iris/gain (p. 62) so that the Zebra Pattern disappears. The recorded picture may become dark when it is set so that the Zebra Pattern does not appear. Of course, the Zebra Pattern is not recorded onto the tape. ≥When the Surf & Snow Mode of Programme AE or Backlight Compensation is used, the Zebra Pattern no longer serves as the general reference for adjusting the brightness. Advanced Operations This enables the sharpness and colour levels of the pictures to be adjusted during recording. To adjust the picture, set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL] and set [PICTURE ADJ.] on the [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [YES]. ≥The setting procedure is the same as for [LCD/EVF SET] (p. 23) on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu. ≥Settings once performed will remain valid so long as the Mode Selector Switch is at the [MNL] setting. It is therefore recommended that the Picture Adjustment be checked prior to recording at the [MNL] setting. ≥During Picture Adjustment, holding PICTURE ADJ. down the [PUSH] SHARPNESS (-)|||||-----(+) Dial for about COLOUR (-)|||||-----(+) 2 seconds returns the bar indication to PRESS MENU TO RETURN the centre of the monitor. CAMERA FUNCTIONS VOL/JOG VOL/JOG After setting [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] on the [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [YES]... 65 T ZOOM VCR FUNCTIONS W 1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 2.CARD SETUP 3.RECORDING SETUP 4.AV IN/OUT SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS REC 6 1 5 REW/6 PLAY FF/5 SLOW MODE ON OFF SLOW PRESS MENU TO EXIT ; STILL ADV PAUSE/ITEM STILL ADV : ∫ 9 INDEX STOP/SET INDEX SHUTTER/IRIS AV IN/OUT SETUP AV JACK PUSH AUTO IN/OUT A.DUB INPUT MIC OFF DV OUT MNL AV IN AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU W.B RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT You can add music or narration on a recorded cassette. ≥If you perform audio dubbing onto a tape that was recorded with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu set to [16bit], the original sound is erased. If you intend to perform audio dubbing but also want to keep the original sound, be sure to set [AUDIO REC] to [12bit] before making the original recording. ≥It is not possible to perform audio dubbing onto recordings made in the LP Mode. (p. 13) ≥Lower the output level of the external audio device. ≥Change the [AUDIO LEVEL] setting on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu. ≥Set the [MODE] of [AUDIO LEVEL] to [AUTO] or [MNL (AGC)]. When this setting is changed, the [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] setting on the [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] MainMenu will likewise be changed. For details, refer to Microphone Sensitivity Level Adjustment. (p. 64) Procedure 1 Insert the recorded cassette and slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from the [ON] position to put the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode. ≥Make sure that the erasure prevention slider of the cassette is set to [REC]. CAMERA Remarks, etc. 2 Set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [IN/OUT]. VCR CARD P.B 3 Set [A.DUB INPUT] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [MIC] or [AV IN], and exit from the Menu. MENU MENU SHUTTER/IRIS SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH Adding New Sound on a Recorded Cassette (Audio Dubbing) How to reduce the sound distortion You can adjust the Audio Level for audio dubbing by selecting a desired setting for [AUDIO LEVEL] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu. When you set [MODE] of [AUDIO LEVEL] to any other setting than [AUTO], the Audio Level Indication appears. Adjust the [GAIN] value as confirming [LEVEL (AV IN)] on the indication, so that the last three Bars of the [LEVEL (AV IN)] will not light red. The Sound is distorted when the last three Bars of the [LEVEL (AV IN)] Indication light red.) MODE ON OFF PUSH Title Audio Level Adjustments VOL/JOG 4 At the point from which you want to insert the new sound, switch the Movie Camera over to the Still Playback Mode. 1 5 Press the [A.DUB] Button on the Remote Controller. A.DUB PLAY VOL/JOG 6 Press the Pause Button [;] on the Remote Controller to start audio dubbing. ≥In the case of line input signals, play the device which has been connected. ; PAUSE/ITEM [AV IN]: For performing audio dubbing using an external device (such as an audio component). [MIC]: For performing audio dubbing using the external microphone socket or built-in microphone. Stopping Audio Dubbing Press the Pause Button [;] on the Remote Controller. The Movie Camera is again in the Still Playback Mode. ≥It is not possible to perform audio dubbing on an unrecorded part of the tape. ≥If there was an unrecorded part on the tape when audio dubbing was performed, picture and sound distortion occur at that tape portion during playback. ≥It is not possible to perform audio dubbing for sound supplied from the DV Terminal. ≥If you reset the Tape Counter to zero at the point where you want the audio dubbing to end and turn on the Memory Stop Function (p. 114), the audio dubbing automatically stops when the tape reaches that point. ≥If the data recorded with audio dubbing is imported in the personal computer using a PC software programme, only the original sound (ST1) may be imported depending on the software programme. Advanced Operations TITLE sVOLr A.DUB CAMERA VCR CARD P.B Playing Back the Sound Recorded with Audio Dubbing ≥Depending on the setting selected for [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, the sound added with audio dubbing and the original sound are played back as follows: ST1: The original sound alone is played back. ST2: The dubbed sound alone is played back. MIX: The original sound and the sound added with audio dubbing are played back together. ; PAUSE/ITEM ; PAUSE/ITEM A.DUB; A.DUB! 66 ; 67 CAMERA VCR CARD P.B OPEN Title Procedure Using the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card Still picture can be recorded using the supplied MultiMediaCard or an optional SD Memory Card. Operating directions applying to both the MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card are given using the MultiMediaCard as an example. 1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever to the right to open the Card Slot Cover. OPEN 2 Hold the MultiMediaCard with its cut-off corner facing right and toward the Movie Camera and insert it straight until it stops. Remarks, etc. 3 ≥Before closing the Card Slot Cover, be sure to confirm that the MultiMediaCard is inserted correctly. Close the Card Slot Cover securely. While accessing the MultiMediaCard (reading, recording, playing back, deleting, transmitting pictures), the [ACCESS] Lamp is lit. ≥While the [ACCESS] Lamp is lit, do not open the Card Slot Cover and remove the MultiMediaCard, turn the Movie Camera off or switch the [TAPE/CARD] Selector. Doing so could damage the Card and cause a malfunction with the Movie Camera. ∫ Inserting the MultiMediaCard Be sure to turn the Movie Camera off before inserting the MultiMediaCard. Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF]. [ACCESS] Lamp MODE ON OFF ∫ Taking Out the MultiMediaCard Be sure to turn the Movie Camera off before taking out the MultiMediaCard. Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF]. MODE ON OFF 68 The [ACCESS] Lamp Advanced Operations MODE ON OFF " Slide the [OPEN] Lever to the right to open the Card Slot Cover. # Push the MultiMediaCard on its centre. $ Pull the MultiMediaCard straight out. % Close the Card Slot Cover securely. OPEN 69 PHOTO SHOT TAPE ¥ ¥ CARD CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE PRESS MENU TO EXIT SHUTTER/IRIS CARD PUSH AUTO MNL AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU W.B RETURN PRESS Title ≥Electromagnetic waves, static electricity, malfunction of the Movie Camera or of the MultiMediaCard itself could erase the data recorded on it. To prevent the loss of picture data, it is recommended that you make a backup copy on a cassette (p. 74) or on the computer. (p. 88, 96) ≥Before pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button, it is recommended that you press the [STILL] Button to check the picture. 1 After putting the Movie Camera in the Camera Mode... (p. 24) 2 Set [PICTURE SIZE] on the [CARD SETUP] SubMenu to [1568t1152]. Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD]. 3 Select the desired picture quality using [PICTURE QUALITY] on the [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu. SHUTTER/IRIS SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG VOL/JOG Set [LOW LIGHT SHOT] on the [CARD SETUP] SubMenu to [AUTO], and exit from the Menu. SHUTTER/IRIS CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE PRESS MENU TO EXIT CARD SETUP VCR FUNCTIONS 1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 2.CARD SETUP 3.RECORDING SETUP 4.AV IN/OUT SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT CARD SETUP PICTURE SIZE 1568 1152 PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY LOW LIGHT SHOT AUTO ---YES CREATE TITLE PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY ---YES CREATE TITLE RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT ---- YES RETURN PRESS MENU TO EXIT Concerning Card Photoshots MENU TAPE ¥ ¥ CARD 4 ≥To record even more still pictures, it is recommended that you use a Card with a larger memory capacity. ≥To record pictures in high quality, set [PICTURE QUALITY] on the [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu to [FINE]; to record as many pictures as possible, set it to [ECONOMY]. ≥When you select [ECONOMY] for recording, the playback picture may contain mosaic-like noise patterns depending on the picture content. Remarks, etc. 5 ≥Recording onto a cassette is not possible when the [TAPE/CARD] Selector is at the [CARD] setting. ≥The Progressive Photoshot Function is set to [ON]. (p. 32) ≥When recording in the Auto Mode, the shutter speed is automatically adjusted to a setting within the range of 1/25 to 1/500. ≥If the screen colours change or the screen flickers, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/25, 1/50 or 1/125. (p. 62) ≥The picture quality deteriorates slightly when pictures are viewed on a TV screen or LCD Monitor. ≥The following functions or operations can no longer be used. ≥Digital Zoom (p. 31) ≥Cinema Mode (p. 34) ≥Wide Mode (p. 34) ≥Digital Effect Function (p. 50–59) ≥Title In/Creation (p. 78, 80) (Mega-Pixel Still-Picture Recording Mode only) ≥Frame Mode (p. 33) ≥Colour Bar (p. 64) ≥The pictures on the Card can be recorded onto a cassette, however their quality will deteriorate since they cannot be recorded using the Mega-Pixel Function. Concerning Low Light Shot Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button at the scene that you want to record. PHOTO SHOT ≥Sound is not recorded. ≥The Shutter Effect (p. 31) cannot be used. ≥The power is automatically turned off after about 6 minutes when a cassette has been inserted. ≥Mega-Pixel Still-Picture Recording on the cassette is not possible. Procedure PUSH The Movie Camera can be used as a Digital Still Camera to record clear still pictures on the MultiMediaCard. The size of the pictures that can be recorded using this Movie Camera is 1.80 million pixels, and recording pictures of this size is called Mega-Pixel (over 1 million pixels) Still-Picture Recording. Compared with normally recorded pictures, pictures produced by Mega-Pixel Still-Picture Recording are printed out more clearly. When pictures are to be printed out, print them from the MultiMediaCard. Otherwise, clear Mega-Pixel Pictures cannot be obtained. ---- YES TO EXIT PUSH (Mega-Pixel Still-Picture Recording~Card Photoshot) MENU PUSH Using the Movie Camera as a Digital Still Camera SETUP PICTURE SIZE 1568 1152 640 480 PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY OFF AUTO LOW LIGHT SHOT ---YES CREATE TITLE You can choose among 3 picture quality modes for the Card Photoshot Function. Maximum recordable number of pictures on the supplied 8 MB MultiMediaCard When the picture size is 1568t1152 pixels FINE: Approx. 10 pictures NORMAL: Approx. 20 pictures ECONOMY: Approx. 30 pictures When the picture size is 640t480 pixels FINE: Approx. 50 pictures NORMAL: Approx. 100 pictures ECONOMY: Approx. 200 pictures ≥When recording in more than one mode (FINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY) on the same MultiMediaCard, the maximum recordable number differs from the numbers indicated above. ≥The maximum recordable numbers are approximations. When recording intricate pictures with fine details, the number of recordable still pictures on the MultiMediaCard decreases due to their large data volume. Advanced Operations Quality of Card Photoshot Pictures VOL/JOG ≥When recording dark scenes, set [LOW LIGHT SHOT] to [AUTO]. (When the shutter speed is 1/25, Low Light Shot is activated, and the [4CARD] Indication appears.) ≥The picture’s brightness may change in the Low Light Shot Mode. ≥When the shutter speed or the Programme AE Mode is set, Low Light Shot will not be activated even when [LOW LIGHT SHOT] is set to [AUTO]. Others ≥To view pictures recorded using the Card Photoshot Function on a TV screen or LCD Monitor rather than printing them out, it is recommended that [640k480] be selected as the setting in step 2. (In this case, Mega-Pixel Still-Picture Recording will not be performed.) ≥It is recommended that you press the [STILL] Button first and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button where the recording is to be performed to put the Movie Camera in the Still Picture Mode. F 7 1568 ø 70 71 PHOTO SHOT TAPE ¥ ¥ CARD BLC VCR FUNCTIONS 1 1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 2.CARD SETUP 3.RECORDING SETUP 4.AV IN/OUT SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS STILL ; FADE PRESS MENU TO EXIT ª SEARCH i 5 SHUTTER/IRIS PLAYBACK PUSH 6 MNL AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU W.B RETURN PRESS Title Copying Cassette Pictures onto a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card FUNCTIONS BLANK SEARCH ---- YES RECORD TO CARD ---- YES AUTO PRINT ---- YES SEARCH PHOTO 12bit AUDIO ST1 AUDIO OUT STEREO MENU ---- YES TO EXIT Procedure 1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD]. ≥Sound is not recorded. ≥The Shutter Effect (p. 31) cannot be used. ≥This function is not Mega-Pixel Recording. Remarks, etc. 2 Select the desired picture quality using [PICTURE QUALITY] on the [CARD SETUP] SubMenu. (p. 71) MENU TAPE ¥ ¥ CARD ∫ Copying the Pictures Manually (Card Photoshot) 3 Start playback and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button at the scene that you want to record. The picture stands still for approximately 4 seconds (when [PICTURE QUALITY] on the [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [NORMAL]) while the picture is being recorded. ≥It is recommended that you press the [;] Button first and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. ≥The remaining number of pictures which can be recorded in the MultiMediaCard is displayed during picture transmission. When “0” is reached, the tape is set to the Still Playback Mode. ≥The size of the pictures recorded on the Card is [640a480]. ≥Pictures with wide-screen format signals cannot be copied. Advanced Operations S SEARCH j AUTO 1 SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH STILL PHOTO SHOT BLC After putting the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode... (p. 36) ; VOL/JOG Select the desired picture quality using [PICTURE QUALITY] on the [CARD SETUP] SubMenu. (p. 71) Set [RECORD TO CARD] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [YES]. (p. 16) MENU SHUTTER/IRIS SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG 72 # MENU PUSH After putting the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode (p. 36), set the Movie Camera to the Still Playback Mode just before the point where picture transfer is to commence... (p. 38) " PUSH ∫ Copying Pictures with Photo Index Signals Automatically A search is started from the current cassette position, and the pictures with the Photo Index signals are recorded in sequence on the MultiMediaCard. ≥Indication appears during the copying. Stopping the Picture Transmission Press the [∫] Button. FADE ª ; TAPE%CARD NOW WRITING VOL/JOG 73 PHOTO SHOT TAPE ¥ ¥ CARD CARD FUNCTIONS 1.ERASE PICTURE/TITLE 2.CARD EDITING 3.DISPLAY SETUP 4.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT TITLE MULTI/P-IN-P SHUTTER/IRIS MNL AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU (Picture Transmission) ∫ Copying a Single Picture ------------------- YES YES YES YES YES YES W.B RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT Title Copying Still Pictures from the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card onto the Cassette CARD EDITING RECORD TO TAPE AUTO PRINT PICTURE SEARCH FILE LOCK DPOF SETTING CARD FORMAT Procedure 1 After putting the Movie Camera in the Card Playback Mode... (p. 76) Remarks, etc. 2 Display the desired picture. (p. 76) 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. It takes approximately 7 seconds to copy the still picture onto the cassette. Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE]. PHOTO SHOT MULTI/P-IN-P TAPE ¥ ¥ CARD ≥When pictures with a size other than [640k480] are copied onto the cassette, their picture quality will deteriorate somewhat. ≥Using the Blank Search Function (p. 42) makes it easy to locate the end of the recorded part or a blank part on the cassette. ≥An (Photoshot) index signal is automatically recorded with a picture. This makes it possible to use the Index Search Function (p. 44) or the Automatic Printing Function. (p. 106) ≥[NOW RECORDING] Indication appears during the copying. Advanced Operations PUSH AUTO REC PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS NOW RECORDING VOL/JOG ∫ Copying All Pictures " After putting the Movie Camera in the Card Playback Mode... (p. 76) Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE]. # Display the first picture. (p. 76) ≥If you display a picture other than the first picture, only subsequent pictures will be copied. TAPE ¥ ¥ CARD $ Display the [CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu on the [CARD FUNCTIONS] MainMenu. MENU MULTI/P-IN-P % Set [RECORD TO TAPE] to [YES]. It takes approximately 7 seconds for each of the pictures to be copied onto the cassette. ≥To stop the copying midway, press the [∫] Button. SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG VOL/JOG VOL/JOG 74 75 Using the Picture Search Mode CAMERA VCR CARD P.B 4 MODE ON OFF MULTI/P-IN-P TITLE SLIDE 5 SLIDE BLC After setting the [PICTURE SEARCH] on the [CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu to [YES] to appear the picture search screen, turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired number of the picture and press it. ≥The same settings can be performed using the short-cut menu. (p. 118) 1 CARD STILL SHUTTER/IRIS ; PUSH AUTO FADE MNL ------------------- RETURN PRESS ---- YES EXIT MENU TO YES YES YES YES YES YES ª AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU EDITING RECORD TO TAPE AUTO PRINT PICTURE SEARCH FILE LOCK DPOF SETTING CARD FORMAT SEARCH i W.B 5 S SEARCH PICTURE SEARCH j 6 f No,18 v Title Procedure Playing Back Pictures Recorded on the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (Card Playback) ∫ Playing Back Pictures 1 1 File Name 2 Picture Size 3 Picture Number 1 Slide the [OFF/ON/ MODE] Switch from the [ON] position to put the Movie Camera in the Card Playback Mode. The [CARD P.B] Lamp lights, and the last recorded still CAMERA picture on the VCR MultiMediaCard CARD P.B is displayed. SEARCH i 5 To play back earlier recorded pictures: Press the [SEARCHj] Button. S SEARCH MODE ON OFF ∫ Selecting and Playing Back Pictures Displayed in the Multi-Picture Mode 640 1568 1568 640 640 7 8 Slide the [OFF/ON/ MODE] Switch from the [ON] position to put the Movie Camera in the Card Playback Mode. The [CARD P.B] Lamp lights, and the last recorded still CAMERA picture on the VCR MultiMediaCard CARD P.B is displayed. j 6 # Press the [MULTI] Button. The still pictures recorded on the MultiMediaCard are displayed in the MultiPicture Mode. MODE ON OFF 76 To pause the Slide Playback: Press the [;] Button. The [SLIDE;] Indication 5 appears. ≥To resume the Slide Playback, press the [;] Button again or the [1] Button. Playback resumes from the next picture and stops at the last recorded picture. BLC STILL 1 ; $ Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired picture. The selected picture is marked with a red frame. % Press the [PUSH] Dial or the [MULTI] Button. The selected picture appears in full screen size. SHUTTER/IRIS MULTI/P-IN-P SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH 6 1568 6 Picture Size 7 File Number 8 File Name " To play back all recorded pictures in succession (Slide Playback): Press the [1] Button. The [SLIDE!] Indication 4 appears. ≥All pictures are played back for approximately 6 seconds each, from the first to the last recorded picture, and playback then stops. PUSH 3 TO EXIT Remarks, etc. To play back later recorded pictures: Press the [SEARCHi] Button. 2 MENU VOL/JOG or VOL/JOG MULTI/P-IN-P ≥Pictures can have titles inserted and played back. (p. 78) ≥The picture quality is not displayed during playback. To stop the Slide Playback Press the [∫] Button. ≥To resume the Slide Playback, press the [1] Button. Playback resumes from the next picture, and after all recorded pictures have been played back, it stops at the picture, at which you stopped the Slide Playback before. Advanced Operations PRESS ≥It is not possible to select the desired multi-picture with the Remote Controller. ≥In the Multi-Picture Mode, 6 still pictures are displayed on the same screen. If more than 6 still pictures are recorded on the MultiMediaCard, turn the [PUSH] Dial to display the next 6 still pictures. (Instead of the [PUSH] Dial, you can also use the [SEARCHi] Button or the [SEARCHj] Button.) ≥When you play back a blank (unrecorded) MultiMediaCard, the screen becomes white and the [NO PICTURE] Indication appears. ≥If you attempt to play back a still picture recorded in a different format or a picture whose image data is defective, the [k] Indication and the [CARD ERROR] Indication could appear as warning. ≥When the still pictures are displayed in the MultiPicture Mode, the Slide Playback cannot be activated. ≥When pictures recorded using another device are played back, the picture size indicated by the Movie Camera may differ from the size of these pictures. 77 PHOTO SHOT TAPE ¥ ¥ CARD MULTI/P-IN-P TITLE r SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH AUTO MNL AE LOCK Title Procedure Inserting Titles The supplied MultiMediaCard contains titles (preset titles). Titles can be selected from among these titles and displayed. (Titles can be displayed in the Camera Mode, VCR Mode or Card Playback Mode.) TITLE 1 Press the [TITLE] Button. The original title (p. 80) created last is displayed. ≥If an original title has not been created, a preset title will be displayed. Remarks, etc. 2 Press the [MULTI] Button. A list of the titles is displayed. 3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select the desired title. The selected title is marked with a red frame. 4 Press the [PUSH] Dial or press the [MULTI] Button. The selected title appears. SHUTTER/IRIS SHUTTER/IRIS TITLE VOL/JOG PUSH MULTI/P-IN-P 2 5 Select the recording destination with the [TAPE/CARD] Selector. Camera Mode: TAPE or CARD VCR Mode: CARD Card Playback Mode: TAPE TAPE ¥ ¥ CARD 78 6 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. ≥A still picture with the title inserted is recorded. ≥When you record to cassette in Camera Mode, you can use the Recording Start/Stop Button instead of [PHOTO SHOT] Button. PHOTO SHOT 1 Lock Setting Display (p. 84) 2 File Name MULTI/P-IN-P VOL/JOG PRE00002.TTL 1 or ≥It is recommended that you press the [STILL] Button first and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. ≥When the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed, the title is cleared in that instant, however this will not interfere with the recording. ≥When a title is displayed in the VCR Mode, the title will not be output from the DV Terminal (p. 104) or Digital Still Picture Terminal. (p. 108) ≥The Multi-Picture Mode cannot be used once titles are inserted. ≥Titles cannot be displayed when [1568k1152] has been selected as the [PICTURE SIZE] setting while the [TAPE/CARD] Selector is at [CARD]. ≥If the title is inserted when Zebra Pattern is set, the Zebra Pattern may also appear in the title. Advanced Operations W.B PUSH VOL/JOG MENU Clearing the Title Display Press the [TITLE] Button. TITLE 79 Concerning the Colour Selection 1 Original Colours (colours of captured 1 2 Preset Colours (black, blue, green, cyan, 2 ; BLC 1 ; STILL PUSH AUTO ª AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU CREATE TITLE FADE MNL 3 COLOUR LUMINANCE RECORD RETURN SEARCH i 5 W.B 4 ; picture) Title in original colours with the light sections (whitish parts) of the captured picture missing 4 Preset Colours (black, blue, green, cyan, PRESS MENU TO EXIT S SEARCH red, pink, yellow, white) Title in preset colours with the dark sections (blackish parts) of the captured picture missing 3 Original Colours (colours of captured ; SHUTTER/IRIS picture) Title in original colours with the dark sections (blackish parts) of the captured picture missing 1 j 6 ; red, pink, yellow, white) Title in preset colours with the light sections (whitish parts) of the captured picture missing 1 Creating Titles Titles can be created and recorded on the MultiMediaCard. ≥Original titles are added after the preset titles. Procedure 1 Camera Mode: Point the Lens at the picture which is to serve as the title. Remarks, etc. VCR Mode: Search for the picture which is to serve as the title and put the Movie Camera in the Still Playback Mode. 3 2 Set [CREATE TITLE] on the [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu to [YES]. BLC Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. The Menu for adjusting the title now appears. ≥Select [RETURN] to perform photoshot again. MENU PHOTO SHOT Title 1 STILL SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH ; VOL/JOG 4 Set [COLOUR] and [LUMINANCE]: Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [COLOUR] or [LUMINANCE] and press it. ≥[CREATE TITLE] cannot be selected when [1568k1152] has been selected as the [PICTURE SIZE] setting while the [TAPE/CARD] Selector is set to [CARD]. ≥The size of the title picture is [640k480] regardless of the [PICTURE SIZE] setting. ≥If it is hard to set the focus, use the Manual Focus Function. (p. 28) ≥Title contrast may not be clear in areas with a minimal difference between light and dark or on the borders between light and dark even when the title contrast is adjusted. ≥If a small object is used as the title, the title may not appear clearly. ≥When original titles are created, the number of pictures which can be recorded on the MultiMediaCard will decrease. ≥When the number of pictures which can be recorded on the MultiMediaCard is low, the original title may not be created. Advanced Operations PHOTO SHOT r When the [PUSH] Dial is turned to select the colours while a title is being created, the colours will change as below. ≥The colour sequence can be reversed by reversing the direction in which the [PUSH] Dial is turned. 5 Record the title: Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [RECORD] and press it. [COLOUR]: When the [PUSH] Dial is turned, the title colours change. Press the [PUSH] Dial to enter the colours. [LUMINANCE]: When the [PUSH] Dial is turned, the title contrast is adjusted. Press the [PUSH] Dial to enter the adjustment result. VOL/JOG 80 SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG 81 CARD Erasing Titles FUNCTIONS 1.ERASE PICTURE/TITLE 2.CARD EDITING 3.DISPLAY SETUP 4.OTHER FUNCTIONS SHUTTER/IRIS To erase a title, select [ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION] in step 2. PRESS AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU MENU TO EXIT A B ERASE W.B 1.ERASE ERASE PHOTO SHOT 1.ERASE 2.ERASE 3.ERASE CAMERA VCR CARD P.B PICTURE/TITLE PICTURE BY SELECTION ALL PICTURES TITLE BY SELECTION RETURN PRESS MENU ---- YES TO EXIT ERASE 1.ERASE 2.ERASE 3.ERASE 2.ERASE 3.ERASE PICTURE/TITLE PICTURE BY SELECTION ALL PICTURES TITLE BY SELECTION RETURN PRESS MENU RETURN PRESS ERASE ERASE BY SELECTION ERASE ALL MENU TO TO EXIT CAMERA VCR CARD P.B 2 Select [ERASE PICTURE BY SELECTION] on the [ERASE PICTURE/ TITLE] Sub-Menu, and press the [PUSH] Dial. (p. 16) 3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the picture that you want to erase, and then press it. The selected picture flashes. SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG VOL/JOG MODE ON OFF Select [ERASE ALL PICTURES] on the [ERASE PICTURE/TITLE] Sub-Menu, and press the [PUSH] Dial. (p. 16) The confirmation message appears. 5 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [YES] and then press it. The selected picture is now erased from the MultiMediaCard. ≥If you select [NO], the picture selection is cancelled. SHUTTER/IRIS 6 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu. MENU VOL/JOG Remarks, etc. $ Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [YES] and then press it. All pictures stored on the MultiMediaCard are now erased. ≥A locked picture cannot be erased. (p. 84) ≥Data on an SD Memory Card cannot be erased when the card’s write protection switch is set at [LOCK]. (p. 85) MENU SHUTTER/IRIS SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH CAMERA VCR CARD P.B # PUSH Slide the [OFF/ON/ MODE] Switch from the [ON] position to put the Movie Camera in the Card Playback Mode. Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. The confirmation message appears. MENU MODE ON OFF " 4 PUSH Slide the [OFF/ON/ MODE] Switch from the [ON] position to put the Movie Camera in the Card Playback Mode. PHOTO SHOT 1 ∫ Selecting and Erasing Pictures A VOL/JOG 82 MENU Procedure ≥The same settings can be performed using the shortcut menu. (p. 118) ∫ Erasing All Pictures B SELECTION EXIT Title You can use the Movie Camera to erase the still pictures recorded on the MultiMediaCard. After erasing them, the pictures cannot be recovered any more. BY PICTURES PRESS PRESS ---- YES TO EXIT MENU ---- YES TO EXIT MODE ON OFF Erasing Pictures Recorded on the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card PICTURE/TITLE PICTURE BY SELECTION ALL PICTURES TITLE BY SELECTION Advanced Operations PUSH AUTO MNL VOL/JOG 83 CARD FUNCTIONS CARD 1.ERASE PICTURE 2.CARD EDITING 3.DISPLAY SETUP 4.OTHER FUNCTIONS Concerning Preventing the Accidental Erasure of SD Memory Card Data FUNCTIONS 1.ERASE PICTURE 2.CARD EDITING 3.DISPLAY SETUP 4.OTHER FUNCTIONS An SD Memory Card can also be protected from accidental erasure using its write protection switch. When this knob 2 is set to [LOCK], recording is prohibited; when it is returned to its original position, recording is enabled. SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH AUTO PRESS MNL MENU TO EXIT PRESS MENU TO EXIT AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU W.B RETURN PRESS CARD EDITING EDITING MENU FILE ------------------- ---- YES ---- YES ---- YES ---- YES ---- YES ---- YES RECORD TO TAPE AUTO PRINT PICTURE SEARCH FILE LOCK DPOF SETTING CARD FORMAT YES YES YES YES YES YES ---- YES TO EXIT RETURN PRESS MENU 2 ---- YES TO EXIT LOCK CARD RECORD TO TAPE AUTO PRINT PICTURE SEARCH FILE LOCK DPOF SETTING CARD FORMAT CARD FORMAT CARD EDITING FORMAT LOCK FORMAT WILL ERASE ALL PICTURES WITH PRESET TITLES NO YES PICTURE TITLE MENU TO RETURN RETURN Title Procedure Preventing the Accidental Erasure of Pictures on the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (Lock Setting) Valuable pictures recorded on a MultiMediaCard can be locked (to prevent their accidental erasure). (Even when pictures are locked, they will be erased if the Card is formatted.) 1 After putting the Movie Camera in the Card Playback Mode... (p. 76) Set [FILE LOCK] on the [CARD EDITING] SubMenu to [YES]. (p. 16) The [FILE LOCK] Menu now appears. 2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [PICTURE] or [TITLE], and then press it. The pictures or titles are now displayed in the Multi-Picture Mode. MENU ≥The same settings can be performed using the shortcut menu. (p. 118) FILE LOCK MENU 640 TO EXIT Making the Unusable MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card Usable (Formatting) If the MultiMediaCard can no longer be read by the Movie Camera, it may be possible to make it usable again by formatting it. MultiMediaCards which can be recognized do not need to be formatted. Formatting will erase all the data (including preset titles) recorded on the MultiMediaCard. VOL/JOG VOL/JOG 1 After putting the Movie Camera in the Card Playback Mode... (p. 76) Display the [CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu on the [CARD FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu. (p. 16) 2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [CARD FORMAT] and then press it. The confirmation message appears. Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [YES] and then press it. The formatting starts. When the formatting has finished, the screen becomes white. PUSH ≥It is recommended that you use the AC Adaptor as power source when you format the MultiMediaCard to ensure uninterrupted power supply during formatting. ≥It may not be possible to use the Card which was formatted using this Movie Camera on another unit. In this case, format the Card on the unit which will be using the Card. Take steps to ensure that valuable pictures are stored on the personal computer, etc. as well before proceeding. SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG VOL/JOG PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS 3 SHUTTER/IRIS MENU ≥An SD Memory Card cannot be formatted when the card’s write protection switch is set at [LOCK]. VOL/JOG PUSH MENU Press the [MENU] Button. PUSH 1568 PRESS 4 SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH 1568 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the picture to be locked, and then press it. The [ ] Indication 1 is attached to the selected picture. ≥To lock more than one picture, repeat these steps. ≥Press the [PUSH] Dial again to release. ≥Lock settings performed by this Movie Camera are effective with this Movie Camera only. 640 PUSH 1 1568 3 SHUTTER/IRIS SHUTTER/IRIS 640 Remarks, etc. Advanced Operations PRESS --- VOL/JOG 84 85 CARD FUNCTIONS 1.ERASE PICTURE/TITLE 2.CARD EDITING 3.DISPLAY SETUP 4.OTHER FUNCTIONS CAMERA VCR CARD P.B PRESS MODE ON OFF MENU TO EXIT CARD EDITING RECORD TO TAPE AUTO PRINT PICTURE SEARCH FILE LOCK DPOF SETTING CARD FORMAT ------------------- YES YES YES YES YES YES RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT SHUTTER/IRIS DPOF SETTING (PRINT QUANTITY) AE LOCK Procedure Writing Printing Information on a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (DPOF Settings) The pictures to be printed, the number of prints and other printing-related information (DPOF settings) can be written on the MultiMediaCard. “DPOF” stands for “Digital Print Order Format”, and it enables printing information to be added to pictures in the MultiMediaCard so that it can be used by any system that supports DPOF. 1 Slide the [OFF/ON/ MODE] Switch from the [ON] position to put the Movie Camera in the Card Playback Mode. 2 Set [DPOF SETTING] on the [CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu to [YES]. (p. 16) CAMERA VCR CARD P.B ≥The same settings can be performed using the shortcut menu. (p. 118) DPOF (PRINT Remarks, etc. MENU SETTING QUANTITY) 1568 1568 PRESS 2 MENU 640 5 640 TO EXIT 1 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the number of prints, and then press it. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and press the [MENU] Button when the settings are finished. SHUTTER/IRIS SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG VOL/JOG Select [VERIFY] in step 3 above. The picture for which 1 or more prints have been set by DPOF is played back in succession (Slide Playback). SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH PUSH Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the pictures, and then press it. The number of prints established by the DPOF setting is displayed. 1 Verifying the DPOF Settings SHUTTER/IRIS VOL/JOG 4 SHUTTER/IRIS PUSH 1568 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [VARIABLE], then press it. To make one print of all the pictures, select [ALL 1]; to prevent all the pictures from being printed, select [ALL 0]. SHUTTER/IRIS MODE ON OFF VOL/JOG 640 3 ≥The number of prints can be set from 0 to 99. ≥The [¥] Mark 2 appears to indicate pictures for which 1 or more prints have been set. ≥Perform the DPOF settings with your own Movie Camera in use. ≥It may take some moments to verify the DPOF settings. Wait until the [ACCESS] Lamp goes off. PUSH Title Advanced Operations VARIABLE ALL 1 ALL 0 VERIFY PRESS MENU TO RETURN W.B PUSH VOL/JOG MENU PUSH PUSH AUTO MNL VOL/JOG VOL/JOG MENU 86 87 Using the Supplied USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card About the USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card Using the supplied USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card lets you import the still pictures recorded on the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card with ease into a computer. ≥Note that operations are not guaranteed for all PCs providing the recommended environment. 1 Supplied Accessories Computer System Requirements Hardware 1 USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card This Software can be installed in PC/AT compatible personal computers with Microsoft® Windows® 98 preinstalled and equipped with a USB port. Software 2 CD-ROM Disk Drive: CD-ROM drive Port: USB 1 2 3 4 Turn on the power of the computer, and start Windows. 6 Plug the USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card’s connector into the USB port on the computer. ≥The [Add New Hardware Wizard] window appears when the USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card has been connected to the computer for the first time. Click [Next]. To select the search method, select [Search for the best driver for your device, (Recommended).] and click [Next]. 7 8 9 5 88 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CDROM drive. ≥It takes the computer several seconds to recognize the CD-ROM. After the [Add New Hardware Wizard] window appears: Select [Specify a location], then select [E:\USB_Drv] in [Browse], and finally click [Next]. ≥[E:] above applies when the CD-ROM drive is drive E. ≥Recognition may not be successful even though [Specify a location] was selected in [Browse]. If this happens, perform the selection again. After checking that the location of the driver is correct, click [Next]. When a display appears to indicate that the USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card has been installed, click [Finish]. Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] etc., to check the drive is displayed as a removable disk drive 1. 1 Inserting the MultiMediaCard into the USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card Hold the MultiMediaCard with its label facing upward and the cut-off corner to the right, and insert it into the Card Slot. ≥Do not remove the MultiMediaCard while the [ACCESS] Lamp lights. ≥Be sure to insert the MultiMediaCard all the way into the USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card until it stops. Forcefully inserting the MultiMediaCard in the wrong direction may damage the USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card and/or the MultiMediaCard. Cautions ≥Do not subject the USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card to shocks. ≥Do not insert any objects except MultiMediaCards; otherwise it could damage the USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card and the connected equipment. ≥Keep the USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card away from high-temperature locations and direct sunlight. ≥Do not attempt to disassemble or remodel the USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card. ≥Operation may not or will not be performed properly when it is connected simultaneously with other USB equipments. Operations on the Computer When the MultiMediaCard is inserted, the USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card operates like a floppy disk drive, and you can use the same drag and drop or copy methods. ≥If the computer has been connected via two or more USB cables or if another dedicated adaptor has been connected to the USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card, operation may not be performed properly. ≥If you are using a notebook computer, be sure to connect its AC adaptor. Advanced Operations 2 Image Data on the MultiMediaCard If you double-click on the Removable Disk icon, the folders are displayed. (Dcim\100cdpfp) The Image Data recorded by this Movie Camera is JPEG Format. (Example: Imga0001.jpg) ≥If you change the file name, it may not be possible to play back the corresponding picture(s) on the Movie Camera. ≥Pictures that you have edited or composed on a computer can be saved on the MultiMediaCard, however, they may not be played back on the Movie Camera. 89 Installing HotShots or NetCard See the ReadMe file supplied with your HotShots or NetCard software for information about these products. 1 2 3 4 HotShots Using the supplied CD-ROM, you can process or modify photos. HotShots can be installed in PC/AT compatible personal computers which can run Microsoft® Windows® 95/98. Compatible machines: Personal computer with 80486 or higher CPU (PentiumTM or higher recommended) Graphic card: High Colour or better, VGA or better Installed memory: 16 MB or more Free hard disk space: Approx. 30 MB for installation, Approx. 50 MB for runtime Disk drive: CD-ROM drive Other requirements: Mouse NetCard Using NetCard on the supplied CD-ROM, you can send virtual picture postcards with messages (text, video clips or voice) added to pictures or Photo Pages over the Internet. NetCard can be installed in PC/AT compatible personal computers which can run Microsoft® Windows® 95/98. Compatible machines: Personal computer with 80486 or higher CPU (PentiumTM or higher recommended) Graphic card: High Colour or better VGA or better Installed memory: 8 MB or More Free hard disk space: 4 MB or More Disk drive: CD-ROM drive Other requirements: ≥Mouse ≥MPC sound system and microphone (recommended) ≥E-mail software that allows file attachments (recommended) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. Double-click [My Computer]. The [My Computer] folder is now opened. ≥The screen shown in 1 appears while the HotShots application is being installed. If [Yes] is selected, the file format indicated in the message is associated with the HotShots format. Select [No] to keep the file format used to date (recommended). Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 1 Double-click the [HotShots] folder or [NetCard] folder. The [HotShots] folder or [NetCard] folder is now opened. Starting HotShots or NetCard The startup method differs depending on the type of personal computer used. Normally, select [Programs] # [PictureWorks] # [HotShots 1.5] or [NetCard] from the [Start] menu. 5 Double-click the [Setup] icon. The setup (installation) now begins. Advanced Operations Processing and Modifying Photos (HotShots)/Creating Original Messages (NetCard) ≥For notes on using HotShots or NetCard, refer to the “Readme” and “Help” information. ≥These illustrations appear when the HotShots application is installed. It is slightly different from that of the NetCard installation. ≥Note that operations are not guaranteed for all PCs providing the recommended environment. The setup screen appears. Read the screen messages carefully, and complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions. 90 91 Using the HotShots Application ∫ Picture Capture Mode [Get] ∫ Editing Mode [Enhance] ∫ Shared Picture Mode [Share] ∫ Internet Mode [Internet] The following 4 capture methods are available: The following 5 options are available for editing and modifying (fixing) pictures. When the Shared Picture Mode is selected, pictures can be shared with other people. Using the Internet browser that you are familiar with, you can link with various home pages related to the pictures and obtain information. ≥Quick Fix Pictures are automatically analyzed and fixed. ≥Print Pictures It is recommended that you select [Smart Print] and select the preview of the best photo before selecting [Print It Now]. ≥Get from Disk (Hard disk, CD-ROM, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, etc.) ≥Get from Camera ≥Get from Scanner ≥Get from Internet ≥SmartPix The user selects the feature of the photographic pictures, and the photos are fixed on the basis of this information. ≥Fix By Example The best way of fixing can be selected from among the fixing examples. ≥Special Effects Special effects can be added to an original picture to change the picture into a photo with variations. ≥Tools This option enables you to edit digital pictures and do all the work by yourself. 92 ≥Send NetCard You can send Photo Pages you have created over the Internet. (However, the NetCard application must be installed for this.) Advanced Operations The HotShots remote controller has 4 buttons for selecting the application’s operations. The modes (picture capture [Get], editing [Enhance], shared picture [Share] and Internet [Internet]) can be selected by clicking these buttons. For details on operation, refer to help. ≥Depending on the type of printer used, it may not be possible to print out the pictures in the proper colours. ≥PictureWorks ≥Publications ≥Discussions ≥Make Photo Page The photo background can be selected. ∫ Restoring wide pictures to normal pictures Open the picture which you want to restore to normal, and select [Resize] in [Image] 1. The [Resize Options] dialogue 2 box is displayed. Remove the check mark from [Preserve Aspect Ratio], and set [Units] to [pixels]. Set the value of [Height] in such a way that [Height] will be reduced to 3/4. For example, if [Height] is [480], input [360], and press [OK]. 1 2 93 Using the NetCard Application 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 2 1 2 3 Click the Import Button 3 to display the photos or Moving Pictures. ≥You can also introduce the pictures from Explorer. ≥When pictures are captured, the size of still pictures is automatically modified to fit on NetCard, however the size of through pictures from the Movie Camera remains the same. ≥Clicking the Sound Insert Button 4 enables you to add sound (recorded with an external device and from the selected music data) to the pictures. 4 5 6 Press the Configuration Button 6 to check whether the settings are correct. (p. 95) ≥Input a check mark for [Save to disk in NetCard outbox folder] of [Delivery Service] at this point. After checking the necessary places, click the [OK] Button and exit configuration. Click the Send Button 5 to save the NetCard pictures as an attached file. (p. 95) Send it using your own e-mail software. ≥For users using Microsoft Exchange or America Online: Refer to the Help information for details on how to send pictures directly. ≥The dates of saved files may not be accurate. 1 NetCard Information Button Click the Selector Button 2 to switch to the address write page. The screen changes to an illustration showing the address write page. Input the sender, address, message, etc. ≥Users using Microsoft Exchange or America Online can select the address from the address book in the mail software programme which they always use by clicking the Address Button 7. ∫ Concerning the Configuration [Preferences] Before clicking the Send Button, press the Configuration Button and check whether the settings are correct. ≥Input the sender 1. ≥Select the appropriate delivery service and delivery format settings that match the receiver’s computer. ≥After checking the necessary places, click the [OK] Button 7 and exit configuration. ≥When 2 or 3 is selected for the delivery service items, it may not be possible to send the pictures depending on the Windows version or computer used. For this reason, it is recommended that you select 4. Advanced Operations This section describes the method that is used to send pictures in an attached file format since, depending on the computer used and its version or the user’s provider, it may not be possible to transmit the pictures directly. 2 Delivery Service 2 Send automatically using Microsoft Exchange Select this if the receiver uses Microsoft Exchange. 3 Send automatically using America Online Select this if the receiver uses America Online. 4 Save to disk in NetCard outbox folder The pictures are saved on the specified directory (program files\pictureworks\netcard\outbox) as an attached file regardless of which e-mail software programme is used by the receiver. Delivery Format 5 Create NetCard with Windows Player attached When the receiver’s computer is running Windows. 6 Create NetCard as a JPEG image file Even if receiver’s computer does not run Windows, the pictures can still be viewed as JPEG files. (Select this for users using nonWindows computers.) 94 95 Using the Pictures Recorded on the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card on the Computer 1 PC Card Adaptor (VW-MAP1E) 2 MultiMediaCard External Drive (VW-RWM1E) The accessories listed above are used exclusively for the MultiMediaCard. Use the accessories listed below for the SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. 3 USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card (BN-SDCAPE/C) 4 PC Card Adapter for SD Memory Card (BN-SDABPE/C) Depending on the type of computer, it may not be possible to use one or more of the accessories above. For further details, consult your dealer. ≥To erase pictures that you recorded on the Card by using the Movie Camera, be sure to erase them on the Movie Camera, not on the computer. ≥You can import still pictures into the computer for editing and adding creative effects. (After editing or changing the picture data, playback on the Movie Camera is no longer possible.) ≥If you record on the computer some data that is incompatible with the Movie Camera, it cannot be recognized on the Movie Camera. ≥If you make any changes to the pictures on the Card after acquiring them on the computer, searching for pictures on that Card may no longer be possible. Still pictures recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card It may not be possible to play back the pictures on this Movie Camera recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance. Advanced Operations The following optional accessories are needed to capture the pictures on a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card in the computer. Concerning the MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card Concerning the SD Memory Card Application Software SD Memory Card can be used effectively with SD ArtStudio (VW-SWA1E: optional). TitleStudio Browser Pictures recorded on the SD Memory Card or hard disk can be displayed as a list of thumbnails. Editor Pictures of original title which can be used with a Movie Camera or Digital Video Printer can be created on a computer. SD-Jukebox Music can be recorded on an SD Memory Card. ≥However, it is not possible to play back the music by using this Movie Camera. Computer System Requirements Personal Computer: PC/AT compatible personal computers with Microsoft® Windows® 98 or Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition pre-installed. (Pentium II/333 MHz or higher CPU recommended) Media Supported: SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard Picture Format: JPEG, BMP Graphic Display: High colour (16 bit) or more colours (true colour recommended) Installed Memory: 64 MB or more Free Hard Disk Space: At least 20 MB Disk Drive: CD-ROM drive Other Requirements: Mouse ≥“SD ArtStudio” is the nickname of the product. ≥Note that operations are not guaranteed for all PCs providing the recommended environment. 96 MultiMediaCard The MultiMediaCard is a compact, lightweight and removable external memory card. A great many fun-filled titles (preset titles) have been recorded on the supplied MultiMediaCard. These preset titles will also be erased when the Card is formatted. SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card (optional), which is the same size as the MultiMediaCard, is an external memory card with an even bigger memory capacity. It has a write protect switch to prevent the data writing and card formatting. Concerning the compatibility of the Card images Image data files recorded on “MultiMediaCard”s or “SD Memory Card”s by this Movie Camera are based on DCF (Design Rules for Camera Files Systems universal standard) established by JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry Development Association). Concerning the folder structure when using the Card in a personal computer When a Card containing recorded data is inserted into a personal computer, some folders will be displayed as shown above. (The Cards are shown as graphical representations.) [100cdpfp]: The pictures (Imga0001.jpg, etc.) in this folder were recorded using the JPEG format. [Misc]: This contains the files of the DPOF data which has been set for the pictures. [Title]: This contains the data of the preset titles (Pre00001.ttl) and original titles (Usr00001.jpg, Usr00001.ttl, etc.). ≥[Dcim], [Im01cdpf], [Private], [Vtf], etc. are needed in terms of the folder structure: these folders have nothing to do with the actual operation. ≥In the Card Photoshot Mode, the Movie Camera automatically saves the file numbers (Imga0001.jpg, etc.) along with the pictures. A file number is recorded with each picture as a running number. 97 Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller supplied with the Movie Camera allows operating most of the Movie Camera’s major functions from a distance. 9 Controls for Playback 2 DATE /TIME PHOTO SHOT START /STOP 6 3 4 MULTI P-IN-P A.DUB TITLE T 7 5 MENU ZOOM sVOLr OSD W REC 6 1 5 REW/6 PLAY FF/5 SLOW 8 9 SLOW ; STILL ADV PAUSE/ITEM STILL ADV : ∫ 9 INDEX STOP/SET INDEX Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] To start Cue Playback. (p. 36) To fast-forward the tape. To activate the Camera Search Function. (p. 42) Play Button [1] To start playback. (p. 36) To start Slide Playback. (p. 76) Slow Motion/Still Advance Button [E, D] To perform Slow Motion Playback. (p. 38) To perform Still Advance Playback. (p. 38) (E: in reverse direction, D: in forward direction) Index Search Button [:, 9] To search for recorded scenes marked with an index signal. (p. 44) (:: in reverse direction, 9: in forward direction) ∫ Buttons on the Remote Controller 1 Date and Time Button [DATE/TIME] To make the Date/Time Indication appear or disappear. (p. 37) 2 Indication Output Button [OSD] To display the function and operation indications on a connected TV. (p. 41) 3 Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] To perform audio dubbing. (p. 66) 4 Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button [MULTI/P-IN-P] To operate the same functions as with the corresponding button on the Movie Camera. (p. 52–57, 76, 78) 5 Menu Button [MENU] To display the Menu. (p. 16) In this case, the functions of the following buttons are changed: Pause Button > Item Button To select items on the Menu. Stop Button > Setting Button To set the mode for the selected item. 98 6 Title Button [TITLE] To insert titles into pictures or clear titles from them. (p. 78) 7 Recording Button [REC] To dub digital signals input into the Movie Camera via the DV Input/Output Terminal, S-Video and AV Input/Output Socket, press the [REC] Button and the [PLAY] Button together. (p. 103, 104) Advanced Operations 1 Rewind/Review Button [6] To start Review Playback. (p. 36) To rewind the tape. (p. 36) To activate the Camera Search Function. (p. 42) To activate the Recording Check Function. (p. 26) Stop Button [∫] To stop the tape. (p. 36) To stop Slide Playback. (p. 76) Pause Button [;] To pause playback. (p. 36) To pause Slide Playback. (p. 76) 8 Controls for Recording and Zoom/Sound Volume Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] To record still pictures. (p. 30, 70) Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] To start and pause recording. (p. 24) Zoom/Sound Volume Buttons [ZOOM/VOL] To zoom in and out. (p. 30) To adjust the volume of the playback sound. (p. 37) 99 ∫ Selecting the Remote Controller Mode DATE /TIME PHOTO SHOT MULTI P-IN-P A.DUB TITLE START /STOP T ZOOM W MENU REC 1 Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. This selects the [VCR1] Mode. 6 1 5 REW/6 PLAY FF/5 SLOW SLOW ; 2 Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button STILL ADV PAUSE/ITEM STILL ADV simultaneously. This selects the [VCR2] Mode. Setting to Be Made on the Movie Camera: OSD sVOLr When using two Movie Cameras at the same time, selecting different Remote Controller Modes makes it possible to operate them separately. ≥If the Remote Controller Mode set on the Movie Camera and on its Remote Controller are not matched, the [REMOTE] Indication appears. ≥Replacing the batteries in the Remote Controller automatically resets it to the [VCR1] Mode. 2 : ∫ 9 INDEX STOP/SET INDEX 1 Title Remote Controller (Continued) ∫ Inserting the Button-type Battery Insert the supplied button-type battery before using the Remote Controller. Procedure 1 Pull out the Battery Holder while pressing the Stopper 1. 2 Insert the button-type battery with the stamped (r) mark facing upward. ≥When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (The life of the battery is about 1 year. However, it depends on the frequency of use.) ≥Make sure you insert the battery with its poles correctly aligned. ≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of children. 3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller. Information for your safety WARNING “THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE. REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MANUFACTURER. THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME MANNER AND LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE CORRECT POLARITY CONNECTIONS OBSERVED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-CHARGE THE OLD BATTERY OR RE-USE IT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. IT SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN WASTE PRODUCTS DESTINED FOR BURIAL RATHER THAN INCINERATION.” Advanced Operations Set [REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] SubMenu to the desired Remote Controller Mode. 1 ∫ Using the Remote Controller 100 Aim the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor on the Movie Camera and press the appropriate button. Distance to the Movie Camera: Less than 5 metres. Angle: Approximately 15e up, down, left and right from centre axis. Remarks, etc. ≥The operative range described on the left is valid for using the Remote Controller indoors. When using it outdoors or under strong lights, it may not work correctly even within the left range. ≥Within a distance of about 1 metre, it is also possible to use the Remote Controller from the side ([MENU] Button side). 101 Copying onto an S-VHS (or VHS) Cassette (Dubbing) Recording the Content of External Device You can copy the picture and sound recorded on this Movie Camera onto an S-VHS (or VHS) cassette in a home video recorder. The contents of S-VHS (or VHS) cassette can be copied (dubbed) onto DV cassettes and TV programmes can be recorded. Proceed with the following operations after connecting the Movie Camera with the S-Video, Video and Audio Output Sockets B on the external device as shown in the illustration on the left page. ≥The Remote Controller is necessary. ≥Set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] SubMenu to [IN/OUT]. (Recording will not be possible if it is set to [OUT/PHONES].) S-Video Cable [S-VIDEO IN] A [S-VIDEO OUT] B 21-pin Adaptor [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] ∫ Concerning recording onto a Card Movie Camera: [VIDEO IN] A [VIDEO OUT] B MIC AV IN/OUT PHONES [AUDIO IN] A [AUDIO OUT] B " # [AV IN/OUT] Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from the [ON] position to put the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode. Insert the unrecorded cassette. Other Equipment: AV Cable $ Insert a recorded cassette and start playback. ∫ Concerning Analog-digital Conversion Movie Camera: % Proceed with the following operations after connecting the Movie Camera with the S-Video, Video and Audio Input Sockets A on the video recorder as shown in the above illustration. ≥If your VCR is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer. 1 PLAY Before copying, be sure to press the [OSD] Button on the Remote Controller (p. 98) so that no indications are visible. Otherwise, the displayed tape counter and function indications are also copied. ' VCR: 1 3 2 4 7 102 Insert the recorded cassette. Press the Play Button [1] to start playback. Press the Stop Button [∫] to stop playback. If the Movie Camera has been connected with another digital video equipment through its DV Terminal, the analog format pictures which have been input from an external device can be output to that digital video equipment through the DV Terminal. ≥To initiate the DV output of analog video signals supplied from an external device, set [DV OUT] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON]. (Normally, set [DV OUT] to [OFF]. The picture quality may be disturbed if it is set to [ON].) Press the Pause Button [;] or Stop Button [∫] to stop recording. Other Equipment: Movie Camera: Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from the [ON] position to put the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode. While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [PLAY] Button (both on the Remote Controller). REC & When the [TAPE/CARD] Selector is at the [CARD] setting, Card Photoshot operations are possible for externally input signals (but not recording). ≥The picture size is fixed at [640k480]. ≥Black stripes may appear at the top, bottom, left and right edges of the picture. ≥When the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed, it may appear that the picture is returned for an instant, however this will not interfere with the recording. Editing S-VIDEO IN/OUT EDITE (MINI) ≥If video signals are supplied to either the AudioVideo Input/Output Socket or S-Video Input/ Output Socket, it is not possible to output video signals from the remaining socket. ≥If both the S-Video Cable and AV Cable have been connected, the S-Video Cable takes precedence. ≥Pictures protected by the Copy Guard will not be recorded properly. ≥Depending on the input signals to be recorded, the playback picture may contain mosaic-like noise patterns. 5 6 Press the Stop Button to stop playback. Insert an unrecorded cassette with intact erasure prevention tab. As some settings (external input, tape speed, etc.) on the VCR are necessary, please refer to your VCR’s operating instructions. Start recording. Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording. 103 Using with Digital Video Equipment (Dubbing) Copying with the Help of an Editing Controller If you connect the Movie Camera to an Editing Controller equipped with 5-pin Edit Socket, this Movie Camera’s playback functions can be controlled from the Editing Controller. [S-VIDEO IN] DATE /TIME PHOTO SHOT MULTI P-IN-P A.DUB TITLE START /STOP T ZOOM MIC REC 6 1 5 REW/6 PLAY FF/5 SLOW To Edit Socket S-VIDEO IN/OUT W MENU 21-pin Adaptor [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] sVOLr OSD EDITE (MINI) SLOW [AV IN/OUT] [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] AV IN/OUT PHONES Q ; Editing Controller (VW-EC500E) STILL ADV PAUSE/ITEM STILL ADV ∫ 9 INDEX STOP/SET INDEX DV Cable VW-CD1E Edit Terminal Conversion Adaptor (VW-CE1E) If you connect this Movie Camera with other Digital Video equipment (for example another Movie Camera of the same type) equipped with DV Input/ Output Terminal (i.LINK) using the DV Cable VW-CD1E (optional), you can dub high-quality picture and sound in the digital format. 1 2 3 4 [Playback Unit] Insert the recorded cassette and set the Movie Camera to the VCR Mode. [Recording Unit] Insert a cassette onto which you want to perform dubbing and set the Movie Camera to the VCR Mode. [Playback Unit] Press the Play Button [1] to start playback. [Recording Unit] While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [PLAY] Button (both on the Remote Controller). Recording starts. Stopping Dubbing ∫] Press the Pause Button [;] or the Stop Button [∫ to stop recording. ≥Dubbing is automatically performed in the same audio recording mode as that of the cassette in the playback unit, regardless of the setting for [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] MainMenu of the recording unit. ≥The lower part of the monitor picture of the recording unit (the picture displayed on the LCD Monitor, Viewfinder or TV) may be distorted, or the picture may roll up or down. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the picture being recorded. ≥If the DV Cable is not connected, a black picture is recorded. ≥Even when the Playback Title In is used, the effect cannot be output from the DV Terminal. ≥Titles cannot be inserted into the pictures input from the DV Terminal and recorded on the tape. ≥Digital dubbing may not be possible even if the device with the DV Terminal (such as i.LINK) is used. [EDITD (MINI)] ≥The Edit Terminal Conversion Adaptor (VW-CE1E: supplied) is necessary when connecting the Movie Camera to an Editing Controller (VW-EC500E or VW-EC1E). When Connecting the Editing Controller VW-EC500E (optional) ≥A VCR equipped with 5-pin Edit Socket is necessary. ≥When you connect the VW-EC500E to the Movie Camera, an adjustment on the VW-EC500E is necessary. For the operation of the Editing Controller, refer to its operating instructions. Editing Controller (VW-EC1E) When Editing with Time Code Set [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] SubMenu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to [TIMECODE] to make the Time Code appear. (p. 16) ≥When the Time Code is displayed, the Time Code Signal is output from the Edit Socket. ≥When the Counter Indication is displayed, the Linear Tape Counter Signal is output. Editing : ≥If your VCR is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer. When Connecting the Editing Controller VW-EC1E (optional) ≥When you use the Editing Controller VW-EC1E, it is not necessary to connect it to the Edit Socket on the VCR, as the VCR’s operation is performed via infrared remote control. Therefore, editing is also possible onto VCRs not equipped with an Edit Socket. ≥For the operation of the Editing Controller, refer to its operating instructions. REC 1 PLAY 104 105 Using the Movie Camera with a Video Printer ∫ Using the Automatic Printing Function (Autoprint) If you connect the Movie Camera to a Video Printer equipped with 5-pin Edit Socket, you can use the Autoprint Function to automatically print all still pictures recorded in the Photoshot Mode. After making the connections shown on the left, perform the necessary operations. Video Printer: " # $ [S-VIDEO IN] % [EDITD (MINI)] S-VIDEO IN/OUT S-Video Cable [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] EDITE (MINI) After making the connections shown above, perform the necessary operations. Movie Camera: Video Printer: 1 3 5 6 2 4 106 Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from the [ON] position to put the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode. Insert a recorded cassette. Press the Play Button [1]. Make the necessary settings on the Video Printer according to the input signal. Movie Camera: [EDIT] Edit Cable VW-K8E (optional) Turn the Video Printer on. Turn the Video Printer on. Store the image in memory. Start printing. & ' Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from the [ON] position to put the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode or Card Playback Mode. Search for the first still picture from which you want to start printing with the Autoprint Function. If you want to print all still pictures recorded on the cassette, rewind the tape to its beginning. Press the [MENU] Button. Set [AUTO PRINT] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] or [CARD EDITING] SubMenu to [YES]. Automatic printing starts. ≥If you want to stop the automatic printing in the middle, press the Stop Button [∫] on the Movie Camera. ≥In the following cases, some pictures may be skipped when printing with the Autoprint Function. ≥When you print still pictures recorded in the Photoshot Mode on a video camera of another brand. ≥If you turn the Movie Camera on and off several times (3 times or more) between recording two still pictures in the Photoshot Mode. ≥When you record a still picture in the Photoshot Mode on the same part of a cassette where a Photoshot picture was recorded before. ≥When you select a different recording speed (SP/LP) between the recording of two still pictures in the Photoshot Mode. ≥At the first Photoshot picture to be printed. ≥When the cooling function of the Video Printer is activated and the printing speed slows down, automatic printing may stop. In this case, set [AUTO PRINT] to [YES] again. ≥If you replace the ink cassette or paper during printing, the same picture may be printed twice. ≥Before storing an image in memory on the Video Printer, press the [OSD] Button (p. 98) on the Remote Controller of the Movie Camera so that no indications appear in the picture. Otherwise, the Counter Indication and other function indications are also printed in the picture. ≥The [PRINTER ERROR] Indication appears if the Movie Camera is not correctly connected to the Video Printer or when the ink cassette and/or the paper in the Video Printer are not loaded or used up. ≥When Mega-Pixel Pictures are to be printed, print them from the Card so as to ensure that their picture quality will be maintained. ≥When pictures except for Mega-Pixel pictures are to be printed, it is recommended that the Progressive Photoshot Function (p. 32) is used in recording and connect an S-Video Cable to a Video Printer. ≥Some printers may not be able to print out the Mega-Pixel Pictures recorded using this Movie Camera. The Video Printer (NV-MPD7B) is available. ≥As index signals are not recorded with the still pictures recorded in the Continuous Photoshot Mode, automatic printing of these pictures is not possible. ≥If still pictures are recorded successively in the Photoshot Mode, some pictures may be skipped during printing. ≥A picture that is recorded very close to the beginning of the tape may not be printed. ≥Pictures that you have edited or composed on a Video Printer (NV-MPD1B, NV-MPD5B, NV-MPD7B) can be recorded on the Card, however, they can no longer be played back on this Movie Camera. ≥With some printers, it may not be possible to print out pictures which were recorded on the cassette in the Wide Mode. Refer to the Operating Instructions of your printer for further information. Editing If you connect the Movie Camera to a Video Printer, you can print still pictures from scenes recorded with the Movie Camera. If you do not intend to use the Automatic Printing Function, connecting the Edit Cable is not necessary. ≥For details about the operation of the Video Printer, read its operating instructions. ≥Compatibility cannot be guaranteed for pictures recorded on other video equipment and played back on this Movie Camera, or vice versa. 107 Cautions for Use Take care that no water enters the Movie Camera when using it in the rain and snow or on the beach. ≥The Movie Camera and the cassette could become damaged. (It might not be repairable.) ≥If seawater has accidentally splashed on the Movie Camera, moisten a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well and wipe the camera body carefully with it. Then thoroughly wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] S-VIDEO IN/OUT MIC EDITE (MINI) DV 21-pin Adaptor AV IN/OUT PHONES ¥ D.STILL PICTURE 2 [AV IN/OUT] [DIGITAL STILL PICTURE] 1 [IR TRANSMITTER] 1 Interface Box 2 AC Adaptor The Personal Computer Connection Kit VW-DTA9E (optional), or VW-DTA10B (optional) makes it possible to connect the Movie Camera to a computer and transmit still video images to it. The above illustration shows the connections in case of using the VW-DTA10B. For the VW-DTA9E, refer to its operating instructions. Computer System Requirements (VW-DTA10B) DV STUDIO2 can be installed in a PC/AT compatible personal computer which can run Microsoft® Windows® 95/98. Compatible machines: Personal computer with 80486DX4 or higher CPU (PentiumTM or higher recommended) Graphic card: True Colour (approx. 16.7 million colours) recommended (operation also possible even with 256 colours) Installed memory: 16 MB or more (32 MB or more recommended) Free hard disk space: At least 16 MB Disk drive: CD-ROM drive Ports: RS-232C (D-sub 9 pin) or USB Other requirements: Mouse To connect the Movie Camera to the computer, use the special Interface Box 1 contained in the Personal Computer Connection Kit. 108 ≥If your VCR is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer. ≥To use the DV STUDIO2 software via USB, a computer with Windows® 98 preinstalled is necessary. ≥Mega-Pixel Pictures cannot be captured. The picture size is fixed at [640k480]. ≥Pictures that you intend to import from cassette into computer applications should be recorded in the SP Mode. ≥When recording, take care that the Time Code is uninterrupted from the beginning of the tape. ≥When importing pictures recorded in the Wide Mode into the personal computer, the imported pictures will appear stretched vertically. (p. 93) ≥For detailed explanations on the operating environment, connections and operations, refer to the Personal Computer Connection Kit’s operating instructions. Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized equipment (TVs, video games, etc.). ≥If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV, the electromagnetic radiation may cause picture and sound distortion. ≥Strong magnetic fields generated by speakers and large motors may damage the recordings on the tape and distort the picture. ≥The electromagnetic radiation from microprocessors can adversely influence the Movie Camera and cause picture and sound distortion. ≥If the Movie Camera is adversely influenced by magnetized equipment and does not work correctly, turn the Movie Camera off, remove the Battery or disconnect the AC Adaptor and attach the Battery or connect the AC Adaptor again. Then turn the Movie Camera on. Do not use the Movie Camera near a radio transmitter or high-voltage power line. ≥If you record near a radio transmitter or highvoltage power line, the recorded picture and sound may be adversely influenced. Do not use the Movie Camera for surveillance and other industrial applications. ≥If the Movie Camera is being used for a long time, the inside temperature could rise excessively and this may cause malfunction. ≥This Movie Camera is not designed for industrial use. Take care that no sand and fine dust enters the Movie Camera when using it on a beach or similar places. ≥Sand and dust could damage the Movie Camera and cassette. (Be careful when inserting and removing the cassette.) Do not spray insecticide or volatile agents on the Movie Camera. ≥Such agents could deform the body and cause the surface coating to peel off. ≥Do not leave the Movie Camera in direct contact with rubber or plastic products for a long time. Do not use benzine or thinner for cleaning. ≥They could deform the body and cause the surface coating to peel off. ≥Before cleaning, remove the Battery or unplug the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket. ≥Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft, clean cloth. To remove persistent stains, wipe with a cloth moistened with mild detergent diluted with water, and then finish with a dry cloth. ≥When storing or transporting the Movie Camera, place it in a softly padded bag or case to prevent the coating of the camera body from wearing off. After use, always take out the cassette and remove the Battery or unplug the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket. ≥If you leave the cassette in the Movie Camera, the tape can become loosened and damaged. ≥If you leave the Battery attached to the Movie Camera for a long time, the voltage level may drop very low so that the Battery cannot be used any more even after charging. Notes about the AC Adaptor ≥When the Battery is attached or removed during charging, the [CHARGE] Lamps may temporarily fail to show the correct display or they may go off for a moment because the charge is being measured: this is normal and not a malfunction. ≥When the Battery is re-attached while the [QUICK] Lamp is lighted and the [100%] Lamp is flashing, the [QUICK] Lamp starts flashing again, and it may take some moments for the lamp to stop flashing and light: this is normal and not a malfunction. ≥When the Battery is warm, charging takes longer than usual. ≥When you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, the radio reception may be distorted. Keep the AC Adaptor more than 1 metre away from the radio. ≥When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may emit a whirring sound. However, this is normal. ≥After use, be sure to disconnect the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket. (If you leave it connected, a small amount of electricity is consumed.) ≥Always keep the terminals of the AC Adaptor and the Battery clean. ∫ When the Charge Lamps on the AC Adaptor Flash as Warning When the Charge Lamps Flash Slowly The temperature of the Battery is low (or high), or the Battery is excessively discharged, therefore, charging takes longer than normally. When the [QUICK] and [100%] Charge Lamps Flash Alternately, or When No Charge Lamps Light Remove and then re-attach the Battery. Or, attach the Battery to the Movie Camera and perform playback (or some other operation) for 10–20 minutes. Then remove the Battery and attach it again to the AC Adaptor. If charging is still impossible, some malfunction has occurred in the Battery or the AC Adaptor. Please consult with your dealer. Miscellaneous/ Care of Unit/Options Using the Movie Camera with a Computer 109 Cautions for Use (Continued) Determining Whether Condensation Has Formed Inside and Remedy for Condensation If the Condensation Indication flashes after you turn on the Movie Camera, condensation has formed inside the Movie Camera. In this case, the Movie Camera automatically switches off after approximately 1 minute. Remedy as follows: 1 2 3 Take out the cassette. All other functions do not work. Depending on the amount of condensation, it may not be possible to take out the cassette. In this case, wait 2–3 hours before taking out the cassette. Leave the Cassette Compartment open and wait for 2–3 hours. The required time depends on the amount of condensation and the ambient temperature. After 2–3 hours, turn the Movie Camera on and check if the Condensation Indication is displayed. Even if the Condensation Indication is no longer displayed, wait 1 more hour for added safety before using the Movie Camera again. Pay Attention to Condensation Even Before the Condensation Indication Appears. ≥As condensation forms gradually, the Condensation Indication may not appear for the first 10–15 minutes after condensation has formed inside. ≥In an extremely cold place, the condensation could freeze and turn into frost. In such a case, it takes an additional 2–3 hours for the frost to first melt into condensation and then to be dissolved. Remedy for a Fogged-up Lens Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] and leave the Movie Camera in this condition for about 1 hour. When the lens has reached about the same temperature as its surroundings, it automatically clears up. Periodic Inspection To ensure optimum picture quality, it is recommended that you have worn-out parts such as video heads replaced after approximately 1000 hours of use. (However, this depends considerably on the conditions of use such as temperature, humidity and dust.) ∫ Optimum Use of the Battery Special Characteristics of the Battery This Battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Its ability to generate electric energy is based on an internal chemical reaction. This reaction is easily influenced by ambient temperature and humidity, and the useful operation time that the Battery can provide becomes shorter at high and low temperatures. When used in extremely cold surroundings, the Battery may only be able to provide approximately 5 minutes of operation time. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a protection function is activated and prevents the use of the Battery for some time. 110 After Use, Always Remove the Battery. Be sure to remove the Battery from the Movie Camera. (If it is attached to the Movie Camera, a small amount of electric current is consumed even if the Movie Camera is turned off.) Leaving the Battery attached to the Movie Camera for a very long time could cause it to become excessively discharged, so that it cannot be used any more even after charging. Keep the Battery’s Terminals Clean. Be careful that the terminals do not get plugged up with dust, dirt or other substances. If you accidentally drop the Battery, confirm that the Battery itself and the terminals are not deformed. Attaching a deformed Battery to the Movie Camera or to the AC Adaptor could damage the Movie Camera or the AC Adaptor. Discarding a Battery That Has Become Unusable ≥The usable life of the Battery is limited. ≥Do not throw the Battery in a fire because it could explode. ∫ Precautions for Storage Before Storing the Movie Camera, Take out the Cassette and Remove the Battery. Store all equipment in a dry place where the temperature remains relatively constant. (Recommended temperature is 15oC–25oC and recommended relative humidity is 40%–60%.) Movie Camera ≥Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from entering. ≥Never leave the Movie Camera in places with high temperature. Battery ≥Extremely low or high temperature shortens the Battery life. ≥Storing it in places with oily smoke and a lot of dust could cause the terminals to get rusty, and this can result in malfunction. ≥Do not allow metal objects (such as necklaces and hair pins) to touch the battery terminals. Short-circuiting may occur and generate heat, and touching it in this condition could inflict serious burns. ≥Store the Battery in discharged condition. If you store the Battery for a long time, it is recommended that you charge it once a year and completely use up the charge before storing it again in discharged condition. Cassette ≥Rewind the tape to its beginning before storing. Leaving the cassette with the tape stopped halfway for more than 6 months (depending on the storing condition) loosens the tape. Be sure to rewind it to the beginning. ≥Put the cassette in its case to store it. Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays) and humidity could damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral particles and cassettes with dust damage the video heads and other parts of the Movie Camera. Make it a habit to always put the cassette back into its case. ≥Completely wind the tape forward and then rewind it once every half year. Leaving the cassette for more than a year without winding/ rewinding it may deform the cassette because of stretching and shrinking of the tape due to changes in temperature and humidity. Also, the tape may stick together. ≥Do not place the cassette near strongly magnetized objects or equipment. ≥The tape surface is coated with microscopic magnetic particles and they record signals. Such objects as magnetic necklaces and toys have stronger magnetic force than commonly thought, and this could erase the recorded contents and cause noise in picture and sound. MultiMediaCard/SD Memory Card ≥While the Card is being read, do not remove it, turn off the power, or subject it to vibrations and shocks. ≥Do not leave the Card in a place with high temperature, exposed to direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves and static electricity can be generated. ≥Do not bend or drop the Card as this could damage the Card or the stored contents. ≥After use, be sure to remove the Card from the Movie Camera. ≥After using the Card or when storing or carrying it, put it in the supplied Card Case. ≥Do not touch the connector on the rear edge of the Card with your fingers and take care that no dirt, dust or water enters it. ∫ Other Useful Information LCD Monitor ≥In places where big changes in temperature occur, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. ≥If the Movie Camera is very cold when it is turned on, the picture on the LCD Monitor is initially a little darker than normally. However, as the internal temperature rises, the LCD Monitor regains its normal brightness. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 200,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. Viewfinder ≥Do not leave the Viewfinder or the Lens aimed at the sun. This could seriously damage internal parts. ≥If you use a large-capacity Battery (CGP-D320; optional) attached to the Movie Camera, viewing the picture in the Viewfinder from behind may not be practical. In this case, turn up the Viewfinder to an angle that allows comfortable viewing. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 180,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% active pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. Lens Hood ≥When attaching the Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE, optional), attach it on the inside of the Lens Hood without removing the Lens Hood. ≥When you want to attach the Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT4314ME, optional) or the Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW4307ME, optional), be sure to first remove the Lens Hood by turning it counterclockwise. ≥During recording with a filter or conversions lens attached, the four corners of the picture may become dark (vignetting effect), when you push the [W/T] Zoom Lever toward [W]. For details, please also read the operating instructions of the accessory being used. Microphone Socket ≥If you want to perform audio dubbing via an external microphone or audio equipment, connect it to the [MIC] Socket. In this case, the Movie Camera’s built-in microphone is turned off. Video Flash When using a Video Flash, setting [RED EYE REDUCTION] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] SubMenu to [ON] can help reduce the “red eye” phenomenon in your pictures. ≥When setting [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON], the [£] Indication is displayed. ≥The [ß] Indication is flashing, when the Video Flash is charging. When it is displayed, the flash can be fired. ≥The available range of the Video Flash is approximately 1 to 4 metres in a dark place. Pictures will appear dark when they are recorded using the Video Flash at distances greater than 4 metres. ≥When the Power Switch on the Video Flash is set to the Auto position and the Movie Camera’s iris is adjusted, the [ß] Indication may disappear and the Video Flash may not fire. ≥The shutter speed and iris value are fixed when the Video Flash is used. ≥Using the Video Flash outdoors or with backlight or other bright conditions may result in white blotches (colour blotches) on the pictures. ≥Under backlight conditions, either adjust the iris manually or use the Backlight Compensation Function. Miscellaneous/ Care of Unit/Options ∫ Condensation 111 Glossary 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. Human Eyes Human eyes have lenses as well, and when we look at objects at different distances, the shape of these lenses changes automatically so that we can always see these objects clearly. For the following subjects and recording situations, the Auto Focus system cannot provide precise adjustment. Use the Manual Focus Mode instead. (p. 28) 1 Recording subjects with a part of it near the Movie Camera and another part far away from it As the Auto Focus adjusts on the centre part of the image, it is often impossible to bring the nearby and distant parts of the subject into focus. When you want to record a person with a distant mountain in the back, it is not possible to focus on both. Movie Camera The image of the subject enters the Movie Camera through the lens and is converted into an electric signal (video signal) for recording onto magnetic tape. The focus is adjusted either manually or automatically by moving a focusing lens. 2 Recording subjects behind glass covered Auto Focus Adjustment The Auto Focus System automatically moves the internal focusing lens forward or backward and adjusts the focus so that the subject can be seen clearly. The Auto Focus Adjustment has the following characteristics: ≥It adjusts until the vertical contours of the subject are as sharp and clean as possible. ≥It adjusts the focus on the subjects with strong contrast. ≥It adjusts the focus on the subject in the centre of the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder. Unlike human eyes, the lens of the Movie Camera cannot instantaneously change the focus from a nearby to a distant subject and vice versa. 3 Recording subjects in dark surroundings Lens Unit The lens construction used in this Movie Camera generates some clicking noise if the Movie Camera is rocked up and down while it is turned off. This is not a malfunction of the lens unit. This noise does not occur when the Movie Camera is turned on. 112 with dirt or dust As the focus is adjusted on the dirty glass, the subject behind the glass is out of focus. When recording a subject across a street on which cars are running, the focus may be adjusted on the cars. As the amount of light information entering through the lens is greatly reduced, the Movie Camera cannot adjust the focus precisely. 4 Recording subjects surrounded by objects with shiny surfaces or much light reflection As the Movie Camera adjusts the focus on objects with shiny surfaces or much light reflection, the subject may go out of focus. Therefore, when recording at a lake or the sea, evening scenes, fireworks, or under special types of lighting, the subject may be out of focus. 5 Recording fast-moving subjects As the internal focusing lens is moved mechanically, it cannot follow fast-moving subjects without delay. Therefore, subjects like children running back and forth may temporarily go out of focus. 6 Subjects with weak contrast As the Movie Camera adjusts the focus based on vertical contours in the picture, subjects with little contrast such as a white wall may be out of focus. ∫ White Balance Adjustment ∫ Colour Temperature While most recording with a Movie Camera is probably done outdoors under sunlight, video recording is also done very often under artificial light sources, both indoors and outdoors. However, each of these light sources gives the subject slightly different colours. 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, however not directly to its brightness. The range 1 indicated in the illustration below 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 Mode. For light sources outside this range, adjust the white balance manually. (p. 60) Also, additional lighting may be necessary. Human Eyes Human eyes can easily adjust to different kinds of lighting and see an object with the same colours even under different lighting. Movie Camera Unlike human eyes, the Movie Camera does not have the innate ability to adapt to changes in lighting, and they influence the colours being recorded. Therefore, depending on the light source, the picture would be recorded with a bluish or reddish tint. To minimise the influence of the lighting on the colours of the subject, an adjustment called White Balance Adjustment is necessary. White Balance Adjustment The White Balance Adjustment determines the colour of the light and adjusts the colours so that white remains pure white. As white is the basic colour of the entire colour spectrum, if white is reproduced correctly, the other colours are correct and natural, too. Auto White Balance Adjustment This Movie Camera stores the optimum settings for several common light sources in memory. The Movie Camera judges the recording situation by determining the tint of the light received through the lens and by the White Balance Sensor (p. 5), and it selects the setting for the most similar tint. This function is called Auto White Balance Adjustment. However, as the white balance settings for only a few light sources are stored in memory, the white balance is not correctly adjusted for other lighting conditions. For the range of different types of lighting within which the Auto White Balance Function can provide precise adjustment, refer to the chart. For recording under lighting conditions outside this range, the Auto White Balance Function does not work correctly, and the recorded picture has a red or blue cast. However, the same also applies, if the subject is lit by more than one light source, even if these light sources are within this range. 1 Control range of this Movie Camera’s Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent lamp 7 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset 8 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset 9 Halogen light bulb : Incandescent light bulb ; Sunrise or sunset < Candlelight 10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 5 000K 4 000K 3 000K 2 000K 1 000K Miscellaneous/ Care of Unit/Options ∫ Focus 113 Glossary (Continued) In the digital video system, picture and sound are converted into digital signals and recorded onto the tape. This completely digital recording allows recording and playback of picture and sound with minimum quality deterioration. In addition, such data as Time code, Date and Time are also automatically recorded as digital signals. Features ≥Superior picture resolution ≥Excellent signal-to-noise ratio ≥Stable pictures ≥Minimised quality deterioration in dubbing ≥Minimised cross colour distortion ≥PCM digital sound ≥No picture deterioration in LP Mode ≥6.35 mm-wide tape ≥Compact cassette with long recording time ≥Minimised quality deterioration in editing ≥Time Code editing Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes As this Movie Camera uses a digital method for recording picture and sound, there is no compatibility with conventional S-VHS or VHS video equipment using analog recording methods. In addition, the size and shape of the cassette are completely different. Compatibility with Output Signals As the video and audio signals output from the audio and video output sockets are analog—the same as in conventional video systems—you can connect this Movie Camera to your S-VHS or VHS VCR or TV for playback. PCM Digital Sound For recording of the sound, this Movie Camera offers the choice between two different PCM Audio Recording Modes. ≥16 bit, 48 kHz, 2 channels ≥12 bit, 32 kHz, 4 channels The “16 bit, 48 kHz, 2 channels” Mode offers superior recording sound quality. The “12 bit, 32 kHz, 4 channels” Mode lets you record the original sound in stereo on two channels and the dubbed sound in stereo on two separate channels. Sub Code The digital recording system offers the added capability of recording sub code containing various data. The following data is recorded as sub code on this Movie Camera: ≥Time code ≥Recording date and time ≥Index signals for locating still images recorded in the Photoshot Mode ≥Index signals for locating the beginning of scenes marked with index signal 114 ∫ Time Code Time Code signals are the data which indicates the time in hours, minutes, seconds and frames (25 frames/sec). Having this data included in the recording gives every single picture on the tape its own address. ≥The Time Code is automatically recorded as part of the sub code with every recording you make. ≥When you insert a new (previously unrecorded) cassette, the Time Code automatically starts from zero. If you insert a recorded cassette, the Time Code continues where the time code of the last previous scene stopped. (In this case, the zero indication [0h00m00s00f] may appear after inserting the cassette, however when the recording starts, the Time Code records from the previous value.) ≥You cannot reset the Time Code to zero. ≥In playback modes other than the Normal Playback Mode, the Time Code may not be displayed (or not be correct). ≥Unless the Time Code is recorded continuously from the beginning of the tape, precise editing may not be possible. To ensure that the Time Code is recorded without interruption, it is recommended that you use the Camera Search Function (p. 42) or Blank Search Function (p. 42) before starting to record a new scene. ∫ Memory Stop Function The Memory Stop Function is convenient for the following operations. Rewinding or fast-forwarding the tape to a desired position Set [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [MEMORY]. Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape position from which you want to play back later. (p. 19, 98) Start playback or recording. After playback or recording is finished: Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from the [ON] position to put the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode. The [VCR] Lamp lights. Rewind the tape. The tape automatically stops approximately at the position at which you reset the counter to zero. 1 2 3 4 5 Stopping the editing automatically in the audio dubbing Set [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [MEMORY]. Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape position at which you want the editing to stop. Play back a still picture at the point at which you want the audio dubbing to start. Start the audio dubbing. (p. 66) The audio dubbing automatically stops approximately at the position at which you reset the counter to zero. 1 2 3 4 4 1 2 3 r SP R0:45 CINEMA D.ZOOM 6 0:00.00 12t W REC T 1 Remaining Battery Power As the remaining battery power decreases, the indication changes as follows: r>s>t>u>v When the Battery is completely discharged, the u (v) Indication flashes. (When you are using the AC Adaptor, the s Indication may appear, however, this has no meaning in this case.) 2 Remaining Tape Time The remaining tape time is displayed in minutes. (When it becomes less than 3 minutes, the indication starts to flash.) ≥If a recording lasts less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time cannot be displayed correctly. ≥The displayed remaining tape time may be shorter than the actual remaining tape time. 3 Cinema Mode [CINEMA] (p. 34) When recording in the Cinema Mode, this indication is displayed. Wide Mode [16:9] (p. 34) When recording in the Wide Mode, this indication is displayed. Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (p. 31) When the Digital Zoom Function is activated, this indication is displayed. Digital Effects (p. 50–59) When a digital effect is activated, the corresponding indication is displayed. 4 Recording Speed Mode (p. 13) The selected Recording Speed Mode is displayed. SP: Standard Mode LP: Long-play Mode 5 Microphones Sensitivity Level/Audio Level (p. 64, 67) This displays the set level of the microphone or audio level. INDEX 6 t W 5 REC T 7 MICi4dB 6 Index (p. 45) INDEX: The [INDEX] Indication flashes for a few seconds while an index signal is being recorded. Search Number (p. 44) S 1: The figure indicates which number of scene ahead from the present scene is to be played back. 7 Zoom Magnification (p. 30) When you push the [W/T] Zoom Lever up or down, the Zoom Magnification Indication and the Zoom Gauge are displayed. Recording Mode (p. 24, 28, 48, 60, 62, 64) AUTO: This appears when the Mode Selector Switch is set to [AUTO]. MNL: This appears when the Mode Selector Switch is set to [MNL]. AELOCK : This appears when the Mode Selector Switch is set to [AE LOCK]. Optical Image Stabilizer (p. 34) [: When the Optical Image Stabilizer Function is activated, this indication is displayed. Miscellaneous/ Care of Unit/Options ∫ Digital Video System Indications Audio Dubbing Input Display (p. 66) MIC/AV IN: The Audio Dubbing Input Mode Indication is displayed. Audio Recording Mode (p. 66) 12bit/16bit: The indication of the Audio Recording Mode that was selected for recording is displayed during playback. Automatic Printing (p. 106) AUTOPRINT: This indication is displayed when the Autoprint Function is being used. 115 Indications (Continued) 1 : ª MF { P.ADJ r SP R0:45 8 0:00.00 r SP R0:45 CINEMA D.ZOOM = 0:00.00 2 REC AUTO r SP R0:45 CINEMA D.ZOOM 3 M 0:00.00 r SP R0:45 CINEMA D.ZOOM REC AUTO REC 0h 00m 00s 00fAUTO @ ? PICTURE REC MNL 1/500 1F2.4 0dB IMGA1123.JPG ; < r SP R0:45 CINEMA D.ZOOM 9 Z.MIC 5 4 0:00.00 6 REC REC 5 5 1 1 REC ¥ SVGA F 15 640 ø A B ZEBRA P 15 : 30 : 45 15 . 10 . 2000 15 : 30 : 45 15 . 10 . 2000 15 : 30 : 45 15 . 10 . 2000 > If you select the Manual Focus Mode, the [MF] Indication is displayed. Programme AE Mode (p. 48) The Programme AE Function offers the following settings: 5: Sports Mode 7: Portrait Mode 4: Low Light Mode Ω: Spotlight Mode º: Surf & Snow Mode Back Light Mode [ª] (p. 26) When the Backlight Compensation Function is active, this indication is displayed. Low Light Shot [4CARD] (p. 71) When the Low Light Shot Function is active, this indication is displayed. White Balance Mode (p. 60) The White Balance Mode offers the following possible settings: {: Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp) z: Outdoor Mode 1: Last manually adjusted White Balance setting When the Movie Camera is in the Auto Mode, none of the above 3 indications are displayed. 9 Picture Adjustment [ P.ADJ ] (p. 64) When the Picture Adjustment Function is active, this indication is displayed. Zoom Microphone [Z.MIC] (p. 31) When the Zoom Microphone Function is active, this indication is displayed. Zebra Pattern [ ZEBRA ] (p. 64) When the Zebra Pattern Function is active, this indication is displayed. Progressive Photoshot Mode (p. 32) æ: This indication is displayed when the Progressive Photoshot Mode is activated. 116 Wind Noise Reduction [WIND CUT] If you set [WIND CUT] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to [ON], the [WIND CUT] Indication is displayed. : Tape Run Indications REC: PAUSE: !: ": ;: %: &: }/~: ;!/";: )/*: CHK: A.DUB!: A.DUB;: PHOTO: BLANK: R !: 2k%: SLIDE!: SLIDE;: Recording (p. 24) Recording Pause (p. 24) Playback (p. 36)/Camera Search in forward direction (p. 42) Camera Search in reverse direction (p. 42) Still Playback (p. 38) Fast-forward/Cue Playback (p. 36) Rewind/Review Playback (p. 36) Slow Playback in forward direction/ Slow Playback in reverse direction (p. 38) Still Advance Playback in forward direction/Still Advance Playback in reverse direction (p. 38) Index Search in forward direction/ Index Search in reverse direction (p. 44) Recording Check (p. 26) Audio Dubbing (p. 66) Audio Dubbing Pause (p. 66) Recording in the Photoshot Mode (p. 30) Blank Search (p. 42) Repeat Playback (p. 37) Variable Speed Search (p. 37) Slide Playback (p. 76) Slide Playback Pause (p. 76) ≥When you record with the LCD Monitor facing forward using the Mirror Mode, none of the Tape Run Indications shown above appear. Only the Remaining Battery Power Indication, the Recording Indication [¥], the Recording Pause Indication [¥;] and Card Photoshot Indication [ø] appear. If the [°] Indication appears, turn the LCD Monitor so that it faces backward and then confirm the displayed warning message(s). ; Shutter Speed (p. 62) When you manually adjust the shutter speed, this indication is displayed. < Iris Value (F Number) (p. 62) When you manually adjust the iris, this indication is displayed. @ File Name Display (p. 76) The name of the file played back is displayed. A Card Picture Indications 1 ¥: 0: 1568 : = Tape Counter, Time Code (p. 114) The Tape Counter, Memory Stop Function or Time Code Indication is displayed. Changing the Counter Display Mode By changing the setting for [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, the Counter Display Mode can be changed in the order shown in the above illustrations 1 – 3. 1 COUNTER: Tape Counter Indication 2 MEMORY: Tape Counter Indication with activated Memory Stop Indication 3 TIMECODE: Time Code Indication > Date and Time (p. 37) The time is indicated in the 24-hour system. 640 : Pictures not recorded using this Movie Camera have one of the sizes below depending on the number of their horizontal pixels. Number of horizontal pixels From 640 to 800 pixels 640 : (The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels.) From 800 to 1024 pixels SVGA : From 1024 to 1280 pixels XGA : From 1280 to 1600 pixels SXGA : Over 1600 pixels UXGA : B Card Picture Indications 2 Changing the Display Mode By changing the setting for [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, the Counter Display Mode can be changed in the order shown in the above illustrations 4 – 6. N (F, E): 4 ALL: All indications appear (initial setting) [ø] (Red): ACCESS: 5 PARTIAL: 6 OFF: Only a few indications appear The minimally required indications, such as the Operation Mode Indications and Warning/ Alarm Indications, appear ? File Type Display (p. 76, 78) The type of playback file on the Card is displayed here. PICTURE: Picture TITLE: Title picture DPOF settings performed (Set to 1 or more pictures) No. of pictures set by DPOF Mega-Pixel picture recorded using this Movie Camera [640k480] size picture recorded using this Movie Camera Picture quality selected for Card Photoshot pictures (During Card Photoshot recording) ≥[F] means Fine, [N] Normal, and [E] Economy. During Card Photoshot recording During reading of the Card (playback, formatting, or while the Multi-Picture Function is used) [¬]: No Card inserted [ø] (Cyan): Ready for Card Photoshot recording No. 00: Number of the picture 00: Remaining number of Card Photoshot pictures 1568k1152 picture size 1568 : (Mega-Pixel) 640k480 picture size 640 : : Lock setting Miscellaneous/ Care of Unit/Options 8 Manual Focus (p. 28) 117 Indications (Continued) Specifications Digital Video Camera Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power Consumption: Recording: 5.6 W (When using Viewfinder) 6.3 W (When using LCD Monitor) E VOLUME D C Warning/Alarm When any of the following indications lights or flashes, confirm the condition of the Movie Camera. 3: Condensation has occurred. (p. 110) Y: The erasure prevention slider of the inserted cassette is open (set to [SAVE]). Audio dubbing was attempted on an unrecorded (blank) part of the tape. No cassette is inserted. (p. 12) 6: The Battery is discharged. Charge it. (p. 10) 0: The built-in lithium battery is discharged. (p. 22) :: The video heads are dirty. (p. 26) 2END: During recording, the tape has reached its end. REMOTE: Wrong Remote Controller Mode is selected. (p. 101) PRINTER ERROR: The Video Printer is not connected correctly, or there is some trouble on the Video Printer. UNPLAYABLE TAPE (OTHER FORMAT): Playback was attempted on a part of a tape recorded in a different television system. UNABLE TO A. DUB (LP RECORDED): Audio dubbing is not possible because the original recording was made in the LP Mode. INCOMPATIBLE TAPE: The cassette is incompatible. CARD FULL: There is not enough memory left on the Card. NO CARD: There is no Card inserted. NO PICTURE: There are no pictures recorded on the Card. 118 PICTURE SEARCH ERASE PICTURE FILE LOCK DPOF SETTING EXIT CARD ERROR: The Card is not compatible with the Movie Camera. (p. 77) COPY INHIBITED: The medium is copy-guarded, making it impossible to record pictures properly. CHANGE TO 640k480: Titles cannot be displayed. Set to the [640k480] Mode to display titles. (p. 78) Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (with DVM80) Video Recording System: Digital Component Television System: CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal Audio Recording System: PCM Digital Recording: 16 bit (48 kHz/2ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4ch) Image Sensor: 1/4-inch 3 CCD Image Sensor (Effective Pixels: 360 Kk3, Total: 570 Kk3) Lens: Auto Iris, F1.6, Focal Length; 3.55–42.6 mm, Macro (Full Range AF) Filter Diameter: 43 mm Zoom: 12:1 Power Zoom Monitor: 2.5-inch LCD Viewfinder: Colour Electronic Viewfinder Microphone: Stereo Speaker: 1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm Standard Illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum Required Illumination: 8 lx (Low Light Mode) Video Output Level: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm S-Video Output Level: Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm Audio Output Level: 316 mV, 600 ohm Video Input Level: 1,0 Vp-p, 75 ohm S-Video Input Level: Y Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm C Input: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm Audio Input Level (Line): 316 mV, 10 kohm or more Short-cut menus enable some of the Card Playback Mode Menus to be called quickly. Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the short-cut menus, and turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired menu. Mic Input: Mic sensitivity j50 dB (0 dBl1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo mini jack) Digital Still Picture: Digital Still Picture Output, Control Signal Input/Output (Transfer rate: max. 115 kbps) Digital Interface: DV Input/Output Terminal (i.LINK, 4-pin) Dimensions: Approx. 75 (W)k113 (H)k192 (D) mm PICTURE SEARCH: The [PICTURE SEARCH] Menu for searching pictures from numbers appears. (p. 77) ERASE PICTURE: The [ERASE PICTURE] Menu for erasing the displayed picture appears. (p. 82) Use this menu after the picture to be erased has appeared. FILE LOCK: The [FILE LOCK] Menu to prevent the accidental erasure of the displayed picture (lock setting) appears. (p. 84) Use this menu after the picture to be locked has appeared. DPOF SETTING: The [DPOF SETTING] Menu for performing the DPOF settings for the displayed picture appears. (p. 86) Use this menu after the picture whose DPOF settings are to be performed has appeared. EXIT: This is for exiting from the short-cut menu. Weight: Approx. 700 g (without Battery and DV cassette) Approx. 840 g (with VSB0419 and DVM60) Operating Temperature: 0oC–40oC Operating Humidity: 10%–80% D Sound Volume (p. 37) Use this indication to adjust the volume of the playback sound from the built-in speaker or headphones. E Short-Cut Menus C Output: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm Card Memory Functions Recording Media: MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card Image Compression: JPEG AC Adaptor Information for your safety Power Source: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 35 W DC Output: DC 7.9 V, 9 W (Movie Camera Operation) DC 8.4 V, 2.4 A (Battery Charging) Dimensions: 76 (W)k52 (H)k101 (D) mm Weight: Approx. 230 g Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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