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this product, please read these instructions
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Dear Customer y 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.
Information for Your Safety
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock
hazard and annoving Interférénce, use
oniy the recommended accessories
and do not expose this equlpmerntto —
rain or moisture.
Do not remove the cover {Or Back);
there are no user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
If a new plug is to be tilted please observe the
wiring code as shown below. -
if in any doubt, please consult a qualified =
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The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code: =
Blue: Neutral z
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains !sad -
VHS-C Movie Camera
e The rating plate is on the bottom side of the
Movie Camera.
AC Adaptor - ; —_ _
e The rating plate is on the bottom side of the
AC Adaptor.
e As this equipment gets hot during use.
operate it in well ventilated place; do not
install this equipment in a confined spece
such as a book case or similar unit.
Caution for AC mains lead
For your safety. please read the followig text
carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three-pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience.
A S-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
BSH to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark @ or the BSI mark
y 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
De 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 13-AMPERE
SOCKET.
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 7
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 cotoured RED.
Under no circumstances should either of
these wires be connected to the earth terminal
of the three pin plug, marked with the fetter E
or the Earth Symbol
EN Before use
Remove the Connector Cover as follows.
E How to replace the Fuse
1. Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver.
Fuse Cover
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2. Replace the fuse and attach the Fuse
Cover.
Contents
Basic Operations
Making Subjects Stand out Sharply from the
Background .........._ e .ee.-rereecree 38
Check List for he Standard Accessories....... 3 Cuming Dark Scenes More Brightly 3
ono’ and runctions ti TIEN TAS : - Fading In the Picture and Sound ............ 40
sing he hemote Lontroler ............... Fading Out the Picture and Sound ........... 40
Using the AC Adaptor as a Power Supply 8 Checking the End of a Recorded Scene ...... 42
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Watching the Picture ona TV Set ........... 8 гос re = Font Where You Wish to Add Co 42
Charging the Baltery Pack ............... 10 - Eliminating Picture Distortions by Adjusting the
Attaching the Charged Battery Pack ......... 10 - Tracking .... 42
Powering the Movie Camera ON/OFF ...... 12 Using the Power Save Functions ............ 44
Inserting a Video Cassette ................. 12 -7 Displaying the Date, Time and/or Title in the
Adjusting the Viewfinder .................. 12 Viewfinder . . 00 46
Setting the Date and Time ................ 14 ... Filming with the Provided Titles Inserted in the
Starting Filming (Recording) ............... 16 Picture 46
Making the Subject Larger or Smaller During nn PR eS
Fiming (Zooming) ....... ROE 16 7 Mation-Sensor-Controlled Filming ........... 48
Using the Tape Counter Indication .......... 18 - I Na
Using the Memory Function ................ 18 Options/Editing
Confirming the Remaining Tape Time aaa 18 Editis vu Pr ious] di 50
Quick Reference Guide to the Indications Using the Car Battery Co or С ar Battery E...
-Iinthe Viewfinder 1.111124 104444144224 0 20
Playing Back on the Viewfinder ora TV .... 24 Charger (Both optional) .................. 50
Rewinding or Fast-Forwarding the Tape ...... 24 Playing back on a TV Set with 21-pin AV Input
Using the Cue, Review and Still Playback — Socket ....... MN 51
> Functions During Normal Playback ........ 24 Altaching the Filter (Optional) See =
Advanced Operations
Miscellaneous/Cars of Unit
Filming inthe Auto Focus Mode ............ 26 |
Filming in the Manual Focus Mode .......... 26 Adjusting the Length of the Grip Belt ......... 55
Filming with Automatic White Balance Ataching the Shoulder Strap ............... >
Adjustment ........... LLL 30 ОГВ cove
Filming with Manual White Balance Cleaning the Viewfinder ................... 56
Adjustment ........ o.oo E 30 Preventing Accidental Erasure of
Super Image Stabilizer Function ............ 34 Lighting ee TEE A aa ee a ea sa a a eee 7
Digital Zoom Function ..............o e... 34 ACE EER
like a Photographic Negative ............. 36 Before Requesting Service . ........... 107.7; 58
Filming with Reversed Calours ............. 36 Cautlons ..........—.eeeeeeeererverreroos 61
Filming with a Brown Tint Similar to Old Condensation CO 1 1 1 1 1 1 чине 51
Photographs .................0.0.. 0... 36 Questions & Answers ..................... 62
Filming in Black and White ................. 36 Index Le 21 eee a ee eue eee eee ee ee eee eeeme 67
Filming Fast-Moving Subjects LL 111111111110 38 Specifications 114 1 4 4 4 1 4 8 8 1 1e 4 8 8 1 4 meee a 69
Check List for the Standard Accessories
FAC Adaptor Set A
/ es TNT AC Adaptor > É Ns не... Audio/Video Cable (VFAQ039)
| «ий (VSK0317) | a
: a enn... Mains Cable | -
(VJA0940) ÉÉZ enana Shoulder Strap (VFC2522)
10 PT LLL DC Input Cable :
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ans «~~ see Remote Controller
BD nea. Battery Pack (VEQ1697)
Ny (VSBO231)
aran Hemote Controller
e When purchasing an additional AC Adaptor, Holder (VGQ6893)
order model number VW-AS4E.
ocr Purchasing additional Battery Packs, see B
the list of optional accessories cn p. 53. O” certe" Battery (CA2025)
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Basic Operations
Options/Editing Advanced Operations
Miscellaneous/ -
Care of Unit
Index
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Controls and Functions . q
For more details, see the pages indicated NN 25 |
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1 Lens Cap (p. 12, 30, 55) oT T7 [SPA_P] Button (p. 16)
2 Fiiming indicating Lamp 18 [MEMORY] Button (p. 18)
This Lamp lights during filming. 19 [REW. ] Button (р. 24, 42)
3 White Balance Sensor (p. 32) Use this Button for:
sRecording Review
4 Remote Control Receiver Window (p. 7) e Review
5 Microphone e REW (Rewind)
6 [M.SENSOR] Button (p. 48) «Camera Search
7 [FOCUS] Button (p. 26) 20 [PLAY/DISPLAY SELECT] Button
oo (p. 14, 25, 47)
, [:2:/ 5] Button (p. 35) | 21 [PAUSE/LANG] Button (p. 25, 46)
[AE] Selector (p. 17, 26, 30,39} ~~ °—° ы + eus
Use this selector to set the desired AE mode. £2 “VCR” indication Lamp (p. 24)
23 [VCR/CAMERA] Button (p. 24)
10 [FADE] Button (р. 40) Press this Button to select the VCH Mode for
11 [D.EFFECT] Button (p. 37) playback or the “CAMERA” Mode for filming.
12 [W.B] Button (p. 31) 24 “CAMERA” Indication Lamp (p- 12, 14, 16}
13 Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 13) 25 IDATE/TIME/SET TRACKING >] Button
(р. 14, 43, 45)
14 PT compartment [LOCK] Button Press this button to adjust the tracking in
order to eliminate distortions in the playback
15 Dew Sensor Slot picture, or press it to set the correct date and
Through this siot, the Movie Camera detects time.
condensation. Take care not to let this slot
gets clogged with dirt and not to cover it with 26 [TAPE] Button (p. 18)
your fingers, etc. 27 [RESET] Button (p. t8)
16 [DATE/TIME/SHIFT - € TRACKING] Button 28 Button (p. 24, 43)
(p. 14, 43) Use this Sutton tor:
Press this button to adjust the tracking in Сие
order to eliminate distortions in the playback eo FF (Fast-Forwarding)
picture, or press it to advance to the next item eCamera Search
during the setting of the date and time. 29 [STOP/T.SEL.] Button (p. 25, 46)
30 31 32
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30 Eyeplece Corrector Ring (p. 12) 43 [VIDEO OUT] Socket (p. 8, 50, 51)
31 [EJECT 4] Lever [p. 12) 44 [RF DC OUT] Socket
TENTTI To play back via a TV Set without AV Input
32 [DA E] Button (p. 14, 46) Socket, connect this Socket to the RF IN
33 [BACKLIGHT] Button (p. 40) Socket of the TV Set using an RF Adaptor
34 [W-T] Zoom Lever (p. 1 (optional).
36 [MIC] Socket 46 [EDIT] Socket (p. 52)
To record sound with an external microphone, 47 [POWER] ON/OFF Switch (p. 12)
connect it to the [MIC] Socket.
(Connecting an external microphone 48 Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 55)
automatically disconnects the built-in 49 [POWER SAVE] Switch (p. 44)
microphone.) Ensure that the microphone Setting this switch to "ON" activates the
conforms with the following requirements: Power Save Function.
e Connection Cable: M3-type plug
eimpedance. less than 4.7 kohm 50 Adel a triped (optional) to this receptacle
sType: Mono-type -
eSensitivity: Approx. —70 dB
eMicrophone Power Source: A type that does
not require a
power source
37 Viewfinder (p. 12, 56)
38 Eyecup (p. 56)
39 [DC IN] Socket (p. 8, 51)
40 [BATTERY EJECT >] Lever {p. 11}
41 Filming Start/Stop Button (Red) (p. 16)
42 Grip Beit (p. 55)
Basic Operations
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Using the Remote Controller
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the Remote Controller E E
Stopper
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Ш Controls and Functions
1 [W.T] Zoom Buttons (p. 17)
2 [REWTI Button (n. 24,42)
Use this Button for:
e Recording Review
e Review
e REW (Rewind)
eCamera Search
[PAUSE] Button (p. 25)
Fliming Start/Stop Button (p. 17)
5 [РЕ] ВиНоп (р. 24,43)
Use this Button for:
eCue
eFF (Fast-Forwarding)
eCamera Search
6 [PLAY] Button (p. 25)
7 [STOP] Button (p. 25)
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E How to insert the Button-Type Battery
1 Pull out the Battery Hoider whlie pushing
the stopper.
2 Turn the Battery Holder upside down and
insert the Battery with the {+) mark facing
downward untli it locks with a click.
3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote
Controller.
E Replacing the Button-Type Battery
The life of the battery is about one year.
Replace the exhausted battery with a new CR2025
Battery.
Information fer your safety
WARNING _
“THE LITHIUM BATTERY ISACRITICAL . —
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 {TS 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.”
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When you want to take part in the action that you
are filming, simply place the Movie Camera on a
tripod and then start and pause filming as well as
operate the zoom and other functions by pressing
a bution on the Remote Controller. Aim it at the
Remote Control Receiver Window on the front of
the Movie Camera and press the corresponding
Button.
Notes:
e Do not cover the Transmitter Window on the
Remote Controller with your hand, etc.
e The Remote Controller may not operate correctly
if it is used in direct sunlight, near fluorescent
lamps or too close to the Movie Camera.
eWhen using the Remote Controller outdoors,
operating range may become shorter than
& metres.
® The zooming speed can not be changed.
¢ To prevent inadvertent operation of other
infra-red remote-conirolled units, this Movie
Camera needs to receive each infra-red
command 3 times.
For this reason, there is a slight delay between
pressing the [W] or [T] Button on the Remote
Controller and the actual operation of the
mechanical zoom function on the Movie Camera.
E Using the Remote Controller Holder
(To keep the Remote Controller handy when you
go out filming)
1 Remove one end of the Shoulder Strap
from the Movie Camera.
2 Remove the Shoulder Strap Adjuster.
3 Pull the Shoulder Strap in the direction of
the arrow through the two slits on the back
of the Remote Controller Holder.
4 Re-attach the Shoulder Strap Adjuster.
5 Re-attach the Shoulder Strap to the Movie
Camera.
(See "Attaching the Shoulder Strap” on p. 55.)
6 Insert the Remote Controller securely into
the Holder,
Basic Operations
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Using the AC Adaptor as a
Power Supply Unit
if you want to use the Movie Camera with the Battery
Pack, it is necessary to charge the Battery Pack first.
(p- 10)
DC input Cable
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(Using the Audio/Video Cable)
Connect after tuming off the Movie Camera and the TV
Set.
Watching the Picture on a TV Set
Connect the Movie Camera to the TV set.
Cautions for the AC Adaptor
° Ш Cautions for Use
os This AC Adaptor works on any mains supply
— voltage between 100 and 240 V, and any
frequency between 50 and 60 Hz. For use in
other countries, an adaptor plug may be
_ necessary.
e Do not handle the AC Adaptor with wet hands.
— mM Caution for Cleaning
Before cleaning the AC Adaptor, make sure that it
is disconnected from the AC mains socket.
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1 AC mains
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Mains Cable
{not supplied)
To
Video input
Socket
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To Audio
input
Socket
Audio/Video Cable (supplied)
Remarks, etc.
«Do not use the AC Adaptor for any purposes other
than supplying the unit with power or charging the
Battery Pack.
- aVhen listening to a radio while the AC Adaptor is In
operation, the radio reception may be distorted. In
this case, move the radio further away from the AC
Adaptor or move the adaptor away from the Radio.
e When not using the AC Adaptor, unplug its mains
cable from the AC mains socket. To unplug, pull it by
the plug, not by the cable.
elf your TV set is not equipped with an AV Input
Socket, the RF Adaptor (optional) is necessary. For
its connection, read the operating instructions of the
RF Adaptor (VW-RF7E).
‚ Ba sure to turn the Movie Camera off before
connecting the RF Adaptor.
elf you want to connect the Movie Camera to a TV set
with a 21-pin AY Input Socket, see p. 50.
Basic Operations
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Camera during charging.
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[CHARGE] Lamp 7"
On: During charging.
Off. Charging is finished.
(For maximum charge, continue charging for
2 hours after the [CHARGE] Lamp has gone off.) | o _..
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| Charging the Battery Pack 1
eBe sure to insert the mains plug completely into the
correct socket.
eDo not connect the DC input Cable to the AC Adaptor
otherwise the Battery Pack cannot be charged.
e Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride) Battery Packs
(VW-VBH10E and VW-VBH20E) may not perform
very well in cold conditions (e.g. the snow).
a Never remove the Battery Pack during filming or
playback, because the tape would remain in contact
with the video heads and this could cause damage to
the heads and tape.
Attach the Battery Pac:
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Aftaching the Charged Battery
Pack
ro) if an exhausted Battery Packis _
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Viewfinder fiashes, when you turn the
Movie Camera on.
Charge Confirmation Marker
Use this marker to distinguish between charged and
discharged Battery Packs, For example, slide the
Button so that the dot is visible after charging is
completed.
— Ч Attach the Battery Fact
with its Charge
AE “3 Confirmation Marker
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Cautions for Use
. elf you want to improve the chargé of a Battery
. “ Pack whose operation time has become too
- short for practical use or which has been stored
… for along time, continue charging for 24 hours
even after the [CHARGE] Lamp on the AC
Adaptor goes out. (If this does not result in an
operation fime close to that shown in the table,
the service Ie of this Battery Pack has reached
fts end. Replace it with a new one.)
e To prevent leakage, excessive rise in
temperature and explosion, be sure to observe
the following points:
1) Use only the specified AC Adaptor or Car
Battery Charger to charge the Battery Pack.
- 2) Do not store or carry the Battery Pack with
any metal objects that may accidentally short
across the terminals.
eDo not charge the Battery Pack again when
it is already fully charged.
e During filming or charging. the Battery Pack
may become warm. This is normal, not a
malfunction.
3) Do not heat the Battery Pack or throw it into a
fire.
4) Do not disassemble, recanstruct or apply
solder to the Battery Pack.
Plug into AC mains
Plug into Adaptor. 7
socket.
Mains Cable
Removing the Battery Pack
de ¡t in the opposite direction to step 1.
Removing the Battery Pack
BATTERY EJECT » (D
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When sliding the Lever to
the right, be sure to hold
the Battery Pack, to
prevent it from dropping.
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Remarks, etc.
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Battery Pack Charging Time Max Continuous |
Supplied Approx. 60 min. Approx. 40 min.
VW-VBS10E — Approx. 65 min. : Approx. 45 min. |
VW-VBS20E Approx. 130 min. Approx. 90 min.
VW-VBHIOE | Approx. 80 min. Approx. 55 min.
. VW-VBH20E | Approx. 160 min. | Approx. 110 min.
e Depending on the condition of the Battery Pack, the
charging time may be longer than listed above.
e The figures in the table above are based on an
ambient temperature of 25°C,
o The use of the zoom and other functions increase the
power consumption, so that the actual filming time
per Battery Pack is 30%--50% less than for
continuous filming.
e Charge the Battery Pack at a room temperature
between 10° and 35°C.
The Battery Pack's ability to generate electric energy
is based on a chemical reaction. Because this
reaction can take place better at high temperature,
the maximum filming time may be cansiderably
shorter when filming at low temperature.
elf the Movie Camera has turned off automatically
because the Battery Pack has become exhausted,
remove the Battery Pack before connecting the DC
Input Cable of the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera
to continue tiiming, otherwise the Movie Camera
cannot be turned on.
olf you have any problems with charging the Battery
Pack, refer to p. 62.
Basic Operations
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30: [POWER] ON/OFF Switch, the EJECT &
“CAMERA” Indication Lamp lights. Y
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Powering the Movie Camera
ON/OFF
- Turn the [POWER] Turn the [POWER]
= ON/OFF Switch out. | ON/OFF Switch in.
Inserting a Video Cassette
Before inserting the Video Cassette, make sure that 1 2 I
the tape is tight. if it is loose, turn the cog wheel in the EJECT &
direction of the arrow to tighten it. (©
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Slide the [EJECT a] | Cassette Window
Lever to the left, Insert the Video
Cassette.
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Turn the [POWER] | Eyeplece Corrector
ON/OFF switch out. ; Ring
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a Adjusting the Angle of the Viewfinder
- eThe tilting range of the Viewfinder is approx 75°.
: e To return the Viewfinder to its original horizontal
position, tum it all the way down until it locks with
a click.
Remarks, efc. ~~ à
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When you turn on the Movie Camera while a Video
Cassette is already inside, it is automatically put in the
Filming Pause Mode. (p. 17)
E Ejecting the Video Cassette
After vou have stopped filming, slide the [EJECT 4]
Lever to the left. The Cassette Compartment Cover
opens after a few seconds and you can then take out
the Video Cassette.
elt is not possible to take out the Video Cassette
during filming.
a eDo not repeatedly insert and take out the Video
> Cassette. This could cause the tape to become loose
Close the Cassette and damaged.
Compartment Cover
by pressing the
[LOCK] Button.
Basic Operations
: Do not hold the Movie Camera by the Viewfinder or
apply any pressure on it.
sNever aim the Movie Camera with its Viewfinder or
Lens directly at the sun, this could damage internal
parts of the unit.
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l.ook into the Viewfinder and turn the Eyeplece
Corrector Ring until the Indications in the
Viewfinder are clear and easy to read.
«4 TRACKING »
When you tum out the [POWER]
ON/OFF Switch, the "CAMERA"
Indication Lamp lights.
DATE/T:TLE
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Setting the Date and Time
Before setting, attach the charged Battery Pack or
connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera and tum
the Movie Camera on.
For example: To set the clock to October 15, 1997,
12:30...
| 12:30
12:30.15
15.10.1997 15.10.1997
© Date and Time © Date and Time
(h/m) (h/m/s)
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HOLIDAY
15.10.1997 |
@ Date only © Title only
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1 12:30 HOLIDAY
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HOLIDAY
| 15.10.1997 15.10.1997
© Date, Time and Title @ Date and Title
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1 DATE/TITLE
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Press.
The Date/Time
Indication appears.
Press repeatedly uni
the Date and Time
Indication.
5 + TRACKING >
DATE
TIME
WEN S
Press to make the
“Month” portion flash.
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Press to set to “107.
E TRACKING >
Press to make the
“Hour” portion flash.
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SHIET SET
Press to set to “12”.
1 3. TRACKING >
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Press to start the ciock.
The Built-in Lithium Battery
A built-in rechargeable lithium battery inside the
“ Movie Camera maintains the operation of the
built-in clock when the Movie Camera is not in
operation. Whènever the Movie Camera is in
operation, it automatically recharges this battery.
However, if you don't use the Movie Camera for a
very long time, the lithium battery can become
exhausted.
In this case, the "i&3" Indication in the Viewfinder
flashes.
If the “&9)" Indication In the Viewfinder flashes for
approx. 10 seconds when you turn the Movie
Camera on, the lithium battery is exhausted and
must be charged as explained on the right.
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DATE
TIME
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srilon flashes.
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CATE
TIME
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Press to make the
“Day” portion flash.
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SHIFT SE:
Press to make the
“Minute” portion flash.
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1 Connect the Movie Camera (with power off
condition) to the AC Adaptor and wait for
approx. 4 hours.
- 2 Switch on the Movie Camera.
3 Setthe date and time as explalned below.
e After charging the lithium battery in this way,
can maintain the operation of the clock for
approx. 3 months.
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Information for your: safety
WARNING
THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS
EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED
BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN
NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
PANASONIC SUPPLIER.
1 1 TRACKING #
DATE
T:ME >
SHIFT SET
Press to set to “1997”.
8. THACKING #
CATE
TIME
SHIFT SET
Press to set to “15”.
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Remarks, etc.
E Changing the Date/Time Indication
To set the date and time, one of the indications other
than the Title Indication alone @ shown left page must
be displayed in the Viewfinder. If the Title Indication @
alone is displayed, press the [PLAY/DISPLAY
SELECT] Button once.
: E Changing the Figures of the Date/Time
Indication
You can change the Date/Time Indication in the order
shown below by pressing the [SET] Button repeatedly.
Year: 1890-1881 — ..... 2089—1990—
Month; TR 111112 1 aa aa à —12—1—
Day: [a SU к.... —31—>1—
Hour: (¿a E 112121 a ee —>23->0—...
: Minute; 00—-01— ........... —›59—>00—...
12
4 TRACKING #
JATE
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SET
Press to set to “30”.
elf you want to change the figures more quickly, keep
the [SET] Button pressed.
elf you make a mistake during setting. start again from
the beginning.
Be sure to turn the Movie Camera off before
removing the Battery or disconnecting the AC
Adaptor, Disconnecting the power supply while
the Movie Camera is on erases the
Date/Time/Title Indication (p. 47) stored in
memory.
Movie Camera Set-Up complete, now ready to use.
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Basic Operations
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16
© CR/CAMERA
When you turn out the [POWER] Ce
25: ON/OFF Switch, the “CAMERA” o
"Indication Lamp lights. gms 2
Remote Controller
|
' ePress the [SP/LP] Button to select the “SP” or “LP”
indication in the Viewfinder.
"SP" means Standard Play. Filming is possible for the
time indicated on the Video Cassette.
“LP” means Long Play. Filming is possible for
approximately double the time indicated on the Video
| Cassette.
eSelecting the recording speed is only possible in the
Filming Pause Mode.
m Title Viewfinder Е
Starting Filming (Recording) 7 on mo
| || |
For the detailed explanations for each indication in the
Viewfinder, see p. 20. Shown above is a typical
example of the indications visible when hlming in the
Auto Mode.
Making the Subject Larger or
Smaller During Filming
(Zooming)
Zooming is also possible in the Filming Pause Mode,
so you can select the desired zoom setting before you
start fiiming.
ein the maximum tele setting (17x), the minimum
filming distance is 1.5 m. if you want to approach the
subject closer, see p. 17 "Using the Macro Close-up
Function”.
Zooming Out
Zooming In
eThe approximate selected zoom magnification is
indicated in the Viewfinder.
e Tne zoom range extends from the wide-angle
setting of the lens (1X) to the tete setting (17x).
( E Remote Controller
i Filming Start and Stop as well as zooming in
I and out can be operated with this Remote
Controller.
[WT] Zoom Buttons
(_ «The zooming speed can not be changed.
Index Signals (VISS)
Many VHS VCRs feature the Index Search and
Intro Scan Functions that make it easy to locate
the beginning of scenes marked with index
signals. This Movie Camera automatically records
an index signal in the following cases:
eWhen filming is started for the first time after
attaching the Baîtery Pack.
e\When filming is restarted after exchanging the
Video Cassette or after pressing the [VCR/
CAMERA] Button.
The "INDEX" Indication flashes briefly in the
Viewfinder while the Movie Camera records an
index signal.
- Procedure
Confirm that the [AE] Press the Filming
Selector is set te Start/Stop Button.
“AUTO”.
E"
I EH Zooming In
WT
Ш Zooming Out
W T
ul
=
“WW” means Wide.
—>
“TT” means Tele.
1 he zooming speed varies depending on how far you
:Ush the [We T] Zoom Lever towards “W” or “T”. (The
uriher you push ft, the faster the zooming speed
comes.)
E To Stop (Pause) the Filming:
- The “PAUSE” Indication appears in the Viewfinder.
: "W” to zoom to the maximum wide-angle setting, the
Remarks, ete. a
Press the Filming Start/Stop Button.
elf you leave the Movie Camera in the Filming Pause
Mode for more than 6 minutes, it automatically
switches off to protect the tape and to conserve
battery power. If you want to resume filming from this
condition, turn the [POWER] ON/OFF Switch in {the
Movie Camera switches off) and then turn it out again.
Ш To Finish Filming:
Turn the [POWER] ON/OFF Switch in. (The Movie
Camera switches off.)
EN Using the Macro Close-up Function
After keeping the [W« T] Zoom Lever pressed toward
subject can be focussed down to a minimum distance
of only 5 mm between lens and subject.
® As the depth of field is very small in this mode, even
slight camera movements can cause the subject to go
out of focus. Therefore, it is recommended to use a
tripod (optional).
eif YOU want to film pictures in a photo album or a
similar situation with insufficient lighting, use a Video
DC Light (optional).
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Basic Operations
SP:LP TAPE
MEMORY RESET
OFF iE
@ SEARCH | a
—
{ Title Viewfinder Procedure
Using the Tape Counter - N
Indication | 1
: 0:00.00 |
The Tape Counter in the Viewfinder shows the elapsed Л / | E To Reset the Tape
filming or playback time in hours, minutes and seconds. | / / Seconds | Counter:
Minut |
To make it easy to keep track of the elapsed filming | Hours nes j RESET
18
time, reset the Tape Counter to “000.00” by pressing
the [RESET] Button.
Using the Memory Function
When the Tape Counter is reset to "0:00.00" at the
beginning of the desired scene and the Memory
indication “M” is turned on, the tape wili stop
automatically at the “0:00.00” position when rewinding
of fasi-forwarding it.
"mm A
/
7
Memory
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{
Means:
1
Ш То Маке {Пе “М”
indication Appear
Confirming the Remaining Tape
Time
e During filming or playback, the Remaining Tape Time
is automatically displayed in the Viewfinder.
ein this Movie Camera, 60-minute Video Cassette
(EC60) can also be used.
Er ен щ
|
| [
| !
+
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1
Means: Remaining
Тк
Selac: the Tape Length
Indication (“278 30",
“TE 457 or “mR 607) that
matches the Video
Cassette being used.
! Video Cassette
о Ме recise.
NY УР
When using a Video Cassette bearing the “P"
mark or an 5-VHS-C Video Cassette, the
Remaining Tape Counter Indication may not be
A
x
At every press of the [MEMORY] Button, the
[ Counter Indication will change as follows:
Tape Counter Indication
= “ M 0:00.00 | with Tape Counter Indication
| i
~~ No indication
Indications will disappear.)
Memory Indication “M” appears
L_ | (All Indications except the
: Warning/Alarm Indications and
the Tape Operation Mode |
| — Remarks, etc.
1
. 3
To Heset the Tape
Counter:
RESET
To Check the Tape Length of the Video
Cassette Belng Used while
Tape Time is Displayed:
TAPE
HEWiC< ЛЕ
o
&) SEARCH
elf you playback a tape on which no recording has
ever been made, the Tape Counter Indication does
not change.
e |f you take out the Cassette or remove the Battery
Pack, the Tape Counter automatically resets to
“0:00.00”.
| elf you rewind the tape further than the tape counter
position "0:00.00”, the minus sign "— appears in front
of the Tape Counter Indication.
the Remaining
= Tape Length Indication "= 307, “B= 45" or
of BQ" is displayed for approx. 2 s
+ Remaining Tape Time Indicatio
ead of if.
econds, and then
n will again appear
e |f you start filming or playback, the “R" Indication
flashes for a few seconds in the Viewfinder, while the
Movie Camera calculates the Remaining Tape Time.
e When the Remaining Tape Time becomes less than
2 minutes, the Indication “R” and the Remaining Tape
Time start to flash.
e This function is only meant as a guide. The
Remaining Tape Time Indication is subject to
imprecision due to either customer errar (such as
incorrectly selected Tape Length) or stretching of the
tape.
| J
Basic Operations
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20
Quick Reference Guide to the Indications in the Viewfinder
The following indications are displayed in the Viewfinder to inform you about the condition of the Movie Camera.
Remaining Battery Power ___|
Remaining Tape Time
Recording Tape Speed Mode ——
Power Save Mode ——
Date/Time —
Tape Run Indication
Tape Counter/Error Code
| Warning/Alarm
' —
- ae 0:12.34 REC -+—— Tape Operation Mode
-R0:12 — => 8 x ~——— Zoom Magnification —
ср ea —— M *»i — PROGRAMME AE Mode
-APS MEF -— Manual Focus Mode
RECO RD aa = Manual White Balance Mode
Record/Pause
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eThe illustrations in the following explanations show only the indication(s) pertaining to the corresponding
explanation,
[1] Warning/Alarm indications
To i
Viewfinder Condition Page
Condensation
Condensation has formed inside the Movie Camera.
| bro Wait until the "U10/[ 4" Indication disappears.
| he | 61
Video Head Clogging
Dirt. dust and particies of the tape coating have accumuiated on the video i
per heads. Use a video head cleaning cassette gr have the heads cleaned by
HE | qualified Service Personnel.
| 59
Remaining Battery Power
The 4 segments of the Aemaining Battery Power Indication Se” begin to i
disappear one after another as the power cf the Battery Pack weakens. ;
When only the last segment remains, the “ [S} " Indication starts to flash in the
centre of the Viewfinder. When the iast segment has disappeared, the 16 ;
"CAMERA" Indication Lamp flashes for a few Seconds. and then the Movie
Camera automatically switches itself off. Raplace the exhausted Battery Pack
with a fully charged one.
Tape
Ta When no Video Cassette is inserted or when the tab of the inserted Video
TET | Cassette is broken out, this indication flashes.
rem | Insert a Video Cassette with intact tab.
— 7 12, 56
[1] warning/Alarm Indications (cont.)
Viewfinder Condition | Page
Built-in Lithium Battery i
The Built-in Lithium Battery is exhausted.
Recharge it.
|
5
End of the Tape
When the tape has reached its end, this indication appears.
Insert a new Video Cassette.
TYHEND
Anti-Ground-Filming
: ; When the Movie Camera is tilted downwards more than about 70° from its
; see i normal horizontal position during filming (with the [POWER SAVE] Switch set to
: | Terese” : "ON", the Movie Camera automatically switches over to the Filming Pause
| ° Моде.
: — : If the Movie Camera is then returned to its normal horizontal filming position, 44
| | the "CHK" Indication will flash in the Viewfinder.
‘2| Error Code Indications
Viewfinder Condition Page
Error Code
; When the “F. .” Indication appears in the Viewfinder, some malfunction has
— occurred. H the indicated error code is between “FO1° and "F057, the Movie
FO Camera will tum itself off automatically one minute after the "CAMERA" Lamp
. has started to flash. (When the indication is "F51" or “F52”, the Movie Camera
; : will not turn off automatically.)
— In this case, write down the error code and tell it to the service personnel.
Foz FO1: Locked Take-up Reel FOS: Locked Head Cylinder 23
a FO2: Locked Supply Reel F51: Locked Focus Motor
F05 FO3: Locked Unloading Mechanism F52: Locked Zoom Motor
Fes FO4: Locked Loading Mechanism
Basic Operations
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22
Quick Reference Guide to the Indications in the Viewfinder (cont.)
(3! Filming/Playback Indications
|
RECORD i
i
Viewfinder Condition
Filming Mode
{large indication) (p. 16)
~~ | When the Filming Start/Stop
Button is pressed from the
Filming Pause Mode, this
indication is displayed for
approx. 1 second.
REC ;
Fliming mode
(small indication) {p. 16)
This indication appears
approx. 1 second after you
start filming and remains
displayed until you stop
filming. “REC” means
Recording.
i
|
Tape Run Indication
(p. 16)
|
PAUSE |
i
Fiiming Pause Mode
(large indication) {p. 17)
When the Filming Start/Stop
Button is pressed from the
Filming Mode, this indication is
displayed for approx. 1 second.
; PAUSE
I
Filming Pause Mode
(smali Indication} (p. 17)
This indication appears
approx. 1 second after you
pause the filming and remains
displayed until you restart the
filming, change over to the
VCR Mode or turn the Movie
Camera off.
CHK
Recording Review Mode
(p. 42)
This indication is displayed
while the last 2-3 seconds of
the last recorded scence are
being played back “CHK”
means Check.
SP
Recording Speed Indication
(p. 16)
SP: means Standard Piay.
LP: means Long Piay.
The mode can be selected
with the [SP/LP] Button.
Condition
Playback/Camera Search
Mode (p. 25, 43)
Fast Forward/Cue Mode
(p. 24)
Rewind/Review/Camera
Search Mode (p. 24, 42)
Stilt Playback Mode (p. 25)
Tape Counter (p. 1B)
Мм 0-00-00
Tape Counter with activated
Memory Function (p. 18)
i “MM” means Memory.
x
9
a
ECON
Remalning Tape Time
(p. 18)
“R” means Remaining.
LL
Tape Length {p. 18)
The Tape Length indication
should be matched to the
inserted Video Cassette
(EC30, EC45 or EC60) to
ensure correct indication of the
remaining tape time.
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Date and Time (p. 14)
Bi
Zoom Magnification (p. 16)
When zooming in on a subject,
the indicated zoom
magnification value increases,
na
Manual Wiite Balance
Adjustment Mode (>. 31)
| Viewfinder
Condition
: Manual Filming Mode
(p. 26, 30)
This indication is displayed
when you select the Manual
: Filming Mode with the [AE]
Viewfinder Condition
Super Image Stabilizer Mode
= (р. 34)
== The "D.ZOOM" Indication
appears, too.
E— | Digital Zoom Mode {p. 34)
= 25% | “D ZOOM” Indication appears
D.ZOOM о and Zoom magnification
’ ‘ extended to 25x.
Motion Sensor Mode (p. 48)
If the Error Code appears in
- the Viewfinder, the Mation
: Sensor Function is cancelled.
; MNL Selector. In this mode, you
. need to adjust the focus and
I | the white balance adjustment
manually. “MNL" means
Manual.
; Sports Mode (p. 38)
| This indication is displayed
: E | : when you select the Sports
| Mode with the [AE] Selector.
— Portralt Mode (p. 38)
ae This indication is displayed
when you select the Portrait
Mode with the [AE] Selector,
NEGA
| [NEGA] Mode (p. 36)
Low Light Mode (p. 38)
* This indication is displayed
- when you select the Low Light
Mode with the [AE] Selector.
_ SOLARI
| [SOLARI] Mode (p. 36)
Manual Focus Mode (p. 26)
“MF” means Manual Focus.
[SEPIA] Mode (p. 36)
Index (p. 17)
While this indication is
flashing, an index signal is
being recorded.
~~ ——FÑ[>
CUA
SEPIA
gu.
[B/W] Mode (p. 36)
- Demonstration Mode (p. 70)
———— | Power Save Mode (p. 44)
: APS | This indication is displayed
: , when the [POWER SAVE]
| 0 ; Switch is set to "ON".
— | Title Indication (p. 47)
HOLIDAY| ;
Basic Operations
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24
r
REW: [= FF
==
[= SEARCH |
DISPLAY SELECT
FALSE STOP
LANG К SEL
a RICAMERA
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A
Title
Playing Back on the Viewfinder
ora TV
[To Play Back Via a TV Set]
1. Connect the Movie Camera to a TV set. (p. 8, 51)
2. Follow steps 1-4 on the right. Tum the [POWER] The “VCR" indication
o о ON/OFF Switch out. Lamp lights up. _
Rewinding or Fast-Forwarding E For Fast- E For Rewinding:
the Tape Forwarding:
Perform these operations with the Movie Camera in the (FF НЕМО Се
VCR Stop Mode (“VCR” indication Lamp is №). i
Using the Cue, Review and Still = For Cue Playback: |W For Review
Playback Functions During rr Playback:
Normal Playback pu 5
Keep pressed. Keep pressed.
Cue Playback Mode Review Playback Мосс
N _
REWI= 4
> $ , > PLAY |
J DISPLAY SELECT
oy
15 tape stops
tfomatically when it
—zhes the beginning.
2
( @ Remote Controller
| Playback, Fast-forward, Rewind, Stop and
i Pause operations can be operated with this
i Remote controller.
TREW] Button
| [PLAY] Button
[PAUSE] Button [STOP] Button
N
Remarks, etc.
. elf you reach the end of the tape during playback, the
tape rewinds automatically,
E To Stop the Playback
Press the [STOP/T.SEL.] Button.
e|f you reach the end of the tape during Fast-
Forwarding, the tape rewinds automatically.
elf you reach the beginning of the tape during
Rewinding, the tape stops automatically.
—/
For Still Playback: |, M To Return to
Normal Playback:
PAUSE PAUSE
LANG
ill Playback Mode
- 7 - —— 1
=a
_ — ME
—
es de Pim 118 11
| eThe sound is played back only during normal
playback.
ein the Cue, Review and Still] Playback Modes,
horizontal noise bars appear in the picture, or the
picture may become black and white or distorted.
However, this is normal and not a malfunction.
eff the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback Mode
for about 6 minutes, it will switch over to the Stop
Mode to protect the tape and the video heads.
e The horizontal noise bars have a different pattern in _
the SP mode and LP mode.
The illustrations on the left show the noise bar
patterns of the LP mode.
Basic Operations
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26
Focus Ring
FOCUS
Г Title
Filming in the Auto Focus Mode
When the [AE] Selector is set to “AUTO”, the Movie
Camera will automatically focus precisely on almost
any subject iocated on the centre of the Viewfinder.
“AE” means Auto Exposure.
eWhen IAE] Selector is set to a position other than
"AUTO" and the “MF” Indication is displayed in the
Viewfinder, press the [FOCUS] Button to make the
“MF” indication disappear.
| Filming in the Manual Focus
Mode
The “MNL" indication
appears in the
Viewfinder.
(it 19 also possible to sel
the [AE] Selector to one
of the other positions,
except “AUTO")
FOCUS
The “MF” indication
appears in the
Viewtinder.
»
>
urn the Focus Ring
ul the subject is in
:CUS,
- E To Cancel the
Manual Focus
Mode:
FOCUS
or
Press the [FOCUS]
Button to make the
“MF” Indication
disappear. Or reset the
IAE] Selector to
“AUTO”.
!
Remarks, etc.
| ®For detailed explanations about focusing, see
p. 28 and 29.
NH Hints for Manual Focus Adjustment
- ®To ensure that the subject remains precisely
focussed at any zoom setting, first zoom in on the
subject (push Zoom Lever toward “T”) until i fills the
Viewfinder (M).
After adjusting the focus, zoom out (push Zoom
3 toward W”) to frame the subject as desired
2).
e|f you adjust the focus in the wide-angle setting, the
subject may go out of focus when you later zoom in
on the subject.
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Advanced Operations
27
28
E Operation Principle of the Auto Focus Mode (Automatic Focusing)
Signal | _ video Signal
(Fig 1)
Aa ссо
Fi
he
| | > Processing
| |
Focusing Lens Micro
Processor
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E Focusing
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, and when you move it past that
point, it will become biurred again. Being focused
or in focus means that the subject is seen with
optimum clarity and sharpness. The distance
between the lens and the point where the rays of
light come together is called “focal distance” or
“focal length” and it depends on the size and
shape of the lens.
ein 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.
\
Image area on which the Auto Focus Mode adjusts the focus.
ein the Movie Camera
The image of the subject enters the Movie Camera
through the lens and is converted into an electrical
signal (video signai) for recording onto magnetic
tape. In the Movie Camera, the “Auto Focus”
system automaticatly adjusts the foca! distance by
moving the focusing lens forward or backward.
E The Auto Focus Mechanism of this
Mavie Camera
ein Movie Cameras, one of the following two
methods is generally used:
1} Infrared Focusing: The filming distance is
calculated and adjusted based on the time it
takes for an infrared signal emitted from the
front of the Movie Camera to be bounced off
the subject and received back by a sensor on
the Movie Camera.
2) Camera-Internal Electronic Focusing: The
focus Is adjusted based exclusively on the
image recelved by the Movie Camera and the
resulting picture signal.
This Panasonic Movie Camera employs the
Internal Electronic Focusing Method.
e As shown in Fig. t on the left page, when you
aim the Movie Camera at the subject you want to
film, the microprocessor moves the lens little by
little based on the information about vertical
contours of the subject in the picture signal. At
the point where the vertical contours of the
subject become sharpest, it judges that the
subject is in focus and stops the lens.
(See Fig. 2.)
e Special Characteristics of the Movie Cameras
Automatic Focus Adjustment Mode.
(A) It adjusts the focus for sharpest vertical lines.
(В) It adjusts the focus on paris of the subject with
strong contrast.
(C) it adjusts the focus only on the centre part of
the picture onthe viewfinder screen. (The
area where the subject is in focus is much
smaller than the TV screen, as shown in the
Fig. 3.)
Unlike the human eyes, however, the Movie
Camera's Auto Focus System cannot change the
focus from a distant to a close subject without any
delay. Therefore, use the Manual Focus Mode
when you are going to film the following types of
subjects or in the following kinds of places:
Subjects with Shiny Surfaces
or Much Light Reflection
As the Movie Camera adjusts the
focus on the objects with shiny
surfaces or much light reflection,
the subject may go out of focus.
eThe subject may be out of focus
when it is fiimed at the seaside
in the evening, under firework
lumination or when special
kinds of lights are used.
delay.
Fast-moving Subjects
As the lens is moved
mechanically, it cannot follow
fast-moving subjects without
e Subjects like a quickly and
abruptly moving children may
temporarily go out of focus.
. Subjects with Weak Contrast
As the Movie Camera adjusts the
focus based on vertical contours
in the picture, subjects with little
cantrast may be out of focus,
When filming a flat white wall,
for example, the Movie Camera
has no information by which it
can adjust the focus correctly.
Advanced Operations
Subjects with a Part of It Near
the Movie Camera and Another
Part Far Away from It
As the focus is adjusted on the
centre part of the image, it is
difficult to bring the distant part of
the subject in focus.
‚ When you want to film a person
with a distant mountain behind,
| it is not possible to focus on
both.
Objects
and out of focus,
Subjects Behind Moving
As the focus is adjusted on the
person or object that passes
between the Movie Camera and
the subject, the subject
temporarily go out of focus.
eWhen filming a subject across a
street on which cars are
running, the subjects may go in
Subjects with Dark Surfaces
If the amount of light entering the
lens is greatly reduced, the Movie
Camera has very little information
by which to adjust the focus.
eWhen filming persons in dark
surroundings, precise focusing
may not be possible,
o Precise focusing may also not be possible for
subjects that have no vertical contours or are
behind glass covered with dirt, dust or water
droplets.
e Finger print marks on lens may cause focus not
to operate clearly. When at wide angle the Movie
Camera may attempt to focus onto the finger
prints (treating them as a Macro Subject), Check
and clean the lens correctly.
elf filming in a moving vehicle focus accuracy may
be impaired due to the following:
a) Dirt or water droplets on the car windows and
filming through glass may change the focus
point
9) Scenery changing too quickly, no time for the
Movie Camera to adjust focus
c) Distance between subject and Movie Camera
always changing ВЕ
We suggest you use Manual Focus. Please refer
to p. 26 and 27 “Filming in the Manual Focus
Mode” in your operating instructions.
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White Balance Sensor
é Title
30
Filming with Automatic White
Balance Adjustment
When the [AE] Selector ís set to “AUTO”, ft is possible
to film pictures with natural colours under almost any
filming condition.
eWhen the [AE Selector is set to a position other than
“AUTO” and the “a®4" Indication is displayed in the
Viewfinder, press the [W.B] Button to make the “"n®4”
Indication disappear.
Filming with Manual White
Balance Adjustment
mL в
Le,
Follow the operation steps 1~4 on the right.
Note:
If there are several light sources or if the illumination is
weak:
In operation step 2, instead of attaching the Lens Cap,
point the Movie Camera at a pure white subject.
elf you want to film under weak illumination, precise
Manual White Balance Adjustment may not be
possible. In this case. film in the “AUTO” Mode.
The “MNL" Indication
appears in the
Viewfinder.
(it is also possibte to set
tha [AE] Selector to one
ot the other positions,
except! AUTO")
Attach the Lens Cap an:
point the Movie Camera
at subject.
or
! Point the Movie Camera
¡ at & pure white subject.
| Remarks, etc. )
| e For detailed explanations about the white balance,
see p. 32 and 33.
sBe careful not to cover the White Balance sensor for
the Automatic White Balance Adjustment with your
hand, etc. during filming.
«[f you want to momentarily use an additional light
source with low colour temperature (e.g. halogen
lamp) while filming a subject with high colour
tamperature (e.g. biue sky or TV screen), unnatural
colours will result.
æTho manually arinctad whita halanca setting la
a
== вой иго ELA er Tt я ar fll FEN FAL Bd LAAT Bf Sl el af
WwW T we maintained until you adjust it anew or reset the [AE]
1 : Selector to "AUTO". However, to ensure optimum
| colour reproduction, it is recommended to adjust the
white balance for each new scene, like the
+ professionals do. This is because even slight
— : changes in the lighting that are not noticeable to the
human eye could give the picture a reddish or biuish
cast.
MN To Cancel the Manual White Balance
ean pushed until the Press for more than Adjustment
lewfinder becomes -— 1 second (until “44” - Press the [W.B] Button to make the "X£-" Indication
smpieiely white. : fashino. stops . disappear. Or reset the [AE] Selector to "AUTO".
ashing).
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Advanced! Operations
32
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@№ Operation Principle of the Auto White Balance — |
Lighting Condition
White Balance Sensor /
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Ш White Balance
In addition to sunlight, there are various kinds of
electric lights in use today, such as incandescent
lamps, fluorescent lamps, etc. The colour of the
subject differs depending on the light that falls on it.
sin Human Eyes
Human eyes can easily adjust to differant kinds of
lighting and recognize an object as having the
same colour, even under different light.
sin the Movie Cameras Lee -
Movie Cameras do not have such an adaptability.
Therefore, if the subject were filmed without any
colour adjustment, the lighting would influence the
colouring of the reproduced picture, giving it a
bluish or reddish tint. To prevent this, an
adjustment called "White Balance Adjustment”
needs to be performed on the Movie Camera,
either automatically or manually.
E White Balance Adjustment
This adjusts the Movie Camera to pure white
under different lighting conditions. After white is
set, the Movie Camera can compensate for the
colour in the lighting and adjust the other colours
accordingly. As white is tha combination of all
colours (light), if white colour is correctly adjusted,
fitming scenes with natural colours is possible
under almost any lighting condition.
HB Automatic White Balance Adjustment
- To provide natural colours in the most common
lighting situations, this Movie Camera has
optimum settings for these conditions stored in
memory. It determines the colour of the light
entering through the tens as well as through the
White Balance Sensor window and selects the
matching colour setting from among the stored
settings. This function is called “Automatic White
Balance Adjustment”.
However, as the optimum settings of only several
types of light sources are stored in memory, the
Automatic White Balance Adjustment does not
work with sufficient precision in all conditions.
In some cases, the Manual White Balance
Adjustment should be used.
M Manual White Balance Adjustment
With the Manual White Balance Adjustment, the
user can adjust the colour compensation for the
light source used for a particular scene. For this
adjustment, the Lens Cap is put on the lens and
the [W.B] Button pressed. so the Movie Camera
can determine how much the white of the lens cap
under the present lighting deviates from the value
for pure white stored in memory. Alternatively, the
user can aim the Movie Camera at a pure white
object (e.g. a sheet of pure white paper) instead of
using the Lens Cap.
The chart below shows the range of lighting
sources within which the Automatic White Balance
Adjustment can provide accurate compensation.
For filming under lighting conditions outside this
range, use the Manual White Balance Adjustment
because the Automatic White Balance Adjustment
cannot provide satisfactory results.
E Colour Temperature and White Balance
The colour temperature of the light source is
measured in Kelvin. The higher the Kelvin value is,
the more bluish is the light; the lower the value, the
more reddish is the light. This is not directly related
to the brighiness.
=a
The table below shows the relationship between
natural light, artificial light and colour temperature.
T
Natural Light T emperatu re Artificial Light Effect on the picture
| : | If you want to fie under
eBlue sky ' 10,000 К. light sources within this
! range. use the Manual
| ‘ | - | Bluish White Balance
eo Slightly 4 7 000 K~ ° 8.000 K colour Adjustment. {In the Auto
= | r NT 1 : T =
reins 7 | 8,000K - 9,000k *TVsareen == Adjustment he picture
xy | [ | could have a bluish
o (Cloudy sky | 8.000 K | | cast)
Rain E 1 6,
( ) a
|
| 6 < ' if you want to fim under light
eSunlight = g ı 5,000 K sources within this range,
“3% you can use the Auto White
| | _; - Balance Adjustment.
ı ®Fluorescent
: ‚ colour
e 1-2 hours after ; 3.000 K~ | 2.500 K-- | Fluorescent lamp |
sunrise or before ‘4.200 К 3,500 K | (na whi 2) o 1
sunset studio lamp +
| | | >
eSunrise or mé ' 2 000 K- 2 000 K— ' , wu
sunset #5 A ! ' ®Halogen light bulb y”
E ‚ 2,500 К 2,800 К Reddish If you want “o film under
| | colour light sources withir this
, 2 000 K~ | Yd “He range, usé the Manual
2 500 K ' e Tungsten lamp 0e - White Balance
' 1 = Adjustment. (In the Auto
White Balance
A Adjustment, the picture
1,500 K~ #Candietight a could have a redc:sh
2,000K : 1 cast.)
i J 3
For the following types of scenes, the Automatic
White Balance Adjustment cannot provide
satisfactory results, even if the light source is
within the range described above. Use the Manual
White Balance Adjustment instead.
; When a Scene Is Lit by Several
| Light Sources
| If there is more than one light
: source for a scene, the Movie
: Camera cannot decide which of
; the stored White Balance
: Adjustment settings to use.
Therefore, precise Automatic
White Balance Adjustment is not
possible in such cases.
When Filming an Outdoor
Scene from Inside a Building
Âs the colour of the light entering
through the lens differs greatly
from that received by the White
Balance Sensor, the Automatic
White Balance Adjustment will
compensate for indoor lighting
and this results in unnatural
colours.
When filming in a Very Dark
Place
As the colour information entering
through the lens is greatly
reduced, the Automatic White
Balance Adjustment cannot
correctly compensate for the
colour of the lighting and this
results in unnatural colours.
Advanced Operations
34
al Title
Super Image Stabilizer Function
This function compensates for possible shaking of the
handheid Movie Camera.
Digital Zoom Function
The zoom magnification range is extended tc 25%.
e After selecting the Digital Zoom Mode on the Movie
Camera, digital zooming can also be operated with
the Remote Controller.
— —]]];];] O]
a
By pressing the [ Æ / ©) ] Button, you can activate the
Super Image Stabilizer Function either alone or together
with the Digital Zoom Function.
Cautlons for Use of the Super Image —
Stabilizer Function
eWhen you use the Super Image Stabilizer
Function, the shutter speed is automatically
| | : adjusted between 1/60 s and 1/125 s.
æ >: El — eWhen you cancel the Super Image Stabilizer
| D.ZOOM Function, the shutter speed is also reset to
— — ee 1/50 s. However, when you cancel the Super
(No Indication) Image Stabilizer Function after filming in the
1 | Sports Mode or the Portrait Mode, the shutter
speed is not reset to 1/50 s.
If you film the following kind of subjects, the picture
stabilizing effect may not be sufficient:
e A subject with horizontal or vertical stripes
e A flat subject
# À dark subject
(The Super Image Stabilizer Indication “ 2°"
flashes in the Viewfinder.)
Increase the amount of light.
eo A subject under many fluorescent lamps
eA fast-moving subject
e A subject with a flat background
Procedure | Remarks, etc. \
| . — e This function is especially practical for the following
it : M To Cancel this filming situations:
Г Function 1. Zooming in on a distant subject.
, 2. Filming while walking.
= = 3. Filming from inside à moving car.
(O)
Press the [ 2/06] Press the [ (31/7) ]
Button. Button so that the
[ =] Indication
disappears in the
Viewfinder. :
|
| —
‚ M To Cancel this «When the “D.ZOOM” Indication is displayed in the
1 ; Function Viewfinder, the subject can be enlarged up to
| ‘ 25 times.
= E : eThe zooming speed varies depending on how far
== = the [WT] Zoom Lever is pushed toward “МУ” ог “Г”,
(The further it is pushed towards either “W” or "T”,
the faster the zooming speed becomes.)
=
Press the [ 3/78) Press the [ 2/5]
Button until the Button to make the
“D.ZOOM” Indication is {[D.ZOOM] Indication
displayed in the ‚ disappears In the
Viewfinder. | Viewfinder.
J
Advanced Operations
35
+
D EFFECT
a
4 Title
Filming with Dark and Bright
Paris Reversed Like a
Photographic Negative (NEGA)
For filming scenes with a special effect similar to a
photographic negative, i.e. the bright and dark parts
and the colours are reversed.
Filming with Reversed Colours
(SOLARI)
Great for giving scenes being filmed a special effect
with reversed colours.
Filming with a Brown Tint
Similar to Old Photographs
Practical when you want to film scenes with a brown
tint similar to that of old photographs.
(SEPIA)
Filming in Black and White (B/W)
Convenient for filming scenes in black and white.
36
Pr
By pressing the [D.EFFECT] Button, you can
activate Digital Functions.
=> EFFECT
SOLARI
à в
\
Procedure Remarks, etc.
O D.EFFECT To Return to the Е
-
E
|
ress the [D.EFFECT]
«tion until the “NEGA”
idication is displayed in
ie Viewfinder.
EFFECT
=
F
Ÿ
ess the [D. EFFECT]
=uffon until the
SOLAR!” Indication is
=siayed In the
“lewfinder.
D.EFFE
Q
_
x
1855 the [D_ EFFECT]
Jtton until the “SEPIA”
wdication is displayed in
we Viewfinder,
EB EFFECT
-
a
t
1255 the [D.EFFECT]
-utton until the “B/W”
ication is displayed In
17 Viewrinder.
i
i
:
Normal Filming Mode:
| Press the [D.EFFECT]
Button repeatedly until
none of the 4 indications
are lit any more,
To Return to the
Normal Filming Mode: :
Press the [D. EFFECT]
Button repeatedly until
none of the 4 indications
; are lit any more.
To Return to the
Normal Filming Mode:
Press the [D.EFFECT]
Button repeatediy until
; none of the 4 indications
i
i
are lit any maore,
To Return to the
Normal Filming Mode:
Press the [D.EFFECT]
Button repeatedly until
none of the 4 indications
| are lit any more.
жен, = == et EN
Advanced Operations
38
PROGRAMAS
AE
2 Title
Filming Fast-Moving Subjects
E Using the Sports Mode
Use this function to film sports and other fast-action
scenes, it you want to play back these scenes in a
VCR using still and stow motion playback for motion
analysis. This provides sharp picture contours and
enhanced detail.
Making Subjects Stand out
Sharply from the Background
E Using the Portrait Mode
tn the Portrait Mode, the iris is automatically set to the
maximum aperture for a very small depth-of-field. This
gives you a sharply focused subject in the centre of the
picture with a blurred background and foreground.
1
Fs
бо
М мно йа =
» mf К.
| L
E:
Filming Dark Scenes More
Brightly
@ Using the Low Light Mode
The Low Light Mode lets you brighten up the picture
when filming indoor scenes under weak room lighting
and other dimly lit scenes.
Procedure
Notes for Use of the Sports Mode
e The subject must be brightly iit by sunlight or
other strong light and contain little shadow.
elf you want to film under fluorescent,
mercury-vapour or natrium lamps, some
flickering may be noticeable.
~ #The picture may become slightly darker, and
- during normal playback, the picture movement
X may not be as smooth as usual.
Remarks, etc. O
| To Return to the
; Normal Filming Mode:
e The shutter speed is automatically adjusted
(between 1/50 s and 1/500 s) according to the
brightness of the scene.
o[f you film under weak lighting, the“ 3, ” Indication
flashes to warn you that the Sports Mode may not
be effective.
To Return to the
Normal Filming Mode:
GFE)
WE, PROGRAMME
ef you want to increase the blurring of the
background and foreground, zoom in on the subject.
РНОСНАММЕ
То Return to the
Normal Filming Mode:
Мая на ее
PRO ME
OF
$
elf you use this made for filming outdoors in daylight,
the result will be almost the same as when filming in
the normal filming mode.
e There will be a distinct increase in picture noise in
low lit areas when using the Low Light Mode. This is
normal.
Advanced Operations
39
BACKLIGHT
Г Title
Viewfinder
Procedure
Filming Backlit Scenes
When you film a subject that has a strong light
source behind it, for example a person with the sun
behind it, the face is in the shade and appears too
dark. in such a case, you can brighten up the
subject by keeping the [BACKLIGHT] Button
pressed during filming.
1
BACKLIGHT
Keep pressed.
Fading In the Picture and
Sound
At the beginning of a movie, etc. fading in is often
used. For example, after filming the title, starting the
first scene with the Fade-in Function is very effective.
1 o
Keep pressed while in
the Fliming Pause
Mode.
Fading Out the Picture and
Sound
Fading out is used to create a soft ending or
(together with fade-in) for a soft transition from one
scene to the next.
1 FADE
|
| Press during filming
i at the point where
: you wish to fade out,
: and keep it pressed.
Remarks, elc.
ha!
To Cancel this
Function
BACKLIGHT
Release the Button.
"ess after the picture in
ne Viewfinder has
Ee mm ma Я
"ACB,
'ress after the picture
ihe Viewfinder has
E === == == == й
«знала о УБЕ [=] В
FADE
Release after approx.
3 seconds.
3 FADE
rp ©
Release.
elf you film a deep blue sky, it may appear whitish in ©
the playback picture.
e|f you film a subject with the sun striking at an acute
angle, star-shaped light reflections may be recorded
in the picture.
e|f you film a subject with very strong backlight or
with a very bright background, e.g. a person indoors
in front of a window, it may not be possible to
sufficiently brighten up the subject.
#[n some cases when the backlit feature is used, the
subject may look ciear but now the background may
look overexposed (too bright). This is normal and
not a malfunction of the unit,
Advanced Operations
41
«TRACKING »
SHIFT
( Title
Checking the End of a Recorded
Scene
For occasionally important scenes, use this check
function during filming ta confirm that the recording has
- been performed correctly.
Press white In the
Filming Pause Mode,
1 a E a a En and LAS Pa a. m Ven au
Er AI CIENTES TF RIIIE FFVIII FW
Wish to Add a New Scene
(Camera Search Function)
Film the individual scene a little longer than actually
required. You can then rewind the tape and determine
the exact point where vou wish to join the next scane.
When the [SEARCH] Button is then released. the
Movie Camera returns to the Filming Pause Mode.
E Reverse direction
REW:ED GFF
A > ÉS SEARCH
—
Keep pressed while in
the Filming Pause
Mode.
Eliminating Picture Distortions
by Adjusting the Tracking
When playing back a recorded tape, especially a tape
recorded on another Movie Camera, horizontal bands
of white noise may appear in the picture.
If this occurs, you can sliminate them by adjusting the
tracking.
7
White nolse bands
7 To start the filming
Again:
Press the Fliming
Start/Stop Button.
E Forward direction
REWED FF
=
El SEARCH
Keep pressed while in
the Filming Pause
Mode.
ny),
= TRACKING w»
DATE
T:ME
i 5
“ress both the [ 4 TRACKING] and [TRACKING »]
:uttons simultaneously.
— elf you keep pressing [REW/[<4]] Button:
, M Remote Controller
| Recording Review and Camera Search
__ Function can be operated with this Remote
Controller.
[REW] Button
|
N и
or... Remarks, etc.
e The final 2 seconds of the last recorded scene will be
played back in the Viewfinder and then the Movie
Camera returns to the Filming Pause Mode.
The [Indication “<I<" appears in the Viewfinder.
The scene is played back in reverse direction at
3 times normal speed in the SP Mode and 6 times in
the LP Mode.
elf you keep pressing [[>+]/FF] Button:
The Indication “>” appears in the Viewfinder.
The scene is played back in forward direction at
normal speed.
picture quality does not improve, adjust by pressing
the [ TRACKING] or [TRACKING >] Button
individually. (It may not be possible to remove the
noise bands completely.)
Advanced Operations
44
Using the Power Save Functions
© Auto Power Save (in the Filming Pause Mode)
Conditions of Movie
Movie Camera |
Mode Becomes Activated: Camera
© During
Filming Horizontal
Pause , osftion
5 Viewfinder N
© |
с PAUSE | * #Videc and Audio wifi
Li | APS | be faded during this
© | | e More than about 70” mode so no picture
© e More than a few or sound will be
© seconds present.
© " y sViewfinder: OFF
= The “APS” Activated e Auto Focus: OFF
a Indication IS eZoom Motor: OFF
© displayed. eVCR Indication:
< eWhen the Movie Camera is tited downwards by more Flashes (Green)
than about 70° from the normai horizontal filming
position for more than a few seconds. NOSUCAMERA
55:
e ? я
Du ring Horizontal
. Filming * Position *
E
©
= N Video and Audio will
= Quickly be faded during this
© Viewfinder mode so no picture
= ‘ REC | \ or sound will be
E | APS |; tor
ii À | e More than about 70” e Viewiinder OFF
- eMore than a few seconds Auto Focus: OFF
= | » Zoom Motor. OFF
3 Activated e Fiiming Mode
5 The “APS” +
+ Indication is eWhen tilting the Movie Camera downwards by more Filming Pause Mode
= displayed. than about 70° from the normal horizontal filming * VCR Indication:
«I position for more than a few seconds, and: Flashes (Green)
1) Walking with the Movie Camera held in the hand
or;
2) tilting the Movie Camera quickly in the case of not
walking.
SER
© Anti-Ground-Fliming (in the Filming Mode):
=ving Power
ur Battery Pack
is longer for
dal filming.
reventing
engthy
ming of the
“ound
an If you
lientionally press
- Filming Start/
5 Button when
+ hal IM
2 41
en К Я ул ета
VALLE =
mera facing
--wards after
zhing the filming
: scene, the
sie Camera
wants filming.
aving Power
Jr Battery Pack
is longer for
ual filming.
eventing
Sngthy Fiming
- the Ground
3 Movie
mera
matically
IChes Over to
Filming Pause
Je to stop the
ientional
ing.
The Anti-Ground Filming Function is meant
as a guide or Indication that irregular
timing has occurred. it is up to the user to
reposition the tape so as to remove the
undesired section of the filming. The Movie
Camera only switches the unit to Filming
Pause/Power Save Mode, and when the
user begins to operate the unit again, the
“CHK” Indication appear in the top right
hand comer of the Viewfinder.
_.. To Resume Filming
|
Horizontal
Position
\
||
||
LL
: When you return the Movie Camera to an
: approximately horizontal position, it
automatically resets to the Filming Pause
Mode, and you can start filming again by
pressing the Filming Start/Stop Button.
Operating Restrictions
Horizontal
\ Position ES
TN
N
: olf you return the Movie Camera to an —
. approximately horizontal position, the
; "CHK" (Check) Indication flashes in
the Viewfinder. This warns you that
since the filming may have continued for
several seconds, you should rewind the
tape a little using the Camera Search
Function (p. 42) to locate the end of the
last desired scene, before you start
filming again.
i
Lo
e|f you siowly turn the Movie Camera
downwards during filming, the
Anti-Ground- Filming Function does not |
become activated.
9,
Slowly
ARN wv
e The Anti-Ground-Filming Function is not
intended to replace the manual stopping
of filming.
Note: When you change locations between scenes or when not planning to film for a longer period time, it
Is recommended to turn off the Movie Camera with the [POWER] ON/OFF Switch.
Advanced Operations
45
46
1 TRACKING
O: AD >
SHIFT SE
e #8,
a a
PAUSE STOP
LANG [=r
Conform the “CAMERA” Mode indication Lamp light up.
f Title Procedure
Displaying the Date, Time and/ 1
or Title in the Viewfinder DATENME
Press while in the Filming Pause Mode.
The Date/Time/Titte Indication appears in the
Viewfinder (€)- 0) as shown at the top of the rigi:
page).
Filming with the Provided Titles
inserted in the Picture
You can insert one of the 10 provided titles in
recordings of special occasions (such as wedding
ceremonies and birthday parties). These titles are
available in 6 languages (English, Germany, French,
[talian, Spanish and Russian).
1) Selecting the Language
1
After displaying the Title indication (O). © or
©) shown above:
PAUSE
and
ATTE SE?
Press at the same time for approx. 1 second.
The Title indication blinks in the Viewfinder.
2) Selecting the Title
1
After displaying tha Title Indication shown above:
STOP
Press.
Every press of the [STOP/T.SEL.] Button
changes the tities in the following order.
(Initial Indication)
1 | | | -
: 12:30 ' 12:30 HOLIDAY
‚ 15.10.1997 | | 15.10.1997 15.10.1997 i
oO ra and Time @ Date only © Date. Time and Title
IT
р
12:30.15 HOLIDAY HOLIDAY
| 15.10.1997 | | 15.10.1997
O oe, and Time © Title only O Date and Title
5
Remarks, etc.
Making the Date/Time/Titie Indication
Disappear ‘
1ess the [DATE/TITLE] Button again.
ane of the Date/Time/Title Indications (@-—@)
rown above) is now displaved.
Selecting the Desired Indication
ress the [PLAY/DISPLAY SELECT] Button
:eatedly until the desired Indication appears.
very press of the [PLAY/DISPLAY SELECT] Button
anges the Indication in the order Y to O shown
VE.
» a
PAUSE
|
Press briefly. ; Press.
The displayed
language is selected.
#When you turn the Movie Camera off and then on
again, none of the above indications are displayed in
the Viewfinder.
\ Every press of the [PAUSE/LANG] Button changes
the language in the following order.
| > ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH
| RUSSIAN «SPANISH ITALIAN———
nitial Indication)
OLIDAY | —> [HAPPY BIRTHDAY]-——
vEDDING]) > [FAMIL Y]-—>[IPARTY]-—
HE END] [CONGRATULATIONS] —
AERRY CHRISTMAS] --— [HAPPY MEMORIES]-—
¡APPY NEW YEAR] — [HOLIDAY] ——
—]—]]— 1
|
E
Advanced Operations
47
48
The Tally Lanp lights when filming starts.
M SENSOR
a
il de
ate/Titie Display before activating
Date
Mode.
Title Viewfinder |
— - —
Motion-Sensor-Controlled |
Filming 1 ue censo
In this mode, filming automatically starts when the ``
built-in Motion Sensor detects some movement in the | STDBY | 7
LEA TE
f
N 8
With the Movie Camera
in the Recording Pause
Mode, press the
[M.SENSOR] Button for
more than 2 seconds.
e The Stand-by [STDBY!
Indication appears in th:
| Viewfinder.
|
The Following Filming Situations Could Alsa
Activate the Motion Sensor:
es A White wall behind the subject or other single-
colour background.
| ФА subject with horizontal, vertical or oblique stripes
e Sudden changes in the surrounding brightness.
eMovie Camera is exposed to slight shocks or
vibration.
® Filming in a dimly lit place. (The “MOTION
SENSOR" indication flashes in the Viewfinder )
Procedure
ak FA a — — = КВ ar EL C- JN a —
Approximately 1 secona alter the Movie Cameras
Motion Sensor has detected movement in the picture,
the filming automatically starts. Approximately
10 seconds after movement in the picture has
stopped, filming stops automatically and the Movie
Camera is In the Stand-by Mode.
if vou leave the Movie Camera in the Stand-by Mode
for more than 6 minutes, the Viewfinder automatically
turns off to conserve power. When the Movie
Camera's Motion Sensor again detects movement in
the picture, filming automatically starts after
approximately 4 seconds and the Viewfinder turns on
automatically.
E To cancel the Motion Sensor Functión
During Filming
Press the [M.SENSOR] Bution again.
The Following Filming Situations May Not
Activate the Motion Sensor:
= astra naa ola Are Fant mamta and AF fh
FX usiney E EE A IAL (LIV EL Gi L
e Very little movement of the subject.
e Recording in a dimly lit place. {The "MOTION
SENSOR” Indication flashes in the Viewfinder.)
eA very small subject.
e The subject is moving near the edge of the picture.
€ A background with horizontal or vertical stripes.
Remark, etc.
eTo prevent accidental fi Iming star caused by Movie
Camera movemeni, ine Movie Camera showuila be
mounted on a tripod or be otherwise secured in a
very stable position.
e The Motion Sensor Function does not work during
normal filming.
eWhen the Movie Camera is in the Motion Sensor
Function Stand-by Mode, it is not possible to
manually start filming by pressing the Start/Stop
Button or to activate the Super Image Stabilizer,
Digital Zoom, the Digital Effect Mode, Filming Check,
or Camera Search Functions.
| When you use the AC adaptor to power the Movie
Camera, the Motion Sensor Function Stand-by Mode _
will continue if no movement in the picture is detected
or when the tape has reached the end during filming.
Therefore, we recommended that you check the tape
within a week. When you use the Battery to power the
Movie Camera, it remains in the Motion Sensor
Function Stand-by Mode until the Battery is
discharged, at which time the “VCR” Lamp flashes for
a few seconds.
: eTo ensure correct functioning of the Motion Sensor
Fiinntinn tha moving cuhiant should ha Anite large |i in
LT 1% RSE Fy BL] Br AR] kl Ne Ba lt Te A an
the picture. Therefore, when the lens is zoomed to
maximum wide-angle, the distance between lens and
subject should preferably be within about 2 metres.
For subjects at larger distances, be sure to zoom in
as much as possible.
elf there is a power interruption, the Motion Sensor
Mode is cancelled.
e The Movie Camera requires time to set up before
filming starts. Therefore, the beginning of movement
is not filmed.
Advanced Operations
49
5.06)
” a
A N Socket FL
| {not supplied) =
To a U т A AY
Audio Input iF Video input | or mi = \
il Y \
| | | [VIDEO IN]
| IH
iH
| Audio/Video Cable {supplied} “ |, A ~ = A
J] — —— Eee) = 2
a Title
Procedure
Editing a Previously Recorded
Tape
Connect the Movie Camera to the VCR using the Audio/
Video Cable (supplied) or 21-pin Adaptor (not supplied).
Playback Unit (Movie Camera): 1, 2, 3, 5
Recording Unit (VCR): 4, 6,7
insert the recorded
video Cassette for
playback into the Movie
Camera.
|
2
Play back the tape and
locate the end of the
scene that vou want to
dub, and note the tape
counter position.
5
Start the playback.
6
Press the Pause-Still
Button to start recording
Using the Car Battery Cord or
Car Battery Charger
(Both optional)
50
Using the Audio/Video Cable (supplied) and
21-pin adaptor (not supplied)
( Playing back on a TV Set with 21-pin AV Input Socket
Connect after turning off the Movie Camera and
the TV Set.
Audio/Video Cable (supplied)
(not supplied)
To 21-pin AV Input
Socket
(not supplied)
[AUDIO IN]
=
[VIDEO IN]
V
E Activate the Playback Operation
(p. 24)
»
>
wind the tape and locate the beginning of the scene
=: you want to dub.
Remarks, etc.
4
' Insert the Video Cassette for recording into the VCR
. and putitin the Recording Pause Mode.
: Also read the Operating Instructions of the VCR.
The picture quality deteriorates slightly in the dubbing
process, however, this can be minimized by selecting
the standard recording speed (SP Mode) on the VCR.
- soon as the Tape Counter Indication on the Movie
:mera reaches the position noted in step 2:
ess the Pause/Still Button to put the VCR in the
=ording pause mode, thus finishing the dubbing.
> Connect the Cord.
Socket
N Car Battery Cord
VW-ACC2E (optional)
For all additional scenes that you want to dub, follow
the above steps 2 to 7.
| ®The Car Battery Cord can only be used with 12 V DC
negative-grounded vehicles.
The Car Battery Charger can be used with 12 V and
24 V DC negative-grounded vehicles.
e Do not start the car engine while the Movie Camera is
being powered by the car battery. LL
elf the voltage drops suddenly e.g. because the car
air-conditioner is turned on, the Mavie Camera is
automatically turned off to protect it.
Wait about 10 seconds before turning it on again.
eWhen you use the Car Battery Charger to power the
Movie Camera, be sure to use the DC Input Cable
supplied with the Movie Camera.
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51
A . A
Editing a Previously Recorded Tape (cont.)
1)
Audio/Video Cable 7 zz Audio/Video Cable
UA
intra-Red
VW-K10E | ! 1} Remote Control
3.5 mm VW-ECH &{ information _4
Synchro-Edit
Cable
Audio/Video Cabie
==!
VW-
/ EC310E N S-pin Edit Cable
5-pin Edit Cable 5-pin Edit Cabie
À
EN [EDIT] Socket -
By connecting a Panasonic Editing Controller 4) Connecting the Movie Camera to a Panasonic
{optional} to this socket as well as to a Panasonic VCR with built-in Editing Controller.
VCR equipped with Edit Socket. highly precise and Consult the operating instructions of the VCR
speedy editing becomes possible. tor details.
This following types of Editing Controller can be
used with this Movie Camera. Notes:
a This Movie Camera is not compatible with editing
1) Connecting the Movie Camera to a Panasonic systems of other brands {such as VCRs
VCH equipped with synchro-edit socket equipped with a LANC socket}.
(3.5 mm stereo jack) as the recording unit, e The fult instructions as written in the Operating
using the 5-pin Synchro Cord YW-K10E Instructions of the Editing Controllers and the
(optional). 5-pin Synchro Cord must be followed or the edit
e This is a single event edit controlling system. function may not operate correctly.
Therefore, the user needs to know the start This may not be a fault of the Movie Camera.
and end points of the scene ta be edited and
needs to start and stop the editing manually.
2) Connecting the Movie Camera to a Panasonic
VCR equipped with 5-pin edit socket as the
recording unit, using the Editing Controller
VW-EC310E (optional).
e This Editing Controller can be programmed for
automatic editing of up to 8 scenes.
® When using this Editing Controller, be sure to
edit with the “Standard-Speed Mode”.
Connecting the Movie Camera to any brand of
VCR equipped with Infra-Red Remote
Controller as the racording unit, using the
3
—
Editing Controller VW-EC1E (optional).
e This Editing Controller can be programmed for —
automatic editing of up to 4 scenes.
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{ Optional Accessories |
Battery Pack Battery Pack Car Battery . Car Battery Cord | 5-Pin Synchro Cord;
VW-VBS10E VW-VBS20E Charger : VW-ACC2E VW-K10E
VW-VBH10E VW-VBH20E VW-KBC2E |
Video DC-Light Shoe Adaptor Filter Kit Tele Conversion Wide Conversion |
VZ-LDCS13E VW-SK9E VW-LF43WE Lens Lens
VW-LT4314WE VW-LW4307WE
The Shoe Adapior
‚ (МУУ-ЗКЯЕ; ореола!
15 necessary. i
| Standard Tripod ‘ Deluxe Tripod Cassette Adaptor Editing Controller
| VZ-CT55E > VZ-CT75E VW-TCA7E VW-VT1B VW-EC310E
; W.ECTE RF Adaptor Notes:
VW-RF7E : e Consult your details of other accessories not
listed here.
eSome of the accessories listed above may not
be avallable in some countries.
E Charging Time and Maximum Time for
Continuous Filming
EE nena | Max
care Pack! ;
=o 2% | Charging Time | Continuous
I ES Filming Time
VW-VBS10E | Approx. 65 min. Approx. 45 min.
VW-VBS20E Approx. 130 min.! Approx. 90 min.
VW-VBHIOE | Approx. 80 min. | Approx. 55 min.
VW-VBH20E (Approx. 160 min.|Approx. 110 min,
E Video DC Light (VZ-LDCS13E)
This Video DC Light is recommended for filming in
a dark room as well as for filming photographs and
pictures with the Macro Close-up function (p. 17).
To attach the Video DC Light (VZ-LDCS13E) to
the Movie Camera, the Shoe Adaptor (WVW-SKIE)
is required.
Optlon/Editing
Attaching the Filter (optional)
Note:
To remove the Lens Hood, press with the palm of
your hand against it and turn in the direction of the
arrow.
Na
Befare attaching an optional filter, tirst remove the
Lens Hood from the Movie Camera.
1 Remove the Lens Hood.
2 Attach the fliter.
3 Attach the Lens Hood again.
s Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE)
The Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE) contains and ND
Filter and an MC Protector.
The ND Filter is recommended for filming in
extremely bright places, e.g. on a beach or ski
slope.
It prevents the picture from becoming whitish, yet
without changing the colours. (When filming with
the ND Filter attached, the Manual White Balance
Adjustment Mode should be used, since the Auto
White Balance Adjustment Mode wouid not work
precisely.)
The MC Protector is used for protecting the lens
and it can be used for virtually any kind of filming.
. . à \
[A djusting the Length of the Grip Belt
Adjust the Grip Belt so that you can press the
WT Filming Start/Stop Button with the thumb, and the
mm - o [WT] Zoom Lever with the index finger.
1 Unfasten the velcro tape closure.
2 Adjust the length to the size of your hand.
3 Fasten the velcro tape closure.
—
À
1 Shoulder Strap 2 More than Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through
Holder 2 ст the Shoulder Strap Holder.
Securely attach the end of the Shoulder
Strap. (More than 2 cm)
Attach the other end of the Strap in the
same way.
N
Slide the [EJECT 4A] Lever and remove the
Video Cassette.
Turn the [POWER] ON/OFF Switch in.
(The Movie Camera Is switched off.)
Ww № =
Slide the [BATTERY EJECT >] Lever to
the right and remove the Battery Pack.
4 Attach the Lens Cap.
Note:
Remove the Battery Pack from the Movie Camera
after use and keep it in a cool place. If the Battery
Pack remains attached to the Movie Camera, a
small amount of current flows to the Movie
Camera, even if the [POWER] ON/OFF Switch is
turned in, and this reduces the charge of the
Battery Pack.
“01 [ T
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56
Cleaning the Viewfinder
E
rie"
ео
=r
Blower Brush
{not supplied)
Turn the Viewfinder counterctockwise and
pulf it oft.
Remove dust with a blower brush {not
supplied).
To re-attach the Viewfinder, inaert (so that
the marks © and © are aligned, and then
turn the Viewfinder clockwise.
Adheslve Tape
- _
Preventing Accidental Erasure of Recordings
When recording on a previously recorded tape, the
previously recorded contents will be erased and
replaced by the new recording. An important
recording can be protected against accidental
erasure by breaking off the tab tf the tab is
removed, recording on this Video Cassette is no
longer possible.
E To protect important recordings against
accidental erasure:
Break off the tab with a screwdriver in the direction
of the arrow.
EH Recording onto a Video Cassette with a
Missing safety tab:
Cover the hole firmly with two tayers of Adhesive
Tape.
Lighting
- When you film in the Auto Mode, the Movie
Camera always keeps the white balance adjusted
to the surrounding illumination. However, when
you film in the Manual Mode, it is recommended fo
frequently adjust the white balance—preferably for
each new scene, like the professionals do if. This
is because even slight changes in the lighting (that
are not noticeable to the human eye) or changes
in posiilon of the Movie Camera could give the
picture a reddish or biuish cast. In general, the
colours tend to become reddish when filming
indoors, and under a clear, blue sky they become
bluish.
HN Outdoors
Choose a Movie Camera position with the sun in
your back, so that the sunlight falls evenly on the
subject and makes for a beautiful picture. See the
table below and on the p. 30—33 to decide
whether to film in the Auto or Manual White
Balance Adjustment, and whether a Filter Kit
(VW-LF43WE; optional) or a Video DC Light
(YZ-LDCS13E; optional) is necessary to obtain
brilliant pictures with vivid colours.
E indoors —
It is possible to film indoors under fluorescent,
halogen, tungsten or even candlelight. However,
note that the brighter the subject is lit, the more
- vivid a picture will be obtained. Therefore, it is
recommended to brighten up the scene with
— additional lighting, such as a Video DC Light
(VZ-LDCS13E; optional) or a spot light. However,
7 1f you want to capture the special mood of a dimly
lit indoor {or outdoor) scene, filming is possible in
the Low Light Mode under weak lighting down to
only 0.7 IX.
// In Low Light Mode the picture quality may be
noisy. This is normal and not a malfunction of the
unit.
“ When using a Video DC light or a spotlight there
are some points fo keep in mind:
1. The Video DC light is only effective for up to
3 meters in general use.
_ 2. In Close-up filmMing. for example Photographs,
be sure to check for hot spot reflections and
shadowing.
- Standard Values of Brightness
The values shown in this table are rough
_ approximations for general reference.
Lux: Unit of illumination (the larger the figure, the
brighter the light source)
Lux Place or Type of lighting To obtain Pictures with Vivid Colours
® Snow-covered mountains - An ND Filter (contained in Filter Kit
; VW-LF43WE; optional) is recommended to
eMid-summer beach dampen the excessive light and obtain
; stronger colours.
100,000 ! eSunilight at noon, clear sky (100,000 1х)
eSunlight at 10 AM, clear sky (65,000 1x)
e Sunlight at 3 PM, clear sky (35,000 Ix}
e Sunlight at noon, cloudy sky (32,000 Ix)
e Sunlight at 10 AM, cloudy sky (25,000 Ix)
10,000
Range for filming without need for a Filter Kit
(YW-LF43WE; optional) or additional lighting.
e Sunlight one hour after sunrise, cloudy
; sky (2,000 Ix)
1,000 | e Sunlight one hour before sunrise, clear
- Sky (1,000 1х)
e inside a department store, bright office
500 (500-700 Ix)
. Additional lighting is recommended for most
100 i types of lighting in this range to obtain
eo Street light (50-100 Ix) pictures with vivid colours. -
20 | #Candie-light at 20 cm distance Additional lighting is necessary to obtain
(10-15 1x) , satisfactory picture quality.
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57
58
Before Requesting Service
Neter-
ttem Symptom Cause Action ence |
| | _ page _
Using the mod e Movie Camera mb e Not attached. . | eAttachit corectiy. |
Battery Pack does not turn on. FD Th “x 10
eNot charged. eCharge it. 10
; 1
Kara Camera >. Exhausted. else a fully charge one. 10
turns off too soon. ; +
la) e Filming was paused for — | eTurn the [POWER]
more than 6 minutes. ON/OFF Switch in to ;
tum off the Movie 47
Camera, and then tum it :
out again to tum on the
i Movie Camera.
©
5 Using the AC =peMovie Camera ==) eNot connected. eConnect it correctly.
Adaptor does not turn on.
8
eViewfinder is dirty.
Using any of eMavie Camera =) [POWER] ON/OFF
the power does not turn on. Switch is not
| sources turned out. 12 ;
Movie Camera eCondensation has —% e\Vait several hours.
tums off too soon. formed inside. | + 61
eNo picture in the — mb) e[POWER] ON/OFF eTurn it out.
Viewfinder. Switch is not tumed out. :
t2
mo Lens Cap is
attached.
12
© =} «Power Save Function eHold the Movie Camera | дд
E nas been activated. in horizontal position.
E;
eindications in the m= eEyepiece Corrector is e Adiust it. -
Viewfinder are not not adjusted. FTN =
clear. Фо г to : E.
) 42
о ==” Eyeplece
tT Corrector
sClean it. 56
! Rafer
item Symptom ; Cause Action ence
page
eFilming cannot be pre The erasure => eCover the tab -
started. | prevention tab = hole with <=> 56
: ofthe inserted “E adhesive tape.
cassette is broken off.
=} e No cassette is 523; * | elnserta cassette with
, inserted. p mes intact erasure prevention : 12 :
: — tab. :
uP ¢ Tape has reached ———— | einsert a new one. 12 :
‚ its end.
eSome noise from =D eThe surroundings are e Use an external
the zoom : very quiet, microphone. _—
= operation is picked |
É up. {
A
e Date and time md e Date and time are not eSet the date and time.
cannot be set. a] 14
recorded. | | pe
i 12:30 : eDate/Time/Title =} eNcorrect operation of ePress [DATE/TITLE]
т5 10.1997 Indication is not : [DATE/TITLE] and/ Button so that Date/
N displayed in the i or [PLAY/DISPLAY] . Time Title Indication
Viewfinder. Buttons. appears, and then 42
= 1 | | — press [PLAY; x |
> — DISPLAY SELECT] —*
5 ¡ Button until desired
Lu. der | Indication appears.
> e Built-in Lithium Battery is | e Recharge the Built-in 15
exhausted. ı Lithium Battery.
: 0"U11/6” appears => eThe video heads are > Return the Movie
; inthe Viewfinder. dirty. : Camera to a qualified —
service personnel.
| eNo picture. po [POWER] ON/OFF : eTurn the switch out and
| Switch is not turned press the
E | out. in [VCR/CAMERA] Button 24
3 | so that the "VCR”
2 i Indication Lamp lights up. :
Ë md e Not connected or eConnect correctly.
incorrectly connected to 8
= TV set.
a
=P e Wrong channel is e Select the correct
: selected on TV set. channel. a
. ePicture is distorted ==> e Tracking is not adjusted. e Adjust the tracking.
- or notin colour. mcr
к YES: 39
. ePicture contains m=eCue, Review or Still eltis not a malfunction.
. noise bars. Playback is activated. 24
Miscellaneous/
60
Before Requesting Service (cont.)
Нет
ei lu
[STOP/T SEL] Button.
Symptom Cause Action ancy
pote
Operation with the e Remota Controller's e Repiace it with a new B
Remote Controller battery Is exhausted. one (CR2025).
is not possible.
» e Battery is not inserted sinsert the battery with its 6
= correctly. polgs correctly aligned.
5 Demonstration | eMovie Camera eDemonstration Mode is s Tum in [POWER] Switch
Mode remains in designed for explaining and then tum i out again
Demonstration the functions of this while pressing 70
Mode. Movie Camera.
Cautions
In case of abnormal operation of this unit (e.g.
If It emits smoke or some unusual smell),
Immediately stop the operation and consult
qualified service person hel.
NM Cautions for Use of the Movie Camera
. eWhen a thunderstorm approaches, stop using it.
(If the AC Adaptor is being used, disconnect it
from the AC Mains Socket.)
sDo not aim the Lens at the sun.
{This could damage internal parts of the Movie
Camera.)
eDo not use it in the water or in places where
_ water or some ofher liquid could splash on it.
(If it is accidentally dropped into water while the
AC Adaptor Is being used, disconnect it from the
AC Mains Socket.)
æDo not use [t with the cassette compartment
facing down. I
(This could cause uneven winding of the tape.)
«Do not insert or remove the video cassette in
dusty places.
eDo not use the Viewfinder as a carrying handle
when transporting the Movie Camera.
e Do not disassemble or reconstruct it.
eDo not subject it to strong vibrations ar shocks.
Handle it with care to prevent accidentally
dropping it.
eDo not insert any foreign objects into the Movie
Camera nor spill water into it.
e Do not use it in areas with strong electric fields.
(This could negatively influence the picture
quality.)
eDo not operate it very close to the Movie Camera
or a radio, TV etc.
eDo not use it in places with steam or oily smoke.
eWhen unplugging the mains cable, pull it by the
plug, not by the cable.
E Cautlons for Cleaning the Movie Camera
e Do not use benzine, thinner or other chemicals
for cleaning, because they could change the
colour and damage the surface of the camera
body.
eWhen using a chemically treated cloth for
cleaning, carefully follow the instructions for its
use.
Wipe the Movie Camera with a clean, dry cloth.
Never use cleaning fluid or other chemicals.
o (Clean the lens only with a blower brush (used for
photo cameras) or special lens cleaning tissue
(used for glasses and cameras).
E Cautlons for Storage
eDo not store this Movie Camera in the following
places.
Places exposed to direct sunlight.
Places with high temperature and high humidity
(e.g. In a closed car or in a bathroom}.
Near heaters.
*eDo not leave it in direct contact with rubber ог
plastic producis for a long time.
Keep itoutof reach of children.
“ M Cautions for Transport
. ®When not actually filming, carry it in a specially
designed Carrying Case.
eKeep the packing materials. When transporting it
in the future, pack it in the same way as you
purchased it.
Condensation
If Condensation Has Formed Inside the Movie
Camera, Filming is Not Possible.
NM Symptoms of Condensation
¢[f the following symptoms occur, condensation
has formed inside the Movie Camera.
© The Condensation Indication "U10/[ 4 7” in the
Viewfinder flashes.
(After this indication flashes for a few
seconds, the Movie Camera will automatically
turn itself off again.)
€ When turning on the Movie Camera, it turns
itself off.
(However, the Movie Camera also turns itself
off when the Battery Pack is exhausted.)
MW Remedy
- eWaita few hours before operating the Movie
Camera again.
(The actual time depends on the surrounding
conditions.)
e Turn on the Movie Camera.
eConfirm that the Condensation Indication is not
displayed any more.
e For added safety, wait about 1 more hour.
M Remarks about Condensation
eCondensation can form if the Movie Camera is
suddenly brought from cold surroundings to a
place where tt is hot or humid.
e Since condensation forms gradually, there may
already be some condensation inside the Movie
Camera even before the Condensation Indication
begins to flash.
ein an extremely cold place, condensation may
freeze and turn into frost. As the Movie Camera
cannot detect frost, the Condensation Indication
does not appear until the frost melts.
NM Precautions against Condensation
When moving it from a very cold place to a very
warm place, keep it in a tightly closed plastic bag
or similar to prevent condensation from forming.
Miscellaneous
Care of Unit
61
62
Questions & Answers
1 Power Sources
Q: What types of power sources can be
used for thls Movie Camera? And how
are they used?
A: There are basically the following 3 different
power sources,
1) Battery Pack:
Use it when filming outdoors and indoors,
when there is no mains socket available.
2) AC Adaptor:
Use it to connect the Movie Camera to a
mains socket when filming indoors or near
a mains socket outdoors.
It Can aiso be used to save Battery Pack
power when setting the time and date of
the bulit-in clock, or when trying out some
camera functions.
Car Battery Cord:
Use the Car Battery Cord (optional) to
connect the Movie Camera to the cigarette
lighter socket in a car or other vehicle.
3
—
Q: Why aren't the Battery Packs sold in
charged conditlon?
A: Ni-Cd (Nickel-Cadmium) Battery Packs or
Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal-Hvdride) Battery Packs
can be used with this Movie Camera. Both
types are subject fo seif-discharging, i.e. their
capacity will decrease gradually when they
are left unused after charging. In one month,
the capacity decreases by approx. 20%.
Therefore, to ensure that you have the
maximum charge available for filting, be sure
to charge the Battery Packs no more than a
few davs before using them,
©
Even though | charged the Battery
Pack, its operation time 15 much
shorter than indicated. Why is that?
>
This may be due to one of the fottowing
reasons:
1) The maximum operation time of the Battery
Pack listed in tne Operating Instructions is
for continuous filming at an ambient
temperature of 20°C. However, the use of
the zoom and other functions increases the
power consumption, so that the actual
filming time per Battery Pack is 30%-50%
¡ess iñan for continuous filming.
or pm O CE = =
ARE Ne AY NE LAT y
2) The Battery Pack is used at the place with
low temperature 8.9. a Ski slopes.
_ The usefui operation time of the Battery .
Pack becomes shorter as the ambient
temperature gets lower.
-- When you firm on a ski slope. for example -
it may be possible to film no longer than
5 minutes. even when you use a fully
charged Battery Pack. Therefore itis
recommended that you take atong
3-5 times as many charged Batlery Packs
as you wouid for filming at normal
temperature. Also. using large-capacity
Battery Packs will give you double the
uninterrupted filming tims of normal ones.
ta TE
Aro thara sr ways! tn rafrach a
Battery pack If its useful operation
time has become very short?
If you repeatedly charge the Battery when its
charge is not yet completely used up, # may
no longer be possible to charge it to its full
capacity. Therefore, we recommend that vou
always : use the Battery until it is fully
discharged. before charging #t again.
How can one distinguish charged from
discharged Battery Packs?
There is no difference in appearance.
Therefore, it is recommended to Make use of
the Charge Confirmation Marker on the
Battery Pack.
For exampie, slide the marker so that the red
dot is visible for a charged Battery Packs, and
slide it the other way so that the red dot is net
visible for partially or completely discharged
Battery ! Danko.
E" |
A:
- Are there any points to observe for
effective use of the Battery Pack?
Observe the following points faithfully.
1) Charge the Battery Pack immediately
before use or on the day before.
— 2) When you have finished the filming of a
scene, tum the Movie Camera off.
3) Since the operation time of the Battery
Pack becomes shorter at low ambient
temperature, wrap the Movie Camera with
a towel or blanket so that it does not get
- cold when carrying it outside.
4) When the Battery Pack is not being used,
remove it from the Movie Camera, AC
Adaptor or Car Battery Charger and store it
ina cool place. If you leave the Battery
O:
A:
Can the AC Adaptor be used in any
country?
Yes. It can be used all over the world.
The AC Adaptor adjusts automatically to the
[local voltage (100 V, 120 V, 220 V or 240 V).
(However, since the shape of the mains
socket differs almost from country ta country,
mains adaptor plugs are necessary. Before
travelling abroad, confirm what type of mains
socket is used in the country of your
destination and take along the matching
adaptor plug.)
2 Video Cassettes
Pack attached to the Movie Camera for a Q: What kind of Video Cassettes can be
very long period of time, excessive used in this Movie Camera?
discharging may occur, and it may not be ; .
possible to use that Battery Pack again. A: Ai Video Cassettes carrying the "VHS [CT or
5) When carrying or storing the Battery Pack, “S-VHS [C]" logo mark can be used.
ensure that no metal objects e.g. keys, etc. [C] stands for "Compact”.
touch the connectors of the Battery Pack. . .
: y @: What is the difference between “VHS”
After turning on the Movie Camera, the and “S-VHS” Video Cassettes? Are
“CAMERA” Indication Lamp flashes they compatible?
and the Movie Camera turns ltself off As "VHS" stands tor Video Home був!
: i r Vi o ystem.
immediately. “S-VHS” stands for Super Video Home
System. The S-VHS system was developed
This may be due to one of the following based on the VHS system to provide
1} The Battery Pack is completely discharged. enhanced picture resolution and higher overall
2) Condensation has formed inside the Movie picture quality. For this reason. it is named
Camera. Super”. | a
When recording (filming) in the S-VHS
About 6 minutes after turning on the Syste m, these recordings can ory yo
: ack on equipment carrying the "S- “or
Movie Camera, !t turns itself off again... “SQPB” logo mark.
if the Movie Camera is left in the Filming
Pause Mode (PAUSE) for more than
6 minutes, it will automatically turn itself off to
protect the video tape.
Turn it on again to start filming.
(The Movie Camera turns itself off, even if no
video cassette is inserted.)
В di . :
| Cassette Equipment tor Recording System Equipment for Playback Stam
| YHS VHS
- VHS VHS VHS
: S-VHS Movie S-VHS Movie
| VHS camera VHS VHS camera VHS
S-VHS VCR VCR
S-VHS
S-VHS S-VHS saPB S-VHS
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Care of Unit
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64
Questions & Answers (cont.)
Q:
A:
>
Is it possible to record on both sides
of a Video Cassette?
No. Video Cassattes can only be recorded on
one side.
Therefore, there is oniy one way in which
Video Cassettes can be inserted into the
Movie Camera or a VCR.
insert it in the direction indicated by the arrow
on the Video Cassette.
How often can a Video Cassette be
used?
In normal use approx. 100 times.
Does removing the Video Cassette in
bright daylight erase part of the
recording?
: No. Video Cassettes contain magnetic tape,
and light does not negatively influence it.
Does the securlty scanning equipment
at airports damage Video Cassettes?
No.
. Is there any way to protect important
recordings against accidental erasure
by recording again on a previously
recorded tape?
Ii the tab of a Video Cassette is broken out, it
cannot be recorded any more.
However, when you want to record again on
that Video Cassette, firmly cover the hole
where the tab was with two layers of adhesive
tape.
O:
A:
What precautions must be observed
for handling Video Cassettes?
Special attention shoutd ba paid to the
tollowing points:
1) Before inserting a Video Cassette into the
Movie Camera, make sure that the tape is
tight, 1f it is loose, tum the cog wheel to
tighten it.
2) After filming, remove the Video Cassette
from the Movie Camera, put it back into its
case and store it in vertical position.
Stacking the Video Cassettes could deform
them and damage the edges of the tape.
3) Since the Video Cassettes ara easily
affected by dust. high humidity and high
temperature, store them in a cool place
that is not exposed to direct sunlight.
4} Do not place them near electronic
equipment with a strong magnetic field.
5) Be sure to fully rewind the tape to its
beginning before storing Video Cassette.
6) Expose the tape 10 air by fast-forwarding
-— and then rewmding tonce a year.
What do SP and LP stand for?
"SP" stands for Standard Play. Filming and
playback are possible for the duration
indicated on the Video Cassette.
"LP" stands for Long Play. Filming and
playback are possible for approx. double the
duration indicated on the Video Cassette.
While it is more economical, the picture
quality is slightly inferior to that of the SP
mode.
{For example, on a Video Cassette ECBO,
filming is possible for 60 minutes in the SP
mode and for 120 minutes in the LP mode )
3 Filming
a:
A:
A:
Is It possible to film at night or in a
dimly [it room?
At the light of at least one candle, filming is
still possible.
In the specifications, the minimum required
illumination is listed as 1 lux. As a rough
estimate, at a distance of 30 cm, the fight cast
by a burning candle is 7 [ux. Since the
minimum required illumination is fower than
this, filming is possible.
(To brighten up a dark scene, use the Low
Light Mode.)
What precautlons must be observed
for filming performances on a stage?
A subject that is brightly lit by spot-lights
surrounded by dark paris of the stage or hall
may result in excessive contrast and cause
the subject to appear whitish in the playback
picture. To prevent this, zoom in on the
subject so that the brightly lit area fills most of
the picture.
Even though the scene was brightly
lit, the subject's face appears too dark
in the playback picture. How can |
prevent this?
This may be due to the following reasons:
1) When filming backlit scenes:
it is a basic rule to film your subjects with
the sun in your back, just like for taking
photos. Also zoom in on the subject so that
strong light sources are no longer close to
the subject in the picture, and then start
filming. Be careful when filming outside
from Inside a room, because the same
phenomenon could occur.
In some situations, using the Video DC
Light (optional) may help to brighten up the
subject.
2) The surroundings are too bright. When
filming on a beach in summer or on a ski
slope, the light may be too strong because
of the added light reflection from the water,
sand or snow, causing the subject to
appear dark in the playback picture. Zoom
in on the subject so that strong light
sources are no longer close to the subject
In the picture, and then start filming.
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What precautions must be observed
for filming on a beach? a
Pay attention to the following 4 points:
1) Splashing Sea Water
Water, especially saltwater, splashing on
the Movie Camera may cause mold. Take
care that no water splashes onto the Movie
Camera. If saltwater has splashed on it, or
if it was exposed to a sea breeze
{containing salt), wipe it with a clean, damp
cloth after filming.
Sand (Dust)
Take great care that fine sand does not
enter the Mavie Camera, as it can cause
serious malfunction.
Also, do not insert or remove the Video
Cassette in places with much dust.
Heat (High temperature)
Almost the entire body of the Movie
Camera is black. Ifit is exposed to direct
suntight for a long time, the temperature
inside it will rise excessively and cause
malfunction.
Light (Too Bright)
The reflection of light on a beach in
summer is much stronger than may be
realized. Just as you can see much more
comfortably under such conditions if you
wear sunglasses, the pictures filmed with
an ND Filter attached to the lens will be
much more comfortable to watch.
“ND” stands for Neutral Density, and this
filter reduces strong light in a similar way
as sunglasses, but without tinting the
picture brown.
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While filming with the Movie Camera,
is it possible to monitor the picture on
à TV set?
Yes. Simply use an Audio/Video Cable to
connect the Video Output Socket of the Movie
Camera with the Video Input Socket of a VCR
or of a TV set and select the video playback
channel on the TV set.
Is it possible to film without sound?
- If the Movie Camera is equipped with a socket
for connecting an external microphone,
connect an M3 type plug (that is not
connected to anything) into the socket. This
deactivates the built-in microphone.
Miscellaneous
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Questions & Answers (cont.)
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A: Pay attention to the following points.
1) Protection against Water (Snow)
Take care that the Movie Camera does not
get wet with snow.
Q: What precautions must be observed 4 Piayback E
for filming in a cold piace, for example — a
on a ski slope? Q: When on holidays in a foreign country,
can | play back the recordings made
with this Movie Camera via a TV set in
that country?
Even if only very little snow is left on the A: Basically. there are 3 different television
Movie Camera, it may melt and flow inside. systems used in the world. If the TV sel uses
Therefore, prepare a plastic bag, some the same television system as this Movie
other waterproof bag or a towel or small Camera (PAL). it can be used for playback.
blanket. After filming, wrap the Movie 1) PAL (Great Britain, Germany, Australia,
Camera with a towel or blanket etc. and Holland, italy. Spain, China. etc)
put it into the plastic bag. 2) Sie) AM (France, Greece, Iran, Russia,
2) Protection against Cold {Low temperature ‚
The temperature range for normal 3) NTSC (USA, Canada. Japan. Korea,
operation of the Movie Camera is Philippines, etc.)
OCC-40C. The colder the ambient ;
temperature becomes. the shorter ©: When playing back on a VCR a Video
becomes the operation time of the Battery Cassette recorded with this Movie
Pack. Be sure to take along extra Battery Camera, some nolse bars appear in
Packs. Alter use, wrap the Movie Camera the picture. How can eliminate them?
with a towel! or blanket, etc. to keep it warm.
3) Strong Light (Too bright) A: The tracking of the two units is not precisely
On a ski slope, the direct sunfight and the matched.
light reflected by the snow surface is Eliminate the noise bars by adjusting with the
surprisingly strong. tracking contro! on the VCR.
As the iris automatically adiusts to the When filming and playback are performed
white snow, the people and their colourful with the same Movie Camera, the tracking will
ski wear will appear too dark in the match precisely.
playback picture.
To prevent this, zoom in on the subject so Q: The Movie Camera is connected to the
it occupies as much as possibie of the
picture, or use an ND Filter (optional).
TV. However, no playback picture
appears on the TY screen...?
4) Condensation (When the Movie Camera is
brought from cold surroundings into a A: Select the video playback channel on the TV
warm room} set
When you bring the Movie Camera from a
ski slope. etc. into a warm room, 3: The red lever on the side of the
condensation will form inside the Movie Cassette Adaptor stands out and
Camera and the Video Cassette. This is prevents Inserting the Cassette
the biggest danger to the proper
functioning of the Movie Camera. if the Adaptor Into the VCR...?
Condensation Indication appears in the A: Inset a battery (R6) into the Cassette
Viewfinder, filming is no longer possible.
immediately take out the Video Cassette
and turn the Movie Camera off. Wait for the
Movie Camera to warm up and turn it on
about once an hour to check if the
Condensation Indication is stili visible. it
may take several hours before this
indication disappears and filming can be
resumed.
To prevent condensation from forming,
wrap the Movie Camera with a towel or
small blanket to prevent it from getting cold
during filming.
Before taking the Movie Camera into a
warm room, put it into a plastic bag and
close it tightly. Do not take it out of the bag
tor at least one hour, so that it can slowly
acclimatise to the room temperature.
Adaptor. if the battery is exhausted, replace it
with a new one.
Index
AC Adaptor (p. 8, 10)
AC Mains Socket (p. 9, 11)
[AE] Selector (p. 17, 26, 30, 39)
Anti-Ground-Filming Function (p. 44)
[AUDIO OUT] Socket (p. 8, 50, 51)
Auto Focus Mode (p. 26)
Automatic White Balance Adjustment (p. 30)
Auto Mode (p. 17)
Auto Power Save Function (p. 44)
[BACKLIGHT] Button (p. 40)
[BATTERY EJECT ] Lever (p. 11, 55)
Battery Pack (p. 10)
Before Hequesting Service (p. 58)
Built-in Lithium Battery (р. 15)
[B/W] Indication {p. 36)
“CAMERA” Indication Lamp (p. 16)
Camera Search Function (p. 42)
Car Battery Cord (p. 50)
Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 13)
Cassette Compartment [LOCK] Button (p. 13)
[CHARGE] Lamp (p. 10)
“CHK Indication (p. 42, 45)
Condensation {p. 61)
Cue Playback (p. 24)
[DATE/TITLE] Button (p 14, 46)
Date/Time Setting (p. 14)
[DC IN] Socket (p. 8, 51)
[D.EFECT] Button (p. 37)
— [EJECT A] Lever (p. 12)
Error Code (p. 21)
Eyepiece Corrector Ring (p. 12)
__ Eyecup (p. 56)
- [FADE] Button (p. 40)
FF (Fast-Forward) (p. 24)
Filming Start/Stop Button {p. 16)
[FOCUS] Button (p. 26)
. Focus Ring (p. 26)
Grip Вей (р. 55}
Head Clogging (p. 59)
Index signals (p. 17)
Lens Cap (p. 12, 30, 55)
Low Light Mode (p. 38)
— Manual Focus Mode (p. 26)
Manual White Balance Adjustment (p. 30)
Max. Filming Time with Battery Pack (p. 11, 53)
[MEMORY] Button (p. 18)
[MIC] Socket (p. 5)
Motion Sensor Button (p. 48)
[NEGA] Indication (p. 36)
Index
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Index (cont.)
Optional Accessories (p. 53)
Portrait Mode (р. 38)
[POWER] ON/OFF Switch (p. 12)
[POWER SAVE] Switch (p. 44)
[PLAY/CHSPLAY SELECT] Button (p. 14, 25, 47)
[PAUSE/LANG] Button (p. 25, 46)
Remaining Tape Time (p. 18)
Remote Controller (p. 6)
Remote Control Receiver Window (p. 7)
[RESET] Button (p. 18)
Review Playback (p. 24)
REW (Rewind) (p. 24)
IRF DC QUT] Socket (p. 5)
ESP/LP] Button (p. 16)
Shoulder Strap Hoiders (p. 55)
Sports Mode (p. 38)
Standard Accessories (p. 3)
Still Playback {p. 25)
[STOP/T.SEL.] Button (p. 25. 46)
[SOLARI] Indication {p. 36)
[SEPIA] Indication (p. 36)
{TAPE] Button (p. 18)
Tape Counter (p. 18)
Tape Length (p. 18)
Tracking Adjustment (p. 43)
Tripod Receptacie (p. 5)
[VIDEO OUT] Socket (p. 8. 50, 51)
[VCH/CAMERA] Button (p. 24)
WVCR" indication Lamp (p. 24)
Viewfinder (p. 12, 20)
Waming/Alarm Indications (p. 20)
(W.B] Button (p. 31)
White Balance Sensor {p. 30)
[W- T] Zoom Lever (p. 17)
Zoom {p. 16)
Zoom magnification {p. 16)
Specifications
VHS-C Movie Camera
Power Source:
Power
Information for your safety
4.8 V (Battery Pack)
i
1 Consumption: 6.7 W (Battery Pack
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6.0 V (AC Adaptor) =
Operation)
e The rating plate is on the bottom side of the
Movie Camera.
Tape Format:
Recording/Playback
Time:
VIDEO
Television System:
Output Level:
AUDIO
Output Level/
Impedance:
Input Sensitivity/
Impedance:
Audio Track:
Image Sensor:
Lens:
Viewfinder:
Standard
Humination:
Minimum Required
Hlumination:
Operating
Temperature:
Operating Humidity:
Weight:
Dimensions:
VHS-C tape
LP; 2 hour with EC60
CCIR; 625 lines, 50 fields
PAL colour signal
VIDEO OUT (PHONO};
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
terminated
AUDIO OUT (PHONO):
—8 dBV 47 kohm loaded’
less than 1 kohm
MIC IN (M3);
—70 dBV/4.7 kohm or
more/unbalanced
1 track (Normal-Monaural)
14-inch CCD Image
Sensor
17:1 Wide-angle
Power Zoom Lens
F1.4
Focal Length;
3.9-66.3 mm
Digital Al Auto Focus/
Auto Iris
Filter Diameter; 43 mm
0.5-inch Electranic
Viewfinder
1,400 Ix
0.7 Ix (Low Light Mode)
0°С-40°С
10%-80%
Approx. 760 g
(without Battery Pack)
Approx. 76 (W)x 143 (H)x
287 (D) mm
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Weight:
AC Adaptor
Information for your safety
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== = Е 4 TE
AC 100-240 V,
Power Source:
50/60 Hz =
Power =
Consumption: 25 W =
DC Output: DC 6.0 V, 8.5 W и
(Movie Camera я
Operation) =
ОС 4.8 V, 1.2 А =
(Battery Pack Charging)
RY ah ih E ANS TREE
e The rating plate is on the bottom side of the AC
Adaptor
Approx. 210g
Approx. 72 (W)x 39 (H)x
143 (D) mm
Dimensions:
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Index
70
Demonstration Mode
When you connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie
Camera, turn the Movie Camera on without any
cassette inserted and leave it on for approximately
10 minutes without performing any operation, it
automatically switches over to the Demonstration
Mode. This mode continues until you turn the
Movie Camera off and disconnect the AC Adaptor.
To Activate the Demonstration Mode Manually
While pressing the [PLAY/DISPLAY SELECT)
Button, turn cut the [POWER] Switch. The
Demonstration Mode starts after 6 seconds.
To Cancell the Demonstration Mode
Turn in the [POWER] Switch to turn the Movie
Camera off. Then turn it out again while pressing
the [STOP/T.SEL] Button.