Panasonic NVRX9B Operating instructions

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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust 49 —
this product, please read these instructions
completely.
YQT6830
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 intfarferance usa
only the recommended accessories
and do not expose this equipment to
rain or moisture.
Do not remove the cover (or back);
there are no user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified —
service personnel.
SERIE NAR RTA STE eT [RAT 4:
if a new piug is to be fitted please observe the
wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified
electrician.
E IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the rolni:re of the wires in tha maine Isa
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VHS-C Movie Camera
eThe rating plate is on the bottom side of the
Movie Camera.
AC Adaptor
eThe rating plate is on the bottom side of the
AC Adantor.
e ÁS this equipment gets hot during use,
operate it in well ventilated place; do not
install this equipment in a confined space
such as a book case of similar unit.
Caution for AC mains lead
For your safety, please read the followig text
carefully.
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This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three-pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please
ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating
"of this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is colcured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter L. or coloured RED.
Lindar no circumstances should either of
these wires be connected to the earth terminal
of the three pin plug. marked with the letter E
or the Earth Symbol À.
E Before use
Remove the Connector Cover as follows.
of 5 amperes and it is approved by ASTA or
BSI to 851362.
Check for the ASTA mark y or the BSI mark
$$ on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover
you must ensure that it is refitted when the
fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not
be used until a replacement cover Is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased
trom 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.
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= How to replace the Fuse
. Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and attach the Fuse
Cover.
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Contents
Basic Operations |
Check List for the Standard Accessories ...... 3
Controls and Functions ................... 4
Using the AC Adaptor as a Power Supply
Unit ...121211 260 area cn a nana a um an au ns 6
Watching the Pictureona TV Set ........... 6
Charging the Battery Pack ............... 8
Attaching the Charged Battery Pack ......... 8
Powering the Movie Camera ON/OFF ...... 10
Inserting a Video Casselle ................. 10
Adjusting the Viewfinder .................. 10
Sefting the Dateand Time ................ 12
Starting Filming (Recording) ............... 14
Making the Subject Larger or Smaller During
Filming (Zooming) . ................ ..... 14
Using the Tape Counter Indication .......... 16
Using the Memory Function ................ 16
Confirming the Remaining Tape Time ........ 16
Quick Reference Guide to the Indications
in the Viewfinder _ ....... ....... ....... 18
Playing Back on the Viewfinderora TV . 22
Rewinding or Fast-Forwarding the Tape ...... 22
Using the Cue, Review and Still Playback
Functions During Normal Playback ........ 22
Advanced Operations
Filming Backlit Scenes ........... .. e. er.n. 24
Filming Fast-Moving Subjects .......... ”... 24
Making Subjects Stand out Sharply from the
Background .........eomeeneecanenenraa 24
Filming Dark Scenes More Brightly .......... 24
Checking the End of a Recorded Scene ...... 26
Locating a Point Where You Wish to Add
a New Scene ............. cian. 26
‘Eliminating Picture Distortions by Adjusting the
Tracking 202020202044 40 ee ea a es 2206 26
Displaying the Date, Time and/or Title in the
Viewfinder ......... e. mn. rr... 28
_.. Filming with the Provided Titles Inserted in the
Picture
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Editing a Previously Recorded Tape ....... 30
= Using the Car Battery Cord (Optional) ........ 30
.. Playing back on a TV Set with 21- “pin AV Input
— Socket .....1124441 450011 e ren ea eee rar = 31
ОрПопа! Ассеввопе® ............ 7... ..... 32
Ce eee ea 33
Attaching the Filter (Optional)
Miscellaneous/Care of Unit
- Adjusting the Length of the Grip Belt ......... 34
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ...........—.... 34
Storage ..........e._.-eererrereraerreraooo 34
Cleaning the Viewtinder ................... 35
Preventing Accidental Erasure of
Recordings ......... iin... 35
Operation Principle of the Auto Focus ........ 36
Operation Principle of the Auto White
Balance ...... ieee 38
Lighting ......... iii iia... 40
Standard Values of Brightness .............. 40
- Before Requesting Service ............._._... 41
Cautions ...........—ec_eerredrererorranoeo 43
Condensation ...........e_rreerrevzemamma . 43
Questions & Answers 2. ... 5..2... 2... кк... 44
Index .........c. nities 49
Specifications .......... 0... a a a a 6 Bi
Check List for the Standard Accessories
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AC Adaptor
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Mains Cable
(VJA0940)
DC Input Cable
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Battery Pack
(VSB0231)
®When purchasing an additional AC Adaptor,
order model number VW-AS4E.
® For Purchasing additional Battery Packs. see
the list of optional accessories on p. 32.
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Audio/Video Cable (YVFA0039)
Cree. Shoulder Strap (VFC2522)
Basic Operations
Options/Editing - Advanced Operations
Miscellaneous/
Care of Unit
Index
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Controls and Functions
For more details, see the pages indicated in brackets.
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1 Lens Cap (p. 10, 34) 12 [PLAY/DISPLAY SELECT] Button
2 Microphone (p. 12, 23, 29)
3 White Balance Sensor {p- 38) 13 [LANG/PAUSE] Button (p. 23, 26)
4 [PROGRAMME AE] Button (p. 14, 25) i4 “VCR” indication Lamp (p. 22)
Use this button to set the desired AE mode. 15 [VCR/CAMERA] Button (p. 22)
Press this Button to select the VCR” Made for
3 Cassette Compartment Cover {p. 11) playback or the "CAMERA" Mode for Timing.
6 Pete Gompartment [LOCK] Button 16 “CAMERA” Indication Lamp (p. 14)
7 Dew Sensor Slot 17 eve ee TRACKING HP ] Button
Through this siot, the Movie Camera detects ba o
Press this button to adjust the tracking in
condensation. Take care not to let this slot order to eliminate distortions in the playback
gets clogged with dirt and not to cover it wi . ; e
your fingers, etc. pore. or press it to set the correct date and
8 [DATE/TIME/SHIFT « TRACKING] Button
(p. 12, 27) 18 [TAPE] Button {p. 16)
Press this button to adjust the tracking in 19 [RESET] Button (p. 16)
order to eliminate distortions in the playback
picture, or press it to advance to the next item 20 IRTE] Button (р. 22, 27)
during the setting of the date and time. eCue E.
9 [SPA P] Button (p. 14) 7 eFF {Fast-Forwarding)
10 [MEMORY] Button (p. 16) eCamera Search
11 [REWTZI] Button (p. 22, 26) 21 [STOP/T.SEL.] Button {p. 23, 28)
Use this Button for:
e Recording Review
e Review
e REW (Rewind)
e Camera Search
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22 Eyepiece Corrector Ring (p. 10)
23 [EJECT A] Lever (p. 10)
24 [DATE/TITLE] Button (p. 12, 28)
25 [BACKLIGHT] Button (p. 25)
[W- T] Zoom Lever (p. 14)
Viewfinder {p. 10, 18)
Eyecup (p. 35)
[DC IN] Socket (p. 6, 31)
[BATTERY EJECT HP] Lever (р. 9)
Fiiming Star/Stop Button (Red) (p. 14)
Grip Belt (p. 34)
[VIDEO OUT] Socket (p. 6, 30, 31)
[RF DC OUT] Socket
To play back via a TV Set without AV Input
Socket, connect this Socket to the RF IN
Socket of the TV Set using an RF Adaptor
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35 [AUDIO OUT] Socket (p. 6, 30, 31)
36 [POWER] ON/OFF Switch (p. 10)
37 Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 34)
38 Tripod Receptacle
Attach a tripod (optional) to this receptacle.
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Basic Operations
Title
Using the AC Adaptor as a
Power Supply Unit
it you want to use the Movie Camera with Ihe Battery
Pack, it is necessary to charge the Battery Pack first.
(Pp. 8)
[DC IN] Socket
DC input Cable
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Watching the Picture on a TV Set
(Using the Audio/Video Cable)
Connect after turning off the Movie Camera and the TV
Set.
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Connect the Movie Camera to the TV set.
BR Cautions for the AC Adaptor
i Ml Cautions for Use
_ zeThis AC Adaptor works on any mains supply
* voltage between 100 and 240 Y, and any
-: frequency between 50 and 60 Hz. For use in
other countries, an adaptor plug may be
_ necessary.
_eDo not handle the AC Adaptor with wet hands.
= Caution for Cleaning
Before cleaning the AG Adaptor, make sure that it
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“ Do not use the AC Adaptor for any purposes other
than suppiying the unit with power or Charging the
Battery Pack.
e When 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.
hes |, When not using the AC Adaptor, unplug its mains
Pi Cable from the AC mains socket. To unplug, pull it by
the plug, not by the cable.
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f socket.
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Mains Cable
| olf your TV set is not equipped with an AV input
(not supplied) N Socket, the RF Adaptor (optional) is necessary. For
= its connection, read the operating instructions af the
| | | RF Adaptor (VW-RF7E).
| al | ®Be sure to turn the Movie Camera off before
: Connecting the RF Adaptor.
. elf you want to connect the Movie Camera to a TV set
a To Audio Input with a 21-pin AV Input Socket, see p. 31.
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Socket P [ Socket
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AudioNideo Cable (supplied)
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Basic Operations
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Confirmation Marker
BATE EE PTA
[CHARGE] Lamp
Wid
On: During charging.
Off: Charging is finished.
(Far maximum charge, continua charging for
2 hours after the [CHARGE] Lamp has gone off.)
r Title Procedure
Charging the Battery Pack . 1
eBe sure to insert the mains plug completely into the
correct socket.
e Do 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 YVW-VBH20E) may not perform
very well in cold conditions (e.g. the snow).
e 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
Attaching the Charged Battery
Pack
| 5) if an exhausted Battery Pack is
; Lun, À attached, the [3 ” Indication in the
I - Viewfirder flashes; when you tum 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.
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Cautions for Es
elf you want to improve the charge of a Battery e Do not charge the Battery Pack again when
. Pack whose operation time has become too it is already fully charged.
short for practical use or which has been stored o During filming or charging, the Battery Pack
for a long fime, continue charging for 24 hours may become warm. This is normal, not a
even after the [CHARGE] Lamp on the AC _ malfunction.
Adaptor goes out. {If this does not result in an _ 3) Do not heat the Battery Pack or throw it into a
operation time close fo that shown in the table, fire.
the service life of this Battery Pack has reached — 4} Do not disassemble, reconstruct or apply
its end. Replace if with a new one.) solder to the Battery Pack.
eTo 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.
Basic Operations
* Remarks, etc. AM
Battery Pack ‘ Max. Continuous
> No. Charging Time Filming Time
© Supplied Apprax. 60 min. Approx. 50 min.
VW-VBSIDE . Approx. 62 min. Approx. 55 min.
HE |‘ VW-VBS20E : Approx. 130 min, Approx. 110 min.
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Y — | VW-VBH10E | Approx. 80min. Approx. 65 min.
| | VW-VBH20E Approx. 160 min. | Approx. 130 min.
- - - - eDepending on the condition of the Battery Pack, the
iug Into Adaptor. / Plug into AC malns charging time may be longer than listed above.
Mains Cable socket. 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
_ Removing the Battery Pack per Battery Pack is 30%—50% less than for 9
slide it in the opposite direction to step 1. continuous filming.
В es 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 considerably
shorter when filming at low temperature.
elfthe 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
LIL ee ee ee ee = = == to continue filming, otherwise the Movie Camera
“Removing the Battery Pack cannot be turned on.
< e|f you have any problems with charging the Battery
ery Em a M Pack, refer io p. 44.
BAT FAY EEC” IF ()) :
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57 When sliding the Lever to.
the right, be sure to hold -
the Battery Pack, to
prevent It from dropping. | J
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Df [POWER] ON/OFF Switch, the
“CAMERA” Indication Lamp lights.
Remove the
Lens Cap.
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Powering the Movie Camera
ON/OFF
Turn the [POWER]
ON/OFF Switch out.
Turn the [POWER]
ON/OFF Switch in.
Inserting a Video Cassette
1
Before inserting the Video Cassette, make sure that
the tape is tight. If it is loose, tum tha cog wheel in the EJECT 4
direction of the arrow to tighten it. (©
Cog Wheel «=
| Slide the [EJECT a]
Lever to the left.
Turn the [POWER]
Ч ON/OFF switch out.
| Eyeplece Corrector
: Ring
Adjusting the Angle of the Viewfinder
- «The tilting range of the Viewfinder is approx 75”.
7 To return the Viewfinder to ifs original horizontal
position, turn It all the way down unit! it locks with
a click.
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Remarks, etc. à)
: When you turn on the Movie Camera while a Video
| Cassette is already inside, it is automatically put in the
: Filming Pause Mode. {p. 15)
E Ejecting the Video Cassette
After you have stopped filming. slide the [EJECT A]
- 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.
eo not repeatedly insert and take out the Video
TO Cassette. This could cause the tape to become loose
“lose the Cassette . and damaged.
Compartment Cover
y pressing the
Basic Operations
LOCK] Button.
e Da not hold the Movie Camera by the Viewtfinder or
apply any pressure on it.
f \ | eNever aim the Movie Camera with its Viewfinder or
; 0:00.00 — Lens directly at the sun; this could damage internal
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Look into the Viewfinder and turn the Eyepiece
Corrector Ring until the Indications In the
Viewfinder are clear and easy to read.
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ATE
TIME
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SHIRT DISPLAY SELECT
DATE/TITLE
Г Title | — Procedure a
Setting the Date and Time _
1 DATEMITLE 2 »- PLAY
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...
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O Date and Time |
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15.10.1997
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FP ‚ 15.10.1997
O Date and Title
| 12:30 HOUDAY
. 15.10.1997
€) Date, Time and Title
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Press. Press repeatedly wii
The Date/Time/Title the Date and Time
indication appears. Indication.
5
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SHIFT SET ``
Press to set to “10.
4 TRACKING #
Press to make the
“Month” portion flash.
Poo a
9 we 10
4 TRACKING >
NATE
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SHIFT S
Press to set to “12”.
Press to make the
“Hour” portion flash.
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13
SHIFT SET
Press to start the ciock.
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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 notin
operation. Wheneve
г she 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"
flashes.
- Indication in the Viewfinder
If the "&; " 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.
= TRACKING >
DATE
TIME
SHI 5
== until the “Year”
don flashes.
E TRACKING №
DATE
Tuhaz
SHIFT
== to make the
y” portion flash.
SF,
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ATE
TIME
i Ja
== to make the
wte” portion flash.
1 Connect the Movie Camera (with power off
condition) to the AC Adaptor and walt for
approx. 4 hours.
2 Switch on the Movie Camera.
Set the date and time as explained below.
e After charging the lithium battery in this way, it
can maintain the operation of the clock for
approx. 3 months.
WARNING
THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS
EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED
§ BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN
x= NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
Information for your safety
Remarks, elc.
4. TRACKING »
DATE
TIME =
SAT SET
Press to set to “1997”.
8. THACKING »
DATE
T.ME >
SET
SHIFT
Press to set to “15”.
12
= TRACKING
DATE
TIME
SHIFT
SET
Press to set fo “30”.
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ME Changing the Date/Time Indication
To set the date and time, one of the indications @ to
© shown left page must be displayed in the
Viewfinder. If the Title Indication € alone is displayed,
press the [PLAY/DISPLAY SELECT] Button once.
| Changing the Figures of the Date/Time
Indication
i You can change the Date/Time Indication in the order
| shown below by pressing the [SET] Button repeatediy.
Year: 1990—1991 —
Month; 1—2— ......
Day; 1>2= ......
Hour; 0—-1— _.....
Minute; Q0—-01— ....
e[f you want to change the figures more quickly, keep
the ISET] Button pressed.
elf you make a mistake during setting, start again from
the beginning.
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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/Tirme/
Title Indication {p. 28) stored in memary.
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Movie Camera Set-Up complete, now ready to use.
Basic Operations
VCR/CAMER à,
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indication Lamp lights.
PROGRAMME AE
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When you turn out the [POWER]
ON/OFF Switch, the “CAMERA”
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ePress the ISP/LF] 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.
» Selecting the recording speed is only possible in the
Filming Pause Mode.
Г Title Viewfinder о
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RECORD
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For the detailed explanations for each indication in t+
Viewfinder, see p. 18. Shown above is a typical
example of the indications visible when filming in the
Auto Mode.
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Making the Subject Larger or
Smaller During Filming
(Zooming)
Zooming is also possible in the Filming Pause Moda,
so you can select the desired zoom setting before you
start filming.
ein the maximum tele setting (14x), the minimum
filming distance is 1.5 m. If you want to approach the
subject closer, see p. 15 “Using the Macro Close-up
Function”.
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Zooming in
# The approximate selected zoom magnification is
indicated in the Viewfinder.
e The zoom range extends from the wide-angle
setting of the lens (1x) to the tele setting (14).
,- Procedure
PROGRAMME AE /
sai that the
JTO"” Indication
nears in the
Zee
rthe "AUTO" Indication
iges not appear in the
viewfinder. press the
PROGRAMME AE]
itton repeatedly until
ne "AUTO" Indication _
:npears in the
’lewfinder.
BE Zooming In
W T
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“T” means Tele.
I'he zooming speed varies depending on how far you
Uh the VW e TI] Zoom Lever towards “VW” or “T”. (The
e: 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: -
zZ eWhen filming is started for the first time after
73 attaching the Battery Pack.
- 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.
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Remarks, etc. a
Press the Filming
Start/Stop Button.
_ M Zooming Out
WT
Ш _
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“WW” means Wide.
urther you push it, the faster the zooming speed
ecomes.])
EN To Stop (Pause) the Filming:
Press the Filming Start/Stop Button.
The “PAUSE Indication appears in the Viewfinder.
elf you [eave 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.
BM To Finish Filming:
Turn the [POWER] ON/OFF Swilch in. (The Movie
Camera switches off.)
E Using the Macro Close-up Function
After keeping the [WT] Zoom Lever pressed toward
“N” to zoom to the maximum wide-angle setting, the
subject can be focussed down to a minimum distance
of only 5 mm between lens and subject.
e 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).
elf 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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Procedure
Using the Tape Counter
Indication
The Tape Counter in the Viewfinder shows the elapsed
filming or piayback time in hours, minutes and seconds.
To make it easy to keep track of the siapsed filming
time, reset the Tape Counter to “0:00.00” by pressing
the [RESET] Button.
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| Hours
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М То Reset the Tap:
Counter:
RESET
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 will stop
automatically at the "0:00.00" position when rewinding
or fast-forwarding it.
M 0:00.00
E To Make the "M"
Indication Apnes
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Means: Remaming
Select the Tape Leng
Indication CE] 30”,
“FE 457 or "EE 607) tha
matches the Video
Cassette being used.
Si Ls nny
Means: Memory
Confirming the Remaining Tape 50
Time | 1 TAPE
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e During filming or playback, the Remaining Tape Time À ;
is automatically displayed in the Viewfinder. +
ein this Movie Camera, 60-minute Video Cassette R 0:30 |
(EC60) can also be used. / |
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Ay
ideo Cassette
When using a Video Cassette bearing the “P”
mark or an S-VHS-C Video Cassette, the
Remaining Tape Counter Indication may not be
L very precise.
В,
O : —
| At every press of the [MEMORY] Button, the
. Counter Indication will change as follows:
| Но
| _,; 9:00.00 | ape Counter Indication
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: ihe
—_—
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: FUTUNA
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M 0:00.00 with Tape Counter Indication
-
No Indication
(AH Indications except the
the Tape Operation Mode
Indications will disappear.)
Memory Indication “M” appears
Warning/Alarm Indications and
Remarks, efc.
| elf you playback a tape on which no recording has
! ever been made, the Tape Counter Indication does
i not change.
elf 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
ofthe Tape Counter Indication.
10 Heset the Tape REW: = (FF
Counter:
ar
E SEARCH N
RESET
To Check the Tape Length of the Video
Cassette Being Used while the Remaining
Tape Time Is Displayed:
TAPE
= Tape Length Indication “#3 30", “FE 45” or
oi 60” Is displayed for approx. 2 seconds, and then
: Remaining Tape Time Indication will again appear
elf 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.
sWhen 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 quide. The
Remaining Tape Time Indication is subject to
imprecision due ta either customer error (such as
incorrectiy selected Tape Length) or stretching of the
tape.
‘ead of it.
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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.
Tape Run Indication
Tape Counter/Error Code
| Warning/Alarm
4 ' a
Remaining Battery Power —— fb ua 0:12.34 REC -—— Tape Operation Mode
Remaining Tape Time — р 0:12 —— >> 8x- — —— Zoom Magnification
Recording Tape Speed Mode — gp £a XxX, ++ —— PROGRAMME AE Mode
RECORD
Record/Pause
Date/Time ——! 19:30
15.10.1997
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e The illustrations in the following explanations show only the indication(s) pertaining to the corresponding
explanation.
[1 Warning/Alarm Indications
Viewfinder Condition Page
Condensation i
Condensation has formed Inside the Movie Camera. :
Wait until the “U10/[4]” indication disappears.
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Video Head Clogging
Dirt, dust and particles of the tape coating have accumulated on the video
heads. Use a video head cleaning cassette or have the heads cleaned by
qualified Service Personnel.
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Remaining Battery Power
The 4 segments of the Remaining Battery Power Indication Tam" begin to
disappear one after another as the power of the Battery Pack weakens.
When only the last segment remains, the “ * Indication starts to flash in the
centre of the Viewfinder. When the last segment has disappeared, the 8
“CAMERA” Indication Lamp flashes for a few seconds, and then the Movie
Camera automatically switches itself off. Replace the exhausted Battery Pack
with a fully charged one.
Tape
When no Video Cassette is inserted or when the tab of the inserted Video
Cassette is broken out, this indication flashes.
зн Insert a Video Cassette with intact tab. ;
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11] Warning/Alarm Indications (cont.)
Viewfinder Condition Page
. Built-in Lithium Battery
The Built-in Lithium Battery is exhausted.
Recharge it.
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End of the Tape
When the tape has reached its end, this indication appears.
—— Insert a new Video Cassette.
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:2] Error Code Indications
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Viewfinder Condition Page
- Error Code
. When the “F. .” Indication appears in the Viewfinder, some malfunction has
wi ; occurred. If the indicated error code is between *FO1" and “F05”, the Movie
: Camera will turn itself off automatically one minute after the “CAMERA” Lamp
. has started to flash. (When the indication is "F51" or “F527, the Movie Camera
o will not turn off automatically.)
: In this case, write down the error code and tell it to the service personnel.
FD1
Fo2 FO1: Locked Take-up Reel FO5: Lacked Head Cylinder a
: F04 F02: Locked Supply Reel F51: Locked Focus Motor
i F03: Locked Unloading Mechanism F52: Locked Zoom Motor
F52 F04: Locked Loading Mechanism
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[3] Filming/Playback Indications
Quick Reference Guide to the Indications in the Viewfinder (cont.)
Viewfinder Condition Page
Fliming Mode (large Indication)
RECORD When the Fiiming Start/Stop Button is pressed trom the Filming Pause Mode, 14
this indication is displayed for approx. 1 second.
ГО ВЕС Filming Mode {small indication)
| This indication appears approx. 1 second after you start filming and remains 14
: displayed until you stop filming. "REC™ means Recording.
Ty Tape Run Indication
TY Filming Pause Mode (large indication)
PAUSE | when the Filming Start/Stop Button is pressed from the Fiming Mode, this 15
indication is displayed for approx. 1 second.
—
PAUSE Filming Pause Mode {small indication)
| This indication appears approx. 1 second after you pause the filming and 15
remains displayed until you restart the filming. change over to the VCR Mode
or tum the Movie Camera off.
Recording Review Mode
CHK This indication is displayed while the last 2—3 seconds of the last recorded 26
scene are being played back. "CHK" means Check.
—— | Recording Speed Indication
| sp SP: means Standard Play. LP: means Long Play. 14
The mode can be selected with the [SP/LP] Button.
—
SEER Playback/Search Mode
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h — — — ——
SEES Fast Forward/Cue Mode
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— aa Rewind/Review/Camera Search Mode ог
( я Still Playback Mode
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To) Tape Counter
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Tape Counter with activated Memory Function
M 0:00.00 “M” means Memory. 16
Remaining Tape Time
| Я 0:30 “R" means Remaining. 16
Condition
Viewfinder ¡ Page
E Tape Length
The Tape Length indication should be matched to the inserted Video Cassette 16
(EC30, EC45 or EC60) to ensure correct indication of the remaining tape time.
—_— Title Indication
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- HOLIDAY
Го Date and Time 12
: 12:30 29
i 15.10,1997
mo Zoom Magnification
| 14x, When zooming in on a subject, the indicated zoom magnification value 14
| increases.
aro Automatic Recording Mode
| AUTO 15
Sports Mode
ЖЕ. This indication is displayed when you select the Sports Mode with the 24
: [PROGRAMME AE] Button.
‘ Portrait Mode
.. : This indication is dispiayed when you select ihe Portrait Mode wiin iñe 24
**| [PROGRAMME AE] Button.
| : Low Light Mode
è . This indication is displayed when you select the Low Light Mode with the 24
| | ; [PROGRAMME AE] Button.
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| index
While this indication is flashing, an index signal is being recorded. 15
Basic Operations :
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AFW
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[S) SEARCH
Cr)
DISPLAY SELECT
PAUSE STOP
LANG È SEL.
NORICANERA à,
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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 TY set. (p. 6, 30)
2. Follow steps 1—4 on the right. Turn the [POWER] The “VCR” Indication
| ON/OFF Switch out. ; Lamp lights up.
Rewinding or Fast-Forwarding | ог Раз!- ® For Rewinding:
the Tape Forwarding:
Perform these operations with the Movie Camera in the FF REW =)
YCA Stop Mode ("VCR™ Indication Larnp is fit). «tal
Using the Cue, Review and Still
E For Cue Playback:
M For Review
Playback Functions During ‘ Playback:
Normal Playback | OFF REW. 759
Keep pressed. Keep pressed.
Cue Playback Mode Review Playback mos
N | | .
= REW/ SS) 4
‚Эй PLAY |
0 DISPLAY SELECT
=tapesiops
cimatically when Ît
==hes the beginning.
‘MB To Return to
For Still Playback: |
| Normal Playback:
|
PAUSE
PAUSE
LANG
iH Playback Mode
к
|’ МЕ!
Remarks, etc.
sif you reach the end of the tape during playback, the
tape rewinds automatically.
E To Stop the Playback
Press the :STOP/T.SEL } Button.
ef 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.
e The 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 nomal and not a malfunction.
e |f 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.
|. ®The borizantal 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 mods.
Basle Operations
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PROGRAMME AE
a Title
Filming Backlit Scenes
When you film a subject that has a strong light source
hehind 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 pressing during filming.
Filming Fast-Moving Subjects
E Using the Sports Mode
Use this function to film sports and other fast-action
scenes, if you want to play back these scenes in a
VCR using still and slow motion playback for motion
analysis. This provides sharp picture contours and
enhanced detail.
Making Subjects Stand out
Sharply from the Background
E Using the Portralt Mode
In 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.
Vi
Filming Dark Scenes More
Brightly
= Using the Low Light Mode
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when filming under dim lighting, for example under
party lighting or indoor scenes under weak room
lighting.
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Notes for filming backlit scenes
e]f you film a deep blue sky, it may appear whitish
in the playback picture.
elf you fiim a subject with the sun striking at an
acute angle, star-shaped light reflections may be
recorded in the picture.
sif 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 noi be
possible to sufficiently brighten up the subject.
#[n some cases when the backiit feature Is used,
the subject may look clear but now the
background may look overexposed (toc bright).
This is normal and not a malfunction of the unit.
Procedure
To Cancel this
Function
BACKLIGHT BACKLIGHT
= pressed. Release the Button.
| | M To Return to the
A Normal Filming Mode
1258 the | Press the
"RHOGRAMME AE] [PROGRAMME AE]
‘utton repeatedly Button repeatedly
nüithe “ 3,” | until the “AUTO”
dication appears. Indication appears
in the Viewfinder.
E To Return to the
SD Normal Filming Mode
ress the Press the
"HOGRAMME AE] : [PROGRAMME AE]
-utton repeatedly _ Button repeatedly
ati the E. : until the “AUTO”
Indication appears
| in the Viewfinder.
Notes for Use of the Sports Mode
- eThe subject must be brighily lit 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.
e The picture may become slightly darker, and
during normal playback, the picture movement
may not be as smooth as usual.
Remarks, etc.
eo The shutter speed is automatically adjusted
(between 1/50 s and 1/500 s) according to the
brightness of the scene.
eff vou film under weak lighting, the “ A ” Indication
flashes to warn you that the Sports Mode may not
be effective.
elf you want to increase the blurring of the
background and foreground, zoom in on the subject.
PROGRAMME AE E To Return to the
a Normal Filming Mode
ress the Press the
"ROGRAMME AE] [PROGRAMME AE]
atton repeatedly Button repeatedly
une,” ‚ until the “AUTO”
"Indication appears
lication appears.
t In the Viewfinder.
e |f you use this mode for filming outdoors i 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 Made. This is
normal.
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a Title
REW:d — CFF
= ==}
ES) SEARCH \
-4 TRACKING »
Procedure
function during filming to confirm that the recording has
Checking the End of a Recorded
Scene
For occasionally important scenes, use this check
been performed correctly.
REW. 25
Press while in the
Filming Pause Mode.
Film the individual scene a little longer than actually
required. You can then rewind the tape and determine
| When the [SEARCH] Button is then released, the
Locating a Point Where You
Wish to Add a New Scene
(Camera Search Function)
the exact point where you wish to join the next scene.
Movie Camera returns to the Filming Pause Mode.
Eliminating Picture Distortions |
by Adjusting the Tracking
When playing back a recorded tapa, especially a tape
- recorded on another Movie Camera, horizontal bands
of white noise may appear in the picture.
If this occurs, you can eliminate them by adjusting the
tracking.
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mu Reverse direction
REW:ES FF
=)
[= SEARCH
Keep pressed while in
the Filming Pause
Mode.
VA
White noise bands
e
dant
Fiori he
Remarks, etc.
Ty
To start the filming
Again:
Press the Filming
Start/Stop Button.
M Forward direction
REW:ED — CFF
=
SJ SEARCH
Keep pressed while in
the Filming Pause
Mode.
-« TRACKING №
HE
DATE
TIME
Sel
<28 both the [-4 TRACKING] and [TRACKING >]
ittans simultaneously.
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.
elf you keep pressing [REW/[«<]] Button:
The Indication "<<" 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 Made.
. elf you keep pressing [[»»]/FF] Button:
| The Indication ">" appears in the Viewfinder.
| The scene is played back in forward direction at
normal speed.
eif you press both buttons simultaneously but the
picture quality does not improve, adjust by pressing
‘пе [< TRACKING] or ITRACKING »] Button
individually. (It may not be possible to remove the
noise bands completely.)
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« TRACKING » |
» PLAY ]
DISPLAY SELECT
TIME TT PAUSE STOP
SHIFT
Ш NC [- se DATE/TITLE
Г Title Procedure a
Displaying the Date, Time and/
or Title in the Viewfinder 7 DATEMITLE
Press while in the Filming Pause mode,
The Date/Time/Title indication appears in the
Viewtinder (O -O as shewn al the top of the rig
page).
| Inserte
1} Selecting the Language |
Effmine vars Fu
REFENFILN NYFILIFF EFE
n 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,
italian, Spanish and Russian).
After displaying the Title Indication (©. { of
O) shown above:
PAUSE
and
LANG {5
Press at the same time for approx. 1 second
The Title Indication blinks in the Viewfinder.
2) Selecting the Title
After displaying the Title Indication shown abo:
STOP
Press.
Every press of the ISTOP/T SEL ) Button
changes the titles in the following order.
(Initial Indication)
| 12:30 12:30 НоцрАУ
15.10.1997 15.10.1997 15.10.1997 |
© Date and Time @ Date only O Date, Time and Title
A a
| |
| HOLIDAY : ; HOLIDAY |
. | 15.10.1997
. © Title oniy © Date and Title
--2a= E
Remarks, eic.
Making the Date/Time/Title Indication
Disappear a
=58 the [DATE/TITLE] Button again.
ne of the Date/Time/Title Indications (@-@)
>wn above} is now displayed.
Selecting the Desired Indication
=32 the [PLAY/DISPLAY SELECT] Button
satedhy until the desired Indication appears.
<iy press of the [PLAY/DISPLAY SELECT] Button
=nges the Indication in the order Q to Q shown
ave.
3
PAUSE
LANG SET
Press briefly. Press.
: The displayed
; language is selected.
nai Indication)
LIDAY |--— [HAPPY BIRTHDAY] ——
EDDING] —— [FAMILY] —> [PARTY] —
iE END] — [CONGRATULATIONS 1 —
‘HRY CHRISTMAS] —— [HAPPY MEMORIES] —
“PPY NEW YEAR] —— [HOLIDAY] ——
: eWhen you turn the Movie Camera off and then on
again, none of the above indications are displayed in
the Viewfinder.
|--- — —— — == — -- - — _ —
e Every press of the [PAUSE/LANG] Button changes
the language in the following order.
Г? ENGLISH— GERMAN— FRENCH ——— — ——
__ RUSSIAN — SPANISH ITALIAN «— |
Advanced Operations
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Audio/Video Cable (supplied; “ee
: {not supplied}
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TO Y To
Audio Input i Video input
- ¥ Socket i Socket
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TOTES Ea ie = = = = = = ===
A
Title
Tape
supplied).
Recording Unit (VCR):
(Optional)
Editing a Previously Recorded
Connect the Movie Camera to the VCR using the
Audio/Video Cable (supplied) or 21-pin Adaptor (not
Playback Unit (Movie Camera):
Using the Car Battery Cord
1,2,3,5
4,6,7
insert the recorded Video
Cassette for playback
into the Movie Camera
Playback the tape and
locate the end of the
scene that you want tc
dub and note the tape
counter position.
Cai ана a Zinn
5
Start the playback.
6
Press the Pause/Still
Button to start record:
1 Start the engine.
Cigarette Lighter Socket
Using the Audio/Video Cable (supplied) and
21-pin adaptor (not supplied)
Connect after turning off the Movie Camera
and the TV Set.
wind the tape and focate the beginning of the scene
:! vou want to dub.
[ Playing back on a TV Set with 21-pin AV Input Socket
Audio/Video Cable (supplied)
(not supplied)
To 21-pin AV Input —
Socket —
(not supplied) = -
[AUDIO IN] [VIDEO IN]
E Activate the Playback Operation
(p. 22)
и —
Remarks, elc. à
Insert the Video Cassette for recording into the VCR
and put it in 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
Tera reaches the position noted in step 2:
-38 the Pause/Still Button to put the VCR in the
“praing pause mode, thus finishing the dubbing.
For all additional scenes that you want to dub, follow
the above steps 2 to 7.
Connect the Cord.
ar Battery Cord
"W-ACC2E (optional) Qu
A {DC IN]
Socket
e The Car Battery Cord can only be used with 12 V DC
negative-grounded vehicles.
eDo not start the car engine while the Movie Camera is
being powered by the car battery.
elf the voltage drops suddenly e.g. because the car
air-conditioner is turned on, the Movie Camera is
automatically turned off to protect it.
Wait about 10 seconds before turning it on again.
eSome cars, RVs and campervans use 24 V.
Please confirm with vendor that your vehicle uses
12 V before using the Car Battery Cord. If used on
24 V, damage may occur and is not covered by the
warranty.
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Optional Accessories
Battery Pack Battery Pack Car Battery Car Battery Cord Video DC Light
VW-VBS10E VW-VBS20E Charger VW-ACC2E 13E
VW-VBH10E VW-VBH20E VW-KBC2E
The Shoe Adaptor
Notes:
listed here.
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e Consult your details of other accessories not
e Some af the accessories listed above may not
be available in some countries.
WM Charging Time and Maximum Time for
Continuous Filming
No, | Charging Time | |
VW-VBS10E
Approx. BS min.
Approx. 55 min.
VW-VBS20E
Approx. 130 min.
Approx. 110 min.
VW-VBH10E
Approx. 80 min.
Approx. 65 min.
VW-VBH20E
Anprox. 160 min.
Approx. 130 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. 15).
To attach the Video DC Light (VZ-LDCS13E) to
the Movie Camera, the Shoe Adaptor (VW-SKSE)
is required.
(VW-SK9E; optional
15 necessary
Shoe Adaptor Filter Kit Tele Conversion Wide Conversion Standard Tripod
VW-SKOE VW-LF43WE Lens Lens VZ-CT55E
VW-LT4314WE VW-LW4307WE
Deluxe Tripod Cassette Adaptor RF Adaptor
VZ-CT75E VW-TCA7E VW-VT18 VW-RF7E
LA ffaching the Filter (optional)
1 2
Filter
: Correct
Notes:
* To remove the Lens Hood, press with the palm of
your hand against it and turn in the direction of the
arrow.
\
Before attaching an optional filter, first remove the
Lens Hood from the Movie Camera.
1 Remove the Lens Hood.
2 Attach the filter.
3 Attach the Lens Hood again.
e 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.
The MC Prolector is used far protecting the lens
and it can be used for virtually any kind of filming.
Options/Æditing
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Adjusting the Length of the Grip Belt 1
Adjust the Grip Belt so that you can press the
Filming Start/Stop Button with the thumb. and the
[W « T] Zoom Lever with the index finger.
1
2 Adjust the length to the size of your hand.
3 Fasten the velcro tape closurs.
Unfasten the veicro tape closure.
A
fttaching the Shoulder Strap
4 Shoulder Strap
Holder
2 More than
2 cm
Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through
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.
A
Ww ON À
4
Slide the [EJECT A} Lever and remove the )
Video Cassette.
Turn the [POWER] ON/OFF Switch In,
{The Movie Camera Is switched off.)
Slide the [BATTERY EJECT »] Lever to
the right and remove the Battery Pack. __
Attach the Lens Cap.
Note:
Remove the Battery Pack from the Movie Camera
after use and keep it in 3 cool place. If the Battery
Pack remains attached to the Movie Camera, a
small amount of current Rows to the Movie
Camera, even if the [POWER] ON/OFF Swilch is
tumed in, and this reduces the charge of the
Battery Pack.
á Cleaning the Viewtinder
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Blower Brush
(not supplied)
Turn the Viewfinder counterclockwise and
pull it off.
2 Remove dust with a blower brush {not
supplied).
3 To re~attach the Viewfinder, insert it so that
the marks Q and @ are aligned, and then
turn the Viewfinder clockwise.
A
Adhesive Tape
"Preven ting 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. If 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.
IB Recording onto a Video Cassette with a
Missing safety tab:
Cover the hole firmly with two layers of Adhesive
Tape.
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Miscellaneous/
Care of | Init
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Г os - à
Operation Principle of the Auto Focus
AR CCD
AM Signal | :
LJ Processing o Video Signal
A
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Focusing Lens 1 Micro
Processor (Fig. 1)
A
Image area on which the Auto Focus Mode adjusts the focus.
Na A
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 blurred 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.
ein the Movie Camera
The image of the subject enters the Movie Camera
through the tens and ts converted into an electrical
signal (video signal) for recording ento magnetic
tape. In the Movie Camera, the “Auto Focus”
system automatically adjusts the focai distance by
moving the focusing lens forward or backward.
N The Auto Focus Mechanism of this
Movie Camera
sin 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
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_/ eSpecial Characteristics of the Movie Camera's
Automatic Focus Adjustment Mode
(A) It adjusts the focus for sharpest vertical lines.
(B) It adjusts the focus on parts of the subject with
strong contrast.
lt adtusts the focus only on the centre part of
the picture on the viewfinder screen. (The I
area where the subject is In focus Is much
Fig. 3.)
image recelved by the Movie Camera and the
resulting picture signal.
This Panasonic Movie Camera employs the
Internal Electronic Focusing Method.
«As shown in Fig. 1 on the left page, when you
aim the Movie Camera at the subject you want to
smaller than the TV screen, as shown in the
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. In the following types of subject or in the
film, the microprocessor moves the lens little by
little based on the information about vertical
confours 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.)
— following kinds of places, Auto Focus Adjustment
may not be possible.
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.
¡ ®*The subject may be out of focus
when it is filmed at the seaside
in the evening, under firework
illumination or when special
kinds of lights are used.
Fast-moving Subjects
As the lens is moved
mechanically, it cannot follow
fast-moving subjects without
delay.
e Subjects like a quickly and
abruptly moving chiidren may
temporarily go out of focus.
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, itis
difficult to bring the distant part of
the subject in focus.
e\When you want to film a person
with a distant mountain behind,
it is not possible to focus on
both.
e 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 [ens correctly.
Subjects Behind Moving
: Objects
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.
eVVhen filming a subject across а
street on which cars are
running, the subjects may go in
and out of focus.
Subjects with Weak Contrast
. As the Movie Camera adjusts the
- focus based on vertical contours
in the picture, subjects with little
contrast may be out of focus.
eWhen filming a flat white wall,
for example, the Movie Camera
has no information by which it
can adjust the focus correctly.
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.
; hen filming persons in dark
surroundings. precise focusing
may not be possible.
ef 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
b) Scenery changing too quickly, no time for the
Movie Camera to adjust focus
c) Distance between subject and Movie Camera
always changing
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Care of Unit
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Г Operation Principle of the Auto White Balance
Lighting Condition
White Balance Sensor
Microcomputer
Na
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.
ein Human Eyes
Human eyes can easily adjust to different kinds of
lighting and recognize an object as having the
same colour, even under different light.
eln the Movie Cameras
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 ita
bluish or reddish tint. To prevent this, an
adjustment called “White Balance Adjustment”
needs to be performed on the Movie Camera
automatically.
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 the combination of all
colours (light). if white colour is correctly adjusted,
fiming scenes with natural colours is possible
under almost any lighting condition.
E 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 determnines the colour of the light
entering through the lens 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.
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 brightness.
The table below shows the relationship between
natural light, artificial light and colour temperature.
Natural Light T emperature Artificial Light Effect on the picture
Blue sky : 10,000K : |
; eSiightly :7 000 K— | 8600 K— ! colour
| overcast à | "3,000 к | 9,000K *TV screen +
1 sky oe : , 1 - |
eCloudy sky ' ay
(Rain) Се ие : 8,000 K
: f | |
: U dy —- ' Range in which the
: » Sunlight PX а - 5,000 K White Balance
UY Adjustment
\ |. | x is effective
ı ®Fluarescent : _
colour
#1—2 hours after : 3.000 K~ | 2 500 K~ : eFiuorescent Íamp ;
sunrise or before . 4 200 K 3 500 K : (not white) or Dd
sunset . ' . studio lamp FA
: vd
eSunriseor dc 2 000 K~ | 2.000 K— | Y
e ' eHalogen light bulb SV |
sunset LC |: 2500K | 2800K | 409
ter | г, Reddish
| a. colour
a 500 IK. « eTungsten lamp ЗЕ
: 1,500 K~ | eCandlelight ÿ |.
2,000K : e |
For the following types of scenes, the Automatic
White Balance Adjustment cannot provide
satisfactory resuits, even if ithe light source is
within the range described above.
When a Scene ls Lit by Severa
Light Sources
If there is more than one light
source for a scene, the Movie
Camera cannot decide which oi
the stored White Balance
: Adjustment settings to use.
Therefore, precise Automatic
White Balance Adjustment is not
possible in such cases.
When Filming an Qutdoor
Scene from Inside a Building
! As the colour of the light entering
through the lens differs greatly
from that received by ihe 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, ine Automatic While
Balance Adjustment cannot
correctly compensate {or the
colour of the lighting and this
results in unnatural colours.
Miscellaneous/
Fara af nit
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Lighting
E Outdoors in Low Light Mode the picture quality may be
Choose a Movie Camera position with the sun in noisy. This is normal and not a malfunction of the
your back, so that the sunlight falls eveniy on the unit.
subject and makes for a beautiful picture. See the When using a Video DC light or a spotlight there
table below to decide whether a Filter Kit are some points to keep in mind:
(VW-LF43WE: optional) or a Video DC Light 1, The Video DC fight is only effective for up to
(VZ-LDCS13E; optional) is necessary to obtain 3 meters in general use.
brilliant pictures with vivid colours. 2. In Close-up fitming. for example Photographs,
Ш Indoors be sure to check for hot spot reffections and
tt is possible to film indoors under fluorescent, shadowing.
halogen, tungsten or even candielight. However,
note that the brighter the subject is lit. the more .
vivid a picture wl be obtained Therefore, it is Standard Values of Brightness
recommended to brighten up the scene with
additional lighting, such as a Video DC Light The values shown in this table are rough
(VZ-LDCS13E; optional) or a spot light. However, approximations for general reference.
if you want to capture the special mood of a dimly
lit indoor (or outdoor) scene, filming is possible in Lux: Unit of illumination (the larger the figure, the
the Low Light Mode under weak lighting down to brighter the light source)
only 0.5 Ix.
Lux Place or Type of lighting To obtain Pictures with Vivid Colours
e Snow-covered mountains An ND Filter (contained in Fifter Kit
VW-LF4A3WE; optional) is recommended to
e Mid-summer beach dampen the excessiva light and obtain
stronger colours.
100,000 ° eSunlight at noon, clear sky (100,000 Ix)
a OS к - A A
e Sunlight at 10 AM, clear sky (65.000 Ix)
s 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 Fitter Kit
{(VW-LF43WE: optional) or additional lighting.
eo Sunlight one hour after sunrise, cloudy
sky (2,000 Ix)
1,000 : eSuntignt one hour before sunrise, clear
sky (1,000 1x)
elnside a department store, bright office
500 {500-700 x)
Additional lighting is recommended for most
100 types of lighting in this range to obtain
e Street light (50-160 Ix) pictures with vivid colours.
20 | eCandie-light at 20 cm distance | Additional fighting is necessary to obtain
(10—15 №) satisfactory picture quality.
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Battery Pack does not turn on. 1 = | 10
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eCharge it. 10.
> e Movie Camera » e Exhausted. eUse a fully charge one. : 10 |
turns off too soon. | i : ;
® Filming was paused for e Turn the [POWER] |
more than 6 minutes. ON/OFF Switch into
turn off the Mavie 15
Camera, and then turn it I
out again to turn on the ;
Movie Camera.
Using the AC ss Movie Camera =p e Not connected. : eConnect it correctly.
Adaptor does not turn on. FE yo
a E y 10
> 8 >
“EE ел NI =
Using any of p * Movie Camera = [POWER] ON/OFF | NG
the power does not turn on, Switch is not TY | >.
sources turned out. ee | E 1 10
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e Movie Camera = ¢ Condensation has — ук |
turns off too soon. formed inside. Dos ; 43
eNo picture inthe mp ®[POWER] ON/OFF
I Viewfinder, Switch is not turned out,
| 10
| a
> eLens Cap is ‘$
| attached. 10
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E elndications in the Ш ® Eyepiece Corrector is
EL Viewfinder are not | | not adjusted.
clear, | = |
| Pa CC 10
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e | Corrector sl 05 | |
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sen 9 Viewfinder is dirty. — eCleanit. | 35
Miscellaneous/
Care of Unit
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42
Neter- :
item Symptom Cause Action swee |
; pa |
es Filming cannot be eo The erasure e Cover the tab :
started. | prevention tab > hole with 25 |
of the inserted Ne adhesive tape. :
cassette is broken off,
#No cassette is Mies: ) | elnsert a cassette with :
inserted. | intact erasure prevention 10
tab.
=) » Tape has reached ee einsert a naw one. 10
| its end.
eSome noise from =) eThe surroundings are | eit is not a matfunction.
| the zoom very quiet. _—
e operation is picked
E up.
fe — |
i e Date and time eDate and time are not e Set the date and time.
cannot be set. : f 11 12
recorded. : {mane
sDate and time are e|DATEMITLE! Button e Press the (DATE/TITLE!
1.0 not displayed in was not pressed. | Button. ——{ 28
18.10.1087 | the Viewfinder. =
eo Built-in Lithium Battery is | #Recharge the Built-in 13
E == exhausted. Lithium Battery.
A e"Ui1/0” appears eThe video heads are e Heturn the Movie
=- Mz in the Viewfinder. dirty. Camera to a gualified — ;
service personnel.
eNo picture. os [POWER] ON/OFF e Fum the switch out and
Switch is not tumed press the
out. EVCA/CAMERA] Button 22
so that the “VCR”
Indication Lamp lights up.
=D> e Not connected or eConnect correctiy.
© incorrectly connected to 6
E TV set.
à > eWrong channel is eSelect the correct In
$ selected on TV set. channel.
Fy ® Picture is distorted e Tracking is not adjusted. e Adjust the tracking.
a or not in colour. —r— i
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ePicture contains eCue, Review or Stil eit is not a malfunction.
noise bars. Playback is activated. 22 i
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Cautions
In case of abnormal operation of this unit (e.g.
if it emits smoke or some unusual smell).
immediately stop the operátlon and consult
qualified service personnel.
H Cautions for Use of the Movie Camera
sWhen a thunderstorm approaches, stop using it.
(If the AC Adaptor is being used, disconnect it
from the AC Mains Socket.)
e Do 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 )
eDo not use it with the cassette compartment
facing down.
(This could cause uneven winding of the taps.)
e Do not insert or remove the video cassette in
dusty places.
e Do not use the Viewfinder as a carrying handle
when transporting the Movie Camera.
eo Do not disassemble or reconstruct it.
® Do not subject it to strong vibrations or shocks.
Handle it with care to prevent accidentally
dropping it. -
*Do not insert any foreign objects into the Movie
Camera nor spill water into it.
eDo not use itin areas with strong electric fields.
(This could negatively influence the picture
quality.)
e Do not operate it very close to the Movie Camera
oraradlo, TVetc. —
e Do not use it in places with steam or oily smoke.
eWhen unplugging the mains cable, pull it by the
plug, not by the cable.
Eu Cautions 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.
sWhen using a chemically treated cloth for
cleaning, carefully follow the instructions for its
use.
eWipe the Movie Camera with a clean, dry cloth.
Never use cleaning fluid or other chemicals.
oClean the lens only with a blower brush (used for
photo cameras) or special lens cleaning tissue
(used for glasses and cameras).
M Cautions for Storage
#Do 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 or
plastic products for a long time.
seep À out of reach of children.
HE Cautions for Transport
_eWhen not actually filming, carry it in a specially
designed Carrying Case.
eo Keep the packing materials. When transporting it
in the future, pack it in the same way as you
— purchased it.
“Condensation
“If Condensatlon Has Formed Inside the Movie
.Camera, Fliming is Not Possible.
NM Symptoms of Condensation
elf the following symptoms occur, condensation
has formed inside the Movie Camera.
© The Condensation Indication “U10/ 4" in the
Viewfinder flashes.
(After this indication flashes for a few
seconds, the Movie Camera will automatically
turn itself off again.)
O When turning on the Movie Camera, it turns
itself off.
(However, the Movie Camera also turns itself
off when the Battery Pack is exhausted.)
E Remedy
eWait a few hours before operating the Movie
Camera again.
(The actual time depends on the surrounding
conditions.)
eTurn on the Movie Camera.
_ eConfirm that the Condensation Indication is not
displayed any more.
e For added safety, wait about 1 more hour,
Ш Remarks about Condensation
e Condensation can form if the Movie Camera is
suddenly brought from cold surroundings to a
place where it is hot or humid.
* 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.
HB 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
44
Questions & Answers
1 Power Sources
Q: What types of power sources can be
used for this Movie Camera? And how
are they used? o
A: There are basically the following 3 different
power sources.
1) Battery Pack:
Use it when filming outdocrs 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
à mains socket outdoors.
If can also be used to save Battery Pack
power when setting the time and date of
the built-in clock. or when trying out some
camera functions.
3) 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.
Q: Why aren't the Battery Packs sold in
charged condition?
A: Ni-Cd (Nickel-Cadmium) Battery Packs or
Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride) Battery Packs
can be used with this Movie Camera, Both
types are subject to self-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 filming, be sure
to charge the Battery Packs no more than a
few days before using them.
Q: Even though I charged the Battery
Pack, its operation time Is much
shorter than Indicated. Why is that?
A: This may be due to one of the following
reasons:
1) The maximum operation time of the Battery
Pack listed in the 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%
less than for continuous filming.
2) The Battery Pack is used at the place with
— low tenperatue e Y. a EX STONE.
_ The usetu! operation fime of the Battery
Pack becomes shorter as the ambient
temperature gets lower.
When ycu film on a ski slope, for example
it may be possible to fiim no longer than
5 minutes. even when you use a fully
charged Battery Pack. Therefore, it is
recommended that you take along
3-5 times as many charged Battery Packs
as you would for filmmg at normal
temperature. Also, using large-capacity
Battary Packs will give you double the
uninterrupted filming time of normal ones.
Are there any ways to refresh a
Battery pack if its useful operation
time has become very short?
If you repeatedty charge the Battery when its
charge is not yet completely used up. it may
no longer be possible to charge it to its full
capacity Therefore, we recommend that you
always use the Battery until it ig fully
discharged. before charging it again
How can one distinquish 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 example. 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 not
visible for partially or comnplately discharged
Battery Packs.
Q: Are there any points to observe for
effective Lise of the Battery Pack?
A: 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, turn 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 ar 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
in a cool place. If you leave the Battery
Pack attached to the Movie Camera for a
very long period of time, excessive
discharging may occur, and it may not be
possible to use that Battery Pack again.
5} When carrying or storing the Battery Pack,
ensure that no metal objects e.g. keys, etc.
touch the connectors of the Battery Pack.
©
After turning on the Movie Camera, the
“CAMERA” indication Lamp flashes
and the Movie Camera turns itself off
Immediately.
This may be due to one of the following
reasons:
1) The Battery Pack is completely discharged.
2) Condensafion has formed inside the Movie
Camera.
About 6 minutes after turning on the
Movie Camera, it turns itself off again...
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.)
Q
A:
Can the AC Adaptor be used in any
country?
Yes. li can be used all over the world.
The AC Adapior 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 to 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
a:
A:
What kind of Video Cassettes can be
used in this Movie Camera?
All Video Cassettes carrying the “VHS [C]" or
“S-VHS [C}" logo mark can be used.
FC] stands for “Compact”.
What is the difference between “VHS”
and "S-VHS” Video Cassettes? Are
they compatible?
- “VHS” stands for Video Home System.
"S-YHS” stands for Super Video Home
System. The S-VHS system was developed
based on the VHS system to provide
enhanced picture resolution and higher overall
picture quality. For this reason, it is named
“Super”.
When recording (filming) in the S-VHS
system. these recordings can only be played
back on equipment carrying the “S-VHS” or
“SQAPB” logo mark.
; : Recording . Playback : § EF
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or or
S-VHS VCR VCR
S-VHS
S-VHS S-VHS SOPB S-VHS
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Questions & Answers (cont.)
Q:
A:
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ls it possibie to record on both sides
of a Video Cassette”? -
No. Video Cassettes can only be recorded on
one side.
Therefore, there is only one way in which
Video Cassettes can be inserted into the
Movie Camera or a VCR.
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on the Video Cassette.
r 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 security scanning equipment
at alrporis damage Video Cassettes”
No.
7 Is there any way to protect important
recordings against accidental erasure
by recording again on a previously
recorded tape?
H the tab of a Video Cassette is broken out, K
cannot be recorded any more.
However, when you want to record again on
that Video Cassette, firmiy cover the hole
tape.
What precautlons must be observed
for handling Video Cassettes?
- Special attention should be paid to Ihe
following points:
1) Before inserting a Video Cassette into the
Movie Camera, make sure that the tape is
tight. If it is loose, turn the cog wheel to
tighten it,
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 couid deform
them and damage the edges of the tape.
Since the Video Cassettes are 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
equinment with a strong magnetic field.
5) Be sure to fully rewind the tape to its
beginning before storing Video Cassette.
6) Expose the tape to air by fast-forwarding
and then rewinding it once a year.
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Q: What do SP and LP stand for?
A: 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 tte Video Cassette.
quality is slightly inferior to that of the SP
mode.
(For example, en a Video Cassette EC60.
filming is possible for 60 minutes in the SP
mode and for 120 minutes in the LP mode.)
3 Filming
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Is it possible to film at night or in a
dimly lit room?
At the light of at leas! one e candle, filming is
still possible.
In the specifications, the minimum required
llumination is listed as 1 lux. As a rough
estimate, at a distance of 30 cm, the light cast
by a burning candle is 7 lux. Since the
minimum required illumination is [ower than
this, filming is possible.
(To brighten up a dark scene, use the Low
Light Mode.)
What precautions must be observed
tor 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 it 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
fiming. 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?
Pay attention to the following 4 points:
1) Splashing Sea Water
Walter, 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.
2) Sand (Dust)
Take great care that fine sand does not
enter the Movie 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. if it is exposed to direct
sunlight 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 aftached 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
a 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 an the TV set.
: 1s 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.
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Questions & Answers (cont.)
Q: What precautions must be observed
for filming in a cold place, for exampie
on a ski slope?
A: Pay attention to the following points.
1) Protection against Water (Snow)
Take care that the Movie Camara does not
get wet with snow.
Even if only very little snow is left on the
Movie Camera. it may meit and flow inside.
Therefore. prepare a plastic bag, some
other waterproof bag or a towel or small
blanket. After filming, wrap the Movie
Camera with a towel or blanket etc. and
put it into the plastic bag.
Protection against Cold {Low temperature)
The temperature range for normal
operation of the Movie Camera is
O°C—-40°C. The colder the ambient
temperature becomes, the shorter
becomes the operation time of the Battery
Pack. Be sure to take along extra Battery
Packs. After use. wrap the Movie Camera
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with a towel Or blanket, etc. to keep it warm.
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Strong Light {Too bright)
On a ski slope, the direct sunlight and the
light reflected by the snow surface is
surprisingly strong.
As the iris automatically adjusts to the
white snow, the people and their colourful
ski wear will appear too dark in the
playback picture.
To prevent this. zoom in on the subject so
it occupies as much as possible of the
picture, or use an ND Fiiter (optional).
Condensation (When the Movie Camera is
brought from cold surroundings into a
warm room)
When you bring the Movie Camera from a
ski slope, etc. into a warm room,
condensation will form inside the Movie
Camera and the Video Cassette. This is
the biggest danger to the proper
functioning of the Movie Camera. if the
Condensation Indication appears in the
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 un and turn it on
about once an hour to check if the
Condensation Indication is still 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 i from getting cold
during filming.
Before taking the Movie Camera into a
warm room, put it into a plastic bag and
close it tightiy. Do not take it out of the bag
for at least one hour, so that it can slowly
acclimatise to the room temperature.
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When on holidays In a foreign country,
can ! play back the recordings made
with this Movie Camera via a TV set in
that country ?
Basically. there are 3 different television
systems used in the word If the TV set uses
the same television system as this Movie
Camera (PAL), it can be used for playback
1} PAL (Great Britain. Germany, Australia.
Holland. Italy, Spain. China, etc.)
2) SECAM (France, Greece, Iran. Russia,
etc.)
3) NTSC (USA, Canada, Japan, Korea,
Philippines, etc.)
When playing back on a VCR a Video
Cassette recorded with this Movie
Camera, some noise bars appear in
the picture. How can 1 eliminate them?
The tracking of the two units is not precisely
matched.
Eliminate the noise bars by adjusting with the
tracking contro! on the VCR.
When filming and playback are performed
with the same Movie Camera, the tracking will
match precisely.
The Movie Camera is connected to the
TV. However, no playback picture
appears on the TV screen...?
Select the video playback channel on the TV
set
The red lever on the side of the
Cassette Adaptor stands out and
prevents inserting the Cassette
Adaptor into the VCR,..?
Insert a battery (R6) into the Cassette
Adaptor. If the battery is exhausted, replace i
with a new one.
index
AC Adaptor {p. 6,8)
AC Mains Socket {p. 7, 9)
[AUDIO OUT] Socket (p. 6. 30. 31)
Auto Focus Mode (p. 36)
Automatic White Balance Adjustment (p. 38)
Auto Mode (p. 15)
[BACKLIGHT] Button (p. 25)
[BATTERY EJECT »] Lever {p. 9, 34)
Battery Pack (p. 8)
Before Requesting Service (p. 41)
Built-in Lithium Battery (p. 13)
“CAMERA” Indication Lamp {p. 14)
Camera Search Function {p. 26)
Car Battery Cord (p. 30)
Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 11)
Cassette Compartiment [LOCK] Button {p. 11)
[CHARGE] Lamp (p. 8)
“CHK” Indication (p. 26)
Condensation {p. 43)
Cue Playback (p. 22)
[DATE/TITLE] Button (p. 12, 28)
Date/Time Setting (p. 12)
[DC IN] Socket (p. 6, 30)
TEJECT 41] Lever (p. 10)
Error Code (p. 19)
Eyepiece Corrector Ring (p. 10)
Eyecup (p. 35)
FF (Fast-Forward) (p. 22)
- Filming Start/Stop Button (р. 15)
Grip Belt (p. 34)
_ Head Clogging (p. 42)
index signals (p. 15)
Lens Cap (p. 10, 34)
Low Light Mode (p. 24)
Max. Filiming Time with Battery Pack (p. 9. 32)
[MEMORY] Button (p. 16)
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Optional Accessories (p. 32)
Portrait Mode (p. 24)
[POWER] ON/OFF Switch (p. 10)
[PAUSE/LANG] Button (p. 23, 28)
[PROGRAMME AEJ Button (p. 15. 25)
[PLAY/DISPLAY SELECT] Button (p. 12, 23, 29)
Remaining Tape Time (p. 16)
[RESET] Button {p. 16)
Review Playback (p. 22)
REW Rewind) (n. 22)
[RF DC OUT] Socket (p. 5)
Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 34)
[SP/LP] Button (p. 14)
Sports Mode (p. 24)
Standard Accessories (p. 3)
Still Playback (p. 23)
[STOP/T, SEL.] Button (p. 25)
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[TAPE] Button (p. 16)
Tape Counter (p. 16}
Tape Length (p. 16)
Tracking Adjustment (p. 26)
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LNPOO ASCEPIatIC (UY. Y
VCR/CAMERA] Button {p. 22)
"VCR" Indication Lamp (p. 22)
Viewfinder {p. 10, 18)
[VIDEO OUT] Socket (p. 6, 30, 31)
Warning/Alarm Indications (p. 18)
White Balance Sensor {p. 38)
[W « T] Zoom Lever (p. 15)
Zoom (p. 14) —. ne
Zoom magnification (p_ 14)
Specifications
VHS-C Movie Camera
Power Source:
Consumption: 6.0 W (Battery Pack
Movie Camera.
Tape Format:
Recording/Playback
Time:
VIDEO
Televislon System:
Output Level:
AUDIO
Output Level/
Impedance:
Audio Track:
Image Sensor:
Lens:
Viewfinder:
Standard
Humination:
Minimum Required
Mumination:
Operating
Temperature:
Operating Humidity:
Weight:
Dimensions:
4.8 Y [Battery Pack)
6.0 \ (AC Adaptor)
Information for your safety
Operation)
ottom side of the
VHS-C tape
LP; 2 hours with EC60
CCIR; 625 lines, 50 fields
PAL colour signal
VIDEO OUT (PHONO);
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
terminated
AUDIO OUT (PHONOQY;,
—8 dBV 47 kohm loaded/
less than 1 kohm
1 track (Normal-Monauran
14-inch CCD Image
Sensor
14:1 Wide-angle
Power Zoom Lens
F1.4
Focal Length;
3.8—54.6 mm
Digital Al Auto Focus/
Auto Iris
Filter Diameter; 43 mm
0.5-inch Electronic
Vlewtfinder
1,400 Ix
0.5 Ix (Low Light Mode)
0°C—40°C
10%9-80%
Approx. 730 g
(without Battery Pack)
Approx. 74 (W)x 143 (H)x
260 (D) mm
JUDO AL VE IE O
| AC Adaptor
Information for your safety
Power
DC Output:
e The rating plate is on the
Adaptor
Weight: Approx. 210g
Approx. 72 (W) x39 (H)x
143 (D) mm
Dimenstons:
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
TEE РОЕНЕТВ E
Power Source: AC 100-240 Y,
50-60 Hz
Consumption: 25 W
DC 6.0 Y, 8.5 W
(Movie Camera
Operation)
DC 4,8 V, 1.2 A
(Battery Pack Charging)
dE TIN ENR à
bottom side of the AC
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Printed ir Japan
VOT6830
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LT — Matsushita Electric Industrial Co, Ltd.
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