Panasonic AG-DVC7 User manual

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AG-DVC7
Menu Information

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Using the Menu Screen
1Press the [MENU] Button B.
OThe Menu corresponding to the Mode selected
by using the [MODE] Button _is displayed.
MENU
B
2Turn the [PUSH] Dial >to select a desired Sub-
Menu.
3Press the [PUSH] Dial >to display the selected
Sub-Menu.
4Turn the [PUSH] Dial >to select the item to be
set.
5Press the [PUSH] Dial >to set the selected
item to a desired mode.
OWith each press of the [PUSH] Dial, the cursor
[1] moves to the next mode. Menu items that
cannot be used in combination with the selected
item are displayed in dark blue.
OTurn the [PUSH] Dial >to display the
highlightened item.
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
MODE
_
To facilitate the selection of a desired function or
setup, this Camera Recorder displays various function
setups on Menus.
OWhile a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or
play back. Menus can be displayed during playback
but not during recording. The above operations can
be done using the [MENU] Button, [SET] Button
and [ITEM] Button on the Remote Controller. (-11-)
To Exit the Menu Screen
Press the [MENU] Button again.
About the Menu Mode Setting
The setting selected on the Menu will be retained
even when the Camera Recorder is turned off.
However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected
before turning off the Camera Recorder, the selected
setup may not be retained. (But, the setups of
[NEGA], [SEPIA], [MONO] or [SOLARI] (-29-) are not
retained.)
OMenu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.
[1. CAMERA SETUP]
Camera Setup Sub-Menu
[PROGRESSIVE]
Progressive Photoshot Mode -22-
[D.ZOOM]
Digital Zoom -23-
[CINEMA]
Cinema-like Format Recording -25-
[P.EFFECT]
Picture Effects -29-
[RETURN]
Returning to the Main-Menu
OIf you set [RETURN] to [YES], the menu changes
back to the Main-Menu.
[2. RECORDING SETUP]
Recording Setup Sub-Menu
[REC SPEED]
Recording Speed Mode -18-
[AUDIO REC]
Audio Recording Mode -18-
[SCENEINDEX]
Scene Index Mode -35-
[WIND CUT]
Wind Noise Reduction -25-
[ZOOM MIC]
Zoom Microphone -23-
[MIC LEVEL ADJ.]
Microphones Sensitivity Level -31-
[RETURN]
Returning to the Main-Menu
List of Menus
The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes
only, and they are different from the actual Menus.
$[CAMERA FUNCTIONS]
Camera Mode Main-Menu
CAMERA FUNCTIONS
PUSH MENU TO EXIT
1.CAMERA SETUP
2.RECORDING SETUP
3.DISPLA SETUP
4.OTHER FUNCTIONS

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List of Menus
[1. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]
Playback Functions Sub-Menu
[BLANK SEARCH]
Blank Search -34-
[SEARCH]
Index Search Mode -35-
[12bit AUDIO]
Audio Selector -38-
[AUDIO OUT]
Audio Output Mode -44-
[RETURN]
Returning to the Main-Menu
[2. DIGITAL EFFECT]
Playback Digital Effect Functions Sub-Menu
[EFFECT]
Digital Effect On/Off -36-
[EFFECT SELECT]
Digital Effect Selection -36-
[RETURN]
Returning to the Main-Menu
[3. RECORDING SETUP]
Recording Setup Sub-Menu
[REC SPEED]
Recording Speed Mode -18-
[AUDIO REC]
Audio Recording Mode -18-
[AUDIO LEVEL]
Audio Level Setting -38-
[RETURN]
Returning to the Main-Menu
[4. AV IN/OUT SETUP]
Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu
[AV JACK]
AV Socket -38-
[A.DUB INPUT]
Audio Dubbing Input -38-
[DV OUT]
Analog-Digital Conversion Output -45-
[RETURN]
Returning to the Main-Menu
[5. DISPLAY SETUP]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
OAll of the items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-
Menu are the same as those on the [DISPLAY
SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]
Main-Menu.
[6. OTHER FUNCTIONS]
Other Functions Sub-Menu
[REMOTE]
Remote Controller Mode -11-
[CLOCK SET]
Date and Time Setting -18-
[RETURN]
Returning to the Main-Menu
$[VCR FUNCTIONS]
VCR Mode Main-Menu
PUSH MENU TO EXIT
2.DIGITAL EFFECT
3.RECORDING SETUP
4.AV IN/OUT SETUP
5.DISPLA SETUP
6.OTHER FUNCTIONS
1.PLA BACK FUNCTIONS
VCR FUNCTIONS
[3. DISPLAY SETUP]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[DATE/TIME]
Date and Time Indication -41-
[C.DISPLAY]
Counter Display Mode -41-
[C.RESET]
Counter Reset -52-
OIt resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot
reset the Time Code.
[DISPLAY]
Display Mode -41-
[LCD MODE]
LCD Lighting Mode -15-
[LCD/EVF SET]
LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -15-
[RETURN]
Returning to the Main-Menu
[4. OTHER FUNCTIONS]
Other Functions Sub-Menu
[REMOTE]
Remote Controller Mode -11-
[REC LAMP]
Recording Lamp -20-
[BEEP SOUND]
Beep Sound -42-
[SHTR EFFECT]
Shutter Effect -22-
[CLOCK SET]
Date and Time Setting -18-
[SELF REC]
Recording Yourself -21-
[RETURN]
Returning to the Main-Menu

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Setting Date and Time
1Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >>
[YES].
2Press the [PUSH] Dial >to select [YEAR]/
[MONTH]/[DAY]/[HOUR]/[MINUTE] and turn to
set it to a desired value.
1Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camera
Recorder with the power turned off and then
connect to the AC Mains socket.
OAfter charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium
battery can power the clock for approximately 3
months.
3Press the [MENU] Button Bto finish setting the
date and time.
OThe clock operation starts from [00] second.
OThe Menu will disappear when the [MENU]
Button is pressed again.
OYear will cycle in the order shown below.
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
OIf the built-in battery is weak, the Date/Time
Indication becomes [--]. In this case, charge the
built-in battery.
OThe clock employs the 12-hour system.
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
B
Since the internal clock of the Camera Recorder has a
slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before
recording.
CLOCK SET
PUSH MENU TO RETURN
EAR 2002
MONTH OCT
DA 08
HOUR 10AM
MINUTE 30
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of
the clock. When the Date/Time Indication becomes [--],
the internal lithium battery is exhausted.
LP Mode
A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC
SPEED] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu.
If LP Mode is selected, the recording time
becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP Mode.
Although the image quality does not decrease with the
LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear
on a playback image, or some normal functions may
be restricted.
OThe contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not
completely compatible with other equipment.
OAudio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (-38-)
Audio Recording Mode
The sound quality of the recorded sound can be
selected with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING
SETUP] Sub-Menu.
High sound-quality recording is possible with “16 bit
48 kHz 2 track”Mode. With the “12 bit 32 kHz 4 track”
Mode, the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks
in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for
Audio Dubbing.
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Normal Recording.
OWhen walking while recording, keep both eyes
open so that you can see where you are going and
what is happening around you.
OPlace the Camera Recorder on your right shoulder
and hold it firmly with both hands.
OHold the Eyecup of the Viewfinder as close as
possible to your right eye.
OTake a firm stance with the legs slightly apart.
OFor stable images, it is recommended to use a
tripod (optional) whenever possible.
Holding the Camera Recorder for Recording
Low-Angle Recording.
Adjust the angle of the LCD Monitor according to the
position in which the Camera Recorder is held.
OIf the Camera Recorder is not held firmly in stable
position, the picture in the LCD Monitor cannot be
watched properly.
OFor easier long-angle recording, the Sub Recording
Start/Stop Button and the Sub Zoom Lever on the
front of the Camera Recorder can be used.
Recording from a high position.
For More Stable Pictures.
OStabilize the Camera Recorder by resting your
elbows on a table or other stable horizontal surface.

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Recording
1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch bto [ON].
OThe [CAMERA] Lamp `lights up.
When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE]
Switch ?set to [AUTO], the Camera Recorder
automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In
some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically
and need to be adjusted manually. (-27-, -29-)
MANUAL
PROG. AE
AUTO
?
OFF ON
CAMERA
VCR
`
b
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button a(or
Sub Recording Start/Stop Button R).
ORecording starts.
OAfter the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to
[REC].
R
a
RECORD
REC
PAUSE
PAUSE
$Recording Lamp (Tally Lamp)
The Recording Lamp 2lights up during recording and
alerts those being recorded that recording is in
progress.
OThe Recording Lamp does not light up if the [REC
LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu is
set to [OFF].
2
$To Check the Recording
By pressing the Recording Check Button [ ] D
briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play
back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.
OThe [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking,
the Camera Recorder resumes the Recording
Pause Mode.
SEARCH
D
$To View the Recorded Scene while the
Recording is Paused (Camera Search)
The recorded scene can be viewed by keep pressing
the [SEARCH –] Button Dor [SEARCH +] Button G
in the Recording Pause Mode.
OWhen the [SEARCH –] Button is pressed, images
are played back in the reverse direction.
OWhen the [SEARCH +] Button is pressed, images
are played back in the forward direction.
SEARCH
SEARCH
G
D
$To Pause the Recording
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button a(or R)
again.
The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.
OIf the Recording Pause Mode continues for more
than 5 minutes, the power is turned off
automatically for tape protection and power
conservation. To resume recording from this
condition, turn off, then turn on the power again.

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$Recording Yourself
By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it frontward
(to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the
Camera Recorder monitor the shot while recording is
in progress.
$To Finish the Recording
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch bto [OFF].
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -42-.
OWhen the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is
disabled automatically. However, when the LCD
Monitor is rotated frontward, the image is also
shown in the Viewfinder.
OIf you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor
to look like an image in a mirror, set [SELF REC] on
the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR].
Images are recorded normally and no left and right
reversal occurs.
OIf [MIRROR] is used during self-recording, only the
basic indications, such as the Recording Indication
[¥], Recording Pause Indication [¥;] and
Remaining Battery Power Indication [ ], are
displayed.
OIf a general Warning/Alarm Indication [ ] appears,
return the LCD Monitor to the original position in
order to check the specific content of the
Warning/Alarm Indication.
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Photoshot
1Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button Min the
Recording Pause Mode.
OThe Camera Recorder records a still picture for
about 7 seconds and then switches back to the
Recording Pause Mode.
OThis function may not work with some function
setups.(-64-)
This Camera Recorder can take approximately 7
seconds still pictures containing sound.
$Progressive Photoshot
With the Progressive Photoshot Function, you can
record still pictures with higher resolution than with the
normal Photoshot Function.
OWhen [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP]
Sub-Menu is set to [AUTO], the [3] Indication is
displayed. When the [3] Indication is displayed,
press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording
Pause Mode.
$Continuous Photoshot
If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [OTHER
FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON] and keep the
[PHOTO SHOT] Button pressed, the Camera
Recorder will continuously record still pictures in
approximately 0.7 seconds intervals until the button is
released. (However, this does not operate when using
Progressive Photoshot.)
OThe screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter
clicking sound is recorded.
$Digital Still Picture
When the [STILL] Button His pressed, images
become still pictures. When the button is pressed
again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.
OWe recommend that you press the [STILL] Button
first at the position where you wish to record the
picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode
and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -42-, -43-.
PHOTO SHOT
M
PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
STILL
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Zoom In/Out Functions
1For wide-angle shots (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] Lever N(or Sub Zoom Lever Q)
towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].
OZoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a
few seconds.
It gives special effects to the video by recording
objects close by or with wide-angle shot. $To Take Close-up Shots of Small
Subjects
(Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1a, the Camera
Recorder can focus on a subject that is as close as
approximately 20 mm from the Lens. With this, small
subjects like insects can be recorded.
$To Use the Zoom Microphone
Function
Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s
directional angle and sensitivity are varied for
recording sounds.
OSet [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING
SETUP] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].
OThe [Z.MIC] Indication appears. (The Indication is
for the built-in microphone.)
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.
WT
W
T
Q
N
WT
W
T
Q
N
Digital Zoom Function
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA
SETUP] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [30a] or [750a].
O30a: Digital zooming to 30a
O750a: Digital zooming to 750a
OWhen you press the [DIG.E] Button, the
Indications change in following order.
[AUTO EIS] #[AUTO EIS] + [D.ZOOM] #
[D.ZOOM] # no Indication #[AUTO EIS]...
This function is useful when you want to record close-
up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom
range of 1ato 15amagnification. With the Digital
Zoom Function, you can select a magnification of 30a
or even to 750a.
1tW
5tW
15tWT
T
T
Z.MIC
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
B
3Push the [W/T] Lever N(or Q) towards [W] or
towards [T] to zoom in or out.
To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function
Press the [DIG.E.] Button @until the [D.ZOOM]
Indication disappears.
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.
2Press the [DIG.E.] Button @until the [D.ZOOM]
Indication appears.
DIG.E.
@
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Image Stabilizer Function
1Press the [DIG.E.] Button @until the [AUTO
EIS] Indication appears.
To Cancel Image Stabilizer
Press the [DIG.E.] Button @until the [AUTO EIS]
Indication disappears.
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.
If the Camera Recorder might be shaken while
recording, the camera shake in the image can be
corrected.
OIf the Camera Recorder shakes too much, this
function may not be able to stabilize images.
Fade In/Out Functions
1Keep pressing the [FADE] Button Eduring the
Recording Pause Mode.
OThe image fades out gradually.
Fade In
Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from
a black screen at the beginning of a scene.
DIG.E.
@
AUTO EIS
FADE
E
2When the image is completely gone, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button ato start
recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button Eabout 3 seconds
after starting recording.
OThe image reappears gradually.
a
1Keep pressing the [FADE] Button Ewhile
recording.
OThe image fades out gradually.
Fade Out
Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear
gradually, leaving a black screen at the end of a
scene.
FADE
E
2When the image is completely gone, press the
Recording Start/Stop Button ato stop
recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button E.
OThe still picture cannot fade in or fade out.
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To Resume Normal Recording
Press the [BLC] Button.
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.
Backlight Compensation Function
1Press the [BLC] Button F.
OThe [ ] Indication flashes and then is
displayed.
OThe entire screen becomes brighter.
This prevents a recording subject from being recorded
darker in backlight. (Backlight is the light that shines
from behind a recording subject.)
BLC
F
To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING
SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.
Wind Noise Reduction Function
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING
SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
OThe [WIND CUT] Indication appears. (The
Indication is for the built-in microphone.)
This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting the
microphone when recording.
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
B
WIND CUT
To Cancel the Cinema Mode
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP]
>> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.
Cinema Function
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA
SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
OBlack bars appear at the top and bottom of the
screen.
This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide
screen.
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
B
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Recording in Special Situations
1Repeatedly slide the
[AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE]
Switch ?downwards from the [MANUAL]
position until a desired mode [ ], [ ], [ ],
[ ] or [ ] appears.
OThe Indication of the selected Mode appears.
(Program AE)
You can select optimal automatic exposures under
specific recording situations.
Recording in Natural Colors
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
[MANUAL].
2Press the [PUSH] Dial >.
OThe [MNL] Indication appears.
OThe [AWB] Indication appears.
(White Balance)
Depending on the scene or light condition, the
Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not
be able to bring out natural colors. In such a case, the
white balance can be adjusted manually.
When the Camera Recorder is turned on with the
Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance
Adjustment may not function properly. Please turn on
the Camera Recorder after removing the Lens Cap.
1) [ ] Sports Mode
OFor recording scenes involving quick movements,
such as sports scenes.
2) [ ] Portrait Mode
OFor bringing up people clearly from the
background.
3) [ ] Low Light Mode
OFor recording a dark scene brighter.
4) [ ] Spotlight Mode
OFor recording a subject under spotlight in a party,
theatre, etc.
5) [ ] Surf & Snow Mode
OFor recording in a glaring surrounding, such as
skiing grounds, beaches, etc.
To Cancel the Program AE Function
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to
[AUTO].
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -43-.
MANUAL
PROG. AE
AUTO
?
MANUAL
PROG. AE
AUTO
?
3Turn the [PUSH] Dial >to set a desired White
Balance Mode.
1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]
2) The white balance setting that was previously set
manually [ ]
3) Fluorescent Lamp Mode [ ]
4) Outdoor Mode [ ]
5) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp)
[]
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Turn the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication
appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE]
Switch to [AUTO].
1
1
1
1AWB
1)
4)
2)
5)
3)
1)
3)
2)
4)
5)
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>

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Adjusting White Balance Manually
1Attach the Lens Cap and zoom in until the
entire screen becomes white.
2Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
[MANUAL].
OThe [MNL] Indication appears.
White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of
light and makes adjustment so that the white color will
become pure white. The Camera Recorder
determines the hue of light that it receives through the
Lens and White Balance Sensor, thereby judging the
recording condition, and selects the closest hue
setting. This function is called Automatic White
Balance Adjustment.
For light outside the functional Auto White Balance
Adjustment range, use the Manual White Balance
Adjustment Mode.
$About White Balance Sensor
The White Balance Sensor 1determines the nature
of the light source during recording.
ODo not cover the White Balance Sensor with your
hand during recording. Otherwise, White Balance
will not function normally.
OThe red light from the Recording Lamp 2will be
reflected off your hand or object, possibly causing
the White Balance sensor to operate incorrectly and
changing the coloring.
Outside of the effective range of Automatic White
Balance Adjustment, the image will become reddish or
bluish. Even within the effective range of Automatic
White Balance Adjustment, the Automatic White
Balance Adjustment may not function properly if there
is more than one light source. In this case, adjust the
White Balance.
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
MNL
1
WT
N
MANUAL
PROG. AE
AUTO
?
3Press the [PUSH] Dial >.
4Turn the [PUSH] Dial >until the [ ]
Indication is displayed.
5Keep pressing [PUSH] Dial >until the [ ]
Indication stops flashing.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Turn the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication is
displayed. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE]
Switch to [AUTO].
OThe [AWB] Indication appears.
2
1
1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance
Adjustment on this Camera Recorder
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (Rain)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset
8) 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset
9) Halogen light bulb
10) Incandescent light bulb
11) Sunrise or sunset
12) Candlelight
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.
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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
[MANUAL].
It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects.
MANUAL
PROG. AE
AUTO
?
2Press the [PUSH] Dial >until the Shutter Speed
Indication appears.
3Turn the [PUSH] Dial >to adjust the shutter
speed.
Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment
1/60–1/8000 s
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s.
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the
shutter speed to be faster.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to
[AUTO].
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.
OThe [MNL] Indication appears.
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
MNL
1/1000
Manual Iris Adjustment
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
[MANUAL].
(F Number)
You can use this function when the screen is too
bright or too dark.
MANUAL
PROG. AE
AUTO
?
2Press the [PUSH] Dial >until the Iris Indication
appears.
3Turn the [PUSH] Dial >to adjust the iris.
Range of Iris Adjustment
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
OP (Opened)+0dB, ..., OP+18dB
When the Gain-up Mode [GAIN-UP] (-29-) is used, Iris
adjustment is by OP+15dB.
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the
image becomes darker.
When a value closer to [OP+18dB] is selected, the
image becomes brighter.
The value to which +dB is attached indicates a Gain-
up value. If this value is too large, the quality of the
image deteriorates.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to
[AUTO].
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.
OThe [MNL] Indication appears.
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
MNL
1/50
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Manual Focus Adjustment
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch ?to
[MANUAL].
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a
situation where auto focus may not function well.
MANUAL
PROG. AE
AUTO
?
2Press the [FOCUS] Button C.
OThe [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)
appears.
3Turn the Focus Ring 7o adjust the focus.
In the following cases, the Focus Ring cannot be
used.
OWhen the Menu Screen is displayed.
OWhen you are adjusting the White Balance shutter
speed or Iris.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/PROG.AE] Switch to [AUTO]
or press the [FOCUS] Button.
OThe [MNL] Indication appears.
FOCUS
C
7
MF
MNL
Picture Effect Functions
1Press the [PIC.E.] Button Auntil a desired
effect appears.
This Camera Recorder is equipped with Picture Effect
Functions that add special effects to the scene.
1) Wipe Mode [WIPE]
2) Mix Mode [MIX]
3) Strobe Mode [STROBE]
OIt records images with a stroboscopic effect.
4) Gain-up Mode [GAIN-UP]
OIt brightens images electronically.
OAdjust focus manually when using this mode.
(-29-)
5) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL]
OIt records images with a trailing effect.
6) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC]
OIt produces a mosaic-like image.
7) Mirror Mode [MIRROR]
OThe right half of an image becomes a mirror
image of the left half.
Picture Effects (With [PIC.E.] Button)
To Select a Desired Picture Effect
To Cancel the Picture Effect
Press the [PIC.E.] Button auntil the Picture effect
disappeared.
PIC.E.
A
1) WIPE 3) STROBE
4) GAIN-UP
2) MIX
5) TRAIL
6) MOSAIC 7) MIRROR

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Picture Effect Functions
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA
SETUP] >> [P.EFFECT] >> a desired Picture
Effect.
OIf the Camera Recorder is turned off, this setting
is cancelled.
1) Negative Mode [NEGA]
OThe colors of the recorded image are inverted as
seen in a negative.
2) Sepia Mode [SEPIA]
OIt records a scene with a brownish tint, like the
color of old pictures.
3) Monotone Mode [MONO]
OIt records a monotone image.
4) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI]
OIt records an image with a painting-like effect.
Picture Effects (From [P.EFFECT] Menu)
To Select a Desired Picture Effect
To Cancel the Picture Effect
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP]
>> [P.EFFECT] >> [OFF].
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.
1) NEGA 2) SEPIA
3) MONO 4) SOLARI
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
B
$Wipe Mode and Mix Mode
Wipe Mode:
Like a curtain is being pulled, the still picture of the
last recorded scene gradually changes to the moving
image of a new scene.
Mix Mode:
While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the
still image of the last recorded scene gradually fades
out.
WIPE
WIPE
WIPE
MIX
MIX
MIX
1Press the [PIC.E.] Button Auntil the [WIPE] or
[MIX] Indication is displayed.
OThe [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.
PIC.E.
A
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ato
start recording.
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ato
pause the recording.
OThe last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE]
or [MIX] Indication changes to [ ] or [ ].
MIXWIPE
4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ato
restart the recording.
OThe last image of the previous scene gradually
changes to the new scene.
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Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING
SETUP] >> [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] >> [YES].
You can adjust the microphone sensitivity for
recording.
OThe [MIC LEVEL SETUP] Menu appears.
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
B
2Press the [PUSH] Dial >to select the [MNL
(AGC*, NO-AGC)].
OThe Microphone Level Meter appears.
OAGC* : Auto Gain Control
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.
AUTO:
AGC is activated, and the recording level is
adjusted automatically. The Microphone Level
Meter does not appear.
MNL (AGC):
The desired recording level can be set. AGC will
also be activated to reduce the amount of distortion
in the music.
MNL (NO-AGC):
AGC is not activated and so natural recording can
be performed. Adjust in such a way that the sound
will not be distorted at the maximum volume level.
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
3Turn the [PUSH] Dial >to increase or decrease
the bars of the [GAIN] Indication.
OAdjust the [GAIN] value so that the last 3 Bars of
the [LEVEL (MIC)] will not light red.
(Otherwise,the Sound is distorted.)
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
MIC LEVEL SETUP
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
MODE AUTO MNL MNLŁ
(AGC)(NO–AGC)
(
dB ) –30 0 +6Ł
GAIN
|||||||||||–––
( dB ) –30 0 +6Ł
LEVEL
|||••••••••••
(MIC)

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OFF ON
CAMERA
VCR
b
CAMERA
VCR
MODE
`_
Playing Back
The recorded scene can be played back immediately
after the recording.
1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch bto [ON].
2Press the [MODE] Button _.
OThe [VCR] Lamp `lights up.
3Press the [6] Button Dto rewind the tape.
ORewind the tape to the point where you want to
start playback.
OWhen the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding
stops automatically.
To Stop Playback
Press the [$] Button E.
SEARCH
D
4Press the [1] Button Fto start playback.
OThe [!] Indication appears.
BLC
F
!
FADE
E
$Adjusting the Sound Volume
Until the [VOLUME] Indication appears, keep pressing
the [PUSH] Dial >. Then, turn the [PUSH] Dial to
adjust the volume. After the adjustment, press the
[PUSH] Dial to make the [VOLUME] Indication
disappear.
To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller,
press the [T] or [W] Button to display the [VOLUME]
Indication. Press the [T] Button to increase the volume
or press the [W] Button to decrease the volume. The
[VOLUME] Indication goes off a few seconds after the
adjustment is finished.
O
The sound volume cannot be adjusted using the
Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Function. (-36-)
OIf a cassette recorded with a copyright protection
signal is played back, the picture is distorted by
mosaic-like patterns.
OFor other notes concerning this item, see -44-.
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>

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1During playback, press the [1] Button F.
OThe [1a!] Indication appears.
1Press the [1] Button x.
2Press the [E] Button or [D] Button kon the
Remote Controller.
OThe [?!] or ["?] Indication appears.
OWhen the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion
Playback proceeds in the reverse direction.
When the [D] Button is pressed, Slow Motion
Playback proceeds in the forward direction.
Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at
approximately 1/5th of the normal speed.
Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at
approximately 1/3rd of the normal speed.
To Resume Normal Playback
Press the [1] Button x.
BLC
F
? !
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back
$Cue/Review Playback
$Variable Speed Search Function
The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can
be varied.
The following 6 playback speeds are available for the
Variable Speed Search Function in both the fast-
forwarding and rewinding directions: 1/5a(slow
playback in SP Mode only), 1/3a(slow playback in LP
Mode only), 1a, 2a, 5a, 10aand 20a.
OOn the Remote Controller this function can be done
by pressing the [VAR.SEARCH] and cursor buttons
([V,B]) .
To Resume Normal Playback
Press the [1] Button F.
ODuring Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving
images may show mosaic-pattern noise.
OThe sound is muted during search even in the
[a11] speed mode.
If the [5] Button Gor [6] Button Dis pressed
during Playback, it turns to Cue Playback Aor
Review Playback B.
OIf the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue
Playback or Review Playback until you release it.
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
SEARCH
SEARCH
G
D
Slow Motion Playback
This Camera Recorder can play back at a slow speed.
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX
SELECT
–
V
STOP INDEX
PLAY
C/REW FF/ B
x
k k
AB
2Turn the [PUSH] Dial >to select a desired
search speed.

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1Press the [1] Button x.
2Press the [;] Button u.
OThe playback image stops in the Still Playback
Mode.
3Press the [E] Button or [D] Button kon the
Remote Controller.
OWith each pressing of the [E] Button, still
pictures advance in the reverse direction. With
each pressing of the [D] Button, still pictures
advance in the forward direction. If either one of
the buttons continues to be pressed, still pictures
advance continuously 1 frame at a time until the
button is released.
To Resume Normal Playback
Press the [1] Button x.
$Jog Playback
By turning the Jog Dial ([PUSH] Dial) >of the
Camera Recorder in the Still Playback Mode, still
pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in the
forward or backward direction.
OIf the Camera Recorder is left in the Still Playback
Mode for more than 5 minutes, the Camera
Recorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the
video heads from excessive wear and tear.
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback
This Camera Recorder is capable of still picture
playback and frame-advance playback.
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
INDEX
SELECT
–
V
STOP INDEX
PLAY
C/REW FF/ B
x
u
k k
; !
BLANK
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
Finding the End of Recording
1Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK
FUNCTIONS] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].
(Blank Search Function)
The Blank Search Function aids you locate the end of
the recording on the Cassette quickly.
OThe [BLANK] Indication appears during the Blank
Search.
OApproximately 1 second before the last recorded
scene, the Camera Recorder switches to the Still
Playback Mode.
OIf there is no blank portion left on the Cassette,
the Camera Recorder stops at the end of the
tape.
To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion
Press the [$] Button.
MENU
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS
PUSH
VOL/JOG
>
B