Panasonic NV-DS88A User manual

Digital Video Camera
Operating Instructions
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT9361
Model No.
NV-DS88A
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Before Use
Information for Your Safety
Movie Camera
≥The rating plate is on the underside of the Movie
Camera.
AC Adaptor
≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor.
≥As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a
well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a
confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
ªCarefully read the Operating Instructions
and use the Movie Camera correctly.
≥Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of
use that is not in accordance with the operating
procedures explained in these Operating Instructions
are the sole responsibility of the user.
Try out the Movie Camera.
Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before recording your
first important event and check that it records properly and
functions correctly.
The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded
contents.
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of
recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Movie
Camera, its accessories or cassettes.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published
or broadcast material for purposes other than your own
private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the
purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be
restricted.
≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.
≥SD Logo is a trademark.
≥All other company and product names in the operating
instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective corporations.
Still pictures recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD
Memory Card
It may not be possible to play back the pictures on this Movie
Camera recorded on and created by other equipment or vice
versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the
equipment in advance.
Pages for reference
Pages for reference are indicated with an arrow, for
example:
(l00)
ªWARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying
interference, use only the recommended accessories
and do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user
serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS
DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN
ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.
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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety ................................................. 2
Contents.............................................................................. 3
Standard Accessories ......................................................... 4
Optional Accessories........................................................... 4
Getting Started.................................................................... 5
Viewing What Has Been Recorded..................................... 5
Controls and Components................................................... 6
Remote Controller............................................................... 8
Power Supply.................................................................... 10
Charging Time and Available Recording Time.................. 10
Lens Cap and Grip Belt..................................................... 11
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................ 11
Inserting a Cassette .......................................................... 11
Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes........ 12
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor.................................... 12
Using the Menu Screen..................................................... 13
List of Menus..................................................................... 14
Setting Date and Time....................................................... 17
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge..................................... 17
LP Mode............................................................................ 17
Audio Recording Mode...................................................... 17
CAMERA Mode
Recording.......................................................................... 18
Photoshot.......................................................................... 19
Zoom In/Out Functions...................................................... 19
Digital Zoom Function ....................................................... 20
Image Stabilizer Function.................................................. 20
Fade In/Out Functions....................................................... 20
Cinema Function............................................................... 21
Backlight Compensation Function..................................... 21
Wind Noise Reduction Function........................................ 21
Recording in Special Situations......................................... 22
Recording in Natural Colours............................................ 22
Adjusting White Balance Manually.................................... 23
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment.................................... 24
Manual Iris Adjustment...................................................... 24
Manual Focus Adjustment................................................. 24
Digital Effect Functions...................................................... 25
VCR Mode
Playing Back...................................................................... 26
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back........................... 26
Slow Motion Playback....................................................... 27
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback................................ 27
Finding the End of Recording............................................ 27
Index Search Functions..................................................... 28
Playback Digital Effect Functions...................................... 29
Playback Zoom Function................................................... 29
Playing Back on Your TV .................................................. 30
Audio Dubbing................................................................... 30
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette...................... 31
Recording the Contents of Other Equipment .................... 31
Using the DV Cable for Recording.................................... 32
Using the Automatic Printing Function.............................. 32
Personal Computer Connection Kit................................... 33
USB Connection Kit........................................................... 33
CARD Mode
Using a Card......................................................................34
Recording on a Card..........................................................34
Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape ...........................35
Playing Back a Card..........................................................36
Slide Show.........................................................................36
Editing a Slide Show..........................................................37
Creating a Title ..................................................................38
Adding a Title.....................................................................38
Protecting the Pictures on a Card......................................39
Deleting the Pictures Recorded on a Card........................39
Formatting a Card..............................................................40
Writing Printing Data on a Card.........................................40
Others
Indications..........................................................................41
Warning/Alarm Indications.................................................42
Notes and Hints.................................................................42
Cautions for Use................................................................46
Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions)........48
Explanation of Terms.........................................................49
Specifications.....................................................................51
Index..................................................................................52
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Standard Accessories
Illustrated on the left are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.
1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead (l10)
2) Battery Pack (l10)
3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l8, 9)
4) Lens Cap (l11)
5) AV Cable (l30, 31)
6) Shoulder Strap (l11)
7) Digital Video Head Cleaner (l47)
8) SD Memory Card (l34)
9) USB Connection Kit (l33)
Optional Accessories
1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD9A)
2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D08S/CGR-D120/800mAh)
3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D14S/CGP-D210/1400mAh)
4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16S/CGR-D220/1600mAh)
5) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D28S/CGP-D320/2800mAh)
6) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D53S/CGR-D815/5300mAh)
7) Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E)
8) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW3007E)
9) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3014E)
10) ND Filter (VW-LND30E)
11) MC Protector (VW-LMC30E)
12) Stereo Zoom Microphone (VW-VMS1E)
13) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)
14) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)
15) Tripod (VZ-CT55E)
16) Tripod with Remote Controller (VZ-CTR1E)
17) Editing Controller (VW-EC500E/VW-EC1E)
18) Personal Computer Connection Kit (VW-DTA10E/A/VW-DTA9E)
19) Edit Cable (VW-K8E)
20) Edit Terminal Conversion Adaptor (VW-CE1E)
21) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)
22) SD Memory Card Application Software (VW-SWA1E)
≥“TitleStudio” software for title creation, and “SD-Jukebox” software for
recording music are included. (However, this Movie Camera cannot
play back music.)
23) MultiMediaCard (VW-MMC8E/VW-MMC16E)
24) Floppy Disk Adaptor for MultiMediaCard (VW-MAF1E)
25) SD Memory Card (RP-SD008/RP-SD016/RP-SD032/RP-SD064)
26) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card (BN-SDABPE)
27) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card (BN-SDCAPE)
28) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board (VW-DTM21E)
29) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Card (VW-DTM22E)
30) DV Editing Software (VW-DTM20E)
≥Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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PUSH
CLOSE
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CAMERA
VCR
CARD P.B
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CAMERA
VCR
CARD P.B
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OPEN/EJECT
MODE
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MODE
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OFF
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STILL
STILL
OPEN
OPEN
FADE
ADE
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SERACH i
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BLC
BLC
PUSH
Getting Started
1Charge the Battery. (l10)
≥Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor.
≥Connect the AC Mains Lead. (Charging starts.)
≥When the Charge Lamp [CHARGE] goes off, the Battery is fully
charged.
2Attach the Charged Battery to the Movie Camera. (l10)
3Insert the Cassette. (l11)
≥Slide the 1Lever to the right and pull down to open the Cassette
Compartment Cover.
≥Insert the Cassette.
≥Press the [PUSH CLOSE] 2to load the Cassette.
≥Close the Lower Compartment Cover.
4Turn the Movie Camera on and start recording. (l12, 18)
≥Slide the 3 Switch to [ON]. (The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.)
≥Press the 4Button. (Recording starts.)
≥Press the 4Button again to pause the recording.
Viewing What Has Been Recorded
5Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape, and play the tape
back. (l26)
≥Slide the 5Switch. (The [VCR] Lamp lights up.)
≥Press the 6Button. (Rewind the tape.)
≥Press the 7Button. (Playback starts.)
≥Press the 8Button. (Playback stops.)
6Turn the Movie Camera off. (l12)
≥Set the 9Switch to [OFF].
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Controls and Components
1) LCD Monitor (l12, 48)
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≥Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some
tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is
not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
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2) Title Button [TITLE] (l38)
3) Card Multi-Picture Button [CARD MULTI] (l36)
4) Backlight Button [BLC] (l21)
Play Button [1] (l26, 36)
5) Still Button [STILL] (l19)
Pause Button [;] (l27, 36)
6) LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] (l12)
7) Fade Button [FADE] (l20)
Stop Button [∫] (l26, 36)
8) Forward Search Button [SEARCHi] (l18)
Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] (l26)
9) Reverse Search Button [SEARCHj] (l18)
Rewind/Review Button [6] (l26)
Recording Check Button [S] (l18)
10) Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] (l13, 22, 24, 26)
11) Menu Button [MENU] (l13)
12) Focus Button [FOCUS] (l24)
13) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MNL] (l18, 22, 23, 24)
14) Accessory Shoe
≥Accessories, such as a stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E; optional), are
attached here.
15) Lens Hood (l48)
16) Lens
17) Microphone (built-in, stereo) (l19)
18) White Balance Sensor (l50)
Remote Control Sensor (l9)
19) Recording Lamp (l18)
20) DV Terminal (i.LINK) [¥] (l32)
≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.
≥“i.LINK” is the name of connectors in accordance with IEEE1394-1995.
“¥” is a logo marked on products comforming with the “i.LINK”
specifications.
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TITLE CARD MULTI
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STILL
STILL
OPEN
OPEN
FADE
ADE
º
5
SERACH i
6
SERACH j
S
BLC
BLC
PUSH
AUT
UT
OMNL
MNL
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/V
.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/V
OL/JOG
OL/JOG
MENU
MENU
FOCUS
FOCUS
PUSH
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TAPE CARD
21) Viewfinder (l12, 48)
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≥Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some
tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not
a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
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22) Eyecup
23) Eyepiece Corrector Knob (l12)
24) Zoom Lever [W/T] (l19)
25) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l19, 34, 35, 38)
26) Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] (l10)
27) Operation Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR/CARD P.B] (l12, 18, 26, 36)
28) Battery Holder
29) Recording Start/Stop Button (l18)
30) Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE] (l12, 18, 46)
31) Shoulder Strap Holders (l11)
32) Tape/Card Photoshot Selector [TAPE/CARD] (l34)
33) Card Slot (l34)
34) Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] (l34)
35) Speaker (l26)
36) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (l34)
37) Reset Button [RESET] (l42)
38) Card Slot Cover (l34)
39) Cassette Compartment Window
40) Grip Belt (l11)
41) Cassette Holder (l11)
42) Upper Cassette Compartment Cover (l11)
43) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (l11)
44) Lower Cassette Compartment Cover
45) Tripod Receptacle
≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an optional tripod.
46) S-Video Input/Output Socket [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (l30, 31, 32)
47) Edit Socket [EDITD(MINI)] (l32)
USB Socket [DIGITAL (to USB)] (l33)
48) Microphone Socket [MIC]
≥Connect with an external microphone or audio equipment. (When this
socket is in use, the built-in microphone does not operate.)
49) Audio-Video Input/Output Socket [AV IN/OUT] (l30, 31)
Headphone Socket [PHONES] (l44)
≥Connecting an AV Cable to this socket activates the Movie Camera’s
built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc. deactivates it.
50) Digital Still Picture Terminal [D.STILL PICTURE] (l33)
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S-VIDEO IN/OUT MIC
AV OUT
V OUT
PHONES
PHONES
D.STILL
PICTURE
DIGIT
DIGIT
AL(to USB) /
AL(to USB) /
EDIT
EDIT
D
(MINI)
(MINI)
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TAPE CARD
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ZOOM
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STORE
STOP
KL
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OSD
COUNTER
V
/REW
STILL ADV
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
DATE/
TIME
RESET TITLE
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ITEM
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VAR.
SEARCH
P.B.
ZOOM
ZOOM
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STORE
STOP
KL
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OSD
COUNTER
V
/REW
STILL ADV
OFF/ON
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DATE/
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Remote Controller
Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Movie Camera,
most of the Movie Camera functions can be operated from a distance.
Buttons on the Remote Controller
1) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] (l41)
2) Indication Output Button [OSD] (l30)
3) Counter Indication Shift Button [COUNTER] (l41)
4) Reset Button [RESET] (l50)
5) Recording Button [REC] (l31, 32)
6) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (l30)
7) Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed Search Function [π,∫] (l26)
Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom Function [π,∫,∑,∏] (l29)
8) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E,D] (E: reverse, D: forward)
(l27)
9) Index Search Buttons [:, 9] (:: reverse, 9: forward)
(l28)
10) Selection Button [SELECT] (l29)
11) Store Button [STORE] (l29)
12) Off/On Button [OFF/ON] (l29)
13) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (l19, 26, 29)
14) Variable Speed Search Button [VAR.SEARCH] (l26)
15) Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] (l29)
The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding
buttons on the Movie Camera.
16) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l19, 34, 35, 38)
17) Title Button [TITLE] (l38)
18) Card Multi-Picture Button [MULTI/P-IN-P] (l38)
≥This functions in the same manner as the [CARD MULTI] Button on the
Movie Camera.
19) Rewind/Review Button [6] (l18, 26)
20) Pause Button [;] (l27, 36)
21) Stop Button [∫] (l26, 36)
22) Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (l18)
23) Play Button [1] (l26, 36)
24) Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] (l18, 26)
25) Menu Button [MENU] (l13)
26) Set Button [SET] (l13)
27) Item Button [ITEM] (l13)
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ZOOM
INDEX INDEX
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STORE
STOP
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COUNTER
V/REW
STILL ADV
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
DATE/
TIME
RESET TITLE
T
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¥REC
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VAR.
SEARCH
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ªInserting a Button-type Battery
Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-type battery.
1While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder.
2Insert the button-type battery with the imprint (i) facing
upward.
3Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller.
≥When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with a new CR2025
battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. However, it
depends on operation frequency.)
≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the battery.
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CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment
manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
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WARNING
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat
above 100xC or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out of the
reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed
call your doctor.
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ªUsing the Remote Controller
1Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote Control Sensor
of the Movie Camera and press an appropriate button.
≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within approximately 5 metres
≥Angle: Within approximately 15oin the vertical and horizontal directions
from the central axis
≥The above operative ranges are for indoor use. Outdoors or under strong
light, the Movie Camera may not operate properly even within the above
ranges.
≥Within a 1-metre range, you can also use the Remote Controller on the side
(the [MENU] Button side) of the Movie Camera.
Selecting Remote Controller Modes
When 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously, they can be operated
individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes.
≥If the Remote Controller Mode of the Movie Camera and that of the Remote
Controller do not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.
Setup on the Movie Camera:
Set [REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to the desired
Remote Controller Mode. (l13)
Setup on the Remote Controller:
[VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 1
[VCR2]: Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 2
≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced, the mode is
automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.
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MODE
MODE
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
PUSH
BATT
3
2
1
1
CGP-D14S CGP-D210
CGR-D16S CGR-D220
CGP-D28S CGP-D320
CGR-D53S CGR-D815
CGR-D08R CGR-D08S CGR-D120
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B
C
B
C
B
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B
C
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C
A
NV-DS88
1 h.
1 h 50 min.
2 h.
3 h 15 min.
5 h 20 min.
1 h 40 min. (1 h 20 min.)
50 min. (40 min.)
2 h 55 min. (2 h 25 min.)
1 h 30 min. (1 h 15 min.)
3 h 30 min. (2 h 50 min.)
1 h 45 min. (1 h 25 min.)
6 h 05 min. (5 h.)
3 h 05 min. (2 h 30 min.)
5 h 45 min. (4 h 45 min.)
11 h 30 min. (9 h 25 min.)
Power Supply
ªUsing the AC Adaptor
1Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie Camera.
2Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor.
3Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the AC
mains socket.
≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC
Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown 1.
≥Before disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON/MODE]
Switch on the Movie Camera to [OFF].
ªUsing the Battery
Before use, fully charge the Battery.
1Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it.
≥Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Input Lead is
connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect them.
≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging
starts.
≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.
2Attach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera.
Disconnecting the Power Source
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch 1to [OFF] and, while pressing the
[PUSH BATT] Button 2, slide the Battery or DC Cable upward to disconnect
it.
ªUsing the Car Battery Charger
If you use the Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E; optional), you can supply
power to the Movie Camera and charge the battery inside your car. For
further information, refer to the instruction manual of the Car Battery Charger.
≥Be sure to start the car engine before you connect the Car Adaptor Cord,
otherwise the fuse may blow.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 42.
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Charging Time and Available Recording Time
ACharging Time
BMaximum Continuous Recording Time
CIntermittent Recording Time
(Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording time with repeated
recording and stopping actions.)
≥“1h10min.”indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.
≥Battery CGR-D08R is supplied.
≥The times shown in the table are approximate times. The numbers in
parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is used. In
actual use, the available recording time may be shorter.
≥The times shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature
of 20oC and humidity of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower
temperature, the charging time may be longer.
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PUSH
CLOSE
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OPEN/EJECT
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Lens Cap and Grip Belt
To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. Adjust the length of the
Grip Belt to the size of your hand.
1Pass the longer loop of the Lens Cap Cord through the
attached eye on the Lens Cap.
2Then pass the shorter loop of the Lens Cap Cord through
the centre of the longer loop and pull tight.
3Attach the Lens Cap to the Grip Belt.
4Put your hand through the Grip Belt and adjust the length.
≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Grip Belt 1. (When you
are not recording, be sure to keep the Lens Cap attached to the Lens for
protection.)
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out of doors
to record so as to avoid dropping the Movie Camera.
1Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder
Strap Holder on the Movie Camera.
2Fold the tip of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the
Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.
≥Pull it out more than 2 cm 1from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster
so that it cannot slip off.
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Inserting a Cassette
When power is supplied to the Movie Camera, the Cassette can be taken out
without turning the Movie Camera [ON].
1Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever to the right and pull down to
open the Cassette Compartment.
2Insert a Cassette.
3Close the Cassette Compartment and lock the Cassette
Compartment by pressing the [PUSH CLOSE] mark.
4Close the Lower Cassette Compartment Cover.
ªAccidental Erasure Prevention
Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1on the cassette (by
sliding it in the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable
recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by sliding it in the
[REC] arrow direction).
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 42.
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LCD/EVF SET
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
LCD BRIGHTNESS
[-]||||----[+]
LCD COLOUR LEVEL
[-]||||----[+]
EVF BRIGHTNESS
[-]||||----[+]
180 x 90 x
1
2
1
1
1
2
OPEN
OPEN
PUSH
1, 2
31
CAMERA
VCR
CARD P.B
MODE
MODE
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting
Modes
Turn on the power first and then select modes.
ªHow to Turn on the Power
1Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the
centre button 1.
≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.
ªHow to Switch Modes
2Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch.
≥With each slide, the Mode changes.
≥The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.
ªHow to Turn off the Power
3Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] while pressing the
centre button 1.
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Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor
ªUsing the Viewfinder
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside
the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.
1Tilt the Viewfinder upward.
≥The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use.
≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder.
2Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 1.
ªUsing the LCD Monitor
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.
1
11
1Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button and, at the same time, bring
the LCD Monitor out about 90oin the direction of the arrow.
≥The Viewfinder goes off.
2
22
2Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired
recording angle.
≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180o2from the vertical
position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90o3to the
downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these
ranges will damage the Movie Camera.
Closing the LCD Monitor
Push the LCD Monitor until the [PUSH OPEN] Button is securely locked.
ªAdjusting Brightness and Colour Level
When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [YES],
the following items are displayed. (l13)
LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]
It adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.
LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]
It adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the LCD screen.
Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]
It adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.
To Adjust
Press the [PUSH] Dial and select the item to be adjusted, and then turn the
[PUSH] Dial to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication.
≥A larger number of vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or colour
saturation.
Increasing the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor
Set the [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [BRIGHT].
≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded images.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 48.
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Using the Menu Screen
To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Movie Camera
displays various function setups on Menus.
1Press the [MENU] Button.
≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the [OFF/ON/
MODE] Switch 1is displayed.
2Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired Sub-Menu.
≥Turn the [PUSH] Dial to display the highlightened item.
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.
≥With 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.
≥While 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. (l8)
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 Movie
Camera is turned off. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected
before turning off the Movie Camera, the selected setup may not be retained.
(But, the setups of [EFFECT2] (l25) are not retained.)
≥Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.
ªPicture Selection
A Picture Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations. In
this case, carry out the following procedure.
1
11
1Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select a picture.
≥The selected picture is marked by a frame 2.
2
22
2Press the [PUSH] Dial to confirm the selection of the picture.
≥After the above Picture Selectioin Procedure, carry out the various Menu
Operations. (The above procedure will not be repeated in the following
instructions.)
PICTURE
No.25 IMGA0012.JPG
2
1
MODE
MODE
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG
MENU
MENU
FOCUS
FOCUS
PUSH
2, 3, 4, 5 1
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG
MENU
MENU
FOCUS
FOCUS
PUSH
1, 2
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PROG.AE OFF 5 7
4 Ω º
RETURN ---- YES
PROGRESSIVE OFF ON AUTO
SIS
D.ZOOM
OFF ON
OFF 25 600
CINEMA OFF ON
STROBE GAINUP
TRACER MOSAIC
MIRROR
EFFECT1
B/W SOLARI
OFF WIPE MIX
EFFECT2 OFF NEGA SEPIA
RETURN ---- YES
DIGITAL EFFECT
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
RETURN
CAMERA SETUP
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
CAMERA FUNCTIONS
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
1. CAMERA SETUP
2. DIGITAL EFFECT
. CARD SETUP
4. RECORDING SETUP
5. DISPLAY SETUP
6. OTHER FUNCTIONS
7. DEMO MODE
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
REC SPEED
AUDIO REC 12bit 16bit
RETURN ---- YES
SP LP
SCENEINDEX 2HOUR DAY
WIND CUT OFF ON
ZOOM MIC OFF ON
RECORDING SETUP
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
DATE/TIME
C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY
TIMECODE
RETURN ---- YES
OFF TIME DATE
C.RESET ---- YES
DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF
LCD/EVF SET ---- YES
LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT
DISPLAY SETUP
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
REMOTE
REC LAMP OFF ON
RETURN ---- YES
VCR1 VCR2 OFF
BEEP SOUND OFF ON
SHTR EFFECT OFF ON
SELFSHOOT NORMAL MIRROR
CLOCK SET ---- YES
OTHER FUNCTIONS
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
DEMO MODE
RETURN ---- YES
OFF ON
DEMO MODE
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
18)
19)
20)
21)
22)
23)
24)
25)
26)
27)
28)
9)
10) ---- YES
CREATE TITLE
RETURN ---- YES
CARD SETUP
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
PICTURE QUALITY
FINE NORMAL ECONOMY
List of Menus
The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are
different from the actual Menus.
Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]
[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu
1) Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (l22)
2) Progressive Photoshot Mode [PROGRESSIVE] (l19)
3) Image Stabilizer [SIS] (l20)
4) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l20)
5) Cinema-like Format Recording [CINEMA] (l21)
6) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
≥If you set [RETURN] to [YES], the menu changes back to the
Main-Menu.
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu
7) Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] (l25)
8) Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] (l25)
[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu
9) Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (l34)
10) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (l38)
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu
11) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (l17)
12) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (l17)
13) Scene Index Mode [SCENEINDEX] (l28)
14) Wind Noise Reduction [WIND CUT] (l21)
15) Zoom Microphone [ZOOM MIC] (l19)
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu
16) Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME] (l41)
17) Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (l41)
18) Counter Reset [C.RESET] (l50)
≥It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot reset the Time Code.
19) Display Mode [DISPLAY] (l42)
20) LCD Lighting Mode [LCD MODE] (l12)
21) LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment [LCD/EVF SET] (l12)
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
22) Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (l9)
23) Recording Lamp [REC LAMP] (l18)
24) Beep Sound [BEEP SOUND] (l42)
25) Shutter Effect [SHTR EFFECT] (l19)
26) Date and Time Setting [CLOCK SET] (l17)
27) Self-Recording [SELFSHOOT] (l18)
[DEMO MODE] Sub-Menu
28) Demonstration Mode [DEMO MODE]
≥If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC
Adaptor was connected to the Movie Camera and the [OFF/ON/MODE]
Switch was turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette, the Movie
Camera is automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its
functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode
is cancelled. The Demonstration Mode can be started by setting
[DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the Menu. To terminate the
Demonstration Mode, insert a Cassette or set the [DEMO MODE] to
[OFF].
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DIGITAL EFFECT
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
RETURN ---- YES
EFFECT OFF ON
EFFECT SELECT
OFF WIPE MIX
STROBE NEGA SEPIA
B/W TRACER SOLARI
MOSAIC MIRROR
BLANK SEARCH ---- YES
RETURN ---- YES
RECORD TO CARD ---- YES
AUTO PRINT ---- YES
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
SEARCH PHOTO SCENE
12bit AUDIO ST1 ST2 MIX
AUDIO OUT STEREO L R
VCR FUNCTIONS
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
2. DIGITAL EFFECT
. CARD SETUP
4. RECORDING SETUP
5. AV IN/OUT SETUP
6. DISPLAY SETUP
7. OTHER FUNCTIONS
1. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
2)
1)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
OTHER FUNCTIONS
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF
RETURN ---- YES
CLOCK SET ---- YES
RECORDING SETUP
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
REC SPEED SP LP
AUDIO REC 12bit
16bit
RETURN ---- YES
DISPLAY SETUP
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE
C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY
TIMECODE
C.RESET ---- YES
DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF
LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT
LCD/EVF SET ---- YES
RETURN ---- YES
AV IN/OUT SETUP
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
AV JACK
RETURN ---- YES
OFF ON
MIC AV IN
IN/OUT OUT/PHONES
A.DUB INPUT
DV OUT
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
10)
11)
CARD SETUP
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
PICTURE QUALITY
FINE NORMAL ECONOMY
RETURN ---- YES
---- YES
CREATE TITLE
VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (l27)
2) Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (l35)
3) Automatic Printing [AUTO PRINT] (l32)
4) Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (l28)
5) Audio Selector [12bit AUDIO] (l30)
6) Audio Output Mode [AUDIO OUT] (l44)
7) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu
8) Digital Effect On/Off [EFFECT] (l29)
9) Digital Effect Selection [EFFECT SELECT] (l29)
[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu
10) Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (l34)
11) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (l38)
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu
12) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (l17)
13) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (l30)
[AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu
14) AV Socket [AV JACK] (l30, 31)
15) Audio Dubbing Input [A.DUB INPUT] (l30)
16) Analog-Digital Conversion Output [DV OUT] (l44)
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu
All 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.
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
All of the items on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu are the same as
those on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
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Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS]
[ERASE PICTURE/TITLE] Sub-Menu
1) Selecting and Erasing a Picture [ERASE PICTURE BY SELECTION]
(l39)
2) Erasing All Pictures [ERASE ALL PICTURES] (l39)
3) Selecting and Erasing a Title [ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION] (l39)
[CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu
4) Recording to Tape [RECORD TO TAPE] (l35)
5) Automatic Printing [AUTO PRINT] (l32)
6) Searching a Picture [PICTURE SEARCH] (l36)
7) Setting the Lock [FILE LOCK] (l39)
8) Setting a Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW] (l36)
9) Setting DPOF [DPOF SETTING] (l40)
10) Formatting a Card [CARD FORMAT] (l40)
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu
All 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.
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
All of the items on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu are the same as
those on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
Short-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode A
If you use the Short-Cut Menu, the Card Playback Mode Menu can be called
up quickly. Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the Short-Cut Menu, and turn the
[PUSH] Dial to select the desired Menu.
11) [PICTURE SEARCH]:
The [PICTURE SEARCH] Menu for finding pictures by number appears.
(l36)
12) [ERASE PICTURE]:
The [ERASE PICTURE] Menu for erasing the picture being displayed
appears. (l39) Use this Menu after the picture to be erased appears.
13) [FILE LOCK]:
The [FILE LOCK] Menu for avoiding accidental erasure of pictures (Lock
Setting) being displayed appears. (l39) Use this Menu after the picture
to be locked appears.
14) [DPOF SETTING]:
The [DPOF SETTING] Menu for setting DPOF to the picture displayed
appears. (l40) Use this Menu after the picture for DPOF Setting
appears.
15) [EXIT]:
It is for terminating the Short-Cut Menu.
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
RETURN ---- YES
CARD FUNCTIONS
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
1. ERASE PICTURE/TITLE
2. CARD EDITING
. DISPLAY SETUP
4. OTHER FUNCTIONS
DISPLAY SETUP
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE
C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY
TIMECODE
C.RESET ---- YES
DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF
LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT
LCD/EVF SET ---- YES
OTHER FUNCTIONS
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF
CLOCK SET ---- YES
DPOF SETTING ---- YES
CARD EDITING
PRESS MENU TO EXIT
RECORD TO TAPE ---- YES
PICTURE SEARCH ---- YES
AUTO PRINT ---- YES
RETURN ---- YES
RETURN ---- YES
RETURN ---- YES
FILE LOCK ---- YES
SLIDE SHOW ---- YES
CARD FORMAT ---- YES
ERASE PICTURE/TITLE
1. ERASE PICTURE
BY SELECTION
2. ERASE ALL PICTURES
. ERASE TITLE
BY SELECTION
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
PICTURE SEARCH
ERASE PICTURE
FILE LOCK
DPOF SETTING
EXIT
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CLOCK SET
PRESS MENU TO RETURN
YEAR 2002
MONTH 10
DAY 08
HOUR 14
MIN. 0
W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG
MENU
MENU
FOCUS
FOCUS
PUSH
1, 2 1, 3
1
1
Setting Date and Time
Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight imprecision, make
sure to check the time before recording.
1Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
2Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YEAR]/[MONTH]/[DAY]/
[HOUR]/[MIN.] and turn to set it to a desired value.
≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
3Press the [MENU] Button to finish setting the date and time.
≥The clock operation starts from [00] second.
≥The Menu will disappear when the [MENU] Button is pressed again.
≥If the built-in battery is weak, the [0] Indication 1flashes. In this case,
charge the built-in battery.
≥The clock employs the 24-hour system.
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Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the
[0] Indication flashes, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.
1Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera with the power
turned off and then connect to the AC Mains socket.
≥After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power the
clock for approximately 3 months.
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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.
≥The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely compatible
with other equipment.
≥Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (l30)
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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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STILL
STILL
OPEN
OPEN
FADE
ADE
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5
SERACH i
6
SERACH j
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BLC
BLC
PUSH
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RECORD
REC
PAUSE
PAUSE
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2
1
CAMERA
VCR
CARD P.B
MODE
MODE
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
TAPE CARD
AUT
UT
OMNL
MNL
4
CAMERA Mode
Recording
When recording with the Mode Selector Switch 1set to [AUTO], the Movie
Camera automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In some cases,
they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually.
(l23, 24)
1Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON].
≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. 2
2Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE].
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
≥Recording starts.
≥After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC]. 3
ªRecording Lamp (Tally Lamp) 4
The Recording Lamp lights up during recording and alerts those being
recorded that recording is in progress.
≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the [REC LAMP] on the
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu is set to [OFF].
ªTo Pause the Recording
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again.
The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed. 5
≥If the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 6 minutes, the power
is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. To
resume recording from this condition, turn on the power again.
ªTo Check the Recording
By pressing the [S] Button 6briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you
can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.
≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, the Movie Camera
resumes the Recording Pause Mode.
ªTo View the Recorded Scene while the Recording Is
Paused
(Camera Search)
The recorded scene can be viewed by keep pressing the [SEARCHj] Button
6or [SEARCHi] Button 7in the Recording Pause Mode.
≥When the [SEARCHj] Button is pressed, images are played back in the
reverse direction.
≥When the [SEARCHi] Button is pressed, images are played back in the
forward direction.
ªRecording Yourself
By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it frontward (to the lens side), you
can let the subject in front of the Movie Camera monitor the shot while
recording is in progress.
≥When 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.
≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in
a mirror, set [SELFSHOOT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to
[MIRROR].
Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs.
≥If [MIRROR] is used during self-recording, only the basic indications, such
as the Recording Indication [¥], Recording Pause Indication [¥;] and
Remaining Battery Power Indication [x], are displayed. 8
≥If 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.
ªTo Finish the Recording
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 42.
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PHOTO
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STILL
STILL
Photoshot
This Movie Camera can take approximately 7 seconds still pictures
containing sound.
1Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE].
2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause
Mode.
≥The Movie Camera records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then
switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.
ªProgressive Photoshot
With the Progressive Photoshot Function, you can record still pictures with
higher resolution than with the normal Photoshot Function.
≥When [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [ON]
or [AUTO], the [æ] Indication 1 is displayed. When the [æ] Indication is
displayed, press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode.
≥This function may not work with some function setups.
ªContinuous Photoshot
If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ON]
and keep the [PHOTO SHOT] Button pressed, the Movie Camera 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.)
≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is
recorded.
ªDigital Still Picture
When the [STILL] Button 2is pressed, images become still pictures. When
the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.
≥We 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.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 42.
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Zoom In/Out Functions
It gives special effects to the video by recording objects close by or with
wide-angle shot.
1For wide-angle shots (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [T].
≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds.
To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects
(Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie Camera can focus on a
subject that is as close as approximately 35 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.
≥Set [ZOOM MIC] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON]. (The
[Z.MIC] Indication is displayed. 1)
≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding
noise is too loud.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 43.
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Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects
located beyond a normal zoom range of 1kto 12kmagnification. With the
Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification of 25kor even to
600k.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
[D.ZOOM] >> [25t] or [600t].
≥25k: Digital zooming to 25k
≥600k: Digital zooming to 600k
2Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [W] or towards [T] to
zoom in or out.
To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function
Set [D.ZOOM] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
≥As the magnification of digital zoom increases, the quality of image may
deteriorate.
≥White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom range.
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Image Stabilizer Function
If the Movie Camera might be shaken while recording, the camera shake in
the image can be corrected.
≥If the Movie Camera shakes too much, this function may not be able to
stabilize images.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [SIS] >>
[ON].
≥The [[] Indication 1appears.
To Cancel Image Stabilizer
Set [SIS] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 43.
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Fade In/Out Functions
Fade In 1
Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the
beginning of a scene.
1Keep pressing the [FADE] Button during the Recording
Pause Mode.
≥The image fades out gradually.
2When the image is completely gone, press the Recording
Start/Stop Button to start recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button about 3 seconds after starting
recording.
≥The image reappears gradually.
Fade Out 2
Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually, leaving a black
screen at the end of a scene.
1Keep pressing the [FADE] Button while recording.
≥The image fades out gradually.
2When the image is completely gone, press the Recording
Start/Stop Button to stop recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button.
≥The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.
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