Panasonic PV-DV950 User manual

Panasonic
PV-DV950 Operating Instructions
Model No. PV-DV950
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DIGITAL 6

Things You Should Know
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Safety Precautions
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK.DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL
This symbol warns the user that
uninsulated voltage within the unit
may have sufficient magnitude to
cause electric shock. Therefore, it is
dangerous to make any kind of
contkct with any inside part of this
unit.
This symbol alerts the user that
important literature concerning the
operation and maintenance of this
unit has been included. Therefore, it
should be read carefully in order to
avoid any problems.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD
AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
FCC Warning:Any unauthorized changes
or modifications to this
equipment would void the
user's authority to operate.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with Part 15of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference when operated in aresidential
environment.
If this equipment does cause interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, use the equipment in another location
and/or utilize an electrical outlet different from
that used by the receiver.
If necessary, consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help. You
may find the booklet, 'Something About
Interference' available from FCC local regional
offices helpful.
The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover.
Your -|XTPalmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode only.
This Palmcorder is equipped with the HQ System to provide excellent video pictures. It is recommended that
only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in VCR machines with the "iv mark be
used.

Important Safeguards
1.Read Instructions —All the safety and
operating instructions should be read
before the unit is operated.
2. Retain Instructions —The safety and
operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings —All warnings on the unit
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions —All operating and
maintenance instructions should be
followed.
5. Cleaning —Unplug this video unit from
the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use adry cloth
for cleaning.
6. Attachments —Do not use attachments
not recommended by the video product
manufacturer as they may be hazardous.
7. Water and Moisture —Do not use this
video unit near water —for example near
abath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in awet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.
8. Accessories —Do not place this video unit
on an unstable cart, ^^^^
stand, tripod, bracket, ^f^^^
or table. The video M^tt\
unit may fall, causing m?*%R^
serious injury to achild ^bhA^F
or adult, and serious -J-Jmm—
damage to the unit.
Use only with acart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the video unit.
Any mounting of the unit should follow the
manufacturer's instructions and should
use a mounting accessory recommended
by the manufacturer. An appliance and
cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
9. Ventilation —Slots and openings in the
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the video unit
and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered.
Never place the video unit on abed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface, or near or
over aradiator or heat register. This video
unit should not be placed in abuilt-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer's instructions have been
adhered to.
10. Power Sources —This video unit should
be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your
appliance dealer or local power company.
For video units intended to be operated
from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
11.Grounding or Polarization —This video
unit may be equipped with either a
polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating Current)
line plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other) or 3-wire grounding type
plug, aplug having athird (grounding) pin.
The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is asafety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
If the plug still fails to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into
agrounding type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outtet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding type plug.
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Important Safeguards
12. Power-Cord Protection —Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords of plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the unit.
13.0utdoor Antenna Grounding —If an
outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the video unit, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Part 1of the Canadian Electrical Code, in
USA Section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode.
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE <NEC ART 250'PART H)
14. Lightning —For added protection of this
video unit receiver during alightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the video unit due to lightning
and power-line surges.
15. Power Lines —An outside antenna
system should not be located in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits
as contact with them might be fatal.
16.0verloading —Do not overload wall
outlets and extension cords as this can
result in arisk of fire or electric shock.
17.0bjects and Liquids —Never push objects
of any kind into this video unit through
openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could
result in afire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind onto the video unit.
18. Servicing —Do not attempt to service this
video unit yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service —Unplug this
video unit from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or
objects have fallen into the video unit.
c. If the video unit has been exposed to
rain or water.
d. If the video unit does not operate
normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating
instructions, as an improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by
aqualified technician to restore the
video unit to its normal operation.
e. If the video unit has been dropped or
the cabinet has been damaged.
f.When the video unit exhibits adistinct
change in performance —this indicates
aneed for service.
20. Replacement Parts —When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
21 .Safety Check— Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this video unit, ask the
service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the video unit is
in safe operating order.
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Important Safeguards
Precautions
USE &LOCATION
•TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your
Camcorder and power supply should not be
exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect
the power supply or operate your
Camcorder if it gets wet. Your Camcorder
has been designed for outdoor use,
however it is not designed to sustain direct
exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand,
dust, or adirect splashing from apool or
even acup of coffee. This action could
permanently damage the internal parts of
your Camcorder. Do not attempt to
disassemble this unit. There are no user
serviceable parts inside. Unplug your
Camcorder from the power supply before
cleaning.
•DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT
THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
•DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH
THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN
AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF
•DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER
TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ...
Such as, in direct sunlight, inside aclosed
car, next to aheater, etc... This action
could permanently damage the internal
parts of your Camcorder.
•AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly
moved from acold place to awarm place,
moisture may form on the tape and inside
the unit.
•DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR
THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON
WHEN NOT IN USE.
•STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ...
Store and handle your Camcorder in a
manner that will not subject it to
unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and
striking). Your Camcorder contains a
sensitive pick-up device which could be
damaged by improper handling or storage.
CARE
•TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do
not use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning your Camcorder body.
•TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch
the surface of the lens with your hand. Use
acommercial camcorder lens solution and
lens paper when cleaning the lens.
Improper cleaning can scratch the lens
coating.
•TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR
CAMCORDER ... Before handling your
Camcorder, make sure your hands and face
are free from any chemical products, such
as suntan lotion, as it may damage the
finish.
-5-

Contents
Before Recording
Standard Accessories 7
Controls and Components 8
The 2Types of Power Supplies 11
Supplying Power from an AC Outlet 1
1
Supplying Power with the Battery 12
Inserting the Cassette 14
LP Mode 14
Using the Finder 15
Using the LCD Monitor 15
Using the Lens Cap 16
Adjusting the Grip Belt 16
Attaching the Shoulder Strap 16
Recording 17
Checking If the Picture Is Recorded
{Recording Check) 18
Recording Yourself (Recording with
the LCD Monitor Facing Forward) 19
Manually Focusing on the Subject (Manual Focus) 20
Enlarging Your Subject or Widening
the Recording Angle (Zooming In/Out) 21
Using the Movie Camera as a Digital Still Camera
(Photoshot) 22
Recording in the Wide Mode (Wide Mode) 23
Recording with Minimized Camera Shake
(Electronic Image Stabilizer) 24
Recording Still Pictures 24
Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on
the Movie Camera (Playback) 25
Adjusting the Sound Volume 25
Searching for aScene You Want to Play Back 26
Playing Back in Slow Motion (Slow Motion Playback). ...27
Playing Back Still Pictures
and Advancing Them One by One
(Still Playback/Frame Advance Playback) 28
Playing Back on aTV
(With the Docking Station Attached) 29
After Use 30
Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording
Pause (Camera Search) 31
Searching for the End of the Recorded Part
on aCassette (Blank Search) 32
Searching for the Beginning of Recorded Scenes
Marked with Index Signal (Index Search) 33
Fading In/Out 36
Recording in Various Situations (Programe AE) 37
Recording with Special Functions (Digital Functions) ....38
Wipe Mode 40
Mix Mode 41
Recording with Natural Colors (White Balance) 42
Adjusting the White Balance Manually 43
Adjusting the Shutter Speed Manually 44
Adjusting the Iris (F Number) Manually 45
Recording with Fixed Brightness (AE Lock) 46
Other Convenient Functions 47
Adding New Sound on aRecorded Cassette
(Audio Dubbing) 49
Remote Controller 50
Replacing the Button-type Battery 53
Using the Remote Controller 54
Copying onto an S-VHS (or VHS) Cassette
(Dubbing) 55
Using with Digital Video Equipment (Recording) 57
PC Connection 58
Copying with the Help of an Editing Controller 59
Using the Movie Camera with aVideo Printer 60
Optional Accessories 61
Using the Menu Screen 62
Menu Functions 63
Setting the Date and Time 66
Adjusting the LCD Monitor 68
Cautions for Use 69
Condensation 70
Video Head Clogging and Remedy 70
Optimum Use of the Battery 70
Precautions for Storage 71
LCD Monitor and Lens Hood 72
Cleaning the Finder 72
Repeat Playback 72
Glossary 73
Digital Video System 73
Focus 73
White Balance Adjustment 74
Color Temperature 75
Time Code 76
Memory Stop Function 76
Indications on the LCD Monitor/in the Finder 77
Before Requesting Service (Problems &Solutions) 83
Specifications 85
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gula Para Uso Rapido 86
Warranty 90
Service Center List 91

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Standard Accessories
1. AC Adaptor (-» 11,12)
To supply power to the Movie Camera.
To charge the Battery.
DC Input Cable and AC Power Cord
(-Ml, 12)
To connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera and
to an AC Outlet.
2. Lithium Ion Battery Pack {-> 12)
To supply the Movie Camera with power.
3. Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery
(-»50, 51,52, 53)
4. Docking Station (-» 29, 30, 55)
Equipped with AV Jacks, Edit Jack and Headphones
Jack.
5. Shoulder Strap (-M6)
6. Lens Cap (-» 16)

Controls and Components
OReverse Search Button/Rewind/Review
Button/Recording Check Button [«]
(-M8,25,26,31)
©Forward Search Button/Fast Forward/
Cue Button [] (-> 26, 31)
0Still Button/Pause Button [II] (-* 24, 28)
OFade Button/Stop Button [] (-» 25, 36)
0Play Button [] (-» 25)
©Multi-Function [PUSH] Dial (-> 23, 24, 25, 28,
32, 37, 39, 44, 45, 62, 66, 68)
OMode Selector [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK]
(-* 17, 20, 37, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
0Menu Button [MENU] 23, 24, 32, 37, 39,
40, 41,62, 66)
0White Balance Button [W.B] (-» 42, 43)
<D LCD Monitor (-> 15)
$Speaker (-» 25)
©Finder (-> 15)
<& Eyepiece Corrector Knob (-> 15)
<D VCR (Playback) Mode/Camera (Recording)
Mode Button (and Lamps) (-> 17, 25)
<B Recording Start/Stop Button (-* 17)
<D Power Switch [POWER ON/OFF] (- 15, 17)
©Cassette Compartment Close Button
[PUSH TO CLOSE] (-> 14)
(D Grip Belt (- 16)

©Zoom Lever [W7T] (- 21)
©Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (-» 22)
©LCD Monitor Open Lever [LCD OPEN]
(-M5)
©DV Terminal [DV IN/OUT] (-> 57)
To input/output digital signals.
Connect it to digital video equipment with IEEE1 394-
compatible DV input/output terminal.
©Battery Compartment Cover Open Lever
[BATT DOOR OPEN] (-> 12)
©Cassette Eject Button [TAPE EJECT] (-» 14)
©Cassette Compartment (- 14)
©Cassette Compartment Window 14)
©Accessory Shoe
To Attach the Stereo Zoom Microphone (optional).
©Shoe Cover
When using the Shoe, remove the Shoe Cover by
sliding it in the direction of the arrow.
©Battery Eject Lever (-> 12)
©Cover for DC Input Cable Slot 11)

$Shoulder Strap Holders (-» 16)
©Microphone Jack [EXT MIC]
To connect an external microphone or audio
equipment. (Connecting to this jack deactivates the
built-in microphone.)
Jack:
Impedance:
Type:
Sensitivity:
Power Source
for Microphone:
©Lens
©Support Leg {-» 25)
©Tripod Receptacle
To mount the Movie Camera on an optional tripod.
©Multi Terminal [MULTI] (-» 29, 55)
©Remote Control Sensor (-» 54)
CD Focus Button [FOCUS] (- 20)
©Microphone (built-in, stereo)
CD Manual Focus Ring (-» 20)
©Lens Cap 30, 43)
<B White Balance Sensor (-» 74)
<E) Tally LED (-» 17)
M3-type
Less than 4.7 kohm
Stereo
(When connecting a
mono microphone, no
sound is recorded on the
right channel.)
Approx. -50 dB
Not available

The 2Types of Power Supplies
1)AC Adaptor (supplied) to supply power from an AC
Outlet
2) Battery (supplied) (-» 12)
Supplying Power from an AC Outlet
1Slide the [BATT DOOR OPEN] Lever
upward to open the Battery
Compartment Cover.
2Insert the battery-shaped connector of the
DC Input Cable Ointo the Movie Camera.
Pull back the Cover for the DC Input Cable Slot ©
and lift it. Pass the DC Input Cable through the slot
and close the Battery Compartment Cover.
3Connect the other end of the DC Input
Cable to the AC Adaptor.
4Connect the AC Power Cord to an AC
Outlet.
+Before disconnecting the AC Power Cord, set the
[POWER ON/OFF] Switch to [OFF].
+if you use the Movie Camera for along time, it
becomes warm. However, this Is normal.

Supplying Power with the Battery
The Battery was only minimally charged before shipping.
Therefore, fully charge it before you use it for the first
time.
1Place the Battery on the AC Adaptor as
shown above and slide it horizontally
until it stops.
2Connect the AC Power Cord to an AC
Outlet.
3When all four Charge Lamps on the AC
Adaptor are lit, charging is finished.
4Remove the Battery by sliding it in the
opposite direction of Step 1above.
•Also disconnect the AC Power Cord.
5Slide the [BATT DOOR OPEN] Lever.
6Open the Battery Compartment Cover.
7Insert the Battery with Opointing
inside.
8Close the Battery Compartment Cover
so that it locks with aclick.
Removing the Battery
Open the Battery Compartment Cover and push the
Battery Eject Lever ©.
+Hold your hand over the Battery Compartment to
prevent the Battery from dropping.
Before removing the Battery, set the [POWER
ON/OFF] Switch to [OFF].
Caution
Be sure to insert the Battery with the [A] mark pointing
into the Movie Camera. If you insert it with the mark
pointing outside, it could damage the Movie Camera.
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Charging Time and Maximum Time for
Continuous Recording
Battery No. Charging Time Max. Continuous
Recording Time
Supplied 80 min. 85 min. (70 min.)
(The times shown in the above chart are approximations.
The figures in parentheses show the recording time when
using the LCD Monitor.)
The times listed above for your information indicate the
duration of recording performed at an ambient
temperature of 20°C and 60% relative humidity. The
charging time may be longer when you charge the
Battery at higher or lower temperature.
+During use and charging, the Battery becomes warm.
The Movie Camera, too, becomes warm during use.
+When you repeatedly stop and restart recording, the
recording time per Battery is shorter than listed above.
•If you do not use the Battery for along time, please
read the Precautions for Storage (+ 71).
When the Charge Lamps Flash
When the internal temperature of the Battery or the
ambient temperature is extremely high or low, the Charge
Lamps on the AC Adaptor flash.
When the Charge Lamps flash slowly
The Battery is being charged, but charging takes longer
than normally.
When the Charge Lamps flash in pairs
Charging is not possible. When the temperature becomes
appropriate for charging, the Charge Lamps stop flashing
and charging starts.
Using the Charge Confirmation Marker
You can use this marker to easily distinguish between
charged and discharged Batteries.
For example, slide the knob so that the red dot (•) Ois
visible after the charging is completed.

Inserting the Cassette
1Slide the [TAPE EJECT] Lever O
upward to open the Cassette
Compartment.
2Insert the cassette.
Insert the cassette with its window in position Q.
3Close the Cassette Compartment and
press the [PUSH TO CLOSE] Button to
lock the Cassette Compartment.
•If the Movie Camera is supplied with power, the above
operation step 1can be operated without turning on the
Movie Camera.
•When opening or closing the Cassette Compartment,
push down the Grip Belt so that it does not obstruct
the opening and closing of the Cassette Compartment.
Otherwise the Grip Belt may prevent the Cassette
Compartment from opening completely, or it may get
caught under the Cassette Compartment Cover and
prevent it from closing property.
+When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in the
right direction and then push in straight down until it
stops.
•When you insert acassette onto which you have
recorded before, use the Camera Search Function
(-¥ 31) to search for the position from which you want
to continue recording.
•When you insert anew cassette, rewind the tape to the
beginning before starting to record.
Preventing Accidental Erasure of Recordings
Opening the cassette's erasure prevention slider ©
(sliding it in the direction of the [SAVE] arrow) prevents
recording. To record again, close the erasure prevention
slider (slide it in the direction of the [REC] arrow).
LP Mode
The desired recording speed can be selected with
[REC-SPEED] on the Menu. (- 62,63)
If you select the LP Mode, the possible recording
time is 1.5 times as long as in the SP Mode.
Recording in the LP mode does not deteriorate the
picture quality. However, the playback picture may
contain mosaic-like patterns and certain functions may be
restricted.
•In the following cases, mosaic-like patterns may appear
in the playback picture, or the picture may not be
played back correctly:
•When acassette recorded in the LP Mode on this Movie
Camera is played back on other digital video equipment.
•When acassette recorded in the LP Mode on other
digital video equipment is played back on this Movie
Camera.
•When acassette recorded in the LP Mode on this Movie
Camera is played back on digital video equipment not
featuring the LP Mode.
•In the Slow Motion or Frame Advance Playback Mode.
(-» 27, 28)
•When using the Camera Search Function. (-» 31)
•As the recording track width in the LP Mode is smaller
than the head width, recording new sound onto an
already recorded cassette (audio dubbing) (-» 49) is
not possible.
NOTE
Concerning extended-play mini DV cassette tapes
(standard play: 80 minutes/long play: 120 minutes)
Please take note that extended-play mini DV cassette
tapes (80 minutes in standard play mode; 120 minutes
in long play mode) cannot be used with aDVCPRO or
DVCPRO50 format VTR.
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Using the Finder
Before using the Finder, adjust it to your eyesight so that
the indications in the Finder are clear and easy to read.
1Set the [POWER ON/OFF] Switch to
[ON].
2Slide the Finder backward.
The angle of the Finder can be adjusted upward.
However, be sure to slide the Finder backward until it
stops, before turning it upward.
•Be careful not to get your fingers pinched when
turning the Finder upward.
3Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece
Corrector Knob Q
You can adjust the brightness of the Finder on the
Menu. (- 62-65, 68)
Using the LCD Monitor
It is also possible to record while viewing the picture on
the opened LCD Monitor.
HSet the [POWER ON/OFF] Switch to
[ON].
%Push the [LCD OPEN] Lever and turn
out the LCD Monitor approximately 90°
in the direction of the arrow.
The Finder turns off.
Adjusting the Angle
$3 Adjust the angle of the LCD Monitor
according to the desired recording
angle.
+The LCD Monitor rotates upward amaximum of
180° ©and downward amaximum of 90° 0from
its normal vertical position. Trying to forcefully
rotate it beyond this range could seriously damage
the Movie Camera.
•You can adjust the color level and brightness of the
LCD Monitor on the Menu. (- 62-65, 68)
Closing the LCD Monitor
Push the LCD Monitor until the [LCD OPEN] Lever clicks. -| ^

Using the Lens Cap
1Open the end of the Grip Belt and pull it
through the loop of the Lens Cap's
string.
Before you start recording, remove the Lens Cap.
2You can hook the removed Lens Cap
onto the Grip Belt.
When not actually recording, always attach the Lens
Cap to the Lens to protect it.
Adjusting the Grip Belt
You can adjust the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.
3Open the Grip Belt Cover and adjust
the length of the Grip Belt.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Before you go recording outside, we recommend that you
attach the Shoulder Strap to prevent the Movie Camera
from dropping accidentally.
4Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap
through the Shoulder Strap Holder on
the Movie Camera.
5Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap back
and pull it through the Shoulder Strap
Length Adjuster.
Pull it out more than 2cm Ofrom the Shoulder Strap
Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.
6Pull the other end of the shoulder Strap
through the metal ring attached to the
Grip Belt.
7Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap back
and pull it through the Shoulder Strap
Length Adjuster. -16-

Recording
When the Mode Selector is set to [AUTO] O. y°u can
simply turn on the Movie Camera and press the
Start/Stop Button to start recording, and the focus and
white balance are adjusted automatically.
•Depending on the light source and recording situation,
correct automatic focusing and white balance
adjustment may not be possible. In such cases, adjust
them manually.
Focus: {-¥ 20); White Balance: 42, 43)
1Set the [POWER ON/OFF] Switch to
[ON].
The [CAMERA] Lamp lights. 0
2Press the Start/Stop Button.
Recording starts.
The [RECORD] Indication appears briefly and then
changes to [REC]. ©
3To pause recording:
Press the Start/Stop Button again.
The [PAUSE] Indication appears. Q
4To finish recording:
Set the [POWER ON/OFF] Switch to
[OFF]-
+If you leave the Movie Camera in the Recording
Pause Mode for more than 5minutes, It
automatically switches off to protect the tape and
to conserve battery power. To resume recording
from this condition, set the [POWER ON/OFF]
Switch to [OFF] and then to [ON] again.
Tally-LED
The Tally LED ©lights during recording to indicate that
recording is being performed.
If you select [OTHERS] on the Menu and then set
[TALLY-LED] to [OFF], the Recording Lamp does not
light. (-» 62-64)
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Checking If the Picture Is Recorded
(Recording Check)
To play back the final few seconds of the last recorded
scene in the Recording Pause Mode.
1Press the Reverse Search Button
Obriefly in the Recording Pause Mode.
The [CHKJ Indication ©appears.
After checking, the Movie Camera returns to the
Recording Pause Mode.
+For Recording Check, the Movie Camera must be in
the same mode (SP or LP) as used for recording,
otherwise the playback picture is distorted.

Recording Yourself
(Recording with the LCD Monitor Facing Forward)
This makes it possible to record yourself while viewing
the picture on the LCD Monitor or to show the persons in
front of the Movie Camera the picture being recorded.
1Open the LCD Monitor and turn it so
that it faces forward (lens side).
Opening the LCD Monitor automatically turns off the
Finder. However, when you turn the LCD Monitor
forward, the picture also appears in the Finder.
This lets you aim the Movie Camera and view the
picture in the Finder, while the persons in front of the
Movie Camera can check the picture on the LCD
Monitor during recording.
Mirror Mode
When recording yourself with the LCD Monitor facing
forward, the picture as it is being recorded might look
unusual to you. If you prefer seeing yourself on the LCD
Monitor the way you see yourself in amirror, select the
Mirror Mode:
Selecting [OTHERS] on the Menu and then setting
[SELF-REC] to [MIRROR] reverses the picture on the
LCD Monitor and shows it as a mirror-image.
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However, even if you have selected the Mirror Mode, the
picture is recorded in the normal way.
In the Mirror Mode, only the following indications are
displayed.
•: Recording
II: Recording Pause
ir^wA :Remaining Battery Power
When the General Warning/Alarm Indication [I]appears,
turn the LCD Monitor backward so that you can confirm
the actual Warning/Alarm Indication.

Manually Focusing on the Subject
(Manual Focus)
This makes it possible to adjust the focus manually for
subjects and recording situations for which automatic
focusing is not precise.
1Set the Mode Selector to [MANUAL].
The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Press the [FOCUS] Button to make the
[MF] Indication Oappear.
3Turn the Manual Focus Ring on the
Lens to adjust the focus.
Changing Back to Automatic Focusing
Keep the [FOCUS] Button pressed until the [MF]
Indication disappears.
Hint for Manual Focus Adjustment
+lf you adjust the focus in the wide-angle setting, the
subject may go out of focus when you enlarge it.
Therefore, enlarge the subject ©before you adjust the
focus, so that the picture remains focused when you
zoom out 0.
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