Digital Video Camera Model No. NV-MX8A Operating Instructions Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Before Use Information for Your Safety Pages for reference Pages for reference are indicated with an arrow, for example: (l l 00) ª WARNING 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.
Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety ................................................. 2 Contents .............................................................................. 3 Standard Accessories ......................................................... 4 Optional Accessories........................................................... 4 Getting Started .................................................................... 5 Viewing What Has Been Recorded .....................................
Standard Accessories Illustrated on the left are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.
Getting Started 1 Charge the Battery. (l 10) 1 ≥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. 2 Attach the Charged Battery to the Movie Camera. (l 10) 2 BATT. EJECT 3 Insert the Cassette. (l 11) ≥Slide the 1 Lever to open. ≥Insert the Cassette. ≥Press the 2 Button to close the Cover. 3 2 1 OPEN/EJECT 4 Turn the Movie Camera on and start recording. (l 12, 18) ≥Set the 3 Switch to [ON].
Controls and Components 2) BLC 1) 3) STILL 4) 9) FADE 5) 6) 7) 8) TITLE IN MULTI/P-IN-P 10) 11) 12) PUSH 13) 14) 17) 15) 18) FOCUS 16) 19) AUTO MNL MENU 22) 23) 24) 25) 26) 27) 28) 29) 30) 31) 20) PUSH W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG 21) 1) LCD Monitor (l 12, 53) 2) Smart Accessory Shoe ≥The Video Flash (VW-FLH3E:Optional) or the Stereo Microphone (VWVMS2E:Optional), etc. can be attached here.
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Remote Controller 1) OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP 2) 4) COUNTER RESET TITLE MULTI/ P-IN-P ´REC A.DUB V/REW PLAY FF/ 6 1 E ; INDEX STOP ZOOM 5) T W sVOL r 3) 5 6) W D STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV K SELECT º L INDEX VAR. SEARCH P.B. ZOOM STORE 7) MENU SET OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL COUNTER RESET TITLE MULTI/ P-IN-P ´REC A.
ª Inserting a Button-type Battery Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-type battery. 1 1 While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder. 2 Insert the button-type battery with the imprint (i) facing upward. 3 Insert 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.
Power Supply ª Using the AC Adaptor 1 Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie Camera. 2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor. 3 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the AC mains socket. 1 1 ≥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]. ≥It cannot be charged if DC cord is connected to AC Adapter.
Lens Cap and Grip Belt 1 2 To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. 1 Pass the longer loop of the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye on the Lens Cap. 2 Then pass the shorter loop of the Lens Cap Cord through 3 the centre of the longer loop and pull tight. 3 Attach the Lens Cap to the Grip Belt. 4 Put your hand through the Grip Belt ≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Grip Belt 1.
Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes CAMERA VCR CARD.P.B Turn on the power first and then select modes. ª How to Turn on the Power 1 Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the centre button 1 1 MODE ON OFF ≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. ª How to Switch Modes 2 Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch. 1,2,3 ≥With each slide of the Switch, the Mode switches in the order of Camera Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode. ≥The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.
Using the Menu Screen CAMERA VCR CARD.P.B To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Movie Camera displays various function settings on Menus. 1 1 Press the [MENU] Button. MODE ON OFF 1 MENU ≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch 1 is displayed. ≥When the [CAMERA] Lamp is on, the Camera Function Menu is displayed. 2 ≥When the [VCR] Lamp is on, the VCR Function Menu is displayed. 3 ≥When the [CARD P.B.
List of Menus 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) N 5½ 7¼ CAMERA SETUP PROG.AE OFF The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus. PROGRESSIVE OFF ON AUTO OFF 20 100 D.
VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS] 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS BLANK SEARCH ---- YES RECORD TO CARD ---- YES SEARCH PHOTO SCENE 12bit AUDIO ST1 ST2 MIX AUDIO OUT STEREO L R RETURN PRESS ---- YES TO EXIT MENU DIGITAL 7) 8) MENU CARD 9) 10) TO Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (l 28) Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (l 36) Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (l 29) Audio Selector [12bit AUDIO] (l 32) Audio Output Mode [AUDIO OUT] (l 48) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETUR
Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS] 1) 2) 3) ERASE CARD FILE 1.ERASE FILE BY SELECTION 2.ERASE ALL FILES 3.ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION PRESS MENU TO RETURN 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) CARD EDITING RECORD TO TAPE ---- YES AUTO PRINT ---- YES FILE FILE SEARCH LOCK - ------- YES YES SLIDE SHOW ---- YES DPOF SETTING ---YES CARD FORMAT ---- YES RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT DISPLAY SETUP DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY TIMECODE C.
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge ≥The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [0] indication is lit, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion. 1 Connect 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.
TAPE CARD CAMERA Mode 2 2 CAMERA VCR CARD.P.B Recording When recording with the Mode Selector Switch 1 set 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. (l 22, 23) 1 MODE ON OFF 3 5 PAUSE REC PAUSE RECORD 1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON]. ≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. 2 2 Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE]. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
Photoshot 2 1 PHOTO SHOT TAPE This Movie Camera can record still pictures with sound for approximately 7 seconds each on the cassette. 1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE]. (NV-MX6/ MX8 only) CARD 2 Press 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.
Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification of 20k or even to 100k. 1 AUTO MNL PUSH MENU 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG [D.ZOOM] >> [20t] or [100t]. ≥20k: Digital zooming to 20k ≥100k: Digital zooming to 100k 2 2 Push the [W/T] Zoom Lever towards [W] or towards [T] to zoom in or out.
Cinema Function This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen. 1 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON]. CINEMA ≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 1 To Cancel the Cinema Mode Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 47. 1 AUTO MNL PUSH MENU W.
Recording in Natural Colours (White Balance) Depending on the scene or light condition, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colours. (l 22, 55) In such a case, the white balance can be adjusted manually. When power is turned on with the lens cap on, the Auto White Balance adjustment may not work properly. Please turn on the Movie Camera after removing the lens cap. 2,3 1 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. ≥The [MNL] indication appears.
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects. 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. ≥The [MNL] indication appears. 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial until the [1] indication appears. 3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed. Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/50–1/8000 s The standard shutter speed is 1/50 s. Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be faster.
Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting the microphone when recording. 1 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. WIND CUT ≥The [WIND CUT] Indication 1 appears. ≥It does not work with an external microphone. ≥When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is regulated depending on the strength of wind to reduce wind noise.
Digital Effect Functions [EFFECT 1] 2) P-IN-P 1) MULTI This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene. Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 3) WIPE 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 4) MIX 6) 5) STROBE 7) 8) 6) GAINUP 7) TRACER 9) Multi Mode [MULTI] Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P] Wipe Mode [WIPE] Mix Mode [MIX] Strobe Mode [STROBE] ≥It records images with a stroboscopic effect. Gain-up Mode [GAINUP] ≥It brightens images electronically.
ª Picture-in-Picture Mode You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen. After setting [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]...... 1 Select [P-IN-P] on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu and set the position (1234) where you want to insert a small still picture. 2 Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button. 3 Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you want to capture and press the [P-IN-P] Button to insert a small still picture. 1 PUSH W.
1 VCR Mode CAMERA VCR CARD.P.B 1 Playing Back The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. MODE ON OFF 1 Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode. ≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. 1 2 Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape. 2 ≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. ≥When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically. 3 Press the [1] Button to start playback. ≥The [!] Indication 2 appears. 5 PUSH W.
Slow Motion Playback This Movie Camera can play back at a slow speed. COUNTER RESET 1 2 TITLE ¥REC A.DUB /REW PLAY FF/W 1 5 6 W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; D INDEX K STOP INDEX L SELECT ≥The [~] or [}] Indication appears. ≥When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the reverse direction, while pressing the [D] Button starts Slow Motion Playback in the forward direction. Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at approximately 1/5th of the normal speed.
Index Search Functions DATE/ TIME COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM T MULTI/ P-IN-P ¥REC A.DUB /REW PLAY FF/W 1 5 V 3 START/ STOP PHOTO SHOT 6 sVOL r OSD W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV 4 2 E ; D INDEX K STOP INDEX L SELECT ∫ 1 VAR. SEARCH P.B. ZOOM STORE MENU SET OFF/ON 2 ITEM P.B.DIGITAL A To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Movie Camera automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following.
Playback Digital Effect Functions DATE/ TIME COUNTER RESET 1 PHOTO SHOT TITLE ¥REC A.DUB /REW PLAY FF/W 1 5 6 ZOOM T MULTI/ P-IN-P V START/ STOP W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV 2 E ; D INDEX K STOP INDEX L SELECT ∫ VAR. SEARCH P.B. ZOOM STORE MENU 1 SET OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL 1 Press the [1] Button. 2 Press the [SELECT] Button of the Remote Controller to select a desired digital effect.
ª Playing back with Multi-Picture Mode Strobe Multi-Picture Mode [STROBE] 1: 4 1,3 1,2 PUSH MENU W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG 1 MULTI/P-IN-P You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures from playback video. Manual Multi-Picture Mode [MANUAL] 2: Selecting a desired still picture one at a time, you can capture 9 still pictures. Index Multi-Picture Mode ([PHOTO], [SCENE]) 3: You can capture 9 screens of pictures to which index signals have been attached. 1 Set [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT 1] >> [MULTI].
Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Movie Camera with your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. ≥Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Movie Camera and TV. 21-pin Adaptor 1 Connect the [AV OUT] Socket of the Movie Camera and the Video and Audio Input Sockets of the TV. [S-VIDEO IN] [VIDEO IN] ≥Using the AV Cable 1, make a connection with the TV. If the TV has an S-Video Socket, connect the S-Video Cable 2 (not supplied), too.
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette 21-pin Adaptor A A [VIDEO IN] [VIDEO OUT] [S-VIDEO IN] [S-VIDEO OUT] B 1, 3, 6 A [AUDIO IN] [AUDIO OUT] 2 1 1, 2, 4, 5 B B (Dubbing) After connecting the Movie Camera and the VCR as illustrated at left A, start the following procedures. ≥If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer.
Using the Automatic Printing Function 2 1 [S-VIDEO IN] 3 S-VIDEO IN/OUT (Autoprint) By connecting a Video Printer 1 equipped with a 5-pin Edit Socket and your Movie Camera, you can automatically print out the still pictures with the Photoshot Index. (l 29) After making connections in the figure, set up the Video Printer as necessary. 1 Search for the Still Picture where you want to start printing with the Automatic Printing Function.
CARD Mode 1 OPEN Using a Card Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Movie Camera lens as well as from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. The size of images that are recorded using this Movie Camera is approximately 1,080,000 pixels, and recording of images with a size that is larger than a million pixels is called mega-pixel still-picture recording.
Recording on a Card TAPE 1 2 PICTURE ª Card Photoshot(Camera Mode) CARD Recording from the Movie Camera Lens 1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD]. 2 Slide the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [PICTURE]. 3 Set [PICTURE SIZE] on the [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu to [1280k k960] or [640k k 480]. 4 Set the [PICTURE QUALITY] to desired picture quality. 5 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. MPEG4 VOICE CARD MODE PUSH 1 ≥The [ø] indication lights up in red.
ª Recording the Moving Pictures (MPEG4) TAPE 1 2 PICTURE CARD MPEG4 VOICE CARD MODE 3 1 2 3 TAPE PICTURE CARD MPEG4 VOICE CARD MODE PHOTO SHOT You can record moving pictures for e-mailing on a card. The recorded data can be played back on a PC using Windows Media Player. 1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD]. 2 Slide the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [MPEG4]. 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. ≥During recording the [MPEG4] indication appears and is lit in red.
Playing Back a Card CAMERA VCR CARD.P.B It plays back files recorded on a Card. CAMERA VCR CARD.P.B 1 Set the Movie Camera to Card Playback Mode. ≥The [CARD P.B] Lamp lights up. ≥The still picture that was recorded last on the Card is displayed. MODE ON OFF PICTURE 2 Set the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to select the type of data.
Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape TAPE PICTURE Card Images can be recorded on the Tape one at a time or all automatically. After setting to Card P.B MODE, set the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE] and carry out the following procedures. CARD To Copy 1 Picture 1 Slide the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [PICTURE] or [MPEG4]. 2 Display a desired picture. 3 Playback the desired picture to be recorded. 4 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
Slide Show The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show. Slide Show To Play Back All the Pictures Continuously 1 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >> [ALL]. 2 1 ≥But, this procedure is unnecessary when editing of a Slide Show (undermentioned reference) isn't being done. MENU 1 2 Press the [1] Button . PUSH ≥The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed. ≥All of the pictures are played back for about 5 seconds each. W.
Editing a Slide Show You can set up a Slide Show or change the content. To Select Pictures to Play Back in Your Slide Show 1 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >> [YES] >>[EDIT] >> [YES]. 2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select a picture then press it. 3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select playback order then press it. 1,5 1 MENU 1 1,2,3,4 1 PUSH 2 W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG 1,2 ≥This step is skipped when there is no picture that has set for the Slide Show.
Creating a Title CREATE You can create a title and record on a Card. TITLE 1 Camera Mode: LUMINANCE RETURN PRESS MENU TO EXIT Set the Lens to the image you want to use for creating a title. VCR Mode: Search for the image you want to use for creating a title and set the Movie Camera to the Still Playback Mode. 2 Set [CARD SETUP] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES]. 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. ≥The title is stored. ≥To perform Photoshot again, select [RETURN].
Protecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting) Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked (to prevent accidental erasure). (Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted when the Card is formatted.) PUSH W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG 1 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES]. ≥The [FILE LOCK] Menu is displayed. 2 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select [PICTURE], [MPEG4], [VOICE] or [TITLE] and press it. MENU FILE 3 Turn the Jog Dial to select the file to be locked, and press it.
Writing Printing Data on a Card (DPOF Setting) DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings), such as the number of images to be printed, can be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital Print Order Format. PUSH W.B/SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG 1 Set the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [PICTURE]. 2 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [DPOF SETTING] >> [YES] >> [VARIABLE] . ≥To print all pictures one at a time, select [ALL 1]. When all images are not printed, select [ALL 0].
Others Indications Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown on the screen. ≥Some Indications may not be displayed according to the model. r: Remaining Battery Power ≥When the battery power becomes low, the Indication changes. When the battery is discharged completely, the u (v) Indication flashes. s: (When you are using the AC Adaptor, the [s] Indication may appear, however, this is not a malfunction.) R0:45: Remaining Tape Time ≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.
UXGA UXGA UXGA UXGA VOICE UXGA VOICE UXGA UXGA ß: ßi: ßj: (Red): While Moving Picture(MPEG4) recording is activated (Red): No Card (MPEG4 Mode) (Green): While the card is being read, MPEG4 recording operation is not possible (Blue): Voice Recording Mode (Red): While Voice Recording is activated (Red): No Card (Voice Recording Mode) (Green): While the card is being read, Voice recording operation is not possible Video Flash (setting to “Normal”) Video Flash (setting to “i”) Video Flash (setting to “j”) ª
≥When opening or closing the Cassette Compartment, push down the buckle of the Grip Belt so that it does not obstruct the opening and closing of the Cassette Compartment. ≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1.7 metres or more away from the Movie Camera. ª Alarm Sounds When [BEEP SOUND] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.
≥When you set [EFFECT1] of [DIGITAL EFFECT] SubMenu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to [GAIN-UP[ or [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to [MONO]. ≥When you set the Zoom to 10k or higher ≥During Digital Still Picture Mode ≥When you display a Menu In the following cases, the [1] Indication flashes: ≥The flashing indicates thst the prviously adjusted White Balance setting is still kept. This setting will be kept until White Balance is adjusted again.
STEREO: Stereo Sound (main sound and sub sound) L: Left channel sound (main sound) R: Right channel sound (sub sound) ≥If an attempt was made to perform audio dubbing for what was recorded with [12bit] selected as the [AUDIO REC] setting, the sound played back will be set to stereo regardless of the [AUDIO OUT] setting if [12bit AUDIO] is set to [MIX]. ª Index Search Functions ≥Index Search may not be possible at the beginning of tape.
≥Mega-pixel images cannot be recorded on a cassette as a Mega-pixel picture. The following functions are not possible. ≥Digital Zoom ≥Cinema Mode ≥Digital Effects/Functions ≥Title functions (When Mega-pixel mode only) ª Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4) ª Slide Show ≥The playback time can be set from 5 to 99 seconds. ≥Perform the Slide Show Settings with your own Movie Camera. ≥Depending on the File size, it may played back longer than the setting time.
≥Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time. Wait until the [ACCESS] Lamp goes out. ª Using a Card in a Personal Computer ≥To erase pictures that you recorded on the Card by using the Moving Camera, be sure to erase them on the Movie Camera, not on the computer. ≥To use the images on a Card on a personal computer, the optional USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card (BN-SDCAPE) or PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card (BN-SDABPE) is necessary.
detergent diluted with water and afterward finish wiping with a dry cloth. ≥For storing or transporting the Movie Camera, place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn. After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detach the Battery from the Movie Camera or pull out the AC Mains Lead from AC mains socket. ≥If the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera, the tape sags and deteriorates.
Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use Be sure to detach the Battery from the Movie Camera. (If it is left attached to the Movie Camera, a minute amount of current is consumed even when the Movie Camera power is off.) If the Battery is left attached to the Movie Camera for a long time, over discharge takes place. The Battery may become unusable after it is charged. Disposing of an Unusable Battery ≥The Battery has a limited life. ≥Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.
≥Do not attach other conversion lenses in front of the Lens Hood; there is no mount to be used for the attachment. ≥When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3714ME; optional), Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW3707ME; optional), MC Protector (VW-LMC37E; optional), or ND Filter (VW-LND37E; optional), first of all, turn the Lens Hood counterclockwise. If the MC Protector or ND Filter is used, the Lens Hood can be mounted on the filter.
4: Sounds cannot be played back. 4-1: Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu set to [ST2]? To play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (l 32) 4-2: Is the Variable Speed Search Function working? Press the [1] Button to cancel the Variable Speed Search Function. (l 27) Card 1: Recorded images are not beautiful.
2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape position from which you want to play it back later. (l 8, 14) 3 Start playback or recording. 4 After playback or recording has finished: Press the [MODE] Button to set the Movie Camera to VCR Mode. ≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. 5 Rewind the tape. ≥The tape automatically stops approximately at the position where the counter was set to zero. Stopping editing automatically during audio dubbing 1 Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >> [MEMORY].
Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 7.9/7.2 V Recording 2.9 W (When using Viewfinder) 3.6 W (When using LCD Monitor) Recording 3.3 W (When using Viewfinder) 4.
Index ªA AC Adaptor............................................................. 10 & 52 Audio Dubbing................................................................ 32 Auto Focus ..................................................................... 55 Automatic Printing .......................................................... 34 ªB Black & White Mode....................................................... 25 Blank Search..................................................................
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