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Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS400EB

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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400EB.book 1 ページ２００４年６月３日　木曜日　午後２時７分

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400EB.book 1 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 R Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera Model No. NV-GS400EB Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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400EB.book 2 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
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400EB.book 3 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 ≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A. ≥SD Logo is a trademark. ≥Leica is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. ≥All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations.
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00EB.book 4 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Contents Information for Your Safety.............................. 2 Before Use Standard Accessories...................................... 5 Optional Accessories....................................... 5 Controls and Components............................... 6 The Remote Controller .................................... 9 Power Supply ................................................ 10 Charging Time and Available Recording Time ...........................
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400EB.book 5 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Before Use Before Use ª Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre ≥For UK customers: 08705 357357 ≥For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333 ≥Visit our website for product information ≥E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.
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400EB.book 7 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Before Use (37) (40)(41)(42)(43) (49) S (38) ON (46) FF (47) (37) USB Socket [ ] -52(38) Socket for Free Style Remote Controller with Mic [REMOTE] -22- Microphone Socket [MIC] ≥When connecting an external microphone or audio equipment to this socket, the built-in microphone does not operate. -62≥When connecting the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic to this socket and the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in microphone does not operate.
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400EB.book 8 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Before Use (60) DV Terminal [DV] -48-, -49- ≥Connect this to the digital video equipment. (77) (78) ª Remote Controller (79) (80) (81) (82) Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the Movie Camera functions can be operated from a distance. OSD DATE/ TIME DISPLAY RESET PHOTO SHOT MULTI/ P-IN-P ¥REC A.
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400EB.book 9 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Before Use (92) Microphone Switch Button [TALK] -22- ≥When the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic is connected to [REMOTE] Socket and the [TALK] Button is pressed, the narration microphone is activated and the built-in microphone on the Movie Camera is deactivated. (93) Clip ≥Insert the plug securely into the [REMOTE] Socket as far as it will goes. A loose connection will spoil normal operation.
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400EB.book 10 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Before Use 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 [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the desired Remote Controller Mode.
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400EB.book 11 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Before Use Charging Time and Available Recording Time CGA-DU14 A B C CGA-DU21 A B C 2h45min. 2h.(1h30min.) 1h.(45min.) 3h55min. 3h.(2h15min.) 1h30min.(1h10min.) A Charging Time B Maximum Continuous Recording Time C Intermittent Recording Time (Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording time with repeated recording and stopping actions.) “1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes. ≥Battery CGA-DU14 is supplied.
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400EB.book 12 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Before Use 4 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist. 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. 1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder (57) on the Movie Camera. ≥Reattach the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt Attachment until it clicks.
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400EB.book 13 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Before Use 4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover. ª [ACCESS] Lamp (11) (11) ACCESS ª Accidental Erasure Prevention Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow direction).
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400EB.book 14 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Before Use : Tape Recording Mode Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape. Also, you can record still pictures on the card simultaneously during recording on a tape. : Tape Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape. : Card Recording Mode Use this mode when recording still picture on a card. : Picture Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card.
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400EB.book 15 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Before Use Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS] Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder. To Adjust Press the [;/∫] Button and select the item to be adjusted, and then press the [6/5] Button 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.
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400EB.book 16 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Before Use ª File Selection in the Picture Playback Mode A File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out the following procedure. 1 Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button and select a file. ≥The selected file is marked by a frame. PICTURE No.25 100-0012 2 Press the [ENTER] Button (19) to confirm the selection of the file. ≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry out the various Menu Operations.
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400EB.book 17 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Before Use [C.DISPLAY] Counter Display Mode -55[C.RESET] Counter Reset -71≥It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot reset the Time Code.
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400EB.book 18 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Before Use [C.RESET] Counter Reset -71[REC DATA] Camera Data ≥If you set [REC DATA] to [ON], the settings (shutter speed, iris and white balance settings (-30-), etc.) used during the recordings are displayed during playback. [---] appears on the display when there is no data or during Slow Motion Playback, Still Advance Playback or Variable Speed Search.
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400EB.book 19 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Before Use [REC LAMP] Recording Lamp -21[BEEP SOUND] Beep Sound -57[CLOCK SET] Date and Time Setting -19[INITIAL SET] Initial Setting Mode -56- 7) [INITIAL] Initial Setup Sub-Menu [AV JACK] AV Socket -69[REMOTE] Remote Controller Mode -10- ª Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before recording. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
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400EB.book 20 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Before Use Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Audio Recording Mode The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [0] or [--] Indication flashes, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion. The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu. High sound-quality recording is possible with “16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode.
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400EB.book 21 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Recording Mode Recording Mode Recording on a Tape 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [ON]. When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ]. When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) set to [AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjusts the focus and white balance.
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400EB.book 22 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Recording Mode ª Finding the End of Recording (Blank Search Function) The Blank Search Function aids you to locate the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]. STILL ENTER (16) FADE MENU ≥The [BLANK] Indication appears during the Blank Search.
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400EB.book 23 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Recording Mode 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [REC MODE] >> [FRAME]. When recording in the Card Recording Mode: 1 Set the Mode Dial (44) to Card Recording Mode. PC (16) S STILL (44) ENTER D FADE MENU ≥The [FRAME] Indication appears. 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (47). 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52) halfway. PHOTO SHOT 1 (52) 2 (47) ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -57-.
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400EB.book 24 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Recording Mode ≥The Shutter Chance Mark appears even when the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is not pressed. Check it for your reference. ≥Even if the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed halfway, the Shutter Chance Mark does not appear in Manual Focus Mode. 2 Keep pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button Selecting the Size of Photoshot Images 1 Tape Recording Mode: Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [1280k960] or [640k480].
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400EB.book 25 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Recording Mode Self-timer Recording When you set the self-timer, the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON]. ≥The [MNL] Indication and [1MZ] (Manual Zoom Mode) Indication appear. (When [1MZ] Indication appears, the Movie Camera is set to Auto Focus Mode.) 2 Turn the Multi Manual Ring (24) to zoom in/out.
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400EB.book 26 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Recording Mode 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (47) or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52). 2 Push the [W/T] Lever (51) towards [W] or towards [T] to zoom in or out. VOL/JOG (52) PHOTO SHOT W T (51) (47) To Cancel the Tele-Macro Function Press the [TELE MACRO] Button (in this case, the zoom magnification is not restored). Or push the [W/T] Lever. To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].
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400EB.book 27 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Recording Mode Fade In/Out Functions Fade In Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene. 2 When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button (47) to stop recording. (47) 3 Release the [FADE] Button (20). 1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (20) during the Recording Pause Mode. STILL ENTER (20) FADE ≥The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.
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400EB.book 28 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Recording Mode 0 Lux Night View Function Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of almost 0 lux can be recorded. 1 Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button (13) until the [0LUX NIGHT VIEW] Indication appears. ≥To obtain the best effect, we recommend to take the bust shot, so that the upper part from the breast of the subject can be framed in the screen. To Cancel the Soft Skin Function Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button. Wind Noise Reduction Function C.
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400EB.book 29 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Recording Mode Pro-Cinema Function In addition to the effects on Wide Function, images are recorded at a rate of 25 frames a second with a strobe-like effect. 1 Press the [ASPECT/PRO-CINEMA] Button (7) twice. (7) Recording in Special Situations (Programme AE) You can select optimal automatic exposure under specific recording situations. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [MANUAL]. ASPECT/ PRO-CINEMA AUTO MANUAL (31) AE LOCK ≥The [PRO.
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400EB.book 30 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Recording Mode 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. In this case, the White Balance can be adjusted manually. When the Movie Camera is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly. Please turn on the Movie Camera after removing the Lens Cap.
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400EB.book 31 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Recording Mode ª About White Balance Sensor The White Balance Sensor (33) determines the nature of the light source during recording. Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording fast-moving subjects. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [MANUAL]. (34) (33) AUTO MANUAL (31) AE LOCK ≥Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording because White Balance will not function normally.
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400EB.book 32 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Recording Mode ≥When you set to the Manual Focus Mode, the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/50 and then turned to the previous shutter speed. [MF] blinks while the subject is focused. MF ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -61-. Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [MANUAL].
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400EB.book 33 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Recording Mode 2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [AE LOCK]. AUTO MANUAL (31) AE LOCK ≥The [ AELOCK ] Indication flashes and then lights. The brightness of the picture is now locked to the value it had at the moment of setting the switch to [AE LOCK]. ≥To prevent recording of overexposed, whitish pictures, manually adjust the iris/gain (-32-) so that the Zebra Pattern disappears. The recorded picture may become dark.
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400EB.book 34 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Recording Mode ≥When you set [MODE] to any other setting than [AUTO], the Microphone Sensitivity Level appears. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [ADVANCED] >> [COLOUR BAR] >> [ON]. MIC LEVEL SETUP MODE ‫ޓޓ‬AUTO 1MNL(AGC) MNL(NO-AGC) (dB)-30 0 +6 GAIN |||||||||||--- (dB)-30 0 +6 LEVEL ............. (MIC) ;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP !/MENU:EXIT AUTO: AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically. MNL (AGC): The desired recording level can be set.
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400EB.book 35 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Recording Mode To Activate the Auto Pop-up Flash by the [STILL] Button If you press the [STILL] Button (17) in Step 2, the image becomes still. (It is cancelled when you press the [STILL] Button again.) Record your favourite scene. Adjusting Brightness of the Video Flash Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >> a desired Flash Level. ≥Normally, set it to [NORMAL]. (The [ß] Indication appears.
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400EB.book 36 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Recording Mode 13) Black & White Mode [B/W] ≥It records an image in black and white. 14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI] ≥It records an image with a painting-like effect. Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the [MULTI] Button. ≥If [MANUAL] has been selected, press the [MULTI] Button after 9 pictures are displayed.
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400EB.book 37 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Recording Mode ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe Mode: Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last recorded scene gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene. WIPE WIPE WIPE Mix Mode: While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the still image of the last recorded scene gradually fades out. MIX MIX MIX 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX].
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400EB.book 38 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Playback Mode Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [ON]. ≥The Power Lamp (46) lights up. ª Adjusting the Sound Volume To adjust the volume, push the [sVOL/JOGr] Lever (51) to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Push the [sVOL/JOGr] Lever towards [T] to increase the volume or push the [sVOL/JOGr] Lever towards [W] to decrease the volume.
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400EB.book 39 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Playback Mode ª Variable Speed Search Function The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied. 1 During playback, press the [1] Button (19). ≥The [1k!] Indication appears. STILL ENTER FADE 2 Push the [sVOL/JOGr] Lever (51) to select a desired search speed.
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0EB.book 40 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Playback Mode ≥If the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 6 minutes, the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear. sV Index Search Function Continuous Index Search If the [9] Button or the [:] Button (70) is pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be continued at several-second intervals. (To cancel, press the [1] Button (84) or the [∫] Button (82).
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400EB.book 41 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Playback Mode Playback Digital Effect Functions sV During playback, special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures. The same effects as those of Digital Effects 1 and 2, which are used during recording, are obtained. 1 Press the [1] Button (84). (84) V /REW 6 PLAY FF/W 1 5 W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; D INDEX K STOP INDEX L S ∫ P.B.
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400EB.book 42 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Playback Mode 2 Press the [MULTI] Button (12). ≥The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed. SLIDE (12) MULTI/ P-IN-P ≥Each of the pictures are played back for several seconds. ≥The files recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-Picture Mode. PICTURE To Pause the Slide Show Press the [;] Button. ≥The [SLIDE;] Indication is displayed. SLIDE 640 640 640 640 No.
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400EB.book 43 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Playback Mode 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52). (52) 3 Press the [MULTI] Button (12). PHOTO SHOT (12) ≥The title is stored. ≥To perform Photoshot again, select [RETURN]. 4 Select [LUMINANCE] and press the [ENTER] Button (19), then press the [5] Button (18) or [6] Button (21) to adjust the title contrast and press the [ENTER] Button (19). 5 Press the [5] Button (18) or [6] Button (21) to adjust the colour and press the [ENTER] Button (19).
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400EB.book 44 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Playback Mode 2 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >> [YES] >> [VARIABLE]. 1 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES]. STILL STILL ENTER (16) ENTER (16) FADE MENU FADE MENU FILE LOCK DPOF SETTING 2 1 !:ENTER MENU:EXIT ≥When all images are not printed, select [ALL 0]. 3 Select a desired picture and press the [ENTER] Button (19). ≥The selected picture is marked with a frame.
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400EB.book 45 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Playback Mode 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52). PHOTO SHOT (52) ≥A verification message appears. 4 Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button (19). ≥The selected file is deleted from the Card. ≥If [NO] is selected, the file selection is cancelled. To Select and Delete All Files 1 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DELETE] >> [ALL FILES] >> [YES]. STILL ≥It may not be able to use the Card formatted by this Movie Camera on other unit.
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400EB.book 46 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Playback Mode To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Press the [OSD] Button (63) on the Remote Controller. (63) OSD DATE/ TIME DISPLAY RESET PHOTO SHOT TITLE START/ STOP ZOOM ≥If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -64-.
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400EB.book 47 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. 1 Set the Mode Dial (44) to Tape Playback Mode. 3 Press the [;] Button (81) on the Remote Controller where you want to add new sound. T MULTI/ P-IN-P ¥REC A.DUB V PLAY FF/W 1 5 /REW 6 sVOL r Editing Mode (67) W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; D INDEX K STOP INDEX L ∫ (81) P.B.
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400EB.book 48 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Editing Mode Copying on a DVD-R or an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette (Dubbing) After connecting the Movie Camera to the DVD Recorder or the VCR as illustrated, start the following procedures. S / 2 (L2) 21-pin Adaptor [VIDEO IN] [S-VIDEO IN] 2 [AUDIO IN] Recording the Contents of Other Equipment 1 After connecting the Movie Camera and the other equipment as illustrated, start the following procedures.
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400EB.book 49 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Editing Mode Movie Camera: 1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [AV IN/OUT] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT]. STILL Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) By connecting this Movie Camera to other digital video equipment that has a DV Input/Output Terminal with a DV Cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, dubbing can be done in the digital format. ENTER FADE MENU DV 2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette. Other Equipment: 3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback.
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400EB.book 50 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Editing Mode Printing pictures with directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge) PRINT After connecting the Movie Camera and the printer compatible with PictBridge, start the following procedures. ≥To print pictures with directly connecting the Movie Camera to the printer, prepare the printer compatible with PictBridge. (Also read the operating instructions of the printer.) ≥You cannot print images which cannot be played on the Movie Camera.
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400EB.book 51 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Editing Mode 6 Press the [5] Button (18) or [6] Button (21) to select a desired number of prints. STILL ENTER FADE (21) (18) ≥You can set the number of prints up to 9. 7 Press the [ENTER] Button (19). STILL (19) ENTER FADE When you stop printing halfway Press the [∫] Button (20). ≥Do not operate as follows during printing. Pictures cannot be printed properly.
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400EB.book 52 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 With a PC With a PC Copying Still Pictures to a PC Using the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can import pictures onto your personal computer. ≥Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB driver is installed. (Windows 98 SE only) 1 Windows 98 SE only: Install the supplied USB driver. 2 Set the Mode Dial (44) to PC Mode. 3 Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA]. STILL ENTER (16) MENU FADE ≥It enters WEB CAMERA Mode.
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400EB.book 53 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 With a PC ª With DV Cable (optional) (Windows Me/2000/XP) Connecting the Movie Camera with the DV Cable allows you to output images edited on the personal computer to the cassette in the Movie Camera. 1 Install MotionDV STUDIO. 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode. ≥If you wish to capture data from a tape, set the Movie Camera to Tape Playback Mode and insert the tape. 3 Connect the DV Cable to DV Terminal (60).
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400EB.book 54 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others Others Indications -25- AELOCK [: : MEGA [: MIC, AV IN: 12 bit, 16 bit: MF: 54 Back Light Mode -27Sports Mode (Programme AE) 7: Portrait Mode (Programme AE) -29- Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown on the screen. r: Remaining Battery Power ≥When the battery power becomes low, the Indication changes. When the battery is discharged completely, the u (v) Indication flashes.
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400EB.book 55 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others Z.MIC : WIND CUT: ZEBRA : P·ADJ : æ: T.MACRO : SOFT SKIN : PICTURE: TITLE: WEB : WEB : Zoom Microphone -26Wind Noise Reduction -28Zebra Pattern -33Picture Adjustment -33Progressive Photoshot Mode -22Tele Macro -25Soft Skin Mode -28Picture -41Title picture -43WEB CAMERA Mode (recording) ßAi: -52- By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display Mode to Tape Counter Indication [COUNTER] (0:00.
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400EB.book 56 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others Initializing the Modes You can change the Menu settings back to the shipping condition. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [INITIAL SET] >> [YES]. ≥The initializing takes a little while. ≥After the initializing is completed, the [COMPLETED] Indication appears. ≥Initializing will not erase the clock setting (-19-) that has been adjusted.
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400EB.book 57 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others CARD LOCKED: The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to [LOCK]. DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial in PC Mode with connecting the USB Cable to the Movie Camera. PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0: In the MotionDV STUDIO Mode, your personal computer does not support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed. CAN NOT USE USB: You are attempting to connect the USB Cable while the DV Cable is connected.
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400EB.book 58 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others ≥It may not be possible to play back a mega-pixel still-picture recorded by this Movie Camera with another movie camera. ≥When there is a contrasty object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. In this case, move the contrasty object out of the focus area. ≥When the picture size is set to [2288k1728], [1600k1200] or [1280k960], the scene around the subject can be recorded wider than that in [640k480].
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400EB.book 59 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others ≥If the Movie Camera is not operated for approximately 30 minutes when the Quick Start Recording Lamp lights, the Lamp will go off and the Movie Camera will completely be turned off. ≥In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the colour may be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of the recording. ≥The zoom magnification differs from when it is in the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the recording starts.
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400EB.book 60 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others ª Wide/Pro-Cinema Function ≥You cannot use these modes when recording on the card. ≥The Wide/Pro-Cinema Mode cannot be used simultaneously with the following functions. ≥Progressive Photoshot Function ≥Cinema Mode ≥The Pro-Cinema Mode cannot be used simultaneously with the following functions.
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400EB.book 61 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others Card Slow Shutter Mode ≥The subject may not be focused in dark scenes with less luminance or scenes with less contrast. ≥Buttons cannot be activated except the [OFF/ON] Switch, the Mode Dial and the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch while the Movie Camera is focusing on the subject.
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400EB.book 62 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others ≥When the [ß], [ßi], [ßj], [ßA], [ßAi] or [ßAj] Indication is displayed, the Video Flash can be lighted. (When flashing, the Video Flash is charging.) When the [ ] Indication is displayed, the Video Flash will not be lighted. ≥Charging the Video Flash takes 4 seconds maximum after lighting. ≥When the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed or Title is created, Video Flash is also lighted.
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400EB.book 63 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others ≥If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] selected as the [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu, playback sound becomes stereo sound regardless of the [AUDIO OUT] setting if [12bit AUDIO] is set to [MIX]. ª Index Search Function ≥Index Search may not be possible at the beginning of the tape. ≥Scene Index Search may not function properly if the interval between 2 scene index signals is less than 1 minute.
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400EB.book 64 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others ª Playing Back on Your TV ≥Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown even if you correctly connect the Movie Camera with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT]. ≥If you set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT] Sub-Menu to [IN/OUT], nothing will be shown on the TV screen except during playback.
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400EB.book 65 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others ≥Do not use near cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound. ≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or images may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors. ≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a microprocessor may adversely affect the Movie Camera, causing the disturbance of images and sounds.
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400EB.book 66 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others 2 Leave the Movie Camera with the Cassette 2 Press the [1] Button, and approximately Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature. When [3DEW] blinks in yellow ≥You cannot use the Tape Recording/ Playback Mode. Leave the Movie Camera for about 30 minutes. ≥However, you can use the Card Recording Mode or Picture Playback Mode when the cassette is not inserted.
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400EB.book 67 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others 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.
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400EB.book 68 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood LCD Monitor ≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth. ≥If your Movie Camera is extremely cold when you turn its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness.
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400EB.book 69 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others Battery 1: Battery runs down quickly. • Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC Adaptor. (-10-) • Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter. (-66-) • Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time is still too short even after the Battery is fully charged, the Battery has worn out. 2: The Battery cannot be charged.
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400EB.book 70 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others 3: The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed. • If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will be erased. If you wish to preserve the original sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at the time of recording. 4: Sounds cannot be played back.
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400EB.book 71 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Others 5) Recording a fast-moving subject ≥Because the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it cannot keep up with the fast-moving subject. 6) Recording a subject with little contrast ≥Because the Movie Camera achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image, a subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry.
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400EB.book 72 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Specifications Specifications Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power Consumption: Recording 4.8 W (When using Viewfinder) 6.0 W (When using LCD Monitor) Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min.
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400EB.book 74 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 Index ª Numerics ªM 0 Lux Night View Function ............................. 28 Macro Close-up ............................................. 25 Manual Focus ................................................ 32 Memory Stop ................................................. 71 Microphone .................................................... 26 Microphone Sensitivity Level ......................... 33 Mirror Mode ...................................................
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400EB.book 75 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日 ªS 午後２時７分 a Self-Recording ............................................... 22 Self-timer Recording ...................................... 25 Sepia Mode ................................................... 35 Shutter Speed ................................................ 31 Slide Show ..................................................... 42 Slim Mode ...................................................... 35 Slow Motion Playback ...................................
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400EB.book 76 ページ２００４年６月３日木曜日午後２時７分 B VQT0J81 F0604Re0( 800 A ) C Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.