Operating instructions

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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.

For 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 45 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.

)

≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding

noise is too loud.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 50.

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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 1k to 12k magnification. With the

Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification of 24k or even to

120k.

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>

[D.ZOOM] >> [24

] or [120

≥24k: Digital zooming to 24k

≥120k: Digital zooming to 120k

Push 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.

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Optical Image Stabilizer Function

If you are recording in unstable situations and the Movie Camera is shaky,

you can use this function to correct for camera shake in these images.

≥If the Movie Camera shakes too much, this function may not be able to

stabilize images.

Press the [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] Button repeatedly

until the [[] indication

appears.

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or [PHOTO SHOT]

Button to start recording.

MEGA OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) Function

This function increases the effect. We recommend using MEGA

OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) Function when performing Card

Photoshot Function.

Press the [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] Button repeatedly

until the [ [] Indication

appears.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 51.

MEGA

1, 3

PHOTO

SHOT

OPTICAL IMAGE

STABILIZER

24t W

D.ZOOM

SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG

PUSH

1t W

5t W

12t W

Z.MIC

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B-Text.fm 21 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Zoom In/Out Functions 1 It gives special effects to the video by recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot. 1 For 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.
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B-Text.fm 22 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 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. 1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button during the Recording Pause Mode. ≥The image fades out gradually. 2 When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. FADE 1, 3 3 Release the [FADE] Button about 3 seconds after starting 2 recording. ≥The image reappears gradually.
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B-Text.fm 23 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Recording in Special Situations (Programme AE) You can select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording. 1 1 Slide the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. AE LOCK 2 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> MENU 2 SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG PUSH 1 2 3 4 5 [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ( [5], [7], [4], [Ω] or [º]). ≥The indication of the selected mode appears.
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B-Text.fm 24 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Adjusting White Balance Manually 1 2 For light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment range, use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode. 1 Attach the Lens Cap and zoom in until the entire screen AUTO MANUAL becomes white. AE LOCK 2 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 3 Keep the [W.B] Button pressed until the [1] Indication 1 W.B 3 MNL stops flashing and remains lit.
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B-Text.fm 25 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects. 1 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears. 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Shutter Speed indication 2 AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK appears. 2, 3 SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG PUSH 3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed. Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/50–1/8000s (1/25–1/500s in Card Mode) The standard shutter speed is 1/50 s.
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B-Text.fm 26 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Using the Video Flash The Built-in Video Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place. When using the optional Video Flash (VW-FLH3E), refer to the operating instructions of the Video Flash. 1 PUSH 1 Press the [PUSH] Button to open the Video Flash. 2 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [FLASH] >> [ON] or [AUTO]. ≥If [AUTO] is selected, Video Flash is set off if light is needed by sensing the surrounding luminosity.
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B-Text.fm 27 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Digital Effect Functions [EFFECT1] 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 4) MIX 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 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.
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B-Text.fm 28 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 ª Picture-in-Picture Mode You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen. 1, 2 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]. MENU 2 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [MULTI-PICTURES] >> [P-IN-P] >> a position (1234) where you want to insert a SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG small still picture. PUSH 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.
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B-Text.fm 29 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Other Convenient Functions 1 This Movie Camera comes with 4 professional functions (Advanced Functions) which come in handy for recording. ª Zebra Pattern Using the Zebra Pattern makes it easy to adjust the brightness of the picture to an optimum level, even before you start recording. 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] >> ZEBRA 2 MIC MODE LEVEL AUTO PRESS SETUP MNL MNL (AGC) (NO-AGC) MENU TO [ZEBRA] >> [ON].
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B-Text.fm 30 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 VCR Mode CAMERA VCR CARD P.B 1 Playing Back The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 1 Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Movie Camera in the VCR Mode. MODE ON OFF ≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. 1 2 Push the Operation Lever towards [6] to rewind the tape. 3 3 2 ≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. ≥When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically.
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B-Text.fm 31 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Slow Motion Playback DATE/ TIME COUNTER RESET 1 2 TITLE ¥REC A.DUB /REW PLAY FF/W 1 5 6 ZOOM T MULTI/ P-IN-P V START/ STOP PHOTO SHOT sVOL r OSD W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; D INDEX K STOP INDEX L SELECT This Movie Camera can play back at a slow speed. 1 Press the [1] Button. 2 Press the [E] Button or [D] Button on the Remote Controller. ≥The [~] or [}] Indication appears.
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B-Text.fm 32 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Index Search Functions MENU 1 SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG PUSH DATE/ TIME COUNTER RESET 3 PHOTO SHOT TITLE ¥REC A.DUB /REW PLAY FF/W 1 5 6 ZOOM T MULTI/ P-IN-P V START/ STOP sVOL r OSD W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV 4 2 E ; D INDEX K STOP INDEX L SELECT ∫ 1 VAR. SEARCH 2 Press the [9] Button 1 or [:] Button 2 on the Remote MENU SET OFF/ON A 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO]. P.B. ZOOM STORE P.
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B-Text.fm 33 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Playback Zoom Function COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback. ¥REC A.DUB /REW PLAY FF/W 1 5 V 6 sVOL r T MULTI/ P-IN-P 2 W 1 During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button on the Remote Controller. ≥The centre of the image is enlarged to approximately 2 times. STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; D INDEX K STOP INDEX L ∫ SELECT VAR. SEARCH P.B. ZOOM 1 3 STORE MENU SET OFF/ON ITEM P.B.
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B-Text.fm 34 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日 ª Playing back with Multi-Picture Mode Strobe Multi-Picture Mode [STROBE] 1: 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]): You can capture 9 screens of pictures to which index signals have been attached.
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B-Text.fm 35 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 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 1 Video and Audio Input Sockets of the TV.
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B-Text.fm 36 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette 21-pin Adaptor [VIDEO IN]A [VIDEO OUT]B [S-VIDEO IN]A [S-VIDEO OUT]B 1 Insert the recorded Cassette. [AUDIO IN]A [AUDIO OUT]B 1, 3, 6 1, 2, 4, 5 (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.
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B-Text.fm 37 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Audio Level Adjustments You can adjust the Audio Level for audio dubbing by selecting a desired setting for [AUDIO LEVEL] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu. When you set [MODE] of [AUDIO LEVEL] to any other setting than [AUTO], the Audio Level Indication appears. Adjust the [GAIN] value. When this setting is changed, the [MIC LEVEL ADJ.
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B-Text.fm 38 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Using the Automatic Printing Function 2 [S-VIDEO IN] 3 S-VIDEO IN/OUT 1 (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 32) 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.
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B-Text.fm 39 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 CARD Mode Using a Card 1 OPEN 2 A Card can be used to record files or play back files. ≥Use genuine card only. ª Inserting a Card Before inserting a Card, be sure to turn off the Movie Camera. 1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever to open the Card Slot Cover. 2 While holding the Card with its cut corner facing right, insert it into the Card Slot. 3 Close the Card Slot Cover securely.
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B-Text.fm 40 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Concerning Low Light Shot 1, 1 TAPE When recording dark scenes, set [LOW LIGHT SHOT] to [AUTO]. (When the shutter speed is 1/25, Low Light Shot is activated, and the [4CARD] Indication appears.) ≥When [AUTO] is set for Low Light Shot, the brightness of the moving picture may suddenly be changed depending on the scene to be shot. ≥When the Programme AE is set, Low Light Shot will not be activated even when [LOW LIGHT SHOT] is set to [AUTO].