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NV-MX350B

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Digital Video Camera Operating Instructions Model No. NV-MX350B Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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Dear Customer, Before Use 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. Information for Your Safety Movie Camera ≥ The rating plate is on the underside of the Movie Camera.
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Contents Before Use CARD Mode Information for Your Safety ................................................. 2 Contents .............................................................................. 3 Standard Accessories ......................................................... 4 Optional Accessories........................................................... 4 Controls and Components................................................... 5 Remote Controller ....................................................
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B-Text.fm 4 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Standard Accessories 1) K2GJ2DZ00011 VJA0940 VSK0592 2) Illustrated on the left are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.
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B-Text.fm 5 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Controls and Components 3) 1) LCD Monitor (l 11, 58) ......................................................................................................................... 4) 5) ≥Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. ......................................................................................
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B-Text.fm 6 ページ 34) TAPE ２００２年１月１１日 35) 36) MPEG4 VOICE PICTURE CARD 金曜日 37) 38) 39) 40) 41) 42) CARD MODE 43) 44) 午後７時２８分 34) 35) 36) 37) 38) 39) 40) 41) 42) 43) 44) 45) 46) 47) 48) 49) 45) 50) 46) 51) 52) 47) 48) 49) 53) 54) 50) AV IN/OUT PHONES 51) 55) 56) 57) 53) S-VIDEO IN/OUT 55) D.
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B-Text.fm 7 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Remote Controller 1) OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP 2) COUNTER RESET 4) ¥REC A.DUB /REW PLAY FF/W 1 5 V 6 5) T MULTI/ P-IN-P sVOL r 3) ZOOM TITLE 6) W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; D INDEX K STOP INDEX L SELECT ∫ VAR. SEARCH P.B. ZOOM STORE 7) MENU SET OFF/ON ITEM P.B.DIGITAL DATE/ TIME COUNTER RESET 9) 10) ZOOM T ¥REC A.
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B-Text.fm 8 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 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.
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B-Text.fm 9 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 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 1 mains socket. ≥The AC Mains Lead does not fit entirely 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]. 1 2 ª Using the Battery Before use, charge the Battery.
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B-Text.fm 10 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 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 the centre of the longer loop and pull tight. 3 3 Attach the Lens Cap to the Grip Belt. 4 Put your hand through the Grip Belt and adjust the length.
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B-Text.fm 11 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes Turn on the power first and then select modes. ª How to Turn on the Power CAMERA VCR CARD P.B 1 Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the centre button 1. ≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. ª How to Switch Modes 2 Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch. ≥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.
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B-Text.fm 12 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Movie Camera displays various function settings on Menus. CAMERA VCR CARD P.B 1 Press the [MENU] Button. ≥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.
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B-Text.fm 13 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 List of Menus 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) CAMERA SETUP PROG.AE OFF 5 7 4 Ω º PROGRESSIVE OFF ON AUTO OFF 24 120 D.ZOOM OFF ON CINEMA NORMAL FRAME REC MODE RETURN PRESS MENU ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ZEBRA OFF MIC LEVEL ADJ. ---PICTURE ADJ.
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B-Text.fm 16 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS] [ERASE CARD FILE] Sub-Menu ERASE 1) 2) 3) 1.ERASE 2.ERASE 3.
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B-Text.fm 17 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Setting Date and Time CLOCK Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before recording. SET 1 Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YEAR]/[MONTH]/[DAY]/ YEAR 2002 MONTH 10 DAY 08 HOUR 14 MIN. 30 PRESS MENU TO [HOUR]/[MIN.] and turn to set it to a desired value. ≥Year will cycle in the order shown below. 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
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B-Text.fm 18 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 CAMERA Mode AUTO 1 MANUAL AE LOCK 2 2 TAPE 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 23, 24, 25) 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. CARD CAMERA VCR CARD P.
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B-Text.fm 19 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 ª Recording Yourself By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it frontward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Movie Camera monitor the shot while recording is in progress. ≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is disabled automatically. However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, the image is also shown in the Viewfinder.
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B-Text.fm 20 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Photoshot 1 2 TAPE This Movie Camera can record still pictures with sound for approximately 7 seconds each on the cassette. CARD 1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE]. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause PHOTO SHOT Mode. ≥The Movie Camera records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.
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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].
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B-Text.fm 41 ページ 1, 1, 1 TAPE ２００２年１月１１日 2, 2, 2 Recording from the Movie Camera Lens (Camera Mode) 1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD]. 2 Slide the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [MPEG4]. 3 Set [MPEG4 MODE] on the [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu to [FINE] or [NORMAL]. 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. 4, 3, 3 R:0h20m 午後７時２８分 ª Recording a Moving Picture (MPEG4) You can record moving pictures for e-mailing on a card. The recorded data can be also played back on Windows Media Player.
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B-Text.fm 42 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Playing Back a Card 2, 1 MPEG4 VOICE PICTURE It plays back files recorded on a Card. ≥When you set the Movie Camera to Card Playback Mode, the Card Contents 1 are displayed to inform you which kind(s) of data (still picture, moving picture and/or voice data) are recorded on the Card. CAMERA VCR CARD P.B 1 1 Set the Movie Camera to Card Playback Mode. ≥The [CARD P.B] Lamp lights up. ≥The file that was recorded last on the Card is displayed.
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B-Text.fm 43 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape 1 TAPE Card Images can be recorded on the Tape one at a time or all automatically. After setting to Card Playback Mode, please carry out the following procedures. 2 CARD MPEG4 VOICE PICTURE To Copy 1 Picture 1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE]. 2 Slide the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [PICTURE]. 3 Display a desired picture. 4 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
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B-Text.fm 44 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Slide Show The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show. MENU To Play Back All the Pictures Continuously 1 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >> [YES] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >> [ALL]. 1 SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG PUSH 2 2 ≥But, this procedure is unnecessary when editing of a Slide Show (undermentioned reference) is not being done. Push the operation Lever towards [1]. ≥The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed.
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B-Text.fm 45 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Creating a Title CREATE You can create a title and record on a Card. TITLE 1 Camera Mode: Slide the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [PICTURE] and 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.
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B-Text.fm 46 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 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.) 1 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES]. MENU 1 press it. SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG PUSH 1, 2, 3 640 640 640 640 640 3 Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the file to be locked, and press it.
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B-Text.fm 47 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Writing Printing Data on a Card 1 MPEG4 VOICE PICTURE (DPOF Setting) DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Setting), such as the number of images to be printed, can be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital Print Order Format. 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].
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B-Text.fm 48 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Others Indications 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. (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.
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B-Text.fm MPEG4 VOICE VOICE VOICE 49 ページ (Red): (Cyan): (Red): (Red): ß: ßi: ßj: ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 No Card (MPEG4 Mode) Voice Recording Mode While Voice Recording is activated No Card (Voice Recording Mode) Video Flash (setting to “Normal”) (l 26) Video Flash (setting to “i”) (l 26) Video Flash (setting to “j”) (l 26) Red Eye Reduction (l 26) £: ª To Change the Counter Display Mode By changing [C.
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B-Text.fm 50 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Notes and Hints ª Concerning the Power Supply ≥When the Movie Camera is used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. ≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although the Battery is attached to AC Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it. ª Quick Charge ≥When you attach a quick-charge type battery to the AC Adaptor, the [QUICK] Lamp starts to flash.
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B-Text.fm 51 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 ª Optical Image Stabilizer Function ≥Within the digital zoom range, the Optical Image Stabilizer function may not work effectively. ≥If [TAPE/CARD] selector is set to [TAPE], [MEGA OIS] cannot be set. ≥If [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector is set to [MPEG4] or [VOICE], [MEGA OIS] cannot be set. ≥Within the digital zoom range, or when recording with a conversion lens attached, the Optical Image Stabilizer Function may not work effectively.
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B-Text.fm 52 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 ª Digital Effect Functions ≥It is not possible to use [MULTI], [P-IN-P], [WIPE], [MIX] or [TRACER] of [EFFECT1] together with the digital modes of [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu. ≥If you have set [EFFECT2] to [B/W] or [SEPIA], changing the selected White Balance Mode is not possible. (l 23) It is as follows when [GAINUP] is selected. ≥Manual Focus Mode ≥The shutter speed and White Balance cannot be operated.
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B-Text.fm 53 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 ª Playback Zoom Function ≥You cannot adjust the sound volume with the Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode. ≥If you turn off the Movie Camera power or if you switch from VCR Mode to Camera Mode, Playback Zoom Mode is automatically cancelled. ≥Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being used, images that are output from the DV Terminal (l 6) or Digital Still Picture Terminal (l 38) are not enlarged. ≥As you enlarge an image, the quality of image suffers.
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B-Text.fm ª 54 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4)/ Recording Voice (Voice Recording Function) ≥The file format supported by this Movie Camera is ASF. (Not all the ASF formatted files will be played back.) ≥[PHOTO SHOT] Button does not operate. ≥The sound is recorded in the monaural that is mixed [L] and [R] of the stereo sound. ≥When the colour of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/25, 1/50, 1/100 or 1/125.
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B-Text.fm 55 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 ª Adding a Title ≥When the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector is set to [MPEG4] or [VOICE], Title In Function is not possible. ≥If the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1568k1152] and [TAPE/ CARD] Selector is set to [CARD], title cannot be displayed. ≥When a title is displayed in VCR Mode, the title is not output from the DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture Terminal. ≥If you press the [TITLE] Button, the last original title is displayed.
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B-Text.fm 56 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Cautions for Use ª After Use 1 2 3 4 Take out the Cassette. (l 10) Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF]. Take out the Card. Detach the power supply and retract the Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor. (l 9, 11) 5 To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap. ª Cautions for Use When you use your Movie Camera in a rainy or snowy day or on a beach, make sure that no water enters inside the Movie Camera.
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B-Text.fm 57 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 ª Condensation If the Condensation Indication flashes after the Movie Camera is turned on, condensation has formed inside the Movie Camera. In this case, the Movie Camera power is turned off automatically after about 1 minute. Follow the steps below: 1 Take out the Cassette. ≥None of the other functions operate. Depending on the amount of condensation, removing the Cassette may even become difficult.
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B-Text.fm 58 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 ª Cautions for Storage Before storing the Movie Camera, take the Cassette out and detach the Battery. Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature. (Recommended Temperature: 15 to 25oC, Recommended Humidity: 40 to 60%) Movie Camera ≥Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting into the Camera. ≥Do not leave the Movie Camera in places that expose it to high temperature.
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B-Text.fm 59 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions) Power 1: The Movie Camera power cannot be turned on. 1: Is the power source connected correctly? (l 9) 2: The Movie Camera power is turned off automatically. 2: If you leave the Movie Camera in Recording Pause Mode for more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off automatically to protect the tape and to save the Battery power. (l 18) 3: The Movie Camera power does not stay on long enough.
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B-Text.fm 60 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Playback (Sound) 1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the Movie Camera or the headphones. 1: Is the volume too low? During playback, keep pressing the [PUSH] Dial until the [VOLUME] Indication appears. Then, turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume. (l 30) 2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same time. 2: [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu has been set to [MIX].
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B-Text.fm 61 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 ª White Balance Adjustment Depending on the type of light source, the colours recorded by the Movie Camera may be affected. In some cases, images may be recorded with bluish or reddish hue. To minimize the effect of light on the subject’s colour, what is called White Balance Adjustment becomes necessary. White Balance Adjustment White Balance Adjustment recognizes the colour of light and makes adjustment so that the white colour will become pure white.
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B-Text.fm 62 ページ２００２年１月１１日金曜日午後７時２８分 Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 7.9/7.2 V Recording 4.7 W (When using Viewfinder) 5.
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Index ªA AC Adaptor .............................................................. 9, 56 Audio Dubbing ................................................................ 35 Auto Focus ..................................................................... 60 Automatic Printing .......................................................... 38 ªB Black & White Mode ....................................................... 27 Blank Search ..................................................................
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B VQT9578 F1201Kn0 ( 2000 A) C Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site:http://www.panasonic.co.