S-VHS-C Movie Camera Operating Instructions NV-VS40B Model No. NV-VS40B Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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. Information for Your Safety S-VHS-C Movie Camera ≥The rating plate is on the underside of the Movie Camera.
6 6 8 11 12 14 16 17 18 19 20 20 22 22 24 24 24 26 26 Starting to Record with Gradually Appearing Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ending the Recording of a Scene with Gradually Disappearing Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating Your Own Titles and Inserting Them During Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording in Special Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording with Special Effects . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls and Functions For more details, see the pages indicated in brackets. s SEARCH 1 2 CAMERA 3 VCR SEARCH r S6 4 20 INFOWINDOW 5 22 ;W.B ∫ 1 BLC TBC 21 19 23 24 5 6, 7, 8 28 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 27 1 Super Image Stabilizer Indication Lamp [[] (p. 44, 46) 18 Colour Selector Button for Digital Fade/ Digital Image [COLOUR] (p. 38,48) 2 Digital Effect Indication Lamp [©] (p. 44, 46, 48) 19 Eyecup 3 Camera Mode Lamp [CAMERA] (p. 22) 4 VCR Mode Lamp [VCR] (p.
V Basic Operations 29 40 41 36 42 A 43 30 31 32 33 34 44 35 36 37 38 45 39 29 Video Output Socket [V] (p. 34, 60) 30 Audio Output Socket [A] (p. 34, 60) 38 Grip Belt You can adjust the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. 31 S-Video Output Socket [S-VIDEO] (p. 34, 60) 32 Viewfinder (p. 20, 66) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen, the whole screen may have a slight colour cast, and flickering may occur.
AC Adaptor AC Mains Lead DC Input Lead Title Procedure The 3 Types of Power Supply 1) AC Adaptor (supplied) to supply power from an AC mains socket 2) Car Battery Charger (optional) to supply power from the cigarette lighter socket in a vehicle 3) Battery (supplied) (p. 8) 1) Supplying Power from an AC Mains Socket 2) Supplying Power from the Cigarette Lighter Socket in a Car Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN] Socket on the Movie Camera.
Basic Operations The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown below. Remarks, etc. Connect the AC Mains Lead to an AC mains socket. Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor. Connect the other end of the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor. ≥Always set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF] before disconnecting the AC Mains Lead. ≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long time, it becomes warm. However, this is normal.
AC Mains Lead Plug into AC mains socket. Plug into AC Adaptor. Title The 3 Types of Power Supply (cont.) 3) Supplying Power with the Battery Before use, charge the Battery. Procedure 1 To attach the Battery, align it with line 1, push it down and slide it in the direction of the arrow. When charging, do not connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor. 2 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and an AC mains socket. The [POWER] Lamp and the [CHARGE] Lamp light and charging starts.
Battery No. Charging Time for a Full Charge Max. Continuous Recording Time CGR-V14 (supplied) CGR-V14S CGR-V610 2 h 40 min. 2 h 10 min. (1 h 30 min.) CGR-V26S CGR-V620 4 h 50 min. 4 h 10 min. (2 h 55 min.) CGR-V53S CGR-V816 10 h 20 min. 8 h 20 min. (5 h 50 min.) (The times shown in the above chart are approximations. The figures in parentheses show the recording time when using the LCD Monitor.
CGR-V14 (supplied) CGR-V14S CGR-V610 0 1 0:00 A CGR-V26S CGR-V620 0 0:00 A CGR-V53S CGR-V816 0 A 1 1 0:00 3 0:01 5 0:03 3 0:01 0:01 0:05 5 0:03 3 10 0:05 5 0:03 10 10 0:05 ∫ Checking the Remaining Battery Power You can confirm the remaining charge in the attached Battery in the Viewfinder or on the LCD Monitor. This also shows you approximately how much more continuous recording time you can get from the attached Battery. The indicated time does not change in 1-minute steps.
Inserting the Button-type Battery Basic Operations Before setting the date and time, inser t the button-type battery (supplied). 1 1 _ 2 1 2 Information for your safety Open the [BACKUP BATTERY] Cover and insert the button-type battery so that its (r) side is visible. Close the [BACKUP BATTERY] Cover. ≥Before inserting or removing the button-type battery, be sure to set the [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch to [OFF]. ≥When the button-type battery is exhausted, the [0] Indication flashes.
CAMERA VCR INFOWINDOW MENU MF/ TRACKING CAMERA OFF VCR FOCUS / SET Title Using the Menu Screen This Movie Camera displays the settings of various functions in Menus to make it easy to select the desired functions and settings. Procedure 1 Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [CAMERA] or [VCR]. Turn the switch while pressing the button 1. CAMERA OFF VCR 2 Press the [MENU] Button. When you press this button while the [CAMERA] Lamp is lit in red, the Camera Mode Main-Menu 1 appears.
2 VCR Mode Main-Menu CAMERA FUNCTIONS VCR FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS 1.DISPLAY SETUP 2.LCD/EVF SETUP PRESS MENU TO EXIT PRESS MENU TO EXIT Basic Operations 1 Camera Mode Main-Menu Remarks, etc. 3 Turn the [34] Dial to select the desired SubMenu. Turning the [34] Dial changes the highlighted item. 4 Press the [SET] Button to display the selected Sub-Menu.
Menu Functions Camera Mode Menu 1`7 VCR Mode Menu 6, 8 [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu 2 [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu 1 1 2 CAMERA SETUP OFF ON M.SENSOR 45t 100t 250t D.ZOOM 4 5 3 RETURN PRESS MENU ---YES TO EXIT [TITLE SETUP] Sub-Menu 3 7 8 9 : ; < TITLE MENU ---YES TO EXIT The illustrations of the menus are intended for explaining the functions; the actual menus look somewhat different. Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] 1. CAMERA SETUP 2. DIGITAL EFFECT 3. TITLE SETUP 4. DATE/TIME SETUP 5.
= > ? @ A [LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu 6 LCD/EVF DISPLAY SETUP TAPE 30 45 60 DISPLAY ALL MEMORY PARTIAL OFF C.RESET ---YES SELF SHOOT NOR. MIR. RETURN PRESS MENU ---YES TO EXIT G OTHER REC SPEED TALLY LAMP VOICE ZOOM DEMO MODE S-VHS ET RETURN PRESS FUNCTIONS SP OFF OFF OFF OFF MENU ---YES TO EXIT [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 7 B Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] ≥[SP] means Standard Play. Recording is possible for the time indicated on the cassette. [LP] means Long Play.
Setting the Date and Time If you select the [DATE/TIME SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, the menu shown below appears. DATE/TIME SETUP YEAR MONTH DATE HOUR MIN. PRESS MENU 2001 10 15 14 30 TO RETURN MENU MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET The initial setting of date and time is 0:00, 1st January, 2000. For example: To set the clock to 15th October 2001, 14:30. 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the [34] Dial to set to [2001].
Adjusting the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder LCD/EVF SETUP LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+] LCD COLOUR [-]||||----[+] EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+] PRESS MENU TO RETURN Basic Operations If you select the [LCD/EVF SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] or the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] MainMenu, the following items are displayed. MENU MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS] To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. The Bar Indication is divided into 8 steps.
3OPEN < EJECT Title Inserting a Cassette If the AC Adaptor or Battery is used to supply power, it is possible to insert or eject the cassette without turning on the Movie Camera. Before inserting the cassette, make sure that the tape is tight. If it is loose, turn the cog wheel in the direction of the arrow to tighten it. Procedure 1 Slide the [3 OPEN] Lever to open the LCD Monitor (approx. 90°). Push the [< EJECT] Button.
To ensure that the Remaining Tape Time Indication displayed during recording and playback is correct, you need to set the tape length that matches that of the inserted cassette. Camera Mode DISPLAY SETUP TAPE 30 45 DISPLAY ALL C.RESET SELF SHOOT RETURN PRESS 60 1 2 3 4 ---NOR. MENU ---TO EXIT TAPE DISPLAY SETUP 30 45 ALL C.RESET ---- RETURN PRESS MENU ≥The Main-Menu appears. Turn the [34] Dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP] and then press the [SET] Button. Turn the [34] Dial to select [TAPE2].
Eyepiece Corrector Lever 3OPEN CAMERA OFF VCR Title Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust it to your eyesight so that the indications in the Viewfinder are clear and easy to read. Before adjusting the Viewfinder, make sure that the LCD Monitor is completely closed. Never aim the Movie Camera with its Viewfinder or Lens directly at the sun; this could damage internal parts of the unit. Procedure 1 Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [CAMERA] or [VCR].
You can attach the removed Lens Cap onto the Grip Belt. You can attach the Lens Cap to the Lens Cap Holder on the Grip Belt. Basic Operations Attaching the Lens Cap Attach the shorter loop of the Lens Cap Cord to the Grip Belt. ≥Before you start recording, remove the Lens Cap. ≥When not actually recording, always attach the Lens Cap to the Lens to protect it. Remarks, etc. 3 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Lever. 12:30:45 12:30:45 15.10.2001 15.10.2001 12:30:45 15.10.
¥ About the VHS Formats CAMERA VCR INFOWINDOW CAMERA OFF VCR With this Movie Camera, you can choose one of the following 3 different formats for recording: 1. VHS : also called “normal” or “conventional VHS” format 2. S-VHS (Super-VHS) : developed based on the VHS format but featuring higher resolution and picture quality (The [ ] Indication appears.) 3.
Cassette Recording Format Compatible Playback Equipment VHS (SP/LP) VHS, S-VHS, S-VHS ET, SQPB VHS-C S-VHS ET (SP) S-VHS, S-VHS ET, SQPB VHS (SP/LP) VHS, S-VHS, S-VHS ET, SQPB S-VHS (SP/LP) S-VHS, S-VHS ET, SQPB S-VHS-C ≥ If you want to record and play back with highest possible picture quality or store the cassettes for a long time, we recommend that you use S-VHS-C cassettes and record in the S-VHS format.
CAMERA VCR INFOWINDOW s SEARCH SEARCH r S6 5 ;W.B ∫ 1 BLC TBC CAMERA OFF VCR Title Recording Backlit Scenes (Backlight Compensation) To prevent the backlit subject from being recorded very dark. (Backlight means that the light falls on the subject from behind, i.e. the subject is between the light source and the Movie Camera.) Procedure 1 Keep the Backlight Button [BLC] pressed.
Basic Operations Remarks, etc. Returning to Normal Recording Release the Backlight Button [BLC]. 1 BLC TBC ≥The sky may appear whitish. ≥When recording with the sun striking the subject at an angle, star-shaped light reflections may be recorded in the picture. ≥When recording a subject in front of a very bright background, the subject may still appear dark in the picture. ≥In some cases, the subject may look clear, but the background may be overexposed (almost completely white).
CAMERA VCR INFOWINDOW PROG. AE MENU MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Recording Yourself (Recording with the LCD Monitor Facing Forward) Turning the LCD Monitor so that it faces forward, allows you to aim the Movie Camera and view the picture in the Viewfinder, while the persons in front of the camera can check the picture on the LCD Monitor during recording.
∫ Mirror Mode for the Picture on the LCD Monitor ≥In the Mirror Mode, only the following indications are displayed. When the General Warning/Alarm Indication [°] appears, turn the LCD Monitor backward so that you can confirm the actual Warning/Alarm Indication. [¥]: Recording [;¥]: Recording Pause [x]: Remaining Battery Power [°]: Warning/Alarm Indication ¥ x ° ≥It is not possible to display and record the Date, Time and/or Title Indication in the Mirror Mode.
sVOLr CAMERA FUNCTIONS W 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.
2 12:30 15.10.2001 3 12:30 HOLIDAY 15.10.2001 15.10.2001 [DATE TIME] Date and Time (h/m) [DATE] Date only [DATE TIME TITLE] Date, Time and Title 4 5 6 HOLIDAY HOLIDAY 15.10.2001 [DATE TITLE] Date and Title 12:30:15 15.10.2001 [TITLE] Title only Basic Operations ∫ The Date/Time/Title Indication 1 [DATE TIMErSECONDS] Date and Time (h/m/s) ≥The indications change in the order 1 to 6. Remarks, etc.
s SEARCH SEARCH r S6 5 ;W.B ∫ BLC CAMERA VCR 1 TBC INFOWINDOW CAMERA OFF VCR Title Viewing the Just Recorded Scenes on the Movie Camera (Playback) You can play back recorded scenes right after recording. Procedure 1 Set the [CAMERA/OFF/ VCR] Switch to [VCR] while pressing the Button 1 . The [VCR] Lamp lights. CAMERA OFF VCR 2 Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape. Rewind the tape to the point where the recording started.
Playback of certain cassettes can cause slight horizontal shaking of the picture or other distortion. To minimize such distortion and ensure a stable playback picture, this Movie Camera is equipped with the TBC Function. This function is automatically activated within a few seconds after playback has started, and the [TBC] Indication appears. ∫ Cancelling the TBC Function With certain cassettes, however, the TBC Function could cause slight vertical shaking or other distortion in the playback picture.
s SEARCH SEARCH r S6 5 ;W.B ∫ 1 BLC TBC MENU MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Procedure Using the Cue, Review and Still Playback Functions During Normal Playback Cue Playback Keep the [5] Button pressed during playback. Review Playback Keep the [6] Button pressed during playback. Perform the following operations with the Movie Camera in the VCR mode ([VCR] Lamp lights) and in the Normal Playback Mode.
Basic Operations Remarks, etc. Search Lock Function For longer Cue or Review Playback, press the [5] Button or the [6] Button only briefly. As this locks the search function, you do not need to keep the button pressed for a long time. Still Playback Press the [;] Button during Normal Playback. To return to Normal Playback, press the [;] Button again. ;W.B ≥To resume normal playback, press the [1] Button.
1 S-VHS Scart Adaptor (universally available) To S-Video Input Socket. To Audio Input Socket. To Video Input Socket. To Video Output Socket. AV Cable V A To Audio Output Socket. S-Video Cable To S-Video Output Socket. OR S-VHS Scart Cable (universally available) Title Playing Back on a TV By connecting the Movie Camera to a TV, you can watch playback of the recorded scenes on the TV screen.
Basic Operations Remarks, etc. On the TV, select the AV input channel which corresponds to the audio and video input sockets that you have connected the Movie Camera to. ≥Before connecting, turn off both the Movie Camera and the TV for safety’s sake. ≥If your TV is not equipped with audio and video input sockets, an S-VHS Scart Adaptor 1 (universally available) is necessary. Consult your dealer.
CAMERA OFF VCR FADE Title Starting to Record with Gradually Appearing Picture and Sound (Fading In) Fading in lets you make the picture and sound appear gradually at the beginning of a recording. Procedure 1 With the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause Mode, keep the [FADE] Button pressed. The picture gradually disappears. 2 When the picture has completely disappeared, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.
3 Approximately 3 seconds after the recording has started, release the [FADE] Button. The picture gradually appears again. Advanced Operations Remarks, etc. FADE 3 Release the [FADE] Button.
STORE COLOUR OFF/ON Title Procedure Creating Your Own Titles and Inserting Them During Recording (Digital Superimposer Function) This function lets you store the image of a handwritten title, signboard, printed title, (or some similar object with strong contrast) in the Movie Camera’s digital image memory. Then you can change the dark parts of this image to a desired colour and superimpose it during recording. 1 Prepare a title that has strong contrast (e.g.
3 Press the [STORE] Button for more than 2 seconds. The title is now stored in the digital image memory and it remains displayed. STORE OFF/ON 5 Press the [OFF/ON] Button briefly to make the title disappear. Pressing the [OFF/ON] Button briefly repeatedly makes the title appear and disappear. ≥The title stored in the digital image memory may be automatically cancelled when you store a new title.
STORE OFF/ON CAMERA OFF VCR Title Procedure Creating Your Own Titles and Inserting Them During Recording (cont.) (Digital Superimposer Function) ∫ Inserting Your Own Title at the Beginning of a Recording 1 Press the [OFF/ON] Button to make the title appear. 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. CAMERA OFF VCR STORE OFF/ON RED RED ∫ Inserting Your Own Title During Recording 1 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording. ≥Confirm that the colour indicated is suitable for the intended scene. If necessary, change the colour. (p. 38) ≥To make the title disappear while the recording of the scene continues, press the [OFF/ON] Button briefly. Advanced Operations Remarks, etc. CAMERA OFF VCR ≥To make the title disappear while the recording of the scene continues, press the [OFF/ON] Button briefly. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording.
PROG. AE Title Recording in Special Situations (Programme AE) This function lets you select Automatic Exposure settings optimized for special recording situations. Procedure 1 Press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until the indication of the desired mode ([5], [7], [N], [Ω] or [º]) appears. PROG. AE [5] Sports Mode To record scenes with fast-moving subjects such as sports scenes. [7] Portrait Mode To make subjects stand out sharply from the background.
Cancelling the Programme AE Function Press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until none of the indications ([5], [7], [N], [Ω] or [º]) are displayed. ≥During recording, it is not possible to change the recording mode ([AUTO], [MNL], [5], [7], [4], [Ω], [º]), even if you press the [PROG. AE] Button. ≥It is not possible to use any of the Programme AE Modes when the 0 Lux Night View Mode is activated. Advanced Operations Remarks, etc.
CAMERA VCR CAMERA INFOWINDOW FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU DIGITAL MENU EFFECT1 TO EXIT EFFECT EFFECT2 OFF SIS D.ZOOM SIS+D.
1 2 3 4 250 6 7 NEGA 8 SOLARI ; 250 D.ZOOM D.ZOOM 5 SEPIA STRETCH MOSAIC 9 : B/W D.FADE1 BLK < D.FADE2 WHT Remarks, etc. 3 Press the [SET] Button to select the desired digital effect. 4 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu. MENU ≥When you select the Super Image Stabilizer Mode, the [[] Lamp lights. When you select any other digital effect, the [©] Lamp lights.
sVOLr W CAMERA VCR T INFOWINDOW CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU DIGITAL TO EFFECT1 MENU EXIT EFFECT EFFECT2 OFF SIS D.ZOOM SIS+D.
CAMERA FUNCTIONS CAMERA 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU DIGITAL EFFECT1 TO EXIT EFFECT EFFECT2 OFF SIS D.ZOOM SIS+D.ZOOM MOSAIC STRETCH OFF RETURN PRESS MENU ---TO EXIT FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT CAMERA SETUP M.SENSOR OFF D.
COLOUR CAMERA VCR INFOWINDOW CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS CAMERA OFF VCR PRESS MENU TO EXIT FADE DIGITAL EFFECT1 EFFECT2 MENU EFFECT OFF OFF NEGA SOLARI SEPIA B/W D.FADE1 D.FADE2 D.FADE3 MF/ TRACKING RETURN PRESS MENU ---TO EXIT FOCUS / SET Title Using the Digital Fade Functions There are 3 Digital Fade Modes available. 1 Digital Fade 1 [D.FADE1] 2 Digital Fade 2 [D.
Cancelling the Selected Digital Fade Function 2 While keeping the [FADE] Button pressed, repeatedly press the [COLOUR] Button until the desired colour 1 is displayed. COLOUR FADE Set [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [OFF]. ≥The colours of the Digital Fade change in the following order: BLK (Black) WHT (White) YEL (Yellow) MAG (Magenta) BLU (Blue) GRN (Green) CYN (Cyan) RED (Red) Advanced Operations Remarks, etc.
DATE/ TITLE CAMERA OFF VCR MENU MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Recording with Pre-programmed Titles Inserted in the Picture You can insert one of 10 pre-programmed titles when recording of special occasions such as weddings and birthday parties. These titles are available in 6 languages. ≥Be sure to turn the Movie Camera off before removing the Battery or disconnecting the AC Adaptor. Disconnecting the power supply while the Movie Camera is on erases the Date/Time/Title Indication stored in memory.
CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.
1 ;W.B PROG. AE Title Recording with Automatic White Balance Adjustment After pressing the [PROG. AE] Button so that the [AUTO] Indication appears, it is possible to record pictures with natural colours under almost any recording condition. Procedure 1 Press the [PROG. AE] Button repeatedly until the [AUTO] Indication appears. PROG. AE Recording with Manual White Balance Adjustment With this Movie Camera, you can also adjust the white balance manually.
Remarks, etc. Notes about the Recording with Automatic White Balance Adjustment ≥Be careful not to cover the White Balance Sensor for the Automatic White Balance Adjustment with your hand, etc. during recording. ≥If the [1] Indication is displayed with the [MNL], [5], [7], [4], [Ω] or [º] Indication, press the [W.B] Button to make the [1] Indication disappear. ≥If you use an additional light source with low colour temperature (e.g. halogen lamp) while recording a subject with high colour temperature (e.g.
CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.TITLE SETUP 4.DATE/TIME SETUP 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.LCD/EVF SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS CAMERA OFF VCR PRESS MENU CAMERA TO EXIT SETUP M.SENSOR D.ZOOM OFF 45X ON MENU RETURN PRESS MENU ---TO EXIT MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Motion-Sensor-Controlled Recording In this mode, recording automatically starts when the built-in Motion Sensor detects some movement in the picture.
Remarks, etc. The Following Function Do Not Activate In the Motion Sensor Function Stand-by Mode: ≥Normal Recording ≥Super Image Stabilizer ≥Digital Zoom ≥Digital Effect ≥Recording Check ≥Camera Search Function. 3 Press the [SET] Button to select [ON]. The Following Situation Cancels the Motion Sensor Function: ≥If there is a power interruption. 4 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the Menu. The [STDBY] Indication appears.
O LUX OFF 0LUX ON MENU built-in Infra-red Beam Emitters MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET Title Procedure 1 Recording in Dark Places without Any Illumination Set the [0 LUX OFF/ON] Switch to [ON]. The [0LUX] Indication appears. (0 Lux Night View Function) This function is convenient when you want to record at night in places without any illumination, for example for observing the behaviour of nocturnal animals, etc.
Cancelling this Function Set the [0 LUX OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF]. The [0LUX] Indication disappears. Notes for Recording in Dark Places without Any Illumination O LUX OFF ON 3 Turn the [34] Dial to select the [CAMERA SETUP] and then press the [SET] Button. The [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu appears. MF/ TRACKING FOCUS / SET Cancelling these Function During Standby Mode Set [M.SENSOR] on the [CAMERA SETUP] SubMenu to [OFF] and then set the [0 LUX OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF]. 4 Turn the [34] Dial to select [M.
CAMERA VCR INFOWINDOW CAMERA OFF VCR Remote Control Sensor 15˚ 10˚ Transmitter Window 15˚ 5m 15˚ Title Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller supplied with the Movie Camera allows operating most of the Movie Camera’s major functions from a distance. Procedure 1 Remove off the Battery Cover. ∫ Inserting the Batteries 2 Insert the batteries with the polarity (+ and -) correctly aligned. Insert the supplied batteries before using the Remote Controller.
7 VIDEO CAMERA START/STOP W T 1 6 REW - SEARCH - FF 5 ∫STOP ;PAUSE 6 5 4 1PLAY 2 3 To start cue playback (p. 32) if pressed during normal playback; and to fast-forward the tape (p. 30) if pressed in the Stop Mode. Also to activate the Camera Search Function (p. 24). 7 Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] To start and pause recording. (p. 22) Remarks, etc. Replacing the Batteries 3 The life of the batteries is about 1 year.
s SEARCH SEARCH r S6 1 S-VHS Scart Adaptor 5 ∫ To S-Video Input Socket. (universally available) ;W.B 1 BLC TBC To Video Output Socket. To Audio Input Socket. To Video Input Socket. AV Cable V A To Audio Output Socket. S-Video Cable CAMERA OFF VCR To S-Video Output Socket. OR S-VHS Scart Cable (universally available) Title Copying onto an S-VHS (or VHS) Cassette (Dubbing) By connecting the AV Cable (supplied), you can copy the cassette recorded with this Movie Camera onto a VCR.
3 VCR: Insert an unrecorded cassette with intact erasure prevention tab. As some settings (external input, tape speed, etc.) on the VCR are necessary, please refer to your VCR’s operating instructions. 4 Movie Camera: Press the [1] Button to start playback. 1 BLC TBC ≥Also read the Operating Instructions of the VCR. ≥If your VCR is equipped with an S-Video Socket, also connect the S-Video Cable (not supplied).
Optional Accessories Some of the accessories listed below may not be available in some countries.
Do not use benzine, alcohol or thinner for cleaning. ≥They could deform the body and cause the surface coating to peel off. ≥Before cleaning, remove the Battery or unplug the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket. ≥Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft, clean cloth. To remove persistent stains, wipe with a cloth moistened with mild detergent diluted with water, and then finish with a dry cloth. Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized equipment (TVs, video games, etc.).
Cautions for Use (cont.) ∫ Condensation ∫ Cautions for Transport If Condensation Has Formed Inside the Movie Camera, Recording is Not Possible. ≥When not actually recording, carry the Movie Camera in a specially designed Carrying Case. ≥Keep the packing materials. When transporting the Movie Camera in the future, pack it in the same way as it was when you purchased it. Symptoms of Condensation If the following symptoms occur, condensation has formed inside the Movie Camera.
∫ Optimum Use of the Battery ∫ Precautions for Storage Special Characteristics of the Battery This Battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Its ability to generate electric energy is based on an internal chemical reaction. This reaction is easily influenced by ambient temperature and humidity, and the useful operation time that the Battery can provide becomes shorter at high and low temperatures.
Glossary ∫ Other Useful Information LCD Monitor ≥In places where big changes in temperature occur, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. ≥When the Movie Camera is very cold when turning it on, the picture on the LCD Monitor is darker than normally. However, as it reaches normal temperature, it regains its normal brightness. ≥To remove fingerprints, wipe the LCD Monitor with a soft cloth. ≥Do not expose the LCD Monitor to direct sunlight.
If you look at an object through a magnifying glass and move it closer or further away from your eye, you will reach a point where the object becomes clearly visible. Being focused or in focus means that the subject can be seen with optimum clarity and sharpness. Human Eyes Human eyes have lenses as well, and when we look at objects at different distances, the shape of these lenses changes automatically so that we can always see these objects clearly.
Glossary (cont.) ∫ White Balance Adjustment ∫ Colour Temperature While most recording with a Movie Camera is probably done outdoors under sunlight, video recording is also done very often under artificial light sources, both indoors and outdoors. However, each of these light sources gives the subject slightly different colours. Every light source has its own colour temperature measured in Kelvin (K). The higher the Kelvin value, the more bluish the light; the lower the value, the more reddish the light.
∫ Counter Reset Function ∫ Demonstration Mode Before starting to record or play back to reset the Elapsed Tape Time Indication to [0:00.00]. When the Movie Camera is turned on and in the Camera Mode without any cassette inserted, and you leave it for 10 minutes without activating any function, it automatically switches over to the Demonstration Mode which demonstrates its many functions. Set [C.RESET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] or the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to [YES].
Indications 1 2 3 4 5 6 r R0:30 SP : 7 0:00.00 REC 45k MNL MF 1 8 D.ZOOM NEGA MOTION SENSOR 9 1 Remaining Battery Power As the remaining battery power decreases, the indication changes as follows: [ r] l [ ]. When the battery is completely discharged, the [6] Indication flashes. 2 Remaining Tape Time (p. 19) The remaining tape time is displayed in minutes. (When it becomes less than 2 minutes, the indication starts to flash.
2 1 ; r R0:45 SP r R0:45 SP 0:00.00 r R0:45 SP REC 14k AUTO M 0:00.00 REC 14k AUTO 0:00.00 INDEX HOLIDAY MNL MF 1 WHT TBC 0LUX < = > ? @ A 4 3 REC 14k AUTO REC B The [INDEX] Indication flashes briefly while an index signal is being recorded. < Recording Mode (p. 22, 26, 52) AUTO: MNL: When the Auto Mode is activated, this indication is displayed. When the Manual Mode is activated, this indication is displayed. Programme AE Mode (p.
Indications (cont.) U10 C 3 VOLUME D 15 : 30 : 45 15 . 10 . 2001 F C Warning/Alarm When any of the following indications lights or flashes, confirm the condition of the Movie Camera. U10/3: Condensation has occurred. (p. 64) Y: The erasure prevention tab of the inserted cassette is broken out. (p. 19) No cassette is inserted. (p. 18) 6: The Battery is discharged. Charge it. (p. 8) 0: The button-type battery is exhausted or is not inserted. (p. 11) U11/:: The heads are dirty. (p.
Specifications S-VHS-C Movie Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.2V (Battery) DC 7.9V (via AC Adaptor) Power Consumption: Recording: 4.5 W (When using Viewfinder) 6.0 W (When using LCD Monitor) Tape Format: S-VHS-C/VHS-C Cassette Recording/Playback Time: LP: 2 hours with EC60 VIDEO Television System: CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal Output Level: VIDEO OUT (PHONO); 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm terminated S-VIDEO OUT; Y Output: 1.
Before Requesting Service (Problems & Solutions) Power Supply Normal Recording P1: S1: The Movie Camera does not turn on. Is the Battery or the AC Adaptor connected correctly? Confirm the connection. (p. 6, 8) P1: P2: The Movie Camera has turned off automatically. If you leave the Movie Camera in the Recording Pause Mode for more than 6 minutes, it automatically switches off to protect the tape and to conserve battery power. (p.
Cassette Playback (Sound) P1: P1: P2: S2: P3: S3: The Movie Camera and cassettes underwent security X-ray inspection at an airport. Does this affect the cassettes? No, this has no negative influence on the Movie Camera or the cassettes. When playing back a cassette that was stored for some time, the picture is distorted. The cassette was stored in an unsuitable place (dusty, humid, hot, etc.) or near strongly magnetized objects or equipment. Unfortunately, there is no remedy.
Index A AC Adaptor (p. 6, 8) AC Mains Lead (p. 6, 8) AC Mains Socket (p. 6, 8) Auto Focus (p. 67) Automatic White Balance Adjustment (p. 52) F Fade (p. 36) FF (Fast-Forward) (p. 30) B Backlight (p. 24) Battery Eject Lever (p. 9) Before Requesting Service (p. 74) Black & White Mode (p. 45) G/H Grip Belt (p. 5) High-Speed Rewinding (p. 30) C [CAMERA/OFF/VCR] Switch (p. 12, 22, 30) Camera Search (p. 24) Charge Lamp (p. 9) Colour Temperature (p. 68) Condensation (p. 64) Cue Playback (p.
N Tape Counter (p. 69, 71) Tape Length (p. 19) TBC Function (p. 31) Tracking Adjustment (p. 32) O/P Optional Accessories (p. 62) Playing Back on a TV (p. 34) Portrait Mode (p. 42) Programme AE (p. 42) R Recording Check (p. 24) Recording Indicating (Tally) Lamp (p. 23) Recording Pause Mode (p. 23) Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 22) Rec Speed (p. 15) Remaining Tape Time (p. 19, 70) Remote Controller (p. 58) Review Playback (p. 32) S Search Lock Function (p. 33) Sepia Mode (p. 45) Solarisation Mode (p.
B VQT9093 F0201Kh0( 500 A) C Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Central P.O.
